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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.

He recommended the state look into Nearly 10% of State Senate seats in 2025 will be newly him. reasons elected officials resign as part of the process of filling vacancies. filled by partisan vacancy committees instead of voters reforming According to the National Conference As the number of Colorado vacancy committee to complete state legislators who got their the term of her late husband, HD40 seats via appointment by a state Rep. John Buckner. She was partisan vacancy committee has subsequently elected to that seat in grown to nearly a third of the 2016 and again in 2018, then ran for 100-member general assembly State Senate in 2020, winning by 26 in recent years, more and more points. On November 5, 2024, she Coloradans are questioning the was re-elected to the state Senate process. It is an open secret that without opposition. appointed legislators enjoy the A third legislator resigning his benefit of running as incumOutgoing state Outgoing state Outgoing state Sen. seat January 9 is Douglas County Sen. Chris Hansen Sen. Janet Buckner Kevin Van Winkle bents in subsequent elections Republican Sen. Kevin Van Winkle, and they win most of the time. who successfully ran for Douglas one Republican, announced in the days One of those concerned about ever-inCounty Commissioner on November 5. following the November 5 election, that creasing vacancy appointments is Shad Like the others, Van Winkle’s partisan they plan to resign their seats one day after vacancy committee-selected replacement Murib, chair of the Colorado Democratic the beginning of the 2025 legislative sesParty, who recently said, “The growing will serve for two full years. sion. That will result in their replacements, number of senators and representatives of As a senator, Van Winkle earned selected by partisan vacancy committees, both parties serving in office as a result $44,000/year. A Douglas County comserving until the candidate elected to that of vacancy committee selections and not missioner earns between $127,000 and seat on November 3, 2026, is sworn in traditional elections should concern every $131,000 annually. It is understandable during the first week of January 2027.

Coloradan, and it certainly concerns me. that he ran for the position being vacated We reported on November 21 that The time is now to consider ways to make

by Lora Thomas, who was term-limited.

Denver state Sen. Chris Hansen had anthis process better.”

It is also understandable that he did not Douglas County Democratic State Rep. nounced he planned to give up the senate resign his senate seat early enough that seat to which he had just been re-elected, Bob Marshall introduced a measure last someone else could have run for it in year, HCR24-1004, that would have asked on January 9, 2025, one day after the start November, even though Van Winkle was of the 2025 legislative session. Hansen Colorado voters to adopt a constitutional open about his plans to run for county amendment prohibiting an appointed state began his service in the state senate in commissioner. By not resigning earlier, senator or representative from running for 2020 when he was appointed by a vacancy had he lost the election for county comcommittee to complete the term of Sen. the office to which he or she was appointmissioner, he would have still been a senaLois Court after she resigned. ed in the general election immediately tor for two more years..

On November 21, Aurora state Sen. following their appointment. It failed to In discussing the situation with a repass the House thus was never even heard Janet Buckner announced that she, too, porter, Hansen pointed to the low salary would step down on January 9. Buckner in the Senate. of legislators as one of the reasons he began her service in the general assembly Three of the 35 members of the Colaccepted a position as CEO of La Plata in 2015, when she was appointed by a orado state senate, two Democrats and Electric Association when it was offered to

of State Legislatures, 25 states fill legislative vacancies via special elections. In 11 states, including Utah, Kansas, and Nebraska, the governor appoints a replacement. The Board of County Commissioners chooses a replacement for a resigned legislator in eight states, including Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona. Only four states besides Colorado--Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, and North Dakota— employ vacancy committees, a process whereby the political party establishment of the resigned legislator chooses his or her replacement. Generally, a group of under 100 party members comprises a vacancy committee. A majority of that group selects a person to complete the unexpired term. In the case of a state senator, the person chosen will represent approximately 168,000 people, often for two full years.

That is the case with the three state senators who just announced their resignations.

A memo from the nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff dated January 4, 2023, confirms that state legislators appointed by vacancy committees serve until the next general election, which is two years away, if they resign right after a general election, as is the case with Senators Hansen, Buckner, and Van Winkle, whose vacancy committee-selected replacements will serve until the first week of January 2027, unless they are subsequently elected to the seats to which they were appointed. In that case, they will be eligible to serve in those seats until January 2035.

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Optimist Club of Monaco South again selling Christmas trees; kids can visit with Santa RCI Hospitality Holdings’ Cherry Creek Food Hall, formerly The Grange, in Greenwood Village.

