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Greenwood Village equipment mounted on the northwest corner of Belleview Avenue and Quebec Street captures images of the driver and license plate, along with a video of vehicles going through a red light.

Photo by Freda Miklin

GV making $1 million profit on photo red - light tickets

According to greenwood village.com, “The objectives of red-light cameras are to stop dangerous driving behaviors, reduce crashes, save

lives, prevent injuries, lower health care costs, and respond to community concerns.” In our article in The Villager in March we reported that “the program is not a meaningful profit center for the city. Its sole purpose is to

encourage safe driving…”

That was correct, based on the results for the years that were available at that time, which were 2016 and 2017.

Things changed in the last two years. While the cost associated with the program

has remained consistent at just over $700,000, the city’s revenue from red-light camera tickets doubled between 2017 and 2019 to $1.75 million currently, resulting in a $1 million annual profit to the city.

The amount of revenue

and the associated cost of the program are not shown on the same page in GV’s annual operating budget, so it might have gone unnoticed had City Council Member Dave Continued on page 2

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GV red light cameras: for safety or for profit Continued from Page 1 hope that the council would,

Bullock not asked Finance Director Shawn Cordsen the cost of the program when the revenue was being discussed during the 2020 GV city council budget workshop held on September 23 at city hall.

Upon discovering the $1 million profit, Bullock said, “We’ve always told our residents that the photo red-light (program) is break-even.”

Others on city council voiced similar concerns. Said district 2’s Anne Ingebretsen, “This makes me very uncomfortable……We put these in to protect everybody from people who run red lights…. This is going to be perceived as a revenue maker for the city.”

Tom Dougherty, who represents GV district 4, talked about ways the unexpected profit could be spent for safety-related measures. Mayor Rakowsky raised the possibility of associating the profits with previously funded and built projects like crosswalks on Powers Avenue near Greenwood Elementary School and on Orchard Road at Florence Street, but Ingebretsen pointed out that the crosswalks cost $40,000, compared to the annual profit of $1 million. Soon district 2’s other council member Dave Kerber threw cold water on that idea when he pointed out that, “I would

if they had a safety issue, spend the money, no matter what bucket or line item it comes in. So if we want to say…we’ll put this for traffic safety instead of using general funds or capital fund money….I think, philosophically, it’s the same. I wouldn’t want to spend money on safety that we don’t think is essential just as a marketing thing.”

Outgoing district 3 council member Steve Moran (he is not running for re-election) wondered if the spike in revenue had partly come from the city’s newest photo red light camera at South Belleview Avenue and East Dayton Street. City manager John Jackson said yes, it had.

Kerber added, “The reason we put it there is so that people will quit speeding.

So whenever anybody complains to me about this, I say, don’t go so fast. Then you don’t have to pay anything.”

City Manager John Jackson explained that GV cameras record and cite people for going through red lights only. The city does not have a photo radar system for speeding. Kerber said something about how if drivers were going slower, it would be easier to stop for red lights.

GV Police Chief Dustin Varney registered his concern about the $1 million annual profit being generated

by the program because, he said, “This is the exact conversation that comes up at the legislature every year when we go down to the Capitol to testify. One of the things they discuss at that level is, “What are you doing with your funds?” Varney reported that although GV hasn’t been “on the radar previously, (the legislature) has been pretty critical of other agencies that have profited from photo tickets and not put the money somewhere it could be (used) for public safety purposes.”

Dougherty recapped the conversation, noting that the purpose of the program is to “change driver behavior,” and “in an ideal world, revenue will start to decline as “you accomplish your safety goals”, i.e., fewer drivers will run red lights.

He proposed asking city staff to come up with a plan that includes appropriate uses for the $1 million profit consistent with the stated purposes, including, as examples, additional enforcement resources, additional equipment, and education. It was decided to review the program again in six months.

Nobody on city council suggested considering lowering the amount of the fine on red-light tickets down from $75 each as a way to make the program less profitable.

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Centennial adopts limited parking restrictions

BY DORIS TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

A 14-day limitation on onstreet parking was adopted recently by the Centennial City Council, which also declined to adopt other limitations on residential parking.

The residential parking rules, adopted on first reading unanimously, would also require a seven-day intervening period between two 14-day periods of parking on a public street.

At the same meeting, the council declined to pass on first reading an ordinance that would have restricted off-street parking to a percentage of the front yard area of Centennial homes. The same ordinance also would have required off-street parking to be located on concrete, asphalt or pavers, and would have pro-

hibited parking in landscaped areas.

Steve Greer, Centennial Community Development Director, stated in a written report to the council that the city “has received complaints from residents who are concerned about the amount of vehicle parking within neighborhoods and the negative impact it may have on their property.”

Greer noted in his report that current Centennial regulations “allow parking to occur anywhere on private property, including areas that do not have a parking surface.”

Additionally, he stated that “Centennial has minimal residential parking restrictions compared to other municipalities within the region.” His report also stated that, without “such regulations the City is powerless to assist residents with their complaints and unable to maintain an attractive streetscape.”

Medical Center of Aurora names Hallie Woods COO SUBMITTED BY TMCA

The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Hallie Woods has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Woods previously served as Chief Administrative Officer of Centennial Medical Center (CMC), a campus of The Medical Center of Aurora.

Woods’ tenure with HCA Healthcare began in 2011 at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center where she served in various roles including Director of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Cardiovascular Services.

Woods joined The Medical Center of Aurora’s team in April 2016 as the Associate Chief Operating Officer, a position that was part of HCA Healthcare’s Chief Operating Officer Development Program, a program that Woods was accepted into in August 2016. Her responsibilities included oversight for the departments of Radiology, Pharmacy, Therapies, and Facilities and Construction.

Upon graduating from the COO Program the following May, she was promoted to Vice President of Operations.

“I’m very pleased that Hallie is moving into the COO role,” said Ryan Simpson, Chief Executive Officer at The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. “She is a talented, proven leader and we are fortunate to have her on our team. I look forward to work-

ing with her as we continue to grow our services and provide excellent care to the community.”

Over the last 18 months, Woods took the role of lead executive over the Centennial Medical Center campus expansion project, which broke ground in March 2019. While at CMC, Woods worked with her team to bring new provider groups to the campus, collaborated with city leaders for growth opportunities, and led the $85 million capital construction project, which will eventually be the first full-service hospital in Centennial.

She also sits on the Board of Directors of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce.

In her new role, Woods will oversee the integrated operations of The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital and will have executive oversight of a number of hospital departments.

“I am excited and honored to be chosen as COO for TMCA and Spalding,” said Woods. “We have an excellent team and I am happy to continue working alongside my colleagues as we fulfill our Mission and provide the high quality care our community deserves.”

Woods earned her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Colorado – Denver’s Healthcare Administration Program and B.A. in Journalism from Colorado State University.

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8th Annual “Spooky Streets” at The Streets at SouthGlenn set

A night to be seen with food, art, wine and entertainment.

The Taste of Greenwood Village presented by Stevinson Automotive is back for its 19th Annual Extravaganza on October 23rd and is sure to delight your taste buds with over 50 local restaurants along with award winning wines brought to you by Molly’s Spirits. Stevinson Imports will have their latest lineup of Porsche and Jaguar vehicles spotlighted throughout the event for all to enjoy. Get on the dance floor with Page 6 and make it a night to remember!

Upgrade to the VIP experience with early entrance to the entire event at 4:30pm, retreat to the VIP lounge where you’ll enjoy your own private wine bars, restaurants, outdoor patio and live music brought to you by Dotsero!

Indulge in outstanding cuisine while mingling with local artists, breweries and distilleries. The Taste of Greenwood Village is a must attend event! The 2019 restaurant list includes highlights like Ruth’s Chris steakhouse (VIP & GA area), Ocean Prime (VIP area), Earl’s (GA), Jing (VIP), Seasons 52 (GA), The Palm (GA), Fogo de Chao (GA), Eddie Merlots (GA), and many, many more! And once again the event is being held at the beautiful DTC Marriott.

This year the Taste of Greenwood Village is benefiting the Bags of Fun organization. Bags of Fun provides bags filled with rehabilitative, educational and manipulative toys, inspiring pediatric patients to be children when they are struggling through treatment. Bags of Fun are carefully crafted for each child, taking into consideration the best means to reduce their tension, anxiety and fatigue as they fight long-term and life threatening conditions.

This year’s event is made possible by our wonderful presenting sponsor Stevinson Automotive as well as Molly’s Spirits, Trivida Functional Medicine, Sweet & Savory Designs, Advantage Security, Rose Medical, Talk Food Denver, and Live @ Jack’s.

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Scare Away Hunger

Attendees may bring a canned food item to benefit Food Bank of the Rockies and receive a free treat bag (one per person, while supplies last).

Pumpkin Carving Contest

professional dancers will provide lively activities throughout the evening. Kids can dance their hearts out on the interactive light-up dance floor, climb on and explore a firetruck or jump in one of our bounce houses.

their face painted, having a caricature drawn, requesting a favorite animal as a special balloon creation or taking a selfie at themed stations with their friends or family.

Facepainters/balloon artists/caricatures /selfie stations

Costume Parade

Young event-goers may take part in the fun by getting

All kids dressed in costumes may participate in a fun and informal parade of costumes across the main stage.

Kids can bring their creations to be on display at the event for a chance to win a South-Glenn gift card.

Halloween Decor

An orange fountain, purple and orange trees; the Streets will be decked out in everything Halloween!

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“Fall is a special time of year at The Streets at SouthGlenn as the leaf colors begin to turn in the park“ said Tom Gendreau, Sr. Asset Manager for Alberta Development Part-ners. “Spooky Streets brings local families together to celebrate the changing of the seasons.”

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The Villager

Mort, Mort, Mort, gone but not forgotten

Bacon and eggs, bread and butter, Mort and Edie Marks, household names in The Villager newspaper life and our relationship with Mort and Edie for almost 38 years.

