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tenderness, patience, and The Meaning of Love fice, hope. We begin to understand Recently, my husband and I finished binge-watching The Crown on Netflix. It was well done and outlined the inner workings of the British Monarchy, including the historic engagement and wedding of Charles and Diana. A reporter asked the newly engaged couple, “Are you in love?” Diana replied immediately, “Yes, of course, we are.” Prince Charles added awkwardly, “Whatever ‘in love’ means.” The meaning of love has been a question for the ages. Love is one of the few forces in life that can make us feel both invincible and utterly vulnerable. It can arrive quietly, like sunlight slipping through a window, or crash into our lives like a storm, upending everything we thought we knew. We spend years trying to define it, yet love has never fit comfortably within a definition. We feel it, choose it, give it, lose it, and long for it. At its deepest, love is not merely a feeling. Feelings can shift with the weather of our lives. Love asks for something harder: presence. It means staying when someone is struggling, listening when words are hard to say, forgiving when forgiveness is difficult, and offering kindness when there is nothing to gain. Love is remembering the small things, like the way someone takes their coffee, the story they have told a hundred times, and the silence that signals they need company rather than advice. I remember sitting beside someone I loved, a moment when neither of us knew what to say. The room was quiet, and the weight of everything left unsaid felt heavier than words could carry. I reached for their hand, almost instinctively. They squeezed mine, and for a moment, nothing else mattered. No promise that everything would be okay, no perfect sentence to erase the pain. Only that small gesture: I am here. You are not alone. Love also demands courage. To love someone is to hand them the power to hurt you. It means letting another person see the places you usually hide: your fears, failures, insecurities, and unfinished dreams. Vulnerability doesn’t guarantee a reward. Sometimes love ends. Sometimes people leave. Sometimes the person we would have chosen forever chooses a different path. Yet the pain of losing love does not make love itself meaningless. Love exists beyond romance. It lives in a parent’s exhausted embrace, a friend’s midnight phone call, a stranger’s unexpected kindness, a sibling’s laughter, and the quiet
sacrifices people make without expecting recognition. It can be found in caring for an aging relative, protecting a child, comforting someone who is grieving, or simply sitting beside another human when no words can fix the pain. Love is rarely perfect. It gets angry. It misunderstands. It makes mistakes. But it learns. It grows. It returns to the table and tries again. Love is not the absence of conflict; it is the choice to treat another person’s humanity as precious, even when the relationship is tested. Perhaps love’s greatest gift is that it changes us. To love deeply is to discover that our hearts are larger than our fears. We become capable of sacri-
that life is not measured by what we accomplish or possess, but by whom we touch and what we give while we are here. Love may be impossible to define because it is not meant to be contained in words. It is meant to be lived. It is the hand we reach for. The person we forgive. The memory we carry. The goodbye that breaks us. Years ago, I heard a wise counselor say, “Don’t invest your heart in someone you can have fun with, but rather in someone you can suffer with. Comfort, sacrifice, intentionality, compassion, empathy, understanding, grace, and presence are essential to loving.” Understanding the essentials of loving well is a pathway to defining the meaning of love. joneen@narme.org
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From a China plate to the Great Wall
Sometimes the world has a funny way of bringing back our childhood memories. When I was growing up on the ranch, one of the things I heard at the dinner table was, “Clean up your plate. Children in China are starving.” Those words stuck with me. As a youngster, I didn’t understand much about China. I knew it was far away and that there were children there who didn’t have enough to eat. I certainly never imagined that many years later I would travel to China and see the country and its people for myself. The Chinese plate on our dinner table became, in a way, a link to a country that seemed impossibly far away. China’s history is complex, and much of what Americans knew about China when I was young was shaped by the war years and the political struggle between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong. In 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalist government retreated to Taiwan after Mao’s Communist forces seized control of mainland China. Years later, I had an extraordinary opportunity to visit Taiwan as part of a study mission with Gerri. We traveled by bullet train and met with government officials, mayors and the president. We also visited the Lions Club and stayed at the famous Grand Hotel. The National Palace Mu-
seum was another highlight. Yet everywhere we went, It houses an extraordinary we saw people working, collection of Chinese art and building and trying to imhistorical treasures, many of prove their lives. which were brought to That experience Taiwan when the Nacame back to me retionalist government cently as I was thinking left the mainland. about the relationship From Taiwan, my between the United interest in China only States and China and deepened. the meetings between BY BOB SWEENEY Eventually, I trav- PUBLISHER President Donald eled to mainland ChiTrump and Chinese na and saw Beijing, the ForPresident Xi Jinping. bidden City and, of course, The relationship between the Great Wall. the two countries is complex. Standing on the Great Wall There is competition, particis one of those moments when ularly in trade, technology, history becomes real. You ar- manufacturing and artificial en’t reading about it in a his- intelligence. But there are also tory book. You are standing areas where cooperation is on a structure that has been both possible and necessary. I part of China’s history for remember seeing Trump and centuries. Xi together with their wives, We also visited Silk Alley, shaking hands and talking where neckties and other about the future. It reminded goods were plentiful, and we me that diplomacy is ultienjoyed some of the local mately about people sitting food. across a table from one anothPeking Duck was a memer and finding ways to keep orable meal. There was also talking to each other. The an American touch along the United States and China will way — at Ruth’s Chris Steak compete. That is a reality. House. But competition does Traveling by bus offered not mean every issue has another interesting glimpse to become a confrontation. into everyday life. Meals Artificial intelligence is one were carefully portioned, and example. Both countries are Pepsi was often the beverage investing enormous resources of choice. in AI and recognize that the China was changing rapid- technology will change the ly, and it was impossible not world. to notice the country’s enorAt the same time, opportumous population, expanding nities fo r cooperation exist cities, ports and industrial in areas that benefit people in development. both countries. Pollution was also impossiThere is also a human ble to overlook. connection that shouldn’t
be overlooked. More than 100,000 young Americans have traveled to China, studied there or participated in exchanges. Those experiences create relationships that governments cannot manufacture. History has a way of changing the players and upending expectations. We fought alongside China during World War II. Later, the two countries became adversaries. Today, they are major economic and technological competitors, wielding enormous influence over the world’s future. My journey from a china plate on the dinner table to the Great Wall of China has given me a new perspective. China is not simply a headline, a political opponent or an economic competitor. It is a country of more than a billion people, with thousands of years of history, a proud culture and a population determined to build its future. We don’t have to agree with everything China does. We don’t have to surrender our competitive position. But we do need to understand the country and its people. Perhaps that is one of the lessons I learned while traveling from Taiwan to Beijing and from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall. Sometimes the best way forward is to compete where we must, cooperate where we can, and keep talking. That is a much safer trail for all of us.
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TAPS Colorado gala pays tribute to the late Lynne Cottrell Lynne and Bo Cottrell established TAPS Colorado in 2005 and served as co-directors raising millions for support and programs
Photos by Scottie Iverson
Since 1994 Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has been a national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and resources to all grieving military and veteran surviving families – families of America’s fallen heroes. For further information: Colorado@taps. org.
