gv sept 2014 web

STAY ALERT FOR ACTIVITIES IN YOURNEIGHBORHOODS It happens in a matter of minutes, and sometimes seconds. Itwill happen before you even realize or determine whatincident already occurred. The majority of incidents occur

when we are at work, or asleep. Unfortunately,crime happens in Greenwood Village. Burglaries and vehicle thefts are the primarycrimes that happen in your neighborhood. No matter the size of your home, or the makeand model of your car, criminals will look forany opportunity. When they find it, they willtake it.

Your Police Department works to identify andapprehend the perpetrators who victimize ourVillage. Keep in mind, some of these criminalsmay act like they live or belong in yourneighborhood. Remember — the mostimportant single thing you can do is to beaware of your surroundings at all times. Call

the Police to report crimes or suspicious activities! As anobserver, if the situation doesn’t look or feel right, it probablyis not right. Go with your instincts. Your actions could helpdeter a crime in progress.

On September 12, GVTV 8 willair the next program of the series,Safety Matters in GreenwoodVillage. The program, hosted bythe Police Department, highlightsburglary and vehicle theftprevention, as well as providing very important tips to helpprevent you from becoming the next victim. I stronglyencourage you to watch this 10-minute program. Please referto page 7 of this Newsletter for the GVTV 8 schedule of airtimes. All GVTV 8 programs can also be accessed ongreenwoodvillage.com or on our YouTube Channel.

THERE IS GOOD THAT COMESOUT OF EVERY SITUATION Have you ever been involved in a situation where you said toyourself, “I can’t believe this is happening to me?!” I’m sureyou have — we all have. No matter what faces you, usuallythere is something good in it. Even the bleakest momentshave a silver lining, but you have to look for it.

The incident that occurred 14 years ago involving one of ourveteran police officers, Sergeant Tracy Thompson, fits the

pattern that even in thedarkest situations, happinesscan prevail. In August,Sergeant Thompson had theopportunity to experienceone of those happy momentswhen he was reunited withTrystan Sanchez. Tragicevents brought the twotogether in 2000 whenTrystan was only 3. SergeantThompson rescued the boyfrom his home, where hewitnessed the brutal killingof his mother during aviolent rage, along withOfficers Jared Arthur, EwanSkouse, and Eric Schmidt. Sergeant Thompson and OfficerArthur were awarded the Medal of Valor for their actions thatfateful evening. At that time, Sergeant Thompson expressedthe desire someday to give the medal to Trystan.

For over a decade, Sergeant Thompson kept a picture ofTrystan on his desk hoping that someday he would get tomeet the little boy. On the anniversary of his mother’s deathlast year, Trystan for the first time contacted SergeantThompson. Their reunion, as acclaimed by SergeantThompson, will change their lives forever. This eventreaffirms that all good deeds get noticed when you attempt todo the right thing. Positive outcomes happen when you arenot looking or when you least expect them.

Police officers like Sergeant Tracy Thompson show theirrespect for the citizens of Greenwood Village every day. Thereare many cases like Trystan Sanchez and Sergeant Thompsonwhere the incident has had a lasting emotional impact on ourofficers. In law enforcement, tragedies come with the job. Itis always rewarding to witness happy endings and seefirsthand how our officers make a difference. As I think youknow, I am proud to be a resident of Greenwood Village andI hope you are too!

ARTS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED Our quality of life includes a balanced appreciation of allaspects of life, including an appreciation for the arts.Members of the City Council and the Arts and HumanitiesCouncil (GVAHC) gathered at the August 4 City Councilmeeting to recognize this year’s Arts Council scholarshipwinners, Grace Kim and Kristina Hagman. These studentsrepresent the best of their field and we were pleased to honorthem at the City Council meeting.

G O V E R N M E N T

Ron [email protected]

MAYOR RON

P G . 2 GV N E W S L E T T E R | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4

Sergeant Tracy Thompson and Trystan Sanchez.

reports

Leslie [email protected]

T.J. [email protected]

G O V E R N M E N T

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4

Jerry [email protected]

Jeff [email protected]

Gary [email protected]

Bette [email protected]

Denise [email protected]

Tom [email protected]

Grace Kim received the first place$2,000 award. Grace graduated fromCherry Creek High School and nowplans to pursue her dreams at theLaguna College of Art and Design.She is a remarkable individual whoreceived numerous honors while inhigh school, including the Artist of the

Year (the highest honor that a studentcan receive in the visual arts program),two Gold Key awards for works of art,as well as membership in the NationalArt Honor Society. Her aspirationsinclude bringing art to the living roomand making people feel what she feltthrough animation art.

Kristina Hagman, the second placewinner of $1,000, graduated fromHeritage High School with highhonors. A few of them include theCongressional Art Contest, AP Scholarwith Distinction Award, SpanishHonor Society, and International

continued on page 4

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4 | GV N E W S L E T T E R P G . 3

NOT SURE WHO YOURELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?

Obtain a list of your state and national governmentrepresentatives at www.arapahoevotes.com

CITYcouncil

Grace Kim and family and friends Kristina Hagman and family

Heritage High School teacherreceiving check from GVAHCchair Jim Sidinger.

Mayor Ron reportscontinued from page 3Neighbors Club. One of her teachers commented that overthe course of high school, Kristina demonstrated uncannydrawing and painting abilities reinforced with creativity,flexibility in thinking, perseverance, motivation and awillingness to learn new things. Kristina’s goal is to achieve aBFA in Studio Art at the Boston Northeastern University.

Lastly, the GVAHC also provided Dr. Ryan Silva, Principalof Cherry Creek High School and Heritage High School Artteacher Mr. Phillip Bernal with advantage awards of $300and $200 respectively. These awards are intended for thepurchase of art supplies for art classes.

WIDOFF FAMILY TO TOSSBATON FOR DEREK’S DASH Opportunities to make a difference in your community aremore common than you may think. Many people serveGreenwood Village and the greater community. Their actionstake the time to make a difference, enrich the lives of manyand bring together people from all walks of life. Volunteerefforts serve as a prime example for all of us that we canmake a difference in our community.

The Widoff Family of Greenwood Village dedicated theirtime and talents for the past six years to host Derek’s Dash.Derek’s Dash is a 5K fun run and silent auction to raisemoney to fight childhood epilepsy. The event was initiated bythe Widoffs in honor of their nephew, Derek Rudawsky, whosuffers from Dravet Syndrome. Rudawsky is 19 years old andhas suffered from epilepsy since he was 6 months old. Hisparents have tried numerous treatments, but unfortunatelyhis seizures remain uncontrolled.

With assistance from hundreds of participants, volunteers,and members of the business community, the Widoffs raisedmore than $220,000 that has gone directly to research to finda cure for Dravet Syndrome. This year’s Derek’s Dash eventwill be the last for the Widoff Family as they are handing

over the reins of fundraising to the Dravet SyndromeFoundation.

