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Cherry Creek Innovation Campus officially open
Cutting the ribbon for the new school was a happy occasion for all. Helping were, from left to right, Centennial City Council Member Mike Sutherland, Arapahoe County Commissioner Kathleen Conti, Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko and City Council Member Kathy Turley, State Board of Education Member Rebecca McClellan, CCS Superintendent Scott Siegfried, CCIC Principal Mark Morgan, CCS Board President Karen Fisher, State Sen. Nancy Todd, Centennial City Council Member Candace Moon, and Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Executive Director Jill Henden.
Photo by Freda Miklin
The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) at 8000 S. Chambers Road in Centennial will welcome its first students for classes on August 12, the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year for the Cherry Creek School District (CCS). On July 31 Governor Jared Polis came to tour the new 117,000 squarefoot facility. He walked through the entire building and asked lots of questions about the different pathways available to students. School Principal Mark Morgan told him that students can focus on advanced manufacturing, business services, health and wellness, hospitality and tourism, infrastructure engineering, IT and STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, arts and math), and transportation. He also pointed out that core classes in English, science, and math have been integrated into the curriculum for some pathways. As an example of an innovative program being offered for the first time at CCIC, Morgan told Polis about the new behavioral health technician certification that CCIC is developing with Health One. It will allow students to find immediate employment after high school or “as a springboard for college” for students seeking to become behavioral health counselors. At the official ribbon-cutting on Continued on page 2
Arapahoe County committee gets polling data on new jail Built 36 years ago for 386 inmates, the Arapahoe County Jail currently holds around 1,200 inmates. It has only 20 cells for those with behavioral health issues, while Sheriff’s Office Bureau Chief of Detention Services Vince Line estimates 40 percent of inmates have mental health challenges. The booking and detention center, used by all municipal police departments in the county, has only 18 cells, but
frequently houses 70-80 inmates awaiting intake or release. At their sixth meeting in ten weeks, the 25-member Arapahoe County Long Range Planning Committee heard from Michelle Halstead, county communication and administrative services director, about the various means and methods used by elected and appointed officials to get the word out about the need for a new county jail facility. Then they heard from pollster Continued on page 2
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School starts at The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus on August 12.
Photos by Freda Miklin
CCS Assistant Superintendent of Career and Innovation Sarah Grobbel, former CCS Superintendent Harry Bull, and the Villager’s Freda Miklin, former GV city council member, talked about the many opportunities for students at CCIC.
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Innovation campus opens Continued from Page 1
August 1, Morgan told the crowd of 100 community residents, students, teachers, and government officials about the important niche that CCIC will occupy: 1) to train students who will enter the military or the work force directly after high school; 2) to provide preliminary training for college-bound students in the career path they have chosen; 3) to provide exposure to different pathways for students who are still undecided about their post-secondary school plans. CCS Superintendent Scott Siegfried told the crowd that CCIC “is a school that seeks to connect every student with their own path to the future.” He pointed to some one-of-a-kind high school programs being offered, including the ability to work on CCIC’s two airplanes and helicopter to acquire aircraft mechanic certification. Siegfried said that when CCS asked voters to approve new school bonds in 2016, they promised “to prepare all our students for the 21st century, and to consult with business and industry leaders” to devise
the best path to the future. In CCIC, he believes that promise has been kept. State Sen. Nancy Todd and her husband, Terry Todd, retired CCS teachers, were on hand to support the launch of the new school. The Todds are co-founders of Aurora Youth 4 Success (AY4S), a 3-week summer program begun in 2009 for students from both Cherry Creek Schools and Aurora Public Schools. Based on a similar philosophy to that which brought about CCIC, AY4S includes the development of work force ready skills. First elected in 2012, Todd chairs the Education, Joint Technology, and Legislative Audit Committees of the Colorado State Senate. Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko told the Villager, “The City of Centennial congratulates the Cherry Creek School District on the opening of CCIC. It signifies a true change in the course of learning and will allow our students throughout our community to flourish. This will drive workforce development for the entire region.” Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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Community members, teachers, government officials, and students attended the CCIC ribboncutting on August 1.
Pollster Floyd Ciruli and South Denver Economic Development Partnership Senior VP Lynn Myers talked about what it would take to replace aging Arapahoe County criminal justice facilities. Photo by Freda Miklin
New jail polling data
Floyd Ciruli who told the committee about where voters stood on the issue. Halstead described a campaign of heavy social media use, along with print and digital advertising. She said that 80,000 households were reached by digital media and 45,000 by print media, through the end of July. According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are 235,263 households in Arapahoe County. Ciruli told the committee that he and the Ehlers Group had been retained in 2018 to survey public opinion. They conducted two scientific surveys of likely voters in Arapahoe County, one in January 2019 and one just completed, between July 22 and July 26. The data demonstrated that outreach efforts about the need for a new jail were effective. In January, 49 percent of residents agreed that a new jail should be built. That number grew to 63 percent by the last week of July.
Confirming that finding, from January to July, Ciruli’s surveys saw the number of people who were against building a new jail drop from 36 percent to 20 percent. Direct funding for a new jail was only supported by 48 percent of the voters Ciruli sampled, regardless of whether it was presented in the form of a property tax increase of $65.16 annually, on an average ($380,000) home or an additional sales tax of $82.00 annually. Only 28 percent supported a property tax increase for a combined project including the jail, the courthouse, and the district attorney’s building. The option of doing the combined project with new sales tax dollars drew 38 percent support. Ciruli told the committee that the general rule is that one would only go forward with a ballot initiative if the support was greater than 50 percent “unless you really need to do so.”
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When a committee member asked how a campaign to promote any proposed ballot measure would be funded, Lynn Myers, Senior Vice-President of Denver South Economic Development Partnership, said, “Preliminary steps have been taken to find people who will support a campaign.” The committee is expected to vote on a recommendation to the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners following its meeting on August 6. Options will include proposals for the November 5 ballot for an increase in property taxes or sales taxes to cover the cost of building a new Arapahoe County Jail only or a new criminal justice complex, including the jail and a new Arapahoe County Justice Center (courthouse), as well as an addition to the headquarters of the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office. Fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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GV Mayor Ron Rakowsky honored in closing months BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
After nearly nine years in the mayor’s office, Greenwood Village’s Ron Rakowsky will take his leave after the November 5 election. He is term-limited. On Greenwood Village Day, July 27, attendees surprised him by holding up signs that said, “Thank You Mayor Ron.” Rakowsky, sitting on a golf cart with his wife Margaret, accompanied by district four city council members Tom Dougherty and Judy Hilton, along with Hilton’s granddaughter, was very appreciative. One week later, Rakowsky conducted the Colorado Wind Ensemble, “metro Denver’s urban wind symphony, featuring…45 woodwinds, brass, and percussion,” who performed at GV’s Curtis Park on August 3 with the Colorado Honor Band in a free concert sponsored by the Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council and Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. The Colorado Honor Band is a non-profit music education program for students featuring four full concert
Residents enjoying the festivities at Greenwood Village Day on July 27 held up signs thanking Mayor Rakowsky for his service.
bands and a pop-rock band in a multi-level program that serves over 200 families annually. It is an “extra-curricular program that fills a unique niche in the community with an education model that blends full-ensemble instruction, small-group training,
Mayor Rakowsky told the Villager that conducting has been one of the “extra” duties of his job that he has enjoyed most.
and one-on-one coaching. In addition to year-round classes with seasonal performance
opportunities, (they) hold a yearly overnight summer music camp and regularly travel nationally and internationalMayor Rakowsky uses a personal golf cart to greet visitors at Greenwood Village Day. Accompanied by wife Margaret Rakowsky, also attending the event were district four city council members Tom Dougherty and Judy Hilton, along with Hilton’s granddaughter Emmy Barnacle, 9, a Belleview Elementary School student.
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Correction
The story “Beckman kicks off re-election campaign,” appeared in the Aug. 1, 2019 issue of The Villager. In the story Hon. Nancy Doty’s spouse, Wayne Brady, was misidentified as Wayne Doty. We regret the error.
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Violence is ingrained in American culture There are many issues that have led this nation to so much gun violence. Let’s start with the entertainment business and the Hollywood film industry where we’ve been shooting people for entertainment for decades. The modern video games that are nothing but extreme violence played by our younger generation for several decades. The greatest generation won World War II by devout courage and bravery. Defeating Hitler and freeing Europe was a great gift by the American people to the world. Then we drifted into a Korean War that was brutal and still just a truce, no winners but we’ve been there for 70 years with our army. Vietnam was tragic, we picked up where the French left off, and
we lost that conflict. Then came Iraq and Afghanistan where we’re still engaged and President Trump is desperately trying to wind down those conflicts and bring our soldiers home. That is a long list of violent conflict where we have engaged the enemy with soldiers who have been taught to destroy the enemy on sea, air and ground. Most of the World War II warriors are gone, Korea and Vietnam veterans aging quickly. But we have thousands of returning troops from the 18-year saga in Iraq and Afghanistan. These men and women will be our future leaders and maybe can find some solutions. While I hear often that we are a peace-loving people the facts of warfare don’t seem to back up the belief that Americans are just fun
loving, peaceful people. I wish we were. but history is not on our side. Domestically we have taken lands from the Indians, Mexicans and fought a civil war over slavery. President Lincoln promised the freed slaves 40 acres and a mule, which they never received after his assignation. The western expansion was filled with wars between homesteaders and cattle barons. Vigilante groups had to be formed to protect the residents of the thousands of small towns that jumped up along the railroad lines and cattle drive trails. It’s was a rough tough time for Americans defeating the British to achieve our freedom. The reasons for assault rifles stem back to the colonial militia having the best muskets that the government could provide for homeland defense. We can attempt to pass gun laws, but the cat is out
of the bag, the horses out of the barn, there are more guns in America than people. I do believe the old slogan that if you take the guns away from the people, only bad guys will still have guns. A bright spot in all of the tragic shootings has been the quick response from our law enforcement teams, first responders, and emergency hospital units. Sadly, we are now prepared for these mass shootings and we have not seen the last of them. They could become even worse, and if not guns---bombs and other deadly activities. Mental illness is at the root of these shootings, along with the rise of social media and polarization of political parties and participants. The media adds to the drama and the publicity that these killers seek and receive. I don’t believe that our government can solve the crisis.
