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Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown answers questions, recounts accomplishments

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On April 21, Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown held a Facebook live event in which he answered questions and recounted accomplishments of his office since he was elected in November 2018. Brown, a Democrat, will be a candidate for re-election for a second term as Arapahoe County Sheriff on November 8. His opponent will be Republican Kevin Edling, a 26-year veteran and

command officer with the Denver Police Department.

In February 2019, Brown began, “We had to deal with the bomb cyclone,” a winter storm with extremely high winds, snow and rain that created dangerous conditions throughout the state.

“We recognized that we had to have an independent, continuously running emergency operations center…We opened that up in 2019.” Then COVID came and, “Our emergency operations center served…as the place where we managed our resources…It

was also a central hub where we managed the resources coming in from the federal government…

We delivered 1.8 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to community partners, including hospitals, local municipalities, and nursing homes…

We also handled the first round of CARES Act money and we were able to open up an alternative 50bed care facility at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds that was ready to handle people dealing with COVID that didn’t have a place to recover.” He credited pre-

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Brown noted that the Sheriff’s Office was re-accredited in 2019 “as a triple-crown accredited law enforcement agency,” as it had under the three Arapahoe County sheriffs who preceded him in that office.

“We’ve also been able to solidify the contract (for police services) with the City of Centennial, making sure that, regardless of who’s sitting in this seat and the political process that takes place, there’s not going to be an interruption in law enforcement services to the citizens of Centennial, which we have a very large contract with” he added.

Moving on to the Arapahoe County Jail and the impact of COVID, Sheriff Brown said, “A lot of our protocols inside the detention facility were designed to make sure that the people in our custody didn’t have the exposure to the virus and to make sure that our staff was safe…Making sure that our deputies were safe was paramount in a lot of the decisions in that process.”

In response to a question about the use of mental health professionals to assist sheriff’s deputies, Brown said, “Proud to say that we have a partnership with the City of Centennial, as well as support from the county commissioners here in Arapahoe County to run a co-responder team. We have five mental health clinicians plus a director to that unit that respond and handle calls in conjunction with our deputies, but also in situations that they feel it’s safe for them to go out and contact those individuals…Last year, we responded to over 3,000 mental health calls and were able to divert approximately 900 individuals from the criminal justice system, using our co-responders.”

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Democrat Tyler Brown was elected Arapahoe County Sheriff in November 2018.

He is running for a second term this year and will face Republican veteran Denver police officer Kevin Edling.

who are experiencing homelessness, Brown responded, “We try to provide individuals with resources as long as they aren’t involved with criminal activity, via our co-responders. If there is criminal activity inside of that, we take that seriously and address it.

Public safety is something that we are committed to and we will continue to be committed to.”

On the issue of the large increase in auto thefts, the sheriff said it is a huge problem in the state, adding, “We are looking at ways that we can mitigate that and lower it and also making sure that those individuals, when they are arrested, are held accountable for those actions… Here at the Sheriff’s Office, we are retooling a couple of our investigative units, allowing them a little bit more freedom to hit hot spot areas of crime that we see through our data collection model.” When another citizen pointed to that fact that he heard a news report that said, “the number of auto thefts in Arapahoe County have risen from 3,049 in 2019 to 6,306 in 2021” while he was sheriff, Brown pointed out that many of those thefts are in cities that have their own police departments (e.g., Aurora, Englewood, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Sheridan), adding that the Sheriff’s Office was part of a task force that it found was not effective, so he brought their investigator back “to work on auto thefts that are in our response area.” He said his office is utilizing its “special response team” and its “special investigations unit” to address the problem.

Like many in law enforcement, Brown said he was “requesting that our legislators have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to fentanyl,” which he feels should be a felony for any level of possession.

Brown said that 50% to 60% of the inmates of the Arapahoe County Detention Center (Jail) have self-reported mental health issues and, “If you add in those with substance abuse problems and unreported mental health problems, “we’re probably in the high 80% or low 90% range.”

A question about citizens who record sheriff’s deputies with their smartphones brought this response: “Our deputies wear body cameras. Anyone is free to film whatever they want, as long as they stay far enough away to make sure they don’t interfere with our deputies’ work. They are American citizens and are free to exercise their right to film. It is not a concern to us.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Honoring tradition Do you find yourself wondering how we got so off track?

Do you ever get mad at your cell phone and wonder if we were better off not being so available? Do you wonder how it became normal to shout at a faceless disk like Alexa or Google Assist to ask a question. If you are one of those people, you might be considered old-fashioned. If you think we should not teach early elementary age students about sexual things in school, you might be old fashioned. If you think parents have a right to know what their children are learning in school, you might be old fashioned.

I was having dinner with a friend who was telling me about her nephew getting married. She snarled her nose while explaining that the couple were living together, which has become the new normal. She was a bit apologetic, and exclaimed, “I wish I weren’t so old-fashioned.” I told her that instead of thinking herself old fashioned, perhaps a better descriptor for her would be a traditionalist. Being traditional is being wise to what works and what does not work. Tradition takes hold when activities or behavior get passed down through generations not because they are fashionable, but because they work. Even author Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame who vwas a marriage skeptic, researched marriage around the world through the ages and made

GV City Council will consider banning new retail gun sellers in neighborhoods

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On May 3, the City of Greenwood Village announced that its city council will consider an amendment to its municipal code that would prohibit any new home businesses that include “the sale of firearms in conjunction with a home occupation.” Council Member Donna Johnston is slated to introduce the amendment.

Testimony from the public for or against the proposed new law is welcomed at the public hearing at the GV City Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 6 at City Hall located at 6060 S. Quebec Street. Anyone who wishes to submit written comments in lieu of testifying at that meeting should contact Susan Ortiz, Greenwood Village City Clerk at 303-486-5752 or sortiz@ greenwoodvillage.com.

The city law that is proposed to be changed, GV Municipal Code Section 1622-130, Section 1, (a)(16), with the new language shown in bold print, can be read at: https://greenwoodvillage.com/ DocumentCenter/View/22892/ Ordinance-No-07-22.

peace with the institution of marriage. Due to her intellectual curiosity, she discovered that marriage is the optimal relational structure for healthy connections, peace, healing, wellness and lifelong commitments. The CDC Family Structure Study goes a bit further and determines that marriage and family structure is essential to the health and well-being of children and adults.

Being a traditionalist can be a great thing. It is a traditionalist that uses the phrases “Sir” or Ma’am” when addressing an elder or someone of great stature.

Regular use of this language allows one to stand out of the crowd. Those who are being addressed with this reverence feel respected and honored. This trait could be considered old fashioned, but it is delightfully kind and charming because it makes the receiver feel so important.

Handwritten notes could be con-

sidered old fashioned, but those who are on the receiving end will never forget the thoughtfulness of the extra effort. Asking someone out for a date in person is an old-fashioned construct. While “Wanna hang out?” texts are the usual mode of getting together, the traditionalist delights in faceto-face interaction with flowers and a plan for the evening.

Dressing up for a court appearance, not being vulgar, having young children address you by your proper surname, consistently demonstrating etiquette and manners or not drinking too much at a party can be considered old-fashioned. Yet, they are traditional and conventional because they have stood the test of time and we, who honor these classic traditions, find they make life more pleasant for all concerned. These pleasantries will never go out of style even though many social mores have changed. It is not that difficult to stand out of a crowd, honor others, and be an exceptional human being. It is easy to be above average by being a bit old-fashioned. joneen@myrelationship center.org

The Littleton Symphony Orchestra season finale

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he Littleton Symphony Orchestra will end their 2021/2022 season with two performances of An Evening in Paris, Wednesday and Friday, May 18 and 20, 2022, 7:30 p.m., at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S Datura Street in Littleton.

This season finale will feature our third guest conductor, Catherine Sailer, as we welcome back David Korevaar to perform Camille SaintSaëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2.

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An Evening in Paris with Guest Conductor Catherine Sailer and Pianist David Korevaar

Debussy, Satie and selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite will round out this exciting program. Don’t miss this exciting evening of French Music!

Masks and proof of vaccination are required for attendance.

Tickets are $5 to $25 and must be purchased in advance.

