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Villager Media Group announces version 2.0 of theCorridor. biz, a business special section designed with input from, and created for business leaders and professionals in the Denver south area. theCorridor.biz has taken the leap from the traditional, weekly print format, to a robust online digital platform, with a version that formats to mobile phones. Designed to update business leaders on regional business developments, whether they’re in their offices in Lone Tree, the Denver Technological Center, or Hong Kong, theCorridor.biz links to The Villager, but runs on its own digital platform.

This latest upgrade to theCorridor.biz continues to answer the needs of the business community, covering business news and information around and along the critical I-25 corridor, from around Colorado Boulevard southward, through Arapahoe county into Douglas County.

“When we first launched the print version in 2015, we were responding to the huge increase in economic activity in the Denver south area,” said publisher

Bob Sweeney. “This upgrade continues to address the needs of business, especially the need for news mobility – for information to reach our audience no matter where they happen to be.”

In 2015, when The Villager Media Group first launched this new special section, some 25 percent of Colorado’s earned business income came from this corridor. In 2018 that figure is closer to 30 percent; a strong, statistical reason to provide enhanced coverage of the Denver south business sector.

“The economic growth across the metro Denver region is robust,” said J.J. Ament, executive director of the Denver Economic Development Corporation. “And with so many of the major players in the Denver south area, and our region’s record of collaboration, the coverage that theCorridor.biz can provide will be important.”

The Villager’s decision is made more important because it comes as other print media, including The Denver Post, are pulling back on their community and business reporting. It is a decision based on the understanding that it is in the news business, not the paper business and its history covering the Denver south goes back decades.

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Connie Stevinson with a friend’s golden retriever puppy Max at the April 10 groundbreaking for the Crossings at High Line Canal, a new development by Koelbel in Greenwood Village. They both like Block 2, lot 3. For more on the ribbon cutting see pages 12-13.

Photo by Bob Sweeney

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The Villager recognized for excellence in 2017 at CPA convention The Villager took 13 awards on April 14 at the 140th annual convention of the Colorado Press Association at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, where newspapers from across the state were honored for excellence in editorial and design. The contest this year was judged by our peers from the Minnesota Press Association

Advertising:

• Best Classified Pages or Sections “Public Notices” (1st place) Becky Osterwald • Best Health Care Ad “South Denver Cardiology” (1st place) Valarie Levier, Tom McTighe • Best Newspaper/House Ad Promotion “Ho, Ho, Ho” (2nd place) Staff

Photo and Design

• Best News Page Design “Grand Reopening of Marriot DTC” (1st place) Tom McTighe

Editorial

• Public Service “Orchard Station Subarea” (1st place) Becky Osterwald, Peter Jones, Bob Sweeney, Tom McTighe, Jan Wondra • Best Editorial Special Section “Orchard Station Subarea” (1st place) Becky Osterwald, Peter Jones, Tom McTighe, Stefan Krusze • Best Humorous Column Writing “Left Unedited” (1st place) Peter Jones • Best Editorial Writing “Kindling” (1st place) Bob Sweeney • Best News Story “Which way, Greenwood Village? (2nd place) Peter Jones • Public Service

Villager Publishing is 2017 Editorial Sweepstakes Winner!

“Aurora Water” (2nd place) Bob Sweeney • Best Series “Orchard Station Subarea”

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The Villager

Inside the newspaper world (Part Two:)

It was off to Colorado Springs Friday for the Colorado Press Convention last weekend where the buzz was the layoffs at The Denver Post with the Colorado Press Association attendees supporting The Denver Post newspaper staff.

This really isn’t anything new in the newspaper world. Investors have been purchasing newspapers in past decades and creating vast ownership networks financed

by Wall Street. The 2008 stock market collapse was a deathblow to many newspaper chains with newspaper stocks plunging. Many of the nation’s best and brightest newspapers have been caught up in this malaise of greed and dissecting of journalism for investor profits.

The tale of The Denver Post present owners is now easy to find on Google and paints the picture of how Denver’s last remaining daily newspaper is being taken for a ride by hedge fund ownership.

If you look back in time, both The Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post ownership evolved out of local Denver ownership.

Both profitable and successful with Scripps/ Howard in Cincinnati, Ohio owning The Rocky Mountain News, and The Denver Post buying the “Rocky” and years later losing local ownership when Dean Singleton relinquished some portions of his vast newspaper empire that included his beloved Denver Post. Dean never wanted to be blamed for the demise of the “Rocky,” but he just outworked them as an experienced newspaperman. He wore them out as a strong local owner and political figure. Singleton was no easy pushover for his employees, but The Denver Post managed to win some Pulitzers. He became a victim of his own success in the newspaper world.

The same thing has happened in radio with KOA in recent bankruptcy with I-Heart radio owning 850 stations, $20 billion in debt, draining money from Colorado’s most famous and successful radio station, and corporate owners unable to cope with massive debts.

The media world is upside-down now; plagued with claims of fake news, Wall Street greed and the rise of the internet and social media that really has no rules, or conscience.

Congress is taking a look at how to rein in Facebook and massive distribution of personal information for political purposes. It may get worse before it gets better, and the divide may grow deeper and wider between media companies and political beliefs. Conservatives against liberals seem to be the mantra of the media wars with deep pockets on both sides to gain political advantage in wealth, lobbying and politics.

The challenges are about money, power and politics and it has been that way for decades. Where you find wealth, there is power, and politics now comes into play in almost every endeavor, both on state and national levels. At the very top level, many power brokers control professional sports, media and corporate America.

We have some very civic-minded power brokers in Colorado, some in our DTC backyard. They have vast influence here; Wall Street and Washington D.C. capitalism has worked well for our nation in free enterprise and individual enterprise. But, there may be a limit to just how far Facebook, Amazon and Google can rise, especially when they start influencing politics and expanding business domains.

This is not new, we have always had powerful tycoons in oil, energy, mining, railroads, cattle barons and airlines.

Unions emerged to protect workers’ rights and families. It seems that at times citizens have to work together to protect themselves from massive influences. Newspapers have for the most part defended and protected the common citizens of America. This work is our calling as we can get wiped out by mismanagement, greed, stock manipulation and apathy. You citizen needs to be concerned and support what independent news sources you have left, that’s independent newspapers like The Villager.

Fortunately, there are 16,000 local community newspapers still in existence with millions of subscribers who have an impact on local governments. We pride ourselves in being at city hall on meeting nights and reporting to citizens what happens beyond the slick paper monthly city public relation publications.

Back to the Colorado Press Convention where we were treated to many presentations on the rise of the mobile digital world and all of the new “apps” that we can purchase to amaze and amuse our readers.

We’re most proud of winning the statewide “Editorial Sweepstakes Award” in a tie with Colorado Media News, Littleton Independent. We all share this honor with our excellent news team. All together we won eight first-place awards and five second-place honors.

“News does matter” proclaims The Denver Post staff and we agree.

The convention held at the Antler’s Hotel was the largest and best held in many years and showed a rebirth of journalism, newspapers and the booming interest in news, design and advertising. Many young aspiring journalists wanting to work for newspapers, how refreshing.

Communities need us more now than ever!

Barbwire Bob Ramblin’ around the corral with Bob Sweeney

I had lunch recently at Yak & Yeti, a wonderful Indian/ Nepal restaurant located across from Kennedy Golf course. The owner, “Dal” is from Nepal and learned to cook in India, the UAE, Canada, and now has three restaurants in the metro area.

Because of Dal’s roots in Nepal, where there are two Lions International Clubs, he hosted a dinner to raise

funds for the Lions to send aid to Nepal after the last earthquake hit that country.

Denver Lions joined the effort and Dal donated meal expenses. A check to Nepal Lions was sent for $3,000.

I go to the restaurant because I love the chicken/ vegetable soup along with other fine buffet items and salad bar.

A Monday lunch with

Lion Rod Wicklund and Lion District Gov. Steve Kinsky was about promoting membership in the Denver Lions Club.

I love the Lions and also other service clubs especially Rotary. Lions and Rotary have many local clubs across the metro area. The Denver Lions Club elected Kinsky district governor where he leads 35 metro area clubs

Remember Holocaust Day

it all on record now – get the films –get the It’s hard for me to believe that in the witnesses, because somewhere month of April 2018, when it came

BY MORT down the road of history some to the topic of the Holocaust, REMARKS MARKS bastard will get up and say this two-thirds of America’s millenninever happened.” als could not identify Auschwitz History records do show that and that their knowledge of the the Holocaust and the German “Genocide” that killed millions Nazis performed the systematic, before and during World War II bureaucratic, state-sponsored was rapidly fading. persecution, murder, rape, and the You may ask why they should burning alive of 6 million Jews, bother to remember the Holomany millions of Russians, 10 caust? The answer can best be million Christians and 1,900 Catholic priests. found in the statement made by the “HoloIn 1933 when Hitler’s Nazi Party came caust Commission” which stated, “Remembering can instill caution, fortify restraint and to power in Germany the Jewish population of Europe was over 9 million, by 1945 the protect against future evil or indifference.”

Seventy-three years ago when the Second Germans had killed nearly two out of three of them.

World War in Europe ended General EisenBy 1945 when the war finally ended, the hower, then the supreme commander of the Germans had built nearly 20 concentration Allied Forces, proved to be correct when he camps. The most well-known was Ausordered photographs of the victims of the death camps be taken, because he said, “Get chwitz, (which was a network of concentra-

that stretch out to Golden and Louisville. We also have Optimists that do great programs with youth; Kiwanis that are worldwide with many service projects, and others. These are all service clubs that help communities with volunteer projects.

Lions have always dealt with helping the blind and providing eyeglasses, seeing Continued on page 6

tion camps built and operated in Polish areas by the Nazis). There was also Dachau; the first established concentration camp, just outside of Munich. Buchenwald, which I had no part in freeing, but did have the opportunity to visit just a few days after it was freed and witnessed the devastation with my sad, sad unbelieving eyes.

The crimes committed during the Holocaust devastated most European Jewish communities and entirely eliminated hundreds of Jewish communities in occupied Eastern Europe.

A few years ago the United Kingdom actually debated whether to remove the Holocaust from its school curriculum and now that Iran is attempting to rewrite history by claiming the Holocaust never happened, it is more imperative than ever that we observe this tragedy to make sure the world never forgets.

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me, and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

QUOTE of the WEEK QUOTE the WEEK It isofduring our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

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Opinion

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Holy guacamole Batman! to get me a list of their entries.

Well, I guess my demands on the advertising and editorial staffs paid off.

At the ColorThis past weekend, Bob ado Press Associa- OBSCURA Sweeney and I attended tion Convention the convention in Coloralast year, I made a do Springs. I already knew promise to Gerri we won a list of awards.

Sweeney — The What we didn’t know was Villager would whether they were first or win more awards second place.

BY BECKY OSTERWALD this year.

Three advertising So, I pressed awards — two first place and the rest of The Villager team one second place; eight edito-

PERSPECTIVA

Promise made, promise kept

rial awards — four first place and four second place; and a first place in Photo and Design, put us in the running for a sweepstakes award.

When the announcements was finished, The Villager had tied for the sweepstakes with the Littleton Independent!

Needless to say, my mouth dropped open, because I was not expecting that. My goal was to win more than the five we took home last year. Ten pretty much accomplished that feat.

The work The Villager staff did for covering the Greenwood Village Orchard Station Subarea controversy was monumental. Those three awards, first place for Public Service, First Place in Best Editorial Section, Second Place, Best News Story Which way, Greenwood Village by Peter Jones, and Second Place for Best Series are the ones I am most proud of.

When it comes to a major story that the subarea was, the public can’t image how hard

covering something like that is.

To maintain a balance and report both sides when both sides can’t, or won’t, see the opposing side is tough.

In reality, the Orchard Station Subarea, became a microcosm of the politics of the United States.

But that is the job of journalists — to tell the story to the best of our ability.

So my hats (all of them) off to the staff!

Promise kept!

Colorado is essential to our national defense

Colorado plays a significant role in the defense of our nation.

The economic impact of 10 of the major military installations and VA facilities reflect an overall impact to the state’s economy of nearly $36.6 billion in revenue in 2016 according to an economic analysis of a study commissioned by the Colorado Department of Military Affairs. The study analyzed the profound economic impact that national defense and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs has on the state.

In Colorado, the VA and the military employ 247,000 individuals or 7.5 percent of the total

state employment. This reflects $16.4 billion or 7.4 percent of all aerospace and defense private sector industries.

Arapahoe County benefits significantly from the large aerospace and military organizations located in the county. Nearly 18,000 military and civilian defense workers and nearly 21,000 individual defense contracts were awarded in 2016.

Buckley Air Force Base alone accounts for nearly $1 billion in economic impact to Aurora and Arapahoe County annually.

In Arapahoe County over 47,000 employees work in the defense and Department of Vet-

erans Affairs sectors earning over $3.8 billion.

Buckley Air Force Base has several military missions that are crucial to our defense and national security. The base provides early warning alerts of possible missile attacks worldwide, prominent level intelligence surveillance, a 24-hour air defense mission and supports multiple missions for several other military services on the base.

