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Littleton photographer captures ‘Magic and Wonder of Colorado’ Littleton photographer Andy Marquez’s sixth captures The Magic and Wonder of Colorado.
Photo by Peter Jones
horned owl gives photographer Andy Marquez the eye on Colorado’s eastern plains: “He left me
Marquez’s latest book puts focus on Rocky Mountain beauty Getting the right light is half the battle in taking photos of nature, according to Littleton-based photographer Andy Marquez. “Getting that moment when it’s at its best—90 percent of the time, it’s in the morning or toward sun-
set,” he said. Take Marquez’s end-of-the-day shot on Colorado’s Mount Evans. “When you get up there, your view of the sunset is blocked at that point,” he said. “The sun was starting to set. We had seconds to get back to the switchback and take that shot, but boy did it come out good.” The photo taken near Evergreen is one of about 80 that comprise the photographer’s eighth book, aptly titled The Magic and Wonder of Colorado. In pictures snapped
everywhere from Littleton to Mesa Verde, the New York-born Marquez ventures to capture the allure of his adopted home state through
images representing the cycle of a year. Longs Peak, Red Rocks, the Continued on page 18
Arapahoe Libraries eliminates late fines District strives to ensure all librarygoers feel welcome
Like parking tickets and credit-card interest, fines for late library books have been a fact of consumer life for as long as most of us can remember. But now, the scourge of late charges may be going the
way of the Dewey Decimal System, at least at Arapahoe Libraries. The tax-supported district of eight south metro facilities has discontinued fines for overdue materials and will waive all existing fees for late books and other media. Jessica Sidener, Arapahoe’s marketing and human-relations director, says the new policy reinforces the idea that libraries should be welcoming resources for everyone.
“It comes down to the fact that we wanted patrons to have access to all of our materials without the feelings of guilt, shame and embarrassment that sometimes fines can cause. In some cases, these feelings are enough for people not to use our resources,” Sidener said. Those harboring late books, DVDs or other items have been invited to return them to any Arapahoe library—free of disgrace or fines—no matter how delinquent they might be. “Gut feeling says that most people are not intentionally hoarding their library books.
They’re most likely in a trunk or under a bed or in a nightstand—and really, we’re just giving patrons a little bit of wiggle room and grace in getting those materials back to us,” Sidener said. Although the punitive fines are going away, the libraries will continue to charge replacement costs for items not returned 30 days after the due date. Such materials are assumed to be either lost or destroyed. “This is not about letting our materials out on a freefall. There’s still accountability,” Sidener said. “We will overcommunicate with patrons on when those due dates are arriving.” The district uses a collection agency to recover replacement costs. Arapahoe’s revenue
from late fines was substantial—$139,000 last year—but generally constituted less than 1 percent of the district’s annual budget. “It’s important to incorporate the staff time that it took to administer those fines,” Sidener said. The district does not expect the new policy to encourage scofflaws, but the human-relations director says Arapahoe will be keeping an eye out for any unintended consequences. “Like any decision or change, we’re going to be monitoring and if we have to pivot moving forward, we will,” she said. “This is really about giving some grace, forgiveness and flexibility to our patrons and being a little bit progressive and recognize times are changing and we must evolve too. People are crazy busy.”
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Arapahoe County’s Crane joins other Colorado clerks at winter conference LEFT: Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane and Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams
Photos courtesy of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office
Arapahoe County wants input on backyard chickens and bees Arapahoe County has received a number of requests to allow the keeping of backyard chickens and bees in unincorporated suburban areas. This year, the Board of Commissioners asked
county staff to research nearby zoning rules and draft a proposed set of regulations for consideration that would allow backyard chickens and bees in Arapahoe County. The county wants to
hear from you. Take the survey at bit.ly/beeschickens. Deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Planning and Zoning Division at 720-874-6711 or zoning@ arapahoegov.com.
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State Supreme Court issues final word on Douglas County vouchers Court case challenging rescinded school program is dismissed as ‘moot’
Less than two months after the Douglas County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to rescind the district’s controversial and never-implemented schoolvoucher program, the Colorado Supreme Court has ordered that the court case challenging the program’s constitutionality be dismissed as moot. Board President David Ray praised the decision, which finally puts the contentious issue to rest. “The Choice Scholarship
Program has been a contentious issue in Douglas County since 2011. We are thankful to finally put this behind us and be able to put our focus on the real priorities facing the school district,” Ray said. The school board’s own resolution, passed Dec. 4 in front of an overflow crowd of mostly voucher opponents, immediately ended the Choice Scholarship Program and the School Choice Grant Program and directed the board’s president and superintendent to end the district’s litigation defending the voucher system. The move to rescind the legally stalled vouchers came on the heels of an election that focused largely on the controversial program and saw voucher opponents resoundingly take
control of the board. The voucher system had been created by a differently configured board in 2011, theoretically allowing students in the district to receive publicly funded “scholarships” to attend private schools of their choice. The program was never implemented due to immediate legal challenges. The Colorado Supreme Court was directed this summer by the U.S. Supreme Court to reassess the case. The court does not usually consider moot cases. The main legal question has been whether a school district can send tax dollars to a private religious institution. Most of the schools that had enrolled in the program were religious.
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Arapahoe County redraws election precincts to account for voter population growth Arapahoe County has updated its election precinct map to account for changes in voter population, adding five new precincts and changing the boundaries of 34 existing precincts. No changes were made to municipal, legislative, congressional, commissioner or other district boundaries. By law, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office is responsible for updating the countywide precinct map to ensure that no precinct exceeds 1,500 active voters, or up to 2,000 active voters with the Board of Commissioners’ approval. The number of active voters comes from Colorado Secretary of State’s SCORE voter registration database. Each precinct must fall entirely within the boundaries of legislative districts and follow natural and artificial boundaries. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office adjusted the boundaries of 12 precincts that were above or approaching the 2,000-voter limit by combining neighboring precincts and creating new precincts elsewhere. The changes resulted in a net increase of five
precincts, from 395 to 400. The updated precinct map and a list of precinct changes are available at arapahoevotes.com/ maps. “Arapahoe County is the state’s third-largest county and we continue to see significant population growth, especially in the city of Aurora and unincorporated areas,” Clerk and Recorder Matt Crane said. “Fortunately, we also see a very high rate of voter registration and we’re thrilled to see so many of our new citizens participating in our democracy.” Arapahoe County’s population grew by nearly 11 percent between 2010 and 2016. The voting-age population (age 18+) grew at even faster pace of 13.5 percent to reach 484,798 residents, according to data from the State Demographer’s Office. Of those, 410,418 residents, or 85 percent, are registered to vote. Voters whose precinct numbers have changed will receive a mailing advising them of the change. This information is necessary if a voter plans to attend their political party’s March 6 precinct caucus. To
find your precinct number, visit arapahoevotes.com. The changes to precinct boundaries do not affect the districts in which citizens live and vote, nor how a voter may cast a ballot. Colorado no longer has precinct polling places. Instead, active registered voters receive a mail ballot for every election in which they are eligible to vote. They may also vote in-person at any Voter Service and Polling Center in the county. The precinct changes were vetted through the Arapahoe County Democratic and Republican Parties and approved Nov. 7, 2017 by the Board of Commissioners. By law, precinct boundaries used in the 2018 general election may not be changed again until after the 2020 U.S. Census. Precinct and district maps are available online and printed copies may be purchased from the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 5334 S. Prince St. in Littleton. For more information, call Arapahoe County Elections at 303-795-4511 or visit arapahoevotes.com/maps.
Robert B. Sturm Foundation invests in Dumb Friends League’s campaign Gift of $1 million will enhance programs and services that directly impact homeless pets in metro Denver and beyond
The Dumb Friends League announced last week that it received a $1 million gift from the Robert B. Sturm Foundation to help upgrade the oldest and most heavily used areas of the organization’s Quebec Street Shelter in Denver while expanding and enhancing other critical parts of the shelter. In honor of this gift, the new foster care area of the renovated Quebec Street Shelter will be dedicated in Robert B. Sturm’s name. The generous gift from the Robert B. Sturm Foundation will have a direct impact on animal lives. The renovation will significantly improve the league’s ability to meet the changing needs of animals coming into the shelter today and in the future. The upgraded
facility will help the Dumb Friends League provide the best possible care and treatment for homeless pets with complex medical conditions and behavior issues, and position the League to help animals from partner organizations with fewer resources or from communities with limited adoption opportunities or prospects. “As the Dumb Friends League receives more and more pets requiring specialized care, we must meet the demand to provide that care by creating an enlarged and improved facility,” said Dr. Apryl Steele, CEO-designate for the Dumb Friends League. “This investment by the Robert B. Sturm Foundation will help us achieve a major shelter transformation that will directly impact animal outcomes and our ability to better meet the veterinary, social and mental needs of pets in our care.” The Robert B. Sturm Foundation, based in Cherry Hills Village, has a long history of philanthropic giving in
Colorado. In the past year, the foundation has provided grants to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies, Cancer League of Colorado and Rocky Mountain PBS, among other local and national organizations. The Foundation’s president, Robert B. Sturm, is a trustee of the American Film Institute and donated $1 million to the AntiDefamation League in 2013 to fund the Robert B. Sturm Mountain States Leadership Fellows Program. The Robert B. Sturm Foundation is in great company. The Dumb Friends League has received much support from donors to the Building a Better Way Home capital campaign, including an extraordinary gift from Leslie and John Malone and The Malone Family Foundation to match all gifts made to the campaign up to $20 million. Other donors who are helping make this vision a reality include Henry Roath, Sharon and J. Landis Martin and campaign co-chairs Jana and Fred Bartlit.
