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What an effort the city staff and volunteers put forth to bring the Cherry Hills Village community together for this anniversary. I went to a conference recently, where the topic of discussion was, “What is community?”
There were several examples that popped up from the crowd, but the underlying current was that community is a state of mind as a result of coming together and supporting one another...a group where you can give and receive support. Communities can come
in any shape and size and have different reasons for forming, but one thing is clear, the administrators of this sweet town of Cherry Hills Village are striving to provide its citizens a true sense of community. In recent years, through the efforts and dona-
tions of many wonderful and giving residents this residential haven has acquired a state-ofthe-art city hall, fire department and art pieces about the town. With John Meade Park being re-developed it was the perfect setting to celebrate the 75th an-
niversary of the city of Cherry Hills Village. Former mayor Doug Tisdale reminded everyone that Cherry Hills is considered the number one city to live in America. With the dedication Continued on page 5
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This map shows the location of each of GV’s four voting districts. Source: City of Greenwood Village
15 candidates have been certified to run for GV City Council in November BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
For the first time in more years than anyone we could find can remember, Greenwood Village will host competitive races for city council in every one of its four voting districts on November 2. City council races in GV are strictly nonpartisan and every
candidate runs independently. The two individual candidates who receive the highest number of votes are elected from each district. District residents can vote for up to two of the candidates listed on their ballot but, mathematically speaking, a ballot that contains a vote for only one candidate can be considered a “stronger” vote because it increases the number of votes for that candidate only, while
not increasing the total for any of the other candidates. For that reason, a voter who wants to provide the maximum support for a particular candidate will often vote for only one candidate of the three or four listed. There is no requirement that a voter check the box next to more than one name on their ballot. In GV district one, which is the westernmost district (and
original city boundaries) includes The Preserve, Bateleur, Green Oaks, the neighborhoods south of Belleview Avenue west of University Boulevard up to Clarkson Street, and the rural area near University Boulevard, newcomer Victoria Aguilar will be on the ballot, along with incumbent Dave Bullock, seeking a fourth and final term, plus two other first-time candidates, Mathew Schulz and Paul Weisner. Two of the four individual candidates will be elected. GV district two, which
crosses I-25, and includes The Landmark Towers, Georgetown Townhomes, several other condominium and apartment developments, and the Greenwood Hills neighborhood, along with businesses on DTC Boulevard. It will see newcomer-to-politics Bob Doyle seeking to fill one of the two seats presently held by incumbents Anne Ingebretsen and Dave Kerber, each running for a seventh term on the city council. In GV district three, mostly east of I-25 and south of Berry Street, the four candidates for the two city council spots will be Libby Barnacle, seeking a third term, Paul Baumann, running for the first time, Donna Johnston, hoping to be elected to a second term, and another first-time candidate, Kendall Kappler. GV district four, which includes the Cherry Creek High School campus and goes north as far as I-225 as well as south to Arapahoe Road via a flagpole annexation just west of Peoria Street, will also have four candidates in November. Seeking election to the two available positions are twoterm incumbent Judith M. Hilton and three new candidates Jeff Leitner, Jeff Reiman, and Tom Stahl. The other two-term incumbent, Tom Dougherty, chose not to run again. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Find bargains on books and media at the used book sale Dust off your bookshelf and make room for the new titles you will find at the Used Book Sale that starts on Thursday, September 9 and continues through Sunday, September
12. The sale will be held at The Streets at SouthGlenn (6851 S. Gaylord St., Ste. 236), next to the main fountain across from H&M. From Thursday through Saturday, the sale will be open
from 10 am until 7 pm and on Sunday from 11 am until 5 pm. At the sale, you will find thousands of gently-loved books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and collectible books,
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including classics and more at bargain prices. Sunday is bag day – we provide the bag and you fill it for only $8. Through book sales, the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries
raise funds to support library events and services. For more information, call 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) or visit arapahoelibraries.org/ book-sale.
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Art, more art!
P
ablo Picasso once said every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain one once the child becomes an adult. As an educator I know all too well that fading loss of faith in our creative muse as we grow older. Ask any kindergarten class which kids are artists, and every hand will go up. Ask the same question of a high school class and chances are no one will move, even the kids who do draw, paint, sing, dance, and create regularly. What happens to the artist in us all? Why do we stop seeing the world like an artist? This weekend I joined thousands of people at the Affordable Arts Festival in Littleton, and it filled my soul to see so many people turning out to support, not to mention get great deals on, original art. I picked up a unique and engaging multimedia collage from Palm Springs artist Richard Curtner. Last time, I came home with two pieces from Aurora artist Stanislav Sidorov. One, an impressionist urban landscape of figures walking in the rain, and the other an abstract-expressionist piece with a color scheme I couldn’t resist. Siddorov noticed me shifting between the two, unable to decide, so he gave me a discount for both. This weekend the Cherry Creek Arts Festival returns to Denver for the first time in two years. Front Range fans and aficionados of the arts are fortunate because Denver hosts a truly vibrant art scene. From a thriving, well-supported museum system with world class exhibits to the dozens of galleries downtown and out into the suburbs to First Fridays on the Sante Fe Art District to a seemingly endless string of art festivals and events, it is easy to get your art on in the metro area. It’s also quite simple to immerse ourselves in the fine arts, and that extends to opportunities for rediscovering that confident kindergarten artist in us all. A couple years ago, shortly after I turned fifty, I signed up for an abstract drawing class at the Curtis Art Center. It was my first art class since elementary school. The talented, inspiring teacher Christian Dore helped me rediscover the artist’s instinct buried deep inside, and I had so much fun I immediately signed up for his abstract acrylic painting class. His teaching approach was built upon encouragement and discovery, and it seemed everything I tried was “brilliant.” Perhaps more importantly, he always
talked about improving. “And this is just your first painting,” he said. “Imagine what number one hundred will look like.” Christian
also introduced me to Mirada Art Gallery, where he is currently exhibited. Sadly, while Denver-area residents have an art-rich world which seems to expand weekly, there is a distinct, intentional restricting of art experiences and opportunities in the education system. Beginning in 2001
with the passage of the No Child Left Behind act, the myopic focus on standardized test scores in reading and math has led to widespread cuts in art classes and fine arts programming. A recent study and article from the American Enterprise Institute noted that despite broad support for arts education, an increasing percentage of children are growing up in America with no exposure to the arts. This is despite broad consensus and definitive evidence that the arts positively impact the emotional and intellectual development of children and have a causal effect on higher achievement across all academic areas and student engagement. In 2002 mathematician and math professor Paul Lockhart published an essay entitled “A Mathematician’s Lament” in which he criticized our current model of
math education and called for viewing and teaching mathematics in a more aesthetic and intuitive manner. In making his case for the inherent beauty and art of math, Lockhart asserts “The first thing to understand is that mathematics is an art. The difference between math and the other arts, such as music and painting, is that our culture does not recognize it as such.”In the beloved movie Dead Poets Society, the humanities teacher John Keating strives to inspire a passion for the arts in the young men he teaches at a rigid boarding school. In teaching them to appreciate and even love poetry he tells them, “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.” We can, of course, include art on that list.
