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The Villager is presenting two letters to the editor that reflect opposing viewpoints of the recent April Fool’s Greenwood Village Amusement Park spoof that was published on the cover of the April 1 edition of this paper. The Villager considers all our readers’ opinions valued and essential in being heard and recognized. An Open Letter to the Editor: Re - “America’s Largest Amusement Park Heads To Greenwood Village”: I Stand With The Villager! Dear Editor: I first heard about this article from an email dated April 8, 2021, from Scott Siegfried, Ph.D, Superintendent of the Cherry Creek School District. I am a Villager subscriber, but I had not received my copy of The Villager, so I had no context. From Mr. Siegfried’s note, I concluded that something really bad must have been written. I’m thinking Times v. Sullivan – actual malice, reckless disregard for the truth kind of bad. Mr. Siegfried’s note starts with a reference to the Atlanta shootings, and concern for Asian American community. Then, he somehow links that with the April Fool’s Day edition of The Villager, notes the article was satirical, but that it includes “rhetoric” about Chinese Americans that is racist, xenophobic and extremely insensitive to the current anxiety and pain plaguing much of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. In condemning this article, he and incoming Superintendent Smith state that ”[i]t is incumbent on all of us to stand up and say something when we see discrimination or racism in our
Racism cloaked as humor
Racism cloaked as humor is particularly insidious. This tactic offers the perpetrator the easy out of flipping the script – if this offends you that’s a you problem because you don’t get the joke! Using comedy to perpetuate racist stereotypes has been around for a long time but has become increasing less acceptable as our society has recognized the harm it causes. Yet for some reason, the publisher of The Villager thought it acceptable not only to resurrect the decades-old practice of poking fun at a race of people under the guise of an April Fool’s joke but to put it on the front page of the newspaper. The April 1 piece starts off predictably enough with a news “story” guaranteed to provoke outrage on the part of Greenwood Village residents. Large scale development right here in the Village! City officials attempting
community. I call on the Villager [sic] to reflect on its article and issue an apology to the community for printing it.” They call for an apology and a retraction. Wow. I was worried. Even though I am rather neutral about “racial identity” issues, I am a third generation descendant of immigrants from what would now be North Korea. My grandparents immigrated in 1906 and ended up in Southern California, where I was born in the early 1960’s. My father joined the Navy in 1942, served in the Pacific on a destroyer (USS Bradford), then re-enlisted for the Korean War. I was brought up in the melting pot culture so popular among my grandparents’ generation of immigrants. My paper arrived Friday afternoon, and I immediately started skimming to figure out where the grievous error occurred. I skipped right over the front page article since it was clearly a joke. Nothing else came close to anything that could fit the facts outlined in Mr. Siegfried’s April 8 note. Then, I started reading more closely. And, to my surprise, I still could not square up the content of Mr. Siegfried’s note with the article. The Villager’s article could be viewed as a bad joke. But, to me, that is the worst that could be said. Using this as an opportunity to express support for a portion of our
community is totally inappropriate. Misusing terms does not help us to teach our children how to cope or to prepare them for their adulthood. All it does is reinforce the idea that emotional reactions are more important than rational thought. Unfortunately, and most importantly, using this platform does nothing except provide a thin veneer of virtue signaling over a more serious issues underlying this and many other important crises with which we are confronted. I encourage everyone to consider the cold, hard reality of this situation. The Villager wrote a satirical piece on April Fool’s day, the one day every year that we all try to come up with something clever to say or do in celebration of the day. I’m trying very hard to understand what was said that could fit the condemnation and I think it is a reference to “[a]rea hotels … adding more rice, vegetables, and chopsticks to their morning breakfasts” for the 1,000 Chinese workers and their families coming to Greenwood Village to construct the largest roller coaster in the United States. I’m sorry, but if we can’t read this without becoming hysterical about racism and xenophobia, then we should seriously think about our perspective. First, it’s a joke. Surely, if the largest roller coaster in the U.S. were to be built in Greenwood Village it would be constructed by Americans,
not Chinese nationals. Second, last time I checked, the Chinese tend to use chopsticks to eat lot’s of rice and vegetables. The Korean nationals that I know, and many who’ve left the homeland (like my family), do also. Third, none of the statements in The Villager’s satirical piece are even remotely close to the ballpark of racist or xenophobic. Look up the definitions of those terms. I’ve been confronted with and been subjected to real racists and xenophobes. Slurs of any kind hurt. But real racists and xenophobes don’t write satires in long running, award winning newspapers. We will not be able to really address racism and xenophobia until we stop misusing these types of situations to signal our virtue. We should use these opportunities to teach tolerance. I call on our outgoing and incoming Superintendents to retract their message, tell the Cherry Creek School District that they understand that The Villager’s article is a joke and at worst, if you think it’s a bad joke, don’t read the paper. I’m sure much worse is being written and read in the social media posts to which our community will retreat when they put down the paper. But that is a topic for another time. I am happy to have that discussion. Yours truly, Thomas M. Kim
to conceal this development from the residents! Loud music playing until 11PM! Traffic in the form of an additional 1,000,000 extra visitors to the City! The arrival of 1000 Chinese workers to complete the project with their children flooding the school system… In case the reader fails to make the connection that the reference to anything Chinese is negative, the “article” mentions that GV planners traveled to Wuhan where they were of course forced to quarantine. Yes that’s right – Wuhan as in that Wuhan. And in a particularly appalling attempt at humor, the author says meetings were held via Zoom because of “recent alleged Asian hate crimes…”. Alleged hated crimes? The six Asian women who were recently gunned down in Atlanta were not alleged victims – they were actual people who died. The Vietnamese-American restaurant owners in
Lakewood who have a collection of rocks that have been thrown through their window repeatedly over the past few months with messages telling them to go back where they came from are actual business owners in our community. The Asian woman who was viciously attacked in New York City because of her race is not an alleged victim – she is an actual person who was seriously injured. The Burmese-American grandfather in the Bay area who was shoved to the ground by people shouting racist slurs and subsequently died was not an alleged victim – he was another example of someone being targeted because he was of Asian descent. Hate crimes targeting people of Asian descent has been increasing at an alarming rate over the past year in our cities, in our communities and in our schools. Children in schools are not immune from the hate speech and racism that
affects our society. Unfortunately, we have seen increases in this type of behavior right here in Cherry Creek School District. So the reference to Cherry Creek Schools “quietly soliciting Chinese linguists to teach Mandarin” isn’t even remotely funny – it is yet another example of the tone deaf nature of this piece. As an educator, a parent, and a resident of Greenwood Village for more than twenty years, I am embarrassed and horrified that The Villager would choose to publish this type of antiquated race-baiting masquerading as humor. Maybe The Villager assumes that all of us who live here (or at least the only ones who read the Villager) are so like-minded and xenophobic that at best we will find this funny and at worst think it slightly inappropriate. But it is wrong plain and simple and does not belong in our community. Traci Dougherty
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2016, I covered the Chinese New Year Gala that raises funds for the Nathan Yip Foundation (NYF) that Jimmy and Linda founded. That coverage was nominated for another Colorado Press Association award and…won! At that same gala, Dr. Richard and Linda VG Kelley were honored. About that couple (former Villagers of the Year), Jimmy said: “The Kelleys are our role models!” More close ties – The Kelleys’ son Chris was a
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Drum Chinese Restaurant. Jimmy brought many ideas from New York and Linda was learning her adopted country’s culture. Then, they ventured in to the real estate business. “My first waitress job was at Mr. Steak and 11 years later, we bought the franchise,” said Linda. They decided to invest in real estate with two partners and established the first Keller Williams franchise in Denver and later acquired the entire Keller Williams region from Tom Coldwell. In 1991, the group bought its first building in Denver – The Alamo at 17th and Market Street. Over the years, they also joined the Carlson Family to build Country Inn and Suites. As their businesses and
The Yips on their wedding day in 1981
Colorado from New York City to run Ming Dynasty. They met on Heart Day and became friends. He was hard working and conservative. Linda admits that in Taiwan,
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Man and Woman of the Year Jimmy and Linda with Colorado First Lady Robin Hickenlooper, James iacino and Governor John Hickenlooper in 2017
she traveled and mostly spent money. Jimmy told her she needed to be more independent and do more with her life. “I found a diamond.” She said. “I Scottie The backstoryTaylor Iverson changed myself to earn my Linda was born in Taiwan, husband.” They married in raised Buddhist and graduated 1981. Their reception was BYtheBOB SWEENEY from Cultural College at the well-known Tommy ofPUBLISHER Taiwan with a degree in Wong’s Island in Glendale. political science. Jimmy was Together, they opened born in Hong Kong and was and sold their first Chinese raised in Catholic schools. restaurant, then opened two He came to Iowa in 1970 more simultaneously. The with two friends in pursuit of ambitious couple continued a college education. Money was tight, so Jimmy moved to in restaurant ventures including such names as Fish New York City after his first & Chips, Long John Silver’s, quarter of college. He spent Captain Kangaroo, Cuisine the summer working with Unique Fusion and Flower a friend running a Chinese restaurant to earn tuition for engineering studies at City College. As his restaurant expertise grew, Jimmy and a friend opened their own restaurant in New York. It was so successful that Jimmy left college. classmate of the late Nathan at Kent Denver and the son of that year’s gala chairs Skip and Jane Netzorg, Grant, was also a classmate.
Celebrating 2018 – Year of the Dog. Linda and Jimmy Yip at the Chinese New Year Gala for NYF Photo by Scottie Iverson
An innovative choice: The Villager’s Man and Woman of the Year, Vic Ahmed and Dr. Becky TakedaTinker, are key drivers on the southeast corridor’s entrepreneurial highway.