Mort was always full of opinions because he was so wise and had experienced so much in his life, much that occurred during and after his dramatic survival in The Battle of the Bulge. He would often tell me he didn’t know how he survived when so many of his friends were killed sometimes just a few feet away in the subzero foxholes. They were trapped on the front line for almost a month with the massive German counter attack against the advancing Allied Forces.

He met Winston Churchill, President Dwight Eisenhower, President Ronald Reagan, and Astronaut Jack Swigert. In political jargon …He was a kingmaker but never a king. He once ran for the chairmanship of the Arapahoe County Republican party and was defeated

by Charlie Emley, a long time

Littleton Republican. Congressman Bill Armstrong urged Mort to congratulate Charlie, but Mort would have none of it. He played to win for himself and others. He advised and coached many upcoming new candidates in his basement home. Edie and her family will host an open house this Sunday Oct. 6, from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. This is the home where they entertained hundreds of friends during the holidays including Gov. Bill Owens, District Judge John Leopold, Denver Post Publisher Dean Singleton, and Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated friends that loved the couple and some were long-time customers of realtor Edie Marks.

Edie always stood at the open front door holding her little dog with cold blasts of December air as she greeted every guest by first names. Mort held court usually in the crowded downstairs where the vast assortments of desserts were always displayed and devoured. In later years he sat in the living room

and had great discussions with the late Francis Salazar who was one of Mort’s close Democrat friends.

Mort and I did something unusual. We would occasionally disagree on editorial positions and he would start by taking me to task, I would reciprocate, and readers seemed to enjoy the open debates. As Mort and I aged we seemed to agree on most issues. He never missed a national holiday and reminded all of The Villager readers of the greatness of America and the sacrifice of our veterans though the many wars fought by our brave men and women in uniform.

Mort was drafted out of NYU at age 18 was sent off to the infantry as a private, eventually receiving a battlefield commission making him an officer. He would relate that he just wanted to win the war so he could get back home to the United States.

One of his best stories was about trading American cigarettes with the Russian troops as they met at the Rhine river advancing towards Berlin. “They had vod-

ka, we had cigarettes, and we got along famously,” he would relate.

Ironically, the war almost didn’t end for Mort; his unit was brought back to prepare for the invasion of Japan. He was only saved from that deadly invasion

by President Truman making the decision to drop two atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima.

Mort surely must have been the oldest active columnist, still writing for a newspaper at 94 and eight months of age. His last column appeared only two weeks prior to his death. Edie relates that during his semi-conscious hallucinating state in the hospital he saw a Japanese man sitting in a chair in his room sobbing during the day.

We’re pondering who can even attempt to fill his shoes in that editorial space where we enjoyed his writing for the past 38 years.

I have suggested that we should compile a book of his best works.

The world and journalism need more Mort Marks.

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The death last week of Mort Marks is a real loss for me personally. We shared our Villager newspaper page for over three decades. Not only that but we were friends and spoke on the phone almost every day. We would have had a spirited telephone call about another Bronco fiasco this past Sunday where we lost another game in the last minute of play. I think we would agree that this coach and a few others need to go. Mort loved to write, and his patriotism was much appreciated by our family of Villager readers. *** The trail this week took me to the wedding of Brian

Watson and Tiffany at Tom Shane’s home. The spacious back yard was brilliantly decorated with a shimmering gilded walkway for the bride and groom to walk down the aisle between rows of several hundred wedding guests seated in the late afternoon brilliant sunlight. Small bamboo parasols were placed under the gold metallic chairs to shield guests from the intense late summer sunshine. The weather was perfect, and the wedding decor expertly designed including the large dinner tent that would serve the multitude of guests.

It was a classic wedding in all respects with live music, two lamas for photo shoots, dozens

of the bride family joining the wedding party from around the world.

The evening dinner featured Smokin Dave’s Barbecue, one of our favorite spots, along with many multiple choices of Asian and American cuisine.

There were Asian dancers and a formal tea ceremony for the parents of the bride and mother of the groom.

Tom Shane, “Your friend in the diamond business” provided the immaculate yard setting for the elaborate and elegant event.

This new married couple are making their mark on Colorado in business, and philanthropy, and Brian may still have political aspirations. *** A correction from last

The death of a legacy Arapahoe County lost a true American hero last week.

The death of Mort Marks has ended one of the last of survivors of what Tom Brokaw called the “Greatest Generation.” Mort Marks along with the millions of men and women who served in the armed forces during World War II have left a lasting legacy by saving the world from totalitarian dictators whose goal was to enslave the world and permanently extinguish the flame of democracy.

Mort, a combat army WWII veteran, was a true patriot who devoted his postwar life to teaching history and writing.

Mort and I shared the pages of the Greenwood Villager as regular columnists. While we disagreed occasionally, we were good friends because we shared the bond that combat veterans all share.

As part of the Greatest Generation, Mort, after surviving the Great Depression and the many battles of

World War II in the European Theater, returned to America to attend college under the GI Bill and joined millions of vets who devoted their lives in rebuilding America’s economy, the country’s roads and bridges and helping this nation to become a respected world leader as the arsenal of democracy. They helped in the rebuilding of a devastated war-torn world, helped bring true democracy to many countries and stood up against an aggressive Soviet Union. These returning veterans helped restore the US economy, improved our pub-

week, the new CSU president is the former Provost at West Virginia, not just Virginia. She is the first female president of a land grant university stemming back to Abraham Lincoln who founded the Land Grand institutions. *** Suddenly municipal and school board elections are coming quickly Nov. 5, and State blue books are arriving in the mail now explaining the statewide ballot issues. With Freda’s great reporting we’re covering forums and interviewing candidates for city offices.

Time to study the issues and candidates and form voting opinions. *** lic schools and universities and raised families.

Mort played a significate role in recognizing the need to take a leadership role in his community while maintaining a focus on the importance of educating the next generation through the development of an improved education system.

Mort was a true friend and mentor to me, and I will miss him. He taught me the importance being involved in my community and urged me to continue my role as a community leader.

Mort your legacy will be the principles that you have instilled in the young people you have taught. Thank you, Mort.

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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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October 3, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

London and Germany – perspectives past and present bahn was under construction.

A country in economic decline neglects its roads.

Germany is a green economy, promoting recycling and alternative energy. Wind farms dot the landscape.

Many weren’t spinning when we drove by as there wasn’t enough of a breeze, a problem with wind power. Yet the roads were filled with gas guzzling trucks powered with petroleum, not wind or solar. Some of our Democrat presidential candidates want to do away with fossil fuels. Good luck powering cars and trucks with only wind or sun.

Unfettered immigration is also a German problem. A shopping mall we visited was filled with young men who might be named Abdul or Mohammed rather than Fritz or

Kurt. Demographics is destiny.

That being said, the people are friendly, the history rich, and the food wonderful. Yet changes are happening, and Europe may be a far different place in a few generations.

A few years ago these lands were dotted with soldiers and war. My friend and fellow columnist, recently deceased Mort Marks, was one of the “greatest generation”, those who fought and gave their lives on these very lands, so far from home, to secure the blessings of freedom and liberty Europeans now enjoy.

While savoring the modern delights of London and Germany, remember Mort and those who made it possible.

Liberty cannot be taken for granted, and can be easily extinguished.

Gardner applauds $3 million grant for Colorado Parks and Rec

Funding Act, legislation to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at a level of $900 million.

My wife and I just returned from a wonderful twoweek trip to London and Germany, part business, part pleasure. I want to share some perspectives from the trip, mostly from a political view as that is my hobby. If you are looking for food and lodging reviews, the NY Times travel section will a better read.

What we in the US hear about London, Germany and much of the EU is through the filter of cable news, which has a specific viewpoint coloring its reporting. Instead I asked taxi drivers and tour guides to get a more accurate perspective.

Unlike the London mayor, many Londoners like President

Senator Cory Gardner a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded the announcement from Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt that Colorado will receive $3,034,579 in non-taxpayer funded grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for outdoor recreation and conservation projects.

LWCF funds are non-taxpayer dollars derived from Outer Continental Shelf lease revenues and are awarded through federal matching grants administered by the National Park Service. “This grant funding shows why it was so important to permanently reauthorize the LWCF,” said Senator Gardner. “As a fifth generation Coloradan, I understand the importance of preserving iconic landscapes in our state and across the nation. These millions of dollars will go toward Colorado projects that rely on LWCF funding for conservation, so that

Trump. They view him as a unique type

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH of politician who keeps his campaign promises, a far cry from typical American and British politicians. The consensus is that Brexit will happen. It is the will of the people, despite media caterwauling and efforts of the British deep state globalists to kill the plan. The bureaucratic establishment, governing against the will of the people, is alive and well in the UK as it is in the US. Ignoring Brexit may lead to another Peasants’ Revolt as in 1381 when the people stormed the Tower of London.

The London skyline is dotted with cranes and building construction, suggesting Brexit

future generations of Coloradans can enjoy our state’s public lands and have access to our great outdoors.” “Using zero taxpayer dollars, LWCF invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help rehabilitate and improve infrastructure at state and local parks and other recreation areas,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “Funds will also be used to maximize access by opening up landlocked public lands. A small investment in a little strip of land can open up thousands of acres to outdoor recreation enthusiasts.” Senator Gardner has long advocated for permanent reauthorization of the LWCF, touting the necessity of this program to conserve and preserve public lands. After Gardner successfully passed permanent reauthorization of the LWCF in the Senate in January, President Trump signed permanent reauthorization of the LWCF into law in March of this year.

In April 2019, Senators Gardner

would not be the death knell for the UK as pundits predict.

Follow the money. And also ownership. London’s iconic department stare, Harrods, is now owned by Qatar.

