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J U LY M O 2N 0T 1H 7 Y• EVA OR L I. S3S 2U E N O #. 9
GOVERNMENT
MAYOR RON
reports
LETTER TO RESIDENTS
FROM MAYOR RON
REGARDING SPECIAL ELECTION
At 7 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 6,
while we awaited
the outcome of the
Special Election
(see page 7 for a
summary of the
results), the
following letter to
residents from me was posted to social media and our
Website in case you missed it.
Ron Rakowsky
rrakowsky@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-486-5741
June 6, 2017
Fellow Neighbors,
We all chose to live in Greenwood Village for a
litany of reasons I do not have to enumerate.
The most important reason is because this
community is comprised of wonderful people
which you must admit even if you did not
necessarily agree with them on Referendum 1.
Our neighbors, voting in significant numbers,
have spoken with a clear message. I have no
doubt that the City Council will respect the
message you sent.
The passion displayed by both the supporters of
a “Yes” vote and a “No” vote clearly indicates to me that
everyone involved has a deep and abiding love for our
Village. This is the commonality upon which I want all
citizens to recognize and have that commonality become the
basis of a renewed respect for each other no matter which
side an individual supported.
We have already scheduled a day for the entire Village to
come together: Saturday, July 29th. Our Village Day will take
place at Village Greens Park from 2 p.m. until nightfall, at
which time we will have our traditional fireworks
presentation.
I pledge to each of you I will work with everyone to bring us
together to have a Village which continues to be the “Best
Location in the Nation” in which to live.
Respectfully,
Your Mayor,
Ron Rakowsky
FUEL TRUCK CRASH
AND FIRE RESPONSE —
A REGIONAL SUCCESS
As I was about to leave the side door at City Hall at 1150 for
a lunch appointment on May 31, I saw a large black cloud
and decided to turn around and head back to my office.
Enroute I encountered Chief of Police John Jackson who
advised me that he activated the Emergency Operations
Center in the Community Room at City Hall. What ensued
in the next five hours was extraordinary!
Having been through many Air Force Disaster Exercises there
was a real déjà vu element to that afternoon. From that
perspective let me sum up the incident. Everyone at
Greenwood Village knew their role and immediately executed
it. All our resources, including several Public Works dump
trucks filled with sand and dirt which promptly arrived, came
together right on cue. Could our operation have been done
better? I seriously doubt it. While tens of thousands of
citizens were inconvenienced, when we have one of the two
major economic lifelines bisecting our city, incidents such as
this one come with the territory.
I salute our GV staff, our partners Arapahoe County Sheriff’s
Office, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado
State Patrol, and South Metro Fire Rescue for their
extraordinary performance with only one injury. I am
exceedingly proud of everyone involved and I hope you are,
too.
PG. 2 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
GOVERNMENT
CITY council
NOT SURE WHO YOUR
ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?
Obtain a list of your state and national government
representatives at www.arapahoevotes.com
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4
Freda Miklin
fmiklin@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4138
Leslie Schluter
lschluter@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4135
Steve Moran
smoran@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4133
T.J. Gordon
tgordon@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4132
Dave Bullock
dbullock@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4137
Darryl Jones
djones@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4136
George Lantz
glantz@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4134
Tom Bishop
tbishop@
greenwoodvillage.com
303-804-4131
HELP US FIGHT HUNGER IN
THE DENVER METRO AREA
No child deserves to go hungry. The Metro Mayors Caucus
and Hunger Free Colorado have partnered to help raise
awareness of the Summer Food Service Program which
provides free meals to hungry children age 18 and under in
communities nationwide throughout the summertime. Kids
can eat free all summer long through this program.
This program is an important and underutilized resource for
struggling families who rely on free or reduced-price meals
during the school year. However, it is estimated that an
average of less than 11 percent of children who eat free and
reduced-price lunch during the school year receive summer
lunch. The resources of local food banks and charities are
strained – further exacerbating the economic impacts of
poverty in the metro Denver area including Arapahoe County.
I call attention to this program to ensure that parents are
aware of this program and to ask for your help in spreading
the word about the
availability of the
Summer Food Service
Program in our regional
community. If you know
of a school-aged child in
need of breakfast and
lunch this summer,
simply text “FOOD” to
877877. You will receive
a message back with the
closest location that they
can get free summer
meals. Text “COMIDA”
for a reply in Spanish. This is a national program so anyone
can benefit no matter where you are located.
To find out more information or to locate a site nearest you,
visit www.summerfoodcolorado.org, call 855-855-4626, or
text “FOOD” to 720-HFC-EAT5.
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JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 3
GOVERNMENT
continued from page 3
RTD LAUNCHES
MYRIDE SMART
CARDS FOR BUS
AND RAIL FARES
The Regional Transportation District
(RTD) has made travel more
convenient with the launch of MyRide
smart cards, enabling patrons to preload
cards with up to $200 in cash value,
pay bus or rail fare with a quick tap
and save money on each trip they take.
New MyRide cards are available for
purchase online and at each of RTD’s
five regional sales outlets, including
Civic Center Station and Union
Station Bus Concourse, both in
downtown Denver; Boulder Junction
at Depot Square Station; Downtown
Boulder Station; and Denver
International Airport Station, located
within the new transit facility.
Creating an online MyRide account
allows patrons to order new MyRide
cards, check their MyRide balance and
view their transaction history. Riders
can log in anytime from a desktop or
mobile device to track their balance
and add cash value with a debit or
credit card.
MyRide is valid on all regular bus,
Call-n-Ride, SkyRide and rail services.
It is not valid on Access-a-Ride and
RTD special services routes that
include BroncosRide, RockiesRide,
RunRide and SeniorRide. For more
information, please visit
rtd-denver.com or call RTD at
303-299-6000. GV
RAMBLE WITH RON
IN JULY
Have some ideas or suggestions to
share about living or working in
Greenwood Village? Walk and talk with
Mayor Ron Rakowsky from 7:30 to
8:30 a.m. (weather permitting) on:
Wednesday, July 26 — Westlands
Park, 5701 S. Quebec Street
Monday, July 31 — Tommy Davis
Park, Swim Club Lot, 9200 E. Orchard
Road.
