December 2012 Greenwood Village Newsletter

HAPPY HOLIDAYS As we approach the Winter Solstice and our mostfestive annual holidays, both religious and secular,let me be one of the first to wish you HappyHolidays! Please make a point of taking time to bewith family, friends and neighbors. Should you

celebrate outside of your home orbusiness, please consider bookingreservations at one of our many variedfine establishments. You can access ourbusiness directory of all of ourrestaurants online atwww.greenwoodvillage.com. Above allbe safe. I want everyone to have ahappy memory of this holiday seasonand a joyous celebration for a newyear.

REFLECTIONS 2012 Even with a reduced budget from previous

years, we can still do great things for the residents andbusinesses of our community! Because of the slow growth ofour local and national economy, the City Council made it apriority to continue to provide quality services, with little orno service impact to citizens. As you will read on pages 12-16, we wanted to take you back through 2012 and provideyou with a snapshot of all those great events that happened

in our community. These events have contributed to keepingGreenwood Village an outstanding place to live and dobusiness.

GVPD OFFICER RECEIVES PURPLE HEART It is an honor to announce that one of our police officers,Ryan O’Connor, was awarded a Purple Heart. The PurpleHeart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the

United States who are wounded by an instrument of warin the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the nextof kin of those who are killed in action or die of woundsreceived in action. It is specifically a combat decoration.Specialist (SPC) O’Connor was previously a member ofthe 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Authorized by the President of the United States andpresented by Command Sergeant Major Doug Maddi,Command Sergeant Major Jason Taliaferro, CommandSergeant Major James Walker and Colonel RichardO’Connor, the Purple Heart was given to SPC RyanO’Connor for his deployment with his unit to Iraq in2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. SPCO’Connor earned the right to wear the Purple Heartwhen his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosivedevice.

SPC O’Connor’s awards and decorations include theArmy Commendation Medal with Valor, The ArmyCommendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal,

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Colonel Richard O’Connor, SPC and Police Officer Ryan O’Connor,Mayor Ron Rakowsky, and Police Chief John Jackson.

The holiday lights at the Greenwood Athletic Club.

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq CampaignMedal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, andthe Combat Action Badge.

On behalf of Greenwood Village, we thank Police Officerand SPC Ryan O’Connor for his dedicated service to ourcountry and appreciate his continued commitment to serveas a Police Officer for our community.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM BUSINESSES! As we wrap up the completion of the Citizen Survey, staffwill distribute a business survey. The purpose of the businesssurvey is to help the City Council and staff determinebusiness satisfaction in Greenwood Village. This importantfeedback will help us appreciate what businesses like aboutdoing business in our community, and learn how we canimprove our services so businesses remain successful andgrow more prosperous. Our overall goal is to ensure that ourstandards continue to promote Greenwood Village as a

preferred place over other communities when businessesdecide to relocate to a community or decide whether torenew their existing lease.

All Village businesses will be receiving an invitation toparticipate via postcard during the second week in Decemberwith instructions on how to access the survey online. You canread more about the business survey on page 17 of thisNewsletter. GGVV

RAMBLE WITH RON

Due to the fall and winter seasons, Ramble with Ron will besuspended until the spring. If you have some ideas orsuggestions about living or working in Greenwood Village thatyou would like to share with Mayor Ron Rakowsky, send himan email at [email protected] or call theMayor’s Office at 303-486-5745.

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NOT SURE WHO YOURELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?

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

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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 303-486-5751Voter 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

RequestsPlanning 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 and Development 303-486-5743Park Permits 303-486-5773Recreation and 303-486-5766

Special EventsReimbursement Program 303-486-5773

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)Parks and 303-708-6100Trail MaintenanceRoadways 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] Site: www.greenwoodvillage.com

An after-hours drop box is available by the flagpole in front of City Hall and is checkedMonday through Friday. The drop box can be used to deliver customer comment cards,recreation registration and reimbursement forms, employment applications, and municipalcourt fines and documents.

SHOP, DINE, AND OBTAINPROFESSIONAL SERVICESIN GREENWOOD VILLAGE• An array of choices for any

lifestyle. The Village is home to anarray of service oriented businesses,fine department stores, specialtyshops and home grown businesseswith unique items for all ages.

• Our sales taxes are lower! Whenyou shop in the Village, you payless sales tax. Our sales tax rate isactually lower than most metro areacities.

• Support your local governmentservices. Of the 7.25 percent salestax you pay on purchases in the

Village, 3 percent comes back toyour community which makes up asignificant portion of our generalfund revenues. The general fundprovides funding for services suchas police protection, parks andrecreation programs, streetmaintenance, and roadimprovements.

• Support local merchants andtheir employees. Business ownersand their employees pay taxes inthe Village. These businesses donateto local charities and organizationsand provide for our community inmany other ways. By shopping anddining locally, you contribute to theeconomic growth of the business,

thus contributing to the economicvitality of our local economy.

For contact information on businessesin the Village, please visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com and clickon business directory. GGVV

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The Orchards shopping center is locatedat Orchard Road and Holly Street.

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You can now receive trash and recycling information by email. Go to www.greenwoodvillage.com and click on the Notify Me and signup tobe notified when there is new information regarding your single family residential trash and recycling schedule.