Abortion - political issue
poised to legally restrict or ban that medical procedure. The pro-lifers, on the other “Voting is going to be itations on abortion by ruling or against a woman’s right hand, have vowed to look at tough again this year. In fact, that a state could withhold to have an abortion?” every race, including “State I’m going to have a hard time funds from public facilities Unfortunately, it dominates House, District Attorney, BY MORT voting for some Republican providing such med- REMARKS MARKS our local and national County Commissioner, City candidates, if they don’t softical procedures. politics and has raised Council, Mayors, Congressioen their stand on abortion.” Since Colorado the same moral/ nal Seats and the Presidency Those words shocked me has no legal restriccultural divisiveness itself. The “National Rights because they were spoken tions on when an among our citizens to Life Organization” natuto me, in confidence, by a abortion can be peras that which have rally maintains that abortion well known and influential formed, two women, occurred since the must be a key election issue. Colorado Republican. this year, who want local wars that we Since election time is to ban abortions began with Vietnam. It is thus obvious why policoming and the issue is once past 22 weeks, aren’t giving The most qualified canticians have rarely been faced again coming to the forefront up on their initiative attempt didate for any position must with an issue so intensely – let’s re-look at this issue. which was rejected by our pass the abortion litmus personal/religious which in Politicians should understand State’s Secretary office for a test. He or she may give a turn arouses such passions. that abortion as a political procedural error. And, in adpotential voter the perfect There is no “safe” position on issue is just as important, if dition, there are others now in solution to nine out of ten this issue, there are no easy not more so to many voters the process of submitting six problems but let them answer answers and politicians find than international issues. new proposals for statewide “WRONG” on that one issue it difficult to maintain a midIt all started nearly a half initiatives that would also ban and a potential vote is lost. century ago when the maabortions past 22 weeks, exIt is somewhat scary to be- dle ground. Voters, however, jority of the justices of the cept in cases where the wom- lieve that the Presidency of the should use good judgment United States Supreme Court en’s physical life was at risk.. United States could be decided and not make this one issue to voted in the case of “Roe Now candidates from both on one such issue, but it could be the answer to their vote. vs.Wade” that a woman had parties must face the issue. Of happen. Remember, after the We, who support abortions the fundamental right to seek course, they argue that “Right Supreme Court ruled that some of the time, but oppose an abortion and prohibited to Life” or “Pro Choice” has States may restrict abortions, abortions certain times, still anyone, or any state, from no place in politics and they the pro-choice and anti-choice will maintain that a wominterfering with that right.. are philosophically correct, abortionists both intensified an’s decision on whether or That ruling put the brakes but politically wrong because, their political strategies and when her pregnancy should on the diverse state by state realistically, the abortion candidates began to feel the end is hers alone to make. approach to abortion regulaquestion is out there and, like terrain shift under their feet. Our elected officials should tion. But, in 1990 the Supreme it or not, it’s a key issue. The pro-choicers argue Copurt restarted the process it Every political candidate that they must elect favorable recognize that responsibility and morality do not come by had stopped decades before. for every office-- from Prescandidates, because many law, and that compassion has Under the leadership of Chief ident of the United States states already have “trigger to embrace the lives of both Justice William Rehnquist, to a County Commissionlaws” that would immedithe woman faced with an the Court arrived at a different er—from the local Court ately ban abortions if “Roe unwanted pregnancy and the conclusion and opened the House to the White House vs Wade” were overturned way for substantial state limall are asked, “are you for and many more states are child she may have to bear.
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QUOTE of the WEEK Intolerance is QUOTE of the WEEK itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit. – Mahatma Gandhi
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Hate and its consequences
likely encourage the targeting of specific people, places, and organizations, thereby increasing the likelihood of violence against these targets. These assessments are made with high confidence, based on information from other law enforcement agencies, open source information, court documents, human sources with varying degrees of access and corroboration, and FBI investigations.” It is abundantly clear that hateful rhetoric from government and community leaders will influence fringe elements in our communities to act out their displeasure against any group or political movement
that they hate. When violent and disaffected individuals believe their violent actions have the perceived approval of national leaders, it gives them the license to act out their violence against these targets. We all must stop this violent rhetoric and begin to temper down what we communicate to others. The first amendment to our Constitution allows any citizen the freedom of speech, but it does not allow a person to yell fire in a theater when there is no fire. And it does not allow a person to use their speech to encourage others to commit murder. Words have consequences. Choose yours carefully.
Now is the summer of Democrats’ discontent
fall of despair and the winter of depression. Enjoy the show. Brian C Joondeph, MD, is a Denver based physician and freelance writer whose pieces have appeared in American Thinker, Daily Caller, and other publications. Follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and QuodVerum.
Saturday’s tragic killings in El Paso and Ohio of 29 people appear to be linked to the growing hatred of immigrants, Jews, Muslims and other minority groups fueled by the hateful rhetoric of white nationalists and white supremacist groups. In addition, this endangering rhetoric has been tactically endorsed by some politicians, which only adds fuel to the fires of inflammatory violence witnessed by the incomprehensible actions of this last
There is a line from Shakespeare’s Richard III, “Now is the winter of our discontent” expressing the idea that we have reached the depth, or winter, of our unhappiness and that better times are ahead as winter rolls into spring and summer. Summer of discontent must then mean that darker times are ahead, as summer transitions into fall and winter. For Democrats, this summer may be the best of times for the foreseeable future, as storm clouds gather on their horizon. The source of Democrats’ discontent is a funny word they like to use, Drumpf, the ancestral family name of President Donald Trump. Many immigrant families, legal I might add in this case, ended up with an anglicized last name, derived from their previous names back in the old country. So called comedians, like John Oliver, actually believe that monologues making fun of the name Drumpf would turn Trump supporters into Democrats. The reality is that the tedious harangues from late night jokers probably create more Trump supporters. Democrat discontent stems from their inability to stop the Trump train. Despite assurances from John Oliver and others of his ilk that Donald Trump would never be president, he was and still is. The Access Hollywood tapes were strategically leaked by NBC as an October surprise. The only surprise was on the faces of cable news anchors on election night. The Electoral College electors would choose someone else. The military would arrest Trump before inauguration day. Robert Mueller and his band of partisans would take out Trump but instead served up a nothing burger of no collusion and no obstruction. Stormy Daniels and Michael Avenatti would drive Trump from office. Stormy is pole dancing somewhere in Ohio and Avenatti is getting fit for an orange prison jump suit. Omarosa had a tell all book that would destroy Trump
weekend.
The brutal killing of 29 innocent people by these two white nationalists, in one weekend day, has produced more deaths than this nation has experienced in over three months among our military personnel fighting in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, the war and its consequences has come to our doorsteps. According to FBI reports, domestic terrorism attacks significantly outnumbered attacks
and after a week of orgasmic delight by CNN and MSNBC newsreaders, Omarosa disappeared. Megan Rapinoe, BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH not content with being a famous and celebrated soccer star, auditioned for the still vacant role of Trump slayer, quickly becoming as annoying and irrelevant as Stormy or Omarosa. Now the Jihad Squad, four anti-Semitic and anti-American lovelies from Congress, are the latest attempt to demonize the President. With a few tweets, Trump has deftly turned The Squad into the face of the Democrat party. Even Speaker Nancy Pelosi, third in line to the presidency (ponder that), is defending her group of mean girls, putting her seal of approval on their hate-filled far left agenda. Axios polled swing voters, “White, non-college voters who embraced Donald Trump in 2016 but are needed by Democrats in swing House districts.” The Jihad Squad weren’t as popular with swing voters as with CNN anchors. 22 percent viewed Cortez favorably and only 9 percent looked with favor on Omar. Socialism was intermediate in popularity between the two squad ladies, with only 18 percent of swing voters viewing socialism favorably. This is what Trump will be running against. What a summer it has been so far. Twenty or so, at latest count, so-called Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to go up against Trump the Barbarian, blocking their path to the White House. I say so-called Democrats as they are better described as socialists, communists, or just loons. Another debate is ahead for the twenty. After the last debate with all hands shooting up promising free health care for illegal aliens, while American veterans languish on VA waiting lists, what will this debate bring? Perhaps a promise, if elected, to send all Trump supporters to reeducation camps, modeled after those in China or North Korea?
by international terrorist organizations in the United States. The FBI has reported that political rhetoric has influenced dissident groups and lone wolves to plan and initiate domestic terrorist acts in our communities. For example, the FBI assessed in a recent report that “anti-government, identity based, and fringe political conspiracy theories very likely motivate some domestic extremists, wholly or in part, to commit criminal and sometimes violent activity.” The report concludes: “The FBI further assesses some cases these conspiracy theories very
If Democrats look at the polls, their discontent will turn into violent stomach cramps. The polls they like are the nonsensical ones that say that Megan Rapinoe would beat Trump in 2020. Or that many of the batty twenty candidates would also beat Trump. We all know how well the polls predicted the 2016 electoral results. Democrats won’t look at legitimate and accurate polls, such as Rasmussen, which most accurately predicted the 2016 election. On July 19, Trump was at 50 percent total approval in the Rasmussen poll. For comparison, Barack Obama, exactly eight years ago was only at 44 percent total approval in the same poll. And Obama won reelection easily, against a more formidable candidate than any of the twenty Democrats. Obama also had fawning media coverage compared to Trump with over 90 percent negative media reporting. What discontent lies ahead for Democrats? Names like Barr, Horowitz, Huber, and Durham. Words like declassification and indictment. Perhaps even treason and sedition. This summer may be the calm before the storm. Don’t forget Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats, despite their best efforts to tie him to Trump, are ignoring the tornado headed their way. Even left-wing Vanity Fair warns, “It’s going to be staggering, the amount of names…Manhattan and DC brace for impact.” There may be some Republicans caught up in Epstein’s perversions, but the leading players will likely be Dem ocrats. Some with the last name of Clinton, and those in the Clinton orbit. Perhaps even a few of the twenty running for president. Who knows? It will be like opening presents on Christmas morning, some get a pony and others get an indictment. Democrats have dealt themselves a very bad hand of cards. Trump is playing with at least a straight flush, perhaps even better, and likely has a bunch of aces up his sleeve if needed. Much can happen in the sixteen months before the presidential
election, but the line from the Hunger Games, “May the odds be ever in your favor” will be wishful thinking for Democrats. This summer of discontent may usher in for Democrats the
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The power of compassion On my return to America from my tour in Vietnam, I witnessed that our nation was deeply divided over the Vietnam War. I am seeing the same uncompromising divisiveness in our nation beginning to emerge in today’s crisis at the U.S. border. The immigration debate continues to boil over the nation. It has even become an issue in Aurora.
Today, we watch our Immigration, Custom and Enforcement (ICE) officials take on a role of enforcement for which they are not trained. A lack of adequate resources, creating a substandard treatment of adult and, particularly children in ICE facilities across this nation, which has created a rebellion against ICE. Even here in Aurora, the privatized GEO facility
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Dear Arapahoe County Commissioners and Long Range Planning Committee, This is a response you requested, “What do you think?”, to your “Arapahoe County Conversations” paid (with taxpayer money?) advertisement on page 24 of the August 1 The Villager newspaper. You stated, “Arapahoe County needs your input.” Here it is: Your advertisement discusses raising property and/ or sales tax rates by vote to fund new County facilities: a Detention Center, a Courthouse and DA’s Offices. I want to be most clearly on record as soon and strongly as possible as being unequivocally opposed to any tax raise to fund additional size, scope or spending by our Arapahoe County!
