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CHV police officer Cory Sack recognized at council meeting
Smiling faces after awards ceremony belong to CHV Police Department members Detective Lenny Abeyta, Officer Nate Fischer, Evidence Technician Nathalie Klasens, Officer Cory Sack, Chief Michelle Tovrea, Sergeant Curt Wood, Officer Brent Hokanson, and Commander Patrick Weathers. Photo by Freda Miklin
At the regular Cherry Hills Village city council meeting on July 16, CHV Police Chief Michelle Tovrea gave out awards and commendations to twelve members of law enforcement who participated in the investigation and apprehension of perpetrators of the home invasion robbery that occurred on Sedgwick Drive on August 20, 2018. While investigating a 911 hang-up call received from that location, Officer Cory Sack entered the home while
the home invasion robbery was in progress. He was shot twice, once above the left knee and once in the right heel. After numerous surgeries, Officer Sack continues to recover. He still does not have the full use of his right leg. One of the awards was given to Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown on behalf of the numerous law enforcement officers in his department who contributed to the investigation of the crime. After presenting Sheriff Brown and ten other law enforcement officers award, the CHV police chief call up Officer Corey Sack.
As an emotional Chief Tovrea presented Officer Sack with two awards, she said, “I’m so glad you’re here. Even though you were struggling with the gravity of the situation and the pain from your injuries, when contacted by officers coming to your aid, you understood the importance of communicating suspect and other pertinent information. You gave officers information to begin the search and the investigation. Your actions in the home stopped a violent assault on a terrified family.” “The suspects fled the area
and the family was able to escape the home unharmed. The interviews and investigation revealed that four armed gunmen entered the residence with the intent of committing a vicious crime. The family has expressed their gratitude and credits you with saving their lives. The department award for distinguished service is represented for acts involving uncommon risk in the performance of duties,” Chief Tovrea continued. “Your actions demonstrated uncommon risk due to the conditions you encountered and the prompt decisions you made
amid the chaos of this event. The department’s award for the purple heart may be awarded when an employee is wounded or seriously injured by a deadly weapon as the result of an assault while an employee is performing his or her official duties and responsibilities. It is my distinct honor to give you the medal for distinguished service and a purple heart, and I commend you for your service.” Officer Sack received an extended and heartfelt standing ovation from everyone in the filled city council Continued on page 2
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chamber, after which he addressed the crowd. He said, “Thank you for coming. It’s very nice to see everybody. It’s good to be here. I want to say, the commendation for this work, it’s what we do at Cherry Hills PD. Our citizens do come first…We have to think about what’s right for our citizens. That night, everybody worked together and they were able to render aid to me in a quick manner and start a very thorough investigation. So, this one, I would say is for our city and for our citizens and also for our victims on Segdwick.” Officer Sack choked up as he focused on his medal. “The purple heart…it’s just not me; it’s taken a lot of people to get me here today. Officer Fischer and Officer Hokanson were there on the drop of a dime and they were there to help me. Dispatch took my information very quickly and…came up with a plan. I was welcomed at Swedish ER with a huge welcoming of yellow gowns ready to treat me. Soon after, Chief Tovrea was there, knowing that she had a
good group of people running the command at the scene.” He was overcome with emotion when he acknowledged the overwhelming support he and his family received. Said Sack, “I want to thank each and every one of my co-workers. You’ve helped me with meals, phone calls, texts, company.” He talked about the trauma doctors who helped him, then focused on the challenge of overcoming the human side of what he had experienced. He said, “Right after, I was blessed to meet my psychologist, and soon after that, we were given a great trauma family counselor. We were provided so many things to keep us going. It’s been really hard, but I’ve also learned a lot. I also look forward to coming back to work.” He talked about the difficulty of explaining what happened to his kindergarten-age daughter. He thanked his children, “Madeline and Levi, who kept me going.” He concluded by saying, “The most important person in the room tonight is my wife,” turning to her and saying, “I thank you for everything. It hasn’t been an
easy road for us two, but our two important doctors have helped us through that.” He thanked all the investigators for “your countless hours” put in “to bring justice to our victims on Sedgwick and to myself. Thank you for coming out. It’s a good day to be alive.” Sack was treated at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood and released on September 13. He continues to recover. Sack has been a police officer in CHV since 2011 after previously serving in the Elbert County Sheriff’s Department beginning in 2005. Two days after the incident, the homeowner where the crime occurred said about Sack, “He is a hero. He truly is. He saved us. We are so thankful and so blessed.” according to a FOX 31 News report from last year. Angelo Alston, 17, was arrested on August 31 in connection with the crime. He was charged as an adult with 32 counts, including attempted murder of a peace officer, kidnapping, robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Another juvenile was arrested on February 13, 2019.
CHV Police Chief Michelle Tovrea chokes up as she presents Officer Cory Sack with the Chief’s Distinguished Service Award and a Purple Heart as Officer Sack receives a standing ovation from a crowded room of supporters, including his wife Ann, former CHV Mayor Laura Christman, and former CHV city council member Earl Hoellen.
Photo by Freda Miklin
During the incident, Officer Sack fired his service weapon toward one of the suspects in the home. In a report issued on January 3, required for any officer-involved shooting, 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler’s office said that Officer Sack “reasonably believed his life was in imminent danger” when he fired at the suspect. Accordingly, “Officer Sack was justified in attempting to use deadly force to defend himself.”
The report from the 18th Judicial District also said that all four suspects in the home invasion robbery had entered through an unlocked back door and fled with approximately $15,000 in cash and jewelry before the next two CHV police officers after Sack arrived. Those officers were Brent Hokanson and Nate Fischer, who applied a tourniquet to Sack’s bleeding leg before Fire/EMS personnel arrived. The investigation of the home invasion burglary is ongoing. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com See more photos on page 9
Ingebretsen and Kerber announce campaign for reelection CONTRIBUTED BY DAVE KERBER AND ANNE INGEBRETSEN
Current Greenwood Village Council Members Dave Kerber and Anne Ingebretsen have announced their candidacies for reelection in District 2. Council Member seats for all districts in Greenwood Village, plus the mayor’s position, are up for election this year. Anne and Dave, having served previously for 4 terms, returned to the Council in 2017 in the wake of the Save Our Village referendum in June 2017. When asked of their accomplishments, Kerber stated. “In June 2017, the people overwhelmingly expressed their desire to oppose urban density and to preserve Greenwood Village as the suburban, open space, parklike community that lead them to stay and live in the Village. During this term, we worked
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hard to put words to the vision of our citizens. This resulted in the new Comprehensive Plan approved unanimously by the Council. We welcome and encourage development in the Village that is in line with the Comprehensive Plan.”
Ingebretsen is pleased with the Council’s approval of the Belleview Median project that runs partially through District 2. When asked, Ingebretsen pointed out that this will improve the look of the medians while minimizing water usage. “We hope that our partnership with the Denver Botanic Gardens in the design of the medians will serve as a template for other metro median projects.” Additionally, our work in cleaning up parts of District 2, like the Century Homes parcel adjacent to the Landmark and the Grease Monkey property, have improved the looks of District 2. The main challenges for the future continue to be how to manage growth and traffic. Additionally, we want to ensure the financial viability of the Village into the future. We have been working for the past year to establish an
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area off Arapahoe Road as an entertainment district. This pilot program represents a small part of our Village that is in need of updating and offers the potential for revenue growth. We are also dealing with the implementation of
5G technology and the building of the infrastructure to support it. Ingebretsen is a cum laude graduate of Denver University honored as the Outstanding Scholar/Athlete of her class. She went on to obtain her MBA in Finance and was employed by IBM. She and her husband Kirk have lived in Greenwood Village for 26 years having raised their 3 daughters Claire, Ingrid and Grace. Kerber is an Air Force Academy and Duke Law Graduate and earned a Masters of Law degree in Labor Law from George Washington University. He is currently a small business owner. Dave and his wife Sheila have lived in Greenwood Village for 24 years having raised their 3 daughters, Rachel, Laura and Katherine. The election will be held on November 5, 2019
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Beyond the pale There was a disgraceful event in Aurora last week that is beyond the pale of American liberty, dignity, and sacred honor. The American and Colorado flags were taken down by a mob and replaced by a Mexican flag while our flag was maligned and placed upside down adjacent to the foreign flag. The Aurora police stood silent as some members of what started as a peaceful permitted protest crossed onto private property and defamed our American flag. It is hard to believe that here in Arapahoe County our flag has been disgraced and police were asked to step down by police chief Metz as
My fellow columnist on this page, Mort Marks, is in a fix this week as his mechanical powerchair is broken and in the repair shop. My colleague, under normal circumstances, can scoot throughout the house with ease, but now assigned to a smaller manual wheelchair. None the less, this World War ll Silver Star recipient forges on and writes his weekly column. Mort’s mind is still sharp and his knowledge of the world and human history makes him one of the oldest and best columnists in America at age 94. ***
Ross, and rule of law. This new group, inspired by the “squad” of newly elected flag laws were violated and Congressional women have our nation’s flag disgraced taken center stage with the by a hard core of more radical elements of the progressive socialist political left as progressive activists. socialists. This follows an The demonstration in Auassault on Betsy rora has left a very bad taste Ross and Nike refor those who respect law and moving the colonial order and the sacrifice of our flag from a new shoe military veterans, past and design because of a present. former NFL football The ICE facility in Aurora player who failed to stand for flag ceremonies several years is 30 years old and is overloaded with illegal immigrants ago. He has now become a central figure in leftist protests who have broken our laws to be in the United States. Thouand anti-American activities. What appears is that we’re sands of legal immigrants live in Aurora and are very proud seeing the rise of a third poto be American citizens. litical group in America of If the borders were seprogressive socialists. I would cure there would be little use not even compare them to moderate Democrats who still for the ICE facility and the believe in patriotism and hon- hardships imposed upon iloring the American flag, Betsy legal immigrants who might
A reminder that the non-profit Bessie’s Hope will be celebrating their 25th anniversary at the Denver Marriot Tech Center Saturday, August 17. Bessie’s Hope enhances the lives of seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities with intergenerational programs. Bessieshope.org. *** Visited the amazing CeDAR facility at the CU Anschutz Campus this week and was updated on the growth and development of the facility that deals with substance abuse. The title stands for “Center for De-
pendency, Addiction and Rehabilitation, administered by CU Hospital staff and a division of UCHealth. The facility was the vision of Phil Anschutz and his foundation over a decade ago to provide treatment and care of substance abuse. The facility covers over seven acres at the CU Anschutz Campus with a unique alpine atmosphere. The facility was patterned after the famous Betty Ford facility. UCHealth warns against drug abuse and CeDAR is a facility that treats those who have become afflicted. Info: 720-848-3000/ cedarcolorado.org.
become legal citizens if Congress would quit the fighting and enact new legislation that would give citizenship to the “Dreamers” and those who would go through a process to become legal citizens. Legal immigrants have been the sinew and muscle for American success for centuries. Only the Indians can claim a real birthright in this land. The flag incident in Aurora is a call to arms for those citizens of both political parties to stop the progressive thugs who would destroy and dishonor our flag. It does not help the cause of illegals to hang a foreign flag over a United States property, here or anywhere. This is an affront to all Americans and to residents of Aurora.
*** My Cherry Hills friend Tom White and family hosted members of the USA Rugby team at his home this past week. The team enjoyed a lovely pool party and the hospitality of the White family. Nice job Tom! *** Rockies doing their usual mid-summer slump with hopes to regain their mojo for the fall playoffs. Meanwhile, only two weeks away from the first pre-season Bronco football game. Summer is slipping away. ***
A result of corporate political contributions
Corporate financing in the The result of all this is that United States can take place at companies, both large and small, both the Federal and state levels. who used to fight each other for At the Federal level, corporate our business have disappeared. financing laws are enacted by They now still fight each other Congress and en– but over who will BY MORT forced by the Federal REMARKS MARKS control whom. Election CommisAcquisitions by sion. our biggest firms Races for have literally decimated the ranks of non-Federal offices single-line appliance are governed by firms in the last state and local levels, few years. Gone, or and over half of our merely retained for states allow some prestige purposes are level of corporate such well-known trade names contributions. as Deepfreeze, York, Welbilt, Today, money contributions Gibson, Speed Queen, Eureka, to gain influence with a politically powerful politician is Dormeyer, Servel, Silex, Ever considered a normal procedure Bright, Bendix, and Philco. because a sizable contribution In addition to creating by a corporation or a union to an multi-industry conglomerates, office holder in his or her hour of these acquisitions substantially need can become an extremely enlarged the size and economic shrewd investment. power of our largest corporaSuch contributions earn undy- tions. This may not have been all ing and tangible gratitude from bad if their intent had been to an office holder, and, naturally, influence their decision as to increase profits by serving the whether to approve or disappublic in a better and more ecoprove a company’s decision to nomical manner. Unfortunately, locate a plant or office in one of this has not proven to be the their districts. case.
