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ABOVE: Lisa Corley received the prestigious T1D Changemaker Award

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Ready To Reset

I recently returned from a magical cruise in the South Pacific. I am rested, relaxed, recharged, and ready to go. Now that I am back, I am slammed. I have work from when I was gone, plus my regular duties. I had all these tasks to complete before leaving, and now I am paying the price. Is a vacation worth it? Thinking about this and the drumbeat of work-life balance, I am perplexed.

What is work-life balance?

Is it flex time, working from home, yoga time, or professional development time?

Should work be called work, and life be called life? Describing work vs life makes it sound as if work is something we must do, and life is something we want to do. The assumption is that work is something we must prioritize to be successful, and the personal part of our lives can be placed on the back burner.

This was common among families in my generation. Dad was making a living, and Mom was making a life. Dad would come home bone-tired, and Mom would sigh, grateful that Dad was the provider while she was burning the candle at both ends. Thankfully, this is no longer the case. Moms and dads are both working, and they need to figure out how to make a living and a life together.

To do this well, we must reframe the conversation. Instead of using the phrase “work-life balance,” let’s change the language to “work-life integration.” How can we create a space where our life is integrated into our work?

Let’s rethink this different-

ly. At work, we have responsibilities. At home, we also have tasks we are responsible for, such as making the bed, paying the bills, doing the laundry, and vacuuming. These responsibilities feel like work. What we must attach to each of these tasks (whether at work or at home) is a sense of meaning and purpose. This puts the joy back in both places.

Once our duties are complete, we can have time to play, full of whimsy and delight, which increases our joy. This creates a system for human flourishing. Not only do we have a

job to do, but we also live and work for noble, worthy, and meaningful purposes that help us grow, thrive, and serve each other.

One must ask the right questions to find this integration. What am I working for? What is my passion and purpose? Am I in my giftedness? Am I making a difference? What lights me up at work and at home?

Think about what you want from your life. Do you have joy and energy? Are you flourishing and thriving in your work, family, and community? If not, you might need to step back from the mundane and make the changes needed to find the integration and joy you seek. Now, as we get ready for Spring to turn into Summer, it is a perfect time for a reset! joneen@ narme.org

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Where the Gold Was Found— and Where Colorado Was Built

As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and approach the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, it is worth returning to one of the defining moments in our state’s history—the discovery of gold by John Gregory in 1859.

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That discovery occurred in Gregory Gulch, in what was then part of Black Hawk. Over time, boundaries shifted and maps were redrawn, but historically, the first major strike in this district traces back to that ground. It was there that the rush began, and from that moment forward, Colorado’s future changed.

From that single discovery, two communities rose side by side, each shaping the region in its own way. Black Hawk developed as the industrial backbone—where ore was processed, stamp mills thundered, and the wealth of the mountains took form. Just above it, Central City emerged as the civic and cultural center—home to law offices, newspapers, hotels, and the institutions of a growing society.

By the early 1870s, that society had taken on a remarkable level of sophistication. In 1872, Henry M. Teller—attorney, businessman, and future United States senator—built the Teller House, one of the finest hotels in the West. It quickly became a gathering place for

leaders, investors, and visitors drawn to the booming district.

Only a few years later, in 1878, local miners and citizens came together to build the Central City Opera House. It remains one of the most extraordinary achievements of the era. Men who spent their days deep underground extracting gold chose to invest in music, performance, and culture. It was a declaration that this was not just a mining camp, but a community.

Across the street stood another cornerstone of that community—our newspaper offices, located on the second floor of the historic Masonic building. That structure, which survived the devastating fire of 1874, reflects the resilience of the town. Originally built by newspaper interests, it later grew when the Masons added a third-floor lodge above. Ownership changed hands over time, but the purpose endured: a place where civic leadership and the exchange of ideas lived side by side.

Within a single block, the story of early Colorado came into focus—the Teller House, the Opera House, the Masonic Lodge, and the newspaper. Nearby, a livery stable served those arriving by horse and carriage, completing the rhythm of daily life in a mountain town that was anything but ordinary.

These communities were not only prosperous—they were influential. Gilpin County and neighboring Clear Creek County stood at the center of territorial Colorado, their mines produc-

ing immense wealth and their citizens helping shape the path to statehood in 1876. Leaders like Teller carried that influence from these streets to the national stage.

As the years passed and the mines declined, both Central City and Black Hawk faced difficult times. The population fell, businesses closed, and for a period, even the Opera House went quiet. Yet the story did not end there. In the 20th century, efforts to revive the Opera House brought renewed attention and support, drawing on a broader network of Colorado philanthropy and cultural investment.

Then came another turning point. With the legalization of limited-stakes gaming in 1991, the region experienced a modern revival. This time, Black Hawk rose to prominence, becoming the primary center of gaming in Colorado and the dominant economic force in Gilpin County.

There is a certain symmetry in that outcome.

The gold was first discovered in what was then Black Hawk, in Gregory Gulch—and today, it is Black Hawk where much of the region’s economic strength once again resides. Central City, meanwhile, continues to stand as a cultural and historical landmark , preserving the legacy of those early days.

History has a way of coming full circle.

And in Gilpin County, it all began with a strike of gold—and grew into a story that helped shape a state.

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introduces JESSICA CARRINGTON

… “Two Scoops!”

Read to find out about her moniker as our new Villager restaurant columnist and all things food and recipes! This Southern girl knows how to eat & cook!

A true FOODIE!

Y’all follow along for a delectable journey!

Q: How did you get the nickname “Two Scoops?”

A: My husband Ric came up with the name early in our relationship after learning how much food and dessert I consumed on a regular basis. Years ago, in his phone he created a “2 Scoops” album containing mostly ice cream photos. I’m known to order at least a couple scoops, then turn around to buy a third.

Q: Share your background and love for yummy food and cooking.

A: I have a line of cooks and bakers in my family including my mom, my Mimi, and great grandmother. They taught me, and we always had delicious home cooked meals and desserts on the table since I can remember. I come from a pretty large family so there were always lots of family and friends around to share meals with. I equally love both cooking and baking. I’m one of those people who will read 5 different recipes on homemade cinnamon rolls, and choose what I think will taste the best based on the ingredients. For example, when making a cake, if it calls for buttermilk or sour cream, you know its gonna be good! I’m from the South, so I’m a bit of a food snob especially when it comes to pastries, doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pies etc.

