Denver Herald Dispatch May 16, 2024

Warren Village celebrates 50 years of providing education opportunities, housing and economic mobility

BY BRUCE GOLDBERG SPECIAL TO THE DENVER HERALD

At some point along the way, Lauren McCoy — short on resources but loaded with moxie — made a vow to her oldest child.

“I made a commitment to my daughter so she could have anything that any other child has,” said McCoy, 40.

McCoy previously studyed nursing while working at a children’s psychiatric hospital in New Mexico. She moved to Denver in 2006, got a job at an adolescent treatment center in Denver and changed majors to earn a degree in special education.

“I enjoyed helping kids that a lot of people are a little more in fear of working with,” she said. “I was good at it and could build a rapport with them and their families.”

She was close completing her studies when she got pregnant with Lanaya, who is now 16, and McCoy fretted over being able to handle both student teaching, a requirement of earning her degree, and the cost of raising an infant — one cannot student teach and work at the same time, McCoy said.

A friend told her about Warren Village, and McCoy and her daughter found a home there in August 2008. Warren Village is a nonpro t that o ers transitional housing to single parents in need.

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BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

e University of Denver’s push for national name recognition in sports has proven wildly successful, with another hockey championship in 2024 and top programs in lacrosse, soccer and gymnastics. Now the southeastern Denver anchor is doubling down on becoming a green energy leader for its peers.

DU, with partner Pivot Energy, plans to build enough new solar panels on campus and at dedicated solar farms in surrounding counties to completely o set university electricity use within about three years.

e push to install 23 megawatts of panels dedicated to DU’s energy use is a key part of the institution’s commitment to become net zero in carbon emissions by 2030, said Lynn Bailey, director of energy and sustainability for the southeastern Denver campus.

Next up on the green energy list: cutting way back on natural gas used to heat DU’s buildings and hot water.

DU started its solar era in 2019, working with Pivot to install 2.2 MW of panels on 18 campus buildings. In the next phase, Pivot will add 1.2 MW more on campus, with a new array on the expansive rooftops of the Ritchie Center sports complex. (Home of the hockey Pioneers, who last month won their 10th national championship and second in three years, accumulating more trophies than storied schools from Minnesota, Michigan and Massachusetts.)

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Years ago, Lauren McCoy saved all of her money to get professional photos of her and her first-born daughter, Lanaya, who is now 16, because it was a memory she wanted the two of them to have. McCoy lived at Warren Village for about two years while she was in school, and today holds a master’s degree and will become an assistant principal at a local school next year.

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BY YESENIA ROBLES CHALKBEAT

A surge of one-time money will reach 85 Colorado school districts — almost half of all districts in the state — this month to help o set costs of an unprecedented number of new students arriving midyear, mainly from South America.

Between October and Feb. 29, Colorado school districts received 8,085 newcomer students spread throughout the state, according to data submitted by the districts to the state.

Colorado lawmakers last month approved the use of $24 million in state funding to help school districts experiencing an in ux of new mi-

grant students this year. Colorado funds schools based on enrollment counts from October. Every year there are some students who leave or enroll in schools after October, and the district’s funding doesn’t get adjusted.

But this school year, district leaders, especially in large districts such as Denver and Aurora, said the

number of new students they were receiving after October was much larger than in typical years. To be eligible for the money, districts had to submit their request, along with a record of their enrollment counts, to the Colorado Department of Education.

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Pivot will build the other 22.2 MW for DU at dedicated sites in Larimer, Adams, Mesa and Weld counties, over the next two to three years, Bailey said. In most cases, DU will be taking 100% of the power from those far- ung solar arrays, providing Pivot certainty and simplicity among its energy customers.

e solar expansion alone will wipe out half of DU’s remaining carbon

footprint as it seeks other projects to meet the 2030 net zero carbon goal.

“We’ve always been trying to gure out other ways to work with DU because we knew they had ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals,” said Pivot vice president of strategic partnerships Mat Elmore. “It’s been a great match so far.”

Pivot says an added motivation for DU and other institutions who are landlords of large square footage are the Denver and statewide building emissions reductions mandated in recent rule changes. Colorado’s rules seeking greenhouse gas reductions from big buildings require commercial buildings larger than 50,000 square feet to cut building-related emissions by 20% in 2030.  ose rules are now subject to an injunction-seeking lawsuit led by major landlords like apartment associations, but remain in e ect for now and may survive the legal challenge.

