Last month, the 310-unit Vue West apartment complex at 4811 S. Niagara Street in Denver’s Belleview Station neighborhood sold for $123.5 million, or $398,387 per unit. The building is six stories tall and apartments range in size from studios to three-bedrooms.
The purchaser, Sequoia Equities, Inc., reportedly has also recently purchased two other area rental properties, both in Greenwood Village, the 248-unit Parc Apartments at 5500 DTC Parkway and the 236-unit Isabella
Darlis Lamb, a resident of Greenwood Village for over 40 years, passed away January 17, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Wausau, Nebraska in 1938, Darlis was a renowned sculptor who spent her life pursuing her passion for art.
Darlis’ sculptures were recognized for their elegant form, classical expression, and sensitive design, whether capturing the grace and dignity of the female figure or an intimate moment in the human spirit’s journey. Her remarkable trompe l’oeil still life series entitled French Lessons portrayed fruit and objects in relationships that encouraged viewers to create their own narrative.
Darlis was educated at the University of
Apartment Homes at 5400 S. Park Terrace Avenue.
The new nine-story Vectra Bank headquarters building opened in December at 7222 E. Layton Avenue in Belleview Station.
We reported last month that the 19-story, 204-guest room Kimpton Claret boutique hotel is well underway in Belleview Station. It is set to open next year.
Front Range Land & Development company, the master developer of Belleview Station, is said to have proposed two more towers at 6700 E. Union Avenue. One would be 19 stories and the other would be 20 stories.
Meanwhile, the stalemate over how to manage ever-increasing
Nebraska and Creighton University, Omaha, and worked as a painter and printmaker before becoming a sculptor in 1982. Her sculptures are represented in several prestigious public collections and gardens, including Benson Park Sculpture Garden in Loveland, Colorado, where she has three permanent bronzes: The Old Greek, The Old Greek’s Wife, and The View, a bas relief. She was the first woman to complete 25 consecutive years of participation in their Annual Sculpture in the Park and the third woman to have a permanent bronze added to the Park.
Throughout
traffic in the area continues with no movement from any of the participants who are stymied by the position of the City and County of Denver. It has been over three years since Wilson and Company, a consultant hired by all the area jurisdictions, concluded that the most sensible way to address the longstanding, increasing traffic bottleneck at the Belleview and I-25 interchange is to build a new highway exit at Quincy Avenue, between Hampden and Belleview, primarily to handle vehicles headed to and leaving from the Belleview Station development.
Arapahoe County, Greenwood Village, Centennial, and several of the area’s metro districts agreed
her career as a sculptor, Darlis won numerous international, national, and regional awards, identifying her as one of the country’s most accomplished sculptors. Her still life bronzes began in 1997, winning two Gold Medals and a Bronze Medal for this series, along with many other awards, both regionally and nationally. Her oeuvre of works over the years successfully included figures, nature subjects, zen landscapes, and her most well known works within the series entitled “French Lessons”.
In addition to her contributions to the art world, Darlis was known for her willingness to share her knowledge and expertise with others. She was a jurist in art shows, taught workshops in figurative terra cotta sculpture, and inspired many
with that solution, which was also supported by CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation). Denver disagreed because its overall traffic and transportation plan for the city designated Quincy Avenue as being focused on multi-modal transportation, primarily bikes, pedestrians, and busses.
Nothing has changed in the past three years, except for the addition of multiple office and residential buildings, along with the first hotel in Belleview Station, each bringing hundreds of cars to the area and the Belleview and I-25 interchange, even though many of the residents and employees make use of the Belleview light rail station.
young artists to pursue their dreams. Her biographies are included in Who’s Who in American Art, Who’s Who in the West, and Who’s Who of American Women, among others.
Darlis and her artwork were featured in many publications, including Sculpture in the Rockies (Southwest Art Magazine, pub., 2009) and Successful Women Speak Out-A Collection of Personal Experience and Wisdom from Successful American Women (Stan Shur, 2011).
Her works are included in galleries and private collections across the country. Her website, www.darlislamb.com remains a source of the variety and richness of her prolific career.
Darlis’ family was a significant source of inspiration for her. Her kindness and generosity touched many throughout her life. She was a member of several art organizations, including the North American Sculpture Society, the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, and the National Sculpture Society. Her contributions to the art world and her community will not be forgotten.
Darlis Lamb will be remembered as a talented artist, a
John Chesser, one of the consultants, said, back in March 2020, “When we looked at 2040, the issues at this interchange (Belleview) are different than they are today… The transit-oriented development that Denver is doing in the northwest quadrant (Belleview Station) is one of the biggest deals effecting traffic in this whole area in 2040 that you don’t see the effects of near as much today.”
The Villager reached out to the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure for this article but had not received a reply as of press time. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a teacher who inspired others to pursue their dreams, and a kind and generous person. Her legacy will continue through her sculptures and the countless lives she touched. She is survived by her husband James R. Lamb (Englewood, Colorado), daughter Sherry Lamb Sobh (Urbana, Illinois), sons Michael Lamb (Walterville, Oregon), and Mitchell Lamb (Queensland, Australia) as well as nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
In last week’s Villager, we reported that SSPRD board candidate Elizabeth Watson said that the cost of sending ballots to everyone in the district was $500,000 and it was likely cost prohibitive.
Ms. Watson’s actual words were, “From running last year, I was given the statistic that it would cost $500,000 to mail ballots to every in-district member” and, “I do understand the concern about being fiscally responsible.”
The Villager regrets the error and thanks Elizabeth Watson for pointing it out.
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On April 5, business lobbyist Micki Hackenberger, who has been covering the general assembly for 24 years, had the unenviable task of telling Arapahoe County Republicans meeting at Maggiano’s DTC that the last time their party “had a place at the political legislative table” was 2017, when they had a U.S. Senator and held three statewide offices, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer, along with a majority in the state Senate, compared to today, when they hold no statewide offices or control either chamber of the legislature.
Hackenberger continued, “In 2020, in the wake of Trump’s presidency, Colorado conservatives lost all the power in the legislature. 2022 was a bitter, divisive election. Republicans were hoping to claw back some of that power after redistricting, but after the polls closed on election night, it was literally a wasteland. Republicans lost seats that should never have been lost, (even) in El Paso County, the most conservative county in the world.” Right up until the votes were counted, she said, “Even Democrats expected the GOP to take control of the state Senate.”
She quoted former Republican State Rep. Colin Larson, who was scheduled to assume a leadership role in the legislature before he lost his bid for re-election in 2022, as having said, about that election, “This was an extinction-level event for Republicans. The asteroid ended the reign of the dinosaur and the dinosaur was the Republican Party.”
