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Beckman kicks off re-election campaign Two-term Colorado House District 38 State Rep. Susan Beckman kicks off her 2020 re-election campaign with a fundraiser Saturday, August 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Elway Chevrolet at 5179 S. Broadway in Englewood. Beckman is one of the few south metro-Denver Republicans who survived the 2018 blue wave. She serves on the Finance Committee, the Capitol Development Committee, and is the ranking member on the Health and Insurance Committee of the Colorado House. Before becoming a state legislator, Beckman was an operational director in the Colorado Department of Human Services. She oversaw facilities management and construction projects for 285 state-owned and operated buildings across Colorado and was responsible for human resources and employee services for an organization of over 5,000 employees. Beckman is a previous 12-year Arapahoe County commissioner recognized by the county for working “tirelessly to build one of the premier Open Space programs in Colorado,” and for creating the South Platte Working Group which brought together 16 local governments to facilitate environmental cleanup, removing junk yards, building trails, and protecting the river corridor. Joining Beckman to kick off her re-election campaign are Hon. Nancy Doty and Wayne Doty, Arapahoe County Commissioners Nancy Sharpe and Kathleen Conti, Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko and City Council Member Kathy Turley, Hon. Tom Tancredo, Greg Reinke, Cliff and Susan Dodge, and Randy Corporon. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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LeGare endorses Coffman in Aurora mayoral race
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Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare recently announced that he is endorsing former Congressman Mike Coffman as the best choice to succeed him for Mayor of the City of Aurora in the upcoming November election. “Today, I’m proud to announce my endorsement of Mike Coffman for Mayor of the City of Aurora. I’ve known Mike for over 35 years and I know that he will make a great mayor because he has the leadership, the dedication, and the vision to keep our city moving in the right direction,” said LeGare. LeGare, a longtime Aurora resident, was first elected to the Aurora City Council in 1995 serving for two fouryear terms. After an eight-year absence from the Aurora City Council, LeGare was again elected to the Aurora City Council in 2011 and re-elected in 2015. Following the death of Mayor Steve
Hogan last year, LeGare was selected by the City Council to be the Mayor and to complete Hogan’s final four-year term that will be up in December of this year. LeGare said that he first me Coffman in the early 1980’s, just after Coffman returned to Aurora from having served overseas in the Marines. They got to know each other while serving on the Government Affairs Committee for the Aurora Board of Realtors. LeGare was involved in real estate in Aurora at the time while Coffman was an associate member of the Aurora Board of Realtors, having just started his property management firm. “What impresses me the most about Mike is his background of leadership in the military, as an Aurora-based small business owner, and in leading two departments of state government as their executive director. Aurora is now the 3rd largest city in Colorado and the 54th
largest city in the United States and Mike’s proven leadership will be needed to help shape Aurora’s future,” said LeGare. Coffman, 64, grew up in Aurora and attended Aurora Public Schools. He dropped out of high school at the end of his junior year to enlist in the U.S. Army, where he earned a high school diploma through an Army program and later graduated from the University of Colorado. Coffman is a combat veteran with a combined 21 years of military service between the U.S. Army, the Army Reserve, the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve. Coffman has been a longtime member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and was a partner in an Aurora-based property management firm for 17 years. Coffman has held the elected offices of State Representative, State Senator, State Treasurer, Colorado Secretary of State, and U.S. Representative.
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Arapahoe County Finance Director Janet Kennedy, Budget Manager Todd Weaver, Facility and Fleet Management Director Dick Hawes, and Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau Chief Vince Line answered committee members questions about the costs of a new justice center for Arapahoe County. Keystone Center facilitator Callie King looks on. Photo by Freda Miklin
Committee looks at costs, funding options for new justice center BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On July 23, the Arapahoe County Long Range Planning Committee held its fifth meeting since May. Facilitator Callie King of the Keystone Center explained that the group was “brought together to give advice to the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners on the jail and court complex.” She reminded them they would also review the county’s transportation and open space needs after the justice center. In response to committee members’ questions, Todd Weaver, Arapahoe County budget manager reviewed the estimated cost for each of the components: $464 million for the jail and the booking and release facility, $425 million for the courthouse complex, and $42 million for a three-story addition to the district attorney’s building on Revere Parkway. The booking and release facility is planned to be the first building, with construction expected to begin in 2020 and be completed in 2023. The budgeted capital cost is $196 million. The detention facility would be built next, commencing in 2022, to be completed
in 2025 at a cost of $268 million. The total $464 million capital cost is projected to be financed over 30 years. Operating costs for the combined facilities are anticipated to be $21 million per year. Facility and Fleet Management Director Dick Hawes explained the steps he and his staff use to estimate operating costs, including staffing, utilities, supplies, etc. He noted the new facility will be cheaper to operate per square foot due to the condition and updated design. A new six-story courthouse is planned for construction beginning in 2024 and ending in 2029. Its estimated cost of $425 million is likewise expected to be amortized over 30 years. Committee members asked Detention Bureau Chief Vince Line to describe efforts to reduce the jail population. Line emphasized the ongoing work of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, a group comprised of governmental, law enforcement, and court personnel from throughout the county, who are seeking reduced sentences and better programs for inmates, including education and counseling to reduce recidivism. Line pointed out the ongoing need for a safe and secure jail facility for inmates and staff.
In response to a question, Line estimated that 40 percent of Arapahoe County jail inmates have mental health challenges. He said, “I believe that is a conservative estimate, because many inmates don’t report their condition to staff unless they receive medication for it.” He added that if those inmates with substance abuse disorders were considered, the percentage would double. County officials explained that it is not possible to fund these projects from existing revenues, thus new funding sources will be needed. The cost of funding the booking and release center and the detention center could be paid with an increase in property taxes of $65 annually on an average priced home in Arapahoe County, or paying $82 each year in additional sales tax. The cost of all three projects, which would be built between 2020 and 2030, would be $101 per year in property tax or $116 per year in sales tax. The average home price in Arapahoe County is $380,000. The committee will hold two more meetings before making its recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners after August 6. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
The Cherry Creek School District’s incoming freshman and sophomore class will face a new set of graduation requirements, standards designed to properly prepare them for college and career preparedness in the 21st century. Beginning with the class of 2021, the district will implement new graduation requirements as per board policy IKF-E, approved by the Board of Education earlier this year. These changes align with larger shifts at the state level, as the Colorado Department of Education determined in 2013 that all districts in the state should modify their graduation requirements to meet the evolving demands of the academic and professional world. As freshmen and sophomores kick off the 2018-19 school year, it’s important that they remember these shifting requirements. Students and parents alike will benefit from planning early. Specifically, freshmen and sophomores will have to demonstrate college and career preparedness in English and math in order to graduate. In Cherry Creek Schools, students will have a wealth of different options for meeting these requirements, including test scores, concurrent enrollment classes and a “district capstone,” a culminating project or portfolio for high school juniors. In other words, the capstone will be an individualized exhibition a student’s J O I Nof T H I S M project ARCH or experience that demonstrates RECEIVE learning and mastery.APRIL DUES FREE in “Students have flexibility meeting these requirements,” said Joi Green Counseling Coordinator for CCSD. “The menu of options in (board policy) IKF-E allows for multiple pathways for students to demonstrate what
they have learned.” These new requirements won’t change the existing standard of 22 credits for high school students to receive their diploma. High school students in CCSD will still need to earn the Carnegie units that cover English, math, science, social science, physical education, health, fine arts and electives. Beginning with the class of 2021, students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their English and math competency through a variety of measures, including a secondary writing assessment in their junior English class and a series of skill-based assessments within their Algebra 2 class. These come along with a wide range of academic options available to CCSD high school students for meeting the new requirements, ranging from well-known assessments like the ACT and SAT tests to AP and IB exams to concurrent enrollment classes. The district offers many of these options at no expense to the students. It’s important that every student work with their counselors, teachers and school staff to identify their best pathway for meeting these requirements. According to Green, the process will give students even more flexibility to highlight their academic achievements in the best possible way. “I’m excited for the change,” Green said. “It’s going to give students an opportunity to demonstrate how they’re learning. For a long time, we’ve based graduation on credits instead of focusing on learning. I think these new pathways for students is exciting and validating. It demonstrates to our students that we value how each and every one of them is learning.”
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High school students from across the Cherry Creek School District will have the opportunity to explore exciting career fields, earn college credit and industry certifications and gain a competitive advantage for both higher education and high demand careers when the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) opens for the 20192020 school year. Cherry Creek Schools will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, to celebrate the opening of the 117,000 square foot, stateof-the-art facility, located at 8000 S. Chambers Road in Centennial. The 40-acre site is near Centennial Airport and the Denver Tech Center. A first-of-its-kind facility in the state of Colorado, CCIC will offer a curriculum rooted in real-world skills and an exceptional learning environment with an industry-based culture and climate. Under the Career and Technical Education (CTE) umbrella, CCIC will
expand the district’s commitment to preparing students for the academic and professional demands of the 21st century. CCIC will offer seven different career pathways: • Advanced Manufacturing • Business Services • Health and Wellness • Hospitality and Tourism • Infrastructure Engineering (Building Trades) • IT and STEAM • Transportation (Aviation and Automotive) CCIC will serve students from every high school in the district. Those students will continue to take core academic classes at their home high schools and will attend CCIC every other day during a morning or afternoon session, with transportation provided to and from each high school. Whether students’ post-high school plans include college, military or entering the workforce right away, CCIC will provide opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and skills and earn college credit and/or industry-recognized certifications.
