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he origins of Halloween date back to the ancient Celtic Samhain fire festivals that mark the end of summer. In modern times, we celebrate this pagan holiday with costume parties, pumpkin carving, trick or treating with the kids, and watching spooky movies. But this year, Halloween activities will undoubtedly be different due to COVID-19. In light of this, the following is a lighthearted look at some local Halloween history and a poem based on historic events. There are many ghost sto-
ries about the popular haunted landmarks in Colorado these landmarks include The Brown Palace Hotel (1892), Central City Masonic Cemetery (1860s), City Cemetery/ Cheesman Park (1859/1908), Croke Patterson Campbell Mansion (1891), Colorado Prison Museum (1871), Fitzsimons Army Hospital (1918), The Hotel Colorado (1893), The Molly Brown House (1887), The Oxford Hotel (1891), Riverdale Road, Riverside Cemetery (1876), The Stanley Hotel (1909), and The Victor Hotel (1899). Did you know that Cherry Hills Village has a
few hauntings of its own? Here are a few stories about hauntings in the village. They are based on first hand accounts and newspaper articles.
The Cleary House in Old Cherry Hills Village was constructed in 1932 and known as the Village Farm for decades in what was then the Swastika Acres development. The great-great grandparents of one the early residents there were thought to be the first white settlers to visit Mesa Verde. The original well, underground pump house, chick-
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en coup, and two-story gable wood barn are still present at the site. The handwritten markings from the Colorado Electric Company’s visits there from the 1940s and after are still visible in the basement. Numerous interesting items have been dug up or discovered during renovations there including medicine bottles, belt buckles, horseshoes, paintings, license plates, and miscellaneous personal items. Many years ago, one resident reported awakening many times over the course of a few weeks at 3:09 am. One morning, at exactly the same time, he was startled by
the full body apparition of a young woman standing at the foot of his bed. Her hands were crossed and she gazed down at him with a melancholy stare. She stood there motionless and long enough for him to see that her strawberry blonde hair was neatly pulled behind her shoulders. While the home was undergoing a renovation a few years ago, one of the contractors who was working in the basement wearing his earbuds reported hearing a very loud series of knocks at the front door that were loud enough to Continued on page 11
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There is a large network of people in our community dedicated to helping the plight of the homeless among us. One of those people is Brian Veatch, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) firefighter engineer, who told us about an event being held on October 6 in the parking lot of the Motel 6 Greenwood Village at 9201 E. Arapahoe Road. It was organized by Change the Trend (CT), an umbrella organization of 13 local agencies dedicated to helping those in need. CT includes Arapahoe County, Englewood Police Department, All Health Network, Wellspring Church, and nine other not-for-profits who together comprise a significant portion of the primary network of organiza-
tions whose goal it is to make sure that those who are less fortunate are fed and housed. The event drew people in the Greenwood Village-Centennial area who are experiencing homelessness or other significant problems. Veatch began volunteering to help the unhoused population after answering multiple calls as a firefighter in the middle of the night, soon realizing that many people who called 911 were less emergently sick than cold and hungry, without any place to go. Looking for a way to get people help, Veatch soon found himself on the behavioral health subcommittee of the Arapahoe County Justice Coordinating Committee. He convinced county officials that it would be more humane and less expensive to provide the homeless with short-term housing on cold nights than
wait for them to call 911 or get arrested, something they sometimes also did to get food and shelter. His efforts saved the county $1.5 million. He has continued his volunteer service to the unhoused ever since, often working with Dr. Neza Bharucha, who operates Motel 6 Greenwood Village with her husband. Dr. Bharucha has been willing to accept people with hotel vouchers for short term stays to help get them off the street. She is a Greenwood Village resident, mom of two (soon to be three daughters) and a third-year psychiatry resident at CU’s Anschutz School of Medicine. The event on October 6 included a free dinner for those who came. It drew nearly 100 people, including representatives of a dozen social service agencies and many who needContinued on page 3
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Pastor Mike Sandgren of Wellspring Church came to offer spiritual support.
Helping the homeless Continued from page 2
ed help from those agencies. Some of the currently unhoused families who came were staying temporarily at the Motel 6 using vouchers purchased with federal CARES Act funds by the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services. The purpose of the gathering was to give the needy an opportunity to find out about what services they might be able to obtain to help them get through this difficult time in their lives. Bonnie DeHart, interim executive director of HAAT Force (Homelessness Awareness Action Task Force), a Change the Trend member, told The Villager that her agency has been sheltering disabled adults, families, and single people with pets during the winter months for ten years. During the pandemic,
they have been able to qualify for CARES Act funds through Arapahoe County to provide vouchers for 13 families for 2-week stays, while they try to find other more permanent accommodations for them. Mike Sandgren, Mission Pastor of the Wellspring Church Compassion Ministry that serves those experiencing homelessness and poverty by “caring for their needs and supporting them in their journey towards greater stability,” was present to offer spiritual and practical counseling for those in need. Linley Severson from Arapahoe County Department of Human Services was available to answer questions from people who needed assistance. She told The Villager that Change the Trend provided “great community effort and collaboration” and she was there “to get to know folks
Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko and Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker, talked to Dr. Neza Bharucha, a thirdyear psychiatry resident at the C.U. Anschutz School of Medicine, about providing temporary housing for the homeless in Arapahoe County. Dr. Bharucha and her husband operate the Motel 6.
Needy people came to find out about local resources available to help them.
who need service and break down some barriers during this time of COVID.” She explained that, “When a family is referred to us, often by a school professional, we try to connect them with services including food stamps, temporary aid for needy families, Medicaid, and sometimes child support enforcement. We help them get approved
for permanent low-income housing, but unfortunately, there is very little of that in Arapahoe County.” Heather Greenwood, the well-known owner of Gracefull Community Café of Littleton, where all are welcome and paying is optional, based on customers’ economic circumstances, was there to let people know about her café,
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should they need a place to get a fresh, hot meal. Mark McIntosh, former award-winning sportscaster for CBS4, was there representing A Stronger Cord, another Change the Trend agency. He told The Villager he came to “try to connect those who are unhoused with Continued on page 14
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Experience talks, performance counts
Listening to “Meet The Press” last Sunday morning, it was interesting to hear and see host Chuck Todd show the number of Democrat and Republican early votes. The misleading statistic is that the majority of voters are now unaffiliated independent voters. His statistics only reflect Democrat and Republican voters. In Arapahoe County we now have more unaffiliated voters than in either of the two major political parties. Where does that statistic show up in early voting? Both presidential candidates need these middle ground voters to win the election. It would make sense that partisan party members vote early and the affiliated voters take their time with less interest in political affiliation. Perhaps they are more interested in voting for the most qualified candidates in either party. The bottom line in all elections is to seek out and elect well-qualified leadership. Look for the candidates who have served their communities through city councils, school boards, and service clubs. Local government service on
boards and committees develops leadership and gives background experience on challenging issues. Candidates who I see having this experience are John Kellner, Assistant District Attorney for Judicial District 18 and Marine Corps officer, a very well qualified candidate for District Attorney. Interesting to note that Arapahoe County will become a separate Judicial District in the nearby future. Another candidate who started his career early in life is Richard Murray, who is on the ballot as a candidate for Regent of Colorado. He was student body president at the CU Boulder decades ago. Now he is a practicing attorney who resides in Highlands ranch. I find his student body presidency experience attractive. He was interested in the university then, and now. I’m very impressed with Doug Tisdale who we see constantly giving his time and talent to non-profits and varied community services. He has been very active in the South Denver Metro Chamber. He deserves a second term in the RTD position.
How can I not endorse my friend Bill Holen of Aurora. Bill represents the northern Aurora Commissioner District very well. He writes a semi-weekly column in The Villager. Bill is a Vietnam veteran and was once a newspaper publisher in Golden. He’s another person who has been a lifetime volunteer. I think we have a solid board of County Commissioners who serve the county well without having a county manager. The commissioners do the heavy lifting and save taxpayer’s dollars. Jeff Baker has served as board chairman and has done an outstanding job during his first term. A longtime county resident and military veteran, Jeff deserves to be re-elected along with Kathleen Conti with her vast governmental experience. Lastly, regarding the presidential election, I cannot believe that this country could drift towards socialism. It has failed wherever implemented and even China and Russia have moved to a quasi-free enterprise model but with limited individual freedoms. In Colorado, if we destroy the oil and gas revenues, we will bankrupt the state along with many
rural counties that depend upon fossil fuel production and exploration. Now that America has become energy independent, are we going to destroy this hard-earned energy triumph? While wind and sunshine may enhance green deal energy, it will not supply enough power for future needs. It is only a short time before science and advanced technology will perfect safe hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives. Future generations will laugh at the windmills and sun panels resting in desert scrap piles. A vote for President Trump is not about his personality, but his performance. I would rather have a president who is pragmatic and gets things done than a figurehead who attempts to be popular with very few accomplishments. Like, or dislike, Trump’s energy and work endurance cannot be challenged; he has amazing vitality. One of the hardest jobs to perform in the world with so many challenges. It goes back to the theme of electing people who are proven leaders in their fields, who can serve well from either political party… and may even be a thoughtful Independent. God save this nation!