A recent study and article from the American Enterprise Institute noted that despite broad support for arts education, an increasing percentage of children are growing up in America with no exposure to the arts. This is despite broad consensus and definitive evidence that the arts positively impact the emotional and intellectual development of children and have a causal effect on higher achievement across all academic areas and student engagement.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY C NVERSATIONS Offices Closed Arapahoe County Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Visit arapahoegov.com/calendar Get the latest COVID-19 vaccine info The Colorado COVID vaccine hotline is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926) Facing eviction? Struggling to pay rent? Call 303-738-7891 today if paying rent has become a challenge during COVID-19. You may be eligible for short-term rental assistance through Arapahoe County. Visit arapahoegov.com/rentassistance Let’s get moving, Colorado! Join the High Line Canal Conservancy for the second annual Walk FOR the Canal—a movement challenge to support your 71-mile High Line Canal. You can join the Conservancy’s efforts to preserve, protect and enhance the High Line Canal by setting a distance-based goal and walk, bike, run or roll anytime, anywhere while raising much-needed funds for the High Line Canal now through October 10. Register today! highlinecanal.org/walk
Make a difference in your community Join the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Council and make a difference in your community. As a council member, you will join like-minded community members as part of a forum that shapes the community programs that are offered by Arapahoe County. The County is seeking an individual who has a non-profit background and is a resident of or has worked in the eastern portion of the County – making them uniquely positioned to be a voice for the needs of Go to arapahoegov.com/marriage to get started. those communities.Get details arapahoegov.com/csbg
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American generosity reigns in Afghanistan The debacle in Afghanistan is horrific with the death of 13 U.S. service members and Afghan citizens. We all know the story by now of the tragic withdrawal of American troops before getting our citizens and loyal Afghan supporters out of the country. The mercenary Afghan army, who were being paid by US taxpayers folded without firing a shot against the Taliban forces making strong headway across the rocky slopes. The point that I think many pundits miss is that the Taliban won the war. They are in charge and they gave us until Aug. 31 to withdraw Americans and our allies. At this writing it is unknown what will happen when this
deadline passes and we still have Americans left behind, some by choice, others just stranded. I hear voices calling that we should take back another airfield and support dissidents in a northern valley who are still willing to fight. This would extend the conflict for another decade or so, attempting to force our way of life on those who do not wish to follow our lifestyle or religion. A noble thought, but this conflict is over for now. I give President Biden credit for following in President Trump’s footsteps in wanting to end this 20-year debacle and withdraw the troops. The only problem was in how we withdrew and when. It has been a disaster and we can only hope that
the Taliban has some tolerance for those Americans left behind. I doubt that they will have much sympathy for natives who fought against them. But, the world is watching them closely, and they have some pressure to be civilized. There are some email photos moving around the internet showing dozens of pallets of U.S. hundred-dollar bills left behind. It appears to be millions of dollars, perhaps used to pay the deserting army forces. Early day Americans beat the daylights out of foreign mercenaries paid to fight in the early frontiers. It is estimated that we left 80 billion in some enormous amount of the latest military equipment, Black Hawk choppers, sniper rifles, ammunition, fuel, vehicles all now
owned by the victors. To the winners go the spoils at U.S. taxpayer’s expense. I don’t know who the active duty military commander of this actual deployment was, but he should resign or be court martialed. The buck stops with President Biden who has admitted his blame, but the military commanders who ran the show need to resign. It appears that no one was tending the store and we just quickly left, leaving millions of cash on pallets for the Taliban to capture. They really should thank us for our gifts and let the captured Americans stay for as long as they wish for our generosity. If any Afghans can get to Latin America, they can just walk across our Southern border and enter the United States - ISIS not invited.
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Sunday afternoon I could hardly turn off the television watching hurricane Ida ascending upon New Orleans and Louisiana. I have some newspaper friends in the Livingston Parish area. They have already had their newspaper flooded several times prior to this storm. Mother Nature is a powerful force. One can see by looking at the coastline that these powerful storms have been hitting the Southeastern land mass for millions of years, slowly eating away the coastlines. *** Attended a strawberry party at the home of a good friend Sat. night and heard the Cicadas chirping in the spacious back yard. Dianne explained that they have arrived two weeks early this year and that means we’re going to have an early Fall. These insects only emerge every 17 years and make noise for mating purposes. They apparently live on tree sap and have long lives. Strange insects. *** Longtime friend and Sigma Chi fraternity brother Gary Oakley sent me a clipping on the visit in 1810 of Alexis de Tocqueville to the United States. According to Gary here’s what the Frenchman had to say about America many years ago… In the year 1812 Alexis de
Tocqueville came to America for a visit. He made three prognostications based on what he observed. The first was that he saw America becoming the greatest nation in the world, he saw a work ethic and strength coupled with a strong faith that led him to this conclusion. This however was followed up with a problem. His second prediction stated, “I see that you Americans are a very compassionate people, this is a problem because there are going to be politicians who will be very ambitious and use your compassion to strengthen their personal political quests.” Now for the third and last prediction he made on his visit: “There will be those who will gain power by giving away resources and food and not requiring anyone to work for what they have been given.” He went on to say, “As a result people’s skills will eventually deteriorate, they will become dependent and be of no value to anyone.” Gary concludes with a question, does that sound familiar? *** There are a number of candidates running for city council, county commissioner positions and also school board candidates. All supposedly non-partisan races. We’re running announcements as we receive them. The Villager, South Metro
Denver Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters will hold a “Meet The Candidate Event” for Greenwood Village candidates on Monday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at The Dome at AMG bank. Working out the details presently but that appears to be the place, date and time, subject to change. Watch for an official announcement. We’re also monitoring the Aurora city council and Centennial elections and will feature candidates in those elections as they announce their candidacy. *** After 40 years at our present location we’re moving our newspaper office to the Streets at SouthGlenn. Our new address is 6972 S. Vine St., Suite 363, Centennial, Co. 80122. Phone numbers and email addresses remain the same. The Chamber is celebrating their 100th anniversary and The Villager is assisting in that September 24 event to be held at The Wings Over The Rockies facility. Tickets and sponsorships on sale now. *** Cherry Hills commemorated their 75th anniversary Saturday with a time capsule ceremony, placing the City/Villager newspaper anniversary edition in a time capsule to be opened years from now. Cherry Hills is a lasting example of what good
planning and zoning over 75 years can achieve. Once upon a time it was just farmland. *** An exciting announcement… The Villager has a sister newspaper in the mountains with the purchase recently of one of my very favorite newspapers, The Weekly Register-Call, the oldest weekly newspaper at 159 years in Colorado. The oldest daily newspaper by several months is the Pueblo Chieftain. I often quote historic items from the pioneer newspaper published uninterruptedly since 1862. We intend to continue the proud tradition of this Gilpin County newspaper. You will be reading more gold mining stories in the future. We have one of the best historical files on Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek in existence from publishing The Colorado Gambler for 25 years, with mining history the major theme of the newspaper, along with casino advertising. The Register-Call is a very unique newspaper and we’re proud to continue its very long historic tradition with their family of excellent reporters and columnists. Wonders never cease.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
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QUOTE of the WEEK I wantedoftothe play drums QUOTE WEEK because I fell in love with the glitter and the lights, but it wasn’t about adulation. It was being up there playing. - Charlie Watts
