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Mile Hi Cattlewomen oppose slaughterhouse ban, advocating for local workers SUBMITTED BY BARB HOWE PRESIDENT MILE HI CATTLEWOMEN

Mile Hi Cattlewomen, a group of Colorado women working hard to advocate for beef and the agricultural industry in our six counties of Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and Park counties, strongly endorses a no vote on Denver’s Citizen-Initiated Ordinance 309, the ban on slaughterhouses.“Agriculture touches every person in every part of our lives, whether directly involved or not. Whatever you are eating, wearing, using— something comes from Ag,” said Barb Howe, a representative of the group.

“If they ban this facility, what’s next?”There is only one business being targeted by this ban, and Mile Hi Cattlewomen believe that it is wrong to single out a single business through a ballot measure. Superior Farms is employee-owned and provides high-quality meat to local restaurants and vendors. Denver’s only slaughterhouse also produces Halal certified meat, which is based on humane

treatment throughout the entire lifecycle of the animal in accordance with Muslim religious traditions.

It was designed in consultation with world-renowned animal welfare expert Temple Grandin. If the ban is passed by voters this November, it will close down the facility permanently, eliminating 160 jobs. While the economic loss related to the ban is not fully known, some estimates rank it as high $861M, with the additional cost of shipping in meat from out of state passed directly on to consumers. A ban could also threaten more than 2,700 jobs including independent ranchers, truckers, distributors, retailers, butchers, and restaurant owners and employees.“The agricultural industry is the backbone of Colorado, and these jobs are worth fighting for,” said Barb Howe. “We urge Denver voters to stand with workers and vote no on this unfair ban.”

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Creating boundaries, especially now Now that school has started, we are returning to a routine, learning to avoid chaos and maintain healthy relationships. To do this, boundaries are essential.

Creating and articulating boundaries in relationships is kind and creates clarity. We secretly know when we can push the limits and with whom we can push them. A student who behaves well with their regular teacher will sometimes act out and clown around when a substitute takes the reins of a classroom. A child will push all the limits with mom but will honor the line with dad.

Creating limits about what you will and will not tolerate in relationships may sound uncaring or unloving. The truth is research shows the opposite. Boundaries do not restrict freedom; they enhance it.

Years ago, an education study was done at a recently built school. Education students at a nearby university asked the contractor not to complete the fence surrounding the playground. The Education Majors observed children ages 5 -11 during recess. All the children, without exception, played close

to the building. Months later, when the fence was erected to outline the parameters of the play area, the students ran and played, even burying their little noses into the fence.

This demonstrates freedom in knowing limits, being informed about the edges of the limits, and going the distance within those boundaries.

Physical boundaries are the proximity to one another.

No one teaches us to stand 12 inches apart when speaking.

Yet, we instinctively know that we delicately move back if someone is too close. As we get to know that person, we feel safe and allow less distance between us. With several loved ones vying for alone time, this example is one with which many readers identify. Think about morning coffee time. To most, this time, in the quietness of the start of a new day, when we pour our first cup of coffee, is sacred. We are getting the cobwebs out, waking up slowly, and enjoying the smell, the taste, and the warmth of our morning ritual.

Family members should be instructed that this is a time to honor. It is so universal that coffee mugs declare

when it is okay to approach the morning coffee lover.

When the cup is full, the line says,“Shhhh.” We take a few sips, and the midline of the cup declares, “Almost.”

When empty, it reads, “Now talk.”

My 92-year-old mom was a great cook. She thought about what she would serve from the moment she awoke.

When she came to Colorado to visit, she prepared the meals. Sitting next to her, she asked, “Would you like more?” to which I responded, “No thanks, I’m stuffed.”

She immediately served me another helping. Did she not hear me? Is this an Italian tradition of overserving guests?

Is eating such an important value to her that my requests were ignored? Thinking about each of these questions, her age, her habits, and the intent of her heart, I choose not to rebuke her and hurt her feelings. I just allowed the extra helping to remain and give her grace. However, I would assert myself and speak out if someone else did not honor my request. Creating healthy boundaries and informing others in a kind and loving way enhances relationships, especially now as we are creating a new routine and rhythm. joneen@narme. org

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Could Reagan, the movie, tilt election?

BY DENNY DRESSMAN

After seeing the movie Reagan with my wife a few days after it was released in theaters, I wondered aloud if it would have any impact on the coming presidential election.

Left-leaning reviewers have panned the biopic for ignoring most of Ronald Reagan’s Commander-in-Chief warts and making him look too good.

But audiences disagree.

The movie is far exceeding box office expectations and, at its conclusion, drawing applause and standing ovations.

The dual cautionary messages—the importance of standing up TO the world’s bad guys while standing up FOR America—can’t be missed.

It’s extremely difficult to condense a life into a film of industry-standard length (i.e. less than two hours, the duration for which most

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movie-goers are willing to sit still). But Reagan manages to hold their attention for 2:15.

Paul Kengor’s 2007 book, The Crusader - Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism, on which the movie is based, fills 432 pages.

At a minute of screen time per page of script, Howard Klausner’s screenplay runs roughly one-third of that.

Remarkably, Klausner packed glimpses of Reagan’s youth and a look into his early years as a largely undistinguished actor into a story that’s really about leading the Screen Actors Guild when a Communist organizer was trying infiltrate it, becoming a politician, being elected governor of California, and winning America’s highest office—while all the time resisting Communism at every turn.

There’s only one Ronald Reagan. But Dennis Quaid is a respectable on-screen fac-

simile.

For my money, though, Penelope Ann Miller steals the show with her portrayal of Nancy Reagan.

She’s believable throughout, though her entry into Reagan’s life seems a bit stretched and her barracuda-like nature when it comes to protecting her man, while visible at times, seems understated.

The key player is Jon Voight, cast as aging former Soviet KGB agent Viktor Petrovich.

Adapting a long book to the screen requires a device to bridge lengthy stretches of the more detailed account, and Petrovich’s narration is that vehicle in Reagan. It works beautifully.

There are moments most Americans—at least those born before the turn of this century, know well—such as John Hinckley’s attempt to assassinate Rawhide (his

Secret Service code name) and Reagan’s famous “Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!” demand in Berlin.

