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GV finally decides how it will regulate ground-mounted solar energy systems… and it’s complicated – Part 4 in a series

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

After ten meetings over 12 months on the subject of regulating ground-mounted solar panels at homes in Greenwood Village, on December 6, the city council passed on final reading an ordinance describing how its residents may install such systems on their property going forward.

One of the requirements is that the total surface area (length times width of each panel) of the solar energy system must be counted toward the maximum square footage allowed on the property for accessory structures. The GV land development code states that, “Accessory structures shall not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of a rear yard or thirty percent (30%) of a side yard.” Therefore, any GV resident who wishes to install a ground-mounted solar system must first calculate the number of square feet of ground in his/her side yard or back yard, depending upon where he or she wants to put solar panels. Then they must measure the area in square feet of each of the solar panels in the array and make sure that that total area, combined with the number of square feet of their property occupied by any other accessory structures they have or may want to have in the future, such as sheds, barns, tennis courts, sports courts, swimming pools, etc., does not exceed 30% of the number of square feet that comprise the side or back yard that they wish to use to house the solar panels and any other accessory structures. Additionally, these clean energy systems must be accompanied by “year-round dense landscape plantings of sufficient height and mass to effectively screen them at least 80% from view” if they “are visible from ground level living areas of adjacent properties.” The new regulation also requires that solar arrays can be no taller than six feet on GV lots threefourths of an acre or less and no taller than nine feet on GV lots of any size that are one acre or larger.

While those regulatory details were being negotiated over the past year, the GV council asked the city’s planning staff to research how other cities regulate ground-mounted solar panel systems. On September 13, city staff reported that Aurora, Boulder, Castle Rock, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Englewood, Lakewood, Littleton, Lone Tree, Parker, Thornton and Westminster have no screening requirements for ground-mounted solar ar-

rays, except that Lakewood requires that solar arrays be screened only if they are in the front yard of a property.

(In GV, they would not be permitted in a front yard.)

Staff reported that most but not all cities required only that ground-mounted solar systems meet setback requirements. Similarly, in nearby Centennial, The Villager found that ground-mounted solar systems were not limited in height nor required to be screened, only that they meet setback requirements.

The language of this new regulation was settled on after discussions in ten study sessions and city council meetings beginning on January 4, 2021, when Council Member Dave Bullock first reported that a resident of GV district one had complained to him about what they felt was an unsightly solar array on a nearby property. It was discovered during one of the subsequent meetings on the issue held on May 3, 2021, May 17, 2021, June 7, 2021, July 19, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 13, 2021, October 18, 2021 and November 1, 2021, that the large, unscreened solar array that the resident had complained about was installed with a properly approved GV city permit. The solar array was not screened because the city did not require that it be screened.

During one of the meetings at GV City Hall during the summer, The Villager talked to one member of the couple who had lodged the original complaint with Bullock and asked her if she or her husband had ever spoken to their neighbor about their concerns.

She told us they had not. We also discovered that Bullock too had never spoken to the district one resident with the unscreened solar array about their neighbor’s concerns.

During the year that it took the city council to agree on how it wished to regulate ground-mounted solar panels, a number of council members, including former Council Member Jerry Presley, who also represented district one, former Council Member Tom Dougherty, and at times, current Council Member Anne Ingebretsen, recommended that the problem could be resolved by the city simply requiring that new ground-mounted solar arrays be “reasonably screened” from neighbors views.

On September 13, as that idea was being discussed and debated, Presley pointed out, “The word reasonable or reasonably appears 155 times in our municipal code. It’s used to describe how to screen trash cans, it’s used to describe how to screen equestri-

an mirrors and 144 other uses of that word. I don’t think that we’re at risk by having the staff make the determination of what reasonable is.”

(In 2019, the council adopted another new ordinance solely to regulate equestrian mirrors after a resident in district one complained about mirrors being used in some locations of a riding arena for a teen-aged resident training for equestrian competition in the Olympics.) In response to Presley pointing out that the term “reasonable” or “reasonably” was commonly used in GV’s Municipal Code, Mayor Pro Tem Dave Kerber opined that, “A reasonable standard is no standard at all.” Bullock said, on that occasion and several others, that he was against the use of the term “reasonably screened” because it would be based on the judgment of the city’s community development director and, although he trusted the current community development director, he did not trust that future city staffers in that job would make a good judgment in that regard.

Bullock insisted that a percentage of screening would be a better solution if the ordinance contained a photograph of what that was expected to look like. The city attorney pointed out that such a photograph could not be a part of an ordinance, however the council could promulgate a new regulatory resolution that contained a photograph of what sufficient screening should look like, in conjunction with the new regulatory ordinance on the subject.

In the end, that is what the council decided to do.

There is no language in the new regulatory ordinance encouraging GV residents to use solar energy or any other renewable energy. A new state law, SB21-261, passed this year, says that, “customer-sited renewable energy generation facilities…can make important contributions toward meeting Colorado’s declared goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing a reliable, adaptable supply of electricity for homes, businesses, and the rapidly increasing numbers of electric vehicles, and that existing limits on customer-sited renewable energy generation facilities unnecessarily restrict this potential.”

The new statute removed the limitation of 120% of a utility customer’s necessary use of energy for renewable energy credits, allowing utility customers to produce higher amounts of renewable energy than they use, which could then be stored or sold back to the utility. When that issue was Continued on page 16

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The novelty of manners At times it seems we live beyond the pale.

In contemporary American society, crass, rude, and careless behavior too often masquerades as bold, assertive, and independent expression. The manners, traditions, and customs that once seemed so central to American life seem to fade on a daily basis, replaced by people acting on base instincts. The decorum that should be sacrosanct in institutions like Congress is no longer practiced, required, or even expected. The basic decency that should be standard in places like the schoolhouse and the church parking lot is embarrassingly absent. Sometimes I think contemporary American society needs a few more Lady Catherines.

Jane Austen’s timeless novel Pride & Prejudice is considered a novel of manners for its detailed examination of the customs, institutions, and culture of the time in which the story is set. The novel is also a rather intricate tale of relationships and traditions, as well as biting satire and social criticism of the society its characters inhabit.

It is a wonderfully entertaining narrative as well a rich character study of numerous personalities inherent in regency England.

One of those characters, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, is often perceived as somewhat of a villain, a snobby elitist member of the nobility who seeks only to destroy the inevitable union of Elizabeth and Darcy. And, of course, she is that and more.

Her suspicion, judgment, and ridicule of the Bennett sisters is scathingly cold. Alas, it is also fair. Despite her callous contempt for people beneath her social class, Lady Catherine is also correct in much of her criticisms of the Bennett family.

They are, at times, embarrassingly crass and inappropriate.

