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Rep. Froelich holds legislative wrap-up town hall ing cycle to be the same amount

“I definitely think Froelich agreed for everyone. Under the rules had been in place, higher that the process that the process that income earners would have rehigher refunds than lower by which by which the bill ceived earners.

HD3 State House Rep. Meg the governor was originally Froelich noted other actions Froelich, who has served in that taken by the legislature to make developed the developed role since January 2019, held housing more available and afan online town hall meeting on fordable, including limiting the bill and handed was “highly May 24 to provide a summary of amounts landlords can require the 2023 legislative session for it to us was dissatisfactory,” for deposits to two months’ her constituents in Cherry Hills Actions were also taken to less than ideal, and as a former rent.

Village (CHV), Englewood, make sure money appropriated Froelich (D) has Sheridan, and Denver. as a result of Proposition 123, and that’s an Meg municipal represented HD3 in the State As chair of the Transportathe affordable housing initiation, Housing and Local Govunderstatement, House for over four years. elected official tive passed by voters in 2022, a state (in which) housing ernment Committee, she was being “appropriately spread but I think that for (she served on isaround and housing affordability for a heavily involved in the activity the state,” and that variety of incomes (including) around SB23-213 Land Use, the “middle housing is available for the goals of Greenwood middle income folks and midgovernor’s land use legislation, local workers like teachers and dle housing (e.g., townhomes) which was lost in the final days addressing Village City first responders and isn’t being …was the number one thing of the session when the state up by corporations.” dynamic Council from snapped I heard when I knocked on Senate chose not to take the bill Regarding the five bills doors…across the state in the up after it was amended in Froechange, 2003-2008), she passed this year to address gun last election.” She noted that she lich’s committee.

Froelich noted she Froelich said there was reducing vehicle knocked on doors in multiple “understood the violence, formed the Gun Violence Predistricts in addition to her opposition to the bill as it was Caucus last summer miles traveled, house concerns about vention own to help her colleagues runoriginally drafted from elected with Senators Rhonda Fields from other areas, adding, city leaders in all the cities in and Tom Sullivan, both of and increasing ning the interplay “SB23-213 was an attempt to her district, noting that she rewhom have lost a child to gun housing stock address the housing crisis and between the ceived “hundreds of (strongly violence. When a listener asked to focus development around worded) voicemails” from CHV Gov. Polis did not support were valuable transit hubs, which could have state and local why residents. She “sought to assure an assault weapons ban, Froea tremendous boon to Enthem” that, by the time the bill goals that I also been control.” lich explained that there wasn’t glewood and the redevelopment got to her committee, not only adequate support for the bill in of the Civic Center.” share.”

- Rep. Meg had language about single-famthe legislature and, “We have She noted, “I definitely think ily zoning been removed, the no way to enforce this type of Rep. Meg Froelich that the process by which the language applicable to resilaw,” because the only enforceFroelich pointed out, research governor developed the bill and dential housing around light Froelich ment tool is the ATF (federal handed it to us was less than ide- has shown can alleviate pressure rail stations had already been

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

changed from the area within one-half mile of these stations to one-quarter mile, which “fully excluded CHV, so the vociferous objections to development around (light rail stations) that continued to come in from CHV residents was a little bit chal-

lenging.”

She continued, “I definitely think we need to develop around our transit hubs. As a community that has two light rail stations at Arapahoe and Orchard (in Greenwood Village) that remain undeveloped…it’s frustrating

al, and that’s an understatement, but I think that the goals of addressing dynamic change, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and increasing housing stock were valuable goals that I also share.”

She also talked about accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which,

on the housing market, adding that many CHV properties currently contain ADUs which are often undistinguishable from the main house. Still, allowing ADUs as a use by right, “was not something that CHV residents expressed any interest or support for,” she “duly noted.”

In response to a question from a listener, Froelich agreed that the failed legislation provided that, “the size, design, and setbacks for ADUs were explicitly left to local governments.”

In the end, Froelich agreed that the process by which the bill was originally developed was “highly dissatisfactory,” and as a former municipal elected official (she served on Greenwood Village City Council from 2003-2008), she “understood the concerns about the interplay between the state and local control.”

On the issue of property taxes, she pointed to SB23-304 Property Tax Valuation, signed by the governor on May 24, 2023, that requires county assessors to follow certain procedures and provide disclosures to property owners about how the market value of their property was determined.

