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his right ear by either shattered glass from the teleprompter or a bullet fired by a U.S. citizen — 20 year old Thomas Former President Donald Mathew Crooks, a native of Trump escaped certain Bethel Park, Pa. death by centimeters. who was killed by a Every day, a few United States Secret inches or even centiService sniper. meters can mean life The 16th President or death while driving, of The United States, in surgery, in combat, Abraham Lincoln, or being a pedestrian, didn’t fare as well as among other situations. BY BOB SWEENEY assassin John Wilkes In the sports world, Booth entered the president’s several inches can mean victory box where Lincoln was seated, or defeat. Missing a three-foot watching Our American Cousin putt can cost a golf championat Ford’s Theatre on April 14, ship and millions of dollars.

1865.

Several inches can mean a The New York Herald report first down or a touchdown. A of the incident said: basketball missing the hoop “This evening at about 9:00 by several inches can decide a p.m. at Ford’s Theatre, the last-second win or loss.

President, while sitting in his Trump missed death by private box with Mrs. Lincoln, inches from rifle fire on July Mrs. Harris and Major Rath13, 2024. Miraculous he lives burn, was shot by an assassin, on for whatever his political who suddenly entered the box destiny is, but thank God his and approached behind the life didn’t end on a campaign President.

“The assassin then leaped stage in Butler, Pa. Struck in

Life or death by inches: President Lincoln’s assassination remembered

upon the stage, brandishing a large dagger or knife, and made his escape in the rear of the theatre.

“The pistol ball entered the back of the President’s head and penetrated nearly through the head. The wound is mortal.

“The President has been insensible ever since it was inflicted and is now dying.”

Later a statement from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, said, “Abraham Lincoln died this morning at twenty-two minutes past 7 o’clock.”

Booth was later shot in the head after he was discovered hiding in a barn at Garrett’s farm on April 26, 1865. Sgt. Boston Corbett shot him, and he died on the front porch of the farm.

Lincoln had already freed the enslaved people with the Emancipation Proclamation, one of his finest achievements.

Booth intended Lincoln’s assassination to revive the Confederate cause by eliminating the three most important

majority rules…Are we?

Patriotism or Nationalism where Should we be? Lets look at the

Nationalism is sometimes associated with Patriotism. Take care. This thought process can, and has, led to world wars. Nationalism can be the catalyst for genocide.

Judge a concept by its outcome, not its promises.

Nationalism is Collectivism, it springs from the top-down, and uses central-control to coerce adherents. It is usually generated by a powerful figure. The “cause” always sounds noble, but the end result is not. History is strewn with such nationalistic rhetoric: Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Mao. Not good company.

Dictators are weak, flawed men, who use nationalism to rally the mob to their cause. his soul is empty and must be filled with the transitory and ephemeral emotion that desires power. At heart, that person is in love with power.

He couldn’t care less about life, freedom, individual sovereignty.

He uses Nationalism to quench

his thirst for power, to make himself feel important.

“An authoritarian who, by definition, has low self-esteem, uses fear to rally a mob around themselves. A culture can be so corrupt that this mob mentality might take hold of a whole nation, allowing for the tyrant to commit such atrocities in the name of the collective will. At heart, that person is in love with power. He couldn’t care less about life, freedom, and individual sovereignty. He uses Nationalism in an attempt to quench his thirst for power, but this is doomed to fail for him and for that collective who follows him.” – Mike Williams, Director - LPR, Founder of Defenders of Capitalism, Owner of Altius Financial A second form of nationalism comes from another dictatorial element: the majority. But, one might say, we are a democracy

end result of majority rule, so called democracy.

The Constitution and Declaration say otherwise. In fact, neither document mentions democracy. Both founding documents went out of their way to prevent pure democracy. Simply put, democracy is the tyranny of the many over the few.

Our nation was founded on the concept of the sanctity of the individual. From that principle springs the freedom and liberty assigned to each citizen. When the majority subvert the rights of the citizen, tyranny rules.

Therefore, our founders created documents to control any form of tyranny, most especially, government and democracy: the Constitution and Bill of Rights defined our form of governance, a Constitutional Republic. Its sole purpose is to protect the individual’s right to freedom.

Nationalism incites the majority to oppress those with whom it disagrees. The latest forms of nationalism are ESG, DEI, Cli-

officials of the federal Union government. Other conspirators, Lewis Powell and David Herold, were assigned to kill Secretary of State William H. Seward, and George Atzerodt was given the task of killing Vice-President Andrew Johnson.

Beyond Lincoln’s death, the plot failed; Seward was only wounded, and Johnson’s would-be attacker became drunk instead of killing the vice-president. Booth was captured and died at the end of a massive 12-day chase. Powell, Herod, Atzerodt and Mary Surratt were later hanged for their roles in the conspiracy.

Lincoln’s untimely death had a significant impact on the future reconstruction of the South. His death was a lapse of presidential security as were the shootings of Ronald Reagan in 1981, and two attempts in 17 days on Gerald Ford 1975.

History does repeat itself. mate Change, gender fluidity, the 1619 Project.

Patriotism springs from a citizen’s free will. It’s a choice.

Patriotism personifies the foundation of our nation: the sanctity of the individual.

It wasn’t nationalism that caused the American Revolution (how could it be, we had no nation at that time). Our nation was founded on free individuals acting in concert, of their own free will, to kick out a tyrant. Patriotism fueled the Herculean effort to disband the dictator.

In truth, our nation is not the land, or things, it is a Principle.

A concept based in the eternal.

That “all men are created equal, they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable, and individual, rights…”

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Karen Meyers Sluss In loving memory of Karen Meyers Sluss, a woman of great beauty and immense talent. Karen was known for her grace and warmth, always surrounded by a multitude of friends and family whom she welcomed with open arms into her home, where she hosted countless unforgettable parties.

As a child Karen exhibited her talent for art. She could draw anything. Her early talent lead to a life long career in art. She was a painter her entire life. Later life she went on to get her Masters in Education and taught art in the Cherry Creek schools for over 20 years. After retiring from education, she worked at Saks Gallery in Cherry Creek where she helped curate a yearly National Art Show.

Karen was beautiful inside and out. As a young woman she was the runner up in the Miss Colorado Pageant. She had an infectious laugh and always lit up a room when she was present. She loved to paint and always had a needle point project going. She loved to travel with friends and family and was always up for an adventure. Karen had many life long friendships which speaks to her dedication to friends and family.