Ticket information and link to Eventbrite at www.littletonsymphony.org or call 303-9336824.

Wednesday & Friday, May 18 & 20 7:30 pm Littleton United Methodist Church 5894 S. Datura Street • • • •

Debussy - Petite Suite Satie - Gymnopedies 1 and 3 Saint-Saens - Piano Concerto No. 2 Stravinsky - The Firebird Suite

Tickets: Available online or by phone only 303-933-6824 Go to http://www.littletonsymphony.org

ARAPAHOE COUNTY C NVERSATIONS C NVERSATIONS In May, our Conversations with a Commissioner events return to in-person gatherings! Learn more about our latest efforts to address homelessness and provide feedback to your district commissioner about all County business.

Featuring special guest Kathy Smith, director of Arapahoe County Community Resources. All events are from 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.

Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall for full details.

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Thursday, May 5, Carrie Warren-Gully (District 1), Malley Rec Center, Englewood Wednesday, May 11, Jeff Baker (District 3), Byers American Legion Hall Thursday, May 12, Bill Holen (District 5), Aurora Public Library, Central branch Thursday, May 19, Nancy Sharpe (District 2), Greenwood Village City Hall Thursday, May 26, Nancy Jackson (District 4), Mission Viejo Library, Aurora

Upcoming Shred-a-thon benefits Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Safely get rid of your personal information, while also helping us catch bad guys! Your confidential information will be shredded for free by Shred It Iron Mountain which will ensure your documents are destroyed securely and your privacy is protected. Shred-a-thon will be on Sat. May 14, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway in Centennial.

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Do you love helping your community? Do you enjoy being outdoors? Volunteer at the Arapahoe County Fair! Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, snacks, preferred parking, and entered for a chance to win $100 gift card. Learn more and apply at arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer.

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The war rages on in Ukraine with no end in sight. Missiles have been launched from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea. Modern technology can track that missile path and with some American ingenuity a Ukrainian missile could sink that submarine. It is quite possible that the Ukrainian forces could do some counterattacks on Russian soil and seas. The raw aggression by Russian forces needs to be punished, without boots on the ground, but maybe friendly missiles in the air space. *** The Cancer League of Colorado Hope Ball is Saturday night.

Always a sellout, the very devoted leadership and membership continue to raise money for cancer research and care.

An all-volunteer effort has raised millions of dollars for local doctors and program to find a cure for this dreaded disease that has impacted almost every living family of all races and genders.

It would seem that if we put emphasis on cancer research that the Covid pandemic has created, maybe a cure could be achieved sooner. Modern science is closing the gap on many of the older dreaded diseases, and then suddenly we have a new outbreak of a new worldwide disease killing millions of the world population.

We need to trust in science and the medical community to continue the research, care and compassion for all illnesses and the search to find a cure for cancer. Hundreds of patrons will attend the event in support of finding a cure and aiding the afflicted families and scientists on the front line of cancer research and care.

Gerri and I will see many volunteers, donors and friends

The Villager

at the event.

ward into NFL history books.

*** I’ve been watching the Rockies and I think that our team may reach the playoffs this season. The batting order is stronger, and the pitching has improved. Same good fortune in store for the Broncos with Russell Wilson adding leadership as quarterback. The team needs to stay away from politics and just play football.

New ownership will make big news as a billionaire will add the Broncos to their portfolio of investments. Maybe Manning and Elway will play a role in the new ownership, but the price for the team is out of sight, and somewhat risky for even our two super star players.

The Bowlen family were proud and successful owners for decades along with being great community members.

They will be proudly remembered as the team moves for-

*** Spent Saturday morning listening to the live telecast of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger and their two disciples, heir apparent Greg Abel, and insurance guru, Ajit Jain, participate in a panel discussion at the annual Omaha stockholder’s meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Warren is 91 and Charlie is 98. Warren gave his annual statements with Charlie munching on See’s candy. Didn’t see any coke bottles adorning the platform that has been a past staple.

It is obvious that Warren never took any toastmaster speaking courses and had plenty of “ahs”” in his dialogue of the stock market. None the less, he is the “Oracle of Omaha” and his advice has become legendary. He explained Berkshire’s hefty investments into oil recently, being huge $10 billion investors of Occidental Petroleum and buying a $25,9 billion position in Chevron Oil Company. Buffett explained that they are long-term investors looking into the future.

Apparently he, and Charlie, have high hopes for fossil fuels in the future. He describes the current stock market as a giant casino.

In other observations, Charlie bashed Robinhood, the startup stock market competition that has fallen on hard times, losing about half of their wealth down to $10 a share from much higher levels. Charlie also expressed his disfavor of cryptocurrencies. Munger referred to bitcoins as “noxious poison.”

Warren urged younger people to do what they are good at.

Stating, “Do what you’re good at and like to do:” He related that having a skill was a key to success and value to society.

I attended one of their meetings in Omaha a decade ago

*** Historic Marina Square, located on the Denver side of Belleview, is about to encounter the wrecking ball with a new planned high-rise development coming this summer with the demolishing of the aging massive facility, home to so many business firms and restaurants for many decades. Tenants are rushing to find new locations. Zane’s restaurant is moving to Hampden and Yosemite where the Novak group have purchased the old Marie Calendars now Citron Bistro location. Zane’s will be opening in early July at the new location. A new sign is welcoming Zane, Ed, and the staff to the larger facility, a short drive from the Belleview location. Tom and George, Citron owners, are retiring after decades of serving delicious food and developing lasting friendships. The happy hours will commence in July.

and the “Right to Life” folks were picketing the event. Buffett is known as a liberal and actually has given billions to his son and daughter’s foundations, stepping out of his foundation role. His son, Howard, was given a billion dollars by his father and is active in Nebraska philanthropy.

When Denver Post publisher Dean Singleton was flying high in his jet plane, operating his 160 newspapers, he and I, were inducted into the Nebraska Navy by the governor and made “Honorary Nebraska Admirals” in a Nebraska Press Association ceremony in Lincoln.

Dean was president of the NAA (Newspaper Association of America, daily newspaper association, and I, president of the NNA, weekly National Newspaper Association. Dean flew us in his private jet plane to the induction ceremony, followed by attending a “Big Red” football game. A naval submarine is named after the state of Nebraska, which explains the navy tradition. Nebraska plays a pivotal role in Washington in agriculture, world trade, and political leadership. U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska became Secretary of Defense in 2013.

I have many newspaper friends in Nebraska and have had numerous world study missions with large delegations of Nebraska newspaper publishers to China, Cuba, Taiwan and Vietnam. Recently Gerri and I attended a funeral for a newspaper colleague, Ken Rhoades of the Blair Enterprise, a fifth-generation, family-owned newspaper, 30 miles north of Omaha.

Buffet entered the newspaper world a decade ago, purchasing the Omaha World Herald and many other newspapers, but has exited the print world finding oil much more profitable.

He is a very wise man.

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QUOTE of the WEEK I know not withWEEK what QUOTE of the weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.

– Albert Einstein

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Writer’s block for everyone

BY DOROTHY ROSBY

A long-suffering reader of mine asked me if I ever struggle with writer’s block. I told her that when it comes to writing, I struggle with many things—laziness, lack of focus, a well-stocked refrigerator just down the hallway—but writer’s block isn’t one of them. That’s because writer’s block is a luxury for people who don’t have deadlines. I don’t think any of my editors would accept it as a valid reason for missing one.

Still I know writer’s block is real. And I can’t help wondering if people in other professions suffer from their own version of it. Do pilots, firefighters and brain surgeons ever feel blocked? I don’t know the answer to that, but for all our sakes, I sincerely hope they don’t.

Writer’s block is a psychological condition in which a writer finds herself unable to create.

Her muse has abandoned her.

I’m not sure if accountants and emergency medical technicians have muses so it’s possible they don’t experience block—thank goodness. But I think it’s worth exploring the possibility.

Certainly people in all career fields regularly face deadlines and I think most would grudgingly agree that they’re a gift, a practical but not necessarily welcome gift—like getting socks for Christmas. Without some cut-off date, I’m not sure some of

us would ever finish anything. I can’t speak for anyone else, but a deadline forces me to engage in the most effective writer’s block prevention technique there is: writing rubbish. I don’t know if there is an equivalent for blocked pilots and brain surgeons, and I never want to find out.

