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Iliff to YaleA Monthly Newsletter for the
Chaddsford, Crestridge, Woodrim Neighborhood Association (CCWNA)
Vol. 01 No. 09 September 2015 Circulation: 640
Useful Tips1. Google City of Aurora: there are several items that qualify for rebates.2. If you are over 65 years old and have lived in your home 10 years you could possibly qualify for a 50% tax reduction of your property taxes. Arapahoe County Assessor: 303-795-4600.3. If you are over 55 many restaurants will give you a 5-10% discount4. Albertsons gives a 10% discount on the first Wednedsay of the month. September 2, 2015 is the next event.5. Next garage sale dates: September 11th and 12th
Hello, Neighbors! Work progresses on the bi-level parking garage for the new Light Rail station. Plans are also in place to begin the roundabout at Harvard and Anaheim to facilitate the bus and drop-off traffic for the station. And construction will begin soon for the apartments to be erected in the grassy field bounded by Blackhawk, Yale, Anaheim and Harvard. (Just a block east of the Post Office.) Things are changing for us! The neighborhood association has been reac-tivated in order to give a voice to this community and to ensure that the city and RTD recognize the needs of the residents who just happen to own property in their planning zone as these changes occur. The mass transit benefit is a welcome step forward for any big city but it also brings its own headaches. Let your council members and RTD representatives know if you are worried about our neighborhood streets being used for DIA parking or having to pay the city for a permit to park in front of your own home. We plan to hold regular meetings to which all residents of Chaddsford, Crestridge and Woodrim are welcome. Our first meeting will be held at the South East Church of Christ on Yale at 6:30 Monday, September 21st. Thanks to Pastor Robert for the use of his building! We’ll decide at that meeting whether or not the general meetings should be held monthly or quarterly. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thanks for your interest in our community!
— Kathleen McGuire, Vice-President CCWNA
Regatta Plaza Redevelopment Community Meeting
Be sure to save the date for the Regatta Plaza Redevelopment Community Meeting on Wednesday, September 2 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Golf Club at Heather Ridge. See flyer below. Also note that the application for the ILIFF STATION MULTI-FAMILY - SITE PLAN AND REPLAT has been filed with the Planning Department. To view the application and to comment on it on-line go to http://aurora4biz.org/developmentplanreviewpub/Default.aspx. Toward the top left of the page under Public you will see Project List. Click on Project list and you will see a list of all the development applica-tions currently being reviewed by the planning staff. Scroll down to ILIFF STATION MULTI-FAMILY - SITE PLAN AND REPLAT. If you click on yellowish symbol that looks like a file folder it will get you to another screen with Project Detail, Application, Files, and Comments toward the top of the screen. Clicking on Files is where you get to see the more important items. Click on the blue icon under View to open each of the folders. Comments are due by August 21. Mike Smyth is the case manager in the Planning Department. You can contact him at [email protected] or 303-739-7184 with questions or comments.
RTD Light Rail Informationhttp://www.rtd-denver.com/I225RailLine.shtml
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CCWNA HOA Board of DirectorsChaddsford, Crestridge, Woodrim
Neighborhood Association (CCWNA)CCWNA, PO Box 440770, Aurora, CO 80044-0770
website: www.ccwna.orgJim Hufschmidt, President [email protected] McGuire, Vice President [email protected] John Treinen, Treasurer [email protected] Kampling, Secretary [email protected] Fitzgerald, Special Projects [email protected] Chaddsford, Crestridge, Woodrim Neighborhood Association (CCWNA) is a state non-profit organization. The purpose of the CCWNA is to unite the unit owners of the CCWNA subdivision in Aurora, Colorado; to encourage civic improvements within said area, to encourage community activities including, but not by way of limitation, the beautification, maintenance, and general appearance of vacant and improved lots, streets, parkways, entrances, open and recreational areas situated within the area and used in common by its residents; enhance the safety of CCWNA; facilitate enforcement of any and all building restrictions, protective covenants, and to otherwise act in the interests of the members of the Association.
