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Self-Regulation: The Secret Sauce of Marriage
At the recent National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage Education (NARME) Summit in Washington, DC, Dr. Ron Deal, Ph.D., discussed his new book, The Mindful Marriage. He captured the audience with a message about self-regulation. The story he opened his presentation with involved a couple scuba diving. When scuba diving, each partner is solely responsible for following the diving rules. If one experiences a meltdown and the partner must share their oxygen regulator, the dive is over. They are in crisis and heading to the surface. Dr. Deal continued by saying that if marriage is a dance, then self-regulation is the music that keeps us from stepping on each other’s toes. No matter how impressive the choreography or how fancy your wedding shoes, if one partner loses control emotionally, someone is bound to get hurt.
looked like Tania taking a breath before speaking, and David owning his sock habit without defensiveness. These are minor tweaks, but powerful enough to save a Saturday. Self-regulation is essential because marriage isn’t about avoiding conflict; it’s about managing it gracefully. Anyone can love during candlelit dinners and beach vacations. But when the mortgage is due, the dishwasher breaks, and the toddler has finger-painted the dog, love looks like keeping your voice soft, your words thoughtful, and your patience steady. Self-regulation is less about gritting your teeth and more about cultivating humor, humility, and perspective. Sometimes that means laughing at the absurdity, sometimes it means taking a walk, and
Self-regulation is the art of keeping your cool, managing your emotions, and choosing responses instead of reactions. It sounds like something a therapist might scribble on a notepad, but in marriage, it’s the difference between “we survived another Tuesday” and “we are still best friends after twenty years.”
Take Dave and Clara, for example. Clara is a “let’s talk this out now” kind of person. Dave? Not so much. He needs space, a snack, and possibly a nap before diving into tough conversations. Early in their marriage, Clara would chase Dave from room to room, demanding a resolution. Dave, feeling cornered, would shut down faster than a teenager caught sneaking in past curfew. Both were frustrated. The cycle was exhausting.
Enter self-regulation. Clara learned to press pause, literally taking a walk around the block, breathing deeply, and reminding herself, “This will not kill me.” Dave, meanwhile, learned that disappearing for three hours with ESPN was not exactly fair play. He started telling Clara, “I need twenty minutes, then I’ll come back, and we’ll figure this out.” Neither was perfect, but together, they found that regulating their impulses created space for kindness. Their rhythm and dance steps became more choreographed and well-timed.
Another couple, Tania and David, discovered that unregulated emotions can blow up a perfect Saturday. One morning, David left his socks on the living room floor. Tania, who had already stepped on a Lego barefoot and was teetering on the edge, let loose. She launched into a fiery speech about socks, Legos, and why she wasn’t running a boarding house for slobs. David, rather than apologizing, retaliated with a sarcastic adolescent comment, “Well, excuse me!” The day spiraled into sulking, slammed doors, and a ruined picnic. Later, both admitted the fight wasn’t about socks at all. It was about stress, exhaustion, and letting little irritations grow into monsters. Self-regulation, had they practiced it, would have
often it means remembering that your spouse is your teammate, not your opponent.
Dr. Deal continued with a warning: if there is significant trauma from one’s past, it is your responsibility to seek the help and healing you need. Do not expect your spouse to heal your deep soul wounds. He then revisited the scuba diving analogy by adding: your spouse cannot keep sharing the oxygen regulator without resentment building in the relationship. To maintain humor, fun, and playfulness in the relationship, one must learn to manage one’s oxygen tank. Once you expect your spouse to share the regulator regularly, the dive is over.
So, the next time your spouse makes you crazy, try humming a little tune, breathing deeply, or even dancing it off to make the conversation feel less tense. When couples learn to regulate themselves, they discover the sweet music of marriage, steady, playful, and full of grace. joneen@narme.org
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Villager Wins Awards at Press Convention
Well, we did it again; a great staff of dedicated Villager newspaper veterans, led by our talented daughter, Susan Sweeney Lanam, once again leading us across the award finish line with 13 Colorado Press Association Awards plus two Sweepstake Awards in advertising and design. Our ace governmental reporter Freda Mikln received three awards, sports editor Denny Dressman received two awards, both repeat winners, and Barbwire Bob managed a first place column award. Becky Osterwald, repeating four years in a row,
first-place for best legal ad pages. Susan and our veteran multi-talented designer, Tom McTighe, chalked up six honors. Lisa Shultz joining with Tom McTighe for best page design on The National Western Stock show. Our student reporter Ryan Boublik from Kent Denver School won first-place on the BMW golf tournament at Castle Pines that he covered. He’s on his way to Northwestern in Chicago where they have one of the best J-schools in the nation. The award entries were once again compiled by publisher Gerri Sweeney who keeps an eagle eye
BY BOB SWEENEY PUBLISHER
out for award selections. Gerri and I spent two days at the Marriott Delta Hotel in Thornton attending the 147th Annual Press Convention. We’ve attended 62 of these CPA conventions during our lengthy newspaper careers. We listen and learn about new trends in the media world; the growth of digital publishing and the chal lenges of printing and publishing today’s newspapers with rising costs of printing and postage. A Kansas newspaper spokesman boldly told newspaper folks to double subscription prices. This group doubled their price of $60 to $120, and their loyal subscrib ers pitched in to keep the news- trucked to Denver every Wednesday morning. The death of many newspapers may be the lack of printing facilities in Colorado. Two major printing plants, one at the Pueblo Chieftain in Pueblo closed and our longtime printing facility in Berthoud, where we had been for decades, owned by The Denver Post hedge fund in New York City, closed the plant with 30-day’s notice and shortly thereafter selling the building and destroying the printing equipment. We were fortunate to find some great Wyoming folks to print and address our two newspapers every Tuesday night. Our mountain sister publication, The Weekly Register-Call in Central City and Black Hawk is the state’s oldest weekly newspaper, starting in 1862, winning ten awards, including the highest honor for “News Leader of The Year,” given to Don Ireland, our governmental reporter in Gilpin County. Former Villager editor Becky Osterwald led the newspaper to ten awards for the second year in a row in our dedication to save the historic newspaper, founded during the gold rush. The WRC received a first place for photo and design for the Central City Opera being inducted into Colorado’s Hall of Fame; a nonprofit often featured on Scottie Iverson’s society pages.