Q: What is your goal with highlighting restaurant reviews and sharing your favorite recipes?

A: This is the fun part for me! I’m constantly researching restaurants all over the Denver metro area. I study menus, check out the atmosphere vibe, and read about the chefs. I find my favorites, and keep a running list in my phone. I have many friends that have learned this about me, so I get asked for recommendations often. I get quite passionate about where I’ve been or where I’m wanting to try next, and why. So far no one has come back and said they didn’t really like a place I suggested. I hope to keep this going. One of the ways I show love is by cooking or baking for people. We all have to eat. Meals bring people together right? If someone likes something I made for them, It makes my day! I have several large 3 ring binders that I created over the years with endless favorite recipes, and a couple special binders from my favorite recipes I grew up with. I sure look forward to sharing some of all the above, along this journey with you!

To inquire about a restaurant review: jessbcarrington@ gmail.com

40% likely first step to Penner-owned Rockies

In August 2010 Stan Kroenke exercised a right of first refusal for the late Georgia Frontiere’s 60% interest in the then-St. Louis Rams, giving him full ownership of the National Football League franchise, which in 2016 he would move to Los Angeles.

NFL owners unanimously approved his acquisition—on the condition that Kroenke comply with the league’s rule disallowing concurrent ownership of franchises in any of the other major professional sports—anywhere in the U.S.

In Kroenke’s case, this meant he had to withdraw from active involvement in the Denver-based franchises he owns—most notably the Nuggets in the National Basketball Association and the Avalanche of the National Hockey League.

His son Josh was named president of both, and in 2015 Stan Kroenke’s majority ownership stakes in both were transferred to his wife, Ann Walton Kroenke.

Three years later, NFL owners voted to rescind cross-ownership limitations, in part because the escalating sale prices of NFL franchises were reducing the pool of prospective buyers to many who already owned other pro sports franchises, such as Kroenke did.

Which brings us to the purchase of the Broncos in 2022 for $4.65 billion and why the same folks could own both Denver’s pro football and Major League Baseball teams.

In three-plus years the Walton-Penner Group, led by Greg and Carrie Walton Penner—yes, the same Walton family of which Ann Walton Kroenke is a member—has established itself as premier owners, returning the Broncos to Super Bowl contenders, investing hundreds of millions of dollars in Broncos Park, and undertaking the construction of a new stadium at Burnham Yard—along with now owning the largest minority share of the Rockies

ployees.)

That makes them very desirable new members of MLB’s owner class.

Greg Penner’s business background far outdistances Dick Monfort’s.

both Georgetown and Stanford, she’s been a leader in the charter school movement, as well as the mother of four.

Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner alone seriously outrank the collection of minority owners they are supplanting—the remaining minority shares can’t be very large if Dick Monfort still holds controlling interest in the franchise. (Walmart, of which Greg Penner is chairman, is the world’s largest company by revenue and the largest private employer in the world, with 2.1 million em-

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Penner majored in international economics at Georgetown (where he met is future wife) then earned his MBA at Stanford. With all due respect to the University of Northern Colorado, from which Dick Monfort received his only college degree, a BA in business management, it doesn’t pretend to have a reputation on par with either Georgetown or Stanford.

Penner’s first significant job was working as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs. He founded the investment firm Madrone Capital Partners. And he worked his way up at Walmart from store employee to Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Japan before eventually succeeding his father-in-law, Rob Walton, as Walmart chairman.

Carrie Walton Penner, granddaughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is an impressive person in her own right. Greg’s classmate at

By comparison, prior to his involvement with the Rockies, Monfort held a variety of positions in the cattle business. He’s also involved in real estate development and ownership and in restaurants—all profitable and respectable ventures but, also, not in Penner’s league.

Financially, Penner and his wife dwarf Dick Monfort, who is wealthy but not MLBrich, by today’s standards. It explains why the Rockies have not been able to compete for many top free agents.

Rockies fans want to know what the news of the Penners’ acquisition of 40% interest in the ball club means for them and the future of their team.

The press release announcing the transaction made it clear that the Penners would not have a say in the club’s operation. Which might be so at the outset.

But as a highly successful business friend of mine who is familiar with big-money investments said to me after hearing this news, people who put up that kind of money don’t leave it to others to look after it. At least not for long.

I see the Penners playing the long game.

The day will come when they make their senior partner an offer he can’t refuse, to either trade places in the ownership hierarchy—thus preserving some stake in the Rockies for his sons—or relinquish all involvement and bestow wealth upon those sons.

Either way, that would enable the Penners to transform the Rockies as they have the Broncos. Their original investment eliminated the burden of existing debt the Rockies were carrying.

Can it really happen?

Dick Monfort, who seems likely to play a major role in upcoming negotiations between MLB and the Player Association over a new collective bargaining agreement, is already on record decrying the current uncontrolled salaries of top players.

If talks over some sort of salary cap fail entirely or significantly delay the start of the 2027—or if this likely impasse eliminates the season entirely—Monfort could be moved to abandon baseball ownership in frustration. That could put the Penners in the perfect position to take over.

Denny Dressman writes a weekly sports column for The Villager. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@comcast.net

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358-unit apartment building proposed for Streets at SouthGlenn

The City of Centennial has been accepting online public input for a proposal from Broadstone/Streets at SouthGlenn (SOSG) for a 358-unit, five story apartment building to be constructed on 5.24 acres there. The site is the former location of Macy’s, at the north end of SOSG.

The proposal is from Alliance Residential Company, a highly active rental residential real estate developer, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with 16 regional offices. Alliance “has been active in the Denver metro area since 2006 and has developed over 5,000 units in Denver and surrounding communities.”

Apartments will range from studios to 3-bedroom units. According to Alliance, “This project has been designed for individuals and families to integrate into the SOSG community; adding new housing in a way that reinforces walkability…”

As planners everywhere have long confirmed about mixed-use development, Alliance said, “This infusion of residents transforms the site from a primarily destina-

tion-based retail environment into a more balanced, lived-in neighborhood.” The project will include a garage with 557 parking spaces and a private outdoor community pool and hot tub.