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Energy and development top issues in Arapahoe’s biggest city Aurora Ward 4 City Councilmember Charlie Richardson was the speaker Jan. 27 at the Aurora Republican Forum. I’ve known Charlie for many years, dating to when he was the city attorney for Aurora. He is now in his first term as an elected councilmember. He has become well known for being outspoken, controversial, smart, probing, having a good sense of humor, and being very devoted to Aurora. I read recently in The Denver Post about Aurora being in the process of purchasing water from South Park to add to the city’s vast water resources. These resources will be the lifeblood to fuel massive developments skirting along the eastern side of Aurora, The Villager readers may recall reading about my two-day trip last summer into the Rocky Mountains to view parts and parcels of Aurora’s lakes and waterstorage facilities. Aurora has done an exceptional job in obtaining high-elevation water rights in the Arkansas River Valley downstream from Leadville. Aurora has a massive pumping station near Buena Vista, where they pump millions of gallons of water to the South Park Spinney Reservoir and Colorado Springs, a partner in the water-pumping station. The trip was an eye-opener in seeing the forward thinking of our local governments, including the Denver Water Board in supplying water for the new homes, apartments and businesses booming along the Front Range. Without water, and lots of it, our metro area would return to the dry desert plains, where the buffalo once roamed and only sparse rainfall kept the wild prairie grasses for wildlife. Charlie spoke about the challenges in
Aurora with competition between developers and the oil and gas industry. Both need access to public and private lands and the cooperation of city governments and voter approval to expand fracking, drilling sites and energy development, providing jobs and tax dollars. These industries drive revenues for new and present residents working here along the Front Range. Charlie described the northern and eastern portions surrounding Denver as the “fertile crescent” of Colorado and he talked about the challenges of working with both energy and housing for the general good of the public, cooperating with local city governments. He said something that is very true about keeping political and personal friendships separate. We may disagree on political subjects, but we can still be good friends and neighbors. The new election cycle has begun. It will feature precinct caucuses, petition frenzy at the grocery stores, and county and state assemblies where candidates can make the ballot with 30 percent of the votes. There are many, many, candidates running. The petition process seems a safer way to reach the final ballot. What Charlie said about the recent election in Aurora was the emergence of new voters, and especially a woman’s group called Emerge that is recruiting and training woman for public office. This group was successful in electing three new City Council members in Aurora. Charlie is a Republican and the three new ladies are Democrats. He praised them and said, “I would be very happy to have any of the three as my neighbors. But I may not agree
Barbwire Bob My wanderings took me to a Realtor’s office off Iliff Avenue in Aurora on Jan. 27 to hear longtime friend Charlie Richardson, an incumbent City Council member, speak about city issues. He lived up to expectations and I enjoyed his candor. It was good to see Attorney General Cynthia Coffman turning out for her hometown Aurora group, and it is meaningful when elected officials don’t forget
with them on some of the upcoming city votes.” Paraphrasing what he said: While we may disagree, we can still be friends and work together on many issues for good government. I like that philosophy, and elected leaders and voters should be respectful toward each other. This is referred to by wise folks as civil discourse. That is the theme that we all need to work toward and remember that just because we may disagree on certain issues, we may agree on a whole number of other items. Politics should not divide friendships, and common sense and teamwork are vital for success. He reported that the new Gaylord Hotel out by DIA is progressing nicely and will be the largest hotel west of the Mississippi River, even larger than the massive Las Vegas hotels. The new hotel is scheduled to open next year, and the challenge for Aurora will be police and fire protection for the gigantic complex. Attorney General Cynthia Coffman was the only gubernatorial candidate to attend and spoke briefly about her years of legal services for Colorado and her vast knowledge of solving challenges around the state. She pointed out that in 2014 that she was the second-highest vote recipient in Colorado, following closely behind Gov. John Hickenlooper with 1,006,433 to her 1,002,626 votes for attorney general. She polled more votes than Sen. Cory Gardner, Treasurer Walker Stapleton, Sen. Mark Udall and gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez that year. Voters in Aurora passed a ballot measure to increase pay for its future mayor, and Richardson believes that will bring more qualified candidates to seek the job. He would be a good mayor, but I don’t think he wants the job.
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their roots. She has not, and some statistics show that she is a very strong contender in the governor’s race. She polled 1,002,626 votes in 2014, being elected attorney general, slightly behind Gov. John Hickenlooper’s total of 1,006,433. She outpolled all of the men. She’s a very bright, downto-earth lady and a good candidate. *** There are many political
forums now underway. Make it a point to attend some of these venues and hear all of the candidates from both parties. It seems to me that we have an exceptional group of contenders from the major political parties wishing to lead us out of the wilderness of encroaching government, faulty highways, marijuana smoke, decaying bridges and homeless folks living in a sanctuary city. We need to be saved, alright.
*** I enjoyed the South Metro Denver Chamber Economic Forecast Breakfast recently at the new CU South Denver campus on Lincoln Avenue in in Lone Tree. This is the old Wildlife Experience now converted to higher-education facility in the University of Colorado system. We now have Regis, CSU and CU all right here in our backyard, along with our community Continued on page 5
My 93rd birthday—what a difference in the generations
January, a special month, just passed. are even greater because you know the That means that I am now officially one good Lord has seen fit to allow you to add another notch on your tree of life. year older. I’m 93. Also, when you reach my The newspaper on the day BY MORT REMARKS MARKS age, it’s easy to know you’re I was born didn’t report on my arrival because they were growing older because you are so aware of the lifestyle too busy noting that Knute changes that have occurred Rockne had lifted Notre Dame over the years. from obscurity to greatness by I was born before there was upsetting Stanford 27-10 in the Rose Bowl game. television, penicillin, polio Those same papers overshots, frozen food, Xerox, plastic, radar, credit cards, split looked my birth and reported instead that Mrs. Nellie Taylor atoms, laser beams, ballpoint pens, dishwashers, clothes dryers, elecRoss of Wyoming had become the first tric blankets, air conditioners, drip-dry women in our country to complete her husband’s term as governor. clothes, and before men even dreamed of walking on the moon. And on that exact date of my birth, In our time, we thought that “fast the first eclipse of the sun in 300 years food” was what Catholics ate during to be visible in the northeast and Great Lent and Jews ate before Yom Kippur, Lakes region took place. and that outer space was the back of the Anyway, birthdays are really great. neighborhood movie house. When you’re a youngster, you look forward to that day because it brings with I was born before there were houseit special presents from Mom and Dad. husbands, gay rights, computer dating, When you reach my old age, birthdays dual careers and computer marriages. I
was born before there were daycare centers, group therapy and nursing homes. I’d never heard of FM radio, tape decks, artificial hearts, yogurt, guys wearing earrings and women sporting tattoos. I understood that timesharing meant togetherness, not condominiums. I remember 5&10 cent stores where you bought things for a nickel or a dime. For a nickel, you could ride a street car (today that’s called light rail), make a phone call, buy a Pepsi or get enough postage stamps to mail one letter and two postcards. You could buy a Chevy Coupe for $600 and gas was 11 cents. Cigarettes were fashionable, grass was mowed. Coke was a cold drink and pot was something you cooked in. “Rock” music was Grandma’s lullaby and AIDS were helpers in the principal’s office. But even though we had to live many, many years without today’s wonderful new developments, we fortunately, survived—beautifully, wonderfully and magnificently.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
QUOTE of the WEEK Government, QUOTE of the WEEK even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine
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Sloths, bull—and it’s twins! LEFT UNEDITED
You never know what I’m going to get in my email box around here. Recently, I received uninvited word that some 21-year-old sloth named Charlotte is pregnant. Normally, I’d worry about the child, but Charlotte is a two-toed sloth, quite literally. I’m certain she’ll be a great mom, sloth and all. Word comes from the Denver Zoo. Charlotte is expecting her little miracle by March—not in March, but by March—I guess that’s how sloths roll (when they are not hanging upside down in a tropical rainforest). *** By some coincidence, last week’s Villager was our unofficial “bull” issue. Just look at the front cover with the headline: “Keeping an eye on the bull,” a reference to a photo from the National Western
Stock Show’s bullriding event. Just below the photo was an interview with Harry Bull, the outgoing superintendent at Cherry Creek Schools. As Bull has confirmed for me, middle school students have had corrals of fun with that name over the years. And there’s more bull. At the top of last week’s front page, the index promoted my column about State Treasurer Walker Stapleton receiving a “BS Award” for what Democrats considered seven instances of “BS” in my Jan. 11 front-cover interview with the gubernatorial candidate. Evidently, we’ve got the bull by the horns! *** Sloth Charlotte is not the only celebrant these days. Congratulations to our Corridor.biz maven Jan Wondra BY PETER JONES
Congratulations, Charlotte the sloth! Courtesy of Denver Zoo
Welcome to the world, Letha and Anne Wondra!