On behalf of Greenwood Village, I personally extend myappreciation to Josh and Edie Widoff, and their childrenEthan and Molly. Ethan was instrumental in creating Derek’sDash and has exhibited exemplary leadership over the past sixyears to turn his idea of making a difference into reality. Youcan learn more about Derek’s Dash at dereksdash.org.

CELEBRATE THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW SEASON WITH FALL FEST HAY DAY As summer comes to an end, one of the great things aboutour beautiful State of Colorado is about to happen. We arefortunate to experience four seasons during the year. Fall is afavorite season of many people for a variety of reasons. Allthe leaves from the trees and plants change into multi-colored works of art. This season is perfect for capturingbeautiful scenic photos and spending time outdoors. Withcooler temperatures rolling in, it’s time to break out thejackets, coats, boots, scarves and hats in preparation for thechange in season. It’s also the perfect time to start makinghot cocoa, and lighting a fire in the fireplace. The Fall seasonis also full of family holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving,and the Village’s special event, Fall Fest.

This year’s Fall Fest Hay Day is for your participation whilesurrounded by friends and family as you celebrate the Fallseason. The event will be Saturday, October 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be numerous activities forthe family. Be sure to get your tickets through October 2 atthe Parks, Trails and Recreation counter in City Hall. Afterall, fall is the best time of year out of all the four seasons,especially if you love being outdoors. Just like this event, thefall season is all about family and creating memories. GV

G O V E R N M E N TG O V E R N M E N T

RAMBLE WITH RON IN SEPTEMBER

Have some ideas or suggestions to share about living orworking in Greenwood Village? Walk and talk with Mayor RonRakowsky at Westlands Park, 5701 S. Quebec Street, onTuesday, September 23 and at Tommy Davis Park, Swim ClubLot, 9200 E. Orchard Road on Monday, September 22 from7:30 to 8:30 a.m. (weather permitting). Registration is notrequired. For more information, please call the Mayor’s Officeat 303-486-5745. Check for updates of the monthly schedulefor Ramble with Ron at www.greenwoodvillage.com.


31Halloween

Last Day ForAll Colorado

Art Show

130Fall Break

Theater Camp12-4:30 p.m.

City Hall

Evening With Poe6:30 p.m.

27Fall Break

Theater Camp10 a.m.-2 p.m.

City Hall

28Fall Break


City Hall

PTR CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

29Fall Break


City Hall

Evening With Poe6:30 p.m.

21Art At Your Own

Risk! • Curtis

Open House ForAbstractionWorkshop

P&Z CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

20Pee Wee Art

4-5 p.m. • Curtis

Youth Basketball6:30-7:15 p.m.

Campus MS

City Council Study Session

6 p.m. • City Hall

26

6Youth Basketball6:30-7:15 p.m.

CampusMiddle School

City Council Study Session

6 p.m. • City HallMeeting • 7 p.m.

2

1513Youth Basketball6:30-7:15 p.m.

CampusMiddle School

16GVAHC Meeting

6:30 p.m. • Curtis

14Pee Wee Basketball

Campus MS

Art At Your OwnRisk! • Curtis

PTR CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

V I L L A G E C A L E N D A R

28 29 30 1 3Youth Drawing

4-5:15 p.m.Curtis Center

4FALL FESTCity Hall

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

5 7Pee Wee Basketball

6:30-7:15 p.m.Campus MS

Art At Your OwnRisk! • Curtis

4:30-6:30 p.m.

P&Z CommissionCity Hall • 7 p.m.

8Tentative

Walk And BikeTo School Day

8 a.m.Koelbel Library

9“How ToApproachA Gallery”Lecture by

Sandra Carson

10Youth Drawing


11

12 17Youth Drawing


18

19Make Strides

For BreastCancer Walk

9 a.m.Village Center

22 23BOAA • 6:30 p.m.

City Hall

24Youth Drawing


25

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

october2014Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM for more informationInformation is subject to change

H SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING H




GVTV 8 PROGRAMSVillage ShowcaseJoin Mayor Ron Rakowsky as heshowcases all the latest happenings andgreatest events taking place inGreenwood Village.

Beyond The Green A program highlighting the parks,trails and open space system in theVillage.

Over 50 And Loving It! A program focused on issues and eventsaffecting people 50+ years of age.

Safety Matters In Greenwood Village Learn about safety issues in GreenwoodVillage and techniques to help keep youand your family safe.

GV Business Connections Get an inside look at the business

community of Greenwood Village andlearn about some important businesstopics.

GV Kids, Ink!® News Hosted by youth news reporters, thisprogram features youth activities andevents in the community.

The Village Insider Get a glimpse of the people andprojects behind the doors at City Hall.

Colorado Connected Produced by the ColoradoCommunications and Utility Alliance(CCUA), the program featuresprograms on regional issues.

NASA 360 Produced by the National Institute ofAerospace for NASA, this programexamines how technologies developed

by and for NASA are used ineverything from space exploration toeveryday consumer products.

Graceful Aging Enjoy this program to learn aboutelder care needs. You’ll laugh, thinkand be inspired to improve your life.

Denver Press Club Hosted by the Denver Press Club, thisprogram features discussions withmembers of the press and community.

Jazz Cardio Strength StretchA powerfully fun and effectiveworkout that will lift your spirits,strengthen your heart, muscles, andcore. You’ll get a healthy dose ofcardio, strength and stretch moves andfinish up feeling energized for the startand end of your day.

G O V E R N M E N T

NEW THIS MONTH ON GVTV 8 — PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 12!

Safety MattersBurglaries and car thefts are on the risein Village neighborhoods. Watch this program to learn how you can protect your home and valuables so you don’t become a victim.

The Village Insider Learn about Code Enforcement and see how the Village’s NeighborhoodServices Officer works to ensure resident and commercial development

meet the standards of the community. During the second half of theprogram, learn about the role of a 9-1-1 Technician and

the challenges she faces on the phone with people in need. GV Kids, Ink!® News Join GV Kids, Ink! News as they catch some water fun at the Westlands Park water feature.


Don’t have Comcast cable? You can watch GVTV 8 programs on the Village Website at greenwoodvillage.com oron The City of Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

G O V E R N M E N T

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.

September Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio

6:30 a.m. Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams

9:00 a.m. Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

9:10 a.m. Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

9:20 a.m. Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50!

9:30 a.m. Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

9:40 a.m. GV Business Connections

GV Business Connections






9:50 a.m. GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

10:00 a.m. The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

10:30 a.m. NASA 360 Colorado Connected

NASA 360 ColoradoConnected

NASA 360 Colorado Connected

NASA 360

11:00 a.m. Graceful Aging

Graceful Aging

Graceful Aging

Graceful Aging

11:30 a.m. Denver Press Club

Denver Loft Sessions

Denver Press Club


Denver Press Club


Denver Press Club

Noon Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

3:00 p.m. Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio Jazz Cardio

3:30 p.m. Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams Traffic Cams

6:00 p.m. Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

7:00 p.m. Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

Village Showcase

7:10 p.m. Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

Beyond the Green

7:20 p.m. Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50! Over 50!

