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I’m Right—as Usual

My husband can find his way no matter where he is and whether or not he’s been there before. Meanwhile I get turned around getting in and out of an unfamiliar shower.

Because he’s so good at it, he’s not very understanding. In fact, he says that I’m better at navigating than I give myself credit for but by downplaying my abilities, I create a self-fulfilling prophecy.

using my sister’s map skills and my usual technique for navigating—following whomever I’m with.

This debate came back to me when I went for an early morning hike with my sister. She’s a better navigator than I am but she’d never been where we were going so I couldn’t expect her to get us there. And she knew better than to count on me even though I had been. In my defense, it was only once. Still I thought, how hard could it be? Here’s how hard: I couldn’t find the county road that the trailhead takes off from.

Google Maps was no help. And if Google Almighty doesn’t know every county road on the planet, how can I be expected to?

I drove up and down the highway a few hundred times before we finally found it. What I lack in skill I make up for in persistence. And locating the county road gave me confidence. Maybe my husband was right. Maybe I could do this. It was a lovely feeling I enjoyed right up until I realized I couldn’t find the trailhead that took off from the county road—or at least it did the last time I was there.

Three times I pulled over thinking I’d seen it. Three times I was mistaken. My confidence disappeared like water down the drain. My husband was wrong and I was right. As usual.

We finally decided to seek help the old-fashioned way: We’d ask for directions. We took the county road back to the highway and drove to a diner. The proprietor knew what we were looking for and drew us a map. It took us on a different route than I’d been on the first time but that was okay since I couldn’t find that one anyway.

The map wasn’t great—especially for someone who can’t read maps. But we finally managed to find the trailhead. My confidence returned. Maybe my husband was right. Maybe I could do this.

Lucky for us, the trail was clearly marked—until it wasn’t. We hadn’t walked far when it started to fade and it soon disappeared altogether. I wasn’t born with an internal compass so I had no inkling of where to go next. Turns out my husband was wrong and I was right. Again.

We finally chose a direction

Neither of us were feeling confident though so we were relieved when we saw four horseback riders coming our way. When we asked them if they could point us toward our goal they all talked at once and pointed in different directions. This was as helpful as you’d think it would be. We decided to follow the advice of the most confident-sounding rider. And we didn’t walk much farther when there it was—the site we’d been seeking since we set out early that morning. Unfortunately we couldn’t stay long because it was starting to get dark.

Not really. But it was almost lunchtime, which is equally dire. Was it worth it? It was pretty great. But I’m not going to encourage you to go there because you might ask me for directions.

Before we headed back, my sister took my photo and later while we were sitting at the diner she sent it to my husband. He recognized the location immediately and texted her back, “I told her she doesn’t give herself enough credit.” I’ll let him think that. Sometimes I get tired of being right.

Dorothy Rosby is the author of ’Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate; Holidays, Special Occasions and Other Times Our Celebrations Get Out of Hand and other books. Contact her at www.dorothyrosby. com/contact.

President Trump Is Winning for America

BY BOB SWEENEY PUBLISHER

I’ve been interrupting my sleep cycle lately and stayed up last Sunday night watching President Trump fly into Israel aboard the beautiful presidential plane. It was magnificent seeing the President being honored and greeted at the airport with red carpet treatment and the outpouring of gratitude over his miracle of freeing the 20 hostages. Only some of the deceased hostages have been returned to the Red Cross and those deaths will unfold as this week’s news unfolds. Trump flew Entertainment by Nashville singer/ songwriters

Wynn Varble, Erin Enderlin and Frank Meyers across the Sinai desert to Egypt hosting a meeting with 20 world leaders to discuss the peace plans. An early guess being that he will be raising money for the redevelopment of Gaza. We go to press on Tuesdays so only time will tell how the rest of week unfolds. But regardless, President Trump has been very instrumental in freeing the hostages and ending the war, at least for now.

I’m a firm believer in divine providence and thank God that the assassin’s bullet only grazed his ear by a few centimeters to prevent his death. Had he been killed in either of the two assassins attempts, the war in Gaza would still be raging and the hostages starving on their death beds, or deceased.

I have friends who like President Trump, and some who dislike him. Most of the dislikes occur over his New York mouth, bragging rights, and name calling. I don’t like that either, but I think he’s mellowed since escaping death twice. He feels unappreciated for many of his accomplishments in peacemaking around the world and success in bringing business back to the USA with his tariff increases. No question that we’ve been taken advantage of for years, especially in the auto business. He has also increased military enlistments to record levels and secured our borders. ICE is troubling. Once the criminals are rounded up, some new work policies may be arranged for good people who want to work and become legal U.S., citizens.

Sadly, the government is officially shutdown with no end in sight. Democrats want a $1.5 trillion spending package in the Senate bill, and the Republicans are holding the spending outlined in the Big Beautiful Bill. What every American, of either political party must understand, is that the $35 trillion debt interest is climbing by billions every day and will sooner or later bankrupt America. We simply can’t keep borrowing money from foreign countries and spending more than we collect. Two answers, cut spending or raise income tax. Everyday we read, or see spending cuts, some essential, some a ridiculous waste of money. The tariffs appear to be working in bringing new industries back to the United States amounting to trillions in prospective income and new American jobs. But we can’t spend the money until it arrives in the U.S. Treasury Dept. Keep in mind that President Trump is the first real businessman in the White House in decades. He’s

had his failures and successes, but he has mastered the “Art of The Deal” through his years of business experiences. This is now paying off for the United States and divine providence spared his life and he is working night and day to save America from fiscal collapse. He is having to deal with millions of illegal migrants receiving health care, and many benefits. It’s great to help these folks, but we should have the cash, not the rising debt. Americans have been the most generous people on the planet, but the pump is running dry.

Lastly, I’m hearing high praise from Trump distractors this week over his triumph in ending the Gaza war. With any luck, and his zest and energy, and maybe some more divine providence, he might be able to end the Russian/Ukraine conflict soon. I’ll bet on President Trump!

He’s on a winning streak for America.

Come with me to the annual TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

TAPS was established by a military widow, Bonnie Carroll USAF (Ret) in 1994 after the plane crash death of her husband.

TAPS is the leading national non profit organization offering compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces.

The TAPS Denver area benefit took place at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum Sept. 6 with an evening of remembrance for our military fallen heroes. It was a great success.

The WINGS spacious facility is home to a myriad of military aircraft displayed throughout the massive non-profit facility on the former Lowry Air Base.

Entering the event patrons were greeted with a long line of tables with volunteers issuing name tags and recording credit cards for the many fund-raising activities. There were many volunteers peddling colorful necklace beads for the annual “Head and Tails” competition.

The event started at 5 p.m. with an enticing silent auction of assorted gifts from retailers with on-line bidding while having a glass of complimentary champagne and greeting friends.

The gigantic dining area was a masterpiece of elegant tables with orchard flowers adorning over 50 tables to accommodate the 380 guests at the dinner event. Larry DiPasquali led his Epicurean team to an elegant dinner featuring a salad course of roasted Colorado grilled peaches, mouco camembert, mixed greens, candied pecans and raspberry vinaigrette.

The main dinner course featured an abundant Angus beef tenderloin served with a cabernet reduction demi-glace. Add in some steamed asparagus spears and end with a dessert course of Basque cheesecake with strawberries and whipped cream. The dinner was a sumptuous feast with a Larry DiPasquale strolling thru the tables making sure that the dinner and service were perfection, it was!

The program began with a stellar performance of the National Anthem performed by Sarah Rex and an invocation by Chris Powell. The event chairs

and longtime TAP benefactors Miles and Jan Cortez were introduced by emcee Michael Spencer. Bonnie Carroll, president and founder of TAPS thanked the event chairs, and event directors, George R. Dempsey and Laura Benton. She addressed her many friends and supporters in the audience with her decades of coming to Colorado for the annual benefit. The event was held for many years at the Grove Ranch supported by the Coors BBQ cowboys from Texas. Colorado assisted veteran families were introduced. Jake Jabs, President and CEO of American Furniture, was awarded TAPS Legacy award for his legendary support of the organization and military veterans.

The live auction that netted over $150,000 in successful bids was masterfully conducted by auctioneer Eric Goodman who coaxed, prodded, and praised the audience for bids on the auction items.

The live auction prizes featured a SKYIN Journey Across Kenya; an Ultimate Vail Getaway; and a sparkling diamond necklace from the Shane Company, along with a private catered dinner for eight by Epicurean. The presenting sponsor for the evening was Perfect Cloud Solutions; Patriot sponsor: American Furniture; Eagle sponsors: Miles and Jan Cortez; John and Ginny Freyer, PEMA Foundation, and The Robinson Family Foundation. Gold sponsors: well-known names of The Considine Foundation, David Mandarich, MDC Richman American Homes Foundation, Edie Marks, AHERA Denver Chapter 145, Fidelity Title, Mike Maroone Automotive, Nestle Purina PetCare, Northwest Regional Organization Coalition (NROC) The Osborn Family Foundation, and the Schierburg Family. Presentation of Colors sponsors: Rocky Mountain Flag Company. The event raised $500,000.

