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Buttigieg comes to Floyd Hill to talk about infrastructure spending in Colorado

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BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

n February 24, Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, held a press conference next to the Floyd Hill bridge on I-70, east of Idaho Springs, to talk about how the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, passed last fall and signed

by President Biden on November 15, 2021, will benefit Colorado. Buttigieg was accompanied by Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado’s two U.S. Senators, Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, as well as Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew and I-70 Coalition Director Margaret Bowes.

Floyd Hill, including the bridge, is the starting location of a $600 million, five-year renovation project to expand the area so that it is less dangerous and no longer a bottleneck for local traffic accessing Colorado’s mountain recreation areas, as well as cross-country drivers, including truckers. Addressing the impact on truckers, Buttigieg said, “This is part of what America’s supply chains look like. When trucks are backed up or unable to get to where they need to go in a timely fashion, that is something you will see in

This rendering by CDOT illustrates the Canyon Viaduct that is planned as the end result of the Floyd Hill project.

shipping times and in prices at the store.” Senator Bennet agreed, saying, “Floyd Hill is an incredible pain point on I-70, both for Coloradans that are trying to get to and from the mountains, but also for everybody who’s coming across the United States of America and has a reason to expect that they can travel on a hill that’s actually safe.”

According to CDOT, the project, which extends from east of the Floyd Hill/Beaver Brook exit (248) westbound through the Veterans Me-

morial Tunnels to Colorado Boulevard/Idaho Springs Exit (241), will commence this summer with actual construction beginning next year.

It is expected to “improve travel time reliability, safety, and mobility, and address the deficient infrastructure along eight miles of I-70 from west of Evergreen in the Floyd Hill area through the Veterans Memorial Tunnels to the eastern edge of Idaho Springs. Major elements of the Project include adding a third westbound travel

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lane on I-70, constructing a missing frontage road connection, adding an eastbound auxiliary lane to the uphill section of Floyd Hill, improving interchanges and intersections, improving design speeds and stopping sight distance on horizontal curves, improving the Clear Creek Greenway, and implementing environmental mitigation for wildlife connectivity, air and water quality, stream conditions, and recreation.”

In addition, CDOT expects the project to, “save users

more than an hour of travel time for summer and winter weekend trips and decrease the number and severity of crashes through more consistent traffic flow and speeds.”

This is not a new idea.

The second phase of planning for this project began back in 2017. Bennet said, “We’re here today to say that we’re going to start this project with state money. And we hope we’re gonna have some federal Continued on page 12

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Aurora Council’s Jurinsky speaks out, draws threat of censure from fellow Council Member Marcano

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On January 27, KNUS 710 conservative talk show host Steffan Tubbs show interviewed Aurora City Council Member Danielle Jurinsky, elected in November 2021, to discuss crime in Aurora and the city’s police department. After that interview, Aurora City Council member Juan Marcano, elected in November 2019, claimed that statements Jurinsky made to Tubbs may have violated the city’s charter and should be investigated. Marcano’s allegation prompted a letter to the city council from well-known civil rights attorney David Lane warning that Jurinsky’s statements were constitutionally-protected free speech and any investigation that could result in Jurinsky’s being censured would bring a federal lawsuit to protect her First Amendment rights.

Jurinsky told The Villager, “I feel confident in my actions and look forward to meeting Juan Marcano in district court if these charges are not withdrawn by the stated date of March 4th.” The Villager reached out to Marcano but did not receive a response from him by press time.

Jurinsky began her interview with Tubbs by telling him that she works, “for the people who elected me and the people who didn’t elect me…and I hope to be their voice.” Focusing on crime, Jurinsky told Stubbs that in the first 27 days of 2022 there had been 33 shootings in the City of Aurora, in addition to other crimes, including carjacking. She said, “Change is

An Aurora native, Danielle Jurinsky served in the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard for nine years and is the owner of five small businesses, including JJ’s place, a restaurant and bar in Aurora.

coming,” to the Aurora Police Department.

Jurinsky talked about an incident in 2020 where, she said, “We had current council members show up to a protest that chained the doors to a police district building, locking these men and women inside the building… During this seven-hour protest, these men and women of law enforcement were mostly forced onto the roof.” Tubbs added, about the incident, “There was talk outside of that precinct that they were going to burn the building,” to which Jurinsky responded, “There wasn’t just talk.

There were actual gas cans.” She said that incident motivated her to run for city council.

After voicing her strong support “for the men and women of the Aurora Police Department (APD),” Jurinsky told Tubbs that there were not enough police officers in the City of Aurora right now. She added, “We have

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Juan Marcano has been a building information modelling manager and architectural designer. He is currently dedicating his time to serving the residents of Ward IV in Aurora, where he is in his first term.

no traffic division anymore. We have no DUI division anymore,” because, “Several officers that held special duty assignments have been pulled from these assignments, then put back on the street… They are on patrol and they are going from call to call to call.” Noting that APD officers were receiving $8,000 retention bonuses, Jurinsky said that many were leaving the department anyway because, “We’ve got a bigger problem in Aurora and it’s a huge problem.”

She continued, “Anybody who lives in Aurora, has a business in Aurora, does business in Aurora, has a family member in Aurora … every person should be upset, every person should be concerned.” Jurinsky agreed with Tubbs when he described Aurora as a “city in crisis,” adding, “We have some envelope pushers amongst us and for anybody

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Stubbs asked Jurinsky if she was referring to the officers involved in the Elijah McClain death. Jurinsky responded, “At this point, the officers involved in the Elijah MacLean death are going to go before a jury. It’s going to be for them to decide, but I will say they’ve already been cleared by four different agencies of any wrongdoing…”

“But I’m not talking about the Elijah MacLean officers,” Jurinsky continued. “There was an officer she (Chief Wilson) embarrassed so bad, put his name out publicly, smeared him so bad, talked about his personal life, his marriage, put it all out Continued on page 7

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who thinks I’m going to be quiet…that’s not happening…My message is not one of fear but one to incite action…I am telling you right now, you are not safe in Aurora and I am saying that boldly.” She cited, among the reasons that the city is not safe, the attitude of the previous city council. Before the November 2021 election, the majority of the Aurora City Council leaned liberal. Since the election, conservatives hold the majority.

During the interview, the councilwoman said that she had had lunch with APD Chief Vanessa Wilson and told her that the department having lost 150 members in two years, “was a big problem.” Jurinsky added, “I gave her (Wilson) one chance. I even offered, if there was a way, that we could rebuild her image with the department…long before I heard all of the things that I have heard now, and I’m so grateful that police officers have become open books.” Jurinsky also said that she told Wilson that her deputy police chief, Darin Parker, “may be the bigger problem,” and that Wilson should consider replacing him, but Wilson ignored that advice, despite the fact that, “Another council member asked her (Wilson) to do the same.”

When Stubbs asked Jurinsky how the APD could get better, she said, “We remove the chief immediately and with her takes out the trash of the Deputy Chief of Police Darin Parker…The Chief of Police, Vanessa Wilson, and the Deputy Chief of Police, Darin Parker, need to leave the Aurora Police Department immediately. And along with it, their antics of destroying police officers’ lives, of ruining the department’s reputation, of throwing police officers under the bus publicly.”

“We remove the chief immediately and with her takes out the trash of the Deputy Chief of Police Darin Parker…

The Chief of Police, Vanessa Wilson, and the Deputy Chief of Police, Darin Parker, need to leave the Aurora Police Department immediately.”

- Danielle Jurinsky

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Neither joy, nor sorrow

Heather Mallick, a Canadian writer, recently observed “Canadians are catching the American disease: expecting personal happiness.” In fact, she speculates that for Americans the situation is even worse because they have moved from expecting happiness to actually demanding it.

This uniquely American affliction, the expectation of bliss and happiness and aversion to discomfort, has been brewing for a while. In fact, it is ironically the result of the positive and optimistic belief in the American Dream. Somewhere along society’s progression over two hundred years, Americans moved past simply valuing the opportunity for prosperity and happiness. Personal comfort and satisfaction are now expected, even perceived as a Constitutional right. When our lives are not perfect and endlessly rewarding, we assume something is wrong, or worse that we have been wronged.

Political philosopher and Notre Dame professor Patrick Deneen, author of the book Why Liberalism Failed, believes the national condition is a natural and expected side effect of success. Deneen asserts that classical liberalism based on the concept of individual liberty has failed because it succeeded. Both offshoots of classical liberalism, the progressives and the conservatives, promise more than just opportunity. They promise ideal societies free of any disappointment. In pursuing individual liberty as the greatest value and right, people have become unmoored from the virtues that enable them to responsibly handle and appreciate liberty. The classical concept of freedom includes being free from base self-absorbed instincts that can cause harm.

In the poem “A Psalm of Life,” the Transcendentalist New England poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow observed “Neither joy and not sorrow is our destined end or way, but to act that each tomorrow find us further than today.” The point of life is not to be happy, though there’s nothing wrong with that outcome. Of course, the point of life is not to suffer either, a claim Wadsworth made in protest to and rejection of Puritan beliefs about suffering on Earth while waiting for joy in the afterlife. Instead, Longfellow asserts the point of life is simply progress. It’s about getting better day to day.

