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CHV Police Department members receive commendations BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On Feb. 17, at the regular city council meeting, Cherry Hills Village Police Michelle Tovrea presented police commendations to members of her department for the many hours of work they did during the past year to enter all the necessary data and complete weeks of department-wide training to be able to implement Arapahoe County’s new records management system, which they did on Nov. 5, 2019. As of today, they are still the first and only local police department in the county to have “gone live” with the county’s new records management system. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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RENEW: Helping physicians better diagnose and treat patients SUBMITTED BY RENEW SADDLE ROCK
As electronic paperwork saddles physicians, it becomes even more difficult for them to screen, diagnose and prescribe effective treatments because of the limited time they have with patients. This becomes an even larger issue in senior care as families and physicians have a smaller window into the everyday life, health and habits of the patient or loved one. These parties count on senior living facilities to create the bigger picture of patient history and health. However, some communities aren’t adequately prepared to serve as this important liaison. With this in mind, RENEW Saddle Rock developed the Collaborative Care Dashboard – a proprietary reporting evaluation that provides medical practitioners and families with greater transparency into the everyday health status of residents. The report enables primary care professionals to measure and understand each residents’ overall health trend and determine the best course of treatment that will give them the highest quality of life. “The Collaborative Care Dashboard is presented to families and physicians on a quarterly basis in graphic form, helping them to identify trends in quality of life measures,” said Karen Doll, MSN CVNP-BC RENEW Management Clinical Liaison “Alongside the report, our staff has a menu of interventions that can be deployed to moderate the risk of unfavorable trends and help prevent small problems from becoming larger issues.” Gathering research from accredited studies and assessment tools in geriatrics and dementia, the Collaborative Care Dashboard takes into account and measures against characteristics and tendencies of those suffering from dementia, including depression, cognition, nutrition, behavior and even happiness. Using these tools to measure current status, the report gives a trend of where patients stand in order to enable primary care professionals to measure and understand the disease progression, more easily determining the best course of treatment in real-time. “This tool has been extremely helpful to validate and transform care for what would normally be subjective observations and concerns that easily fly under the radar because they aren’t clinically evident,” said Lee Tuchfarber, Chief Executive Officer. “The Collaborative Care Dashboard is a useful tool to provide black and white data regarding trends that we are seeing in a resident related to their cognition, weight, fall risk
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Robin Hood and rising Democrat socialism
I watched “Meet the Press” Sunday morning with Chuck Todd; he has become so partisan I have no respect for that long-running Sunday morning show. It is now anything but fair and balanced, and Todd has become a real media weasel. They don’t have “press” on the show but one moderator and a host of staged advocates against the Trump Administration creating a rigged program. I’m a strong believer in the two-party system of checks and balances, and competition for leadership positions to afford all Americans the best leadership in government. We deserve the best and the brightest people running the country and dealing with education, medical services, military operations and defense. It seems that the country has become so politically divided that we are losing some of the best talent in both political parties because of raw politics and unbalanced fake news reporting. Many fine candidates just don’t want to run for political office. Public service should be admired, and our elected
officials shown respect for their service in both political parties. It appears that we have the rise of a third political party that looks like the Democrat Socialist party. This is not the party of Vice-President Joe Biden or Mayor Bloomberg. The rise of socialism in America is frightening to many members of both historic political parties. Especially disconcerting is the growing popularity of socialism by young voters who have benefited from the capitalistic free enterprise system that has made America the envy of the world. Only in America can immigrants arrive with almost nothing and in a matter of a few years rise up the economic ladder of success. I talk with many successful immigrants at events who are so thankful they came to America. With hard work and frugal money management immigrants have made a gigantic contribution to the nation and to their families and ours. We need to fix the broken immigration system to allow more legal entrants and also allow DACA students a road to a path of full citizenship. America is the only home they know! Government has its place in our society well spelled out
in our constitution to do what the people cannot do for themselves; such as fixing roads, bridges, public transportation, care for the poor, and most of all to defend the borders and security of our nation against all internal and external threats. Somehow, we have failed to educate our younger generation on the evils of socialism, communism and that oppressive governments destroy freedom and prosperity around the world. The communists still own and control Russia and China. They have elite leaders who profit off the backs of the enslaved working class. Free enterprise has lifted millions of Americans to prosperity. Taking from the successful entrepreneurs to aid the less fortunate is noble in spirit and the Robin Hood approach looks attractive to many young people who would prefer to play with their smart phones and computers day and night and living on other people’s successes. We need more skilled labor and professional job skills and the rebirth of vocational education, such as the new Cherry Creek Schools Innovation Center that takes 1000 students each week from the eight dis-
trict high schools and enables them to attend a state-of-the- art high level vocational school for nursing, auto mechanics, carpentry and building skills. Many of these technical high school graduates have good jobs waiting for them when they graduate from high school. There are reasons for the rise of socialism and our leaders need to figure out how to stem this rising tide among our younger generation. The future of the American dream may crash and burn like the historic Roman Empire that fell to decay and destruction. Free bread and coliseum gladiator performances captivated the people while the barbarians arrived at the gates of the Roman Empire. We can begin by preparing and honoring our teachers with higher pay and respect and making them believers in our economic success. The enthusiasm at the new CCHS innovation school is outstanding among both teachers and students. No socialists will graduate from that program!
This winter has been breaking records for cold and snowfall. February snowfall is way above average. The snow in the mountains is way above average and that is good news for our lawns, trees and bushes. The front range and metro area have plenty of water if we get mountain snow that reaches the Aurora and Denver water storage sites. Woe to all of us when we have the next drought and we don’t have enough snowfall water in storage dams and reservoirs. Kudos to the Denver and Aurora water boards and directors for the last century that have been purchasing water and building mountain storage. The massive development of the front range of Colorado will continue apply pressure to these water wizards to provide enough growth for the future. Wells won’t do it! *** This has been a great month for those who make their living shoveling and plowing snow. *** The past week has been full of political drama with Bernie Sanders leading the pack out of Iowa and Las Vegas. In the race and rising fast is New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg. While the media downplayed his performance in Nevada, I thought that he did a pretty good job of maintaining his cool
while being attacked by his own party. He donates a bundle of money to Democrat candidates and money talks in today’s political climate. In fact, the Bloomberg campaign just purchased ads in Colorado newspapers, including The Villager. I was surprised that Senator Amy Klobuchar, who seems to be smart and somewhat sensible, finished so poorly in Las Vegas. I thought that she performed well in the Nevada debates. She might end up as the vice-president nominee. *** I attended the Aurora Republican Forum Saturday morning to hear political sage Dick Wadhams talk about the election developments. He believes that Senator Cory Gardner will be reelected over a “tired, sleepy” John Hickenlooper. Being a very successful political consultant and former Colorado Republican state chairman, he knows what he is talking about and follows state and national political developments. Probably the most important points he made were that Bernie Sanders is taking control of the Democrat primaries and will go to Milwaukee with the most delegate votes, but not enough to win on the first ballot. According to Wadhams, this is where it will become challeng-
ing for Bernie. Seems that the 770 super-delegates can’t vote in the first ballot since that rule has been changed by the DNC to only allow the super-delegates to vote on a second or subsequent ballots. Hillary had the super-delegates vote for her in the first ballot at the last convention putting her over the top to win the nomination and blocking candidate Sanders. The rule has now been changed, largely because of the unfairness charges by the Sanders campaign, that only caucus delegates will be counted in the first ballot. Who are the super-delegates? They are office holders and party officials from across America. Quite a few super delegates here in Colorado who will be released from whatever caucus candidate they have selected after the first ballot. The more conservative Democrat office holders from across America might prefer not to have an avowed socialist leading the party ticket for fear that he will lose badly to President Trump. The scenario that Wadhams predicts is that the Bernie Sander’s team will go ballistic if this happens and will be very disruptive if they feel that their candidate has been screwed again. Wadhams also related how important unaffiliated women voters are to the winning of any political race, especially in
Colorado. “Candidates of either party have to capture those unaffiliated middle of the road women,” he said. *** Saturday afternoon it was to a Democrat venue at the home of County Commissioner Bill Holen where he and his wife Debbie hosted his many friends for his candidate announcement party. Several hundred friends showed up for the afternoon event. Holen had many elected officials in the audience including congressmen Jason Crowe and Ed Perlmuter. Holen writes a column in this newspaper and we are both Vietnam era Army veterans. He made it to Vietnam, I did not, but spent my time as a tank firing range officer. Tanks didn’t do well in the Vietnam jungles. Holen had a good tour of duty and is a staunch supporter of veterans residing in North Aurora. He does not have any Republican opponents, so it is easy to endorse his reelection. All five of the Arapahoe County Commissioners get along well with a one point majority going to the GOP. Jeff Baker, board chairman, is also running unopposed in his Republican position with one Democrat opponent. I endorse Jeff Baker who has proven to be a really dedicated and diligent County Commissioner serving Continued on page 5
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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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Feeling the Bern in Denver
Bernie Sanders was in Denver a couple of weeks ago to whip up support ahead of the Super Tuesday primaries on March 3. For fun, I took my family, Republicans all, to his rally to “Feel the Bern.” The rally, held at the convention center, drew “thousands,” according to local media. A few days later, President Trump held a rally in Colorado Springs and drew tens of thousands. The only lines at the Bernie rally were at the obligatory metal detectors. Everyone was polite and attendees were younger than at a typical Trump rally, with more piercings and tattoos, but enthusiastic over their modern-day Karl Marx candidate promising “free stuff.”