The entertainment for the evening featured three very successful songwriters and vocalists from Nashville. Erin Enderlin who has over 50 songs recorded by famous recording stars. Joining Erin was Frank Myers, a veteran at past TAPS benefits with a 40-year career of 12 number one hits. Joining the duo was Wynn Varble with 3 number one hits and three “Song of the Year” nominations. His songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Mark Chesnutt, Kellie Pickler, and Lee Ann Womack and many more. For many years TAPS has enjoyed gracious entertainment donated by Nashville Musicians and local star Tony David who moved to Florida and is now performing on the East Coast. Colorado has been a leader in supporting TAP for decades since the event was founded. The annual event was ramrodded by Lynne and Bo Cottrell for many years who were in the audience Saturday night, along with many longtime supporters. Donations may still be made to TAPS.org/donate.

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Coach Prime is right: ‘storm’ within reason

Coach Prime asked a thought-provoking question last Saturday after University of Colorado students and other fans flooded Folsom Field at the conclusion of CU’s 24-17 upset of 22ndranked Iowa State.

“Is it a fine?” he said, his incredulity evident.

“I WANT to see the kids rush the field. I absolutely love it!”

Then he added a caveat.

“As long as we control our . . . We don’t want to do nothin’ stupid.”

Told the penalty was $50,000, Deion seemed shocked.

“C’mon, man. That ain’t right.

Football League’s efforts to suppress the emotions of players after they’ve scored or made some other important offensive or defensive play.

In the Broncos’ second game this season, Denver running back J.K. Dobbins celebrated a 23-yard run for a first down late in the game by bouncing the ball off the turf after the play ended. He was penalized five yards for delay of game, and it wound up having a material effect on the outcome of the game, a 29-28 loss to Indianapolis.

There are countless similar examples across the league.

“How is it $50,000 for rushing the field? Who made that a rule?”

The fines are assessed by the conferences of which schools are members—in CU’s case, the Big 12.

While that’s a hefty sum, fifty-grand is peanuts compared to the Southeastern Conference, where schools are charged a half-million if fans rush a field or court before the visiting team has reached its locker room.

The fines are an attempt to discourage field-storming in the interest of safety and security, by pressuring schools to enact policies and improve plans to prevent the kinds of dangerous environments that could lead to injuries or property damage.

I can understand concern for the well-being of players, coaches, officials and other field personnel at the end of a game.

But I also think the attempt to protect them should allow jubilant fans to express themselves, within reason.

The whole situation reminds me of the National

Rules are rules, and if you violate them, you should face the consequences.

But as Coach Prime inquired: Who made the rule?

I would add: Is it a good and necessary rule? And is it the best solution to the issue the rule attempts to address?

Those who’ve dubbed the NFL the No Fun League didn’t do so without justification.

I, for one, think there should be more leniency in the definition of “excessive” and the interpretation of “delay.”

Likewise, I say a complete ban on college students and other fans showing their excitement over their team’s big achievement by stampeding onto the field when time has expired is too much.

Let kids celebrate—as long as, in Coach Prime’s words, they don’t do nothin’ stupid.

Fine schools if anyone damages a goal post, for example.

As Coach Prime said Saturday:

“What are you going to do with a goal post if you take it down, anyway? What are you going to do with it?

“Put it in your front yard? Your frat house?”

A possible solution: Designate a certain limited area surrounding goal posts as “off limits” immediately upon the conclusion of play; station security personnel in that area; and arrest anyone who ignores the “off limits” barrier.

This isn’t the first time the actions of the CU crowd have drawn a fine.

Last season they rushed the field in response to an overtime victory over Baylor. It cost $25.000.

And earlier this season, parts of the Folsom Field faithful let go with religious slurs and other offensive remarks directed at Mormons during CU’s 24-21 loss to BYU.

That one resulted in a $50,000 fine, and arguably was “something stupid” even though it didn’t involve storming the field.

Even Coach Prime apologized—though he stopped short of condemning all students among the total attendance of 52,265.

“Our student body, our kids, are phenomenal,” he said then, “so don’t indict us just based on a group of young kids that probably was intoxicated and high simultaneously.”

Last Saturday, as Coach Prime responded to the likelihood that CU will have to fork over $50,000 for the latest display of enthusiasm, he came up with a way to pay for it.

“We had 50,000 there, right?

“Chip in.”

Denny Dressman’s 17th book, a collaboration with Kansas City artist Anthony High titled Black Baseball’s Heyday – Capturing An Era in Art and Words, will be published late this year. You can write to Denny at denny dressman@comcast.net

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Margaret Kelly Elected Chair of Daniels Fund Board of Directors

Margaret Kelly, former global CEO of RE/MAX, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund.

Kelly has served on the Board of Directors since 2018. She succeeds former Colorado Attorney Gen-

eral and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, who has completed his term as Chair and remains a member of the Board.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicat-

Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $36.00 per month and business services are $58.50 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.

CenturyLink participates in the Lifeline program, which makes residential telephone or qualifying broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers may qualify for Lifeline discounts of $5.25/month for voice or bundled voice service or $9.25/month for qualifying broadband or broadband bundles. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload to qualify.

A household is defined as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Services are not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in these programs. Consumers who willfully make false statements to obtain these discounts can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from these programs.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, visit https://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/ community-development/lifeline.html for additional information about applying for these programs or call 1-800-201-4099 with questions.

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ed to positively impacting American life, with a particular focus on Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Now valued at approximately $1.7 billion, the Fund was established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels. It has awarded more than $1.2 billion throughout its history in grants to nearly 6,000 nonprofit partners and higher education scholarships to over 5,400 students.

“It’s an honor for me to lead the Daniels Fund

Board of Directors as we work to deepen Bill Daniels’ legacy of life-changing generosity across the Mountain West,” Kelly said. “For 25 years, the Daniels Fund has opened doors to opportunity for men, women, and children to reach their full potential. I also want to thank Mayor John Suthers for his strong leadership of our Board over the past four years.”

“We are fortunate to have Margaret Kelly as our new Board Chair,” said Hanna Skandera, Daniels Fund CEO and President. “She is respected around the globe for her leadership and strategic vision, along with her deep sense of generosity and compassion. Margaret

will have a deep and lasting impact on our work in the years ahead.”

One of the nation’s most distinguished leaders in the real estate industry, Kelly retired in 2015 as Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX, where she was responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the company across North America and 95 countries around the world.

She has received numerous awards for her business leadership in Colorado and across the country and is recognized for her advocacy for businesswomen around the globe. A breast cancer survivor, Margaret is a prominent advocate in the fight against the disease.

Nominations Open for Colorado’s Next Poet Laureate

Nominations are now open for the next Poet Laureate of Colorado. This celebrated position serves as an ambassador for poetry, engaging with communities across the state, conducting readings and workshops, and inspiring a love for the art form. The individual selected will follow in the footsteps of previous laureates who have enriched Colorado's cultural landscape.

Individuals are encouraged to nominate poets who demonstrate exceptional poetic talent, a commitment to community engagement, and a desire to foster the appreciation of poetry across Colorado. The selection process will consider the nominee's body of work, public speaking ability, and their

vision for the role, including ways to honor America 250 Colorado 150, a yearlong commemoration of the United States’ 250th

anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood. View the eligibility criteria for more information. The deadline for nominations is October 27.

The Colorado Poet Laureate program is a partnership between Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Colorado Humanities, and The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary, Inc.

2025 Ballot Questions

Proposition LL: Retain and Spend State Revenue Exceeding the Estimate for Proposition FF

Question: Without raising taxes, may the state keep and spend all revenue generated by the 2022 voter‑approved state tax deduction limits on individuals with incomes of $300,000 or more and maintain these deduction limits in order to continue funding the healthy school meals for all program, which pays for public schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade?

Proposition MM: Increase State Taxes for School Meals and Food Assistance Programs

Question: SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED BY $95 MILLION ANNUALLY BY A CHANGE TO THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR COLORADO KIDS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING THE HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL PROGRAM, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCREASING STATE

TAXABLE INCOME ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME OF $300,000 OR MORE BY LIMITING ITEMIZED OR STANDARD STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS TO $1,000 FOR SINGLE TAX RETURN FILERS AND $2,000 FOR JOINT TAX RETURN FILERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF FULLY FUNDING THE HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL PROGRAM TO CONTINUE PAYING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHILE ALSO INCREASING WAGES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE AND SERVE SCHOOL MEALS, HELPING SCHOOLS USE BASIC, NUTRITIOUS INGREDIENTS, INSTEAD OF PROCESSED PRODUCTS, AND ENSURING THAT COLORADO GROWN AND RAISED PRODUCTS ARE PART OF SCHOOL MEALS; SUPPORTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) THAT HELPS LOW INCOME COLORADO FAMILIES AFFORD GROCERIES; AND ALLOWING THE STATE TO RETAIN AND SPEND AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE ALL ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE GENERATED BY THESE TAX DEDUCTION CHANGES?