Ideally of course the writer doesn’t stop at rubbish—and neither should the brain surgeon.

All my columns follow a very predictable pattern from rubbish to passable: I have an idea I love.

I think it’s brilliant. I think it will be the best thing I’ve ever written.

I’m excited, inspired and motivated—for about half an hour.

But sooner or later everything degenerates into work. This is the moment when, were it not for a deadline, I would succumb to a serious case of writer’s block or a rousing game of computer solitaire. They may or may not experience block, but I know for sure some people in other professions play solitaire on the job.

You know who you are.

When I get to this point, I begin to doubt myself. I wonder why I ever thought the idea would work. I wonder why I didn’t pursue another line of work. Hopefully appliance repair people and trial court judges don’t have to deal with this every time they begin a job.

My deadline is looming so I must resort to writing rubbish un-

til there’s a beginning, an ending and around 500 properly punctuated, grammatically correct but mostly uninspired words in the middle. I’m not happy with what I’ve written, but I could send it off to my editors if something serious came up, say my appendix burst or I had to go to jail for a few days.

Thankfully neither of these has happened thus far, but if you ever read one of my columns and think it isn’t up to my usual level of mediocrity you can safely assume I’ve either had emergency surgery or I’ve been arrested.

Getting to this stage is always a comfort to me. At this point I start polishing, moving things around, exchanging one thing for another. I hope mechanics and orthopedic surgeons don’t do this.

But for me, this part of the process is so fun that if I hadn’t had deadlines for the past 26 years, I might still be working on my first column.

At last I reach the final stage: ready or not, time to send. This is the equivalent of April 15 for accountants, who if they do indeed experience block, can file an extension.

Dorothy Rosby is the author of three books of humorous essays, including I Used to Think I Was Not That Bad and Then I Got to Know Me Better. Contact drosby@rushmore.com.

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Friends of Nursing hosts Spring Luncheon and Awards Presentation he theme – A World viding scholarships for quality of Possibilities education in baccalaureate was beautifully and higher degree programs executed throughout in nine Colorado Schools of the event including favors of Nursing and to improve the chocolate in a globe. health of Colorado Gracious Friends of communities. This Nursing (FON) Presyear’s scholarship ident-elect Melanie winners are accomWallace welcomed plished and have lofty members, scholarship goals. Tammie Huddle recipients and guests (CCU) chaired the and mentioned she scholarship commitwas fond of a quote tee. Fleurish couldn’t FLEURISH have described the

by Ruth Edwards: “When you follow event better than your heart, you will FON’s own multi-talfind your voice, and a world ented LaFawn Biddle. She is of possibilities will then be delighting in writing poetry there to greet you.” The misthese days and shared her sion of FON is to advance summary of the special occaprofessional nursing by prosion:

FRIENDS OF NURSING FORTY YEARS AND COUNTING! Friends of Nursing met today To celebrate it’s history And reminisce along the way.

The crowd was large and happy SOLD OUT at Club 22 Where Cherry Hills Country Club members Meet, while their Old Club is built anew.

The FON Scholarship Luncheon Is an annual celebration spree Where nurse students are awarded

Help, to finish their degree.

She’s served us for so long!

The scholarship committee Worked diligently and hard, Reviewing qualifications On students’ application cards.

She was Co-Founder of FON and As first President, helped it grow.

An active member, all these years Again serves as President with a glow!

Congratulations, all of you, Who helped us with our mission.

Couldn’t have done it without you.

You helped us with your vision.

This year 25 were awarded!

Some students there to accept their perk.

A few were unable to attend But were recognized for their work.

Highlight of the afternoon Was the Happy Birthday song Honoring Greta’s NINETIETH!

– LaFawn Biddle, 97 years young

Scholarship Winners: Top Row - Bernadette Rozzi (UCCS), Mara Weidmann (CU Anschutz Campus), Angelica Orozco (UCCS), Andrea Peltier (CCU), Esther Teeuwen (CCU), Marivel Cuevas (Regis), Kennedy Harcourt (UNC), and Danielle Weiss (Regis). Bottom row - Amber Wright (CSU Pueblo), Vera Rodriguez Suffoletta (CU Anschutz Campus), Eden Higginbottom (CCU), and Daniela Cervantes (CSU Pueblo). Recipients who attended but were not pictured: Emily Davies (MSU) and Megan Rotatori (UCCS)

”We are thrilled to award 25 scholarships for a total of $74,200. These students do have ‘A World of Possibilities’ at their fingertips!”

Standing: Board Member of Scholarship Sponsor Westerra Credit Union - Jim Kullhem and FON President-elect Melanie Wallace. Seated: LaFawn Biddle, FON Founder and current President Greta Pollard.

-Melanie Wallace, Friends of Nursing President-elect

ABOVE: Greta’s niece Diane (a retired nurse) and husband Michael Hall (a professional violinist) accompanied the Happy Birthday serenade for Greta Pollard who celebrates her 90th LEFT: Past President and Board Member LaFawn Biddle changed into a rainbow jacket to share her rendition of “What a Wonderful World”

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Douglas County Republican Women host Silent and Live Auction

Instead of the traditional monthly meeting with a featured speaker, Douglas County Republican Women (DCRW) held a silent and live auction with lunch at Lone Tree Golf Club to raise funds for candidates. There was an abundance of desirable choices - cleverly displayed - ranging from a piece of history from the annual Easter Egg Roll during Governor Owens’ term, to various elephant jewelry pieces, apparel, tickets to Western Conservative Summit and kitchen appliances. Among the live auction items - a dinner at the fabulous Wiens Ranch in Sedalia, a gourmet pizza party at former U.S. Senate candidate Gino Campana’s home in Ft. Collins and luncheons with various officials.

Auctioneer Hon. Tom Wiens, DCRW President Barbara Piper and Emcee from 710 KNUS Radio, Jimmy Sengenberger, who entertained with the harmonica

Mona Weaver, Juli James and Susan Squyer hold a few of the patriotic auction items

Photos by Scottie Iverson

CD 6 candidate Steve Monahan, two-term Douglas County Assessor Lisa Frizell who is a candidate for HD 45, candidate for Douglas County Assessor Toby Damisch

Jewell Hargrave, T. Murray, Vickie Dow and Judy Bohn peruse the silent auction

Arapahoe Community College Foundation gala at Cielo in Castle Pines With an impressive list of corporate sponsors - Arapahoe Community College Foundation’s (ACC Foundation) elegant fundraiser themed “A Night in Monte Carlo” was held at Cielo in Castle Pines. All funds raised were earmarked for student scholarships, student emergency funding and the mission of the ACC Foundation.

Festivities included a VIP Reception and Cocktail Hour prior to the program.

ACC Foundation Board of Directors Chair John Trujillo extended a warm welcome to guests.

ACC President Stephanie Fujii thanked the community and attendees and emphasized how nimble ACC was during the pandemic.

Rachel Lee was presented the Alumni of the Year Award by ACC Foundation Executive Director Courtney Loehfelm. Rachel received her Associate Arts Degree in political science and owns her own contract lobbying consulting firm. She commented that ACC provides an accessible path for students and they should be proud to have ACC on their resume. Courtney further acknowledged ACC students in attendance – many of whom were first generation college attendees in their families. She further expressed the important role even a small scholarship can play in helping ACC students climb to reach their goals.

Career Forward Advisor Jaime Treadwell explained the unique program.

The special appeal paddle raise included a chance to win a $600. gift card to Shanahan’s! Colorado Casino Nights provided gaming tables and dealers for the games in the lower level following dinner.