The rally began with local Democrat speakers whipping up the crowd, including a young woman screeching unintelligibly, a metaphor for the modern Democrat Party. BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH Bernie then took the stage and delivered his standard stump speech. He told the crowd that President Trump was a racist, sexist, homophobe. One might say the same about Michael Bloomberg or Joe Biden, but Bernie hasn’t yet made that connection. He told everyone that America was a thoroughly racist country. His solutions for America’s current peace and prosperity are the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. What’s Bernie’s appeal to millennials, or “Bernie Bros” as
they are called? Teenagers today are told they must attend college, which they do. Many receive degrees in subjects that are difficult or impossible to monetize, such as the social sciences and humanities. Graduating with a mountain of debt and no job prospects other than part time work for a minimum wage, millennials often have no medical insurance, no savings, and a high cost of living. With dismal prospects for financial independence, Bernie’s cancellation of student debt, free health care, and a guaranteed minimum wage are attractive. Trump’s trade deals, conservative judges, economic boom, and regulatory rollback offer little appeal for someone sinking economically with a near worthless college degree. Bernie is tossing them a lifeline, even if it is just a
piece of rope, attached to nothing. Bernie’s two-step hustle is paying off. He is leading his Democrat rivals in most polls, although that may change due to the vagaries of presidential campaigns and nonstop media coverage. His challengers have their own problems. Michael Bloomberg, despite spending over half a billion dollars thus far to buy the nomination, has a history of sexual harassment claims and derogatory racial comments. Joe Biden is forgetful and inappropriate, likely in the early stages of dementia. Pete Buttigieg was an unsuccessful mayor of a small midwestern city but is glib and clever in interviews. His primary attraction to Democrat voters is that he is gay. It’s quite unlikely that if he was just another young, white, heterosexual male, that he would still be in the race. If you don’t believe me, ask Eric Swalwell or Beto O’Rourke.
Elizabeth Warren is truth challenged, recreating her past for political benefit. Amy Klobuchar is uninspiring, except as an alternative to the more radical candidates in her party. That leaves Bernie, an angry socialist who spent his honeymoon in the Soviet Union, with few accomplishments in life other than getting elected to public office. I suspect many Colorado voters, registered as unaffiliated, may choose to vote for Bernie on Super Tuesday as a form of Rush Limbaugh’s “Operation Chaos,” giving President Trump a gift of a socialist candidate to run against. What a decision come November, a referendum giving Americans a choice between an unabashed capitalist and a full-on socialist. If Bernie Sanders is the nominee, as he is likely to be as of now, the Democrat Party will certainly “feel the Bern.” Get ready for a fun campaign season ahead.
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Fellow and founder of the Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives and executive director of POC Capitol Interns. *** The state’s oldest newspa-
per the Weekly Register Call, hailing out of Central City last week had an item from the February 11, 1870 edition, “The legislature passed the Woman’s Suffrage bill, the
vote being 7-6, five Republicans and two Democrats voting in the affirmative.” *** Politics was divisive 151 years ago--- not much has changed.
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the eastern portion of the county. Also, a military veteran with a fine service record. *** We received a political announcement from Steve Monaghan announcing his candidacy for House District 3. The news release didn’t relate his party affiliation but that didn’t matter to us. He was a candidate from the area, so Freda Miklin and I interviewed him at the Belleview McDonalds last Friday morning. He is a 15-year Navy veteran and a professional pilot now working at Centennial airport as a private jet pilot. He has three school age children and lives in the vicinity of Greenwood Village, in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Turns out that he is a Republican but has never been active in party politics while serving his nation on active duty. He’s willing to take time away from his aviation pursuits to work towards good government. Read Freda’s interview, and yes, he told us that he is a conservative Republican. By the way, Terri is doing a great job at McDonalds where she runs the place like a drill sergeant. *** Thursday I was a guest for lunch at Alexanders fine restaurant, across from Park Meadows, with Steve and J.D.Wooley. J.D. is a financial planner and his uncle Steve was one of the founders of REMAX International with Dave Lininger’s group. Steve is very well- known in the business world and he and his wife just celebrated a 50-year wedding anniversary with 18 grandchildren. Great lunch companions and Alexanders is rated as one of the top restaurants in America shown in a framed rating article outside of the men’s bathroom. Two really sharp gentleman to visit with and topflight food, service and discussion. *** Heard that another steak house is opening soon across from Shanahans in the old Mexican Garcia location. It is called Steve 9. *** The Arapahoe County GOP are announcing their annual Lincoln Day dinner at the Radisson Hotel on Parker road Sunday evening, March 22 starting at 5:30. They
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When Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar looked out over the cheering crowd of 1,100 supporters that came to the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora on Feb. 20, the day after the Feb. 19th Democratic presidential debate that was more like a family brawl (some would say a circular firing squad), she said, “Wow. If this isn’t momentum, I don’t know what is.” The throng of people, comprised of almost as many men as women, responded enthusiastically. The candidate opened with, “It’s time to cross the divide in our politics to get to a higher plain. What unites Americans is that the heart of this country is so much bigger than the heart of the guy in the White House. This election is a decency check. We remember a time when if a president spoke, everyone listened, because it was important. We need to bring people with us instead of shutting them out. This is also a patriotism check. Thousands of Americans have lost their lives protecting democracy and Donald Trump makes a joke out of it.” Klobuchar is not at the top of any polls and hasn’t won any caucuses or primaries, but she holds a unique niche in the cluster of candidates still vying for the Democratic presidential nomination. She’s not over 75 years old and she’s not under 40. She doesn’t
hate any specific group of people—even billionaires. She believes that college costs are out of control, but doesn’t think taxpayers should pay off college loans or provide tuition to students from wealthy families who choose to go to pricey private colleges. She comes from a simple background in middle America and is someone that comes across as having a lot in common with “regular people,” something she emphasized in her Denver visit when she said, “The middle of the country is not flyover country, they are my people.” Still, her undergraduate degree from Yale University and University of Chicago law degree indicate a higher-than-average intellect under that warm, down-home smile. Now in her 19th year as a United States senator, Klobuchar was named the “most effective Democratic senator in Congress” in a Vanderbilt University study last year. She was recognized in late 2016 as having “passed more legislation than any other senator.” Those accolades demonstrate an authentic talent for getting along with all types of people on both sides of the aisle. Klobuchar’s policies are notably middle-of-the-road. On an issue at or near the top of most Americans’ concerns, she said, “We need to bring down the cost health care. We need it to be better, not blow it up.” On pharmaceuticals she said, “Pharma has two lobbyists for every Member of Congress. We need to change
the rule that prevents Medicare from negotiating prices. We have 30 cosponsors for it in the Senate.” She would make it easier for senior citizens who would rather stay in their home than go to nursing homes. Klobuchar talked about “connecting the education system to the economy,” since we are going to have over one million openings for electricians, plumbers, certified nursing assistants and home health care workers. The candidate told the crowd that she supports free one and two-year college programs and would like to double the value of Pell grants (for needy undergraduate students) to $12,000. On immigration, Klobuchar believes that “Immigrants do not diminish America. They are America.” On day one of her presidency, Klobuchar said she would “get back into the Paris Climate Agreement.” She noted that the United States is the only country in the world that is not part of the agreement now that Syria and Nicaragua, who were the last holdouts, have signed. Editor’s note: By the time you read this, Klobuchar might have dropped out of the presidential race….or, maybe, when all the extreme candidates have worn themselves and the voters out espousing polarizing rhetoric, middle-ofthe-road Senator Amy Klobuchar will be left standing. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
There were nearly as many men as women who came to listen to Klobuchar on a Thursday afternoon in Aurora. Photos by Freda Mikli
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n Feb. 20, former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter came to the Lone Tree Arts Center to talk about the role of states and cities in meeting climate goals as a guest of the South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC). Denver Springs, which treats mental illness and addiction, sponsored the program. Ritter is director of the Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University, which he founded in 2011 after serving as Colorado governor from 2007-2011. Prior to that, he spent 12 years as the Denver District Attorney. In Ritter’s book, “Powering Forward,” published in 2016, he quotes President Lyndon Johnson, who said in an address to the United States Congress in 1965, “This generation has altered the composition of the atmosphere on a global scale through…a steady increase in carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels.” After being welcomed by Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet and an introduction by Jeff Keener, SMDC president and CEO, Ritter said that President Trump “has rolled back environmental actions that were taken by earlier administrations, including Republicans.” Focusing on the role of states and cities, Ritter said that Colorado passed the first voter-led renewable energy standard in the nation in 2004. In 2010, the legislature quantified the amount of energy that should be renewable to 30 percent by 2020. Fast forward to the present; Xcel Energy has committed to using 85 percent renewable energy by 2030 and being 100 percent carbon free by 2050. According to the state energy office, “Colorado is home to more than 380 solar companies employing over 4,000 people throughout the state.” According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 29 states, Washington, D.C., and three territories have adopted a requirement that a specified percentage of the electricity that utilities sell comes from renewable resources, while eight states and one territory have set renewable energy goals. Only 13 states, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, and nine states in the deep south have no standard or target for renewable energy.
Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter came to speak about clean energy.
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Ritter said that 450 legislators around the country ran on a clean energy platform in 2018. There were also 9 candidates for governor who ran on a clean energy platform, both Democrat and Republican, and they all won. Explaining the current condition, Ritter said, “We are in this transition that was first led by policy, but now is market driven. Shareholders are pushing companies toward clean energy, despite little support from the federal government.” He also cited the cost of solar energy, which he said was 23 cents/ kilowatt hour in 2007 and is now 3 cents/kilowatt hour. In Colorado, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., the state’s largest rural not-forprofit power supplier, announced in January its commitment “to a 100% reduction in emissions from coal in Colorado by closing Craig Station and the Colowyo Mine by 2030.” They further announced, “We’re also committing to work with the Colorado General Assembly to achieve, by 2030 and relative to 2005 levels: a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions across the generation facilities we own or operate in Colorado, and a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions associated with Colorado wholesale electric sales.” Tri-State credited the development of this policy to having “collaborated with a diverse ad-
visory group, facilitated by Colorado State University’s Center for the New Energy Economy and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, on key elements regarding emission reductions.” Residents of the city of
historically coal-dependent Craig, Colorado, population 8,947, see the abandonment of coal for energy purposes as the cause of potential “economic upheaval.” Less than a year ago, an article in the Denver Post said that “about 47 percent of the state’s electricity comes from coal.” To help cities like Craig, last year, the legislature passed SB19-236, which contains the language, “If (a) clean energy plan includes accelerated retirement of any existing generating facilities, the clean energy plan must include workforce transition and community assistance plans for utility workers impacted,” including “community assistance to any local government or school district…impacted.” Despite the efforts to address energy production emissions, Ritter pointed out that transportation emissions, which eclipsed those of energy production two years ago, are not going down. Asked about China, Ritter explained that China, India, and the United States were the three most relevant signers of the Paris Climate Agreement. Since President Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement, “the United States has for-
feited its leadership position. We have little ability to ask China or India to keep their commitments. India has backed off its goals and Japan has built 22 new coal plants.” He also said that the United States is now the only country that is not a signatory to the Paris agreement. Ritter touched on the politics of climate change, noting that “there are ten Republican senators caucusing for energy transition right now,” because “Republican officeholders know that (climate change) is the largest disconnect between them and Republican millennials. In addition to Mayor Millet, other elected officials who came to hear what Gov. Ritter had to say were Arapahoe County Commissioners Nancy Jackson, Bill Holen, and Jeff Baker, city council members Cheryl Wink from Englewood, Wynne Shaw from Lone Tree, and Kathy Turley from Centennial, along with Doug Tisdale from the RTD board. Program sponsor Denver Springs has a behavioral health hospital that treats mental illness and addiction in adults and adolescents in Englewood and one dedicated exclusively to adolescents in Parker. Their website is denversprings.com. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Gardner holds mental health roundtable with students at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Colorado Senator Cory Gardner came to the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) in Centennial on
Sen. Gardner heard from Sara Grobbel (far left), Cherry Creek Schools Assistant Superintendent, Career and Innovation, and CCIC students about the valuable programs available to students there.
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Bill to designate 9-8-8 as the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. It passed out of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Dec. 11, 2019. Gardner also told students about a bipartisan bill he and Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris introduced on Sept. 19, 2019, the Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act, to improve mental health access in underserved areas. Identical bipartisan legislation was also introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill would repay onesixth of the educational debt of mental health professionals for each year of service, up to $250,000 over six years, for those who agree to practice in an area with a shortage of mental health professionals. The bill is supported by 56 health and mental health groups, including Colorado’s UC Health, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological
Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Mark Morgan, CCIC principal, told Gardner that the school is partnering with HCA Healthcare, which operates seven hospitals in metro Denver, to develop a certification in behavioral health. Gardner cited the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act that he sponsored and became law three years ago. He said, “We learned that exposure to industry at a young age can lead to a future career.” The student who led Gardner’s tour of CCIC was Milana Yushkevilch, who is in both the business and lodging and resort management pathways at the school. She told the senator that she is an Ashkenazi Jew whose immigrant parents from Ukraine and Belarus cried from happiness when they saw the opportunities afforded to her at CCIC. Milana is focused on public speaking and communications Continued on page 9
Centennial invests in its streets BY DORIS B. TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In the last 12 years, the City of Centennial has invested a total of $78 million in its streets network, with 2017 being the most expensive year, with a total of $10.4 million in improvements. The Centennial City Council learned about the costs of public works projects at a recent meeting, when Public Works Department employees reported numerous facts to the council. Presenters included Deputy City Manager Elisha Thomas, and Public Works Department personnel Craig Fassler, Jeff Dankenbring and Mike Nelson. Some of the more interesting portions of the report the council heard are listed here: • There are more than 778 miles of sidewalks in the City of Centennial.
• Centennial has 4,000 street markers, and they are inspected annually. • Homeowners all have an easement across the front of their properties (a strip of land adjacent to the street). The easement gives the city a right to use the area of the easement for utilities. Homeowners are required to maintain the easement area. Some properties have an additional easement across the interior of their property. • There are a total of 123,342 square feet in crosswalks in the city. • More than 26,000 telephone calls annually come into the city’s call center, which is staffed every day, all day. The call center answers a variety of inquiries. This is an average of 2,170 calls or web requests each month. The number for the call center is (303) 3258000.
• There are a total 23,165 traffic signs in Centennial. • Street sweeping in Centennial takes place three times annually, spring, summer and fall. There is no sweeping in the winter due to snow and cold weather. • Right-of-way permits are required for any activity that takes place in the public rightof-way, including dumpsters utilized for remodeling projects. There were 810 right-ofway permits issued in 2019. When a water main is being replaced, a right-of-way permit must be issued. • The city’s policy is to maintain the network of streets in at least “good” condition. Condition is measured, from the best to the worst, as excellent, very good, good, fair, marginal, poor or very poor. • A survey of the pavement condition is made every three years at a cost of $180,000.
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have a partisan impeachment.” On the efforts to interfere with American elections, Gardner said, “Russia wants to destabilize our institutions. It’s never OK for a foreign government to interfere with our elections.” For himself, Gardner said, “I wouldn’t ask a foreign government for help.” Asked what he
would do if help were offered by a foreign government, Gardner said, “I’d go to the FBI.” Gardner is running for re-election to a second six-year term in the United States Senate this November. He does not have a Republican primary challenger. There are nine Democrats seeking the nomi-
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and hopes to own her own business. Gardner noted that there are more than 100,000 employees in tourism and recreation in Colorado. He said, “We have legislation that would allow Pell Grants (federal college subsidies for needy undergraduate students that do not need to be repaid) to be used for vocational programs.” News reporters attending the event asked Gardner about his relationship with President Trump, who he joined for a rally in Colorado Springs the following day. He said that the President was coming to Colorado “to talk about what we’ve done for Colorado: Space Force, Space Command, and the relocation of the Bureau of Land Management to Grand Junction.” Pressed further about his relationship with the President, Gardner said, “I don’t always agree (with him) but the economy has been good for Colorado. Business confidence is high.” In response to a reporter’s
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Arapahoe County residents may see decreased services in coming years BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe, in her third and final term, held a town hall meeting at Greenwood Village City Hall on February 20. Thirty residents from across her voting district came out to get an update on county government. Sharpe’s overall message was that the increasing population combined with the decisions of voters not to approve new funding sources could eventually lead to a decrease in some county services. Bryan Weimer, Arapahoe County Director of Public Works and Development,
addressed the subject that citizens are most concerned about, based on their calls to county government: traffic congestion. Weimer told residents that 25 percent of arterial roads in unincorporated Arapahoe County are in fair or poor condition. Signs that should be replaced every ten years are being replaced every 33 years. Crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities have increased due to the larger number of cars on the road. The cost of all traffic accidents in unincorporated Arapahoe County in 2018 has been calculated at $420 million, while the cost of traffic congestion alone has been determined to be $113 million. Although the county will be
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able to add some capacity on the southbound ramp of I-25 at Dry Creek Road and add an eastbound lane on Dry Creek Road from I-25 as a result of $8 to $10 million in specific funding from DRCOG (Denver Regional Council of Governments) in 2020, transportation funds overall are not keeping up with the county’s needs. Attempts to gain approval for increased revenue for transportation in 2018 (Propositions 109 and 110) and in 2019 (Proposition CC) were rejected by the voters. In response to a question, Weimer shared that the latest preferred design plan, called the split-diamond alternative, for Belleview Avenue and I-25, the interchange that arguably presents the most frustration for area drivers, is now estimated to cost around $90 million. The plan has not gained universal acceptance by all affected local jurisdictions yet, but that doesn’t present an immediate challenge because there is currently no known funding source for it. The other looming issue facing Arapahoe County government is its deteriorated jail complex. Funding its much-needed rebuilding by a property tax increase of $68/ year on an average home was also rejected by voters two to one in November. Nevertheless, the issues of a facility built with infrastructure for 386 inmates 34 years ago, now housing 1,100 inmates, triple-bunking, with unfixable mechanical systems, is not going away. Making the situation riskier is the fact that 40 percent of inmates have mental health challenges and another 25 percent have substance abuse issues. Commissioner Sharpe pointed out that the current funding challenges facing unincorporated Arapahoe County (the areas that are not within the municipal boundaries of cities like Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, and Aurora) will be exacerbated over the next decade because the population of the county is projected to increase 23 percent from 650,000 in
2020 to 800,000 in 2030. She felt it was important for residents to know that fully half of the county’s budget is spent on activities mandated by the state, leaving little discretion for county commissioners. Sharpe said that, if it becomes necessary, Arapahoe County commissioners may be forced to consider reducing some current services, such as drivers license testing, issuance, and renewal, because it is a state function that the county performs as a convenience to the state and to county residents. A slide Sharpe presented
said it this way. “Beyond 2021, growth in other operating funds such as for Human Services and the General Fund will put strain on balancing the budget without reductions in service levels.” Although the news was not all good, residents who attended the town hall expressed appreciation for the opportunity to get informed and be able to ask questions of their elected commissioner and county management staff. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Winter Glow snow “ALL A GLOW” at the Fields at the Curtis Arts center!