Asked later what the asteroid was, Hackenberger said, “In Colorado, the Republicans were doing very well. Biden wasn’t doing well. The economy was struggling. They had a good message. Then along came Roe vs. Wade.” Even though Colorado had already dealt with this issue, the Democrats, who had a lot more money, “pounded and pounded on that message that, ‘They’re taking away your right; Republicans are taking away something you have access to.’ It was so much more powerful than we ever anticipated.”
With Democrats controlling the state House 46-19 and the state Senate 23-12, Hackenberger pointed out, “The only thing (Republicans) have is the power of their voice and the ability to debate.” Still, state government is hardly as one-sided as the numbers would indicate. One need only to flip on The Colorado Channel (165 on Comcast/Xfinity) and watch the legislature in session to see, what Hackenberger describes as, “A lot of bills... that you never hear about…are bipartisan…that move through.”
Hackenberg reported that current voter registration in our state is 46% unaffiliated, with Democratic registration numbering just over 1,000,000 voters and Republicans coming in at just over 932,000. She believes, “Colorado is a blue, Democrat, progressive
cess and are focused on their own agendas.
It doesn’t help that, “Republicans have an image problem. They (younger people) think we are all white, old, and heartless,” Hackenberger told the group. “But,” she said, “The Democrats are struggling, as well, because moderate Democrats who are trying to do the right thing are being trolled by the liberal left.”
state, by today’s standards.”
Compared to the two chambers of the general assembly, “Governor Polis is the most conservative,” Hackenberger said, describing him as, “a social liberal (with) a little bit of a libertarian streak,” adding that he, “always wants to lower taxes (and is) pro-choice in education.” She continued, “He realizes you can’t shut oil and gas down overnight, or even in five years,” adding,
“When businesses have to negotiate something in this legislative environment, it’s very wise to try to get the governor’s office engaged.”
Another challenge Hackenberger sees for the GOP is that the general assembly has evolved into a body with a significant number of legislators who are under 30 years old and whose “sole work experience was being somebody’s legislative aide or working on a campaign.” She believes these legislators often have little understanding of or respect for the deliberative pro-
An unusual bill Hackenberger talked about was HB23-1190 Affordable Housing Right of First Refusal, that, “Creates a right of first refusal of a local government to match an acceptable offer for the sale of a residential (multifamily) property or mixed-use multifamily property, subject to the local government’s commitment to using the property as long-term affordable housing.”
It would also allow the local government to assign its rights under this bill, “to the state, to any political subdivisions, to any housing authority in the state, or the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority,” if those entities
Former GOP State Rep.
commit to using the property for long-term affordable housing. HB23-1190 has passed the full state House and the state Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing. It is now being considered on the floor of the state Senate.
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“This was an extinctionlevel event for Republicans. The asteroid ended the reign of the dinosaur and the dinosaur was the Republican Party.”
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Colin Larson on the November 2022 election per Micki HackenbergerLobbyist Micki Hackenberger is managing principal for the Denver office of Husch Blackwell Strategies. Photo by Freda Miklin
“Colorado is a blue, Democrat, progressive state, by today’s standards.”
- 24-year GOP lobbyist Mikki Hackenberger
Mother’s Day is May14, a day to honor the females who populate the earth on which we live. Without mothers the world would end and humanity as we know it would cease.
But, for now, Mother’s Day is a very important event to honor our mothers, living, or deceased. My mother June was an exceptional pioneering schoolteacher, ranch cook, and ultimately the elected Moffat County School Superintendent for 12 years until she retired.
The first lesson I learned from my mother was how to tie my shoes.
She was my home schoolteacher, along with my brother and cousin in a bunkhouse school 28 miles from the nearest town. Prior to teaching us, she graduated from Teacher’s College in Greeley and was the schoolteacher in Maybell teaching all classes through the 12th grade. Following her marriage in 1926 to my ranching father she road horseback to teach school 10 miles away at Saddle Mountain for some rural families. Further, she rode a horse seven miles
to teach at the Lay school. My father relates saddling up a fast walking horse that would carry my mother daily, to and from, the very school that was located between Craig and Maybell on U.S highway 40; once having a small military post and a U.S. post office. We received our mail delivered by car, twice a week, seven miles from Lay to the ranch come rain, or shine. I can remember Stella Craig driving her Buick through deep mud to deliver mail. It was a happy day when the mail arrived and I could read the local newspaper, The Craig Empire Courier. I loved reading the used car ads and dreamed of someday owning my own car.
My mother is described in a book, “Pioneer Women of the West” authored by Julie Jones. She was a great teacher in class and by example. Mother could be tough, yet gentle. Her students adored her, and she was very creative. Along with teaching in rural schools in her early years, she taught the 3rd grade in Craig for 35 years.
One of her greatest accomplishments, in her 83 years on this earth, was teaching our four children, Saundra, Sharon, Susan
and Patrick. They all went through school in Craig and attended after- school sessions at grandmother and grandfather’s house. They all hail her lessons as a great part of their success in school and later life.
All three of my daughters won contest trips from the Odd Fellows Lodge to the United Nations Assembly in New York City.
While my father taught me how to work, my mother taught me basic education. I can max the iPhone quizzes on nursery rhymes. I remember how to color Easter Eggs and mixing flour with water to make glue. I could write long hand and read by the time I was six-years old.
She was a great grandmother for my children who will honor their mother, my wife Gerri, the publisher of
The Villager, who has spent her life making me look good. She is the glue that holds the family together.
My daughters and granddaughter Michelle, have taken Gerri to Vail where they enjoy each other’s company for weekend. I hear there are plans for another upcoming event.
This is a reminder to all to be aware of this special day and to see that your mother is duly honored on her day. My wife Gerri, as a mother, earns my respect for all that she does every day, and is an inspiration to our family.
Women are reaching a pinnacle of success that is well deserved and hard earned.
Mother’s Day is special and so are all women.
Guests gathered over lunch at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion in Capitol Hill on April 26.
Newborns in Need was started for Denver Health and the Denver Health Foundation
Many of the attendees have volunteered with the program for years.
One-third of all babies in Denver are born at Denver Health. Ninety percent of
them come from families who struggle to get by making the essential items provided through Newborns in Need absolutely vital.
Information about the program is available at www. denverhealthfoundation.org/ programs/healthy-communities/ newborns-inneed/ or by contacting Sharon Mushkin at Sharon.Mushkin@dhha.org or call 303-602.2985
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because 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 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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God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.