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MEET THE GV CANDIDATES
Bob Doyle is running for City Council District 2
SUBMITTED BY BOB DOYLE
I am a retired environmental engineer. My wife and I have lived in Greenwood Hills for 30 years, where we raised our two girls who are graduates of Cherry Creek Schools. I’m running for city council to use the knowledge I’ve gained through being an active member of this community to make an even better place to live.
I believe there are opportunities to involve our residents in the process of determining the best policies
to move our city forward in areas like traffic, sustainability, redevelopment and others. Working openly, we can implement solutions that best meet our community’s needs and make a difference in our families’ lives. Much has changed in recent years; traffic is up, buildings aging and some are in foreclosure and even shuttered. We need to be aware of what is happening around us, involve our citizens and work with surrounding communities to control our destiny.
Regarding increased traffic, there are no easy answers, but we need to work together to promote the right capital projects that reduce traffic, improve bike/pedestrian access and safety, and enable transit access, reliability and safety. We need a comprehensive transportation plan that considers issues across the Village and gives residents an opportunity for input into our future.
The redevelopment of property around the Orchard Light Rail Station is an
emerging opportunity. We need to actively pursue the type of development that is right for our city. Given the office vacancy rates across our Village we must rethink the future. We need a plan that promotes mixed land use, and limits density, build ing height, and traffic. This plan needs to ensure develop ments are pedestrian friendly, connected, sustainable and productive.
I am happy to share all my ideas on these and other topics with you. I also want to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to reach out to me at bob.doyle57@gmail.com or call 303-229-1312.
Katrin Mezger City Council Announcement
SUBMITTED BY KATRIN MEZGER
I am delighted to announce my candidacy for Greenwood Village City Council representing Distict 4. My husband and I are residents of GV since 2011 and are parents to four wonderful grown children. Being raised in Munich, Germany, I am fluent in German and English and as a proud American citizen have the desire to give back and serve our great community. Currently, I am serving
on the Planning and Zoning Commission, previous volunteer positions include Treasurer of the Campus Middle School PTO and Board member of the Coral Place Homeowner Association. My background is construction, banking and architectural design, with a master’s in architecture from the Technical University in Munich. My work will be driven by upholding the values and vision of the open space nature of our city,
that includes the expansive Park and Trail system that is an integral part of GV’s high quality of life which our city was built on. That means advocacy for development and redevelopment that is within character of our city and balances economic growth and our high quality of life. Simultaneously, providing support for our businesses and solutions to attract new businesses to keep our community vibrant and thriving. My focus will be on public safety and
Jay Schneiderman plans to listen to GV District 2 residents
BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
City council candidate Jay Schneiderman lives in the house where he grew up in GV District 2, with his mother, his wife, and their two young children. He attended Cherry Creek Schools, then got his Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, after which he spent 10 years in Israel, where he got a Master’s Degree in International Law and served in the Israel Defense Forces, before returning home in 2022.
The Villager sat down with the candidate to find out some of his views on issues facing Greenwood Village.
To the question of what ideas he had to improve the quality of life for GV residents, Schneiderman said,
“The quality of life for GV residents right now is very good. I’ve been asking people what would make it better… I’ve heard that people want composting services to be provided. I would like to look into that and see the numbers behind it—how much it costs versus how many people are interested in it.
We wanted to know if Schneiderman had any specific plans or ideas that he hoped to bring to the job of city council representative. He responded, “I want to gather knowledge, do research, listen to people.”
Next, we asked, “What will you do to increase the input the council receives from its citizens?” He said,
“I started at the most basic level, when I put out my campaign announcement. I encouraged people to email me, so we can meet, have
a dialogue. I’ve already had people reach out to me, which has been valuable, and I hope they will continue to do so, at jay4city council@gmail.com.”
On the topic of city council study sessions, which are informal discussions at which minutes are not taken, Schneiderman would encourage the council to allow citizens to offer input if they have information that would further the conversation. (Currently, only council members are allowed to speak at study sessions.)
“But,” he added, “I need to keep learning how the process works. Do you have to change something in the city ordinances to allow that to happen? I don’t know. I’m new to this.”
To the question of whether he had a vision for future development and redevelopment of Greenwood Vil-
ensuring fiscal responsi bility. Most pressing issue currently is the fight against the constant attempt by the state to take our residents’ voices away regarding land use and zoning matters. I stand with our current City Council who sued the state with five other cities to push back against this overreach to preserve our Home Rule Authority and the future of our Village. I care deeply about our community and am ready to take this to the next level by
lage, Schneiderman shared, “I don’t have a particular vision but there are several issues that have come up or have been around for a while that need to be addressed.”
