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COVID-19 update: Local hospitals have the supplies they need so far
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as of 4:00 p.m. on March 23, the Colorado Case Summary for COVID-19 is: • 6,224 people tested • 720 cases, including 58 in Arapahoe County and 48 in Douglas County, and 148 in Denver. • 72 hospitalized • 31 counties • 7 deaths • 5 outbreaks at residential and non-hospital health care facilities The largest percentage of cases is spread across the 30 to 59-yearold age group, with 53 percent of the total. Coloradans 60 years old and older comprise only 29 percent of the 591 people who have tested positive. However,
all seven deaths from the disease, emanating from Eagle, El Paso, Weld, and Crowley Counties, have been of Coloradans over 60 years of age. Although it has been reported nationally that men are much more likely to get the virus, in Colorado, the cases are split very closely at 49 percent women and 51 percent men. No one can know with any certainty when Coloradans’ lives will begin to return to normal until the number of new cases of COVID-19 starts to level off locally and nationally. The Villager reached out to Stephanie Sullivan, assistant vice-president, media relations and video content for Health ONE-Denver, CO, which operates Sky Ridge Medical Center at 10101 RidgeGate Pkwy in Lone Tree and Swedish Medical Center at 501 East Hampden Avenue in Englewood to find out
how our local hospitals’ supplies to care for COVIDl-19 and other patients are holding up. She said, “HealthONE’s emergency planning efforts started months ago and our priority is to protect our frontline clinicians and caregivers so they are able to continue to care for our patients and our community. While we have the supplies and equipment we need at this time, we are doing everything possible to secure products, as the worldwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks, face shields, and gowns is a reality that we are addressing with realistic, workable solutions. To help ensure our caregivers and patients continue to have enough supplies and equipment, we are implementing steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to conserve PPE. All HealthONE hospitals have an assigned clinician that is
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solely responsible for overseeing PPE inventory and stewardship. We are adopting specific protocols, outlined by the CDC, for the appropriate reuse of certain PPE and we are asking our colleagues to conserve these items by following, but not exceeding, the guidelines for infection prevention. Additionally, we are allowing for the use of both N95 masks as well as standard facemasks. Since COVID-19 is spread by droplets, in most instances standard face masks offer adequate protection. These decisions are based on known evidence and guidance from the CDC, and are being implemented to protect our colleagues and our patients. We continue to plan by accessing the resources, support and best practices across HealthONE to help ensure we remain able to meet the needs of the communities we serve as the situation continues to evolve.”
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We also contacted Centura Health Systems’ Wendy Forbes, director of media relations and public relations for Colorado, who told us that, “each facility is preplanning in order to build surge capacity, cohort patients, and preserve supplies. Presently we are well prepared to meet the needs of each of our four communities, including Littleton (Littleton Adventist Hospital at 7700 S. Broadway in Littleton) and Porter (Porter Adventist Hospital at 2525 S. Downing Street in Denver). As a health system we meet daily through our Enterprise-wide Incident Command structure…to discuss operational flow, supply needs, and options to address the growing needs of our community.” The Villager will continue to monitor the situation. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Local grocers reserve morning hours for seniors BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
It has been well publicized that the Coronavirus is more likely to be life-threatening for senior citizens than younger people because the elderly are more likely to have other medical issues like heart disease that could be exacerbated by COVID-19. This virus is especially dangerous for those seniors who have underlying respiratory conditions like asthma, emphysema, or COPD. King Soopers has reserved the hour of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays for seniors and other at-risk customers. All other customers are welcome to shop from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, and from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on all other days.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is offering 15 percent discounts on pick-up orders at their Landmark and Streets of Southglenn locations. Photo by Freda Miklin
Safeway is open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. every day,
however the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. are reserved for seniors and other vulnerable individuals on Tuesday and Thursdays. Whole Foods is open for seniors and others who need to
avoid contact at 7:00 a.m. seven days a week. Everyone may shop there from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. everyday. Target stores are open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. On Wednesday mornings, the first hour of shopping is reserved for senior citizens and all others who are considered vulnerable, including expectant mothers. Walmart stores, now seeking 150,000 new hourly employees, is open to all from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. In addition, seniors and other at-risk individuals can shop from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays through at least April 28. Trader Joe’s stores are open from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily for all customers. Tony’s Meats and Market has reserved the hour of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Mondays through Fridays for its seniors and other vulnerable customers in its Centennial and Littleton locations and from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at its Castle Rock store. All other custom-
ers are welcome during its regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m on Mondays through Saturdays in all Tony’s Markets. The City of Greenwood Village has a list on its website of more than 125 local food establishments, including websites and telephone numbers to help local residents obtain prepared food. Nine out of ten are offering carry-out and/or delivery service, which is shown on the alphabetical directory. You can see the full list at: https://green woodvillage.com/Document Center/View/19504/RestaurantList-031820-Website Mile High Catering, which is owned locally, is also offering special options, according to Cherry Hills Village City Council Member Dan Sheldon. According to Leo at the Landmark location, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is offering 15 percent off on pick-up orders from their Landmark and Streets of Southglenn restaurants. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Nourish Meals on Wheels in Centennial is taking care of seniors BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
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At a time when senior citizens are the most vulnerable members of our community (they comprise only 29 percent of the 591 diagnosed cases of Coronavirus in our state, as of March 22, but account for all six deaths from the disease), the work of Centennial’s Nourish Meals on Wheels (MOW) is more crucial than ever. On a typical Friday, they deliver 470 hot meals and 400 frozen meals for clients who need them on the weekend. Executive Director Diane McClymonds told The Villager that demand has increased with so many seniors being homebound now due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but they are not turning anyone away. In addition to new clients, MOW’s regulars are asking for more meals than they did previously. To get started, new clients can apply online at https://nourish mealsonwheels.org/programs/ application/ or call 303-7987642. MOW usually needs about three days notice to begin meal delivery. Since moving into the 6,800-square-foot former location of Las Delicias restaurant at Arapahoe Road and Broadway in Centennial a few short months ago, MOW has been able to renovate the space into “a community center for nourishing our senior neighbors, thanks to a generous sponsor.” Of course, the building is not being used in the same manner right now for everyone’s protection. That is not preventing MOW from fulfilling its mission to
Centennial’s Nourish Meals on Wheels relocated to a new larger facility at 92 E. Arapahoe Road on December 31.
“nourish the spirit of our seniors by giving them someone to look forward to, the support they need to stay at home, and the gift of prolonged purpose in their lives.” McClymonds told us that although some volunteers have had to step back for their own safety, others have come forward to help. They have changed their procedures, having drivers (who all must pass background checks) wait in the parking lot for meals to be brought out to them for delivery. Those meals are being left at seniors’ front doors. Drivers ring their doorbells to alert them of the delivery, then leave to avoid unnecessary contact. So as to provide the human connection that MOW knows is so important, they are making “client care calls” just to chat with homebound seniors and also see if they need anything. Citizens who want to help with MOW’s efforts are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods to the 92 E. Arapahoe Road facility. In addition to
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meals, MOW delivers groceries to its clients twice a month on Saturdays. Currently there is a cart and table set up in the entryway at the building where non-perishable food donations can be dropped off. The most popular items are canned tuna, canned chicken, packaged tuna and chicken helpers, rice and noodles with soup (they favor Progresso brand because of its high protein content), peanut butter, jelly, jams, and preserves, oatmeal, and cookies. McClymonds would also appreciate cards with cheery written notes and drawings from children that MOW could deliver with meals. She told us those things are always appreciated by senior citizens. Of course, money donations are always welcome and respected. Those can be made by checks sent to Nourish Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 3108, Centennial, CO 80161 or online at https://nourishmealsonwheels. org/general-donation/. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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CHV, GV, and Centennial City Halls are closed to the public BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In Cherry Hills Village, all city council, board, and commission meetings have been cancelled for the rest of March. As of this writing, the April 7 city council meeting is scheduled to occur but may be postponed or conducted electronically. CHV Municipal Court dates from March 18 to April 1 have been cancelled. The police department “will modify our response to non-emergency calls for service. CHVPD will implement a modified report-taking process to limit the amount of one-to-one interaction officers have with the public. Officers will still respond in person to high priority, emergency incidents. CHV residents are encouraged to call 911 to report an emergency or 303-7954711 to report a non-emergency situation.” Building permit and right-of-way applications can be submitted online; fees and fines can be paid online. Specific links for each can be found on the city’s website. There is also a link to order traffic accident reports. CHV is considering issuing an emergency declaration. In Greenwood Village, the city council passed two resolutions in an emergency in-person morning meeting on March 23. The first declares that future city council meetings can be conducted electronically from separate remote locations “in the event of a local, state, or national emergency, as long as certain criteria are met, including “members of the public can hear or read the discussion, testimony, and votes.” The policy also applies to city council study sessions and meetings of GV boards and commissions. The second resolution declares a state of emergency that “shall activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local and interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans and to seek and authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance under such plans,” effective March 23 until May 5. During that time, the city will follow the procedures outlined in Public Health Order 20-22 issued by Governor Polis closing all bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums, casinos, and nonessential personal service facilities statewide. In a message from Mayor George Lantz on the city’s website, citizens are informed that currently city facilities are limited to only employees and all recreational events, programs, and classes have been cancelled through at least April 12. GV Municipal Court cases set between March 18 and April 29 have been continued. Essential services including police, trash, recycling, large item pickup, snow removal, park maintenance, building
Meeting in person, with social distancing, to declare an emergency are GV’s Mayor George Lantz (in striped shirt), City Manager John Jackson (to his left), Council Member Dave Kerber (going around the table), Administrative Services Director Cami Chapman, Council Member Donna Johnston, City Clerk Susan Ortiz, Council Member Tom Dougherty, and Council Member Libby Barnacle. Council Member Jerry Presley was also present and took the photo.
