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CHV City Manager Jim Thorsen stood under the candy cane display at the entrance to the Village Center.
RIGHT: Kelly and Ralph Pickett brought daughter Becca, 10, who attends CHV Elementary School, and son Braden, 11,a student at West Middle School, to enjoy the festivities.
Mayor Russell Stewart was on hand to light the tree and offer everyone warm greetings of the season.
Ethics charge against Clerk and Recorder rejected but travel methods questioned
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he Ethics Committee of the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners met on Dec. 13 to review two complaints against Joan Lopez, the elected county clerk and recorder, involving expenditures made to attend two conferences earlier this year. One was a meeting of the International Association of Government Officials in Houston in July. The other was an August meeting of the National Association of Election
Officials in Orlando. Candy Figa, ethics committee chair, announced at the beginning of the meeting that the process was informal. Witnesses could not be compelled to attend, nor were they sworn in before answering committee members’ questions. When Figa read, from the county’s ethics code adopted in 2016, that the standard for finding a violation was “proof beyond a reasonable doubt,” some onlookers appeared puzzled. Figa soon revealed that Lopez had sent a letter to the deputy county attorney at 10:22
p.m. the night before stating that she was submitting a written statement “in lieu of a personal appearance” at the hearing. In her letter she said, “At no point did Arapahoe County incur any expenses because my family accompanied me to Orlando.” She went on, “I believe this to be political attack. I believe this has been a frivolous waste of taxpayer dollars and a giant waste of time for my office.” Alleged misspending involving the Orlando conference, where Continued on page 6
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Let’s be Americans first, and political hacks second
“To err is human and to forgive is divine,” so goes the eternal message of life. Something for all of us to keep in mind with the turmoil ongoing in Washington D.C. I would argue that we need to take a deep breath and be more forgiving of our leaders regardless of their political affiliations. We need to recognize progress and achievement over political likes and dislikes. Regardless of whether we like the person or not, do they accomplish the task for the general public good. We have elections where voters get to decide on performance. Usually the wisdom of voters is on target with a few misses, but overall it is somewhat amazing how voters figure out what is best for them and the country. Political partisanship is both good and bad. If we didn’t have political parties how would we select candidates for of-
My head is spinning this Sunday morning as I begin this tale of activities from the past week’s activities. The sole purpose of this column is to take you readers with me to the activities as my partner. I realize that as a newspaper journalist and publisher of this newspaper that many doors open for me and it is my goal to share some of these experiences with others. I’m so thankful that my health and energy level enables me to keep a fast pace down life’s trail. *** Let’s start this week with a meeting with members of the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute board at the Hilton Garden Inn near DEN Saturday morning. The breakfast session was chaired by past International Lions Director John Harper of Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is the group led
fice? Both parties have tough competitive primary elections to choose candidates. We see this in the current Democratic presidential election and the past GOP 2016 election. Many powerful people in both parties are seeking to lead our county, state, and nation. Political parties do work and without them we would have widespread apathy, chaotic ideologies, and counterbalance of political positions. It appears that the nation seems to be drifting more to a parliamentary system of political party participants with the rise of the progress-socialists in local and national elections. We see this in British elections and Israel where leaders must get a majority from multiple parties to attain leadership. Many voters have registered as “independents” but that is really not a political preference, the real title is “unaffiliated.”
by Dr. Bronwyn Bateman who started and founded the Rocky Mountain Lion Eye Institute at Fitzsimmons with the University of Colorado. The first building constructed on the newly developed site in the 1990s is now with the moniker of the UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Eye Center at the CU Anschutz Medial Campus and neighbors with Children’s Hospital. The REMLI board is looking at new directions with the extraordinary growth of the facility led by director Dr. Naresh Mandava. The CU Eye Center now hosts over 50 eye specialists who can perform any, and all eye surgeries, cataract, and glaucoma testing and treatments. Helen Keller in 1925 called the Lions her “Knights of the Blind.” Since that time Lions have worked with the sight and hearing impaired and most re-
That means that one is not a participant in either political party. What if everyone chose to just opt out of selecting present and future leadership? That’s where we get the political bosses selecting who they want, rather than who the public might desire based upon performance and exhibited experience in civic and professional careers. Serving on school boards, city councils and county offices is the best possible leadership training to run for higher office. Would you like to fly in a plane with a pilot who has never flown an airplane? We are living and voting in a strange time with a very diverse and divided political hostile environment. It is not likely to end soon and will only become worse as we endure the upcoming 2020 election. Barring his big mouth President Trump appears to be heading towards re-election. The rise of the leftwing socialist candidates are almost handing
cently have taken on diabetes as a major pillar of the organization because of the impact of this disease on vision. The Denver Lions Club was the leading organization for the founding of the Sue Anschutz CU Eye Center led by Dr. Bronwyn Bateman who has achieved International acclaim for her leadership in ophthalmology. *** I attended another early Wednesday morning meeting of the Common Sense Policy Roundtable at the AMG National Trust Bank. I parked near Randy Pye, founding mayor of Centennial, a longtime friend going back two decades. Randy is active in another great service organization, Rotary International that does great projects around the world. Randy is active in the Centennial Rotary Club and we discussed some future news stories in The Villager. Be it Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimists, we welcome your news stories and
OP-ED: Unconstitutional impeachment BY WILLIAM M. BANTA ATTORNEY AT LAW
The Constitution provides standards for impeachment. Constitutional standards are strict and nowhere does the Constitution provide carte blanche. The President, Vice President, and other civil Officers of the United States may only be removed from office upon “Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” In other words, there must have been a serious crime for there to be impeachment. Crimes that qualify as
impeachable offenses are catalogued by Sir William Blackstone, whose Commentaries were the preeminent legal authority for English and American lawyers at the time our Constitution was proposed, debated, and ratified. The American lawyers responsible for the Constitution included James Madison, John Jay, John Marshall, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton. As noted, high Crimes and Misdemeanors were not trivial, nor were they merely political. High Crimes and Misdemeanors discussed in Blackstone’s Commentaries were variously punished by
banishment, death, deportation, fines, imprisonment, perpetual infamy, or having both ears nailed to the pillory. While banishment, perpetual infamy, and pillories are out, the constitutional requirement of a serious crime (for example, a felony) remains. On December 10, 2019, American newspapers published “articles of impeachment” against President Trump. Article I charges the President with abuse of his office and article II charges him with obstruction of Congress. As we know, and as Judge Blackstone wrote, a crime is an act committed in violation
the president a victory similar to the Tory landslide in England against the socialist platforms. The largest British conservative gain in recent history and sending a.message to U.S. voters. It is quite possible that we could have an increase in third, and fourth party involvement in future years. We can remember the influence of the “Tea Party” major local influence. The bottom line is to be involved and to register as a political participant and take a role in electing good people to office regardless of their political affiliation. Winning elections by both parties is finding outstanding leaders. We all benefit when good candidates are elected regardless of political affiliation. New Aurora Mayor, Mike Coffman, is a good example of electing an experienced leader to a tough job. Let’s be Americans first and political hacks second.
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of a public law. Because there is no law against abuse of the office of the President nor a law against obstruction of Congress, there is no Crime stated. Therefore, no impeachable offense has been charged under the Constitution. The Constitution is definite – what is not stated is not allowed. So, if any member of the House of Representatives votes to impeach the President, Vice President or any other civil Officer of the United States for a reason other than Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors, the Congressman is out on a limb. Such action is unauthorized under the Constitution.