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not just for Colorado, but across the nation and around the globe. Among those characteristics: A constant drive to innovate, a deep dedication to the value of education to advance both economic results and individual opportunity, and the belief that flawless execution can make the difference between mediocrity and a strong economic impact.
STORIES BY JAN WONDRA Each year, The Villager selects a Man and Woman of the Year who have had a profound, positive impact on the Denver-south community where we live, work and play. This year’s Man of the Year, Vic Ahmed, and Woman of the Year, Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, share characteristics that have made the area an economic powerhouse,
A personal note
I knew Jimmy and Linda from the former Metropolitan Club in Greenwood Village where they entertained frequently. We re-connected several years ago. Jimmy (and, I’m fairly certain Linda selects his wardrobe) was on The Villager’s Best Dressed Men List called Gents. That section won a Colorado Press Association award for 2011. Fortunately for me, the Yips bring good luck. In Continued on page 10
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consistently rank it among leading universities. “We’ll be at 20,000 enrollment by early next year, including students getting undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees,” Takeda-Tinker said of the university located in Greenwood Village. “We’ve graduated more than It takes a certain kind of wom10,000, and we’re bringing in 600 an to take on a challenge that no to 900 per month from every state man had dared to accept. But that and territory and 55 countries is exactly what Dr. Becky Takedaaround the globe. We’re one of the Tinker did nine years ago when fastest-growing universities in the she accepted the role of president nation and we’re working in Saudi of CSU-Global, the world’s first Arabia, Jordan, China—we are and only 100-percent online unitruly global.” versity. CSU-Global’s model is designed The school pays its own way, to drive innovation, focusing taking no money from the Coloon competency-based educarado state budget. Among its tion linked directly to real-world many claims to uniqueness is a careers and personnel needs of focus is on nontraditional set an attendance recordtotal and truly group and local projects several produced the amazing videos. learners, the school’s Continued fostered the spirit of Nathan Yip and years ago and filledresults three tables at The Yips prove whaton twopage peo- 6 in many facets. Young Nathan the event along with their parents. ple can do to make a difference in was killed in an automobile acKent Denver School student the lives of thousands of children cident in 2001 while home from Chris, son of honorees Dr. Rich- and have a hands-on, follow up Lehigh University. His parents ard and Linda V.G. Kelley, was a with all the projects. started the foundation in 2002 as friend of Nathan’s. Grant, son of “It was a tragedy turned posihis legacy. chairs Skip and Jane Netzorg, at- tive,” said Linda Yip. Nathan had philanthropic pas- tended Kent at the same time as Nathan’s godparents Stephasion, a big heart and desire to help Nathan. Coincidentally, the win- nie and Kevin Tung were in from underprivileged children, espe- ner of the iPad from the red enve- Shanghai and raise funds there. cially after visiting China with lope sales was a young man named Father Thomas Kemmler from his parents. Nathan attended Kent Nathan. 7NEWS anchor Anne Beijing came in for his first time Denver and that community is Trujillo has been emcee for all 14 to the U.S. “Nathan visited this center,” he also “family.” Several of Nathan’s annual galas. Her husband Mike friends started their own support Kalush traveled with the Yips and said. “Magic is happening there!”
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and resources to become productive contributing citizens in our global world. The little foundation started out to be private and then went public. The first project was in Laredo, N.M. supplying a rural school with a bus and dormitories. This was followed by many projects in rural China. There are countless photos and records to fill countless scrapbooks. Thank goodness for digital files. There are still dozens of China projects, too many to mention. Some even include Nathan’s name such as New City Nathan Yip School of Hope in Jiangxi Province. There are several trips to China each year orchestrated by Linda. Supporter Meiko Nakamura has been on all of them. And, NYF still reaches out to Africa. Among other extensive outreach programs are Project Pave and the Book Trust.
The Colorado connection expanded
Recently, the focus of NYF has been fittingly, in rural parts of Colorado making an impact that is important to the Yips. “The beauty is when the money is granted, we can visit to see how it helped,” said Linda. “It’s also creating hope.” All that is required is submitting a letter of request, so the foundation knows what is needed. For instance, at Eads High School, thanks to Joe Wagner, who wrote a request letter, the foundation funded over $30,000 to completely renovate the science classroom. Just a sampling of the NYF’s commitments includes Center Consolidated Schools in Center - working on the challenges of teacher retention and salaries and community building. At Peyton High School, NYF is helping with vocational training in the automotive program and woodworking program. At Pleasant View Elementary, each student received a refurbished laptop. At Ute Mountain, Ute Reservation, over 40 laptops were distributed. Math tools for kindergartners, first and second-graders were made
The Yips with a young girl at Lizi Elementary School in Guizhon Province, China
The Yips with Friends of Nate President Alan Frosh at the Dim Sum Luncheon held annually at King’s Landing Photo by Scottie Iverson
are always involved as is our remarkable executive director Tarika Cefkin and exceptional board of directors led by Mike Kalush. When we let go, we hope to have built up an endowment for our legacy as well as Nathan’s.” Nathan’s classmates were very close at Kent Denver. He was gregarious and welcoming, loved music and made friends easily. Of note are James Iacino and Alan Frosh who is president of Friends of Nathan that
the Yips have provided educational assistance to thousands of less privileged children in rural China, Mexico, Africa and Colorado. What’s more, is they are a couple who shower their friends with food and love in good and bad times. The Yips are modern angels. This award is recognizing a very deserving couple who are inspirations to all of us!” Linda and Jimmy have been honored throughout Colorado for their
Opera Colorado, Colorado Ballet, Women with A Cause and many more. When you become a friend of Linda and Jimmy, you become family. It’s an honor to call them your “sister” and “brother.” They have attracted a loyal following of volunteers and supporters for the foundation, hoping to make Nathan proud, because of their caring and generous spirit. “Our entire team is wonderful to work with,” said Linda. Their connections are genuine and very personal. They listen, respond, and readily help not only their own family members but friends whenever there is a need.
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They never forget a name or an occasion – so humble, so polite. In addition to the big Chinese New Year Gala, coming up Feb. 9, they open their home in Aurora for the Annual Summer Sushi Party and private gatherings around their bountiful table with the most gracious hospitality. Just to be in their presence is always a fun celebration. Not to mention the famous Jimmy’s rum cake - always savored (secret recipe not revealed). “Team Yip” just glows and is a beacon in our community. Congratulations Linda and Jimmy! You truly deserve this tremendous honor.
contributions as positive role models as well as volunteerism and social activism. In 2007 the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival honored the Yips as “Successful Immigrants.” In 2011, Asian Avenue recognized Linda and Jimmy as “Asian –American Heroes.” Also, Forbes Asia named them “Heroes of Philanthropy” in 2011.
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In addition to NYF, the Yips support the likes of
The couple with a young student at Ute Mountain Courtesy of NYF
The NYF founders with a 3D printer at Eads High School
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Jimmy with Nathan Yip Foundation Board Members Agatha Kessler, David Thomson and Jane Netzorg
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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, True Nguyen, president of External and Public Affairs of the Vietnamese-American Community of Colorado, and Vietnam War veteran Cuong Nguyen.
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A wonderful array of Asian auction items captured the attention of longtime Yip traveling companions Harvey and Joanne Sender
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Jimmy and Linda Yip surround “family” PeiChi Ng from Albuquerque, her daughters Audrey and Madeline who are godchildren of the Yips.
Some of the Nathan Yip Foundation board members: Denise Gliwa (president), Luz Centola who with her husband Kevin ran the foundation’s first project Tree of Life “Arbol Del Vita” Children’s Home in Juarez, Mexico, David Thomson, Sharon Scott and Martha Hussain
a myriad of worthy nonprofits. In the 37 years that The Villager The little foundationhas that did been publishing, itcould…and is estimated Keeping the spirit of that the paper hasNathan contributed Yip alive, the foundation reaches around Nathan and the overYip$13 million worth of space the world to help youth in foundation that bears his forgottensizes.” communities by to charities of various name providing schools, education In 1983, Linda and Jimmy to and “I also want express my The ongoing support. had welcomed their only goal was to equip these gratitude for this honor and child, a son named Nathan. young people with the skills especially the opportunity to have my name added to the list of outstanding former recipients Nathan at the Great Wall of The Villager of the Year designation,” she stated. She is also the principal of Swan Taylor Denver, Since 1982 Public Relations & Marketing that specializes in image packaging
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raises funds for Nathan Yip Foundation he Nathan Yip Foundation provides schools, education, medical and financial support to children in third world countries around the globe, including STEM programs in Tanzania. Featured performer and Chinese piano prodigy Simon Su said, “Thank you for helping children in my country and all over the world.” The major fundraiser for the foundation that bears the name of Jimmy and Linda Yip’s only child
Linda with Nathan at his graduation from Kent Denver
The handsome young man had a radiant smile and a big heart. In 1994, when Nathan was in middle school, they took him to China to visit poor rural areas where young students needed help. This need made an indelible impression on Nathan. Education was very important to him. He told his dad that he hoped someday, he could help. At Kent Denver, he was a member of Future Givers and served as vice president. His last wish was expressed as wanting to establish a foundation to help kids with scholarships. He was back on vacation from Lehigh for winter break when a tragic car crash took his young life at age 19. This loss turned Linda and Jimmy’s lives upside down. Drawing from the friends and family who had helped raise Nathan, the couple formed the Nathan Yip Foundation in 2002, determined to turn their personal tragedy into public good. Linda is known for her signature purple – from nail polish to fashionable attire to interior design. So, it’s no surprise that the Photo by color Tommy Colllier foundation was purple incorporating butterflies in the logo.
