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The Ultimate Learning Experience

As my husband and I embark on another thrilling travel adventure, we are drawn to both exotic and off-the-beatenpath destinations.

This time, our journey takes us through the enchanting landscapes of Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia, culminating in a three-month stay in Italy. Last October, we indulged in a 73-day adventure cruise around the captivating continent of Africa.

a profound commonality of human experience. No matter where we go, certain behaviors, emotions, and relationships remain constant, reminding us that, despite our diverse backgrounds, we are all connected by the shared threads of humanity.

We celebrate and love to travel as a gateway to discovering new cultures, landscapes, and experiences. Yet, as we move from one place to another, it becomes increasingly evident that beneath the surface of cultural differences lies

One of our most powerful observations is the universal nature of familial bonds. When a baby cries in every corner of the world, a mother instinctively rushes to comfort her child. Whether in a bustling market in Morocco, a rural village in Angola, or a suburban neighborhood in Zurich, the sight of a mother cradling her child, murmuring soothing words, or gently rocking them back to sleep is a timeless and borderless act of

love. This instinctive response is not bound by language, culture, or geography; it is a fundamental aspect of the human experience.

Equally enchanting are the dynamics between siblings, which are universally similar. In a park in Lucerne one might witness an older brother teasing his younger sister, just as one might observe in a playground in Cherry Creek. The playful banter, the occasional quarrel, and the deep-seated loyalty between siblings are experiences shared by families across the globe. These interactions, whether filled with laughter or rivalry, underscore the timeless and heartwarming nature of sibling relationships.

Children, in their innocence and exuberance, are perhaps the most profound reminders of our

shared humanity. Across different cultures and languages, the joy that children find in simple pleasures is universally recognizable. A child’s eyes light up when offered a piece of candy, whether in the crowded streets of Salzburg, Austria, or the quiet lanes of a small village in Kenya. The excitement, the smile, the immediate delight—they are the same everywhere. It’s a pure, unfiltered happiness that knows no borders, uplifting the spirit and bringing joy to all who witness it. Toys, too, bring out this universal joy. A brightly colored ball in a market in Mexico, a handmade doll in a bazaar in Turkey, or a shiny new toy in a Grindelwald store all provoke the same response in children. They reach out with eager hands, their faces glowing with anticipation and joy. The simplicity of their happiness reminds us that, at our core, our

Strelitz named Jewish Community Foundation Manager for JEWISHcolorado

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JEWISH COLORADO

JEWISHcolorado named

Daphna Strelitz as the new Manager of the Jewish Community

Foundation. The Foundation, brought under the operations of JEWISHcolorado in 2016, provides a variety of philanthropic offerings including donor-advised funds, endowments, and

giving circles, all designed to help individual donors or Jewish agencies achieve their philanthropic legacy goals, and to promote philanthropy in the local Jewish community.

Strelitz comes to JEWISHcolorado from The Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum, where she served as Senior Manager of Institutional Giving. She worked

desires and pleasures are remarkably similar.

Beyond the familial bonds and childhood joys, countless other small, everyday experiences underscore the commonality of humanity. Whether it’s the shared laughter of friends, having a beer in a pub, a cappuccino in a cafe, or the comfort of a warm meal together, these moments resonate universally. In every culture, people come together to eat, share stories, and find community in each other’s company. These everyday interactions are a testament to the shared values and experiences that bind us together.

Through traveling, we understand that our world is vast and intimately connected, diverse, yet united by the simple truths that define what it means to be human. It is the ultimate learning experience. joneen@narme.org

with government, corporate, and private funders and managed all grant proposals in support of the museum’s institutional goals. In her eight years at the museum, she also worked as Development Manager, Membership Manager, and Development Associate. Additionally, she served as a grant panelist for State of Florida Division of Art & Culture, Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation, and The Miami Foundation.

Strelitz graduated with honors from the University of Leeds in the UK with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Art with Museum Studies. Previously, she did a year-long volunteer program in Israel through the Federation of Zionist Youth with Young Judea.

“Daphna brings more than ten years of experience in the nonprofit sector, a deep commitment to Jewish values, and a proven track record in development and grants management,” said Renée Rockford, President & CEO of JEWISHcolorado.

“Our community will be the beneficiary of her skills and commitment. Having grown up in the East London Jewish community, Daphna has a profound understanding of the importance of embracing community impact and empowering others through Jewish values. We are very excited to have her on the JEWISHcolorado team.”

“I am deeply honored to join JEWISHcolorado as the Foundation Manager,” said Strelitz. “Growing up in a vibrant Jewish community, raising my young family in Denver, and dedicating my career to philanthropy, I understand the transformative power of giving and the importance of sustaining Jewish life. I am excited to work with our community members to further strengthen the vital impact of JEWISHcolorado, ensuring that we continue to connect, invest, and protect Jewish life in Colorado, Israel, and around the world.”

ROBIN WISE PRESIDENT & CEO

We are pleased to announce the merger of Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) and Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC), effective on September 1, 2024. Our combined organization will operate as JA-Rocky Mountain; ELC will become a program of JA-Rocky Mountain.

This is an exciting milestone for our well-established and well-regarded nonprofit organizations.

JA-Rocky Mountain’s financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs bring learning to life, reinforce new concepts with hands-

on experiences, and support the development of core competencies needed for an ever-changing economy. They align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to students with the help of education partners and volunteers from the local community.

The addition of ELC’s quality professional development for educators ensures that teachers embrace the concepts that students learn through JA programs, so that

they can better educate their students. ELC’s university-accredited graduate-level continuing education will continue to be offered at low or no cost to teachers by raising sufficient funds.

We decided to increase our impact through a merger so we can provide a more complete approach to meeting the growing and changing needs of our students, teachers, and schools.

Rest assured that JA-Rocky Mountain programs provid-

ed in the past will continue to be offered at no cost to students or schools and that you will continue to work with the same people as you have in the past.

“The merger is a multiplier, increasing our effectiveness and impact,” said JARocky Mountain President and CEO Robin Wise. “It represents a major step forward in ensuring that young people develop the skill sets, mindsets, and connections that empower them to lead

meaningful and choicefilled lives in our free market economy.”

We will work quickly to integrate the organizations and will communicate additional information as it becomes available by email and through our websites. Please visit https://www.JARocky Mountain.org/ and https:// econlitco.org/ for more information and to read answers to frequently asked questions.

Thank you! Your continued support enables us to reach new heights and increase our impact on the lives of young people in our community.

The Show Must Go On…

We’re proud to report we are award winners once again at the 146th Colorado Press Convention held at the Delta Marriott hotel at 120th in the Northglenn/Thornton neighborhood. A brand-new facility, the hotel was a good venue for the gathering of Colorado newspaper representatives. The Villager won 15 awards and the “Sweepstake Award for Excellence in Advertising.”

Black Hawk and Central City. The miners in Central City and Black Hawk, it was reported, stopped their work whenever the newsboys arrived selling the 1862 paper.

BY BOB SWEENEY PUBLISHER

The incoming president of Colorado Press, Linda Shapley, described the mission of the convention in the program quite well when she wrote, “Today, the media industry faces unprecedented challenges from the rapid evolution of digital technologies to the shifting of economic landscape and the relentless spread of misinformation. These challenges test our resources, creativity, and unwavering dedication to delivering truthful, impactful journalism.”