– Rudyard KiplingSome of the room-full of donations collected at the 20th Anniversary event. Glory Weisberg, Dr. Sharon Langendoerfer, Dr. Patricia Gabon, Jean Galloway, Frances Owens, and Robin Engleberg.
Aspectacular evening at Denver Museum of Nature & Science raised funds for Central City Opera (CCO). The “Shakespeare in Love” theme featured entertainment from the
cast of this year’s production of Kiss Me, Kate. Soprano Emily Brockway, Mezzo Jennifer DeDominici and Baritone Alex DeSocio performed with Dr.
Jeremy Reger at the piano. The 2023 CCO Festival Season runs June 24 – August 6. (Romeo & Juliet – Kiss Me, Kate – Othello). Tickets: centralcityopera.org. FLEURISH
RIGHT: Honoree Nancy Parker (a driving force for CCO for 40 years) with her son Scott and daughter Suzy Twombly
LEFT: Theatre of Dreams Gala Chair Susan Stiff with Howard Janzen (major auction donor), committee member Kim Morss and hubby Richard Dehncke
“I am so honored to serve as the Gala chair, and to say thank you to our wonderful committee. I am especially honored as tonight we are celebrating Nancy Parker, who invited me to join the Guild over 30 years ago! Congratulations to Nancy! I also want to thank our sponsors, and, of course, ALL OF YOU for making this evening possible.
-Susan Stiff, Theatre of
Dreams Gala Chair
CCO President and CEO Pamela Pantos with CCO Board Member Sonny Weigand and wife Pam Photos by Scottie Iverson
ABOVE: Stunning tower of florals by KaraKara Blooms
BELOW, LEFT: CCO VP of Development Scott Finlay, CCO Music Director John Baril, CCO Board Co-Chair Heather Miller, (UMB Bank sponsor), CCO Board Co-Chair Roopesh
Aggarwal
BELOW: Brian and Sarah Woods (CCO board secretary and Curator of Historic Properties & Archives at El Pomar Foundation), Susan Rawley (CCO board member and VP of Private Banking at Vectra Bank) and husband Matt, Jaclyn and Brian Weldon (CCO board member and market president of First Western Trust – Cherry Creek)
CHEERS!”CCO staff member Meg Ozaki Graves, Jerry Combs (Wine Pull donor with Republic National Distributing Company) and Wine Pull Co-Chairs Natela Manuntseva and James Eckhart, Jr. CCO Capital Campaign Co-Chair Anne McGonagle and adoring hubby Tom
Laura Carno is executive director of FASTER, short for Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response. FASTER has trained thousands in emergency medicine and emergency armed response. Instructors are from law enforcement. Those tak-
ing the training learn what law enforcement has learned. Carno posed the question: “If there is a shooter in your school, what do you have in place?” How do we keep safe until law enforcement arrives? FASTER equips school employees so they are trained
to avoid what CAN happen. John and Maria Castillo are often at FASTER courses. John actually took the training himself! The Castillos are parents of Kendrick Castillo, the courageous young man who rushed the shooters at STEM High School and sac-
rificed his life. The threats were made 8 days prior on social media. Laura Carno as well as John Castillo feel the serious problem deserves more attention and are calling for us to be proactive. The Castillos are traveling around the state and country to advocate so others don’t have to experience the loss such as theirs.
Many teachers’ unions and school boards are not interested. Redundancy is needed for safety – layers of safety (some that no one knows about) to deter. Also needed on top of physical deterrents - humans who are trained and armed.
ABOVE, RIGHT: Wynne Shaw and Deborah Mulvey
LEFT: New DCRW member Patricia Anderson, Susan Squyer and Judith Jergensen
Photos by Scottie Iverson
As one of the first events at the newly completed renovation of prestigious Cherry Hills Country Club, Le Bal de Ballet 2023 Debutantes and their moms enjoyed a special tea. Elegant table arrangements complemented the pink theme. Exciting plans and lead up events continue for Denver Ballet Guild’s La Belle Epoque. On June 10, Debutantes and Young Men of Distinction will be presented at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House followed by the Grand Ball at Sheraton Downtown Denver.
– John Castillo, father of Kendrick Castillo who sacrificed his life by rushing shooters at STEM High School in Highlands Ranch
“If you can’t return a student home safe at the end of the day, what else matters…?”2023 Bal de Ballet Chair Maura Johnson, 2024 Chair Katy Truitt and 2025 Chair Dawn Wolf Triplets and twins will be presented in June – Caley, Riley and Keely Walsh with mom Michelle, Faith and Lauren Good with mom Chris Included in the Class of 2023 – Lauren Frankmore, Caroline Gibson, Megan Ho, Reagan Digby, Sutton Damiano Denver Ballet Guild President Kelli Fisher and President-Elect Allison Dodge Photos by Scottie Iverson
On April 23, former Denver mayoral candidate State Rep. Leslie Herod, who came in fifth out of 17 candidates with 11% of the votes cast in the April 4 primary, endorsed Mike Johnston in the runoff with former mayoral chief of staff and Denver Metro Chamber CEO Kelly Brough.
Herod said, “I shared countless debate and forum stages with Mike over the past months, and I know that he has the passion, commitment, and vision to tackle Denver’s toughest problems, like affordable housing, safer streets for our families, and the homelessness crisis.”
Johnston, who received the highest vote total in the primary, with 24.5% of the votes cast, was the candidate endorsed by the Denver Post leading up to the primary.
On April 28, former
Denver mayoral candidate State Sen. Chris Hansen, who came in sixth out of 17 candidates with 5% of
the votes cast in the April 4 primary, endorsed Kelly Brough in the runoff with former non-profit CEO and
State Senator Mike Johnston.
Hansen said that Brough, “is a proven executive. She knows how to get things
done…has deep experience at city hall…She knows how to make progress on issue after issue, and she can do that from day one as Denver’s next mayor.”
Brough, who came in second in the primary with 20% of the votes cast, was the candidate endorsed by the Denver Gazette leading up to the primary.
Wellington Webb, who was Denver’s mayor from 1991 to 2003, and his wife, former State Rep. Wilma Webb, endorsed Kelly Brough on April 18.
Johnston was endorsed on April 12 by another former Denver mayor, Federico Pena, who held the position from 1983 to 1991.
Ballots for the run-off election will be mailed out to all eligible voters beginning May 15 and must be returned by Election Day, June 6.