Without questioning or discussing the “need” for these facilities, the mere idea of more government by the county and less freedom to control their own property and other resources by we Arapahoe County citizens is not only unacceptable, but also totally and completely repugnant! We already have more than sufficient taxpayer resource provided to the county. The fact the county may not have provided in advance for what they now determine to be needed places no responsibility upon taxpayers to fund the county’s shortcomings of anticipation! Prioritization, whether or not properly anticipated, is the answer to our funding situation. Perhaps some officials’ previously favored ex-
has been forced by Administration policy to accept unprecedented numbers of undocumented adults in an overcrowded and purely inadequate facility. This substandard and abusive treatment of human beings who are fleeing from the violence and oppression in their own countries continues to grow in central and South America should not be tolerated. As principled Americans, we must stop the abusive treatment of immigrants. The
penditures will have to wait for more pressing things to be first done! The answer is NOT “Do it all now!” TABOR provides for increases in spending for inflation and population growth already without using that now as a poor excuse to further increase tax revenues and expenditures! Proposing to increase tax rates above and beyond Colorado’s carefully considered, already distasteful, constitutionally normal increases is clearly cause to oppose the reelection of irresponsible officials and to implement the hiring of fiscally frugal county employees! Vote “No,”“NO,”“NO,” “NO” on any Arapahoe County tax increase! Thank you for asking! Lou Schroeder
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abhorrent treatment of children separated from their parents in our custody is a blemish on American principles. Congress has failed to embrace a comprehensive immigration policy that not only deals with the lack of adequate resource needed at the border but more importantly addresses the root cause of the immigration issues. What needs to address is to determine why people are seeking refuge in America. We must stop the punitive actions that current U.S. foreign policy has tak-
en against countries from which the streams of immigrants are coming from. You cannot stem the flow of immigrants by cutting U.S. foreign aid to nations struggling with violence and economic instability. America should begin to work more closely with these nations to help restore their broking economies and help mitigate their social unrest in their nations. America must address the treatment of immigrants. America is better than this!
Congress needs to hold Trump accountable
a crime, plain and simple. During Mueller’s testimony, Representative Ted Lieu asked: “The reason you did not indict Donald Trump was is because of an OLC opinion stating that you cannot indict a sitting representative, correct?” Mueller responded: “That is correct.” If anyone else did what Trump did, they’d be in jail. I want to see Congress take action to hold Trump accountable. Trump should abide by the same standards as any other American. No one is above the law in our country, especially not the president. That’s why I’m calling on our representative and the rest of Congress to open a formal impeachment inquiry now! Lauri LaBadie Aurora
Trump not above the law
highest office in the land ignore the law when any other American who committed those same crimes would be put in jail. Mueller’s findings resulted in 37 indictments and at least 7 convictions or guilty pleas, including Trump’s national security advisor, personal lawyer, and campaign chairman. Mueller made it clear, however, that the Department of Justice policy prevented him from indicting Donald Trump because he is a sitting president. Mueller did his job. It’s time for Congress to do theirs and hold Trump accountable. There can be no more excuses or delays. It’s time for our representative and the rest of Congress to take action to hold Trump accountable. It’s time for a formal impeachment inquiry! David Watts Aurora
More than a hundred members of Congress now support opening an impeachment inquiry. That number has grown daily since Mueller testified before Congress. For anyone who missed it, Mueller made it clear that he did NOT exonerate Trump. Not in his report, and not in his testimony. His investigation found damning criminal activity and has already led to 37 indictments, and at least 7 guilty pleas or convictions. Mueller said his investigation uncovered over 100 secret communications between the Trump campaign and Russia or people working with Russia, and at least 10 episodes of obstruction of justice. Obstruction of justice is
Hearing Mueller describe the extent of Trump’s crimes and corruption convinced me that Congress has to stop stalling and start taking action. It’s time for a formal impeachment inquiry. Donald Trump claims the Mueller report exonerated him, but Mueller clearly stated in his testimony that he did NOT exonerate Trump. Mueller’s investigation found extensive criminal activity, uncovered over 100 secret meetings and communications between Trump’s campaign team and Russia or Russia-linked individuals, and found at least 10 episodes of obstruction of justice by the president himself, including telling the White House Counsel to lie during the investigation. It’s unbelievable to watch the person who holds the
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Staff changes coming to Denver South EDP BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
After 11 years, Denver South EDP Senior Vice President Lynn Myers is getting ready to move on. She told The Villager that although she loves what she does, she wants to have more time to enjoy life, including her be-
loved Colorado Rockies. Myers plans to leave sometime this fall, hopefully after her replacement is found. She will “return to her roots” and join President and CEO Kevin Hougen at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, strictly on a part-time basis. Before entering the field of economic development, Myers served as an Arapahoe County Commissioner from Febru-
ary 2000 to Janaury 2007. Lauren Masias, Denver South EDP Managing Director of Corporate Engagement, told The Villager that she has spent 25 percent of her life at Denver South EDP and wants to explore the world. Her last day at Denver South was August 1. She plans to take time off to travel before deciding what she wants to do next. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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judgmental and supportive? Remember that sales people try to coerce you into buying their products. • Does this person ask lots of relevant questions and listen well? • Is there a good fit between you?
• Does this person fit the profile of a Trusted Advisor? Remember that they put your interest before their own. • Is there proven administrative support? Who handles the details and the follow up when your advisor is not available? • What do the reports look like and what do they tell you? Do they focus only on performance of specific products, or do they also include your progress toward your overall objectives and your financial life as a whole? Guidelines for rating your Trusted Advisor’s performance on preparing your financial plan: • Everything you’ve talked about has been taken into consideration and it’s obvious they’ve listened to you as they constructed your unique plan. • You feel compelled to take ac-
tion – the plan is understandable, doable, and inspiring. • The plan is clearly tailored to your values and goals, but the advisor makes recommendations based their expertise. But, even a great financial advisor can’t do everything for you – you’ve got to implement the plan they create for you. In addition, engagement, openness, accountability, and transparency between you and your advisor are essential. There really shouldn’t be any places or topics a trusted advisor isn’t allowed to go or delve into in your best interest. Once you’re clear about your role, your advisor is responsible to schedule regular meetings and to apprise you of your overall progress toward your goals, to check in and find out if those goals have changed, and to inspire you to stay on course.
Good advice is absolutely worth paying for. We don’t charge potential clients for our in-depth initial consultation, but we also can’t provide you with a tailored plan if we haven’t agreed on what it’s worth to you. Next time, I’ll tie things together and talk about taking action and diving in to a relationship with your trusted advisor. Until then, keep doing your homework and reach out when you need us.
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Denver South EDP focuses on Zoo, DCPA BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
At its summer partnership meeting at the Lone Tree Arts Center on August 1, Denver South EDP board member Buz Koelbel, president and CEO of local residential real estate development leader Koelbel and Company, told members about the importance of the rich cultural assets in our community. He reminded people that “all our cultural facilities are in a constant process of change,” so it’s well worthwhile to visit places like the Denver Zoo if one hasn’t been there for some time.
Denver Zoo
Bert Vescolani, president and CEO of the Denver Zoological Foundation, said that the zoo is the most visited cultural institution in metro Denver, drawing two million guests annually. The 80-acre campus, consisting of 105 buildings, costs $100,000 per day to operate. It is ranked in the top five accredited zoos in the U.S. The Denver Zoo contains over 3,300 animals representing 550 species, including more than 50 endangered and threatened species. Said Vescolani, “It is one of only four zoos in the world to hold two of the highest international distinctions
These are some of the babies born at the Denver Zoo.
for environmental, health and safety management systems.” Also focused on education, the zoo’s programs serve more than 150,000 students from 1,200 schools every year and awarded $185,000 in scholarship funds last year for camps, classes, fieldtrips, and other programs. The economic impact of the zoo over the next five years is estimated at $636 million to the Science and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), consisting of the seven-county metropolitan area (Denver, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson, Adams, Boulder, and Broomfield Counties). Less known by many is the Denver Zoo’s focus on world-
wide conservation. It has participated in over 600 conservation projects in 62 different countries. In addition to the Rocky Mountains/Great Plains area in the U.S., the Denver Zoo has identified four other focal areas for conservation around the world: Mongolia, Vietnam, Botswana, and Peru.
Denver Center for Performing Arts
Begun 40 years ago, the Denver Center for Performing Arts (DCPA) is the country’s largest non-profit theatre organization. It brings a wide variety of live theatre events to the metro area, including Broadway produc-
tions, smaller theatre productions at four different venues, cabaret shows, and private catered events in the Seawall Ballroom. Also focused on education, the DCPA has served over 1.7 million students through a variety of programs. Drawing 84 percent of its patrons from the seven-county SCFD, the DCPA’s economic impact for the last fiscal year was $193.4 million from operations including 43 shows with 1,143 performances attended by 850,782 patrons. In addition to receiving nearly $7 million in SCFD funds, the DCPA raised $4.5 million from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and $5.3 million from its capital campaign. Gross revenues for the fiscal year of $90.8 million compared favorably with expenses of $82.6 million. Janice Sinden, who has been president and CEO in 2016, previously served as Denver Mayor Hancock’s chief of staff for five years. Sinden explained that although Broadway productions account for most of the DCPA’s income and costs, its role for those shows is mostly that of providing space. It uses its resources to keep all its venues in top condition. The 40-year old Stage Theatre located at Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street, and the Ricketson Theatre, on the DCPA campus at 1400 Curtis Street, are being fully renovated,
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August 30, 1996 - the date that the retail landscape and shopping experience changed forever in South Denver and for the entire Shopping Center industry. On that day, Park Meadows opened 23 years ago. Moving to Colorado with over 15 years of shopping center experience, and coming to build and manage the “retail resort” was Pamela Schenck-Kelly. In her speech on grand opening day Pam stated, “Park Meadows was built in tribute to this Majestic back drop of the Rocky Mountains”. She knew then as she knows today the culture of Colorado is about quality and integrity. Park Meadows also knew from the beginning that the competition for the consumers time and dollar was only going to get tougher. It was crucial to create an experience, one of Quality and Integrity with a WOW factor that the discretionary consumer in South Denver and all of Colorado
and the surrounding states would want to come to spend their time and money. By 1997, Park Meadows brought 40 new concepts in retail and restaurants to the Denver Metro market, with most expanding to other areas of Denver as well. Park Meadows not only brought architecture, art, and new business, they anchored what is now one of the most productive retail areas in the State of Colorado; from Belleview to Ridgegate and along the 470 corridor, mil-
lions of square feet of retail has opened in the proximately of one of the Nation’s best Shopping Center’s “Park Meadows”. Pam and her husband Jim have for the past 24 years
including updated seating layouts with improved sight lines and technology and improved accessibility for patrons. Sinden acknowledged the generosity of philanthropists Marvin and Judi Wolff, for whom the Stage Theatre will be renamed, and also Dean Singleton, former publisher and owner of the Denver Post from 1987 to 2013 and former chairman of the board of directors of the Associated Press from 2007 to 2012. The revamped Ricketson Theatre will honor Singleton. Sinden told the Denver South EDP audience that the DCPA team is “actively engaged in expanding and deepening mutually beneficial partnerships with our community” through forming a board committee and a team for that purpose. She also talked about the DCPA’s focus on adopting a core value focused on “equity, diversity, and inclusion.” Attending the Denver South EDP partnership meeting were Arapahoe County Clerk Joan Lopez, Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker, RTD Board Chair Doug Tisdale, Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, Centennial City Council Members Kathy Turley and Mike Sutherland, along with Mayor Stephanie Piko and former Mayor Cathy Noon, and Joe Rice, Lockheed Martin executive and former Colorado state representative and mayor of Glendale. Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com made the south Denver area home; raising 3 children, Chelsea now in Casper, Wyoming, Kristyn in Fort Collins and Danny working and living in Centennial. Pam is and always has been passionate about the area and has given countless hours to many of the boards, commissions and charities that make up the south Denver metro area. “I believe every person that shops or dines at Park Meadows deserves our attention and the very best customer experience we can offer. We are accountable to these people and we must care for not only Park Meadows but the entire area to ensure we are relevant and vital in the future.”