Colorado Press is one of the oldest trade associations in Colorado, like the Colorado Mining Association and Colorado Cattlemen. Colorado became a state in 1876, and mining camps were loaded with instant newspapers with handset type and foot pedal presses. Newspaper competition was brisk in the gold mining camps of Cripple Creek, Leadville,

The Denver newspaper wars are well reported in books like Gene Fowler’s “Timberline” and the early gold mining days in “Gulch of Gold” by Caroline Bancroft. Newspapers have been reporting history when it happens since the gold rush of 1859. Counties were aligned by population and the distance that a rider could travel horseback or by wagon in a day’s time to reach the new courthouse. New county boundaries and a constitution were drawn up and statehood was declared in 1876, leaving the Kansas Territory joining the U.S.A.

The last Indian uprising occurred at the White River Indian Agency near Meeker. The Utes left the reservation in September of 1879 and were hunting and giving miners and ranchers in North Park enough trouble that Indian agent Nathan Meeker sent a rider to Ft. Laramie for military assistance before his untimely murder. The battle at Milk Creek ensued between hostile Indians and army calvary where many lives were lost.

The sad result was the round-up of the Ute Indians and their forced removal to an Indian reservation forever in Utah. Their vast

homelands, stretching across Southwest Colorado, gone forever as Colorado expanded at the end of the Civil War and mining gold fever. Newspaper professionals met once again this past week, many of us still reeling from the closing of The Denver Post printing plant in Berthoud. The wonderful plant was the last vestige of the historic Lehman family’s press facility. Their papers in Loveland and Longmont were purchased by The Denver Post a decade ago. Son, Dean Lehman, a third-generation past president, followed in the footsteps of his father Ed, and mother Ruth, the first CPA woman president. Dean was present at the convention and attended the past president’s breakfast Saturday morning and awards ceremony. His former newspaper Times-Call executive, and 2001 CPA president, Ken Amundson was selected for the “Newspaper Hall of Fame” honor.

70 Colorado newspapers were given 30 days’ notice to find a new printer by Alden Capital, the Denver Post hedge fund owner, announcing that they were going to list the building for 7.2 million and close the printing plant almost immediately. They moved their own publications to the Denver Plant in Denver leaving the rest of us gasping for air.

For us, we found new friends at the Cheyenne Eagle-Tribune who have taken up our banner and we

are now into the third week of working out the intricate details of newspaper printing, addressing, delivery, and mailing. Kudos to USPS for working with us as we bring the newspaper tubs into bulk mail for delivery to our readers slightly later than usual. The delays are in the addressing that takes time. The two-color printing is excellent from the German Roland press, the same as the press in Berthoud. We like our Wyoming friends.

Most of the newspaper convention swirled around the newsroom with younger writers aspiring to be reporters. There is also a strong movement among some newspapers to convert to the nonprofit world and risk their future on foundation support. Similar, to public radio, there is some support for public funded newspapers. I’m not of that mindset and prefer to rise, or fall, in the free enterprise system.

My philosophy is that we must publish a quality newspaper that you readers will support and continue to read, support our advertisers and kindly mail or call in your subscriptions.

We provide the show, you buy the tickets, if the play ends, the curtain will fall. We want the show to go on, as does Colorado Press and all the attendees at the 145th Colorado Press Convention.

The printed word will live forever.

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Pete Coors to be honored at TAPS Celebrity Classic

September 14 at Wing

Over the Rockies

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has been caring for military families in Colorado since 1994. Each year, they host the Colorado Celebrity Classic to raise funds to provide care and resources to all

those mourning the loss of a military service member.

This year’s event will focus on Coloradans Supporting Coloradans. All money raised will be invested back in our communities. TAPS will be presenting Pete Coors with the TAPS Legacy Award for his work in support of military families

The entertainment will

feature homegrown talents Billy Bower and The Jay Silence Band. CBS Colorado’s Michael Spencer will be the emcee for the evening. There will be an amazing array of items in the Live and Silent Auctions, including travel packages, jewelry, golf adventures, sports memorabilia, restaurants and so much more!

TAPS helps surviving families cope and heal in the aftermath of their loss through a variety of programs, including a national peer support network, the annual National Survivor Seminar, Good Grief Camps, grief and trauma resources, and a toll-free 24-hour helpline. All services are free of charge to the families.

Take a moment to sign up to bid on the Auction by texting TAPS24 to 76276 and follow the prompts to register for the Colorado Celebrity Classic Auction. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to TAPS.org/Colorado. If you cannot attend consider making a donation to TAPS.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Event Chairs

Laura Benton

George Dempsey

Auction Chairs

David & Annette Jewell

Edie Marks

Sharon Sweeney

Entertainment Chair

Sara Duke

Executive Committee

Bo & Lynne Cottrell

Vic & Sharon Evans

Elise Marks Gruitch

Patricia McKenna-Mersch

Pat Robinson

Eric Schierburg

Jeff & Rene Tomczak

Emeritus

Pete & Marilyn Coors

Miles & Jan Cortez

LtGen Mike Gould (R) &

Col Paula Gould (R)

Steve & Marla Grove

Gen Gene Renuart (R) & Jill Renuart

TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS

19th Annual TAPS Colorado Celebrity Classic Supporting Colorado Survivors

Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:30 pm Wings Over the Rockies | Denver, Colorado

For the past thirty years, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors has been a beacon of hope and support for families that have lost a military loved one.

JOIN US as we honor our fallen military service members and pay tribute to the loved ones they left behind

TAPS Legacy Award presented to Pete Coors

Entertainment by:

The Jay Silence Band

"Keeping a vibe of yesteryear alive through his well-built songs, rich with storytellling, crisp musicianship and strong vocals. Featuring songs from his new album, Fly Me Away." and Billy Bower

"Guitarist extraordinaire whose style is rockin' blues with a side of country."

Emcee Michael Spencer

Live and Silent Auctions CBS News Colorado

Catering by Epicurean and

Attire: Country Casual the Coors Cowboys

Senate Majority Fund holds fundraiser in Castle Pines during BMW Tournament

Goal: candidate election wins, re-election wins and prevent a super majority

Steve Struna, Kim McHugh, Roger Hutson, Kevin Heringer, Greg Fulton, Stanton Dodge and Jeff Cummings were sponsors of a gathering that included outdoor cocktail hour with appetizers, cigars followed by dinner to raise funds for the Senate Majority Fund supporting Repub-

licans. “It takes a team,” said Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, lauding his fellow senators. Senator Barb Kirkmeyer called Lundeen their fearless leader.”He goes up to bat and he hits it out of the park!”

and

BELOW: Scott Bright – SD 13 candidate, Rep. Lisa Frizell – SD 2 candidate), Senator Barb Kirkmeyer (SD 23), Senate GOP Chief of Staff Jason Helland and Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen

Right: Steve Struna, Kevin Heringer, Rich Gunlikson, Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen (SD 9)

Sponsors Kim McHugh (of Chevron), Steve Struna (of Bayswater), Jeff Cummings (of Duffy Crane & Hauling, Inc.) with host Susan Hamilton

Senators Jim Smallwood (SD 2) and Kevin Van Winkle (SD 30)

Robyn Carnes, who is running for Senate District 16, with Jack Tate who is former Senator of that same district

Amy Leake

Monica Owens Beauprez of WestBrooke Group flank Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen

State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer shared 2024 Legislature Recap with CCRW

Introduced as a rock star in the legislature, Barbara Kirkmeyer, despite a Democrat majority, has managed to pass 49 bills on economic/personal freedom and safety and was appointed to the Joint Budget Committee and Appropriations! Kirkmeyer had previously served on the Senate Education, Health and Human Services and Senate Local Government Committees, the Statutory Revisions Committee and as vice chair of both the Public School Finance Interim Committee and the Early Childhood and School

Readiness Interim Committees. She gave Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW) a recap, a look forward and of course, addressed property tax.