She also pointed to the legislature’s plan to lower property taxes for all Coloradans, to mitigate the sharp increases in property values that occurred during the past few years, noting that it will require voter approval and will appear on the ballot this November as Proposition HH. The other related measure the legislature passed was to cause TABOR refunds that will be paid to Coloradans in the com-

agency that regulates alcohol, tobacco and firearms) and the ATF doesn’t enforce state laws, adding that the ghost gun ban can be enforced because the ATF is charged with serializing weapons and ghost guns are those that have not been serialized.

On the relationship between mill levies and TABOR, Froelich pointed out that it requires the state to return any surplus to taxpayers. As a result, to get additional money, school districts then go to their residents and ask them to approve bond issues and mill levy overrides to fund certain expenditures. Voters in Cherry Creek, Littleton, Englewood, and Sheridan School Districts have historically voted for these bonds, often for new construction, which has the effect of raising property taxes because the legislature cannot raise taxes or retain surpluses.

Froelich pointed out that she was the only House Democrat to vote against SB23-285 that renamed the Colorado Oil & Gas Commission, now known as the Energy & Carbon Management Commission, “to reflect the expanded regulatory authority over deep geothermal and underground natural gas storage.” GV Rep. Ruby Dickson was a prime sponsor of that bill. Froelich pointed out that Gov. Polis “is excited about hydrogen in the energy space but we need to be careful we are using fossil fuels to create it.”

She also noted that there is a task force currently meeting on HOAs and special districts “that will hopefully result in bipartisan legislation next year.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Johnston and Brough hold final debate before June 6 mayoral election

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On May 23, Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough held their final TV debate. It was a one-hour event on Denver7 sponsored by Colorado Public Radio, the Denver Post and Denverite. Anne Trujillo served as moderator Brough said it is important that people in Denver, where the median income is $94,000, should be able to “buy a home, afford child care, feel safe in their neighborhood, and have their kids get the education they deserve in Denver Public Schools.”

Asked what they would do to tackle the backlog of applications for building permits in Denver and improve the operation of that department, Brough said she would bring in a contractor to clear the backlog and restructure the departments of forestry, planning, building code, fire, and transportation, so that they would all report to one person, focused on customer service.

Johnston said, “The people who are serving this city— teachers, nurses, firefighters, servers—80% of those folks can’t afford to live in this city.

We have to solve that problem.

A permitting process that is so slow that it drives up the cost of housing is one of the reasons I helped build a coalition of organizations around the state to take on the ballot measure for affordable housing, Proposition 123 that passed last year.” He would “push affordable (housing) projects to the front of the line.”

To the question of how to get affordable housing built in every city council district of Denver, despite neighborhood pushback, Johnston said, “I’ve committed to having 25,000 permanently affordable units built over the next eight years,” where residents would pay rent not to exceed 30% of their income. He would prioritize areas near buses and light rail, so that, “we could have more dense housing where everyone doesn’t have to have a car.”

Brough said, “We have to have a range of housing throughout our city.” She would work with the city council on land use to “add density where we’ve already made investments in transit and bus routes,” not just for affordability, but also for the environment, including air quality and water usage.

When it was pointed out that Denver spent $13.65 million on all aspects of homelessness between January 2019 and June 2022, Brough said she would address the problem by getting people to safe indoor and outdoor sites to stop repeated sweeps of the homeless. She would turn those who would not or could not comply over to

Kelly Brough is former head of the Denver Metro Chamber and was chief of staff to Mayor John Hickenlooper.

Mike Johnston is a former state senator, teacher, principal, and non-profit executive.

Denver Cares, which deals with incapacitated individuals, and would arrest people only as an absolute last resort.

Asked how he would decide who gets the tiny homes he plans to make available for the

unhoused, Johnston said, “Arresting people who are homeless is not the answer…the answer is getting people access to housing with the supportive services that we know people need.”

Both candidates would like

to see the federal government act so that migrants arriving in Denver can be allowed to work while their permanent status is being determined.

Pointing to the average cost for child care as being $1,575/ month in Denver, and the shortage of available child care providers, Brough pointed to the importance of paying child care workers a living wage to improve and expand available resources.

Johnston said that universal pre-school, that he worked on, is helpful, but, “We need more child care providers,” and suggested using vacant office space to retrofit as child care facilities, along with training more child care providers, who might also eventually become teachers.

On the issue of revitalizing Denver’s business districts, Johnston would add 200 first responders to increase safety,

get the unhoused into housing, and encouraging Denver residents to return to downtown offices by making commuting on public transit free of charge for workers, seniors, and college students.

Brough pointed to her commitment to end unsanctioned camping in Denver during her first year in office to make downtown safer. She would also focus on adding downtown residences, possibly by transitioning vacant office buildings into residential units. She would also complete the revitalization of the 16th Street mall.

