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Are you sure you don’t want to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

Think about it. Now that masks are increasingly not required to be worn, the most likely community spread of the COVID-19 virus will occur when one unvaccinated, unmasked person encounters others who are also unmasked and unvaccinated.

Statewide, 2,321,855 people have been fully vaccinated

in Colorado as of May 16, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In Arapahoe County, 54 percent of all eligible people have gotten at least one dose. In Douglas County, that number is 60 percent.

Those percentages went down in the past few days, because 12 to 15-year-olds just became eligible to be vaccinated on May 12, but haven’t yet had

the opportunity to get vaccines. Mathematically speaking, the denominator increased before the numerator could catch up, so the value of the fraction went down.

While everyone was focused on the topic of achieving herd immunity that would lead to the removal of COVID-19 restrictions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surprised many by announcing

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on May 13 that people who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks or socially distance in most settings (except several categories of highly trafficked public areas, such as transportation centers including airports and airplanes, and medical facilities like hospitals). The next day, Colorado Governor Jared Polis followed suit and announced that Coloradans will no longer be required to wear masks in most public places.

Even students and teachers in K-12, at the option of their school district, are no longer required to wear masks if they are vaccinated. All remaining

state rules designed to stop the spread of COVID-19 will expire on June 1.

It was made clear that privately owned businesses had the right to still require masks if they chose to do so. In short order, many retailers, including Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target, CVS, Starbucks, Chipotle’s, and some personal service businesses began to announce that masks would no longer be required. Although it is intended that the no-mask requirement be applicable to those who are vaccinated, no Continued on page 2

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COVID-19 vaccine

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Public Health, said, “We have in the lab. I tell These changes made the really great vaccines, even them these vaccine panel discussion held on better ones than any of us methods were deMay 12 about vaccine safety, expected. Getting vaccinated veloped long befeaturing University of Colis our way out of this. We still fore this virus hit. orado Anschutz School of have an access problem for There were clinical Medicine (Anschutz) Doctors some people. Some couldn’t trials going on.

Emily Bates, Kweku Hazel, get there, some had questions. We know these are and Ross Kedl, and Dr. Lisa We are now making it more safe. We know how Miller of the Colorado School available in doctors’ offices long MRNA (the of Public Health, more imand in pharmacies. People methodology used portant than ever. The panel need to hear from their own in the Pfizer and was sponsored by the Colophysicians that the vaccine is Moderna vaccines) rado Springs-based Denver safe. It’s a slower and more stays in our bodies Gazette online newspaper and individualistic process.” and that it’s not gomoderated by Channel 9’s To the question, “What ing to hurt us.” director of reporting, Chris do you tell people who don’t Dr. Kedl’s reVanderveen. trust the system and don’t sponse was, “The Dr. Bates, a professor of want to get vaccinated yet? question of how pediatrics at Anschutz, began Dr. Hazel, surgical fellow at Doctors who participated in a town hall about the COVID-19 vaccines fast the vaccine the conversation by explainAnschutz said, “When I hear was developed comes were (clockwise, from the top left) Emily Bates, Kweku Hazel, Ross Kedl, and Lisa Miller. ing that a vaccine is a tool hesitancy or apathy or they up a lot. (This was that causes one’s immune sys- just don’t trust the system, the the fastest vaccine any safety shortcuts whatsohas led to any deaths.” Dr. tem to build a defense against first thing I think about is 1) ever developed). The second ever.”

Kedl replied, “For the MNRA a virus before it encounters Can I listen to them and hear fastest was the mumps, which Dr. Bates was asked if the vaccines (Pfizer and Moderthe virus. what their exact concerns are? took 4 years, but that was vaccine presents a risk to na), death is not an endpoint Dr. Kedl, professor of im2) Can I provide them with in the 1960’s. We do lots of pregnant women or children. that has been identified, munology and microbiology accurate information so they things faster than we did 60 She said, “The clinical trial though some people who got at Anschutz, shared that he can make an informed deciyears ago.” He also pointed data was just released but it died. There is no causality was a participant in an early sion for themselves and their out that there was a lot of data it looks just beautiful.”

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I got the actual vaccine and of the vaccine. I tell them a slightly novel method to explained that there were Those are analyzed. There was able to detect that my they are doing this not just for trick the immune system into 2,260 12 to 15-year-olds have been no deaths caused body was creating antibodies themselves but for the comcreating antibodies. Addiin their Phase 3 trial; 1,131

by MNRA vaccines. There in a very impressive way and munity.” tionally, “These vaccines hit subjects got the vaccine and are rare blood clotting disat an impressive rate,” he Vanderveen posited, the market so much faster 1,129 received the placebo. orders that were erroneously said, adding, “So far, all the “There is lots of skepticism because Operation Warpspeed None of the 1,131 adolescents treated with Heparin (a drug out there about everything. data is really good for all the allowed that to happen, inwho got the real vaccine deused to prevent blood clots) People think about how vaccines.” cluding manufacturing the veloped COVID-19, while 18 with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine ahead of when it was In response to the question, quickly this vaccine was and AstraZeneca vaccines. approved, which is extremely of the 1,129 adolescents who developed. How do you get “Where do we go now?” Dr. got the placebo contracted the Now they are being treated unusual. They did not take over that fear that some peoMiller, professor of epidemivirus. Adverse effects such as with the correct medicine.” arm pain and temporary aches On the question of whether and fever were found at the vaccinated people can still same rate as exists in adults. transmit the virus, Dr. Kedl The doctors on this panel responded, “The reason evnoted that there are presently eryone should get the vaccine vaccine trials in process for is that it makes you safe to be children aged 5 to 11. around other people. Being Importantly, Dr. Bates exvaccinated keeps you from plained, “Pregnant women are spreading the virus. The New more vulnerable to COVID. England Journal of MediThose who gets it are more cine has now published two likely to need to be hospitaldifferent studies…that show ized and require a ventilator than others who are not preg- that vaccinated people do not transmit the virus.” nant. Over 35,000 women Dr. Bates summed up her have gotten the vaccine while views by stating that of all the pregnant. Miscarriages and scientists and doctors with other complications did not whom she works, “I don’t occur at a higher rate than in know anyone I work with, the general population.” including medical students, When a caller asked if the E XC LU S I V E M AY O F F E R who is hesitant to get these program was all pro-vaccine, vaccines. Everyone I work Vanderveen said, “Yes. All THE SOONER with wanted it. We all looked these are doctors who have at the data.” Dr Kedl agreed, worked with the vaccine and YOU START THE adding, “The people who believe in it.” are the most highly trained On the question of herd MORE YOU SAVE all want to get the vaccine. immunity, Dr. Miller said, + RECEIVE $600 IN Scientists who evaluate the “As scientists, that isn’t data critically see that the presomething we talk about.