With the period for community input completed on April 22, Alliance expects to submit its formal application by April 30. From that point forward, approval is administrative. Timing depends on the city’s review of the application materials and how long it will take to make any necessary revisions, pursuant to that review.

Alliance anticipates beginning construction of the apartment building and related

amenites during the last quarter of 2026 and plans to have the buildings completed and ready for occupancy between July and September of 2028.

As of April 20, the city had received more than 100 comments in its virtual community meeting. The online page includes responses to questions and concerns received, from city staff and members of the development and design team. More comments were supportive of the plan than not. Of those that were against it, they largely cited concerns about traffic. A traffic study was performed when the original master plan was approved to increase the number of allowable housing units in 2021,

but that plan will have to be updated before the current proposal is approved, so there is a process in place to assure that any necessary traffic mitigation will occur.

Other negative comments were nonspecific or very specific, e.g., “This is too high density,” “Way too much parking just exacerbates the car problem in general,” “The number of parking spaces does not seem like enough for residents and guests,” “I feel no more than four stories should be the limit,” “How about 200 units or less?” and “Centennial is insistent on a massive multifamily development on this site. Appeasing only the developers.”

Update on candidates for statewide and federal offices petitioning for access to the ballot

This is an update to last week’s reports on candidates for Congress and statewide offices in Colorado this November.

Governor

In the Republican primary for Colorado governor, State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer’s petitions for entry to the primary ballot were certified by the Secretary of State on April 15, so there will be

Opposition to SB26-150

My name is Kathleen Chandler, and I am one of 15 elected Directors on the RTD board. I represent District F – the eastern side of Aurora.

three Republicans on the June 30 primary ballot for governor: State Rep. Scott Bottoms, missionary Victor Marx, and Kirkmeyer. The winner of that contest will face either Attorney General Phil Weiser or U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in the general election in November.

Attorney General

With the petitions of At-

torney General candidates, Democrats Hetal Doshi and Michael Dougherty, having been certified as sufficient on April 14, they will both be on the June 30 primary ballot, along with previously reported candidates, Secretary of State Jena Griswold and attorney David Seligman.

The victor in that race will face either Republican 4th Judicial District Attorney Michael Allen or attorney

David Willson in the November general election.

U.S. Congress

In Congressional District One (Denver), CU Regent Wanda James’ petitions were certified as being sufficient on April 15. She will join incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and Melat Kiros on the June 30 Democratic primary ballot.

The winner of that contest

It was December 13, 2021, when the Centennial City Council voted to increase the number of allowable housing units at the Streets at SouthGlenn from 350 to 1,125, while lowering the minimum amount of retail space from 900,000 square feet to 621,000 square feet, to permit the plan now being considered. The new housing units were expected to be built by Greenwood Village-based Alberta Development Partners, owner of SOSG, at the Macy’s site, and Northwoods Investors on the larger, former Sears site that it had purchased in 2017. Northwoods later pulled out of the project and, according to the City of Centennial, “The (Sears) site is still being marketed as a strong location for future housing.”

On January 21, 2026, The Luzzatto Company, a New Mexico real estate developer, bought 127,000 square feet of retail property at SOSG from an entity of Alberta Development Partners for just over $28 million. Expect lots of activity to happen soon at this mall.

will face Republican Christy Peterson on November 3.

After having his petitions certified on April 15, incumbent Congressional District Three U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd is confirmed to be running to retain his seat against former State Rep. Ron Hanks in the Republican primary on June 30.

The winner will compete against one of two Democrats-- Alex Kelloff or Dwayne Romero—in November.

I am writing regarding Senate Bill 26-150 and its proposed changes to the governance structure of the Regional Transportation District (RTD). Currently there are 15 elected directors for the 2,342 miles district with a total population of 3.1 million residents. District F is home to about 200,000 residents. After careful consideration, I am unable to support SB26-150.

At its core, SB26-150 shifts authority away from officials who are directly elected by the voters and places it in the hands of unelected gubernatorial appointees.

This represents a significant change in governance. RTD is funded by taxpayers and serves the public, and its leadership should remain directly accountable to those same voters. Reducing elected representation while increasing the role of appointed positions risks weakening that accountability and diminishing the voice of the citizens we are entrusted to serve. The bill changes the 15-member elected board to a 5-person elected board with 4 gubernatorial appointees for a total of 9 members.

Elected board members are accountable to their constituents through regular elections. They are not only representatives, but citizens who bring real-world experience, community knowledge, and a direct understanding of the needs of the people

they serve. The idea that elected citizens are somehow less qualified to govern than appointed individuals overlooks the value of that lived experience and the legitimacy that comes from being chosen by voters. Appointed members, while often highly qualified in specific areas, do not carry that same direct line of accountability to the public.

The appointed members, as proposed, are not accountable to the communities that are serviced by RTD but to the governor. At the very least, the cities and counties that reside in the district should have a voice on who those members are. Instead, the governor, a state-wide elected official, appoints those 4 members.

I appreciate the intent to strengthen governance and bring additional expertise

to RTD. However, I believe there are ways to incorporate expertise—through advisory roles, staff support, and stakeholder engagement—without reducing the role of elected representation. Public institutions function best when they are both informed and accountable, and those principles should work together, not in tension. We want democracy, that is the election of our representatives. SB26-150 does the exact opposite. It takes away the vote of the people in their local community.

For these reasons, I respectfully oppose SB26-150.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Chandler

RTD Board of Directors District F

Rendering of the Broadstone l Streets at SouthGlenn

Children’s Diabetes Foundation’s 48th Brass Ring Luncheon at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Celebrating The Guild of the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

I am so proud to have served alongside each of you in this room –working together to make a difference! It is because of all of you that Children’s Diabetes Foundation has made a profound impact on the patients we serve. It has been a true privilege to walk this journey with you. Thank you again for this incredible honor. I am deeply grateful and look forward to continuing our work to create

Presenting Sponsor Eva Schoonmaker with CDF Executive Director and inspiration for founding of the organization by Barbara and the late Marvin Davis, Dana Davis.