Colorado law allows DU to get net metering credit for solar power it creates, even when at o site locations like Pivot’s community solar sites, Elmore said.

“ at program is really made for, in my opinion, large campuses or large energy users that just can’t install enough on-site generating capacity to meet their needs” but who have ambitious climate change targets, he said.

Pivot has developed 79 Colorado solar projects producing up to 70.8MW of electricity, with 124 more in the pipeline that would bring on 530MW. Nationally, the company has developed 179MW and has 2,714MW

in the pipeline. A megawatt can serve 400 to 1,000 households, depending on the size of the home or apartment and how many appliances are electric.

e number of o -site, net-metered megawatts allowed to come online in a given year is limited, according to Pivot, which says it is the largest solar developer in Colorado.

“Bottom line is we have far more demand than supply for this particular program,” Elmore said.  is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.

Solar panels atop the Burwell Center for Career Achievement, seen May 1, 2024, at the University of Denver.

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VILLAGE

It has a two-generation approach to end the cycle of poverty and empower families to reach self-su ciency. Just some of the resources Warren Village o ers includes transitional, private housing, parent services and advocacy, and early childhood education and childcare.

anks to Warren Village, McCoy was able to be the mother her child deserves and continue her education.

McCoy eventually earned her undergad degree from Metropolitan State University and a master’s de-

gree from the University of Northern Colorado.

McCoy also got married, and had her second daughter, Skye, who is now 6 months old.

And her career is going well, too. Next year, McCoy will become an assistant principal at a DSST Public School.

All this strengthened her desire to stay in Denver.

“I had built a life here,” McCoy said. “My need and my drive are what kept me here.”

Ethan Hemming, who for the past eight years has served as Warren Village’s president and CEO, wishes for the entire community to know about Warren Village and its value to community.

“Everyone deserves opportunities for education, housing and economic mobility,” he said.

As Warren Village celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it is also growing. Warren Village owns two communities, and provides services at another. A third Warren Village community is expected to open in the fall at 1390 W. Alameda Ave. It will o er 89 units of a ordable housing plus an early learning center.

Caroline Turner has served on the organization’s board of trustees for at least 22 years and has helped Warren Village residents wrestle with: How do I go from living on people’s couches to having my own place? Or, how can I earn a college degree? And many other life challenges.

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“It’s a unique combination of elements that work to enable people to go from the dependency on public services (and move toward) self-sufciency,” Turner said. “ at’s where resident services have been key. It’s the wrap around, the totality of it. ey’re so worried about rent or their kid, and we can get their focus on turning their life around.”

The community is invited to celebrate Warren Village’s 50th anniversary on May 31. A block party with food trucks, games, live music and more will take place from 3-7 p.m. at 1323 Gilpin St. in Denver. To learn more about Warren Village, visit WarrenVillage.org.

EPA Launches ‘Energy Star NextGen’ to Identify Homes That Are More Fully Electrified

The Federal EPA’s Energy Star designation has been around since 1992. Initially, it was applied to appliances that exceeded standard levels of efficiency, but in 1995 the designation started being applied to new homes as a whole.

The Energy Star designation no doubt had the effect of governments and industry beginning to focus on energy efficiency, so a Version 2 with even higher standards was introduced in 2006, and a Version 3 was introduced in 2011.

The first paragraph on the Energy Star website reads as follows: Your home is your place to thrive. By choosing a new ENERGY STAR NextGen certified home or apartment, you can enjoy all the comfort, quality, value, and indoor air quality benefits you’ve come to expect from the ENERGY STAR label — and much more.

With energy efficiency going more and more mainstream, the EPA has now introduced Energy Star NextGen instead of Version 4. As described on www. EnergyStar.gov, the NextGen certification “recognizes homes and apartments equipped with leading-edge, efficient electric technologies and electric vehicle charging capabilities — features that not only improve your lifestyle, but also the health of the planet.”

Energy Star NextGen-certified homes come with Energy Star certified heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and electric vehicle charging capabilities. With national and local building codes now requiring greater energy efficiency, a NextGen-certified home is now only 20% more efficient than homes that are “built to code.”

High-performance windows, a tighter building envelopes and enhanced insulation are also common in this top category of energy efficient housing.