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musical success. He was also a regular guy, unlike some of the massive egos in the music world. Drum Magazine described him as, “Drummer, artist, husband, father, farm owner, jazz buff, style icon, and a quiet, soulful man of sharp wit — has rejected the hedonistic delights and survived the tumultuous travails associated with being a member and shareholder of The World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band. In a word, he’s been cool. Very cool!” Watts was married to wife Shirley for over 50 years, with a daughter and granddaughter. In the glitter world rock and roll, with long tours and groupies, it is rare and refreshing to see such a longstanding marriage. Watts did have his demons. In the 1980s
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Despite what Don McClean sang in “American Pie”, there is no specific day that the music died. From Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens to Elvis and many others, the music dies in piecemeal fashion, one musician at a time. The most recent death is iconic Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, passing away recently at age 80. Unlike other musicians who died at a young age, due to accidents or poor lifestyle choices, Watts played drums for the Rolling Stones since 1963, when JFK
was president. The Rolling Stones have been largely intact, with their current composition stable since 1975 when Ronnie Wood joined the band. Whether marriages or rock groups, many don’t last for 50 years, but the Stones BY BRIAN C. did. Despite the hard JOONDEPH driving, alcohol and drug-fueled lifestyle of many rockers, including the Stones, they are alive and singing well into their mid to late 70s, Watts being the oldest of the four. Their peer groups from the 1960’s, The Beatles and The
Who have each lost two of four of their early bandmates, but the Stones have defied age, remaining intact, still touring and sounding great, when most others of a similar age are retired to the beach or golf course. My family and I had the opportunity to see the Rolling Stones at the Pepsi Center in November 2005, a wonderful show and one for the memory banks of my kids, young at the time, not appreciating and growing up with Stones music as their parents did. Watts had an unorthodox but unique drumming style which was part of the Rolling Stones
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and passion of its current mayor Russell Stewart and the community support of his predecessors Laura Chrisman, Doug Tisdale, and Jeff Welbourne and others all present and promoting this community. For those residents that attended this event, it was splendid with great entertainment and food for the family. Attendees enjoyed several happenings at the picnic, such as a dedication of a time capsule, an ensemble choir performance by St Mary’s Academy and a live performance by the band Ted Parks and The Busted Bones. Kids and parents were dancing in the sun, all while the Arapahoe County Mounted Patrol skirted the park allowing neighbors to come meet the officers and steeds. We may not see the mounted patrol regularly in CHV as they tend to service our more densely populated areas in Arapahoe County, but they will make themselves available at community events such as this, so keep them in mind. Food was provided by a local Cherry Hills restaurant called Pinos Pizza near Hampden and Broadway and Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs from downtown on Larimer Street. The message was made clear from our mayor to support our local businesses. There isn’t a lot of commerce in Cherry Hills Village, but of those that the city does have, the request was made to support them. Currently there is an issue involving the future of Quincy Farms and what the citizens are desiring with that 17 acre property. Information can be found at www.cherryhillsvillage.com and then search Quincy Farm to review. Emailed opinions are requested by CHV City Council to be directed to quincyfarm@ cherryhillsvillage.com Lastly, there was a recap of a few critical points in the history of Cherry Hills that could have changed the makeup of the town entirely. Mayor
Stewart pointed out the events over the decades that would have changed the Village entirely. A few of his examples were, in the 1950s, Denver Country Club almost purchased the property that now holds the beautiful campus for Kent Denver School which is a treasure in the heart of this community. In 1967 there was a push from Cherry Hills to merge with Greenwood Village. This merging of towns was voted down by Greenwood Village residents; the mayor pointed out that Greenwood Village currently is structured very differently than Cherry Hills Village with the community holding dear to its minimal commerce and quiet serenity. In 1970 there were efforts to open up Quincy to I-25, which the residents voted down. Had this happened certainly Quincy would have opened up to become a busy thoroughfare. Who in Cherry Hills loves the drive down Quincy? Everyone, it is clear. The beauty of Quincy almost takes you back A
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in time to a time when life was a little slower to a time before freeways. As far as joining in at any future picnics hosted by this town, the bar was set pretty high to outdo that 75th anniversary event. I think the citizens can trust that the current and former mayors and staff know how to throw a wonderful party. This annual picnic should grow larger every year and become something everyone in Cherry Hills would find themselves prioritizing in an effort to foster more “community.”
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Rotary Club of Denver Southeast welcomes new president Doug Imhoff handed the reins from James Kreutz The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast (DSE) has transitioned leadership for the Rotary year of 2021-2022. The new President is Doug Imhoff. Doug and his wife, Khanh, are the founders of Imhoff Fine Residential Painting and he, perhaps rightfully, refers to himself as the “Founder” and “First Gentleman”, and not the “2nd Gentleman”. (He notes that his Siri thinks he is Mr. Emhoff, notable for other reasons – husband of VP Kamala Harris.) And, for all of you who are wondering, he is not related to the Imhoffs of local investment bank fame, Walt & family; although they are permitted to surf on his good reputation. Doug and his wife have been married for 27 years and have two daughters. One is finishing her studies at CU and the other has graduated and is pursuing her career as a sales manager. The story of Doug’s involvement in Rotary begins with a laugh. It’s truly all about the bacon. Doug was investigating Rotary approximately five years ago on the recommendation of a friend in Florida who had recently joined a club. At that time, DSE Rotary was meeting at Cherry Hills Country Club. Doug visited several clubs but when he came to the meeting for DSE, the bacon was so good, he thought he’d put some in his pocket for later. But, being a thoughtful fellow who wanted to stay married, he thought better of it. Khanh suggested – knowing her husband – that he line his pockets before breakfast so the act of smuggling bacon wouldn’t leave a grease stain in his pants
pocket. Or so the story goes… And yes – it gets better each time he tells it! In truth, though, Doug said he joined DSE Rotary to “get out of my head” and “expand my circle”. Clearly, he has done that. Doug served as Sergeant at Arms for two years before being elected President. “He has brought energy, thoughtfulness, and a new kind of leadership to the club. He hopes to continue to foster the growth of the club by expanding its membership in numbers and cultivating greater diversity,” said DSE’s Chair of Public Image Kim DeCoste. When he is not coordinating a fine residential painting project, he can be found in the kitchen cooking gourmet meals or wielding a hammer as an amateur carpenter. His favorite retreat is in his “bunker” where he builds and displays an impressive collection of WWII tank models, and also where he can be found “fixing & fussing with” his collection of vintage audio gear. It should be noted that thanks to the efforts of a group of DSE Rotarians under outgoing President, Jim Kreutz, the Denver Southeast Club has a burgeoning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee currently led by Mary Sklar. President-elect of DSE is Shari Lutz. The upcoming largest fund-
raiser is the Woohoomanity Challenge on Saturday, September 25, a fun bike ride in conjunction with Denver Century Ride. This year’s goal is to raise $100,000. ”The Woohoo is a statewide Rotary fundraiser directed by a board representing all the participating clubs,” said Pat McGuckin who chairs the Woohoomanity board. Family and friends and supporters are welcome to join the ride or volunteer to make a difference. Riders pay Denver Century $64.- $99. Depending on the route selected. (Cost includes police, rest stops, lunch, beverages, a post-party and much more! Individuals should visit www.woohoomanity.org for more information. The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast was founded in 1985 (District 5450) and continues to have a robust presence in our community as well as through global efforts in several areas. Rotary International has 6 key areas of focus and the DSE Club has impact in each of those areas: Promoting Peace. Saving Mothers and Chldren. Fighting Disease. Supporting Education. Providing Clean Water. Growing Local Economies. The broad range of programs enables members to find rewarding participation in local community and international projects. In-person meetings are scheduled to resume Thursday, September 30. Please visit: www.dserotary.org for more information.
