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information visit
www.CentennilaColorado.com
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CRIMINAL
ATTEMPT MURDER
On November 10, 2011 at
4:15 p.m. the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 17000 block of
East Progress Place (Big Sandy Park) on a report of multiple gun shots.
The reporting party stated they had heard multiple gun shots, went to
investigate and saw several juvenile males. One juvenile was seen
pointing a gun at some of the other juveniles.
One of the juvenile
victims reported that he had approached two males that were staring at them.
One of the males pulled out a handgun and fired 5 or 6 shots at the
juvenile victim. The victim thought it was a pellet gun and began
to chase the two subjects. At one point the subject with the gun
fell into a bush, then got up and fired more shots before continuing to run.
On scene Sheriff’s
deputies and investigators found several .22 cal. Shell casings.
Information obtained from further investigation, which included witness
interviews and review photos, resulted in the identification of two subjects who
had arrived at the park to meet with the victim for a prearranged fight.
The two male juvenile subjects, one 15 and the other 16, were
subsequently located at Grandview High School and placed into custody.
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BAD FIREWOOD
A
Smoky Hill resident discovered that the firewood she bought was infested with
“pine beetles” from the mountains- this wood with the live beetles can transfer
to your trees and kill them. So, be careful when you buy firewood.
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ARAPAHOE
COUNTY SHERIFF ’S OFFICE
Your
community, employees, friends and family may have expressed concern over the
tragedies being faced by the people of Japan . Many are
particularly interested and possibly ill-informed of the issues related to the
release of radiation from the nuclear power plants affected by the earth quake
and tsunami. Go to Frequently Asked Questions from the Colorado
Department of Health to address these concerns.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us
under Hot topics.
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ARAPAHOE
COUNTY NEWS
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Parker
Road/Arapahoe Road
interchange improvement project.
In late June
2010 the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) started the final phase of
this intersection. The project will construct a grade-separated interchange that
carries Parker Road over Arapahoe Road . The corresponding ramps
will also be constructed to complete the full interchange. The
project is scheduled to be complete by the end of November 2011.
Project Benefits- currently, the interchange carries 110,000 vehicles a day and
projections show that traffic volumes will increase to 170,000 vehicles a day by
2030. The grade-separated interchange will better accommodated the
higher traffic volumes while improving safety and mobility.
The
intersection will become a full interchange with ramps and limited traffic
signals. Free-flowing traffic on Parker Road will benefit Arapahoe
Road by eliminating the red light signal time in Arapahoe Road that is currently
needed to provide for the Parker Road through movement.
In
addition, the interchange as a whole will be designed to better handle traffic
during peak travel times. The triple-land ramp from southbound
Parker Road to westbound Arapahoe Road will remain in place and a two-lane ramp
from eastbound Arapahoe Road to northbound Parker Road will be constructed in
the southeast corner.
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Project Timeline
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November 2010-construction
of the Parker Road structure begins.
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May 2011-Northbound
Parker Road traffic is placed on the new structure.
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June 2010-Northbound
and southbound Parker Road traffic is placed on the new structure.
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July 2011-Northbound
and southbound Parker Road traffic is placed on the new structure with two lanes
open in each direction.
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August 2011 –Parker
Road is placed in its final configuration and is open to three lanes in each
direction
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November 2011 –Construction
is complete.
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Questions-
about the project, please contact the project hotline at 303-944-1824.
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Provide
Feedback on the Redistricting of City Council Districts
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The
Centennial Election Commission has started the process of redistricting City
Council Districts within Centennial. Comments are requested from
Centennial citizens and businesses. Information about the
redistricting process and the criteria used by the Election Commission is on the
City’s Web site for citizens to review and provide feedback. Please
visit the City of Centennial ’s Web site,
www.centennialcolorado.com
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And
click the Redistricting button at the bottom left of the home page.
The opportunity to comment online will remain available until October 22, 2010.
For more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 303-754-3302.
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The
Centennial Election Commission invites you to any of the Open Houses and other
events scheduled throughout October to learn about the redistricting process and
to comment.
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Open House
Events:
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South
Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
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6840
S. University Blvd.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Centennial Civic Center
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13133
E. Arapahoe Road
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
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Smoky
Hill Metro District Club House
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5405
S. Telluride St
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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District
Meetings:
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Joint
District 1 and District 2 Meeting
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South
Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
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6840
S. University Blvd
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Wedsnesday, October 20, 2010, 7 p.p.
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CITY OF
CENTENNIAL
Open Space Advisory Board Vacancies
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The
City Of Centennial is currently accepting
applications to fill openings on the Open Space Advisory Board. All
terms are for a 3 year period. Meetings are on the 4th
Tuesday evening of each month at the Centennial Civic Center located at 13133 E.
Arapahoe Rd. Applications forms may be obtained on the City Web
site
www.centennialcolorado.com
under City Services, Boards and Commissions or from the City Clerk by calling
303-754-3302. The deadline for applying is October 22, 2010 at 5:00
P.M. This is an Advisory Board to City Council concerning Open Space and Open
Space funds uses.