(otherwise known as “Wondra Woman”) for becoming a new grandmother. (She has trouble with that title, so we just call her Granny.) Jan is already a granny two times over, with the double birth of her son Nic’s fraternal twins, Letha and Anne, each named for one of their great-grandmothers—or in the case of Anne, her greatgreat-great-great-great-greatgreat-great-great-great-great-
grandmother. Nic is a Cherry Creek High School graduate, by the way. Mother to the new little Wondras is his wife, Sora, another name with historical roots. So is Anne’s middle name, Siri, which runs deep in Scandinavia (and your iPhone). Some of Jan’s ancestors came over on the Mayflower (along with my great ancestor
Courtesy of Jan Wondra
William Bradford, who had the ship’s con). History runs deep in the Wondra-ful family tree. Her ancestor John Elliot was “apostle to the Indians.” Congratulations to the Wondras! And thanks for letting The Villager men in on the doughnuts at last week’s “Ladies celebrating ladies” Granny shower! -peter@villagermediagroup. com
Diagnosis: A very dysfunctional government The word “dysfunctional” is defined as “not operating normally or properly.” Dysfunctional is an apt term for the total White House operations lately. The firing of FBI Director James Comey, who was heading the Russian probe, vividly shines a light on the lack of any leadership among the staff and its inability to provide a singular theme regarding the Comey firing. The first statement to come
out of the White House was that Attorney General Jeff Sessions recommended Comey’s firing because of mishandling of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private server issue. Later in the week, President Trump stated that he had decided to fire the FBI director well before the attorney general’s recommendation. It appears that no members of the White House senior staff or the Justice Department
staff know what’s going on in the decision-making matrix of Trump. What is clear is that Trump admitted on camera that he fired Comey because of the FBI investigation into Russia’s documented influence in covertly supporting Trump in the 2016 election. The FBI and Congress are continuing to investigate whether the Trump campaign and the president were complicit in helping the Russians in that effort. The interesting fact is that Trump fired Comey shortly after the FBI director had re-
quested additional funds for the investigation and his testimony before Congress. The day after Comey’s firing, the Russian ambassador and foreign minister showed up at the White House to meet with Trump with smiles on their faces. Interesting coincidence. Clearly, the president’s impulsive decision to fire Comey was based on the false assumption that both the Democrat and Republican critics of Comey’s tenure had sufficiently been upset to the point that they would support the firing. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The decision has encouraged congressional members on both sides to call for an appointment of a special persecutor. One cannot help but see some similarities between President Richard Nixon’s firing of his attorney general when he refused to fire the White House Special Watergate persecutor. The president, in his decision to fire Comey, is skating very close to the appearance of obstruction of justice. This is not the time to bend to partisan politics. We may be on the verge of a constitutional crisis.
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Barbwire Bob colleges in Littleton and Aurora. The breakfast reflected the dynamic growth in this area and the challenges that have resulted in traffic and housing. *** I’ve been watching The Crown on Netflix and this series is outstanding and must be leading Netflix to a record-breaking stock price on Wall Street, climbing upwards of $250 per share last week. How did my stock club miss that one? But we did nail Facebook along the way. *** Valentine’s Day is approaching on Feb. 14 and it’s time to make dinner reservations at local restaurants, including locally owned Citron, at Yosemite Street and Hampden Avenue, where Tom and George put on a great feast and happy hour. Two new jewelry
and agricultural values with improving stream health. Water infrastructure is one investment that has not been left primarily to the state or even to local tax revenue. More than $4 billion in projects have been completed or are underway by the agencies serving communities from the Wyoming border to Pueblo County. Aurora Water completed its Prairie Water project, one of the most significant reuse projects in the country. Denver Water is starting its long-planned Gross Reservoir enlargement project and Colorado Springs Utilities’ massive southerndelivery system is under construction.
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stores have opened in recent weeks and women all love those diamond earrings. *** Bob Miles was re-elected president of the Aurora GOP Forum and does a great job on programming. In attendance at the Jan. 27 meeting was outgoing Arapahoe County GOP Chairman Joy Hoffman, who was elected to the Forum’s board of directors. She was just recently elected president of the Cherry Creek Republican Women’s Club. She is a dynamo, but failed in her first attempt at becoming the national Republican committee woman from Colorado. Life goes on and she is a strong leader in Colorado politics. Cream always rises to the top of the glass and she will continue to rise as well. *** Judith Henning, the first woman elected
to the Englewood City Council in 1972 and mayor in 1974, passed away at her Denver home Jan. 26. She was born in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 25, 1937. She graduated from the University of Colorado in 1954 and was active in journalism and politics. She served on the Colorado Commission on the Status of Women and helped put the Equal Rights Amendment in the state constitution. She sought the nomination for lieutenant governor in1983 and served as the Colorado Democratic vice chairwoman. She was married to KOA broadcaster, reporter and business leader Chuck Henning, who proceeded her in death. Judith was one of the state’s leading women’s rights advocates and should be further honored for her service to Colorado. Funeral services are pending at Drinkwine Mortuary website.
2018 will be a year of political transition. Will a new governor and legislature keep water at the top of the agenda or allow it to drop until the next crisis? Many local agencies need financial help that can’t be met through ratepayers alone. The state water plan identified $3 billion in unmet needs. As California has demonstrated, conservation must be a well-articulated state goal with significant resources dedicated to public education. California cut statewide use by 25 percent during the last drought through massive education. Gov. John Hickenlooper accelerated the work of Govs. Bill Owens and Bill Ritter to address the shortage, but he only has one year left in office. Fortunately, Hickenlooper has seen real progress. He helped facilitate approval of Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir and Northern Water’s Windy Gap projects. Still,
much remains to be done. How will pressing water issues fare through the upcoming political transition? Will the research, river-basin collaboration and planning continue? Will permitting of the projects underway continue to make progress? Will the next wave of projects— many in rural and small towns—get permitted, funded and built? Will the state initiate and fund a statewide public-education program? Will the state continue its planning processes in order to lead a ballot-issue funding effort? The planning and development capabilities of Colorado’s water community have grown significantly, but the needs are growing faster still. Through the 2018 political transition, we must ensure that water remains a top priority and not become another state plan ignored in a government file.
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South Suburban welcomes 2018 Youth Commission The South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors has appointed and welcomed the district’s fourth Youth Commission. The 13-member commission is comprised of teens from seventh through eleventh grade who will help advise staff on what is important to youth and teens who live and play in the area. This year’s commission includes eight new members and is co-chaired by Ethan Perry and Elise Mutz. The commission’s secretary is Aubrey Weaver. Top goals of the commission are to discuss and suggest possible solutions about issues that young people face and to provide opportunities to develop youth as future leaders. The commission also promotes healthy living, including overall physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. In 2017, the commission planned and hosted successful fundraising tournaments at Colorado Journey Mini Golf. Proceeds helped allow the commissioners to attend a ropes challenge course together in Castle Rock. Last year, the 11-member commission volunteered 88 hours through district-related events, such as 5K races, Hawk Quest at South Platte Park and the district’s signature Halloween event, Spooktacular. And, to connect with the older generation, the Youth Commission organized a prom for seniors at a local assistant-living facility. The event was complete with music, dancing, milkshakes and a photo booth. Additionally, this year’s Youth Commission wants to conduct more fundraisers and initiate projects related to trail and park clean-up and the Children’s Kindness Network.
Meet the 2018 Youth Commission:
Aidan Luter (new) is a sophomore at Arapahoe High School. He grew up in the South Suburban District, and he likes to hike and run in his free time. Alex Peepgrass is a junior at Arapahoe High School. An equestrian, she has performed for six years with the Westernaires, a precision horsemounted youth drill team. She currently participates on two teams and serves as a mentor for younger riders. Aubrey Weaver is a freshman at Heritage High School. She is involved in student government and recently was selected to attend the Continental League Leadership Conference. Danny Forebaugh (new) is a seventh-grader at Euclid Middle School. He is a 4.0 GPA student and Student Council member. His family moved to Colorado from Chicago in 2016. Danny loves living in Littleton and he feels it is important to add his viewpoint and effort into his new community. Danny’s true passion is snowboarding and hanging out with good friends. He also plays competitive baseball and basketball. Elise Mutz is a junior at Heritage High school. During the past two years, Elise was an assistant coach for the district’s youth cross-country program. She is interested in volunteering in the community
with South Suburban, as well as participating in sports and activities. Elizabeth (Libby) Stroup is a junior at Heritage High School. In 2008, Libby won a Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for her business making doll products. She enjoys horseback riding at sunrise. Ethan Perry (new) is a junior at Heritage High School. He is highly involved in his school’s music program as a bassoon player and drum major for the marching band. Ethan is president of the school’s Technology Student Association and is an Eagle Scout with Troop 263. Garrett Arbuckle (new) is a junior at Heritage High School. He enjoys volleyball and spending time with his family. He is involved with school and enjoys everything he does. Gitanjali (Anjali) Rao (new) is a seventh-grader at STEM School Highlands Ranch. She moved here from Nashville, Tenn. in 2017. Gitanjali loves to play piano and read, and her favorite subject is science. She wants to be involved in the Youth Commission to promote STEM and start a club that teaches young children about kindness. Grace Perry (new) is a freshman at Heritage High School. She is thrilled to be a part of this year’s South Suburban Youth Commission. Grace is very involved in and outside of school. She is the reporter of her school’s Technology Student Association and loves engineering, as well as being a part of her school’s music program. Grace plays the flute and participates in marching band and symphonic band. Janie Egan is a junior at Arapahoe High School and loves to spend time outdoors. She is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School for mountaineering and is also a member of Arapahoe’s lacrosse and mountainbiking teams. Josh Engelman (new) is a junior at Heritage High School. A fitness enthusiast, Josh completed South Suburban’s obstacle course race in September wearing a weighted vest. Maddie Westall (new) is a seventh-grader at Platte River Academy. She enjoys volleyball, soccer, swimming and golf. She has great grades and likes being on Student Council. She also participates in Girl Scouts and Math Olympiads. “We salute these fine young men and women and are glad to have their help and guidance in providing a mix of interesting and appropriate activities for youth and teens in our community,” said Eileen Matheson, director of recreation. Members of the Youth Commission are selected through an application and interview process facilitated through the Youth Commission and staff liaisons. Members meet monthly and also volunteer with the district throughout the year. The district appoints up to 13 volunteer members for oneyear terms. Learn more at ssprd.org/ Youth-Commission.