So, we should regularly ask ourselves: am I a better person today than I was yesterday? A better husband or wife? A better mother or father? A better son or daughter? A better friend? A better practitioner of my faith?

A better citizen? A better member of my community? A better person?

I’m just guessing, but I suspect many people who are suffering do so because they have unrealistic beliefs about hap-

piness. Some people suffer because they mistakenly believe they are supposed to be blissful, comfortable, and thriving all the time. And if life is not all sunshine and roses, then something must be wrong. But there’s nothing actually wrong – that’s just life, which is neither great nor awful. It just is. Feeling anxious is not the same as suffering from anxiety. Feeling sad is not the same as being clinically depressed.

Feeling stressed is not unto itself a bad thing – in fact, it’s often good. Stress is what tells the body and the mind to be aware, mindful, and attentive to significant, even urgent matters. It is a natural defense system. However, contemporary society is too quick to diagnose a pathology for discomfort and medicate the natural ups and downs of existence.

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is considered the happiest man in the world, yet he has no possessions, and seemingly no worries. He is a Nepalise Buddhist monk whose brain has been extensively studied to understand his incredible calm

and contentment. The most interesting part of his story is that as a young man he suffered from incredible anxiety and debilitating panic attacks. And he suffered despite having a close, supportive family. As a child he says, “my life in general was wonderful.” It was when he turned to a lifetime practice of meditation that his anxiety

lessened and his well-being increased.

The daily ups and downs of life, including achievements and failures, stressors and joys, are natural and to be expected.

The downsides of life often teach us as much or more as the positives. Granted, when stress and anxiety go into overdrive, they can become like an autoimmune allergic reaction where the body or mind’s response is disproportionate to the threat. The challenge is figuring out when we are overreacting to the natural rhythms of life.

Thus, happiness is a blessing, and disappointment is inevitable. The point is simply to acknowledge and move forward.

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

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Bravery and faith may prevail It is Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28, and I’ve been watching CNN and FOX for the latest news on the war raging in Ukraine. There is growing support around the world for the heroic Ukrainians who are willing to die on the streets to defend their democracy.

There is talk of a meeting in Belarus on Monday, Feb. 29, to see if the conflict can be resolved. The Russians do not want Ukraine to ever join NATO. After this unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine, if this democracy manages to survive, they will rush to join NATO realizing the importance of this European alliance. Russia will oppose any such alliance and then the present war will continue to a bloody conclusion.

At this point all bets are off and the future is dark.

Ukraine President

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, if he can live through this nightmare, is a likely winner for the Nobel Peace Prize. His courage has earned the honor with his bravery and taking to the streets to fight with his people, rather than fleeing the country.

Thousands of Ukrainians have fled from the 40 million populated country into neighboring states, all members of NATO. This is creating an immigration challenge for neighboring countries who seem to be welcoming the war refugees.

Many of the Ukrainian citizens may end up being granted asylum in the United States and some reaching Colorado.

If the peace talks fail, the invasion will be grinding onward, and many more casualties will result and massive deaths and destruction of the country.

of the citizen volunteer fighters, but almost none from the military forces Putin has miscalcuand I failed to see any lated the bravery and generals or spokesmen national pride of Ukraifor the army, but just nians and their love for freedom and a democrat- government officials. No ic system of government, doubt the regular army unlike communist Russia. forces are fighting at the borders, but they must It is a sad state of affairs for the world, a ter- have a command center that is very silent, at least rible tragedy for Ukraine for western news sources. and crippling decision It is strange that and economic isolation the Russians have not for the Russian governdestroyed mass comment. This war creates munication, railroads, economic punishment for and water and power the Russian people who plants. I am wondering already toil and suffer how the German miliunder the yoke of a com- tary supplies will reach munist regime. Thouthe Ukrainians fighters. sands of Russians are The Russians may end protesting this war in ma- up with the shipments jor city streets and towns of more “Stinger” misacross Russia. The late siles and armaments.

John McCain described What first appeared as Russia as a “gas station” a massive invasion by for the world. Russia is Russian forces may be now shipping oil to the stalling because of the United States where our bravery of Ukrainians energy independence has and their willingness to been decimated under the perish for their country. present administration.

Our founding faWhile watching the thers had the same news channels there is love of country, faith in God and bravery. considerable coverage

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Speakers share “Conquering Adversity” on Saturday, April 9

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Denver Area Panhellenic’s 5th Annual Leadership Summit

enver Area Panhellenic (DAP) will host its 5th annual collegiate scholarship fundraiser on the Auraria Campus - Science Building, Room 1067 located at 1150 12th Street in

downtown Denver from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Beverages and a light lunch will be served. Ticket prices begin at $25.00. All proceeds and donations go directly to the DAP Scholarship Fund.

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For further information: Ginger Swift (303-868-4271), fundraising chair.

Scholarship winners will be presented at DAP’s Annual Awards Luncheon April 30.

The multiple award-winning

Heidi Thomas, “Health Through Music”

As a survivor of sexual assault and rape at the age of 24, and one of the first victims to come forward involving Bill Cosby, Heidi has become a nationally recognized speaker on the healing power of music. Heidi is the author of the upcoming book, “Healing and Health Through Music: Creating Harmony through Traumatic Times.” Heidi Thomas is a proud Gamma Phi Beta from the University of Denver.

Scottie Taylor Iverson, “Invisible Adversities”

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She has won local, regional, national and international awards for her industry, her clients, her community, nonprofits and The Villager Newspaper.

She is a Kappa Alpha Theta, a past DAP President and was the 2011 DAP Woman of the Year.

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Marilyn Watson, “Surviving and Finding Life Again After Divorce”

Marilyn Watson, author of “Encore! A Guide to Rocking your Retirement,” is no stranger to adversity. She will share what she has learned the hard way so that you are ready to rock your retirement whether you are married or not. Marilyn has been a DAP representative for her sorority Delta Gamma.

Tracy Maxwell, “Women Can End Hazing”

Tracy Maxwell is a seasoned speaker and has worked with Campus Speak traveling the country helping college campuses become aware of the dangers of hazing and what we can do to prevent hazing. Tracy is also a published author (“Being Single with Cancer”) and is currently a coach for others pursuing their writing goals.

Tracy is an Alpha Omicron Pi and was the 2013 recipient of the DAP Alumnae Achievement Award.

Douglas County Republican Women host Sheriff Candidate Forum “Freedom is still the word of the year!” said DCRW President Barbara Piper in opening the meeting. Four candidates are vying to become sheriff of Douglas

County. Lora Thomas, John Anderson, Holly Kluth and David Weekly were asked to answer questions by moderator and former President of the Colorado Senate Bill

in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. NPC is the premier advocacy and support organization for the advancement of the sorority experience.

The panel of speakers for The Summit and a brief overview of their topics are:

Cadman - a very popular emcee who always brings humor. (And, he wore his honorary sheriff belt buckle for the occasion!) Some of the questions answered

and bringing great applause were: What are your top three priorities your first day in office? Has the

Barbara Piper, DCRW president (center) is surrounded by Douglas County Sheriff candidates Lora Thomas, John Anderson, Holly Kluth and Darren Weekly Photos by Scottie Iverson

sheriff’s budget kept up with the county’s population? Do you believe the “Red Flag” law is constitutional and how would you enforce it? What are the top personal and professional characteristics of a sheriff?

Boo Dixon is introduced to Hon. Bill Cadman who was emcee/moderator

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Opinion

Centennial’s community grant program

Last year, the City of Centennial launched a Community Grant Program providing an opportunity for residents to apply for financial support to improve community engagement, neighborhood unity as well as enhance and foster neighborhood collaboration. Two community grants were made available: Neighborhood Engagement Grants and Large Community Improvement Grants. These programs are intended to reduce code violations and spur additional private investment within neighborhoods through the support of resident-led improvement projects and engagement opportunities.

Both grant programs continue to pursue the City’s goal to increase communication among neighbors, build neighborhood identity and civic pride, and to increase opportunities to bring neighborhoods together.

The Neighborhood En-

gagement Grant provides small monetary grants to residents, HOAs and community organizations located in Centennial to support community building events such as neighborhood block parties, movie nights and social gatherings. Grant recipients may receive up to $500 per event to assist in covering costs.

Applications for the Neighborhood Grant will be April 1.

The Large Community Improvement Grant supports larger scale improvements to neighborhoods. Groups may apply for up to $10,000 per project for community-based improvements, including, but not limited, to neighborhood signage, fencing, landscaping improvements, place making, and community gardens. Proposals for the Large Community Improvement Grant will be accepted between March 1 and April 17.