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Christmas Day — Tuesday, December 25• Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday,

December 26 this week. • Wednesday pickup will be on Thursday,

December 27.• Thursday pickup will be on Friday,

December 28.This IS a recycling week so please have yourrecycling out with your trash by 7 a.m.

New Year’s Day — Tuesday, January 1, 2013• Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday,

January 2 this week.• Wednesday pickup will be on Thursday,

January 3.• Thursday pickup will be on Friday,

January 4.This is NOT a recycling week.

For more information, please call PublicWorks at 303-708-6100. GGVV

TRASH AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

TAKE noteOnly the followingholidays will have aneffect on trash andrecycling services for theremainder of the year. If your trash day falls onor after a holiday (thatsame week), your pickupwill be one day later.

2012 GV KIDS, INK! NEWS AIRING NOW

PROGRAMS IN DECEMBERGreenwood Village Mayor’s Show:Shopping in Greenwood Village! It is that time of year when malls will becrowded, there will be long lines at the cashregister, and it will be hard to find the rightgift. Don’t sweat this year’s holiday seasonand do your shopping in GreenwoodVillage. Watch this program to learn aboutten shops in Greenwood Village that willhelp you get your shopping done andprovide some unique choices for gifts. Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

GV Kids, Ink!® News Program Hosted by youth anchors and reporters,watch the 2012 edition of the GV Kids,Ink!® News Program and learn about currentissues and events in the Village andsurrounding community. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Archives of the Mayor’s Show and GV Kids, Ink!®

can be seen at www.greenwoodvillage.com or on the Greenwood Village Channel on YouTube.

South Metro Fire Rescue Authority Learn about emergency services andinformation on fire prevention provided bySouth Metro Fire Rescue Authority. Air Times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Metro VoicesProduced by the Greater MetroTelecommunications Consortium (GMTC),the program focuses on regional issues. Air Times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Jazz Cardio Strength StretchA powerfully fun and effective workout thatwill lift your spirits, strengthen your heart,muscles, and core. You’ll get a healthy doseof cardio, strength and stretch moves andfinish up feeling energized for the start andend of your day.Air Times: Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Do you have a comment aboutprogramming on GVTV Channel 8? Pleasecall Melissa Gallegos, Public InformationOfficer, at 303-486-5749. GGVV

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GVTVchannel 8AVAILABLE ON COMCASTCABLE IN GREENWOODVILLAGE, GVTV CHANNEL8 IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURSA DAY, SEVEN DAYS AWEEK, PROVIDINGINFORMATION ANDPROGRAMMINGREGARDING ISSUES ANDEVENTS IN THE VILLAGEAND THE DENVER REGION.FOR A LIST OF PROGRAMSAIRING ON CHANNEL 8,PLEASE REFER TO THISSCHEDULE OR VISITWWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM FOR ACOMPLETE LISTING ANDDESCRIPTION OFPROGRAMS.


Anchors Sammy Ginsberg and Brendon Beaver

TREE RECYCLING DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 11

Beginning December 26-January 11,residents may place their trees curbside ontheir scheduled trash service day and Villagecrews will collect them to use as mulch.Please make sure your trees are separatedfrom your household trash and alldecorations are removed. Residents may

also deliver trees toVillage Greens Park(located at DaytonStreet and UnionAvenue) anytimestarting December 26through January 31. For more information,please call Public Worksat 303-708-6100.

The Greenwood Village Police Department works to protectresidents and businesses from crime, but to effectively sustain acrime-free environment requires an active, engaged, and awarecommunity. Remember — the most important single act you can

do is to be aware of your surroundings at all times and call thePolice to report crimes or suspicious activities! By going withyour instincts, your actions could help deter a crime in progress orsave the life of a neighbor.

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO? It may seem like it can only happen in movies or narrated in your favorite non-fiction book, but what if you find yourself or your family in alife-threatening situation and you have a leading role. What would you do? Would you know how to react? Sometimes what may seem as aneasy decision will be one of the most difficult to make and any wrong move could cost you.

The Greenwood Village Police Department wants citizens to be prepared with critical information to know if you ever find yourself in a tryingsituation that puts you in the wrong place at the wrong time. Knowing proper procedures to follow will be vital to surviving any dangeroussituation or confrontation.

KIDNAPPING: HOW TO PROTECTYOUR CHILDREN Each year thousands of children arekidnapped and many are never found.The majority of abductions areconducted by someone the childknows. Children vanish from malls, ontheir way to school, during a trip tothe grocery store with their parents,and sometimes right out of their ownhomes and yards. As a parent, learnwhat you can do to prevent your childfrom being the next victim ofkidnapping. Teach your children,prepare them, and take steps to protectthem so that they remain safe.

PREVENTION Never Talk To Strangers Teach your child to never speak tostrangers and if they are approached bya stranger to run away immediatelyand tell a trusted adult. Make surethey understand the difference about“safe strangers” such as policemen,firemen, and store clerks so they knowwhom to trust if they need help.

Teach Awareness • Teach your child the importance of

never leaving home, the yard,school, and places like the park

without getting the permission ofan adult first.

• Remind them to be aware of theirsurroundings.