Today’s mergers and acquisitions are different than those which took place at the turn of the last century. Then a few firms managed to dominate a single industry. Today’s survivors are able to dominate many different and often unrelated industries. Today, the story of who really runs our country’s businesses begins and ends with the names of about 200 important companies. These 200 businesses control more than two-thirds of all our manufacturing assets. The sheer magnitude of today’s mergers and the effect they are having on our lives makes it difficult to grasp. Simply stated, about 100 of our largest corporations now have a greater share of manufacturing assets than 200 had 30 years ago. To carry it a step further, 30 years ago these same 200 companies controlled a share equal to that held by the thousand largest ones in 1941. Because of this concentration of power, corporate involvement now pervades every facet of our society. Conglomerates are deep in banking, city-building, drug, medical, computer, marketing
and educational industries. By concentrating such economic power in a few handswhether they be those of union leaders or business leaders – we enabled those select few – up until this last election – to control much of our political power and governmental decisions. And they do it very simply. They need not control every member of a legislature; it is enough for them to be able to influence crucial votes on crucial issues by influential legislators and on a State’s Governor. Perhaps it is time that those politicians who correctly complain about the inefficiency of bureaucracy in big government seek a means to slow down the unbelievable growth of this same type bureaucratic thinking that took place in union leadership and in the business world. Today, once again in 2019 businesses are, of course, donating large sums of money for political reasons. They are intent on prospering, not because of wise business decisions, but because of wise political moves that then result in favorable and profitable political decisions.
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Arapahoe County’s deteriorating infrastructure: what needs to be done
Arapahoe County is facing the prospect of being unable to meet the challenges of a growing population and a deteriorating infrastructure. It is estimated that by the year 2030, the population in Arapahoe County will grow to over 800,000 new residents from the current 350,000, thus tripling the current population. With this significate
increase in our population, the challenges for Arapahoe County leaders will be how to prioritize the many issues that are impactful on the quality of life for their citizens. These issues are compounded by the significant deteriorating state of the County’s infrastructure. Over 28 percent of Arapahoe County roads are considered in
poor or very poor conditions. If we allow our county roads to continue to deteriorate, the cost to repair them will be 10 times more expensive to replace. The county’s Judicial Center, which includes an outdated jail and a county courthouse, are woefully inadequate to even meet the counties exiting needs and will be totally inadequate to meet the anticipated future population growth. Clearly, transportation and public safety are paramount in
addressing current and future quality of life issues for the county’s citizens. In an effort to finding a solution to this dilemma, the Board of County Commissioner has established the Citizen’s LongRange Budget Committee. The committee consists of Arapahoe County residents that reflects the diversity, geographic, business and community leaders of Arapahoe County to help the county in planning the direction that it
will take to meet the challenges of improving the infrastructure and continue to maintain the high standard of service to our citizens. The county officials are looking forward to the recommendations of the committee, which will help them to determine the best course for the county to follow to find a cost-effective method to ensure the public safety and provide a quality transportation system in the county.
Local newspapers will always have a role in communities CONTRIBUTED BY PETER W. WAGNER
Little Johnny Jones hit a home-run at his pee-wee baseball game last Friday, but most of the town won’t know about it until they see the story and photo when the town’s newspaper comes out next Wednesday. The school board, meanwhile, hired a new high School principal at their Thursday night monthly meeting, but most of the community won’t learn the details until they open Wednesday’s weekly paper. And, the local department store, celebrating they’ve been in business 50 years, is planning a giant sale. But shoppers won’t know about it until the paper arrives in the mail on Wednesday. Twenty years ago, communities depended on their hometown paper for all the local news. If it was in the paper, they knew it was relevant, correct and what would be the topics of discussion at the local coffee shop and afternoon bridge game. Plus, it was delivered in a well edited, easy-to-hold package designed to make reading it exciting and easy for the reader. Randy Evans, the longtime state editor at the Des Moines, IA Register says many local newspapers still play that role today
LETTERS Letter to the editor: Lantz has my support to be next mayor of GV
George Lantz has my unqualified support to be the next Mayor of Greenwood Village! Why have I made such a broad-brush statement? One only need to look at his background. His work in industry was always team oriented not individually focused. His community work was as board member and chair depending on his team---fellow board members and staff. His long history on the GV Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Planning and Zoning, Council Member from District Three and Mayor Pro Tem denotes a team member not a individual who has the spotlight focused on him.
Western Conservative Summit 2019 a success
Western Conservative Summit 2019 was the best-rated Summit in our 10year history! Over 2,300 attendees from 39 states heard from over 50 speakers, attended over 25 workshops, and visited with over 65 exhibitors. Over 100 media personnel covered the Summit, generating millions of online impressions. The Western Conservative Summit trended on Twitter as well. Most importantly, we
and will for many years to come. Evans, the current Executive Director of Iowa’s Freedom of Information Council, visited our Sheldon office Wednesday. He’d driven up from Des Moines to update our editors and reporters on the laws and procedures needed to obtain hidden or withheld public records. After the meeting Evans stopped by my office to discuss the current state of the newspaper business. He is an old friend of the family and he and our son Jay worked together at the Register before Jay’s premature death from cancer. Together we mourned the loss of Jay and the large metro newspaper he loved and respected. The Register, Evans thought, had less that a fourth of the 300,000 daily subscribers it served back when he and Jay worked there. And the reason for the loss in readership? Evans says it is the lack of original, local content. He praised Iowa Information for the size and commitment of our N’West Iowa REVIEW news team. “The problem with many individually produced on-line news sites,” he said, “is they lack credibility. Anyone can
He has been a member of several key City Council committees in the recent past. In his role as chair the results of those committees has been a benchmark effort that will have a long-lasting positive impact on our city. His personal character and ethics are well above reproach. A family centered individual, his local contributions include the President of his HOA---probably the toughest job in local government. If George Lantz became Mayor tomorrow, there is no doubt in my mind that history would remember him as a good Mayor. It is my prediction, however, that at the end of his tenure, he will be remembered as a great Mayor. Ron Rakowsky Greenwood Village had a record number of young people attending and learning about America’s founding principles. Watch Western Conservative Summit 2019 speeches on the Centennial Institute YouTube channel. Save the date for next year’s Summit: June 12-13, 2020 at the Colorado Convention Center. For faith, family, and freedom, Jeff Hunt Chairman, Western Conservative Summit
create a story, he said, and many can read it for free when it is on the internet. But who can be sure it isn’t “fake news.” Local newspapers give life and breath to a community. Their reporting of events, especially those at the local schools - from grade schools to a local college - is often the glue that holds a community together, Corporate chains often attempt to apply the same “one template” approach to every paper in every market. But what works in one large city usually doesn’t fit the needs and ideals of another metro community. Plus, large operations often shift editors and publishers from location to location without much consideration for the value they add with their ex-
tended knowledge of the history, political make-up and expectations of each different market. Home-owned and managed community papers are usually personally overseen by the very people who serve as the publishers and editors. Those vested interest managers stay in tune with their readers and advertisers and the very heart of the community, “The best existing newspapers,” says Evans, “strive to provide advertisers with the results they need and expect and their readers with a smorgasbord of local information to attract, hold and satisfy their interests” Circulation figures are often misconstrued. Listed simply as homes delivered to, they don’t
take into consideration the number of readers in each home. Also, copies often serve two or more households as they are passed from mother to daughter or a brother to the home of his sister. Evans and I don’t believe the printed newspaper will ever completely disappear from public importance. It may change to provide even more unique local content, rise to even more creative design and in the way it is paid for. But there will always be a need for those scrapbook and refrigerator pictures of Johnny Jones hitting his home-run and of photos and stories of other hometown heros like him. Peter W. Wagner is the founder and publisher of the N’West Iowa Review and Okoboji Magazine.
The Carousel Ball
October 19, 2019 Denver, CO An evening to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes Featured Performer: Reba McEntire High Hopes Tribute Award Honorees: Lisa & Tom Corley Founders Award: Richard Abrams, M.D. Event Chair: Dana Davis Honorary Event Chair: Barbara Davis
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Long-awaited construction of CHV park getting underway BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
After considering four bids received from local contractors for the project, the Cherry Hills Village City Council approved a contract on July 16 with HPM Contracting, Inc. of Centennial, CO for up to $3,456,700 for the construction of the John Meade Park/Alan Hutto Memorial Commons Project located on 14 acres of donated land adjacent to city hall at 2450 E. Quincy Avenue. HPM was the low bidder for the project at $3,026,700. The additional $430,000 was added by CHV afterward for additional work and contingencies not included in the bid package. Formal preparation for this project began in 2014 with the creation of a master plan. After extensive community input over the next two years,
a final design for the project was created by Mundus Bishop of Denver, who describes themselves as “a landscape architectural firm that specializes in the design and planning of public places.” According to the Cherry Hills Land Preserve (CHLP), “the park’s new design is based on feedback from local residents, gathered through three years of community meetings and surveys. the parks, trails, and recreation commission and city staff worked intensively with the consultant, Mundus Bishop, to ensure the new park is as enjoyable as it is functional.” Features of the park listed in a recent CHLP newsletter are: a central picnic shelter, a playground that includes natural features like logs and boulder and large hammocks, wetlands with diverse plantings, fishing piers, and a small amphitheater in the Alan Hutto Memorial Commons.