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FLEURISH
Announcing the keynote speaker
ABOVE: Dr. Law presents keynote speaker Dr. Ge Wang with his Denny Award Jordan Rudess, who literally rocked out on stage saying his guitar playing friends were jealous, accepts his Denny Award from Dr. Dennis Law
A demonstration of robotic interactional therapy by Howard Feng
Dr. Dennis Law with Guan Haisen who invented the patented Haisen Light for art evaluation
Sensational SYMPOSIUM is finale to Denver International Festival of Arts & Technology at DU
Retired surgeon Dr. Dennis Law knows no boundaries when it comes to creativity. After a four performance run of his Ms Butterfly at the Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Denver (DU) campus (covered extensively in The Villager) and the Denver International Festival of Arts & Technology (DIFAT) sponsored by the Joseph & Loretta Law Institute of Arts and Technology at the University of Denver, Dr. Law presented a Symposium as a finale. The third element of the festival was honoring those who received The Denny Awards for
International Competition for Electro-Acoustic Music that lasted from July 28-31. Ms Butterfly was the futuristic electro-acoustic adaption of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and much of the behind the scenes production was shared at the Symposium held in Hamilton Hall at the Newman Center. Dr. Law also has a talent for “gathering” people and being a catalyst in the community. He helped the audience discover what technology can do and what people can do with technology. Who knew about laptop orchestras? Think laptopera! What do we do with artificial intelligence and robots? How
does technology creating music benefit health and wellness – therapeutic instruments for those with Down syndrome and others with neurological deficits? Dr. Law mentioned that the mission statement of the Joseph and Loretta Law Institute of Arts and Technology includes a multicultural component. He discovered a street dancer in LA who performed a robotic/popping/animation dance with electro-acoustic music. In a community church in Aurora, he discovered a Congolese choir who performed on stage accompanied by futuristic electro-acoustic music. He brought in Guan Haisen from China to present New Technologies for Antique Appraisals. Haisen has written 100 essays on assessment of Chinese art. Four valuable high school interns received their recognition certificates on stage.
The keynote speaker, after a light supper catered by a favorite downtown restaurant Uncle Joe’s (named after the late Joseph Law), Dr. Ge Wang, a professor of Computer Research in Music and Acoustics at Stanford University, presented a fun and enlightening speech on “The Future of Arts & Technology.” Dr.
Wang also encouraged purchase of his book, ARTFUL DESIGN, a comic book for the engineer with an artful soul. “Good design enables us,” he said. Great design understands us.” Ms Butterfly was the first of Dr. Law’s action musicals. He also has Terra Cotta Warriors in 3D and Ode to Nature to his credit.
Robotic/popping/animation dance accompanied by a young electronic organ inventor who has won international awards
Geoshred (almost magic) expert Pat Scandalis of Moforte/ Wizdom Music introduced new frontiers for music making
The Congolese Choir accompanied by futuristic electroacoustic music
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Artist Karen Allen donates equine art to The Village Club in Cherry Hills Karen Allen recently donated three of her horse paintings to The Village Club - a club to which she, her husband Doug and her family belonged for many years while residents of Cherry Hills Village. She is from Virginia and her natural love of horses began as a child. The paintings displayed at the club were created from photos Karen took while riding with the Deep Run Hunt. She holds a Master of Art and Humanities and was a member of the Arts Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives where she introduced
the arts of the world in various embassies to Congress. Many will remember her as an innovative art teacher at Cherry Creek High School and Littleton High School. She has shown her work locally as well as in Botswana, Africa and Europe and was the artist for National Geographic travel for the Copper Canyon, Mexico. She continues to paint various subject matter including landscape, people and wildlife in southern Florida where she maintains a home near the beach. She is very proud of her work on Nazi War Art and starting a nation-
al program for high school students to hang a piece of art in our nation’s Capitol for a year. Her creative and entrepreneurial genes were passed along to her children and grandchildren. The Village Club is a unique, family-oriented, member-owned, non-profit Colorado Corporation with deep history since 1927. The ten-acre property boasting horse stables, an outdoor riding arena, an Olympic-size swimming pool, six tennis courts and a platform tennis court is nestled in the heart of pastoral Cherry Hills Village. The historic stone clubhouse was designed by renowned architect Temple Hoyne Buell.
ABOVE: Karen Allen with one of her art pieces gracing The Village Club entry. LEFT: Third clubhouse painting donated by Karen Allen RIGHT: Karen’s “Girl with an Inner Tube” won in one of the categories at the Ringling Fine Art Show in Englewood, Florida BELOW, LEFT: Outside, a whimsical piece painted for The Village Club and donated by Karen 25 years ago BELOW: One of Karen’s hunt scenes displayed in the clubhouse
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U.S. Army JAGC. Beginning in 1980 until his retirement in 2004 he served in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate
General Department Reserve, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his 45 year career he continued to participate in continuing legal education at both Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. In 1974 he was admitted to the Illinois Bar Association. Over the ensuing years he would also be admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Tax Court, Colorado Bar Association, U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, and U.S. Claims Court. His areas of practice included military law and divorce, bankruptcy filings, litigation, family law,
personal injury, wills and estates, and general practice. He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife Geraldine Chavez. He is survived by his second wife Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons with whom he enjoyed the last 21 years of his life. Also surviving him are his children from his first marriage Tami (Rich) Vicars, Kelly (Jason) Arnold, Patrick (Jennifer) Fitzgibbons, and Marcus Fitzgibbons. And, stepchildren Kimi (Mike) Brown, Erinn Corson, Rusty (Julia) Porterfield, and Skip (Amanda) Porterfield. His life was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild who he
loved and adored. Four sisters and four brothers, many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Monday, August 12th, 7:00 p.m., at Horan & McConaty Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial. A funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, August 13th, 11:30 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1912 Eudora Street, Denver. A procession to Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Avenue, Denver, will immediately follow the funeral mass. Guests will be received at a reception following the burial.
reer and became a stay at home wife and mom while devoting her free time to volunteering in the community. Jo worked with the Volunteers of America (founding member of VOA Guild), 30 years of service with St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mount St. Vincent, Mother Cabrini Shrine, Colorado Ballet, Denver Ballet Guild, Il Circolo Italiano, American Heart Association (Hearts for Life and Heart Mother of the Year 1990), and Samaritan House, Children’s Diabetes
Foundation, AWARE, American Red Cross, Colorado Restaurant Association and Mount Vernon Country Club, to name a few. She was initiated as a Denver Alumnae member of Alpha Phi sorority, enjoyed attending Denver Area Panhellenic events, and was listed in the Denver Social Register and Record. She inherited heart issues and was the first to have open heart surgery in Colorado in 1971. It was her 1923 heart that stopped working as she was otherwise in remarkable health for her 95 years and, feisty as ever. She and her husband also went on to own and operate several restaurants in the Denver Metro area; Tops Coffee Shop, Port ‘O Entrée, Bashful Bull, and the Gemini. Jo greatly loved traveling the world, gardening in her courtyard, playing and watching tennis and basketball, hosting parties and cooking Italian favorites for family and friends. Jo was a true social butterfly. She never missed an opportunity to join or RSVP to a social event
and was always willing to get out and meet new people and try new things. Jo made friends everywhere she went, as her outgoing and confident personality provided instant comfort and connection with people. Jo, never one to take anything for granted, but as a blessing, strived to give back in any capacity possible. She played an active role in the community and the church throughout her life. Grateful for the sincere and genuine friends that she encountered and surrounded her throughout the years. Her love for her family was unmeasurable. Josephine’s passion to keep learning and experiencing life to the fullest was inspired by her loving family, as she knew she always had her family by her side to support and uplift her. She is at peace with her soul mate of 72 years of marriage, Dewey Dutton. She called him“Dee.”His nickname for her was“JoJo Baby.” Josephine Dutton is survived by daughters Andrea “Sissy, Sis” (Daniel) Frieson, Deborah
“Twinkle, Twink” (Sadeg) Shita; grandchildren Dina (Steve), Dia, Damon (Kelly), Tiffany, Leila (Adam), Sophia, great grandchildren Raquel, Sophia, Talia, Nicholas, Cody, Elizabeth, Alina, Zakary. Preceded in death by husband Dewey Dutton Jr.; son Dana Dutton (surviving wife Rikki). Visitation 8/14/19, 2-8pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass 8/15/2019, 11:00 AM. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo St., Denver, CO 80211. Memorial donations in memory of Jo Dutton to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and/or Volunteers of America: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. 3549 Navajo St., Denver, CO 80211 or call 303-455-04447 EXT 10. Volunteers of America. Please make checks payable to Volunteers of America. 2660 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205 or call 720-264-3322
graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute. She worked for her parents’ law firm, Truhlar and Truhlar, LLP, as the webmaster and IT support. Ivy also had an endearing love of all living creatures, especially insects, dogs, octopuses, narwhals, and other ocean mammals. She enjoyed Star Wars, Marvel Comics, and natural fiber art. She had been ill for a number of years and was courageous throughout her chronic illness. Ivy’s parents, Bob and Do-
ris Truhlar, are partners in a Centennial law firm. Doris is a former Centennial City Councilwoman and a governmental reporter for the Villager. Samara Taryle Williams is an elementary school principal in Broomfield and a resident of Superior. Holly Truhlar, resident of Lyons, is a grief therapist and graduate of the University of Denver College of Law and Naropa University. Ivy’s brother, Brett Taryle, died in 1993. Ivy also leaves behind a brother in law, Wes
Williams, and three nephews, Evan Williams, Calvin Williams, and Charlie Williams, also of Superior. A funeral honoring Ivy is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 8. In addition, there will be a reception and celebration of Ivy’s life at her home in Centennial on Saturday, August 10, 2019. For more information, please call Doris Truhlar at (720) 934-4645 or text Holly Truhlar at (720) 939-5102.
John E. “Jack” Fitzgibbons
John E. “Jack” Fitzgibbons, born in Chicago, Illinois on December 21, 1943 to Rita and William Fitzgibbons. He attended parochial schools graduating from De La Salle High School in Kansas City, MO. He also studied at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1966. He later earned a juris doctorate degree from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Later, 1975 to 1980, he served in the
Josephine “Jo” Dutton Aug. 31, 1923 – Aug. 1, 2019
Josephine Dutton, avid local volunteer, passed away Thursday the first of August at the age of 95, 30 days shy of her 96th birthday, in the comfort of her home she built with her husband in ‘65. Josephine lived a life filled with poise, faith, kindness, openness, and a strong will. Jo grew up in North Denver in a large traditional Italian family as an only child. She spent her younger years playing outdoors with her cousins and helping her family and single mother. She graduated from North High School, class of ‘41, where Josephine met and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Dewey Dutton, and they were blessed with 72 years of union together, three beautiful children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. After high school, Jo went on to work as a top stenographer for the government, but quickly found her true passion was helping others. She left her ca-
Ivy Maxey Truhlar
Ivy Maxey Truhlar, of Centennial, was a unique, funny, and incredibly caring person. She was the daughter of Robert and Doris Truhlar, also of Centennial, and the sister of Samara Wililams, Brett Taryle and Holly Truhlar. She was also the owner and guardian of two dogs, Gracie and Spike. Ivy, who was 39 years old at the time of her death, was an accomplished artist, a published writer of poetry, and a
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PHOTOS AND STORY BY STEFAN KRUSZE
The 2019 Littleton Twilight Criterium brought out the need for speed bicycle racing enthusiasts for race eight of nine in the USA Crit Series. The event hosted plenty of racing from entry level to elite pro competitions, along with children’s obstacle course strider rides to a family cruiser ride. Historically, Colorado was a bicycle racing power house with Littleton having one of Colorado’s earliest bicycle clubs back in the 19th century. Today, the Littleton Twilight Criterium has re-invigorated the cycling spirit, and as part of the USA Crit Series, attracts racers that have included current and past national champions and riders from across the nation and world. This year’s event provided live music with a giant screen on stage so that everyone could enjoy a concert and live televised streaming of the races simultaneously. For a popular sport that many love to hate, this year’s race attracted many more cycling enthusiasts and new comers that filled Littleton’s Main Street, that unlike other spectator sports, no paid ticket was required.
