10-10-24 Villager by The Villager

halloween costume swap pumpkin carving contest

Sunday oct 13, 4-6pm

Swap a princess for a pirate, a vampire for a viking, a witch for a werewolf!

Bring along old (gently used) Halloween costumes & take home a “new to you” costume

Denver International Airport’s (DEN) latest photography exhibition, “Circle of Light Photo Project,” will be on view from September, 2024 through mid-February, 2025. The project features photos from recipients of corneal transplants through the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank (RMLEB). The exhibit can be found on the Y-Juncture, on Concourse A just beyond bridge security.

“Circle of Light Photo Project” is a collection of photographs taken by people whose sight was restored through corneal transplants. The project educates the public about the impact that eye donation has on the lives of our community members. Corneal transplant recipients show the world the things they can now see by participating in this important project.

“We exist to restore hope where hope may have been lost,”

RMLEB Executive Director John Lohmeier said. “’Circle of Light Photo Project’ shares the hope restored in people who can now see, thanks to the generosity of an eye donor.”

The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank was founded by the Lions of Colorado and Wyoming in 1982. RMLEB’s mission is to fulfill the wishes of eye donors and their families to help another overcome blindness through translations and research. Their dedication to this mission allows nearly 2,500 eye tissue donors in Colorado and Wyoming to provide for thousands of sight-restorative transplants each year.

Friends of “Buz” Say Goodbye

This past week was a busy one in The Villager newspaper world.

We attended the funeral service for another Village “titan,” Walter A. Buz Koelbel, Jr.

I always thought of Buz as a vibrant, youthful, visionary business entrepreneur, and we attended many city council meetings together over the past four decades. The most memorable were the prairie dog issues with the purchase of the land leading to the present day super successful The Preserve home site development.

It was never easy, and it demanded and took all of Koelbel’s skills to accomplish his successful real estate developments. I think he was best described as a high-quality individual with firstclass honesty and integrity.

Great leadership he learned from his father Walter, who taught his son well. The leadership mantle has been handed to son Carl, now at the helm of Koelbel and Co., with assistance from his

brothers Walt, Dean, and sister Bethany.

I’ve lived long enough to have admired and respected other departed “titans.” George Wallace, founding father of the Denver Technological Center and John Madden Jr., who developed so many beautiful structures on the west side of Wallace’s east side domain.

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The Koelbel team of Walter and Buz made a huge footprint, just like Wallace and Madden. The Koelbel name joins their stature and reputation.

So it was on October 1, 2024, my family paid tribute to the Koelbel family with a special well-earned newspaper tribute to Buz and his family.

Gerri and I attended the funeral service at the beautiful Bethany Lutheran Church with a capacity audience who were still in shock over Buz’s untimely death from cancer. A scourge of a disease that doesn’t care about who you may be, it takes many loved ones

The Solution to Inflation

The Federal Reserve was created in 1913 with one purpose, one directive: Protect the value of the US Dollar. In other words, control inflation to prevent deflation (devaluation) of the buying power of the dollar. The other directives, like sustain full employment, are artificial, illusionary. Since the Feds creation 110 years ago, the value of the dollar (it’s buying power) has declined over 95%. In other words what cost $1 in 1913 now costs $100. That is devaluation in the buying power of the dollar. Since personal income is relatively fixed, the net savings retention, after paying many more dollars for a commodity, is diminished. Inflation is a hidden and highly corrosive tax on the citizen.

The Federal Reserve goes to great lengths to avoid responsibility. Fed Monetary Policy, in particular the number of US Dollars in circulation, is the Fed’s doing. No other entity can print dollars, legally.

Inflation is caused by a decline in buying power of the dollar. The decline is each dollar’s value is caused by two events: Weakness in the private economy, less freedom from interference and second but most importantly, dollar devaluation is the result of printing too many dollars. The second item is strictly the purview of the FOMC a subset of the Federal Reserve. When the Fed began printing $8 Trillion new dollars in 2008, called QE, they set us on the current path of inflation, which is devaluation of the dollar’s buying power.

In fairness the Fed is not the only guilty party to destruction of the dollar’s value. Throughout the intervening 100 years since the Feds creation, Congress and Presidents demanded more federal spending and thereby compelled the Fed to print more US Dollars solely to buy Treasury Bonds and thereby fund the profligate spending of our elected representatives.

from our midst. Cancer League of Colorado does a yeoman’s job of raising funds annually to wage war against this foe.

Bethany Lutheran Church, in history is linked to Martin Luther and the ensuing religious “Reformation” was an awesome venue for the largest funeral audience I’ve ever witnessed in my 43 years of attending local funerals.