News ArticlesThe deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month before the next month’s issue. Please email news articles to [email protected]. All articles must be approved by the editor for publication, or as space permits.
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Chaddsford, Crestridge, Woodrim Neighborhood Association (CCWNA)
WOODRIM
CHADDSFORD
CRESTRIDGE
Labor Day Weekend Plans? Labor Day weekend is a chance to have fun with friends and family at the end of summer. Barbecues and parades are common, but if you’re bored with the usual activities, try something different. Here’s a quick list of suggestions: • Hiking. Find a nature trail or forest
preserve, grab a backpack, and take your family out to get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors.
• Museums. Most cities and towns have at least a fewmuseums open for the holiday weekend. Choose one that’s unusual or that you’ve never been to before.
• Volunteering. Spend some time helping others in yourcommunity. Local food banks, animal shelters, and other resources are always looking for people willing to help out.
• Games.Holdagamenight (or afternoon). Invite friendsand family to bring their favorite board games and outdoor games, and learn some new ones.
• Movies.Don’tgotothemovies—makeamovieyourself.Rent a video camera or use your cell phone to create a documentary of your family holiday to enjoy for years to come.
• Kites.Goouttotheparkandflyakite. • Picnics.Thisisatraditionalactivity,soaddsomevariety
by trying a new cuisine or inviting everyone to bring their favorite dish.
Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute a recom-mendation or endorsement by the Association of the goods or services offered. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not the Board of your Association. Neither the Board, publisher, nor the authors intend to provide any professional service or opinion through this publication.
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2015 Board & Commission Openings PLEASE NOTE: The listing below includes current open-ings as well as those terms that will end during 2015. However, citizens may apply to serve on boards even if there aren’t any openings.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED: Openings as of August 7, 2015Art in Public Places Commission: 4 openingsAurora Commission for Seniors: 1 openingAurora Fox Arts Center Board: 3 openingsAurora Youth Commission: 6 openings (both youth and adult)Board of Adjustment and Appeals: 1 openingCareer Service Commission: 1 openingCultural Affairs Commission: 4 openingsGolf Course Advisory Committee: 1 openingHistoric Preservation Commission: 4 openingsHousing and Community Development: 5 openingsHuman Relations Commission: 3 openingsJudicial Performance Commission: 2 openings (both attorney and non-attorney)Library Board: 1 openingLocal Licensing Authority: 1 memberVeterans Affairs Commission: 4 openings (3 regular and 1 alternate)
Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office on the 1st Floor in the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy, on the City’s web page under Boards and Commissions or by calling 303-739-7637. For information about individual boards and commissions, see also the City’s web page. If you want to receive Board and Commission vacancy announcements electronically, PLEASE send us your email address at [email protected].
End The Tyranny Of The Credit Card Are you tempted by too many credit cards? If the time has come to get your debt under control, try these strategies to get started: • Track your spending. For at least six
weeks, record where every penny you spend goes. Financial experts estimate that people spend between $50 and $300 a month that they can’t account for. All that money could go toward paying off debt.
• Startabudget.Determinewhatyouactuallyneedversusthe things you want. Limit credit card spending to neces-sities.
• Paycashforthingsyouwant.Savingtakesplanninganddiscipline. Paying with cash will prevent you from buying expensive items on impulse.
• Cut up all but one of your credit cards. You’ll be lesslikely to fall for the illusion that you’re not spending much because each card’s bill is relatively low. When you use your one credit card, make sure you can pay the balance within the next billing period.
• Gethelp.Findorganizationsandcredit-counselingagen-cies that offer free classes on making budgets and getting out of debt.