Two neighborhoods have

recently been awarded the Neighborhood Engagement Grant. The Southglenn Association in District 1 was able to place 10 granite monuments around the neighborhood. According to the president of the association, Linda Nixon, this project was the culmination of a 10 year community fundraising effort. With this grant, they were able too meet their respective financial commitment. This was truly a team effort with the city of Centennial and one of the larger neighborhoods in the western part of the city. The Heritage Place Neighborhood in District 2 was also a recipient of the Neighborhood Grant Program. The HOA applied for and was awarded a $5,000 grant from the city of Centennial for replacement of the signage at Arapahoe, Euclid, Weaver and Caley.

Kturley.villager@gmail. com Kathy Turley is a former City Councilwoman and Mayor ProTem of the City of Centennial

Aurora Council’s Jurinsky speaks out Continued from page 2

there in the media-- that man went home and drank himself to death. But that’s not in the media, Steffan. It’s in the media about an officer who sent out an email to his private membership and she (Wilson) has him wrapped up in an internal affairs investigation for the past three months; there is no end in sight on that. It’s frivolous and it’s phony. Her quest for transparency—well, then, be transparent-- what else is being hidden in this department? Why is there a lieutenant who drives drunk and destroys a city vehicle, and instead of him being put on administrative leave immediately when she found out about it, he’s not put on administrative leave for seven weeks and in the course of that seven weeks, Steffan, he’s promoted to an interim division chief position.”

On the potential of instituting

“If you want to quote something, Chief Vanessa Wilson is trash…This is my home town we’re talking about and those who threaten to destroy it or do harm to Aurora, just know that I’m here.”

- Danielle Jurinsky a camping ban in Aurora, which has been promoted by Mayor Mike Coffman but failed to pass the previous city council, Jurinsky said, “I look forward to it passing.” She continued, “We are working very hard to come up with a plan…that isn’t a massive tax burden on the citizens of Aurora but is also humane. We’ve got to have

somewhere for people to go.”

Tubbs asked Jurinsky how a camping ban could be enforced, “with the dire straits this (police) department seems to be in, according to you?” Jurinsky agreed, pointing out that, “The public safety crisis and the lack of police officers in Aurora” had to be addressed first. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Richard Roy Kelley, M.D., Dec. 28, 1933 – Feb. 24, 2022

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After a determined two-decade-long struggle “to not let Parkinson’s disease get the best of [him],” Dr. Richard R. Kelley passed away on February 24, 2022, at age 88. For most of the past half century, Dr. Kelley – who long headed Outrigger Hotels and Resorts – was the most tireless, articulate, and visionary champion of Hawaii’s visitor industry. He was arguably the single most consequential figure in the local hospitality industry’s growth, development and endurance, setting the state apart as a global top-tier tourism destination.

The road that Dr. Kelley – also an accomplished medical doctor – took to become a legend in Hawaii’s business community was uncharted.

The eldest child of Hawaii’s pioneering hoteliers, Roy and Estelle Kelley, Richard’s perseverance propelled him to conquer dyslexia, eventually leading him to graduate from Stanford University and Harvard Medical School.

While Richard grew up working in his parents’ hotels – hauling luggage up five flights of stairs, serving pineapple juice in the courtyard, and balancing spreadsheets into the wee hours – he enjoyed his years as a pathologist at The Queen’s Hospital until his father lured him with a request for much-needed “parttime, temporary” assistance in the family’s hotel business.

As his parents eased toward retirement, Richard found himself picking up the reins, modernizing a company that had outstripped the capacity of momand-pop management and growing it into a global corporation.

In the following four decades, Richard led Outrigger to its place as Hawaii’s largest and most diverse hotel company.

For his unflagging, uphill effort to spearhead the creation of a convention center in Waikīkī – which opened in 1994 after 15 years of his never-say-die leadership – the Sales & Marketing Executives of Honolulu honored Richard as Sales Person of the Year and “Father of the Convention Center.”

For years, Richard wrote and spoke out about the importance of tourism to Hawaii’s economy. His mantra was, “In Hawaii, Tourism Is Everybody’s Business.” He repeatedly entreated the state’s politicians to boost state funding of tourism marketing and refrain from excessively taxing visitors. Under his direction, Outrigger heavily underwrote a series of four studies – 1996-1999 – by the London-headquartered World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC),

that detailed the visitor industry’s impact on Hawaii’s economy. In 1998, he played a critical role on the Governor’s Economic Development Task Force, whose recommendation to substantially boost funding for visitor industry marketing proved key to ending the state’s decade-long economic slump.

Richard chaired the Hawaii Visitors Bureau and Hawaii Business Roundtable, and served on the WTTC Executive Committee and the advisory board to the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus.

In 1994, Richard and key Outrigger executives had the first of many conversations with historian, author and educator George Hu‘eu Sanford Kanahele about the special role that Hawaiian culture and values ought to play in the Islands’ visitor industry. From the understanding Richard gained from these con-

Cherry Hills residents Richard and Linda Kelley

Dr. Kelley with family for his 85th birthday celebration

versations – about how Hawaiian culture can set local hospitality apart from that of other tourist destinations – grew the values that Outrigger adopted: Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a (The Outrigger Way – Kīnā‘ole, Kaulike, A‘o, Nā Mea Ho‘okipa, ‘Ohana, Wahi, Kuleana and Aloha). Richard believed that employees’ understanding and sharing of Hawaiian culture, history and values would enrich their experience as hosts and create a more meaningful, respectful, and memorable guest experience.

Beyond his efforts to strengthen Hawaii’s visitor industry and economy, Richard’s public spiritedness found outlets in initiatives and philanthropy in health, the environment and education. In the early 1990s, he poured considerable energy into chairing the state’s Commission on Performance Standards for public school students.

A prolific writer, Richard recently completed and published, Paddling the Outrigger: Inspiration and Insights From the Journey of a Lifetime, a partially autobiographical work that mainly focuses on many of the articles on a wide range of topics

that he wrote over the last four decades of his career.

Most importantly, Richard was deeply loved by his large family as someone who enjoyed puns, naughty limericks, and talking story. It was always about making people laugh, feel valued and appreciated. He was an all-around waterman who spent years of his life surfing, sailing and fishing. He once won an award for the smallest fish caught in a billfish tournament.

He was a committed family man who loved spending time with family and friends. He was never too busy to pen an email or pick up his phone to talk to his kids, even if he was in the middle of a meeting. Richard was committed to education for all, and an early adopter of technology.

He loved teaching at all levels, from running drills on Latin on the way to school with his kids, to supporting scholarships and guest teaching at several universities.

Richard died in Denver, where he lived with his wife, Linda, since 1993. He is survived by his wife Linda V. Kelley, sister Jean Rolles, seven children: Kathryn Carey (David), Dr. Chuck Kelley (Jenny), Linda Jane Kelley, Elizabeth “Bitsy” Kelley (Greg), Colleen Kelley Heyer (Judd), Christopher Kelley, Anne Marie Kelley Brown (Matt), 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jane Zieber Kelley, and his sister Patricia Kelley.

Richard Kelley Memorial March 26, 1 p.m. Fairmount Cemetery, Ivy Chapel Reception following at Kelley home, 4 Village Rd.

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Star athletes, coaches are a lot like us, after all Have you been following the sports news lately?

Not the updates on baseball negotiations or speculation about the March Madness bracket and which teams are “on the bubble,” as they say; I’m talking stories about some of the biggest names in their respective sports—headlines like these: “Phil Mickelson offers apology for Super Golf League comments . . .”

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“I’m beyond disappointed and will make every effort to self-reflect and learn from this,” said Mickelson.

Suspended for striking a Wisconsin assistant coach in the face in the “handshake line” at the conclusion of the Badgers’ 77-63 victory over his team, Howard issued a public statement that said, in part: “After taking time to reflect on all that happened, I realize how unacceptable both my actions and words were . . . I am truly sorry. I am offering my sincerest apology to my players and their families, my staff, my family and the Michigan fans around the world. I would like to personally apologize to Wisconsin’s assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft and his family, too.

“Lastly, I speak a lot about being a Michigan man and representing the University of Michigan with class and pride. I did not do that, nor did I set the right example in the right way for my student-athletes. I will learn from my mistake, and this mistake will never happen again No excuses.”

After failing to complete her runs in multiple skiing events at the Winter Olympics in Beijing—she was shown

sitting on the snow, head down, after one fall, and was quoted saying, “I just feel like a joke”—Shiffrin, in an Instagram post, admitted questioning why she continues to ski competitively.

But given a little time away from the glare of national television coverage of her unsuccessful attempts to bring home Olympic medals, she felt differently.

“You can fail and not be a failure,” she said in a cable TV interview. “You can lose, and actually be a loser because you lost, but still be a winner.

“It’s not so scary to fail, especially because I failed because I was trying so hard, maybe too hard.”

Aaron Rodgers, on the other hand, was busy explaining an Instagram post he wrote after participating in an unorthodox—some say questionable or worse—12-day “cleanse” called Panchakarma. An alternative medicine process popular in India and Nepal, Panchkarma is a five-step detoxification program intended to “cleanse” the body. Pancha means five and karma translates to procedures. The five procedures are called Virechan, Basti, Vaman, Nasya and Raktamokshana.