Lisa Calderôn, who came in third in the primary, and Andy Rougeot, who came in fourth, had not endorsed either of the finalists for Denver mayor as of press time.
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On April 28, the State Senate passed SB23-279 Unserialized Firearms and Firearm Components to make the manufacture and ownership of unregistered ghost guns (made using 3D printers) illegal, on third and final reading, sending it on to the House for consideration. It is scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee on May 2.
The vote in the Senate on April 28 was 20-12, with all those present voting along party lines, except Sen. Kevin Priola, who changed his affiliation from Republican to Democrat in August 2022 due to his disappointment with the national party’s reaction to the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, but frequently votes with his former party.
The Villager watched the debate on the live video feed available from the Senate floor the day before, when the bill was heard and passed on second reading, to see how legislation actually develops in real time.
That afternoon, SB23-279 prime sponsor Sen. Chris Hansen (D-31) told his colleagues that the goal of the bill was to
reduce the number of unserialized firearms in the state, thereby improving public safety. He pointed to the recent use of ghost guns in the November 2022 Club Q deadly mass shooting in Colorado Springs and the March 2023 shooting of two East High School deans in Denver by a student.
State Sen. Rhonda Fields (D-28), Hansen’s co-sponsor, told her colleagues that this bill “doesn’t take away anyone’s Second Amendment rights,” but rather, seeks to “regulate those who want to make their own guns,” requiring that anyone who currently has a ghost gun serialize and register it by December 31, 2023. She pointed out that, “Ghost guns are becoming the number one choice of firearms for those who can’t comply with a background check.”
Following Sen. Fields, Sen. Kevin Van Winkle (R-30) came to the podium of the Senate to say that before “getting into the intricacies of the debate” on the proposed law, “We ought to…first…look at what laws we have passed already…that perhaps might drive someone to take a look at building their own firearms at home out of fear of being tracked and traced and other things.” To accomplish that, Van Winkle proposed an amendment to SB23-279 to
require the Division of Criminal Justice of the State Department of Public Safety to, “Conduct a study to identify current state laws that encourage people to acquire unregistered, un-serialized firearms,” and, he added, “As part of the study,” which must be completed in 2023, “The division shall survey firearms owners.”
Later, Van Winkle compared the people who make ghost guns to people who build their own motorcycles.
Next, GOP Minority Leader Sen. Kevin Lundeen (R-9), who said he supported Van Winkle’s proposed amendment because it was necessary to determine, “Why would people pursue weapons of this nature (unserialized and unregistered)?” He suggested it might be because President Biden is a Democrat or because a candidate for office from Texas said at one time (referring to former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke in 2019), “We are going to take away everyone’s AR-15,” which weapon, according to Lundeen, “is used for any number of sporting or hunting purposes.”
Responding, Hansen, who has two teenagers who attend East High School, noted that three well-known Republican elected officials, 18th Judicial District Attorney John Kellner, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman,
and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, had testified in favor of SB23-279 when it was heard in committee. Kellner was the GOP candidate for Colorado Attorney General in November 2022.
Sen. Fields returned to the podium to say, “We don’t need to study this…Our District Attorney in Denver and my District Attorney in Arapahoe County…are asking for immediate action.”
The discussion that followed included a statement from Sen. Larry Liston (R-10) that the problem isn’t guns and Colorado was wrong to eliminate the death penalty because, “People who commit these crimes know that the worst thing that’s going to happen to them…if they kill five or 10 or 15 or 20 people, is that there will be life imprisonment and they get free room, free board, free medical care, free everything, and they go, ‘It’s a deal,’ and they’re willing to do it.”
Sen. Mark Baisley (R-4) came up to tell his fellow senators that this bill would “infringe on the folks who simply want to remain powerful in their person in defense of an overzealous government.”
Assistant Minority Leader Sen. Bob Gardner (R-12) spoke for over 30 minutes total and urged a no vote on the bill be-
cause, “Gun violence is not the problem, the problem is people violence.”
Finally, Sen. Nick Hinrichsen (D-3), who had been presiding over the discussion, turned that responsibility over to Majority Whip Sen. Julie Gonzales (D-34) so he could testify that, “It takes an absurd degree of mental contortionism to create an argument against (SB23-279)…Background checks are designed to keep firearms out of the hands of those who cannot legally possess them (Creating a ghost gun) is a way to get around a background check.”
After nearly two hours of discussion that included statements from 11 different senators, four Democrats and seven Republicans, the bill was adopted on second reading on an unrecorded voice vote and the amendment proposed by Sen. Van Winkle failed in the same way. The use of voice votes is regular procedure in the general assembly on first and second readings of bills. A recorded vote is only taken on the third reading, which is the final one. That happened the next day when every Democratic senator (except Priola) voted yes and every Republican senator voted no. Since the Democrats hold the majority, the bill passed. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
I have really enjoyed driving a 2023 Toyota Prius Limited. This silver bullet has outstanding acceleration and economy. I’ve driven some older Prius vehicles where they got mired in snow easily. Not this latest model with a 2.0L engine and with hybrid boost netting 192 horsepower linked with a hybrid synergy transmission. The thrust is impressive and the drive amazing.
Fuel economy is rated at 52 mpg and I averaged around 49 mpg with some mountain drives. The only drawback with this model of Prius is lack of all-wheel drive, although there are AWD versions available too. But, priced at $34,465, Toyota had to
make some reductions in manufacturing costs somewhere.
The Prius has a sleeker, slender body, “Cutting Edge” silver paint, heated front and rear seats, and a boatload of safety features.
All of the Toyota Safety
for station dialing and the Prius has a volume knob, but screen program tuning. While driving it is dangerous to spend seconds staring at the 12.3-inch
charger close to the center console.
Car rear doors have easy open latches
By H. Throttleexcellent handling, and a sleek design. Maybe allwheel drive is an option but doubtful, that is the only weakness with so many pluses for this amazing hybrid.
The acceleration is outstanding with the battery boost and high speeds achieved at ease. How pleasant to rack up great mileage as the hybrid system charges itself from start and stop friction.
Sense options and cross traffic alert.
I would prefer knobs
multi-media screen to select stations and channels. A new angle is the slot smart phone
that work so easily. The driver’s seat has eight-way power and lumbar support. This is a commuters dream car with power, economy,
This is a powerful combination with both engine and battery efficiency that you can enjoy with Toyota warranty and service. Almost the perfect car.