permits and inspections will continue. All City of Centennial government buildings are also closed to the public until further notice. “Essential services (law enforcement, snow/ice
removal, road repair, traffic signal maintenance, etc.) will continue to be provided… Please use the city’s website, centennialco.gov, to report a problem or call the 24-hour citizen response center at
303-325-8000.” The city has issued a local emergency declaration which “authorizes the request of aid and assistance from appropriate agencies and allows the cooperation and coordination with federal, state
and county emergency agencies and public health agencies regarding response, recovery and mitigation efforts for the city.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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Free enterprise will pull us through
Our lives, and livelihoods, are changing dramatically right before our eyes. We’re all in this together as we experience the greatest threat to America since World War ll. President Trump tells us that we’re at war against a hidden enemy. The nation is mobilizing to fight this virus as a war and the fight is underway. Thanks to the President for stopping the influx of Chinese to our shores early in this threat. He has always been criticized for protecting our borders and this action was no exception. Protecting sovereign borders is one of the duties of our federal government. This has been very controversial during recent years.
It appears that progress is being made with existing medicines and emergency medical research into new vaccines. American genius and the entrepreneurial spirit of free enterprise will rise to the challenge. Early this week some iconic American companies stepped up to manufacture emergency health items such as masks, gowns, and ventilators; Hanes underwear for masks, General Motors and Tesla for ventilators, and many more. Kind of funny that the leading making of men’s underwear is now making face masks. America is just a special place for all people and ingenuity. The freedom to think and be creative is one of our nation’s
greatest strength. Jokes are swirling about the internet about toilet paper. Who would have guessed that this would be in short supply? We’re not a socialist country, and free enterprise, if not curtailed by too much government control and intervention, will quickly move us out of this national disaster. Watching the daily news, the political bias still abounds from those who like, or dislike, the president. I think that he is doing an admirable job of leading the nation and speaking daily at the media briefings. He has a great team standing behind him who are rising to the occasion. It appears that they have a great deal of respect for President Trump. Has he done everything perfect? Of course
not, but he’s in charge of this crisis, and if ever anyone knows about crisis management it is our president. Give him a break. America will survive and we’ll get through this crisis. It is very concerning about how fast, if ever, we will return to near normal. Remember what happened to air travel after 9/11. After those attacks, we began an entire new chapter in air travel and security. We will no doubt experience some changes in our lives that will be challenging. Here at the newspaper we thank all of our advertisers and subscribers for your faith in us as we continue to print accurate local news and support our community governments and schools. The truth will keep us free, and it starts right here at home.
That was a nasty snowstorm that blew through the area last Thursday/Friday. The heavy wet snow was full of moisture and so great for our lawns, shrubs, and trees. Haven’t heard about much tree damage, but the snow very quickly turned into an icy mixture. Heading outside to shovel the driveway and sidewalk mid-morning I found the walks and my driveway and sidewalks were already shoveled by my two neighbors Mark and Debi. He is an active United Airline pilot and Deb is recently retired from business. She has taken up golf and has a new “Peloton.” They are great neighbors, along with many others nearby. Since I didn’t have to shovel snow, I decided to walk the neighborhood and put a Villager newspaper on every doorstep. One good turn deserves another. Some subscribe, some don’t, but in the aftermath of the blizzard, the U.S. mail delivery can be questionable at times. Arriving at Don’s home, he came to the door and I handed him a fresh newspaper. Saying, “Here’s a fresh delivery of newsprint if you need any paper products. Slyly implying that the newspaper could have many usages. We do use soy based non-irritating ink. Don immediately laughed and said, “Boy, is that old school.” He took his newspaper and we both got a laugh.” Not bad
for a snowy day and the market down another 700 points. American humor is terrific, and I’ve been receiving numerous email jokes surrounding the shortage and sudden value of toilet paper. I would never have thought that in an emergency situation that toilet paper would be in short supply and be hoarded by many consumers. The emails are really funny. One photo shows a woman sitting in front of at least 1000 rolls of paper all stacked up in a pile. Some sources report the paper going for $10 a roll. Another has a hooded vendor selling a single roll of paper and some hand cleaner for a stack of cash. Other emails show customers at food service counters using sheets of toilet paper as currency. Only in America! I even heard about an encounter out in the Castle Pines area where two customers got in a physical altercation over the last package of toilet paper in the store and the police had to be called. This shortage in time will pass but it is amazing what shortages occur in emergencies. Last week I related that a real shortage would occur if we lost electricity that would literally shut down water, computers, deliveries, phones, just about everything. When the smoke clears from this virus hurricane our leaders need to think about how to protect our nation’s power grid system. Yes, roof solar panels would
work for some home applications, but gas pumps won’t work water plants might be curtailed, and internet service and media outlets fail. Bottom line, we’re now going to be living in a different world and we may never get back to normal again. These are life changing times for almost every business, professional, schools, medicine and health care. We’ll be diligently publishing this weekly newspaper as long as the presses have paper and electricity. Newspapers historically have always been pillars of information and advertising in hard times. *** I’m really bored without my luncheon meetings and my favorites restaurants are shut down except for take-out meals and I’m glad that Gov. Polis has allowed take out beverages to assist the restaurant industry. *** Looks like the best places to still go are liquor and grocery stores which remain open for business. Sports betting was to start May 1, 2020 at seven casino locations, but that won’t happen with all of the sporting events canceled and casinos closed temporarily. Television is running old sporting events and “March Madness” has a new meaning. I’m catching up on old movies. *** Reading the historic Central City Register-Call from the last century, the newspaper had to strip wallpaper off of houses to print the newspaper
because of Indian attacks on the supply wagons bringing paper and products to the early mining community. Wonder what those miners used for toilet paper? *** I see my old friend Marvin Wolf passed away last week. He and wife Judi have been decade old friends and were once neighbors. When they first moved into our neighborhood, I had a meaningful encounter with Marvin. A beautiful setter dog came to our door and was lost. I looked at his collar and it had a phone number that I called. Yep, it was Marvin’s dog and he was so grateful that the dog was safe. He came over to our house and we became good friends thereafter. For many years we would discuss politics, in particular Senator Gary Hart, who was one of our favorite topics. One of the best things he ever did was to marry Judi. Marvin was a man who made a difference in this world. The couple have been community leaders and have given so much love and generosity to others. *** With this virus threat we can’t even attend funerals or hold memorial services. Hard to grasp the seriousness of this crisis that will pass but leaves a lot of wreckage in the hurricane’s aftermath. *** The wreckage may be worse and outlast the virus. Submit your letters online at: www.villagerpublishing.com or email to: editorial@villagerpublishing.com 303-773-8313
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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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The Coronavirus Chronicle
travel from Europe to the US, European leaders, Democrats and the media predictably accused Trump of racism and xenophobia. Yet a week later, these same countries instituted their own travel bans for the same reasons as Trump, to protect their countries. What a difference a week made. New Zealand and Australia have closed their borders completely to non-citizens. Are they racist and xenophobic? Lastly the media has been focusing, not on the economic and social disruption occurring in America, but on President Trump calling it the Chinese virus, rather than COVID-19 as the scientists and media sophisticates refer to it as. There is a long tradition of naming infectious diseases based on where they were first identified. The Ebola virus was discovered near the Ebola River in Africa. Marburg virus was first recog-
nized in Marburg, Germany. The Zika virus was discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda. Lyme disease was first seen in Lyme, Connecticut. They there is Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Rift Valley fever, and West Nile virus. Somehow Trump calling the Coronavirus the “Wuhan virus” or the “China virus” is suddenly racist. That’s where the virus originated, and Chinese mismanagement and secrecy unleashed it on the rest of the world. Why not call it what it is? Fortunately, China is not seeing new cases of the virus, and hopefully the rest of the world is not far behind. Meanwhile life in America has been disrupted beyond our wildest imaginations. Hunker down, stay safe and realize this will eventually pass. America is resilient and will bounce back from this just as she has from wars and a great depression.
