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Early morning break-in at Torchy’s Tacos in Greenwood Village leads to arrest
According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, crime in Colorado has been decreasing for the past two years, and it is also true nationwide, but that didn’t stop someone from breaking into Torchy’s Tacos in Greenwood Village early in the morning on June 17.
GV Police received a call of a burglary (break-in with intent to commit another crime) in progress at the restaurant at 8505 E. Arapahoe Road at 6:53 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the front
Ruthie Prochaska
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Ruthie Prochaska
Wilson passed away on June 12, 2024 with her loving husband by her side. She is survived by her husband, James Wilson and her daughter Stephanie Rankin Staton (Christopher Staton) and her son RT Rankin. Grandchildren Camden Mills Snowden (Payson) Thomas Edwin Snowden (Ally),Hannah Helene Kudla ( Jordan), Faith Rankin, Emma Wigger (Patrick), Jonah Staton (kylee) and great grandson Charlie Snowden.
Ruthie (other wise known as Momo), was born in Ogallala NE and spent most of her life building a business in Vail, Colorado with her husband known as the Finishing Touch. Ruthie also spent much of the year in their second home in Destin Florida with family. She was a loving woman and always kind to all. She will leave a Christian legacy for her family for decades to come.
doors damaged and a single suspect inside. In a matter of minutes, “one adult male suspect exited the restaurant, surrendered to officers, and was arrested,” according to a press release from GVPD.
With assistance from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and a police K-9 “officer,” the premises were searched and no additional suspects were found.
The case remains under investigation. Any additional information will be released through GV’s public information officer, Megan Copenhaver, who can be reached at 303-4865749 or mcopenhaver@ greenwoodvillage.com.
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Torchy’s Tacos in Greenwood Village
July 4th - A Day to Celebrate our Freedom and Independence
The date of celebrating Independence Day arrived with the ratification of the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia by the Second Continental Congress. One of the signers and fathers of our country, Benjamin Franklin told us that it would be challenging to keep the Republic in future years. He was right.
through our election process. A democracy is a form of government by all the people, a “Republic” selects the leaders from either political party to lead.
BY BOB SWEENEY
A “Republic” is a form of government where we elect representatives to govern
The Founders also designed the Electoral College system whereby each state has so many electoral votes based upon population won by either political party.
The system was designed to protect smaller states against larger states. The president wins by receiving the most electoral college votes, not the most popular votes that could be dominated by the states of California, New York and Florida. They were also fearful of
any religion dominating the government that was part of the plan. They designed the three branches of government, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial that are in force today, keeping tabs on each other. The two major political parties compete for votes, nominate, and elect the president and members of the senate and house of representatives. The speaker of the house becomes president should the president and vice-president fail to serve by any circumstance.
Presidents are nominated by
their parties at National Conventions where duly elected state delegates gather to cast the ballots for the presidential team of president and vice-president.
The Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 15-18 and the Democratic Convention in Chicago on August 19-22. Election Day is November 5, 2024
Enjoy, celebrate, and cherish Independence Day.
The Profound Effect of Overturning the Chevron Doctrine
If one believes in limited government, or fears that government bureaucrats rule every decision, then you’re going to love the ramifications of this obscure decision.
Conversely, some prefer not making decisions, or thinks that a government employee is somehow better, smarter, less greedy, then you’re going to hate this decision.
Regardless, elimination of the Chevron Doctrine is momentous.
A bit of historical background shines light on this watershed occasion: When our nation was founded, its leaders and citizens had just rebelled against the most powerful and tyrannical government at that time, the British Monarchy, the King.
The founders were well versed in the Old and New Testaments, various religious and philosophical sect’s, and in Ancient Greek philosophy. Their desire was to create a law of the land that limited the inevitable growth and power of any government entity and thereby prevent another dictatorship. They formed a Constitutional Republic, not a democracy.
The difference is compelling:
a Republic is rule by the people, guided by the Rule of Law, the Constitution. And the Constitution’s sole aim is to limit the power of our government, including the majority. That infers, and precludes, the rule of a majority over a minority (democracy). Shocking? What do we get when two wolves and a sheep decide what’s for dinner. A democracy. For an example of the dominance of the majority over the minority, just look at the tax code: the top 1% of wage earners pay 45% of all taxes.
In 1984, the Chevron Doctrine (Deferral) gave powers, that were supposed to reside with Judiciary and Legislative branches, to mere government bureaucrats and regulators across all administrative functions. Chevron was the culmination of a century long effort to increase the power of one person, the President, through bureaucratic (Administrative) control.
In 2024, we see that dictatorship ending. Thanks to SCOTUS, particularly Justice Gorsuch. And giving him his due, President Trump for nominating three justices.
Removal of the Chevron Doctrine is just the opening salvo of a difficult process that must be undertaken by the next President and congress. It means several things. First, politicians cannot be elected on the promise of finding a government-based solution to every problem. Politicians in the future must be elected on the promise to reduce rules, regulations and excess laws on the books. This is representative government.
Second many bureaucrats must be reassigned to private employment or not be replaced, reduction through attrition. We don’t need the vast network of bureaucratsemployees who are paid from our private-sector taxes. And whose natural tendency is to exert control over our individual lives.