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that we’ll keep in-state.” Unless action is taken to increase the options for obtaining a BSN degree, the consequences for Colorado could be dire. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor indicate an annual shortage of 490 nurses with BSNs beginning in 2014, rising to a cumulative shortage of 4,500 BSNs by 2024, which could mean that one in thirteen positions requiring a BSN goes unfilled. Projections show that the shortages will be most acute in Grand Junction, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. “Many hospitals will only hire RNs if they sign a contract committing to complete a bachelor’s degree within a certain timeframe – so getting a BSN isn’t a choice, it’s a requirement,” said Kelsie Guthrie, who is in her second semester of an associate’s degree in Nursing at Community College of Aurora. “With expenses in Colorado on the rise, getting an education at a lower cost is incredibly important. If I have an affordable option to complete my BSN in Colorado, I most definitely will.” Of the 76 percent of two-year nursing program graduates in Colorado either do not transfer anywhere – exacerbating the shortage
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‘Thank you for saving my life’ Colorado woman meets organ donor for the first time
Wisconsin resident Tracey Hulick has long called Colorado her favorite state. Hulick paid a visit on Jan. 19, but this time one of her kidneys arrived eight months ahead of her. “I was listening to a podcast and someone they interviewed said ‘We’re all millionaires—think about how much someone who can’t walk would pay to have your legs, think about how much a blind person would pay to have your eyes,’” she said. “I thought, I have a kidney and it’s just sitting here.” That day in early 2017, Hulick registered at the University of Wisconsin’s Organ and Tissue Donation Center to donate her kidney. She assumed she would never meet the recipient, but that would not
be as important to her as saving a life. Then, she received a letter from Colorado Springs. “I said, ‘Thank you for saving my life,’” wrote Diana Pratt, 56. When Hulick planned a Colorado trip in January, the women decided to meet in person at Porter Adventist Hospital in south Denver, where Pratt had her surgery. “I don’t know how I should feel,” Pratt said moments before the meeting. “She did so much for me.” Pratt said she hopes Hulick’s example will inspire others. “She didn’t have a sick friend or relative—she just wanted to donate,” Pratt said. “If you can donate, do it.” For more information on kidney donation, call the Porter Transplant Center at 303-778-5797.
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Pollack chosen as historical inductee into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Groundbreaking work teaching children who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen and talk
The Listen Foundation is pleased to announce that Doreen Pollack will be one of 10 inductees comprising the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2018. This next group of extraordinary contemporary and historical women with significant ties to Colorado, have made enduring and exemplary contributions to their fields, inspired and elevated the status
of women, and helped open new frontiers for women and society. “Extraordinary is the operative word,” says Beth Barela, chair of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. “These women are unsung heroes who have endured with superlative strength, beauty and love. They deserve to have their stories told and to be honored as shining examples of the potential of all women.” The induction ceremony will take place on March 28 at the Denver Hilton City Center and Anne Trujillo will be the
evening’s emcee. As Pollack is a historical inductee, her children, Doug Pollack and Naomi Cohen will accept the award on her behalf. Tickets for this event may be purchased at cogreat women.org/events/ purchase-tickets. For table sponsorship opportunities, contact CWHF board member Korri Stainbrook at k0rr1s@ yahoo.com. The impact of Pollack’s method for teaching children who are deaf to listen and talk has literally been “heard” around the world. She was a true pioneer in the
field of speech pathology and audiology at a time when the medical community did not believe anything could be done for the profoundly deaf child. Her intellect, dedication and tenacity changed the way we look at, address and treat children with hearing loss both in Colorado and internationally. Pollack immigrated to the United States in 1948 after graduating from London University, moved to Denver in 1951, and lived in Colorado for the remainder of her life teaching children who were deaf and hard of hearing spoken language
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altitude has skewed his staMy favorite sports seatistics. son is almost here, On second so it’s time to take OBSCURA base—making it a look at a few odds into the HOF this and ends when it year is former Atcomes to baseball. lanta Brave ChipOn first base— per Jones, outthe voting for the fielder Vladimir Hall of Fame. Guerrero, closer Again, this year, BY BECKY OSTERWALD Trevor Hoffman longtime Rockie and Jim Thome. Larry Walker All four are deserved and didn’t receive the 75 percent none were involved with perneeded to be included in this year’s class, all because formance-enhancing drugs. Any player that was involved he played 10 of his 17-year with PEDs should not be in career at in the Mile High City, and in some minds the the HOF—they cheated.
On third base—even though Walker didn’t make it this year, it would be better that he be included next year when Todd Helton is eligible for induction. It would be appropriate that both Rockies players be inducted together. Helton played his entire career in Colorado and remains a fan favorite. On a home run jog—I will be headed to Arizona next month to check out the 2018 Rockies during spring training. Last year the player that impressed me was rookie Pat Valaika.
He didn’t disappointment during the season. Batting a .258 with 13 home runs. Pitching has always been a problem for the Rockies, but this year with the addition of closer Wade Davis from the Chicago Cubs. Now in his 10th year, Davis has been an All-Star three times with a career 3.45 ERA. Both B.T. Galloway, who will be doing a column for The Villager this summer, and I believe this year’s Colorado Rockies look promising.
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Extreme Broncos fans team up for community spirit When there is no game day, Denver Broncos super fans and extreme tailgaters still find ways to raise community spirit. Littleton High School cheerleaders were also on hand Jan. 27 at Highline Place to interact with residents and work with Highline staff to collect coats for youth in need at Shiloh House. More than 1,000 coats were collected, along with other accessories that filled up the Denver Broncos Party Bus.
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ABOVE: Highline Place Community Relations Director Jodi Cornmann, Broncos Party Bus owner Matthew Mares, “Bronco Reaper” Jesse Esquibel-Torres and Broncos fan Corey Cleaver ABOVE, RIGHT: Dylan, Stephanie, Delilah Dunbar and Chris visit the inside of the Party Bus. RIGHT: “Orange Crushers” Darren Droge, “Broncos Reaper” Jesse Esquibel-Torres, extreme tailgater, Party Bus owner Matthew Mares and Highline Place residents Dave Weems and A.J. Wynkoop RIGHT, BELOW: More than 1,000 coats and other items wait to be loaded into the Broncos Party Bus. RIGHT, BOTTOM: Girl Scout Miley Quezada and the “Broncos Reaper”
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I am vacationing on a cruise qualities, while at the same line that promises I will “come time concealing one’s own back new.” It has been relaxing sexual interests and avoid with the only schedule being provoking unwanted sexual a daily workout and trying to interest among others? Is this score above 15 on afternoon to enhance and celebrate the trivia. freedom of one’s sexuality or to Today, we went to a beach. A diminish it? portion of the area was dedicatOh, the questions continue. ed to being “clothing From a personal optional.” Sun worRELATIONSHIPS point of view, I would shipers in their 60s declare that revealing a woman’s hands and 70s were naked are different than and unafraid. Their revealing her breasts. bodies were less than That revealing a tight or lean, yet they man’s chest is differwere parading in and ent than revealing out of the water without much of a care. BY JONEEN MACKENZIE his penis. Why? What are the rules when I find this very it comes to concealcurious. ment, modesty, sexual arousal What is the psychology beor lack thereof ? hind public nudity? Is it about Several articles I have read power, freedom, exhibitionism, healthy body image, beauty, point to the animal kingdom getting attention or being coun- and the natural, instinctual, tercultural? Is it to display one’s behavioral reproductive dance sexuality or to show that one that most species exhibit. I can overcome sexuality when squarely reject these inane all is exposed? comparisons. Humans are not This topic is quite delicate. instinctual, but rather intellectual, beings divinely designed Nudist beaches are a balancwith choice and cognitive abiliing act. Some are surrounded ties that are higher than those by fences and are hidden and discreet so that those who come of a chimpanzee. A portion of sexuality is emonly to stare are not welcome. bedded in body parts that are How does one expose all usually covered by swimsuits. parts of the body carefully The reason I personally would enough to reveal its wondrous
not disrobe in a public place is that, in my opinion, sexuality is sacred and meant for a higher purpose. These parts are so important to sexuality, attraction, vulnerability, reproduction, pleasure, privacy, happiness, delight, purpose, meaning, eroticism, commitment, relationships, closeness, emotional safety, autonomy, trust, connection, intimacy and life. I would not call myself a prude, nor would I consider myself libertine. I am fascinated that in one part of the world a woman must conceal all parts of their body, including hair and legs, as not to arouse, yet here on this Caribbean beach, there are no limits on displaying it all. This is not about morality, but rather clarity. It is clear to me that I do not want to share my body with the public. I am selective and intentional about with whom I will share. I choose to share only with my husband, who is committed to me, to my wellbeing, to my heart, to my emotional health and my highest calling. I remain curious. For more information or continue the discussion contact joneen@myrelationshipcenter. org or go to myrelationshipcenter.org.
new home country, but there are some exceptions. The U.S. State Department offers a handy checklist that can help you think through all the issues on retiring abroad. To access it visit Travel.state.gov and search for “retirement
abroad.” Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC “Today” show and author of “The Savvy Senior.”
