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GVPD announces promotions and new K-9 officers

GVPD K-9 Handler Officer Jeff Mulqueen, Corporal Jason DiManna, Communications Manager Audrey DiManna, Commander Joe Gutgsell, Police Operations Support Manager Crystal Dean, Chief Dustin Varney, Dispatch Supervisor Karen Suazo, Commander Joe Bradley, Sergeant Mike Lobach, and K-9 Handler Officer Juan Villalva took part in the promotion ceremony.

It takes a person with a special measure of courage and dedication to others to put on a badge and agree to stand between citizens and dangerous criminals. It takes an organization with numerous correctly moving parts to support those singular individuals who step up to keep us safe.

On Dec. 10 the Greenwood Village Police Department held a promotion ceremony for two police officers and a member of the all-important 911 dispatch team. They also presented K-9 badges to two new members of the team, who were on hand and attentive, along with their highly trained handlers.

Friends and supporters were

treated to a rousing rendition of the national anthem by Highline Community Church Associate Pastor Dr. Biff Gore, who was a 2014 contestant on The Voice.

Then GVPD Commander Joe Bradley recited the oath of office and Commander Joe Gutgsell read, The Meaning of the Badge, to newly promoted GVPD Dispatch Supervisor Karen Suazo, Corporal Jason DiManna, and Sergeant Mike Lobach. Handler Officer Jeff Mulqueen pinned a badge on his K-9 Riggs and Handler Officer Juan Villalva pinned one on his K-9 Miner.

The ceremony was completed after Chief Dustin Varney’s reading of the leadership oath.

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LEFT: GVPD Chief Dustin Varney presented a certificate of achievement to Officer Juan Villalva and K-9 Miner. Miner got his name because his acquisition was made possible by GV’s Newmont Mining, but he is often called Chewy because of his resemblance to Star Wars character Chewbacca.

RIGHT: GVPD Chief Dustin Varney presented a certificate of achievement to Officer Jeff Mulqueen and K-9 Riggs.

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Centennial council approves senior complex

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The site plan for a new senior complex at 6263 S. Parker Road was approved by the Centennial City Council Dec. 10 on a unanimous vote.

The complex, to be called The Legends, will be built on 5.29 acres and will include 209 residences in a complex that will have 63,684 square feet of space.

There was extensive discussion of the site plan, and representatives of Dominium, the company building the project, drew comment from both residents and council members. The project will be built on land zoned for business park. Senior housing is a permitted use for land zoned business park.

Ben Taylor of Dominium, said his company has 45 years’ experience in building

housing, with 30,000 units across the country. The goal of Dominium, Taylor said, is to build homes “that people are proud to call home.” The units will be designed for seniors who are not ready to live in a nursing home or other similar facility that offers services to assist them.

The Legend will be handicapped accessible and have a “huge common area” and will feature events such as bingo tournaments and monthly birthday parties. It also will have a fitness center, Taylor said. There will be sidewalks all around the facility and prepared meals for residents who want to purchase them.

Comments at the community meeting earlier this year was generally favorable to the complex, according to city staff. There was some comment by residents that the entrances and exits to The Legend may not be safe

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because of close proximity to South Parker Road. The building will be built on land next to Fellowship Community Church.

One resident expressed concern for animal species such as owls, Colorado woodpeckers and deer.

There appeared to be concern about the environmental impact of building the facility, although no specific reason for that concern was articulated.

Centennial Public works director Travis Greiman said the access in and out of the proposed complex is acceptable. If there is any speeding, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will be notified and asked to enforce the traffic laws, he said. City staff said that a storm drainage plan for The Legend had been approved by the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority.

In other business, the council approved the re-appointment of Mayor Stephanie Piko to the Centennial Fiber Commission.

Councilwoman Candace Moon said the Youth Commission met recently and learned about mental health issues, with presentations from law enforcement agencies and mental health professionals. Moon is a representative from the council to the youth commission.

Several issues were put off until 2019 and rescheduled for the first meeting in the new year.

Bockenfeld appointed to house committees

Representative-elect Rod Bockenfeld, HD56, was assigned by House Minority Leadership three key committee assignments. They are finance, judiciary and appropriations.

Bockenfeld, a Republican, started his professional career as a financial crimes investigator in the banking industry.

He served seven years on the 18th Judicial District Community Corrections Board and four years on Arapahoe County’s Citizen Budget Committee before becoming an Arapahoe County Commissioner.

As a commissioner he served 10 years on the county’s executive budget committee.

“I am excited about these appointments, they are well within my wheel house and I’m ready to get started”, Bockenfeld said

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Tis the season to shop at home “Tis The Season,” goes the jingle and “Santa is making a list and checking it twice, going to find out, who was naughty or nice.”

Just a few days left before Christmas is upon us and watch for the huge holiday sales that will commence.

Restaurants and catering firms have about wound up menus, and venues for the many parties.

Christmas merchandise is still on the shelves and arriving daily at our local retail outlets, malls and privately owned stores. Endless hours are spent displaying merchandise and making an enjoyable shopping experience. Visit these stores now and after Christmas.

Retailers have made massive in-

vestments in buildings, inventories, and staffs to take care of local shopping experiences.

Please folks, shop at our local stores and leave precious tax dollars here at home for our schools and local governments.

Take the catalogs from Dallas, Chicago, and New York and put them in the trash. Spend your money close to home where our retailers hire local people, pay huge sums of money for property taxes that support our cities, police and schools.

Shopping online may be convenient for some but is deadly for the social order of our country, county and city, where sales taxes are so vital to our local governments.

Barbwire Bob Christmas cards arriving, and we always enjoy reading about friends and families and the many activities. Keep them coming, we enjoy reading about all of the activities. *** Tuesday noon was a treat at the Denver Lions Club where Cherry Hills resident Doug Brown’s son Steve, a Cherry Creek High School and Colorado College graduate made his father very proud to be the program. It was unusual and fascinating to see what this young man has done in international fly fishing. He fished his way through many Colorado waterways and lakes and became a fishing guide and that led him to Guanaga, an island 43 miles off the coast of Honduras where he started a fly-fishing industry.

He successfully established a tourist industry for the Islanders and this grew so successful he expanded out another 160 miles beyond

Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney

the coastline to well-named, “The Faraway Keys” accessible by helicopter looking like a very small island surrounded by millions of fish.

He has a loyal staff of Hondurans who work with him on these fishing excursions and they do “catch and release” but hopefully someone enjoys a fish fry.

Steve has an award-winning film entitled “Beyond the Horizon” that is also well named with some fabulous sunsets and ocean scenes with pictures of fly fishing. He’s going to send me some more information and it shows the creativity of a Cherry Creek School District graduate, doing great things around the world. Doug’s phone number for programs or fishing trips, 303-619-8484. Email: brownsinco@gmail.com *** Thursday night Gerri and I attended the Englewood Chamber of Commerce

Historical war happenings Each one nine days before Christmas, Dec. 16 1773 — War

The eyes of all people were on Boston where a band of “Indians” boarded a British ship in the Boston Harbor and dumped 300 chests of tea overboard. The tea at that time was worth about $90,000.

These Indians were actually American colonists who were dressed and painted to look like Mohawk Indians, and at that time, risked the anger of England in order to stand up for their rights. But history proves that their action was the first act of our Revolutionary War that brought our country’s ancestors freedom from tyranny.

1777 – War

Surgeon Albigence Waldo of the Connecticut Line attached to General Washington’s troops at Valley Forge wrote

The people who own and operate local stores have spent their lives and money investing in these business firms. They are real people who will give you personal service and stand behind their sales.

Tis the season to meet these shop owners and browse thru the wonderful retail outlets that we have in our neighborhoods. Make some new friends and support local jobs and our own economy.

These are the merchants that give so generously to the nonprofit community, giving generous donations every year.

Diamonds for Cancer League’ Hope Ball from Trice Jewelry and jeeps from Doug Moreland for the live auctions. The six Denver Toyota dealerships just worked to give over 4000 gifts to metro children.

The business community is supportive of our communities this is a time of year that we can give back to these merchants who are the backbone of American business.

Christmas party at the Elks Lodge. I’m an Elks Lodge member of 1577 in Craig.

Elks are a patriotic group that honor the American flag and do community service projects for kids.

Randy Penn does a great job with the chamber and Englewood is undergoing a business growth resurgence with new business firms and improving business activities. Randy has all the service clubs working on city projects together. Great buffet dinner and good cheer among members with a silent auction of holiday items. My auto pal A.J. Guanella was present at the party. He’s been a fixture at John Elway Chevrolet at Broadway and Belleview for decades.

Some cool Corvettes parked by the front door, what a good Christmas present. *** A Metro Club meeting was held at Arlene Mohler Johnson’s home, planning

25,000 bales of cotton.”

But at that same time in that same state, thousands of Union home that “Winter comes early prisoners held by the Confederand the commissary departates were dying of disease, starment and the transport service vation, and exposure both broke down.”

BY MORT REMARKS MARKS in their overcrowded He continued his letAndersonville Prison. ter by writing about the many men who were 1917 – War going hungry, shivered That day’s newsin ragged uniforms, papers all informed tossed with fever, and the world that “The died by the hundreds. eyes of all people are He concluded his on Cambrai, France where war letter with these words, American troops saw action “The enemy has been at in a major offense for the first Chestnut Hill opposite to us time since they began arriving near our encampment, kill’d in June.

The first Americans two of our Horsemen, and were killed when German taken some prisoners.” troops conducted a trench raid on the First Division.”

1864 – War “The eyes of all people are on … Savannah, Georgia” – 1944 – War where Gen. William Tecumseh “The eyes of all people are Sherman, elated by his Army’s on” Bastogne, Belgium which capture of that city, fired off a was the only city holding out telegram to President Lincoln against the Germans’10 Nazi that continued by saying, “I Panzer Divisions and their 14 present you as a Christmas Infantry Divisions. They pulled gift the City of Savannah, and a surprise attack through the

some upcoming events. New membership dues structure now in place for a minimal amount for this exciting private club. Membership information contact scottie. iverson@metro-club.org *** Dining out at Denver Metro restaurants has always been a treat and across the metroplex, we have wonderful restaurants of all prices, authenticity and ambiance.