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Art patrons will find nothing but deals 14th Annual Centennial at 8th Annual Affordable Arts Festival Under the Stars Event With artwork worth thousands priced at $100 (or less), the popular festival has raised more than $100,000 in scholarship money
The Affordable Arts Festival (www.AffordableArtsFestival.com), the fastest growing arts festival in Colorado (and ranked 24th in the nation) will take place on Sunday August 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College, located at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. And art patrons will be pleasantly surprised at the pricing. Artwork worth thousands of dollars will be priced at $100 (or less), as some of the state’s (and nation’s) most renowned artists are clearing their studios to make room for their newest creations. First come, first served. There will be thousands of deals available, with artists from 22 states participating. All of the artists are listed online – along with many of the artists’ “Best Deals” – at www. AffordableArtsFestival.com. Tickets are also available online (proceeds are donated to the Arapahoe Community College Foundation; tickets cost $10 each and kids 12 and under are free). With proceeds from ticket sales going to the Arapahoe Community College Foundation, more than $100,000 in scholarship money has been raised to date (a photo
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of the recent check presentation is attached, along with additional information). The Festival’s parking will provide 1,200 free parking spaces on campus, and a team of golf cart drivers to assist patrons in getting their purchases to their cars from the Festival exit. The Affordable Arts Festival is currently ranked #20 out of over 600 shows in the country. The festival features fine arts and crafts from over 160 outstanding local and national artists, all for sale for under $100. “People love to come to the festival to purchase incredible artwork from professional artists for less than $100, while supporting the goals and ambitions of future artists” said Jim DeLutes, who has been Founder and Director of the Affordable Arts Festival for the last eight years. “This is artwork
that would typically be sold for many-times the amount the artists are asking, and it’s an effective way for them to sell a lot of art in just a few hours, help aspiring art students and also connect many people to their artwork for the first time. This is a one-day-only event, so anyone who loves fine artwork, or wants to experience an arts festival for the first time, should be sure to visit us in a friendly, unintimidating place to see, experience and buy high quality artwork.” Some of the state’s most outstanding artists, and national artists from 23 states will have booths at the Festival, with artwork on display and for sale. The level of activity between the artists and attendees contributes greatly to the highly-energized level of enthusiasm and fun. See why many call this the ‘Black Friday’ of arts festivals.
Join us for live music and a spectacular laser light show at Centennial Center Park! The 14th Annual Centennial Under the Stars event is Saturday, August 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Centennial Center Park. This year’s event features live music by local bands Pandas and People, Hazel Miller and the ever-popular Eagles tribute band, The Long Run. Enjoy food trucks, free face painting and a dazzling laser light show to top off the evening. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Schedule of Events:
• 6 – 6:50 p.m. Performance by Pandas and People • 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Music by Hazel Miller • 8:30 – 10 p.m. Laser Light show and music by The Long Run Parking at Centennial Center Park may be tight. Additional parking will be available in nearby lots.
Due to the anticipated crowd at the event, we encourage all guests to keep their pets at home. Centennial Center Park is located at 13050 E. Peakview Avenue. Please remember the following when attending the event: · Alcohol may not be brought to any event in the park. · Tents, canopies and oversized umbrellas are not allowed in the park. · Blankets and chairs are welcome. · No ATM onsite for the event, but most vendors accept credit/debit cards. Thank you to our event sponsors: Silver Sponsors Jacobs and Terracare Associates; Bronze Sponsors Metrum Community Credit Union, State Farm’s Damy Anderson and Columbine Federal Credit Union; Community Partner Centennial Medical Plaza and media partner the Centennial Citizen. Visit centennialco.gov/ events to view the other exciting events scheduled at Centennial Center Park.
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concerns. It won’t be long before we have governments starting to erything on the car comes from the implement a new charge for electric trillion under President Trump, with the largest amount going to earth.” The iron, aluminum, rubber, vehicles to supplement the loss rebuild the military. copper, fabrics and powered by in fuel taxes collected at the gas President Trump’s plan to gasoline. pumps. reduce federal restrictions, We must continue to create this The demand for electricity will cut taxes, and improve trade new wealth to fuel the economy expand and natural gas is now balances, is based upon the and create new jobs, otherwise starting to replace coal at our power growing economy to gener- we’re just trading the same old plants. Coal has provided jobs for ate more taxable dollars and dollars back and forth and the econ- millions of American miners for lower the debt. A good plan, omy stagnates. decades. Railroads haul tons of coal Across Colorado agriculture, but it has not kicked in quite across Colorado 24 hours a day to mining, tourism and oil and gas yet, maybe it will in his second provide our electricity. provide the majority of jobs. This term in office. The challenge is to keep producis new wealth that flows to banks America depends upon new ing new wealth that can only come and payrolls that keeps the free enwealth coming from our natural resources such as mining, minerals terprise machine running smoothly. from mother earth, scientific develand oil and natural gas. New wealth We have been operating on a fossil opments and new technology such as the computer chip by IBM. fuel economy for many decades is also created by our farms and Whether you like President ranchers who create these welcome and now electric powered vehicles Trump or not, he’s been very good can threaten this vital industry. dollars from the fertile soil of our for American business and he is Electric cars don’t have engines blessed farmlands. about ready to win the trade war and carbon dioxide exhaust. Another source of new wealth with China and the world. The world auto manufactures is the rise of computers and smart He has brought over 500,000 are moving to hybrid cars and phones that have had the impact jobs back to the United States and trucks at a rapid pace with strong of the early cotton gins and gasothat is another form of new wealth line engine. There is a car bumper consumer demand for the fuel sticker that boldly proclaims, “Ev- economy and climate change for our nation’s economy.
The United States must create new wealth
We are living in a golden age of prosperity where we can travel freely, have easy credit card financing and dine on expensive fake meat costing more than the real thing. Political candidates race to offer more benefits to legal and illegal residents and buy votes from students in return offering to eliminate college loans and provide free tuition for all. Everyone can receive free medical benefits under some of the concepts. Some candidates call to make illegal entry into the United States not a punishable crime. It appears that we could all just be one happy family living on government money, services, and benefits. Maybe you noticed this week that the debt ceiling was raised so our government can finance our country until after the 2020 election. The debt has risen over two
Had a busy week around the spread this week; the ranchers are having a mental breakdown over the rise of “Beyond Meat,” the new Wall Street darling vegetable meat substitute that has risen over 700 percent on the stock market so far this year. The fake meat is made from various vegetables and is growing in popularity. We now have fake news, fake meat, electric cars that will not
pay any fuel tax that goes to highways, airplanes may be banned and cattle will become a thing of the past that will drive agriculture into depression. We won’t need corn to fatten beef and hogs, wheat may be a thing of the past with almost every diet advising us not to eat bread and other root vegetables and to stay away from white food items. It would seem that if we go on this new course we might be as successful as Cuba, Venezuelan
and most of the Latin American countries. Americans may have to migrate legally or illegally into Mexico for jobs; maybe storm the jails and take down the Mexican flag, deface it and hang it upside down and put up the American flag. I’m sure that the Mexican police would stand quietly by as the Aurora police did while our U.S. flag was defamed recently by a mob. *** On the brighter side, I attend-
Under the new code of war, fists” took the view that the way to as fashioned by the German and stay out of the war was to ignore it. Because the beginning of the Russian dictators, only a sucker On October 30, 1941, 20,000 of end - of all wars - lies in rememdeclared war before striking. these unrealistic Americans led by brance, let us remember the acts and And strike they did. On May Charles Lindbergh and the “Moththe facts that led our Country to that 10, 1940, Hitler attacked ers Crusaders” packed BY MORT momentous moment of August 6, REMARKS MARKS Holland, Belgium, and Madison Square Garden 1945, 8:15 a.m. Japanese time. Luxembourg. to denounce American On that day 74 years ago, Major The German juggerleaders and to pray for Ferebee pressed the toggle and one the defeat of the “Lendnaut rolled through 36 single bomb fell away that changed Lease” Bill, which was British, French, and Belthe history of the world. intended to help Britain gium divisions. On May “My God” was the only entry stand up against Hitler. 28, the Belgians surrenin the co-pilot’s diary as the brilliant Only 38 days later, on dered unconditionally. sunlight that day was slashed by Dec 7, while Japanese In Rome on June 10, an ever more brilliant flash that envoys were in Washington discuss1940, Mussolini, dictator of Italy, caused 4.1 square miles or 60% of struck the back of France and 12 ing “peace” with our Secretary of Hiroshima to be destroyed by fires days later the French were forced to State, the United States of America and blasts. surrender to the Germans. was suddenly and deliberately atYear after year our “world’s Meanwhile, Stalin and his Rus- tacked by naval and air forces of the pacifists” have attempted to change sian troops continued their own war Empire of Japan. the true historical facts that led to of conquest as Latvia, Lithuania, At Pearl Harbor, the Japanese Hiroshima and Nagasaki – so let’s destroyed six battleships and 164 Estonia, and Romania fell before look at the true record. planes – killed 2,008 sailors (5 the Soviet’s aggression. World War II began in Europe times as many as our Navy lost in On April 6, 1941, Hitler then atafter years of screaming threats, all of WWI) plus 218 soldiers, 109 tacked both Greece and Yugoslavia. menacing troop movements and a desperate grasping for peace at any On April 17, Yugoslavia capitulated Marines and 68 civilians – 1,178 other men lay wounded. price. It began at a time when most and six days later Greece did the The Japanese view of war was Europeans had resigned themselves same. the reverse of ours. They believed On June 22, 1941, the greatest to its coming. that death in war was not to be campaign of WW II began when It did come on September 1, avoided, but to be sought. The Hitler sent 121 divisions and 3,000 1939, with hundreds of Nazi bombShinto Cult taught that suicide was planes into an attack against the ing planes dumping ton after ton glorious while surrender was an Russians – their former ally. Operof explosives on every city of any unthinkable disgrace. This peculiar ation Barbarossa as it was known, importance located in Poland. began with an attack along a 2,000 disgrace that the Japanese attached Two days later France and mile front from the White Sea to the to surrender was one of the causes Britain declared war on Germany. of the despicable treatment AmeriBlack Sea. Hitler, in turn, invited the Soviet Here at home in the U.S.A., can POW s suffered at the hands of Government to join the Germans on their side in this war – and they did. while it was obvious to the majority the Japanese. of Americans that the future and As American forces advanced Poland was squashed like an safety of their Country and democ- close to the Japanese mainland, egg. The end came on September racy was overwhelmingly involved their refusal to surrender did not 28, when Warsaw gave up - Gerdiminish but increased. many took 71,000 square miles and in events far beyond their borders, The slaughter that would have the grandparents of “today’s paciRussia about 75,000.