As expected, on April 28, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a packet of four new laws to fight gun violence and forward his previously announced goal of making Colorado one of the ten safest states in the nation. They were:
• HB23-1219 – requiring a three-day waiting period before a gun that is purchased can be obtained;
• SB23-168 – allowing gun violence victims access to the judicial system;
• SB23-169 – increasing the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21;
• SB23-170 – expanding the list of those who can request implementation of the red flag law to medical professionals, educators, and district attorneys.
As he signed the bills, Gov. Polis said, “Today we are taking some important steps to help make Colorado one of the ten safest states, and building upon the ongoing work to make Colorado communities safer. Last year, I was proud to sign a comprehensive public safety plan of action into law to put Colorado on track to becoming one of the ten safest states in the nation, and this legislation today will improve public safety and reduce gun violence. I thank the bill sponsors for bringing this common-sense legislation to my desk.”
The adoption of these four new laws received wide coverage in newspapers, news organizations, and on cable news stations across the country, including The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Examiner, CBS News, The Hill, Axios, National Public Radio, The Guardian, Forbes, CNN, and even the U.K.’s Daily Mail. They also drew the atten-
tion of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO), Colorado’s most vocal pro-gun advocacy group, who announced on that same day that they had, “Filed two lawsuits against Jared Polis and the State of Colorado over HB231219, the unconstitutional minimum waiting period requirements surrounding purchasing a firearm, and SB23-169, which denies the constitutionally protected right to purchase, own, and possess a firearm to legal adults between the ages of eighteen and twenty,” adding that, “Members of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners joined as plaintiffs in the lawsuits – challenging the constitutionality of the newly enacted laws, arguing that their right to keep and bear arms are being directly infringed upon by over-reaching politicians in Denver.”
In a press release, Taylor Rhodes, executive director of RMGO said, “For the last few months, I’ve traveled the state promising our members we would sue over these unconstitutional gun control schemes, and today as the governor signs them into law, we are making good on our promises.”
Dudley Brown, president of RMGO, said, ““Gun control extremists think they can play fast and loose with our constitutionally protected freedoms because of their large majorities, but as we have promised, we will not let that happen,” adding, “The idea that an 18-year-old can vote, serve on a jury that could send someone to jail for life, sign contracts, own property, and even be drafted into our nation’s military, but not be able to purchase a basic hunting rifle is asinine.”
Links to the full text of RMGO’s lawsuits can be found on the group’s website, https://rmgo.org. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
9230 EAST LAKE PL. IN HUNTINGTON ACRES, GREENWOOD VILLAGE. SPECTACULAR TWO-STORY WITH LOW MAINTENANCE YARD AND HUGE DECK. $1,450,000
. . . . with the 5th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select Devon Witherspoon, defensive back, Illinois.
. . . . with the 29th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints select Bryan Bresee, defensive tackle, Clemson.
. . . . with the 37th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select Derrick Hall, defensive end, Auburn.
And there you have it, Broncos fans.
The final price for Russell Wilson and the primary cost of Sean Payton came straight from the mouth of National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell.
In case you don’t recall all of them, here are the specifics of the two acquisitions:
To obtain Payton’s services, the Broncos sent what turned out to be Bresee and their second-rounder next year to New Orleans. (Denver also got a third-round choice in the 2024 Draft.)
To bring Wilson to Denver (along with a fourth-round pick in ‘24), the Broncos gave up three established players— tight end Noah Fant (their first pick in ’19), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (who led the team with six quarterback sacks in ’21) and quarterback Drew Lock—plus five draft choices, who turned out to be:
• Charles Cross, the 9th overall pick in ’22, an offensive tackle who is the first Mississippi State player taken
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in the top 10 of the Draft since 1983;
• Boye Mafe, second round last April, a linebacker from Minnesota; and
• Witherspoon and Hall. (A fifth-round choice in ’23 was traded to Kansas City.)
It’s easy to forget, or never actually grasp, the full cost of an acquisition when draft choices are part of a deal. But picks are people, too. Eventually. And often, they wind up being the more significant part of such a trade.
In the case of Coach Payton, he’ll be worth two players—even if both become stars—PROVIDED THAT Payton eventually gets the Broncos back to the Super Bowl. Or, maybe if he just makes them relevant again.
Wilson, on the other hand, must return to Super Bowl form—whether or not he actually plays in another one—to justify his ultimate price.
In his first season in Denver, as everyone knows, DangeRuss (a play on dangerous that was popularized during his Seattle heyday) was anything but.
His quarterback rating was the lowest of his pro career at 84.4. He threw for only 16 touchdowns, against 11 interceptions. He was sacked 55 times for 368 yards in losses (in 15 games), both personal highs.
It’s way too early to say how Witherspoon and Hall will perform for the Sea-
hawks, though it should be noted that Witherspoon was named Big 10 Defensive Back of the Year for the 2022 season, and Hall, one of Auburn’s captains, was voted the team’s defensive player of the year.
Cross played 99.8% of Seattle’s offensive snaps last season, allowing seven sacks in Geno Smith’s 572 pass attempts (1.2%). And Mafe was on the field for almost 40% of the team’s defensive plays. Fant, meanwhile, was targeted 63 times and caught 50 balls, behind only two wide receivers.
As a result of the Wilson and Payton transactions, the Broncos were without a selection in this year’s Draft until the last choice of the second round, player No. 63. (And that was only because they got Detroit to swap spots, the Lions moving down to 68 but also getting 138 for 183.)
Denver’s selections on Day Two were:
• Marvin Mims, wide receiver, Oklahoma;
• Drew Sanders, linebacker, Arkansas; and
• Riley Moss, cornerback, Iowa.
Mims is small (5-11, 182) but fast, a deep threat as well as one of the top punt returners in this draft. He looks like protection for K.J. Hamler, who is again injured; some analysts think he was a steal at 63.
Sanders was a Butkus Award finalist for Arkansas. His 13.5 sacks suggest he has a knack for getting to the quarterback; those same “experts” think he could develop into a Micah Parsons-type pass rusher.
Moss, one of Iowa’s captains in ’22, is a two-time, first-team all-Big Ten defender. He played 47 college games, which is more than most draft choices, and ballhawked 11 interceptions, seventh-most all-time at Iowa.
The team of Paton & Payton (General Manager George and Coach Sean) appears to have made the best of its lot. The three Day Two picks get high grades.
But that’s only part of the story of their first NFL Draft together.
Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 15 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.
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Graduating from high school or college is a significant milestone that deserves to be celebrated. Hosting a graduation party is a great way to honor the graduate and to bring friends and family together. While hosting such a party can be a daunting task, with a little planning and creativity, you can make it an elegant and memorable event that your guests will cherish for years to come. In this article, we will discuss some tips and tricks to elevate your graduation party and make it a truly special occasion, with a focus on how charcuterie can be a wonderful option.