The candidates differed on whether the city should subsidize a new stadium for the Denver Broncos. Johnston opposes it while Brough would support it if Denver voters agreed.

Both candidates support the state police accountability law, more pickleball courts, and ranked choice voting.

Ballots for Denver mayor are in voters’ hands and must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on June 6. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

ARAPAHOE COUNTY C NVERSATIONS State of the County ARAPAHOE COUNTY OF TY E N T U Oil and Gas STACO Where Good Things Grow E TH Wed., June 7, 2023 | 7:30–10 a.m. | Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park Details and tickets at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/stateofthecounty

Public Works & Development

Play Date at Dove Valley Join us Friday, June 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for free family fun! Located at 7900 S. Potomac, families can touch a truck, build a city, fill a pothole and more!

Visit arapahoegov.com/publicworks for details.

Water-wise Gardening

17 Mile House Open House

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park to learn about water-wise gardening with drought-tolerant plants from CSU Extension Master Gardeners.

Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 8181 S. Parker Rd, Centennial, 80016 This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Visit arapahoegov.com/17milehouse

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Graduation time is when our educational institutions bid farewell to the finished products of secondary education with high school seniors.

The real challenges of life are beyond high school graduation. The high school diploma has no instructions on where to go or what to do next.

Likewise, University degrees only acknowledge what skills or educational degrees are received.

A common perception among many university-bound students is that a degree becomes instant wealth and success; maybe for a few brilliant

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scholars, but for a vast majority of college graduates, the challenges are just beginning.

Mom and dad are helpful in many cases, but each graduate is in charge of his or hers career path. Military service beckons the brave and the bold.

Teaching, medicine, business, technology, and communication opportunities abound. The job market is good for those who want to work hard, show up at the job early, and stay late. Usually, the boss, owners, and managers show up early, and they take note of who arrives early and are still at the office when others have departed at 5 p.m.

Whatever opportunities arise, listen well, and follow the path of life that you enjoy most. Work becomes a pleasure when you love what you do every day.

Be aware of the pitfall and minefields of living… excessive alcohol, drug culture, credit card abuse, and many slippery slopes.

Cherish your friendships from high school, college, the military, sports and clubs.

Join your alumni associations and attend all your past school reunions. It is hard to believe, but you may never see some of your best friends again after leaving school.

Another secret of successful people is service to others

instead of self. Be a volunteer and join a nearby service club to form new and lifelong friends.

Lastly, seek and find the right partner of your dreams, don’t plan on changing a person. Enjoy them the way they are now. Raise a family, register to vote, and set a good example for your children and family.

Graduation is not the end but just the beginning, have a great life. It is the journey that counts in life, not the final destination.

Below are some photos of the graduation party that Gerri and I attended for Edie Marks’ grandson, CCHS grad Bronson Connors.

Bronson with his grandmother, Edie Marks Proud parents of Bronson, Lori and Jim Connors

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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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Calling all conservatives!

Western Strong is theme for 2023 Western Conservative Summit – June 9-10 at Colorado Convention Center - Denver Join in the fight to keep the West strong for future

Riley Gaines - speaker

generations! An amazing lineup of speakers (usually 50), exhibits (usually 60), and much more will highlight the two day event. There is frequent break-

Larry Elder - speaker

ing news when a new speaker is added to the dozens already confirmed. Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has just been added.

“At a time when

Tulsi Gabbard - speaker

Western Civilization is being denigrated by the left, we want to remind attendees that it is our strong Western roots that make America the free nation that it is today,” said Jeff Hunt, director of Centennial Institute and cochair of Western Conservative Summit.

To register: 1-866-4558500 or www.centennial. ccu.edu/events.

Jeff Hunt, Co-Chair Western Conservative Summit

Eric Metaxas - speaker

Kristin Waggoner of Alliance Defending Freedom will receive the prestigious William L. Armstrong Award

Full Circle presents Spring into Action at Glenmoor Country Club

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The Committee: Erika Fisher, Brandi Jessiman, Libby Weaver, Co-Chairs Amy and Ed Venerable, Laura Shipman, Rosalina Diecidue, Chiara Kline and Karrie Dunkin

“An amazing group of ladies came together to help Amy and me host the first Annual Spring into Action fundraiser to benefit the Full Circle Program. This non-profit helps adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mental health. The event was a huge success with $189K raised and donations still coming in!”

- Spring into Action Co-Chair Ed Venerable

Bill Wilkening, Chiara and Brent Klinea

Attendees at the Spring into Action event Participants at the entrance to Glenmoor Country Club surround an exotic car

Photos by Wryn Duepre

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western University Last meeting of School of Police Staff and Command.