The royal family, particularly the Queen, is held in high regard. She has been on the throne for 65 years and is the only monarch most Brits have ever known. Charles is ready to be King, although likely for a short time as he is 70 years old.

Moving on to Germany, the conventional reporting is that their economy is in the tank.

Tell that to the autobahn where almost every other vehicle is a semi-truck. Commerce is alive and well with Germans producing and consuming, not wallowing in economic doldrums. Much of the autoand Joe Manchin (D-WV) led a bipartisan group of senators in

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Correction to Whitney Yeager article

Thank you Jessica Roe for your email concerning my article that appeared in the 9-26-19 edition of The Villager. I am including Bob, the publisher of The Villager, on this reply to ask him to post this correction in the next publication of The Villager to the following: although two people “died” at the 2013 Arapahoe High School shooting, more accurately ONE person was killed and the gunman then took his own life.

I appreciate you pointing this out to

me. I sincerely hope you understand my intention was not to further victimize the families and friends of the Arapahoe HS shooting with semantics that lacked specificity on the cause of death, rather to emphasize the need for real change.

Thank you Bob and The Villager, for clarifying the meaning on the cause of death so that it is not misleading to your readers.

Whitney Yeager

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Brian Strandes hopes to move up from P&Z to city council in GV

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The issues that motivated Brian Strandes to run for GV city council are focused around traffic, transportation and general connectivity in Greenwood Village. He believes that “now that we’ve restored confidence in government,” we can address other important matters.

Strandes would like the city to develop a first mile-last mile strategy to connect people from light rail to their ultimate destinations of work or home in GV so as to alleviate the traffic

congestion from the many single-occupancy vehicles that come and go daily in the city. He says we “need sidewalks around the Triad on Greenwood Plaza Boulevard and other places nearby GV’s two light rail stops, Orchard Station and Arapahoe Station.” Strandes would look at adding bike lanes on Orchard Road and the possibility of a shuttle bus around the city from the light rail, a tool used successfully to lessen traffic in many places, includ-

ing Lone Tree. Another possibility would be having public bikes or scooters available for the first mile-last mile. Says Strandes, “We are seeing a revolution in how we get to and from work.

We need to provide more infrastructure” for employees to do that.

Strandes told The Villager that there needs to be a way for young people to start out living in Greenwood Village, where the median home price was $872,000 between 2013 and 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and it has not likely gone down since. In a time of changing demographics,

says Strandes, “How are we going to maintain the GV image and make it work for young people?” While single-family homes are the standard for virtually all the residential neighborhoods around the city, Strandes says he could see the possibility of condominium and/or townhome development in the I-25 corridor. “In order to remain financially viable as a city we have to have something besides single family homes, but not apartments, and anything built here must be of Greenwood Village quality.”

Strandes would like to move the city council to focus more strongly on transportation strategies that will help the traffic

congestion, such as the first mile-last mile strategies listed above.

In addition to serving as the elected chair of the GV planning and zoning commission, Strandes has lived in the city since 2001 and owned businesses for 20 years. For most of the past two decades he has coached youth football, basketball, and baseball.

Brian Strandes has been endorsed for city council by outgoing representative Steve Moran, who has also endorsed current GV board of adjustments and appeals chair Donna Johnston.

There are two open positions in GV district 3.

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BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Anne Ingebretsen wants to remain on the Greenwood Village

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as laid out in the comprehensive plan translated into a branding strategy. Ingebretsen said that the June 2017 referendum on the GV comprehensive plan “created an opportunity for people to express what Greenwood Village means.”

She also noted that the work she has been doing on the revenue committee appointed by Mayor Rakowsky after the November 2017 election was another way to put the new policies of the revised comprehensive plan into the city’s municipal code. The plans devised by the revenue committee have been discussed several times in city council study sessions over the past year. A new municipal code amendment from that committee outlining a sales tax rebate program to reimburse developers for money spent to improve existing building façades along Arapahoe Road is expected to be introduced this month.

Ingebretsen said the area, being called the Arapahoe Entertain-

ment District, is underutilized.

Asked about potential development, the other candidate who spoke to us together with Ingebretsen, Dave Kerber, said that there are still seven vacant building sites in the Village Center area. We asked how seven new office buildings there might impact traffic congestion, a major concern of GV residents. Kerber said there was good access to light rail in the area and that the arterial streets in the area were designed to accommodate the traffic.

Kerber told The Villager he does not any see new residential development coming to Greenwood Village.

Kerber talked about the ownership of the High Line Canal (HLC) being in transition and the issue of signs on the HLC not being resolved. He also expressed concern about how funding will be done to maintain it, saying, “Does money go from Greenwood Village to Aurora?”

Regarding city services, Kerber is proud of the quick inspection turnaround being provided by GV’s community development department and the design standards the city council had done by consultants that they hoped to use for 5G technology.

Dave Kerber said his desire for a sixth term was to continue the work he started as part of the Save Our Village group, which “was a way that citizens got to vote on the type of city they want.” He described GV as a place that has a “peaceful feeling” and is “open.”

Dave Kerber and Anne Ingebretsen both served the maximum four consecutive terms allowed by law on the Greenwood Village City Council before they ran again in 2017. As to the future, they plan to decide every two years whether to run again. Both could legally serve until 2025 before they’d have to step down again for at least two years.

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Libby Barnacle seeks to represent GV District 3 Libby Barnacle believes she knows what people want and expect in Greenwood Village.

A member of the city’s planning and zoning commission since December, 2015, she felt like the June 2017 city referendum “was a charge for me to step up.” Barnacle says she has “been a leader in keeping this a great place to live.” She says that the referendum and election that followed in November 2017 “presented itself as a mandate to city council.”

Her goal as a member of the city council would be to “continue to champion safety in our schools and neighborhoods.” She is a strong supporter of a police presence in the Cherry Creek Schools (CCS) via the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.

Barnacle believes there should be additional officers added to the program. When it was revised recently to include a written contract between GV and CCS, only one new SRO was added.

Regarding development in GV, Barnacle would like to see the Boot Barn, which recently

changed hands, at 8500 E. Orchard Road, possibly redeveloped into a food hall or retail center with offices. She does not support multi-family residential development there or anywhere else in GV. (The city’s recently revised comprehensive plan says “Higher density residential development will be discouraged in the Corridor. For purposes of the Corridor Planning Area, higher density residential is a use that exceeds on average four dwelling units per acre.) The “Corridor” is the area adjacent to I-25.

She also said that there is a need for more low-maintenance residential property for residents who want to downsize and stay in Greenwood Village and that it needs to be explored. She likes the quarter-acre residential development idea outlined in the comprehensive plan but doesn’t know where it could be built in the city.

Barnacle talked about potential new development south of the Landmark Towers, which is only in the discussion stage. Nothing official has been presented to the city. The rumored proposal would be a multi-step development for

the elderly, starting with independent living all the way to hospice care. Barnacle would consider such a proposal if it met city council’s criteria and would fit the needs of residents.

Barnacle would like to see a possible shuttle bus between GV’s neighborhood and its shopping areas. She would also promote the use of light rail as a way to address traffic concerns, but noted there is little parking at the Orchard Light Rail station.

Regarding the Orchard Station area, Barnacle believes that it needs “the right developer,” but noted that “developers are gun shy” after the 2017 referendum and change in the city council.

Barnacle sees herself as business friendly and open-minded.

Libby Barnacle, a former prosecutor, is the mother of two daughters attending the Cherry Creek Schools and a lifelong resident of Greenwood Village. She is also the daughter of a current member of GV’s city council, Judy Hilton, who is running for re-election unopposed in district 4.

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RBC Wealth Management attracts new team in Denver Tech Center

RBC Wealth Management, one of the nation’s largest full-service wealth management firms, recently welcomed a new team to its Denver Tech Center office, according to Dan Ball, director of the firm’s Denver complex.

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strong reputation for acting with integrity, corporate responsibility and overall fiscal stewardship,” Campbell said. “After careful consideration, we decided RBC is the best fit for our clients and for us.”“We are thrilled to welcome the Campbell Matherly

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South Metro Denver Chamber announces 2019-2020 officers, directors SUBMITTED BY SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER

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“We are extremely excited about our newly elected Board of Directors,” said SMDC President/CEO Robert Golden. “Not only will they maintain the initiatives our previous Board successfully executed, I’m confident they’ll also provide the kind of innovative

vision to best represent our members as the business landscape in the south metro region continues to evolve.”

Lockheed Martin Government Relations Director Christie Lee will serve as Board Chair in the new year, replacing outgoing Chair Andrew Graham. Graham’s term ended August 31 and will now serve as Past Chair.

In addition to Lee’s appointment, Brett Anderson of Colorado State University will serve as First Vice Chair, and Charlie Kercheval of Alpine Bank was appointed as Chair of the SMDC Economic Development Group. Other new members on the SMDC

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will take public comment in Grand Junction and Denver on a proposal by Xcel Energy to increase its electric rates by a net $153.8 million.

Public comment hearings will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Mesa County Commissioners Public Hearing Room, 544 Rood Avenue in Grand Junction; and 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the PUC, 1560 Broadway, Suite 250, in Denver.

The company’s proposal would increase monthly bills for residential customers by about $4.46 a month on an annual basis, or about 6.5 percent. Monthly bills for commercial customers would rise by $6.75, or about 6.7 percent.

A main driver of the proposed rate increase, according to Xcel, is $4.1 billion of investment that the company has made in the last five years, including investments in next-generation technology to strengthen and improve the resiliency of the electric grid.

Additional components of the proposal include accelerating wildfire safety, prevention and mitigation efforts and upgrading infrastructure to reduce the risk of damage due to wildfires; and an initiative to help communities and businesses

achieve their sustainability goals through better tracking of their use of renewable energy.

Xcel is seeking a 10.35 percent return on equity (ROE), up from the current 9.83 percent. The ROE is the profit that a utility is authorized to earn on its investments. The PUC sets a maximum ROE, but it is not guaranteed.