sociated with probate. In addition, depending on your personal needs and goals, a Trust may also be utilized. A Trust is an arrangement where real or personal property is held by one person, called the Trustee, for the care or benefit of another person, the Beneficiary. There are basically two types of Trusts: (1) those created at your death, referred to as testamentary trusts; and (2) those you create during your lifetime, referred to as living trusts or revocable trusts. A Revocable Living Trust is an excellent document to use in cases of an unfortunate medical diagnosis, not only for asset management in case of your incapacity, but also to accomplish your distribution goals, with specific directives to your Trustee, custom-tailored to your needs and distribution plan. A Living Trust may avoid the need for a Conservatorship, if you become disabled and have funded the Trust. Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of those documents which will accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, as well as at the time of passing, particularly with respect to the identity of those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf, during your lifetime, as well as the identity of beneficiaries and the distributions to them,
after your passing. Thus, you should consult with an experienced estate plan attorney to address the areas of: (1) healthcare preferences (through the use of a Medical Declaration, “Living Will”); (2) substituted decision making (through a Medical Power of Attorney and a General/Financial Power of Attorney); (3) testamentary disposition (such as through a Will/Trust). As a courtesy, there is no charge for my initial consultation with clients which will result in an explanation of: (a) the various types of medical/ estate plan documents, their uses and benefits; (b) answers to your questions about lifetime care documents, medical decisions, and the disposition of your assets at your passing; and (c) specific documents to be custom-tailored to accomplish your legacy and estate planning goals. I have served seniors and their families for over 43 years regarding their medical and estate planning needs.
previous underlying medical conditions. Also keep in mind that Colorado has had 16 ski deaths this season, and 25 deaths last season. Again, keep things in perspective. Since the media has tried to make the viral pandemic political, let’s take a look BY BRIAN C. at the politics of this. JOONDEPH What was happening in January when the first cases of Coronavirus appeared in China? Nancy Pelosi was handing out impeachment pens and the Senate, instead of looking ahead at an impending viral outbreak, was holding an impeachment trial. President Trump, on the other hand, instituted a travel ban against China in late January, significantly blunting the number
of infected individuals entering the US. Speaking of travel bans and restrictions, early in his presidency, Trump instituted travel bans against countries known to harbor terrorists and who couldn’t adequately screen and vet those traveling to the US. These bans were called racist and xenophobic at the time. Such bans were to prevent or slow Islamic terrorism. World leaders criticized such bans, which were imposed to protect America from terrorism. Travel bans today are to protect against a different form of terrorism, namely a virus. Terrorism deliberately creates a climate of fear within a population to bring about a political objective, exactly what the virus is doing now. When Trump recently banned
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because your agent can then immediately make decisions for you without going to court to obtain a Guardianship. These decisions can be for emergency and related medical treatment. A Healthcare or Medical Power of Attorney should contain language allowing your agent to have access to your medical records, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
tives as to how you wish to be treated in the event you have a terminal condition which is not curable or reversible, or you are in a persistent vegetative state (i.e. “brain dead”) and you have become incapable of speaking for yourself. A Living Will covers two end-of-life situations: (1) a terminal condition, which means an incurable or irreversible condition for which the use of life-sustaining procedures will serve only to postpone the time of death; and (2) a persistent vegetative state. In either of these two end-of-life situations, a Colorado Living Will allows you to forego life-sustaining treatment, or to accept such treatment but only for a limited period of time, or to continue such treatment as long as medically feasible.
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There is little in the news these days aside from the Coronavirus pandemic. Let’s look at what’s new since my last column two weeks ago on this subject. Schools, businesses, travel, and social gatherings are kaput, with new restrictions announced each day. Colorado, at the time of this writing, has 277 test positive cases and seven deaths. Douglas county has a dashboard to track cases, locations, and other statistics. The two Colorado deaths were individuals in their 70s and 80s. It is unknown whether they had underlying medical problems making them more susceptible. For perspective, more than 99 percent of coronavirus deaths in Italy were in individuals with
BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers, What are the four key medical/estate plan documents you need now? Many of my clients have asked what are the critical medical and estate plan documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 issues. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. This problem can be resolved through the use of appropriate powers of attorney. The following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: Healthcare Power of Attorney A Healthcare or Medical Power of Attorney is a document to allow whomever you designate as your legal agent, to make decisions for you, if you are not able to do so, yourself. This is important if you become incapacitated for any reason, including illness,
General Financial Power of Attorney A General Financial Power of Attorney allows your designated agent to make decisions for you on all other matters, apart from healthcare or medical issues. This can include the power to apply for benefits, to make claims, manage your financial assets, pay bills and continue your business, in your best interest. A “durable” power of attorney is effective immediately, and does not require proof of your disability. A durable power of attorney allows your agent to assist you at any time, and thus, it is the most useful power of attorney document under all circumstances. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment A Living Will in Colorado is known as an “Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment”, and is a document regarding your direc-
Will (or a Will/Trust)
A Will is a statement that describes how your assets will be distributed after your passing and allows you to appoint a Personal Representative, to handle your affairs after your death. A Will allows you to transfer assets that are not titled, such as business holdings, money and personal property. A Will also permits you to identify whomever you wish to receive your estate, as well as the specific gifts or distributions to be made to them. A Will can also reduce or eliminate certain costs as-
Donald Glenn Peterson Esq. Don Peterson Law Firm 1720 S. Bellaire St., Suite 530 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 758-0999 Fax: (303) 758-1091 E-Mail: donald@petersonlaw.co www.donpetersonlawfirm.com
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Surprise medical billing
Surprise medical billing (SMB) places thousands of Colorado families at serious financial risk every year, and this is a risk that will be exacerbated by the current Coronavirus outbreak. The problem is that there is little to no transparency in health care pricing – therefore it is exceedingly difficult to know for sure what your treatment is ultimately going to cost. It is frighteningly easy to seek care, especially in an emergency, only to find yourself facing overwhelming bills you never saw coming. In this current crisis, it could be even worse, and having insurance doesn’t shield you from these hidden costs. Unfortunately, some of the“solutions” are worse than the problem, and only enrich big insurance companies (no surprise there.) They set up“rate setting”, which is a crooked
system that allows the insurance companies to decide how much they will pay our doctors. To hold onto their cash, they pick the lowest reimbursement rates possible. This is especially tragic for healthcare facilities serving poor and rural communities. It is functionally no different than government price controls, and creates the same issues with shortages, reduced services, and loss of health care professionals. Independent Dispute Resolution is a much better, free market approach to protect patients against surprise medical billing. Since it uses an independent mediator, government bureaucrats don’t need to get involved, and it doesn’t require new laws. Many families are already near or in bankruptcy trying to pay for surprise medical bills, and this is likely to get worse. Surely, one thing Congress can do is move quickly to enact IDR. Antonette Smith Centennial
Dear Villager, I have always enjoyed The Villager and look forward to getting each issue. I feel it is informative, interesting, and keeps me apprised of the neighborhood’s events, schools, civic matters. etc. L. Steed Greenwood Village Dear Bob, I just subscribed to my first online newspaper - yours. If we can survive corona virus, Sharon and I will be moving around. Easier to keep up. Now subscribe to two newspapers, yours and another. Only ones in USA worth two cents. Neither is NY Times or Wash Post. Cheers to you, my friend. Larry Brown
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OBITURARY Marvin Eli Wolf - 1931-2020
Marvin Eli Wolf, oil & gas pioneer, attorney, arts patron and philanthropist, died peacefully on March 15th in Denver, Colorado. Marvin was born in Kimball, Nebraska in 1931 to Leon and Dora Wolf, and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming where his father was the tailor on the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. Marvin’s first jobs were on base delivering laundry and hauling ice blocks. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 1952 and his law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1954. He was admitted to the Colorado Bar and briefly practiced law, but was intrigued by the oil and gas industry. He and his brother Erving soon founded the Wolf Land Co., which later became the Inexco Oil Co. Under their leadership, Inexco discovered Wyoming's 4 trillion-cubic-foot Madden Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas reserves in the United States, and the Key Lake Uranium Mine in Saskatchewan, Canada, which once produced 15 percent of the world’s uranium. Inexco was acquired by Louisiana Gas, and while his brother Erving continued on with the larger company, Marvin chose to remain independent and opened Wolf Energy in Denver. Many of the city’s leading oilmen passed through the halls of his company, and it was often referred to as “Wolf University” for its ability to contribute quality professionals to the oil and gas industry. Marvin held leadership positions with the Rocky Mountain Oil & Gas Association and was inducted into the Colorado Oil & Gas Hall of Fame. Though he was a practicing attorney for only a short time, Marvin maintained a deep affinity for the study and development of lawyers and law as a licensed attorney. He proudly carried his “bar card” for Colorado Attorney Registration #37 in his wallet every day. His connection to the University of Colorado School of Law deepened over time and he counted among his close personal friends the school’s successive deans and many faculty members over the