The Department of Defense recognizes the importance that these national defense missions have on the nation’s overall national security programs. Arapahoe County and Aurora are recognized for their support of the military missions at Buckley Air Force. Arapahoe County, through

Take media reported statistics with a grain of salt Statistics is a branch of mathematics involving the collection and analysis of data. Popular topics include health, sports, weather and politics. How the data is collected has a large effect downstream on whether the data is useful and if it supports the eventual conclusions. As the old saying goes, garbage in, garbage out.

Illegal immigration is a popular topic in the news.

Illegal immigrants, including in Denver, have a high social cost to taxpayers and many commit crimes against Americans. President Trump promised to build a wall on our Southern border. What are the statistics on illegal border crossings?

Recently, the media has been displaying a chart supposedly showing that illegal border crossings are at a 46year low. The shape of the graph illustrates a decline from 2000-2009 when the plot bottoms out and stays low, including 2017.

The data comes from the 2017 Border Security Report from the Department of Homeland Security. One would assume these numbers are accurate. They probably are but what data was actually collected?

All you might see on the

evening news or on social media, is a graph showing this drop. What is not reported is the actual methodology explaining what numbers they recorded

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH and analyzed.

The report does indeed say that illegal border crossings are at a record low.

They then go on to say four words that dramatically change the analysis, “as measured by apprehensions.”

In other words, the entire premise of the report is based on those caught illegally crossing, not those who do cross the border, the latter being an unknown.

That’s like saying the number of cars exceeding the speed limit on I-25 is based on the number of speeding tickets issued, when in reality only a fraction of speeders are ever issued a ticket.

What if an ulterior motive of the report is to say that President Obama was tough on border security and that Trump, for all of his talk and bluster, is no better?

The Obama policy was to look the other way and not apprehend many illegal crossers. His Department of Justice sued Arizona for having the gall to enforce federal immigration law. He allowed numerous busloads of “unaccompanied alien children” to

enter the country, and after being settled somewhere, bring their families to the U.S. If they aren’t apprehended, they don’t represent an illegal border crossing, as measured by the statisticians. This is a convenient way to skew the results in a politically favorably way.

A similar thing was discovered after the Parkland school shooting. Public schools have a policy of not reporting student crimes in order to secure federal funding, preventing the “school-to-prison pipeline.” They ignore or underreport crime to make school statistics look good, in exchange for money for school boards and local police departments.

The Parkland shooter had many crimes overlooked, with disastrous consequences.

Apprehensions may be the same under Trump, but fewer are crossing overall, due to fear of Trump and his policies. The statistics don’t make this distinction, based on how the data was collected.

So, take statistics reported in the news with a big grain of salt. If you are inclined, read the methodology, how the data was collected, to see if the conclusions are justified, or simply more news designed to push a false political narrative, rather than factually report the news.

its Open Spaces program, has helped the Air Force base in the expansion of the base’s buffer zone around the base to help mitigate any encroachment on the base’s perimeter.

The City of Aurora has recently been recognized by the Air Force Space Command for its staunch support of Buckley Air Force Base’s mission and its

support of Buckley airmen and their families.

The VA and our military play an important part in taking care of veterans and active duty member and their families.

Impact of these two important organization are essential in protecting the American way of life. We must honor those to serve this nation.

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LETTERS

Support Susan Pye for SSPR

It is our honor and pleasure to support and endorse Susan Pye for South Suburban Parks & Recreation District Board of Directors. As our friend and neighbor, we have witnessed the countless volunteer hours Susan has contributed to support our community through her involvement with the Centennial Senior Commission, Active Adults Programs and Services, Developmental Pathways, and as an adviser for Centennial’s Youth Commission. Susan always acts with integrity, caring and thoughtfulness - traits that are useful when considering the diverse needs of the community. Susan has a commitment to the well-being of residents and the development of parks and recreational programs for all ages.

We believe Susan has an excellent background and her leadership and thoughtfulness will be evident in working with other board members and community partners.

Eric and Michelle Johnson Homestead Farm II neighbors for 15 years

Support for Charlie Blosten for SSPR

Charlie Blosten is a candidate for the May 8 South Suburban Parks and Recreation District’s Board of Directors election, and we wholeheartedly endorse him because we believe he has the experience to make sound decisions for the future of the SSPR District.

During our many years serving on the City of Littleton staff with Charlie, we observed first-hand his creative problem solving and his ability to work closely with other governmental agencies, citizens, busi-

Barbwire Bob ing eye dogs, along with hearing services. Most recently Lions have adopted diabetes prevention as a major international project.

Wicklund was deeply involved in building the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at Fitzsimmons. Rod and his wife Phyllis are longtime Denver residents. She is a professional parliamentarian and knows how to properly run a meeting.

The lunch session was to

nesses, and fellow employees to get things done.

As Public Works Director, Charlie managed his department’s annual $25 million budget and 65 employees. His responsibilities included acquisition of open space and trails, such as South Platte Park, Lee Gulch, and others. He has been an active participant in the Highline Canal Working Group, South Platte River Working Group, and Arapahoe County open space programs. Charlie worked closely with SSPRD staff and understands the workings of the District. He knows how important the board’s role is to ensure that our parks, recreational facilities and programs are properly maintained now and in the future.

Charlie is a visionary. He initiated the Littleton Community (City Ditch) Trail, and saw it through to completion, involving negotiations with the railroad, Englewood, and others. Charlie values family traditions. The Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting on Main Street in downtown Littleton was another of his inspirations, a holiday festivity that has thrilled thousands of families for 34 years.

Charlie is passionate about maintaining SSPRD’s parks, facilities, programs and open spaces par excellence. He is a team player and will be a positive addition to the SSPRD Board.

Lorena Donohue Past Littleton Museum Deputy Director Centennial Dawn Shepherd Past Littleton Housing Authority Director Littleton Betty Mulvey Past Assistant to the City Manager Littleton

Five OSU employees to be honored for service in Ethiopia The Crown Council of Ethiopia, in cooperation with the School of Global Studies and Partnerships at Oklahoma State University, will honor five former and current OSU employees with Grand Officerships for their roles in the University’s 60 years of service to Ethiopia at a recognition ceremony April 17 at 3:30 p.m. in Wes Watkins Center.

“OSU’s involvement in the Point Four program in Ethiopia remains an important milestone in the university’s emergence as a truly global institution,” said Dr. Randy Kluver, dean of the School of Global Studies and Partnerships.

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, the president of the Crown Council, will present the awards to Dr. Clyde Kindell, Dr. Theodore Vestal, Dr. Barbara Stoecker and Shaun Evans, who is accepting on behalf of his parents, the late Conrad and Joy Evans.

The Crown Council of Ethiopia focuses on cultural preservation,

development and humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia.

Former Oklahoma congressional representative Wes Watkins will open the event and introduce Jeff Moseley, CEO of the Texas Association of Business, as the Master of Ceremonies. Moseley spent six years in Ethiopia as a child, since his father, Dr. Yack Moseley, was one of more than 330 OSU staff who worked to develop the Alemaya College of Agriculture in the 1950s and ’60s.

The event will also mark the 64th anniversary of Emperor Haile Selassie, Prince Ermias’ grandfather, first visit to Stillwater in 1954. To date, Selassie’s visit was the only visit of a serving head of state to the OSU campus.

Before the ceremony, there will be a free showing of the fourth documentary in the Point Four series directed by Mel Tewahade at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public, and a reception will follow.

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begin planning on Lion membership recruitment for next year. All service clubs need members to promote the volunteer work for local communities. Membership information on all of these service clubs can be found on Google and it is refreshing to join groups that volunteer to help people. We leave politics, gender and religion at the front door and work together to build better communities. Washington D.C. could

learn a bit from service clubs on how to help people by good deeds and volunteerism. *** April 10 was a big day for Greenwood Village with the launching of the new Koelbel development project, once known as Harrison/Oaks, now named “Crossings at High Line Canal.” The new housing development is almost directly across the street south of Glenmoor Country Club

on Belleview with the project consisting of 11 new 2.5-acre home sites. The sites went on sale April 11 with roads, utilities, and a new bridge over the Highline Canal completed.

The project has been in the works in Greenwood Village for several years and is now at the lot sale and home construction phase.

The canal splits school district boundaries with the southern portion in the Littleton Schools, and the north area in Cherry Creek School District, but students are welcome at either venue.

Tours were given at the site followed by a reception hosted by the Koelbel organization at Shanahan’s restaurant. Local realtors were in attendance and will be selling these 11 exquisite sites quickly. As Buz Koelbel told the guests, this may be the last land project in the village of this quality with vacant land disappearing quickly. Paula Mansfield was our host for the Koelbel project. If you want a tour, call her at 720-599-1610 or just contact your favorite Realtor for further information.

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Politics

April 19, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 7

State assemblies bring 2018 election into focus for Coloradans

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL WRITER There are 3.2 million registered voters in Colorado, of which about 1 million are affiliated with each of the two major parties. Around 3,000 of each party’s most faithful made important and final decisions about a host of statewide candidates at the Democratic and Republican assemblies this past Saturday, April 14.

Primary elections will be held June 26. For the first time, Colorado’s 1.2 million unaffiliated voters will be allowed to participate in one or the other of the major parties’ primaries. It’s anyone’s guess what effect that will have. For now, the process of choosing candidates for those primaries is the parties’ focus.

Candidates can use the petition process, whereby they collect signatures from their parties’ voters, 1,500 per congressional district for most statewide offices, to get on the June primary ballot. That is an expensive option, but usually certain to work.

Last week a firm used to collect signatures for state treasurer and gubernatorial hopeful Walker Stapleton was accused of using solicitors who weren’t legally qualified.

Contenders’ alternative route to the June ballot is, “to go through assembly,” which requires them to present themselves to the 3,000 party delegates who represent the 1 million party members statewide and attain at least 30 percent of their votes.

The Republicans met in Boulder at the Coors Event Center to choose between seven candidates for governor seeking the assembly’s support. Until the unexpected turn of events with Stapleton’s petitions, he had not intended to go through the assembly process. Regarded as the frontrunner, his late entrance to the gathering seemed to shake up other candidates, and the days leading up to the assembly saw attempts to thwart his participation. Saturday morning, state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman made some negative remarks directed at Stapleton when she was introduced to the delegates to simply greet them as a Republican elected official, and the crowd reacted with boos. She left the stage visibly shaken. She regrouped and made a fine speech later in the afternoon, when every candidate was called up to present their vision for governing Colorado, but the damage was done. Coffman garnered only 5 percent of the votes cast in the room, and was eliminated from the race, along with Barry Farah, Stephen Barlock, Larimer County Commissioner Lew Gaiter and Teri Kear. Stapleton claimed 44 percent of the ballots cast, while Lopez, who said that the state has plenty of money to meet transportation needs,

Gubernatorial hopeful Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton with The Villager’s Freda Miklin at Republican assembly.

Republican state assembly delegate and candidate for governor Doug Robinson at the Coors Event Center.

Republican favorite U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman was at the state assembly in Boulder April 14

Arapahoe County Commissioners Jeff Baker and Nancy Sharpe with Colorado HD 3 candidate Toren Mushovic in Boulder.

Photos by Freda Miklin

got 33 percent. The remaining Republicans seeking the governor’s office Doug Robinson and former state Rep. Victor Mitchell, both with strong business backgrounds, have submitted petitions to the Secretary of State with the required signatures, and are awaiting confirmation of their validity.

In the race for state treasurer, Republicans state Rep. Polly Lawrence and real estate

investor and Greenwood Village resident Brian Watson have submitted petitions and are awaiting confirmation of their candidacy in the June primary. Four other candidates, state Sen. Kevin Lundberg of Berthoud, Rep. Justin Everett of Littleton, prosecutor Brett Barkey of the 14th Judicial District, and Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn sought support at the assembly. All made impressive presenta-

tions, and all received respectable numbers, but only Everett broke the 30 percent barrier, eliminating the other three from contention. In addition to touting his conservative credentials as being a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, Everett gave a highly enthusiastic and credible speech about the specifics of the job of state treasurer that moved uncommitted delegates in his direction. He got 49 percent of the

votes cast, close to the combined total for the other three candidates.

The other Republican statewide positions that required nominations from the assembly were uncontested. Nominated by acclamation were George Brauchler for attorney general, Wayne Williams for secretary of state, and Ken Montera for C.U. Regent.

Down the road at the First Bank Center in Broomfield, the Democratic race for governor was a much friendlier affair. Former state Sen. Mike Johnston went the petition route in his quest for the job and has already been certified for the primary. Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne is awaiting verification of her timely-filed petitions. Only three candidates were left to vie for the necessary 30 percent of the votes cast. Early front-runner U.S. Rep. Jared Polis squeaked by with 33 percent. Former state treasurer Cary Kennedy, who has been picking up momentum, got an impressive 62 percent of the delegate support. Eric Underwood, who ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 as a Republican, was eliminated from contention.

Four Democrats are contending for Attorney General.

