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St. Andrew’s Village Senior Living: Where Life Blooms Every Day

At St. Andrew’s Village, senior living is more than a place to call home; it’s a vibrant lifestyle designed around joy, connection, and peace of mind. Just minutes from Denver, our community offers both Active Independent Living and Assisted Living with an emphasis on comfort, hospitality, and personalized care.

Independent Living, Your Way

Imagine mornings with no chores, afternoons filled with hobbies you love, and evenings surrounded by friends who feel like family. That’s life here. Our spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes feature full kitchens, private balconies, and underground parking. You get the freedom to live life on your terms while we handle the details, from maintenance to housekeeping. Should you ever need extra support, it’s right here, tailored to you.

Personalized Assisted Living For those who want a

helping hand without giving up independence, our Assisted Living offers warm, thoughtfully designed res-

idences and a customized approach to care. Our compassionate team is always close by, ensuring you have the support you need while still enjoying the activities and independence you love. Your comfort, dignity, and happiness are always our priority.

Dining You’ll Look Forward To

Every meal is an opportunity to connect. Enjoy fresh, chef-prepared dishes in our inviting restaurant, where laughter and conversation are always on the menu. Our culinary team focuses on seasonal ingredients, flavor, and wellness, with flexible options for every taste. Prefer to cook? Your inhome kitchen or kitchenette is ready when inspiration strikes.

Every Day is an Adventure

From painting classes and book clubs to tech workshops and fitness programs, there’s always something happening. Our indoor

heated pool, massage room, salon, chapel, and library are just steps from your door. Stroll our landscaped grounds or let our concierge arrange an exciting outing. Your calendar can be as relaxed or as full as you want it to be.

Connected Care, Lasting Relationships

With long-tenured staff who know you by name, our community feels like a true family. From routine wellness checks to on-site therapy and rehabilitation, we make it easy to stay healthy and active while enjoying life to the fullest.

Come See For Yourself

Many families across the Denver metro area have chosen St. Andrew’s Village for the next chapter of their lives, and after one visit, you’ll see why. Schedule a personal tour, meet our residents, and experience firsthand the warmth, hospitality, and possibilities waiting for you here.

St. Andrew’s Village Senior Living 13801 E Yale Ave, Aurora, 303-695-8100

Begin a new chapter in a place that feels like home. At St. Andrew’s Village, residents experience the freedom of maintenance-free living, and are able to focus on what brings them joy. With a variety of social gatherings, engaging activities, and enriching programs, each day fosters connections and memorable experiences. From housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to personal support, everything is thoughtfully managed for comfort and peace of mind. Discover what this new beginning can bring at St. Andrew’s Village Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, where comfort and connection await.

If you see me shopping, arrest me

By the time you finish reading this article, I will still be knee-deep in blouses, shoes, possibly boots, and definitely pashmina wraps. It started innocently enough: we sold our home in Greenwood Village, planning to buy another right away. But the real estate market had other ideas, so we made lemonade out of lemons… zesty, adventurous, exotic lemonade. We packed a few suitcases, stashed everything else in a storage unit, and traveled the world for two years.

on sale!

The retail world knows exactly how to reel you in. That scent wafting through the store? Intentional.

The way the sizes are arranged from smallest to largest?

This must be a subtle manipulation to make you feel like you might be a size smaller today. It’s psychological warfare with hemlines.

Add in a sale sign, Buy One Get One Half Off, and all logic goes out the window. Your brain says: “Savings!” Your closet whispers: “Mercy!”

But it’s not just about

It was magical. The majesty of the Austrian mountains, waterfalls in Croatia, narrow cobbled streets in Italy, sunsets in Morocco, and all the while, our worldly possessions sat quietly in storage, multiplying like rabbits.

Fast-forward to our return to Denver, where we finally found a lovely home in the neighborhood of our dreams. We opened the door to our storage unit, expecting a few boxes and maybe some Christmas decorations. Instead, it was like entering a forgotten wing of Macy’s. Clothes. Shoes. Handbags. More clothes. Clothes with tags still on them. Clothes that, I swear, were reproducing in the dark.

As we unpacked, I kept asking myself: How did I own this many clothes and yet live perfectly fine with just three sundresses and a hoodie for two years? That’s when I had to face the truth…America has a stuff problem. And I am Exhibit A.

Let’s talk about shopping. Oh, it is not just an errand. It’s an experience, a sport, a therapy session, and a spiritual awakening all rolled into one. You walk into the store, and there it is: the perfect lighting, the color-coded racks, the smells, the whisper of a 30% off sale. Somewhere, a curated display of mannequins calls your name, like a siren luring you toward your tenth black blazer.

Your brain lights up like Times Square. Dopamine, the feel-good chemical, starts flowing the moment you spot that buttery-soft, salmon-pink, oh so feminine blouse, that will go with everything…never mind that you already own three. This one has buttons shaped like little seashells. This one is special and unique, and it is

buying. It’s about the fantasy. Each piece of clothing represents a version of ourselves we are buying into: “This dress is for my someday Broadmoor brunch.” “These heels are for my imaginary gala invite.” “This linen jumpsuit is for that future me who drinks veggie juice smoothies and looks a tad taller.”

Now, as I unpack bag after bag, I realize I’ve been curating a museum of imagined identities. And the irony is, I was the most content with a tiny suitcase and sandals that saw five continents. Here I am, drowning in stuff I forgot I loved. So, if you see me shopping, arrest me. joneen@narme.org

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Happiness Reigns in Bronco Land

It looked like Déjà vu all over again in the first quarter of the Bronco game that commenced at Levi’s stadium in Santa Clara, California this past Saturday night. I, like many Bronco nation fans, was expecting some great play by our heralded QB Bo Nix. What we got was a safety when he threw away the ball in the end zone creating a 3-point safety for the 49ers and a 9-point deficit by the

second-string San Francisco team in the first quarter of play. But the calvary arrived in the second quarter when back-up quarterback Jarrett Stidham took the helm and led the wake-up call for the Broncos. He was assisted by Nik Bonitto who was stellar in chasing down the 49er QB with more to come in future games.

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took notice of the stellar play by Stidham, a strong back-up for Bo Nix who showed some passing skills before the first quarter ended. The game turned into fun, and the Bronco defense began to shine, and the vision of future victories began to emerge with the 30-9 season opener, give us more!

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What a Strong America Requires

There are a couple of behindthe-scenes issues with the Federal Reserve that impact every citizen in profound, and often disastrous, ways. Following are observation from the front row of Fed Reserve action. All commercial bankers implement fed monetary policy in the same way as how a gazelle observes a lion.

directive.

Wages have not increased 100-fold over the century, so the purchasing power of each dollar we own today buys less than a year ago. Another way to say this is that the number of dollars you must spend to buy the same commodity as last year has increased. This is price inflation due to dollar devaluation.