Lauren Cohen, Greenwood Village student who attends and enjoys youth art classes at Curtis Arts Center
Bundled up duo, Mary and Julia Coffey enjoying cups of yummy soup compliments of the event
Abbie Rooney does a fire performance
Marli and Alexandra enjoying the treat of S’mores
Bryan Connolly, Abbie Rooney, and Megan Smith help warm things up.
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Front row: Chris Stevens, Cultural Arts Manager; Maxine, Cherry Creek senior; Faith, Kent Denver student; Chloe, Cherry Creek student. Back row: Stilt walker Marr Bergan of Bling Entertainment
The event was accessed through a colorfully lit archway. The Curtis Center for the Arts building is at right.
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A Precious Child’s Women’s Guild has successful Membership Drive Breakfast Denver Country Club was the venue when Meredith Coors hosted the annual membership drive for A Precious Child that raised more than $14,000 to help children in the community. The annual event was sponsored by Gwenivere Snyder, Maura Johnson, Ann Cutler and Kris Foulk. In addition, the hygiene drive garnered 280 pounds of items. Officers of A Precious Child’s Women’s Guild are: President Gwenivere Snyder, VP Maura Johnson, Treasurer Brittne Gowdy and Secretary Dayle McDaniel. Honorary members are Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera and Jill Anschutz. The over 100 membership base consists of influential women who are change makers in the Denver Metro area. Featured speaker was A Precious Child client Jenifer Castillo, a single mom and victim of domestic abuse, who had the audience in tears as she shared her testimonial of how A Precious Child served her with warm, welcoming arms supplying everything from necessities for her and her two sons, to gifts and even a connecting her with agency partners to assist with job placement. “A Precious Child was there for me and what they gave me most was the chance to be the best mom I could be. My kids wouldn’t have had Christmas without A Precious Child that has given me memories I will never forget. Six months ago I felt like a victim, now I feel empowered.” A Precious Child is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization that provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. In 2019, A Precious Child served 57, 497 disadvantaged and displaced children. Since 2008, it has provided services and resources to over 240,000 children and their caregivers and serves eight counties surrounding the Denver Metro area: Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and Weld. For further information: APreciousChild.org or 303466-4272.
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A glimpse of Peter Pan Act 1
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boxes from John Atencio, a Wine Pull sponsored by Colorado Ballet Auxiliary, silent auction and more! One would expect Captain Hook’s rum braised short ribs at the el-
Gala Chairs Brent and and Melanie Backes, Ford and Ann Frick
Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs and wife Sandy, ballet mistress with Managing Director of Advancement Adam Sexton and wife Silvia
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Cuvée’s Christa Weaving with Tricia Radford
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Jackie Rotole with Young Professionals Chairs Adam Diskin and Kathy Clifton Photos by ScottieTaylor Iverson
Ballerina soloist Morgan Buchanan and her sponsor Lynnette Morrison
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BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers, In my last column, I confirmed that Colorado law does not recognize a “common law divorce”. Many readers have asked, what are the elements of a common law marriage, which is recognized in Colorado? A common law marriage is established by the mutual consent or agreement of the parties to be husband and wife, followed by a mutual and open assumption of a marital relationship. A common law marriage in Colorado is an alternative to a ceremonial marriage, by which a couple obtains a marriage license and then has a marriage ceremony. Under Colorado law, a couple in a common law marriage is married to the same legal extent as any other married couple, but may face issues actually proving that their marriage exists. The two primary requirements under Colorado law for a common law marriage are that each party must be 18 years of age or older and the marriage is not prohibited by statute regarding bigamy and incest. A significant misconception is that a couple can “suddenly” become common law spouses by living together for too long of a period of time. Under Colorado law, cohabitation, without more, is not sufficient to create a marriage. Nevertheless, if a couple agrees to be married and holds themselves out as married, the longer they do so adds to their ability to prove a common law marriage in Colorado. What are the requirements for a common law marriage in Colorado? After analyzing more than 100 years of cases, the Colorado Supreme Court has determined that the fol-
lowing are required to prove that a common law marriage exists: • Cohabitation; • Mutual agreement to be married; and • Evidence of a mutual agreement. There is no one court case in Colorado which conclusively states all of the factors. Accordingly, how does a couple prove a common law marriage exists? The Colorado courts have held that a person claiming the existence of common law marriage has the burden of proof to show that such a marriage exists. Because the mutual agreement to be married is not required to be in writing, often a court hearing is needed to determine the issue, based on facts and the credibility of the evidence. Notably, a common law marriage is not simply counting the pieces of evidence about whether such a marriage exists, but instead, documents and witness testimony to back up the claim is not only important evidence of the existence of a mutual agreement, but is essential to the establishment of a common law marriage. In addition to cohabitation, Colorado courts have held the following factors are to be considered when determining whether a common law marriage exists: • Joint bank accounts, credit cards and finances; • Joint ownership of property; • Filing joint tax returns; and • The woman (and, if applicable, children) using the man’s surname. No one factor is more important than another; however, claiming the other party as a “spouse” simply to obtain health insurance or a joint membership for private economic gain, while potentially fraudulent, is not usually sufficient to establish a common law marriage in Colorado. In addition, parties who legitimately claim a common law marriage do so for all purposes, meaning that they are not only married for health insurance reasons, for example, but also are jointly obligated for marital debts and claims.
In a Colorado Court case, a man and a deceased woman had signed an Affidavit of common law marriage to help the woman receive medical care. After the woman’s death, the man attempted to utilize the Affidavit as “proof” that they were married, so that he could claim the spouse’s share of her estate. The Court found that there was no evidence of cohabitation, the couple had no reputation in the community of being married, and the woman’s own parents were unaware of the alleged marriage. The Colorado Court of Appeals found that the Affidavit of common law marriage was insufficient as evidence of a common law marriage. Colorado law also recognizes same-sex common law marriages. If a same-sex couple meets the criteria for a common law marriage, the court will treat the marriage as being valid, even if it was entered into before 2015 when same-sex marriages were legalized. In Colorado, the legal effect of a common law marriage is that you are married for all purposes, regardless of how the marriage was created. A couple in a common law marriage has all of the same privileges, rights and obligations as any other married couple. Legally, there is no difference between a married couple who went through a ceremonial marriage, and a married couple through a common law marriage. As previously noted, there is no such thing as a “common law divorce” in Colorado. If a couple is legally married by any means, ceremonial or common law, they must go through a formal dissolution of marriage or divorce lawsuit to legally end the relationship.