Women’s Pro 1-2 Racer Sophie Russenberger of Point S Auoto p/b Nokian Tyres racing team negotiating the turn.
In what has become an annual tradition Groove Subaru sponsored team rider Craig Hofer, of Littleton, and his wife Vicki Human Hofer of Berkshire Hathaway Realty.
Riding a vintage collectible Schwinn Stingray a rider takes a victory lap in the Family Cruiser Ride.
A bicycle built for three….
Elite Women Pro 1-2 lining up.
A father and son cruiser team Stephen Bartels and his son Nathaniel taking a lap in the Family Cruiser Ride. Men’s 40+ and 50+yrs. Category 1-2-3 racers leaning into the turn.
A blurred motion of speed with a Men’s 40+ and 50+yrs. Category 1-2-3 rider speeding by.
Lining up for the Family Cruiser Ride.
SeniorChoices
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assumes the burden of proving lack of testamentary capacity, including a lack of sound mind, by a preponderance of the evidence. The issue of what constitutes sound mind has developed along two separate lines of inquiry.
Dear Readers, What is the Insane Delusion Test regarding testamentary capacity to make a Will? A testator is someone who makes a Will and who must have testamentary capacity to do so. Underlying Colorado’s law of Wills is the fundamental concept of freedom to make a Will; namely that a testator may dispose of his property as he pleases, and that he may indulge his prejudice against his relations and in favor of strangers, and that, if he does so, there is no objection to his Will. This principle, however, is subject to the requirement that the maker of the Will possesses testamentary capacity at the time he executes the Will. Under Colorado Law, a person has testamentary capacity if he is an individual 18 or more years of age, who is of sound mind. Until 1973, the proponents of a Will assumed the burden of proving that the testator had testamentary capacity at the time he signed a Will. However, in 1973, the legislature shifted this burden to the contestants of a Will. Under Colorado law, once a proponent of a Will has offered initial proof that the Will was duly signed, any contestant then
Is marriage hard?
Recently, I heard for the hundredth time how hard marriage is. I hear it at service club and chamber meetings, at political gatherings, even at engagement parties. Is marriage hard or is it what we don’t do before marriage that effects this sentiment that is expressed so frequently? When teaching, I talk about the purposes of dating and what kind of things need to be discussed when one is dating. This is a surprise as most people think dating is fun and games. If it remains fun, life is good, and the relationship is tracking. This could not be further from the truth. Dating fun is great, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done since dating is the process by which we choose a life partner. According to Dr. John Van Epps, the author of the book How to Not Fall for a Jerk (or Jerkette), there are five things one must do, in order, to not fall for a jerk. Continued on page 14
I. The Insane Delusion Test The Colorado Supreme Court first defined an insane delusion in 1924 as a persistent belief in that which has no existence in fact, and which is adhered to against all evidence. The Court also has held that a person who was suffering from an insane delusion at the time he executed a Will may lack testamentary capacity. The Colorado Supreme Court has held that before a Will can be invalidated because of lack of testamentary capacity due to an insane delusion, the insane delusion must materially affect the disposition in the Will. Prior cases included a person’s thoughts that he developed a “secret formula” for a medicine
to cure fistula in horses comprised of ground china, brick dust and burnt shoe leather, to be poured into the ear of the horse. Although this person was found to be insane and his son was appointed Conservator of his Estate, nevertheless, the person was found to have capacity to transact business and enter into contracts where the matters pertaining to his insanity were not concerned. This capacity would also arguably allow the person to prepare and sign a Will. II. The Cunningham Test The Colorado Supreme Court initially defined sound mind as having sufficient understanding regarding the extent and value of one’s property, the number and names of the persons who are the natural objects of one’s bounty, their deserts with reference to their conduct and treatment toward oneself, their capacity and necessity, and that one shall have sufficient active memory to retain
all of these facts in one’s mind long enough to have one’s Will prepared and executed. Later, the Court further refined the test for sound mind in 1953 in the landmark case of Cunningham vs. Stender, when the Court held that mental capacity to make a Will requires that: (1) the testator understands the nature of his acts; (2) he knows the extent of his property; (3) he understands the proposed testamentary disposition; (4) he knows the natural objects of his bounty; and (5) the Will represents his wishes. The Cunningham Test is most commonly applied in cases in which the objectors argue that the testator lacked general testamentary capacity due to a number of causes, such as mental illness, physical infirmity, senile dementia, and general insanity. The Insane Delusion Test ordinarily involves situations in which the testator, although in possession of his general faculties, suffers from delusions that often take the form
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of monomania or paranoia. In Colorado, a sound mind includes the presence of the Cunningham factors and the absence of insane delusions that materially affect the Will. The Colorado Supreme Court has held that an objector to a Will may challenge a testator’s soundness of mind based on both or either of the Cunningham and Insane Delusion Tests. It is preferable to have an experienced estate plan attorney help prepare your Will, including with respect to the signing of the same before witnesses and a Notary who can later testify about the testator’s soundness of mind/testamentary capacity, if needed.
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For the love of relationships Continued from Page 13
In his Relationship Attachment Model (RAM), Van Epps highlights one must first get to KNOW someone. How does one get to know? They spend time together, talk and meet each other’s friends. The real key is to observe. How is this person with those who serve them at a restaurant, or with those who clean the bathrooms at the airport? How does this person treat their parents, siblings, classmates or coworkers? How does this person handle anger, frustration, disappointments, tangled Christmas lights, or money? Are they a spender? Saver? How do they handle or feel about debt? Do they plan for the future or do they take one day at a time? How
do they express their faith, their hurts, their hopes and dreams? How do they handle conflict, holidays, birthdays, and season changes? Observations are an essential strategy regarding choosing a life partner. Maya Angelo once said, “When people tell you who they are, believe them.” After getting to KNOW, we should get to TRUST. Van Epps outlines we trust way too soon giving passwords, access to credit cards and even house codes. Trust takes time and involves observation of one’s character and integrity. After trusting, Dr. Van Epps opines that one should RELY on that person testing the trust. If the person is reliable, then trust was warranted. Once Knowing, Trusting, Relying are
complete, then the couple should define their level of COMMITMENT. Is this relationship just fun and games or is it on its way to marriage? The last of the five levels in the RAM Model is TOUCH. I ask the audience, why touch might be last in this sequence. The answer usually comes quickly, “Because sexual touching, many times, clouds one’s thinking through the process leading to sliding rather than deciding into a relationship. Correct! Marriage is hard when the work is not done at the dating stage to choose a life partner with skill and intentionality. And, can I ask a for a favor? Please stop saying how hard marriage is. Children are listening. For more information: joneen@ myrelationshipcenter.org or www.myrelationshipcenter.org
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Brighten your day at new restaurant Morning Story Hospitality, fresh fare and ambiance
Guests at the Grand Opening: Ellen Robinson, Bradley Joseph, Kathy Finley, John Fiedler and Scott Coors
and olive oil topped Owners Jim and Ranelle Gregory with avocado, and BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON filled with interCOMMUNITY EDITOR sautéed esting I am a breakfast person spinbrunch and was thrilled to hear that ach and cockrestaurateur Jim Gregory poached tails. and his wife Ranelle recently eggs then Romesco Open opened another (first was in topped with Avocado Benedict Arvada, 2018) Morning Story from 7 Morning Story’s a.m – 2:30 p.m. breakfast, brunch and lunch own hollandaise (flavordaily, the large menu casual dining spot in Leetsful and not overpowering) offers equally wonderful opdale Shopping Center off tions for lunch. I could hardly and fresh herbs! In a time Holly. At the Grand Opening when there is a shortage of get past the special insert of there were delightful samples Summer Features that attract- avocados, Morning Story is of fare in addition to an exed me to the Romesco Avoca- quite generous with theirs. It’s tensive beverage bar, includdo Benedict. How could one served with dressed mixed ing traditional drinks, but so greens and a perfectly toasted many more colorful variations resist a piquant tomato sauce of red peppers, nuts, garlic on the themes for refreshing English muffin. All the menu
descriptions are equally enticing – basics plus modern twists at great prices. If you have business or shopping in Cherry Creek – stop in before or after. Or, make it a destination. On a hot day, your thoughtful server will ask if you’d like a cup of ice water to go. The ambiance is updated, cool and calming with a comfortable upholstered seating area should one have
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Charlotte Hillary made a run at history this week at the Girls Junior Americas Cup in Murrieta, Calif. The golfer from Cherry Hills Village was trying to become just the second Coloradan to win the individual title at the event which features some of the top female junior players from the western U.S., Canada and Mexico. Hillary, who will play her college golf at Northwestern starting in 2020 after completing her senior year at Kent Denver, had a birdie putt to tie the leaders on her final hole of regulation on Thursday (No. 9). Alas, she three-putted for bogey to finish two behind and in third place out of the field of 72 players. Nevertheless, that was the best individual showing by a Coloradan at the Girls Junior Americas Cup in at least a decade, before which records are sketchy. The last top-five performance by a Colorado resident was a fifth place by Calli Ringsby in 2013. Jennifer Kern remains the lone Coloradan to capture an individual title at the GJAC, pulling off the feat in 1993. Dillon Stewart of Fort Collins earned the boys Junior America’s Cup individual championship last year. With Hillary setting the pace, the Coloradans finished seventh in the 18-team com-
petition, marking their third straight top-seven showing in the GJAC. The team representing the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado posted its best score of the week, a 6-over-par 222, in Thursday’s final round to check in at 28-over-par 676. The Coloradans finished 22 strokes behind co-champions Hawaii and Washington. Hillary, who placed 29th in the national Girls Junior PGA Championship last month, shot
an even-par 72 on Thursday to finish at 5-under-par 211. Only co-champions Cassie Kim of Washington and Lana Calibuso-Kwee of Hawaii were better, with 209 totals. Hillary, a two time JGAC Tour Championship winner, made five birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey on Thursday. But the par-5s proved problematic during the final round as she played them in 4 over par, eight strokes higher than on Wednesday.
