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Aurora man who killed neighbor over fireworks found guilty An Arapahoe County District Court jury has returned guilty verdicts against the Aurora man who shot and killed his neighbor after an argument over Independence Day fireworks in 2019. Scott Alan Mathews Jr., 29, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Jaharie Wheeler, who was 38 years old when he was killed. “Bringing a gun to an argument can lead to tragic consequences, and that is the case here,” said District Attorney John Kellner. “The defendant made a horrible decision, and he will pay the consequences. The family of Mr. Wheeler will live with the result of that horrible decision for the rest of their lives.” On July 4, 2019, Mathews and his girlfriend came home from work and walked outside with their dogs, in the courtyard of their apartment complex. Mathews was an off-duty Department of Corrections Officer. They confronted neighbors about setting off fireworks, including two children. The argument continued between Mathews and his girlfriend and Wheeler’s family. Mathews unholstered his personal handgun, pointed
it at Wheeler’s fiancé and headbutted her during the argument. Wheeler came into the courtyard to defend his fiancé. As Mathews and Wheeler started to fight, Mathews pulled out his handgun and shot Wheeler in the chest. Wheeler was unarmed. He was pronounced deceased at Aurora Medical Center that night. “This tragic murder was completely devastating to Jaharie Wheeler’s family, who never should have lost him that night. After what started as an argument over fireworks, he was killed in front of his fiancé and children for standing up to defend them,” said Assistant District Attorney Tom Byrnes, who prosecuted the trial with Deputy District Attorney Justin Friedberg. The jury convicted Mathews of all counts: • One count of Murder 2, a Class 2 felony • One count of felony menacing with a deadly weapon, a Class 5 felony • One count of Assault 3, a Class 1 misdemeanor Sentencing is set for April 27, 2022. The presumptive sentencing range for a Class 2 felony is 16-48 years in prison.
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Colorado Business Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees Announced Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the individuals who helped shape the Centennial State at January 27 event. It can be easy to take for granted the opportunity we have to live, work, play, and raise a family in this beautiful state. But there are individuals who’ve, through grit, determination, integrity, and sacrifice, shaped Colorado and the communities in which we live. The Colorado Business Hall of Fame, presented by UMB Bank, celebrates the leaders who’ve made significant contributions to the Centennial State, generating ripples felt by all Coloradans. Past inductees over the last 32 years since the Hall of Fame’s founding include Bill Pauls, who developed much of the Denver Tech Center, John Sie, founder and former chair of the Starz Entertainment Group, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, president of the Anschutz Family Foundation, and many others. A full list history of laureates can be found at ColoradoBusinessHallofFame.org. To help carry forward the legacy of Hall of Fame laureates through the years and inspire the next generation of workers and leaders, Junior Achievement will be including a Colorado Business Hall of Fame hub for students featuring short biographical videos of the laureates as part of programming planned for its new Greenwood Village-based educational facility, the JA Free Enterprise Center. The facility, which will be located on the southeast corner of Greenwood Plaza Blvd. and S. Fiddler’s Green Cir., is scheduled to begin construction in the coming months and open in spring 2023. The 2022 Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductees are: Robert Albin Robert L. Albin co-founded American Salesmasters, Ltd., a worldwide sales and management training firm. He then launched a management consulting firm that was sold to First Data Corporation. An active community volunteer, he chaired the Mayor’s Committee for the Design of Denver International Airport. Clara Brown (1800-1885) Clara Brown was a formerly enslaved woman from Virginia who became an entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist. She aided with the settlement of newly freed slaves during the time of Colorado’s Gold Rush. She was known as the “Angel of the Rockies” and is one of Colorado’s first Black settlers. Tim Gill Tim Gill founded Quark, Inc., revolutionizing the publishing industry with innovative and affordable page-layout software. He sold his 50 percent stake in the company in 1999 for $500 million, setting aside $300 million for causes that advanced rights and inclusion for LGBTQ individuals. Robert Newman Robert “Bob” Newman co-founded J.D. Edwards and Company, which grew to become the fourth-largest application software company in the world. Bob and his wife Judi are key supporters of major arts and culture institutions in Denver. Curt and Nancy Richardson Curt Richardson is the founder and chairman of Otterbox and Nancy Richardson is the founder of the OtterCares Foundation. Together, they co-founded Blue Ocean Enterprises, investing capital in creative and innovative businesses that stimulate the economy and engage the community.
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The life you have imagined
Near the end of Walden, (Life in the Woods), transcendental writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau advises readers to believe “If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” As the world wraps up another calendar year, amidst a pandemic approaching its second year of disruption, we will all again take stock of our lives and our year as the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31. While the examined life is not always a satisfying experience, the inclination to reflect and even judge our lives is a natural feeling that is nearly impossible to ignore. Thoreau’s advice in Walden is a reminder of our powers of self determination and our ability to not only chart our course in life but to also manage how we perceive it. It’s easy to feel a lack of control at points in our lives, and it’s even easier to fall prey to that inclination in times of crisis and uncertainty, like in a global pandemic that just won’t seem to end. Thoreau certainly faced his share of challenge and uncertainty, losing his siblings to disease early in life before succumbing to tuberculosis himself at the age of forty-four. Yet by all accounts, including his own extensive writings, he seemed to never miss a chance to live the life he wanted. Many other writers and artists have sought to explain the conundrum we all face in making sense of our daily lives. And sometimes the lessons can be found in the most unexpected places. In the film Stranger Than Fiction, the character Harold Crick played by Will Ferrell realizes his life is being narrated by some nameless voice, and he is actually the character in a story, one where he is going to die very soon. As Harold attempts to understand the voice and find some explanation for the dire fate that is quickly approaching, he begins to look at his life with fresh eyes and a sense of urgency. In a rather panicked conversation with an English scholar who has tried to discover the narrative Harold is living, the professor, played whimsically by Dustin Hoffman, advises him to simply live his life and accept the story as it plays out. That somewhat dismissive advice is, of course, the same guideline we must all live by. Obviously Harold protests, saying “this isn’t a story to me or a philosophy or literary theory, it’s my life.” The professor
smiles and tells him to simply “Go out and make it the one you’ve always wanted.” That guidance is the key to the film, and it is also the insight offered by Thoreau. In many ways the movie Stranger Than Fiction and the advice from the English professor are a succinct reflection of the philosophy of existentialism. Life is basically what the individual makes of it, nothing more and nothing less. Starting with Soren Kierkegaard in the late nineteenth cen-
tury and continuing with Jean Paul Sarte and Albert Camus in the middle of the twentieth, the existentialists addressed the challenge of living in a seemingly absurdist world, an increasingly apt description these days. At times it seems like the only meaning and purpose in our life is that which we individually and randomly assign to it. In his essay The Myth of Sisyphus, the existentialist writer Albert Camus ponders the absurd fate of the mythical Greek hero Sisyphus, condemned by the gods to endlessly roll a huge rock to the top of a mountain, at which point the stone would roll back down. Yet, in embracing a fate rather than lamenting a burden, Camus ends by asserting we “must imagine Sisyphus happy.” So, as we continue to enjoy the holiday season, bidding
farewell to one year while preparing to welcome another, we will again succumb to the irresistible need to reflect on the past and make resolutions for the future. As we seek to understand the lives we live, the benefits we enjoy, the opportunities we receive, and the challenges we face, we can look to Thoreau, we can commiserate with Harold Crick, we can ponder Camus and Sisyphus. And, as we do, looking back in reflection and forward with anticipation on the last day of December, here’s to imagining ourselves happy and living the lives we have imagined. 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
As we seek to understand the lives we live, the benefits we enjoy, the opportunities we receive, and the challenges we face, we can look to Thoreau, we can commiserate with Harold Crick, we can ponder Camus and Sisyphus. And, as we do, looking back in reflection and forward with anticipation on the last day of December, here’s to imagining ourselves happy and living the lives we have imagined.