Third, federal spending must be curtailed, drastically. Again, the government doesn’t make money, it takes from citizens in the form of taxation and debt. Further, the projects on which our government employees decide to spend are suspect, each should be scrutinized for its end result, and its adherence to the spirit of the law.
We must make the difficult decisions with full knowledge
of cause and effect: What government has, it takes. Next, the private sector is the only economic class that generates profits and retains capital. Most importantly, those profits and that capital are much better off, are more effective and produce more jobs for more citizens, when they remain in the hands of the individual in the private economy.
Finally, the capacity of the private sector economy and the individual is limited. At a certain point, the government can easily overpower and destroy the private sector, including individual freedom.
Removal of Chevron is the first, gigantic, step in righting the wrongs of excessive government. This is the turning point in a long war. I am thankful that we have the chance to put government power back in its place.
Jay Davidson is founder and CEO of a commercial bank. He is a student of the Austrian School of Economics and a dedicated capitalist. He believes there is a direct connection between individual right and responsibility, our Constitution, capitalism, and the intent of our Creator.
EDITORIAL COLUMNIST Robert Sweeney bsween1@aol.com
A Villager contributing columnist - “My passions are all things interior design.”
The 7 Elements of Design
Since the onset of COVID, people have been spending considerably more time at home for both work and leisure. The impact of your home space has been demonstrated to significantly impact our efficiency, mood and energy level. Therefore, there has more attention devoted to the design of our homes and the spaces where we live and work.
give height to the room. The horizontal lines of a table or bed can draw the eye to special focal point. As with form, the balance of the varying lines is critical to creating the desired feeling within a room.
When designing a space, there are 7 elements that you should consider: space, form, line, light, color, pattern and texture. Each of these 7 elements contribute differently and significantly to the final effect.
1. SPACE
Understanding your space - both its advantages and its limitations - is crucial to the success of the design process. Sometimes it’s as simple as using an L-shaped sofa in a corner to maximize space. Occassionally, knocking down a wall (is possible) provides huge advantages. Designers are trained to look at spaces from a 3 dimensional perspective - height, width and length - to achieve objectives.
2. FORM
In interior design, form is usually defined as the shape of features or objects within a space. Frequently, it is a lack of understanding of form that can lead to a feeling of confusion and lack of cohesion in a space. Form can come in the structure of a sculpture to lead the eye upward. Even the choice of a lampshade can contribute to the correct balance of geometric and natural form.
3. LINE
When you enter a room, your eyes are naturally directed by lines in that space. These might be the naturl lines of the space itself (for example, the walls, staircases, etc.) or those created by design (such as furniture, lamps, and other features).The vertical lines from door frames or a high pieces of furniture can help
4. LIGHT
The first thing to consider here is the natural light in the room, which will be determined by the direction the room faces and therefore at which times during the day it gets the most sunlight. This is important because morning light is cool and blue. Noon light is clearer and afternoon/evening light turns more red and warm. Designers understand that this (along with clients’ personal preferences, of course!) helps determine the choices for color schemes. Mirrors can also helpful to redirect natural light and also reflect a desirable outdoor view! Then we also must consider artificial light. Light sources such as ceiling lights, wall sconces and table and floor lamps are not only determined by utilitarian factors, but also the elements discussed above, Sometimes lighting, when used properly, can contribute to beautiful patterns of shadow on ceilings and walls and give a feeling of more depth to a space.
5. COLOR
I frequently consider color to be the single most important element in creating the desired mood in a room. I sometimes select the darker tones for the floor (to represent the ground and the pull of gravitiy), mid-way tomes for the walls (representing the horizon), and the lightest tones on the ceiling (the sky above us). Color can also be used the draw attention away from architectural flaws, such as awkward angles, sloping ceilings, beams or girders, or ugly radiators.
6. PATTERN
Patterns are everywhere in nature. It is extremely easy for pattern to dominate a space so when designing a space, it’s important to make sure that patterns do not overpower the other components of the design. However, when designing a larger room, sometimes pattern can link areas and provide a sense of flow within the room. A great place to use pattern effectively is on smaller details, such as pillows. But sometimes it can be dramatically used on larger areas, such as in wallpaper or rugs; but I would advise professional guidance here! Also, when using pattern, one must be sure to consider its context and perspective. For example, some patterns work better vertically (such as wallpaper on a wall) than horizontally (such as a rug on a floor.) Another factor is the directionality of the pattern (For example, the directionality of the arrows in the picture below.)
7. TEXTURE
Texture refers to the tactile surface of an object, fabric, etc. This is easily one of the most easily overlooked aspects of a design, yet it is the interaction between color, light and texture which create visual impact. Light-filtering textures (think sheer fabrics or certain blinds) diffuse light and make it more delicate, while light-absorbing textures (think matte paints and most wools) tend to make the color more impactful. A bold texture (like pattern, color and light) can also transform a smaller object or styling item into a major focal point.