ABOVE: Steve Edmonds, Arapahoe Community College VP of Student Affairs Lisa Mattye Edwards and Daniel Kopnisky ABOVE, LEFT: Alumni of the Year Award Winner Rachel Lee and her husband Chris Lee LEFT: Susan Weil, Doug Tisdale – RTD Director (who was emcee and auctioneer extraordinaire), Arapahoe Community College President Stephanie Fujii, Randy Weil (Cherry Hills Village City Council member), Holly Mais

Photos courtesy of Stephen Edmonds

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Finalists of the Parade of Hats

Chair Jennifer Dechtman and her mother Bobbi Lou Miller

Sheryl McCallum

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Proceeds from the luncheon contribute to the Women’s Voices Fund. Established in 2005, the Fund supports the work of female playwrights and directors. Currently, it is the largest endowment of its kind in the country and has enabled DCPA Theatre Company to produce 38 plays by women, commission 24 female playwrights and hire 37 female directors.

On April 26, 450 guests at Women with Hattitude enjoyed a preview of Rockin’ and Rollin’ with Miss Rhythm: The Story of R&B Legend Ruth Brown.

Patricia Villegas and Marco Fields

Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, Lyn Wong, and Stephen Edmonds

ABOVE: Pat Robinson and Jan Hammond LEFT: Cindi Burg, Denise Snyder of Mariel and Kristina Davidson RIGHT: Height of one’s hat was not considered a limitation!

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Women with Hattitude was chaired by Jennifer Dechtman and is supported by the Denver Center Alliance Hattitude Committee.

Women with Hattitude sponsors include HealthONE, Moxxy Women, Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, Kendra Scott, A Design Resource, Mariel Boutique, and Serendipity Catering.

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BE INFORMED Vote with confidence

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow holds telephone town hall

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On April 25, two-term CD6 U.S. Rep. Jason Crow held a telephone town hall to answer questions from constituents.

Crow opened the event by listing three committees on which he serves, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Armed Services Committee and Small Business Committee. He also chairs the Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development.

Crow said he had introduced bills focused on jobs, climate change and climate-related disasters, expanding resources for small businesses, gun violence and reducing crime. He stressed his belief in the importance of working collaboratively across the aisle, pointing to the fact that, “More than 70% of the bills I’ve introduced have had a GOP co-sponsor.”

A former Army Ranger, Crow said he has been focused very hard on making sure that, “We are supporting our brothers and sisters in their fight for freedom, democracy and survival,” adding, “This is where the front lines of our battle for democracy exist right now and I think it’s important that America stands with Ukraine and with Europe, fighting back against Russian aggression and Vladimir Putin’s illegal and atrocious war against the Ukrainians.”

Crow said he worked to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act last year. He expects Colorado to receive $4 billion to invest in roads, bridges and critical infrastructure, plus vehicle charging stations.

On the causes of inflation, Crow pointed to supply chain shortages, especially of microchips, microprocessors and semi-conductors, explaining, “We are making very large investments to re-onshore manufacturing of microchips and microprocessors back to the U.S,” adding that his, “Made in Americas Act” gives tax incentives to companies to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. To combat labor shortages, Crow “is working very hard for the extension of apprenticeship programs, so that people can up-skill, re-skill, or create new skills to enter the workforce or go into better, more high-paying jobs.”

Another caller wanted to know what we can do to get first-class weapons to the Ukrainians? Crow said, “I couldn’t agree with you

more. I’ve been pushing the Congress hard to increase our support past the $3 billion in weapons and assistance we’ve already provided. I visited eastern Europe last week. I went to Poland, where shipments are originating from. I met with the 82nd Airborne Division, which is the division that I served in when I was in the Army. I saw the soldiers that are providing that support and facilitating additional security along the border. I also visited Slovakia and Romania and saw the supply lines that are going into Ukraine.

The bottom line is this--the Ukrainians can win this. They are fierce. They are amazing fighters. They’re fighting for their independence, their own homes, their own cities. But they can only win it if NATO and the U.S. continue to support and increases its support.

We’ve sent in thousands of javelin anti-tank missiles, thousands of stinger anti-aircraft weapons, guns, ammunition and many other types of supplies to help them do as well as they are doing so far.

But the Russians are going to continue to push hard. They’re not going to stop, so the needs are changing. They need more advanced weaponry, including aircraft, drones, artillery and other high-tech weapons...I continue to push for the transfer of fighter jets from European countries who have the MIGs and unmanned drones to help knock out those Russian convoys.”

When a caller asked Rep. Crow, “What are you doing to support energy independence? he said, “I supported the bill that prevents the purchase of Russian gas…We need to increase production and diversify sources. It’s good for our economy and job growth and good for our environment to make a transition to electric, solar, wind and other renewables. That will take time, but, in the near term, we have to meet our needs and keep prices down. We must rely on our friends, Mexico and Canada, and call on U.S. energy companies to increase production.

There are unused drilling permits that U.S. companies have. They can employ those without the federal government taking any action. In fact, the use of those permits has increased 50% under the Biden administration, which helps meet our near- term needs.

Also, the administration is releasing one million barrels of oil each day from our strategic oil reserves to help get prices down and meet our needs.”

A caller said he had been

Congressional District 6 U.S. Rep. Jason Crow is a lawyer and former Army Ranger who was first elected to Congress in 2018. He is running for re-election to a third term in November against Republican newcomer and Navy veteran Steven Monahan.

“I will always show up, I will always be transparent, I will try to come to the right solution for our country. I will keep my eyes, ears and heart open to everyone in the community.”

– Jason Crow

waiting months for an IRS refund. Crow said, “We have staff in our Aurora office that you can contact to help you with any claim against the federal government, including the IRS. That number is 720-7487514.”

When a constituent wanted to know what could be done “to better our veterans home health care system at the VA?” Crow pointed to the lack of staff in the VA health care system. He said it is presently short 40,000 health care practitioners, which is what is driving the wait time for veterans to get seen or get services. He said he had a bill that would create a pilot program around the country to cut the red tape and to speed up onboarding and hiring of medical professionals. He said “Right now it takes over 180 days for the VA to hire a health care worker.

That’s absurd. I want to cut

that time significantly and get people on the job and caring for our veterans. We’ve been working very hard on this. My bipartisan cosponsor is Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer from Michigan.”

An online listener asked Crow to address the subject of voting rights. He said, “There’s nothing more important to any democracy than the right to vote. What we’re seeing right now is an effort around the country to prevent people from voting, to disenfranchise black and brown communities from voting. Twenty states have passed over 400 laws to roll back voting rights, to make it harder for people to vote.

That’s not OK. It’s not right.

That’s why we have to pass the For the People Act of 2021.

We passed it in the House, where I was a co-sponsor. It provides federal protections, regardless of what state you live in, regardless of the color of your skin, to say that if you are entitled to vote, that you have that right and people can’t take it away from you.”

He continued, “In Colorado, we do it really, really well. We have the second highest voter participation rate in the country. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican.

The more people who vote and let their voice be heard, the healthier our democracy is. Over a decade ago, Democrats and Republicans came together and passed a series of bills, including automatic voter registration, mail-in ballots, and same day voting registration. We have really important protections that we passed and implemented on a bipartisan basis. Once we did that, our voting participation went up.

We know it works, we just want to protect other states who want to do the same.

That’s what these voting rights bills are all about. The problem is the Senate. Because of the filibuster, we need 60 votes in the Senate to pass any legislation. We have not been able to pass this important voting rights protection bill, which is one reason why I am in favor of abolishing the filibuster so we can protect the right to vote and protect our democracy.”

A mom asked Crow to address high food prices. He acknowledged that, “Food prices are going up and it’s a problem,” adding, “People have to make tough decisions about food and gas purchases.”

He said that supply chain disruptions, a shortage of workers, and increased wages, have all affected the increase in the prices of goods. He added, “Bringing manufacturing back

to this country will help the supply chain problem. We are working on that.”

When the president of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, Milford Adams, called to say that the average price of homes in Denver is now almost $700,000 and we need not just affordable, but attainable housing. Crow said, “You’re absolutely right. People can’t afford to live here.

Senior citizens can’t afford to stay in their homes. To address that problem, I am co-sponsoring the Housing and Infrastructure Act as well as the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act.” Crow pointed out that, “Right now we just don’t have enough housing stock to meet our needs.” He added that, “In Colorado, about 90% of our affordable housing is built using the low-income tax credit. We want to expand and strengthen that.”