But the strength of the production is the in-depth examination of Reagan’s development from teenage lifeguard and collegiate radio announcer to national leader and world statesman of con-

viction.

There are similarities between the hero in the movie and today’s protagonist seeking to return to the White House—not to mention today’s entertainment industry climate and its resemblance to Hollywood in the 1950s—which is why I wonder if any undecided voters will be swayed in Donald Trump’s favor.

As my long-time boss often told me, timing is everything.

Both Reagan and Trump started out as Democrats. Both were shot and survived. Both are known for speaking up on behalf of America at home and bluntly challenging adversaries abroad.

Reagan, though, was smoother, less abrasive. That comes through in the story of his fight against “the evil empire.”

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Thank God for Our Farmers and Ranchers I read the Denver Post every day; The “Voice of The Rocky Mountain Empire.” Best part of the newspaper is the sports section where they cover so many local, state, and national sports.

Recently they ran an in-depth series on Colorado Agriculture that a reporter had compiled over a year dealing with farm workers with seasonal work permits that work in the Mesa County fruit orchards and herd sheep. The sheep industry is mainly in northwest Colorado in Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt Counties, grazing on vast lands owned primarily by early day Greek immigrants who came to America in the last century with their skills and talents to raise sheep and sell wool.

My Irish grandfather and wife were both Irish immigrants and were in the cattle business in Moffat County. They started with a homestead filed in the 1880s, signed by President Andrew Jackson. In later years, many of the early day homesteaders abandoned their 160-acre homesteads, realizing that life in the wilderness was too harsh in winter and dryland farming failed with sparse rainfall. The homesteads were eventually purchased by the survivors who either had access to water, or family money. During the depression the well- known Gossard family purchased thousands of acres for 35 cents an acre. The Gossard family, thru descendent son Bill, and wife Carol, donated some of their inherited wealth to repair the Central City Opera house. Gossard was a state representative from N.W. Colorado and his wife purchased one of the historic sheep wagons to have on their ranch property near Craig as a piece of agriculture history.

Their ranches were sold to coal companies.

at a time. I haven’t In the early 1900s visited a sheep camp Greeks came to Northin decades and hope west Colorado from Wyoming with bands of that some of the livsheep. The vast dry desing conditions have ert landscape, known improved. today as Brown’s Park, I grew up in Craig was excellent summer with all the Greek grazing with sagebrush, BY BOB SWEENEY families, Maneotis, wild grass, and shrubs, PUBLISHER Charchalis, Kourlis, making excellent forage for Papulous, Theos, Simos, along sheep. with Anglo sheepmen Gent, Growing up in Moffat Coun- Visintainer, Smith, Urie, and ty on second-generation cattle Jenson, just to name a some of ranch, my father and his four the Moffat County based sheep brothers all had cattle ranches. raising families. Some second Our ranch was on a designated and third generation families are sheep trail where large herds of still in the business, but many sheep would be trailed from the selling their mountain pastures winter range in Brown’s Park to to developers for home sites. high mountain pastures in the The Vail Valley was once a summer. Many of the sheepmen summer grazing site for herds would stop by our ranch for of sheep coming from Western breakfast. They visited with my Slope counties. Sheep could parents early in the morning as trail for miles to the mountains their bands of sheep would trail in the summer, grazing along down the rural country road past the roads and finding streams our ranch. of drinking water.( Tending The Denver Post started their to sheep goes back in the Biin-depth feature with a “sob ble with shepherds seeing the story” about the Peruvian shepshining star while herding their herd’s hardships of tending to flocks, the heralding of the birth the dwindling sheep herds of to- of Christ.) day with the lack of demand for These bands of sheep are the wool clothing. The story interlifeblood of these families, and viewed several of the disgrunthey entrust these herders with tled Peru herders about meager thousands of dollars of livestock. rations, lack of food and water, Some of the sheepmen herd their and some mistreatment. They own sheep, especially when all admitted that they made far moving the herds. Otherwise more money herding sheep in they live in Craig or on their America than back home in ranch properties.

Peru. Usually, they would come The herders can feast on to America for a three-year lamb chops, root vegetables, period and return home with a cans of food, and I wouldn’t bundle of cash. It is a lonely, doubt a little deer venison on challenging occupation, to live occasion. They can’t have famin a small sheep wagon with a ilies, but sheep dogs, and this bunk bed, wood stove, barrel of occupation is 24/7, without TV, water, and canned foods. There maybe a battery radio and cell is always the threat of coyotes, phone, but without electricity, bobcats, mountains lions, and and bathrooms. now wolves dining on defenseOne of my uncles and aunts, less sheep and their lambs.

John and Lillian Sweeney, had Coyotes will attack a herd of a mountain ranch way out in sheep and tear them apart for the wilderness with three boys fun, wounding 15 or 20 sheep and two girls. When they all

grew up and left the ranch. Their last living son had a successful career with IBM and resides in Boulder. Most of the Anglo ranching children left the ranching industry, including myself.

Largely, because of never ending hard physical labor and the rise and fall of market prices. We were always told what our steers were worth in the fall. Later in life John and Lillian went into the sheep business, herding their own flocks living in a sheep wagon. They could have retired and moved to town, but they chose to live and work with their livestock. Most sheepmen today can sell their land and retire comfortably, but there won’t be any more lamb chops at Elway restaurants unless they’re imported from Latin America, New Zealand, or Australia.

There is a ballot Amendment coming Nov. 5 to close the last sheep slaughterhouse in Denver.

This amendment should be defeated, and voters should know that there is an immense amount of work to supply that rack of lamb, pork chop and beef steak to your grocery store. The commodity market sets the price, not the ranchers.

The second story in the series blasts the fruit growers in Mesa County, largely in Palisade, relating the working conditions for the seasonal fruit pickers.

The story doesn’t mention the trials and tribulations of freezing spring weather destroying the fruit crops. I owned the Palisade Tribune newspaper in that town for 20 years and know the migrant workers were well cared for in Palisade.

Sometimes you shouldn’t write about subjects until you walk in other people’s shoes.

City folks just don’t understand rural life challenges and believe that the food just magically appears at the grocery store. Thank God for our farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers.

