All American recipients are the highest point officer in their position for their division:
• Western Division All American Inner GuardJoyce Gabbard
• Western Division All American ChaplainLori Gonzales
• Western Division All American EsquireTanya Apel
Tanya Apel was also awarded the Robert Grafton Award, which is the highest point Esquire in the Ritual contest. The award is named for Robert “Bob” Grafton, the senior member of the Grand Lodge Advisory Board who served the Order for more than 75 years.
American Inner Guard, Joyce Gabbard
Western Division
American Chaplain, Lori Gonzales
Western Division All American Esquire and Robert Grafton award recipient, Tanya Apel
Life or death by inches: President Lincoln’s assassination remembered Former President Donald Trump escaped certain death by centimeters. Every day, a few inches or even centimeters can mean life or death while driving, in surgery, in combat, or being a pedestrian, among other situations.
his right ear by either shattered glass from the teleprompter or a bullet fired by a U.S. citizen — 20 year old Thomas Mathew Crooks, a native of Bethel Park, Pa. who was killed by a United States Secret Service sniper.
BY BOB SWEENEY
In the sports world, several inches can mean victory or defeat. Missing a three-foot putt can cost a golf championship and millions of dollars. Several inches can mean a first down or a touchdown. A basketball missing the hoop by several inches can decide a last-second win or loss.
Trump missed death by inches from rifle fire on July 13, 2024. Miraculous he lives on for whatever his political destiny is, but thank God his life didn’t end on a campaign stage in Butler, Pa. Struck in
The 16th President of The United States, Abraham Lincoln, didn’t fare as well as assassin John Wilkes Booth entered the president’s box where Lincoln was seated, watching Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865.
The New York Herald report of the incident said:
“This evening at about 9:00 p.m. at Ford’s Theatre, the President, while sitting in his private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Harris and Major Rathburn, was shot by an assassin, who suddenly entered the box and approached behind the President.
“The assassin then leaped
Patriotism or Nationalism
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
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
where majority rules…Are we? Should we be? Lets look at the 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…”
Jay Davidson is founder and CEO of a commercial bank. He is a student of the Austrian School of Economics and a dedicated capitalist. He believes there is a direct connection between individual right and responsibility, our Constitution, capitalism, and the intent of our Creator.
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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-
ering love and commitment. 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. Rest in peace, dear Karen, knowing that your light will shine on through the hearts of those who love you.
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
Pageantry Presentation followed by Dinner and Dancing to Jerry Barnett Orchestra
Le 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.
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 Rustonthe 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
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
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Arapahoe County Commissioners strip
Sheriff’s authority to spend money
After $1 million was overspent last year and $380,000 was “diverted” to a foundation
Last January, after discovering that the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office overspent its 2023 budget by $1 million, the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County (BOCC) implemented a strong set of new internal controls to prevent any similar occurrences in the future. In June, the BOCC discovered other spending that led to even stronger action.
This first came to our attention on June 3, when BOCC Chair Carrie Warren-Gully appeared at a Greenwood Village City Council study session to share with its members the economic struggles and need for additional revenue the BOCC is experiencing. The Villager reported about the County’s financial woes in our July 11th issue. Other details on that subject can be found in the audio recording in the Meetings & Agenda section of Greenwood Village’s website by clicking on the June 3 study session. GV is one of the few jurisdictions that still does not record its city council meetings on video but the June 3 audio recording of the study session includes the county’s power point, which has lots of data about the economic shortfall it is facing next year.
During the discussion following Chair Warren-Gully’s presentation, GV Mayor George Lantz asked her about information he had received that, “The Sheriff’s Office budget was over by $1 million last year.” Warren-Gully confirmed that what the mayor had heard was true, saying, “We were very concerned. We have been working very hard to put in parameters to make sure that that doesn’t happen again.” She noted that costs incurred by Arapahoe 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 July 9 meeting. Baker is running for re-election on November fifth. His opponent in the election is Scott Brown, who is the father of Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown.)
The action taken by the BOCC was explained by the Board Summary Report from the County Attorney that accompanied Resolution 24-375, also passed 4-0 by the BOCC on July 9.
It began by laying out the authority and responsibility of the commissioners, explaining, “The BOCC has exclusive power to adopt the annual budget for the operation of county government, including all offices, departments, boards, commissions or other spending agencies of the county government, and other agencies which are funded in whole or part by county appropriations, per statute.” It further stated, “The BOCC is responsible for the annual adoption and appropriation of the budget in accordance with these statutory requirements (including) financial policies that extend to all…elected offices…to include the Law Enforcement Authority.”
Recounting the events that led the BOCC to act, the report first detailed the specific actions taken to address the overspending the prior year, stating, “During the County’s quarterly budget review in January 2024, the BOCC learned the Sheriff’s Office had overspent its 2023 budget by nearly $1 million, which is not allowed under state statute.