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Proposition DD will fund state water needs with a casino tax

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

A new tax on legalized sports betting, awaiting voter approval in November, will be paid by casinos and used to fund the Colorado Water Plan (CWP).

The ten percent tax will be levied on casinos’ net proceeds from sports betting activities.

The plan, HB-1327 referred by the legislature and sponsored

by Republicans and Democrats, is expected to bring up to $29 million in new, much needed support for the CWP. The funding plan was modeled after the successful Great Outdoors Colorado program (GOCO) and is endorsed by Environmental Defense Fund, American Rivers, and Trout Unlimited. Locally, Proposition DD enjoys the support of Conservation Colorado, Colorado Contractors Association, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Dairy Farmers, Colorado Cat-

Water is a precious resource in our mile-high state.

tlemen’s Association, Greenway Foundation, Denver Metro Commercial Association of Realtors, and Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Current and former elected officials lending their support include former U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and state Senators Jack Tate and Nancy Todd.

The Colorado Water Plan

was finalized in 2015 after a 10-year effort by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the state’s nine Basin Roundtables, along with hundreds of stakeholders and input from over 30,000 interested persons across the state. It identifies objectives, goals, and actions by which Colorado will address future statewide water needs.

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The CWP is overseen by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, which will approve water project grants funded by the tax on casinos. Its website, https://www.colorado.gov/ pacific/cowaterplan/about-colorados-water-plan says that the CWP allows implementation of the measurable objectives and critical actions “set forth to en-

sure that Colorado can meet its future water needs and continue to be a thriving state to work, play, and live.”

On May 14, 2018, the United States Supreme Court ruled that individual states could legalize sports betting. Since then, 19 states have passed laws permitting it. Colorado is one of 25 others that have taken steps toward legalization.

Once approved, legal sports betting in our state will be regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming, part of the enforcement division of the Department of Revenue that has overseen legal gambling in Colorado since it was approved by voters in a Constitutional amendment in 1990. Legal sports bets will only be able to be placed from locations in Colorado and only through established casinos in Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. Limits will be set by individual gaming establishments.

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Economic Literacy Colorado honors Colorado entrepreneur On October 10, Economic Literacy Colorado, an educational nonprofit promoting economic and financial literacy to students across the state, will recognize Terry Considine with the Adam Smith Award at its 2019 Adam Smith Award Dinner.

Terry Considine is a lifelong entrepreneur in business and politics. He has served as Chairman/CEO of five public companies, including Aimco.

In 1994, Terry led the IPO of Aimco, and has served as its Chairman and CEO for the past 25 years. Terry is also the CEO of The Considine Companies which invest in real estate, venture capital, and distressed assets.

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landscape of Colorado through his successful business ventures and financial dealings,” says Debbie Piece, CEO of

Economic Literacy Colorado.

“We are excited and honored to celebrate this respected businessman who has been a force for good in Colorado’s business community as well as a dear friend to so many.”

In addition to business, Terry has been active for decades in politics and philanthropy. He was elected twice to the Colorado Senate and co-founded Club for Growth, a national political organization of Americans committed to advancing economic growth and limited government.

“Free markets have made American prosperity the envy of the world. They have also enabled me to provide for my family and enjoy a satisfying career” said Terry. “I am grate-

ful for the sound understanding of economics that I gained from my parents and learned in school. Every youngster would benefit from understanding how a free economy works. I’m thankful for Economic Literacy Colorado, which works with teachers across the state to help them educate their students with these essential life skills.”

Terry was born and raised on a cattle ranch near San Diego, California, and later graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He and his wife Betsy, who work as a team in their philanthropic endeavors, have three adult children and a ranch in western Colorado.

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Understanding South Metro Fire Rescue’s event permitting and fee schedule

BY BOB BAKER FIRE CHIEF, SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE

It’s been roughly 10 months since South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Fire Rescue consolidated. We want to thank our citizens for their continued support and the healthy dialogue that we have throughout our newly-expanded district.

Following the consolidation with Littleton, SMFR's permits and fees took effect and now apply to all events that are within our District. We’d like to take this opportunity to help answer some questions regarding our event review and inspection process, fee structure, as well as how we are governed as a special district.

South Metro serves three counties (Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson), 12 municipalities and 540,000 residents within our roughly 300 square miles of the southern metropolitan area of Denver. We are classified as a Special District, which is governed by Title 32 of the Colorado

Revised Statutes. We have a board of directors who are elected by our constituents throughout our district and who oversee the overall operations of South Metro – including our annual budget, fee schedules, spending, strategic growth, and more.

The SMFR Board adopts the overall permit fee schedule, which includes special event permit fees, effective across all partners and municipalities throughout the district. The SMFR Board thoroughly vets this process and works with the Fire Chief, as well as the SMFR

Fire Marshal and Chief Financial Officer, to analyze the information and then determine if the fee structure and associated process will be adopted. To see the latest SMFR fee schedule, please click here.

Throughout the past 10 months after consolidation, we do recognize and understand that the fees, event permit submittal process, and procedures associated with events in the legacy Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) District vary from what was done in the past within LFR. Because South Metro is a Special District and not a municipal fire department, our fee structure is different than LFR’s and the fees are applied to recover costs associated with those permits.

Specifically, South Metro permit fees are based on the Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) administrative processing, plan review, pre-event inspections, and if necessary, inspection oversight during the event. For pyrotechnic displays, the permit also includes

oversight during the display, suppression unit standby, and post-event inspection the morning following the display. South Metro does not issue permits to make a profit, but rather we go through this process to ensure events are compliant with the adopted International Fire Code (IFC), and most importantly, that these events are safe for our citizens to enjoy.

The IFC is a comprehensive fire code adopted throughout the U.S., which establishes minimum regulations for fire prevention and fire protection systems and is designed to meet these safeguards through model code regulations to protect the public health and safety in all communities, large and small.

We are obligated to enforce the fire code as adopted by each of our geo-political entities.

It’s extremely important to South Metro, your Fire Chief, and the elected SMFR Board that

we adhere to fire codes that are designed to reduce the risk while keeping our citizens safe. There are provisions in the adopted fire code that are specific to regulation of special events, which is what our FMO adheres to while reviewing and inspecting such events.

It is also our goal to work very closely with the event’s organizers to ensure that the permit process is smooth. Over the past 10 months, we have received constructive feedback on our processes, and we will continue to make improvements to ensure our customer experience is as smooth and helpful as possible.

South Metro is dedicated to being good stewards in our community. We remain committed to partnering with our citizens, businesses and municipalities to ensure all events are safe as well as successful. And, we expect the 2020 special event season to be better than ever.

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Spend a magical afternoon with Young Adult author Julie C. Dao, who will transport you to an Asian-inspired fantasy world filled with heroines, an evil queen and dragon overlords, on Saturday, October 12, 2 pm at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial. Dao is the author of the “Rise of the Empress” series and her upcoming novel Song of the Crimson Flower. She will chat about her books and

writing process.

Dao, a Vietnamese American, studied medicine in college and came to realize blood and needles were her kryptonite. By day, she worked in science news and research; by night, she wrote books about heroines who were unafraid to fight for their dreams.

Enjoy light refreshments and an author signing. Dao’s books will be available for purchase from Book Bar.

To save your spot, visit arapahoelibraries.org/author, stop by any library or call 303-LIBRARY (303-5427279).

Prudence Dix (Prudy) Hilger 1935 - 2019 Prudence (Prudy) Dix Hilger, beloved wife of James Robert Hilger, of Centennial, was born May 17, 1935 in Ravenna, OH to Albert Voorhees Dix and Ruth Melissa Hinshaw. She passed away on September 4, from injuries after a fall. At an early age, her family moved to Colerain, OH. She graduated from Mount du Chantal Academy in Wheeling, WV and DePauw University, and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Prudy began running in her late 40’s, and soon became both noted and loved for her winning and her gracious manner and kindness to all.

She never wore a stopwatch, and her flowing silver hair made her known to most runners. Many younger men would approach her after a race and told her that they had run their personal best time in their attempt to keep up with her. She was the only runner for three straight years who placed in the top seven or higher places in their age

groups in the Boston Marathon. Before her second Boston Marathon in April 1987, she married her husband Jim. Running from age 47 through 60, she had 75 first places, 34 second places, and 8 third places. She was elected to the Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame, and was inducted on September 28 to the DePauw University Athletics Hall of Fame.

After college she worked for IBM in Indianapolis, worked in newspapers, and taught school in rural West Virginia, where from her meager salary she bought school supplies and small musical instruments for her pupils.

She was married to Edward C. Stumpp Jr, who died in 1982, after living in West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Boulder. In her sixties on, she taught water aerobics, attended yoga, and continued playing bridge.

Prudy was an officer and director of her homeowners association and her Columbine DAR chapter, board

member of a ballet company and college women’s housing, and was active with the Central City Opera Antique Show.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Edward A. Stumpp, Santa Ana, CA; daughter, Mary E. Stumpp (Beth), Indianapolis, IN; and grandchildren: Ryan Stumpp, Nicole Stumpp. She was predeceased in death by her first husband, Edward Stumpp; her brother, Albert Dix; and her stepson, Michael B. Hilger (Jennifer). She is also survived by stepdaughter, Dr. Elizabeth Hilger Gallo (James), Pasadena, CA; and step grandchildren: Andrew Hilger, Stephen Hilger, and Jamie Gallo.

A Memorial Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 13, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8035 S. Quebec St., Englewood, CO 80112.

Private inurnment will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

Memorial donations may be made to DePauw University, Central City Opera, or St. Thomas More Parish. Online Condolences: ShrineOf Remembrance.com

Popular FedEx pilot dies in truck incident Dale T. Fabricius, 60, a resident of Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club in Aurora was fatally injured September 24, 2019 when he was struck by a 2014 Dodge truck driven by his brother Lee Fabricius.