On the plan to build 90 single-family vertical homes on the 13 acres south of the Landmark Towers, Schneiderman told The Villager that he had concerns with what he saw at the neighborhood input meeting for the project, explaining, “There was not enough street parking in the development, the price point of the units would exclude most young families from purchasing, and the target market of 65+ year olds might be turned off by the idea of three and four story units (even with the option of adding an elevator). ”
On the city’s long-term plan to become the owner of Club Greenwood (Greenwood Athletic Club) in 2030, Schneiderman said, “I’ve heard, ‘Nothing will change,’ but…even if an
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outside management compa ny takes over the day-to-day management, I’m not sure Greenwood Village is properly equipped to own and manage an athletic club of that size…”
Asked if he had thoughts on the fact that the office vacancy rate in GV has been at least 20% since COVID ended, the candidate told us he did not think retrofitting office space to be housing was practical. “Beyond that,” he said, “I’d love to hear ideas from people. I’d be open to any good ideas.”
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Denver Area Panhellenic President’s Tea officially celebrates K
Kappa Kappa Gamma
alumnae host two events in one week
Kappa Kappa Gamma (Kappa) turned Cherry Hills Village City Hall into a sea of light blue and dark blue to host the annual President’s Tea celebrating their own Ka tie Edmiston (in the rotation of 22 national sororities) as president of Denver Area Pan hellenic (DAP). Each sorority attendee picked up a tag with the Greek letters of her soror
alumnae Panhellenic president Katie Edmiston (center) with DAP delegates and chairs of
Allison Powell
& Key host Seanna Mulligan
Colorado
GOP Chair Brita Horn addresses CCRW on National Elepha
selves. Colorado Western Slope’s Brita Horn, ranchwife, formerly elected Treasur er and Public Trustee of Routt County brought her refreshing new ideas and determination to unite the Republican Party ran for state chair and won! She has dedicated her life to pub lic service in response to the terror attacks of 9/11, created a nonprofit fire department in McCoy, Colorado and served as fire chief. In addition, she is a best-selling author. With wit, wisdom and enthusiasm, Horn spoke to CCRW about three topics : wild fires on the Western Slope - requesting prayer for first responders, the establishment of Regional Re publican Offices throughout Colorado with directors and the importance of joining the inner circle of the 2026 Club. The Capitol Club’s August 25 meeting will feature Congress man Gabe Evans. For more information: cologop.org.
ABOVE: CCRW’s Kathleen Chandler (RTD Board and Director, Citizen’s Involvement Project for Independence Institute, past president of Lincoln Club and more!) was selected as Colorado’s winner of the 2025 National Federation of Republican Women’s American Patriot Award
LEFT: CCRW President Dorothy Gotlieb and sound system maestro Gordon Close.
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the tea - Kappa sisters Leslie Murray Kellar and
DAP Board members in attendance: Judy Lacy – Gamma Phi Beta (Treasurer), Katie Edmiston – Kappa Kappa Gamma (President), Kendy Blake – Alpha Sigma Alpha (Immediate Past President/ Delegate-At-Large)
Kappa Alpha Theta Denver Alumnae Chapter President Barbie Chase, Kappa Kappa Gamma Denver Alumnae Association President Nancy Prentiss and Kite
(Kappa)
Ali Ruhl – Kappa Kappa Gamma, Lauren Curley – Alpha Omicron Pi, Lisa Remsikova – Delta Delta Delta, Caroline Ferreira – Kappa Alpha Theta
Tremendous support - 11 past DAP presidents attended the President’s Tea: Kendy Blake (Alpha Sigma Alpha), Maureen Rojas (Phi Mu), Stacey Cummins (Alpha Xi Delta), Renee Verspoor (Alpha Phi), Leigh Ann Kudloff (Gamma Phi Beta), Carolyn Hunter (Kappa Kappa Gamma), Barbara Hofmockel (Alpha Sigma Alpha), Clara Tomsula (Alpha Omicron Pi), Scottie Iverson (Kappa Alpha Theta), Joan Cohen (Kappa Kappa Gamma) and Ellen Morris (Alpha Sigma Alpha).
Photos by Scottie Iverson
LEFT, ABOVE: Keynote Speaker Brita Horn with former Greenwood Village Mayor / former Arapahoe County Commissioner Nancy Sharpe
Photos by Scottie Iverson
Meandering in Mongolia INTERESTING
After Seoul and Taipei, I wanted to visit another Asian country. Fall was a great time to travel to Mongolia, allowing me to avoid the hot summers of the high desert climate and the Siberian-like cold and snowy winters.
I traveled from Denver to Seattle, then to Seoul, and finally to Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital. However, now you can fly United from Denver to Tokyo with a short layover, then continue on United to Ulaanbaatar with a relatively straightforward itinerary.
I only had three days in Mongolia, so my schedule was packed. To save time, I hired a car, a driver, and a guide to pick me up at the airport.
We first visited a massive statue of Genghis Khan. He is the father of Mongolia, having established the empire in 1206, which became the largest empire in history, occupying a quarter of the world. His face appears on all the local currency.
Mongolia is the least densely populated country in the world, and Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city globally. Surprisingly, air pollution is a significant problem there.
Most Mongolians live in a ger, which we call a yurt, and on my first night, I stayed with a nomadic family in a ger on the rugged plains west of the capital.
