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MAYOR RON HAPPY HOLIDAYS
As we approach the Winter Solstice and our most festive annual holidays, both religious and secular, let me be one of the first to wish you Happy Holidays! Please make a point of taking time to be with family, friends and neighbors. Should you celebrate outside of your home or business, please consider booking reservations at one of our many varied fine establishments. You can access our business directory of all of our restaurants online at www.greenwoodvillage.com. Above all be safe. I want everyone to have a happy memory of this holiday season and a joyous celebration for a new year. Ron Rakowsky rrakowsky@ greenwoodvillage.com 303-486-5741
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The holiday lights at the Greenwood Athletic Club.
Even with a reduced budget from previous years, we can still do great things for the residents and businesses of our community! Because of the slow growth of our local and national economy, the City Council made it a priority to continue to provide quality services, with little or no service impact to citizens. As you will read on pages 1216, we wanted to take you back through 2012 and provide you with a snapshot of all those great events that happened
in our community. These events have contributed to keeping Greenwood Village an outstanding place to live and do business.
GVPD OFFICER RECEIVES PURPLE HEART It is an honor to announce that one of our police officers, Ryan O’Connor, was awarded a Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. It is specifically a combat decoration. Specialist (SPC) O’Connor was previously a member of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. Authorized by the President of the United States and presented by Command Sergeant Major Doug Maddi, Command Sergeant Major Jason Taliaferro, Command Sergeant Major James Walker and Colonel Richard O’Connor, the Purple Heart was given to SPC Ryan O’Connor for his deployment with his unit to Iraq in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. SPC O’Connor earned the right to wear the Purple Heart when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.
Colonel Richard O’Connor, SPC and Police Officer Ryan O’Connor, Mayor Ron Rakowsky, and Police Chief John Jackson. PG. 2
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SPC O’Connor’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, The Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
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Jerry Presley
Jeff Roemer
Gary Kramer
Tom Bishop
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Denise Rose
Leslie Schluter
Bette Todd
T.J. Gordon
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge.
preferred place over other communities when businesses decide to relocate to a community or decide whether to renew their existing lease.
On behalf of Greenwood Village, we thank Police Officer and SPC Ryan O’Connor for his dedicated service to our country and appreciate his continued commitment to serve as a Police Officer for our community.
All Village businesses will be receiving an invitation to participate via postcard during the second week in December with instructions on how to access the survey online. You can read more about the business survey on page 17 of this Newsletter. GV
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM BUSINESSES! As we wrap up the completion of the Citizen Survey, staff will distribute a business survey. The purpose of the business survey is to help the City Council and staff determine business satisfaction in Greenwood Village. This important feedback will help us appreciate what businesses like about doing business in our community, and learn how we can improve our services so businesses remain successful and grow more prosperous. Our overall goal is to ensure that our standards continue to promote Greenwood Village as a
RAMBLE WITH RON Due to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will be suspended until the spring. If you have some ideas or suggestions about living or working in Greenwood Village that you would like to share with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send him an email at rrakowsky@greenwoodvillage.com or call the Mayor’s Office at 303-486-5745.
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON... SHOP, DINE, AND OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE • An array of choices for any lifestyle. The Village is home to an array of service oriented businesses, fine department stores, specialty shops and home grown businesses with unique items for all ages. • Our sales taxes are lower! When you shop in the Village, you pay less sales tax. Our sales tax rate is actually lower than most metro area cities. • Support your local government services. Of the 7.25 percent sales tax you pay on purchases in the
Village, 3 percent comes back to your community which makes up a significant portion of our general fund revenues. The general fund provides funding for services such as police protection, parks and recreation programs, street maintenance, and road improvements. • Support local merchants and their employees. Business owners and their employees pay taxes in the Village. These businesses donate to local charities and organizations and provide for our community in many other ways. By shopping and dining locally, you contribute to the economic growth of the business,
The Orchards shopping center is located at Orchard Road and Holly Street. thus contributing to the economic vitality of our local economy. For contact information on businesses in the Village, please visit www.greenwoodvillage.com and click on business directory. GV
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City Manager’s Office Community Outreach/ Public Information City Prosecutor Administrative Services Liquor Licenses Voter Registration Municipal Court Human Resources Employment Community Development Building Permits Building Inspection Requests Planning and Zoning Zoning and Nuisance Complaints Finance Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Budget Information Tax Assistance and Information
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Parks, Trails & Recreation Art Activities and Programs Conservation/Open Space Easements Park Planning and Development Park Permits Recreation and Special Events Reimbursement Program Police Department Emergency Animal Control Parking Police Records School Resource Officers Traffic Information Victim Assistance
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Public Works Environment (Drainage/Water Quality) Parks and Trail Maintenance Roadways Traffic Residential Trash and Hazardous Waste
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Greenwood Village City Hall 6060 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-773-0252 Fax: 303-290-0631 After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525 (for questions or service requests outside normal business hours) E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com Web Site: www.greenwoodvillage.com
An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpole in front of City Hall and is checked Monday through Friday. The drop box can be used to deliver customer comment cards, recreation registration and reimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal court fines and documents.
