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Dan Helle elected to the Daniels Fund Board of Directors The Daniels Fund announced Dan Helle has been elected to its Board of Directors Now valued at approximately $1.7 billion, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to equipping people with the experiences, opportunities, and education they need to unlock their full potential. The Daniels Fund continues the legacy of generosity of its founder, Bill Daniels, a cable television entrepreneur known for his compassion for those in need and his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Since its inception, it has awarded more than $1.1 billion in grants to nonprofits and scholarships to students in Colorado, New Mexico, Dan Helle

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“We are thrilled to welcome Dan Helle to the board,” said John Suthers, Chair of the Daniels Fund Board of Directors. “His deep financial expertise and his passion for giving back will provide tremendous value as we strive to create meaningful, lasting impact.”

Dan is a veteran of the private equity and financial

services industries. He spent 30 years with CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, including 26 years serving as a managing partner. In this role, Dan shared strategic and operating responsibility for the firm while also leading investment teams. During his tenure, CIVC Partners transitioned from a bank-owned to a partner-owned firm, investing over $1 billion in private equity and returning more than $3 billion to investors.

“Joining the Daniels Fund Board of Directors is truly an honor,” said Dan Helle. “I look forward to furthering Bill

Daniels’ incredible legacy of providing opportunity to so many people throughout the region.”

Prior to joining CIVC, Dan worked at Citicorp, Continental Bank, and Northern Trust Bank.

Dan received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Illinois University and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois.

Dan and his wife, Cynthia, have retired and reside in Edwards, Colorado.

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The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. Visit Daniels Fund.org to learn more.

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Dearly departed but not ever forgotten friend, Mort Marks, loved the USA

See his tribute to veterans from the 11/11/2018 Villager edition below.

VETERANS’ DAY “Freedom,” Ronald Reagan warned, is never more than one generation away from extinction and although I’m a Veteran from WWII and getting up in years I can still remember the “Great Depression Generation” of the 1930s and where we were on that fateful Dec. 7, 1941, a day that made my generation once again fight for freedom.

I also remember that Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, was originally referred to as “Armistice Day.” It was to remember that at 5 a.m. On the 11th of November 1918, Germany surrendered to the Americans who had help to restore freedom to Europe.

I remember when it was

decided to re-name this day “Veterans’ Day” as the day to remember and honor

BY MORT MARKS all the men and women who served in our Country’s armed forces, not only in World War I, but also in World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, Iraq and now Afghanistan.

However, I also remember to “roll back the sands of time“ to the 1930s when I grew up in Washington, D.C. near Fort Stevens which was the closest that Confederate troops got to Washington.

I remember those years, with sadness, when there was no Veterans’ Day because we kids at that time had no desire to stop playing “war” in the trenches of that fort just to hear some men

speaking about their experiences in “their war” - the Civil War. Today, I remember that both our Union Army and Confederate Army had volunteers in 1864-5 as young as 14 and 15 years old and in the 1930s those veterans who were then in their late 70s must have had exciting stories to tell.

Today, I have time and reflect on the fact that as we honor our Veterans, there will be those who ask, “What did those wars brings us, and was it worth it?”

Those Union Civil War veterans brought us a country free of slavery and preserved a United States of America. World War I veterans saved this world from Germany’s Kaiser and we in World War II defeated the armies of a German mad man named Hitler and those of the emperor of Japan.

The United States has gone on to send troops for similar reasons to Korea, Viet Nam, Grenada, Libya, Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan.

To those who question why we fight to save the innocent people of those countries, Bernard Barauch gave them the answer when he pointed out the truth that, “We fight not to implant ourselves on foreign shores,

but to come home; not to remain warlike but to return to war hating; not to impose our will upon others, but so we can continue governing ourselves as we wish.

From neither the first or second World Wars did we take anything from some other people for our own enrichment.”

The truth of why we Veterans are proud that we fought is also found in the following words from the song God Bless the USA: “From Detroit to Houston and New York to L.A. Well there’s pride in every American heart and its time we stand and say that I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free and I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me.”

Reagan in a speech before students at Moscow State University speaking of the freedom that our Veterans fought to preserve said, “Freedom is the right to question the established way of doing things. The right to put forth an idea, scoffed at by the experts, and watch it catch fire among the people. It is the right to follow your dreams, even if you’re the only one in a sea of doubters.”

Veterans’ Day 2018 will find our fight for freedom was well worth it and the song continued with these wonderful words: “And I’d gladly stand up – stand up next to you and defend her still today, Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land - God bless the USA!”

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The 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball: A Night of Tradition and Artistry at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Honoring 249 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps and Celebrating Opera Colorado’s The Daughter of the Regiment

BY MAJOR DINO G. MANIATIS

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House hosted a spectacular event celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

The evening honored the remarkable history of the Marine Corps while also marking an exciting collaboration with Opera Colorado, which celebrated the company’s November production of The Daughter of the Regiment, a military-themed opera.

The Birthday Ball, a cherished annual tradition, brought together Marines, other branches of the military, military veterans, their families, and opera patrons alike for an unforgettable evening of ceremony and song. The night began with a lively cocktail hour and continued through midnight, featuring a blend of ceremony, performances by Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence, and the camaraderie that defines the Marine Corps.

In keeping with the time-honored traditions of the Corps, five key ceremonies were observed: the posting of the colors by the Guard, accompanied by the singing of the national anthem; the procession of the birthday cake and the playing of the Marines’ Hymn; the reading of General Lejeune’s Birthday Message from a scroll; the ceremonial cutting of the cake with a sword; and the serving of the first three pieces to the guest of honor, the youngest Marine present, and the oldest living Marine in attendance.

The event kicked off with an early evening cocktail hour and ran through midnight, offering an unforgettable evening filled with ceremony, performances by the Opera Colorado Artists in Residence, and camaraderie. It was a night dedicated to honoring the Marine Corps’ storied legacy of

bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism.