In recent years beef has become the most popular menu item from corn-fed prime steaks to fresh hamburgers at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King. Ocean Prime folks relate that over 70 percent of their favorite menu items are the filet steaks.

I’m bringing up restaurants because the all-time best-known restaurateurs in the Denver marketplace was Pierre Wolfe who died Nov. 7. He was born in Germany

by French parents Aug. 9, Continued on page 5

Ardennes Forest and created two great gaps and a 50-mile wedge in our lines. This was the Battle of the Bulge.

1989 – peace not war

The headline in USA TODAY “The joy is incredible as the Berlin wall came down and families unite’’ Over 70 years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt said that “Those who have long enjoyed privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that other men have died to win them.”

December 2018 – We can prove FDR wrong if we all remember those nine days before Christmas and that those men didn’t die in vain and won’t be forgotten, because they did so much to bring peace on earth and goodwill to men.

Today, nine days before Christmas, 2018, the United States of America, is standing strong and true and still continuing to serve as a beacon of hope and freedom for people from all corners of the world.

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Opinion

December 20, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

TIME magazine had it correct Since 1927, TIME magazine has selected a Person of the Year who has had a significant influence during that year.

Before 1999, Time called that selection the Man of the Year and then Man or Woman of the year.

Since 1999 that honor was bestowed on the Person of the Year.

Notable winners of this honor included presidents and world leaders including Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, Gen. George Marshall and Winston Churchill.

In recent years, TIME has named groups of people to this honor like the American fighting men and last year The Silence Breakers, women who broke their

silence on sexual abuse.

This year the Persons of the Year are The Guardians, journalists who have been persecuted, arrested and/or murdered for their reporting. Those highlighted on four different covers were: Jamal Khashoggi, Washington Post columnist murdered for his criticism of the Saudi crown prince; Maria Ressa, editor of the Philippine news website Rappler, who was indicted for her critical coverage of its president’s controversially violent policies; Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Reuters journalists captured in Myanmar while investigating a massacre of Rohingya Muslims; and the staff of The Capital, a Maryland

newspaper whose office was targeted by a gunman who killed five of its employees in a mass shooting.

These courageous journalists who risked their lives to report the truth over the objections of their governments deserve this honorary recognition by Time magazine.

Several of these journalists were murdered by their governments over disputes of accurate and truthful reporting. Journalists like these are the last vestige to protect democracy from totalitarianism.

Our founding fathers recognized the importance of a free press, including that protection in the Bill of Rights. We must honor those who continue to speak truth to power and report honestly on the process of government and protect the public interest in that process.

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Barbwire Bob 1925. At 16 he fought with the Free French forces and served with the British Eighth Army in Africa and the Middle East His first restaurant job was working in the kitchen at the Brown Palace, working his way up to the sous-chef. His first food venture was in Littleton as the owner of the Patio Restaurant in 1962.

He embarked on an amazing career with famous Denver restaurants owning and operating The Quorum across the street from the state capitol for three decades.

He opened and operated the Normandy restaurant on East Colfax with his cousin Heinz Gerstle and then the nearby Tante Louise. His daughter Karen Wolfe carried on the Normandy restaurant. His loving wife Jean was always working by his side following their marriage in 1960.

Coming to Denver for board meetings of the Colorado Press Association many of us dined together at one of his restaurants on our own dime. Some of my newspaper colleagues always had an after-dinner drink and smoked cigars. It was acceptable in those days. There is still a private cigar smoking room Del Frisco’s.

Wolfe became a noted author, radio and television celebrity and wrote, America’s Dining and Travel Guide. He hosted a radio show a few weeks before his passing and had the longest-running radio broadcast in history.

A celebration of his exciting life was held at the D.U. Newman Center Dec. 19. Memorial contributions may be made to the Colorado Restaurant Association Foundation for student scholarships.

His funeral arrangements were made by Horan & McConaty, HoranCares.com. 303-757-1238. *** Friday, I attended the luncheon

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featuring Marc Holzman at the downtown Ritz-Carlton hotel. The luncheon was organized by the CEO of the National U.S. India Chamber of Commerce, Purnima Voria.

She has attained fame in India working with trade and business relationships between the world’s two largest democracies and free enterprise nations, U.S.A. and India.

Purnima was honored to accompany President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, to a woman’s business summit in India this year.

The Holzman luncheon was a “welcome home” event for Marc after serving on Gov. Bill Owen’s cabinet and being president of D.U., went into the international business world and achieved spectacular success in rebuilding a number of nation’s economies.

He and his wife Christina and four children now reside in Hong Kong where he travels extensively as board chairman of the largest bank in Rwanda and serves on many international boards.

He still considers Colorado his home and he may come home to seek political office someday. *** The world of politics is ongoing, and Cong. Mike Coffman is considering a run as mayor of Aurora in 2019. Current Mayor Bob LeGare has announced that he will not seek the post after his council election to fill the position of deceased Mayor Hogan. There are a number of prominent Aurora leaders rumored to be seeking the job.

The position is not considered full time and pays $75,000 a year to operate a booming city of 360,000 people and exploding at the seams. The new Gaylord Hotel opens later this week with over 1,500 staff and literally thousands of reservations pouring in for

present and future years.

Coffman has options and he may, or may not, be awarded a political appointment to a high office in Washington, D.C. by President Trump. Mike would be excellent in the Defense or Veteran Affairs departments. He has always been tight-fisted on financial matters and served as the Colorado Treasurer for the Desert Storm conflict and serving in front-line combat as a Marine officer. *** I don’t think I’ve ever seen a worse play call than on Saturday night when, with over four minutes left in the game, and the Broncos trailing 17-13 on the sixyard line of the Browns, fourth down and one, we kick a field goal bringing our beloved team to the final score of 17-16.

Yes, it was exciting to watch at the end, a last-minute valiant effort to at least kick another field goal, but like most of the games, the coaching staff and players have figured out a way to lose the game.

John Elway has some tough decisions to make for fans and team. *** With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Tuesday when The Villager usually goes to press, we’ll be finishing the newspaper on Friday for the next two weeks. We’re putting together a “Review of The News” for the year-end edition and then the Jan.1 issue revealing our selection for the man, woman and/or couple of the year. News, columns, and ads need to be in early for the next two weeks. Thank you to all of our subscribers, readers and supporters for the great year that we have experienced here at The Villager.

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LETTERS

Congress needs to act on health insurance At last, there is good news in health insurance, but it could be shortlived. After surviving three years of double-digit premium increases — and a whopping 32 percent average price hike in 2018—Coloradans are enjoying some relief. Small employers seeking 2019 coverage will see costs are up “only” about 7 percent.

Contributing to the increased market stability is the suspension of the health insurance tax (HIT). This HIT tax would have raised premiums for employers, individual consumers, and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, so it’s good it’s on hold.

My insurance brokerage has been struggling to keep up with rising health care costs and to help our clients do the same. We don’t want an unnecessary increase next year, just because our elected leaders fail to pass another HIT tax moratorium. If they can’t do the right thing before the end of 2018, it would mean employer-based health insurance would increase by over $400 per family, individual coverage by $170, and Medicare Advantage plans by $448 come 2020.

Adding insult to injury—or in this case, taxes on top of market-driven price increases—doesn’t work for Colorado’s businesses, our economy or our families. The HIT tax would send over $200 million to Washington, D.C., and leave all of us a little poorer for it.

We need health insurance costs to plateau and recede. The HIT tax doesn’t help achieve that goal, so Congress should continue to suspend it--acting quickly, and before Christmas, on a 2020 HIT tax moratorium before it’s too late.

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Barb and Larry Fullerton initiated the public meeting about Clarkson Street and encouraged neighbors to attend.

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For at least the past five years, Greenwood Village residents of Clarkson Street south of Belleview Avenue, often led by Larry and Barb Fullerton, have been haranguing the city to do something about the danger presented by out-of-control motorists who regularly barrel down their street. Clarkson Street south of Belleview Avenue is the dividing line between Greenwood Village and Englewood.

At their request, a neighborhood meeting to talk about traffic conditions and residents’ concerns was held at GV city hall Dec. 13. The Villager was asked to attend

by Clarkson Street neighbors.

Jeremy Hanak, public works director, and Josie Ortiz, transportation planner led the meeting. GVPD Commander Joe Bradley and Sergeant Scott Jones sat near Hanak and Ortiz. Listening in the back row of the audience were district one city council members Jerry Presley and Dave Bullock.

Hanak showed a list of traffic calming measures that have been employed to address speeding on Clarkson Street. He also presented a slide showing average speeds and traffic volume recorded on Clarkson Street since 2009.

The data indicated that the average speed has stayed the same or declined slightly over the past nine years, though it has been consistently 5 to 8 mph over the 25 mph limit.

The slide said that the number of cars recorded traveling on Clarkson in 2018 averaged around 1,700 per day.

Larry Fullerton said, in reference to those numbers, “These are the numbers that matter to us: two cars that were speeding out of control and ended up in our neighbors’ front yard; one semi tractor-trailer that ended up

in Mr. Hostetler’s front yard; one GV police chief that was almost struck by a car when he came out to talk to us; one bicycle-car collision that sent someone to the hospital; one bicyclist that went to the hospital trying to avoid being hit by a car.” He went on, “There are 20 residents of our area who actually face Clarkson. Many of them are here tonight.” Looking toward Bullock and Presley, he said, “We suggest raised pedestrian crosswalks like the ones on Long Road. What can you do?

We are asking you.”

Roger Perry-Smith, who lives on Clarkson Street near Sunset Lane, said, “I’ve watched people go up to the flashing stop sign and race through it. His wife Debbie added, “People paid attention to the flashing stop sign for about three weeks after it was installed.”

Therese Llorente, who lives close by the Perry-Smiths, agreed. She said, “The stop sign is ignored. I’ve watched as many as 20 cars go right through it. It is not a question of if but when a child will be hurt in front of my house near the school bus stop.”

Barb Fullerton read a letter from Hillery Oliver, who lives on Clarkson Street south of Logan Street. It said, “We purchased our home five years ago. We have three active boys aged 4 to 9. In February a truck ran through the hedge of my front yard between 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. The property damage was upsetting. More upsetting was that kids could have been waiting there for the school bus. In August a car traveling northbound very fast late at night flipped over.

I believe raised crosswalks would help with people observing speed limits.”