Archive of Past Columns Is Online

Over the past two decades, this column has appeared in local weeklies and the Denver Post, and during that time I’ve written about every conceivable topic related to real estate. You can find and search that archive online at www.JimSmithColumns.com

Many or even most builders have been building “Energy Starcertified” homes since as early as 2002. An estimated 2.7 million homes have been built with that certification, but Thrive Home Buildings is the only Colorado builder I’m aware of that is committed to building and selling homes with the Energy Star NextGen certification.

Here are the advantages spelled out by the Energy Star website for buying a new home with the NextGen certification.

 Lower energy bills. Superior insulation, air sealing, and highly efficient heat pumps help lower your energy bills, while improving comfort and reducing drafts.

 Improved safety and indoor air quality. Electric cooktops and ovens reduce exposure to harmful combustion byproducts — including carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and small particulates.

 Peace and quiet. Multi-speed heat pumps run on low most of the time, making them quieter while delivering more consistent temperatures for greater comfort. Ductwork that has been properly sized further reduces noise from the air handler. High levels of insulation make the home quieter by reducing noise from outdoors.

Price Reduced on 3-BR Briarwood Hills Home

This bi-level home at 11296 W. Kentucky Dr. has been well maintained by the seller. It was painted and walkways replaced in 2006, and a new roof & siding were installed in 2017. The house is white with blue shutters and gutters, and a blue & white garage door was new in 2009. The seller put in a new, energy efficient furnace in 2014 and new acrylic shower and shower doors in 2007. The backyard is mostly flat now (due to the seller rocking the sloping landscape) and completely fenced. There are lilacs on two sides of the house, and an ornamental plum and two purple ash trees are in the backyard. Briarwood Hills is a very quiet, friendly neighborhood. Most of the surrounding homeowners care about their yards, as does this seller. You will find magazine-quality photos and a narrated video tour at www.LakewoodHome.info Call listing agent Jim Swanson at 303-929-2727 to request a showing.

 Increased resale value. High-performance homes sell for significant price premiums compared to typical homes. Energy Star certified and similarly efficient homes enjoy sales price premiums of up to 6%.

 A clean energy future. The electric and hybrid electric technologies in your Energy Star NextGen home will help to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and climate impact associated with its operation. These benefits will continue to grow as the grid gets cleaner.

Retrofitting a non-Energy Star home to be more energy efficient or even “net zero energy” (meaning all-electric and generating all the electricity needed for the home through solar panels) is something that Golden Real Estate’s broker associates and I are committed to facilitating for our buyer clients. Personally, I am offering a free home energy audit to any buyer who hires me between now and September 30th to purchase an existing home.

A home energy audit involves doing

a blower-door test to locate the various air leaks in a home so that specific steps can be taken to make the home more airtight. All appliances are evaluated and the homeowner is given a road map of different strategies that could be taken.

We also have experience recommending all categories of vendors working with homeowners to improve insulation, install higher performance windows and doors, and to replace gas appliances with high-efficiency electric heat pump appliances.

We can help you find the best company to install solar panels, whether roof top or ground-mounted, or even in a distant solar garden, where the electricity you generate is credited to the electric meter in your home, condo or apartment. You don’t need a roof to benefit from solar power!

The company which I have hired for all five of my solar power installations, starting in 2004, is Golden Solar. I don’t ask or receive a referral fee when you act on my recommendation, but the owner, Don Parker, kindly helped me out when I needed a place to park our free moving truck after I sold our office building on South Golden Road. It and our box shed are now parked on his lot on South Golden Road. Thanks, Don! You can reach Don on his cell phone, 720-234-6517. Tell him I said hello!

There’s a Full-Blown Home Insurance Crisis Brewing

I need some help researching this article. If you’re in the insurance industry or have information that can benefit fellow readers, let me hear from you. I’d also like to hear from legislators about possible new laws.

Here’s an email I got from an Estes Park homeowner, Jay Blackwood:

My bank says that in the metro area a single family home may have insurance costs double this year. In the mountains it’s much worse.

Without warning, my condo association in Estes Park was told in January that American Family would drop us on the anniversary of our policy in April. This was due to our high risk of fire and hail. In 44 years we only have had one claim, for hail.

Apparently each insurance company has a secret risk map and decides if a property can

be insured depending on location and tree density.