Karen is preceded in death by her late husband, Richard Alfred Meyers. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Lawrence Alfred Sluss, who stood by her side through thick and thin, embodying their unwav-

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They enjoyed a lifetime of travel and fun. She leaves behind a legacy of love and strength through her three children: Kimberly Meyers Moore (husband Tom Moore) Gregory James Yanish (wife Vanessa Yanish), and David Martin Yanish (wife Lynne Fiero Yanish), who were the light of her life. Her spirit lives on through her eight cherished grandchildren, Matthew Moore (wife Samantha Rutishauser) Connor Moore (wife Bethany Moore), Riley Moore, Kai Moore, Skyler Yanish, Brayden Yanish, Kaylin Fiero and Brooklyn Fiero, and her two Great Grand Children, Cameron Moore and Cash Moore, who will forever carry her memory in their hearts.

May Karen’s legacy of love, beauty, and creativity continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.

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Denver Ballet Guild’s 56th Annual Le Bal de Ballet is Italian elegance

Photos by Scottie Iverson

ABOVE: Isabel Shaw presented by her father Michael Shaw, Jr. at Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Courtesy of Wells Photography

LEFT: Ava Ziegler, escorted by her father Ron Ziegler, will be training for the 2026 Winter Olympics in figure skating - her cousin Athena Whittington was also honored in the 2024 class ABOVE, RIGHT: Avia Lauchli paired with Bryce Dilworth on the red carpet

Legacy family: Taylor Truitt (Class of 2021), Adam and 2024 Chair Katy Truitt, Hunter Truitt (Class of 2024 and late night “DJ Hunt”) and his younger brother Henry Truitt

Legacy family: Denver Ballet Guild Board member Alyson Graves, son Evan (Class of 2024), husband Chris, son Carter (Class of 2020) and daughter Audrey (Class of 2021) who also sang the National Anthem

Legacy family: Ava Mohler with father Seth Mohler (in the first Young Men of Distinction Class of 1988), mother Annie Mohler, sister Reese Mohler, fraternal grandmother Arlene Mohler Johnson, her maternal grandparents Cindy and Stew Larsen

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Pageantry Presentation followed by Dinner and Dancing to Jerry Barnett Orchestra e Bal de Ballet honors senior high school men and women who exhibit exemplary academic achievements, exceptional character and outstanding community involvement. Denver Ballet Guild’s signature fundraiser supports, promotes and celebrates dance arts in Colorado.

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Producer Arthur Espinosa, Jr. introduced the Receiving Party at the Sheraton Downtown Denver’s Plaza Ballroom: Boland Dodge escorted his mother who is Denver Ballet Guild President Allison Dodge, David Wolf and his wife 2025 Chair Dawn Wolf, Adam Truitt and his wife 2024 Chair Katy Truitt, 2024 Honorary Chair Julie Bearup and her husband Michael Bearup

Young Men of Distinction: Twins – Andrew and Zach Morgan with Matteo Agostine

Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs, his wife Ballet Master/Assistant to the Artistic Director Sandra Brown with the performing dancers Liam Hogan and Catherine McGregor ABOVE: Legacy family: Michael Bowden and his fiancée Erinn Corson (Class of 1996), her brother Peter Ruston Porterfield (“Rusty” Class of 1998), Rusty’s daughter Abigail Florence Ruston Porterfield (named for her late great grandmother Florence Ruston the grand dame of dance and founder of Denver Ballet Guild in 1979), her grandmother Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, and her aunt Kimi Brown (Class of 1994) LEFT: Mothers escort honoree sons in the Grand March to the ballroom BELOW: Class of 2024 honored 69 exceptional Debutantes and Young Men of Distinction at Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

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Arapahoe County Commissioners strip Sheriff’s authority to spend money

“As part of the County’s established the County’s established budget the July 9 meeting. Baker is runAfter $1 million was process, the BOCC in June discovning for re-election on November budget process, overspent last year and ered the Sheriff’s Office diverted fifth. His opponent in the election $380,000 was “diverted” $380,000 in taxpayer funds owed is Scott Brown, who is the father the BOCC in to a foundation to Arapahoe County to a nonprofit of Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler June discovered organization. This diversion of Brown.)

Last January, after discovering funds was inconsistent with state The action taken by the BOCC the Sheriff’s that the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s was explained by the Board Sumstatutes and approved fiscal policies Office overspent its 2023 budget and procedures, circumventing the mary Report from the County Office diverted by $1 million, the Board of County Attorney that accompanied Resolu- Board’s statutory responsibilities Commissioners of Arapahoe Coun- tion 24-375, also passed 4-0 by the over County financial matters. As $380,000 ty (BOCC) implemented a strong such, the Board has determined BOCC on July 9. in taxpayer set of new internal controls to presignature authority revisions and It began by laying out the auvent any similar occurrences in the thority and responsibility of the additional fiscal controls are needfunds owed to future. In June, the BOCC discoved within the Sheriff’s Office to commissioners, explaining, “The ered other spending that led to even BOCC has exclusive power to achieve accountability and transArapahoe County stronger action. parency to residents and commuadopt the annual budget for the This first came to our attention nity partners as well as compliance operation of county government, to a nonprofit on June 3, when BOCC Chair with County fiscal policies, proceincluding all offices, departments, organization.