7:30 p.m. Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

Safety Matters

7:40 p.m. GV Business Connections







7:50 p.m. GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

GV Kids, Ink! News

8:00 p.m. The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

The Village Insider

8:30 p.m. NASA 360 Denver Loft Sessions

NASA 360 Denver Loft Sessions

NASA 360 Denver Loft Sessions

NASA 360

9:00 p.m. Graceful Aging

Colorado Connected

Graceful Aging

Colorado Connected

Graceful Aging

Colorado Connected

Graceful Aging

9:30 p.m. Denver Press Club

Denver Press Club

Denver Press Club

Denver Press Club


Greenwood Village

G O V E R N M E N T


DEP

ARTM

ENTS

Mayor and City Council 303-486-5745

City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749

Public InformationCity Prosecutor 303-486-1598

Administrative Services Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755Voter Registration 303-486-5752Municipal Court 303-773-6033Human Resources 303-486-1579Employment 303-486-5760

Community Development Building Permits 303-486-5783Building Inspection 303-694-5023

RequestsDevelopment Cases 303-804-4118Planning and Zoning 303-486-5783 Zoning and 303-486-5783

Nuisance Complaints

Finance Accounts Payable 303-486-8296Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282Budget Information 303-486-1597Tax Assistance 303-486-8299

and Information

Parks, Trails & Recreation Art Activities 303-797-1779

and ProgramsConservation/Open 303-486-5743

Space EasementsPark Planning 303-486-5743

and DevelopmentPark Permits 303-486-5773Recreation and 303-486-5766

Special EventsReimbursement Program 303-486-5773Parks and 303-708-6100

Trail Maintenance

Police Department Emergency 9-1-1Animal 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 303-708-6100Traffic 303-708-6100Residential Trash 303-708-6100

and Hazardous Waste

Greenwood Village City Hall6060 South Quebec StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-773-0252 Fax: 303-290-0631After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525(for questions or service requests outside normal business hours)

E-mail: [email protected]: www.greenwoodvillage.com

An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpolein front of City Hall and is checked Monday throughFriday. The drop box can be used to deliver customercomment cards, recreation registration andreimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipal court fines and documents.

GV Website

IMPORTANTnumbers

2014 GENERALELECTION NEWS New this year, mail ballots will be sentto all active voters in ArapahoeCounty for the Tuesday, November 4General Election. You can return yourballot by mail, or deliver it to one ofmore than 30 drop-off boxes aroundArapahoe County, including six 24-hour boxes. The Greenwood VillageCity Clerk’s Office will again serve as aballot drop-off location, openweekdays starting Oct. 14 and onSaturdays beginning October 25.

There are no Greenwood Village ballot

questions or candidates on this year’sballot. A sample ballot with questionsand candidates is available atarapahoevotes.com.

Arapahoe County also will offer in-person voter services at Voter Serviceand Polling Centers (VSPC). Citizensmay visit any VSPC location toregister to vote in-person throughElection Day, update their voterrecord, request or replace a ballot, orvote on an accessible voting machine.

Visit www.arapahoevotes.com forelection information, to track yourmail ballot or find your nearest ballotdrop-off or VSPC location. Hours and

dates vary. Ballots must be received byArapahoe County by 7 p.m. onElection Day to be counted. GV

G O V E R N M E N T


MAKING A differenceGREENWOOD VILLAGE BUDGET 2015 WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE VILLAGE’S FINANCIAL FUTURE Greenwood Village is committed to providing its residents,businesses, and visitors with high-quality municipal serviceswhile ensuring the long-term financial health of theorganization.

In 2008, revenues collected by the Village reached an all-timehigh of $45 million. However, the “Great Recession” broughtwith it many changes, one of which was the substantialreduction in Village revenue collections. In just a single year,revenues collected by the Village decreased by 23% to $35million. An additional challenge associated with the 2008recession was that of the relatively slow recovery whichfollowed. Between 2009 and 2012 revenues collected by theVillage increased at an anemic rate, often below that ofgeneral inflation.

“When revenues fell short, we weathered the storm with noimpact to service delivery provided to residents andbusinesses,” said Mayor Rakowsky. “Having no short-term,long-term, or pension debt was valuable as we covered ourbudgeted expenditures during those economic times.”

Cost containment efforts implemented during the economicdownturn resulted in minimal increases in operatingexpenditures when compared to prior year budgets andprovided for the continued reinvestment in the community’sassets and infrastructure while minimizing reductions toservice levels provided to residents and businesses.

“Our expenditures demonstrate the prudent fiscal decisionsthe Greenwood Village City Council has made to keep costsunder control while providing citizens with the best possibleservice,” added Sanderson. “Funding reductions continue tobe made, without impacting service delivery, based onobservations of a weakened revenue base that remainsstagnant since 2009.”

In 2013, Village revenues began showing signs ofimprovement, ultimately reporting collections 9% higherthan those of the previous year, or just over $40 million.Such an increase was the result of higher than expecteddevelopment related revenues, as well as continued growth insales tax collections resulting from rises in consumerconfidence. Although sales and use tax collections continue

to outpace prior year figures, overall 2014 revenues haveremained relatively unchanged from those of the prior year.

The economic strength of Greenwood Village is due in largepart to the performance of our business community overall.With a diverse tax base, the Village is highly dependent onsales and use tax revenues. In 2013, approximately 60 percentof general fund revenues came from general sales and use tax,with less than 6% of general fund revenues that came fromproperty tax. The sales and use tax base comes from a mix ofretailers, restaurants, hotels, and our large office community.

“We appreciate the commitment of residents and businessesto shop, dine and stay in Greenwood Village,” said MayorRakowsky. “The excellent services we provide are because ofthe sales and use tax we collect. With new business anddevelopment, the outcome is more people who are diningand shopping in our Village; hence, the more we receive inrevenues.”

The City Council will conduct its annual Budget Workshopin October to review a proposed Operating and CapitalImprovement Program budget for 2015.

“Greenwood Village is embarking on new economic timesduring which we will have to make some important decisionsbased on current and anticipated revenues for the Village incoming years,” said Mayor Rakowsky. “Although we do notknow what our economic future holds, our priority is tocontinue providing all the quality services that make GreenwoodVillage a one-of-a-kind community,” added Rakowsky.

For more information on the Village’s budget, please callShawn Cordsen, Finance Director, at 303-486-8290 or emailat [email protected]. GV

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2015 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

The City Council will conduct a Public Hearing at the CityCouncil meeting on Monday, October 20, 2014, at 7 p.m. on theproposed 2015 Annual Operating & Capital ImprovementBudget. Citizens interested in voicing comments about theproposed 2015 Budget are invited to attend the public hearing.For more information on the public hearing, please contactSusan Phillips, City Clerk, at 303-486-5752. Questionsregarding the proposed 2015 Budget should be directed toFinance Director Shawn Cordsen at 303-486-8290.