The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the 22600 block of Heritage Parkway when the truck crossed onto the sidewalk and struck Dale.

Lee Fabricius, 50, was taken to the hospital and is suspected of DUI, Aurora police said. Bail was posted later in the week.

Funeral Services for Fabri-

cius are being held this week on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at 10 a.m. at. Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO. with a reception to follow. Interment will be held after the reception at Sunset Memorial Gardens, at 3400 W. 28th Ave., Greeley, CO. Dale T. Fabricius was a pilot with FedEx for 25 years, traveling to many foreign countries including Dubai and Paris. He was an avid gardener and delivered home grown zucchini to his neighbor’s homes. During the holidays in 2016 he fell from

his rooftop while decorating his home with Christmas lights. He suffered severe injuries in the fall but was able to persevere, exercise, and recover completely from the accident and continue his long-standing flight career.

He was expecting a promotion in the near future.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gail, son, Jacob, father, Thomas, sisters Dianne (Jack) Luberda, and. Janet (Terry Tucker) Hoieier, brother Lee Fabricius, and nieces, Hailee Fabricius, and Lauren (Nate) Hood and their son Eli. He was proceeded in death by his mother Darlene.

Dale has many close neighbors and friends and pilots who mourn his passing.

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2019 SMDRA Inaugural & Awards Celebration

Heather Hankins 2020 SMDRA Chairman of the Board

2019 Rising Star Award Winner Shelby Foster

The annual Inaugural and Awards Celebration is a very special occasion where SMDRA thanks the Outgoing Chairman of the Board for their service, and welcomes the Incoming Chairman and celebrates their new vision.

Association awards are also given out, recognizing outstanding dedication to the real estate industry and to the SMDRA community.

Heather Hankins, 2020 SMDRA Chairman of the Board getting pinned by Kay Watson

2019 Affiliate of the Year Henry Russell with presenter Ilan Levy

Todd Schuster, recognition for Past SMDRA Director Service 2019 Past President Council Award Winner Melissa Maldonado

2019 Distinguished Service Award Winner Brian Anzur with wife Andrea Installation of SMDRA’s 2020 Board of Directors

Emcee Bob Golden, CEO of South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce

2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Jim Wanzeck

2019 REALTOR® of the Year Marcel Savoie with presenter Jack O’Connor

Past Chairman of the Board Okie Arnot and Dennis Johnson

Jim Wanzeck and Family with Event Center Dedication Plaque

2019 Distinguished Service Award Winner Mary Ann Hinrichsen

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skinRX & Body Wellness celebrates 20-year milestone and gives back

At the much-anticipated, annual fall appreciation party on the patio and throughout the skinRX & Body Wellness center, guests could sip, enjoy appetizers and treats, and listen to Flamenco guitarist Gary Meyers, while visiting each of the multiple specialists offered all under one roof, coveniently located in Centennial. In addition to founders/owners Christine Ashkar Cohlmia and Paula Ashkar Aweida, Kimberly Saunders is also a clinical skincare specialist. Rounding out the unique team are: Dr. Mindy Hendick-family chiropractor, Maggie Spresser – MAcOM, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist; Dan Ashkar – certified laser specialist – nail fungus and specialty skin laser treatments; Jason Williams – personal training/nutrition coach, Keith Reeves –optimal wellness/natural hormone specialist and Kara Turner – massage therapist. The grand prize drawing was for the popular Trilogy, a three-product system of skincare developed by Paula and Christine with the help of a local chemist/pharmacist/naturopath. 303-2243545 or www.skinrxandbody wellness.com.

skinRX & Body Wellness team at the event: Dan Ashkar, Kevin Reeves, Saria Cherabie, Gayle Erickson, Paula Ashkar Aweida, Christine Ashkar Cohlmia, Susie Ringhofer, Jason Williams and Megan McWilliams Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

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Queen’s Tea for Lori Adams raises funds for her Ms. Senior America pageant Age is just a number. It couldn’t be more true in the arena of the Ms. Colorado Senior competiton (minimum age 60 years young) and the sisterhood developed through former contestants and winners being part of the Cameo Club that performs throughout the metro area. There is so much talent and camaraderie and spirit and all that was shared at the

Queen’s Tea, a clever fundraiser and send-off to nationals in October for the reigning queen, Lori Adams. Next year’s Colorado pageant will be July 25 at the Parker Pace Center. For further information about entering the pageant and attending, contact pageant director extraordinaire Rene Green: 729384-6249 or reneMCSAP@ gmail.com.

State Pageant Administrator Rene Green, Ms. Colorado Senior Lori Adams and Colorado’s own Gayle Novak, reigning Ms. Senior America

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Gayle Novak and Michelle Rahn will join six other former Ms. Senior Americas to perform “Sisters, Sisters” at the national pageant in October

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Denver Ballet Guild hosts fall membership luncheon and special performance It was clearly art in motion (Denver Ballet Guild’s tagline) when the organization held its annual fall membership luncheon at Denver Country Club and featured a special sneak peek of selections from the upcoming Don Quixote performed

by Colorado Ballet dancers Asuki Sasaki and Francisco Estevez An exciting lineup of events was revealed by the guild’s president Beth Murphy. Among them a special evening with the dancers from Cleo Parker Robinson in Grand Lake, headed by Susan Struna and a Barn Bash to benefit Denver Ballet Guild’s community programs at Raccoon Creek.

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With a performance from Don Quixote Asuka Sasaki and Francisco Estevez

Adam Sexton – Colorado Ballet’s managing director of advancement, Pam Gatz, Rob Kykendall and his wife (retiring from Colorado Ballet) Chandra Kuykendall and Gil Boggs Colorado Ballet’s artistic director

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Cremation: An affordable way to go Dear Savvy Senior, How much does cremation cost and how can I find a good deal in my area? I would like to get a simple, basic cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money.

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It only includes the essentials: picking up the body, completing the required paperwork, the cremation itself and providing ashes to the family.

If your family wants to have a memorial service, they can have it at home or your place of Dear Frugal, worship after the creBY JIM MILLER Cremation costs mation, in the presence can vary widely. Depending of your remains. on your location, the provider If you want additional serand the services you request, vices beyond what a direct crecremation can range anywhere mation offers, ask the funeral from $500 to $7,500 or more. home for an itemized price list But that’s a lot cheaper than a that covers the other service full-service funeral and cemecosts, so you know exactly tery burial that averages nearly what you’re getting. All pro$11,000 today. Here are some viders are required by law to tips to help you get a good deal. provide this.

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homes, look in your local yellow pages, or Google “cremation” or “funeral” followed by your city and state. You can also get good information online at Parting.com, which lets you compare prices from funeral providers in your area based on what you want.

Or, if you need more help contact your nearby funeral consumer alliance program (see Funerals.org/local-fca or call 802-865-8300 for contact information). These are volunteer groups located in most regions around the country that offer a wide range of information and prices on local funeral and cremation providers.

to be aware of that can drive up cremation costs. Funeral home urns usually cost around $100 to $300, but you aren’t required to get one.

Most funeral homes initially place ashes in a plastic bag that is inserted into a thick cardboard box. The box is all you need if you intend to have your ashes scattered. But if you want something to display, you can probably find a nice urn or comparable container online.

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Dear Readers, How do you handle suspected elder abuse or exploitation (Part 1 of 2)?

Colorado law requires certain professionals who observe the abuse or exploitation of anyone over the age of 70 to report their observations to a law enforcement agency. In Colorado, any person over the age of 70 is defined as an “atrisk elder”. The elder does not need to have any other risk factors or disability to be considered an at-risk elder under the mandatory reporting law.

The law requires caregivers, health care providers, financial institution personnel, law enforcement members, and others to report the abuse or exploitation of any at-risk elder. These service providers are required to report abuse or exploitation that they have observed, or have reasonable cause to believe has occurred, or believe is at imminent risk of occurring.

Elder abuse takes many

forms and can include physical, sexual, or emotional abuse; neglect; or financial exploitation. Abusers often exert their control over seniors so they can gain a benefit for themselves, such as money or a place to stay. Various tactics include physical and verbal abuse and intimidation, along with isolating victims to prevent them from talking to others about the exploitation or abuse.

Colorado law defines abuse of an at-risk elder as the non-accidental infliction of bodily injury or death, unreasonable confinement or restraint, caretaker neglect, exploitation, or subjecting a person over age 70 to unwanted sexual conduct or contact classified as a crime.

Warning signs of elder abuse include: • Elders who are not allowed to speak for themselves or make decisions; • Elders having nervousness around or fear of a caretaker; • Elders being confused about funds missing from their accounts; • Elders isolated from friends and family; • Elders making withdrawals of money while accompanied by a stranger; • Elders needing psychological care or medical treatment; • Elders who appear dehydrated or malnourished, or have unexplained injuries,

such as bruises, scratches, or burns.

The issues of abuse and exploitation can be remedied through the use of appropriate Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings. It is best to consult with an experienced estate plan attorney regarding the legal remedies available to prevent such elder abuse and exploitation.

In my next Article, I will cover issues regarding financial exploitation of at-risk elders, as well as the mandatory reporting requirements.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2019 Edition (Chapter 33: Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse or Exploitation, Sandra M. Sigler, Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/ For-the-Public/Senior-LawHandbook.

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Peer pressure - not just for adolescents We all want to be part of a group and belong. It is one of the hallmarks of being human. When we think of peer pressure, we associate it with adolescents and risk-taking.

Peer pressure effects adults as well. It is the social influence a group exerts on its members and each member tries to conform to the expectations of the group. It may not be as direct or intentional as the kind of peer pressure teenagers experience, but peer pressure in adulthood can be every bit as harmful. If you have adopted beliefs, goals and interests based on what others do or believe, peer pressure will be present whether it is positive or negative. It could be about expectations that are placed on us, either overtly or covertly.