The true wisdom and beauty of Austen’s novel is that she simultaneously upholds the institutions and values of her society as she satirizes and criticizes them. The book is a novel of decorum and manners, two important tenets of civilized society. Both qualities are severely lacking in young Lydia Bennett, as well as the rakish Wickham who nearly destroys the Bennett family by stealing the virtue of their youngest and most naive daughter. Fortunately for Lydia, her older sister Elizabeth is not so crass and careless. And, it’s Elizabeth’s inherent goodness which unites her with the gentleman Darcy who resolves the family drama with tact and discretion. Ultimately, when Elizabeth Bennett stands up to Lady Catherine, she actually represents all the poise, reserve, and class the rest of her family lacked. I can only imagine what the institutionally reserved Lady Catherine or the naturally re-

fined Elizabeth Bennett might think of contemporary society.

In a recent column for The Atlantic, conservative columnist David Brooks laments a similar lack of manners and decorum in the nature of American politics.

An erudite scholar and social critic in his own right, Brooks often looks to the great thinkers of the neoclassical era for insight into the human condition.

Enlightenment philosophers such as David Hume were concerned that man’s faculty for reason was not strong enough to control his inclination to selfish-

ness. As a result of Hume’s concern, and to an extent those of Lady Catherine, nineteenth century writers crafted their vision “about how we produce good citizens—people who are moderate in their zeal, sympathetic to the marginalized, reliable in their diligence, and willing to sacrifice the private interest for public good.”

Noting specifically the increasingly crass behavior among some members of the Republican party, Brooks fears the party has strayed far from the principles of conservative godfather Edmund Burke. In reviewing the writings of Hume and Burke, Brooks ponders how the country arrived at this point.

Brooks reminds readers how Burke, in some ways a contemporary of the Lady Catherines in nineteenth century England, lamented an increasingly blunt and mannerless society and stressed the importance of dignified behavior in our leaders

and citizens. “Manners are of more importance than laws’’ asserts Burke, for “upon them, in great measure, the laws depend.” Clearly, the lessons of the nineteenth century are lost on many people today, including those at the highest reaches of society and government.

In discussing his novel The Lord of the Flies, William Golding once explained how the story’s moral “is that the shape of a society must depend upon the ethical nature of the individual and not on any political system, however apparently logical or respectable.” That ethical nature seems to be in short supply in a society looking increasingly beyond the pale.

Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko @gmail.com

In contemporary American society, crass, rude, and careless behavior too often masquerades as bold, assertive, and independent expression.

The manners, traditions, and customs that once seemed so central to American life seem to fade on a daily basis, replaced by people acting on base instincts. The decorum that should be sacrosanct in institutions like Congress is no longer practiced, required, or even expected.

The basic decency that should be standard in places like the schoolhouse and the church parking lot is embarrassingly absent.

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A Christmas story about giving, the real meaning of Christmas spirit It was many years ago on a remote ranch in N.W. Colorado that this little story begins. I was around six yeas old and we lived in a very rural area in a small wooden frame house heated only by one kitchen stove that was fired by wood and coal.

Everyone on a ranch or farm has daily chores to perform. All of the livestock must be fed in the early morning every day. My chore was to make sure that the wood box was full and the coal bucket had coal from the nearby coal house in the ranch yard. We had an icehouse with blocks of ice cut from the nearby Yampa river. Our barn kept the 1945 white Plymouth car, tack for the horses and the team that pulled the wagon to feed the livestock.

We did not have any running water in the house and drank water from the nearby river gathered with a bucket. The outhouse was across the yard, having no indoor plumbing.

We used lamps for evening light.

It was late in the afternoon of Christmas eve when my mother asked me to bring in some more wood and coal for the stove. She related that she was going to make some

cakes, cookies and candy.

I rushed to the woodpile and gathered an armload of kindling and then to the coal house to fill the coal bucket.

I had visions of fudge and cookies running thru my young brain.

As darkness descended, my father came to the house from his evening chores that included milking our jersey milk cow.

This wonderful cow provided us abundant milk and cream, kept cool by a block of ice in the wooden icebox, now a valued treasure in antique stores.

The kitchen was filled with the aroma of chocolate, cookies, fudge and cakes cooling on the table. I could hardly contain my mirth and joy and the upcoming feast of these homemade delacies. Sugar had been rationed during World War ll and sweets were scarce around our house.

But, instead of offering me any of the treats my mother wrapped up the sweets and put them in sacks and into a cardboard box with some other packages. Meantime my father had pulled the car to the front door and I knew we were going somewhere. I was furious, how could they not share these treats

with me. This was just an outrageous act and I was full of disappointment as we donned our coats and hit the frozen dirt road.

We traveled four miles past Juniper Springs where there was a remote country store and post office and headed up a mountainous sagebrush ravine. My mother was a teacher and taught school at the Saddle Mountain school in the nearby area. Well named because she rode horseback to the school.

It was pitch black when we turned off the narrow dirt road and went down into a gulch and back up into a yard with a small cabin and lamplight glowing out of the cabin window.

“What is this all about?” I wondered. Several dogs came barking at the car as we gather the sacks and approached the cabin door. From the dark entry way, I heard a man say, “Hello June, what brings you here tonight?” That was my mother’s name. As I entered the cabin, there were six children of varying ages sitting around the kitchen table. I looked on the table and there was one tin pan of cornbread, the Christmas evening meal.

Out of the box came cookies, my beloved fudge, candies,

and presents, the children were thrilled and laughing. I suddenly went from being an angry little boy to being so proud of my mother. How did she know that these children had nothing for Christmas? But of course, she knew everything about this family as their schoolteacher.

Their joy meant everything to me, and I laughed all the way back home. I was so proud of my parents.

I never got a bite of fudge, but I received a message of sweetness from my mother and father that I have never forgotten from many years ago.

Occasionally I will read about one of these family members in the local Craig newspaper as they have grown up and have families of their own. I saw an obituary on one of the girls recently.

It was on this Christmas eve that I learned the real meaning of Christmas and that the real joy is in giving and not receiving.

I’ve written this story many times and we publish it yearly at Christmas. I hope that it leaves a lasting memory in the minds of those who really wish to capture the true meaning of the Christmas spirit.

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I guess that we can all breathe a sigh of relief that we’re still alive at the end of 2021. What a challenge for America and the world.

Overall, I think the nation has done the best possible to fight the pandemic.

However, I would never discharge military members or health care workers for refusing to be vaccinated for any reason.

While science indicates that it is the best way to combat the dreaded plague, it is a matter of personal choice. I’m fully vaccinated with the booster shot and feel much safer because of the inoculations. I have suffered almost no side effects, except sometimes the sniffles. *** December 15 I accompanied by good friend Bob Pulsipher to the “Winter Rendezvous” of The Denver Posse of Westerners; a group of Colorado writers and historians of some repute. Mr. History Colorado, Tom Noel, is one of the notable writers in the creative group of book writers and authors.