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Spouses are active participants in Rotary life - Doug and Khanh Imhoff at one of the many events Outgoing President Jim Kreutz introduces incoming President Doug Imhoff Rotary photos courtesy of DSE member Dr. James Stambaugh
RIGHT: Garden party at the home of former DSE President Abbas Rajabi
“You can’t save the world, but you can become a Rotarian and leave the world better than you found it!” Pat McGuckin chairs the statewide Woohoomanity Challenge (Bike Ride fundraiser) on Saturday, September 25
Doug Imhoff and wife Khanh out in the community
– Doug Imhoff, President Rotary Club of Denver Southeast 2021-2022
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The 2nd Annual Milestones for Maxwell Golf Tournament was held July 29 at Fossil Trace Golf Club. Amber Freed, Founder, CEO & mother was happy to report that the golf tournament raised $250,000. Amber said that $2,000,000 of the $4,000,000 required to advance a Phase One clinical trial was all raised via the GoFundMe and in thanks to the golf tournament. During the shutdown gene therapy stalled because scientists could not go into the laboratories to work. Every known FDA drug was tested against Maxwell’s mutation in a petri dish hoping to lead to a new discovery. In Dec. news was received that a drug named Ravicti, primarily used for urea cycle disorders, had a large positive impact on Maxwell’s disease so a trial was organized. Maxwell was the first patient in August at
Weill Cornell in New York City. Ravicti costs $850,000 a year but the manufacturer has donated a year’s supply. Maxwell is showing signs of improvement; he has less body stiffening, less eye rolling and his developmental trajectory has improved. Maxwell and twin sister
Riley love Pez dispensers but they always broke my heart because Maxwell did not have the fine motor skills to retrieve the candies, according to Amber. Amber and her husband Mark
both cried. Amber said that they feel like they are finally getting to know their beautiful son and Children’s of Colorado has championed their cause and they were so proud to write a giant check in order to sponsor the trial. SLC6A1 has been liked with Parkinson and they are hopeful the gene therapy that is being created will benefit the Parkinson’s community also. Their goal is to begin the gene therapy trial within the next 18 months. Amber said, “the drug is not a cure - it is not gene therapy - but it has the potential to buy Maxwell time”. Amber said that there are no guarantees in life, but that they would not made it this far without media coverage, key introduction, donations, Facebook birthday fundraisers, silent auction, golf tournaments, etc. Amber said, “the gene therapy treatment is progressing spectacular. It’s a when - not an if. They are moving at the speed of light years for science and I’m very hopeful it will be in time for my little man, Maxwell.”
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How did you know you loved art? How did you know you loved art?
I was born and raised in Osaka, Japan. The Osaka city museum was five-minute walk from my parent’s house and my frequent visits to the museum, regardless of the types of exhibitions, were always stimulating my vision and imagination throughout from my childhood to my adult life.
What inspires your creativity?
Living in an urban environment, both in Osaka and in Denver, I found that the material abundance in everyday life brings me constant inspirations regarding shapes, shades, textures, and compositions. As a long time antique textile collector, woven patterns and their complexities also guide my vision of layering on a paper.
What’s your favorite piece of art by you or someone else?
This is a woodblock print (1958) by Umetaro Azuchi, titled “White Image” Japan.
What do you enjoy most about being artist?
My production time at the printing studio is treasured. It is a simple yet most mindful time between myself, the printing plate, and the paper. An ability to produce a tangible piece of work on a paper by bringing out my inner voice is such a fulfilling process.
How did you know you loved art?
I first took up oil and pastel painting when my mother, an accomplished artist, moved to Denver in 1990 and I painted with her to spend time together. This led to other lessons and to an real interest in art and painting.
What inspires your creativity?
I like expressing myself creatively and learning from my efforts to be a better painter. As an engineer, this side of me had not been a worked as much, but I will say that even in work I was known as an idea guy so being innovative is something I have enjoyed and been good at for a while.
What’s your favorite piece of art by you or someone else?
I don’t have a favorite piece of artwork, of mine or of other artists. I do like impressionistic art and have enjoyed works by Monet and Van Gogh especially for their creativity. I like Andrew Wyeth’s work as well, probably for his compositions and the work he put into it.
What do you enjoy most about being an artist?
Since retirement I am more serious about my art I have had some great learning experiences, have met some wonderful people who are also artist so we have this in common and can now share the journey. Attached is one of my Square Series paintings that I did mostly in 2020 and early 2021, while COVID was raging. This is a painting from a scene in Bear Creek Park near Hampden Ave. My objective in this and some other paintings that are from winter photos of this area was to learn how to paint snow.
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I started drawing at age 2 or 3 so it just felt natural to me from the start. I never really thought about specifically “loving” art, I just knew I had to do it. It had a very calming influence on me.
What inspires your creativity?
My inspiration has always come from nature. When I first moved to Colorado, I was struck by the dry environment and wanted to build vessels to catch and hold water. My vessels became very organic and anthropomorphic as my time became consumed by raising a family and watching my children grow. Now that they have all left the nest, I am back to pure nature. I am awed by the beauty and resilience of our natural environment and saddened by the havoc us humans are wreaking.
