Rock blasting will halt I-70 traffic along Floyd Hill while Canyon closings slated overnights for Highway 6 next week

Here’s some advice for those driving to or from Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties to the Front Range during the next week: Leave early and plan for potential traffic shutdowns along I-70/Floyd Hill and Clear Creek Canyon (Highway 6).

CDOT’s two large road renovation projects are in full gear during August, which could pose problems for motorists traveling to and from Black Hawk, Central City, Idaho Springs and surrounding communities.

I-70 Floyd Hill

Rock scaling began last week along I-70/Floyd Hill last week, forcing traffic closures for eastbound and westbound sections of the $700 million project that will conclude in 2028. As rock scaling ends, cliffside rock blasting will begin in the area.

Future closings will continue between the eastbound Highway 6 interchange (Exit 244) and Homestead Road (mile-marker 247) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays – considered off-peak travel times, according to CDOT.

Motorists can expect traffic stoppages for up to 20 minutes in both directions on Floyd Hill, with delays of up to 45 minutes as traffic queues clear. Eastbound traffic will be halted just east of the Hidden Valley/Central City interchange (Exit 243), while westbound I-70 traffic will be stopped near Exit 248 (County Road 65).

CDOT estimates there will be 30 blasts in the east section of the project through early 2024.

Motorists should expect narrower lanes and shoulders, reduced speed limits as low as 45 mph and increased truck traffic entering and exiting the work zones. All construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change. During construction, the ex- isting I-70 travel lanes will remain open in each direction during peak daytime travel hours. Lane closure hours for the duration of construction will vary based on the season, day of the week, number of lanes being closed and travel direction.

CDOT recommends that motorists turn off their vehicles during traffic stoppages to help with air quality.

For timely CDOT updates on rock scaling and rock blasting, text ‘floydhill’ (one word, lowercase) to 21000.

Floyd Hill night work when the safety closures are implemented.

Right shoulder closures will occur on eastbound and westbound I-70 between 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday, Aug. 11, between mile point markers 243 (Central City/ Hidden Valley exit) and 245 (eastbound I-70 exit to Highway 6).

Effective Sunday, Oct. 29, the closure timeframe will be 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to account for the seasonal I-70 sun glare safety closures. These I-70 eastbound closures, which periodically occur at the bottom of Floyd Hill, can potentially direct more traffic into Clear Creek Canyon, so crews will be off the road by 6 a.m.

Highway 6 canyon closings

As part of the Jefferson County Peaks to Plains Trail project, motorists can expect overnight closures of U.S. 6 in Clear Creek Canyon, which began on Sunday, Aug. 6. Highway 6 will be closed Sunday through Thursday nights, excluding holidays, from CO 119 (south of Black Hawk) to the CO 58/CO 93 intersection in Golden. The section of U.S. 6 between CO 119 and I-70 will remain open for travel into and out of the City of Black Hawk and Gilpin County.

Single-lane closures are expected between mile point markers 267 to 271.5 on Highway 6 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Aug. 11. Single-lane closures will occur between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, if needed.

These closures will continue Sunday through Thursday nights throughout the fall for construction of the Huntsman Gulch segment of the Peaks to Plains trail just west of Tunnel 1. There will be no closures Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day weekend.

CDOT estimates there will be about 60 overnight closures of the canyon continuing throughout this fall as weather conditions allow.

Closures between Sunday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Sept. 21, will occur from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Effective Sunday, Sept. 24, the closure timeframe will be 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. This timeframe will continue through Thursday, Oct. 26.

The Floyd Hill project includes eight miles of the I-70 mountain corridor from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs. The Project will deliver a third westbound I-70 travel lane, which will function as an Express Lane, to improve the current two-lane bottleneck. Other significant elements include:

Constructing a missing twomile section of the frontage road between Evergreen and Idaho Springs.

Building an eastbound I-70 extended on-ramp for slowmoving vehicles.

Improving traffic flow and access at interchanges and intersections within the project limits.