Local attorney Brad Levin is awaiting certification of his petitions. Former C.U. law school dean Phil Weiser, state Rep. Joe Salazar, and former prosecutor Amy Padden went the assembly route. Weiser got 53 percent of the ballots cast, Salazar garnered 37 percent, and Padden reached a number that just exceeded the minimum 10 percent that she needed to survive the process because she also submitted petitions to the Secretary of State, who will verify the signatures. With that, she can move on to the June primary.

State Rep. Dave Young and Bernard Douthit, who describes himself as a non-politician, will be the Democratic primary candidates for state treasurer. Young got 52 percent of the ballots cast and Douthit got 32 percent. Colorado chief financial officer Charles Quin Scheibe was eliminated from the race.

Democrat Jena Griswold received an impressive 98 percent of the votes cast for secretary of state and will face Republican incumbent Wayne Williams in the fall.

As if a microcosm for what is happening nationally, the issues that got voters excited were noticeably different in Broomfield and Boulder. Republicans emphasized maintaining their right to bear arms and the importance of conservative family values, along with maintaining the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Democrats were most focused on adequate funding of public education, affordable health care for all, reclaiming 2016 Trump voters, and pushing back against the NRA.

Greenwood Village

PAGE 8 | THE VILLAGER • April 19, 2018

Our High Line Canal – enhancing and protecting a regional legacy

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

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In 2017, the High Line Canal Conservancy (HLCC) held 70 community events along the 71 miles of the canal and engaged 3,500 people at open houses, informational presentations, strategic input sessions and through online surveys. Its goal was to craft a vision plan that was community-driven and meaningful to citizens of the multiple jurisdictions through which the canal flows.

The second phase of planning for the canal, called the framework plan, was initiated at an open house held April 10 at South Suburban Parks and Recreation’s Goodson Rec Center. More than 150 residents attended.

Conservancy board chair Nina Beardsley Itin told The Villager that, “The more public feedback we get, the better the project. It’s so great that the residents care so much about the canal.”

Longtime Greenwood Village resident Mark Palmer said, “My wife and I love the High Line Canal. We walk it several times a week to get conditioned for all the walking we do when we travel. We also love the wildlife and the birds. It’s a way to escape the urban madness.”

Excited about what the conservancy is doing, Palmer noted the importance of linking up with other trails and including the whole length of the canal in the plan.

Residents are being asked for feedback on the physical

Neighbors examining charts and comparing notes about the canal.

Resident leaving a note with ideas about the canal.

properties and opportunities of the canal, including proposed signage designs, landscaping, current and potential trail access points, feasible high impact projects, the use of stormwater, and leisure activities. The results of the public outreach sessions will be synthesized, leading to focus groups that will drill down even deeper to identify next actions.

The canal is home to over 24,000 trees, which were fully inventoried and evaluated as part of the vision plan. Removal of unsafe dead trees and branches will begin May 1, as will pruning to increase longevity of healthy trees. All monies raised on Colorado Cares Day, along with an anonymous 100 percent matching grant, are being used exclusively for care of the tree canopy. Special attention

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is being given to trees that can be used for habitat, along with wood that can be repurposed for benches, nature-play and signage.

The use of stormwater, which was historically prohibited, will be further explored as part of the HLCC framework phase.

Denver Water is currently working with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District on a master plan to use stormwater safely and effectively in the canal.

Conservancy executive director Harriet LaMair told The Villager, “A feasibility study showed that the canal cleans stormwater naturally. Using stormwater would require retrofitting drop structures, but the result would be 100 additional wet days every year.”

Get to know new Greenwood Village police chief Dustin Varney

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

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Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe seen finding her house on the map of the canal.

When John Jackson was promoted to city manager six months ago, the job of Greenwood Village police chief opened up. No one was surprised when Dustin Varney, a 24-year veteran of GVPD, got the job. Besides his long experience, Varney holds a B.S. from Columbia College of Missouri, as well as an M.S., with honors, from Regis University, where he studied human resources management and organizational leadership. Varney is a married father of two grown boys.

When he began his law enforcement career, Varney thought he would end up in the federal government, but the longer he stayed in Greenwood Village, the more he felt that it was his home. He credits a host of mentors for helping him get where he is today, among them Arapahoe County Sheriff Dave Walcher, Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Michelle Tovrea, Englewood Police Chief John Collins, and GV Mayor Ron Rakowsky.

GV Police Chief Dustin Varney has been a GVPD officer for 24 years.

Varney says the key to being effective is positive relationships with the city council, co-workers and the community.

He has started a new procedure that sees he and his command staff holding their weekly meetings in local schools, churches, office building cafeterias and local restaurants, where they discuss the past week’s crimes, issues, problems and successes, leaving out names to protect privacy.

Asked how GV finds people who have “the right stuff,” Varney told The Villager that 5 to 10 percent of police officer

applicants who have the required credentials, are selected to begin the training process, and half of those eventually earn their badge. For the select few, a 16-week certified police academy is followed by another 16 weeks of one-on-one field training. GV police officers have an average of 15 to 18 years of experience, and a few have been on the force for over 30 years.

As with most law enforcement agencies, the department’s needs often exceed its available budget. An important resource, formed in 2012, is the Greenwood Village Police Foundation, gvpolicefoundation.org, a nonprofit, which has helped to provide every GV police officer emergency response bags that cost $1,950 apiece, and naloxone to reverse opiate overdoses, which has already saved several lives in GV. The foundation also helped to provide two police canines.

These German Shepherds are specially bred for this job, and mostly come from Europe, and cost between $9,000 and $15,000 each.

Centennial

April 19, 2018 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9

Piko outlines, lauds Centennial’s goals, projects

BY DORIS B. TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Centennial’s Mayor Stephanie Piko, delivering her first “State of Centennial” speech at last week’s well-attended Rotary Club State of Centennial luncheon at the Embassy Suites, concluded with this upbeat mantra: “The State of Centennial has never been better!”

The event, which has been annual since the formation of the Centennial in 2001, drew about 400 in the audience. The dining area was packed. It was hard to see how even one more Centennial resident or employee (most of the city staff attended) could have fit in the crowded room. It was announced during the event that it was a sellout, with people turned away.

She noted that employment

in Centenedge technology nial grew to continue to by 3 percent keep Centennial and the south in 2016 and metro area one of 2017, adding the safest places” 2,000 new in Colorado and jobs. Among the nation. the accomplishments The special and achievedistricts in Centennial which ments she include the noted were: Arapahoe LibrarThe Reies, Arapahoe gional Crime County Waste Lab now under conWater Authority, struction, a Parker Jordan multi-county, Metropolitan multi-jurisdicDistrict, Southtion project east Stormwater brought about Mayor Stephanie Piko Authority and in large part by Walcher. She said South Suburban Parks and Recthe lab “is set to be complete this reation District.

The Rotary Club, including year and will provide cutting-

its President John Barry and the Event Committee (Chair Katherine Henschen, John McCarty, Phil Chipouras, Samantha Roe, Samantha Johnston and Doug Hanna), helped plan the event.

United Launch Alliance, Allosource (world leader in skin grafts for burn survivors), SEAKR Engineering, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Arrow and United Launch Alliance are all Centennial-based companies.

The mayor also lauded the city for its foresight in the area of fiber, noting that in 2016 the council approved a $5.7 million Fiber Master Plan and established a commission to keep the construction of a fiber backbone going. She said Centennial’s fiber network “presents the opportunity for businesses to build private networks or for businesses

such as TING to bring services to underserved areas within” the city. Piko added that fiber is “a wonderful long-term investment” and the city was smart to build its “own infrastructure.”

Centennial “prides itself” on being “business friendly,” she said. “I am proud of our Centennial community and how we work together and we look forward to working with all of you in keeping our community connected.”

Piko, who was chosen in a contested election in November 2017, was effuse in her praise of Centennial staff, including the City Council, of which she has been a member for the past six years, as well as other guests who attended.

Marijuana is a real economic player in Colorado

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Coloradans have a muddled relationship with marijuana. Voters approved the use of medical marijuana by prescription in November 2000. Twelve years later, 1.3 million residents of Colorado voted yes on Amendment 64, permitting the sale and use of recreational marijuana. Sometimes it seems like no one knows who any of the folks who voted yes were, or why they cast those ballots. Even so, it is a robust and growing business in our state.

On April 13, the South Metro Denver Chamber held a panel discussion on, “Marijuana and Its Impact on Colorado Business,” at its offices at the Streets of Southglenn. RTD board chair and South Metro executive V.P. of Economic Development, Doug Tisdale introduced the program.

Panelists were Peter Marcus, former political journalist and current communications director for Terrapin Care Station, a multilocation seller of recreation and medical pot, Chuck Smith, president and CEO of Dixie Brands, Inc., a large manufacturer of marijuana edibles, who also heads up Colorado Leads, a “pro-business alliance created to help educate the general public about the economic and community benefits of a safe, regulated medical and recreational cannabis industry.”

Rounding out the panel were Jesse Choe, a mortgage broker who specializes in cannabis industry employees, and Tiffany Phillips, marketing director of Springfield Wellness Center, which offers a nutritionally-based treatment for addiction and other health problems.

Every state in the U.S. except Idaho, Kansas and South Dakota has legalized marijuana in one form or another. Smith told the audience that the industry has produced $1 billion in taxes for our state since 2014. He also said that the cannabis industry has created 39,000 direct and 100,000 indirect jobs in Colorado. On the subject of safety, he pointed out that marijuana users cause far fewer traffic fatalities than do drunk drivers.

Peter Marcus, Chuck Smith, Jesse Choe and Tiffany Phillips talk about the business of marijuana in Colorado.

According to a recent article in U.S. News and World Report, “Evidence from Colorado shows that marijuana legalization does not lead to increased teen usage, does not lead to increased homelessness, and does not lead to societal breakdown.”

Marcus told the government and business leaders that the marijuana industry is a business like any other that offers wellpaid jobs and health insurance to its employees. He said his company was partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and

CDOT to address impaired driving. The cannabis industry does not take a position on whether individual employers should or should not drug-test their workers, Marcus pointed out. He emphasized the role of marijuana in treating opiate addiction, seizure

disorders and PTSD suffered by veterans.

Though sellers of marijuana products are all committed to keeping their wares out of the hands of minors, everyone on the panel and in the audience agreed that in addition to the inability to legitimately use the banking system, a huge problem is the prohibition against governmentfunded research by legitimate institutions to study the long-term effects of marijuana use on the human brain, particularly that of teenagers. A representative of Colorado State University stood up to say that both CU and CSU have been trying to conduct marijuana research, but due to current laws, CSU could lose up to $500 million in federal research funds by doing so.

Listening and learning were city council members Cathy Turley, Candace Moon and Mike Sutherland from Centennial, Peggy Cole from Littleton, Randy Weil from Cherry Hills Village, Wynne Shaw from Lone Tree, and Arapahoe County Commissioners Jeff Baker and Kathleen Conti.

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Centennial council approves transportation agreement with other governments

BY DORIS B. TRUHLAR GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The Centennial City Council approved a resolution April 16 to enter into a Collaborative Transportation Forum Agreement that will entail all the local governments in Arapahoe County.

The entities entering into the agreement, in addition to Centennial, are Arapahoe County, Aurora, Bennett, Bowmar, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Deer Trail, Englewood, Foxfield, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Littleton and Sheridan.

The role of the city will be to make recommendations to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) “to ensure adequate transportation infrastructure to meet the needs of Arapahoe County Residents …” Transportation improvements that will be eligible for funding may include such items as traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems and other projects.

The forum of local governments will be responsible to solicit, select and recommend projects to DRCOG, rather

than submitting individual projects directly to DRCOG. Each of the entities will have both an appointee and an alternate appointee to the body.

The forum will be required to meet at least monthly.

In other business, the council: • Adopted a proclamation, declaring the fourth Wednesday of April “in perpetuity” as Denim Days, honoring victims of abuse.

• Approved on first reading four different annexations of property by TING that will be part of the “ring” around the city for the city’s fiber network.

• Heard from State Rep. Cole Wist, House District 37 that there is a substantial Armenian population in Colorado and particularly in the Centennial/Aurora area, and that it is appropriate to dedicate a portion of a highway in Centennial in memory of the 1.4 million Armenians who lost their lives in acts of genocide in Armenia.

• Approved certain amendments to a 2015 intergovernmental agreement

between Centennial and Aurora for improvements – widening, and the addition of a sidewalk and street lights for a one-mile stretch – on East Quincy Avenue.

• Approved a resolution ratifying approval of an AutoNation Parts Warehouse, Collision Center and Vehicle Service Facility.

It will be located near the Centennial Airport, with an address of 9750 E. Costilla Avenue.

• Adopted a resolution supporting a ballot initiative in the Littleton Fire Protection District to be included in the South Metro Fire Protection District. The new district, if approved by voters, will be the second largest fire protection district in the state.

• Approved a schedule of rates for certain fiber works projects.

• Held a closed-door session in regard to a law enforcement matter, legal advice on potential partnerships advancing city infrastructure projects, and in regard to an economic development incentive request.