Phyllis Seminara, who lives on Clarkson Street near Belleview Avenue, said, “We were promised temporary speed bumps before. Nothing was done.”

Jeremy Hanak explained that if at least 51 percent of residents of the affected area voted to have speed humps installed, city council would then decide whether to approve them. Hanak also said that Bullock and Presley could weigh in on the definition of the affected area, determining who should vote on the question. Those present expressed a strong preference that the affected area for the vote be limited to those who live on or directly adjacent to Clarkson Street.

Bullock and Presley moved to the front of the room. Bullock told the residents he was glad he had come and had learned much from the meeting. He said he would discuss the issue with Presley further, then determine what action to take. Bullock was asked to address the question of the voting area since it was the overarching concern of the residents who were present.

He deferred, repeating that he and Presley would discuss it and decide what to do.

Presley suggested placing cameras along Clarkson Street and ticketing speeders by mail using the camera footage. The only cameras used to issue citations in GV are at major intersections with traffic lights and they are only given for going through red lights. There is no precedent for issuing speeding tickets in GV through the use of cameras anyplace and there is no precedent for using cameras in a residential neighborhood in GV for any reason whatsoever. Presley was completely silent on the issue of the voting area.

Residents thanked city staff and their council representatives for holding the meeting, reminding them that, for safety reasons, action on the problem soon is necessary and appreciated. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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Every workspace in WU’s office has desks that can be used sitting or standing.

WU’s board of directors now meets in this scenic room in Denver instead of in New York.

WU chooses Belleview Station as new location, most employees use light rail

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Western Union (WU) leases 7 1/2 of the10 floors of office space (the first five floors of the 15-story building are parking) at One Belleview Station in Denver for 700 of its employees. Another 600 have moved into new digs at nearby 7979 E. Tufts Avenue, a short ride away on the free company shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes.

One Belleview Station is the company’s world headquarters, where it has recently relocated its regular board of directors’ meetings from New

York. The building’s interior design is focused on its history and the worldwide reach of its services.

In October, when the company moved into the building at 7001 E. Belleview Avenue, Chief Human Resources Officer Richard Williams, a Greenwood Village resident, told The Villager that WU offered its employees a threemonth light rail pass to try out the service. The pass has the extra benefit of allowing holders to use alternative transportation, such as a taxi, for free, if they have an emergency during the workday.

Of the 700 WU staff in the

building, 515 gladly accepted the chance to get to and from work without driving.

Williams said even though he lives nearby in the Preserve, he enjoys using light rail to get to and from downtown meetings and other locations, including events at the Pepsi Center.

A Fortune 500 company with 12,000 employees in 58 countries, WU offers its services in virtually every country around the globe in which it is legally permitted to do so, using agents in those countries where it doesn’t have direct employees. WU’s main business is delivering money in

virtually any currency from almost any place in the world to any other, usually in a matter of minutes. It’s motto, “Moving Money for Better,” comes from the way its customers describe its service, Williams added. They don’t talk about sending money. They say they are sending food, clothing, or most often, education to people in other countries when they use WU’s service.

Although what WU does is simple to understand, execution of its function is less so. A large part of its worldwide headquarters is devoted to compliance staff, making certain that the company files

accurate and timely reports in every country in which its business requires that it do so. Though WU has some regional competitors focused on moving money between specific countries, it has no sizable equal. Asked how WU continues to be the only major player in its market, Williams said that is because WU has built a reputation of trust for secure and reliable service over its enormous distribution chain in the 167 years it has been in business. Today, WU processes 32 transactions every second of every day of the year. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

Murals on every floor depict natives of the countries WU operates in, made out of remnants of actual old telegrams.

ABOVE: The company’s motto, “Moving Money for Better,” is about the uses of money it sends, the most common of which is to pay for education.

LEFT: Every floor of offices at WU has private collaboration spaces for employees. Photos by Freda Miklin

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Arapahoe County adopts 2019 budget Budget opens in new window

The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners has adopted a $404.3 million budget for 2019 that reflects the county’s commitment to its Align Arapahoe goals of Service First, Quality of Life and Fiscal Responsibility.

County revenues improved by 4.1 percent from 2018, which enabled the county to balance its operating budget with a $2.1 million surplus and set aside funding for onetime uses, such as infrastructure, technology and transportation projects.

The mill levy for 2019 will be 13.301 mills, which includes a temporary tax credit of 2.604 mills to remain within the county’s TABOR revenue limitations for the upcoming fiscal year. Arapahoe County’s mill levy continues to remain one of the lowest county mill levies in the Den-

ver Metro area.

“A lot of very hard work went into preparing the 2019 budget this year and as our county’s population continues to grow, our citizens expect us to provide the many varied services in the most frugal, yet professional and efficient manner possible,” said commissioner Jeff Baker.

“Part of that process includes separating the “wants” from the “needs” and keeping our finances balanced and in compliance with TABOR restrictions. I believe we have accomplished that goal this year.”

The Board of County Commissioners, and members of the executive budget committee, which reviews budget packages, revenues and expenses, and makes recommendations to the commissioners for approval, focused on the following goals when developing the 2019 budget:

An Evening in Oz Gala at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Colorado Ballet’s An Evening Gala co-chairs Natalia Ballinger in Oz Gala will be and Michael held February 7 at Korenblat the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

The evening begins with cocktails and conversation in the Ellie Lobby where guests can mingle and bid on jewelry surprise boxes donated by John Aten- the Amalfi Coast of Italy. The cio, a wine pull provided by silent auction prior to the prothe Colorado Ballet Auxiliary gram includes the opportuniand a small silent auction. ty to purchase a Special DinThe entertainment on ner Onstage at the historic the Ellie stage will include Ellie Caulkins Opera House. excerpts from the world preThe program ends with a miere tour of The Wizard of special appeal to benefit the Oz, a spectacular joint proColorado Ballet’s Education duction between Colorado and Community Engagement Ballet, Kansas Programs.

City Ballet and Following the Royal Winstage presentation, nipeg Ballet. guests will be seatThis production ed for an elaborate was created dinner created by world-reby Kevin Taylor nowned choin the Chambers reographer Grant Salon and Septime Webre, the Ellie Loge. who Colorado Ballet fans After dinner guests may stay remember for his spectacfor bubbles and dancing on ular production of Alice (in the stage to music provided wonderland), and a line-up

by DJ Larry.

An Evening in Oz Gala of world-class designers with 10-top Platinum Tables are music by Matthew Pierce. $10,000 and include guesThe on-stage portion of the trooms at The Westin Denver evening continues with a unique live auction featuring: Downtown for the night of the gala and upgraded wines a Master Suite Retreat; an Outdoor Oasis featuring cus- served at the gala; a Gold Table is $5,000 and includes tom landscape and a custom upgraded wines and a Silver outdoor kitchen; a Dinner Table is $3,500. Individual for 12 prepared and served tickets are $350 and tickets

by Kevin Taylor Restaurant for young professionals Group; a week of luxury in 40 and under are $250. a Vail Village condo includTables and tickets are availing six Vail Dance Festival able at (303) 339-1640 or at tickets and dinner at La Tour coloradoballet.org.

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• Maintain a structurally balanced general fund operating budget; • Support the county’s total compensation philosophy to recognize and retain a quality workforce; • Maintain a focus on align Arapahoe goals for budget recommendations; • Continue to emphasize process improvement and efficiencies in operations, and; • Remaining mindful of long range budget needs.

As adopted, the budget includes funding for 2,204.4 employees, an increase of 46 employees over 2018. The majority of the new positions are funded within the sheriff’s office to improve public safety and enhance the quality of life. The budget for the sheriff’s office includes additional patrol officers for unincorporated Arapahoe County, additional deputies in the detention facility and courts,

and increases in staffing for communications and dispatch as well as the new regional crime lab.

New positions funded in 2019 include an engineering inspector and traffic engineering technician to keep up with increased workloads in public works; additional maintenance positions in the facilities and fleet management and open spaces departments; a software developer and a cybersecurity analyst in the information technology department; and, a public information officer in the newly reorganized communications and administrative services department, to name a few. As adopted, the budget funds a 3.3 percent salary adjustment based on merit as well as other adjustments to keep pace with market salaries for similar positions.

The 2019 budget sets aside $12.8 million for the county’s capital improvement program,

which addresses a variety of infrastructure, facility, technology and public safety needs.

Highlights include: • Replacement of detention center door control system $3.1 million • Detention center maintenance improvements – Phase 2 - $1.7 million • Iliff Avenue improvements - $1.7 million • 6th Avenue crossing improvements - $1.5 million • Other street, roads and drainage projects - $1.8 million • Other facilities and maintenance projects - $2.3 million • Technology and public safety improvements $760,000 The commissioners also approved an additional $800,000 in increases to the district attorney’s office and Tri-County Health Department which are services that are shared with neighboring counties.

Former Broncos allegedly involved in HS hoops scuffle A former Denver Broncos linebacker has been accused of striking the athletic director of a Colorado high school after his daughter was involved in a blowout girls basketball loss.

As reported by the Colorado Sentinel, former NFL veteran Andra Davis allegedly attacked John Koslosky, the athletic director at Regis Jesuit, after Regis finished off a rout of Grandview High School.

Davis’ daughter Alisha is a forward for Grandview and had reportedly been involved in an on-court fracas earlier in the game.

According to sources, the

elder Davis confronted Koslosky in a hallway connecting the gym to the locker rooms for the teams. While it was not immediately clear how or where Davis struck Koslosky, it is known that the injuries he caused were enough to send the Regis Jesuit AD to the hospital, where he was later released after observation.

The Sentinel reported that the entire incident may have been sparked by a brief interaction between Koslosky and Alisha Davis late in the game.

After Alisha Davis punched a Regis Jesuit player, Koslosky reportedly attempted to inter-

vene, directing Davis toward the Grandview bench. She was eventually assessed two technical fouls, taking her out of the game.

Charisse Broderick King, a spokeswoman for Regis Jesuit, said there was an ongoing police investigation into the incident, though she declined to say whether Koslosky or the school might consider pressing charges.

For now, the incident appears to be chalked up to a one-off case of poor judgement, one which both sides surely wish never happened.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT This is Colorado Juried Art Show

Through Jan. 17, presented by The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County, they are offering a call for entry for all Colorado artists. Exhibit at Arapahoe Community College Colorado Gallery of the Arts. located at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. The gallery is located at the northeast corner of the campus. The entry deadline is midnight Nov. 12. Also, three pieces of bin work may be entered.