We spent three months searching for a new policy and were forced to purchase a high risk one. Last year we paid $ 20,000. This year it’s $340,000 for 3/4 of the coverage. That is 17 times as much.

My total HOA fees last year were about $4,000. This year they are $14,000.

Other local condo associations are experiencing similar crises. Some businesses and even a large church are going uninsured. A builder has houses completed which cannot sell because they can’t be insured. Colorado is right behind California in loss of insurance. The State is dragging its feet on this issue. And news media don’t seem to cover it. Individual horror stories are interesting, but I’ll looking for insights into addressing this problem that I can share in a future ad.

Jim Smith

“Concentrate on giving and the getting will take care of itself.” —Anonymous

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When someone’s heart suddenly stops from cardiac arrest, bystander CPR can help the person’s chance of survival and reduce greater risk of damage.

According to the American Heart Association more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year and if performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival.

ere are two types of CPR. Traditional CPR is giving chest compressions and breaths, whereas hands-only CPR involves constant compressions.

For Mark Reynolds, the owner of UFC Gym Lone Tree, several minutes of hands-only CPR saved his life.

“I had no idea what happened,” Reynolds said. “Had I not seen the video, I still to this day wouldn’t believe it was true.”

In November 2023, Reynolds was working out in his gym when he felt short of breath. Next thing he knew, he was waking up in an ambulance. He had gone into cardiac arrest, which was caught on video.

Since Reynolds posted the video on Tik Tok it has received thousands of views, and he continues to respond to comments. Bewildered by the number of people who were unsure of what to do, he also had his gym sta trained and is now an advocate for hands-only CPR and the use of AEDs – automated external de brillators.

“You can see in the video, a lot

of them are wanting to do stu but don’t know what to do,” Reynolds said.

e compressions simulate the way the heart pumps blood to the rest of the organs, said Dr. Benjamin Usatch, UCHealth’s emergency director. It extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical professionals arrive on site.

“As you’re pushing down on the

chest and you recoil, let the chest expand. it’s pulling air in by negative pressure,” Usatch said. “ en when the paramedics get there, they’ll support the breathing with something called a bag valve mask or a tube to oxygenate the blood.”

Erin Loeks, a CPR instructor with the South Metro Safety Foundation, said doing something is better than nothing.

“If we do traditional CPR, that’s

like getting 100% on a test,” Loeks said. “But if we do hands only, that’s like getting an 80%. But if we do nothing, then that’s zero, and I would much rather be getting an 80% than nothing.”

In Colorado, a person has legal protection against civil and criminal liability if the person acts in good faith through the Good Samaritan Law.

Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: when to give CPR

Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same medical con-

A heart attack is when blood ow to the heart is blocked in an artery. e longer the person goes without treatment, the risk of heart damage increases. A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, Loeks said, but CPR is needed once someone goes into cardiac arrest.

Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating unexpectedly. It is triggered by an electric malfunction in the heart and causes an irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. When this happens, the pumping of blood is interrupted and doesn’t get pumped to the rest of the body. is is when CPR should be provided. e American Heart Association says there is a 10% drop in survival each minute.

Usatch said the goal of bystander CPR is for the heart to return to spontaneous circulation.

From the left, Executive Director of the South Metro Safety Foundation Theo Mink, Mark Reynolds and CPR instructor Erin Loeks at South Metro Fire Station 45 in Parker. After Reynolds recovered from cardiac arrest, Loeks helped his sta at his UFC gym get CPR training.

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e South Metro Safety Foundation is a nonpro t partner to the South Metro Fire Rescue and has more than 15 safety programs. Foundation Executive Director eo Mink said it’s the foundation’s goal to provide certi cation to at least one member of each household inside the re district.

e foundation provides a variety of CPR classes, certi es people through the American Heart Association and takes part in community events to raise awareness for hands-only CPR.

e American Heart Association also provides courses in CPR, including an infant program, and the American Red Cross of the Mile High Area regional chapter for Colorado — which serves 10 counties including Douglas County — provides steps on how to conduct bystander CPR.

Adult CPR Steps

e most important tip from the South Metro Safety Foundation is to do something, whether it’s calling 911, getting an AED, giving chest compressions or even leading the

EMTs to the emergency. When on the phone with 911, it’s important to know the address and/or street you are on.