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Rockies fight to stay in the race
BATTERUP
For the Rockies, July beseason. Bochy has managed came a fight to salvage any 212 games at Coors Field as hope for a return to the playskipper of the San Diego Paoffs. They finished the month dres (1995-2006) and the Giwith a total of 6 wins and ants (2007 to present). This 19 losses, the worst single is more than twice that of month record in club history. any other opponent manager But don’t give up on them in Coors Field history. just yet. Remember, these Saturday night’s contest are the bounce back Rockies featured the Rockies Jon who surprised everyone in Gray going up against the the closing days of the Giants ace Mad2007 season and surison Bumgarner. prised us with a surge In a shocking first of wins last August. inning meltdown, They finished this Gray was pounded discouraging month for 4 runs. Against with a three-game seBumgarner that ries against the visiting kind of early deficit Los Angeles Dodgers. usually leads to a BY B.T. GALLOWAY In Monday night’s loss. The Rockies opener, they ambushed had successfully attacked Dodger starter Kenta Maeda, MadBum at Coors Field who lasted only 4 innings, in the past and they did so giving up 5 runs on 7 hits. again in this game, scoring Jon Gray was on the hill for 5 runs including home runs the Rockies delivering one by Trevor Story and Charlie of his best outings of the sea- Blackmon. Unfortunately, 2 son, allowing only 1 run in late inning runs off reliever 8 innings. The Rockies went Carlos Estevez led to a 6-5 on to win 9 – 1 with Big Jon loss. becoming the first starting The resilient Rockies pitcher in club history to win bounced back in Sunday’s 10 games in four consecutive finale as Kyle Freeland seasons. seemed to have finally found The Dodgers won Tueshis groove, allowing only 2 days matchup 9 – 4 as Rock- runs in five full innings of ies starter Kyle Freeland work. They jumped out to an struggled again, surrendering early lead scoring 3 runs in 8 runs in a brief 3.2 inning the first inning which includappearance. ed Trevor Story’s club leadThe last game in July on ing 25th home run. This blast Wednesday was a 5-1 Dodg- extended Trevor’s string of home runs against the Giants ers win in which a solid 6 to five games, which ties him innings of 2-hit, 0 runs ball with Andres Galarraga as the by German Marquez was longest streak against a sinwasted when closer Wade gle opponent in club history. Davis was burned for 5 runs Even more significantly, it in the ninth inning. made him the first primary With their potentially dishortstop in Major League sastrous July behind them, history to hit 20 or more the Rockies charged into the home runs in each of his first month of August on Friday four seasons. Oh, by the way, night with a 5-4 win over just to make this an even the visiting San Francisco greater day, the Rockies won Giants. The offense was this one 6-2 sparked by home runs by This week the Rockies, Trevor Story and Ryan Mcwho despite their miserable Mahon and a seventh inning July are still lurking double by Ian Desmond 6.5 games back in that drove in Charlie the Wild Card Blackmon with the race, will head to winning run. Scott Minute Maid Park Oberg, who has for a short two now been designatgame tussle with ed the closer, shut the Houston Astros. down the Giants in the Then they’ll travel ninth inning. west to Petco Park for A special feature of a four game weekend this game was a fitting series against the San pre-game tribute to San Diego Padres. Francisco manager Bruce btgalloway@villager Bochy, who will be republishing.com tiring at the end of this
ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus set to open CONTRIBUTED BY ACC
The Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock (4500 Limelight Ave.) will celebrate its Grand Opening on Friday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an interactive tour of the new facility and meet with faculty, staff and education/industry partners. The event is open to the public. Additional parking, as well as shuttle service, will be available at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital. The project is a joint venture among ACC, the Town of Castle Rock, the Castle Rock Economic Development Council, Colorado State University and the Douglas County School District. The campus will bring together education, business and the community to create a unique resource for delivering seamless education and workforce training to Castle Rock and greater Douglas County. CSU and DCSD will have programs and a presence at the Sturm Collaboration Campus and will articulate with ACC to create a smooth pathway from high school diploma to associate degree to bachelor’s degree. “ACC is very excited to begin serving students, industry and the community through this very unique educational partnership,” said Dr. Diana M. Doyle, President of ACC. “The ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus is a dynamic model for workforce development and progressive educational delivery at all levels.” Initial educational offerings will be in the areas of Business & Entrepreneurship, Health Care, Cybersecurity and Secure Software, Information Tech-
nology/Programming, General Education and Workforce Training. “Sturm Collaboration Campus will house CSU’s second Regional Engagement Hub in the state, focused on meeting the needs of Castle Rock residents and the surrounding community,” said Kathay Rennels, Special Advisor to the Chancellor of the CSU System on Rural/Urban Connections. “We look forward to serving the needs of students in the area with our courses, as well as being a relevant and responsive resource for the broader community.” “This collaborative partnership between higher education, local businesses and our school district - all on one campus - is a tremendous benefit to our students,” said DCSD Superintendent Thomas S. Tucker, Ph.D. “Our hope is to prepare students for tomorrow’s jobs by equipping them with the skills needed to compete in the real world through both career and vocational training. School districts cannot do it alone we need a strong community partnership where everyone is involved in educating our students who are truly tomorrow’s leaders.” In March 2019, ACC received a gift of up to $10 million from the Sturm Family Foundation, the largest in the history of the 13-institution Colorado Community College System. With an over $5 million match opportunity, bringing the full potential of the gift in excess of $15 million, the funding will be used in its entirety for the Sturm Collaboration Campus. “The opening of Sturm Collaboration Campus is an exciting opportunity for the community of Castle Rock to provide
industry-aligned education to its citizens and encourage lifelong learning,” said Donald Sturm, chairman and founder of the Sturm Family Foundation, owner of ANB Bank and developer of The Meadows in Castle Rock, where the campus is located. “We hope the community will leverage our match to increase the investment in Sturm Collaboration Campus and create an institution that sets a benchmark for the rest of the state.” Last fall, the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named the Sturm Collaboration Campus as its 2018 Economic Development Partnership of the Year. “JHL Constructors, along with our design-build partner DLR Group, is elated to deliver this first-class facility to ACC” stated Ben Stellor, President & CEO of JHL Constructors, a Colorado-based and Colorado-focused builder. “We are honored to be a partner to ACC and its partners in bringing this facility and vision to life.” “DLR Group’s design embodies and facilitates collaboration between industry and community partners while providing an enhanced educational experience for students,” said DLR Group Principal Bob Binder, AIA, who leads the firm’s Higher Education Studio in Colorado. “We incorporated engaging spaces throughout the Sturm Collaboration Campus that support hands-on learning, real-life scenarios, and internship/apprenticeship activities.” Classes at the new 43,000 square-foot facility will begin on Monday, Aug. 19. For more information, please contact Jeff Duggan, ACC Communications Coordinator, at jeff.duggan@arapahoe.edu / 303.797.5709.
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Give You Something to Smile About As sweet as they are, peaches may help keep your teeth healthy because they have fluoride. This mineral, which you find in toothpaste, is also in some Keep Digestion Running foods, including peaches. It helps get Smoothly rid of the germs in your mouth that One medium peach can give you can cause cavities. as much as 9% of the fiber your body needs each day. High-fiber Choose a Perfect Peach foods can protect you from health The sweeter the smell, the more problems like diabetes, heart ripe the peach. (They’re members of disease, and colorectal cancer. But the rose family, after all.) They’re ready the benefit you may notice the most to eat when they give to the gentle happens in the bathroom: Getting pressure of your finger. Firm peaches enough fiber can help prevent can sit on your counter for a few days constipation. to ripen, but once they’re ready, pop them into your fridge. Leaving them Help You Stay a Healthy Weight out once they’re ripe will lessen their Clocking in at fewer than 60 calo- vitamin C. ries, peaches have no saturated fats, cholesterol, or sodium. And more than Get Creative 85% of a peach is water. Plus, foods Yes, you can eat a fresh peach out high in fiber are more filling. When of hand, but why stop there? You you eat them, it takes you longer to can also bake, grill, broil, or saute feel hungry this mellow again. stone fruit. Add muddled (gently Get Your smashed) Vitamin E peach slices to Nuts and your iced tea seeds are the or lemonade best-known or throw some sources of this into a blender vitamin, but with yogurt peaches are ripe with it, too. This antioxidant is im- or milk to make a healthy smoothie. portant for many of your body’s cells. Spicy peach salsa also makes a sweetly It also keeps your immune system healthy summer topping for fish or healthy and helps widen blood vessels chicken. to keep blood from clotting inside. Close Cousin Keep Your Bones Healthy Peaches have a lot of nutrients in Potassium can help balance out their skin. (Just make sure you rinse the effects of a diet high in salt. It them before you eat them, to get may also lower your blood pressure, rid of any dirt.) If you’re not a fan of along with your chances of kidney the fuzzy texture, go for a nectarine. stones and bone loss. You need They’re actually peaches at heart. about 4,700 milligrams of potassi- Just one different gene gives them a um every day, and it’s far better to smooth peel. Melinda Luke Certified Health Coach 720-507-7534 or mail@melindaluke.com Want a product or service review, call me!
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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
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Sunburn management 101 The Villager: Help! I got a sunburn! blisters. Blisters help your skin to heal What should I do? and should be left intact until they dry Dr. Dawson: I’m so sorry to hear you and peel off on their own. If a blister got a sunburn! I’m seeing lots of them pops prematurely, you can apply in the office these days Vaseline or Aquaphor with the recent heat. The to the raw skin. Blisters most important first step are a sign of secondwith any sunburn is to go degree, or more severe, indoors and avoid further sunburn. Anyone with sun exposure. Once your widespread blistering, skin is burned, it is more fevers, chills, vomiting, susceptible to further or other systemic burning. Make sure to drink symptoms should plenty of water, as sunburns seek medical attention can cause dehydration. Dr. Annelise Dawson - immediately. Cool showers or baths can Harvard-/UCSF-trained/ The Villager: I feel so alleviate discomfort. It also Board-Certified upset that I allowed helps to wear lightweight, myself to get burned. Do I need to loose-fitting cotton clothing to keep worry about the long-term effects the skin cool. of a sunburn? Dr. Dawson: Living in a place like The Villager: Is there anything I Colorado, it is almost impossible to can take or apply to my skin? avoid the occasional sunburn. The Dr. Dawson: Anti-inflammatory most important thing is to use this as medications like ibuprofen can an opportunity to re-evaluate your help relieve pain and swelling. prevention strategies to avoid future Lightweight moisturizers, especially sunburns. Make sure to apply SPF 30 or those containing aloe vera, may higher every morning to any exposed soothe the skin and can be applied areas and re-apply sunscreen every every several hours. Over-the-counter 2 hours or so with any prolonged hydrocortisone cream can also be sun exposure. I prefer mineral-based helpful. Avoid antibiotic ointments or sunscreens. Protective clothing, hats, creams containing anesthetic agents and shade are even more important. (usually end in ‘-caine’), as these can Research shows that five or more irritate the skin or cause an allergic blistering sunburns in a lifetime more reaction. Consider scheduling an appointment with your dermatologist, than double your risk of melanoma. If you have had blistering sunburns, it who can prescribe creams that will is worth seeing a dermatologist for a more rapidly calm your skin. In our office, we always get patients in same- baseline skin check. day for sunburns so that we can begin The Villager: Should I get a ‘base treatment immediately. tan’ to prevent a sunburn? The Villager: What about blisters? Dr. Dawson: ‘Base tans’are not Should I pop them? recommended as a mechanism for Dr. Dawson: Definitely do not pop any preventing burning, whether they are
achieved through indoor or outdoor tanning. Experts estimate that a base tan provides protection equal to only SPF 3 or 4. Tanning of any kind is a sign of your skin trying to protect itself from UV light-induced DNA damage. Indoor tanning beds are especially dangerous – they have been labeled a grade I carcinogen, which is the same designation given to cigarette smoking, and have been unequivocally linked to future skin cancer risk. The Villager: What about sunless tanning products and spray tans? Dr. Dawson: I do not have any strong objections to sunless tanning if my patients want to achieve the look of a tan. It is just important to remember that sunless tanners do not provide sun protection – you have to make sure to continue to apply sunscreen as usual to avoid a burn. The Villager: Thank you for your insight. Any last thoughts? Dr. Dawson: Careful sun protection doesn’t require you to hibernate indoors; I never want my patients to restrict their usual activities or limit their physical activity to avoid sun exposure. The occasional minor burn is hard to avoid and isn’t cause for significant concern. I hope you feel better soon!