(file photo)

RCI closing Cherry Creek Food Hall in Greenwood Village

BY DON IRELAND SPECIAL FOR THE VILLAGER

The Cherry Creek Food Hall in Greenwood Village has closed by owner RCI Hospitality Holdings on Sunday, Nov. 30.

RCI CEO & President Eric Langan told The Villager on Sunday, “The food hall was just not making the return for the investment. Labor costs were very high there and it was very hard to keep business consistent.”

Among the closing restaurants in the complex was one of RCI’s Bombshells’ locations, which featured “made from scratch” chicken wings, salads and other menu options. It was frequently compared to competitors, including Hooters and Twin Peaks.

The announcement came almost exactly two years after RCI (Nasdaq: RICK) announced the acquisition of the food hall – formerly called The Grange – at 6575 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard. It was purchased from wellknown Denver restauranter Troy Guard for $5.2 million, consisting of $1.85 million in cash and a five-year, 6.67% bank financing note with a 25-year amortization.

The 12,500-square-foot location included a microbrewery, bar and arcade area in addition to several food vendors that offered dishes ranging from sushi, artisan sandwiches, Korean dumplings, charcutiers, Mexican dishes, pizza, ramen and other specialties.

Langan said RCI is continuing to move ahead and open its military-themed, Bombshells restaurant at the corner of 14th and Arapahoe Streets in downtown Denver sometime in January. The adult-entertainment company also owns and operates five strip clubs or cabarets in the metro Denver area, including the Diamond Cabaret and a Rick’s Cabaret location near the Colorado Convention Center.

While RCI’s primary business is adult cabarets and strip clubs in 13 states, it also expanded into the restaurant business with its Bombshells locations. However, in November, RCI announced it planned to sell two of its Texas locations and sell a third in Pflugerville, TX. The closings were attributed to “underperforming” locations, the company said in a release several weeks ago.

In addition, Langan said RCI is continuing to move ahead with plans for a springtime opening for one of its Rick’s Cabaret and Steakhouse locations in Central

City, Gilpin County. Originally, the company wanted to open two casinos – one under the Rick’s brand and other a Bombshell’s casino-restaurant in Central City - but withdrew their request for Colorado gaming licenses in May. However, Langan has moved forward toward open the

Rick’s location, featuring women wearing see-through latex outfits that gives them the appearance of being topless.

Currently, RCI and Central City are tangled in a federal lawsuit involving permits over the location. It is unknown when the case will be heard.

The Optimist Club of Monaco South is once again offering Christmas trees for sale. Located near the northwest corner of Monaco & Iliff on the grounds of the Villa Monaco Shopping Center, the Tree Lot is open seven days a week from 10-8.

Staffed entirely by volunteers, it will operate through Christmas Eve or until the last tree is sold, if sooner.

This annual fundraiser is a local 45-year tradition. The net proceeds enable the Optimist Club to continue its nearly half-century history of serving youth and the community.

On weekends Santa Claus is in residence at the Tree Lot’s heated Santa Haus, to visit with the young and not so young. There’s no charge or purchase obligation, and you can take photos with Santa, too!

In addition to several varieties and sizes of trees and wreaths, also available are fresh garland, pine boughs, and tree accessories for holiday decorating.

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Opinion

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It will be a very exciting year, both locally and nationally, and we’ll Readers of this newspaper be doing our best to keep are aware that I grew up on a readers informed on news real old-time cattle ranch in close to home. Good govfar N.W Colorado. I like to ernment begins at the local describe what life was like level where new leadership living without indoor plumbemerges along with new ing, electricity, television, and ideas to make life better phone service; with cooking BY BOB SWEENEY for everyone. and heating from a wood and PUBLISHER I am very thankful to coal stove. I’ll dwell on more be a part of the news coverage with a of those stories in 2025. At this morecent health challenge that I was lucky ment I am glad that I will be around to to survive. Before my bedtime on Sunwrite about more future subjects. 2025 day evening, Nov. 3, my wife Gerri is going to be a dynamic year with a had gone to bed, and I was sitting in new administration and ongoing chalmy recliner catching the late hour news lenges at the federal, state, county and and football scores. city administrations.