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Closeness is an aphrodisiac When I am with a group of married men, I hear half-joking statements about the dearth of their sex lives. When I hear those comments, I wonder what kind of lovers these men are since what I know about most women is that they
respond sexually when they feel emotionally close and safe with their life-mate. If these men desire to increase their sexual intimacy, they must use some tools to get emotionally closer to their brides. They first need to see them-
selves as an emotional support system to their spouse. It is hearing the heart of their partner and not responding to just words. It is asking more questions to clarify what is being communicated. It is moving toward them and not being de-
Beware of potential 2020 census scams hold will receive an invitation in the mail to respond to the 2020 Census. This year, you will have the option of completing the 2020 census questionnaire either online, by mail, or by phone. The invitation will include detailed instructions of what you need to do. If you don’t respond to this invitation letter, BY JIM MILLER you will receive several Dear Judy, follow-up postcard reUnfortunately, minders from the Census Buscams have become a perreau by mail. If you still don’t sistent problem when the U.S. Census Bureau does its once-a- respond by late April, a census worker will come to your door decade count of the U.S. popto collect your response in ulation. Here’s what you can person. expect from the 2020 Census It only takes a few minutes in the coming weeks, and how to complete the census quesyou can protect yourself from tionnaire. potential scams. While census participation What to Expect is very important and required In mid-March, you and by law, you also need to be nearly every other U.S. house- vigilant of census-linked
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fensive. It is being respectful of her feelings and allowing her to process her feelings in an emotionally safe space. It is being available to her especially when life gets hard. It is touching often. Holding hands, a pat on the back, cuddling on the couch, dancing or a simple back massage is a powerful closeness tool. Non-sexual touches are magic for a woman. It is giving small gifts as a token of your affection. Little surprises that don’t cost a lot of money, but show some thought, helps keep her fire burning for you since the gesture of thoughtful gifts makes her feel surprised and special. Another tool to a more robust sex life is to compliment your partner in front of others. It will show your value and respect for her and make her feel great about herself, and about you. Learning how to navigate conflict well is a skill we all need to have. Disagreeing does not have to be contentious. It can be accomplished in a kind, respectful, and even loving way. Kindness goes a long way in any relationship, but especially in marriage. A wise man does not discount or dismiss his wife with invalida-
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TOP 25 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BUSINESS
From left to right (starting in the top row/standing): Kristen Blessman, CWCC CEO, Jamey Seel Jamey Seely, Nancy Fitzgerald, Kami Guildner, GG Johnston, Jennifer Evans, Akasha Absher, Andrea Fulton, Kasia Iwaniczko MacLeod, Simone Ross, Carina Martin, Monique Lovato, Benny Samuels, Christy Belz, Ann Ayers. From left to right (seated): Ramonna Robinson, Dr. Becky Takeda - Tinker, Ginna Santy, Amber McReynolds, Chantell Taylor, Chanda Hinton, Chandy Ghosh, Jennifer Change, Maureen Tarrant, Kristin Bronson, Frannie Matthews. Photo courtesy of Keyser Images, LLC SUBMITTED BY COLORADO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Wrapping up it's 8th year recognizing over 200 women, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women Gala celebrates and recognizes women who operate at the highest level of business performance and community leadership. This event recognizes the professional achievements and contributions to the Denver community by these women. Men and women from the community came out to support these 25 women, including over 40 alumni. Nominations for 2021 will be open in the fall of 2020. The women are chosen by a selection committee that includes some of our past Top 25 honorees and other leaders here in the community. Top 25 most powerful women nominees must meet each of the following criteria: Passionate about the success and promotion of women in business. Nominees have women in the community that attribute their success to this individual. En-
suring that women have the tools they need to grow their business, grow their career and have the confidence to take on career challenges is a priority for them. Civic Engagement in the community. Nominees must have a track record of serving women and children in the community. Their work must be focused on helping disadvantaged women become self-sufficient and/or successful in the workforce. Track record of success. She’s always focused on the next step. Research shows that women don’t often reach for top roles or promotions. Only 17% of CEO roles are held by women. Women-owned businesses aren’t growing at the same rate as men’s. Nominees must have a track-record of taking on difficult projects or new opportunities. Exhibit Perseverance. Change doesn’t come easily and this is especially true when it comes to the success of women in the workforce. Some of our best female leaders did not take no
for an answer and did whatever it took to be a trailblazer in their company, their business or the community.
Full list of winners and companies:
• Akasha Absher, Syntrinsic Investment Counsel, LLC • Amber McReynolds, National Vote at Home Institute; Strategy Rose LLC • Andrea Kalivas Fulton, Denver Art Museum • Ann Ayers, Colorado Women's College at the University of Denver • Benny Samuels, Nurse-Family Partnership • Carina Martin, A Precious Child • Chanda Hinton, Chanda Plan Foundation • Chandy Ghosh, Inteliquent
Colorado Ballet presents Tour de Force The contemporary ballet event of the season Colorado Ballet will present Tour de Force with just four performances from March 6 - 8 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, featuring a variety of contemporary dance works: Edwaard Liang’s Feast of the Gods, Lila York’s Celts and a world premiere by Julia Adam. “This production offers something different for our patrons outside of our classical and story ballet performances,” states Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs. “There is so much diversity among the pieces in Tour de Force; Feast of the Gods showcases intricate, fluid movements while Celts is powerful and robust.
The world premiere by Julia Adam is based on the board game Clue and our dancers will have a lot of fun with this choreography. I hope audiences will walk away feeling thrilled and inspired by these impactful contemporary works.”
Feast of the Gods
Originally choreographed on Colorado Ballet dancers in 2009, this piece depicts a group of nomads who, after traveling all day, set up camp for the night and celebrate with a feast. Choreographer Edwaard Liang won the Prince Prize for Choreography and was nominated for the Golden Mask Award in Russia for Best Production. Feast of the Gods is set to Ancient Airs and Dances by renowned Italian composer
Ottorino Respighi, who is known for translating music into powerful, visual experiences. Ancient Airs and Dances was inspired by Medieval and Renaissance music.
World Premiere by Julia Adam
The program will include the world premiere of an all-new work by Julia Adam featuring music by Cosmo Sheldrake. The piece is based on the board game Clue and will feature instrumental versions of Cosmos Sheldrake’s songs: Wriggle, Birth a Basket, Come Along and Hocking. Adam is a former principal dancer and choreographer who has created over 60 works for numerous companies including San Francisco Ballet, Hous-
Colorado State University Global • Frannie Matthews, Colorado Technology Association • GG Johnston, Downstream Partners • Ginna Santy, Women in Kind: The Sister Economy
• Jamey Seely, Gates Corporation • Jennifer Chang, Cisco Systems • Jennifer Evans, Polsinelli • Kami Guildner, Kami Guildner Coaching • Extraordinary Women Radio and Extraordinary Women Connect Events Kasia Iwan• iczko MacLeod, Cigna Healthcare • Kristin M. Bronson, Denver City Attorney • Maureen Tarrant, Presbyterian/ St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children • Monique Lovato, Mi Casa Resource Center • Nancy Fitzgerald, iLendingDIRECT • Ramonna Robinson, Groundfloor Media and Center Table • Simone D. Ross, The Riveter
ton Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theater and more.
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• Chantell Taylor, UCHealth • Christy Belz, Empowerment Coaching and Consulting, TEDx Cherry Creek • Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker,
Celts
Choreographed by Lila York, Celts first premiered at Boston Ballet in 1996, a year before the Riverdance craze swept the nation. This thrilling piece blends traditional Irish folk dance with ballet and has received rave reviews across the nation. It features traditional Irish music by Grammy Award winning Irish legends The Chieftains and more. Celts is “…an astonishing array of dance images of Ireland, a piece that is both profound and thrilling.” - The Boston Globe on Celts Colorado Ballet will present this unique, contemporary ballet event of the season for one weekend only at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets now and secure their seats for Tour de Force.
Fri, Mar. 6 – 7:30pm Sat, Mar. 7 – 2:00pm Sat, Mar. 7 – 7:30pm Sun, Mar. 8 – 2:00pm* (*) Audio Described Performance
TICKETS
Tickets range from $30 to $155. Visit COLORADO BALLET.ORG or call Patron Services at 303-837-8888 ext. 2 to purchase tickets.
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Ballet MasterWorks | April 3 – 12, 2020 Featuring Theme & Variations, Petite Mort and In the Upper Room Ellie Caulkins Opera House with music performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra
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Denver Academy open house Saturday, February 29 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Denver Academy (DA) is a top school in the nation dedicated to teaching diverse learners, including those with dyslexia and ADHD. Attend DA’s Open House on Saturday, February 29, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and find out how we teach each child the way they learn best! Open House attend-
ees enjoy a personal tour of the 22-acre campus by a Denver Academy Student Ambassa-
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Education requirements are being replaced by skills at GVPD and elsewhere BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Last month, the Greenwood Village City Council rescinded its longstanding policy, adopted in 1991, requiring new police officers to possess an associate degree or the equivalent number of credit hours constituting two years of college work “from an accredited institution of higher education.” Also rescinded by the city council was the requirement that an officer possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education to qualify to be hired at or promoted to the exempt rank of police commander. In place of any specific education requirements, candidates for the position of police officer and police commander will be evaluated “based on a combination of education and related work experience.” In a staff report to the GV City Council, Dustin Varney, GV police chief and Camie Chapman, administrative services director, explained that the change was needed because the city was “continuing to experience recruitment and retention struggles due to a challenging labor market” and had “experienced a near 20 percent increase in turnover in 2019,” as well as a “39 percent decrease in the number of applications received for vacant positions.” As of January 6, they reported that there were 11 vacancies in GV’s police department, five police officers, four
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by the South Metro Denver Chamber on Jan. 24, she listed the challenges of today’s job market: 1) 1 in 3 Americans are projected to need new skills by 2030; 2) 80 percent of today’s jobs require basic technology skills; 3) nearly two-thirds of companies cannot find qualified applicants. With job growth in Colorado at 13 percent, she explained, employers are discovering it makes sense to “hire and train workers based on skills needed for job success,” and “remove unnecessary credentials,” focusing instead on “skills to support workers throughout their careers.” Cobert said that the implementation of skills-based practices allows employers to: 1) find new pools of qualified talent; 2) create an agile workforce; 3) increase diversity; and 4) improve employee retention and engagement. She said, “Employers need to recognize aptitude because so many skills needed today weren’t taught to anyone in school.” As an example of recognizing and utilizing the skills and talent of a potential employee, Cobert talked about a sushi chef who was hired as a lens grinder for an optical company who realized that the fine motor skills that he had developed carefully cutting sushi were directly transferable to the delicate work of grinding optical lenses. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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OPINION On my honor BY ROBERT WALLACE MEYER
I will do my best to do my duty to God and Country, to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Lord Powell, who founded the Scouts many years ago and President Teddy Roosevelt must be turning over in their graves as their beloved organization has now filed for protection under our bankruptcy statutes. Americans might well ask, “How in hell did THAT happen?” Methinks it began back
in the 80’s as young ladies demanded to be admitted to the Boy Scouts and threatened all sorts of dire consequences if their wishes were denied. This was reluctantly agreed to, against the better judgement of many. Years later, gay scoutmasters were approved, again, against the better judgement of many. Now we have a reported 2,000 youngsters alleging sexual abuse and asking ten billion dollars in damages. All for being “open minded” about things which should have been rejected out of hand.