Questions? Something you would like to read about? Feel free to email me: sari@sariminaross.com
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Colorado congressional primary results are clear and decisive
Most would agree that the June 25 GOP primary contests in Colorado Congressional Districts Three, Four, Five and Eight provided clear answers about who the folks who voted in the Republican primaries preferred. In CD4 and CD5, the general election results in November are now all but assured.
Although there was one primary race on the Democratic side of the ledger, in CD4, and it was close, it is hard to argue that it matters who the Democratic standard-bearer is in November for that seat. The last time a Democrat won in CD4 was 2010 and the average winning margin of the Republican candidate in that district in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 was 17 points.
In addition to the primaries, there was one general election on June 25---a special general election in CD4 to fill the seat for the remaining months of the term of former Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, who resigned on March 22, 2024. In that race, Republican Greg Lopez, the former Parker Mayor who pledged to only serve as a placeholder, defeated Democrat Trisha Calvarese by 24 points.
On the same ballot, Calvarese won the Democratic primary to run for CD4 in the November general election, where she will face the winner of the Republican primary, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, a two-term incumbent who moved from CD3 to CD4 last year.
Boebert garnered 44% of the votes cast in the CD4 Republican primary. There were five other candidates on the ballot and any plurality would have won the contest so Boebert’s huge win sent a clear message that she is the voters’ choice. The second and third place candidates in that primary, former state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg and radio talk show host
Deborah Flora, both longtime residents of the district who were considered strong contenders early on, each received 14% of the vote.
CD4 is the largest district in the state, geographically. Its prevalent population center is Douglas County, including Parker, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, and Castle Rock. It also includes Loveland on the north and the entire eastern slope.
CD5, which is contained entirely within El Paso County and includes Colorado Springs and the cities surrounding it, has never been represented by a Democrat since it was formed in 1970. The two candidates for the Republican nomination in the June 25 primary were state GOP boss Dave Williams and radio talk show host Jeff Crank. Williams was widely criticized within his party for retaining his political role while running for the nomination for Congress.
When the dust settled, Williams had lost to Crank by a two-to-one margin. He is also currently facing possible removal as party chair by fellow Republicans who submitted a petition the day after the primary signed by 113 members of the GOP state central committee demanding that Williams call a meeting to allow the committee to vote on whether he should be forced out as head of the state party.
In addition to running for office while holding the position of party chair, Williams made endorsements in 18 GOP primaries around the state in the name of the state party, a practice previously eschewed by former state party bosses.
Only four of the 18 candidates he endorsed won their primaries, including one of four congressional candidates. That was Lauren Boebert, who didn’t seem to need Williams’ help. The other congressional candidates who had the state party’s en-
dorsement in their primaries and lost were Ron Hanks, Janak Joshi, and Williams himself.
In the name of the state party, Williams also endorsed Dagny Van Der Jagt, who had no experience as a prosecutor, for district attorney in the new 23rd Judicial District that covers Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties, over George Brauchler, who served as 18th Judicial District Attorney for eight years and prosecuted the shootings at the Aurora Theater and the STEM School in Highlands Ranch. At a recent meeting, Williams publicly criticized Brauchler, who beat Van Der Jagt decisively, for having supported passage of the state’s red flag law in 2019 when he was 18th Judicial District Attorney.
The state party even supported Saundra Larsen for the CD4 seat on the state board of education against Williams’ immediate predecessor as GOP state chair, Kristi Burton Brown. KBB, who many Republicans felt worked hard to win elections as party chair, beat Larsen by seven points and has an excellent chance to win the general election in November.
In CD3 on the western slope, Grand Junction attorney and political newcomer Jeff Hurd got a decisive 41% of the vote in the Republican primary, with six people in the race for the GOP nomination. He will face former Aspen City Council Member Democrat Adam Frisch in November. Frisch has been a fundraising juggernaut since he first announced he would run in 2024, shortly after losing CD3 to Boebert in 2022 by only 546 votes.
Hurd amassed a slew of endorsements from former Colorado GOP officeholders. His nearest competitor, former state Rep. Ron Hanks, who defined himself as a pro-Trump Republican, got a respectable 29% of
Looking toward state legislature elections in November
With primary challenges settled, we mostly know who the candidates for the state legislature will be in the November 5 general election.
In the south metro area, Littleton Mayor Pro Tem Gretchen Rydin will be the Democratic candidate for HD38, which includes west Centennial, part of Littleton, and Bow Mar. She will face Republican attorney Jeffrey Patty in the race to replace state Democratic state Rep. David Ortiz, who is stepping down when his term ends.
In HD37, which includes Greenwood Village, Foxfield, and south Centennial, it is unclear who incumbent Democratic state Rep. Chad Clifford will face in November. Clifford was appointed to the position by a vacancy committee in January 2024. The announced Republican candidate, Danny D. Moore, told
party leaders several weeks ago he planned to drop out of the race but he has not formally notified the Secretary of State of his intention to do so, so his name is still on the ballot and party leaders can’t identify a replacement until he takes further action.
Three-term HD3 incumbent Democrat Meg Froelich is being challenged by Republican Mickey Neal, whose website describes her as a 30-year old woman concerned about rising taxes, the high cost of buying a home, crime, and homelessness. HD3 includes Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, and Sheridan.