August 6, 1945
ed a private reception and fund raiser for Senator Cory Gardner Monday noon at the Lind estate near Windsor. The guest. speaker was none other than Vice-President Mike Pence who flew into the Loveland airport on his way to the GOP Governor’s conference in Aspen later that day. In order to attend, I had to submit my social security number and be approved by the secret service. Security also checked all phones at the registration table Continued on page 5
followed an American land invasion of Japan would have been unimaginable on both sides. Estimates of a million U.S. soldiers and a million Japanese killed are today considered low. Any American President deciding to undertake such a bloody exchange of lives, while refusing to use the Atom Bomb would certainly have been impeached and condemned by history. Yet on July 27, 1945, 11 Japanese cities were warned by leaflets that they would be subjected to intensive air bombardment unless their armed forces surrendered. The last warning was given on August 5. By then our super-fortresses had dropped a million and a half leaflets every day and three million copies of the ultimatum. Even after the August 6 Atomic Bomb attack, the Japanese cabinet was deadlocked and General Mezu stated that future atomic attacks could be halted by their anti-aircraft. On August 9, the second bomb was dropped – this time on the City of Nagasaki – and yet the Japanese Cabinet could not accept the idea of conceding defeat. As Japanese later testified, their greatest shock was hearing for the first time in their lives the voice of their Emperor speaking the unspeakable and instructing them to surrender. They could hardly believe it. We fought to win - and win we did. We fought to destroy a monstrous evil that threatened all civilization, and in that we most definitely succeeded.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
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Overpopulation is the biggest environmental threat BY GLEN COLTON
Americans plant trees and host community events to promote conservation and sustainability. Those activities are important. But they don’t address one of America’s biggest environmental challenges -- rapid population growth. Since 1970, the U.S. population has increased from 205 million to 327 million people. It’ll surge to 404 million by 2060. We’d have to develop millions of acres of open space to house and feed all these people. It’s not too late to put America on a more sustainable path, but that would mean having an honest discussion about what’s driving U.S. population growth. Almost 90 percent of population growth is fueled by immigration. Scaling back future levels of immigration would help America pursue a sustainable future. Earth Day’s founder, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI), recognized the need to address immigration levels. “It’s phony to say ‘I’m for the environment but not for limiting immigration,’” he noted. He’s right. Nearly 160 million people around the world want to move to the United States. There’s no feasible way to accept them all. Which means Ameri-
LETTERS Rename the mountains
Many Colorado 14ers apparently urgently need name changes. Led by erudite college teenagers and other woke cultural progressives, we are instructed that things carrying names that offend anyone in any way must be renamed. Let’s now deal with the male dominated, detestably named 14ers. Long’s Peak is named for Major Stephen Long. Long was in the U.S. army which discriminated against women and people of color. He also obeyed orders from Andrew Jackson, a slave owner. In a tone deaf moment, he stayed at a fort owned by a fur trading company. Fur traders!
cans need to make hard choices about who we let in, and most importantly, how many. Currently, we’re refusing to make those choices. Our “chain-migration” policies allow immigrants to sponsor extended family members for green cards. Most of the 1 million legal immigrants who arrive in America annually come through chain migration. Another 1 million illegal immigrants will slip through our southern border this year. Population growth damages the environment. Developers have paved 40 million acres of forests and fields -- an area the size of New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey combined -- since the 1980s for more housing, roads, and other structures. Florida adds 900 new people to its population each day, and half of that total are immigrants. If this trend continues, 5 million acres of farms, forests, and open space in Florida will be lost to development by 2070. Texas adds half a million new inhabitants annually. The majority are immigrants. Roughly 120,000 acres of agricultural lands and natural habitats are lost each year to the construction of roads and houses. This sprawl also threatens our quality of life.
Consider water pollution. Developers pave over fertile cropland to construct housing developments and highways. Experts predict there will only be 0.3 acres of farmland per resident by 2050 -- a nearly 85 percent decrease over a 70-year period. To feed a growing population with less land, farmers will turn to harmful pesticides and fertilizers to boost crop yields. And since we’re paving over natural land with impermeable asphalt and concrete, much of that fertilizer will run off into our water supply. This future isn’t inevitable. Ending chain migration for recent immigrants’ non-nuclear family members would reduce the projected U.S. population in 2060 by tens of millions of people. And requiring all employers to use E-Verify, a free online system that confirms work eligibility, would humanely deter illegal immigrants from coming here to work. If Americans really want to preserve open spaces for future generations, they’ll need to call for humane reductions in immigration levels. Glen Colton is an environmentalist and long term sustainability activist who lives in fast growing Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mount Evans is named for John Evans, Governor of the Territory of Colorado. He resigned due to association with the Sand Creek massacre. Rename that one, along with Mount Elbert, named for his son-in-law. Pike’s Peak? No. Zebulon Pike is tainted by his association with the ghastly values of the army at the time. He asserted U. S. claims to lands of the Louisiana Purchase with no regard for indigenous people’s rights. Similar to our stadiums, naming rights could be leased. Coors Peak?
DaVita Divide? Of course, any proposed names would need rigorous vetting for inclusiveness, cultural balance and inoffensiveness to every person. If the rights are leased with an expiration date, there won’t be any lingering taint when it is discovered that the policies or personnel of the naming entity no longer hold up to future progressive scrutiny. Renaming peaks can be just the beginning of a grand enlightened Colorado cleansing. Imagine the possibilities! Brian Anderson Aurora, CO
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GV grants Sundance residents their wish—no new Verizon equipment BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
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Verizon to install new cellular equipment to improve service for some Sundance residents. The proposed location for the equipment was the 3.34-acre SH swimming pool and tennis
Hills (SH) residents came to a Greenwood Village City Council meeting on July 15 for a public hearing on a request by Verizon Wireless for two exceptions to the city’s rules that would permit
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facility located at 5626 S. Galena Street. After a public hearing that lasted over three hours, the city council gave the residents what nearly all of them said they wanted: city council unanimously turned down Verizon’s request. City staff recommended approval of the requested exceptions to the rules by Verizon, “if the applicant can show that it cannot provide service otherwise.” In the end, city council determined that Verizon did not show that it could not provide service otherwise. All but one person who testified said that they didn’t want this facility at their pool property, regardless of whether it required an exception to the rules or not. Complicating the case was the role of the Sundance Hills Metropolitan District (SHMD), which owns the property at 5626 S. Galena Street and entered into a lease with Verizon to place the equipment at that location in October 2018. Many residents said they were unaware of the plan for the cellular equipment. No member of the SHMD board attended the city council hearing, but SHMD president Mark Adams provided the Villager with a 7-page statement he made at a neighborhood meeting on July 11. In the statement he said that the SHMD board’s efforts to improve cellular service in the neighborhood were initiated by an email from HOA president Torin Mushovic (which was attached) in March, 2017 that said “some residences are having issues with cell phone coverage in SH,” and “I think Verizon is going to inquire about putting an additional tower….on the club house.” Adams’ statement also noted that “We would soon learn that the City of Greenwood Village, the Village Police Department, and the South Metro Fire District also believed that unreliable communications was a serious public safety issue that could result in harm to someone in the neighborhood in the event they had an emergency and could not get a signal to place a 9-1-1 call.” Adams said that, after receiving Mushovic’s email, he attended a meeting in 2017 with the city,
emergency service providers and a neighbor who wanted improved cell service. That eventually led to Verizon’s current proposal. As to the lack of notification, Adams’ July 11 statement said that there were discussions about the cell site proposal at 17 public SHMD meetings held between April 2017 and June 2019 at the Galena Street location, but “The fact is that prior to the past three weeks, the (SHMD) board has never received a single question or complaint about the cellular lease.” The city received 18 letters from Sundance residents prior to the meeting, of which 15 urged city council to turn Verizon down. Of those who attended the meeting, 49 residents signed up to speak, though 28 deferred when their names were called, saying their position had been stated by others. The 21 residents who did speak included Mushovic and two mothers who brought their young children up to the podium with them. One, Bailey Foley, asked her 7-year old daughter Charlotte to speak. Charlotte told the city council that, “I would not like a structure looking out my window. I like looking at the pretty birds and looking at the pretty flowers.” Another resident, Ken Good, presented the city with a petition objecting to the facility that he said was signed by 16 other SH residents. The most common objections from residents who wrote and spoke were safety concerns for children using the pool facility, including health risks from the electrical equipment possibly exploding or catching fire, as well as aesthetics and property values. At least half of those who wrote and spoke at the meeting were upset about what they viewed as the lack of notice or communication between the SHMB and the residents. The position eventually adopted by the GV City Council was best articulated by 40-year SH resident Lilly Marks, who is Vice President for Health Affairs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and a member of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Said Marks, “The Metro Board has failed in its fiduciary responsibility to our community.” Citing a lack of communication and transparency, which, had it been handled differently “might have led us to a different outcome,” Marks said, “[the SHMB] presented Verizon with a ready-made and easy solution…. Options weren’t explored fully…. Sundance Hills is not the only neighborhood in GV that has hills and trees. It cannot be the only neighborhood that has challenges in providing cell phone coverage. We have to hold Verizon as well as our own metro board to a higher standard...We need to request that they look further and look harder to solve these problems.” Verizon representatives issued the following comment regarding the company’s next step in Sundance Hills. “We recognize the need to improve service in Greenwood Village. We are back to the drawing board exploring all possible options to make this a reality.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Equitas Project director announces departure The David and Laura Merage Foundation has reiterated its commitment to disentangling mental health and criminal justice and its support for the work Dr. Atchity and the Equitas National Advisors have been leading. The Equitas Project envi-
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Vincent Atchity, Executive Director of The Equitas Project, has announced that he is leaving his role at the organization as of mid-August. Dr. Atchity has served as executive director at Equitas since 2015, and will now be heading Mental Health Colorado as that organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer. An initiative of the David and Laura Merage Foundation, The Equitas Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, which promotes mental health awareness and champions laws, policies, and practices that prioritize improved population health
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outcomes, sensible use of resources, and the decriminalization of mental illness.
RTD 61AV pilot program to conclude After a six-month pilot program that began in late January, RTD will conclude service on the route 61AV Aug. 2. The autonomous vehicle (AV) route is testing the viability of using an AV in a transit environment to offer first- and last-mile connections. Customers may still experience the service next week, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to ride the fully electric self-driving shuttle. The pilot was made possible through collaboration between RTD, City and County of Denver, EasyMile (the autonomous vehicle supplier), Panasonic, Transdev and L.C. Fulenwider, Inc. In addition to testing this groundbreaking and innovative technology in a transit environment, this pilot demonstration has given the partners the ability to learn how such vehicles can be
mental health and criminal justice. To learn more about our work and mission, please visit www.equitasproject. org, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @EquitasProject. Contact us with questions.