ABOVE: Lynne Cottrell’s family: Wendy Baltimore (niece), Ian Buchanan (son), Holly Aragon (daughter), Vince Aragon (sonin-law), Madison Martinac (granddaughter), Tyler Beaird (granddaughter’s husband) LEFT: TAPS gala Co-Chair Frank Kelley III, Board member Eric Schierburg with Sponsors Miles and Jan Cortez INSET ABOVE: Lynne Cottrell at the 2025 TAPS gala with her son Ian Buchanan and niece Wendy Baltimore Photo courtesy of Lynne’s family
Bonnie Carroll who founded TAPS in 1994 with TAPS Colorado Directors Laura Benton and George Dempsey
Trisha Hood, Christina Garcia and Dianne Bartlett
Friends of Lynne Cottrell and members of Cherry Creek Republican Women Standing: Denise Drager, Cindy Webb, Jane Ames, Edie Marks, Michelle Austin, Jill Cullis, Jewell Hargrave, Carol Waller. Seated: Denise Rose, Karen Blilie, Jennifer Clinkscales Jeff and Elise Marks Gruitch, their daughter Alex, Lori Marks Connors and her husband Jim Connors
Jake Jabs and Rene Green Bonnie Carroll at the mic with survivors from the audience
Scott Shamblin running for Colorado House of Representatives District 61
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13-time Colorado Press Association award winner Former Greenwood Village City Council Member GV resident since 1992 Mother of five graduates of Cherry Creek High School and college FMiklin.Villager@gmail.com
that reported every Marx campaign will appeal $57,000 fine paign contribution in the open is a political penalty. The bureaufor campaign finance violations crats asked for one number, and the hearing officer went
Weiser also found to have accepted donations over the legal limit
On October 2, Secretary of State Administrative Hearing Officer Macon Cowles issued a 27-page initial decision addressing 10 combined complaints of campaign finance violations by Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx and Victor Marx for Governor that occurred in connection with the June 30, 2026 Republican primary. The total fine assessed was $57,647. According to the hearing officer’s findings, Colorado law “prohibits a candidate for governor from accepting more than $1,450 from any single donor for the primary and general election,” and, “The Victor Marx campaign accepted 200 prohibited contributions over the limit, totaling $82,713.32 from 110 individual donors,” in addition to 10 small, prohibited cash contributions. The hearing officer also noted
Victor Marx
that the Marx campaign did not dispute the violations. The base penalty for the initial claim was $100 per violation for 200 violations, for a total of $20,000, plus 10% of the value of the prohibited activity, which calculated out to $8,271.33. That total of $28,271.33 was assessed a 100% additional fine for “aggravating conduct.” In his findings, the hearing officer explained the aggravating conduct as, “The volume and duration of the violations, their continuation after notice, the
knowing deposit of facially excessive checks, the disregard of TRACER’s (the state system where contributions are reported) warnings, the months-long retention of prohibited funds, the failure to document a single reattribution as the rule requires, and the mass of mistaken and amended reports are each aggravating factors. Together they far outweigh Respondents’ disclosure and late-occurring work.” Positive steps for which the campaign was given credit in the hearing officer’s findings are full disclosure of all monies received: “Every prohibited contribution was disclosed in the campaign’s own reports; there is no allegation of hidden money,” and efforts by the campaign to comply with the rules once it understood them, albeit very late in the process. Cowles says, in his findings, “The person charged with compliance did not know what he was doing, and no one above him made sure that he did… This was a first-time campaign that got
Phil Weiser
“out over [its] skis,” with the registered agent “learn[ing] on the job.” The hearing officer’s findings as subject to review by the Deputy Secretary of State for issuance of a final agency decision. The campaign was given until November 2, 2026 to certify that any excess contributions still on hand were returned to contributors or, if that wasn’t possible, donated to a recognized charity. The Marx campaign said it plans to appeal the hefty fine. Marx said, “A $57,647 fine against a first-time cam-
even higher. We’ll make our case, and we expect to win.” He is referencing the fact that the attorneys for the government asked for a 75% penalty and the hearing officer imposed a 100% penalty. Marx also called out the timing of the ruling, issued as ballots are arriving in voters’ mailboxes. The hearing that led up to the 27-page finding was held Sept. 10, 11 and 14. He also noted that the campaign of his opponent, Phil Weiser, has been found to have accepted donations over the legal limit. The Secretary of State’s election division has notified the Weiser campaign of its determination and given it until October 6 to correct its mistakes. Marx’s campaign was offered that opportunity, as well, prior to the September hearing. A careful reading of the hearing officer’s findings in Marx’s case makes it clear that there was no dishonest conduct found.
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hirsty Lion gastropub is currently under construction at 8335 Park Meadows Center Drive in the freestanding building that was formerly occupied by Earl’s Kitchen + Bar. Thirsty Lion hails from Arizona and has a location near Union Station in downtown Denver. This will be its second in Colorado. _______________________
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enver Water has issued 2,000 warnings and levied fines totaling approximately $30,000 through the end of September, in its attempt to reduce water use by 20%. Unfortunately, only a 9% reduction in use was achieved. A full watering ban went into effect on
October 1 and Denver Water intends to enforce it with aggressive patrols (as anyone who has already received a warning can attest) and fines. According to Greg Fisher, Denver Water’s manager of demand planning, “We didn’t have anything in our history like 2026. In some ways, we’re always operating in uncharted territory.” _______________________
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he City of Centennial is accepting applications for Centennial Youth Commission. Students aged 13-18 who live, attend school, or are involved with the Centennial community are encouraged to apply online by November 1. The application can be found on the city’s
website at https://www.centennialco.gov/Government/ Boards-and-Commissions. Youth Commissioners will attend regular meetings and participate in discussions, leadership activities and community projects involving Centennial’s future, while they learn how local government works. Students and families can get more info at centennialco. gov/youth. _______________________
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ince 1983, the Colorado Lottery has generated more than $4.6 billion for Colorado, supporting conservation and recreation projects in communities across the state. In fiscal year 2026 alone, the Lottery distributed more than
$181.4 million to its proceeds partners, including Great Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Conservation Trust Fund, and the Outdoor Equity Fund. These investments help protect wildlife habitat, preserve open spaces, improve parks and trails, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for Coloradans,” according to a statement from Colorado Lottery on October 1. _______________________
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olorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding drivers that October through December is the peak season for wildlife crashes because animals are migrating to lower elevations as winter arrives. Many species are also vul-
nerable to being struck at this time of year because it is their peak mating season, resulting in them being more mobile, easily distracted, and more likely to cross roadways. The number of wildlife crashes has increased every year since 2021, hitting 3,904 in 2025. According to Col. Matthew C. Packard, CSP chief, “While white-tailed deer and elk are the most frequently struck wildlife, we have other species such as pronghorn, bear and marmots that ensure every region of our state is susceptible to wildlife encounters. It is up to all of us to remove distractions and watch out for these beautiful animals.” _______________________
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Voters in Greenwood Village, Centennial and Foxfield have 2 candidate options
Candidates for HD37 State Rep answer questions in League of Women Voters forum BY FREDA MIKLIN SENIOR REPORTER
On October 5, the League of Women Voters held a candidate forum at The Space by Arapahoe Libraries in Englewood. Among the candidates who answered questions from LWV members and local voters in attendance were candidates for State House District 37, incumbent Democrat Chad Clifford and Republican challenger Jill Thompson. In his opening statement, Clifford, who is completing his first full term in the position, said, “My job is to listen to the voters of this district. I represent the views of my constituents.” Thompson, who shared she has lived in HD37 since 1988, said she is an industrial contractor who specializes in bulk fuel storage, and “would better represent the citizens of Colorado and my constituents of
HD37 for three basic things that I would do different than the current state legislation is doing now. First, energy; I believe in energy…(Second,) suicidal empathy. I understand this is a painful one. We have to accept (that) illegal immigration is not the right policy for Colorado or the United States. And third, taxation. It’s your money. My policy will keep your money in your pocket, not in the state legislature’s.” Asked why they should be the voter’s choice to represent HD37, Thompson said, “I have been trained the last 28 years to get it done. I have had to complete tasks that are so outside my normal ability, and I have been able to do it. I genuinely believe that we can get real big legislation passed…I have a goal and I think I will do it. We will get it done. In my business, it either works or it doesn’t.
We have so many things not working. I’m going to get them working.” Clifford responded that he is a competent legislator who has delivered results for his district, adding “I work for very hard for our district and 98% of all the legislation I’ve run has been bipartisan. I’ve passed more legislation through the general assembly than any other member sitting currently, and multiple pieces of legislation that had 100% of the vote in both chambers.” Asked to identify the top three policies the state needs to address, Clifford named affordability, pointing to “skyrocketing prices on everything”… due to policy decisions, noting the cost of diesel as an example. He listed housing affordability, pointing out how it looks different even between the three cities he represents—Greenwood
Chad Clifford Village, Centennial and Foxfield—due to policy differences. Clifford listed public safety as the third topic, an issue he said he “is known for being constantly at work on in the general assembly.” Thompson said, “I’m going to stick with energy, suicidal empathy, and over taxation. With energy, yes, we are paying more at the pump, but that’s because of a geopolitical issue, not a policy issue. We were paying
Jill Thompson Photo by Freda Miklin
this much during Obama and Biden because of policy issues, and if you go back, we’re going to be stuck with these high prices. High crude is over $100 a barrel because of Obama and Biden. As soon as Biden was elected, the materials that we used to build stuff are made from the byproduct of crude oil.” She ran out of time before she could say more about the other two areas she named. More next week…
DeGette by five points with 73% of ballots counted.
Weiser will likely face
successfully faced down a stronger-than-expected
ocratic nomination to run against incumbent first-term
in the Democratic primary by nearly two to one.