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Multiple paths to learning math class on material they’ve already mastered. According to Charles Pyle, a Virginia education department spokesman, schools would address diverse learning needs and abilities by

differentiating instruction, and doing so would expand “access to advanced mathematical learning” for gifted students.

Of course, differentiation is probably the most difficult challenge for teachers, espe-

tunities. But in places like Virginia and California, the plan is to force every kid to be the same.

American journalist and curmudgeon H.L. Mencken once wrote, “The aim of public education is not to spread enlightenment at all; it is simply to reduce as many individuals as possible to the same safe level, to breed and train a standardized citizenry.” The desire of some people to make all kids learn the same thing at the same time at the same pace is a chilling manifestation of Mencken’s warning. The job of any student is simply to reach his or her individual potential. Schools should adapt and respond to each child’s needs, as opposed to inflicting rigid ideas of what they will receive at specific and arbitrary age or grade levels.

Virginia and California are making a huge mistake in their misguided attempt to help kids. Let’s hope Colorado schools don’t make the same miscalculation.

All kids do not learn math at the same age, pace, and proficiency. In fact, educators know that literacy, math, and critical thinking skills are not agespecific. That is a key problem and inefficiency of the K12 one-size-fits-all education system.

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All kids do not learn math at the same age, pace, and proficiency. In fact, educators know that literacy, math, and critical thinking skills are not age-specific. That is a key problem and inefficiency of the K12 one-sizefits-all education system. However, many schools adjust for learning needs through flexible acceleration and multiple pathways.

As a result, not every kid is forced into or stuck back in Algebra I during their ninth grade year, even though it’s long been the standard course for high school freshmen. As an educator who has worked with many high achieving students, I’ve known kids in ninth grade to be ready for and successful in geometry, algebra II/trig, and even calculus.

Clearly, one rigid course of study in math is not responsive to the authentic learning needs of students.

Thus, a decision by Virginia’s Department of Education that could “eliminate all math acceleration before eleventh grade” is a truly baffling and disappointing move. Providing one math class sequence with no chance of advancement before junior year will be insufficient to support learning, no matter how comprehensive the curriculum may be. It’s a step backward in education, even as it tries to rethink how schools can most effectively teach math to all kids. In schools around the world, math is often taught more holistically with concepts of numeracy, computation, algebra, geometry, and calculus embedded in lessons throughout all grades.

And American schools may benefit from that curriculum and style of instruction. But Virginia’s proposal will not fix what isn’t actually broken.

Equally problematic is Virginia’s reasoning that they are holding kids back and providing one option all in the name of equity. For people who have spent a long time in education, for those who understand giftedness and advanced learning, and for those who work tirelessly to promote equitable opportunities for all students, the idea of treating every kid the same is outdated. There’s a clear distinction between equity and equality, and Virginia’s leaders greatly misunderstand it to the detriment of their kids. Equality is providing one path and treating everyone the same; equity is providing equal access to opportunity while providing multiple pathways to success and achievement.

The most obvious concern for parents and teachers is that students would either fall behind in a class they’re not ready for or be bored in a

cially in classes of thirty or more students. It’s rarely done well, and the difference between factoring polynomials in algebra and taking derivatives in calculus is far too vast for one classroom.

Sadly, Virginia’s problematic plans are not an isolated case. California is following suit with similar changes to state standards that could ultimately limit advancement and disrupt learning. Wisconsin education professor Scott J. Peters has questioned the changes, pointing out how the move will hurt many minority students who are already advanced and in classes above their age and grade level. Currently in California, tens of thousands of kids of color are in accelerated classes, and the new guidelines would literally slow them down and stifle their learning. A move toward equity should result in kids having access to more oppor-

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The merry-go around of news

The media business has changed in recent years with blogs and social media and the internet bloated with information. Networks now have political identity, FOX for conservative views, the other networks lean left. I once liked CNN, started by Ted Turner and the best news source in America. While traveling in foreign countries I could always find a CNN station, maybe in Spanish or Arabic, but covering world news events.

The same pattern has befallen the newspaper world. We have liberal and conservative newspapers. In Colorado we once had a choice between The Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post. They seemed to swing back and forth in editorial

coverage depending upon ownership. The “Rocky,” owned

by Scripps-Howard out of Cincinnati, and in recent years, The Denver Post locally owned by newspaper magnet Dean Singleton, who made Denver his home base for his 165 publications.

We know that Alden Capital, a New York hedge fund became the eventual owners of The Denver Post and a large group of Colorado daily and weekly newspapers that include Boulder, Longmont, Loveland, Sterling, Greeley, Ft. Morgan, Burlington, Lamar, and many more.

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homestead ranch with five I was heading to the ofbrothers had spent his enfice last Saturday morning tire life living and breathwhen I spotted one of my friendly neighbors working ing horses, cattle and hay, in his yard. I pulled over, except for a World War 1 rolled down the window, tour. They delivered the and said. “Good mornhorses and we put them in ing.” David came to the a round horse corral adcar window and told me joining a larger enclosed how much he had enjoyed area with gates to various reading about Barbwire pastures along the Bob’s latest tale of how that river. column was named. The The round high title stemmed from a horse horse coral was story. built for breaking His keen interest horses with all of prompted me to write about the poles turned early day ranch life and an- outward so a horse other horse incident. and rider would After finishing my army not strike any inward obtour as a tank range officer jects injuring the horse or at Ft. Knox, KY, running rider brushing the poles. fire ranges for 30 and 50 caliber machine guns, and finally the 105 tank canons, my wife Gerri and daughter Saundra returned to Craig. I rejoined my father on his cattle ranch in the spring of 1961.

Four of my army AOB classmates were sent to Vietnam as advisors, as the war was about to commence. It was a very bad place for tanks.

Having saved My father, Henry Sweeney on Nueve some money on my My father looked the meager 2nd Lt. pay, I went horses over and I explained to the annual Rio Blanco to him briefly that I had County horse sale in Meekpurchased the three horser, 40 miles from home. es with my intent to raise I had decided that I quarter horses.