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Erma Bombeck remembered: New Year is a good time to remember Erma’s philosophy She wasn’t a politician, never held public office, but offered advice from her heart that seemed to heal our souls and tickle our funny bones. I heard Erma speak many years ago before her untimely death. She addressed a newspaper audience at our annual convention at the stately Brown Palace hotel. She confessed her addiction to smoking that likely ended her life before her time. As we end 2021 and begin the challenges of a New Year we all can take a lesson from Erma looking back over her life as she prepared to end hers.
The Bad And The Good
Goodbye to 2021; a strange year of pandemic challenges and the resurgence of America ingenuity and courage in combating this world-wide scourge, not taken lightly. I recall the toughest kid in my junior high school contracting polio, and it scared the heck out of us. No one asked our permission for a vaccination, we prayed for Dr. Jonas Salk’s vaccine that ended the terrible threat of contracting polio. They brought Doug Deyo back to school in a massive “Iron Lung” and he was a skeleton of his former self. He survived because of his strength and willpower and went on to recover, play sports, and become a noted sports referee, graduating from UNC where his two sons also participated in sports. It appears that science is going to win this battle with the rapid development of improved vaccines, newly
If I had my life to live over By Erma Bombeck I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the good living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
released pills, and the grit of Americans to wear masks, social distancing and working from home, that is here to stay. A “Megatron” book written 40 years ago predicted more stay at home success with the advent of computer science. What makes working from home successful is smart phone and computer technology that can be transitioned into home office capability and efficiency. The positives are reduced driving time and travel expenses. The negatives are family intrusion, motivation, and lack of team spirit. Generally, many people like to go to work and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow team members. Working at home does not apply to every job and especially not the travel industry, medical profession, food outlets and restaurants. It works well in the newspaper production cycle and the new efficiency of Zoom technology and recording of meetings. The technical advances in newspaper production are incredible from the early days
nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment realizing that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed impetuously, I would never have said, “later, now go get washed up for dinner.” There would have been more “I love you’s” and more “I’m sorry’s” but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute---look at it and really see it---live it. And never give it back!
I would have burned the pink candle sculptured like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I wasn’t there for the day. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away
of setting type on a linotype in lead and letterpress printing with moveable type. The advancement of credit cards is another factor in payment and billings for businesses and individuals and diminished check writing and now the emergence of bitcoin technology. Still in infancy, cryptocurrency will be able to transmit billions and trillions of dollars in seconds around the globe. Printing money may eventually be a thing of the past, sadly to say. Electric cars are advancing rapidly, and the demand may exceed the nation’s ability to produce enough electric currents from wind and solar. Science has some work to accomplish in the energy department and nuclear; hydrogen and fusion should be at the top of the energy supply chain. Lastly, as we approach 2022 in a front range drought we must conserve water in our lifestyles. Every drop of water is going to become expensive and precious going forward. The world may have to depend up desalination of
sea water for ultimate survival with shifting weather patterns and climate change patterns by mother nature effecting weather conditions. The tragedy of COVID-19 and Omicron varieties have given a massive leap to medical science and research. We can only hope that such efforts may continue to go forward in cancer research, diabetes, and human health advancements. Very positive steps are now being made in medicine, energy, technology, space exploration, military technology, and how we perform our daily work experiences. The pandemic has given the world a wake-up call and there has been a positive response worldwide. Big trouble looms with Ukraine and Taiwan. We may be on the brink of some very serious military threats and confrontations. It is my wish that we do not enter into these wars. Continue to bring our troops home. We look forward to a challenging and exciting NEW YEAR!
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Former GV cop charged with murder of teen was drunk at the time BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On December 22, former Greenwood Village Police Officer Adam Holen, 36, was arrested on charges of Second-Degree Murder, a class two felony, Felony Menacing, a class five felony, and Prohibited Use of Weapons, a class two misdemeanor. The charges stemmed from an altercation between Holen and a teenager that occurred in southeast Aurora after Holen confronted a group of five teens as they arrived at a home where one of them lived after 10:00 pm. on November 24. Holen was upset because he believed that the young people were driving too fast in the neighborhood. During the incident, which lasted only a few minutes, Holen shot Peyton Blitstein, 17, five times. Blitstein died that night. The Villager reviewed the 40-page affidavit of probable cause that led to the charges against Holen. It was prepared by Major Crimes Homicide Unit Detective Eric White, a 21-year veteran of Aurora Police Department (APD). It included detailed reports of interviews with multiple witnesses, including Holen, as well as photos. The incident began when Holen pulled his truck up next to the stopped car with the teens to talk to them about their driving. After an exchange of words, Holen exited his vehicle and a confrontation ensued. Holen and Blitstein both took out guns. The accounts of the witnesses differ as to who pulled out a gun first, but there is general agreement that Blitstein let off the first shot, his only shot, that hit Holen in his leg, but did not stop him. According to the affidavit, Holen “said he didn’t realize that he was shot yet” when he “probably emptied his mag because that is what he was trained to do.” Blitstein sustained four bullet wounds to his torso and one to his arm. APD was dispatched to the scene at 10:29 p.m. Blitstein was transported to Parker Adventist Hospital shortly thereafter where he was pronounced deceased at 11:11 p.m. On November 29, the Arapahoe County Coroner ruled Blitstein’s death a homicide. The affidavit states that
This photo of Adam Holen was taken at the time of his arrest.