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Full ride to college through Daniels Scholarship Application now open for Colorado students

From now until Oct. 18, graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming can apply for the Daniels Scholarship which provides full cost of attendance to 19 partner colleges and universities across the four-state region.

Funding covers tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other education expenses while students also receive a free laptop. With over 3,000 Daniels Scholar Alumni now graduated and in the workforce, the Daniels Scholarship has had a profound impact on thousands of aspiring college students and their families.

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Better Together like Chocolate Chip Cookies

Don’t tell him I said so, but my husband is a very smart man., I could learn a lot from him. For example, I could learn to worry less.

He doesn’t seem to worry much at all. I could learn to write legibly like he does.

Then he could read my writing in our checkbook. And I could learn to carry less stuff around with me.

He carries his keys, wallet and cellphone in his pockets. My purse is as heavy as a bag of groceries after a sale on canned goods.

Of course, he could learn a few things from me too. For one thing, he could learn to read my handwriting. He’s had 36 years to do it, for heaven’s sake.

He could learn to wear sunscreen, eat regular meals and head to the basement when the civil defense siren sounds so I wouldn’t have so much to worry about.

And he could learn to carry a purse. Then he wouldn’t be forever asking me to put his pen, checkbook, snacks, bandages, pain relievers, phone charger, stamps, socket wrench and tire iron in mine. I suppose I could learn not to exaggerate from him.

As you can see, we both bring specialized knowledge to our relationship. We’re a team—better together, like all the best relationships are. The whole of our combined knowledge is far greater than the sum of its parts in the same way that chocolate chip cookies are better than their individual ingredients.

Except for chocolate chips. Those are really good alone.

The point is, my spouse and I each have our unique areas of expertise. I know how to cook. Or at least I know how to cook better than he does. He knows how to run the snowblower.

I know where we store the extra paper towels and toilet paper in our home. He knows I’ll replace the

empty rolls if he waits long enough.

He knows how to fix almost anything. I know how to break almost anything.

I know that I should never walk in front of the TV when he’s watching football. He knows we’re both happier if I eat regular meals and small snacks as well.

He knows how to keep our vehicles clean. I know how to keep our house clean. I don’t always do it.

But I do know how.

I know how to choose healthful entrees from restaurant menus. He knows I’ll compensate for his bad choices by helping him eat the notso-healthful items off his plate.

He knows how to use every single one of our television remotes and I know how to find them when he misplaces them.

He knows how to sleep at night.

I know how to sleep during the day while he drives us.

He not only knows how to read a map; he knows how to fold it.

I not only know practically every song that comes on the radio when we’re traveling; I know how to clearly and insightfully express my opinion about them.

So you see, we’re smarter together. Our areas of expertise complement each other perfectly.

He knows north and south, east and west. I know how to ask for directions when we need to. He knows how to do math problems. I know how to write nearly coherent sentences. He knows it’s best if he doesn’t disturb me when I’m working on a column. I know it’s best if I don’t let him read this one.

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A Precious Child celebrated Sweet 16 years of service with Parisian-themed gala Founded in a garage 16 years ago, A Precious Child has grown to serve over 57,000 children and families in eight counties. It is devoted to providing children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential.

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ABOVE: Tom Corley (Development Board) and James Eckhart, Jr. ABOVE, LEFT: Lisa Corley (Board of Directors) visits with Chris Grack-Wilson (Grants Director) and Megan Weis (Board of Advisors)

ABOVE: Keynote speaker Sam Chavez/ Precious Perks Graduate who shared her remarkable story of resilience, perseverance and success as A Precious Child Photo courtesy of Jade Martin

Mark Jackson (Development Board), one of The Three Amigos (Denver Broncos fame), stands to relate that growing up he was also A Precious Child and that the Denver Broncos Alumni Charities is gifting $25,000.

Judy and Charlie McNeill with Angela Lieurance RIGHT: Carlyn Taylor of Presenting Sponsor FTI Consulting

Michael Prendergast (Board of Directors), Erica Scott, Trina Conigliaro and Andy Conigliaro (former Board of Directors Chair)

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Multi-faceted fundraiser at Sheraton Denver Downtown set records

From Cradle to Career, A Precious Child Initiatives are numerous starting with the Empowerment Resource Center and reflect the nonprofit’s core values: Respect. Empower.

Inspire. Collaborate. Innovate. For more information: APreciousChild.org or 303.466.4272.

FAR LEFT: Mark Jackson, Rance Rogers (Development Board Chair), Tom Corley and Greg Oslan LEFT: Dale and Karen De Leo

Miss Colorado Teen USA Reece Revious, daughter of Dayle Cedars who is a board member of A Precious Child’s Women’s Guild

Barb Paton (wife of Denver Broncos GM George Paton), Samuel Schwan (founder of Rainforest Flow) and his wife Maya

Eric (Development Board) and Nicole Akerson, Steve and Krista Wiskow, Katie and Taylor Grassby

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BY FREDA MIKLIN I am passionate about government and giving our readers straightforward information that will help them make informed choices when they vote. I am also a licensed C.P.A. and former

Greenwood Village City Council member. Dr. Jerry Miklin and I are the parents of five young adults, including two sets of twins, all of whom graduated from Cherry Creek High School and college.

I am a 9-time Colo. Press Assn. award winner. If you have any questions about local or state politics or government, or something you want to share, email me at fmiklin.villager@gmail.com.

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Legislature needs voters’ approval on seven ballot questions When they start arriving in mailboxes on October 12, ballots for all Colorado voters will contain at least 14 questions that require yes or no answers. Some voters, including those in Denver, will see more than 14, because there are questions that apply only to their jurisdiction, e.g., whether to increase the local sales tax in Denver to build more affordable housing.

Last week, we wrote about the seven statewide ballot initiatives that came from individuals collecting at least 124,238 signatures from voters on petitions.

This week, we will cover the seven ballot initiatives from the state legislature, which need voter approval to become law or amend the state constitution.

Proposition JJ: Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue When Colorado voters legalized sports betting in November 2019, the language of the new law allocated the 10% state tax on casinos’ net sports betting proceeds: 1) for administrative costs of the Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming for sports betting; 2) six percent to reimburse recipients of the then-current gaming tax who lost revenue because of the new law; 3) to the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund for water projects under the State Water Plan, which would get whatever money was left.