ABOVE: The Guild President Tracy van Orman, Lisa Corley, Dr. Adrienne Stewart

Tom and Lisa Corley with son, Spencer (their son Alex, in New York, was unable to attend)

Precious Prayer Child Toby Newmark loves sports Barry and CDF Board Member Emeritus Arlene Hirschfeld with Inaugural T1D Changemaker Award recipient

(2025) Judy McNeil and husband Charlie McNeil

Designer Zang Toi’s fashions on the runway, following parade of Slover’s Heroes

Slover’s Heroes (Type 1 Diabetes patients), named in honor of the late Dr. Robert Slover, stole the show while gracing the runway accompanied by medical staff from the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Renowned fashion designer Zang Toi (since 1989) brought a dramatic show with behind the scenes assistance for hair and makeup by Gina Comminello and team and fashion show producer Charlie Price and team.

Renowned fashion designer Zang Toi poses with models

Host CBS News Colorado’s Michael Spencer looks on as T1D ambassador Mattison LevaAnderson presents Lisa Corley with the T1D Changemaker Award

Amidst fog, a regal model enters the runway

Slover’s Heroes included Hadley Huml and Emerson Weis escorted by Heidi Eikenhorst, healthcare technician at Barbara Davis Center Eye Clinic

Betsey Fuller, Jen Findlay and CDF Board member Cindy Wells

Slover’s Hero Leonora Vargas visits with Lisa Corley after the show

One of the many categories of signature baskets for silent auction creatively assembled by Judy McNeil, Christy Alberts (former Guild presidents) and team

Auctioneer Halie Behr revs up the audience encouraging higher bidding

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Apiary Hotel and Residences is open for business at 4855 S. Quebec Street in Denver’s Belleview Station neighborhood. The 20-story beehive-inspired building is comprised of 175 all-suite hotel rooms with an average of 450 square feet per room, on the first six floors of the building. The hotel is managed by Denver-based Stonebridge and is part of the Marriott Bonvoy chain. The 14 floors above the hotel comprise 193 one-to- three-bedroom apartments, including two floors of luxury penthouses. The property features a cocktail lounge named Keepers and the June Gap café and boutique market in the lobby area. There is a 900-square-foot meeting and event space for hotel guests. Apartment residents have their own entrance, separate from the hotel, and exclusive amenities that include co-working spaces, meeting rooms, a residential lounge, spa-caliber wellness spaces, and a rooftop swimming pool.

Chief U.S. District court Judge Troy A. Nunley has halted the merger of KDVR Fox31 and KUSA 9News, for now, by issuing a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit alleging violation of antitrust rules, filed by eight state attorneys general, including Colorado’s Phil Weiser, and

DirecTV. Judge Nunley wrote, “Because Plaintiffs raise a likelihood of success on the merits of their claims and establish irreparable harm absent an injunction, the Court finds the public interest” is best served by holding off the merger, which would cause “irreparable harm” to Direct TV and eight states, including Colorado. In March, the U.S. Dept. of Justice approved the merger, after Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr “granted a waiver of the agency’s broadcast ownership rule limiting how many stations a company can own to 39% of the national audience. The merger would give Nexstar 80%,” according to The Colorado Sun

Elitch Gardens opened its 136th season on April 18, in chilly weather. There are special events planned in June and September, along with “Taste of Elitch” on May 16 and 17, which will be a family-friendly food and drink gathering with samplings from cuisines from around the world. Elitch’s is also planning a drone show in honor of the state’s 150th birthday and the country’s 250th. The waterpark is scheduled to open on Memorial Day weekend. You can find details about tickets, parking and a schedule of open hours at elitchgardens.com.

MorningStar Senior Living, the 160-unit facility at 6675 S. Holly Street in Centennial, recently changed hands for a cool $88.64 million. New owner is Clarion Partners, a real estate investment firm with offices across the globe.

Two more DTC office buildings have sold for half their former value. Cress Capital bought 7800 E. Union Avenue and 7900 E. Union Avenue for just over $36 million, compared to the nearly $72 million Florida-based TerraCap laid out for the two properties in 2019. Tom Parnell, Cress’ managing partner, told the Denver Business Journal, that “walkability” was the big draw. DBJ noted that there are “over 20 restaurants and five hotels within walking distance.”

The owner of high-end Cherry Creek steak restaurant 801 Chophouse, has also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 801 Chophouse is 801 Restaurant Group LLC’s only operation in Colorado, though they have restaurants in Iowa, Minnesota, and other states. As of now, they remain open and are taking future reservations.

Demolition began this month at the old Lutheran Hospital on 38th Avenue, west of Wadsworth, in Wheat Ridge. Other buildings on that campus are also coming down to make way for 1,500 residential units, retail, and maybe a new Wheat Ridge City Hall. City officials are in talks with developer E5x Management about the possibility of trading a 4.5-acre parcel of land on 38th Avenue for its property that contains the current city hall at 7500 W. 29th Avenue. The new 226-bed Lutheran Hospital at I-70 and 40th Avenue, bordering Golden, is a busy, bustling operation. It is the only facility in Jefferson County that delivers babies. Lutheran is part of the Intermountain Health network.

Has anyone noticed that after the Colorado Sun published a story that said Attorney General Phil Weiser, running for the Democratic nomination for governor, has a name recognition problem, compared to his primary opponent, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Weiser started showing up in lots of TV commercials?

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GOP candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State share their ideas with local breakfast club

The leading candidate for the GOP nomination for Colorado Attorney General, Michael Allen, and the sole GOP candidate for Colorado Secretary of State, James Wiley, spoke to the South Metro Republican Breakfast Club on April 1 at its regular meeting at Maggiano’s DTC.

Allen talked about joining the U.S. Navy and serving eight years, right after his graduation from Arvada West High School, before attending college and law school. He is currently in his second four-year term as the elected 4th Judicial District Attorney. He noted that his is the largest district in Colorado, and includes El Paso and Teller Counties.

