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Arapahoe Clerk Joan Lopez asks BOCC to ban open carry in public buildings here because of the recent events in Colorado and across the country with active shooters. Last year, a man who was open carrying, came to our Littleton building with his son and proceeded to stand in front of our entrance with no reason at all but to intimate customers… My staff have expressed concerns and I…saw the fear in my employees’ eyes when this happened. I have real safety concerns for my staff, customers, and the safety of our commissioners when they are in an open public meeting. It is important to have a safe environment for all of us.”
other front range counties, including Douglas, Denver, Jefferson, Broomfield. Adams, and Boulder Counties, already ban open carry. On April 27, Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker Clerk Joan Lopez and Cheryl noted that, of the man who stood Ternes, the county’s human serat the entrance to the Clerk’s vices director, appeared in front Office while carrying a gun was of the Board of County Commisnot breaking the law, pointing out sioners (BOCC) to speak about that there are laws on the books potential security enhancements at against “using a weapon in a way county facilities. Arapahoe County that could be threatening, could be Attorney Ron Carl explained that menacing.” He added, “The only the impetus for the meeting was motor vehicle office in my district a request by Lopez to ban the (commissioner district three) is in open carry of firearms at County a bank building in Byers…and if Clerk’s offices, as well as Ternes’ the bank doesn’t ban open carry, then our motor vehicle office should follow suit.” After Lopez said she didn’t know the bank’s policy, Herman pointed out that, “People…have the ability to choose a bank. They would not have the opportunity to choose which motor vehicle office and in which county Arapahoe County Commissioners are (bottom row) Carrie Warren-Gully, Nancy they would like to be serviced.” Jackson (chair), Nancy Sharpe, (back row), Bill Holen, and Jeff Baker. When Comconcerns about guns being brought Karl Herman, Lopez’ chief missioner Bill Holen asked Lopez into human services’ building. deputy added, “This request to whether her “employees are In the report prepared for the ban open carry is supported by the ones that expressed concern BOCC in advance of the meeting, (Arapahoe County) Sheriff (Tyabout…people coming in with Carl and John Christofferson, ler) Brown, (Arapahoe County) open carry,” Lopez responded, deputy county attorney, noted Assessor (P.K.) Kaiser, as well “Yes, especially in the Aurora that many Arapahoe County local as many Arapahoe County office.” She noted having received governments already prohibit the employees and customers that a “pretty scary email” about the open carry of firearms in some or we’ve interacted with.” Herman potential of an active shooter all of their buildings, including emphasized that the ban being refrom the branch manager in Authe cities of Aurora, Greenwood quested was limited to open carry rora, because the only method of Village, Centennial, Engleof firearms and did not extend to egress presently for employees wood, Littleton, and Sheridan. concealed carry. He noted that working behind the counter in that Lopez told the BOCC, “I’m while Arapahoe County does not, office, in the event of an emerBY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
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gency, is through the front door. Commissioner Nancy Sharpe said, “I understand the open carry being visible, but why is that more scary than concealed carry? Someone with concealed carry could just as easily pull their weapon out and fire it…Why are you only focusing on open carry?” Herman responded, “The difference…is optics…In one instance, (open carry), there is an intimidation factor…We’re not talking about concealed carry… (because) we are…fighting a lot of financial constraints and there are a lot of additional costs associated with going to a concealed carry setup…. (Banning) open carry… is little to no cost…You print out a sign, you distribute it to the buildings, and then you message the policy out…This is a zero-cost additional (safety) enhancement that we could do.” Comparing concealed carry to open carry, Herman said, “I can’t think about the (gun) that I don’t see. I can only think about the one that I see.” Sharpe pointed out that it was important for the BOCC to determine what steps would need to be taken and resources allocated to avert or respond to a potential conflict that might arise if open carry is banned and a person nevertheless enters the building with a weapon. Cheryl Ternes told the BOCC that her staff was concerned about the parenting time area of the human services department, where parents who are only permitted to have supervised visits with their children who are in foster care, visit with their children. The employees in that department would like to see a sign put up saying that weapons were prohibited there. After more discussion, Baker asked BOCC Chair Nancy Jackson, “You said that when you see guns, you see them as a tool to kill. Does that apply when you see them on a police officer?” Jackson responded, “Yes, that’s
Joan Lopez was elected Arapahoe County Clerk in 2018.
what it’s there for—to intimidate or possibly shoot somebody.” Baker said, “As a former law enforcement officer, when I carried a weapon, it was to protect the public.” And so it went. Later, Baker said, “I’m not opposed to this, because I do think employees need to be comfortable and safe… in the workplace… (as well as) our customers… But I do believe it is a mindset. The way I look at people open carrying is, if they had ill intent, they wouldn’t be open carrying it, they’d be hiding it…I sometimes look at people that are open carrying and say, wow, I’m safe... but I do think this is worth considering and worth discussing. I’ve got an open mind…I just think that sometimes it’s overkill… We step over the line to abrogating certain people’s rights.” The discussion closed with Chair Jackson concluding that the BOCC needed more information in order to make a decision on Lopez’ and Ternes’ requests. Commissioners Warren-Gully and Holen asked that the needed information be obtained by county staff expeditiously so that the decision could be made soon. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Douglas County residents support Commissioner Lora Thomas BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Last week, we reported that Douglas County Commissioners Abe Laydon and George Teal had sent a letter to the third member of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Lora Thomas, on April 23 informing her that they had voted to remove her as chair and that Laydon was now chair and Teal was vicechair. They had also prepared a resolution to that effect to introduce and pass at the upcoming BOCC business meeting on April 27. Laydon presided at the April 27 meeting. Before allowing public testimony, he informed the roomful of more than 50 residents that the previously published resolution had been revised. He said, “The three of us have made a decision to work together upstream and have all three of us act as equal co-chairs as we work through some challenges.” The revised resolution, which was later passed unanimously, said that “the commissioners will rotate the Chair position…weekly…beginning April 29, 2021…for a minimum of 30 days.” After all three commissioners made short statements, the BOCC heard from 26 Douglas
More than 50 Douglas County residents attended the April 27 BOCC business meeting.