First, let’s talk about the theme. Choosing a theme for the event can help you narrow down décor options. Some popular themes include black and gold, school colors or a beach or mountain-themed party. Once you’ve selected a theme, a venue will be the next important thing to consider.
You don’t have to rent an expensive event space to host a great graduation party. You can transform your backyard
or living room into a festive celebration with some simple decorations. Balloons, banners, and streamers in the graduate’s school colors can go a long way in setting the mood. Should you choose to rent a space, banquet halls, country clubs, HOA communities and even some churches or religious institutions can offer space for rent.
After the venue, the food and beverages are the next critical aspects. Referring to the selected party theme can give you a start for this. When it comes to the menu, you have a lot of options. You can hire a caterer, have a potluck, or prepare the food yourself. If you want to keep it simple, you can serve appetizers, finger foods, and desserts. One elegant and easy option is a charcuterie board.
Charcuterie is a French term that refers to the art of preparing and preserving meat products. A charcuterie board typically includes a selection of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, bread, nuts, fruits, and spreads. It’s a great option for a graduation party because it’s easy to prepare, looks elegant, and offers a variety of
flavors and textures.
To make a charcuterie board, start by selecting a
variety of cured meats, such as prosciutto, salami, and chorizo. Next, choose a selection
of cheeses, such as brie, cheddar, and gouda. Add some crackers and bread, such as baguette slices or water crackers. Then, add some nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, and some fresh or dried fruits, such as grapes or figs. Finally, add some spreads, such as honey or jam.
For even more details on how to host a fabulous graduation or other gathering this season, scan the QR code to read the full article.
Notice of Application for Use
by Special Review – USS Great Plains Solar LLC
United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”) has applied for Administrative Use by Special Review with Arapahoe County for a Small Solar System Facility called USS Great Plains Solar LLC (Case number Q22-104). This community solar garden will have a capacity of just under 5 MWac, enough to power roughly 1,200 homes per year. USS Great Plains will interconnect to Xcel Energy infrastructure and will power homes, businesses, and public entities in Aurora. This project will be located on ~28 acres currently owned by the Lowry Environmental Trust northwest of where Hampden Ave crosses E-470. This is one of six planned community solar gardens sited at this location, collectively referred to as the Lowry
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
In the Interest of:
JOSIAH BRYAN, ANZALEAH BRYAN, and AAIYHONA BRYAN, Children, and concerning SHAYLAN BRYAN, MARCUS GALAN, JOHNATHAN REED, and THOMAS OLIVER, Respondents.
Shannon Nichols, Esq. #50527
Assistant County Attorney
Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1895
Fax: (303) 636-1889
Case No: 22JV54
Division: 22
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY
HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Father, Johnathan Reed and a Permanent Allocation of Parental Responsibility Hearing are set for May 31, 2023 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.
Projects.
USS Great Plains will be comprised of solar panels mounted on single-axis trackers, which rotate from east to west as the sun moves through the sky to maximize solar production. The panels will be about 6 to 8 feet tall, depending on the tilt angle. The entire project area will be planted with a mix of low-water native grasses and pollinator-friendly habitat and will include wildlife corridors. No permanent structures or buildings are proposed. The Lowry projects will serve as a buffer between expanding residential development and the Lowry Landfill Superfund site and Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Each year, the Lowry Projects will collectively contribute $150,000 in taxes.
Residents, farms, businesses, municipalities, schools, and other
organizations can save money on their monthly electric bill through Xcel Energy’s community solar program. Xcel customers can subscribe to a portion of the electricity generated by USS Great Plains and, in exchange, receive bill credits on their electricity bills, thereby saving money and supporting local clean energy production. For more information on how to subscribe, please visit www.us-solar.com. Furthermore, the Lowry Projects will collectively provide approximately $74M in electricity savings to low-income Xcel Energy customers over their lifetime.
Assuming this project is approved, which should happen in July 2023, construction will begin in March of 2024 and should be complete by November of the same year. To share your thoughts, or to seek more information about this
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/
D18-ARAP-Div22
•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 2594 887 9073.
The Court requests that you be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled so that you can discuss the case with an attorney and/or caseworker, should you wish to do so.
Date: April 28, 2023Shannon Nichols, Esq. #50527
Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People
Published in The Villager
Published: May 4, 2023
Legal # 11201
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: NAVAEH CELIS-PAVEZ, Child, and concerning KARENA BECKEMEYER, and CRISTIAN CELIS-PAVEZ, Respondents.
Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198
Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 / (F) 303-636-1889
Case No: 22JV491
Division: 34
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT PARENTS is set for May 24, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in Division 34 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/ D18-ARAP-Div34
•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 Access code:
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2018;
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of JOSEPHINE L. HARRIS for said year 2018;
That said MUNICIPAL POINT CAPITAL LP, on the 1st day of December, 2022, 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 MUNICIPAL POINT CAPITAL LP, on or about the 12th day of
application, contact Nicole Affleck at US Solar at nicole.affleck@ us-solar.com or the Arapahoe County Planning Division at (720) 874-6650.
Published in The Villager
Published: May 4, 2023
Legal # 11205
Notice of Application for Use by Special Review – USS Hampden Solar LLC
United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”) has applied for Administrative Use by Special Review with Arapahoe County for a Small Solar System Facility called USS Hampden Solar LLC (Case number Q22-104). This community solar garden will have a capacity of 5 MWac, enough to power roughly 1,200 homes per year. USS Hampden will interconnect
2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).
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 24th day of April, 2023.
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 4, 2023
Legal # 11202 District Court Arapahoe. County 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112
Case Number: 23 DR 312 Division 25
Parties Petitioner: Kasope Oluwagbenga Sotinwa
Co-Petitioner: Jason Dodge Lawyer or Party filing: Kasope Oluwagbesa Sotinwa
The court has reviewed the Petitioner’s request for service by: Publication
The court now makes these finds: The Petitioner has used due diligence to have the Respondent personally served and has not succeeded.
The court orders: Service by Publication. The Petitioner must publish a notice in the local newspaper in the county (or specified by the court) once a week for 5 weeks in a row.
