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According to the latest report from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 25,000,000 people cruise annually. Although cruises were once associated with people unable to do physical activities on vacation, that has all changed. While it is a good option for those with limitations, CLIA found that 70 percent of millennials

plan to “book a cruise for their next trip.” A look at the future cruises area on your cruise ship quickly tells you that many cruisers book their next trip while onboard. There is good reason to do so. The best discounts are offered to those who book another cruise during their current one, as well as flexibility. In addition, your local travel agent is notified and will follow up and assist you on your future cruise, thus keeping local travel

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Deposits are small, perks like cabin upgrades, free alcohol, free airfare to and from the departure city, free kids, and free wifi are offered. Cancellation policies are generous and one can easily change the date if their plans change, until payment is due.

More and more cruisers are traveling in groups from friends to family. There are ships that hold from 100 to over 6,000. Celebrity’s Flora, built and used for cruising

Cruise ships are built for socializing for those who wish to do so.

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While cruises were once known for all-day eating and the midnight buffet, those things have been replaced

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Senate impeachment hearing is near

Erma Bombeck was a great speaker and writer and another great pundit was Andy Rooney who always had a dialogue at the end of 60 minutes. A quote from Andy states, “We did not go to the aid of certain foreign countries and risk the lives in wars to defend their freedoms, so that decades later they could come over here and tell us our constitution is a living document and open to their interpretations.”

It appears that the Senate hearing will commence in the near future presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts. This will be a historic event for the nation and not seen since the Clinton days.

The event should be over quickly, and history buffs and political junkies will relish in the

Come along with me as we ride down the busy trail this week to events, places, and people. It was a very interesting week following what was a confusing twoweek period with the major holidays occurring in the middle of the week. The retailers were busy over the next three days with sales from gift money and returned items. This local retail activity provides the sales tax that directly or indirectly supports are cities, fire department, police, and government agencies.

Greenwood Village last year drew in more than $24 million in retail sales revenue. Sales tax is the glue that holds our tax structure together along with property taxes. Both are under rising pressure from on-line purchases and governmental pressures to provide more services to the public. *** I had the pleasure of attending a Heritage Eagle Bend program featuring Cherry Creek School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Siegfried. In his first year as the leader of this massive school district he is following very well in large footprints from prior school district leaders. The school board has always done a masterful job of finding new leadership and promoted Siegfried to this top position. He faces challenges leading this Forbes Magazine ranked 8th “best employer” in Colorado. He also has the second largest work staff in Arapahoe County with almost 60,000 students.

Matt Weiss, world history and economics teacher at Cherry Creek High School states in a brochure, “We’re not just talking about innovation, we’re doing it.

I take pride as a parent, employee and graduate of Cherry Creek Schools, we’re creating the future now.”

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rhetoric and the posturing. In many ways this is just an issue between the three branches of government; legislative, judicial and executive. Justice Roberts will be the referee between the house and the senate.

The Supreme Court has become very important in recent decades and seems to have the final word to settle American issues. President Trump has reinforced the court’s conservative stance with his two newly appointed justices. One of his all-time greatest accomplishments of his first term in office.

Strong presidents like Reagan and Trump have strengthened the presidency, while Nixon and Clinton behavior damaged the image and power of the executive branch. We need strong

District could be under a major budget crisis if a new bill in the state legislature passes that would create a “Uniform mill levy” for all school districts. This might be summarized by taking from the more affluent school districts to assist the more economically depressed school districts across the state and there are many.

Cherry Creek school taxpayers have always stood up for the school district and the present mil levy is approximately 18 mills.

This rate has decreased because the school leadership did not take the loophole around the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights.

(Tabor) Now comes the legislature contemplating a new law to implement a uniform 27 mills for all Colorado school districts to supposedly fix a state revenue problem.

The financial impact on the district would be massive with voters having to agree to increase their property taxes to a higher level or face reduce funding to Cherry Creek schools by drastic amounts.

Needless to say, this bill needs to be killed by our local elected state representatives and senators.

Supt. Siegfried did not dwell on this subject, I just happen to know about this bill from chamber and legislative sources that are gathering support to oppose this legislation.

Elsewhere in this Villager you can read about the positive progress of the school district as they work hard to “Move Forward” We will need help from local state representative Jeff Bridges, Susan Beckman, et al. jeff. bridges.senate@state.co.us *** Covered the Greenwood Village city council meeting on Monday night. Freda was out of

presidents.

American presidents are not kings and our founding fathers almost made our first president, George Washington, ruler for life. Washington, in his wisdom, turned down these proposals and set in motion our present system.

The Congress is the people’s house and close to the voting public with elections every two years. Representatives to Congress have to continually campaign and raise money for expensive campaigns. The high cost of running for office brings in the special interest lobby money that is needed to be elected, or re-elected.

Senate races are even more expensive, and millions of dollars will be raised and spent in the upcoming Colorado Senate race this year.

Senators usually are the best

town so had the highlights of that meeting in last week’s newspaper. One issue sticks in my mind with the city embarking on a new pilot program for aesthetic improvements to remodel existing older city buildings. The city approved allowing a considerable tax break to a proposed new bistro restaurant for a roof top beer garden. Only councilman Kerber voted against this proposal.

This entire pilot program should be reevaluated before other projects are proposed or approved. *** I arrived late at the Cherry Hills city council session Tuesday night and was only able to hear member and staff reports.

There was a very short agenda and the council moved into Executive Session at 7:15 to discuss the hiring of a new city manager and probably to review applications. I’d let city clerk Laura Gillespie run the city. *** Thursday night I had dinner with Ambassador Sam Zakhem and we discussed the Iranian situation. He was the Ambassador to Bahrain during the Desert Storm conflict and knows the history of the entire Middle East.

I asked him for a column about the war that is in this week’s Villager. Sam is a lifelong friend coming to Craig in the 70s to play against the Moffat County high school volleyball squad where I had two daughters playing. He defeated the team all by himself with an awesome serve he developed playing on the Lebanese Olympic team in his youth. He was a state legislator and senator, holds a doctorate degree and was a fabulous Ambassador to the Middle East speaking fluent Arabic. He is the highest-ranking Middle East native that has served in that position. They could use him now with his keen understanding of culture, history, and customs. He travels extensively in the Middle

of the best and serve in the most exclusive club in the world, the United States Senate. There was a time in Colorado history that the state legislature selected and elected the Senators to represent Colorado in Washington.

On the Senate horizon it would take 67 U.S. Senators to impeach President Trump and voting along party lines, with some exceptions, it won’t even be close.

Bottom line, this is a waste of time and money and meant to harm the presidency and weaken the executive branch of government.

Rooney said, “I don’t hate the rich; I don’t pity the poor, I know pro wrestling is fake, but so are movies and television.

That doesn’t stop you from watching them.”

Let the impeachment chronicles begin.

East working to save Christians from annihilation. *** Missed the Coors media party Friday night. The annual event was at the stock show booth exhibit building soon to be torn down as the National Western Complex undergoes a massive remodel and addition of a CSU campus facility at the site. *** New Redstone Bank is opening in Littleton January 27. This will be their second location coming from eastern Centennial over to Littleton. A locally owned institution operated by some friendly folks. *** Apparently, the work of Greg Reinke and his followers has gained the ear of South Metro fire officials and they have lowered the rates charged for local events. Many thanks to Greg for standing up for Littleton and all other municipalities in the vast fire districts to gain support for local non-profits and civic minded organizations. A thanks to fire district leaders for listening to the people. *** Lastly, a surprising act of kindness from Shirley McClintock, who with another friend sent us a Starbucks gift card in appreciation of having the Villagers delivered to them every week. An unsolicited act of kindness! *** According to the oldest newspaper in Colorado The Weekly Register-Call out of Central City, reporting 151 years ago on January 14, 1870 the following: “Governor Edward M. McCook offered a reward of $200 for the apprehension and conviction of the parties who had been robbing the mails between Cheyenne and Denver.” *** The wild west wasn’t so long ago in Colorado.

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

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OP-ED - Bob, you hit the nail on the head in your article “Iran could be on thin ice”

BY SAM ZAKHEM U.S. AMBASSADOR TO BAHRAIN UNDER H.W. BUSH & LITTLETON RESIDENT

Your editorial, Iran could be on thin ice in last week’s Villager, accurately portrays the Iranian regime of Ayatollah Khamenie and his henchman General Qassem Suleimani, Commander of the Quds Force. You hit the nail on the head. Not only is the Khamenie regime set on destroying Israel, but, like its predecessor, the Khomeini regime, it is strongly antiAmerican and is determined to spread terror and unrest in the whole Middle East. The killing of General Suleimani was a courageous and proper decision by President Trump.

As a matter of fact, getting rid of this terrorist who was responsible for killing and wounding thousands of our soldiers and guilty of spreading violence throughout the Middle East, was long overdue. It behooves the critics of President Trump’s action to think about the numerous crimes committed by Suleimani and his proxies since he came to power with his Quds force in 1998. His murderous trail extends from the attack on the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, to murders in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, among other terror activities. Those critics should ask themselves where Suleimani was coming from and why he was in Baghdad.

He was coming from Lebanon which, due to Suleimani’s proxies has become an Iranian satellite, and was headed to Baghdad to plan the takeover of the American Embassy and hold its staff hostage as the

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Khomeini regime did to our Embassy in Tehran in 1979.

During the Shah’s regime Iran was our best friend in the Middle East. As a matter of fact, the United States created Central Command and Middle East Force for the purpose of defending Iran from an invasion by the Soviet Union.

When President Carter failed to support the Shah during the uprising in Tehran in 1979, Ayattollah Khomeini came to power and ushered in the Islamic Republic of Iran. With that, Iran became an ardent and vocal enemy of the United States. The first hostile action of the Khomeini regime was to take over the U.S. embassy in Tehran and to hold all the American staff hostage until the day President Reagan was sworn in as president, on January 20th, 1981. I am sure that Khomeini knew that President Reagan, unlike his predecessor, Jimmy Carter, would punish him and his regime if he

did not release our hostages.