The event was held in an active bookbinding building at 1401 West 47th Avenue in North Denver. This is Senator Dennis Gallagher territory and he was present for the Rendezvous in good health and spirit.

The evening featured the annual Rosenstock Award to the Beulah Historical Society

for “Outstanding Contributions to Colorado History.” The group has established a new museum on a one-acre parcel of land in Beulah; a small community of 800 to 1000 residents, 25 miles Southwest of Pueblo. The Beulah Historical Society was established in 1975 with 25 members, today they have grown membership to 220 in their new home.

A second award for “Lifetime Achievement In Western History” was presented to Joe Sokolowski, a longtime members of the Denver Posse and a one-time student of Tom Noel. An active writer, Sokolowski is an Air Force veteran and worked at Ralph Schomp BMW from 1983 until 2010. He is an active member of Historic Denver and has written over 100 histories on a variety of topics. He and his wife Rita have worked tirelessly in supporting the Posse organization, along with Boy Scout service and hosting dozens of exchange students. *** Afshin Safavi hosted a magnificent birthday party for his wife Dr. Atousa Safavi at the Franciscan Event Center in Centennial Saturday, December 11. 100 friends of the couple were present at the surprise party. This event center is very close to the Centennial City Bldg., located on Revere St. First visit ever to this exquisite facility that holds special events and weddings. The birthday par-

ty was fabulous with Afshin celebrating his wife’s birthday with dancing and a buffet dinner. The Cherry Hills council member first met his wife at a dance 27 years ago. It was a very festive occasion enjoyed by the couple’s many friends.

Happy Birthday Dr. Atousa Safavi who owns and operates a South Denver dental clinic. *** Attended another surprise birthday celebration December 18 for Glory Weisberg who observed a milestone birthday December 14. Steven Edmonds and Daniel Kopnisky hosted a house party for Glory who has communicated with Steve and Daniel for years.

The intimate dinner party included Glory’s society leaders who she worked with covering non-profit events over three decades at the Villager Newspaper. Son Steve and daughter in-law Fatima Weisberg escorted her to the dinner party.

Glory was in good spirts and missing venerable David who accompanied her on so many charitable events. It was Glory who made a brave decision, supported by the newspaper, to cease coverage of non-profit smoking events bringing a halt to the fume’s decades ago. *** We’re about to wrap up this year of change and challenge. The New Year will be faced with courage, patience, and dedicated service by our many care givers and medical staffs who have

done so much for the nation’s pandemic patients. Doctors and nurses should be on the cover of TIME magazine as the heroes of the century. *** Dr. Purnima Voria, CEO of the National US-India Chamber of Commerce, hosted a two-hour event at the Metro State Campus student center building Dec. 14, featuring a gift painting received from Denver’s Indian Sister City “Chennai,” resulting from a recent Denver Sister/City delegation trip. The program also included a preview video presentation of the major premiere movie “The Kashmir Files” and a panel discussion of the controversial split of Hindu Kashmiri (India). The Harvard graduate film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri was present and discussed the intense research done on the film over an 18-month period.

Agnihotri is a leading film maker in India. The film is being released in the United States in January. Denverite Ambassador Sam Zakhem introduced the program to invited guests and Denver city officials and Sister City staff. *** The new student center and administration building on the Metropolitan State University Campus is outstanding as the University soars over 30,000 students, leading the state in diversity, higher education, and opportunities for all students.

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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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QUOTE of the WEEK QUOTE of theisWEEK Christmas joy,

religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.

– Pope Francis

December 23, 2021 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

OPINION

Colorado’s “crime tsunami” A new study from the Common Sense Institute reports that property and violent crimes are rising faster in Colorado than nationally. They report violent crime jumping 10% last year in Colorado compared to 5% nationally, with property crime rising 8% while declining 8% nationally.

The first question to ask when analyzing such results is what is the source.

The Common Sense Institute is a local think tank promoting free enterprise, economic vitality, individual opportunity, dynamic research, and is nonpartisan.

These seem like common sense goals, reinforcing the institute’s name, far from any political extremes, providing credibility to their research and analysis.

Their research calculates the crime cost for Colorado at $27 billion last year. Former 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler describes it, “We are awash in a crime tsunami.” Brauchler and former Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrisey conducted the study. Both have extensive experience with the criminal justice system.

They also found that crime has been on the rise in Colo-

LETTERS Frontline Heroes

Dear Editor, In a region as large and diverse as the greater Denver area, we need quality hospital systems which can support our needs.

Here in the southern part of the metro region, we are fortunate to have access to numerous medical facilities providing quality care to our communities. UC Health, HealthONE, Centura Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Craig, and Centennial Hospitals are just a few of the many options available.

These facilities are open 365 days a year to provide care to any patient walking through their door and serve as a critical safety net for the health and wellbeing of our local families and our larger workforce. Our local hospital system’s scale and resources also allows them to provide for all, resulting in millions of dollars of charity work, discounts, and uncompensated care for Denver’s most vulnerable residents.

Now more than ever, our city relies on the incredible work of our frontline

rado for the past decade, with the murder rate up 106%, rape up 9%, assault up 40%, and vehicle theft up 135%, Colorado leading the nation in that last metric for 2020.

These numbers are unsurprising for those watching the local news where these crimes are

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH frequently reported.

For example, the Denver Post recently wrote, “13 teens shot in two weeks” in Aurora. This is the type of news heard in Chicago, but not in Denver. But unfortunately, times have changed for metro Denver.

One explanation is that defendants in felony cases are being released from Denver County Court without having to post bond. According to CBS Local, most Colorado judicial districts have a bond schedule based on the offense, but judges have discretion to set the bond.

Court records show judges giving bonds of zero, $1, or $2 to those charged with violent crimes and long criminal histories. When criminals are caught and released, many reoffend as they are not in jail.

The study found a 23% drop in Colorado prison population since 2008 while crime is up 47%.

heroes as we continue to remain vigilant about COVID-19 and new variants that emerge. This global pandemic has created many challenges for our communities, but it has been a comfort to have a trained and skilled workforce ready to combat the health challenges we have faced.

At the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, we know not every local employee has access to healthcare options. But with our local hospitals continued commitment to never turning patients away, Denver’s residents can take comfort in knowing they have access to numerous facilities nearby.

Sincerely, Jeff Keener President/CEO South Metro Denver Chamber

Climate change ain’t so bad

I had that thought as I sat outside in December on a 72° day. Then I thought about breathing smoke in summer and not being able to see the mountains.

I also thought of driving through the mountains last week and seeing the

Criminal justice reform is a priority of the Colorado Attorney General, “To the extent we can, we should work to reduce the level of incarceration in Colorado.” If bad behavior is encouraged by not being punished, then it is logical to see such behavior increase.