• Let your children know howimportant it is to let an adult knowwhen they see a strange car oranybody following them on foot.

Safety In Numbers • If your child walks to school, do

not allow them to walk alone. Usethe buddy system.

• Teach your child not to wander out

of eyesight of the group. • Have your child pick their walking

routes. Avoid alleys, wooded areas,parking lots and spontaneousshortcuts. Choose areas whereanything out of the ordinary wouldbe noticed by neighbors, businessowners, pedestrians, etc. Mostimportantly, help them avoidisolation.

Self-Defense • Explain to your child and teach

them that if a stranger grabs him or

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her, kick a stranger in sensitiveareas like shins, knees and groin.

• Tell your child to scream, “You’renot my mommy or you’re not mydaddy” as loud as they can and doeverything in his or her power todraw attention to the scene and getaway.

• Have your child yell for help and tomake as much noise as possible ifthey feel threatened or someonetries to abduct them.

Lock Your Doors• Be sure to close and lock all doors

if your child is playing alone. • Before you go to bed, check all

doors and windows to make surethey are locked.

Internet Safety • Tell your child to never give out

any personal information over theInternet.

• No off-line meetings should evertake place without an adult beingpresent in a public setting.

• Keep your child safe by explainingthat online friends they have spenttime chatting with are strangers.Their online friends could be anadult in disguise attempting totarget children.

Preparation • Teach your child their full name,

address and phone number,including the area code.

• Make sure your child knows how todial 9-1-1, and the telephonenumber of a relative and aneighbor.

• Have your small children wear anID bracelet when you go to placeswith large crowds in the event youget separated.

• Make a code word. Teach the childa code word. If a visitor comes toget them, the visitor must knowthe code word, or the child shouldnot go with them.

• Keep several up-to-date photos ofyour child, including one in yourwallet in case you need them forinstant identification. Take digitalcolor photos of your child every sixmonths or more often if yourchild’s appearance changes.

• Know where your child’s medical

and dental records are located andhow they may be obtained.

• Arrange to have your child’sfingerprints taken.

• Collect a DNA sample from yourchildren. DNA items include anold toothbrush, baby teeth, or ahairbrush used exclusively by yourchild. These items should be placedin a brown envelope and lickedshut by your child and labeled.

WHAT TO DO IF YOURCHILD DISAPPEARS Alert The Authorities• The first step is to call 9-1-1 the

moment you determine your childis missing. Give a properdescription with full detailspertaining to the child’s physicalfeatures, what he or she waswearing at the time they wentmissing, who they were with, andother unique attributes. Alwayscooperate with authorities.

Search • After calling the authorities, look in

possible places a child could fall orhide, such as chest freezers anddrainage sewers, to ensure you tryto rescue the child as quickly aspossible if he has become trappedsomewhere.

• Contact any other family membersor friends your child might be with,making phone calls. If one personwants to drive around and look forthe child, ensure someone elseremains near the phone at home toanswer calls.

YOUR CHILD IS KIDNAPPED:WHAT SHOULD THEY DO If Locked In A Car Trunk They Should: 1. Kick out the car’s stop lights for air

and wave out of the hole for help. 2. Pull out any wires they can get

their hands on.

If Your Child Is Grabbed And Put Into A Car They Should:1. Try to climb into the back seat so

they can get the back door openand escape. The front doors areusually locked.

2. Slide down onto front floor andreach up under the dash and pullany wires they can get their handson. Often this will bring the car toa stop.

3. Pound the car horn and scream asloudly as they can.

4. Jam their foot on top of thekidnapper’s foot on the acceleratorand ram the car in front, if stoppedat a light.

If Your Child Is Kidnapped And Kept In A House Or Apartment They Should: 1. Flash room lights as an SOS signal. 2. Clog the toilet with a towel and

keep flushing to flood theapartment below.

3. Try every window and door in thehouse.

For more information, please call theGreenwood Village Police Departmentat 303-773-2525 or call 9-1-1. GGVV

24-HOUR HOTLINE: 1-800-THE-LOST(1-800-843-5678)

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BOY SCOUTS IMPROVE SUNDANCE HILLS PARK This fall, Boy Scout Troop #373 engaged in a community project at Sundance Hills Park. Withthe leadership of Scout Leader Luke Bouck, the BoyScouts teamed up with the Public Works Departmentto install a block retaining wall on the northeast cornerof the basketball court at the park. The new retainingwall will help improve mowing operations and providea seating area for users of the park. The Boy Scoutsconducted this community service project to achieve anEagle Scout badge for Citizenship in the Community.

For more information, please call Paul Miller,Supervisor of Parks Services, at 303-708-6158 or [email protected]. GGVV

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPSIF YOU ARE TRAVELING• Get an automatic timer for your

lights. • Ask a neighbor to watch your

home, shovel snow, and park in thedriveway from time to time.

• Do not forget to have mail andnewspaper delivery stopped. If itpiles up, it is a sure sign you aregone.

• Call the Police Department for aVacation House Watch.

IF YOU ARE OUT FOR THE EVENING• Turn on lights and a radio or TV so

it looks like someone is home. • Always lock doors and windows

when you leave, even if it is just fora few minutes.