Bin work must be for sale and there is a 35 percent commission, the same as for framed pieces. Information and to submit entries: arapahoe.edu/2018-coloradoregistration. Up to three images may be entered. $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

Curtis Center for the Arts Now Offering Evening Classes Jan. 2019 classes will begin with new instructors. Portrait painting, abstract landscapes, abstract experimentation and glass sculpture.

Info: greenwoodvillage.com/art or call Chris, 303-708-6110.

BUSINESS

Holiday Sale

Through Dec. 30. Briggs and Riley Holiday Sale at Paradise

Baggage Company, 4442 S Broadway, Englewood.

CHAMBER

Boards and Commissions Vacancies

The City of Englewood is seeking volunteers to fill 10 positions. Visit englewoodgov.org, government, boards and commissions to apply. Info: 303-7622310. Applications due on Friday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m.

CLASSES

Classes For Life-Long Learners Starting Jan. 14 for eight weeks.

Curiosity Never Retires OLLI at DU. Monday-Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., two hours each. No grades and great class discussion. For $130 attend as many of the 60 classes at the three Central locations. Catalog of courses, contacts, online registration and maps of learning sites are available at portfolio.du.edu/olli.

EDUCATIONAL

Historic Lecture SeriesTessoro Cultlural Center

Jan. 5, 2019. 4 p.m. “Mixed Blood: First Families of the Santa Fe Trail, Mr. William Gwaltney. Buck Rec Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. Free lecture by registration required. Call 303-347-5999.

Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. “African Wildlife Photography.” Speaker: Russ Burden, Owner of Russ Burden Nature Photography Tours. A two-part presentation entitled, “Under Tanzanian Skies”: Part one includes a “how to” presentation that illustrates making award-winning safari and wildlife image thru photos. Part two is an escape into the land of the Serengeti showing a slideshow of both wildlife and scenery.

EVENT

Preview the High Line Canal Framework Plan

Jan. 23, 24, 5-7 p.m. Community Open House on the Framework Plan to preserve and enhance the future of the High Line Canal. Jan. 23 at Euclid Middle School - 777 W. Euclid Ave., Littleton or Jan. 24 at Eloise May Library - 1471 S. Parker Road., Denver. Both house meetings will be identical. The mission of the High Line Canal Conservancy is to ensure that the historic Canal is protected and enhanced for future generations.

Info: visit highlinecanal.org/framework.

FUNDRAISER

TLC Meals on Wheels

“Feed 50 Clients for 50 Weeks” campaign. Goal to raise $62,000 on their 50th Anniversary in serving the South Metro Denver Community. Go to tlcmealsonwheels.org to donate.

December 20, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9

Belleview Elementary P.E. teacher honored as “MVT” SUBMITTED BY ANNA C. DOLAN

The Red Shirt Rookies at Belleview Elementary could barely contain their excitement as they waited for what had been dubbed a “huge secret surprise.”

First, Papa John’s Pizza was delivered for lunch – but that wasn’t the “huge secret surprise.” Then Bernie the St. Bernard, the official mascot of the Colorado Avalanche, bounded into the room, much to the delight of the students who make up the Red Shirt Rookies. But Bernie wasn’t the big surprise either.

Next, Belleview’s physical education teacher, Pam Smith, arrived. She wasn’t the “huge secret surprise,” but she got a big surprise when she learned that she had been named the Most Valuable Teacher, or “MVT,” for November by the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. The MVT program honors Colorado teachers who continually strive for excellence and empower youth in their community.

That definitely describes Smith, who has made a positive difference in the lives of Belleview students for more than 25 years.

Belleview Elementary Physical Education teacher Pam Smith received the “Most Valuable Teacher” award for November from the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets.

“Mrs. Smith works tirelessly to encourage kids to participate in and enjoy physical activity. She wants to instill a lifelong love of being active and physically fit,” said Belleview school nurse Molly McKanna, who nominated Smith for the MVT award.

“She is always trying to help students build self-esteem in her classes while learning new skills and how to play fair and interact with others. Mrs.

Members of the Red Shirt Rookies program at Belleview Elementary celebrate with their P.E. teacher Pam Smith after she was named “Most Valuable Teacher” for November by the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets.

Smith emphasizes educating the ‘whole child’ in preparation for a healthy and successful life.”

One way Smith has done that is through the Red Shirt Rookies program, which is sponsored by Special Olympics. The program pairs general education students with students who have special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and mobility issues.

They meet once a week during the school’s “Friday

Fun Time” to learn sports skills and play collaborative games.

“They learn about teamwork and getting along and helping each other. That the process is more important than the product,” Smith said.

“The camaraderie and the friendships that have been formed have been really amazing.”

The program has been wildly successful and so many students want to participate that they have to take turns,

Smith explained. Some of the current Red Shirt Rookies had the honor of seeing Smith receive her award, which included dinner at the Pepsi Center and tickets for four to the Avalanche game Nov. 30, as well as the pizza party for her students and a $500 grant to support her P.E. program.

“I was very surprised,” Smith said, after celebrating with her students. “It’s just an awesome feeling to be recognized for what you love to do.”

Arapahoe County Republicans hear from Carno, talk serious politics

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Lincoln Club of Colorado’s Dorothy Gotlieb stood in for the vacationing Myron Spanier at the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club’s (ACRBC) Dec. 5 meeting at Maggiano’s DTC. The speaker for the meeting was Laura Carno, founder of Faculty/ Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response (FASTER), which is part of the Independence Institute of Colorado. FASTER’s mission is to teach school personnel how to use firearms to stop school shooters.

Carno told fellow Republicans that charter school boards in Colorado, as well as public school boards can authorize the arming of any adult employee in their schools. She said rural schools have been early authorizers “because they know how stinking far away law enforcement is.” Carno carefully pointed out that arming employees does not remove schools’ need to adopt common sense well-recognized security measures like locking doors and addressing students’ mental health issues. She supports school resource officers, who she calls “a wonderful part of school security,” but, she says, “they can’t be everywhere.”

Carno told the smaller-than-usual ACRBC crowd, “In mass killing events, an average of one person is shot every 17 seconds.” She went on,

FASTER Training’s Laura Carno is with Lincoln Club of Colorado’s Dorothy Gotlieb, December’s ACRBC host.

Photo by Freda Miklin

“In schools that are gun-free zones, adults who are licensed to carry firearms cannot do so even to defend themselves.”

FASTER originated in Ohio, where 1,600 school staff, including janitors, have been trained in six years. All are volunteers. No school employee anywhere is required to learn to use a gun and carry it. Carno said all FASTER instructors are active duty law enforcement officers with SWAT training. She said the intense three-day course teaches two basic skills, how to stop an active shooter and how to keep victims from bleeding out.

Audience members questioned how parents would know if their children’s school participated in this program and whether they should be

part of the decision to do so.

Bob Sweeney took the floor to say that Republicans need to talk about why they lost so many county and state

offices in November. He went on, “We have to elect our senator (Cory Gardner). He is in grave danger. We are a political organization and we need to get to work.” Everyone in the room agreed.

Gotlieb said, “Republicans have the right values, but the Democrats’ ground game got them elected.” Rep. Sue Beckman explained that when she won HD38 by 347 votes last month after winning it by 9,000 votes two years ago. She found that Democratic precinct workers had identified and registered (as unaffiliated) thousands of new left-leaning voters in her district over the past 17 months.

With a little encouragement, those new voters eventually supported every Democrat on the ballot.

Barb Piper, who delivers announcements on behalf of Gardner at ACRBC, announced a number of bills

Gardner recently introduced, all on a bipartisan basis with Democratic senators, including two bills with Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennett to protect the country’s energy grid from cyber-attacks. Piper also announced that Gardner had released a statement strongly criticizing “Russia’s illegal and unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine.”

Though the cadre of elected officials at the meeting was decidedly smaller than before November’s election losses, Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker, Lone Tree City Councilor Wynne Shaw, Beckman, Centennial Mayor Stephanie Piko and council member Kathy Turley let ACRBC members know they were there and continuing to work hard for the citizens of Colorado. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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BY STEVEN J. WISKOW LUXURY BRAND MARKETING MANAGER / DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY - FERRARI | BENTLEY | KARMA | LOTUS | RIMAC DENVER | AUTHORIZED DEALER

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he Ferrari of Denver Holiday Toy Drive now in its 10th year was excited to partner with the Zane Beadles Parade Foundation and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children this year. With the help of our clients and partners, we successfully delivered thousands and thousands of toys and gifts to the children and their families at the hospital this holiday season and used throughout the year.

Ferrari of Denver has been collecting gifts the last nine years for Children’s Hospital of Colorado and thought it was as good as time as ever to share the love and continue our community and philanthropic reach to yet another fantastic team making a difference in Colorado.

The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children was a perfect partner, as this year marked their eighth year of their Holiday Extravaganza and without the support was going to have to cancel the event.

On Dec. 7, the dealership was filled with clients, holiday spirit, live music and of course gifts provided by all in attendance. Fine wines, prosecco, WhistlePig Rye Whiskey and Colorado Native Beers refreshed the palette paired with delicious sushi, local bits and charcuterie. Tiffany and Co. offered two ornaments options and their bone china Paper Cups with a small donation to the cause.

A short program and video of the children supported by the event warmed our hearts and got us excited to deliver the gifts the following day. Then Saturday morning, we meet once again to rally our sea of exotic sleighs guided by Colorado State Patrol procession to the hospital. Santa Claus arrived in a beautiful Rosso Corsa (red) Ferrari 488 Spider with much delight to the cheering children. With a pop-up boutique, the children and their families could choose all the gifts their hearts desired then have them wrapped to take with them, of course, free of charge. Live music, catered food, photos with Santa and numerous Colorado team’s mascots and endless activities made for a meaningful day for all.

The Ferrari of Denver Showroom was overflowing with donated toys.

ABOVE: Left to right; Mitchell Sherwood (General Manager of Ferrari of Denver), Rev. Michael Guthrie (Director, Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children), Julie Gart (Executive Director of Zane Beadles Parade Foundation) and Steven J. Wiskow (Luxury Marketing Manager & Director of Philanthropy Ferrari of Denver)

Steven Wiskow and Ferrari of Denver would like to thank all of our incredible sponsors for the support and allowing us to give back to the community that supports us. Happy Holidays and we look forward to seeing you in the showroom soon.