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o 467 ADAMS ST. CHERRY CREEK NORTH - Extraordinary custom home, designer perfection, top location and better than new condition. This home sits on Cherry Creek’s best site, close enough to walk to everything and away from the congestion. May be offered as a turnkey purchase, from designer furnishings to kitchen silverware. PRICE NOW $2,595,000 o GREENWOOD VILLAGE GATED ESTATE: On 1.5 acres, pool, guest house or barn, Exceptional Main Floor Master Suite, extraordinary finishes, the best of everything with a contemporary, European flair, Cherry Creek Schools. 19 S. Franklin Circle. $3,550,000 UNDER CONTRACT o LAKEVIEW AT THE HILLS - $1,095,000 UNDER CONTRACT o 5055 S. HOLLY, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Extraordinary BOA remodel to the perfect Tudor. Walls of windows bring in the light and accentuate the fabulous panoramic mountain views. Private lane to this 2+ acre site. $2,450,000 o CASTLE PINES RUSTIC MAIN FLOOR MASTER, pool, golf course, estate setting. The perfect family home. $1,975,000 o SUNDANCE HILLS 5750 S. GENEVA: Exceptional remodel from traditional to transitional. Almost .3 acre site with a fabulous pool. $840,000. o GOLDEN ESTATE ON 35 ACRE SITE BACKING TO OPEN SPACE, MOUNTAINS, PANORAMIC VIEWS Amazing home with interior swimming pool. $5,000,000. o PRESERVE AT ITS BEST - EXTRAORDINARY EUROPEAN STYLING. Private cul de sac, open floor plan,outdooor kitchen, Bedroom on main floor. $2,850,000 o OBSERVATORY PARK COLORADO RUSTIC - 2475 S. COLUMBINE ST. Award-winning home. Incredible quality, exquisite neutral decor in better than new condition. Theatre, fabulous landscaping and 2 offfices. $2,100,000 o 37 CHARLOU IN CHERRY HILLS - WALK-OUT RANCH ON .9 ACRE SITE. Open vaulted floor plan. $1,875,000 o 5816 S. VILLAGE WAY - $2,560,000 UNDER CONTRACT o CENTENNIAL VILLAGE Perfect 2 story, guest bedroom and loft. $629,000 SOLD o CREEKSIDE AT EAGLE BEND $779,000 SOLD. o 47 CHERRY HILLS FARM. Spectacular remodel. Main Floor Master, Transitional Styling. $2,395,000 SOLD. o POLO CLUB NORTH $1,000,000 SOLD. o ON THE HIGHLINE CANAL- SOLD - $2,175,000. o THE PRESERVE - $1,940,000 SOLD. o CHERRY CREEK: PORTICO - $550,000 SOLD. o 1215 S YORK, WASHINGTON PARK - $980,000 SOLD. o 4945 S GAYLORD CHERRY HILLS FARM WEST - $2,190,000 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE 5402 PRESERVE PKWY N. - $1,699,000. SOLD. o PENTHOUSE DENVER ART MUSEUM - $1,150,000 SOLD. o THE PRESERVE 5801 S. BIRCH CT. $1,725,000 SOLD. o 75 GLENMOOR - $3,550,000 SOLD CHECK OUT MY INDIVIDUAL HOMESITES at www.DenverRealEstate.com E-mail me at emarks@DenverRealEstate.com
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This project was included in the certificates of participation (COP’s) issued by CHV in 2017 that paid for the new city hall building and the relocated public works department in Sheridan. There is $2,183,400 remaining from the COP’s. Additional funds for the project of $500,000 are expected from a grant from Arapahoe County Open Spaces and $200,000 from Urban Drainage Flood Control District. Due to the fact that the original amount included in the certificates of participation was an estimate and the cost of dredging the pond in the park was not included in the bid documents, there is a shortfall of $573,300, including contingencies. That amount will be allocated to the project by the CHV parks and recreation fund, to be used if necessary. Should the amount used cause the parks and recreation fund to be materially depleted, city council pledged to increase the parks and recreation fund from unallocated general fund monies. Construction will begin in
A rendering of the layout of the new John Meade Park/Alan Hutto Memorial Commons shows where main features will be located. Courtesy of Cherry Hills Village
the next few weeks and is expected to be completed within one year. The project manager is Emily Black, CHV’s parks and recreation coordi-
nator, who can be reached at 303-783-2742 or eblack@ cherryhillsvillage.com. Fmiklin.villager@ gmail.com
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Fascination St. Fine Art, located in the Cherry Creek North shopping district, showcases nationally and internationally accomplished artists. Founder Aaron LaPedis, along with his wife Sandee, has one of the longest-running art galleries in Cherry Creek North—29 years and counting! Collectors will find paintings, sculptures, and collectible, limited-edition artworks, ranging in style from traditional to whimsical modern and everything in between. Featured artists include Romero Britto, Nano Lopez, Fabio Napoleoni, Ringo Starr, Tim Cotterill AKA Frogman, Henry Asencio, Gabe Leonard, Michael Godard, Michael Flohr and many more, including the recently acquired works of D. Arthur Wilson. Be sure to join us in the following months for our upcoming artist events! Master Bronze Sculptor Nano Lopez will be meeting with collectors and discussing his work at Fascination St. Fine Art for a two-day event on August
23- 24. In his artistic process, Nano integrates organic textures and synthetic, and manmade objects into his bronzes to create art that reflects the same depth and richness he sees in the world around him. On September 7, Pop Artist Charles Fazzino will be meeting with collectors, discussing his work, and offering dedications on purchased artwork at Fascination St. Fine Art. Fazzino is one of the most popular and highly-collected pop artists of all time. During his 30+ years as an artist, he has inserted his unique, detailed, vibrant, and three-dimensional style of artwork into the very fabric of popular culture. At Fascination St. Fine Art, we are dedicated to creating a lasting art legacy with you and your family. With a warm, welcoming space and friendly staff, our gallery showcases art for everyone—from first-time, aspiring buyers to seasoned collectors. We will work with you every step along the way, from choosing a piece from our carefully
curated collection, to archival custom framing, home installation, and worldwide shipping. Please contact Fascination St. Fine Art for art inquiries and events. It would be our pleasure to work with you! 303-3331566 / info@fascinationst.com
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Interviewing is a two way street “Ask questions. Don’t make assumptions.” – Angela Ahrendts, Senior VP of Apple There are seasons in our lives when the seas are calm, life feels easy, and financial markets are up. Inevitably, challenges materialize and take shape. Then what? When it comes to your money and managing your wealth, we encourage you to establish a relationship with a trusted advisor so you have someone to work with while you weather the storm. Our last article talked about how you define and discover a trusted advisor in the financial planning space. We prompted the question “If you could define and choose a relationship with a financial advisor, where you get everything you wanted, what would you ask for?” Then we prompted you to start your search. Now what? When you connect voice to voice or face to face, how do you maximize your time and manage the conversation? Interviewing is a two-way
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street, and that matters for several reasons. First, the interview process is your opportunity to determine and select the most ideal fit from several options. Even if you think you’re “ok” and comfortable in your current financial position, networking with and interviewing experienced financial professionals helps you stay current, educated, and in the best position to grow and protect your estate and reach your goals. Whether an advisor can do the job is easier to determine than whether
s/he will do the job. The interview process has to determine both. Second, the “onboarding process” for client and trusted advisor begins long before the “I choose you”. Interviews are a time to ask great questions, gather information, establish rapport, learn about character, maturity, wisdom, culture, systems, planning, deliverables, to set expectations, set your next steps, and determine fit. Third, chemistry and culture can make or break a relationship. So make sure your questions and time reflect your values and highlight potential compatibility and possible conflict.
Trusted Advisor Check list:
• If you heard of the advisor by a referral, did s/he receive a strong recommendation? • Does the advisor seem thorough and detail oriented? • Is the response to your financial information nonjudgemental and supportive? • Does the advisor take care in reviewing and calculating figures? • Does this person ask relevant
questions and listen well? • Does there seem to be a fit between the advisor, the clientele the advisor is seeking, the type of advisor you’re seeking, and you? • Does the administrative support seem sufficient? • What do the reports look like and tell you? • Consider the advisor’s pay structure. Don’t get carried away by promises of fabulous returns or financial success. You want an advisor who inspires your trust. Partnering with a financial advisor is a long-term relationship, not just a transaction. Establishing a partnership requires patience, flexibility, transparency, and trust – from both camps. Determining a good fit might require you and the advisor to ask and answer new and challenging questions – about your history with money, financial decisions, current cash flow, earnings, debt, age, family, timeline, mistakes, and successes. And a good financial advisor might ask you to pull together or provide access to your asset management, statements, investment accounts, spending, and saving. What
are you prepared and willing to bring to the table? When people reach out and choose to interview our team, we encourage them to bring curiosity to the table and to pepper us with questions. We ask more questions rather than present a pitch, because we find that balanced Q&A is mutually beneficial and helps establish a better and longer lasting relationship. The more we know, the easier it is for everyone to confidently move forward or say “no thank you” and move on. “You, your family, and your life plans are important. A great fit is vital to your success. We’re here to help. And we look forward to hearing from you.”
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Wounded officer receives recognition Continued from Page 2
The Cherry Hills Village city council chamber was filled with citizens and law enforcement officers from around the metro area to welcome back and honor Officer Cory Sack and those who contributed to the investigation of the Pictured wearing his Distinguished Service Award and Purple Heart, crime in CHV on Officer Cory Sack with his wife Ann, daughter Madeline, a first August 20, 2018. grader at Northstar Academy in Parker, and son Levi, 4 years old.
CHVPD Sergeant Curt Wood receives the Distinguished Service Award from Chief Michelle Tovrea.
Chief Tovrea presents a Distinguished Service Award to CHVPD Cherry Hills Village Officer Brent Hokanson.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to CHVPD Officer Nate Fischer by Chief Tovrea.
Chief Tovrea presented a plaque honoring his contribution to the investigation to City of Aurora PD Lt. Mark Hildbrand
CHVPD Detective Lenny Abeyta received the Chief’s Commendation for his work on the investigation of the home invasion on August 20, 2018. Photos by Freda Miklin
Receiving the Chief’s Commendation for her excellent work in processing evidence gathered on August 20, 2018 is CHV Police Department Evidence Technician Nathalie Klasens.
CHV Police Chief Michelle Tovrea presents plaques of appreciation to three members of the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network - Special Agent Mark Slonnendecker, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Officer Ernie Sandoval, Denver Police Department, and Officer Andy McDermott, Aurora Police Department.
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Park Meadows is your one-stop destination for all of your BackTo-School needs with fantastic sales and promotions that will keep you on budget this fall. Whether you are shopping for the perfect first-day-of-school outfit, long-sleeve tees, cozy sweaters, jeans that fit just right, kicks that will get you to your classes or a backpack that shows off your own personal style…Park Meadows has you covered! Shopping for those little scholars? Find the essentials for any wardrobe at Dillard’s, Macy’s, GapKids, Justice and Osh Kosh B’Gosh. Calling all teens! You’ve hit the jackpot with Back-To-School shopping at Colorado’s
Only Retail Resort. Not only will you find computers, tablets and devices for all of your school tech needs with stores like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon 4-Star, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon…you will do it in style with the plethora of tween/teen stores offered at Park Meadows. Show off your style the first day of school with a casual dress from Altar’d State, Francesca’s or Forever 21. Or maybe a graphic tee and jacket is more your speed; shop
stores like Urban Outfitters, Pac Sun, Aéropostale, American Eagle, Vans, Hot Topic and Zumiez for tops and bottoms for both guys and gals that display your individual style. Aerie, American Eagle’s sister store which opened last month at Park Meadows, offers intimate apparel, sweaters, dresses and leggings bringing you comfort that never looked cooler. Meet the newest and softest clothes you’ll never want to take off! Shop jean styles with a fit you are sure to love from skinny jeans to joggers, vintage wash to distressed, with Lucky Brand, American Eagle, The Buckle, Hollister and more. Check out Nordstrom, Freebird by Steven, Aldo, Vans, Journeys and The
Finish Line for boots, comfy flats, sneakers, chucks and athletic shoes. Tillys boasts backpacks with plenty of personality with brand favorites like Vans, Adidas, Herschel Supply Co., Roxy, Ripcurl, Dickies, O’Neill, Brixton, RVCA and more. The wall of backpacks on display at Tillys make it easy to peruse so many options, the only problem will be picking just one. Back-To-School shopping has never been easier when you shop at Park Meadows. Check everything you need off your list, rack up some major style points and save money with the unbelievable sales at your favorite stores. Look smart and shop smart for Back-ToSchool at Park Meadows, Colorado’s Only Retail Resort!
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Change the Trend hosting event in Englewood
Readers unite for Village Read CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE & ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES
Arapahoe Libraries and Greenwood Village have teamed up again this year to bring you The Village Read, which is the chance to connect to your community through exciting events, writing workshops and more, inspired by this year’s featured book, Rush, by Colorado author and artist Jayme H. Mansfield. Start reading the book today, then join us in August for exciting events, including a special kickoff event with author Jayme H. Mansfield and Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky
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Arapahoe Libraries and Greenwood Village selected the novel Rush, below, left, by Colorado author Jayme H. Mansfield for this year’s Village Read.
on Thursday, August 1, at 6 pm at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial. Author visits, writing workshops and programs inspired by the novel Rush will take place throughout August. Visit arapahoelibraries.org/ village-read for the details and to reserve your spot at one of our events. Borrow a copy of the book or eBook at arapahoelibraries.org/village-read. Books are available for purchase at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Rd, and starting August 2, at the Koelbel Library Cafe, 5955 S. Holly St. For more information, call 303LIBRARY (303-542-7279) or visit arapahoelibraries.org/village-read. www.greenwoodvillage.com/ culturalarts
August 1- Village Read Kick off with Mayor Ron 6-8pm Koelbel Library Join your neighbors and friends to meet Rush author Jayme H. Mansfield. Mansfield will be joined by Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky, who will kick off the month-long festivities celebrating The Village Read. Enjoy dessert, great conversation and a chance to get your book signed. Books will be available for purchase. For adults. August 3 and 15 - Historical Fiction Writing- Bringing the Past Alive 8/3 11am Southglenn Library and 8/15 6:30pm Castlewood Library It’s true that fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Historical fiction weaves events, people and places of the past into memorable characters, intriguing plotlines and impactful themes. Join author Jayme H. Mansfield as she shares how her great-great grandmother’s participation in the 1893 Oklahoma Land Rush became her wellloved novel Rush. For adults. August 3- Concert in the Park with the Colorado Honor Band and the Colorado Wind Ensemble 6pm Curtis Park (2349 East Orchard Road) Come and take in the warm western air with this classical concert featuring The Colorado Honor Band and The Colorado Wind Ensemble. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. For all ages.