Retirement saving tips for late starters
Despite countless television ads touting the virtues of retirement planning, it seems many people are not getting the message. According to a survey from GOBBankingRates.com, one-third of Americans have nothing saved for retirement. The picture is not any rosier in Canada, where Statistics Canada reports that just 65.2 percent of the country’s 14 million households contributed to a retirement plan in 2015. Financial advisors recommend men and women begin saving for retirement as early as possible. The longer people delay opening a retirement account, the less time their money will have to grow. Those who never open such accounts may not be able to meet their cost of living in the future. While it pays to start saving for retirement early, late bloomers who need to catch up should know that it’s never too late to start. • Sign up for an employersponsored retirement account. Many employers arrange for retirement savings accounts like a 401(k) for their employees. Such accounts are typically taxdeferred. As a result, men and women likely won’t even notice the money missing from their paychecks each month. Take advantage of such offerings if they exist. Such opportunities can be even more beneficial to late bloomers whose employers match contributions up to a predetermined percentage. • Start saving as much as possible. Many people contribute 6 percent of their pay to a retirement savings account such as a 401(k). That rule of thumb may be enough for young workers, but late bloomers may need to contribute
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a higher percentage of their incomes if they hope to catch up. If 10 percent is doable, then contribute 10 percent, being sure to diversify how that 10 percent is invested. Workers who can afford to contribute more might want to explore other retirement account options so they avoid putting all of their eggs into one basket. • Avoid high-risk investments. Investors trying to catch up on retirement savings may be tempted to invest their money in high-risk funds with the hope of making up ground quickly. But investors typically want to reduce risk as they get older. That approach should still govern late bloomers’ investing decisions, as high-risk funds that don’t perform well could leave aging investors with little to nothing come retirement. Prospective investors who need help choosing the right funds for themselves should contact a financial advisor. • Cut spending. Men and women getting a late start on retirement saving should examine their monthly expenses, looking for places to cut costs so they can reallocate those funds for retirement savings. Some ways to considerably reduce monthly expenses include cutting the cord with a cable provider, driving a preowned vehicle instead of a new model and downsizing to a smaller home. Men and women who have delayed saving for retirement should not panic. While it’s always best to begin saving for retirement as early as possible, there are ways for late bloomers to catch up and/ or create a decent-sized nest egg for their golden years.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Off the Clock: Cajun Carnival
Feb. 2, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate Mardi Gras early at Denver Botanic Gardens. Tickets: botanic gardens.org.
Augustana Arts Presents Stratus Chamber Orchestra
Feb. 2 and 3. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. “Dreams and Aspirations” featuring guests from the Lighthouse Writers Workshop and Picture Me Here, a storytelling fellowship for refugees and immigrants new to Denver. First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood. Feb. 3, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Tickets: 303-388-4962, online at AugustanaArts.org or at the door.
Wild Up and Birdman Live at Newman Center
Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. “Go anywhere, play anything” modern music collective led by Artistic Director/Conductor Christopher Rountree. Their program is “future folk.”Tickets: 303-8717720. Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Antonio Sanchez Birdman Live. Experience the explosive Oscarwinning film Birdman. Tickets: 303-871-7720.
ACC hosts Littleton Public Schools Arts Exhibition
Now-Feb. 6. Mon-Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Tuesdays until 7 p.m. Closing reception Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m. (light refreshments). Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College. Info: Anna Spillen at aspillen@lps.k12. co.us.
Feb. 15 and 16. Hosted by Joseph and Loretta Law Institute of Arts and Technology. “Terra-cotta Warriors 3D and Ode to Nature.” The Robert and Judi Newman Center Univ. of Denver. Tickets: 303-871-7720. Feb. 17-18, Kung Fu Organ, a Total Music concert featuring Yamaha Elect ones. Featuring Election soloist, Pang Bo. Tickets: 303-871-7720.
Music with a Mission Concert Series
“Bohemian Rhapsodies” with Feb. 16, 7 p.m. The Hummin’ Birds. Performers mix old-time Appalachian tunes with Arapahoe Philharmonic
Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood Campus, 3800 S. Logan St. Preconcert talk with the composer and soloist at 6:45 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. Classic Children’s Corner in the lobby at 7:10 p.m. Tickets: 303-781-1892.
country, bluegrass, gospel, swing and original songs. Cami and Mike will be joined by their daughter Claire on the fiddle. Concert benefits Heifer International. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 303-740-2688.
ACC to host CCSD Art and Excellence Showcase
Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Valentine’s tribute with Elvis impersonator Aaron Black. Please wear retro evening wear or costumes. Dancing, dinner, a teddy bear, scarf, and photo ops with the king after the show. Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia. RSVP: cherokeeranch.org.
Feb. 12-March 8. Participating schools: Cherokee Trail High School, Cherry Creek High School, Eaglecrest High School, Grandview High School, Overland High School and Smoky Hill High School. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday until 7 p.m. Sat., March 3, noon-5 p.m. A closing reception March 8, 5-7 p.m. with light refreshments. Colorado Gallery of the Arts at ACC. Free and open to the public.
Burning Love: Elvis Live!
Free Concert with the Colorado Symphony and DYAO
Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Celebrating 40 years of Denver Young Artists Orchestra. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets for this free concert can be reserved at coloradosymphony.org or dyao.org.
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Feb. 21-May 20. Opening reception: Feb. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; artist talk: 6:30 p.m. DeMarate’s works combine images of plants and animals with discordant artificial elements and processed foods. Gates Court Gallery at Denver Botanic Gardens, York St. Art exhibit is included with Gardens admission.
Internet I. Registration required. To be held in Tech Lab. Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Anderson room. Register: 800-272-3900. Feb. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. English conversation circle. Altenbach room. Feb. 14, 1-2 p.m. French conversation circle. Altenbach room. Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Writers group meets twice a month for writing discussion and practice. Altenbach room. Feb. 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Microsoft Excel: The Basics in the Tech Lab. Registration required. For information on all classes, call 303762-2567. mbrandstetter@englewoodco.gov.
CLUBS
Cancer League of Colorado Special Membership Event
Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m. sponsored by Specialty Appliance, 8775 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Info: cancer league.org/about-us/ membership.
DONATIONS
February is National Heart Month
The Double Tree DTC, 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village will donate 5% of your meeting booked in Feb. or March to the American Heart Assn. Receive triple Hilton Honors Points. Book your meeting between 2/18-37 and choose one of the following perks: Complimentary Cookie Break or Complimentary Welcome Reception. Info: 303-779-6161 or denvertech.doubletree.com.
EDUCATION
Free Nutrition Classes
Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. “Heart Disease Reversal Diets.” Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. “Eat to Beat Depression.” Both classes at South Denver Heart Center: Presented by Susan Buckley, RD. Register: 303-744-1065, southdenver.com.
Free Educational Classes for South Denver Cardiology An Evening in Verona Gala Feb. 22. A Romeo and Juliet Gala at the Associates
Ellie Caulkins Opera House performed by Colorado Ballet dancers. Emcee Aimee Caplis and auctioneer Doug Tisdale. An Italian-themed dinner in the “Montague” Chambers Grant Salon and the “Capulet” loge, followed by dessert served in the “Streets of Verona” Ellie Lobby and dancing on the stage. Gala committee chaired by Anne and Jim Hillary. Tickets: coloradoballet.org/gala or call 303-339-1618.
Littleton Symphony presents “Great Music from the Arts: From the Movies”
Feb. 6, 3-4 p.m. “Cholesterol and Your Heart.” Join Susan Buckley, RD, CDE and Renee Julien, RN. Feb. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. “Anticoagulation Basics: Through Thick and Thin.” Feb. 19, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. “Diabetes, Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance.” Join Susan Weithunat, RD, CDE. To register for all classes, call 303-7441065, southdenver.com.
Open House at Denver Academy
Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. With Charles Wetherbee, violin. Tickets: littletonsymphony. org or call 303-933-6824.
Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Serving diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADD/ADHD, grades 1-12. RSVP: denver academy .org/openhouse.
Madams and Martinis
CSU President Tony Frank
Feb. 23, 7-9:30 p.m. Ladies event features martinis, wine and excellent food, plus a tour of a historic 1884 home. Benefiting Denver Ballet Guild. RSVP by Feb. 18 by calling 303783-0078.
Temporary Art Exhibits
Through March 31, Dick Gallagher, Lakewood, Painting. An exhibit titled Inked Car Arts displays vintage cars and trucks from many manufacturers in street scenes or individually in gouache paint and Indian ink. Lone Tree Gold Club and Hotel.
CHAMBERS
Englewood Chamber Business with Breakfast
Feb. 13, 7:30-9:15 a.m. Swedish Medical Center, Ponderosa Room, 501 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood. Sponsored by Swedish Medical Center and Frame De Art with Richard Hammett, president and CEO, Swedish Medical Center. RSVP: 303-789-4473 or admin@myengle woodchamber.com Member with reservation, $10. Non-members and at the door, $15.
CLASSES
Englewood Public Library Classes
Feb. 3, 10:30-noon. Computer Basics -
Feb. 13, noon-1:30 p.m. “Challenges to American Higher Education and Colorado’s Position.” Dr. Frank will be featured at the Denver Athletic Club’s Club 55 Speaker Series Luncheon. Denver Athletic Club 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver. $25 paid upon entrance to the event includes a plated lunch. RSVP: 970-4916533.
EVENT
Civil Rights Awards Reception
Feb. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Presenting ADL’s Civil Rights Awards to Lauren Y. Castle, Stan Garnett and Gov. Ralph L. Carr (posthumous.) The winners of ADL’s 2017 Summer Associate Research Program memo competition will be recognized. Proceeds benefit the programs of the Anti-Defamation League’s Mountain Sites Region. $50 reception and awards ceremony. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks served. RSVP: adl. org/civilrights2018.
Opportunity Coalition hosts Darrell Scott
Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. Scott is the founder and executive director of Rachel’s Challenge. We Work, Triangle Building (near Union Station) 1550 Wewatta St., 2nd Floor, Denver. $20/ person. Half of cost donated to local charities.
Cocktails and light appetizers provided. RSVP: opporstunitycoalition.com.
Extreme Coupling Workshop
Feb. 10, 2 p.m. Learn the coupling secrets the pros use from Authorized Coupling Instructor Erin Lamberte at Bemis Public Library. Registration required for free workshop. Call 303-795-3961.
Centennial Institute Upcoming Events
Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Colorado State Treasurer Candidate Forum featuring Republican and Democratic candidates. Colorado Christian University, Leprino Hall - 170, 180 S. Garrison St., Lakewood. Free event. Info: 303-963-3157. Feb. 23, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Join for a historic broadcast of CPAC - live onscreen in the events center at the University. Conservative Political Action Conf. 2018, $55 with continental breakfast and lunch. Free parking. Info: 303-963-3157. Feb. 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Presidents lecture series on “The Faith of George Washington.” Dr. Peter Lillback, author of George Washington’s Sacred Fire and president and professor of Historical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Lepino Hall 170. RSVP 303-963-3157.