Meat is a staple in their diet, and they prepared a dinner of lamb and potatoes in a large pot with hot stones. The rugged terrain and climate restrict vegetable cultivation, resulting in a meat-and-potatoes diet.
One day for lunch, we had horse and sheep tail, both common meats in Mongolia and not typically consumed in America.
a few of which I brought home for the special women in my life. Cashmere is not merely a luxury item but a necessity to stay warm
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Western Mongolia, along with the horsemen and Kazakh eagle hunters. However, for me, the trip was just right!
The massive Ghengis Khan statue
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Putting Pawol’s ‘first’ in historical context
When something that should have happened decades earlier finally occurs, does it still deserve to be celebrated as a historic first?
If so, by whom?
Those were the questions in my mind when Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire in a Major League Baseball regular-season game.
In a day-night doubleheader between Atlanta and Miami, Pawol was the first base umpire in Game One and moved to third for the nightcap. The next day she worked behind the plate, calling balls and strikes.
Her job performance was rated comparably to male umpires across the majors, demonstrating that there’s little difference between male and female competency among the similarly qualified.
She was complimented by the managers of both teams and several players.
To listen to MLB’s self-congratulatory pronouncements that weekend, it would be easy to conclude that her achievements were the culmination of a long slog by organized baseball to overcome antiquated societal norms.
As the record shows, however, this historic first indeed was cause for celebration, despite the baseball establishment
rather than because of its ongoing efforts to right a wrong.
MLB is 28 years behind pro basketball in opening the officiating ranks to both genders, and 10 years behind pro football. Violet Palmer, the NBA’s pioneer, retired in 2016 after 19 seasons at basketball’s highest level.
By comparison:
Bernice Gera celebrated her 41st birthday just nine days before she became the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game (at any level) more than 50 years ago. Literally cursed by some of her umpiring colleagues as an “attack on baseball’s male fraternity,” she resigned after calling one game.
A historical marker in her hometown of Ernest, Pennsylvania notes, in part:
“ . . . Overcame discrimination and death threats to shatter gender barrier. Barred by minor league baseball for 5 years before winning landmark lawsuit. Debuted June 24, 1972 in New York-Pennsylvania League game at Geneva, NY.
“Ground-breaking achievement thrust her into national spotlight and opened doors for other women and men denied umpiring opportunities because of arbitrary restrictions . . . “
Three years later Christine Wren, who worked games in the Northwest League in 1975-76 and the Midwest League in 1977, became the first woman to umpire in a professional league for a full season.
She is the first woman to work home plate in a pro game and the first woman to umpire a minor league allstar game. Her chest protector is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. But she never made it out of Class A.
Facing skepticism and doubt about a woman’s ability to handle the pressures of officiating, she moved on to other employment after three futile years. Wren’s last year was Pam Postema’s first. Her 12-year career as a minor league umpire included two years in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League, two years each in A and Double-A and six in Triple-A. She had a realistic prospect of becoming a major league umpire until MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti’s fatal heart attack slammed the door.
In Postema’s 1992 book You’ve Gotta Have Balls to Make It in This League, she details the obstacles she encountered. Among them:
• Although she placed 17th in a class of 100 at the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School, she couldn’t find a job for months after graduating.
• In 1984 she ejected a batboy who, at the direction of players in that dugout, refused her instruction to remove a chair that had been thrown onto the field of play by that team’s manager after he had been tossed for arguing a called strike.
• In 1989 the Triple-A Alliance canceled her contract despite more than a decade of well-regarded performance.
I could cite more examples and some sex discrimination lawsuits, but you get the drift. Which brings me back to those questions.
Jen Pawol’s breakthrough definitely is historic and should be hailed (though it’s only a first step toward equal opportunity and full-time jobs for women umpiring in the Bigs).
But the right to celebrate belongs to those who were part of the struggle, those fighting for a fair chance after decades of obfuscation, and all who see it for the travesty it was.
As for organized baseball and the chauvinists on the field and in the front offices, only hypocrites among them can possibly seek to join the bandwagon.
Denny Dressman’s 17th book, a collaboration with Kansas City artist Anthony High titled Black Baseball’s Heyday – Capturing An Era in Art and Words, will be published in late summer. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@comcast.net.
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Taxes and relocating in retirement: What to think about now
You may dream of moving in retirement for any one of several reasons: warmer weather, plentiful golf courses or pickleball courts, affordable real estate, top-notch medical centers. But for many retirees looking to pick up stakes, taxes are a big reason one state wins out over another.
And that can be a smart way of thinking. “If you live in a high-tax state and are considering relocating in retirement, it could make financial sense to move to one that would reduce your tax liability,” says Vinay Navani, CPA and shareholder at WilkinGutenplan.
A lot of people looking to reduce their month-to-month retirement expenses gravitate toward states without an individual income tax. Currently, seven states belong in that category: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. Two more states Washington and New Hampshire do not tax personal wages. However, Washington has a capital gains tax for capital gains over $250,000 from the sales of stocks, bonds and certain other capital assets and New Hampshire taxes interest and dividend income in excess of personal exemptions.
“Of course, there are plenty of other reasons for people nearing retirement to explore relocating,” says Ben Storey, director, Retirement Research & Insights at Bank of America. “You may want to move closer to family or live in a warmer climate, for instance. But the financial implications of your choice should play a large role as you begin to plan your retirement budget.”
Before you start scanning the real estate listings for Fairbanks, Alaska, or Fort Worth, Texas, here are some tax-related factors you might want to think about.