World renowned author of “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion” and “Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship,” founder Fr. Greg Boyle, S. J. of Homeboy Industries, is coming to Colorado to address Change the Trend, a collaborative effort working to mobilize and equip the Englewood, Littleton and Sheridan communities to constructively engage the issue of homelessness. Come and hear the stories of compassion and kinship and transformation. The event will be held on Friday, August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Englewood High School Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Change the Trend aims to
create pathways towards stability for those experiencing homelessness in the tri-cities of Englewood, Littleton, and Sheridan. The organization supports each individual on their journey to self-sufficiency and sustainability. Change the Trend is a collaborative effort of multiple agencies in the Tri-cities. The long term goal is to make strides in housing support and provide access to basic needs such as laundry services and showers. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required. Registration to RSVP coming soon. For more information on the event, including sponsorship opportunities, visit www. changethetrend.org, or call Shari Leonard at (720) 3298764.
sion. Registration required at www. greenwoodvillage.com/art . August 5- Focus 50 Plus- Author Discussion 9:30 am Curtis Center for the Arts Join the Greenwood Village Focus 50 Plus group for a captivating discussion of Rush with author Jayme H. Mansfield. Open to adults ages 50 and older. August 5,17 and 20 Active Minds- History of Railroads 8/5 7pm Koelbel Library, 8/17 1pm Kelver Library, 8/20 1pm Smoky Hill Library May 2019 marked the 150-year anniversary of the Golden Spike that secured the completion of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Join Active Minds as we dive into the rich history of railroads in the United States. All aboard as we explore the role railroads played in building a young country and the industry titans that emerged. For adults. August 10 and 17- Painting Workshop with the Author 10am4pm Curtis Center for the Arts Join the author of this year’s Village Read book, Jayme Mansfield, for this one-day painting class that will overflow with vibrant texture, exciting color, and surprising outcomes as we work BIG and BOLD with floral abstraction. Using a variety of techniques and tools, we’ll create individualized and intriguing paintings that stem from mindfulness, creative permission, and spontaneous expres-
August 13- Legendary LadiesWomen Who Forged the Frontier 6:30pm Greenwood Village City Hall (Community Room) Travel back in time to hear stories of real women who made a significant impact on the West. Meet Lady Catherine Moon, Josie Bassett, Calamity Jane, Dr. Susan Anderson, Augusta Tabor and Anne Evans as they tell the tales of how they helped influence the western frontier August 21st- Stories From Colorado History- Influential Pioneers 6:30pm, Greenwood Village City Hall (Community Room) What made pioneer women hopeful, optimistic and resilient? Join author and historical re-enactor Corinne Joy Brown as she shares narratives of influential women who left their mark on Colorado’s history. Representing the Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation, Brown’s storytelling, inspired by Jayme H. Mansfield’s novel Rush, will give you a peek into the Scottish and Victorian influences in our state’s rich culture. For adults. August 22- Panel Discussion 7pm Koelbel Library Join other readers to discuss this year’s Village Read book, Rush, by Jayme H. Mansfield. Bring your questions and feedback about the book.
Brady Campbell, center, and Amanda Campbell, right, pictured with the late Brandon Campbell
Virtual lemonade stand raises money for grieving family CONTRIBUTED BY GOFUNDME
On Sunday, July 7, Brandon Campbell passed away after a battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. He was a warrior, a husband, and a father. Amidst the grief, Brady, his 6 year-old son decided to host a lemonade stand. He sold to neighbors and friends. After a local police officer stopped by to figure out what the gathering was, he placed a radio call to other first responders. Firetrucks and police cars started rolling up to the stand and he raised $244. That night he told Amanda, his mom, he wanted to take her on a date with his money and do something to honor his Dad. It was the ultimate “life gives you lemons” story from a child who has suffered an incredible loss. We’re offering this as a virtual lemonade stand. At age 6, Brady honored everything Brandon wished for in his legacy- that his family was lovingly together and
that he could help others. We will use a small portion of the funds raised for Brady and Amanda to continue having adventures (and dates) together. We will use the rest to honor the Palliative Care Team and Cancer Center at University of Colorado Anschutz. Even in Brandon’s darkest days fighting cancer, he still believed in honoring the people who serve as cheerleaders and advocates for those struggling. A celebration of Brandon’s life was held on July 13 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on July 13. A separate service will be held in his native Alberta, Canada at a later date. He was a wonderful father and husband. We would be grateful if you would support his legacy with a little virtual lemonade! To donate to the campaign, www.gofundme.com/f/bradys lemonade
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CHV changes municipal code to avoid ICE BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
Cherry Hills Village City Council Bill 4 of 2019, passed unanimously on first reading on July 16, was adopted to bring CHV into compliance with a new state law, HB 191148, one of 454 bills signed into law by Governor Polis during the recently completed 2019 legislative session. The state law was enacted with little fanfare on March 28 and takes effect on August 2. The language of the bill states that it changes “the maximum jail sentence for certain crimes from one year to three hundred sixty-four days.” According to the nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff of the Colorado legislature, “convictions of one-year trigger a federal immigration action for offenders with immigrant status and under certain circumstances, a county jail may be asked to hold an immigrant until they are transferred into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. While this bill
is not anticipated to impact the number of misdemeanor cases or convictions it is assumed that the number of plea bargains will increase by an unknown amount, because under current law defendants are more likely to challenge misdemeanor charges in court to avoid a potential one-year sentence and the federal immigration action. Overall, such impacts are expected to be minimal.” The types of crimes to which this law applies are any violations of municipal ordinances which are heard in municipal courts in Colorado and currently provide for a possible jail sentence of up to one year, along with certain drug misdemeanors and petty offenses. According to CHV City Attorney Kathie Gluckenberger, there are several sections of the city’s municipal code that permit the municipal court to impose a sentence of up to one year in jail, though Gluckenberger said that she believes no one has ever been sentenced to one year in jail in CHV, in response to a question from Mayor Stewart. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
GV council discusses resource officers at Cherry Creek Schools BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On July 15, Greenwood Village City Council held an executive session to “develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators…regarding the Cherry Creek School District School Resource Officer Program.” Another executive session is tentatively scheduled by GV City Council on August 5 “Regarding Discussion of the School Resource Officer Program (Dustin Varney, Chief of Police).” On September 28, 2018, as they were reviewing budget proposals from city department heads for the upcoming year, GV City Council members Dave Bullock, Dave Kerber, Anne Ingebretsen, and Mayor Pro Tem George Lantz questioned a request by GV Police Chief Dustin Varney for $268,154 for two new school resource
officers (police officers) at the combined campus of Cherry Creek High School, Campus Middle School, and Belleview Elementary School in Greenwood Village. After discussion, those four members of city council agreed that Varney’s request should be refused. Tom Dougherty and Judy Hilton were the only members of city council who said they were in favor of Chief Varney’s request. Mayor Ron Rakowsky also indicated he thought it should be approved. Council Member Steve Moran was absent from the meeting and Council Member Jerry Presley did not say anything during the discussion of the matter. The $268,154 allocation for two new school police officers and necessary equipment for them was subsequently removed from GV’s 2019 city-wide budget, which contains anticipated revenues of $53 million compared to expenditures of $51 million. The budget also says
that the city’s expected general fund balance at the end of 2019 will be $30 million, of which $19 million will be unrestricted. According the Colorado General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Legal Services, an executive session, where the public is excluded, is allowed when “public disclosure of certain matters or negotiations in an open meeting is likely to stifle honest and frank discussion,” and may occur under certain conditions, including “for purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions.” An executive session is an exception to the Colorado Open Meetings Law, which states that “the formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret, “according to the Colorado General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Legal Services. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com Submit your letters online at: www.villagerpublishing.com or email to: editorial@villagerpublishing.com 303-773-8313
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Transforming Lives - Colorado to Uganda “Mom, Dad, I’m not coming home.” Those were the words Greenwood Village residents, Geno and Pat Pauline, heard through the static infused telephone lines one early morning in August 2008. The couple was eagerly anticipating the homecoming of their two college-aged daughters in just a few short weeks. Little did they know at the time, their daughters had an entirely different plan. Andrea, Leah and their friend Sally had seen too much during the few months they spent immersed in the small, yet overpopulated village of Iganga, Uganda. They had seen unfathomable poverty. They had fallen in love with severely neglected children in a corrupt orphanage. These children, ages 4-14, were sleeping in three tiny rooms without beds or blankets on a rocky dirt floor. They were hungry, abused, bored, uneducated, unloved and completely hopeless. The girls knew they couldn’t walk away, that they had to DO SOMETHING!
Musana Today-Students Thriving in 2019
Community Development Organization (MCDO) in 2010 and has since developed into a locally led and operated organization that employs 283 Ugandans who are the catalysts of their community’s social and economic development.
Before Musana-Children of Iganga in 2008
The plan was this…Andrea would stay in Iganga and partner with Ugandan, Haril Kazindra, to create a safe environment for the children. Leah and Sally would travel back to the United States to raise awareness and money. This leap of faith took courage, risks and an immeasurable amount of support from Colorado neighbors and friends. In September 2008, Musana Children’s Home was established, and 80 children moved into a place they could finally call home. They began to receive three meals a day, proper medical care, a good education, and most importantly… love. It did not take the young team long to learn that the last thing the community needed was another orphanage or children’s home, where parents believed their children were better off in the hands of institutions linked to foreign aid. To better cater to the needs of the community, the home shifted to Musana
The Kazindra Family- Haril, Andrea, Damali, Dezi and Josiah
Today, Musana educates 2,000 students in its primary and high schools, has provided 100,000 community members quality healthcare in its hospital and community outreaches, and has trained 479 women with skills and business. Musana’s unique model of development has transformed the way one community is tackling poverty and is on its way to replicate into more communities, impacting more lives! Andrea is a full-time resident of Uganda and married to Haril, Musana’s Country Director and team leader. They now have two beautiful children, the oldest attends Musana Nursery and Primary School. In addition, they foster, Damali, the youngest of the orginal 80 children brought to Musana. Want to meet the incredible leaders of MCDO and hear their story of transformation firsthand? Join us on August 17th to learn more about how you too can DO SOMETHING!
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DIFAT will make history for DU and Colorado – tickets still available for unprecedented world premiere of Ms Butterfly
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enver International Festival of Arts and Technology (DIFAT) will present three components at the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Denver campus July 25-July 31. For authorized admission tickets: newmantix.com or 303-8717720. The festival is sponsored and presented by the Joseph & Loretta Law Institute of Arts & Technology (founded by their son Dennis Law, MD). The first component is the world premiere of Ms Butterfly - a combination of ballet and opera with costumes on super steroids. Full rehearsals began on July 15. Instead of a 65-piece orchestra, because of technology - there will be six musicians. Instead of a chorus, there will be 24 dancers. The cast of dancers is from Wonderbound, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company and members of Law Broth-
ers Chinese Performing Arts International. The second component is The Finals for the Denny Award International Competitions for Electronic Music in three categories. The third component is a Festival Symposium on Arts & Technology on July 31 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission to this symposium is free to the first 250 respondents by contacting Grace Tian (617-816-4850) or e-mail: gtian@ lawbrothersgroup.com. Dr. Larry Chan coordinated a three-course dinner at University Club to feature Dr. Dennis Law’s discussion of his upcoming futuristic adaptation and production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. “It’s a fresh showcase to appeal to broader audiences including young people,” said Dr. Law, a retired surgeon who never lacks for passion and creativity and who is also chairman of the Denver International Festival of Arts and Technology.