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TRASH AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Only the following holidays will have an effect on trash and recycling services for the remainder of the year. If your trash day falls on or after a holiday (that same week), your pickup will be one day later.
Christmas Day — Tuesday, December 25 • Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday, December 26 this week. • Wednesday pickup will be on Thursday, December 27. • Thursday pickup will be on Friday, December 28. This IS a recycling week so please have your recycling out with your trash by 7 a.m.
New Year’s Day — Tuesday, January 1, 2013 • Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday, January 2 this week. • Wednesday pickup will be on Thursday, January 3. • Thursday pickup will be on Friday, January 4. This is NOT a recycling week. For more information, please call Public Works at 303-708-6100. GV
You can now receive trash and recycling information by email. Go to www.greenwoodvillage.com and click on the Notify Me and signup to be notified when there is new information regarding your single family residential trash and recycling schedule.
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AVAILABLE ON COMCAST CABLE IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING REGARDING ISSUES AND EVENTS IN THE VILLAGE AND THE DENVER REGION. FOR A LIST OF PROGRAMS AIRING ON CHANNEL 8, PLEASE REFER TO THIS SCHEDULE OR VISIT WWW.GREENWOOD VILLAGE.COM FOR A COMPLETE LISTING AND DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS.
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PROGRAMS IN DECEMBER Greenwood Village Mayor’s Show: Shopping in Greenwood Village! It is that time of year when malls will be crowded, there will be long lines at the cash register, and it will be hard to find the right gift. Don’t sweat this year’s holiday season and do your shopping in Greenwood Village. Watch this program to learn about ten shops in Greenwood Village that will help you get your shopping done and provide some unique choices for gifts. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
GV Kids, Ink!® News Program Hosted by youth anchors and reporters, watch the 2012 edition of the GV Kids, Ink!® News Program and learn about current issues and events in the Village and surrounding community. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!® can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.
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South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Learn about emergency services and information on fire prevention provided by South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Air Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Metro Voices Produced by the Greater Metro Telecommunications Consortium (GMTC), the program focuses on regional issues. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch A powerfully fun and effective workout that will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart, muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose of cardio, strength and stretch moves and finish up feeling energized for the start and end of your day. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Do you have a comment about programming on GVTV Channel 8? Please call Melissa Gallegos, Public Information Officer, at 303-486-5749. GV
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DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 11 Beginning December 26-January 11, residents may place their trees curbside on their scheduled trash service day and Village crews will collect them to use as mulch. Please make sure your trees are separated from your household trash and all decorations are removed. Residents may also deliver trees to Village Greens Park (located at Dayton Street and Union Avenue) anytime starting December 26 through January 31. For more information, please call Public Works at 303-708-6100.
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
It may seem like it can only happen in movies or narrated in your favorite non-fiction book, but what if you find yourself or your family in a life-threatening situation and you have a leading role. What would you do? Would you know how to react? Sometimes what may seem as an easy decision will be one of the most difficult to make and any wrong move could cost you. The Greenwood Village Police Department wants citizens to be prepared with critical information to know if you ever find yourself in a trying situation that puts you in the wrong place at the wrong time. Knowing proper procedures to follow will be vital to surviving any dangerous situation or confrontation.
KIDNAPPING: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN Each year thousands of children are kidnapped and many are never found. The majority of abductions are conducted by someone the child knows. Children vanish from malls, on their way to school, during a trip to the grocery store with their parents, and sometimes right out of their own homes and yards. As a parent, learn what you can do to prevent your child from being the next victim of kidnapping. Teach your children, prepare them, and take steps to protect them so that they remain safe.
PREVENTION Never Talk To Strangers Teach your child to never speak to strangers and if they are approached by a stranger to run away immediately and tell a trusted adult. Make sure they understand the difference about “safe strangers” such as policemen, firemen, and store clerks so they know whom to trust if they need help. Teach Awareness • Teach your child the importance of never leaving home, the yard, school, and places like the park
without getting the permission of an adult first. • Remind them to be aware of their surroundings. • Let your children know how important it is to let an adult know when they see a strange car or anybody following them on foot. Safety In Numbers • If your child walks to school, do not allow them to walk alone. Use the buddy system. • Teach your child not to wander out
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of eyesight of the group. • Have your child pick their walking routes. Avoid alleys, wooded areas, parking lots and spontaneous shortcuts. Choose areas where anything out of the ordinary would be noticed by neighbors, business owners, pedestrians, etc. Most importantly, help them avoid isolation. Self-Defense • Explain to your child and teach them that if a stranger grabs him or
do is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and call the Police to report crimes or suspicious activities! By going with your instincts, your actions could help deter a crime in progress or save the life of a neighbor.