SD26 Democratic state Senator Jeff Bridges, who represents Englewood, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Littleton and part of Aurora, will be challenged in November by Republican Bob Lane, a 40-year financial indus-
the ballots cast. After losing, Hanks said, “I don’t take anything that happens personally, but what I do see is the Republican Party has basically made itself irredeemable…This party should fall…This party should collapse. We are so infiltrated with people that have impure motives that we can’t trust people in our own party.”
Hanks even took a shot at Boebert’s win, saying she was “probably the least deserving of any of the pro-MAGA candidates.”
Colorado’s eighth congressional district was newly created after the 2021 statewide redistricting following the 2020 Census. CD8 encompasses parts of Larimer, Weld, and Adams County, running along I-25. It includes the cities of Brighton, Commerce City, Greeley, Johnstown, Northglenn, and Thornton.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo won the first CD8 contest in 2022 in a nail-biter over Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, with seven-tenths of one point separating the winner and the loser. Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans and former state Rep. Janak Joshi were the candidates in the June 25 GOP primary.
In an unusual move, Evans secured endorsements from several current Members of Congress in other states. He was also endorsed by former President Trump and Americans for Prosperity, a huge Republican donor organization that was former Gov. Nicki Haley’s biggest financial supporter when she challenged Trump earlier this year. Joshi is a former physician who surrendered his medical license before he served in the state House.
In the June 25 primary, Evans trounced Joshi 78% to 22% for the GOP nomination to take on one-term incumbent Caraveo in November. This race is drawing lots of attention and big money from the two national parties. CD8 is the most evenly divided district in Colorado politically and the outcome of this race in November is anyone’s guess right now.
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Many eyes will be focused on state Senate District 16, which includes parts of Arapahoe and Jefferson Counties, where incumbent Democratic state Senator Chris Kolker is being challenged in his bid for re-election by Republican Robyn Carnes, a popular member of the Centennial City Council who was first elected to that job two years ago.
Veteran HD56 state Rep. Rod Bockenfeld, the only Republican who has represented any part of Arapahoe County in recent years, will not run for re-election due to health issues. Competing for his seat will be Republican Chris Richardson and Democrat Alessandra A. Navetta. HD 56 crosses Adams, Arapahoe, Cheyenne, El Paso, Elbert, Kit Carson, and Lincoln Counties.
In HD43 in Douglas County,
incumbent Democratic state Rep. Bob Marshall will face Republican Matt Burcham, who bested outgoing Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas in a GOP primary race on June 25, 53% to 47%. During the campaign, Burcham said he would repeal Colorado laws that prohibit local law enforcement personnel from helping the federal government with illegal immigration.
State Rep. Lisa Frizell, the former Douglas County Assessor who is known as a very capable legislator, beat Tim Arvidson by 32 points in the GOP primary contest for Douglas County State Senate District 2, which includes Castle Rock, Parker, The Pinery, and Stonegate. District 2 was formerly represented by state Sen. Jim Smallwood, who was term limited. Frizell will face Democrat Jennifer Brady in November.
In Douglas County HD45, which Frizell represented before moving on to the race for the state Senate, Max
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Brooks bested Bill Jack by 11 points in the GOP primary. Brooks will face Democrat Chad Cox in the HD45 general election in November.
Well-known and highly regarded Republican state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, who lost a bid for Congress in 2022 to incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo in CD8 by 1,632 votes out of 236,501 cast, beat back a
primary challenge from Natalie Abshier in her bid for re-election in SD23, which includes Larimer and Weld Counties, 72% to 23%. Kirkmeyer, who does not have a Democratic challenger thus will be returned to office in November, sits on the Joint Budget Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Incumbent Democratic state House representatives in Denver’s HD4 and HD6 will not be returning to the offices they held, after drawing negative
attention when they took public stands against Israel in its war against Hamas and their fight to get their hostages returned, now held by Hamas for almost nine months.
In her bid for re-election, one-term incumbent HD6 state Rep. Elisabeth Epps was defeated by 22 points in the Democratic primary by Sean Camacho, who will face Republican Kyle Witter in November. Camacho was endorsed in the primary by a long list of elected
Cherry Hills Village will elect three new city council members in November
Cherry Hills Village is a city that does many things well. One of them is holding its city council elections in even-numbered years on the first Tuesday in November when other elections are also held. That saves its residents the cost of printing, mailing, and processing ballots in a separate election.
The six members of CHV’s city
council serve four-year staggered terms so three of them come up for election every two years. On November 5, elections will be held for CHV city council districts one, three, and five. There will also be an election for mayor because that position is only a two-year term thus it occurs with every city council election.
The incumbent city council mem-
bers in CHV districts one, three, and five, Randy Weil, Al Blum, and Dan Sheldon, are all term-limited, so theirs will be open seats in November.
CHV Mayor Katy Brown is not term-limited and is expected to be a candidate for re-election.
Candidates for CHV City Council must be 21 years old, a U.S. citizen,
Koelbel picks up a Greenwood Village office building for a bargain price
On June 24, Business Den reported that local investor and developer Koelbel & Company picked up Axis Tower, a 12-story building located across I-25 from the Orchard Light Rail Station, at the edge of Orchard Station Park, for $26 million. That was 21 percent less than its former owners paid for it eight years earlier.