Yes, The Federal Reserve must be independent to make wise monetary policy decisions regardless of the current political climate. The “wise” decision should have been directed to meeting the one objective stated at the creation of the Federal Reserve in the early 1900s. That directive is to protect the value (purchasing power) of the U.S. dollar. Our entire economy and our standing in the world hinges on that statement. This is not hyperbole, but seven decades of observation of real-world events.

To preserve the value of the dollar, the Fed Reserve must control the number of dollars in circulation, also called the money supply. In turn, money supply controls inflation by managing the devaluation of the dollar’s purchasing power over time.

This is a balancing act. Too many dollars in circulation decreases the value of every other dollar — i.e., it is inflationary. Memorize this until it becomes second nature. Too few dollars in circulation leads to a stronger dollar but shuts down business activity due to a lack of liquidity.

Since 1913, the U.S. dollar has devalued 97%. The Federal Reserve has failed at its prime

The Fed should be independent, and the Fed decision makers should make wise monetary decisions. The last three Fed chairmen — Bernanke, Yellen, and Powell — acquiesced to political influences that harmed the long-term prospects for the economy.

Each acquiesced to political pressure in a manner contrary to the Fed’s prime directive. Each Fed chairman was complicit in allowing the Federal Reserve to continue “printing” U.S. dollars through Quantitative Easing (Q.E.). I find it curious that Powell is standing up to Trump but went along with Biden and Obama.

Too Many Dollars in Circulation

The first mistake was Bernanke in 2008, when the Fed implemented Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) by expanding the supply of money in the economy. That mistake is with us today, called Quantitative Easing (Q.E.).

Too many dollars in circulation is the cause of dollar devaluation today, which we also call price inflation.

Today’s inflation is caused by the Fed “printing” too many U.S. dollars starting in 2008 and for years thereafter. Every U.S. dollar “printed” in excess

A highlight on NBC prior to the game was a video plug on the career of Mike Shanahan and his potential entry into the NFL Football

Hall of Fame. Today, Mike’s coal black hair has turned to snow white, but the Irish suntanned face is fondly remembered by all of the Bronco fans of yesteryear when John Elway and Shanahan led the Broncos to Superbowl victories.

I went to sleep that night with a smile on my face thinking, “The Broncos are back.”

The Sunday afternoon football games will be exciting once again.

of that needed to facilitate monetary liquidity (money supply), devalues every other dollar in circulation.

Debt on Every Citizen

To add insult to injury, these three fed chairs, as part of Q.E., used the dollars the Fed created to buy U.S. Treasury Bonds. The Treasury Department transferred that new money supply (Q.E.) to Congress and the president to spend on entitlements and welfare, predominantly. Every Treasury bond, bill, and note is debt, which every taxpayer (and our children and grandchildren) must pay back.

The Fed devalues the purchasing power of every dollar, places us into debt, and forces us to pay down that debt with cheaper (more) dollars. Yet these same people remain in control. This is insane.

In fact, just the interest on $9 trillion in debt is close to $1 trillion today. Because the Fed decided to over-liquefy the economy, we citizens have a massive debt burden. Add inflation to that debt and we citizens have been materially harmed by Fed action.

Interest Rates

The next mistake is Powell’s. He and the FOMC decided to ignore the cause of inflation, which is strictly dollar devaluation caused by too many dollars in circulation, and instead use interest rate hikes to combat inflation. Today’s inflation is strictly dollar devaluation due to excess money supply. High interest rates will not tame inflation. A significant reduction in the supply of money in circulation will strengthen the value of the dollar and end this inflation.

When Powell raised fed fund rates 525 bps in one year, he crushed private business activity and bank earnings. This bout

of inflation was not caused by a lack of supply. It was caused by action the Fed Reserve started in 2008, when it increased the number of dollars in circulation.

Reducing Money Supply Reduces Inflation (Dollar Devaluation)

Further, reducing money in circulation forces government spending to decline significantly. Since all government revenue comes from the taxpaying citizen, and since taxes and debt (Q.E.) reduce the money a citizen keeps, retaining more of the money we earn in the private sector benefits economic expansion and creates greater opportunity for every citizen.

To say it another way, all government spending comes from taxpayers. What is better: allow more of your earnings to stay in your account to be spent as you see fit, or drain more of your earnings through taxation and tariffs to let a nameless bureaucrat decide how to spend your money?

The Federal Reserve must be independent, but that’s only half the equation. The full equation requires that the Fed chair and Fed presidents exercise care to keep the Fed’s prime directive — namely, maintaining the value of the dollar. In this, the Fed’s monetary policy implementation has been sorely lacking for decades. There is a new group of Fed presidents who understand this concept. The sooner they take the reins, the better.

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

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and new home living across Metro Denver this August

Denver’s Home Showcase Tradition presented by Keas Concrete Coatings, will run from Aug. 7 – Aug. 24

The 2025 Denver Parade of Homes presented by Keas Concrete Coatings invites the community to explore the latest trends, innovative designs, and cutting-edge technology shaping new homes and communities across the region. This longstanding summer tradition, hosted by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), returns on Thursday, Aug. 7, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. For three weekends, home doors will be open to offer a free self-guided tour with flexibility for home enthusiasts to explore at their own pace and get inspired in the art of home design. The event is open to anyone, whether attendees are looking to buy a

from noon to 5 p.m.

The 2025 Denver Parade of Homes will showcase a variety of new homes, from attainable condos, no-maintenance townhomes, and paired homes to custom-built, high-end luxury, state-of-the-art homes, all for sale along the Front Range.

Highlights include:

their favorite homes and features

• 67 newly designed model, custom homes by 22 area residential builders located in neighborhoods throughout Metro Denver from Longmont to Castle Rock and Arvada to Aurora

• Four luxury “Dream Homes” that cost more than $1.4 million

• One featured Parade community, Windler, where visitors will be able to tour eight homes by four builders in one neighborhood

• Homes priced from

The home builders and developers joining the 2025 Parade include:

• Ascent Builders

• BLVD Builders

• Boulder Creek Neighborhoods

• Bridgewater Homes

• Brightland Homes

• Brookfield Residential

• Cardel Homes

• Century Communities

• Dream Finders Homes

• KB Home

• Koelbel Communities

• Lennar Homes

McStain Neighborhoods

• Shea Homes • SLC Homes

• Taylor Morrison

• Toll Brothers

• Tri Pointe Homes

• Windler Community

“The Parade of Homes is so much more than just a showcase of homes, we offer the opportunity for builders and developers to showcase the latest and greatest of today’s design trends, and we are inspiring home enthusiasts, as well as those in the market for a new home,” stated Ted Leighty, chief executive officer of the HBA. “Whether you’re exploring options for your next home or simply admiring the craftsmanship, this event is a true celebration of living in Colorado and the quality and innovation our builders bring to each community.”