Covering business

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Jobs report bodes well for Colorado The good economic news just keeps coming. According to the Colorado 2018 Economic Forecast, through the first two months of 2018, Colorado’s average job growth far outpaced the pace of prior years.

During January and February 2018, Colorado added 67,000 more jobs than it did during the same two months of 2016.

In 2017, across the 23 tracked sectors, there were 2.66 million Colorado wage and salary employees. The latest statistics bring that figure to 2.7 million.

According to the report, officially published as the Coloradobased Business and Economic Research report, the largest job sectors of healthcare, construction, financial services, professional and scientific and higher education, are also growing at a much faster rate than other sectors. They are contributing a majority of the new jobs; 57 percent of all new jobs are within these five sectors and all of them are major employment sectors within the Denver south corridor.

The increases, according to the report are due to a combination of strong net migration and people re-entering the job force in full-time positions. The construction trades are seeing strong orders, but the question remains; when will the supply of housing catch up with demand?

The robust growth comes with some warning signs. Not only is Colorado’s inflation increasing faster than the U.S. (at 3.4 per-

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the first and only time in history, Colorado employment increased at an accelerating rate for four full years, from 2011 to 2014. But by 2018, the lack of qualified workers may begin to inhibit economic expansion.

cent for 2017). in part because of the continued increases in housing prices, the cost of housing here is rising faster than across the U.S. A continued rise in housing costs raise the question; at what point will the lack of affordable housing cause Colorado’s economy to slow?

Moving ahead into 2018, there are some trends to watch: • In-migration will continue, but the rate of growth is tapering off. With the state officially at full-employment (defined as 3 percent or less unemployment) companies will continue to struggle to attract qualified workers.

The growth of real wag• es is an unknown economic fac-

tor. Typically, when unemployment is low, the scarcity of workers causes real wages to increase.

But Colorado wage growth has been weak for the past decade.

Colorado’s infrastruc• ture – highways, multimodal transportation, water, broadband – is struggling to keep up with the state’s growth.

• Production sectors such as the extraction industries are posting healthy job gains, while retail employment is proceeding at a much slower rate. It begs the question; is Colorado now saturated with retailers, and is there some fallout underway for retailers not meeting customer’s needs?

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New residential development on Belleview and Colorado Blvd

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRTIER

The 32-acre parcel of land on the north side of Belleview at Colorado Boulevard looked like beautiful open space adjacent to the High Line Canal. It was actually zoned as 2.5-acre residential lots, going back at least 50 years.

In September 2016, the Greenwood Village Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council gave unanimous approval to build on the property. No exceptions or changes were made to the zoning.

The land consists of 11 lots, divided by the High Line Canal. The five on the north side of the property are in the Cherry Creek School District, while the six on the south

are in Littleton Public Schools.

The most significant controversy surrounding this development was the need to find a way to access the southern portion of the property. As a result of vacating (making private) Colorado Boulevard north and south of that portion of the property, in the 1950s, something had to be done to conform to state law, which requires that all residential property be accessible via a public street. After much debate and discussion, it was determined that a bridge, carefully designed and managed, over the High Line Canal, connecting the property internally, was the least objectionable answer to the largest number of area residents.

The public street that the property will

use is called Jackson Place, with sole access from Belleview. (Greenwood Village no longer permits the construction of new private roads.) Construction management of the street, all necessary utility access, and eventual building of custom homes is being overseen by Koelbel and Company, who built the Preserve at Greenwood Village. The city carefully monitored and inspected the construction of the bridge, along with all infrastructure, which had to be in place before lots can be sold.

The name of the 11-home area will be Crossings at Highline Canal (crossingshlc. com). Lots will range from 2.5 to 3.5 acres and are available for sale now at prices ranging from $1.5 million to $2.5 million.

Buz Koelbel

This is one of the true, last remaining special properties in the entire metro area. We couldn’t be more honored to continue the Koelbel legacy of developing unique properties and creating special places for people to achieve the lifestyle and living environment of their dreams.

SITE MAP Paula Mansfield, Koebel’s community sales manager eagerly takes a call, perhaps to sell the first lot?

Limo company Eight Black provided Mercedes Sprinter Vans to tour the 11 building sites

LEFT: Guests check out the overview lot map RIGHT: Keith Neale, Vice President of Development for Koelbel and Company

ABOVE: The bridge entering the 11 lots development of Crossings thehighlinecrossing.com at Highline Canal in Greenwood Village.

LEFT: Site map showing lot locations crossingshlc.com

BELOW: The group of over 80 listens to details of the beautiful lots and to the itinerary for the afterparty celebration at Shanahan’s

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Core values rich in integrity and trust drive success Opportunity Coalition, a nonprofit social welfare organization founded by Brian Watson in 2013, is a way to honor entrepreneurship, build bridges by tearing down barriers between people, and to learn from others.

Monthly meetings at WeWork Triangle Building boast tremendous networking opportunities, a full spread of food and drink, and a relevant speaker.

A full house gathered April 12 to hear Tony Carnesi, CEO and team leader of Keller Williams Realty DTC, give a full rundown of the history of Keller Williams and share the state of the Denver housing market.

Gary Keller and Joe Williams founded the company in Austin, Texas in 1983. They had a “crazy idea” to build a company based on the core values

of trust, integrity and commitment. They thought, “What if we treat our agents like we treat our clients?”

Through honest and frank conversations, the agents helped Keller and Williams develop five core principles: world class training and coaching, cap income, agents share 50 percent owner profit, open financial records and agents become de-

cision makers. These principles are still in existence today.

KW-DTC is home to 524 agents and in 2017 they achieved the Triple Crown of real estate: #1 in agent count, #1 in sales volume, and #1 in closed transactions.

Carnesi went on to give a detailed explanation of Denver’s economic health and the related housing industry. Catastrophes

elsewhere in the country, fewer than forecasted new builds, robots, disruptions, uncertain interest rates, and driverless cars are significantly changing the landscape of the housing market.

To conclude the evening, Brian Watson shared his 10 Golden Nuggets from Tony’s talk. For more information visit opportunitycoalition.com.

Local firm hosts series of free Money Smart Week events

There is no better time to get up to speed on the new tax laws and tidy up your finances than now!

A&I Financial Services, a locallyowned financial planning firm in Englewood, has helped families and businesses for over 30 years.

This year, the firm is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank to host a weeklong series of events for Money Smart Week, April 21 - 28. These events cover financial topics ranging from 529 college savings and Social Security plan-

ning to tax strategies under the new tax law.

“Get a free lunch and get a better hold on your finances,” says Karl Frank, CFP and president of A&I Financial Services. At four events over four days, the firm discusses a number of different topics.

Get a free “starter kit” at the Family Financial Album workshop Wednesday, April 25. This event is popular for retirees.

An expert panel educates and answers questions about the new tax laws over lunch at Koelbel Library Friday, April 27. The expert panel includes a certified financial

planner, a CPA, an estate attorney and insurance experts.

Other events include college planning and Social Security planning.

To RSVP for any event, visit assetsandincome.com, email clientcare@assetsandincome.com or call 303-690-5070.

Let me introduce myself…

To get to know me a bit, I’d like to share a story.

Five years ago, I made a life changing decision. After a personally devastating hardship, I was faced with a very difficult choice. I decided to pick up my two children, move across country and embark on a new life and a new profession. One that would enable and empower families, business owners and companies to always be prepared for the worst and be able to rise effortlessly when tragedy strikes.

I am dedicating this chapter of my life to meaningfully connect with you, the reader. My passion is to provide you with unique, honest, educational, and thought-provoking insights into the financial world on a much more personal level in a new fresh way. My resources and years of research will show you the solutions for choices to enhance and entrust your decision making with Java Judy.

Each time we meet is another opportunity for you and your business to achieve financial wellness. I am eager to learn about you and your unique situation. Together, as we identify your goals, dreams, and desires, we have the foundation to craft your tailor-made wealth plan.

I feel so blessed to have this platform with the Villager Media Group and The Corridor.biz, focusing on the two richest cities in America, Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village, and the Southeast Corridor, also called “Wall Street of the West.”

My topics are aimed to be inspirational, philanthropic, and educational.

I’d love to buy you a cup of coffee, be a free resource, answer all your financial questions, and if it makes sense to continue our conversations great! If not, I will feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to help one more family or business owner understand what it really takes to be financially well.

Look for my bi-weekly column!

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Judy Carlson Wealth Management Consultant

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The A&I Financial Services team.

Riches are in the mind of the beholder

BY JUDY CARLSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONTRIBUTOR

What comes to mind when you hear the word “riches?”

Wealth. Diamonds. Private jet.

Gold. Exotic vacation. Rolex.

Gorgeous home. Ferrari.

Dictionary definitions of riches include: abundant and valuable possessions, wealthy, of great value, costly, expensively elegant, fine.

There is so much more to riches than meets the eye.

Oh, the depths of the riches of wisdom and knowledge. Wise and knowledgeable people are perpetual learners and realize they don’t have all the answers.

They are curious and glean knowledge from the experiences of others. They crave opportunities to learn.

Humbleness is the absence of pride and arrogance. People rich

Judy Carlson

in humility actively listen to others before summarizing the conversation. Humble people know their self-worth, put others first, and retain and maintain stronger personal and professional relationships. They share the credit and the wealth. The wages of humility are riches, honor and life.

Thankfulness and appreciation expressed for gifts or benefits received is gratefulness.

Gratitude traces back to the Latin root “gratus,” meaning “pleasing, agreeable, grateful, thankful, gracious.” Thankful people know they didn’t get to where they are by themselves; they make it a habit to acknowledge and pay forward each bit of kindness that comes their way.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that in order to achieve contentment, one should “cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously.”

Experiencing riches beyond wealth brings joy to the heart.

Blessing others with our prosperity breeds abundance both in our lives and in the lives of others. Share your worth – it’s worth it!

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High Tea Party

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Mozart The Magic Flute

April 21, 7:30 p.m. Fisher Auditorium, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. April 22, 2:30 p.m. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. April 22 performance is an abbreviated side-by-side performance with members of the Civic Youth Orchestra. Presented by the Arapahoe Philharmonic Sinfonietta.

Tickets: 303-781-1892.

Photos of Old Havana

April 24, 7 p.m. Explore Old Havana thru photography and stories of Denver art professor Tony Ortega, winner of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Boots, Bolos and BBQ for Havern School

May 6, 4-8 p.m. Cocktails, wine pull, silent auction, seated dinner, live auction and presentation of the 2018 Achievement Award.

Performance by the Havern School Choir accompanied by Mitch Samu, pianist. Special solo performance by Havern’s very own “Patsy Cline,” Joanie Rubald. Purchase tickets online at aesbid. org/ELP/HAVERN or call Kathi at 303-986-4587.

From Opera

May 18, 7:30 p.m., Littleton Symphony Orchestra from OPERA - guests artists will entertain you. Littleton Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St. Tickets: www.littletonsymphony.org.

Arapahoe Philharmonic Order and Chaos

May 19, 7:30 p.m. Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring and Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Jamie Shaak, pianist. Fisher Auditorium on The Englewood High School Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood. Tickets: 303-781-1892.

Naturally Artificial: Works by Jason DeMarte

Through May 20. DeMarte’s works combine images of plants and animals with discordant artificial elements and processed foods.

Gates Court Gallery at Denver Botanic Gardens, York St. Art exhibit included with Gardens admission.

Tesoro Cultural Center Indian Market and Powwow

June 1-3. June 1, 6 p.m. Tesoro Memberexclusive Meet the Artists Patron Party at The Fort. $20 per person. Must be a Tesoro member to attend. Tickets at TesoroCulturalCenter.org/ Membership. June 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the grounds of the iconic restaurant, The Fort. Free and ample parking. Admission, $5 per person, free for children 12 and under. This is a yearly tribute to the American Indian tribes of the past who shaped the cultural community of Old Bent’s Fort. The art show features authentic and juried American Indian art featuring nationally acclaimed Indian artists in a variety of mediums.

The Milk Carton Kids Concert

June 25, with Sierra Hull and June 26 with Chris Botti. A Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert and produced by Swallow Hill music. UMB Amphitheater at the Gardens’ York St. urban oasis. Tickets go on sale April 10 at 10 a.m.

CHAMBER

Englewood Business After Hours

April 24, 5-7 p.m. at Community Bank of Colorado, 3501 S. Broadway.

Englewood Student Recognition Luncheon

May 1, 11a.m.-1 p.m. Malley Senior Center, 3380 S. Lincoln St. RSVP: admin@myenglewood chamber.com

EARTHDAY

Earthday at Curtis Arts and Humanities.

April 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The installation was created by Aspen Academy, made entirely

from trash and ReArranging Denver artist Teresa Castaneda. Guests can make their own earth friendly art projects with the Butterfly Effect.

EVENT

Cancer League General Membership Meeting

April 19, 11:30 a.m. at the Home of Rosalina and Richard Diecidue. Bring a food dish for eight to share. Election of officers, nominating committee and funds allocation committee for 2018-2019, collection of Hope Ball Silent Auction Items. Bring gift cards (minimum $50 and donation forms. Info: 720-532-4188.

