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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@ 


303-804-4138 

Leslie Schluter 

lschluter@ 


303-804-4135 

Steve Moran 

smoran@ 


303-804-4133 

T.J. Gordon 

tgordon@ 


303-804-4132 

Dave Bullock 

dbullock@ 


303-804-4137 

Darryl Jones 

djones@ 


303-804-4136 

George Lantz 

glantz@ 


303-804-4134 

Tom Bishop 

tbishop@ 


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 


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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GOVERNMENT 


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. 


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 


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 


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. 


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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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 


GOVERNMENT 


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. 


GOVERNMENT 

ENSURING A SAFE 

community 

2017 GVPD YOUTH ACADEMY 


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. 


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 


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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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 


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 


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 



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. 



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. 


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. 


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. 


Come hear real fire fighters discuss their 

experience battling wildfires across 

Colorado. 

WRITERS WORKSHOP 

WITH MARK STEVENS 

Thursday, August 17 • 7 p.m. 


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. 



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. 



Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 

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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.

GV Newsletter 7-17 website

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