The Khomeini regime continued its unlawful acts during the Iran-Iraq war, from 1986 to 1989. Iranian Revolutionary Guards attacked oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf waters through the straits of Hormuz against international law. Iran’s unlawful actions threatened the export of oil from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar.

Most of the oil used by the free world, at the time, came from those countries and if Iran’s attacks on the tankers did not cease, that could have led to terrible economic crises affecting most countries in the free world. That is why President Reagan asked Congress to pass legislation allowing the administration to reflag the tankers of these oil exporting countries with the American flag giving us the right to escort and protect the tankers through the strait of Hormuz.

This happened during my ten-

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and ventures, Suleimani, with the help of Ayatollah Khamanei, drove his country to the brink of bankruptcy. Due to his terrorist ventures the United States had to slap Iran with deadly economic sanctions, resulting in great suffering to the Iranian people. As a result, the Iranian people are suffering from high unemployment, high prices for gasoline, food products and other necessities.

I truly believe that deep inside, majority of Iranians are rejoicing that Suleimani is no more and hoping that his demise will bring sanity back to the rulers of their country.

I hope that the people’s wishes will be respected and Iran will again be a respectable member of the community of nations. The Iranian people were among the best and most highly educated people in the Middle East and I hope their glory will return and the United States and Iran would again be friends.

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Believing is seeing?

The common phrase “seeing is believing” captures the commonsense idea that what we believe to be true should follow from some form of credible information or direct experience. All too often in our current charged political world, we operate on this phrase flipped around, as if “believing is seeing.” That is, our preexisting political beliefs and affiliations, often infused with strong emotion, govern what information we pay attention to and accept as true. This is a very human trait that can be found across the political spectrum.

A particularly good example can be found in the recent column entitled “Impeachment idiocy-what’s next?” (The Villager, December 26). The author states, as if it is a fact, that President Trump was “temporarily withholding aid to Ukraine ... until he was sure that the new Ukrainian president wasn’t as corrupt as the last one ...”.

To my knowledge, there is not a shred of evidence to back up that statement.

In fact, what President Trump’s motivations were is an important issue that the current Congressional investigation is trying to ascertain and make clear to the public.

Another example in the same column is the statement that “When Ukrainian law enforcement began investigating this

ure as the U.S. Ambassador in Bahrain, the country which hosted U.S. Central Command and Mid East Force under the Command Of General Norman Schwarszkoft. We had 42 warships operating from Bahrain and on April 15, 1989 our navy destroyed all the Iranian warships that engaged it, including their best and most powerful destroyers, named Sabalan, Jashan and Iran Ajr. Those of us who understand the Middle East and are aware of the Islamic Republic’s history of disregard for international law and morality are disheartened when so many congressmen and senators attack and criticize President Trump, instead of lining up behind him for his bold decision to take out Suleimani who caused all the chaos and terror across the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Moreover, in order to finance his terrorist activities

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(Hunter Biden’s position at Burisma), Joe Biden threatened to withhold US aid unless the prosecutor was fired,” followed by the accusation that Joe Biden was doing the bribing. According to multiple news sources and interviews with many people knowledgeable about the situation, this is simply not true. Joe Biden was one of many officials, including those from our State Department , the European Union, and the International Monetary Fund, calling for the prosecutor to be fired because he was being too soft on the rampant corruption in the country. This was the position of the US Government. Biden’s threat to withhold funds from Ukraine was actually in the service of wanting stronger anti-corruption measures, not to protect his son. For good detailed accounts of this complicated situation, please see relevant arti-

Seeing and believing – Columnist’s response to Letter to the Editor

“Seeing is believing” or is it “believing is seeing”? With the proliferation of fake news, particularly from previously trustworthy print and digital news organizations, what one “sees” or “believes” in the news must be taken with a grain of salt.

In a recent letter to the editor (adjacent), it was stated that I put believing ahead of seeing. The first example was President Trump “temporarily withholding aid to Ukraine until he was sure that

cles in the September 25, 2019 edition of Forbes, the November 10, 2019 edition of the New York Times, or Bloomberg News on May 6, 2019.

As we all make our way through these fraught times, it is incumbent on all of us, across the political spectrum, to make sure that we are not simply accepting what our emotions or our party leaders or our social media feeds are telling us is true. For the sake of our future, we must challenge ourselves to make sure we are evaluating the best evidence possible and using good critical thinking skills to reach conclusions and to promote sound policy. This is the hard task of good citizenship and true love of country.

Thomas Michaels Greenwood Village the new Ukrainian president wasn’t as corrupt as the last one.” What do I see to make me believe?

According to The Guardian, in a 2015 article, Ukraine was indeed corrupt. They ran this headline, “Welcome to Ukraine, the most corrupt nation in Europe.” This is when Trump was running for President and learning who he would be dealing with if he won the election.

Trump, in a speech on October 13, 2016, weeks before the election, made his views on corruption quite clear.

“It’s a global power structure that is responsible for the economic decisions that have robbed our working class,

Iran’s most important American asset

been Quds General Soleimani who was responsible for the killing of over 500 Americans. Thank goodness President Trump took this killer out so that he wouldn’t kill again. Who could ever believe anything other than Soleimani would continue to kill Americans?

The answer to that question, of course, is the Democrat Party and it’s supporters.

Democrat presidential hopeful Joe Biden called killing Soleimani a debacle. According to the Wall Street Journal Biden would “double down on the flawed Obama diplomacy that provided Iran with cash for its campaign of Mideast destabilization.” Of course, that cash helped Soleimani direct the killing of hundreds of Americans. Do we really want a president whose strategy is to try and buy off those people who are trying to kill us?

Democrat U.S. House leader Nancy Pelosi and most of her fellow Democrats have passed a resolution saying that President Trump must get permission from Congress to fight back against Iran. Huh? Can you imagine our commander -in-chief asking Congress for permission to protect Americans from an imminent threat?

That request would be in the newspaper the next day and by the time Congress discussed it, hundreds maybe thousands

of Americans would be dead. Do we really want another 9/11? Are we ok having Democrats like Pelosi trying to stop the president from protecting us?

One Democrat, U.S. House Representative llhan Omar even went so far as to say that “Iran could threaten Trump hotels world wide” which could cause more American deaths. Do we really want someone like this in the U.S. House who highlights the possibility of Iran killing more Americans when they travel?

Incredibly, the Democrat party and their possible candidates for president have been against taking any action to protect Americans from attacks by Iran.

Not one of them has offered up a plan to deal with Iranian terrorism that threatens not only Americans, but the entire Middle East. Thus the Democrat party has become Iran’s most important American asset and will become more valuable if the Democrats get complete control of our government. Let’s hope the American voters reject such cowardice as they did in 1980 when they overwhelmingly elected Republican Ronald Reagan. God help us all if voters don’t reject the appeasement of terrorists by the Democrats.

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stripped our country of its wealth, and put that money into the pockets of a handful of large corporations and political entities.”

It’s only logical that his Make America Great Again campaign was focused on corruption, foreign and domestic, and he wasn’t going to allow billions of US taxpayer dollars to flow to a foreign country only to enrich corrupt individuals and entities.

For comparison, recall that the Obama-Biden administration withheld lethal military aid to Ukraine, the same thing Trump is accused of, after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Ukrainian Pres-

ident Petro Poroshenko came to Washington pleading for weapons to defend his country. Addressing a joint session of Congress, he said Ukraine appreciated the nonlethal assistance it received, but reminded “one cannot win a war with blankets.”

Perhaps this was part of Obama’s “Russian reset” or “more flexibility” he promised Putin after his 2012 reelection. But I don’t recall any efforts to impeach Obama over HIS motivations in withholding aid to Ukraine. That was reserved only for Trump.

As to the writer’s second point, Joe Biden’s statement about the Ukrainian prosecutor, let’s look at the background.

Biden’s son Hunter was kicked out of the Navy after testing positive for cocaine, then joined the board of Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma in 2014. This was despite having no experience in the energy industry, not speaking Ukrainian, nor having any other qualifications to serve on such a board other than the fact that his father, the vice-president, was Obama’s “point man” on Ukraine after the Crimea annexation.

Burisma was enmeshed in corruption allegations, serious enough that Ukraine’s prosecutor general initiated an investigation into the company. Such an inquiry would likely expose Hunter Biden, receiving $50,000 per month for serving on the board with no relevant qualifications.

In a 2018 speech for Foreign Affairs, Biden bragged, So they said they had–they were walking out to a press conference. I said, nah, I’m not going to–or, we’re not going to give you the billion dollars. They said, you have no authority. You’re not the president. The president said–I said, call him. (Laughter.) I said, I’m telling you, you’re not getting the billion dollars. I said, you’re not getting the billion.

I’m going to be leaving here in, I think it was about six hours. I looked at them and said: I’m leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you’re not getting the money. Well, son of a b-tch. (Laughter.) He got fired. And they put in place someone who was solid at the time.

The letter to the editor argued that Biden wanted the prosecutor fired because he wasn’t tough enough on cor-

ruption and that the US media agreed.

I’m sure the New York Times, which hasn’t had a nice thing to say about Trump since he announced his candidacy, would back this perspective. As would Bloomberg News, which promised to refrain from investigating any Democrat presidential candidates.

Rather than asking a newspaper, ask the prosecutor himself, Viktor Shokin, why he was fired. According to The Hill on April 1, 2019, Shokin told me in written answers to questions that, before he was fired as general prosecutor, he had made “specific plans” for the investigation [into Burisma] that “included interrogations and other crime-investigation procedures into all members of the executive board, including Hunter Biden.”

That’s what I “see” and “believe” regarding Trump’s reasons for temporarily withholding aid to Ukraine compared to Biden demanding a quid pro quo from the Ukrainian president. As to Trump targeting a political opponent, there were 20 plus Democrat candidates seeking the party nomination at the time of Trump’s phone call with the Ukrainian president. Joe Biden was one of many with no assurance then, or now, that he would be his party’s nominee.

And as to impeachable offenses, when the witnesses testifying before the House Intelligence Committee were asked to name any crimes or impeachable offenses that Trump committed, they were all silent. The State Department bureaucrats and the four liberal law professors could cite no high crimes or misdemeanors.