Date: April 27, 2023
Magistrate
Published in The Villager
First Publication May 4, 2023
Last Publication June 1, 2023
Legal # 11209
September, 2023, 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 28th day of April, 2023, A.D. Michael Westerberg Treasurer Arapahoe County
Published in The Villager
First Publication: May 4, 2023
Last Publication: May 18, 2023
Legal # 11200
to Xcel Energy infrastructure and will power homes, businesses, and public entities in Aurora. This project will be located on ~30 acres currently owned by the Lowry Environmental Trust northeast of where Hampden Ave crosses E-470. This is one of six planned community solar gardens sited at this location, collectively referred to as the Lowry Projects.
USS Hampden will be comprised of solar panels mounted on singleaxis trackers, which rotate from east to west as the sun moves through the sky to maximize solar production. The panels will be about 6 to 8 feet tall, depending on the tilt angle. The entire project area will be planted with a mix of low-water native grasses and pollinator-friendly habitat and will include wildlife corridors. No permanent structures or buildings are proposed. The Lowry projects will serve as a buffer between expanding residential development and the Lowry Landfill Superfund site and Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Each year, the Lowry Projects will collectively contribute $150,000 in taxes.
Residents, farms, businesses, municipalities, schools, and other organizations can save money on their monthly electric bill through Xcel Energy’s community solar program. Xcel customers can subscribe to a portion of the electricity generated by USS Hampden and, in exchange, receive bill credits on their electricity bills, thereby saving money and supporting local clean energy production. For more information on how to subscribe, please visit www.us-solar. com. Furthermore, the Lowry Projects will collectively provide approximately $74M in electricity savings to low-income Xcel Energy customers over their lifetime. Assuming this project is approved, which should happen in July 2023, construction will begin in March of 2024 and should be complete by November of the same year. To share your thoughts, or to seek more information about this application, contact Nicole Affleck at US Solar at nicole.affleck@ us-solar.com or the Arapahoe County Planning Division at (720) 874-6650.
Published in The Villager
Published: May 4, 2023
Legal # 11206
Notice of Application for Use by Special Review – USS High Plains Solar LLC
United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”) has applied for Administrative Use by Special Review with Arapahoe County for a Small Solar System Facility called USS High Plains Solar LLC (Case number Q22-104). This community solar garden will have a capacity of 5 MWac, enough to power roughly 1,200 homes per year.
USS High Plains will interconnect to Xcel Energy infrastructure and will power homes, businesses, and public entities in Aurora. This project will be located on ~29 acres currently owned by the Lowry Environmental Trust northwest of where Hampden Ave crosses E-470. This is one of six planned community solar gardens sited at this location, collectively referred to as the Lowry Projects.
USS High Plains will be comprised of solar panels mounted on singleaxis trackers, which rotate from east to west as the sun moves through the sky to maximize solar production. The panels will be about 6 to 8 feet tall, depending on the tilt angle. The entire project area will be planted with a mix of low-water native grasses and pollinator-friendly habitat and will include wildlife corridors. No permanent structures or buildings are proposed. The Lowry projects will serve as a buffer between expanding residential development and the Lowry Landfill Superfund site and Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Each year, the Lowry Projects will collectively contribute $150,000 in taxes.
Residents, farms, businesses, municipalities, schools, and other organizations can save money on their monthly electric bill through
Xcel Energy’s community solar program. Xcel customers can subscribe to a portion of the electricity generated by USS High Plains and, in exchange, receive bill credits on their electricity bills, thereby saving money and supporting local clean energy production. For more information on how to subscribe, please visit www.us-solar.com. Furthermore, the Lowry Projects will collectively provide approximately $74M in electricity savings to low-income Xcel Energy customers over their lifetime.
Assuming this project is approved, which should happen in July 2023, construction will begin in March of 2024 and should be complete by November of the same year. To share your thoughts, or to seek more information about this application, contact Nicole Affleck at US Solar at nicole.affleck@ us-solar.com or the Arapahoe County Planning Division at (720) 874-6650.
Published in The Villager
Published: May 4, 2023
Legal # 11207
Notice of Application for Use by Special Review – USS Tallgrass Solar LLC
United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”) has applied for Administrative Use by Special Review with Arapahoe County for a Small Solar System Facility called USS Tallgrass Solar LLC (Case number Q22-104). This community solar garden will have a capacity of 5 MWac, enough to power roughly 1,200 homes per year. USS Tallgrass will interconnect to Xcel Energy infrastructure and will power homes, businesses, and public entities in Aurora. This project will be located on ~26 acres currently owned by the Lowry Environmental Trust northeast of where Hampden Ave crosses E-470. This is one of six planned community solar gardens sited at this location, collectively referred to as the Lowry Projects.
USS Tallgrass will be comprised of solar panels mounted on singleaxis trackers, which rotate from east to west as the sun moves through the sky to maximize solar production. The panels will be about 6 to 8 feet tall, depending on the tilt angle. The entire project area will be planted with a mix of low-water native grasses and pollinator-friendly habitat and will include wildlife corridors. No permanent structures or buildings are proposed. The Lowry projects will serve as a buffer between expanding residential development and the Lowry Landfill Superfund site and Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site. Each year, the Lowry Projects will collectively contribute $150,000 in taxes.
Residents, farms, businesses, municipalities, schools, and other organizations can save money on their monthly electric bill through Xcel Energy’s community solar program. Xcel customers can subscribe to a portion of the electricity generated by USS Tallgrass and, in exchange, receive bill credits on their electricity bills, thereby saving money and supporting local clean energy production. For more information on how to subscribe, please visit www.us-solar.com. Furthermore, the Lowry Projects will collectively provide approximately $74M in electricity savings to low-income Xcel Energy customers over their lifetime.
Assuming this project is approved, which should happen in July 2023, construction will begin in March of 2024 and should be complete by November of the same year.
To share your thoughts, or to seek more information about this application, contact Nicole Affleck at US Solar at nicole.affleck@ us-solar.com or the Arapahoe County Planning Division at (720) 874-6650.
CENTRAL CITY OPERA GUILD
SPRING MEMBERSHIP EVENT
MAY 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Buell Mansion - 1 Buell Mansion Parkway, Cherry Hills Village. Entertainment by Central City Opera Performers. Free for Guild members. Interested in joining -call 303-292-700 or visit centralcity opera.org/ guild Guild members must RSSVP by April 28 at 303-888-8467 or heidi@heidiburose.com Ask about parking.
ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING
MAY 5, 4-5:30 p.m. at Catrina Mexican Grill 3460 S. Broadway in Englewood. Free and open to the public.