I especially enjoyed two of Buz’s closest friends, Steve Stokesberry and Jeff Riggs, relating some lifelong tales about days in school at Thomas Jefferson high school, and Buz’s days as a Phi Delta Theta fraternity member at The University of Colorado, his beloved alma mater. Pastor Gary Sandberg was also poignant in addressing Buz’s faith in God. The church staff did an awesome job for their beloved member.

Following the service, a reception was held at the newly remodeled Cherry Hills Country Club, that handled the event suc-

Printing these dollar bills is highly inflationary. In fact, excess dollars in circulation is the cause of inflation and devaluation of the dollar.

The free market solution to improving the dollar’s value and reducing the corrosion of inflation, is a 180-degree change in Fiscal Policy so that restricts federal intervention in free and private markets, and that means fewer regulations and less taxation. This the heart of the repeal of the Chevron Doctrine.

The next very important solution to reducing inflation and improving the buying power of our money, is to reduce the supply of money in circulation. But that means the Treasury Department will need to redeem its outstanding debt and retire their bonds when matured. Most significantly, inflation reduction requires, mandates, that Congress will have to reduce federal spending. The solution is either more taxation or less federal spending. The first destroys our freedom, the latter promotes perpetual success in private business and jobs.

Our nation was founded on the concept of individual sovereignty.

cessfully from parking to the use of an attractive new community room that easily accommodated the many friends of the Koelbel family. Sherri warmly greeted everyone at the entrance with her dignity and beauty.

There was no shortage of dark suits and respectfully dressed ladies at the reception. Three of the guests we encountered entering the club were titans in their own right, in other venues. Steve Schuck, Colorado Springs business leader and candidate for governor back in the 80’s and Pat Grant, member of a pioneer family, legislator of distinction, and CEO of the National Westerns Stock Show for 25 years. Lastly, the former president of the Boettcher Foundation, former Colorado Secretary of Agriculture, Tim Schultz. All three men, each who could have been governor, paid their last respects to Buz.

The torch has been passed successfully. Buz had a great life.

Our Constitution and Declaration codified this revelation. A government that oppresses the individual through taxation, regulation, debt and excessive spending is antithetic to our nation’s principles.

The machine is massive, bureaucrats control most aspects of our lives now. But we individuals outnumber them by a wide margin. We were granted the ability to vote for legislators and the president. Our mandate is to advocate for our individual freedom by selecting those rare politicians who will reduce the intervention of government in our lives. We are blessed with a representative government. Lets not waste it on infighting, but focus on the real problems.

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.

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Understanding the Cherry Creek Schools’ $950 million bond and mill levy request

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On August 12, the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education (CCSD) voted unanimously to ask voters to approve a phased-in mill levy increase expected to be $9 million for 2025 (Ballot Measure 4A) and a $950 million school bond (Ballot Measure 4B). These measures are on voters’ ballots arriving in the mail early next week.

The Villager sat down with Scott Smith, CCSD Chief Financial and Operating Officer, to get a more in-depth understanding of these requests.

Addressing the size of the bond issue, Smith told us, “We’re doing what other school districts have already done, which is start to replace old buildings with new buildings.” He pointed to Newton Middle School at 4401 E. Arapahoe Road in the Littleton School District, replaced with a new building and a new sports stadium three years ago, as an example, adding, “The reason the numbers are so big is because we run really big schools. The West Building alone at Cherry Creek High School (CCHS) has more square footage than any comprehensive high school in Douglas County. Just to replace the West Building (one of four discrete buildings on CCHS’s 82-acre campus) will cost $200 million.”

Regarding the 70-year-old CCHS campus, “The school

is the kids, the teachers, the parents, the staff…(but) the building your school is in is falling apart…We’ve been closing three to four classrooms a week in the CCHS West Building and moving classes outside because we have sewage issues and we even found black mold (a known carcinogen). Going outside is great in the middle of September. It’s not going to be great in a few months. If we want CCHS to continue to be the flagship high school in the district, we have to invest in it. We want excellence for our kids, our families, our teachers, our staff. We want them to be in safe, healthy buildings. It doesn’t make sense to allow them to fall apart.”

New buildings also allow for up-to-date environmental design, Smith told The Villager. “There are new strategies around learning. It is interactive, it’s hands on, using small, collaborative, flexible spaces with flexible furniture.” He continued, “Safety and security were not an issue when these buildings were built. Now we view it as important for security to bring kids more to the center of the campus instead of being on the periphery. We are working

with law enforcement to figure out how to maintain the campus feel, while maintaining safety and security.”

Those issues extend to the design of parking lots and the traffic flow around the campus, which CCSD is collaborating with the City of Greenwood Village to design, for the benefit of the community around the CCHS campus, as well as the students, focusing on the campus’ impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. He also noted, “Every design we’ve looked at adds 200 to 300 parking spaces around the campus.”

Smith emphasized that the only decisions that have been made about the new CCHS Greenwood Village campus are the tentative locations of the school buildings and the removal of the two administration buildings to an alternative location off the campus. All design decisions for the school buildings will be made through a collaborative process that includes extensive input from teachers, parents, students, and community members.