The building at 5613 DTC Parkway in Greenwood Village was built in 1981. It is 12 stories tall and contains 224,324 square feet. The property also includes a five-story parking structure. It last changed hands in December 2016 when Buchanan Street Partners
SteelWave, Inc. of Foster City, CA for $32.75 million.
Walter “Walt” Koelbel III, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at Koelbel & Company, told Business Den that office properties all over the country have declined in value, consistent with the trend in south metro Denver as well as the city’s central business district, but, he said, “The right buildings in the right locations do see demand from tenants. They will have long-term value.”
During the time it owned the building, Buchanan Street Partners reportedly made $10 million in improve-
said is 80% leased.
Tenants listed on the building directory at 5613 DTC Parkway include telecom consultants H R Green, Prime Lending, Mercer Advisors, First Fidelity Bank, GE Johnson Construction, Mortgage Solutions Financial, Intelex Technologies, and Hyundai Motor America.
Koelbel & Company was founded in 1952 by Walter Koelbel, Sr. and headed up until earlier this year by his son and namesake, Walter “Buz” Koelbel, Jr., who now holds the title of Executive Chairman, while his three sons manage the day-to-day
Democrats, including Governor Jared Polis.
In Denver’s HD4, Tim Hernandez, who also spoke out publicly against Israel and for the territory controlled by the terrorist group Hamas, was appointed to his seat by a vacancy committee ten months ago. He was ousted in his bid for the Democratic nomination to retain his seat by Cecelia Espenoza. She will face Republican Jack Daus in November.
and a resident of the district the candidate is running to represent. He or she must also have lived in the city for one year preceding the date of the election.
Residents considering running for election can get information from CHV City Clerk Laura Gillespie, who can be reached at 303-783-2732 or lgillespie@cherryhillsvillage.com
A candidate information session will be held at CHV City Hall at 2450 E. Quincy Avenue at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
business. Walt Koelbel’s brother Carl Koelbel is president and CEO and his other brother Dean Koelbel is vice president of the company.
Koelbel & Company is best known in this area for its development of The Preserve in Greenwood Village and Pinehurst Country Club. They also created the Rendezvous resort community in Winter Park and multiple townhome projects around Denver as part of their diverse real estate activities.
Recent Koelbel commercial projects include Catalyst in RiNo, a collaborative space for advancements in wellness with 25,000 square feet of amenities, and Innovus in Aurora, adjacent to Buckley Space Force Base, designed to the specifications of the defense industry, and expected to be
Axis Tower, shown in the background sits inside Orchard Station Park.
Bird’s eye view of Axis Tower Photo courtesy of Koelbel & Co.
Axis Tower, looking up from the front door
Photos by Freda Miklin
Nourish Meals on Wheels' signature fundraising event, Theater Night, raised an impressive $134,000 this year! This success was driven by the unwavering support from our community, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors. The evening was filled with warmth and camaraderie as long-time friends and new connections came together. Guests savored culinary creations from our restaurant partners, sipped crisp wine, and eagerly anticipated the raffle draw. Who would win the unforgettable dinner for six with Chef Geoff? Or the framed, autographed jersey of Nikola Jokić?
Before the performance of "The Prom," a heartwarming video highlighted the positive impact Nourish Meals on Wheels has on the lives of older and homebound adults. The culmination of the evening arrived with Emma's inspiring story of courage and determination to bring inclusivity to her prom, reminding us all of the power of acceptance and love. Thank you for your continued support in helping us nourish our community, one meal at a time!
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Alton Leroy Perington
“Al”, was born August 3, 1924, in Knox, North Dakota. Al spent his childhood in Knox and was the valedictorian for his Junior High School, which he was very proud of. In 1943 Al enlisted into the Army Air Corps (Air Force) to fight for his country. Al flew missions during WWII in Germany, France, Romania, Austria, Poland, Italy, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia with the 464th Bomb Group as a SSGT Tail Gunner. He was accredited with flying 51 missions. One was so dangerous that he was accredited with two missions. He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross for one of his missions over Romania. The 464th Bomb Group that Al flew with was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.
September 3, 1950, Al married the love of his
life, Jean Perington. They were married for 73 years. During which they spent time traveling the world together. Al passed away 4 months after Jeans passing. Al was a successful and savvy businessman. He owned and operated Perington Wholesale Foods. Later he went on to sell his business and became the Senior Vice President for Thompson & McKinnon, Wachovia, Kemper, and Wells Fargo as a stockbroker. Al loved his job and retired from Wells Fargo in 2018 at the age of 92 but continued
to manage his own stock portfolio until his passing. Finance was his passion. Al was on the Board of Directors for charitable businesses like the Salvation Army, CO & WY Restaurant Association, and Families First. He was also a long-time member of the Monaco South Optimist Club.
Al is survived by his son Philip Perington, daughter Nancy Perington Hass, Granddaughter Britany Hass-Ramos, Grandson Garrett Hass, and Great Granddaughter Ava Hass-Ramos.
