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GV scuttles traffic plan after two and a half years of work and $255,000 in consulting fees After getting clear and significant feedback in June 2017 that many of its residents 1) were unhappy about traffic congestion and 2) felt

that the city council failed to seek their input on major decisions, the Greenwood Village City Council hired a previously unknown consultant, Fehr and Peers (F&P), for $250,000, to complete a citywide transportation plan.

GBSM, which describes itself as a strategic communications firm, was named as a subcontractor to F&P on the project.

The first item on F&P’s contract’s list of tasks said, “It is anticipated that the first deliverable will be a

public engagement plan for the project,” to include four public meetings between October 2017 and April 2018.

Two important goals of the contract were to reach out to GV residents for their input about traffic and also to make them feel heard. That input was to evolve into a transportation plan which was to be completed in June 2018.

Instead, in June 2018, GV gave F&P an additional $46,000 contract to complete the project. Seven months later, on January 29, 2019, the city fired F&P after paying them $255,000 and not receiving a finished product.

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GV cancels traffic plan presented the city council with a draft of 25 rank-ordered proeffort to produce a citywide posed roadway projects resulttraffic plan.While that was ing from the combined work ongoing, GV sent a survey to of the consultants, the CWG, all its residents on October 23, and city staff.

2018, the first time it had done Jeremy Hanak, GV’s public so since 2014. On February works director, pointed to the 4, 2019, Corona Insights, the feedback from the citizens’ consultants the city used to prepare the survey and analyze survey about the desire of its results, told the city council residents for increased road capacity. Some city council that “Increasing road capacity members were openly averse was the top transportation priority (of citizens who returned to the idea. Said district two’s Dave Kerber, “Traffic engithe survey).” That informaneers, they want traffic to run tion is contained on page 1 of efficiently and fast. That’s not Corona’s 27-page report. The necessarily in the best interest full report and analysis of the of our citizens.” From GV citizens survey is on the GV district one’s Jerry Presley, website at https://greenwoodvillageco.civicclerk.com/Web/ “Traffic engineers will say that we need Orchard Road GenFile.aspx?ad=5993. to be four lanes in order to Nothing more was heard maximize traffic.” (There is no on the subject until April record of that occurring.) The 15, 2019, when GV’s public works’ department, along with meeting ended with the city the community working group council taking no action on (CWG), which had been incor- the proposed roadway projects half the pageproject ad_pub. 11.21.19.pdf 1 11/15/19 said, 2:38“We PM porated into to rep- after Kerber don’t resent citizens and businesses, have the money, the time, or Continued from Page 1

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Six months later, on October 28, 2019, the public works department presented the city council with a completed 42page transportation master plan which they described as “an assessment of existing and future conditions, a summary of community participation, and recommendations in four categories: roadway infrastructure improvements, travel demand management, technology, and first/last mile.” It documents the public outreach of the consultants, the work of the CWG, and includes the list of potential transportation projects that city council saw in April. The report can be seen on https://greenwoodvillageco.civicclerk.com/Web/ GenFile.aspx?ad=6855.

Council member Anne Ingebretsen asked how road projects were assigned rankings, which Hanak explained was done by a combination of how they improved safety and traffic congestion, and the import attached to them by

the CWG. Kerber, who was on the CWG, described its last meeting this way: “At the end of the day… the question was, for the six of us who remained out of the 19, they said, ‘What do you guys want?’...It was a political decision…”

Kerber said, about the overall plan, that he was “concerned that you guys (the public works department) don’t have enough time. You talk about meeting the Sundance Hills people, you met with the Greenwood Hills people, you met with Anne (Ingebretsen) and I… You’re doing all this stuff that’s going on and you’re off doing transportation demand management … you’re spread too thin. What I’d like to do is… pick some projects, and let’s move this to execution. Anne and I did that with you in Greenwood Hills. We did our own traffic management plan…” As we reported in The Villager on August 29, four of the eight specific roadway projects in the 2020 GV capital im-

provement plan budget are within or at the boundary of Greenwood Hills, where both Kerber and Ingebretsen live.

Those four projects account for two-thirds of the $1.2 million budget for all specific roadway projects in 2020.

None of the four are or were listed in the 25 priority-ranked projects in the citywide transportation plan.

The discussion ended without the city council making a decision on the proposed 42-page transportation management plan. One week later, on November 4, the eve of the city council election, then city council member and now Mayor George Lantz proposed adoption of the plan.

Kerber criticized the plan’s content, data, reliability, and recommendations. Soon Lantz withdrew his motion that the plan be adopted. In its place, the city council unanimously approved a substitute resolution “urging the new mayor starting in November 2019 to put together a committee of (city) councilmembers and appropriate staff to further refine and polish this document.” If everything that Kerber criticized in the plan is removed, the committee proposed by the substitute resolution will be essentially starting anew.

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Centennial returns Moon to council; three new council members elected

BY DORIS TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

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Centennial residents returned Candace Moon to her council seat in District 1, while electing three new and somewhat inexperienced council members, to fill the other three seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4.

The other winners in addition to Moon, whose husband also served on council for two and one-half terms, were Christine Sweetland in District 2, Richard Holt in District 3 and Don Sheehan in District 4.

There are some in Centennial who look to the Moons, or at least one of them, to possibly run for mayor of the city, which has about 120,000 residents and is the second biggest city in Arapahoe County, the largest being Continued page 5

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Cherry Creek Football is going for it all in 2019

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On Friday night, November 15, the first-ranked Cherry Creek High School (CC) football team faced 16th-ranked Thunder Ridge High School (TR) of Highlands Ranch in CC’s first playoff game of the 2019 post-season.

After falling to Valor Christian 24-14 in the state championship last December, CC’s football team came back this year “with a hunger in their bellies,” according to school principal Ryan Silva. They are also very, very good. According to Silva, this is the first Cherry Creek High School football team to go undefeated in the regular season since 1996.

Junior quarterback Julian Hammond III was just voted Centennial League athlete of the month by the athletic directors (AD) of Arapahoe and Mullen High Schools, along with all six AD’s from the Cherry Creek School District. His own AD, Cherry Creek High School’s Jason Wilkins, told The Villager that Hammond’s best sport is basketball and that Hammond’s grandfather played for the Denver Nuggets back when they were an ABA team. Before Friday’s game, the quarterback had already thrown over 20 touchdowns and amassed 2,000 yards.

During the first period, safety Enoch Woolfolk ran back an inter-

ception from TR quarterback Seth Frasier, but Creek could not capitalize. In CC’s next possession, junior wide receiver Chase Penry, son of well-known political consultant Josh Penry, caught a big pass, as did senior wide receiver Dante Orlando. James Walker II had some good runs and CC moved the ball down to the threeyard line, but couldn’t convert.

The first score came two minutes into the second period, when TR ran the football the length of

LEFT: Defen- Creek coaches wore camouflage sive linemen colors in honor of Veteran’s Day. Arden Walker and Grayson Blackmon, along with linebacker John Adams, walk back to their team after stopping Thunder Ridge’s offense.

Cherry Creek cheerleaders went through their routines as excited spectators stood up to watch the game.

the field for a touchdown. CC tied the game two minutes later. After a three and out by TR, CC had the ball down to the TR 20-yard line with 5:14 left in the second period, when Penry caught a pass from Hammond at the five-yard line. CC scored on a 4th-down play. Kicker Alexi Sanchez Ventura hit the PAT and the score was 14-7 CC at halftime (after CC almost score again, but missed a field goal) .

Less than two minutes into the third period, CC added three points when Sanchez Ventura kicked a 32-yard field goal. CC notched another seven points after a 42-yard play by Orlando made the score 24-7 with most of the third period left to play.

TR scored early in the fourth quarter, making it 24-14. The final score of the game came on a touchdown by Walker II after a big gain on a pass to Penry with

In honor of our military veterans, Cherry Creek cheerleaders and poms wore special jerseys that had the words courage, bravery, integrity, and pride on them.

Photos by Freda Miklin

eight minutes left to play.

CC’s 31-14 victory was a win on both sides of the ball. CC’s special strength was its ability to put together long, sustained offensive drives that ended with scores, even though an important part of its offense, running back Jayle Stacks, who is already committed to Air Force

Academy next year, got hurt in the first quarter and didn’t return to the game.

On Friday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m., CC will take on number 8-ranked Fairview at home at Stutler Bowl in Greenwood Village in the quarter-finals of the state football championship.

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The Villager

Marie Yovanovitch just got Trumped

Colorado is an island in the news wilderness of Washington intrigue and deep state allegations. If one reads the Wall Street Journal or The New York Times a diligent reader might have some understanding of national and international news and the ongoing undercurrents.

The challenge today is who, and what do you believe in the newspapers and on major television networks. The two political parties are at war and the major networks battle between facts and fiction against foe Fox News.

There is little doubt that many television reporters and talk show hosts don’t like President Trump. While many people can dislike the man’s tweets, it is hard to dispute or denigrate his policy successes.

The economy is the best test and the Dow Jones average last week topped 28,000 for the first time in history and the S&P followed suit.

Jobs for minorities are at record levels and the nation is now the largest supplier of oil and natural gas in the world.

Should President Trump deserve credit for the tax cuts and a strong economy? Well, if the statistics were going in the opposite direction he would certainly be blamed for a recession, You can despise his mouth but respect his successes. At this point in time he is heading towards a second term--- absent any economy weakness and

The Bronco are on the brink of success, but still suffering heartbreaking losses. The first half of last week’s game was the best football of the season, alas the second half reverted to the past defeats.

There is hope, keep the faith. *** I see that we can drop off holiday season unwrapped new toys at First American State Bank for Volunteers of America to give to over 6000 Colorado children.

Last day for toy donations is December 20. *** Another new bank opened in the DTC last week with Academy Bank opening their branch bank at 8480 E .Orchard Road in Greenwood Village next to Del Fresco. These new banks are showing the growing strength of the DTC area and the booming Trump economy. *** Sunday morning Gerri and I attended a special church service dedicating the newly remodeled sanctuary at the Greenwood Village Community Church. Mayor Ron Rakowsky and Margaret

major Washington upheavals.

While the Congress is likely to impeach him, the Senate will not uphold the impeachment. A complete waste of time and taxpayer’s money.

President Trump could be easily reelected to a second term.

Another huge score in his favor is the lack of a strong moderate opponent. The slate of candidates currently running for office are way too far left of the majority of American voters. It is somewhat frightful that so many Americans lean toward socialism and are attracted by the freebies shouted out to attract votes and voters. How’s socialism going in Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina and Brazil, once some of the richest countries in the world? These countries are now bankrupt and in civil unrest with massive unemployment and government corruption.

Regarding the recent removal of Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, ambassadors serve at the complete will of the President of the United States. In fact, President Obama had them all resign when he took office and only reappointed some of them. Being an American ambassador is one of the highest honors bestowed upon any individual. We have two kinds. The professional State Department ambassadors who have worked in the service for their entire careers. They are professionals like Marie Yovanovitch who

were honored guests at Saturday services, and we were among invited guests for the Sunday service. Pastor Doug Brown and staff have done wonders for the church that started back in the late 1990s, across from Belleview Middle School. The retiring mayor told the minister that attending the church service was his last official duty as mayor of Greenwood Village. There are regular worship services at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:30 Sunday mornings. *** Attended the Aurora Republican Forum Saturday morning. Newly elected Mayor Mike Coffman spoke briefly and stated that he had his concession speech written but pulled off a victory by last count of 215 votes. Aurora and Arapahoe County will be well served by this seasoned leader who will lead fast growing Aurora to new heights. *** Mike Rosen attended a CSU president’s dinner last week and told me Saturday morning that Joe Blake donated $5 million to the Liberal Arts School at

has had tough assignments in strategic and sometime dangerous locations. The second tier of Ambassadorships are political appointments earned by large financial donations to a winning president, and usually with a great record of public and private service to their state and nation.

Keith Brown, a former Denver banker, was the first U.S. Ambassador that I ever met. He was sent to a small state in Africa. Other Colorado Ambassadors include Jim Nicholson who was named Ambassador to the Holy See in the Vatican.

He is currently the chair of the Daniels Fund. Other Colorado Ambassadors were Holly Coors and Lt. Governor Gale Schoettler who both were named as Ambassadors of the Americas.

Neither served in Embassies but carried this lifetime honor and appointment. Once an ambassador, always an ambassador, is the rule.

One of the most successful ambassadors in Colorado history was Ambassador Sam Zakhem of Lakewood who served in state elected government and was appointed Ambassador to Bahrain during the Desert Storm conflict by President H.W. Bush. He served with great distinction as a political appointee in a hotbed of the Middle East intrigue. He able to get the U.S. fleet into the Bahranian harbor for the first time in history. He speaks five languages and was born in Lebanon.