He only wanted to raise horses, so I bid on three registered stud had one comment before horses and purchased them walking away, “Son, he said, if you wanted to go at the auction. Two were registered American quarter into the horse business why horses and one an appaloo- didn’t you buy mares.” It was a classic statement and sa with a brown and white it hit me like a ton of bricks blanket on his back. and shattered my vision of My father Henry, having been born on a nearby raising horses.

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newspapers in the United States.

The Denver Post is part of this team of leading newspapers flags.

When Singleton sold his newspapers, the new ownership made severe cuts in the newspaper’s Pulitzer prize-winning staff. The cuts were necessary to sustain the newspaper’s profitability and remember that the newspaper was no longer locally owned in Denver.

Three years ago, the veteran newspaper staffer launched the non-profit Colorado Sun as a digital newspaper and has sustained that operation for the past three years. Lately they have suffered financial duress due to COVID-19, like all area newspapers.

Last week The Colorado Sun

Well, to make a long story short my father didn’t like stud horses because they jump fences, go crazy around mares, and can beat up on geldings. Fortunately, we didn’t have any mares, and these were two-year old stallions, still relatively benign in sexual desires.

I realized that my dream to be in the horse business was misguided and in reality we had three new fancy cow ponies. One bay, one sorrel, and what turned out to be an ornery “appy” that bucked me off the first time I attempted to ride him.

Listening to the wisdom of my father, we castrated the three horses. I broke them all, one bucked, the other two didn’t buck and became gentle pets.

However, “Nueve” the tall sorrel, had a lot of thoroughbred in his bloodline and I made another bad judgement with him.

I had purchased a good noseband hackamore and used it to work with the horses inside the coral. It was finally time to take “Nueve” out for our first ride together outside of the coral and without thinking I didn’t put a bridle with a bit in his mouth.

We lived alongside the Yampa river adjacent to the ranchlands.

I walked the horse out to the county road that went across a long bridge where there was an intersection with a dirt “dugout” road leading to another Sweeney ranch a few miles away. I took the narrow dirt road and after about a mile turned around and headed back to the ranch.

was able to partner with The National Trust for Local News and complete the purchase of the Healey family of 24 local newspapers. Six months ago, I joined Jerry Healey for lunch at The Twin Dragon restaurant in Englewood, close to his nearby headquarters, for a cordial lunch.

Healey is currently the president of the Colorado Press Association. I served the Association twice as president decades ago.

During the lunch he offered to purchase The Villager, I declined. I offered to purchase The Littleton Independent, he declined as well. He did explain that he, and his wife Ann, would like to sell their newspapers and they would like Continued on page 5

I thought that it was time to trot and almost instantly the trot became a became a full-fledged runaway. I pulled back on the hackamore with all my strength and realized that without a bridal bit in his mouth the nose band wasn’t enough to stop him. He just bowed his neck and ran faster. I had heard or read about whipping a runaway horse on the rear gaining control once again. I tried that and he only ran faster. So, we went flying down the dirt road.

My concern was that when we reached the end of the dugout road there was a sharp 45 degree turn onto the bridge with a deep gulch on the far side of the forked road. If the horse continued to run, he would never make the turn onto the bridge. I tugged on the reins with no results so we just went at full speed fearing what might be an impending disaster.

Well miracles do happen. When we reached the bridge he just stopped. I think he was running out of breath; I certainly was.

I learned that if you ride a raw horse you should use a severe bit that goes inside the horse’s mouth and puts extreme pressure on his jaw and mouth that really controls the horse. Another lesson learned.

My dad really liked the horses. I have a photo of him riding “Nueve” on his 70th birthday at a racetrack in Craig where he rode him in a saddle horse race. He came in second.

We sold the appaloosa and it wasn’t long before I left the ranch to enter the newspaper business.

To Be Continued:

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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to retire. If I was much younger, his stable of newspapers would have been a challenging opportunity.

My wife Gerri and myself should have retired years ago, but we like the newspaper business and have enjoyed the industry for many decades. The Villager keeps us active in the media world and community activities.

My view of the non-profit world is that foundations, who enjoy a tax-free existence, should be assisting those in need.

And, helping organizations that deal with youth like Boy and Girl scouts. I think there are no better non-profits than The Salvation

Army and Goodwill Industries, along with the many of others The Villager proudly features.

It is my belief that non-profits should not be purchasing or funding newspapers.

In recent years some Foundations have wiggled their way around the 501-C3 laws to make political oriented grants. When a Trust Fund finances a 24-newspaper buyout, what is the real motive? Does a New York entity really care about newspapers in Colorado? How much independence will The Colorado Sun maintain with their new non-profit ownership? How deep are these trust fund pockets?

Will The Colorado Sun have to make the necessary cuts in

these 24 papers to survive the competition from The Denver Post and newly established digital Denver Gazette? The new conservative newspaper is owned by a Phil Anschutz corporation, the same owner of the Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph and the nearby historic Broadmoor hotel. I note the hotel ads in the Daily Denver Gazette.

What is really unique is that the Colorado Springs newspaper is printed at The Denver Post plant in Denver. It was my belief, and many others, that sooner or later, Anschutz would purchase The Denver Post. However, with the growth and expansion of Alden, the Post is probably not for sale being profitable, according to reliable sources.

It appears at this point in time

The Villager is one of a few independent newspapers left in the metro area.

It seems that we’re caught up in a battle of media titans and it appears that the more liberal Sun will battle the conservative Gazette. Both newspapers are cutting edge digital newspapers.

How long will it be before the weekly newspapers are just on-line? The Denver Post will remain the stoic daily print newspaper with editorials reprinted from the Washington Post and The New York Times. They also have online editions along with print editions.

The Villager will continue to provide local news, features, and columns just like we’ve done for the past 39 years. Watch for our new ‘Looking Back” photos of

Villagers taken during the past four decades.

We’ve recently had a resurgence of subscriptions and many calls of support at 303-773-8313.

What else can you buy delivered to your home for a scant $1 a week? I spent $8 for two coffees at Starbucks Saturday morning.

Our circulation manager has been in the hospital for the past month after he became seriously ill from COVID-19. He contracted COVID-19 shortly after traveling on a vacation, not in the office.

Where this road leads only time will tell. The Villager will just continue on serving the good people of Arapahoe County and surrounding areas.