Incarcerated criminals won’t be committing crimes, those set free will be.

Mental illness and substance abuse are also to blame, but more for Denver’s increasing homeless problem than the overall rising rate of crime.

Governor Jared Polis’s office disputes the study findings, claiming the crime rate is only up 9% from 2019. It all depends on how one parses the numbers, comparing one time point to another, finding different percentages based on what’s compared to what. But both acknowledge that Colorado crime is up.

It’s not only Colorado.

By early December of this year, at least 12 major US cities broke annual homicide records in 2021, with three weeks yet to go in the year.

As George Brauchler, one of the study authors noted, “The Legislature has focused on being offender-friendly vs. victim-friendly.” That may be the take home message regarding this disturbing Denver crime trend.

slopes bone dry except for a few thin ribbons where man-made snow allows for what we now call skiing. I thought of farmers who may not be able to grow crops and ranchers who may not be able to raise cattle. In a few years we may not have enough water to drink.

Before long, we will long for the good old days when we could’ve done something about climate change.

I cry for our children and their children.

Bob Steiert Cherry Hills Village

40 great years

Bob and Gerri: I really enjoyed your look back over the past 40 years. It is especially meaningful because it coincides with my arrival in Colorado following my 20 year military career. I arrived here on May 1, 1983, which was shortly after you started the Villager. And I have been a loyal subscriber ever since. Congratulations on 40 great years.

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Friends of Nursing hosts holiday dinner at Wellshire Event Center Award-winning opera singers Claire McCahan and Schyler Vargas changed up their talent to serenade the audience as well as encouraged sing-a-longs for Christmas carols when Friends of Nursing (FON) held its festive holiday dinner and silent auction. Phyllis Wicklund coordinated the music and talented Abbe FLEURISH Adams coordinated the décor including pine cone ornament favors and embellishing the dessert cake. President-Elect Melanie Wallace had exciting announcements including Friends of Nursing Officers: Melanie Wallace, President $31,000 had been raised for – Elect; Greta Pollard, President; Teri Carlson, scholarships at the last event Treasurer; Jenny Allert, Secretary and two new named scholarPhotos by Scottie Iverson ships have been added.

LaFawn Biddle is surrounded by Dave and Dr. Amy Barton who is a past president of FON

Guests were treated to music performances by Baritone Schyler Vargas, Mezzo-soprano Claire McCahan accompanied by collaborative pianist Keith Teepen

Representatives from schools that FON awards scholarships: Dr. Tammie Huddle, Colorado Christian University; Dr. Cathy Witt, Regis University; Dr. Terry Buxton, Metropolitan State University; Dr. Amy Barton, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Campus

RIGHT: DAP Board members: President Maureen Rojas – Phi Mu, Vice President Jill LaCroix – Sigma Sigma Sigma, Treasurer Bonnie Johnson – Zeta Tau Alpha, Secretary Kendy Blake – Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delegate-at-Large Stacey Cummins Alpha Xi Delta FAR RIGHT: Olinga Hargreaves – Alpha Chi Omega and Alex Tibar – Alpha Epsilon Phi chaired the successful basket auction Photos by Scottie Iverson

Denver Alumnae Panhellenic rings in the season Philanthropy comes full circle

Jill LaCroix was in charge of the annual holiday event for alumnae members representing 26 national and international women’s fraternities.

Council members and guests celebrated at Baldoria on the Water that was all dressed up in décor for the season and the buffet luncheon occasion.

Olinga Hargreaves and Alex Tibar coordinated the basket auction that raised funds for sorority women’s educational scholarships. Philanthropy

and education are important elements of sorority life.

Philanthropy came full circle! Joan Cohen – Kappa Kappa Gamma, who had chaired Sunset in the Country many years ago to benefit Anchor Center for Blind Children (the charity of Delta Gamma), had purchased a John Deer child-size tractor at that event. She donated it back for the DAP auction and it was purchased by Lisa Poche of Alpha Omicron Pi for $300.- contributing greatly to the success of fundraising for scholarships!

DAP Past Presidents: Front: Leigh Ann Kudloff – Gamma Phi Beta, Joan Cohen – Kappa Kappa Gamma, Back: Clara Tomsula – Alpha Omicron Pi, Olinga Hargreaves – Alpha Chi Omega, Renee Verspoor – Alpha Phi, Stacey Slaughter – Delta Zeta, Stacey Cummins – Alpha Xi Delta (Not pictured: Scottie Iverson – Kappa Alpha Theta)

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Colorado Ballet Auxiliary and Colorado Ballet celebrate Sugarplum Anniversary

Sugarplum Fairy Lily Bines with Matilda Cecilia Asarch and her dad David Asarch

Making up for lost time!

Since Covid prevented the 2020 Sugarplum Ball, there were three years of presentations for Sugarplums and Sugarplum Alums at the splendidly decorated Brown Palace Hotel. A tradition of the Colorado Ballet Auxiliary, the Sugarplum Program is a year filled with activities, friendship and giving for second-grade girls culminating with the Sugarplum Ball. The Colorado Ballet Auxiliary is dedicated to the support of one

Cora Chandler Albanese and her dad Anthony Albanese

Lior Solis Korenblat and her dad Michael Kornblat Mistress of Ceremonies Denise Sanderson (Colorado Ballet Board) and husband Jim with Kimberly Bruetsch, chair of the entire Sugarplum Program and husband David Brattain.

of the nation’s premier dance companies – the renowned Colorado Ballet. New Advancement Director Karen Sumner was in attendance as well as 31 Anniversary Plums spanning decades. One of the most memorable events for a Plum is being presented on stage the following evening in the second act of The Nutcracker at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Set designs for the Sugarplum Ball were by Dave Barnes/Scenographics.

Two Plum families at dinner - Front Row Left: Avery Stassen (Plum) and her brother Lucas and behind them parents – Zach and Allyson Stassen. Front Row Right: Charlotte Ross (Plum) and her siblings Hudson and Jack with parents Elizabeth and Cory Ross in back

Cary McCormick Lu and her dad Cong Lu

Sugarplum Ball Chair Kristin Brownson and her daughter Caroline (2018 Plum)

Leaving a legacy - Seated: James Ruh, Laurel Rhodes, Carol Josephine Charles (2020 Plum), Bobbie Ruh (Inaugural Chair of Sugarplum Program in 1990) and Cotter Indie Charles. Standing: Lexie Rhodes and Marika Ruh (Plum in the original 1990 class) Photos by Scottie Iverson

Nick and Kallyn Connor with her parents Carol and Carl Vogel and children Cullen Connor, Jack Connor, Finn Connor, Lucy Connor and Audrey Connor (Plum Alum)

Plum Alums from years ago: Seated: Katie Jordan Little, Taylor Matthews, Ashley Matthews. Standing: Olivia Heiss (daughter of Colorado Ballet Auxiliary Co-President Linda Heiss) Mollie Jordan Little and Mimi Fedorowicz (daughter of Colorado Ballet Auxiliary Co-President Christine Fedorowicz)

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What exactly is a DRIPBaR?

