Medema Messenger

Publication of the Nob Hill/Ridgeview Hills South Civic Association

Electronic March 2019 Vol. 09 No. 03 • Circulation: 1110

Recycling Event  A New Elementary School

For The Ames Community
June 15, from 9-11:00 a.m. (Save
the date). Location: Medema Park
Due to overwhelming requests, this Thanks to the generous support of LPS voters, work is underway to build a new
year’s Dumpster Day is going to be an elementary school to serve the southeast corner of the district on the current Ames
Electronic Recycling Day, where you can Facility campus. This new neighborhood school will serve an area of LPS where many
dump your old electronic devices.  Here is young families are buying homes and where current students must be bussed out of their
a list of items that you can recycle: neighborhood to other LPS elementary schools. The new elementary school will serve
• Desktops and Laptops these students in their own neighborhood.
• LCD monitors The new school will naturally solve some of the district’s attendance boundary and
• CRT monitors transportation issues. It will provide the appropriate space for small and large group
• LED monitors instruction, creativity and innovation. It will include new playgrounds, playing fields
• Computer peripherals and parking to serve the neighborhood.
• Computer accessories The construction of the new elementary school at Ames is a pivotal piece of the
• Computer mice bond program, and it is important to get started right away. In order to place the new
• Keyboards school, playgrounds, play fields and parking in the locations that best fit the neighbor-
• Copiers hood, the current Ames facility will be scraped to prepare the campus for new construc-
• Printers tion. Therefore, programs currently being served in the Ames Facility will be moving at
• Digital cameras the end of this current school year to their new location or to a temporary location until
• Cell phones their new permanent home is ready:  
• Game consoles • The Village Preschool at Ames will move to its new home at Highland
They do NOT recycle TV’s. Elementary School. 
• The LPS Career and Technical Education programs at Ames will move to tem-
porary locations.
• Professional Development at Ames for LPS staff will take place in other LPS
schools and in community spaces.
• Meals on Wheels will relocate in the coming months, as well.
Projected Grand Opening of new elementary school: Fall of 2021!

A New School for Newton Middle School

and a New Junior Stadium For LPS

A new middle school will be built to replace Newton Middle School on the Newton
campus. It will provide appropriate space for small

Civic Association Member and large group instruction, creativity and innova-
tion. It will include space for the NOVA program and
Registration/Donation Form for professional development for LPS staff.
A new Junior Stadium will be built on the Newton
Thank you to the families who paid dues last quarter. campus for the district, which will provide addi-
Your dues help us to make our community more inviting. tional playable surfaces for students in both district-
Name: _______________________________________________________ sponsored junior varsity and varsity sports as well as
club sports in the community. New playing fields and
Address: _____________________________________________________
parking to serve the school, the neighborhood and the
Email: _______________________________________________________ new Junior Stadium will also be constructed.
Phone: ______________________________________________________ Projected Grand Opening of Newton Middle School
Dues - $25, Payable to NH/RHS Civic Association and Junior Stadium:  Fall of 2021!
Mail to Vi Pierce, 4243 E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO 80122 Visit www.littletonpublicschools.net for additional
information.
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Arapahoe Library District Medema Messenger