Jewish Family Service Offers Free Resource Day

April 20, Noon - 2 p.m. at Jewish Family Service, 3201 S. Tamarac Dr. in Denver. Free and open to the public. Learn about many community programs in one convenient place. Free kids books will be distributed and drawings for gift cards. Info: Call Shelly at 303-597-5000 or shines@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Medicare Basics with DRCOG

April 23, 2 p.m. Learn about the different parts of Medicare and coverage options with DRCOG at Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Holocaust Remembrance Program

April 24, 6 p.m. Join Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Anti-Defamation League for the Governor’s 37th annual Holocaust Remembrance Program. “My Silent Pledge: Struggle, Survival and Remembrance” with Holocaust survivor Sidney Zoltak. Memorial ceremony.

Winners of the Tribute to Moral Courage Student Essay Contest recognized. Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St., Denver. Complimentary tickets are required for admission. RSVP by April 18 at 2018 GHRP.evenbrite.com, info: 303-830-2425.

Working Women with Faith Conference

April 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Corporate Cowgirl Up presents the Not Just a Rib Conference. The full-day conference provides the opportunity for professional Christian women to invest in their faith while connecting to a network that supports their spiritual journey. Keynote speaker is the Drill Sergeant of Life, Beatrice Bruno. Successful author, speaker, minister, and entrepreneur. Christ the Servant Church, 506 Via Appia Way, Louisville. Tickets: not-just-a-ribconference.eventbrite.com Lunch and a business showcase networking hour are included.

Youth Biz Marketplace

April 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Exquisite gifts from 50 plus young entrepreneurs. Accessories, artwork, jewelry, gifts, toys etc. Cherry Creek, 3550 E. 1st Ave., Denver.

Pixelated: Sculpture by Mike Whiting

April 28-Sept. 23, Pixelated will bring back childhood memories of video game arcades and also call to mind modern artworks.

The depiction of natural forms, such as plants and animals, in bold colors and geometric shapes will be a witty complement to the Denver Botanic Gardens York St., which are simultaneously wild and cultivated.

Shop For A Cause!

May 3, 6-9 p.m. 2018 Spring Summer Collection Open House from Luba by Hannah Payne, raised in Cherry Hills Village now a New York fashion designer living locally. Look for her ad on Page 6 of The Villager. Ten percent of sales go to Providence Networks Joy House. Open House Industrious, 1801 California St., Ste 2400.

RSVP by April 26, sales@shopluba.com.

Workshop: Collecting the Rain Rain Barrels at Home

May 5, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m. Learn how to install a rain barrel on your property at Denver Botanic Gardens. Cost involved. Visit botanicgardens.org.

May 10, 10-6; May 11, 10-5; May 12, 10-5. Carla’s - A Classic Design at The Streets at SouthGlenn. Portion of all proceeds benefit the Rocky Mountain Scleroderma Foundation.

Makeover provided by LipBar Custom Cosmetics and Clothing Truck Show by Soignee Elegant Attire. Info: 303-683-0372.

Spring Plant Sale Preview Party and Spring Plant Sale

May 10, Preview party. 4-8 p.m. $45. Enjoy appetizers, wine and beer. Comfortable attire recommended. Members receive 10 percent discount on all purchases. Bring your own wagons, carts or boxes to both events. May 11-12, Spring Plant Sale. Free admission to the Gardens and Sale. Fifteen plant divisions feature quality flora and are staffed by horticulture staff and volunteers who can answer your plant questions and offer excellent advice. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases.

Denver Botanic Gardens 1007 York St.

Bemis Public Library’s Third Annual Six Word Story Contest

Through May 15, 10 a.m. Nine cash prizes in three age categories: Age 19+, 12-18 & 6-11. Fifty dollar first place winner in each age category, $30 for second place and $20 for third place. Awards announced May 29, 10 a.m. at Bemis Public Library. Enter at the library or online at bemis.ent.sirsi.net.

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast For CASA

May 19, 9-11 a.m. Free event open to all volunteers at Advocates for Children CASA. Hilton Denver Inverness, 200 Inverness Drive, Englewood. RSVP: jack_cregan@adv4children. org by May 11. Welcome to bring a guest.

FREE CLASSES

Free-Nutrition Classes

April 25, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dinner is delivered at The South Denver Heart Center.

Presented by Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. Register: 303-744-1065, southdenver.com.

FUNDRAISER

Masquerade Denver Academy Gala

April 21, 6 p.m. Black Tie & Mask Optional.

The Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St., Denver.

RSVP: denver academy.org/gala2018 or call 303-777-5870.

Spotlight on Hope

April 21, 6-10 p.m. Colorado Neurological Institute celebrating 30 years improving the quality of life for people living with neurological conditions. Presented by Swedish Medical Center and HealthONE. CU South Denver (formerly the Wildlife Experience) 10035 S Peoria St., Lone Tree. Dr. Gary VanderArk, Honorary Gala chair and CNI founding neurosurgeon. Dancing to The Kent Denver Quincy Avenue Rhythm Band.

The evening if free to all attending but with a suggested minimum donation $250 per guest.

RSVP: thecni.org/cni-gala by April 7.

2018 Grace’s Race

April 29, 5K start: 9 a.m. Awards: 10:30 a.m. Partnered with The Morgan Adams Foundation, Grace’s Race is an annual 5k that helps raise funds for pediatric cancer research.

Presented by The Morgan Adams Foundation at Willow Spring Open Space, 7451 S Homestead Pkwy, Centennial. Info: 303-758-2130.

Parkinson walk the vitality walk

June 3, 8 a.m. -registration, 9 a.m. - walk 10 a.m. - resource fair. Wash Park, Denver.

Registration $30/adult; $10 child (ages 5-14).

Register: ParkinsonRockies.org/VitalityWalk.

HEALTH

Littleton dentist sponsors Free Dentistry Day

April 21, 7 a.m. -4 p.m. Dr. Rick Harvey, owner of Summit Family Dentistry, and professionals from around the area will host a free dental care event for community members without dental insurance or the ability to pay

for dental care. At their office on 12999 W. Bowles Dr., Littleton. They are equipped to serve over 150 people. In 2017, Summit donate over $80,000 in dental care during the event.

First-come, first-served basis until 3 p.m. Info: dentistryfromtheheart.org.

POLICE DEPT.

Englewood Police Citizens Academy

Through-May 7, Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., at Englewood Police Dept. Graduation at City Council meeting Monday, May 7. Register: Toni Arnoldy, tarnoldy@englewoodco.gov. You will be notified by mail of acceptance. Space limited.

POLITICAL

Candidate Forums For South Suburban Park and Recreation District

April 21 and 26. April 21, 1-3 p.m. Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. Univ. Blvd., Room 7. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe/Douglas counties. April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. South Metro Denver Chamber, 2154 E. Commons Dr., Ste. 342. Whipplewood Conference room. Moderated by John Brackney and hosted by the South Metro Denver Chamber.

The election will be held Tuesday, May 8. It will be a polling place election, with the option of obtaining an absentee ballot. Three board positions will be filled. The special coordinated election is working with the Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson county clerks.

Special Election for Englewood’s District 1

May 22. Feb. 12, Englewood City Council has established May 22, for a special election for the voters of District 1 to elect an individual to serve the remainder of the term of the seat vacated by Joe Jefferson. Informational candidate packets are available to pick up from the city clerk’s office and available on the city’s website. Nomination petitions are also available and due by 5 p.m. March 12. Questions: call Stephanie Carlile at 303-762-2405. cityclerk@ englewoodco.gov.

2018 Western Conservative Summit

June 8-9, Colorado Convention Center. Two days of speakers, workshops, policy analysis, panels, networking, exhibitor trade show, inspiration and more. Confirmed speakers: Kirk Cameron, Diamond and Silk, the House Freedom Caucus, Sen. Cory Gardner, Charlie Kirk, Candace Owens, Frank Gaffney, John Andrews, Laura Carno, Michael Farris, John Stonestreet, U.S. Navy Seal Chad Williams and others. Early bird pricing until April 30, 11:59 p.m. Tickets: 303-963-3157.

PUBLIC MEETING

South Suburban to create Districtwide aquatics master plan

April 24, 6 p.m., Buck Recreation Center; April 25, 7 p.m., Goodson Recreation Center; April 26, 6 p.m., Lone Tree Recreation Center.

Public feedback needed to help guide the direction of the aquatics master plan process.

Meetings conducted by SSPR’s consultant, Councilman-Hunsaker. 30-minute presentation, followed by Q & A. Info: Contact Kelsey Whisler at KelseyW@ssprd.org.

RECYCLE

Greenwood Chamber Spring Cleaning

April 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free paper shredding and electronics disposal. Donate Food, Clothing and more for the Denver Rescue Mission. Electronic Recycling: TV’s not accepted.

Paper shredding: 12-2 p.m. only. Eat: Food provided by Financial Foundation Group. DTC Landmark in Greenwood Village, 7600 Landmark Way. RSVP: abarnett@parklandrep.com for accurate food count.

SANCTUARY

Women’s Retreat

April 20-22. inSights Women’s Retreat at the Franciscan retreat Center in Colorado

Springs. Register at wpcdenver.org or pick up a registration form at Wellshire Presbyterian Church at 2999 S. Colorado Blvd. May 10. Dead Sea Scrolls visit. Join Wellshire’s pastors to visit the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science. RSVP by April 19 by calling 303-758-2233.

SAVE THE DATE

Colorado Neurological Institute 30th Anniversary Gala

April 21. “Spotlight on Hope.” Info: 720974-4094. CU South Denver, formerly Wildlife Experience

Joshua School’s Annual Gala

April 28. “Standing Strong and Transforming Lives.” Keynote speaker Mickey Rowe, the first actor with autism to play a person with autism on Broadway in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. Info: 720-863-8387.

Hope on the Horizon: The Dawn of New Possibilities

May 3, 6-10 p.m. Private access to the Degas exhibit. “A Passion for Perfection” will be open for a rare after-hours viewing. Cocktail/ business attire. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver. Tickets: 303-285-41444 or ARex@ColoradoUplift.org

CSU 16th Annual Green and Gold Gala

May 5, 5:30 p.m. RAMasquerade-themed.

Money raised for the Alumni Association’s Metro Denver Scholarship endowment. This scholarship assists current junior and senior students from the seven-county Denver area who excel in the classroom and community and have demonstrated financial hardship. Silent auction, wine wall, beer bomber wall and masquerade masks for purchase. Hyatt Regency in the Colorado Convention Center. RSVP: 970-491-5176.

Mizel Institute Annual Dinner

May 23, 6 p.m. Honoring John Ikard with the 2018 Community Enrichment Award. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

9th Annual Care Cup Challenge

May 21, Cherry Creek Country Club. Info: therewithcare.org or 303-447-2273.

Unite to Fight Animal Cancer

Through May 31. The campaign raises funds for research on how to prevent, diagnose earlier and treat animal cancers. For every gift Blue Buffalo Company will match dollar for dollar up to $75,000. Info: sanders-vie@ morrisanimalfoundation.org

Children’s Museum 45th Birthday Bash

June 1, 6 p.m. Event chairs Amy Figge and Jenny Walsh. Tickets: 303-561-0104 or visit mychildsmuseum.org.

Glow Museum After Dark Signature Gala

June 8. Delve into the world of living things that blink glow, flash, and shine! Strolling party format at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Co-Chairs, Matthew and Priya Burkett and John and Katie Levisay.

Colorado Classic to Benefit TAPS

June 16, Saluting Our Fallen Heroes, Songwriters Show and Dinner featuring Pam Tillis. Grove’s Family ranch at Cherry Creek. Live auction and BBQ by the Coors Cowboy Club “Chuckwagon Crew.”Tillis is a two-time Grammy Award and Country Music Award winner with six #1 hits and three platinum albums. Her critically acclaimed album, It’s All Relative, was a tribute to her father, the great Mel Tillis. Tickets: 303-696-0450.

SPORTS

Charity Golf Tournament

April 29, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club.

Proceeds support an inner-city summer day camp. For questions, contact Phil Grindrod, 720261-5217 or pcgrindrod@gmail.com.

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Centennial resident among those honored

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announced the recipients of the foundation’s 2018 Annual Awards. Seventeen honorees were selected from the greatest number of entries received since the awards program was created. The recipients will be honored at the Foundation’s Annual Awards Gala April 28 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Included is Steven Smith of Centennial who will receive the 2018 Major Norman Hatch Award for feature documentary for his work George W. Ruth, American Marine WWI. The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s Annual Awards program recognizes exemplary work that furthers the understanding of Marine Corps history, traditions, culture and

service. Judged by Marines and civilian experts, the Annual Awards are a mark of distinction and achievement for journalists, writers, photographers, artists and scholars. Previous winners include best-selling authors, celebrated novelists, national columnists, network producers, and active duty Marines with extraordinary talent.

The Foundation honors their work in recognition of the difficulty and importance of accurately telling the Marine Corps story. Many past recipients have put themselves in harm’s way to witness first-hand the dangerous work of Marines operating in the world’s most remote locations.