Man of the hour and much more - Dr. Dennis Law, his wife Alyssa and daughter Jade with host Dr. Larry Chan and his wife Dr. Cynthia Chan
Luz Maria Trevizo and Robert Tait
Jimmy and Linda Yip, Dave Kempa, Jim Huffman, Diane Wengler and hubby Steven Morrissett
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MS Gala slated for September 14 gathers momentum for early bird sales ocky Mountain Mul100% of funds raised stay in tiple Sclerosis Center “We are at Colorado to support MS pro(RMMSC) kicked off and research. “We’re a point of its fall gala with cocktails and grams at a point of pivoting. This is d’oeuvres at the Unia very hopeful point for MS,” pivoting. hors versity Club hosted by loyal said Dr. John Corboy. “More supporter Mark Johnson. The medicines are approved now This is a very casino-themed annual gala to regenerate the nervous sysfundraiser will be Saturday, hopeful tem and reboot the immune September 14 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver beginning system. We need grant money point for for developing a screening at 6:00 p.m. Silent and live tool for early diagnosis.” auctions will complement Multiple For reservations and table fun-filled evening that inpurchases, please contact: Sclerosis.” the cludes casino gaming, a live
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ABOVE: Former gala chairs and current RMMSC board members Pam Sletten (development chair) and Suzanne Hickox RIGHT: MS Gala Chair Claudia Miller, Vice Chair of RMMSC Board Louise Bowen, CEO Gina Hensrud and Co-director of RMMSC at the University of Colorado Dr. John Corboy.
band, and a comedian. The gala provides critical funding for promising research and
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Tables set for Sushi Dinner guests in The Dome at AMG Photo by Travis Broxton
Butterfly (NYF logo) embellished wine glasses held selections from Jimmy’s private collection
Summer celebrations for Yip Foundation
BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON COMMUNITY EDITOR
Traditionally, the Nathan Yip Foundation (NYF), founded by Jimmy and Linda Yip in honor of their late son Nathan, hosts a Sushi Dinner on the grounds of their home. Due to unpredictable weather, the annual event was moved to a
lovely and appropriate venue – The Dome at AMG in Greenwood Village – in the same building where the foundation is headquartered. There were abundant and elaborate food stations with seafood donated by Seattle Fish Company. Miki Hashimoto, owner of Tokio, donated his time to be chef for
NYF Founders Jimmy and Linda Yip, with Executive Director Tarika Cefkin Photo by Travis Broxton
the evening. No Yip event is complete, of course, without Jimmy’s famous rum cake and the open bar included Saki. At the Opera Colorado Gala, one of the auction items was a private dinner with Jimmy and Linda. Lynnette Morrison and Maradith Wilkins were the lucky bidders. A
Szechuan lobster tail, one of the many family style entrees
Photo by Stephanie Tung
Privileged private guests at the Yip home – Lynnette Morrison, Kathy Clifton, Lillian Cogdal, Dillon Clifton, Jimmy Yip, Jan Hammond, LindaYip, Wendy Cogdal and Maradith Wilkins
“Chinese Celebration Dinner” began promptly with an appetizer of NYF Signature Spring Egg Rolls with shrimp, zucchini and mozzarella cheese followed by hot and sour soup with chicken wontons. Every plate, platter and bowl was a butterfly pattern because of the foundation’s logo. Six,
yes, six! family style entrees were presented on a huge lazy Susan server accompanied by fine wines from Jimmy’s private collection. Pure tea with dessert was the finale to the enormous feast. The Yips are one of the most fun, hospitable and giving couples in our community.
The “Team” of chefs and servers for the feast- Kevin and Stephanie Tung (Nathan’s godparents and in charge of the Shanghai Gala held every other year -next in 2020), Ann Yip (Jimmy’s sister), Allen Cheng (friend of Yips for 40+ years), Marcus Yip (grand nephew from Hong Kong who will be a junior in high school), James Luo (godson and housemate)
The sushi boat was just one of the many delectable food stations Photo by Travis Broxton
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Candace Moon announces reelection effort CONTRIBUTED BY CANDACE MOON
Candace M. Moon is an official candidate for re-election to represent District 1 in the Centennial City Council. The city election is November 5, 2019. Moon, who has lived in the Centennial area for 27 years, is currently serving you on City Council. She is a civic activist in Centennial and South Metro-area community affairs. She believes the city is stronger when people with diverse backgrounds and views work together to come up with the best solutions to our challenges. Moon has extensive experience from the military, federal and local government and private industry in supervisory and management positions. She continue to be a strong voice on the Centennial City Council for: • Continuing the current responsible, ethical, conservative stewardship of our public resources • Managing and planning economic development to bring jobs and grow our tax base • Maintaining roads and infrastructure • Improving public safety and land use policies • Maintaining our property values and neighborhood cultures to continue a high quality of life. Centennial grew from a fledgling city into a viable and vibrant community, recognized on a national level as a great place to live, work, play and do business. Candace Moon will work hard and smart to keep what we have and improve on all aspects of our wonderful city. A native of Arkansas,
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Moon earned a BA Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Park University, a Master’s Degree in Applied Communication from the University of Denver, and certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is an Air Force veteran, a former small business owner and community volunteer through many
civic organizations. Candace Moon is a retired supervisor from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She served as an officer in the South Suburban Denver Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc.; former secretary of the Hubert L. “Hooks” Jones Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; former vestry member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church; a member of the NAACP; and served on the board of directors for the Arapahoe Highlands Civic Association. Moon is a recipient of the Outstanding Young Women of America Award. She currently serves us all in her duties on the City’s Investment Committee, the Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable and on the Centennial Youth Commission. Candace is married to Vorry C. Moon. The couple has seven children, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Arapahoe County needs your input Arapahoe County is one of the fastest growing counties in Colorado. And why wouldn’t it be? Our cities and communities feature some of the best quality of life our state has to offer. But accommodating that success, and the growth it brings with it, requires careful analysis of our current situation and a focus on what’s best for all our residents going forward. It means planning our future together.
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Elizabeth Jane Gibson April 23, 1935 Feb. 8, 2019 Elizabeth Jane Gibson, 83, of Denver, passed away Feb. 8 2019. Elizabeth was born April 28, 1935, in Salina, Kan., to Margaret and Cloyce Kasson. She attended elementary school and junior and senior high schools in Salina, Kan., and graduated from Salina High School in 1952. She attended Colorado Woman’s College and received her bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Colorado. She later earned her doctorate from UNC.
She taught in Salina schools for many years. She was also a school principal and a school district special education director. Although she hasn’t lived in Salina for many years, she always thought of it as home and was very proud of her city. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Harry B. Gibson. Memorials may be made to the family, in care of Roselawn Mortuary, P.O. Box 2322, Salina, KS 67402. For online condolences contact Roselawn at www. roselawnsalina.com
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ABOU
THE LAW
BY DONALD PETERSON
CONSERVATOR’S DEED: This Deed is used when a Conservator has been appointed by the Court for someone deemed to be either incapacitated or a minor. Letters of Appointment are issued by the Court, usually in conjunction with a Court Order authorizing the property to be sold and such Letters are recorded together with the Conservator’s Deed, prepared by an attorney.
Dear Readers, This week’s column is on additional types of Deeds, TRUSTEE’S DEED: Part 2, accepted in Colorado: This Deed is sometimes used when title to real properPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE’S ty has been placed into a trust. Trustee’s Deeds are generalDEED: This Deed is used when the ly Quitclaim Deeds, without interest of the real property any warranties. Such Deeds is in the estate of a deceased are recorded with a Statement owner. A Personal Repre- of Authority, which is a docsentative is appointed by the ument advising of the legal Court, which issues Letters of existence of a trust or other Appointment, which are re- entity and identifies the percorded together with the Per- son (such as a Trustee) who sonal Representative’s Deed, is authorized to act and sign documents (such as a Deed) prepared by an attorney.
on behalf of a trust or entity.
est under a Beneficiary Deed, whose interest is not recorded in the records of the Clerk and Recorder in the County in which the property is located at the time of death of the owner, is required under the law to record evidence or a notice of the interest in the property no later than four month after the death of the owner. Failure to record evidence within such four-month time period shall forever bar the person from asserting an interest in the property, under Colorado Law. Due to the possibility of creditors’ claims, mortgage issues and the recovery of medical assistance payments, as noted, most title companies require the expiration of a four month time period before the title company will insure a transfer of the title, regarding a subsequent sale of the property by the Grantee-Beneficiary.
BENEFICIARY DEED: This type of Deed has been allowed in Colorado since 2004, and is revocable before death. A Grantee-Beneficiary of a Beneficiary Deed takes title to the owner’s interest in the real property only at the death of the owner, but subject to all conveyances, encumbrances, assignments, contracts, mortgages, liens and other interests affecting title to the property. A Beneficiary Deed is typically used as a means to avoid probate; however, there are some cautions, including the fact that the Beneficiary Deed may affect the ability of the Grantor to obtain Medicaid benefits. Thus, the interest of the Grantee-Beneficiary is subject to any claim of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for recovery of medical assistance payments. SHERIFF’S DEED: Any person having an interThis is a Deed that gives
Father absence…. a public health issue I attended the Western Conservative Summit at the Denver Convention Center this past weekend. There were many interesting and inspiring speakers. Those that presented spoke about complex issues such as immigration, the opioid crisis, violence, foreign policy, education reform, just to name a few. The speaker that brought down the house was Mr. Larry Elder, an attorney, author and talk show host who happens to be Black. He told the story about his father and the importance of the life lessons he taught him to get to success. He went on to talk about the crisis of father absence and the social science especially in
the Black community. According to the US Census Bureau 19.7 million children (one in 4) reside in a home without a father. He went on to outline the data that shows when a child is raised in a father-absent home, he or she is affected in the following ways: The children are: • four times more likely to be in poverty • seven times more likely to become pregnant as a teen • more likely to have behavioral problems • more likely to experience abuse and neglect • more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol • more likely to suffer with obesity
• more likely to be involved in the juvenile justice system • more likely to experience violence • more likely to drop out of school Although these statistics are compelling, single moms are doing a heroic job and many young people do amazingly well even without a dad in the home. What Mr. Elder was outlining was that we need to do something to heal the family, so ALL children thrive and succeed. We must work together to increase the value of committed love, marriage, family formation and marriage strengthening. The Center for Relationship Education (CRE) works with community partners such as the Denver Rescue Mission,
Goodwill, Mi Casa, all 5 military bases in Colorado, Arapahoe HHS and with an organization called Responder Strong teaching skills to police officers, firefighters, and EMTs. CRE develops relationship skills, such as communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, attachment theory, fun and friendship, goal setting, financial literacy, and delivers a host of family strengthening services to fathers and their partners. CRE provides families and individuals with support, knowledge and the skills necessary to build and maintain healthy relationships. Relationship skills educators recognize and address expectations about relationships that come from families of origin and early experiences. A primary goal of
ownership rights in property bought at a Sheriff’s Sale. A Sheriff’s Sale is conducted under the authority of a Judgment or Court Order. The procedure for conducting this foreclosure sale is under the Court rules, where a Court enters a Decree of Foreclosure, directing the Sheriff of the County where the Defendant resides and owns real property to hold a public action of the property. My contact info is below and I do make house calls.
Donald Glenn Peterson Esq. Don Peterson Law Firm 1720 S. Bellaire St., Suite 530 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 758-0999 Fax: (303) 758-1091 E-Mail: dgp.lawoffice@att.net www.donpetersonlawfirm.com CRE is to broaden the target group receiving marriage education services and reach out to families that may otherwise not know about, or have access to, marriage education and family-strengthening programs such as low-income couples, as well as diverse ethnic groups. Programs that teach about marriage and building healthy relationships serve all types of people: unmarried or married couples, single individuals who want to learn about what it takes to develop a successful relationship and marriage, and even young people who want to learn dating and partner selection strategies. It is time to work together and let men know how important they are to the health and well-being of their children. joneen@myrelationshipcenter.org or www. myrelationshipcenter.or
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Achieve the essence of inner and outer beauty Inflammation, hormones, and your gut, it’s a trifecta! Inflammation: Acute Inflammation is a normal mechanism our body uses to heal wounds. But chronic low-level inflammation isn’t good — it’s associated with many problems, including fatigue, weight Musings with gain, brain fog, acne, allergies, and autoimmune disease. Hormones: With a hormone imbalance, you may experience the above symptoms, as well as heightened PMS and dryness. Gut: If your gut is unbalanced, you may also have bloating, constipation, or acid reflux. If any of these symptoms sounds familiar, I recommend following these key wellness tips below. As a health coach who struggles with all three issues myself, I know making these simple changes can lead to big benefits: Fiber Vegetables contain hundreds to thousands of phytonutrients — literally plant hormones — that have a hormone-balancing effect in the body. Vegetables (as well as fruit) also supply us with fiber that binds itself to old estrogen, thereby clearing it out of the system, leading to better overall equilibrium. This is great for both men and women who suffer from estrogen dominance. Vegetables also supply prebiotic fibers that good bacteria feed on in the gut. This fiber is most abundantly found in asparagus, leeks, onions, and garlic. Cut Out Inflammatory Foods Everyone is different. Still, for many people, foods like processed dairy, gluten, alcohol, sugar, processed snacks, omega-6 oils, and soy can incite inflammation and manipulate hormones.
the hormone that’s sabotaging your wellness trifecta — even if you’re doing everything else right. Even naturally thin people have to worry about cortisol. Cortisol was my personal nemesis — limited Melinda sleep, too much coffee, stressful days at work and with the kids, and long, hard cardio threw me into a crisis. For me, getting cortisol under control with sleep, yoga, and light exercise was the biggest step I took in fixing my wellness trifecta. Avoid all-day caffeine. Excessive caffeine raises your cortisol and slows down your thyroid. Plus, it aggravates acid reflux and gut disorders. Take Vitamin D Vitamin D is actually a hormone, and it plays a significant role in GI health. There are actually D receptors in our teeth, salivary glands, esophagus, and stomach. Low vitamin D levels are linked to slow stomach emptying and bile production, putting the trifecta in flux — inciting inflammation, and triggering hormone disruption. Vitamin-D deficiency is ridiculously common. Although you can obtain D from the sun, it’s often not enough, especially if you are dark-skinned. Though some foods like oily fish and fortified milk contain vitamin D, I recommend supplementing with at least 5,000 IU a day.