Registration is not required. For more
information, please call the Mayor’s
Office at 303-486-5745. Check for
updates of the monthly schedule for
Ramble with Ron at
www.greenwoodvillage.com.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
DEPARTMENTS
Mayor and City Council 303-486-5745
City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745
Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749
Public Information
City Prosecutor 303-486-1598
Administrative Services
Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755
Voter Registration 303-486-5752
Municipal Court 303-773-6033
Human Resources 303-486-1579
Employment 303-486-1579
Community Development
Building Permits 303-486-5783
Building Inspection 303-694-5023
Requests
Planning and Zoning 303-486-5783
Zoning and 303-486-5783
Nuisance Complaints
Finance
Accounts Payable 303-486-1597
Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282
Budget Information 303-486-8290
Tax Assistance 303-486-8299
and Information
Conservation/Open 303-708-6142
Space Easements
Park Planning 303-486-5743
and Development
Park Permits 303-486-5773
Recreation and 303-486-5766
Special Events
Reimbursement Program 303-486-5773
Parks and 303-708-6100
Trail Maintenance
Police Department
Emergency 9-1-1
Animal Control 303-773-2525
Parking 303-773-2525
Police Records 303-773-2525
School Resource Officers 303-773-2525
Traffic Information 303-773-2525
Victim Assistance 303-486-8211
Public Works
Environment 303-708-6100
(Drainage/Water Quality)
Roadways 303-708-6100
Traffic 303-708-6100
Residential Trash 303-708-6100
and Hazardous Waste
Greenwood Village City Hall
6060 South Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-773-0252
Fax: 303-290-0631
After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525
(for questions or service requests
outside normal business hours)
E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com
Website: www.greenwoodvillage.com
An after-hours drop box is available by the
flagpole in front of City Hall and is
checked Monday through Friday. The drop
box can be used to deliver customer
comment cards, recreation registration
and reimbursement forms, employment
applications, and municipal court fines
and documents.
GV Website
Parks, Trails & Recreation
Art Activities 303-797-1779
and Programs
PG. 4 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
VILLAGE CALENDAR
Visit
WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM
for more information
Information is subject to change
august
2017
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
30 31 1
2 3
4 5
P&Z Commission
7 p.m.
City Hall
6 7
8
City Council
Study Session
6 p.m.
Meeting
7 p.m.
City Hall
PTR Commission
7 p.m.
City Hall
9 10 11 12
★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★
13 14 15
16
17
18 19
P&Z Commission
7 p.m.
City Hall
GVAHC Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Curtis Center
20 21
22
23 24
City Council
Study Session
6 p.m.
City Hall
PTR Commission
7 p.m.
City Hall
BOAA Meeting
6:30 p.m.
City Hall
25 26
27
★ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING ★
28 29 30
31
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JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 5
GOVERNMENT
Greenwood Village
Don’t have Comcast cable?
You can watch GVTV 8 programs on the
Village Website at greenwoodvillage.com
or on The City of Greenwood
Village Channel on YouTube.
NEW ON GVTV 8 – PREMIERES JULY 30
Summer
Restaurant
Romp
Check out
some of the
new dining
spots in
Greenwood
Village.
Parks – Now Airing
Parks in the Village
attract many users
year-round for sports
and leisure activities.
Find out what goes
in to keeping the parks
in tip top shape and
how the Village
protects users from
inclement weather.
AVAILABLE ON COMCAST
CABLE IN GREENWOOD
VILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL 8 IS
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
PROVIDING PROGRAMMING
REGARDING IMPORTANT
LOCAL, STATE AND
NATIONAL TOPICS.
Catch Me
If You Can
Burglaries and
car thefts are
happening in Village
neighborhoods.
Learn how to
protect your home
and belongings
once and for all.
GVTV 8 PROGRAMS
Village Showcase
Join Mayor Ron Rakowsky as he showcases
all the latest happenings and greatest events
taking place in Greenwood Village.
Beyond The Green
A program highlighting the parks, trails and
open space system in the Village.
Over 50 And Loving It!
A program focused on issues and events
affecting people 50+ years of age.
Safety Matters In Greenwood Village
Learn about safety issues in Greenwood
Village and techniques to help keep you and
your family safe.
GV Business Connections
Get an inside look at the business
community of Greenwood Village and learn
about some important business topics.
GV Kids, Ink! ® News
Hosted by youth news reporters, this
program features youth activities and events
in the community.
The Village Insider
Get a glimpse of the people and projects
behind the doors at City Hall.
Colorado Connected
Produced by the Colorado Communications
and Utility Alliance (CCUA), the program
features programs on regional issues.
NASA 360
Produced by the National Institute of
Aerospace for NASA, this program examines
how technologies developed by and for
NASA are used in everything from space
exploration to everyday consumer products.
Graceful Aging
Enjoy this program to learn about elder care
needs. You’ll laugh, think and be inspired to
improve your life.
Denver Press Club
Hosted by the Denver Press Club, this
program features discussions with members
of the press and community.
Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch
A powerfully fun and effective workout that
will lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,
muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy dose
of cardio, strength and stretch moves and
finish up feeling energized for the start and
end of your day.
PG. 6 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
GOVERNMENT
MAKING A difference
2017 SPECIAL
ELECTION RESULTS
BALLOT QUESTION FAILS
On June 6, 2017, Greenwood Village
held a Special Election for citizens to
vote on the following ballot question:
Shall Ordinance No. 04, Series of
2017, amending the Greenwood
Village Comprehensive Plan by
adopting the Orchard Station Subarea
Plan, as recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission on
October 18, 2016, and as amended by
City Council on March 20, 2017, be
adopted?
Yes
No
The following are the official results of
the June 6, 2017 Special Election. as
canvassed and certified on June 14,
2017.
For more information about the 2017
Special Election, please call City Clerk
Susan Ortiz at 303-486.5752 or email
sortiz@greenwoodvillage.com. GV
ELECTION RESULTS
Question No. 1 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 TOTAL
Yes 417 418 217 431 1488
No 1519 728 1373 996 4616
VOTER TURNOUT BY DISTRICT
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 TOTAL
# of Active Voters 3165 2868 2639 2623 11295
# of Ballots Voted 1936 1146 1590 1427 6099
Turnout 61.17% 39.96% 60.25% 54.40% 53.997%
GOLDSMITH GULCH
TRAIL EXTENSION AND
CALEY AVENUE UNDERCROSSING
RIBBON CUTTING RESCHEDULED, JULY 18
Citizens are invited to celebrate the completion of the Goldsmith
Gulch Trail Extension and Caley Avenue Undercrossing project at
a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The
extension of the trail provides added safety for pedestrians by
allowing users to access the RTD bus and light rail station and the
Village Center from the north without crossing traffic. Funding of
the project was provided through a partnership between
Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County Open Spaces, and the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Light refreshments will be served at the ribbon cutting and parking
will be available at the RTD parking structure at East Caley
Avenue and South Yosemite Street. Attendees are also encouraged
to access the event through the newly connected trail system.