holds its own fundraiser annually called Nate’s Night. Iacino’s Seattle Fish Company is a huge sponsor of the foundation events. The Nathan Yip Foundation office is located in Greenwood Village. Agatha Kessler has been a close friend of the couple for two decades. She has also been a board member of the Nathan Yip Foundation since its inception 16 years ago. She said, “With seemingly an unlimited supply of love and kindness, Jimmy and Linda Yip have tirelessly been carrying out Nathan’s wishes for the past 16 years. Through the Nathan Yip Foundation,
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Scottie Iverson bills herself as an award-winning marketer, journalist and community catalyst. Since 2003, she has been an advertising sales consultant and the fashion & lifestyle editor for The Villager with a section she named Flair! (Actually, she began writing for The Villager in the 80s for a section called Elan and purchased advertising in the paper for her clients.) “I love Food brought them what I do,” said Scottie. “Our together Valentine’s Day of 1979 paper supports was a very important day in so many causes theand lives of Yips. Linda I the meet the most devoted and had a visa from Taiwan and wanted to findvolunteers a good amazing who give not husband in America. She only money came to Denver to help but of themselves to
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Man of the Year: Vic Ahmed Woman of the Year: Becky Business leader is CEO of Takeda-Tinker Innovation Pavilion to do things—imagining products and services that solve problems while advising and solidly vetting startups that are capable of attracting the capital needed to grow. Vic Ahmed is driven to innovate. “I think that nobody else in the As the CEO of Centennial-based country has taken this sort of apInnovation Pavilion, Ahmed and his team have created a place where proach,” said Ahmed of the organization he launched in 2011. there appears to be no such thing The model includes an entire as “I can’t.” The Pavilion thrives on the challenge of creating new ways Continued on page 6 PAGE 18 | THE VILLAGER • February 4, 2016
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When you think of Linda and Jimmy Yip – you automatically think “Team Yip.” They are partners in marriage, business and life and are seldom seen without each other – especially in photographs. “We are a very good team,” said Linda. “I would trade anything but him!” They have embarked on big ventures together – with much love, energy and compassion. They have more than 25 years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry, real estate and land development,
talents grew, the group combined several service companies to form a new company called Peliton. That business outsourcing company was designed to help small-business owners improve their processes, efficiency and profitability. In 2017 that last business venture of the Yips was sold. Now they could devote fulltime heart and soul to their nonprofit.
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available at Byers Elementary. An innovative synchronized learning program with STEM School Highlands Ranch was linked to Arikaree School District. A spectrum of science materials and 72 Chromebook computers were provided for students at Cortez Middle School. NYF has also served schools in the Denver area – East High School, Denver Center for International Studies and George Washington High School. “Our volunteers are so important,” said Linda. “They
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in each city per year. We used two criteria: violent crimes per capita (murders, assaults, rapes, armed robberies) and property crimes per capita (thefts, burglaries, motor vehicle thefts) For example, there were a total of 27 crimes committed in Cherry Hills Village which had a reported population of 6,685. That means the number of crimes per capita is 0.004 which translates into a 1 in 247 chance of being the victim of a crime. Only cities that have populations of more than 5,000 were used in the analysis. The safest city, based on our criteria, is Cherry Hills Village. The most dangerous city in Colorado? Glendale, where residents had a 1 in 6 chance of being the victim of a crime. CHV ranks as the safest in terms of property crime per A VISION capita -- a small, tiny 1FOR in over 268 chance. HELPING Those odds are so OTHERS low you’ll have a better chance Anchor Center of having your taxes audited up for the twice beforesaddles you get robbed, according toblind HomeSnack. FLAIR10 | PGsafest 22 Here are the places to live in Colorado for 2019: • Cherry Hills Village VOLUME 35 • NUMBER 47 • OCTOBER 12, 2017 • Lamar • Frederick • Eaton • Johnstown U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman cuts • Louisville the ribbon for the Vietnam War • dedication Erie Memorial ceremony. • Windsor • Firestone • Dacono
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Failed Westin Hotel property might stay vacant for 10 years be vacant. Could be eight years or 10 years that it’s vacant.” On Sept. 30, 2015, the city of Greenwood Village sold a 3.57-acre parcel of land it owned at 8880 East Caley Avenue to a joint venture headed up by Milwaukee-based hotel developer Jackson Street Holdings LLC to develop a 5-star hotel to be called the Westin Greenwood Village. The land
Regarding the property that was to be the site of the Westin Greenwood Village, GV city council member Jerry Presley said Feb. 4, “We have a twoyear window…at the minimum, before we’re going to do anything with this; two years where that property is going to
was sold for $1.6 million. After years of stops and starts, with GV’s agreement, Jackson and its associates sold the property April 30, 2018, for $1.6 million to Granite Properties and Confluent Development, developers of Granite Place at 6175 S. Willow Drive, adjacent to the Westin property. The new owners planned to complete the hotel
with changes from the original design including the addition of an office building to the site. At its Jan. 7 regular meeting, Greenwood Village City Council, with no discussion, directed its city attorney to demand that Confluent/Granite transfer ownership of the 3.57-acre parcel back to GV. In the report to the council, Continued on page 3
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Carol Brzeczek, the co-author of three successful ballot initiatives that critics say tied the council’s hands in areas of zoning, urban renewal and privately-held executive sessions. Competing for the same two positions are Kyle Schlachter and Karina Elrod, both first-time candidates who have paid their dues on volunteer city boards. Although no one on the ninemember panel advocated unchecked development—with nearly all repeating refrains of “smalltown feel” throughout more than 90 minutes—the distinctions were arguably clear between Sunshine and its competition. “I think the question is more about quality than it is quantity,”
The race for two seats that represent the entire city could signal a significant directional preference in Littleton as two veteran affiliates of the often-contrarian Sunshine Boys alliance are challenged by a pair of political newcomers. Sunshine, known for its skepticism of the city government’s accountability and advocacy for limited growth, are represented by incumbent Doug Clark and activist
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hen Colorado Skies Academy (CSA) opened in August on the grounds of Centennial Airport, it became the first middle school in the United States that is fully contained in an operating airport. The Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) charter school’s focus is on aviation and aerospace. On Nov. 6, the sixth-grade class and their teachers launched a high-altitude scientific balloon carrying student science experiments, GPS trackers, weather sensors, and video cameras. Students had to get permission from the Federal Aviation Authority to launch the balloon.
Before the launch, as 6th graders milled around the Blue Sky Gallery at Wings Over the Rockies at Centennial Airport, waiting for the wind to blow favorably, we talked to several students who were wearing placards around their necks that invited visitors to get information about the project from them. Zeke Jenkins explained to us that meteorology only sounded like it had to do with meteors, but was really
about weather. He also described the instrumentation involved with the balloon. Micah Fleming told us that his group had to decide what to use to answer the question, “How does altitude affect the soil and plant growth?” They voted on lettuce seeds, so that’s what was being sent up in the balloon. Kirl Kapantso’s placard said, “Ask me about Visualization Strategy.” We did. He explained that it was a process in which students used their imagination and Continued on page 2
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tapleton. It was the name of a Denver mayor who served five terms. It was the name of our state’s first commercial airport. It was the name of a neighborhood, a shopping and a dining district. Until it wasn’t. In an era where George
Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, at the hands of the police, brought the nation to a time sensitive evaluation of what-is-not-right and whatneeds-to-be-fixed, the name “Stapleton” quickly became a target in the last few weeks. As of Monday afternoon, throughout the soon-to-be-formerly-named-Stapleton-neighborhood of north Denver, signs were already being covered
up with tape and paint. “That was fast,” posted Denver Public Schools At-Large Board of Education member Tay Anderson on his Facebook page. “Why couldn’t they have done that years ago?” Anderson was referring to the decades-long controversy of the use of the Stapleton name in connection to the densely populated and highly trafficked urban district located just south of In-
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terstate 70 and east of Quebec St. Early in former Mayor Benjamin Franklin Stapleton’s political career, around 1923, he was a member of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). Initially, he denied his membership. Then, he publicly came out as a Klansman, until the Klansmen then turned on Stapleton. As a result, in 1925, Mayor Stapleton then led police vice raids that exposed members of the Klan
serving on the police force. That same year, he welcomed Denver’s first ever National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) convention in Colorado. The Klan’s power ultimately led to Stapleton getting banned from city hall, before he eventually returned as state auditor in 1932 Continued on page 10
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Published in 2020, this book written by Brit Bennett is winning awards and getting attention. The story weaves together the lives of
or locations of upbringing. I found myself thinking of times I left one life behind to start another. I suspect most readers will relate to turning over a new leaf in a new setting at one time or another. A quote from the book acknowledges the challenges of shedding one identity for another, “She hadn’t realized how long it takes to become somebody else, or how lonely it can be living in a world not meant for you.” The author developed the twin characters well and added their daughters. I an-
the Vignes twin sisters and their children. Born with light colored skin, one twin decides to disappear and pass as white. The other twin marries a dark-skinned man and returns to their hometown. The timeframe is from the 1950s to the 1990s. I listened to the book on Audible and felt it was very well read. Bennett explores with multiple characters cutting ties with families of origin
ticipated an ending slightly different than what was presented, however, the story was excellent and memorable.
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This book was published in 1998 by Jim Fergus and is a work of fiction, but it feels real. The setting was 1875 from the perspective of May Dodd through her journals. Dodd participated in the “Brides for Indians” program, which had the intention to intermarry white women with the Cheyenne Indians in order to assimilate the Indians into the white man’s world. The diary entries told the story of Mary and several other pioneer women as they set off on an adventure into the American West. The reader followed Mary from an insane asylum in which she was imprisoned to the western frontier. The characters of the other women who joined this journey were colorful. These women entered the world of the Cheyenne Indians just before their freedom was taken from them.