“Do not be afraid to act,” said South Metro’s Mink.

While the American Red Cross website explains the process in seven steps Loeks provided some detail. e rst step is to check the scene for safety and form an initial impression.

Once safe, if the person appears unresponsive, check for breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout. Kneel down beside the person, not over them, and rmly tap their shoulders while you shout “Are you OK?”

“Never shake because if we shake somebody and they have a head, neck or spine injury, we just made that a whole lot worse,” said Loeks.

If the person does not respond, is not breathing or gasping for air, they need immediate CPR. Most often, the 911 dispatcher will stay on the phone to give instructions.

Place the person on their back on a rm, at surface. If you are not comfortable giving breaths or there is a biohazard potential, hands-only CPR can be given.

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South Metro Safety Foundation CPR instructor Erin Loeks performs CPR on a mannequin in a fire station community room. The South Metro Safety Foundation provides CPR classes for people starting at age 11.

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“Hands-only CPR is only good for teenagers and adults because children still need breaths,” Loek said. “Usually when a child needs CPR, it’s because of a breathing issue.”

When giving chest compressions: Place two hands centered on the chest.

Shoulders directly over hands and keep elbows locked.

Push at least two inches into the chest.

Allow the chest to return to normal position after each compression.

For those 1 year and older, compressions have to go down two inches. However, the force does de-

pend on the person, said Loeks. On a smaller child, you might use just one hand.

In traditional CPR, give 30 chest compressions before giving two breaths.

Open the airway to a past-neutral position by tilting the head and lifting the chin.

Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath and make a complete seal over the person’s mouth with your mouth.

Each breath should last about one second. e chest should rise and allow air to exit before giving the next breath.

Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and two breaths or constant compressions and use an AED as soon as one is available until EMT’s get there.

Good Samaritan Law

“People are afraid they are going to hurt the person, so they don’t press down hard enough,” Loeks said. “But you cannot hurt the person more than they are already hurt.”

Cracked ribs are a common side e ect of having CPR performed. Loeks added that people are also hesitant to perform CPR on women because they are afraid to expose them. However, the longer someone goes without blood ow, parts of the brain and heart start dying.

But, the Good Samaritan law, which is in all 50 states, protects people who help as long as they do what a rational person would do in that situation.

Although Mark Reynolds’ ribs were cracked, he is thankful to the bystander for saving his life.

“To be able to continue life and continue what I love to do because people acted is really strong,” said Reynolds.

Cultivating Community Health & Wellness

defibrillator – is in the corner of the community room at South Metro Fire Station 45. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

BY COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA STAFF

e sta of Colorado Community Media’s two dozen newspapers received 10 awards, including three rst-place honors, at the esteemed Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism competition over the weekend.

is year’s contest, hosted by the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, attracted a record number of participants, with more than 80 news media outlets and 30 freelancers from Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico submitting their work. Judged by the Los Angeles Press Club, the competition was erce, with more than 1,900 entries vying for recognition. Colorado Community media competed in the large newsroom category.

e newsroom’s “Long Way Home” series, an extensive, 14-story deep dive into the escalating crisis of housing a ordability and availability, won rst place in the General Reporting, Series or Package category. e story identi ed the barriers many younger Coloradans and people of color face in their struggles for home ownership and explored potential solutions. e stories, produced by reporters across the newsroom, ran in newspapers — from the Arvada Press to the Parker Chronicle — across the metro area. e project was led by Editor in Chief Michael de Yoanna with West Metro Editor Kristen Fiore, North Metro Editor Scott Taylor, Digital Editor Deborah Grigsby and former South Metro Editor elma Grimes, the assistance of editors Scott Gilbert and Christy Steadman, and initial contributions from former chief editor Lisa Schlichtman. Judges wrote: “Tremendous e ort by the sta of Colorado Community Media to tell the story of housing — the facts, gures and people affected by metro Denver’s housing issues.”

Reporters Nina Joss and McKenna Harford won rst place in the Politics, Feature category for “Shades of Red” in the Douglas County NewsPress, looking at divergent views among south metro area Republicans regarding how to present a uni ed front to voters.