As a rule, the professional

the event. Joe was one of the founders of Highland’s Ranch, CEO of the Denver Chamber of Commerce, and one of the leaders at CSU; he has a long history of public service to Colorado. A press release will be forthcoming on his generous donation. *** I’m still laughing over the great Vaudeville show presented at the VI Living facility at Highland’s Ranch. The event featured our own LaFawn Biddle.

There is some dismay over the slow ballot counting coming out of the Aurora city election.

Lessons to be learned with the big 2020 election one year away.

Candidates are lining up for the election that will include some legislative seats, congressional seats, and the presidency. *** New city leaders are being sworn in this week. Mayor George Lantz assumes the duty of Greenwood mayor for the next four years with over 20 years of citywide committee experience. *** Thanksgiving is almost here and the holiday seasons starting now with decorations appearing across the county.

diplomats don’t like the political appointees who, in some cases, show far more talent and business skills than their professional counterparts. It can work both ways for both types as we see with the recall of Marie from her post in the. Ukraine.

She was reappointed by the State Department to a position at Georgetown University - a pretty plum assignment.

I’ve met many ambassadors and have had numerous dinners in foreign embassies like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Hanoi, and Vietnam in my role of being an officer and president of the National Newspaper Association. These are all great people, defending the interests of the United States on embassy sites that are considered sacred U.S. soil guarded by United States Marines. It can be a lonely, dangerous job, and some have died terrible deaths in those jobs.

Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. is coming back from his Russian assignment to run for his old job as Governor of Utah. He is a Sigma Chi brother who I have met on several occasions. Thought he might become a U.S. President, maybe he will someday, he’s still a young man.

I have a good friend who is attempting to become an Ambassador to Barbados. It is a challenge to thread the needle of red tape and political patronage.

We can be proud of Marie Yovanovitch and her service.

I guess she just got Trumped.

It won’t be long until we have another stock show with the addition of a CSU campus complex joining the stock show site in the next few years. *** Gaylord Rockies holiday shows are starting at the massive hotel and convention complex. If you haven’t visited the structure, plan on an evening at the hotel.

The site is a world wonder and a tribute to our labor force with such quality of construction still being conceived by builders and craftsmen. This is a new asset to Colorado tourist economy.

Local and national conventions are pouring into that site. *** Christmas comes on Wednesday this year; that makes for some short mid-week closings and then three days for sales following Christmas day. These are religious holidays and time to give to the less fortunate. Colorado Gives Day is Dec. 10 where you can support the non-profits of your choice; there are large amounts of matching funds for donations on that day. Easy to do on-line and the funds are distributed to your selected non-profit. ***

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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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Centennial election results Continued from page 2

Aurora, which is partially in Adams County (the dividing line is the boundary between Arapahoe and Adams counties.

Losers in the four races were Ron Phelps, who works for the Denver Water Board, District 1; Rhonda Livingston, a homemaker, District 3; and Anna Burr, an attorney, District 4.

Ending their service to Centennial at the end of this year are Carrie Penaloza, District 2; Ken Lucas, District 3; and Ron Weidmann, District 4, who was appointed to fill the term of the current mayor when she was elected two years ago.

The race in District 1 was particularly hard-fought. Phelps campaigned on a platform that was critical not only of the councilwoman but also of Moon’s husband, Vorry Moon, who served two and one-half terms on the City Council. He appeared to be implying that the couple is taking more than their share of the seats on the City Council and that they have too much power.

Phelps was elected to the council previously, then quit after only six months of service.

Moon is a retired federal worker who devotes her working time to the city. The Moons both served in the United States Air Force. She is particularly knowledgeable about issues related to the Centennial Airport, and serves on a roundtable in regard to that facility. Some of the issues related to the airport are particularly complex.

Rhonda Livingston, a homemaker, served on Centennial’s Home Rule Charter Commission some years ago and has been attending council meetings for several months. She appeared to be knowledgeable about local government. She was active in relation to an issue involving car dealers on East Arapahoe Road about two to three years ago.

Livingston is a former City of Centennial employee.

In District 4, the eastern-most district, Don Sheehan was the winner. That district has the most land that constitutes “holes in the city,” that is, areas that have not been annexed to become part of Centennial. Sheehan said he was grateful to the voters for giving him the nod to serve.

Additionally, Sheehan said the votes in favor of him, fairly lopsided (with a 388-vote margin) for a Centennial council election, were “exciting” and that he looks forward to serving. He said he knows there is a “steep learning curve,” including getting up-todate on the status of the Streets at SouthGlenn. His opponent, Anna Burr, is an attorney.

Sheehan noted that there are numerous committees, including several that are not Centennial committees, such as the Centennial Airport Roundtable, to which Moon is the representative. He said he believes it is important to learn about the business of those committees, as well as the committees that are part of the city government.

The results by district were: District 1, the far western district in the city – about 53 percent for Moon, a six-point victory, with Phelps garnering about 47 percent. This is a fairly impressive victory. Moon had 3,445 votes; Phelps had 3,109. District 1 had more voters than the other three districts.

District 2, in the center of the city, Christine Sweetland with about 49 percent, and her opponent Brian Beatty, a member of the Centennial Planning and Zoning Commission with 51 percent. This was a closer race than the District 1 contest. Sweetland had 2,831 votes, while Beatty, an airplane expert, had 2,702.

District 3, in the central eastern part of the city, Richard Holt, a business analyst for a digital media company, defeated Livingston. Holt, about 62 percent, 3,596 votes; Livingston 38.1 percent, 2,214 votes. This was the

Vaping a topic for Centennial council

BY DORIS TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Vaping was again a topic of discussion at a Centennial City Council meeting on Monday night, with one vaping shop owner recommending to the council that the city increase the age for purchasing vaping products be raised to 21.

A married couple who own a vaping shop at 5210 East Arapahoe Road in Centennial, spoke to the council about a possible flavor ban for vap-

ing products. Sarah Walter and Shaune Walter, owner of the store, told the council that vaping flavored products has helped many people to get off of tobacco products.

Ron Castagna, of 5403 S. Idalia Way, told the council that there was a time a few years ago when it appeared that the smoking issue was being addressed.

Now, however, vaping has “set things back,” he said.

In an interview, Cigarettes are “very carefully engineered” to produce addiction, Castagna said. He added that there are many children today who are addicted to vaping.

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biggest margin of difference in the four districts.

District 4, in the far eastern edge of the city, Don Sheehan, 56 percent, 2,385 votes; Anna Burr, a personal injury attorney, 44 percent, 1,875 votes. Burr did not do much campaigning. Sheehan serves on the city’s Senior Commission.

Generally, in council elections, the winners tend to be

individuals who have knocked on more doors.

Sweetland said that she knocked on 4,500 doors, and that members of her book club helped her campaign by writing notes to voters. She also said she sent out 1,000 postcards, with written notes on each of them. She said her campaign was “very grassroots.”

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the victory and that he found it to be “surreal.” He also said he is looking forward to serving.

Additionally, it appears that voter registrations in Centennial are becoming more Democrat, although council candidates do not run on a party ticket. Often, however, when candidates go door-to-door, they are asked only one question, “What party are you?”

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What the Japanese can teach us Last week, I was honored to accompany a group of Aurora citizens and local elected officials on an eightday tour of cities in Japan. The tour was organized by the City of Aurora and the Aurora International Sister Cities program.

The purpose of the trip was

to meet with local government officials, university administrators and local business leaders to identify shared economic development opportunities and develop stronger economic and cultural ties with Japanese business and political leaders.

Japan’s economy, in spite of

the recent increases in American tariffs, continues to thrive.

Unemployment hovers around 2%. Japan’s policies that guarantees employment for life and its strong unions encourage safe and clean workplace environments that help to support the dignity and morale in its plants and develop a strong sense of loyalty among workers.

At the end of WWII, Ja-

Congressman Crow announces $25 million infrastructure grant for Aurora’s I-70/Picadilly interchange Congressman Jason Crow announced that a full $25 million federal grant for the City of Aurora’s I-70/Picadilly Interchange project has been awarded. The project will improve overall access and cut down on commute times by creating direct access to multiple job, retail, and residential centers as well as increased freight mobility serving Denver International Airport. An estimated 75,000 jobs are expected to be in the area by 2040.

In Sept., Crow led a letter to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao advocating for the grant. Crow had visited the site of the proposed I-70/Picadilly Interchange

with Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare in February 2019. The visit was part of Crow’s Lead Locally tours where he travels to different cities, towns, and municipalities in the district each month to meet with city managers and mayors.

The project will help ease congestion, provide greater connectivity to a rapidly growing area, and enhance safety by reducing vehicle miles traveled by roughly 9.3 million miles, which equates to 6 fewer crashes per year.

“This is great news for Aurora. As the third largest city in Colorado, we know how critical infrastructure investment is to reducing traffic and bringing jobs

to the area,” said Crow. “I look forward to continuing to advocate for our district so our roads, bridges, and highways can keep pace with our economic growth.”development and affordable housing issues.”

The I-70/Picadilly Interchange project is supported by: E-470 Public Highway Authority, Denver Regional Council of Governments, Aurora Economic Development Council, Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Arapahoe County, Adams County, Denver International Airport, and Colorado Department of Transportation.

pan’s cities were devastated by American bombing that leveled whole cities.

With the help of the America’s Marshall Plan, Japan’s economic recovery was remarkable. New businesses and factories were rebuilt, America introduced modern mass production methods and made significant investment to jump start Japan’s crumpled economy.

Today, Japan is the second largest export economy in the world.

What truly impressed me was the significant attention that the Japanese government pays to its improving infra-

structure. All across Japan, roads are well maintained, trains run on time, the bullet trains travel at over 150 miles an hour and the streets sparkle with their cleanliness. In the eight days I spent in Japan, I was unable to find a single piece of trash in the streets.

Every piece of cultivated land was being used to grow rice, vegetables, or fruit. Gardens or rice paddies were everywhere even in crowded urban areas.

In spite of the devastation caused by WWII, Japan’s economic recovery was remarkable and now is a dominate player in the world’s economy.

America could learn from the Japanese miracle.

Centennial considering budget updates

BY DORIS TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The Centennial City Council is considering updates to the city’s fiscal policies.

At its meeting Monday night, the council heard a report by Doug Farmen, Finance Director, in regard to the city’s financial policies. The issue of updating fiscal policies will on the agenda for the council meeting on December 16.

The Centennial Budget Commmittee met four times in 2019, discussing the revenue, expenditure, budget, debt, fund balances, reserve, and capital improvement program policies.

The adopted budget of the city contains an estimate of anticipated revenue from all sources for the coming year, as well as estimates of the expenditures necessary for the operation of city departments.

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SAP’s Bill McDermott went from the corner store to a corner office

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Every November, Denver South Economic Development Partnership holds its annual luncheon, where hundreds of business and government leaders get together to network and listen to a cutting-edge speaker. On November 8, over 300 people gathered at the recently remodeled Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center at 7800 E. Tufts Avenue in Denver to hear global tech leader Bill McDermott talk about his life, overcoming adversity, and how he created and continues to sustain his undeniable success.

McDermott, 58, was the coCEO and then the CEO of SAP SE, a German multinational corporation that makes enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations, from 2011 until just last month, during which time its market value increased from $39 billion to $156 billion. SAP SE has over 425,000 customers in 180 different countries around the world.

McDermott is the only American to ever serve as its CEO. On October 31, three weeks after stepping down as CEO of SAP SE, McDermott was announced as the new CEO of Service Now, a cloud computing company that is earlier in its growth cycle.

A highly polished and engaging speaker, McDermott talked about the beginning of his business career, when he bought a delicatessen on Long Island for $7,000 at the age of 16. He described learning that to be successful in business, he had to focus on his customers’ needs. When he discovered that senior citizens didn’t like to go out, he began delivering food to them. When he discovered that blue-collar workers in his area lived paycheck-to-paycheck, he extended them credit. He treated teenagers with respect that they didn’t always get from other businesses. McDermott found that customers appreciated his addressing their specific needs and they repaid him with loyalty and recommendations to others to patronize his business. Soon he owned a chain of delicatessens.

In every job he has had throughout his life, McDermott used the same philosophy to succeed, focusing on what matters to customers. He urged the people at the luncheon to “lose the PowerPoint,” and “be a part of the real world, read the room.”

According to McDermott, the key to success in business is the willingness to relate to customers on a human level.

McDermott also shared about having a freak accident in 2015, when he fell down face first as he was walking down a set of stairs carrying a glass of water while visiting his brother. A shard of broken glass went into

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Bill McDermott waved to the crowd after answering DSEDP chief Tom Brook’s questions.

Ray Bullock, pioneer of the Denver Tech Center, came to learn something new from the keynote speaker and see old friends.