The Instagram post was hashtagged “Monday Night Gratitude,” and many Rodgers-watchers tried to interpret as a sign of his impending departure from the Packers.

“There’s nothing cryptic about gratitude,” said the

A relationship land mine Spending, unending consumption, credit cards, online shopping, ATMs, refinancing deals, and online money transfers have made managing finances a shell game. Debt is at an all-time high and it is affecting the quality of relationships. For millennials who are marrying later, both partners have a financial history they bring into the relationship.

Some enter marriage with undisclosed financial obligations. This disclosure-avoidance regarding debt creates a crumbling of trust and may even feel like a betrayal deconstructing the fabric of the relationship.

Not only do we come into relationships with debt, but we also have unspoken expectations about how we make, spend, save, and give money.

We have had years of modeling regarding how our family of origin managed resources.

Money effects choices, identities, self-worth, sense of freedom and security, emotions, hopes, dreams, and expectations. Conversations about money are based on intention, unspoken motives, daily decisions, activities, and a frame-

work of a belief system that is not untangled in our consciousness or adequately verbalized. This makes finances the third rail of relationship management and a tight rope of delicate discussions.

Research highlights that most adults enter marriage with some form of debt. Dr Scott Stanley, professor of psychology at the University of Denver opines that “It is pretty common to find out that the person you married has more debt and less income than you realized.” This is a “negative dowry” effect. There used to be such a thing as a dowry, defined as, property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage. Also, a “hope chest” was a common furniture item where women would add items of value or family heirlooms to bring into their marriage for legacy building. These traditions are a thing of the past. The way a couple deals with this “new normal” predicts the success or failure of their relationship.

To overcome this land mine, there must be emotional safety in the relationship

unconventional two-time NFL MVP of the Packers who elaborated on the ritual he just completed. “You’ve got to kind of turn everything else off, so you’re not working out, you’re not straining or anything. It’s kind of a re-centering. It not only heals you physically, but I think it takes away mental stress and then the spiritual part I think allows you to kind of enjoy the meditations a little more, so when I come out, my first thought is intense gratitude for the people in my life.”

Remorse. Apology. Second thoughts. Tortured explanation.

My reaction to all of these stories was almost startling.

I realized that no matter how much money, glory or fame prominent athletes and coaches who are former athletes— stars, all—accrue, in the end they’re just human beings, like the rest of us.

And that means they’re susceptible to the range of foibles, flaws and missteps that all other mortals (fans) deal with along the path of life.

A lesson for everyone is that they didn’t hide, deny or try to rationalize.

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defined as the ability to be totally honest, vulnerable, and be able to discuss this issue openly. Stanley recommends that couples view themselves as two separate individuals with a shared third identity: me, you, and us. A way to diffuse conflict when both individuals are working and sharing the duties at home is a shared bank account with each partner having their own accounts that are used by each individual but disclosed to one another with trust and transparency. For relationships to be successful, both partners need to contribute equally in the form of finances and effort. If one person feels that he or she is the only one contributing to the success of the union, resentments will run high and the relationship equilibrium will be negatively affected.

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Symptoms Are Not Reliable Sources for Choosing Vitamins! (Part 1 of 2)

[Addendum to “Symptoms Are The Messengers, Not The Disease!” Part 1-4]

Today some people are self-treating by taking over-thecounter or online purchased vitamins and other food supplements.

However, these supplements are selected based upon their symptoms. In other words, because a sales person, book or online search says this supplement is good for that symptom.

Whether any initial improvement is experienced or not, in due time they are searching for a different supplements to help them because either… 1) their symptom did not improve, 2) did not improve 100%, 3) improved at first, but then reverted back to where they were originally OR 4) got worse.

One of the reasons for the above unwanted results is the title and purpose of this article and all other reasons are in my article titled, “Taking Vitamins or Nutritional Drugs?” (The Villager 05/27/21, P.11) Now that you know the unwanted results from choosing

Climate change - the evidence is irrefutable

I have to respond to Joondeph’s op-ed “The end of snow?” The gist of his argument is that climate change is not happening. He says he knows because one winter the back bowls of Vail opened Thanksgiving weekend and another year the front side was not open by Christmas.

He fails to acknowledge that the latter was unheard of until recently. That’s why the ski industry is so worried about our changing climate.

But all of this is beside the point. The anecdotal evidence cited in the op-ed flies in the face of thousands of scientific studies.

As stated on the NASA Global Climate Change website, 97% of publishing climate scientists agree that humans are causing global warming and climate change. Dr. Joondeph’s experience with Vail reminds me of the time when Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), the senior member of the Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works, threw a snowball onto the Senate floor to prove climate change is a hoax.

Joondeph then cites an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change working group report which allegedly said that long term prediction of climate states is not possible. He apparently got this one sentence from a meme going around instead of reading the full 2001 report which rebuts his position. He should have read the more recent IPCC report, Climate Change 2021 The Physical Science Basis. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the report as “a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable.”

This is serious. It’s time we start paying attention to the science instead of misinformation from the internet.

Robert Steiert Cherry Hills Village

Most parents are seeking partnership

Dear Mr. Mazenko, I am writing with regards to your recent OP-ED in the February 17th edition of The Villager.

I am a K-12 graduate of the Cherry Creek School District. I am a parent of four children in the district and an active volunteer, as well as a former teacher. I pay close attention to what is going on in our schools and keep informed by attending district

to self-treat by guessing instead of testing for the cause of your symptoms, I would like to share four of the most important reasons why “symptoms are not reliable sources for choosing your vitamins.”

By doing so, I am also answering the last of the 10 questions outlined in Part 1 of my 4-Part article series titled, “Symptoms Are the Messengers, Not the Disease!” Refer to The Villager: Part 1 (01/27/22, Pg.10); Part 2 (02/03/22, Pg.14); Part 3 (02/10/22, Pg.20); and Part 4 (01/24/22, Pg. 14).

communication from your cells to your Brain to motivate you to take two action steps.

In other words, as essential as it is to understand what your symptoms are communicating to you (hence Part 1 to 4), how you correctly use that knowledge is another subject altogether (hence this 2-Part addendum).

There are four parts to answering Question #10, that can be summed up in this fact, “Health complications occur when using symptoms as the sole source for selecting supplements.”

WHY AN ADDENDUM? Because the answer to question #10 is a “symptom-related” Nutrition Fact. However, the answer is not related to the fact that symptoms are a biological system of

ANSWER 1 of 4 TO QUESTION 10 – TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE: Complications occur when you are “Guessing” based on symptoms, instead of “Testing” your biochemistry for the exact nutrients your body requires to heal itself. In other words, guessing causes you to take too little or too much of certain nutrients, which then leads to more nutritional deficiencies/

meetings weekly. While I certainly agree with you that parents were “inadvertently invited into the classroom” due to remote learning, I took offense to the negative connotation, “Now...some of them don’t want to leave.”

I think we can all agree most parents want what is best for their children. As a teacher, I always welcomed parental involvement and support. A good relationship with my students’ families ensured we were on the same page and working towards the same goals. If one of my students was struggling, I knew I could call home and discuss how we could work together, both at school and at home, to make improvements. I always appreciated when parents wanted to volunteer, whether it was helping me with remedial tasks such as cutting or filing, or more importantly when they visited the class to share a special skill or story with the students. We were a “family” of sorts, and we all wanted to be successful together.

In our classroom, we learned how to get along, care for one another, appreciate our differences and celebrate our many heritages. I don’t ever recall a time when I told a family that “I knew best” or to “leave it to me.” Students begin and end everyday with their families. Learning can be continuous when the classroom is connected to the home. Parents can offer support and make life easier for educators. Not every home life is the same, and there are students who don’t have the much-needed love and support that every child wants and deserves.

As a bilingual teacher who worked in a Title I School, I understand firsthand the hardships students face when there are difficulties at home. However, in all my years of teaching and working with kids, one thing has always been consistent…. children want their families to be involved.

They need love and support. They need their parents.

Unfortunately, over the past 2 years, we have seen division in our schools. Our teachers feel unappreciated, while parents feel anxious and unheard. I believe this is due to the influence of politics and personal agendas infiltrating our schools, which has very little to do with the home or the classroom. Teachers’ unions and politicians have taken our schools hostage, and they are using our children as pawns. These groups have unilaterally decided what curriculum

will be used and have systematically placed individuals, who agree to push their agendas, in positions of power.

Recently, the Cherry Creek Education Association (CCEA)) proudly touted its Social Justice Council on the homepage of its website, featuring pictures of teachers promoting controversial issues. The CCEA was also responsible for distributing unvetted materials and lesson plans to members to share with K-12 students, while also secretly organizing to wear matching t-shirts in elementary, middle and high school classrooms to promote activism from a controversial 3rd party organization, Black Lives Matter. Even our youngest students are being bombarded with classroom activism and indoctrination.

Parents are alarmed by what they see as dogmatic classroom activism and outright discrimination in the name of diversity, equity and inclusion. This new educational mission does not align with basic American values, and it puts at risk our kids’ happiness and their ability to succeed in life.