Carrie Warren-Gully appeared at dures, and statutory requirements.” boards, commissions or other a Greenwood Village City CounThe Villager’s research deterspending agencies of the county This diversion cil study session to share with its mined that the $380,000 was comgovernment, and other agencies members the economic struggles prised of two separate payments which are funded in whole or part of funds was and need for additional revenue of $190,000 each from the Cherry by county appropriations, per statthe BOCC is experiencing. The Creek School District (CCSD) ute.” It further stated, “The BOCC inconsistent with Villager reported about the Counmade in 2023 and 2024 pursuant is responsible for the annual adopstate statutes ty’s financial woes in our July 11 tion and appropriation of the budget to an intergovernmental agreement issue. Other details on that subject (IGA) between CCSD and the in accordance with these statutory and approved can be found in the audio recording requirements (including) financial County for the purpose of reimin the Meetings & Agenda section bursing part of its costs associated policies that extend to all…elected fiscal policies of Greenwood Village’s website with the provision of SROs (school offices…to include the Law Enby clicking on the June 3 study resource officers) from the Sheriff’s forcement Authority.” and procedures, session. GV is one of the few jurisRecounting the events that led Office at Cherry Creek Schools. circumventing dictions that still does not record its the BOCC to act, the report first deThe IGA, which The Villager city council meetings on video but tailed the specific actions taken to obtained a copy of, provides for an the Board’s the June 3 audio recording of the address the overspending the prior annual payment of $500,000 from study session includes the county’s year, stating, “During the County’s 2023-2025 to the County toward statutory power point, which has lots of data quarterly budget review in January the cost of the Sheriff’s Office’s about the economic shortfall it is 2024, the BOCC learned the Sherservices. During 2023 and 2024, responsibilities facing next year. iff’s Office had overspent its 2023 $310,000 went directly to the over County During the discussion following budget by nearly $1 million, which County and $190,000 went directly Chair Warren-Gully’s presentation, is not allowed under state statute. to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s financial GV Mayor George Lantz asked her The Board adopted a supplemental Office Foundation, a 501(c)(3) about information he had received appropriation request to adjust the formed in 2022 for the purpose matters.” that, “The Sheriff’s Office budget 2023 budget and required the Sher- of accepting donations to support – Arapahoe was over by $1 million last year.” iff’s Office to implement new fiscal the Sheriff’s Office regular funcWarren-Gully confirmed that what controls to address the independent tions. The two $190,000 payments County Board the mayor had heard was true, say- elected office’s ability to manage its comprise the $380,000 cited in the ing, “We were very concerned. We established 2024 budget, including: BOCC report. of County have been working very hard to put The Sheriff’s Office impleSheriff Tyler Brown is an ex-ofin parameters to make sure that that mented monthly meetings with all ficio director of the Foundation Commissioners doesn’t happen again.” She noted budget managers to discuss any and Kenneth Mcklem, who is the July 9, 2024 that costs incurred by Arapahoe foreseeable problems. commander of the Public Safety th

County Sheriff Tyler Brown for things like ammunition, uniforms, and training, have been going up.

The Sheriff is a separately elected county official with a full administrative staff but revenues and expenses of that office go through the county’s accounting division.

A month after Warren-Gully’s visit to GV, a public report of the BOCC disclosed another occurrence with the Sheriff’s Office budget that led to a more muscular policy action to control its spending.

On July 9, on a 4-0 vote, the BOCC passed an amendment to Resolution 24-077, already on the books, modifying the signature and other authority of the Sheriff that limits his ability to independently approve most financial transactions.

(District Three Commissioner Jeff Baker was absent and excused from

The Sheriff’s Office will present to the Board and the County’s Executive Budget Committee at a quarterly review to share all known budget issues.

All Command Staff members will receive training and education from the County’s finance department on budget, financial accounting applications, and finance practices.

The Sheriff’s Office will meet with the County finance department monthly to ensure that communication is clear and that relevant issues are quickly addressed.

The Sheriff’s Office will review overspent areas and develop a plan to compensate for these shortfalls as best as possible within the existing budget.”

Then it detailed its most recent finding, stating, “As part of

Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office, is listed as its secretary and treasurer.

Records we reviewed indicate the Foundation has no paid officers or employees.

After this issue was raised by the County, the $190,000 for 2024 was refunded by the Foundation and CCSD reissued it to the county to be managed under standard protocols.

The Villager asked Sheriff Brown for a response to the action taken by the BOCC on July 9. He told us: “The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has always been committed to quality service with an emphasis on integrity, professionalism and community spirit. There is no place that is more evident than our commitment to resources we provide to local school districts. Each school

district works closely with the Sheriff’s Office to determine how we can support each other in the goal of child safety.

The Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) provided a donation to Arapahoe County through an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA). This was not a bill for services provided, but a gift to increase the response capabilities of the Sheriff’s Office. The IGA stated Cherry Creek Schools would donate $500,000 for the term of the agreement. Further, “The County and CCSD agree that this money will solely be used to enhance the ability of the Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services and all hazards crisis reContinued on page 11

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sponse for, but not limited to, CCSD staff, students and facilities.”

“For the budget year 2023 and 2024 the approved line item for the Sheriff’s Office budget for this donation was $310,000. The County Finance Department expected a donation in the amount of $500,000, however only allocated $310,000 to the Sheriff’s Office budget. This meant there was $190,000 remaining to be accounted for in 2023 and in 2024. In 2022, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Foundation became an IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization. The Foundation’s bylaws state the following: “The corporation is organized and will be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Subject to the preceding sentence, the specific purpose and objectives of the corporation will include, but not be limited to, supporting and

“There was no intent to circumvent any county processes, only an attempt to make sure the money was accounted for and able to be utilized to provide resources to the men and women who work to ensure the safety of students and the citizens of Arapahoe County.”

– Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown July 15, 2024 assisting the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office by: 1) developing and providing educational programs designed to improve officer proficiency and safety and to improve community based law enforcement services; 2) providing funding for law enforcement equipment and technology to enhance public safety and the quality of life in Arapahoe County; and 3) preserving and educat-

ing the public on its history.”

“There was no intent to circumvent any county processes, only an attempt to make sure the money was accounted for and able to be utilized to provide resources to the men and women who work to ensure the safety of students and the citizens of Arapahoe County.

The $190,000 from 2023 has been accounted for through the Foundation

and the $190,000 from 2024 has now been placed with the County so that the entire amount can be managed by the County Finance Department and allocated for its intended purpose.

Regarding the nearly $1 million of overspent budget from the 2023 budget year, the Sheriff’s Office has been an active participant in every quarterly budget review and provided a significant amount information to the Arapahoe County Finance Department informing them of our projections.

The Sheriff’s Office has, and always will, place the safety of our citizens as our highest priority. We understand there are significant challenges regarding current and future budgets in Arapahoe County. Our profession has faced very difficult challenges in recent years and as a Triple Crown Accredited organization, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office has nonetheless come through as a shining example of a professional law enforcement organization despite cultural and budgetary concerns. “

Colorado GOP is no closer to unifying as general election approaches

Although fair winds are blowing for the Republican Party on the national front, the situation could hardly be more different for the state Party.

Following the June 25 primary in which state GOP Chair Dave Williams was crushed by radio talk show host Jeff Crank for the Republican nomination for Congress in CD5, which has been represented exclusively by the GOP since it was formed in 1970, voices of those in the Party who felt Williams has not acted appropriately as state chair got louder.

That effort culminated in Todd Watkins, vice-chair of the El Paso County Republicans, announcing he had gathered the signatures of 113 members of the GOP State Central Committee requesting a meeting be called to vote on whether Williams should be ousted as Party chair.