Each winner receives a $1,000 cash prize, medallion and a commemorative brick along the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park pathway adjacent to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Rockies scramble to maintain winning record It was a wild and crazy the coming series with the Piweek for the Rockies as they rates and hopefully will return dropped 2 of 3 games to the for next week’s meeting with San Diego Padres at the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. The lost Coors Field. The one games were discourbright spot from this aging enough, but the tangle was the Rockbiggest loss resulted ies 6-4 win. from a bench clearing On Thursday the scrum in the third inRockies started their ning of the April 11 series at Nationals

BY B.T. GALLOWAY game when the Padres Field with a bang. starter Luis Perdomo Charlie Blackmon threw a fastball behind Nowas still sidelined with a quad lan Arenado. Incensed, the injury, so DJ LeMahieu took usually unflappable Arenado over in the leadoff spot. You charged the mound and both might say he was Blackmonbenches erupted. As a result esque launching a 394-foot of the fracas that followed, homerun to left field in his five players were ejected from first at bat. It was DJ’s day the game including Arenado, as he collected four RBIs on Gerardo Parra and two homeruns and a double.

Rockies starter GerThe durable Chad Bettis man Marquez. Ulbacked his play delivertimately the league ing seven innings with suspended Arethree hits and one run. nado for five games, Carlos Gonzalez led Parra for four games the way in Friday’s 2-1 and fined Marquez. win with a solo homerun Arenado began his in the fourth inning and a suspension April 14 as game-winning sacrifice fly in the Rockies faced the the sixth inning. Starter Kyle Nationals. He’ll miss Freeland allowed one run in

BATTERUP

2018 annual awards recognize outstanding portrayal of Marine Corps history

a short 4.2 innings but the Rockies solid bullpen shut down the Nationals.

Young Rockies starter Jon Gray faced the Nationals multiple Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer in Saturday’s contest. Gray blanked the Nationals for five innings but stumbled badly in the sixth inning allowing five runs in what would be a 6-2 loss.

Sunday’s final game with the Nationals was a messy one defensively but the Rockies managed to pull out a 6-5 win when Ian Desmond pounded a 410-foot blast to dead center field which gave them a 3-1 win-loss record for the series.

This week the Rockies will head to Pittsburgh for a threegame series with the Pirates.

They held on to second place in the Western Division with a 9-8 record. The Diamond backs lead the Division with a 11-4 record and the struggling Dodgers are presently in the cellar with five wins and nine losses. btgalloway@villager publishing.com

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Preliminary data from CDOT’s Cannabis Conversation shows that 69 percent of cannabis consumers have driven under the influence of marijuana at least once in the past year — with 27 percent admitting they drive high almost daily. Forty percent of recreational users and 34 percent of medical users said they don’t think being under the influence of marijuana affects their ability to drive safely. About 10 percent of all users think it makes them a better driver.

As part of a statewide initiative to gather feedback about marijuana-impaired driving, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) collected survey responses from more than 11,000 anonymous marijuana users and non-users who shared their opinions, habits and behaviors on the topic.

“What this information tells us is that Colorado still has a lot of work to do in order to change behavior,” said Sam Cole, CDOT communications manager.

“CDOT has been successful in raising awareness about the laws and consequences of driving high, but now our big focus is on how we can turn that awareness

into action and increase safety on our roadways.”

Colorado continues to see marijuana-involved traffic crashes that result in serious consequences. In 2016, there were 51 fatalities that involved a driver with active THC in their blood above five nanograms, the legal limit.

In February, CDOT, together with partners across the state representing the marijuana industry, community nonprofits, universities, law enforcement and others, launched The Cannabis Conversation to gain a better understanding of public perceptions, social norms and behavior patterns surrounding marijuana use and driving. CDOT opened an online survey as part of this research, as well as conducted a series of public meetings, events and interviews to talk directly with people in the community.

“This is a complex issue, evidenced in the fact that we’re seeing quite a few mixed messages from our outreach,” said Cole.

“While 40 percent of recreational users said they don’t think being under the influence of marijuana affects their ability to drive safely, almost half of all survey

participants said driving under the influence of marijuana puts people in danger.”

Other key findings from the survey include: • More than two-thirds (69 percent) of all respondents know that if you drive high, you can get a DUI.

• Half of all cannabis users surveyed say they consume less cannabis when they know they will need to drive.

• Of people who have consumed marijuana within the last year, 56 percent say they drive themselves to get around when they’re under the influence of marijuana. Walking, getting a ride from someone sober and using Uber or Lyft were the next most common ways people get around when high.

• Among non-users, 35 percent say they have been a passenger with a driver who is under the influence of marijuana.

All of the survey results are available to view online at ColoradoCannabisConvo.com.

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SeniorChoices

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SeniorChoices

• A comprehensive guide to products and services for active & vibrant senior adults

What to know about the new Medicare cards benefits. The reason for this change is to help protect your identity and reduce medical and financial fraud. The new cards will have a randomly generated 11-character Medicare Number. This will happen automatically.

You don’t need to do Dear Leery, anything or pay anyone The government will to get your new card. soon be sending out Medicare will mail brand-new Medicare your card, at no cost, to cards to 59 million the address you have on

BY JIM MILLER Medicare beneficiaries. file with the Social SeHere’s what you should know curity Administration. If you about your new card along need to update your official with some tips to help you mailing address, visit your guard against potential scams. online Social Security account at SSA.gov/myaccount, or call 800-772-1213. When you get New Medicare Cards your new card, your Medicare Starting this month, Medicoverage and benefits will care will be removing Social stay the same.

Security numbers from their If you have a relative or new Medicare cards, and friend who lives in another begin mailing them out to state and gets their card before everyone who gets Medicare

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Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the new Medicare cards? I’ve heard there are a lot of scams associated with these new cards and I want to make sure I protect myself.

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you, don’t fret. The cards will be mailed in waves, to various parts of the country over a 12-month period. Medicare beneficiaries in Alaska, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia will be the first to receive the mailings, between April and June.

The last wave of states will be Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee, along with Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

When you get your new Medicare card, don’t throw your old one in the trash. Instead, put it through a shredder or cut it up with a pair of scissors and make sure the part showing your Social Security number is destroyed.

If you have a separate Medicare Advantage card,

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it card. While removing the Social Security number cuts down on many types of identity theft, you’ll still want to protect your new card because identity thieves could use it to get medical services.

For more information about changes to your Medicare card go to Go.medicare.gov/ newcard. And if you suspect fraud, report it to the FTC (FTCcomplaintassistant.gov), AARP’s fraud helpline, 877908-3360, or your local Senior Medicare Patrol program.

Go to SMPresource.org for contact information.

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.

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Here are some tips: Don’t pay for your new card. It’s yours for free. If anyone calls and says you need to pay for it, that’s a scam.

Don’t give personal information to get your card.

If someone calls claiming to be from Medicare, asking for your Social Security number or bank information, that’s a scam. Hang up. Medicare will never ask you to give personal information to get your new number and card.

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The CRE team feels appreciated by the couples that attended the DIY Marriage Experience. Many are calling the Center for Relationship Education office, writing notes and posting affirming comments on our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/pg/myrelationshipcenter/ reviews/ This appreciation makes us feel more connected and passionate to the couples we serve and the work that we do. The CRE team is humbled by the trust that we have built with the military, police, firefighter and first responder community and we depend on being able to continue to serve these families. If you are willing to join us in sponsoring couples or for more information, please contact, joneen@ myrelationshipcenter.org.

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CDF’s Spring Brass Ring Luncheon sets records It was record-breaking attendance (over 775) and hardly anyone in the audience failed to raise a “paddle” for the appeal, making the total raised nearly $400,000 at the Spring Brass Ring presented

by The Guild of Children’s Diabetes Foundation (CDF).

Denise Snyder, owner of Mariel, brought in designer Aida Gharahani who had just gotten out of the hospital days before and celebrated her birthday on stage complete with a giant cake. Her runway show of eveningwear wowed the crowd and a trunk show of the exquisite pieces will be at Mariel in Cherry Creek North through Saturday, April 21.

Denise Snyder with designer Aida Gharahani.

CDF Executive Director Dana Davis with The Guild President Barb Oberfeld.

Distinctive shoes of auctioneer Rick Rolph.

Margot Rea who led the prayer, Chair Lori Finch and her daughter, Type 1 Hero Christina.

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The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the 12 Mile House commemorative marker, being held at Cherry Creek State Park on April 19.

12 Mile House dedication ceremony to be held at Cherry Creek State Park

The Harvesters (Normandy, France), 1889, oil on canvas by Emma Richardson Cherry (1859– 1954) an 1893 charter member of the Artists’ Club of Denver, which later evolved into the DAM. In addition to her own work, Cherry worked to promote the work of local women artists.

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art Receives Gift of 35 Works Featuring 21 Artists from the Denver Art Museum

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art (Kirkland Museum) announced a gift of 35 works of art by 21 artists from the Denver Art Museum (DAM) as a way to welcome Kirkland Museum to the Golden Triangle Creative District. Kirkland Museum opened its new location at 1201 Bannock Street March 10. Eleven of the gifted works are on view at Kirkland Museum, which displays over 150 years of Colorado art and almost 150 years of international decorative art.

The DAM’s gift includes paintings and sculpture by Colorado artists Herbert Bayer, Edgar Britton, Emma Richardson Cherry, C. Waldo Love, Frank Mechau, William Sanderson, Elisabeth Spalding, John E. Thompson, and several others. Vance Kirkland (1904–1981), museum namesake and perhaps the most important modern Colorado painter, personally knew nine of the 21 artists represented in the gift. Kirkland Museum Founding Director & Curator Hugh Grant helped select the works.

“Kirkland Museum is immensely grateful for these gifts,” stated Grant. “They help us document the art history of Colorado, one of the most important states for painting, sculpture and ceramics in the West. States such as California and New Mexico are very good at highlighting their art histories. These gifts significantly further our ability to show off Colorado’s past art history, which in turn has a financial component of helping gallery sales of works

by Colorado artists.”

These pieces add some

critical works to Kirkland Museum’s growing collection of over 7,000 pieces by Colorado and regional artists, helping to preserve and document the state’s significant art history. Colorado fine art and the work of Vance Kirkland are shown in context with international decorative art, providing a warm salon atmosphere.

Likewise, visitors can now park once and visit Kirkland Museum, DAM, Clyfford Still Museum and the Byers-Evans House Museum, which create an art campus in the Golden Triangle Creative District.

“We are delighted to welcome Kirkland Museum to

our creative and eclectic neighborhood here in the Golden Triangle,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. “When Hugh and our curators were selecting the pieces, they looked toward objects that would deepen and enhance Kirkland Museum’s own collections to create close connections and complements between our institutions and the stories our art objects are able to help us share. We hope the outcome will be expanded public access to these works—a winwin for local residents and visitors alike.”

Cherry Creek State Park, co-hosting with Daughters of the American Revolution and Cherry Creek Historical Society, will dedicate a commemorative marker for 12 Mile House Thursday, April 19, at 1 p.m.

A ceremony will be held for the dedication and unveiling of the 12 Mile House Commemorative Marker inside the off-leash dog park at Cherry Creek State Park.

Public officials, preservationists, historians, archaeologists, and other interested citizens will gather at the site of this former way station along Cherry Creek.

The Piney Creek Chapter, NSDAR, in conjunction with the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society and Cherry Creek State Park, placed a DAR Commemorative Marker at the site last fall in anticipation of a dedication ceremony this spring. Twelve Mile House was one of six way stations located along Cherry Creek during the second half of the

1800s. The house no longer stands, but many in the community have long sought to have the location marked to preserve this unique piece of Colorado history and its significance in America’s pioneer and gold rush era. Of the six original way stations, 17 Mile House and 4 Mile House still stand. A portion of another can be found in Parker.

Cherry Creek State Park is Denver’s natural and spacious backyard playground, with so much to see and enjoy. Anchored around an 880 surface acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation facilities, including camping, picnicking, facilities for group events and a popular off-leash dog park. Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 41 state parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life.

Sturm Family Foundation Gifts $6M to Denver Art Museum North Building Renovation Project

The Denver Art Museum (DAM) announced that the Sturm Family Foundation has pledged $6 million to the museum’s North Building renovation project. In recognition of this major gift, the event and program space in the planned Anna and John J. Sie Welcome Center will be named the Sturm Grand Pavilion.

The Sturm Grand Pavilion, on the second level of the planned welcome center, will be enclosed with a fluted glass façade that will provide a visual orientation for visitors to the campus as well as visibility into the activities taking place inside. The dynamic and flexible space will host family programs as well as events during the day; partitions will separate the space to make room for luncheons, presentations or additional programs. Completely opened up, the new event space will seat approximately 650 people for signature museum

functions, such as the Collectors’ Choice and the Uncorked fundraising events, as well as external events.

“This generous contribution from the Sturm Family Foundation marks the family’s commitment to the city of Denver and the community,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer director of the DAM. “We are grateful for their support, and we look forward to hosting many community events in the new pavilion.”