He introduced his Douglas County entire staff on screen and it includes faRepublican Women miliar faces with credenbefore summer break outstanding tials. Among them is Under-

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly makes comprehensive presentation to DCRW

It is said that the last election for sheriff of Douglas County was a roug h one. The final victor – Darren Weekly! Weekly became the 34th sheriff of Douglas County.

He began his career with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office in 1993 at the age of 21.

When he was just 16, he had joined the Explorer Program.

Over his 29-year career, he has served in various critical assignments across the entire agency – Patrol Division Commander, Douglas County Regional SWAT Commander, and the Investigations Division Commander. He has also served as a coordinator for the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team.

Weekly, a resident of Parker, is a graduate of the North-

sheriff Dave Walcher who was former Arapahoe County Sheriff. 28-year news veteran Deborah Takahara (reporter and anchor with Fox 31 and Channel 2) has been given a generous creative license as the Public information Officer.

Darren Weekly is the third sheriff in Douglas County to receive the prestigious “Triple Crown” distinction.

“Sheriffs are elected by the people,” he said. “We have no bosses except for the

citizens giving us more latitude for safety and security.”

FLEURISH Sheriff Weekly felt a need to change the culture of the office.

Civilians as well as staff re-wrote the vision, mission and vaues.

His excellent and thorough presentation included some interesting statistics. There are 844 square miles to patrol with 1,131 miles of roadway.

70 % of the population is in unincorporated Douglas County. “The sheriff’s office does more with less,” he said.

He also explained the many programs, crime-solving techniques, its own crime lab, special teams – bomb squad, Hazmat, SWAT, K-9, mounted patrol and more including the high danger vehicle that

looks like something from a movie set. Everything is computer driven for efficiency. He also mentioned opportunities for community volunteers by contacting the office in Castle Rock or the website.

After the presentation, one impressed attendee exclaimed that she had no idea the amount of diverse responsibilities that were required of the sheriff’s office.

Recognized recently at Colorado Federation of Republican Women: July 1 thru December 2022 Douglas County Republican Women $1, 195,050.00

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly

DCRW and CFRW President Barbara Piper, Sheriff Darren Weekly, Elizabeth West

“We will enforce the law. We show we are the best.”

- Douglas County Sheriff David Weekly

LEFT: Gayle Ray, Janet Gilliland, Joyce Paloma, T. Murray, Jeanette NewVille and Susan Squyer at the recent meeting

ABOVE: Former U.S. Marshal Dave Weaver, who has also spoken at DCRW, joined the Douglas County Sheriff’s staff LEFT: Douglas County Sheriff candidates spoke at DCRW before the last election and surround DCRW President Barbara Piper - Lora Thomas, John Anderson, Barbara Piper, Holly Kluth, Darren Weekly

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CCSD parents encouraged by district’s response to acts of antisemitism

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

We previously reported about acts of antisemitism in Cherry Creek Schools, particularly Campus Middle School, that were the subject of public statements by students and parents, as well as the school board and district administration, at the May 8 regular monthly meeting of the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education.

In a follow-up meeting with CCSD Superintendent Chris Smith and Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Perry, CCSD parents Rikki Orr and Maya Shalev talked about the possibility of creating a task force that could include parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to look at what else might be needed in the schools to combat

prejudice and intolerance.

The parents and school administrators also discussed HB20-1336, the state law that requires students in Colorado public schools to complete a course that includes Holocaust and genocide studies before they graduate, beginning with the upcoming school year. CCSD is doing everything necessary to ensure that its educators are well prepared to effectively deliver that curriculum at the appropriate level during the upcoming school year.

The parents left the meeting feeling assured that they had been heard and that CCSD is seriously focused on taking the necessary steps to ensure a safe and secure environment for all its students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

South Suburban announces process to fill vacant board position

The South Suburban Board of Directors voted unanimously (4-0) at their May 24 meeting to create a process to fill the vacant position, due to the passing of David Lawful. The selected applicant will serve the remainder of his term (2025).

Interested residents can fill out an online application beginning May 25. All applications must be received

by June 6 at 5 p.m.

Director vacancies are appointed by a majority vote of current board mem-

bers, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute 32-1905(2).

To qualify as a member of the Board of Directors, a person must be registered to vote in Colorado and either (a) a resident of the SSPRD District; or (b) a person who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property situated within the boundaries of the District.

Learn more and view the online application at bitily/ 3wcpkg.

Exciting news from Koelbel & Company—the local developer with 70 years in Colorado is bringing the Catalyst concept to Omaha…attached are photos from the ground breaking event!