Things got complicated when it turned out that Watkins wouldn’t or

request for a meeting of the State Central Committee is likely not sufficiently documented to be official, according to Party bylaws, he has nonetheless asked voting members of the Committee to appear at a meeting he has scheduled for July 27 in Brighton to vote on whether Williams should be removed from the Party chairmanship because, allegedly: • Williams acted improperly by running for office while remaining party chair, a conflict of interest; • The Party broke from tradition and endorsed candidates in Republican primaries (most of whom lost anyway); • Williams inappropriately spent Party funds on his own race.

It is unlikely any action taken on July 27, if Committee members show up at Watkins’ gathering, would have the desired effect. It is the official position of the Party that the meeting is out of order thus its decisions would be meaningless.

Whatever happens, since it is a two-year term, the role of GOP Chair will be up for official election in November.

Looking at Colorado’s congressional delegation, if historical trends continue, Republicans are likely to hold Colorado’s congressional seats in districts 4 and 5. Democrats are likely to hold districts 1,2,6, and 7. In CD3, voters lean red but it is an open seat with a strong Democratic contender so it is not easy to predict what will happen with nearly four months to go. In the state’s newest district, CD8, voters are pretty evenly split between red and blue but there is a Democratic incumbent and incumbency is a natural advantage. The high drama at the presidential level could have an impact on these races but what it will be is anyone’s guess right now.

Neither of Colorado’s U.S. senators, both Democrats, are up for election this year. Hickenlooper’s term ends in 2026, Bennet’s in 2028.

One area in which City revenue Greenwood Village’s extra went down in 2023, according to the Report, is the building materials use which saw a 36% decrease “due cash on hand hits $75 million tax, to a decline in residential and com-

compared to the Original Budget.

In 2023, Greenwood Village’s actual General Fund Revenue exceeded the amount in its Final Budget by nearly $5 million, or 9%, resulting from higher-than-anticipated tax collections and investment earnings.

Some of the City’s capital expenditures during 2023 outlined in the Report were $2.4 million for the continued remodeling of City Hall which has cost $3.6 million total through 2023, $1.1 million for rehabilitation of noise walls surrounding the Greenwood Hills and Sundance Hills neighborhoods, and $435,000 for water rights in the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve.

The trend of increasing revenue is expected to continue for GV. The Report states that “forecasted citywide revenue collections in 2024 are expected to exceed $68.4 million, an increase of $6.9 million or 11.2% as compared to 2023.”

The 84-page Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Report) of the City of Greenwood Village, presented to its city council on June 3, contained the detailed government-wide financial statements of the City for 2023, along with an independent auditors’ report confirming that GV’s financial records were in tip-top shape.

The Financial Highlights section of the Report stated that GV’s total net position (assets in excess of liabilities) had increased by nearly $10 million in 2023 to just over $250 million, compared to what it was at the end of 2022.

It also said that the City’s combined fund balance—what we think of as cash in the bank after the bills are paid, although it is, of course, invested---was just over $75 million as

couldn’t produce documentary evidence like signatures, texts, or emails from those 113 party leaders that demonstrated what he said was their position, resulting in Williams’ allies calling foul on Watkins’ efforts.

RINO (Republican in Name Only) Watch Colorado, whose website doesn’t include any names of its principals, but whose “RINO Wall of Shame” contains many of the same people to whom the state GOP has attributed that label, including three former GOP chairs and multiple former Republican elected officials, refers to Watkins as “Traitor Todd” and says that Watkins’ effort to oust Williams is not based on Williams’ actions but is motivated by the fact that Watkins and the others who support his effort “hate Donald Trump and they hate you…even at the expense of their own candidates and Party,” referring to members of the Colorado GOP. Despite the fact that Watkins’

of December 31, 2023, and had gone up by $4.5 million since the end of 2022.

Just over $50 million, representing 68% of the City’s total fund balance, was not needed for any legally mandated or as-a-matter-of-policy reserve, hence it was available “for spending at the City’s discretion.” The report also noted that the $50 million “unassigned fund balance” represented “approximately 110% of total General Fund expenditures” for an entire year.

It also noted that “sales and use tax collections continue to be the largest reason for the increase in net position due to unanticipated remittances of sales and use taxes within the financial and healthcare sectors, as well as the professional, scientific, and technical services sectors.”

mercial development.”

The continued trend in overall increased revenue that the City has seen every year since the pandemic resulted in an increase in investment earnings of $1.9 million in 2023 over 2022, “due to a 53% increase in the amount of funds allocated to the managed investment portfolio.”

Regular policy requires ongoing adjustments to the City’s approved budget when its fiscal year begins to account for events such as grants received and other unanticipated revenues, as well as new expenditures approved by the city council during the year that are deemed necessary and affordable. The differences from those sorts of activities result in what is called the Final Budget for the year,

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SAVERINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & HALO ROOFTOP BAR NOW OPEN AT KIMPTON CLARET HOTEL Two New Dining Concepts Elevate Belleview Station Neighborhood’s Culinary Scene

HALO ROOFTOP BAR

get a drink or for date nights at Kimpton Claret Hotel, the Saverina.” newest member of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury and Lifestyle Saverina, meaning ‘the portfolio, open now in Denver’s new house’ in Italian, serves Belleview Station, announced urban rustic food created with that two restaurant concepts sustainable, local, seasonal opened at the hotel on July and organic ingredients, and 17th: Saverina is the hotel’s specializes in house-made ground floor restaurant serving pastas and sourdough pizzas.

Italian-inspired modern American fare while Halo is the hotel’s 19th floor rooftop bar offering libations, global-inspired small bites, and dramatic, 180-degree views of the Rocky Mountains.

These concepts will offer new dining and nightlife SAVERINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT destinations for working professionals, residents Saverina boasts a chic and and visitors of Belleview Station comfortable aesthetic that is and broader South Denver. open and airy with an open The Executive Chef of both kitchen design, large windows, concepts is Denver’s beloved high ceilings and street-front Chef Christian Graves. Chef Graves joins the Kimpton Claret views. The space will be outfitted with a look that's both Hotel team from Citizen Rail, located inside Limelight Denver, understated and elegant using formerly Kimpton Hotel Born. materials like exposed brick, Chef Graves has been a part black steel, blonde wood, of Denver’s culinary scene marble and leather. Highlights for nearly a decade and has will include a guest-facing pizza worked with Kimpton Hotels + oven and a pasta extruder for Restaurants for more than 18 house-made pasta. years.