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The record breaking fires that threaten Northern Colorado resulted in the evacuation of Colorado’s greatest tourist town, Estes Park. The bear, deer, moose and elk can leave Rocky Mountain National Park, but residents Jim Pilon and daughter Paula fled to our home with prized possessions loaded in their two cars. Long-time area residents will remember Jim, a nationally famed photographer who helped us launch The Villager 39 years ago. He also had a portrait studio in our Union Exchange building across from Cherry Creek high school. Jim photographed many Cherry Creek graduates along with countless events across Village communities. He is now retired and living in Estes Park where he volunteers for community and church activities. Still healthy and a bundle of energy, Jim has many early day newspaper stories to relate. He was a good friend of Jo Cole who started the Curtis Arts Center in Greenwood Village. We both met and photographed Mother Teresa when she was in Denver with the Pope’s Cherry Creek Dam Youth Revival, speaking to a vast audience. Jim took a masterpiece portrait photo of her as we both sat in the front row with media meeting her. We then walked with her to another building speaking event. Jim later presented a portrait of her to Jim Nicholson, the Ambassador to Rome. *** This past Saturday I was a guest of mayor emeritus Ron Rakowsky who is a prominent member of The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). Ron is a retired Air Force Colonel and
his wife Marilyn was a chemistry professor at the Air Force Academy for several decades. The military order was established after the First World War and works to support military personnel, ROTC programs, and promote patriotic leadership training through their Rocky Mountain Leadership Foundation. The local chapter commander is Lt. Colonel (retired) Coy D. Ritchie. Their motto is, “It is nobler to serve than to be served.” The Region Xlll Commander LTC. Patrick C. Stoize was a guest from Arizona who addressed the group. The program speakers for the day were two young ladies, Kassie Snoblen, The Problem-Solving Coordinator of District ll Denver Court, who helps veterans with legal issues and Hannah Penner, Veteran Resource Manager at Volunteers of America. (They both praised the Colorado Coalition for Homeless) VOA is a leader in the Denver area for Meals on Wheels and finding housing for homeless individuals and families. See next page for photo. A “Centennial Award” was announced by Commander Ritchie for Heather Garden resident and retired military nurse Colonel Suiko D. Kumagai, who has reached the venerable age of 100 years. The award will be delivered to her residence. The event was held at Benedicts with Covid-19 spacing and masks. The group is looking for new members; interested veterans can contact Commander Ritchie at coyritchie@aol.com - 303-6905118. See photo on page 5. *** It was my pleasure to be on a Zoom South Metro Denver Chamber panel last Friday with
other media members. The topic was the future of print and I’m still a strong advocate for the printed word. Interesting to see all of the TV folks and political leaders, past and present, selling books. The printed word is still alive and competes very well with social media. Chamber President and CEO Jeff Keener, is doing a great job with monthly Zoom programs and area events. Chamber membership is more important than ever to work together. *** I had my semi-annual visit to Village Dental last week to see my long-time friend and fellow Sigma Chi brother Dr. Steven K. Zervas. He’s been in the Triad building off of Orchard road for a decade and has just doubled the size of his dental practice. Steve is a third- generation dentist, following in the steps of his father and grandfather. One weekend a month he returns to Oklahoma City to do volunteer dental work for his father who runs a free dental clinic for homeless folks who need dental care. Steve gets the tough job of pulling teeth because he is still young and strong. He pulled a tooth for me once and told me what good bone structure I had from that raw milk I consumed from our ranch milk cow. He’s a great person and talented dentist. Following the family tradition, he will soon have his nephew joining his practice. *** It’s the last week for Reinke brother’s haunted house in downtown Littleton. Located in the center of town on Prince
St. this store is a classic Halloween adventure with every spooky item any consumer could ever purchase and enjoy. Open year around, Reinke’s rents all kinds of costumes. Greg is a tireless promoter for Littleton business firms. His latest efforts were the outdoor weekend dining experiences that ended with the cold weather but will commence again next summer. The haunted house is Disneyland quality and runs every day until early November. It is a fabulous treat for kids and adults that you will relish for years. Grab the kids and experience the haunted house tour. Free spacious parking at the store. You won’t believe the inventory. *** Turning back the pages from the Central City/Blackhawk newspaper started in 1862, the oldest Colorado newspaper, these events occurred October 28, 1870: “The Colorado Central Railroad Company was asking for proposals for grading a railroad between Ralston and Greeley. A party of Missouri and Kansas editors were spending a few days in the various mining camps. The annual renting of pews in the Congregational Church, in this city, took place on Thursday evening, and the pews were rented for a total of $1,325.” Interesting to see how the church gained financial support during the gold rush boom 151 years ago. *** And a big “thank you” to Betty and Lee Heflebower of Littleton, lifelong friends, who delivered a huge gilded “gold” pumpkin (left) to our home that adorns our kitchen table. Thank you and Happy Halloween!
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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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48% of Coloradans vote in first two weeks BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
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report from highly respected Republican pollster Magellan Strategies tells us that the ballots of 48 percent of all active Coloradans were received and recorded as of October 27. Ballots were mailed out on October 9. Coloradans can register to vote right up until election day, November 3. According to up-to-date registration data from the Secretary of State, there were 3,729,156 active voters as of October 23, an increase of 81,976 since October 1. Of the current total of active voters, 27 percent are registered Republicans, 30 percent are Democrats, and 41 percent are unaffiliated. According to Magellan, as of October 27, 1,784,420 ballots had been received, comprised of 46 percent of active Republicans, 59 percent of active Democrats, and 42 percent of active unaffiliated Colorado voters. In the breakdown by age of votes received so far statewide, Magellan’s report shows the largest complement, 32 percent, is from the 65 and older group, while 19 percent are from 18-34 yearolds, 15 percent are from 35-44 year-olds, 15 percent are from 45-54 year-olds, and 19 percent are from those in the 55-64 year-old age group. In 2016, the youngest age group, 18-34 provided the largest percentage (25 percent) of all the votes cast in the presidential election. In Arapahoe County, according to County Clerk Joan Lopez, there were 404,871 eligible voters as of October 26 and 179,703 votes cast, which is 44 percent of that total. Ballots received by the Arapahoe County Clerk as of October 26 were from 42,853 registered Republicans, 72,199 Democrats, and 62,804 unaffiliated voters. In the mid-term election of 2018, unaffiliated voters, who comprise the largest group of active voters in Colorado, leaned Democratic. Of the new voters registered statewide in the first three weeks of October, 36,318 were unaffiliated. No votes have been tallied and won’t be tallied until after polls close on November 3, so there is no way to know if that trend will continue.
The Military Order of the World Wars held their general membership meeting at Benedicts restaurant Oct. 24. Greenwood Mayor emeritus Colonel Ron Rakowsky is an active member of the national organization formed after World War 1. L-R: Local commander Coy D. Ritchie, Kassie Snoblen, Denver Courts, Colonel Rakowsky, visiting guest Regional Commander Lt. Colonel Patrick Stoize and Hannah Penner, for the Volunteers of America Photo by Bob Sweeney
C NVERSATIONS Tips For a Safe Halloween No, trick-or-treating hasn’t been canceled, but the COVID risks remain. Following Tri-County Health’s simple guidelines will help keep you and everyone else safe and healthy. For more information, visit TCHD.org Free COVID Testing in Aurora Visit the Aurora Sports Park between Oct. 26 and Nov. 5, or the Aurora Center for Active Adults parking lot beginning Nov. 9. Hours for both sites are Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays), 8 a.m-5 p.m. Visit TCHD.org/COVID-19Testing Keep It Up, Wear a Mask The Tri-County Health Department has issued an Emergency Public Health Order to slow the recent increase in COVID case numbers. Visit TCHD.org for the details and latest data. Business Recovery Workshop Join the Business Recovery Taskforce and the Arapahoe/Douglas Workforce Development Board as they host a virtual conference that will provide you with solutions to help your business understand legal issues associated with COVID-19. Oct. 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Visit ADWorks.org Weigh in on New Oil and Gas regulations Draft regulations are available for review and commentary. Take advantage of your primary chance to share your thoughts or ask questions about these new measures. Visit arapahoegov.com/oilandgas
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Well, we did it! After 37 years we’ve sold our Cherry Hills Village home and moved to a condo tower. It breaks my heart to let her go, but my beautiful table setting needs a new home where it will be used and
loved. If you like to entertain and have large parties, this unique, handmade piece of art is for you. The table is made from rare solid Philippine Mahogany. If you could even find this rare wood, it would cost an estimated $8,000 to $12,000 alone. It took a craftsman 145 hours to create. It measures 117” by 44” and with the extension leaves, it is 144” long and seats 16 peo-
ple. The table and extension leaves are further inlaid with rare woods. It has a large glass insert covering a rare antique carved Japanese screen. On each side of the table are insets of unique surprises. The table is drilled in the middle to accept a custom-made rectangular umbrella. The table’s legs are made from walnut, sliced lengthwise from a mature log. And it is lit underneath for a beautiful evening look. The chairs,
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Be safe. Stay Strong. This rendering shows what the building will look like from the front.
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In December 2019 the Greenwood Village City Council approved a zoning overlay to create the Arapahoe Entertainment District (AED) on Arapahoe Road between South Syracuse Way and South Yosemite Street. Included in the AED was a sales tax rebate program to repay developers for improvements to their properties from new sales taxes generated by their projects. Before we ever heard the word pandemic, on January 6 of this year, the city council approved a plan by Kelmore Development Corporation, led by Robert Koontz, of a 4.2-acre property at 7939 E. Arapahoe Road. It currently houses Autotek and several small restaurants. Plans for the property call for a 54,000 square-foot entertainment complex, anchored by a 30,000 square-foot building called “Pindustry” which will include food, a beer garden, and live entertainment outside and inside the building, as well as “duck-pin bowling, ten-pin bowling, shuffleboard, ping pong, corn hole, indoor hoops, pinball, social darts, and more.” There was no neighborhood input meeting required by GV for this project and none was held. The approved plan includes an agreement between Koontz as manager of 7939 Ltd. Liability Company, the entity that owns the property, and GV to rebate from 90 percent (the first year) down to 25 percent (in year five) of all city sales taxes collected in excess of $85,437/year from the entire 54,000-square foot complex during its first five years of operation. The actual amount of the payment over five years from GV to the developer was approved by the city council for up to $2.3 million total, reported Derek Holcomb, GV community development director, but is currently expected to be $962,000, based on projected sales numbers after the business opens. The sight development plan for the project as presented included a painted mural around one corner of the building that drew concern from three city council mem-
This is a rendering of the Pindustry building from the approved plan with a sample mural that goes around the corner of the building. The property owner will choose an actual mural.