Gunnery Sergeant Andrew Q. Juarez, the evening’s emcee, provided insight into the significance of each tradition, including the fallen comrades table. He also explained the meaning and history behind every part of the ceremony. Captain Michael Crookshanks performed the Adjutant’s Call and read aloud General Lejeune’s Birthday Message, along with a brief history of the Marine Corps, from the ceremonial scroll. Major Melissa Blake, Commanding Officer, welcomed and thanked ball guests, speaking about the Marine Corps birthday and the significance it holds among fellow servicemembers. The guest of honor, Major Dino G. Maniatis, addressed the audience with a reflection on the profound importance of military service and its enduring impact on families, communities, and our nation.

A Night of Heritage and Artistry

This year’s event was especially meaningful, as it coincided with the premiere of The Daughter of the Regiment by Opera Colorado. This light-hearted yet poignant military opera by Gaetano Donizetti, which first debuted in Paris in 1840, added an extra layer of significance to the evening. The opera, which features themes of loyalty, honor, and service, tied seamlessly into the philosophy and values of the Marine Corps. With the Ball taking place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House — one of Denver’s premier venues — attendees had a rare opportunity to celebrate both the storied past of the Marine Corps and the rich cultural contributions of opera to American arts and heritage.

“We were honored to partner with Major Maniatis and Opera Colorado to celebrate both the history of the U.S. Marine Corps and the upcoming production of The Daughter of the Regiment,” said Major Melissa Blake, unit commander. “This collaboration not only highlighted

the artistry of the opera but also underscored the deep connection between military service and the performing arts.”

A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice

The Marine Corps, founded on November 10, 1775, has since become one of the most distinguished military branches and one of the world’s foremost fighting forces. With a legacy that spans more than two centuries — from the battlefields of the American Revolution to modern-day global operations — Marines have been at the forefront of our nation’s defense, always embodying the values of courage, commitment, and honor.

Dino G. Maniatis, a Major in the United States Army and member of the board of directors of Opera Colorado, commented on the evening and ceremony: “Tonight, we commemorate not only the valor and sacrifice of those who have worn the Marine Corps uniform for 249 years, but also the profound ability of art to reflect and honor that service.

Opera, in its complexity and emotional depth, mirrors the essence of the Marine Corps — an institution built upon courage, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to something greater than oneself. For nearly two and a half centuries, the Marine Corps has exemplified the highest ideals of sacrifice and duty, serving as a perennial source of inspiration.

Whether on the battlefield or the stage, both the Marine Corps and the arts transcend the confines of time, serving as enduring expressions of the values that bind us together as individuals, as a community, and as a nation. I am deeply honored to have been a part of this very special occasion and to have been selected as the Ball’s guest of honor.”

Supporting Opera Colorado

Many supporters of Opera Colorado came together to enable this effort. A big thank you goes to Presenting Sponsors Merrill

Shields and M. Ray Thomasson; Premium Sponsors Major Dino G. Maniatis, Lieutenant Colonel Kristin A. Freestone, Dr. Prem and Stephanie Subramanian, Gayle and Gary Landis, and Kevin O’Connor and Janet Raasch.

Those honored for their service included: • John T. Shields, Colonel, U.S. Army Air Corps, U.S. Air Force • George G. Maniatis, Corporal, U.S. Army • Norman W. Freestone, Captain, U.S. Marine Corps • David A. Field, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps • Charles Sullivan O’Connor, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps • Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Those in attendance enjoyed two live performances by the Opera Colorado Artists in Residence.

Director of Education and the Artists in Residence Program, Cherity Koepke, created a spectacular repertoire that included several pieces from The Daughter of the Regiment, the Star-Spangled Banner sung by soprano Maria Jose Fabara, and the Marines’ Hymn sung by bass-baritone Oliver Poveda Zavala.

Proceeds from the 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball benefited Opera Colorado, supporting the company’s mission to present world-class performances and outreach programs that foster a deeper connection to the arts in the community. The company’s upcoming production of The Daughter of the Regiment is in production until midNovember, and attendees of the Ball were among the first to see the beautiful merging of military tradition and operatic excellence.

Whether Marines, military families, civilians, or simply those who appreciate great opera, attendees experienced an unforgettable night at one of the premier venues in Denver. The event was a memorable evening where history and artistry came together to honor 249 years of service to our great country.

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Marines stand at attention during the solemn and respectful moments of the ceremony.

Major Dino Maniatis thanks Opera Colorado’s Cherity Koepke for her work.

Event organizers – Major Dino G. Maniatis, Major Melissa Blake, Gunnery Sergeant Andrew Juarez.

Sergeant Nico Rodriguez presents Ellie Caulkins with a Marine ceremonial sword.

Major Blake discussed the importance of the Marine Corps Ball during her opening speech.

Major Maniatis spoke about the importance of military service during his keynote address.

The 249th U.S. Marine Corps cake was a sight to behold.

The fallen comrades table, customary at a formal military event.

Major Maniatis, guest of honor, takes the first ceremonial bite of the cake.

Captain Michael Crookshanks recites General Lejeune’s birthday message.

The 2024-25 Opera Colorado Artists in Residence bow after their performance.

All photos by Matthew Staver

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fo l l ow F R E DA

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.

Multiple arrests made after motor vehicle thefts in CHV On November 8, Cherry Hills Village Police Chief Jason Lyons issued the following report: “Cherry Hills Village Police Department is pleased to report multiple arrests related to a recent series of motor vehicle theft, which has uncovered evidence of a broader theft ring targeting neighborhood businesses.

On November 5, 2024, officers responded to reports of vehicle thefts in the area of S. Happy Canyon Drive and Nassau Circle East.

Using Flock License Plate Readers, residential security footage, and GPS tracking, officers quickly pinpointed the location of one of the stolen vehicles in the City of Auro-

ra. In coordination with the Aurora Police Department, Cherry Hills Village PD established a perimeter around a residence connected to the suspects. Through their collaborative efforts, detectives and officers were able to apprehend multiple individuals involved in the thefts, finding evidence suggesting their involvement in an organized retail crime spree across the Denver Metro area.

The suspects, five juveniles and one adult male, were taken into custody and face multiple charges.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

In light of these events and home

burglaries across Arapahoe County that The Villager reported last week, CHVPD strongly urges all Coloradans to keep their car and residence doors locked at all times, leave exterior residence lights on at night or utilize outside exterior motion detecting lights, keep valuables in your garage, car, and home out of sight, make sure your garage doors are closed at night, and do not keep valuables, including spare keys and garage openers inside your car.