Allen told the group, “We’re at a crossroads here in Colorado. We all know that…When I talk to anybody around the state, everybody’s feeling the same thing. We’re ready for a change.”

In his current position as a DA, Allen shared, “When we have motor vehicle theft being the worst in the entire United States (though it has improved in recent years), in El Paso and Teller Counties…I started a prosecution unit dealing directly with motor vehicle theft. I assigned one prosecutor and one investigator, and that’s all they work on. They are embedded with law enforcement agencies in the district, working hand-in-hand with

them. They have an office in my building and in the police department building, where they work on those investigations, making sure they are sound and strong, so they withstand judicial scrutiny when they prosecute those cases in court. In 2024, prior to our starting that unit, we had over 5,000 motor vehicle theft cases in the 4th Judicial District. In 2025, after we got that program running, we cut that in half to just over 2,000 cases…We’ve had some of

the longest prison sentence in the 4th Judicial District for motor vehicle theft, up to about 30 years.”

Wiley, who announced his website is redflameofliberty. com, said, “I’ve been fighting for election integrity for the past six years, starting in 2020, when a lot of people realized that something has seriously gone wrong with our elections system, and, if we don’t address it, we are at risk of losing our republic.”

He continued, “So, I got involved in the Dominion (voting machines) class action lawsuit. In 2022, I was involved in the Colorado recounts, and, by the way, let’s get Tina Peters out of jail. Let’s free Tina Peters.”

Wiley also shared that he was part of an effort that sued the current Secretary of State, Jena Griswold, three times over the method used for recounting votes, until the courts said, “Please, stop suing her. We are not going

to pay attention to this.”

He talked about Griswold mistakenly publishing passwords in 2024, “For which, I sued her, as well,” he said, adding, “I look forward to being on the other side of that, inside the office of the Secretary of State, exposing the crimes that have been committed over the last six years, and going back much, much further, because our elections have not been great for much longer than just six years. These machines need to go.”

On its home page, Wiley’s website lists same-day, in-person voting with voter ID, paper ballots, and hand counting of ballots as his top issues.

He told the group, “My purpose is to decertify all election machines on day one.” In order to limit the cost of using all paper ballots and having them hand-counted, Wiley said he would have schoolchildren around the state perform the hand counting of paper ballots.

Michael Allen

Photos by Freda Miklin

James Wiley

Cherry Creek Schools hosted Inaugural Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony honoring 500 students

Cherry Creek Schools hosted its first-ever Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony, recognizing students who had demonstrated exceptional proficiency in English and at least one additional language. This year, more than 500 students received this distinguished recognition, a significant increase from 295 students last year.

The Class of 2026 honorees represented an impressive linguistic diversity, with proficiency in 22 languages other than English. Notably, 27 students were proficient in two or more languages beyond English, and 95 students were recognized after successfully

exiting the district’s English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

The Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious award that recognizes students who achieve high levels of proficiency in two or more languages and demonstrates their readiness for college, career, and participation in a global society. The ceremony celebrated the students’ remarkable academic and linguistic achievements, as well as the rich heritage they brought into our classrooms. CCSD honors their hard work, dedication, and perseverance on their language journeys.

Talia Bond - owner

The Neighbors Think Your Grass is Greener

You know how some people—not me, but some people—get to feeling envious, inadequate and as boring as a brown paper bag when they hear about other people’s good fortune or accomplishments. I recently stumbled across a catchy name for that psychological phenomenon: compare and despair. Isn’t that a clever turn of phrase? I wish I was as wise as whoever came up with that expression to describe that thing other people do.

cash for the vacation. But you can see how telling yourself otherwise might make you feel better.

As a confident, enlightened person who is content with my life some of the time, I never compare and despair. Or admit to it. Still after hearing

Another article suggested we consider the possibility that someone somewhere might actually be comparing themselves to us and our outsides. Trying to figure out why they would do that could help us appreciate what we have a little more. In other words, while we’re wishing we could keep up with the Joneses, the Joneses might be wishing they could keep up with us. That’s hard to believe. I think the Joneses have better taste than that.

One article suggested we avoid the situations that trig-

Ever puzzled as to what inspires an artist? Find out at the Depot Art Gallery during “Tell Me a Story” exhibit April 21 to May 16. Is the artist duplicating a memory, a wish, a fantasy? Denver multi-media artist, Jo-Ann Nelson juried the watercolors, oils, photography, pastels and 3-D creations that will be accompanied by a brief note from the artist revealing ‘what inspired their art piece’. You will be surprised. Depot open Wednesday through Sunday, 11-4. 2069 West Powers, Littleton. www.depotartgallery. Free Parking and Free Admission.

the phrase I was curious about how one might stop comparing and despairing if one were in the habit of doing it, which I am not. I did some research on the subject and as a public service I will now share what I learned.

First off, if you’re prone to compare and despair, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. A quick internet search of the phrase came up with 20,800,000 results. How have I never heard it before?

I’m always the last to know. Obviously it’s a problem for a lot of people. Not me. But a lot.

The author of one online article I read said it’s easy to focus on the good parts of other people’s lives and forget the difficult ones. That’s so true. It’s like the old adage, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence because they spend a lot of time watering it.”

She said we humans tend to, “compare our insides to other people’s outsides.” There’s another brilliant expression I wish I’d thought of. We see the big, fancy house but not the big, fancy mortgage. We see our friend’s vacation photos but not their credit card bills. Of course, the mortgage could be paid off and they could have paid

ger us to compare and despair. The author was mainly referring to that great self-esteem slayer in cyberspace, social media. But I think you might also want to avoid reading Christmas letters and going to the gym. Both have been known to cause compare and despair in some people. Not me, but some people.

And it’s easy to see why. Hardly anyone mentions their insides in Christmas letters. And it’s hard not to compare yourself to other people at the gym and come up short—or tall or fat or thin, though seldom thin. That’s why I don’t go to the gym.

And finally another article suggested we compare ourselves to ourselves rather than other people. You’d think that would end in a tie. But the author went on to say we should celebrate our own progress, ask ourselves how we stack up against our former selves—unless it’s worse.

That does sound like a positive alternative to compare and despair if I were the type to do that, which I am not.