The former Weld County Commissioner is a fourth generation Coloradan and CU graduate. Prior to holding public office, Barb co-owned and operated a dairy farm, was a small business owner for 15 years and served in Governor Owens’ cabinet as acting executive director of the Department of Local Affairs.

“The

Joint Budget Committee

is the best committee to be on. Budget is where we hold the line!”

-Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer

Reagan movie captures the indomitable spirit of the American Dream

BY SCOTTIE TAYLOR IVERSON

“Reagan is a powerful narrative of a man who had a moral compass, lived out his faith, and at the same time was able to connect emotionally to millions,” said Dr. John Townsend, Bestselling “Boundaries” series author.

I was privileged to see the Advance Leader Screening of this beautifully produced, extraordinary movie months ago. I thought the timing was genius.

Are you wondering why more people don’t know it exists? That’s because its promotion is being blocked – being called election interference! Fascinating, but not surprising! This movie is an amazing film about Reagan - the man and the president. It is the cinematic journey of overcoming the odds starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan. It’s an unbiased story of a history-changing leader narrated by the voice of former KGB agent Victor Petrovich who followed Reagan’s as-

cent from dusty small town roots, to the Hollywood glitter to commanding the world stage.

It’s moving. It’s inspiring. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And, you’ll be so glad you saw it! Find a theatre, support it and encourage as many you can to see it as well. It’s a short run, so plan to see it soon. From Aurora to Lakewood, from Arvada to Parker, it’s available though. For a theater near you, visit: www.fandango.com.

Promotion being blocked and tagged “election interference”

“Reagan accurately portrays the man I knew.”– Edwin Meese III, Former U.S. Attorney General

CCRW President Dorothy Gotlieb, U.S. Congressional District 6 candidate John Fabbricatore and keynote speaker State Senator (SD 23 – Larimer and Weld Counties) Barbara Kirkmeyer who is running for re-election

Chris Richardson, running for HD56 Photos by Scottie Iverson

Kathleen Chandler running for RTD Board

Tyler Linnebur is running for Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 1

Valdamar Archuleta running for U.S. House Colorado District 1

Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 3 Jeff baker is running for re-election

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BY FREDA MIKLIN

I am passionate about government and giving our readers straightforward information that will help them make informed choices when they vote. am also a licensed C.P.A. and former Greenwood Village City Council member. Dr. Jerry Miklin and are the parents of five young adults, including two sets of twins, all of whom graduated from Cherry Creek High School and college. am a 9-time Colo. Press Assn. award winner. If you have any questions about local or state politics or government, or something you want to share, email me at fmiklin.villager@gmail.com.

88% of GOP State Central Committee members at meeting vote to remove Dave Williams as State Chair but he says it doesn’t count

After an Arapahoe County judge declined to intervene in the matter, GOP state central committee members representing 182 votes gathered in Brighton, as scheduled, on August 24 to make official their view on the continued tenure of Dave Williams as state party chair.

Party rules require at least 60% of those present to agree to decide the question. According to a report in the Denver Gazette, when the votes were counted, 88% had voted to oust Williams’

from his post, and to also remove his lieutenants, vice-chair Hope Scheppelman and secretary Anna Ferguson.

Former U.S. Senate candidate, who has previously served as El Paso County GOP Chair, Eli Bremer, was selected by the central committee members present to replace Williams. They also chose Brita Horn, former Routt County Treasurer, to be vice chair, and Kevin McCarney, former Mesa County GOP chair, to be state party secretary.

Bremer told the Gazette that he plans to move forward with opening an interim party headquarters and hiring an executive director.

The decision to remove Williams was supported by six of the eight Colorado GOP candidates for the U.S. Congress and State Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, as well as the spokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee, who reportedly sent a text message saying, “It is our understanding that today’s Colorado GOP vote is

Update on what ballot measures have made the cut for November 5

On August 23, the Secretary of State’s Office announced it had verified a sufficient number of signatures on petitions for three more initiatives to be placed on the November 5 statewide ballot.

All three measures were put forth by the same conservative policy group, Advance Colorado, which, according to its website, consists of its President, Michael Fields, former State Republican Chair Kristi Burton Brown, and Michael Tsogt, a 2022 graduate of CU in Colorado Springs.

The newly approved ballot measures are:

Initiative #138 School Choice in K-12 Education

This proposed Constitutional Amendment is comprised of 65 words, 56 of which are the “purpose and findings,” that say:

• “All children have the right to equal opportunity to access a quality education;

• Parents have the right to direct the education of their children;

• School choice includes neighborhood, charter, private, and home schools, open enrollment options, and future innovations in education.”

The remainder of the measure states only that:

• “Each K-12 child has the right to school choice.”

Some who question the purpose of this amendment to the state’s Constitution point out that the policy described in the measure has long been the policy in this state. Any child in Colorado can enroll in any public school free of charge, as long as the school’s principal determines there is enough room. Charter and private schools set their own policies with limited oversight from anyone, so parents who enroll their children in those schools

have complete authority over the education their children receive.

In 2011, the Douglas County School District created a program to use taxpayer money to pay for non-public schools. Upon doing so, according to published reports from the Denver Post, “nine out of 10 students in the program chose religious schools.” After a four-year legal battle, the Colorado Supreme Court found that the plan was unconstitutional because it directly conflicted with, “broad, unequivocal language (in the State Constitution) forbidding the State from using public money to fund religious schools.”

This measure, which would amend the Colorado’s Constitution, is seen by some as a move toward weakening that prohibition, leading to the ability to use public funds for private schools.

According to a recent editorial penned by Tsogt, Advance Colorado believes that teachers’ unions and other “anti-school reform organizations” want to end school choice in our state and this initiative will “cement the protection of the rights we currently enjoy (by) putting school choice in our state constitution.”

Tsogt’s editorial emphasized the statewide popularity of the longstanding school choice policy, and denounced a failed bill from the last legislative session, HB24-1363 Charter Schools

Aountability as “a threat to school choice.” It would have required charter schools to “make reasonable efforts to ensure that at least one-third of the board (of a charter school) is comprised of parents or legal guardians of students who are enrolled in the charter school and people who reflect the demographics of the community where the charter school is located,” among its features.

Initiative # 112 Concerning Eligibility for Parole

This would change state law for certain violent offenders, (e.g., those convicted of second-degree murder, first degree assault, first or second-degree sexual assault) including first-time violent offenders, to require that they serve 85% of their imposed sentence, without deducting earned time, before they become eligible for parole. Currently, the required time served to become paroleeligible for those offenders is 75% of their sentence, less earned time, and that requirement only applies to those who have previously been convicted of a violent crime.