G O V E R N M E N T

P G . 1 0 GV N E W S L E T T E R | S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETYTRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL School Bus • If your child’s school bus has lap/shoulder seat belts, make

sure your child uses one at all times when in the bus. • Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the

curb.• Do not move around on the bus.• Check to see that no other traffic is coming before

crossing the street.• Make sure to always remain in clear view of the bus driver.• Tell your child not to bend down in front of the bus to tie

shoes or pick up objects, as the driver may not see himbefore starting to move.

• Children should always board and exit the bus at locationsthat provide safe access to the bus or to the schoolbuilding.

Cars• All passengers should wear a seat belt and/or use an age-

and size-appropriate car safety seat or booster seat.• All children younger than 13 years of age should ride in

the rear seat of vehicles. If you must drive more childrenthan can fit in the rear seat (when carpooling, forexample), move the front-seat passenger’s seat as far backas possible and have the child ride in a booster seat if theseat belts do not fit properly without it.

• Require seat belt use and limit the number of teenpassengers. Do not allow eating, drinking, cell phoneconversations or texting to prevent driver distraction; andlimit nighttime driving and driving in inclement weather.

Bicycles• Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or

long the ride.• Ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic.• Use appropriate hand signals, and respect traffic lights and

stop signs.• Wear bright colored clothing to increase visibility.Walking To School• Make sure your child’s walk to a school is a safe route with

well-trained adult crossing guards at every intersection.

• Carefully consider whether or not your child is ready towalk to school without adult supervision.

• Brightly colored clothing will make your child morevisible to drivers.

• Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept ridesor gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyoneyou or your children don’t know well or don’t trust.

• Be sure that your child knows his or her home phonenumber and address, your work number, the number ofanother trusted adult and how to call 911 for emergencies.

BULLYINGWhen Your Child Is Bullied• Help your child learn how to respond by looking the

bully in the eye, stand tall and stay calm, and walk away. • Teach your child when and how to ask for help and make

friends with others. • Alert school officials to the problems and work with them

on solutions.• Make sure an adult who knows about the bullying can

watch out for your child’s safety and well-being when youcannot be there.

The Greenwood Village Police Department works to protect residents and businesses from crime, but to effectively sustain a crime-freeenvironment requires an active, engaged, and aware community. Remember — the most important single act you can do is to be aware ofyour surroundings at all times and call the Police to report crimes or suspicious activities! As an observer, if the situation doesn’t look orfeel right, it probably is not. By going with your instincts, your actions could help deter a crime in progress or save the life of a neighbor.

Make sure your child walks to school on a safe route and alwayswith at least one other child.

ENSURING A SAFE community

G O V E R N M E N T

When Your Child Is The Bully• Be sure your child knows that bullying is never OK.• Set firm and consistent limits on your child’s aggressive

behavior.• Be a positive role model, and use effective, non-physical

discipline, such as loss of privileges.• Develop practical solutions with the school principal,

teachers, counselors, and parents of the children yourchild has bullied.

DRIVERS IN SCHOOL ZONES • The Flashing Yellow Light, School Zone areas indicate

that traffic must slow down from the beginning of thelights until the next speed limit sign or signage thatindicates the school zone has ended. School Zone timesvary, and it is the driver’s responsibility to be aware anddrive according to the posted signs and lights.

• Fines are doubled in school zones.

• Stop for school buses. Colorado law dictates a driver of avehicle, upon meeting from either direction any schoolbus which has stopped and has activated its red flashinglights, is required to stop the vehicle. Drivers do not needto stop for a school bus upon meeting or passing a schoolbus which is on a different roadway. School bus drivers areauthorized to report violators to the appropriate lawenforcement agency who may issue a citation on the basisof the information provided.

• Remember that the sun can obscure your vision anytime of the year. Use visors and sunglasses to reduce glareand make it easier to see pedestrians.

• Pedestrians, once in a crosswalk, have the right of way.If you maintain a safe speed for conditions and foot trafficyou should have plenty of time to slow down and stopsafely.

• When the traffic lights go to yellow is the time to slowdown and prepare to stop. Please don’t drive to beat thelights. They are timed based on the speed limits andtraffic. When you rush one light you often just getstopped at the next one.

• Be patient, be aware. Many people are distracted in thesehurried times. Make sure the intersection is clear of peopleand traffic before going ahead, even if you do have a greenlight.

• Right on Red. Where allowed, and not all intersectionsare clear for right on red, the car at the red light does nothave the right of way. Cars turning on arrows, or goingwith the flow of traffic always have the right of way.

For more information on back to school safety tips or rulesfor drivers in school zones, please call the Police Departmentat 303-773-2525. GV

Drivers should be cautious when driving around schools andobey all traffic regulations for the safety of students.

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 4 | GV N E W S L E T T E R P G . 1 1

G O V E R N M E N T

ENSURING A SAFE communityVEHICLE BREAK-INS ON THERISE IN NEIGHBORHOODS Vehicle break-ins are carried out by thieves who takeadvantage of the carelessness of drivers in leaving vehiclesunlocked and valuables in sight.

TO PREVENT THE THEFT OF PROPERTY FROM A VEHICLE: • Never leave anything of value in plain sight. Remove all

cellular phones, audio systems, computers, packages, sportsequipment, cameras, purses, wallets, firearms, etc. Neverlock anything in the trunk after you park. Thieves may bewatching. Put valuables in the trunk before you park. Butnever leave anything you can’t afford to lose, e.g., a wallet,credit card, or laptop computer, in your trunk. Take themwith you.

• Do not leave portable garage door openers in vehicle.These garage door openers provide thieves with access toyour home.

• Make sure that any valuables that were locked in the glove

box or trunkwere not takenor tamperedwith when youreturn to yourvehicle. Thievesare able to getinto somevehicles withoutleaving anyvisible signs of a break-in.

• Take the removable face of your stereo with you even ifyou are going to be gone for a few minutes.

• Lock truck-bed toolboxes. • Always lock your car doors and roll your windows up.

Even if you are just leaving your car for a minute.• Do not believe that because you are parked in a nice area

that you are immune to a vehicle break-in. All cities in themetro Denver area have seen an increase in vehicle break-ins.

For more information, please call the Police Department at303-773-2525. GV

GOT DRUGS? NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUGTAKE BACK DAYSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 201410 A.M.-2 P.M. AT CITY HALL On September 27, 2014, the Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) will coordinate a collaborative effortwith the Greenwood Village Police Department and otherlocal law enforcement agencies to remove potentiallydangerous controlled substances from every household’smedicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Greenwood Village City Hallparking lot, 6060 South Quebec Street. Police Officers willbe available in the parking lot at City Hall so citizens can

simply driveup and dropoff theirunusedprescriptiondrugs.

The NationalTake-Back Dayprovides anopportunity

for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unusedpharmaceutical controlled substances and other medicationsfor destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supplyfor illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health andsafety.