Services were held at Risen Christ Catholic Parish 3060 S Monaco St. Pkwy, in Denver at 10 a.m. May 14th. That was followed by a procession to Fort Logan for final resting.
Al had asked that any memorial donations be made to the Salvation Army, Denver Dumb Friends League, or the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Hudson, Co.
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Family-friendly games, face painting, magicians, and more Entertainment by well-known local entertainers
Supports over 30 local and global service projects in one year. We implement projects ourselves and in partnership with many organizations and communities in the Front Range, Colorado, and to all corners of the world. Here are a few of the many ways your support will help us provide a hand-up to those in need:
• Freedom Service Dogs in Centennial helps veterans and rescues animals that are trained to help those suffering from PTSD and other debilitating illnesses.
• Project Worthmore in Aurora helps refugees and other new arrivals in our community.
• Colorado Dream Foundation helps children to stay in school until they graduate from high school and they provide services for children at risk of dropping out.
• In many resource poor countries Rotary clubs help communities to get safe drinking water and proper sanitation.
• Past two years over $92,000 was sent to Ukraine for injured civilians and soldiers and to help many nongovernmental organizations that needed first aid kits, food, water, clothes and other items needed by those displaced or injured by the war.
• Over $15,000 was sent to Rotary clubs during the Turkey Earthquake setting up portable clinics to treat the victims and many other locations that suffered from the humanitarian crises.
These are just a few of the many ways we help locally and globally; please use the QR codes to learn more about Rotary and ask us about how to become a member.
We support Barnes & Noble resurrecting Tattered Cover
The AuthorU.org community and the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame fully supports Barnes & Noble resurrecting Tattered Cover. With James Daunt taking the reins of CEO in 2019, one of his missions was to create and transform BN into a bookseller that supports the community and local authors. In Colorado’s Front Range, it has enthusiastically aided the bookselling efforts of many local authors.
With the support of BN and its BookFairs, BN was instrumental in supporting the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame—50 Colorado-connected authors have been inducted. Joyce Meskis was honored at the first Induction for her vision and contribution to and for authors.
Tattered Cover was asked to be part of it and turned its nose up--saying it wouldn’t come unless the Hall
paid for them to participate. The Hall declined and had the event with a sold-out crowd. BN was there. At the 2023 Induction, BN was honored with the Best Bookseller Supporting Authors. The Hall also delivers the Aspiring Author Scholarships to five recipients every other year--scholarships valued at $15,000 each—one carries the BN name and is financially supported by BN throughout the year with donations that BN contributes from the BookFairs in many of its bookstores. Five more will be named this September.
Speaking for both AuthorU.org and the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame, Barnes & Noble could restore the honor and respect that Tattered Cover once had and was lost from the mismanagement that occurred after Joyce Meskis sold and retired. Judith Briles
President and CEO of AuthorU.org and Colorado Authors Hall of Fame
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It’s July—time’s come to talk Rockies trades
If off-season trade talk is The Hot Stove League, what should we call this time of year?
The Backyard Grill League?
The Water Cooler League?
The 2024 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline is July 30, instead of the usual July 31, which means it’s not quite four weeks away.
And already there is no shortage of speculative pieces online and in print guessing at which teams will trade which players to which teams, and what the sellers will get in return.
player to get better behind the plate. Beeter’s ERA in Triple-A is below 3.00. He’s projected to be a middle-of-the-rotation starter.
Diaz is expendable because of his age (33), the emergence of Hunter Goodman as a power threat at the Big-League level, and the presence of Drew Romo, the “catcher of the future” who is having a good season at Albuquerque. Goodman, who also plays outfield and first base, is 24; Romo 22.
There are other trade rumors, of course.
Where the Rockies are concerned, that last part is what matters most.
It’s pretty much a given that last-place Colorado will move some veterans. The key is what general manager Bill Schmidt harvests in return.
The most likely players to go are pitcher Cal Quantrill, currently the unquestioned ace of an otherwise shaky rotation, and catcher Elias Diaz, voted last season’s MLB All-Star Game most valuable player, who has blossomed since reaching his 30s.
To those fans who would gasp at the thought of trading two of this season’s most productive Rockies, let me remind them: This club almost certainly will lose more than a hundred games this year with them. So, rest assured that they can lose a hundred or more without them.
Quantrill got off to a rocky start, but since the first of May has been impressive. He has averaged almost six innings per start, with an earned run average well under 3.00.
If this is a sign of things to come, he’d be a great block to build around. But with Chase Dollander, Carson Palmquist and Sean Sullivan impressing in the farm system, the Rockies should deal and hope that Kyle Freeland and German Marquez come back strong from injuries. (Remember, think the future.)
Atlanta, Philadelphia and Baltimore are among the contenders who will fortify their starting rotations with July trades. Who will offer the best pitching prospects for Quantrill’s solid contribution down the stretch?
Strengthening Schmidt’s hand, in Quantrill’s case, is his friendly current contract ($6.5 million) and the remaining year of arbitration eligibility, which assures the acquiring club another year of control, albeit at a higher price tag than he carries now.