years. In 1981, his challenge grant provided the funds for the Law School’s Natural Resources Law Center that became the Getches-Wilkinson Center. He also funded the Wolf Scholarship that funded the tuition for countless law students who were members of the University of Colorado Law Review, the Judi Wolf Scholarship for law students committed to advocating women’s issues, and, in memory of Judi’s father, the Jules Milstein Scholarship given to faculty for excellence in published legal research. He also endowed chairs at the Dean’s discretion under the names of both Dean Nichol and Dean Getches and, with his brothers, led the campaign to build a new building for the law school. That new building, named for his parents, Leon and Dora Wolf, provided the law school with a bright future for the study of law in Colorado. Marvin had a sustained dedication to education and these combined scholarships and donations provided hundreds of people the opportunity to pursue excellence in legal scholarship. Marvin received CU Law School’s Norlin Award in 1993, an honorary Order of the Coif award in 1997 and the law school’s most distinguished honor, the Knous Award, in 2003. Marvin was extraordinarily proud that his daughter Wendy ’84, stepson Marco ’97 and his grandchildren William ’17 and Meredith ’18 graduated from his beloved University of Colorado School of Law. Throughout his life, Marvin, with his wife Judi, had a passion for the performing arts. While he always loved football, and never missed a chance to enjoy and critique the Denver Broncos, it was the performing arts that brought him the most joy. He regularly attended the theater, symphony, opera and ballet for as long as he could, and provided significant support to all of the performing arts in Colorado. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) became central to Marvin’s life and his efforts to contribute to the community. When the Buell Theater at the DCPA was under construction, he collaborated
with Donald Seawell to create the Marvin & Judi Wolf Reception Room at the Buell Theater. Both Marvin and Judi hosted countless performance intermissions in The Wolf Room with cookies and milk while they transmitted their passion for the arts to everyone around them. The Wolf Room collaboration also provided Marvin with one of his most significant personal friendships. Marvin and Donald Seawell were inseparable, dining together every Sunday, travelling together frequently, continuing to improve the arts with programs like The Best of Broadway and laying the foundations for the future of the city’s performing arts with the DCPA redevelopment that is presently underway. They found in each other the same qualities of discipline, service and leadership and their efforts ensured a lasting legacy of support and excellence for Denver’s performing arts. This legacy will be evident later in 2020, when the DCPA reopens The Stage Theatre as the Marvin & Judi Wolf Theatre. Marvin also supported other notable institutions throughout Colorado including Opera Colorado, the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the Denver Art Museum, Temple Emanuel of Denver and the Anti-Defamation League. Marvin and Judi Wolf were The Villager’s 1992 “Villager’s of the Year.” Marvin is survived by Judi, his wife of 37 years and his daughter Wendy Kaufman, her husband Bob Kaufman and their children John, William and Meredith; his stepsons, Lance Chayet, his wife Barbara Chayet and their children, Grant and Logan; Victor Chayet, his wife Susan Chayet and their son, Devon; and Marco Chayet, his wife Paige Chayet and their son, Caleb. Interment will be private and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Denver. Donations in his memory may be sent to the University of Colorado Foundation for the benefit of the Leon and Dora Wolf Scholarship, 1800 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203.
Trisha Trixie, president of the DTC SPEAKS Toastmasters, wins Toastmasters Area Speech Contest Trisha Trixie was scheduled to participate in the Division contests on Mar 28. If she wins division she will go on to the district. This is the first year competing as a contestant since her battle with cancer the past few years. After winning her Club contest she was sent on to the metro area contest to see how she would fare. Up against a varying caliber of people she won the Metro area and will now go on to compete in the division contest. Her clubmate Mariah C Allen, a newer Toastmasters, completed and won the club and area contest. Mariah technically came in second place in the table topics contest. However, because the person who won first place is not able to go Mariah will be going and competing at division level as well. If a
Trisha Trixie was presented a trophy for winning the Toastmaster area speech contest while Mariah C. Allen won the club and area contest
Toastmaster candidate wins District, they have the potential to go on to Paris to the international competition to win the world championship of public speaking For more info go to www. d26toastmasters.org or www.
toastmasters.org. Trixie and Mariah are in DTC SPEAKS Toastmasters which meets weekly, Thursdays from 12-1, the Worldpay building, 4610 Ulster, Suite 300, Greenwood Village. Meetings to be resumed at a later date.
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Local restaurants adapt amid coronavirus closures in March of 2019. Though The Denver Tech Center like all restaurants currently has been relatively quiet of closed for in-house dining — late as businesses and resa recent state mandate to help idents work to adapt in the avoid large gatherings — the wake of statewide closures. The mood was particularly charming little pizzeria is facing uncertain times. I sat subdued last Thursday, with down with D’Arthe typical busgonne to discuss tling afternoon the changing encrowd having vironment. worked from Villager: home, and othRestaurants and ers being driven bars are closing back inside by down around the snowstorm. the state, while But the scene others like yours wasn’t dead. are still operating At MidiCi on Blaine D’Argonne, through takeout South Newport owner of MidiCi pizza and delivery. Street, delivery What has this drivers came and went, and the occasional experience been like? D’Argonne: Things happatron would stroll by the restaurant to pick up a pizza. pened a lot faster than a lot Inside, owner Blaine D’Arof people anticipated. This gonne sat typing away under was an unforeseen thing, and of course we knew we were the restaurant’s olive tree. going to be impacted. But it “Social distancing isn’t was also important for us to exactly a term that excites remain open to the communianyone in the restaurant industry,” said D’Argonne, ty if we could. leaning into an elbow bump. It certainly would have “But it’s important to do been easier to throw in the what we can.” towel and sit on our hands, MidiCi opened its doors but that strategy doesn’t ex-
actly help the livelihood of our employees, which I take extremely seriously. Villager: How do you operate a business in this climate? D’Argonne: It’s difficult, but you have to focus on the things you can control. My team members and myself have already placed flyers on doors and dropped off catering menus to local businesses. I also think we have a responsibility to the community. I know that sounds weird, we make pizza. But people
changes everything mean big changes for are you – medically, our daily patterns and emotionally?” Then ways of life. we answered questions It can be scary to like “Is our financial navigate times like this plan still working?”, “Is alone, so last week our our financial future still team called every cli- David Morrison secure?”, and “Will we be able to do the things ent. We made over 500 phone calls and first asked “How we hoped and planned for?” We
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MidiCi Pizza We are available through Grubhub and DoorDash or call us at 720-328-4790 if you would like to purchase carry-out for curbside pickup. We are offering a bottle of Rascal Pinot Noir with any purchase over $50. mymidici.com/DTC 4920 South Newport St. Denver CO 80237 Walgreens last week and observed a man urgently searching for toilet paper that wasn’t there; nearly getting in a fist fight with a large line of people, all the while talking frantically on his cell phone. People need our help, and people need our grace. When you find yourself in a place of fear or panic, ask the question “Are there other people who might be worse off than me?” I encourage you to reach outside yourself. If/when you fall ill, reach out. And as long as you’re healthy, reach out - don’t hesitate to offer help to family, friends, and neighbors. Even while social distancing we still have blessed opportunity to find new ways to connect and care. As a parent in times like these I always reassure my kids “It’s going to be OK. You are going to be OK.” America has dealt with challenges like this before. You have dealt with challenges like this before – even harder than this. You’ll get through this. And we’re here to help. God bless you and hang in there.
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Aurora Chamber honors 12 at Black Tie and Sapphires Awards Banquet On Friday, March 13, 2020, 12 awards were scheduled to be presented by The Aurora Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Awards Banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver. However, due to Gov. Polis’ ban that day on gatherings of more than 250, the event was cancelled. Although the event didn’t occur, The Chamber honors these businesses and individuals for their commitment to the business community and the community at-large:* The Man and Woman of the Year Awards go to individuals who advance the community’s civic, cultural, and/or governmental interests and objectives, and inspire others toward that vision. These individuals consistently make contributions through vision, character, unimpeachable good judgment, and unfailing high standards as leaders.
The Chamber’s Woman of the Year for 2019 is Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko The City of Centennial has received numerous accolades under Piko’s leadership, including being recognized as the safest city in Colorado by 24/7 Wall Street, and No. 2 on SmartAsset’s Most Livable Mid-Sized City in the U.S. Prior to being elected as Mayor, Piko served on Centennial City Council for six years, and strongly believes that connecting with citizens and focusing on community engagement is vital for Centennial’s continued success. She regularly attends Chamber events, including ribbon cuttings and Defense Council meetings, and is a strong supporter of the aerospace
industry. For her commitment to community and her vision for the future, Mayor Stephanie Piko is a deserving recipient of The Chamber’s Woman of the Year Award.