Happy to see each other and hear Bill McDermott speak were Alpine Bank DTC President Charlie Kercheval, DSEDP board chair and Shea Properties Executive Vice-President Peter Culshaw, DSEDP board vice-chair and Koelbel and Co CEO Buz Koelbel, and Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. CEO J.J. Ament.

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McDermott left the crowd with this advice: “Treat every employee like they’re your best customer. It’s a talent war.”

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Gaylord Hotel is venue for Colorado State 2nd Annual Water Conference The second annual CSU “Water in the West” Symposium showcased water and the use of water at the sparkling new Gaylord Hotel Convention Center in Aurora.

Over 400 water stakeholders attended the sold-out event with 35 speakers from agriculture, government, and business. CSU has taken the lead in Colorado water education and is working with the National Western Center project in North Denver. The new campus will offer the CSU Water Building, one of the three buildings that make up the future CSU campus at the National Western Center.

The new campus is expected to break ground in 2020 and open in 2022 and will include

an animal health building and centers focused on food and agriculture. Each building will provide collaborative research and incubation spaces, and family friendly educational opportunities on themes of health, environment, energy, water and food.

This year’s symposium featured 35 speakers headlined by former Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, an advisor to CSU on the new National Western Center.

Also partnering with CSU is the Denver Water headed

by CEO Manager Jim Lochhead who ramrods the largest water agency in Colorado with 1100 employees that includes 4000 miles of watershed, and 3000 miles of pipe.

The Denver Water is responsible for suppling water to 25 percent of the state popula-

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tion of over 1.4 million people along the front range of Colorado. The Denver Water board has been supplying the metro area with water for over 100 years and has developed a vast system of water storage across the state.

According to Becky Mitchell, Director of Colorado Water Conservation Board, they will partner with CSU to help develop four pillars that will include education, innovation, research and policy. Plans are to locate some of their water labs for applied research, water treatment, reuse, and recycling to the new campus.

Lochhead, in addition to heading up Denver Water is a Commissioner to the Upper Colorado Commission that deals with intrastate and interstate issues.

In his address symposium he related that the Colorado Water Plan came out in 2015, and since then significant progress has been made with more than 65% of the plan’s goals in scenario planning.

Lochhead states, “ We looked at how future conditions under various scenarios could impact how we plan our water future. This is especially important as we face a changing climate, and we will need to adapt.”

He also addressed the potential of “Demand Management” that deals with consumptive use of the Colorado river and downstream demands from lower Basin States. “This potential work

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The Secretary of The. Interior must initiate consultation with the seven Colorado

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Lochhead concluded his remarks thanking the voters of Colorado for passing DD that takes a percentage of sport wagering to support water projects such as streamflow, agriculture, storage, recreation, and compact compliance innovations.

South Suburban Public Art Committee pick 2 local artists to display art

The South Suburban Public Art Committee selected local artists to display their work at two of South Suburban’s recreation centers in December.

These temporary art exhibits are intended to support and promote South Suburban’s mission to enrich the lives of all its residents and encourage a legacy of art to be enjoyed and appreciated. All artwork is available for purchase.

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Mike Roser, distinguished CSU Alum and an Arapahoe County Highline Canal supporter is working with Denver Water on the new 70 mile canal trail system, attended the Symposium.

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Bernie Sanders spoke to a crowd of 100 people in Des Moines, Iowa on November 11.

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Colorado Business Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees Announced Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the men and women who helped shape the Centennial State at January 23 event.

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BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

My husband and I were in Des Moines, Iowa for a family occasion on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Sen. Bernie Sanders was holding an event to talk about veterans’ and senior citizens’ issues in a 5,000-square foot event venue near our hotel, so we decided to check it out.

We arrived fifteen minutes before the scheduled time and found easy parking on the street nearby. There were about 100 local people there, sitting in a circle of four rows wrapped around the stool reserved for Sen. Sanders. NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, and Fox News, along with some local stations, were present with reporters and full-sized TV cameras set up to record the event.

We were escorted to seats in the first row, where we met Dr. Paul Novak, a Des Moines-area emergency department physician at a rural hospital. Dr. Novak was a Sanders’ precinct captain in 2016, but now saw Sen. Cory Booker as the Democrats’ best chance to win back the White House. He said, “Booker is very charismatic and could take on Trump in a debate.”

He felt that Sanders was not a good choice at age 78, having already had a heart attack. He

found former Vice-President Joe Biden also too old at 76 and uninspiring when he saw him in person. Novak told us that Sen. Warren “was fabulous but unelectable,” that Sen. Harris was a great speaker, but said she came across like a prosecutor (she was California’s attorney general), and that Sen. Klobuchar was very likeable, but “too nice to be president.” Novak had met both of the Coloradans who started in the race. He liked Sen. Bennett very much after having pizza with him, he said, and found John Hickenlooper, who he met at a local brewery, very enthusiastic.

Novak said he believes that the Iowa caucus is wide open and the leader is likely to change several times before the caucuses are held on Feb. 3, 2020.

Right on time, Sen. Sanders came out to a warm welcome from the crowd. After paying his respects to veterans, Sanders said, “There are Republicans who want to cut Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid. We have a president who said he wouldn’t cut those, but look at what he’s done. We will never allow that to happen. Instead, we are going to expand Social Security benefits and we’re going to make sure everyone in this country will have health care as a human right. We will cover dental care, hearing aids, Continued next page 10

It can be easy to take for granted the opportunity we have to live, work, play, and raise a family in this beautiful state. But there are men and women who’ve, through grit, determination, integrity, and sacrifice, shaped Colorado and the communities in which we live. The Colorado Business Hall of Fame, presented by UMB Bank, celebrates the leaders who’ve made significant contributions to the Centennial State, generating ripples felt by all Coloradans.

Past inductees over the last 31 years since the Hall of Fame’s founding include Bill Pauls, who developed much of the Denver Tech Center, John Sie, founder and former chair of the Starz Entertainment Group, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, president of the Anschutz Family Foundation, and many others. A full list history of laureates can be found at ColoradoBusinessHallofFame.org.

To help carry forward their legacy and inspire the next generation of workers and leaders, Junior Achievement also plans to include short biographical videos of Hall of Fame laureates through the years as part of educational programming in its proposed Greenwood Village-based facility, the JA Free Enterprise Center.

Presented by UMB Bank, the 2020 Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductees include leaders in transportation, architecture, construction, real estate, philanthropy, and finance: Jay Cimino Beginning with his role as general manager in 1975, Jay Cimino climbed his way through the ranks of Phil Long Dealerships before entering his current role as president and CEO. Today, the Phil Long enterprise consists of 14 dealerships, Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, AdPro Advertising, and Kip Hampden Real Estate.

Frank E. Edbrooke Frank Edbrooke shaped the architectural development of downtown Denver in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He designed notable buildings such as the Brown Palace and Oxford Hotels, Loretto Heights Academy, Temple Emanuel, Denver Dry Goods Company building, and the state capitol.

Gerald Gallegos With only a cement mixing truck and the help of his brothers, Gerald Gallegos founded his own company, Gallegos Masonry, in 1970. From its origins in Vail, the company expanded to resort towns across the West. Gallegos was also instrumental in building Beaver Creek, where the company’s stonework decorates nearly every building.

Larry Kendall Larry Kendall has been a leader of the real estate industry for 45 years. He is a founding partner of The Group, Inc. and is a co-creator of the Ninja Selling System, used by more than 80,000 real estate and other sales professionals worldwide.

Charles (“Chuck”), Greg, and Kent Stevinson Charles “Chuck” Stevinson envisioned a community where one could live, work, and recreate without ever having to use a car, and in the late 1960s, he began to slowly assemble land that, decades later, would become Denver West. He opened a Chevrolet dealership in Golden, and his slogan, “the only Chevrolet dealership on Ford Street,” would become famous. Chuck’s sons Greg and Kent assumed the chief executive responsibilities for the real estate and automobile holdings in the 1980s, respectively. Greg created more than five million square feet of mixed-use office space, interconnected retail districts, residential communities, and recreational areas. As the president of Stevinson Automotive, Inc., Kent led the expansion of the Stevinson automotive business into one of the largest in Colorado.

Judith B. Wagner Judith Wagner began her own investment management company, Wagner Investment Management, Inc. in 1975. It was the first woman-owned investment firm in Colorado. Judith’s primary focus was educating women to manage their own investments, as women in the United States had just recently obtained independent access to banking and investment services for the first time.

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Sanders continued on that topic with, “The pharmaceutical industry has spent billions on lobbying. They can charge you anything they want. They engage in collusion and price-fixing.

In Canada, they regulate drug companies. In this country, drug companies regulate the Congress. It is a dysfunctional and

cruel system.”

I asked Sanders how he would pay for Medicare for All. He said, “How are we paying for it right now? If you add up what people pay in premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses, it comes to about 20 percent of most families’ income.” He went on, “Health care is not free, but I will take the profit out of it.

I would add an additional four percent income tax on all income over $29,000 to pay for it. That is progressive.” Under his plan, he said, “You will be able to go to any doctor or hospital you choose. You won’t have to depend on insurance companies to approve procedures or fill out all the paperwork.”

The presidential candidate also promised his audience he

would not allow the Veterans’ Administration to be privatized and reminded them that, “We’re going to make public colleges and universities free and cancel student debt.” He also said that “a woman’s right to control her own body is constitutional,” and that he will “never nominate a supreme court judge who doesn’t support Roe vs. Wade.”

When a high school senior stood up to say he was worried about how his single mother was going to afford their health insurance, Sanders said, “You have to save the planet. That’s what your generation is going to do.”

The senator spoke and answered questions for a full 90 minutes before shaking a few hands and moving on to his next event.

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GV quietly adopts landscaping requirements but not in rural area

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Until now, the subject of landscaping maintenance requirements on residential lots in Greenwood Village was addressed, but not consistently, in two different places of the city’s municipal code.

After residents complained about two houses in GV where landscaping was not installed or maintained properly, the city council decided to create a new law to address neighbors’ concerns. A new city ordinance, passed unanimously on November 4, states that “front, side, and rear yard landscaping shall be installed within six months of completion of exterior elements, including roofing, siding…” but it specifically excludes from that requirement “properties in the R-2.5, R-2.0, and R-1.5 areas of the city.” No one on the city council mentioned the exemption prior to the vote.

In a staff report to the mayor and city council on October

24 from Tonya Haas Davidson, city attorney and Derek Holcomb, AICP, community development director, it says, regarding the exclusion of the larger lots, “What this means is that in the rural areas, one needn’t complete any landscaping if one doesn’t wish to.”

The Villager asked Tom Dougherty, GV district 4 city council member who introduced the ordinance on November 4, why the larger properties were singled out for exclusion from the prescribed requirements for landscaping that apply to all other residential properties in the city.

He said, “While I personally believe that the situation the ordinance is designed to address could arise in any residential area of the city and, therefore, should apply citywide, some councilmembers felt strongly that this was not a concern in the rural areas of the city.” Dougherty continued, “It is the practice of council to endeavor to reach

consensus on issues whenever possible. In the interest of securing some protections for residents faced with such situations (no landscaping on a neighboring property for an unreasonably long time), and given the concerns of some councilmembers, the council decided to limit application of the new ordinance to properties zoned smaller than R-1.5 so as to essentially exclude the rural areas of the City.”

When the subject was discussed in a city council study session on Oct. 7, Dave Bullock, who represents district one, which includes rural GV, said, “I had requested that the rural district be exempted from this….This is strictly a standard residential neighborhood type of deal.” He asked Dougherty, “Why are you trying to impose your standards on our neighborhoods?” The other district one representative, Jerry Presley, did not say anything about the subject at the study session.

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John Preston Raeder, Sr. was a devoted family man to wife Elinor “Ellie” for 57 years and sons John, Jr., Jim, and Dave. He built and ran a successful local furniture manufacturing business. Born in Harvard, IL, John put himself through college at the University of Denver, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. After getting his degree in business administration, John was drafted and served dutifully in the United States Army. He and his beloved Ellie raised three sons, to whom he passed his strong work ethic, business intellect, and leadership skills. He also leaves behind 11 loving grandchildren.

John and Ellie lived in Greenwood Village for 40 years, first in

friends who came to Green Oaks, where their boys grew up, and then pay their respects at in The Preserve. Their Cherry Hills Country company, Premier FurClub on November 17. niture Manufacturing, Said John, Jr., “My dad and its workforce, were showed his deep love to based in Englewood. all of us over the years They started the compaby sending hundred of ny in 1980 and retired thoughtful handwritten in 2011. Their children notes, relevant news John P. Raeder, are also stalwarts of the Sr. was a stories, and small loving local community. John, military veteran and customized gifts.