THE DRIPBaR is focused on helping people obtain their best health using advances in intravenous (IV) therapies. Our dedication to cutting edge treatments, commitment to community, and the excellence of our experts lead our drive in the industry.

At THE DRIPBaR, everything we do is motivated by one fundamental focus – supporting the health of our clients.

IV vitamin therapy is the fastest way to deliver nutrients throughout the body, and we cater to all individuals wanting to make this a part of their regimen. Whether they are healthy and want to stay that way, or fighting an illness or chronic disease, we have something for everyone’s unique personal health.

What are the health benefits like helping with jet lag, altitude sickness, hangovers or dehydration?

Our IV drips offer a wide range of benefits including free radical neutralizing antioxidants, mitochondrial enhancing micronutrients, boosting energy and metabolism, micronutrient enhancing health support, increasing the immune system, vasodilating effects that can help improve blood flow to the muscles, assistance diminishing muscle cramps and/or irregular heart beats due to a lack of certain micronutrients lost by sweat or excretion, enhancing collagen production, improving the hair, skin, and nails, combating symptoms of depression and stress, rehydrating the body, helping alleviate headaches, and helping replenish micronutrients that can be lost due to leaky gut syndrome, IBS, missing intrinsic factors, or other GI illnesses causing malabsorption. Our intramuscular (IM) Quick Shots offer a “skinny down” version of our IV drips. We can support clients suffering from cancer, chronic liver disease, neuropathy, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and high levels of toxic heavy metals.

Please explain the process?

The process is quick and easy for our clients. With the assistance of our outstanding and knowledgeable registered nurses and medical director, the client determines which IV or IM Quick Shot is best for them. It is compounded in our isolator hood, the IV is placed or the IM Quick Shot is received, and the client is on their way. An IV takes approximately 30-90 minutes.

We pride ourselves in being the only company that is USP 797 compliant. What this means is that all of our IV drips and IM Quick Shots are compounded in an isolator hood that is located in our lab. Our staff and the isolator hood have gone through extensive certifications to create an added layer of safety for our clients.

Our sterile compliance ensures peace of mind that all treatments are compounded in our isolator hood, making them free of microbial or chemical contaminants.

Chrissy, please share your nursing background and passion for launching this business?

I am a registered nurse and worked in the oncology/stem cell transplant unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. My passion and true joy is taking care of people. My husband, Kane, and I have been married for almost 14 years, and

From left to right: Kristine Kamilatos, Emma Ledford, Jessica Sena (Medical Director), Chrissy Kaltenbronn (Owner), Krysta Peterson, Christina Garcia, and Emily Saelens

we have four children. What prompted my desire to work in the oncology field is having lost my mom and brother to cancer.

During their battle, I always had a desire to find additional therapies to fight their cancer or the awful side effects in conjunction with traditional therapies. After being a stay-athome mom for several years, I am finally fulfilling that goal of being able to help cancer patients, as well as help individuals maintain their health and wellness to prevent sickness, cancer, and disease.

Can you offer any testimonials?

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December 23, 2021 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11

Drug Side Effects – Cause and Prevention (Part 2 of 2)!

To understand Part 2, I will quickly summarize the three key points of Part 1 in this 2-Part article series: 1) Drug Side Effects are symptoms and health conditions caused by nutrient depletion and toxicity from the chemicals and other toxic substances in drugs.

People are taking multiple drugs today to treat the side effects caused by previously-prescribed drugs, some of which they may still be taking. Thus, creating more and more new symptoms and conditions for themselves AND making previous conditions worse. However, because drugs are formulated to suppress symptoms and manipulate biochemistry, they may think each new drug is making them better.

2) Drug Side Effect Prevention includes: A) Limiting drug use (prescribed or overthe-counter) to the original “short-term” purpose for which they were formulated, and that is: “Life-Threatening Emergencies” and B) Using Clinical Nutrition to provide the therapeutic nutrients the body requires to actually heal itself by correcting the nutrient- and toxicity-related causes of all other symptoms and conditions that are currently not life-threatening.

3) Also, in Part 1, I defined what Life-Threatening Emergencies are because, today,

many people are taking drugs for nutrient- and toxicity-related symptoms and conditions that are not currently life-threatening, but, in time, their long-term use of drugs will make them life-threatening and may even cause irreparable damage. (See Outcome #2 below) Now to continue with Part 2:

ON LONG-TERM DRUG THERAPY NOW? #1 and #2 below represents the Clinical Nutrition outcome for clients, who are on long-term drug therapy when they first contact me, even those who say, “Because there is no cure, I know I will always suffer the symptoms from and/or have to take drugs for this area of my body and/or this Diagnosis!”

[Remember the scientific fact I shared in “Why I Write Articles for You – My Story!” (Villager, 05/20/21, P16): “There is No Cure or No Known Cure often just means Drugs and Surgery will not cure it.”] Because the human body is innately designed to heal itself of anything, when the nutrients it requires are provided and interferences to its healing processes are removed.

And this is evident by these same clients expressing their amazement when their symptoms begin improving within weeks after starting Clinical Nutrition Therapy, and in due time,

they are able to return to their physician for help in… #1 – NO LONGER NEED DRUGS: … weaning off their drugs when they shared: “Why continue taking drugs for symptoms and conditions I no longer have?! OR help in… #2 – DRUGS THERAPY REDUCED: …reducing the strength and/or frequency of any drug their body still requires.

For those in #2: though they experienced significant improvement in their symptoms, (even up to 100% symptom free), and their Clinical Nutrition Test results indicated their body had “healed” itself to the best of its ability, considering the severe state of health they were in when they started their Clinical Nutrition Therapy… because of their long-term drug use, they had developed drug dependency and/or there was some permanent cellular or tissue damage from injury, heredity, or long-term drug use that prevented the area of the body from “completely” healing itself.

However, even in these #2 cases, my clients are satisfied with their Clinical Nutrition Therapy, having received safe and effective health improvement, originally thought not possible.

Thus, these clients continue their drug therapy at a reduced strength and/or frequency (which also means less nutrient depletion and toxicity) and receive ongoing therapeutic nutritional support for A) the weaker or partially-damaged area of their body to slow-down further deterioration and B) replenishing the drug-induced nutrient depletions and removing toxins caused from their reduced, but ongoing, drug therapy.

