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Polis and CDPHE continue to explain roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Back on December 30, when Governor Polis announced that every Coloradan aged 70+ would be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine because the were the first group listed in phase 1B, he also announced a reshuf ing of priority groups that put 1.3 million total people in phase 1B. That group now included frontline essential workers in multiple areas including education, which sounded to many as though it included teachers. That was happy news to school administrators and parents who are anxious to see students back in school full-time. Some teachers and others began to find that the vaccine was available to them. But prioritizing approximately 22% of the state’s population in Phase 1B inevitably lead to confusion. Many people in the 70+ group couldn’t get a vaccine, while others in different parts of the 1B group did. Providers tried to follow applicable protocols, but they were also highly focused on making sure they got all the vaccines allocated to them into Coloradans’ arms as quickly as possible. The governor and other state officials have likened the distribution system, while designed to be equitable, to “driving a car while building it at the same time.”
Governor Jared Polis
After two more press conferences on January 6 and January 8, the plan for distributing the first group of vaccines in Colorado seems to have sorted itself out. Everyone in phase 1A is supposed to be vaccinated by the middle of January. After that, the focus will be on our 70+ citizens who are at the top of the list in phase 1B, because, as the governor has said and the data has shown, 78% of all deaths from this virus in our state have been of those aged 70 or above. Said differently, the risk of death to persons in that age group from this virus is 500 times greater than that of a young person, per Governor Polis. Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of CDPHE, said on January 6 that “everyone age 70 and over should be vaccinated by the end of February.” Most of the major health providers in Colorado
are accepting anyone 70+, regardless of whether they have received care from that provider or not, to make an appointment to receive the vaccine, as long as there are doses available. On January 8, Governor Polis named the providers that are providing that service as including SCL Health, UCHealth, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente, Centura Health, Banner Health, Salud Family Health Centers, Vail Health, and Boulder Community Health. HealthONE is currently only vaccinating health care workers, according to CDPHE and HealthONE’s website. The Villager asked the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) how long it takes for the vaccine to provide immunity after it’s given. They told us, “Studies show that it takes about one to two weeks after your last dose for your body to be able to protect itself against illness. Current information suggests it is possible that someone who has been vaccinated against COVID-19 may still have a mild or asymptomatic infection or spread
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the virus to others, so it is important to continue taking precautions. Continue wearing masks and practicing physical distancing. While no vaccine is effective, fizer and Moderna have reported that their vaccines are about 95% effective.” Polis shared that the state currently receives about 70,000 doses of the vaccines on Monday and Tuesday each week to last until Sunday. CDPHE has a vaccine dashboard on its website that said, on January 10, that as of the end of the day January 8, 217,250 doses of the fizer and oderna vaccines combined had been put into Coloradans’ arms. That total represents 33,878 people who have received both doses of the vaccine and 149,494 people who have received only the first dose. tate officials pointed out that the dashboard relies on reports received from providers. Everyone who has received the first dose of the vaccine has been scheduled to receive the second dose in the specified window of time for doing so. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the second dose of the fizer vaccine should be administered right around da s after the first dose; the second dose of the Moderna vaccine should be administered close to 28 days after the first dose. here is no clear guidance on how much longer it is all right to wait for the second dose, however, Governor Polis has said that he does not foresee delaying second doses in order to use the available vaccine to provide first doses for others. Polis’ plan to give all second doses in the specified time after the first dose is consistent with the advice in public statements that have been made by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
of the National Institutes of ealth, as well as fizer and Bio ech, fizer s partner in developing its vaccine. For now, to support K-12 schools, in addition to having provided 2,440,750 KN95 masks between August and December at no charge, Colorado school districts will have access to over one million free BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests each month for home use. This test is self-administered and produces a highly (97%+) reliable answer about whether the person has COVID-19. Starting at the beginning of March, the rest of the 1B group will be eligible to be vaccinated. It consists of, “1) Frontline essential workers in education, food and agriculture, manufacturing, U.S. postal service, public transit and specialized transportation staff, grocery, public health, frontline essential human service workers, and direct care providers for the homeless. 2) ssential officials from e ecutive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government. 3) Essential frontline journalists.” On January 8, Governor Polis reminded Coloradans to continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines even though hospitalization and death numbers in Colorado are better than in some other states. He pointed out that, “In the past, the CDC believed that about 40% of the spread of the vaccine was by asymptomatic people. They now think it’s more like 60%.” Governor Polis also pointed out that it is entirely possible that new vaccines from Johnson and Johnson and/or AstraZeneca could be approved for immediate distribution at any time. The availability of vaccines from either or both of those companies would allow the entire vaccination timetable, now scheduled to extend through the summer, to be moved up. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Biden advisor answers questions about increased vaccine distribution BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Michael Osterholm, PhD, is a highly regarded epidemiologist associated with the University of Minnesota, where he holds a host of titles, notably Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, professor in the Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science and Engineering, and adjunct professor in the medical school. He has been a familiar face on cable news throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Osterholm currently serves on President-elect Biden’s Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. On January 11, in an online interview with the Washington Post, Osterholm answered questions about how the new administration in Washington hopes to improve the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide. In response to a question about increased distribution of previously held back vaccine doses, Osterholm explained that, “There is no need to deviate from the science that determines when second doses should be given. When the program was set up, there was a plan to hold back second doses. What the Biden team has done is say we don’t need to hold those second doses, so we can keep a strategic reserve and release the rest. You’ll see more doses out there, but not exactly all of them.” He explained that the transition team has done a very careful review of the supply of vaccines being manufactured and determined that many more doses can be released without compromising the ability to deliver second doses on schedule per scientific recommendations da s for the fizer vaccine and 28 days for the Moderna vaccine). On the subject of protection afforded by the vaccines, Osterholm said, “It is very clear from National Institutes of Health and companies’ data that there is protection after the first dose, but we don t have data about how long it lasts. The second dose is required to assure the robust response that creates immunity.” While offering high praise for the success of Operation Warpspeed in creating, manufacturing, and testing effective and safe vaccines, Osterholm expressed his longstanding concern that, “not enough has been done to address people’s knowledge, attitudes, and
Michael Osterholm, PhD
beliefs about the safety of the vaccine. Many minorities are hesitant to take it, as are a
significant number of health care workers. I have great confidence in the ob the
has done to make sure this vaccine is safe, but we must translate that trust into the general public and we have not done that yet.” He also addressed the need for better planning around the “last mile” of the journey of the vaccine into Americans’ arms. He pointed to the fact that the delivery of the vaccine to residents and staff of long-term care facilities for the elderly is via a direct contract between the federal government and private pharmacies (CVS and Walgreens). Dr. Osterholm said that one of the reasons that plan is not occurring at the expected rate, is, “The limited amount of vaccine available (to states) is being split between that (federal) program and the states’ own program. The incoming administration understands this and will make additional resources available to the state,” collaborating with each
state to address its unique needs and circumstances. Osterholm expects that the increased supply of the vaccine, along with financial resources to help states distribute it and support from the federal government will sharply increase the number of doses of the vaccine getting into people’s arms, based on their risk priority. He noted that he had not yet been vaccinated but is very anxious to get the vaccine when his “turn comes up.” (Osterholm is 67 years old). While he is hopeful that life in the United States will start to return to normal by summer, Dr. Osterholm said it may depend upon the dissemination of adequate public information to assure all Americans that it is safe, in addition to sufficient manufacturing and distribution capacity. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Politics is very serious business The chickens came home to roost as Trump supporters gathered in Washington D.C. to rally behind President Trump. The number of supporters was astonishing with ags, hats, and signs. It has been ver difficult for the President and many of his supporters to believe that he lost this election fair and square. The President did ask the massive crowd to march to the Capitol to demonstrate their peaceful support for him. The Electoral College ballots were being delivered to Vice-President Pence who accepted them over threats from the President to refuse them on grounds that elections laws