Koelbel & Company breaks ground on Catalyst at the University of Nebraska Medical Center $65 Million Innovation Hub to be Completed in Late 2024 Koelbel and Company in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and Green Slate Development announced today it has broken ground on the Innovation hub at Catalyst-- a $65 million project at the historic Omaha Mill Site. The Innovation Hub at Catalyst is part of UNMC’s larger Saddle Creek redevelopment project in Midtown Omaha and will serve to accelerate innovation in the evolving healthcare industry.

On this new campus, researchers will spawn companies that turn ideas into products to help improve health and healthcare, ultimately making the world a better place. As an industry integrator, Catalyst is home to world-class trailblazers from private enterprises, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector.

“The Catalyst facility will emit a vibe of energy, collaboration and innovation,” said Carl Koelbel, Chief Operating Officer of Koelbel and Company. “This project is a great signal that UNMC, Omaha and Nebraska is open for business, advancement, innovation and collaboration.

And, in 18 months Catalyst will be open for tenancy; so, if you know of any people in healthcare looking for a home, send them our way.”

The Catalyst building will bring UNMC’s UNeMed and UNeTech branches together to facilitate the growth of research and innovation and allow entrepreneurs, investors and innovators to collaborate in the renovated

1906 Omaha Steel Castings industrial tract. Remaining space will be unfinished and leased to a wide spectrum of biotech and technology startups. Work has begun on the site and completion of the Catalyst facility is expected in late 2024.

Omaha Mayor Stothert said the groundbreaking was a celebration of growth and opportunity. “Once a place of industry and history, and now a future of medical research and innovation, Catalyst is part of our vision to make

Omaha’s urban core the economic engine of the entire region. The momentum of our urban core is undeniable.

Catalyst will offer another compelling reason to attract the best and brightest to our state for research, innovation and investment.”

The Innovation Hub at Catalyst will create a collaborative environment for UNeMed and UNeTech, facilitate innovation and growth among startups and make them successful within the medically-centered incubator space while creating a cost effectiveness via shared common elements and amenities.

“Koelbel is thrilled to bring its Catalyst concept to Omaha, which has proven to be tremendously successful in Denver, and honored to be doing so in partnership with GreenSlate, The Lund Company, and UNMC, “ said Buz Koelbel, president of Koelbel and Company. “This is one the first developments outside of Colorado for Koelbel after nearly 70 years

in business, and we believe Omaha is the ideal market for the initial expansion of this concept and our development operations.”

UNMC wanted to replicate the “industry integrator” concept in Omaha at the Saddle Creek Redevelopment Site --bringing together relevant stakeholders from across the health, wellness and health care industries to forge an adaptive reuse redevelopment from two former Omaha Steel Works structures, into a mixed-used innovation technology campus. The two structures played historically significant roles in World War II, as well as in Omaha’s industrial growth.

UNMC will play an integral role in the development as both a collaborator and tenant in the future building. The mix of amenities to serve the broader UNMC campus as well as the inclusion of other healthcare focused companies will further connect UNMC to the broader private sector healthcare industry in Omaha and beyond.

“Redevelopment of these structures and the Saddle Creek site will be one of the most unique and significant infill projects in the history of Omaha,” said Jay Lund, Principal of GreenSlate Development. “This is a natural continuation of the campus and UNMC’s continued reinvestment in midtown Omaha.”

The $65 million, 170,000-square-foot multiuse project, just one part of the innovation hub vconcept, will include a food hall and market, event center and collaborative office space that draws on Koelbel and Company’s experience in designing healthcare spaces.

June 1, 2023 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11

Rockies’ call to action: ‘Hey, can you pitch?’

“It was so quick.

Boom—I got two outs! I thought I was really good.

“Then Furcal came up.”

Those quotes are from former Rockie Brent Mayne, a Major League catcher for 15 seasons, in my book, 16 Pitches.

He was recalling the only time in his life when he faced hitters from the pitcher’s mound.

It was August 22, 2000; top of the 12th inning; score tied since the seventh: Rockies 6, Atlanta Braves 6.

That night, Mayne became the first position player to be the winning pitcher in a Major league game in 32 years—since slugger Rocky Colavito at the end of his illustrious career in 1968, when he played briefly for his hometown team, the Yankees.

And in the process, Mayne gained an appreciation for those who face major league hitters for a living—and learned firsthand just how hard it is to take their place.

“I remember sitting on the bench, after that inning, and immediately I could feel it. Like my hips, my arm, different parts of my body, immediately got sore. It was amazing.

I was getting more sore and more sore . . . I could feel it—after 16 pitches. “ . . . . From that point on, I really, really respected pitchers for being able to go two, three innings—much less eight, nine innings. To this day, it astounds me that guys can do that every five days.”