In an emergency, residents should always call 911. Law enforcement also urges area residents to report non-emergency suspicious activity they observe. Non-emergency police and sheriffs’ dispatch phone numbers are:

City of Cherry Hills Village PD & Arapahoe County Sheriff (including City of Centennial) 303-795-4711 City of Greenwood Village PD 303-741-5960 City of Aurora PD 303-627-3100 City of Castle Rock PD 303-663-6100 Douglas County Sheriff 303-660-7500 City and County of Denver (automated line) 720-913-2000

Task Force delivers recommendations to improve K-12 public education The 26-member Accountability, Accreditation, Student Performance and Resource Inequity task force formed by the state legislature pursuant to HB23-1241 Task Force to Study K-12 Accountability System, signed into law by Governor Polis on May 24, 2023, has released a 116page report of recommendations to improve the system of K-12 public education in Colorado.

The mission of the task force was “to study academic opportunities, inequities, promising practices in schools, and improvements to the accountability and accreditation system,” and report back to the education committees of the State House and State Senate, the governor, and the state board of education, including its commissioner.

Members of the task force included “educators, district and state leaders, and advocates from across Colorado’s many kinds of schools and districts,” according to the executive summary of the report. It further states that over 150 hours of meetings were held, including 16 meetings of the full task force and 27 additional smaller group meetings that included other stakeholders, notably parents and students, for their input.

The task force summarized its 30 major recommendations into five categories: Refine how the state accountability system rates schools and districts (e.g., addressing some of the challenges that schools serving smaller student populations face, adjusting performance frameworks to reflect

diverse student populations better, paying greater attention to achievement gaps between student groups)

Enhance the accountability system’s Growth, Achievement, and Postsecondary Readiness Metrics (e.g., adding a new sub-indicator to help parents understand the efforts their schools are making to prepare students for postsecondary success) Modernize state assessments used for accountability (e.g., adjusting state assessments to be adaptive and accessible in multiple languages, encouraging assessment participation, and improving the timelines for sharing results) Improve data reporting and sharing for parents and communities, educators, education leaders, and policymakers (e.g., creating a statewide dashboard that is user-friendly for multiple audiences) Strengthen school and district improvement processes (e.g., implementing a comprehensive approach to improvement planning—including a system of early identification and intervention; expanding and targeting how schools are recognized for their successes) The task force also recommended four substantive areas for further study by the legislature, State Board of Education, Colorado Department of Education, and all other stakeholders. They are: 1. Eight district and school performance frameworks, including:

116-page report on improving K-12 education in Colorado

• Explore best practices and monitor the accountability system to identify and reduce issues of volatility that impact schools and districts with small student populations • Crate a “Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness” before graduation indicator 2. Four assessments for accountability tools, including: • Clarify how schools can encourage or not discourage test participation • Improve the timeliness of assessment results 3. Four public reporting and engagement tools, including: • Create one coherent statewide dashboard that includes local and statewide data aligned with statewide instructional and Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness priorities

• Enhance the user experience with reporting functionality and support that offers all stakeholders a comprehensive, accessible, and user-friendly way to utilize data 4. 13 areas for continuous improvement, including: • Implement a system of early identification and intervention • Require schools and districts with low test participation to create a corrective action plan • Provide more professional learning according to school and district plans • Conduct and share research on best practices in Colorado schools Readers can find the full report at https://www.cde.state.co.us/ accountability/accountability-task-force.

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fo l l ow F R E DA

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.

NOV. 5 2024 ELECTION WRAP UP 78% of Voters cast ballots

As of November 8, 78% of active Colorado voters had cast ballots in the November 5 election. In Arapahoe County, 78% of active voters cast ballots, as well.

Statewide, 89% of active Republicans and 86% of active Democrats voted in this election, compared to 76% of those who are registered as unaffiliated. Of the total 3,268,411 votes cast across the state, over 92% were sent in by mail or placed in drop boxes, with the remaining 8% cast in person.

Colorado Polling Institute (CPI), a (pending) 501(c)(3) organization that describes itself as “nonpartisan, nonprofit and dedicated to accuracy, independence and transparency, funded by Colorado civic, philanthropic and business leaders independent of any campaign or political party,” conducted a statewide exit poll survey of 2024 General Election voters between October 25 and November 4.

It found that 87% of Colorado voters, including 72% of Republicans and 99% of Democrats, are satisfied with the state’s election system.

One result CPI reported that stood out was that 77% of all women and one-third of all Republicans under the age of 45 told survey conductors they supported Amendment 79, which passed, placing abortion rights in the State Constitution.

Elections for President and Congress

Donald J. Trump will be the 47th President of the United States when he is sworn into office on January 20, 2025. He won the electoral college, 312 to 226, as well as the popular vote, decisively. It has been 20 years since a Republican presidential candidate won the popular vote.

In Colorado, the President-elect lost to current Vice President Kamala Harris 54% to 43%, performing only slightly better than he did in 2020, when Trump lost Colorado to President Joe Biden, 55% to 42%.

For the first time since Colorado gained an eighth seat in the House of Representatives after the 2020 U.S. Census, our state’s congressional districts will be evenly split between the parties in 2025, with Democrats and Republicans each holding four seats. The Democrats who won, Diana DeGette in CD1, Joe Neguse in CD2, Jason Crow in CD6, and Brittany Pettersen in CD7, are all incumbents.

Incoming Republican Members of Congress who won open seats in their districts,

Jeff Crank in CD5 and Jeff Hurd in CD3, are new to political office.

In CD8, one-term GOP State Representative Gabe Evans, a military veteran, and former police officer, defeated one-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo, a pediatrician and former two-term state legislator. Evans won by 2,596 votes out of 330,792 cast, or 0.8%. We reported in the September 26 issue of The Villager that this seat was the one in Colorado most likely to flip to Republicans.

The GOP’s Lauren Boebert will return for a third consecutive term in the U.S. Congress, representing CD4, after having served her first two terms representing CD3. Boebert won re-election to a second term in CD3 in 2022 by only 546 votes out of 327,132 cast, raising doubt about her future there. After U.S. Rep. Ken Buck (R) resigned his seat representing CD4 on March 22, 2024, Boebert relocated her residence to the Town of Windsor and her candidacy to CD4. On November 5, Boebert defeated Democrat Trisha Calvarese 54% to 43% to win CD4, where registered Republicans outnumber registered Democrats by more than two to one.