Suppose your siblings have a new car. To prove yourself worthy and successful, there is pressure to get a new car.

Suppose when your peer group gets together, they drink too much. Even though you are not a “big drinker”, you find yourself being frequently overserved.

Peer pressure can also be positive. Perhaps people in your tribe have gone back to school to get advanced degrees, it gives encouragement and motivation to investigate continuing your education.

Peer pressure could also be considered accountability in its positive form.

An example is a running buddy or going on a food journey together.

Research indicates that social acceptance triggers strong positive emotions and it is an incredible motivator for behavior. Generally, adolescents are more influenced by peer pressure than adults because of their lack of social skills, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Mental health requires the ability to make decisions through thinking independently often with influence and support from family, friends and even role models. When we make decisions based on what other people think or say, we lose our autonomy and power.

This could affect self-worth and stifle growth and maturity. To reach our full potential and develop a strong charac-

ter we must be aware of our core beliefs and standards of conduct. This is imperative for resisting social norms that have been created in our culture such as speeding, accumulating debt, or cheating on taxes.

The best way to think autonomously and resist peer or social pressure is to outline core values and stick to them.

Be assertive, and use “I” messages to convey your values and beliefs to your tribe. This will allow you to speak for yourself and not shame others if they are engaged in a behavior that does not align with your values. Increase your circle of friends. Be mindful and intentional to what you know is right, true, healthy and unhealthy. Become an advocate for yourself not giving power to those who might criticize or judge you. Seek out others who share and affirm your values and choices. If you have outgrown certain relationships, let them go and surround yourself with independent people who stay away from group think. Become a thought leader rather than a thought follower. It is good for your health! joneen@ myrelationshipcenter.org or www.myrelationship center.org

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Have you gotten into hot water yet?

I have had the pleasure of sitting down with Alice from Shanghai Kitchen, located at 4940 S. Yosemite St. E-8, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. I told Alice I have wanted to research why Asian people like to drink hot water for a long time, so we had a nice discussion about it. It might make you want to start drinking hot water too!

The average internal core body temperature of a healthy child or adult is around 37 degrees Celsius. If this temperature is raised by two degrees, the body shows clear signs of distress that we call “fever”. Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests we create the opposite effect in the body when we constantly drink iced, refrigerated, or even room temperature fluids. However, signs of distress do not show up in the body as readily as fever, but rather occur over many years, first affecting metabolism and digestion before manifesting negative effects in the health of other organ systems.

Hot water helps preserve and protect the internal organs, and promote smooth flow of blood circulation. Drinking refrigerated 3 degree Celsius fluid is like putting your organs into a freezer. Cold has the effect of contracting, slowing and shrinking.

In regards to the body, cold blocks the meridian channels, slows and even congeals blood circulation, and diminishes organ functioning to less than optimal ability.

Drinking cold can lead to an imbalance in internal body temperature.

Clinically, this may lead to internal cold syndrome which may

present as: cold hands and feet, Raynaud’s phenomenon, painful menses in women, varicose veins, weak appetite, poor digestion, abdominal pain, bloating, loose stools, weight gain, chronic fatigue, depression, arthritic pain or chronic pain.

While eating hot spicy foods (especially ginger, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg) may sometimes resolve internal cold, drinking sufficient hot water is the simplest remedy.

Their belief is, organs cannot immediately metabolize fluids that are below 37 degree Celsius core body temperature. This includes 22 degrees room temperature water. So the body is forced to work harder, wasting energy in order to make cold drinks warm enough for the body to use. This energy could have been better spent on healing illness, increasing immunity, etc.

Drinking room temperature or iced water does not properly cool the body when feeling hot, like after eating hot spicy foods. It often only leads to cold interior that pushes internal heat to the body’s surface, or to a pattern of lower cold (in the abdomen) and upper heat (in the chest). Resulting symptoms can include hot chest, headaches, restless sleep, hotness or sweating at night, irritability, thirst, low energy, sluggish digestion, abdominal gas or cramps, and loose stools.

Simply drinking hot water on a regular basis can help relieve many of these symptoms.

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outside of St. Louis, MO. Following her residency, Ditch the she was assigned to work at There is a new sleep apnea mask, cut the Pentagon dental clinic in specialist in town and her name D.C. She spent over is Dr. Brenna McLain, a profesthe cord, let Washington four years caring for the nation’s sional dentist associated with Village Dental and Steven Dr. McLain highest-ranking military personnel including working in the Zervas DDS. make you White House and teaching sleep In addition to being a talented to countless dental rescosmetic and surgical dentist she a custom dentistry idents and peers at Walter Reed is passionate about treating patients with snoring and obstrucappliance Hospital.

In addition to her dental practive sleep apnea. and start tice, she has become a leading In her practice she uses oral specialist in sleep apnea treatappliances as an alternative sleeping ment. According to the Amerito the CPAP machine to help can Academy of Sleep medicine sleep sufferers live longer and better it is estimated that 26 percent of lead healthier lives. By taking adults between 30 and 70 years today! extensive continuing education of age have obstructive sleep courses and treating several hunapnea with more than 85 percent undiagdred patients, Dr. McLain recently earned Diplomate credentialing from the Academy nosed. Dr. McLain relates that the average life span of an untreated sleep apnea patient of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines can be 20 years shorter than healthy individwhich is a title held by fewer than 300 denuals. Suffers have a dramatic increased risk tists internationally. She is also a Fellow of pre term heart attack or stroke. Because of the Academy of General Dentistry and the oral appliance is custom fit to the patient a member of several professional societies including the American Dental Association, and does not require a mask or power, there is often greater ease of use and better pathe Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders tient comfort and tolerance compared to the Disciplines and the American Academy of CPAP machine. In her practice she works Dental Sleep Medicine.

This talented new area resident was born directly with the patient’s physician for in Prescott, AZ and developed a passion for proper screening, referrals, and diagnosis with home sleep testing or polysomnogradentistry at a very young age while helping at her parents’ dental practice. She graduat- phy.

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James Woodley launches run for Colorado State Senate in District 27 James Woodley announced that he will be running for the Colorado State Senate in District 27 in 2020. James is a conservative Republican whose marketing background and work as a law enforcement private contractor will come in handy as he works to make Colorado as safe and prosperous as possible.District 27 consists of the city of Centennial and parts of Greenwood Village. The race for District 27 will be one of the most important races of 2020.

The Republican’s need a seasoned candidate like Woodley who has already been through a tough campaign and who

appeals to unaffiliated voters and millennials.Woodley is an honorably discharged United States Army veteran. As a father of three girls, Woodley aims to put an end to the extreme laws being passed and concentrate on the bipartisan concerns everyone can get behind. His plan for Colorado mainly concentrates on safeguarding Colorado’s mental health, offering consumer debt relief, and improving road and infrastructure conditions. “I love this community, and I love Colorado. Its history of being liberty-loving people is the reason why I chose to raise my family here. Now

it breaks my heart to see the extremism that has plagued our legislature,” said James Woodley. “While the legislature is focusing on extreme issues that ignore what the people have asked for and serves to divide our state further, I intend to focus on legislation all sides can support like mental healthcare, consumer debt, and finally fixing our roads.”

Woodley plans to appeal to Latino voters who have been increasing in Colorado, making up about 18% of voters.

Black and Latino candidates like Woodley are the new faces of the Colorado GOP. Woodley will be using his

marketing experience to run a streamlined campaign, focusing on micro-targeting of key issues that not only reaches voters but taps into today’s culture.

Woodley is also inviting everyone to attend his Kickoff Party on September 30th from 6 to 8 PM at Nonna’s Italian Bistro in Centennial to launch his run for Colorado State Senate in District 27.

Woodley is a father of three girls and has raised his family in the community for 19 years. He is a veteran of the US Army and serving as a marketing professional whose career is focused on field mar-

keting and digital marketing.

He has served as a private contractor to Colorado’s District Attorney’s including now Congressman Ken Buck, providing solutions for economic crimes that saved taxpayers money while reducing recidivism.

He also worked for non-profit organizations including starting an American Legion Post in Centennial and served as its Commander for six years. He also served as President of a national Christian youth organization based in Greenwood Village. He was a former candidate who has run for State Senate in 2016.

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The 2019 Expressions of Kindness 8th annual Gala was held September 20th at Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery in downtown Denver. The

non-traditional “Black Tie” evening began with a VIP kick off where guests were able to cork a bottle of wine and place their personal label on the bottle to take home as a gift.

Attendees experienced a wide assortment of tasty foods and desserts uniquely displayed throughout the venue, along with

a variety of specialty wines. Gary Shapiro welcomed the guests, followed by a live auction with Andy Seth, auctioneer, and dancing to the music of DJRIPM (booked by 5 Star Talent and Entertainment).

Founded in 1906, KIND has helped thousands of children each year get the dental services they need. Because of generous and “kind “contributors, the event raised $145,000. This will help

KIND serve children across the state of Colorado with low-cost, high quality dental treatment and education. KIND devotes all contributions toward providing quality dental care for Colorado’s children in need. Every dollar goes directly toward their mission of increasing the health and happiness of Colorado’s children in need. For more information about KIND visit https://kind smiles.org/.

Gala guests enjoying the festivities

Hannah and Elliot Carson and Greg and Gwen Hill

LEFT TO RIGHT: KIND Board Members and Executive Director: Kerrie Bunch, Clarissa Hernandez, Josh Austin, Dr. Elizabeth Crespi, Elliott Carson, Pam Sletten, Mark Collier, Ellie Burbee and Paul Jerez Photos by David Gaston, Gaston Photography and Terri Fisher, 5 Star Talent and Entertainment

Terri Fisher with 5 Star’s DJRIPM Joshua Estrada

Pam Sletten, Jada Fields, Marco Fields, Terri Fisher and Crystal Sullings

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A celebration of life Mort Marks 1925-2019

“W

e will come together, as we have before at the Marks’ home to celebrate a man who, in his 94 plus years has been roasted, toasted, maligned and applauded. He fought for his country in World War II, was Field Director (with Holly Coors) of the Reagan Campaign for President, guided Astronaut Jack Swigert through the streets of Aurora to get him elected to Congress and helped so many

Villager columnist for 35 years friends, GOP candidates and acquaintances with acts of kindness. Mort has written columns for The Villager since the paper’s inception and wherever we go we hear strangers and friends applauding his clear, concise thoughts.