bers. Councilmember Dave Bullock told Koontz, “You know, Greenwood Village has always been known for a certain brand and a certain look and we don’t do things that other cities do. This is something that you would see in downtown Denver or other places like that…” Anne Ingebretsen expressed the opinion that the murals were “not something that I think adds to your development,” and Dave Kerber said he was “troubled” by the murals, but the other five members of the council were fine with having murals on the building. The site development plan, including the murals, was eventually approved unanimously, after
a separate vote to remove the murals was lost by Bullock, Kerber, and Ingebretsen on a 5-3 vote. Nine months later, in a city council study session on October 19, without a formal vote, the council adopted a policy by consensus that there would be no more murals allowed in the AED except for the one at Pindustry. The approved site development plan also included a notation for “food truck parking,” however that did not draw any comments from city council members before it was approved in January. On May 19, Pindustry applied to GV’s planning and zoning commission (P & Z) for a planned sign program
for the property comprised of five building-mounted signs with some having LED lighting and letters up to 62-inches tall. plus 8 other signs. Commissioners balked at the size and number of signs being requested and sought guidance from the city council. After a subcommittee comprised of City Council Members Dave Kerber and Libby Barnacle and the chair and vice-chair of P & Z met twice to discuss the possibility of creating a sign code for the AED, given its unique character, the entire city council and P & Z met together on July 20 to talk about the need for a sign code for the AED. After a 90-minute discussion,
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the city council decided that it would not adopt a sign code for the AED, leaving all decisions about signs there to P & Z, which already makes decisions about planned signed programs for all other locations in the city. The council told P & Z that they expected the AED to be more vibrant than other business areas in GV but gave little more specific guidance. P& Z commissioners were also told at the July 20 joint meeting with the city council that the longstanding practice of the professional planners in the community development department making recommendations on planned sign programs would be immediately discontinued. From now on, city planners will only provide explanations of what developers are asking for and comparisons to what city code allows. They will no longer include their professional judgment of the merits of planned sign program requests. On September 15, Koontz returned to P & Z with a revised planned sign program for approval. He noted that the development called for “entertainment-style signage” and that the building was located at “the far southwest corner of Greenwood Village, surrounded by other jurisdictions, with no surrounding or nearby Greenwood Village residential.” The 304-unit Continued on page 8
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NEW LISTINGS o THE PINNACLE IN CASTLE PINES NORTH: MAIN FLOOR MASTER AND THEATRE, SOARING RUSTIC BEAMED CEILINGS, PHENOMENAL WATERFALLS. EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. $1,500,000. o 5055 S. HOLLY CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Best Buy. $2,350,000. With $100,000 allowance for additional garages. SOLD. o RANCH NO MAINTENANCE VILLA IN THE MEADOWS AT CASTLE ROCK - $515,000 SOLD. o 467 ADAMS ST. CHERRY CREEK NORTH - Extraordinary custom home, designer perfection, top location and better than new condition. $2,195,000 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE Exceptional executive home. $3,000,000. SOLD. o THE PRESERVE ON OPEN SPACE. 4810 PERRY PARKWAY. Walkout basement, voluminous family room,rare contemporary design by Golden Builders. $1,750,000. SOLD. o SUNDANCE HILLS. BEAUTIFUL REMODEL $785,000 SOLD. o OBSERVATORY PARK - 2475 S. COLUMBINE ST. SOLD $2,000,000 o 37 CHARLOU IN CHERRY HILLS - $1,700,000 SOLD. o 5816 S. VILLAGE WAY - $2,560,000 SOLD o 19 S. FRANKLIN CIRCLE - $3,550,000 SOLD o ONE OF A KIND ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE.RANCH LIVING GREENWOOD VILLAGE $1,600,000 UNDER CONTRACT. o 5775 S FOREST ST, THE PRESERVE. EXQUISITELY UPDATED. QUARTZ COUNTERS, WALKOUT BASEMENT WITH 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS, FABULOUS LOT, TREX DECK. LIGHT AND BRIGHT. $1,739,000 UNDER CONTRACT. o LANDMARK WEST FACING PENTHOUSE TOTALLY REMODELED. $1,040,000 UNDER CONTRACT.
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This illustrates where signs are approved to go on the building.
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360 Degrees Apartments, a 4-story 304-unit complex at 7700 E. Peakview in Centennial is just north of the property. The revised sign plan included eight wall signs, one of which was a marquee/ electronic letter board, and three other signs. Two lighted signs were located on the back of the building facing the Centennial apartments. The signs will be turned off at night. Koontz reminded commissioners that the city council had chosen not to create a sign code for the AED, leaving it to P & Z to use its judgment, “subjective as it is by nature.” Summing up the issue as he saw it, Koontz told P & Z commissioners, “If you approve this planned sign program, we will be investing $12 million into this property. We simply cannot, will not do that without a signage plan that allows the project the
“If you approve this planned sign program, we will be investing $12 million into this property. We simply cannot, will not do that without a signage plan that allows the project the opportunity to succeed as an entertainment venue.” – Robert Koontz, Kelmore Development Corporation
opportunity to succeed as an entertainment venue.” Steve Goldman, vice-chair of P & Z, expressed reservations about the significant deviations in the number and
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size of signs, as well as the height of letters, between the request by Pindustry and the GV sign code applicable in the mixed commercial zone in which the property was located. Goldman noted that the Landmark Development was both vibrant and successful and didn’t have signs of that magnitude. Commissioner Randy Davis expressed similar concerns and also said that he rejected the idea that the decision made for this property did not set a precedent, which concerned him. Commissioners Brian Strandes, Richard Easton, Paul Wiesner, Tim Yeager, and Henny Lasley expressed support for the signs requested by Pindustry based on city council’s stated desire for vibrancy in the AED and the property’s setback from Arapahoe Road. The planned sign program was approved on a 5-2 vote with Goldman and Davis voting no. The project was originally planned to be completed this year but it is presently not known when it will be finished due to the pandemic. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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id you know food customs date back to ancient times? Halloween has grown from custom changes, and the first custom we can see as familiar to some is from after World War II. In Great Britain and our New England States, people would disguise themselves in mask and costume, gathering food for festivities. A party would be held where there was food, game playing (bobbing for apples), and sharing laughter with the community. Starting to sound familiar? The beautiful treats we have now stem from children going door to door, tricking or treating. I remember getting huge candy bars, and then, by the time my children went out in costume, it became snack bars. Us grownups got involved in wanting to celebrate with treats for the office, and candy had outgrown the office treats. Celebrations became foods items, made special, unique and award winning. I have researched many home made treats and tried to find unique and easy items to share with your family this year, since Halloween is on a Saturday (time to be creative). Have mom and dad over, or BF, or a neighbor, or just the household. But I am sure you could find someone who would love your company and some homemade treats! The items selected are made by getting an idea from what
you see. The pastry pockets are cut out from premade pie dough, using my hand (fun to delete my arthritis knuckles from the pattern) or a plate. Stuff them with the filling of your choice: taco, hamburger, pizza toppings, apples, peaches, meat loaf, vegetables, etc. Seal the edges by coating with butter and pressing with a fork. Coat the total item and bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or browned. The drinks are Jell-O shots (no alcohol) and apple cider punch with baked apple heads. The apples you peel, cut out your own haunting faces, and bake at 225 degrees for 4 hours. Serve a head in each glass. Jalapeno Poppers are wrapped with pastry dough. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes, same for the hot dog fingers. To prepare the fingers, cut out a thin square where the nail would be, and cut out two sets of knuckles on each finger. And the last two items are avocado toast, decorated to look like a character and chocolate dipped marshmallows with webbing. I chose the Count and Frankenstein for the toast. Decorate with anything else you would like to eat on your toast. I chose radishes, olives, tomatoes, and zucchini. A tube of red gel and black gel is needed to accentuate. Enjoy! Please reach out with questions, ideas, or just to say hi! Rubyrockstherock@gmail.com
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The Cleary House, a post Folk Victorian with gable front and hip end wing, was built in 1932.
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be heard over his music. When he answered the door, there no one was there. This occurred several times that night and since then, he has refused to work there alone again. An investigation by a local paranormal team suggested that this woman lost her husband years ago and she wanders the property in search of him. At least a dozen unsuspecting friends and guests of the homeowners have experienced this woman in a variety of sightings and activities that include being followed and touched on the back, seen her strolling the gardens in her tan cotton poplin dress, heard her footsteps, seen her standing on the deck as a full body apparition, and seen her face looking through main floor windows. They have all similarly described her old-fashioned attire and morose disposition.
In 1919, prominent Denver merchant George W. Gano commissioned noted architectural firm Fisher and Fisher to design an opulent home just east of what is now the Cherry Hills Country Club. Construction of the tradi-
tional Tudor revival home was completed the following year and it featured full brick gabled facades with inset, hand-hewn wood lintels that prominently framed the wrought iron and leaded glass windows. Gano lived in the home until the winter of 1930 when he was awakened by a fatal heart attack. After his death, his widow Ethel married Hubert Work in 1933. Work’s wife Laura had died in 1924, leaving him with three children. He was an Army Medical Corps physician, U.S. Postmaster General and U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Ethel and Hubert were married for nine years until his death in 1942.
his wife Dorothy renovated the aesthetics and mechanicals of the home, which was fraught with years of deferred maintenance and damaged by vandalism during the time it was vaInterior of the Gano cant. residence showing the Soon after renoswaying chandelier. vations were completed, “...paraEthel died in 1960, after havnormal phenomena that have ing lived in the house for over 40 no conventional explanation...” years. While alive, she promised occurred in the home according to split one of the large wood to Dr. Bradley’s account in an ceiling beams after her death. October 6, 1965 article in the Upon her request, Ethel’s coffin Rocky Mountain News. Robert was brought into the drawing and Dorothy Bradley published room and placed in front of the a book in 1967 called Psychic large fireplace. One evening, the Phenomena: Revelations and servants heard a loud crack and Experiences about the strange when they entered the room to occurrences at their home. investigate, noticed that a beam Many locals remember accounts had indeed split as Ethel predict- of the heavy brass chandelier in ed. the great hall swaying from one The house sat vacant after end of the room to the other, Ethel’s death and unfortunately, an example of which, in Doromany of the architectural fixtures thy’s words, foreshadowed that inside the home were either sold “something traumatic is going or stolen. Almost two years later to happen.” in 1962, Dr. Robert Bradley and Over the years, other paranor-
mal phenomena have continued to beset the mansion - lights that turn on and off inexplicably, musical instruments that play on their own, objects that move through the room, an empty rocking chair, and a raucous “party” that took place one night on the main floor. It shook subsequent owner Jill Lee so much that she locked herself in the upstairs bedroom and called the Cherry Hills Police. When the first police car turned onto to the long driveway from University, officers noticed that the entire main floor was lit up with what seemed to be a large group of partygoers and promptly called for backup. As they drove around the long bend in the driveway, they momentarily lost sight of the house and when they rounded curve and parked, found the house completely dark. All of the doors and windows were secure and there were no signs of a break in or any other malicious activity. In fact, several police officers were so spooked by the visit that they refused to return to the property.