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her, kick a stranger in sensitive areas like shins, knees and groin. • Tell your child to scream, “You’re not my mommy or you’re not my daddy” as loud as they can and do everything in his or her power to draw attention to the scene and get away. • Have your child yell for help and to make as much noise as possible if they feel threatened or someone tries to abduct them. Lock Your Doors • Be sure to close and lock all doors if your child is playing alone. • Before you go to bed, check all doors and windows to make sure they are locked. Internet Safety • Tell your child to never give out any personal information over the Internet. • No off-line meetings should ever take place without an adult being present in a public setting. • Keep your child safe by explaining that online friends they have spent time chatting with are strangers. Their online friends could be an adult in disguise attempting to target children. Preparation • Teach your child their full name, address and phone number, including the area code. • Make sure your child knows how to dial 9-1-1, and the telephone number of a relative and a neighbor. • Have your small children wear an ID bracelet when you go to places with large crowds in the event you get separated. • Make a code word. Teach the child a code word. If a visitor comes to get them, the visitor must know the code word, or the child should not go with them. • Keep several up-to-date photos of your child, including one in your wallet in case you need them for instant identification. Take digital color photos of your child every six months or more often if your child’s appearance changes. • Know where your child’s medical
and dental records are located and how they may be obtained. • Arrange to have your child’s fingerprints taken. • Collect a DNA sample from your children. DNA items include an old toothbrush, baby teeth, or a hairbrush used exclusively by your child. These items should be placed in a brown envelope and licked shut by your child and labeled.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD DISAPPEARS Alert The Authorities • The first step is to call 9-1-1 the moment you determine your child is missing. Give a proper description with full details pertaining to the child’s physical features, what he or she was wearing at the time they went missing, who they were with, and other unique attributes. Always cooperate with authorities. Search • After calling the authorities, look in possible places a child could fall or hide, such as chest freezers and drainage sewers, to ensure you try to rescue the child as quickly as possible if he has become trapped somewhere. • Contact any other family members or friends your child might be with, making phone calls. If one person wants to drive around and look for the child, ensure someone else remains near the phone at home to answer calls.
YOUR CHILD IS KIDNAPPED: WHAT SHOULD THEY DO If Locked In A Car Trunk They Should: 1. Kick out the car’s stop lights for air and wave out of the hole for help. 2. Pull out any wires they can get their hands on. If Your Child Is Grabbed And Put Into A Car They Should: 1. Try to climb into the back seat so they can get the back door open and escape. The front doors are usually locked. 2. Slide down onto front floor and reach up under the dash and pull any wires they can get their hands on. Often this will bring the car to a stop. 3. Pound the car horn and scream as loudly as they can. 4. Jam their foot on top of the kidnapper’s foot on the accelerator and ram the car in front, if stopped at a light. If Your Child Is Kidnapped And Kept In A House Or Apartment They Should: 1. Flash room lights as an SOS signal. 2. Clog the toilet with a towel and keep flushing to flood the apartment below. 3. Try every window and door in the house. For more information, please call the Greenwood Village Police Department at 303-773-2525 or call 9-1-1. GV
24-HOUR HOTLINE: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) DECEMBER 2012 |
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ensuring a safe community HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS IF YOU ARE TRAVELING • Get an automatic timer for your lights. • Ask a neighbor to watch your home, shovel snow, and park in the driveway from time to time. • Do not forget to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped. If it piles up, it is a sure sign you are gone. • Call the Police Department for a Vacation House Watch.
IF YOU ARE OUT FOR THE EVENING • Turn on lights and a radio or TV so it looks like someone is home. • Always lock doors and windows when you leave, even if it is just for a few minutes. • Do not display gifts where they can be seen from outside.
IF YOU ARE SHOPPING • Stay alert and be aware of what is going on around you. • Park in a well-lighted space, and be sure to lock the car, close the windows, and hide shopping bags and gifts in the trunk. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; pay with a check or credit
card whenever possible. • Deter pickpockets and pursesnatchers. Do not overburden yourself with packages. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket. • Avoid wearing expensive looking jewelry.
PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE • Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Place everything in the trunk of the vehicle. • Always lock your vehicle and store all items out of sight. Anything left in plain view — from your holiday gifts to spare change, sunglasses, GPS devices, CDs, cell phones or briefcases — may tempt a thief. • Help prevent your vehicle from being stolen by always locking your car and using anti-theft devices. In addition, although it is cold, never leave your vehicle running while you run inside your home or a store — even if for only a minute or two.
AFTER YOU’VE OPENED THE GIFTS Burglars know that many households have new, and oftentimes expensive, items in their homes following the December holidays — especially items
such as new computers, stereo components, televisions, cameras and other electronic equipment. In too many cases, residents make it easy for burglars to figure out which homes to target by putting boxes that identify their new gifts in plain view with their other garbage. Do not leave boxes from new electronics and other items at garbage pick-up locations for several days at a time. Instead, break down any boxes you are throwing out, put them in garbage bags and place them inside a trash can. Think about keeping broken-down boxes inside — in a garage, for example — until the day of your regular garbage pickup. Some burglars actually look inside garbage cans for evidence of holiday gifts.
CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY The holiday season is a time of celebration. Drinking and driving is a danger to everyone on the road. Anyone with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher is in violation of the law and may go to jail. Remember, the risk is not worth it. If you choose to drink alcohol at a party, do not drive. Take a cab, use public transportation or a designated driver. For more information on holiday safety, please call the Police Department at 303-773-2525. GV
BOY SCOUTS IMPROVE SUNDANCE HILLS PARK This fall, Boy Scout Troop #373 engaged in a community project at Sundance Hills Park. With the leadership of Scout Leader Luke Bouck, the Boy Scouts teamed up with the Public Works Department to install a block retaining wall on the northeast corner of the basketball court at the park. The new retaining wall will help improve mowing operations and provide a seating area for users of the park. The Boy Scouts conducted this community service project to achieve an Eagle Scout badge for Citizenship in the Community. For more information, please call Paul Miller, Supervisor of Parks Services, at 303-708-6158 or email pmiller@greenwoodvillage.com. GV PG. 10
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EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE TO BE INSTALLED IN MPNP The City Council approved the final design concept and content for educational and informational signage to be installed at the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve (MPNP). The signage is intended to provide users of the MPNP with an opportunity to learn about the wildlife, vegetation and history of the site — including the story of Marjorie Perry herself, for whom the open space is named. The MPNP signs were designed to blend in with the natural surroundings of this unique open space area. The idea was not to have signage that you might see traditionally in other parks, but to have signs that are more unique to the site and
IT’S A WRAP AT SILO! It was a productive season at the Silo Park Vegetable Demonstration Garden, with a yield of almost 600 pounds of vegetables that were donated to The Emergency Food
that might be discovered by users when exploring the MPNP. The theme of the signs, referred to as the relic concept, blends with the ranching and farming history of the site with the natural elements and beauty of the site enjoyed by users today. The relic concept was designed to incorporate the MPNP brand and educational information into natural elements such as fallen trees, rocks and stumps. Additionally entry and boundary markers will be located at various points along the perimeter of the site to delineate the boundary of the MPNP and are designed to resemble fence posts in an attempt to tie into the farming and ranching history of the site. The signage in the MPNP will be installed in March 2013. For more information, please call Parks, Trails, and Recreation at 303-486-5773. GV
Assistance Program (TEFAP). Colorado State University Master Gardener volunteers spent a total of 361 hours planning, planting and maintaining the garden, harvesting crops and sharing information with area residents. In October, a winter cover crop or “green manure” was planted in the garden to prevent soil loss from wind and water erosion. The crop will also increase organic matter, improve the structure of the soil by speeding up the natural soil-building process, improve conditions for beneficial soil microorganisms and earthworms, increase the soil’s ability to hold water and reduce weeds next spring. For more information on how you can improve the soil and reduce weeds in your home garden, visit:
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I-25 Interchanges at Belleview, Orchard and Arapahoe were architecturally enhanced.
Youth Art Month at the Curtis Center.
Utility undergrounding project completed along Dayton Street.
Fishing Derby at Tommy Davis Park. PG. 12
The Tiny Art Studio at the Curtis Center.
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Public Works Day with Belleview Elementary.
Greenwood Village Day — Fest 4 All!
Village News Camp at City Hall.
Summer Police Youth Academy DECEMBER 2012 |
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Restaurant Depot opens on former location of the Country Dinner Playhouse.
Some of the Police Citizens’ Academy activities included radar training and K-9 Units.
Dolphins reinstalled at Westlands Park pond.
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The Belleview Square shopping center completed facade improvements.
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The Fifth Annual Tri-Our Village youth triathlon offered many activities for Village youth participation.
The first annual Bark for Art event hosted by the Arts and Humanities Council.