This year’s participating Parade homes, nearly all featuring virtual tours, can be viewed at ParadeOfHomesDenver.com. In-person tours are free self-guided tours

and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. Guests can download online directions to participating homes at ParadeOfHomes Denver.com or download a print map at ParadeOfHomes Denver.com/Parade-OfHomes-Map. Print maps are also available in the July/ August issue of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Magazine. Online and in-person, Parade-goers will discover unique homes and floor plans, beautiful communities, the latest in architectural and interior design trends, cutting-edge home technology, exterior finishes and outdoor living, and landscaping that will inspire. The full slate of participating home builders and communities, plus home details, can be found at ParadeofHomesDenver.com.

Sponsors of the 2025 Denver Parade of Homes are Keas Concrete Coatings, Westerly, Fusion Sign & Design, Pella Windows & Doors of Denver and Northern Colorado, Ent Credit Union, The Aurora Highlands, Heritage

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15-term Member of Congress Diana DeGette believes she can do more for her constituents

On August 7, Denver U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette hosted eight reporters from local newspapers, including The Villager, in a conference room at her office on 7th Avenue and Speer Boule vard in Denver. As she has for many years, DeGette gave a short summary of what she has been working on, then told the journalists, “Any and all ques tions are welcome.”

She discussed the budget reconcili ation bill passed with only Republican support, whose main purpose, she said, was “to make the 2017 tax breaks permanent,” which had “a massive impact on our spending and debt,” noting, “A disproportionate amount of the tax breaks benefit the top 0.01% of taxpayers and corporations.”

She went on, “In order to partially offset a portion of the $4 trillion in tax breaks, they tried to make cuts in some of the discretionary spending programs…but even if you zeroed out all non-defense discretionary spending, it still would not equal $4 trillion. So, they told my committee, the Energy and Commerce Committee, that we had to shoulder a huge portion of the tax cuts because we had jurisdiction over Medicaid and energy policy. We were tasked with making huge cuts to the Medicaid program, as well as cuts to renewable energy…We had a nearly 27-hour markup in my committee. Not only did I vote against it, I was one of the leaders (in pushing back), because I am the ranking Democrat on the Health Subcommittee of Energy and Commerce, which is the committee that all these Medicaid cuts came through.”

Continuing to explain the process, the Congresswoman said, The cuts to Medicaid, combined with what we see happening later this fall---the refusal of the Congress to extend the tax breaks for people who are in the (health care) exchanges that were instituted during COVID---the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that this is going to kick almost 15,000,000 Americans off their health care. That means 240,000 people in Colorado are going to lose their health insurance. This is why Governor Polis has called a Special Session later this month,

because of the tremendous impact this is going to have on the citizens of Colorado, almost $1 billion…The cuts that they made to the food assistance program known as SNAP---those cuts are going to impact at least 55,000 Coloradans and many of the people who are going to lose their Medicaid are also going to lose their food benefits.”

She also pointed to the budget rescission bill passed, which took back previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, while “dramatically increasing funding for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), making it the highest funded law enforcement agency in the country. This seems to be a poor use of resources, given that you’re cutting back health care and food security for poor people.” She also pointed to “the cut to clean energy, which the CBO estimates will cause energy costs to go up by about $460.”

DeGette summarized, “I think this is a very bad focus for our priorities in this country and I don’t believe it’s shared by the voters of this country, especially because these cuts are being done to offset a portion of the hits to our budget to fund these tax cuts. I think we should prioritize funding adequate health care and food safety for Americans, strengthen our social safety net, not destroy it in order to give these tax cuts.”

She noted that she and Congress-

man Joe Neguse are following and supporting the legal cases against many of the actions taken, including by DOGE (the unofficial department of government efficiency). According to the Congresswoman, “Of the hundreds of lawsuits filed against the Trump administration’s actions, we’ve had 107 of those actions already partially or fully blocked by the courts because they are blatantly illegal.”

When a journalist asked DeGette about the roundup of undocumented immigrants around the country by ICE in places like Home Depot, she said, “We really need to beef up our funding for immigration courts and for judges and lawyers for people requesting amnesty. We don’t have enough resources, so people are being required to stay here on an unclear status for several years. I don’t support putting a lot more money into ICE. We should help people get their status firmed up,” adding, “Maybe this will help the Republicans understand that we need comprehensive immigration reform. We have 11,000,000 people here on an undocumented status, the majority of whom are working and paying taxes, though they get no benefits. Farms, the construction industry, the ski industry, and hospitality sector have been clamoring for years to fix our immigration process.”

“The cuts to Medicaid, combined with what we see happening later this fall – the refusal of the Congress to extend the tax breaks for people who are in the (health care) exchanges that were instituted during COVID –the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that this is going to kick almost 15,000,000 Americans off their health care. That means 240,000 people in Colorado are going to lose their health insurance.”

– U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette

Another journalist asked DeGette if she was thinking about stepping down from her seat next year “to allow someone else to represent the district.” She responded, “I do intend to retire at some point. I think you need to have in Congress a combination of experience and fresh blood,” explaining, “I’m now the ranking Democrat on the Health subcommittee. That’s the committee that all health care bills go through—not just Medicaid, but also, all the research legislation, the National Institutes of Health, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), everything like that. This type of legislation has been my life’s work. Next year, when the Democrats win the House, I’ll be the chair of that important subcommittee, and, having been there for a while, I know the parliamentary procedure for how to put up a fight…We need people who are tough fighters who can help do that, but we also need fresh blood, too. I understand, but I don’t think it’s fair to say to somebody, you should step down just because you’ve been there for a while. I think if someone has been there and they aren’t doing anything, that’s a different story than if they are one of the leaders.” With 29 years of seniority and having filled many leadership roles in her time, DeGette has significant status in the Congress.

Daniel Zhukov announces candidacy for D3 GV council seat

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DANIAL ZHUKOZ

Daniel Zhukov isn’t your typical City Council candidate— and that’s exactly the point. At just 23, he’s stepping up to bring new energy and per spective to a council long led by an older genera tion. His candidacy signals a shift toward forward-thinking, inclusive leadership that better

reflects the entire com-

A first-generation American and lifelong Coloradan, Daniel grew up in Greenwood Village and attended Belleview Elementary, Campus Middle School, and Cherry Creek High School. He’s watched the city grow and evolve over the years—and now, he’s ready to help shape its future.

Daniel currently works for the Colorado Secretary of State in a role focused on ensuring that public-facing documents and digital content—covering everything from business registrations to election materials— are accessible to individuals with disabilities. His work sits at the intersection of policy, inclusion, and service, reflecting a broader vision for government that works for everyone. He’s running to help Green-

wood Village become even stronger, safer, and more connected—by investing in smarter infrastructure, supporting local businesses, growing revenue responsibly, and preserving the unique character that makes the Village so special. His campaign is about action, accessibility, and advocating for residents whose voices too often go unheard.

Daniel believes that good governance isn’t just about pre-

serving what’s familiar—it’s about building what’s possible. His fresh perspective, paired with deep community roots and public service experience, make him uniquely equipped to represent the next generation of leadership in Greenwood Village.