Colorado Supreme Court unanimously blocks three Democraticbacked redistricting measures on technical grounds
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On June 29, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that three pending ballot initiatives, #240, #241, and #242, designed to allow voters to change the boundaries of our state’s eight congressional districts to give Democrats a 3RD QUARTER distinct advantage in the November 2028 and November RECAP 2030 general elections, were unconstitutional. Backers of the initiative’s goal was to ask the state’s voters to bypass the Colorado
Independent Redistricting Commission for the next two elections, in response to prior actions taken by other states, starting with the Texas state legislature, controlled by Republicans, successfully redrawing their state’s maps ahead of the upcoming general election into highly gerrymandered districts to elect Republican Members of Congress in numbers that exceed the levels of Republican voters in the state. California went
through a successful process with similar intentions, to elect more Democrats to Congress in November, but they did it through a vote of the people, not the state legislature. In our state, voters approved the use of an Independent Redistricting Commission via a constitutional amendment in 2018 and it has been in use since, beginning with the 2022 general election. Colorado has similar numbers of registered Republicans and
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Democrats, at around 25% a single subject only, which each, with half the electorate the court noted was a technical being unaffiliated with either decision. party. Our congressional Coloradans for a Level representation is evenly split Playing Field, a Democratbetween the two major parties, ic-aligned group supporting the initiatives, expressed disconsistent with voter registration. appointment with the Supreme The Colorado Supreme Court’s decisions. Michael Court did not address the mer- Fields, president of Advance its of what proponents of the Colorado, a right leaning ballot issues were trying to do. • THE advocacy has spon7 | PAGE GER that VILLAgroup July 30, 2026 It found, unanimously, that the sored numerous ballot initiathree ballot initiatives violated tives, applauded the court’s the rule that each must be on decision.
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The r U.S.toSecre forme ers, including Ben Sasse, Mike Pence, Daniel Han- – Kaleigh NcEnany; Host of the Sage Steele Show Chi to pro ef Oliv n statement e feet vide CCSD squar er n six ily and said freedom millio poli to strengthen America’s future. doe no. seven ce sn’t ofthat any state revenue collectnormal budget process that inLC said it would reduce opposing both Initiacom Rice, a mun are oleezz nan, and more. Cond provided by the City of iState office and former host of ESPN’s Sports Center – Sage private and public schools Cou ncil Colorado Christian University is a nonpartisan 501 , office hotels Me ng, mbeelected serglocal with of housi r Ann TABOR ean our residents. It’s whe t, one cludes a new, Of special note are leading female voices spanedisby thers— state any the 100-member refunds by $136.1 tive cate 175 and HB26-1430. toorbuild Littleto ingone Steele; Wall Street Journal columnist and Potomac plann n. Continued on page 7 n it com Nel (c) (3) rants, organization es son corp restau that does not endorse or oppose to ask and the oral and fou safety ning advocacy, legacy and new media to tout the m for r offi stadiu cers space, retail ed, “Whyntis it Watch co-host Kimberly Strassel; Former NCAA ely-fu, nded The council voted 6-2 to a matter of respect, a matter of our children? privat and candidate or party for public office. that othe ainme spread equ anrentert If the point pro-America message. Western Conservative Sumschools of transparency. We also ally os , whether Burnacro in ss swimmer and Bronc leading the including voice in app the fight the Denver to rov preserve e the regular annual of having a police officer 15 they along overdem (six CCSD Aspwith spend money maintaining en Aca in pub betwe d lic y, schenools district, be locate IGA between the City of ham Yard a school setting is becaus open Littof and leto parks in GV n Hig Village Greens Park for h open ), toSanta the School— e provide Fe, and if way, secu Broad rity acres Gre enw ood Village and the the there are credible threats the for ed a plann sch is s, ool space and cam SRO I-25. e to you and benefit of CCSD under , near . The River agre South Platte ement Cherry Creek School Dis to our students because ABOVE: Stan and Sarah Sena with Mark and Catherine Sena during cocktail football d the askaroun ed for area hour thosnew longstanding agreements thatannou month e sim last half they nced ilar pay for Itiswas trict. Wiesner and Nelson of stadiu FAR LEFT: Debbie Jessup and husband Spirit of Colorado award winner of school shootings, then opment devel The reim m. Tim bur sem pay to that d that ent agree pro rati are up soon and will be have . Nothing has os— Schultz with VOA VP and Chief Advancement Officer Faustine Curry that theygram is both vote the d with that same threat applies no, without exated integr thatbesom ethi Colorado will the prev cha revisited.” ng you woue ld n tothe nge LEFT: President and CEO National Western Stock Show Wes Allison and millio d from $45.8 wife plaining their votes dur ious The not-be-missed summer party benefiting 10th Avenu to students in private and n atBef statio Jennifer conside ion RTD ing Photos courtesy of Kyle Jones and Michelle Gruber Honorees each r?” received an of Trans gave an yea He continued, “But that orewill rs,”tment the inDepar adding chief the meeting. that portat Liberty” Stephanie Doss who the Nathan hehope Yip “Lady Foundation had drew a and crowd , of of reli Street “Spirit elegant gious schools, as well Osage bouquet Weekend &cou from Bouquets is more tation about the Statue ld than and a resp celebrati presen site re on, ond history it’s isn’ a 58-ac ted powerfu use , Ma t l the illustra reminder for dthe form yor primary reason I of what happens when sushitain lovers er Chief Varney’s clude bicycle and pedestrian Voice,and fans of Jimmy’s famous rum Moun The Villager reached out Sally as those in public schools Lantz pointed out to Nel Liberty and Heidi Ganahl - Rocky cake. a commun Colorado House District itysur-comes together to support its neighbors. Every dollar raised helps Voluntee ave and Lisa Fertman with uction there constr voted against this IGA. Lynnent spre to begin Kitt and Melly . fast Club presid adshee Scott Shamblin running for Kinnard were Event Chairs Jewell Hargr t and then I South Metro Republican Break as a widened son to Wiesner, who explained recal- paths, rs of Republican Women as well Is there an emergency plan that “As the of 61 and Colorado Federation ing prised with Stanley Open being pen of honored America year. for vote Aca their Colorado nextted 2026 generous 24, cula d dem ER continue no SEPTEMB sen y • providing bec 44 is the numbers for the ause I wantcritical services to individuals and families facing VOLUME 44 • NUMBER his vote this way: “CCSD e. (CFRW) President Judith Jergen Avenu 8th for the religious and priv support of the Foundation. a priv a retractwith m, ate stadiu inst newing ed itut to some ion” com ate fost of life’s and er greatest a discussiing year. , challenges. We are honored to bring people together for a weekend is not doing a very good including Wynkoop onBridge schools within ruction is planned to Const whe someone say n Nel our borders able son with about what we Cross velopment of Ball Arena d athat Couroof grand Rede ncil(Did $2 Each are doing Membe that inspires generosity, connection, and hope.” job of next year,note r Wibegin communicating with that includes GV Bowl a Super she live weercould d intime PD? ia a to non Aurar Has pro of -Ch tect it esn north erry just 2031 all , the askedhost the for whe in anybody. They are wer to the ents levard thernding openi GV ed will revertstud — Michelle Gruber, Event Chair been practicedthe situat a surrou Cre Since 1982 ekng there? Schools way our on which Empo putting lyin schools with acres and span thelength pro vide)dand “sunt our er, GV in bsid city, Parkw NFLorseason. area, the izedt is tar- may diffi and County ofinDenv offiay distric cers