Improving sight distance on roadway curves.

Improving the Clear Creek Greenway trail. Implementing environmental mitigation to create safer wildlife movements and improve air and water quality, stream conditions and recreation, according to CDOT.

The project is divided into three sections. The East Section is from just west of Evergreen to the bottom of Floyd Hill. The West Section is from Exit 243 (Central City Parkway) to the Veterans Memorial Tunnels near Idaho Springs. The Central Section is from the middle of Floyd Hill through Exit 243 (Central City/Hidden Valley exit). The east section began this spring and will continue through June 2026. The West section is expected to start this fall and will conclude in the fall of 2027. The Central section will start in the spring of 2024 and continue into 2028.

Contact info

For information about the CDOT Floyd Hill project, visit www.codot.gov/projects/i70floydhill. A hotline is available at 720-9942368. Email CODT at www. cdot_floydhillproject@state. co.us. For information on the Highway 6/Clear Creek Canyon project, visit www. jeffco.us/P2P. Phone information is available at 720-893-0403. The email address is peaks2plains@ gmail.com. For real-time travel information, visit www.COTrip.org

Additional mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Arapahoe County

Mosquitoes at multiple locations in Arapahoe County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Two locations in Arapahoe County have mosquito populations that have tested positive for the virus, most recently near Heritage High School in Littleton. However, due to the growing number of positive test results across the Denver Metro area, Arapahoe County Public Health urges residents to take precautions at all outdoor locations to prevent mosquito bites.

Seven counties in Colorado, including Arapahoe and neighboring Denver County, have confirmed West Nile-positive mosquitoes. Colorado saw its first case of West Nile virus in a human in late July. The season for high mosquito activity typically runs through September, so public health experts caution that our community has a while to go before West Nile risk peaks and declines.

The good news is that, despite the risk posed by West Nile virus, prevention efforts to reduce the spread of the disease are working. Though mosquitoes near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds tested positive for West Nile virus in early July, efforts to treat the surrounding area with insecticide were effective. Environmental health specialists conducted a follow-up test to the same pool where the prior positive mosquitoes were found, and the samples came back negative.

Humans, birds, horses and other mammals can be exposed to West Nile virus via a bite from an infected mosquito. While symptoms in peo- ple infected with the virus are typically mild, there are steps you should take to limit exposure to the virus:

Wear an EPA-approved insect repellant, such as one that includes DEET. These repellants are proven safe and effective for all people ages 2 months and up, including those who are pregnant and breastfeeding. Learn more about tips for choosing and applying insect repellent for children.

Stay indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. Avoid recreating around standing water sources, such as lakes and ponds. If you are camping, use mosquito netting.

Wear clothes to protect against mosquitos, such as long-sleeves and pants.

Courts

DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

7325 S. Potomac Street

Centennial, Colorado 80112

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,

IN THE INTEREST OF MEYDI BONILLA RAMIREZ, RIANA LACAYO ROMERO, ANGEL BONILLA ROMERO and ALICE BONILLA ROMERO, Children, And concerning ROSA RAMIREZ MENDEZ, KELIN ROMERO ZELAYA, ANGEL BONILLA CRUZ and LAURO VENTURA, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Office of the Arapahoe County

Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services

14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com

Tel: 303-636-1882

Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No: 23JV32 Division: 22

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY

COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT

JUDGMENT REGARDING

RESPONDENT MOTHER ROSA RAMIREZ MENDEZ AND RESPONDENT FATHER LAURO VENTURA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above-captioned matter has been set for an Adjudicatory Court

Trial and Default Judgment regarding Respondent Mother

Rosa Ramirez Mendez and Respondent Father Lauro Ventura on August 21, 2023 at the hour of 4:00 p.m. in Division 22 of the Arapahoe County District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/

D18-ARAP-Div22

•Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 927 2594 887 9073 then press #, #