Despite allegations, there was never a press conference announcing an investigation into the Bidens and the Ukrainian aid was released. No quid, no quo.

Ultimately the US Senate will decide whether or not to impeach President Trump and voters will be the ultimate arbiters of “good citizenship and true love of country” next November when they cast their votes for president. I thank the letter writer for engaging on this important topic.

Brian Joondeph Villager Columnist

Iran has been terrorizing and killing people for decades. They especially hate us as anyone would know by watching the frequent mass demonstrations in Tehran with signs saying “Death to America” and “Kill The Great Satan.” These demonstrations are not new and have also gone on for decades. What thinking American could not believe that Iran is our mortal enemy and wants to destroy us? This is not new and was apparent in 1979 when Iran captured and took 66 Americans hostage. Our president then, Democrat Jimmy Carter, did nothing to prevent this disaster and when the Iranians saw how weak he was they held onto the hostages for 444 days. The only reason they were ever released is that in 1980, Republican Ronald Reagan was elected in a landslide with 489 electoral votes. One of his main campaign promises was to get the hostages released no matter what. Knowing they now faced a strong Republican president, the Iranians released the hostages minutes after President Reagan was sworn in.

Since that time, things have gotten progressively worse with Iran expanding it terrorist regimes all over the Middle East.

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Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy achievement. His nearly thirty years of persistence helped focus America’s attention to the most heinous examples of hateful behavior toward Africa-Americans to deny them the basic principles of human and political rights.

Through the concerted effort of many, America was exposed through the graphic television footage, the examples of coordinated violence against African-Americans being denied the right to assemble, fair housing, the right to vote and free speech, at the end of a bully club, or worse.

It took Martin Luther King, Jr’s assassination before President Lyndon Johnson and his persuasive congressional lobbying to enact the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act which put the federal government behind the

effort to grant and enforce the civil rights of all minorities.

Unfortunately, the dream of Dr. King continues to be under threat, it has been over 50 years since the monumental enactment of civil and voting rights legislation.

In 2013, The US Supreme Court gutted provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act by removing provisions of the Act that required certain southern states to be monitored by the US Department of Justice to ensure that minority voting rights were not denied or restricted of their Constitutional right to vote.

Almost immediately several states placed restrictive barriers to prevent minorities from voting.

Those restrictions included changing voting locations, enforcing burdensome voting requirements such as voter ID requirements, and the purging of eligible voter files.

The federal and appellate courts continue to overturn these local and state efforts to restrict minorities from voting. But these issues to deny or restrict minorities from exercising their Constitutional right to vote continues in some states.

Another troubling phenomenon is the rise of hate crimes against many minority communities.

Even in Aurora we have seen a significant increase in anti-minority and religious hate crimes against Africa-Americans, Jews, Hispanics and Muslims. These crimes include spray painting KKK symbols on doors, slashing tires of Hispanics and threating and insulting Muslim women.

Per national crime statistics, hate crimes throughout the nation have seen a 26% increase in just the last year. Much of this increase in ethnic discriminatory behavior is attributable to the hateful rhetoric coming out of last years’ presidential compaign.

Apparently, many hate groups see the rise of hateful rhetoric against minority communities as a license of acceptance and encouragement to them to come out of their basements and physically act on their prejudices.

Many of the leaders of the African-American communities are alarmed by increases in discrimination against minority communities and the preserved lack of support expressed by the new president-elect and attorney general in supporting their civil rights.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, called for all Americans to judge people by the “content of their character” not by their ethnic or religious background. He also said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.”

We all must play a role in helping to drive out the darkness of hate and discrimination so that everyone can fully embrace the freedoms we all should share.

Reimagining RTD

anything so stupid again, but I think the analysis is pretty easy.

RTD is selling a service that costs a lot of money to a small group of people who don’t want to pay what it costs. In the normal nonRTD world where you have a business that provides a service that not enough people want, you go bankrupt, and you have to go and get a job.

RTD’s historical response has been to expand the light rail system. You know; lose money but make it up in volume. As Winston Churchill said, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.”

Since 2006, we have built Union Station, opened the West line, the A line to the Airport, the B line and the R line in Aurora. Despite

these expansions, total ridership has actually declined by almost 6 million since 2014 alone. Still the idea of expanding the system in the northern suburbs and to Longmont remains.

Apparently, even the RTD bus and rail operators don’t want to take public transit. Out of an organization of 1083 bus drivers, 710 quit over the last 3 years and 201 of 710 light rail operators left as well. In August, RTD had 295 dropped trips. “Dropped trips” is public transit speak for it

doesn’t show up when it says it is going to. Tough break if you have to do something like get to work on time or meet your parole officer.

At what point will RTD realize that light rail is neither financially sustainable, reliable or fair?

Maybe we shouldn’t spend more than 30% of our transportation dollars to move only 4% of our riders. Maybe as a society we should take that wasted money and reallocate it to fixing our highways,

On Monday, we honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a national holiday.

It wasn’t until 1985, with much controversy, that the United State Congress designated the third Monday in January as a federal holiday honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City of Aurora has celebrated a week long MLK program for the last 31 years. The week celebration, founded by Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister, includes lectures, forums, church services and a ceremonial wreath laying honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s non-violent efforts to bring down the veil of racial prejudice and bring together a coalition of many races and religious leaders to help him in his quest for justice is a remarkable

BY DAVID KERBER GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

While we are distracted by the impeachment of the President and returning our Christmas gifts, I came across an article about RTD. It was talking about how RTD was losing all of this money. “Ok Captain Obvious,” you say, but no, this was special.

In 2018, RTD took in $143 million in revenues, but spent a whopping $777 million in operating costs. The financial situation is so dire not only because RTD is losing its shirt on the fare vs. operating cost battle, but the RTD tax that we pay on

every purchase and is supposed to cover the rest, well…it isn’t.

RTD officials admit that not only aren’t the fares and taxes enough cover the operating costs, but that there will be a $12 million/yr shortfall and may require “painful budget cuts.”

The RTD solution? It is going to engage in a “2-year Reimagination” project so RTD can “Reimagine” itself during which I reimagine that large amounts of money will be spent on meetings and consultants. Now I admit, my light rail experience is limited since it doesn’t go anywhere I go, and, the last time I took it, I nearly froze to death waiting for the train and vowed never to do

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What has not changed is the attention to service of cruise staff. They are nearly all noticeably friendly and always checking to see if guests are happy. Enjoying their time, no matter what they do with it, is what brings people back for the next cruise and the one after that.

New cruisers are focused on destinations, which are always important. Over the years, experienced cruisers often come

to believe that the ship is their major destination because of all that it offers on-board and how pampered they feel from the staff.

Cruise staff hail from nearly every country in the world, although they all speak English. When someone asked our Captain Kate McCue, who became the first female captain of a large cruise ship at age 37, if she felt like she had trouble being accepted, she told us, “No, because a cruise ship is already such a diverse environment.”

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People of all incomes take cruises. While super-luxury is available in the suites on-board, cabins are all well-designed to be much more comfortable than they once were and there is a high value in knowing everything you need is paid for when you walk on the ship. Even alcohol, which once could add a hefty premium to one’s vacation tab, is very often included in the price these days.

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Centennial City Attorney Robert Widner made a presentation to the City Council Monday night titled “Advanced Legal Topics.” It included the differences between various types of actions the Council is permitted to take.

The passage of ordinances is “the most important” action the council takes, Widner said. There are two presentations of an ordinance, the first being the “first reading” and the second being the “second reading,” which includes a public hearing on the ordinance, the term describing a municipal law.

A second type of action the council may take is consideration of a resolution, which is a formal action requiring only one consideration. As for an ordinance, the majority vote of council determines whether the resolution is passed or not.

A third kind of action is a “motion,” which is the least formal action the Council may take. Finally, a fourth type of measure is a “proclamation,” which is a ceremonial recognition and is an action of the mayor.

In passing ordinances, the Council has wide discretion, Widner said. Council immunity from lawsuit related to an ordinance is “absolute.”

When a council is taking quasi-judicial action to determine legal rights of individuals or small groups of citizens,

there must be notice and a hearing, Widner said. Additionally, citizens have a right to speak to the Council when quasi-judicial action is being taken.

In regard to administrative action by the Council, there is little or no legal recourse for the public to require reconsideration of its decisions.

The land use decisions are the “big ticket” issues for the Council, the city attorney said. Additionally, the adoption of a comprehensive land use or master plan for use of land in the city is a legislative action, he stated.

The lecture by Widner was part of the orientation of new council members, who were sworn in at the first meeting of the year on the first Monday in January. There are three new council members, and one council member who was re-elected for a second term.

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The Centennial City Council, at a meeting earlier this week, heard a presentation by the City’s Principal Planner Jenny Houlne regarding further extensive development of the Centennial Center Park, which is just to the east of Centennial Civic Building.

The cost of the further development is estimated to be $5.4 million over the next three years. Houlne explained that the Arapahoe County Open Space Fund can be used to pay for open space and trail projects, which will be built in cooperation with South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

A private company, Design Workshop, Inc., has assisted Centennial in developing a park plan adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 8, 2019, and approved by the Council on May 20, 2019.

The city and the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement in 2004 that entitles Centennial to use Open Space Sales and Use Tax, known as “Shareback Funds,” for development of the park. That agreement was amended in 2012, with the amendment providing for an additional 10 years to be added to the Shareback Funds Agreement. The Shareback Funds Agreement will now extend until 2023.

Houlne said Centennial’s Open Space Advisory Board annually reviews and recommends projects to be funded by the Shareback Funds.

There will be three phases to the project. Plans for Phase 1 of the project call for an extended parking lot with a dropoff area to be built. In addition, Phase 1 will also include additional restrooms and a sledding hill. Plans are for Phase 1 to be designed in 2020 and built in 2021.

Phase 2 will include a

community pavilion and is anticipated to be built in 2022.

Phase 3 will include a garden path with landscaping, picnic area, and a multi-purpose lawn and is anticipated to be built in 2023. A Request for Proposals will go out later this month, followed by the selection of a consultant to oversee the project.