You’ve heard all the tales they tell on Halloween, from werewolves to vampires, and even the swamp thing
maybe we’ll see her some night, peering through the window
Witches and warlocks, spirits and spells, costumes and candy and haunted hotels
The next tale to tell, took place in a home, built in the days when movies were monochrome
But some forgotten stories from so long ago, happened here in the village, few would probably know
The woman who lived there loved their suburban house, but only a short time later, lost her very first spouse
The first story involves a unique farmhouse haunting, by a woman whose beauty would not leave you longing
The next man she’d marry, too, soon would expire, he’d lost his last wife, just several years prior
Early one morning, at exactly 3:09, a resident was awakened by something seemingly benign This continued for weeks, until inside the homestead, at precisely the same time, a woman appeared by the bed Alas she’s been seen, a number of times more, in search of her lover, whose life was no more Onward she searches, in her fruitless endeavor, an elegant apparition, who’ll be doing this forever Haunting the hallways and slamming the doors, a rather macabre legacy that anyone would deplore What happened to her, this ghost we’ll not know,
The old lady died, alone and heartbroken, seldom have much sadder words been spoken She requested her coffin be brought to the parlor, it harkened the sadness that she likely did harbor Just two years later, the house was reborn, by two new owners who knew not of the mourn But they too began experiencing unusual things, paranormal happenings, like the noise of nightly pings This ghostly Grande Dame still wanders the halls, flickers the lights, and haunts one and all These tales are just a few of what we do know, perhaps a few are lurking inside of your chateau
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One of Nashville’s best songwriters with gold and platinum releases, Lee Brice donated an autographed guitar to the live auction
ovid demonstrated just how important Western Fantasy, that raises funds for Volunteers of America (VOA), is. Last year, VOA changed the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Coloradoans touching the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those they serve. With more than 50 programs, VOA has over 350 employees and 15,000 volunteers supplying food, shelter and community
support 24/7 and has been reaching out for 125 years. Many received their only meal of the day at the VOA Center. Meals on Wheels is much-needed and probably the most recognized program of VOA. Famous for its celebrity concerts, Virtual Western Fantasy 2020 was perfectly choreographed and featured a double header of entertainment. The personable and award-winning Billy Dawson
The personable Billy Dawson warmed up the audience
led off and also contributed “Nashville Experience” packages to the live auction. One winner was Sophia Whitten, daughter of Tom Whitten and Michelle Sie Whitten. Michelle was honored as Humanitarian of the Year at the 2019 event. Lee Brice, singer, songwriter, musician was the headliner saying: “Any time I have a a guitar in my hand and a microphone in my face, I’m having a good time!” As in the past, Trice Jewelers generously contributed surprise boxes. New this year, a silent auction was launched
two weeks in advance. Emcee Ed Greene was live and The Auction Guy Grant Snyder also called for bids on the Epicurean Private Dinner for Ten. Arlene Mohler Johnson was a lucky bidder. Epicurean also delivered its usual gourmet delights to “watch parties” and those sponsors over $5,000. That special menu included hors d’oeuvres, bacon wrapped beef tenderloin with all the sides and trimmings followed by luscious nutella dome cake. On screen were rides on Thunder from past years and an interview with Western Fantasy founder and guardian, Sharon Magness Blake. She mentioned Thunder was disappointed about not
making an appearance this year and so was hubby Ernie Blake who was shown in what looked like a hazmat ensemble. Co-Chairs Stephen Edmonds and Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons welcomed guests as well as Board Chair Faye Washington and VOA President and CEO David Schunk who mentioned that two million meals were served last year to those in need. Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo’s Senior VP and Regional Bank President, Keith Lobis said: “We are honored to be with you and celebrate VOA and all they do.” With cash and in-kind gifts, over $750,000 was raised – an amazing feat in a Covid environment. Sharon Magness Blake was interviewed with Thunder
Diamond Star sponsors Yvonne and Bill McCallum
Co-Chairs Stephen Edmonds and Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons
Ernie Blake and Sharon Magness Blake
VOA Colorado strong! Covid closure in March didn’t stop the staff from organizing family food distribution at the Dianna L. Kunz Early Childhood Education Center named for the former CEO
Thank You to Our Sponsors for a Successful Western Fantasy 2020! PRESENTING SPONSOR
Western Fantasy is an event benefiting Volunteers of America
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Cigna Marilyn & Pete Coors PEMA Foundation Dana Davis DaVita El Pomar Foundation GA Foods Kathy & Rob Klugman Dianna L. Kunz
MDC Holdings Inc. Richmond American Homes Foundation Molson Coors Brewing Company PSI Production Services International Starwest Productions Faye & Reginald Washington
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Bandimere Speedway Bear Creek Asset Management BOK Financial Freya Brier Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner/ Charlie Maguire Kay Drees Burke The Denver Broncos Football Club Denver Management Advisors
FirstBank Integer Carol and Brad James MPLX Judy and Charlie McNeil MidFirst Bank Mutual of America PCL Construction Kathy and Dave Schunk
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ABOU
THE LAW
BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers,
Will my estate be required to go through probate?
Whether an estate goes through probate depends on how the deceased person’s assets are titled, what type of assets are involved or are owned at the time of death, and whether those assets are titled in a trust. Certain assets must go through probate, while others do not. The following is a list of assets that typically avoid probate: • Jointly titled property with rights of survivorship; • Life insurance and annuities; • Retirement plans, IRA’s and pensions; • Assets held in a living trust at the time of death;
• Payable on death (“POD”) or transfer on death (“TOD”) accounts; • Transfer on death deeds (Beneficiary Deeds) for real estate; and • Transfer on death automobile titles. All other assets that are titled in the deceased person’s sole name, or assets that do not also have a surviving joint owner, or a designated beneficiary, must go through probate. As noted, assets that are titled in a living trust at the time of death will avoid probate. There are two types of probate: informal and formal. It is best to consult with an experienced probate attorney to decide which type of probate is right for your situation. Informal probate happens when there is an uncontested will or, if there was no will, if all of the potential heirs of the estate agree on who should be Personal Representative and who the beneficiaries of the estate are. Filing an application for informal probate is usually less expensive than formal probate and takes less time. This is true because there is less Court involvement. There is no advance notice to the parties and no
binding order from the Court. Formal probate applies if the heirs and/or beneficiaries cannot agree on all the issues and need the Court to decide for them. Formal probate is also necessary if the original will cannot be found. Notice of actions and Court proceedings is sent to interested persons (for example, beneficiaries and creditors) in formal probate proceedings, and the Court issues final and binding orders.
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/For-the-Public/ Senior-Law-Handbook.
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Helping seniors recognize fake news and propaganda SAVVYSENIOR
Dear Savvy Senior, nections with other people. And Are there any resources that studies have shown that older you know of that can help people are generally seniors detect fake news? more trusting than My 75-year-old mother younger generations, shares a lot of misinformawhich can make them tion with her family and more gullible. friends that she sees on All this is particuFacebook. I’ve talked to larly concerning now her about it, but for some as we sit in the midst BY JIM MILLER reason she has a difficult of a global health time deciphering real news pandemic and a 2020 from fake news and propaganda. election season, both of which Frustrated Daughter are ripe with misinformation, rumors and conspiracy theories. Dear Frustrated, And seniors are prime targets of Unfortunately, the digital mis- this false/misleading information information problem your mom because they are much more is experiencing is not uncomlikely to vote than their younger mon. According to researchers cohorts and are much more vulfrom Princeton and New York nerable to getting sick and dying University, people aged 65 and if they contract COVID-19. older are up to seven times more likely to share fake news and du- Where to Get Help bious links on social media than To help your mom detect and their younger counterparts. combat online misinformation Why? there are several great resources There are several theories. she can turn to that offer free The first is that many seniors courses and tips. started using social media sites One is MediaWise for Selike Facebook only within the niors, a project of the Poynter past five or six years and may Institute, which offers two free lack the digital literacy skills online courses to help seniors to identify false or misleading detect and combat online miscontent. information – see Poynter.org/ Some other possible theories mediawise-for-seniors. are that most seniors experience The first four-week course some cognitive decline as they has already filled up, but your age, making them more likely mom can still enroll in a self-dito fall for hoaxes. Many older rected course called “Hands-On Americans also suffer from Lessons to Separate Fact and chronic loneliness which can Fiction Online.” It is hosted by cause them to share misinforma- Christiane Amanpour and Joan tion as an attempt to make conLunden, and is scheduled to be-
gin Sept. 24, but she can take the course anytime. In addition, Poynter has worked with AARP to produce Fact Tracker interactive videos and a webinar on spotting and filtering misinformation at AARP. org/facttracker. Some other free course options you should look into include Senior Planet, which is offering a one-hour online course on “How to Spot Fake News” at SeniorPlanet.org.
The News Literacy Project that provides the Checkology virtual classroom, which was initially created for middle and high school students, is now offering an independent learners option that is ideal for older adults – see Get.Checkology.org. Their lessons will help your mom detect the difference between news, opinion and propaganda. And Coursera, a free worldwide online learning platform, which offers an in-depth six-
week course called “Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens,” which she can access at Coursera .org/learn/news-literacy. There are also many good websites, like PolitiFact.com, Snopes.com and FactCheck.org that will let your mom fact check a story to help her identify fact versus fiction. These sites have most likely already fact-checked the latest viral claim to pop up in her news feed.
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Travel agent training and certification - An alphabet soup?