This change in the law would also add a requirement that any person convicted a second time of one of these violent crimes serve the full sentence imposed before becoming eligible for parole.

Initiative #108 Valuation for Assessments

As we reported previously, it has been estimated that this measure could cost the state $3 billion in the 2025 property tax year alone. It is expected to be withdrawn by Advance Colorado after the Special Session of the state legislature underway as of this writing, assuming it is successful in resulting in an acceptable compromise on property tax policy.

Other measures previously approved for the November ballot:

Initiative

#89 Right to Abortion

This would add the right of free choice for women regarding abortion care to the Constitution to settle the question permanently, unless there is a subsequent constitutional amendment that changes it.

Imperial Chinese to go coming to Belleview Station

Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant & Lounge has been a staple at 431 South Broadway in Denver for 40 years. According to their website, they originated Sesame Chicken, “the single most popular dish in every Chinese restaurant in Denver.”

rant will be called Imperial To Go, which will be a fast-casual concept that includes in-house seating, as well as pickup and delivery.

in accordance with party bylaws. We will recognize the new party leadership..”

Williams told party members in an email reported by the Gazette that, “These people are definitely making things up as they go along, but we won’t be deterred,” adding that those who want him removed as party chair “have proven that they do not care about electing Trump this November.”

Initiative # 91 Prohibit Trophy Hunting

This measure would prohibit the “trophy hunting” killing of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx in Colorado.

In response to this initiative, Common Sense Institute (CSI), described by Colorado Politics (CP) as “a conservative-leaning think-tank,” published a report stating it could cost the state as much as $61 million in economic activity, based on a study from Oregon, used to estimate the impact of this initiative on elk and mule deer.

The director of communications for Cats Aren’t Trophies, the group behind Proposition 91, told CP that CSI’s reasoning was flawed “because decades of research have shown that increases in mountain lion populations don’t directly result in significant declines in elk and deer numbers,” adding, “This is no different than climate deniers who point to the weather forecast in winter as their ‘proof’ that climate change isn’t real… That’s emotional manipulation, not proof of what’s being tested. Lions eat deer and elk; they have to to survive, but to claim that without trophy hunting, the herds will be decimated to the tune of millions of dollars…It is just irresponsible and reckless to suggest in light of the science that has been repeatedly proven, again and again, on this very issue.”

Ballot initiatives still pending review for sufficient valid signatures:

• Concerning the Conduct of Elections (rank order voting)

• Establish Qualifications and Registration for Veterinary Professional Associate

• Funding for Law Enforcement

Soon, area residents will be able to get their top-notch Asian fare just across the street from Greenwood Village in Belleview Station at 4960 S. Newport Street. The new restau-

Denver Business Journal reports that Imperial Restaurant Group will introduce their new concept in the former Sushi-Rama on Newport Street in Belleview Station, as well as other previous Sushi-Rama sites in Aurora, Lone Tree, and Broomfield.

This is the original restaurant on South Broadway in Denver.

Motel owner sues Greenwood Village in federal court for discrimination against people with disabilities

In a lawsuit filed in federal court on behalf of Neza Bharucha, Zarrin Hospitality Group, Inc. (ZHG), and the Community Economic Defense Project (CEDP) against the City of Greenwood Village, its city manager, its city attorney, and a detective in its police department, the plaintiffs alleged that the Motel 6, “has, for many years welcomed the most vulnerable people in the city to rent rooms. Unhoused people, particularly those people with disabilities, have frequently used charity or governmentprovided housing vouchers to seek temporary shelter at the Motel. As the only motel or hotel in the city with both a low enough price point for vouchers and a compassionate commitment to serving vulnerable people, the Motel has distinguished itself among the other hotels and motels in the city as a safe haven for unhoused people with mental illness and/or addiction issues, which are disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).”

It continues, “Greenwood Village, however, has made it clear that it does not want unhoused people with mental illness and/or addiction issues to remain inside its city limits for long. The city has directed substantial police and municipal resources toward preventing the motel from serving unhoused people with disabilities, including by passing an ordinance limiting the length of stays at motels/hotels to 29 days, by discriminatorily applying exceptions to that ordinance to intentionally exclude people with disabilities, by conducting police surveillance at the motel on a daily basis for years, and even by personally serving Ms. Bharucha with a criminal summons under the 29-day ordinance (a land use ordinance) for her opposition to discrimination on behalf of her guests with disabilities. The city has treat-

ed plaintiffs ZHG and Bharucha differently and worse on the basis of their association with people with disabilities for over a decade. The Community Economic Defense Project, which currently partners with ZHG and Ms. Bharucha to provide emergency housing to vulnerable people, faces future harm to its clients and its organizational mission as a result of Defendants’ discrimination.”

The actions taken by the City and its employees who are named defendants in this lawsuit are alleged to be in violation of the United States Constitution, Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.

The action that led to this suit is a further restriction, just passed, to the City’s 2014 law prohibiting hotel stays past 29 days out of any 60-day period that removed an exception for families in crisis who are receiving temporary housing benefits from a governmental or charitable agency. This change in the law was passed unanimously without one word of comment or discussion by any member of the GV City Council or city staff in any public forum before, during, or after the change.

The only reason given for the new law was contained in a required staff report attached to the July 1 city council agenda and the testimony delivered to the city council during the one public hearingheld on the matter.

This scenario was highly unusual. In nearly all cases, a change in the city’s laws that alters a current policy, especially a longstanding one, is first discussed at a public city council study session and then by the mayor and city council at their regular meeting when the code change is introduced, before a vote is ever taken.

None of that happened this time.

According to the staff

report, allowing families in crisis to stay in the Motel for longer than 29 days could create a fire hazard because they would need to cook and have more possessions in their room than those staying for a shorter time.

Three people testified. One was a 33-year professional fire protection engineer who lives in GV. He disputed the City’s allegation that professional standards state that occupancy past 29 days in a hotel presents more of a firesafety risk than shorter stays.

South Metro Fire Rescue’s bureau chief and fire marshal testified that, “We do see an inherent risk with hotels… that allow longer term stays in them… Human behavior brings more possessions,” and guests without cooking facilities “get creative and they bring in their own cooking devices, as well as people bringing candles.” He offered to answer any questions the council had. There were none.

Also testifying was Dr. Neza Bharucha, a 34-year-old psychiatrist who came to Colorado in 2017 to complete her psychiatric residency at CU Anschutz School of Medicine and whose parents previously owned the Motel 6, which currently belongs to her husband. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Bharucha is a mother of four who lives with her family in a home in one of GV’s most popular neighborhoods.

Dr. Bharucha said, “We try really hard at Motel 6 to create a warm, friendly and safe environment. We have taken several proactive measures in the last couple of years by renovating our hotel rooms, installing security cameras everywhere, locking all the doors, and having our employees trained on Narcan since 2022. We have 129 sellable rooms.”

In an interview with the Denver Gazette, she pointed out that active addicts are

strictly barred from her hotel. Only those in recovery are allowed to stay there. She also clarified she does not treat any hotel guests in her professional capacity as a psychiatrist. Her role there is only to help run her husband’s business.