With no warning I experienced a President Trump will be hard chalsudden pain, like getting shot in the lenged to keep the ship of state afloat stomach; my major aorta leading down and headed in the best direction for all from my heart ruptured, along with two citizens. I’m optimistic that the nation other major arteries. I’m told that is will move forward and many of the described as a “Triple A” emergency challenges of today will be memories where one can internally bleed to death, by the end of 2025. Immigration is quickly. going to be a very demanding work in As I struggled to bed, my wife called progress to protect our nation’s borders. 911, with a fire station located a few Ending the wars will be another chalmiles from our home. I remember two lenge and my belief is that they will firemen lifting me up and arriving on a come to an end soon. Then the quesstretcher at Parker Adventist Hospital. tion arises how to rise from the ashes I recall seeing the lights from a CAT of war? scan. My next memory was riding in

It Just Wasn’t My Time to Go…

an ambulance to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood where two vascular surgeons were on duty and were able to save my life. They describe me as an “anomaly.” That began a month-long recovery between the hospital and the Suites at Holly Creek Care Center. I was discharged Dec 1 and made it back home Sunday afternoon, able to walk with a walker and no cognitive damages. My wife, three daughters, son, two sons-in-law and a niece, who is an RN, are all my heroes.

Our newspaper crew never missed a step with Gerri and daughter Susan, keeping the newspapers on schedule through the election with the professional veterans who produce this newspaper every week.

I have never been in a hospital overnight, so this was quite an experience. I entered a world of very caring and professional health care workers from the top down to the bed pan experiences.

Not much vanity left in a hospital stay.

It has truly been a painful journey, but I’m overjoyed to be alive. My apologies to all of you who have called and left messages and get-well cards. I had to turn my phone off for many days and just get well. I feel very lucky to be alive and thankful to God for sparing me once again in my life’s incredible journey.

Got Debt? Try Some Fiscal Federalism - WSJ From the by John F. Cogan of the Wall Street Journal:“My analysis of federal budget data shows that the chronic federal budget deficits since the 1950s are due to the federal government’s failure to raise tax revenues required to finance its spending on state and local activities.”

The basic premise of this article is faulty. Therefore, the conclusions are false. The authors mind-set, his false premise, is based on increasing tax revenue to support government spending.

The opposite is true. Gov-

ernment should restricts its spending to a number less than its tax revenue. And the savings from lowered spending should be used to pay down the debt.

The author used static economic formulae to arrive at his conclusions: higher taxes equals higher tax revenue.

The problem is that the tax payer will react negatively to increased taxes.

A dynamic model better suits the reality, it accounts for the effects, both seen and

unseen, of tax hikes. For instance, Trump’s tax rate curs actually increased federal revenues. That is due to increase economic activity in the private economy.

Economics is the study of human nature. Denying the obvious reality is not any way to run monetary or fiscal policy. Economists like this haven’t learned a single lesson from the total failure of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) over the past 16 years.

Jay Davidson is founder and CEO of a commercial bank. He is a student of the Austrian School of Economics and a dedicated capitalist. He believes there is a direct connection between individual right and responsibility, our Constitution, capitalism, and the intent of our Creator.

The article can be found here: https://www.wsj.com/ opinion/drowning-in-debt-trysome-fiscal-federalism-policyspending-8700e0c7?mod=Mo rningEditorialReport&mod=dj emMER_h

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QUOTE of the WEEK Hope lies dreams, QUOTE of inthe WEEK in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.

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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.

BY FREDA MIKLIN

Residents come out to say CHV should wait to expand Brave Academy until traffic issues in the area are addressed

On November 19, dozens of resulting from frustrated moCherry Hills Village residents, torists failing to observe traffic most of whom live in the area rules. around Brave Church at 3800 Tara Bailey, an attorney E. Hampden Avenue, came to with Brownstein Hyatt Farber testify at a public hearing at Shreck, testified that she reprewhich the church sought city sented a group of homeowners council approval to expand who live near BA. Bailey their school, Brave Acadeemphasized that her clients my (BA), to allow up to 208 were “not in opposition to this students in grades K-12. The project. They are in opposition meeting lasted nearly seven to the inadequacy of this traffic CHV residents filled the city council chamber to share their concerns Brave Academy hours, ending at 1:15 a.m. study, its proposed circulation about the proposed expansion of Brave Academy.

Interim Head of Photo by Freda Miklin Before testimony began, plan and mitigation measures, addressed. Many of the letters pointed • “The impacts of traffic at School Jake Clay The Villager interviewed Jake Clay, Head which they feel are inadethe Colorado Boulevard and E. Hamp- quate.” She also noted that, when it heard of Education and Interim Head of School. to vehicles frequently backed up on Colorado Blvd. in both directions, near den Avenue intersection were considHe told us that BA currently has less than this case, CHV’s Planning & Zoning Hampden Avenue, due to traffic to and ered in BRAVE’s study, although the 30 students, mostly in the lower grades.