DeGette introduces legislation to regulate fracking companies
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sions an America rededicated to liberty and justice for all, where there is a commonly held expectation that jails and prisons should not continue to serve as the nation’s warehouses for people with unmet mental health needs. We are committed to disentangling
used in a variety of community settings. “The 61AV pilot program is just one of many endeavors RTD is participating in as we look to expanding opportunities for public transportation,” said RTD CEO and General Manager Dave Genova. “This demonstration has allowed us to assess how we can possibly implement the technology to meet future mobility needs of the people and communities we serve.” RTD staff will present the results of the pilot program to the RTD Board of Directors with the intent of exploring other opportunities to test self-driving shuttles as an option for moving RTD passengers. Results of the program test will be available this fall. More information about the Route 61AV project is at http:// www.rtd-denver.com/61AV.shtml.
In an effort to better protect the nation’s water supply, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced legislation Thursday to close a notorious loophole in the law that has prevented the federal government from regulating a highly controversial drilling process known as “fracking.” The legislation – known as the FRAC Act – would, for the first time, require fracking companies to publicly disclose the chemicals they are pumping into the ground. It would also give the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the authority to regulate the process going
forward. “The American people are sick and tired of living in a system that allows these oil and gas companies to do as they please,” DeGette said. “Some of the chemicals these companies are pumping into the ground are highly toxic and could cause real harm to people’s health if they get into our water supply. We should be doing everything we can to protect the public from the threat posed by these dangerous chemicals, and this bill will finally give the EPA the power to do that.” If approved, DeGette’s bill would close a loophole that was created in 2005 when then-President George
W. Bush signed into law a bill that included a provision to exempt hydraulic fracturing from the Safe Drinking Water Act. The provision, which was included in the bill at the behest of then-Vice President Dick Cheney, who before becoming vice president was the CEO of Halliburton – the company that invented the fracking process – stripped the EPA of its authority to regulate fracking and is known, today, as the “Halliburton loophole.” DeGette’s bill would close the so-called Halliburton loophole and give the EPA the authority to regulate the fracking process going forward.
Giveback Homes & Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver partner with Homebot for build day CONTRIBUTED BY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF METRO DENVER
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver and Giveback Homes partnered with Homebot for a build day Saturday, June 27 at Swansea Homes, located at E 44th Ave & Columbine St in Denver. Homebot is supporting the project with funds they won from a real estate technology competition. More than 20 real estate professionals from Homebot will volunteer to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity program recipients. “We’re thrilled to have Homebot step up and prioritize their winnings to support affordable housing in their community and host an impactful team building day for their employees,”
Giveback Homes Cofounder Caroline Pinal said. Habitat for Humanity is building 32 homes in the Elyria Swansea neighborhood. These houses, consisting of 3 and 4 bedroom duplexes, will take the collective work of more than 15,000 volunteers, and be the future home of more than 144 adults and children. One of the families benefiting from this home day is the Pasillas family. Parents to two young children, Jesus works as a full-time contractor and Estibali is a teacher’s aide. “This home is so important to us,” said Jesus Pasillas. “We will be able to take care of our own home, have more financial stability, and give our kids the individualized attention
they need.” The family currently live in overcrowded conditions with extended family and are ready for their own home. “We are honored to work with Caroline and Giveback Homes on this build day,” Homebot CEO and Cofounder Ernie Graham said. “Giveback Homes and Habitat for Humanity has inspired us to give back to our community, and we hope our efforts provide comfort to families who are struggling to find affordable housing in Central Colorado.” This marks the first build day with Homebot, the fifth build day with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, and the 82nd build day for Giveback Homes.
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Funds in these accounts are put away pre-tax. Because your adjusted gross income is lowered, so is your federally taxable income. In addition, some employers may match contributions up to a certain percentage. Companies also may offer Roth 401(k) plans, which differ from traditional plans in regard to when you pay taxes. With Roth plans, you pay taxes up front. When the money is eventually withdrawn, those withdrawals are tax-free. · IRAs: Individual retirement accounts are similar to 401(k) plans in that they’re tax-deferred. However, they generally offer greater freedom in investment choices. Roth IRAs, like the Roth 401(k) plans, must be paid with after-tax dollars. But the advantages are higher contribution amounts, withdrawals that are taxfree and no mandatory withdrawals when a person reaches a certain age. · Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA): Canadian investors can explore TFSAs. These are accounts that do
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Gardner, Bennet introduce bill to remit RTD funds CONTRIBUTED BY CORY GARDNER AND MICHAEL BENNET
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ashington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Equity Act. The bill would require the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to refund credit risk premiums (CRP), as required under the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program, upon the satisfaction of a loan’s obligations. In 2010, Regional Transportation District (RTD), and the City and County of Denver received a RRIF loan for the Denver Union Station project. RTD paid off the RRIF loan more
than 20 years early, but is still waiting for reimbursement of the CRP they provided under the loan. “The Denver Union Station project has been a wonderful success, and it’s important that RTD gets this money back so they can continue to invest in Colorado,” said Senator Gardner. “I was proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Bennet. We remain committed to enhancing the transportation and infrastructure systems in Colorado to increase the quality of life for Coloradans.” “Denver and RTD worked hard to repay their Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan 20 years ahead of schedule,” said Senator Bennet. “With this project fully completed and the loan repaid, our legislation
will ensure that Denver and RTD receive the premium refund they are due promptly. This will enable them to continue to pursue critical transportation projects that will benefit the community.” “The Denver Union Station redevelopment project continues to yield benefits for RTD riders throughout metro Denver, and this legislation would repay to RTD and Denver millions of dollars in long-withheld funds from the project – funds we are eager to re-invest in new transportation improvements for the region. It is clear that Senators Gardner and Bennet share my commitment to leveraging our limited public resources for much-needed infrastructure investment,” said Dave Genova, RTD CEO and General Manager.
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Worksite hurdles are the issues or hassles that prevent employees from being engaged, successful and happy at their jobs. To help overcome these hurdles, and for more satisfied, productive employees, an increasing number of employers are looking to their employee well-being programs for answers. According to a survey from Fidelity Investments and the National Business Group on Health, more than two-thirds (67 percent) of companies plan to expand their well-being programs over the next few years. Also, UnitedHealthcare’s 2019 Wellness Check Up Survey revealed that more than half (57 percent) of employees with access to an employer-sponsored well-being program say the initiative has had a positive effect on their health. Creating a culture of well-being in the workplace can be challenging for employers, but it doesn’t have to be. Ann Marie O’Brien, R.N., national director of health strategies, UnitedHealthcare, shares the following tips to help employers align their worksites with a focus on
employee engagement, health and well-being. 1) Encourage staying active Having a meeting? Put your walking shoes on and talk on the go by having a “walk-and-talk” meeting. Employees whose jobs require them to sit at a desk all day may appreciate the change, and it may be good for their health. Also, onsite yoga may have numerous physical and emotional benefits. Additional ideas to consider: onsite walking trails, fitness equipment and classes, treadmill conference rooms, and stand-up desks. 2) Reduce employee stress Use available office space to create a low-lit “relaxation room” to help employees recharge and lower their stress levels. Also consider offering employees a mindfulness program that may help fill the workplace with positive energy, where working relationships are optimized and distractions give way to focus and self-awareness. Additional ideas to consider: a 5-minute stretching routine, paid time off for volunteer work and behavioral health counseling.
3) Healthier food options Ensure healthier food options are available in vending machines and cafeterias, and at company events. Also, consider putting healthier options at eye level within those vending machines and denoting those options with stickers. Additional ideas to consider: a free onsite salad bar, onsite cooking demonstrations, a fruit sampling day or even onsite gardens to help increase teamwork. 4) Prioritize employee health Consider banning all forms of tobacco (and vaping/e-cigarettes) from company premises, at company events and within company vehicles. Also, consider dedicating a private room for telehealth (virtual visits) appointments and allow employees to connect to a telehealth care provider as needed during the work day. Additional ideas to consider: onsite biometric screenings and flu shots, finding a wellness champion for the office, and offering financial well-being programs. For more information about well-being programs, visit UHC.com.
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Cherry Creek student attends Research Science Institute CONTRIBUTED BY RESEARCH SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Austen Mazenko, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village, is among 82 top achieving U.S. high school and international scholars at the 36th annual Research Science Institute (RSI), jointly sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). RSI is an intensive, six-week program that gives students the opportunity to conduct original, cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research in state-of-the-art university laboratories, hospitals and corporate research facilities in Boston and Cambridge, MA. “The Research Science Institute offers top academic math and science students the opportunity to experience graduate-level research and camaraderie with other talented STEM scholars,” said Joann P. DiGennaro, CEE President. “RSI has 2,800 successful alumni with a STEM career retention rate of 80 percent.” In addition to their individualized research, the students—dubbed “Rickoids” after the late Admiral H.G. Rickover, father of the Nuclear Navy and founder of the Center with DiGennaro—also study pure and applied mathematics, physical and biological science, economics and humanities. RSI scholars also learn about the careers, achievements and
challenges of STEM through presentations and dialogue in RSI’s Distinguished Guest Lecture Series. Recognized STEM leaders will share their experiences with RSI scholars. RSI is offered cost-free by CEE to competitively selected top achieving students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students are selected by CEE’s committee of professional educators and RSI alumni based on high school records, personal essays, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, research experience, potential for leadership, and honors and awards in math and science. The RSI annual summer program (June 23 to Aug. 3) consists of one week of theoretical classroom work, followed by fourand-a-half weeks of high-level research under the mentorship of leading scientists, engineers, and researchers in the students’ respective areas of interest. In their final week, students demonstrate their research work through written academic papers and oral presentations to their peers and a panel of judges. In addition to 52 U.S. high school rising seniors, 30 international students are participating from Bulgaria, Canada, China, India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey at RSI 2019.
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
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
DeGette launches district-wide ‘app challenge’ for local middle and high school students
Can you make an app for that? U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) wants to know. DeGette, who represents Colorado’s First Congressional district, announced today that she will be hosting the district’s first-ever Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students. The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide app-creation competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives that was created to encourage more students to get involved in computer science and learn to code. “The students in our district are some of the brightest and most creative in the nation,” DeGette said. “I can’t wait to see what these kids come up with.” The challenge is open to all middle and high school students who either live in, or go to school in, Colorado’s First Congressional District. Students entering the com-
petition will compete against other students in the district to develop the most unique, creative and user-friendly new app. Students can use any programming language (C/C++, Java, JavaScript, etc.) and any platform (desktop, web, tablet, mobile, etc.) they choose to create their app. All entries must be received by midnight November 1. A panel of judges – selected by DeGette – will then choose one winner from the First Congressional District to go up against the winners chosen in each of the other participating Congressional districts across the country. Winners of the nationwide competition will then be announced in December and invited to attend a special reception in Washington, D.C. where their app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives website.