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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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Cherry Creek High students urge GV council to act on climate change BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
One hundred teens, nearly all Cherry Creek High School (CCHS) students, came to the Greenwood Village City Council meeting on Dec. 2 to emphasize to their elected officials the importance of taking a stand by
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future, and individual opportunity. The morning program featured speakers reporting on economic trends compiled by the Colorado Joint Budget Committee from all state funds. See the full story by Freda in this Villager edition. *** It was a walk down memory lane Wednesday noon attending a holiday noon reception in honor and remembrance of Senator Bill Armstrong. The party was hosted by his wife Ellen’s and son Wil Armstrong and wife Kristy at their Three Tree corporate offices in the DTC. It was a real pleasure to see many of Bill and Nancy’s friends and colleagues from past decades. Armstrong ended his life career as president of Colorado Christian University, leading the school to national prominence as president from 2006 to 2016. The leaves don’t fall far from the tree and his son Wil is a chip off the block of his famous father. Bill was elected to political office eight
acting on climate change. Riley Weeks, president of the CCHS Ecological Action Club (EAC), said she was there to speak for her club members “and for the members of my generation who do not have a voice.” She asked that the City of Greenwood Village sign the “We Are Still In” declaration, which she described as “a
pledge to continue to support climate action to meet the tenets of the Paris Agreement.” A major goal of the declaration is to take actions to limit the global temperature increase to less than two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit). The role of GV that the EAC envisions is “a pledge to reduce carbon emissions within our
own city.” Compliance with the pledge, explained Weeks, requires GV to “collect energy data use from transportation, electricity, cooling, and heating sectors. That data must be quantified and then reduction targets must be set.” According to Weeks, “by following this process, carbon emissions within GV will decrease.”
She talked about a 2015 report, the “Colorado Climate Change Vulnerability Study,” by scientists from University of Colorado-Boulder and Colorado State University, with assistance from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, commissioned by the State of Colorado Energy
times, spanning the years 1962 to 1990. Armstrong had five key principals: Serve people, aim high, spread joy, bet on America, and exalt God. Still a great message for this holiday season. *** Attended a Legacy stock club Christmas party Wednesday evening at the Larry and Jeanie Pisciotta residence in the Preserve. Larry was the indomitable CEO of Brake’s Plus over four decades, assisted by his sons. He started with store number one at Dayton and Arapahoe and grew the corporation to over 75 retail stores across the western United States. He was a great supporter of many non-profits, especially Aurora Junior College. They sold portions of the company recently but are still active in business ventures. Just a great local family who have created jobs and opportunity for so many people down through the years. The holiday lights in The Preserve are outstanding. One of the Koelbel
family’s greatest all-time residential masterpieces. *** Gerri, and I attended our district Christmas party in Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, where we now reside among residents who have managed to survive for at least a half-century. There are 1442 homes and at least 400 retired military veterans in this community. Some residents still work, like us, many play golf almost every day, weather permitting, quite a few residents leave for the winter months. We have the best neighbors we’ve ever had including airline pilots and largely retired professional people of all ages and backgrounds. We have a fabulous remodeled clubhouse where we enjoyed a holiday party Friday night with our neighbors. Neighbor Kathleen has the most outstanding area Christmas lights! *** I visited couple of businesses. Almost next door to Zane’s Bistro Italian restaurant is the new D & L Spa, the address is 8101 E. Belleview Ave. They offer deep
tissue and relaxing massage, but for me they have done foot reflexology. Sara does the most wonderful foot massage on these aching feet of mine. I can recommend this foot massage for 30 minutes, or an hour. You will love the treatment and it is $27.99 for a full hour during their opening specials. A great gift certificate for someone. *** Saturday, I visited the new Molly’s Spirits next to Sprouts in the Arapahoe Marketplace to pick up some holiday spirit gifts. The store has 25,000 sq. ft. of beverages of every description and brand. I picked up some Irish whiskey for our great page designer, Tom McTighe, who designs all of these awesome Villager newspaper pages. Molly’s is named after historic H.W. Tabor’s wife Molly Brown, a great chapter in Colorado history. I really like the local owner Rufus Nagle and his friendly manner is contagious with his fine employees who staff the store. *** In reading one of my favorite newspapers, the oldest newspa-
per in Colorado published since 1862, The Weekly Register Call in Central City, this week’s “Looking Back” column dated December 24, 1869 relates the following: Thermometers in Lump Gulch on Sunday showed 14 degrees below zero and -17 on Monday. Those early day gold miners were tough people, and largely immigrants. *** We have one more Villager edition to be published prior to Christmas day that falls on Wednesday this year. Somewhat awkward for staffs. We have to go to press on Monday that week with a 5 p.m. deadline to be printed that evening. The newspaper will be at the post office on Tuesday but the post office will be closed on Wednesday and many government offices closed the rest of the week. We’ll reopen the office on Friday to put out another newspaper on the following Monday evening to repeat the same schedule again. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Shop locally and support your hometown merchants.
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Lopez was scheduled to attend a class necessary to receiving a Certified Elections Registration Administrator certification, was because Lopez completed the same class in Denver prior to the Orlando conference. In her letter to the committee, Lopez explained the situation by saying that after she’d taken the class in Denver and received credit for it, “I later asked my assistant if I could cancel the Florida trip, but she said that if I canceled the trip, it would actually be more expensive in the long run than if I attended. I also learned that I needed a national conference credit from the Election Center in order to graduate with my CERA certificate in the upcoming Denver 2020 Conference.” When committee member Myron Spanier asked Jennifer Roylance, Lopez’ assistant, why Lopez was booked for a flight that left Denver on Friday, even though she didn’t need to be at the meeting until Monday, Roylance said, “I followed up with Karl Herrmann before I made flights and I wasn’t told to change anything.” Herrmann explained his decision with, “I think it’s very common to fly out as a group.” Asked by Spanier whether the hotel was refundable, Roylance said, “Probably.” Regarding the Houston conference, it was shown that Juan Guzman, the department’s deputy director of records, and two of his staff members went to that conference on a Friday, expecting to attend a class on Saturday, only to find out that none of the three had been registered. Asked if they could have paid on the spot and attended the class, Guzman said, “Not to my knowledge.” He said that the agenda he had in his hotel room for the conference didn’t show that participants needed to register and pay for the class when
registering for the meeting, but committee member Pam Eller held up the registration brochure for the conference, which said advance registration and payment were required. When asked, both Guzman and Herrmann denied ever having seen the brochure. Attempting to determine if the information about the meeting was confusing or the mistake was limited to the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s office, Spanier asked Herrmann and Guzman whether they had spoken to any others at the conference who unexpectedly found themselves not registered for the class. Both answered, “No one.” Eller inquired what Guzman and his two staff members did for two days in Orlando instead of attending the class. He said, “We made the best of a very unfortunate situation.” Suzanne Staiert, former Deputy Secretary of State and city attorney for Littleton, currently running for State Senate District 27, spoke to the committee, having filed one of the complaints being heard. She focused on a car rented in Orlando by Lopez which Staiert believed “was for the purpose of accommodating her family.” Staiert said that Lopez only repaid the county for the excessive cost after Staiert filed a records request. She also expressed disappointment that Lopez had chosen not to attend the hearing. Guzman came forward to say that it was his responsibility to review travel expenses and that when he saw Lopez’ travel document requesting approval of $845 for a rental car, he went to her and asked about the cost, since the original request for the car rental said it would cost $236. According to Guzman, “When I pointed out that discrepancy, she (Lopez) told me she had upgraded the car to accommodate her family and other employees.
Karl Herrmann, Arapahoe County Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder, answers question to the ethics committee. His boss, Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez, did not attend the hearing.