The planning also will include decisions on placement of trees in the park. Houlne said that the city hopes to start designing Phases 2 and 3 later this year.

The city staff met with the council in October 2018, in regard to plans for the expansion of the park, which has won awards for its innovation.

The city tallied more than 300 responses to an online survey regarding the improvements to the park.

The Shareback Funds are distributed annually on or before June of each year. Centennial received about $2.9 million in Arapahoe County Shareback Funds for 2019.

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An Aurora police officer pleaded guilty last week to driving under the influence and prohibited used of a weapon – drunk with a gun. Both counts are misdemeanors.

Douglas County Court Judge Susanna Meissner-Cutler on Jan. 9 sentenced Annette Brook, 56, of Parker, to 20 days of in-home detention and 12 months probation.

Prosecutors asked for 10 days in jail.

On June 17, 2019, Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to westbound C-470 and Lucent Boulevard in Douglas County on a report of a single-car crash.

A 2017 Jeep Cherokee driven by Brook, who was off-duty, had hit a concrete highway barrier.

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asleep at the wheel, but it was determined her blood-alcohol content was 0.227, well above the legal limit of 0.08.

A loaded handgun was in a bag in the SUV. “Nobody is above the law in our community. Police, plumber, principal, or otherwise are equally protected and accountable under our laws,” said District Attorney George Brauchler. “When a well-investigated DUI case is brought to us, we will pursue it without regard to title, occupation, station, or demographic.

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Lee Tuchfarber, CEO, Memory Care Innovation Continued from Page 1

with the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Wild, and has a deep background in working with patients with dementia. Through her board certification, she has attained the highest level of credential

in neuropsychology and will use information gained from her practices to maximize health, happiness and well-being for RENEW residents.

In addition to ensuring a strong neuropsy-

chologist on the team, RENEW focuses heavily on strong medical oversight as the basis of its philosophy. The current staff includes a cardiovascular nurse practitioner that interfaces with the wellness team, an Executive Director and Director of Wellness who are both Registered Nurses and one other licensed practical nurse – far beyond the traditional community model. In addition, upon hiring, all caregivers at RENEW receive 34 hours of specialized dementia training to ensure they obtain CARES Certified Dementia Specialist, a nationally recognized credential, as well as Alzheimer’s Association training called essentiALZ, properly equipping them to work within the community.

“RENEW is heavily influenced by the science,” said Mosch.

RENEW’s Clinical Liaison Karen Doll CVNP-BC, RENEW’s Managing Director, and RENEW’s Information Technology expert put in place a dashboard with a clinical basis to track patients’ cognitive skills, mood and other gold standard indicators of health and wellness that make up the Collaborative Care Report. “Tracking each residents’ functional status on a dashboard allows us to communicate better with physicians and families,” explains Tuchfarber.

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“Our aim is to support quality of life beyond merely building an elevated environment,” explained Tuchfarber.

“We see a need for metrics and assessments that measure quality of life parameters that are of importance to people with dementia. Tracking and trending information in collaboration with resident doctors brings a better understanding of the resident which, in turn, empowers the care team to coordinate care.”

Outside of strong medical oversight, RENEW also prides itself in offering innovative programming that includes multigen-

that multigenerational interaction promotes emotional wellbeing and vitality.

“You can see that the walls in residents’ rooms are covered with photographs of their grandchildren,” said Tuchfarber. “Seniors have a grandparenting impulse. So, we are developing a robust program with consistency, depth, and longevity that goes beyond doing intergenerational activities sporadically, once in a while. This heavier investment in time and effort brings about a deeper impact – true caring, connection and support develops between these book-end generations.”

RENEW is also developing a program that involves hosting training classes that help children become skilled facilitators and guides

to adults with dementia.

The interesting and unexpected result of this is that, not only do the elderly residents benefit, but the children benefit as well. They develop elements of their character, such as empathy, and learn that giving is receiving.

“We’ve known for a while now that close, personal relationships help sustain vitality and happiness as we age,” said Tuchfarber. “The power of seniors interacting with youth via intergenerational activity isn’t a new concept, but ensuring activities are consistent allows our intergenerational activities to become high-impact, therapeutic aspects within our community.”

“The team at RENEW takes such great care of my mother,” said

Cheryl, daughter to one of RENEW’s residents.

“For the first time ever, I don’t have to worry about her as I know the staff at RENEW will drop everything to care for her needs. It’s like the Ritz Carlton for memory care! I tell everyone I know, including my daughter, to make sure they take their parents to RENEW when it’s time to transition into a memory care facility.”

“There are many communities that talk a good talk, but then you meet the staff and realize it’s exactly that – talk,” said Nadine Roberts Cornish, CEO of The Caregiver’s Guardian. She is a licensed gerontologist, author of two books and TEDx speaker on the topic of caregiving. “I hold the RENEW staff

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National Jewish Health combines luxury cars and clothing For the third consecutive year, Neiman Marcus has presented a runway fashion show at Mercedes-Benz of Denver to benefit National Jewish Health, the nation’s #1 respiratory hospital. The lineup included male and female models who donned a myriad of looks from mile high and beyond casual to formal that included such labels as Escada, Ralph Lauren, Balmain, Georgio Armani, Etro, Oscar de la Renta, Moncler, Burberry, Fendi, Brunello Cucinelli.and Akris Punto.

The theme was color as well as layers with most ensembles complemented by accessories – hats, gloves, boas, bags and duffels.

A weekend Pop Up Shop was created at Neiman Marcus Denver following the weekday evening show.

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cocktails and cuisine from local eateries, shopped the silent auction and took home elaborate swag bags.

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FLEURISH

Anne Marie Brown (Dr. Richard Kelley’s daughter) and Shannon Carey (his grand daughter) also spoke at the award presentation Courtesy of Stanford Professionals in Real Estate

Dr. Kelley’s animated acceptance speech

Dr. Richard Kelley inducted into Stanford Real Estate Hall of Fame

Dr. Richard R. Kelley (class Each year, SPIRE inducts of ’55) along with W. David exceptional alumni into the Carey III (class of ’77) former Stanford Real Estate Hall of owners of Outrigger EnterFame. These individuals have prises Group were inducted each made a sustained posiinto the Stanford tive impact on the real Real Estate Hall of estate industry, are Fame in the category recognized as leaders of Multi-Generwithin the industry and ation Hospitality have committed themEntrepreneurs. The selves to the Stanford 9th Annual SPIRE community-at-large, Award (Stanford as well as to younger Professionals in Real professionals seeking Estate) Induction FLEURISH mentorship.

Banquet was held at Dr. Kelley retired deYoung Museum in in 2018 after years of San Francisco. leading Outrigger Enterprises SPIRE is the largest and Group, a Hawaii-based primost active alumni club in the vately held hospitality and real history of Stanford University. estate services company that SPIRE empowers the Stanford then owned, managed or was community to innovate within developing 46 properties in real estate, place making and nine countries across the Pacifthe built environment. SPIRE ic and Indian Oceans. For the connects Stanford alumni, roughly four decades that Dr. students, educators and staff to Kelley actively led the Outfacilitate the sharing of knowl- rigger organization, he transedge, ideas and practice. formed it from a mom-and-pop

organization to a fast-growing, modern hospitality enterprise.

Among Dr. Kelley’s numerous honors, Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI) named him Salesperson of the Year in 1994 for his ”profound and extensive contributions to developing the State of Hawaii as a tourist destination”. SNEI

School of Medicine while also practicing medicine for nearly a decade.

His son-in-law, W. David Carey III, is a Denver native who moved to Honolulu in 1982 and was an attorney specializing in corporate and real estate law. He joined Outrigger Enterprises Group

also named him “Father of the Hawaii Convention Center” for his leadership in developing a world-class convention center in Waikiki.

Born in Honolulu, Dr. Kelley is a graduate of Panahou School, Stanford University and Harvard Medical School.

Before beginning his hospitality and real estate career, he served as assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii

in 1986 as EVP and General Counsel, became president in 1989 and CEO in 1993 successfully leading the company for 30 years. Under his leadership, Outrigger En-

terprises evolved to become the largest independent and locally controlled lodging company in Hawaii and one of the fastest growing lodging companies in the Pacific.

He is also responsible for the Waikiki Beach Walk. He is a member of Outrigger’s Advisory Board of Directors. Mr. Carey has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, a J.D. cum laude and an M.B.A. with distinction from Santa Clara University.

Congratulations! We are in awe of your achievements and impact. Mahalo!

Linda V.G. Kelley and Dr. Richard Kelley are former Villagers of the Year.

All the inductees: Ed Friedrichs (class of ’65 – Architect category, former president and CEO Gensler), Dr. Richard Kelley and his son-in-law W. David Carey III

Dr. Chuck Kelley (Dr. Richard Kelley’s son) speaks during the induction

The distinguished Dr. Richard R. Kelley The Richard R. Kelley family in attendance at de Young Museum, San Francisco

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other estate plan documents, but you keep stalling. No one likes to think about dying or about someone else raising their children. But without an estate plan in place, you risk dying “intestate” – without a Will that could guide your loved ones, avoid family feuds and potentially save your family thousands of dollars.

Putting a basic estate plan in place is not as complicated or expensive as many people fear. It is the attorney who does the work and will guide you in identifying the questions you need to answer so a plan can be developed. Over the course of our lifetimes, we accumulate tangible assets, such as vehicles, homes, retirement accounts and furniture that have a physical form. If we are lucky, we have gained some other intangible assets like wisdom, perspective, patience, integrity, a strong reputation, and more. As we age, it’s important to consider what life might be like for those we leave behind. Of course we want to leave memories of love, appreciation, and solid values,

but we need to be mindful of how we will leave behind the physical assets collected over our lifetimes. The important questions to ask are “How can we best do that?” and “Is there a way to make it easier for those who will inherit from us?”.

Living what matters

is like cleaning out closets and keeping only outfits we love. Living in the values we choose brings order, discipline, and simplicity. It is the genesis of fulfillment. Op-

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THE LAW

BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers, This article is on the New Year’s resolution: I WILL QUIT STALLING AND MAKE MY WILL. You may have heard of some conscientious people who raise their left leg at the stroke of mid-night on New Year’s Eve, so that they will be sure to start off the New Year on the right foot!