What’s your favorite piece of art by you or someone else?
That’s a hard one because I love so much of the art being made today. One image that comes to mind often is an installation piece called ‘Uncertain Journey’ by Chiharu Shiota. I’d love to see any of her installations in person. I also love the vessels of Ashraf Hanna and Richard DeVore.
What do you enjoy most about being an artist?
I love working in my studio, listening to music, and losing myself in the task at hand.
How did you know you loved art?
I’ve never known a world without art, it has always been part of my life. So maybe I should say I just didn’t know any differently! I assume everyone loves art!
What inspires your creativity?
Just about everything inspires me, human beings, connections of all sorts, common well loved objects like coffee cups or gardening gloves, textures, song lyrics, good wine…
What’s your favorite piece of art by you or someone else?
Ahh, I can’t just pick one, The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, all that fabulous pattern and the tender embrace. I’ve always loved Aboriginal Dot Painting, full of dream stories and secret symbols. I can’t leave out the stylized Fayum portraits, ancient encaustic works that allow us to see a human glimpse of history. If you ask me next week, there might be a whole different cast of characters!
What do you enjoy most about being an artist?
The opportunity to connect with people is definitely the best part of being an artist. Art is a huge global conversation.
Please share with our readers a piece of art that will be for purchase at the venue?
This piece, Pear Up, has been a study in process. It is truly mixed media. I started photographing pears, using the photos in printing-making, then painting on the prints, using these prints as collage then painting really large pears. The more I worked the more opportunities for continued process appeared. The pear is a symbol for grace, nobility, comfort, longevity, fertility; it is that perfect female shape. In the final rendering, these pears are shown singularly and in groups, overlapping each other, building on history, aligning with intended patterns, a lot like our own stories and communities.
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While nowhere near the numbers we saw last November and December, the trend in the number of new COVID-19 cases is going in the wrong direction.
Tri-County Health ends the debate on masks while the virus just won’t go away BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
As of August 31, 796 Coloradans were hospitalized with COVID-19, virtually all of whom had the Delta variant and were unvaccinated. Statewide, 82 percent
of acute care hospital beds were in use. According to the latest data available, in the Tri-County Health Department area, COVID-19 positivity rates ranged from 7% to 8% and the seven-day cumulative incidence rate of new cases ranges from 153 to 191, putting it in status red.
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SPORTS
The ‘rainy season’ is here, and the storm is building
What I’m calling the rainy season begins next week. That’s when the National Football League—sports betting’s biggest attraction—commences its first 17-game season in history. According to The Wall Street Journal, Caesars Entertainment Inc., DraftKings Inc. and FanDuel Group are the NFL’s official sportsbook partners in a five-year, $1 billion (billion, with a B) deal that allows them to display game highlights and team logos in their gambling apps, as well as advertise during game telecasts—a first. WynnBET, BetMGM, Points Bet and Fox Bet also are authorized to advertise during games. The NFL, reported The Journal, capped the number of sports betting services that could advertise (and the number of in-game spots) to prevent them from dominating telecasts and turning off fans who don’t gamble—and may even disapprove. The tens of thousands of people who do bet—from avid fans to serious gamblers—will risk millions of dollars on not only the outcomes of games, beginning with Dallas at Tampa Bay next Thursday night, but also: whether the sum of the score of any given game will be greater or less than the Over/Under number; whether the first score of a game will be a touchdown or a
field goal, and if a touchdown, whether it’s a run or a pass play; in which quarter the most points will be scored; and countless other prop (short for proposition) bets. Colorado bettors, however, won’t be able to wager on what color the Gatorade will be when a given coach is doused at the victorious conclusion of a specific game; nor will they be allowed to put their money on Heads or Tails in the pre-game coin toss. Such propositions are not resolved by skill; thus, they’re off limits—at least, in the Centennial State. (Some other states are not as discriminating.) The object of all this betting, as the hip gal in the DraftKings TV commercial says, is to “MAKE . . . IT . . . RAIN,” which is gamble-speak for winning a bunch of money. Online sports betting in Colorado was legalized in the November 2019 election and went into effect May 1, 2020. Since then, numerous betting services have bombarded residents (especially Rockies TV viewers and radio listeners) with “new customer” promotions such as “risk-free” bets and one-time returns ranging between 150-to-1 and 500-to-1. Of course, those “first-timers” don’t receive actual money. They “win” or are “reimbursed” betting credit, so that they will play again
and, presumably, again and again. Drug pushers use a similar tactic, discounting the first few hits until a “new customer” is hooked, then raising the price. Colorado is one of 22 states (including nearby New Mexico and Arizona) in which legalized sports betting is currently operational (plus the District of Columbia). Ten more states, including neighboring Nebraska and Wyoming, have legalized sports wagering and soon will be operational. The online sports-betting boom is so great that, last Friday, it was reported that 24-7 sports cable Goliath ESPN is exploring a multibillion-dollar (this, too, is billion, with a B) branding deal with one or more of BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and possibly other major players in the burgeoning field. One of those other possibilities is NFL partner Caesar’s Entertainment, which paid $4 billion (also with a B) to acquire British sports-betting giant William Hill then formed Caesar’s Sportsbook. A deal with any of these could result in the sportsbook incorporating ESPN’s name into its own and committing to a significant advertising presence on the network. Similarly, Major League Baseball has gone to great lengths to maintain control over the announced distance of every home run, to force betting services to rely on ball clubs as the source of the data that determines the outcome of those prop bets. And that’s only a start. In the future, the ties between betting services and MLB Network will grow, and real-time wager-
ing will be a staple. Participation is increasing steadily, but it’s virtually impossible to say exactly how many Coloradans place bets even in a given month, because so many are playing with multiple betting services. Money, though, is another matter. Sports betting nationwide is projected to reach $4 billion this year, and will only grow from there. In October 2020—one month—almost $211 million was wagered in Colorado alone. In June of this year—eight months later—almost $230 million was bet in our state ($74.88 million on basketball, $54.55 million on baseball). Ninety-nine percent of all wagering was transacted online. In those two months, the “house” or the bookies or the betting services (choose your term) recorded a winning percentage of better than 8.25% in Colorado— after taxes, promotional costs and payouts to bettors who won. Taxes benefit the Colorado Water Plan. Sports betting in Colorado, of course, isn’t limited to pro football, or even to pro sports. Or to “sports.” The chairman of the Colorado Gaming Control Commission, Richard Nathan, tells me you can even wager on Corn Hole! He also said there was an Over-Under number on Joey Chestnut in this year’s Hot Dog-Eating con-
test at New York’s Coney Island. (Chestnut broke his own world record and went “Over” by consuming 76 dogs—with buns.) Getting back to the rainy season, what about the Broncos? BetMGM’s pre-season Money Line on Denver winning Super Bowl LVI next February is +5000, which means a $100 wager pays $5,000 if they win. That equates to 50-1 odds. (Pittsburgh Steelers also is +5000. Nineteen teams have a better chance than the Broncos and Steelers, according to this betting service.) Chairman Nathan eschews personal judgments about gambling, noting that he and the commission are charged only with ensuring that betting services are playing by the rules and bettors aren’t being cheated. Which is reassuring detachment. Nonetheless, I’d feel I was remiss if I didn’t conclude this column with the salve the betting services are required to include in their ads: “Gambling problem? Call …” (The National Problem Gambling Helpline Network line is 1-800-522-4700.) Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 13 books, seven of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at info@comserv books.com.