She wrote me a check for $601.” After listening to witnesses from Lopez’ office and getting advice from the deputy county attorney, the committee commenced deliberations. Committee member Martha Karnopp noted, “Our purpose here is to determine the facts, not intent and suppositions.” Committee member Gale Drexler moved that the complaint be dismissed based on a finding of no violations of the county code of ethics. Spanier still had questions about why Lopez went to Orlando three days before she needed to be there. Karnopp offered a possible answer, drawing from Lopez’ letter and Herrmann’s testimony, both of which discussed networking. She said, “There are more benefits to attending a conference than attending classes.” Eller agreed that the complaint was unproven and should be dismissed, but she also believed that “there were violations of the county travel policy.” She said, “On both trips, there were some violations and there were some pretty serious mistakes.” The ethics committee voted unanimously to dismiss the complaint and to write a letter to the BOCC expressing concerns about the application of the county travel policy in the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s office. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Centennial residents oppose proposed residential development BY DORIS TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Centennial residents opposed certain proposed residential apartment developments in the Southglenn area, at a meeting of the City Council on Monday night. The four residents speaking to the council were articulate in voicing their opposition. Council members did not respond to the mainly older residents who told them that the proposed apartment buildings provide for development that is too “dense,” specifically 57 residents per acre. The developments are proposed for the Shops at Southglenn shopping area. One proposed apartment building would be in the space that formerly was occupied by the Sears department store. Diane Gimber, of 6917 South Madison Way, in the Cherry Knolls Subdivision, said she has been educating
herself about Centennial and she is not opposed to development. At the same time, she said she and her husband oppose the proposal by Northwood Raven, a development company, to build a large apartment building in the Southglenn area. Gimber said she and her husband have been learning about the city, and have traveled to visit other cities, to see similar developments. The density, 57 people her acre, is simply too much, she said. “The Shops at Southglenn was not intended to have 57 residents per acre.” Another Centennial resident, Denzil Inman, of 6917 S. Madison Way, also in Cherry Knolls, told the council that many residents in the area around the Shops at Southglenn “are trying to respond to developers’ requests for three amendments to the Master Development Plan for the area. The developers are requesting “to double height, drastically increase residential
apartments, and reduce retail by almost half.” Inman said developers should “reconsider” their thinking. Many residents have “spent dozens of hours trying to get up to speed” with the various development plans for the area, he said. Since March 2019, residents have studied the various plans for the area and have attended numerous meetings” about the proposed modifications to those plans. It appears “from our side that the process is rigged in favor of the developers,” Inman continued. “We have been lectured that the developers have property rights and all they have to do is satisfy their amendments will be approved and all they have to do is jump through the hoops” of the five criteria in the Master Development Plan.” The residents’ objections “have had little effect on the city or the developers,” who appear to be “confident” that they will get to do what they want. The actions of the city, in
letting the developers have their way, has been “very destructive and wasteful,” Inman continued. “We’ve lost trust in both the city and the developers.” Neighbors “have wasted hundreds of hours of our valuable time, but one good thing has happened,” and that is that “our neighborhoods have come together
into an organization of several hundred people.” A third speaker, Jane Mataich, said that 57 residents per acre “is very high density” and is in violation of the city’s own codes. No one will be able to shop at the Shops at Southglenn because “there Continued on page 23
Authoring tips from Mara BY MARA PURL
My best friend called me one day and declared, “I want to write.” Then she asked, “How do I start?” I said, start with a letter. Does that sound rather arcane in this age of texts and postings, as even the once tried-and-true email communications begin to fade into the history of human communication? Letters have fueled global idea sharing for as many centuries as some kind of writing medium has existed. For example, petroglyphs adorn the walls of Chaco Canyon (Chaco Canyon National Park in New Mexico), etched starting in the year 900—“letters” written to we members of future generations. Back to my friend. She’s a very well known actress whose credits fills a few pages of IMDB (International Movie Data Base). She and I went on to co-author a best-selling book, Act Right: _________. So she definitely got the hang of things when it came to writing. But we’ve often talked about her first forays. Why the letter idea worked was that she could “land” her ideas somewhere. Those letters she wrote were never sent, and weren’t intended to be. They served the purpose of focusing her thoughts such that she could make sure a potential reader could make sense of them. Until then, the very idea of “writing” was like a stone in her shoe. When she finally kicked her shoe off, the stone rolled to the corner and became a boulder. And there is sat, looming larger and larger. It seemed to have a sign stuck into its crevasses that said. “Writing a Best Selling Book That Changes Lives.” Smaller signs popped up like “Oprah’s Book Club” and “New York Times Best-Seller List.” In other words, the pressure to suc-
ceed began to accumulate such weight that it crushed out the ability even to begin writing. As actors (I’m one, too) we use all kinds of exercises to hone our craft. To an outsider, these would appear to be strange Theatre Games. We play roles. We improvise. We try out our timing and rhythm. And we work on having ideas so clearly in our own minds that they become equally clear to our audiences. So the Letter Game is a writing exercise that we can use to train ourselves to include several key things in our writing, like theme (so the text is “about something”), context (so the whole thing makes sense), and pace (so we don’t bore the reader before they read the end.) In the coming weeks, I’ll be delving into many of these specifics. A
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Lone Tree Arts Center Guild hosts holiday appreciation party On a recent blustery evening emcee Doug Tisdale, a self proclaimed “elected official” (RTD Board) and EVP of South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce regaled the support of Lone Tree Arts Center Guild members. The Guild’s sole (and soul) purpose is to support the Lone Tree Arts
Center. Lone Tree (established 15 years ago) and the arts center have exceeded expectations according to City of Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet. Also on hand was former and first Mayor of Lone Tree Jack O’Boyle and his wife Margie who sits on the board of Lone Tree Arts Center.
ABOVE: With a “Hear Ye, Hear Ye” attitude, animated emcee Doug Tisdale, Lone Tree City Council’s Wynne Shaw, Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet and Lone Tree Arts Center Guild (LTACG) President Lynn Pender celebrate the guild’s $26,000 check presented to Lone Tree Arts Center’s Robin Scurto RIGHT: Former LTACG President Tonya Fallows, Lone Tree City Manager Seth Hoffman and Lone Tree City Council’s Susan Squyer LEFT: Stephen Mikolajczak with LTAC Board Member Margie and “Mr. Lone Tree” Jack O’Boyle, former Mayor of Lone Tree and chair of the Lone Tree Cultural Arts Foundation Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
CCRW President Emeritus Nancy Spence with new president Nancy Doty, 1st VP Andi Allott, 2nd VP Mary Wenke, Recording Secretary LouGene Wolz, Corresponding Secretary Carol Waller and Treasurer Judy Bohn
Dick Wadhams presents and CCRW officers installed at holiday meeting Celebrating its 65th year, Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW) had a packed program for its holiday luncheon at Glenmoor Country Club. Officers were installed by former CCRW President and former State Senator Nancy Spence. Witty, insightful, legendary Republican political strategist Dick Wadhams was featured speaker. He hails from Las Animas, Colorado and has the experience and success to live up to his accolades. At just age 19, he was a county Republican chair and served twice as state party chair. He worked for U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong, managed state-wide campaigns for U.S. Senator Hank Brown and U.S. Senator Wayne Allard. He was campaign manager for Governor Bill Owens and later his press secretary. In addition,
he was the campaign chief for U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota when Thune dethroned incumbent Tom Daschle who was senate majority leader… to name a few. I remember his presentation at the Arapahoe County Lincoln Dinner shortly after that South Dakota victory with the clever commercials for Thune, His topic for CCRW was “Moving Ahead to 2020.” “There’s a lot to talk about,” he began.”Reversing the election of 2016 will not work. Trump’s numbers are improving in the battleground states.” He referenced the side show of the Democrat nomination process and related the history of how Iowa became so special. Referring to Colorado’s former governor and the U.S. Senate seat, he said: “Cory Gardner
is still young, optimistic, energetic and as excited as he was six years ago and the president stays in close touch with him. By comparison, Hickenlooper will come off as old and tired.” CCRW’s December Community Service Project was the “Mitten Tree” and donations for Doctors Care for Kids. Congratulations were extended to recent election winners: Francoise Bergan, recapturing her Ward 6 Aurora City Council seat, former Congressman Mike Coffman elected Mayor of Aurora and re-election of Rita Russell, Mayor Pro Tem to her seat as At-Large Council member in Englewood. Arapahoe County GOP Chair Dorothy Gotlieb announced the county’s Lincoln Day Dinner will be held February 15 with the theme “Love that Lincoln.”
LaFawn Biddle and Mary Wenke flank keynote speaker Dick Wadhams Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Dick Wadhams mentioned two of the early, loyal members when CCRW met at the former Metropolitan Club: Shirley McClintock and Millicent Tallard
PAGE 10 | THE VILLAGER • December 19, 2019 LEFT: Event Chairs Bryce and Carol McTavish
Dozens of Delta Gammas gathered in front of emcee Mark Koebrich
Anchor Center’s sold-out Sunset in the Country raised $525,000
Anchor Center – it’s a catered an elegant dinner of unique, one of a kind place filet mignon after an array of and so is its signature fundpassed hors d’oeuvres and raiser! The annual Sunset cocktails during the impresin the Country that began sive silent auction bidding. A decades ago as highlight of the program a picnic, and was hearing from the is now a gala, speaker parents Mark and was held at J-5 Denae Davison whose Equestrian Cendaughter Lydia thrived ter in the Southat the center. “It was the west suburbs beginning of miracles,” – a beautiful said mom Denae. “We country setting. literally watched Lydia The already prismake leaps and bounds tine arena was FLEURISH at Anchor Center and transformed into Anchor Center taught a ballroom of us how to be better parsorts with elabents,” said Mark. Funds orately and creatively decoto operate Anchor Center rated, themed tables. Footers are 95% privately funded
and qualify for Colorado’s Child Care Tax Credit. Anchor Center for Blind Children is the major philanthropy for Delta Gamma and dozens of members of the national sorority attend each year. Attire was equestrian or western chic and entertainment was by The Jakarta Band. A kick off for table hosts is held in the summer prior. Anchor Center’s staff and volunteers are passionate about transforming the lives of young children with visual impairments. For information about the center or a being a table host at the 2020 event, visit: www.anchorcenter. org or call: 303-377-9732.