Here are some guidelines for this one-day effort intended tobring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceuticalcontrolled substance abuse. • The program is anonymous. • Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter

substances may be dropped off. • All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in

consumer containers, with the exception of chemotherapydrugs, may be accepted.

• Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remainsealed in their original container.

• Prescription and over the counter solid dosagemedications, e.g. tablets and capsules will be accepted.

• Intravenous solutions, injectibles, and syringes/needles willnot be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.

• Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamineare not a part of this initiative but can be dropped off atthe Police Department at any time for disposal.

For more information, please call the Police Department at303-773-2525. GV


G O V E R N M E N T

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, GOLDSMITH METRO DISTRICT, AND ARAPAHOE COUNTY DEDICATE PARK IN THE DENVER TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER On Friday, August 29, 2014 at 9 a.m., Greenwood Village,along with its partners of the Goldsmith MetropolitanDistrict and Arapahoe County, dedicated 5.36 acres, knownas the Terrace Tower green space, in the DenverTechnological Center (DTC) area of Greenwood Village. Thegreen space, initially planned for commercial development,will now be preserved as open space as a result of a jointeffort between Arapahoe County, Greenwood Village, andthe Goldsmith Metropolitan District. All partnerscontributed $600,000 toward the purchase of the propertytotaling $1.8 million.

“The commitment of the three partners, who recognize thevalue in preserving open space, was vital to protect this landfrom development in the DTC,” said Mayor Ron Rakowsky.“Now the property can be maintained as open space andenjoyed by the many employees and residents who work andlive in the area.”

The Terrace Tower green space is located between I-25 andDTC Parkway, north of West Ulster Circle. Currently, theland serves as a passive park-like area between two officebuildings. The Goldsmith Metropolitan District purchasedthe property in December 2013 in an effort to ensure theproperty would remain as open space and maintain a vitaltrail connection from the DTC to the Orchard Light RailStation.

“We knew we had to act fast in order to purchase theproperty before the land owner decided toproceed with the sale of the property forcommercial development,” said Peter Culshaw,Chair, Goldsmith Metropolitan District. “TheDistrict, Greenwood Village, and ArapahoeCounty value the DTC community with itsdiverse housing and business and strive tocontribute to the quality of life, health andentertainment of the residents and employees byproviding a public park.”

Although specific uses for the parcel have notbeen determined, the parcel will remain as openspace until future improvements for the propertycan be funded. The vision of the partners for theTerrace Tower green space includes a special

place in the heart of the DTC for passive recreation, openplay, and concerts for more than 913 multi-family units and88 residential homes.

“The Terrace Tower project really exemplifies what our OpenSpace program is all about and is a great partnership betweenArapahoe County and the City of Greenwood Village,” saidCommissioner Nancy Sharpe, who represents District 2.“Preserving this beautiful parcel of land, which sits betweentwo high-rise office towers in Greenwood Village, not onlyenhances the existing commercial properties, but improvesthe trail access to the Orchard light rail station and serves as aprime open space area that thousands of Arapahoe Countyresidents will enjoy today and well into the future.”

For more information about the Terrace Tower green space,please call Suzanne Moore, Parks, Trails and RecreationDirector at 303-486-5786 or [email protected]. GV

ENHANCING OUR community


Every household in Greenwood Village will receive a Citizen Surveyby mid-October. The Village would like to assess the level ofresident satisfaction with Village programs and services, andidentify where improvements are needed.

All residents in single family and multi-family housing will receivea hard copy of the survey to complete and return in a postage paidenvelope to the Village. If you do not receive a copy of the CitizenSurvey, please call Matt Cohrs, Assistant to the City Manager, at303-486-5746.

CITIZEN SURVEY COMING TO RESIDENTS IN OCTOBER

HARVEST TIME AT THE SILO PARKDEMONSTRATIONGARDEN For the third year, the Village partneredwith the CSU Extension ColoradoMaster Gardener Volunteers (CMG)to plan, plant and maintain theDemonstration Gardens at Silo Park.

This year’s featured vegetables andfruit include greens and cool weathercole crops, a dye bed, an herb bed, agrain bed, a melon patch, a giantpumpkin patch, a Coloradohomesteaders bed, and an heirloomvegetable bed. Over 90 varieties ofvegetables and fruit are growing fromseeds that were started indoors early ordirect seeded in the garden last spring.

Produce from the garden is beingdonated to the Covenant CupboardFood Pantry located at the Church ofthe Covenant, 5400 South YosemiteStreet. The food pantry serves 100households per week and clients arepleased to be the recipients of fresh,naturally grown produce from theDemonstration Gardens at Silo Park.

This year, the work of theDemonstration Garden receivedrecognition at the Arapahoe CountyFair with 11 first place, 8 second placeand 6 third place ribbons. Among the

winning vegetables were squash,gourds, cabbage, broccoli, herbs androot vegetables.

CMG volunteers are working at thegardens every Tuesday morningbetween 8 and 11 a.m. They welcomeany gardening questions you may haveand can diagnose disease and insectproblems if you bring samples.

For more information, please call KurtNielsen, Parks, Trails and Open SpaceSupervisor, at 303-708-6156 or emailat knielsen@ greenwoodvillage .com.You can also get more informationabout the CSU Extension —Arapahoe County Master GardenersProgram at www.ext .colostate.edu orwww.arapahoe extension.org. GV

G O V E R N M E N T

OUR NATURALenvironment


G O V E R N M E N T


As we enter into the fall season, keepingGreenwood Village clean will continue tobe a priority. To assist with theseactivities, we ask that you do not placeloose leaves or yard debris in the street asour sweepers are not equipped to pick uplarge piles of leaves. Moreover, this debriscan be wind blown or inappropriatelywashed into the storm systems andwaterways of the Village. Instead, pleaselook to other options to dispose of thisdebris.

• Arrange for your lawn care provider toremove the leaves when performingyour yard service.

• Bag your leaves in compostable paperyard waste bags and place them outwith your weekly trash pick up. Thesebags of leaves will end up in thelandfill and paper is preferred overplastic which will never break downand is bad for the environment nomatter what its destination. RepublicServices has no limit as to how manybags of leaves they will pick up,however, keep in mind if some bagsare left at the curb they will be

returning once they have unloadedtheir truck.

• Recycle your leaves at Village GreensPark. Leaves can be dropped off looseor in bags between September 29thand November 3rd in the dedicatedarea of the north parking lot any day ofthe week. This option isenvironmentally friendly with staffspreading and disking into the soil

where native grass cannot beestablished adding nutrients, helpingwith moisture and also providing aplace for soil bore microorganisms tolive. It does not impact the landfill andit is cost effective. No bags are neededand you do not have to wait until yourtrash day to dispose of them.

For more information, please contactPublic Works at 303-708-6100.