Robert Olislagers, executive director of Centennial Airport is The Chamber’s Man of the Year for 2019 Robert was the principal author of four Colorado State Laws incentivizing aviation companies, saving them millions in the process. Under his leadership, the total economic impact of Centennial Airport increased from $518 Million in 2003 to $2.1 Billion in 2020. Robert also served on the boards of Skyridge Medical Center and The Denver South Economic Development Partnership. In addition, Robert is a published author of many articles on aviation security and aviation history, as well as a book entitled Fields of Flying; a History of Airports, with a foreword by Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager. Robert’s numerous accomplishments and contributions make him a deserving recipient of The Chamber’s 2019 Man of the Year Award.
also been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, TMCA is dedicated to making a positive impact through staff involvement in numerous community boards and employees volunteering personal time for community projects. The physicians, nurses, and staff at TMCA are responsible for providing the highest quality of care, by actively listening to patients’ needs, and creating an environment that inspires trust, safeguards dignity, and promotes healing. For their outstanding business accomplishments and community support, The Medical Center of Aurora is The Chamber’s 2019 Business of the Year. The Small Business of the Year demonstrates outstanding service by their involvement in the community, their organizational affiliations, and through special service and business growth in the Eastern Metro area.
The company was named one of Colorado’s 2019 “Top Makers” in the Aerospace and Aircraft category by ColoradoBiz, was named a 2018 award winner in the Small Business category by Denver Business Journal, and was the wreath sponsor for The Colorado Freedom Memorial’s 2019 Colorado Remembers Ceremony on Memorial Day weekend. Bye Aerospace supports The Chamber through involvement in Leadership Aurora, Young Professionals, Women in Business, and the Annual Awards Dinner. In addition, CEO George Bye spoke at a 2019 Transportation meeting about the eFlyer and the revolutionary changes in aviation. Bye Aerospace, through its commitment to economic growth and involvement in The Chamber and in the community is the deserving recipient of The Chamber’s 2019 Small Business of the Year Award. The Chamber Leadership Award goes to an individual who consistently furthers the
The Business of the Year Award is presented for excellence in business standards, contributions to the community through involvement, employee participation and satisfaction, and for being a positive influence in the business world.
The Chamber’s Business of the year for 2019 is The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) For more than 40 years, TMCA has been committed to the care and improvement of human life. TMCA recently received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and has
The Chamber Leadership Award winner for 2019 is Chad Nielsen with Wagner Equipment Co. Chad is a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors’ Executive Committee and is vice chair of Member Services. He has also been active as an Ambassador. His passion and commitment to Chamber members is extraordinary. He led an analysis to determine the best approaches for growing membership and retaining members and harnessed the energy of the Ambassador Team to inform members about opportunities to get involved and to broaden their networks. He has also been the catalyst for Wagner’s consistent support of the Leadership Aurora program and the Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon. Chad takes tremendous pride in supporting The Chamber, which is why he is deserving of the 2019 Chamber Leadership Award.
ship Aurora graduate and was VP of her class. She was also class project chair, managing the completion of two impactful community projects: remodeling a new satellite Juvenile Assessment Center that annually serves 700 youth; and revitalizing the entryway of the Aurora Mental Health Center’s Stith Center, providing clients with a welcoming environment. She now serves on the Leadership Aurora Board and continues to demonstrate her compassion for the community by serving on many other boards and committees, including the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Colorado Succeeds, American Red Cross of Colorado Heroes Selection Committee, Women Veterans of Colorado, and Campaign Chairs Council of Mile High United Way. For all that she does in the community, Kynnie is extremely deserving of The Chamber’s 2019 Community Leadership Award. The Humanitarian Award is presented for exemplary contributions in the human services field by a community member who demonstrates the highest standards of excellence, has tackled difficult issues, fostered collaboration, and has offered creative problem-solving in matters involving medical, philanthropic, educational, social, economic and/or religious interests.
The Community Leadership Award recognizes extensive and inspiring civic participation. The recipient demonstrates the highest level of service and commitment to the community, and an unfailing ability to bring others together for the common good.
Hassan Latif, executive director of The Second Chance Center, is the Humanitarian of the Year for 2019
Bye Aerospace is The Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Bye Aerospace, an aerospace engineering company headquartered at Centennial Airport, is developing the eFlyer family of all-electric aircraft.
mission, goals, and objectives of The Chamber through their exhibited leadership and participation. The recipient sets the example that others strive to follow; an example that brings great credit upon themselves and The Chamber.
The Chamber Community Leadership Award winner for 2019 is Kynnie Martin with Xcel Energy Kynnie is a 2019 Leader-
Hassan began SCC out of the trunk of his car – subsequently growing it into a thriving hub of services and inspiration for people transitioning from incarceration – with a recidivism rate under 9 percent. Hassan has also been the leader and guiding light behind Providence House, a new facility which will house many who are homeless and in need of help as they re-enter society. Along with directing the daily activities pertaining to
client services, he also conducts mentoring and re-entry trainings for government and non-profit providers. Hassan’s dedication to serving those in need, his endless energy, and passion for his work, make him most deserving of The Chamber’s 2019 Humanitarian of the Year Award. The Business Person of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service by enhancing the area’s
economic base and notably contributing to a better quality of life for residents, employees, and visitors.
The Chamber’s Business Person of the Year for 2019 is Bruce Dalton, President and CEO of Visit Aurora Since his arrival in 2017, Bruce has guided Visit Aurora to become one of the country’s fastest growing destination marketing organizations. He managed the organization through the opening of The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center; has grown the staff by three-fold; and has built a reputation for Aurora as a must-come-to city for meetings and conventions. As one board member said, “It has been a pleasure for members of The Visit Aurora Board of Directors to have a front row
seat to what Bruce and his team have accomplished in three short years - and we’re just getting warmed up!” For his passion and commitment, Bruce is truly deserving of The Chamber’s 2019 Business Person of the Year Award.
The Arts + Business Connection Award recognizes an individual or business that demonstrates and promotes the value of integrating the arts as a business tool.
The Town Center at Aurora is the 2019 recipient of The Chamber’s Arts + Business Connection Award The Town Center at Aurora has creatively incorporated the arts into their business model – enhancing the shopping experience of mall guests, as well as increasing exposure for the arts. This has had a positive effect on Town Center at Aurora businesses, the arts, and the artists. During 2019, the mall highlighted and displayed a broad range of art, including visual and performing arts. Partnerships included the Aurora History Museum’s Festival of Wreaths; KidX Club Events; the City of Aurora’s Dia De Los Muertos; ACAD Santa and Easter photo set refreshes; APS Festival of the Arts; the live artists’ Canvas Project; Lotus School of Excellence S.T.E.A.M. festival; and Grand Design community performances. For dedication to integrating business and the arts, The Town Center at Aurora is the recipient of The Chamber’s Arts + Business Connection Award. The Ken Melcher Ambassadors of the Year are selected by their peers for demonstrating the finest qualities of representatives
of The Chamber and of the community. These Ambassadors consistently exhibit high standards of professionalism, exceptional participation in Chamber events, and a welcoming demeanor – all which promote the objectives of The Chamber.
Oma Mohamed is a Ken Melcher Ambassador of the Year for 2019 As an Ambassador, Oma enjoys meeting people, engaging in conversations, and sharing the benefits of The Chamber with new and prospective members. She regularly attends Chamber events, including almost every ribbon cutting. Oma loves cooking, reading, hiking, volunteering for non-profit organizations, and sewing. In fact, she decided, on her own, to sew a sheath for the very sharp ribbon cutting scissors! She also loves gardening, especially flowers – but her favorite passion is her family, and spending time with her grandsons. Oma epitomizes the definition of a Chamber Ambassador by her kindness, participation, and commitment, and is truly deserving of the 2019 Ken Melcher Ambassador of the Year Award.
Farouk Mohammed is a Ken Melcher Ambassador of the Year for 2019 Farouk enjoys photography and is often seen at Chamber
events behind his camera, capturing special moments. He enjoys his interactions with other Chamber members, learning about them personally and professionally. He also takes pride in educating others and answering their questions about The Chamber. Farouk also enjoys cooking and baking, growing vegetables, and taking on new challenges. His biggest personal achievement, though, is raising two wonderful daughters, and he loves taking pictures of and spending time with his two grandsons. Farouk epitomizes the definition of a Chamber Ambassador by his quest for knowledge, participation, and commitment, and is truly deserving of the 2019 Ken Melcher Ambassador of The Year Award.
Benjamin (BK) Martin, with Alliance Mortgage Group, is a Ken Melcher Ambassador of the Year for 2019 BK takes pride in fostering relationships between current, new, and prospective members, by sharing opportunities and ideas. His dedication to The Chamber led to the development of a leads group that has provided additional benefits for members. With BK as chair, the group has passed more than 200 leads and has generated $160,000 for the associated organizations in the past two years. In 2020, he has taken on the role of chair of the Ambassador Team. BK epitomizes the definition of a Chamber Ambassador by his actions, participation, and commitment, and is truly deserving of the 2019 Ken Melcher Ambassador of the Year Award. *An Awards presentation ceremony will be rescheduled.