• Do not display gifts where they canbe seen from outside.

IF YOU ARE SHOPPING• Stay alert and be aware of what is

going on around you. • Park in a well-lighted space, and be

sure to lock the car, close thewindows, and hide shopping bagsand gifts in the trunk.

• Avoid carrying large amounts ofcash; pay with a check or credit

card whenever possible. • Deter pickpockets and purse-

snatchers. Do not overburdenyourself with packages. Be extracareful with purses and wallets.Carry a purse close to your body,not dangling by the straps. Put awallet in an inside coat or frontpants pocket.

• Avoid wearing expensive lookingjewelry.

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE• Do not leave any valuables in your

vehicle. Place everything in thetrunk of the vehicle.

• Always lock your vehicle and storeall items out of sight. Anything leftin plain view — from your holidaygifts to spare change, sunglasses,GPS devices, CDs, cell phones orbriefcases — may tempt a thief.

• Help prevent your vehicle frombeing stolen by always locking yourcar and using anti-theft devices. Inaddition, although it is cold, neverleave your vehicle running whileyou run inside your home or a store— even if for only a minute or two.

AFTER YOU’VE OPENED THE GIFTSBurglars know that many householdshave new, and oftentimes expensive,items in their homes following theDecember holidays — especially items

such as new computers, stereocomponents, televisions, cameras andother electronic equipment. In toomany cases, residents make it easy forburglars to figure out which homes totarget by putting boxes that identifytheir new gifts in plain view with theirother garbage. Do not leave boxesfrom new electronics and other itemsat garbage pick-up locations for severaldays at a time. Instead, break downany boxes you are throwing out, putthem in garbage bags and place theminside a trash can. Think aboutkeeping broken-down boxes inside —in a garage, for example — until theday of your regular garbage pickup.Some burglars actually look insidegarbage cans for evidence of holidaygifts.

CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLYThe holiday season is a time ofcelebration. Drinking and driving is adanger to everyone on the road.Anyone with a Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of .08 or higher is in violationof the law and may go to jail.Remember, the risk is not worth it. Ifyou choose to drink alcohol at a party,do not drive. Take a cab, use publictransportation or a designated driver.

For more information on holidaysafety, please call the PoliceDepartment at 303-773-2525. GGVV

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OUR NATURALenvironment

EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE TO BE INSTALLED IN MPNP The City Council approved the final design concept andcontent for educational and informational signage to beinstalled at the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve (MPNP). Thesignage is intended to provide users of the MPNP with anopportunity to learn about the wildlife, vegetation andhistory of the site — including the story of Marjorie Perryherself, for whom the open space is named.

The MPNP signs were designed to blend in with the naturalsurroundings of this unique open space area. The idea wasnot to have signage that you might see traditionally in otherparks, but to have signs that are more unique to the site and

that might be discovered by users when exploring the MPNP.

The theme of the signs, referred to as the relic concept, blendswith the ranching and farming history of the site with thenatural elements and beauty of the site enjoyed by users today.The relic concept was designed to incorporate the MPNPbrand and educational information into natural elements suchas fallen trees, rocks and stumps. Additionally entry andboundary markers will be located at various points along theperimeter of the site to delineate the boundary of the MPNPand are designed to resemble fence posts in an attempt to tieinto the farming and ranching history of the site.

The signage in the MPNP will be installed in March 2013.For more information, please call Parks, Trails, andRecreation at 303-486-5773. GGVV

IT’S A WRAP AT SILO! It was a productive season at the SiloPark Vegetable DemonstrationGarden, with a yield of almost 600pounds of vegetables that weredonated to The Emergency Food

Assistance Program (TEFAP).Colorado State University MasterGardener volunteers spent a total of361 hours planning, planting andmaintaining the garden, harvestingcrops and sharing information witharea residents.

In October, a winter cover crop or“green manure” was planted in thegarden to prevent soil loss from windand water erosion. The crop will alsoincrease organic matter, improve thestructure of the soil by speeding up thenatural soil-building process, improveconditions for beneficial soilmicroorganisms and earthworms,increase the soil’s ability to hold waterand reduce weeds next spring.

For more information on how you canimprove the soil and reduce weeds inyour home garden, visit:

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/1616.html

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/1848.html

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I-25 Interchanges at Belleview, Orchard and Arapahoe were architecturallyenhanced.

Youth Art Month at the Curtis Center.

Utility undergrounding project completed along Dayton Street.

Fishing Derby at TommyDavis Park.

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The Tiny Art Studio at the Curtis Center.

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Public Works Day with Belleview Elementary.

Village News Camp at City Hall.

Summer Police Youth Academy

Greenwood Village Day — Fest 4 All!

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Dolphins reinstalled at Westlands Park pond.

Restaurant Depot opens on former location of the Country Dinner Playhouse.

Fall Theatre Camp — The Emperor’s New Clothes

Some of the Police Citizens’ Academyactivities included radar training and K-9 Units.


The Belleview Square shopping center completed facadeimprovements.

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The Fifth Annual Tri-Our Village youth triathlon offered many activities for Village youth participation.

Art Auction and Scavenger Hunt were held at Curtis Center.

The first annual Bark for Art event hosted by the Arts andHumanities Council.