You get less relief from high state taxes than you once did. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act capped allowable state and local tax deductions, including property tax, at $10,000 (for individuals and married couples, filing jointly). “As a result, people who live in states with high taxes, such as New Jersey, New York or California, may no longer be able to deduct all of their state taxes paid on their federal return,” Navani says. Because of that, some are finding that they owe more in federal income tax. Your cost of living could be higher in a low-tax state. “You cannot look at relocating in a tax vacuum,” Navani says. Look at the overall prices in the area where you are considering relocating everything from utilities and groceries to healthcare costs and your car and homeowners insurance. Low-tax states can make up for lost revenue in other ways that could impact your budget. Several of the states without an individual income tax compensate by implementing a higher state sales tax or other taxes, including taxes on necessities such as gasoline, or charging more for state services such as driver’s licenses or car registrations. Those hidden costs could have a real impact on your budget.
Local property taxes also vary widely even within a state and a state with low (or even no) income taxes may have pockets where homeowners are hit with relatively high property taxes.
“One way to get a clearer idea of the tax implications of relocating is to ask your tax professional to run a projection of what your tax picture might look like in the new location,” Navani suggests.
A new state might treat your retirement income differently. Above certain adjusted gross income levels (plus certain modifications), you could owe federal income taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits. But at the state level, the rules vary, with some states matching the federal approach and others exempting Social Security benefits from state income taxes (often pegged to your total income).
Another potential tax issue to explore is how your new state might treat your pension payments for income tax purposes. Among states that collect income taxes, some states may exclude all or a portion of qualifying pension income from state taxes. Your home state should play into your estate planning. Looking ahead to how your beneficiaries will fare, you may want to compare estate or inheritance taxes in your current and future home states. Most states do not impose these taxes, but in those that do, state taxes may kick in well before federal estate taxes will.
“In addition to talking to a tax expert, be sure to consult your financial advisor about the impact that relocating could have on your retirement strategy, as well as your bigger financial picture,” Storey adds. “Speaking with an advisor can help give you a sense of how your expenses and income could shape your lifestyle if you decide to move.”
For more information, contact Merrill Financial Advisor Andrew Neal in the Greenwood Village, CO, office at 303.689.8043 or andrew.neal@ml.com.
Kimpton Claret Hotel in Belleview Station to host Over The Edge 2025
of building while raising money for Cancer League of Colorado
Kimpton Claret Hotel, the pioneer property anchoring the burgeoning lifestyle scene of Denver’s Belleview Station neighborhood, announced today that it will partner with Denver Over the Edge for its 2025 event to support Cancer League of Colorado. Taking place September 4, 5 and 6, the event offers the opportunity for participants to rappel 200 feet down the south side of the Kimpton Claret Hotel while raising money for cancer
the Over the Edge event this year at Kimpton Claret Hotel,” said Keith Siebenaler, General Manager of Kimpton Claret Hotel. “It will be an incredible sight to watch more than 150 people scale down the side of our building with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountain behind them – especially knowing its being done for a good cause.”
Denver Over the Edge has raised over $3.7 million in the last 18 years and is one of most successful Over the Edge events nationwide. This year, organizers hope to engage more than 150 participants and raise at least $250,000 for Cancer League of Colorado.
Cancer League of Colorado was founded in 1969 to raise money for cancer research and patient care. Now in its 56th year, the non-profit is managed by a 100% volunteer staff and 100% of the money raised is used to fund cancer research and cancer-related services in Colorado. In 2024, Cancer League of Colorado distributed $1.5 million in service and research grants. Over the Edge participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 in pledges and
need no prior experience to participate. Nearly all ages are welcome. Rappellers will descend from Claret Hotel’s Halo Rooftop Bar, the highest elevation bar in Denver. Professional oversight and equipment are provided by Over the Edge Inc. The event will take place from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday, September
for rappellers, donors, and friends at the Kimpton Claret Hotel from 6pm to 9pm.
The Over the Edge event has been co-chaired by Jim Hackstaff and John T. Snow, attorneys at Hackstaff Snow Atkinson & Griess, LLC for the past 13 years.
4; from 8am to 5pm on Friday, September 5; and from 8am to approximately 1pm on Saturday, September 6. Spectators welcome but participants need to register in advance. In addition, Cancer League will host a party on September 5, 2025,
“Each year, we try to find a building that provides a unique location and view for participants, and we’ve certainly found that with Kimpton Claret Hotel,” said Hackstaff. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring Over the Edge 2025 to Belleview Station and raise much-needed funds for Cancer League of Colorado.”
For more information about registering to participate, donating to a rappeller or sponsoring the event, go to https:// www.denverovertheedge.com/
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When prompted enter Access code: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).
IN THE EVENT YOU FAIL TO APPEAR FOR THE TERMINATION HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2025, THE PETITIONER WILL REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT AGAINST YOU AND TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILDREN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLORADO CHILDREN’S CODE.
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 the hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and terminate your parental rights as to the above-named children, in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
Date: August 14, 2025
Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764
Assistant County Attorney
Published in The Villager
Published: August 21, 2025 Legal # 11939
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO
NOTICE OF EXCLUSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, in the City and County of Denver and the Counties of Arapahoe and Douglas, State of Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain lands from such District.
1. The name and address of the petitioner and a legal description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows:
Petitioner: Grays Development
Inverness Subdivision Filing No. Seven, 18th Amendment, lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 6 South, Range 67, West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District.
3. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the area described in this notice.
SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Ronald Fano Attorney to
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7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 303- 645-6600
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,
In the Interest of:
TATIANA HERRERA VALLE, ASHLEY HERRERA VALLE, AXEL JOSUE HERRERA VALLE, ALISON LIZETH HERRERA VALLE, AND LUZ ESTRELLA HERRERA VALLE, Children,
and concerning,
KARINA LIZETH HERRERA VALLE, JOSMAR LAST NAME UNKNOWN, YERLYN LAST NAME UNKNOWN, CHRISTIAN LAST NAME UNKNOWN, LENIS LAST NAME UNKNOWN AND NILSON MARTINEZ, Respondents.
Tamra J. White, Reg. #22049
Attorney Supervisor 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 twhite@arapahoegov.com
Case No: 25JV53 Division: 34
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT FATHERS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding RESPONDENT FATHERS, JOSMAR LAST NAME UNKNOWN, YERLYN LAST NAME UNKNOWN, CHRISTIAN LAST NAME UNKNOWN, LENIS LAST NAME UNKNOWN AND NILSON MARTINEZ is set for September 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM in Division 34 at the Arapahoe County District Court,
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 in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.
Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:
•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div34
•Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.
•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.
If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).
Dated August 17, 2025.
Tamra J. White, Reg. #22049 Attorney Supervisor 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 twhite@arapahoegov.com
Published in The Villager
Published: August 21, 2025 Legal # 11940
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS John H. Fuller, Deceased Case Number 2025PR269
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before December 7, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jeanne L. Clifton 1447 Sumac St. Longmont CO 80501
Published in The Villager
First Publication: August 7, 2025
Last Publication: August 21, 2025 Legal # 11930
NOTICE
CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: August 7, 2025 Last Publication: August 21, 2025 Legal # 11931
DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 303- 649-6355 Telephone
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,
In the Interest of:
BABY GIRL THULL, Child, and concerning,
MEGAN ROSE LUTZ AKA MEGAN ROSE THULL, AND JOHN DOE Respondents.
Sarah Simchowitz, Reg. #44890 Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 720- 800-5788
Case No: 25JV201
Division: 22
NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING JOHN DOE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set on September 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and
adjudicate the child dependent and neglected and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code, or to determine that there is no appropriate treatment plan.
The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:
•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22
•Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.
•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.
•If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).
If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.
Date: August 12, 2025
Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: 720- 800-5788 Email: SSimchowitz@ arapahoegov.com
Published in The Villager Published: August 21, 2025 Legal # 11941
NOTICE OF EXCLUSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, in the City and County of Denver and the Counties of Arapahoe and Douglas, State of Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain lands from such District.
1. The name and address of the petitioner and a legal description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows:
Petitioner: Lokal Communities, LLC
Address: 8400 E. Crescent Parkway, Ste. 450 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Description: Lots 1 through 35, inclusive; Inverness Subdivision Filing No. Seven, 19th Amendment, an Administrative Replat of Lot 1B-2, Inverness Subdivision Filing No. Seven, 18th Amendment, lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 6 South, Range 67, West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Douglas, State of Colorado.
2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District.
3. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the area described in this notice.
SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Ronald Fano Attorney to District
Published in The Villager
August 21, 2025
NOTICE OF EXCLUSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, in the City and County of Denver and the Counties of Arapahoe and Douglas, State of Colorado, a petition praying for the exclusion of certain lands from such District.
1. The name and address of the petitioner and a legal description of the property mentioned in such petition are as follows:
Petitioner: RPT The Glenn LLC
Address: 222 South Riverside Plaza, 34th Floor Chicago, IL 60606-6011
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 2; Tract A; Panorama Office Park II Filing No. 3, Recorded June 20, 2016 at Reception No. D6064646, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado.
2. The prayer of the petition is that the above property be excluded from the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District.
3. Accordingly, notice is hereby given to all interested persons to appear at the public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 150, Greenwood Village, Colorado, and show cause in writing, if any they have, why such petition should not be granted. The failure of any person in the existing District to file a written objection shall be taken as an assent on his part to the exclusion of the area described in this notice.
SOUTHEAST PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Ronald Fano Attorney to District
Published in The Villager
Published: August 21, 2025 Legal # 11944
7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
CONGRESSMAN CROW,
SENATOR BENNETT TO HOLD
TOWN HALL
AUG. 21, 7-8 p.m., Smoky Hill High School, 16100 E. Smoky Hill Rd.
DEPOT ART GALLERY 63RD
ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Gallery hours 11-4 pm. Tue., thru Sunday, Show ends SEPT 8. 60 Professional Artists from the Denver area. Gallery located at 2069 W. Powers, Littleton. Admission free. Ample parking. www.depotartgallery.org
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO CELEBRATE 75TH
ANNIVERSARY STARTING THIS WEEK
IN 1950 SCSD formed eight schools, eight principals, three buses, 43 teachers, and 1,253 students. Today there are 53,000 students.