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: July 31, 2023/s/

Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, No. 16764

Senior Assistant County Attorney

Published in The Villager

Published: August 10, 2023 Legal # 11263

Glendale

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, will hold a Public Hearing at Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, in the Courtroom/Council Chambers on the first floor, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 concerning the following ordinance: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 5 SERIES OF 2023

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ESTABLISHING AND SEPARATING CITY OWNED TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ON THE COURTS TO SAFEGUARD DIVERSE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROTECT THE PLAYING SURFACE

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF)

C.R.S. § 22-31-107

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and, particularly, to the electors of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 7th day of November, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms in Director Districts

A, B and C for Cherry Creek School District No. 5. Eligible electors of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 who have resided in each District respectively for at least 12 months preceding the election and who are interested in serving on the school board may obtain a Board Candidate Packet for the Director District in which they reside, including a Nomination Petition from the District Designated Election Official (DEO) from August 9 through September 1:

Sonja S. McKenzie (Designated Election Official) 4700 S. Yosemite Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720-554-4373

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

State law requires 50 signatures from eligible electors on a Nomination Petition. The deadline to submit a School Board Candidate Petition is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is strongly encouraged. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Drain standing water sources including puddles, gutters, flowerpots, tires, pool covers, boats, and tarps.

Prevent mosquitoes from getting indoors by utilizing an air conditioner or fans, rather than open windows, and if you do have any windows or doors with openings, utilize a screen.

If you live on a property with a septic system, take steps to prevent mosquitoes by ensuring your tank is in good repair and any vents or openings are covered or sealed.

Symptoms generally appear 2-14 days after exposure, with one in five people developing:

• Fever

• Body aches

• Headache

• Occasionally skin rashes and swollen lymph nodes

Special Districts

Cherry Creek School District No. 5

/s/ Sonja S. McKenzie

Designated Election Official Signature

Published in The Villager

Published: August 10, 2023

Legal # 11265

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

East Valley Metropolitan District (Centennial, Colorado) Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection and Transportation

East Valley Metropolitan District (the “District”) is issuing a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the provision of solid waste and recyclable material collection and transportation services for the District. Proposals for the collection and transportation of solid waste and recyclable material for East Valley Metropolitan District shall be submitted via email at erblawllc@erblawllc.com up to and including September 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Any Proposals received after the above-specified date and time will not be considered.

The Request for Proposal documents outlining the criteria and specifications for the collection and transportation of solid waste and recyclable materials are available upon request, for no charge, from Natalie Fleming at erblawllc@erblawllc.com or (303) 626-7125. Documents will be provided electronically via a Dropbox link or email attachment. Questions about the project can be sent to Natalie Fleming at erblawllc@erblawllc.com up to and including September 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

All Proposal prices must be held firm for 90 days following the Proposal due date and, if awarded, Proof of Insurance must be provided within 10 days of the Notice of Award.

As its best interests may appear, the District reserves the right to

Less than 1 percent of people infected with West Nile Virus will develop severe symptoms that affect the nervous system. While these symptoms can occur in any person, people over 60 years of age are at higher risk, as well as those with certain medical conditions. Severe symptoms include:

• Headache

• Coma

• High fever

• Tremors

• Neck stiffness

• Muscle weakness

• Confusion and disorientation

• Paralysis disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Proposal(s), to reject any or all Proposal(s); to waive informalities, technicality or irregularity in any Proposal(s); to require statements or evidence of Proposer’s qualifications such as financial data, previous experience, and authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the District is located; and to accept the Proposal that is in the District’s best interests, subject to the discretion of the District’s Board of Directors. The District reserves the right to extend the Proposal period by Addendum. Basis of award will be the lowest responsive and responsible Proposal as determined by the District’s Board of Directors.

Mild symptoms of West Nile virus infection usually pass on their own. More information is available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The District is a governmental entity and is exempt from Colorado sales and use tax.

A general statement of the services requested is as follows:

Solid waste and recyclable material collection and transportation for approximately 75 single-family properties within the District’s boundaries, including, but not limited to, trash collection once per week, recycling collection every other week, and the option for each property to have up to three (3) trash carts.