If voters approve the bonds, the $950 million is expected to be borrowed in four separate tranches over about four years.

Laredo Middle School replacement

Hollys consolidation into one K-5 school

Overland High School/Institute of Science & Technology renovation

TO THE EDITOR

CCSD Cherry Creek School

Campus proposed rebuild project

I recently read the report in the Villager news letter from July 2024 and wanted to express my concerns over the proposed rebuilding/relocation changes that CCSD has placed on the table:

· The proposed project rearranges the entire layout (excluding stutter bowl and bus facility) of the campus which has been in place since 1955.

Just because the property is 50/70 years old-per the villager article (it’s only 68 years old)? The current buildings are all brick, and should last hundreds of years like all of our homes and other buildings and structures.

The relocation of the elementary school to the practice track area will affect all of the homeowners of the Cherry Creek Village South Community. The Community has approximately 180 homes that will be impacted by the proposed location change to the practice track area. The 17 homes located along the practice track will be directly affected.

This will take away the open space that has been in place since the

The initial amount will be $250 million. Under state law, CCSD must spend 85% of bond proceeds within three years and 100% within five years, so bonds will only be sold when the district has final plans in place to spend the money, thus voters will not pay interest on borrowed money until CCSD is ready to spend it. If interest rates continue to decline over the next few years, as the market expects, taxpayers’ costs will go down.

Smith told The Villager that CCSD plans to have a “retail period” for district residents to purchase some of the tax-exempt bonds, which he expects will pay 5% interest with an average term of 20 years. These high-quality investments are generally scooped up quickly by institutional investors.

The mill levy override will be phased in over about four years, going up by only about one mill in 2025. Smith does not expect homeowners’ property taxes to increase over the $3/ month per $100,000 in actual value that CCSD has estimated, over the 20-year expected term of the bonds, because property values generally rise over time. Since the amount needed

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to repay the bonds will be established when they are sold, increased property values will result in a decrease in the mill levy.

The Villager wanted to know if CCSD had empirical data that showed that updated facilities had a demonstrated positive impact on student achievement.

We were referred to an October 2023 article in Education Week, a national, award-winning independent news source covering K-12 education since 1981, owned by Editorial Projects in Education, a nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness and understanding of critical issues facing American schools. It said that a sweeping report published in 2023 that “analyzed data from more than 15,000 school bond ballot referenda in 28 states between 1990 and 2017, showed that schools “can expect student test scores to rise significantly after they invest local dollars to fix leaky HVAC systems or patch failing roofs,” and that investing in new athletic facilities or expanded classroom space can be expected to increase local property values. The study concluded that there is, “a growing body of evidence asserting that higher-quality school buildings translate to better academic outcomes…”

We also wanted to know the projected time frame for construction of the planned capital improvements, if the voters approve the bonds on November 5. We were provided the following tentative construction schedule (left).

CCSD residents who want more information can find it on the district’s website at https:// www.cherrycreekschools.org/ MillandBond. Cherry Creek Innovation Campus expansion

Cherry Creek Campus tear down of two administration buildings and CCHS West Building and construction of new CCHS West Building

homes were built and partly why they were bought. The loss of open space and increased noise to the adjacent homes will decrease the value of these properties which in turn will affect all home prices in the South Village.

CCSD has never engaged in any form that I’m aware of with the homeowners in the South Village for the proposed rebuild.

The impact of this project does not affect any other properties surrounding the campus due to separations. Only the South Village will feel the negative effects.

I hope that the city will support the concerns for the South Village and not allow the relocation of structures to impact the citizens homes that have been in the city for as long as the campus has.

CCSD quest to increase mill levy and taxes “again” in my opinion is due to poor management of the properties. Both the taxes and management are another concern for the citizens, but not an item to address in this correspondence.

This is about our Community, our Citizens and the Home

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

The Cable Center, adjacent to the University of Denver campus.

The event will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and a program to honor

DR. RICHARD SANDERS

Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award AND

DR. NANCY REICHMAN

Joyce and Kal Zeff Humanitarian Award

Values in Cherry Creek Village South.

Scott Hare

Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Jason Lyons, Sgt. Noah Rolfing, CoFounders of the Cherry Hills Village Police Foundation Mark Griffin and Jan Harrison Griffin Photos by Scottie Iverson

ABOVE: Frankenstein took up monstrous space

LEFT: Attendees wanted to explore every inch of the winning Ford

BELOW: Kit Phillips, whose 1946 Mercury station wagon (he has owned six and this is the best) won “Best Antique,” celebrates with Dr. Ted Parks and his band The Busted Bones who entertained during the

It was a trifecta for Joe Lewand and his son Wesley whose striking 2006 Ford GT won, “Best in Show,” “People’s Choice” AND “Most Likely to Get Pulled Over!”

sweet community day - perfect for a stroll and a hot dog from the food truck ahead

Inside the Cherry Hills Village Center was a silent auction plus an exhibit by famous western artist Craig Tennant and his wife Cheryl Wilson Tennant with a portion of sales or commissions donated to The Foundation

Revin’ the Reds, turning heads!