The 2021 Bemis Art Show The Heritage Fine Arts Guild presents its 2021 Bemis Art Show in-person at the Edwin A. Bemis Library in Littleton where you will find a diverse collection of art from talented local artists.

Best of Show “The Soul of My Mother, The Lens of My Father” went to Suzanne Connors, and the “Blue Gate” by Orrel Schooler was chosen for First Place.

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A future without cancer

Cancer League’s annual Hope Ball raises nearly $500,000

Cancer didn’t stop during the pandemic, but Cancer League of Colorado didn’t stop its efforts and fundraising either. Since its founding, the all-volunteer nonprofit has raised $20 million. The funds FLEURISH stay in Colorado! 100 % of Glory Weisberg is presented the Champions of Hope Award honoring her and all monies raised go to fight her late husband Dave Weisberg by Hope Ball Chairs Karen White, Martha cancer through research or Photos by Scottie Iverson service grants to organizations Jentz and Kaye Music in Colorado. One of the many exciting components of Hope Ball is the raffle. Winner of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator was Debra Horwitz of Grand Junction. It definitely enhances your chances to buy more than one raffle ticket. Pamela Hatcher of Denver won both the metallic silver parka from Dan Sharp Luxury and the “Opus One” collage by artist Ken Elliott. Michelle Harsh of Wheat Ridge won the restaurant gift card package.

With a successful Virtual Hope Ball completed, proEmcee Murphy Huston, CLC VP Fundraising Barbara Reece, CLC President duced from the Reece resiGary Reece and auctioneer Eric Goodman dence in Parker, next on the schedule is the final event of the fiscal year - the Annual Golf Tournament to be held at the beautiful and highly ranked Colorado Golf Club on June 21. Questions or to register: Zach Hansen (303921-8529) zacharyhansen@ gmail.com or Jeff Reece (303378-9711) jeff.reece@adparo. com.

You can still make a difference! Donations are still being accepted. If you wish to help Cancer League ensure its year-end goal, possibly in memory of, or honoring At Brandon Dodge on Broadway for the raffle drawing, someone, please visit the Gary Reece with Brandon Moreland whose family of website before June 30: dealerships (Doug Moreland) donated the grand prize, cancerleague.org. a popular 2021 Jeep Gladiator

“We send a huge thank you to all who participated in our 2021 Virtual Hope Ball, including the generous donors in our paddle raise, contributions and purchasers of auction items, buyers of raffle tickets, and our volunteers. But most of all, we express our most sincere gratitude to our 30 loyal sponsors who stayed with us in this virtual environment and enabled us to reach our fundraising goal.”

- Cancer League of Colorado President Gary Reece

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Colorado Federation of Republican Women Annual Spring Convention Under the leadership of new president Barbara Piper Colorado Federation of Republican Women

(CFRW) held its annual Spring Convention in Colorado Springs at the Hotel Elegante.

Presiding over the two-day event was Barbara Piper, new president of the state organization as well as president of Douglas County Republican Women. In addition

Rep. Kim Ransom (HD 44)/CFRW legislative chair with CFRW President Barbara Piper and CU Regent Heidi Ganahl

to the organization’s business and presentations by some of Colorado’s own elected officials, Sen. Marco Rubio sent a powerful message via video. Colorado Military

Academy presented the colors and led the National Anthem. CFRW’s Fall Convention is slated for October 16-17 at Embassy Suites in the Denver Tech Center.

National Federation of Republican Women President Coordinator and Colorado Republican Party Secretary Marilyn Harris with radio host Jimmy Sengenberger

Photos courtesy of CFRW

Denver Ballet Guild holds annual Spring Membership Meeting and installs officers

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enver Ballet Guild (DBG), an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been supporting dance arts in the Colorado community for more than 35 years. At its annual spring gathering, members and guests of DBG

enjoyed an always-delightful lunch at Columbine Country Club of Southwestern chicken salad, vegetarian empanadas and all the trimmings including delectable dessert after a business meeting, installation of officers and a breathtaking performance by Boulder Bal-

let. In addition, the full calendar of upcoming events from Vail to Grand Lake to Denver was announced starting with the 2020 and 2021 classes of Le Bal de Ballet at The Sheraton Hotel on June 12. For more information: denver balletguild.org.

Outgoing Denver Ballet Guild President Kim Manning with friend Karla Beaulieu. (They were Le Bal de Ballet Debutantes presented in the same class in the 80s) Photos by Scottie Iverson

Boulder Ballet Artistic Director Lance Hardin flanked by dancers Matthew Helms and Carly Hambridge on the left and Emma Michaux and Hunter Solomon on the right

Colorado Ballet’s Managing Director of Advancement Adam Sexton with newly installed Denver Ballet Guild President Karen Crossman

Nominating Chair Pam Piro with some of the DBG officers installed: CO-VP In Schools Program Jane Netzorg, Treasurer Trish Armstrong, CO-VP Young Dancers Competition Marlo Wagner, Recording Secretary and CO-VP Young Dancers Competition Kelli Fisher

Membership Meeting Chairs Susan Struna, Julie Bearup and Alyson Graves with gorgeous floral centerpieces from Piper’s Lane

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Some retail space will be converted to mixed-use residential

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

On May 14, the economic development group of the South Metro Denver Chamber, chaired by Spencer Way, director of operations at Littleton Adventist Hospital, held a panel discussion on the impact of the pandemic and the future of retail in south metro Denver.

Park Meadows Retail Resort Whitney Miller, director of operations at Park Meadows Resort Business Improvement District (BID) said that the number of residents in Denver South (according to

Whitney Miller has been executive director of district operations and contract management for Park Meadows shopping Center for six years.

denver-south.com, a major economic development organization) increased 18 percent between 2011 and 2019 to 283,320 people. Of that total population, 31 percent are between the ages of 35 and 54.

Very soon after the initial shutdown in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the BID began working in partnership with the City of Lone Tree, Tri County Health Department, Douglas County and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to craft the necessary improvements and procedures to obtain a variance so that its retailers could operate in some capacity. By doing so, Park Meadows was able to open three weeks earlier than any other large, enclosed shopping mall in the state. By early July 2020, approximately 80 percent of its tenants had reopened with masking requirements, social distancing, and enhanced sanitation and ventilation. Until January 2021, Park Meadows was the only shopping center in the state that was able to operate a food court. Since they began to reopen in 2020, Park Meadows has added over 75 designated parking spaces in 16 locations around the mall for curbside pick-up. That function will be retained, even with retail and restaurants fully reopening.