THE CHAMBER WISHES TO CONGRATULATE ALL THIS YEAR’S WINNERS FOR MEMBERSHIP INFO VISIT WWW.AURORACHAMBER.ORG
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est, unless the Governor extends the Executive Order, or the State Legislature provides statutory relief. For those taxpayers who have already made a first half payment, your second half payment is due by June 15. If not made by June 15, such payments will still be subject to delinquent interest, unless the Governor extends the Executive Order or the State Legislature provides statutory relief. IMPORTANT: Please note that due to automation features, our online and over-thephone payment system cannot waive interest. To take advantage of the waiver of interest on first half payments, you must mail your payment to our office or utilize the ballot box outside of the Administration Building as a drop box. Payments remitted by mortgage companies and title
agencies are not included in this waiver of first half payment interest. Interest on delinquent payments from prior years and redemption interest on tax liens are also excluded from this waiver.
Limited Payment Locations During County Closure
During the county closure, property tax payments will still be accepted. Those that wish to drop off their payments may put their payments in the Clerk and Recorder’s Ballot Box outside of the Administration Building located at 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120. Please do not put cash in the ballot box. This is the ONLY dropbox location available during the closure. Payments made by mail, online, or over the phone will be accepted as normal.
Stockham pivots to run against Perlmutter
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On March 20, 2020, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order granting County Treasurers the authority to waive delinquent interest on late tax payments. This Executive Order will remain in effect for 30 days, until April 20, 2020. Based on this Executive Order, Treasurer Sue Sandstrom will waive interest as follows: For those taxpayers who did not make a first half tax payment by the March 2 due date, and those who would now have difficulty making a full payment by the April 30 due date, you may now make the first half payment of your tax liability by April 20, 2020, and interest will be waived. Your second half payment will then be due by June 15. Full payments remain due by April 30, and payments made after April 30 will still be subject to delinquent inter-
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BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In a surprise political shift on March 20, Republicans Casper Stockham and Steve House, who had been competing for the right to represent the GOP against Democratic U.S. Rep. Jason Crow in November, issued a joint statement announcing that Stockham was ending his quest for the Republican nomination for Colorado’s sixth congressional district. They also jointly announced that Stockham was going to shift his candidacy to Colorado’s seventh congressional district to run against seven-term Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter. Said Stockham of his pivot to Perlmutter, “Ed Perlmutter has been a disaster for Colorado and for the citizens of CD7. Coloradans want and deserve real empowering solutions to skyrocketing healthcare costs, education choice and securing our nation’s weak and dangerous borders. Fighting alongside Steve (House) and other party leaders I am confident I can now mount an effective campaign in CD7. Now is the time to end Perlmutter’s progressive rubber DC stamp that has been taking our country in the wrong direction for more than 13 years.” Said House, “Casper has been a longtime advocate working for education reform
Casper Stockham wants to represent Colorado’s 7th congressional district in the United States Congress next year.
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and for community empowerment in Colorado—I continue to be proud to call him a friend and will support him as he begins campaigning against the reckless policies of Rep. Perlmutter…There is a new conservative wave pouring across Colorado, and the majority are fed up with the overspending, overreaching, and overregulating by the left. The only thing the Democrats seem short on is---accountability. I look very much forward to leading the charge and changing that.” In an interview with The Villager in January, when he was still a candidate in CD6, Stockham told us that he believes in term limits for Congress and all
federal judges including judges of the United States Supreme Court. He also said he would change all regulatory agencies to advisory only so that only the Congress could approve federal regulations, because, said Stockham, “passing regulations without congressional approval is not constitutional.” The seventh congressional district is just northwest of Denver and includes parts of Arvada, Westminster, Lakewood, Thornton, and Northglenn. Its residents have favored the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since it was formed in 2003. In his last race two years ago, Perlmutter bested his Republican challenger, Mark Barrington, by 25 points. Stockham, an unwavering supporter of President Trump, is a consultant and ride-share driver who lives in CD6. He was the Republican candidate for Congress against U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s first congressional district in 2016 and 2018, losing both races by a margin of more than two to one. The United States Constitution clearly states in section two of Article One that a Congressional representative need only reside in the state he or she represents, not the district. Current CD6 Rep. Jason Crow, running for his second term, lived in Denver before he moved into CD6 after winning election in 2018. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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UPDATE: Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology is still open for MEDICAL appointments
Meet Dr. Adrienne Stewart, cosmetic and medical dermatologist BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON
Adrienne Stewart, M.D. is board certified with 30 years of experience in her specialty. For 29 of those years she has been in Colorado. Her office, Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology of Cherry Creek, is conveniently located in Cherry Creek North. She loves what she does, her patients and going to work. Making people look natural, like themselves. She has no trouble saying no when a procedure isn’t appropriate. Her goal is to make patients happy about their skin, from pimples to wrinkles as well as be aware of how environmental pollution and nutrition affect the skin.
The Backstory – Southern Roots
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Dr. Stewart’s mother is still a practicing dermatologist and so is her sister. Her late father was an OB/GYN. At age five, Adrienne declared to her grandmother that she wanted to study French and be a dermatologist. She earned her undergraduate degree from Newcomb College at Tulane University in New Orleans. Her medical degree is from Tulane and also where she completed her residency.
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Adrienne Stewart, M.D.
Coming full circle - she was born at Charity Hospital, a teaching hospital, and she later trained there. She was Chief Resident for one year. (Neither Charity nor Newcomb was ever re-opened after Hurricane Katrina.)
Complimentary Consultation
For all cosmetic treatments, Dr. Stewart makes assessments and reviews various options. There are so many different devices and injectables from which to choose and she has the best and the latest. She caters to the patient, customizing for the best outcome, many times combining treatments.
Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology offers body treatments for non-invasive fat removal and skin tightening. Those include: CoolSculpting, Vanquish Ultra Shape and EMSCULPT which increases muscle and tones. Emsculpt can be used on buttocks, abdomen, arms and calves. Dr. Stewart’s goal is to make each procedure as pain free as possible, applying topical numbing by itself as well as using Provox or Frozen C.
Lasers
Nikki has been a spa aesthetician for over 20 years with nine years in the medical aesthetics industry. She is an expert of non-surgical body contouring and a Master in Coolsculpting. She specializes in anti-aging skin rejuvenation with experience in a variety of lasers and radio frequency treatments. Nikki invites you to bring your skin concerns and questions for a consultation. She will create a custom plan for you based on how much downtime you can allow, your budget and more! Her goal is for you to achieve dermal health resulting in a healthier, younger-looking skin.
Audrey Bolema
Audrey is a licensed medical aesthetician and laser technician. She graduated from the School of Medical and Botanical Aesthetics and is nationally accredited and certified in acne, laser rejuvenation, CoolSculpting body contouring, chemical peels, and also studied under JoElle Lee, who was Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s personal esthetician for years to gain her Multicultural Skin Certification. Audrey set aside her corporate software career and went into aesthetics out of a deep passion to help others achieve their unique goals, especially those battling acne. In her own quest (and strug-
gles) to address her cystic acne, along with aging, hyperpigmentation, tone, texture she’s tried it all and weeded out what did and didn’t work. If you’ve also tried just about everything and are looking for results with trusted guidance, you’re already her favorite patient. Her approach includes using multiple modalities to achieve the best results along with providing guidance on an appropriate home care routine. She’s passionate about achieving results and educating her patients on expectations with a warm and friendly bedside manner. When not working she enjoys spending time with her family (daughter, husband, goldendoodle), reading, and staying active.
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Cosmetic Dermatology and Injectables
When it comes to injectables, experience is most important and Dr. Stewart has that experience. She was privileged as a
national, Willa formed part of the managing team and was head of training employees across the world.Over the last
These are Neurotoxins that work on preventing wrinkles from movement. Injectables also include fillers that fill lines and folds and volumize. These include Voluma, Juvederm, Restylane, Belatero, 18 years in this growing field she worked for various med spas, top plastic surgeons here in Colorado and in Scottsdale, Arizona and as an Educator in the Medical Esthetic field.
Willa Roberts
Willa was born and raised in sunny South Africa . She studied Law at the University of Stellenbosch in the beautiful wine region in the Western Cape, followed by and advanced 2 year study in Esthetics. She graduated as top student in South Africa in her national examination. She then furthered her educational by adding two International certifications in Esthetics. CIDESCO International and ITEC International. This made it possible for her to work both nationally and internationally. Working for the biggest Spa Company in the world, Steiner Leisure Inter-
Vobella, Sculptra, Volure and Radiesse.
Continued Training
You must know anatomy for injectables. Dr. Stewart attends an annual anatomy lab, a cosmetic “boot camp.” She recently attended a Global Aesthetics meeting in Florida.
The Importance of Body Checks
These checks should be done yearly and Dr. Stewart is very thorough. She even checks the scalp, • Cosmetic bottom of the feet and between the toes. You can get skin cancer in your nails, she cautions. Dr. Stewart performs skin cancer surgery right in her office.
Dr. Stewart has all the latest technology in lasers and devices that are used to treat sun damage, aging skin, acne, The importance of complete body checks can blood vessels, detect cancer early and Dr. Stewart performs wrinkles and surgeries as well Photos courtesy of Asthetic Surgery & Dermatology of Cherry Creek scars.