When a constituent said, “We are incredibly polarized politically. Are there any efforts to reach across the divide and bridge that gap for the American people?” Crow responded, “You’re right. We are divided as a country and we can’t be a vibrant democracy and have respectable debates now. We have to lower the temperature, not demonize others and call one another names.” Crow shared that he’s a member of the For Country Caucus comprised of military veterans from both sides of the aisle who pledge not to attack each other and to help each other pass bills. He said, “We never question each other’s patriotism since we’ve all served our country.” He said that he is also a member of the Civility Caucus, whose motto is, “All of Congress should be civil.”

Crow explained that a congressperson can only join with a member of the other party and that he joined with GOP Rep. Troy Balderson from Ohio. Members of the Civility Caucus “take a pledge not to attack or malign each other, just have honest debates.”

Rep. Crow closed with the promise, “I will always show up, I will always be transparent, I will try to come to the right solution for our country.

I will keep my eyes, ears and heart open to everyone in the community.”

In his bid for a third term, Crow will face newcomer Republican Steve Monahan, a former naval aviator and member of the Navy’s Sixth Fleet Band. He is a small business owner and father of three young children. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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BE INFORMED Vote with confidence

Former Secretary of State Wayne Williams weighs in on elections and politics

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

In April 2019, Wayne Williams was elected to the Colorado Springs City Council, a job he presently holds. Before that, he was the Colorado Secretary of State from November 2014 until November 2018, when he lost his bid for re-election to the current holder of that office, Jena Griswold, in an election many have called a “blue wave.”

While Williams was in that office, it developed such a strong reputation for safe and secure elections that on May 10, 2018, the Washington Post published an article entitled, “How Colorado became the safest state to cast a vote.” It said that Colorado had done virtually everything election experts recommend states do to ensure safe and secure elections. It noted that in Colorado, the state records every vote on paper ballots (which are processed electronically), it conducts rigorous post-election audits favored by voting researchers, nearly every county is equipped with up-to-date voting machines (and plentiful drop boxes, many of which are available 24/7), election officials take part in security trainings, and IT workers test computer networks for weaknesses.

In 2020, 78% of registered voters in Colorado cast a ballot, the second highest percentage in the country.

The Villager reached out to Williams, a Republican, to find out what he thought about Colorado’s election systems today and how his party chose top-line candidates for its primaries for United States Senate and Secretary of State at its state assembly, who contend that Colorado’s election system can’t be trusted.

He told us, “People were upset with an election outcome and they looked for an excuse for why Trump lost.

There is an election (this year) we need to be working on winning. Rather than try to persuade the people who voted for Joe Biden that they made a mistake and they need to make a change in Washington and elsewhere, folks instead are trying to convince the people

This is how Wayne Williams, Colorado’s former Secretary of State and current Colorado Springs City Council member, looks today.

“By making the assembly unpleasant, you drive away good Republicans who look at that and say, this is not how I want to spend 30 hours.”

– Wayne Williams

that they didn’t actually vote that way. And that is not a winning proposition.”

Williams felt that the GOP state assembly held on April 9 became “an unpleasant and entirely too long event. The assembly didn’t finish until the evening…

Because of that, in part, you have an increasingly large number of candidates who have chosen to bypass that process and petition directly onto the primary ballot by getting signatures from grass roots Republicans across the state…Heidi Ganahl (candidate for governor), Pam Anderson (candidate for Secretary of State), and Joe O’Dea (candidate for U.S. Senate) petitioned onto the primary ballot. So did many

congressional candidates. It follows that supporters of those candidates who petition onto the ballot are less likely to attend the assembly because their candidate is already on the ballot.”

Williams also pointed out that, “Proposition 108 from 2016 that caused unaffiliate voters to be able to vote in party primaries made it so that Coloradans are less likely to affiliate and therefore, less likely to be eligible to participate in the assembly.”

He continued, “All of that has changed who participates. As the NARAL (Not-A- Republican-At-All) Republicans take over, things get more and more crazy.” He pointed to the situation at the state assembly where Stanley Charles Thorne declared himself to be a candidate for the GOP nomination for Attorney General. After making a speech, he got 42% of delegates’ votes, while the other well-known candidate, John Kellner, got 58%. It turned out that Thorne was not even eligible to run for Attorney General in the GOP primary because he was neither a registered Republican nor a licensed attorney in Colorado.

Williams concluded, “By making the assembly unpleasant, you drive away good Republicans who look at that and say, this is not how I want to spend 30 hours.”

We asked Williams what he thinks his party should do to get its members, who hold no statewide elective offices today except for CU Regent At-Large (Ganahl), elected this year. He said, “In order to win in November, we need to make good decisions in June. The focus across the state…should be choosing good candidates in the primary. I think we have an excellent chance to do well in this state if we focus on the actual issues, like inflation and rising crime rates, that we as a party can talk about and persuade unaffiliates, weak Democrats and others that there is a better path that we can go down than we are doing now.”

He continued, “That’s the short term…The longer-term issue is…more complicated…One option is to re-invigorate the cau-

cuses and make it possible for folks who have families and businesses to be motivated to take time off to go to their caucus. Another way is to encourage candidates to focus on using the petition process to get onto the primary ballot, although, with Colorado’s very low contribution limits, it can be very challenging to fund the cost of going through the petition process.” He made the point that the assembly process “is more likely to produce extreme candidates

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We asked Williams one last question. Do you think we still have the reputation as being the safest state in which to vote? If now, how can we get it back? He said, “You need to take partisanship out of the office…to inspire the confidence you have to have in the office of Secretary of State, whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, so that people on the other side will trust you when you say the elections are fair.” fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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Commissioners give update on new Arapahoe County Health Department

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

In a recent telephone town hall, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) provided an update on its progress in creating a new county health department to take the place of Tri-County Health Department (TCHD).

BOCC President Nancy Jackson explained that TCHD has served Arapahoe and Adams Counties since 1948 and Douglas County since 1966. After Douglas County exited last year, followed by Adams County, it was clear that Arapahoe County needed to form its own department.

TCHD will serve all the residents of Arapahoe County through the end of 2022. The new Arapahoe County Health Department is expected to go live in the first quarter of 2023.

Commissioner Nancy Sharpe told listeners that a public health department focuses on core public health services, such as communicable disease control, emergency preparedness and response, maternal and child health, reproductive and sexual health, behavioral health, immunizations and environmental health. Environmental health includes consumer protection

are weekly surveys residents can take on www.arapahoegov.com/ healthsurvey through the end of 2022. (Residents of Cherry Hills Village receive that survey to complete from their city government automatically f they are signed up for notifications.)

You can also sign up for e-newsletter at www. arapahoegov.com/health for future events.

When a caller asked BOCC President Nancy Jackson if the new Arapahoe County Health Department would hire people from TCHD, she said, “TCHD has This is an illustration of the core services that will be provided by the new Arapahoe County Health excellent staff members, Department. including nurses and specialty providers. It will be up and environmental protection, health include communicacommissioners.” He continto the new board of health to including water quality. Beble disease control, access ued, “We know it is very imhavioral health includes the to vital records, a review portant that the board reflects hire staff. We hope that members of TCHD will choose to treatment of substance abuse of child fatality cases, and the diversity of Arapahoe and mental health issues. immunizations for schoolCounty. A public health direc- work with us in our new department.”

Commissioner Bill Holen aged children. She said that tor will be hired by the board A resident wanted to know shared that the goals of public BOCC’s plan is to build a of the health department and what the cost of services prohealth in Arapahoe County health department within the that person does not need to are to provide high quality, county government, but, “We be a physician. We could have vided by the new Arapahoe County Health Department meaningful public health will contract services where a manager who is skilled in service to Arapahoe County we determine it makes better that field as well as a medical will be compared to what they cost from TCHD. The residents, deliver services in a sense to do so.” officer who is a physician.” answer given was that the cost-effective and innovative Commissioner Jeff Baker Baker continued, “Secounty is fiscally responsible manner, and minimize cussaid, “Determining who will curing adequate funding to and plans to provide services tomer inconvenience. lead our health department perform our core services is in the most efficient and efCommissioner Carrie is an important priority. We important. We will use genfective way possible.