And it seems to be ever thus: Our religious and educational systems are attacked, taking one chip here and another there. No prayers or Pledge of Allegiance to start the school day. Christmas Holiday becomes “Winter Break”, and past leaders of this great nation are now judged by today’s politically correct standards. So the beat goes on—and soon we may be unable to recognize what is left of this great country, degraded chip, by chip, by chip. Many of us share fond memories, shaded and dimmed by time, of campfires blazing at first, then ebbing into soft, gentle coals.
Of projects completed, often with the cooperation of friends in the troop. Of singa-longs on dusty hiking trails and by those same campfires in the sweet glow of evening. Of Scoutmasters who stood close enough to help as needed, but far enough away that we could face our own challenges and enjoy our own triumphs. Scouting was such a fine thing to have and a terrible loss if it is left to the mercy of lawyers, judges and the politically correct. Remember: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent, and now….bankrupt!
Rocky Mountain Smoke-Free Alliance strongly condemns House Bill 2020-1319, a ban on flavored nicotine products Amanda Wheeler, vice president of the Rocky Mountain Smoke-Free Alliance, provided the following statement in response to House Bill 2020-1319, which would ban the sale of flavored cigarettes, tobacco products, and nicotine products. “We are deeply disappointed that Colorado’s elected officials are setting up roadblocks to the health of the nearly 350,000 vapers in Colorado, most of whom have found flavored nicotine products critical in supporting combustible cigarette cessation.
“The attempt to ban this flavored nicotine products is anti-science. According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, released jointly late last year by the Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Disease Control, one in five youths who use vapor products pointed to flavors as the primary rationale for using vapor products. Curiosity and peer pressure were proven to be far more prevalent motivations. Millions of American adults depend on flavored nicotine vapor as a smoking cessation method, and it’s clearly working, as cigarette smoking
continues to plummet across nearly every American demographic. “Banning flavored nicotine products will only drive adults back to smoking cigarettes, which would erode their health. In addition, this ban would effectively end an entire industry in Colorado as most of the sales in local vape shops throughout the state are flavored vape products. This ban of an entire industry would destroy Coloradans’ small businesses and jobs.” The Rocky Mountain Smoke Free Alliance rep-
resents small business owners and manufacturers in the vaping industry throughout the State of Colorado, who provide adult consumers with a safer alternative to traditional combustible cigarettes. RMSFA members are leaders in the vapor community, promoting small businesses and job growth, responsible public policies and regulations, and a high standard of safety within the industry. RMSFA is engaged in a variety of efforts to promote sensible regulations that will make Colorado a better place to conduct business in the vaping industry.
SCHOOLS
Breakthrough Kent Denver celebrating 25 years of closing the achievement gap Breakthrough Kent Denver will celebrate 25 years of closing the opportunity gap at the Give Your Love to Breakthrough Gala on Thursday, February 20h from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at the Schaden Dining Hall on the campus of the Kent Denver School. Breakthrough Kent Denver works to both increase the educational and social opportunities of motivated, financially under-resourced
middle and high school students in both Englewood Public Schools and Denver Public Schools, as well as motivate and train talented college students for careers in education. Students commit to a sixyear program model focused on improving their academic performance, becoming college ready, and their social-emotional health. Breakthrough serves 179
middle school students and 190 high school students from over 60 Denver Public Schools and Englewood Public Schools. For the past eight years, 100% of Breakthrough high school seniors graduated, and in 2019, 89% went on to institutions of higher education. “We are so excited to be celebrating our 25th year at Breakthrough Kent Denver. The gala is time for us
to celebrate all of the accomplishments that our students have made and to thank all of those that have generously given their love and support to our program,” said Sarah Dutcher, Executive Director of Breakthrough. “We are looking forward to another 25 years of helping to close the opportunity gap for Denver and Englewood Public School students and train the next generation of teachers.”
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POLITICS Navy veteran wants to continue life of service as candidate for House District 3 BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Arapahoe Philharmonic to debut New Orchestral Work in response to gun violence in Colorado March concert features Instrument of Hope, created after Parkland shooting, and performance by Concerto Competition Winner Ethan Blake
The Arapahoe Philharmonic’s March 27 concert will premiere an original composition by award-winning composer Jack Frerer, written in response to gun violence in Colorado. Frerer won the orchestra’s Vincent C. LaGuardia, Jr. Composition Competition last season and was named composer-in-residence. His arrival in Denver to accept the award in May 2019 coincided with the day of the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting. Being in a community where this type of trauma was happening was a new experience for him, one that impacted him deeply. He was inspired to focus a new composition on “the landscape of Colorado gun violence through the varying perspectives of students, those who have aged beyond the classroom, and a community who love and are loved by students.” Titled splinter, Frerer’s composition incorporates a libretto written by Denver youth poet laureate Xuan Chi Sullivan, who is now pursuing a graduate degree in play-writing at Columbia University in New York, and sung by baritone Luke Sutliff, also a Colorado-born artist and a Juilliard graduate. Both Sullivan and Sutliff have also been touched by the now-generational nature of gun violence in the state they love. Sullivan calls the libretto they wrote their “love song for Colorado, the heart of Colorado.” The Philharmonic has secured the Instrument of Hope, a trumpet crafted from bullet casings by Shine MSD, Inc., a nonprofit started by student survivors of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Arapahoe Philharmonic Principal Trumpeter Anthony Zator will play it for the premier of splinter. This is the Instrument of Hope’s first visit to Colorado. Frerer’s music and Sullivan’s words are meant to give the audience an opportunity to reflect and mourn, both individually and together, rather than as a political statement. “We need to talk to each other to figure this out,” said Sullivan. “What’s needed is
empathy and compassion, neighbor to neighbor.” Added Sutliff, “To bring something meaningful to the state I love, it’s bringing something about home, home. This means more than any other performance I’ve been a part of.” Devin Patrick Hughes, Arapahoe Philharmonic’s music director and conductor, agrees with Frerer in the view of the orchestra as “a global model of cooperation,” and emphasizes the potential for that model as a path toward solving problems like violence in a community. Frerer has composed a chamber version of splinter for piano, voice and trumpet that will be performed in schools and as community outreach the week of the concert. The March 27 concert, called “Apotheosis of the Dance,” will also feature music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Ernest Bloch, with cellist Ethan Blake, winner of the 2019-2020 T. Gordon Parks Concerto Competition, performing his Schelomo: Rhapsodie Hébraïque. The concert will be held at Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is known for its joyful dance-like character with its dotted rhythms and buoyant melodies. One admirer, Richard Wagner, called it the “apotheosis of the dance.” The second Allegretto movement of the symphony, more brooding than the other movements, is perhaps one of the most popular orchestral compositions Beethoven wrote, often performed as a stand-alone piece and influencing composers that came after such as Shubert, Mendelssohn and Berlioz. Schelomo: Rhapsodie Hébraïque is the final work in Bloch’s Jewish Cycle comprising five compositions. Schelomo was originally intended to be a vocal work, but Bloch was so impressed by the skill of Russian cellist Alexandre Barjansky and the lyrical vocal quality of the cello’s sound that he gave the voice of King Solomon to the cello. Ethan Blake, currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in cello performance at CU Boulder, will perform the concerto as part of his first prize award in this year’s Arapahoe Philharmonic’s concerto competition sponsored by Universal Music Company in Thornton.