PARADE OF HOMES
AUG. 7-24. Open Thursday -Sunday Noon- 5 p.m. Free, self-guided tours. From townhouses to 67 custom homes across Metro Denver. ParadeOfHomesDenver.com/ Parade-Of Homes-Map
42ND ANNUAL ALL COLORADO ART SHOW ON VIEW: JULY 12-AUG. 29. City of Greenwood Village Curtis Center For The Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Mon.-Fri 8:30-4:30/ Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
UPCOMING CLASSES AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
AUG .13-SEPT 10 9 a.m.-12 p.m. INTRO TO COLLAGE
SEPT. 17-OCT. 22 6:30-9:00 p.m. PRINTMAKING
SEPT. 20-21 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. HOT ART: BASIC ENCAUSTICS
OCT. 7-NOV. 18 1-3 P.M. COLORED PENCILS
OCT. 4 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SUMINAGASHI
NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORY
CARE: CREATIVE MOVEMENT
FRI., AUG. 22, 10:30 a.m. - noon at Koelbel Library. For adults & care partners, Free event planned for people with memory loss and their loved ones & caregivers. Entertainment: Dance class from Colo. Ballet.
ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD BLOCK PARTY
AUG. 23, 4-10 p.m. Greater SOBO Lounge, 3400 Block of S. Broadway. Info: lindsey@ my englewoodchamber.org
MAMA MIA! MOVIE -MOVIE IN THE PARK
SAT., AUG. 23, 8 p.m., Curtis Park, 2323
E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Free Admission & free popcorn.
HOPS, GRAPES & GOURMET BITES SUMMERFEST
AUGUST 23, 5-8 p.m. Curtis Park in Greenwood Village. Enjoy a gourmet entree from award-winning chef Jimmy Lambatos of Jimmy’s Jersey Street Cafe. Live music, local food & drinks, games for kids. Annual All Colorado Art Show at the Curtis Center for the Arts & free outdoor movie hosted by the City of Greenwood Village. A Fundraiser for Rotary Denver Southeast.
14TH ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL
SUN., AUG. 24, 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Artwork valued worth thousands of dollars will be priced at $150 (or less) from 165 renowned artists. Tickets $12 & kids 12 & under free.
CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 6-8 p.m. at YMCA Center of Generations, 6972 S. Vine St., #366 in Centennial with Robyn Carnes and Amy Tharp. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office will speak about community camera watches and the Blue Envelope Project, followed by Q & A.
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
AUGUST 31. Visit overdoseday.com A global event for awareness and to reduce the stigma of a drug-related death.
CANCER LEAGUE “OVER THE EDGE 2025”
SEPT. 4-6 - hosted by Kimpton Claret Hotel at Belleview Station. Repel down the South side of the Hotel raising money for cancer research and patient care. Participants need to raise a minimum of $1,000 in pledges to participate. Sept. 4, 3-7 p.m.; Sept. 5, 8-5 p.m. Sept. 6 8-1 p.m. Cancer League will host a party Sept. 5 for rappellers, donors and friends at the Hotel from 6-9 p.m. Info: https://www.denverovetheedge.com
WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS
“THE ART OF HOPE.” SAT., SEPT 6 museum of rare, historic, and exotic vehicles from around the world. Featuring the art & stories of Arturo Garcia and Topher Straus
18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker. Proceeds to fund pancreatic cancer research at the University. of Colo. Cancer Center.
COLORADO AUTHORS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION GALA DINNER
SEPT. 6, 5:30 p.m. - ?. Celebrate 13 authors, including Rebecca Yarros, Jim Butcher and Oscar Sladek. Founded by Dr. Judith Briles, author of 48 books and honored with 56 book awards. Limited tickets: coloradoauthorshalloffame.org or call 303-885-2207.
A PRECIOUS CHILD SPEAKEASY GALA
SEPT. 6, 6-11 p.m., Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver. Black Tie optional or cocktail attire. Secure your tickets at bit.ly/APCGala2025 303466-4272. Presented by SERVPRO Cleaning. Restoration. Construction.
CSU AG DAY BBQ SAT., SEPT. 6, CSU campus, Fort Collins. 1 p.m. BBQ at Intramural Field and 5 p.m. Football Kickoff. Tickets 800-491-7267.
NEXT-GEN BRIDGE- FREE INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR
SUN., SEPT. 7, 5-7 p.m. Denver Metro Bridge Studio, 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Suite #135, Denver. Free pizza, snacks & prizes. RSVP dmbsquickbridge@gmail.com
ARAPAHOE COUNTY FREE CLASS “PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED”
SEPT. 7, 4-5 p.m. with Master Gardeners Jessie Asimus & Elaine Davis at CheyenneArapahoe Park Community Garden. https:/ bit.ly/CSU-PGB
BECOME A VERIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
MON., SEPT. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, Denver. Free event. Presented by nationally recognized firearms law experts. Presented by Colorado State Shooting Assn. RSVP: 855-379-8994.
LITTLETON’S DEPOT ART
GALLERY FIBER ARTISTS COMPETITION
Show dates: SEPT 9 TO OCT 11 Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in
CENTENNIAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL
SAT., SEPT. 13, 10 am. - 4 p.m. at the Streets of SouthGlenn. 100 talented artists transform the payment into stunning chalk art masterpieces. New: Children’s Entrepreneur Market featuring over 40 booths from youth ages 5-17 selling their unique creations. Outdoor music concert 2-3:30 p.m. Free Pancake Breakfast 10 a.m. - Noon.
ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN MOO & PAINT PARTY
SAT., SEPT. 13, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 16965 Pine Lane, Suite 120, Parker. Step-bystep instruction and all supplies furnished. RSVP: Georgia Reiss at georgia_reiss@adv4 children.org
PEPPER ‘EM WITH LOVE
GALA BENEFITING PEPPER’S SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY
SEPT. 18, 6 p.m. at Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Enjoy hors’ doeuvres & cocktails, silent & live auctions, an engaging program and a special performance by Wilson Phillips. Tickets, table, & sponsorships visit www.PSDS.ORG/EVENTS or email development@psds.org
ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES PRESENTS ‘SOUTHERN NOIR” WITH N.Y. TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, S. A. COSBY
Hear about his latest novel, “King of Ashes,” a Southern crime epic inspired by “The Godfather. Free refreshments. RSVP: arapahoelibraries.org/events. THURS., SEPT 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial.