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not the end of it. On August 24, the county commissioners passed a resolution “requesting the school board to exercise discretion and decline to adopt TCHD’s public health order,” and on August 25, Douglas County’s attorney sent a letter to TCHD asking that the mask order be voided due to issues with how the meeting resulting in its adoption was conducted. Further north, Adams County Commissioners on August 24 voted 3-2 to also opt of the TCHD public health order, at the same time criticizing the fact that the opt-out option was permitted. Nevertheless, several of the 12
separate school districts that Adams County residents attend, announced that they would follow TCHD’s order requiring masks indoors for children too young to be vaccinated. Arapahoe County Commissioners planned a public meeting for August 31 to discuss and hear from the public on the subject of whether they too should opt out of TCHD’s August 18 public health order. TCHD saw the trend and regrouped. On August 30, the Tri-County Health Department Board of Health voted to rescind their policy of allowing opt-outs to countywide public health orders by Boards of County Commissioners. They also rescinded
their August 18 school mask order that two of the three counties under their jurisdiction had already opted out of. Then they put in place a universal mask order for all schools and child care entities in Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties requiring facial coverings to be worn by all individuals aged two years and older in all school and child care settings, regardless of vaccination status, “effective September 1, 2021 until December 31, 2021, unless amended, extended or rescinded.” The most significant difference with the new order is that it also includes students over the age of 12 who are old enough to be vaccinated. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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How to handle your Medicare coverage if you move SAVVYSENIOR
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Dear Readers, What to do when a loved one dies. (Part 1 of 2) The following are some of the important matters that should be attended to at a time when the grief of the family might easily cause some of them to be overlooked. I. IMMEDIATE STEPS TO BE TAKEN UPON DEATH Colorado law requires a qualified medical professional to be notified, to make the official pronouncement of death. If your loved one dies at home: • Call your physician or local hospital, so they can come and verify the cause and approximate time of death; • If you are using hospice care, instead, call the hospice provider and they will handle these matters for you; • Follow any religious observances that your family member requested; • Call family members who may wish to spend private time with your loved one before the mortuary removes the body; • Call your funeral director, who will assist in transporting the body to the mortuary; and • If documents exist regarding your family member’s final arrangement plans, such as for a funeral, cremation, organ donation, etc., follow such plans, if possible. • If your loved one dies in a hospital: • The medical staff will assist you with the paperwork if the body or organs are to be donated, or if there will be an autopsy; • The medical staff can make the official pronouncement of death; and • The medical staff will coordinate with the mortuary or crematory for the arrangements to transfer the body. II. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY/ FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
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hit the home when everyone is at the funeral; • Determine if any funeral or cremation arrangements have been prearranged and, if not, contact a mortuary to initiate such arrangements; • Arrange to have the decedent’s mail handled securely. Consider transferring the address for mail delivery to the Personal Representative nominated in the decedent’s Will, or to another responsible person and, if necessary, direct the Post Office to withhold delivery temporarily; and • Consider advising the following persons of the decedent’s death, for example: relatives, attorney, clergy (schedule a service if desired), business associates, professional organizations, clubs or charities, insurance agent, personal banker, neighbors, friends, local newspaper for obituary (usually taken care of by the mortuary) and personal physicians.
III. ADDITIONAL STEPS • Locate the person’s original Will (or a copy, if the original cannot be found); • Contact a probate attorney, to discuss the probate process, including how to transfer assets and how to deal with heirs or devisees and how to report taxes; • Contact an accountant or tax preparer, to assist with gathering information as to the decedent’s assets and to determine what returns should be filed; • Notify Social Security at (800) 772-1213, to stop monthly deposits and learn about benefits; • Notify Veterans Affairs, to stop monthly checks and learn about benefits; • Contact businesses or persons delivering personal services to the decedent, such as newspapers and magazines, to terminate their delivery; • If the death was caused by the wrongdoing of another person (as in an automobile collision), find witnesses, take pictures, call the police and an attorney so that the rights of the family to recover damages for the death can be protected and preserved; • Contact all insurance companies. Make certain there is adequate liability and loss insurance in force to protect all assets and all persons concerned; • Locate important legal and financial documents; and
Medigap plans differently, so plan designs are different in those three states). But be aware that Medigap costs vary by location, so your monthly Medigap policy premium may be higher or lower depending on the cost of medical care in your new area. Call your provider and tell them the new ZIP code, and they’ll let you know the cost. Sometimes you’ll be pleasantly surprised that it’s lower. If it’s not, you could look for a cheaper policy. However, you may have to undergo medical underwriting. Medigap policies come with their own rules for enrolling, and some states have different enrollment standards than others. • An inventory of household goods and personal effects should be made as soon possible after death so these can be identified and safeguarded.
What are the four key medical/ estate plan documents you need now? Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust). Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals. Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 28: What to Do When Someone Dies, Aaron L. Evans, Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/ Senior-Law-Handbook.
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GV to hold public safety open house BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On Tuesday, September 14 the City of Greenwood Village will hold a public safety open house at its City Hall located in 6060 S. Quebec St. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. GV police officers will be on hand for this fun event. Members of the Emergency Response Team, K–9 handlers, detectives, crime scene technicians, and other first responders will be there to talk
about what they do. The public is invited to find out how they do their jobs and get important tips for maintaining a safe and secure environment. Visitors will be able to tour police vehicles and see all the interesting tools and equipment used by law enforcement. There will be games, activities, and giveaways, along with food for purchase. You don’t need to RSVP. Just come and bring your family for a fun and informative experience. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
Abolish the filibuster
President Biden has handled our voting rights crisis. He’s advocated for voting rights legislation and asked Congress to take action, but he’s failed to do one very obvious thing that would change this fight: unequivocally support ending the filibuster. The Jim Crow filibuster is the thing standing in the way of passing once in a generation legislation like the For
the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. If Biden actually wants the Senate to pass those bills, he needs to use his influence as president to get the Senate to abolish the filibuster. Anything less is a failure to meet this crisis. Laurie Baldwin Aurora
Biden must do the right thing
We need him to come out and fully support ending the filibuster so the Senate can finally pass voting rights legislation like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. With the filibuster intact, these bills stand little chance of passing. We need the president to use his power of office to
pressure the Senate to end the filibuster and clear a path for voting rights reform. We can’t out-organize voter suppression. History will remember how President Biden handles these attacks on our right to vote. I’m urging him to do the right thing. Jerry Martin Greenwood Village
Since the 2020 presidential election, state Republicans have passed 18 voter suppression laws in 30 across the country. And there will be more coming out of GOP-held state legislatures before the end of the year unless Congress acts swiftly to protect our voting rights. So far, I have seen more talk than action in the way In November 2020, millions of voters like me went to the polls and cast a ballot for Joe Biden. Now, with a relentless GOP attack on our voting rights underway, I’m asking President Biden to return the favor. It’s time for Biden to go further than talking about supporting voting rights legislation.