Steve Monahan is a candidate for House District 3 in the state legislature because “this is what service looks like for me going forward.” A fiscal conservative, he says, “Overreach by the current legislature could have a negative impact on the prosperity we are enjoying. Colorado is a small business type of place.” House District 3 includes Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Sheridan, Greenwood Village, and parts of northern Littleton. A believer in competition and the private sector, Monahan is against the public option for health care currently being discussed by the legislature. He “doesn’t like public health care,” believing that “government ought to stay out of it.” Monahan says that we should “start to unwind government meddling in health care and incentivize charities.” Although his children are all vaccinated, Monahan believes that vaccination should be the choice of parents, not mandated by the government. Recently retired after a 15-year career as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, where he was a member of the Navy’s Sixth Fleet Band, Monahan remains in the reserves and is starting a new career as a commercial pilot. He and his wife Michelle are the parents of three children, two of whom attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary in the Cherry Creek School District. The youngest Monahan is still in pre-school.
Steve Monahan is new to politics but not to servant leadership.
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On the subject of transportation, the candidate thinks “we need a veteran of roads running CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation).” According to Monahan, “Only 6 ½ percent of the state budget is allotted to transportation. I’d like to fight to get more money to fix the roads.” Where would he take it from? “Health and Human Services”, he tells us. “It is 40 percent of the state budget.” On the subject of the extreme risk protection order, or red flag bill, that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, Monahan “has some real questions about whether you can restrict the civil liberties of people who haven’t committed a crime.” As a parent and military veteran who led active shooter trainings during his time in the United States Navy, Monahan does not believe in arming schoolteachers.
He is a strong advocate for community policing and mental health professionals in the schools who are well acquainted with the student population and any issues with which they might be dealing. He also believes that it is important for public schools to provide vocational education and that less money should be going to higher education. Asked by Villager publisher Bob Sweeney what he thought of the idea of the University of Colorado potentially becoming private since it gets so little money from the state anyway, Monahan said he would be OK with that. A Republican, we asked Monahan how he would institute his policies for our state if he is elected while Democrats continue to hold a majority in both houses of the legislature in addition to the governor’s office. Monahan said he would “look for reasonable legislators to pass good legislation.” The general election is Nov. 3, still more than eight months away. Monahan has not yet filed all the official paperwork with the secretary of state’s office but will do so soon. Presently the only candidate listed on the secretary of state’s website listed as running for HD3 representative is incumbent Democrat Meg Froelich, who was appointed to the position after Jeff Bridges vacated it, having himself been appointed to fill the vacancy in Senate district 26 created when former Sen. Daniel Kagan resigned. Those things all happened in January 2019. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
Denver Lyric Opera signature event is nearing
This Denver Lyric Opera event showcases young Colorado singers, ages 23 – 32 who are pursuing careers in opera. Some 39 singers will be performing in the Preliminaries on Saturday, March 7, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church at the corner of Hampden and Monaco. Three professional judges from throughout the United States with extensive opera, vocal coaching, and conducting careers, will choose the top 15 performers to compete in the Finals which are to be held Sat., Mar. 21 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church. At the Finals the top 15 singers will compete for major awards, including a $6,000 First Place award. Three different judges, including a Metropolitan Opera star and a nationally renowned pianist, conductor and coach, will ask each contender to sing at least two arias before moving into their deliberations.
Awards are made at the Finals event. Guests may come and go throughout the Competition – or stay all day! Don’t miss this free opportunity to hear the opera stars of tomorrow! The annual Competition for Colorado Singers helps young singers prepare for the challenges and competitive auditions ahead of them, as well as provides significant financial support as singers begin their operatic careers. Since inaugurating the Competition in 1984, DLOG has awarded $815,400 to over 400 top winners. The
results of winning the Competition are significant with many winners successfully pursuing international and Metropolitan opera careers. Founded in 1965, Denver Lyric Opera Guild is a non-profit membership organization whose purpose is to encourage and support young singers and provide continuing education to the members in the appreciation and knowledge of opera. For more information on The Competition for Colorado Singers and DLOG, visit www.denverlyric operaguild.org.
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Roth announces candidacy for Colorado Senator, District 26
Bob Roth, after serving for many years as a Councilmember and Mayor-Pro-Tem in Aurora, Colorado, announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination to be the next Senator for Colorado District 26. SD 26 covers parts of Aurora, Bow Mar, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Englewood, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Littleton and Sheridan. In addition to his time on Aurora City Council, Bob has served in the following leadership roles: Chair and Executive Board Member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, Executive Board Member of Colorado Municipal League, Board Member of Associated General Contractors of Colorado, Governor Appointee
to the Regional Air Quality Council, Board Member of Aurora Sister Cities International, Board Member of Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and on the E-470 Highway Authority. In a statement, Bob said “The Colorado State Legislature works best when there is a split General Assembly that represents a better balance for the people of Colorado. Having served on several regional boards and commissions, I understand how to collaborate
with people who have diverse opinions and to do it for the good of the constituents.” In addition, Bob cited the following as some of the issues on which he would concentrate: • Fiscal responsibility • Water resources management • Improving Colorado’s infrastructure • Tailored education paths – K-12, trade school and traditional college Former Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare offered his support,
saying “Having served with Bob Roth on the Aurora City Council for many years, I strongly endorse his campaign for Senate District 26. Bob is well informed, listens to all sides of an issue and works hard for the benefit of his constituents.” Nancy Sharpe, Arapahoe County Commissioner for District 2, weighed in with “I am happy to endorse Bob Roth for Senate District 26. Having served on multiple boards with Bob I know his dedication to public service and how hard he works at it. Having seen him in the community, I know how much he cares about his constituents. I am confident that he would bring the same attributes to
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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 Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Tri-County Health Department Parking Lot Reconstruction. The work generally consisted of asphalt and concrete services to remove and reconstruct the asphalt parking lot at 4857 S. Broadway in Englewood, CO. Final Settlement will be made on March 10, 2020. 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 Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Straight Line Sawcutting, 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 Straight Line Sawcutting, 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 March 9th, 2020. 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 Straight Line Sawcutting, Inc. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: February 20, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9560 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE FOR FLOOD HAZARD REVISIONS CASE NO. EE20-006 PROPOSAL: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiates Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to correct inconsistencies in the effective Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas FEMA flood risk products [Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Flood Profile, Floodway Data Table (FDT)] for Coal Creek between the Coal Creek confluence with Murphy Creek and Gun Club Road. The Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby gives notice of the County’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located between East Bayaud Ave and Gun Club Road. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Coal Creek from a point approximately 300 feet downstream of E-470 to a point approximately 600 feet upstream of E-470. As a result of the revision, the floodway shall widen and narrow, the 1% annual chance water-surface elevations shall decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall widen and narrow within the area of revision. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, 6924 South Lima Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Interested persons may call Chuck Haskins at 720-8746500, or Stacey Thompson at 303-858-8844 for additional information. More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Engineering Services Division, 6924 S. Lima Street, Centennial, CO or by calling 720- 8746500, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9568 ____________________________
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction. The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for online bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom.com. Both auctions are open to the public. If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office. Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9569 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SOQ-20-13 SHORT-LIST FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH ANTICIPATED DESIGN VALUE – OVER $25,000.00 Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to establish a short-list of qualified Architectural firms to perform on-call Architecture & Engineering services, and to fully coordinate and supervise the work product of those parties on an as-needed basis for any and all Arapahoe County facilities, grounds and properties, as specified here-in, from a source(s) of supply that will provide prompt and efficient service for the County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ-20-13) 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. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on March 26, 2020. 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: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9577 ___________________________
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 Charles Vest, Mabel Vest, Estate of Mabel Vest and Spartacus. LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3th day of November, 2016, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: M/R ONLY UNDER HI/WAY AS DESC IN B1560 P473 IN SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 30-5-59 Aka Vacant Property and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015; That said real estate was taxed or
specially assessed in the name(s) of Estate of Mabel Vest for said year 2015; That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on the 16th day of August, 2019, 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 MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC., on or about the 2th day of June, 2020, 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 3th day of February, 2019, A.D.