One commendable New Year’s resolution is to stop procrastinating in having your estate plan documents prepared, but, unfortunately, many people never take action. You know you should have a Will and

Entering a new year and even a new decade is a great time to reorder and priori-

tize our lives. We do that by choosing what values matter most. Values bring clarity. It

What is an Estate?

An estate is a person’s net worth in the eyes of the law. It typically refers to what is left in your name and in your possession after you die. That can mean your home, autos, boats, farms, ranches, equipment, bank accounts, personal property, art-work, collections, land and any smaller assets you have in your name. It could also include any receivable accounts, rights, patent revenue and licenses you might have on file, loan balances if someone owes you, or even your social media accounts. If you have provided loans to adult children, their repayment obligation is part of your estate. Any outstanding work or business revenue, such as stock options, future bonuses and profit distributions,

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are also part of your estate.

An estate is more than everything you own, it’s also everything you owe, including your mortgage, car loans, unpaid rent, utilities, student loans, hospital bills, taxes, credit card bills, and other debts you might have outstanding.

Creditors have a right to estate assets before distributions to heirs are allowed, so these debts must be considered.

If you have the foresight to make a Will, you will have created a document during your lifetime that sets out instructions on how to divide your estate. In addition, you will have peace of mind regarding the documents needed to protect yourself and your family after passing. A Will allows you to appoint a Personal Representative, to handle your affairs after your death. It is important to consult with estate planning professionals, including an attorney and an accountant, to help you set up the right planning mechanisms and avoid tax-related surprises. I can assist in preparing customized estate

planning documents which take advantage of the current, best portions of Colorado law, to accomplish your goals.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2019 Edition (Chapter 34: Simplify Your Life: How to Manage Your Estate and Life--and Benefit You and Your Heirs, Marianne Blackwell, J.D.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-thePublic/Senior-Law-Handbook.

erationalizing what we care about informs the decisions of what we pursue and how we spend our time. Values are our source of motivation intrinsic to who we are and who we desire to become. They give life meaning, purpose and direction silencing the firehose of noise and information that surrounds us. Outlining our values, quiets our spirit and allows us to function without all the chatter so we can directly connect our behavior with what we truly value.

In her newest book, Dare to Lead, Brene’ Brown challenges readers to outline three life values. She opines, through years of research as a psychologist, that “Daring leaders who live into their values are never silent about hard things.” When life gets hard and distracting, values help us resist the temptation to get immediate relief from our discomfort. Living out our three chosen values gives us courage to rumble and fight for them, staying in the arena and not checking out with pleasure-seeking, drugs, alcohol, pornography or just giving up.

In order to choose only three values to live by, we must first be quiet with ourselves knowing we are enough. We do not have to prove ourselves worthy, but, rather, know that we already are.

We must discover what lights us up and motivates us. We must think about the sweetest moments in our lives and the greatest disappointments and unpack the why of those experiences.

We must name our greatest heroes and those we admire and then examine the reason we revere these people. We must set goals and figure out what really matters.

A significant body of research demonstrates that identifying and adopting three values catapults our ability to succeed and live with purpose and passion.

Asking adolescents to outline and articulate what they deeply care about has a profound effect on their school performance, their partnering decisions, the friends they choose, their behavior and their life outcomes.

When we engage in the capacity to choose and to embrace the values that inform our actions, we are building human capital, living in an intimate, committed, and effective way accelerating the capacity to live authentically and strategically.

Values set the direction of our life-path like a compass on an amazing adventure.

Companies set values to grow. The team at The Center for Relationship Education recently finalized three corporate values and built a strategic plan for growth and influence. The process was challenging; however, the clarity this exercise provided will allow this agency to accomplish its mission and do what matters most which is to provide relationship education skills training to everyone with the values of reliability, relevance and respect. joneen@my relationshipcenter.org; www. myrelationshipcenter.org

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Does Medicare covers counseling services?

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover outpatient counseling services for its beneficiaries? Since the death of my sister last year, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety and would like to get some help.

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counseling and mental health care services that are provided outside a hospital, like individual or group therapy, family counseling and more. They also cover services for treatment of beneficiaries who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse.

You, or your supSad Senior plemental insurance is responsible for the Dear Sad,

BY JIM MILLER remaining 20 percent I’m sorry for your coinsurance. loss. Yes, Medicare Medicare also gives you covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health services the option of getting treatment through a variety of mental to help beneficiaries with depression, anxiety and many health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, other needs. Here’s what you clinical social workers and should know. clinical nurse specialists.

To get this coverage, you’ll Outpatient Coverage need to choose a “participatIf you have original Mediing provider” that accepts care, your Part B coverage Medicare assignment, which will pay 80 percent (after means they accept Medicare’s you’ve met your $198 Part approved amount as full payB deductible) for a variety of

ment for a service.

If you choose a “nonparticipating provider” who accepts Medicare but does not agree to Medicare’s payment rate, you may have to pay more.

And if you choose an “opt-out provider” that does not accept Medicare payments at all, you will be responsible for the entire cost.

To locate a mental health care professional in your area that accepts Medicare assignment, use Medicare’s online Physician Compare tool. Go to Medicare.gov/PhysicianCompare and type in your ZIP code, or city and state, then type in the type of profession you want to locate, like “psychiatry” or “clinical psychologist” in the search box. You can also get this information by calling Medicare at 800633-4227.

Inpatient Coverage

If you need mental health

services in either a general or psychiatric hospital, original Medicare Part A covers this too (after you’ve met your $1,408 Part A deductible).

Your doctor should determine which hospital setting you need. If you receive care in a psychiatric hospital, Medicare covers up to 190 days of inpatient care for your lifetime.

And if you use your lifetime days but need additional care, Medicare may cover additional inpatient care at a general hospital.

Additional Coverage

In addition to the outpatient and inpatient mental health services, Medicare also covers yearly depression screenings that must be done in a primary care doctor’s office or clinic.

Annual depression screenings are covered 100 percent.

And if you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, most medications used to treat

mental health conditions are covered too.

Medicare Advantage

If you happen to get your Medicare benefits through a private Medicare Advantage plan, they must provide the same coverage as original Medicare does, but they may impose different rules and will likely require you to see an in-network provider. You’ll need to contact your plan directly for details.

And for more information, call Medicare at 800-6334227 and request a copy of publication #10184 “Medicare & Your Mental Health Benefits,” or you can read it online at Medicare.gov.

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.

5 questions to ask when planning for long-term care

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You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself, but the reality is there is almost a 70% chance someone turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care service and support in his or her lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Even if you’ve worked hard to save for retirement and create the financial security

your quality of life and perform everyday activities even if age, illness, injury or a severe cognitive impairment make it a challenge to take care of yourself for an extended period of time. Longterm care services Photo courtesy of Getty Images help with common you want in the future, the daily functions including need for long-term care could dressing, bathing and eating, throw a wrench into even the and even skilled nursing most well-thought-out plans services such as giving and impact you and your loved medication. ones’ finances.

Consider these questions as When should you start you begin the long-term care thinking about long-term planning process.

What is long-term care?

Different from traditional medical care that treats illnesses and injuries, longterm care includes services designed to help you maintain

care planning?

Because you never know when a need for care may arise, planning for care when you are younger and healthier can provide additional options as you’re more likely to qualify

for coverage. Plus, cost is based on your age when you apply, so waiting can end up costing you more. Some people are beginning to plan as early as in their 40s.

How much does long-term care cost?

Long-term care costs vary depending on where you live, the type of care provided and the setting. Home-care services average $24-$135 per hour, according to the New York Life Cost of Care Survey, while private rooms in nursing homes can cost more than $100,000 a year.

Long-term care is generally not covered by health insurance, and government programs like Medicare or Medicaid have limitations, which often isn’t discovered until care is needed. However, New York Life offers longterm care options to AARP members and provides specially trained agents who can provide guidance. The agents can work with you and your family to create a customized plan based on your financial goals, helping protect your assets should you ever require long-term care.

Where is care provided?

Long-term care can be provided in a variety of settings, including at home, in an assisted-living facility or in a nursing home depending on the amount and type of care needed. In fact, some insurance plans cover care on a part-time basis by a family member or home health worker. Planning ahead can allow for more control over how and where you receive care.

How much coverage do you need?

The amount of coverage you need typically varies based on several considerations including budget, age, the type of care expected and how much of your assets and income you may be willing to use to offset the care costs.

You don’t have to cover your entire risk – choosing a modest amount of coverage can still provide benefits and help protect other assets.

While planning for longterm care can seem daunting, you can find more benefits and information to make the process easier at aarp.org/ benefits.

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Authoring tips from Mara

A new year often begins with new plans, fresh ideas, or maybe even resolutions. It begins with a new calendar, too. And for some, there might be a calendar book that has enough room for jotting notes. Well, just how elaborate might these notes be? Might this calendar book actually become a journal?

Uh-oh. The moment the word “journal” comes up, do you feel overwhelmed? Does this fall under the category of “resolutions I’ll never be able to keep”?

Do you feel you’ll never have enough to fill a week, a month, let alone a year? It’s true that some of us write a lot, some of us write a little. But remember, your journal is just for you. Who says it has to follow anyone else’s

format?

You can choose to write a certain number of pages; or you could, instead, set a schedule of writing for a certain amount of time each day, week, or month, regardless of how many pages this may yield.

And here’s something you may not have experienced before: flow. Flow is such a dynamic, extraordinary concept that the author Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi wrote a book called Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. [link https://www.amazon. com/Flow-PsychologyExperience-Perennial-Classics/ dp/0061339202] Sometimes we have the experience of trying to squeeze water from a stone: We work hard, but

only get a few drips now and again. What if there were a way to prime the pump, and hit a water vein that pours forth more than we might have thought possible.?

There is simply nothing more effective than journaling for “priming the pump.” When we write even a few words in a journal, we begin to acknowledge our thoughts and tap into that underground wellspring. It’s often when we write out our ideas that we find out what we actually think. This gives us a starting point, whether for small things like cleaning out a drawer, or a big project like planning a novel series or a house renovation.