Raising funds for Cherry Hills Village Police Foundation

Route 66 symbolized the impact of the automobile – mobility, freedom and pursuit

The Cherry Hills Village Police Foundation is a private 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization that works to provide vital resources and critical support to the Cherry Hills Village Police Department including essential equipment, state of the art technology, specialized training, educational opportunities, innovative programs and support of department personnel in times of illness or bereavement. Funding provided will assist in improving public safety, promote officer safety and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in as well as visiting Cherry Hills Village. For donations or further information: chvpolicefoundation.org.

of the American Dream

Such a cute Crosley!

Considered one of the most beautiful cars ever made – a Jaguar E-Type

Porsche collector sporting her Porsche logo cap, Janet Gilliland - Compass Real Estate agent with the ES/OV Group, was drawn to this Porsche

Mary and Tom Conroy showed their zephyr blue 1941 Lincoln Continental convertible

ABOVE: The Conroy’s Lincoln had an elegant red interior to complement the zephyr blue making it very patriotic

RIGHT: James Hoffman with his stunning 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

Photos by Scottie Iverson

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Doug Robinson looks forward to joining the CHV City Council

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Doug Robinson is running unopposed for Cherry Hills Village City Council District One. He will take the place of current CHV Mayor ProTem Randy Weil, who is term-limited.

Doug and Diane Robinson have lived in Cherry Hills Village for 28 years. They raised their five children there, mostly in the Cherry Creek public school system (the youngest went to Colorado Academy for middle and high school).

After rising to become head of the equities division at former Denver investment banking firm Hanifen Imhoff, Robinson left with others from the firm to start St. Charles Capital. In 2014, they sold that company to KPMG, a big four worldwide accounting and consulting firm. Robinson

stayed on for three years. He is now the managing partner at Dry Fly Capital, as well as Adjunct Professor of Finance at CU Boulder.

In 2018, Doug ran for the Republican nomination for Colorado governor but faced strong headwinds as the only one of four candidates in the primary who had not previously held elective office, despite haling from a distinguished political bloodline. His uncle, Mitt Romney, is a sitting United States Senator from Utah and a former governor of Massachusetts. His grandfather, George Romney, was the governor of Michigan and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Nixon. Doug has often attributed his commitment to public service to watching his family serve since he was very young. While he pursued his professional career, Doug and Diane Robinson turned their attention

to their children’s schools and the issues they observed in their community. Doug served on the board of Colorado Academy, where he held the position of Finance Chair. He was also Assistant Varsity Tennis coach.

Doug’s community activities included leadership positions on his HOA, his church, and the Boy Scouts. At the same time, Doug and Diane started three child-focused nonprofits, including One Chance to Grow Up, which they founded in 2013 with Greenwood Village resident Henny Lasley. It is focused on protecting kids across the country from the dangers of today’s marijuana.

tinue involvement in our Village to protect what is wonderful about it.”

In an interview with The Villager, we asked Doug what issues he expects to deal with as a member of the CHV City Council. He told us he is ready and willing to tackle the problem of the city’s poor cell phone coverage, without the use of 100-foot towers, managing Quincy Farm, and protecting CHV’s home rule rights over zoning policy.

that arrive to maintain this wonderful place for the next generations.”

We also asked where he stood on the three CHV ballot issues, all related to Quincy Farm. Doug told The Villager he is a “yes” on Ballot Question 2A, the Council-Referred Charter Amendment, because, “The City Council should be unrestricted to manage Quincy Farm in accordance with the original Easement.”

Recently, Doug served on the CHV Master Plan Committee, which gave him “a desire to con-

To the question of whether there are any city policies that he believes warrant reviewing, Doug said, “Cherry Hills is in a very good place. Our challenge is to “not mess it up”, protecting all that is good about the city and dealing with the new challenges

Toyota bZ4X is all-electric new model

I’m a real dude when it comes to the new all-electric vehicles.

They’re arriving on the market from many sources with different battery power selections. Most of the cars have around a 200 mile range but that can vary with the driving location.

The latest all-electric bZ4X, all-wheel drive model, is made in Japan and has a range of around 228 miles. The mileage tends to vary with heating and cooling, and whether on flat highways or mountain roads. Going up hill with the air-conditioning or heater on, the mileage drops dramatically.