Mayor Ron Rakowsky leads the band at one of the Concertsat Curtis series.

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Super Heroes at Fall Fest.Trail restoration at Westlands Park.

Walk To School Day with Belleview Elementary students.

Single Track Mountain Bike Course Expert Run located in Village Greens North Park, and the park entrance.


Trail restoration at Westlands Park.

A project of the Pavement Management Program completed atEastbound Belleview Avenue prior to lane striping.

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:ww.GVChamber.com

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

GV CHAMBERupdateIT’S COMING IN 2013! The end of the year is just around thecorner and the Chamber Board hasbeen hard at work for months onexciting new changes for the Chamberin 2013. Along with its fresh newlook, the Chamber is embarking on anew era of programs andmemberships designed to fosterawareness and participation amongcorporations, small and medium sizedbusinesses, and the great residentswho call this place home.

Along with all the events that havehistorically brought business andresidents together, we also have a fewnew additions. We will be publishingour first edition of the Connectormagazine next spring. This magazine,designed to highlight businesses fromHampden on the north, to ParkMeadows on the south, University toParker Road, will have distribution ofnearly 25,000 to all businesses andresidents in the area. Spacereservations and rates for theConnector magazine are available nowby calling the Chamber office at 303-290-9922, or by emailing [email protected].

We would also like to take thisopportunity to thank all of you whohave supported our businesscommunity this past year. Whetheryou work here, live here, or arefortunate enough to do both, youunderstand that it is that specialrelationship between residents and thebusiness communities that makeGreenwood Village a truly unique andgreat place. And, we’d especially liketo recognize our Chamber Board for2012 for all of their dedication andhard work that have made this yearsuch a success. Your efforts are trulyappreciated.

Louie Miller, Board Chairman,Summerfest Chair

Neal Gold, Vice Chairman, Golf Chair

Melissa Pieters, Goosechase Chair,Luncheon Chair

Melissa Wilson, Board Member, Past Taste Chair

Michael Serchia, Career ProgramsChair

Paul Oberman, TreasurerEllie Burbee, Membership Co-ChairJill Wisehart, Marketing and

Communications ChairJennifer Evans, Ambassadors ChairTom Martinez, Young Professionals

ChairKathryn Ford, Membership Co-ChairEriq Cook, Technology ChairLarry Baldwin, Senior Board AdvisorJohn Herbers, CEO

And a very special thanks to our Tasteof Greenwood Village Chair this year,Robin Wandschneider, for a verysuccessful 2012 event, and forchairing the Taste in 2013.

If you would like to become moreinvolved, or would like moreinformation on Chamber happenings,please call the Chamber at 303-290-9922 or email us [email protected]. All the bestto you and yours in 2013! GGVV

2012 BUSINESS SURVEY VILLAGE BUSINESSES WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Have some suggestions or comments about your businessin Greenwood Village? We are interested in learning aboutservices that impact your business and what is importantto you for doing business in the Village. Your responseswill be used by the City Council to determine the bestactions for ensuring Greenwood Village continues to be agreat place to conduct business.

Complete the short survey online athttps://www.research.net/s/GWVBus2012 The survey willbe available for completion until January 4, 2013.


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If you have looked far and wide for ways to unravel thecomplexity of wireless communications for your small ormedium sized business, your search is now over! Since June2011, Emmanuel-Ato Hammond, Owner and President andJustin Kubicek, Managing Partner of Spectrum Mobile havebrought 15 years of telecommunications experience andbusiness acumen to the Village community. Spectrum Mobilesaves money for their clients by actively consulting withbusinesses to not only resolve wireless service issues, billingconcerns, equipment needs, and technical support, but alsoyield efficiencies in mobile device management, functionality,security, implementation, and numerous additional areas.

“The little guy needs someone to work with on their behalfto obtain discounts, cater to their individualized personalneeds, and hold their hand through the wireless lifecycle,”said Justin. The service that Spectrum provides will helpcustomers with all of their needs, and at a superior level.Discounts of 20 to 30 percent in service are frequentlyobtained for customers, as are improved efficiencies in mobileapplications. Spectrum Mobile Services is a Certified BusinessDealer for Sprint, and partners with clients to providecutting-edge technologies and wireless service plans to fulfillthe specific needs of any industry. Their customer service-

driven sales staff will help clients negotiate the best contractsand secure competitive rates, run billing audits, proactivelymanage costs and provide complete mobile deviceoptimization. Their solutions are individually tailored tocreate streamlined communication, data access and mobileproductivity.

Ato, Justin and their entire employee base have beenextremely pleased to be located in the Village where theyvalue the clean, safe, and centrally located accessibility toboth their customers and vendors. They are closely affiliatedwith the Colorado Contractors Association and have takenan active role in promoting Veterans Transport to Hope, andthe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” walkfundraising events. Finding the best deals around in addingvalue to their business is not only a company slogan, but isput into practice as they partner with their customers eachand every moment during their relationship.

Time tracking, proof of delivery, dispatch, security and devicemanagement and functionality are just a few of the manyareas that Spectrum can positively impact. If you have or arein need of mobile solutions “Spectrum can provide servicesolutions as well as support; our approach is personal andface-to-face,” shares Ato. “When a customer works with us,we don’t simply sell service and fix a problem, we foster arelationship to take care of a multitude of customer needs astheir business develops and grows.”