Jr. and Debbie Raeder and important He was prone to deep lived in Greenwood member of the Village for 20 years and community for 40 inspirational messages from Winston Churnow reside in Cherry years. chill, Ronald Reagan, Hills Village. Dave and and Vince Lombardi. A Julie Raeder have lived in Greenfavorite of his was this one from wood Village for over 20 years Billy Graham: “When wealth is and Jim and Kim Raeder live in lost, nothing is lost; when health Lone Tree. is lost, something is lost; when John Raeder, Jr. eulogized his integrity is lost, all is lost.” father in a private family memorial before the family hosted 200 Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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How to choose a walk-in bathtub preferences, you have many other options like an aero therapy (air jets) tub, hydrotherapy (whirlpool water jets) tub, aromatherapy tub that mixes fragrant essential oils with the water, or a combination tub that has multiple features.

BY JIM MILLER Also, look for tubs that have an in-line heating system to keep your bathwater warm while you soak.

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Dear Savvy Senior, Because of my mobility problems, I’m thinking about getting a walk-in bathtub that’s easy to get into and out of but could use some help selecting one. What can you tell me about walk-in tubs, and can you recommend some good companies that make and install them?

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Dear Betty, Walk-in tubs are a good option for mobility challenged seniors because they’re much easier to get into and out of than a standard tub, and will help prevent slips, trips and falls too. Here’s what you should know.

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Fast fill and drain: One drawback to using a walkin bathtub is that the bather must sit in the tub as it fills and drains, which can make for a chilly experience. To help with this, consider a tub that has fast-filling faucets and pump-assisted drainage

systems, which significantly speed up the process.

But these options may require some plumbing modifications to your bathroom.

the operating system.

Where to shop: While there are many companies that make, sell and install

Easy cleaning: Keeping the tub clean should be a priority, especially if you get a therapy tub because of the bacteria that can grow in it. So, look for tubs with self-cleaning systems.

Warranty: The best walk-in bathtubs on the market today are made in the USA. Also make sure the company you choose has a lifetime “leak-proof” door seal warranty and lengthy warranties on both the tub and

walk-in bathtubs, some of the best in the industry are American Standard (AmericanStandardus.com), Safe Step (SafeStepTub.com) and Kohler (KohlerWalkinBath.

Walk-in bathtubs are uniquely designed tubs that have a watertight, hinged door built into the side of the tub that provides a much lower threshold to step over (usually 2.5 to 7 inches) versus a standard tub that’s around 15 inches.

In addition to the low threshold, most walk-in tubs also have a built-in seat, grab bars, anti-slip floors, antiscald valves and a handheld showerhead. And many higher-end models offer therapeutic spa-like features that are great for seniors with arthritis and other ailments.

The kind of tub you choose will depend on your needs, preferences and budget, and the size and layout of your bathroom. The cost of a walkin tub today with professional installation ranges anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000. Here are some other things you’ll need to consider, to help you make a good choice.

Tub size: Walk-in bathtubs vary in size. Most models have high walls between three and four feet high, and are between 28 and 32 inches wide, but will fit into the same 60-inch long space as your standard tub without having to reconfigure the room.

There are also bariatric walkin tubs that have wider door openings and larger seats to accommodate people over 300 pounds.

Wheelchair-accessible: Most walk-in tubs have an inward opening door, but if you use a wheelchair, an outward opening door may be a better option because they’re easier to access.

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In my last article, I covered the five most common types of persuasion tactics, including Phantom Riches (dangling the prospect of wealth, guarantees, or great

returns, at “almost no risk”); Source Credibility (trying to build credibility by claiming to be with a reputable firm or to have special credentials or experience); Social Consensus (leading you to believe that other savvy investors have already invested); Reciprocity (offering to do a small favor for you in return for a big favor/investment); and Scarcity (creating a false sense of urgency by claiming a limited supply).

Tip 2: Reduce exposure to sales pitches

Use care with free lunch or dinner seminars. Avoid highrisk investments. Sign up for the Do Not Call Registry. In Colorado: www.colorado nocall.com; Phone: (800) 309-7041. National: www. donotcall.gov; Phone: (888) 382-1222.

Tip 3: Develop a refusal script

Such as simply saying: “No”, and hang up, or state: “I have to check with my attorney, first.”

Tip 4: Ask and check the registration status of the professional and the investment

Ask if the salesperson is licensed to sell the invest-

No one likes bowling alone In his best-selling book entitled, Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam outlines that social capital and civic engagement have declined in areas such as organizational membership, attending religious services, attending club meetings, marriage, bowling leagues and interacting with others face-to-face.

He finds that connections in the workplace and with family and friends have also declined. Volunteering, reciprocity, and trust in others are on a downward trajectory.

Though experts debate the term’s precise meaning, “social capital” generally refers to the health of interpersonal relationships and positive social connections. Health professionals are concerned that Americans are increasingly isolated and unhappy, which is manifested in the weakening of the “bridging” and “bonding” forces that build social structures affecting mental health and overall well-being. Putnam goes even further and opines that social capital is a key component to building and maintaining a functional democracy.

The causes for this decline are numerous and complex.

Experts highlight that financial anxiety and the changing workplace, along with mobility

away from nuclear families and suburbanization, account for a portion of the change. Putnam has unmasked that the internet is a possible cause due to the tremendous time-suck of multiple ways to feast on social media, the internet and entertainment options that are endless.

With the constant chatter of economic, health and social disparities, social capital is considered a major causal factor. The downward social capital spiral is more evident and pronounced in lower socioeconomic communities who have seen a decline in marriage rates, a spike in non-marital childbearing, substance abuse, homelessness, mental distress, isolation and rising male unemployment. Certain areas of the country, particularly rural areas, have been hit hard by an epidemic of drug addiction and economic downturns.

The decline in social capital has several consequences for society. When social capital is high, children do better in school, neighborhoods are safer, people prosper, the government is better due to a higher civic-engagement rate and accountability from constituents.

People are generally happier and healthier. A deficit in social capital leads to more suicide,

ment and if the product is registered. Next, check to confirm that the salesperson is licensed and the product is registered: www.investor.gov (a free website).

If you suspect investment fraud involving brokers or investment advisers, you should contact the following: • The Denver Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission: 303-8441000, Denver@sec.gov; • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Seniors Helpline: 844-5743577; • State securities regulators: ServeOurSeniors.org It is best to have an experienced attorney assist with the preparation of appropriate, custom-tailored estate plan documents, including financial power of attorney documents needed to accomplish your goals and avoid unnecessary consequences and expense.

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depression, crime, and other social problems.

Social policy should be aimed at strengthening the family, creating more neighborhood recreation centers, making schools a hub of social and recreational activity as well as academic opportunity for all ages. Developers should attempt to create sidewalks, community pools and activity centers to galvanize the new neighborhood with opportunities for neighbors to get to know one another. Those who are currently in neighborhoods that feel like residents are isolated should take the lead and host community progressive dinners, barbeques, events, block parties, fun-runs and holiday open houses increasing networking opportunities. Workplace leaders should find ways for their employees to get to know one another independent of their job duties. Faith leaders should make every effort to reach out to their community and find ways to serve and connect outside the walls of their facility.

They should increase the number of small groups they have creating spaces for folks to have dinner with one another or have an event that intrigues and captivates even the most resistant isolated members. Let’s face it, no one likes bowling alone. joneen@myrelationshipcenter. org; www.myrelationshipcenter. org

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Celebrations

Keynote speaker Lynn Bartels, U.S. Navy veteran Natli VanDerWerken, Nancy Spence and Lynn Myers

Seasoned political “observer” Lynn Bartels shares experiences and humor with CCRW Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW) welcomed Lynn Bartels who was named by The Washington Post’s “The Fix” blog as one of Colorado’s best political reporters and tweeters. She thinks politics is like sports, but without the big salaries. It was a reunion of sorts as Bartels was well acquainted with many members in attendance. “It was great to walk in and see Nancy Spence and Dorothy Gotlieb,” she said. Spence and Gotlieb were former state representatives and Spence was later a state senator. Bartels related stories from her first legislative session coverage. Her history includes a stint in New Mexico for her first journalism job after college. The Rocky Mountain News hired her in 1993 and the The Denver Post hired her in 2009 after the closing of the Rocky. “I don’t know where to start with this recent election.“ she said.

“I would just say: You get what you vote for. I sensed the wind in 2018 and said

Wayne Williams would lose. It was the year unaffiliates voted with the Dems.” Although, at the time, she was spokeswoman for the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office she said she was more upset about the loss of Matt Crane, Clerk & Recorder of Arapahoe County. Crane is now with Homeland Security. He is deemed so reputable that the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder has him on contract. At the time of her presentation, Mike Coffman was statistically up for Mayor of Aurora. “I have covered Mike since he was in the legislature,” she commented. “I am not a true anything,” she said and encouraged the audience to follow her on Facebook and Twitter. “Look at the election and what it meant. We need to read the tea leaves more carefully,” she concluded.

Casey Contres and Reegan Miller with the Cory Gardner Senate campaign

It’s so great to walk in and see Nancy Spence and Dorothy Gotlieb.

-Lynn Bartels

Saluting our veterans

Speaker Kimberly Garcia is founder and CEO of Seed of Wellness Center, LLC

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Incorporating a salute to veterans, COR2COR Professional Alliance held another intriguing program at Chinook Tavern in Greenwood Village. Fifteen hosted veterans were in attendance.

Lynne and Bo Cottrell, who co-chair the annual TAPS (Tragedy Assistant Program for Survivors, the 501(c)3 nonprofit military/veterans service organization) summer fundraiser were on hand. TAPS salutes fallen heroes with a network of programs to help support the loved ones of those who served our country and died.

The Denver Dolls, a modern vintage group, serenaded and Founder & CEO of Seed of Wellness Center, Kimberly Garcia gave a fascinating presentation of handwriting analysis. Garcia is an internationally licensed forensic handwriting analyst-practitioner, forensic graphologist in the field of Neuro-Graphic-Therapeutics (NGT), published author and keynote speaker. The tagline of her busi-

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ness is: Transform Your Life With The Creative Power of Handwriting. “Handwriting can tell everything about you from birth to now. It affects you physically, psychologically and emotionally.”

She has been able to pick up tremendous anger at the border. “The mind is a documentary library and letters create a life profile. Every letter formed affects every cell in your body,” said Garcia. “Nothing is hidden in handwriting. Suicidal tendencies are revealed. Psychopaths can be detected. When cursive writing was taken out of the schools, violence and suicide escalated.” Even medical conditions can be detected 20 years in advance of manifestation. Vertical writers are inward and keep secrets. When they begin to print rather than write in cursive, their empathy goes away. The only things not revealed in handwriting are: age, sex, marital status, religion or whether the writer is left-handed or right-handed.

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FLEURISH

Harvard Women’s Studies in Religion Program features Ann Braude

At its annual fall coffee at Denver Country Club, the Harvard Women’s Studies in Religion Program, Colorado Steering Committee welcomed its own Ann Braude who is the director of the Women’s Studies in Religion at Harvard Divinity School. She is author or editor of seven books and two dozen articles on the religion of American women including Radical Spirits: Spiritualism and Women’s Rights in Nineteenth-Century America.

Braude’s on-screen illustrated lecture explored the subject of last Spring’s record-breaking exhibition

at New York’s Guggenheim Museum: the spiritual paintings of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish pioneer of abstraction and spirit medium FLEURISH whose work had slept unseen for nearly 100 years. Braude related af Klint’s work to that of two other women painters for whom the journey to abstraction led through religious experimentation linked to reinterpretation of gender: Hilla Rebay and Vicci Perry.

Perry just happens to be Ann Braude’s grandmother!

Just two of the popular works of af Klint’s depiction of her unconventional understandings of gender on screen

Pat Cooper, featured speaker Ann Braude, Nicole Seawell and Arlene Hirschfeld Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

The Guggenheim Museum enjoyed record-breaking numbers to view the work of Hilma af Klint last Spring

Colorado Women’s Alliance hosts post-election celebration

Colorado Women’s Alliance (actually founded by a man – the revered politician John Andrews in 2011) held its first post-election celebration at Monfort Companies Headquarters housed in an historic building on Blake Street. Wine and Wind Down (after a crazy intense election season) was the theme. KOA’s Mandy Connell shared bizarre moments from the election season (for instance, at the time, Mike Coffman had not yet been officially declared the new Mayor of Aurora). Connell, a native Floridian who also spent three years on the air in Kentucky before moving to the Denver market, shared her experiences with a lot of humor and is ranked #46 in the TOP 100 Women Talk Show Hosts. Other “Women of the Airwaves” Krista Kafer and Kim Monson weighed in. Women traveled from around the state to this gathering. Although Colorado is considered a blue state, voters were not in favor of more taxes. Connell pre-

dicted the next Tamra Farah (El Paso County), Brita Horn (Routt big push would County), Antonette DeLauro Smith (Arapahoe County) be progressive tax. “TABOR is magic! We have an opportunity to say no. Other states don’t have such a say. If TABOR falls, we become California.”