Valentine’s Day Celebration
Feb. 14, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Denver Clerk and Recorder/Public Trustee Debra Johnson’s 11th annual event. Judges and clergy will perform free marriage ceremonies. Food and beverages available. Drawings held for gifts from local businesses, elected officials and city agencies. Marriage licenses are $30. Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 101. Info: Mica Ward, 720-913-4866.
Mile High JACL’s Day of Remembrance
Feb. 18, 1-4 p.m. Free with free admission after program to the rest of the museum. Commemorate the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and celebrate the life and legacy of Minoru Yasui, Denver’s social-justice icon. Keynote speaker Peggy Nagae, the Portland-based lawyer was the lead attorney for the Supreme Court appeal of Minoru Yasui, one of three men who fought the wartime incarceration in the 1940s.
Board Game Day at Englewood Public Library
Feb. 18, 1-4 p.m. Do away with the doldrums. Play games at the library. For all ages. No registration required.
SCHOOLS
Breakthrough Kent Denver’s Ninth Annual Gala
Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m. The focus is to train future educators as well as close the achievement gap in our education system. Dancing, food and auction items. Info: breakthrough denver.org.
Colorado Fine Arts Assn. Establishes Scholarships
Feb. 15 - Available online. coloradofinearts.org. A new scholarship for graduating high school seniors in the state of Colorado. To recognize students who have demonstrated a dedication to the arts, specifically the Indian classical arts. Two scholarships valued at $500 (minimum).
SPORTS
South Suburban Race Series
Feb. 4 “Super Sunday 5K.” Platte River Trail, Littleton. Register: bit.ly/2018RaceSeries.
14th Annual Cherry Creek Baseball Hall of Fame
Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m. Hilton Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. The 2012 Cherry Creek AABC-17U World Series Championship Team will be inducted in addition to six new members: Alex Blackford, Mike Krach, Gordon Staab, Tim Hatfield, Josh Weisber and Dr. Michael Keirns. Emcee Garth Jax and keynote speaker, Brad Lidge, 2008 World Series winning closer for the Philadelphia Phillies and alumni of Cherry Creek High School. Coach Marc Johnson celebrates his 46th year at CCHS. Tickets: jackiemielnicki@comcast.net or 720-939-0567 orgaye@themartingroup.us or 303-475-3128.
Schools
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St. Mary’s Academy announces new high school principal
St. Mary’s Academy announced Jan. 23 that Iswari Natarajan has been selected as the new high school principal, effective July 1. Natarajan succeeds Kathryn McNamee, who is retiring after 43 years of service to SMA and 21 years as the high school principal. Natarajan has been a member of the SMA community as a faculty member and parent for the past seven years. She is the current Math Department chair and teaches AP calculus. Natarajan’s expertise at teaching Advanced Placement Calculus has earned her welldeserved recognition. For a remarkable three years in a row, 100% of the young women in her AP calculus classes received the highest score of
Iswari Natarajan 5 on the National Advanced Placement Calculus exam administered by the College Board. Natarajan received the Outstanding Colorado Educator Award in 2016-2017 and was awarded the Outstanding Teacher mentor in 2015 by
Stanford University. She spoke at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools Global Forum in 2015 and presents yearly at the Advanced Placement conferences. Prior to joining St. Mary’s Academy, Natarajan held various engineering positions. She was also the assistant director at Montessori School at Lone Tree and the director and lead instructor at mathnasium. She is currently the co-CEO and co-founder of Guru Power Prep, a program to help students develop their SAT and ACT test-taking skills. Bill Barrett, SMA Academy president, says of Natarajan, “During her tenure at St. Mary’s Academy, Iswari has demonstrated an impassioned
commitment to the school’s mission and Loretto School Values. As a teacher, administrator, colleague, and advisor, Iswari has led with compassion, enthusiasm, expertise, inclusivity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Her love for our students and their love for her is obvious.” McNamee, current high school principal, is thrilled with the decision, stating, “Iswari Natarajan is a most impressive educator, and she has the talents, skills and dedication to lead St. Mary’s Academy High School.” Reflecting on her new position, Natarajan stated, “As a proud member of our SMA community for the past seven years, it is with an overwhelm-
ing sense of gratitude and humility that I accept the position of high school principal. I am honored, humbled and excited to serve our community in this important role. Grounded in our Loretto School values I am committed to honoring our school’s mission and taking SMA to new heights of excellence.” Natarajan earned her bachelor of engineering in electronics and instrumentation from Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India. She has a Montessori teaching diploma from Montessori Casa International in Denver and earned a master of science in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park.
LPS quilting volunteers share a common thread—their love of kids
by 54 inches. To BY BILL YOUMANS find material that The glow from the late looks good toafternoon sun spread gether, the ladies across the room where sort through hunvolunteer Nancy Parsons dreds of pounds was gently pinning a quilt of donated cloth, top to large pieces of inseparating it by terior batting and cotton color and texture backing, forming a three and then carelayer “quilt sandwich.” fully trimming it Her experienced fininto strips of spegers pushed the pins cific widths. through the cloth with Peepgrass a precision developed says, “It amazes through countless hours Littleton Pu li S hools’ an y Parsons orks me how we can of sewing—and with each with a “quilt sandwich,” an important step in the quilting process. Courtesy of LPS take all of this stitch the quilt slowly scrap material revealed its beauty and “It gives me a purpose, a rea- from so many different sourcpurpose—to provide warmth, son to get out of the house and comfort and love. es, lay it out and decide how do something for others,” said Parsons, along with a dozen it will look good together. The Christine Peepgrass, one of current and retired Littleton finished product is so beautiful the founding members of the Public Schools employees have that it seems like we planned group. “We started this quiltgathered weekly for 17 years to every step of the process, but ing group in January of 2000 create more than 1,000 of these really it just comes together wonderful quilts. The ladies do- and have nothing but fun every out of our love for quilting and time we get together.” nate the finished quilts to kids for the kids that get the final Across the room, quilter at the Village North preschool, product.” Jeanette Egan is arranging the Options infant program, While these ladies, includstrips of cloth that will become local charities and family sheling quilters Daphne Cole and the geometric “blocks” for the ters, and around the world to a Kathy Gibbons, have been shartop layer, the colorful squares Chinese orphanage. ing their gift of quilting for dethat give a quilt its distinctive Utilizing the cafeteria space cades, the quilted blanket has look. She carefully pins them at the Education Service Centogether with just enough seam been around for a much longer ter in Littleton to create these remaining for Peepgrass to run time. The word “quilt” first aplabors of love, the volunteer pears in English around 1300, the pieces through her sewing seamstresses have produced but an Egyptian pharaoh of the machine. more than 65 quilts this year first dynasty (3400 B.C.) is ofThe finished blankets are a with no signs of slowing down. ten depicted wearing a quilted comfortable lap robe size at 40
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garment, and knights in the Middle Ages wore quilts under their armor to protect their skin from the heavy metal. The oldest surviving American quilt only dates to 1704, as it was common practice for the remaining fabric from an older quilt to be “repurposed” into a newer one as the old quilt fell apart. The ladies have found that quilting is a welcomed break from the hectic pace of everyday life, as the meticulous rhythm of passing a needle and thread through the fabric again and again slows everything down around them. A major benefit of the quilting group is the friendships that develop. As they share stories during the afternoon about family and travel and retirement, more work gets
finished, including tying quilt knots, ironing seams and preparing material for their new volunteer product—making burp bibs for infants. With more than 10,000 volunteer hours invested in the group’s 17 years of quilting, Egan smiled as she thought about how long the ladies would continue to quilt, proclaiming “as long as kids need to stay warm and need to know they are loved, we will be making quilts.” To donate quilting supplies (fabric, batting, thread and embroidery floss) to the quilters, contact Pam Hubbard, LPS volunteer coordinator at 303347-3414. Bill Yeomans is a writer and photographer for Littleton Public Schools.
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FLEURISH
Bollywoodthemed Beaux Arts Ball to honor eight grand marshals A Bollywood-style night is planned by National Jewish Health for its annual Beaux Arts Ball on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Hyatt Regency Denver/Colorado Convention Center. The vibrant night calls for black-tie attire infused with colors and
jewels. Co-chairs are Karen and John Ikard, Wendy and James Miller and Suzanne and Lee White with dozens serving on the executive committee. For information, call 303728-6546 or visit Colorado BeauxArtsBall.com.
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Tethered by Letters sets The Novel Gala for Feb. 23 Raising funds to fight illiteracy has been the goal of Dani Hedlund since her teens. Tethered by Letters was her brainchild, established in 2007 as a literary nonprofit, mentoring writers, focusing on education and community outreach. The organization will hold its third annual and largest
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fundraiser The Novel Gala on Friday, Feb. 23 at the romantic Tuscan venue Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood. Those who attend are encouraged to don Wonderland ensembles for this special evening, which will honor Carrie Morgridge with the Novel Philanthropic Award. For more information, visit tethered byletters. com.