So far this season, infielder Alan Trejo has been there twice for the Rockies; utilityman Harold Castro once.

But they were chucking away the eighth inning of games already hopelessly lopsided—a far cry from trying to maintain a tie score. (Together, they allowed five runs.)

The way this season is going for the Rockies, there’s a good chance Trejo, Castro or some of their teammates will get the opportunity to throw additional innings before the last game ends on October 1. (Randall Grichuk and Brian Serven each pitched a scoreless frame last season.)

Through the first 50 games, cursed Colorado already had 25 guys toe the pitching rubber—10 starters.

Rotation anchor German Marquez is lost for the season; Antonio Senzatela,

the rotation’s third starter when healthy, who was rehabbing a knee when the 2023 season started, is again unavailable (elbow); and promising Ryan Feltner suffered a fractured skull when struck by a line drive. _____________ That scary scene was reminiscent of when Mayne faced Rafael Furcal: “I remember letting go of the ball, and it felt like it was going to castrate me . . . I remember it going right between my legs . . .”

Next man up was reigning National League Most Valuable Player Chipper Jones.

“I’m thinking, ‘Just pull it. I don’t care if it’s a hit. I just don’t want to die.” _____________ In addition to Marquez, Senzatela and Feltner this season, Noah Davis, recalled when Jose Urena washed out, made only three starts before he, too, went on the Injured List (elbow).

In the bullpen, Lucas Gilbreath, who was to be the lead lefthander in relief, underwent Tommy John surgery in spring training . . . last year’s strong arm out of the ‘pen, Tyler Kinley, is continuing to recover from his Tommy John operation . . . and Dinelson Lamet, counted on to be one of this year’s stalwarts in relief but struggling when he went on the IL (back), is now being considered as a possible starter when he returns.

Among reinforcements from Triple-A, Nick Mears appeared in four games then went down (oblique).

Daniel Bard suffered a relapse of the yips.

In sum, with more than a hundred games yet to be played, this staff appears well-positioned to top the franchise record for pitchers used in a season (31 in 2019, when the Rockies won 71; infielder Mark Reynolds pitched one inning, allowing two runs.)

When then-manager Buddy Bell called to Mayne and said, ‘Hey, can you pitch?’, his only alternatives to a position player were the next day’s scheduled starter and two pitchers who had thrown more than a hundred pitches each in the games two and three days prior.

It’s doubtful Bud Black will be that desperate this year, especially with the “ghost runner” at second to shorten extra-inning games.

But with the dire condition of Colorado’s pitching staff, more lopsided affairs are likely, which makes using more position players to mop up a real possibility.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 15 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at denny dressman@comcast.net.

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CCSD parents encouraged by district’s response to acts of antisemitism

BY FREDA MIKLIN STAFF WRITER

We previously reported about acts of antisemitism in Cherry Creek Schools, particularly Campus Middle School, that were the subject of public statements by students and parents, as well as the school board and district administration, at the May 8 regular monthly meeting of the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education.

In a follow-up meeting with CCSD Superintendent

Chris Smith and Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Perry, CCSD parents Rikki Orr and Maya Shalev talked about the possibility of creating a task force that could include parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to look at what else might be needed in the schools to combat prejudice and intolerance.

The parents and school administrators also discussed HB20-1336, the state law that requires students in Colorado public schools to complete a course that includes Holocaust and genocide studies before they

graduate, beginning with the upcoming school year.

CCSD is doing everything necessary to ensure that its educators are well prepared to effectively deliver that curriculum at the appropriate level during the upcoming school year.

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The Streets at SouthGlenn is welcoming an array of new community facilities and tenants to join its existing line-up of exceptional retail, services and entertainment.

“We’re pleased to announce a collection of new offerings that will bring fresh experiences to The Streets,” said Thomas Gendreau, Sr. Asset Manager for Alberta Development Partners. “SouthGlenn has always been a cornerstone of this community. These latest establishments will add to the customer experience — with more announcements to share in the coming months!.”

Following is a list of new openings and happenings:

YMCA Center of Generations

Located directly adjacent to the SouthGlenn library, this 6,345 sq. ft. community gathering space will bring together older adults and youth, with wellness and special interest programming for seniors, and leadership, government and esports programs for teens. This unique facility is a partnership between the City of Centennial and the YMCA of Metro Denver. Grand Opening expected Summer 2023.

Elite Speed Sports Performance

Elite Speed Sports Performance, the top sports performance facility in Colorado, offers personalized sports training, adult performance and classes, tactical athlete strength and conditioning, and online digital training. This new fitness complex will be located at the corner of South Vine St. and East Briarwood Ave. Grand Opening expected summer 2023.