FOR BEST RESULTS: ADD CLINICAL NUTRITION THERAPY TO YOUR DRUG THERAPY! Whatever the reason for taking drugs, whether short- or long-term, your best health results will occur when you combine Clinical Nutrition Therapy with your Drug Therapy, for the reasons stated in this article, rather than using Drug Therapy alone.

Here is just one of many examples Why: When Claire started her Chemotherapy, I was contacted to provide Clinical Nutrition Therapy to support her biochemistry and, in doing so, she did not lose her hair, maintained sufficient energy, had less frequent and less severe nausea

and vomiting, and her physician said she was healing faster than his other patients (who were not in Clinical Nutrition Therapy).

NUTRITION FACT #19: When taking drugs for any reason, Clinical Nutrition Therapy is essential to replenish nutrients and to remove toxins; thereby, preventing both the development of new symptoms and conditions, as well as, making current conditions worse from Drug Side Effects.

For a copy of the above-referenced article, “Why I Write Articles for You – My Story,” you may refer to its past issue or Email: Villager@AdvancedClinicalNutrition.com.

Subject Line: Why I Write.

Also, please call me for a FREE Initial Consultation for help with the above!

Dr. Donna Smith holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition, is a Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.), a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.), a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (C.D.N.), a Canadian-Chartered Herbalist (C.H.) and owner of ADVANCED CLINICAL NUTRITION (Est. 1981) in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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Made-for-TV bowl games have changed everything

In case you haven’t noticed—and it’s perfectly fine, and even understandable, if you haven’t—college football bowl season is upon us. And as they say, it ain’t what it used to be.

As of today, THIRTEEN bowl games already have been played, and TWO MORE will be contested today (one in the afternoon, another at night). That leaves TWENTY-EIGHT to be played (and televised) in the 12 days between Christmas Eve and January 4, 2022. (That makes FORTY-THREE.) Remember when an invitation to a bowl game was something teams waited anxiously to receive and often were disappointed . . . when only the best teams got to

play an extra game—and some very good and deserving teams didn’t make the cut? For example, when Michigan State finished 8-1 and ranked third in the nation in 1957, but didn’t receive a bowl bid?

In 1958 (for the 1957 season) there were seven major bowl games—SEVEN: Rose (played annually since 1916), Sun, Sugar and Orange (all since 1935), Cotton (since 1937), Gator (since 1946) and Tangerine (since 1947). The 43 this year does not include the College Football Playoff championship game, which is scheduled for January 10.

What happened, you ask? In call letters: ESPN. Launched in 1979, the 24hour sports television network has grown into ESPN2, ESPN

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3, ESPN News, ESPNU, ESPN Classic, ESPN+ (streaming), 10 specialty and conference channels, and multinational sporting event promoter ESPN Events. It’s the latter that has contributed to the proliferation of second-rate bowl games in the last two decades.

About two-thirds of this year’s bowl games exist because of ESPN or ESPN Events. The cable network will televise 36—THIRTY-SIX—of the 43 bowls, and its sister event promoter owns— OWNS—17 of them. Few will attract enough fans to survive on their own, but ESPN’s rights fees keep them solvent. Ad revenues cover those fees, and then some.

The upshot is that EIGHTYSIX schools will play in bowl games this year—more than six times the number following the 1957 season. Of those 86, FORTY-ONE have seven or fewer victories (17 at 7-5 and one 7-6), TWENTY-TWO of them lost as many games as they won (6), and one has a losing record (Hawaii, 6-7) yet qualifies with six victories.

Six is the magic number, set by the NCAA as the number of victories required to be “bowl eligible.”

More than 40 schools finished with six or more victories in 1957, and that was when many teams played nine-game schedules. Twothirds of them stayed home.

What happens when there are more “bowl-eligible” teams than there are bowls? The answer is simple: add another game.

It happened this year, in fact.

After the San Francisco Bowl went under, the NCAA, at virtually the last minute, approved the addition of the Frisco Football Classic game—that’s Frisco, Texas, not slang for the City By The Bay. It will be played two days after the Frisco Bowl and 16 days before the FCS national championship game in the same location (also televised, on ESPN2). Miami (Ohio) and North Texas, a pair of 6-6 teams, will meet in the FFC. Along with ensuring that no 6-6 team was left behind, the NCAA by approving the FFC was able to justify admitting the University of Hawaii to the 2021 Bowl Club despite its losing record. That way the Rainbow Warriors get to host Memphis, another of those 6-6 teams, in Honolulu on Christmas Eve. So, what to make of all these bowl games?

Coaches love them for the extra practices and the head start on next season they represent, and ESPN obviously loves them, for the programming they provide and the revenue they generate. Sports Books no doubt relish the extra action.

But what about the fans and, especially TV viewers? Essentially, two-thirds of the bowl games are matchups that wouldn’t make a small ripple during the regular season. But they’re presented as “events” this time of year.

Ralph Russo, a writer for The Associated Press, penned a “Why

Watch” piece last week that looked at each game and offered a reason to tune in—tongue-in-cheek in some cases.

I particularly liked his thinking on two December 29 games: the first Fenway Bowl in Boston between 8-4 SMU and 6-6 Virginia (because “You miss baseball.”); and the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium matching 6-6 Maryland and 6-6 Virginia Tech (because “You really miss baseball.”).

Even better, though, was his comment on why to watch the Hawaii Bowl: “How many times can you watch ‘It’s a Wonderful Life”?

Really.” And his reason to watch the Camellia Bowl between Ball State (6-6) and Georgia State (7-5) on Christmas Day: “How many times can you watch ‘A Christmas Story’? Really.”

Maybe I’m just old-fashioned, but Idaho Potato Bowl . . . Gasparilla Bowl . . . Cheez-It Bowl . . . Duke’s Mayo Bowl . . . and Outback Bowl just don’t have the same ring as Rose Bowl . . . Sugar Bowl . . . Cotton Bowl . . . Orange Bowl . . . or Sun Bowl.

Mostly, they just make me think of food, which I guess is the idea anyway.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 13 books, seven of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.

The Village Toy Drive a huge success

he Village Toy Drive was a huge success with just under 900 gifts donated and $6,000 raised that went towards buying gift cards for the teenagers. This 8th Annual event is presented by First American State Bank, Volunteers of America, Cherry Hills Village Living and Gruber Commercial Real Estate, Inc. The final wrapSearch "Game book" to ping party was held163 on Thursday, order online from Amazon.

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drive. Every employee along with Volunteers of America staff, West Middle School Student Council, friends of friends and even local radio personality Kim Monson of The Kim Monson Show was there to help with the final “ wrap up “ so that less fortunate families in the Denver Metro area will have a glorious Christmas. Toys are being delivered by Volunteers of America this week along with 1500 Christmas baskets to families in need. There was a raffle drawing held for anyone whom donated cash and or gift items and the lucky winners were Jim Cull, the

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with FCI Constructors Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Countywide Security Project – Altura Plaza Exterior Site Modifications.