The caravan from the Ferrari dealership arriving at Rocky Mountain Children’s Hospital delivering the gifts!

December 20, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11

100% Volunteer 100% Colorado

Hope Ball 2019 th 50 Anniversary Celebration Please save the date for the celebration of the year: May 11, 2019

“ Dedicated to the Ones We Love”

Cancer League kicked off their holiday fundraising event at the beautiful home of hostess Lori McDermott in Cherry Hills Village.

Over 200 volunteers, board of directors, vendors and supporters of Cancer League were in attendance.

This event contributed to the raising of nearly $10,000 for cancer research, in Colorado, in one afternoon.

Sheryl Jonas, Board of Director, and Cancer League supporter Cindy Larsen

Gracious hostess Lori

ABOVE: From the left - Elise MarksGruitch, Rosalina Diecidue, Laura Shipman, Lori Marks-Connors, Lori McDermott, Edie Marks, Barb & Gary Reese, Gayle Novak, Marty Gathers.

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Volunteers Carrie Diehl and Kay

Prince

ABOVE: A shout out to Jay’s Valet for donating services to some high heeled patrons!

LEFT: Kaitlin, manager of Wish Gifts in new location at Happy Canyon Shopping Center.

Mark Stevon, Managing Partner, Shannahan’s Steakhouse chatted with Gary Reece, President and President Elect,

Join Today! Maintain Your Membership! Donate! Help Us With Fundraising!

Online @ http://cancerleague.org/join or call 303-381-9864

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BY GERRI SWEENEY PUBLISHER he Ladies of Philoptochos chapter of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church outdid themselves in the 35 tables that were decorated for their 20th Year Anniversary. Every year the themes and exquisite decorations of every table draws you into take-in every little detail of the table.

Tables Extraordinaire has grown from the humble beginnings of being an Ornament Exchange dinner into a four-day event which now includes a public showcasing of the exquisitely decorated

FLEURISH

tablescapes, two Christmas Teas, a Preview Party, a luncheon, the Giving Tree, and the selling of homemade Greek pastries and food items.

Philoptochos is dedicated to helping the poor. Its very name means “Friends to the Poor.” This year the chapter will distribute over $50,000 to local and national charities and individuals in need.

Thousands of dollars have been raised and gathered for the various ministry commitments of Philoptochos annually, throughout the nation and even the world.

Officers of the chapter are President Elaine Cladis and her

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committee for 2018: Vivian Bouzarelos, Gerda Gavrilis, Amanda Hesterman-Tschirki, Elaine Karubus, Missy Katsoulas, Phyllis Kennebeck, Michele Krochta, Elaine McCoy, Olga Payne, Toula Stathopulos, Pam Weinroth, Vana White and Laura Yeros along with their committee helpers, the pastry bakers and many hostesses.

The church is blessed to have Reverend Protopresbyter, Louis J. Christopulos, Reverend Protopresbyter Paul Fedec, Reverend Theodore Dorrance, Reverent Father James Foreso and Reverend Deacon John Kavas. Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church is located at 5555 S. Yosemite Street in Greenwood Village.

ABOVE, LEFT: Pastry bakers: Marilyn Boudouris, Michele Krochta and Melissa Katsoulas did not need to be salespeople. Their Greek pastries and food items sold themselves.

ABOVE: “I’ll be Gnome for Christmas!” A creation by Michele Kapaun, Barbara Kiryluk, Aleksandra Gopsill, Val Jean Freehling and Trina Bibbero. Michele lost a nephew a year ago and her Gnome creations were therapy for her to get her through her loss.

LEFT: “A Picnic For Saint Nick” created by Marsha Christopulos and Elaine Cladis, Philoptochos president. Marsha, pictured, utilized her black and white checkered MacKenzie - Childs dish collection with ruby red glasses and red and white checkered tablecloth to make a very attractive picnic table for Saint Nick.

The coffee and Greek pastries hostesses: Elaine Karubus, Faith Morse, Sophia Poulette and Mandy Hesterman. Visitors enjoyed Greek pastries and coffee or tea before or after the tables tour.

“La Noche Buena” creation by Elaine Laird and Litsa Monsell. Ask about how they created that Llama head.

Very creative.

ABOVE AND DETAIL BELOW: “Happily Ever After!” Hostesses, Nicole Maniatis and Natalie Shallow. Designed around Billie Maniatis’s wedding dress. Her daughter Nicole eloped recently to be married in Cabo, Mexico and packed her mother’s wedding dress for the occasion. Natalie served as the bride’s bridesmaid. The theme incorporated Billie’s original cake topper and both of their wedding photos in the same wedding dress and photo of the chapel in Cabo. The table was exquisite.

A“It Seams Like Christmas by Pam Weinroth and Laura Yeros for all you seamstresses out there that still have your old Singer sewing machine and patterns from creations of the past or on your to-do list. This table will create memories

“You Look Marvelous Darling” designed by Natasha Bealer, Olga Payne and Laura Yeros.

Photos by Gerri Sweeney

“How Still We See the Night” by Angie Demos and Faith Ioannides. The gold deer and beautifully decorated gold pumpkin, with the blue trimmed dinner plates made for a stunning table setting.

“The Glitzy Nutcracker,” by Andria White and Brittany White. The silver and white theme with the white Christmas tree was an eye-catcher, topped with a silver star.

“It’s Going to be a Wise Christmas!” by Gerda Gavrilis. The Owl theme with Santa was beautifully put together.

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Toyota and Denver Dream Center delivers thousands of gifts

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etro area children and parents streamed into the Coors Field parking lot Dec. 8 with over 4,000 participants both in giving and receiving gifts of new toys and new clothing.

The event is an annual project of the Denver Dream Center a faith-based organization spearheaded by Pastor Brian Sederwall and the six-Denver area Toyota dealerships.

Greenwood Village resident Declan Hughes, general manager of Stevenson West was at the helm of the morning activities greeting over 100 volunteers and passing out gifts.

Hat’s off to the Dream Center, Sederwall, and the Denver Area Toyota dealers.

Thousands of kids had smiles on their faces.

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General manager of Stevenson Toyota West, Declan Hughes of Greenwood Village, speaks to the volunteers before the six-Denver Toyota dealerships presenting toys and Christmas gifts to over 4,000 metro Denver children.

Photos by Bob Sweeney

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Christmas Concert at Cherry Creek Pres Denver Interfaith Messiah Sing-Along Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Hope United Methodist and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present their 4th Annual Sing-Along with orchestra and soloists. Hope’s Sanctuary, 5101 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village.

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Children are invited to join in all of our worship services.

If needed, however, nursery care is available.

Each service includes the sacrament of Holy Communion, and every worshiper is welcome to join us at the table.

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Colorado Ballet presents The Nutcracker Through Dec. 24. Times vary with afternoon and evening performances.

Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Tickets: Colorado Ballet.org.

Holiday events at The Fort Dec. 24, 4 p.m. “Las Posadas: Our Annual Christmas Eve Event.” Tesoro partners with Christian Life Movement to commemorate Mary and Joseph’s

journey to Bethlehem as they seek shelter on the night of Jesus’ birth. Refreshments and biscochitos are provided. The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison.

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Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m. National Live:

Blossoms of Light at York St. and Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms

Through Jan. 1. Open nightly from 5-9 p.m. The lights extravaganza has new features and more lights, including a refreshed interactive light display in the UMB Amphitheater. Carolers stroll the Gardens on select evenings. See schedule on website in early November Holiday treats, warm drinks, a souvenir re-usable mug and the popular HoloSpex 3Glasses may be purchased. Santa’s Village open Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec. 23, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Chatfield Farms is transformed into a magical, North Pole-inspired village. Admission includes a hayride, short holiday movie clips at Santa’s Cinema, live reindeer, crafts with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and craft vendors in Santa’s workshop. Food and beverages may be purchased.

Spiritual Christmas traditions to embrace

The holiday season is a special and spiritual time of year. It can sometimes be easy to get lost in the more commercial aspects of the holiday season, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with shopping for gifts that will show your loved ones how much you love and appreciate them.

For those who want to focus back on the spiritual side of this special time of year, the following suggestions can help in those efforts.

Share the story of Christmas

The Gospels of Mark and Luke offer differing accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ. Both indicate that Jesus was born to Mary, who was engaged to Joseph, a

carpenter. Mary became pregnant through immaculate conception, as she was a virgin when visited by an angel who informed her that she was to carry God’s son. At the time of Christ’s birth, all Jew-

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ish people had to be counted by Roman soldiers for tax purposes.

That required people to return to their places of birth. As a result, Mary and Joseph set out on an arduous journey to Bethlehem.

Upon arriving in Bethlehem, inns had no vacancies, but Mary and Joseph were given shelter in a stable where Jesus was ultimately born.

Attend Mass

Churches traditionally hold religious services on Christmas Eve and Christmas. These services are joyful expressions of faith, music and community spirit. But Christmas mass is not the only time to head to church. During Advent, the four-week period preceding Christmas, Catholics prepare and repent. Advent calendars help count down the days until Christmas.

Set out a nativity scene

Make a nativity scene the primary focus of Christmas decorations and encourage children to play with the figures and act out the Christmas story.

Focus on gifts for good

Families can focus their energies on faithful endeavors and the spirit of giving that’s synonymous with the season. Do good deeds for others, embrace peace and love and share special time with others.

Sing carols

Spread the holiday spirit through song. Get together with a group of friends or neighbors and go door-to-door, or hold a caroling performance at a centralized location. Select religious hymns, but also include some secular favorites.

The holiday season is a great time of year to reconnect with one’s faith and spirituality.

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Angel realtors answer church prayers At this holiday season, many prayers are answered and church services flow across our godly founded nation. A miracle has occurred in Greenwood Village with The Resurrection Anglican Fellowship (REZ) church with 50 devoted members praying for, finding, and purchasing a new church property close to other churches on East Belleview adjacent to Boston Street.

It might be described as Divine Providence, is how Father Phil Eberhart and Lawrence Depenbusch describe the local miracle of purchasing the 4.5-acre lot that has sat vacant for the past 11 years with an existing church building on the property. The land price was just under $2 million, and the congregation did not have anywhere near that much oil in their fiscal lamp.