The bZ4X test model is sleek with sloping design and glass sunroof. Rides on 18” attractive alloy wheels and provides a comfortable ride on the leather and fabric seats. The dash is covered the same mesh as the center fabric seat section. The surprise is no glove box on the dash and items are found deep in the center console under a plastic container. The factory seems to think that this provides more passenger leg room, but I found it confusing.

The dash panel is raised and provides a plethora of lights and controls. The transmission is controlled by a large center button that is pushed to put the vehicle into reverse or drive, with a park button. What really impresses me with this car is the instant acceleration. The bZ4X (stands for Beyond Zero) and can really move. The weight from the lower battery gives the car a

low center of gravity for sharp cornering and a firm drive. The car is fast and can reach 60 in 6.5 seconds and consumes more electric power at higher speeds.

The price range starts around $44,000 with selection of front wheel, or all-wheel drive, and options that can move prices into the $46,000 range. Colorado drivers should select the allwheel drive model.

My challenge is that I like

to drive in the mountains, and this really shortens the driving range. I’m learning that there are three charge levels that impact the time to recharge. This bZ4X takes around 11 hours to charge on a home outlet. The commercial charge stations differ and can offer three levels. Some stations can take up to 9 hours for a full charge and others 30 minutes. I see new charging stations pop-

Doug is a “no” on Ballot Question 300, the Citizen-Initiated Charter Amendment, because, “The Ballot initiative seeks to put restrictions on Quincy Farm’s use and mandate requirements that are outside the scope of the original agreement. I have listened carefully to Cat Andersen’s (the previous owner who gifted the Farm to the City) wishes and, in my opinion, the City and Land Preserve are adhering to them. I want limited public access on the West side and careful consideration by Council on what to do with the main house.”

ping up at many locations and no doubt a faster charge may cost more money. New charge stations will hopefully be faster. These electric cars are still in the experimental phase and more mileage is being squeezed out by improving batter performance. However, they can only go so far before they need a charge, and it limits long range driving with the challenges of finding a faster charging station. City driving, to work and back, is a perfect pattern for all-electric cars with a home charge at night.

My choice is the engine and battery hybrid selection where one gains the economy of the electric power and the safety and dependability of an internal combustion engine.

I must spend more time driving and learning about the all-electric vehicles. I have a second test vehicle this week that is quite different from the Toyota brand.

Driving an all-electric car is a challenging learning process.

Consider the magical and play with the mysterious in the paintings of Jane Falkenberg. The opening reception of “Ethereal Essence” is Saturday October 19th 5-8:30 pm at Valkarie Gallery located at 445 S Saulsbury St. in Lakewood’s, Belmar Shopping District. Visitors are welcome to see the show through Nov. 10 during regular gallery hours: Wed. 4-7., Thur. 4-9:30, Fri. 4-8:30, Sat. Noon-6 & Sun. Noon-5. Contact Jane at 720-289-7071, Jane.withoutatrace@mac.com and visit linktr.ee/jfalkenberg to see more art and shop the show.

Artist Jane Falkenberg

Doug Robinson

Hit King, Shoeless Joe belong in Cooperstown

Charlie Hustle sprinted from home plate for the last time, fittingly, on the day after the baseball season ended. But when he reached the Pearly Gates, it wasn’t Saint Peter who greeted him.

In the waiting area on this side of Heaven (which looked like Cooperstown to Pete), Shoeless Joe Jackson said, “Welcome to Baseball Purgatory . . . or maybe it’s Baseball Hell.”

League of Their Own.)

Shoeless Joe was one of eight Chicago White Sox players indicted for taking bribes from gamblers to ensure that Cincinnati would win the 1919 World Series.

whatsoever upon any baseball game in connection with which the bettor has a duty to perform, shall be declared permanently ineligible.

But no part of the warning says anything about being denied eligibility for induction to Cooperstown.

“I thought my exile would end when I died,” The Hit King said to Shoeless.

“It’s not that simple,” answered the poster boy for the 1919 Black Sox. “Frankly, I don’t think it will ever end.”

* * *

Upon hearing the news that Pete Rose had died, my first thought was that, finally, he’d be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

For a long time, I figured those in charge of the Hall would consider the ultimate punishment to be granting him admission to the place that meant so much to him ONLY AFTER he couldn’t enjoy it.

But now I’m not so sure.

After looking into the case of Joe Jackson, I’m thinking maybe there’s no forgiving in baseball (just as there’s no crying, as Tom Hanks’ crusty character said in the movie A

Baseball’s first Commissioner, autocratic Kenesaw Mountain Landis, barred them from baseball for life—even though they were never convicted. (Over the decades, quite a bit of doubt has been cast on Jackson’s role, if any.)

Rose, on the other hand, admitted to betting on his team, after denying it for a long time.

But the similarity between Shoeless Joe and Charlie Hustle doesn’t have anything to do with guilt or innocence. Being banned from baseball is not what that fictitious exchange outside the Pearly Gates is about.