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As a full-service travel agency, our staff and agency have any number of certifications that demonstrate knowledge, training, experience and specializations – all of which benefits our clients. The list is long and as you might expect includes what at times feels like a never-ending list of initials and acronyms such as ACC, CCC, CATA, IATA, CLIA, DWHSA, ASTA, and WTTC to name only a few. Additionally, most major travel suppliers including cruise lines and resorts encourage completion of their certification training programs. Although we are proud of every one of our certifications there are two that we are particularly proud of: CATA - Certified Accessible Travel Advocate and DWHSA - Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist Association. Our CATA certification is issued by Special Needs Group which since its inception in 2007, has served the needs of over a half million men, women and children. Their mission which we are also committed to, grew out of their passion for travel coupled with a conviction that the fun and adventure of traveling the world should be available to everyone, despite physical challenges. Our agency is one of a select number that have been certified. As a CATA agency we can provide a wide range of equipment which allows travelers of all ages to experience the world through travel. Whether it is some form of mobility or impairment, the need for oxygen, a crib for a baby, refrigeration for medication, or materials for a service animal, we strive to fulfill all special needs for travel. We can arrange to rent special needs equipment around the world on a cruise ship, at a resort or hotel or for air travel. Equipment includes wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, walking aids, oxygen and respiratory equipment, bath safety equipment and medical beds and lifts – we can even arrange for a “Joy on the Beach” all-terrain wheelchair that easily can roll across sand and into the water! We arrange for the equipment to be delivered to the client’s ship, resort/hotel or airport and then picked up at the end of their trip. Not only can we arrange for equipment which could not be easily transported from home, but we also can eliminate the need for travelers to lug their own equipment on their trip. If you know someone who would love to travel but has a special need let them know about us – we’d be pleased to help open the world of travel to them! One of the most asked questions is
about Destination Weddings and Honeymoons which is one of the fastest growing trends in travel. Whether it is a first-time marriage or a second or third, destination weddings and honeymoons are very popular among all ages. As with any travel, there are a lot of potential pitfalls when planning a destination wedding or honeymoon yourself. As a member of the Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialists Association (DWHSA), our agents have become specialists through training, certification and experience assisting our clients with the planning and execution of their destination wedding and/or honeymoon. Destination weddings and honeymoons are part of the larger travel category of “Romance Travel”. In addition to weddings and honeymoons, romance travel includes weddings at sea, elopements, vow renewals, anniversaries and marriage proposals. Planning any type of romance travel can be a real challenge, not to mention time consuming and stressful – just ask anyone who has done the planning on their own! That’s where we come in; we take the stress out of the planning and coordinate all the details. From the Caribbean to Europe; from Mexico to the Mediterranean; from Hawaii to Las Vegas there are endless options world-wide for Romance Travel. Whether it is a simple or extravagant event for just two or for a group of family and friends there are any number of options to consider. Our agency can provide insight into not only specific destinations but also into the various venues available. From experience, we know the questions to ask, we know the best destinations and wedding planners, and we can help establish a realistic budget. Although when most people think of Romance Travel, they think of an all-inclusive resort along a beautiful stretch of beach; and while this tends to be the most popular locale, there are any number of others from an Italian Villa to an African Safari to an English Castle and even Disneyland! One of the most popular venues for a wedding has become a “Weddings at Sea” – aboard a cruise ship with the captain marrying the couple. Honeymoon, anniversary and vow renewal cruises are all immensely popular! The good news is that Romance Travel, especially Destination Weddings and Honeymoons cost less than you may think. Do you know someone planning a Wedding, Honeymoon or any type of Romance Travel? Have them contact us – we’d be pleased to assist! Now is a great time to book travel for 2021 as prices are down and there are great amenities and promotions being offered! Be safe in all your travels!
Linley Severson of Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and Heather Greenwood, owner of Gracefull Community Café in Littleton were there to let people know where help could be found. Photos by Freda Miklin
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county and other not-for-profit agencies.” McIntosh said that “after 20 years, my job at Channel 4 got eliminated. I looked at these folks and I saw it could have been me, so I walked into the Denver Rescue Mission and began helping people in their New Life program. I’ve been helping people in these circumstances ever since.” As we were speaking to McIntosh, Kim Spuhler, SMFR community risk reduction specialist, walked up and told McIntosh that he had “the spirit of a firefighter in the way he cares about the community.” She then presented him with a SMFR challenge coin. McIntosh was clearly surprised and moved by Spuhler’s action. Sue Sanders talked about how she became homeless in 2016 after her disability payments ran out. She was receiving disability due to having been in a car that was hit by a drunk driver several years earlier, leaving her unable to work. Sanders expressed gratitude for the voucher program and hotels that accepted them. She publicly thanked Centennial May-
or Stephanie Piko for being compassionate and responsive when she reached out to her months earlier. Piko told The Villager that Sanders was extremely polite and that she had connected her with Linda Haley, Arapahoe County housing and community development division manager. Sanders became emotional when she said, “Homelessness is everyone’s problem. It’s going to take the whole community to solve it. It can happen to anyone. Be part of the solution.” Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker also attended the event. He told us, “I’m here to learn more about what is being done to help the homeless in Arapahoe County.” He said he was touched and moved by the people he met. Baker said that there isn’t enough long-term housing in the county and there should be more but “it will take funding, land, and a location that has access to hospitals, because many people who are unhoused also have substance and mental health issues.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Sue Sanders (in pink shirt) told people how she became homeless after a car she was in got hit by a drunk driver, leaving her disabled.
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OPINION It’ll take facts over fiction for GV to compete in the modern economy SUBMITTED BY BILLY WYNNE
I just opened my recently delivered copy of the October 8 issue of The Villager to see Brian Joondeph’s column regarding the weather over Labor Day weekend. I have to admit that it took me a while to figure out that Mr. Joondeph’s piece was not in fact a satire; he was sincerely suggesting that an anomalous weekend snowstorm somehow disproves the broad scientific consensus regarding global warming. I paused to consider whether his column, fraught with logical fallacies and rife with disinformation, warranted a response. I think it matters, though, because Greenwood Village is hurtling into the 21st century and beyond. We need to get our facts straight and our priorities in line so that our economy and our community can grow and compete in the modern world. For starters, the Trump Administration-led NASA points out that there is over a 95 percent probability that the recent trend in global warming is due to human activity, primarily greenhouse gas emissions. The warming of our climate is proceeding “at a rate that is unprecedented over decades to millenia,” as you can see in this graph drawn from the agency’s
website: The ability of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere is so firmly proven that NASA relies on it to guide many of the instruments it is currently flying around
the globe. In other words, as the agency says, “There is no question that increased levels of greenhouse gases must cause Earth to warm in response.” That’s a big problem, because “carbon dioxide from human activity is increasing more than 250 times faster than it did from natural sources after the last Ice Age.” Hopefully you can begin to see the not-actually-very-complicated-or-controversial logic
that: (1) greenhouse gas emissions cause global warming; and (2) human beings are emitting greenhouse gases at a rate that is drastically higher than the earth has ever seen before; so (3) the recent, rapid escalation in global temperatures is due to human activity. Extra credit: therefore, only human activity can reduce and reverse this trend. If you are interested in facts, you can help yourself to more at climate.nasa.gov/evidence.
Suffice it to say that rising global temperatures are not the only evidence of climate change, there’s also: (1) warming oceans; (2) shrinking ice sheets; (3) shrinking glaciers; (4) decreased snow cover; (5) rising sea levels; (6) declining arctic sea ice; (7) increasing incidence of extreme weather events; and (8) increasing oceanic acidification. Continued on page 18
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Meet a Person who cultivates generous lives
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David Morrison Who has influenced your life?
My friend and business partner Steve Booren has been a wise mentor and close confidant. He founded our firm, Prosperion Financial Advisors in Greenwood Village and I joined him nearly 17 years ago. From the two of us, we now have 10 partners who steward nearly a billion dollars for our clients. Steve is generous, grateful and humble and an inspiration to me to keep growing and improving the ways we serve our clients. He cares about people, way beyond their financial life.
What inspired you to specialize in working with givers?
In more than 30 years of working with successful families, I have found that the happiest, most fulfilled people are usually very generous givers. They are committed to supporting the charities they love. They are givers who don’t just write checks, they make long-term commitments to making their world a better place through wise philanthropy. They want to make a difference and I get to help them do that through charitable financial planning. I love to help generous givers become impactful philanthropists who use their wealth in ways that literally change the world.
What is an example of world-changing giving?
Well for many years Kay and I have supported the Musana Community Development Association, a Colorado based non-profit that helps some of the most vulnerable children and women in the world. Even during a pandemic, Musana is literally saving lives of thousands of people in East Africa. They are changing the culture of dependency with local, sustainable solutions. We have been to Uganda many times to experience Musana’s unique work in education, women’s empowerment, faith development, skills training and healthcare. I am just finishing a term as US Board President but plan to stay involved as a liaison with the Uganda Board and working with foundations who are important funding partners.
What does impactful giving do for you?
In addition to the impact of helping people, giving like this changes the giver. Whether the gift is financial or time and effort, expertise or influence, I find that giving of yourself brings benefits like satisfaction, joy, empathy and fulfillment. Giving brings purpose and meaning to wealth. I also love how generosity can be contagious and can inspire others to give as well.
How do you calm financial fears?
we need information and wise advice about important financial decisions. Sometimes we need encouragement and confirmation that our decisions are OK. Other times we need a reality check and a big change in our financial habits. But, often we find that the stress comes from much deeper in us. We use a great tool called the Financial Road Map to explore the basic question - what’s important about money to you? Most people have never thought about this deeply personal motivation and many couples don’t know what is important to each other. Missing this can cause inner stress and relational conflict. We help resolve this with critical conversations about money.
What brings joy to your life?
Family and fly fishing! We’re the proud parents of four adult kids who attended Homestead Elementary, West Middle School and Cherry Creek High School, plus now a wonderful daughter-in-law and 4 month old grandson. Our family times are loud and fun with lots of dogs. My favorite getaways are to great fly-fishing destinations in Colorado and beyond. The shutdowns this year forced me to postpone an Alaska trip but we made up for it on the Arkansas River in Salida. A few 30+ fish days on the Ark were a pretty good consolation.
Principles I live by?
• Charities - Along with Musana, I have also served on the Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Board and am starting a second term on the Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable Board. Kay has recently retired as Associate Pastor at Greenwood Community Church and is on the Board of the Sacred Grace church.
• Relationships with family and close friends are really important. They make life rich and meaningful. They are often messy and need lots of care and attention. And they are worth it. Men are often bad at this, but we can learn to be better. • Never give up. If what you are doing is important, it is probably going to be hard. Keep at it. Especially never give up on other people. • Don’t let your fears determine the size of your life. • Great client/advisor relationship • Relationships are all about our expectations of each other. I have no chance of meeting any client’s expectations unless I know what they are. Also, it’s reasonable for me to have expectations of my clients as well. We talk about expectations and agree up front if they are reasonable and realistic. This becomes the basis of our trust and communication. From L to R, Annie, Max, Kay, David, Michael, Liza and Amanda Morrison
Fear is a very natural response when we are faced with unknown challenges. But, it is often not a helpful response. Some of the worst decisions I have made in life have come out of fears. Instead we focus on planning for goals, focusing on what is really most important to our clients. With a plan in place, we stress test against all kinds of possible bad outcomes, making sure that the plans hold up. That planning can replace those back of your mind, keep you up at night fears with clarity and confidence.
How can you help with stress related to finances? We can get stressed about finances for many different reasons. Sometimes
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Favorite destinations?
Besides visiting our friends in Africa we’ve been able to travel to tropical destinations in Asia, the Caribbean and Hawaii. Lately we’ve made long car trips to be with our first grandchild in Virginia.