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TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Christopher G. Vierno, George P. Vierno, Judy Medley, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Roger Moore, Bodie Enger Law You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 4th day of November, 2010, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Heartwood 88 LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: LOT 49 BLK 5 MISSION VIEJO 1ST FLG aka 15562 E. Kenyon Avenue and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Heartwood 88 LLC; 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. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: July 25, 2019 Last Publication: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9129 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to
The Estate of Jerry Lynn Thompson, Jacqueline L. Thompson, Janet L. Gibson, Paula Sue Thompson, Aaron J. Thompson, Dustin R. Thompson You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November, 2015, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jason Leeper, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/4 M/R’S ONLY IN SEC 4-5-58 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Jason Leeper; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Jerry Lynn Thompson for said year 2014; That said Jason Leeper, on the 14th day of September, 2018, 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 Jason Leeper, on or about the 10th 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 30th day of July, 2019, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 22, 2019 Legal # 9142 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Kidane-Mehret Church, Gebrekiros Kidane Tsegay, Randen Group LLC, David Ogden, City of Aurora, Arapahoe County Public Trustee You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 5th day of November, 2015, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to Jerry L. Pflanz, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THAT PART OF TRACT 28 HAVANA GARDENS DESC AS BEG 30 FT S & 30 FT E OF NW COR OF SD TRACT TH S 160.88 FT TH E 270.7 FT TH N 161.18 FT TH W 270.62 FT TO BEG EX ROADS HAVANA GARDENS and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to Jerry L. Pflanz; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2014;
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rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 22, 2019 Legal # 9143 ____________________________
This is an action: Violation of the Arapahoe County Land Development Code and request for a permanent injunction.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make final settlement with White Construction Group for its work completed for Arapahoe County on the project identified as Preservation and Stabilization of the historic 17 Mile House Barn. The work generally consisted of General Construction services including, but not limited to, foundation repairs, structural repairs, new roof, site grading and drainage improvements, and painting of the exterior of the building. Final Settlement will be made on August 27, 2019. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by White Construction Group or any of its subcontractors, or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used by White Construction Group or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done for the above-described project whose claim therefore has not been paid by White Construction Group or any of its subcontractors may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid with the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office (on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners) at 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including August 26, 2019. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 38-26-107 of C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment due from White Construction Group. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 15, 2019 Legal # 9145 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Centennial, Colorado 80112 Plaintiff: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, v. Defendants(s): Steven W. Kegley and Denise E. Kegley Case Number: 19-cv-31739 Div.: 15 PLAINTIFF’S COUNSEL Ronald A. Carl, #21673 Arapahoe County Attorney Robert J. Hill, #32974 Tiffanie W. Bleau, #26759 Sr. Assistant County Attorneys 5334 South Prince Street Littleton, Colorado 80120-1136 Phone Number: 303-795-4639 Fax Number: 303-738-7836 Email: RHill@arapahoegov.com TBleau@arapahoegov.com SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Kidane-Mehret Church for said year 2014;
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
That said Jerry L. Pflanz, on the 6th day of June, 2019, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Verified Complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Verified Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said Jerry L. Pflanz, 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 30th day of July, 2019, A.D.
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be
Dated: August 2, 2019. Published in The Villager Newspaper for 5 consecutive weeks. First Publication: Thursday, August 8, 2019. Last Publication: Thursday, September 5, 2019. Respectfully submitted, RONALD A. CARL, #21673 ARAPAHOE COUNTY ATTORNEY BY: s/Tiffanie W. Bleau Robert J. Hill, #32974 Tiffanie W. Bleau, #26759 Sr. Assistant County Attorneys 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, Colorado 80120-1136 (303) 795-4639 Attorneys for Plaintiff Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: September 5, 2019 Legal # 9148 ____________________________
COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 645-6698 Case Number: 18 JV 717
AMENDED NOTICE TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF Blake H. Stockdale, Child, Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and: Heidi May Wilkinson, PETITIONER, and Concerning: Anthony D. Stockdale and James Easton, RESPONDENTS. Kathleen Noone Attorney Reg. #44334 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: (303) 752-8900 Fax: (303) 752-8901 NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: James Easton PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed to establish paternity for the above-named children. You are a party. You are further notified that the Petition is set for hearing at 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 in Division 406 on September 25, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. (MDT). You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order. Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9146 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado Case No: 19JV542 Division: 23 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: LYDIA ENGLER Child, and concerning CRYSTAL MARIE SUZANNE ENGLER aka CRYSTAL ENGLER aka CRYSTAL MARIE ENGLER aka CRYSTAL SUZANNE ENGLER aka CRYSTAL MARIESUZANN ENGLER aka CRYSTAL MARIE SUZANN ENGLER aka DANNETTE DUKES aka VERONICA REFSDAL aka DANETTE LYNN DUKES aka CRYSTAL M. ENGLER aka CRYSTAL S. ENGLER aka DONNETTE DUKES aka DANNETTE LYNN ENGLER aka DANNETTE ENGLER aka DANETTE L. ENGLER and LYDELL DEWAYNE WHITE aka LYDELL DAWAYNE WHITE aka WINDELL DWAYNE WHITE aka LYDELL WHITE aka LYDELL D. WHITE and AMBER NETTLES, Respondents. Marilee McWilliams, Reg. No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 (F) 303-636-1889 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY
HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding CRYSTAL MARIE SUZANNE ENGLER aka CRYSTAL ENGLER aka CRYSTAL MARIE ENGLER aka CRYSTAL SUZANNE ENGLER aka CRYSTAL MARIESUZANN ENGLER aka CRYSTAL MARIE SUZANN ENGLER aka DANNETTE DUKES aka VERONICA REFSDAL aka DANETTE LYNN DUKES aka CRYSTAL M. ENGLER aka CRYSTAL S. ENGLER aka DONNETTE DUKES aka DANNETTE LYNN ENGLER aka DANNETTE ENGLER aka DANETTE L. ENGLER and LYDELL DEWAYNE WHITE aka LYDELL DAWAYNE WHITE aka WINDELL DWAYNE WHITE aka LYDELL WHITE aka LYDELL D. WHITE is set for August 23, 2019 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Marilee McWilliams, Reg. No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9147 ____________________________
FOXFIELD 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. 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. 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 ____________________________
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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 15, 2019 Legal # 9140 ____________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS CALL FOR NA 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 5th day of November, 2019 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. Eligible electors of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 who reside in these Districts and who are interested in serving on the school board may obtain a Board Candidate Packet including a Nomination Petition from the District Designated Election Official (DEO) from August 7 through August 30: 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. If the DEO determines that the School Board Candidate Nominating Petition is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019. 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, August 30, 2019 (not less than 67 days before the election). Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019. Cherry Creek School District No. 5 District Name /s/ Sonja S. McKenzie Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9154 ____________________________ NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PROPOSED PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5-10 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the proposed Prosper Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Arapahoe County, Colorado (collectively, the “Districts”). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is anticipated that organizational elections for the creation of the proposed Districts will occur on November 5, 2019. Any eligible elector of the proposed Districts interested in serving on the Board of Directors should file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form with the Designated Election Official of the proposed District no later than the close of business on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the address below. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available and can be obtained from Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official for the proposed Districts, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official of the proposed Districts, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, October 29, 2019). PROPOSED PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5-10 By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9155 ____________________________
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE
City of Greenwood Village Notice of Proposed Disposition of Unclaimed Property
ORDINANCE NO. 08 SERIES OF 2019 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER KERBER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RED FOX LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF UNDERGROUNDING ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION LINES AND RELATED FACILITIES WHEREAS, Chapter 4, Article 9 of the Greenwood Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to create local improvement districts for the construction, installation or improvement of public improvements which serve a municipal purpose and confer a special benefit upon the property within the district and a general benefit upon the City as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to authorize, approve and create a local improvement district for the purpose of financing the cost of undergrounding electric power transmission lines and related facilities; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4-9-40 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code, the creation of a local improvement district may be initiated by the filing of a written petition with the City Clerk signed by a majority of the owners of real property within the district designated in the petition containing a description of the area to be included within the district, a description of the improvements petitioned for and the location thereof, and names and addresses of the signers thereof, together with the legal description of the parcels of real property owned by each; and WHEREAS, the City Council, having received a petition signed a majority of property owners to be included within the Red Fox Local Improvement District, adopted a Resolution declaring its intention to create the Red Fox Local Improvement District July 1, 2019, setting the time and place for a public hearing thereon and directing the City Clerk to give public notice thereof; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing concerning the creation of the District was published in The Villager, a newspaper of general circulation in the city, at least once a week for three consecutive weeks and at least twenty days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, notice was sent by mail, postage prepaid, to each of the property owners to be included in the District informing them of estimated cost of the improvements, excluding the cost of engineering, collection, inspection, incidentals and interest, the time and place set for public hearing, and any owner of real property to be assessed may appear at the public hearing and be heard; and WHEREAS, at the time and place set forth in the notice, the City Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing any objections or protests to the creation of the District; and WHEREAS, all objections and protests have been duly heard and considered, and the City Council has determined to proceed with the creation of the District for financing the costs of undergrounding electric power transmission lines and related facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Creation of District. The Rural Colorado Boulevard Local Improvement District is hereby created and established in accordance with the Greenwood Village Charter and Municipal Code and C.R.S. Title 31, Article 25, Part 5. The District shall consist of those properties more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. All proceedings heretofore taken and adopted in connection with the District are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Section 2. Improvements Authorized. The proposed undergrounding of certain electric power transmission lines and related facilities, as shown in the preliminary plans on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby authorized to be completed. Section 3. Cost of Improvements. The estimated total cost of improvements including the cost of undergrounding the electric power transmission lines, engineering and surveying, and administrative costs, is $52,500.00. The owners of real property within the District shall each be assessed 1/2 of this amount at an interest rate of 5% for a period of 10 years. Actual costs will be determined at the project’s end, at which time a final assessment will be adopted by ordinance and recorded with the County. Section 4. Benefits. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the proposed undergrounding of electric power transmission lines and related facilities will confer a special benefit upon the properties within the District and a general benefit upon the City as a whole.