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Where they go isn’t who they are
“We’ve decided on two colleges: Harvard or Yale.” I actually heard that comment once from the parents of a freshman in high school; I’m pretty sure they hadn’t actually confirmed this with the colleges in question. Now, as spring arrives and high school seniors learn where they’ve been accepted, I’m thinking about the complicated college admissions game and the unnecessary angst it puts on many families. The recent Netflix documentary “Operation Varsity Blues” about the 2019 college admissions scandal exposes the seedy details of wealthy parents gaming the system to secure spots at elite colleges “through the side door.” That actually meant bribery, altered test scores, phony athletics admissions, and more. Of course, these intense, unethical efforts to get into college actually reflect only a tiny percentage of the millions of high school seniors who apply to college each year. Most students simply study hard, find a few schools which are appropriate for them, apply in the regular process, get admitted, and go off to college like students have always done. For others, however, the college admissions game has fostered a cottage industry of private college counselors who prey on the anxiety of students and their families. Operation Varsity Blues exposes the most extreme cases of counselors using personal connections, college rankings, and even the media to cast uncertainty on a higher education system that is actually more accessible than it’s ever been. Yet many successful, well-educated students literally believe they won’t get into college, or at least not “a good one.” As a result, countless families spend thousands of dollars for assistance getting their child into schools, often unnecessarily. Most Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and older Millennials would acknowledge they never needed private college counselors, college application boot camps, standardized test prep classes, or endless hours of tutoring to get into college. The reality is younger Millennials and Gen Zers don’t either. Granted, more students are applying to college than ever before, and each school only has a specific number of spots. It’s the shrinking pool of interest in a few schools that exacerbates the myth of access. In reality, if a student requires excessive hours of tutoring, editing, and counseling to craft the perfect college profile, the application probably isn’t an accurate representation of the student, and the dream school isn’t the right choice. And if their primary choices don’t have room, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of comparable opportunities for a college education. Too often bright, qualified students are crushed by not being
admitted to one specific school or program, such as engineering at the University of Michigan, only to begrudgingly accept
admission to an equal or even higher ranked school like Illinois, Purdue, or Colorado School of Mines. Ironically, every year students from Texas, Michigan, and Virginia are surely devastated by not getting into their dream school of CU-Boulder, while young Coloradans turn their noses up at their home state while desperately hedging their entire future on acceptance to Virginia,
Michigan, or Texas. These stories would be absurdly funny if they weren’t so sad. There are more than 5,000 colleges and universities in the United States, and that means there are hundreds of top-tier, premiere schools. Sadly, too many families believe there are only a few acceptable schools. The Ivy League consists of just eight schools, and many people are surprised to learn elite colleges like Stanford, Duke, and MIT aren’t even part of that group. After all, the Ivy League is actually just a football league. Time Magazine has published numerous stories over the past two decades to emphasize how career access, future earnings, and professional success are actually more related to an individual student’s qualities rather than the institution granting the degree. Time researchers
followed students who were accepted into elite institutions but chose not to attend for numerous reasons. Years out of school, they were no less successful than similar students who attended those schools. In many cases they were actually more successful with lower debt and far less stress. The unrealistic perceptions and misguided beliefs of students about college choices led Frank Bruni, a New York Times columnist, to research colleges and reveal the truth about higher education, the admissions game, and the status of schools. In 2015, he published “Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: an Antidote to the College Admissions Game.” Perhaps that book should be added to the required curriculum for students and parents. Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko @gmail.com
There are more than 5,000 colleges and universities in the United States, and that means there are hundreds of top-notch schools. Sadly, too many families believe there are only a few acceptable schools.
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Unique new mixed-use community breaks ground in Centennial BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
A groundbreaking for The District, a new mixed-use community located near I-25, adjacent to the Dry Creek Light Rail Station in Centennial, and minutes from Centennial Airport, drew dozens of business and economic development leaders to join the Centennial city council on a sunny Colorado afternoon April 7. The District will be a walkable 36-acre community that will be home to over 2.5 million square feet of office space, a 200-key hotel, 1,800 residential units consisting of condominiums, townhomes, and apartments, and over 30,000 square feet of retail. Developers Chad Brue and Geoff Baukol of Brue-Baukol Capital Partners have said that, “The District supports
Breaking ground for the project were Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko (center) , Geoff Baukol (left), and Chad Brue (right). Photo courtesy of Brue-Baukol Capital Partners
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public plaza that will be home to a robust programming schedule of weekly, monthly, and annual events.” At the groundbreaking, Chad Brue said, “We are super-excited about this project and this location, but also about our partnership with the City of Centennial… Thank you for everything you’ve done to help us and create this as a reality for us… If you look at some of the office buildings around here, they were built in the 1980’s or 1990’s and they have a sea of parking around them. That’s not what office tenants want anymore…They don’t want to have another 1980’s office park. They want to have something unique and different.” With the help and support of Centennial city council and staff, Brue explained, they were able to go from a plan that was for 1.8 million square feet of only offices to one that will include for-sale and for-rent residential, hotel, and retail, in addition to office space. “Most of the tenants who looked at this sight before we bought it (asked), ‘What else is going to be here? What’s the retail going to be like? Where are my tenants and my employees going to get their coffee in the morning? Where are they going to have beers after work? Where are they going to have lunch?’ “Brue continued, “That was one of the things that we continued to hear from tenants who come through this—Charles Schwab, Comcast next door, United Launch Alliance. All these tenants that have been coming and going through this market—they all looked at this sight and had interest, but they just didn’t know what was going to be the ‘there, there’… Design Workshop has been working with us to figure out how all the pieces—the office, the retail, the residential, the hotel—how they all interact with each other, how they all work together to create a better site.” Brue went on to explain that The District will be “not a 24/7 environment, because Denver is not a 24/7 market, but (will have) activity on the weekends, activity in the afternoons and evenings, not just a place where people come in at 8 a.m. and turn around and go home at 5 p.m. It’s been many years that this site has been sitting here without any activity on it.” He added that it took a year of planning and answering questions, but that, in the end, Brue-Baukol received unanimous support of the Centennial City Council. He described the design of the project as having “buildings flanking either side, with a long park running through the middle of the site, looking at Mount Evans off in the distance.” He Continued on page 8
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All business restrictions in Arapahoe and Douglas will end May 16 BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On April 9, Colorado Governor Jared Polis reminded state residents that on April 16, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will turn over all rulemaking for COVID-19 to local health departments. Although the statewide mask order will continue into early May, the statewide dial 3.0 will become advisory only as of April 16. The governor also announced that he expects virus rates to decline organically as
the ski season ends and fewer visitors come to Colorado. The only events that will remain under state supervision will be large indoor events, like Denver Nuggets games. On April 10, Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) announced that it will move toward full re-opening in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Adams Counties in two phases beginning April 16. In Phase 1, in effect from April 16 to May 15, all three counties will operate on the basis of the Dial 3.0 level one color lower than they were. For Arapahoe County, as of April 12, that will mean Level
Green, the most unrestricted level on the state dial. For Adams and Douglas Counties, that will mean Level Blue, the second-most unrestricted level on the dial. Beginning May 16 and running through August 16, all three counties will move to Level Clear, under which there will be no restrictions whatsoever and businesses will be able to operate at 100 percent capacity with no mitigation requirements except that masks might be required by the state for large indoor events. TCHD will monitor hospital admissions during this period to make
sure the new policy is working safely. TCHD recommends the continued use of masks, social distancing, and avoiding large crowds, along with getting vaccinated as soon as possible. At the April 9 press conference, Polis also announced that the state is in a fourth wave of the virus, with the largest group of new cases in the 18 to 50-year-old age group. Hospitalizations are at the highest level since February 19, at 404 as of April 9. He said, because of the number of vaccines being given, he believes this will be the final wave of the virus. He
strongly encouraged all Coloradans over the age of 16 to get vaccinated as soon as possible, which he said is becoming easier around the state, adding that “it is very much in the public interest of protecting the health of Coloradans and Americans that the United States of American take a leadership role in helping to provide enough vaccines to end this pandemic not just here but across the world.” Dr. Eric France, chief medical officer at CDPHE, said that Colorado is receiving and giving out around 500,000 doses of the vaccine weekly. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
GV council passes law to eradicate the word urban from its code BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On April 5, the Greenwood Village City Council passed a law whose purpose was to excise the word “urban” from anyplace it appeared in GV’s municipal code. A thorough search of the city code that includes ten separate chapters on subjects like business licenses and regulations, revenue and finance, and building regulations, with each chapter containing from three to 27 subsections, most of which themselves have subsections, found the word used five times. The new three-page law was passed April 5 to remove the word “urban” from these five places in the code: 1. a reference to the number of dogs a GV resident is allowed to have “within a residential and urbanized area of the city… 2. a reference to an urban tree canopy that is part of landscaping requirements 3. an objective of the planned sign program for GV businesses being a “desirable urban character” 4. a title of a subsection of a section in the land development code: Urban Design Principles 5. a reference to “policies designed to achieve an optimum quality of development in the urban area.” The only document that offered any explanation as to how and why this law was initiated was a staff report prepared by GV’s city at-