Dorothy Rosby is the author of Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About, Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time and other books. Contact her at www. dorothyrosby.com/contact.

Visit the Depot Art Gallery at 2069 West Powers, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Show runs until April 19. Hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 11-4. www.depotartgallery.org

FOXFIELD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield hereby gives notice that a public hearing shall be held virtually and in person at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado, at 6:30 p.m. on May 7, 2026, concerning Ordinance 02-2026 A Bill for an Ordinance Amending Articles 1-6 of Chapter 16 of the Foxfield Municipal Code to update the Land Use Code.

Ordinance 2026-02, which was introduced on April 16, 2026, will be continued at the May 7, 2026, regular Board meeting. Final passage of this ordinance to be determined.

Copies of the proposed ordinance and the Foxfield Municipal Code are available for public inspection by contacting the Town Clerk at 303-680-1544 or clerk@ townoffoxfield.com.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ATTEND

Published in The Villager Published: April 23, 2026 Legal # 31344

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Merle Steven McClung, aka Merle S. McClung, aka Merle McClung, Deceased Case Number: 2026PR30293

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 August 25, 2026, or the claims may be forever barred. Timothy P. Brynteson Personal Representative Annaliese H. Bennett Attorney for the Personal Representative c/o Otis & Bedingfield, LLC 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 300 Loveland, CO 80538

Published in The Villager First Publication: April 23, 2026 Last Publication: May 7, 2026

The Villager Newspaper has been awarded the BEST Public Notice Section 5 years running by the Colorado Press Association 1st place - 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 2nd place - 2022 and the 2018 BEST Public Notice Section by the National Newspaper Association

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT 2025 PIPE REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CPR25 PIPE REHABILITATION PROGRAM C-1)

Notice is hereby given that at 9 a.m on May 9th, 2026, Southeast

Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to American West Construction in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim.

OWNER: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority

Name: Jon Nelson

Title: CIP Project Manager

Published in The Villager Published: April 23, 2026 Legal # 31346

CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOISE EXPOSURE MAP ACCEPTANCE

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Pursuant to Section 107(a) & (b) [Title 49, United States Code, Section 47506] of the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979, as amended, notice is hereby given that on April 3, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration has completed its evaluation of, and has formally accepted the Noise Exposure Maps for Centennial Airport, located in Englewood, Colorado that were prepared pursuant to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 150 (14 CFR Part 150). These maps and supporting documentation are available for public review at the Federal Aviation Administration Denver Airports District Office, 26805 E 68th Ave., Suite 224 Denver, CO 80249; Centennial Airport, 7565 S Peoria St., Englewood, CO 80112; and online at https:// apa150noisestudy.com/documents/.

This notice will be published three times to give constructive knowledge to all interested parties and is intended to fulfill the requirements of Section 47506 of 49 USC and Section 150.21(F)(2) of the Regulation. CONTACT: John Sweeney, 26805 E 68th Avenue, Denver, CO 80249, (303) 342–1263.

Published in The Villager First Publication: April 23, 2026 Last Publication: May 7, 2026 Legal # 31347

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Case No.:25JV17

Public Notice is given on January 30, 2025 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Mosaic Tascyna Martinez Lowe be changed to Mosaic Tascyna Martinez. Case No.:25JV17

Hearing will be held on 04/16/2026 at 10:00 am MST Via WEBEX.

Please Contact the Arapahoe County Court Via Phone or in Person at 7375 S. Potomac ST, Centennial CO, 80112 For further information By: Honorable Judge Hurst Clerk of the Court / Deputy Clerk

Published in The Villager

First Publication: April 2, 2026

Last Publication: April 30, 2026 Legal # 5016_Name Change_25JV17

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,

IN THE INTEREST OF:

JESSE JAMES DAVIS AND GENEVIEVE LIZZETTE JIRON, Children, and concerning,

ERICA LYNETTE FERNANDEZ F.K.A. ERICA LYNETTE DAVIS, BRYCE ALLEN MICKELSON (DECEASED), AND RANDY ALAN JIRON, Respondents.

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

Case No: 25JV379 Division: 22

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT ERICA LYNETTE FERNANDEZ F.K.A. ERICA LYNETTE DAVIS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT ERICA LYNETTE FERNANDEZ F.K.A. ERICA LYNETTE DAVIS, is set on May 4, 2026, at 9:45 am (MST) in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco Webex Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22

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

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

•If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 2594 887 9073 (followed by #, #).

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse half an hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Respectfully submitted on April 19, 2026.

Respectfully submitted:

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Senior Assistant County Attorney

Published in The Villager

Published: April 23, 2026

Legal # 31341

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: HARLEY HUTCHISON,

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bockarie Sheriff, Deceased Case No.: 2026PR30330

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 August 13, 2026 , or said claims may be forever barred. Mohamed Sheriff, Personal Representative c/o Baker Law Group, PLLC, 8301 E. Prentice Ave. #405 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Published in The Villager First Publication: April 16, 2026 Last Publication: April 30, 2026 Legal # 5017_Express_NTC_ Sheriff_Case No.: 2026PR30330

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

COURTS

and concerning,

KELSEY LYNN HUTCHISON, JARED MICHAEL OFFENBACHER, AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Eboni Younger-Riehl, Reg. #42359

Assistant Co Attorney Office of the County Attorney Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 eyounger-riehl@arapahoegov. com Phone: 720-874-3265

Case No: 25JV178

Division: 22

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING RESPONDENTS JARED MICHAEL OFFENBACHER AND JOHN DOE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding JARED MICHAEL OFFENBACHER AND JOHN DOE is set on MAY 11, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, 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 or find that there is no appropriate treatment plan in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

• https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22

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

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

• If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

/s/ Eboni Younger-Riehl

Date: April 14, 2026

Eboni Younger-Riehl, Esq. #42359 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner

Published in The Villager

Published: April 23, 2026 Legal # 31342

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

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,

Estate of June Louise McFadden, aka June L. McFadden,

In the Interest of: ARLETHIA QUEVADO Child, and concerning, (PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATED), AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Eboni Younger-Riehl, Esq. Reg. #42359 Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012

Email: eyounger-riehl@ arapahoegov.com

Tel: (720) 800-5788

Case No: 23JV30210

Division: 22

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF LEGAL PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING

TO THE RESPONDENT JOHN DOE HEREIN:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Termination of Legal Parental Rights Hearing in this action regarding ARLETHIA QUEVADO has been set. The termination hearing is currently set on May 18, 2026 at 4:15 p.m. in Division 22. The Termination of Legal Parental Rights Hearing will take place virtually in Division 22 of the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

• https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

IN THE EVENT YOU FAIL TO APPEAR FOR THE TERMINATION HEARING ON MAY 18, 2026, THE PETITIONER WILL REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT AGAINST YOU AND TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE ABOVE NAMED CHILD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLORADO CHILDREN’S CODE.