Saverina offers an innovative “I am elated to be joining take on Italian cuisine from a the Kimpton Claret Hotel team modern American point-ofand to introduce Saverina view, honoring regional culinary and Halo Rooftop Bar to traditions with simple, flavorful Denver diners,” said Saverina and inspired compositions. and Halo Executive Chef “At Saverina we embrace the Christian Graves. “Both of best of Italy while incorporating these concepts are unique to the seasonality of Colorado into the scene in Belleview Station our cooking,” said Chef Graves. and are sure to become not Chef Graves and his team only neighborhood favorites have curated a menu at but destinations for climbing to Saverina featuring Starters like the highest place in Denver to Hearty Chicory Salad, Fresh Basil + Hen Consommé, Brick Oven Sourdough Focaccia, Fresh Mozzarella + Chili Crunch, Roman Style Baby Artichokes, and Tuna Carpaccio + Semolina Fried Sweetbreads; House-Made Pastas including Sourdough Cacio e Pepe, Angel Hair Slippery Noodles, Mezza Rigatoni Rigati, and Bone Marrow + Sardi Verdi; and Entrees such as Vegetarian Ricotta Dumpling, Roasted Chicken Under a Brick, Baked

sharing and social snacking.

Fresh Caught Halibut, Charred Hanger Steak and Bistecca Halo’s menu will include items Alla Fiorentina; and Sourdough like Crack Wings, Duck Liver Pizzas. All dishes can be Mousse, Brisket Griddle Burger, catered to gluten-free, vegan Sesame + Soba Noodles, and and vegetarian guests.

Spicy Salt + Pepper Pork Belly.

A robust wine program will Halo Rooftop Bar will be amplify the Saverina experience open Wednesday through with selections ranging from Friday from 4:00pm - 11:00pm big-name Italian options and Saturday and Sunday from and classic California 11:00am –11:00pm.

Cabernets to a small Director of Food & Beverage selection of house blends. of both Saverina and Halo In addition, Saverina’s bar Rooftop Bar is Mac McNally. will feature a selection of McNally comes to the Italian-influenced cocktails, Kimpton Claret Hotel team amari, vermouths and from Kimpton Hotel Monaco other Italian aperitifs as Denver where he served as well as locally sourced the Food & Beverage Director beers with a couple of for all culinary operations Italian lagers. at the hotel including at its Saverina will be open for restaurant, Panzano. McNally Breakfast Monday-Friday from is no stranger to Kimpton 7:00am - 10:30am; Brunch properties as he also spent time on Saturday and Sunday from at Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel 8:00am – 2:00pm; Lunch in Portland, Oregon, and at Monday-Friday from 11:00am Kimpton FireSky Resort & Spa – 2:00pm; Dinner Sundayin Scottsdale, Arizona.

Thursday from 5:00pm Kimpton Claret Hotel is a 9:00pm, and Friday & Saturday collaboration between Kimpton from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

Hotels & Restaurants, an Saverina’s lobby bar will be IHG brand, DTC Hospitality open from 11:00am - 11:00pm Investors, LLC, and developer daily with happy hour from Cypress 16, LLC in conjunction 4:00pm - 6:00pm. with McClurg Century Perched 19th floors above Investments, LLC, all working in street level, Halo Rooftop Bar tandem to bring this project to is poised to become the most life. Additional partners include dynamic and sought-after drinking destination in Belleview Station. Halo’s social scene will center around crafted cocktails, a robust live music offering, and unparalleled mountain views. There is both indoor and outdoor space with layouts that SAVERINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT can accommodate parties of all sizes and a dynamic design with a dark palette offset KGD Architecture, serving as the property architect; by acid yellows and electric KARAMANN, who is outfitting purple and textures of leather, the entirety of the hotel's velvet and animal print. A large interiors; and Harvey Cleary outdoor terrace with direct bar Builders, the general contractor access, numerous fire pits and lounge seating gives guests the for the construction of the project. ability to relax under the night sky.

ABOUT SAVERINA Halo’s food menu will Located on the ground floor feature elevated bar classics geared toward a "food-inof Kimpton Claret Hotel, Saverina hand" approach, designed for is an Italian-influenced modern

HALO ROOFTOP BAR American restaurant serving urban rustic food and specializing in house made pastas and pizzas. With Executive Chef Christian Graves at the helm, Saverina serves simple food created with sustainable local, seasonal and organic ingredients in an urban setting with unfussy service and a trend-forward beverage program. As Belleview Station’s newest gathering place, Saverina is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Saverina is located at 6985 E. Chenango Ave. Denver, CO 80237. For more information and reservations visit www.

SaverinaDenver.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook .

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ABOUT HALO ROOFTOP BAR Perched 19 floors above street level at Kimpton Claret Hotel, Halo Rooftop Bar is an open-air lounge and the highest, place to imbibe in Denver. Belleview Station’s newest hotspot, Halo features unparalleled views of the Rocky Mountains, both indoor and outdoor space, live music, a menu of sharable bites crafted by Executive Chef Christian Graves, and a beverage program featuring craft cocktails, spritzes, sparkling wines and local beers. Halo is open Wednesday through Friday from 4:00-11:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am –11:00 pm. Halo Rooftop Bar is located at 6985 E. Chenango Ave. Denver, CO 80237. For more information visit www.HaloBarDenver.com or find us on Instagram and Facebook.

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Money Sense Smart ways to transfer the family business These tips from Bank of America can help you create a meaningful legacy while generating a healthy retirement income.

For most business owners, retirement is either a subject they welcome or the last thing they want to think about. If you are looking forward to that day, you have probably already started preparing to move on from your business. Indeed, selling your business — or gifting it to the next generation — may be central to your retirement plan.

Assuming your company has the systems in place to operate without your direct participation, your first step is to get an accurate assessment of its worth.

A professional valuation and tax expert can help you look past your emotional attachment to the company and gauge its true value.

Prior to making any move, consider your income needs in retirement, keeping in mind that merely matching your current salary may not be enough if the business has also been paying for things like health insurance, car leases, club memberships and tax preparation — expenses you may have to start covering. Having a conversation with your financial advisor is key to making the right decision.

With all that information in hand, consider these three options for transferring or selling the business to family members, friends, longtime employees or another interested buyer.

Transfer the business as a gift.

Say you want to pass the business down to a child or grandchild. The lifetime federal gift tax exemption gives business owners considerable latitude to transfer part or all of the company as a gift. The exemption can change annually.

You may owe federal gift taxes on amounts exceeding the exemption, but once the business is out of your hands, it is no longer part of your estate, and future growth of the company will not subject your estate to additional transfer taxes. You may also be able to supplement your retirement income by continuing to work for the new owners.