Look out for Endocrine Disrupters in your Environment Endocrine disrupters, or hormone disrupters, hit the trifecta hard. Not only do they affect your hormones, but they also have adverse developmental, reproducEat Healthy Fat tive, neurological, and immune effects. The fats that you should steer clear of: vegetable oils, peanut oil, canola oil, soybean This spells inflammation and gut flora oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, margarine, imbalance. Hormone disrupters are everywhere, unshortening or “spreads” — all of which are fortunately. We just know about the tip of the high in omega-6 fats. Your friendly fats: coconut oil, avocados, iceberg with regards to chemical endocrine disrupters. The comprehensive list is about olive oil, grapeseed oil, and other healthy sources of saturated fat that boost testoster- 870, and we don’t even know them all! But one or female hormones. Cholesterol is need- what you can do is be cognizant and educate ed for formation of healthy cell membranes yourself about the most harmful ones. At the very least, try to avoid parabens, and is a precursor to all steroid hormones phthalates, and bisphenol-A (BPA). Common (progesterone, estrogen, FSH, etc.). We can’t offenders include plastics, air fresheners, have proper hormonal balance without dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, adequate amounts of saturated fats. cleansers and cleaners, cosmetics, deodorants, Get Cortisol Under Control toothpaste, shaving gel, and lotions. Check Chronically elevated cortisol could be labels and use resources like www.ewg.org
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Sunburn management 101 The Villager: Help! I got a sunburn! blisters. Blisters help your skin to heal What should I do? and should be left intact until they dry Dr. Dawson: I’m so sorry to hear you and peel off on their own. If a blister got a sunburn! I’m seeing lots of them pops prematurely, you can apply in the office these days Vaseline or Aquaphor with the recent heat. The to the raw skin. Blisters most important first step are a sign of secondwith any sunburn is to go degree, or more severe, indoors and avoid further sunburn. Anyone with sun exposure. Once your widespread blistering, skin is burned, it is more fevers, chills, vomiting, susceptible to further or other systemic burning. Make sure to drink symptoms should plenty of water, as sunburns seek medical attention can cause dehydration. Dr. Annelise Dawson - immediately. Cool showers or baths can Harvard-/UCSF-trained/ The Villager: I feel so alleviate discomfort. It also Board-Certified upset that I allowed helps to wear lightweight, myself to get burned. Do I need to loose-fitting cotton clothing to keep worry about the long-term effects the skin cool. of a sunburn? Dr. Dawson: Living in a place like The Villager: Is there anything I Colorado, it is almost impossible to can take or apply to my skin? avoid the occasional sunburn. The Dr. Dawson: Anti-inflammatory most important thing is to use this as medications like ibuprofen can an opportunity to re-evaluate your help relieve pain and swelling. prevention strategies to avoid future Lightweight moisturizers, especially sunburns. Make sure to apply SPF 30 or those containing aloe vera, may higher every morning to any exposed soothe the skin and can be applied areas and re-apply sunscreen every every several hours. Over-the-counter 2 hours or so with any prolonged hydrocortisone cream can also be sun exposure. I prefer mineral-based helpful. Avoid antibiotic ointments or sunscreens. Protective clothing, hats, creams containing anesthetic agents and shade are even more important. (usually end in ‘-caine’), as these can Research shows that five or more irritate the skin or cause an allergic blistering sunburns in a lifetime more reaction. Consider scheduling an appointment with your dermatologist, than double your risk of melanoma. If you have had blistering sunburns, it who can prescribe creams that will is worth seeing a dermatologist for a more rapidly calm your skin. In our office, we always get patients in same- baseline skin check. day for sunburns so that we can begin The Villager: Should I get a ‘base treatment immediately. tan’ to prevent a sunburn? The Villager: What about blisters? Dr. Dawson: ‘Base tans’are not Should I pop them? recommended as a mechanism for Dr. Dawson: Definitely do not pop any preventing burning, whether they are
achieved through indoor or outdoor tanning. Experts estimate that a base tan provides protection equal to only SPF 3 or 4. Tanning of any kind is a sign of your skin trying to protect itself from UV light-induced DNA damage. Indoor tanning beds are especially dangerous – they have been labeled a grade I carcinogen, which is the same designation given to cigarette smoking, and have been unequivocally linked to future skin cancer risk. The Villager: What about sunless tanning products and spray tans? Dr. Dawson: I do not have any strong objections to sunless tanning if my patients want to achieve the look of a tan. It is just important to remember that sunless tanners do not provide sun protection – you have to make sure to continue to apply sunscreen as usual to avoid a burn. The Villager: Thank you for your insight. Any last thoughts? Dr. Dawson: Careful sun protection doesn’t require you to hibernate indoors; I never want my patients to restrict their usual activities or limit their physical activity to avoid sun exposure. The occasional minor burn is hard to avoid and isn’t cause for significant concern. I hope you feel better soon! Dr. Annelise Dawson is a renowned Harvard-/UCSF-trained/ Board-Certified dermatologist and a Littleton, Colorado native. She recently opened a beautiful new practice, Cherry Hills Dermatology, and will serve as our in-house skin expert in a new column in The Villager.
– Medical dermatology – – Non-surgical hair – Cosmetic dermatology – restoration – – Surgical dermatology – – Pediatric dermatology – Annelise Dawson, MD - Cherry Hills Dermatology 499 E. Hampden Ave., Suite 390 • Englewood, CO 80113 (303)390-0795 • www.cherryhillsderm.com
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CeDAR brings hope to substance abusers
designers of the facility followed the leadership of the famed Betty Ford facility in California, one of the nation’s world-famous treatment centers. Now, in the second decade of operation, the non-profit facility offers many services for inpatient and outpatients addiction treatment. The Center has two full-time psychiatrists and a staff medical doctor for the facility. Director of the facility Susan Dearing-Bond relates that CeDAR offers “management of medication assisted therapies that are crucial to addressing the biological aspects of recovery from addiction and other co-occurring disorders.” Dearing states, “We provide the necessary combination of medication, management, and individual therapy for effective outcomes.”
BY BOB SWEENEY PUBLISHER
The alpine styled architecture stands apart from the massive new Anschutz Campus hospital structures towering into the Colorado blue sky with over 10,000 employees at Colorado’s largest health care facility. The seven-acre facility is located at the west end of the campus behind beautiful flower gardens and mature trees from the 14-year substance treatment center. CeDAR stands for “Center for Dependency, Addiction and. Rehabilitation.” The facility was the vision of Phil Anschutz and his foundation that have provided immense support to the former Fitzsimons’s Army hospital facility, now UCHealth facility on the Anschutz CU Campus. Anschutz and the early
The campus comes with gourmet food kitchen and a chapel dedicated to Phil Anschutz’s loving mother and father. The facility can house 20 female and 20 male residents at one time on the secure picturesque campus. Bond relates that while the CU hospitals fight to quell the drug crisis, her facility treats those who have already had encounters with substance abuse and need medical assistance. “We know the cause,” she relates, “We’re offering the individual therapy for effective treatment outcomes.” The Center is hosting singing star Belinda Carlisle for a benefit concert on August 24 to benefit the CeDAR scholarship fund that provides extended additional treatment for those in financial need. Tickets and sponsorships are available now: Contact Susan.DearingBond@ uchealth.org or visit cedar colorado.org.
Donations provide seedling trees for post-fire restoration CONTRIBUTED BY COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE
With the scars of destructive 2018 wildfires still highly visible throughout Colorado, and affected families still working toward recovery, many in the state want to know what they can do to help. One way to have a positive impact on affected forests and communities is through the replanting of trees, which is the goal of the donor-driven Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund. Donations made to the Colorado State Forest Service-administered fund are used to provide seedlings for planting in areas impacted by wildfires, floods or other disasters, with an emphasis on areas critical to water protection, wildlife habitat and
public benefit. Every $2 donation to the fund purchases one seedling, at no cost to the landowner. Since the CSFS established the program in 2003, its nursery has used program funds to provide more than 122,000 trees. “Planting trees provides an important means to help stabilize soils, protect water supplies and restore the landscape as we address the long-term recovery of our communities and forests,” said Mike Lester, state forester and CSFS director. The CSFS nursery in Fort Collins grows all the seedling trees for the program, to ensure that only those best adapted to local conditions are used for restoration efforts. This year, the CSFS re-
ceived an $11,000 donation to the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund from the Girl Scouts of Colorado, in honor of the organization’s volunteers. The donation, which represents the second large contribution from GSCO in the last two years, is intended to amplify the organization’s impacts toward reforestation efforts in Colorado. “In recognition of all the amazing things that our volunteers do, we chose the gift of trees that will also have a lasting and positive impact by helping to restore forested areas in our beautiful state,” said Girl Scouts of Colorado President and CEO Stephanie A. Foote. The CSFS and Girl Scouts of Colorado continue building on a partnership largely
intended to help youth gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of trees and forests in Colorado. As part of this effort, in June CSFS staff partnered with GSCO to help educate hundreds of Girl Scouts and their parents about forestry, the environment and related careers at a World Environment Day event at the Meadow Mountain Ranch near Allenspark. In the past decade, the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund has used donations from individuals and organizations like GSCO for replanting efforts, in locations that include the burn scars of the High Park Fire west of Fort Collins, the Waldo Canyon Fire near Colorado Springs and the Weber Fire near Durango. Following
Out with the old, in with the new CONTRIBUTED BY DENVER SOUTHEAST ROTARY CLUB
On Thursday, July 11, the Denver Southeast Rotary Club celebrated its changing of the guard in terms of the club’s leadership. Current President Karen Loeb passed the gavel to incoming President Greg Hoskinson, following a year that included numerous service projects in the local community as well as abroad, amounting to over $100,000 spent, in addition to acquiring new members and increasing the number of Rotarians making annual financial commitments to the Rotary International Foundation. Much of the meeting held at the Madden Museum in Greenwood Village was dedicated to acknowledging the hard work of Club Foundation Trustees, Club Officers, and Club Chairpersons. In a volunteer organization such as Rotary, those who assume
such leadership roles plus chair various committees are invaluable, overseeing the many service projects and youth activities sponsored by Denver Southeast Rotary. Shari Lutz headed the Community Service committee where funding and volunteerism included support of the Denver Santa Claus Shop, a Boy Scout program, Bags of Fun for critically ill children, Abuse Prevention Training put on by Denver Children’s Advocacy Center, a Family Dinner and training support for Cross-Purpose (an organization devoted to helping those in near poverty received job training and placement), Holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, Bereavement Bags for patients and their families at Porter Hospice, support for Guitars for Troops, Food and Clothing drives for the Denver Indian Center, Con-
stitution Pocket Books for Campus Middle School, support for the World Affairs Challenge for Youth, winter coats for students at Place Bridge Academy, and relief funds for those who suffered from the recent Nebraska floods. A multi-year signature project of this club has also been led by Past President Jim Stambaugh, which brings various after-school programs to Strive Academy-Ruby Hill Elementary School, in conjunction with Colorado I Have a Dream Foundation. Rotary is an international organization, so there were also many projects abroad that the club championed and supported, led by Ed Meyer, Chair of the International Service Committee. Support was provided for projects in Nepal, Uganda, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Guatemala, Kenya, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Puerto Rico. Projects included
maternal health support, dental services, literacy support, water filters, Project Cure hospital equipment, mobility devices, water wells, and disease prevention. Many programs are also specifically targeted for youth, a committee led by Fred Shaw. Hilton Martin chaired the Membership committee, while Lou Anne Epperson chaired the Member Engagement committee. She and Cheryl Radke managed a Young Achievers program where two students from West Middle School and Campus Middle School are honored every quarter for their overcoming significant obstacles in achieving success at school. One of the club’s main fundraising projects is its annual State of the State luncheon with Molly Bloom as guest speaker. This project was led by Larry Bass, with over 660 attendees. An annual
those fires, the loss of trees and other vegetation led to significant runoff and erosion – resulting in damaged hillsides, polluted waterways, highway closures and road damage. The CSFS has intentionally delayed providing trees from the fund for replanting efforts this year, to allow time to first evaluate natural recovery from the 2018 fires. Over the fall and winter, after seeing how burned areas have recovered, the CSFS will assess applications from affected landowners and provide trees to recipients early in 2020. To make a donation directly to the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund, visit https://advancing. colostate.edu/Restoring ColoradosForests.