Miller named new restaurants and stores coming to Park Meadows in the next few months: Sukiya Ramen, Shake Shack, Sbarro, Popeyes, Warby Parker, Fabletics, and Electra Maccanica.

Sharing that she is often asked if “we are afraid of Amazon,” Miller said, “People will turn to online shopping at times, but brick and mortar retail comprises 80 to 85 percent of our tax dollars. We

“I expect the trend of the future to be toward more mixed-use retail going forward, including residential.

That’s what we’re seeing.”

–Whitney Miller

ask, “Would you buy a wedding dress on Amazon?” and “Would you buy a Tesla on Amazon?”

The BID is funded by a portion of the sales tax generated by the shopping center to promote, maintain, and improve the property on an ongoing basis

Alberta Development, LLC

Scott Hall, principal development partner for retail and residential builder Alberta Development, LLC said that Alberta, headquartered in the Denver Tech Center, has done over 220 development projects, including Southlands in Aurora, Cornerstone at Parker & Jordan Roads, Promenade in Castle Rock, and the Streets of Southglenn in Centennial. He named businesses they have worked with over the years as including Whole Foods, Chick-fil-A, Torchy’s Tacos, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Athletica.

Hall said, “The pandemic created challenges. The winners were grocers like Whole Foods, Kroger, and Trader Joes, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree. Losers included Macy’s which is closing 45 stores, Victoria’s Secret, which is closing 100 stores,

Bed Bath, and Beyond, which will close 240 stores, movie theaters, gyms, and entertainment venues. Retailers who created an online presence have done well.”

He said that drive-through restaurants became very profitable during 2020 when sitdown restaurants were closed.

Going forward, Hall shared that there were 3,597 new store openings in Q1 of 2021 and sales were up 11 percent over 2020. Hall believes that “shopping centers have reason to be optimistic. Most sales in Q1 of 2021 were in person...

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continue to see downward pressure on rent, especially with big box stores. Walmart and Target have smaller concept stores now. Some manufacturers are now opening their own branded stores, like Nike and Patagonia.”

The good news, Hall said, is that, “The population in Colorado is growing, along with new residential. New people will need new stores and restaurants to service them. They might be smaller stores, but there will still be expansion. With golf in January and skiing in July and 300 days of sunshine, who doesn’t love that?” Once we are back at full capacity for sporting events and concerts, people will be ready to spend some of the money they’ve saved. We are optimistic that 2021 will be a great year.” He added, “The U.S. has twice as much retail as any other country. There will probably be some contraction in retail and it will be converted to multi-family residential.” That is currently being proposed at the Streets of Southglenn in Centennial in the space that formerly housed Sears.

Park Meadows’ Miller joined in to agree with Hall, predicting, “I expect the trend of the future to be toward more mixed-use retail going forward, including residential.

That’s what we’re seeing.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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CCSD parents speak out on issues of race and inclusivity in curriculum

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

In recent meetings of the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education (CCSD), several parents have made pointed remarks on issues involving how different groups are treated and their lack of inclusion in district curriculum.

At the regular monthly CCSD school board meeting on March 8, a woman who described herself as an African-American mother of a 5th grader at CCSD’s Arrowhead Elementary told the board that her daughter and her daughter’s 21 classmates were given “a slave test.” She read from what she said was the test, “Question number eight: In general, which slave had the hardest life? Was it A) a field worker B) house-servant C) skilled carpenter, or D) kitchen gardener...We have a serious problem…You have been infecting our children with racism, colorism, white supremacy, white privilege.

Not only did you teach this, you graded it. My child…came to me

and said, “Mama, you’re going to be really upset at this test that I took. We’re learning for Black History Month, slavery.” Our history started here in the Bible, not at the capturing of slaves… of African ancestry. I’m not an immigrant. I’m a luxury import, to build your country and your lives.

You’re not going to keep teaching our children lies.” She then read another question she said was from the test her daughter took.

“What was an overseer’s main job? A) to evaluate the price of slaves” (she did not read the other answer options) but continued, “I asked my daughter, how much does a slave cost…with inflation and now I know how to read.

You’re not going to keep selling lies. You should be ashamed…

We have knees on our neck and an education system that let this fall through the cracks.…At least $40 million goes to pay for the education system here in the state of Colorado, but I’m from the southern Confederate south that built this country from cotton to cannabis. You…need to unteach

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this lie. This textbook, where you have a picture of an overseer, and you said, “Why do you think this man is being whipped?...You’re going to have to unlearn and unteach and redo and tell the community what you’ve been teaching fifth graders at Arrowhead Elementary for the last ten years since this book was published…You’re going to have to fix this.”

The following day, The Villager reached out to CCSD for a response to these statements.

They told us, “We are already in the process of reviewing curriculum and instructional materials to ensure they are aligned to our values of inclusivity and racial and cultural equity. Teachers are getting ongoing training and support about state standards and how to apply them through a culturally responsive lens. In this instance, the lesson and content standards were not appropriately taught. We have addressed the matter through the personnel process.”

On April 12, at the regular monthly meeting of the school board, Colleen Chan, founder of the CCSD Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) task force, said, “There is an urgent need for immediate implementation of Asian American history in our social studies curriculum…

History textbooks often define whose experiences and perspectives are necessary, legitimate,

and significant in telling the story of the United States…What is included in the curriculum sends a message to students…For far too long, Asians have been virtually erased from American history… thereby excluding us from being part of this national identity. In grades four, eight, and ten, we teach Colorado state history, but (it) leaves out Denver’s Hop Alley (Denver’s original Chinatown near 20th and Blake Streets, once home to approximately 1,400 Chinese immigrants, razed in 1940 and replaced with warehouses and industrial buildings), the critical contribution of Chinese miners and railroad workers, without whom the west would have never been developed.” Chan emphasized the importance of instituting curriculum changes this summer.

Moonsun Chang, a parent of two Cherry Creek High School students and the principal of the Korean Academy of Colorado located in Cresthill Middle School in Highlands Ranch, said, also at the April 12 school board meeting, “Everyone is familiar with this country’s beginnings, but many people do not know that during the California gold rush in the 1850’s, the Chinese, followed by the Japanese and the Koreans and the Vietnamese (legally immigrated to the United States).” Chang explained that despite more than 170 years of

living in the U.S., Asian Americans born in this country are frequently asked where they are from, because it is assumed they were born elsewhere. “We need to start this change with education,” she said, adding, “Schools are a place that not only convey knowledge to students, but also form their consciousness.”