BUBBLES & BRUSHES
SEPT. 18, 6-9 p.m. Cherry Hills village Art Commission hosts creative fundraiser at City Hall, 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Drinks, light bites, painting supplies & brushes. Cost $100 for 21 years & older. RSVP: www. cherryhillsvillage.com/art
TREAT STREET
OCT. 18 & 19 - Call for Venders & Community Partners, Event Center, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Park. Arapahoeco.gov
BLUE JEAN BASH
DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave.,Denver. Dueling piano Road Show & Parker Performing Arts.
“BLACK BASEBALL’S
HEYDAY” Capturing an Era in Art and Words, Written by Villager author Denny Dressman and Art by Anthony High. PreOrder Now! https://www.mcfarlandbooks. com/product/Black-Baseballs-Heyday/
CLUBS NEWS
OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH
FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303-759-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.
DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.
ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-3777682.
EXPAND YOUR LOVE OF BRIDGE
New games specifically for Novice and Intermediate players. Tech Center Bridge is located at 6161 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Call 303-915-1229. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30-3:45 p.m. Cost is $8. Need a partner? Check the online list bredgewebs. com/techcenterbridge Also ask about Denver Metro Bridge at 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Denver. 303-757-4774.
WHAT’S NEW?
COLORADO DEMOCRATS TO HOLD 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY IN PUEBLO MARCH 28, 2026 at the Memorial Hall.
RENEW YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Renewal kiosks are fast, easy and issue you tags on the spot? Go to COMVExpress.com to find a location near you.
BUSINESS NEWS
ORGANIC NATURAL MARKET “FRESH MARKET” open at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 106 - Woodlawn Shopping Center. Open 7 days a week. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION + MORE 5 Star Google Review. Transportation Executive Services LLC. Call 720-969-5386.
ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING Upscale dining, engaging events and activities. Call 720-684-5913. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.
TONIGHT WE DINE Fine meats & seafood. Free delivery on $100 or more. Look for The Villager Combo for $100. Call 303-215-0333.
SEMION BARBERSHOP FOR ALL - MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN 5910 S. Univeristy Blvd., Greenwood Village. 720-531-3998.
THE EYEWEAR COLLECTION
Owner Aaron Mozes is a CCHS graduate. Comprehensive Eye Exams, Eyeglasses, Contacts. 5910 S. University. Blvd., Unit D4, Greenwood Village.
BKC KITCHEN & BATH Free consultation & estimate. Visit showroom at 4151 S. Natches Ct., Englewood. 303761-7477.
HEARING LIFE HAS 30 DAYS RISK-FREE TRIAL 5910 S. University. Blvd., Ste A-3, Greenwood Village. 720-362-3903.
SUMMER PARTIES? BOOK TODAY Rocky Mountain Valet. Visit www. ROCKYMTNVALET.COM
KIMPTON CLARET HOTEL Host your next special event at The Kimpton Claret. www.clarethotel.com
OWN YOUR STORAGE OR FLEX WAREHOUSE SPACE Visit MYDREAMSTORAGECO.COM
SEPT. 18, Seawell Ballroom, DCPA, 1350 Arapahoe St., Denver. RSVP: val@
CELEBRATE 40 YEARS , 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency
CHERRY HILLS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
6325 S University. Blvd., Centennial. Call for Tour 720-592-0252
FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Is A Rugged Workhorse
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is a sporty all-wheel drive model that has recently been featured on major TV channels. It was the test vehicle of the week and proved to be a dependable workhorse in both city and mountain drives.
Sporty, with a 2.0L 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine, it provided strong performance linked to an 8-speed automatic USA 4Motion transmission and Mexico-manufactured engine. The combination powertrain works well with an overall warranty that includes the powertrain of 4-years/50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The transmission shift rests adjacent to the steering wheel with an easy dial to D, R, and P. This is a point and drive ve hicle, well equipped with Col- wheels with all season tires, The Tiguan has a classy
exterior design with a VW grille, “Pyrite Silver” metallic paint, and all-around LED lights.
The Interior is a “Grigio Black” leatherette with V-Tex seats and leather wrapped and heated steering wheel. The driver enjoys a power seat, and the front seat passenger has manual seat adjustments. The heating and cooling is controlled by the 12.6-inch multi-function touchscreen. Heating and cooling can be adjusted by simply sliding a glass control to maintain cabin temperatures. The sound system features seven-speakers and has a convenient sound control dial to easily adjust the radio volume.
The Tiguan has the latest safety features along with 10-airbags and electronic stability control and
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brake pressure distribution. Cameras give a clear view for pedestrian and cycling monitoring along with cross traffic alerts. VW has the best engineers in the business and all of the electronics safety features function well and are appreciated in today’s busy highways.
This Tiguan is a tough competitor in the marketplace with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $33,795 for a well-equipped SUV, with all-wheel drive and 30 mpg highway mileage.
An easy drive, plenty of power, loaded with safety features, comfortable seating, front and rear, and easy on the pocketbook.
By H. Throttle