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FLEURISH
Rotary Club helps support the Colfax Community Network
BY SCOT FULLER The Colfax Community Network held their annual holiday party Dec. 23 at the Aurora First Presbyterian Church. This annual party is for the many folks who call the motels on east Colfax Ave. their “home” and includes a holiday meal, visit from Santa, arts and crafts/games, shopping for gifts and getting them wrapped for that special day. The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast helped out once again for the kids’ wrapping room - the kids go shopping for their loved ones and then bring their presents to the wrapping room for to wrap! Luckily, these Rotarians did not have to be a skilled wrapper...It’s just fun to help the kids pick out the perfect paper and card for their gift and then do an awesome wrapping job for them. The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast has been supporting the Colfax Community Network for over seven years now in providing assistance to the transient motel population living on East Colfax Avenue. The mission of Rotary International is service above self. These Family Dinner Nights are a way of providing a sit-down dinner for the families of East Colfax in a warm, safe environment. The Colfax Community Network organization provides many services to these families including after school care for the children, a food pantry, coupons for clothing, help with transportation to medical appointments, and counseling for
ormer enver Megan. Rotary volunteers helping support the Denver area community job searches, etc. For more information about this wonderful charitable organization, please visit their website at colfaxcommunitynetwork.org. Colfax Community Network has been a great way for new members of Rotary Club of Denver Southeast to get involved in the community; the commitments – wrapping or preparing dinner, are of a short duration and no one has to make a long-term or timeconsuming commitment. Said Cheryl Radke, “It is how I got involved more in Rotary and how I also got my family involved. As a family we have now wrapped presents for many years together. The activities we engage in are fun, useful and rewarding. Although we aren’t “changing lives” we are making a dinner, or a holiday, a little more enjoyable for these families and in my view, that is important.”
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast meets weekly at the Cherry Hills Country on Thursday mornings. If you are interested in learning more about what Rotary International does in the Denver Community, or would like to get involved, please reach out to Membership Chairman Hilton Martin at HiltonMartin@yahoo.com.
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Adam’s Camp Hoops for Hope The sixth annual Adam’s Camp Hoops for Hope, presented by Adam’s Camp and Partners in Pediatrics, is on Sunday, March 18 from 2-4 p.m. Adam’s Camp Hoops for Hope is a one-of-a-kind community event bringing together kids and families, Adam’s Camp campers with special needs, local celebrities, former professional and collegiate athletes, and the providers from Partners in Pediatrics for a unique game of basketball and so much more. In addition to the game, which is highly entertaining in its own right, a games area,
roving magician, mascots from Colorado’s sports teams, face-painting, and a silent auction mean there is something for everyone. It all adds up to great family fun for a great family cause, the children and families of Adam’s Camp. Get your game on and bring the whole family to the Gold Crown Field House for an afternoon of first-rate entertainment benefiting children with special needs and their families at Adam’s Camp. Tickets: $8 in advance online, $10 at the door, free for children 3 and under, family 4-pack just $25. contact@adamscamp.org or 303-563-8290.
Pixelated by Whiting at the Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Botanic Gardens announces its 2018 outdoor exhibition of large-scale sculptures by contemporary American artist Mike Whiting. Pixelated: Sculpture by Whiting will be on display April 28 though September 23, 2018 at the Gardens’ York Street location, features brightlycolored metal sculptures created within the pixelated aesthetic of Pac-Man and other eight-bit vintage video games. This is the first outdoor solo exhibition for the artist and features several new works created to complement and contrast the gardens’ landscapes. Whiting says “The gardens are in their own way virtual spaces—carefully created environments. They have the power to transport you, to give you the feeling of faraway places. Similar are the digital environments of video games. The contrast of the sculptures’
4th Annual Luggage Trade-In Program February 1 – 28, 2018
Pixelated: sculpture by Mike Whiting geometric and manmade materials can seem at odds with the gardens, but they are connected in the dialogue about the re-presentation of nature.” Whiting’s work explores the relationships between the natural world and the artificial world of digital media along with two distinct visual styles: eight-bit graphics — which have enjoyed a recent resurgence in games like Minecraft —
and minimalist sculpture. Graphics in early video games such as Donkey Kong and Space Invaders were reduced to simplified pixel forms because of technological limitations, while the minimalist art movement created objects that were purposefully simplified. Pixelated investigates the opposite intents of these two artistic approaches that result in a strikingly similar visual outcome.
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LEGALS Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 8000 ____________________________
CENTENNIAL CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO THE ENCOMPASS RINCON SMALL SCALE CITY REZONING CASE NUMBER LU-18-00007
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with GH Phipps Construction Company for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as 2017-01 Altura Plaza Tenant Improvements - AD Works 1st Floor . The work generally consisted of General Construction. Final Settlement will be made on February 13, 2018. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the abovedescribed project whose claim therefore has not been paid by GH Phipps Construction Company or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80166, at any time up to and including February 12, 2018. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from GH Phipps Construction Company. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7980 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY INVITATION FOR BID IFB-18-15 TOWMASTER T-40 TRAILER Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for the purchase of a Towmaster T-40 Air Ramp Tag Trailer for the Road and Bridge Division of the Arapahoe County Public Works Department. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation For Bid (IFB-18-15) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2018. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7998 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Construction Contract for Deer Trail Paving -3rd Ave. (Cedar St. to Elm St.) Project No. C 16-011 ITB No. 17-19 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work performed under this contract generally consisted of and includes but was not limited to asphalt paving and subgrade reconditioning; grading and erosion and sediment control; seeding and mulching; construction traffic control and associated improvements within the Town of Deer Trail, Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished
labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within the Town of Deer Trail, Colorado, whose claim has not been paid by Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including March 5, 2018. This Notice is published pursuant to §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment to Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Legal # 7999 ____________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 ________ Plaintiff: HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: FREDDIE POLK; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. _______ Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Stephane R. Dupont, #39425 Gina C. Botti #42005 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 ______________________ Case Number: 17CV032504 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: FREDDIE POLK You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Dated: December 22, 2017 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By:*s/Stephane R. Dupont Stephane R. Dupont Exhibit A CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 103, BUILDING NO. 10702, HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO., AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP RECORDED JUNE 26, 1980 AT RECEPTION NO. 1976776, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION FOR HIGH HOLLOWS CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JUNE 26, 1980 IN BOOK 3236 AT PAGE 64, ARAPAHOE COUNTY RECORDS, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.
Also known as: 10702 E. Exposition Avenue, #103, Aurora, CO 80012. This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Published in The Villager First Publication: January 4, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7942 ____________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 Case No.: 17JV139 Division 35 Courtroom 35 In the Matter of the Petition of: Parent/Petitioner: Rosibele Abarca Morales For Minor Child OSCAR DANIEL ABARCA MARAVILLE For a Change of Name to: CARLOS DANIEL ABARCA MARAVILLA PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on November 30, 2017 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition requests that the name of OSCAR DANIEL MARAVILLA be changed to CARLOS DANIEL MARAVILLA Shane Kloek Clerk of Court Colleen Anderson Deputy Clerk Published in The Villager First Publication: January 18, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7971 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112-4031 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner - Plaintiff, v. GERALD PIQUET, MAISHA ROBINSON Respondents – Defendants, and any unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, to wit: $17,943.00, in United States Currency Respondent(s) – Defendant(s). Case Number: 17CV32468 Div./Ctrm.: 21 CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CONTRABAND PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE FORFEITED THIS MATTER comes before the court pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S., as a Petition in Forfeiture seeking a Citation to Show Cause Why Contraband Property Should not Be Forfeited, brought by the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado. The Court has examined the Petition and the supporting affidavit and has considered the PetitionerPlaintiff’s request for the issuance of a Citation to Show Cause. The Court is satisfied that the Petitioner-Plaintiff has shown probable cause that the seized property in this action, as described in the caption above, is contraband property subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S. The Court finds that the named Respondents-Defendants in the caption is the only person known to have, an interest in, or to have asserted and interest in, the subject matter of the action. The Court, therefore, issues this citation: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE RESPONDENTDEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ORDERED TO APPEAR for a first appearance on this case in the District Court in and for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, Division 21 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, State of Colorado, on the 13th day of February 2018, at 8:30 a.m., and to show cause, if any there be, why the court should not grant the relief requested in the Petition in Forfeiture served herewith, which seeks the forfeiture of the subject matter property described in the caption above, which was seized on the date of June 27, 2017, at or near the location of I-225 and E. Iliff Ave., City of Aurora, county of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. The Aurora Police Department is the agency holding the seized subject matter property.
The Court orders that this citation may be served by certified mail, in accordance with §16-13-505(7,) C.R.S. You are warned that, pursuant to §16-13-505(1.7)(b) and (8), C.R.S., if you fail to file a response to the Petition in Forfeiture and in accordance with §16-13-505(2)(d), or if you fail to appear personally or by counsel at the first appearance, pursuant to §16-13-505(8), C.R.S., judgment by default shall be entered against you by the Court forthwith for the relief demand in the Petition in Forfeiture, without further notice. Pursuant to §16-13-505(2)(d), C.R.S., the responsive pleading shall be designated a response to petition and citation to show cause and shall be filed with the court at or before the first appearance on the petition and shall include: (I) A statement admitting or denying the averments of the petition; (II) A statement setting forth with particularity why the seized property should not be forfeited. The statement shall include specific factual and legal ground7s supporting it and any affirmative defense to forfeiture as provided in this part 5. (III) A list of witnesses whom the respondent intends to call at the hearing on the merits, including the addresses and telephone numbers thereof; and (IV) A verified statement, supported by documentation, that the claimant is the true owner of the property or an interest therein. You are advised that, pursuant to §16-13-505(5) C.R.S.: “Continuance of the hearing on the merits shall be granted upon stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown.” DONE this 12th day of January, 2018 BY THE COURT: John Lawrence Wheeler DISTRICT COURT JUDGE TIME OF ISSUANCE Published in The Villager First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7975 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: QUINCY BRAVO, Child, and concerning HONESTY BRAVO, JOHN DOE AND CY’REE PAGE, Respondents. Pax Moultrie, Esq., Registration No. 37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303--636-1879 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 17JV318 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding CY’REE PAGE and JOHN DOE is set for February 8, 2018, at the hour of 1:30 p.m., in Division 35, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Pax Moultrie, Esq., Reg. #37945 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1895 Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7996 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
CYRUS DOTY Children,
ALEXIS SPRADLING AND BONNIE MAHATHEY Children,
And concerning:
And concerning:
TINA OSBORN, FRANK LAST NAME UNKNOWN, AND JOHN DOE Respondents.