So, they prayed!

The miracle started to unfold when Lawrence attended an “Open House” on Dayton, where he met REMAX award winning agents Lyn and Cory Drake. After further discussion and consultation, the Drakes agreed to help find buyers for the extra 2 acres. In less than a month, a developer signed a contract which in turn gave assurance to the bank of the church’s mortgage capabilities.

The miracle was that the contract was signed just 24 hours before the deadline for proof of financial ability to purchase as required by the seller.

The financial angel was a local developer who arranged the cash funds to buy the property on the premise of being able to build on half of the 4.5 acres zoned R-1, not being used by the church.

Building lots are in short supply in Greenwood Village and the project will be presented to the Greenwood Planning and Zoning Commission in January and prayerfully to the GV city council later in the year. In the meantime,

The site of the newly purchased home for the Resurrection Anglican Church located at 9250 E. Belleview.

Lawrence Depenbusch and Pastor Phil Eberhart inside the new home of the Resurrection Anglican Fellowship.

Photos by Bob Sweeney

the REZ church is holding services in the present church building.

Christmas Eve services will be a Celebration of Light by candles, carols and communion at 9 p.m. The public is always welcome and invited to attend. The congregation plans to upgrade the current church facility as the project moves forward. The church is already

making improvements on the property with a new roof replaced on the church structure and an old vacant house adjacent to Boston Street demolished. Improvements on Boston Street have been made by the city, cleaning up the street area.

In correspondence from spokesman Depenbusch, he outlines the history of the land

and the church members. The following are portions of his report: “Resurrection Anglican Fellowship found our new home in a church on a hill in Greenwood Village in 2017 after over a decade of being a nomadic church, moving from retail to schools to a funeral chapel, back to retail space. In July 2017 a group of our REZ leaders sent out an email prayer request to find a ‘Treasure Hid in A Field,’ from a parable of the kingdom in Matthew 13:44 and within two weeks found the 4.5-acre lot with a church at 9200-9250 East Belleview Ave. in need of some TLC. Church members voted unanimously for the purchase of the property. The church was slated for demolition in 2006 when it was bought to build a nine-acre subdivision. Plans were rejected in 2008 for being twice the density allowed, and no buyer could be found for the next 11 years before we came along.”

Depenbusch continues, “Our plan is to sell off two one-acre R-1 lots to reduce the debt. We think this is a win/ win as we can help satisfy the demand for R-1 lots (there are none east of I-25 in Greenwood Village) and assure the

city planners and neighbors that our growth will be within the parameters of the land.”

The local church is aligned with traditional Anglican worship in the Anglian Church in North America. Church members have been very active in advancing the kingdom abroad with missions in Rwanda, Uganda, Estonia, Haiti and other needy countries. Members under the leadership of Eberhart have been working with nearby Lutheran, Presbyterian and Methodist churches in community-wide events.

Lyn Drake, REMAX Masters Millennium realtor, said “It has been such a joy to be a part of this amazing journey.”

Christmas Service will be a Celebration of Light, Carols & Communion on Christmas Eve, Dec 24th at 9 p.m.

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Denver Art Museum’s Collector’s Choice 38 honors Colorado Governor

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, one of the honorary chairs, addresses the large audience Photo by Steve Peterson

Denver Art Museum (DAM) Collector’s Choice is the annual and elegant, black-tie event that raises funds for the museum’s exhibits and cutting-edge programs. In addition, it celebrates leaders in the community who have demonstrated exceptional vision and

passion for the arts.

Collector’s Choice 38 paid tribute to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, an honorary trustee who was honorary chair of five previous Collectors Choice galas. He served on the board of trustees beginning in 1997 and became an honorary member after being

elected Denver Mayor in 2003.

A major piece of his legacy at DAM is being on the founding board of CultureHaus, the museum’s young philanthropist organization inspiring and cultivating the next generation of arts patrons. In addition to his continued service and support of DAM, he has helped drive the success of numerous initiatives and institutions in the arts community.

Honorary chairs were Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and First Lady Mary Louise Lee, Jane Hamilton, Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld, Sharon and Lanny Martin, Jan Mayer, Anna and John J. Sie – last year’s honorees.

Gala Chairs were Ellen Bruss and Mark Falcone, Cathey and Richard Finlon, Sarah and Christopher Hunt with a committee of over four dozen members.

As a final surprise, entertainment by His Honor’s favorite band, the Avett Brothers, was brought in by AEG and Chuck Morris.

Favors were hand-painted works of art from Hyde Park Jewelers. Inscribed on the gift box was a quote from Hickenlooper: “Colorado has always been a good place to find what you are made of.”

Denver Art Museum Director Christoph Heinrich and wife Kira

Honoree Gov. John Hickenlooper, Ellen Robinson, DAM trustee Dick Robinson

Photos by Scottie Iverson

Marilyn and Pete Coors

Colorado has always been a good place to find what you are made of.

Cathey McClain Finlon, DAM trustee and former Collector’s Choice honoree and husband Dick served on the committee

– Gov. John Hickenlooper

ABOVE: The Women’s Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Casteel and VP Development Renee Ferrufino LEFT: Instead of Champagne, the toast was beer – Artillery Imperial Brown from Wynkoop Brewery, Denver’s first craft brewery that Gov. Hickenlooper co-founded in the late 80s

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LEFT: Linda and Dr. Richard Kelley with Vincent and Stella Xeus ABOVE: Stella Xeus with friends Linda and Jimmy Yip BELOW, LEFT: DU’s Vice-Chancellor Armin Afsahi, Don and Susan Sturm BELOW: Dick and Jeanne Saunders with the Jackie O painting Photos by Scottie Iverson

Kelleys host holiday reception honoring artist Vincent Xeus Linda Kelley, an acclaimed artist herself, discovered the work of Vincent Xeus and added one of his paintings to her own collection. She and husband Dr. Richard Kelley hosted what they called an intimate holiday reception in his honor

to celebrate his much-anticipated solo exhibition at Gallery 1261. Stella Xeus was by his side, as his wife and business partner. Their love story began when they met at the University of California, Berkeley where he earned a high honors bachelor’s degree in architecture.

(Also, an MBA with Columbia Fellow Awards from Columbia

University.) Vincent was born in China and began artistic training during his childhood.

His artworks are in renowned public and private collections as well as exhibited in landmark museums and galleries worldwide. He is the recipient of international awards from such prestigious institutions as Portrait Society of America

and International Art Renewal Center. Xeus currently lives and creates in Manhattan and Napa Valley.

From late 2018-2020, Xeus is working with the Kennedy Family to create a solo touring exhibition. This particular body of work will explore the iconic and historical moments when the female members of

the family made an extraordinary impact on our society.

He believes that the power of art and beauty can bridge ideological gaps and heal psychological wounds. Through his artistry, he hopes to inspire people to connect using visual forms of communication, relating to one another through art.

Telling it how it was Magellan Strategies’ David Flaherty shares more 2018 election data

Cherry Creek Republican Women were further enlightened at the group’s December meeting when David Flaherty, CEO and founder of Magellan Strategies shared more in-depth analysis of the 2018 midterm elections. “We don’t have all the solutions,” said Flaherty “But we do have data.” Magellan has a national database of 190 million voters. “Voting was extraordinary in Colorado. Voters were

engaged.” One lesson and solution has a familiar ring.

“It’s math and Republicans need to win more unaffiliated voters,” continued Flaherty.

In 2014 Republicans had the advantage in turnout. In 2018 - 502,209 more votes were cast. Unaffiliated voters participated with 39 percent, Democrats with 30 percent, and Republicans at 29 percent when typically midterms favor higher Republican turnout. Flaherty broke down state senate seats, talked about the Trump factor and praised the forward thinking and optimism of U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner.

Keynote speaker David Flaherty, Mary Wenke, Ryan Frazier and Bob Miles

Photo by Scottie Iverson

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What retired society editor Weisberg is up to now Catching up with retired Villager retired society editor Glory Weisberg

BY GLORY WEISBERG CONTRIBUTOR

Since retiring from The Villager I have racked up 30,000 on my car, now busy with nonprofits Cancer League of Colorado; Englewood Rotary Club and Families First.

Writing seems to be in my bones as my late Uncle Simon’s was. But I’m reading more than writing these days as education chairman for Cancer League of Colorado. Medscape is my main source of cutting edge news cancer news, and I am reporting it to our board meetings, so much is going on in this medical field. After retiring about three years ago my love for writing remains and some days it draws me to return to The Villager, as a stringer. In reality that ship has sailed or needs to go to drydock.

My home library is full of material not only on cancer research but second, as program chairman for Englewood Rotary

Club too. First generation local philanthropists came to talk to us about how they made it and about giving back. Some of their names are etched into the walls of The Denver Art Museum and the Museum of Nature and Science.

Many empty fields in our southeast villages now add miles of beautiful Koelbel mansions to the paper’s subscription rosters.

No longer am I buying party goods at Party City, near Park Meadows. Our little volunteer committees provided birthday party decor for each child living with Families First. I used to load up on festive goods driving them right over to the Family Center. I kind of wish I still had a reason to fill a festive shopping cart with colorful party goods for a recovering child in our Family First residence. I hope they are getting the love of a healthier family at home now.

Others are in foster care and my heart still aches for them.

But now my Sundays are free of Monday deadlines so Dave and I pick up our two youngest grandchildren around noon, take them to lunch and places

to play. Their gleeful rush to be the first to open their door to us, they shout, “Hi, grandma and grandpa!”

Such is life here in suburbia.

Our grocery shopping bills have doubled and I have learned how to prepare tenderloin steaks making them just perfectly pink in the center like they were in ballrooms.

One closet is still full of formal and glitzy frocks, which are among my souvenirs from years in cold ballrooms with dinner served as late as 9 p.m.

After reading The Villager every week, I now run off to OLLI classes, keeping my brain from rotting as best I can. Now there’s also time for walks and lunches in Cherry Creek State Park, its miles of paths reach out to my sneakered feet. The Curtis Art Center has great exhibits we enjoy before crossing the street to Trader Joe’s. Dave and I are also lunching downtown before taking in the latest Denver Art Museum exhibit when it’s not crowded. The Denver Zoo is another fun way to enjoy life to the fullest. Oh, the joy on kids’ faces as they look at baby giraffes and bears.