The Sturm Family Foundation was founded in 1990 by Donald and Susan Sturm. Their children, Stephen Sturm and Emily Sturm, are currently co-managing directors of the foundation. At the DAM, the foundation sponsored the 2003 exhibitions Bonnard, Sargent and Italy and El Greco to Picasso from the Phillips Collection, and has provided ongoing support to museum education programs and annual fundraising events, Uncorked Reserve and Collectors’ Choice.

“Gathering spaces like the

Sturm Grand Pavilion set the stage for significant museum and community functions,” said Don Sturm. “We are proud to support the Denver Art Museum and construction of the new Sie Welcome Center. We hope our gift will further the museum’s ability to bring novel, enriching experiences to its visitors.”

The Sturm Family Foundation has made numerous contributions to the Denver community, including to the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and Graduate School of Professional Psychology. The Foundation also recently sponsored the exhibition Backstory: Western American Art in Context, a collaboration between History Colorado and the DAM presented at History Colorado.

Don and Susan Sturm are owners of ANB Bank. Don Sturm has been a trustee of the Denver Art Museum Foundation board since 1995. Don and Susan were co-chairs of Collectors’ Choice 37 in November 2017 honoring Anna and John J. Sie, whose contribution to

the North Building renovation was announced in 2016. Emily Sturm has also supported the DAM by participating on numerous museum event committees, including this year’s Uncorked Reserve.

The goals of the North Building project include stewardship of the building, connecting the campus and the neighborhood, serving the broadest spectrum of the community and celebrating creativity. In addition to the Sturm Grand Pavilion inside the planned welcome center, other project elements include expanded gallery spaces for growing collections of design and Western American art, completing Ponti’s original vision for visitor access to stunning 7th-floor views, exterior site improvements and updating DAM’s environmental systems and technology. In January 2018, the DAM started the renovation of the North Building which will be known as the Lanny and Sharon Martin Building upon its completion by its 50th anniversary in 2021.

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Butterfly effect for Earth Day

Earth Day is April 21 and the Curtis Arts Center has worked with Teresa Castaneda and the Aspen Academy on an art piece, The Butterfly Effect, at the entrance of the center commemorating the annual salute to Mother Earth.

Castaneda explained that the art explores how trash exporting effects other coun-

tries and the planet. Even the smallest piece of trash can add up and that creative recycling can collectively change the course of a landfill.

The entrance installation will be Friday, April 20, and the students and staff from Aspen Academy will participate the following day between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Caring for clients and gardens is natural for The Green Fuse

a major redesign.”

BY CYNTHIA KELLY She describes CONTRIBUTING WRITER her designs as Unique, creative and experiential. “I try principled are words that to create spaces can describe both Jill that draw people Livingston and the landin,” she said. One scaping company “The of her favorite Green Fuse” she founded techniques is 18 years ago. The name through the use comes from a Dylan of paths. “I want Thomas poem of the same Jill Livingston people to see, feel name that speaks of the and experience the garden and use spark that lights up all of nature. all their senses. In a world where Lighting up the nature of her we’re bombarded with technology, client’s gardens with unique plants it’s a wonderful relaxing way to and designs that spark to all five slow down and enjoy nature.” senses, is her passion.

She says her biggest niche She credits her father, who held in the field is that she’s a landa master’s degrees in both botany scape architect but also extensive and entomology, for her lifelong knowledge about plants. “That interest and knowledge of plants. might seem like ‘Well, don’t all Challenge anyone in the field to landscape architects know about use the Latin name for a plant, and plants?’ Actually no,” she said. “I you’ll be met with silence. Not so found that out in graduate school. with the Livingston. “I couldn’t A lot of landscape architects go to mention a plant unless I used the Latin name,” she recalled, laughing work for traditional firms where they do the design and then give at the memory of it.

Not surprisingly, education was it off to the resident plant person and that person just plugs in plants, important growing up in her Midwhich to me is like being a painter western hometown of Springfield, and not knowing how to mix colIll. In addition to her master’s deors.” gree, she earned a master gardener Buying local plants that supdesignation and holds bachelor’s port the economy - 80 percent of degrees in elementary education her plants used are locally grown and social work. She finds her - helps to insure the right plants for undergrad degrees come into play almost as much as her masters with Colorado’s tough weather. “They are hardened off and do very well. her clients.

And if there is a new introduction “Educating them about the of a plant, I always try it out first in micro climates here and the array my own garden to make sure.” of plants suitable for Colorado is She explained a lot of resia big thing,” she said, noting she also teaches a two-day landscaping dential landscape architects do a design and then leave it up to the class through the Colorado Free homeowner to find someone to University. “They are so surprised install it. “We do everything from at all the possibilities. And listenstart to finish and offer the full ing is really important,” she said, spectrum of services. We have our stressing a highly valued skill in own in-house experts who do evsocial work. “Many landscapers erything from meeting with clients, just tell people what they would doing design, installing the design do to their yards. I listen and work with them and I’ve never had to do and offering regular maintenance.

The only thing we don’t do is mow lawns.”

If something cannot be accomplished in-house, Livingston has long-standing working relationships with subcontractors, some of whom have worked with her since the beginning of her business.

She also has many clients who have been with her since she started building up her business.

“We develop these relationships with them, and that’s really sacred to me. The average length of time for our maintenance clients is 11 years. That’s almost unheard of in this industry.” She adds that they’ll maintain anyone’s property, it’s not contingent on having done the design and that they work on their clients’ time schedule, whether it is one time a month or two or three.

“We see when they want us, not the other way around.”

Integrity and the personal touch are important, and she strives to have employees and subcontractors who will extend her values while working out on the field.

“We have a client who will be 97 on June 2. I have a huge soft spot for people who are older. It’s really sad when people get a certain age and they’ve been life-long gardeners and want to stay in their home but cannot get out to tend to their garden, she said. “They are leery of having people come work for them and rightfully so.

So many get taken advantage of.

We understand this and take extra care to be considerate, everyone wears a uniform, so they are easily identified and it’s usually the same people who come work on her property, so she knows them well.

“For this client, I usually schedule one of her maintenance appointments on her birthday and make sure we see her and do a well check.

“This year, we’re bringing her a birthday cake.”

Financing your spring remodeling project SUBMITTED BY SHELLEY FORD GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF MORGAN STANLEY

While winter technically ended March 20, that has not stopped people in Denver from starting to “think spring!” The Colorado Home & Garden Show recently took place at the Colorado Convention Center, leaving countless people inspired to start planning their spring remodeling projects.

Some say, figuring out what you want to do is the easy part.

Determining what it’s going to cost and how much you can afford is the next, more difficult step. The average kitchen remodel can cost upwards of $60,000 these days - that’s a lot of money! Bathroom makeovers run around $16,000 and outdoor remodels, like a new deck, can set you back around $10,000.

Whether it’s a landscaping, gardening or home remodel you are dreaming of, there are some wise steps to follow before undertaking such a costly project.

Determine how you will pay for it

Refinancing your mortgage to pull out some equity or opening a home equity line of credit are popular ways to fund home improvement projects, but keep in mind the interest payments you’ll be making for years to come.

Of course, the most prudent way to fund a remodel is by saving up ahead of time and having the cash on hand. Find ways to cut back and start putting money aside each month now, earmarked for your remodel. Go without that daily latte or refrain from eating out. The good thing about putting your remodel on hold while you save up the money – besides saving on interest payments – is you’ll have more time to plan your project and shop for deals.

Create a budget

No matter how you pay for it, be sure to put together a budget.

First, consider how much you are comfortable spending on the

project. Next, interview several designers or contractors to get a ballpark figure for how much your project will cost. Finally, it’s a good idea to build in at least 10 percent above the total cost for cushion. Costs have a way of creeping up during a remodel and it’s far too easy to find yourself overspending.

Find ways to save

There are ways to cut back if you’re flexible enough. Without getting in over your head, can you do some of the remodeling yourself? Perhaps you could do the demolition and painting?

How about going middle-of-theroad with appliances rather than top of the line?

Owning a home is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make and improving on that investment can reap dividends. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the benefits of your beautiful new remodel for years to come.

Shelley Ford is a financial adviser with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Denver.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT To whom it may concern: This notice is given with regard to items in the custody of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that have been released for public auction.

The Sheriff’s Office will release numerous items including but not limited to, bicycles, jewelry, audio/ visual equipment, automotive parts, tools, sports equipment (such as camping, rafting, skiing gear, etc.), household goods and other items of personal property to a private auction company identified as Propertyroom.com and/or Roller Auction. These items will be released for on-line bidding on the last Tuesday of each month for Roller Auction and the last day of the month for Propertyroom. com. Both auctions are open to the public.

If any citizen believes they have property in the possession of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office that can be identified, and for which they can show proof of ownership associated with a written report that has been filed with the Sheriff’s Office prior to this announcement, can contact the evidence section of the Sheriff’s Office.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8235 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-18-32 ALTURA PLAZA OVERFLOW PARKING LOT FENCE Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals from competent contractors for installing an iron fence around three (3) sides of the overflow parking lot at Altura Plaza. The purpose of the fence is to limit cross traffic and control who enters the parking lot.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-18-32) document can be obtained by going to the Arapahoe County website www.arapahoegov. com, then go to the Finance Department, and under the Finance Department select Purchasing then go to the Quick Link for the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing website.

Submittals must be received in the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on May 17, 2018.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or

FOXFIELD NOTICE STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF DETERMINATION OF AN ELECTION HELD In the Town of Foxfield, Arapahoe County, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the candidates and offices voted for received the following votes: Trustee, Ward 1 (1)................Josephine Cockrell................ 22 ..............................................Scott Freas............................ 40 Trustee, Ward 2 (1)................Tom Morroni.......................... 24 ..............................................Amy Snell-Johnson............... 30 Trsutee, Ward 3 (1)................Doug Headley....................... 30 ..............................................Lori Denise Finch.................. 47 We, the undersigned Canvassers of the election returns of an election held in said Town of Foxfield, Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, for the election of three Ward Trustees, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct abstract of the votes cast at said election as shown by the Judges’ Certificate in said Town of Foxfield, Colorado.

WITNESS our hands and seals this 12th day of April, 2018.

Randi Gallivan, Town Clerk Lisa Jones, Mayor Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8249 ____________________________

GLENDALE CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018 At a Polling Place Election held in the municipality of the City of Glendale, County of Arapahoe, and State of Colorado, on April 3, 2018, the following were the number of votes annexed: NUMBER OF VOTES FOR DARIO KATARDZIC: ..................................................................... TWENTY EIGHT................28 NUMBER OF VOTES FOR SCOTT NORQUIST: ..................................................................... TWENTY EIGHT................28 NUMBER OF VOTES FOR DORIS RIGONI: ..................................................................... TWENTY EIGHT................28 NUMBER OF VOTES FOR WRITE IN CANDIDATE: ..................................................................... ZERO...................................0 BALLOT ISSUE 2A: NUMBER OF YES VOTES:.......................... THIRTY ONE.....................31 NUMBER OF NO VOTES:........................... FOUR...................................4 BALLOT ISSUE 2B: NUMBER OF YES VOTES:.......................... TWENTY EIGHT................28 NUMBER OF NO VOTES:........................... SEVEN.................................7 BALLOT ISSUE 2C: NUMBER OF YES VOTES:.......................... TWENTY SIX.....................26 NUMBER OF NO VOTES:........................... EIGHT..................................8 NUMBER OF BALLOTS PRINTED:............ 1012 NUMBER OF BALLOTS COUNTED:........... 35 NUMBER OF BALLOTS NOT COUNTED:.. 977 a. Unused supply......................................... 965 b. UOCAVA Undeliverable........................... 2 c. UOCAVA Not Returned............................ 10 d. Spoiled.................................................... 0 e. Disqualified.............................................. 0 We, the undersigned do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct abstract of the votes cast at said election, as shown by the returns from the voting in said election.

Witness our signatures this 11th day of April, 2018: Michael Dunafon, Mayor Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8240 ____________________________

irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Matt Crane, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8251 ____________________________

TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Fitzsimons Promenade LLC, Bush Development, Bush Development, Inc., Eric Bush, Eric H. Bush, Cedar Crest Condominiums Owners Association, Inc., Amy B. Blair, Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C., David Evans and Associates, Inc., City of Aurora You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of November, 2014, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to George T. Palecek, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: THAT PART OF LOT 3 BLK 1 FITZSIMONS PROMENADE SUB 1ST FLG DESC AS BEG 141.88 FT W OF THE SE COR OF SD LOT TH N 77.4 FT TH W 47.8 FT TH S 77.4 FT TH E 47.8 FT TH N 5.2 FT TO BEG FITZSIMONS PROMENADE SUB 1ST FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to George T. Palecek; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Fitzsimons Promenade LLC c/o Bush Development for said year 2013; That on the 1st day of November, 2017, A.D., said George T. Palecek assigned said certificate of purchase to Cope LLC; That said COPE LLC, on the 1st day of November, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said COPE LLC, on or about the 14th day of August, 2018, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 27th day of March, 2018, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8196 ____________________________ NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to Rasoba Sociedad Anonima Inc., Tom Evans, Roberta F. Gillis, Arapahoe County Public Trustee, Hannibal, Matthew Scott Evans, Dutch Creek Estates, LLC You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 6th day of November, 2014, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to

PTL Partners LLC, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: TRACT A CHRISTENSEN LANE ESTATES 2ND FLG and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to PTL Partners LLC;

Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8237 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2013;

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of:

That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of Rasoba Sociedad Anonima Inc. for said year 2013;

And concerning:

That on the 26th day of May, 2017, A.D., said PTL Partners LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to INA Group LLC; That on the 20th day of June, 2017, A.D., said INA Group LLC assigned said certificate of purchase to John Taylor Overmyer; That said John Taylor Overmyer, on the 13th day of November, 2017, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said John Taylor Overmyer, on or about the 1st day of August, 2018, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

Said property may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

Witness my hand this 27th day of March, 2018, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8197 ____________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: NYLA GUEVARA Children, And concerning: SARINA SANCHEZ AKA SARINA GUEVARA AND WARREN TWOCROW AKA WARREN TWO CROW Respondents.