As for Diaz, the popular belief is that the Yankees would part with righthander Clayton Beeter and another
mentioned. He’s an above-average defender. Hits lefthanded. Runs well. Affordable. Probably not a long-term Rockie in any scenario, considering his age (31) and the promising young players behind him, most notably Jordan Beck and Yanquiel Fernandez, not to mention Zac Veen, who remains a prospect despite injuries.
The question: Can Bill Schmidt get anything more than he gave up to acquire Cave from the Phils at the start of the season? (Answer: It shouldn’t be hard; that was an undisclosed amount of cash.)
And here’s one that might shock some fans: Brendan Rodgers.
One has Ryan McMahon going to Seattle for a pitcher who’s currently in Triple-A but has some experience with the Mariners, and a 19-yearold infielder now at Low-A Modesto.
Mac is having a better season than the last two, and maybe he’d fetch some prospects. But he’s viewed as a building block; maybe even a cornerstone.
I wouldn’t take this one too seriously.
Another has Austin Gomber going back to the Cardinals for unspecified return.
This also is a dubious suggestion, in my book, but stranger things have happened.
Who else might bring some future value?
Jake Cave’s name has been
He’s 27 and a former Gold Glove second baseman. Contributes offensively—after April and when he’s not hurt. Could help a contender.
And Adael Amador is in the wings, almost ready to team with Ezequiel Tovar in the middle of the infield. (Again, think the future.)
If these moves seem extreme, consider this:
At the halfway point last season, the Rockies had won 31 and lost 50. And we know how that ended.
Through 80 games in 2024, the record is 27-53.
Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 16 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at denny dressman@comcast.net.
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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of:
COPELAND LEA KAI, Child, and concerning,
RAVEN JESSIE PORTERFIELD, JOHN DOE, JUSTIN TANNER LOPEZ, MICHAEL GEBNER, and TONY MILLER AKA TONY GALLAGHER, Respondents.
Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012
Tel: (303) 636-1308 Fax: (303) 636-1889
Case No: 23JV30156 Division: 22
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENTS, JUSTIN TANNER LOPEZ, MICHAEL GEBNER, AND TONY MILLER AKA TONY GALLAGHER, SET FOR JULY 8, 2024, AT 10:30 AM IN DIV. 22
To The Respondents:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondents, JUSTIN TANNER LOPEZ, MICHAEL GEBNER, and TONY MILLER AKA TONY GALLAGHER, is set for July 8, 2024, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child, dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/ meet/D18-ARAP-Div22
•Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.
•Select your audio setting.
If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.
If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).
YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.
Dated: June 24, 2024
Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107
Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner
Published in The Villager
Published: July 4, 2024 Legal # 11538
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO
7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,
In the Interest of: COPELAND LEA KAI, Child, and concerning,
RAVEN JESSIE PORTERFIELD, JOHN DOE, JUSTIN TANNER
LOPEZ, MICHAEL GEBNER, and TONY MILLER AKA TONY GALLAGHER, Respondents.
Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107
Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1308 Fax: (303) 636-1889
Case No: 23JV30156 Division: 22
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENTS, JUSTIN TANNER LOPEZ, MICHAEL GEBNER, AND TONY MILLER AKA TONY GALLAGHER, SET FOR JULY 8, 2024, AT 10:30 AM IN DIV. 22
To The Respondents:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondents, JUSTIN TANNER LOPEZ, MICHAEL GEBNER, and TONY MILLER AKA TONY GALLAGHER, is set for July 8, 2024, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child, dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for
HUDSON GARDENS RED, WHITE & ROCK EVENT
JULY 3. Family-friendly festivities will feature live music from Super Diamond - The Neil Diamond Tribute Band. City of Littleton an Hudson Gardens partnership with kids’ activities, Food trucks, cocktails for purchase, and a grand finale fireworks show. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the School of Rock Littleton band taking stage art s6 p.m. Super Diamond will start at 7:30 p.m. Bring folding chairs and blankets. To purchase tickets, visit hudsongardens.tixr.com/ROCK
PESTS 7 DISEASES IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
JULY 16, 6 p.m. Join Arapahoe County Master Gardeners for an informative class about the most common pests and diseases in the vegetable garden and how to manage these problems. Register at https://bit.ly/CSU Garden Pests
COLORADO FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN - JOINT DISTRICT MEETING
Luncheon on Saturday JULY 20 – DoubleTree Hotel – program starts at 11:30 Check in at 11:00
AM. Hosted by: Cherry Creek Republican Women, Douglas County Republican Women and Elbert County Republican Women. SPEAKER: Michael Fields, President Advance Colorado will speak on the 5 Propositions that will be on the ballot. $36 payable by July 10. Guests are welcome. Questions: Evie Ashmore 303746-4608 or jeashmore@ comcast.net
SAVE THE DATE - JULY 25-28 ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR
A.C. FAIRGROUNDS - REGIONAL PARK - 11:00 a.m. www. aprapahoecountyfair.com
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
AUGUST 3, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
AUGUST 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Rd., Sedalia. Tickets: www. scottishgames.org
CENTENNIAL UNDER THE STARS AUG. 10, CENTENNIAL CENTER PARK
The Mural Walk project is the City of Centennial’s first public mural project. The murals will be at Big Dry Creek under
Arapahoe Road and are set to be installed in late August. There are four local artists finalizing original art to be submitted for the second round of judging. The winners will be announced AUG. 10 at Centennial Under the Stars. Upcoming is the Chalk Art Festival Sat., SEPT. 14 at the Streets at Southglenn.