After the November 5 election results were tallied, national news organizations pointed to Colorado as the single blue state in the U.S. that did not move toward the Republicans by any appreciable number, retaining the Democratic bent it has acquired in the past decade, unlike others, including New York and Illinois, that voted for the Democratic presidential nominee, but by significantly smaller margins than in 2020.

Republicans taking over control of the U.S. Senate and retaining control of the U.S. House are also a strong reflection of a trend toward political conservatives across the country. Addressing the question of why that is less true in this state, The Colorado Sun reported it may be attributed to the relatively high level of education and relatively low level of religious practice in this state, as well as the fact that Colorado voters are 80% white and Caucasian, noting, “Most of the shift that we saw nationally was among voters of color.”

Local Judicial District Attorney races

The 18th Judicial District will be headed up by newly elected Democrat Amy Padden. She follows three successive Republicans who held the job from 2005 to 2024, John Kellner, George Brauchler, and Carol Chambers. Since the 1960s, the 18th JD consisted of Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties, but beginning Janu-

ary 7, 2025, it will contain only Arapahoe County. The other three counties will together comprise the new 23rd Judicial District.

On November 5, Padden bested her Republican opponent, former DA Carol Chambers, in the 18th JD, 58% to 42%.

In the 23rd Judicial District, former 18th JD DA George Brauchler beat his Democratic opponent, Karen Breslin, to become the first DA of the 23rd JD, by a margin of 62% to 38%.

Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners

Carrie Warren-Gully, current chair of the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, was re-elected to a second term, 56% to 41%, beating Republican challenger Tyler Linnebur, who ran for office for the first time.

In Commissioner District Three, twoterm incumbent Republican Jeff Baker beat back a challenger from Democrat Scott Brown, father of Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown, by a margin of 51% to 49%.

Commissioner Baker asked us to publicly thank his campaign manager and lovely wife, Yangson Baker, who he said deserves all the credit for this win.

Democratic State Sen. Rhonda Fields, familiar to many Coloradans after serving in the general assembly for the past 14 years, was elected Commissioner District Five, by a margin of 70% to 30%. Her only opponent in the race was Libertarian Eliseo Ganzalez. Fields will replace Bill Holen, who was term-limited, on the BOCC.

State Legislature

Going into this election, Democrats held 46 of the 65 seats in the State House, a super-majority, the term used when there are enough legislators in one party to override a governor’s veto without help from the other side of the aisle. Though, it must be said that in our state, the two parties work together on legislation much more often than not.

In the State Senate, Democrats held 23 seats, compared to 12 for Republicans, thus Democrats had a majority, but not a super-majority.

After the dust settled on the November 5 election, those totals had changed slightly, but Democrats remained in full charge.

In the State Senate, SD13 in Weld County switched from Democratic to Republi-

can and SD12 in El Paso County switched from Republican to Democratic, so the breakdown of 23 Democrats and 12 Republicans stayed the same.

In the State House, counting the race in El Paso County District 16, which was only separated by 21 votes out of 41,007 cast, as of press time, it appears that the Democrats will control 44 seats out of 65 for the next two years, which still constitutes a super-majority.

In our area, Centennial City Council Member Robyn Carnes, a Republican, gave incumbent Democratic State Senator Chris Kolker a real challenge in SD16, but Kolker won re-election 52%-48%.

SD26, which includes Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Sheridan, and parts of Jefferson County and Denver, was handily won by Democratic Sen. Jeff Bridges, who has held the seat since 2019, after serving the two previous years in the State House.

He bested Republican Bob Lane, who has run against Bridges for the seat previously, 62% to 36%.

HD38, which includes most of the City of Centennial, plus Jefferson County, was won

by Littleton City Council Member Democrat Gretchen Rydin, who bested Republican Jeffrey Patty 55% to 45%. HD38 has been represented

by Democrat David Ortiz for the past two terms. He chose to retire from the legislature this year.

Democrat Chad Clifford, who was appointed to represent HD37 last year when elected Rep. Ruby Dickson resigned, was elected to the seat without opposition. HD37 includes all of Greenwood Village.

Democratic Rep. Meg Froelich was re-elected to HD3 for her fourth and final term, besting Republican Michaela “Mickey” Neal, 64% to 36%. HD3 includes Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, and Sheridan.

Senate and House Democrats and House Republicans have already chosen their leaders for the 75th General Assembly that begins January 8, 2025.

Democrats chose Sen. James Coleman as Senate President and Sen. Dafna Michaelson Janet as Senate President Pro Tem. Rep. Julie McCluskie will return to her position as House Speaker.

House Republicans will be led by Minority Leader Rep. Rose Pugliese and Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Ty Winter.

Area voters support their public schools by saying yes to bonds

As we reported last week, Cherry Creek School district voters approved both Ballot Issues 4A and 4B, greenlighting $950 in school bonds for capital improvements, including doubling the size of the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus and beginning to rebuild the K-12 Cherry Creek High School, Campus Middle School, and Belleview Elementary School campus in Greenwood Village, in addition to a $9 million mill levy override for better teacher pay, smaller classes, and student health services.

Aurora Public Schools voters approved a $1 billion bond issue, 75% to 25%, as well as a $30 million mill levy override, 65% to 35%.

In Douglas County, voters said yes to $490 million in school bonds for their public school district by a margin of 59% to 41%.

The pattern continued with Denver Public Schools receiving approval from its voters for a $975 million bond issue by a margin of 75% to 25%.

Cherry Hills Village voters reject ballot measures

Cherry Hills Village residents were asked to vote on three separate, competing measures, two of which would have changed its Home Rule Charter in different ways, all directing how the city should manage Quincy Farm.

The first measure voters were asked to decide, Ballot Issue 300, was brought forth by a group of CHV residents, led by former Mayor Russell Stewart, Gordon Rockafellow, Rebecca Benes, Howard Schirmer, and Mary Catherine Stinson. This measure would have directed the city to take actions at Quincy Farm, some at significant cost, beyond and different from what is required by the conservation easement placed on the property by its owner, Catherine “Cat” Anderson, in 2007, in anticipation of bequeathing it to the city upon her passing. She died in 2016.