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ARAPAHOE
COUNTY SHERIFF ’S OFFICE CITIZEN ACADEMY September 2010
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You
are invited to participate in a very exciting and unique opportunity.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will be conductiing a series of
citizen public safety academies throughout 2010. The site academies
are designed to provide you with a “behind the scenes” look at your Sheriff’s
office.
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Citizen
Academy –
Participation in the Academy requires a commitment of two nights a week, 6:00 to
9:00 p.m., for the 5-week period, and two Saturdays. There is no
fee for the academy, but each academy is limited to 30 individuals, 21 years of
age or older.
September 2-30
Every
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday September 4, and September
18, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. The graduation is on September 30.
REGISTRATION – if you are
interested in attending this academy, please contact Deputy Brian McKnight at
720-874-3891.All
citizen participants must complete an application of intent and pass a criminal
background check. Applicants will not be allowed to participate
unless a release of liability has been signed and turned in prior to the start
of the academy.
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CENTENNIAL
DISTRICT IV UPDATE
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Recently, Newsweek released it’s list of top high schools in the United States .
There are 1,622 schools on the 2010 list. Of the schools
listed, there are 5 schools from the Cherry Creek School District .
Out of the fice schools mentioned, four have a large population of students from
the City of Centennial (and specifically, District IV)
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Schools on the list include:
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Cherry
Creek High ranked 322
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Smoky
Hill High ranked 485
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Grandview High ranked 604
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Eaglecrest High ranked 779
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Overland High ranked 1307
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To
determine rankings, Newsweek evaluated the number of Advanced Placement classes,
International Baccalaureate and Cambridge tests per year and the total number
graduating seniors of each school. For more information, please
contact the City of Centennial at 303-754-3443.
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Fire Works Advisory
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The City of
Centennial has adopted ordinance 2004-17 section 10.10.30 which bans the sales,
use and possession of allfireworks within the city limits.
Other cities in Colorado have adopted similar ordinances. The
maximum fine for possession and or use of fireworks within Centennial is $1,000.
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City of Centennial
Summer Movie Nights
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Friday July 9
– at Trails Rec Center in Centennial at 7 P.M. pre movie entertainment – the
movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will begin at sunset location
16799 E. Lake Ave ( at Orchard Rd & Buckley Rd. Picnic dinners are allowed.
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Friday, July
16 – deKoevend Park Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at sunset 7:00
entertainment begins
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Saturday,
August 7 Centennial Medical Center 6 P.M. Night at the Museum:
Battle for the Smithsonian will begin at sunset and a spectacular fireworks
show will conclude the event. This is the 5th Annual Event for more
information go to
www.CentennialColorado.com
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Improvements to Parker/Arapahoe Road intersection begin
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OFFICIALS
BREAK GROUND ON THE PARKER ROAD / ARAPAHOE ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT
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Arapahoe
County –
June 21, 2010 the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and
the Arapahoe Country Board of County Commissioners held a
groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the final phase of
the Parker Road/Arapahoe Road interchange improvement project. The
$32 million project will construct a grade-separated interchange that will carry
Parker Road over Arapahoe Road .
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“We have seen tremendous growth at this intersection in recent years and know it
will continue in the future,” said CDOT Deputy Executive Director Peggy Catlin.
“With this long-awaited and much needed project, a fully-functional
interchange that will be constructed, allowing for additional growth while
providing an improved transportation facility for motorists.”
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Currently, the intersection carries 110,000 vehicles a day and projections show
that traffic volumes will increase to 170,000 vehicles a day by 2030.
The grade separated interchange will better accommodate the higher
traffic volumes while improving safety and mobility.
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The intersection will become a full interchange with ramps and limited traffic
signals. Free-flowing traffic on Parker Road will benefit Arapahoe Road by
eliminating the red light signal time on Arapahoe Road that is currently needed
to provide for the Parker Road through movement.
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In addition, the interchange, as a whole, will be designed to better handle
traffic during peak travel times. The triple-lane ramp from
southbound Parker Road to westbound Arapahoe Road will remain in place and a
two-lane ramp from eastbound Arapahoe Road to northbound Parker Road will be
constructed in the southeast corner.
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Improvements to this intersection have been planned since 1998 when an
Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed. In the 12 years
following, Arapahoe County and CDOT have worked together to find funding for the
project, completing the smaller phases along the way.
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“When we disacovered in 2001 that this project might not happen for another 30
years, it was unacceptable, so we set our sights on a different path for
funding,” said Commissioner Susan Beckman, who has worked over the last 10 years
to help Arapahoe County secure the funds necessary to begin the next phase of
improvements to Parker and Arapahoe Roads. “Projects like Parker and Arapahoe
don’t just happen. It takes a lot of hard work and tenacity to push
them through to completion. I’m very proud of the Board of County
Commissioners in Arapahoe County for never wavering in their commitment and for
coming up with the entire local match of $9 million to make this project a
reality.”
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The first project was completed in 2002 when the tripe-lane ramp was constructed
from southbound Parker Road to westbound Arapahoe Road . The
project was followed by a project in 2007 that constructed the ring road which
intersects at Arapahoe Road and Lewiston Way , just east of Parker Road .