rece curren ainme is atio entert nst- City ntly Highsitu said Milecult The prac at , road. “Ye rega Field tice lane s, rdle d 80 that eightthe ss the secu of ’s of of rship rity forthe whe the owne ther they The because of it. GV has to -Chseaso plans to demolish erry n. which for school 2031 for non Littleto emewould n Public Schools.” rgencies at are pub make over Speer Cregeted privway ek schools that reside ate,for or are- bridge spend money that it norstadium tolic, Weestwalkw Middle SROs at public schools Sch on either ays ool? We ligi ous featur . Wh y od 44 Years of Award-Winning Journalism are borho we mally wouldn’t because makmixed-use neigh sho uld A T T E R S be ask ingarch. these ing dist ng, side of a single steel L O C A L N E W S M inction housieen ablebetw afford featuraing que stio 16 ns.” be would The walkways parks, and community spacfeet wide for pedestrians, bies. rists. Each cyclis beintsg and willscoote ing to spli Denver has emphasized it t wha and tboth stairs side evewill r coshave t is asso will invite community input ciated with . ramps liant -comp ADA the the action agreed upon, for the planning of both or is part of a larger mixed On Tuesday, August 11, It Col wer Field at Mile the Empo orad areas, o Che Dep rry artm Anne Rowland, who sang Hill set ent s Village on the at approximately 11:30 project there that is use Entertainment and production: Quinn Washington and ing near a tree on the nor Burnham Yard. of Tra and e High nsp orta nor tion th nee th side the in ds patriotic songs; dapper Emce and of the two city, near to uction Greenwood constr begin a.m., a driver attempted to a Strun cou Ball Susan ncil , side close n s, Smith as of while ette Gordo come up with an Belleview. He was Anton to “sound man” Village on the south side answer as Carol Waller, Auction Chair wellMean g year. If all goes as Kroen comin turn left from southbound den , s and of both ABOVE: Chairs ketsSport pronounced deceased at that both Arena, resi citiecould was the location of two s willbe a ept. the GV acc Michelle and and planned, there CHent, Franklin Street in Cherry V, who fathe withhad scen tainm e. Enter CD OT Russell Gruber, on is curr tal e entl car manc y wor acc perfor a iden king mul hotel, ts that ended tiplng new e diff Hills Village to go east City er ions eren stage at the Denim Denv t opin of the After the accident that blessi toward, and on goareside the lives of Andie Goldbe l. ntial and Diamonds onCoun venue thattwo whacil, t sho Belleview Avenue. to build uld plans rg cost Andie her life be don has e to dress code dinner, Whngs, at s is also in storie and 13 202 to clea her up 4, r hus is buildi mak ban d, e on the inte Gerry with her parents – would As the turning driver got thatrsec tionstart a bridge friends and neighbors, safer, that a traffic signal Honorary Chairs Goldberg. at the tall. was westong ready to pull out, a driv of Speer endoing in MaBoualongd with Jay and Kristina Bridge. thestill ing rch Cross intersection of Belleview op ry Ger er in Wynko planne Gol the of dbe g And rg landin ie own was 202 downt Davidson kill 6 lower whe ed the one ofRende crossn Gerry Goldberg Avenue view of night the wes of and ringtbou and former Greenwood lane s and Franklin Street ing Bellevi Vil- lost his life at the 26ew on foot at of Belleview gestured• for ber 3, 20 same inlage City Council Membe emFra LEFT: Abby would have prevented the LAGER Sept nkli r VIL n Stre Drs. Larry and Cynthia Chan flank Zach Thomson E ters et TH ecti in and Mike Law, | on. Ma 6 the y Further actions PAGE turning vehicle to proJerr y Pre acc sley iden , beg t that occurred on an pressMichelle Gruber, 2024 when she was hit by take n by Che ceed. As it did that, a coll rry Hills Vila ing the City of Greenw Meghan Henning, August 11, unless someon icar pulling into the intersec ood Russell Gruber, lage since then have left e Charlie McNeil visited with VOA’s sion occurred between the - Village to act to get the ran a red light. Brett Henning Michael James tion whose driver did not a traffic question abo Gayle Ray, Deborah turning driver and a veh Dies and Mieko Nakamura ut what should signal installed at that inLate Augu icle see her walking acro again update: st 5The re st NC any.” PM, comp e togoing as ea safe traveling in the adjacent ss the improv we’re bybe don ters ed ecti ty attend was on. l was The schoo ano new y and enli ther r PM, stre sted 8:00 et. government, Dahlkempe ident at Susy thatmber Courage atacc ted repor levi Me also westbound laneemoc ew was cil It ratic nominee Catlin, CFRW Secretary – un anat Bel Fra suppor Co nkli August 27, 2026 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9 yand Kirkm n py Belleview &ma . raden t from Barba e Cit Sen. resi lag ABOVE: CFRW 2nd VP – Kerri or - Wendy Warner, Denver Utah Frail.c ofeyer, stom alist oodatVil nkli 8 again was a journ n on Roynwrter was a stan killed r was unhap Direct ee lagerst@g Grtssuppo & Burge in at Colorado VilAugu nor, Phil Gerry Tap dof er f. lle No serious inju in.Aug gover rm forries ikl Johnson, CFRW District I 10, 2026 Fo both FM ber strong er Gre and tem ge enw nn ll early Sep wer • ood wi Troxe ust 2026 y R e 27, d co August Vill • 17 Ashle d AGE ar Ma VILLAGER at age THE . | Chair 8 anclea PAGE Radio n aw____ r of the als at 2:00 5:32 olthe 202es The.team PM. p.m ho tio Republican Party ed rchoPubli forme cia First Placele _____ PAGE 6 | THE VILL at driv that sustained, althoug is r, has selectlor Asso ing _____ Weise r isr owne ekalHigh ScWh that and Che _____ Pr 6cswhi Patriotic Dressed contest: Cre ngserthe ry medic buildi h 13 ad _____ ofterry one Ch of Cohis lving twotheir Vill LEFT: Winners of the Best s ofHill age. -ti icles, games rented to a invowill in way aderuarece ng it’s gr Ashmore , Third Place – Linda pull are only Commis- car when heMo play vehhome ty me ed the drivers fivemedCoun into son of two Jeffer the final ap-therebuildi er Aft invo former CCRW President Evie th s l. Itg was an lved Photos by Scottie Iverson schoo in ivin one ura the 92 of third sign Nakam 19 whi o’s atur the the Mieko ce ch – olorad in inte es had LIN rant rsection from the to beum until MIK r LesleGV r answer ent sin eting comp Stevens, Second Place BY FREtDA y Dahlk will residempe acciden emerestau at Centennial Stadi sione rge that UNC President com forhun tionsnce r- petipeara from l, Univeon ER ned of miGreenwood Vill ORTplai ical schoo sou dred ma ng, in violation towed. SENIOR.REP agem at sametobuildi nor pain n and ernof residen definiti Robyn Carnes and Betsy Wiers to run with him for the posi-th side of Frankli permanent stadiu tein, alsosa keywill lead their ver’sacti Feins Andy on police ts in North GV of resp sity , CH lease. atte ond V, mpt ed. Burge rnor. & ed to turn left. His Gove ofe Tap therd at of Lieut the intersection tion ers locate Many read g the new to mak gettin Yards,Nei force Santa will enant r juriinsdic re-Dahlkempe College of and othe Powerhouse lineup of women AND U.S. Secretary of tions, UNC on wasFe car rwas hit Color transportedRubb ng has since beendriver safer, The by ado er a wes whebuildi call that the Comm tbou ther that ado ndcine also He leavesthey l.requ Color on schoo ans r Gates to er inteission held werential the hos forme in took rsection event thepita -Day the Medi c Three pathi est Osteo Resid y veh to l. Equit icle of GV to ent PD sold on presid State Marco Rubio tops non-partisan straw poll of is a traffic signal or som Belleview, reissuSouth us ed previo of Belleviis 1. ______________ ewa Ave enue School Board Hills st welcomed andCherry Augu one Company siteanear Vill age. _____ sulting inGreel campus _____ Chicago. (CCU) from rsity him ey, thing else Unive citation Publicand ian being ejec ____ of the drivers Jeffco Christ _____ Franklin Stre . Eith _____ ted er prospective presidential candidates for 2028 _____ the ural adja_____ two et, whi The inaug I-25, its and ng debate and discus- has ch is inalso from for care Broad lessway servedhis began driving. No othvehicletraini on hand to tout pro-America mesof Education and and & Burger cities must agree on what and industry Tap s, land advocate media, g and hopin sion leaders Leading female voices spanning advocacy, legacy and new media were the Western Conservative Sumnts Light National betw stude al way 80 een the members Broad the was ’s professioner info cent