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Candidates and residents at Landmark city council forum talk trash

On October 9, the Landmark Towers Homeowners Association sponsored a candidate forum for the four gentlemen running for the two open city council seats representing Greenwood Village District 2, which includes the Landmark Towers development, as well as the property just south of it, where Century Community proposes to build 90 vertical single-family homes on 13 vacant acres at 5555 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard.

Kara Plender, moderator, asked the candidates, Jay Schneiderman, Rich Easton, Bob Doyle, and Jack Coffey, why Landmark residents should vote for them.

Schneiderman answered, “You should vote for me...because I haven’t had experience in this realm. It’s a new fresh set of eyes and ears. I really am open-minded. I haven’t become the jaded politician that some of you may look at the current council members and consider them...If anyone was or is still offended by the fact that the Landmark Towers exist, the only thing I have to say to them is, get over it.”

Easton responded, “Jay and I are collaborating as a team... We believe that our values about where Greenwood Village should go and what it’s doing currently, are pretty much aligned...You should vote for me because I have served six years... on the Planning & Zoning Commission (P & Z)...”

Doyle said, “I’m the only candidate here that is a friend and a long-term supporter of Landmark. I supported getting trash and recycling from the city when I ran for council four years ago. I supported Mike Lopez and Misha Sidorov when they ran in 2023. I think it’s important to differentiate between the candidates. What you hear from Rich and Jay is...they’re going to listen and they’re going to hear and they’re going to act accordingly...We all believe in that...I’m not supported by Dave Kerber or Anne Ingebretsen, who made sure you (Landmark residents) didn’t get trash or recycling service, and are the two people most responsible for the fact that this property (to the south) hasn’t been developed over the past eight years.”

Coffey said he is an environmental engineer and has “the political savvy to work with different parties to get a solution to problems that have continued here for far too long.”

Next, the moderator asked, “Given the lower sales values of many of the office buildings in GV, it seems likely that assessed values will be lowered, meaning lower tax values for the city. What will you do to manage this situation, should it arise?”

Doyle answered, “There are tremendous opportunities for development of this property (to the south). There was a proposal that was considered too massive and the community voted against it... But I don’t think they voted for fallow land, boarded-up buildings, and property foreclosures, which is what’s been going on in this area. I think there’s a better alternative.”

Coffey assured the audience that the plan approved 13 months ago but not yet begun at the Marilyn Hickey property on Orchard, and, whatever gets approved for Century Communities south of the Landmark Towers, “will be sources of income to the city, whether it’s residential or commercial, because the city needs to provide housing to picture GV as a place where you want to both live and work, maybe even walk to work.”

Easton said, “It’s not the city’s job to lease properties, although we do get concerned about those things. We already have a great city for businesses to live and work. We could offer tax incentives...but those incentives are very complicated and could be very costly to the city and not achieve results.”

Schneiderman responded, “By GV being a great place to live and work, it will draw people back into wanting to have their offices in some of our office buildings,” adding, “The GV city coffers are full. There’s more than $50 million, waiting to be used at the right time, so I’m not currently worried about the office vacancy rate.”

The moderator asked, “What do you see as the greatest challenge facing the city and District 2, other than state zoning law and home rule, and what will you do to meet that challenge?” Schneiderman said he didn’t

“see one glaring challenge to GV,” but named safety as being an extremely important goal that “is met and must continue to be met.”

Coffey named the lack of available area to develop, pointing again to the Marilyn Hickey property and the Century Communities property as being important to “develop in the right way,” noting developers often “don’t keep their pledges.”

Doyle named “the election of someone who will do something to make the city council more effective and more responsive to the community” as being the most important issue (excluding home rule) facing District 2 and the voters of GV.

He went on, “(The incumbents) have collectively done little or nothing for Landmark,” so, “For you, the important thing is to find somebody on city council that cares (about) you. I propose that you vote for me, alone, because ...one vote for me is the strongest vote you can make.”

Easton announced he was “going to talk about home rule, because “it’s the most important thing we are dealing with as a city, overshadowing everything, whether it’s police, safety, etc.”

He said, “You have to remember, we had a referendum on this where over 70% of the city voted against what the state is trying to do to the city.” (Editor’s note: In the June 17, 2017 GV special election to which Easton referred, 4,613 voters, constituting over 70% of those who voted, but just under 30% of total GV residents, voted no on the question of whether to change GV’s comprehensive plan to add a focus on mixed-use development at Orchard Station. The current lawsuit against the state, in which GV, along with five other named cities, and many whose names aren’t on the legal documents, is disputing the constitutionality of HB24-1313, passed by the general assembly last year to increase residential housing across the state.)

Easton also announced that he voted no at P & Z on the proposal from Century Landmark to build 90 single family vertical homes just south of the Landmark, “because it does not adhere to our comprehensive plan of density of four units per acre.”

At their regular meeting on October 7, on a 6-1 vote, P & Z recommended to the city council that it approve the special use permit for Century Landmark. The site development plan was recommended to the city council for approval by P & Z, on a 5-2 vote.

When questioning was opened to Landmark residents attending the forum, one raised the issue of the Century Communities proposal, asking the candidates, “If you were on the city council today, how would you vote and why, and if you would not vote for it, what do you propose for that property?”

Doyle answered, “I’m for that development because I think it meets almost all the standards in the comp plan. It does exceed the density limit of four units per acre, but the current density (around) Landmark is eight units per acre and the density at the Marilyn Hickey development is 10 units per acre.” (That project calls for 54 attached townhomes on five acres, with the other five acres of the property reserved for commercial development).

Schneiderman said, “I absolutely believe in the comp plan... and the four units per acre is...a good number in relation to the character of this neighborhood... That (four units per acre) comes up to 52 units. Their proposal is for 90 units. I think there’s a compromise that could be made....I also think there are other great ideas. I know that, in 2019, there was an idea by a company to do an assisted living facility. I don’t know what happened to that.”

Coffey, who attended the October 7 P & Z meeting, said he “was impressed with the presentation by Century to P & Z. Before that meeting, I would have said no...I have a very open mind about what’s going to happen to that property.”

Easton said, “We are not responsible for worrying about whether Century Landmark makes any money on this property. That’s their problem. They may have not purchased it at a very good value...that’s not our problem.”

A resident asked the candidates to address the issue of GV not including Landmark in the citywide trash and recycling program.

Doyle said that Landmark has been asking GV for this service “that every other property owner receives for free, for a while.” He explained, “Two years ago, a specific proposal was made” for Landmark to get the service, “and it was ignored by city council.” In his opinion, “This is a statement by the current city council that they just don’t care that much about Landmark.”

Schneiderman said, “I will look at the facts and figures...I want to know about this issue... before I give any sort of answer...I can’t say right now.”

Easton said, “I know this has been a problem but I don’t have a view on it, at this point in time. I don’t have all the facts...From what I understand, Landmark has been treated fairly but it’s a matter of principle and related to the facts...”

Coffey said, “My understanding is that it was taken care of when Landmark was brought into GV, but the developer did not follow through on what he promised the city he would do. I would like to know how we can remedy the problem.”

As the forum wound down, Richard Nathan, who has lived at the Landmark since it was built, stood up to say, “I don’t speak for this community, but I think it would be useful for some context on this trash issue. When you said we were treated fairly, I want you to understand... It was said that the city would have to extend trash pick-up to all multi-family dwellings in GV (including apartment buildings, if Landmark was provided this service).”

He continued, “When this community came into GV, a tax was imposed on us...by GV City Council, that took a couple of hundred thousand dollars from us and only us (The Landmark) to service the property across Berry, as it was built... I understand they (current Council Members Ingebretsen and Kerber) served, and we all thank them for their service, but not necessarily for the results that they have obtained for this community. When we went to GV, as recently as a few months ago, and spoke with Ms. Ingebretsen..., and said, you guys took a couple of hundred thousand, and instead of providing any service, which they agreed, you swallowed it, and you used it to the benefit of the other residences in this city. We pay the same (property) tax they do. We paid a couple hundred thousand more than them. What city council did for us was they changed the ordinances of GV to exempt us from trash collection, at the time they took our money...My question is, understanding that background, and understanding that our present representatives did not and do not support us now on a proposal to have that revenue, you’re both (Easton and Schneiderman) saying you’re open to it—Mr. Doyle, I’ve heard, and Mr. Coffey, I don’t know you’re position...” Addressing Easton and Schneiderman, he went on, “Do you have a sense that maybe some equity ought to be brought to this picture, and not preconceptions that your predecessors had on this issue?”

Nathan clarified he was asking Schneiderman and Easton because, “They are two that are saying they are particularly impressed on a policy point of

From left to right, Jack Coffey, Bob Doyle, Rich Easton and Jay Schneiderman

Photo by Freda Miklin

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view, with their predecessors.”

Easton responded, “I can’t comment one way or the other. You’re bringing up some facts that I’m not aware of. I’d be willing to revisit it and we encourage that.” He continued, “When you bought in Landmark, did your covenants say you were going to have to pay for trash? Did you know about it?”