Gardner Announces $2.6 Million Low or No Emissions Grant for RTD CONTRIBUTED BY CORY GARDNER
Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, recently announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) with a $2.6 million Low or No Emissions (Low-No)
Program grant. “I’m pleased to announce the Department of Transportation is awarding RTD this important funding,” said Senator Gardner. “This grant will help RTD continue to facilitate efficient public transportation to alleviate traffic, lower emissions, and promote a cleaner environment.”
Arapahoe Libraries and Greenwood Village selected the novel Rush, below, left, by Colorado author Jayme H. Mansfield for this year’s Village Read.
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.
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.
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FLEURISH
Lone Tree Arts Center Guild’s September 21 Opening Night Gala gathers momentum
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Summer Cocktail Party was hosted by Century Communities’ The Retreat at Ridgegate for Lone Tree Arts
Center Guild to promote its annual gala raising funds for Lone Tree
Arts Center (LTAC) including support of its Children’s Programs and Sensory Friendly Programs. After a cocktail hour, live auction and dinner,
the opening night show will feature the Mary Louise Lee Orchestra doing a Diana Ross Tribute with an after party of champagne and dessert. Ad-
Tonya Fallows who will chair the September 21 gala with LTAC Guild Guild members Mieko Nakamura , Betty Winslow, Joey Freund (also on President Lynn Pender the Lone Tree Arts Commission) and Gayle Ray
mission is $180. For further information and sponsorship opportunities, Tonya Fallows: 303-489-5533 or tfallows@ remax.net.
Former City of Lone Tree Mayor Jack O’Boyle and his wife Margie a member -at -large on the guild board. Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
Anchor Center welcomes table hosts for Sunset in the Country September 21 What began over two decades ago as a picnic has grown to an elegant Sunset in the Country theme, signature event to benefit Anchor Center for Blind Children. There are exquisitely decorated
tables to greet guests warmly and show a labor of love. The summer luncheon kickoff for table hosts was held at the same beautiful venue as the actual evening event, J-5 Equestrian Center owned by
Sunset in the Country Chairs Carol and Bryce McTavish Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson
generous hosts Louisa and Robert Jornayvaz. Footers catered a delectable buffet with parting favor boxes of sweets. Mary Martha’s Floral and Event Rents enhanced the elegant setting. Anchor
Center is the philanthropy of Delta Gamma sorority and dozens of members show up in support. The festivities will include a giant silent auction in the barn, and entertainment by The Jakarta Band. For
information about being a table host and all the details of decorating your own table or sponsorships or attending the unique event: 303-3779732 or anchorcenter.org/ sunset2019.
Former Board member and original supporter Wendy Clayton (a Anchor Center for Blind Children Executive Director Heather table host for 23 years), Savannah Wippel (Director of Development Cameron, Community Relations Manager Frances Owens, and Community Relations) and Dinah Sink (Executive Coordinator, Mary Pappas, owner of Mary Martha’s Floral James Q. Crowe Company)
Board Member Sherry Stripling and current or former Anchor Parents – Kerry Musfeldt, Tami From Footers Catering Lewis Singleton and Lindsey Gertz and Perez-Mesa, Shauna Callahan (Board Member), Marlo Naumer and Kiera Zink from Event Rents Paige Cosmas and Mike Wheeler
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University of Denver celebrates John Madden Center From Greenwood Village with love BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON COMMUNITY EDITOR
There’s lots of excitement at the University of Denver (DU)! The brand new 19th Chancellor of DU, Jeremy Haefner had as his first official act to recognize and celebrate John Madden’s $5 Million gift to endow and name the John Madden Center for Innovation in the Liberal and Creative Arts. A private reception hosted by the University of Denver was held appropriately at the Madden Museum of Art in Greenwood Village – another generous gift Mr. Madden had donated along with his extensive art collection to the university just a few years ago. On hand were several faculty members, deans, visiting artists, friends and John Madden admirers from his beloved Greenwood Village where he made his indelible mark in innovative real estate development enhanced by art. “We are so grateful and inspired by your generosity,” said Chancellor Haefner. “I have enjoyed getting to know you and your impact on Greenwood Village. Your partnership is directly related to our strategic plan. Our faculty will have access to funding and our students will have hands-on experience.” “This space represents fulfillment,” said Dean of the school benefiting from the new center, Danny McIntosh who called it a dream gift and entrepreneurial model. ” It will tie together business, arts and liberal arts with faculty and students empowered. The Denver community will be internationally known,” he continued. “It will be a permanent engine at DU.” Faculty director of the Madden Center, Derigan Silver shared gratitude and information about a comprehensive program already underway, the Making Media Matter Symposium. The Symposium brings DU students and faculty from across disciplines together with members of the community to develop ideas, theories and experiences that foster critical thinking and action. Nicole Parks, programs director of Madden Museum of Art said the museum was host to ten students this past spring and that the student curators are responsible for the “In Motion” concept. John Madden shared stories of his very early interest in art and collecting including being a docent at Joclyn Art Museum in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. “When I was a kid, I traveled to museums,” he said. “To me, this is like winning the Super Bowl! This could be an incubator for the space.”
“When I was a kid, I traveled to museums.” - John W. Madden, Jr.
ABOVE: DU Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Daniel McIntosh with benefactor John W. Madden, Jr.
ABOVE: Standing: DU Chancellor Jeremy A. Haefner, Faculty Director of the Madden Center, Derigan Silver with John Madden, immediate past Greenwood Village Mayor Ron Rakowsky and wife Margaret. LEFT: DU Faculty and artists – Standing: Professor W. Scott Howard, Professor Bruno Clarke, Ginger Leigh, Dean Danny McIntosh, Professor Derigan Silver. Front Row: Professor Trace Redell, Monica Belles, Professor Michael Caston, Professor Thomas Nail
Programs Director Madden Museum of Art Nicole Parks.
DU Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications Renea Morris, Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance & Treasurer Lesley Brunelli, DU Assistant Vice Chancellor Donor Stewardship & Community Experiences Shelly Glenn, Executive Director of Development Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Jennifer Garner
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Janet Piccinati, Executive Director and Beth Olafsen, Sales Specialist for the Pacific West Region
Peter Roberts (cousin), Tim O’Connor (Sheila’s brother), Sheila Sevier and Derek Sevier.
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Ron Bollig, Beth Olafsen and Shelia Sevier holding recognition plaque
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Dear Readers, Does Colorado accept handwritten Wills and what are the potential pitfalls? Colorado recognizes handwritten (holographic) wills. A holographic will is a Will written in the deceased person’s own handwriting and signed by the decedent. Although holographic Wills are recognized in Colorado, they are not preferred because of authenticity issues and related challenges. Under Colorado law, a Will must be in writing signed by the person making the Will (the testator), or in the testator’s name by some other individual in the testator’s conscious presence and by the testator’s direction and either signed by at least two witnesses or acknowledged by the testator before a Notary Public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgements. A Will that does not comply with these requirements is valid as a holographic Will under Colorado law, whether or not witnessed, if the signature and material portions of the document are in the testator’s handwriting. Intent that the document constitutes the testator’s Will can be established by extrinsic evidence. Other than a holographic Will, the following minimum requirements pertain if you wish to make a Will: 1. You must be at least 18 years old; 2. You must be of sound mind (meaning you must understand what property you have to give and to whom you are giving the same after your death); 3. You are making the Will because you want to and not because someone is forcing you to do it; 4. The Will is in writing (typed) and dated; 5. The Will is signed by you or if another person is signing because you cannot, he or she
must sign the Will at your request and in your presence; and 6. Two disinterested witnesses must sign the Will in your presence and certify that you signed the Will voluntarily and were of sound mind, or your signature must be acknowledged by a Notary Public. You may prepare your own Will; however, this is not recommended. There are restrictions to giving away your property which include that your Will cannot give away property you own in joint tenancy with right of survivorship if the other joint owner survives you. In addition, your Will cannot give away property that has a named beneficiary, such as proceeds of life insurance policies. Additionally, a surviving spouse has a right to a percentage of the deceased spouse’s estate, if the surviving spouse is disinherited by his or her husband or wife. This right is called an elective share. Thus it is best to seek the advice of an estate plan attorney to discuss your options. The pitfalls of preparing a holographic Will are evidenced by the infamous case concerning the Estate of Spicer Breeden, Deceased vs. Sydney Stone, in which the Colorado Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the Denver Probate Court, regarding the validity of a handwritten Will, which involved significant litigation concerning testamentary capacity, the application of various tests, including The Insane Delusion Test and related legal issues. That case involved the contest of a handwritten Will signed by Spicer Breeden, an heir to the Boettcher family fortunes, who died in his home in 1996, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound two days after he was involved in a highly publicized hit-and-run accident on St. Patrick’s Day in 1996 that killed the driver of another vehicle, namely Greg Lopez, a Colorado columnist. Sometime in the two
days prior to his death, Spicer Breeden drafted and signed an undated document in his own handwriting, leaving everything to Sydney Stone, a friend, rather than to family members, as he had done in a prior 1991 Will. Because of issues regarding authenticity and concerns based on court findings that Mr. Breeden used cocaine and alcohol for several years prior to his death, coupled with issues concerning his mental capacity/ delusions, the litigation included testimony from expert witnesses, including two forensic toxicologists, two forensic psychiatrists, a forensic document examiner, and two handwriting experts. Under Colorado law, a writing intended to be a Will may be treated as if it had been signed in compliance with the law provided the proponent of the document or writing establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the decedent intended the document to constitute the decedent’s Will, a partial or complete revocation of the Will, an addition to or alteration of the Will, or a partial or complete revival of a formally revoked Will. Thus, a handwritten Will is likely to result in litigation. Next week’s article: What is the Insane Delusion Test regarding testamentary capacity to make a Will? Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, (Chapter 15: Estate Planning, Clara Brown Shaffer, Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/Senior-Law-Handbook. My contact information is as follows and I make house calls:
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Healthy relationships change everything As humans, relationships and supportive connections are essential to our physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, and even our survival. All of us have an inherent need to be known and connected. Watching Tom Hanks in the movie “Castaway” lamenting for his “friend”, a volleyball he named, “Wilson” who was drifting away on the ocean, was an amazing heartfelt depiction of the longing to go through life in relationship. A Stanford University landmark study entitled, “Connectedness & Health: The Science of Social Connection.” Dr. Emma Seppala outlines that the lack of social connection
is a greater detriment to health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure. By contrast strong social connections leads to a 50% increased chance of longevity, strengthens the immune system, helps us recover from disease and surgery faster, and increases happiness and life satisfaction. Individuals who feel more connected and supported by others have lower levels of anxiety and depression. They report a higher self-esteem, greater empathy for others, have less stress, and are more trusting and cooperative. Those who live in a “tribe’ or, even have one significant supportive friend, are more likely to report
a sense of life purpose. Those in the workplace who feel their colleagues are team players and are supportive of each other and the company’s success are more productive and stay with the job longer that those who feel unconnected and overlooked. Much of the social science research is highlights that loneliness is on rise and is being considered a public health crisis. A survey conducted by the CIGNA Insurance Company of more than 20,000 U.S. adults ages 18 years and older revealed some alarming findings: nearly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone or left out. One in four Americans rarely or never feel
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South Suburban to replace three outdoor pools after 2019 season CONTRIBUTED BY SSPR
South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) plans to demolish and rebuild three of its outdoor pools at the end of the 2019 swim season. In early September, demolition will begin on Harlow Pool in Littleton and Franklin and Holly pools in Centennial. Work will continue throughout winter and spring. SSPR anticipates the new pools will open on Memorial Day 2020. All three aging facilities will be redesigned and rebuilt with
new bathhouses, slides and various updated aquatic amenities to meet the needs of each community. At Holly Pool, anticipated highlights include a 6-lane lap pool and a large leisure pool with an incorporated wading pool and play features. Franklin Pool will have a 6-lane, L-shaped pool along with integrated play features. Harlow Pool will get a zero depth entry pool, along with enhanced facility amenities. SSPR’s Cook Creek Pool in Lone Tree is not included in the project.