For more information, please call Julie Liggett, Administrative
Supervisor, at 303-486-5750 or email
jliggett@greenwoodvillage.com. GV JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 7
GOVERNMENT
2017 MUNICIPAL
election
GREENWOOD
VILLAGE REGULAR
MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
This year, the City Council designated
the Village’s Regular Municipal
Election to be a coordinated election
with Arapahoe County. Arapahoe
County is conducting the November
7, 2017 Coordinated Election as a
Mail Ballot Election.
Ballots will be mailed beginning
October 16 to active registered voters
who live in Greenwood Village. If you
have not received a ballot by October
30, please call Arapahoe County
Elections at 303-795-4511 to update
your registration and request one be
mailed to you. Ballots will not be
mailed after October 30. Ballots are
not forwarded by the U.S. Postal
Service.
REGISTER TO VOTE
ONLINE
If you have a Colorado State driver’s
license or ID card issued by the
Department of Revenue you may
register to vote, change your address,
update your current registration or
check the status of your registration
online at www.govotecolorado.com.
The last day to register to vote online
for the coordinated election is October
30, 2017.
REGISTER TO VOTE
IN-PERSON
You may also request and submit a
Voter Registration Form at any office
of the County Clerk and Recorder,
City of Greenwood Village, Cherry
Creek or Littleton High School, or at
any Colorado Driver’s License office.
You may also register to vote in-person
through a voter registration drive in
your community. You may also register
to vote in-person at any one of
Arapahoe County’s Voter Service and
Polling Centers through 7 p.m. on
Election Day.
A Voter Confirmation Card will be
mailed to you approximately 2-3
weeks after your application form is
processed.
In order to register to vote in
Greenwood Village, you must be:
• At least 16 years of age. (You must
be 18 years of age by the date of
the election in order to vote.)
• A citizen of the United States;
• A resident of the State of Colorado
for 22 days prior to the election.
VOTER SERVICE AND
POLLING CENTERS
Voter Service and Polling Centers will
open eight days (October 30, 2017)
prior to and including Election Day,
except for Sunday November 5, 2017.
Voters will be able to drop off their
mail ballots, register to vote or cast
their vote in person at a Voter Service
and Polling Center. Greenwood
Village City Hall has a 24 hour/7 day
drop off box in the east parking lot to
accept mail ballots.
ABSENTEE MAIL BALLOTS
If you will be out of town and unable
to receive your ballot at your registered
address you may change your address
by completing the “Change in Voter
Registration Information” form from
Arapahoe County. The form is online
at www.arapahoevotes.com or you may
vote early at a Voter Service and
Polling Center beginning October 30,
2017.
CITY COUNCIL
CANDIDATE
INFORMATION
The nomination petition process is the
first step in becoming a candidate.
Nomination petition forms will be
available in the City Clerk’s Office
Monday, July 10, 2017. A candidate
must possess the following
qualifications to run for office: be a
United States Citizen; be a registered
elector; be 18 years of age by Election
Day; and have lived in the Village and
the specific District for one year
immediately preceding the election.
Candidates for the office of City
Council must be nominated by at least
twenty (20) registered electors from
such district.
Greenwood Village has prepared its
comprehensive Election information
and Candidate Guide to help ensure
that Village residents are informed
regarding Council candidates and the
Village’s 2017 Election. This
Information Guide will be available
beginning Friday, July 7, 2017,
from the City Clerk’s office at City
Hall.
WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
If you desire to be a write-in candidate
for this election, an affidavit of intent
must be filed with the City Clerk by
the person whose name is written in
by the close of business on September
5, 2017. No write-in vote for any
municipal office shall be counted
unless an affidavit of intent of the
write-in candidate has been filed.
Village Residency and age
requirements to hold any municipal
office must still be met.
For additional information regarding
candidacy, election forms and filing
requirements, please call the Election
line at 303-804-4113. GV
PG. 8 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
GOVERNMENT
ENSURING A SAFE
community
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY TIPS
KEEPING YOUR HOME
AND VEHICLE SAFE
The Greenwood Village Police Department has seen an
increase in vehicle break-ins and residential burglaries
(especially through open garages). The priority of the Police
Department is to protect residents and businesses from
crime, but to effectively sustain a crime-free environment
requires an active, engaged, and aware community.
Remember — the most important single act you can do is
to be aware of your surroundings at all times and call the
Police to report crimes or suspicious activities! As an
observer, if the situation doesn’t look or feel right, it probably
is not. By going with your instincts, your actions could help
deter a crime in progress.
Provided below are some important tips to ensure your safety
in your home and neighborhood:
HOME SAFETY
• Always keep your doors locked — even if you are home.
• Never let anyone know you are alone in the house.
• Never let strangers inside your home.
• Always close and lock windows when leaving the house.
OPEN GARAGE DOORS
AND GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Garage
doors left
open or
stolen garage
door openers
are often an
entry point
for burglars.
Always
remember to
close your
garage doors when you are not in the garage or close enough
to see inside the garage. Also, especially at night it is
important to close all outside doors and lock them. Most
homeowners fail to realize that many thieves drive around
looking for open garage doors from which they can help
themselves to the contents.
• Do not leave the garage remote inside your vehicle.
• Install motion sensor lights on sheds and garages.
• Keep bushes/trees around garage and sheds pruned to
improve natural surveillance.
VEHICLE
SECURITY
• Always keep
your vehicle
locked up (even
when parked in
front of your
home or in
your driveway).
• Do not leave anything of value in the vehicle; take them with
you or lock in the trunk. This is especially true for a purse,
IPad, GPS, cell phones, computers, or money.
• Remove your garage door opener from your vehicle when
parked in your driveway or on the street.
• Do not warm up your vehicle in the morning without being
in it.
• Park your vehicle in areas that are highly visible and well lit.
• Never hide a second set of keys inside your vehicle.
GOING OUT OF TOWN OR ON VACATION
• Do not leave messages indicating that you are out of town
on your mailbox, phone or voice mail.