CITY OF CENTENNIAL OFFICE MOVIE

NIGHTS

Applications open for the Neighborhood Engagement Grant, and residents can rescue movie night kits. Apply at Centennialco.gov/movies for use between May 22 and Sept. 4. A $250 refundable deposit is required.

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS

MADDEN GALLERY “BEYOND THE WESTERN HORIZON”

MARCH 19-JULY 31. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. to be announced.

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS LA PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL

SAT. APRIL 25, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pancake brunch, live celtic music, Maypole folk dancing, craft stations, art hunts and more. Marjorie Park at Fiddler’s Green, 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village. Tickets: scan ad on page 2 of this week’s issue of The Villager.

LUNG HEALTH AT COORS FIELD

DURING AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATIONS 20TH ANNUAL FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB

SAT., APRIL 25, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. 1,998 stairs to climb in support of healthy lungs and clean air. 10:00 a.m. After Party with VIP options at Sandlot Brewery inside the stadium for those who raise $500 or more. Info or registration costs: FightForAirClimb.org/denver

SOUTH METRO CHAMBER BUSINESS IN FULL BLOOM ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS SHOW

APRIL 24, 6-10 p.m. Reservations 303-795-0142.

17 MILE HOUSE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE

SAT., APRIL 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unearthing the Past! The archaeological story of 17 Mile House built in the mid-1800s as a restaurant stop for pioneers traveling the Smoky Hill-Cherokee Trail. The property later became a dairy and cattle ranch before its preservation as a heritage park. 8181 S. Park Rd., Centennial. Free event. Register at arapahoeco. gov/17milehouse.

FRIENDS OF NURSING SPRING LUNCHEON AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION

On SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026, at 11 am. Please join us as we celebrate our 45th Anniversary, honor our Founder, Greta Pollard, bid on Silent Auction items, and award $180,000 in nursing scholarships! This event will be held at Cherry Hills Country Club, 4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village, CO, 80113. For information, please call 720-891-3412.

13TH ANNUAL “A PERFECT PAIRING”

APRIL 25, 4 p.m. Enjoy unlimited Food & Beer pairings. All proceeds help send children and adults with disabilities to Easter Seals Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Village in Empire, CO. Tickets: aesbid.org/ ELP/ESCANPO 26

MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT

SAT., APRIL 25, 2 p.m. at the Mizel Arts & Cultural Center’s Elaine Wolf Theater, celebrating women 60 and better. Contestants will compete in interview,

evening gown, Philosophy of life & talent. Featuring former Colorado. Queens, the Tambourine Group, The Bella Dance Group, and special musical guests. Ms. Colorado Senior America 2026 will be crowned and advance to the national pageant in October. Tickets: 303-316-6360.

CITY OF CENTENNIAL 20TH ANNUAL STATE OF OUR CITY

THURS., APRIL 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wings Over the Rickies Exploration of Flight. All proceeds benefit the charitable outreach of the Centennial Rotary Foundation. A message from Mayor Christine Sweetland.

AURORA’S 135TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

MAY 2, Open House from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway. Enjoy cake, party games & activities at this free event. Info: AuroraMuseum.org

WHAT’S “BUGGING” YOUR GARDEN?

MAY 9, 10-11 a.m. Free class with Master Gardners Elaine Davis & Jessie Asimus. Register at bit.ly/ CSU_Buggin

CHERRY CREEK CHORALE PERFORMANCE

MAY 8 & 9 at 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village. Special May 8 performance to meet the composer of “From Darkness Into Light.” The Soul’s Journey by Elaine Hagenberg. Tickets: cherrycreekchorale.org

40TH ANNUAL GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS BANQUET

MAY 21, 5-8 p.m. Penn St Kitchen. Voting open! Vote by 4/30/26. Tickets or donate to the Silent Auction. Lindsey@myenglewoodchamber.org

CENTENNIAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

MAY 30-31 at the Streets at SouthGlenn. Featuring award-winning regional & national artists. Sponsored by the Centennial Arts & Cultural Foundation. Deadline to submit art is Feb. 28. https://artist. callforentry.org/festivals

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER

2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT

JUNE 15 at Meridian Golf Club, 9742 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Open to everyone. Registration closes June 4. info@ bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT YOUTH TRAILBLAZER SUMMER CAMP

JUNE 15-19. Helps middle school students develop an understanding of basic business principles & the professional world. Scan the QR code in The Villager March 12 issue, page 14.

CENTRAL CITY OPERA AMERICA 2026

The Festival runs JUNE 27-AUG. 2 in the 550seat opera house in Central City. This is the 70th Anniversary of the Ballad of Baby Doe World Premiere. The season features three MainStage productions - Mozart’s the Marriage of Figaro, the Ballad of Baby Doe and Master Class - alongside the return of CCO in concert and the debut of the St. James Chamber series. Tickets: Call 303292-6700.

2ND ANNUAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ROCKIES GOLF TOURNAMENT

MON., JULY 13. Info: Call 303-488-0018

SECOND ANNUAL AMERICA’S MILITARY HEROES GOLF EVENT

MON., JULY 27, Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course benefiting Semper Fl and America’s Fund. Be a golfer, non-golfer, sponsor a hole or District Challenge. Call 301-404-2706 or militaryheroesgolf@gmail.com

WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT

Join the Centennial Institute for the 2026 Western Conservative Summit, JULY

30-AUGUST 1, 2026, at Colorado Christian University, as we reflect, recommit, and rearticulate the intellectual foundations of conservatism for the next 250 years of American exceptionalism. The weekend kicks off Thursday evening with the William L. Armstrong Award Dinner, followed by two full days of incredible speakers and workshop sessions. Register now at WesternConservativeSummit.com.