Warren-Gully told listeners will have a five-person county eral funds, as well as federal fmiklin.villager@gmail. that core services that will be health board. The founding and state funds. We hope com offered by Arapahoe County board will include two county to use grants as well. There

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Chuck Nazty is poster boy for MLB hypocrisy AS ONE WHO COVERED PETE ROSE during his heyday with the Big Red Machine and, thus, saw first-hand what a phenomenal baseball competitor he was—as well as getting to understand what made him tick—I read with great interest the story that the Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon has signed on to be a spokesman for legalized sports gambling.

In case you missed it, Chuck Nazty is becoming the first Major League Baseball player to endorse a bookmaker in the United States. He has signed an endorsement deal with MaximBet to serve as a brand ambassador. A new entry into the sports betting arena, MaximBet is the latest venture of the international multimedia company bestknown for Maxim magazine—“Catering to the modern man with content that promises to seduce, entertain and continuously surprise readers.”

While neither Blackmon (nor any other MLB player) is allowed to promote betting on baseball specifically, he is permitted to endorse and promote this, or any other, sportsbook in general, thanks to language added to the collective bargaining agreement that ended the MLB players lockout in March.

Marketing and sponsorship deals between players and sportsbooks were verboten before the new CBA, even though league and team entities were not similarly restricted. Now players, coaches and MLB personnel can share in that pie, though they’re still strictly prohibited from placing—or promoting—wagers on their sport.

“We see it primarily as a form of increasing fan engagement,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has rationalized. “It’s an additional way for our fans to interact with the game.”

If this embrace of betting on baseball—however it’s justified by the face of MLB—isn’t hypocritical, Pete Rose isn’t barred for life from the Hall of Fame.

“I do think in-game betting is going to be a significant component,” Manfred continued. “ . . . in-game betting, so-called prop betting . . . is going to be the growth area. And most of that betting is going to take place on mobile devices.”

That’s a far cry from Pete Rose laying down some cash,

in advance, on games not involving him or his team.

The reality is, Major League Baseball doesn’t want to miss out on the cash cow that sportsbooks represent. So, it can reconcile encouraging the public to wager on its sport while, at the same time, continuing to insist on purity among its employees. Money talks.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m a big fan of Charlie Blackmon. I’ve long thought he was a prime example of someone who got the absolute most out of his ability through tireless effort, attention to detail and continuous hustle.

That describes Pete Rose, too.

My problem is encouraging the public to embrace the idea that they can make money on the sport. Not even Rose urged others to gamble.

His risk was solely his own, a private matter.

I know, a rule is a rule.

And baseball’s admonition, in so many words, to not bet on baseball if you’re part of the game, is unequivocal.

(In this case, “game” means “associated with professional baseball in some way.”) But the key part, in my reading, is “. . . upon any baseball game in connection with which (the) bettor has a duty to perform . . .”

As an integrity position, it’s commendable.

But if that’s the case, how does betting on a game over which you have, or exercise, no influence on the outcome compromise the integrity of

the sport? (Knowing Rose as I do, I am absolutely certain he never passed up a hit because of a wager, and those 4,256 hits of his are the reason he should be in the Hall of Fame.)

There is no allegation, much less proof, that Pete Rose ever influenced the outcome of a game. And yet, he’s been punished as if he had.

The Pete Rose issue is a complicated one, to be sure. And I realize there are impassioned arguments on both sides. But I come down on the side of, enough is enough. It’s been 33 years.

The very best treatment of all sides of the matter is a book by Kostya Kennedy titled Pete Rose: An American dilemma. Having grown up in the Cincinnati area and having covered Rose for a large portion of his baseball career, I believe this is absolutely the most accurate and complete look at Rose from every angle, beginning with his youth and ending with his banishment from baseball.

My conclusion is that Charlie Hustle sinned, but not so badly that the all-time Hit King should reside in Hell for the rest of time.

My hunch is that Baseball will allow him to enter Cooperstown within a few years of his physical death, thus denying him any human joy or satisfaction over his induction yet finally recognizing his place among his peers.

Wanna bet?

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Specialized moving services that help seniors downsize and relocate

Dear Overwhelmed, The process of downsizing and moving to a new home is a big job for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for seniors who are moving from a long-time residence filled with decade’s worth of stuff and a lifetime of memories. Fortunately, there’s a specialized service available today that can help make your mom’s move a lot easier for her, and for you.

belongings will fit.

Senior move managers can To help your mom get also get estimates from movpacked up and moved into ing companies, overher new home, you see the movers, arshould consider hirrange the move date, ing a “senior move supervise the packing manager.” These are and unpacking and trained organizers help set up her new (they are not moving home, have the house companies) who assist cleaned and just about older people with the

BY JIM MILLER anything you need rechallenges of relocatlated to her move. ing and can minimize If you want to do some of the stress of this major tranthe work yourself, you can sition by doing most of the pick and choose only the serwork for you. vices you want. For example, A senior move manager you may only want a move can help your mom pare down manager’s help with downsizher belongings, decide what ing and selling excess furnito take and what to dispose ture and unwanted belongings of, recommend charities for but plan on doing the actual donations and help sell her packing and moving yourself. unwanted items. They can The cost of working with even create a customized floor a senior move manager will plan of her new home so your vary depending on where you mom can visualize where her

Dear Readers, Who can order Certified Death Certificates in Colorado and how many certificates should be ordered? (Part 1 of 2) Death certificates are not public in Colorado. By law, death certificates are confidential for those who died within the last 75 years. Access to copies of Colorado death certificates is restricted to the decedent’s parents, grandparents, stepparents, siblings, spouse, adult children, stepchildren or grandchildren of the deceased, legal representatives of any of the above, legal representatives of the deceased, probate researchers and genealogists.

Following a death, where applicable, a funeral director meets with the survivors and acquires vital statistics* for use in preparing the original death certificate. The original certificate is taken to the decedent’s physician and/or to the County Coroner, to attest to the cause of death, and is then filed with the Department of Vital Statistics in the county where the death occurred.

The Department of Vial Statistics will then issue a permit allowing cremation, burial/ entombment, or transportation of the deceased across state lines. *Note: it is helpful to provide all of the decedent’s also known as names, to be stated on the certificate of death, to cover all of the various ways the decedent’s name may appear on real estate documents, bank accounts, vehicle titles, stock shares, etc.

Certified copies of the death certificate are usually needed, for the reasons which will be more specifically outlined in Part 2 of this article, and can be obtained by the funeral director, next of kin, or other person who can demonstrate need to the registrar.

\You can also order certificates of death online, by phone (866-300-8540), or by mail from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Main Campus, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you must schedule an appointment in advance, as no walk-in service will be available.

To receive a copy of a standard certificate of death in Colorado, you must submit the following: A copy of your identification and proof of eligibility.

(Note: eligibility requires proof of your relationship or direct and tangible interest.

Applicants must submit proof of their relationship or documentation to establish their legal interest in obtaining vital records. Such proof includes birth or marriage certificates, certified court orders and insurance policies); and Non-refundable application fees. The cost for a first copy of a death certificate is $20.00. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $13.00. Expedited shipping is available via FedEx for $25.00.

For mail and in-person applications: (Note: the processing time for mail order is 10 weeks from date received.

Online and phone orders are 30 business days to process.)

Death records may be searched at cdphe.colorado.gov For general vital records information, you may contact 303-692-2200 or visit vital. records@state.co.us. When submitting confidential information by e-mail, use the

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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any businesses or services that specialize in helping seniors downsize and relocate? I need to find some help moving my mother from her four-bedroom home – where she’s lived for nearly 50 years – to an apartment near me.

Overwhelmed Daughter

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It is always best to seek legal advice and confer with an attorney experienced in estate planning and probate matters, regarding issues pertaining to ordering and using certificates of death.

What are the four key medical/estate plan documents you need now?

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).

Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing.

The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your

To locate a senior move manager in your area, visit the National Association of Senior Move Managers website at NASMM.org or call 877-606-2766. The NASMM is a trade association with an accreditation program that requires its members to abide by a strict code of ethics that ensures integrity. They currently have around 1,000 members across the U.S. You can also search at Caring Transitions (CaringTransitions.com), which is the largest senior relocation and transition services fran-

chised company in the U.S. They currently have nearly 200 franchises throughout the country.