Mayor Ron Rakowsky leads the band at one of the Concerts at Curtis series.
Art Auction and Scavenger Hunt were held at Curtis Center.
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Trail restoration at Westlands Park.
A project of the Pavement Management Program completed at Eastbound Belleview Avenue prior to lane striping.
Super Heroes at Fall Fest.
Walk To School Day with Belleview Elementary students.
Trail restoration at Westlands Park.
Single Track Mountain Bike Course Expert Run located in Village Greens North Park, and the park entrance. PG. 16
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GV CHAMBER IT’S COMING IN 2013! The end of the year is just around the corner and the Chamber Board has been hard at work for months on exciting new changes for the Chamber in 2013. Along with its fresh new look, the Chamber is embarking on a new era of programs and memberships designed to foster awareness and participation among corporations, small and medium sized businesses, and the great residents who call this place home. Along with all the events that have historically brought business and residents together, we also have a few new additions. We will be publishing our first edition of the Connector magazine next spring. This magazine, designed to highlight businesses from Hampden on the north, to Park Meadows on the south, University to Parker Road, will have distribution of nearly 25,000 to all businesses and residents in the area. Space reservations and rates for the Connector magazine are available now by calling the Chamber office at 303290-9922, or by emailing to admin@gvchamber.com. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported our business community this past year. Whether you work here, live here, or are fortunate enough to do both, you understand that it is that special relationship between residents and the business communities that make Greenwood Village a truly unique and great place. And, we’d especially like to recognize our Chamber Board for 2012 for all of their dedication and hard work that have made this year such a success. Your efforts are truly appreciated.
Louie Miller, Board Chairman, Summerfest Chair Neal Gold, Vice Chairman, Golf Chair Melissa Pieters, Goosechase Chair, Luncheon Chair Melissa Wilson, Board Member, Past Taste Chair Michael Serchia, Career Programs Chair Paul Oberman, Treasurer Ellie Burbee, Membership Co-Chair Jill Wisehart, Marketing and Communications Chair Jennifer Evans, Ambassadors Chair Tom Martinez, Young Professionals Chair Kathryn Ford, Membership Co-Chair Eriq Cook, Technology Chair Larry Baldwin, Senior Board Advisor John Herbers, CEO And a very special thanks to our Taste of Greenwood Village Chair this year, Robin Wandschneider, for a very successful 2012 event, and for chairing the Taste in 2013. If you would like to become more involved, or would like more information on Chamber happenings, please call the Chamber at 303-290-9922 or email us at admin@gvchamber.com. All the best to you and yours in 2013! GV
Since 1991, the Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce has served the Southeast Business Corridor through information, education, networking and advocacy. The Greenwood Village Chamber is a valuable resource in growing your business. We support and promote our member businesses and provide opportunities for growth. When you take advantage of the programs, you can: • Learn from the expertise of prominent business professionals • Use an extensive network to promote and grow your business • Share your knowledge to help others • Join forces with local leaders to promote the Southeast Corridor • Give back to the community through special programs and events • Find new and innovative ways to promote your business Visit our Web site at: ww.GVChamber.com E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com 7600 Landmark Way, Suite 1615 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-290-9922 Fax: 303-962-4640
2012 BUSINESS SURVEY VILLAGE BUSINESSES WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have some suggestions or comments about your business in Greenwood Village? We are interested in learning about services that impact your business and what is important to you for doing business in the Village. Your responses will be used by the City Council to determine the best actions for ensuring Greenwood Village continues to be a great place to conduct business. Complete the short survey online at https://www.research.net/s/GWVBus2012 The survey will be available for completion until January 4, 2013. DECEMBER 2012 |
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driven sales staff will help clients negotiate the best contracts and secure competitive rates, run billing audits, proactively manage costs and provide complete mobile device optimization. Their solutions are individually tailored to create streamlined communication, data access and mobile productivity. Ato, Justin and their entire employee base have been extremely pleased to be located in the Village where they value the clean, safe, and centrally located accessibility to both their customers and vendors. They are closely affiliated with the Colorado Contractors Association and have taken an active role in promoting Veterans Transport to Hope, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” walk fundraising events. Finding the best deals around in adding value to their business is not only a company slogan, but is put into practice as they partner with their customers each and every moment during their relationship.