The Board adopted a supplemental appropriation request to adjust the 2023 budget and required the Sheriff’s Office to implement new fiscal controls to address the independent elected office’s ability to manage its established 2024 budget, including:
The Sheriff’s Office implemented monthly meetings with all budget managers to discuss any foreseeable problems.
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
the County’s established budget process, the BOCC in June discovered the Sheriff’s Office diverted $380,000 in taxpayer funds owed to Arapahoe County to a nonprofit organization. This diversion of funds was inconsistent with state statutes and approved fiscal policies and procedures, circumventing the Board’s statutory responsibilities over County financial matters. As such, the Board has determined signature authority revisions and additional fiscal controls are needed within the Sheriff’s Office to achieve accountability and transparency to residents and community partners as well as compliance with County fiscal policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.”
The Villager’s research determined that the $380,000 was comprised of two separate payments of $190,000 each from the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) made in 2023 and 2024 pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between CCSD and the County for the purpose of reimbursing part of its costs associated with the provision of SROs (school resource officers) from the Sheriff’s Office at Cherry Creek Schools.
The IGA, which The Villager obtained a copy of, provides for an annual payment of $500,000 from 2023-2025 to the County toward the cost of the Sheriff’s Office’s services. During 2023 and 2024, $310,000 went directly to the County and $190,000 went directly to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Foundation, a 501(c)(3) formed in 2022 for the purpose of accepting donations to support the Sheriff’s Office regular functions. The two $190,000 payments comprise the $380,000 cited in the BOCC report.
Sheriff Tyler Brown is an ex-officio director of the Foundation and Kenneth Mcklem, who is the commander of the Public Safety 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
“As
part of the County’s established budget process, the BOCC in June discovered the Sheriff’s Office diverted $380,000 in taxpayer funds owed to Arapahoe County to a nonprofit organization. This diversion of funds was inconsistent with state statutes and approved fiscal policies and procedures, circumventing the Board’s statutory responsibilities over County financial matters.”
– Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners July 9, 2024
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 re-
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Continued from page 10 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
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’
Greenwood Village’s extra cash on hand hits $75 million
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
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.”
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.
One area in which City revenue went down in 2023, according to the Report, is the building materials use tax, which saw a 36% decrease “due to a decline in residential and commercial 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,
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.
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.”
SAVERINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT & HALO ROOFTOP BAR NOW OPEN AT KIMPTON CLARET HOTEL
Two New Dining Concepts Elevate Belleview Station Neighborhood’s Culinary Scene
Kimpton Claret Hotel, the newest member of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, open now in Denver’s Belleview Station, announced that two restaurant concepts opened at the hotel on July 17th: Saverina is the hotel’s ground floor restaurant serving 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 destinations for working professionals, residents and visitors of Belleview Station and broader South Denver.
get a drink or for date nights at Saverina.”
Saverina, meaning ‘the new house’ in Italian, serves urban rustic food created with sustainable, local, seasonal and organic ingredients, and specializes in house-made pastas and sourdough pizzas.
Fresh Caught Halibut, Charred Hanger Steak and Bistecca Alla Fiorentina; and Sourdough Pizzas. All dishes can be catered to gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian guests.
The Executive Chef of both concepts is Denver’s beloved Chef Christian Graves. Chef Graves joins the Kimpton Claret Hotel team from Citizen Rail, located inside Limelight Denver, formerly Kimpton Hotel Born. Chef Graves has been a part of Denver’s culinary scene for nearly a decade and has worked with Kimpton Hotels + Restaurants for more than 18 years.
“I am elated to be joining the Kimpton Claret Hotel team and to introduce Saverina and Halo Rooftop Bar to Denver diners,” said Saverina and Halo Executive Chef Christian Graves. “Both of these concepts are unique to the scene in Belleview Station and are sure to become not only neighborhood favorites but destinations for climbing to the highest place in Denver to
Saverina boasts a chic and comfortable aesthetic that is open and airy with an open kitchen design, large windows, high ceilings and street-front views. The space will be outfitted with a look that's both understated and elegant using materials like exposed brick, black steel, blonde wood, marble and leather. Highlights will include a guest-facing pizza oven and a pasta extruder for house-made pasta.
Saverina offers an innovative take on Italian cuisine from a modern American point-ofview, honoring regional culinary traditions with simple, flavorful and inspired compositions.
“At Saverina we embrace the best of Italy while incorporating the seasonality of Colorado into our cooking,” said Chef Graves. Chef Graves and his team have curated a menu at Saverina featuring Starters like 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
A robust wine program will amplify the Saverina experience with selections ranging from big-name Italian options and classic California Cabernets to a small selection of house blends. In addition, Saverina’s bar will feature a selection of Italian-influenced cocktails, amari, vermouths and other Italian aperitifs as well as locally sourced beers with a couple of Italian lagers.