Women make up the majority of registered voters in Colorado and vote at higher rates than men. What is the #1 concern of Colorado women? Healthcare! Colorado Women’s Alliance supports research, education and advocacy in areas of concern to women voters. For further information and becoming a Friend of Colorado Women’s Alliance visit: www.coloradowomensalliance.org.

Colorado Women’s Alliance Executive Director Joni Inman, Mandy Connell, Krista Kafer and Kim Monson

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Park Meadows, Colorado’s Only Retail Resort, is a Lone Tree treasure in so many ways and that’s especially true for those who love dining out. Amongst the 200+ premium stores featured in the state’s largest enclosed shopping center, you’ll find a plethora of dining experiences perfect for holiday celebrations, Christmas parties and festive get-togethers.

With 14 full-service restaurants, Park Meadows has you covered for whatever your dining needs may be. Favorites include Seasons 52, White Chocolate Grill, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s and Brio Tuscan Grille. If casual fare is more your style, enjoy lunch or dinner at G-que Barbeque, Yard House, Earl’s Kitchen & Bar, Edo Higan Sushi, California Pizza Kitchen, Red

Robin or Nordstrom Grill.

In addition to the time-honored restaurants that call Park Meadows their home, Fogo de Chão opened this year in the Vistas, rounding out the dining selections available to guests at the retail resort. With sweeping views of the front range, a great happy hour and authentic Brazilian churrasco dining experience, Fogo de Chão is the perfect locale for your next holiday party, private event or special dinner.

“Whether you are looking for an upscale dining experience, casual lunch or something in between, Park Meadows is the ultimate dining destination with a variety of delectable restaurants to make the most of your holiday dining experience,” says Pam Kelly, Senior General Manager.

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Trainer To The Stars shares five decades of adventures with the biggest names in sports and entertainment A well-received new book by local author Denny Dressman explores the colorful life and career of noted Thoroughbred trainer John Parisella, whose lifetime of celebrity connections make this a highly entertaining and readable

Get Into the Holiday Spirit with

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story.

Dressman will be signing copies of the book at the Barnes & Noble store on Colorado Boulevard Saturday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Parisella, 78, grew up in post-war Brooklyn.

Though he was afraid of horses, he became the first trainer ever paid a million dollars a year to run one owner’s

stable. Over five decades, his horses ran almost 7,000 races, winning nearly 20% of them and finishing in the money (first, second or third) half the time. His best horse, Simply Majestic, still holds the world record for the mileand-an-eighth distance— breaking the mark set by the famed Secretariat.

Author Denny Dressman

Away from the track, Parisella once lived with actor James Caan; introduced U2 lead singer Bono to Frank Sinatra backstage in Las Vegas; went drinking with Mickey Mantle, Joe Pepitone and their Yankee teammates; became such good friends with basketball coach Rick Pitino that Pitino became the godfather of Parisella’s daughter; and once sold a house to New York radio “shock jock” Howard Stern. He was on a first-name basis with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero considers him his “second father.”

Parisella also is Reality TV

star, best-selling author and successful businesswoman Bethenny Frankel’s stepfather.

“John Parisella’s New York City life sprints across the pages like a Runyon novel,” acclaimed writer Mike Lupica says. “Brooklyn, Thoroughbreds and celebrities: A winning trifecta,” comments former Rocky Mountain News columnist Norm Clarke, now a fixture on the Las Vegas scene. And, “This book is off the charts good,” said San Diego talk show host Felix Taverna.

This is Dressman’s 10th book, all non-fiction. He retired from the Rocky Mountain News in 2007, after 25 years there, concluding a 42-year newspaper career. He was inducted into the Denver Press Club Hall of Fame in 2008.

“I like writing about interesting people,” he said, “and John is definitely an interesting character.”

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In most cities in Colorado, the majority of city general fund revenues come from sales and use taxes. In Greenwood Village, that number exceeds 60 percent of all city revenues. In Centennial, it is 53 percent. In Aurora, it is 55 percent. In Lone Tree, it is 50 percent.

Why does it matter? Local shopkeepers give our cities personality and vitality.

Their stories are they run by people you know and are an important source of local jobs. Neighborhood shops also provide competition, unique options, and most importantly, pay for the services that matter most to residents: police, emergency services, streets and maintenance, parks, and public works, in addition to the unique special events put on by cities that allow communities to come together and get to know their neighbors. There are also the mundane aspects of city government that we don’t notice but improve the

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ABOVE/RIGHT: Junior League members display their beautiful new cookbook

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Pick up copies of the League’s NEW cookbook, Centennial Celebrations, at a special show discount!

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Together 4 Colorado Toy Drive to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and receive FREE admission!

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members to give back to the community, It’s been 10 years since the Junior League @juniorleaguedenver @jldenver @juniorleaguedenver #JLD #HMDenver A hug before you go into grow through traditional and experiential of Denver (JLD) released a new cookbook, the Holiday Mart? training, and get connected and members are often asked when the next to other women. Cookcookbook is coming out. Well, the wait is book sales also help the OVER! The League released its sixth cookbook, Centennial Celebrations, in July 2019, JLD further its community T H E J U N I O R L E AG UE OF DENVER P RESENTS efforts to improve literacy making it this year’s must-have holiday gift rates and provide access for everyone on your list!

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Achieve the essence of inner and outer beauty

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Your Definitive Guide To Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain It’s that time of the year! Bring on the eggnog, cookies, turkey, and holiday pies—with a side of weight gain, bloating, heartburn, and irritability! We can laugh about it, but on a more serious note, it can sometimes feel impossible to enjoy the holidays without gaining weight and feeling poorly. I’m here to tell you that it is possible to enjoy this time of the year—and the food and drinks that come with it—while still staying fit and energized. It just takes a little extra mindfulness and planning ahead. Here are 10 tips for making this your best holiday season ever: 1. Don’t shame yourself.

Feeling bad about yourself is never constructive and will often cause you to binge on anything you can find to feel better. With shame comes self-blame, self-destruction, and punishment, which ultimately leads to a loss of connection with one’s values and sense of self. So, no denying yourself. If you are craving something, have it. Just keep the portion small and appreciate every bite.

6. Don’t skip meals, and do keep portions small.

Many people avoid eating breakfast or lunch and then gorge during dinner during the holidays, thinking that they are saving their calories for later. This method may help you avoid the shame of guilt, but it doesn’t do much good to your metabolism or your weight—as the tendency is to be so famished that you binge and eat more than your body can process. If you’re used to eating three meals a day, you’re better off eating small portions for breakfast and lunch and continuing these small portions throughout the holidays. Load your meals with protein and a little healthy fat (like avocado or coconut oil), and you will find that you will feel full for longer period of time, which will help you stick to smaller portions.

7. Eat mindfully and don’t forget to chew.

Chew and break up the food until it forms a pulp in your mouth. The more you chew, the less work your stomach needs to do and the better your intestines can then absorb and metabolize the food you eat. Eating mindfully will 2. Choose your carbs wisely. cause you to be more aware of what you Though the cookies and pies are tempting, you may want to decide which are eating and how it’s affecting you, carbohydrates you are going to have and and eating more slowly will help you when. Aim to stick to sugar that comes control your portions naturally, like fruits, and avoid bread, 8. Consider early time-restricted crackers, chips, and store-bought cookies feeding (eTRF).

Recent studies show that having and pastries—which are really just filler your last meal in the midafternoon and since there is so much other delicious not eating again until breakfast can food to eat. If you are going to have dessert, keep the portion small and aim help fat and carbohydrate metabolism to eat only those that are homemade or and reduce hunger swings, which may made fresh in the bakery, as these will help with weight loss. Keep in mind that tend to have fewer or no preservatives. this isn’t about calorie restriction, but TIME restriction. During the holidays, 3. Watch the booze, or try a sober therefore, you may choose a few days after the big holiday feast to get all of holiday season.

Drinking alcohol will not only have your calories in before 3 p.m. and then you consuming unnecessary calories, but fast until the morning. those calories are often from the sugar 9. Keep up the exercise. that comes with the alcohol. In addition, Up your exercise so that your the more alcohol you drink, the less in- cells, especially your muscle cells, are hibited you will be with what you choose in need of fuel, which will stimulate better insulin sensitivity. The higher to eat. More so, alcohol disrupts your sleep, which will mess up the hormones the demand of your muscles, the more that control your appetite, leading you to improved the sensitivity. Do aerobic as binge and crave more food the following well as anaerobic exercises, including running, jogging, swimming, sprints, day. interval training, and weight training. It’s 4. Eat foods that help you metabo- always important to keep in mind that lize carbohydrates. you aren’t exercising so you can eat more When you do eat carbohydrates, eat or lose weight; you’re exercising to stay healthy, fit, and strong. them with a food group that will improve insulin sensitivity, such as pickled 10. Get restful sleep. or fermented foods (pickles, sauerkraut, Sleep deprivation leads to inflamkimchi) that help that good bacteria in mation and elevation of cortisol, a the gut do their job, or use spices like stress hormone that can lead to poor cinnamon or turmeric that aid in metab- metabolism and insulin resistance. Lack olism. Also eat more protein-rich foods, of sleep can also wreak havoc on the greens that are loaded with magnesium, hormones that regulate appetite and satiety (leptin and ghrelin), with higher and good fats like omega-3 fish oils. levels of ghrelin and lower levels of 5. Fill your plate with protein and leptin, leading you to eat more and feel veggies. full less often. It is therefore important Protein and complex carbohydrates, to make sure you are not only getting which serve as good sources of fiber, will enough sleep, but you are getting restful keep you feel satiated as well keep your sleep. Aim for at least eight hours, and muscles fitter and your fat cells starving. to feel rested upon awakening, get to Aim for grass-fed beef, hormone-free bed early on the nights you aren’t out poultry, and even healthy legumes and celebrating, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and electronics on those nights. grains like lentil and quinoa.

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patients in their 20s and Cosmetics for newbies more 30s coming in for subtle, preThe Villager: These days it seems like all of my friends are getting cosmetic treatments like Botox and fillers. I used to think I’d stay away from all that stuff, but now I’m intrigued and am embarrassed to admit I don’t know much about them. Can you help bring me up to speed?

Dr. Dawson: Of course! There is a growing acceptance of cosmetic treatments in general and an increasing understanding that, when applied skillfully, these treatments can provide subtle, natural results.

The Villager: So, let’s start with the basics. What is the difference between Botox and fillers?

Dr. Dawson: Botox is an agent called a neuromodulator that acts to soften the movement of muscles that cause wrinkles. Botox is the name of a specific brand but is often applied to this whole category of treatments, much like Kleenex is used to describe most facial tissue. There are now three other neuromodulator brands on the market – Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau. These medications are injected into specific muscle groups and cause relaxation of the desired muscles, but do not plump the skin. Botox and other neuromodulators are most often used to correct wrinkles

spots and uneven pigmentation, while others rejuvenate the skin to minimize fine lines and tighten the skin.

Dr. Annelise Dawson Harvard-/UCSF-trained/ Board-Certified

between the eyebrows, on the forehead, and at the sides of the eyes (called the “crow’s feet”).

Fillers, on the other hand, are substances that are injected underneath the skin to provide an immediate plumping effect. They can be used to build volume, such as volume lost in the cheeks and lips, and can also be used to treat fine lines, such as delicate lines around the mouth. There are many different types of fillers.

The most common category of fillers is the hyaluronic acid-based fillers, including Juvederm and Restylane.

Hyaluronic acid is a normal component of the skin, which makes this category of fillers especially safe.

The Villager: What is the best first treatment for a cosmetic newbie?

Dr. Dawson: I try to avoid a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, but in general my favorite first treatments for patients new to cosmetics are a light Botox treatment between the brows or a laser treatment to even skin tone. I tease that the best and worst thing about Botox is that it wears off – the vast majority of patients wish the effects would last forever, but, if it doesn’t suit someone, Botox wears off and causes no permanent change to the skin. Laser is also a wonderful starting place because it can brighten the skin without changing a patient’s expressions or facial features.

The Villager: And, when is the right age to start getting cosmetic treatments?

Dr. Dawson: It is a common misconception that you need The Villager: What about to wait until the signs of aging lasers? What do they do? have truly set in before you Dr. Dawson: Laser treatments start treatment. It is actually tend to work on the skin much easier to prevent aging surface to even out skin tone than to reverse age-related and smooth the skin. There are changes once they have many lasers out there – some become more pronounced, target blood vessels and so I encourage patients not to redness, others target brown wait. I am seeing more and

ventive treatments. That being said, adults of all ages benefit from cosmetic treatments. If you have a specific concern or want professional input, it is worth coming in for an initial consultation to discuss your treatment options.