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Holen fired three shots, after which Blitstein “is falling down toward the ground. Holen kept firing, nine shots total. The whole thing took five seconds.” During the investigation, Holen, who had submitted a letter resigning his position as a Greenwood Village police officer on November first after serving there for five years, was asked by investigators why he “shot so many rounds.” He told investigators that, “With his previous training, he’s trained to eliminate the threat.” The affidavit further states that Holen, “said he has gone through multiple trainings and watched multiple training videos seeing people who have been shot and they keep coming,” and “(Holen) said he saw (Blitstein) was falling as he was shooting and continued shooting until the threat had been eliminated.” Holen also told APD he had “trained for thousands of hours with his pistol,” while a GVPD officer and that as part of that job, “he’d received hundreds of hours with training every single month in firearms training, legal updates and de-escalation training.” Witness accounts, including his own, detail Holen driving his truck home, about one short block away, after the shooting, then running back to the scene and taking actions, including performing chest compressions, to try to save Blitstein. He also cooperated with APD officers when they arrived and told them that he was the shooter, showing them that the gun he used was in his waistband, then relinquishing it to APD officers on the scene. Holen was transported to the hospital a short time later
where he was treated for the gunshot wound he sustained and released at 3:00 a.m. At 11:29 p.m., one hour after the shooting, while he was at the hospital, Holen’s blood alcohol level was checked. It was found to be 2.4 times the legal limit for driving. As part of the investigation, Holen was asked why he didn’t just stay in his vehicle and drive home after speaking with the teens. The affidavit says, “(Holen) said he could have, and he was going to, but he wanted to talk to them (the teens) as many times as he could so they would stop speeding in the neighborhood.” After evaluating all the witness accounts and the evidence in the case, Detective White recommended the charges that the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed, because: “(Holen) is the primary aggressor. (Holen) was intoxicated. (Holen) chose to initiate the contact with the teens by stopping in the street and talking with them. As things were getting more heated, (Holen) chose to stay instead of driving away. (Holen) chose to get out of his truck and walk towards the teens. (Holen) chose to confront (Blitstein) and Terence (one of the other teens who was in the car) with his handgun pointed at them. Your affiant (Detective White) believes (Holen) knowingly caused the death of (Blitstein) by use of a firearm. (Holen) pointed his handgun at Terrence before he got out of his truck. (Holen) was also legally intoxicated while in possession of a firearm.” GVPD Chief Dustin Varney previously issued a statement confirming that Holen was not the subject of any complaints alleging misconduct involving a member of the public during the time was a GV police officer. The Villager asked Varney if he wished to address Holen’s claim that he shot Blitstein multiple times, including after he was down, because that was consistent with his GVPD training. We did not receive a response by press time. The criminal case against Holen is in its very preliminary stages and the question could come up during the case. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Arapahoe County GOP Chair Suzanne Staiert shares optimism with Cherry Creek Republican Women Energetic Suzanne Staiert, who answered the call from former Arapahoe County GOP chair Dorothy Gottlieb, is a member of Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW), attorney for CCRW, attorney for the state GOP club, and also ran for state senate. “We’re going to have an amazing 2022!” she said as she shared the State of the Party message. “Voters should be allowed to ask questions,” she commented on voter integrity and transparency. ”Every dollar raised should go to the candidates in a smart way.” She touched on re-districting and the importance of electing city commissioners and mentioned the economic affect on Arapahoe County due to migration to Douglas County.
Newly installed CCRW officers by Barbara Piper: Judy Bohn – Treasurer, Mary Elizabeth Conroy – Secretary, Lynne Cottrell – 2nd VP Programs, Susan Struna – 1st VP Membership and Evie Ashmore – President Bob Roth who is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, former Aurora City Council member Marsha Berzins who is running for Arapahoe County Treasurer and Kevin Edling who is running for Arapahoe County Sheriff
Featured speaker Arapahoe County GOP Chair Suzanne Staiert, Colorado Federation of Republican Women President Barbara Piper and outgoing CCRW President Andi Allott who has faithfully served seven times
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Arapahoe County Republicans fill JJ’s in Aurora
Entrepreneur and new Aurora City Council Member-At-Large Danielle Jurinsky and Aurora Mayor/former U.S. Congressman Mike Coffman
Pam Cirbo and Andi Allott, who checked in guests, surround Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe with the philanthropy of the event – “mitten tree” to the right with children’s hats and gloves donated to Doctor’s Centennial City Council member Don Sheehan, Care clinic Jaylen Mosqueira and Ron Redden
Arapahoe County Republicans gathered to celebrate the joys of the season and 2021 election victories. Hosting the private party, with a spaghetti dinner, was new Aurora City Council Member-At-Large Danielle Jurinsky at one of her establishments in Aurora – JJ’s Place. Among those with multiple gatherings to attend that evening was CU Regent Heidi Ganahl who is running for Colorado governor and made her way to the microphone. Of the eight GOP U.S. Senate candidates – four were at the party: Peter Yu, Eli Bremer and Gino Campana (not pictured Deborah Flora) Jewell Hargrave’s elephant stand held cookies on the dessert buffet
New Centennial City Council member Robyn Carnes, Arapahoe County Treasurer Sue Sandstrom, Karen Blilie and Carol Waller Photos by Scottie Iverson
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Alberta Development Partners hopes to build a grocery store and offices at former Marilyn Hickey property BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In the first step toward redevelopment of the former Marilyn Hickey Ministries building at 8081 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, Alberta Development Partners held a neighborhood input meeting at GV City Hall on December 16. Rather than a formal presentation, Dustin Anderson, Alberta senior associate, and Scott Hall, Alberta principal-leasing, along with members of the design team and city planners April Kroner and David French answered questions about display boards of renderings of the developer’s vision for the property. Two separate buildings are planned for the 10.25-acre site on two parcels of land at 8081 East Orchard that Alberta LLC bought for $14.8 million in February 2017. It currently contains a parking structure and one 260,000-square foot vacant building that has only been used for emergency preparedness drills by South Metro Fire Rescue and multiple local law enforcement agencies for the past few years. Alberta, which developed the Streets of SouthGlenn, Cornerstar at Arapahoe Road and Parker Road, and the Southlands Mall in southeast Aurora, in addition to shopping centers and mixeduse developments in other Colorado cities and around the country, plans to build a 40,000-square foot grocery store in a new building (the identity of the tenant is currently confidential) with underground parking, and have a 160,000-square foot two-story office building next to it. Parking for the site is planned for 940 cars, as is required by GV’s land use code. It will include existing parking spaces plus 49 new surface parking spaces for grocery employees and 68 new surface parking spaces plus 132 underground parking spaces for grocery store customers. The 691 required parking spaces for the planned office building will consist of existing basement, ground level and upper-level parking plus 40 new surface parking spaces. A pedestrian plaza/courtyard and pocket park between the two buildings is also envisioned. There is presently no pedestrian connection planned between the site and the nearby Orchard Light Rail station. About 30 people came to GV City Hall to look at the renderings and ask questions. Two members of the GV City Council, Dave Kerber and Donna Johnston, along with Randy Davis of the city’s
This is the rendering of the completed project that developers showed at the 8081 E. Orchard Rd. neighborhood input meeting.