Assist the buyer with financing.

What if you want to sell the business to a family member or an employee who does not have enough assets to complete the transaction? To get around that, you could lend the buyer the money for the sale in exchange for a promissory note, which allows the buyer to pay you back directly.

You and the buyer determine what terms work for all parties involved. The buyer benefits from the opportunity to own a business, and you receive a steady stream of income from the principal and interest that the buyer pays for an agreed-upon period.

reduced but vital role, such as serving long-time clients that are used to working with you.

Execute a partial sale. If you do not want to cut ties with your business entirely, another option is to sell part of the company while retaining a portion of business assets and income. You will want to spell out the arrangement with the new majority owners in the formal transfer or sale agreement.

That also should be the case if you are turning the business over or selling it to other family members.

You may pay capital gains tax on any profit from the sale, but you may also get a steady income from rent or lease of office space or other assets.

Whatever choice you make, a smooth transition can be the crowning legacy of the years of care and effort you have poured into your business. And you can have the satisfaction of knowing that your vision has the potential to live on for generations to come.

For more information, contact Merrill Financial Advisor Andrew Neal in the Greenwood Village, CO, office at 303.689.8043 or andrew.neal@ml.com.

Even after a sale, many former business owners can stay involved and earn income by serving on the board of directors or consulting.

You might even continue helping with day-to-day operations in a

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Helton entering “Hall” as a Rockie, after all

“Sometimes, your best trade is the one you don’t make.”

—Baseball Wisdom Todd Helton will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Unlike fellow Cooperstown addition Adrian Beltre, who could have gone in as a Dodger, a Seattle Mariner or a Texas Ranger (based on his 21-year career), Helton will enter as a member of the only Big League team he ever played for: The Colorado Rockies.

But back in January 2007 there was a real question whether or not Helton would play for Colorado his whole career.

To quote an ESPN report from January 27, 2007: The Colorado Rockies are in high-level talks to trade first baseman Todd Helton to the Boston Red Sox . . . .

Helton has six years remaining on his contract -- the remainder of a nineyear, $141.5 million extension he signed in 2003 . . .

Rockies owner Charlie Monfort recently said he does not want to tie up so much of his team’s payroll

on one player . . .

The report, originated by The Denver Post, understandably caused quite a stir, not only in Colorado but throughout baseball. Thankfully, it never came to pass.

Dan O’Dowd, then the Rockies general manager (nicknamed Dealin’ Dan because of the many trades he engineered after coming to the Rockies in 1999) told me a different story when I interviewed him for my book Game 163 a decade later.

“That was based on Todd’s desires. It wasn’t a call we made to them. It started with a conversation Todd had with me, but quite honestly, those kinds of conversations go way above a GM’s head, because you’re not the one who owns the team.

“That was an owner-to-owner discussion.

A lot of the owners were involved in that deal. Trading that kind of player is an ownership decision, not really a baseball decision.

“I think Todd wondered if we were ever going to win there. I understood it completely. But I think at the end of the day, he began

to reflect on everything he had in Denver. Playing for one team your entire career creates a legacy that’s really hard to do in professional sports anymore.

“Todd decided he really didn’t want to go, which was actually really good. I don’t think any of us wanted to do that. At the same time, it wasn’t something we weren’t going to pursue if that’s truly what he wanted to do. He’d been through a lot.”

Colorado’s newly minted Hall of Famer, whose number 17 was retired in a pre-game ceremony August 18, 2014, will be feted one more time at Coors Field next month—10 years later, almost to the day.

“Todd Helton Day” is Saturday, August 17, and the Rockies’ opponent will be . . . the Padres.

Boston is scheduled to play in Baltimore that night.

Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 16 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at denny dressman@comcast.net.

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Philip Morris International U.S. affiliate to create 500 jobs investing $600 million in Aurora manufacturing facility

sitions such as engineers, production staff, technicians and quality control, with an anticipated average annual salary of around $90,000.

Career opportunities will be shared at www.pmi.com/us/ job-opportunities.

As previously announced, Philip Morris InternationSwedish Match North al Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced an investment of America is also currently working to increase ZYN $600 million over the next oral nicotine pouch productwo years through one of tion at its Owensboro, Ky., its U.S. affiliates to open a state-of-the-art manufactur- facility. Ongoing investing facility in Aurora, Colo. ments in both Owensboro and Aurora are designed to The facility is expected to provide sufficient capacity create 500 direct jobs with in the near and mid-term for ongoing annual economthe current adoption growth ic impact of $550 million rate of ZYN with U.S. adult and an additional 1,000 nicotine consumers, as well indirect jobs* for the State as capacity for exports. of Colorado as it produces PMI first entered the U.S. Swedish Match ZYN nicmarket following its acquiotine pouches to help meet sition of Swedish Match in the growing global demand late 2022. Swedish Match’s from legal-age consumers ZYN oral nicotine pouches for smoke-free products. have been on the market “PMI and its U.S. affilin the U.S. for more than a iates are accelerating their decade and are designed as mission to move adults who a better option for legal-age smoke away from cigarettes consumers who smoke and in the U.S. by investing in wish to continue using nicnew U.S. manufacturing ca- otine. pacity to meet the increasing PMI is headquartered in demand for nicotine options Stamford, Conn., and its that are scientifically subU.S. affiliates have more stantiated as better alternathan 2,300 employees. PMI tives,” said PMI Americas is on a mission to improve President and U.S. CEO Sta- public health by providing cey Kennedy. “We believe the nearly 30 million leColorado is likeminded in gal-age U.S. consumers who its commitment to innovasmoke and other nicotine ustion, economic opportunity ers with innovative products and public health, and we’re that are better alternatives to eager to work with the state smoking. Since 2008, PMI and its talented workforce as has invested $12.5 billion we expand our U.S. manuglobally to develop, scienfacturing presence.” tifically substantiate, and PMI’s U.S. affiliate plans commercialize innovative to break ground on the new smoke-free products for lefacility later this year and to gal-age nicotine consumers. begin preliminary operations PMI’s U.S. affiliates operate by the end of 2025 with smoke-free product manuregular production starting facturing facilities including in 2026. The construction the Swedish Match North phase of the project alone America Owensboro, Ky., is expected to create nearly plant that makes ZYN nico5,000 jobs related to the tine pouches and a facility in building of the facility with Wilson, N.C., that produces nearly $1 billion in econom- HEETS, the consumable for the IQOS heated tobacco deic impact.* Career opporvice. Swedish Match North tunities at the new facility America has a regional ofwill cover a wide range of fice in Richmond, Va. skill levels including po-

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Slattery’s Pub & Grill is Now Serving Little Man Ice Cream to Satisfy Demand for Greenwood Village's Sweet Treats

Fans of Little Man Ice Cream in Denver’s southern suburbs have a new option to satisfy their cravings for the company’s sweet treats. Denver Tech Center-based Slattery’s Pub & Grill has added a rotating slate of Little Man flavors to its dessert menu, helping to meet a growing demand for locally-made ice cream.