6801 South Emporia Street, Suite 200 303-955-3270 www.spectrummobilesvc.com Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
If you have looked far and wide for ways to unravel the complexity of wireless communications for your small or medium sized business, your search is now over! Since June 2011, Emmanuel-Ato Hammond, Owner and President and Justin Kubicek, Managing Partner of Spectrum Mobile have brought 15 years of telecommunications experience and business acumen to the Village community. Spectrum Mobile saves money for their clients by actively consulting with businesses to not only resolve wireless service issues, billing concerns, equipment needs, and technical support, but also yield efficiencies in mobile device management, functionality, security, implementation, and numerous additional areas. “The little guy needs someone to work with on their behalf to obtain discounts, cater to their individualized personal needs, and hold their hand through the wireless lifecycle,” said Justin. The service that Spectrum provides will help customers with all of their needs, and at a superior level. Discounts of 20 to 30 percent in service are frequently obtained for customers, as are improved efficiencies in mobile applications. Spectrum Mobile Services is a Certified Business Dealer for Sprint, and partners with clients to provide cutting-edge technologies and wireless service plans to fulfill the specific needs of any industry. Their customer servicePG. 18
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Time tracking, proof of delivery, dispatch, security and device management and functionality are just a few of the many areas that Spectrum can positively impact. If you have or are in need of mobile solutions “Spectrum can provide service solutions as well as support; our approach is personal and face-to-face,” shares Ato. “When a customer works with us, we don’t simply sell service and fix a problem, we foster a relationship to take care of a multitude of customer needs as their business develops and grows.” Whatever your industry, Spectrum Mobile Services offers the wireless devices and accessories to meet your needs. New technologies are always on the horizon, and it’s important to keep your business up-to-date with the kind of high-tech smartphone options that in today’s business climate are rapidly changing. Tablets and other push-to-talk devices offer maps, GPS location, live chats, and many other options that Spectrum has the extensive knowledge and expertise to offer and recommend. For additional information, visit the Spectrum website at www.spectrummobilesvc.com. Their office is located at 6801 South Emporia Street, Suite 200 and a sales representative can be reached at 303-955-3270 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for additional information or a complimentary analysis. Mention this newsletter article and receive a $150 port-in credit per phone for smartphones, feature phones and mobile broadband devices on eligible corporate accounts. This offer is valid through the end of 2012. Discover Spectrum Mobile, where top-notch individualized support will keep your business running safely and smoothly! GV
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CARBON MONOXIDE AND YOUR SAFETY Effective July 1, 2009, House Bill 091091 (The Lofgren and Johnson Families Carbon Monoxide Safety Act) requires that carbon monoxide detectors be installed and properly maintained in all homes for new construction, resale, and apartments. Generally any new building permit
will require the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in your home. The importance of having a carbon monoxide detector is often underestimated or simply forgotten. Common sources of carbon monoxide that can put your family at risk include: • Oil and gas furnaces • Motor vehicles • Stove/gas range
EMERGENCY SCAMS CONTINUE TO CIRCULATE GRANDPARENTS BEWARE! Emergency scams continue to victimize consumers. An emergency scam is where an individual is contacted via telephone, the internet or U.S. Mail asking for money to be wired to them immediately for assistance or to assist a family member or friend in trouble. A version of this is known as the Grandparent Scam. Emergency scams tug at the emotions of consumers. The caller or sender of the message appeals to the emotions of the victim so that they feel compelled to help immediately by sending money. The con artists frequently claim to be their grandchild and urgently request money to be sent to cover medical expenses from an accident or bail money from a recent arrest. The con artists sound very convincing. Con artists have also hacked into Facebook or e-mail accounts and then target friends or family members with an urgent request for help. Take the following steps to protect yourself: • Obtain as many facts about the situation as possible, to include a call back number. • Ask the caller or sender questions that only the family member or friend in trouble would know. • Call a family member or friend at a number you know is good for them to verify the whereabouts of the person allegedly in trouble. • Do not provide the caller or sender with any of your personal identifying information or account numbers. • Do not feel pressured to act immediately. • Most importantly, do not send or wire any money until you are certain the need for help is real. If you haven’t confirmed it is real, then it probably isn’t. If you are unsure about the caller or believe you have become a victim of an emergency scam, please call the Greenwood Village Police Department at 303-773-2525. You may also call the District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Line at 720-874-8547. Provided by the District Attorney’s Office, 18th Judicial District
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Normally the amount of carbon monoxide produced by these sources isn’t cause for concern. However, if appliances are not kept in good working order or if they are used improperly in a closed or partially closed space, carbon monoxide can build to a dangerous level. A carbon monoxide detector should definitely be installed in your home if you have any appliances that are not electric and that burn natural or liquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood, coal, or other fuels, or if you have a home with an attached garage. Ways to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning include: • Purchase a carbon monoxide detector to place within 15 feet of every sleeping area in your home. • Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. • Install a battery operated carbon monoxide detector and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. • If your carbon monoxide detector sounds, evacuate your home immediately and telephone 911. • Do not use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window. • Do not burn anything in a stove or fireplace that is not vented. • Do not heat your house with a gas oven. • Avoid warming up your car in a closed garage or if the garage is attached to your home. continued on page 20
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LEAD PLUMBING AND YOUR WATER DENVER WATER RAISES AWARENESS
Denver Water wants to remind customers that if you live in an older home, you may have lead in your plumbing, which could affect the water coming out of your tap. Village residents and businesses receive their water from a number of water districts in Greenwood Village, all of which receive their water from Denver Water. Every year, Denver Water collects more than 10,000 water samples, runs more than 50,000 water quality tests throughout its system, and mails a water quality report to customers to describe the overall quality of water from collection and storage to customers’ taps. Lead is not found in Denver’s source water (rivers and reservoirs), treated water or public water system. In addition to testing throughout its public system, for the past 20 years Denver Water has conducted a testing program inside homes with lead plumbing. In the utility’s most recent
testing, water samples from 60 homes were analyzed. Eight of those samples showed lead levels that were higher than the federal standard. All eight homes were built before 1920. Lead was used for years in paint, plumbing and other household products, and still exists in older homes and buildings. In Denver Water experience, the structures most likely to have lead plumbing issues were built in the mid-1950s or earlier.