The amount that would go to the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund was estimated at $29 million. Under TABOR, once estimated, that amount constituted a limit beyond which money could only be retained with voter approval, even though it was being used for the same purpose.

Estimates of net tax revenue from sports betting for FY 202324 and the two years following now exceed $29 million. This measure would give voter approval to allow amounts over $29 million generated by the 10% tax on sports gambling in excess of amounts required for the purposes outlined in 1) and 2) above, to be retained in the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund (not spent) without specific voter approval each year.

It was approved in the state House 59-1 and the state Senate 33-2. Gov. Polis signed it on May 20, 2024.

Proposition KK: Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Colorado ranks last among the states in its funding for mental health. This measure would impose a new 6.5% sales tax on firearms and ammunition that is expected to generate $39 million annually “to fund mental health services, including for military veterans and at-risk youth, school safety and gun violence prevention, and support services for victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes.”

The bill placing this measure on the ballot was passed by the Democrats in the legislature without Republican support. Gov. Polis signed it on June 5, 2024.

Amendment G: Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with a Disability The state constitution allows Colorado veterans who have a 100% permanent disability that is service-connected to claim a property tax exemption for part of the actual value of their primary residence. This measure would extend

that benefit to veterans who have individual unemployability status, as determined by the U.S. department of veterans’ affairs.

This concurrent resolution was passed unanimously by both chambers of the general assembly in spring 2023 for inclusion on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

Amendment H: Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality The legislature has determined that the current method for reviewing actions of and disciplining judges in Colorado by the commission on judicial discipline (commission) is not sufficient.

This set of constitutional amendments brings the elected legislature into the process of appointing the commission and creates an independent judicial discipline adjudicative board (board) that will hear appeals of the commission’s orders of informal remedial action concerning judges. The board will also include citizens who are not lawyers and adds transparency to the process where appropriate, while protecting privacy as needed.

This concurrent resolution was passed nearly unanimously on May 8, 2023 for inclusion on the November 5, 2024 ballot.

Amendment I – Constitutional Bail Exemption for First Degree Murder The Colorado Constitution prohibits the release on bail of anyone charged with “a capital crime,” which means a crime for which the death penalty could be imposed. In 2020, Colorado repealed the death penalty hence the term capital crime is no longer applicable in this state, but the public, as represented by its legislature, does not want anyone for whom

there is strong evidence of having committed first degree murder, to be at liberty while awaiting trial.

This amendment accomplishes that goal.

Amendment J – Repealing the Constitutional Definition of Marriage The amendment repeals the provision in the Colorado constitution that states that a marriage is only valid if it is between one man and one woman. A 2015 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court made that provision unenforceable.

The concurrent resolution was passed in the state Senate on April 29, 2024 on a bipartisan basis and in the state House on May 4, 2024 without Republican support.

Amendment K – Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines This measure gives the secretary of state one extra week to organize and prepare all the information that goes on ballots by making initiative petitions, referendum petitions, information from the nonpartisan research staff of the general assembly, and notices of intent to run for re-election from Colorado judges due one week earlier than they are presently.

Because the dates are enshrined in the state constitution, this effort requires a constitutional amendment.

This concurrent resolution passed the legislature 94-1. Larimer County Rep. Ron Weinberg was the sole no vote in the general assembly.

Amendments JJ, KK, J and K will be adopted if they win a simple majority of the vote. Amendments G, H, and I need to get 55% of the votes cast to be adopted.

away by the Save Our Village Alberta Development is back with a plan swept movement, led by current GV City Members Dave Kerber and for 54 townhomes on five acres at the old Council Anne Ingebretsen, along with former Council Member Jerry Presley. All three, who had previously served Marilyn Hickey Ministries property eight years, were returned to the city

After its planning and zoning commission (P & Z) endorsed the proposal on a 6-1 vote, on September 15, the Greenwood Village City Council gave preliminary approval to a plan to build 54 attached townhomes, along with two retail pads and an unnamed “high-end grocery store,” on the former Marilyn Hickey Ministries property at 8081 E. Orchard Road, just west of I-25, near the Doubletree Hotel. There was universal praise for the project by the five members of the city council who were present at the meeting (Council Members Anne Ingebretsen, Donna Johnston, and Ann Nelson were absent). Mayor ProTem Dave Kerber, who represents the area in which it is located, said, “I’m very excited

about this project. It looks like a beautiful project,” offering special praise to the developer’s traffic engineer, “It was a fantastic report…

Thank you.”

The unidentified grocery store has long been loudly whispered to be Whole Foods, and photos of Whole Foods are included in the renderings presented to the City, but the developer has never confirmed it. At the hearing for the project on September 3, a P & Z member asked Don Provost, founding principal of Alberta Development Partners, whether a specialty grocer had been identified.

Provost said yes, but that he was legally bound to keep the name confidential, at which point Brian Strandes, P & Z Chair, interjected,

“That’s not our concern, anyway.”

Longtime GV residents will remember Alberta Development Partners as the company that floated a proposal to build a very oversized mixed-use development that was to include a Whole Foods grocery store, for-sale and for-rent multifamily residential, retail, and offices across 24 acres that included the site of the current project, back in 2016.

Alberta bought the property from Marilyn Hickey Ministries for $14,813,876 on February 17, 2017 in anticipation of completing that project. It was much too big for Greenwood Village and never even made it to P & Z for review, let alone the city council, before the idea of redeveloping anything in the area was

council by the voters in 2017, after vowing to reject any redevelopment proposal that would bring increased traffic to the vicinity. In 2018, Kerber led the effort to revise the city’s comprehensive plan for the area that includes 8081 E. Orchard Road to strongly discourage any new residential development except single family homes on at least one-fourth of an acre.

No residential development has been proposed for that area by any developer since 2017, until now.

There has been minimal redevelopment of a few two-story office buildings nearby. The largest property in the area, the three-building, sev-

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en-story, Triad office complex on 22 acres, is in foreclosure. In recent years, the Marilyn Hickey building, which has been boarded up for more than five years, has seen more than its share of intruders and crime.

Alberta is proposing to build the 54-unit Orchard Townhomes on the north half of the 10-acre property. The grocery store and two smaller retail pads, along with surface parking for both, is to be constructed on the south half. The townhomes will be spread among 13 buildings with two to seven attached units contained in each.