How strange it is to enter the first few weeks of anuar without our National Western Stock Show. The snow and cold last weekend reminded me of how the weather usually takes a spin towards chilly weather during stock show days. The complex is undergoing major renovation and construction so we can just look forward to next year with new facilities and Covid-19 put out to pasture. *** Local restaurants are able to reopen indoor dining under tight restrictions. Just in time, as the cold weather has shut down most of the outdoor patio dining. It appears that a level “Orange” will be enacted this week allowing 25 percent occupancy. The rules change often and fast, but it appears that relief is heading towards our heroic dining establishments; at least for the brave stalwart owners, operators and staffs. It has always been or should be: “Proceed at your own risk” for workers and customers. *** If you’ve been following business news, the rise of a cashless society is moving upward. Something called a “Bitcoin” has now become valued at over , on Wall Street. This is not a coin but electronic digital currenc , replacing currenc . It is now sweeping around the world so that billions of dol-
had been violated in at least si states. o his honor, Pence accepted the ballots and the debates began over election challenges starting with Arizona. Soon thereafter the session was interrupted by the historical invasion of the capitol by mobsters who appear to be an assortment of over avid epublicans, and anarchists. We saw the mobsters wearing helmets breaking windows, scaling the walls, hanging from ledges and climbing through shattered windows. Never would we expect Americans to be storming their own seat of government. olitics is, and alwa s has been, serious business. ars have been fought over politics
lars can simply be transferred as legal tender electronically. This may be the future or one of the biggest heists in history. Stocks in this new currency are reaching record highs every day. Many business firms are not accepting paper money because of ovid , that ads to the rise of digital currency. *** One of my friends out in California sends me clippings from he acramento Bee, a former McClatchy newspaper that recently was sold to a new group. The clipping is about Alden Global Capital moving to purchase a major prize, ribune ublishing, the parents of nine major metropolitan newspapers that include The Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News and The Baltimore Sun. Why is that of interest to m column readership ell, Alden controls its network of newspapers through its Media ews Group subsidiar , owners of The Denver Post. Alden is offering $520.6 million for Tribune Publishing. The successful purchase would make the Alden/MediaNews group a very formidable rival to the largest U.S. newspaper chain, Gannett. Just so you know The Denver Post is not going out of business; they have very substantial ownership that is on the march. The largest stockholder and founder of lden, andall . mith and his wife donated ,
in America. Cries of woe have arisen from both sides of the aisle over this invasion and lack of security with advance notice of this huge crowd assembling in Washington D.C. It appears that the Capitol Hill police that has officers were ill prepared and slow to request assistance from the 4000-member district police force, national guard, and federal law enforcement agents. The forced entry should never have happened. adl , people died because of this lack of preparation and Trump supporters angered over election allegations. o his credit, president elect Biden wants to get on with the nation’s business; the new regime takes office
to the Trump campaign. I wonder if the staff down at The Denver Post are aware of that. *** It’s been a rocky start to the New Year with the unrest and election turmoil reaching a climax in Washington D.C. last week. Some nasty history was written with a huge crowd of Trump supporters pushing aside Capitol Hill police and storming the nations Capitol. The crowd was urged to march over to the Capitol building where the Electoral College ballots were being received to cast the majority of them for President-elect Joe Biden. Meager security allowed more aggressive mobsters to enter the building and scare the hell out of the legislators and stop the proceedings. inor damage was incurred, but the damage was to the nation’s soul to have the sacred building invaded and our nation’s leaders threatened. One female air force veteran was shot dead and a Capitol Hill guard suffered head injuries that later led to his death. Three more deaths were recorded during the da , not in the Capitol. Aggressive arrests have been launched and many of the invaders have been arrested and charged with serious offenses. Hero of the day was Vice-President Pence who did not yield to President Trump’s plea to reject the
on January 20. Vice-President Pence will attend. President Donald Trump will become “Citizen Trump” once again and will be the titular leader of the Republican party. It is doubtful that he just fades into history. It is possible that America will move further to a parliamentary multi-party of progressives, moderates, conservatives, and independents in future coalition governments. The challenge today is to gain independent vote favor. Had the U.S. Senate followed President’s Trump urge to pay pandemic financial relief his two Georgia senate candidates might have been elected. Voters tend to vote their pocketbooks. Now they will get the money.
electoral college ballots. Pence related that he did not have the authority to decline the ballots. he final acceptance of the ballots came in early morning hours after hours of debate over many election legalities, none proven that would have changed the massive vote of around 81 million for Joe Biden and 74 million for President Trump. Bottom line, we need to clean up our nation’s statewide elections with legislatures in control of voting laws. By seeing that the laws are enforced, having strong paper trails, voting machines that can be trusted, and allow poll watchers to do their jobs. Let’s count the votes on election da , not da s and weeks after the election is over. astl , we need to upgrade security at the nation’s Capital, it is be ond the pale that the walls were breached so easily and our building and leaders placed in jeopardy. A lesson learned for future years and the stormy future that looms ahead. Instead of impeachment talks the new leadership needs to get to work to solve the nation’s wounds and conduct the people’s business. President-elect Biden said as much that his first goal is to fight ovid and we can all support that 100-day pledge to fight this pandemic. There is much work to be done to save America.
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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!”
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The extraordinary gift of solitude
have been running around with my hair on fire with all the trappings of the holida s. I loved having house guests, making gingerbread houses and baking with m grandbabies, decorating, lighting cand apple winter candles, and en o ing wonderful food. ob was to make magical memories and do what I could to serve others. ow it is time to go back to work. ith all the new pro ects we have at the Center for elationship ducation being awarded millions of dollars in ederal grants for marriage and famil strengthening as well as adolescent health, I have too man demands and not enough time. few nights this week, I got home from the office after pm. ll I wanted was to be alone and put m brain into neutral. dear husband wanted to spend time with me, make sure that I had eaten, learn about m da , and even watch an episode of ueens Gambit on et i . I have been gone all da and, of course, I need to switch gears
to be a loving and attentive partner. It is a good thing I do not have the demands of a pet with the feeding, walking, bathing, and animal care duties. hat would send me over the edge. I ust need five minutes of solitude. I do not want to care for, nurture or accommodate an one else s needs. I ust want m time alone. he research regarding alone time is robust. tudies show the abilit to have alone time has been linked to increased happiness, better life satisfaction, and improved stress management. eople who en o alone time e perience less depression. he busier one is the more one benefits from alone time. Being alone allows me to think, recharge, rest m brain, focus, and be uiet. It allows me to feel the rh thm of m breaths and the condition of m heart. hen there is silence and solitude, I feel the presence of God. pending time alone gives me a chance to ponder m purpose and m passions, m gifts, and talents. In a uiet space I have the opportunit for clarit and focus, think-
ing about goals, m progress, opportunities, planning and changes. It allows me to be thankful and full of gratitude. I think about m accomplishments and how much I love, adore, and cherish m children and grandchildren, famil , friends, and colleagues. uiet place allows me to reboot my brain and unwind. ost of the time being around a lot of people gives me energ , but too much of that without a break drains m soul and makes me crank . onstantl being on does not allow me to refresh and replenish. Being alone without the noise of the world allows me to be stronger, more creative, and productive. nowing the benefits of solitude makes me fiercel intentional about alone time. I become a private e e seeking a uiet place. I get up earl and sit in the dark with m coffee, I go for a walk, shut m door, sta up late and ust take in the silence of the night. a be I will ask for what I need and declare I need to be alone. ealth people ask for what the need. oneen m relationshipcenter.org
Denver Art Museum seeking artists for large scale mural
he enver rt useum is looking for a local artist or multiple artists working in collaboration to submit a mural pro ect proposal for the reopening of the museum s artin Building, slated to open in the fall of .