Daniel Zhukov isn’t here to “fit in” with the way things have always been done—he’s here to move the city forward, with you. www.dzhukov.com

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An active liquor license at a location where no business is operating is apt to draw questions from the jurisdiction that issued the license. That is why, on March 3, 2025, the Greenwood Village City Council, which also serves as the City’s Liquor License Authority, held a Renewal Hearing for the Tavern Tech Center at 5336 DTC Boulevard.

The Tavern’s liquor license had been set to expire on January 25, 2025, but Frank Schultz, who owned and operated the business until it ceased operations in mid-2020, had filed an application for renewal on January 22. At the recommendation of the city attorney’s office, a hearing was held in front of the city council on March 3 (originally scheduled for February 3 but continued at the applicant’s request). The council was advised that, after the hearing, it could decide to renew the license, revoke it, or “elect not to renew the license for 2025,” according to the staff report prepared for the hearing. That staff report also informed the council that:

• Community Development Code Enforcement has visited the site 15 times in 2024 to address issues regarding trash, landscaping/weeds, fire alarms and snow removal.

• The Police Department has been at the establishment or the parking lot area 15 times in the past year to address, fire alarms, juvenile activity, unwanted parties, suspicious incidents, and most recently the gas fireplaces on in an empty building.

• The Finance Department identified that November 2020 was the last submittal

of sales tax from the licensee.

• The Tavern Tech Center has had a tavern liquor license since 2005.

There was also mention of a widely-publicized legal dispute between Schultz and his mother, Terry Papay, who was the co-owner of several Tavern restaurants around Denver, including this one, which was settled in 2024, and the fact that the Greenwood Village location had been listed for sale since April 2024 but not yet sold.

During the hearing, as we reported in The Villager on March 20, Schultz appeared with Lee Driscoll, Co-CEO of Breckenridge-Wynkoop, LLC, that owns the Cherry Cricket, which currently has locations in Cherry Creek (since1945), Coors Field (since 2018), Littleton (since 2023), and Broomfield (opening this month), along with Wynkoop Brewery at 1634 18th Street in downtown Denver.

Schultz had provided the city attorney’s office with a copy of a buy-sell agreement between Tavern Tech Center and Breckenridge-Wynkoop, and informed the council that having an active liquor license that could be transferred to the new owner was a prerequisite for completing the transaction.

City Clerk Susan Ortiz testified that, “One of the benefits of transferring a liquor license is the new owner can apply

for a temporary liquor permit (that) allows them to continue to operate under the old license until they get their new license….They do not have to go through a full-blown hearing…We look at exactly the same things…If there’s no derogatory information in the background investigation…you (city council) have granted the city clerk’s office (the authority) to grant those transfers. This would allow the new business to start operating sooner,” adding, “It can take up to four months to get a new liquor license.”

Driscoll told the council, regarding The Tavern, “It’s a great building. It’s a great location. We’ve been interested in it for a long time…The property is in very good shape, but our concept is somewhat different, so it would be a significant cost in a conversion to a Cherry Cricket, which is much more of a food-oriented concept. We’re 72% food to alcohol. We really would like to do it but the significant hurdle is the cost of renovation. We don’t know yet what it will be.” He also confirmed that the ability to transfer the liquor license was a condition of the purchase, noting that his bank had agreed to finance the project, subject to the ability to transfer the liquor license.

“It’s a great building. It’s a great location. We’ve been interested in it for a longtime... The property is in very good shape, but our concept is somewhat different, so it would be a significant cost in a conversion to a Cherry Cricket, which is much more of a food-oriented concept.We’re 72% food to alcohol. We really would like to do it but the significant hurdle is the cost of renovation. We don’t know yet what it will be.”

– Lee Driscoll, Co-CEO of Breckenridge-Wyncoop LLC, before the agreement to convert the Tavern into a Cherry Cricket was terminated

Two--now three--seats on the Cherry Creek School Board are open

An official notice in last week’s Villager announced that the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) will be electing two board members to serve four-year terms representing Director Districts D and E in the November 4, 2025 election.

Coming as a complete surprise, the consent agenda for the August 11 regular school board meeting had an item added to it sometime between August 8 and August 11 that says, “On August 7, pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. § 22-31-129(1)(c), CCSD Director District B Board Member, Ruthie Knowles, submitted her written resignation letter to the Board of Education via email.”

The agenda item explains that the remaining four board members will fill Knowles seat by appointment no later than October 10 and that those interested in the position should submit “an Affidavit of Qualifications for Office, a current resumé, and a completed Board Candidate Questionnaire to the CCSD Office of Legal Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.”

Knowles was elected, unopposed, to represent CCSD District B, in November 2023, for a four-year term. The person who is appointed to replace her will serve the remainder of that term, ending in November 2027.

District B is in the northernmost portion of CCSD. It includes Overland High School, Traverse Academy, Prairie Middle School, Challenge School, and seven other elementaries.

District D is currently represented by Kelly Bates, who is term-limited.

It is in the easternmost portion of CCSD, and includes Cherokee Trail and Eaglecrest High Schools, Fox Ridge, Infinity, Sky Vista, and Thunder Ridge Middle Schools, and 10 elementary schools.

District E is currently represented by Kristin Allan, who announced on August 5 that she won’t be seeking a second term, so both Districts D and E are open seats with no incumbent.

Candidates for the CCSD school board must have lived in their Director District for at least one year to be eligible to serve. Nominating petitions for Districts D and E are available now and can be obtained from the District Designated Election Official, Sonja S. McKenzie, at 4700 S. Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 on Mondays through Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. She can be reached by phone at 720-554-4373.

Candidates for those two districts must submit nominating petitions containing signatures from 50 eligible voters in their district by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025 to get their name on the November ballot.

In her email announcing her decision not to seek re-election

District E is in the center of the school district and includes Cherry Creek Innovation Center, Grandview High School, Endeavor Academy, and Cherry Creek Elevation, along with Liberty and Falcon Creek Middle Schools, Heritage Heights and Cherry Creek Academies, and six other elementary schools.

to the board, Allan said, “This wasn’t an easy decision—but it’s the right one for me at this time. While I won’t be serving a second term, I remain deeply committed to our students and our schools. And I’m excited for what’s ahead—for me, and for our incredible community. When I first ran for the board, I was driven by my unwavering belief in the power of public education—and in our local community schools—to change lives. I’ve worked hard to bring passion, pragmatism, a commitment to listening and learning, and most of all, a relentless focus on making sure every child—no matter their zip code—has access to the education they deserve.”

Knowles’ email to the CCSD Board of Education said, “I’m writing to share that I am resigning from the Cherry Creek School District Board of Education, effective today, August 7, 2025. After a recent emergency surgery and time for reflection, I’ve realized that I need to prioritize my health. This was not an easy decision. It has been an honor to represent the people of District B, and I’ve learned so much during my time on the Board. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a community and district I care so much about. I take seriously the trust

our community placed in me, and I regret that I won’t be able to serve the full term. I continue to believe wholeheartedly in the mission, vision, and values of this District. I wish you and the entire Cherry Creek community strength and success as you carry this important work forward.” She signed it, “With appreciation and respect, Ruthie Knowles.”