Location: Centennial, Colorado.

By: Board of Directors of the East Valley Metropolitan District

Published in The Villager

Published: August 10, 2023

Legal # 11266

NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies exist on the Board of Directors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

Qualified eligible electors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before August 20, 2023, with the Board of Directors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Icenogle Seaver Pogue A Professional Corporation

Published in The Villager

Published: August 10, 2023 Legal # 11267

Park Meadows Summer Sunset

SERIES

Thursdays, 4- 9 p.m. AUG. 24. Enjoy a summer sunset stroll in the Vistas at Park Meadows with a cocktail in hand, live music, shopping, photo ops, activities for kids and a chance to win a summer get away.

Paris Street Market

SEPT. 2, OCT. 7 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. Open-Air, Vintage, Boutique, Artisan.

17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

SAT. AUG. 12, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn about the property’s dairy history (1880-1950). Visit the milking parlor in the barn, milk house, and butter churn display. Make and taste your own butter! FREE event, but registration is required. Visit: arapahoegov.coCentennial.

95th WESTERN WELCOME WEEK

EVENTS AUG. 11-20

AUG. 11, Concert & laser show 5:30-10 p.m.

AUG. 12- 9:30 a.m. Gold Panning on the South Platte Park. l6:30-9:30 p.m. Fishing Derby by the Littleton Elks for the children. AUG. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Littleton Elks Car Show.

AUG. 12, 8-11:59 p.m. Perseids Meteor Shower to be viewed from Carson Nature center in South Platte Park.

AUG. 13 - 8 a.m. Pancake Stampede 5K Fun Run & Walk last Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton.

Aug. 13, 8-11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Geneva Lodge Lawn at the Littleton Center.

AUG. 15, 6-7 p.m. Hawk-Quest’s Family Night Out at Carson Nature Center in South Platte Park.

AUG. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., RiverPointe Senior Living Swing Dance with Zing, the Great Big Band.

AUG. 16, 4-8:30 p.m. Cycling Without Age Littleton-Rock and Roll Roundup at RiverPointe.

AUG 17, 5-6 pm. Historic Littleton’s Inc.’s Downtown Historic District Walking Tours. (Meet at the old courthouse on Littleton Blvd.)

AUG. 18, Opening of the Annual Quilt Show and used book sale at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton. Also the Elks Hometown Pig Roast and Dance at the Elks Lodge.

AUG. 19 10-11:30 a.m., Western Welcome Week Grand Parade. View the Craft and Home Improvement Fair on Downtown Littleton’s Main St. and adjoining streets.

AUG.19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A Day at the Elk’s Lodge. 12 noon to 4 p.m., The Honor Bell, a tribute for Colorado’s heroes to be held downtown.

AUG. 20, 12:00 noon -2:30 p.m., rubber duckies race along Little’s Creek, starting at the War Memorial Rose Garden.

AUG. 14-19, 10-5 p.m. “Home on the Range” art show at Town Hall’s Stanton Gallery presented by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. “Best of Colorado” also to be presented at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

CENTENNIAL UNDER THE STARS

AUGUST 12, 5-9 p.m. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Drive. Live music featuring Libelula and 6 Million Dollar band, Local vendors and food trucks, activities.

DENVER LYRIC OPERA GUILD DLOG

SUMMER PARTY

AUGUST 12. A French-themed Luncheon at Columbine Country Club. Tickets available at the DLOG website in mid-June. SAVE THE DATE!

CLUB GREENWOOD TO HOST MOVIE SCREENING

AUG. 17, Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Club

Greenwood is going to host a movie screening for a movie called “Go On Be Brave!” This is a Free Event. A film about Andrea Lytle Peet’s race against time, a diagnosis of ALS and an attempt at the impossible; to be the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 states. https:// clubgreenwood.com/programs/go-on-be-brave/

DOUGLAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN

WOMEN LINCOLN DAY PICNIC

AUGUST 19. 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wiens Ranch. Couples $60.