For the love of relationships Continued from Page 14
as though there are people who really understand them. Two in five Americans sometimes or always feel their relationships are not meaningful and they are isolated from others. One in five people report they rarely or never feel close to people or feel like there are people they can talk to. Americans who live with others are less likely to be lonely compared to those who live alone. However, this does not apply to single parents/ guardians. Even though they live with children, they are more likely to be lonely. Only around half of Americans have meaningful in-person social interactions, such as having an extended conversation with a friend or spending quality time
with family, daily. This data is compelling due to the consequences of aloneness. Depression, mental health issues, suicide, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, divorce, child abuse and neglect, turnover rates and lack of productivity in the workplace, lack of civility and kindness, cost of health care and the list goes on. Because healthy relationships and supportive connections are essential, why are we not focusing on obtaining healthy relationship skills? It is as important as eating well, exercising and getting enough rest. Healthy relationships change everything. For more information: joneen@myrelationshipcenter. org or visit: www.myrelation shipcenter.org.
“We are eager to move forward on the project. We believe replacing and enhancing our three outdoor pool facilities will provide a better user experience for our residents and members of the community,” said Rob Hanna, SSPR executive director. SSPR completed a pool audit in 2017 and an aquatics master plan in 2018, which laid the foundation for the project. To gather feedback on the outdoor pools, SSPR conducted public input meetings in April 2018 and posted an online survey. Top priorities identified through public input, which will be addressed through the project, include modern amenities/facilities, pools with
easy access, the ability to offer community aquatic programs, and facilities with recreation aspects like water slides, spray features and diving boards. The typical lifespan of an outdoor pool is 25 years and SSPR successfully maintained these aging pools for more than 40 years. Franklin and Harlow pools were built in 1964 and 1963 respectively, and Holly Pool was built in 1977. With the current age, the costs to upkeep and ensure standards and codes were becoming too significant. While developing SSPR’s Master Plan in 2017, one of the top opportunities identified by residents was aquatics upgrades. Swimming is
one of the most popular activities for residents and SSPR is making it a priority to continue to offer high quality options for the community. The contractor for the project is MW Golden Constructors of Castle Rock, CO, and the architect and pools designers are Essenza Architecture of Louisville, CO and Counsilman-Hunsaker of Lakewood, CO. For complete details for each pool, including planned amenities, renderings and site plans, visit https://www.ssprd.org/Outdoor-Pools. For questions about the project, contact Assistant Director of Recreation Kelsey Whisler at kelseyw@ssprd.org.
South Suburban to improve rec centers in August BY SSPR
In August, South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) temporarily closes its recreation centers on a staggered schedule for facility improvements, major cleaning and the installation of new equipment. While one center is closed; the others will remain open. Use your passes and punches to visit other centers so you won’t miss a workout!
2019 Maintenance Schedule: August 5-9: Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle Upgrades to babysitting and preschool rooms Gymnasium repainting Re-grout locker room tile
Touch-up painting Facility deep clean and organiztion Pool drained and acid washed
August 19-25 Buck Recreation Center, 2004 West Powers Avenue Continued renovation work on restrooms and locker rooms Install water feature upgrades in pool Touch-up painting Facility deep clean and organization Pool drained and cleaned August 26-30 Goodson Recreation Center*, 6315 South University Boulevard Continued renovation of adult locker rooms
Installation of new cardio equipment Refinish aerobic and dance room floors and racquetball courts Gymnastics equipment upgrades Replacement of kiddie pool slide New cabinets and counters in rooms 4 and 5 Touch-up painting Facility deep clean and organization Pool drained and acid washed * The Registration Office at Goodson Recreation Center will not be open for walk-in business and will have modified phone hours. Registrations will be available online 24/7 at ssprd.org, or by calling 303.347.5999 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Summer is coming to a close and fall is just around the corner. New seasonal styles are popping up in stores daily bringing a longing for cooler autumn days, pumpkin spice lattes, football games and the weeks when the leaves peak with gorgeous color signaling colder days ahead. With many autumn trends emerging, Park Meadows offers some of the best stores for your fall shopping. If you are looking for the latest women’s trends for 2019 including metallics, lace, animal prints or moody florals, Park Meadows is your ultimate shopping destination with stores
like Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Michael Kors, Talbots, Sundance, Ann Taylor, Evereve, Altar’d State, Madewell and White House Black Market. The fall forecast is in and metallics have been seen all over the runway with high shine in gold, silver and copper hues. Whether you searching for a metallic dress that makes a bold statement or maybe just
a hint of shine in accessories like shoes or handbags, Park Meadows offers a variety of stores sure to fit the bill. If lace is more your style, then look no further than your favorite Park Meadows stores. Lace dresses, blouses and skirts graced the runways offering a feminine twist to fall fashion in 2019. Want to take a walk on the wild side? You are in luck with leopard and animal prints making a big comeback this fall on the runways of Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Proenza Schouler, Anna Sui and Michael Kors. Try a gorgeous faux fur jacket, printed dress or
leopard print booties to add a little edge to your ensemble. With over 200 stores at Park Meadows, you can easily make the transition to fall with the trend of the moment…moody florals. Retire your bright, flower printed dresses in favor of darker, moodier florals for the fall. From embroidered flowers offering a bit of texture to watercolor washes of color to oversized bud prints, this trend incorporates a feminine feel to the cooler days on the horizon. The runways offer a little something for every style and fashion personality this season, and Park Meadows is you premier destination to shop for those trending pieces that will take your wardrobe from ordinary to fabulous this fall.