Nathan responded, “No, our covenants did not say we were

follow FREDA

going to have to pay for trash at that time. That measure was undertaken by the city, I think in 2008. I signed my contract in 2007...”

Easton asked, “If I’m elected, what do you want me to do?

Nathan answered, “I want you to consider a proposal we made to the city a few months ago through Ms. Ingebretsen, to give us the value of three years of trash collection here, because the city took the money...And, at the end of three years, reconsider

GV Planning & Zoning Commission approves 90-home development in Orchard Station

On October 7, the Greenwood Village Planning & Zoning Commission (P & Z) voted to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) and a Site Development Plan (SDP) to build 90 single-family vertical homes on 13 acres at 5555 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, just south of the Landmark Towers. The land is owned and would be developed by Century at Landmark LLC, a subsidiary of Century Communities, who purchased the property for $11 million on March 10, 2016, according to the Arapahoe County Assessor.

The vote on P & Z to recommend approval of the development to the GV City Council was 6-1 for the SUP and 5-2 for the SDP. Of the seven commissioners present, only Randy Davis voted no on both the SUP and the SDP. Rich Easton, who is running for GV City Council in the district where the subject property is located, voted no on the SDP only.

Derek Stertz, planning manager in the city’s community development department, explained that staff supported the SUP request because Century’s proposal met the applicable criteria in that it is an allowed use, compatible with surrounding land uses, properly designed, and found to adequately mitigate any adverse impacts it caused.

Regarding the SDP, Stertz pointed out that although the project met three out of five criteria staff was required to consider, it did not meet the key criterion of complying with the city’s comprehensive plan (comp plan) that strongly discourages higher density residential development in the I-25 Corridor and defines higher density as exceeding four dwelling units per acre. Stertz pointed out that the corridor area currently “has an average residential density of eight dwelling units per acre.”

To comply with the comp plan, Century would have to reduce its proposal from 90 homes to 52.

Stertz also informed P & Z that notices about this public hearing being held had been sent to 593 adjacent property owners and the city had received written comments from 16 people, 11 of whom wrote in support of the

whether or not the city ought to be offering like services to all its residents that it does to its single-family homes. The answer we got from Ms. Ingebretsen was, “If you want, we’ll bring it to council, but you’re going to lose in the city council,” and, Nathan added, “We know Mr. Kerber does not support us on that, period, so, what we would ask for is, consider the option of fairness and equity.”

Schneiderman answered, “I can’t speak for policies that

were made, literally, decades ago. I will absolutely take a look at it. I’d be happy to meet you and give you my email address, see the proposal you’re talking about, and start examining the facts.”

Doyle addressed the crowd, “I’ve told you what my position is, but now you can see the problem. They (the previous candidates) don’t know anything. I don’t have a real issue with Dave and Anne. They’re great people. But what I do have an

development and 5 of whom wrote in opposition to it. None of those 16 letters/emails were read aloud or otherwise made publicly available.

After explaining that, “Staff has to find a recommendation of denial (of the SDP) because the project required ten-foot setback exceptions on Berry and Greenwood Plaza Boulevard (from 40 feet to 30) and because the project did not meet the four units per acre density recommended in the comp plan.” Stertz added, “P & Z is free to make its own findings of fact. Whatever recommendations are made by the commission will be presented to city council for consideration at their hearing...at 6:00 p.m. on October 20,” noting that council will also decide that evening on all remaining issues necessary to get the development built, namely the subdivision improvement agreement and the final plat.

Testifying to P&Z on behalf of The Village at Landmark were Paul Shoukas of PCS Group and Cindy Myers of Century Homes. Shoukas pointed out that Century Communities, headquartered in Greenwood Village, builds multifamily and single-family homes in 45 markets in 16 states, has been in business since 2002, and has been publicly traded since 2014.

Addressing the proposed density of 6.8 dwelling units per acre, Shoukas pointed out that “the Landmark Towers are 78 dwelling units per acre and the apartments and townhomes just across the interstate range from 10 to 43 units per acre.” He also addressed concerns some might have that the type of development being proposed “may not feel conducive to raising a family, but,” he noted, “Not every neighborhood is meant to serve the same purpose...Studies are showing that more young adults are not interested in starting families...This community is intentionally designed to provide choice. The architecture and the amenities are tailored to empty nesters and young professionals and folks who still want to own...a single-family home but prefer a lifestyle with less maintenance and more convenience with shared amenities. It’s for folks

who want to be in an urban setting and have the walkability that this location affords. In this way, it complements the surrounding neighborhoods by adding some middle ground and creating more single-family diversity to housing options in the area...The Village at Landmark provides an option that hasn’t existed here before and it offers a different range of choices for single family home ownership.” Later, Shoukas presented data from the National Association of Realtors that demonstrated that, in 1985, 58% of homebuyers had children under 18, but that, in 2024, that statistic had dropped to 27%, hence 73% of buyers of homes do not have children living with them.

P & Z Commissioners asked questions about the calculation of the open space (43%), availability of guest parking (43 spaces), maximum height of homes (just under 51 feet, compared to 30 feet for most GV homes), and the number of homes which would have to be built with garage space for three cars to meet the requirement of the SDP (73 homes out of 90).

P & Z Commissioner Steve Moran asked if Century had considered designing this development with the density named

issue with is them selecting two people to endorse for city council who have no more knowledge or skill...and they did it because they can control.”

Easton responded, “Trash has never come up at P & Z, so it’s not something I spent my time on.”

Over 60 Landmark residents attended the forum in person or electronically. GV residents should all have their ballots by now. They are due back by November 4.

served on city council from 20152019, thus was there when the density of four units per acre was inserted into the comprehensive plan in January 2019, said, about the proposed development, “The comprehensive plan is something I’ve had a great deal of experience and time with...(It) has multiple chapters...In those chapters, it lays out...a lot of criteria that... keep Greenwood Village the way we love it today. So, to make a decision to depart from any one of those...criteria, I have to say, overall, are we keeping GV the way we have it today?”

He recalled the Alberta Development plan for Orchard Station from eight years ago, saying it “egregiously departed from the comp plan. That was an easy decision. This is not that proposal. This is far more consistent with the comp plan. It addresses...the open space, the connectivity, the neighborhood culture, and character we have in GV today...For me, even though it does not meet the 4.0 density requirement, it’s a de minimis departure from the stated goals of the comprehensive plan...It’s a very well thought out proposal.”

in the comp plan, adding, “Would that be a viable project?”

Ms. Myers responded, “No, it would not.”

Moran continued, “Knowing it would not, how did you settle on this particular density application?”

She explained, “As with any project, there are financial considerations. This project has endured quite a bit of financial hardships that have been expended on it already. Anything below 90 (units) doesn’t make it a viable project.”

In response to a question from Commissioner Easton about the price of homes in The Village at Landmark, Ms. Meyers said, “Approximately $1.7 million to $2.5 million, as a base price. That doesn’t include options and choices at the design center and that kind of thing (or an elevator).”

Two GV residents spoke during the public comment portion of the hearing, one who lives in the Landmark Towers and another who lives in the Greenwood Hills neighborhood on Berry Avenue. Both said they support approval of the project.

Next, the seven commissioners present shared their evaluations of the project.

Commissioner Moran, who

Commissioner Mezger, a candidate for GV City Council from District 4, said, “We need to keep a perspective on where this lot is and what’s around it. We have multi-family use and the Landmark is really high density...This proposal is high-quality design, high-quality architecture, it provides traffic mitigation...It fulfills the goals we have laid out in the comprehensive plan.”

Commissioner Easton compared the proposed Village at Landmark to One Cherry Lane, where he lives, and talked about the cost of maintenance there.

He then noted that having owned the property for many years “is probably not a great economic situation for Century Landmark,” and, “When I’ve owned property, I want to get it as productive as I can as quickly as I can, so I start earning a profit,” but, as to this proposal, he would “vote no on the project” because he “is very concerned about the impact of the comp plan.”

Commissioners Montag, Litman, and Hascall agreed, overall, with Moran and Mezger’s analysis, and voted to recommend city council approve the SUP and the SDP.

Commissioner Davis explained his no vote on the development as being related to the setbacks within the project and the height of the buildings, in addition to the density.

Drawing of the layout of The Village at Landmark

Rendering of two views of a larger home

Rendering of two views of a smaller home

Rendering of a street in The Village at Landmark

Support TAPS in Colorado - taps.org

On Saturday, Sept 6, 2025, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors hosted its Night of Remembrance and Celebration Benefit at Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado. This powerful evening brought together survivors, TAPS leadership including founder, Bonnie Carroll, along with supporters, and community leaders to honor the lives of America’s fallen heroes. The event raised over $500,000 to support the TAPS 24/7 national helpline, grief and trauma resources, casework assistance, and a nationwide community of care for our Surviving Families.