There will not be enough time for all to speak at his celebration of life, but a hug, a kiss and a written memory for the family: his daughters Lori Marks-Connors and

Elise Marks-Gruitch, their spouses Jim and Jeff and our four fabulous Grandchildren: Alexandra (16), Bronson (almost 15), Samantha (13) and Marlowe (12) would be greatly appreciated.

Those wishing to honor him: A donation to Cancer League of Colorado or Global Down Syndrome Foundation would help to make a difference in all of our lives.”

Love, Edie Marks

Edie, What a wonderful man was Mort Marks! There could not be a better friend, especially to the Coors family. Did he love everyone?

Mort was a guiding spirit during my 2004 Senate campaign. He always told it the way it was and didn’t compromise. I consider Mort to have been one of my most important mentors. Always available and trustworthy.

Marilyn and I will be traveling out of the country on the 6th so will miss the celebration. However, I look forward to a warm hug next time we are together.

Meanwhile, know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

With my love, Pete Coors

Edie, I am so sorry to hear the news about Mort. I love the columns that Mort authored for years in The Villager. I loved his honesty and speaking his mind. Mort will be sorely missed. He holds his place in history as the 1% of our heroes who defended our great nation and protecting our freedoms and way of life. May God Bless you and your family.

May Mort rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and look down on you and your loved ones to keep you all safe as you continue your journey in life with the memory of your husband and the knowledge that he now knows all the answers of the mysteries of life and his quest for the truth.

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We all leave a legacy. Mort’s legacy is priceless. I will always remember his stories. I have two favorites. The first one relates to his life in Washington DC as a preteen and teenager. He and his buddies would play ball in an area that was part of the Old Soldiers’ Home.

They would be chased off by the “Inmates” (that was the official name for the Veterans by the Government). He and I concluded that the Inmates were Civil War Veterans! He lamented that he never took the time to talk to them. My second favorite is his encounter with General Eisenhower while they were both at Columbia. General Eisenhower was then the President of Columbia University. Mort was wearing his Eisenhower jacket. The Eisenhower jacket was issued by the Army as a most formal part of a uniform. The jacket was a good piece to convert to your civilian wardrobe. They bantered about the Second Lieutenant wearing the Four Star General’s jacket. I will miss our lunches. I am grateful that I was able to introduce him to my grandson to hear the story behind his Silver Star.

I am privileged to have known him.

Ronald Rakowsky Former Mayor of Greenwood Village

Cory Gardner called: He said: “Mort and I have been such a big influence in his life and decision making. He said he would miss him greatly and is here for anything I need. “ Edie Marks

Dearest Edie We are devastated by the loss of our dear friend Mort and saddened beyond words for you. Attached are a few favorite photos of one of the greatest couple on this planet and of Mort whose smile and genuine love shined well beyond earthly bounds or any star in the sky. And, that can be said about you as well.

Mort certainly left his “mark” and the world is a better place because of it.

In that way, he is forever carved into the granite of history’s very best.

We miss you so much and love you deeply…

StevieLouise and Debbie Crecelius

I have known Mort for 25 years. He graciously took me under his wing at the Men’s Club, and I always considered him to be a mentor and good friend. I will definitely miss his wisdom, but most of all his humor!

Myron Spanier Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club (ACRBC)

Dearest Edie and family, Bill and I are so sad you have lost your north star, and our hero. We send our prayers to the family at this heartbreaking time in your lives.

Mort was one-of-a-kind. Our community hero, our common-sense balance about life, politics, patriotism – his lessons often peppered with laughter. And I considered him my personal pen pal. I loved him and his precious family for more than forty years!

When my father and uncle were alive, before internet and email, I faxed and mailed Mort’s column weekly. They always agreed with him as both were well informed.

Yesterday, we had lunch with Joe Collier, Defensive Coordinator for the Denver Broncos in the heyday of 1977 success. Joe was quite sad when we told him of Mort’s passing as he, too never missed a column and considered Mort a friend, even though he never met him. That was one of Mort’s gifts to all.

I can’t begin to imagine his loss to you and the family. I hope that at your saddest moments you will find a reason to smile and laugh at your many great times together. I know he adored you and the grandchildren.

Years ago, a dear friend sent me a quote from Anne Lamott that I reflected on this morning. It seems appropriate for you and your family as you have struggle losing your best friend.

“You will lose someone you can’t live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved.

But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through.

It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly – that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp.”

I have no doubt that you and the girls and your precious grandchildren will dance as Mort would want you to do.

Our love to each of you, Barbara & Bill Goldy & family

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2019 Honda Civic Is attractive purchase

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

Honda is one of the best companies in the world and they make a long list of products from great lawn mowers, motorcycles and cars.

This past week they launched their summer sale and are offering great summer deals on their cars, including this one reviewed this week, a 2019 Honda Civic 4D touring model.

I really like this car, assembled in Greensburg, Indiana U.S.A. The Honda Civic has been an iconic brand for decades with now billions of miles traveled on American highways.

The overall quality is

apparent when opening the driver’s door and looking at the neat cab and the attractive leather trimmed seats. The leather extends to the steering wheel and wrapped shift knob. Then we have the premium sound system with ten speakers.

The four-door touring model has a spacious trunk and rear seating. Heated front seats with driver’s eight-way power seats and four-way for passenger seats. The Civic has all of the safety bells and whistles.

The best feature is how the car performs and has excellent performance from the 174-horsepower turbo-charged four-cylinder engine. The variable speed

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The Civic has a firm ride with front McPherson suspension and rear multi-link rear suspension and 4-wheel disk brakes. So many features, along with a perfect five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a quality car with a long list of the most safety features that include the forward mitigation system.

The last feature and probably the most important in the competitive car market is the attractive price of $28,220.

This is a very attractive package and the summer sale is on now.

Castlewood Library to close Sept. 30 for remodel Library to reopen next Spring

Castlewood Library, at 6739 S. Uinta St., in Centennial, will be closed for approximately six months to complete a remodel of the facility. The remodeled library will feature an updated space with natural light; increased accessibility to library materials; an enclosed children’s area; a larger makerspace; a lounge area with coffee vending; improved traffic flow in the parking lot; and convenient driver-side book drop. During the closure, patrons can pick up previously placed holds at Koelbel Library (5955 S. Holly St., Centennial).

Patrons also can choose to

place future holds, pick up and return materials, and take advantage of library services at one of our nearby Arapahoe Libraries, including Koelbel Library and Southglenn Library (6972 S. Vine St., Centennial).

The Library on Wheels will provide intermittent and limited library services and will be parked at Greenwood Retail Plaza, which is across the street from Castlewood Library and between Jumpstreet and Regal Cinema.

For the latest updates during the remodel, including reopening information and Library on Wheels stops, visit arapahoelibraries. org/library-remodels/# castlewood

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to § 14-10-124(1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction –

By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are:

In re the Marriage of BRIAN COOLEY, Petitioner and LINDSAY WARD, Respondent.

The Law Office of Stacey E. Nickolaus P.C. Josiah Silverstein, Esq., #49643 PO Box 1778 Broomfield CO 80038 Phone: 718-679-3814 E-mail: jsilverstein.legal@gmail. com Case 19DR30714 Division SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

If you were served outside of the State of Colorado or you were served by publication, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.

You may be required to pay a filing fee with your Response. The Response form (JDF 1103) can be found at www.courts.state.co.us by clicking on the “Self Help/Forms” tab.

After 91 days from the date of service or publication, the Court may enter a Decree affecting your marital status, distribution of property and debts, issues involving children such as child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (decisionmaking and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction.

If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you.

This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage.

Notice: § 14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court.

Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under § 14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant

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1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life.

Each party is required to notify the other party of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and to account to the Court for all extraordinary expenditures made after the injunction is in effect; 2. Enjoined from molesting or disturbing the peace of the other party; 3. Restrained from removing the minor children of the parties, if any, from the State without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court; and 4. Restrained without at least 14 days advance notification and the written consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, from canceling, modifying, terminating, or allowing to lapse for nonpayment of premiums, any policy of health insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, or automobile insurance that provides coverage to either of the parties or the minor children or any policy of life insurance that names either of the parties or the minor children as a beneficiary.

The Law Office of Stacey E. Nickolaus, P.C. Josiah Silverstein, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner Brian Cooley Published in The Villager First Publication: September 19, 2019 Last Publication: October 17, 2019 Legal # 9215 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: RAZIEL PEREZ Child, And Concerning: ADRIANA PEREZ AKA ADRIAN PEREZ AKA JESUS PEREZ, AMY MARTIN, AND JOHN DOE Respondents.

Linda M. Arnold, Esq. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Case No: 19JV0474 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial Hearing in this action regarding ADRIANA PEREZ AKA ADRIAN PEREZ AKA JESUS PEREZ is set for October 23, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the

right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent or neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code Date: September 25, 2019 Linda M. Arnold, Reg. # 16764 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9245 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF BUDGET EAST VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget which may include a rate and fee increase has been submitted to the EAST VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2020; 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 a special meeting of the EAST VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2019, in the Conference Room at TACAir, located at 7425 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. Any interested elector of EAST VALLEY 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: September 27, 2019 EAST VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Darcy Beard District Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9246 ____________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget which may include a rate and fee increase has been submitted to the HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2020 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 HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Skyline Fire House, located at 6000 E. Yale Avenue, Denver, CO 80222. Any interested elector of HI-LIN 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.