SAMANTHA SPRADLING, JOHN DOE, LOGAN CLARK, AND ANDREW MAHATHEY Respondents,
Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889
And concerning:
Case No: 17JV829 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding FRANK LAST NAME UNKNOWN AND JOHN DOE is set for March 27, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: January 23, 2018 Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F) Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7989
GERALD DORIA AND SANDRIA DORIA Special Respondent(s). Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV496 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE and LOGAN CLARK is set for March 13, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child (ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: January 25, 2018 Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission (the “Commission”) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider a rezoning at 7140 S Potomac, as more fully described below (the “Subject Property”), to change the zoning in the southernmost portion of the Subject Property from Business Park 100 (BP100) to Industrial (I) under the City’s Land Development Code. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission will make a formal recommendation to City Council (the “Council”) regarding the proposed rezoning. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, to consider the rezoning. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearings referenced above. The hearings will be held in City Council Chambers, Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112 at the above noted times and dates. Further information concerning the proposed rezoning (Case No. LU-18-00007) may be obtained by calling the City of Centennial Community Development Department at 303-754-3356. SUBJECT PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ENCOMPASS BUSINESS PARK FILING NO. 2, AS RECORDED ON OCTOBER 13TH, 2017 UNDER RECEPTION NO. D7116839 OF THE RECORDS OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER’S OFFICE, LYING WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST, OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, WHENCE THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 4, BLOCK 1 OF SAID ENCOMPASS BUSINESS PARK FILING NO. 2 BEARS SOUTH 00°08’04” WEST WITH ALL BEARINGS HEREIN BEING REFERENCED TO SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1, NORTH 00°08’02” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1.17 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 646.00 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY, NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06°46’04”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 76.31 FEET; THENCE DEPARTING SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY NONTANGENT TO SAID CURVE, NORTH 90°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 320.69 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 1, SOUTH 71°06’46” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 158.28 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY HAVING A RADIUS OF 485.96 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF LOT 1, WESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19°59’01”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 169.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF 15,482 SQUARE FEET OR 0.355 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7991 ____________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:00 p.m., February 15, 2018 for the Belleview Avenue and Holly Street Signal
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Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Improvements Project.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail ballot election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Catherine T. Bright, Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, phone number 303-770-2700, email address cbright@svwpc.com. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The plans and specifications for the Belleview Avenue and Holly Street Signal Improvements Project are currently available electronically via QuestCDN on the Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. The project scope generally includes the replacement of the existing span wire traffic signal system with a mast arm traffic signal system. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:01 p.m., February 15, 2018, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Matthew Layman at (303) 708-6111. /s/ John Sheldon, Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Legal # 8004 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, preceding the election, May 1, 2018. HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7986 ____________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) INTERSTATE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Interstate South Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail ballot election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one director will be elected to serve a two-year term. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Catherine T. Bright, Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, phone number 303-770-2700, e-mail address cbright@svwpc.com. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail ballot election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Catherine T. Bright, Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, phone number 303-770-2700, email address cbright@svwpc.com. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, preceding the election, May 1, 2018.
The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, preceding the election, May 1, 2018. GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7985 ____________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Hills at Cherry Creek
INTERSTATE SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7987 ____________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail ballot election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Michele Barrasso, Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, phone number 303-7702700, e-mail address mbarrasso@ svwpc.com. The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (not less than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before
the election). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, preceding the election, May 1, 2018. ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT By: /s/Michele Barrasso Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7988 ____________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Chapparal Metropolitan District (“District”) of El Paso County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7992 ____________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Mansfield Heights Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7993 ____________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Sarah H. Luetjen, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day. VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7994 ____________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HILLCREST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Hillcrest Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):
that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim with Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District, c/o, Chuck Reid, CliftonLarsonAllen, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or before the date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability for such claim. s/s Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District Published in The Villager First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Legal # 7997 ____________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HILLCREST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Hillcrest Water and Sanitation District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form.
HILLCREST WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. HILLCREST WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 8001 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on February 19, 2018 final settlement with Insituform Technologies, LLC., will be made by Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District for the “2017 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or
Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 8001 ____________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Kathy L. McKune 3333 S Bannock St., Suite 250 Englewood, CO 80110 303-762-8222 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., EXCEPT Tuesday, February 7 and Monday Wednesday, February 12-14, 2018. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on March 2, 2018. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the
close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Kathy L. McKune Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 8003 ____________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Littleton Fire Protection District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and Jefferson County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960 sblair@crsofcolorado.com Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before end of day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. LITTLETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 8005 ____________________________
MISCELLANOUS PUBLIC NOTICE
The 2017, 2016 and 2015 annual financial reports for the Cibrowski Family Foundation are available for Public Inspection during regular business hours from today’s date through July 31, 2018 at the Office of Deon E Fitch, Chairman, Cibrowski Family Foundation, 6059 S Quebec Street, Suite 202, Englewood, CO 80111. 303-7409497, 303-740-9593 (Fax). Published in The Villager Published: February 1, 2018 Legal # 7990 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SUZANNE SCHUDY MOONEY, deceased Case Number: 18PR30019 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before June 4, 2018*, or the claims may be forever barred. Patrick R. Mooney Personal Representative 6311 South Grant Drive Centennial, CO 80121 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 25, 2018 Last Publication: February 8, 2018 Legal # 7977 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of KENNETH HERMAN LEWIS, aka HERMAN K. LEWIS, aka KENNETH LEWIS, deceased Case Number: 18PR29 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before June 1, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathleen Anderson Personal Representative 14181 W. Bates Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 1, 2018 Last Publication: February 15, 2018 Legal # 7995 ____________________________
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Local photographer captures the beauty of Colorado
“It’s all film. I hate digital. I think it’s a feel-good book.” For the first time, each image is accompanied by a four-line verse of Marquez’s poetry, each line purposefully consisting of eight syllables (at least in most instances). The book opens, for example, with a sunrise
Continued from Page 1 Great Sand Dunes, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Sangre de Cristos, Red Mountain Pass and Pikes Peak are among the attractions featured “It’s the beauty of the mountains, everything in Colorado that’s gorgeous and wonderful,” he said.
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Music director Devin Patrick Hughes leads the Arapahoe Philharmonic in two of Antonín Dvořák’s most masterful compositions for the orchestra’s first performance of 2018. On Saturday, Feb. 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. when the Fisher Auditorium will be filled with the lush Romanticism of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 in G minor, Op. 88. The work sees a notable change in demeanor from his previous symphonies. Cheerfulness and lyrical melodies abound, as do references to the delightful Bohemian folk music he admired. Dvořák’s magnificent Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104, will also be performed by guest soloist Kelcey Howell. Howell is the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s 2017–2018 T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition Winner.
She is currently a junior at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music in the cello studio of Matthew Zalkind, a member of the Lamont Symphony Orchestra, and performs as a substitute cellist for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Howell has performed as soloist on over 20 occasions with orchestras in Colorado and Montana, most recently as competition winner with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Denver Young Artists Orchestra and Parker Symphony Orchestra. The program opens with contemporary flare in Mason Bates’s Warehouse Medicine. Bates is emerging as a powerful musical voice in new music, his works being performed in many of the country’s largest concert halls. Musical America recently
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FACING PAGE: A moose photobombs at Piney Lake: “It’s he who walks in solitude, a place where spruce are plentiful.” LEFT: Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Note the bear face in the rock formation: “This isn’t just a late-day nap. It’s been said he sleeps all the time.” BELOW, LEFT: Photographer Andy Marquez’s favorite photo in the book: A cold morning in Chatfield State Park BELOW, RIGHT: A rainbow in rural Douglas County: “As hope was fading, here it came.”
It’s the beauty of the mountains, everything in Colorado that’s gorgeous and wonderful. - Andy Marquez, photographer
Photos courtesy of Andy Marquez
Continued from 18 “I love that shot,” Marquez said. “That was a 5-degree morning down in Chatfield, a lot of ice. I wasn’t even expecting the sun to come up. I was just trying to get foggy shots.” Sometimes wildlife takes a prominent role, such as the shot of an owl staring into Marquez’s camera on the eastern plains. “I call it ‘Spellbound,’” the photographer said. “I used to walk at night a lot. A couple of times, I’ve had owls kind of swoop down. They’re huge. They spread their wings at you.” Sometimes the wildlife shows up as more of a photo bomb than an intended subject, such as the moose who walks through Marquez’s shot of spruce trees next to Piney Lake. It was one of the rare shots for which the photographer forgot to bring his tripod. A surprise turned up in a photo taken at Garden of the Gods—what appears to be the face of a bear “etched” in stone in the foreground of a moonrise. “I didn’t even notice that when I took it,” Marquez said. “My editor said to me, ‘Do you see the bear face? Look carefully—eyes, nose, mouth.” Marquez, who has taken
photos on six continents in 30 countries during a career spanning more than three decades, says the Colorado mountains are near the top, in more ways than one. “In Switzerland, it was cloudy and stormy. I didn’t get to see much of the
peaks,” he said. The Li River in China is another of the photographer’s favorites. Marquez is largely a selftaught photographer, his only formal training being a two-semester course that was part of his journalism major
at the University of South Carolina. He says some of his eye for photography may have come from a near-death experience he had many years ago during a three-day coma, a result of his then-undiagnosed diabetes.
“I did see the light they talk about. I know that for sure,” he said. “I think I’ve been able to see the light better. I’m talking about the light in the sense of what you see every day. I can see within a minute of light being at its best.”
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Happy Second Smoke-Free Anniversary, Littleton!
It’s Good For Health, It’s Good For Business! Congratulations on two years with an outdoor smoke-free downtown zone, including electronic smoking devices downtown and citywide. For more information about Littleton’s Smoke-Free Main Street area see City Code Section 6-10-2 (A)