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LETTERS Steve House has my vote
I am writing this letter to share my opinion of Steve House and his effort to become our next Congressman for District 6. Steve has demonstrated a real care and concern for others on how he lived his life thus far. He is always there to support needy people in our community before he ever thought of becoming or running for Congress. Steve House has been with our African-America community and tried his level best to improve the lives of many in this community. He has campaigned for better health care for the poor and disabled people in our neighborhood. Steve House has helped many of us on how to even apply for PPP in this difficult time. Steve House has a pure and kind
missionary heart all his life. He showed us this in his relentless effort to help the people of Uganda and Kenya where he has been working as volunteer missionary. Steve House is still working in different projects for these African countries. In Aurora, Steve House stood with Ethiopians, Eritreans and Somalis on critical issues. Steve House expressed his enthusiasm and support for Ethiopia’s dam project also known as Grand Ethiopian Renascence Dam (GERD). Steve House explained to many of his Egyptians friends, that Ethiopia’s hydro project is not going to keep the Nile water but release it back to Sudan and Egypt. He is a peace maker. Steve House is a true American who does not support big government. Steve House is in the business of motivating private people and small business like me, to create jobs for ourselves. With the terrible pandemic and subsequent loss of jobs, it is imperative more than any other
time in the past to have leaders like Steve House who can inspire citizens to solve our day to day problem. With the help of Congressman Steve House we can bring many jobs back to Colorado and rebuild our lives. That is the essence of being American. I have voted for Steve House and I hope you will do the same. Mel Tewahade CEO www.infinitywealth.net
Vote for Amy Padden
While you may think that the race on the top of the ballot is the one that will affect you the most, when in fact, those at the bottom of the ticket are likely to ha ve a more direct impact on your life and livelihood. In particular, please focus on the race for who will be our next District Attorney (DA) in the 18th Judicial District, which covers more than one million people who live in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties. The current DA is term limited, and if you are as passionate as I am
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The agency even takes time clarify Mr. Joondeph’s false suggestion that global warming and climate change are somehow contradictory. Climate change “encompasses global warming, but refers to the broader range of changes that are happening to our planet,” including the phenomena listed in the previous paragraph. These are not the histrionics of a patchouli-dousing communist; this is from NASA. And they are not alone, of course. If anything, the U.S. government is more reticent on this issue than any other developed country in the world. Do you think the EU or China are sitting around debating whether human beings are driving climate change? No, they are racing ahead of us to find solutions. Mr. Joondeph closes by accusing those who choose to recognize climate change and try to do something about it as politicizing the weather. It’s so tragically common these days to try to disregard someone’s point of view by labeling it “political” that it’s quickly become a cliché. But consider, please, which one is political: recognizing and mobilizing to address overwhelming evidence of a problem or denying it with snide jeers and blatant falsehoods? We can do better in Greenwood Village and, to compete in the modern marketplace, we must. We believe in science and we believe in our community’s capacity to respond to our collective problems. That’s not politics. That’s common sense.
Leonard Hugh McCain 10-20-28/10-12-20
Leonard Hugh McCain died from complications of COVID-19 Oct. 12 in Brighton. He was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Longmont, the fourth of seven children born to James and Lucy McCain. His mother was a poet and his father a farmer before becoming a barber during the Great Depression. Leonard fondly remembered, as a small boy, being sent by his father to the fiveand-dime store across the street from the barbershop to fetch him a cigar. Those who knew Len describe him as a true legal scholar, a man of God, highly ethical, a benign jokester. He was a man on the go who climbed Longs Peak as a youth, yet also found peace in adulthood tending to baby pine saplings and devouring the daily newspaper. He loved playing and watching sports. Listening to University of Colorado college football games on the radio planted a seed of interest in higher education. After his graduation from Lyons High School in 1946 as salutatorian, that seed sprouted when he hitch-hiked to the University of Colorado, where he received a bachelor’s degree in history in 1951 and a juris doctorate in 1956. In between work on those degrees he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1954 and became an intelligence officer. On his flight transport to Korea from Guam, he often recounted, the pilot came on the intercom to announce that President Eisenhower had signed the armistice stopping the
war. The soldiers let out a cheer. His plane was diverted to Japan, where Len spent a year manning the military pay run to Northern Japan. In Japan, aside from his official duties in the Counter Intelligence Corps, he learned to play golf and to snow ski, two activities he enjoyed after returning stateside. Back in Colorado, he finished his law degree and joined his friend and classmate, Orrel Daniel, to practice law. With Edward Bown, they formed the law firm of Daniel, McCain, and Brown, which became a fixture for decades on the corner of Bridge Street and North First Avenue in Brighton. Len’s law work included prosecution, family law, real estate and municipal practice. He served as assistant city attorney in Thornton and, later, as city attorney in both Brighton and Fort Lupton as both towns grew. His work included efforts in support of
to see judicial reform, right away, we must elect Amy Padden. I know Amy personally, and she is dedicated to treating all offenders fairly, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. She will protect our vulnerable populations; reduce over-incarceration; address systemic inequities; and ensure safety within all of our communities. When you think of the criminal or judicial process, did you know that DAs have more power to affect judicial reform than the police, a jury, a judge, or a defendant’s attorney? DAs have the power to charge, to offer diversion, to dismiss a case all together or to offer a plea, to recommend bail and pretrial detention, to negotiate a plea bargain, and to influence sentencing. Ms. Padden’s decades of experience include going toe to toe with the worst of the worst: terrorists like Terry Nichols from the Oklahoma City Bombing and the 1993 World Trade
Center bombers. She has also worked in the private sector, and set up and successfully ran a diversion program. She knows we need more co-responder programs, so that when calls come into 911 which start as a simple, “someone appears to be acting weirdly” then a police officer is accompanied by a mental health worker, so that situations do not escalate into tragedy. Ms. Padden is also incredibly realistic in her take about current laws on the books, and will proactively work with lawmakers to champion for change. If you want to see the judicial change we need RIGHT NOW in the 18th JD, join me in voting for Amy Padden. Our governor and our state attorney general and dozens of other high profile public servants have endorsed Amy. It’s time you do, too, with your vote! Jessica Roe Centennial
the creation of the Brighton Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant, one of the largest such facilities in the nation. Additionally, he served on the board of two local community banks. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Eloise Randleman, a schoolteacher from Fort Collins. They moved to one of the first Brighton homes located east of Benedict Park on 20th Avenue, where he resided for nearly 50 years. In 1968, Len and Ellie celebrated the birth of their first son, Clark Alan. Two years later their second son, David Randal, was born. Len loved to travel with his wife and family to locations near and far. He owned a mountain cabin outside of Estes Park, which became a family retreat during summer weekends. In the 1970s and 80s, the family belonged to the Ports of Call Travel Club, through which they took dozens of trips around the nation and the world. Len retired in 1994 after more than 30 years in law. This opened the door for more golf, sporting events, visits to his sons, and travel with Ellie. They became part of the ElderHostel program (now Road Scholars), where they journeyed around the country and the world to attend educational seminars. Len fondly remembered an Elderhostel trip in the late 1990s to Australia and New Zealand. After Ellie’s untimely death in 1999, Len continued to play golf and follow his favorite sports teams, which included the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies and his beloved Colorado Buffaloes. He held season tickets to the
latter for over 60 years and watched them win the national championship at the Orange Bowl in 1990. Len was a member of the Brighton United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he served on the board of trustees and in other roles. He was also a member of the Lions Club, first in Brighton and later, in Denver. He served on the board of directors of Rude Park Child Care Center, an early childhood education provider and club affiliate located in Denver. He proudly received his 60-year membership pin several years before he died. He lived his final five years at Inglenook at Brighton, where he enjoyed the ease of having meals prepared for him, regular Bingo games and camaraderie with other residents. Betty Winfree became a beloved friend and constant companion. Survivors include three brothers, Jim, Gene and Dean and his wife Mary; one sister, Margaret Billings; sons, Clark and his wife Mary (Donoghue), and their two children, Ellie and Patrick, and David and his wife, Katie Pierce, and their dog, Star. Both of his parents; two brothers, Richard and Merle; and wife Eloise, preceded him in death. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, an abiding interest in politics, sports, and finances, his service to our community and loving devotion to his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute or the University of Colorado Foundation.
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Meet a Person
who brings organization & fashion into your life and home proudly introduces
Who has influenced your life?
Susie Houston
My parents were the biggest influence in my life, I know it’s cliche’ but they truly shaped the person I am today. They were loving, supportive, hard working and had incredible values. I use what they instilled in me every day.
What brings joy to your life?
Once my grandchildren were born they became my world! I have been fortunate to spend so much time with them. I also have an eye for design and enjoy helping friends with various home projects and organizing, of course.
Tell us about your exciting fashion career.
Surprise! I worked for 18 years at Auers, a fasionable clothing store in Cherry Creek. I am more than an organizer, because I can make sure you are always putting your best foot forward with your wardrobe! I have many clients that I continue to assist with their wardrobe needs. My job as an organizer is quite physical. I constantly shock my clients with my energy and flexibility (a trait I inherited from my mother who was remarkably active until her 90’s) with the help of my fabulous business partner of 12 years, Hector Loya.
What’s your advice for getting organized?
It all begins with the EDIT. It’s tough for people to do on their own. I start by simply tackling one space at a time so it doesn’t become overwhelming to the client. We organize, categorize and prioritize the clients spaces to suit their lifestyle. One of the most satisfying feelings I get is seeing my clients faces after a project is completed. They have a sense of relief.
What keeps you motivated?
I am motivated to help people gain control of their lives. It is amazing to take back ownership of their space, whether it is a closet, pantry, basement or an entire house! We do it at the pace the client wants.
What do you do in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my grandkids, reading, cooking, and my involvement in Junior League of Denver and Music Associates of the University of Denver.
If you are interested in getting organized please call for a free consultation - 303-915-2071
What is your motto in life? My motto has always been “A place for everything and everything in its place and less is more!”
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Divorce and mental health
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Toyota has presented their 2021 Venza Limited allwheel drive SUV model. It is a hybrid that averages 39 mpg. The spiffy “Coastal Gray” metallic paint quickly shed the Sunday night snow as dark cars absorb more sunlight warmth. Good in cold weather, bad on hot summer days. The Venza was a real treat to drive with instant hybrid acceleration from the 2.5L four-cylinder engine and the hybrid batteries and booster electric motors. The power package totals 219 horsepower with four drive modes, EV, ECO, Normal, and Sport. This Venza is a smart vehicle loaded with the Toyota Safety Sense features that include the cameras, lane warning, advanced dynamic radar control, road sign assist, and even a rear camera washer. No safety rating posted yet but no doubt an all-around
perfect score with all of the safety features. Assembled in Toyota, Aichi, Japan the craftsmanship and exterior and interior quality are worthy of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39,809. A panoramic sunroof can raise the price by $1400. Hybrid vehicles combined with smaller powerful 4-cylinder engines are the order of the day and are here to stay. The engineers have improved these systems and the battery warranties now extend up and over ten years and at least 100,000 miles. The heating and cooling systems work well along with the sound system and navigation screen. Where this Venza really shines is in performance, smooth handling and amazing speed with efficient harmony between the hybrid system, engine, and the variable transmission. It’s a real treat to drive.