Once you’ve committed to the idea of writing a journal, you’ll start to find out how the flow of

works for you. You may decide short notes jotted a few days a week will work well for you. Or you may find you like writing a good, long session once or twice a month.

What if you sit down to write one day, and absolutely nothing comes to mind? A dear friend and mentor of mine said that how she overcomes this problem is by simply looking at the first object her gaze lands on. “There is dust on the Venetian blind,” began one of her journal entries. By a sentence or two later, she was already experiencing “flow.”

Whatever style and schedule you choose for your journaling, here’s a key recommendation: keep it regular. This tends to retrain us, developing an internal expectation of discovering our

thoughts through what can become an increasingly satisfying practice.

Journaling, in whatever form you choose, can greatly enhance your life by giving you a better sense of control over your time, energy, and projects. And It gives you a starting point for your writing, whether you’re a novice, or a master.

Mara’s Authors Tips column appears monthly in the Villager.

Mara consults for authors through Haven Books. Find out more about her services, team members, and clients at www.

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Deleting the wannabe author scenario … if you snooze, you lose!

Moving from wannabe author to the real thing is totally possible this coming year Are you a snoozer?

Are you looking for the perfect phrase, word, idea? Are you stuck? Wouldn’t getting unstuck and moving forward be a fantastic goal for the end of the year and the beginning of next. Have you been snoozing where it comes to your book? Maybe this is the day, the week, the month, the year when your book becomes a success or the new one is no longer in your dreams or chatter … it becomes a reality.

Is there a book in you?

Most think there is. And most don’t get them out. You could have the makings of a fantastic novel, a creative young adult series, and exquisitely illustrated young children’s stories. Cookbooks, health, space, romance, intrigue, how-to or business book may be lurking in your creative closet.

You just may be able to take your career to a whole new level with the creation of a book. Add-

ing to your professional credentials, if done right, could position you as the expert in a specific field. A book could talk you to a whole new level, a different type of professional business card.

Amazing doors can open with book in hand.

Many wannabe authors, speakers, or whatever, practice the art of one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, three to get ready, three to get ready … and they never go. They keep reaching for one more thing; one more piece of information; another interview; another who knows what. Sometimes, it’s just another excuse. Their book never gets written, much less published.

Their quest for the perfect book has become the enemy of creating a good book, even a great book.

Perfection and Procrastination are joined at the hip. Break the bond and move forward today.

Step 1: Choose a spot

… any spot that is yours and yours alone. It’s the “Do Not Cross … Author at Work” spot.

Authors need their space and time. Space will contain all the ingredients you need to support you. Think computer, phone— if

necessary, pens, pencils, paper, files with reference items that you’ve collected, notes you’ve saved or made to support your topic, other reference books, a favorite snack. I confess—I’ve written an entire book with M&Ms and Cheetos being the reward each time I finished a chapter, beverage of choice, toys, etc. Your space. Claim it and let others know that when you are in your space, it’s a “Do Not Disturb … Author at Work” sanctuary.

Find time. Some authors must work specific hours; others are more loosey-goosey. Do what works for you but do it.

Step 2: Just do it …

even if what you get down looks like gibberish. Is it a cliché? Nope, it’s a start. You can’t move forward to publication until you’ve got some words.

So, dump them out. Think of it as a giant puzzle.

Sometimes just finding all the edges takes time.

As in a puzzle, colors begin to gather, segments within it come together, and it does come together if you persevere. The more you organize your thoughts, stories, stats and general info, the better it is when it comes to the first dump. The general topic, sub-topics, stories/facts/stats to support the topic all go into magic piles.

Where and how you choose to “dump” is your choice. You may write all by hand … if you have been procrastinating or dragging your feet—it’s best to bypass this method and pick up the latest version of Dragon’s Naturally Speaking; download it to your computer. Put on a headset with a mic and start talking—your words are transcribed in the program into a Word document. Or, you can glue yourself to a favorite spot and just start writing—kick start your creative juices.

Step 3: Get help

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You may need book coaching to goose you. You may need to get the big picture in place where you can see the book, even virtually feel what it will look like.

Do you know your title … or do you need some help in creating it? Don’t be surprised, titles often change as writing progresses. If

it’s firm, a mockup of a cover might be the visual encouragement that keeps you going. All authors need editors who edit for a living. Your editor isn’t friend or sister, although they can be readers.

Plan on engaging other professionals who create books—interiors and exteriors. Will illustrations or cartoons enhance your work? Unless you are a pro in book design, book covers, illustrations, etc., don’t turn your book into a DIY project.

Step 4: Make up your mind

It’s a new year. As an author—or one to be—what’s it going to be for you—your first book? A new book? A workbook for a class you would like to teach? How about an audio program? Do you see a video version of your book or creating Exercises and Projects for readers to use and enjoy? The paths you choose can be multiple, which makes it exciting for the author. You. Your book can do amazing things … you need to bring the amazing you to the party and invite the pros in for the journey.

Dr. Judith Briles, the award-winning and best-selling author of 37 books and honored with over 40 national book awards. To date, her books have been translated into 17 countries with over 1,000,000 copies sold and been featured in over 1,000 radio, TV and print formats. She has worked with thousands of authors and created 500 plus bestsellers. Her website is www.

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I choose Buckwheat over Oatmeal!

I have been eating Cream of Buckwheat over OatMusings with meal for seven years now. With having hereditary issues with high blood pressure and high cholesterol my doctor suggested it. I knew it was healthier, but I really never checked the differences until now. I cook my cream of buckwheat as directed. And then I add blueberries, chia seeds, and honey.

You can add whatever you would prefer after cooking it.

Buckwheat is one healthy carb source and a true superfood. In spite of the name, it isn’t wheat. It’s a fruit seed. So

For the minerals, buckwheat is signifiMelinda cantly richer in them than oatmeal, which is important to me. For vitamins in a ratio they are similar, but each has different vitamins they have more or less in.

Buckwheat has more B3, 4, and 5. But Oatmeal does have some folic acid where Buckwheat has none. It’s the fiber and mineral count that makes the different!

Study: elderberries block flu virus from attaching to and entering human cells

Scientists have identified a chemical compound in elderberries that immediately immobilizes the flu virus.

Previous studies have already shown elderberry extract can ease flu symptoms and cut the duration of the illness in half, but a new study explains exactly how the ancient remedy works.

The unique phytochemicals found in elderberries block the virus from entering, or even attaching to, our healthy cells, when taken preventatively during flu season.

Even if the flu has already taken hold, the compound prevents the virus from replicating, eliminating symptoms within 48 hours.

The researchers used commercially farmed elderberries

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it’s gluten-free and has a low glycemic index. Along with phytonutrients and other good stuff, buckwheat contains chiro-inositol which helps with glucose metabolism and cell signaling. It also appears to be better than oatmeal or wheat cereals when it comes to heart health and reducing “bad” cholesterol, plus it has anti-inflammatory properties. Since buckwheat grows very quickly, very little (if any) pesticides have to be used.

Bonus: Wile you don’t really eat buckwheat for protein, the protein it does have contains all eight essential amino acids.

ing Antioxidants 3. Provides Highly Digestible Protein 4. High Fiber Content Is Filling and Helps Improve Digestion 5. Can Help Prevent Diabetes 6. Doesn’t Contain Gluten and Is Non-Allergenic 7. Supplies Important Vitamins and Minerals

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after they had been infected with the influenza virus.

The result was a “potent direct antiviral effect against the flu virus,” said Dr. Golnoosh Torabian.

“It inhibits the early stages of an infection by blocking key viral proteins responsible for both the viral attachment and entry into the host cells.”

The extract was also effective at fighting the virus at later stages of infection, by stimulating infected cells to release cytokines – chemical messengers the immune system uses for communication between different cell types to aid in coordinating a more efficient response.

I have been using Elderberry syrup for my family when they are ill for several years. It’s wonderful that people are making it homemade now as well. My personal favorite form of Elderberry is in packets just like the Emergen-C we all know about. Switch to Effer-C shown in the picture!!!

When anyone in my family gets really run down or is starting to get a cold I right away mix one of these packets in water, and usually continue for 3 days. Personally I will take two a day at times, but that is a lot of Vitamin C, so go about it as you know your body the best.

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New sculpture “Within Reach” to grace Running Fox Park

At their January 6th meeting, the Greenwood Village City Council voted to purchase and install a piece of public art in the newly renovated Running Fox Park. Only two council members, Dave Kerber and Dave Bullock, voted against the proposed work of art. The chosen work is “Within Reach” by Sedalia, Colorado artist Laurel Gregory.

The Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council initiated the process by putting out a call for proposals open to any artist residing in Colorado.

The Council received 29 submissions from 18 Colorado artists. In the end, the Council felt that “Within Reach” was the most appropriate work for the park and proposed site.

“Within Reach” is constructed of lost wax aluminum casting and depicts a playful fox sitting on a perch. The work is expected to be installed in March of this year. Running Fox Park is located at 5290 South Quebec in Greenwood Village.

A word from the artist

BY LAUREL PETERSON GREGORY

My art has always represented my vision and spirit. And if my current bronze sculpture series is any indication, that spirit is a tad whimsical.Life is often way too serious. I want my sculptures to lift the viewer and take them to a better place for a timeless moment. As an artist, nothing makes me happier than seeing someone smile and laugh with my work.I am a classically trained sculptor. As a former repeat Director of the board for the La Scuola Classical Sculpture School, I keep one eye on the masters and the other on the present.

My bronze sculptures draw on my love of figurative expression and the freedom of impressionistic interpretation. Not to mention my love of animals. All of my work builds on my ability to observe and capture motion in clean lines.

2020 Toyota C-HR has youthful appeal Let’s go places,” is the Toyota marketing slogan and their vehicles transport millions of drivers around the world every day. This is a very popular and successful brand with good reason.

They engineer and design excellent, long-lasting vehicles that have strong resale value.

Toyota has also developed many “Safety Sense” features that add many new safety features to their products many featured in the new “smart bumper” cameras that detect front and rear movement and prevent striking a forward object or a rear pedestrian.