Commission, “initially voted to recomfrom Kent Denver School, noting that intersection itself was not independent- mend denial of the application, then went In response to our question about BA’s BA was in that exact location, thus addly studied, because the intersection was into executaive session, and changed the accreditation, Clay shared that the school ing significantly more traffic there could analyzed, and traffic conditions taken, is in the process of getting accredited by vote to approve the application,” which as part of a recent multi-jurisdictional the Society of Classical Learning (SCL). exacerbate the situation. They also noted caused the homeowners to be “concerned that northbound Mansfield Avenue headeffort (that) identified some short-term and confused by this vote swap, underSCL’s website describes it as “the leaded toward Colorado Boulevard during and long-range improvements at the er in the classical Christian education standably.”

Hampden/Colorado intersection…That movement,” and lists five schools around the morning and after school, was a Bailey went on, sharing her opinion current problem. Many letters identified study did not recommend improvethe country which it has accredited, recthat BA’s application “did not meet all ments for the northbound Colorado ognizing them as being “able to apply the significant traffic backups on northbound the Code’s criteria of approval,” specifiBoulevard approach, but did identify most effective means to establish a rigor- Colorado Blvd. at Hampden Avenue cally criterion one, requiring consistency because the intersection lacks a separate the need for a more focused feasibility ous, prevailing quality standard for claswith the Master Plan, as well as presstudy to identify innovative intersecsical Christian schools.” Clay also told us right turn lane for motorists headed east ervation of the semi-rural character of toward I-25, separating them from those tion configuration alternatives.” that tuition at BA is $10,500/year. this city, along with portions of criterion going north, across Hampden Avenue, on • “Per the City’s consultant, “major” City staff presented BA’s request to five, which requires that it not create unColorado Blvd. intersections generally consist of mulincrease its enrollment to 208, and poreasonable traffic congestion or a safety A couple who lives across Colorado tilane, high speed, and/or high -volume hazard to pedestrians or motorists. tentially 416 later, with city council apBlvd. from Brave Church, wrote, “Infacilities connecting a variety of land proval and evidence that traffic was not Covington resident Richard Abels uses. The Colorado/Mansfield intera problem. Staff stated that they believed creasing student enrollment will create spoke to recommend that the city council section was not included in the study the request to expand to 208 students met horrendous traffic conditions twice every “put this (project) on pause, to get more because it is not signalized and is conapplicable CHV criteria and recommend- weekday, to add to the weekend church information, to do more studies, and get traffic that already exists there. This will sidered a minor intersection.” ed that the city council approve it. a better understanding of a very serious be on top of the heavy traffic that now • “The City does not have its own guide- nature.” He continued, addressing the Tye Ragsdale, pastor and chief opcrowds Colorado Boulevard as parents lines for traffic impact studies. Thereerating officer, talked about the church’s council, “BA’s growth is allowed. It’s deliver students to Kent and Cherry Hills fore, the City’s consultant referenced ethics and Christian ministry, noting that encouraged. Your job is to make sure it’s Elementary.” the Arapahoe County Traffic Impact BA is an integral part of Brave Church, done in harmony with the needs of the Nevertheless, both BA’s traffic enStudy.” not a separate entity. He emphasized their greater community.” Abels concluded During the meeting, the city’s trafdesire to be good neighbors and be trans- gineers and CHV’s consulting traffic that managing traffic at the intersections engineers concluded that, “The proposed fic consultant acknowledged that the parent, consistent with their Christian of Colorado Blvd. & Hampden Avenue, development will not result in unreasonintersection of Hampden and Colorado values of honesty and integrity. as well as Colorado Blvd. and Quincy able traffic congestion or create a safety Boulevard “is approaching capacity He was followed by a representative Avenue, should be addressed before BA’s hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic and failure,” and short and long-term of Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, who prerequest to expand is considered. and adequate provisions will be provided improvements were needed that would pared the traffic study that was an inteAfter public testimony ended at midimpact the BA project. gral part of the request. He answered city to manage any traffic-related issues.” night, the city council deliberated for 45 Many residents who wrote in pointed Citizen testimony began at 10:20 pm, minutes before deciding to continue the council questions about the study. to some statements in the city’s written nearly four hours into the meeting. It last- case for the expansion of BA to its final 61 CHV residents, many of whom analysis of the project as evidence of the ed until midnight, despite Mayor Brown live in the single-family Covington meeting of 2024, on December 11, notdisconnect between residents’ experience carefully limiting speakers to three minneighborhood just west of the Brave ing the importance of voting on the quesof current and potential future traffic in the utes each.