This is the conceptual site plan that was on display at the neighborhood input meeting for 8081 E. Orchard Rd.
planning and zoning commission were also there. Although he was noncommittal about the project when asked his view, explaining to a resident, “I’ll have to vote on this,” Kerber could be heard to say, at the end of the meeting, regarding the project, “Something has to be done there.” As the meeting wound
down, a representative of the developer noted that a number of residents expressed the opinion that there should be direct access to the Orchard Light Rail Station just north of the site. He also noted, as did The Villager and city planning staff, “I heard a bunch about LEED (certification for new buildings) and sustain-
ability.” Hall told The Villager that they plan to build the grocery store first and hope to break ground in 2022, with an opening date in 2023. The next step for this project to move forward will be a public hearing by the GV planning and zoning commission, who will make a recommendation to the city council
regarding approval or disapproval. That will be followed by a second public hearing on the development at the city council. The city asked that anyone with questions about this project send them to planningstaff@greenwood village.com. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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It was recently reported that it has become extremely difficult even for those making above-average salaries in metro Denver to buy a home, something that is no surprise to anyone who has looked for a house to buy in the past year. In a market where $1 million bought a luxury home a few short years ago, the report cited a 1,231-square foot 1925 home on a 6,430-square foot lot in Denver’s Hale/Mayfair neighborhood just southeast of Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard that changed hands earlier this year for just over double the $521,000 it fetched six years ago and nearly a third more than its current appraised value. There is clearly an excess of demand over supply for rental and for-sale housing and no part of metro Denver is exempt from the problem.
Members of the state legislature have indicated they are poised to try to help address the problem. Few believe the problem can be solved by construction of enough single-family homes alone thus the question of employing higher density housing follows. (While higher density is often considered interchangeable with high-density development when talking about housing, that is incorrect. The actual definition of higher density residential is “new development at a density that is higher than what is typically found in the existing community.” In a single-family community, that can mean any number of duplexes, attached homes, townhomes, as well as condominium or apartment buildings that may contain even a small number of units). Last summer, the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council set up the Affordable Housing Transformational Task Force of the legislature to deter-
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January 13: First Families of Colorado - Presented by Treasure Box Tours at Koelbel Library 5955 S. Holly St. Centennial, CO The hallways they walked still stand in many corners of the city and their stories echo through Denver’s history. They are the families that made Denver great. The Byers, the Evans, the Cheesmans, the Tabors, the Moffats, the Boettchers and many others had a vision for what a lonely outpost on the high plains could become. Though some might argue with their methods and their morals, they left indelible marks. We’ll hear some of the legacies they left behind. Some of them might surprise you.
January 18: In Search of the Owl Book Talk with Jean Sidinger - at Koelbel Library 5955 S. Holly St. Centennial, CO In her compelling memoir In Search of the Owl, Jean turns her keen eye on herself and on the world outside, sharing the initial desperation of loss, the aching void created by her father’s death...and the eventual acceptance that follows. Nature provides solace as well as guidance and inspiration as she makes her way from season to season, seeking answers to the mystery of life and death.
January 19: Bad Boys and Bawdy Women of Colorado - Presented by Treasure Box Tours- Koelbel Library 5955 S. Holly St. Centennial, CO. Denver’s earliest tales were almost never written by gentlemen, and polite company didn’t even discuss those kinds of ladies. Fortunately, Denver History Tours is not a polite company, at least not this time around. Rope burn and lead poisoning helped Denver fill its coffers and its coffins. The shady ladies and killer cowboys are gone, so let’s dig into their stories in safety! For more information, visit www.greenwoodvillage.com/culturalarts
mine the best way to use $400 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) money the state has set aside to help address the local housing crisis. One member of the Task Force, Republican State Senator Dennis Hisey, who represents parts of Clear Creek, El Paso, Fremont, Park and Teller Counties, was quoted in a recent Denver Post article as saying, about discussing increased density, “I found (the Task Force) it to be less partisan than I expected. Everybody knew of the problem somewhere. Nobody is insulated from this it doesn’t matter your district.” When the Task Force talked about how to pursue its goals, it became clear that no matter how the state uses federal money to entice developers, it also must convince local governments to look at their residential zoning codes to allow for increased density. A memo to the Task Force from the managing senior attorney of the Office of Legislative Legal Services said that permissible uses of money allocated to Colorado in the ARPA included, in addition to affordable housing development, money to “increase the supply of high-quality living units” and resources to “help residents increase their economic opportunity and reduce concentrated areas of low economic opportunity.” A national developer of affordable housing, multi-family and seniors housing pointed out to the task force that financial incentives would only work in areas where there was political will “to welcome in people of diverse income levels.” He named two local cities where he said he would not expect that to happen. The issue and possible solutions will start to become clearer after the 2022 legislative session begins on January 12. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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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
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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?
Yes, we have had an outpouring of positive affirmations from many of our clients. One client said we saved her life. She felt like she was going to die, and with continued IV Vitamin Therapy, she feels much better and stronger. We also have body builders and endurance athletes who say what a difference IV Vitamin Therapy makes with their workouts. COVID long haulers and clients with viruses have also praised our therapies with helping them feel better.
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We have a special for all first-time clients. It’s 50% off plus a free B12 injection. We are also running a holiday special of 25% off the Restoration IV drip from December 24-31. This drip is for those times when too much of a good thing leaves you feeling not so great. The Restoration IV drip helps flush toxins out of your body, and infuses you with micronutrients, antioxidants, and fluid to help accelerate your hydration and recovery. One last special we are running is our exclusive membership club, which gives our clients 20% off our membership plans and four free B12 shots each month. Please call to inquire more about our specials at 303-353-1416.
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BY MATTHEW LUKE
The Denver Zoo Lights was a spectacular experience this year. They advertise two million sparkling LED lights, and the event did not disappoint; the place was lit up beautifully at every turn. During our leisurely two-hour stroll through the grounds— each of us sipping our hot chocolate—we encountered everything from enchanted forests in dizzying colors to Santa’s sleigh being pulled by a team of hippos, a gigantic growling bigfoot, and massive trees of glittering brilliance decorated from trunk to tippy-top. There were creatures of light begging our gaze as our heads spun on a constant swivel. Everywhere we looked the place was aglow. It was magical. In addition to the light show there were plenty of vendors selling food, hot drinks, treats, and souvenirs. Hot chocolate and spiced cider were the perfect complement to the night though glow-in-the-dark toys and jewelry items seemed to me were the favorite with the younger crowd. They all wore ear-to-ear smiles.
Melinda Luke with her sons Tristan, left and Christopher, right.
This is one of my family’s very favorite seasonal activities. We look forward to it every year. I would encourage everyone to grab your own family members to embark on the adventure that is… the wonderous Denver Zoo Lights. It’s become our tradition, make it yours too. www.denverzoo.org
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How older drivers can save on auto insurance
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usually beneficial to retirees who drive less because they don’t commute to work every day. These discounts usually kick in when your annual milage drops below 7,000 or 7,500, which is significantly less than the typical 12,000 miles most Americans drive a year.
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What is the No-Call Registry?