Customers who are concerned about their home plumbing should consider taking the following steps: • Run your water to flush out lead. If it hasn’t been used for several hours, run the cold water tap until the temperature is noticeably colder. This flushes lead-containing water from the pipes. • Always use cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. • Do not boil water to remove lead. Boiling water will not reduce lead. • Consider investing in a water filtration system. Filters must meet NSF Standard 53, and they range from pitchers that cost as little as $20 to under-sink systems for $100 or more. More information can be
found at www.nsf.org or by calling 1-800-NSF-8010. • Have your household water tested by a state-certified laboratory. You can find a list of reputable, certified labs at www.coloradostatelab.us. • Identify and replace plumbing fixtures containing lead. Brass faucets, fittings and valves, including those advertised as “leadfree,” may leach lead into drinking water. Use only lead-certified contractors for plumbing work. • Have a licensed electrician check your wiring. If grounding wires from your electrical system are attached to your pipes, corrosion may be greater. Check with a licensed electrician or your local electric code to determine if your wiring can be grounded elsewhere. Denver Water customers received a brochure in the mail, which contained educational information. The brochure and additional information are available on Denver Water’s website, www.denverwater.org/lead. Additional information on lead can be found at www.epa.gov/lead, www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead. You can also call Denver Water at 303-893-2444. GV
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CITY HALL TURNS ‘LOONEY’ On Friday, November 30, residents enjoyed the return of the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting. Mayor Ron Rakowsky and City Council began the lighting countdown with 10, 9, 8... and proceeded to light the dynamite sticks from ACME construction while Road Runner went racing by. At the count of 0 the Looney Tunes Village Hall lit up with costumed characters galore. The evening’s event included a visit with Santa, a train ride, several art projects and trip into laser tag. Yosemite Sam was on hand at the gold mining town. Granny and Tweety were busy blowing up balloons for little ones. Bugs Bunny was busy at the photo booth while Yosemite Sam and Tweety led a duet at the karaoke booth. There was the ever-popular snow hill on a beautiful winter evening. Friends enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies and gathering together at this light-hearted community gathering.
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REGISTER NOW FOR ALL ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS! Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com.
WINTER ADULT MEN’S BASKETBALL West Middle School 5151 South Holly Street Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m. January 9-March 27, 2013 Ages: 18 and older Fee: $295/team Limit: 6 teams
Greenwood Village Recreation is offering an Adult Men’s Basketball League. The league is for competitive teams. Sign up your business team or create a team of friends and family. All teams will be guaranteed seven games and a single elimination tournament. Fee must be paid full by January 9. No player fees. For more information call 303-486-5773. To register visit www.greenwoodvillage.com.
RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE JANUARY 15, 2013 FOR ALL 2012 RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT RECEIPTS Here are some tips to help expedite your request: • Make sure the agency is a qualifying entity. We reimburse for public entities (e.g. parks and recreation districts, metropolitan districts and municipal golf courses) or for non-profit youth sports agencies. • Fill the form out completely; do not write “see attached” on the lower part of the form where a list of receipts is called for. • All receipts must be itemized. Non-itemized receipts, or those reading “POS” (point of sale) charge without an explanation will not be accepted. • Tape small receipts onto an 8-1/2” x 11” piece of paper. • Put receipts in the same order that they are listed on the form. • Do not use highlighter on credit card receipts, it blurs the ink and makes it illegible. • Submit receipts in the year you incurred the expenses, not in the year the activity takes place. For example, if you are paying now for spring 2013 sports, those receipts must be submitted as part of your 2012 request. • Forms can be found at City Hall or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com; click on the Recreation Reimbursement Quick Link on the right-hand side of the page. • Requests may be dropped off at City Hall Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or mailed to: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. If you are unfamiliar with the program or have questions, please contact Julie Liggett at 303-486-5750 or jliggett@greenwoodvillage.com.