That measure was defeated 79% to 21%. Voters also rejected the city council’s responding charter amendment that would have placed a statement in the charter, essentially confirming the requirements of the conservation easement, by a margin of 54% to 46%.

A third ballot measure placed before CHV residents by the city council to ask if they wanted their property taxes raised to pay for the actions the city would have had to undertake if Ballot Issue 300 passed, failed 84% to 16%.

The voters appear to have sent a message to their council and fellow residents that the city council should figure out how to best manage Quincy Farm without changing the City Charter.

Statewide Ballot Measures

Proposition JJ:

State can retain all sports betting revenue

Proposition 128:

Set minimum time served for violent crimes

The outcomes were less predictable for other amendments.

Amendment 80, touted as

allowing parents to choose their children’s schools, raised questions in the minds of voters who knew that Colorado has been an open enrollment state for many years. Some felt this constitutional amendment was a path toward using property taxes for private and religious schools. That policy is becoming more commonplace around the U.S., but Colorado voters said no to this amendment, 51% to 49%. Many won’t be surprised if it comes back around again.

Amendment KK, which came

from the legislature with only Democratic support, creates a new 6.5% sales tax on guns, gun parts, and ammunition to fund mental health services for veterans and youth and assistance for victims of domestic violence. Coloradans said yes to the new tax by a margin of 54% to 46%.

Proposition 127, which would

have banned hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx, and made doing so a class one misdemeanor.

It failed to persuade Colorado voters by a margin of 55% to 45%. Many felt that this was an area of decision they didn’t know enough about to make an informed judgment and it was best left to the state Division of Wildlife.

Proposition 129, creating a

new class of medical practitioner, a Veterinary Professional Associate, passed muster by 53% to 47%. It has been touted as a way to make veterinary care more accessible across the state.

The training for this profession is in the process of being created.

In a statistically valid exit poll of Colorado voters, Colorado Polling Institute, which used experienced Democratic and Republican pollsters for this effort, found that 40% of the state’s voters felt they were very well informed on the ballot measures this year and 85% of voters reported they liked voting on ballot measures.

Few were surprised that Coloradans said yes to:

Proposition 130, which pro-

Amendment G:

Proposition 131 received 46%

Property tax exemption for veterans with disabilities

Amendment H:

Independent judicial discipline commission

Amendment I:

Ability to refuse bail for first degree murder suspects

Amendment J:

Removal of ban on same sex marriage

Amendment 79:

Create constitutional right to abortion

vides $350 million for peace officer training and support throughout the state, was approved by voters 53% to 47%. While virtually all Coloradans support law enforcement, this measure came without a source of funding, hence the money will have to be taken from another department or category in the state budget.

of Coloradans’ votes, despite being a new and novel way of conducting elections that somewhat lessens the role of political parties. Still, 54% of voters said no, and that’s a majority.

Many believe ranked choice voting is too complicated to function correctly as it is designed to do. Don’t be surprised if this idea reprises its appearance.

Amendment K would have

changed certain deadlines in specified elections by one week to allow state personnel seven more days to get required notices published in the newspaper. It is possible that voters suspected that it had other implications. The measure failed, 55% to 45%.

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Established in 1935 by the New York City Downtown Athletic Club (as the DAC Trophy), the Heisman Trophy was conceived to recognize “the best college football player east of the Mississippi River.”

Heisman, a lineman for Brown and Penn during the 1880s (at considerably less than 200 pounds) was the club’s athletic director in ’35. He died the next year, and the club renamed the award to honor him.

Soon after, the geographical limitation was lifted so that the Heisman Trophy would be a nationwide honor.

The definition of the honoree remained—though history suggests otherwise.

In the 89 years the Heisman has been awarded, it has gone to only seven players who didn’t line up in the offensive backfield, and four of those were wide receivers.

Since 2000, “the best college football player” has pretty much been “the best college football quarterback.” In the last 24 years, 20 quarterbacks have won it.

Only one defensive player has ever been chosen—Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997. (Peyton Manning finished second that year.)

Hopefully, this year will be like ’97.

Colorado’s Travis Hunter is arguably more dynamic than

even Woodson and should win this year’s voting, no matter if Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty breaks Barry Sanders 36-yearold single-season rushing record. (“I feel like you can’t really compete with that,” Jeanty has said. But I beg to differ.)

Woodson, who played 18 seasons in the National Football League and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021, compiled impressive statistics for the Wolverines’ national champions: On offense: 12 pass receptions for 238 yards and two touchdowns On defense: 44 tackles, including a sack among five for losses; nine pass breakups and eight interceptions On special teams: 36 punt returns for 301 yards and one touchdown Hunter’s season is not yet over, so his stats can’t be compared with Woodson’s just yet.

But there is one stat that won’t change. Ann Arbor’s elevation is 840 feet, while Boulder’s is 5,430.

That means Hunter is playing in strength-sapping altitude for much of the time. And despite that challenge to physical endurance, he’s playing nearly every down of offense and defense, averaging almost 130 snaps per game.

So far, he has 69 receptions for 856 yards and nine touch-

and has seven pass breakups and two interceptions.

“Travis is the best player in college football,” says Coach Prime, who, admittedly, is given to expansive commentary. He adds: “He is doing something we’ve never seen before.”

That might be a slight exaggeration, considering there was a time decades ago when most players played two ways.

The point here, though, is not to quibble with Hunter’s coach, nor to make a case for Hunter compared with Woodson (or vice versa).

It’s not even intended to diminish what Jeanty may achieve at Boise State (though it should be noted that he gets to rest every time the other team has the ball).

The real issue here is what I call “o-back bias.”

In those last 24 years I mentioned earlier, offensive backs were awarded the Heisman 23 times. Of the 48 players who finished second and third since 2000, 43 played either quarterback or running back. (Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was third last year.)

Only two defensive players, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o in 2012 and Michigan end Aidan Hutchinson in 2021, finished in the top three since 2000.

While previous Heisman winners (currently, 57) get to vote, and a sponsor promotion results in one other first-place vote, sports journalists are the determinants of the award.