Residential customers can place their telephone numbers on a no-call list free of charge. However, the law does not apply to business telephone customers. You can sign up for the no-call list by calling (800) 309-7041 or registering online at www. colorado nocall.com. The following applies under the No-Call Law: • Commercial telemarketers may not call or send faxes to you at your home if you have placed your telephone number(s) on the no-call list, unless the telemarketer has an “established business relationship” with you. • Calls by charities, political groups and other non-commercial organizations are not subject to the Colorado No-Call Law. • You have the right under the Federal Telemarketing Sales Rules to tell companies with whom you have established business
relationships to put you on their “Do Not Call” lists. • Report offending telemarketers to the Attorney General. You can also use the Colorado Consumer Protection Act to sue in small claims Court if you are on the no-call list and get unwanted calls or fax transmissions from telemarketers. • You can also add your home or cell phone number to the National Do Not Call list at www.donotcall.gov or by calling (888) 3821222.
What are the four key medical/estate plan documents you need now?
Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s
surer would provide a small monitoring device that you would place in your car to track things like your acceleration, braking habits, driving speeds, phone use and when you drive. Drivers are rewarded between 10 and 50 percent for safe driving and for not driving late at night. In addition, many insurance providers also offer discounts to drivers who do not have any violations or accidents for three or more years.
Membership discounts: Organizations that you belong to can also lower your insurance premium. Insurers offer discounts through professional associations, workers’ unions, large employers or membership organizations such as AAA, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, AARP, etc. You could even qualify for savings based on the college you attended or the fraternity or sorority you medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust). Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your
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Bundle policies: If your auto policy is issued by a different company from the one insuring your life or home, call each insurer and ask if bundling the policies would be cheaper. Improve your credit: You may be able to lower your car insurance premium by paying your bills on time and reducing the amount of debt you carry. Insurers look at how their customers manage credit to get an idea of risk and to price policies. Better rates are given to those with good credit scores, typically 700 or above.
coverage by 15 to 30 percent. Going to a $1,000 deductible could save you 40 percent or more. Consider your car model: If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, call for an insurance quote before you decide what to buy. Some vehicles are safer and cost less to repair than others. Insurance companies collect data about each make and model and use it to determine how much to charge customers.
Increase your deductible: While it’s not right for everyone, paying a higher deductible could save you big on premiums. For example, raising your deductible from $200 to $500 could reduce the cost of your collision and comprehensive
Comparison shop: To find out if your current premium is competitive with what other insurers charge, or to help you look for a different provider you should comparison shop. Online brokerages such as CarInsurance.com, TheZebra.com and QuoteWizard.com let you plug in basic details – such as your age and your car’s make, model and year – to compare rates from insurance companies.
lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colo-
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Made-for-TV bowl games have changed everything NFL’s longest season following script, with Broncos
Any given Sunday . . . has been the National Football League’s mantra for many years as the way to say every team in the league has a chance to beat any other team in the league. It even was the title of a 1999 Oliver Stone movie about the NFL starring Al Pacino, Cameron
Diaz and several other big-name actors and actresses. Never has that aphorism been truer than in the NFL’s longest season in history—currently entering its 17th of 18 weeks. Two Sundays ago, the thenone-win Detroit Lions upset the NFC West-leading Arizona
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Cardinals in convincing fashion, routing them 30-12, and the then-sub-.500 New Orleans Saints shut out Tom Brady for the first time in 15 years, beating the defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-0. And heading into Week 16 (last Thursday through Monday), 13 of the AFC’s 16 teams remained, at least mathematically, in playoff contention; same for 10 of 16 in the NFC. The NFL’s term for this situation is parity. It is highly desirable, in the belief that more teams still in the hunt late in the season means more meaningful games for fans and larger television audiences (with correspondingly happier advertisers). For years the league has done its best to ensure as much parity as possible through: revenue sharing (which assures all 32 teams equal cuts of TV rights fees and league merchandising, licensing, NFL Network and NFLcom revenue, and a portion of ticket sales); a hard salary cap (which means no team can outspend others willing to budget the max); and the reverse-order draft (which gives the teams with the worst records each season the highest selections in the following college player draft). But is this good? That’s for each fan to answer. To me, watching 9-8 or 10-7 teams in the NFL Playoffs is akin to calling Coastal Carolina versus Northern Illinois, Liberty versus Eastern Michigan and Old Dominion against Tulsa bowl games worth being televised (to name just a few). Merriam-Webster offers this
perspective: parity: the quality of state of being equal or equivalent average: a level (as of intelligence) typical of a group, class or series mediocre: of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance: ORDINARY, SO-SO When they ventured to Las Vegas to play the Raiders last Sunday, the Broncos were among the playoff pretenders who belong in that “mediocre” category. Poor performances in losses to the Raiders, Eagles and Bengals (at home), a non-competitive loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City and a lackluster win over Washington in Denver earn that designation. Mediocre, too, are those Raiders, along with the Browns, Dolphins, Washington and New Orleans. Which teams, then, will be playing, still, after this 17-game regular season ends on January 9? Any team that makes it to 10 victories is assured of a post-season berth, along with two or three that win nine. Here’s my take (Covid notwithstamding): Kansas City, Tennessee and New England are locks in the AFC. And in the NFC Green Bay (which clinched two weeks ago), Tampa Bay, Arizona, the Rams and Dallas are sure things. That leaves the Chargers, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Buffalo and Indianapolis in the American Conference, and San Francisco, Philadelphia and Minnesota in the National. Four of five and two of three will make it. Based on remaining oppo-
nents, I like the Chargers, Indy and Buffalo to win 10. The fourth AFC team will be whichever team finishes first in the Central Division, likely with nine wins. Cincinnati has the Chiefs at home then must go to Cleveland where the Browns will put up a stiff fight against their instate rival even if eliminated. It will be their playoff game. The Steelers, meanwhile, face the Browns to end their home schedule, then go to Baltimore—two division games, which, if they were to win both, would earn them the division title. That’s unlikely, though. Baltimore closes with the Rams and those Steelers, two difficult games. But both are at home. Just a pair of unsuccessful two-point conversions away from being in the “lock” category, the Ravens are my pick—especially if Lamar Jackson recovers enough from his ankle sprain to play in both games. In the NFC, the last two qualifiers will be nine-win teams. The 49ers, who have a home game against Houston before a season-ending road game against the Rams, who will be looking ahead to the post-season, will advance with at least nine wins. That leaves the Eagles and Vikings to vie for the last playoff slot. The schedule favors the Eagles. So, that’s how I see it. But I must invoke a qualifier, courtesy of the NFL: Any given Sunday . . . 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.