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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 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. Musings with 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. Eat Healthy Fat The fats that you should steer clear of: vegetable oils, peanut oil, canola oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, margarine, shortening or “spreads” — all of which are high in omega-6 fats. Your friendly fats: coconut oil, avocados, olive oil, grapeseed oil, and other healthy sources of saturated fat that boost testosterone or female hormones. Cholesterol is needed for formation of healthy cell membranes and is a precursor to all steroid hormones (progesterone, estrogen, FSH, etc.). We can’t have proper hormonal balance without adequate amounts of saturated fats. Get Cortisol Under Control Chronically elevated cortisol could
be 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 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 Melinda 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, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects. This spells inflammation and gut flora imbalance. Hormone disrupters are everywhere, unfortunately. We just know about the tip of the iceberg with regards to chemical endocrine disrupters. The comprehensive list is about 870, and we don’t even know them all! But what you can do is be cognizant and educate yourself about the most harmful ones. At the very least, try to avoid parabens, phthalates, and bisphenol-A (BPA). Common offenders include plastics, air fresheners, dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, cleansers and cleaners, cosmetics, deodorants, toothpaste, shaving gel, and lotions. Check labels and use resources like www.ewg.org
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putting everyone’s phones in locked security bags with a receipt for attendees. Security was very tight for the event since Senator Gardner has been targeted by progressive rabble at his home in Yuma. V.P. Pence spoke for about 30 minutes and had very high praise for Senator Gardner saying, “He has been a great supporter of the administration and a key United States Senator.” He related the many accomplishments of the Trump administration and asked the 100 guests to support Gardner for re-election in 2020. Sadly, the Senator was called back to Washington that morning to vote for the new Secretary of Defense and had to miss his own event. Bottom line, it meant that Gardner put the nation’s business ahead of his own campaign event which was admirable. The official photographer for the event was our own Littleton photography professional Monty Nuss, honored with that assignment. In his closing remarks the Vice-President showed his spiritual side asking the crowd to pray for our country and President Trump. *** The day didn’t end in Windsor, but about 9:30 p.m. at the Aurora council chamber for a
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study session with Mayor LeGare’s city council. I especially attended the open study session to hear any discussion about the flag incident and any follow up on police arrests. I don’t think the mayor is very proud of what happened and the fact that three city council female members were present when certain elements of the crowd pushed onto private property and desecrated the American flag, hanging up a Mexican flag and putting the damaged U.S. flag upside down while Aurora police watched silently. Anyone who has worn a military uniform finds this disgraceful and council member David Gruber, an Air Force Academy graduate and retired Colonel last stationed at Buckley, took umbrage with the actions of the police and participating council members. He has received both praise and criticism for his strong support of the American flag and criticism for this assault on U.S. property. Critics related that the ICE holding facility is poorly run, overcrowded and hurting family members who are awaiting hearings and deportation. Bottom line is that the peaceful portion of the protest was legal and making a statement that our immigration system is broken, here and at the border. What wasn’t acceptable was the
trespassing, vandalism, and flag desecration. Congress should fix the immigration system now! *** Tuesday morning paid a visit to CeDAR, a division of UCHealth that was founded by Phil Anschutz and his foundation a decade ago that is the “Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation.” A chapel on the grounds honors his father and mother on the beautiful grounds at the Anschutz CU Medical Campus. Purpose of the visit was to meet the Senior Director Susan Dearing-Bond, reminisce on the history of the program, involvement with Sigma Chi Fraternity and the famed Betty Ford Center that formed some of the programs introduced and practiced at CeDAR. The Center is hosting a benefit concert featuring Belinda Carlisle at the Seawell Grand Ballroom Aug. 24 with proceeds going to the CeDAR scholarship fund. Tickets: cedarcolorado.org *** Another evening was shared with Villager Flair “Shining Star” Scottie Iverson at the new Madden Museum of Art, located next to Fiddler’s Green in John Madden’s building, once home to his fabulous art collection, recently donated to The University of Denver. The $5 million donation
brought the DU Art Program to the location where classes and students will participate in the new art education facility. New DU Chancellor Jeremy Hoefner spoke about the art faculty and invited guests relating the longterm future of the new center from the $5 million contribution made by John Madden. The new program director is Nicole Parks, who will operate the Madden Art Museum. John Madden is a pillar of the Greenwood Village community. See Scottie Iverson’s report and photos in this issue: *** The local Greenwood Village Curtis Center for the Arts is holding a free family “Concert in the Park” Sat., Aug. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature the Colorado honor band and Colorado wind ensemble. The concert location is at 2349 East Orchard Road. www.greenwoodvillage.com/Curtis *** Sat. morning attended the annual Aurora GOP Forum to hear County Commissioner Chair Jeff Baker take the lead in a conversation about the need and necessity of Arapahoe County constructing a new jail. The commissioners have appointed a 25- member citizen’s advisory group to study the need to replace the 30-year old facility that is vastly overcrowded. The study will be completed in Aug. and,
if favorable, be placed on the Nov. 7 ballot for voter approval or deferment. Freda Miklin has been attending the planning sessions and reporting the latest information. It appears that the project will go forward with voters being asked for a property tax increase for the construction. *** The same day attended Greenwood Village Days, which was a huge success with hundreds of happy children and families enjoying the many booth, events and especially the amazing rides. The fireworks went off later that night in a salute to our retiring Mayor Ron Rakowski who has served the community so well. Hail Ron! *** The day ended at the residence of Diane Bartlett, who hosted a lovely Polynesian party to promote the upcoming Shining Star Foundation “Old Hollywood Gala” Sat., August 10 at the Seawell Ballroom from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. One of the evening highlights will be honoring the legacy of famed Strings restaurateur Noel Cunningham who was a great supporter of Shining Stars, which gives hope to children living with cancer. Tickets or donations: www.ShiningStars Foundation.org/gala *** I guess that’s enough for this week.
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pollopalooza was an incredible themed 1969 party held at Wings Over the Rockies on July 20th to celebrate the 50th anniversary or the historic Moon landing of Apollo 11. Attendees enjoyed a BBQ buffet and brews, space-themed art installations, 5 Star Talent’s go-go dancers and live music by the Nacho Men. The grand finale was the viewing of the moon landing 50 years later… to the minute! Terri Fisher and The Nacho Men
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Our Gala is the premier annual event supporting Colorado’s largest center dedicated to comprehensive multiple sclerosis care, support, education and research. This is your chance to secure your sponsorship presence and ensure benefits leading up to the Gala. MS is a progressive and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts communication between the brain and other parts of the body. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Rocky Mountain MS Center has created a world-leading model for treating patients and families living with MS, no matter where they are on their MS journey. Support from our community has sustained us through 40 years, and is vital to the continued success of our mission. We hope you will join us as a Sponsor for this year’s Gala, and we look forward to seeing you on September 14, 2019. For table purchases please contact Sarah 303-788- Steering Committee meeting for Rocky Mountain MS Gala at the home of Claudia Miller: Susan McDonnell, Claudia Miller, Sara Hendricks, Pam Sletten, Gina Hensrud, Terri Fisher, Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, Sheri 4030, x111. Rotolo, Sarah Kyger.
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Denver Botanic Garden’s Shofu - En Japanese Garden celebrates 40th anniversary CONTRIBUTED BY DENVER BOTANIC GARDEN
The Shofu-en Japanese Garden was dedicated on June 23, 1979 with a formal ceremony, complete with a blessing from a Shinto priest. The garden was designed by renowned landscape architect Koichi Kawana, who created Japanese Gardens across the United States, including Balboa Park in San Diego, Chicago Botanic Garden and Missouri Botanical Garden. Shofu-en means “garden of pine and wind” and is a traditional Japanese garden that also reflects its Colorado setting with native Ponderosa pine trees. Japanese trees cannot survive in Colorado, so the native trees are regularly pruned and shaped to keep the petite, sculptural aes-
thetic. Many of the Ponderosa pines are more than 100 years old. The trees were collected by the Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society with permission from Rocky Mountain National Park. A traditional tea house and bridge were built in Japan, taken apart, shipped to Denver and reassembled by Japanese artisans in 1979. The north gate and concrete lanterns were also made in Japan. The tea house garden and Bonsai Pavilion were added in 2012.
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ber 9, 9-11:30 a.m. $30, $25 member Experience the relaxing Japanese practice of forest bathing: shinrin-yoku. Studies suggest that a regular practice of forest bathing may be associated with a reduction in blood pressure, heart rate and stress hormones. During this walk, the guide invites ways to engage the senses for closer connection with the surrounding nature. Pikachu and Hello Kitty Meet and Greet Friday, August 9 and 23, Sept. 13 and 27, Oct. 4 and 18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Included with Gardens admission Japanese pop culture characters Pikachu and Hello Kitty hang out in the Japanese Garden for photos with visitors. During inclement weather, the characters will be in the Boettcher Memorial Center lobby. Japanese Chabako in the Gardens Sunday, August 11 and September 8, 9-9:40 a.m., 10-10:40 a.m. and 11-11:40 a.m. $14, $12 member
The tea ceremony has been an integral part of Japanese culture for centuries, prized for its inclusion of many of Japan’s traditional arts. This tea ceremony takes place not in the traditional teahouse but out in the Gardens. This immersive demonstration of the Chabako practice (boxed tea), is specifically designed to be enjoyed outdoors, where tea and a sweet will be served along with a discussion on tea and the seasonal motifs within the Gardens. Denver Taiko Drum Performance and Mini-Lecture Thursday, September 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Included with Gardens admission Visitors can enjoy two 15-minute performances by Denver Taiko and a brief lecture about the history of Taiko drumming. Denver Taiko was founded in 1976, a nonprofit community organization that honors their cultural heritage through the exhilarating performance art of Japanese drumming.This event is made possible by Sakura Foundation. Gather: An Intimate Pop-Up Sushi Dinner September, TBD Gather is a pop-up dining experience featuring four to five innovative courses prepared by local chefs. The 2019 series’ culinary theme is Asia and is presented in partnership with the Asian Chamber of Commerce and Dragon 5280. The September event features Japanese cuisine in the Orangery. The event is BYOB and the chef recommends pairings in advance.
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the home so that it won’t be disturbed by kids or animals. Some people opt for an open compost pile, while others choose closed bins to contain the possible smell and to camouflage the compost. A sunny spot will help the compost to develop faster, according to Good Housekeeping. The next step is to start gathering the scraps and materials that will go into the compost. Better Homes and Gardens suggests keeping a bucket or bin in the kitchen to accumulate kitchen scraps. Here are some kitchen-related items that can go into the compost material: • Eggshells • Fruit peels • Vegetable peels and scraps • Coffee grounds • Shredded newspaper In addition to these materials, grass and plant clippings, dry leaves, bark chips, straw, and sawdust from untreated wood can
go into the pile. Avoid diseased plants, anything with animal fats, dairy products, and pet feces. A low-maintenance pile has an equal amount of brown and green plant matter in the compost plus moisture to keep the bacteria growing and eating at the right rate. Aerating the compost occasionally, or turning the bin when possible, will allow the compost to blend and work together. Compost will take a few months to form completely, says the Planet Natural Research Center. The finished product will resemble a dark, crumbly soil that smells like fresh earth. Compost will not only add nutrients to garden soil, but also it can help insulate plants and may prevent some weed growth. It is a good idea to start a compost pile as a free source of nutrition for plants and a method to reduce food waste in an environmentally sound way.
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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
Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9129 ____________________________
ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-48 VEHICLES FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY
Christopher G. Vierno, George P. Vierno, Judy Medley, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Roger Moore, Bodie Enger Law
Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of vehicles for Arapahoe County.
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:
A pre proposal conference will be held on August 7, 2019 @ 1:30p.m., local time, at Arapahoe Boardroom, 6954 South Lima Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications.
and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Heartwood 88 LLC; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2009; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Christopher G. Vierno for said year 2009; That on the 29th day of March, 2012, A.D., said Heartwood 88 LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to Bank Atlantic; That on the 13th day of March, 2013, A.D., said Bank Atlantic assigned said certificate of purchase to Branch Banking & Trust Company; 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. Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed. Witness my hand this 17th day of July, 2019, A.D.