The work generally consisted of replacement of exit doors, signage and site modifications including installation of a new fence. Final Settlement will be made on January 11, 2022.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed

by FCI Constructors Inc or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used

by FCI Constructors Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid

by FCI Constructors Inc or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including January 10, 2022.

plat. The public hearing will be held at 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton CO with the option to participate remotely.

The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing and can be viewed on our website at https://arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. You can also listen to, or speak at, the meeting by calling 1-855-436-3656. To join the speaking queue, press *3 on the telephone keypad.

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 or by emailing planning@arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 23, 2021 Legal # 10557 ___________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 In re: the Marriage of· Petitioner: Elisa Plata and Respondent: Juan Francisco Ruedas Lamas

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from psi Construction Management, Inc.

Attorney for Petitioner: The Law Offices of Rodger C. Daley and Associates Rodger C. Daley, Atty. No. 12226 Carrie Vonachen, Atty. No. 34844 724 East 19th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80203 Telephone: 303-831-1100

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case.

Published in The Villager First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10561 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO PP21-001, COMANCHE CROSSING #03 / PRELIMINARY PLAT PROPOSAL: Owner, L&E Property Management, LLC, proposes a preliminary plat that subdivides 53.4 acres located south of the Watkins Road / Interstate 70 interchange into 19 lots and tracts to accommodate single family residential home sites as allowed by the underlying Rural Residential-B (RR-B) zoning.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 11, 2021, 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 Case No PP21-001, preliminary

Case No.: 21DR31501 Div.: 11 Ctrm: SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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

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

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

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

ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to DALE HORTON, DALE E HORTON, DAWN HORTON, DAWN C HORTON, HERBERT F SANFORD, MARK ZIRINSKY, CRUS HERNANDEZ, ESTATE OF CRUS HERNANDEZ, SHERIDAN SANITATION #2, SHERIDAN DELINQUENT STORM, MIKE KITAJIMA, FIRSTBANK OF WHEAT RIDGE, ARAPAHOE COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE, CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November, 2018, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to James P. Boyle, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: N 44 FT OF LOTS 13 & 14 ALSO E 3 FT 8 IN OF W 5 FT OF S 100 FT OF 14, EX RTS/WAY BLK 2 SHERIDAN aka 3435 W MANSFIELD AVE 1/2

and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to JAMES P BOYLE; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of DALE HORTON for said year 2017; That said JAMES P BOYLE, on the 1st day of November, 2021, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said JAMES P BOYLE, on or about the 20th day of March, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 10th day of December, 2021, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10543 ___________________________

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

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

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

Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under§14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant to §14-10-124( 1.5), C.R.S. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to a legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final decree of dissolution or legal separation, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

Automatic Temporary Injunction-By Order of Colorado Law, You and Your Spouse are: 1. Restrained from transferring, encumbering, concealing or in any way disposing of, without the consent of the other party or an Order of the Court, any marital property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life.

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

By checking this box, I am acknowledging I am filling in the blanks and not changing anything else on the form.

C&lBy checking this box, I am acknowledging that I have made a change to the original content of this form.

Date: November 29, 2021 Carrie Vonachen, #34844 Attorney for Petitioner Published in The Villager First Publication: : December 2, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10528 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ANNABELLA VANACKER, Child, and concerning SARAH VANACKER AND RICHARD LE MERT, Respondents, and concerning MATTHEW REINERT, Special Respondent.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com 303-636-1882 / (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 21JV357 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGEMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT FATHER RICHARD LE MERT JANUARY 19, 2022 AT 11:00 AM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY

COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT regarding RICHARD LE MERT on January 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Division 14 of the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right 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 and the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ bonnie.mclean •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 925 850 797.

The Court requests that you to be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin, in order for you to discuss the case with an attorney and/or caseworker, if you wish to do so.

Date: December 13, 2021/s/Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303.635.1882 Published in The Villager Published: December 23, 2021 Legal # 10558 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: ANNABELLA VANACKER, Child,

Published: December 23, 2021 Legal # 10559 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Dist. Ct. Clerk 7325 S. Potomac St. Englewood, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of: Jordan Daniel Titoni and Lindsay Michel Bryant Titoni for the Adoption of a Child and concerning Anessa Crystal Nicole Brown and all potential birthfathers, Respondents Case Number: 2021 JA 130 Div.: 22 Ctrm.: Ron J. Robinson, Attorney for Plaintiffs 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 111 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: (719) 330-6677 Fax: (719) 265-9298 E-mail ron@ronrobinsonlaw.com Atty. Ree;. # 1203 NOTICE OF HEARING To: above named Petitioners and to Respondent.

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the abovenamed Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that a hearing on termination of parental rights and an adoption hearing is set on February 17, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Published in The Villager Published: December 23, 2021 Legal # 10556 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT, ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Dist. Ct. Clerk 7325 S. Potomac St. Englewood, CO 80112 In the Matter of the Petition of:

and concerning

Jordan Daniel Titoni and

SARAH VANACKER AND RICHARD LE MERT, Respondents,

Lindsay Michel Bryant Titoni for the Adoption of a Child

and concerning MATTHEW REINERT, Special Respondent.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com 303-636-1882 / (F) 303-636-1889 NOTICE OF CONTINUED INITIAL HEARING REGARDING RESPONDENT FATHER RICHARD LE MERT AND SPECIAL RESPONDENT MATTHEW REINERT JANUARY 19, 2022 AT 11:00 AM

and concerning Anessa Crystal Nicole Brown and all potential birthfathers, Respondents Ron J. Robinson Attorney for Plaintiffs 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd.

Suite 111 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: (719) 330-6677 Fax: (719) 265-9298 E-mail ron@ronrobinsonlaw.com Atty. Ree;. # 1203 NOTICE OF HEARING Case Number: 2021 JA 130 Div.: 22 Ctrm.:

Case No: 21JV357 Division: 14

To: above named Petitioners and to Respondent.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for a CONTINUED INITIAL HEARING regarding RICHARD LE MERT AND MATTHEW REINERT on January 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Division 14 of the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the abovenamed Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ bonnie.mclean •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

An Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for

one year or more.

You are further notified that a hearing on termination of parental rights and an adoption hearing is set on February 17, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner(s).

Published in The Villager Published: December 23, 2021 Legal # 10560 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Denise Lynn Cheek, Deceased Case Number 2021PR031055 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, County, Colorado or Renee L. Frost c/o Webb Law Group, LLC, Joseph G. Webb, Esq. 925 South Niagara Street, Suite 240 Denver, Colorado 80224 Published in The Villager First Publication: : December 9, 2021 Last Publication: December 23, 2021 Legal # 10537 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald P. Trujillo, also known as Ronald Paul Trujillo, also known as Ronald Trujillo, Deceased Case Number 2021PR31286 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before April 22, 2022 (date)*, or the claims may be forever barred.