A review of the Tracer fundraising site of the Colorado Secretary of State led to the identity of three active candidates for the CCSD board -two for Director District D and one for Director District E. According to Tracer Colorado, Terry Bates, who is married to Kelly Bates, filed a candidate affidavit to run for Director District D on July 22, 2025, but had raised no funds as of July 27. Also running for Director District D is Amanda Thayer, whose candidate affidavit is dated August 7. She has not been required to file any reports yet.

In Director District E, Michael Hamrick, who is married to state Rep. Eliza Hamrick, filed a candidate affidavit on August 5. He also has not been required to file any reports yet. We will update this story as the race unfolds.

Assistant City Attorney Shannon Chambers-Nelson told the council that they could renew the license with a stipulation that the anticipated sale take place. One council member, Paul Wiesner, suggested that that condition be added to the renewal of the license, but the council did not adopt that suggestion and renewed the liquor license unconditionally by a vote of 8-0. The license expires January 25, 2026.

Cherry Cricket had terminated its contract with Tavern Tech Center “due to high renovation costs.”

A month later, on April 8, nakeddenver.com, published a report stating that they had been told by a representative of The Henry Group, the real estate firm that has the Tavern Tech Center listed for sale, that

On July 28, Business Den reported that John Elway had initiated foreclosure proceedings against Schultz for failure to repay a $5.4 million loan secured by the former Tavern Uptown at 17th Avenue and Pearl Street in Denver. That article noted the failure of the plan to convert Tavern Tech Center to a Cherry Cricket. The property is currently listed for sale by The Henry Group at $4.5 million.

’25 Broncos, new HQ both works in progress

If you’re into metaphors, and especially if you’re a Broncos fan, too, you should check out the construction site at the recently renamed Broncos Park in Dove Valley.

Looming above Broncos Parkway, a state-of-the-art training facility and new team offices are taking shape.

Nearby, the 2025 edition of Sean Payton’s team is coming together, as well.

The goal for both—near term rather than off in the more distant future—is pro football’s pinnacle.

Their progress along parallel paths is worth following.

The club broke ground on the new team headquarters in August 2024 and is on track to open the facility in May 2026. The organization said its three-story, 205,000-squarefoot training facility will mark a 30 percent increase in size over the existing facility.

The Bo Nix-led Bronco s, meanwhile, commenced summer camp in preparation for the 2025 season a few weeks ago, and a 30% increase in victories this season would result in a 13-4 record, which is what the Buffalo Bills compiled in winning their division

last year.

Ownership is investing $175 million in what it ballyhoos will be the latest and greatest home in the National Football League when its fully operational.

At the same time, Greg Penner & Co. is pouring money into the team on the field—negotiating lucrative long-term extensions with several key players to keep the core together and fortifying it with several topline free agents..

Coach Sean Payton—usually a reserved sort, as are most men in his position, when it comes to predicting how the coming season will go—has been only slightly less restrained than his boss, declaring that his forthcoming squad not only is legitimately capable of contending for a place in Super Bowl LX, but also capable of winning it.

Fittingly for a team with championship aspirations, the Broncos’ first preseason game of the 2025 season last Saturday night was played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, where SB LX will be played next February.

Denver won handily, 309, but that’s not to say it was without its early-preseason flaws.

San Francisco clicked on a 50-yard pass on the third play of the game and scored five plays later.

The first-team offense was sluggish against the Niners’ second-team defense, managing only two field goals while Bo Nix was quarterbacking and allowing the SF pass rush to harass Nix into grounding a throw from his end zone for a safety.

The kickoff team was flagged for holding on the return that followed the opening touchdown, then the punt team gave up a 28-yard return.

This one doesn’t count in the standings but was an important step in the overall scheme of things, similar in some ways to the recent topping-out ceremony that marked a milestone in the new construction.

A championship team is more than its starters. Depth is critical over the course of the five-month, 20-game grind that culminates in the NFL title game.

And so, while the regulars were underwhelming last weekend, which teammates have their backs and how they perform is as important as the substructure of the new building being built at Broncos Park. Those backups excelled.

Some first impressions:

The defense is as advertised. SF managed only 132 yards on offense after that opening drive.

Much has been made of big-name free agent signings, but seven-year veteran Trent Sherfield looks like an under-the-radar addition who could make a difference as both an extra pass receiver and as a special team specialist. Second-round draft choice RJ Harvey gives the ground game a combination of power plus speed that recent past ball carriers have lacked.

George Paton would be wise to sign QB sack-master Nik Bonitto to an extension, ASAP. His price is going to go up with every performance that resembles his play on Denver’s second defensive series against San Francisco.

Jarrett Stidham (14/15 for 136 yards and two touchdowns) may not play a down in relief of Bo Nix this fall, but if he must, there’s reason to think he’ll be up to the task.

The “world-class” headquarters and training facility is supposed to be ready next May, which is AFTER Super Bowl LX.

If the Broncos aren’t defending world champs by then, it might just mean that the building project finished first.

Denny Dressman’s 17th book, a collaboration with Kansas City artist Anthony High titled Black Baseball’s Heyday – Capturing An Era in Art and Words, will be published in late summer. You can write to Denny at dennydressman @comcast.net.

The Villager proudly recognizes and congratulates Dr. Miklin

A 20-Year Top Doctor is in the house

Interventional cardiologist

Jerry S. Miklin, M.D., F.A.C.C., has been recognized by Castle Connolly Top Doctors, who publishes their annual survey results in 5280 Magazine, as a 20-Year Top Doctor. Castle Connolly describes that honor as, “Once is Top Doctor does not mean always a Top Doctor.

These Top Doctors have met the physician-led Castle Connolly review process standards for at least 20 years.”

Dr. Miklin has practiced primarily at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, now part of Intermountain Health, for his entire career. He was first recognized in 5280 Magazine as a Top Doctor by his peers in1998, and most recently awarded that recognition in 2023, 2024, and 2025. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology.

A 33-year resident of Green-

wood Village, Dr. Miklin and his wife, Villager Governmental Reporter Freda Miklin, raised their five children there. All are now thriving young adults, starting families of their own.

One of those children, Dr. Daniel Miklin, is also a cardiologist, and will complete his fellowship in interventional cardiology in New York in June 2026, after which he hopes to return to the Denver area to practice, perhaps even with his proud dad.

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Mike Davis takes local Republicans back to 2016

The August 6 meeting of the South Metro Republican Breakfast Club drew a full house to Maggiano’s DTC, including city council members Alecia Brown from Lone Tree, Deb orah Mulvey from Castle Pines, Don Sheehan from Centennial, and Dave Kerber from Greenwood Village. South Metro Fire Rescue Director Rich Sokol rounded out the contingency of elected officials.