CHV is still flummoxed by Quincy Farm, seeks public input BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
After careful planning of the bequest together with city officials, including the placement of a strong conservation easement, Catherine “Cat” Anderson passed away in 2016, leaving 17.5-acre Quincy Farm (QF) at 4400 E. Quincy Ave. in Cherry Hills Village to the city. In the five years since, countless hours have been spent by dozens and dozens of CHV citizens, as well as city staff and elected officials, trying to determine how to best accomplish Cat Anderson’s clearly outlined vision for her property. As we have previously written, a draft master plan for QF formulated in 2020 brought about a backlash from the last remaining tenant on the property, several nearby neighbors, and Natalie Anderson, Cat’s granddaughter. After Natalie wrote to the city last summer, “to express our strong interest in exploring a potential transfer of QF back to our family,” the city council eventually chose to issue an open request for proposals for the property. Two proposals were received on July 14, one from Natalie Anderson on behalf of the Anderson family and one from the Cherry Hills Land Preserve. A significant difference between the two proposals is that the Anderson family proposal anticipates that title to the property will be transferred back to the family, which will then be responsible for virtually all costs associated with its maintenance and operation. The Cherry Hills Land Preserve proposal presumes that CHV
will retain title to QF and overall financial responsibility for its maintenance and operation. One of the factors that led up to the current situation is the estimated cost of deferred maintenance on the property, however that amount is itself in significant dispute. At the CHV city council meeting on August 3, two residents appeared to testify during the audience participation period on the subject of QF. Linda Behr, a 36-year resident of the city, referred to QF as “a jewel,” and “a beautiful precious commodity.” She also pointed to the fact that Anderson could have easily bequeathed her property to her family but instead chose to give it to all the citizens of CHV by leaving it to the city. She favored the proposal from the Cherry Hills Land Preserve. Rebecca Benes, who has lived near QF for 41 years, appeared at the meeting to say that she strongly favored the proposal submitted by Natalie Anderson on behalf of her family. During the discussion that evening about how the city council move toward making a decision on QF, Councilmember Dan Sheldon emphasized the importance of, “an open, transparent public process,” noting that he hoped a significant number of CHV residents would participate. Sheldon added that the city’s policy of video-recording its meetings and study sessions will be very helpful in maximizing the number of citizens who have access to the discussions and he thanked Mayor Russell for introducing the idea of video-recording CHV meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Katy Brown said, “Unequivocally, the
most important thing is that we hear from the residents of Cherry Hills Village,” adding, “We have talked and talked and talked... It is time…for this body to act. I have said it before and I’ll say it again, I am not in support of transferring ownership of any open space…That’s a dealbreaker for me.” She also pointed out that, “These are not the only two options,” noting the longstanding work of the city’s QF citizen’s committee. Councilmember Al Blum said he agreed with Brown that CHV should not transfer title to this property and that there are other alternatives in addition to the two proposals received. Brown then pointed the council to the possibility that this issue will bring “divisiveness and animosity” to the community. On Tuesday, September 21 at 5:30 PM at Cherry Hills Village City Hall, Natalie Anderson and representatives of the Cherry Hills Land Preserve will make presentations “of possible future options” (their proposals) for the property. City Council members
will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters, after which members of the public will be invited to offer comments. The meeting will be livestreamed via the Cherry Hills Village website so that anyone can watch it as it happens. It will also be video recorded so that it can be seen and heard later through the city website or YouTube, just like all other CHV public meetings held at city hall. The council has emphasized that no decision will be made about the property that evening, it is only for the purpose of information and public input. On Wednesday, October 6 at 5:30 PM, the city council will tour QF with Natalie Anderson. On Wednesday, October 13 at 5:30 PM, the city council will tour QF with the Cherry Hills Land Preserve. Both tours are considered open meetings and members of the public may also participate. You can read the full proposals, along with multiple other background documents about
QF, including public comments that have been received, on the CHV website at https://www. cherryhillsvillage.com/549/ Request-for-Proposals-Quincy-Farm. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
Natalie Anderson has offered to have her family take back her grandmother Cat’s property to ensure that the vision of the conservation easement is carried out.
Photo by Freda Miklin
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Arapahoe County Sheriff being investigated for altercation in GV darts, shuffleboard, foosball, and core-hole that can be played for $12/hour. They offer pizza, drinks, and live bands who play up close to patrons, along with an 8,500-square foot outdoor beer garden. The Villager reached out to the City of Greenwood Village for a statement. City Manager John Jackson told us, “We are aware of an incident that involved Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown that occurred at Pindustry in the City of Greenwood Village. It is currently under investigation. Until all facts are investigated, no other information is available at this time.”
Late in the afternoon of August 31, Sheriff Brown released this statement, “I am currently aware of an investigation involving me, and I believe others which occurred at Pindustry. I have not been made aware of the details of the allegations against me. I have fully cooperated with police and look forward to commenting on the situation at a later date when appropriate.” FOX31 reported that they were told by law enforcement sources that “a fight took place on August 21 at Pindustry involving Brown,” and that they reached out to the Sheriff, “over an accusation that he
was seen on surveillance video putting his hands on the neck of another man.” No official sources have released any details about the incident. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
2021 KIA Sorento is a masterful SUV
ment. One of the best new features is when signaling a lane change, a round photo of the rear left lane appears on the dashboard screen showing the rear blind spot lane. A very useful safety feature that should be adapted by major car companies. There are drive mode selections including a snow mode. Along with the all-wheel drive feature the Sorento is equipped with LED fog lights, heated steering wheel and front seats. While not safety rated, the vehicle has forward collision avoidance that is critical with so many front-end accidents on our highways. The blind spot monitor is outstanding and so is the rear cross-traffic alert, so handy at the grocery store parking lot. The Sorento has captain chairs
in the first two rows and fold up seats in the rear spacious rear cargo area. The second-row seats slide and fold, making a large cargo area great for skis and snowboards. The Bose sound system is easy to manipulate. There are UBS chargers in all three rows and a front seat wireless charging pad. Other extra features include a panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, a rear hand’s free trunk life gate, and roof rails for more storage capacity. But last, and most significant, this is just an outstanding vehicle to drive with a perfect combination of turbo/engine and transmission and a comfortable drive. For a six-passenger capacity vehicle the overall fuel economy of 24 mpg. is a major plus with rapidly rising gasoline prices. The larger SUV’s can cost money at the fuel pumps now and probably in the future. KIA is a strong brand and the Sorento is outstanding.