LETTERS Credibility is Key
I was a trial attorney for 25 years. In law school I was taught that to persuade a judge or jury, you must always protect your credibility. Spending time in court and watching other attorneys lose theirs made this teaching come to life. This is even true for newspaper opinion writers. In his opinion piece entitled Another Colorado Mass Shooting, Dr. Joondeph describes the King Soopers shooter by stating, “The Boulder shooter is 21-year
torney. It said that “Mayor Pro Tem (Dave) Kerber (he represents GV district two on the city council) asked that an ordinance be drafted that would delete the word “urban” or “urbanized” from the GV municipal code.” The reason given for Kerber’s desire to undertake the effort to find and eliminate the word from anywhere it appeared in the city code was that doing so would “better meet the GV comprehensive plan goal of preserving the unique semi-rural and park-like character of the Village.” The city attorney’s report did not offer any information or insight as to how the proposed law would do so. When Mayor Lantz opened the discussion about Kerber’s requested new law to questions from city council members, district three Councilor Donna Johnston asked if there was any difference between an urban tree canopy and a residential tree canopy or a suburban tree canopy? She wanted to know, “Is there anything substantive, other than the name change, which does have meaning, I understand, but I didn’t know if it had significance?” Derek Holcomb, GV’s director of community development, answered, “I would say it has zero impact on the practical implementation of our codes.” There were no other questions from any of the other six members of the city council present in-person or virtually (Councilor Tom Dougherty was absent) for the meeting before they all,
old Ahmad al-Issa, a Syrian born college student, who arrived in the US via an Obama-era asylum program.” I don’t know what point Joondeph was trying to make, but he destroyed his credibility with that statement. It’s true that al-Issa emigrated from Syria, but it was in 2002, long before Obama’s presidency. See Washington Post, March 28; Denver’s CBS4, March 25; CNN, March 24; and many other sources. Robert Steiert Cherry Hills Village
including Kerber, voted to amend the GV Municipal Code in the five places where the word “urban” appeared in any form so that it would appear no longer. Unlike most new laws passed by the GV city council, this one was never discussed publicly in any official city council meeting, study session, or public hearing prior to its unanimous passage on April 5. Given these unusual circumstances, The Villager made a request under the Colorado Open Records Act for any documents, emails, or memos between city council members or city staff that contained information or analysis about this new law that might better explain its purpose or value. We were told that no documents
existed anywhere in the records of GV that discussed this ordinance except those that could not be released because they are protected by attorney-client privilege. Merriam-Webster defines urban as “of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city.” Since we didn’t get anything from our open records act request, we turned to the city’s history contained on its website. We found that Greenwood Village was incorporated as a town in 1950. It was comprised mostly of homes and open spaces. Later, as a result of annexations, “the town had changed in character and geography.” Soon, its then-city clerk reported, “I remember everyone at the table said, ‘We worked so hard to be a city. Let’s call it a city and not a village.” A
vote of its citizens on December 19, 1967 made Greenwood Village a city. Today, 82 percent of GV’s general fund revenues come from license fees and taxes collected and/or paid by its commercial businesses. By contrast, the nearby city of Cherry Hills Village, which has very few businesses, gets the largest portion of its general fund revenue from property taxes on its homes. The purpose of GV’s municipal code is to set out and convey the laws necessary to run a home-rule city with 16,000 residents, 45,000 additional people who come to work there and go back home daily (pre-COVID), and a total revenue budget of $71,000,000 in 2020. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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said that Brue-Baukol was in discussions with a homebuilder about building for-sale townhomes in the project, noting that it would not accommodate single-family detached homes. Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko said, “We are so excited to have this opportunity to have vibrant office, vibrant living establishments for people, and a variety of things that will make this site very successful for the city. It will be unique and something totally new in the Denver area.” She also
noted the opportunity this project presents to use the newest technology available with smart infrastructure to monitor traffic in the future. Brue-Baukol’s project partners are Tryba Architects, JHL Constructors, general contractor for infrastructure, Design Workshop, who will be responsible for placemaking design and serve as landscape ar-
chitect, and Martin/Martin, civil engineer. Infrastructure work is expected to be completed in May and several planned projects will begin later this year. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown opens up about his job BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown was the guest speaker at the April 7 meeting of the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club at Maggiano’s DTC. It was the first meeting since the pandemic began where 90 people were allowed to attend and the sheriff drew a full house. Brown, who is a Democrat, told the Republican stalwarts, “Once the race is over, the partisanship drops. I don’t just serve as the sheriff of the Democrats of Arapahoe County. I don’t just serve as the sheriff of the Republicans of Arapahoe County. I’m the sheriff of all the constituents of Arapahoe County.” Brown told the group that Centennial, where he and his family live and for which his department provides all police services by contract, “is the safest city in Colorado,” and “one of the 50 safest cities in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal.” The sheriff’s office, he said, has over 700 employees, 350 of whom work in the county jail and 270 who are patrol officers, with the balance being in administration. Brown said he ran for sheriff because the department “had seen a lot of internal promotion…and sometimes it’s nice to have some fresh blood and some fresh ideas in these positions.” He spoke glowingly about his predecessor, saying that former Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher (a Republican) had “left the sheriff’s office in an amazing condition,” and that, with some tweaks, “we have continued on that positive trajectory that he left.” He reported that he retained much of the top command staff from the prior administration, including Glenn Thompson, public safety bureau chief, who is in charge of patrol services for Centennial. The department, Brown
Sheriff Tyler Brown came well-prepared to share about his department with Arapahoe County Republicans. Photo by Freda Miklin
reported, has multiple national accreditations, adding that Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies, “are the most highly trained, most well-equipped law enforcement officers in the area.” He also said that the department is working on achieving new national accreditation for its SWAT Team and continuing the accreditation for its bomb squad, sniper team, and office of emergency management, (OEM), which, Brown said, “shows how committed we are to best practices across the profession.” Just before the pandemic hit, Brown created, for the first time, a standalone emergency operations center in the lower level of the sheriff’s office. It has “its own air supply system, conference rooms, and is completely integrated with smart boards.” Brown opened it in November 2019, he said, “not knowing that the little red dot we had on the board that day over China would spread, that COVID would be such a major issue, and that we would have to sustain an emergency operation for over a year. Usually, emergency operations are built to last 24 hours to three weeks…We are still operating, and are still the central hub for the strategic national stockpile…We have… distributed over 1.3 million pieces of PPE (personal protective equipment)…We wouldn’t
have been as prepared for that if it wasn’t for former Arapahoe County Sheriff Robinson’s forethought and wherewithal to stockpile PPE due to the H1N1 virus. We had semitrailers full of this equipment and we were ready to start using it immediately. Through that equipment, we were able to set up an alternative care facility at the (Arapahoe County) fairgrounds through the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, our OEM, and state and federal partners. With the National Guard, we set up a 50bed hospital…(for) individuals who needed to convalesce or were experiencing homelessness…We never had to use it but it was ready. We offered it up to our partners across the metro area. They decided not to use it….” Sheriff Brown talked about the experience of having to run a countywide ballot initiative to try to get a new detention facility months after being elected. Although that measure failed, he said, “You guys will see another jail measure. We need a new facility. It’s not only to address issues inside the jail, it’s to ensure the safety of the men and women who go in there and work day in and day out...” Built in 1986 for 386 inmates, the jail has historically housed 1,100 individuals at a time (before COVID). “We’ve expanded our bedspace, but.. the infrastructure in that facility was designed for 386.” Also, the detention facility now has significant responsibility for dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues, compared to many years ago when the jail was basically used to warehouse the incarcerated with minimal treatment or services. Brown explained, “We don’t have educational spaces. We don’t have spaces to try to improve the quality of life for these individuals so that when they return to our community,
Free Document Shredding and E-Recycling: Supporting Newton Middle School
One in fifteen: These are now your odds each year of becoming a victim of identity theft. With the prevalence of online compromises, we often forget that traditional tactics, like dumpster diving, are still incredibly effective for fraudsters. Not securely disposing of sensitive, personal documents can lead to some of the hardest situations to undo and the consequences can be costly. An FTC report showed consumers lost more than $3.3 billion to identity theft/fraud last year. Don’t let this happen to you. Start your spring cleaning and secure your profile. As a security precaution, Arapahoe Credit Union (ACU) will provide a community shred and e-recycling event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at Newton Middle School. One electronic recycling truck and four shred trucks will
be available at Newton’s East parking lot, at the corner of Arapahoe Road and S. Albion Way. All services are free with recommended donations going to help Newton Middle School student programs. We encourage residents to bring their old documents for secure, on-site shredding. You can even watch your documents being destroyed by certified professionals. Consider bank statements, bills, paystubs, old tax returns, credit card offers, medical records, receipts, and anything with personal, identifying information for secure disposal. Anyone with more than three banker boxes should contact ACU in advance to make absolutely sure we can accommodate you. Unfortunately, we cannot take TVs, monitors, large appliances, or light bulbs for recycling. All Services are paid for by
ACU, but we will accept donations with everything going unrestricted to Newton Middle School. ACU would rather spend our marketing dollars providing a service to the community and raising money for students than simply advertising. Any support you can give will help Newton Middle School students. Anyone in the Front Range is welcome to stop by and take advantage. We are taking added precautions this year because of Covid-19. All volunteers will wear masks, we’re offering in-car service, and hand sanitizer will be available. Beginning at 10a.m., a food truck will also be on site for lunch. For more information or questions, contact the credit union at 303-740-7063. Details and limitations can also be found at www.Arapahoe CU.org.