Approval of the development required council to agree to four separate exceptions to the zoning code: 1. Exceeding the maximum allowed parking ground

coverage of 40%; 2. Parking lot encroachment Orchard Road Setback; 3. Parking lot encroachment I-25 Setback; 4. Retaining walls over 4 feet in height without tiering.

The construction of 54 units on approximately five acres, the size of the north half of the property, calculates out to 10.8 units per acre. GV’s current comprehensive plan, adopted in January 2019, states that, “Higher density residential development will be discouraged” in the area in which this project is proposed. It defines “higher density” as exceeding four units per acre.

The traffic study for the development proposal states that this development “is expected to generate a total of approximately 4,000 daily trips, both inbound and outbound, within a

This is a rendering of The Orchard Townhomes development with the residences at the top and the commercial buildings on each side of the parking lot.

24-hour weekday.”

At the hearing on September 3, several members of P & Z expressed concern about the traffic that this development

would bring to the area, but in the end, only one, Randy Davis, voted no for that reason.

Many have long complained that Greenwood Village lacks

high-end, for-sale townhomes for empty nesters seeking to downsize and stay in the area.

Many feel that this project could begin to address that need.

She shared, “Every Local leaders gather to hear from Arapahoe health.” year, 50 to 75 children in our state spend over three months either an emergency room, County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully ina detention center, a hotel

Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village (CHV) was the setting for a September 10 event honoring Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners Chair Carrie Warren-Gully, running for a second four-year term in November.

The event was hosted by Paula Herzmark, High Line Canal Conservancy (HLCC) board chair and CEO of Hart Center for Public Service, Al Blum and Rob Eber, members of the CHV City Council, Laura Christman, former CHV Mayor, Robert House, M.D., Secretary of the Board of Directors of AllHealth Network, Keith Larson, Chief Business Officer and CFO of AllHealth Network, and Mike and Harriet LaMair.

Harriet is the longtime CEO of the HLCC. Paula Herzmark said, of Warren-Gully, “She is more than a county commissioner. She is someone who has dedicated her life to improving the lives of the people she serves, in education, in mental health, in open space, parks, and trails. In so many ways that touch the lives of our citizens, Carrie has made a difference.”

Warren-Gully also introduced her husband of 34 years, Jim Gully. They met when she played clarinet and he played saxophone in the Englewood High School marching band. Carrie and Jim are the parents of three sons who grew up in the Littleton Public Schools.

Looking back at her first term, Warren-Gully talked about taking office during the COVID pandemic and working with the first Arapahoe County Board of Health after Douglas County and Adams County abandoned the Tri-County Health De-

From left to right, Paula Herzmark, Dr. Robert House, Carrie Warren-Gully, Harriet LaMair, and Rob Eber

From left to right, Al Blum, Earl Hoellen, Laura Christman, and Doug Tisdale

partment and the economies of scale it had brought. The stand-alone health department, about which commissioners had no choice, resulted in adding over $3 million to the county budget.

Navigating the pandemic was also a huge challenge.

She related, “We knew we had to commit to our schools…support our businesses…decide how to use the dollars from the federal government to give them that support. We also had to support our families. People had lost their jobs…It’s only through partnerships, all of us working together, that we were able to figure

these things out.” The many partnerships, especially with its cities, has led to a strong economy in Arapahoe County, she said.

Warren-Gully also shared about the efforts of the Arapahoe County Health Department to expand its services in the area of environmental health, including restaurant and food truck inspections, as well as child care center inspections, to keep the public safe, something Warren-Gully noted is very important to its city partners.

She talked about the county’s Human Services Department, explaining that they provide, “a lot of our support

Photos by Freda Miklin

network, a lot of our safety net. Cities do not really get involved in this work. It’s all at the county level,” noting that over 700 people work in the Human Services Department, “because we have over 600,000 people and we are seeing the caseloads increase with the number of families who need support, as well as individuals who need help in the areas of food, mental health, and being first-time mothers.”

A former member of the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education, Warren-Gully said that Colorado ranks 50th among the states “in our investment in mental

room with a case worker, or human services offices being transferred around because there’s nowhere for these young people to go. Many times, we send them out of state, away from their families and their community, for them to heal and do the work they need to do (because we do not have the facilities to serve them). These are critical investments that we need to be making.”

Using COVID dollars, she shared, Arapahoe County has formed a Homelessness Coordinating Committee “to make sure we are being efficient about the way we serve people experiencing homelessness, and (figuring out) how we keep people from becoming unhoused, as we support families.”

She talked about the coming challenge of having enough of the types of housing that will be needed as Arapahoe County becomes the most populous of the state’s 64 counties by 2030, and as its population of those over 65 years old exceeds its population of those under 18, also projected to occur soon.

As one of only 10 counties left in the state that has not yet “de-Bruced,” the Board of County Commissioners recently voted to ask county residents to allow it to retain the revenue it receives from current taxes. Warren-Gully noted that Arapahoe County had to reduce its mill levy this year by $74 million, constituting about 25% of its budget, because of TABOR, something that was and has been largely invisible to residents but that has caused a huge strain on county finances.

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puzzles Come out and play! solving after laughing at a joke or watchI have seen tee shirts that declare, “I do not want to adult today.” Life is way too serious, and we have all been through a lot in the last few years. With a looming election, national division, and all that the country has

been through, people are tired of being afraid and stressed. What does it mean to be an adult? Does it mean we forget to play and be silly? According to research, it should not. Data show that people have an easier time

ing a comedy show. Having fun and being silly facilitates neuro-connections for mental relaxation and creativity. Playing also has been shown to activate pleasure centers in the brain and release positive neurochemicals that make us calmer and more resilient. A sense of humor is always in the top three characteristics when choosing a mate.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina found that positive emotions and humor increase our cognitive capabilities by expanding our visual attention, making us more awake and alert, and improving our ability to connect with others. Play is a way to get out of a funk and can help us reduce tension and anxiety.

A hearty and robust belly laugh improves physical health. Doing it regularly has been linked to decreased stress and inflammation.

One of the reasons play is so fun is that it helps us be totally in the moment, allow-

ing us to feel alive and happy.