But, before you hire one, be sure you ask for references from previous clients and check them, and check with the Better Business Bureau too. Also find out how many moves they have actually managed and get a written list of services and fees. And make sure they’re insured and bonded.

If you can’t find a senior move manager in your area, another option is to hire a certified professional organizer who specializes in downsizing and relocating. To find one, check the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, which has a searchable database on its website at NAPO.net.

passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

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As summer begins to approach, it’s important to discuss where you should spend your time at. The most critical times are mealtimes, so I’m going to recommend some of my favorite restaurants in Greenwood Village.

The first on the list is Illegal Pete’s; this is my favorite Mexican food when I’m in a hurry. Nothing beats their queso. You

always must order ahead of time at Pete’s because the line will be out the door, but that’s a testament to how good it is there!

Bird Bakery is the next restaurant on my list. It’s just around the corner from Illegal Pete’s and is my favorite bakery I’ve ever been to, and that’s saying a lot from someone who loves to explore bakeries in her free time. They serve fantastic lunch options and the most delicious baked goods. Bird Bakery has it covered from cookies to cakes, cookies, and more. They don’t stop at their beautiful food; the ambiance is terrific here.

Everything is always carefully placed to give the best vibes. I go to Bird Bakery whether I have to eat, study, or pick up treats for an event. It’s always my first choice!

Jing is next on my restaurant list. The glamorous vibe is a perfect pair with the food. It’s excellent Asian food and always a quality experience. Located in the Landmark Shopping Center, it’s a great spot to eat with friends and family when you want a fun dinner, but nothing too fancy or expensive.

Next, there is Venice.

Venice is a beautiful Italian restaurant with great food.

I always go here with my family, and the service is excellent, and the dining room is light and always bustling. Overall it’s the best Italian in Greenwood Village.

That concludes my miniature restaurant review guide of Greenwood Village. I could go on forever about the fine cuisine in our beautiful city, so stay tuned for future recommendations!

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ILC students recycle

BY GABBY CLARK, STAFF WRITER

During class, you may have heard commotion in the hallways of East; it may be from LJ Patoc, a paraeducator collecting recyclables with students from the Integrated Learning Center (ILC).

“We have fun, I’ll sing songs, I’ll play a little bit of music,” Patoc said. “I’ll do funny things while we walk through the hallways just to keep them engaged.”

The ILC is a program for students with disabilities at Creek. Students in the ILC work with their teachers to work towards being more independent, and one of the ways they do that is by having them run the recycling in the East building. A paraeducator, like Patoc, takes kids in the ILC program down the hallways collecting recyclables from recycling bins.

Creek’s current contract with the cleaning company does include recycling. However, according to CCSD Energy and Environmental Manager Kale Johnston, Creek has chosen to have students from ILC take care of the recycling instead.

“I think it’s an awesome way to get students involved,” Johnston said.

Student’s involvement in the recycling program is unique to Creek, and according to Johnston, it’s proven to be effective. “[Creek] is the only high school that I’m aware of that has asked the cleaning company to leave the recycle bins for the students to empty,” Johnston said. Johnston went on to say that Creek’s recycling system is also noteworthy for its efficiency. “I can’t know for sure, but from my perspective, CCHS is ahead of the curve as far as recycling goes.”

Every Friday, these students, along with a peer mentor, go around the East building collecting recyclables from the classroom recycling bins.

Many students and staff have given positive feedback to-

wards these students and their charity.

“They all seem to enjoy it,” East Resource Center assistant Kelly Albada said. “They’re very respectful. They do their

wards self-reliance and skills that might be helpful later in life. According to Patoc , the assisted hands-on work that students do now with their teachers puts them on the path

not have to purchase any for Creek because of a fundraiser the school hosted a few years back, according to Johnston.

“Creek already had bins in place and didn’t require any,” Johnston said. “They held a fundraiser a few years ago and raised enough money to

KEEPING CREEK GREEN: Sophomore Thorin Foster helps dump out recycling bins in the East building. Creek’s current recycling program is run by ILC students, who help empty out bins every week.

Photo by Emily Gleason job quickly; it’s a good way to learn different things along the way.”

Not only have adults noticed the contributions ILC has given but also General Education peers additionally notice their work.

“I’m grateful for it,” freshman Micah Hernandez said.

“It is contributing to society and [these students] are playing their part.”

Aside from helping the community, ILC students get the opportunity to work to-

for future independence.

“I always like looking at it from the social aspect, where [these students] get to go into classes and say ‘hi’ to teachers and some of the classmates that they share in different classes,” said Patoc, who oversees the program. “I like the fact that we work towards independence.”

The district has recently taken action to improve its recycling system by purchasing recycling bins for every office and classroom. They did

purchase bins for the whole school.”

Although there are many moving parts to the school’s recycling system, ILC students do their share, which contributes to having a more environmentally friendly earth.

“The more that we can recycle and reuse, the less trash that we have,” environmental science teacher Amy Huyink said. “The more that we can reuse [materials], then the less that we’re having to fill up in landfills.”

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LEGALS

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Petitioner last saw Respondent on 5/12/21, at my place, 6340 S. Havana St. Published in The Villager First Publication: April 7, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10729 ___________________________

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COURTS

Division: Courtroom The Petitioner moves for an Order to serve the Respondent by the method checked above for the following reasons:

PETITIONER’S VERIFIED MOTION FOR: PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS Arapahoe, County, Colorado Court Address:

1. Petitioner has filed: Dissolution of Marriage.

In re: √ The Marriage of: √ The Civil Union of: √ Parental Responsibilities concerning:

2. Petitioner has been unable to locate an address for service and/ or complete personal service of the Respondent despite diligent efforts, as follows:

Petitioner: Kim, Sun M. And

√ Personal Service unsuccessful documentation attached. √ lnternet search (Provide site names, dates of search, and briefly describe findings): √ FaceBook: October 2021, March 2022

Co-Petitioner/Respondent: Hyon U.

Kim,

Case Number: 21 DR 914

√ Instragram: October 2021, March 2022 √ Contacted family, friends, and employer. (Provide names, dates of contact and briefly describe findings): Dong Shon, 8/19/21; Sang & Juyeon Han 9/12/21; Eunha Jung 8/20/21; Doug & Hye Young Kim 10/2/21.

Asked if anyone has been contacted or knows where he is at.

He has contacted Dong and doug, but don’t know where he is. √ Respondent’s last known mailing address is as follows: 5500 DTC Parkway #611, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

COUNTY TREASURER NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to

J C BOOTH, CHRIS LEWIS

J R FENDLEY, JOSEPH R FENDLEY

ROYAL-T-INVESTMENTS, ROBERT BERRIER INA GROUP LLC, BRYANT DANIEL SMITH

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 3rd day of November, 2016, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to JAMES SULLIVAN HARRELL II, the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 3/1536THS INT IN M/R ONLY IN SEC 32-5-60 (MINERAL RIGHTS ONLY) and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to JAMES SULLIVAN HARRELL II; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2015; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of J C BOOTH for said year 2015; That said JAMES SULLIVAN HARRELL II, on the 10th day of April, 2022, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said JAMES SULLIVAN HARRELL II, on or about the 7th day of September, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 29th day of April, 2022, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Legal # 10772 ___________________________

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November, 2018, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/1536TH INT IN M/R ONLY IN SE 1/4 & SE 1/4 NE 1/4 IN SEC 20-5-60 aka mineral rights as described in schedule #2061-00-0-99-810 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of J R FENDLEY for said year 2017; That said C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC., on the 23rd day of December, 2021, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC., on or about the 7th day of September, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

Witness my hand this 29th day of April, 2022, A.D. Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Legal # 10762 ___________________________

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November, 2018, A.D., the then County Treasurer of the County of Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC., the following described real estate situate in the County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, to-wit: 1/704 INT IN M/R IN NE 1/4 SEC 28-4-62 aka mineral rights as described in schedule #1983-00-0-99-810 and said County Treasurer issued a Certificate of Purchase therefore to C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC.; That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent general taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017; That said real estate was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of ROYAL-T-INVESTMENTS for said year 2017; That said C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC., on the 23rd day of December, 2021, the present holder of said Certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said real estate;

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022 AT 6:30PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING VACATING THE CITY’S INTEREST IN A PORTION OF THE CREST ROAD RIGHTOF-WAY. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT CITY HALL, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., OR YOU MAY CALL THE CLERK AT 303-783-2732 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY CLERK OFFICE, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR LGILLESPIE@CHERRYHILLSVILLAGE.COM ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Published in The Villager Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10764 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL HERITAGE GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Heritage Greens Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Ray Stahl to a 3-year term until May 2025 Michael Ogborn to a 3-year term until May 2025 Shawn McDermott to a 3-year term until May 2025 Dated this 18th day of April 2022 HERITAGE GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Stephanie Net Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10765 ___________________________ NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ILIFF AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Witness my hand this 29th day of April, 2022, A.D.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-905, C.R.S. that one or more vacancies exists on the Board of Directors of the Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., May 15, 2022, with the Board of Directors of the Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, #300, Denver, CO 80210 or electronically to joan@ fritschelaw.com.