BELOW: Former Anchor Center Executive Director Heather Cameron, Anchor Center Board President Jeff Watkins and Anchor Center’s Community Relations Manager Frances Owens Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Loyal supporters, sponsors and former chairs - Lee and Maria Kunz
ABOVE: Visionary Sponsors James “Jim” Crowe and wife Pam (seated in front of him) surrounded by family members: Jim’s brother Joel and wife Jenni, Jim, Penny Halpin (Pam’s sister), Kristi and Sterling Crowe (the Crowe’s son) and Chip Halpin (Penny’s husband) RIGHT: Parent speakers Mark and Denae Davison
ABOVE: Table Host Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons (seated) with Steve Edmonds and Daniel Kopnisky. Standing: Adrienne’s daughter Erinn Corson, daughter Kimi and husband Mike Brown, son Rusty Porterfield and wife Julia RIGHT: Mindy Doyle-McCall (long-time physical therapist at Anchor Center), Dr. Robert King (pediatric ophthalmologist and board member), Dr. Anne Steele (pediatric ophthalmologist and volunteer), Dr. Cathy Smyth (Anchor Center Director of Research)
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Gifts for her found at the best shopping destination
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ith less than a week until Christmas, find the perfect gift for the special lady in your life at Colorado’s ultimate shopping destination, Park Meadows. With over 200 stores, Park Meadows offers a little something for every fashion personality on your shopping list. The retail resort serves up serious style for her with stores like Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Free People, Anthropologie, Michael Kors, Sundance, Evereve, Madewell, Altar’d State, White House Black Market and more. Find those trending pieces she will love that will take her wardrobe to fabulous. Whether you are searching for a cozy winter sweater or a handbag that makes a bold statement, Park Meadows offers a variety of stores sure to fit the bill. Maybe she is more the sporty type.... Park Meadows has you covered with recreation and
athletic stores including Lululemon Athletica, Athleta, Finish Line, Eddie Bauer, L.L. Bean, Merrell, Peloton and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Victoria’s Secret, Soma and Aerie offer great options for a more intimate gift. Searching for something with a little bling or hint of shine that will grab her attention? Shop Ben Bridge Jeweler, John Atencio, Helzberg, Zales, Pandora, Swarovski, Brighton or Kenda Scott to put the dazzle in her holiday. If your gal loves cosmetics, Sephora, bareMinerals, MAC Cosmetics and department stores have everything she’s dreamed of. For the entertainer or chef, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrel might be a good place to start. Whether you are searching for the perfect holiday gift or a gift card any woman would love, Park Meadows is your one-stop destination to celebrate her season.
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What does shopping locally mean to you? Dutch Bansbach, Brooke Maloy, Carter Maloy, Maggie Maloy, Pam Bansbach, Cate Maloy, Chas Maloy
Small businesses thrive on relationships and community involvement. We're proud to be part of your community and we care that you're here. When you own a small business you appreciate the opportunity to succeed in the very neighborhood you love. Thank you for shopping local and we appreciate you shopping small.
When you shop local you are investing in entrepreneurship. When you buy local you are investing in someone’s dream. Shopping local keeps our neighborhoods unique!
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Ever since I was a child, Christmas Eve has been the time for the family to get together and celebrate the spirit of Christmas. We would gather at my grandparents house for dinner and presents. I’ll never forget the blizzard on Christmas Eve 1982. We lived next door to my grandparents in Charlou and my dad had to shovel a tunnel between our house and theirs so that we could get over to celebrate. My cousins who lived in Denver weren’t as lucky and their car didn’t make it. Ultimately they had to walk in their Christmas dresses about a quarter of a mile to reach us. To say that my aunt was a little undone, is an understatement. After they dried off and warmed up, we had another memorable Christmas Eve together as a family. Today, my mother has taken over the Christmas Eve tradition and my kids enjoy the same tradition of dinner with their cousins and family and afterwards we all come together and open presents. Another tidbit is that every year on Christmas Eve, my parents allow each of their grandchildren to pick an ornament off of their tree to take home with them. Over the years, they have amassed a wonderful collection of ornaments that they are sure to enjoy every year.
Brianne Phillips Judi Pavlich Lisa Figlino (owner)
Shopping locally supports your family and friends in the community. There truly is no better experience than walking into a locally owned boutique and getting to know the wonderful people who work there. The family developers of Belleview Station thank the community for shopping their local & unique tenants!
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Shopping local means making a personal investment in your neighborhood, recommending and sharing your experiences with customers . Thank you for shopping at Rebel and supporting me and my team’s passion for fashion!
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Christmas at Gaylord Rockies Resort If you are looking for Holiday events and activities look no further than the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado. Guests will be amazed by the spectacular variety of offerings at the resort during the Christmas season. For a complete list of activites visit ChristmasAtGaylordRockies.com
ICE! will dazzle the hearts of the young and old as you stroll through 2 million pounds of colorful ice carved into scenes from Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.
ABOVE: Mrs. Claus with Mia LeVier and holiday Elf at “Mrs. Claus Christmas Traditions.” Enjoy warm cookies and milk as Mrs. Claus reads holiday classics then join in on the singing of Christmas carols. RIGHT: Mia LeVier and Rudolph exchange hugs at Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Breakfast where attendees have a chance to meet Rudolph and his friends and experience a delightful dessert room. FAR RIGHT: S’mores cart is set up for guests to enjoy making homemade treats at the nearby fire ring. A wonderful nod to Christmas in the Rocky Mountains.
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Holiday Celebration & Toy Drive benefiting Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children
Trey Longhenry, Braxden Gibson, Ada Longhenry, Ari Longhenry and Avery Gibson happy after visiting Santa!
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The 32nd Annual Brown Palace Hotel and Spa Champagne Cascade welcomes the winter holiday season with brightness and sparkles. As a notable Colorado tradition the Champagne Cascade begins with the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa opening it’s doors and hearts by giving to charitable causes and the community. This year the Make A Wish Foundation was the recipient of the Brown Palace Hotel’s open heart and generosity. The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa presented a check for $10,000 to the Make A Wish Foundation along with presenting a LEGO set to it’s young Ambassador Edward, who also had the honor of turning on the Denver Debutante Ball Grand Chandelier. Making their annual appearance to saber open the Moet Chandon champagne the father son duo of Dennis and Mat Dinsmore, whom have been opening the champagne bottles using sabers in the same fashion that dates back to Napoleonic times. On hand to top off the cascade an NHL legend, Joe Sakic who poured the Brown Palace’s best marking the start of the holiday season.
From the Colorado Ballet are Eliza, Ellen, Sarah and Jordan.
This year Mat Dinsmore was sobering the bottles of Moet Chandon while his father Dennis Dinsmore only assisted in handing off the bottles due to an injured rotator cuff.
Receiving the $10,000 check for the Make A Wish Foundation are Jennifer Getsch with NHL Legend Joe Sakic and Make A Wish Foundation Founder Joan Mazak being presented by Brown Palace Hotel and Spa GM Tim Wolfe.