Hanna now seeing patients at Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Associates at TMCA HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Associates has announced a new provider has joined the team. Dr. Jennifer Hanna is now seeing patients at its location at The Medical Center of Aurora.

“The addition of Dr. Jennifer Hanna to our cardiac team is a tremendous success,” said Ryan Simpson, president and CEO of The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. “Not only is she an exceptional cardiac surgeon, she is also a wonderful person, and we look forward to continuing to build our cardiac surgery program with her.”

Hanna specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. She attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she graduated as valedictorian of the School of Public Health with her Bachelor of Science degree in health promotion and disease prevention studies. She attend-

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The benefit of a HSA is the triple tax advantage that it offers: Your HSA contributions can be deducted pretax from your paycheck, lowering your taxable income; the money in the account grows tax-free; and if you use the money Dear Planning, for eligible medical exIt’s true! A health savings account is

BY JIM MILLER penses, withdrawals are a fantastic financial tax-free. tool that can help you build up And if you change jobs, the a tax-free stash of money for HSA moves with you. medical expenses now and after To qualify, you must have a you retire – but there’s a catch. health insurance policy with a To get one, you must have a deductible of at least $1,350 for high-deductible health insurance an individual or $2,700 for a policy. family.

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for family coverage. And people age 55 and older can put away an extra $1,000 each year. But you cannot make contributions after you sign up for Medicare.

The money can be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses, including deductibles, co-payments, Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, vision and dental care and other expenses (see IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502. pdf, page 5, for a complete list) either now or when you retire for yourself and your spouse as well as your tax dependents.

And unlike a flexible spending account, an HSA doesn’t require you to use the money by the end of the year. Rather, HSA funds roll over year-to-year and continue to grow tax-free in your HSA account for later use. In fact, you’ll get a bigger tax benefit if you use other cash for current medical expenses and keep the HSA money growing for the long term. Be sure to hold on to your receipts

The protective factor of grandparents I have a little tile nestled in a frame announcing that when a child is born so is a grandparent.

Recently, I was blessed with yet another grandchild. I am over the moon about this amazing miracle as well as the rest of the tribe of my five Littles.

As I watched the grandchildren of George H.W. Bush eulogize their granddad, I was amazed at the legacy of it all as well as the words of love and care that was shared and the foundation that was laid for these amazing young people to succeed.

I was fortunate to live close to my grandparents. I can remember

on my way home from school, I would pass my grandparents’ house, run to the back door where my grandfather would have a pealed apple, pear or banana in hand ready for me. Sometimes I would arrive when they were making homemade pasta. They would depend on me to cut the ravioli with a round curled handheld appliance (which looked like a curly pizza cutter). Being first-generation Italian immigrants, they taught me a love for this country, the value of family connections, hard work and serving others.

They taught me to be thrifty, to

not be wasteful, to make things, the value of good food, sharing, outrageous hospitality (everyone was always welcome for dinner) and good manners. When my mom was working, they were frequently available to care for us.

They could not help me with my homework since they only had an elementary level education, but they had street-smarts oozing out of their pores. Because they did not have the opportunity to finish school, they valued education and constantly reminded us of the imperative of getting an education.

Having the love and support of grandparents, I hit the protective factor lottery.

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ed medical school at Duke University School of Medicine with a Dean’s scholarship.

There, she earned her medical degree as well as completed her master’s degree in business administration at the Duke Fuqua School of Business. She completed her general surgery residency and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery, both at Duke University Medical Center. Hanna is widely published and is a member of multiple organizations.

“I’m humbled to be working with such an impressive and collaborative team that is dedicated to a shared goal of delivering the best care to our patients,” says Hanna.

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Associates has three locations, including one at The Medical Center of Aurora located at 1444 S. Potomac, Suite 390 in Aurora. To make an appointment or get more information, please call 303226-4650. Visit cardiosurgeryassociates.com to learn more.

You should first check with your employer to see if they offer a HSA, and if they will contribute to it. If not, you can open an HSA through many banks, brokerage firms and other financial institutions, as long as you have a qualified high-deductible

health insurance policy.

If you plan to keep the money growing for the future, look for an HSA administrator that offers a portfolio of mutual funds for long-term investing and has low fees. HealthEquity, OptumBank, The HSA Authority and Bank of America are the top ranked HSA providers for long-term investing according to the investment research firm Morningstar. To search for providers, visit HSAsearch.com.

After setting up your HSA plan, adding money is pretty straightforward. Most plans let you do online transfers from your bank, send checks directly, or set up a payroll deduction if offered by your employer. And to access your HSA funds many plans provide a debit card, some offer a checkbook and most allow for reimbursement.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070 or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

having involved grandparents close by is enormous. Children receive an offer of unconditional love, family traditions, a sense of legacy, a firsthand glimpse into their parent’s childhood, surprises, companionship, attachment, a sense of belonging, and plentiful hugs and kisses. The research on how this helps a child succeed is robust and plentiful.

It is unfortunate that many children do not have these significant connections of unconditional family attachments in their young lives. Their family structure was never formed as 41 percent of children today are born outside of a marriage. If children were born to married parents, many divorced and grandparents were caught in the crossfire of family drama.

Due to the transient nature of

economic opportunity and the mobility of our culture, many children do not live close to their grandparents. These families develop and maintain close relationships through frequent visits, phone calls and FaceTime. There are books that grandparents can record themselves reading a story and giving the gift of personal story time. There are other innovative ways to connect when grandparents live far away.

Grandparents are a treasure.

They offer so much. They are part of an amazing circle of life that allows humans to forever connect and belong. The wonder and delight of being a grandparent is what makes life rich.

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for medical expenses after you open your HSA, even if you pay those bills with cash, so you can claim the expenses later. There’s no time limit for withdrawing the money tax-free for eligible medical expenses you incurred anytime after you opened the account.

But be aware that if you do use your HSA funds for non-medical expenses, you’ll be required to pay taxes on the withdrawal, plus a 20 percent penalty. The penalty, however, is waived for those 65 and older, but you’ll still pay ordinary income tax on withdraws not used for eligible expenses.

How to Open a HSA

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FORECLOSURES COMBINED NOTICE PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0466-2018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 19, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records.

Original Grantor(s) Marnie R. Chamblin and James T. Lonergan Original Beneficiary(ies) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting Solely as Nominee for Lender, America’s Mortgage, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a Corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Date of Deed of Trust April 26, 2007 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 02, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) B7055969 Original Principal Amount $306,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $335,655.06 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE WEST 2 FEET OF LOT 23, ALL OF LOT 22, EXCEPT THE WEST 2 FEET, BLOCK 11, GAISER HOLLY RIDGE, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3081 Carter Circle, Denver, CO 80222.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED

BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/16/2019, at the East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication 11/22/2018 Last Publication 12/20/2018 Name of Publication The Villager IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/19/2018 Susan K Ryden, Public Trustee in and for the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado By: Megan Henson, Deputy, for Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather Deere #28597 Toni M. Owan #30580 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, PC 355

Union Blvd., Ste. 250, Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 80521-SET The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees› Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 Published in The Villager First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Legal # 0466-2018 ____________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO FDP18-003, COPPERLEAF NO 19 [AFFINITY] /FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing a 4 story, 170 unit senior living apartment building southwest of the intersection of E Quincey Avenue and S Picadilly Street. The proposed development is generally consistent with the approved standards found within the Copperleaf Preliminary Development Plan (PDP).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 9:30 A.M., or as soon thereafter as the calendar of the Arapahoe Board of County Commissioners permits, a public hearing will be held; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the abovedescribed Case No FDP18-003, Copperleaf No 19 [Affinity] / Final Development Plan. The hearing will be held at the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO 80120 at the abovestated date and time.

More information about this proposal is available at the offices of the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, or by calling (720) 874-6650 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8722 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED CITY FUNDS TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED REVENUE AND FINANCE. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

Copies of Ordinance No. 2018-O25 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov. Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on January 7, 2019. /s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8729 ____________________________

NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL

80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, December 3, 2018 the Centennial City Council passed on first reading:

3. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim prior to the Final Settlement Date will relieve the City from any and all liability for such claim.

ORDINANCE NO. 2018-O-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED CITY FUNDS TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED REVENUE AND FINANCE The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303-7543324. The full text of the ordinance is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8730 ____________________________ CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Centennial, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. regarding RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, AMENDING THE 2018 BUDGET AND APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, LAND USE FUND, OPEN SPACE FUND, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. The public hearing will be held at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Council Chambers, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Copies of Ordinance No. 2018-R-77 are available for inspection by the public at the Centennial Civic Center or on the City’s website: www.centennialco.gov.

Interested parties may file written comments with the City Clerk, 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112, anytime prior to the public hearing on January 7, 2019. /s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8731 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2018 Hot In-Place Recycling Program Project No. 16-07-01 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., that the City of Centennial, Colorado (the “City”) will make final payment at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on January 4, 2019 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Cutler Repaving, Inc. 921 E. 27th Street Lawrence, KS 66046-4917 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 16-07-01, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the Project for and on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, or other supplies used or consumed by the Contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of said work, may at any time up to and including the Final Settlement Date, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO

Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8732 ____________________________

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 8, SERIES 2018 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET AND LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8734 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 9, SERIES 2018 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8735 ____________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 10, SERIES 2018 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 18-1-20 TABLE 1-D OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DRAINAGE REVIEW AND ENGINEERING REVIEW FEES Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8736 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the following PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held at the Joint Public Safety Building, 2460 E. Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, regarding a request by the City of Cherry Hills Village to Rezone the property known as Alan Hutto Memorial Commons and John Meade Park, with an address of 120 Meade Lane, from R-1, 2 ½ Acre Residential District, O-1, Open Space, Parks And Recreation Area District, and C-1, Community District, to O-2, Open Space, Conservation and Historic Area District.

• Thursday, January 10, 2019

at 5:30 p.m.: a Public Hearing before the city of Cherry Hills Village Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission (PTRC).

• Tuesday, January 22, 2019

at 6:30 p.m.: a Public Hearing before the City of Cherry Hills Village Planning and Zoning Commission.

The application is available for review at the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Depart-

ment, 2450 East Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or you may call 303-783-2721 for more information.