Sue Sandstrom Treasurer Arapahoe County

ILIFF AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Published in The Villager First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Legal # 10763

By: /s/ FRITSCHE LAW LLC Attorneys for the District

That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said real estate to the said C.O.T.A. RESOURCES, INC., on or about the 7th day of September, 2022, A.D., unless the same has been redeemed.

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

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Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10766 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Southgate Sanitation District of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Leofwin Clark to a 3-year term until May 2025 Tom Heinemann to a 3-year term until May 2025 SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Courtney Linney Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10767 ___________________________ NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION

BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Southgate Water District of Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, State of Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Leofwin Clark to a 3-year term until May 2025 Tom Heinemann to a 3-year term until May 2025 SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT By: /s/ Courtney Linney Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10768 ___________________________ NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OAK PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-905, C.R.S. that one or more vacancies exists on the Board of Directors of the Oak Park Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Oak Park Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., May 15, 2022, with the Board of Directors of the Oak Park Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, #300, Denver, CO 80210 or electronically to joan@ fritschelaw.com.

OAK PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ FRITSCHE LAW LLC Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10770 ___________________________ NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-905, C.R.S. that one or more vacancies exists on the Board of Directors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., May 15, 2022, with the Board

of Directors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, #300, Denver, CO 80210 or electronically to joan@fritschelaw.com.

VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ FRITSCHE LAW LLC Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10771 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alan J. Gilbert, a/k/a Alan Jay Gilbert and Alan Gilbert, Deceased Case Number 22PR30383 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before August 21, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Barry S. Gilbert Personal Representative 2751 South Clarkson St. Englewood, CO, 80113 Published in The Villager First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10745 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Isabel O. Lopez, also known as Isabel Olivia Lopez, also known as Isabel Lopez, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30474 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before September 19, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Diane Alicia Lopez Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Gran Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80228 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 5, 2022 Last Publication: May 19, 2022 Legal # 10760 ___________________________

NAME ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 West Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 CV 100202 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on April 8, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of DARAIN ARMOND BROWN be changed to DARAIN ARMOND MCCLAIN The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Date: July 19, 2021 Shana Kloek Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk Published in The Villager First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Legal # 10749 ___________________________

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WHAT’S HAPPENING BECOME AN ARAPAHOE COUNTY ELECTION JUDGE Election judges will be needed for the June 28 Primary Election and the Nov. 8 General Election. Form at arapahoe votes.com/electionjudges L’ESPRIT de NOEL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR NOV. 18 & 19. Location announced later. Info: centralcityoperaorg/guild CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO HOPE BALL MAY 7 at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. Co-chairs are Arlene Mohler-Johnson and Dr. Saketh Guntupalli. After a two-year hiatus and 2022 Hope Ball will be LIVE AGAIN. Interested in being a sponsor, contact Barb at barbarasreece@aol.com

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER EVENTS

MAY 4, 4-7:00 p.m. Re-opening celebration at Uptown Suites Centennial Denver-Tech. Drinks & snacks will be served. Drawings at 6 p.m. Register. Call 303-7950142. MAY 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m.

- Lone Tree Arts Center. Program on the current and future economic standings of Lone Tree.

Light breakfast and networking.

Register. Call 303-795-0142.

MEOW WOLF’S IMMERSIVE DANCE PARTY

MAY 29, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Party Portal is open.

Danceportation at Convergence Station. Renowed DJs and producers performing throughout four alien worlds in a live music experience. Featuring Anthony Naples, DJ Stingray 313, Gee Dee, Henry Wu, RE: Ni, Seb Wildblood and local favorites: Al V Dam, Black/Tuesday, Deedz, Joe Unit, Mars, and Wngdu. Book tickets at Ebarnes@MeowWolf.com

SOUTHMETRO DENVER CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT FIDDLER’S GREEN

MAY 24, 5-7:00 p.m.Tours of the dressing rooms, stage, and backstage areas. Beer, wine, soft drinks, water, light appetizers, and desserts will be served. Appetizers compliments of Zink Kitchen + Bar Denver Tech Center. RSVP: 303-795-0142 CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN EVENTS MAY 26, 4-6 p.m. Happy Hour at Viewhouse, DTC, 7101 S Clinton St.,Centennial. NOW until MAY 27, tours of Arapahoe County

Elections Facility - Learn how elections work by taking a tour.

Topics on ballot security, reporting results & Colorado’s mail ballot voting system. Tours conducted on Fridays and last 45 minutes. RSVP: 303-734-5475. JUNE 14, CCRW celebrates Flag Day. Welcome to wear red, white, and blue. This is the last meeting before the summer beak. RSVP: 303-6678767. RSVP deadline: June 7, 5 p.m.

GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER EVENTS MAY 12, Noon- 1:00 p.m.

Chamber’s Idea Lab 101 Series with Brian Chambliss from Plugged in Prodactions. Tips on making your videos pop! Lunch provided for $10 for members at The Guild, 3435 S. Inca St., Suite C, Englewood. MAY 18, 5-7 p.m.

Happy Hour. Englewood Tavern, 4386 S Broadway, Englewood.

RSVP to free event. MAY 20, 8-9 a.m. at Redstone Bank, 5350 Santa Fe Dr E., Unit G, Littleton. Rsvp. info@myenglewoodchamber.com

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SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER EVENTS MAY 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The TANK 2022. A unique premier event to showcase Chamber nonprofits.

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JUNE 13, Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. Shotgun Start.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMISSIONERS MAY 5, Carrie Warren-Gully (Dist.

1), Malley Rec. Center, Englewood; MAY 11, Jeff Baker (Dist. 3), Byers American Legion Hall; MAY 12,Bill Holen (Dist. 5), Aurora Public Library, Central batch; MAY 19, Nancy Sharpe (Dist. 2), Greenwood Village City Hall and MAY 26, Nancy Jackson (Dist. 4), Mission Viejo Library, Aurora.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY LITTLETON SYMPHONY SHRED-A-THON ORCHESTRA MAY 14, 7 a.m. -12 p.m. at 13101 PERFORMANCES E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial.

MAY 18 & 20. 7:30 p.m. at Littleton Confidential info. shredded United Methodist Church, 5894 S for free by Shred It Iron Mountain.

Datura St., Littleton. “An Evening in Benefits Metro Denver Crime Paris.” An evening of French Music! Stoppers. Info: arapahoesheriff.

Masks & proof of vaccination org. required for attendance. Tickets are $5-$25 and must be purchased ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR in advance. Ticket info: 303-933JULY 28-31. Volunteers needed.

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For teens, nothing serves up an addiction like flavored tobacco.

Tobacco companies sell kid-friendly flavors, from Cherry Dynamite to Donut to Menthol. Over 2 million kids use e-cigarettes, and 85% use flavors. More than 1 in 4 Colorado high school students are hooked.

We’re asking legislators to end the sale of flavored tobacco that the industry has used to addict our kids.

Let’s put our kids’ health over Big Tobacco’s profits.

PROTECT OUR KIDS. END THE SALE OF ALL FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

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