ALWAYS CALL 811BEFORE YOU DIG Dialing 811 from any land line or cellphone in Colorado will connecthomeowners and contractors toColorado 811, the state’s on-callcenter, where they can get assistance innotifying the appropriate utilitycompanies of their intent to dig. Oncenotified, professional locators will besent to the requested digging site tomark the approximate locations ofunderground utility lines with flags,spray paint or both. When lines havebeen marked, homeowners andcontractors should respect the marksand dig carefully around them.

Striking a single utility line can lead toserious injury and possible fatalinjuries, high repair costs and fines,

and inconvenient outages. Everydigging project, no matter how largeor small, warrants a call to 811. It’s thelaw! Installing a mailbox, building adeck, planting a tree and laying a patioare all examples of digging projectsthat require a call to 811 beforestarting. There are more than 170,000unintentional hits of underground

lines annually across the country, afigure that equals once every threeminutes.

For more information about the law,811 and safe digging practices, visit www.call811.com orwww.co811.org. GV

LEAF REMOVAL

B U S I N E S S

From the moment you enter Pharmaca, you are welcomedinto a neat, clean, and very well organized pharmacy that is“spa-like” in comfort and feel. After you drop off yourprescription, relax over a complimentary cup of warm tea andstroll the spacious aisles and cheerful displays at their newestlocation in the Village!

Pharmaca provides a unique experience where customers canconsult a staff of industry specialists including pharmacists,naturopaths, homeopaths, herbalists, nutritionists andestheticians, offering guidance on individualized productsand treatments, all in one space. This is what is termed an“Integrative Approach,” which brings together the best oftraditional Western medicine with the long-standingtraditions of Eastern modalities. The first Pharmaca storeopened in Boulder, Colo., in 2000, making it the firstintegrative retail pharmacy in the United States. All typical“drugstore” products are available, from diapers to ibuprofenalong with humidifiers and gift cards. Pharmaca stocks theirshelves with high quality products, many of which arepractitioner preferred lines. A customer can rely uponconsultations from a staff that can dispense information thatis well researched and current.

In May, Pharmaca opened in the Cherry Hills Marketplace.“Our Village store is in a perfect location,” said MarisaBuchsbaum, Herbalist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist andStore Manager. This Denver metro area location has an openvillage neighborhood feeling that is accessible to the local

business and residential community. “I enjoy working withcustomers and helping them find the best solution for betterhealth,” said Marisa. She shared that new cutting-edge,professional-grade supplements are continuously beingoffered along with prescriptions, high quality natural healthcare products and everything in between. “The progressive,individualized and integrative approach of our cutting-edgeproducts and consultation services,” according to Marisa, “aretimely additions that fit extremely well into the lifestyle ofthe Village community, who place a premium on health andwellness.”

At a time when health care costs are rising and employer-provided coverage is shrinking, Pharmaca is happy to be youreveryday health resource. They provide easy access tocredentialed health professionals so you can achieve goodhealth without an appointment or insurance. Pharmaca offersa unique blend of traditional pharmacy services along withcomplementary and alternative therapies — so you canchoose how you want to approach your health care.Pharmaca’s compounding services also feature speciallytailored doses and delivery methods for your medications.Their registered compounding pharmacists can turnprescribed medications into topical ointments, tastyformulations for kids, or even create applications for yourpet. In addition, pharmacists can answer any questions youhave about drug interactions, dosages or how to take yourmedications. Pharmaca also accepts all major insurance plans.

continued on page 18

Cherry Hills Marketplace • 5910 South University Boulevard303-798-4548 • http://www.pharmaca.com/pharmaca-denver-colorado-80121.aspxMonday-Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. • Rx: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

PHARMACA

BUSINESSspotlight


B U S I N E S S

Since 1991, the Greenwood VillageChamber of Commerce has served theSoutheast Business Corridor throughinformation, education, networking andadvocacy.

The Greenwood Village Chamber is avaluable resource in growing yourbusiness. We support and promote ourmember businesses and provideopportunities for growth. When youtake advantage of the programs, youcan:

• Learn from the expertise ofprominent business professionals

• Use an extensive network to promoteand grow your business

• Share your knowledge to help others• Join forces with local leaders to

promote the Southeast Corridor• Give back to the community through

special programs and events• Find new and innovative ways to

promote your business

Visit our Web site at:www.dtcchamber.com

E-mail us: [email protected] Landmark Way, Suite 1615Greenwood Village, CO 80111Phone: 303-290-9922Fax: 303-962-4640

CHAMBERCONNECTIONS Be it building a world series contenderor a standout company, a major keyto success is development of youngtalent, and the DTC|GreenwoodVillage Chamber of Commerce isexcited to be actively developingyoung business talent in ourcommunity through the DTC YoungPros.

The DTC Young Pros (DTC YP) ismuch more than a collection ofpeople who gather to socialize andnetwork. While a social aspect isimportant, the DTC Young Pros arestriving for a more enrichingexperience through socialresponsibility, business education andprofessional development.

“We are lucky that the future is sobright because of the youngprofessionals coming up in thisbusiness community,” saidDTC|Greenwood Village ChamberCEO John Herbers. “Every daythrough our ‘YP’ group and in my

travels, I encounter rising stars whosincerely want to grow professionallyand use their talents to make theworld a better place. As a businessperson, it’s very heartening.”

Besides using their events to spreadawareness for causes such as fightingcancer and promoting youthprograms, a core initiative for theDTC YPs is to increase personal andprofessional development through acommunity mentorship program. Theprogram pairs together bright andmotivated young professionals withexperienced business professionalswilling to share valuable advice andinsights. The mentor-menteerelationship is about sharingexperiences and expertise that can beapplied in today’s businessenvironment.

“As a mentor, it is very fulfilling toshare experience with my mentee andsee a light bulb go off when he startsto understand something,” said TomMartinez, Vice Chairman of theDTC|Greenwood Village Chamber of

continued on page 19

DTC |GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBERupdate


The DTC|Greenwood Village Chamber isalways working to help business people develop,such as partnering with Toastmasters on arecent “learn how to effectively network” event with Karen Susman.