Saverina will be open for Breakfast Monday-Friday from 7:00am - 10:30am; Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am – 2:00pm; Lunch Monday-Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm; Dinner SundayThursday from 5:00pm9:00pm, and Friday & Saturday from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Saverina’s lobby bar will be open from 11:00am - 11:00pm daily with happy hour from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
Perched 19th floors above street level, Halo Rooftop Bar is poised to become the most 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 can accommodate parties of all sizes and a dynamic design with a dark palette offset by acid yellows and electric purple and textures of leather, velvet and animal print. A large outdoor terrace with direct bar access, numerous fire pits and lounge seating gives guests the ability to relax under the night sky.
sharing and social snacking. Halo’s menu will include items like Crack Wings, Duck Liver Mousse, Brisket Griddle Burger, Sesame + Soba Noodles, and Spicy Salt + Pepper Pork Belly.
Halo Rooftop Bar will be open Wednesday through Friday from 4:00pm - 11:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am –11:00pm.
Director of Food & Beverage of both Saverina and Halo Rooftop Bar is Mac McNally. McNally comes to the Kimpton Claret Hotel team from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver where he served as the Food & Beverage Director for all culinary operations at the hotel including at its restaurant, Panzano. McNally is no stranger to Kimpton properties as he also spent time at Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel in Portland, Oregon, and at Kimpton FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Kimpton Claret Hotel is a collaboration between Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, an IHG brand, DTC Hospitality Investors, LLC, and developer Cypress 16, LLC in conjunction with McClurg Century Investments, LLC, all working in tandem to bring this project to life. Additional partners include
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 Reservations can be made on Open Table
ABOUT HALO ROOFTOP BAR
KGD Architecture, serving as the property architect; KARAMANN, who is outfitting the entirety of the hotel's interiors; and Harvey Cleary Builders, the general contractor for the construction of the project.
Halo’s food menu will feature elevated bar classics geared toward a "food-inhand" approach, designed for
ABOUT SAVERINA
Located on the ground floor of Kimpton Claret Hotel, Saverina is an Italian-influenced modern
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 Reservations can be made on Open Table
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
“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
“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
New facility to support company’s U.S. mission to deliver a smoke-free future by moving legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced an investment of $600 million over the next two years through one of its U.S. affiliates to open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colo. The facility is expected to create 500 direct jobs with ongoing annual economic impact of $550 million and an additional 1,000 indirect jobs* for the State of Colorado as it produces Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouches to help meet the growing global demand from legal-age consumers for smoke-free products.
“PMI and its U.S. affiliates are accelerating their mission to move adults who smoke away from cigarettes in the U.S. by investing in new U.S. manufacturing capacity to meet the increasing demand for nicotine options that are scientifically substantiated as better alternatives,” said PMI Americas President and U.S. CEO Stacey Kennedy. “We believe Colorado is likeminded in its commitment to innovation, economic opportunity and public health, and we’re eager to work with the state and its talented workforce as we expand our U.S. manufacturing presence.”
PMI’s U.S. affiliate plans to break ground on the new facility later this year and to begin preliminary operations by the end of 2025 with regular production starting in 2026. The construction phase of the project alone is expected to create nearly 5,000 jobs related to the building of the facility with nearly $1 billion in economic impact.* Career opportunities at the new facility will cover a wide range of skill levels including po-
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, Swedish Match North America is also currently working to increase ZYN oral nicotine pouch production at its Owensboro, Ky., facility. Ongoing investments in both Owensboro and Aurora are designed to provide sufficient capacity in the near and mid-term for the current adoption growth rate of ZYN with U.S. adult nicotine consumers, as well as capacity for exports.
PMI first entered the U.S. market following its acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Swedish Match’s ZYN oral nicotine pouches have been on the market in the U.S. for more than a decade and are designed as a better option for legal-age consumers who smoke and wish to continue using nicotine.
PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees. PMI is on a mission to improve public health by providing the nearly 30 million legal-age U.S. consumers who smoke and other nicotine users with innovative products that are better alternatives to smoking. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate, and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for legal-age nicotine consumers. PMI’s U.S. affiliates operate smoke-free product manufacturing facilities including the Swedish Match North America Owensboro, Ky., plant that makes ZYN nicotine pouches and a facility in Wilson, N.C., that produces HEETS, the consumable for the IQOS heated tobacco device. Swedish Match North America has a regional office in Richmond, Va.
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
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
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RE-
Because the public has a right to know
1st place - 2018, 2nd place - 2023
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.
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.
1st place - 2018
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
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.
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
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
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”
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
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First Publication: July 11, 2024
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COLORADO FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMENJOINT 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
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.
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
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
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.
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-
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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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