rmato Com- berclass of and Fire Mem tion adoncil Color availon theCity at 4910 S. should be donenver ABOVE: Janet Kritzer with Dr. Richard Cohn and his wife closed sage. Colorado Christian University, sponsor of the Centennial Institute endorse or oppose any candidate or in e, onstage, Cou incl July were on udin rs leaders local docto are age and g e r is state y It Vill to2.becom policy makers, e, the y ase women’s socce able atRail presstatio Susan Cooper s timn,e.is built. Over tim on. Elected as count mit, is a nonpartisan IRC Section 501 (c) (3) organization that does not Newport Street in Ph 27. l.co award winner Former Greenwood missi mai Summit says anything that r@geional white lagetradit ssen-FMi ily m .Vil PaJeffco The 10 da ng team, Summit FC, in klin party for public office. To the extent any speaker at the Western Conservative and not CCU. Racoll nt breakout sessions and at an array of book signings. ereinege expected to open during the ission e Froand 13-time Colorado Press Association ool Thcomm ded to provid Sch h Hig intencoat Belleview Station, although ek Cre fuit! the t rry for Che abou RIGHT: ony loer Stephanie at could be construed to violate this rule, it is the personal opinion of that speaker of all s d cerem Co nv and tes Kevin game Rea Tung, as De Honoree dua Pay home n Lynn Luce Kitt, gra een owworked with Weisen’s will play five tw kn Scan to Subscribe and Wom of be nal in, she opera s her Natio their 2018, Tra Mot trip 2028 -2018 r 2 retain BY FREDA MIKLIN nd ge 720-270 will 199 ISING e they rou Honoree Melly Kinnard and Nathan Yip Foundation CoGV resident sinc Coof, the ily at PRINT & ONLINE SUBSCRIPTIONS/ADVERT turert physi ht daheld or Co Centennial Stadium at 7305 Soccer League season. For s, eigwas part ector,ute llincians er’s LoHi and Don’t miss a week of Fo Co SENIOR REPORTER radoerCotonndistrib and UNC Founder Jimmy Yip Innvadditi s July 24.De er on tions in Denv They rein phase n opioid S. Potomac Street in Cennnedmillio it s $900 sonbetween en pla state’ . rsumm trip inster denve s to nd has be Westm go new in s, rou ted ticket Lt. trus and your Polis st r Jared again ne 2 nGov. st to co soo Augu rt on l the ure of sta tennia fut chair d as can an settle vicement so ser portedly said about the DTC and Pueblo, fc.com. Princes start at $34. Prima Dianeom g-term Trini-the n Legacy FC at 7:00 a lon source! ies Opi- Gov. olor ing, vera, Rock ing to the ncmb vaay Gatew adCha to Wy er s 24 ile of onCre location, “It’s just not where Bosto whado necti of the ration ry re ngher celeb co ek July ee Sch thr ool o. enteri e of Com t xic Befor just mer cil. firs Me end e Coun ce w oid ed Ne included former antdspe vision. Th will hostderway d, da Dis tric -Bike rebates are nt District is Superintend oval of the tax PAGE 10 | THE VILLAGE “aph live eadya-un alrvers con do.gov/ebike-rebates. Tho pr Chris Smith, R • September 3, 202 aselys is Apent The 0FRofPR $504,76 6 se back after being sustaxisting tion with Col on ex created byhis wife Brenda Sm rely202 ture fu will o’s who are not selected can r c entity fo bli and orad 6 existipay ith, ed a pu er mon ed ne ey is in ng the is er Chi pended due to a lack fisc It form al o. ad stly gubernatori lor mo Co d an of te al try ds ef Human. Reagain in September and Stae 30, fun candidates,” theJun year ended Phase 2,of funding. Approximately Di-rces Offiphases 6,ard of sou a Bo Democrat tra rned by202 cer, and former Phick l s. Weiser and tax sup to reim - burgo seve12 2,00 , 0 e-bike of $1,000 will October. A total of approxid 7ista of 32 its17 g an 20 top r tin fo vo o new d Ass ne th th zer nt wi an Republican Vic Witor s Sup mat pl torer erintendent ely 7,000 rebates will be exedcuti r inco It is the tradition of Denthei to vesrec Ma1rxison e of be for PRy me ule theishar larg r requ . FR sched ers ired and ilyawarded to Coloradans ial, Ton memb offic aselic Poo pub oting issued. Beginning in Apr ofrt,aPh alluld Oct ver Area Panhellenic (DAP) erypo of who addmtwo dawho con ed le,wo thtributiono Leg nsn-v wiuse that to PER isadd acy il earn 80% or less of 29 teleft swhand A, bsithe taxe inat20 orous public debate, duringober 8 atbeThe in we elvin vic ose pay, y ser the CC , entl g SD gin ict curr alum 202 und str of invo they nae sorority sisters 7, t d er da clou all Coloradans will frau Nat to wha l Wes ed.ionatax be-state’s Di pub nt terndaCen sthe tripsd.souththeir county’s median infund lic pen s spe ldhahelp sion nd trip in rouorga In recent years, spon.com, ily ter which they are fully vettDen reve Cur . alon rent actiro of the incoming president ee itab istrictwou tion thr be eligible for a $450 e-bi rdrnue niza ngun frp Superinten- ebcom payers whose le Tax syst y. nem, uall char a ver. De ann of ork d lo, 9Ne g an dw with e. s ke ysis ws ot For un prothe Kyl anal Pu llin ball the thos gro fed-ed indent JenniferDe Cork to e who live the to host a tea in her honor. FoertCla s nam According to an area sors of Colorado laying the tweendigr rebate, regardless of inFormer Vice President of the United States Mike Pence gave Pernv ry er is also a eral d statye ess. had beenBut fundeand into efe ars we Den incoCo AGI is $750,000 would schve nning edu taxe n, ver, Arapahoe, JefStatio iKayleigh McEnany, host of Saturday plasK-1 ca-t of this ben Gamma Phi Beta presente ion the keynote address at the William L. Armstrong Award Dinner edu 2reci . Its mod Unto Little - n, asso pien r’sled lic Col:me pub s in come. The rebates are bein measures have become for by Common Sense Insterat posa op d st efit. oce.ed with year, th Col ciat n She pla per wi e in America on Fox News and former ired tha in Andrews, founder of Western Conservative posthumously, Dr. Edwin J. (Ed) Feulner founder of John fers mor honoring, y re requ 75 on, the OR ead mo g e $7,1 Dou the d reim an alr TAB pay s elaborate tea at the officglas eve ure nt rcebeen , or Adams , sec but ou t at care e got has ve d res men a visiting Senate as ctiv ha the CCU chil end Colorado join of by , also ts effe rth high will He president Am fun care former for White House Press Secretary and Foundation. ngly est th No ded both Summit Heritage The easi if doll heal , h, prim , incr bur tute Walcher tionrdingintofed nc reim arily from fees sement, acco ll inding inPhoto by Luke McNeal g Ra Counties, that includes Photo by Luke McNeal Attendees Kelly Sloan, Shari Williams, Mark flat es of its national headquarlinar l fun neena wi term. replaced rado ntai twthe Ster mai theera be toSea by Ed 22% increase over the ina faculty member once per month for the 2026-2027 0 bur ps es ,00 sem Sto love atur 00 s. ent 136 sign r, $5 con ram this Photographer CCU ion ugh sum McNeal, Luke prog by yea osit Photo eno ers on g r Den Prop of any nt,Gazette cati pay on deliveries d , ver and edu an mo gatherin gs 87 and n, ng ters sing rin in sig Lo Cen le-p with not . de d, Wh Sp tenn se erso did o ile nt, lan it ial. Tho n Cha 12 gh ve hou ad me Gam tax. mber’s Lo thou seholds flat lop ma leading lor tax, de CC ent ve e Co vice SD de clu curr com emp pres for from s iden loye than s osal onli t e, that of vote e curr prop mne and othe r swimmer shopping, like ent or with oo Phiformer NCAA r school distOpp Brthe Beta was Riley Gaines, to qualify thei ville,ng receive more yes , me not exceeding Am estab Attendees inco rict uisowi lished at Syrarings r argu er,.Lo .offents strategic init ingsone former,the Foll Bould rate plann to preserve fairness and rightUniv lor.ado Sp$69 the AGI of $1,500,000 would voice in the setiativ es azon. Co who cuse Stephen and ,175 foranr d$73 ter. bursements ersity in 1874by ched ptat ove insreim ,520. Those whose inTAB stm o reaexem for _________ Kathleen and new requ alsORfor the ballot. This year, PAGE 10 | THE VILLAGER • September 17, 2026 no votes, statewide, onmerly served as was sired theCo d We ha anrate _______________ safety for female athletes is flanked ers 54% ld, Co or fie mak e, Mary Aschcroft For law mor , the ing sam ,925 the as 5% $35 e first al re fisc 26 sen pay to initi PER al 20 ior use inc yea Beauprez busve the nam re i- mber 3, A contribreve deral urage Chandler and Monica Owens e “sorority Fe while r, come is no higher $86,900 utio ld enco they wou p of the nue they went 14 for 14: every November 3, “The futu In thetoNo4.75 d ste Littleto onns, 9 sec 199 ness reporter instead of women’s fraternity ” inng Public Schools ort can olorado Department e vide The itDen pro Ra above what they pay now. lowatered tion’s, nand ntare verFro% d prim . stillsget a rebate, but it tax nistra aril ding to mispen er-to-F Collin adyAd nv sary election, the ilro reim Colorado’s incomeBus eces De measure approved for cirof Ra Gamma Phi Beta sorority unn bur sed 0. its 200 ease ines in top of % incr s sev ) d the Edu ge Jou 4.63 en an sup PR rnal to enta cati is on erintendent only on , simple, . sse on reAsnng agai oferthis The perc and Pa ficati Rail (FR ntio’s by reebeto$500. To enter the Ide . The thwill or orad four campuses in Colorado low m rrid be decided executi fro Co will em Col ves ice culation received enough syst for that rv Thirteen DAP Past Pres thei wri d se in por : r s ting amo CU rove requ ted ter , app unt 6,44 the ired m, rs of taxpaye two 7 unfilled gra vote drawing 0,wi can ll ask vo iden 202 ntsPro r lop InDi mon rises from there. tes meey ict Boulder, CSU Ft. Collins, strdida ps.to be randomly and re- PERA con Deve cttrib Kristy and husband Wil Armstrong, CCU Board Sigma Alpha, Jill LaCroix ts attended. Front row: Katie Edmiston - Kap attra d tricted teaching positions statewi help Mesa tax pegr-this perk valid signatures to appear which initiative garners flat to for speterin ily rounsele are not scheduled but nt da ses pa Kappa Gamma, Ken ment –Sigma Sigma Sigma, the moreution tofo ur clo end s low of e Am e Wil’s father, the late William L. 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Ethan Hemming Named President and CEO of Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain Respected Colorado nonprofit and education leader to succeed longtime CEO Robin Wise Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) and Warren Village today announced that Ethan Hemming has been selected as the next President and CEO of JA-Rocky Mountain following a national search conducted by the JA-Rocky Mountain Board of Directors. Hemming will succeed Robin Wise, who announced her retirement earlier this year after decades of leadership and service to the organization. Hemming will officially join JARocky Mountain on December 1, 2026. Hemming currently serves as President and CEO of Warren Village, a position he has held since 2016. During his tenure, he led strategic growth initiatives, expanded community partnerships, and oversaw the development of a third campus serving families across the Denver metro area. Prior to Warren Village, he served as Executive Director of the Colorado Charter School Institute and held several leadership roles with Denver Public Schools, where his work focused on expanding educational opportunities and supEthan Hemming porting young people and families. Wise will continue in her role through the end of the year, working closely with Hemming to ensure a thoughtful and seamless transition. She will continue to support the organization during the transition period and beyond. Wise announced earlier this year that she would retire following a distinguished career spanning more than three decades with JA-Rocky Mountain. Under her leadership, the organization grew into one of the largest and most innovative Junior Achievement operations in the country, expanding its reach across Colorado and Wyoming while launching transformative learning experiences such as JA Finance Park and the JA Dream Accelerator, and helping hundreds of thousands of young people prepare for success in work and life. Through Wise, JA-Rocky Mountain has strengthened partnerships across the business, education, and nonprofit communities and remains a trusted regional leader in workforce readiness education. “Robin leaves JA-Rocky Mountain with a strong foundation and a bright future,” said Darrin Foster, JARocky Mountain Board Chair. “As the Board considered the organization’s next chapter, we were looking for a leader who could build on that momentum while bringing fresh ideas and energy for the future. Ethan impressed us with his commitment to mission-driven leadership, passion for creating pathways to opportunity, and belief in the power of strong community and business partnerships.” Foster added that Hemming’s experience leading impactful nonprofit and education-focused organizations aligns closely with JA-Rocky Mountain’s mission. Beyond his professional leadership roles, Hemming is actively engaged with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
through Leadership Denver, the Leadership Foundation Alumni Committee, and Leadership Exchange (LEX), reflecting his longstanding commitment to civic leadership and cross-sector collaboration. “Serving Warren Village and the families who place their trust in us has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career,” said Hemming. “I am deeply grateful to our staff, board, donors, partners, and the remarkable families whose resilience and determination inspire our work every day. While it is difficult to leave an organization that means so much to me, I am honored by the opportunity to join JARocky Mountain and build on the extraordinary foundation Robin and her team have created. I look forward to working alongside JA’s staff, volunteers, educators, donors, and partners to help even more young people discover pathways to opportunity and success.” “JA-Rocky Mountain’s mission has always been about creating opportunities for young people, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished,” said Wise. “Ethan is a thoughtful, collaborative leader whose values align closely with JA’s mission. I am excited to support a successful transition and confident he will lead the organization to even greater impact in the years ahead.”
About JA-Rocky Mountain
JA-Rocky Mountain is dedicated to driving economic mobility for young people by helping them build the skills, experiences, and connections needed for future success. Through career-connected learning and volunteer-powered experiences, students gain practical knowledge in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness while developing the confidence to thrive in work and life. Working alongside schools, businesses, and community partners, JARocky Mountain helps create opportunity-filled futures for students across Colorado and Wyoming. Learn more at www. JARockyMountain.org.
About Warren Village
Warren Village is more than a housing provider; it’s a catalyst for lasting change. Based in Denver, Warren Village empowers low-income, single-parent families to build a brighter future through a nationally recognized two-generation approach. By combining stable housing, early childhood education, and wraparound support services, Warren Village equips families with the tools and opportunities to achieve lasting self-succiency. Learn more at www.WarrenVillage.org.
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Experience Central City in a whole new light, or rather, in the dark! As twilight settles over Central City’s Victorian rooftops, the doors to some of its most storied spaces will open for an evening unlike any other. Join us for A Spirited Evening: Haunted History Tour, an intimate, after-dark journey through historic Central City. Gather at the Teller House for spooky cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before venturing into landmarks filled with more than a century of stories, secrets... and perhaps a few lingering guests.
Haunted History Tour Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:30 PM | $150 per person Teller House, Central City Whether you’ve been to Central City only a few times or you’ve been millions of times before, you’ll be one of the few to discover places the public never does. And when you’re wandering buildings that have stood here for generations, including the Central City Opera House, the legendary Face Bar, and portions of the Teller House and historic Masonic Lodge not normally open to the public, you’ll never quite know what—or who— might be waiting around the next corner.
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The Depot Art Gallery is showing Capturing Colorado See stunning images of wildlife, scenery, familiar landmarks, historic spots in our beautiful state. Watercolor, oil, photography, pottery and jewelry on display. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Depot is at 2069 West Powers, just north of the Buck Rec Center. Show ends October 31st.