Attending the champagne cascade for the first time are Sofia Funk with her dad Tom Funk and his wife Olga Funk of Littleton.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Tuesday, Dec 24, 5pm Denver First Church 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Englewood, CO 80113 denverfirstchurch.com 303-761-8370
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Dear Readers, This week’s column is a continuation of the advantages to the donor of planned giving regarding types of planned gifts and use of appropriate trust documents (Part 3). If you would like to make a larger gift to a charity, appreciated stock is often a better choice than a cash gift of the same value. By donating securities held long-term (more than one year) to a charitable organization, a donor can avoid capital gains tax on appreciation and receive a
charitable deduction for the full market value of the donation. Here is an example of the advantages of giving appreciated stock vs. the gift of money using a taxpayer in the 28 percent tax bracket and 15 percent capital gains tax:
Giving Appreciated Stock
• Value of stock gift (28% tax bracket) = $25,000 • Your basis (what you paid for it) in the stock = $5,000 • Expected gain from the sale of the stock = $20,000
Savings by contributing the stock to charity:
• $25,000 charitable deduction [savings of $7,000 in income taxes • ($25,000 x 28%)] • $3,000 capital gains tax ($20,000 x 15%) • NET COST OF GIFT = $15,000 ($25,000 - $7,000 $3,000)
Selling Stock to Give a $25,000
Cash Gift
• Value of the gift (28% tax bracket) = $25,000 • $25,000 charitable deduction [savings of $7,000 in income taxes • ($25,000 x 28%)] • Capital gains tax on sale of stock with basis of $5,000 ($20,000 x 15%) = $3,000 • NET COST OF CASH GIFT = $21,000 ($25,000 - $7,000 + $3,000) Various types of trusts may also be used for planned giving. One of these is a charitable remainder trust (CRT) which is a trust arrangement between a donor and a trustee chosen by the donor. Under the terms of the CRT, the donor reserves the right to receive payment from the trust or can provide for payment to other beneficiaries. When the trust is dissolved (often at the death of the donor or surviving beneficiaries), the remaining principal is distributed to the
charity named by the donor who established the trust. A CRT is an irrevocable planned gift; that is, the donor cannot change his or her mind once the trust is established and he or she receives the corresponding charitable tax deduction. Another type of trust is a charitable lead trust (CLT), which is like a mirror image of the charitable remainder trust. In this gift option, a donor transfers property to the lead trust, which pays a percentage of the value of the trust assets, usually for a term of years, to the charity of the donor’s choice. At the end of the trust term, the remaining assets in the trust and any growth it has realized are passed onto the donor or his or her designated beneficiaries. The types of trusts to select for planned gifting require tax and legal expertise and it is best to consult with a knowledgeable advisor, such as an attorney, financial planner, or CPA to help
structure the gift and select the appropriate legal documents to accomplish your goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2019 Edition (Chapter 18: Philanthropy and Planned Giving, Rikke M. Liska, Esq. and Mark D. Masters, Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www. cobar.org/For-the-Public/Senior-Law-Handbook.
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“Act like an adult.” “Just grow up.” These phrases are ubiquitous in our culture. Does being an adult mean we forget to play and be silly? According to research, it should not. Data show that people have an easier time solving puzzles after laughing at a joke or watching a comedy show. Having fun and being silly facilitates neuro-connections that allow for mental relaxation and creativity. Playing also has been shown to activate pleasure centers in the brain and release positive neurochemicals that make us calmer and more resilient. Researchers at the University of North Carolina found that positive emotions and humor increase our cognitive capabilities by expanding our visual attention, making us more awake and alert, and improving our ability to connect with others. Play is a way to get out of a funk and can help us reduce tension and anxiety. A hearty and robust belly laugh improves physical health. Doing it regularly has been linked to decreased stress and inflammation. One of the reasons play is so fun is that it helps us be totally in the moment which allows us to feel alive and happy. If you watch young children play, they lose themselves and are totally immersed in an activity which makes it hard to get them to do what parents want them to do at times. Play connects us to one another. I was moved by a story I heard years ago. During a Christmas Day truce in WWII, Continued on page 19
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Why the risk of heart attack rises in winter Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. Why is this? Cautions Senior
risk for blood clots. So, stay warm this winter, and when you do have to go outside, make sure you bundle up in layers with gloves and a hat, and place a scarf over your mouth and nose to warm up the air before you breathe it in.
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Snow shoveling Dear Cautious, Studies have shown that heart Everyone knows winter is cold attack rates jump dramatically and flu season, but many don’t in the first few days after a know that it’s also the major snowstorm, usually prime season for heart a result of snow shoveling. attacks too, especially if Shoveling snow is a very you already have heart strenuous activity that disease or have suffered raises blood pressure and a previous heart attack. stresses the heart. Combine Here’s what you should those factors with the cold know, along with some BY JIM MILLER temperatures and the risks tips to help you protect for heart attack surges. If your yourself. sidewalk or driveway needs In the U.S., the risk of having shoveling this winter, hire a kid a heart attack during the winter from the neighborhood to do it for months is twice as high as it is you, or use a snow blower. Or, if during the summertime. Why? you must shovel, push rather than There are a number of factors, lift the snow as much as possible, and they’re not all linked to cold weather. Even people who live in stay warm, and take frequent breaks. warm climates have an increased risk. Here are the areas you need New Year’s resolutions to pay extra attention to this Every Jan. 1, millions of winter. people join gyms or start exercise programs as part of their New Cold temperatures Year’s resolution to get in shape, When a person gets cold, the body responds by constricting the and many overexert themselves too soon. If you’re starting a new blood vessels to help the body exercise program this winter, take maintain heat. This causes blood the time to talk to your doctor pressure to go up and makes about what types and how much the heart work harder. Cold exercise may be appropriate for temperatures can also increase you. levels of certain proteins that can thicken the blood and increase the
Beware of ‘free genetic testing’ Medicare scam BY FAMILY FEATURES
Over the past few years, DNA tests have become more popular across the country. However, unscrupulous people are taking advantage of the buzz around these tests to scam Medicare beneficiaries. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs and door-to-door visits. They offer “free” genetic testing to help recipients avoid diseases or find the right medications. The scammers claim
the testing is covered by Medicare, and therefore is free to the beneficiary. In reality, Medicare only covers genetic testing in limited situations, and only when ordered by the beneficiary’s physician. If a company bills Medicare for genetic testing, and Medicare denies the claim, the beneficiary could be responsible for the entire cost of the test, which can total around $10,000. In other cases, the scammers are simply trying to obtain Medicare numbers they can use to steal a beneficiary’s medical
Come out and play Continued from Page 18 5 adolescent deaths. Why is this
the English brought a soccer ball and a lively game ensued with the enemy. The Christmas truce became a celebration of love and connection bringing mortal enemies together for a moment in time. This is a reminder that the ability to laugh, have fun, let go and be present for just a moment helps us bring the lightness of life to fruition. As a world traveler, I get tickled when people of different cultures and races find humor in the same thing and we are belly laughing together. It promotes the highest form of humanity and our mutual desire for happiness, love and our fundamental interconnectedness. As I discover the many benefits of play, I was thinking about the mental health of adolescents. The rate of teen suicide in Colorado has increased by 58% in 3 years, making it the cause of 1 in
happening? Peter Gray Ph.D., a research professor at Boston College, opines that the decline of play may cause a reduction in the sense of control and intrinsic goals, and a rise in anxiety and depression. He goes onto say that children’s freedom to play and explore, independent of direct adult guidance and direction, has declined. Young people are engrossed in performance and making the grade. They are overscheduled and their free time is sucked up by social media. Games, activities, play and humor need to be increased in the life of an adolescent so they can experience abundant joy. Let’s work together to help children and adults experience the joy and pleasure of play. It is good for our mental health and our relationships. joneen@ myrelationshipcenter.org; www. myrelationshipcenter.org
Winter weight gain People tend to eat and drink more and gain more weight during the holiday season and winter months, all of which are hard on the heart and risky for someone with heart disease. So, keep a watchful eye on your diet this winter and avoid binging on fatty foods and alcohol.