they’re better.” He continued, “The average length of stay in our facility is 22 days. These individuals are coming back out into our community, so we need to address (their issues).” One of the major issues they see at the jail is opioid addiction. Sheriff Brown continued, “We have physicians…that can help get them the resources they need when they leave the facility. We lose more people annually to the opioid crisis than we lost the entire time of the Vietnam War…I’m committed to working with our federal partners at the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and our local task force to try to root out this seething underbelly of the drug world from our community.” He said he suspects that there is black market drug financial activity occurring at Centennial Airport and he hopes to “seize an airplane,” so he can “have an air force like L.A. County.” That drew laughter and applause from the crowd. The sheriff addressed the problem of motor vehicle theft, which he reported was up 77 percent from 2019 to 2020 in the City of Centennial alone. “It has been a continuous issue in the metro area for decades. We are seeing this progression. It isn’t high-end vehicles, it’s Honda Accords and F-150’s that people use to get to and from their job. We’re looking at having two investigators solely assigned to attack that issue…Part of that issue is that we arrest individuals, they get released on a personal recognizance bond, walk down the street, steal another vehicle, and then continue on with their day,” he reported. Sheriff Brown said that COVID was a huge issue that impacted sheriff’s deputies, many of whom contracted the virus. “So as to limit the risk to our employees, we had to limit intake into the jail. I had to look at ways to mitigate exposure inside the facility…There are
31,000 active warrants across Arapahoe County. We had to make sure that we were bringing in the most violent offenders into custody—that we weren’t exposing our staff or other individuals in custody,” he explained. It worked. “We didn’t have any COVID cases inside the jail through community spread until December 2020. When we offered our inmates surgical masks, 95 percent chose to use them,” Brown said. He added, “The jail is our largest liability. We spend $50 million a year to run that facility and it produces 75 to 80 percent of all litigation that comes against the county.” Brown also talked about Colorado’s “Red Flag” (Extreme Risk Protection Order) law that went into effect January 1, 2020. He said that his department was concerned in the beginning that it could be overused, but, “Of the three cases that we’ve had in Arapahoe County, two were uncontested and the third one was initiated by the individual himself who came to court with his wife and requested that the red flag designation be used on him because, he said, “I can’t stop buying guns. I don’t know why.” The pervasive issue of the jail being used to house people with mental health issues came up when a lady in the audience said that the recent mass shooting in Boulder was, “Not a gun issue; it was a mental health issue.” Brown told the group that all sheriff’s deputies are trained in mental health first aid so that they can identify a mental health crisis. “About 35 to 40 percent also have Crisis Intervention Training,” he reported, adding, “We are trying to find ways to take some of that mental health treatment out of the detention facility. We are making good progress in getting them back into community-based centers.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Credentials abound for Ms. Colorado Senior America 2021 Coronation of Aurora resident Dr. Marilyn Chipman Colorado Cameo Club consisting of all past contestants in the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant (MCSAP) officially presented the royal event and President Yvonne Guzman-Rodriguez welcomed the attendees to the official coronation of a new queen. Debbie Buczkowski sang “God Bless America” and Lori 2019 Queen Lori Adams with the 2021 queen and Cameo Club members Marian Fisher and Dee Clark flank Dr. Adams, 2019 winMCSA Pageant Administrator René Green Marilyn Chipman, the first African American woman to wear the ner, gave her fareline for her attention was antic- title of Ms. Colorado Senior America well message. She was presented segment and her ultimate win at her talent ties in the national competition.) Joipated and accepted. No guest flowers by Carol Swanson. with her speakanne Marabito-Harte presented who wanted a photo with her It was difficult to get an auing. She wrote the floral bouquet. Judy Rowe was denied and she encouraged dience with the opportu- an original piece the new called “Lifetime” nity. Later, queen after “I hope to represent all the beautiful for her speaking she took her coroMCSAP Cameo Club ladies with performance. She delight in nation. Her received her PhD opening a musician elegance, dignity and maturity, gift of See’s from the Universon Michael cherishing the camaraderie they sity of Denver in candy – her was on hand Education: Curricfavorite. performing share.” ulum and Instruc“She is aca musical – Marilyn Chipman, PhD complished, tion. She retired interlude after a career of confident, “Great is 45 years as an edpoised, polished and has a flair Thy Faithfulness” along with his presented the sash. Kathy Saidy ucator – 14 years wife Suzy. Cameo Club member presented the impressive trophy. for fashion!” said Yvonne Guzin public schools man-Rodriguez. Several photos and 2nd Runnerup in 2019 Marla (Difficult to hold on to all those and 31 years at the treasures while posing!) And, of Dr. Chipman, the fashion Downer sang “I Believe.” Camfinally Lori Adams presented the plate, have been published in the university level. eo Club members had many duHer scope of influvery tall, sparkling crown. Dozlatest Cameo Club newsletter. ties. Talented Judy Huff created ence in education, ens of friends and Cameo Club “He would have loved this,” the striking, long train attached community and to Queen Marilyn’s sequin gown. members were eager to chat with said Dr. Chipman about her church endeav(Cameo Club is like a sisterhood Queen Marilyn, share experienc- late husband Rev. Aaron ors remains es, congratulations and wish her Chipman.“But Michael and Judy had also fashioned the wide as she is the epitome of my husquick change rip-cord style outfit well. Dr. Chipman is gracious The reigning queen with her adoring son continues to band,” said the proud mom. for the late Gayle Novak’s talent and charismatic, so waiting in mentor doctoral Michael Chipman Michael and Suzy have four students, accept children. Her son David is speaking engagements and the making… also a professional musician provide expertise for conCongratulations Queen Marand lives in Florida with ference, church and ilyn! Your spirit inspires and his wife Kim and community events. invigorates us! two daughters. Her She continues to For further information: daughter Sarena receive multiple www.colosramerica.com Chipman James honors and awards is in Charleston, including DisSouth Carolina tinguished Eduwith husband cator of the Year Raphael and three Award, the Lifechildren. (She is time Achievea playwright.) ment Award and Dr. Chipman has the Leadership spoken across in Education the U.S. and Award. The internationally elegant and enand her credenthusiastic senior tials are lengthy. Since she no still has a lot of Always crowns – a final longer sings or living to do AND, parting gift was a set of magnetic “title” signs for the plays piano, other works in Marian Fisher shares her personal pageant book, a gift from her competition year, with Dr. Chipman
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do a lot of business over the internet; • Open credit card billing stateUseful tips to avoid identity ments promptly and compare theft (Part 2 of 2). them with your receipts. ImmeIn Part 1 of my article, I addiately report all discrepancies vised that identity theft Under THE LAW inthewriting. is the fastest growing federal Fair category of crime, where Credit Billing Act, criminals use a variety the card issuer of methods to impersonmust investigate ate victims, spending as billing errors if you much money as they can report them within in as short a period of 60 days of the date time as possible, resultyour card issuer ing in serious damage BY DONALD PETERSON mailed you the to the victim’s financial statement; reputation and bad credit reports. • If you report the loss of your Here are some additional ways credit card before the card is to protect against identity theft: used, the card issuer cannot • Do not post your COVID-19 hold you responsible for any vaccination card on social meunauthorized charges. If a crimdia. With your full name, birth inal uses your card before you date and information about report it missing, your maxiwhere you received your shot, mum liability will be $50; scammers have valuable data • Request a free copy of your for identity theft; credit report once a year from • Do not use common numbers the three major credit reporting (for example, birthdays or part companies: (877) 322-8228 or of your social security number) online at: www.annualcredit or commonly chosen words (for report.com; and example, a child’s, spouse’s or • Do not allow anyone to come pet’s name) as passwords or into your home to use the phone PINs; or get a drink of water, as he or • Make certain passwords are at she might be setting you up for least 13 characters or longer and a robbery. contain upper and lower case letters and characters. Change If you think your identity has passwords frequently if you been stolen:
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head off any possible hard feelDear Savvy Senior, ings, plus, with others involved, What tips can you your dad will know everyone is offer on helping an elconcerned. derly parent with their finances? My 84-yearGet Organized old father is having If your dad is willing to let trouble keeping up with BY JIM MILLER you help manage, monitor or his bills and insurance, take over his financial affairs and I just found out that he’s been making contributions to a your first order of business is to get organized by making a list of suspicious charity. his financial accounts and other Reluctant Daughter important information. Your list Dear Reluctant, should include his: Many adult children serve as • Contact list: Names and numfinancial helpers to their elderly or bers of key contacts like insurill parents. They provide services ance agents, financial advisor, like paying bills, handling deposits tax preparer, family attorney, etc. and investments, filing insurance • Monthly bills: Phone, cable, waclaims, preparing taxes and more. ter and trash, gas, electric, credit Here are some tips and resources card accounts, etc. that can help you help your dad. • Financial accounts: Including bank accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, safe-deStart with a Conversation posit boxes and any other Taking on the task of helping an financial assets he has. Also get elderly parent with their finances usernames and passwords for can be a sensitive and difficult financial accounts that are set up topic. The first step in helping your online. dad is to have a respectful talk with him expressing your concerns, as • Company benefits: Any retireyou stated in your question, and ment plans, pensions or health offering to help him with his finanbenefits from his current or forcial chores. If you have siblings, mer employer. it can be a good idea to get them • Insurance policies: Life, home, involved too. This can help you auto, long-term care, Medicare,
etc. • Taxes: Copies of your dad’s income tax returns over the past few years.
Locate Important Documents
This is also the ideal time to find out if your dad has the following essential legal documents: A will; an advance directive that includes a living will and health-care proxy, which allows you or another family member or friend to make medical decisions on his behalf if he becomes incapacitated; and a durable power of attorney, which gives you or a designated person similar legal authority for financial decisions, if needed. If he doesn’t have these important documents prepared, now is the time to do it. And if they are prepared, make sure they’re updated, and you know where they’re located.
Simplify Financial Tasks
The quickest way to help your dad simplify his monthly financial chores is to set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills and arrange for direct deposit of his income sources. If your dad has savings and investments scattered in many
different accounts, you should consider consolidating them. You can also set up your dad’s bank system and investment accounts online, so you can pay bills and monitor his accounts anytime.