The featured speaker was Mike Davis, who calls Colorado home but spends most of his time in Washing ton D.C. He is a well-known member of the Federalist Society, a conservative group of legal professionals who have been recognized as having recommended virtually all the federal judges appointed at all levels in both Trump administrations.

Davis played a major part in that as the former Chief Counsel for Nominations to Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley. He is also the founder and president of the Article III Project, which, according to the Federalist Society, “defends constitutionalist judges and the rule of law.”

First coming to Colorado in 2006 to clerk for then-10th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch, Davis followed Gorsuch to Washington, where his first mission was to lead the outside support team for Gorsuch’s confirmation to be a Supreme Court Justice. After succeeding in that effort, he stayed on, playing a similar role, unofficially, while taking on other sundry partisan duties.

He told the breakfast club crowd, “(Our mission) is to confirm President Trump’s judges---bold, fearless constitutionalist judges who are going to follow the law no matter what the Left thinks…They protect us from government overreach. They protect us from mob rule. They protect us from tyranny.”

Davis described Democrats as “Marxists (who) hate America,” and “don’t believe in due process and equal protection of the law. They believe in a politicized and weaponized justice system, like we have in thirdworld Marxist hellholes. They’re importing the third world to America because they want to change our population and our populace.”

Davis was most interested in going back to old accusations, including focusing on Crossfire Hurricane, the FBI’s code name for the counterintelligence investigation launched in July 2016 into potential ties between the first Trump presidential campaign and the Russian government’s well-documented efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The purpose of the investigation was to determine if individuals associated with the Trump campaign were coordinating with Russia. The consensus of most people familiar with that investigation has long been that there is no substantial evidence Trump’s campaign worked with Russia in its efforts to help Trump and hurt his opponent, former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton.

As this area of inquiry has ramped up in recent weeks, a report from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued July 18, 2025 drew a response from a spokesman for former President Barack Obama, who said, on July 22, 2025, “Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes.”

Consistent with Gabbard’s position, Davis said, “Crossfire Hurricane is going to become front and center here…Back in 2016, Hillary Clinton, as Secretary of State, had her illegal home server with our nation’s most classified secrets, because she’s so

secretive and paranoid…(That is) espionage, because we know that those servers were hacked by our worst enemies, like China and Russia.”

Our research found that the FBI determined, on that topic, that some information on Secretary Clinton’s email server contained classified information, but none of it was marked as such. A report from politifact.com on September 13, 2022, said that a 2019 State Department report (while Trump was President) said “None of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s emails were marked as classified.”

Davis also accused former Secretary Clinton and former President Clinton of “living large like they’re rappers” on money donated to their foundation, particularly from foreign governments “because Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State and she was taking official actions on behalf of the foreign governments.”

Charitywatch.com gives the Clinton Foundation a rating of A- and says it spends 78% of its money on programs relative to overhead. It also says that 0% to 24% of its revenue comes from government sources and it publishes audited financial statements and IRS tax returns. Charity Watch lists it as being “Top-Rated” for its governance benchmarks and open-book status of its financial information.

According to Davis, people in the administration are currently focused on bringing to light their belief that former Secretary Clinton concocted the “Russian collusion hoax” because Russia hacked her email server and was going to disclose secrets from it before the 2016 election. He said her team also made up the Steele dossier and “knowingly lied to the FISA courts.” Then, he said, after Trump won, Obama, Biden, and other senior government officials created Crossfire Hurricane “to hobble Trump’s presidency” by claiming “the Russian collusion hoax.”

He went on, “This is the greatest scandal in American history.” Explaining further, Davis said, “The Mar-A-Lago raid was not to get back classified records from Trump. The Mar-A-Lago raid was because Pres-

ident Trump declassified Crossfire Hurricane the day before he left office.” But then, he explained, “Biden reclassified Crossfire Hurricane,” after which “He (Biden) ordered the raid” on the office of former President Donald Trump “to get classified records, they said,” but that wasn’t true, because, according to Davis, “The president is allowed to have his presidential records. Any document created or received by the President, to advise the President, are presidential records the president is allowed to have…If the CIA gave a classified document to the president to advise him, that becomes a presidential record. It does not matter if it’s classified or not…The whole point of the Mar-A-Lago raid was to get back those damning Crossfire Hurricane records (but) maybe, just maybe, they didn’t get them. Maybe, just maybe, they were somewhere else. Maybe at Bedminster, who knows?”

He continued, “The reason they did this (the Mar-A-Lago raid) is because Trump had sued Hillary Clinton in a civil lawsuit in the southern district of Florida, about Crossfire Hurricane, and those records were going to come out during the discovery of that lawsuit…This is all dirty. This is all coming out with Crossfire Hurricane. My theory is that they continued this lawfare against Trump when he was out of office because they had to destroy him because of what’s going to come out in Crossfire Hurricane…Justice is definitely coming, so these lawfare Democrats better lawyer up.”

When the breakfast club’s leader, Heidi Ganahl, asked Davis, “Is anybody going to jail?” he responded, “I’m going to make it my mission that people go to prison,” for a crime he called Conspiracy Against Rights, declaring the statute of limitations had not begun to run because the conspiracy was ongoing today by multiple people, including former President Obama. Davis concluded, “These are the most serious crimes imaginable, when you use the intelligence agencies and federal law enforcement to take out your political opponents for non-crimes.”

Mike Davis Photo by Freda Miklin

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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO

7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,

IN THE INTEREST OF: SERENITY SCARBROUGH AND MATHIAS THOMAS, Children, and concerning,

JAMIE NICOLE BROWN, DERRICK DEWAYNE THOMAS, AND GILBERT MINER SCARBROUGH, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012

Tel: 303-636-1882

Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No: 25JV16

Division: 23

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT

REGARDING RESPONDENT

GILBERT MINER SCARBROUGH

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT GILBERT MINER SCARBROUGH, on SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div23

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

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 2598 320 5548 (followed by #, #).

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Respectfully submitted on August 5, 2025.

Linda Arnold, Esq., 16764

Assistant County Attorney

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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE

STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,

In the Interest of:

CYTHEREA LOMA CASTER, Child,

Because the public has a right to know

COURTS

and concerning, NAOMI MAE MORGAN, KEYANTE MARKEUS HARRIS, AND BRANDON WAYNE CASTER, Respondents.

Erinn Walz, Esq. #43200 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 ewalz@arapahoegov.com 303- 636-1821

Case Number: 25JV149 Division: 22

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING RESPONDENTS, NAOMI MORGAN AND KEYANTE HARRIS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding Respondents, NAOMI MORGAN and KEYANTE HARRIS is set on AUGUST 25, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code, or to determine that there is no appropriate treatment plan.

The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/

D18-ARAP-Div22

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

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

•If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Dated August 8, 2025.