B U S I N E S S

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESSignal Behavioral Health Network6130 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 150303-639-9320

BUSINESS SERVICESCrestline Consulting Group,Incorporated8400 East Crescent Parkway, 6th [email protected]

COLLECTION AGENCYCheckcare Systems Colorado,Incorporated5889 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 200 Room 1303-221-4710

COMMUNITY CENTERJCC South Denver9625 East Arapahoe Road303-799-6975

CONSULTINGRed Rocks Planning Group, LLC6400 South Fiddlers Green Circle720-552-8195

CONTRACTORStyle Contracting, Incorporated8547 East Arapahoe Road, Suite J328303-663-0857

FINANCIAL SERVICESCherry Hills Investment Advisors,Incorporated8400 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1010303-296-9600

Edward Jones5950 South Willow Drive, Suite 220303-221-0152

Financial Literacy Network ofAmerica8301 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 312303-369-3800

Investment ManagementAssociates, Incorporated5690 DTC Boulevard, Suite 140W303-796-8333

HVAC SERVICESMasRam Mechanical, LP7350 East Progress Place, Suite 214281-517-0014

INSURANCEStacey Downen Insurance Agency6635 South Dayton Street, Suite 340303-706-9744

LIQUOR STOREDSM Liquors9251 East Peakview Avenue, Suite E720-612-3461

LOGISTICS BROKERCoyote Logistics, LLC9250 East Costilla Avenue, Suite 650847-235-8223

MARKETINGJJ Squared5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4303-808-8954

Patient Marketing Specialists, LLC8400 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 600720-600-2730

NON-PROFITThe Privilege Institute,Incorporated5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4303-486-6890

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGThe Feldenkrais Studio of Denver5650 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard,Suite 208303-903-4707

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTConAm Colorado, Incorporated7935 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 250-W303-220-2520

RESTAURANTFat Willy’s Family Sports Grill8000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite D60303-220-5458

TECHNOLOGY SERVICESSungard Availability Services, LP8400 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 645484-582-4916

NEW GVbusinesses

business spotlightcontinued from page 16

Estheticians conduct salon-quality spa services andconsultations including facial waxing, makeovers and muchmore. Licensed professional herbalists are also on staff tosuggest remedies for insomnia, multivitamins for any age,and individualized product recommendations. The store alsofeatures a full selection of items for infants and kids throughtheir teens, as well as an entire section devoted toenvironmentally conscious “green” products like non-toxichouse cleaning supplies and reusable water bottles and lunchbags.

Pharmaca always wants its customers to be informed withtimely and useful ways to improve and enhance health. Theircomplimentary, monthly, in-store wellness events provide thecommunity with a wide variety of information on naturalsolutions to different health concerns. Topics covered include

natural skincare, Chinese herbs, sleep aids, digestion support,allergy treatments, and many others. Free product samples ofPharmaca’s quality products are also available at these events.A Thriving in Menopause event on Thursday September 18,2014, from 2-6 p.m., will take place at Pharmaca GreenwoodVillage.

Pharmaca is located at 5910 South University Boulevard inthe Cherry Hills Marketplace. To fill a prescription or foradditional information, please call 303-798-4548 or visit thestore. To learn more about upcoming events, visit theirwebsite at http://www.pharmaca.com/pharmaca-denver-colorado-80121.aspx Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Rx hours areMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.,Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. For all of your health and beautyneeds, for high quality vitamins and supplements, enjoy avisit to Pharmaca, where healthy happens!! GV


B U S I N E S S

continued from page 17Commerce Board of Directors. “Icontinue to be fortunate in my careerand this is just a small way for me togive back, like others did for me whenI was on my way up. My hope is that Ican play a role in my young pros riseand watch him ascend as he developshis confidence and talent.”

The DTC Young Professionalscontinue to seek out experiencedbusiness professionals who may beinterested in mentoring. Besides anestablished career and area of expertise,the most important qualification in amentor is the willingness anddedication to help a youngprofessional reach his/her highestpotential. The time commitment isminimal, but the proven rewards areexceptional and mutually beneficial.

If you interested in learning about orparticipating in the mentorshipprogram, please contact Justin

Nimock, Young Professional MentorChair, at 303-820-5039 or [email protected].

EVENTS BUILDMOMENTUMThanks to a record turnout for the2014 “Taste of Greenwood Village,”and a successful 2014DTC|Greenwood Village Opencharity golf tournament, theDTC|Greenwood Village Chamberheads into the fourth quarter of theyear with great momentum and willfinish the year strong.

More than 100 golfers came out toInverness Golf Club on July 24 toenjoy a premier golf experience andhelp raise money for the Chamber andour charity partner Kids In Need ofDentistry (KIND). Mother Naturecooperated and forgot to turn on theafternoon showers until thetournament was over, and the

tournament was the mostfinancially successfulChamber golf event yet.

Early in the planningprocess for the 2014Taste of GreenwoodVillage, the eventcommittee set anambitious goal of selling2,000 tickets. Behindgreat execution, a superbvenue and anunparalleled lineup ofpremier restaurants fromall across the DenverMetro area, the goal wassurpassed and the eventwas a stunning success.For less than what aregular night out wouldcost, attendees were ableto enjoy great food frommore than 40 differentrestaurants with specialsommelier-paired wines.

Thanks to Stevinson Imports, guestsalso had the chance to see some of thesexiest cars on the road up close andpersonal.

These successful events will be aspringboard to more greatopportunities for businesses andindividuals to interact in the comingmonths. The DTC|GreenwoodVillage Chamber will continue to hostbusiness after hours gatherings,women in business functions,educational symposiums, all whilegenerating connections in ourunending quest to weave businesspeople together.

For more information, visit ourwebsite at www.dtcchamber.com andsign up for our weekly “Tuesdays at 2”e-newsletter. GV

DTC |GREENWOODVILLAGE CHAMBERupdate


A perfect Colorado summer day greetedparticipants in the 2014 DTC Open atthe Inverness Golf Club on July 24 thathelped raise funds for Kids In Need ofDentistry (KIND).

Going beyond just having fun together, the DTC YoungPros strive to make a difference in our community, such astaking part in the recent “Relay For Life” cancer-fightingfundraising event.

A R T S A N D R E C R E A T I O N


Greenwood Village Is hosting Fall Fest Hay DayAt William McKinley Carson Park

6060 South Quebec Street

Saturday, October 4, 201411:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tickets are required to attend this event. ID Required.The tickets will be available September 3-October 2

at the Parks, Trails and Recreation Counter at City Hall from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.:Music, Art Projects, Inflatables, Face Painters,

Costume Contest, Carnival Games and Live Shows

A special event for the residents of Greenwood VillageFor more information call 303-486-5773

Come Rain or Shine

Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration

For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

YOUTHprograms



BOYS & GIRLS PEE WEE BASKETBALLCome enjoy a high energy fun-filledbasketball program filled withdribbling, passing, shooting and wholelot of fun! Coaches and equipmentprovided.Days & Dates: Tuesdays,

September 23, October 7, 14, 21Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.Location: Campus Middle School

4985 South Dayton StreetAges: 4 to 6 years oldFee: $40Limit: 20 players

BOYS & GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALLPractice your basketball skills in a funand high energy environment —games, drills and lots of gameexperiences. Coaches and equipmentprovided.Days & Dates: Mondays,

September 22, 29, October 6, 13Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.Location: Campus Middle School

4985 South Dayton StreetAges: 6 to 9 years oldFee: $40Limit: 20 players

PEE WEE SOCCERDays & Dates: Wednesdays,

September 3, 10, 17, 24Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.Location: Silo ParkAges: 4 to 6 years oldFee: $30Limit: 20 players

FALL BREAK THEATER CAMPCalling all actors! Join us during fall break to learn how toact and put on a theatrical showcase! Day, Dates: Monday, October 27 through

Thursday, October 30Times: Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, 12 to 4:30 p.m.Location: Greenwood Village City Hall

Community Room and Council Chambers6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Ages: 7 to 12 years oldFee: $50


Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration

For more information call the Arts and Recreation Division at 303-486-5773.