A picture containing building, sky, outdoor, city
orking together with the museum and local communit , the artist s selected for this new, large scale mural commission should tell a stor of the enver metro area s vibrant and creative scene, as the mural will serve as a beacon of welcoming to students, families and visitors of all ages who enter the museum s doors near enver s ivic enter ark. he mural, with a canvas set for about feet, will remain on view for up to three ears and should aim to enrich the lives of museum visitors b sparking creative thinking and e pression. he ideal artist s for this pro ect • ural artist s with e perience working in a variet of environments. • ocal, with strong ties to communities in the seven count enver metro area dams, rapahoe,
Boulder, Broomfield, enver, ouglas and efferson counties . • Interested in pro ects with participator e periences for the public. • Interested in collaborating with museum staff in pro ect planning. he artist s selected for this opportunit will receive , in total for the completion of the mural artwork and a supplemental materials budget. dditional support, such as installation, marketing and promotional support, will be provided b the museum. rtist who have e perience or interest in engaging the communit and celebrating diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged to appl . o prior working relationship with the museum is re uired to appl or be considered for this opportunit . he deadline to appl to this call for proposal is rida , eb. , , at p.m. hose who are interested in learning more about this opportunit can attend a oom information session scheduled for an. , , at p.m. or additional details on this re uest for proposal and to learn how to appl , please visit the on our website.
Ron Williams named 2022 Citizen of the West SUBMITTED BY MORGAN UNKS
Centennial recognized as one of the country’s best cities for remote workers SUBMITTED BY ALLISON WITTERN
hroughout and the I pandemic, there has been a shift in emplo ees working from home leading to oom towns cities that are booming as remote work becomes more popular, according to a recent stud completed b etail e ot. he it of entennial ranks as ne of the ountr s Best ities for emote orkers list. he methodolog to create this list identified the best cities for remote workers based on three factors communit and safet , housing and living costs and health and weather. nl cities with at least , were included in the anal sis and onl one cit per metropolitan area was on the final list of cities. he it of entennial has a population of more than
, residents and is consistentl recognized as one of the safest cities in olorado. entennial s rankings for this particular list were • verall work from home score . • ommunit safet . • ousing living costs . • ealth weather . • etro area enver urora akewood, his ear has been like no other and for man working from home is now the norm. s much as I hope we can get back to working in person it is e citing to see our it on this list, sa s entennial a or tephanie iko. hank ou to our partners who maintain the infrastructure needs of our workforce and of course to our citizens for doing what the can to sta safe.
he ational estern tock how is proud to announce on illiams as the itizen of the est. his prestigious annual award recognizes those who embod estern pioneers spirit and determination and perpetuate their agricultural heritage and ideals. committee of communit leaders selects recipients. r. illiams has been selected for this esteemed honor. till, in light of the ational estern tock how postponement, he will receive the award at a dinner in anuar at the ational estern vents enter. roceeds from the event support scholarships the ational estern cholarship rust awards annuall to students that attend colleges and universities in olorado and oming and ma or in gricultural cience, ural edicine or eterinar edicine. on illiams is a respected leader in business, education, civic, and philanthropic communities. e has made man contributions to the communit through his long standing service and financial commitments. r. illiams contributions are indelible across olorado and to the future of the ational estern tock how. on illiams grew up in a small town in ebraska, with a graduating high school class of . e received his undergraduate degree from earne tate ollege, earne , ebraska, and his master s degree from the niversit of ebraska, incoln, ebraska.
pon graduation, he moved to enver. In , he oined an oil compan in which he later became an owner. e is the former resident and hief ecutive fficer of the Gar illiams ompan . he compan s communit investment division, he iton oundation, supported non profits, including the olorado hildren s ampaign, enver reschool rogram, rban and onservanc , and man others. his is where r. illiams first became involved in and found a passion for philanthrop . r. illiams co chaired the capital campaign to raise private funds for a new state of the art hildren s ospital at the itzsimons ampus in enver. e and his committee successfull raised million to build the new hospital. illiams has also served on the Board of irectors for the enver ublic chools oundation for a decade. e is credited with shaping and in uencing education in enver. e activel raised more than million for the foundation. on is a ver competitive person, and ever thing he does, he wants to do as well as it can be done, said kip iller, a long time golfing and business colleague. iller added, It s demonstrated in the results he brings about. In one of his latest philanthropic and civic endeavors, on served as the hairman of the ational estern tock how Board of i-
rectors. on has been a member of the ational estern tock how Board of irectors since . e ve got a sizable pro ect to reinvent the ational estern and make it much larger and much better, and I ve been spending all m time doing that, illiams sa s. It s like starting a new career, and it s been fun. on has been instrumental in the transition of the ational estern enter into a acre ear round educational, research, commerce, and entertainment campus, the impact of which will e tend far be ond the annual ational estern tock how. r. illiams was inducted into the olorado Business all of ame in , is a lifetime member and past hairman of the Board of irectors of hildren s ospital olorado, and a member of the board of the hospital s foundation. e continues his philanthropic involvement b serving on the niversit of olorado ospital board and is a member of the olorado orum. o sa on illiams has dedicated his life to helping to create a better, stronger olorado would be an understatement. e is trul an outstanding member of this communit and the itizen of the est honoree. hough dedicated to his career and communit engagement, on has also devoted his life to his wife, ille, and their daughter and two sons. e also en o s spending time with his seven grandchildren in his spare time. o purchase tickets for the itizen of the est event honoring on illiams, please contact organ nks at or nks ational estern.com.