If you watch young children play, they lose themselves and are totally immersed in an activity, which sometimes makes it hard for them to do what their parents want them to do.

Play connects us. I was moved by a story I heard years ago. During a Christmas Day truce in WWII, the English soldiers brought a soccer ball, and a lively game ensued with the enemy. The Christmas truce became a celebration of love and connection, bringing mortal enemies together for a moment.

This is a reminder that the ability to laugh, have fun, let go, and be present for just a moment helps us bring the lightness of life to fruition. As a world traveler, I get tickled when people of different cultures and races find humor in the same thing and belly laugh together. It promotes the highest form of humanity and our mutual desire for happiness, love, and fundamental intercon-

nectedness.

As I discovered the many benefits of play, I was thinking about adolescents’ mental health. The rate of teen suicide in Colorado has increased by 58% in 3 years, making it the cause of 1 in 5 adolescent deaths. Why is this happening? Peter Gray, Ph.D., a research professor at Boston College, opines that the decline of play may cause a reduction in the sense of control and intrinsic goals and a rise in anxiety and depression. He says that children’s freedom to play and explore, independent of direct adult guidance and direction, has declined.

Young people are engrossed in performance and making the grade. They are overscheduled, and social media consumes much of their free time. Games, activities, play, and humor must be increased in adolescents’ lives to experience abundant joy.

Let’s work together to help children and adults experience the joy and pleasure of play. It is good for our mental health and our relationships. joneen@ narme.org

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‘Dynamic’ kickoffs still lacking in NFL The National Football League hasn’t asked for my help, but I have a suggestion that might accomplish what the new kickoff rules were intended to achieve.

But first, let’s look at the problem as articulated by the NFL and the new rules that were supposed to solve it.

“To address the lowest kickoff return rate in NFL history during the 2023 season and an unacceptable injury rate on kickoffs prior to that,” the league declared with some fnafare, “NFL clubs have approved new kickoff rules for the 2024 season.”

The league’s online “New Dynamic Kickoff Rule Explainer,” which can be found at https://operations.nfl. com/the-rules/rules-changes/new-dynamic-kickoff-rule-explainer/, covers the “Dynamic Kickoff Rule” in detail, if you want to know every possible situation.

Here are the fundamentals:

ALIGNMENT

All kicking team players other than the kicker will line up with one foot on the receiving team’s 40-yard line.

The kicker cannot cross the 50-yard line until the kicked ball touches the

ground or a player in the landing zone or end zone.

The kicking team’s other 10 players cannot move until the ball hits the ground or a player in the landing zone or the end zone.

At least seven players on the receiving team will line up with foot on the 35-yard line . . .

Players not on that restraining line (their 35) must be lined up in the setup zone (between the receiving team’s 35- and 30-yard lines) outside the hash marks.

All players in the setup zone cannot move until the kick has hit the ground or touches a player in the landing zone or the end zone.

A maximum of two returners may line up in the landing zone and can move at any time prior to, or during, the kick.

LANDING ZONE

The landing zone is the area between the receiving team’s goal line and its 20yard line.

Any kick that hits short of the landing zone will be treated like kickoff out of bounds and the ball will be spotted at the receiving team’s 40-yard line; play will be blown dead as soon as the kick lands short of the landing zone.

Any kick that hits in the

landing zone and does not reach the end zone must be returned.

Any kick that hits in the landing zone then goes into the end zone must be returned or downed by the receiving team; if downed, it will be treated as a touchback with the receiving team starting possession on its 20yard line.

If a kick hits in the end zone, stays inbounds and is downed there, it will be a touchback and the ball will be placed on the receiving team’s 30-yard line.

Any kick that goes out of the back of the end zone (in the air or bounces) also will be a touchback, with the ball placed on the receiving team’s 30. * * * The idea is to more closely replicate a play from scrimmage, reducing collisions involving big men running with a 30- or 40-yard head of steam and giving returners a better chance to break longer (more exciting) runs.

But here are the disappointing first two weeks’ results: 69.4% of all kickoffs in Week One were touchbacks, and that increased to 75.4% in Week Two. I take this to mean that teams have decided it’s a higher-percentage play to concede the 30-yard line to an opponent and play defense from there.

In Week One, Arizona’s DeeJay Dallas broke a 96yard return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but otherwise, those kickoffs that were returned rarely exceeded the touchback starting spot. One by Buffalo’s Brandon Coddrington did go for 53.

Through Denver’s first two games, the Broncos (Marvin Mims) returned three of 10 kickoffs for a total of 69 yards with a long of 26—not exactly electrifying.

Seattle and Pittsburgh didn’t do much more against Denver: a combined 3-for-8 for 74 yards with a long of 31.

In Sunday’s game with the Steelers, neither team returned a kickoff.

So, is the “Dynamic Kickoff Rule” working?

Well, at least injuries are down.

So, here’s my suggestion: Put the kicker on his 20 instead of his 35 and see how many times he kicks into the end zone then.

I think returns will increase, and they’ll cover more than 30 yards.

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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LEGALS

On anniversary of Oct. 7 terror attacks, Rabbi Zusya and Dini Kreitenberg to lead newly-established Colorado Torah Institute Ahead of Jewish High Holidays, Chabad of South Metro Denver Welcomes New Rabbinic Couple to Launch 'Torah Center' Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays and the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel, Denver's Jewish

community will welcome a new institute of Jewish outreach and learning. Beginning at the end of September, Rabbi Zusya and Dini Kreitenberg—a rabbinic couple from the ChabadLubavitch movement— will direct the newly established Colorado Torah Institute, operating under the auspices of Chabad of South Metro Denver. This innovative center aims to deepen

understanding of Jewish heritage and identity within the community by providing adult education and social programming. The Chabad Jewish Center is located at 9950 Lone Tree Pkwy, Lone Tree.

“We’re thrilled to join South Denver’s growing Jewish community and lead the launch of the Colorado Torah Institute,” said Rabbi Kreitenberg. “It is auspi-

cious timing as we will arrive before the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah, a time traditionally representing renewal, growth, and spiritual introspection.”