While we continue to see poor reading and math scores in our district, our schools are spending absorbent amounts of money and time confusing and shaming students with developmentally inappropriate material. The current obsession with identity politics has made its way into our classrooms, and it is being approved by our state and local boards. Our schools are teaching our children, beginning at a very young age, race essentialism, reducing them to identity groups, and labeling them as “oppressor” and “oppressed”. This is causing division, and it’s often inflicting emotional and psychological harm on our kids.

I believe most educators and elected leaders have good intentions, but lines have been crossed and continue to be crossed each and every day in our classrooms, often without parents being informed of practices, such as identity politics surveys, special guest speakers, segregation activities, etc.

Most parents are seeking partnership. We want straightforward curriculums. We want to feel confident that when we send our kids to school, they are safe, they are challenged, and they have room to grow.

If you want parents to take a back seat when it comes to education, then you are missing one of the key components to educational success. If the goal is to improve test scores, engagee students, and close achievement gaps, then invite parents to ride along side of you. You’ll get a lot further. If you leave us on the curb, you’ll

QUESTION 10: “Why Symptoms are not reliable sources for choosing vitamins and other nutritional supplements?”

excesses (Stage #1) and toxicity (Stage #2), which causes more biochemical imbalances (Stage #3), and then more organ/gland dysfunctions (Stage #4), and in time, contributes to developing diseases (Stage #5) in the organs and glands experiencing Stages #1 to #4.

TAKING AN IRON SUPPLEMENT? For example, guessing can lead to taking an iron supplement when your body does not need it. When you take an iron supplement, your sodium goes up, magnesium goes down, calcium goes down, potassium goes up, and so on; i.e., a chain reaction occurs that affects the levels of other minerals and vitamins.

In this example, complications from the above adverse effects occurred because you did not need iron, whether the iron you took was a whole food supplement or a “nutritional drug,” though the latter is much worse.

Though I used iron as an example, this chain reaction occurs each time you take any vitamin, mineral or other food supple-

find yourself alone teaching to a class of either empty seats or checked-out minds.

Molly Lamar

Pro-criminal legislation

In State Representative Meg Froelich’s recent op-ed entitled “Fact-based solutions to crime”, she defends the legislature’s soft on crime measures claiming that crime is not reduced by arresting criminals and incarcerating them, but rather by “instability in society” which she proposes to remedy by affordable housing and behavioral health care.

To support her position, she contends that Greenwood Village spends more than other municipalities on police protection but has greater crime suggesting that policing is not the answer to catching criminals. Even assuming these numbers are true, they are based on the number of crimes, police, and money spent per GV resident. We are a small town of 15,000 which is visited by 40,000 people who work here every day. We do not live on an island. The crime is not being committed by our residents, but by criminals in the metropolitan area coming to Greenwood Village to ply their trade.

What has increased crime in Colorado is not the instability of society but rather the legislature’s pro-criminal policies that have over the last few years reduced the severity of punishment for crimes, emptied the jails, tied the hands of our police, and have demoralized good police officers who are leaving the profession in droves. Denver is approximately 170 officers and Aurora 140 officers short of authorized staffing levels. The result is that criminals know that the chances of being caught are less, and if caught, the consequences are light.

We can arrest a person in the morning for stealing a car and take them to jail where they are released and then arrest them again in the afternoon only to have them get out of jail immediately after that.

Shoplifters can load up their carts and walk right out the door while store owners and criminals both know that if arrested, there will be no meaningful consequences. As a result, car theft and shoplifting increase.

Two examples of recent pro-criminal legislative action emphasize this point. We recently learned of 5 individuals in Commerce City dying of a fentanyl overdose. In 2019, in order to reduce the consequences on drug users, the legislature reduced the penalty for possession of hard drugs from a felony to a misdemeanor, a ticket. The fentanyl limit for “possession” is 4 grams which

ment. Therefore, the solution to avoid being unaware and giving your body something that it does not need, is simply testing your biochemistry for the nutrients your body actually needs.

There are four parts to answer Question 10. The other three will be discussed in Part 2 of this 2-Part article addendum.

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is enough to kill 2000 people. Do we really believe that possessing enough fentanyl to kill 2000 people is for personal use?

In another example, brought to our attention by John Kellner, our Arapahoe County DA and candidate for Attorney General, once a person is convicted of a felony, that person is prohibited from possessing firearms. All that changes on March 1 when SB-271 passed by the Democrat majority and hyped as “criminal justice reform” goes into effect. The new law limits the prior law to only “felons convicted of Victims’ Rights Act offenses” from carrying guns, now opening the door for all other felons to carry guns without consequence. In balancing rights of criminals and victims, why would we want to leave more firearms in the possession of felons? Law after law is passed where the only result is to lessen the consequences of criminal behavior thereby resulting in more crime. When the interests of the criminals are weighed against the interests of the victims and potential victims, the majority in the legislature, including Ms. Froelich, have routinely favored those who would do us harm.

In Greenwood Village, our police have apprehended criminals only to be required to give them a ticket before releasing them into the community. How many crimes must an individual commit before there are severe consequences? When a crime is committed against another citizen, it is not just the loss of money that can be replaced. It is a violation of their person, their property, eroding their sense of safety where they live. There never has been a policy to “lock everyone up”, nor do we reject rehabilitation, but we must have consequences where the punishment fits the crime such that criminals are deterred from causing harm to the community. The legislature needs to stop its pro-criminal agenda and begin to side with victims and potential victims so that we do not have to live in fear.

In Greenwood Village, we would love to work with our legislators to come up with real-world, common-sense solutions to criminal issues impacting our residents.

However, when our legislators propose and pass laws that will only benefit those who would hurt us and steal from us, we have an independent duty to resist; to defend and protect our residents so they can have a safe place to live where their lives and property will be secure.

David W. Kerber Mayor Pro Tem Greenwood Village

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Buttigieg comes to Floyd Hill Continued from page 1

money to complete the project.” In his remarks, Buttigieg responded, “That kind of leadership and commitment at the state level means that states like Colorado are especially well positioned to hit the ground running and take advantage of the federal legislation and the federal funding that is coming your way.”

Tying the project to sustainability goals, CDOT also expects it to, “help bring about improvements--such as new transit service, coordinated rural broadband access, and electric vehicle charging stations--that support the ways travel can and will change in the future. It also includes new air quality monitors and provides a redundant route for when natural disasters disrupt highway travel.”

As a transit option, “In July of 2021, CDOT allocated $2 million to initiate a new transit shuttle service along I-70 as Bustang Pegasus…

Pegasus will operate frequent departures between the Denver Metro area, Summit, and Eagle Counties and will also utilize the new Express Lane constructed as part of the Floyd Hill Project. Peg-

asus…is designed to reduce traffic during the Floyd Hill construction period and peak weekend leisure travel.”

Bennet also noted that Colorado will receive $6 billion overall from the federal infrastructure bill. Buttigieg pointed to the nexus of transportation and climate change, saying, “Transportation is the single largest contributor of greenhouse gases in the U.S. economy and one of many reasons why we need to make sure transportation is a big part of the solution.”

Within the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, $7.5 billion is specifically allocated to electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide, which essentially means charging stations.

Buttigieg explained that plentiful charging stations around the U.S. will give Americans the confidence to purchase electric vehicles, knowing they will be able to charge them as needed. The more electric vehicles there are on U.S. roads, the fewer gas-powered cars, leading to less greenhouse gases that add to the climate change disaster. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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Centennial Invites Businesses to Join Spark Centennial Experience Accelerator Six-month program inspires – and helps fund – development of unique customer experiences The City of Centennial announced the launch of the 2022 Spark Centennial Experience Accelerator program, an incubator program to assist local businesses with attracting new customers, increasing sales and building engagement with the community through for-sale customer experiences. Local businesses are invited to register for the program by March 18 at centennialco.gov/spark.

The Spark Centennial Experience Accelerator program provides the tools – as well as seed funding – to inspire

business owners and entrepreneurs to reshape their business value by building meaningful customer connections through for-sale experiences. Pre-pandemic, 74% of Americans prioritized experiences over products and things, according to a study conducted by Expedia and the Center for Generational Kinetics. The six-month cohort includes a multiday workshop in April, mentorship by artists and leaders in experiential design and sales, field trips, ideation support and more than $15,000 of funding assistance provided by the city of Centennial.

“The Spark Centennial program has provided me

with creative tools and insight for how the community can interact with my business in a more meaningful way,” said Bridget Molloy, founder of Bridget’s Botanicals, who participated in the Experience Accelerator cohort in 2021.

“I have learned so much from the different speakers that we’ve had and took away valuable lessons from our assignments that really helped to shape my experience vision.”

The program is open to all local businesses, entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, makers and creatives. Visit centennialco.gov/spark for more details and to register.

Generation Wild and Children’s Hospital Colorado partner to bring back “Say Hi With A Snowman” initiative Generation Wild, a movement from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), has announced its partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) to bring back the “Say Hi with a Snowman” initiative, a project that pairs patients with volunteers to bring snowman drawings to life.