CHERRY CREEK
REPUBLICAN WOMEN RESUME THEIR LUNCHEONS ON AUG. 13. Watch for more information on the speaker and RSVP info.
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO RACE FOR RESEARCH LOOKING FOR SPONSORS
AUGUST 18. LEARN MORE AT RACE4RESEARCH.COM
WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS EVENING OF HOPE
SEPT. 6, Presenting Miss America- Madison Marsh at Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport. Benefiting CU Cancer Center. Tickets: www. wingsofhopecr.org
CLUBS: DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.
ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway, Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.
2024 Mazda3 Is Loaded for Colorado Weather
I saw on TV this week that 46 percent of EV car owners want to return to fossil fuel cars, major complaint, lack of charging stations and limited driving mileage. That has been my experience in test driving the EV cars that perform well, fast and fancy, but unless a person has a short commute, the cars present a challenge. I really like the hybrid vehicles with the 2.5L engines and the hybrid battery charging systems.
This week I drove another excellent Mazda3 sedan with all-wheel drive, loaded with features, and a turbo-charged engine delivering 222 horsepower. All the Mazda models that I have driven recently are very fast cars with excellent acceleration, handling, cornering, and loaded with safety features. They are also very price competitive with this latest Mazda3 at $36,550. This vehicle has all-wheel
drive, important in Colorado weather and mountain terrain.
This Mazda3 has final as-
sembly in Hofu, Japan with both engine and transmission from that country. The quality of these cars is outstanding, and the “Snowflake White Pearl” paint and sleek design
makes this a desirable vehicle.
This model is almost a sports car, designed as a passenger car, the performance from the 2.5L turbo engine is outstanding linked to the Skyactiv
transmission with a drive and sport mode along with steering wheel paddle shifters. With the speed factor Mazda has a perfect frontal crash score of five-stars. There is a long list of the latest safety features, including 4-wheel disk brakes. The traffic sign recognition is really appreciated, along with the rear cross traffic with braking. The 360-degree view makes for easy backing, along with a boatload of air bags for driver and passenger safety.
Overall, this is a great vehicle for work and play, well suited for Colorado weather with a rain sensing windshield and wiper deicer, heated outside mirrors, and steering wheel.
Attractive are all the extra features and options included in the price with the only extra charge for the special paint at $450. This is a really fun car to drive and enjoy.
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MODERN MARKET EATERY IS SERVING UP CROWD-PLEASERS PREPARED BY REAL PEOPLE IN REAL KITCHENS
Modern Market Eatery’s menu of salads, chef’s bowls, sandwiches, and pizzas is carefully crafted by talented chefs. While they update their menu twice a year to feature the best seasonal produce, their most-loved dishes remain no matter the season. Some long-standing fan favorites include:
THAI COCONUT SALAD
This salad has a habit of converting first-time guests into raving fans of the brand. It combines mixed greens, herb-marinated roasted chicken, chile sweet potato, toasted coconut, cucumber, pickled onion, cilantro, roasted peanuts, and the most incredible peanut mango dressing.
It’s a salad you’ll want in your life all the time.
BLACKENED CHICKEN
MANGO BOWL
Sweet, savory and deeply satisfying. It combines rice and quinoa with garlicky black beans, marinated kale, roasted sweet potato, blackened chicken thigh, pineapple BBQ sauce and fresh and juicy mango salsa. It’s Caribbean comfort food, Modern Market Eatery style.
BASIL CHICKEN SANDWICH
Their most popular sandwich, and for good reason. With juicy handcarved chicken, peppery arugula, sliced provolone, red onion and basil
aioli, it’s simple but never boring. So fresh and herbaceous, it tastes like a summer picnic in the garden.
PEPE PIZZA
Hand-stretched dough topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and scattered with a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. They add zesty pepperoni and bake in artisan ovens until perfectly charred and chewy. Better because it’s made from scratch.
From indulgent staples to healthy, seasonal dishes, Modern Market Eatery has something for everyone. Visit your nearest location and explore their diverse menu today!
LOCATIONS
NEAR YOU
Visit modernmarket. com for all locations and to order.
The Streets at SouthGlenn 6955 S. York St. Centennial Cherry Hills 3475 S. University Blvd. Englewood Greenwood Village 8575 E. Arapahoe Rd. Greenwood Village Highlands Ranch
537 W. Highlands Ranch Pkwy. Highlands Ranch
CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT Modern Market Eatery’s Blackened Chicken Mango Bowl; Fan-favorite Thai Coconut Salad; Made-from-scartch Pepe pizza; The popular Basil Chicken Sandwich; VP of Culinary, Chef Nate puts the finishing touches on a Thai Coconut Salad.