Shorter day Less daylight in the winter months can cause many people to develop “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD, a wintertime depression that can stress the heart. Studies have also looked at heart attack patients and found they usually have lower levels of vitamin D (which comes from sunlight) than people with healthy hearts. To boost your vitamin D this winter, consider taking a supplement that contains between 1,000 and 2,000 international units (IU) per day. Flu season Studies show that people who get flu shots have a lower heart attack risk. It’s known that the inflammatory reaction set off by a flu infection can increase blood clotting which can lead to heart attacks in vulnerable people. So, if you haven’t already done so this year, get a flu shot for protection. And, if you’ve never been vaccinated for pneumococcal pneumonia, you should consider getting these two shots (given 12 months apart) too. identity or to fraudulently bill Medicare for services they did not provide. Such fraud can hurt not just Medicare beneficiaries, but all American taxpayers who contribute to Medicare. To avoid being scammed, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) offers this advice to beneficiaries: • Do not accept genetic testing services, including a cheek swab, from someone at a community event, local fair, farmer’s market, parking lot or other large event. • Always be cautious about giving out your personal information, including your Medicare number. • If you receive a genetic testing kit in the mail, don’t accept it unless it was ordered by your physician. Refuse the delivery or return it to the sender and keep a record of the sender’s name and the date you returned the item. • Always review your Medicare Summary Notice or explanation of benefits. The terms “gene analysis” or “molecular pathology” may indicate questionable genetic testing. If you received a cheek swab or screening that was not ordered by a trusted provider or have concerns about billing errors or possible fraud, contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). The SMP program, funded by ACL, helps Medicare beneficiaries protect themselves from fraud, errors and abuse, and detect and report problems if and when they occur. To find your local SMP, visit smpresource.org or call 1-877-808-2468.
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Beyond the Classroom: Greenwood Village Students Gain New Perspective on Future Careers BY MOLLY SMITH, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Isaac Newton Middle School (Newton) educators are getting their students ready for the complicated, exciting world of adulthood in the most relevant way possible – by bringing Greenwood Village business professionals from the Denver Tech Center into the local classroom down the street. Assistant Vice Principal Amy Rahne teamed up with Junior Achievement (JA) last month to break the regular school day routine and show kids what their future can look like. “It’s really important to us to try and engage students in their education in new and different ways,” Rahne says. “For them to see that there is life beyond the classroom, and that what they’re learning connects them to the future, makes it real.” Jill Hrnicek, JA-Rocky Mountain Director of Education and Volunteer EngageJunior Achievement volunteers lead career and financial lessons in ment, says, “the team at Newton local schools. is always willing to work with JA to try new things. They jumped at the chance to try out the JA Career Speaker Series program and were one of the first schools in the Denver Metro area to do so.” JA-Rocky Mountain Chief Learning Officer and former school principal Mike MacDonnell adds, “It’s fantastic to see a school embrace bringing relevant and authentic learning experiences to their students. The students were engaged and asked a lot of great questions.” One of Newton’s eighth grade classes welcomed longtime JA volunteer Daniel Bergman to speak about his journey becoming a Senior Client Service Manager at Empower Retirement, the advice he gives to everyday people to help them save their money, and the importance of recognizing your skills and interests to find a successful career. “There were definitely some students where you could see a light bulb turn on,” he says. To give the students an idea of the work he does with clients, Bergman offered an example of money management that was relevant to their lives today. “One student asked, ‘What do you think I should do with my allowance?’ and I said, ‘Well, the same thing that I tell people when they have a job. If you’re getting an allowance for chores, that is your job, so maybe put some money aside, and sure, spend some money on something you want because you earned it, just don’t spend everything. You can have savings accounts for specific purposes – for the bike you want, or that video game, and you’ll want to have savings to prepare for emergencies, so if something comes up, you don’t have to go into debt.” Empower Retirement, along with several other Greenwood Village companies, volunteer with JA at local schools to make sure that our community’s next generation of leaders are ready to take on the real world. Rahne believes that the JA impact is just as positive for the volunteers as it is for students. She says, “Our workforce needs to see what our future will be, and they need to see that we will be in good hands. Kids can do a lot, they have great personalities, and they’re a whole lot of fun. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.” Newton and JA continue to brainstorm ways to collaborate and inspire young people. In past years, Newton students have been immersed in a budget-building simulation at JA Finance Park in Thornton, presented by Transamerica, but the lengthy commute up north has become a barrier for them to participate. But starting in August 2021, they’ll have the JA Free Enterprise Center right here in Greenwood Village, housing a state-of-the-art second JA Finance Park location and interactive JA Dream Accelerator. These immersive experiences will help students find their passions, turn them into a career, learn about Colorado business legends, and practice being adults for the day. “It’s much more accessible to our district,” Rahne says. “This will be an even more interactive approach to helping realize their own strengths and what careers might fit those strengths. It sounds like it will be an awesome opportunity for students in the area!”
Volunteers needed for local classrooms this winter and spring!
Learn more at JAvolunteering.org
Frame for 27,000-square foot riding arena under construction on Belleview Avenue east of University in Greenwood Village.
Photo by Freda Miklin
27,000-square foot indoor horse-riding arena being built along Belleview in GV BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
For the past few months, passersby of the property at 3200 E. Belleview Avenue in Greenwood Village have noticed the initial construction of an unusually large structure. It is a fullsized indoor horse-riding arena and stable being built for the private use of the property owner. According to city officials, it will be 27,000 square feet large and 27 feet tall. According to Arapahoe County property records, the property is 4.91 acres in size and owned by 3300 E Belleview LLC, whose registered agent is Stephanie Richards. The Greenwood Village building permit for the property indicates that the “new home with attached horse facility” being constructed is the Richards Residence. City officials told The Villager that the only structure being built in addition to the horse-riding arena
is a small living quarters for a horse caretaker, which is permitted for a riding stable.The property, previously vacant, is in the 2.5-acre residential zone district of Greenwood Village, which allows riding stables as a principal permitted use by right. City officials told The Villager that the planned facility meets applicable height and setback requirements, hence no variance from the city’s zoning code was needed before a building permit could be issued. It is not known what landscaping, if any, is planned, to screen the huge structure from Belleview Avenue, a heavily traveled street in that location. This property, due to its size, was made exempt from the recently approved requirements by GV that most residential lots must have certain minimal landscaping. It is included in the category of residential lots described by the city attorney as being where “one needn’t complete any landscaping if one doesn’t wish to.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Mutant mice to help local boy with gene replacement SUBMITTED BY AMBER FREED
Earlier this year, The Villager published a story on the rare genetic disease of young Maxwell Freed. The condition is so unique it is only known by letters and numbers — SLC6A1. His parents, Amber and Mark Freed of Denver began Milestones for Maxwell to raise money for an experimental gene replacement therapy at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Since that story in February, the Freed family has been actively raising awareness and millions of dollars to fund the experimental therapy. Maxwell and his twin sister, Riley, are now 2 ½. Generally, by 3 or 4 and without a cure, children with SLC6A1 start having epileptic seizures, which may “trigger developmental disabilities for a lifetime, often accompanied by aggressive behavior, hand flapping, and difficulty speaking,” according to BuzzFeed News. The article explains that the “multimillion-dollar race against time, [that] includes research with [four] specially crafted mutant mice that Freed paid scientists in China to genetically
alter to have the same disease as Maxwell. The four mice [were] scheduled to arrive stateside [last month].” “[T]here are only an estimated 100 other people diagnosed with SLC6A1 in the world. ‘This is the rarest of the rare diseases, pediatric geneticist Austin Larson of the Children’s Hospital Colorado told BuzzFeed News. …There was no medicine or diet or any other treatment for SLC6A1... ‘Most of the time when we present a diagnosis for a genetic condition, there is not a specific treatment available.’ “You can think of SLC6A1 as a vacuum cleaner in the brain,” genetic counselor Katherine Helbig of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, told BuzzFeed News... The protein made by the gene acts as a stop sign to message-carrying chemicals in the brain, halting them by vacuuming them up once they reach their destination brain cell, Helbig explained. “When one of the two copies of the SLC6A1 gene in every brain cell is damaged, like in Maxwell’s case, too little of its protein is available to perform Continued on page 22
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO LR19-006, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – URBAN RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES PROPOSAL: Staff is proposing an amendment to the 2018 Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan to amend the densities recommended for the Urban Residential / Single Family Detached and Attached land use category. The amendment would change the density for single family detached development from 1-6 units per acre to 1-8 units per acre and change the density for single family attached and small multi-family developments from 6-12 units per acre to 8-16 units per acre. The amendment also includes criteria for single family attached and small multi-family developments from 12-16 units per acre in order to be considered in general conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2020 at 6:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Planning Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No LR19-006, Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Urban Residential Densities. The hearing will be held at 6954 S. Lima Street, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO, 80112, at the above-stated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), or on the County’s website at: http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/ AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board December 4, 2019 Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9431 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO PF19-004, COPPERLEAF FILING NO. 23 / FINAL PLAT PROPOSAL: Innovative Land Consultants Inc (applicant) on behalf of Staack Commercial Investors (owner) are proposing to subdivide a parcel of land into six commercial lots. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described PF19-004, Copperleaf Filing No. 23 / Final Plat. The hearing will be held at 5334 S. Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton, CO 80120, at the above-stated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board December 4, 2019 Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9432 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO SDP19-003, COPPERLEAF FILING NO. 23 / SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL: Innovative Land Consultants Inc. (applicant) on behalf of Staack Commercial Investors (owner) has applied for approval of a Specific Development Plan (SDP) for a landscape plan for the public right-of-ways adjacent to six proposed commercial lots, with lot uses and improvement design to be governed by the use
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area requirements and architectural standards described in the approved Preliminary Development Plan (General Development Plan) for Copperleaf. An application for a Final Plat for the proposed six commercial lots will be considered separately from this SDP application. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Planning Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No SDP19-003, Copperleaf Filing No. 23 / Specific Development Plan. The hearing will be held at 6954 S. Lima St, Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112, at the above-stated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Dec. 3, 2019 Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9433 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLICATION OF PROPOSED ARAPAHOE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04, REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR NICOTINE PRODUCTS BY MINORS; AND PROVIDING PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PERTAINING THERETO. PROPOSAL: Arapahoe County is proposing to amend and replace the Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2008-01 which regulates the possession of tobacco products by minors by the adoption of a new Ordinance for Arapahoe County, proposed as Ordinance No. 201904, which would include a prohibition on the possession of nicotine products by minors. HEARING NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 7, 2020, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 A. M., or as soon as possible thereafter at 5334 S. Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton, CO; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed amendment to and replacement of the existing Ordinance No. 200801 to include a prohibition on the possession of nicotine products by minors. TEXT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE: Said proposed Ordinance 2019-04 was read in full on December 3, 2019 at the regular public meeting of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners and the full text of such proposed Ordinance 2019-04 as read at said meeting is as follows: ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR NICOTINE PRODUCTS BY MINORS; AND PROVIDING PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PERTAINING THERETO.