For more information on TAPS or to make a donation please visit: https:// trellis.org/2025-taps-denver-benefit

Bo and Lynne Cottrell, Gerri and Bob Sweeney

Jane Ames and Carol Waller

Kristina and Jay Davidson

Patricia McKennaMersch, Jeanette and Cary Richardson

Jake Jabs TAPS legacy award honoree and René Green

TAPS volunteers

Bonnie Carroll, Edie Marks and Cindy Dietz

Laura Benton and George Dempsey, event directors

Entertainment by Nashville singer/songwriters Wynn Varble, Erin Enderlin and Frank Meyers TAPS survivors

Miles Cortez, event chair

Judy Pearson and Vince Salvatoriello

Amber Scheaffer, Jake Wilson, Stefany and Justin Dant, Eric Schierburg

Steve and Susan Hagar, Maribeth and Bill Hanzlik, Craig Coultas

Jan Cortez, event chair and Elise Gruitch

Submitted by Sharon Sweeney Barbillon

Photos by Sharon Sweeney Barbillion

Douglas County Community Foundation Heroes Gala Honors Courage and Community

BY CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST TERRI L. FISHER

You don’t have to live in Douglas County to appreciate the efforts of its first responders, Armed Forces members, and community heroes. Their impact reaches far beyond county lines, reminding us all of the power of courage, compassion, and community.

On September 12, 2025, the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) hosted its third annual— and sold-out—Heroes Gala at Signature Aviation South at Centennial Airport for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, community spirit, and hands-on engagement.

Honoring First Responders and Everyday Heroes

The event highlighted the vital services of first responders, including law enforcement, the bomb squad, fire rescue, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, Life Air, Hazmat, search and rescue teams, and more. Hundreds of

gala attendees had the rare opportunity to engage with these professionals up close as they showcased their vehicles, specialized equipment, and life-saving expertise. From tactical demonstrations to heartfelt conversations, the evening offered a powerful glimpse into the dedication and skill that these heroes bring to Douglas County every day.

This year, DCCF proudly recognized three outstanding individuals whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact on the community:

• Armed Forces Hero: Jim Espinoza, VFW Post 4266

• Community Hero: Retired Staff Sergeant Michael Connors, ConnorsK9-P.A.W.S.

• First Responder Hero: Richie Fleming, South Metro Fire Rescue

Through the Heroes Gala and the ongoing work of DCCF, these honorees were celebrated not just for what they do—but for who they are: selfless leaders, quiet protectors, and everyday heroes whose actions inspire us all to give back, lift others, and build stronger communities together.

A Night to Remember

The evening was emceed by local media personalities Deborah Takahara and Kirk Yuhnke, who brought warmth and energy to the stage. Guests enjoyed a spirited Flag Game (a fun twist on the classic heads-or-tails), followed by a lively live auction and a highly successful paddle raise led by professional auctioneer Halie Behr.

The generosity in the room was palpable, with bids and donations pouring in to support the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) and the heroes it serves.

Gala-goers were welcomed by the stirring sounds of the Colorado Emerald Society Pipes and Drums as they en tered the private jet hangar—an entrance as grand as the cause itself. The evening concluded on a high note with a spirited performance by 9’s a Pair, the Fireman Band, whose energy and heart kept the celebration alive long after the final paddle was raised.

Leadership Behind the Scenes

Congratulations to DCCF Board Chair Tera Radloff, Executive Director Kirsten Swanson-Moore, and Heroes Gala Chair Marco Fields for orchestrating another seamless and impactful event. Their leadership and vision continue to elevate the Foundation’s mission and deepen its connection to the community.

“This unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration continues to raise awareness and support for our Douglas County first responders, Armed Forces members, and the nonprofit partner organizations supporting these brave heroes,” said Swanson-Moore. “These award recipients are making a profound impact on the Douglas County community, and they exemplify true heroism in every sense of the word.”

About the Foundation

The Douglas County Community Foundation serves as a vital force for good in Douglas County, providing leadership, stewardship, and philanthropic resources to strengthen the community and enrich the lives of every resident.

For more information, visit the DCCF 2025 Heroes Gala.

As a grantmaking public charity, DCCF connects donors with causes, manages both private and public funds—including the Philip S. Miller Trust, Douglas Has Heart Fund, Kendrick Castillo Memorial Fund, and Colorado Opioids Settlement Fund—and empowers nonprofits through education, consultancy, and fundraising programs like Douglas County Gives and Colorado Gives Day. Its Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) ensures rapid response during crises, delivering immediate aid to residents, nonprofits, and first responders when it matters most. Last year alone, DCCF helped raise a record-breaking $2 million for 104 participating Douglas County nonprofits—supporting everything from youth mental health and equine therapy to food pantries and services for our aging population.

For more information visit: www.dccf.org

Photos by: Terri L. Fisher,

5 Star Talent and Entertainment, Inc. and David Gaston, Gaston Photography

Junior League of Denver Hosts 46th Annual Mile High Holiday Mart,

November 14–16

Shop Local, Give Back, and Kick Off the Holiday Season in Style

Get ready to step into the holiday spirit at the 46th Annual Mile High Holiday Mart, presented by the Junior League of Denver (JLD) from Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Gates Field House on the University of Denver campus.

This highly anticipated annual event brings together local and national merchants offering handpicked, high-quality products in a festive setting—making it the perfect way to shop for holiday gifts while supporting meaningful causes in the Denver community.

“We are so thrilled to host our 46th annual event at DU’s Gates Field House,” said Emily Thibault, 2025–2026 JLD President. “Mile High Holiday Mart is our largest fundraising event of the year, with proceeds supporting our mission and community work. Our volunteers work tirelessly to bring the show to life each year, and we are honored to support so many local Colorado businesses.”

For tickets and event details, visit JLD.org. Join us to shop, celebrate, and support a great cause this holiday season.

Tickets: $40

Enjoy exclusive early access before public shopping hours

Includes parking, winter beverages, breakfast bites

FEATURED PRODUCT: JLD COOKBOOKS

Pick up “Centennial Celebrations”—JLD’s award-winning cookbook—at the Mart for just $15 (regularly $29.95 + tax). Packed with 200+ recipes, creative menus, and entertaining tips, it makes the perfect holiday gift. “Colorado Cache”, “Colorado Collage”, “Colorado Colore” and “Colorado Classique” will also be available at special event pricing.

WHY IT MATTERS

Proceeds from the Mile High Holiday Mart directly support the Junior League of Denver’s mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Funds raised also support the Junior League of Denver’s community focus to break the cycle of systemic poverty, empowering women and families in Denver through education, advocacy, and community partnerships.

MILE HIGH HOLIDAY MART DETAILS

PUBLIC SHOPPING HOURS: Friday, Nov. 14: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

LOCATION:

Gates Field House, University of Denver 2201 E. Asbury Avenue Denver, CO 80208

GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 in advance at JLD.org or at the door

FREE Admission with donation of a new toy for the Denver

Shop (founded by JLD members in 1931)

TICKETS: $65 EACH OR 2 FOR $120

Includes silent auction, wine and gift card pulls, and delicious bites and drinks.

A fun evening out with friends and family!

VIP Private Shopping Event Friday, November 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Santa Claus

Heidi Ganahl is keynote for CCRW on her birthday

One amazing woman is how Heidi Ganahl was introduced to Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW). She is an American entrepreneur (Camp Bow Wow), author, podcaster (“Unleashed”), former elected member of

the University of Colorado Board of Regents and 2022 Republican nominee for governor of Colorado. And unlike so many candidates who step away after running, she chose to stay in the

ABOVE, CENTER: Heidi Ganahl with her daughter Tori, her mom Susie Haight and CCRW President Dorothy Gotlieb

ABOVE, RIGHT: Camryn Schellman and Molly Lamar

RIGHT: Candidates for upcoming elections: Carrie Penaloza for Centennial City Council, Rebecca Kramer for Englewood City Council, Rita Russell for Englewood Mayor, Kim Wright for Englewood City Council, Amanda Thayer for Cherry Creek School Board, Curt Samuelson for Littleton City Council and Michelle Lee for Commerce City Council

fight using her great insights and experience to turn Colorado around. She started Moms Fight Back and She Factor. Heidi now leads the Road to

Red Initiative, founded the popular online publication – Rocky Mountain Voice and is president of the South Metro Republican Breakfast Club. “My reason for getting involved was to protect The American Dream for young people. Monument was the epitome of Colorado in 1978 and I was so bless-

ed my parents moved us there. The road back all goes to you. All politics are local. Get fired up!” She further pointed out the positives in Colorado: Republicans outweigh Democrats in registering young people, Turning Point USA has 20 chapters and growing, Colorado Young Republicans has 15 chapters and American Conservation Coalition has 80,000 members across college campuses.

State Senator John Carson speaks to DCRW on National Constitution Day anniversary

Senator John Carson (Senate District 30), of Highlands Ranch, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from Colorado and Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, earned a B.A. in Political Science from CU-Boulder, interned for the Senate Steering Committee, earned his J.D. from CU-Boulder and Master of Law in Taxation from George-

town Law Center. He was legal counsel for numerous congressmen and senators including U.S. Senator Wayne Allard. Additionally, he served as Rocky Mountain Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, was on the Douglas County Board of Education and named “Top Education Thinker of the Year 2012” by The Denver Post. In 2014 he was elected to the

University of Colorado Board of Regents. In 2024, he was elected to the State Senate and reported on the last session saying District 30 is now a swing district. He felt the Special Session was disappointing, but emphasized we can’t get discouraged and need to keep fighting. “Washington lost almost every battle but never gave up. Reagan was an eternal optimist. We have a great message and we need to stay positive and build on our legacies.”