www.arapahoelibraries .org The Medema Messenger is published and distributed by the
Arapahoe Libraries offer many services. The listing of those Nob Hill/Ridgeview Hills South Civic Association.
services can be found on the website. The list provides options President: Lawrence Depenbusch, dependbusch@live.com, 303-981-8790
Vice-President: ----
such as;
Treasurer: Violet Pierce, vipadoption@q.com, 303-419-7753
• Ask a Librarian Secretary: Nancy Caporale, ncaporale8663@msn.com, 303-945-1051
• Business and Career Help Newsletter Editor: Open
• Genealogy help Newsletter Distribution: Gerry Cummins
• Home Delivery Cen-CON Representative: Gerry Cummins,
• Recording Studios (Southglenn & Smoky Hill) Gerry.Cummins@prodigy.net, 303-771-0115
• Makerspace (Castlewood) – tools for crafting, woodwork- Newsletter Help: Open
ing, etc…..and more.. News Articles
The deadline for news articles is the 10th of the month before the
next month’s issue. Send articles to Editor, Medema Messenger, 4193
South Metro Fire District E. Geddes Ave, Centennial, CO 80122-2257. The newsletters are dis-
tributed before meetings in March, June, September and November.
www.southmetro.org No endorsement of any product or service is implied or stated by its
On January 1, Littleton Fire District officially merged with inclusion in the newsletter.
South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) to become a unified fire dis- Advertising
trict. South Metro Fire covers 300 square miles in Arapahoe, The deadline for advertisements is the 15th
Douglas and Jefferson Counties with 29 stations in the south of the month for the next month’s issue.
metro area. It provides service to approximately 540,000 resi-
dents and thousands more who come into our communities to To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499.
work. Email: getinfo@coloradolasertype.com
To find ad rates and discounts, go to
Specifically, SMFR serves the cities of Bow Mar, Castle
www.ColoradoLasertype.com
Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley,
and click on the “Advertising Rates” link.
Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Lone Tree and Parker Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute a recommendation
as well as Castle Pines Village, Highlands Ranch, Louviers, or endorsement by the publisher or the civic association of the goods or services offered
Centennial Airport, the Denver Tech Center, Inverness and the therein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not
of the civic association or the publisher. Neither the Board, publisher nor the authors intend
Meridian Office Park and unincorporated portions of Arapahoe to provide any professional service or opinion through this publication.
and Douglas counties.
SMFR is governed by an elected board of directors with an
annual budget of over $127 million. Centennial Active Seniors
Colorado Gardening
South Suburban From the Ground Up
If you are new to Colorado, new to gardening, or simply
www.sspr.org
want to brush up on the basics, this presentation is for you!
A new recreation complex is being planned by South
Understanding how to make smart gardening decisions now
Suburban. It will be located south of County Line Rd. and west
will improve your gardening success for the rest of the year!
of Holly near the existing dog park. While still in the planning
Sponsored by the City of Centennial and Tagawa Gardens.
stages, the complex will include the moving of the administra-
Reserve your spot by following the “Event Registration” link
tion staff to this location. The current administration building on
below.
South University Blvd. will be sold.
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2019
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tagawa Gardens Classroom
Centennial Airport
Late last year, Centennial Airport announced plans to con-
struct a new airport administration building, situated in the
northwest corner of the main parking lot, on South Peoria Street. Fewer Pay Raises Last Year
Slated for completion in early 2020, the new sleek, modern facil- Unemployment may be low for now, but that doesn’t
ity known simply as – the hangar – will also serve the airport mean workers are getting rich in the new economy. A survey
community as a gathering place for tenants and students as well by Bankrate, reported on the Houston Chronicle website,
as an on-airport event venue. found that 62 percent of employees didn’t get a pay raise in
Centennial Airport has received an award from the Colorado 2018—up from 52 percent the year before.
Department of Public Health and Environment on reducing its Still, only 25 percent of workers in the survey said
energy use on its airfield and other environmental efforts. The they’re planning to look for a new job in 2019. The most
50-year old airport has reduced its energy footprint on two of its likely to go on a job hunt (one-third) are millennials, ages
three runways, the associated connectors and taxiways by more 18–27.
than 46,000 kilowatt hours. Adjusted for inflation, the Chronicle notes, today’s
wages are roughly at the same level they were 40 years ago.
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Highline Canal Tree Care Guide: Denver Water

www.highlinecanal.org www.denverwater.org
Outdoor recreation opportunities are readily available in our Sometimes your trees could use a drink. Prolonged dry
community and this includes the Highline Canal. The 71-mile periods and high winds can dry trees and soil. Watering your
Highline Canal is one of the more popular hiking/biking trails trees will help ensure their optimum health. Tree root systems
and an important part of Colorado history. The canal begins in can spread two to four times the height of your tree. Most of
Waterton Canyon in Douglas County and runs to Green Valley the absorbing roots are in the top 12 inches of the soil. Water
Ranch in Northeast Denver. The nonprofit Highline Canal should be applied within the drip zone of the tree.
Conservancy’s mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the Apply water so it moistens the soil with a deep root fork,
canal in partnership with public entities along its route. The soaker hose, five-gallon bucket or soft spray wand. Apply
Conservancy is coming up on 3 years of work to plan for the water to many locations in the drip line area. If you use a root
future of the canal that affect a population of 350,000 people fork or needle, do not insert beyond eight inches into the soil.
who live within a mile from the Highline. Multiple jurisdictions October – April: During prolonged dry periods, water once
are represented on the Conservancy efforts including Centennial, or twice a month using 10 gallons of water for each inch of
South Suburban Park and Rec District, Arapahoe County, the tree’s diameter. Water only when temperature is above 40
Denver, Denver Water and Aurora. degrees and there is no snow on the ground.
Mulch helps retain soil moisture. Apply organic mulch
within the drip line at a depth of three of four inches. It is best
to eliminate turf before applying mulch. Leave a six-inch space
Centennial Active between the mulch and the tree trunk. Mulch materials may
Seniors Irish Celebration include bark, wood chips, leaves and evergreen needles.
Maintaining consistent soil moisture allows for better water
Join us for a wee bit o’ fun and some Irish cheer. Enjoy the
absorption. Stressed trees are more vulnerable to disease,
music of local bagpipe band and lively entertainment provided
insect infestation and branch dieback.
by step dancers. Reserve your spot by following the “Event
Registration” at www.centennialco.gov
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Descendants Day: March 9
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Interview your elders. Take a trip down memory lane by
Location: Eagle Street Facility looking through family photo albums and scrapbooks. Embark
Centennial Community Room on a journey of discovery into your family tree.