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Greenwood Village
BEETLE KILL WOOD T
BY PATRICIA RUBY LECLAIRE
his is a love story for me. I had never seen beetle kill wood until about six years ago when shopping at my local Home Depot, and there it was, on an end cap. We each looked at each other and knew it. There were great things to happen. Enough wood to make a wainscoting wall in my bedroom and to do the same in the master bath was purchased. My interest continued to grow and the next thing I knew, I was making wall and counter décor out of the wood! The house
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As 2021 was approaching, the GV city council held its regular annual budget workshop at its new maintenance building 2.7 miles from city hall. It was a three-hour meeting where the proposed budget for 2021 was discussed. Since the coronavirus pandemic resulted in decreased tax collections from what was originally budgeted in 2020 and the council anticipated lower than normal tax revenues in 2021, proposed expenses were reviewed to see if any should be reduced. Led in large part by Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kerber and his district two city council partner Anne Ingebretsen, the council decided to cut nearly $300,000 in 2021 community recreational and social events, including Greenwood Village Day, the Fishing Derby at Tommy Davis Park, the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting, Fall Fest, and the Easter Egg Hunt. Also removed from the proposed 2021 budget was $75,000 in training and education across all city departments except the city council and just under $22,000 for catering and meals provided to volunteer board and commission members at their evening meetings and at city council meetings. The city council left open the option of returning some items to the budget during 2021 in the event that revenues are higher than expected. On the subject of the city’s premier summer event, Greenwood Village Day, Ingebretsen said that if it was later determined it could be held, “I would get rid of the fireworks be-
cause they are dangerous with drought conditions and a waste of money.” Kerber agreed, sa ing that the fireworks display, at “$18,000 for 13 minutes is wrong.” He suggested adding instead the Neighborhood Night Out, a police department event celebrated one evening in June around the country. Kerber also criticized the scholarships awarded by GV’s Arts and Humanities Council (AHC) to students who attend GV schools. On August 17, the AHC awarded college scholarships of $5,000 each to two Cherry Creek High School seniors who will study music in college. The school also received a $500 stipend for its arts programs in honor of the student winners. Kerber said scholarships should be no more than $1,000, the stipend for the school should be eliminated, and scholarships should only go to GV residents, regardless of where they go to school. GV has steadfastly refused to record its city council meetings or study sessions on video, unlike most home-rule cities in Colorado, including, in the area, Denver, Englewood, Littleton, and Cherry Hills Village, along with Arapahoe County and the state legislature. That policy has remained unchanged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, during which five out of eight G city council members have attended most city council meetings remotely. GV usually records its study sessions and city council meetings on audio. The 2021 budget workshop was not recorded by audio, nor were official minutes taken. The Villager attended the meeting. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
For More Information, Please Visit greenwoodvillage.com/g There are many ways you can help by contacting the Colorado State Forest Services at csfs@colostate.edu/ search and click, search how can I help. Now that you have a bit of information about how the wood was destroyed, I want to introduce you to recycling the beetle kill wood, or blue stain wood, and creating art from that wood, especially for gift giving. Most of your lumber stores carry the wood, but if you are into woodworking projects, you will want to check out Mountain Heart Woodworks in Elizabeth ( 303-
became literally lined with the wood. The natural blue gray color was so beautiful that I never put a finishing coat onto the color, in fear it would change! After experiencing this wood, I understood how I could become a part of this recycling process by teaching and sharing about its beauty. The trees dying because of a beetle infestation (a little bug the size of a piece of rice) is a sad story. Warmer winters and lower precipitations allowed the beetles to live through winters and increase their breeding cycle, and in turn, increase the number of trees lost to the kill. The amount of premium pine wood decreased, while a blue stained wood (that was considered a defect) was of a growing quantity. Between 1990 – 2019, the destruction of Western conifer forests occurred from the southern Rockies to British Columbia. In Colorado alone, over 3.4
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million acres of forest have suffered the tree loss due to the native Mountain Pine Beetle. Just as destructive and another native is the Spruce Beetle, killing trees across 1.7 acres. Information resources are from Wikipedia and Colorado State Forest Services.
621-2120) or visit the website for their large selection of beetle kill wood as they are a sawmill, a lumber yard and a wood design shop . Also, any of the featured art works and more can be purchased by reaching out to me at rubyrockstherock@ gmail.com
The Centennial City Council approved a resolution waiving liquor license applications fees, some renewal fees and COVID-19 odification fees, consistent with Senate Bill 20B-001, which Governor Polis signed into law December 7. By waiving these liquor licensing fees, Centennial is able to further assist our local restau-
rants who have been impacted by COVID-19. This waiver does not include retail liquor stores, grocery stores or convenience stores. Presumably these stores have not been negatively affected economically by the issued public health orders to the extent of restaurants, hotels, taverns, etc. This waiver is in effect until December 7, 2021.
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The future of Quincy Farm is still a hot issue in CHV BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
he first herr ills illage cit council meeting of was mostl spent discussing the future of uinc arm, the . acre propert at . uinc be ueathed to the cit b atherine at nderson upon her passing in . he propert , once a working farm, has remained largel unchanged, and has a conservation easement on it. fter ears of tr ing to agree on how to best utilize the propert , in ugust , at nderson s granddaughter atalie submitted a proposal for the famil to take back title to for no cost and operate the propert . n ovember , af after hearing from a number of interested parties, decided to solicit citizens opinions about what to do with uinc arm. In ecember, the cit received a new proposal for the propert from the herr ills and reserve , which had earlier stated it would partner with the nderson famil if the propert was returned to them. ouncilmember l Blum spoke first, sa ing, he biggest challenge we face is the potential cost of maintaining this propert after . It s important that if we do transfer this propert , there should be an re uest for proposal , and it should include the abilit for to take the propert back if the proposed plan is not fulfilled. ouncilmembers an heldon, ike Gallagher, and and eil agreed. ouncilmember fshin afavi said, here s a little bit of a bad taste in m mouth because of what has done to atalie nderson . could have stepped up through the ears. ow the have done it after atalie proposed it first. But we need to
get the best deal for the cit and for the propert ... e need to set up a time line. If it takes an individual or an organization too long to come up with a proposal, that is probabl an indication of how long it will take them to perform on the contract. e need to make this decision and finalize it in the ne t three months... a be should decide who we should invite to submit a proposal. also has to have a method for evaluating proposals that are received. a or ussell tewart also thought the idea made sense, but clarified that, e might not accept an of the proposals. he nderson famil has made a proposal. e have an obligation to sta in communi communication with them. e don t know what happened between atalie and , but that doesn t reall involve us. anne arpenter, president of came forward to clarif the organization s position. he said, e want to be clear that we are ver committed to and we have been for a long time. e met with the cit manager on ec. to ask about the planned surve and we voiced our concern that it was onl going to consist of two options. e believe the cit should consider the long term communit benefit of as well as the financial concerns. e feel that there is a lower cost option that has the cit maintaining ownership while partnering with a non profit like . ur intention is not to compete with the nderson famil proposal but to provide a third option that we feel is cost effective and allows the cit to maintain ownership. ur goal is to help activate the propert regardless of who owns it to provide education opportunities and conservation options. e view it as important that the option of partnering with a local
non profit that would provide education and volunteer opportunities and fundraising possibilities be considered. e are not advocating one ownership or the other as we e plained to atalie nderson on ecember . e don t consider ours a competing offer to hers and we are sorr that she sees it that wa . eri eff, the last remaining resident of uinc arm, offered her view that atalie nderson had acted in good faith and met all the cit s re uirements. hen others came forward with new ideas. eff felt that, B returning it to the famil it would have classes and become a working farm again, and, It will be what at wanted. ormer a or aura hristman said, I s mpathize with the nderson famil because I think it was unfair to approach them until the cit had a better idea what it wanted to do and that it was a knee erk response to the draft master plan. I suggest that the nderson famil and the and an other part who chooses to could submit multiple proposals. o, instead of having to pick one, the could all sa what the would be willing to do. ore options are a good thing. he pointed to the process the igh ine anal orking Group and the igh ine anal onservanc utilized to get public input and support for its plan for the igh ine anal. inall , atalie nderson spoke. I would ust suggest that our include that all activities in compl with the conservation easement. ou ma want to include olorado pen ands in considering an proposals. he first time I ever heard from the , the had alread met with the cit to discuss their proposal I stand behind the comments in m letter and we look forward to submitting our proposal as part of the process. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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outdoor e hibit from une une . he rt on oan rogram is designed to promote public interest in art, develop communit pride and enhance the visitor e perience at Goodson ecreation enter and the udson Gardens vents enter. he program is open to artists residing in olorado and their sculpture s must meet the site re uirements and be available for the
ear long displa . elected artists will receive a honorarium and their sculptures must be for sale. receives a commission on sculptures sold through the program. he application deadline is arch , . or more information about and , visit ssprd.org. Go to hudson gardens.org for more information about the udson Gardens vents enter.
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BOOK REVIEW This Tender Land
This book was released in 2019 and was written by author William Kent Krueger. The setting is along the banks of Minnesota’s Gilead River in the summer of 1932. The opening scenes take place at the Lincoln Indian Training School, where Native American children are sent to be educated. Odie and his brother Albert are the only white faces at the school. After a terrible crime is committed, the brothers must ee. he take with them their best friend Mose of Sioux heritage and a little girl named Emmy. They aim for the Mississippi River and a place to call home. The author describes the book as a tale of four orphans who set sail together on an odyssey. And what an odyssey it was! I was hooked from the beginning. Each part of their journey was unforgettable. My heartstrings were often pulled hard as I became attached to each character. I covered my eyes or cried a few tears or cheered wildly. The author wrote with compassion for humanity but also showed the dark side. A thread of hope was present throughout, which I appreciated.