“Last year proved that the simple act of getting creative in the outdoors can go a long way toward brightening a patient’s day and reducing the stress that children in the hospital experience,” said GOCO Executive Director Jackie Miller. “The goal for this year’s campaign is to get kids and families outside when it may be challenging to do so, and to generate goodwill and positivity within the Generation Wild community.”

The 2022 campaign opens for families who want to participate and runs through March, traditionally Colorado’s snowiest month. The Children’s Colorado team of Child Life Specialists will present kids with the opportunity to draw their “dream snowman” alongside their favorite colors and outdoor snow activities. Volunteers across the state are then asked to bring these patients’ dream snowmen to life. Families interested in building snowmen

can sign up over the course of the six weeks and will be paired with a patient and their snowman. As the snowmen are built, the Children’s Colorado team shares pictures and videos received directly with the patients. Families can also follow the fun through social media, using the hashtag #SayHiWithaSnowman.

The initiative launched last year with a request for volunteers to build snowmen for patients in the hospital who were unable to get outside and play in the snow. A total of 125 families created real-life snowmen for 19 patients in the hospital. Each child received images of three-to-five real-life snowmen, based on a drawing of their “perfect snowman,” along with anecdotes and letters of encouragement from the volunteers.

“It’s hard for kids to be in the hospital, especially when they’re missing out on the normal child activities, like playing in the snow or spending time with friends,” said Carla Barrentine, director of Child Life at Children’s Colorado. “The ’Say Hi with a Snowman’ campaign is a fun

way for kids to use their imagination and creative play when they spend time at Children’s Colorado.

It’s also a unique and fun way to instill joy and make our patients smile and feel connected to support systems outside the hospital.”

The “Say Hi with a Snowman” program is one more way Generation Wild connects children and families with nature and enables them to experience the proven physical, mental and emotional health benefits that come from spending time outside.

Generation Wild was created by GOCO to reconnect kids with nature by increasing the amount of time they spend outside in unstructured play – the kind of play that used to be way more common.

The program is an integrated, statewide effort supported by a statewide network of non-profit, public and private partner organizations. In 12 Colorado communities, diverse, locally based Generation Wild coalitions are creating equitable access to the outdoors with new places to play, outdoor programs, and pathways to leadership opportunities and jobs in the outdoors.

For more information, visit www.childrenscolorado.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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How to convince an elderly parent to stop driving SAVVYSENIOR

dad’s driving abilities, a good first step, if you haven’t already done so, is to take a ride with him and watch for problem areas. For example: Does he have difficulty

BY JIM MILLER seeing, backing up or changing lanes? Does he react slowly, get confused easily or make poor driving decisions? Does he drive at Dear Backseat, inappropriate speeds, tailgate or For many families, talking to drift between lanes? Also, has an elderly parent about giving your dad had any fender bendup the car keys can be a very ers or tickets lately, or have you difficult and sensitive topic. noticed any dents or scrapes on While there’s no one way to his vehicle? These, too, are red handle this issue, here are a few flags. suggestions that can help you If you need some help and evaluate your dad’s driving and your dad is willing, consider ease him out from behind the hiring a driver rehabilitation wheel when the time is right. specialist who’s trained to evaluate elderly drivers and provide safety suggestions. This type Take a Ride To get a clear picture of your of assessment typically costs Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive.

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between $200 and $400. To locate a professional in your area, visit AOTA.org/older-driver or ADED.net.

Transitioning and Talking

After your assessment, if you think it’s still safe for your dad to drive, see if he would be willing to take an older driver refresher course.

These courses will show him how aging affects driving skills and offers tips and adjustments to help keep him safe. Taking a class may also earn your dad a discount on his auto insurance. To locate a class, contact your local AAA (AAA.com) or AARP (AARPdriversafety.org, 888-227-7669). Most courses cost around $20 to $30 and can be taken online.

If, however, your assessment shows that your dad really does need to stop driving, you need

Colorado is a good place to start a business, but a bad place to drive most educated population (behind Massachusetts, which seems to have a college on every corner), and seventh overall, a highly respectable showing. Topping the list of states to start a business was Texas, followed by Georgia and, a bit surprising, California.

New Jersey was deemed to be the poorest choice for locating a new business.

In January, Wallet Hub set out to find out which were the best and worst states in which to drive.

They gathered data and analyzed the cost of ownership and maintenance of personal vehicles, the attributes of traffic and quality of infrastructure, and how safe roads were in each state. The cost of ownership included gas and insurance. Traffic and infrastructure included rush-hour traffic congestion and the increase in vehicle travel on highways during the past two decades. When evaluating safety, Wallet Hub looked at

changes in the traffic fatality rate in recent years, whether drivers wore seat belts, the car theft rate and strictness of DUI punishment.

They also took into account the number of car dealerships, car washes, and gas stations to evaluate the level of access to vehicles and maintenance.

When the data came in, Colorado was determined to have the highest car theft rate in the entire United States. It ranked 40th in the area of cost of ownership and maintenance, 38th in the category of traffic and infrastructure, and 33rd in overall safety, compared to every other state in the U.S. Overall, our state received the unwelcome ranking of 44th best, or, 7th worst state in which to drive a car. The best state to drive in was found to be Iowa, followed

by Oklahoma and Kansas. Hawaii was the worst. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

Recycling your old eyeglasses

collect, and process used eyeglasses. The World Health Organizations estimates that 120 million people are visually impaired because of uncorrected refractive errors (far and near sightedness).

In many cases vision can be corrected with eyeglasses. The lack of eyeglasses denies children and adults opportunities for education, employment and a better quality of life. As Lions like to say: “you need to be able to see to succeed”.

The Denver Lions Club leads programs to help people see and succeed. As an active organization, our members raise money, volunteer and direct sight and family focused programs. The Denver Lions have carried out eyeglass missions in Mongolia, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Senegal and Haiti. On these mission, volunteers determine prescriptions and distribute recycled glasses.

Such Missions are carried out by many organizations around the world.

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Last summer, Wallet Hub, which conducts lots of studies that are viewed as generally credible, looked at 28 key indicators of startup success to determine which states are the best places for starting a new business. They looked at aspects of the business environment, including growth in the number of small businesses, five-year business survival rate, job growth and GDP growth.

They also looked at financing accessibility, human-capital availability, working-age population growth and the share of college-educated individuals in each state’s population. Lastly, they looked at business costs, including labor and taxes. Colorado ranked fifth in the highest average growth in the number of small businesses, second in the category of the

Denver Lions has a new dropbox The Denver Lions Club (founded in 1917) has been recycling eyeglasses for the benefit of those in need for many years.

A new collection box, available to receive your eyeglasses 24/7, has just been installed at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute on the Anschutz campus of UCHealth at 1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045. The Denver Lions installed another outdoor box two years ago located at 1373 Grant Street. Over 80,000 pairs of eyeglasses have been collected in that box.

The best way to keep your old glasses out of the landfill is to donate them to a Lions Club. Used eyeglasses are processed by Colorado Lions and other volunteers.

Processing involves sorting broken and scratched glasses from us-

able ones. The usable glasses are then cleaned, sanitized, strength of the lenses determined with a Lensometer, labeled, and packaged.

Broken and scratched glasses are sold for scrap and funds are used to support recycling.

Colorado Lions have been recycling eyeglasses since 1937.

During the year prior to the pandemic, the Colorado Lions distributed 65,000 pairs of glasses. Some 23,000 pairs were sent to Peru, Nepal, Honduras, Mongolia, Kenya, Cuba, and Guatemala. Another 42,000 pairs were sent to Feed the Children, an NGO that distributes glasses and food to many countries. Some processed glasses are distributed by Lions Clubs among income qualified communities in Colorado but, most are sent to developing countries where a tremendous need exists.

Most Lions Clubs throughout the United States and the World

to have a talk with him, but don’t get carried away. If you begin with a dramatic outburst like “Dad, you’re going to kill someone!” you’re likely to trigger resistance. Start by simply expressing your concern for his safety.

For more tips on how to talk to your dad about this and evaluate his driving skills, the Hartford Financial Services Group and MIT AgeLab offers a variety of resources to assist you.

Visit TheHartford.com/lifetime and click on “Publications” on the menu bar, then on the “We Need to Talk” guidebook.

Refuses to Quit

If your dad refuses to quit, you have several options. One possible solution is to suggest a visit to his doctor who can give him a medical evaluation, and if warranted, “prescribe” that he stops driving. Older people will often listen to their doctor

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before they will listen to their own family.

If he still refuses, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles to see if they can help.

Or call in an attorney to discuss with your dad the potential financial and legal consequences of a crash or injury. If all else fails, you may just have to take away his keys.

Alternative Transportation

Once your dad stops driving, he’s going to need other ways to get around, so help him create a list of names and phone numbers of family, friends and local transportation services that he can call on.

To find out what transportation services are available in your dad’s area contact Rides in Sight (RidesInSight.org, 855607-4337), and the Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116), which will direct you to his area agency on aging for assistance.