Church campus, submitted letters to tion at that date, to avoid having to begin area, and city staff’s belief that BA’s reSeveral citizens pointed to concerns the city prior to the meeting, asking the the case anew when three members of quest could be reasonable accommodated. they had regarding safety of children city to delay approving BA’s plan until the council leave and are replaced by Those statements included: on bicycles and pedestrians in the area, traffic patterns in the nearby area were newly elected representatives in January.

Recounts are pending in two State House districts

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has ordered official recounts in State House Districts 16 and 19. Recounts are required by law when candidates’ vote totals are less than 0.5% apart.

In El Paso County HD16, Republican challenger Rebecca Keltie received six more votes than Democratic incumbent Stephanie Vigil, Rebecca Keltie Stephanie Vigil Dan Woog Jillaire McMillan out of 41,276 cast, constituting a margin of 0.1454%. A difference towns of Dacono, Frederick, Eric, and to a Democratic vacancy committee to of 206 votes or less would have been Firestone, the seat became open when select a replacement. On August 7, the sufficient to trigger the legally mandated incumbent Democratic Rep. Jennifer 31-member committee chose Jillaire Mcrecount.

Parenti changed her mind about running Millan to oppose Republican Dan Woog.

In HD19, which encompasses parts of for re-election in late July. Since the Woog was elected to the state House Boulder and Weld County, including the time for a primary had passed, it was left from HD63 by a 24-point margin in

2020. After the 2021 statewide redistricting, he was no longer in HD63. He was in HD19, for which he ran in 2022, losing to Democrat Parenti by 3%. A rematch of that contest was on track for November 5, 2024, until Parenti dropped out and was replaced by McMillan.

On November 5, Woog received 109 more votes than did McMillan, out of 56,729 cast, constituting a margin of 0.192%. A recount would have been legally mandated by any difference of 283 votes or less.

If the recounts in HD16 and HD19 do not alter the outcome of either election, Democrats will hold 43 seats and Republicans will hold 22 in the state House for the next two years. Any change would affect those totals.

Both recounts are required to be completed by December 6.

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LAUNCHING THE HOLIDAYS WITH CHEER FOR GREAT CAUSES! Cancer League hosts Holiday Shopping Night at Glenmoor Country Club Cancer League of Colorado secured an exciting and varied array of vendors for its annual holiday shopping night out. There were libations and nibbles along the way as loyal

supporters found treasures to fill their bags and raise funds. The all-volunteer nonprofit has raised and awarded over $24 million for cancer research and patient care since 1969.

Shoppers Lyn Drake and Nancy Hemstad Photos by Scottie Iverson

Supporters Laura Shipman, Rosalina Diecidue, Annabel Bowlen and Edie Marks

Cherry Hills Village resident Betsy Baltzer at her unique and inviting Literati Spirits display

Tap & Burger at Belleview Station helps launch 11th Annual Village Toy Drive What a wonderful discovery – exceptional food and beverage right in the neighborhood! Greg Lewis and Ryan Terry were enthusiastically accommodating - reserving the Tap & Burger establishment at Belleview Station to host this season’s launch of

the 11th Annual Village Toy Drive.

The Village Toy Drive benefits Volunteers of America with a mission to give every Colorado child a magical holiday. Over 200 guests generously donated unwrapped toys to be placed under the tree at

The Village Toy Drive Founder and First American State Bank VP Michelle Gruber and her husband Russell Gruber of Gruber Commercial Real Estate (sponsor)

Photo by Scottie Iverson

Volunteers of America staff in attendance: Gerry Rasel, Lynn Hubert, Jim Nix, Jan Otteman, Faustine Curry and Michael James. Photo courtesy of VOA

First American State Bank where a wrapping party is scheduled for December 12.

It was a very family-friendly evening with a special play

area designated for children.

A delectable buffet of the restaurant’s fun food offerings added to the festivities. Gracious sponsor partners were:

“It truly takes a village and we wouldn’t be able to supply thousands of toys each year without our sponsors and community partners!”

– Michelle Gruber

Tap & Burger, Mile High Spirits, Erik and Mollie Helen, First American State Bank and Gruber Commercial Real Estate.

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Colorado UpLift transforms lives by building lifechanging relationships with underserved youth, empowering them to succeed through mentorship, education, and leadership programs. Join us in inspiring futures this Colorado Gives Day! www.coloradogives.org/organization/ coloradouplift

Zuma’s mission is to provide life-saving rehabilitation and sanctuary to homeless animals and pair them with troubled humans in an animal-assisted therapy setting. http://coloradogives.org/ZumasRescueRanch

Independence Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit, free market think tank that educates citizens, legislators, and opinion makers about policies that enhance personal and economic freedom. i2i.org/CGD

Be an Angel this Season and donate

“Empowering all youth across Colorado through leadership, outdoor skills, and community service. Scouting Colorado fosters character development and prepares future leaders https://www.coloradogives.org/ Scoutingcolorado

Please give the gift of life today to homeless pets. Your gift will be doubled up to $47,200! They’re counting on you!