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

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DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 303- 645-6600 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner,

In the Interest Of:

ZSATAVIUS GORLOVO CURLISS,

Child, and concerning, PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATED, AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Sarah Simchowitz, Reg. #44890

Assistant County Attorney Office of the County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012

Phone: 720-800-5788

Case No: 23JV145

Division: 22

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY

HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING

RESPONDENT JOHN DOE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding JOHN DOE is set on August 18, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22

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

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

•If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664.

When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Date: August 7, 2025

Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890

Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012

Phone: 720- 800-5788

Email: SSimchowitz@ arapahoegov.com

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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:

SCARLETTE ANN NICOLE TAYLOR, Child, and concerning,

AALIYAH SHAUNTA BRISHETT TAYLOR AND JOHN DOE, Respondents. and

LAKISHA SHAUNTA TAYLOR, Special Respondent.

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

Case No: 24JV187 Division: 22

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING RESPONDENTS, ANTON JOHNSON AND REGINALD REED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding Respondents, ANTON JOHNSON and REGINALD REED is set on AUGUST 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE TO AMEND 2024 BUDGET MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

AUGUST 14, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Marvella Metropolitan District, of the Arapahoe County, State of Colorado, will consider amending the district’s 2024 budget at a special meeting to be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and 11:00 a.m.

The meeting will be held virtually by Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86884771716?pwd=fzby0DEaRdMEsldRSb Hb9UfgXuqGXK.1 Meeting ID: 868 8477 1716 Passcode: 198030 One tap mobile +17193594580,,86884771716# US For the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board.

This meeting is open to the public. District Website: https://marvellamd.org BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC

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afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected and adopt the prepared treatment plan for you in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code, or to determine that there is no appropriate treatment plan.

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22

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

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

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When prompted enter Access code: 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Dated August 8, 2025.

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

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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: SCARLETT THOMAS, Child and concerning, MICHELLE LEE THOMAS, RYAN RICHARDSON, and ALEXANDER WATTERS, Respondents.

Erinn Walz, Reg. #43200 Office of the County Attorney Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 E. Alameda Drive

Aurora, CO 80012

ewalz@arapahoegov.com

303-636-1821

Case No: 2025JV213

Division: 22

NOTICE OF DEFAULT ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DISPOSITIONAL HEARING CONCERNING RESPONDENT, RYAN RICHARDSON

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Default Adjudication Hearing and Dispositional Hearing regarding Respondent, RYAN RICHARDSON is set on AUGUST 25, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

•https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22

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

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

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Date: August 10, 2025. Erinn Walz, Esq. #43200 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner

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CHERRY CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY

STARING THIS WEEK

IN 1950 SCSD formed eight schools, eight principals, three buses, 43 teachers, and 1,253 students. Today there are 53,000 students.

PARADE OF HOMES

AUG. 7-24 Open Thursday -Sunday Noon- 5 p.m. Free, self-guided tours. From townhouses to 67 custom homes across Metro Denver. ParadeOfHomesDenver.com/Parade-Of HomesMap

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS

Rock The Block - Happy Hour - Free Live Music

AUGUST 14, Julie Savannah

CHERRY CREEK NORTH EVENTS

AUG. 14, & SEPT. 11 Summer Concert Series. AUG. 9-10 Smash Fine Arts Festival

42ND ANNUAL ALL COLORADO ART SHOW ON VIEW: JULY 12-AUG. 29. City of Greenwood Village Curtis Center For The Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Mon.-Fri 8:30-4:30/ Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

UPCOMING CLASSES AT CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

AUG .13-SEPT 10 9 a.m.-12 p.m. INTRO TO COLLAGE

SEPT. 17-OCT. 22 6:30-9:00 p.m. PRINTMAKING

SEPT. 20-21 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ASPENDALE 60+ ACTIVE ADULT APARTMENT COMMUNITY

FRI. AUG. 15 4-6 p.m. Aloha to Health Open House event. 13853 E. Briarwood Ave., Suite 400, Centennial.

PAINT THE A- FOR CSU ALUMNI GRADUATES

SAT., AUG. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Depart from Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center, 701 W. Pitkin St., Fort Collins.970-491-6533 or 800-286-2586.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLO. RACE 4 RESEARCH

SUN., AUG. 17, 5K Run/Walk-Washington Park. Register: Race4Research.com

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT KOELBEL LIBRARY

TUES., AUG. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Adults - free. Poetry, music & comedy. Sign up at the door for a five-minute slot. Light refreshments.

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS

PRESENTS SISTER SADIE

Two time Granny Nominated Nashville Band. AUG. 20 Featuring The Cody Sisters. Half Price Early Bird Tix available thru July 20 at Mainline.org. Marjorie Park at Fiddler’s Green, 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Greenwood Village.

EARLY BIRDS BOOK CLUB & SOCIAL

THURS., AUG. 21, 9-10:30 a.m. Southglenn Library (6972 S. Vine St., Centennial.) A free event for adults. Discuss books read. Free refreshments.

SOUTH METRO DENVER

CHAMBER WOMEN IN BUSINESS CONFERENCE

AUG. 21 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sheraton DTC Hotel. Keynote Speaker: Jandel-Allen Davis, M.D. Pres. & CEO of Craig Hospital. “Building Your Legacy. Building Generations.” BestChamber.com/WIBC to RSVP.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORY CARE: CREATIVE MOVEMENT

FRI., AUG. 22, 10:30 a.m. - noon at Koelbel Library. For adults & care partners, Free event planned for people with memory loss and their loved ones & caregivers. Entertainment: Dance class from Colo. Ballet.

ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD BLOCK PARTY

AUG. 23 4-10 p.m. Greater SOBO Lounge, 3400 Block of S. Broadway. Info: lindsey@my englewoodchamber.org

MAMA MIA! MOVIE -MOVIE IN THE PARK

SAT., AUG. 23, 8 p.m., Curtis Park, 2323 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Free Admission & free popcorn.

HOPS, GRAPES & GOURMET BITES SUMMERFEST

AUGUST 23, 5-8 p.m. Curtis Park in Greenwood Village. Enjoy a gourmet entree from awardwinning chef Jimmy Lambatos of Jimmy’s Jersey Street Cafe. Live music, local food & drinks, games for kids. Annual All Colorado Art Show at the Curtis Center for the Arts & free outdoor movie hosted

by the City of Greenwood Village. A Fundraiser for Rotary Denver Southeast.

WINGS OF HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTS “THE ART OF HOPE.”

SAT., SEPT 6, 6 p.m. at the Vehicle Vaultmuseum of rare, historic, and exotic vehicles from around the world. Featuring the art & stories of Arturo Garcia and Topher Straus 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker. Proceeds to fund pancreatic cancer research at the University. of Colo. Cancer Center.

A PRECIOUS CHILD SPEAKEASY GALA

SEPT. 6, 6-11 p.m., Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver. Black Tie optional or cocktail attire. Secure your tickets at bit.ly/ APCGala2025 303-466-4272. Presented by SERVPRO Cleaning. Restoration. Construction.