The Villager: This is so helpful. I really am intrigued. How to I make sure my treatment looks natural?

Dr. Dawson: It is important to pick an experienced provider, and I strongly encourage patients to see a physician who is board-certified in dermatology or plastic surgery. As a board-certified dermatologist, my goal is to provide patients with subtle, natural results that enhance and do not alter their features. I treat each patient as an individual, taking into account their anatomy and their goals to craft a unique treatment plan.

Dr. Annelise Dawson is a renowned Harvard-/ UCSF-trained/BoardCertified dermatologist and a Littleton, Colorado native. She recently opened a beautiful new practice, Cherry Hills Dermatology, and is serving as our in-house skin expert in The Villager.

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Making time to enjoy the outdoors is a simple way to boost your physical and mental well-being, no matter your age. Whether you venture out to the porch to watch the sunset or lace up your golf shoes for an afternoon on the course, there are plenty of ways you can take in some fresh air.

Going outside generally results in more physical activity than if you were to stay cooped up inside, and it’s an easy way to socialize and interact with others. It also plays an important part in maintaining your vibrancy.

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outside of St. Louis, MO. Following her residency, she was assigned to work at the Pentagon dental clinic in Washington D.C. She spent over four years caring for the nation’s highest-ranking military personnel including working in the White House and teaching sleep dentistry to countless dental residents and peers at Walter Reed Hospital.

In addition to her dental practice, she has become a leading specialist in sleep apnea treatment. According to the American Academy of Sleep medicine it is estimated that 26 percent of adults between 30 and 70 years of age have obstructive sleep apnea with more than 85 percent undiagnosed. Dr. McLain relates that the average life span of an untreated sleep apnea patient can be 20 years shorter than healthy individuals. Suffers have a dramatic increased risk of pre term heart attack or stroke. Because the oral appliance is custom fit to the patient and does not require a mask or power, there is often greater ease of use and better patient comfort and tolerance compared to the CPAP machine. In her practice she works directly with the patient’s physician for proper screening, referrals, and diagnosis with home sleep testing or polysomnography.

If you currently snore and think you may have a problem, or you are struggling with your CPAP machine, help is out there and Dr. McLain would be happy to talk to you today.

Ditch the mask, cut the cord, let Dr. McLain make you a custom appliance and start sleeping better today!

There is a new sleep apnea specialist in town and her name is Dr. Brenna McLain, a professional dentist associated with Village Dental and Steven Zervas DDS. In addition to being a talented cosmetic and surgical dentist she is passionate about treating patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

In her practice she uses oral appliances as an alternative to the CPAP machine to help sleep sufferers live longer and lead healthier lives. By taking extensive continuing education courses and treating several hundred patients, Dr. McLain recently earned Diplomate credentialing from the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines which is a title held by fewer than 300 dentists internationally. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of several professional societies including the American Dental Association, the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

This talented new area resident was born in Prescott, AZ and developed a passion for dentistry at a very young age while helping at her parents’ dental practice. She graduated from the University of Arizona Summa Cum Laude in 2008, earning a bachelor’s degree in physiology and chemistry and accepted the prestigious Health Professions Scholarship through the Air Force to attend dental school at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine graduating in 2013. After graduation she continued her dental education and military career with a one year advanced eduction in general dentistry residency at Scott Air Force Base

Dr. Brenna offers a no cost consultation at Village Dental.

Her phone number is 303-220-7662.

5670 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #404, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303.220.7662 • www.villagedentaldtc.com • brennagmclain@gmail.com

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The 2019 Debutantes and Young Men of Distinction

Denver Ballet Guild Le Bal de Ballet 2019-2020 Honorees

(Left to right) Debutantes Reagen Haecker of Greenwood Village, Jamie Johnson of Denver, Sadie Ciotti of Greenwood Village, Alex Stern of Englewood, Nicole Trujillo of Lone Tree, Olivia Schmergel of Greenwood Village and Abi Kelley of Lone Tree.

Photos courtesy of Wells Photography

FAR LEFT: Diane, Matt and Doug Robinson of Cherry Hills Village LEFT: Dr. Lisa Yaros, Paige & Leigh Augustine of Greenwood Village

FAR LEFT: Gina, Nicholas & Steve Fenton of Cherry Hills Village LEFT: Martin, Gretchen & Karen Hummel of Cherry Hills Village

Denver Ballet Guild’s Le Bal de Ballet Presents its Class of 2019 Thirty-six newly honored Debutantes and 29 Young Men of Distinction took their first walk down the Yellow Brick Road Sunday, beginning their year-long journey as honorees, culminating in the 51st Le Bal de Ballet, themed The Emerald City.

These distinguished seniors represent 15 different schools, from Metro Denver, Vail, Niwot, Rock Canyon, Fountain Valley and Atlanta. They met for the first time Sunday during the Announcement Reception at Columbine Country Club.

“It was a honor and a privilege to bring together these outstanding honorees and their amazing parents,” says Julie Bearup, chair of the

The Emerald City. “It was a perfect evening to begin this year of celebration.”

The 65 honorees are accomplished in academics, sports, music, theater, leadership and philanthropy.

Many students are National Honor Society members. Some are entrepreneurs, with their own investment clubs and businesses. Others are nationally- and internationally recognized as ballet dancers, equestrians, tennis players and more. They are skilled in speech and debate and participate in mock trials.

There are singers, musicians and a member of high school marching band. All the honorees participate in

philanthropic activities both here and abroad.

Each debutante received a red rose tied with a green ribbon, in keeping with the The Emerald City theme.

All honorees received Wizard of Oz cookies and a 50th anniversary edition of The Wizard of Oz book.

Honorees will enjoy a full schedule of social events throughout the year before their presentation on June 15, 2019 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Dinner and dancing at the Hyatt Denver Convention Center will follow.

All proceeds from Le Bal de Ballet go toward funding the Denver Ballet Guild’s philanthropic activities.

Debutantes Catherine Donovan Abbott East High School Anna Gabrielle Ahern Regis Jesuit High School Paige Catherine Augustine Regis Jesuit High School Kennedy Karen Austin Denver East High School Evelyn Tabet Barton St. Mary’s Academy Annabel June Benes St. Mary’s Academy Clara Jean Buchmann Wheat Ridge High School Phoebe Florence Cannon Colorado Academy Betsy Taylor Cave St. Mary’s Academy Katy Madison Chichester Cherry Creek High School Christine Elizabeth Cole Saint Mary’s Academy Anderson LaCille Dodge Colorado Academy Kristiana Monet Drawe Valor Christian High School Caroline Grace Burke-Dullinger Colorado Academy Campbell Catherine Finch Arapahoe High School Jordan Nicole Fisher Regis Jesuit High School Isabelle Rae Ford Regis Jesuit High School Tessa Meier Gervasini Regis Jesuit High School Alexa Caroline Goldstein Denver East High School Elsbeth Crews Henry Kent Denver School Gretchen Carey Hummel St. Mary’s Academy Ava Katherine Johnson Holy Family High School Kirby Elizabeth Hodges Kimball Colorado Academy Ella Jamison Marks Colorado Academy Molly Faye Miller Kent Denver School Jasmine Henderson Moore Colorado Academy Alana Marie Neylon Regis Jesuit High School Courtney Susan Packer Arapahoe High School

Samantha Rose Packer Arapahoe High School Margaret Elizabeth Rasure Regis Jesuit High School Mia Rose Satriano Holy Family High School Sophia Diane Stone Cherry Creek High School Lucy Kathryn Storey Regis Jesuit High School Brianna Madison Tolkacz Regis Jesuit High School Lauren Elizabeth Turco Regis Jesuit High School Ella Christina van Kempen Kent Denver School Young Men of Distinction Tanner Douglas Amman Mullen High School Collis Paul Chandler IV Colorado Academy Paxton Gentry Decker Grandview High School Alexander Christian Lee Dinegar D’Evelyn High School Evan Alexander Fenley Colorado Academy Nicholas Patrick Carbone Fenton Kent Denver School Michael Carlon Golinvaux Denver East High School Carter James Graves Cherry Creek High School Daulton Shawn Hunter Denver Center for International Studies Dominic Michael Jablonsky Mullen High School Samuel Alan Neve Faith Christian High School Leyton Petr Purchase Kent Denver School Matthew Steven Robinson Colorado Academy Jack Earl Seavall Arapahoe High School Joshua Adam Snyder Cherry Creek High School Adam Walker Stromberg Kent Denver School Ari Diamond-Topelson Kent Denver School John Massimo Vezzani DSST: Byers Walker Nathanael Young East High School

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Kelli feeds her birthday gelding some oat birthday treats

The Mahoganii Ranch owned and operated by Kelli Teuber

Wait! ...this is my good side...

BY BOB AND GERRI SWEENEY

Many Villagers know Vickie Dow, a longtime resident of the area and former design art teacher. She designed a full-page kid’s page in The Villager before retiring from the classroom years ago.

Vickie is well-known for her love of horses and for the 35 plus years that we have known her has always had a horse that she takes wonderful care of. Down through the years Vickie has had several horses and multiple injuries from her equestrian adventures. It is quite often that she greets her many friends with an arm in a sling or worse from barnyard experiences. But no matter the good, or bad experiences, she is dedicated to her love of horses, which brings us to the latest experience. Attending a 21st birthday party for her horse and two other horses at a cozy/picturesque stable in horse country Southeast of Parker.

Gerri and I were invited to attend this event and we met the ranch owner, other stable mates, and witnessed the birthday bash for the three really spoiled and loveable horses who have it made and know it.

THE MAHGOANII RANCH PROPERTY The drive Southeast of Parker is laden with horse barns, pastures and riding arenas. This is a major horse center for equine facilities.

We arrived around noon at the Mahoganii Ranch, owned by Kelli Teuber, the Western Regional sales director for DEX Imaging. She is on her second year of owning this ranch property and having Vickie Dow as one of her esteemed stablemate patrons with her horse “Chance.”

Mahoganii Ranch, L.L.C. was established in 2018, named after Kelli’s 25-year old grand champion Polish Arabian whom has been her “True Champion” in life and dearest companion for over 20 years.

Kelli relates that the spelling of the ranch is correct in Arabian lingo. The present day five-acre Mahogianii Ranch was constructed in 1985 on a hill in the high-prairie plateau in the Bayou Hills subdivision just 10 mines SE of Parker.

The ranch house is surrounded

with botanical gardens and the three-stall horse barn that is home for the three senior geldings. The barn interior has pine tongue and groove, with large stalls and outside horse runs; The entire property is fenced in white with three cross pastures.

Kellie relates that it is her desire to ultimately have “Pony Parties” for children. Also, small venue weddings and even some corporate events to show off the beauty of the unique ranch. Kelli says, “I feel blessed to own Mahoganii Ranch and want to share its beauty with spectators that would like to let go from the hustle and bustle of our complicated world and enjoy three funny, beautiful, fat, and happy horses surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, rolling green pastures, and, oh yeah, some very kind busy honey bee’s.”

THE SECOND STABLEMATE The second stablemate is Jan Darby, a Highland Ranch retired hospice nurse who comes from a longline of horse linage. Growing up in Trinidad, her father was a veterinarian. Her father owned and raced horses and her mother broke horses. Her horse “Dakota” is now 24 years old and a highly trained gelding who loves Jan and her family. Dakota has taught many little girls how to ride and Jan states, “Wearing hats and pants is play time for him. He is an entertainer and loves attention.”

Jan met Vicki at a former horse facility called “Singu” in Sedalia where she first met Kelli and Vickie. That stable was sold, and the trio all moved their horses to the Mahoganii Ranch, purchased by Kelli ,where these three horses are spoiled out of their withers. Jan relates, “A perfect place for three senior horses with a great view.

Lucky boys these horses are…”

THE THIRD STABLEMATE Vickie relates, “Many girls were born in love with horses.

Each horse I’ve had the blessing of owning or connecting with have touched my heart in a special way and I loved them all dearly.”

She continues, “Chance is special because he is a real people horse and a caretaker of hors-

Jan Darby, Highland’s Ranch retired hospice nurse with her birthday boy “Dakota.”

es and people who need protection. For an example, at a large barn I used to board at he would protect a young colt that shared the pasture with about 35 other mature horses. He would circle that colt and make it clear no one could pick on that youngster, and when I fell, due to a quick spin, he kept circling me as if to protect me.” Vickie concludes, “He’s a fun horse with lots of personality, more like a pet. He begs for horse cookies and can really work the crowd.”