Dr. Bharucha continued, “To my knowledge, we are the only hotel that uses this exception, which is, ‘Contracting with charitable or governmental agencies to help families in crisis. Currently, we have 17 rooms in our hotel that fall under this exception. We have contracted with agencies across Colorado, including Colorado Department of Public Health and Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Every family that comes to the hotel under this exception has a disability or a perceived disability. If this exception is removed from the (municipal code), it will cause a disparate impact. It will be removing the most vulnerable population out of Greenwood Village, forcing those with disabilities to leave Greenwood Village. It is hard for an individual with a disability to move every 29 days.”

“So I ask,” said Dr. Bharucha, “Greenwood Village Council, if (you) can provide a reasonable accommodation by allowing individuals with disabilities to stay more than 29 days, especially when we are falling under this ordinance exception…When we work with these organizations, you can rest assured this is not permanent housing. This is simply temporary until they can move on to permanent housing,” adding, “We have three employee apartments in our hotel with full kitchens. We absolutely need our employees to stay there,” explaining that those who stay in the apartments overnight are a 24/7 on-sight maintenance person, a night manager, and a back-up front desk clerk.

She even offered, “If you

guys are really concerned about fire safety, I am more than happy to install a fire sprinkler safety system in our hotel. That is essentially the only difference between R-1 (short term) and R-2 (extended stay) fire safety requirements. We will go ahead and do that if that is Greenwood Village’s main concern.” No one on the city council offered any response to her testimony. Then she laid out the larger problem. “We are basically tired. We’re tired of being threatened. We’re tired of being harassed. I had a really inappropriate criminal charge put on me, as I’m sure all of you know. (referring to the criminal complaint for allowing some hotel guests to stay longer than 29 days. Since the applicable law is not a criminal statute, the city was forced to drop the case, but not before Bharucha went through severe stress and worry).

She went on, “At this point, we are ready to fight or are willing to get out at a fair price. We just can’t take this anymore…We’ve had several national organizations that have looked into this… I really, really hope that this exception is not removed. It will also severely impact our ability to contract and, as a business, 17 rooms is quite a bit of revenue…in a 129-room hotel.”

Mayor Lantz asked if the council wished to discuss the proposed change in the city’s code before they voted on it on July 1 and again on August 5. No one responded before they voted unanimously to adopt the code change eliminating the exception to the 29day rule for families in crisis.

Editor’s note: The Villager reached out to the City of Greenwood Village which replied no comment.

New era beginning in college football

Here in Colorado, the momentous 2024 college football season begins this week, with Colorado, Colorado State and Air Force all playing opening games.

If last Saturday’s games are any indication, it’s going to be a memorable fall.

The only ranked team in action, No. 10 Florida State, became the first upset victim (of many to come), losing to Georgia Tech, 24-21, on a 44-yard field goal on the last play. The Yellow Jackets were 10.5-point underdogs.

Air Force.

The Falcons start with what should be a walkover: Merrimack College of Andover, Massachusetts, playing its second season in FBS. The Warriors went 5-6 in their first FBS go in 2023. They appeared in the FCS playoffs only once.

• Utah, Arizona and Arizona State have joined CU in changing the meaning of the number 12, giving the Big 12 Conference SIXTEEN members across 10 states.

Hours later, New Mexico—a 14-point underdog—came within four-and-a-half minutes of upsetting Montana State, blowing a 31-21 lead by giving up a 93-yard touchdown run then an 11-play, 89-yard scoring drive.

Montana State scored the game winner, a four-yard run on firstand-goal, with 10 seconds left.

This one’s noteworthy because Montana State plays in the Football Championship Subdivision and is a three-time FCS national champion. North Dakota State, CU’s opening opponent, is a 9-time FCS national champ. CU went in as the betting favorite by 10.

Both New Mexico and Colorado are FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) programs, which generally means they’re supposed to be bigger and stronger. Buffaloes beware.

At opposite ends of the opening spectrum, meanwhile, are Mountain West rivals CSU and

The Rams of CSU, meanwhile, will be in Austin to take on Texas, considered among the leading contenders to reach the FBS national championship game.

The Longhorns represent a couple of the many reasons the 2024 college football season marks the start of a new era.

Because of conference realignment, Texas now plays in the Southeastern Conference. So does Oklahoma.

Adding them to Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana State, Ole Miss, Florida etc. etc. makes the strongest conference in America that much stronger.

The SEC’s third-place finisher could win the playoffs.

Also:

• Four West Coast powers—Oregon, Washington, Southern Cal and UCLA— have joined the suddenly 18-school Big Ten, whose membership now stretches 2,907 miles from New Brunswick, New Jersey to Eugene, Oregon;

• Bay Area arch-rivals Cal and Stanford have become members of the opposite coast’s top league, the Atlantic Coast Conference; and

All that movement should make for intriguing conference championship races. What makes these moves even more interesting is that more teams— eight more—will have a shot at playing for the national championship.

At this early stage of play, even all three of Colorado’s major football programs are in the hunt.

There’s a passing of the torch that’s worth noting, as well.

In 17 seasons at Alabama, Nick Saban won 87.659% of the games his teams played, losing only 29 of 235. His Crimson Tide won nine Southeastern Conference championships and a record six national titles.

He retired after the 2023 season, which means Kalen DeBoer, as Saban’s successor, has either the greatest opportunity or worst job in the history of college football.

Ever since Phil Bengtson flopped as Vince Lombardi’s heir, I’ve believed that the worst job possible is being the person who follows a legend.

Does anyone, for example, remember who followed John Wooden at UCLA? How many national championships did Gene Bartow win in his two years there? (Answer: none).

And where did he go when he left the high-pressure pinnacle of college basketball coaching at that time? (Answer: The University of Alabama-Birmingham, to START the program there.)

There are examples here, too.

Josh McDaniels followed Mike Shanahan and was fired before he completed his second season.

Between John Elway and Peyton Manning, the Broncos had 11 different starting quarterbacks.

Since Todd Helton retired after the 2013 season, the Rockies have had eight primary starting first basemen.

CU and CSU meet in Fort Collins Sept. 14, and CSU visits Air Force Oct. 19, which means head-to-head games could eliminate two of our locals from national contention by mid-season.

But these two games are significant for more than playoff implications. CU’s Deion Sanders and CSU’s Jay Norvell both have high expectations to live up to.

Should be a fascinating four months ahead.

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

What Are the Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes?

Dear Savvy Senior,

What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I miss?

Diabetic Dan

Dear Dan,

The signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that many people miss them. That’s why testing is so important. Here’s what you should know.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 38 million Americans have diabetes today, and another 97 million have prediabetes, but many of them don’t even know they have it.

Type 2 diabetes is a disease that develops slowly over decades. Most people have prediabetes for a long time

Dear Readers,

What are some online marketplace buying and selling safety tips?

In its ongoing efforts to lock out crime, the Denver Police Department advises of the following safety tips when buying or selling items online:

• Conduct any transaction during the day;

• Don’t go alone. Have a family member or friend with you when you meet the buyer/ seller;

before the disease becomes full-blown diabetes, and even then, it progresses gradually.

Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. This excess blood sugar damages blood vessels and affects circulation, putting you at risk for a host of ailments, from heart attack and stroke to blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage.

Signs and Symptoms

So how can you tell if you have diabetes? The earliest signs, which are usually subtle, including urinating more frequently (often at night), being thirster and hungrier than usual, weight loss without trying, feeling very tired, having dry itchy skin and blurry vision.