YOUTH ART PROGRAM EXHIBIT December 17-December 28, 2012 Exhibit features the artwork from participants enrolled in 2012 Greenwood Village Youth Art programs between the ages of 3 and 13 years old. Reception Tuesday, December 18, 2012 4:30-6 p.m. Curtis Arts & Humanities Center 2349 East Orchard Road Greenwood Village, CO 80121
YOUTH SPORTS TRIPLE PLAY Campus Middle School 4785 South Dayton Street Mondays, January 9-March 19, 2013 Ages: 4-6 years old Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Ages: 6-9 years old Time: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Fees: 1 session = $30 2 sessions = $60 All 3 sessions = $85 This program is designed to put the fun back into playing sports. The program is divided into three sessions, each sport lasting three weeks. You can sign up for one, two, or all three sessions at a discounted price. Session 1: Youth Indoor Soccer January 9, 23, 30 Session 2: Youth Indoor Basketball February 6, 13, 27 Session 3: Youth Indoor Baseball March 5, 12, 19 To register visit www.greenwoodvillage.com.
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY HOURS Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
ARTOLUTION WITH MAX FRIEDER Max Levi Frieder says, “Excitement is contagious!” From 10 towns in New Zealand, Costa Rica, Salt Lake City, New York, all over the world, hundreds of people participated in the Artolution, a mural creating process that inspires children to paint thoughts, cities, images,and designs. On December 1, 2012, Max returned to Greenwood Village, and eight children caught the excitement of Artolution for four hours at the Curtis Center. Follow the photo process with the artists. The mural is currently on display at the Curtis Center!
CAPTURED LIGHT: EXPRESSIONS IN TRADITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY The new year at Curtis opens with a photography exhibit that captures the moment in black and white. For an audience that has been saturated with color, these works by eight artists will give pause to the visitor. All are large, ranging from 4 x 5” to 8 x 20”, and made by using traditional “wet process” in the darkroom. The artists encourage you to view the images in this exhibit, as you consider the mood, the drama, the mystery, the simplicity and abstraction. Open your minds to a “new” traditional photography. The exhibit opens with a reception on January 12 and continues through February 19.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLIDAYS STARTED WITH MUSIC More than 57 families and friends gathered to hear the early sounds of music. The HarmoniKats played lively melodies to the delight of everyone. Then the Curtis Dancers swung their light fantastic and it was so contagious that a few of the audience joined them. The evening rounded out with our dance instructor Rebecca Reiter leading her staff in a few renditions of “The Nutcracker.” A joyous way to begin the holidays. Thanks to all. DECEMBER 2012 |
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CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
CURTIS HOSTS DYAO PAINTED VIOLINS The Curtis Center is proud to host the Painted Violins, a fund-raising event to benefit the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. On exhibit are four violins, each a unique, creative, musical visual art. Rick Brogan, who teaches at the Curtis Center, has been a full-time painter for over 20 years. He says, “What a joy to work in paint with the curves of this beautiful silhouette of the violin after decades of painting on squares and rectangles.”
Rand Cabeal’s formal education was in Fashion Design/Illustration and formal art. Today, his love is western art, but also a western lifestyle. “I try to capture the motion and emotion, the gentle and the wild, the many different aspects that horses and ranch life offer...” Brian Erickson and Kevin Scott, two long-time friends and business partners, collaborated on a number of building projects over the last 20 years, and now they have collaborated on this visual. The violins are oil based spray applied paint, wood, plexi-glass, electric guitar parts and stainless steel mesh. Max Levi Frieder is a community based public artist who graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a painting degree. He lives in Greenwood Village and has worked with communities in New Zealand, Costa Rica, Israel and the United States. Although trained in painting, his work focuses on public engagement through creative facilitation and inspired participation.
“A Visual Palette” by Kevin Weckbach
WECKBACH’S SIX-MONTH MASTER CLASS What does it take to reach a higher level of artistic expression in your work? Talent, ambition, a profound understanding of methods and materials — these are all musts. But also needed is the ability to identify great art when you see it and the will to apply its principles in creating your own body of work. You will learn this and much more. Information, call 303-708-6110.
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Meet Greenwood Village artists Ginger Sweet and Helen Matthews for a luncheon reception on December 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibit at Curtis Center December 17-28.
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