News of the World
This book was published in 2016 by Paulette Jiles. The setting is Texas in 1870. It was just released as a movie starring Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel. If you are the type who
likes to read the book before the movie, now is your chance to do so. After the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through Texas giving live readings to paying audiences, who are hungry for news of the world. Captain Kidd is assigned the task of delivering a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. The orphan girl was raised by Kiowa Indians after they killed her parents four years prior. She has forgotten English and tries to escape at every opportunity during their 400-mile journey. Their route is fraught with difficulties and danger, but eventually the pair form a bond. I found it interesting to glimpse into the times of the late 1800’s Texas and the story of a captive girl’s journey to reintegrate into the “white world”. Wonderfully read on Audible.
Extreme Measures
The author, Dr. Zitter, is described as an expert on the medical experience of death and dying. Her specialties of pulmonary/critical care and palliative care brought to life the spectrum between a comfortable, natural death
verses a “keep alive at all costs” mentality. Her book provides horrific e amples of how failure to discuss and plan can lead to disastrous suffering at the endof-life. It made me question why we fight natural death. I began to wonder if our fear of death is the enemy rather than death itself. Dr. Zitter’s stories made it clear to me that it is unfair to place our families or care teams in a position of not knowing our wishes because we avoided planning and discussion of possible scenarios. The turmoil of families and physicians to guess what the patient wants or to keep someone in a suffering state encased in life support can harm the souls and go against ethics of all involved. This book was thoughtful and presented many sides of difficult d ing e periences. he author shared cases that made her question her decisions and the typical hospital conveyor belt towards a mechanical death with multiple tubes and devices attached to our bodies. I found it incredibly valuable to understand typical trajectories that might occur at the end of life from illness, organ failure, frailty or dementia. It helped me gain clarity on my own wishes and I encourage others to read the book and then discuss with loved ones. Rather than it being a depressing subject matter, it has the potential to be a gift if the reader can move into a place of communicating and documenting wishes for end-of-life. Natural death
has the potential to be a blessing if managed well with palliative care, understanding and acceptance. I give my thanks to Dr. Zitter for writing this book. I wholehearted recommend it!
To learn more about Lisa and her books, visit her website, www.LisaJShultz.com. To read more book reviews, follow her on Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/ LisaJShultz. Lisa loves speaking to groups, and she would be happy attend your book club. Call her at 303-881-9338.
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BY DONALD PETERSON
alty, not to put your own interest in a con ict with those of the Trust; and 3. A duty to administer the Trust with care and prudence. It is best to consult with an experienced probate attorney or accountant, regarding any potential ta filings and other questions you may have regarding your duties as a Trustee.
Dear Readers,
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What are the responsibilities of a Trustee?
In a prior article, I advised about the general responsibilities of a Personal Representative under Colorado law. Once you have been named as a Trustee, Co-Trustee, or Successor Trustee of a Trust, there are certain duties to perform and rules to follow, as well. Your authority as Trustee comes from the Trust itself, and your duties and powers should be described in the Trust. Thus, you should read the Trust in detail, as it should answer many of your initial questions.
The three basic duties to the rust and its benefi iaries are
1. A duty of impartiality not to favor the interest of one party over another; 2. A duty of undivided loy-
As Trustee, you must set up and keep a set of Trustee’s accounting records. These records must make a clear distinction between assets you handle as Trustee and assets that are your own. Any mixing of the two is strictly prohibited. The frequency with which you much provide an accounting to the beneficiaries should be stated in the Trust. If it does not say how often, then an accounting should be provided at least annually.
Trust Registration Statement
Under the Colorado Uniform Trust Code, a Trust may, but need not, be registered in the State of Colorado in the District Court where the Trust has its principal place of administration. However, failure to register a Trust subjects the Trustee to the personal juris-
diction of any Court in which the Trust could have been registered. Further, if a Settlor (the one who creates a Trust) or a qualified beneficiar demands registration, the Trustee must register the Trust within 30 days or be subject to sanctions, including removal or surcharge. Trusts created to facilitate qualification for medical or other public assistance under the Federal Social Security Act, or that are otherwise not subject to the Colorado Uniform Trust Code, must also be registered. A Trust may not be registered if doing so would be inconsistent with the jurisdiction of, or registration in, a foreign jurisdiction. There are no deadlines for registration, other than those created following a demand for registration from a Settlor or qualified beneficiary.
What are the four key medical/ estate plan documents you need now?
Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in
an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/ estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust). Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to
help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/ Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 28: What to Do When Someone Dies, Aaron L. Evans, Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/Forthe-Public/Senior-Law-Hand book.
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How seniors can make their bathrooms safer and easier to use Dear Savvy Senior,
SAVVYSENIOR
What tips can you recommend for making a bathroom seniorfriendly? My 78-yearold mother has mobility problems and fell getting out of the bathtub last month. I’d like to modify her bathroom with some safety features that can help keep her safe. Concerned Daughter
allowed for your mom’s bathr xt re a get a l gin nightlight that automatically turns on when the room gets dark.
Bathtub/shower: To make bathing safer, purchase a rubber suction-grip mat, or put down adhesive BY JIM MILLER nonskid tape on the t h er r And have a carpenter install grab bars in and around the tub/shower for support. Dear Concerned, If your mom uses a showGreat question! Because er curtain, install a screw or more accidents and injuries bolt-mounted curtain rod, happen in the bathroom than versus a tension-mounted rod, any other room in the house, so that if she loses her balance this is a very important room and grabs the shower curtain to modify, especially for sethe rod won’t spring loose. niors with mobility or balance For easier access and safer problems. bathing, consider getting your Depending on your mom’s mom a shower or bathtub needs and budget, here are chair so she can bathe from a some simple tips and product seated position. In addition, recommendations that can you should also have a handmake her bathroom safer and held, adjustable-height showeasier to use. erhead installed that makes chair bathing easier. Floor: To avoid slipping, If your mom has the budget a i le x i t get - i for it, another good option is ath r g r the r ri to install a curb-less shower a tt ti a e r or a walk-in-bathtub. Curbget slip-resistant tiles, rubber less showers have no threshr i l ri g r i tall old to step over, and come wall-to-wall carpeting. with a built-in seat, grab bars, li re i ta t r a a Lights: Good lighting is adjustable handheld showeralso very important, so install head. While walk-in tubs have the highest wattage bulbs a door in front that provides
a much lower threshold to step over than a standard tub. They also have a built-in seat, handrails and a slip resistant bottom, and some have therapeutic features like whirlpool water jets and/or bubble massage air jets. Curb-less showers and walk-in-tubs run anywhere between $2,500 and $10,000 installed.
Toilet: Most standard toilets are around 15 inches high and can be an issue for taller seniors with arthritis, back, hip or knee problems. If your mom has trouble getting on or off the toilet, a simple solution is to purchase a raised toilet seat that clamps to the toilet bowl, and/or purchase toilet safety rails that sit on
each side of the seat for suprt r a i tall a e ADA compliant “comfort height” toilet that is 16-to-19 inches high.