They are “informed, competent and impartial,” Heisman.com assures, though after working in newsrooms in my career, I wonder about that. Offensive linemen and defensive players just don’t accumulate the stats to catch the eye of voters.

Whatever, 870 media members—145 in each of six regions—are asked to vote.

Voters must list three players in descending order for their votes to be counted.

Hunter and CU have three games left on the schedule, followed by post-season play.

So there’s time to impress more voters.

After looking into John Heisman’s history, I can’t help but think he’d want a two-way player of Hunter’s caliber to receive the award named for him. ________________ 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 dennydressman@comcast. net.

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How to Know if You’re Getting Osteoporosis Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis.

Surprised Susan

Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people too. In fact, according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation half of women and up to 25 percent of men in the U.S. over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Here’s what you should know.

Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones is also called a “silent” disease because there are no warning signs until a fracture occurs.

Around 10 million Americans over age 50 currently have osteoporosis, and an

additional 44 million have osteopenia (lower than normal bone density) – 80 percent of whom are women.

Most people, by the time they reach their late 30’s, gradually start losing some of their bone mass, but for women, the biggest decline happens in the five to seven years following menopause, when levels of estrogen, which helps to keep bone strong, plummets. Bone loss for men occurs much more gradually.

However, by age 75, osteoporosis is as common in men as it is in women.

To help you determine your risk of osteoporosis, the International Osteoporosis Foundation has a quick, online test you can take at RiskCheck.

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women over 65 and men over 70 should have a baseline dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, which is a painless measurement of the calcium in your bones. But those at high risk should start around age 50. Factors that make a good case for early screening include having a family history of osteoporosis, a broken bone after age 50, vitamin D deficiency, a smoking habit, medical conditions such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis or previous or current use of medications that can weaken bones, like steroid prednisone and certain antidepressants.

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When should I update my Will and other estate plan documents?

October was National Estate Planning Month. Now is an opportune time to review your existing estate plan documents, to determine if the documents still meet your goals and are up to date under the current law.

The following considerations are helpful in determining whether you should update your estate plan: • Significant Life Events: Such events as births/ adoptions, marriage, divorce or deaths can significantly impact your estate plan; • Financial Changes: If there have been substantial changes in your assets, including from real estate or investments (from acquisitions or sales) or in your income, the same may affect your current estate plan and need to be addressed; • Changes in Federal or State Tax Laws: Such changes can affect your estate plan, which may need to be amended to minimize tax liabilities; • Moving to Another State: You should confer with

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an estate plan attorney in the new state, to determine whether any updates are needed to your estate plan, based on the laws of the new state regarding inheritance and estates; Changes in Health: If you, your spouse or your beneficiaries experience any significant health changes, you should review your estate plan; Beneficiary Issues/Updates: It is best to review your estate plan periodically and update the same if needed, to provide for your beneficiaries in accordance with your current goals; and Updates to your Legacy: You have created an estate plan to provide for your legacy and updates may be needed to your plan, to accomplish your gifting goals and to keep your estate plan current under applicable laws and your overall legacy goals.

How do I revoke and/or update my Will and store it?

To revoke a Will, it is best to tear it up. To make changes in a Will, you may prepare a Codicil, which should be signed before two witnesses who do not inherit from you and a Notary. Remember, if you utilize a Codicil to make changes, then it will be read together with the Will, to determine what changes apply.

Thus, you may prefer to prepare a new, replacement Will, to avoid the need for referral to the prior Will, regarding any changes. If a new Will is prepared, you should tear up the prior, revoked Will, to avoid any confusion about which is the

effective Will. A replacement Will should contain language advising that all prior Wills and Codicils are revoked. If you fail to tear up the prior Will, the most recently-dated Will controls; however, this may require a probate estate to be opened on a formal basis, with a hearing, to determine which Will is the most recent.

Never attempt to make changes by writing in, crossing out, substituting pages or adding pages to your Will, or to any legal document. Never remove the staples from your original Will for any reason.

It is important to store your original Will in a safe place, where it will not be lost, stolen, destroyed or burned up.

It is recommended that you place it in your safe deposit box, keep it in a fire proof safe at your home, or file it with the probate court in your county for safekeeping.

Some counties charge a small fee for such storage, while other counties handle this without charge.

The clerk of the court will give you a receipt showing that your original Will is on file with the court. You should make several copies of this receipt and place one in each of the areas where people are likely to look for your Will after your death (such as your desk drawer, your safe deposit box, home strong box, etc.). If you need to retrieve your Will from the court to make changes or for any other reason, you will need to show the receipt and your valid ID to the court clerk.

Please note that a few probate courts in the Denver metro area are so crowded that they cannot accept any more Wills for safekeeping.

you have osteopenia but have a low to moderate 10year fracture risk, lifestyle measures are usually the best course of action. Three important things you can do to boost your bone health include:

Get enough calcium and vitamin D: Calcium helps keep bones strong, and vitamin D helps us absorb calcium. Women older than 50 and men over 70 need at least 1,200 mg of calcium per day ideally from foods like dairy, canned sardines, kale, and fortified orange juice.

Adults over 50 need 870 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D each day, but that’s hard to get from food. Have your levels checked to see if you need a supplement.

Exercise: Low impact weight-bearing exercises like walking, and strength training with light weights or resistant bands several times a week Thus, if you want to file your Will for safekeeping with the probate court, you should call the court beforehand, to determine if they have room for your Will and to verify the filing fee, if any.

It is best not to make color photocopies of your Will, which may cause confusion about which is the original Will. Instead, photocopies of your Will should be stamped “COPY”. Although a photocopy of a Will may be probated in Colorado, if the original Will cannot be found, the process to do so requires the pursuit of formal probate proceedings, including a hearing. Such proceedings are required to overcome the presumption that the maker of the Will purposefully destroyed the original Will, to revoke it.

It is best to have an experienced estate planning attorney prepare your Will, any needed Codicil, Power of Attorney documents and related estate plan documents, who can also assist in the enforcement of the documents, if needed.

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

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed. Simply

can actually help build bone strength, as well as improve balance and muscle strength.

Don’t smoke: Women who smoke a pack of cigarettes per day as adults have less dense bones at menopause.