CLUB 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 303759-9232 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 a.m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.

WHAT’S NEW?

PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE

APPROACHING

Deadline for submitting full payment is April 30. Visit arapahoeco.gov/treasurer

ARAPAHOE COUNTY HIRING

BIPARTISAN ELECTION JUDGES

For the June & Nov. elections. Flexicle schedules, variety of positions open, open to citizens from any county. Go to jobs.ArapahoeCo.gov or call 303-795-4511

“COLORADO CONNECTOR” OR “COCO” IS THE NEW NAME FOR FUTURE FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL TRAIN

The rail train is planned to link communities from Fort Collins to Pueblo. The name was selected by more than 28,000 votes on April 6, 2006.

LITTLETON FINE ARTS GUILD

“A TOUCH OF COLOR” . Visit the Depot Art Gallery at 2069 W. Powers, just north of the Buck Recreation Center. Hours Wed.-Sat. 11-4 p.m. Show runs until April 19. www.depotartgallery. orgSIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS

Arapahoe County is hiring. Visit jobs.arapahoeco.gov. This is a new site.

“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/Black-Baseballs-Heyday/

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

OLIVER’S “A TOAST TO THE TASSEL!”

Host a graduation celebration on the full-private terrace. Accommodates 60 guest seated for dinner or up to 85 guests for a cocktail reception. RSVP: nicole@ oliveritalian.com

ASH & AGAVE RESTAURANT NOW

OPEN

Inspired by the shores of the Mexican Rivierabringing costal Mexican flavor to the table where smoke, salt, and citrus lead the way. Fresh seafood and fire-kissed meats. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Lower Level near Neiman Marcs. 720-4643819.

RODIZIO GRILL “THE BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE”

LOCATED IN THE DTC AT 125 & Dry Creek and Downtown Denver, 18th & Wynnkoop

FIRST AMERICAN STATE BANK

Locally Owner and operated. 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood Village.

MOVET - PRIMARY CARE VETERINARY SERVICES

In Home, In Clinic or Virtual. Locally owned woman owned business. 4912 S. Newport St., Denver. Call 720-507-7387 MovetCare.com

NEED AN ATTORNEY?

Call Donald Peterson for a free telephone or video consultation. 303-758-0999. Email: Donald@ PetersonLaw.Co Located at 5675 DTC Boulevard, Suite 250, Greenwood Village.

OLIVER’S “A TOAST TO THE TASSSEL!”

Host a graduation celebration on the full-private terrace. Accommodates 10-15 guests seated or up to 80 guests reception style. RSVP: nicole@oliversitalian. com

AISLYN DERMATOLOGY

Dr. Aislyn Nelson MD, PhD dermatologist is located in Lincoln Medical Center, 11960 Lioness Way, Ste. 225, Parker. 719-992-0127. www.aislynderm.com “We Do It All.”

JOSHUA TREE EXPERTS - CERTIFIED ARBORISTS

Schedule a Winter Arborist Inspection to develop a tree care plan for the winter time.303-229-8777. www.joshuatreeexperts.com/denver-south-co

ROGERS & SONS INC. - ELEVATED CLIMATE CONTROL

Curated Cooling & A/C Services; Radiant Heating & Snow Melt Integration; Whole-Home

Humidification and more. Private Consultations: 720-408-7411. https://rogershvac.com

CARLA’S A CLASSIC DESIGN

From unique gifts to festive decor. Shop small and local at The Streets at Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord St., Centennial. 303-683-0372

GE TREE SERVICE

Trusted & Reliable for 20 years. A Certified Arborist, Licensed & Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Free estimates. Call 303-500-2017. www. coloradotreeremoval.com

THE GARDENS GARDEN CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP

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

COWBOY MOVING & STORAGE

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

THE AUDIOLOGY METHOD

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How should bank accounts be handled under your Revocable Living Trust?

As part of your estate plan, if you have created a revocable living trust, it is important to properly title your assets, or handle their disposition as part of your trust to avoid probate and take advantage of the trust. This includes your bank accounts. Checking accounts, savings accounts and certificates of deposit in banks, credit unions and sav-

ings and loan associations may be titled in the name of your trust. The ownership of your accounts is determined by the form of ownership reflected on the bank or savings and loan records (not necessarily what is shown on the account statements). If you want to place an account into your trust during your lifetime, you must change the title on the account. However, if you do not wish to have the ownership of the trust reflected on the printed checks, you may request the institution to continue to print your

individual name on the checks. This will not affect the ownership of the account.

Another way to title such accounts held in your sole name is to use a “Payable on Death” (POD) designation to the trust, which will put the account into the trust when you die. This form of registration is specifically authorized by the Colorado Probate Code. It would not apply to accounts held in joint tenancy. This means that you would personally continue to be the record owner of the account during your lifetime, but any balance remaining in the account at the time of death would automatically be transferred to the trust. Such an account would read: (Name of Account Holder) POD the John Doe Trust, dated April 24, 2026.

Using the POD will only transfer the account to the trust upon your death and might result in an unfunded trust, should you become incapacitated.

For bank accounts, you can change the title as soon as the trust is established. For certificates of deposit, you may want to wait until the certificates become due, and then renew them in the name of the trust, in order to avoid penalties for early withdrawal of funds.

Before transferring ownership of Credit Union accounts, check to see if any associated life insurance benefits will be available to an account titled in the name of the trust.

As noted in my prior column regarding taxing of a revocable

living trust, you do not need a separate tax identification number for your trust. Instead, you may use your social security number. It is best to consult with an experienced estate plan attorney or tax professional to help with the proper titling and handling of bank accounts under your revocable living trust.

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

Many of my clients have asked: “What are the critical estate plan documents to have?” Merely being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following docu-

ments create an effective medical/ estate plan package:

1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney;

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

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