Major League Baseball’s Rule 21 addresses every conceivable kind of misconduct, including throwing a game, of which Shoeless Joe was accused. The punishment for that is being kicked out of baseball for life.

And in Rose’s case, the relevant part of Major League Baseball’s stern notice reads, clearly and unequivocally:

(d) GAMBLING.

(2) Any player, umpire, or Club or League official or employee, who shall bet any sum

In its posted Mission Statement, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum states that it exists to “preserve the sport’s history, honor excellence within the game and make a connection between the generations of people who enjoy baseball.”

Based on that, it would seem the all-time leader in major league base hits, and a guy whose career batting average is fourth highest in history, both belong in the Hall.

But “honor(ing) excellence within the game” apparently does not extend to baseball pariahs.

Unlike steroid abusers, who inflated their stats by breaking the rule against performance-enhancing drugs, absolutely nothing on which their banishment from baseball was based helped either Rose or Jackson achieve their lofty exploits.

In 24 seasons, Pete Rose collected 4,256 hits—surpassing Ty Cobb’s seemingly unattainable total by 67—and finished with a lifetime batting average of .303, in a whopping 15,890 trips to the plate. (Cobb—no angel in a uniform—also played 24 seasons and went to bat 13,103 times.)

Rose also selflessly moved from second base to third base to left field to right field to first base—playing wherever he was asked—for the good of whichever team he was playing for—and won two gold gloves for his defense.

Jackson’s 12-year career batting average of .356 ranks just 10 points behind Cobb’s. He set the record for batting average by a rookie in 1911 when he hit .408.

Those are performances that should be recognized and celebrated in the hallowed Hall.

But in 1991, the HOF’s holier-than-thou Board of Directors formally voted to ban those on MLB’s “permanently ineligible” list from consideration for induction.

And in 2020, the Hall clarified that passing from this life wouldn’t change a thing.

“The death knell,” Shoeless Joe told Charlie Hustle.

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 dennydressman@comcast.

DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

Arapahoe County Justice Center

7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner - Plaintiff,

v. Justo Ventura-Gutierrez, and any unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, to wit: 2004 Gray Lexus (VIN

JTJHA31U440032780) and $3,005 in United States Currency, Respondent - Defendant Case Number: 24CV030557

Div./Ctrm.: 15

CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE

WHY CONTRABAND PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE FORFEITED

THIS MATTER comes before the court pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S., as a Petition in Forfeiture seeking a Citation to Show Cause Why Contraband Property Should Not Be Forfeited, brought by the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado.

The Court has examined the Petition and the supporting affidavit

Because the public has a right to know

COURTS

and has considered the PetitionerPlaintiff’s request for the issuance of a Citation to Show Cause.

The Court is satisfied that the Petitioner-Plaintiff has shown probable cause that the seized property in this action, as described in the caption above, is contraband property subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S. The Court finds that the named RespondentDefendant in the caption is the only person known to have, an interest in, or to have asserted and interest in, the subject matter of the action.

The Court, therefore, issues this citation:

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE RESPONDENTDEFENDANT:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ORDERED TO APPEAR for a first appearance on this case in the District Court in and for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, Division 15, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, State of Colorado, on the 24th day of October, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., and to show cause, if any there be, why the court should not grant the relief requested in the Petition in Forfeiture served herewith, which seeks the forfeiture of the subject matter property

GLENDALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, will hold a Public Hearing at Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, in the Courtroom/Council Chambers on the first floor, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 , 2024 concerning the following ordinance: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2 SERIES OF 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025, ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY BASED ON THE SAID BUDGET SO ADOPTED; ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE DERIVED FROM OTHER REVENUE SOURCES; AND SETTING FORTH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR EACH FUND

Copies of this ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 3rd day of October, 2024 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager

Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11600

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 3

SERIES OF 2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE CITY’S CALENDAR YEAR 2025

Copies of this ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 3rd day of October, 2024 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11601

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, will hold a Public Hearing at Glendale City Hall, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, Colorado, in the Courtroom/Council Chambers on the first floor, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 , 2024 concerning the following ordinances:

CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 4

SERIES OF 2024

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2024 TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025

Copies of this ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 3rd day of October, 2024

City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager

described in the caption above, which was seized on the date of January 24, 2023, at or near the location, Arapahoe State of Colorado. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is the agency holding the seized subject matter property.

The Court orders that this citation may be served by certified mail, in accordance with §16-13-505(7,) C.R.S.

WARNING: If you wish to have the subject property returned to you, you must respond to this Citation to Show Cause. You are warned that, pursuant to §1613-505(1.7)(b) and (8), C.R.S., if you fail to file a response to the Petition in Forfeiture and in accordance with §16-13-505(2)(d), or if you fail to appear personally, by counsel, or as otherwise directed by the Court at the first appearance, pursuant to §1613-505(8), C.R.S., judgment by default shall be entered against you by the Court forthwith for the relief demand in the Petition in Forfeiture, without further notice.