“Many of us who voted for Lora did not vote for her because of her style. We voted for her because of her substance…She has been a fighter and she has been a guardian for the people she serves.” – Evelyn Zur of Parker County residents in person and seven more by phone. Of that total of 33, 32 spoke in support of Lora Thomas, most stating that she should
retain the position of chair. We’ve included some of the residents’ comments, along with Commissioner Thomas’ response, which was provided exclusively to The Villager. George Allen of Parker said, “The resolution (in its original form) to demote and censure Chair Thomas…has an emotional and unprofessional tone. It includes a lot of inflammatory language and accusations and assertions and is woefully short on facts.” Allen continued. “I requested from the county the five egregious emails from Commissioner Thomas and what I received was weak and unpersuasive evidence of any misconduct or ethical violation.
I wonder…is this a political game by the board to override Commissioner Thomas’ political priorities?” Nicole Martin of Parker said, “I want to thank you guys for the light you are to all of the Republicans out there…As a female Republican woman, we do not have in Colorado very much female leadership…I don’t want to talk negatively about your (Laydon and Teal) integrity but…I work for a small church and when Tri-County Health was legitimately harassing us on a weekly basis, trying to shut us down, it was Lora who was able to come and help us. I would ask you to let Lora Thomas lead, she
is a light to many Republican women.” Laydon replied, “We greatly value our Republican women, that’s for sure.” Beverly Carson of Larkspur said, “We don’t pay taxes for a part-time commissioner, nor do we pay taxes for babysitting. A couple of you are taking advantage of us… We need to protect our water and control our growth, not work with special interests such as developers who line their own pockets and possibly yours. It appears to me that you two (Laydon and Teal) are simply power hungry…” That drew applause from the room. It also drew Continued on page 6
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29 and 0
“29 and 0!” The voice came booming through the doorway into the teacher lounge. “29 and 0!” came the voice again, even louder. It was early in the fall of my first year teaching high school, and I was sitting with a colleague in the computer area of the English-Social Studies offices during our planning period. The voice came from Tom, a veteran history and government teacher who was also the head baseball coach and a bit of a legend around town for his gruff but engaging presence, as well as his state championships. When Tom ambled through the door, shifted his eyes toward us and repeated it a third time, my colleague Jane inquired. What was he talking about? It was September, so we were a long way from the high school baseball season, and Tom didn’t coach anything else. And the St. Louis Cardinals were obviously far too deep into the season to have that record. “Uh, what, Tom?” Jane ventured cautiously. “What are you yelling about? What’s 29 and O?” Tom, the high school’s lovable curmudgeon, glanced sideways at us with a suspicious scowl that melted into a mischievous grin. “I’ve been teaching American history for twenty-nine years,” he growled. “I’ve taught the Revolutionary War twenty-nine times.” He paused for effect. “America has never lost! We’re 29 and 0!” And with a wink and a nod, he strolled on through the lounge toward his desk, as Jane laughed and I marveled. Talk about bringing history to life. That was a lesson I could latch on to. Tom was the sort of teacher who would mesmerize, and likely scare, his students into engagement, or perhaps submission, with a mixture of bluster and rapport. His teaching style was old-school traditional lectures with lots of notes if you could keep up, but it was rarely boring. I’d occasionally walk by his room and glance in on a sea of transfixed faces, all staring intently toward the front of the room where Tom stood leaning against his podium, lecturing on history, or more likely telling ‘Nam stories and putting his own coach’s spin on every issue from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the constitutionality of Medicare. Now, I won’t say Tom was the greatest educator his students ever had, or that all his ideas about teaching were techniques I’d emulate or recommend. But if engagement is the key to classroom instruction, or at least the
lecture model, he certainly had that aspect nailed down. On the other hand, his approach to grading papers probably wasn’t the best way to assess learning. He was notorious for claiming
he “graded” their research papers via the stair method. You know, where the teacher stands at the top of the stairs and tosses the whole stack: the papers that make it all the way down get an “A.” The rest are rated progressively lower based on how far up the stairs they landed. I never actually believed he assessed students that
way; Tom was the inveterate prankster and garrulous spinner of tall tales. But the spirit of “29 and 0” remains a vivid moment in my early training as a teacher, and it’s an approach we should all take note of. Teach history like it’s brand new. Teach everything like it’s an amazing discovery waiting to happen. Teach all stories, novels, and plays like the protagonist’s journey and the ending is always uncertain and forever new. Teach every math and science problem like it’s a grand mystery depending upon the young inquiring minds to resolve. Teach like the world is alive. The coach as history teacher can certainly be a tired stereotype, and I won’t argue the persistent belief that for some teachers, their extracurricular assignment
and game plans are always more important than their lesson plans. But I’ve come to appreciate some of the coach’s mantras that guide my classroom the same way they lead players on the field. “Hey, they need you today,” another coach and long time colleague would often tell me as we passed in the hallway. “Bring your ‘A game. They need your best.” And, just like a good coach always can, he regularly hyped me up before I headed into the classroom. It was game on, and the team was depending on me. “Don’t get stale,” I’d tell myself. They need you. Last year, we were 29 and O. This year we’re going for 30. Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko@gmail.com
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Fond memories of my Mom Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9, one thing we all have in common is a mother. Think about it, everyone has a mother that gives them a title, “Mothers of the earth.” I was trying to remember my first memories of my mother June O’Connell Sweeney who spent her lifetime being a ranch wife, schoolteacher, and County Superintendent in rural Moffat County Schools. My father taught me how to work, ride a horse, drive a tractor, plant a garden, but my mother taught me how to make glue from flour, how to color Easter eggs, and at a very early age how to tie my shoelaces. I can remember her tying my shoelaces for the last time and telling me I had to learn how to do this myself. I must have been three, maybe four years old
and I vividly remember sitting on a linoleum floor struggling to tie my shoes and finally succeeding. It was many lessons I learned from her over her 83-year lifetime. We lived in a remote area seven miles from U.S. 40 and 28 miles from Craig. My older brother and myself slept in a bedroom with my parents in a small wooden frame ranch house with no plumbing or electricity. We used an outdoor privy and kerosene lamps to read at night. We drank water out of the nearby river in a bucket, one of my early jobs was to fetch water. We were homeschooled and I started sitting in class at a very early age after learning to tie my shoes, with my brother and cousin. John traveled in an old Model A jalopy from his family ranch 13
Well, I’ve completed my two Pfizer vaccinations and I feel safer and more secure having an inoculation card in my wallet. Should pay future dividends in any future travel plans and obtaining entry into foreign countries and obtaining visas. Enjoyed the Kentucky Derby last Saturday afternoon; Bob Baffert notched his seventh Derby crown with Medina Spirit, a foal that was sold for $35,000 and will now earn millions in racing purses and future stud fees. Odds were 12-1 paying $26.20 for a winning ticket. I’ve been to Churchill Downs and walked around the historic site. The city is also famous for Louisville “Slugger” baseball bats. Many of the 50,838-racetrack crowd weren’t wearing masks. The Derby reminds me A
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miles south of Maybell, even more remote than our ranch. The two boys were six years older than myself, but I attended school with them every day. After World War ll my mother accepted a teaching job in Craig schools and my parents purchased a Victorian house for $4000 at 409 Breeze St. and we moved into town for the winter months, traveling back to the ranch on weekends. My dad would come to town several times a week. The cattle business was thriving after the war under the leadership of President Harry Truman. When I entered the first grade I could read and write long hand. The school jumped me up to the third grade and put me in my mother’s class where I met my lifetime classmates.