CSU AG DAY BBQ

SAT., SEPT. 6 CSU campus, Fort Collins. 1 p.m. BBQ at Intramural Field and 5 p.m. Football Kickoff. Tickets 800-491-7267.

NEXT-GEN BRIDGE- FREE INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR

SUN., SEPT. 7, 5-7 p.m. Denver Metro Bridge Studio, 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Suite #135, Denver. Free pizza, snacks & prizes. RSVP dmbsquickbridge@ gmail.com

ARAPAHOE COUNTY FREE CLASS

“PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED”

SEPT. 7, 4-5 p.m. with Master Gardeners Jessie Asimus & Elaine Davis at Cheyenne-Arapahoe Park Community Garden. https:/bit.ly/CSU-PGB

BECOME A VERIFIED FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR

MON., SEPT. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, Denver. Free event. Presented by nationally recognized firearms law experts. Presented by Colorado State Shooting Assn. RSVP: 855-379-8994.

LITTLETON’S DEPOT ART GALLERY FIBER ARTISTS COMPETITION

Show dates: SEPT 9 TO OCT 11 Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in Colorado. Check on CaFE (Callforentry.org) for details and the prospectus. The Depot is located at 2069 West Powers, Littleton. For inquiries, contact fiberart@

ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN MOO & PAINT PARTY

SAT., SEPT. 13 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 16965 Pine Lane, Suite 120, Parker. Step-by-step instruction and all supplies furnished. RSVP: Georgia Reiss at georgia_reiss@adv4 children.org

PEPPER ‘EM WITH LOVE GALA BENEFITING PEPPER’S SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY

SEPT. 18, 6 p.m. at Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Enjoy hors’ doeuvres & cocktails, silent & live auctions, an engaging program and a special performance by Wilson Phillips. Tickets, table, & sponsorships visit www. PSDS.ORG/EVENTS or email development@ psds.org

ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES PRESENTS

‘SOUTHERN NOIR” WITH N.Y. TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, S. A. COSBY

Hear about his latest novel, “King of Ashes,” a Southern crime epic inspired by “The Godfather. Free refreshments. RSVP: arapahoelibraries.org/ events. THURS., SEPT 18 6:30-8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial.

BUBBLES & BRUSHES

SEPT. 18, 6-9 p.m. Cherry Hills village Art Commission hosts creative fundraiser at City Hall, 2450 E. Quincy Ave. Drinks, light bites, painting supplies & brushes. Cost $100 for 21 years & older. RSVP: www.cherryhillsvillage.com/art

TREAT STREET

OCT. 18 & 19 - Call for Venders & Community Partners, Event Center, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Park. Arapahoeco.gov

BLUE JEAN BASH

SEPT. 18, Seawell Ballroom, DCPA, 1350 Arapahoe St., Denver. RSVP: val@ clothestokidsdenver.org

RED WAGON BALL TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS

SAT. SEPT. 27 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency DTC, 7800 E. Tufts Ave.,Denver. Dueling piano Road Show & Parker Performing Arts.

“BLACK BASEBALL’S HEYDAY”

Capturing an Era in Art and Words, Written by Villager author Denny Dressman and Art by Anthony High. Pre-Order Now! https://www. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Black-Baseballs-

CLUBS NEWS

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO

SOUTH

FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 303759-9232 for a free breakfast. Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.

DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining? Call Bob, 720-313-9741.

ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS

Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail 720-377-7682.

EXPAND YOUR LOVE OF BRIDGE

New games specifically for Novice and Intermediate players. Tech Center Bridge is located at 6161 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. Call 303-915-1229. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 12:30-3:45 p.m. Cost is $8. Need a partner? Check the online list bredgewebs.com/techcenterbridge Also ask about Denver Metro Bridge at 5250 Leetsdale Dr., Denver. 303-757-4774.

WHAT’S NEW?

COLORADO DEMOCRATS TO HOLD 2026 STATE ASSEMBLY IN PUEBLO MARCH 28, 2026 at the Memorial Hall.

RENEW YOUR VEHICLE

REGISTRATION

Renewal kiosks are fast, easy and issue you tags on the spot? Go to COMVExpress.com to find a location near you.

BUSINESS NEWS

CHERRY HILLS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

6325 S University. Blvd., Centennial. Call for Tour 720-592-0252

FAMILY-OWNED & OPERATED ORGANIC NATURAL MARKET

“FRESH MARKET” open at 1500 W. Littleton Blvd., Unit 106 - Woodlawn Shopping Center. Open 7 days a week. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION + MORE

ST. ANDREW’S VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING

Upscale dining, engaging events and activities. Call 720-684-5913. Located at 133801 E. Yale Ave., Aurora.

TONIGHT WE DINE Fine meats & seafood. Free delivery on $100 or more. Look for The Villager Combo for $100. Call 303-215-0333.

SEMION BARBERSHOP FOR ALLMEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN 5910 S. Univeristy Blvd., Greenwood Village. 720-531-3998.

THE EYEWEAR COLLECTION Owner Aaron Mozes is a CCHS graduate. Comprehensive Eye Exams, Eyeglasses, Contacts. 5910 S. University. Blvd., Unit D4, Greenwood Village.

HEARING LIFE HAS 30 DAYS RISKFREE TRIAL 5910 S. University.

5 Star Google Review. Transportation Executive Services LLC. Call 720-969-5386.

2025 Tacoma TRD PRO Is Perfection

I’m in love with a double-cab pickup with a Toyota brand… the exciting TRD Pro model that is a treat to drive. A bit pricey at $63,735 but loaded with features worth every penny. The appearance is dramatic with “Mud Bath” chocolate paint and red stitched black interior. The elevate front hood scoop examples the 2.4L I-FORCE /4 cyl. hybrid turbocharged engine. The power train is enhanced with an 8-speed automatic transmission controlled by center gear shift. The PRO rides on 18” TRD black alloy wheels and the double cab allows for a smaller rear truck bed with a power

liftgate. The steel rear bumper has a recovery hook, along with a protective frontal skid plate for those rocky trail roads. LED lights all-around with a Toyota vintage power grille. The truck

performance front seats with an overhead power moonroof. A JBL sound system rocks with a ten-speaker subwoofer and a JBL / FLEX portable speaker for sound around the campsite. A 14” center screen controls audio features along with a row of knobs for temperature controls. The front seats are comfortable but crowd the rear seat leg room that is overly tight for leg spacing comfort.

The real beauty of this TRD is the way it drives, accelerates, and corners better than many sedans in road handling. It is easy to drive, along with the leather wrapped heated steering wheel

that is just the right-hand size. The panoramic camera views warn of cross traffic, along with the latest Toyota safety sense features. Final assembly is in Guanajuato, Mexico and may be subject to future U.S. tariff policies with Mexico.

It is interesting to see how much respect this larger TRD Tacoma has on the highways and parking lots. There is great admiration for this truck both inside, and outside, with this masterpiece truck.

By H. Throttle

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