2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer ready for winter General Motors Chevrolet Division has unveiled the new 2021 Trailblazer all-wheel drive on the market at an attractive $28,900, a competitive price for this well-equipped SUV. Additional options can push the price higher with power packages and technology features. The Trailblazer has been living up to its name with the transmission and engine manufactured in Mexico, but final assembly in Bupyeong Gu, South Korea using 44 percent Korean parts to match up with the Mexican engine and transmission. All together they have produced a solid SUV. The Trailblazer has a sleek modern design, the exterior has “Scarlet Red” metallic paint and the interior is jet black with red accents.
This is a smaller vehicle and is powered with a 1.3L turbo engine that produces 28 mpg overall city and freeway economy. The Trailblazer has a 5-year, 50,000-mile powertrain warranty backed up by the long-standing dependable local Chevrolet dealerships. Models may have an assortment of optional equipment. This vehicle is highly suited for Colorado weather with front fog lights and outside heated mirrors. Traction is very good with the all-weather tires on 18” high gloss wheels. The vehicle has perfect front and side crash ratings from the National Highway Safety Commission. Overall, well equipped with GM quality the vehicle drives well, is compact, and is a versatile family choice vehicle.
Divorce has been described as a death without a funeral. There is no closure and many times there is a continuation of the pain and rejection that caused the divorce in the first place. The dictionary meaning of the word divorce means: “The legal dissolution of a committed relationship, particularly a marriage, a break-up, rupture, split, breach, severance, disunion, a separation between things which were or ought to be connected.” The only trauma worse than divorce, on a Life Events Scale, is the death of a child. The hopes and dreams one once had are gone. One’s identity is changed. Moving out of one’s home into a new and unfamiliar residence is common. Add to that the pugilistic divorce process, especially if one wants the divorce and the other does not. Instability and chaos defines the dissolution process. It is a major life crisis which is high on the Stress Inventory Scale. The mental health of vulnerable people is at stake. Individuals going through divorce experience panic attacks, insomnia, inability to eat or focus, headaches, irritability, bouts of anger and rage, depression, muscle aches, irritable bowel
syndrome, moodiness, and being overwhelmed. One experiences heart palpitations, nausea, dehydration, isolation, restlessness, rejection, anxiety, grief, shame, guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, powerlessness, and exhaustion. Additionally, those divorcing experience bouts of uncontrollable emotional distress, suicide ideation, substance abuse, and self-harm. When children are involved, this comes at a great price because their caretakers are in distress while they need extra care. Decision-making during this time is brutal. The lack of focus and fatigue makes decisions difficult, if not impossible. One needs to be able to think clearly at what is described as the worst time in one’s life. Divorce is front and center in every Adverse Human Experience Inventory as a major, traumatic, life event. Trauma changes body chemistry, brain functioning and even long-term brain architecture. Trauma floods the body with adrenaline, cortisol, and other stress hormones. Heart rates and blood pressure go up. One gets ready to run or fight for survival. The “emotional brain” hijacks the “thinking brain.” Over
All the cars I’ve loved BY DOROTHY ROSBY
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I talk to my car. I praise it when it makes it up my steep, slippery hill in the winter. And I pat it on the dashboard and apologize if I grind the gears or let the gas tank get close to empty. Just my car though. I don’t talk to other people’s cars. I’m not unhinged, you know. Or maybe I am. I have a tendency to develop what some would consider an unhealthy attachment to vehicles. I see them as friends, cherished companions on life’s highway. I’ve been so tight with the cars I’ve owned that I wanted to stay in touch after we parted. I didn’t though. The new owners might not have understood if I stopped by to take their car for a drive. I’ve been this way since I bought my first car, a green Plymouth Scamp with a cream-colored vinyl roof. It wasn’t exactly a dream car for a 21-year old, but it had a charming personality and we bonded quickly. If you don’t think cars can be charming, maybe you’re not talking with yours enough. I named my Scamp Elroy Scampini because it seemed odd to carry on a conversation with someone who didn’t have a name. He was followed by Stanley, Goldie, Forest, Sky and most recently, a Subaru Crosstrek named Soobee. They all had
many fine qualities, not the least of which was that they were paid off before we said adieu. And while I’m enjoying making a new friend in the form of another Subaru Crosstrek, I can’t help mourning Soobee. I would have kept them both, but we don’t have enough garage space and I wouldn’t want them arguing over it. One of the men at the dealership assured me that plenty of people get emotionally attached to their vehicles. He’s actually seen people cry when they hand over their old car’s keys—and not just because they’d have to start making a car payment. I understand. We make memories with our cars. They’re with us day in and day out, ready to go whenever we are, just like the family dog. And they won’t bite the UPS guy. My husband and I have driven to many wonderful places in Soobee. Let me rephrase that. My husband has driven to many wonderful places in Soobee. I’ve napped. And that’s one of the things I look for in a new car: how comfortable it is to nap in. In fact, while my husband was test driving, I was test napping. I’m kidding. I couldn’t sleep. I was too excited about getting a new car—and too sad about abandoning the old one. It still haunts me
time, chronic trauma leads to a weakened immune system. One gets sick more easily because the body is exhausted from the long-term flood of cortisol and other stress hormones. How does one handle this major life crisis? Who is there to pick up the pieces? Some have family and friends to help. Some work in a supportive environment. Some seek counseling, and still others run towards their faith community more than ever. Every single article I have read about surviving divorce advises those in the midst of this trauma to join a Divorce Support Group. An amazing support group is the Divorce Recovery Group lead by Larry Sears. It is a 10-week program that meets at Greenwood Community Church as well as other venues depending on the enrollment. There are estimated to be 5000 divorces in the Denver Metro area a year. All of us need to be mindful regarding those who are experiencing this trauma and help where we can. Call Larry Sears at 720 524-0440 or email him at lrsears78@comcast.net. For more information contact: joneen@myrelationshipcenter. org. Let us all be mindful of those who are hurting, are dealing with mental health issues, be supportive and helpful. the way Soobee sat there, all alone, looking confused and hurt as we drove away in the new car. She was probably feeling what a middle-aged wife feels when her husband leaves her for a 30-year-old beauty queen. And my new car is a beauty queen. Not that Soobee wasn’t lovely. She had a fivespeed manual transmission and was white, or more precisely, “pearl.” But the new car is a six speed and is “ice silver metallic,” so she won’t show the dirt as badly. Plus, she’s got all sorts of fancy features including a digital compass on the rearview mirror, which anyone giving me directions will appreciate, and a backup camera, which anyone parking behind me will appreciate. I didn’t mention any of these things to Soobee when I said goodbye. I’m not a monster. And I named the new car Soobee-Deux in her honor. Deux means two in French. If you’re French, you’d say “du.” I’m not, so when I say her name, it rhymes with Scooby-Doo. Soobee-Deaux is pretty hard to rhyme, so that will come in handy if I ever write a poem about her. And considering our budding friendship, I might. (Dorothy Rosby is the author of the humor book, I Didn’t Know You Could Make Birthday Cake from Scratch: Parenting Blunders from Cradle to Empty Nest. Contact drosby@rushmore.com.)