friends have been raving about a local Englewood pharmacy business they have been frequenting. The Front Range Pharmacy is another American free enterprise story with two young registered pharmacists opening their own pharmacy operation down the street from Walgreens. Another David and Goliath story, so prevalent in our free enterprise system that allows the freedom to succeed or fail. Bridget Logan and Michael Scruggs have opened their own business where you can meet and greet them in their freshly remodeled facility located at 3401 S. Broadway, a football field behind Kaufman’s Tall & Big clothing store, now shuttered in downtown Englewood. They take all insurances, have free RX delivery service within 5 miles, and are offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment. They share that, “Front Range Pharmacy
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Mother was sweet as pie, but tough as nails. While we were at the ranch, prior to the birth of my brother Henry, and myself, she rode horseback to teach schools in Lay and Saddle Mountain. In later life she would laugh about how my dad saddled her favorite horse, who was a smooth trotter, for the seven-mile ride to school and back every day, sometimes in bitter below zero Northwest Colorado winters. She read the entire Bible to my brother and I while we sat around a coal stove as she read by lamplight. She taught me many nursey rhymes, I loved “Humpty Dumpty.” You are blessed if you have or had a loving mother and father. Honor her this Sunday, living, or deceased, with loving memories.
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A Proclamation on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2021 April 30, 2021 This May, during Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities, and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity. Asian Americans, and Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders make our Nation more vibrant through diversity of cultures, languages, and religions. There is no single story of the AANHPI experience, but rather a diversity of contributions that enrich America’s culture and society and strengthen the United States’ role as a global leader. The American story as we know it would be impossible without the strength, contributions, and legacies of AANHPIs who have helped build and unite this country in each successive generation. From laying railroad tracks, tilling fields, and starting businesses, to caring for
our loved ones and honorably serving our Nation in uniform, AANHPI communities are deeply rooted in the history of the United States. We also celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions the AANHPI communities have made to our Nation’s culture and the arts, law, science and technology, sports and public service — including the courageous AANHPIs who have served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic as health care providers, first responders, teachers, and other essential workers. During this year’s Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation celebrates the achievements of Vice President Harris, the first person of South Asian descent to hold the Office of the Vice President. Vice President Harris has blazed a trail and set an example for young people across the country to aspire to follow, including members of AANHPI communities and AANHPI women in particular. In spite of the strength shown and successes achieved, the American dream remains out of reach
for far too many AANHPI families. AANHPI communities face systemic barriers to economic justice, health equity, educational attainment, and personal safety. These challenges are compounded by stark gaps in Federal data, which too often fails to reflect the diversity of AANHPI communities and the particular barriers that Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and South Asian communities in the United States continue to face. My Administration also recognizes the heightened fear felt by many Asian American communities in the wake of increasing rates of anti-Asian harassment and violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increasingly observable layers of hate now directed toward women and elders of Asian descent in particular. Our Nation continues to grieve the senseless killings of six women of Asian descent in Atlanta, and the unconscionable acts of violence victimizing our beloved Asian American seniors in cities across the country. Acts of anti-Asian bias are wrong, they are un-Ameri-
can, and they must stop. My Administration will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with AANHPI communities in condemning, denouncing, and preventing these acts of violence. We will continue to look for opportunities to heal together and fight against the racism and xenophobia that still exists in this country. Present-day inequities faced by AANHPI communities are rooted in our Nation’s history of exclusion, discrimination, racism, and xenophobia against Asian Americans. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have endured a long history of injustice — including the Page Act of 1875, the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, the incarceration of Japanese American citizens during World War II, the murder of Vincent Chin, the mass shooting of Southeast Asian refugee children in 1989, and the targeting of South Asian Americans, especially those who are Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh, after the national tragedy of 9/11. It is long past time for Federal leadership to advance inclusion, belonging, and acceptance for all AANHPI communities. My Administration is committed to
a whole-of-government effort to advance equity, root out racial injustices in our Federal institutions, and finally deliver the promise of America for all Americans. Vice President Harris and I affirm that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders make our Nation stronger. I urge my fellow Americans to join us this month in celebrating AANHPI history, people, and cultures. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2021 as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about the history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, and to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth. JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
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Residents support commissioner Continued from page 2 of us who voted for Lora did
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tyranny against Lora Thomas and she has done nothing to deserve it…I urge you to reinstate her as chair, because in your attempt to destroy the reputation and good name of Lora Thomas, I’m afraid you will destroy your own reputations and good names on the flimsiest excuses and pretenses,” adding that Thomas’ “integrity and dedication to the people of this county is beyond question, so much so that she was re-elected by 17 points over her Democratic rival.” Addressing Laydon and Teal, she added, “You can’t cancel her just because she wants to keep government small and she believes you are trying to grow government with programs such as C-PACE, which she believes puts Douglas County taxpayers at risk and…our county treasurer and our county assessor agreed with her, and you passed it anyway.” (Administered in Colorado by Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, Inc., C-PACE is a national program in which up to 100 percent of the cost of energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings is borrowed, off balance sheet, and repaid through the real property tax bill from the county over up to 25 years. The program was adopted by the general assembly and codified between 2010 and 2014.). After the meeting, Commissioner Thomas told The Villager, exclusively, “I fully intend to be reinstated as Chair, and I would hope that my fellow commissioners would understand that serving the public is our sole responsibility. That is best accomplished with clear delineation of duties. A Business Meeting and Land Use and Public Hearing are scheduled for May 25; that’s a perfect time to reinstate me as Chair and put an end to this nonsense.” Regarding the interim plan for rotating the chairmanship every Thursday, Thomas said, “This month-long round-robin musical-chair (literally) arrangement has resulted in a
Parker resident George Allan was the first speaker to address the BOCC.