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thirty (30) days after the final publication following adoption.
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, the following:
MORE INFORMATION: More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office, 5334 S. Prince Street, Littleton, CO or by calling 303-795-4639, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In the Interest of:
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
BIANCA GARCIA-CALHOUN (DECEASED), ROLAND MARTINEZ, AND PHILLIP NAVARRO Respondents.
SECTION I – LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION It is hereby declared that the public health and welfare and the good order of the community is of the highest importance that the citizens of unincorporated Arapahoe County should be protected from activities such as minors that possess tobacco products.
Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9434 ____________________________
SECTION II – DEFINITIONS
COURTS
Except as otherwise indicated by the context, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings for purposes of this division:
District Court Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 303-649-6355
Minor means a person under eighteen (18) years of age.
Plaintiff: Fitz Gateway Hotel, LLC
Possess means that a person has or holds any amount of tobacco product, or has a tobacco product within his or her immediate presence and control, including presence and control within a motor vehicle which is being driven by such person and includes the consumption, smoking, ingesting, absorbing, inhaling or chewing of any tobacco, tobacco product or nicotine product. Educational Institution means any organization or entity that provides education, instruction or training to persons. Tobacco, tobacco product, or nicotine product means any product that contains nicotine or tobacco or is derived from tobacco and is intended to be ingested or inhaled by or applied to the skin of an individual, or any device that can be used to deliver tobacco or nicotine to the person inhaling from the device, including but not limited to a nicotine vaporizer, electronic cigarette, cigarette, cigar, cigarillo or pipe, but shall not mean a product that the food and drug administration of the United States department of health and human services has approved as a tobacco use cessation product. SECTION III – UNLAWFUL ACTS It is unlawful for any minor to possess any tobacco, tobacco products, or nicotine products within unincorporated Arapahoe County, Colorado. SECTION IV – APPLICABILITY This ordinance shall apply to all portions of unincorporated Arapahoe County SECTION V - PENALTY FOR VIOLATION Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this ordinance commits a minor offense, and shall be fined seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for the first offense. For a second offense and all subsequent offenses, the Court shall impose a fine of not less than one-hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300.00). A mandatory court appearance is required any time a person is charged with violating this provision. All minors charged with violating this provision must appear in court accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For the first offense, upon petition of the defendant, the Court may in its discretion consider a deferred sentence. In such cases, the Court shall impose the minor to attend and successfully complete an approved tobacco education course. SECTION VI - ENFORCEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15-401, C.R.S. the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County has the power to adopt ordinances for control of those matters of local concern; and
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-15-401 (1..5) and Section 25-14-301 (4), C.R.S., the Board of County Commissioners has the power to adopt an ordinance regulating the possession by a minor of cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products as defined by Section 18-13-121(5), C.R.S.; and
All fines for violations of this ordinance shall be paid into the General Fund of Arapahoe County.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County finds that in order to promote the health, safety, morals and welfare of the citizens of unincorporated
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SECTION VIII - SEVERABILITY If any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance is determined by a court of law to be invalid, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance. SECTION IX - EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect
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
ASIJA GARCIA, ANTONIO GARCIA, AND ARACELI NAVARRO Children, And concerning:
Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 I (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 19JV570 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an AdjudicatoryHearing regarding PHILLIP NAVARRO is set for February 10, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.,in Division 22.at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected /i n accordance with the Colorado Children·sCode. Krist1 Erick Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9435 ____________________________
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 11, SERIES 2019 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET A LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9436 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 12, SERIES 2019 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9437 ____________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
FOSTER GRAHAM MILSTEIN & CALISHER, LLP
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village
/s/ Melanie MacWilliams-Brooks Melanie MacWilliams-Brooks Attorneys for Plaintiff
Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on December 30, 2019 to Brannan Sand and Gravel, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2019 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado,
Published in The Villager First Publication: November 21, 2019 Last Publication: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9390 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: December 12, 2019 Last Publication: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9425 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on December 30, 2019 to A-1 Chipseal Co., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2019 Pavement Preservation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: December 12, 2019 Last Publication: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9426 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone 303-779-4525 Fax 303-773-2050 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that Gold-
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its vacuuming duties. [That can] lead to miscommunication between cells, developmental disorders, autism-like symptoms, and, often, severe epileptic seizures.” After extensive research, Amber Freed contacted Steven Gray of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Once he agreed that Maxwell would make a good patient for the gene replacement therapy, Amber agreed to raise “$4 million to $7 million, and quarterback every step of the research,” she said. “And it worked. He agreed to make it a priority — if we could raise the money,” BuzzFeed reported. A month later, she contacted a lab at the Tongji University in Shanghai. It was also researching SLC6A1 and agreed to develop a “mouse with Maxwell’s specific mutation for less than $50,000, using a gene modification technology called CRISPR that has revolutionized genetic engineering in the lab.” These mice are more expensive in the United States. “In 2018, a team headed by
Gray reported the first human experiments of gene transfer by spinal injection, conducted in 5 to 10 children with mutations in a gene called GAN that causes swelling in brain cells. “The GAN gene transfer in that experiment, first tested in mice, attached a corrected version of the damaged gene to a harmless virus. Viruses reproduce by infecting cells and hijacking their DNA machinery to reproduce their own genes, making more viruses. The gene therapy virus, in turn, leaves behind a corrected gene in the DNA of cells they infect. Injected into the spinal cord, Gray’s virus can travel straight to the brain, leaving behind the corrected gene after the virus has run its course,” BuzzFeed stated. In July, an “experiment with a gene therapy virus that corrects SLC6A1 was tested on normal lab mice, which showed no sign of a toxic response, an encouraging sign. And by September, a line of CRISPR mice with Maxwell’s exact genetic mutation had been created at Tongji University. “’ It is the literal mouse ver-
sion of him,” said Freed. “Testing a therapy in this mouse is as close as science can get to testing in my son directly.” While the mice spend several weeks in quarantine, they will be tested to make sure they have Maxwell’s “ ‘specific point’ mutation in the SLC6A1 gene. [The mice will be] breed with normal lab mice to produce generations of mixed-inheritance mice to
serve as controls in future experiments,” Katty Kang of Vanderbilt University and an expert on the neurotransmitter disrupted by Maxwell’s mutation told BuzzFeed. The mice will closely be monitored to make sure they have the same “problems and genetic as human patients with SLC6A1.” Then the mice can be used in future gene therapy clinical trials. In the meantime, Gray and his team are conducting gene therapy safety tests with a virus on normal lab mice. Once the Chinese mice arrive, they will receive the virus to determine if the symptoms improve and what brain cells accept the corrected gene. “And then, Freed just needs another $5.5 million. Half a million dollars will go to test the virus in a second SLC6A1 animal model, likely a rat, as another safety step. [Then] $2 million will go toward creating more of the gene-correcting virus for a human safety study if that proves to be safe. And finally, if all that works out, $3 million will be needed to conduct the experiment on Maxwell and other children next year, following the path of the GAN clinical
trial led by Gray.” In total, Amber and Mark will need to raise as much as $7 million to test a genetic treatment for their child. “Helbig says that ‘cautious optimism’ is appropriate on the chances of research yielding a genetic therapy for children like Maxwell. For SLC6A1, it’s really too early to say whether this is going to work. “But if it works, it might lead many more parents to get genetic tests for children that will reveal undiagnosed problems, she said. Many doctors discourage extensive genetic tests, thinking they won’t find anything helpful. In the absence of known treatments, insurers are also reluctant to pay for such tests, discouraging all but the most fortunate and resourceful parents. Even for them, there are no guarantees. ‘“The other tough reality is the possibility this treatment won’t be completed in time to help Maxwell,” said Freed. ‘I love him with every ounce of my being, and I want him to know that I did everything humanly possible to change his outcome.’” BuzzFeed concludes.