Protests or comments may be submitted in writing to the Cherry Hills Village Community Development Department, 120 Meade Lane, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 or rgranrath@cherryhillsvillage.com on or before the Date of the Public Hearing, or by personal appearance at the public hearing.

Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8742 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on December 31st, 2019 to Brannan Sand & Gravel, for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2018 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Ortiz City Clerk /s/ Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: December 13, 2018 Last Publication: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8727 ____________________________ GREENWOOD VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Dillon Companies, LLC, D/B/A King Soopers #96 Fuel Center by application dated October 24, 2018 has requested the Local Liquor Licensing Authority of the City of Greenwood Village to grant a Fermented Malt Beverage Liquor License at 5950 South Holly Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 to sell fermented malt beverage for off-premises consumption.

A Public Hearing to consider the application has been scheduled to be held before the City Council of

the City of Greenwood Village acting as the Local Licensing Authority on January 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Any party in interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the Public Hearing. Any party of interest shall be allowed to present evidence and to cross examine witnesses at the hearing.

Dillon Companies, LLC is owned in whole by The Kroger Co. Names of The Kroger Co. officers: Colleen Juergensen, President, 120 Dakota Drive, Hutchinson KS Dennis Gibson, Vice President, 13855 SE 92nd Avenue, Newcastle, WA Christine Wheatley, VP, Secretary, 225 Lafayette Circle, Cincinnati, OH Carin Fike, VP, Treasurer, 3901 Miami Run, Cincinnati, OH Information as to the application, procedures, petitions or remonstrances may be obtained from the City Clerk at Greenwood Village City Hall.

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE JACKIE EWDARDS LICENSING SPECIALIST Published in The Villager Published: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8737 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on January 7th, 2019 to T2 Construction, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called 2018 Trails Rehabilitation Project (Concrete), said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC Ronald J. Rakowsky Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: December 20, 2018 Last Publication: December 27, 2018 Legal # 8738 ____________________________

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Final steel beam is set in Denver Art Museum’s architectural artistic gem!

Saunders Construction worker securing the final steel beam into place on the frame work of the new Anna and John Sie Welcome Center.

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Denver Art Museum board of trustee chair Lanny Martin signing the beam.

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Denver Art Museums construction milestone saw the final steel beam hosted and set into place Dec. 6. It is the newest addition to the art museum, named the Anna and John Sie Welcome Center and is set to open in 2021. It was designed

by Fentress Architects of Denver and Machado Silveti of Boston and is being built by Saunders Construction. It compliments the north building that opened in 1971. On hand for the final steel beam construction hoist, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, museum director Christoph Heinrich, board of trustee chair Lanny Martin and museum associates.

Denver Art Museum Communication Associates testing out colored ink marking pens on freezing cold final steel beam in freezing cold temperature. It took some scribbling for the ink to flow.

Museum director Christoph Heinrich signing with heart love Denver the final steel beam.

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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock signing his name on the final steel beam, jokingly stated that one day with his great grandchildren he will remind them that his name is signed somewhere in the museum.

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Handyman who can do it right the first time. Local repairman. Call Doug at 303-756-5655 — Continued from page 21 — NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2019 to Sturgeon Electric, for all work done by said contractor for the project called Belleview Avenue and Holly Street Traffic Signal Project said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose

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claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractors, at any time up to and including time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the City Manager, City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591, at or before the time and date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement or claim at any time up to and including the time of final settlement will release said City of Greenwood Village, Colorado, its Council, officers, agents and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

ATTEST: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ Ron Rakowsky, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: December 20,

2018 Last Publication: December 27, 2018 Legal # 8741 ____________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS FINAL SETTLEMENT Project Title: Havana Lift Station Civil Improvements Project Owners: Castlewood Water and Sanitation District Project Location: City of Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County The Castlewood Water and Sanitation District (District) plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement by Diaz Construction on January 4, 2019. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to Diaz Construction, as necessary, to protect the

District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of Diaz Construction to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of Diaz Construction are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to: Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than December 26, 2018.

Published in The Villager First Publication: December 13, 2018 Second Publication: December 20, 2018 Legal # 8708 ____________________________ 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT COAL CREEK & GUN CLUB CULVERT CROSSING (CONTRACT NO. C16-00016C-1) Notice is hereby given that at 12:00 p.m. on January 11th, 2019,

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.

OWNER: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority Name: Paul Danley Title: Executive Director Published in The Villager First Publication: December 20, 2018 Second Publication: January 3, 2019 Legal # 8723 ____________________________

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Toyota hybrid has amazing mileage It’s taken a few years, but hybrid cars have arrived in a big way followed by the fully battery-powered electric cars with smaller auxiliary engines that kick in automatically when the battery power is exhausted. Battery power runs for around 60 miles before requiring charging at home or charge stations.

The past two Toyota test driven cars have been hybrid combinations with larger engines and net power of 215 horsepower for the Avalon, and 208 for the Camry.

The slightly higher horsepower Avalon averages 43 mpg and the Camry 46 mpg, astonishing fuel mileage.

Toyota engineers are smart, and the Avalon and Camry ap-

pear to be constructed on the same frame, similar body designs and safety systems. Both of these very popular 2019 Toyotas have final assembly in Georgetown, Kentucky.

The Avalon hybrid reviewed in the last auto column rated

very high and had a suggested retail price of $44,870. The Camry hybrid has a suggested list price of $38,215. These prices may vary considerably, and the prices include all of the optional equipment on models tested by members of the Rocky Mountain Auto Press. We’re now getting ready to vote on the

best 2018 cars and trucks of the past year. These winners will be announced at the Denver Auto Show in early April at the convention center.

The Avalon and the Camry are very similar in all respects.

I would purchase the Avalon over the Camry because it is just a wee bit classier, powerful, and just slightly better in some respects.

But, these two cars are brother and sister, both efficient with perfect five-star safety ratings and loaded with the latest safety systems.

As stated in prior columns, one of the most important facts of purchasing a new car is to get the new safety equipment, sonar that slow cruise control to ongoing traffic, and rear car and pedestrian camera warnings. The

SST system that prevents striking a forward object with instant brake warnings, so important with Smartphone usage and center console distractions.

The Camry hybrid has a beautiful sleek design, with dark “brownstone” metallic paint.

The interior has six-way heated front seats and heated outside mirrors. This is a far advanced Camry from older models with advanced design, engine and performance. The hybrid option is dynamic and never needs to be recharged. This occurs automatically during the drive with vehicle movements generating electricity to the six-year warranty battery system located under the rear trunk compartment.

All of the safety features in these cars make driving safer and easier in an era of increasing high traffic congestion in the Denver metro area and mountain drives.

The Avalon and Camry are excellent selections and probably one of the reasons why Ford quit making sedan cars. They are just top-notch in their price range.

Coffman nominates students to service academies U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman announced the names of 48 high school students from the 6th Congressional District that he has nominated for an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

“Having served in both the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps, it’s an honor for me to nominate these future leaders to our nation’s military service academies,” said Coffman.

Every applicant was interviewed and then rigorously evaluated on factors including academic record, athletic achievements, extra-curricular activities, character and motivation. These nominees will now begin the next phase of the process and compete against other nominees from across the country for an appointment to the respective academies.

The following is a list of the 6th Congressional District nominees for the Class of 2023:

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De Villiers, Lexi Highlands Ranch High School DuFauchard, Benjamin Arapahoe High School Hangland, Adam

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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Anselmi, Katherine Regis Jesuit High School Gagne, Connor Ralston Valley High School Jones, Quinnlin Littleton High School Robinson, Skyler Rock Canyon High School Slomski, Heather Castle View High School

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Deane, Daisy Regis Jesuit High School Dority, Blake Cherokee Trail High School Galouzes, Drake Cherry Creek High School Ginsberg, Dylan Cherry Creek High School Hernandez, Lauren Valor Christian High School Hilbun, Bailey Cherokee Trail High School Martin, Eugene Cherokee Trail High School Repella, Lauren Mountain Vista High School Peterson, Connor Arapahoe High School Richards, Nolan Grandview High School Sisneros, Hannah Grandview High School

U.S. Naval Academy

Anselmi, Katherine Regis Jesuit High School Dudek, Sara Mountain Vista High School Fox, Logan Cherry Creek High School Harris, Cameron Eagle Ridge Academy

Harrison, Preston Manhattan High School Heistermann, Cole Cherokee Trail High School Keplinger, Mark Colorado Academy Kim, Caleb Valor Christian High School Kim, Victoria Rock Canyon High School Ku, Alexander Mountain Vista High School Lind, Faith Eaglecrest High School McEntire, Jonathan Arapahoe High School Palazzo, Gianni Heritage High School Reddish, Isabella Regis Jesuit High School Rivera, Marcos Cherokee Trail High School Santiago, Derek Vista Peak Preparatory Sharp, Calvin Cherokee Trail High School Stevenson, Jack Cherry Creek High School Thompson, Alison STEM School, Highlands Ranch Urbana, Madison Mountain Vista High School

MLK business awards honor six humanitarian organizations Trailblazer Award to Anna Jo Garcia Haynes The 34th annual presentation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards will honor six organizations during a luncheon on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Hilton Denver City Center Hotel. Honorees include the Blair-Caldwell African American Library, Comal Heritage Food Incubator, GLBT Community Center, Rose Andom Center, Sakura Foundation and Seniors’ Resource Center.

In addition, Anna Jo Garcia Haynes will receive the 13th annual Trailblazer Award.

Founded in 1986 by former Colorado State Representative and former First Lady of Denver, Wilma J. Webb, the Business Awards give the business community an opportunity to honor the legacy of Dr. King. Since inception, awards have been presented to 240 individuals, corporations and nonprofit organizations.

The awards are sponsored by 14 chambers of commerce and civic organizations.

Proceeds from the event benefit Denver Urban Scholars (DUS). DUS selects and awards Martin Luther King, Jr. college scholarships to under-served, minority and nontraditional students. DUS partners with Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado at Denver and Community College of Denver. Each of these institutions matches the DUS funds dollar-for-dollar to double the total amount of the scholarship funds awarded.

The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. For reservations, visit MLKBusinessAwards. org. For reservations information, call Deborah Kulas at 720-233-6550. For general information, call Stephen Straight at 720-323-3333.

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