The Kreitenbergs, Jewish educators by training, come to South Denver with a wealth of experience in Jewish leadership and outreach. Rabbi Zusya, born and raised in LA, received his rabbinical ordination in 2020, and has served as a student rabbi in several communities in the US and Mexico, leading holiday programs and Shabbat services. Dini grew up in Pittsburgh and has held communal leadership and education roles at several Chabad centers around the country. The couple plan to establish a chapter of Chabad Young Professionals, a program dedicated to serving the growing demographic.

“The idea to create the Torah institute came in the wake of October 7, when so many were silent following the worst antisemitic attack in memory,” said Rabbi Mintz, co-director of Chabad of South Metro Denver.

“We realized that to combat ignorance, apathy and misinformation, we need to educate and inspire this generation of Jews to be proud, knowledgeable, and courageous."

Over the past few years, the South Metro Denver Jewish community has seen a surge in population growth, with many families and young professionals moving to the area. The new Torah Center will serve Jews of all denominations and backgrounds in the area by providing accessible & engaging educational programs.“Our goal is to equip community members with the knowledge and confidence to embrace their Jewish identity fully.” said Rabbi Kreitenberg.

“By empowering individuals with the teachings of Torah and the wisdom of our ancestors, we strengthen the foundation upon which Jewish identity is built,” said Mintz. "In past generations, when Jews faced oppression, their rallying cry was 'Let my people go.’ Today, our motto must be 'Let my people know.'

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS INVITATION TO BID EAST SHADE SHELTER SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT Date: September 12, 2024 Electronic bids (“BIDs”) for the above-referenced PROJECT will be received

by Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority by 10:00 a.m. on October 18th, 2024, and will be opened and recorded (BID OPENING). Any BID(s) received after the above-specified time and date will not be considered.

BIDs will be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing website (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado; “BidNet”) as more specifically defined below.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, complete with construction DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, will be available on https://www.bidnetdirect.com/ colorado/cherrycreekwat. Bidders that have registered with BidNet for this PROJECT (the “plan holder list”) will receive project addenda and other communication via BidNet. Acknowledgement of all addenda is required to submit a responsive BID. BID(s) will be rejected if the CONTRACTOR’s name is not on BidNet’s plan holders list, which verifies the purchase of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. No BIDDER prequalification is required for this PROJECT. However, upon evaluation of BID(s), the apparent low BIDDER must be prepared to demonstrate BIDDER’s qualifications by submitting evidence to OWNER such as financial data, previous experience, authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the PROJECT is located, and other requirements as may be specified in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The required security, 5% of the BID, must be submitted electronically on BidNet. E-bond and electronic funds transfer (EFT) submissions are accepted by CCBWQA through BidNet. The Bid Bond must be executed by a surety acceptable to CCBWQA. BIDDER(s) are invited to attend a pre-bid conference onsite at 2:00 pm September 18th, 2024, At the Cherry Creek State Park East Boat Ramp Parking Lot. A link to the google map location is included below: https:// maps.app.goo.gl/CJY7E1aJLcV17jMTA OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all BID(s) and to waive informalities in the BID(s).

A general statement of WORK is as follows: Description of WORK: The goal of the East Shade Shelters Shoreline Stabilization Project (Project) is to reduce the discharge of phosphorus and other contaminants into the Chery Creek Reservoir, located in Arapahoe County, through the means and methods of shoreline stabilization.

Location: Cherry Creek State Park at the East Shade Shelter Estimated Construction Cost Range: $572,604.00 to $791,000.00.

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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, AT 5:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR BRAVE ACADEMY TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT TO A MAXIMUM 208 STUDENTS (K-12) AT 3651 S. COLORADO BOULEVARD. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. OR YOU MAY CALL 303-783-2729 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PROTESTS OR COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 OR PWORKMAN@CHERRYHILLSVILLAGE. COM ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING, OR

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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: 24JV165 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS EVANGALINE ANASTASIA MARTINEZ AND DERRICK GENE FREYTA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS EVANGALINE ANASTASIA MARTINEZ AND DERRICK GENE FREYTA, on October 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

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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: September 19, 2024 Legal # 11555 ___________________________ 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 JAYDEN XAVIER MARTINEZ AND ANASTASIA MONIQUE FREYTA-MARTINEZ, Children, and concerning, EVANGALINE ANASTASIA MARTINEZ, DANTE SAMUELS ROBERSON AND DERRICK GENE FREYTA, 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: 24JV165

Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS EVANGALINE ANASTASIA MARTINEZ AND DERRICK GENE FREYTA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENTS EVANGALINE ANASTASIA MARTINEZ AND DERRICK GENE FREYTA, on October 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

(MST) in Division 22 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-Div22 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

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

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: September 19, 2024 Legal # 11556 ___________________________

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BELLEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATING 70 YEARS THURS., SEPT. 19, 5-7 p.m. at Belleview Track during the schoolwide fall carnival, Fallapalooza at 4851 S. Dayton St., Greenwood Village.

Dignitaries will make remarks during the event.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO OVER THE EDGE SEPT. 20, 21. Rappel by raising $1,000 for charity down Denver’s McGregor Square, 200 ft. Scared of Heights? Donate to a friend or volunteer. Reservations: 303-5344317 or ote@hsaglaw.com. Later: An evening of fun at Tom’s Watch Bar on McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $30. Proceeds benefit Cancer League of Colorado.

4TH ANNUAL MAGIC OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS ILLUMINATES HUDSON GARDENS SEPT. 20-NOV. 2. More than 7,000 pumpkins on select nights. Walk through a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, can-carved pumpkins.

For a unique optical experience, 3-D glasses are available for purchase. Food trucks, S’mores stations, drink stations.

Tickets: magicofthejackolanters.com beginning on Wed., August 28.

4-H EXTRAVAGANZA SAT., SEPT. 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 17 Mi House Farm Park. Learn about 4-H memberships.

FALL PLANTED BULBS SAT., SEPT. 21, 12-2 p.m. at Englewood Public Library. Learn how to plant, care for and maintain fall planted bulbs for springtime flowers. https:/bit.ly/EngFallBulbs TESOR0 CULTURAL CENTER 22ND ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS AT THE FORT SEPT. 21 & 22. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily on the grounds of Colorado’s iconic restaurant, The Fort. Authentic Rendezvous Encampments, Ceremonial Dance Demonstrations, Hands-On activities and AwardWinning Artists. Tickets online or day day of at the door. Free parking with concessions provided onside by The Fort. New this year on Sat. morning is an art preview and award ceremony that will include a continental breakfast from 9-10 a.m. with a $20

ticket. Purchase award-winning art before the show opens. More info: Call 303-839-1761.