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT LONG’S PINE GROVE OPEN SPACE PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Concrete Express Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Long’s Pine Grove Open Space Project, 1523 S. Uinta Way, Denver CO. The work generally consisted of Contractor services to construct a parking area, trailhead improvements and park recreation. The trailhead and park improvements include overlot grading, parking, drive lanes, curb and gutter, vault toilet restroom, a covered picnic shelter, a kiosk and other signage, bicycle rack, playground, a bridge over the Highline Canal, internal soft trails, tables and benches, utility coordination & install, irrigation, landscaping, storm drainage improvements, concrete tails and flatwork.. 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 Concrete Express Inc. or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Concrete Express Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Concrete Express Inc. 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 80120, at any time up to and including November 5, 2020. 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 Concrete Express Inc. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: October 22, 2020 Last Publication: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9922 ___________________________ 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 DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as RFP #19-46 – CM/GC Services for Peoria Salt Dome Replacement. The work generally consisted of removal and replacement of existing salt dome to include a portion of asphalt removal and replacement work. Final Settlement will be made on November 17, 2020. 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 DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services 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 80120, at any time up to and including November 16, 2020. 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 DRSW Enterprises, Inc. dba Calahan Construction Services. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: October 29, 2020 Last Publication: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9935 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO SD20-001, SKY RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS - AMENDMENT OF EXISTING SERVICE PLANS AND CREATION OF SERVICE PLANS FOR NEW DISTRICTS / SPECIAL DISTRICT PROPOSAL: The applicant and owner, Pure Cycle Corporation, is seeking approval to amend and restate the Service Plans for Metropolitan Districts No. 3, 4, and 5 and create Service Plans for new Metropolitan Districts No. 6, 7 and 8. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 10, 2020 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 SD20-001, Sky Ranch Metropolitan Districts – Amendment of Existing Service Plans and Creation of Service Plans for New Districts / Special District. 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. 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: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9936 ___________________________
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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: STEPHEN LYLES, II Child, and concerning SYBIL ROSS and MARCUS LYLES, Respondents. Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889 Case No: 20JV270 Division: 23 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial regarding SYBIL ROSS AND MARCUS LYLES is set for November 20, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Division 23, 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 via 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/ beth.dumler •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 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. When prompted enter code 926 041 808 #. /s/ Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9950 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EILEEN F. HIGHT, Deceased Case Number 20 PR 30723 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 February 28, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred. LINDA SUE CLAIBORNE Personal Representative 5659 S. Lowell Blvd. Littleton, CO 80123 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 29, 2020 Last Publication: November 12, 2020 Legal # 9949 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2021; a copy of the proposed budget has been filed in the office of Director Morton, 1401 Lawrence Street, 16th Floor, Denver, CO 80202 where same is open for public inspection; such budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District to be held at 1401 Lawrence Street, 16th Floor, Denver, CO 80202 on November 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The 2021 sewer rate will be set at that time. Any interested elector of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9937 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING RE AMENDED 2020 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2021 budget has been submitted to the GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2021. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District’s legal counsel, Seter & Vander Wall, PC, 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2020. If necessary, an amended 2020 budget will be filed in the office of the District’s legal counsel and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. The meeting will be held at 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 1450, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Greenwood North Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2020 budget and
proposed 2021 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9938 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND AMENDED 2020 BUDGET ARAPAHOE LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Arapahoe Library District, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, will consider a proposed 2021 budget and, if necessary, an amended 2020 budget. A copy of such proposed 2021 budget and amended 2020 budget have been filed in the office of the District Finance Director, located at 12855 E. Adam Aircraft Circle, Centennial, CO 80112, where same is open for public inspection. The proposed 2021 budget and, if necessary, the amended 2020 budget will be considered at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Any interested elector within Arapahoe Library District may inspect the proposed 2021 budget and amended 2020 budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the proposed 2021 budget and, if necessary, the amended 2020 budget. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Directors encourages the Public and others to join the meeting via Zoom. To access meeting, visit www.zoom. us, click the Join Meeting link, and type in the follow Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 934 2464 2688 Passcode: 753938 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARAPAHOE LIBRARY DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Board Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9939 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDED 2020 BUDGET OF THE CHERRY CREEK VISTA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amended 2020 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District for the year 2020; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District located at Circuit Rider of Colorado, 1100 W. Littleton Blvd., #101, Littleton, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at via Virtual Meeting, due to Coronavirus, on, on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Detail to join the Virtual Meeting are available at the top of the homepage of the District’s website at ccvprd.org. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the amended 2020 budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. This meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHERRY CREEK VISTA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT /s/ Circuit Rider of Colorado, Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9940 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Chapparal Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held Tuesday, November, 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM via Zoom: https:// zoom.us/j/98473958887, Meeting ID: 984-7395-8887, OR Dial/ Telephone: 1 346 248 7799 US,
Meeting ID: 984-7395-8887 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the abovereferenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors. Copies of the proposed 2021 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2020 budget are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2021 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2020 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District. Dated: October 23, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC, District Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9941 ___________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2021; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Darcy Beard, CPA, 20363 E Top T Ranch Pl, Parker, CO 80134, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the meeting will be held via Webex.com. To join the meeting by telephone call 1-415-655-0001 and enter password 20202466 or email Ms. Beard before November 11, 2020 at darcybeardcpa@comcast.net to request a Webex.com meeting invitation. Any interested elector of CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Dated: October 13, 2020 CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Darcy Beard Budget Officer Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9942 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2020 BUDGET COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2021. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2020 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2021 budget and 2020 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2021 budget and 2020 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Monday, November 2, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND THE BENEFITS TO THE CONTROL OF THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS BY LIMITING IN-PERSON CONTACT, THIS DISTRICT BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD BY TELEPHONIC MEANS WITHOUT ANY INDIVIDUALS (NEITHER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES NOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC) ATTENDING IN PERSON. TO ACCESS THE MEETING, CALL IN TO THE CONFERENCE BRIDGE AT 1-888-875-1833 AND WHEN PROMPTED, DIAL IN THE PASSCODE OF 619715. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2021 budget or the 2020 amended budget, inspect the 2021 budget and the 2020 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.
COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 /s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9943 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND HEARING CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2021. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District to be held at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, November 13, 2020. The meeting will be held at Mangia Bevi Restaurant at Palazzo Verdi, 6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village, In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and due to the state of emergency declared by Governor Polis, as amended and extended, corresponding executive orders and public health orders, as amended and extended, and CDC recommendations against gathering in large groups in order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the public is requested to attend via telephone conference as follows Dial-in - 425-535-9510 - Access Code - 505-132-805. Any interested elector within the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2021 budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9944 ___________________________ NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET AND 2020 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2021 has been submitted to the Goldsmith Metropolitan District and the Goldsmith Metropolitan District Block K Subdistrict (collectively, the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 9:00 a.m. on December 8, 2020. In order to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of the imminent threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting and public hearing will be held by telephone and videoconference only. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 720-600-2477 and enter passcode 500 324 482#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior the meeting and may be obtained by contacting Becky Johnson, by email at bjohnson@spencerfane. com or by telephone at 303-8393885. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2020 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 500, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Due to concerns related to COVID-19 and certain visitor restrictions that may be in place, please contact Janece Soendker by email at janece. soendker@claconnect.com or by telephone at 303-779-5710 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2021 budget and the amended 2020 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto. GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BLOCK K SUBDISTRICT By: /s/ Eric Hecox, District Secretary Published in The Villager Published: October 29, 2020 Legal # 9945 ___________________________
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LEGALS
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 80111-4591, 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: October 29, 2020 Published In: The Villager Legal #9947
Susan M. Ortiz, MMC City Clerk
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020, to Western Gravel Constructors, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2020 CIP- Monaco Traffic Circle Improvements, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor,
materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City
of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George Lantz, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: October 29, 2020 Last Publication: November 5, 2020 Legal # 9948 ___________________________
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Classified Advertising ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Denver Film Festival Red Carpet On The Rocks
October 22 – November 8. For the first time in its history, Denver Film Festival will bring the Red Carpet screenings it normally reserves for the metro area’s glitziest theaters to one of the world’s most famous music venues, the Red Rocks Ampitheatre. The the three Red Carpet screenings this year include opening night’s Nomadland starring Oscar winner Frances McDormand on October 22; the centerpiece screening of Nine Days, a sci-fi drama starring Winston Duke on October 24; and the Big Night feature Ammonite a romantic drama starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan on October 29. The films will be shown in the Lower South Lot 2 parking area. Tickets on Sale Now! At denverfil.org/dff43. For information call 303-595-3456 History Colorado Center Reflections on Democracy
Now through Jan. 3. During this important election year be sure to visit the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith which presents a history of citizen participation, debate and compromise. In addition, artists David Ocelotl Garcia, Rochelle Johnson, Cori Redford and Carmen Richards reflect on core American values in art they created for their exhibit, The New Four Freedoms. Hours: Tuesday/Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Tickets are $14. 1200 N. Broadway, Denver. For reservations visit history colorado.org. For information call 303447-8679
EVENTS
Historic Littleton’s Weekends on Main
Now through October. More than a dozen restaurants and numerous retailers will participate every Friday at 5:00 pm to Saturday at 10:00 pm.
Main Street will be closed From Friday at 3:00 pm to allow the extension of a restaurant/bar’s table service into the street. Prince, Nevada and Curtice Streets will remain open to allow access to the businesses on those streets. Lots to see and hear including live music and artist demonstrations. For information visit info@littletongov.org or call 303-795-3700 Denver Academy Virtual Open House
November 14. We are committed to serve diverse learners including those with dyslexia and ADHD. Enjoy a presentation by our Head of School followed by a question & answer period with current students and teachers. 9:30 – 10:30 am. RSVP at denver academy.org/openhouse. For information call 303-777-5161 Englewood Virtual Holiday Market 27 Days of Fun Shopping
November 16 – December 12. The Englewood Park, Recreation & Golf Department is excited to present an allnew online gift shopping experience. Support local and metro area artisans, crafters and small businesses by shopping from home for unique gifts from a wide selection of jewelry, handcrafted items, clothing, art and delicious treats. Shop 24 Hours a Day! Registration open for vendors until October 30. For information visit info@myenglewood chamber.com or call 303-789-4473
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The Parents as Teachers National Center has awarded Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council Blue Ribbon Affiliate status. Earning the Blue Ribbon Affiliate designation – the highest status bestowed by Parents as Teachers - means that ACECC in one of the top home visiting programs in the nation, demonstrating remarkable results in implementing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model with fidelity and quality. The Parents as Teachers home visiting model promotes the optimal early development,
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The Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York Street location is open with limited attendance numbers, timed tickets and strict social distancing guidelines. Admissions are capped at 250 people in two-hour increments. Make a reservation online for a specific date at botanicgardens.org. Tickets will not be available onsite. For information call 720-865-3500 Denver Zoo
All tickets must be purchased/ reserved online at DenverZoo.org/ Visit. The zoo will limit the number of visitors per day with staggered 15-minute entry windows to limit the number of guests at any one time. A one-way path around the entire campus has been created to allow guests to view a majority of its animal habitats and gardens. All guests ages 3 and over will be required to wear face masks. For further information call 720-337-1644
SPORTS
Cherry Creek Schools Veterans and Military Appreciation Football Game
Now through November 1. Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion is back after a three-year hiatus. Come enjoy what families and haunted house enthusiasts have loved and talked about for years. We have even more chills and thrills than ever before. Scary Tour, Sun. – Thur. $19; Fri. – Sat. $22. 5663 Prince
November 5. The Overland Trailblazers will meet the 2019 Metro 10 League Champion Smoky Hill Buffaloes in this live streamed event. Pre-Game Show 6:15 pm. Kick-Off 7:00 pm. Join us at cherrycreekschools.org/ AppreciationGame For information call 720-554-4435
learning and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. As part of the program, home visiting professionals meet families where they are comfortable, typically in their homes. During visits, parent educators assess family needs and partner with parents to set family goals. Home visitors provide necessary information and resources to help parents support the emotional, behavioral, and physical development of their children. Each personal visit includes a focus on parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being.
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To become a Blue Ribbon Affiliate programs undergo a rigorous year-long review process. As part of the process, programs must meet at least 95 specific standards which ensure they are among the best home visiting programs in the nation. Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council serves children and families from prenatal through kindergarten throughout Arapahoe county. Parent Possible is the Colorado state affiliate for Parents as Teachers and supports 27 sites across the state implementing the Parents as Teachers model. Learn more at: www.parent possible.org/PAT
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All the flavors to entice kids. All the nicotine to keep them hooked. E-cigarette makers and vape shops are enticing kids with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bear and bubble gum. And nationally, over 5 million kids are using these flavored e-cigarettes. Vape shops and tobacco companies say their products aren’t ending up in kids’ hands, but that’s just not true. Many retailers still sell to minors, and many of them in Denver even illegally sold products during the COVID-19 shutdown violating emergency orders. Let’s stop pretending vape shops and the industry care about public health or the health of our children. It’s time to stop the sale of flavored tobacco products to protect our kids. Take action now by visiting FlavorsHookKidsDenver.org to tell City Council Member Kendra Black to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
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