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Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described Case No GDP18-001, Bijou Knolls / GDP 3rd Amendment.. The hearing will be held at 6954 S Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO 80112 at the above-stated date and time.

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COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355 Plaintiffs: THOMAS E. CANON and SHARI A. CANON v.

Defendant: SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a delinquent Colorado corporation; SUE SANDSTROM, Public Trustee of Arapahoe County Colorado.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Jordan C. May, Atty. Reg. No. 38734 Caroline W. Young, Atty. Reg. No. 56518 Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305-5541 Phone Number: 303-494-3000 Fax #: 303-494-6309 E-mail:jordan@frascona.com, caroliney@frascona.com Case Number: 2021CV31853 Division: Courtroom: DISTRICT COURT CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: SUE SANDSTROM, Public Trustee of Arapahoe County and SOUTHERN MORTGAGE CORPORATION YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an answer or other response to the attached Complaint.

If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside of the State of Colorado, you are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. Your answer or counterclaim must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

Dated: Feb. 10th, 2022 /s/ Jordan C May Jordan C. May Atty. Reg. No. 38734 Caroline W. Young, Atty.

Reg. No. 56518 Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305-5541 (303)494-3000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4, C.R.C.P., as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired.

WARNING: A valid summons may be issued by a lawyer and it need not contain a court case number, the signature of a court officer, or a court seal. The plaintiff has 14 days from the date this summons was served on you to file the case with the court.

You are responsible for contacting the court to find out whether the case has been filed and obtain the case number. If the plaintiff files the case within this time, then you must respond as explained in this sum-

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mons. If the plaintiff files more than 14 days after the date the summons was served on you, the case may be dismissed upon motion and you may be entitled to seek attorney’s fees from the plaintiff.

TO THE CLERK: If the summons is issued by the clerk of the court, the signature block for the clerk or deputy should be provided by stamp, or typewriter, in the space to the left of the attorney’s name.

Published in The Villager First Publication: February 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 10, 2022 Legal # 10622 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: KEANU DE LOS SANTOS, Child, and concerning REVA HAMMOND and DAVID DE LOS SANTOS, Respondents.

Jordan Lewis, Esq., Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303-636-1883 Fax: 303-636-1889 Case No: 21JV35 Division: 14 NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF LEGAL PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Termination of Legal Parental Rights Hearing in this action regarding Keanu De Los Santos has been set. The termination hearing is currently set for April 8, 2022 at 8:30 A.M. in Division 14.

The hearing will take place in Division 14 of the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. IN THE EVENT YOU FAIL TO APPEAR FOR THE HEARINGS ON APRIL 8, 2022, THE PETITIONER WILL REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLORADO CHILDREN’S CODE. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ bonnie.mclean •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you

may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 925 850 797.

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Dated this 15th day of February 2022.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 303-636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: March 3, 2022 Legal # 10660 ___________________________

FOXFIELD Notice of Cancelation of Town of Foxfield Regular Municipal Election The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cancel the Town of Foxfield regular municipal election scheduled for April 5, 2022 by the Town of Foxfield Board of Trustees per C.R.S. § 31-10-507, there being a lesser number of candidates than vacancies for Trustees and there being no ballot issues to be decided at said election.

The following candidate is declared elected to the Board of Trustees: Dave Goddard, Trustee Ward 2 This trustee shall serve a four-year term and will be sworn in on April 7, 2022.

Published in The Villager Published: March 3, 2022 Legal # 10661 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Esperanza M. Reed, Deceased Case Number 22PR30148 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 5, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Edwin M. Endita 16722 E. Kentucky Ave. Aurora, CO 80017 Published in The Villager First Publication: March 3, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Legal # 10662 ___________________________

overlay for the building known as Altura Plaza located at 15400 E. 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011 as specified herein from a source(s) Legals that will give prompt and efficient service to the County.

A mandatory pre bid conference will be held on August 14, 2018, 10:00 FIRST A.M, PLACE local time, Arapahoe Best Public County Altura Plaza, 15400 E. 14th 2018 Notice Section FIRST PLACE Place, Arapahoe Conference Room NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NNA Better #008, Aurora, CO 80011. Vendors Best Public on September 4, 2018 at 9:30 Newspaper are encouraged to attend this conA.M., or as soonNotice thereafter as the Advertising Contest ference in order to become familiar calendar of the Arapahoe County Award-winning Newspaper with the Specifications.

Section Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be All Arapahoe County solicitations held; at which, all interested percan be obtained from the County’s sons will be given an opportunity website. The Invitation For Bid to be heard concerning the above(IFB-18-59) document can be described Case No GDP18-001, obtained by going to the Arapahoe Bijou Knolls / GDP 3rd AmendCounty website www.arapahoegov. ment. The hearing will be held at com, then go to the Finance Dethe Arapahoe County Administrapartment, and theMarch Finance L.L.C. p.m. under on Tuesday, 15, 2022 tionofBuilding, Hearing Room, Copies the proposedEast amended atselect 12855 E Purchasing Adam Aircraft Circle.

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Any 5334 S Prince St., Littleton, CO go to the Quick Link for within the Rocky office of the District located at Published: March 3, 2022 interested elector the Arapa80120 at the above-stated date Community Resource Services of Legal # 10665 hoe Library District may inspect Mountain ePurchasing website.

Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice ___________________________ the amended budget and file or and time. must received in time Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood NOTICE OF PUBLICSubmittals HEARING register be any objections at any Village, Colorado and are available AS TO AMENDED 2021 BUDGET prior toDivision, the final adoption of the the Purchasing located forMore public inspection. amended 2021 budget. information about this proat 5334 South Prince Street, 4th NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN posal is available of Any interested elector of the at the offices that an amendment to Floor, the 2021 Littleton,

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF CO 80120, no later District file or register any ob- Public budgetWorks has been submitted to the TRUSTEES: the may Arapahoe County than 2:00 p.m. local time onDISTRICT August jections to the proposed amended ARAPAHOE LIBRARY DISTRICT ARAPAHOE LIBRARY and Development 2021 budget at any time prior Department, to for the fiscal year 2021.

A copy 30, 2018. thePlanning final adoptionDivision, of said proposed of the amended budget has been By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, 6924 S. Lima budget amendments by the govfiled in the office of the District P.C. St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by erning body of the District.

Finance Director, located at 12855 for the District CountyAttorneys reserves the right to E. AdamreguAircraft Circle,The Centennial, calling (720) 874-6650 during

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF CO 80112, where same is open any or Published in The Villager or waive all informalities lar business a.m. toinspection during regular Published: March 3, 2022 DIRECTORS OF THEhours (8:00 for public and# 10666 to reject any or all CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN business hours. Suchirregularities amended Legal 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

DISTRICT budget will be considered at a ___________________________ submittals. /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE regular meeting of the Arapahoe SERVICES OF COLORADO, Library District to be held at 5:30 Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager MISCELLANOUS Published in The Villager Published: August 2, 2018 Published: August 2, 2018 Legal # 8438 CENTENNIAL AIRPORT by the Office of the Airport Director, Airfield, at Centennial Airport, Legal # 8440 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 7565 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, Englewood, Colorado, will be ____________________________ ____________________________ Colorado 80112, until 10:00 a.m., received by the Arapahoe County ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that local time, on March 31st, 2022 Public Airport Authority, 7565 the Board of Commissioners of the HEARING then opened, read aloud and South Peoria Street, Englewood, NOTICE OF PUBLIC Arapahoe County Public Airport canvassed.

Colorado 80112, until 10:00 a.m., CASEwillNO LE18-003, Authority conduct a VIRTUAL ARAPAHOE local time, on March 23, 2022, BOARD MEETING at 3:00 p.m.

A complete set of Specifications and then opened, read aloud and COUNTY SHERIFF’S SUBSTAon Thursday, March 10th, 2022. may be obtained from the Office of canvassed.

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attend this virtual meeting: https:// Derald Shaw at 303-218-2924 or The work involved includes seal COURT www.centennialairport.com/index. in person at 7565 South Peoria DISTRICT coat Runway 17L/35R asphalt PROPOSAL: Intergroup Architects, php/en/about/virtual-boardroom.

Street, Englewood, ColoradoCOUNTY pavements with and without sand OF ARAPAHOE 80112. and remarking airfield pavement. (applicant), on behalf of Arapahoe STATEWork OFshall COLORADO The agenda will include a Public be completed prior to County Facilities and Fleet (owner) Hearing on an application under The Bidder must supply all the7325 S. MayPotomac 31, 2022.

Street Centennial Airport’s Development information required by the prois proposing a Sheriff’s SubstaCentennial, Colorado 80112 Policy and Application Procedures posal form and specifications.

The A complete set of Plans and Bidtion.

The project is located at 1641 for Aeronautical and Non-AeroArapahoe County Public Airport ding Requirements and Contract nautical Land Use (“Development Documents may be obtained on S Parker Rd, Denver COAuthority 80231reserves the right to PEOPLE THE STATE Procedures”) from Truman Arnold any informality in or to reject OF or after March 2, 2022OF via email to and includes interior andwaive exterior Companies, TAC Air, for a fuel farm any or all portions of the various Molly.McGuire@jacobs.com.