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic
and creative intellectual activity.”—John F. Kennedy
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Ten years ago, some 2.9 percent of all marriages were long-dis-tance relationships. Today that number has grown. Maintaining any kind of relationship takes work; when partners are sepa-rated,theeffortgrows.Keepyourrelationshipsteadyandsolidwith these tips: • Set ground rules.The secret to success in a long-distance
relationship is managing expectations. Talk over how you’ll handle the separation—who will be responsible for bills,child care, and other household issues. Do this ahead of time so nothing falls through the cracks. Set up a schedule for regular phone calls so you can plan conversations effec-tively.
• Communicate–butnottoomuch.Regularcontactisessen-tial to the health of any marriage, so make a point of getting in touch as often as you need to. Just don’t overdo it. If one partner feels crowded or badgered by insistent demands, he or she may back off, making the relationship even more complicated.
• Varyyourchannels.Don’trelyonthetelephonealone.Useemails and texts to send quick messages without interrupt-ing the other person at work or at an awkward moment. Variety helps strengthen any relationship, so look for differ-ent ways to connect.
• Plan positive visits.You’ll want to get together with yourpartner as often as you can. Don’t put too much pressure on yourselves to make each visit spectacular, though. Give yourselves time to relax so no one feels personally respon-sible for the visit’s success. You both need some downtime to get used to being with each other again.
• Beflexible.Travelplanscanchangeatamoment’snotice.An emergency may delay or interrupt a phone call. Although you’re disappointed, do your best to respond positively and patiently when other demands disrupt your planned activi-ties. Getting into a fight over every minor crisis won’t keep your relationship strong.
Keep Relationships Healthy Over Long Distances
Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey—Cook? Humans and chimpanzees share many genetic traits, and sci-entists have recently discovered one that may surprise fans of the Cooking Channel and the Food Network: a basic understanding of how to cook food. Chimps have long exhibited a preference for cooked food over raw. A team from Harvard and Yale decided to see if they could be taught to “cook” food on their own. Observations have shown that chimps are willing to give up something like a slice of raw sweet potato if they expect to receive a cooked one in a short time. To test their hypothesis, the scientists devised a process to mimic cooking (since they didn’t want the apes to use actual heat): two plastic bowls that fit closely together, with a bit of pre-cooked food hidden in the lower bowl. The scientists would put a piece of raw potato into the bowl, then switch it after a few minutes for the cooked one. After a while, thechimpanzeesbegandoingthesamething—placingapieceoffood into the bowl, waiting, then looking for the tastier result. The researchers believe this shows a basic cognitive ability to understand the cooking process, as well as the patience to carry out—traitsthatmayhavedrivencrucialchangesinhumanevolu-tion.
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Get The Full Impact From These Healthful Foods Certain foods have definite health benefits, but you have to eat them the right way to get their full impact. Here are some common foods you might be eating “wrong,” according to the CNN website: • Flaxseed.Fulloffiberandomega-3,theselittleseedsmay
improveyourhearthealth—aslongasyougrindthemupfirst. Sprinkling them whole over your cereal or yogurt will keep their nutrients locked inside.
• Broccoli.Eatthisraworsteamed,notcooked,toreceivethe full dose of vitamin C, chlorophyll, and antioxidants this vegetable offers.
• Strawberries.Slicingthisdeliciousfruitexposesitshealth-ful nutrients to light and oxygen, which can dilute their effects. Eat them whole, or hold off cutting them until the last minute.
• Garlic.Theenzymeallicin,foundingarlic,mayhelpwardoff cancer, but its benefits are more pronounced when it’s exposed to air. Let garlic sit for about 10 minutes after chopping to release this enzyme fully.
• Tomatoes.Freshtomatoesare tasty,butyou’rebetteroffcooking them. The antioxidants in them increase in poten-cy when they’re heated to about 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
“A therapist once told me something that’s as true now as when I first heard it: “You can only go as fast as
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“A career path is rarely a path at all. A more interesting life is usually a more crooked, winding path of missteps,
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Membership Length: _____ 12 months @ $60 _____ 6 months @ $30Please make checks payable to:Chaddsford-Crestridge-Woodrim Neighborhood AssociationMail to: CCWNAPO Box 440770Aurora,CO 80044
All Association officers are volunteers and receive no compensation.All Association dues go toward neighborhood improvement projects, maintenance, etc.