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The Centennial Tree Program Quick Tips for Saving

The Centennial Tree Program encourages tree planting,
helps ensure tree diversity, beautifies our neighborhoods, shades Energy and Money at Home
homes to help conserve energy and promotes water conserva- Want to save energy—and money—around the house?
tion through the selection of specific tree species. Ten types of Check out these tips from the Frugal Buzz website:
trees will be available to purchase through this program for only • Air conditioning. If you’re going to leave a room for
$70 (plus tax), while supplies last. Please keep in mind the trees a long time, be sure to turn off the A/C unit.
offered through this program: • Laundry. Avoid partial loads. It’s better energywise to
• Will have a trunk diameter of 1”-1.5” and range in height use the full capacity of your machine.
from 5-12 feet, with none weighing more than 70 lbs. • Refrigerators. Avoid frequently opening and closing
• Must be planted on residential private property within the the refrigerator’s door—this can contribute to ice or
City of Centennial, with a limit of one tree per household. frost buildup.
• Are not warrantied, though they are grown specifically • Stove. Keep your burners, range top, and reflectors
for the climate and soil conditions found in most parts of clean. This can help produce more heat and consume
Colorado and generally have a high survival rate. less energy.
• Availability is limited. Trees will be available on a first-
come, first-serve basis.
Order & Payment
Trees must be ordered and paid for in advance by visiting Teen Services
centennialco.gov/trees. All trees must be picked up Saturday, Hire a teen from our neighborhood to help out with household chores.
April 20 between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. from the Centennial Civic Teens are available for Babysitting, Pet and House Sitting, Lawn Care
Center located at 13133 East Arapahoe Road (please bring a and Snow Removal.
photo ID).
To add your teen’s name, please email Colorado Lasertype at getinfo
Participants must make arrangements to pick up and plant @coloradolasertype.com and include the following information: the
their own trees and are responsible for all maintenance, prun- neighborhood you live in, your age, parent email and the categories
ing, and watering. Prior to picking up your tree, please be sure you would like included. Categories: (B) Babysitting; (*) Red Cross
to review the detailed preparation and planting instructions for Cert for CPR; (L) Lawn care; (S) Snow removal; (P) Pet & House
sitting. No recommendation or endorsement of any of the names on this list is implied or stated by
advice on selecting a location, preparations required prior to the HOA board or Colorado Lasertype.
picking up your tree, and planting instructions.
http://www.centennialco.gov/trees
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Check Your Free Credit Reports Each Year

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the If you request your report online at annualcreditreport.com,
nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, you should be able to access it immediately. If you order your
and TransUnion — to provide you with a free copy of your report by calling toll-free 1-877-322-8228, your report will be
credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The three processed and mailed to you within 15 days. If you order your
nationwide credit reporting companies have set up a central report by mail using the Annual Credit Report Request Form,
website, a toll-free telephone number, and a mailing address your request will be processed and mailed to you within 15 days
through which you can order your free annual report. This is of receipt. For more information go to https://www.ftc.gov/ or
the ONLY website authorized to fill orders for a free annual call the 3 credit reporting services:
credit report. • Equifax:1-800-685-1111; equifax.com
To order, visit annualcreditreport.com, call 1-877-322- • Experian: 1-888-397-3742; experian.com
8228. Or complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form and • TransUnion: 1-800-916-8800; transunion.com
mail it to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box If you think you are a victim of identity theft, contact:
105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281. Do not contact the three • 18th Judicial Comsumer Fraud Protection Line at 720-
nationwide credit reporting companies individually. They are 874-8547
providing free annual credit reports only through annualcre- • Federal Trade Commission site: www.consumer.gov/
ditreport.com, 1-877-322-8228 or mailing to Annual Credit idtheft (1-877-438-4338)
Report Request Service. • Colorado Attorney General’s office: http//coag.gov/
You may order your reports from each of the three nation- file-complaint. This is the site to file any kind of fraud
wide credit reporting companies at the same time, or you can activity in Colorado.
order your report from each of the companies one at a time Call the three credit reporting agencies and put a fraud alert
spaced over the year. The law allows you to order one free copy and credit freeze on your information. If a credit card or bank
of your report from each of the nationwide credit reporting has been compromised, call the credit card or bank immediate-
companies every 12 months. ly. Keep records of all contacts made and pertinent information
There are “impostor” sites so be careful of any other site. to the case. A new consumer law makes freezing and unfreezing
Annualcreditreport.com and the nationwide credit reporting your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion free
companies will not send you an email asking for your personal as many times a year as you need.
information. If you get an email, see a pop-up ad, or get a phone
call from someone claiming to be from annualcreditreport.com
or any of the three nationwide credit reporting companies, do
not reply or click on any link in the message. It’s probably a
scam. Forward any such email to the FTC at spam@uce.gov.
You need to provide your name, address, Social Security num-
ber, and date of birth. If you have moved in the last two years,
you may have to provide your previous address. To maintain
the security of your file, each nationwide credit reporting com-
pany may ask you for some information that only you would
know, like the amount of your monthly mortgage payment.
Each company may ask you for different information because
the information each has in your file may come from different
sources.
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