Pursuant to §16-13-505(2)(d), C.R.S., the responsive pleading shall be designated a response to petition and citation to show cause and shall be filed with the court at or before the first appearance on the petition and shall include:

(I) A statement admitting or denying the averments of the petition;

(II) A statement setting forth with particularity why the seized property should not be forfeited. The statement shall include specific factual and legal grounds supporting it and any affirmative defense to forfeiture as provided in this part 5.

(III) A list of witnesses whom the respondent intends to call at the hearing on the merits, including the addresses and telephone numbers thereof; and

(IV) A verified statement, supported by documentation, that the claimant is the true owner of the property or an interest therein.

You are advised that, pursuant to §16-13-505(5) C.R.S.: “Continuance of the hearing on the merits shall be granted upon stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown.”

DONE this 17th day of September, 2024

BY THE COURT:

Benjamin Todd Figa

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

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First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024 Legal # 11594

DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO

7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355

Case Number: 24 JV 30163

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY AND SUPPORT

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF ARYAN O. MARQUEZ RODRIGUEZ, Child,

Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and JACQUELINE RODRIGUEZ, PETITIONER, and Concerning: OSVALDO E. MARQUEZ AND LUIS C. BONILLA BARRON, RESPONDENTS.

Tracy Rumans Attorney Reg. #34218

Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012

Telephone: (303) 752-8900 Fax: (303) 752-8901

NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: LUIS C. BONILLA BARRON

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed to establish paternity and support for the above-named children. You are an interested party. You are further notified that the Petition is set for hearing at 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 in Division 21 on OCTOBER 30, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order.

Published in The Villager

Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11595

DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355

Case Number: 24 JV 30042

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY AND SUPPORT PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF ALUNEY CALDERA, Child,

Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and ISELA GABRIELA CALDERA, PETITIONER, and Concerning: LUIS VALDIVIA HARO AND JOHN DOE, RESPONDENTS.

Tracy Rumans

Attorney Reg. #34218

Assistant County Attorney

14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012

Telephone: (303) 752-8900

Fax: (303) 752-8901

NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: JOHN DOE

You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order.

Published in The Villager Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11596

DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355

Case Number: 24 JV 30042

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY AND SUPPORT

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF ALUNEY CALDERA, Child,

Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and ISELA GABRIELA CALDERA, PETITIONER, and Concerning: LUIS VALDIVIA HARO AND JOHN DOE, RESPONDENTS.

Tracy Rumans Attorney Reg. #34218 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: (303) 752-8900

Fax: (303) 752-8901

NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: JOHN DOE

You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order.

Published in The Villager Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11596

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 MARIA CHANGO-ROMERO, Child, and concerning, DOMINICA CHANGO, JOHN DOE, AND NELSON GARCIA, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No: 24JV152

Division: 23

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS JOHN DOE AND NELSON GARCIA

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS JOHN DOE AND NELSON GARCIA, on November 8, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court. 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-Div23

• 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 and

Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11602 NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET

REINKE BROTHERS

HAUNTED MANSION TOUR

SEPT. 27-NOV. 3. Haunted House open 7 days per week. Check Todays Villager for hours of operation. Lights On Kid’s Tour: Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children’s tour only $12. Other tickets $20-$35. 1.5 Million Dollars in costumes of all Kinds at Reinke Brothers. Tickets: 303-795-5006 or online at reinkebrothers.com and at the box office. Reinke Brothers is located in Downtown Littleton, 5663 S. Prince St.

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

NOW-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.

BELLEVIEW STATION FARMERS MARKET

OCT. 6 & 13. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Belleview Beer Garden & Belleview Station. Info: www.belleviewstation. com

MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO 41ST TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA

SAT., OCT. 12, Grand HyattDenver 6 p.m. Tickets aperales@ menetalhealthcoloado.org

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR

ARTS - MARJORIE PARK UNCORKED FREE HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHTS

OCT. 18 - ADULT NIGHT - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. OCT. 19 FAMILY NIGHT - Scan QR Code in todays advertisement to RSVP.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR “ETHEREAL ESSENCE” AT

VALKARIE GALLERY

SAT. OCT. 19, 5-8:30pm The opening reception for “Ethereal Essence” at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St. in Lakewood. Visitors are welcome to visit the show through November 10 during regular gallery hours, Wednesdays 4-7., Thursdays 4-9:30, Fridays 4-8:30, Saturdays Noon-6 and Sundays Noon5. www.artofjanefalkenberg.com

ARAPAHOE COUNTY TREAT STREET

OCT. 19, 20 FROM 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Safe and festive family fun, held outdoors at the BOOOO-tiful Arapahoe County Scaregrounds in Aurora. Online presale tickets are $10 each. Children 2 and under FREE. Tickets at arapahoecountyeventcenter.com

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONCOLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY - 50 YEAR CLUB CELEBRATION

FRI., OCT. 25, 10:30 a.m. prereception; 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: 800-2862586.