ABOVE: Heidi Ganahl stays in the fight

DCRW President Holly Kluth with State Senator John Carson

Lexi Tehven, Jeanette NewVille and Susan Adams

Former Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas with Lone Tree City Council member Alecia Brown

Aldis Sides with Colorado Federation of Republican Women President Judith Jergensen

Tip of the Spear theme of Arapahoe County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner

Stampede was the venue, Encore catered a chuck wagon buffet

Planners of Arapahoe

County Republicans’ Annual Lincoln Day Dinner brought in amazing, resilient, survivor, war correspondent Lara Logan, the award-winning journalist whose mission is to find and tell the truth. There were many tributes to the late Charlie Kirk including Logan’s sharing of the touching letter she penned to him after his death.

“My job is to tell the truth. Beat reporting really matters! If you stay silent, Colorado will stay blue. ” – Lara Logan

“One party talks, one party walks.” –Danielle Jurinsky

LEFT: Keynote speaker Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Lara Logan

RIGHT: Tip of the Spear CoChair Brenda King with Bob Moore for Governor Campaign Manager Marla Pomian

Courageous front liner Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky introduced Lara Logan

George Markret - running for U.S. Senate, Robyn Carnes – running for reelection Centennial City Council, Dr. Jeffrey Gilliam running for Centennial City Council

Lara Logan and Heidi Ganahl

Aurora candidates: Marsha Berzins (City Council Ward III), Nino Pepper (APS School Board), Amsalu Kassaw (Aurora At-Large), Stephen Elkins (Aurora Ward I), Steve Sundberg (Aurora Ward II)

Standing: Carrie Penaloza running for Centennial City Council, Kay McLaughlin, Jim Stookesberry. Seated: Jenene Stookesberry, Mary and Tom Conroy

Arapahoe County Republicans Chair John Temple and wife Liz

Englewood candidates Rita Russell for Mayor, Kim Wright for City Council (seated)

State Sen. Lynda Zamora Wilson (SD9), State Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Scott Bottoms, Debbie Perry-Smith (Lincoln Day Dinner team and Bonus Member Arapahoe County), Jeremy Goodall - El Paso County Bonus Member who led the Invocation

Edie Marks, Lynne Cottrell and Michele Austin surround Andi Allott

Hope Scheppelman (running for U.S. Congressional District 3), Bob Moore (running for Colorado governor), Danielle Lammon (running for SD 27)

Photos by Scottie Iverson

THE CAMPAIGN CHRONICLE

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO

Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/ or after the 1st day of October 2025 final settlement with Asphalt Specialties will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2025 Mill and Overlay Project, and that any person, co-partnership, 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, October 1st, 2025, 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

the

of

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 9, 2025 Last Publication: October 16, 2025 Legal # 1201

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 3, SERIES 2025

A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, AMENDING THE 2025 BUDGET, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE CONSERVATION TRUST FUND, AND APPROVING AN INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND TO THE CONSERVATION TRUST FUND FOR THE QUINCY FARM POND RESTORATION PROJECT

Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12031

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 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 concerning the following ordinances:

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 these ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 9th day of October 2025 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12032

\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 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 concerning the following ordinances:

Ordinance No. 3, Series of 2024, An Ordinance Of The City

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR THE ARAPHAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE TO: JOHN DOE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: a Petition for Guardianship has been filed in the following case, that a copy of the Petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court during regular business hours, and that default judgment may be entered against that party upon whom service is made by such notice if he/she fails to appear or file a response within thirty-five (35) days of publication. Please take notice that the matters are pending In Re Interest of Violet Marie Johnson. Petitioner Laurie Johnson, Interested Party Adrianna Johnson. For the guardianship of Minor child Violet Marie Johnson.

CASE NUMBER: 2025 PR5088240

Published in The Villager First Publication: September 25, 2025 Last Publication: October 23, 2025 Legal # 12001

Public Notice

SUMMONS TO RESPONDENT EDUARDO LAZARO GOMEZ QUINONES, Petitioner Ana Lissett Rodriguez Naranjo, has filed for Registration of Child Custody Determination in Arapahoe County 2025DR030860. A copy of the Petition and Summons may be obtained from the clerk of the Arapahoe County Court during business hours. You are required to file a response to the Petition within 35 days after the date of the last publication of this Summons. If you fail to respond, the Court may proceed to hear the case and enter orders concerning Child Custody Determination without further notice to you.

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 16, 2025 Last Publication: November 13, 2025 Legal # 12027

Public Notice NOTICE OF PRIVATE ASSOCIATION STATUS

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 these ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 9th day of October 2025 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12033

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 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 concerning the following ordinances:

Ordinance No. 4, Series of 2024, An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Glendale, Colorado, Levying Taxes For The Year 2025 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 these ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 9th day of October 2025 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12034

transparency and lawful notice. Published in The Villager First Publication: October 16, 2025 Last Publication: November 6, 2025 Legal # 12028

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:

BABY GIRL PARIS AKA FRANSSIS ASA CHARMAINE PARIS, Child, and concerning, LISA MARIE PARIS AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Sylvia B. Geiger, Reg. #49589 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Driv Aurora, CO 80012 Sgeiger@arapahoegov.com

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT FATHER, JOHN DOE

Case No: 24JV379 Division: 34

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, JOHN DOE is set for December 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.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.

Be it known by all persons and parties, EL-Aner Ecclesiastical Order of Divine Descent (PMA), is a private, unincorporated association established on 06/20/2025 by right of private contract and divine law. It operates exclusively in the private domain and is not subject to corporate or statutory jurisdiction. All affairs and interactions with this body are governed under private ecclesiastical and fiduciary principles.

This notice affirms our separation from public governance, and no presumed authority, summons, or commercial claim shall be recognized unless by express written contract or consent.

Declared and published for full

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:

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div34

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

•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.

If you do not have a device that

will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

Dated October 10, 2025.

Sylvia B. Geiger, Esq. #49589

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

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12029

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,

In the Interest of: DEANDRE PEEBLES, Child, and concerning, KOOKIE COLEMAN AND DEANDRE PEEBLES, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012

Tel: (303) 636-1308

Fax: (303) 636-1889

Case No: 25JV259 Division: 34

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING DEANDRE PEEBLES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding DEANDRE PEEBLES is set on November 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Division 34 IN PERSON 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 and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code, or to determine that there is no appropriate treatment plan

Date: October 10, 2025

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora,

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE AS TO A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDED 2025 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2026 budget has been submitted to the ARAPHAOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT for the fiscal year 2026. A copy of such proposed budget and, if necessary, an amended 2025 budget, have been filed in the office of Seter, Vander Wall, & Mielke, P.C., 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and, if necessary, the amended budget will be considered at a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The meeting will be held via Zoom video/teleconference. To access the meeting, visit www.zoom.us and use Meeting ID: 898 7646 8019; Passcode: 353012; Telephone No.: 1-719-359-4580. Any interested elector within the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to final adoption of the proposed 2026 budget and amended 2025 budget, if necessary.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT

By: /s/ SETER, VANDER WALL & MIELKE, P.C.

Attorneys for the District Board

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12035

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2025 BUDGET

CHERRY CREEK CORPORATE

CO 80012

Phone: (303) 636-1308

Email: KSchaumleffel@ arapahoegov.com

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12030

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: DEANDRE PEEBLES, Child, and concerning, KOOKIE COLEMAN AND DEANDRE PEEBLES, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1308 Fax: (303) 636-1889

Case No: 25JV259 Division: 34

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING DEANDRE PEEBLES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding DEANDRE PEEBLES is set on November 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Division 34 IN PERSON 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 and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code, or to determine that there is no appropriate treatment plan

Date: October 10, 2025 Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 636-1308 Email: KSchaumleffel@ arapahoegov.com

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12030

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Corporate Center Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2026. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2025 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2026 budget and 2025 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2026 budget and 2025 amended budget will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

1. To attend via Zoom videoconference, use the following link, or e-mail csorensen@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link e-mailed to you: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87889825232?pwd=NVD7Hg25WCnptLJRcD lxlSoygKfl7a.1

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-719-359-4580 and enter the following additional information:

(a) Meeting ID: 878 8982 5232

(b) Passcode: 449571

Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2026 budget or the 2025 amended budget, inspect the 2026 budget and the

Attorneys for the District

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025

Legal # 12036

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2025 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET FOR THE EAST CREEK CONSOLIDATED METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2026 budget has been submitted to the EAST CREEK CONSOLIDATED METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2026. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the East Creek Consolidated Metropolitan District to be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27th, 2025. If necessary, an amended 2025 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. Any interested elector of the East Creek Consolidated Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2026 budget and 2025 amended budget. To access the meeting, use the following information: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pwd=V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1V MWTJFZjFHdz09

Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643

Passcode: 987572

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

EAST CREEK CONSOLIDATED METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC

Attorneys for the District

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025

Legal # 12037

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS TO AMENDED 2025 BUDGET AND PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COMMONS AT EAST CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2026 budget has been submitted to the COMMONS AT EAST CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, for the fiscal year 2026. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Commons at East Creek Metropolitan District to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. If necessary, an amended 2025 budget will be filed in the office of the accountant and open for public inspection for consideration at the special meeting of the Board. Any interested elector of the Commons at East Creek Metropolitan District may inspect the amended and proposed budgets and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2026 budget and 2025 amended budget. To access the meeting, use the following information: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86267550643?pwd=V3RnRGRtWkRyUlZZc1V

MWTJFZjFHdz09

Meeting ID: 862 6755 0643

Passcode: 987572

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

COMMONS AT EAST CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ ERB LAW, LLC

Attorneys for the District

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12038

NOTICE OF VACANCY

PURSUANT to Section 32-1-808(2)(a)(I), C.R.S., notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of Greenwood Consolidated Metropolitan District. Any eligible elector of the District who is interested in appointment to the Board may contact the District’s attorney, Tom George, via e-mail: clinney@spen |cerfane.com. The Board of the District may fill said vacancy 10 days after the date hereof.