Later that evening, Kristie Dang explained that her two children who attend Cottonwood Creek Elementary School are half Vietnamese and half Scandinavian. Working in the human resources field, she said, “I strongly believe that (discrimination claims she has dealt with in her job) could have been avoided with earlier education on our diverse American history (that) includes Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and so many other marginalized groups…We need to teach (our students) the language of equity.

We need to show them that learning should reflect a full and accurate history of all Americans…

We (need) to add their stories to our incomplete American history curriculum…This country is on the edge of change when it comes to embracing diversity and I’d like to ask (CCSD) to be one of the first districts to take the lead for Asian Americans. Please add in the curriculum that’s necessary to include their history.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

Colorado’s restaurant industry lost more than $3 billion in 2020

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

A panel discussion sponsored by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce led by longtime restaurant industry leader Larry Herz on May 14 featured Mollie Steinemann, manager of local government affairs for the Colorado Restaurant Association. She represents the industry with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and liquor licensing authorities.

Steinemann reported that on March 16, 2020, all Colorado restaurants were ordered to shut down for indoor dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That

resulted in the loss of over $3 billion in 2020 alone. At the height of indoor dining closures, the industry shed 94,000 jobs.

Steinemann explained, “Profit margins are about three to five percent for most restaurants, so with the closure of indoor dining, it was impossible to pivot without huge losses.” She continued, “When counties moved to level red in November and December, many employees lost their jobs for a second time. It’s going to require substantial support and time for this industry to get back on its feet. Economists are projecting it will take five to seven years. Many will never recover.”

As the pandemic continued, restaurants looked for ways to remain solvent. Adaptations

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Being ‘Woke’ Doesn’t Work

As a veteran, my first awareness of the ‘Woke’ movement came when I was stunned to see NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Needless to say, myself and many friends stopped watching. After all, how could anyone want to cheer for teams like the Pittsburg Kneelers who don’t respect our flag? Not worrying about having access to apolitical sports, I continued to watch the NBA which had not succumbed to the ‘Woke’ plague. However, that came to a screeching halt last year. I turned on the TV and was horrified to see Black Lives Matter protestors looting and burning down minority businesses all across our country. Shortly thereafter, I tuned in to an NBA game and was stunned to see that they had painted Black Lives Matter on the court. So, adios to the NBA for supporting people who loot and

burn down minority businesses.

Now being short of sports programs to watch, I turned to baseball, the great American pastime. That all went well until MLB decided that requiring a voter ID was a supposed suppression of voting rights. This faulty belief caused MLB to move the All-Star game out of Atlanta to Denver. The ‘Woke’ MLB must surely be aware that almost everyone has an ID so they can drive, fly, get medical attention, cash a check etc. What is wrong with asking people to provide that ID to vote? MLB’s unfortunate politicization of this issue will once again hurt minority businesses in Atlanta which is 60% black.

That loss of revenue from the All-Star game will be significant. Denver cannot make that up because only 10% of our population is black.

As we can clearly see, the ‘Woke’ movement tramples on American values,

Mollie Steinemann is manager of local government affairs for the Colorado Restaurant Association, which has approximately 3,500 restaurant members, a board of directors with 60+ people, a paid staff of 19, and eight chapters around the state.

included alcohol for takeout and delivery, being allowed to sell Continued on page 13

law and order, minority businesses and plain old common sense. These ‘Woke’ sports franchises can help combat this by taking a couple of positive steps. First, if the NFL is serious about social justice, they could ask their players to spend a lot of time in south Chicago where black on black murders are skyrocketing. The NFL could provide coaches, mentors, financial support for single mothers, etc. The NBA could offer to rebuild the minority businesses that were looted and burned down by BLM. MLB could

schedule next year’s All-Star game in Atlanta to give a boost to minority businesses.

As is plain to see, being ‘Woke’ doesn’t help our country. Hopefully these sport franchises will recognize that and do some positive things for our country. If they do, who knows, they might even get some fans back.

Charles Newton Highlands Ranch

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The second graduating class of the pandemic moves forward

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tudents across the country will forever remember where they were when it was announced in 2020 they would be headed home until further notice.

Two weeks became three, then four. Weeks became months. Remote learning became a reality, Zoom a household term and poor camera work the accepted norm.

What is even more incredible to comprehend is that the second graduating class of this pandemic is getting ready to leave high school this month.

Many students spent some of the most important months of their high school careers learning in an environment of isolation. There was no play book for this scenario.

Students, teachers, and school districts navigated the best they could and are still taking each week as it comes.

Sports have been scattered, homecoming and proms canceled, and many have lost out on the memorable commencement ceremony they imagined.

All of which makes it even more impressive when you find students who have battled through this period, risen to the occasion, and achieved long-anticipated academic Continued from page 12

goals.

Dihana is a senior Boys Hope Girls Hope Academy scholar at Aurora Central High School. She is currently attending school remotely.

She is excited about graduating but does feel a small sense of loss for the expected senior year she missed out on.

While she has continued to talk to many friends throughout the past year with the use of technology, she admits it just is not the same as walking the halls and spending that special time with them.

Although Aurora Central High School is on a hybrid schedule, Dihana also attends class at Pickens Technical College, taking a few electives and the coordinated schedules do not allow her to

attend in-person learning.

Dihana is headed to University of Colorado - Boulder in the fall, earning four different scholarships. She has admittedly always been disciplined and believes that played a significant role in getting her through a very difficult period, while not losing

“Not everyone did the right thing with that CARES Act money. It will be interesting to see if those programs ever get audited by anyone.”

–Larry Herz

Kimberly

sight of her goals.

“I have been a part of Boys Hope Girls Hope since freshman year and they have always given me the support and help I needed throughout high school,” says Dihana. “It made a significant difference.”

Even during remote programming, the BHGH team helped her by providing mentoring, tutoring, help with college essays and applications, scholarship dollars and this summer, they will prep her for college life.

Kimberly, also a graduating BHGH Scholar at Aurora

Central High School, just committed to Regis University. She plans to pursue a career in medicine. She is another senior that took concurrent courses at Community College of Aurora. Kimberly reports that she will be graduating high school with 41 college credits. Clearly, this pandemic has not slowed her down.