Meet members of the amazing, expert staff Nikki Stephens
resident to have access to the Cosmetic Clinic at Tulane. Dr. Stewart taught injectables at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center. Currently, students and residents come to her office for training. She administers the injectables herself and these include: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Juvederm and Xeoman.
Skin Care Products
Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology carries medical grade cosmeceuticals – products that boast studies showing effectiveness and improvement. These include Defenage, Sente, Isdin, Root of Skin, Skin Better Science, Alastin and U.SK Under Skin (her office is one of the few carrying this line in the United States).
BeingInternationally CIDESCO and ITEC trained she knows what it takes to strive for excellence.Willa partnered with Top Dermatologist Dr. Adrienne Stewart here in Cherry Creek to provide medical laser treatments, medical facials and advanced body treatments at Advanced Surgery and Dermatology of Cherry Creek. Here Willa spends her time customizing very advanced treatments with top skincare products to meet every individuals need. She has a passion for people and helping them achieve their personal goals with their skin and body. She enjoys working with aging skin, pigmentation, scars and acne to deliver the best results to every client. She loves combining treatments to work on the different layers of the skin to ensure best results. Her philosophy on skincare is very deep and extended to combine Laser and skincare regimens that produce real results and truly effective outcomes.
Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology of Cherry Creek
Expert staff members Willa Roberts, Nikki Stephens and Audrey Bolema Photo by Scottie Taylor Iverson
3300 East 1st Avenue #400, Denver CO 80206 Appointments and further information: 303.333.6060 or adriennestewartmd.com Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Ask about free adjacent covered parking
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions: I WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2020 Annual Budget pursuant to State Statute; and WHEREAS, the Board may authorize a department or elected office to use an unspent portion of the prior year’s appropriation during the subsequent year for the originally intended purpose, and the most common circumstances include funds that were encumbered but not yet spent, the remaining funds for ongoing projects, and the year-end fund balances of certain funds; and WHEREAS, the requests to use unspent funds from the prior fiscal year during the current fiscal year have been reviewed by the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, since appropriation authority expires at the end of each fiscal year, the Board-approved funds must be appropriated again for the subsequent fiscal year so they may be expended; and WHEREAS, it is the request of the Finance Department, in conjunction with the individual operating departments and elected offices, to reappropriate the funds in accordance with the Arapahoe County Financial Policy 3.4, which also specifies that this reappropriation process be completed each year; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-106, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to authorize the following supplemental appropriations from unappropriated fund balances: General Fund - $2,644,189 as follows: 1. Administrative Services……………………………………$103,430 2. Clerk & Recorder’s Office 100,000 3. District Attorney’s Office..120,492 4. Facilities and Fleet Management........................................... 15,629 5. Finance................. 182,185 6. Human Resources……………………………………………76,195 7. Information Technology...30,955 8. Public Works and Development.759,342 9. Sheriff’s Office....... 1,223,702 10. Strategy and Performance 11,970 11. Treasurer’s Office 20,289 Social Services.......... $249,706 Electronic Filing Technology Fund.610,029 Cash in Lieu Fund..... 1,228,943
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting bids for the purchase of First Aid Supplies and First Aid Kits as specified herein from a source of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Invitation for Bid (IFB 20-09) 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 April 23, 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: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9620 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-20-21 MASTER PLANNING & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR KIOWA CREEK NORTH OPEN SPACE Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to provide professional park/ open space master planning, and conceptual design development, with the possibility of amending the agreement to include construction document services and construction administration services, as
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Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund............................... 2,939 Road and Bridge Fund 575,981 Conservation Trust Fund . 1,434,357 Communication Network Replacement Fund............................. 318,763 Sheriff’s Commissary Fund.1,114,492 Forfeited Property Fund... 94,923 Open Space Sales and Use Tax Fund....................................... 41,012,690 Building Maintenance Fund.382,578 Arapahoe County Fair Fund 121,287 Capital Expenditure Fund 6,082,118 Infrastructure Fund.... 32,551,439 Central Services Fund 3,950,814 Self-Insurance Dental Fund18,144 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Office shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. II WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2020 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, Arapahoe County Financial Policy 2.1, approved on October 25, 2016, specifies that the Board of County Commissioners will annually designate from the specific fund’s unappropriated fund balance a working capital reserve equal to one-sixth of the current year’s initial adopted operating budget for the Road and Bridge Fund and the Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund, and an amount equal to one-sixth of the County’s contribution to the Social Services Fund; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the General Fund working capital reserve shall be eleven percent (11.0 percent) of the operating expenses within the current year’s initial adopted budget; and WHEREAS, these fund balance reserves will be adequate to fund necessary expenditures, including accrued vacation and sick leave; and
necessary, for development of Kiowa North Open Space Park. A pre proposal conference will be held on April 8, 2020, 2:00 p.m., local time, Arapahoe County Open Space, Bijou Room, 6934 South Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Contractors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-20-21) 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 April 23, 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: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9621 ___________________________
FOXFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION Public notice is hereby given that a municipal election for the Town of Foxfield is to be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, from the hours of 7:00 am until 7:00 pm at a polling place to be determined. Officers to be Elected The officers to be elected for the Town of Foxfield will be one Mayor and three Trustees-at-Large. The names of the candidates for office whose nominations have been certified to the Foxfield Election Official shall appear on the ballot as below:
WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department is requesting to recognize $21,264,660 and appropriate $21,001,013 in the Infrastructure Fund for these projects; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize $21,264,660 and appropriate $21,001,013 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development, for funds expected to be received as reimbursement for project expenses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. IV WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and WHEREAS, the Coroner’s Office is requesting to appropriate $5,000 from the unappropriated fund balance in the General Fund due to additional expenses incurred related to required supplies and services due to workload; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to transfer $5,000 in the General Fund, Coroner’s Office from the unappropriated fund balance to offset additional expenses related to supplies related to increased workload. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. V
WHEREAS, these reserves will be adequate to comply with, and shall include, the fund balance reserve amounts required by Article X, Section 20, of the State Constitution.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2019 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to designate the following fund balance reserve amounts for 2020:
WHEREAS, the Arapahoe County Pubic Improvement District had debt refunded during 2019; and
1. General Fund Working Capital Reserve.. $21,874,615 2. Road and Bridge Fund Working Capital Reserve. $2,570,616
4. Arapahoe Law Enforcement Authority Fund Working Capital Reserve.. $1,509,632 III WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2020 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and
Mayor:....................... Lisa Jones Trustee-at-Large :..............................Debra Farreau ................................Josie Cockrell ........................Pamela Thompson David Goddard is running as a write-in candidate In order to be eligible to vote in this election, an elector must be a registered voter residing within the Town of Foxfield town limits for at least 30 days preceding the date of the election. For additional information, please contact Randi Gallivan at Clerk@ TownofFoxfield.com or call (303) 680-1544. Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9622 ___________________________
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., April 2, 2020 for: The 2020 Rejuvenator Seal Project The plans and specifications for the 2020 Rejuvenator Seal Project are available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. The 2020 Rejuvenator Seal Project scope includes placement
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services Department is requesting to recognize and appropriate $56,758,178 in the Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Public Improvement District Fund for transactions related to the refinancing of the 2009 Series A & B general obligation bonds in December; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.