CANCER LEAGUE 5K RUN & WALK

SUNDAY, AUG. 20. 27th Annual Race 4 Research at Washington Park. Register www.cancerleague. org or call 303-281-9864.

PUBLIC HEARING FOR SOUTH

SUBURBAN 2024 BUDGET

AUG. 23, SEPT. 27, OCT. 4 Provide input on projects and priorities. Meetings to be held in the Board Room at the Sports Complex (4810 E. County Line Rd., Littleton. Info: Call 303-798-5131. Mon.Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

5K ARAPAHOE COUNTY TRAIL RUN

THURS., AUG. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Begin at Tagawa Gardens and run along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Funds support trail maintenance and

Arapahoe County Open Spaces. Includes dinner, craft beer or sports drink, and live music at the finish line. Walkers and all ages welcome. Details: arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/5ktrailseries

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO OVER THE EDGE

SEPT. 7-9. Join in the fight against cancer by repelling down McGregor Square. Registration now open for 2023. www.cancerleague.org or Call 303-281-9864.

TAPS: TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

WESTERN-THEMED GALA

SEPT. 9 at Wings Over the Rockies. Founders, Lynne and Bo Cottrell, in 2005 will be honored. The Cottrell’s will be stepping down as directors of the event. The event raises funds for military survivors. Featuring country legend Pam Tillis and singer/ songwriter Gary Morris. Also a special performance by Frank Moscato, an American Idol Gold Ticket winner. INFO: visit TAPS.org/Colorado

MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICAQUEEN’S TEA

SUN, SEPT 10, 2 p.m. -5 p.m. At Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, Antero Ballroom. It will be a fun afternoon of sipping tea and tasting the delights of an assortment of finger sandwiches, canapés, appetizers, and desserts. You will be entertained by the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Queen 2023 Joanie Ryan and club members including the dance group, The Bella Donna’s! Silent auction and Live auction! This is an annual fundraiser that should not be missed. For tickets contact Cyndy Oberdier at: 720-217-3560 colosramerica.com

AUTHORS HALL OF FAME DINNER

SEPT. 11 at the Double Tree Hilton DTC. 12 New Inductees. For the list of all inductees, and tickets to attend the gala visit ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame. org

CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN

Cherry Creek Republican Women are taking a break from monthly meetings for July and August. Programs resume on Sept. 12. Contact Evie Ashmore at 303-746-4608 for information.

CHALK ART FESTIVAL

SAT., SEPT. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Streets at SouthGlenn, 6851 S. Vine St. Watch local artists create sidewalk masterpieces using only chalk and their imaginations. Shopping, live music featuring Some Sweet Day, Family Activities, outdoor concert.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MULTIPLE

SCLEROSIS CENTER GALA

SAT., SEPT. 16, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

Live Music, Auction, Dancing, Casino Gaming. “The Nacho Men” presented by 5 Star Talent & Entertainment. Tickets: MSCenter.org/gala

CITY OF AURORA WARD VI TOWN HALL

MEETING

SEPT. 20, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club. Hosted by

Council Member Franchise Bergan. Info: Call 303739-7015 or visit AuroraGov.org/TownMeetings

RODEO ALL STAR RODEO

COMPETITION

OCT. 6-7. NEW Denver dates. Three rodeo competitions and a Friday night All-Star Concert..

Also the RAS Mutton Bustin’’ Sheep Stampede. Registration open. Tickets: rodeoallstar.com

WHAT’S NEW?

Break Bread LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer to serve two warm, freshly cooked meals each week. Options include food prep, serving meals, walking meals to neighbors close by driving meals stop families without transportation access, or hosting a table. Call 720-335-5525 or sign up online at break-bread.org/volunteer. Check them out on Wednesday evenings for to-go meals or Sat. evenings from 4-6 p.m. at 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Money donations are also needed for the 400 meals provided every week. $145 feeds a family of 4 twice a week for a month. $1750 nourishes 1 table once a week for an entire year.