We enjoyed the birthday party with a buffet lunch in the stable lounge area and witnessed the ladies feeding treats to the three horses who poised and loved the attention and especially the birthday cake made out of oats and carrots, only for horses. I wasn’t offered any.

The ranch wrangler Ronnie participated in the party and does the chores around the ranch while Kelli travels

Vickie Dow with her birthday horse “Chance.”

The stablemates: Vickie, Jan, Kelli and wrangler Ronnie.

the county as a DEX Western Regional Sales Director. The boots come out on weekends and holidays and her dream is to enjoy the ranch, her friends,

and the aroma of hay, horses, and leather tack.

These are very lucky horses and happy birthday to Mahgoanii, Dakota and Chance.

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November 21, 2019 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 27

Denver Academy grand opening Campos EPC Smart Lab

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enver Academy (DA), hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of its Campos EPC Smart Lab in the Elementary/6th Grade Building for students, faculty/staff, friends and family of the school on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. The event was by invitation only and celebrated

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the installation of the new lab which took place in the summer of 2019. The Campos EPC Smart Lab has been in use by DA students in Grades 5 and 6 since the 2019-20 school year kicked off in August.

At the ceremony remarks were given on the project and its importance by Denver Academy Headmaster Mark Twarogowski, as well as by Denver Academy Dean

of Elementary School Jennifer Perry and Campos EPC Founder/Denver Academy parent Marco Campos.

Following the ceremony, DA students provided demonstrations of projects they have completed to date this school year using the Campos EPC Smart Lab. Teachers were also available to answer questions.

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DA reopened the school’s newly renovated Elementary/6th grade building, serving students in grades 1-6, in February 2019. The building was renovated in the summer and fall of 2018 as part of Phase One of DA’s twophased Building on Excellence 50th Anniversary construction project and capital

campaign currently underway. The building now provides right-sized classrooms, flexible learning spaces and state-of-the-art technology to help DA Faculty teach students in the way each student learns best, which is Denver Academy’s specialty.

Find out more about the Elementary/6th Grade Building renovation and additional projects of DA’s Building on Excellence campaign.

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ABOVE: Campos EPC Founder/DA SMART Lab Donor and DA Parent Marco Campos cuts the ribbon to the Lab with his children, including DA student, Alexander Campos.

LEFT: Campos EPC Founder/DA SMART Lab Donor and DA Parent Marco Campos works with a DA student in the Lab at the Grand Opening Celebration.

BELOW, RIGHT: Denver Academy students show sample projects they’ve completed this quarter in DA’s new Campos EPC Smart Lab at the Grand Opening Celebration.

Photos by Sadie Peterson

BELOW, LEFT: DA 6th Grade Student Lucy S. with her completed SMART Lab project.

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December 13. This performance will feature Silvestri’s The Polar Express, Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, Shugar’s Hanukah Overture and Brubaker’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 7:30 pm.

Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village.

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November 22. Soup tastings plus Fall specials. $10 suggested donation to benefit the community turkey drive. 5:00 – 8:00 pm. 3501 S. Broadway #2. For information call 303789-4473 Fall Frenzy & Holiday Fair

November 23. Upscale holiday fair with handpicked vendors.

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November 21 – 23. More than 50 artisans will be selling specialty foods, natural bath & body products, clothing, seasonal items and jewelry.

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November 22 – 23. This traditional tour is open to the public and will take guests through five architecturally unique homes in the University Park neighborhood beautifully decorated for the holidays by the area’s finest florists and

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with Flynn BEC, LP for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Altura Plaza Roof Overlay. The work generally consisted of Roofing services to include Prep of old roof, overlay with new membrane and top coat seal. Final Settlement will be made on December 3, 2019.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by Flynn BEC, LP or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Flynn BEC, LP or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by Flynn BEC, LP or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including December 2, 2019.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from Flynn BEC, LP. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9365 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction.

The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom. com. Both auctions are open to the public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9387 ____________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355 Case Number: 16 JV 924 NOTICE TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF CODY KE’SHAUN RED, JR.., Child,

Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and BETTY HOOKS, PETITIONER, and Concerning: STEPHEN D. HARRIS AND CODY D. RED, RESPONDENTS, and KENDRA HOOKS AND JOHN DOE, INTERESTED PARTIES. Kathleen Noone Attorney Reg. #44334 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: (303) 752-8900 Fax: (303) 752-8901 NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: JOHN DOE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed to establish paternity for the above-named children. You are an interested party. You are further notified that the Petition is set for hearing at 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 in Division 406 on FEBRUARY 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (MST). You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order.

Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9388 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, In the Interest of: ALINA TRUJILLO Child, And concerning: DALIHA MASCARENAS and GAGE TRUJILLO Respondents.

Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: 303.636.1895 Case No: 19JV751 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding, DALIHA MASCARENAS and GAGE TRUJILLO is set for December 4, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: November 15, 2019 Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9389 ____________________________ District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 303-649-6355 Plaintiff: Fitz Gateway Hotel, LLC v.

Defendants: Fitzsimons Promenade, LLC; Bush Development, Inc.; Cedar Crest Condominium Owners Association, Inc.; all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject real property Attorneys for Plaintiff: Michael G. Milstein, Reg. No. 23833 Melanie MacWilliams-Brooks, Reg. No. 45322 Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP 360 S. Garfield Street, 6th Floor Denver, Colorado 80209

Phone: (303)333-9810 Email: michael@fostergraham. com; mbrooks@fostergraham.com Case No.: 2019CV031301 Division: 202 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO “ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY” You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Second Amended Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.

A copy of the Second Amended Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Second Amended Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the Second Amended Complaint without further notice.

This is an action to quiet title to certain real property, described by legal description and schedule number as follows: THAT PART OF LOT 3 BLK 1 FITZSIMONS PROMENADE SUB 1ST FLG DESC AS BEG 141.88 FT W OF THE SE COR OF SD LOT TH N 72.2 FT TH W 47.8 FT TH S 77.4 FT TH E 47.8 FT TH N 5.2 FT TO BEG FITZSIMONS PROMENADE SUB 1ST FLG together with any and all appurtenances and improvements as described in schedule #1973-012-28-006 situated in the County of Arapahoe and State of Colorado.

Dated: November 15, 2019 FOSTER GRAHAM MILSTEIN & CALISHER, LLP /s/ Melanie MacWilliams-Brooks Melanie MacWilliams-Brooks Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in The Villager First Publication: November 21, 2019 Last Publication: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9390 ____________________________

FOXFIELD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield shall hold a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget. The public hearing shall be held before the Board of Trustees on December 12, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter.

The public hearing shall be held at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station No. 42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado 80016.

The Proposed Budget is available for inspection on the Town of Foxfield website at www.colorado.gov/ townoffoxfield.

Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communication regarding the budget may be submitted to the Town Clerk, P.O. Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046, or via e-mail to Clerk@TownofFoxfield.com, no later than December 12, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. Further information is available by calling (303) 680-1544. All interested persons may attend.

Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9391 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the

Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:30 PM, December 4, 2019 for the Bridgwater Pond Improvements.

The specifications for the Bridgwater Pond Improvements and complete contract documents are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage. com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

There will be an optional pre-bid meeting at November 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at the Fleet Facility Lunch Room.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided.

Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at December 4, 2019, 3:31 PM at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by theCity.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Wanda De Vargas at (303) 708-6140. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: November 14, 2019 Last Publication: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9371 ___________________________ For Sale The City of Greenwood Village Fleet Division One (1) 1995 Jeep Cherokee Odometer Reading: 83,740 miles (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 9765) One (1) 1997 GMC Sierra 4WD Truck Odometer Reading: 83,791 miles (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 0245) One (1) 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Odometer Reading: (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 1033) One (1) 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Odometer Reading: 91,827 miles (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 8110) One (1) 2013 Ford Interceptor Sedan Odometer Reading: 79,642 miles (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 4757)

One (1) 1998 Case 570 Tractor Odometer Reading: 5,318 hours (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 0099) One (1) 1999 Chevy 3500 HD w/ dump bed Odometer Reading: 51,204 miles (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 9006) One (1) 2008 Elgin Pelican P Street Sweeper Odometer Reading: 4,589 hours (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 0336D) One (1) 2007 16 ft Butler Trailer (Please refer to the last 4-digits of the VIN number: 6752) Items will be auctioned on December 4th, 2019 through Roller Auctioneers at 7500 York Street, Denver, CO 80229. Please direct auction queries to 303-289-1600, or view online at: www.rollerauction.com. If you have any equipment questions, please contact Henry Sliwinski, Fleet Services Manager, at 303-708-6126 or at hsliwinski@greenwoodvillage. com. *Please note: All of the above vehicles/equipment are sold as is.

Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9392 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS SECTION 00020 INVITATION TO BID Prosper Regional Water & Sanitation Service Metropolitan District (hereinafter called the “Owner”) will receive sealed Bids for the Prosper Wastewater Treatment Plant (the “Project”) electronically via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. com and in hardcopy at the office of Dewberry Engineers, 990 South Broadway, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80120 until 3:00 PM, December 5, 2019. At such time, Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Work to be performed includes the construction of the Prosper Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The proposed facilities include an influent lift station, cast-in-place concrete process basins, 5,100 SF process building to house headworks and secondary process equipment including fine screening, grit separation, pumps, blowers, UV disinfection, and Owner furnished MBR process equipment. Associated site civil and storm water facilities will also be constructed.

Complete sets of Contract Documents are available for purchase online at www.QuestCDN.com, Project Number 6573523.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Colorado Air and Space Port located at 5200 Front Range Parkway, Watkins, CO 80137, at 10:00 AM on November 15, 2019. A site visit will follow the pre-bid conference.

Bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the name of the Bidder. A Bid Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total Bid amount will be required.

The Bid Bond will be retained by Owner as liquidated damages should the Successful Bidder fail to enter into a Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid. Bidders must supply a list of Subcontractors providing 20% or more in labor and/or materials to the Project.

Attention is called to the fact that Bidders offer to assume the obligations and liabilities imposed by the Contract Documents. The Successful Bidder for the Project will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract Price, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised that the Owner reserves the right to not

award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all nonconforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is in the opinion of the Owner in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period

by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Direct all questions in writing to Christine Jacob with Dewberry Engineers Inc., by email at cjacob@dewberry.com. Questions on Contract Documents will be accepted through November 29, 2019. Questions received after this date will not be answered.

Published in The Villager First Publication: November 7, 2019 Last Publication: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9353 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2020 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENTS OF 2019 BUDGETS PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER WATER & SANITACTION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of the Prosper Coordinating Metropolitan District, Prosper Regional Water & Sanitation Service Metropolitan District, Prosper Water & Sanitation Financing Metropolitan District, Prosper Metropolitan District No. 1, Prosper Metropolitan District No. 2, Prosper Metropolitan District No. 3 and Prosper Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2020. The necessity may also arise for the amendments of the 2019 budgets of the Districts.

Copies of the proposed 2020 budgets and 2019 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same are available for public inspection.

Such proposed 2020 budgets and 2019 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on November 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2020 budgets or the 2019 amended budgets, inspect the 2020 budgets and the 2019 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PROSPER WATER & SANITATION FINANCING ME TROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 AND PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 /s/ Denise Denslow Denise Denslow, District Manager Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9393 ____________________________ CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE CONCERNING 2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET

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Have you ever heard of “art conservators”?

Art conservators are the professionals tasked with the care and restoration of tangible objects of historic or artistic value affected by negligence, damage, or the inevitable decay of aging.

They are “doctors” that heal objects ranging from jewels to large sculptures or huge murals, and anything imaginable in between.

Art conservation is a generic term that encompasses many areas: artifact conservation includes anything 3-dimensional -- from decorative arts, ethnographic items, natural science speciments, sculptures, and more; paper conservation addresses the needs of anything made of

paper, photographs, archival materials, books, etc.; painting conservators treat painted images mostly on canvas, wood, glass, or plaster; textile conservators specialize on things made of fiber --costumes, carpets, tapestry, lace, upholstery, or flags. Each specialty demands in-depth knowledge of specific materials and techniques seen in the built world.

The cascade of technological innovations of the 20th century spurred the refinement of art conservation approaches. Age-old practices in which items are restored to their original appearance —typically learned through lengthy apprenticeships— have evolved

Get Into the Holiday Spirit with

Christy Wessler’s 12th Annual Holiday Sing-Along Concert 7 p.m., Saturday, December 13th at Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Avenue, Denver. Tickets available online at www.swallowhillmusic.org, by calling 303-777-1003, or at the

$14/adult, $10/children in advance or $16 and $12 the day of show.