3. Social Services Fund Working Capital Reserve.. $2,298,961
WHEREAS, the Public Works & Development Department expected project reimbursements from various sources during 2020 to include funding for the Iliff Avenue Corridor and Quincy/Gun Club interchange projects; and
The total for all other funds is $89,749,203.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IFB-20-09 FIRST AID SUPPLIES AND KITS
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of 90,000 sy of rejuvenator seal coat on residential and arterial roadways. 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., April 2, 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: March 19, 2020 Last Publication: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9608 ___________________________
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to recognize and appropriate $56,758,178 in the Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Public Improvement District Fund, Administrative Services Department, for transactions related to the 2009 general obligation debt refinanced during late 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies. Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9619 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Goldsmith Metropolitan District will make final payment at their offices located at 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112, on or after April 13, 2020 to Scott Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) for all work done by said contractor on the South Willow Drive – Repair Project, all of said construction being within or near the boundaries of Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County, Colorado. Any person co-partnership association of persons company or corporation that has furnished labor materials provisions or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to Goldsmith Metropolitan District 12111 E. Belford Avenue, Englewood, CO 80112 at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the Goldsmith Metropolitan District, its Board of Directors, officer’s agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Goldsmith Metropolitan District. /s/ Eric Hecox, Secretary Published in The Villager First Publication: March 26, 2020 Last Publication: April 2, 2020 Legal # 9623 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED
ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 5, 2020, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: David A. Wright ........................Three (3) year term Raymond Bullock ........................Three (3) year term Charles Hazlehurst ........................Three (3) year term By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Castlewood Water and Sanitation District Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9624 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Cherry Creek Corporate Center Metropolitan District, City of Glendale, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 5, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Marc R. Bradac until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) VACANCY................. until the sec-
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PAGE 14 | THE VILLAGER • March 26, 2020 —Continued from previous page— ond regular election (May 2, 2023) VACANCY................. until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) George Turtle until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) VACANCY................. until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) DATED: March 3, 2020 /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official for the Cherry Creek Corporate Center Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9625 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Cherryvale Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 5, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Andrew Damiano — 3 year term until May, 20 23 Aaron Schaechterle — 2 year term until May, 20 22 /s/ Ty Holman Ty Holman Ty Holman 303-795-2142 1221 West Mineral Ave Ste 202 Littleton, CO 80120 303-795-3356 Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9626 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Copperleaf Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 3-9, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 5, 2020 are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 1: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Daniel Frank — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 3: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Ashlyn Hill — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022)
The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 4: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Tracy Brooks — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 5: Shawn Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Daniel Frank — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 6: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Tracy Brooks — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 7: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Daniel Frank — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 8: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Shawn Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Daniel Frank — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) The following candidates are declared elected for Copperleaf Metropolitan District No. 9: Jonathan Alpert — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Marc Cooper — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Richard Frank — until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Daniel Frank — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) Tracy Brooks — until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) DATED: March 3, 2020 /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official for the Copperleaf Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 3-9 c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9627 ___________________________
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11-103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 5, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Dudley Morton — Yes — until May, 2023 (Name) — (3 year term) Scott Fisher — Yes — until May, 2023 (Name) — (3 year term) Steve Schroder Contact Person for the District: Telephone Number of the District: Address of the District: District Email: Steve Schroder 575-312-8415 2070 Wagon Mound Trail, Las Cruces, NM 88012 Smcllc3@msn.com Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9628 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 5, 2020, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Paul Oppegard — Three (3) year term Phil Viseur — Three (3) year term Thomas Gordon, Jr. — Two (2) year term By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9629 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 5, 2020, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Michel deChadenedes Three (3) year term David W. Phifer ..............................Three (3) year term Stephen Moran ......................... Two (2) year term By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District Published in The Villager
Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9630 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS Greenwood North Metropolitan District Arapahoe County, Colorado NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Greenwood North Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for the office of board of director than the offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 05, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District: Name: Vacancy......... Elected to Serve a Term of: 2 years.. Until: May, 2022 Name: Vacancy......... Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years.. Until: May, 2023 Name: Mike Wilfley.... Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years.. Until: May, 2023 /s/: Catherine T. Bright By: Designated Election Official Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Telephone Number of the District: Address of the District: District Facsimile Number: District Email: Kim J. Seter, Esq. (303) 770-2700 7400 E. Orchard Avenue, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 770-2701 kseter@svwpc.com Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9631 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Havana Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election to be conducted on May 5, 2020, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election was canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., and the following candidates were declared elected by acclamation: Vacant.............. Three (3) year term Vacant.............. Three (3) year term Vacant.............. Two (2) year term By: /s/ Donette B. Hunter Designated Election Official Havana Water and Sanitation District Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9632 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS Hills at Cherry Creek Metropolitan District Arapahoe County, Colorado NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Hills at Cherry Creek Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixtythird day before the election, there
were not more candidates for the office of board of director than the offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 05, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of the Hills at Cherry Creek Metropolitan District: Name: Vacancy......... Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years.. Until: May, 2023 Name: Richard Keene Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years . Until: May, 2023 Name: Paula McAtee.Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years . Until: May, 2023 /s/: Catherine T. Bright By: Designated Election Official Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: .... Telephone Number of the District: Address of the District: District Facsimile Number: District Email: Barbara T. Vander Wall, Esq. (303) 770-2700 7400 E. Orchard Avenue, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 770-2701 bvanderwall@svwpc.com Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9633 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS Marvella Metropolitan District Arapahoe County, Colorado NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Marvella Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for the office of board of director than the offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 05, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of the Marvella Metropolitan District: Name: Dennis Squitieri Elected to Serve a Term of: 2 years . Until: May, 2022 Name: Ian Roth .................................. Elected to Serve a Term of: 2 years Until: May, 2022 Name: Craig Corliss .................................. Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years Until: May, 2023 Name: Michael Kark .................................. Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years Until: May, 2023 /s/: Michele M. Barrasso By: Designated Election Official Michele M. Barrasso Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Telephone Number of the District: Address of the District: District Facsimile Number: District Email: Kim Herman (303) 779-5710 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 779-0348 Kim.herman@claconnect.com Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9634 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTIONS BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER WATER & SANITATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER PARK & RECREATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROSPER DISTRICTS”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Prosper Districts, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the elections there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the elections to be held on May 5, 2020 are hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected to each of the Proper Districts: Maribeth W. D’Amico.until the sec-
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Larry J. Fore.............. until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) DATED: March 3, 2020 /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official for the Prosper Districts c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9635 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS Interstate South Metropolitan District Arapahoe County, Colorado NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Interstate South Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for the office of board of director than the offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 05, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected to the Board of Directors of the Interstate South Metropolitan District: Name: Vacancy......... Elected to Serve a Term of: 2 years.. Until: May, 2022 Name: Vacancy......... Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years.. Until: May, 2023 Name: Greg Cottrell.. Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years . Until: May, 2023 Name: John Hollberg Elected to Serve a Term of: 3 years . Until: May, 2023 /s/: Catherine T. Bright By: Designated Election Official Catherine T. Bright Designated Election Official Contact Person for the District: Telephone Number of the District: Address of the District: District Facsimile Number: District Email: Barbara T. Vander Wall, Esq. (303) 770-2700 7400 E. Orchard Avenue, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 770-2701 bvanderwall@svwpc.com Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9636 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Suburban Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 5, 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513, C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected: Diane Abreu until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) George R. Cairns until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) J. Anthony Pray until the second regular election (May 2, 2023) Mark Argo until the next regular election (May 3, 2022) DATED: March 3, 2020 /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official for the Suburban Metropolitan District c/o McGeady Becher P.C. 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80203-1254 Phone: 303-592-4380 Published in The Villager Published: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9637 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nan Jeannine Brashear, Deceased Case Number 20PR92 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before July 31, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred. David W. Brashear 9035 Big Canon Place Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 12, 2020 Last Publication: March 26, 2020 Legal # 9592 ___________________________
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The City of Centennial has cut back on its services. This is already effective. The reason for the cutbacks is to minimize exposure, as has been requested by public health officials, due to the covid-19 pandemic. Essential services (for example, law enforcement, snow and ice issues, road repairs and signal light maintenance) will continue to be provided but could be on a delayed schedule. The Building Division will not be conducting inspections on the interior of a home or basement. Examples
are furnaces, water heaters, basement finishes and interior remodels. Inspections for new construction and for exterior projects such as a new roof, deck or gazebo, as well as similar projects, will occur as usual, although they could be delayed. Exceptions and emergencies will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, which a city spokeswoman said was to ensure public health and safety. Animal Services is responding to emergency only calls within the community. Examples are rabid animals, including both domestic pets and wild animals. Additionally, Centennial Center Park is closed until
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was a power rear cargo door that had to be opened and closed manually. The optional touring package should be purchased that includes a “Rockford Fosgate “ premium sound system, pedestrian detection, power panoramic sunroof with rails and heated front seats. This is a “smart car” with many features and accessories and very competitive in the all-wheel drive that is so desirable with Colorado weather. Mitsubishi is offering a quality designed and engineered product. This vehicle also comes with a 10-year 100,000 miles power train warranty that is among the best in the car world.
Levinson speaker audio system at $2,350 and a rear seat entertainment package at $2,005. The final full option price on the test model was $101,248. This is about driving the best-in-class and having an all-wheel classic for winter and summer recreation driving perhaps as a large family vehicle. The X570 is loaded with the Lexus safety system that make today’s vehicles much safer on the highways. The precollision system prevents striking a forward object. The radar cruise control keeps exact safe distance from forward driving vehicles. Cameras detect pedestrians and lane depar-
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Dear Savvy Senior, Because the elderly and I’m concerned about my people with chronic medical 80-year-old mother conditions are the who’s at high risk for most vulnerable to coronavirus. She lives the new coronavirus, on her own about 100 following the Centers miles from me, and for Disease Control I’ve been keeping and Prevention (CDC) close tabs on her since guideline of social this whole pandemic distancing and staying started. What tips can home is critically imBY JIM MILLER you offer long-disportant. tance family memHere are some adbers? ditional tips and recommendaConcerned Daughter tions from the CDC and public health specialists that can help Dear Concerned, keep your elderly mother safe
and healthy while she’s hunkering down at home until the pandemic passes.
Know and follow the other CDC recommendations: Make sure you and your mom know and practice the CDC recommendations for older adults and those with compromised health conditions. Some of their guidelines – like washing your hands and avoid touching your face – you’re probably already familiar with, but there are many other recommendations and they’re
constantly changing. For the complete list visit Coronavirus.gov – click on “Older Adults & Medical Conditions.”
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