This road will eventually be part of the off-ramp from northbound Parker
Road to Arapahoe Road while still providing access to the businesses along the
road.
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The most recent improvements took place in 2008 and 2009 when southbound Parker
Road was widened between Lewiston Way and the ramp to westbound Arapahoe Road .
The project also constructed a sound wall as identified in the 1998 EA.
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The total cost (design, right of way acquisition and construction) for all
phases is $50.4 million, including $26.4 million in federal funds, $15.1 million
in state funds and $8.9 million from Arapahoe County .
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Hamon Construction, Inc. is the contractor of the final project, which should be
completed by the end of November 2011.
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For more information about the project visit
http://www.coloradodot.info/projects/ParkerArapahoe
to receive e-mail updates about the project, visit
www.coloradodot.info
and click on the icon in the upper right-hand corner. The link will
take you to a list of items you can subscribe to including the Parker Road/
Arapahoe Road project listed under “Projects.”
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Neighborhood
Watch June 2010
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Please
be on the lookout for this van!!! It was seen shortly after the last burglary in
Smoky Hill 400 on May 19.
Early to mid 1950’s panel
van. Curved/rounded top… looks like a twinkie on wheels. Windows
only on driver and passenger door. Very faded dull black primer
paint. Call 303-795-4711.
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Leaving on vacation or just for a day or two –
use the“Buddy System” – notify a neighbor you can trust to keep an eye on your
house. Share your information about who comes & goes to your home
and how to reach you, be alert at all times. No one has caught the burglars in
our area so we all need to be very aware of our surroundings. Don’t
forget to lock your doors and windows when you leave home, check side garage
doors, connect automatic light timers, etc.
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Also,
we have a lot of foxes roaming the streets and yards and coming into open
garages right in front of the homeowners, so be aware of their presence and
watch your pets and children.
They are
hungry and not afraid of people. Sam Morrison Neighborhood Watch Captain
javababies@cimcast.net or 303-693-0942
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Thefts from
Vehicles
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The
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office wants to work with you to prevent criminal
activity. Thefts from Motor Vehicles are crimes in which, thieves
take valuables from parked cars, usually without stealing the cars. These
can frequently be prevented. Here are some tips that may prevent you from
becoming a victim:
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Always
completely roll up your windows and lock your vehicle doors when parked.
Don’t be an easy target. Breaking in to vehicles quietly takes
longer, and smashing a window makes noise, both of which may attract attention.
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Remove
valuables when parking for long periods.
Parking overnight at home or in parking lots for long periods such as at the
airport, a sporting event, when out to dinner and a movie are when thieves have
the longest opportunity to strike.
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Hide
valuables when parking for short periods.
When
parking while running errands, packages and bags with store logos can be
inviting targets. Secure them in the trunk or cover them.
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Put vehicle
accessories like handicapped parking placards, GPS units, satellite radios, and
radar detectors in the glove box or console when you park
the vehicle for long periods.These
items are frequent targets for thieves.
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Whenever
possible, park your vehicles in a closed and locked garage.
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If garage
parking is not possible, park in your driveway or in a well lit lot or area.
Consider motion lights aimed at your driveway to deter thieves and
provide extra safety as you enter and exit your vehicles at night.
Well lit areas on a street or in a lot are better than darked areas.
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Report all suspicious persons and
activities to the Sheriff’s Office immediately.
People trying door
handles, looking into parked cars, etc. should be reported.
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If you have
any questions, contact Deputy Amir Stephen at (720) 874-3752, e-mail
astephen@co.arapahoe.co.us, or contact Deputy Brian McKnight at
(720) 874-3750, e-mail
bmcknight@co.arapahoe.co. us.
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To report a crime, call the Arapahoe
County Sheriff’s Office at (303) 795-4711 or 911 for emergencies.
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Council
Member Ron Weidmann appointed Mayor Pro Tem
Feb.
8, 2010 this position is elected annually and serves mayoral functions during
any temporary absences of the mayor.
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Arapahoe
County Sheriff’s Office Implements Innovative Biometric Identification System
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The
Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 5, 2010 announced that they were awarded a grant to
implement an innovative identification system based upon iris recognition
biometric technology. The technology grant is the lst to be awarded
in the state of Colorado by the National Sheriff’s Association, with funding
provided by the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services
(COPS) program. The purpose of the grant is to provide an
opportunity for selected sheriff’s offices to implement the innovative biometric
technology system to protect children, protect senior citizens, to better
identify and track registered sex offenders and to enhance the identification of
inmates. The technology provided through the grant will enable the
Arapahoe County Dheriff’s Office to join sheriffs and law enforcement agencies
across the nation who have implemented The Child Project, Senior Safety Net,
Inmate Recognition and Identification System (I.R.I.S.) and Sex Offender
Registry and Identification System(SORIS). The system enables law
enforcement agencies to enroll, identify, and locate missing
children and adults through the use of iris recognition biometric technology.
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Medical
Marijuana
is the
spotlight topic to be presented by Bob Widner (city attorney) from all points of
view. At the District 4 meeting at 7:00 P.M. at Smoky Hill Library on Feb. 18th.
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CENSUS SCAMS
ARE IN THE NEWS.
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