Angela Lopez, Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80228 Published in The Villager First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10555 ___________________________

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 7th day of January 2022 final settlement with C&L Water Solutions, Inc. will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2020 Cherrymoor South Interceptor Rehabilitation, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, January 7, 2022, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10561 __________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: Castlewood Water & Sanitation District 2021 Operations & Maintenance Project Owners: Castlewood Water & Sanitation District Project Location: City of Greenwood Village, Colorado

The Court requests that you to be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin, in order for you to discuss the case with an attorney and/or caseworker, if you wish to do so.

The Castlewood Water & Sanitation District plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement to Guildner Pipeline Maintenance after January 14, 2021. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the Castlewood Water & Sanitation District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Guildner Pipeline Maintenance, as necessary, to protect the Castlewood Water & Sanitation District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Guildner Pipeline Maintenance to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Guildner Pipeline Maintenance are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Date: December 13, 2021

as soon as possible, but no later than January 10, 2021.

/s/Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303.635.1882

Published in The Villager First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10553 ___________________________

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 925 850 797.

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December 23, 2021 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 15

Three female GOP members are seeking local elective office in 2022

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Marsha Berzins for Arapahoe County Treasurer

Marsha Berzins, who just completed 13 years of service on the Aurora City Council, has announced that she is a 2022 candidate for Arapahoe County Treasurer. Current Treasurer, Sue Sandstrom, CPA, is term-limited.

Berzins described herself as “a common-sense public servant who’s always been committed to working for others in our community” and “small business owner and proven leader with a voice who speaks for all citizens, regardless of their country of origin, language or religion.”

The county treasurer is responsible for collecting and investing county property tax revenues, then disbursing monies to other local governments and public entities including school districts.

The county treasurer also provides original and delinquent property tax statements to all property owners in Arapahoe County.

Berzins has been endorsed for election by State Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, Aurora Mayor Pro Tem Françoise Bergan, Aurora City Council Member Danielle Jurinsky, and former Aurora City Council Member Dave Gruber. Her website is www.marshaberzins.com.

Lora Thomas for Douglas County Sheriff

On December 10, recently

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Submissions are due by Jan. 7, 2022. Books must be published in Oct.-Dec. 2020 and 2021.

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Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas is a 2022 candidate for Douglas County Sheriff.

Former Aurora City Council Member Marsha Berzins is a 2022 candidate for Arapahoe County Treasurer.

Former Douglas County Undersheriff Holly Kluth is a 2022 candidate for Douglas County Sheriff.

re-elected Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas announced that she is a 2022 candidate for Douglas County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Tony Spurlock is also term-limited.

Prior to serving as a Douglas County Commissioner, Thomas spent 26 years as an officer with the Colorado State Patrol, rising to the rank of Major. After working for Governor Bill Owens as head of Homeland Security, she retired from the state patrol.

Thomas was then elected Douglas County Coroner, where she reduced the budget by one-third, even though cases were up by 45%.

In a radio interview, Thomas said, “I have always wanted to be the sheriff of Douglas County since 2005

and I’m going to do it this time.” Talking about her law enforcement career, Thomas noted that when she became a state trooper, she was one of only eight women in that job.

She pledged to take a hard look at the $85 million budget of the sheriff’s office, describing herself as “a proven leader” with “trusted experience” who “has been elected three times by the citizens of Douglas County.”

Commissioner Thomas holds an associate degree in criminal justice and B.S. in business with a finance emphasis along with an MBA from Regis University. She has also been an adjunct professor in the criminal justice program at Arapahoe Community College. Thomas’ website

is www.lorathomas.org.

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Holly Kluth for Douglas County Sheriff

Former Douglas County Undersheriff Holly Kluth, who first announced her intention to run for sheriff last February, describes her vision of the sheriff’s office as, “Officers and staff working in partnership with the community to create a place where citizens are safe, protected and free.”

In a recent radio interview, she said, “Law enforcement, public safety in Douglas County has been my passion for 32 years. My husband and I raised our kids here. This has been my community…I have worked for four sheriffs.

They have all given me the

opportunity to create programs that keep people safe and Douglas County is one of the safest counties in the entire Front Range, regardless of the increase in crime that we are dealing with just like everyone else.” She continued, “I’m proud of the opportunities I’ve had to create programs like the DNA Lab, Computer Forensic Lab, internet crimes against children programs to keep them safe.”

Kluth continued, “People’s biggest concerns are crime, homelessness and mental health issues,” which Kluth believes all stem from “the illegal drugs coming into this country.” She believes that drug crimes should carry stiff penalties and strong requirements that those who are addicted seek rehabilitation.

She noted that she has been a leader in the local Republican Party and that people wanted to “keep their guns and their other Constitutional rights.”

Encouraged to share her thoughts on the 2020 Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity Act during the radio interview, Kluth said that she thought “some of it is probably a good thing. Body cameras have shown us how good our officers are, and, when we have a bad officer, it’s easy to tell.” She felt that other parts of that law “are derogatory to the police.” Kluth’s website is www.hollykluthforsheriff.net.

The primary will be on June 28, 2022, leading to the November 8 general election. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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Celebrating 40 years of photos and events in The Villager

GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH DRIVE-UP CHRISTMAS

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taken in Susan Friedman’s First Grade Class at Looking back to perhaps the 1980s is a photo ren in that class can identify themselves at Greenwood Elementary. Perhaps parents or child what looks like a fun party.

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raised over the course of the debate on this new regulatory

ordinance, Bullock, who sponsored this rule, said, “I for one feel no connection or com-

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mitment to anything our legislature does because there’s many people in Greenwood Village that don’t agree with what the legislature passes.”

It is notable that the new regulatory ordinance applies only to ground mounted solar arrays. Greenwood Village does not regulate or limit rooftop solar panels. The ability to use roof-mounted solar panels is a function of the design of a roof, including where sun hits it and at what angle. A 2016 report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the United States Department of Energy states that, for Colorado statewide, the annual generation potential for rooftop solar arrays is only 27% of total energy needs for small buildings (5,000 square foot footprint or less) and 17% of total energy needs for medium and large buildings (over 5,000 square foot footprint).

Still, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, since 2010, Colorado’s renewable electricity net generation has more than tripled, led by increased wind and solar, and accounted for 30% of the state’s total generation in 2020.

It has been Colorado law for ten years that homeowners’ associations cannot “prohibit or restrict the installation or use of a renewable energy device.” Any rules or regulations by HOAs to do so are deemed, “void and unenforceable.” fmiklin.villager@gmail. com Editor’s note: Previous reports in this series were published in The Villager on July 29, 2021, August 5, 2021 and September 23, 2021.