Osteoporosis Meds If, however, your bone density test finds that you have osteoporosis your doctor will probably recommend medications. The first line of treatment is usually bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Binosto and Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel and Atelvia), and ibandronate (Boniva).

These oral or injectable drugs slow the breakdown of bone but won’t build it back.

For severe osteoporosis your doctor may instead prescribe an anabolic: teriparatide (Forteo), abaloparatide (Tymlos), or romosozumab (Evenity). These are typically given as daily or monthly injections and they increase the amount and strength of bones. being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency.

To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).

Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

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year prior to the date of City accepting applications for vacant appointment, not emby the city of partial at-large term on Aurora City Council ployed Aurora, and not holding The city of Aurora is accepting applications to fill an Aurora City Council seat that is vacant following the resignation of At-large Council Member Dustin Zvonek. The appointed candidate will complete the remainder of the term, which ends the first council meeting in December 2025.

The deadline to apply is Nov. 13.

The City Council will determine during the Nov. 18 council meeting which candidates to interview and will inter-

view those candidates Dec. 2.

The public will be invited to attend a candidate meet and greet Dec. 9. More details about that event will be posted in the

coming days at AuroraGov.org/2024AtLarge.

The City Council will appoint the new council member during the Dec. 16 council meeting.

Any applicant must be a registered elector of the city of Aurora, a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years old on the date of appointment, an Aurora resident for at least one

any other elective office.

To apply, visit Aurora Gov.org/2024AtLarge to access the application link. For questions, call the City Clerk’s Office at 303.739.7094.

During the November 2025 Regular Municipal Election, registered electors will vote into office a new at-large council member to complete the next full term.

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COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: LUNA ROSE BEVIS, Child, and concerning, RAYVEN ERICKA LOUISE BEVIS AND ERIC JOSEPH SUNSHINE, Respondents.

Erinn Walz, Esq. #43200 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1821 Fax: (303) 636-1889 NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATION HEARING FOR ERIC SUNSHINE SET FOR DECEMBER 2, 2024, AT 3:30 P.M. IN DIV. 22 Case No: 24JV142 Division: 22

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above-captioned matter has been set for a DEFAULT ADJUDICATION HEARING for Respondent, Eric Sunshine, on December 2, 2024, at the hour of 3:30 p.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. The Court requests that you be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin, for you to discuss the case with an attorney and/or caseworker if you wish to do so. 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 children dependent and neglected and enter into a treatment plan by default in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation.

Participants may use any computer, tablet, or smartphone 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 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).

CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 2 SERIES OF 2024 The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of November 2024, and were ordered published by said Council:

Dated November 8, 2024.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025, ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY BASED ON THE SAID BUDGET SO ADOPTED; ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO BE DERIVED FROM OTHER REVENUE SOURCES; AND SETTING FORTH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR EACH FUND

Erinn Walz, Reg. #43200 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner

Copies of this ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11658 ___________________________

Dated the 7th day of November 2024 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

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

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11659 ___________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 3 SERIES OF 2024 The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of November 2024, and were ordered published by said Council:

___________________________ CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 4 SERIES OF 2024 The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 6th day of November 2024, and were ordered published by said Council:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO DEFRAY EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE CITY’S CALENDAR YEAR 2025

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2024 TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025

Copies of this ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Copies of this ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 7th day of November 2024 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Dated the 7th day of November 2024 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11660

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11661 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS ARAPAHOE COUNTY 911 AUTHORITY NOTICE OF 2025 BUDGET ADOPTION The Arapahoe County 911 Authority will consider adoption of the 2025 budget during a public hearing on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in person at South Metro Fire Rescue, 9195 E Mineral Ave, Centennial and online via Zoom. The proposed budget is available for inspection and copying between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays), at the office of the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120. Any interested person may file in writing any objection to, or comments regarding, the proposed Budget prior to the hearing date by sending such comments to Ms. Cathy Raley at the Arapahoe County Finance Department, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80120 or via email at craley@arapahoegov.com. Any interested person may also attend the scheduling hearing and address the Authority. Additional information, including information concerning attendance, is available at https://ace911. colorado.gov.

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11662 ___________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2025; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Darcy Beard, CPA, 6050 Powell Rd, Parker, CO 80134, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Duffey’s Patio Cafe’, located at 4994 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80222. Any interested elector of CHERRY HILLS

NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated this 23rd day of October, 2024.

Dated: November 5, 2024 CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Darcy Beard Budget Officer

By: /s/Darren Myers President

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11663 ___________________________ NOTICE OF 2025 BUDGET HEARING COUNTRY HOMES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, PARCELS A AND B ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Country Homes Metropolitan District, Parcels A and B, Arapahoe County, Colorado, for calendar year 2025. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file in the office of Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC, 1660 Lincoln Street, Suite 3000, Denver, Colorado, telephone number 303-628-3664, where the same is available for inspection, by appointment only, by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours, (i.e. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Country Homes Metropolitan District, Parcels A and B, will consider the adoption of the proposed 2025 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted at a special meeting of the District’s Board of Directors to be held at 23 Sunset Drive, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Any interested elector of the Country Homes Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed 2025 Budget and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

COUNTRY HOMES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11664 ___________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget which may include a rate and fee increase has been submitted to the HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2025; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Darcy Beard, CPA, 6050 Powell Road, Parker, CO 80134, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. This meeting will be held via Webex. Please contact Darcy Beard, CPA at 303-594-5488 for meeting access information. Any interested elector of HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Dated: November 5, 2024 HI-LIN WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Darcy Beard Budget Officer Published in The Villager Published: November 14, 2024 Legal # 11665 ___________________________

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MILE HIGH HOLIDAY MART SPONSORED BY JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DENVER NOV. 15-17 at Gates Field House Univ. of Denver. Enjoy a unique boutique holiday shopping experience while supporting the community and local businesses!

Proceeds support the Junior League of Denver’s efforts to develop the potential of women and improve the community. Visit JLD.org for show hours, to purchase tickets and info on VIP Shopping. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Together For Colorado Toy Drive to benefit Boys & GirlsClubs of Metro Denver and receive FREE admission.