And the symptoms that can indicate advanced diabetes

• Let family/friends know when and where you will be conducting the transaction;

• Make sure you can examine the item before you buy it;

• Do not share any personal information when creating an ad;

• Create a special e-mail account for conducting business;

• Meet in a public place, high-traffic area;

• If you can’t meet in public, do not go into anyone’s home, or invite strangers into

and long-term damage has occurred includes cuts or sores that heal slowly, having more infections than usual, and pain or numbness in your feet or legs.

Who Should Get Tested?

Because prediabetes typically causes no outward symptoms, and the signs of early type 2 diabetes can easily be missed, the only way to know for sure if you have it is to get a blood test.

Everyone age 45 years or older should consider getting tested for diabetes, especially if you are overweight with a body mass index (BMI) above 25. See CDC.gov/bmi to calculate your BMI.

If you are younger than 45 but are overweight, or have high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes, or belong to an ethnic group (Latino, Asian, African or Native American) at high risk for diabetes, you should get checked too.

your home. Move the item outdoors or into a garage;

To help you determine your risk for diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has a quick, online risk test you can take for free at Diabetes.org/risk-test

Diabetes Tests

There are three different tests your doctor can give you to diagnosis diabetes. The most common is the “fasting plasma glucose test,” which requires an eight-hour fast before you take it. There’s also the “oral glucose tolerance test” to see how your body processes sugar, and the “hemoglobin A1C test” that measures your average blood sugar over the past three months. It can be taken anytime regardless of when you ate.

Most private health insurance plans and Medicare cover diabetes tests, however, if you’re reluctant to visit your doctor to get tested, an alternative is to go to the drug store, buy a blood glucose meter and test yourself at

you are there for the purpose of the buy-sell transaction.

More information to lock out crime may be found at denvergov.org/police.

What are the four key medical/ estate plan documents you need now?

home. They cost around $20.

If you find that you are prediabetic or diabetic, you need to see your doctor to develop a plan to get it under control. In many cases lifestyle changes like losing weight, exercising, eating a healthy diet and cutting back on carbohydrates may be all you need to do to get your diabetes under control. For others who need more help, many medications are available.

For more information on diabetes and prediabetes or to find help, join a lifestyle change program recognized by the CDC (CDC.gov/diabetes-prevention). These programs offer in-person and online classes in more than 1,500 locations throughout the U.S.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package:

1. Health Care Power of Attorney;

2. General Financial Power of Attorney;

3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and

• Police Stations are great options for such a meeting. Just stop in and let the clerk know

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem

4. Will (or a Will with a Trust). Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

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September 12th | Kimpton Claret Hotel

8:00am to 5:00pm

A full day of empowerment, engagement, and actionable takeaways focused on equipping women with skills and knowledge to thrive in both professional and personal environments.

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In addition to the keynote, there are two impactful breakout sessions, and a panel discussion. Visit with exhibitors, network throughout the event, enjoy lunch, happy hour, and more during the action filled invaluable day.

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COURTS

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,

IN THE INTEREST OF: CAMRYN CASH MINES, Child, and concerning JESSIKA APREA AND ROBERT MINES, Respondents.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 (F) 303-636-1889 .......................................

Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 (F) 303-636-1889 .......................................

Case No: 24JV103 Division: 34

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT FATHER

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding RESPONDENT FATHER is set for October 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 34 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, the People of the State of Colorado, 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.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

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CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will conduct a Public Meeting in the Wright Brothers Room of the Airport Authority Administration Office, 7565 S Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Please go to the following link to attend this meeting virtually: https://centennialairport.com/ virtual-boardroom

firms to supply, install, and maintain a replacement Noise and Operations Monitoring System (NOMS) to support airport noise oﬃce operations.

The firm must supply all information required by the Request for Proposals. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Consultant deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport.

For any questions and to obtain a complete copy of the Request for Proposals starting September 9, 2024, please contact Zachary Gabehart, Noise & Environmental Specialist at Centennial Airport at zgabehart@ centennialairport.com or 303-218-2919.

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The agenda will include a Public Hearing on an application under Centennial Airport’s Development Policy and Application Procedures for Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Land Use (“Development Procedures”) from Colorado Karting Circuit for a go-kart track Development Plan.

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Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

The agenda will include a Public Hearing on an application under Centennial Airport’s Development Policy and Application Procedures for Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Land Use (“Development Procedures”) from Colorado Karting Circuit for a go-kart track Development Plan.

The Proposals must be submitted to Zachary Gabehart, Noise & Environmental Specialist, 7565 S. Peoria St. Unit D-9, Englewood, CO, 80112 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST, on October 7, 2024. DBE Firms are encouraged to submit.

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Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 15th day of August 2024 final settlement with Metro Paver will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2024 Mill and Overlay Project, and that any person, copartnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, September 1st, 2024, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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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.

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Information concerning these items may be reviewed at the Airport Authority offices by appointment at 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. To schedule an appointment please call 303-790-0598.

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If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

Dated this 19th day of August, 2024. Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198

Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012

Dated this 19th day of August, 2024. Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012

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Information concerning these items may be reviewed at the Airport Authority offices by appointment at 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. To schedule an appointment please call 303-790-0598.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority

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PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority (ACPAA), owner and operator of Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to supply, install, and maintain a replacement Noise and Operations Monitoring System (NOMS) to support airport noise oﬃce operations.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ILIFF AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-905, C.R.S. that one or more vacancies exists on the Board of Directors of the Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., September 9, 2024, with the Board of Directors of the Iliff Avenue Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, #300, Denver, CO 80210 or electronically to joan@fritschelaw. com.

ILIFF AVENUE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: ............................................................... /s/ FRITSCHE LAW LLC .......................................................................Attorneys for the District

By: ............................................................... /s/ FRITSCHE LAW LLC

.......................................................................Attorneys for the District

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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024, AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING A REZONING FROM R-3 TO O-1 AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF E. QUINCY AVENUE AND S. UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD.

THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. OR YOU MAY CALL 303-783-2729 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The firm must supply all information required by the Request for Proposals. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Consultant deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport.

For any questions and to obtain a complete copy of the Request for Proposals starting September 9, 2024, please contact Zachary Gabehart, Noise & Environmental Specialist at Centennial Airport at zgabehart@centennialairport. com or 303-218-2919.

The firm must supply all information required by the Request for Proposals. The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in the submittals and to select the Consultant deemed to be in the best interest of the Airport. For any questions and to obtain a complete copy of the Request for Proposals starting September 9, 2024, please contact Zachary Gabehart, Noise & Environmental Specialist at Centennial Airport at zgabehart@centennialairport. com or 303-218-2919.

The Proposals must be submitted to Zachary Gabehart, Noise & Environmental Specialist, 7565 S. Peoria St. Unit D-9, Englewood, CO, 80112 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST, on October 7, 2024. DBE Firms are encouraged to submit.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

The Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority (ACPAA), owner and operator of Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado is soliciting proposals from qualified

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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-905, C.R.S. that one or more vacancies exists on the Board of Directors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. Qualified eligible electors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District who wish to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., September 9, 2024, with the Board of Directors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E. Mexico Avenue, #300, Denver, CO 80210 or electronically to joan@ fritschelaw.com.

to be considered to fill a vacancy must file a letter of interest within ten days of the date of publication of this notice. A letter of interest may be filed on or before 5:00 p.m., September 9, 2024, with the Board of Directors of the Valentia Court Metropolitan District, c/o Fritsche Law LLC, 3900 E.