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Voting for Prop 134 backs female athletes
My family includes eight women: two sisters, my wife, her two sisters, our daughter and her two daughters (our grandchildren). None are elite athletes, but our older granddaughter’s name appears on three state championship team trophies at her high school—two swimming and one golf. And one of my wife’s sisters is a competitive adult amateur golfer. I can’t imagine any of the eight being forced to play any sport along with male teammates just because the guys think of themselves, or want to be thought of, as female. As a general principle, I’m not against transgender individuals. Live and let live, I say. But allowing biological males to compete with biological females, or to take up places on female teams, just because they claim feminine gender identity is, in my opinion, outrageous. I can’t fathom why anyone would think that’s fair to girls or women. I also consider it totally unacceptable to subject females to sharing the privacy of showers and other locker room aspects with biological males. Sounds like legalized voyeurism to me. And opposition arguments that contend to not allow transgender participation contrary to sex-based eligibility denies those individuals an opportunity that schools at all levels should encourage, as well as that passage of Prop 134 will increase governmental expenses, are nothing more than specious attempts at obfuscation, to me. (One percent of the nation’s citizens are transgender, according to recent statistics.) Colorado voters have a chance now to preserve the sanctity of sports competition and team dressing quarters based on biological sex. Mail ballots went out last week, enabling Coloradans to vote anytime through Election Day, November 3. (More than 90% of votes in Colorado are cast by mail-in ballot.) A majority of “YES” votes on Proposition 134 will add Colorado to the list of 29 states that already are covered by the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling affirming their positions that female sports are for females-bybirth only. According to the 2026 State Ballot Information Booklet issued by the Legislative Council of the Colorado General Assembly, Prop 134 proposes “amending the Colorado statutes to: “require that all elementary through collegiate school-based athletic teams and sports be designated as male-only or female-only based on biological sex, unless the team or sport is designated as open to participation by individuals of any sex or
gender; “require schools and school districts to implement policies to ensure that students are assigned to gender-designated teams that align with their biological sex; and “prohibit investigations of, or penalties for, a school that designates a team or sport as female-only.” The Colorado Legislature-issued State Booklet further states: “a ‘yes’ vote . . . means that all school-based athletic teams and sports must be designated as being for biological males or biological females only, or as mixed, and requires schools and school districts to adopt policies on sex eligibility for sports.” Its Summary and Analysis section notes these salient points: “The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and places of public accommodation based on a person’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. “Public K-12 schools, colleges and universities may not exclude students from extracurricular activities that align with their gender identity, even if their gender identity is different from their biological sex.” The Summary and Analysis section, however, also acknowledges President Donald Trump’s Executive Order of February 5, 2025 titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” and the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2026 ruling that Title IX permits states to adopt laws that maintain separate male and female sports based on biological sex. The women most prominent in my life will not be directly affected by the decision Colorado voters make on Prop 134 (except to the extent my granddaughters someday have daughters, if they do). But this principle, in my opinion, is broader than personal impact. It’s why I plan to vote in favor of Prop 134, and why I urge others to do the same. Supporting the sanctity of females in sports also goes beyond simply voting in favor of Prop 134, though that’s essential. Voters should consider the position of other candidates on the matter, too, and vote accordingly. As the Legislature’s Ballot book points out, “It is unclear at this time how the measure will impact current state law.” The main candidates for governor, for example, are on opposite sides of this issue. Phil Weiser opposes 134, and Victor Marx supports it. ______________________ Denny Dressman writes a weekly sports column for The Villager. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@comcast.net.
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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado (303) 649-6355 Telephone CASE NUMBER: 2025JV418 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of Child: BABY BOY GILLEN A/K/A A’MARI GILLEN Petitioner: JEFFERSON COUNTY DIVISION OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ..................................... Case Number: 25JV418 Div. 22 Respondents: NASARRAH GILLEN, ZARONTAYE MAYES, ALEX DAVID MONEY and JOHN DOE .............................................. SUMMONS IN DEPENDENCY OR NEGLECT TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS, ALLEGED OR PRESUMED PARENTS: Alex Money and John Doe Address Unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a verified petition has been filed in the above-named case in which it is represented to the Court that: the child(ren) named above is/are alleged to be dependent and neglected as defined in the State Children’s Code, C.R.S. 19-3-102(1) A) That the parent, guardian or legal custodian has abandoned the child(ren) or subjected the child(ren) to mistreatment or abuse, or has suffered or allowed another to mistreat or abuse the child(ren) without taking lawful means to stop such mistreatment or abuse
and prevent it from recurring; B) That the child(ren) lacks proper parental care through the actions or omissions of the parent, guardian or legal custodian; C) That the child(ren)’s environment is injurious to his/her/their welfare; D) That the parent, guardian or legal custodian fails or refuses to provide proper or necessary subsistence, education, medical care or any other care necessary for the child(ren)’s health, guidance or well-being for the reasons set forth more fully in the Petition, a copy of which is attached to this SUMMONS and incorporated by reference herein. Also included are the following documents: Amended Case Management Order and Court report. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a failure to appear at the hearing set forth below or otherwise defined in this action may result in a DEFAULT JUDGMENT of adjudication and/ or termination of the parent-child relationship being taken against you, and/or a BENCH WARRANT being issued for your arrest. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the People of the State of Colorado may request the Court enter an order finding that you are the legal parent of the above named child(ren), entering an order requiring you to pay reasonable and necessary support pursuant to §19-4-116(6), on a monthly basis on a monthly basis commencing immediately for the support of the child(ren), entering a judgment for child support debt pursuant to §14-14104, C.R.S., medical support, and to grant such further relief as the Court deems proper. YOU ARE ADVISED, that you have the right to be represented by counsel at every stage of these proceedings. In accordance with C.R.S. §19-4-105.5, you also may have the right to request
genetic testing. A request for genetic test shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to the legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order establishing paternity, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Court has set the Petition for hearing on October 26, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. (MST) in Division 22, Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place. Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a bench warrant by the Court. You must be at the Courthouse one half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Dated this 29th day of September_ 2026. /s/ Sarah Oviatt ......................... Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner TO THE PARENT(S), GUARDIAN(S), LEGAL CUSTODIAN(S) AND OTHER NAMED RESPONDENT(S) OR SPECIAL RESPONDENT(S): Jurisdiction over you is conferred on the Jefferson County District Court when the Summons in Dependency and the Petition in Dependency or Neglect is served under §19-3-503(7), C.R.S. as amended. The Summons and the Petition must be served upon you no less than five days prior to the hearing to which you are summoned. At the initial hearing and at subsequent hearings, the court may issue orders affecting your rights and obligations of the child(ren). You should be present at all court hearings.
A court proceeding initiated by a Petition in Dependency or Neglect and a Summons in Dependency, commonly referred to as dependency or neglect, or D&N proceeding, is civil, not criminal. This action is governed by provisions of the Colorado Children’s Code in Parts I and III of Title 19 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and portions of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. NOTICE OF LEGAL RIGHTS 1. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer at every stage and at all hearings of this proceeding. You may waive your right to be represented by a lawyer, proceed pro se and represent yourself. 2. If you choose to be represented by a lawyer, you should immediately contact a lawyer to attend the hearing to which you are summoned by the Summons in Dependency. 3. If you are a parent, guardian or legal custodian of a child named in the Petition in Dependency or Neglect, you have the right to have an attorney appointed to represent you who would be paid by the State of Colorado, if you fall within state guidelines concerning your income and assets. You may contact the juvenile clerk by calling 720-772-2540 or by going to the clerk’s office at the Jefferson County District Court, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado to request and complete an application for a court-appointed attorney. 4. If you are a parent, guardian or legal custodian, you have the right to deny the allegations of the Petition in Dependency or Neglect and set a hearing, called an adjudicatory trial, before a district court magistrate, a district court judge, or a jury of up to six people. No written response to the Petition is required. If you wish to have a trial by a jury, you or your lawyer should make such a request orally or in writing prior to or at the hearing at which you enter a denial to the Petition. At an adjudicatory trial, the magistrate, judge or jury must decide if the preponderance of the evidence supports a determination that the named child(ren) is(are) dependent or neglected. (If this is an Indian Child Welfare Act case, the standard of proof at the adjudicatory trial would be clear and convincing evidence.) The burden to prove the allegations of the Petition in Dependency or Neglect rests on the state. 5. If you are a parent, guardian
SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF 2027 BUDGET HEARING CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY ARAPAHOE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado (“Authority”), for calendar year 2027. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 2001 16th Street, Suite 1700, Denver, CO 80202, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority will consider the adoption of its 2027 Budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget is conducted during a regular meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. that will be held at the offices of the Southeast Metropolitan Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA), 7437 S. Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Any interested elector of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority may inspect the proposed Budget for 2027 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budgets. Dated this 29th day of September, 2026. CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY By: Tom Downing, Secretary/Treasurer Published in The Villager Published: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31457 ________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District for the ensuing 2027 year. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, where the same is open for public inspection. A public hearing is scheduled at a regular meeting of the Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District to be held at 2325 S. Wabash St, Denver, CO on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Filing or registering any objections thereto may be done at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. By: Mark L. Lampert, President of the Board Published in The Villager Published: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31458 ________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board
of Directors of the Cherry Creek Village Water District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, for calendar year 2027. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file in the District office located at CRS of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Village Water District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2027 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted at a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors at the District office located at CRS of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 to be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. Any interested elector of the Cherry Creek Village Water District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2027 and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget. In addition, members of the public will be given an opportunity to present testimony to the Board regarding the District’s property tax mill levy at the time of the Budget Hearing. Dated this 30th day of September 2026. CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT By:....................................................................... /s/ Lou Schroeder ..........................................................................................President Published in The Villager Published: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31459 ________________________ NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Kings Point South Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”), City of Aurora, Douglas County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that one or more vacancies currently exist on the Board of Directors of the District. Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the District should file a Letter of Interest with the Board by 5:00 p.m., on Monday, October 19, 2026. Letters of Interest should be sent to Kings Point South Metropolitan District No. 1, c/o WBA, PC, 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122. KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO.1 By: /s/ WBA, PC Attorneys at Law Published in The Villager Published: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31460 ________________________
or legal custodian and a named respondent, you have the right to enter an admission to the Petition in Dependency or Neglect, admitting that the child(ren) is(are) dependent or neglected. Any admission must be voluntary.
amended, the Colorado General Assembly has encouraged judges, lawyers and guardians ad litem to take independent responsibility to ensure that reasonable efforts have been made in each case
6. If you are a named special respondent, you are named on the grounds that you reside with, have assumed a parenting role toward, maintain a significant relationship with, or have participated in the neglect or abuse of the child. Under §19-3502(6), C.R.S., as amended, a named special respondent shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing to contest his/her joinder and any orders that affect him/ her.