Faucets: If your mom has twist handles on the sink, bathtub or shower faucets, consider replacing them with lever handle faucets, or with a touch, motion or digital smart faucet. They’re easier to operate, especially if she has hand arthritis or gripping problems. Also note that it only takes 130-degree water to scald someone, so turn her hot water heater down to 120 degrees. Doorway: If your mom needs a wider bathroom entrance to accommodate
a walker or wheelchair, an i ex e i e l ti i t i stall some swing clear offset hinges on the door which will ex a the r a a a itional two inches. Emergency assistance: As a safety precaution, you should also consider purchasing a voice-enabled medical alert system like Get Safe (GetSafe.com) for her bathroom. This device would let her call for help by simple voice command, or by pushing a button or pulling a cord. a all the e suggested products at either medical supply stores, phara ie ig- x t re h e improvement stores, hardware and plumbing supply stores, as well as online.
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Colorado Mountain Colleges offer scholarships to “Finish What You Started” BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER
With the goal of helping “individuals who have earned college credits finance an associate’s degree,” Colorado Mountain Colleges (CMC) have announced the “Finish What You Started Scholarship” program. Its goal is to encourage those who began college but didn’t accumulate enough credits, to get their associate’s degree. Scholarships are available for $250 to $500 per semester, beginning with the Spring 2021 term, for up to
three consecutive semesters. Regular in-district tuition is $85/credit-hour for most programs, more for the bachelor’s degree programs in education and nursing. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be classified as in district, which means they must reside in the city or very near to the city in which one of CMCs 11 campuses is located. The CMC district covers, “12,000 square miles, three national forests, six wilderness areas and most of Colorado’s major ski resorts.” CMC has full-service residential campuses in Leadville, Spring Valley at Glen-
wood Springs, and Steamboat Springs, along with eight community campuses in Aspen, Breckenridge, Dillon, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs proper , i e, alida, and ail Valley at Edwards. A Colorado resident need only have resided in the CMC district for 32 days to qualify. Non-residents of Colorado would not qualify for this program as it is presently designed, since they must live in the state for a year before they are considered to be in-district. In addition to being deemed in-district, a candidate for the Finish What You Started Scholarship program must also
have stopped attending college at least a year ago, not hold an associate’s degree or higher, have a 2.0 grade point average (overall grade of C or better), and have completed at least 24 credit hours in their previous college attendance. Students need not have attended Colorado Mountain Colleges in the past to be eligible for the scholarship. They can have earned their minimum 24 credit hours at any accredited not for profit two or four ear college or university. Besides numerous two-year associate degrees and one-year certificate programs in dozens of subject areas, CMC offers
bachelor’s degrees in nursing, business, education, leadership and management, and sustainability. Sierra Verburg, CMC admissions representative, told The Villager that credits earned at CMC are guaranteed transferrable at any accredited public college or university in Colorado. For more information on the Finish What You Started Scholarship or other information about CMC, Ms. Verburg can be contacted at sverburg@coloradomtn.edu or 970-947-8329. For general information about CMC, go to https://coloradomtn.edu. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Dr. Ira Kowal looks back on 47 years in Greenwood Village BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Originally from Massachusetts, Ira Kowal moved to Colorado for a fellowship opportunity in cardiology at the University of Colorado now nschutz chool of Medicine in 1973. Like many who came here from east of the Mississippi River, he never looked back. In an interview with The Villager on December 23 at his home on Willamette Lane off Steele Street in rural GV, Dr. Kowal told us, “In 1973, the Waring family owned a large area of land including this whole neighborhood. There were some divorces in the family and I bought the property on Steele Street from them
and built a house. I left there in 1980 when I was divorced. I met Joly (nationally renowned landscape artist Joellyn Duesberry) in 1984. When we married in 1986, she said, ‘I’d love to find a countr house on some property. I said I know exactly what you want. It’s right down the street from where I used to live.’ ” The modest house, built in 1963, is trimmed in yellow wood siding, has a wood shake/shingle roof, and is smaller than most of the properties around it, even though it sits on two and one-half acres. It probably looks much like it did when it was built 57years ago. Kowal was a practicing cardiologist from 1973 until 2008, when he retired. Unlike most doctors, he spent most
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This photo from 2019 was taken when Dr. Kowal played the piano to entertain visitors at Swedish Hospital, where he practiced cardiology for four decades before retiring in 2008.
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of his years in medicine as a solo practitioner, occasionally partnering with one or two other doctors for a period of time. He made time for other activities in his life, winning multiple state championships in tennis in this state. He was also a ski racer, he told us, and won a state championship in that sport when he lived in Cleveland. Joly, as her husband called her, lost her battle to pancreatic cancer in 2016, and Kowal has lived on his own in the house since then. He had two dogs when we met him, including a 150-pound, 3-foot-tall Irish Wolfhound named August (he goes by Auggie) who is still a puppy and like other puppies, chews through things like his leash and occasionally has accidents on the oor. e were present for both. We asked Kowal what he remembered about Greenwood Village. He talked about neighbors on South Steele Street in the early
years, like Sam Emanuel, who was a general surgeon, and McNeil Fisk, who went to Williams College in Williamstown, MA where Kowal did his undergraduate work. Fisk was a member of the Greenwood Village Board of Trustees in 1967 when GV and its nearby neighbor, Cherry Hills Village, almost merged into one city. Residents of both cities had to vote to approve the merger. According to GV’s reported history, Cherry Hills residents voted 368 to 276 in favor of the two cities merging, but GV residents voted it down by a margin of 306 to 264. After that vote, Fisk was elected mayor. Reminiscing, Kowal told us, “I remember the Village, as far as property was concerned, was like this place, wood framed and fairly understated, just like some of the houses that are still here now. he minimum lot size was two and a half-acres.” He continued, “When the
city annexed the area east of I-25, that changed the character. Those lots were onehalf acre, what we considered high-density homes. We tried to stop that annexation. I went to talk to someone on the city council at the time, a man, I don’t remember his name. It was obvious he had a social concept of people who lived in my area as being rich and spoiled.” Kowal talked about the development of The Preserve in the 1980’s… “There was a number of attempts to use that land, there was a proposed golf course. The land was zoned as two and a half acre residential. Buz Koelbel tried to persuade the city council to increase the density of The Preserve. We got a group of people and formed a protest group. I collected signatures and submitted a petition to the cit council against the zoning change to smaller lots (Lots in The Preserve, other than in Bateleur, are from 0.75-acres to 2 acres). Freda Poundstone was the mayor then and she was in favor of it. The Koelbels had a number of choices about how to develop the land but they couldn’t get it approved. Our city council people were in favor of it but some people were against it. We wanted to see the two and a halfacre lot size kept. “After the Preserve was approved (by a citywide vote of all the residents of GV)”, he told us, “I decided I wasn t going to fight cit hall. I just live in my little pod. I know my neighbors around me well, but that’s all.” We thanked Dr. Kowal for his time and stories. As we left, he and his dogs went back to his couch to watch TV. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE City of Greenwood Village Notice of Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Property NOTICE IS HERERBY GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 4-10-120 of the City of Greenwood Village Code, the City has had in its possession the following property for more than 30 days without claim having been: Property Description
Owner
Estimated Value
Reason Held
Ammunition
L Tolbert
0-100
Safekeeping
Knife
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Credit Cards
C Anastasia
0-100
Safekeeping
Hand Torches/Lignter
J Pettes
0-100
Safekeeping
Vehicle Title and Key
J Martinez
0-100
Safekeeping
Colo Licence Plate
M Mustafa
0-100
Safekeeping
Colo Licence Plate