By: Tom George, Counsel for the District

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12040

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND HEARING

GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2026. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Club Greenwood, 5801 S Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 1:30 P.M., on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted at Club Greenwood, 5801 S Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2026 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE

A Professional Corporation

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12041

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2025 BUDGET

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on NOVEMBER 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2026 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2025 budget

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

(the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82756483787?pwd=x75ddQk3K7TUSdKOIbb jvTbWgaNTz6.1

Meeting ID: 827 5648 3787

Passcode: 371358

Call-in Number: +1-720-707-2699

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https:// kingspointsouthmetrodistrict1.com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WBA, PC

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12042

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2025 BUDGET

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on NOVEMBER 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2026 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2025 budget (the “Amended Budget”).

The public hearing can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84552715223?pwd=Iwe3d2gkuHcR547AmGv I4bHdQcDx0d.1

Meeting ID: 845 5271 5223

Passcode: 570096

Call-in Number: +1-720-707-2699

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of Simmons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://kpsmetrodistricts. com/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, a quasimunicipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ WBA, PC

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12043

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2026 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Mansfield Heights Water & Sanitation District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 899 5215 7068 Passcode: 426305

One tap mobile +17193594580,,89952157068# US +17207072699,,89952157068# US (Denver)

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2025 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the abovereferenced special meeting of the Board of Directors.

Copies of the proposed 2026 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2025 budgets are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2026 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2025 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

BY

/s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12044

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2025 BUDGET OAK PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Oak Park Metropolitan District (“District”) for fiscal year 2026. A copy of the proposed 2026 Budget is available for inspection by the public at the office of the District’s accountant at 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado. The District Board will consider the proposed 2026 Budget, and an Amended 2025 Budget, if necessary, at public hearings to be held during a regular meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 24, 2025 via Zoom. Meeting access information and the meeting agenda may be obtained from the District’s website: https://www.oakparkmd.org/

The Board may take action on the proposed 2026 Budget, and the proposed Amended 2025 Budget, if necessary, during the regular meeting following the public hearings.

Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections thereto with the Board during normal business hours prior to the final adoption of the proposed 2026 Budget and Amended 2025 Budget, if necessary.

OAK PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/Bruce Wilhelm President of the District Board

Published in The Villager Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12045

NOTICE OF INCLUSION

NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of Real Property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District (the “District”). The Board of Directors has fixed November 18, 2025, beginning at 12:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, at 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 150 Greenwood Village, CO, as the date, time and place of a public meeting at which said Petition shall be heard.

The name and address of the petitioner and a legal description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows:

Petitioner: City of Greenwood Village

Address: 6060 S. Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, and Tract A, The Westin Greenwood Village, City of Greenwood Village, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.

The area sought to be included into the District is located entirely within Arapahoe County and does not include property within any other county and the District currently encompasses property in Arapahoe County, and therefore no notice of the proposed inclusion under Section 32-1-207(2), C.R.S., as amended, is required.

Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the District at the date, time and location noticed above, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the inclusion of the property described in this notice.

Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District.

By: /s/ Ronald Fano, Attorney for the District

Published in The Villager

Published: October 16, 2025 Legal # 12046

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO

SOUTH CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

BEGINNING OCT. 1 with a year of activities. Tom Mauro is chairman of the Golden Anniversary observance. The club was organized between Feb. & July in 1976 with two original members, Greg Hurd & Kent Gloor, still members.

CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CELEBRATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY

IN 1950 SCSD formed eight schools, eight principals, three buses, 43 teachers, and 1,253 students. Today there are 53,000 students.

UPCOMING CLASSES AT CURTIS

CENTER FOR THE ARTS

OCT. 7-NOV. 18 1-3 P.M. COLORED PENCILS

CURTIS ARTS SOLO EXHIBITION

SEPT. 6-NOV. 1. Exhibit by Jo Stealeyl at 2359 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

REINKE BROS HAUNTED MANSION

SEPT. 26-NOV. 2. in Littleton. 57th Year of frightful fun. www.reinkebrothers.com

CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMISSIONERS

THURS., OCT. 16, 5-6:30 p.m. CentrePoint Plaza 14980 E.Alameda Dr., Aurora. Join Rhonda Fields & special guests from Arap/Douglas Works.

CSU 50 YEAR CLUB AWARDS

LUNCHEON

FRI., OCT. 17, 10:30 a.m., Pre-Reception; 11:45 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m. Luncheon and Awards program. Hilton Ft. Collins, 425 W. Prospect Rd. Class of 1975 to be inducted.

RSVP: 800-286-2586. SAT., OCT. 18. Homecoming game - CSU Rams vs. Univ. of Hawaii, 5 p.m.

FALL FESTIVAL

OCT. 18, 12 - 4 p.m. 32 vendors, face painters, hay rides, bar and more. 7745 Moore Rd., Littleton. Tickets: Scan the QR code in the Oct. 9 Villager, page 12.

18TH ANNUAL “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW”

SAT., OCT. 18, 5-9:30 p.m. at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel to benefit Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Celebrities, Awards, Auction, Dinner and Show starring Jeremy Renner, Jane Lynch, Jessica Biel, Kevin Iannuci and many more. Tickets & Info: www. bebeautifulbeyourself.org or 303-321-6277.

AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM

OCT. 18, 10 a.m. Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora Aspen Room. $5 coffee & donuts.

HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA TO HOST EDUCATION DAY

SAT., OCT. 18, 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at The University of. of Colo. - Anschutz Medical Campus. Info: movement@ cuanschutz

THE GARDENS GARDEN CENTER TO HOST TRICK PIG

OCT. 18, 11 a.m. As seen on America’s Got Talent Show & The Today Show. 9542 S. Univ. Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION

SHOW

SAT., OCT. 18, 5 p.m. at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Tickets: 303-321-6277 or development@ globaldownsyndromeorg

TREAT STREET

OCT. 18 & 19 - Call for Venders & Community Partners, Event Center, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Park. Arapahoeco.gov

FRIENDS OF NURSING WISH SHOPPING EVENT & FUND RAISER

TUESDAY, OCT. 21, 6-8 p.m. Join FON for an evening of friendship & fun-shopping at both WISH Boutique and WISH Gifts, next door to each other in the Happy Canyon Shopping Center, 5014 E. Hampden Ave., Denver. WISH donates a percentage of the total sales back to Friends of Nursing to support the Nursing Scholarships!

DENVER BALLET GUILD ART IN MOTION “007 BOND RETURNS” FALL

FUNDRAISER

OCT. 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Mike Ward Luxury Automotive Showroom in Highlands Ranch, 1850 Lucent Blvd. Dance by Cleo Parker Robinson; Dance & dance party music by DJ Baummer. Dress: Classic spy chic. Info: Cari Spiecker or cari.spiecker@hotmail.com

ANNUAL “SPOOKY STREETS” AT THE STREETS AT SOUTHGLENN

FRI., OCT. 24, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free festival around Commons Park. Info: 303-539-7141

THE GARDENS GARDEN CENTER

PUMPKIN CARVING & TRUNK-ORTREAT

SAT.,OCT. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Purchase your pumpkin from the pumpkin patch then carve & decorate. 9542 S. University. Blvd., Highlands Ranch.

CARLA’S A CLASSIC DESIGN

30th Annual Holiday Open House – dazzling holiday

décor and gifts. THURS – SAT. OCT. 23-25. 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m. SUN., OCT. 26 11a.m.-4 p.m. The Streets at Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 303-6830372. Carlasacd.com

HARVEST HOOT AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

OCT. 24-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. At the Marsico Campus. Monster carnival games, spooky potions, stories about fall folklore, make pumpkin patch treats, Rocky Mtn. mini train & more. Gen. admission. Mychildrenmuyseum.org

EASTERSEALS 15TH ANNUAL COLO. MONTE CARLO NIGHT

SAT., OCT. 25, 6 p.m. at Ameristar Black Hawk. Honoring Ameristar Casino Resort Spa & the Dave & Wendy Dennis Family. Info: 303-233-1666.