CELEBRATION
MAY 10, 4-5:30 p.m.9200 E. Iowa Ave., (1/2 mile north of Parker Road). Free food, kids activities etc. Visit arapahoegov.com/openspaces
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO
HOPE BALL MAY 13
Hyatt Regency Aurora, Denver Conference Center. 5:30 - Midnight. Rene’ Green and Ms. Colorado 2023 Queen Joanie Ryan are 2023 honorary co-chairs. Tickets: barbarareece@aol. com/info@cancerleague.org
NATIONAL ASSOC. OF LETTER
CARRIERS STAMP OUT HUNGER
FOOD DRIVE
MAY 13, leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will collect the items and will get the food to a local food bank or pantry.
SPRING WINE & CHALK ART
FESTIVAL
MAY 13 & 14. Sponsored by Arapahoe County. Sample wines from 15+ Colorado wineries, watch chalk artists bring their masterpieces to life, enjoy live music and entertainment. $10 discount for the first 300 tickets sold! 21+ over only, tickets at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com.
FREE ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATIONAL
CONFERENCE
MAY 17, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Univ. of Denver’s Fritz Knoebel Events (2022 E. Evans Ave., Denver). Learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain heath, and caregiving. To register, go to www.alzfdn.org/tour
ART WINE & DESIGN FUNDRAISER
MAY 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m. To raise funds for ACC’s Art & Design programs and ACC Foundation general scholarships. Location: Art & Design Complex, 2400 W. Alamo Ave., Littleton. Registration required to attend. 303-797-4222.
VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE
MAY 27 FROM 10 a.m. - noon. Honoring Colorado Fallen & Gold Star Families with Special Recognition of Vietnam War. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Paris Peace Accords. Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY ANNUAL
REPUBLICAN LINCOLN DAY DINNER
JUNE 3, 5:30-9:30 at the Double Tree DTC, 1701 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Keynote speaker Thomas J. Baker, acclaimed author of “The Fall of the FBI”. Tom is a 33-year FBI Veteran and legend of the FBI. He will tell how a once great agency became a threat to democracy. He will have a book signing. Jimmy Sengenberger will be the Emcee & Auctioneer. Tickets: www. arapahoerepublican.org Cutoff date is May 25 at 4 p.m.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF THE COUNTY
JUNE 7, 7:30-10 a.m. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park.
WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT
JUNE 9-10 at Colorado Convention CenterDenver. For tickets, sponsorship, and exhibit info., visit WesternConservativeSummit.com. Call 1-866-455-8500.
SOUTH METRO CHAMBER GOLF
TOURNAMENT
JUNE 12, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Meridian Golf Club. Registration now open. Info: 303-795-0142.
NOURISH MEALS ON WHEELS THEATER NIGHT
JUNE 14, Reception 6-7 p.m. A signature fundraising event. This year features a special performance of the Tony Award-winning musical Memphis. Fabulous food, fun, raffle prizes and toe-tapping entertainment. Tickets online at https://bebids.me/nourish23/tix
SAVE THE DATE - CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
JUNE 19, 2023, The Ridge at Castle Pines North.
ART SMART SUMMER
June 26-July 24. The Children’s Art School invites young artists to a summer of creative discoveries. Three hour morning and afternoon sessions at 2290 South Clayton St. in the University Park neighborhood. Info: visit www. artcreates.org
DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD DLOG SUMMER PARTY
AUGUST 12. A French-themed Luncheon at Columbine Country Club. Tickets available at the DLOG website in mid-June. SAVE THE DATE!
COLORADO UPLIFT KIDS NEED HELP
The Guild is asking for support for 55 kiddos in need of some basic hygiene items. Click on https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10COA4BA4AD29A6F94-tween for details.
“WHAT’S NEW? CHERRY HILLS GARDEN & HOBBY CLUB SEEKING MEMBERS
In existence for 60 years to serve Cherry Hills Village residents and has expanded to include Greenwood Village residents. Programs cover a variety of topics from antiques to zinnias and include a holiday luncheon. Dues - $35/year. Meetings held March - Dec. on the fourth Tues. of each month from 10 a.lm. -noon in members’ homes. Please attend a meeting as a guest. Info: Wendy, 303-803-0512.
AURORA HAS NEW INTERIN CITY MANAGER
Jason Batchelor was sworn in as Interin City Manager of the city of Aurora on March 27. Jason will act as the City Manager as the city finds a replacement of Jim Twinkly, who recently retired.
WHAT’S NEW? THREE AREA REGAL MOVIE THEATERS CLOSE
Locations: Regal Continental at 3635 S. Monaco St. Pkwy in Denver; Regal Cinebarre Greenwood Plaza at 8141 E. Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village, and Regal Meadows at 9355 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree.
CHEYENNE-ARAPAHO PARK GRAND
RE-OPENING WHAT’S NEW?
Twin Dragan, 3021 S. Broadway, a mainstay restaurant in Englewood since 1976 is closing their doors. Owner Shoo Jefferson is retiring after 47 years. The Englewood Chamber is having a goodbye party on Sat., April 29 from 1-4
00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT CHERRY CREEK AT 12-MILE PARK PHASE III
Notice is hereby given that at 2:00 p.m. on May 18, 2023, pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-26-107, Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority shall make final payment to 53 Corporation, LLC at 5655 Peterson Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. All such claims will be filed with Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, P.O. Box 3166, Centennial, Colorado 80161, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority from any and all liability for such claim.
OWNER:
By: John A McCarty
Name: John A
3-08-0029-057-2023 CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
Sealed bids for AIP No. 3-08-0029-057-2023, at Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, will be received by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112, until 9:00 a.m., local time, on June 2nd, 2023, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed.
The work involved includes the following: Schedule I Reconstruct South Main Parking Lot (Federal) Schedule II Reconstruct North Interport Blvd (Federal) Schedule III Rehabilitate South Peoria Circle (Non-Federal) Schedule IV
Reconstruct Fire Station Pavement (Non-Federal)
A complete set of Plans and Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after May 9th, 2023, on Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado.
The major work items include milling, full depth pavement removal, chemically treated subgrade blended with recycled asphalt millings, asphalt paving, sidewalk and curb and gutter installation, drainage, construction of pretreatment swale, relocation of lighting, replacement of ADA parking signage and pavement marking.
All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The project will be discussed and shown to interested bidders at 10:00 a.m., local time on May 18th, 2023, at the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.
All bidders are advised that the right is reserved by the Sponsor to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids.
Any questions must be submitted to Molly McGuire, JACOBS, via email to molly.mcguire@jacobs.com. Questions are due by 10:00 a.m., May 25th, 2023. Questions received after this time will not be accepted.
Published in The Villager
Published: May 4, 2023 Legal # 11203