—Continued from previous page— NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the CitySet Metropolitan District No. 2 (“District”) 2019 Budget and that a proposed 2020 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Districts; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2019 Budget and 2020 Budget have been filed at the Districts’ offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2019 Budget and Adopting the 2020 Budget will be considered at a public hearing of the Board of Directors of the Districts to be held at the offices of Stonebridge Companies, 4949 Niagara St., #300, Denver, Colorado on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. Any elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to amend the 2019 Budget and adopt the 2020 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 By /s/ David Solin Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9394 ____________________________ NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET AND 2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2020 has been submitted to the Goldsmith Metropolitan District and Goldsmith Metropolitan District Block K Subdistrict (collectively, the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 400, Greenwood Village, CO, at 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 2019.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2019 budget of the District may also be con-

sidered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District.

A copy of the proposed 2020 budget and the amended 2019 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2020 budget and the amended 2019 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT BLOCK K SUBDISTRICT By: /s/ Matthew R. Dalton, District Counsel Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9395 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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.

into sophisticated academic programs to learn methods of scientific examination, documentation, restoration, and preventative conservation specific to each specialty. Nowadays, knowledge of chemistry, art history, and studio art, as well as superior hand skills, are the starting point for aspiring conservators before their formal training begins.

Not suprisingly, the learning process never stops!

Ms. Catalina V. Kennedy undertook extensive training in Poland and in Buffalo, NY to specialize in the conservation of paintings. She is today a Professional Associate member of the American Institute for Conservation. After almost two decades working for museums, regional centers, and historic sites the world over, Ms. Kennedy now offers her services to the Metro Denver community from her private studio, ArtisAegis, LLC in Littleton, CO.

Catalina V. Kennedy retouches a badly damaged equestrial portrait of George Washington by Arthur J. Miller.

GV quietly adopts landscaping requirements but not in rural areas

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Until now, the subject of landscaping maintenance requirements on residential lots in Greenwood Village was addressed, but not consistently, in two different places of the city’s municipal code.

After residents complained

Waco Street, Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 26, 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: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9396 ____________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2020 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENTS OF 2019 BUDGETS PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER WATER & SANITACTION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Boards of Directors of the Prosper Coordinating Metropolitan District, Prosper Regional Water & Sanitation Service Metropolitan District, Prosper Water & Sanitation Financing Metropolitan District, Prosper Metropolitan District No. 1, Prosper Metropolitan District No. 2, Prosper Metropolitan District No. 3 and Prosper Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2020. The necessity may also arise for the amendments of the 2019 budgets of the Districts.

Copies of the proposed 2020 budgets and 2019 amended budgets (if

about two houses in GV where landscaping was not installed or maintained properly, the city council decided to create a new law to address neighbors’ concerns. A new city ordinance, passed unanimously on November 4, states that “front, side, and rear yard landscaping shall be installed within six months of completion of exterior elements, in-

cluding roofing, siding…” but it specifically excludes from that requirement “properties in the R-2.5, R-2.0, and R-1.5 areas of the city.” No one on the city council mentioned the exemption prior to the vote.

In a staff report to the mayor and city council on October 24 from Tonya Haas Davidson,

appropriate) are on file in the office of the Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same are available for public inspection.

Such proposed 2020 budgets and 2019 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on November 25, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203. Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2020 budgets or the 2019 amended budgets, inspect the 2020 budgets and the 2019 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

26, 2019 at 1888 Sherman Street, Suite 200, Denver, Colorado. The Board may take action on the proposed 2020 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2019 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings. Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2020 Budget and Amended 2019 Budget.

PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PROSPER WATER & SANITATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 AND PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9398 ____________________________ PINEY CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ Denise Denslow Denise Denslow, District Manager Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9397 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2019 BUDGET OAK PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Oak Park Metropolitan District (“District”) for fiscal year 2020. A copy of the proposed 2020 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado. The District Board will consider the proposed 2020 Budget, and an Amended 2019 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November

OAK PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/Bruce Wilhelm President of the District Board

NOTICE CONCERNING 2019 BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Piney Creek Village Metropolitan District (“District”) 2019 Budget and that a proposed 2020 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2019 Budget and 2020 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions Amending the 2019 Budget and Adopting the 2020 Budget will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the offices of Daniel Kumsok-Oh, 8101 East Belleview, Suite F, Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 9:00 A.M. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2019 Budget and Adopt the 2020 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.

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By /s/David Solin Secretary Published in The Villager Published: November 21, 2019 Legal # 9399 ____________________________ CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, owner and operator of Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, is seeking to contract with a qualified Special Inspections firm to provide Special Inspections and Testing Services during construction of a new, two-story Aviation Community and Administrative Facility.

A complete Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained by contacting Gina Conley at 303-218-2929 or gconley@centennialairport.com.

The firm must supply all information required by the RFP. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all portions of the various proposal items and make the award deemed in the best interest of the Airport Authority. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days from the opening thereof.

Proposals must be submitted to Gina Conley, Senior Planner, Centennial Airport, 7800 S. Peoria St. Box G1, Englewood, CO 80112 no later than 10:00 a.m. MST, December 05, 2019. DBE firms are encouraged to apply.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Published in The Villager First Publication: November 21, 2019 Last Publication: November 28, 2019 Legal # 9400 ____________________________

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city attorney and Derek Holcomb, AICP, community development director, on the new law, it says, regarding the exclusion of the larger lots, “What this means is that in the rural areas, one needn’t complete any landscaping if one doesn’t wish to.”

The Villager asked Tom Dougherty, GV district 4 city council member who introduced the ordinance on November 4, why the larger properties were singled out for exclusion from the prescribed requirements for landscaping that apply to all other residential properties in the city.

He said, “While I personally believe that the situation the ordinance is designed to address could arise in any residential area of the city and, therefore, should apply citywide, some councilmembers felt strongly that this was not a concern in the rural areas of the city.” Dougherty continued, “It is the practice of council to endeavor to reach

consensus on issues whenever possible. In the interest of securing some protections for residents faced with such situations (no landscaping on a neighboring property for an unreasonably long time), and given the concerns of some councilmembers, the council decided to limit application of the new ordinance to properties zoned smaller than R-1.5 so as to essentially exclude the rural areas of the City.”

When the subject was discussed in a city council study session on Oct. 7, Dave Bullock, who represents district one, which includes rural GV, said, “I had requested that the rural district be exempted from this….This is strictly a standard residential neighborhood type of deal.” He asked Dougherty, “Why are you trying to impose your standards on our neighborhoods?” The other district one representative, Jerry Presley, did not say anything about the subject at the study session.

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2020 BMW X3 M Competition is “snarling” fast

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLMUNIST

I received the “Ultimate Driving Machine” last week in the form of the 2020 BMW X3 M Competition all-wheel drive SUV. The factory isn’t kidding with that title, this is a 503 twin-turbo beast that will do 0 to 60 in 4.0 seconds. Powered by a six-cylinder 3.0 engine and an 8- speed transmission it is always in sports mode or even ultra-sports mode. The factory states a 161 mile an hour top speed, but a governor control tops out at that level, otherwise it feels like 200 mph could be achievable or beyond.

Adding to the joy of driving this ultimate machine described by the factory as having the most powerful engine ever built

by BMW it has a muffler “snarl” that is awesome. (The state patrol can hear this car coming for miles.)

The BMW has a standard 3X SUV, but this is the top of the line M competitive series with all the bells and whistles and the performance to match that of muscle cars in today’s market.

The starting price for the X3 M model is $76,900. Add more

special features and the test model price goes to $82,695.

The X3 M seats five passengers in elegant leather with 29 cubic ft. of cargo space enough for some skis and snow boards.

This SUV will roar up the road to Vail in a flash, but gas up before you go, mileage for the 503 horses is an average of 14 city and 19 on the freeways.

The 2020 BMW has a final assembly in Spartanburg, GA with a German engine and transmission. The frame has multi-chassis braces, stiffer springs, and vented disk brakes.

The X3 goes fast and brakes fast earning a five-star perfect safety rating.

Supporting the vehicle are Michelin pilot sport tires on 21-inch wheels. The vehicle has been described as a “Hot Rod” SUV. Outside of the twin chrome mufflers this Beamer looks like a standard BMW allwheel SUV with that trademark BMW grille and sloping hood.

This is a special vehicle for an experienced driver who can handle extreme performance and major horsepower.

You’ll feel the power in the first 100 yards!

Jo Coker, Tom Coker, Karen Farnham, Jan Weber, Vickie Pervich and Carrol Howard participated in the ceremony.

Veteran’s honored at Heritage Eagle Bend the packed ballroom program was West Point graduate and Vietnam Army veteran Tom Coker. Honored guest was Francoise Bergan, recently re-elected to her second term representing District 6 on the Aurora City Council.

Paula Gilbert directed the Heritage Voice choir in singing, “This is My Country” an Armed Service medley, and “God Bless America.”

Highlight of the evening was the recognition of World War ll veteran Louis (Lou) Zoghby who survived the Battle of the Bulge that lasted 40 days.

Zoghby served in the 17th Airborne Division as a “Gliderman,”a singularly unenviable job. They entered combat on Christmas Eve 1944 at the Battle of Ardennes-Alsace, now known as the

Battle of the Bulge. The weather was bitter, the fighting fierce, and some of the One of the largest concenbattalions lost nearly half of tration of military veterans their men but they prevailed live at Heritage Eagle Bend against the Nazi forces. Lou in Arapahoe County with an was awarded a Bronze Star estimated 400 residents with for Valor in recapturing the military service living in the town of Flamierge as the Alresidential community 0f lied Forces pushed forward.

1442 homes.

Later in March Lou particThe HEB board is chaired ipated in the last and largest by a retired Marine officer airborne operation in WWll. Steve Hungerford, along It was named “Operation with a large majority of reVarsity,” with over 16,000 tired Army, Navy, and Air airborne and gliderborne Force, followed by Marines, solders participating. They National Guard, and Coast captured key bridges crossGuard members. ing the Rhine River into Every year on Veteran’s Germany.

Day the HEB provides a After the war ended Lou complimentary dinner for the was transferred to the 82nd veterans along with musical Airborne Division that was presentations by the Heritage part of the occupation force Voices choir. in Berlin. He and his fellow Master of Ceremonies for “All Americans” were the last 9000 solders to come home on the Queen Mary.

He was a part of the Victory Day parade in New York City and was discharged from active duty on 17 January 1946, having served from 10 March 1943.

In addition to the Bronze Star he was awarded Glider Wings, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the French Legion Honor. He has been married to his wife Patricia for 67 years.

At the HEB program he was presented a “Quilt of Valor” by Janice Weber from the Arapahoe County branch of the QOV Foundation that provides elegant quilts, saying to military veterans, “Thank you for Aurora City Council member Francoise Bergan with “Quilt of Valor” your service, sacripresented to World War ll veteran Louis Zoghby. fice, and valor.”

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Veterans Day Parade

BY STEFAN KRUSZE

This past week’s Veteran’s Day commemorations and remembrances marked the 81st anniversary of the November 9th event, Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, also referred to as the November Pogrom(s), an Anti Semitic flash point to the prelude of the fires of World War II. This weekend’s November 9th date also marked the 30th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, to some the it meant the actual and final conclusion of World War II, and to many others the fall of Communism and the oppressive Soviet Empire’s Cold War. This years’ Denver Veteran’s Day Parade witnessed multitudes of people that came out to honor and pay tribute to Veterans, Active Duty and future Military members on what was more like a summer day than that of the autumn season. Veterans from all conflicts, from the few remaining of World War II to Korean and Vietnam Veterans to those of more recent conflicts from the Persian Gulf, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and other forgotten and seldom mentioned ones, were marching or supporting each other in hopes that those whom did not see war or conflict would remember those that chose or were chosen to serve, along with the reasons of why they did.

ABOVE: Leading off the Veteran’s Day Parade Honor and Color Guard Motorcycle Veterans were displaying the Colors of all the military branches and veterans organizations.

LEFT, CENTER: Revolutionary War Fife Players.

LEFT: A 1929 Hupmobile driven by David Tourtelot, along with Mark Bradley.

BELOW: World War II Lloyd Wade 11th Army Division driven

by Colonel Ken Chavez US Army Ret., driving a vintage Army Willys Jeep.

Brothers in Arms, VFW Post-1 Member Will Webb US Navy with WFW Post 87 Member Carlos Preralta US Army and World War II Veteran, VFW Post-1 Member Glen Stenson US Navy with VFW Post-1 Member Tom Yagley US Army.

Vietnam Veteran Bob Lopez US Army was giving out Red, White and Blue lapel ribbons to everyone he met.

Brothers in arms Gulf War Veteran Mani Martinez US Army with 35 year US Navy Veteran Ed Herring of The American Legion Highlands Ranch Chapter.

Paying tribute to the memory of Gayle Novak by honoring Veterans as Gayle always did, Ms. Colorado Senior America Lori Adams.

Photos by Stefan Krusze

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