• Suspend paper and mail deliveries when going out of
town; or have a friend or neighbor pick up newspapers,
mail, and flyers from your yard or door.
• Call the Police Department at 303-773-2525 or request a
Vacation House Watch or online at greenwoodvillage.com.
Officers will increase patrols around your home while you
are away.
LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC TIMERS
• Use electric timers inside your home to turn on lights,
T.V. or radios during your absence.
• At night or if away, lower window shades, keep lights on
in at least two locations.
• Motion detector lights are very effective in deterring
crime. They also light up your driveway or entry doors
when you are leaving or coming home.
• Dusk to dawn lighting is a strong deterrent against
criminal activity, and it constantly lights up your entry
doors and possible obstacles that would otherwise be
unseen.
As always, we are here to help you feel safe and secure in
your homes and businesses. For more information about
home or business safety, please call the Greenwood Village
Police Department at 303-773-2525. For emergencies, please
call 9-1-1. GV
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 9
GOVERNMENT
OUR NATURAL
environment
CONSERVE WATER AND SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WATER BILLS
Greenwood Village is partnering once again with Denver Water as part of the Water Saver Partnership to educate residents
on ways to save water and money on their water bills while maintaining the beauty found in Village neighborhoods.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN TO
WATER WISELY DURING
SMART IRRIGATION MONTH
July is a busy time for watering, which is why the Irrigation
Association deemed it Smart Irrigation Month — an annual
reminder to use water wisely.
Smart irrigation means keeping your system in shape. Do a
walk-through of each watering zone once a week to check
for:
• Leaks and broken or clogged heads
• Filters that need to be cleaned
• Wet areas indicating leaks or low-head drainage
• Dry spots showing a need to adjust sprinkler heads
Adjustments that can keep sprinkler heads in the efficiency
game include:
• Changing spray patterns or positions to water plants, not
sidewalks or asphalt
• Removing obstructions that prevent even water
distribution
• Moving head height as plants grow taller
By planting carefully, watering efficiently and maintaining
your irrigation system, you can save water and see better
results.
Learn how to water wisely by following the rules at
denverwater.org/SummerWatering.
BENEFITS OF MULCH
As we head into summer, temperatures are rising and plants
are getting thirsty. One way to conserve water during these
hot and dry days is to apply mulch around shrubs and in
flower beds to keep the soil moist and cool. Mulch that is
high in organic material (think wood chips) holds moisture
in the soil and around the plants meaning you won’t have to
water as much.
Here are five good reasons to use organic mulch around your
trees, shrubs and other plants according to the Associated
Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC)*:
• Seasonal mulching decreases evaporation rates from the
soil by as much as 35 percent, which makes for efficient
water use.
• Mulching also suppresses weed growth. If there are fewer
weeds in your yard, there are fewer plants competing with
your landscape plants for nutrients and moisture. That’s
another water savings.
• A healthy layer of mulch insulates plants and helps protect
their roots from the extreme temperature shifts we
experience in Colorado.
• As mulch breaks down, it becomes nutritious organic
matter, which promotes future healthy growth.
• Like frosting on a cake, mulch creates an even appearance
across the landscape and provides year-round color,
texture and interest.
ALCC’s tips about mulch:
• Mulches recycled from local pruning debris can be put
back into the landscape as a healthy amendment. Locallysourced
mulch is a sustainable option by supporting the
local economy and lessening the carbon footprint.
• Because it is derived from organic material, it settles onto
the soil and does not blow away like mulch that has been
recycled from treated wood products such as pallets. It
must, however, first be watered in so that it settles.
• Over time, organic mulch breaks down and completes the
cycle of returning to the earth from which it came.
*(c) 2016 Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado. All
rights reserved. June 10, 2016.
PG. 10 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
GOVERNMENT
HOW TO TELL IF
WE’VE HAD A GOOD
RUNOFF SEASON
Most of the Denver area’s water
supply comes from mountain
snowpack that melts and runs
downstream into our system of
storage reservoirs. This process is
aptly called “runoff.”
Denver Water captures runoff from
snowpack in the Upper Colorado
River and Upper South Platte River
basins. This year, the snowpack
there was 100 percent of the
normal amount and 108 percent of
normal, respectively.
Hurray! This must mean it’s been a
good runoff season, right?
Not so fast said Cindy Brady, water
resource engineer for Denver Water.
“While it all starts with a solid
snowpack season — which we
fortunately had this year — there’s
much more factored into the
equation when determining what it
will mean for water supply,” she
said.
It starts with the type of snow.
Believe it or not, Brady said not all
snow is created equal, as this
infographic illustrates. (Hint: We
prefer the wet stuff.)
Beyond that, weather and
environmental conditions play an
important part in filling our
reservoirs.
Let’s take a closer look at those
factors and how they’re affecting
snowmelt this year: (see attached
graphic)
Learn more about how clouds,
wind and soaked soil affect runoff
at denverwaterTAP.org. GV
Weather and environmental
conditions, like sun, clouds,
wind and soil moisture affect
how much mountain snow
makes it to rivers and
streams, and ultimately,
Denver Water’s reservoirs.
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JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 11
GOVERNMENT
ENHANCING OUR
community
MUSIC TO OUR EARS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
PLAYGROUND NOW OPEN
AT WESTLANDS PARK
On June 12, the Village celebrated the
grand opening of its first musical
instrument playground at Westlands
Park. Approximately 60 attendees braved
a windy June evening to listen to Pan
Generations and try out the new
musical instruments at the park.
The idea of placing outdoor musical
instruments at Westlands Park stemmed
from Village resident Lita Saltzman who
championed the Parks, Trails and
Recreation Commission’s desire to bring
music to Village parks. A steering
committee comprised of local school teachers,
members of the PTR Commission, the Arts and
Humanities Council, PTR staff, and the resident
who proposed the project was formed. The
committee reviewed many types of outdoor
musical instruments and proposed a grouping
based on the sound produced, playability, size,
and cost while ensuring a well-rounded mix of
instruments with a wide public appeal. Funding
for the project was included in the 2016 Capital
Improvement Program.
At the grand opening, Mayor Rakowsky along
with members of the Parks, Trails and Recreation
Commission, Vice Chair Kathy McClintock and
Arts and Humanities Councilmember Catherine
Huggins delivered remarks about the excellent
outcome of the project and the importance of
bringing the community together through
amenities such as music in the parks.