CLC is a unique all-volunteer nonprofit. 100% of your donation funds ground-breaking cancer research and cancer-related services in Colorado. www.cancerleague.org

Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of the economy and jobs.

The Nathan Yip Foundation works to close the educational opportunity gap between rural and urban schools by providing grants to teachers and schools in the 147 rural schools districts throughout Colorado.

BRRC is dedicated to providing the resources, education and advocacy needed to stop bullying and stem the long-term effects bullying has on its targets.

Help A Precious Child empower over 50,000 kids with essential support—diapers, clothing, food, holiday gifts and more. Donate today to make an impact: coloradogives.org/organization/ APreciousChild

Freedom Service Dogs transforms lives by partnering people with custom-trained assistance dogs, free of charge. Your gift on Colorado Gives Day helps fuel our mission. freedomservicedogs.org/cgd

Every acre, every river mile, and every species protected begins with you. Support The Nature Conservancy’s work in Colorado to create real change for our planet, together. https://www.coloradogives.org/ organization/Nature-Co

FullCircle is a lifeline for Colorado’s youth and families facing substance use, mental health, and behavioral struggles. We provide no-cost support, creating spaces for healing and hope. https://fullcircleprogram.com/donations https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/ fullcircleprogram

Ignite your curiosity for History Colorado to help us invest in rural prosperity, strengthen through education, and share the diverse stories of Colorado.

Located in Littleton, Doctors Care provides affordable, high-quality health care and services that promote overall health and wellness for those in need. www.doctorscare.org/donate

The Gathering Place provides low-barrier, traumainformed care to women, gender-diverse people, and children experiencing homelessness. Your gift provides essential needs and support as they navigate the path ahead. www.coloradogives.org/organization/ Thegatheringplace

At Nourish, our recipes always include hope and warmth. Your support shares food and friendship with older adults by delivering 230,000 nutritious meals this year!

Through your support and partnership, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain students can write their own stories and sign their names with confidence, dignity, and determination. https://www.coloradogives.org/ organization/jarockymountain

EVERY DOLLAR DONATED IS GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED

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Our mission is to provide a compassionate, loving, lifelong home where elderly dogs are cared for during their good days, bad days, and last days.

Give to PSDS on Colorado Gives Day! EARLY GIVING OPEN— DONATE BY DECEMBER 10 SCAN CODE OR VISIT COLORADOGIVESDAY.ORG

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GIVE THE GIFT OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE www.coloradogives.org/organization/coloradouplift

Colorado UpLift builds long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth equipping them to contribute and thrive in their community.

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FullCircle is a lifeline for Colorado’s youth and families facing substance use, mental health, and behavioral struggles.

We provide no-cost support, creating spaces for healing and hope.

In Colorado, 7 lives are lost each day to overdose and suicide, many of them young people. FullCircle offers no-cost support to youth and families facing substance use, mental health, and behavioral struggles. Your donation helps expand our reach, providing sober events, family groups, and peer-led support.

Together, we can change lives and ensure no family faces these challenges alone.

Help us build brighter futures—donate today.

https://fullcircleprogram.com/donations https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/fullcircleprogram

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COLORADO GIVES DAY Since 1985, II has provided research resulting in changes in law and policy.

We put our ideas into action through litigation, coalition building, ballot initiatives, new media, and investigative reporting. We fight for freedom on paper, in the statehouse, in the media, and on the ballot.

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Be an Angel this Season and donate

ONE ACT. ENDLESS IMPACT. PLEASE DONATE TODAY

One home for a family. One future secured. Your generosity creates ripples that change the world. www.voacolorado.org/one_act

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FON Scholarship winners from 2024

Friends of nursing is making a difference in the lives of nursing students and the lives of people needing medical care in our Colorado communities By providing nursing scholarships, Friends of Nursing is helping the next generation of nurses who are earning their baccalaureate or higher degree through nine Colorado Schools of Nursing.

Colorado is experiencing a serious nursing shortage.

Some projections suggest that our state will need more than 10,000 new nurses over the next decade. As the demand for quality patient care continues to rise, so does the demand for qualified and dedicated nurses. The Colorado Workforce Development Council projects a shortage of 56,000 entry-level and mid-level healthcare workers by 2026.