\VALENTIA COURT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: ............................................................... /s/ FRITSCHE LAW LLC .......................................................................Attorneys for the District

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Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.

Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settle

and

claims.

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO

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PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR PWORKMAN@ CHERRYHILLSVILLAGE.COM ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT THE PUBLIC HEARING.

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BUTTERFLIES AT CHATFIELD FARMS

NOW-SEPT. 2 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. DAILY.

Habitat is home to hundreds of native butterflies such as swallowtails, monarchs, mourning cloaks & painted ladies. Butterflies at Chatfield Farms is a joint venture between Butterfly Pavilion and Dener Botanic Gardens, Included with admission.

CUTTING HORSE WEEKEND EVENT AT WIENS RANCH IVN SEDALIA

AUGUST 31-SEPT. 1 Attend an exciting weekend at Wiens Ranch, where the NCHA Cutting Competition will be hosted. A FREE event. Watch some of the best cutting horses in the country compete. Don’t miss the special Burger Dinner on Sat., Aug. 31, featuring WR Premium Beef raised on the ranch. Family-friendly activities, great food, and a chance to experience the thrill of cutting in the beautiful Colorado foothills. The whole family is invited for a weekend of fun and excitement! For more info: Visit www.wiensranch.com

DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE ORCAS EXHIBITION

Runs now until SEPT. 2

CRADLING HEARTS CELEBRATIONCOCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE

SEPT. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Honoring area Neonatal ICU nurses. An evening of drinks, food and heartfelt celebration. Tickets: 303-839-6782. Proceeds to benefit Rock Mountain Children’s Health Foundation.

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

35TH ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP POWWOW

SAT. SEPT. 7 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free day at Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave., Pkwy. Non-profits offer fry bread & Indian tacos and vendors will showcase jewelry, art, crafts, clothing, and more. 11:00 a.m. all dancers perform together in the Sie Welcome Center and Sturm Grand Pavilion.

CHALK ARTWORK ON MAIN ST. LITTLETON

SEPT. 7. Local artists create chalk artwork, activities, live music, local shopping and dining.

REXRUN FOR PAWSITIVITY

SEPT. 7, 3rd annual 5K Trail Run/Walk hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Funds raised will purchase working K-9s, and their safety equipment and pay for their medical bills.

A PRECIOUS CHILD

Celebrate 16 years of transformative impact at their upcoming Sweet 16 Gala on SEPT. 7. Hosted at Sheraton Denver Downtown. 9News Anchor, Kyle Clark will emcee. Register before

August 24th to secure your spot at this black-tie optional affair. For more info and reservations: Events@APreciousChild.org or 720.850.5516. Visit: APreciousChild.org or bit.ly/Sweet16APC

RISING FROM THE RUBBLE: REFLECTIONS ON 9/11 AND THE NEED TO REMEMBER

WED., SEPT. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Join the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian Univ. for a conversation about what happened on that day in Sept. 2001 and how America’s response changed the lives of millions of Americans and others around the world. With backgrounds in military and intelligence, Dr. David Murphy and Dr. Tom Copeland will unpack 9/11, its aftermath, and the need to remember. To register for this FREE event call 303963-3157 or centennial@ccu.edu A flag memorial will also be displayed on the main CCU campus from Sept. 7-12. This memorial honors the 2,977 lives lost at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and on flights 11, 175, 77, and 93.

CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN GENERAL MEEETING

TUE., SEPT. 10 11:00 a.m. TOPIC: Oil & Gas Crisis?

Should We Be Worried? SPEAKERS: Steve Strung, Pres./CEO of Bayswater E&P & Dan Haley, President & CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. A reservation made is a reservation paid. RSVP: www. cherrycreekrepublicanwomen.org Questions? Call Marcia Sass 303-475-9148. DoubleTree by Hilton, DTC, 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Parking free for CCRW. Enter on the West side, lower level. Cost: $36.

BOILING WATER BATH CANNING

CLASS

SEPT. 11, 6-8 p.m. Food Preservation Training. Can Apple Pie Filling. Cost $30. To register: Scan QR code on page 3 of this weeks Villager.

ACSK TRAIL RUN

SEPT. 12, 6-8 p.m. along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail in Centennial. Registration includes a t-shirt, dinner, craft beer or sports drink, and live music at the finish line. Walkers & all ages welcome. Funds support trail maintenance and Arapahoe County open spaces. Register at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/SKtrailrun

AN EVENING TO BENEFIT QUINCY

FARM BARN PARTY AT THE VILLAGE

CLUB

SEPT. 13, 6-9:30 pm. Dress up in your best country-chic attire. Bluegrass, cocktails, barbecue, silent auction.

19TH ANNUAL TAPS-COLORADO CELEBRITY CLASSIC-SUPPORTING COLORADO SURVIVORS

SAT., SEPT 14, 5:30 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies, Denver. Honor our fallen military service members and pay tribute to the loved ones they left behind. TAPS LEGACY AWARD presented to Pete Coors. Entertainment by The Jay Silence Band and Bill Bower, Guitarist extraordinaire. Emcee, Michael Spencer, CBS News Colorado; Catering by Epicurean & the Coors Cowboys; Live & Silent Auctions. Attire:

Country Casual. To purchase tickets: TAPS.org/ Colorado

CENTENNIAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL

SAT., SEPT. 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Streets at SouthGlenn (6851 S. Vine St., Centennial). Chalk art, lie music, family activities, local vendors.

5TH ANNUAL ART ON THE GREEN SEPT. 14 & 15. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Curtis Park, 2323 E. Orchard Road. 90+ local artists, live music, food trucks. Free to attend. InVINtions Winery & Down Hill Brewery to serve beer & wine selections. Local bands. Sponsored by TING.

THE COLORADO AUTHORS’ HALL OF FAME

MON., SEPT. 16. Honoring Five $2,000 scholarships to aspiring Colorado Authors To-Be plus participation in an extensive 12-month mentorship to support their success as an author, valued at $15,000. HallChair Mara Purl will emcee the celebration event. Vanessa Gomez and Chris Veasey, recipients of 2022 will give a short presentation of their authoring success. Cost: $80 or $75 each if more than one luncheon event ticket is bought.. Tickets: www. ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org The event was founded by The Book Shepherd - Judith Briles, local author.

4TH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS ILLUMINATES HUDSON GARDENS

SEPT. 20-NOV. 2. More than 7,000 pumpkins on select nights. Walk through a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, can-carved pumpkins. For a unique optical experience, 3-D glasses are available for purchase. Food trucks, S’mores stations, drink stations. Tickets: magicofthejackolanters.com beginning on Wed., August 28.

TESOR0 CULTURAL CENTER 22ND

ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS AT THE FORT

SEPT. 21 & 22. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily on the grounds of Colorado’s iconic restaurant, The Fort. Authentic Rendezvous Encampments, Ceremonial Dance Demonstrations, Hands-On activities and Award-Winning Artists. Tickets online or day day of at the door. Free parking with concessions provided onside by The Fort. New this year on Sat. morning is an art preview and award ceremony that will include a continental breakfast from 9-10 a.m. with a $20 ticket. Purchase award-winning art before the show opens. More info: Call 303839-1761.

CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING

SEPT. 21-22 for the 86th Annual Board of Directors Meeting & Fall Convention at the Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs, CO. SEPT. 21 registration 8-10 a.m. Bring your own tote bag to be voted on and win a prize. SEPT. 20 Executive Committee Meeting & Welcome Reception

5:30-7 p.m. in the Veranda Room. Host Clubs: Garfield County Republican Women & Centennial Republican Women. Early Bird registration must be postmarked by Sept. 8. Checks payable to CFRW, Jacque Stafford, Reservations Chairman, 1174 22 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81505.

2025 Toyota Camry Has What It Takes

Toyota has really figured out how to make great cars. I continue to drive different models, and they are all good. Price varies on how many options, which model, power train, and luxury accessories are selected.

The test drive this week was a Toyota Camry, the same car that is in it’s fifth generation of developing their gasoline and hybrid blend achieving, in this model, an overall 44 miles per gallon.

This is not the Camry of yester year but a sleek “Heavy Metal Midnight” paint sedan with luxury seats and loaded with features.

The price is not the same as the old days when Camry was more of an economical choice but now assembled in Georgetown, KY with a recommended manufacturer’s price of $36,125.

By H. Throttle

That’s a competitive price for an all- wheel drive car, but there is a long list of necessary options for this car that are a must in a premium package of $4,975 that is largely safety features. Adding features like a panoramic moon roof, 9-speaker JLB sound system, and dark gray alloy metallic wheels, along with a bevy of traffic warning alerts puts the final price at $43,728.

Having driven some very expensive cars and SUVs lately I would say this Camry competes very well in its mid-range car class and is almost as good as some all-wheel vehicles with much higher prices.

MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICAQUEEN’S TEA

SUN., SEPT. 22, 2-5 p.m. at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, Antero Ballroom. It will be a fun afternoon of sipping tea & tasting the delights of an assortment finger sandwiches, canapés, appetizers, and desserts. You will be entertained by the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Queen 2024 Andrea Kehmeier and club members including the dance group, The Bella Donna’s! Bring your girlfriends and have an afternoon of fun. Silent auction and Live auction? This is an annual fundraiser. Tickets: contact Cindy Oberdier at 720-217-3560.

A LIVE DEBATE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN: ALEXANDER HAMILTON VS THOMAS JEFFERON

SEPT. 25. Doors open at 6:30 for general admission, program at 7-8:30. Sponsorships available. See registration page for details. Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village. Constituting America, a nonpartisan, educational foundation, founded in 2010 is hosting this program from the American Historical Theatre for a one night only live debate. A not to miss event for the whole family! A live historical debate between our amazing Founding Fathers. An education about the U.S. Constitution and our nation’s founding principles. Tickets to Register: us.constitutingamerica.org/HamiltonJefferson Questions: Jill@constitutingamerica.org or call 72-427-0148.

THE COLO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE CCBA 2024 CONFERENCE

SEPT. 27, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. “Mutuality of Business Working Together for Christ.” Speakers: Wil Armstrong, Tamra Andress, Paul Cuny. Conference Emcee, Parker Samelson. Sign up: 303-335-4217 for the conference at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver.

2024 COLORADO UPLIFT GUILD ANNUAL LUNCHEON

SEPT. 27, 10-11 a.m. Shop, sip & silent auction. 11-1 p.m: Lunch & Program. Columbine Country Club. Interested in attending? Call 720-982-3460 or uplifftguildvp@gmail.com.

BUTTERFLY BALL COLORADO IS COLORADO’S BIGGEST NIGHT FOR CONSERVATION

SAT., SEPT. 28. 6 p.m. Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. Butterfly inspired formal attire. Enjoy a magical stroll through the Monarch Menagerie filled with 400 live monarch butterflies, a champagne welcome, cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, live entertainment and fashion show, and silent and live auctions. See how Butterfly Pavilion embraces the principles of People. Planet. Promise. Will showcase how we conduct global conservation projects with an equity lens in Tanzania, Mongolia, Sumatra and many other locations around the globe. For info: Alex Peterson, 720-531-9362. or peterson@butterflies.org or www.butterflies.org

RODEO ALL-STAR MUTTON BUSTIN COMPETITION OCT. 4 & 5 National Western Complex. For children 5-7

Kentucky have turned out a quality vehicle.

and under 55 pounds. Open to 900 kids. Visit rodeoallstar.com

MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO 41ST TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA SAT., OCT. 12, Grand Hyatt-Denver 6 p.m. Tickets aperales@menetalhealthcoloado.org

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION-COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - 50 YEAR CLUB CELEBRATION

FRI., OCT. 25, 10:30 a.m. pre-reception; 11:45-1 p.m. Luncheon & Awards Program, Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins. The class of ’74 will be inducted into the 50 Year Club. Award Winners: Career Achievement Award: Dr. Vijay Singh, ’74 and Public Service Award: Susan Campbell ’73. Registration: 800-286-2586.

COLORADO BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE VIEW FROM THE TOP: INNOVATION IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY.

OCT. 23, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature an Science. Featured Speakers: Bryan Leach, Founder & CEO, Ibotta; Ron Lopez, Pres., Astroscale U.S. Inc. and Anne Noonan, Pres. & CEO, Summit Materials. This event unites CEOs from America’s largest and most innovative companies to tackle the theme of “Innovation in the Face of Uncertainty.” Leaders from aerospace, consumer technology, and construction materials will share how they drive technological advancements, boost operational efficiencies, and foster resilience amidst rapid change. Tickets: events@cobrt.com

Colorado Business Roundtable is located at 62925 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100 in Greenwood Village.

SOUTH SUBURBAN GOLF COURSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial. Five leagues have joined together to raise funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” this month. Nourish delivered more than 200,000 meals and groceries in 2023 to those in need. Concerts and karaoke nights throughout the year. Info: 303-70-5500.

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.

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW NOV. 16, 5 p.m. Zaya Biel honored as Global Ambassador and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardee, Sofia Sanchez. Questions: 303321-6277. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

WHAT’S NEW?

Arapahoe County calling for people to serve on the Justice Coordinating Committee. To apply, visit arapahoeco.gov/getinvolved

I was busy in the Camry this week, driving it a lot, and became quite fond of the performance, safety features, and overall beauty. This car is impressive in all ways and USA Camry workers in

I used all three drive modes of eco, normal, and sport, along with the leather covered steering wheel paddle shifters. The sound system was a little difficult to control with so many screen choices. It is wise in most of these new

vehicles to adjust all the dashboard dials before driving away, especially on high-speed E-470. Don’t be looking for the cooling control at high speeds. It doesn’t matter what speed I’m driving there is always cars passing. My pet peeve is the tailgate driver in heavy traffic that must pass only to pull back in front of me going nowhere. Happens all the time. This Camry is a great mid-range car with all the bells and whistles, along with the exceptional Toyota power train warranties. The hybrid system works in perfect harmony with the gasoline engine and together the mileage is exceptional. The all-wheel drive option is also important for Colorado roads.

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