“In this timely, unbiased, and indepth analysis, journalists Nina Joss and McKenna Harford show great skill at explaining complex political issues in a way that is accessible and engaging to their audience. e result is a clearly written, logically structured, and highly entertaining piece of work,” the judges remarked. News sta ers Fiore, Corinne Westeman, Grigsby, Steadman, Rylee Dunn and Steve Smith were honored with a rst place in Social Justice Reporting in “For the record: Examining how the Golden Transcript contributed to systemic racism.” e story, which Westeman took the lead role in writing, reconciled with a racially biased chapter of the Transcript’s presentation of news in the late 1960s and early 1970s surrounding the Black Panther Party. Also named

on the award are Jameka Lewis, senior librarian at the Denver Public Library’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, and a freelance researcher on the story, Greg Moore, contributing as an editor, and Allan Tellis, contributing as a doctoral student of political science at the University of ColoradoBoulder/freelance researcher.

“A hard-hitting reminder of a dark past, and the fact that there is still a long way to go,” judges wrote.

Westeman also took home a second-place award in the Sports, News category for “Role Players: Orediggers work behind the scenes to elevate football team’s performance.”

Dunn, at the Arvada Press, received a second-place honor for

hub for young artists” (Single Page Design)

• Former Centennial Citizen Reporter Tayler Shaw for beat reporting.

Retired Canyon Courier Reporter

Deb Hurley Brobst, a four-decade veteran journalist with extensive editing, reporting and mentoring experience, was named a Keeper of the Flame, a lifetime achievement award given to journalists who display “extraordinary dedication to ethical, responsible journalism and professional integrity.”

Obit Reporting for “Remembering Moses Walker, a musician and friend beyond compare.” Joss, at the Littleton Independent, took third place in the Obit Reporting category for “Je Gaylord’s death shines light on life of strength and sel essness.”

Also receiving third-place honors:

• Steadman, editor of the Washington Park Pro le and Life on Capitol Hill, for “Parkinson’s slows life down but doesn’t stop a family’s love” (Column, Personal)

• Englewood Herald Reporter Elisabeth Slay for “Unopposed Englewood school board candidate Davon Williams has felony record and active arrest warrant, records show” (General Reporting, Series or Package)

• Production Artist Leah Neu, “A

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Your attendance and participation will help us strengthen our multisector collaboration and our commitment to building healthier communities. Language assistance services will be provided if you speak a language other than English, including ASL.

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Adaptation and resetting expectations

Change is an inevitable part of life. From personal growth to professional development, we constantly encounter situations that require us to pivot, adapt and course correct. Whether it’s shifting market trends, evolving technologies or unforeseen challenges, the ability to recognize when change is necessary and adjust our approach accordingly is essential for success.

At the core of this ability lies the human mind’s remarkable capacity to perceive change and understand its implications. Our brains are wired to detect patterns, anticipate shifts and respond to new information. is innate cognitive ability allows us to recognize when our

current strategies or approaches are no longer e ective and when it’s time to

One of the key aspects of navigating change is knowing when to pivot. It requires a willingness to let go of old habits, beliefs or strategies that may no longer serve us. is can be a daunting prospect, as it often involves stepping into the unknown and embracing uncertainty. However, it is precisely this willingness to embrace change that enables us to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.

Course correction is essential when navigating change. It involves making minor adjustments to our trajectory to stay on course towards our goals. Just as a pilot constantly adjusts the plane’s heading to reach its destination, we must be willing to reassess our approach and make necessary tweaks along the way. is requires humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to learn from our mistakes.

Modifying our approach is often necessary when faced with change. What worked in the past may no longer be e ective in the current landscape. erefore, we must be open to experimenting with new strategies, methodologies or techniques to achieve our objectives. is exibility and adaptability are

critical for success in today’s rapidly changing world.

However, perhaps the most challenging aspect of navigating change is resetting our expectations. Change often disrupts our preconceived notions, plans or timelines, forcing us to recalibrate our expectations accordingly. is can be a humbling experience, as it requires us to acknowledge that things may not always go as planned and that setbacks and delays are a natural part of the process.

Resetting expectations also involves managing our mindset and emotions. It’s easy to feel discouraged or frustrated when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks.

“Tri Tri Tri Again” This maze was inspired by triangles and creating a maze with multiple steps.

To solve, start at either ‘S’ found in the bottom of the far left and right corners, and maze-out to any of the three ‘E’s for end, found in the three corners of the center triangle.