Assaulting the rhythm of a relationship I do not know anyone who likes conflict. Conflict is inevitable and is an assault on the rhythm of a relationship. Emotionally healthy individuals assert themselves, maintain boundaries and let people know when what they have done or what they are doing is not okay. Others have an obligation to tell us when we have crossed the line. Doing this sometimes creates conflict. How do we handle conflict? Should we be angry and direct with those who have offended us, or should we be passive and indirect trying to be nice about the infraction even though we are seething inside, which, by the way, is the classic definition of passive aggressive. Passive aggressive behavior is characterized by evading problems, making excuses, blame shifting, playing the victim, sarcasm, backhanded compliments and hiding anger. Obviously, anger should not be aggressive, nor should it be passive. If we desire to maintain and improve a relationship one needs to learn an effective strategy for conflict
resolution. First, we need to lean in and be in tune with what is really going on. Become self-aware. Rethink the infraction and try not to let anger hijack or flood your brain with emotions. It might be helpful to journal to get to the heart of why you are angry. Wait it out. Go for a walk. Meditate. Talk it out with a neutral third party. This will help you calm down. The goal is to regain composure so you can deal with this with a clear head. Try to understand the emotions that were triggered by the conflict. This is a hard one but try to take a positive view of the other person. Instead of confronting, start with curiosity as to what is going on with them with authentic interest and empathy. A question to ask yourself is, what was the intent of the perpetrator? Is this infraction deliberate? Was this a mistake? Did they not realize what they did would hurt you or create conflict? When you confront, do it in
private, respectfully. Never try to humiliate. Instead of making harsh statements, de-escalate the conflict with sincere questions and listening skills. Make it safe for them to hear your perspective by first hearing theirs. You don’t want them in a defensive posture which escalates conflict. Use “I” messages. Tell how you feel. Let them tell you their feelings and explore how you could both create winwin scenario rather than having a winner and a loser. If after doing all this with a high level of emotional intelligence, the other person digs in to get a point across and be right, disengage. Be done for now. Revisit the issue at another time, even making an appointment to chat. If the conflict does not get resolved, the anger festers, and the relationship suffers. In order to maintain and enhance relationships we must address conflicts and get to resolution, so the equilibrium and rhythm of the relationship is maintained. Learning how to work through conflict is a skill that will enhance your relationships at home and at work. joneen@myrelation shipcenter.org;
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Cherry Creek Schools gets the importance of educators resembling their students BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
At the December 13 meeting of the new Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) Board of Education, Chief Human Resources Officer Brenda Smith presented a program describing the strategy and programming being used by her department to recruit and retain teachers of color for the majority-minority school district. She explained that one of CCSD’s pathways of purpose, workforce excellence, includes the fundamental mindset to “re-imagine our purpose, role and responsibility as an educational ecosystem, to ensure our students’ educational pathway leads each student to discover and fulfill their individual purpose in life.” Research has shown that non-white students benefit significantly from being taught by teachers whose ethnicity and life experience resembles theirs. A 2019 article published by Teach For Amer-
Brenda Smith is the chief human resources officer of CCSD and a member of the superintendent’s district leadership team.
ica, a nonprofit organization that recruits college graduates from top universities around the country to teach in public schools in low income communities for at least two years, says, “When a kid has a teacher of color, there are unique opportunities to undo some of the systemic inequity and beliefs about people of color that have infiltrated our system.” A 2020 article from the
University of Rochester School of Education references Seth Gershenson, an economist studying education policy at American University, who said, “In the elementary school setting, for black children and especially disadvantaged black children, the effect of having even just one black teacher is fairly big and robust and a real thing.” The article continued, “When black children had a black teacher between third and fifth grades, boys were significantly less likely to later drop out of high school, and both boys and girls were more likely to attend college, Mr. Gershenson and his colleagues found in a large study last year. The effect was strongest for children from low-income families. The study included 106,000 students who entered third grade in North Carolina from 2001 to 2005, and it followed them through high school.” They also found that having teachers of color went a long way to eliminating the impact of implicit bias, although educating white
teachers on the issue was also effective. Additionally, the study found that “there was no effect on white children when they had a black teacher.” In order to increase the number of minority educators by “recruiting and hiring the highest quality staff that reflects students’ diversity,” CCSD is using specific recruitment strategies, including branding and marketing campaigns, using alternative licensure methods for candidates who have college degrees in other areas that qualify them to teach those subjects (e.g., auto mechanics or nutrition at Cherry Creek Innovation Academy). Members of the CCSD human resources team also regularly attend job fairs at local universities like Metro State University and University of Northern Colorado to identify potential minority teacher candidates. CCSD is even offering referrals fees of $300 or $500 to current employees who refer an educator candidate who meets criteria and is successfully hired. A planned
strategy for the near future will see CCSD staying in touch with its graduates who may become teachers in the hope they will return when they are finished with their higher education. Complementing CCSD’s efforts to hire excellent minority teachers is its focus on retaining them by making sure they are fairly compensated and actively recognizing and assessing any wellness issues that could arise in a new job. CCSD is aware that it is very important for all new employees, including those whose background might be different than some of their more experienced colleagues, to build strong relationships with co-workers that will strengthen their resiliency. The district is equally mindful of the importance of all new employees feeling like they are part of an equitable system of career advancement. Newly elected officers of the CCSD Board of Education are Kelly Bates, president, Janice McDonald, vice president, Angela Garland, secretary, Anne Egan, treasurer, and Kristin Allan, assistant secretary-treasurer. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
Centennial Institute’s 2021 John K. Andrews Award presented to Doug McDonald and the late Linda McDonald for generosity in business and in ministry
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Stock Show announces first responders as Parade Grand Marshals The National Western Stock Show will open its doors January 8 – 23 for the 16-day celebration. The return of the iconic event will launch with the traditional Stock Show Kick-off Parade, presented by Arrow Electronics. Leading the procession will be an assembly of Colorado’s First Responders as honorary 2022 Stock Show parade grand marshals. On Thursday, January 6, healthcare workers, firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement will lead the traditional drive of Longhorn cattle, horses, and western wagons through the streets of downtown Denver to celebrate the start of the 116th National Western Stock Show. The parade begins at noon outside Union Station. The parade marches twelve blocks down 17th Street to Glenarm Place. “Without question, we want to recognize First Responders
as our parade grand marshals. These heroic men and women selflessly serve our communities every day,” said Paul Andrews, President & CEO of the National Western Stock Show. “They dedicate their lives to saving lives and we feel this is the perfect opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice and to express our gratitude,” said Andrews. Parade-goers, office workers, and those passing by are invited to the first-ever Stock Show Fair at McGregor Square, January 6, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. McGregor Square goes western with photo ops with a Brahma bull from Kodiak Ranch, McNicholas Miniatures therapy horses, Colorado Fiddlers, western royalty, food market, and more. The barbecue lunch, previously held in the atrium at 1700 Broadway, will not occur.