Her sister also currently attends CCA. Together, they motivate each other, as well as their younger brother.

They set times at the house for homework and other windows for relaxing with a little television. They built that environment for themselves.

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food and provisions like toilet paper and toothpaste, expanded outdoor patios, and winter outdoor dining. “Expanded outdoor patios were huge for restaurants, especially with support and encouragement from state and local government. Winter outdoor dining was hit and miss,” said Steinemann.

She also shared that the experience of the last year has provided both “silver linings and lessons.”

Larry Herz is a longtime leader in the local restaurant industry. He started many restaurants in the Denver area, including Carmine’s on Penn, Indigo, Uncle Sam’s, A-Bar Union Station, Go Fish Gill, and 730 South.

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part of her success was being a part of Boys Hope Girls Hope. She goes on to say, “If there was a school essay that needed another pair of eyes or a college scholarship application, I relied on them.

I cannot imagine if I had not been a part of Boys Hope Girls Hope.”

Both Dihana and Kimberly have showcased incredible academic careers thus far and are excited for what is to come. They look forward to a change in environment and their next chapter. The unknown can be exciting. And just maybe, it will entail a normal freshman year.

Established in 1993, BHGHCO has provided more than 400 scholarships to young men and women of potential. The organization is founded on the belief that education is one of the primary tools required to break the cycle of poverty, abuse, and neglect. As a nonprofit, they rely on the generosity of others to make these success stories possible. Their annual Hope Challenge Golf Tournament at Colorado Golf Club is June 28, 2021. If you would like to support this organization, there are foursome and sponsorships still available.

To learn more visit bhgh colorado.org. To take part in the Hope Challenge, simply visit hopechallenge.org.

in the general assembly, would extend the date to which on-premises sellers of alcohol beverages may offer those beverages for take-out and delivery five years past its current expiration of July 1, 2021. It also “creates a communal outdoor dining area program (that) allows multiple licensees (such as taverns, hotels, restaurants, and brew pubs) to attach to Continued on page 16

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with KECI Colorado Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as RFP #20-35 ACJC West Employee Parking Lot Slope Stabilization. The work generally consisted of Sitework services to include Stabilization of the west slope of the employee parking lot. Final Settlement will be made on June 2, 2021.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed

by KECI Colorado Inc. or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by KECI Colorado Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by KECI Colorado Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including June 1, 2021.

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This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from KECI Colorado Inc.

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Published in The Villager First Publication: May 13, 2021 Last Publication: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10250 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Board of County Commissioners permits, in the East Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County will meet to consider the following proposed budget resolutions (NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID19 emergency the hearing may be conducted through remote access – please check the May 25, 2021 public meeting agenda at https:// arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx for specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing):

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County to amend the adopted 2021 Annual Budget as follows: a.

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Transfer $310,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund, and appropriate in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for funds received in 2020 from Cherry Creek Schools for use in 2021.

Transfer $3,052 from the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, to the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office, and recognize and appropriate the same amount to upgrade an approved

Request to increase the authorized staffing level in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office by 5.0 FTE for the Behavioral Co-Responder Program with no change in appropriation.

Transfer $26,749 from the General Fund, Information Technology, to the Capital Expenditure Fund, Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility Door Control Project and recognize and appropriate the same amount to purchase additional security cameras.

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Transfer $26,086 from the unappropriated balance of the Grant Fund, Community Resources, from unspent revenue from the prior year.

Recognize and appropriate $63,767,455 in the Grant Fund, Administrative Services, for rental assistance as part of estimated American Rescue Plan Act federal funds.

Recognize and appropriate $7,783,695 in the Grant Fund, Administrative Services, for the estimated American Rescue Plan Act federal funds for rental assistance.

Recognize $2,293,370 for reimbursements and fees and appropriate $219,881 in the Infrastructure Fund, Public Works & Development for Rural Transportation Impact fees, unallocated transportation fees, and the Main Street Villas project.

Recognize $2,465,946 in the Open Spaces Sales Tax Fund, Open Spaces & Intergovernmental Relations, as revenue received from partner agencies for the Regional High Plains Trail.

Recognize and appropriate $1,200,000 in the Social Services Fund, Human Services, for the Public Health Emergency (PHE) Locked-In Grant to help with the increase in Medicaid cases that were initiated during the public health emergency to determine eligibility.

Recognize and appropriate $20,000 in the General Fund, Public Works & Development, for the new After-Hours Building Inspections Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Budget Officer shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Division of Local Government and with the affected spending agencies.

Transfer $30,001 from the General Fund, Administrative Services, and appropriate same amount in the General Fund, Aid to Agencies, to fund 2021 awards.

Published in The Villager Published: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10254 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-21-21 ON-CALL SERVICES FOR AUDIO / VISUAL MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT & NEW INSTALLATION

Transfer $169,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and appropriate in the General Fund, Human Resources Department that was unspent in the prior year for $100,000 for diversity, equity, and inclusion training;

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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners will consider the following budget amendments to the 2021 budget; and WHEREAS, this matter has been published pursuant to Section 29-1-109, C.R.S., as required by law.

Request to increase the authorized staffing level in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office by 0.25 FTE to increase an existing 0.75 FTE, Senior Administrative Assistant to a full 1.00 FTE with no change in the appropriation.

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RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2021 Annual Budget pursuant to Statute; and

Transfer $9,515 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund and appropriate in the General Fund, Sheriff’s Office, for JAG grant funds received in 2020 to purchase the capital asset, AMVision Streaming Interface Software, that was approved at the 3rd quarter budget review in 2020 but was missed during the reappropriation process.

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$21,000 for postage due to the additional communication needs to reach employees working from home; and, $48,000 for professional services to cover increased service agreements, service awards, background checks, tuition reimbursement, and compensation/market surveys.

Transfer $677,250 from the unappropriated balance of the Capital Expenditure Fund to the Facilities & Fleet Management COVID Building Project for additional County facilities upgrades.

Transfer $2,891 from the unappropriated balance of the Central Services Fund and appropriate the same in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to increase an approved capital asset for security cameras for the Sheriff’s Administration Building.

Transfer $230,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Central Services Fund and appropriate in the Central Services Fund, Sheriff’s Office to replace the existing Sno-cat and hauling equipment with a new truck, trailer, and snow machine.