The recipients of Friends of Nursing scholarships show exemplary skill and passion for their chosen career path.

With few overhead costs and

a 100% volunteer board, donations to Friends of Nursing go directly to the scholarship fund. Students receiving the Friends of Nursing scholarships express sincere gratitude when they receive their awards because education costs are high, and even when working one or two jobs while in school, students still struggle with the cost of their educations.

In 1981, co-founders Greta Pollard and Janet Pirkey established Friends of Nursing

of the University of Denver as a non-profit scholarship support group for the school’s nursing program. After DU phased out its nursing program in 1985, the organization was renamed Friends of Nursing (FON) and broadened the scope of Colorado college and university nursing programs it supported. Funds are raised through memberships, special events, and donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

To Give, please go to www.coloradogives. org/donate/fon or to www.friendsofnursing. org/donate and click on PayPal. It is with heartfelt gratitude that we thank you for your support!

Colorado Lions have Lions-associated organizations participating in Colorado Gives Day on December 10 These organizations below conduct a wide range of activities that can use your help.

Please donate to one or more.

Your donation increases with the addition of Gives Day funds.

• Denver Lions Foundation • Colorado Lions Camp • Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank • Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Foundation • Savio House To make donations, go to this link to Colorado Gives Day: https://www.colorado gives.org/search. On this page, you can search for the

Lion organization. You do not have to wait until December 10th to donate, as you can schedule donations early. But not after December 10th.

Colorado Gives Day

Join one of the largest oneday giving movements in the country.

Each December, Coloradans come together with the common goal of strengthening the community by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits, and the community.

Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10, and

features a $1.6 Million Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, increasing the impact and the value of every dollar donated. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado's largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $419 million since it began in 2010.

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Will CU keep Prime?

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Will he, or won’t he?

After the Colorado Buffaloes missed the Big 12 Conference championship game and a possible berth in the National Championship Playoff because they went 0-for-Kansas, there’s an elephant in the room as they prepare for their consolation bowl game.

Will Coach Prime follow his sons out of Boulder and into the National Football League?

Or will he remain in the shadow of The Flatirons and build on his first two seasons as CU’s charismatic head football coach?

There are arguments in support of “yes” to both questions, enough to lie awake nights pondering the pros of both.

As for staying: • There’s unfinished business.

• The 9-3 record and a national ranking represents major progress from last year’s 4-8 and dead-last finish in the moribund Pac 12.

• But there still are mountaintops to reach.

• Another challenge awaits, as well: winning without Shedeur at quarterback and Travis Hunter everywhere.

• Coach Prime’s incoming recruiting class is highly regarded—No. 2 in the Big 12, some say. And he’s demonstrated his ability to

attract players from other universities.

• But can they top what he brought with him from Jackson State two years ago and harvested from the transfer portal thereafter?

• This is his chance to show the doubters.

• Personal happiness is also a factor. Coach Prime has said he loves it in Boulder and Colorado.

As for leaving: • Currently, there are three head coaching vacancies in the National Football League: Bears, Saints and Jets. And others likely to come, maybe including Dallas, where Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat with a 5-7 record.

• Sanders played in five NFL cities: Atlanta, San Francisco, Dallas, Washington and Baltimore across 14 seasons (interrupted by a three-year retirement after 12).

• Demonstrating Hunter-like two-way ability, Neon Deion in 1996 caught 36 passes for 475 yards, intercepted two passes and recovered three fumbles, and scored twice, once receiving and once returning a fumble. (In his career, he scored nine times on defense!)

Of his five former teams,

head coach of the Dallas Cowboys has, by far, the most glamorous ring for a man who’s yet to find a spotlight too big or too bright.

Pro football distinction awaits.

Among the 378 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame through 2024, only a handful have done what Sanders would be able to say he did if he becomes a head coach in the NFL. That is, play and coach at that level.

He’d join a short list that includes George Halas, Curly Lambeau, Jim Thorpe, Fritz Pollard and Ernie Nevers. (Deion was inducted as a player in 2011.)

As if he isn’t raking in enough money already, coaching the Dallas Cowboys likely would mean even bigger paydays for Coach Prime.

But there’s at least one unknown.

“I don’t just coach these young men,” he said after Senior Day at CU last Friday.

“I love these young men like they’re family, and I just want them to soar, not just from the football aspect, but as young men in life.”

A lot of coaches say something like that, and to a point probably mean it. But it’s more than schtick with Coach Prime.

His investment in his players at the college level seems genuine.

And therein lies the unknown.

How would pros respond to that sentiment from their coach?