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

NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR PROPOSED VERMILION CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the proposed Vermilion Creek Metropolitan District No. 3 (the “District”) of the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Court ordered organizational election for the District shall be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as an independent mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (October 14, 2024) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (October 21, 2024). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at the office of the Designated Election Official, 44 Cook Street, Suite 620, Denver, Colorado, and shall be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day.

The purposes of the election are for the electors of the proposed District to consider the organization of the District, to vote for Directors to serve on the first Board of Directors of the proposed District, if organized (the candidates are John R. Fetters, Jr., JoAnn Fetters, John R. Fetters, III, Gary S. Birkhead and Adain S. Birkhead), and vote for or against Ballot Issue B, Ballot Issue C, Ballot Issue D, Ballot Issue E, Ballot Issue F, Ballot Issue G, Ballot Issue H, Ballot Issue I, Ballot Issue J, Ballot Issue K, Ballot Issue L, Ballot Issue M, Ballot Issue N, Ballot Issue O, Ballot Issue P, Ballot Issue Q, Ballot Issue R, Ballot Question S, Ballot Question T, Ballot Question U, and Ballot Question V.

The estimated operating and debt service mill levies for the first year following organization (2025) are 60.000 mills. The estimated combined fiscal year spending for the District, Vermilion Creek Metropolitan District and Vermilion Creek Metropolitan District No. 2 for the first year following organization of the District (2025) is $100,000 for operations. The initial boundaries of the proposed District consist of approximately .002 acres generally located West of South Parker Road, City of Centennial, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, as more particularly described below: A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/16 CORNER BETWEEN SECTION 33 AND SECTION 32, FROM WHICH THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 BEARS, NORTH 00°52’46” EAST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN BEING REFERENCED TO SAID WEST LINE;

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.

TIMELY DISCUSSION ON RUSSIA BY THREE FASCINATING PANELISTS AND EXPERT MODERATOR

THUR., OCT. 24, 10 AM to noon, Three Fountains Clubhouse, 3280 South Oneida Way, panel discussion: “When American-Russian Relations were Good--Before Things Went So Wrong.” Judge Sidney Brooks will describe his training of Russian and Ukrainian judges in the 1990s and early 21st century. Phil Seawalt (a CHV resident) will describe his 18-year-long building and real estate operations in Moscow and Odessa during the 1990s and early 21st century. Tom Conroy will discuss his work to establish a branch of ING Bank in Russia in the 1990s and his work in the early 21st century as CFO of Teton Oil that drilled in Siberia. Mary Schaeffer Conroy, Emeritus Professor, Russian History, University of Colorado, Denver, will serve as moderator Welcome To Colorado is sponsoring this event. Registration, with a check of $15.00 made out to WTC, should be sent to Anne Cucchi, 15898 West Ellsworth Drive, Golden, CO 80401. For information: Mary Conroy 720.236.5392

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 Awardees, Sofia Sanchez and Woody Harrelson. Questions: 303-321-6277. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

FACES OF JFS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY

WED., DEC. 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Cable Center, adjacent to the Univ. of Denver campus. Program to honor Dr. Richard Sanders with the Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award and Dr. Nancy Reichman with the Joyce and Cal Zell Humanitarian award. Tickets: jewishfamilyservice.org/faces

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.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

THENCE NORTH 29°44’28” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 211.05 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET, FROM WHICH THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 32/WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 33 BEARS, NORTH 04°17’29” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1129.23 FEET;

THENCE SOUTH 90°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

CONTAINS 100 SQUARE FEET OR 0.002 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

VERMILION CREEK

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

By: /s/ Kristin Z. Herndon Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: October 10, 2024

Legal # 11598

NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR PROPOSED VERMILION CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the proposed Vermilion Creek Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”) of the City of Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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 720377-7682.

WHAT’S NEW?

ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING EVENTS

Upscale dining, engaging events and activities, indoor pool, pet friendly. Call 72-684-5913 to schedule a tour and enjoy lunch on the Village. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.

West of South Parker Road, City of Centennial, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, as more particularly described

A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 66 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF CENTENNIAL, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32, FROM WHICH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 BEARS, SOUTH 89°41’47” WEST, WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN BEING REFERENCED TO SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 62°54’12” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 564.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET, FROM WHICH THE CENTER 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 32 BEARS, SOUTH 71°32’53” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 834.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 90°00’00” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00’00” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 10.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

CONTAINS 100 SQUARE FEET OR 0.002 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. VERMILION CREEK

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ Kristin Z. Herndon Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: October 10, 2024 Legal # 11599