Whatever your industry, Spectrum Mobile Services offers thewireless devices and accessories to meet your needs. Newtechnologies are always on the horizon, and it’s important tokeep your business up-to-date with the kind of high-techsmartphone options that in today’s business climate arerapidly changing. Tablets and other push-to-talk devices offermaps, GPS location, live chats, and many other options thatSpectrum has the extensive knowledge and expertise to offerand recommend.

For additional information, visit the Spectrum website atwww.spectrummobilesvc.com. Their office is located at 6801South Emporia Street, Suite 200 and a sales representativecan be reached at 303-955-3270 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for additional information or a complimentaryanalysis. Mention this newsletter article and receive a $150port-in credit per phone for smartphones, feature phones andmobile broadband devices on eligible corporate accounts.This offer is valid through the end of 2012.

Discover Spectrum Mobile, where top-notch individualizedsupport will keep your business running safely and smoothly! GGVV

SPECTRUM MOBILE

6801 South Emporia Street, Suite 200303-955-3270www.spectrummobilesvc.comMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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TAKE noteCARBON MONOXIDEAND YOUR SAFETY Effective July 1, 2009, House Bill 09-1091 (The Lofgren and JohnsonFamilies Carbon Monoxide Safety Act)requires that carbon monoxidedetectors be installed and properlymaintained in all homes for newconstruction, resale, and apartments.Generally any new building permit

will require the installation of carbonmonoxide detectors in your home.

The importance of having a carbonmonoxide detector is oftenunderestimated or simply forgotten.Common sources of carbon monoxidethat can put your family at riskinclude: • Oil and gas furnaces • Motor vehicles • Stove/gas range

• Gas line leaks • Gas water heaters • Generators • Space heaters

Normally the amount of carbonmonoxide produced by these sourcesisn’t cause for concern. However, ifappliances are not kept in goodworking order or if they are usedimproperly in a closed or partiallyclosed space, carbon monoxide canbuild to a dangerous level.A carbon monoxide detector shoulddefinitely be installed in your home ifyou have any appliances that are notelectric and that burn natural orliquefied petroleum gas, oil, wood,coal, or other fuels, or if you have ahome with an attached garage.

Ways to avoid carbon monoxidepoisoning include:• Purchase a carbon monoxide

detector to place within 15 feet ofevery sleeping area in your home.

• Have your heating system, waterheater, and any other gas, oil, orcoal burning appliances serviced bya qualified technician every year.

• Install a battery operated carbonmonoxide detector and check orreplace the battery when youchange the time on your clockseach spring and fall.

• If your carbon monoxide detectorsounds, evacuate your homeimmediately and telephone 911.

• Do not use a generator, charcoalgrill, camp stove, or other gasolineor charcoal burning device insideyour home, basement, or garage ornear a window.

• Do not burn anything in a stove orfireplace that is not vented.

• Do not heat your house with a gasoven.

• Avoid warming up your car in aclosed garage or if the garage isattached to your home.

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EMERGENCY SCAMS CONTINUE TO CIRCULATEGRANDPARENTS BEWARE!

Emergency scams continue to victimize consumers. An emergency scam is where anindividual is contacted via telephone, the internet or U.S. Mail asking for money to bewired to them immediately for assistance or to assist a family member or friend introuble. A version of this is known as the Grandparent Scam.

Emergency scams tug at the emotions of consumers. The caller or sender of themessage appeals to the emotions of the victim so that they feel compelled to helpimmediately by sending money. The con artists frequently claim to be their grandchildand urgently request money to be sent to cover medical expenses from an accident orbail money from a recent arrest. The con artists sound very convincing. Con artists havealso hacked into Facebook or e-mail accounts and then target friends or familymembers with an urgent request for help.

Take the following steps to protect yourself: • Obtain as many facts about the situation as possible, to include a call back number. • Ask the caller or sender questions that only the family member or friend in trouble

would know. • Call a family member or friend at a number you know is good for them to verify the

whereabouts of the person allegedly in trouble. • Do not provide the caller or sender with any of your personal identifying information

or account numbers. • Do not feel pressured to act immediately. • Most importantly, do not send or wire any money until you are certain the need for

help is real. If you haven’t confirmed it is real, then it probably isn’t.

If you are unsure about the caller or believe you have become a victim of an emergencyscam, please call the Greenwood Village Police Department at 303-773-2525. You mayalso call the District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Line at 720-874-8547.

Provided by the District Attorney’s Office, 18th Judicial District

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LEAD PLUMBINGAND YOUR WATER DENVER WATER RAISES AWARENESS Denver Water wants to remindcustomers that if you live in an olderhome, you may have lead in yourplumbing, which could affect thewater coming out of your tap. Villageresidents and businesses receive theirwater from a number of water districtsin Greenwood Village, all of whichreceive their water from Denver Water.

Every year, Denver Water collectsmore than 10,000 water samples, runsmore than 50,000 water quality teststhroughout its system, and mails awater quality report to customers todescribe the overall quality of waterfrom collection and storage tocustomers’ taps. Lead is not found inDenver’s source water (rivers andreservoirs), treated water or publicwater system.