Marilee McWilliams, Reg. #16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 18 JV 136 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding WARREN TWOCROW AKA WARREN TWO CROW is set for April 26, 2018 at 8:30 A.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

AMIYA MEYER Child.

SHEILA PADILLA AND SAXON MEYER AKA SAXON MEYERJONES AKA SAXON JONES Respondents.

Kristi Erickson, Reg . #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 18JV0097 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding SAXON MEYER AKA SAXON MEYER-JONES AKA SAXON JONES is set for May 15, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8241 ____________________________ DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY COLORADO Court Address: 7325 S Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Plaintiff: THE HEATHER GARDENS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Defendants: HELEN E. PETERSEN; KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SUSAN RYDEN AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; SUE SANDSTROM AS TREASURER FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION. Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP Gina C. Botti #42005 Wendy E. Weigler, #28419 Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 Case Number: 18CV030194 Div.: Ctrm.: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: HELEN E. PETERSEN

Date: April 9, 2018

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of the summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.

A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Marilee McWilliams, No. 16564 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (303) 636-1883 (P) (303) 636-1889 (F)

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without

further notice.

This is an action for judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien in and to the real property situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, more particularly described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Dated: March 1, 2018 WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, L.L.P. By: /s/Gina C. Botti Gina C. Botti This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(h), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure Exhibit A

PARCEL A: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATE IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HEATHER GARDENS FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, COLORADO, TO WIT:

PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/144TH INTEREST IN AND TO SAID LOT, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS OF RECORD, INCLUDING SUCH EASEMENTS AS MAY BE SET OUT IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OF HEATHER GARDENS AS FILED OR RECORD, EXCLUDING ANY INTEREST IN THE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT SITUATE ON SAID LOT AND BLOCK ABOVE DESCRIBED IN WHICH APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE UNITS ARE SITUATE EXCEPT THE INTEREST IN THE APARTMENT BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT HEREIN CONVEYED.

PARCEL 2: ALL OF THAT SPACE OR AREA WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE FLOOR, AND THE WALLS OF THE APARTMENT AT 13635 EAST BATES AVENUE, APT. 205 (FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE NUMBERED AS UNIT 25047 IN BUILDING NO. 201) NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED ON SAID LOT, SAID BUILDING BEING LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE AREA PLAT PLAN FILED OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, IN BOOK 23 AT PAGE 83 & 84.

PARCEL 3: AN UNDIVIDED 1/48TH INTEREST IN AND TO THE BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT THEREIN INSTALLED AND APPURTENANT THERETO WITHIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED AREA OR SPACE IS LOCATED. TOGETHER WITH:

(1) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE PATIOS AND BALCONIES, AIR CONDITIONERS, OR OTHER APPLIANCES WITH PROJECT BEYOND THE SPACE OR AREA ABOVE DESCRIBED AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO.

(2) A RIGHT OF WAY IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE PROPERTY ABOVE DESCRIBED.

(3) THE RIGHT TO USE STAIRS, HALLS, PASSAGES WAYS AND OTHER COMMON AREAS IN THE BUILDING IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE IN COMMON WITH OWNERS OF SUCH BUILDING INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES.

(4) THE RIGHT TO USE COMMON AREAS IN SAID LOT IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS OF SPACE OR AREAS IN BUILDINGS NOW OR HEREAFTER CONSTRUCTED IN SAID LOT, EXCEPT THE USE OF THE COMMON AREAS LOCATED IN BUILDING OTHER THAN THAT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2, ABOVE, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES AND INVITEES.

(5) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY PARKING STALL NO. 40 IN PARKING LOT NO. P-1 LOCATED SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE PROPOSED PLAT AREA PLAN FILED OF RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE ABOVE NUMBERED STALL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known as: 13635 E. Bates Avenue, #205, Aurora, CO 80014.

Published in The Villager First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: May 17, 2018 Legal # 8242 ____________________________

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Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1884 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 17JV994 Division: 35 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding MARIA SOLARES AKA SOLARES-DAVILA AKA ISABEL SOLARES is set for June 21, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. in Division 35 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child (ren) dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: Tamra Joanne White, Esq., Reg. #22049 Senior Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1884 (303) 636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8252 ____________________________

CENTENNIAL NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 16, 2018, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018 O-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TING PROPERTY ANNEXATION The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

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(First published April 5, 2018) By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8243 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 16, 2018, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018 O-07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING INITIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE TING PROPERTY ANNEXATION FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY MIXED-USE (M-U) TO CITY OF CENTENNIAL BUSINESS PARK (BP100) UNDER THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 5, 2018) By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8244 ____________________________ NOTICE CITY OF CENTENNIAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, April 16, 2018, the Centennial City Council approved the following ordinance on second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. 2018 O-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO APPROVING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE TING PROPERTY ANNEXATION The full text of the ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk and is also available on the City’s web site, www.centennialcolorado.com.

The ordinance may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk, 303754-3324. by a vote of 9 in favor and 0 against.

(First published April 5, 2018) By: Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8245 ____________________________ 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, May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. regarding

ORDINANCE NO. 2018 O 10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS 11-7-20 AND 11-7-40 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION AND OPERATION OF THE PARKER JORDAN CENTENNIAL OPEN SPACE. 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-O-10 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 May 7, 2018. /s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8246 ____________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT 2017 Concrete Rehabilitation Program Project No. 16-03-03 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 May 11, 2018 (the “Final Settlement Date”) to the following contractor: Concrete Express, Inc. 2027 West Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80204 (hereinafter, the “Contractor”) for and on account of all work completed by the Contractor on City Project No. 16-03-03, including for purposes of this Notice of Final Settlement on (the “Project”).

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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.

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Any such claim(s) shall be filed with the City Clerk at 13133 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112 prior to the Final Settlement Date.

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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.

Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8247 ____________________________ 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, May 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ORDINANCE NO. 2018 O 10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COLORADO, REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTIONS 11-7-20 AND 11-7-40 OF THE CENTENNIAL MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION AND OPERATION OF THE PARKER JORDAN CENTENNIAL OPEN SPACE. The public hearing

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No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

Any proposal received as a result of this request is prepared at the consultant’s expense and becomes City property and therefore, public record.

/s/Barbara Setterlind, MMC City Clerk

/s/ John Sheldon Director of Public Works

Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8248 ____________________________

Published in The Villager First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8225

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Justin Williams, Engineering Manager at (303) 708-6150 or jwilliams@ greenwoodvillage.com.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Enrique Fuentes, Deceased Case Number 2018 PR 53 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before August 13, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kendra Fuentes Personal Representative 3977 S. Bannock Street Englewood, CO 80110 Published in The Villager First Publication: April 5, 2018 Last Publication: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8206 ____________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas T. Mulcahy, a/k/a Thomas Theodore Mulcahy, a/k/a Thomas Mulcahy, Deceased Case Number 2018PR30204 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 16, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Catherine E. Mumper 9666 S. Promenade Place Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Published in The Villager First Publication: April 12, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8219 ____________________________

VILLAGE

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 26th day of April 2018 final settlement with Anderson Construction Company, will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the Public Works Facility Construction Project, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, April 26th, 2018, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: April 19, 2018 Last Publication: April 26, 2018 Legal # 8238 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE

NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive proposals at the City Maintenance Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 2:00 p.m. on April 26, 2018.

The request for proposals for the Yosemite St. and Caley Ave. Right Turn Lane Extension Project is available electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System on the City of Greenwood Village website, www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF ELECTION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS RIVERWALK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on March 6, 2018 there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates. Therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected by acclamation: Richard Gilman — Until May 2022 The following offices remain vacant: VACANT — Until May 2022 /s/ Bradley T. Neiman Designated Election Official

Contact Person for Districts: Kristen D. Bear, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122 (303) 858-1800 Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8236 ____________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS §1-13.5-513(6), 32-1-104, 1-11103(3) C.R.S. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 8, 2018 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are declared elected for the following terms of office: Name Term Marie E. Sullivan Second Regular Election, May 2022 Irina Bovee Second Regular Election, May 2022 William Dilatush Second Regular Election, May 2022 /s/ AJ Beckman (Designated Election Official) Contact Person for the District: AJ Beckman Telephone Number of the District: 303-987-0835 Address of the District: 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228 District Facsimile Number: 303987-2032 District Email: abeckman@sdmsi. com Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8239 ____________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Goldsmith Metropolitan of Arapahoe County and the City and County of Denver, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixtythird day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 8, 2018, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Peter A. Culshaw to a 4-year term until May 2022 Michael A. Brown to a 4-year term until May 2022 John F. Forhan to a 4-year term until May 2022 Dated this 13th day of April, 2018.

GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Susan J. Schledorn Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: April 19, 2018 Legal # 8250

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ICU nurse educator at TMCA receives nursing award Kerri Tillquist receives award for professional mentoring

HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced last week that Kerri Tillquist, RN, BSN, has received the national HCA Excellence in Nursing Award for Professional Mentoring.

One of more than 80,000 nurses in the HCA network, Tillquist is a critical care education specialist at TMCA. Tillquist always knew she wanted to be a nurse from the time she was hospitalized as a small child. “There wasn’t ever another option,” she says. “I once told my father perhaps I would major in history, like one of my sisters,” Tillquist recalls. “He said history wouldn’t be my best choice because he always envisioned me caring directly for people in some way.”

Tillquist, a Colorado native, graduated from Denver East High School and received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University

of Colorado. In 1992, she became an ICU nurse at Swedish Medical Center (SMC) in Englewood. After a serious injury in 2008 left her unable to return to direct patient care for six months, she was asked to serve as a subject matter expert for a new HCA critical care collaborative program, which she could do while on light duty as she recovered from her injury. Following her work with the collaborative, her passion for teaching and mentoring realized, she developed and established a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) program in the ICU at SMC. An innovative, evidence-

class for hospital-based nurses on Documentation and Legal Issues in Nursing, which she has now taught well over 50 times across the Denver area HealthONE hospitals and surgery centers.

In 2015, Tillquist became the critical care education specialist at TMCA where she established its Dedicated Education Unit. This year, Tillquist is working with HealthONE ICU educators to adapt and expand the program to include all hospitals’ new ICU nurses, ensuring they too receive consistent critical care education and support.

“I’m still a bit in shock,”

based orientation program, the DEU is a collaborative, comprehensive orientation model that allows hospitals to cultivate their own ICU nurses. Also, during her tenure at SMC, Tillquist developed a

says Tillquist. “This is a huge honor and I am so humbled - I love being a critical care/ICU nurse, educator and mentor.

I have a passion for learning and sharing what I learn with less experienced staff in the

ICU.” “Kerri is a very special nurse,” says Dan Miller, president and CEO of TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital.

“Her capacity to give is immense and she has a tremendous passion for teaching Kerri Tillquist and mentoring.

Her goal is to work with her critical care nurses until they excel. I admire her ability to think innovatively and continuously look at ways to improve our program,” he says. “She understands the educational needs of new critical care nurses, as well as the guidance and support they require to successfully engage and develop into highly skilled nurses. We are very lucky to have Kerri on our team and I am so proud of her accomplishments.”

“Ever since I was in high school, or college, I have been a little obsessed with the theme of the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life.

I have watched it many times and I relate to the idea of doing something meaningful with my life,” Tillquist says.

“A coach in college challenged several on our team with a Bible verse -’to whom much is given, much is expected,’ and I have always held that close to my heart. At the end of the day, I believe we are called upon to make a difference in the lives of the people around us; patients, families and colleagues alike, especially in nursing and health care.”

In late June, Tillquist, along with her husband and three daughters, her CEO and her chief nursing officer, will travel to HCA’s headquarters in Nashville to receive her award at HCA’s Healthcare Awards of Distinction Ceremony.

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Plans for innovation spaces at every elementary and middle school to ignite curiosity and deepen learning

Fifteen Cherry Creek schools named John Irwin Schools of Excellence in 2017

90%

Record high graduation rate of 90 percent for the class of 2017

2019

Expected opening of the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, where bold ideas reign

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