Parker resident Evelyn Zur spoke strongly in support of Commissioner Lora Thomas.
Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas stood up at the meeting to speak because, she said, “I’m going to continue to stand up for each and every one of you.”
great deal of additional work and confusion for county staff and employees, as the chair holds many administrative duties beyond mere agendas and presiding over meetings. I was NEVER in favor of this arrangement and only accepted it in an effort to diffuse and minimize the damage of this very public and harmful situation that Laydon and Teal created.” She also said, in reference to the BOCC having three members, “Our American Republic has always operated under the notion that, while the majority rules, the rights of the minority—es-
After the meeting, Commissioner Thomas told The Villager, exclusively, “I fully intend to be reinstated as Chair, and I would hope that my fellow commissioners would understand that serving the public is our sole responsibility. That is best accomplished with clear delineation of duties. A Business Meeting and Land Use and Public Hearing are scheduled for May 25; that’s a perfect time to reinstate me as Chair and put an end to this nonsense.”
pecially the right to dissent/ disagree—must always be respected. But without the right of the minority to disagree with the majority and engage in public discourse on the free exchange of ideas, we instead have the tyranny of the majority. The “Rule of Two” is no longer working on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners because there is no longer a respect for the minority’s right to publicly dissent and criticize. This attempt to remove me as chair was an effort to punish me for criticizing the policies of the majority which I believed to be not only contrary to their stated conservative principles of limited government and fiscal responsibility, but against what I have come to know are the priorities of our constituents.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Danielle Jurinsky announces run for Aurora City Council
Jurinsky is an Aurora naive, successful Aurora business owner, proud veteran and invested in Aurora’s future. Jurinsky is focused on jobs and the economy. As a small business owner and entrepreneur she knows firsthand what it takes to live within a budget, make payroll, and grow a business. Jurinsky would like to see more development in Aurora;
more things to do and more infrastructure. A top priority for Jurinsky is fighting for a stronger, safer Aurora while bridging the gap between Aurora citizens and our local Aurora law enforcement. Jurinsky believes that local Aurora residents know what’s best for their neighborhood and unlike politicians will listen to those needs and respond. Jurinsky is not a politician,
she’s a job creator and a single mom who works hard to live within her budget and believes government should do the same. Danielle can be contacted at DanielleForAurora@gmail.com or you can call her at 303-7759790.
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Keynote speaker Helen Raleigh, born in China – American by choice
Helen Raleigh flanked by Mieko Nakamura and Gayle Ray
A cheerleader for America! “Never the Chinese teacher with a phi- ple who are hungry for power Alarmed by American give up!” losophy of ethical, moral and and control.(Might is Right.) left’s flirtation with social ideology, Helen Raleigh wants Americans to appreciate the freedom they have and preserve it
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elen Raleigh, CPA, CDI.D is also an author, speaker, advocate (courageous, independent and thoughtful voice), senior contributor to The Federalist and featured in other media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, National Review and Fox News. (She had just been on Laura Ingraham’s show the previous week.) She speaks on culture, education, immigration and everything related to China. Her business card is red, white and blue! The Colorado resident is multi-talented to say the least and concerned about the rise of socialism in America. Her timely book is a fascinating read about the Cultural Revolution in China and what could happen here. She held the sold-out audience of Douglas County Republican Women captive and wanting more, just as she had years ago when she spoke to the packed audience of young Americans at Liberty Commons High School in Ft. Collins - thanks to that school’s Principal Bob Schaffer (U.S. Congressman 1997-2003 and Chair, Leadership Program of the Rockies) who wrote the forward to Confucius Never Said. In the book, she shared her family’s story going back generations, hoping chronicles of their struggles including repression, being stripped of land, possessions and identity by the Communist Party, humiliation, punishment and survival under a socialist regime would wake up Americans to appreciate the freedom they have, understand the evil ideology of socialism and stop them from bringing it to their own country. What an irony. Confucius,
social standards that formed a way of life known as Confucianism – a philosophy of humaneness, righteousness, propriety, integrity and loyalty is not quite what the country has become. She wants to promote and protect America’s founding principles and help educate the next generation. Her choice was to come to America seeking freedom and the American Dream that she found via education - including two MBAs, a career with high velocity and an adoring husband who believed in her. She became an American citizen in 2013 – not easily, but worth it. It took her over a dozen years with countless meetings, suitcases of paperwork, patience, perseverance and money. When she became an American citizen, she was touched by a letter from President Obama, even though their political views did not match. She was also a member of the 2013 class of the Leadership Program of the Rockies. Her parents wished she would not become a writer since they saw many books burned in China. There was a hush when she stated that foreign policies were a failure from Nixon to Obama. If engaged economically – that was okay. With Trump, there was a 180 degree turn in all foreign policy in general but especially with China. Countries would not challenge China because of the cost. Trump declared challenge, no matter the cost. Trump sanctioned party officials, black listed Chinese tech companies and levied a tariff on imports. We were told Trump did this alone, but he had allies. Other countries were just waiting for a leader. Helen touched on many other topics. The radical left puts ideology over national security. Socialism is always about power and control and attracts peo-
Today, China has all the money and power to challenge the U.S. Also, China has the fastest growth of Christians, but they must practice in homes and are persecuted. Digital currency yields even more control. About borders – she said Hong Kong is an example of what will become the New World Order. (Sound familiar?) Information is manipulated. Government officials (with the only access) aggressively take
- Helen Raleigh’s book signing message
their tools AND ours that have been stolen, to spread their narrative. There was a greater hush when Helen spoke about COVID-19. China knew enough information before December 2019. Chinese sci-
Photos by Scottie Iverson
entists decoded quickly. They could have shared six weeks earlier. Contagion could have been controlled. The scale of reduction could have been 90%. Early whistleblowers were controlled. Whatever the Chinese do domestically affects us. They don’t care about the welfare of their own people. Her newest book Backlash is even more informative, doing well and attendees were encouraged to sign up for mid-May delivery. Thank you, Helen Raleigh. Hoping America wakes up, takes heed and doesn’t throw precious freedom away!