In addition to testing throughout itspublic system, for the past 20 yearsDenver Water has conducted a testingprogram inside homes with leadplumbing. In the utility’s most recent

testing, water samples from 60 homeswere analyzed. Eight of those samplesshowed lead levels that were higherthan the federal standard. All eighthomes were built before 1920. Leadwas used for years in paint, plumbingand other household products, andstill exists in older homes andbuildings. In Denver Waterexperience, the structures most likelyto have lead plumbing issues werebuilt in the mid-1950s or earlier.

Customers who are concerned abouttheir home plumbing should considertaking the following steps:• Run your water to flush out lead. If

it hasn’t been used for several hours,run the cold water tap until thetemperature is noticeably colder.This flushes lead-containing waterfrom the pipes.

• Always use cold water for drinking,cooking, and preparing babyformula.

• Do not boil water to remove lead.Boiling water will not reduce lead.

• Consider investing in a waterfiltration system. Filters must meetNSF Standard 53, and they rangefrom pitchers that cost as little as$20 to under-sink systems for $100or more. More information can be

found at www.nsf.org or by calling 1-800-NSF-8010.

• Have your household water testedby a state-certified laboratory. Youcan find a list of reputable, certifiedlabs at www.coloradostatelab.us.

• Identify and replace plumbingfixtures containing lead. Brassfaucets, fittings and valves,including those advertised as “lead-free,” may leach lead into drinkingwater. Use only lead-certifiedcontractors for plumbing work.

• Have a licensed electrician checkyour wiring. If grounding wiresfrom your electrical system areattached to your pipes, corrosionmay be greater. Check with alicensed electrician or your localelectric code to determine if yourwiring can be grounded elsewhere.

Denver Water customers received abrochure in the mail, which containededucational information. The brochureand additional information areavailable on Denver Water’s website,www.denverwater.org/lead. Additionalinformation on lead can be found atwww.epa.gov/lead,www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead. You can also call Denver Water at 303-893-2444. GGVV

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It is important to learn to recognizesymptoms of carbon monoxidepoisoning including:• Dizziness • Nausea • Headache • Coughing

• Irregular heartbeat • Pale skin with cherry red lips and

ear tips • Blurred vision

Remember that carbon monoxide isodorless and colorless and it can buildup in your home without yourknowledge. Properly working carbon

monoxide detectors can provide anearly warning before the deadly gasbuilds to a dangerous level.

For more information regardingcarbon monoxide safety, please contactthe Community Development at 303-486-5783. GGVV

carbon monoxide safety

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RECREATIONevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM

and click on Quick Linksfor online registration.

On Friday,November 30,residents enjoyed thereturn of the Mayor’sHoliday Lighting.Mayor Ron Rakowskyand City Council beganthe lighting countdownwith 10, 9, 8... and proceeded tolight the dynamite sticks from ACME constructionwhile Road Runner went racing by. At the count of0 the Looney Tunes Village Hall lit up withcostumed characters galore. The evening’s event

included a visit with Santa, a trainride, several art projects and trip intolaser tag. Yosemite Sam was on handat the gold mining town. Granny andTweety were busy blowing upballoons for little ones. Bugs Bunnywas busy at the photo booth whileYosemite Sam and Tweety led a duetat the karaoke booth. There was theever-popular snow hill on a beautifulwinter evening. Friends enjoyed hotcocoa, cookies and gathering together at thislight-hearted community gathering.

CITY HALL TURNS ‘LOONEY’

RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT DEADLINE JANUARY 15, 2013 FOR ALL 2012 RECREATION REIMBURSEMENT RECEIPTS

Here are some tips to help expedite your request:• Make sure the agency is a qualifying entity. We reimburse for public entities (e.g.

parks and recreation districts, metropolitan districts and municipal golf courses) orfor non-profit youth sports agencies.

• Fill the form out completely; do not write “see attached” on the lower part of theform where a list of receipts is called for.

• All receipts must be itemized. Non-itemized receipts, or those reading “POS” (pointof sale) charge without an explanation will not be accepted.

• Tape small receipts onto an 8-1/2” x 11” piece of paper.• Put receipts in the same order that they are listed on the form.• Do not use highlighter on credit card receipts, it blurs the ink and makes it illegible.• Submit receipts in the year you incurred the expenses, not in the year the activity

takes place. For example, if you are paying now for spring 2013 sports, thosereceipts must be submitted as part of your 2012 request.

• Forms can be found at City Hall or online at www.greenwoodvillage.com; click on theRecreation Reimbursement Quick Link on the right-hand side of the page.

• Requests may be dropped off at City Hall Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or mailedto: City of Greenwood Village, 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado80111.

If you are unfamiliar with the program or have questions, please contact Julie Liggett at 303-486-5750 or [email protected].



RECREATIONevents Visit WWW.GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM

and click on Quick Linksfor online registration.

REGISTER NOW FOR ALL ART AND RECREATION PROGRAMS!Register online at www.greenwoodvillage.com.