PEE WEE ARTIntroduce your preschooler to the arts through a variety offun hands-on art projects!Day and Time: Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.

September 15 — Who?Construct a cute owl out of clay!October 20 — Itsy Bitsy Spider’s WebDesign a spider web using the watercolor resist techniqueLocation:Curtis Arts & Humanities Center2349 East Orchard RoadGreenwood Village, 80121Ages: 3 to 5 years oldParents are encouraged to stay and participate.

Fee: $10 for each program (all supplies included)

YOUTH DRAWINGLearn how to draw with acclaimed Colorado artist andinstructor Rick Brogan.Day and Time: Fridays, 4 to 5:15 p.m.Session II: October 3, 10, 17, 24Session III: November 7, 14, 21, December 5Location: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center

2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village 80121Ages: 10 to 15 years oldFee: $40 per session

ADVENTURES INWATERCOLORJourney around the world tolearn how watercolor is used bydifferent cultures. Each week,participants will travel to a newdestination to create awatercolor painting based onthe country that they arevisiting. Days and Dates:

Wednesdays,November 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.Location: Curtis Arts &

Humanities Center2349 East Orchard RoadGreenwood Village,CO 80121

Ages: 6 to 12 years oldFee: $50

ART AT YOUR OWN RISK!All art projects will be based on a fun Halloweentheme using a different art medium. Don’t be afraidto join us for one project or all four!Days and Dates: Tuesdays,

September 30, October 7, 14, 21September 30 — Off We Go A Haunting!

Linocut Relief PrintsOctober 7 — Frightfully Fun Charcoal DrawingsOctober 14 — Boo’tiful Silhouette Ink PaintingsOctober 21 — Spooky Glow in the Dark PaintingsTime: 4:30 to 6 p.m.Location:

Curtis Arts & Humanities Center2349 East Orchard RoadGreenwood Village, CO 80121

Ages: 6 to 12 years oldFee: $20 per program


YOUTH ARTprograms



CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ARTeventsCURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779

SAVE THE DATE To walk into Don Mitchell’s workshop is like walking into amuseum of magical colorful sculptures. Unique and creative,they astound the viewer. His works are brilliant, quirky,almost childlike in their vision, but no doubt that they arefine art. This mild, unassuming master of wood and metalalmost brings to life these figures.

Arne Hansen,noted art historianand museumcurator, said ofMitchell’s work,“Don Mitchell, anationally collectedColorado sculptoris an interestingstudy in contrasts.His somewhatsurreal, colorfulsculptures arereminiscent, butnot derivative, ofthe works of Miro,Calder, andDubuffet, but thehumor and oddjuxtapositions of

elements in Mitchell’s work makes it child-like and extremelysophisticated.”

Mitchell has sold more than 1,000 sculptures throughout theworld, including Mexico, England, Germany, Canada andBelgium. If you need a smile, visit South Suburban or theBemis Library grounds.

With his finite wisdom, and one who does not sit on hislaurals, Don Mitchell is already on to a next project —designing playground equipment for the over 60-year-oldseniors.

The Greenwood Village Arts and Humanities Council invitesyou to view up close and personal the work of Don Mitchell at their annual fundraising event on Saturday, November 15,6 p.m., and bid on Don Mitchell’s unique sculptures, plusother shopkeepers items.

Tickets may be purchased at the Curtis Arts & HumanitiesCenter at $20, for an evening of food and wine. Call 303-708-6110 for more information.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS The “Beyond Greenwood Photography Exhibit” yields aplethora of fine art photography, from still life, animals,portraiture and genre scenes. Juror Eric Biggerstaff had thesewords, “Based on the work presented in this show, I cansafely say that the future of photography in the Denver areais very strong. Please keep getting out there and makingimages; talent like yours deserves to be seen.”

OPEN HOUSEHave you everadmired or hatedabstract art? VisitJoanne Burney’sAbstraction of Lifeand Painting classon October 21, 9a.m. to 12 p.m.and learn thesecrets ofabstraction.Joanne claims, “By maximizing the arrangement and use of elements such asline, shape, value, proportion and color you enhance anysubject matter. If you want to be really good, learn how tomaster those elements in their purest forms to create excitingwork, whether it’s realistic or not.” Bring pad and pencil totake notes. Call 303-708-6110 for more information.

6060 South Quebec StreetGreenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591 PRSRT STD

US POSTAGEPAID

ENGLEWOOD, COPERMIT #799


CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ARTeventsCURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTER • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779

PAINT YOUR HAYSTACKSAn artfully inspiring Hay Day forGreenwood Village residents!

Between 1890 and 1891, ClaudeMonet painted over 30 paintings alldepicting haystacks. GreenwoodVillage’s annual Fall Fest event invitesaspiring Greenwood Village residentsto try their artistic hand at capturingthe light and spirit of Monet.

Kevin Weckbach, a local Coloradoartist and instructor at the Curtis Arts& Humanities Center, will guide andinstruct residents through theircreations.

All supplies will be provided!

Please dress according to the weather.

Saturday, October 4, 201411:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.William McKinley Carson Park6060 South Quebec StreetGreenwood Village, CO 80111

16 years and OlderAll Artistic LevelsFREE!

Only 15 spots are available! Reserve your spot by registeringonline at www.greenwoodvillage.com/registration.

For more information call the CurtisArts & Humanities Center at 303-797-1779 or 303-708-6110.

A NIGHT OF MAGICAL MUSICSaturday, August 9, was a beautifulevening in Greenwood Village, void ofwind and rain. The Curtis Park was thevenue for 500 people as they enjoyedthe musical array from the ColoradoHonor Band Association (CHBA) andthe Colorado Wind Ensemble. Thisgroup was founded in 1953, as a year-round educational program, offeringfour levels of band during the fall andspring semesters. Two levels of band areoffered during the summer months, theSummer Intermediates and SummerWinds.

Fitting for the balmy night air were StarWars Saga and Dark Adventure, directedby Sarah Starbuck. The Summer Windsgave medleys from Porgy and Bess andMask of Zorro, directed by OrlandoOtis, and to top it off our Mayor RonRakowsky directed with his baton forthe Summer Winds orchestra.

The evening ended with the ColoradoWind Ensemble, directed by Dr. JosephMartin, who also is the Director of theLamont Wind Ensemble and professorof trombone, bass trombone andeuphonium at the University of Denver.This was a magical evening where theaudience was entertained and educatedabout the music world.


ALL COLORADO ART SHOWJoin us for the 31st Annual All Colorado Art Show, September 27 to October 31at Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, juried by Sandra P. Carson, art consultant.

The Reception will be held on September 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

gv sept 2014 web

Documents

sergeant tracy thompson

callthe police

ourveteran police officers

right thing

hosted bythe police

minute program

matter of minutes

situation doesnt