Adjudicatory Hearing regarding, KIANA PAYNE and JOHN DOE is set for March 23, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: February 14, 2020 Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9573 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,
Published in The Villager First Publication: February 13, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9534 ___________________________
IN THE INTEREST OF: CHRISTOPHER CHAVEZ, ANGELINA ALLEN, VICTORIA ALLEN, ARIEL ALLEN AND MEADOW ALLEN Children,
COURTS 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: CARLOS CADENA, KAMERON CADENA, MARIA CADENA, AND MARCELLO CADENA, Children,
and concerning AMBER THRELKEL, ROBERT ALLEN AND PAUL CHAVEZ Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 20JV22 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT
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SYLVANA CADENA, MICHAEL GRAY, AUGUSTINE GARCIA, JOHNATHAN “JOHNNY” RODRIGUEZ, AND LANCE SMALLEY (DECEASED) Respondents.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding PAUL CHAVEZ is set for May 4, 2020, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 19JV741 Division: 22 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHNATHAN “JOHNNY” RODRIGUEZ is set for April 6, 2020, at the hour of 11:30 a.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected, in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: February 20, 2020 Kristf Erickson, Reg: #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9572 ___________________________ 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: MESSAIAH PAYNE Child, and concerning KIANA PAYNE and JOHN DOE Respondents. Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: 303.636.1895 Case No: 19JV906 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an
Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9574 ___________________________ 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 In the Interest of: OLIVER CRUZ HERNANDEZ, ANGEL CRUZ HERNANDEZ, EDDIE RAMOS CRUZ, AND KENJI RAMOS CRUZ Children, And concerning: AIDA CRUZ HERNANDEZ, ALEJANDRO GARCIA, JOHN DOE I, JOSE LAST NAME UNKNOWN, JOHN DOE II, AND ANDRES RAMOS SEGOVIA Respondents. Linda Arnold, Esq. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 3036361882 Case No: 19JV909 Division: 14
Children’s Code. Date: February 20, 2020 Linda Arnold, Esq. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9575 ___________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive bids by electronic submission through BidNet® on the Rocky Mountain Bid System on the Greenwood Village website at www.greenwoodvillage. com/bids. Bids must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., March 12, 2020 for: The 2020 Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project The plans and specifications for the 2020 Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain EPurchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. There will be an optional pre-bid meeting at 2:00 p.m. on March 5, 2020. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado. The 2020 Gravel Roads Rehabilitation Project scope includes the rehabilitation of 3,884 feet of existing gravel roads. Scope of work involves 600 cy of unclassified excavation, 280 cy of embankment, 290 cy of topsoil, 1,800 tons of aggregate base course, 300 lf of cmp and associated erosion control restoration. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101. The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00). The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. An electronic bid opening will occur at 4:01 p.m., March 12, 2020. Pricing information will be shared with interested parties and will also be available through the Rocky Mountain Purchasing System. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to John Wannigman at (303) 708-6139 or jwannigman@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: February 20, 2020 Last Publication: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9563 ____________________________
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHERS, ALEJANDRO GARCIA, JOHN DOE I, JOSE LAST NAME UNKNOWN and JOHN DOE II is set for April 6, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 1, SERIES 2020 A bill for an ordinance of the City of Cherry Hills Village repealing and re-enacting Articles I through XII of and adding a new Article XIII to Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, concerning Building Regulations; adopting by reference, with certain amendments, the 2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Existing Building Code, the 2018 International Residential Code, the 2015 National Green Building
Standard, the 2018 International Mechanical Code, the 2018 International Plumbing Code, the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2017 National Electrical Code, and the 2018 International Fire Code; repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith; and providing penalties for violations thereof Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9570 ___________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 2, SERIES 2020 A bill for an Ordinance of the City of Cherry Hills Village replacing references to specific dollar amounts for fees, costs, deposits, and other charges in the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code with references to a fee schedule resolution to be adopted by City Council Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9571 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS INVITATION TO BID CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SANITATION DISTRICT SOUTH GILPIN SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District, 3333 South Bannock Street, #360, Englewood, Colorado 80110 (Owner) at its address just stated until 1:00 p.m., local time, March 25, 2020, for the South Gilpin Sewer Extension Project. All bids must be prepared on the bid form provided in the Contract Documents and delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Bid for South Gilpin Sewer Extension Project. There will be no public opening of the bids. The Owner reserves the unqualified right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, or to delete portions of bids or to adjust the unit quantities, which in its sole and absolute judgment are responsive to the bid documents and will under all circumstances best serve the Owner’s interests. The proposed work is generally described as: A sanitary sewer extension in Churchill Drive and South Gilpin Street consisting of approximately 395 linear feet of 8” PVC sewer pipe, three manholes, and connection to an existing sanitary sewer via one of the manholes. Installation of the sanitary sewer is within the bounds of an existing paved street. The work will also require pavement replacement, protection of existing “wet” utilities and “dry” utilities, and maintenance of access to residential driveways along the sewer alignment. Copies of the Bid Documents, Specifications and other Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from the Owner by email request only, addressed to CHVSanDist@aol.com. All Bids must be in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file with the District. A mandatory Prebid Conference will be a requirement for this project. If the Contract is awarded, Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award within the number of days set forth in the Bid Form for acceptance of the Bid. Published in The Villager Published: February 27, 2020 Legal # 9576 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony A. Beran, Jr, Deceased Case Number 2020PR30123 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 3, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. Joy Hertach, Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Ste. 210 Lakewood, CO 80228 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 27, 2020 Last Publication: March 12, 2020 Legal # 9562 ____________________________
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Denver Lyric Opera - Colorado Singers Competition
March 7. This free event showcases young Colorado singers who are pursuing careers in opera. Some 39 singers will be performing. Three professional judges with extensive opera, vocal coaching and conducting careers will choose the top 15 performers to compete in the finals to be held on March 21. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Calvary Baptist Church, corner of Hampden and Monaco. For information call 720-289-2719
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Jeff Glode Wise Sculpture Exhibit
Now – March 1. In this exhibit, Opening Outward, Wise has gathered works that best reflect his journey of imagination. With a range of interests, they illustrate a pathway of exploration, experimentation and discovery. Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Littleton Museum Fine Arts Hall,
6028 S. Gallup Street. For information call 303-7953950
MNTNS January 11 – February 22. The mountains inspire us all to explore the beauty of our state. The MTNS exhibit is a look at how the mountains inspire twelve Colorado based artists: Leslie Jorgensen, Beau Carey, George Kozmon, Elaine Coombs, Pat Finley, Eden Kiel, Angela Bely, Jeff Aeling, Fawn Atencio, Chuck Parson, David Shingler and Ulrich Gleiter. Reception on Saturday, January 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road. For information call 303-797-1779
EVENTS
Englewood Chamber 2020 Global Trends
February 27. Featured speaker Brad Segal of Progressive Urban Management Associates will present a behind-the-scenes look at policy and big ideas affecting the Denver area’s business community.7:30 am – 9:00 am. Nonmembers $30. Community Room at Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For information call 303-7894473
Denver Academy Open House
February 29. This is a great opportunity for prospective families to learn about who we are and what programs we have to offer. Visitors will be given a tour of the campus by a Student Ambassador. Teachers and administrators will also be present to discuss our school. All prospective families are welecome. RSVP not required. 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Gates Atrium in Richardson Hall, 4400 E. Iliff Avenue. For information call 303-777-5870
Parent Information Network (PIN) Creating Financially Responsible Kids
March 3. PIN is a parents’ organization whose mission is to provide informative local and national speakers on topics relevant to current parenting and youth-related issue. This month’s featured presenter will be Craig Kaley founder of Moneyletics.. Free and open to all. 9:15 – 11:15 am. The Challenge School,
Jeffco International Women’s Day
March 6. The 5th annual International Women’s Day celebration will also be celebrating the Women’s Vote Centennial in the United States. Our program will include several exciting break-out sessions with special speakers. It will be highlighted by a buffet luncheon with keynote speaker CU Regent and founder of the Camp Bow Wow franchise Heidi Ganahl.8:30 am – 1:30 pm. Luncheon at 11:30 am. For reservations go to jeffcowomen2020.org or call 303-277-9520
Aurora Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
March 13. This awards dinner and silent auction is the Eastern Metro Denver-Aurora premier event recognizing the achievements of outstanding businesses, leaders and volunteers. 5:00 pm - Silent Auction, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and networking. 7:00 pm – Dinner is served. Doubletree By Hilton Denver, 3203 Quebec Street. For tickets and information call 303-344-1500
Billy Graham Gospel Ministry Exhibit
January 27 – June 30. This exhibit, To the Ends of the Earth, features more than one hundred personal and professional items including many that have never before been available to the general public. They tell the story of one man’s mission to spread Christ’s gospel message of love an transformation. George Whitefield Center, Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood. Online registration is required at ccu.edu/ billygraham. For information call 303-963-3000
POLITICAL
Denver County Republicans Super Tuesday Happy Hour
March 3. Grab your friends and come watch the Super Tuesday results. We’ll also be celebrating the appointment of nearly 200 lifetime judicial appointments, including 2 Supreme Court Justices. $5 admission. 6:00 pm. The Wash Park Grille, 1096 S. Gaylord Street. Reserve your place now by calling 720787-7691
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PROVEN MIKE BLOOMBERG. A proven leader with plans to unite our country.
PROVEN RECORD
As Mayor of New York City, Mike helped expand health care to over 700,000 people and lowered the number of uninsured by 40%. As Mayor, Mike increased energy efficiency and reduced New York City’s carbon footprint and helped make the city’s air the cleanest it had been in 50 years.
UNIFYING PLANS AS PRESIDENT On Climate: Restore America’s leadership in fighting the global climate crisis by rejoining the Paris Agreement Reduce carbon pollution by 50% by 2030
Ensure 100% of new vehicles are pollution-free by 2035
On Health Care: Create a Medicare-like public option for health coverage Ban surprise medical bills
Lower prescription drug prices
Mike Bloomberg is the only Democrat who can take on Trump—and Trump knows it.
MIKE WILL GET IT DONE.
Election Day in Colorado is Tuesday, March 3rd.
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