golf tournament chaired by Bill Donahue also helps fund the many projects the club undertakes. New officers under Greg Hoskinson’s presidency will include Treasurer Bonnie Thomas, Secretary Dinesh Weeraparagee, Past President and Foundation Chair Karen Loeb, Evenings Club President Jessica Anderson, and Director of Programs and Administration Jan Lovelady. Committee chairs are: Ed Meyer (International Service), Tim Hartwig (Community service), Courtney Cowgill (Membership), Megan Siebert (New Generations), Richard Swomley (Fundraising), Fred Shaw (Youth Services), Christa Reich (Family of Rotary and RI Foundation co-chair with John Bohan). President Hoskinson is particularly focused on how to attract and retain younger members using less traditional methods of communication, while maintaining engagement in both local and international service.
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Elected officials receive leadership training awards CONTRIBUTED BY COLORADO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
During the recent 97th Annual Colorado Municipal League (CML) conference, CML recognized municipal elected officials statewide who reached milestone levels in its MUNIversity program – a leadership program for Colorado’s municipal elected officials. This program was started in January 1991 by the League’s Executive Board to recognize the efforts of officials who go the extra mile to increase their knowledge of municipal government and their capacity to lead. To reach the Leadership level of the program, officials must complete 60 credit hours. Officials who reached this level were: · Centennial: Ron Weidmann, Mayor · Commerce City: Ricky Teter, Mayor Pro Tem · Craig: John Ponikvar, former Mayor · Cripple Creek: Bruce Brown, Mayor · Firestone: Samantha Meiring, Trustee · Fort Collins: Wade Troxell, Mayor · Greenwood Village: Ron Rakowsky, Mayor
· Julesburg: Donna Wall, Trustee · La Jara: Larry Zaragoza, Mayor · Lakewood: Adam Paul, Mayor · Lochbuie: Larry Strock, Trustee · Longmont: Pauline Christensen, Mayor Pro Tem · Ouray: Bette Maurer, Council Member · Steamboat Springs: Kathi Meyer, Council President Pro Tem · Sterling: Dan Torres, Jr., Mayor · Telluride: Todd Brown, Mayor Pro Tem · Thornton: Heidi Williams, Mayor To reach the Graduate level of the program, officials must complete 100 credit hours. Officials who reached this elite level were: Firestone: George Heath, Trustee Fort Morgan: Lisa Northrup, Mayor Pro Tem Fraser: Eileen Waldow, Mayor Pro Tem Lakewood: Ramey Johnson, Council Member Lochbuie: David E. Ott, Mayor Pro Tem Mead: Colleen G. Whitlow, Mayor CML is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1923 and represents the interests of 270 cities and towns. For more information on the Colorado Municipal League, please visit www. cml.org or call 303-831-6411.
Rockies lose ground in 6 game slide
BATTERUP
The visibly stressed Rockies either the old or new Yankee Stadium. took a steep dive in the standAnother plus, from what ings last week losing six games had been a grim week, was the in a row – four to the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field announcement that the Maand three to the New York Yan- jor League Baseball Players Alumni Association had named kees at Yankee Stadium. They were outscored 59 to 22. catcher Tony Wolters the Rockies 2019 Heart Their four All-Stars were and Hustle Award powerless at the plate. winner. This award is The starting rotation presented annually to and the bullpen were in the player on each club shambles. As a result, the “who demonstrates a Rockies tumbled from passion for the game a high-water mark of BY B.T. GALLOWAY of baseball and best 6 games over .500 to 5 embodies the values, spirit and games under. “The group right traditions of the game”. now is struggling and playing, This week the Rockies chalobjectively, just really bad baselenging road trip continues as ball”, said frustrated General they play four games with the Manager Jeff Bridich. “That does make any sort of Trade Washington Nationals at NaDeadline decisions more comtionals Park followed by a three plicated”, he added. game weekend series with the The fallout from this disapCincinnati Reds at Great Ameripointing week included several can Ball Park. moves. Popular backup first btgalloway@villager publishing.com baseman Mark Reynolds was designated for assignment to make room for additional pitching help. Antonio Senzatela’s inconsistent starting performance earned him a trip to Albuquerque. To bolster the pitching staff, starter Jeff Hoffman and 26-year old left handed reliever Sam Howard were called up from the Isotopes. Sunday the Rockies finally broke out of their losing spiral beating the Yankees 8-4. German Marquez, who on the previous Monday had turned in the worst performance of his career surrendering 11 runs to the Giants in 2.2 innings, redeemed himself by allowing only 2 runs on 3 hits in 7 complete innings of work. Charlie Blackmon suddenly woke up at the plate with 4 hits, scoring 3 runs. The 4 hits are the most that any Rockies player has ever collected at
Aurora native exemplifies legacy of U.S. Navy Seabees CONTRIBUTED BY U.S. NAVY
“We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for more than 75 years. Petty Officer 3rd Class Brooke Wardrip, a 2014 Eaglecrest High School graduate and native of Aurora, Colorado, builds and fights around the world as a member of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202, located in Little Creek, Virginia. Wardrip is serving as a Navy construction electrician, who is normally responsible for electricial components and systems, but she is often tasked with various kinds of construction projects. Wardrip credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Aurora. “Growing up, I had to learn hard work,” said Wardrip. “This translates well into the Navy because I have to produce quality work.” The mission of CBMU202 is to provide contingency public works support at existing Navy main operating bases and forward operating bases as well as erection and operational support to Navy expeditionary medical facilities. They also provide disaster recovery support to Navy regional commanders throughout the United States and around the world. “It’s an honor to lead this group of ‘Can Do’ Seabees,” said Lt. Cmdr. Kimberly Mazur, commanding officer,
CBMU-202. “I’m inspired by the professionalism and dedication they exhibit every day and know they stand ready to answer the call.” The jobs of many of today’s Seabees remained unchanged since World War II, when the Seabees paved the 10,000-mile road to victory for the allies in the Pacific and in Europe, according to Lara Godbille, director of the U. S. Navy Seabee Museum. For more than 75 years Seabees have served in all American conflicts. They have also supported humanitarian efforts using their construction skills to help communities around the world. They aid following earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Wardrip is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. A key element of the Navy the Nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, according to Navy officials, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea. “Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved
by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.” Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Wardrip is most proud of advancing to petty officer third class. “I studied for my advancement exam months prior, but my supervisor kept asking me random job questions until I could answer them, which was the reason I advanced,” said Wardrip. Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Wardrip, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Wardrip is honored to carry on that family tradition. “I remember seeing my grandfather’s photo in his Air Force uniform,” said Wardrip. “I always admired that photo of him, which played a part in why I joined.” As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Wardrip and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “Serving in the Navy makes me proud because I know that I am one of the few in America who volunteered to defend the nation,” added Wardrip.
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Gardner hosts President of Taiwan in Colorado
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U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, hosted President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen and high-ranking Taiwanese officials in Colorado last weekend. President Tsai’s visit marks the first time a sitting president of Taiwan has visited the state of Colorado. Senator Gardner and President Tsai had a productive meeting discussing the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, national security issues, and trade between the United States and Taiwan. “It was a pleasure to meet with President Tsai in Colorado and celebrate the friendship between the United States and Taiwan,” said Senator Gardner. “As China continues its aggressive campaign to delegitimize Taiwan, it’s important for the United States to reaffirm our support for the people of Taiwan and maintain our strong friendship.” “I want to thank Senator Gardner for introducing the beauty, culture, and innovation of his home state of Colorado to our delegation and the Taiwanese people. We celebrated the U.S.-Taiwan friendship and looked forward to an even stronger partnership to come,” said President Tsai.
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As Taiwan looks to develop more sustainable and renewable energy methods, there’s no better place to see the science firsthand than the NREL,” said Gardner.
Dinner in Denver
“Elected leaders in Colorado held a dinner in President Tsai’s honor and celebrated the friendship between the United States and Taiwan. It was wonderful to have Governor Polis, Congressman Lamborn, and members of the Colorado legislature together to show their support for Taiwan and the partnership between our two countries,” said Gardner.
A U.S.-Taiwan Partnership in Colorado
“It was really special to be able to show President Tsai the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s Earth Observing Laboratory in Boulder,” said Gardner. “It’s home to COSMIC-2, a joint project between the United States
Senator Gardner authored the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) of 2018, which was signed into law on December 31, 2018, and represents a generational policy framework to enhance U.S. leadership in the Indo-Pacific region and to demonstrate a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Among its key provisions is a requirement to significantly enhance U.S. support for Taiwan, through regular arms sales and high-level visits. In May, the U.S. Senate passed Senator Gardner’s resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and reaffirming the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. Senator Gardner also introduced the bipartisan Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act, which requires a U.S. strategy to engage with governments around the world to support Taiwan’s diplomatic recognition and participation in appropriate international organizations. In February, Senators Gardner, Rubio (R-FL), Cotton (R-AR), Cornyn (R-TX), and Cruz (R-TX) wrote to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging her to invite President Tsai Ing-wen to address a joint session of Congress.
Enrollment in RTD’s LiVE Program begins next Monday CONTRIBUTED BY RTD
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
Standing with the People of Taiwan
Enrollment in LiVE, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s new, income-based fare discount program, begins July 29. The LiVE Program provides a 40 percent discount to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level. “The LiVE Program brings discounted fares to more riders who qualify,” said RTD General Manager and CEO Dave Genova. “Until now, individuals had to work through some government agencies and nonprofit organizations to obtain an income-based discount. Now, they can apply directly through PEAK, the state’s public benefits application system, and receive a proof of eligibility card within weeks.” All applications for the LiVE Program – pronounced as one would say, “live your best life” – will be processed through PEAK. A link to the PEAK portal will be added to RTD’s LiVE Program webpage on July 29, when enrollment begins. Reference documents and a breakdown of LiVE Program fare products are available on the webpage. Interested riders will have to qualify and enroll in the LiVE Program to receive the discounted fare. Applicants must be between 20 and 64 years old and live within the RTD district to qualify. The
LiVE Program income threshold amounts will be updated each April, based on the most recent guidelines. In 2019 on an annual basis, 185 percent of the federal poverty level is as follows (with household/family size): $23,107 (1), $31,284 (2), $39,461 (3), $47,638 (4). LiVE Program applicants not already enrolled in certain medical, cash or food assistance programs must provide household income information and documents that verify income, such as pay stubs, self-employment income and expense statements, and award letters for cash assistance programs or unemployment benefits. Customers already enrolled in certain medical, cash or food assistance programs can enter the PEAK system, select the LiVE Program and complete a shortened application. Such applications will not be subject to income verification. All applicants must provide a current photo of themselves that is suitable for an ID card. Completing a LiVE Program application through PEAK may take 30 to 60 minutes. Once approved, applicants will receive a LiVE Program eligibility card by postal mail, to be used alongside any of the following forms of LiVE Program fare media: a MyRide card, a mobile ticket (three-hour or day pass) or a ticket issued by a nonprofit agen-
cy. Qualifying riders will need to carry both items to ride the RTD system and enjoy the discount. LiVE Program eligibility cards are valid for a year from the date of approval, and approved riders can reapply each year by entering the PEAK system. Public feedback about the LiVE Program will be helpful to RTD after it launches, as this is a new program for the transit agency. RTD soon will announce a mechanism by which it will accept feedback. In creating the LiVE Program, RTD is leading the way in offering more equitable fares. The desire for such a program in the Denver metro region extends back at least five years, and it emerged as a key priority of a 25-member working group RTD convened in 2017 to evaluate the transit agency’s fare structure and pass programs. RTD’s board of directors approved the creation of an income-based fare discount program last fall, and the agency’s staff since then has been working to complete all of the technical and logistical details necessary to launch it. RTD has worked in partnership with the state Office of Information Technology, Denver Human Services and Deloitte to accomplish this project. RTD offers additional discount programs to individuals who are younger than 20, older than 64, disabled or Medicare recipients. More details are at rtd-denver.com.