DCRW President Barbara Piper, Helen Raleigh, Rev. Theron Walker and former DCRW President Aldis Sides
Evie Ashmore, Wynne Shaw (Lone Tree City Council) and Kathleen Chandler
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Mother of the Year
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hirley Klotz, against a wall with our feet not only are under the bed. Now happily you a wonderful married for 72 years! mother to three children, but What is a life lesson that a grandmother to six you hope your children grandkids and a great learned from you? grandmother to two great To enjoy what you do. In fact, granddaughters. You the motto on a Children’s also are an inspiration Hospital invitation is my to so many at the age of credo, “The meaning of life is 93 with your passion for to find your gift. The purpose volunteering! You are a of life is to give it away.” ray of sunshine to all who William Shakespeare have the pleasure to know you! The Villager team Share a favorite childhood adores and loves you and Shirley and husband Jack memory that shaped who says thank you for your you are today? volunteer hours at our newspaper for the last 10 In 1932 we lived in Springfield, MO in a rental plus years. house. The young boy next door and I worked We proudly pick Shirley Klotz as Villager Mother on doll clothes for my doll. Our playground was of the Year. Congratulation! a dirt filled area —no grass. I still have that doll – Publisher’s Bob and Gerri Sweeney and the lace dress. We didn’t know there was a depression going on - we were doing what we Please share some interesting and fun facts loved. about yourself: How would you describe your parenting skills? Where were you born? I tried to know when they needed me and when I was born in Pittsburg, KS they needed their space. What do you attribute to your amazing longevity? I’m lucky to have a positive attitude plus great family /friends who share love & support What was your work history ? I was back to work part time when youngest turned 13 in 1968. Became secretary, for McGraw-Hill Publications @ $3.75 an hour. Supported sales staff. Promoted to office manager, then decided I wanted to go into sales. They tested me and results were positive - became district manager in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. Won a Caribbean cruise in first year in sales. Stayed with McGraw - Hill for 22 years. When they sold the last publication I represented Peterson’s COG. I interviewed with them and was hired as a regional manager. Two years later I retired and took a receptionist position with Whitney’s of Cherry Hill’s. What a fun job! The pay was low but they allowed me to make purchases at cost plus 10%. As you might imagine, our house is well furnished. I also treated our children to Whitney furnishings! At age 70, I was hired as assistant office manager for Colorado Access. This position developed into manager of employee recognition. I developed perks and privileges they really enjoyed! At age 78, it really was time to retire! So I retired to volunteer!
LaCache - If you haven’t checked out LaCache you are missing a treat. It’s an antique and collectibles shop beyond wonderful. It has allvolunteer staff that to date has raised $5 million dollars for special projects at Children’s Hospital. Koelbel Library - I’m cashier in the Used Book Store. The Villager - the Sweeneys and staff have been so accepting of an “older volunteer” it rounds out my three day volunteer schedule. I have a very close friendship with several staff and family members.
Tributes from her adult children Sue, Richard and John Sue: I am the youngest of three and the only girl and my mother made sure I dressed and acted like it! She, along with my father, provided a most idyllic childhood for me. She knit sweaters, sewed clothes, participated in school activities, crafts, and cooked up a storm. She always made home such a loving and happy place for me. She made every holiday memorable, celebrating fully with decorations, food, and crafts to be shared with all those around us. In my “adult” years my mother has always been a positive supportive mentor to me. When she became a very successful business woman, she made sure I knew that there were no limits as to what I could do as a woman and she fully supported me through being an at home mother, to going back What life or parenting to school at age 36 to get my RN advice can you offer to a new degree. She definitely has that generation of parents? mothers intuition and reaches Stay involved and interested. out to me when she has the Give them your love - give them feeling I am in need of a shoulder space and most everything else to lean on. She is always there for falls into place. me through good and bad times. I have been so blessed to have her What family traditions do you as my mom. But she is not just cherish? my mother. You could ask any I love having everyone together of our old neighbors, co-workers on Christmas Eve for church at Shirley (4) and brother Edward (8) and acquaintances of hers and Wellshire. A special time this they too will tell you she has year - our eldest grand daughter, Lisa, brought a been a motherly mentor for so many. And she movie screen and projected and made a virtual does this all generously and gladly. Christmas Eve service right here. Richard: Favorite memory: Getting off the How would you describe your own mother? school bus in a full gallup knowing a freshly My mother was hard working, a good cook, had baked treat awaited my mouth! As for my no business skills but then remember, women of description of her life: Gee- Genuine, Gracious, her era didn’t get to vote or hold property until Generous, Gifted, Giving, Go Getter, Great 1920! thinker, and above all, Great Listener. I am so blessed to have been her son for 68 years Tell us about your volunteer jobs? and to be your favorite child!! Right? Mom, I love you to Santa Fe and back! Thank you for sharing your life so unconditionally! Best days ahead!