If you haven’t had a chance to try these unusual
and beautiful instruments, stop by Westlands
Park at 5701 South Quebec Street. The musical
instrument playground is located between the
water feature and dolphin pond.
For more information, please call Suzanne
Moore, Director of Parks, Trails, and Recreation
at 303-708-6142 or email at
smoore@greenwoodvillage.com. GV
PG. 12 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
GOVERNMENT
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 13
GOVERNMENT
CENTENNIAL
airport
GREENWOOD VILLAGE
WILL FOLLOW THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
OF METROPLEX-DENVER
TO COMPLETION
In 1998, Centennial Airport began a FAR Part 150, which is
a voluntary program that looked at noise compatibility
around Centennial Airport. Two elements were covered
within this study: Noise Exposure Map and a Noise
Compatibility Program. In 2008, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) published the Record of Approval,
which evaluated 12 recommended procedures. However, not
all procedures were approved. Currently the Noise Exposure
Map is being updated using a series of noise contours daynight
sound levels (DNL) depicting 75 through 50 DNL.
These day-night sound levels are an average noise level over a
24-hour period. When we compare these noise exposure
contours over a period of time, we can see if noise has grown
in a specific area. However, the redesigns of Denver airspace
no longer use DNL noise contours.
Several years ago, the FAA introduced RNAV or Area
Navigation. It worked to redesign airspace in the Denver
Metropolitan Area between Denver International Airport,
Centennial and Rocky Mountain Airports. Because of new
technologies, RNAV sought to modernize the national
airspace system. The RNAV process was a collaborative
process between airports, users, FAA, and residents. However,
the Environmental Assessment (EA) of RNAV used
population centroids in order to evaluate noise impacts
closest to Denver airports. Instead of using DNL Noise
Contours as in the FAR Part 150, the new measurement was
not compatible with DNL Noise Contours. This fact has
been discussed with the FAA and it is paramount that,
moving forward, the FAA uses many means of measure so
that the public has a clear understanding of aircraft noise
impacts on residential areas. DNL 65-50 noise contours
should be among them. The public must be able to
determine if there was a flight tract change over a property
and if the impact is substantial. The units of measure should
be consistent from one FAA report to another.
Without explanation to communities, the FAA introduced
Metroplex-Denver, another redesign of the metropolitan
airspace. It is not clear at this time, what routes into or out of
Centennial Airport the FAA proposes. Are they the same or
different than RNAV? If they are the same or different, the
FAA should evaluate the cumulative effect the
implementation of both redesigns create as far as noise
impacts on citizens. The FAA assured us that there would be
no additional impacts. As the redesign process proceeds,
Greenwood Village continues to comment regarding the EA
to the FAA, the Village needs to see modeled effects of both
redesigns together not independent of each other.
When RNAV’s environmental noise impacts were studied,
alternatives were evaluated at low-level altitudes allowing
routes to be analyzed for potential impacts over residential
homes. Metroplex-Denver proposes only to evaluate impacts
at high altitudes in their Environmental Assessment (EA). Its
Environmental Assessment (EA) may not follow potential
routes all the way to the ground, where most disruption
occurs to residential communities. As the EA moves forward,
Greenwood Village will want to see low-altitude impacts
analyzed.
At the public meeting on April 18, 2017, the FAA stated that
no additional noise would be created for citizens of
Greenwood Village. As this study evolves time will tell. More
information about this redesign is coming forward. The FAA
needs to be upfront with the Environmental Assessments of
its Denver airports. It needs to make sure all redesigns of
airspace are evaluated together for the cumulative effect of
noise and it needs to ensure that low-altitude landings and
take-offs are assessed, not just aircraft noise at high altitudes,
which affect few people of the ground. Units of measure
clearly need consistency from studies to redesigns.
Back in 1998 during the creation of the FAR Part 150,
Greenwood Village proposed a flight track known as 010
degree heading, one of 12 recommendations. As planes took
off from Centennial Airport to the north, they would turn
and fly over the Cherry Creek Reservoir while gaining
altitude over the water. Although not exactly “010 degree
heading” today, this northern track is being tested at night
involving planes using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This
route is a product of RNAV, and Greenwood Village, in
written comments, encourages the FAA through Metroplex-
Denver to expand this route to IFR daytime traffic. GV
Information for this article was provided by former
Councilmember and Centennial Airport Community Noise
Roundtable Member Karen Blilie.
PG. 14 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
GOVERNMENT
ENSURING A SAFE
community
2017 GVPD YOUTH ACADEMY
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 15
GOVERNMENT
TAKEnote
SMOKE FREE FACILITY
Out of respect for all patrons, Fiddler’s Green
Amphitheatre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is only
allowed in designated areas outside of the venue.
Attendees are also reminded that Colorado State law
prohibits smoking marijuana in public. For more
information, visit goodtoknowcolorado.com. GV
CONCERT NOISE COMPLAINT LINE
If you have a complaint about the noise from shows
conducted at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, please call the
Greenwood Village Noise Complaint Line at 303-486-8275.
GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
PRESENTS THE 21ST ANNUAL FREE
CONCERTS AT
THE CRESCENT
ALL SHOWS ARE ON TUESDAYS,
7-8:30 p.m. The park opens at 5 p.m.
Concerts to be held at the Crescent Ampitheater, DTC Blvd. at
Belleview Ave., located east of YaYa's Euro Bistro.
Bring your friends, family and a picnic dinner and enjoy
eight exciting evenings of fun and entertainment.
Crescent Park is a smoke-free environment,
and please plan to leave your pets at home.
Don’t forget:
There will be a designated area for all lawn chairs.
July 11 — Mr. Majestyk’s Track Revival
July 18 — Premium Diesel
July 25 — New Sensation
August 1 — Legends Lost Tribute
Concerts are open to the public and free parking is available
in designated surface lots. There will be NO scheduled rain
dates this year.
For more information: 720-244-0722,
www.ConcertsAtTheCrescent.com.
PG. 16 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
BUSINESS
ParkDIA Standard Rates & Special Offers
Parking Uncovered Covered Valet
Standard Rates $6.85/day $13.85/day $16.85/day
GV Resident Rates $6.17/day $12.47/day $15.17/day
GV Corporate Rates $5.83/day $11.78/day $14.33/day
Contact Benjamin Ray, 303-501-8838, bray@forumre.com;
or Joe Liggett, 970-988-8077, jliggett@forumre.com.
The Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce is proud to
announce its partnership with ParkDIA. In March 2017
ParkDIA joined the Chamber in support of the local
community to increase the offerings provided to all residents
of Greenwood Village.
Founded in 2015, ParkDIA is the closest, fastest and least
expensive parking near DIA. Of the new partnership,
Benjamin Ray, ParkDIA’s Vice President of Marketing and
Sales says, “We are excited to join the Greenwood Village
Chamber board to increase the Chamber’s reach within the
community.
Benjamin Ray and Joe Liggett will assist in community
outreach via effective marketing and communication
strategies. “Our strategic role in the Chamber will give back
to a community that plays an important role in the larger
Denver-Metro area. We believe that there are a vast number
of ways to increase the focus on upcoming philanthropic
initiatives and community-building opportunities,” says Joe
Liggett, Director of Operations for ParkDIA.
ParkDIA is extending special pricing to Greenwood Village
residents, businesses and Chamber members. Greenwood
Village residents can receive 10% off at ParkDIA through
2017 (use promo code GREENWOOD). In order to take
advantage of this opportunity, residents will need to make a
parking reservation at www.parkdia.com.
For businesses and Chamber members looking to add a
benefit for their employee base, ParkDIA will be offering
15% off. Please contact Joe Liggett (information below) to
sign your business up for a corporate membership at no cost
to you.
Please download the ParkDIA Mobile Application and
create an account to get started today. Visit
www.parkdia.com for more information on the facility.
Visit our Web site at: ww.dtcchamber.com
E-mail us: admin@gvchamber.com
Phone: 303-290-9922
7600 Landmark Way
Suite 1615
Greenwood Village
CO 80111
Fax: 303-962-4640
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 17
BUSINESS
BUSINESSspotlight
JV&V GOLDMASTERS
8933 East Union Avenue, Suite 208 • 720-242-6504, 720-469-6138 (c)
jvvgoldmasters@gmail.com • Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy the experience of
wearing, seeing, and owning exquisite
custom made jewelry? Are you looking
to create a totally unique look to your
jewelry collection? Have you always
wanted to craft a piece of jewelry that
speaks to your heart, but wasn’t sure
where to begin? If so, then Juan Vargas
of locally owned and operated JV&V
Goldmasters in the Village will bring
his craftsmanship and passion to create
just the perfect custom jewelry that
you envision!
Juan Vargas’ personal mission with
JV&V has always been to make people
happy with his custom jewelry and
watch repair business. His newly
established location in the Village in
early 2016 is accessible to the DTC
community and beyond. Juan will
gladden you beyond all you desire
with distinctive “one of a kind” pieces.
Customers locally and world-wide
have been dazzled with his signature
work. “I want to be proud of what my
customers receive,” said Juan. “It
makes me happy when I can create
just the look and expression that my
customers desire.”
Juan is now celebrating his 40th year
as a jeweler, starting out in the L.A.
area, having been rooted within a
close-knit family of accomplished
jewelers. He learned the trade at a very
young age along with his seven
brothers and two sisters. He molded
his knowledge and experience with all
facets of jewelry design; from gold
repair to polishing, to learning the
entire trade. His creativity and skill in
jewelry design is matched with an
extremely strong inner work ethic to
be the best at what he does ... giving
each and every piece of work a unique
design that captures the unique vision
of the customer.
From the moment you walk into his
showroom you will see a complete
display of a variety of creations. The
modeling of your design will be
fashioned with a CAD (Computer-
Aided Design). Juan will be open to
changes and enhancements throughout
the process. His work area is open and
accessible so you can partner in his
design and repair work. Repair,
polishing, design, diamond setting
stones, and recreating new pieces from
old pieces are routinely performed.
Juan’s wife Norma assists him in the
creative process from the initial
consultation to the final production.
From engagement rings and wedding
rings to men’s jewelry he will provide a
custom experience from beginning to
end. Verbal appraisals will also be
made on all items of jewelry, in
addition to designing class rings,
pendants, earrings, religious items, etc.
No matter what the work is, their
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PG. 18 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
BUSINESS
NEW GV businesses
CLOUD SERVICES DISTRIBUTOR
Pax8, Incorporated
6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle,
Suite 1500
720-500-3835
COUNSELING SERVICES
Anew Counseling for
Individuals & Relationships
5650 Greenwood Plaza
Boulevard, Suite 200
303-503-9140
DENTISTRY
Z Dental Professionals P.C.
8200 East Belleview Avenue,
Suite 460-E
303-929-0886
ESCAPE ROOMS
Epic Escape Game
9600 East Arapahoe Road,
Suite 212
303-284-9610
FILM FINANCING
Argent Media Group, LLC
8000 East Prentice Avenue,
Suite C-5
303-952-2581
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Onus IV Hydration
5425 Landmark Place,
Suite 103-D
720-417-9590
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Private Retirement Benefits
Consultants, LLC
6312 South Fiddlers Green Circle
303-995-5026
IT CONSULTING SERVICES
T4S Partners, Incorporated
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 105
720-379-4070
MEDIATION AND
ARBITRATION SERVICES
Rose-Anne Landau, P.C.
5460 South Quebec Street,
Suite 330
303-221-4748
MORTGAGE COMPANY
CHL Mortgage,
Citywide Home Loans
5900 South University Boulevard,
Suite C-7
720-506-2719
Colten Mortgage
6021 South Syracuse Way,
Suite 104
303-835-9928
Diamond Residential
Mortgage Corporation
7730 East Belleview Avenue,
Suite A-105
303-407-4090
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Belleview Spine and Wellness
5191 South Yosemite Street,
Suite A
303-771-3102
PHYSICAL THERAPY
A Personalized
Physical Therapist
6021 South Syracuse Way,
Suite 105
720-810-3743
REAL ESTATE BROKER
Bolsinger Real Estate,
Incorporated
9250 East Costilla Avenue,
Suite 655
303-748-2722
Weichert Realtors Professionals
9250 East Costilla Avenue,
Suite 655
303-302-4000
SCIENTIFIC SERVICES
AECOM Field Services, LLC
6200 South Quebec Street
303-694-2770
TRADE SHOW PRODUCTS
VIP Exhibits, Incorporated
6835 South Dayton Street
303-979-2500
BUSINESSES
UNDER NEW
MANAGEMENT
GAS STATION
Conoco
9171 East Arapahoe Road
303-790-9470
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Lippa Beers & Associates P.C.