We all face many driving challenges every day and

drivers need to be alert as defensive and courteous motorists. Granted, almost everyone is in a hurry these days, schools, grocery stores, jobs, airports; hurry, hurry, hurry.

But the bottom line to be safe and provide a safe ride for your passengers. Excessive speed is dangerous and driving impaired is suicidal and terribly expense in life, limb,

purse and wallet. Hundreds of drivers were given DWI tickets over the holidays.

The featured drive this week comes with a “”Hot Lava” silver and black 2020 Toyota C-HR Limited made entirely in Iwata, Japan. This front-wheel drive, four door sedan is sporty in appearance and has adequate power from a 4-cylinder 2.0L without a turbo boost. The engine is enhanced by the always versatile Toyota sequential transmissions. The power train combination elicits an overall 29 mpg. with a perfect overall 5-star safety rating.

This C-HR has an attrac-

tive manufacturer’s suggested price of $26,050 that is among the lower range for new vehicles loaded with safety equipment, navigation, and the latest technology features.

The vehicle has a strong suspension system with independent front and rear shocks with a stabilizer bar and dampers. The ride is firm, the steering precise, and strong all-wheel disk brakes. The car comes with a five-year, 60,000 miles powertrain warranty.

The sporty appearance, safety features, attractive pricing make this a good entry level vehicle and especially for a younger driver who likes “Hot Lava” paint on a sporty looking vehicle.

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McNichols Civic Center Building Spring exhibitions Explore the Faces of Mexico City, Colorado Printmakers, Contemporary Feminism and the New Landscape of Five Points

Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce four new art exhibitions at McNichols Civic Center Building.

Ecosistema 06050 (First Floor Community Gallery) Jan. 7-31: This photographic exhibition, a selection from Jacob Prado’s “Ecosystem 06050” collection, focuses on Mexico City, the place that the artist now calls home. It is the portrait of a place where time seems to have stopped for centuries while simultaneously continuing, shouting the stories of youth whose vibrant pride harkens back to the moment their ancestors chose to inhabit this land.

Spirit Resonance: The Vitality of Printmaking (Boettcher Cultural Pavilion) Jan. 18-April 5: Presented in conjunction with Month of Printmaking (March 2020), this print exhibition highlights works that explore abstraction in various forms,

proposing the importance of a “spirit resonance” or vitality that results from the various printmaking methods.

Dearly Disillusioned (Third Floor) Jan. 18-April 5: Dearly Disillusioned is a boundary-pushing exhibit coinciding with the centennial of women’s suffrage and the fourth annual Womxn’s March. Curators and artists collaborate to explore new intersections of historical and contemporary narratives that inspire change in our community.

Portrait of a City

(First Floor Community Gallery) Feb. 1-29: Portrait of a City focuses on Denver’s shifting Five Points neighborhood. At first, Johnson could only see the lost pieces of her home, but through the changing landscape of the community, she’s building new relationships with her neighbors. Portrait of a City is the outcome of those new connections.

McNichols Building exhibitions are free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 8

a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m..

Additional events will be hosted throughout the spring giving opportunities for visitors to go deeper into the art shows.

Womxn’s March Impact Expo, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. To better ignite action and create lasting impact, Womxn’s March organizers have opted to forego a rally; instead, marchers will visit the McNichols Civic Center Building after the March to connect with almost 60 local non-profits and grassroots organizations that are serving the community by focusing on reproductive rights, climate change, gun safety, immigration, voter registration, domestic violence/sexual assault assistance resources, and arts activism. FREE – RSVP.

Community Engagement Workshops: Womxn Building Resilience, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. Join Dr. Rohini Gupta and Denver-based Mongolian artist Eriko Tsongo to discuss incidences that have divided our community locally, nationally, and globally. Partici-

pants are invited to engage in an interactive art component for shared stories of adversity to promote healing. $10 – Register.

Dear White Women Podcast, Jan. 18, 12:45 p.m. This live podcast will take a different look at sexual assault, starting from the inception (and original motivations) of the #metoo movement and focusing in on our assumptions about the singular narrative of assault. $10 – Register.

McNichols Project – Spirit of the People

Jan. 18, 5-8 p.m. Celebrate three very different exhibitions tied together through the spirits of activism, strength, energy, humanity and beauty. The reception will also include a performance from Denver singer-songwriter Julie Davis with “Bluebook.” Davis creates sparse, haunting soundscapes driven by her vocals, upright bass and looped percussion. FREE – RSVP.

Portrait of a City Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. Join

Denver painter Rochelle Johnson to celebrate the opening of her exhibit.

Dearly Disillusioned Artists’ Talk, Feb. 22, 1-5 p.m. Meet the Dearly Disillusioned artists and discover their creative processes and inspirations.

Art & Feminism, March 8, 1-5 p.m. Hosted by Art Hyve, Art & Feminism will include a lecture and workshop from Kathe Kolwitz, founding member of the Guerilla Girls.

Dearly Disillusioned Poetry reading, March 14, 1-3 p.m. Pink Progression presents a poetry and art book featuring more than 25 poets and artists.

Dearly Disillusioned Writing Workshop, March 14, 3-4 p.m. Join Denverbased Mongolian artist Eriko Tsongo for a writing workshop.

These exhibitions and related events are supported by Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Partner Program.

Gardner announces nearly $32M to address homelessness in Colorado

Used book sale: Hot deals on cool reads Come in from the cold for some hot deals on cool reads at the Used Book Sale at Smoky Hill Library, which will be held Thursday, January 23, 9 am-8:30 pm; Friday, January 24, 9 am-6:30 pm; Saturday, January 25, 9-4:30 pm; and Sunday, January 26, 12-4 pm at Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial.

The sale, which is coordinated by the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries, will feature an expanded selection of books, including hardbacks, paperbacks, children’s and better books all at various prices.

Sunday is bag day – we provide the bag and you fill it for only $7.

Through the sale of used books, the Friends of Arapahoe Libraries raises funds to support programs and projects for the libraries, including events, materials, equipment and more. During 2019, the Friends granted Arapahoe Libraries more than $100,000.

For more information, or to become a member of the Friends, visit arapahoelibraries.org/used-book-sale, or call 303-LIBRARY (303-5427279).

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (RCO) announced Colorado is receiving $31.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and HUD is designating a fourth Continuum of Care (CoC) in Colorado for Larimer and Weld counties.

“Today I’m excited to announce that Colorado is receiving nearly $32 million in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Continuum of Care Program, and I’m thrilled that HUD is establishing a fourth Continuum of Care, which will help us address the specific needs for Weld and Larimer counties,” said Senator Gardner. “Last July, I was honored to host Secretary Carson in Aurora to discuss Colorado’s affordable housing needs. I commend him for listening to us in Colorado, for hearing our unique needs, and for his willingness to help. This roughly $32 million in funding will go a long way to help the homeless population in our state, and I look forward to continuing our work together to address Colorado’s housing challenges and make it more affordable for everyone to call Colorado home.”

“United Way of Weld County is thrilled that HUD is formally recognizing Larimer and Weld counties as a

fourth Continuum of Care in the state of Colorado,” said Jeannine Truswell, President and CEO at United Way of Weld County. “We are grateful for the support of Senator Gardner and his team, whose efforts made this possible.

This fourth Continuum of Care will allow us to better serve the specific needs of our communities in Larimer and Weld counties.”

“The CoC will help to provide increased permanent housing resources to those most vulnerable across Larimer and Weld counties,” said Melanie Woolman, Director of Community Impact at United Way of Weld County. “All agencies involved in the CoC, and their clients will greatly benefit.

This would not have happened without the support of Senator Gardner and the many nonprofit partners that have worked to achieve this accomplishment over the last several years.

According to the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, a Continuum of Care

(CoC) is a local or regional planning body that is responsible for coordinating the funding and delivery of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in its service area.

CoCs maintain the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, which is used to collect and report data on the characteristics of people experiencing homelessness and their service use patterns. Individual CoCs receive funding through HUD’s Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to promote a community-wide response to ending homelessness.

There are more than 400 CoCs in the United States, and now four CoCs designated by HUD in Colorado: Pikes Peak CoC, which covers all of Colorado Springs and El Paso County, Metro Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI), which covers the seven-county metropolitan area surrounding Denver (including Boulder County), Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, which covers Larimer and Weld Counties, and, Balance of State (BoS) CoC, which covers the remaining 54 counties outside of the three other CoCs.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04, AMENDING AND REPLACING THE PRIOR ORDINANCE NO. 2008-01 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: On January 7, 2020, following a first reading on December 3, 2019, publication of the full text of Ordinance No. 2019-04 on December 19, 2019, and a duly noticed public hearing on January 7, 2020, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 20078 and adopted Ordinance No. 2019-04 to amend and replace the prior Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2008-01.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Arapahoe County Ordinance No. 2019-04 amends and replaces the prior Ordinance which shall remain in effect until the effective date of Ordinance No. 2019-04. In accordance with Section 30-15-405, Colorado Revised Statutes. Ordinance No. 2019-04 shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following publication of this Notice or February 15, 2020.

PUBLICATION BY TITLE AND OF AMENDMENTS: Said Ordinance No. 2019-04 was read in full on December 3, 2019, published in full on December 19, 2019 in the Villager, a newspaper of general circulation in Arapahoe County, and was adopted following a duly noticed public hearing on January 7, 2020.

Said Ordinance No. 2019-04 in accordance with Section 30-15405, Colorado Revised Statutes, is hereby published by title as follows: ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR NICOTINE PRODUCTS BY MINORS; AND PROVIDING PENALTY PROVISIONS FOR VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PERTAINING THERETO. Said Ordinance No. 2019-04 was not amended between the time it was read and published in full.