Where did you meet your husband? I met my husband Jack after his sister’s wedding rehearsal dinner - she was my good friend in high school. He likes to relate the story “I met Shirl under my uncle’s bed.” Partially true, we had been to the rehearsal and a group gathered in his uncle’s hotel room in Joplin, Missouri where we grew up. It was Back row; Hayley, Joe, Rick, John and Greg. Front row; Susan, Jack, Shirley, Ann and Lisa. crowded and we wound up propped Kneeling; Kristy Boley, Halle Thomas and Susan Boley.
John: Life around our house was never boring - Mom was a driving force behind us always encouraging us to try something new. Imagination was often the key ingredient to completing all the projects she involved us in. Mom was and still is a very ambitious person and her drive has made all of us better individuals with her encouragement! She’s always been “Full Steam Ahead” and even at 93 can’t “just sit still “it’s not in her DNA. But what the heck do I know? I’ve only been with her for 70 years!
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How Seniors can learn new technology skills online
Local classes or workshops
Depending on where you live, there may be community resources that offer beginning
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CCSD Principal named 2021 High School Principal of the Year The Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE), along with the Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals (CASSP), are proud to name Cherry Creek High School principal, Ryan Silva, the 2021 Colorado High School Principal of the Year. Silva was selected through a highly selective process coordinated by a committee of his peers and former award winners. With nearly 4,000 students, Cherry Creek High School is the largest in Colorado. But despite the enormous student population, Silva has managed to foster innovation and community empowerment, implementing strategies to create an inclusive and closeknit culture where unique student needs are addressed, and leadership opportunities are available for those who want them. “They say that the success of a school begins and ends with the leader at the helm,” said CASE Executive Direc-
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tor, Bret Miles. “But through his care, thoughtfulness and unwavering commitment to his staff and students, Ryan makes it look easy. His leadership is exemplary, and I’m thrilled that his accomplishments are being recognized.” Silva’s leadership is marked by a track record of encouraging everyone in the community to grow as leaders. Part of that strategy, then, is to offer ample op-
portunity for diverse voices to be heard. When Silva first joined Cherry Creek High School as principal 12 years ago, he set out to make sure student voices were prioritized. He introduced the annual Student Perception Survey, a chance for students to provide teacher feedback. He created decision-making boards where students can “take ownership in their school,” by sitting on committees like the Student-Athlete Advisory Board, or the Principal’s Advisory Council, among several others. He also ensured that student voices were represented on hiring committees for every position available, because, in his words, the hiring group needs to be “representative of the school population.” Along with his emphasis on personal leadership, Silva has worked to create processes and practices that value and model diversity, equity and inclusion practices at their core.
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Are you planning a kitchen remodel and considering refacing or painting your existing cabinets? In the large scope of a multi-faceted project, it’s important to realize that the best plan includes new cabinetry. Not only will new cabinets improve your lifestyle, they will also add significant value to your home should you decide to put it on the market down the road. Avoid Future Repair If you’ve been in your home for a while, you’ve likely grown accustomed to your current cabinets. However, refacing old cabinets offers a temporary patch, not a long-term solution. Over time, the function and form of your cabinets will further deteriorate, leaving you to face another remodel down the line. Furthermore, if you plan to
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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 Gerald H. Phipps Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as RFP #1960 General Contracting Services for APZ South 1st and 2nd Floor Remodel. The work generally consisted of General Construction services to include Remodel of the 1st and 2nd floor at APZ South. Final Settlement will be made on May 18, 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 Gerald H. Phipps Inc. or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by Gerald H. Phipps 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 Gerald H. Phipps 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 May 17, 2021. 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 Gerald H. Phipps Inc. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 6, 2021 Legal # 10236 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CHANGES TO THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MANUAL IN RELATION TO THE COUNTY’S MS4 PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 25, 2021, at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commission permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the changes to the County’s Stormwater Management Manual. The public hearing is scheduled for the East Hearing Room, 5334 S Prince St., Littleton Colorado 80120, however, please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency the hearing will be conducted through remote access – please check the weekly public meeting agenda at https:// arapahoe.legistar.com/Calendar for specific information on how to attend and participate. The agenda will typically be posted by the Friday afternoon preceding the hearing. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Engineering Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112 (by appointment only) or by calling 720874-6500 or by emailing LKnerr@ arapahoegov.com during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: May 6, 2021 Legal # 10235 ___________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 2021-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 25, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO, the Board of County Commissioners for Arapahoe County will consider for adoption Arapahoe County Ordinance Number 2021-02 (NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID19 emergency the hearing may be available to attend by remote access – please check the May 25, 2021 business 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). The proposed ordinance reads as follows: ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN UNINCORPORATED ARAPAHOE COUNTY WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County has the power to adopt ordinances for the control of those matters of local concern; and
resolution rescinding the ban on the sale and use of fireworks during such period. 3.
The above prohibition on the sale and use of fireworks does not apply with respect to display fireworks, display retailers and display operators, as defined in C.R.S. § 24-33.5-2001, to the extent such sale and use is in compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, and to the extent the following conditions are satisfied: (i) any use of display fireworks is supervised by firefighting and/or local public safety personnel, and (ii) adequate fire suppression equipment is at the scene of any use of display fireworks.
SECTION II. TIME This Ordinance and the restrictions contained therein are in effect until May 25, 2022, unless suspended or terminated at an earlier date. SECTION III. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Notice of the passing of this Ordinance and prohibition contained herein shall be promptly published in the County newspaper.