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Transfer $29,084 from the unappropriated balance of the Fair Fund from unspent funds in 2020 for costs of the 2021 fair event.

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Transfer $150,000 from the unappropriated balance in the Arapahoe/Douglas Works Fund, Community Resources for unspent revenue from the prior year.

Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for on-call maintenance, support, and new installation of the County’s audio/visual equipment as specified herein from a source(s) of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-21-21) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website.

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 June 17, 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: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10255 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction.

The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom. com. Both auctions are open to the public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10256 ___________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: PEYTON ARAGON and JEREMIAH HAVIS JR., Children, and concerning RACHEL ARAGON, STERLING COMPTON (DECEASED), and JEREMIAH HAVIS, Respondents.

Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 Case No: 21JV196 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, JEREMIAH HAVIS, is set for JUNE 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ bonnie.mclean •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 925 850 797.

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

Dated this 12th day of May 2021.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 303-636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10257 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest Of: OAKLEE AVERY, Child, and concerning AMANDA CAMPBELL and TREVOR AVERY, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: 303.636.1308 Case No: 21JV214 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Mother, AMANDA CAMPBELL and Respondent Father, TREVOR AVERY is set for June 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding some 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/ Division22 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664.

When prompted enter code 145 993 4462.

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

Date: May 10, 2021 Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 Published in The Villager Published: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10258 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest Of: MARKUS EAST and ROSEMARIE EAST, Children, and concerning LINDSEY EAST, KEVIN VAUGHN, and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: 303.636.1308 Case No: 21JV19 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an

Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Father, John Doe is set for August 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding some 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/ Division22 • 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 +1-720-650-7664.

When prompted enter code 145 993 4462.

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

Date: May 13, 2021 Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 Published in The Villager Published: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10259 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, City of Greenwood Village, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before May 30, 2021 with the Board of Directors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Icenogle Seaver Pogue A Professional Corporation Published in The Villager Published: May 20, 2021 Legal # 10260 ___________________________

MISCELLANOUS NOTICE: Annual return of the Lewan Family Foundation, a private foundation, is available for inspection during regular business hours at 1400 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222 by any citizen who requests it within 180 days after the date of this notice. Foundation manager is Paul R. Lewan, 303-968-2241.

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Attempting to save their son from combat, his parents enlist him as a German soldier. Later he becomes a driver for one of Hitler’s generals. Mix in a love story and espionage, the book is captivating. I couldn’t believe what one man experienced in the last few years of the war.

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SB21-035, also pending, would protect restaurants by “prohibiting a third-party food delivery service (GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats) from taking and arranging for delivery or pickup of an order from a retail food establishment without the establishment’s consent.”

The other issue that Steinemann said is crucial for the survival of restaurants is that the state backfill the state unemployment trust fund with federal stimulus dollars. She said, “This must happen...The fund is completely insolvent. Without the state moving to backfill the fund, rates will increase. We are already hearing some restaurants report that their

rates have increased by $4,000 a month.”

The industry would also like to see Colorado create a state version of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law in March because the federal program did not have enough money to solve the problem in this state.

Steinemann described several possible programs that the state could create and fund to support the restaurant industry: 1. Employee hiring and retention bonuses 2. A media public awareness campaign about the benefits of a career in the restaurant industry 3. Gift cards to restaurants as incentives for people to get vaccinated 4. Buy-one-get-one-free or free

beverages or desserts to anyone who can prove they’ve been vaccinated.

Steinemann wanted to make sure people remember that, “Colorado will remain a leader in culinary innovation.”

The last subject raised was the impact of the millions of dollars of CARES Act money on the restaurant industry. Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully asked Steinemann if that money served the purpose for which it was intended. Steinemann said that oftentimes, the criteria were too restrictive for some businesses to take advantage of, but noted that, “that is the nature of government programs.”

Herz added the observation that, “Not everyone did the right thing with that (CARES Act) money. It will be interesting to see if those programs ever get audited by anyone.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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That was the pivot point in my youth -- discovering God gave us plants for medicine! (In fact, all pharmaceuticals originated from herbs and plants until scientists learned how to make “patentable” synthetic drugs.)

And this made worse by “Drug Side Effects.” Clinical Nutrition Analyses of clients Laboratory Reports revealed their reported “Drug Side Effects” were actually symptoms of toxicity and nutrient depletion from the chemicals in their drugs.

Now, with a fervent interest, I studied Herbs and any related “Health Care” subject, which led to three degrees (two doctorates), and becoming board certified, so I could coach others in living healthier and help them heal, maintain optimal health and prevent disease. And doing this with God’s original medicines that now includes 21st Century “Advanced Clinical Nutrition” research; hence my company’s name.

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Original Purpose for Medicine The answer, I found, was that Americans were uneducated in

Taking a 2nd drug to suppress the “side effects” of the 1st drug, a 3rd drug to suppress the 2nd and so on, perpetuates an increasing cycle of deficiencies and toxicity that in time leads to the medical industry’s fundamental purpose: life-threatening emergencies.

A New Perspective OR Paradigm on “Health Care!”

“Health Care” should mean promoting Health, not managing Disease. A true “Health Care” System promotes principle-centered healthy lifestyles, unpolluted environments and disease prevention in all educational systems.

(Principle-centered means living according to the biological, biochemical and bioenergetic laws or principles that govern the healthy function of the body and its environment.)

Health Care also means non-drug Therapies. For example: Through a Clinical Nutrition Analysis of your biochemistry, asymptomatic and symptomatic causes of current biochemical processes “towards” disease are identified.

So rather than just medically detect the disease earlier, this gives you the opportunity to correct the causes and prevent the disease from even happening.

Also, those with diagnosed diseases have the potential to reverse their disease processes and restore health and/or, at least, significantly improve their current state of health and slow these processes down, if the latter started CN Therapy too late to fully restore their health.

In my 40’s, a Clinical Nutrition Analysis revealed I was in the process of developing Lupus; though asymptomatic.

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I am writing you because I want to share over 47 years of study and clinical experience successfully helping my clients. I also want to be a trusted and reliable resource for you to accomplish your goal of living healthier and longer.

I write so you know there are healthier and safer options, than drugs and surgery, that actually get to the root causes of your health challenges, rather than just suppress your symptoms and manage your disease. In fact, you are not a fully informed patient, if you are only aware of your medical options. Remember…

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