Exhibit A Boundary of Red Fox Local Improvement District for Underground Burial of Overhead Utility Lines
NOTICE IS HERERBY GIVEN that pursuant to Chapter 4-10-120 of the City of Greenwood Village Code, the City has had in its possession the following property for more than 30 days without claim having been been:
Property
Owner Unknown
$0-$99
Found
Gun and accessories
Unknown
$100-$499
Found
Misc Personal Items
Irvin Villanueva
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Back Pack
Sephen Standfield
$0-$99
Found
Misc Personal Items
Jonathan Fanter
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Cell Phone
Unknown
$0-$99
Found
Colo D.L. and Wallet
Abigail Babson
$0-$99
Found
Credit Card
Traci Grenz
$0-$99
Safekeeping
Exercise Monitor
Unknown
$0-$99
Found
If anyone asserts to be the owner of any of the above-mentioned item, inquiry for claim should be made in writing to Michele Burkhalter, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, and should contain information identifying the item by a SERIAL NUMBER, COLOR, and/or CERTAIN CHARISTERISTIC MARKINGS OF THE ITEM. If the owner fails to provide Michele Burkhalter with a written claim for the property within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, the items shall become the sole property of the City of Greenwood Village and any claim by the owner to such property shall be deemed forfeited. Published: August 8, 2019 Susan M. Ortiz, MMC Published in The Villager City Clerk Legal #9159 Notice of Request for Proposal Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado is soliciting proposals from qualified providers of financial management software and all related implementation and user training services necessary to replace the City’s current software solution. Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 20, 2019 at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. Request for proposals may be obtained via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System accessible via: www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City of Greenwood Village reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities included therein and reject any or all quotes at its discretion. No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof. All proposals shall be prepared and delivered at the submitter’s expense and upon receipt, become the property of the City subject to public inspection.
Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 15, 2019 Legal # 9149 ___________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
District Boundary
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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 City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado
8 RED FOX LANE
12 RED FOX LANE
80111, until 10:00 A.M. August 23, 2019. Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at City Hall Aug 13, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. The specifications for the Roof repair and gutter replacement are currently available at the Greenwood Village website at www. greenwoodvillage.com/bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. 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. Contractor shall warrant and guarantee all Workmanship performed for a period of two (2) years from the date of Final Completion. Under this warranty, Contractor agrees to repair or replace, at its own expense and under the direction of the Project Manager, any portion of the Workmanship which fails or is defective, unsound, unsatisfactory because of materials or workmanship, or which is not in conformity with the provisions of the Contract Documents. Location: 6060 S. Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO. 80111 Questions will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on August 22 ,2019
A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 11 SERIES OF 2019 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER HILTON MERIA S KRA
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH ALTON WAY WHEREAS, the City of Greenwood Village owns Right-of-way as set forth in Exhibits A, B, C and D attached hereto and incorporated herein (“Right-ofway”); and
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6301 EAST CRESTLINE AVENUE
E CRESTLINE AVE S LOCUST ST
5390 SOUTH KRAMERIA STREET
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST, 2019, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC,City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9151
Reason Held
Grey Bicycle
Any questions regarding this request should be directed to Shawn Cordsen, Finance Director at scordsen@greenwoodvillage.com
RED FOX LN
Estimated Value
WHEREAS, a recently filed survey, Treasure Field Subdivision Filing No. 1, recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception No. D9056981 conflicts with the second amended survey map for Trove’ at DTC, a part of Denver Technological Center Superblock I as recorded in plat Book 110, Pages 51 and 52, Reception No. 93-144128, in that the Right-of-way on Treasure Field Subdivision Filing No. 1 encroaches onto four Trove’ at DTC properties by an approximate width of three and one-half (3 ½) feet; and WHEREAS, a request has been submitted by the four Trove’ at DTC property owners abutting the Right-of-way that the City vacate that portion of the public right-of-way that appears in the Treasure Field Subdivision Filing No. 1 to encroach upon their properties; and WHEREAS, the proposed vacation is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed vacation will not leave any land adjoining said Right-of-way without an estab-
Bids will be opened publicly at 10:01 A.M. Aug 23, 2019 at the City of Greenwood Village; City Hall and shall be tabulated by the City. Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Don Wright at (303) 486-5763. dwright@greenwoodvillage.com Derek Holcomb Director of Community Development Published in The Villager First Publication: August 8, 2019 Last Publication: August 15, 2019 Legal # 9150 __________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE On the 5th day of August,2019, the City Council of the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, adopted on second reading the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 10 OF 2019
SERIES
INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR PRO TEM LANTZ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF KRATOM Copies of the aforesaid ordinance are available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, 6060 South Quebec Street, City of Greenwood Village, Colorado or online at www.greenwoodvillage. com. Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9152 __________________________
lished public road connecting said land with another public road; and WHEREAS, the vacation with serve the public health, safety and welfare, specifically considering its impact on the Trove’ properties, since the vacation will help to clarify survey conflicts on the area; and WHEREAS, City staff has recommended that the City Council approve the request to vacate the Rightof-way shown on the Treasure Field Subdivision Filing No. 1 plat as it is not needed and Treasure Field owners have replaced the vacated portion with an easement on the east side of the existing Alton Street right-of-way, said easement being duly recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at Reception No. D 906629. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1. Vacation of Easement and Public Rightof-Way. Based on the recommendation of City staff, the City Council hereby vacates the public right-of-way located as more particularly described in Exhibits A, B, C and D. Section 2. Recordation. Upon the vacation becoming effective as provided herein, the applicant shall cause a copy of this ordinance to be recorded in the office of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, at the applicant’s own expense. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
Legal Description
Legal Description
[Affects Lot 17 of Trove’]
[Affects Lot 18 of Trove’]
A parcel of land situated in Lot 17 of the second amended certified survey map for Trove’ at DTC, a part of Denver Technological Center Superblock I as recorded in plat Book 110, Pages 51 and 52, Arapahoe County, Colorado, situated in the northwest quarter of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land situated in Lot 18 of the second amended certified survey map for Trove’ at DTC, a part of Denver Technological Center Superblock I as recorded in plat Book 110, Pages 51 and 52, Arapahoe County, Colorado, situated in the northwest quarter of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Section 15; thence N. 89° 31' 33" E. along the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15 a distance of 661.33 feet to a point on the extended east line of Trove’ at DTC; thence S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC and that line extended a distance of 63.00 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 17 and the Point of Beginning; thence continuing S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC a distance of 118.58 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 17; thence N. 89° 42' 03" W. along the south line of Lot 17 a distance of 3.56 feet to a point on the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383; thence N. 00° 15' 07" E. along the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383 a distance of 118.53 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 17; thence N. 89° 31' 33" E. along the north line of Lot 17 a distance of 3.65 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 427 square feet or 0.010 acre, more or less.
Commencing at the northwest corner of Section 15; thence N. 89° 31' 33" E. along the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15 a distance of 661.33 feet to a point on the extended east line of Trove’ at DTC; thence S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC and that line extended a distance of 181.58 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 18 and the Point of Beginning; thence continuing S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC a distance of 67.00 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 18; thence N. 89° 42' 03" W. along the south line of Lot 18 a distance of 3.50 feet to a point on the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383; thence N. 00° 15' 07" E. along the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383 a distance of 67.00 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 18; thence S. 89° 42' 03" E. along the north line of Lot 18 a distance of 3.56 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 236 square feet or 0.005 acre, more or less.
Bearings used in this description are based upon the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15, monumented at the northwest corner of Section 15 by a 2 ½” aluminum cap, PLS 24968, and at the north quarter corner of Section 15 a 3” aluminum cap, PLS 7755, bears S.89 °31 '33 " W.
Bearings used in this description are based upon the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15, monumented at the northwest corner of Section 15 by a 2 ½” aluminum cap, PLS 24968, and at the north quarter corner of Section 15 a 3” aluminum cap, PLS 7755, bears S.89 °31 '33 " W.
July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019
Prepared by:
Prepared by:
Reams & Patterson, Inc. 2950 South Jamaica Court, #311 Aurora, Colorado 80014 (303) 745-4747
Reams & Patterson, Inc. 2950 South Jamaica Court, #311 Aurora, Colorado 80014 (303) 745-4747
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT D
Legal Description
Legal Description
[Affects Lot 19 of Trove’]
[Affects Tract K of Trove’]
A parcel of land situated in Lot 19 of the second amended certified survey map for Trove’ at DTC, a part of Denver Technological Center Superblock I as recorded in plat Book 110, Pages 51 and 52, Arapahoe County, Colorado, situated in the northwest quarter of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows:
A parcel of land situated in Tract K of the second amended certified survey map for Trove’ at DTC, a part of Denver Technological Center Superblock I as recorded in plat Book 110, Pages 51 and 52, Arapahoe County, Colorado, situated in the northwest quarter of Section 15, Township 5 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Section 15; thence N. 89° 31' 33" E. along the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15 a distance of 661.33 feet to a point on the extended east line of Trove’ at DTC; thence S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC and that line extended a distance of 248.58 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 19 and the Point of Beginning; thence continuing S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC a distance of 67.95 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 19; thence S. 45° 17' 57" W. along the south line of Lot 19 a distance of 4.86 feet to a point on the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383; thence N. 00° 15' 07" E. along the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383 a distance of 71.39 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 19; thence S. 89° 42' 03" E. along the north line of Lot 19 a distance of 3.50 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 242 square feet or 0.006 acre, more or less.
Commencing at the northwest corner of Section 15; thence N. 89° 31' 33" E. along the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15 a distance of 661.33 feet to a point on the extended east line of Trove’ at DTC; thence S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC and that line extended a distance of 316.53 feet to the northeast corner of Tract K and the Point of Beginning; thence continuing S. 00° 17' 57" W. along the east line of Trove’ at DTC a distance of 40.00 feet to the southeast corner of Tract K; thence N. 89° 42' 03" W. along the south line of Tract K a distance of 3.41 feet to a point on the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383; thence N. 00° 15' 07" E. along the west line of the parcel described in Book 885 at Page 383 a distance of 36.56 feet to a point on the northwesterly line of Tract K; thence N. 45° 17' 57" E. along the northwesterly line of Tract K a distance of 4.86 feet to the Point of Beginning; containing 131 square feet or 0.003 acre, more or less.
Bearings used in this description are based upon the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15, monumented at the northwest corner of Section 15 by a 2 ½” aluminum cap, PLS 24968, and at the north quarter corner of Section 15 a 3” aluminum cap, PLS 7755, bears S.89 °31 '33 " W.
Bearings used in this description are based upon the north line of the northwest quarter of Section 15, monumented at the northwest corner of Section 15 by a 2 ½” aluminum cap, PLS 24968, and at the north quarter corner of Section 15 a 3” aluminum cap, PLS 7755, bears S.89 °31 '33 " W.
July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019
Prepared by:
Prepared by:
Reams & Patterson, Inc. 2950 South Jamaica Court, #311 Aurora, Colorado 80014 (303) 745-4747
Reams & Patterson, Inc. 2950 South Jamaica Court, #311 Aurora, Colorado 80014 (303) 745-4747
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 5th DAY OF AUGUST, 2019, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER. /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk
Published in The Villager Published: August 8, 2019 Legal # 9153
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