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION “BE BEAUTIFUL BE YOURSELF FASHION SHOW NOV. 16, 5 p.m. Zaya Biel honored as Global Ambassador and Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Awardees, Sofia Sanchez and Woody Harrelson. Questions: 303-3216277. Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT WED., NOV. 20, 4-8 p.m.

Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Dr., Cherry Hills Village.

Live entertainment, Signature Cocktails, Tantalizing Appetizers and Delicious Desserts. Entry ticket - $10.

THE POLAR EXPRESS 20TH ANNIVERSARY NOV. 22 TO JAN. 1, 2025 at Gaylord Rockies Resort. Carved from 300-pound blocks of ice to fill 17,000 s.f. frozen attraction with the temperature maintained at 9 degrees. Coats provided for the tour. The ice artisans are from Harbin, China where they will carve 2 million pounds of ice to recreate the classic Holiday event in Colorado’s largest indoor frozen attraction. Starting with 6,000 massive ice blocks, the carvers work approximately six weeks- more than 12,000 man-hours. Some of the events: Cirque: Frost; Festival of Trees, Mistletoe Mile Scavenger hunt, Gingerbread Decorating

Corner; Build-A-Bear Workshop; Photos with Santa; Elf Training Academy; Mrs. Claus Christmas Traditions; Yuletide Street Marker and Cozy Comfort at Relate Spa. Visit ChristmasatGaylordRockies.com 48TH ANNUAL L’ESPRIT de NOËL HOLIDAY HOME TOUR BENEFITING CENTRAL CITY OPERA GUILD NOV. 22 & 23 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day. Home tour in Crestmoor Park Neighborhood of Denver.

Non-Guild Member Tickets $50, Guild Member Tickets $40. Purchase tickets at www.lespritdenoel.org/ buy-tickets FACES OF JFS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY WED. DEC. 4, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Cable Center, adjacent to the Univ. of Denver campus. Program to honor Dr. Richard Sanders with the Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award and Dr. Nancy Reichman with the Joyce and Cal Zell Humanitarian award. Tickets: jewishfamilyservice.org/faces TABLES EXTRAORDINAIRE AT SAINT CATHERINE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH DEC. 5, 12-4 p.m.; Dec. 6, 9-4 p.m. and DEC. 7 9-Noon. Visit 30 holiday table and receive a free Greek pastry favor! $20. Tickets available in advance using the QR code in the Nov. 7 Villager ad. TEA: DEC. 4 & 5. Tray of Sweet Treats and tour of 30 Holiday Tables. $45. Three seating times. . BAKERY: DEC. 4-7.

Handmade Greek pastries. Preorder

by NOV. 15 or purchase on site.

Info: https:/www.stcatherinechurch. orgtables Info: https:/www. stcatherinechurch.orgtables CENTENNIAL JIMGLE JAM SAT., DEC. 7, 1-4 P.M., Centennial

Center Park. Local elementary, middle and high school choirs perform holiday songs in Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Free event. Free cookies, cocoa and cider, family-friendly activities.

Food trucks and community vendors. Santa will even make an appearance.

VISIT THE VILLAGE SAT., DEC. 7. Looking for Volunteers to supposes the familyfriendly Visit The Village at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.

Operate the free hot chocolate station, fill treat bags at the makeyour-own “reindeer food” station and help with craft activities.

Receive a free T-shirt when you volunteer. Details: arapahoe.gov/ volunteer GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT SAT. DEC. 7. Arapahoe County fairgrounds. Meet Santa, horses-drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, make-and-take crafts, petting farm, local craft vendors, food trucks and more.

FRIENDS OF NURSING’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Friends of Nursing’s Christmas Luncheon will be DECEMBER 7 at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant in Greenwood Village.

The program, “Nurses Make a Difference” will include reflections of Randy Gradishar and his wife Beth, who IS a nurse. Their fireside chat will describe the influence of nursing in their lives. Rick Crandall will introduce soprano Christie Conover to entertain with Christmas music. For information, please call 720/891-3412 THIRD ANNUAL LATKES AND LIGHTS HANUKKAH CELEBRATION SUN. DEC. 15, 10 a.m. Hosted by Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community

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Center (JCC Denver).Two latke competitions, craft fair, live music, Hanukkah games and more. All ages invited. Tickets limited at https:/ www.jccd DEenver.org/portfolioitems/latkes-and-lights/ NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW PARADE JAN. 9 12 noon. Downtown Denver.

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WHAT’S NEW? MURAL UNDER ARAPAHOE BRIDGE IS COMPLETE The Centennial Arts & Cultural Foundation recently celebrated the completion of the City’s first public mural project, located along Big Dry Creek under the Arapahoe Road Bridge.

WHAT’S NEW? Carla’s is decorated for the Holidays!

SOUTH SUBURBAN SHOP LOCAL! Unique & festive GOLF COURSE 50TH holidays decor from vintage to ANNIVERSARY 7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial. Five modern. A magical experience for leagues have joined together to raise 29 years. The Streets at Southglenn, funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” 6851 S. Gaylord St., Ste., 233, this month. Nourish delivered more Centennial. than 200,000 meals and groceries in 2023 to those in need. Concerts and WHAT’S NEW? - BRIA karaoke nights throughout the year. BLAIR CREATIVE NOW OPEN! Info: 303-70-5500.

The Streets at Southglenn, 6853 S. York St., 123. (Across the street from DENVER LIONS CLUB Carlas.) Open Monday by appointment MEETINGS or Tuesday-Sat. 10-5 p.m.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, WHAT’S NEW? - ST. I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining?

ANDREW’S VILLAGE Call Bob, 720-313-9741.

SENIOR LIVING EVENTS ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB Upscale dining, engaging events and activities, indoor pool, pet MEETINGS friendly. Call 72-684-5913 to Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 schedule a tour and enjoy lunch on p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 the Village. Located at 133801 E. S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.

Yale Ave., Aurora.

DONATE NEW TOYS (AGES 0–18) Drop off at First American State Bank 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

DONATE ONLINE Make cash donations directly to Volunteers of America at voacolorado.org/the-village-toy-drive/ or scan the QR code

DEADLINE TO DONATE Deadline for donations is Friday, December 13, 2024

Our Mission is to Give Colorado Children a Magical Holiday The Village Toy Drive is Collecting New Toys for Volunteers of America Colorado this Holiday Season

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