CHERRY CREEK REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING SEPT. 21-22 for the 86th Annual Board of Directors Meeting & Fall Convention at the Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs, CO. SEPT. 21 registration 8-10 a.m. Bring your own tote bag to be voted on and win a prize. SEPT. 20 Executive Committee Meeting & Welcome Reception 5:30-7 p.m. in the Veranda Room. Host Clubs: Garfield County Republican Women & Centennial Republican Women. Early Bird registration must be postmarked by Sept. 8. Checks payable to CFRW, Jacque Stafford, Reservations Chairman, 1174 22 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81505.

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.

2024 REALTOR APPRECIATION BREAKFAST & VENDOR FAIR FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 7:45 am. - 12 noon. Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E Tufts Ave., Denver. Speaker: Elliott Eisenberg, The Bowtie Economist. Vendor Table Booths available. Call 303-895-3370 or susan@smdra.com THE COLO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE CCBA 2024 CONFERENCE SEPT. 27, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

“Mutuality of Business Working Together for Christ.”Speakers: Wil Armstrong, Tamra Andress, Paul Cuny.

Conference Emcee, Parker Samelson.

Sign up: 303-335-4217 for the conference at The Cable Center, 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver.

2024 COLORADO UPLIFT GUILD ANNUAL LUNCHEON SEPT. 27, 10-11 a.m. Shop, sip & silent auction. 11-1 p.m: Lunch & Program. Columbine Country Club.

Interested in attending? Call 720-9823460 or uplifftguildvp@gmail.com.

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, sit-down dinner, live A LIVE DEBATE LIKE entertainment and fashion show, YOU’VE NEVER SEEN: and silent and live auctions. See ALEXANDER HAMILTON VS how Butterfly Pavilion embraces the THOMAS JEFFERSON principles of People. Planet. Promise.

SEPT. 25. Doors open at 6:30 for Will showcase how we conduct global general admission, program at conservation projects with an equity 7-8:30. Sponsorships available. See lens in Tanzania, Mongolia, Sumatra registration page for details. Aspen and many other locations around the Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., globe. For info: Alex Peterson, 720Greenwood Village. Constituting 531-9362. or peterson@butterflies.org America, a nonpartisan, educational or www.butterflies.org foundation, founded in 2010 is hosting this program from the American UNDERSTANDING Historical Theatre for a one night only ESSENTIAL LEGAL live debate. A not to miss event for DOCUMENTS the whole family! A live historical OCT. 2, 11:30-1:00 p.m. with a debate between our amazing Lunch & Learn session presented by Founding Fathers. An education Sue Mickus, J.D. of Hackstaff, Snow, about the U.S. Constitution and our Atkinson & Griess Law Firm. Enjoy a nation’s founding principles. Tickets presentation, lunch and tour of the St. Andrew’s Villager Community at to Register: us.constitutingamerica.

13801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora. RSVP: 720org/HamiltonJefferson Questions: 684-5913 by Sept. 30.

Jill@constitutingamerica.org or call 72-427-0148.

RODEO ALL-STAR MUTTON BUSTIN COMPETITION OCT. 4&5 National Western Complex. For children 5-7 and under 55 pounds. Open to 900 kids. Visit rodeoallstar.com MENTAL HEALTH COLORADO 41ST TRIBUTE FUNDRAISING GALA SAT., OCT. 12, Grand HyattDenver 6 p.m. Tickets aperales@ menetalhealthcoloado.org

innovative companies to tackle the theme of “Innovation in the Face of Uncertainty.”Leaders from aerospace, consumer technology, and construction materials will share how they drive technological advancements, boost operational efficiencies, and foster resilience amidst rapid change. Tickets: events@cobrt.com Colorado Business Roundtable is located at 62925 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 100 in Greenwood Village.

SOUTH SUBURBAN OPENING RECEPTION FOR GOLF COURSE 50TH “ETHEREAL ESSENCE” AT ANNIVERSARY 7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial. Five VALKARIE GALLERY leagues have joined together to raise SAT. OCT. 19, 5-8:30pm The opening funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” reception for “Ethereal Essence”at Valkarie Gallery, 445 S. Saulsbury St. in this month. Nourish delivered more Lakewood. Visitors are welcome to visit than 200,000 meals and groceries in the show through November 10 during 2023 to those in need. Concerts and karaoke nights throughout the year. regular gallery hours, Wednesdays 4-7., Thursdays 4-9:30, Fridays 4-8:30, Info: 303-70-5500.

Saturdays Noon-6 and Sundays NoonDENVER LIONS CLUB 5. www.artofjanefalkenberg.com MEETINGS Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONat the American Legion Hall, I-25 & COLORADO STATE Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, UNIVERSITY - 50 YEAR 720-313-9741.

CLUB CELEBRATION FRI., OCT. 25, 10:30 a.m. preENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB reception; 11:45-1 p.m. Luncheon & MEETINGS Awards Program, Hilton Fort Collins, Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 425 W. Prospect Rd., Fort Collins. The p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. class of ’74 will be inducted into the Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 72050 Year Club. Award Winners: Career 377-7682.

Achievement Award: Dr. Vijay Singh, ’74 and Public Service Award: Susan Campbell ’73. Registration: 800-286- GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION 2586.

“BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW COLORADO BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE VIEW FROM NOV. 16, 5 p.m. Zaya Biel honored as Global Ambassador and Quincy Jones THE TOP: INNOVATION Exceptional Advocacy Awardee, Sofia IN THE FACE OF Sanchez. Questions: 303-321-6277.

UNCERTAINTY. OCT. 23, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Denver Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

Museum of Nature an Science. Featured Speakers: Bryan Leach, Founder & CEO, WHAT’S NEW? Ibotta; Ron Lopez, Pres., Astroscale U.S. Arapahoe County calling for people Inc. and Anne Noonan, Pres. & CEO, to serve on the Justice Coordinating Summit Materials. This event unites Committee. To apply, visit arapahoeco.

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