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7), matters of local concern include prohibiting or restricting the sale, use and possession of fireworks, including permissible fireworks as defined in C.R.S. §§ 24-33.52001(5) and (11); and
SECTION IV. UNLAWFUL CONDUCT
WHEREAS, the authority provided in C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1) (n.7) allows the Board of County Commissioners to prohibit or restrict the sale, use and possession of fireworks in all or part of the unincorporated areas of the county for a period not to exceed one (1) year; however, such ordinance shall not be effective during the period between May 31 and July 5, unless the Board of County Commissioners adopts a resolution that includes a finding of high fire danger, based on competent evidence; and
The Arapahoe County Sheriff shall enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners, that in order to preserve the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Arapahoe County, they should take the following action: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, the following: SECTION I. PROHIBITION ON THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS 1.
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The sale and use of fireworks, including, but not limited to, permissible fireworks as defined in C.R.S. §§ 24-33.5-2001(5) and (11), are prohibited in all unincorporated areas of Arapahoe County. The above prohibition on the sale and use of fireworks shall be effective during the period between May 31 and July 5, or any portion thereof, only if the Board of County Commissioners adopts a resolution imposing the ban on the sale and use of fireworks during the May 31 to July 5 period, or portion thereof, and only if the resolution includes a finding of high fire danger in conformance with C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7). If such a resolution is adopted then the ban on the sale and use of fireworks shall be and remain effective during the portion of the May 31 to July 5 period indicated in the resolution unless and until the Board of County Commissioners subsequently adopts a
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or use fireworks in violation of this Ordinance. SECTION V. ENFORCEMENT
SECTION VI. VIOLATIONS Any person who violates this Ordinance commits a class 2 petty offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a first offense, seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) for a second offense, and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a third and any subsequent offense. The penalty assessment procedure provided in C.R.S. § 16-2-201 shall be followed by the arresting Sheriff’s Deputy or other officer for any violation of this Ordinance, and the graduated fine schedule set forth herein shall be followed when issuing any summons and complaint in accordance with such procedures. SECTION VII. DISPOSITION OF FINES All fines for violations of this Ordinance shall be paid into the General Fund of Arapahoe County. SECTION VIII. SEVERABILITY If any one or more of the provisions of this Ordinance is determined by a competent court of law to be invalid, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION IX. PRIOR ORDINANCE SUPERSEDED This Ordinance supersedes and replaces Arapahoe County Ordinance Number 202001. SECTION X. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect upon its adoption. This is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health and safety, in order to control activity subject to this ordinance as soon as possible, and also to ensure that the ordinance will be in place during the upcoming May 31 to July 5 fireworks season so that the fireworks restrictions can be quickly made effective, by adoption of a resolution as allowed by C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(n.7), in the event of the rapid onset of high fire danger. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board By Joleen Sanchez, Deputy Clerk Published in The Villager Published: May 6, 2021 Legal # 10244 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-21-20 AUTO BODY REPAIR SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for a contractor to perform various automotive and light truck body repair and painting for the Fleet Services Division. A pre proposal conference will be held on May 19, 2021 @ 2:00 p.m., local time, Arapahoe County Fleet Management, 7600 S. Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. Contractors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-21-20) 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 3, 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 6, 2021 Legal # 10245 ___________________________
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: NADIA LUNA-GARCIA, JANESSA LUNA-GARCIA, and DAISY GARCIA, Children, And concerning: CECELIA GARCIA-LOPEZ, EDUARDO LUNA RODRIGUEZ, and JOHN DOE, Respondents. Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303.636.1895 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No: 20JV328 Division: 22 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Father, John Doe is set for June 28, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: April 21, 2021 Heather L. Tomka, Esq. #50963 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303.636.1895 Published in The Villager Published: May 6, 2021 Legal # 10248 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS 00100 CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT ILIFF AVENUE AND QUEBEC STREET METER VAULT REPLACEMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. Sealed Proposals for construction of the East Iliff Avenue and South Quebec Street Meter Vault Replacement project will be received at the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District office, 2325 S. Wabash Street, Denver, Colorado 80231, on or before 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021 at which time the proposal will be publicly opened and read. Any proposal received after the above specified time will be immediately returned to the Bidder unopened.
Published in The Villager First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Legal # 10246 ___________________________ 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT HOLLY & FOREST WAY, AND S WILLOW WAY CULVERT LINING (Contract No. CPR1900007-C20-1) Notice is hereby given that at 10:00 a.m. on May 24th, 2021, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to Insituform Technologies Inc. 9654 Titan Court, Littleton CO 80125 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.
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All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.
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Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim.
The site of the work is within the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District.
The work generally consists of: • Partial demolition of two existing master water meter vaults in the east edge of the roadway intersection, with modification of piping therein to install a 16-inch gate valve. • Installation of a new 16’L x 8’W x 7’H precast concrete meter vault with two 10-inch water meters, check valves, and related components and accessories. • Cut-ins to existing 24inch steel water conduit, including butt-strap welding, repair of mortar lining, and installation of anode cathodic protection and insulating joints to be performed by Denver-Water approved contractor or subcontractor. • A small temporary water supply will be required to keep 5 customers in service during construction which can be fed from a nearby hydrant on the same side of the street. • Most of the work will occur within the median of Iliff Avenue. Permitting from Arapahoe County and associated traffic control will be required accordingly. • Arapahoe County anticipates beginning a street widening project around the same timeframe. It is unknown the extent of any coordination needed between contractors, if any, to accommodate simultaneous work. The intent is to complete the installation of the vault as soon as possible prior to the County roadway contractor fully mobilizing and beginning work in earnest.