8101 East Prentice Avenue,
Suite 750
303-771-1040
SKIN CARE
7e Fit Spa
9555 East Arapahoe Road,
Suite 16
303-862-6859
VETERINARIAN HOSPITAL
Cherry Hills Animal
Hospital, LLC
5910 South University Boulevard
303-730-3248
business spotlight
continued from page 18
focus is being competitively priced and honest.
From the stone(s) to the setting, to the type, color and finish
of the metal, you will have a say in every element of the
design process. The selection of diamonds and/or gemstones
curated will have your specific needs in mind. Juan is adept
at translating a customer’s verbal request into material reality.
Juan is extremely skilled in repair and he also enjoys
challenging assignments. Their showroom also has a selection
of one of a kind original designs as well, which are available
for immediate sale. Alterations for earring attachments,
converting rings to pendants or pendants to rings, earrings to
cufflinks, and pendants to brooches, no job is too small.
Special orders and all kinds of repair are also performed. He
will perform sizing, stone replacement, reconstruction, and
polishing as well. The combination of unique gems and years
of experience result in objects and jewelry that will stand the
test of time.
JV&V is open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. If you have a great idea
for a unique piece of custom jewelry, schedule an initial
consultation today. Mention the article in the month of July
and receive a free personal jewelry cleaning while you wait.
Creating personal items for wear or display in styles that are
traditional, commercial, original artistic, or functional is now
a reality. Bring your story to life with a visit to JV&V, where
professionalism and craftsmanship shine! GV
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 19
ARTS AND RECREATION
GREENWOOD VILLAGE DAY
JULY 29, 2017
Village Greens Park • 2-9:30 p.m.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
2-7 p.m.
Paddle boarding, rock climbing, foosball, soccer darts,
trampolines, golf, inflatables, carnival rides,
carnival games, dodgeball, hands-on art, baseball,
face painting, preschool fun and more . . .
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese,
fries, salads, and gelato available for purchase.
Free snow cones and water.
CONCERTS
DOTSERO Jazz Band • 6:30-7:45 p.m.
WASH PARK Band • Begins at 8:15 p.m.
Fireworks directly following concerts.
Tickets and parking passes available at City Hall
July 5 - 27 • Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
A special event for the residents of Greenwood Village
303-486-5773
PG. 20 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
ARTS AND RECREATION
ART events
GALLERY HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
GV ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
1ST PLACE WINNER $4,000 – DIANNA LINK – LITTLETON HIGH SCHOOL – MUSIC
American composer Dianna Link (b. 1999) grew up in Denver, Colorado and
is a graduate of Littleton High School. Dianna’s musical experiences began at
age three, when she sang in a choir at church. Piano lessons began for her in
third grade, and Dianna discovered a love of the flute at age 10. Her flute
playing has brought her to Hawaii, Boston, and Germany, and has played in
the Colorado All-State Orchestra, the Continental League Honor Orchestra,
and the University of Colorado Honor Band. In 2016, Dianna was awarded
the Colorado Flute Association’s High School Flute Solo Competition. She
currently studies with the principal flute of the Colorado Symphony, Brook
Ferguson, and Katy Wherry.
Dianna’s composing started in earnest during her junior year of high school,
resulting in her writing several chamber music and orchestral pieces before
graduating with honors in May of 2017. Her accolades include being chosen
by the Denver Young Artists Orchestra as their inaugural Composition
Competition winner, which resulted in the orchestra premiering her piece
Ebullient at Boettcher Concert Hall and winning the University of Colorado
High School Composition Competition. Dianna premiered her flute concerto with the Littleton High School orchestra in spring
2017. In addition, she has been featured recently on the Colorado spotlight on CPR Classical for both her orchestral and
chamber works. Dianna currently studies with New York City-based composer Stephanie Ann Boyd and will attend University of
Colorado at Boulder in autumn 2017.
2ND PLACE WINNER $2,000 – SAM THEOBALD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE RESIDENT –
DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS – THEATER
When I was young, my mother was faced with the task of finding something to do
with her extroverted, energized, and electrified son. She put me through soccer,
tennis, and hip hop classes, all of which I had trouble finding a passion for.
Eventually, on a last straw, she signed me up for Shakespeare Club at Belleview
Elementary School, and I fell in love. From the first day, I was excited to learn about
the bard and the techniques I could use on stage. Enthused that she was finally able
to entertain the son that she had attempted to amuse with a vast assortment of
hobbies, my mother quickly signed me up for acting classes, where I learned a
spectrum of theatrical styles, from pantomime to improvisation. In seventh grade, I
was accepted into Denver School of the Arts, where I was exposed to more
concentrations besides acting such as: sound design, lighting design, and directing.
Now, as a graduate of DSA, I am continuing my pursuit by studying Theatre Arts at
Boston University. It is there that I will be able to learn as much as I can about what
goes in to building a beautiful and creative show. I hope to emphasize my degree in
directing and potentially get a masters in the field. I am comfortable with many
outcomes that my life may have, but my current goal is to own a theatre company
with my friends where I would have the ability to create art based off of sparks of
inspiration. The Greenwood Village Arts Scholarship provides a stepping stone for
me to pursue those interests further, something that I am forever grateful for.
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 21
ARTS AND RECREATION
THE VILLAGE READ
COMING THIS SUMMER
This summer the Greenwood Village Cultural Arts Program
has partnered with the Arapahoe Libraries to present the first
ever “Village Read.” The program is modeled
after Chicago’s successful “One Book, One
Chicago” project. The idea encourages adults
of all ages to read one book and participate in
thought-provoking discussions and activities
derived from the chosen book.
Credit for the original idea is given to
Nancy Pearl, a Seattle librarian. “It’s based
on the idea of community. My idea was
that people would come together who
would never come together any other way.
Literature brings them together because a
book touches them,” she said.
Goals of the program include:
• To encourage leisure reading.
• To encourage community collaboration
throughout the region.
• To provide a variety of means of participation through
book discussions and other activities.
• To provide resources for book discussion groups.
The group has chosen the book “Lake of Fire” by Colorado
author Mark Stevens as this year’s “Village Read” book. Set in
Colorado, the story follows hunting guide Allison
Coil as she tries to find out what happened to
a body found after a wildfire ravages the
Colorado Flat Tops. Many activities are being
planned around the themes from the book.