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On August 31, multiple news sources reported that Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown was being investigated for an altercation in which he was involved at Pindustry earlier this month. Pindustry is a sprawling, two-level entertainment venue spanning over 54,000 square feet that opened two months ago at 7939 E. Arapahoe Road in Greenwood Village. It has traditional as well as duck-pin bowling, original-type pinball games, billiards, ping-pong, BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST Sometimes you just connect with a test car from the first few miles to the end of the test drive period. The 2021 KIA Sorento was a driving pleasure from the first minute and mile. The “Aruba Green” paint shimmering in the late August sunshine and the black leather trimmed interior was inviting. This deluxe Sorento X-Line all-wheel drive has a suggested manufacturer’s list price of $42,500. The vehicle is completely loaded with a long list of desirable options such as a Bose premium sound system and 20” matte finished alloy wheels. KIA has been rated the number one mass market brand in initial
quality for the past six years in a row. The Korean based car giant has expanded their quality vehicles around the globe and the Sorento is assembled in West Point, Georgia, with as USA engine and Korean
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Tyler Brown was elected Arapahoe County Sheriff in November 2018 and will be up for re-election in 2022.
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Published in The Villager Published: September 2, 2021 Legal # 10370 ___________________________
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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: FAITHFUL CALDWELL Child, and concerning TIFFANI WILLIAMS AND JOHN DOE, Respondents, and concerning MARVINCENT WILLIAMS, Special Respondent. Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889
Case No: 21JV108 Division: 23 NOTICE OF STATUS HEARING REGARDING SPECIAL RESPONDENT MARVINCENT WILLIAMS TO THE RESPONDENTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Status Hearing regarding MARVINCENT WILLIAMS is set for November 12, 2021 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ beth.dumler •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom. •Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below. If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When
prompted enter code 926 041 808 #. 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. /s/ Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: September 2, 2021 Legal # 10371 ___________________________
GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING PETITION FOR EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Exclusion of Property has been filed with the District Court, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to exclude property from the Marin Metropolitan District. A copy of the Petition for Exclusion of Property can be obtained through the offices of the City Attorney for the City of Greenwood
Village, 6060 S. Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 (303) 486-5742. /s/ TONYA HAAS DAVIDSON, CITY ATTORNEY Published in The Villager Published: September 2, 2021 Legal # 10372 ___________________________
SPECIAL DISTRICTS 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT EAST TOLL GATE REACH 4 DOVE HILL (Contract No. CPR19-0001-C-2) Notice is hereby given that at 10 a.m. MST on September 27, 2021, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to Edge Contracting Inc. 1453 Brickyard Road, Golden CO 80403 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing
of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the abovementioned date and time of final settlement. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim. Published in The Villager First Publication: September 2, 2021 Last Publication: September 9, 2021 Legal # 10373 ___________________________
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THE GREAT COLORADO AIR SHOW October 16 & 17 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying the team’s new aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet which is 25% larger than their predecessor jet. Tickets went on sale July 6 and sold online through The Great Colorado Air Show. Tickets will not be available on site during show days. Visit www.greatcoloradoairshow.com.
ART ON THE GREEN Sept. 11 & 12 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Curtis Park in Greenwood Village. A juried art fair featuring only Colorado artists with 80-90 booths. Food trucks and local musicians. Partnered with the Women of Steel Studio Tour by bus. Info: Chris Stevens, 303-708-6110 or cstevens@greenwodvillage.com
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SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER’S 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Sept. 24, 6-11 p.m. at Wings Over The Rockies. Honorary Chair, Brian Vogt, former SMDC President and Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Tickets: 303-795-0142
ONLINE SOCRATES CAFE EVENT Meeting each Friday, Sat. & Tue. & 1st Sunday from 6:30 -8:00 p.m. on zoom meeting 4167 450840 Free. Info: Call John Wren 303-861-1447.
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AURORA CHAMBER TO HONOR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS “We’re All in This Together.” Nominations of individuals or businesses can be made at www. aurorachamber.org Honor champ-ions that have played a major role in assisting society throughout the global pandemic. Double Tree by Hotel Denver, 3203 Quebec St., Denver. Oct. 15,11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
of Nature and Science. Join Colorado’s leading nonprofit CEOs for an in-depth conversation on hanging through crisis and the vital connection between business and nonprofit communities. Remarks: Debbie Brown, President, Colo. Business Roundtable and Moderator: Ed Sealover, Senior Reporter, Denver Business Journal; Panel: Sue Gass, Dave Schunk, Michelle Sie Whitten, Janice Sinden and George Sparks.
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The interior of this convertible is covered with luxurious brown leather making a rich, warm feel. The dash and controls are abundant with many selections for navigation and technical features. The seats are ventilated, heated and cooled, with 10-way adjustable front seats. The Lexus 12 speaker premium sound system is outstanding with excellent sound projection, important with the top down. The car is fully loaded with the latest safety features including run/flat tires on 20”10-spoke cast alloy wheels. The car has excellent brakes with high performance aluminum calipers. The car has an adaptive suspension system suited to the performance selection. Sitting in the garage or at a charitable event with valet parking, this Lexus convertible makes a statement about auto excellence and who can own and drive such a masterpiece of fun and sunshine.
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SMDC announces honorary chair for 100-year anniversary gala Sept. 24, 2021 6 pm - 11 pm The gala serves as a kickoff to a year of celebratory events to commemorate the 100-year anniversary.
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The South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) recently selected Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Botanic Gardens, Brian Vogt, as its honorary chair for the organization’s 100-year anniversary gala to be held on September 24, 2021.
incredibly deep roots in the community and a network of friendships that touch so many people, businesses and cities in south metro Denver. He is the perfect choice for our honorary chair to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.”
Prior to joining the Denver Botanic Gardens in 2007, Vogt spent 14 years as president and CEO of the South Metro Denver Chamber and four years as the organization’s vice president of economic development. He holds nearly 30 years of experience in community leadership, fundraising, organizational management and service to the region.
The September anniversary gala will be held at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum located on the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver from 6 – 11 p.m, and serves as a kickoff to a year of celebratory events to commemorate the 100-year anniversary. The event will be blacktie optional and is open to all current chamber members and their guests, as well as past chamber members and their guests.
“The Brian Vogt Award is the most coveted award given by SMDC during its annual award celebration and the Denver Botanic Gardens are long-time Chamber members. We could not have a more worthy business, community and civic leader to be our honorary chair in celebrating our centennial anniversary,” said President and CEO Jeff Keener of the South Metro Denver Chamber. “Brian has
For additional information and ticket registration visit BestChamber.com/Gala.