2. The Contract Documents, containing the detailed Drawings and Specifications for the construction work, together with the proposed construction Contract, may be seen at the office of Merrick & Co., 2480 W. 26th Avenue, Unit B225, Denver, Colorado, 80211. PDF copies thereof may be obtained from Merrick & Company by e-mailing a request to plansrequest@merrick. com. 3. Bid security in the amount of 5 percent, unqualified, of the total Proposal price, will be required with each Proposal. Character and disposition of such bid security are stated in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Included with the Contract Documents is a Bid Bond form to be used by Bidders not submitting a cashier’s check or a certified check. 4. Further information will be found in “Instructions to Bidders” of the Contract Documents. Each Bidder will be assumed to be familiar with all Contract Documents, including all Drawings and Specifications. Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District By John Warford Manager
OWNER: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority Published in The Villager First Publication: May 6, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Legal # 10247 ___________________________
NAME CHANGE
COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2021 C 100186 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of Grace Paige Desonier is requested to be changed to Grace Ivy Devoe. 2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to made within 21 days of the date of this order. 3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name. 4. Date: April 15, 2021 /s/ Anne Marie Ollada County Court Judge Published in The Villager First Publication: April 29, 2021 Last Publication: May 13, 2021 Legal # 10241 ___________________________
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“A Future Without Cancer” Virtual Hope Ball for Cancer League of Colorado will be held Saturday, May 8 at 6 p.m. honoring Glory and the late Dave Weisberg, Champions of Hope. Raffle tickets to win a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Willys Sport 4x4 are for sale. The jeep, donated by Doug Moreland’s family and their family dealership is on display in front of Dillards, inside Park Meadows Mall. Tickets proceeds will raise funds for cancer research, patient services and clinical trials. There is no charge to attend. Food and beverage packages are available for purchase for the night
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The Festival May 15-16 from 12-6 p.m. will feature wine tastings, chalk artists, live music, food trucks and lodging discounts.The festival will be held at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center (outdoors) 25690 E. Quincy Ave. in Aurora. Tickets & Information: visit arapahoecountyfair. com/chalklinesandvines. eco, normal, sport and snow. The modes are easily changed by a center console dial that is adjacent to the standard Lexus touch radio apps and home pages control. Rear seating is tight but features limited leg room and luxury seating. Trunk space is large enough for luggage and golf clubs. A dash to DEN airport during a heavy rainstorm I had the “snow” mode selected on a wet, rain covered highway, the traction and drive were safe and secure. The LED lights pierced the heavy rain and the windshield wipers with variable controls were excellent. Fuel economy for the large V8 averaged 22 mpg with a high of 27 for freeway mileage. The radar cruise control was effective and worked even in the heavy rains. The F-Sport has all of the advanced Lexus Safety System and the road sign assist moniker is handy for speed limit signs. This sedan is a treat to drive and own with Colorado road weather features in a sleek fourdoor sedan sports format with even a spoiler on the rear trunk. Open the sliding moon roof and head to the mountains knowing your well mounted with speed, power, and safety.
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replace other items such as flooring, appliances and backsplash, your refinished cabinets may look shabby in comparison. Most older cabinets typically cannot be repaired or restored with a new coat of paint. They often require extra work, like hinge and glide adjustments, replacement of doors and drawer fronts, updated knobs and pulls, and additional tweaking necessary for the cabinet layout. In the end, you might spend just as much money repairing and refinishing your cabinets as you would purchasing new ones. Additionally, if you hope to replace your current countertops with new surface material, there is a high risk of cabinet damage occurring during the counter removal process.
Optimize Your Space The end goal of your remodel should not just be about appearance but also about functionality and performance. No two people cook or store food alike, therefore your kitchen should represent the needs of its users. Do you prefer deep drawers over standard base cabinets? Does your spouse or partner hope for a pantry with extra storage? With new cabinets, you get to choose the features that work best for your family, with a variety of customized options like spice drawers, rollouts, appliance garages, and even a special spot for your pet’s food. Whatever your kitchen remodel ideas are, new cabinetry is a worthy investment that provides function and lasting beauty in the home. www.bkckitchenandbath.com
Spark Centennial Placemaking Program earns DRCOG Metro Vision Award SUBMITTED BY ALLISON WITTERIN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR CITY OF CENTENNIAL
Spark Centennial, a program launched by the City of Centennial to reinvigorate area shopping centers through innovative events and projects, has been selected for a 2021 Metro Vision Award by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. DRCOG presented the honor at a virtual awards ceremony held April 28. “Centennial is honored that DRCOG recognizes Spark Centennial as an innovative model for the region,” says Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko. “Innovation remains a core value for the City since incorporating 20 years ago. Centennial looks forward to continuing to find
unique opportunities that allow people and businesses to thrive and prosper.” DRCOG’s Metro Vision Award program recognizes exemplary projects, plans and initiatives that significantly
improve quality of life in the Denver region and its communities. The regional council has been honoring outstanding achievements for more than 30 years. Introduced as a pilot program in 2019, Spark Centennial is designed to develop a sense of community and vibrant
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shopping districts through placemaking installations, unique customer experiences and innovative projects. The program aims to assist local businesses with attracting customers and mitigating retail and shopping center vacancies, a growing trend nationally that has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. DRCOG shared a video recognizing the program during the awards ceremony that may be viewed at DRCOG Spark Centenial Video. “Spark Centennial embodies the Metro Vision plan for growth and development that encourages a vibrant regional economy and a future with healthy, livable communities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities,” says Douglas Rex, executive director for DRCOG. “The regional council is pleased to recognize this program for a 2021 Metro Vision Award.” DRCOG is a planning organization where local governments collaborate to establish guidelines, set policy and allocate funding in the areas of transportation and personal mobility; growth and development; and aging and disability resources.
Census Bureau announces Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
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The U.S. Census Bureau announced official population counts for apportionment from the 2020 Census. Colorado was apportioned 8 congressional districts, an increase of 1 seat in Colorado’s congressional delegation. Additionally, the bureau announced Colorado’s official 2020 apportionment population of 5,782,171, a population increase of 14.8 percent from 2010. The redistricting commissions will use this topline number to establish ideal district sizes for Congressional, State House, and State Senate districts. The detailed census population data necessary to complete redistricting is expected to be released by August 16, 2021. The congressional and legislative redistricting commissions continue to meet and are considering how to proceed with their work in light of these delayed census results. The commissions encourage members of the public to tell them about the communities of interest they want considered in the redistricting process. A public comment form is available at: https:// redistricting.colorado.gov/ public_comments/new