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LEGALS —Continued from previous page—
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TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Christopher G. Vierno, George P. Vierno, Judy Medley, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Roger Moore, Bodie Enger Law You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Heartwood 88 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit:
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LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to Bank Atlantic;
That on the 11th day of June, 2013, A.D., said Branch Banking & Trust Company assigned said certificate of purchase to Aberon Fund 1, LLC; That on the 16th day of July, 2019, A.D., said Aberon Fund 1, LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to Welcome to Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan; That said Welcome to Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan, on the 16th day of July, 2019, 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 Welcome to Realty, LLC 401K Profit Sharing Plan, on or about the 3rd day of December, 2019, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.
LOT 49 BLK 5 MISSION VIEJO 1ST FLG aka 15562 E. Kenyon Avenue and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Heartwood 88 LLC;
Witness my hand this 17th day of July, 2019, A.D.
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Christopher G. Vierno for said year 2009;
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That on the 13th day of March, 2013, A.D., said Bank Atlantic assigned said certificate of purchase to Branch Banking & Trust Company;
Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.
That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009;
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ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-36 ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL SERVICES OR DROPOUT RECOVERY SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the Arapahoe Douglas Workforce Development Board, to obtain dropout recovery services, as appropriate as specified herein from source(s) of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-36) 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. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on August 22, 2019. The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County
Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board
Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9129 ____________________________
That on the 29th day of March, 2012, A.D., said Heartwood 88
Published in The Villager Published: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9130 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-37 MENTORING SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the
Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals on behalf of the Arapahoe Douglas Workforce Development Board, to obtain mentoring services as specified herein from source(s) of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-37) 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. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on August 22, 2019. 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: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9131 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-38 OCCUPATIONAL SKILL TRAINING, WHICH INCLUDES PRIORITY CONSIDERATION FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT LEAD TO RECOGNIZED POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIALS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH IN-DEMAND INDUSTRY SECTORS OR OCCUPATIONS IN THE LOCAL AREA INVOLVED; PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals on behalf of the Arapahoe Douglas Workforce Development Board,
GREENWOOD VILLAGE City of Greenwood Village Notice of Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Property NOTICE IS HERERBY GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 4-10-120 of the City of Greenwood Village Code, the City has had in its possession the following property for more than 30 days without claim having been been: Property
Owner
Estimated Value
Reason Held
Letter Sent?
Teal and Brown Bicycle
Unknown
$100-$499
Found Property
No
Colorado License Plate
Unknown
$0-$99
Safekeeping
No
Colorado Vehicle Title
Jose Zelana
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
Colorado License Plate
Rapid Auto
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
Firearm/Ammo
Alan North
$100-$499
Safekeeping
Yes
Assorted Documents
Kathryn Ralls
$0-$99
Found Property
Yes
Keys
Unknown
$0-$99
Found Property
No
Colorado License Plate
Debra Coleman
$0-$99
Found Property
Yes
Jewelry - Ring
Unknown
$0-$99
Found Property
No
Yellow/Red/Black Bicycle
Unknown
$0-$99
Safekeeping
No
Red/Black/Grey Bicycle
Shawn Hronich
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
Green/Silver Bicycle
Shawn Hronich
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
Tools in Bag
Shawn Hronich
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
Bucket of Wire
Shawn Hronich
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
Tobacco Bag
James Harris
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
U S Currency
Daniel Garrison
$0-$99
Safekeeping
No
U S Currency
Pavel Matinuin
$0-$99
Safekeeping
No
U S Currency
Erica Lujan
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
U S Currency
Sydney Arghuleta-Martinez
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
U S Currency
Cortney Brooks
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
U S Currency
Devin Jones
$100-$499
Safekeeping
Yes
U S Currency
Adam Franken
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Yes
If anyone asserts to be the owner of any of the above-mentioned item, inquiry for claim should be made in writing to Michele Burkhalter, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, and should contain information identifying the item by a SERIAL NUMBER, COLOR, and/or CERTAIN CHARISTERISTIC MARKINGS OF THE ITEM. If the owner fails to provide Michele Burkhalter with a written claim for the property within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, the items shall become the sole property of the City of Greenwood Village and any claim by the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited. /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC City Clerk Published: July 25, 2019 Published In: The Villager Legal #9128
to obtain pre apprenticeship and occupational skill training, which includes priority consideration for training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that are aligned with in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area involved as appropriate as specified herein from source(s) of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-38) 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. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on August 22, 2019 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: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9132 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-47 ON-CALL TEST & BALANCE AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR HVAC SYSTEMS Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for On-Call Test and Balance and Commissioning Services for HVAC systems for the Facilities Division of the Arapahoe County. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-47) 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. Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on August 22, 2019. 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: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9133 ____________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 645-6698 Case Number: 19 JV 46 NOTICE TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF Blake H. Stockdale, Child, Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and: Heidi May Wilkinson, PETITIONER, and Concerning: Anthony D. Stockdale and James Easton, RESPONDENTS. Kathleen Noone Attorney Reg. #44334 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: (303) 752-8900 Fax: (303) 752-8901 NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: James Easton PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed to establish paternity for the above-named children. You are a party. You are further notified that the Petition is set for hearing at 7325 South Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112 in Division 406 on September 25, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. (MDT). You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order. Published in The Villager Published: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9123 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BRYSON COOLEY, Child, and concerning LINDSAY WARD AND BRIAN COOLEY, Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 19JV216 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY BENCH TRIAL To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Bench Trial regarding LINDSAY WARD is set for August 19, 2019, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said he at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgement against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: July 17, 2019 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Published in The Villager Published: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9124 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: KEITEL SCOTT, Child, and concerning AUDREY SCOTT AND DONALD FERREL, JR., Respondents. Kristi Erickson, Esq., Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 19JV445 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding DONALD FERREL, JR. is set for August 22, 2019, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., in Division 35, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the court enter a default judgement against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739
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Feast your eyes on the Arapahoe County Fair July 25-28, 2019 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park! This year’s festivities feature for the first time a Mexican Rodeo, Butterfly Festival, and Colorado Home Brew & Food Festival. For 113 years running, Arapahoe County Fair draws more than 22,500 visitors for this exciting four-day community event. The Mexican Rodeo, also known as a charreada, celebrates cowboy pageantry with colorful costumes, lively music, dancers,
and horsemanship skills. Mexican rodeo events at the Fair will include bull riding, horse and steer roping, bareback riding, and trick roping. Spectators will also enjoy a performance from world-class entertainers, Banda la Revuelta. “We’re thrilled to honor the Hispanic culture in our community with a charreada as part of this year’s Arapahoe County Fair,” said Matt Bixenman, fairgrounds site manager. “Rodeo fans will be blown away by the beauty and excitement.” Equally as exciting is the Butterfly Festival where 350
butterflies spanning three different species envelop visitors inside the exhibit space. The Butterfly Festival showcases the life cycle of this magnificent insect - from egg to caterpillar and full-grown butterfly. Families of all ages are invited to this one-of-a-kind experience. Visitors 21+ can raise a glass in honor of homebrewers at the Home Brew & Food Festival. Budding homebrewers and food vendors. Visit with festival-goers while providing beer samples recipes, tips, and tricks. Beer connoisseurs can also experience the Fair’s Craft Brew Festival, sam-
pling local brews and bites from more than 16 craft breweries. Attendees can also vote for their favorite beer to potentially win prizes. Both events require a separate ticket from the Fair admission, and both are required for entry. In addition to these new programs, the Fair continues to host classic activities such as a carnival, live entertainment, games, 4-H, rodeo, pie contest, woodworking, floriculture, horticulture, and more! Open-class competition registration is now open to exhibitors interested in participating. “The Arapahoe County Fair is
a time-honored tradition for families across metro Denver,” said Bixenman. “The skill and artistry in our Open-Class Competitions leave visitors in a state of awe which is probably why people come back year after year.” Daily tickets to the Fair are $10 online when purchased in advance of July 25. Tickets are $15 per day when purchased at the Gate. Online purchases are subject to processing fees, not included in the $10 cost. Special discounts are available until 4 p.m. July 25. For a full schedule of events, visit arapahoecountyfair.com
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Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Published in The Villager Published: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9125 ____________________________
Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO
Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement
Published in The Villager First Publication: July 18, 2019 Last Publication: July 25, 2019 Legal # 9122 ____________________________ Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement
Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9126 ____________________________
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Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/ or after the 2nd day of August 2019, final settlement with W.E. O’Neil Construction Company will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the Cherry Hills Village City Hall Demolition and Construction Project, Number 2018-003, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, August 2nd, 2019, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue
Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/ or after the 9th day of August 2019 final settlement with Vance Brothers, Inc. will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2019 Street Improvement Chip Seal Project, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, August 9th, 2019, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of:
GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT for Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 on the 9th day of August, 2019 to Star Playground for all work done by said contractor for the project called Silo Park Playground Replacement, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor,
materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO City Clerk Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9127 ____________________________ REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Greenwood Village Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla
Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2019. A prebid meeting and tour of the Canal will be held on August 7, 2019 at Rollin D. Barnard Equestrian Park at 11:00 a.m. The City of Greenwood Village is seeking proposals from qualified service providers, hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”, to establish a Contract(s) for treetrimming and tree removal services for approximately 2.5 Mile of the High Line Canal (“HLC”). The HLC is a 71-mile irrigation ditch that was completed in the mid 1880’s. The width of the Canal property is typically 100 feet. In addition, pruning approximately 7 trees and 1 removal at the Englewood Reservoir. The Request for Bids for 2019 Tree Work is available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing and may be accessed on the Greenwood Village website (www. greenwoodvillage.com) under Bids & Proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. Any bid received as a result of this request is prepared at the Contractor’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.
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in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor shall be employed to perform the work for which Bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.
The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be submitted in a securely sealed envelope and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon the award of contract, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful contractor(s). In the case of the successful contractor, the bond will be returned upon execution of contract. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Kurt Nielsen at (303) 708-6156 or email at knielson@greenwoodvillage.com. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails & Recreation Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August1 , 2019 Legal # 9134 ____________________________
Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown
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Dog Show for Preschoolers & Seniors July 25. Preschoolers from Primrose School of Bear Creek and seniors with memory impairment will celebrate the dog days of summer by holding a dog show and adoption event. The public is invited to enter their canines in the show. In addition, Foothills Animal Shelter will be on site with dogs in need of homes. 1:30 – 4:30 pm. Willowbrook Place, 5275 S. Kipling Parkway, Littleton. To sign up your dog for the show
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Fairways for Hope August 3. This is a Huntington’s Disease golf fundraising event that will include contest holes, raffles, and a silent auction. 6:00 am – 3:00 pm. Raccoon Creek Golf Course, 7301 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. For information call 303-837-9937 Run For The Ring August 3. A 5K Run and Walk including a Kid’s Fun Run. This fundraiser benefits The Guild of Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Check in 7:00am, race begins at 8:00 am. Barbara Davis Center, 1775 Aurora Court, Aurora. Pre-registration $30 or $40 on the day of the event. For information call 303-863-1200 or sign up at www.RunSignUp.com/RunfortheRing Bessie’s Hope 25th Annual Gala August 17. This “Bridge of Love” gala will honor Pat Robinson with the Community Angel Award. Silent Auction at 5:30 pm, Dinner and Live Auction at 7:00 pm with music and dancing from 7:30 pm. Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse Street. For information go to bessieshope.org or call 303-830-9037 for reservations
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