Mt Fuji Hibachi and Sushi Bar

One of the premier Japanese Hibachi & Sushi restaurants in Denver is slated

to open at the corner of East Commons Ave. and S. Vine St. Grand Opening expected summer 2023.

Tacos & Tequila

Locally-owned Tacos & Tequila recently opened on S. York St. (Suite 422) featuring a lively and vibrant setting paired with great Mexican tastes and sips.

Lighthearted Boutique

A stylish and affordable multigenerational boutique, Lighthearted Boutique opened earlier this year along Commons Park in Suite 323, and offers unique fashion-forward styles and exceptional personalized service.

Regal SouthGlenn 14 Theaters The Theaters at SouthGlenn remain fully open (despite many theater closures across the country) and are slated to feature summer blockbuster films such as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Barbie, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 and The Little Mermaid.

Signature Events

Since its opening in 2009, The Streets at SouthGlenn has hosted a series of acclaimed signature events that bring the community (and beyond) together to celebrate the seasons. Dancing in the Streets Summer Concert Series, The Chalk Art Festival, Spooky Streets and the Annual Holiday Grand Parade and Tree Lighting have become annual traditions shared by families and friends.

The Streets at SouthGlenn is located at the corner of University and Arapahoe. For more information about the new openings, email tgendreau@albdev.com.

For event details visit: www.shopsouthglenn.com.

Tesoro Cultural Center Presents 22nd Annual Indian Market & Powwow, June 3 & 4

Hosted on the grounds of The Fort restaurant at 19192 Hwy. 8, in Morrison, Colo., Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, Tesoro Cultural Center’s annual Indian Market & Powwow is a yearly tribute to the American Indian nations that shaped the cultural community of Bent’s Old Fort, an important international trading post operating along the famous Santa Fe Trail from 1833 until 1849.

In celebration of early Southwestern history, Tesoro hosts nationally acclaimed and award-winning American Indian artists who sell and demonstrate authentic artwork in a juried show. The weekend will bring together more than 40 Indian nations to educate and share with the public their culture via art, dance performances and drum groups, demonstrations, celebrations and more. A contest powwow will be directed by Masters of Ceremonies, Daryl “Max” Bear (Cheyenne, Kiowa) and Steve La Pointe (Lakota).

2023 marks the return of the contest powwow portion of this annual event, following a pandemic-related pause.

Featuring traditional, fancy, grass and chicken categories in various age groups for men and women, the top three dancers in each category will earn monetary prizes, awarded by the Masters of Ceremonies. The Buddy Bond Color Guards (Southern Cheyenne) will perform, and the Denver Singers will serve as the Northern Drum Host; Bad Company, from Oklahoma, will serve as the Southern Drum Host; and special guest drum group, The Porcupine Singers, from South Dakota, will also attend. Alongside these cultural heritage celebrations, Tesoro’s Indian Market honors an American Indian veteran each year with an intimate, engaging ceremony to thank them for their service. This year’s honoree is Jesse Hamilton of the 2nd Infantry Division of the 199th Infantry Brigade and 2nd Armored Cavalry, who served from 1990-1994.

“We couldn’t be more excited to present this event in its 22nd year, and especially for the return of the contest powwow,” said Holly Arnold Kinney, executive director of Tesoro Cultural Center. “We

can’t wait to welcome back attendees and performers for another great weekend.”

The festivities will kick off with a Tesoro Member-exclusive Meet the Artists party on Friday, June 2, on The Fort’s patio. On Saturday and Sunday, Tesoro’s educational partner, Nature’s Educators, will offer live hawk, eagle and raptor demonstrations to educate on the importance of

these creatures in American Indian culture.

The Indian Market on June 3 and 4 is an outside event and open to the public and parking is free. Regular daily admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children 7-12 and free for children 6 and under. New this year, additional packages also include tickets to one day of the Indian Market & Powwow as well as the VIP

Patron Party, for $65; and a weekend package with tickets to both days of the Indian Market & Powwow, tickets to the VIP Patron Party and Tesoro Cultural Center membership at the Trapper Level, for $105. Premium Powwow Seating is also available for $25 per day; all tickets are available at https://www. tesoroculturalcenter.org/ indian-market.

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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 25th day of May, 2023, A.D. Michael Westerberg Treasurer Arapahoe County Published in The Villager First Publication: June 1, 2023 Last Publication: June 15, 2023 Legal # 11228 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Geneva H. Oppenheim, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30507 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before September 25, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

John H. Oppenheim 1205 S. Valentia Ct. Address Denver CO 80247-3020 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 25, 2023 Last Publication: June 8, 2023 Legal # 11220 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nicolas Pattirane, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30557 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 Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 2, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.