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Office. It found that there has been “an increase in statewide annual average temperatures of 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) over the past 30 years and 2.5°F degrees over the past 50 years, with daily minimum temperatures increasing more than daily maximum temperatures over the past 30 years.” It also found that “heat waves, droughts and wildfires are projected to increase in frequency and severity due to the projected overall warming.” On the subject of the state’s forests, the study said, “Due to longer and more severe droughts, more frequent and severe fires, and conditions more suitable to insect outbreaks and spread of non-native plant species, individual trees and forested landscapes will likely become more vulnerable to insect and pathogen invasions.” Pointing to the description of the city council’s responsibilities on the GV website that says they will “make policies and laws that will sustain and enhance the quality of life in Greenwood Village,” Weeks said that “signing the ‘We
High school students filled the city council chamber.
Are Still In’ pledge does exactly this,” because reducing carbon emissions will improve water and air quality for residents and will save you and your taxpayers money.” She suggested switching to electric-powered city vehicles and installing solar panels on city buildings as ways of reducing the city’s carbon footprint and saving tax dollars. Another student, Aiden Patrick, told the city council that the pledge has already been signed by 10 states, 287 cities and counties, 353 colleges and universities, 2,229 businesses and investors, 67
— Continued from page 21 — smith Gulch Sanitation District will accept sealed bid proposals for the Lift Station Upgrades Project in Greenwood Village. The project is located within the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado and includes, but is not limited to: Remove approximately 70 linear feet of 8-inch force main, abandon 2,057 linear feet of 8” force main in place, install 2,150 linear feet of 6-inch force main using open cut excavation, install 300 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity pipe, install one (1) 8’ diameter precast overflow vault at the Chenango Lift Station site, install two (2) 8’X10’ precast overflow vaults at Campus lift Station Site, remove and replace all mechanical piping and electrical work at the Campus lift station site, install one (1) flow meter in Campus lift station dry well, replace two (2) existing submersible sewer pumps at Campus lift station, install two (2) new flow meters in manholes, install one (1) new bypass pumping manhole, install five
(5) new 4-foot diameter sanitary sewer manholes and raise top slab of existing dry well at Campus Lift Station. A mandatory pre-bid conference with a site walk after will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2020 at 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Sealed Competitive Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and alternates (if any) will be made available to the Bidders after the Bids have been opened. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT: LIFT STATION UPGRADES PROJECT”. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of
cultural institutions, 28 health care organizations, 50 faith groups, and 10 tribes, representing more than half of all Americans. She pointed out that only three countries in the world have not ratified the Paris Agreement (Syria, Nicaragua, and the United States) and that the declaration “is a way for local governments to declare that they are still dedicated to environmental action.” Students Samantha Schechterman, Bryn Flanigan, Joel Douglas, Sage Cramer, and Grace Campbell also spoke to the city council, urging it to take a stand on climate
sixty (60) days after said closing time. Bid packages will be available electronically starting on December 12, 2019 at www.questcdn.com under Login for a $15.00 charge. The user will be directed to enter a project code of 6612715. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information. Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond, Cashier’s Check or Certified Check, payable to Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District in the amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total amount of the Bid, to be retained by the District, will be required until a contract is executed. If the successful Bidder should fail to enter into a contract with the District, his check or bid bond will be held as liquidated damages, in which event the Contract may then be awarded to the next lowest qualified bidder.
change for the protection of future generations Council member Anne Ingebretsen commended the students “not about the merits of your very eloquent presentations,” but on their civic engagement. The Villager reached out to the mayor and city council to ask what they intend to do in response to the students’ request. Council Member Tom Dougherty said, “I’ve been corresponding with the students and we are trying to schedule a meeting to discuss this further.” Mayor Lantz told us, “Council has historically not taken a position on national or international
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities or irregularities therein, and to accept the proposal that in the opinion of the Owner is in the best interest of Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District. Published in The Villager First Publication: December 12, 2019 Last Publication: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9427 ____________________________ 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINALPAYMENT TUCSON WAY OUTFALL (Contract No.CPR16-00018-C-1) Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 a.m. on January 6, 2020, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to Edge Contracting Inc. 1453 Brickyard Road, Golden CO 80403 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above- referenced PROJECT.
issues. Recently, we had a discussion regarding that stance. The Council’s consensus was to retain our focus on the local issues on which we were elected. My belief is the Council will maintain that position and I would support their choice.” GV City Council members Dave Kerber, Dave Bullock, Anne Ingebretsen, Jerry Presley, Judy Hilton, Libby Barnacle, and Donna Johnston did not respond to our inquiry by press time. The “We Are Still In” declaration, first issued on June 5, 2017, contains only 471 words. It is not apolitical. The home page says, “President Trump wants out. We are still in.” After announcing his intention to withdraw the United States from the agreement in 2017, Trump formalized the action on Nov. 4, 2019, the first possible day, under the accord’s complex rules on withdrawal. Under those rules, the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change will become effective on Nov. 4, 2020. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of suchclaim. All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado,
80112, on or before the abovementioned date and time of finalsettlement. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for suchclaim. OWNER: Southeast MetroStormwater Authority Name: Paul Danley Title: ExecutiveDirector Section 00 65 33-1 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 12, 2019 Last Publication: December 19, 2019 Legal # 9429
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won’t be any parking available,” she said. She added that the city staff is “outstanding” but that they appear to be “lobbyists for the developers.” A fourth resident, Ron Phelps, who recently lost a bid to unseat Candace Moon as council representative in District 1, the eastern-most area of Centennial, also spoke in regard to the proposed residential development, stating that he represented a group
called The Neighbors of the Streets at Southglenn. Citizens are “becoming engaged” to oppose the dense development, he said. Phelps stated that he believes that the proper amount of land around each home should be one-third acre. Centennial is largely a “bedroom community” and is not set up to accommodate such dense residential development, he stated. Phelps said there are 470 “engaged citizens” opposing the developers’ proposed plans. He stated
that the developers have not tried to work with the group that he represents. Phelps said he has talked to the developers via telephone, and they are not willing to consider plans other than the dense apartment development. Phelps also stated that residents have “lost trust” in the Centennial City Council. He predicted that the anti-apartment group will “fight this plan” and is “willing to learn and do whatever is necessary” to prevent the dense development.
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