YOUTH SPORTSTRIPLE PLAYCampus Middle School4785 South Dayton Street

Mondays, January 9-March 19, 2013

Ages: 4-6 years oldTime: 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Ages: 6-9 years oldTime: 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Fees: 1 session = $302 sessions = $60All 3 sessions = $85

This program is designed to put thefun back into playing sports. Theprogram is divided into three sessions,each sport lasting three weeks. You cansign up for one, two, or all threesessions at a discounted price.

Session 1: Youth Indoor Soccer January 9, 23, 30

Session 2: Youth Indoor Basketball February 6, 13, 27

Session 3: Youth Indoor Baseball March 5, 12, 19

To register visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com.

YOUTH ARTPROGRAM EXHIBITDecember 17-December 28, 2012

Exhibit features the artwork fromparticipants enrolled in 2012Greenwood Village Youth Artprograms between the ages of 3 and 13years old.

ReceptionTuesday, December 18, 20124:30-6 p.m.

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

WINTER ADULTMEN’S BASKETBALLWest Middle School5151 South Holly Street

Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.January 9-March 27, 2013Ages: 18 and olderFee: $295/teamLimit: 6 teams

Greenwood Village Recreation isoffering an Adult Men’s BasketballLeague. The league is for competitiveteams. Sign up your business team orcreate a team of friends and family. Allteams will be guaranteed seven gamesand a single elimination tournament.Fee must be paid full by January 9.No player fees.

For more information call 303-486-5773. To register visitwww.greenwoodvillage.com.

ARTevents CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

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

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



CAPTURED LIGHT:EXPRESSIONS INTRADITIONALPHOTOGRAPHYThe new year at Curtis opens with aphotography exhibit that capturesthe moment in black and white. For anaudience that has been saturatedwith color, these works by eight artistswill give pause to the visitor. All are large,ranging from 4 x 5” to 8 x 20”, and madeby using traditional “wet process” in thedarkroom. The artists encourage you toview the images in this exhibit, as youconsider the mood, the drama, themystery, the simplicity and abstraction.Open your minds to a “new” traditionalphotography. The exhibit opens with areception on January 12 and continuesthrough February 19.

FAMILY ANDFRIENDSHOLIDAYSSTARTED WITH MUSICMore than 57 families andfriends gathered to hearthe early sounds of music.The HarmoniKats playedlively melodies to thedelight of everyone. Thenthe Curtis Dancers swungtheir light fantastic and itwas so contagious that afew of the audience joinedthem. The eveningrounded out with ourdance instructor RebeccaReiter leading her staff ina few renditions of “TheNutcracker.” A joyous way to begin theholidays. Thanks to all.

ARTOLUTION WITH MAXFRIEDER Max Levi Frieder says, “Excitementis contagious!” From 10 towns inNew Zealand, Costa Rica, Salt LakeCity, New York, all over the world,hundreds of people participated inthe Artolution, a mural creatingprocess that inspires children topaint thoughts, cities, images,anddesigns. On December 1, 2012,Max returned to GreenwoodVillage, and eight children caughtthe excitement of Artolution forfour hours at the Curtis Center.Follow the photo process with theartists. The mural is currently ondisplay at the Curtis Center!

CURTIS ARTS & HUMANITIES CENTERGALLERY HOURS

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

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CURTIS HOSTS DYAOPAINTED VIOLINSThe Curtis Center is proud to host thePainted Violins, a fund-raising event tobenefit the Denver Young ArtistsOrchestra. On exhibit are four violins,each a unique, creative, musical visualart.

Rick Brogan, who teaches at the CurtisCenter, has been a full-time painter forover 20 years. He says, “What a joy towork in paint with the curves of thisbeautiful silhouette of the violin afterdecades of painting on squares andrectangles.”

Rand Cabeal’s formal education was inFashion Design/Illustration and formalart. Today, his love is western art, butalso a western lifestyle. “I try to capturethe motion and emotion, the gentleand the wild, the many different aspectsthat horses and ranch life offer...”

Brian Erickson and Kevin Scott, twolong-time friends and business partners,collaborated on a number of buildingprojects over the last 20 years, and nowthey have collaborated on this visual.The violins are oil based spray appliedpaint, wood, plexi-glass, electric guitarparts and stainless steel mesh.

Max Levi Frieder is a community basedpublic artist who graduated from theRhode Island School of Design with apainting degree. He lives in GreenwoodVillage and has worked withcommunities in New Zealand, CostaRica, Israel and the United States.Although trained in painting, his workfocuses on public engagement throughcreative facilitation and inspiredparticipation.

WECKBACH’S SIX-MONTH MASTER CLASSWhat does it take to reach a higherlevel of artistic expression in yourwork? Talent, ambition, a profoundunderstanding of methods andmaterials — these are all musts. Butalso needed is the ability to identifygreat art when you see it and the willto apply its principles in creatingyour own body of work.

You will learn this and much more.Information, call 303-708-6110.

Violins: on left, Rand Cabeal; center top,Max Frieder and Rick Brogan; bottom,Kevin Scott and Brian Erickson.

“A Visual Palette” by Kevin Weckbach

AN EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT OF ARTMeet Greenwood Village artists Ginger Sweet and Helen Matthews for a luncheonreception on December 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibit at Curtis Center December 17-28.


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