CITY OF AURORA HOSTS FREE FESTIVITIES

SAT., OCT. 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Live entertainment from the

Darling Revival Trio & Joe Smith & the Spicy Pickles. Food trucks, vendors, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and more.

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY

OCT. 25, 1-3 p.m., 16965 Pine Lane, Suite 120, Parker. Costumes encouraged. RSVP Victoria_Raphael@ ad4children.org

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ELECTIONS IS HOSTING PUBLIC TOURS OF THE ELECTION FACILITY

TUE., OCT. 28, 9 a.m. Wed., Oct. 29, 12 p.m., Fri., Oct. 31, 10 a.m. Register: arapahoeco.gov/facilitytours

AURORA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COUNCIL

THURS., OCT. 30, 6-9 p.m. Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Keynote Speaker: Tom Papacomedian, writer, and actor. “A-List 2025: Harvet Time in Aurora. Celebrate successes of the City of Aurora, Adams County, and Arapahoe County. Tickets: 303-755-2223.

HERITAGE EAGLE BEND CRAFT FAIR

SAT., NOV. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission, unique vendors. 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora

250 U.S. MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL CELEBRATION

SUN., NOV. 9, VIP access 4 p.m.; General - 5-9:30 p.m.

See the AV-B8 Harrier II & Dedication! Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. Tickets: See QR Code on page 11 of Oct 9 Villager.

TABLES EXTRAORDINAIRE

WED., NOV. 19-SAT., NOV. 22. Benefits the Philanthropic Outreach of Saint Catherine Philoptochos Society. NOV. 19, High Tea & Table Viewing - $45. 9:30-11:30 & 1-3:00 p.m. Nov. 20 , High Tea & Table Viewing 9:30-11:30 a.m. Table Viewing + Pastry Favor $20 on Thurs., Nov. 20, 12-4 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Greek Treats for Sale. Purchase tickets www.stcatherinechurch.org/tables. The church is located at 5555 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village.

L’ESPRIT DE NOEL HOLIDAY HOME

TOUR NOV. 21 & 22 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 49th Central City Opera Annual Home Tour. 5 decorated homes in the Hilltop neighborhood. Proceeds to Central City Opera. Info: centralcityopera.org/guild. Tickets: lespritdenoel.org

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST

FRI., JAN. 30, 7:30-10:15 a.m. at DCSD Legacy Campus. Keynote speaker: Rob Cohen, Chairman & CEO of the IMA Financial Group, Inc. and National Women’s Soccer League Controlling Owner. Keystone Speaker: Henry Sobanet, Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration & Government Relations, Colo. State University. Info@bestchamber.com

COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

THURS., FEB. 5, 2026. Hyatt Regency Denver at Colo. Conv. Center. Register: Coloradobusinesshalloffame.org

CLUBS NEWS

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH

FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-759-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.

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.

EXPAND YOUR LOVE OF BRIDGE

New games specifically for Novice and Intermediate players. Tech Center Bridge is located at 6161 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Call 303-915-1229. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30-3:45 p.m. Cost is $8. Need a partner? Check the online list bredgewebs.com/techcenterbridge Also ask about Denver Metro Bridge at 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Denver. 303-757-4774.

WHAT’S NEW?

“BLACK BASEBALL’S HEYDAY” Capturing an Era in Art and Words, Written by Villager author Denny Dressman and Art by Anthony High. Pre-Order Now! https://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/product/BlackBaseballs-Heyday/

WHAT’S NEW? - COLORADO LEGISLATORS HELD A SPECIAL SESSION TO PLUG $800 MILLION BUDGET DEFICIT

On the 33 measures, only one received bipartisan sponsorship - a proposal to divert $264,000 in general funds from the state’s wolf reintroduction program to now help cover subsidies for health insurance purchased by individuals thru the state’s help insurance exchange.

COLORADO DEMOCRATS TO HOLD 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY IN PUEBLO MARCH 28, 2026 at the Memorial Hall.

RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Renewal kiosks are fast, easy and issue you tags on the spot? Go to COMVExpress.com to find a location near you.

BUSINESS NEWS

THE GARDENS GARDEN CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP

Locally family-owned-and operated. 9542 S. Univ. Bad., Highlands Ranch. Open Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ASPENDALE 60+ ACTIVE ADULT APARTMENT COMMUNITY IN CENTENNIAL Debuting Late 2025. Appointments : 303-970-9514.

COWBOY MOVING & STORAGE

Commercial & Residential Moves - Also, load & hold. Call 303-789-2200.

GRAND OPENING - MT. FUJI SUSHIHIBACHI

The Streets of Southglenn - 6850 S. Gaylord, Centennial. 303-997-0888. mtjujisushico.com

THE AUDIOLOGY METHOD

Schedule a hearing test. 718- E. Orchard Rd., Ste. 302,

2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade Model Howls

If you haven’t owned or driven a Toyota Prius, you are missing a fine driving experience. They’ve been around for many years, but they keep getting better, and better, and of course, more costly. But they are worth every dollar; the test car of the week runs $41,304. It is a beautiful machine, sleek in design with two-tone paint. This “Nightshade” model is something to behold and is a hybrid crossover with a 2.0L/ 4-cylinder engine with a combined 220 horsepower. If it had wings it would fly. The interior has an ultimate blue lighting system and a very modern dashboard. Every year Toyota makes impressive improvements with the Prius models with

great success. The economy with the electric and gasoline hybrid system is a whopping 114 MPGs with only EV and running with the gas- oline engine a very respectable 48 MPG. This is economy, power, design, and performance from the assembly line in Toyota, Aichi, Japan.

Along with appearance, comes the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 program that includes pre-collision, a safe exit alert, warning driver of the silence from EV power, cross traffic alert, 3-door smart key system, no more fumbling for keys, along with 4G network.

The Nightshade rides on 19” black finished alloy wheels , a black roof mounted shark -fin antenna, black door handles, rain wind-

Centennial. 720-457-5113.

HOST YOUR EVENT AT THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FREE ENTERPRISE CENTER

In Greenwood Village. Events @JARockyMountain.org

CHERRY HILLS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

6325 S University. Blvd., Centennial. Call for Tour 720592-0252

FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED ORGANIC NATURAL MARKET

“FRESH MARKET” open at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 106 - Woodlawn Shopping Center. Open 7 days a week. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION + MORE

5 Star Google Review. Transportation Executive Services LLC. Call 720-969-5386.

ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING Upscale dining, engaging events and activities. Call 720684-5913. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.

TONIGHT WE DINE

Fine meats & seafood. Free delivery on $100 or more. Look for The Villager Combo for $100. Call 303-2150333.

SEMION BARBERSHOP FOR ALLMEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN 5910 S. Univeristy Blvd., Greenwood Village. 720-5313998.

THE EYEWEAR COLLECTION Owner Aaron Mozes is a CCHS graduate. Comprehensive Eye Exams, Eyeglasses, Contacts. 5910 S. University. Blvd., Unit D4, Greenwood Village.

HEARING LIFE HAS 30 DAYS RISKFREE TRIAL SEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ON PAGE 2 OF THE SEPT. 18 AND SEPT. 25 VILLAGER. 5910 S. University. Blvd., Ste A-3, Greenwood Village. 720-362-3903.

FALL PARTIES/EVENTS? BOOK TODAY Rocky Mountain Valet. Visit www.ROCKYMTNVALET.COM

KIMPTON CLARET HOTEL Host your next special event at The Kimpton Claret. www.clarethotel.com

OWN YOUR STORAGE OR FLEX WAREHOUSE SPACE Visit MYDREAMSTORAGECO.COM

PARKSIDE VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 14501 E. Crestline Drive, Aurora. Lunch is on usschedule your tour today. 720-315-7778 or visit ParksideVillageRetirement.com

shield sensing wipers, and LED headlights.

The interior has a 7” instrument cluster, 6-speaker sound system, Softex heated seats and steering wheel, 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar feature, and a split 50/40 split rear folding seating. Makes for a larger trunk area for recreation or work equipment. And for family members, six UBS charging ports. A fixed glass roof option is available for an extra $1000. The test model had the glass roof, along with the two-tone paint and black trim, making this a sedan to be seen and admired.

Treat yourself to a test drive at your local Toyota dealer, you will be impressed. I was!

By H. Throttle

PUT A RING ON IT

WOW-WORTHLY WEDDING VENUES IN SOUTH DENVER

It’s easy to commit to the Kimpton Claret Hotel for your wedding — with a variety of indoor and outdoor venues to host all your activities, a picture-perfect mountain backdrop, and that signature Kimpton hospitality, this is an “I do” you’ll never think twice about.

Your wedding isn’t just a ceremony - it’s an entire event. We can help you host all the associated festivities, from a welcome cocktail reception to a rehearsal dinner to a farewell wedding brunch. You can focus on love instead of logistics.