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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
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All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-48) 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 29, 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: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9135 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-49 MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase Professional Financial Advisory services for the Finance Department of the Arapahoe County. A pre solicitation meeting will be held on August 7, 2019, 9:00 a.m., local time, Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Pikes Peak Conference Room, Ground Level, Littleton, CO. Vendors are encouraged to attend this conference in order to become familiar with the Specifications. All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-49) 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: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9136 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NO FDP18-004, COPPERLEAF #14 PARCEL M EVERBROOK AT COPPERLEAF / FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CASE NO PF18-008, COPPERLEAF NO. 20 EVERBROOK AT COPPERLEAF / FINAL PLAT PROPOSAL: NLD Quincy, LLC (applicant) is under contract to purchase a portion of Lot 4, Copperleaf Filing No. 14 from the current property owner, Copperleaf Senior Living, LLC. NLD Quincy, LLC is proposing development and construction of a childcare facility on a 2.853 acre parcel located at the southwest corner of East Quincy Avenue and Copperleaf Boulevard, 22200 East Quincy Avenue. Approval of a Final Development Plan and Final Plat are required for this proposed childcare facility. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 20, 2019 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe County Planning Commission permits, a public hearing will be held for the Final Development Plan; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the above-described FDP18-004, Copperleaf #14 Parcel M Everbrook at Copperleaf / Final Development Plan. The hearing will be held at 6954 S. Lima St., Arapahoe Room, Centennial, CO, 80112, at the above-stated date and time. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the calen-dar of the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed described FDP18-004, Copperleaf #14 Parcel M Everbrook at Cop-perleaf / Final Development Plan and PF18-008, Copperleaf No. 20 Everbrook at Copperleaf / Final Plat. The hearings will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S Prince St., East Hearing Room, Littleton, CO 80120, at the above-stated date and time. More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9141 ____________________________
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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: LUNA CARDILLO AND HONO CARDILLO Children, And concerning: CARLA CLAUDIO, ROME CARDILLO, AND JOHN DOE Respondents. Linda Arnold, Esq. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1882 Case No: 19JV0177 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY
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HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, JOHN DOE is set for August 6, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Date: July 25, 2019 Linda Arnold, Esq. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Published in The Villager Published: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9137 ____________________________
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement 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: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 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 Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9126 ____________________________
FOXFIELD Town of Foxfield The Town of Foxfield at the Regular Board Meeting on July 18, 2019 passed the following ordinance: Ordinance 2019-01, A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 7 AND 8 OF THE FOXFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DAYS OF IMPRISONMENT IMPOSED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT To request a copy of the above ordinance in its entirety, please contact: Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk PO Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046 clerk@townoffoxfield.com (303) 680-1544 Published in The Villager Published: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9138 ____________________________ TOWN OF FOXFIELD INVITATION TO BID S. Richfield Street and E. Fremont Avenue Traffic Gates PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is on file with the Town of Foxfield, the Project Manual and Contract Documents
for the Town of Foxfield Project for S. Richfield Street and E. Fremont Avenue Traffic Gates.
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Sealed Bids will be received at the Town of Foxfield, c/o Erica Olsen, Short Elliott Hendrickson, 2000 S Colorado Blvd., Suite 6000, Colorado Center Tower One, Denver CO 80222, until 10 a.m. local time (Town clock) on the Twenty-Third (23rd) day of August, 2019, for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and equipment required to complete the Work per the Project Manual and Contract Documents. There will be no public opening of the bids. Bids will be opened by the Town Engineer and Town Administrator.
Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9127 ____________________________ REQUEST FOR BIDS
The work performed under this contract generally consists of installation of electric vehicle gates, curb and gutter with asphalt patching, roadway shoulder widening with aggregate cover, storm drain culvert installation, bollard installation, seeding of disturbed areas, and final clean-up. Digital copies of the Bid Proposal Documents are available at http:// www.sehinc.com for a fee of $15.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Bidding Documents” link and clicking on ebidDoc#6460123 For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn. com. The Town will hold a recommended pre-bid meeting with optional site walk-through for all interested parties at 10 A.M. on August 12, 2019 at South Metro Fire District Authority Station No. 42 Community Room, 7320 S Parker Rd,.Foxfield CO. The Town of Foxfield assumes no responsibility for payment of any expenses incurred by any respondent to this Invitation to Bid. The Town of Foxfield follows Federal, State and local Equal Opportunity laws and regulations. Published in The Villager First Publication: August 1, 2019 Last Publication: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9139 ____________________________
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
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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. Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown 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: August 1, 2019 Legal # 9134 ____________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marian J Williams, Deceased Case Number: 19 PR 17 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before December 1, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy A Thomas 5730 S. Kenton Way Englewood CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 1, 2019 Last Publication: August , 2019 Legal # 9140
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Rockies losses continue on the road BATTERUP
The Rockies’ sudden which became the root cause plunge in the standings conof their current predicament, tinued last week as they lost was the spotty performance three of four games to the of their short-handed startNationals at Nationals Park, ing rotation aggravated by a then dropped two of group of relievers three games to the that developed a Cincinnati Reds at nasty habit of leakGreat American Ball ing runs in the late Park. Their season innings. record is now a disapSince returning pointing 49 wins and from the All-Star 57 losses, which pulls break suddenly the BY B.T. GALLOWAY them further away big bats have been from contention in the silenced. With the highly competitive National exception of their explosive League Wild Card race and 12-2 victory over the Reds drops them into the cellar of last Friday, productive at bats the Western Division. have been elusive. For exThe Rockies offense was ample, in the last two games in high gear as the month of with the Reds they went a June drew to a close. The frustrating 1 for 20 with runteam led the National League ners in scoring position. in runs scored and team batThe only positive that ting average, sending Nolan emerged last week was the Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, marked improvement of their Trevor Story and David starters. Young Peter Lambert Dahl to the All-Star Game. was on the losing end of an The major flaw at that point, 11-1 loss to the Nationals on
Tuesday. But in his part of the game he allowed only 3 runs in 5.1 innings. The 2-0 loss in the second game of Wednesday’s double header was still highlighted by the performance of Kyle Freeland who exhibited some of his previously dominant delivery allowing only 1 run on 4 hits in a complete 6 innings of work. Jeff Hoffman gave up only 3 runs in 5 innings in the Rockies final 8-7 win over the Nationals on Thursday. German Marquez overpowered the Reds in the Rockies 12-2 win on Friday allowing only 2 runs in 7 innings. Chi Chi Gonzalez contributed a strong 5 innings in Saturday’s 3-1 loss. And finally, Peter Lambert took the mound again in Sunday’s 3-2 loss allowing only 2 runs in a full 5 inning start. Hope for the Rockies season resides in the belief that they can stabilize their start-
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Denver Art Museum announces Dakota Hoska as Assistant Curator of Native Arts
CONTRIBUTED BY DAM Concluding an extensive search, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) announced Dakota Hoska as the new assistant curator of Native arts. After working as a curatorial research assistant for the Arts of Africa and the Americas department at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) for four years, Hoska will join the DAM’s Native arts department, which is internationally recognized for its holdings of American Indian art collections and is composed of the arts of Indigenous peoples of North America, Africa and Oceania. “We are fortunate to have such a passionate, creative and knowledgeable professional joining our Native arts department,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. “Dakota shares the Denver Art Museum’s ongoing commitment to engaging Native communities, and I look forward to seeing how she will strengthen the connection between the museum and its surrounding communities as assistant curator of Native arts.” Hoska’s curatorial work can be seen at Mia in the exhibition Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists, which opened in June 2019. As the curatorial assistant for the exhibition, she assisted with the selection of objects, wrote five essays in the exhibition catalogue, spearheaded community engagement initiatives and facilitated communications between Native board members, lenders and museum staff. She also co-curated two Native arts-focused exhibitions at Mia titled Brilliant and Horse Nation. “Dakota’s curatorial, research and in-community experience will prove to be invaluable for the Denver Art Museum,” said John P. Lukavic, Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts and department head at the DAM. “I look forward to her supportive and insightful knowledge, especially in planning the reinstallation of our permanent Native arts collection in the museum’s North Building.” Through her work at Mia, Hoska was involved in collaborating with local Native community members to facilitate better communication between them and the institute. She served on many planning committees for community events such as Indian Month kick-off and Indigenous People’s Day event planning. In addition to curatorial work, Hoska has served as an educator of art and Native American language. She was an adjunct professor at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, where she taught Beginning Dakhóta Language. Hoska was also an instructor at Nawayee Center School, teaching Introduction to Art as well as Beginning Dakhóta Language. Hoska graduated with a Master of Arts in Art History, with a focus on Native American Art History, from the University of St. Thomas in May 2019. She received the Sister Pat Kowalski Women’s Leadership Award from the University of St. Thomas in 2018. Hoska completed courses in the Dakhóta Language at the University of Minnesota in 2016. She received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Drawing and Painting from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2012. Hoska is a citizen of the Oglála Lakȟóta Nation from Pine Ridge, Wounded Knee. She will take on her role as the new assistant curator of Native arts at the DAM on July 31, 2019.
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The Glendale Raptors have announced that Peter Borlase will serve as the head coach for Colorado’s professional rugby team as they begin their third Major League Rugby (MLR) season. Borlase was an assistant coach for the Raptors side during the 2019 season, serving as the forwards specialist under the previous head coach, David Williams. Williams was released earlier this month after the Raptors finished their season early, not making the playoffs and finishing 7-7-2 in their second season in the MLR. “I had to make some very tough decisions after this season,” said the Raptors General Manager and Director of Rugby, Mark Bullock. “However, my job is to ensure that the needs of the organization and the needs of the players align; and the final decision was made to restructure. “I have observed Pete coaching at various levels over the
years, and he not only has the expertise needed for this level, but has a player-centered approach that works well in this modern era. We are convinced Pete will be a great leader for this team moving forward.” Born in New Zealand, Borlase played top-level professional rugby for several years overseas before coming to Colorado and planting roots in Denver. He has been with the Glendale Raptors for just one season; but prior to his time in Glendale, he coached with a team in Spain, the USA Under-20s, the PRO Rugby Denver Stampede and the Denver Barbarians Rugby Football Club. Although there are still a few staff members who are yet to be announced, it has also been confirmed that Luke Gross will be the Raptors new defense coach and Nico Rithner will serve as the strength and conditioning coach. Gross is currently serving as Glendale’s Director of Amateur Rugby, as well as the Women’s Premier League head coach in
Glendale. He has a tremendous amount of coaching experience to lend the Raptors program, coaching for more than 10 years at the highest levels of the game in the U.S. He also has played professional rugby overseas, and has participated in three World Cups, accumulating 62 U.S. National Team caps. Rithner is a long-time strength and conditioning expert, who has lived in the Denver area for more than a decade. He is the president of the International Kettlebell Lifting Federation and has worked as a professional coach with the Colorado Weightlifting Club and Colorado Kettlebell Club, in addition to his many seasons working with the Glendale Rugby teams, coaching athletes to take their training to the next level. The Raptors are currently in their off-season and will reconvene in early December to prepare for their third season in the MLR. Look for a schedule to be announced soon.
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