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Colo Licence Plate
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Watch, ID and Knife
J Chavana
0-100
Safekeeping
Cell Phone
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Debit Card
J Copone
0-100
Safekeeping
D Sanchez
0-100
Safekeeping
J Pittman
0-100
Safekeeping
R Ray
0-100
Safekeeping
M Martinez Apaez
0-100
Safekeeping
J Yoon
0-100
Safekeeping
M Purevchuluun
0-100
Safekeeping
C Sadler
0-100
Safekeeping
P Vaughns
0-100
Safekeeping
D Morales
0-100
Safekeeping
Passport
C Loera Nieves
0-100
Safekeeping
Credit Cards
D Pugliano
0-100
Safekeeping
H Melendez
0-100
Safekeeping
K Bennet
0-100
Safekeeping
Jewelry
B Patton
100-1000
Safekeeping
Knife
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Colo License Plate
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Colo License Plate
P Hammond
0-100
Safekeeping
E Erwin
0-100
Safekeeping
Sword
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Knife
K Manning
0-100
Safekeeping
Jacket and Cap
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Bag and Documents
M Rardin
0-100
Safekeeping
Leveling Laser
J Mercado
100-1000
Safekeeping
Bag and Coins
I Cupepper
0-100
Safekeeping
Snow Board and Book Bag
J Koren
0-100
Safekeeping
Backpack
E Watloms
0-100
Safekeeping
Dog Bed
D Decker
0-100
Safekeeping
Suitcase
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Backpack
Unknown
0-100
Safekeeping
Knife
Unknown
0-100
Found
Knife
Unknown
0-100
Found
Geen Bag
Unknown
0-100
Found
Bag and Contents
Unknown
0-100
Found
Pellet Gun
Unknown
0-100
Found
Backpack
Unknown
0-100
Found
Tools
Unknown
0-100
Found
Backpack
Unknown
0-100
Found
Misc Tools
Unknown
0-100
Found
Clothes and Tools
Unknown
0-100
Found
Broom
Unknown
0-100
Found
nflator
Unknown
0-100
Found
Camera Stand
Unknown
0-100
Found
Bottle Jack
Unknown
0-100
Found
Tackle Box
Unknown
0-100
Found
Grinder
Unknown
0-100
Found
Tent
Unknown
0-100
Found
Flood Light
Unknown
0-100
Found
Vest
Unknown
0-100
Found
Sensor
Unknown
0-100
Found
Filters
Unknown
0-100
Found
Battery Charger
Unknown
0-100
Found
Chain Saw
Unknown
0-100
Found
Camping Equipment
Unknown
0-100
Found
Tool Bag
Unknown
0-100
Found
Stereo Amp
Unknown
0-100
Found
Receiver
Unknown
0-100
Found
Speaker
Unknown
0-100
Found
Saw
Unknown
0-100
Found
Hatchet
Unknown
0-100
Found
Misc Tools
Unknown
0-100
Found
Camping Grill
Unknown
0-100
Found
Knives
Unknown
0-100
Found
Credit Cards
E Frierson
0-100
Found
AAA Card
L Drost
0-100
Found
Vehicle Fob
Unknown
0-100
Found
Photos
Unknown
0-100
Found
Debit Card
M Smith
0-100
Found
Vehicle Key
Unknown
0-100
Found
Vehicle Reg & Ins Card
M Paulson
0-100
Found
Vehicle Reg & Ins Card
F Rascon
0-100
Found
Keys
Unknown
0-100
Found
Check
R Yokooji
0-100
Found
Check
N Gallaway
0-100
Found
Colo Licence Plate
Unknown
0-100
Found
Debit Card
L Scott
0-100
Found
Cell Phone
Unknown
0-100
Found
I Pad
Unknown
100-1000
Found
Credit Cards
G Bustillos-Vizcar
0-100
Found
Cell Phone
Unknown
0-100
Found
Cell Phone
Unknown
0-100
Found
Cell Phone
Unknown
0-100
Found
Cell Phone
Unknown
0-100
Found
R Figureo
0-100
Found
R Ward
0-100
Found
M Sacks
0-100
Found
C Blankenship
0-100
Found
J Clayton
0-100
Found
Misc Notes
Unknown
0-100
Found
Colo Licence Plate
Unknown
0-100
Found
Document
J Brown
0-100
Found
Checks
Nora and Robert Mitchell
0-100
Found
Jewelry
Unknown
0-100
Found
Document
M Divine
0-100
Found
Passport
Julianne Marie Jones
0-100
Found
Tax Documents, Credit Cards
N Roundy
0-100
Found
Tax Documents
J Jessop
0-100
Found
Tax Documents
K Cook
0-100
Found
Documents - Letters
Unknown
0-100
Found
Binoculars
Unknown
0-100
Found
Various Keys
Unknown
0-100
Found
Baton
Unknown
0-100
Found
If anyone asserts to be the owner of any of the above-mentioned item, inquiry for claim should be made in writing to Joe Bradley, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 801114591, and should contain information identifying the item by a SERIAL NUMBER, COLOR, and/or CERTAIN CHARACTERISTIC MARKINGS OF THE ITEM. If the owner fails to provide Joe Bradley with a written claim for the property within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, the items shall become the sole property of the City of Greenwood Village and any claim by the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited. Published: January 14, 2021 Published In: The Villager Susan M. Ortiz, MMC Legal # 10081 City Clerk
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Shopping for new car is a challenge with many brands, prices, and models. The challenge is to get the best vehicles that meets your needs for a good price. The 2021 KIA K5- GT all-wheel drive is strong contender in the all-wheel-drive category, loaded with standard safety and navigation options at a very competitive price of $31,300 including the delivery charge of $960.00. Along with attractive pricing the KIA K5-GT has final assembl in est oint, GA. with a USA engine and transmission amounting to 55 percent of the total car components. In addition to the mechanical aspects the KIA cars come with a 100,000/10
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom. com. Both auctions are open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 14, 2021 Legal # 10077 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SD21-001 EAST VIRGINIA VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT T-32 PROPOSAL: A public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners, by the Petitioners for the proposed East Virginia Village Metropolitan District for the formation of a metropolitan district. The affected property is located at 7210 East Colorado Avenue and consists of a parcel encompassing approximately 6.8581 acres. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-204(1) C.R.S., that on January 19, 2021 the Arapahoe County Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 6954 S. Lima St. 80112, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described SD21-001, East Virginia Village Metropolitan District T-32. Please note, however, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency the hearing will be conducted through remote access – please check https:// www.arapahoegov.com/622/Planning-Commission for a link to the agenda and specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 32-1-203(3.5), CRS, and Section 32-1-204(1.5), CRS, the owner of any real property within the boundaries of the proposed metropolitan district may file a request to be excluded from the proposed metropolitan district with the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners no later than ten (10) days before the Commissioner’s hearing
years power-train warranty, one of the strongest in the auto industry. The sedan itself is well designed and attractive with Gra olf paint to match the new Colorado law allowing wolves to be reintroduced into Colorado at a future
on the application, which hearing date has not yet been scheduled. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 (by appointment only) or by calling 720-874-6650 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 14, 2021 Legal # 10078 ___________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO
date. The attractive color is matched with a GT-sport cloth /Syn-Tex leather type seating material, and the steering wheel heated with leather covering. The driver’s seat is power controlled with lumbar support.
alternate audio option of calling in to the number below. If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 OR 1-415655-0001. When prompted enter code 926 560 922. YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Date: January 5, 2021 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: January 14, 2021 Legal # 10079 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
IN THE INTEREST OF:
NOLA CHAVARRIA, Child,
BENTLEY HAINES Child, and concerning, LIANE DURAN A/K/A LIANE CUDNEY AND JOHN HAINES Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 752-8989 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No. 20JV419 Division 22 NOTICE OF PATERNITY HEARING CONCERNING RESPONDENT, JOHN HAINES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for a PATERNITY HEARING on January 28, 2021, at the hour of 9:30 A.M., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. The Court requests that you to be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin, in order for you to discuss the case with an attorney and/or caseworker, if you wish to do so. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings by WebEx. Should you choose to appear by phone or video, please use the following WebEx Case Management Order instructions: AUDIOVISUAL HEARING EXPECTATIONS AND GENERAL GUIDANCE The court will use Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ natalie.chase •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom. •Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the
and concerning HANNA CHAVARRIA AND JOHN DOE, Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 16, 2021 AT 8:30 AM Case No: 20JV539 Division: 22 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set for March 16, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., in Division 22, 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. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings by WebEx. Should you choose to appear by phone or video, please use the following WebEx Case Management Order instructions: AUDIOVISUAL HEARING EXPECTATIONS AND GENERAL GUIDANCE The court will use Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ natalie.chase •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.