Set Up Protections
To guard against scams and risky financial behaviors, consider getting your dad a True Link Visa Prepaid Card (TrueLinkFinancial. com/card). Designed for older adults with cognitive issues this card would provide your dad access to his money but with restric-
estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust). Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 11: Arm Yourself With Consumer Protection Information, Amy Nofziger, M.A. and Barbara Martin-Worley, M.A.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-thePublic/Senior-Law-Handbook. tions that you set on how funds can be spent. Or check out EverSafe. com, a web-based service that will automatically monitor your dad’s accounts, track suspicious activity and alert you when a problem is detected.
Seek Help
If you need help or live far away, consider hiring a daily money manager (see AADMM.com) who can come in once or twice a month to pay bills, make deposits, decipher health insurance statements and balance his checkbook. Fees range between $60 and $150 per hour.
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Register for the 2021 Virtual Furry Scurry! Walk, run or scurry to help pets in need!
Help homeless pets and horses by registering for the 28th annual Furry Scurry. This year’s event is virtual, which means you can walk, run or scurry in a way that is convenient and safe for you while helping homeless pets and horses at the Dumb Friends League. On Saturday, May 1, join a community of people running trails, walking through neighborhoods and gaining miles on treadmills all for animals in need. Early-bird prices are just $45 for adults and $25 for children (12 years and younger). Prices increase May 1, so don’t miss out on this special and register today at furryscurry.org. All registered participants will receive a Furry Scurry frenzy box, featuring limited edition goodies and the event T-shirt. People who fundraise beyond their entry fees can have an even bigger impact on the lives of homeless pets and earn some cool Furry Scurry swag. Register as an individual, or create a
team with family, friends or coworkers near and far. Start walking now or on our virtual event day – it’s up to you! Friends of the League and Instagram influencers had this to say about their Furry Scurry experiences: “We walk/run because every shelter animal should have the chance at finding their forever home” – Nelliee and adopter Courtnee (follow at @ nellieethetripod). "Getting to see so many cute dogs at the Furry Scurry is one of our favorite events. Since it had to be virtual last year, we decided to brighten other people’s day, so Henry dressed up in his happiest costume (a giant rainbow) and we walked several miles. The honks and smiles made us so happy—almost as happy as knowing we were helping end pet homelessness and animal suffering! We can’t wait to participate in 2021!” - Henry and owner Elle (follow at @ costumecanine). The 2021 Furry Scurry is made possible by our community partners, including lead sponsors Hill’s Pet Nutrition and MetLife Pet Insurance. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event should contact the Dumb Friends League for more information. Visit furryscurry.org to register today or to learn more about the event.
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Robyn Carnes makes surprise announcement for Centennial City Council BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
In a surprise announcement on April 7 at the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club, Robyn Carnes officially declared for the first time in a public forum that she is a candidate for Centennial City Council District One this November. Carnes is running for the seat in the western part of the city presently occupied by Kathy Turley, who is term-limited. Both Turley and Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko were at the meeting and expressed their support for Carnes. The new candidate, who told the crowd that her husband had been a school resource officer and is now a Douglas County deputy sheriff, said she is strongly focused on keeping Centennial
Centennial city council candidate Robyn Carnes, center, is flanked by Mayor Stephanie Piko and current council member Kathy Turley, who Carnes hopes to replace. Turley is termlimited. Photo by Freda Miklin
safe. “An Iowa farm girl and mother of two boys,” Carnes said she has been a pastor, a business owner, and a meeting facilitator. She shared that she is currently a vice-president for Rescue America, an
organization that fights sex trafficking. On the topic of development, Carnes said it’s important to “figure out the University Boulevard corridor.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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his museum was established in 1978 and is located in former Fire Station Number One at 1326 Tremont Place, which was built in 1909. Its collection preserves the history of the Denver Fire Department and firefighting as well as educating the public on fire safety. This location is actually the second station one because the original location was on the corner of Colfax and Broadway. That structure was torn down in 1909 for the construction of the Pioneer Monument in 1910. I love when the past is preserved in a historical building such as this one. The first floor holds many fire engines, uniforms, and history displays to browse. I found it fascinating to see how fire was communicated over time from alarms, telegraphs, dialing zero and finally 911. The upstairs is where the firefighters slept and the locker room where they kept their personal gear. The museum kept a time capsule of different eras of lockers and what they contained. The museum also caters to children to teach fire prevention with the Fire Safety Stops, an exhibit at eye-level for kids. Find out more information and plan your visit at denver firefightersmuseum.org.
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to KENNETH N BYRD, LYNDA M BYRD, SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2016, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 12 BLK 3 PALOS VERDES 1ST FLG aka 6162 S IVANHOE CT and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC; Whereas, the said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC did, on the 30th day of December 2020 duly assigned the certificate of the sale of the tax lien on the property as aforesaid, and all its rights, title, and interest in said property, to BLUE SPRUCE
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-21-03 HOUSING & SR. RESOURCES CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to obtain software and professional services for the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management application for Community Resources (HCDS) and Sr Resources. The requested system can be a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) cloud-hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) model or an On-Premises system installed on County virtualized servers. A recommended pre proposal conference will be held on April 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., local time, via Microsoft Teams to discuss the Specifications. RSVP is required to receive the link to participate. A representative of the Contractor is encouraged to attend this conference to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request for Proposal (RFP-21-03) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Systems (RMEPS), www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Submittals must be received, electronically, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on May 13, 2021. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10218 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-21-13 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to establish an agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services to include applications of fertilizer, weed and broadleaf weed control
SERVICING COMPANY LLC. That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of BYRD, KENNETH N & LYNDA M for said year 2015; That said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC, on the 30th day of December, 2020, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC, on or about the 4th day of August, 2021, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 26th day of March, 2021, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10209 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF for turf areas and the application of tree and shrub spray to control insects across Arapahoe County, Colorado for the Facilities Division of the Arapahoe County Facilities and Fleet Department. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request for Proposal (RFP-21-13) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website. Electronic submissions will be accepted online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Systems (RMEPS), www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. Submittals must be received, electronically, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on May 13, 2021. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10219 ___________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: COLTON GREENE, Child, and concerning REBECCA GREENE, DANIEL JEFFUS, ROB LOKEY, and JOHN DOE Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 20JV541 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29, 2021 AT 8:30 AM IN DIV. 22 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding
TREASURER’S DEED
SERVICING COMPANY LLC.
To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015;
LILLIAN ROBINSON, KATHLEEN LYNN CAMPION, TRUSTEES, SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY, CITY OF ENGLEWOOD UTILITIES DEPARMENT, STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
That said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC, on the 30th day of December, 2020, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2016, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC, on or about the 4th day of August, 2021, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.
LOT 14 BLK 25 SOUTHWIND SUB 3RD FLG 1ST AMENDED aka 670 E EASTER AVE and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC; Whereas, the said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC did, on the 30th day of December 2020 duly assigned the certificate of the sale of the tax lien on the property as aforesaid, and all its rights, title, and interest in said property, to BLUE SPRUCE DANIEL JEFFUS is set for June 29, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ROBINSON, LILLIAN & CAMPION, KATHLEEN LYNN, TRUSTEE for said year 2015;
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 26th day of March, 2021, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10210 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION
COLTON GREENE, Child, and concerning REBECCA GREENE, DANIEL JEFFUS, ROB LOKEY, and JOHN DOE Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 752-8989 Fax: (303) 636-1889
Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings by WebEx. Should you choose to appear by phone or video, please use the following WebEx Case Management Order instructions:
NOTICE OF PATERNITY HEARING SET FOR JUNE 29, 2021 AT 8:30 AM IN DIV. 22
AUDIOVISUAL HEARING EXPECTATIONS AND GENERAL GUIDANCE The court will use 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/ natalie.chase •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 OR 1-415655-0001. When prompted enter code 926 560 922.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for a PATERNITY HEARING CONCERNING DANIEL JEFFUS AND ROB LOKEY AS TO MINOR CHILD, COLTON GREENE on June 29, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. The Court requests that you to be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin, in order for you to discuss the case with an attorney and/or caseworker, if you wish to do so.
YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Date; 4/8/2021 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10220________________ ___________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:
Case No. 20JV541 Division 22
Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings by WebEx. Should you choose to appear by phone or video, please use the following WebEx Case Management Order instructions: AUDIOVISUAL HEARING EXPECTATIONS AND GENERAL GUIDANCE The court will use 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/ natalie.chase •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 OR 1-415655-0001. When prompted enter code 926 560 922. YOU ARE FURTHER COMMAND-
FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to MICHELE D PORTER, JUSTIN SLISHINSKY, CAMDEN PLACE ONE CONDOMINIUMS You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2016, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: UNIT 3 AS PER CONDO DECLARATION RECORDED IN B4576 P126 CAMDEN PLACE ONE CONDOS PHASE IV aka 304 WEST GRAND AVE Unit C and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC; Whereas, the said FIG CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CO13 LLC did, on the 30th day of December 2020 duly assigned the certificate of the sale of the tax lien on the property as aforesaid, and all its rights, title, and interest in said property, to BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC. ED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Date: 4/8/2021 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10221 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: ATHENA TURILLI and RIO TURILLI Children, and concerning VICTORIA LUCERO and MICHAEL TURILLI, Respondents. Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889 larnold@arapahoegov.com NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL REGARDING MICHAEL TURILLI Case No: 21JV38 Division: 23
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MICHELE D PORTER & JUSTIN SLISHINSKY for said year 2015; That said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC, on the 30th day of December, 2020, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said BLUE SPRUCE SERVICING COMPANY LLC, on or about the 4th day of August, 2021, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 26th day of March, 2021, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: April 1, 2021 Last Publication: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10211 ___________________________
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 926 041 808 #. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. /s/ Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10222 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: JOHN BERMAN JR., KRYSTYNA DELANEY, AND AMARA DELANEY, Children,
To The Respondents:
and concerning
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MICHAEL TURILLI is set for May 14, 2021, at the hour of 9:45 a.m., in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
DALENA DELANEY A/K/A DALENA SMITH A/K/A DALENA SMITH DELANEY, JOHN BERMAN SR., AND JAYD RYAN HASTINGS, Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 / (F) 303-636-1889
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/ beth.dumler •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 26, 2021 AT 8:30 AM IN DIV. 22 Case No: 21JV100 Division: 22 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an
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Adjudicatory Hearing regarding JOHN BERMAN SR., is set for April 26, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings by WebEx. Should you choose to appear by phone or video, please use the following WebEx Case Management Order instructions: AUDIOVISUAL HEARING EXPECTATIONS AND GENERAL GUIDANCE The court will use 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/ natalie.chase •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 OR 1-415655-0001. When prompted enter code 926 560 922. YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to
son tires with fold down rear seats and adequate space for snowboards and skis. Driving the Tiguan is easy and fun. The vehicle is built to please the driver with easy steering, a comfortable ride, and loaded with safety features. Decades of VW and Porsche engineering designed a smart car assembled by Mexican craftsmen in Puebla, Mexico. The engine is manufactured in Mexico and the Tiptronic transmission in Japan. The Fender sound system
is loud and clear and easy to operate. There is a pad to charge the smart phone and front and rear seat UBS ports. VW provides a 4/year 50,000-mile warranty on the powertrain with 2-year, 20,000-mile carefree maintenance. Versatility might be the mantra for this model with the SUV design, strong weather components and full safety features that include a long list of collision and braking features. The Tiguan has a manufacturer’s suggested base price of $39,995 that includes a long list of special options. I liked driving this vehicle and handles very well.
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John Doe is set for April 29, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: April 6th 2021 Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303.636.1895 Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10224 ___________________________
FOXFIELD NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a virtual public hearing shall be held on May 6, 2021, concerning a variance application for an accessory structure located at 6972 S. Yampa Court. The public hearing shall be held at 6:30 pm or as soon as possible thereafter as the agenda permits. Further information is available by contacting the Town Clerk at 303680-1544 or clerk@townoffoxfield. com. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE ALLOWED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 Blk 1 Sierra Vista Estates 4th Flg Town of Foxfield, Arapahoe County
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GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, will hold a Public Hearing at Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, in the Courtroom/Council Chambers on the first floor, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 concerning the following ordinances: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 3 SERIES OF 2021 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE GLENDALE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO PROVIDING RELIEF FOR SITE PLANS EXPIRING DURING THE PANDEMIC EMERGENCY, MAKING SMALL CHANGES TO PARKING RATIOS, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIGITAL SIGNAGE, AND EXPANDING THE APPROVED LOCATIONS FOR JOINT IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE
tion” project will be received by Kennedy Jenks Consultants via email. Contractors are to send a PDF to LisaSchwien@KennedyJenks.com by 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will not be opened publicly, but results will be shared with plan holders. Contract Documents, complete with plans and specifications, may be obtained beginning April 16, 2021 by sending an email to Lisa Schwien at Kennedy Jenks Consultants, LisaSchwien@KennedyJenks.com. A virtual pre-bid conference will be held on April 29 at 9:00 AM. Conference link will be sent to all plan holders prior to the meeting. All bidders are highly encouraged to attend the meeting due to the construction constraints and requirements for the largest segment of the project.
Dated the 7th day of April, 2021 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk
Project Description: Project located in cities of Greenwood Village, Centennial, and unincorporated Arapahoe County, Colorado. Project involves trenchless rehabilitation of approximately 5,600 linear feet (22 runs) of 15-inch, 12-inch, 10-inch, and 8-inch sanitary sewer main using cured-in-placed pipe (CIPP) lining due to severe corrosion, cracks, infiltration, and root intrusion. Manhole rehabilitation of 10 manholes in E. Belleview Avenue using epoxy or polyurethane lining materials, and miscellaneous repairs to additional manholes. Work in E. Belleview Avenue requires installation of a temporary 12-inch by-pass line, approximately 3,000 feet in length. The project also includes one (1) open-cut point repair and one (1) CIPP point repair.
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A 10 percent bid bond or certified check payable to Havana Water and Sanitation District shall be submitted with each bid.
Copies of this ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS INVITATION TO BID Bid proposals for the Havana Water and Sanitation District’s “2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilita-
The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded will be required to furnish “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds to the District. The “Performance and Maintenance” and “Labor and Material Payment” bonds shall be furnished in the amount
of 100 percent of the contract, in conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to accept that proposal or combination of proposals, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment, will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No proposal will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District Board of Directors. No bids will be considered which are received after the time mentioned, and any bids so received after the scheduled closing time shall be returned to the bidder unopened. Havana Water and Sanitation District Published in The Villager Published: April 15, 2021 Legal # 10226 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUDITH WILMA NELSON also known as JUDITH JONES NELSON, JUDITH J. NELSON, JUDITH NELSON and JUDY NELSON, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30286 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Arapahoe County District Court of the City of Centennial, Colorado on or before August 15, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. The original of this document is on file at the law office of Donald Glenn Peterson /s/. Donald Glenn Peterson Donald Glenn Peterson Attorney for Personal Representative 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 410 Denver, CO 80246 Telephone: (303) 758-0999 Published in The Villager First Publication: April 15, 2021 Last Publication: April 29, 2021 Legal # 10228
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This is just a hassle for us, but it’s real life for millions of Americans who count on the insurance. The criminals perpetrating these acts are causing further pain for those who need it at the worst time possible.
UNEMPLOYMENT
INSURANCE
FRAUD
Unemployment Insurance Is Not A New Program, Why Has It Become The Biggest Fraud Target?
I Didn’t Claim Unemployment Insurance…. Why Did I Receive This Card? Unemployment Insurance Fraud – Who, Why, and What To Do
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A notice from the Department of Labor arrived last week saying that I had filed for unemployment, which is weird, because I had not fired myself! After making sure I was, in fact, still part of my team, I discovered what was going on. There has been a rash of fraudulent
unemployment insurance claims around the country and it seems I am now entangled in them. It happened to me as an employer and as employee, it happened to my teammates as employees,
it happened to my colleague’s mother and to my wife, it happened to my clients: it’s happening everywhere. Not only are the consequences bothersome to correct, but we’re the lucky ones.
Unemployment Insurance, and Unemployment Insurance Fraud, are not a new phenomenon. But the CARES Act in 2020 was designed to help as many people as fast as possible during one of the worst global pandemics of all time. Unemployment Insurance got a “boost” from the CARES Act in the form of “Pandemic Unemployment Assistance” or PUA. This not only increased the amount of relief for unemployment claimants, but also broadened the definition of who could claim unemployment. Previously self-employed individuals, gig workers, freelancers, part-time employees, and contractors did not qualify for unemployment, but the PUA opened up the program to these groups as well. Despite the good intent, criminals quickly used this newfound loophole to concoct schemes and steal more money. Of the $560B in relief allocated to individuals, $260B was intended for extra unemployment benefits. Combined with an overstrained government office just trying to keep up, this proved to be a target-rich environment for criminals.
How Many People Have Been Affected? How Much of the $260B Has Landed In The Wrong Hands?
The Department of Labor believes $36B dollars have been lost to fraudulent unemployment claims in the last year as of January 5 according to CNBC. As the CARES Act and others were updated during the national fight against COVID, the budget for A
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additional unemployment insurance ballooned another $100B, to $360B in total, and the confirmed fraud loss now equals 10% of all payments. The count is not over yet either. With 8 million recipients on file as of December 2020 it will take years to figure out how much aid fell into the wrong hands. State agencies still believe that 35%-40% of all new applications are fraudulent. But the good news is that this type of fraud is going to get tougher with new measures instituted with the most recent relief package. Now applicants must provide confirmation of their identity and job status in order to qualify. That may result in a delay of benefits, but the new measures should help to close the flood gates and prevent our tax dollars from landing in the wrong hands.
How Do I Know If It Has Happened To Me? What Do I Do If It Has?
You are your own best defense when it comes to protecting your identity, credit, and status. We monitor our life insurance, our property insurance, and our health insurance, but we are slow to invest in insuring our identities. We must face the fact that no matter how well we think we have kept our private information out of the hands of the public, it exists in websites and databases outside of our control. The major data breaches of the past decade have potentially touched most consumers. That is our new normal. I would encourage you to sign up for a credit monitoring service or at the very least, get your free credit report and monitor your activity yourself. If you don’t intend to apply for new credit in the near future, consider “freezing” your credit by contacting each of the three reporting agencies. This may help secure your credit, but it may not help with unemployment fraud. If you learn that someone is trying to claim a benefit with your identity, alert the Colorado Department of Labor immediately. Don’t be surprised if you don’t hear anything back from them quickly as, they are dealing with thousands of claims every week. If you get the VISA debit card loaded with your benefit payment, don’t use it! Instead, go to the card website and cancel it. Also be sure to monitor your bank accounts and mail for additional discrepancies. I have a helpful Identity Theft response document with websites, phone numbers and a checklist of what to do should you be affected. Please contact me if you would like a copy. It is an unfortunate reality. Our country, and the world, have been upended in so many ways this past year. Substantial legislation designed to help many has unfortunately been targeted by those looking to make a quick buck. Unemployment Insurance is a helpful tool in keeping our communities and economy healthy, but we need to play a part in making sure that we protect ourselves and our tax dollars from being misused.