The Centennial Institute, Colorado Christian University’s (CCU) public policy think-tank, is pleased to announce presentation of the 2021 John K. Andrews Award for Colorado Leadership in Fidelity to Biblical and Conservative Principles to Doug McDonald and his late wife, Linda McDonald. The couple owned McDonald Automotive Group of Littleton, Colorado, together until Linda’s passing on May 25. The John K. Andrews Award for Colorado Leadership in Fidelity to Biblical and Conservative Principles is given annually in honor of John K. Andrews, a follower of Christ, husband, father, grandfather, Colorado Senate president, think-tank founder and friend to all. “Doug and Linda McDonald have been wonderful
friends to the Centennial Institute and Colorado Christian University, providing the space for our Business Council to meet regularly. They have impacted the community by providing jobs for many Coloradans through their car dealerships,” said Jeff Hunt, Director of the Centennial Institute. “Most importantly, they have been active in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through many ministries. Doug and Linda were married for over 60 years. They are an example of the influence a godly couple can have in this world.” “I am so grateful for the friendship and impact of Doug and Linda McDonald,” said CCU President Dr. Donald Sweeting. “They have a heart to impact the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ, to impact students
through Christ-centered education, and to impact the culture of our nation in support of traditional family values, sanctity of life, compassion for the poor, Biblical view of human nature, limited government, personal freedom, free markets, natural law, original intent of the Constitution, and Western civilization.” Previous recipients of the award include former Colorado State Senator Mike Kopp, businessman Jeffrey H. Coors, Rep. Bob Beauprez (R-CO), former Colorado Lt. Governor Jane Norton, businessman James B. Wallace, Catholic Archbishop of Denver Samuel Aquila, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson, former Colorado State Senator Kevin Lundberg and Mike and Brenda Baller.
Gail Lindley, owner of Denver Bookbinding Co dies Denver Bookbinding Co. owner was the consummate small-business owner Denver Bookbinding, Co. Founded in 1929, is the oldest family-owned bookbindery in the country. Tony Gagliardi, NFIB Colorado state director on the passing of Gail Lindley, “Gail Lindley’s passing has devastated us, not only be-
cause she was the embodiment of all the best qualities that make up a consummate small-business owner, but also because of her commitment to fostering a viable small-business environment
in Colorado. “The entire small-business-owning community in Colorado has benefited from her testimony before the Legislature and her support of fellow small-business owners. She was always willing to give her time to someone. It never mattered who you were, or what you were, she always listed. When she disagreed, it was with respect and tactfulness.”
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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. 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. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: December 23, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10556 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-21-58 CM/GC SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH EXPANSION OF THE ARAPAHOE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to obtain a Construction Manager/
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 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 as soon as possible, but no later than January 10, 2021. Published in The Villager First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10553 ___________________________ INVITATION TO BID Goodman Metropolitan District is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Arapahoe Road: Turf Conversion and Relandscape Project RFP Sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the office of WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON located at 2154 East Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, or via e-mail to ahanson@wbapc.com until February 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The bid opening can be attended virtually using the following information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89827154971?pwd=VW93Tld4by9hSjNVaXB0 ck5GczY3dz09 Meeting ID: 898 2715 4971 Passcode: 787791 One tap mobile +17207072699,,89827154971# US (Denver) The Project generally includes the following Work:
General Contractor (CM/GC) for services, including pre-construction services, for the Medical/Mental Health Expansion of the Arapahoe County Detention Facility located at 7375 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. A mandatory pre solicitation meeting will be held on January 11, 2022, 2:00 p.m., local time, Arapahoe County Detention Facility – EOC Room, 7375 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. A representative of the Contractor must attend this mandatory meeting to qualify to respond to this solicitation. Arapahoe County is operating under the Tri-County Health Department’s current public health order regarding face coverings for this meeting. Please plan accordingly. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-21-58) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Systems (RMEPS), www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Submittals must be received, electronically, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on January 27, 2022. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10562 ___________________________
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 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 Case No.: 21DR31501 Div.: 11 Ctrm: SUMMONS FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE To the Respondent named above, this Summons serves as a notice to appear in this case. If you were served in the State of Colorado, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON 2154 East Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, CO 80122 (303) 858-1800
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
Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Project Manager will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bidders are hereby advised the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is, in the opinion of the Owner, in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so. Any questions concerning this bid shall be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2022, and must be directed in writing to: ahanson@ wbapc.com For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Published in The Villager Published: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10564 ___________________________
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 (decision-making and parenting time), maintenance (spousal support), attorney fees, and costs to the extent the Court has jurisdiction. If you fail to file a Response in this case, any or all of the matters above, or any related matters which come before this Court, may be decided without further notice to you. This is an action to obtain a Decree of: Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation as more fully described in the attached Petition, and if you have children, for orders regarding the children of the marriage. Notice: § 14-10-107, C.R.S. provides that upon the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation by the Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, or upon personal service of the Petition and Summons on the Respondent, or upon waiver and acceptance of service by the Respondent, an automatic temporary injunction shall be in effect against both parties until the Final Decree is entered, or the Petition is dismissed, or until further Order of the Court. Either party may apply to the Court for further temporary orders, an expanded temporary injunction, or modification or revocation under§14-10-108, C.R.S. A request for genetic tests shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities pursuant 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 can-
ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER
Turf conversion, relandscaping, and irrigation alterations along Arapahoe Road in accordance with the Plans and Specifications currently on file with Tree Analysis Group, LLC. The Work will generally be performed along the north side of Arapahoe Road fronting The Farm community within the District.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project will be available electronically after noon on January 6, 2022. Send request for bid documents to Allison Hanson, ahanson@wbapc.com, 2154 East Commons Avenue, Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122. Include company name, contact name and contact information in the request.
within 21 days after this Summons is served on you to participate in this action.
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 ___________________________
celing, 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 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Dist. Ct. Clerk 7325 S. Potomac St. Englewood, CO 80112 The People of the State of Colorado In the interest of: Quintin Don Brown, a child born 3-4-20 Upon the Petition of: Jordan Daniel Titoni and Lindsay Michel Bryant Titoni, Petitioners and concerning Anessa Crystal Nicole Brown and all potential birthfathers, Respondent 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. Re2. # 1203 Case Number: 2021 JA 130 Div.:22. Ctrm.: NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDING AND SUMMONS TO RESPOND PURSUANT TO §19-5105(5), C.R.S. To the above named Respondent(s): You are hereby notified that a Petition for Adoption has been filed and if you wish to respond to the Petition, you must file your Response with the clerk of this Court within 35 days after this Notice is served on you. Your response must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee of$158.00. Your failure to file a Response, or to appear, within 35 days after service, and, in the case of an alleged father, your failure to file a claim of paternity under Article 4 of Title 19, C.R.S., within 35 days after service, if a claim has not previously been filed, may likely result in termination of your parental or your alleged parental rights to the minor child. The Petition for Custodial and Designated Adoption, Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship and Affidavit of Abandonment or Non Support are filed in the court file in the above described action. Date: 12-8-21 Clerk of Clerk/Deputy Clerk/Attorney Published in The Villager First Publication: December 16, 2021 Last Publication: January 13, 2022 Legal # 10544 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, In the Interest of: JOSHUA BARRAGAN, CHRIS DE LA TORRE, JORDAN DE LA TORRE, ISABELLA DE LA TORRE, AND IZAIAH BARRAGAN, Children, And concerning: VERONICA BARRAGAN, JUAN DE LA TORRE, and MANUEL QUINONES Respondents. Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303.636.1895
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Father, MANUEL QUINONES is set for January 3, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: December 21, 2021 Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303.636.1895 Published in The Villager Published: December 30, 2021 Legal # 10563 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 __________________________
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attractive price of $36,265. The Miata carries a three-year/30,000-mile powertrain warranty. Final assembly is in Hiroshima, Japan with all major components being Japanese. The MX-5 has rear wheel drive and superb steering and corning ability with Bilstein shock absorbers and finely-tuned suspension. The steering is very precise, and the car holds the road extremely well on 17” alloy wheels and high-performance tires. The 4-cylinder engine produces 181 horsepower without any turbo boosting and delivers 29 mpg overall in city and highway fuel economy. This is an exciting, very attractive sports car, with powerful performance and excellent road handling with smooth transmission. Road noise is rather loud from the convertible features. Overall this is a car to be driven and enjoyed by sports car enthusiasts who like the thrill of enjoying a smaller vehicle with powerful performance and exquisite design.