COLORADO, expansion. bid items and make the award improvements to an existing facility Petitioner, deemed in the best interest of the Each bid must be accompanied previously operated as an adult Information concerning these Airport Authority. No proposal by a Certified Check or Cashier’s items may be reviewed at the may be withdrawn for a period of Check in the amount of not less day care. The project will include IN THE INTEREST OF:(5%) of the Airport Authority offices by ap60 days from the opening thereof. than five percent improvements to the parking lot, pointment at 7565 South Peoria total bid, made payable to the Street, CO 80112.

To questions Arapahoe County Public Airport newEnglewood, perimeter fencing, aAny new stor-regarding bids FOSTER, schedule an appointment please should be submitted toBRENAN Derald Authority, or by Bid Bond in like shed, additional landscaping, callage 303-790-0598.

Shaw, Director of Maintenance, via amount executed by a Surety Child, and water quality feature.email to dshaw@centennialairport. Company.

Arapahoe County Public Airport com (preferred), or phone (303)Authority 218-2924.

All bidders are advised that the and concerning right is reserved by the Sponsor to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Published in The Villager Published in The Villager waive any informality in, or to reject on August 21, 2018 at 6:30 P.M., First Publication: February 24, Published: March 3, 2022 any FOSTER or all bids.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

NOMINATIONS FOR SCFD REX MORGAN AWARDS Awards for Lifetime Leadership and Civic Engagement and Volunteerism.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 11. Info: scfd@scfd.org The SCFD Community Celebration & Awards will be held June 22 at 5:00 p.m.

CHERRY CEEK CHORALE PRESENTS AMERICAN SONGBOOK IV MARCH 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. Tickets at cherrycreekchorale.org or purchased at the door the night of the performance.

A Special Performance will also be held Sunday, FEB. 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 N. Logan St., Denver. A free will offering will be taken.

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CHV Police Chief Michelle Tovrea retires after 39 years in law enforcement

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

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ooking back on her nine years as chief of police for Cherry Hills Village, Michelle Tovrea told The Villager that she considers her most important accomplishment leaving the department better than when she found it.

“We’ve moved forward in many ways,” she shared.

Chief Tovrea told us that becoming a law enforcement officer “was a complete accident.” She was a scholarship athlete (in softball, but she could have also chosen volleyball or basketball) at the University of Nebraska and planned to be a teacher. She took some criminal justice classes along the way that she had found interesting. As she was graduating and questioning whether she really wanted to be a teacher, she came across an ad that said the City of Lakewood was hiring

Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Michelle Tovrea retired from her 39-year career in law enforcement on March 4, 2022.

police officers. The starting salary of $20,000 sounded pretty good at the time, so she applied and never looked back. Along the way, in addition to an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, she picked up a masters’ degree in

the same field combined with police executive leadership.

The chief told us, “I didn’t know I wanted to be a police officer,” but once she started, she found that it was a job in which she could help people and also have fun. She knew she had found her calling.

Chief Tovrea remained at the Lakewood Police Department until she was selected as police chief for Cherry Hills Village nine years ago.

With all her experience, we wondered how Chief Tovrea expected policing to be different ten years from now. She said, “I think that technology will have an even larger impact as the years go on--things that we can’t even necessarily imagine right now, including how home security systems might work to protect people.” She continued, “As we’ve seen in the last several years, there have been large strides forward in training police officers. We’ve all come a very long way. All our officers at CHV have Critical Incident

Training that includes how to deal with people who have mental health issues and certain disabilities. We are seeing a lot of agencies send out mental health professionals with police officers. Although it’s more of an issue with larger populations, it happens everywhere, including the suburbs. It takes judgment to know how to handle situations when people who obviously need social services commit petty crimes.” Chief Tovrea added, “There is also the factor of how legislatures direct us to handle crime that determines how people are going to be held accountable.”

We asked the chief what is next for her. She said that she is sure she won’t be doing anything that requires her to wear a uniform again, adding, “In my 39 years, I had some fun doing things in Lakewood that were unique to women back in the day, but I got some advice once that all police chiefs have a shelf life. I don’t think that I’m “expired”

but sometimes it’s good to let an organization be seen with a different set of eyes. Right now, I want to get away for a while. I’ve worked since I was 15 years old, at least part-time. I want to go in my fancy Winnebago and travel and not have to wake up with an alarm for the first time.”

She wants to travel without a schedule and also play a little more golf.

As she says goodbye, Chief Tovrea told us she will be available to her successor “without a doubt” if he or she needs to call on her for any reason, adding, “Cherry Hills Village will always have a place in my heart, as will my officers and the citizens.

They’ve all been very supportive of me. I’m not leaving behind any hard feelings.

We’ve been able to take care of business.”

Cherry Hills Village has received over 40 applications for the position of police chief and will be interviewing qualified candidates this month.

The city council hopes to announce its selection soon. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

HUMOR - Diagnosis Spuddle

BY DOROTHY ROSBY

Villager

BOOK REVIEW Small Great Things

This book was published in 2016 by Jodi Picoult. This pick was for a book club in which I participate. We had a lively discussion when we meet, and all in attendance gave the book a 4 or 5 rating out of 5.

The book has three voices.

The first is an African American labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital. The second voice is from a white supremacist father, and the third is from a white, female public defender, who takes on the case of the infant’s death.

I listened to this book on Audible, and it was difficult to hear the hatred from the supremacist character. When that person read his part, I was nauseated and contemplated quitting. I realize that the author was intentional in wanting me to feel awful, so I pushed through it. I wanted to see how it would end. I recommend finishing the book as it helps heal the trauma of reading

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To read more book reviews, follow her on Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/ LisaJShultz. Lisa loves speaking to groups, and she would be happy attend your book club.

Call her at 303-881-9338. the first part. The book is bravely written by a white woman to tackle racism issues. The story was effective in bringing to the surface systemic racism. If you are open to looking at this tough topic, I recommend it.

Early this morning, I received a text cancelling an event I’d planned to attend. That would not only save me the two hours of the event, it would save me the time it takes to dress in my leaving-the-house-uniform—hair fixed and something other than sweatpants.

There was one problem.

I’d been planning to get groceries after the event. I work at home and I only do errands on days when I’m already out. Why waste valuable time getting dressed in my leaving-the-house-uniform if I don’t have to?

If I could put off groceries until the next time I had to leave the house, I’d only have to put on my workingat-home-uniform: sweatpants, hair combed but not fixed. Think of the work I’d get done.

I went to the kitchen to plan a menu using available ingredients—mostly canned goods and dry cereal. Then I realized it would be helpful to know when I’d be out next so I’d know how many meals I’d need. I found my smartphone after looking in the bedroom, office, family room and living room. And when I opened my calendar, I was reminded that a service person from our internet provider was coming.

Uh-oh. Our house looked like the morning after a frat party—except no beer cans and no college boys sleeping on the couch.

I started picking up in

that frantic way you do when you look out the window and see your boss pulling into your driveway without calling first. But wait!

If our internet was working, I could cancel the appointment. Then I wouldn’t need to pick up or put on my service-person-coming-to-thehouse uniform—hair fixed, best sweatpants. I could get right down to work.

I logged onto Facebook, and it opened immediately.

My internet was back! To make sure, I read my newsfeed. Then I read 35 emails, answered two and went to Twitter. That’s where I saw the word of the day posted by a friend: Spuddle, a verb meaning to work ineffectively; to be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing. I laughed, “liked” it and went on. Clearly, I didn’t see it for what it was: a sign from the universe.

I spuddled around on Twitter, read some news and googled the nutritional value of artichokes because I’ve been wondering about that.

That reminded me of my menu and the question of how long I could survive without getting groceries.

I went back to the kitchen, started to inventory my refrigerator contents and decided to eat breakfast. I made a fried egg sandwich with the last egg. Then I started a grocery list, wrote eggs on it and stacked my breakfast dishes in the sink.

I couldn’t take the time to do them because I had

something else to do. I just couldn’t remember what it was.

That’s when I noticed that if I moved the dirty dishes to the left of the sink, they wouldn’t be visible to a service person walking by.

That reminded me I only needed to straighten the parts of the house they’d see: entryway, hallway and one corner of the kitchen.

It wasn’t until I was picking up the entryway that I remembered. My internet was working! I needed to cancel the appointment—if I could find my phone.

To make sure, I went back to my computer. And I was relieved to find my internet down again because it was too late to cancel.

That’s when the word of day came back to me like the diagnosis of a mysterious illness. Spuddle: to be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing.

It was nearly noon. I was still in my just-crawled-outof-bed uniform—bathrobe, hair looking like I’ve been out walking on a windy day. I was exhausted and all I had to show for it was a partial menu, two answered emails and a relatively neat entryway. Oh…and this column.

Dorothy Rosby is the author of three books of humorous essays, including I Used to Think I Was Not That Bad and Then I Got to Know Me Better. Contact drosby@rushmore.com.