Develop Your Career One Step At A Time You won’t advance far in your career without a plan. Every job is different, but you’ll get ahead in any industry by following these basic steps: • Focus on your priorities. Identify crucial issues
you face and the most important immediate goals you want to achieve.
• Take action every day. No matter how small theaction is, do something every single day to advance your immediate goals.
• Make a written plan.This should give you a blueprint for achieving yourimmediate goals. This plan may change, and that’s OK. The written planshouldworkforyou,soyoudecidewhichkindofplanwouldworkbest–asix-month plan, a weekly plan, a one-year plan, and so on.
• Reflectonyouraccomplishments.Everysixweeksorso,spendafewmin-utesgoingoverwhatyouhaveaccomplished–andwhatdidn’tworkoutforyou.
• Seekfeedbackandadvicefromothers.Besurethatthepeoplewithwhomyou speak are truly on your side and don’t have a hidden agenda, which might color the counsel or advice they give.
• Stretchyourself.Workwithpeoplewhose talentsaremoredevelopedthanyours—rather than surrounding yourself with lesser people just to makeyourself feel good.
• Study your craft diligently. Whatever you do, make sure you are good atdoing it. Also, study your company and your industry, and know both inside and out.
• Rewardyourselfforsmallvictories.Getamanicureorahaircut,buyyourselfa fresh bunch of flowers, a potted plant, or a dinner in a nice restaurant.
• Buildmomentum.Onesmallvictorycanleadtoamanygoodthings,ifyoubuild on each success consistently.
• Don’t takeyourself tooseriously.Remember thateveryone, ineveryfield,has problems similar to yours. You don’t have an exclusive on issues such as career advancement, finding the money to take courses, having enough time to meet your goals, and occasional self-doubt. Realizing that you are not alone can help you deal with these problems.
Baby Safety Month Drowning, falls, chemicals, and other hazards can endanger the life and health of any small child. During September, take a good look around your house and eliminate any threats to babies’ safety that might be hiding in plain sight.
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Encourage Nutrition w/ Positive Language Most parents want to encourage their children to have better eating habits. A study from Cornell University, reported on the CBS News website, offer some useful advice: Focus on the good, not the bad. Instead of emphasizing how bad cookies and soda pop are, emphasize the benefits of vegetables and milk and other healthy foods. You might put a note in your child’s lunchbox say-ing, “This apple will give you lots of energy today.” Or point out at dinner how milk will help him or her grow up to be strong. The Cornell study showed that people respond more strongly to positive messages about food than negative warnings, so choose your words with care.
Give Workers The Privacy They Need Solitude and privacy can be hard to find in a busy workplace. When cubicles are everywhere and you can’t escape the distrac-tions caused by co-workers, visitors, and ringing phones, every-one’s work and productivity can suffer. Give employees some respite by carving out a time-out space for them. Designate a room or two for privacy. Let employees use it to work in silence, to think through a problem, or to rest for a few minutes. Equip the door with a Do Not Disturb sign to prevent co-workers from interrupting. You and your people will emerge feeling refreshed and ready to get back to the workplace.
Two-minute Walks May Improve Health Exercise keeps you healthy. Fortunately for busy people, exercise doesn’t have to mean working out at the gym or running a marathon. A study reported on the Science Daily website found that that adding just two minutes of walk-ing per hour to your routine can extend your life
expectancy. Scientists at the University of Utah School of Medicine dis-covered that taking a two-minute walk once an hour was associ-ated with a 33 percent lower risk of dying. Even brief walks add up to a substantial benefit when taken often during the day. The scientists emphasize that these walks should be an addition to a moderate exercise habit, not a replacement for one. It’s a step in the right direction.