“Little Man Ice Cream has a reputation for providing high-quality, innovative, culinary-inspired flavor profiles and we’re excited to feature their ice cream on our menu, said Slattery’s Pub Owner Bill Psyllas. “Given our location in the Landmark Center and close proximity to entertainment venues, it could be a great treat after a movie, concert, or comedy show.”

Little Man opened its first outpost in Greenwood Village near Cherry Creek High School in April. The shop, one of Little Man’s first suburban locations, has introduced a new segment of metro-area consumers to the company’s handcrafted ice cream, attracting large crowds and long lines.

Psyllas is looking forward to accommodating overflow from the new location at Slattery’s, which serves food as late as 11 p.m. every night.

In addition to serving scoops, the restaurant is also eyeing the possibility of adding ice cream cocktails to the menu, featuring Little Man Ice Cream and spirits from The Family Jones Distillery.

Slattery’s is open for brunch, lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner. The restaurant is also available for private events.

For more information visit www.slatteryspubandgrill. com.

ABOUT SLATTERY’S PUB & GRILL

Located at 5364 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Greenwood Village, Slattery’s offers DTC diners and sports fans a place to gather for brunch, lunch, Happy Hour, dinner, drinks or to watch a game.

The pub is open Sunday

through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Slattery’s also hosts private events. Visit www.slatteryspubandgrill.com.

ABOUT LITTLE MAN ICE CREAM

The Little Man Ice Cream

Company has been scooping since 2008, when it opened its first shop in a 28-foot milk can in Denver’s burgeoning Lower Highland neighborhood. Its handcrafted ice cream is now available at nine distinct locations along the Front Range and in a wide array of retail partners, including local restaurants, indie sweets shops, coffee shops, liquor stores, gas stations, and movie theaters. Aside from its original location, the sister shops include Sweet Cooie’s in Congress Park,

Little Man Central Park based in Central Park, Little Man Ice Cream Factory in the Sloan’s Lake/West Colfax neighborhood, DANG Soft Serve in Park Hill, Little Man Kent Place in Englewood, and Old Town Churn in Fort Collins, and now Little Man Greenwood Village.

You can even have a sweet layover at Denver International Airport on Concourse C with our partners from Tastes on the Fly and the Innovative Retail Group! For more information visit www. littlemanicecream.com

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COURTS 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 ASHTON PARQUET AND AMAREE MORROW Children, and concerning, ASHLEI MORROW, JOHN DOE I, AND JOHN DOE II 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: 24JV157 Division: 23 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS JOHN DOE I AND JOHN DOE II

SPONDENTS JOHN DOE I AND JOHN DOE II, on August 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: • https://judicial.webex. com/meet/D18-ARAP-Div23 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 2598 320 5548 (followed by #, #).

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RE-

Linda Arnold, Esq., 16764 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: July 18, 2024 Legal # 11543

___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: PHOENIX AUSTIN LOPEZ, Child, and concerning, ANGELIC LOPEZ, and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 636-1308 Case No: 23JV426 Division: 34 NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING RESPONDENT, JOHN DOE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set on August 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Division 34 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these

proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

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-Div34 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

• If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

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

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT DOVE CREEK CHANNEL RESTORATION – PHASE 2 (Contract No. CPR20-00007-C-3)

First Publication: July 11, 2024 Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Legal # 11541 ___________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that on August 1, 2024, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to Concrete Express, Inc. dba CEI Constructors, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 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 Published in The Villager

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on July 29, 2024 final settlement with Inliner Solutions, A Puris Company will be made by Havana Water and Sanitation District, for the “2023 Sewer Rehabilitation Project” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, 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 subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Havana Water and Sanitation District, c/o, Nic Carlson, District Manager, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

Havana Water and Sanitation District Published in The Villager First Publication: July 11, 2024 Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Legal # 11542 ___________________________

Date: July 10, 2024 Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner Published in The Villager Published: July 18, 2024 Legal # 11544 ___________________________ 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: MICAH JAMES O’TOOLE, Child, and concerning, MIRANDA O’TOOLE, BRANDON MODLIN, and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 636-1308 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 23JV385 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENTS, BRANDON MODLIN, AND JOHN DOE To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondents, Brandon Modlin, and John Doe, is set for August 5, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe

County District Court, 7305 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 will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected 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).

YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person or by phone. If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Date: July 8, 2024 Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner Published in The Villager Published: July 18, 2024 Legal # 11545 ___________________________

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Public Notice of Contractor’s Final Settlement Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on/or after the 9th day of July 2024 final settlement with Vance Brothers will be made by the City of Cherry Hills Village, for the 2024 Chipseal Project, and that any person, co-partnership, association, company, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against any of the contractors for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors, or any of their subcontractors, in or about the performance of said work may file at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on/or after, August 16th, 2024, a verified statement

The contributor’s name, hometown and phone number must accompany all letters to the editor for verification and we reserve the right to edit contributions for space. We attempt to verify all matters of fact but hold contributors liable for the content, accuracy and fairness of their contributions.

Letters deadline 10 am Monday. Please limit to 300 words.

of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the City Council of the City of Cherry Hills Village, at the office of: City Manager City of Cherry Hills Village 2450 E. Quincy Avenue Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Failure on the part of a claimant to file such statements prior to such final settlement will relieve said City from all and any liability for such claimant’s claims.

CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE STATE OF COLORADO Published in The Villager First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Legal # 11546 ___________________________

Submit your letters by email to:

gerri@villagerpublishing.com 303-773-8313

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COLORADO FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN JOINT DISTRICT MEETING Luncheon on Saturday JULY 20 – DoubleTree Hotel – program starts at 11:30 Check in at 11:00 AM. Hosted by: Cherry Creek Republican Women, Douglas County Republican Women and Elbert County Republican Women. SPEAKER: Michael Fields, President Advance Colorado will speak on the 5 Propositions that will be on the ballot. $36 payable by July 10. Guests are welcome. Questions: Evie Ashmore 303-746-4608 or jeashmore@comcast.net AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM JULY 20, 10 a.m. Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora. Arts & Crafts Room, 2nd Floor. Guest Speaker President Joy Hoffman - Convention Volunteer. Dues - Individual $5.00; Family $10.00.