Would the coach have to become more businesslike?

Sanders certainly knows the professional environment after starring at that level for more than a decade.

But could he change his style? Would he want to?

There IS another possibility: Tallahasse, Florida, home of the Florida State Seminoles, where Deion was a three-time All-American.

That job’s filled right now, and likely won’t be vacant this time around, despite a more-than-disappointing season under Mike Norvell.

Coming off a 13-0 regular season in 2023 that earned Norvell various awards, FSU was ranked in the top 10 when the ’24 season began. But a 2421 upset loss to Georgia Tech in Dublin to open the season was a sign of things to come.

The Seminoles went 2-10, their worst season since 1974.

My bet is that Coach Prime will remain in Boulder for now. But keep an eye on the university where he excelled in the mid-‘80s. ________________ 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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free T-shirt when you volunteer. Details: arapahoe.gov/volunteer 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; BuildA-Bear Workshop; Photos with Santa; Elf

Training Academy; Mrs. Claus Christmas Traditions; Yuletide Street Marker and Cozy Comfort at Relate Spa. Visit ChristmasatGaylordRockies.com TABLES EXTRAORDINAIRE AT SAINT CATHERINE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 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. Tray of Sweet Treats and tour of 30 Holiday Tables. $45. Three seating times. BAKERY: DEC. 4-7. Handmade Greek pastries.

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 family-friendly Visit The Village at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Operate the free hot chocolate station, fill treat bags at the make-your-own “reindeer food” station and help with craft activities. Receive a

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.

7900 S Colo. Blvd., Centennial. Five leagues have joined together to raise funds for “Nourish Meals on Wheels” this month. Nourish delivered more than 200,000 meals and groceries in 2023 to those in need. Concerts and karaoke nights throughout the year. Info: 30370-5500.

DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS FRIENDS OF NURSING Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Friends of Nursing Christmas Luncheon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, will be DECEMBER 7 at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant in Greenwood 720-313-9741.

Village. The program, “Nurses Make a ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB Difference” will include reflections of MEETINGS Randy Gradishar and his wife Beth, who IS a nurse. Their fireside chat will Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 describe the influence of nursing in p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. their lives. Rick Crandall will introduce Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720soprano Christie Conover to entertain 377-7682. with Christmas music. For information, please call 720/891-3412 WHAT’S NEW? MURAL UNDER ARAPAHOE BRIDGE CHERRY CREEK IS COMPLETE REPUBLICAN WOMEN The Centennial Arts & Cultural CELEBRATE CCRW’S 70TH Foundation recently celebrated the ANNIVERSARY TUESDAY, DEC. 10, 11:00 a.m. Holiday completion of the City’s first public mural project, located along Big Dry Luncheon. Double Tree by Hilton DTC, 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Creek under the Arapahoe Road Bridge.

Free Parking. RSVP by Dec. 3. $36.00 charge. Entertainment by Kerry Edwards WHAT’S NEW? Carla’s is decorated for the Holidays!

(Former of Tony Davids Wildfire.) Now. Two’s Company. Preregistration required. SHOP LOCAL! Unique & festive holidays decor from vintage to modern. A Call Marcia 303-475-9148. magical experience for 29 years. The THIRD ANNUAL LATKES Streets at Southglenn, 6851 S. Gaylord AND LIGHTS HANUKKAH St., Ste., 233, Centennial.

CELEBRATION SUN. DEC. 15, 10 a.m. Hosted by WHAT’S NEW? - BRIA BLAIR Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community CREATIVE NOW OPEN! Center (JCC Denver).Two latke The Streets at Southglenn, 6853 S. York competitions, craft fair, live music, St., 123. (Across the street from Carlas.)

Hanukkah games and more. All ages Open Monday by appointment or invited. Tickets limited at https:/www.

Tuesday-Sat. 10-5 p.m. jccd DEenver.org/portfolio-items/latkesand-lights/ WHAT’S NEW? NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING EVENTS SHOW PARADE Upscale dining, engaging events and JAN. 9 12 noon. Downtown Denver. activities, indoor pool, pet friendly. Call 72-684-5913 to schedule a tour and SOUTH SUBURBAN enjoy lunch on the Village. Located at GOLF COURSE 50TH ANNIVERSARY 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.

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Nestled in the heart of Centennial is a vibrant co-op art gallery showcasing the remarkable talents of 13 local artists.

Come in now to discover Unique Christmas Gifts!!

We can’t wait to welcome you into our artistic community!

Thursday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 to 4 pm

Arapahoe & University, 242 East Commons Ave, Centennial, north side of the street near theatre