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The Petitioner has used due diligence to have the Respondent personally served and has not succeeded.

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FOXFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held virtually and in person at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2023, concerning Ordinance 02-2023 A Bill for and Ordinance Amending Article 2 of Chapter 6 of the Foxfield Municipal Code to Permit Tastings at Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine Retailers.

Ordinance 2023-01, which was introduced on May 18, 2023, will be presented for final passage at

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ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND Published in The Villager Published: June 1, 2023 Legal # 11229 ___________________________

NAME CHANGE ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: 2023 C100330 Courtroom: A2 The Court having read and considered the Petition for Change of Name of Adult finds:  That the statements made in the Petition satisfy the statutory requirements.  That the desired change of name is proper and not detrimental to the interests of any other person.  That the Petitioner has submitted the documentation required in §13-15101(1)(b), C.R.S. from the fingerprintbased criminal history record check or has provided appropriate certified copies of any dispositions that would constitute a felony conviction in this state or any other state or under federal law.  Individuals over the age of fourteen

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The Court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of Nathan Garwood Wheatley is requested to be changed to Nathan Garwood Kessler Mann Date: May 5, 2023 Judge Published in The Villager First Publication: May 25, 2023 Last Publication: June 8, 2023 Legal # 11219 ___________________________

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Against Miami, Nuggets playing ‘whack a mole’ If one searches “whack a mole” using Google, the first responses are literal explanations of the arcade game.

But then comes application of the concept to everyday living (including sporting pursuits).

In short, the term signifies usually unsuccessful attempts to stop unwanted action from recurring in an unpredictable way.

This describes what the Nuggets are facing in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat.

Whack a mole.

After Game One was won handily by Denver, in Denver, there was widespread talk that this would be a short series, that the eighth and final qualifier from the Eastern Division was fortunate to have made it so far.

Miami was a team that got hot at just the right time, it was said, and upset better teams, ending with the vaunted Boston Celtics—in Boston, no less, in Game Seven!

But Game Two against Denver Sunday night illustrated how Miami made it through the playin gauntlet all the way to the NBA Finals, and suggested the real challenge this series presents.

Whack a mole.

In Miami’s 111-108 unexpected victory, the Heat used 10 players.

Three of them made major contributions after being non-factors three days earlier: Veteran Kevin Love started and scored six points with 10 rebounds, in 22 minutes. He didn’t play at all in Game One. Max Strus finished with 14 points, all of them in the first half, including four three-pointers in the first quarter.

He was scoreless in the series opener and went 0-for-9 from long range.

Duncan Robinson turned the game around almost single-handedly Sunday night with 10 quick points in two minutes and four seconds at the start of the fourth quarter. He made only one of six shots in the first game, good for three points.

Whack a mole.

At the same time, two others who previously had showed they were threats to be accounted-for did little or nothing: Haywood Highsmith played only six scoreless minutes in Miami’s victory—after putting up 18 off the bench when Denver won 104-93.

Caleb Martin, who torched the Celtics for 26 in the final game of that surprising series and averaged 19.3 points and hit 60.2 percent of 88 shots in the seven games, scored three for the second game in a row against the Nuggets and has attempted only 10 shots in two games. (Is the clock ticking on his next explosion?)

Whack a mole.

Through the first two games, Miami used 12 players, and 10 of them scored—seven in double figures at least once.

Denver, meanwhile, played only eight—the same eight. And five scored more than nine.

Miami’s bench accounted for 153 minutes in the first two games, to 115 for Denver, and outscored the Nuggets’ reserves 58-40 Whack a mole.

Against Phoenix and the Lakers, the order of business was pretty obvi-

ous: shut down the Suns’ Kevin Durant and Devin Booker and limit Lebron and A.D. in L.A. Make the moles win the games.

Miami’s stud equivalent, Jimmy Butler, is explosive and understandably draws the most attention. Denver held him to 34 points, combined, in the first two games.

But when different role players claim their fifteen minutes of fame, as Andy Warhol liked to call moments of distinction, it raises the question for coach Michael Malone to consider: Would it be better to let Butler get his while neutralizing the snipers?

Whack a mole.

We now know there will be at least one more game in Denver.

What we don’t know is which Heat players will surprise us next.

Will those who disappeared earlier suddenly re-emerge?

Will someone who hasn’t yet caught fire suddenly step up?

Whack a mole.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 15 books, nine of them sports-related.

You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.

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