10. If the petition is sustained and the child(ren) is(are) adjudicated to be dependent or neglected, termination of the parent-child legal relationship(s) is a possible remedy. If the petition believes that such a remedy is in the child(ren)’s best interests, a separate motion requesting the termination would be filed and the court would set a separate hearing on the motion. At that hearing, the state would have the burden of proving the motion by clear and convincing evidence. (If this an Indian Child Welfare Act case, the standard of proof at the termination hearing would be beyond a reasonable doubt). A termination of the parent-child legal relationship(s) means that the child(ren) would be legally available for adoption.
7. At all hearings in this matter, you have the right to question (cross-examine) any witness who testifies on behalf of another party and the right to call witnesses to testify on your behalf. If you request the court to issue subpoenas, the court may order persons to attend a hearing to testify as your witnesses. 8. If, based on your admission, or a determination by the magistrate, judge or jury at an adjudicatory hearing, the court sustains the petition and issues an order adjudicating the child(ren) to be dependent or neglected, the court may issue dispositional orders which are often referred to as a treatment plan. The dispositional alternatives available to the court in adopting an appropriate treatment plan are found in §19-3-508, C.R.S., as amended, and include the authority to place or maintain the child(ren) in out-of-home placement and the authority to require you and/ or the child(ren) to participate in treatment. 9. Under federal and state law, if the named child(ren) is(are) in out-of-home placement or at risk for being placed out of the home, reasonable efforts must be made to reunify the child(ren) with the child(ren)’s family whenever appropriate and/or to prevent the need for out-of-home placement. Under §19-3-100.5, C.R.S., as
11. A party to the proceeding has the right to seek to reschedule a hearing. A continuance may be granted by the court, if the court finds good cause exists and that all other legal requirements for a continuance of a hearing under the Colorado Children’s Code are met. 12. A party may request a hearing before a district court judge instead of a district court magistrate, if the request is made at the time the hearing is being set. If a hearing is held before a magistrate, a party has the right to seek review of any magistrate’s order entered in this proceeding by a district court judge within 7 days after receiving notice of the magistrate’s ruling. §19-1108(5.5), C.R.S., as amended. A party has the right to appeal any final order issued in this action to the Colorado Court of Appeals, however, a petition for review of a magistrate’s order is required before filing an appeal. Published in The Villager Published: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31456 ________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas John Shopmier, Deceased Case Number: 2026 PR 030929 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to X District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before January 29, 2027, or the claims may be forever barred. Anna L. Burr, Esq. 2851 South Parker Road, Suite 230 Aurora, Colorado 80014 Published in The Villager First Publication: September 24, 2026 Last Publication: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31450 ________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Deborah Jean Crow. aka Deborah Crow, Deceased Case Number 2026PR30917 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado, on or before 01/16/2027, or the claims may be forever barred. Bryan Motsenbocker 9201 Vincenzo Dr Pasco, WA 99301 Published in The Villager First Publication: September 24, 2026 Last Publication: October 8, 2026 Legal # 31449 ________________________
Misc. Case No. 2026CV31511 District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80012 (303) 649-6355 Plaintiff: United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC Defendants: Linda Gloria Duran; George Duran; Canvas Credit Union; Miller Family Law; and Michael R. Westerberg in his Official Capacity as the Public Trustee of Arapahoe County, Colorado. Attorney for Plaintiff: Lindsay King #49826 Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Blvd., #700 Denver, CO 80204 Phone: 303-350-3711 E-mail: LindsayK@bdfgroup.com Email: marcellor@bdfgroup.com SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication.
A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the amended complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be entered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is a C.R.C.P. 105 action for judicial foreclosure in real property regarding the following real property: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, SPRING CREEK MEADOWS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 5, COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO. known and numbered as 4003 S. Jebel Way, Aurora, CO 80013. Dated: September 21, 2026 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP /s/Marcello G. Rojas Marcello G. Rojas #46396 Attorney for Plaintiff 00000010519288 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 1, 2026 Last Publication: October 29, 2026 Legal # 5028_ Column_2026CV31511 ________________________
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2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD is a powerful family hauler
Honda is one of the world’s great automobile manufacturers, with a global reputation that extends well beyond automobiles. The company builds motorcycles, power equipment and automobiles that have earned a reputation for quality and durability. Now Honda has put another impressive product in my driveway: the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite all-wheel-drive SUV. The test vehicle arrived in Crystal Black with a black interior and a sticker price of $53,495. It was loaded with equipment, with very little left to add. Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 285 horsepower, connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Pilot offers ECON, Sport, Snow and Tow driving modes. I spent plenty of time in ECON mode because gasoline isn’t cheap. At about $4.50 a gallon, I wanted to see what kind of mileage I could get. But I’ll tell you something: Sport mode was my favorite. The Pilot came alive. The V-6 has a beautiful sound when you put your foot into it. It doesn’t sound strained. It simply purrs, and in Sport mode the Pilot becomes a surprisingly enjoyable vehicle to drive. Honda rates the AWD Pilot at 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. But my real-world experience was considerably better. With careful driving, including mountain roads, I saw mileage readings above 30 mpg on portions of my trip. That is impressive for a
vehicle of this size and power. I drove the Pilot more than 300 miles, including mountain driving and some pretty heavy rain. It handled the conditions very well. The automatic lights came on during the storm, and the Pilot gave me a feeling of security and stability throughout the drive. Safety is another strong point. The Pilot carries a five-star over-
screen. But one of the features that impressed me most wasn’t something you can see from outside. It was the technology. The Pilot has Google built in. I was able to talk to the Google Assistant and tell it what radio station or programming I wanted, and the system responded without my having to hunt through the controls.
not what I expected from a vehicle this large. I took two fairly large men to lunch, and with four of us
all safety rating, an important consideration in a vehicle designed to carry families. Inside, the Elite is comfortable and well-equipped. There are leather-trimmed seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, hands-free power tailgate, 20-inch alloy wheels and LED fog lights. The Bose premium sound system has 12 speakers, and the Pilot has a 12.3-inch color touch-
That was a first for me in a car review. Once I learned how to use it, I really enjoyed it. It is another example of how quickly automotive technology is changing. The Pilot also has a head-up display, which puts useful information where the driver can see it without constantly looking down at the instrument panel. I did discover one shortcoming. The second-row legroom was
aboard, the rear passengers needed more legroom. Those of us in the front had to move our seats uncomfortably forward to give the passengers in the second row enough room. The second-row captain’s chairs are comfortable, but I think Honda could find a way to provide more legroom for larger passengers. I also found the front seats unusual. They had a feeling unlike any automobile seat I’ve
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experienced. It almost felt as though I were sitting on marbles. There was a subtle movement and life to the seat that made it distinctive. Whether you love it or simply find it unusual, it certainly got my attention. The Pilot is also an example of American manufacturing. The vehicle is assembled at Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabama, which also produces Honda’s V-6 engines. After driving the Pilot for more than 300 miles, through mountains and heavy rain, I became increasingly fond of it. The longer I drove it, the better I liked it. It is powerful, solid, comfortable and loaded with technology. The V-6 provides plenty of power, Sport mode makes the Pilot surprisingly entertaining, and the all-wheel-drive system provides confidence when the weather turns bad. My one significant complaint is the limited second-row legroom. Otherwise, the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite proved to be a very fine automobile — a vehicle that gets better the longer you drive it. And that V-6? It still sounds pretty darn good.