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painted masterpiece. What a joy to drive with wishbone suspension with a slip differential, and precision steering. The RC-F just purred down E-470 at legal speed limits at a meager 2000 RPMs. The engine was fugal on fuel, averaging 24 highway mileage and overall 19 mpg. respectable for a massive V-8 engine that has a powerful purr that turns into a growl when pushed slightly to perform. High performance means efficient brakes and this vehicle sports Brembo carbon red ceramic brakes with six-piston high friction pads. The RC-F rides on premium Michelin Pilot sport 4S tires on 19” ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels. The 2021 model is loaded with safety features that includes high-speed dynamic radar cruise control, Smart Stop Technology, and eight-airbags. The seat belts grip the driver in what is described as “Force limited pretensioners.” The cabin is luxurious with “Circuit Red Altcantara” trimmed F- trimmed sport seats with 10-way power for driver and passenger. Lexus craftsmen assembled this beauty RC-F Fuki in Tahara. Aichi, Japan. The vehicle was a pure delight to test drive and would be a treasure in a sport’s car enthusiast’s garage as a prize possession.
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on Center, held many events at her home in Annabel Bowlen, founder and emeritus of The Beac bel’s home for a Christmas gathering. Clockwise Cherry Hills Village. This photo was taken at Anna . , Sharon Sweeney, Kathy Rubin and Becky Alfrey from center: Annabel Bowlen, Yvonne McCallum
Wheelchair-confined four-year-old now able to enjoy outdoor playtime thanks to ramp install from Home Builders Foundation SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE MENDOZA
Lockheed Martin donates $210,000 to Wreaths Across America National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that the Lockheed Martin Corporation has made a $210,000 donation to help ensure the mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation about the value of our freedom is carried out in communities across the country. “Lockheed Martin proudly supports Wreaths Across America and its mission to remember, honor, and teach,” said Meagan Campion, Lockheed Martin director, social impact. “About one in five Lockheed Martin employees has served in uniform, so this gesture is personal to many of our colleagues. We are grateful for this solemn opportunity to honor all those who have served.” Through this donation, Lockheed Martin has sponsored nearly 15,000 wreaths for placement at grave markers of veterans from all backgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, as part of National
Wreaths Across America Day. The wreaths were distributed to nearly 30 locations across the U.S. and employees can participate. These locations include Arlington National Cemetery. “The veterans we honor committed themselves unselfishly at the most critical moments in our nation’s history,” said Karen Worcester, WAA’s executive director. “The generous support of Lockheed Martin, ensures that we will be able to fulfill our mission in remembrance of these brave men and women.” Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing wreaths on veteran’s headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. However, in 2020, the organization placed more than 1.7 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at 2,557 participating locations nationwide. To volunteer or support go to wwww.wreathsacross america.org, find the locations page and type in your town and/or state.
Like many four-year-olds, one of Hattie H.’s favorite activities is playing outside. She and her two-year-old sister, Shiloh, ride up and down their long driveway in their pink Jeep, chase bubbles and play with chalk. Hattie was born with a rare chromosome disorder called 1q43q44 deletion syndrome. Some of the side effects of this diagnosis are seizures and developmental delays, therefore Hattie uses a wheelchair to get around. Hattie is also non-verbal but has learned other ways to communicate and express joy. Hattie’s parents, Abby and David, have learned a lot since Hattie’s diagnosis. They moved into a one-story home that makes it easier to navigate Hattie’s wheelchair, enrolled her in preschool at Fletcher Miller School (a Jeffco public school for children with special needs), purchased adaptive movement and speech assistance devices, engaged therapists, learned how to administer a myriad of medications and adjust diets and even found Hippotherapy sessions for Hattie. As Hattie grew, the big challenge they faced daily was carrying both her and her 45-pound hot pink wheelchair down the steps in the garage. The steps had to be navigated each time they set out for preschool, doctor’s appointments, activities or even a trip to the grocery store. Hattie’s mom began to dread the daily outside play time that Hattie
and Shiloh enjoyed so much because it meant another trip down those stairs. During one of Hattie’s speech therapy sessions, Abby mentioned her ongoing struggle with the stairs to speech therapist Jill Tullman. Tullman, who works with many individuals with physical disabilities, suggested she contact the nonprofit Home Builders Foundation (HBF), which provides home modifications to those with disabilities at no charge. Abby immediately completed HBF’s intake evaluation and was thrilled when she was notified that her request for a garage ramp had been approved and would take place in August. The morning that the ramp was to be installed, Abby and her two daughters made a trip to their favorite bakery to pick up cookies for the team. Then, they excitedly watched throughout the day as HBF Project Captain, Bill Wood and a group of volunteers from 3 Trees Design & Drafting and Urban Lights built and installed the ramp. Abby says it was an incredibly happy day for all of them. “Everyone who worked on the project was incredibly kind, generous and positive,” enthused Abby. “They made us feel like this was their most important project and took time to get to know the girls.” After waiting impatiently for the final touches to be completed, Hattie and Shiloh got to take their first trip down the ramp. As Hattie
was wheeled easily from the house to the yard, she waved her arms excitedly and grinned. Shiloh giggled while she skipped along beside her sister. And Abby felt a huge weight lift from her shoulders knowing that she would no longer have to face the physical challenge of lifting her daughter and her wheelchair every time they left the house. With the barrier of the stairs removed, Hattie and Shiloh have enjoyed more outdoor play time and routine trips to schools, appointments and the store have become much more manageable for all. “This ramp has greatly increased Hattie’s freedom and independence,” Abby said, adding, “We are so grateful to everyone involved!” HBF enables individuals with disabilities and their families to live more independent, elevated lives by working with skilled volunteers and partners to create home modifications that empower greater access, reinforce safety and equip clients with the ability to tackle everyday tasks.