Keep your eye out this summer for more
information and a complete listing of activities.
The book is available for purchase at The Friends
of Arapahoe Libraries Bookstore at the Koelbel
Library and the Curtis Center for the Arts.
Arapahoe Libraries will also have extra copies
available to check out. We look forward to seeing
you at the many activities planned for August.
Information and reviews of the book can be found at
www.goodreads.com, keyword: Lake Of Fire.
VILLAGE READ
THESE EVENTS ARE FREE
AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
VILLAGE READ MAYOR’S KICK-OFF
Wednesday, August 2 • 7 p.m.
Koelbel Library
Join Greenwood Village Mayor Ron
Rakowsky as he kicks off a month of
Village Read activities. Mayor Rakowsky
will discuss his take on the book and
author Mark Stevens will be on hand for
the discussion and to answer any
questions.
AUTHOR TALK WITH FOCUS 50+
Monday, August 7 • 9 a.m.
Koelbel Library Room A — Free and open
to anyone over the age of 50
This is an opportunity to get up close and
personal with author Mark Stevens. Mark
will lead a small group discussion on the
book, answer questions and share his
inspiration for this and his many other
books.
SURVIVING OFF THE LAND
IN COLORADO
Tuesday, August 8 • 6:30 p.m.
GV City Hall, Community Room
Erica Marciniec, aka Wild Food Girl, has
been foraging on and off since she was a
child. She has great enthusiasm for
finding, studying, identifying, tasting,
experimenting with, and creating delicious
meals with edible wild plants. Erica will
help you learn where to search for, how to
identify, and ways to eat various wild
foods that can be found in Colorado.
DONNELLE JOHNSON –
HUNTING GUIDE
Thursday, August 10 • 7 p.m.
Koelbel Library
Donnelle Johnson is a hunter,
fisherwoman, CPA, photographer and a
musician. She and her husband David are
co-founders of HuntData, a
comprehensive mapping site for hunters.
Donnelle spends much of her time
promoting women and youth in the
outdoors. Come hear about her
experiences as a woman hunter and her
adventures in the Colorado Flat Tops.
WRITERS WORKSHOP
WITH MARK STEVENS
Saturday, August 12 • 2 p.m.
Koelbel Library
Acclaimed author Mark Stevens will lead a
workshop and discuss his writing style,
his inspiration and the business of
writing.
FIGHTING WILDFIRES IN COLORADO
Monday, August 14 • 7 p.m.
Koelbel Library
Come hear real fire fighters discuss their
experience battling wildfires across
Colorado.
WRITERS WORKSHOP
WITH MARK STEVENS
Thursday, August 17 • 7 p.m.
Koelbel Library
Acclaimed author Mark Stevens will lead a
workshop and discuss his writing style,
his inspiration and the business of
writing.
CLOSING CELEBRATION
Free Concert and Ice Cream Social
with “Let Them Roar” and
special guest “The Cody Sisters”
Thursday, August 31 • 6 p.m.
Curtis Park
Join us as we celebrate the closing of the
first ever Village Read program and the
month of activities with a party in the
park. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music
from Let Them Roar and The Cody Sisters.
We will have free ice cream for all
courtesy of Nugs Ice Cream and a tequila
tasting inside the Curtis Center for the
Arts courtesy of Bouzy Wine and Spirits.
Plus we will have food trucks on hand.
PG. 22 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017
ARTS AND RECREATION
FROM THE AUTHOR —
What’s the right
word —
honored,
thrilled,
excited? All of
the above?
Thanks to all
the people
behind the
“Village Read”
project who
selected Lake of
Fire for this
group
experience and
who have
developed such
Mark Stevens
imaginative
ideas for related events and presentations. The evening
of sampling tequilas, which just happens to be Allison
Coil’s favorite campfire sipping beverage, is particularly
inspired. Lake of Fire takes place, as do all the books in
the Allison Coil Mystery Series, on the Flat Tops
Wilderness in Western Colorado. The events in Lake of
Fire take place during a massive wildfire and the story
revolves around themes of climate change and a band of
violent anti-government terrorists, with a dollop of
devolution to go with it. Scenes in the wilderness are
mixed with action in Glenwood Springs, Meeker and the
tiny town of Buford (which just happens to be located
on the western end of one of the most scenic byways in
the state of Colorado).
When I wrote Lake of Fire, I was inspired by a terrific
non-fiction called Dead Run by Dan Schultz. That book
explored the trio of killers who provoked the largest
manhunt in Colorado history, which took place in 1998
outside Cortez in the southwestern corner of the state.
Schultz looked at these individuals, who considered
themselves “sovereigns,” people who need nothing from
government and want nothing from government. Anyone
who followed the recent siege at the Malheur National
Wildlife Refuge knows that this movement is still
around, if not growing.
I hope readers enjoy getting to know Allison Coil and the
other major characters including Allison’s boyfriend
Colin McKee, her neighbor Trudy Heath, newspaper
reporter Duncan Bloom, and a devolutionist named
(what else?) Devo. Again, many thanks to Arapahoe
Libraries, Greenwood Village and the Curtis Center for
the Arts for featuring Lake of Fire. I am really looking
forward to August.
JULY 2017 | GV NEWSLETTER PG. 23
6060 South Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591
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ENGLEWOOD, CO
PERMIT #799
ARTS AND RECREATION
ART events
GALLERY HOURS
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779
CURTIS CENTER OPENING DELAYED
Curtis Center for the Arts is under construction to deliver an even better experience to our patrons.
As all good things take time, we will be closed until October 14 when we reopen for the Opening Reception of the All Colorado Show.
CHALK WALL CREATED AT
CURTIS CENTER BY SCOUTS
Greenwood Village Eagle Scout Trent Fowler needed to
find a project to complete another badge. With a little help
from Parks, Trails and Recreation commission member
Brent Neiser and Greenwood Village Cultural Arts
Coordinator Chris Stevens, he found one. A couple of walls
outside Curtis had been graffitied over the year and had
become quite an eyesore. That’s where the idea was born to
create a chalk wall and give kids (and adults) the chance to
create their own temporary artwork.
After three days of hard work, sandblasting, sandpapering,
two undercoats of paint, and two coats of blackboard paint
the chalk wall was born. Now a box full of chalk is waiting
for the community to create their own temporary “graffiti”
at the Curtis Center for the Arts.
PG. 24 GV NEWSLETTER | JULY 2017