Dated: September 27, 2019 HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Darcy Beard Budget Officer

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Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9247 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a preliminary budget has been submitted to the Arapahoe Library District Board of Trustees for the ensuing year of 2020. That a copy of such preliminary budget has been filed in the office of the District at 12855 E. Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection.

A public hearing on such preliminary budget will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. preceding the regular meeting of the Arapahoe Library District Board of Trustees at the Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial, Colorado.

Any interested elector within such Arapahoe Library District will be given the opportunity at the hearing to be heard concerning the preliminary budget and may inspect the preliminary budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 5:30 p.m., at the Support Services Building, 12855 E Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, Colorado.

Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9248 ____________________________ CHERRY CREEK WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY The Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority (Authority) seeks a qualified Consultant Team to provide design engineering services for the West Shade Shelters Shoreline Stabilization Project (Project) along a portion of the west shoreline of the Cherry Creek Reservoir. The project area includes approximately 4-acres and approximately 1,400-feet of shoreline. The Authority and Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) will partner on this Project.

For project details contact Rich Borchardt, rborchardt@r2rengineers.com or Patrick Shannon, patrick.shannon@claconnect. com. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111. Proposals are due November 8, 2019 by 4:00 p.m. Following a specified review process, final selection will be made by the Authority’s Board of Directors.

Proposals will not be returned and Authority reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 3, 2019 Last Publication: October 10, 2019 Legal # 9249 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC H EARING ON THE PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2019 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2020 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”). A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2019 budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the proposed amended budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection.

Such proposed budget and amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during a meeting of the District to be held at 6363 S. Waco Street, Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the proposed budget or amended budget at any time prior to final adoption of the budget and amended budget by the governing body of the District.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9250 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 32-1-204(1), C.R.S. that on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted. The hearing will be conducted in the East Hearing Room of the Arapahoe County Administration Building at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, or at such other time and place as these hearings may be continued.

A public hearing will be heard upon the applications on file with the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County relating to the following: 1. Application by Prosper Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 (“Prosper MD Nos. 1-4”), for the approval of Amended and Restated Service Plans for each existing district.

2. Application by the Petitioners for the proposed Prosper Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (“Prosper MD Nos. 5-10”), for the approval of Service Plans for each proposed district.

The affected property is generally located south of Interstate 70, east of South Hayesmount Road (County Road 89), west of Imboden Road (County Road 101), and north of East Jewell Avenue in Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Sections 32-1-203(3.5) and 32-1-204(1.5), C.R.S., any owner of real property within Prosper MD Nos. 5-10 may file a request with the Board of County Commissioners requesting that such real property be excluded from the proposed Prosper MD Nos. 5-10. Such request may be filed any time after the Service Plans are filed with the Board of County Commissioners, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearings on said Service Plans.

Reason: Approval of Title 32 Amended and Restated Service Plans for Prosper MD Nos. 1-4 and Service Plans for Prosper MD Nos. 5-10 Project Name: Prosper Metropolitan Districts (see district names above) Date of Application: April 30, 2019 Type of District: Metropolitan

Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9251 ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received by GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, 12111 E. BELFORD AVENUE, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112, until 3:00 p.m. local time October 21, 2019. No partial bids or bids received after this time will be accepted and will be returned unopened.

The owner reserves the right to reject any bidder as not qualified, reject any and all bids, waive irregularity in the bidding, or negotiate regarding or accept responsive and responsible bids, as the best interests of the District may be served, said determination to be made in the sole discretion of the District. Bidders shall have no right to hear or review competing bids or the documentation or analysis thereof.

Potential bidders are advised that demonstrated past performance on work similar in type to that defined in the bid documents, bid responsiveness, and financial capability to perform will be among the factors in bidder qualifications and the award of the contract.

The work to be performed generally includes: South Willow Drive Repair Project This project generally includes the purchase and installation of the following: removal and replacement of existing concrete pavement, sidewalk and handicap ramps, curb and gutter, earthwork, pavement striping, traffic control and other.

Bid shall be submitted on a Lump Sum basis. The entire cost of the work and the material necessary to complete all items shown or implied on the Construction Drawings or specified herein shall be included. Copies of the Drawings and Project Specifications for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from: Randy Gabriel, PE, Goldsmith Metropolitan District, 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (303) 790-0345 Copies of Drawings and Project Specifications are also on file and may be examined at the Engineer’s address during normal working hours after 10:00 a.m. local time on October 7, 2019. One copy of the Drawings and Project Specifications for use in preparing Bids (available October 7, 2019 after 10:00 a.m.) will be available for $50.00. A Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the address listed above.

The Bidder to whom a Contract is awarded will be required to furnish a Performance and Warranty Bond guaranteeing faithful performance in the amount of 100% of their bid.

Retainage will be withheld.

No Bids may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date Bids are opened.

GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT a quasi-municipal corporation of the State of Colorado By: Eric B. Hecox, General Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 3, 2019 Legal # 9252 — End of Legals —

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by George H. Williamson who also designed the Daniels & Fisher Tower and Denver’s East High School. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. 2303 E. Dartmouth Avenue, Englewood. Tickets are $10 available at historicenglewood.com. For information call 720-556-6770.

Englewood Leadership Exchange

October 8. Join us to hear about

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

opens with nine performances of Don Quixote, one of today’s most frequently performed romantic works with classical choreography by Marius Petipa, along with stunning Spanish sets and costumes. 7:30 pm. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 950 13th Street, Denver. For information email Rachel.perez@coloradoballet.org or call 303-339-1630.

October 10. Meet and network with other supporters to celebrate the value of public education. This year Rollie and Josie Heath will be honored. Together these philanthropists and advocates have improved the lives of countless Coloradans through their decades of generous investments in our community. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Conventions Center, 650 15TH Street. For information call 303-722-5901.

Kent Denver School Alumni Weekend

October 11 – 12. Come visit teachers, meet current students, catch up with old friends and cheer on the Sun Devils during their game. 4000 E. Quincy Avenue, Englewood. October 11, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Happy Hour at the Cherry Cricket, 2641 E. 2nd Avenue. October 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Campus Tours.

Noon - Alumni tail gate at the SE end of DeSo field. Free meal tickets and barbecue. For information call 303-770-7660.

Lakota America

October 12. The Tesoro Cultural Center presents renowned Western History scholar Pekka Manalainen’s lecture on A New History of Indigenous Power.

4:00 pm. Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. For free registration to this event call 303-839-1671 Highlands Ranch Fall Craft Show

October 12 - 13. Over 100 exhibitors will display handcrafted and specialty items including jewelry, pottery, wooden crafts, floral arrangements, wreaths, used glass, hand-knit items and more.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch. For information call 303-791-2500 Heather Gardens Craft Fair

October 18 – 19. Over 60 crafters will display their creations at the Clubhouse.

Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora. For information call 303-755-0652 DAR Meeting Prospective Members Welcome

October 19. The Frances Wisebart Jacobs Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Montview

Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia Street, Denver at 12:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations: Kim Knor at 720-217-2965.

CSU Alumni Association Real Life Advice

October 17. Join us for happy hour and hear CSU Alumni describe how they have navigated life after college.

Panels will feature stories from a variety of backgrounds and career paths. Learn about upcoming opportunities. 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Crazy Mountain Speakeasy, 471 Kalamath St., Denver. For information email csualumni@colostate.edu or RSVP at 970-491-6533 Colorado Uplift Guild Fashion Show

October 22. Join us at Glenmoor Country Club for a fabulous fashion show with Colorado Uplift’s students modeling the latest designs by Anna Testa. Fahion Show & Luncheon Event $48. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. 110 Glenmoor Drive, Englewood. For information and tickets go to ColoradoUplift.org or call 303-830-6615 19TH Annual Taste of Greenwood Village

October 23. Over 50 local restaurants along with award winning wines brought to you by Molly’s Spirits will delight your taste buds. Stevinson Imports will have their latest lineup of Porsche and Jaguar vehicles spotlighted throughout the event for all to enjoy. Get on the dance floor with Page 6 and make it a night to remember or retreat to the VIP lounge where you’ll enjoy your own private wine bars, restaurants,outdoor patio and live music brought to you by Dotsero! 4:30 – 8:30 pm, Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St. For information and tickets go to dtcchamber.com/taste or call 303-290-9922.

FUNDRAISERS Red Wagon Ball

October 5. Join us and support Advocates for Children CASA at this special event that will feature cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, a live auction and dancing. 5:30 pm Registration and cocktails. 7:00 pm Dinner & Program.

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center,7800 E. Tufts Avenue, Denver. For information call 303-695-1882.

Carousel Ball With Reba McEntire

October 19. Emmy Award-winning TV host and author Marco Lopez will join featured performer Reba McEntire at this elegant annual gala to raise funds for the Children’s Diabetes Foundation.

Guests will enjoy cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and fabulous entertainment. 6:00 – 11:00 pm. Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street. For event or ticket information and reservations contact events@childrensdiabetesfoundation.org or call 303-863-1200 Beacon Celebration

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October 24. This event raises much needed funds to support the work of the Sewall Child Development Center.

Enjoy an evening of connection that will include food stations, cocktails, an exciting silent auction and a short interactive program with master of ceremonies Reggie Rivers, featuring keynote speaker, Denver Broncos Wide Receiver DaeSean Hamilton. 6:00 – 9:00 pm. The Catalyst RiNo, 3513 Brighton Blvd., Denver. For information call 303-399-1800 POLITICAL

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October 10. Come find out where the candidates stand on the issues that matter most to you. Audience members will be allowed to submit questions in writing. At Large - 5:30 pm; District 1 - 7:05 pm; District 3 - 8:25 pm. Englewood High School Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan Street.

For information call 303-789-4473

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