The KIA is ready for winter with heated outdoor mirrors and heated seats. More smart features are dual USB ports and front and rear seat phone charger ports. Safety features include forward collision avoidance and a duel set of advanced air-
•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below. If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 OR 1-415655-0001. When prompted enter code 926 560 922. YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Date: January 8, 2021 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: January 14, 2021 Legal # 10084 ___________________________
GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, will hold a Public Hearing at Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, in the Courtroom/ Council Chambers on the first floor, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 concerning the following ordinances: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1 SERIES OF 2021 An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Glendale, Colorado, Adopting By Reference And Amending The 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Fire Code, The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, The 2018 International Existing Building Code, The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, The 2018 International Plumbing Code, The 2018 International Mechanical Code, The 2018 International Residential Code, The 2018 International Swimming Pool And Spa Code, The 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, The 2020 National Electric Code, The 2019 National Fire Protection Association 13 Standard, The 2019 National Fire Protection Association 13r Standard, The 2020 National Fire Protection Association 25 Standard, The 2019 National Fire Protection Association 72 Standard, The Colorado Conveyance Regulations 7 Colorado Code Regulations 1101-8 That Utilize And Amend Secondary Codes Of 2013 American Society Of Mechanical Engineers A17.1 Standard, 2011 American Society Of Mechanical Engineers A18.1 Standard, 2005 American Society Of Mechanical Engineers A17.3 Standard, And 2013 American Society Of Civil Engineers 21 Standard And Repeal Existing Ordinance Sections Relating To Previous Standards Copies of the ordinance and all referenced code books are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Dated the 7th day of January, 2021 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk
bags including side curtain airbags. Additional safety features include blind spot avoidance, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, and driver attention warnings. All of these items are standard equipment. The KIA K5-GT performance is stout with a 1.6L turbo 4-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. The power-package delivers 34 mpg highway miles and overall driving 29 mpg. he sedan rides on sport alloy wheels with an attractive rear spoiler. This is a very attractive package, strong warranty, complete safety package, with all-wheel drive. No wonder Ford quit making cars. This is the complete deal and a very solid purchase prospect.
Published in The Villager Published: January 14, 2021 Legal # 10080 ___________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2021. The scope of the project includes the planting of 220 trees, throughout Greenwood Village, Colorado. The Request for Bids for 2021 Tree Planting is available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www. greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. 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. The bid and the deposit shall be submitted in a securely sealed envelope 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 the award of contract, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful contractor(s). In the case of the successful contractor, the bond will be returned upon execution of contract. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Kurt Nielsen at (303) 708-6156 or email at knielson@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Published in The Villager First Publication: January 14, 2021 Last Publication: January 21, 2021 Legal # 10082 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS INVITATION TO BIDDERS
LOCATION: Fiddler’s Green and Maplewood Avenue Greenwood Village, CO PROJECT NO. :65418383 VOLUNTARY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: None will be provided for this project BID DATE AND TIME: January 25, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. OWNER: Greenwood Metropolitan District ENGINEER: MERRICK & COMPANY Mr. Barney J. Fix, P.E. 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 751-0741 The Greenwood Metropolitan District (the “Owner”) is accepting sealed bids for the installation of two (2) 3-inch water meters (the “Project”). Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 10:00 A.M. local time on January 25, 2021 by the Greenwood Metropolitan District at the offices of the Engineer at Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. At that time, bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidding documents can be picked up January 14, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. at the offices of the Engineer at Merrick & Company, 5970 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. All Bids shall give unit prices for change order use; however, the Bid will be Lump Sum. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid date and time. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any errors or irregularities, and to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications including financial statements. The Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Published in The Villager Published: January 14, 2021 Legal # 10083 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Susan Marie Borst, DeceasedCase Number 2020PR31343 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 May 7, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. The original of this document is on file at the law office of Donald Glenn Peterson /s/. Donald Glenn Peterson Donald Glenn Peterson Attorney for Personal Representative 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 410 Denver, CO 80246 Telephone: (303) 758-0999 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 7, 2021 Last Publication: January 21, 2021 Legal # 10073 ___________________________
PROJECT: 3-Inch Meter Installations
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Introduces Keli
our clients can focus on other things. I recently unpacked a client in their new home, and they planned to have custom closets installed. Midway through our work, they canceled the installation and saved nearly $60,000 because they were so pleased with our work, as well as the function and beauty we created with the closets they already had.
What is your background?
Before I started organizing, I served as a school and district administrator for 15 years and studied Montessori. I have a blended family with 4 kids, all teenagers and young adults now. These roles as parent, home manager, school leader and Montessori training have shaped my organizing career in many ways.
What area of the home do most people call for?
How did you get started?
While reading a book about blind spots in our lives, I realized that at my very core I am an organizer! That was my strength in education where I organized curriculum, processes and departments. I know how difficult it can be to manage a career and a home, so I chose to use my knowledge and skills to help others create a home they love and feel relaxed in every day. I joined NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organizing) and have obtained certifications in Residential Organizing, Productivity and Life Transitions.
What makes a good organizer?
A good organizer starts with your vision and creates order that is meaningful and effective for the style of the client. They will ask the right questions and pay attention to every little detail. And, of course, a good organizer is bonded and insured, discreet and confidential. Good organizers never share photos of their projects without the consent of the client.
Where do you first start when organizing a home?
I start by asking questions and creating a shared vision for the space. Once I understand the intended use and the level of detail desired, my team and I can make the magic happen whether its a kitchen, craft room, closet or the entire home.
Keli Jakel - Owner/Pro Organizer
How long does the process take?
A whole home unpack is typically complete in 3-5 days whereas a kitchen is typically completed in one or two sessions. Some clients have us on retainer to return weekly/monthly for maintenance or decluttering sessions.
What do you feel about minimalism?
People often worry that I will force them to become minimalists. But being organized is not about getting rid of everything! Being organized is about efficiency, stress reduction, saving time and money, and improving your quality of life.
How should someone feel when their home is organized?
When your home is organized it is the best of both worlds — optimal productivity eloquently interwoven with peaceful escape to relax and recharge.
What are the benefits of hiring me/my company?
We offer full service organizing, which means we take care of all the details with minimal time or energy from you. We make the decision process as easy and quick as possible so that
Usually clients call for help with their home office, kitchen, master closet or storage area. Many clients start with one area and are so happy with the results that we end up organizing the entire home.
What other services do you offer?
-Unpacking -Downsizing -Inventories -Shopping -Decorating/putting away decorations We unpack and offer other services for people going through life transitions such as a move, divorce, illness or a new job. It’s my mission to mitigate the disruption these events cause and create order and peace for people experiencing them. We can inventory a space and provide a shopping list for what’s missing. Some clients even have us do the shopping!
What makes you different?
My background in Montessori and my intuition shape my strategy. I take pride in meeting clients where they are and creating customized systems and structures for their success. A client once told me that my “secret sauce” is that I see things that most people don’t. I like to think that I simply help my clients see the details and options they didn’t originally see.
Start the organizing process with Keli!
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