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER VETERANS HAPPY HOUR JULY 23, 5 p.m. for Vets & Military Spouses. Pindustry in Greenwood Village. Cash bar. Contact Brendan O’Brien to RSVP. 303-941-5764 or bobrrien@elliemental health health.com SAVE THE DATE - JULY 2528 ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR A.C. FAIRGROUNDS - REGIONAL PARK - 11:00 a.m. www. aprapahoecountyfair.com SCOTTISH FESTIVAL AUGUST 3, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. AUGUST 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Rd., Sedalia. Tickets: www.scottishgames.org IRON SHARP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S BACK TO SCHOOL HEART-REACH AUGUST 4, 1-6 p.m. Centennial Park (Amphitheatre,) 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial. Back packs, school supplies, resources,

food & fun to students & families in need across Cherry Creek School District and Littleton Public Schools. Bring donated school supplies to the event to stuff a school bus with school supplies.

96TH WESTERN WELCOME WEEK AUGUST 9- AUGUST 18.

AUGUST 9, Fiber Art Show - Depot Art Gallery; AUGUST 9, Opening Night Concert & New Drone Show at Sterne Park; AUGUST 10, Bega Park Outdoor Art Show at Depot Art Gallery; AUGUST 10, Gold Panning on the South Platte River at Carson Nature Center, South Platte Park.

CENTENNIAL UNDER THE STARS AUG. 10, CENTENNIAL CENTER PARK The Mural Walk project is the City of Centennial’s first public mural project. The murals will be at Big Dry Creek under Arapahoe Road and are set to be installed in late August.

There are four local artists finalizing original art to be submitted for the second round of judging. The winners will be announced AUG. 10 at Centennial Under the Stars.

Upcoming is the Chalk Art Festival Sat., SEPT. 14 at the Streets at Southglenn.

CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN RESUME THEIR LUNCHEONS ON AUG. 13.

Watch for more information on the speaker and RSVP info.

collectible, rare, vintage, and exotic automobiles, aircraft and motorcycles. Live and silent auction, cocktails & fare from Colorado restaurants. 501(c)(3) organization to support kids and young adults with cancer. Tickets at Morgan Adams Foundation.

13TH ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL AUG. 25, 9-3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. A Fundraiser for scholarships. 165 Renowned artists from across the nation. Tickets $12.

Kids 12 & under, free.

WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS EVENING OF HOPE SEPT. 6, Presenting Miss AmericaMadison Marsh at Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport. Benefiting CU Cancer Center. Tickets: www. wingsofhopecr.org MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA - QUEEN’S TEA SUN., SEPT. 22, 2-5 p.m. at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, Antero Ballroom. It will be a fun afternoon of sipping tea & tasting the delights of an assortment finger sandwiches, canapés, appetizers, and desserts. You

will be entertained by the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant Queen 2024 Andrea Kehmeier and club members including the dance group, The Bella Donna’s!

Bring your girlfriends and have an afternoon of fun. Silent auction and Live auction? This is an annual fundraiser. Tickets: contact Cindy Oberdier at 720-217-3560.

BUTTERFLY BALL COLORADO IS COLORADO’S BIGGEST NIGHT FOR CONSERVATION SAT., SEPT. 28. 6 p.m. Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield. Butterfly Inspired Formal Attire. Enjoy a magical stroll through the Monarch Menagerie filled with 400 live monarch butterflies, a champagne welcome, cocktail reception, sitdown dinner, live entertainment and fashion show, and silent and live auctions. See how Butterfly Pavilion embraces the principles of People. Planet. Promise. Will showcase how we conduct global conservation projects with an equity lens in Tanzania, Mongolia, Sumatra and many other locations around the globe? For info: Alex Peterson, 720-531-9362. or peterson@butterflies.org or www. butterflies.org RODEO ALL-STAR MUTTON BUSTIN COMPETITION OCT. 4&5 National Western Complex. For

children 5-7 and under 55 pounds.

Open to 900 kids. Visit rodeoallstar. com MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO 41ST TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA SAT., OCT. 12, Grand HyattDenver 6 p.m. Tickets aperales@ menetalhealthcoloado.org SOUTH SUBURBAN GOLF COURSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY 7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial.

Five leagues have joined together to raise funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” this month. Nourish delivered more than 200,000 meals and groceries in 2023 to those in need. Concerts and karaoke nights throughout the year. Info: 303-705500.

CLUBS: DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.

ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway, Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO RACE FOR RESEARCH LOOKING FOR SPONSORS AUGUST 18. LEARN MORE AT RACE4RESEARCH.COM MORGAN ADAMS CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AUG. 23-25 AUGUST 24, Signature Aviation North at Centennial Airport 6-10 p.m. Fundraiser with

2024 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Boasts Turbo Strength

Volkswagen has amassed all their engineering skills and technology in the Atlas SEL Premium model all-wheel drive. The SUV styling allows for three rows of seats, the first heated and cooled, the second row heated. The front seats feature Vienna leather seating along with a leather steering wheel wrap.

While riding in comfort, the Harmon-Kardon sound system with woofer belt out Sirius music channels of choice.

Volkswagen is one of the largest based vehicle manufacturers in the world and this Atlas is a worldly product with final assembly in Chattanooga, TN. The engine is from Mexico and the trans-

By H. Throttle

mission made in Japan with 49% percent from the United States or Canada.

The craftsmanship is up to VW standards and the 2.L engine is turbocharged and

linked to a Tiptronic eightspeed transmission providing a spirited drive along with overall 21 mpg.

The “Platinum gray metallic” paint shimmers in the unusually warm Colorado July sunshine. The air conditioning works efficiently and the heating and cooling system is controlled by a 12” console multi-function center display. Word of advice, adjust the heating and cooling while parked, along with other drive features with the advanced VW technical components.

The Atlas scores high in the safety realm with an overall five-star vehicle score achieved with a multitude of safety features with both front and rear cross traffic

alert and a full range camera view from all angles. Add in a power sliding panoramic glass roof, LED lighting and heated outside mirrors.

This is a premium model loaded with the latest technical and safety features all included with the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $54,500. VW offers a limited warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The turbo power and the eight-speed transmission work excellent together in mountain driving with outstanding gear choice for the mountain highways. Road handling, acceleration, safety features all make this a well-rounded SUV for Colorado highways and winter weather.

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