MORE INFORMATION: More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Attorney’s Office, 5334 S. Prince Street, Littleton, CO or by calling 303-795-4639, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9449 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-19-66 ON-CALL TEST & BALANCE FOR HVAC SYSTEMS Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for On-Call Test and Balance for HVAC systems for the Facilities Division of the Arapahoe County.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-19-66) 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 February 13, 2020.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9450 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-20-02 CM/GC SERVICES FOR NEW COURTROOM AND ADJACENT TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT ACJC - COURTHOUSE 2 Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals to obtain CM/GC services, including pre-construction services for the design and construction of a new small courtroom and adjacent tenant improvements in an existing space on 3rd floor of Courthouse 2, 7305 South Potomac St., Centennial CO. A Mandatory pre proposal conference will be held on January 30, 2020, 11:00 a.m., local time, at the

Arapahoe County Courthouse 2, 7305 S. Potomac St., Centennial CO, 80112, 3rd Floor, Room #347 to discuss the Specifications. A representative of the Contractor must attend this mandatory conference in order to qualify to respond to this contract. All attendees will be required to clear security at the public entry. The specific meeting place is just beyond security clearance.

referenced in section 4-1.5(K).2 of the Land Development Code, new billboards as referenced in section 4-1.5(L) of the Land Development Code, and for the conversion of any existing billboard or other off-premise sign to an electronic messaging sign. Said temporary moratorium was originally adopted on May 7, 2019, was previously extended once, and is proposed to be extended a second time to allow the County to complete the work to develop and update appropriate land use regulations for such signs.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-20-02) 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 February 13, 2020.

Said Public Hearing will be held in the Arapahoe County Administration Building, East Hearing Room, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120; at which, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed temporary moratorium.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9451 ___________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-20-04 HVAC MECHANICAL SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Purchasing Division will be accepting proposals for the purchase of HVAC Mechanical Services for the Facilities Division of the Arapahoe County Facilities and Fleet Department.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request For Proposal (RFP-20-04) 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 February 13, 2020.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9452 ____________________________ 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.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9453 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO LDC19-002, BILLBOARDS AND OFF-PREMISE SIGNS AND FOR CONVERSIONS TO ELECTRONIC MESSAGING SIGNS – REQUEST TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that On February 4, 2020 the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners (“the Board”) will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter as the meeting agenda of the Board permits, on extending the temporary moratorium on land use applications, including Planned Unit Developments and amendments to Planned Unit Developments, for new off-premise signs as

More information about this proposal is available at the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Department, Planning Division, 6924 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, 720-874-6650.

Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9464 ____________________________ ARAPAHOE COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ-20-11 STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Arapahoe County Communication and Administrative Services will be accepting qualifications for purposes of retaining consulting services to provide strategic planning, grassroots outreach, coalition building, and survey support to help inform future decisions by the Board of County Commissioners on how to best address the county’s new fiscal reality. Such consultant will work directly with the Arapahoe County Communication and Administrative Services and the Arapahoe County Finance Department.

All Arapahoe County solicitations can be obtained from the County’s website. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ-20-11) 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 person at the Purchasing Division, located at 5334 South Prince Street, 4th Floor, Littleton, CO 80120, or electronically to kashby@arapahoegov. com, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on January 30, 2020.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all submittals.

Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9465 ____________________________

GLENDALE CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 7th day of January, and were ordered published by said Council: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 7 SERIES OF 2019 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, AMENDING SECTION 3.21.050 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE TO HARMONIZE THE REPORTING OF TAXES FOR OCCUPATION PRIVILEGE TAX Dated the 8th day of January, 2020 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9432 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 8 SERIES OF 2019 The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 7th day of January, and were ordered published by said Council: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, REVISING THE WATER RATES AND FEES OF THE WATER ENTERPRISE Dated the 8th day of January, 2020 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9456 ____________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 9 SERIES OF 2019 The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 7th day of January, and were ordered published by said Council: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, REVISING THE BIMONTHLY SEWER USER FEES AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES OF THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE Copies of the ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 8th day of January, 2020 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9454 ____________________________

GREENWOOD VILLAGE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2020 GREENWOOD VILLAGE FLORAL PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, until 2:00 p.m. on January 31, 2020 for the Greenwood Village Floral Program contract. The work to be performed shall include: floral bed preparation & installation of annuals (approximately 37 floral sites), weekly inspections and maintenance of floral sites including horticulture management of annuals, perennials & shrubs, regular weed control, plant replacements as needed, irrigation inspections & repairs, trash removal, fall clean-up of all sites, perennial cut backs, and general care of all sites.

The plans and specifications for the Greenwood Village Floral Program contract are available electronically via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing on the Greenwood Village website (www.greenwoodvillage.com/bids).

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid. The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the City’s Office, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon execution of the contract agreement. Bids will be opened publicly at 2:01 p.m. on January 31, 2020 at City Hall and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the contract should be directed to Dave Foster via email at: dfoster@Greenwoodvillage.com no later than 12:00 p.m. on January 24, 2020. /s/ Suzanne Moore Director of Parks, Trails and Recreation Published in The Villager First Publication: January 9, 2020 Last Publication: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9443 _________________________ BID INFORMATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado (the “City”) will receive sealed bids at the Public Works Department, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80112-3730, until 3:30 p.m., January 30, 2020 for the 2020 CIP Monaco Traffic Circle Upgrade.

The specifications for the 2020 CIP Monaco Traffic Circle Upgrade and complete contract documents are 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 bids, and to make final determination in the event of duplications.

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

There will be an optional pre-bid meeting at 10:00 a.m. January 24, 2020. The meeting will be conducted at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, 10001 East Costilla Avenue, Greenwood Village, Colorado, at the fleet maintenance building conference room.

Preference is hereby given to materials, supplies, and provisions produced, manufactured, or grown in Colorado, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. Colorado labor

shall be employed to perform the work for which bids are requested herein to the extent of not less than eighty percent (80%) of each type or class of labor in the several classifications of skilled and common labor employed on such work, pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-17-101.

The City requires a certified or cashier’s check, or a corporate surety bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount before the City can accept or consider any bid for any bids greater than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

The bid and the deposit shall be filed with the Public Works Department, securely sealed and endorsed on the outside with a brief statement as to the nature of the item or work for which the bid is provided. Upon a bid award, such bond shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidder(s). In the case of the successful bidder, the bid bond will be returned upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds, each in the full amount of the contract price. Such bonds will be retained by the City until the two year (2) warranty period has expired. Bids will be opened publicly at 3:31 p.m., January 30, 2020, at the Greenwood Village Public Works Facility, and shall be tabulated by the City.

Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Wanda De Vargas at (303) 708-6140. /s/ Jeremy Hanak Director of Public Works Published in The Villager First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 23, 2020 Legal # 9457 ____________________________ CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Greenwood Village City Council will hold a public hearing on the Ordinance No. 16, Series 2019 at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado for the purpose of creating a local improvement district for the financing of cost for undergrounding of power transmission lines. This public hearing was continued from November 4, 2019.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend the hearing and to submit comments. Copies of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk. For further information, please call (303) 486-5752.

BY ORDER OF THE GREENWOOD VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL SUSAN M. ORTIZ, MMC, CITY CLERK Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9458 ___________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT For Greenwood Village Notice is hereby given that the City of Greenwood Village, Colorado will make final payment at the City Hall, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 at 4:00 p.m. on January 31, 2020 to WL Contractors, Inc., for all work done by said contractor for the project called Yosemite/Fair Traffic Signal Project said construction being within the boundaries of the City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, subject to prior satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said work by the City of Greenwood Village.

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

ATTEST:

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO /s/ Susan Ortiz, City Clerk /s/ George Lantz, Mayor Published in The Villager First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January , 2020 Legal # 9459 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert Charles Quam, Deceased Case Number 2019PR31243 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 or on or before May 19, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Kevin R. Quam, Personal Representative c/o Otis & Bedingfield, LLC 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 320 Loveland* CO 80538 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Legal # 9461 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS INVITATION TO BID CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SANITATION DISTRICT SOUTH GILPIN SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District, 3333 South Bannock Street, #360, Englewood, Colorado 80110 (Owner) at its address just stated until 1:00 p.m., local time, February 18 , 2020, for the South Gilpin Sewer Extension Project. All bids must be prepared on the bid form provided in the Contract Documents and delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Bid for South Gilpin Sewer Extension Project. There will be no public opening of the bids.

The Owner reserves the unqualified right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all bids, or to delete portions of bids or to adjust the unit quantities, which in its sole and absolute judgment are responsive to the bid documents and will under all circumstances best serve the Owner’s interests.

The proposed work is generally described as: A sanitary sewer extension in Churchill Drive and South Gilpin Street consisting of approximately 395 linear feet of 8” PVC sewer pipe, three manholes, and connection to an existing sanitary sewer via one of the manholes. Installation of the sanitary sewer is within the bounds of an existing paved street. The work will also require pavement replacement, protection of existing “wet” utilities and “dry” utilities, and maintenance of access to residential driveways along the sewer alignment.

Copies of the Bid Documents, Specifications and other Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from the Owner by e-mail request only, addressed to CHVSanDist@aol.com.

All Bids must be in accordance with the Bidding Documents on file with the District.

A mandatory Prebid Conference will be a requirement for this project.

If the Contract is awarded, Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award within the number of days set forth in the Bid Form for acceptance of the Bid. Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9462 ___________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of May, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, three directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms And two directors will be elected to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electors of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Steve Schroder: (Designated Election Official) 2070 Wagon Mound Trail Las Cruces, NM 88012 575-312-8415 scmllc3@msn.com The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 28, 2020.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 2, 2020.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 28, 2020.

Signed SLS Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: January 16, 2020 Legal # 9463 ___________________________

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January 31 – February 9. Enjoy a high-flying adventure to Neverland where Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael experience a whimsical trip to the sugar plum kingdom where magical dances come alive. Ellie Caulkins Opera, 1385 Curtis Street. Tickets range from $30 to $160. For information or to purchase tickets visit coloradoballet. org or call 303-837-8888.

January 9 headed by Grand Marshal Jacob Jabs, this premier livestock, rodeo and horseshow has been one of Denver’s preeminent traditions since 1906. There are events to please all with rodeos, bull riding, a Wild West Show, dancing horses plus more than 300 vendors selling fine art, jewelry, western lifestyle products and agricultural equipment. Tickets start at $12. For information call 303-296-6977. For tickets go to nationalwestern.com or call 1-866-627-0083

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