Strong bones for strong women

An unknown, yet highly common change that women might feel in their journey through life is a di erence in physical strength from a loss of bone density. Also known as osteoporosis, this progressive condition is a decrease in bone mineral density and bone mass with a heightened risk of fractures.

One of the main causes of osteoporosis is aging and menopause. Up to 20% of bone loss in women happens as women age and one in two women above the age of 60 will su er a fracture in their lifetime from menopausal osteoporosis. Women are at a higher risk of the development of osteoporosis than men because meno-

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However, maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on the opportunities that change presents can help us stay resilient and motivated in the face of adversity.

E ective change management requires clear communication and transparency. Leaders must communicate openly with their teams about the reasons for change, the desired outcomes and the steps required to achieve them. is helps build trust, alignment and buy-in among team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and resilience.

Navigating change requires a combination of exibility, adaptability and resilience. It involves recognizing when change is necessary, pivoting as needed, course correcting

pause is the most common cause, according to the Endocrine Society. It is never too early to build stability and strength in bones. Women should increase their intake of Vitamin D and calcium, as they play a major role in bone health. Vitamin D allows the body to absorb calcium, a mineral that is crucial to bone density. Spending time in the sun is a primary source of Vitamin D. Some calcium rich foods to incorporate into a diet to

along the way and modifying our approach as circumstances evolve. It requires resetting our expectations and managing our mindset and emotions e ectively. By embracing change as an opportunity for growth and learning, we can navigate even the most challenging of circumstances with con dence and resilience.

How have any recent changes in your life reshaped the way that you see yourself changing or growing? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can embrace and adapt as needed to the changes around us, it really will be a better than good life.

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build bone strength are broccoli, chia seeds, milk, oranges and salmon. Including regular resistance strength training, such as dumbbells or weight machines, can support bone health. e hormone estrogen slows down the natural breakdown of bones in women. erefore, during the aging process when women’s hormones begin to change, one thing that can occur is uctuating, lower levels of estrogen increasing the possibility of osteoporosis development. e decrease in estrogen continues for postmenopausal women, which is why it is important to build and maintain bone strength before it is too late.

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Where did those red, blue and black Colorado license plates come from?

A look at the history of some of the state’s unique plate designs

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aubiquitous image in Colorado, the state’s standard license plate features an artsy depiction of white mountains against a green background. So when all-red, allblue and all-black designs with white letters — without mountains — started popping up in trafc, you probably took notice.

In 2023, roughly 180,000 vehicles were registered with those seemingly new plates. But the plates actually have roots in the past, and the once-discontinued designs raise money for people with disabilities.

“ e rst blue-and-white plate was issued in 1914,” the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles said in a statement, adding: “ e rst year the allred background with white letters was issued was 1925.”

Colorado’s popular new black plate is modeled after a 1945 design, predating the state’s rst plate design with mountains by about 15 years, according to the state DMV.

Another retro plate that ips the standard design — instead o ering green mountains and white sky — recently made a return. It, too, generates funds for programs for the disability community.

Colorado’s batch of reissued designs represents just one of the many ways to support a cause or send a message.

“Our choice in license plates re ects things we love to do, organizations we support, our service, our hobbies and interests and provides nancial support to these organizations,” DMV Senior Di-

year.

Here’s a look at the history of some of Colorado’s unique license plates.

Bringing it back

Colorado rst made available the now-retrolooking plate with green mountains and white sky in 1962, the state DMV said.

Colorado discontinued that plate design in 2000, the division said. Bringing it back was an e ort of a state Senate bill in 2021, a law that requires the state to charge additional fees for those plates and put them in a disability support fund.

State lawmakers in 2022 followed up with state Senate Bill 22-217, a law that allowed Colorado to issue the previously retired designs of all-black, all-red and all-blue backgrounds.

e Colorado Disability Funding Committee receives $25 from the sale of each of those plates, as well as an additional $25 at renewal, the state DMV said.

e DMV does not have historical records that point to the reasons why the state discontinued the black, red and blue plates years ago, the division said.

“Black and white, and white-and-black color combinations, as well as a host of other color combinations, were used from 1913 through 1958. e nal version of the black-and-white color combination was issued in 1954,” the DMV said in a statement.

Around 1959, the state moved to various versions of green-and-white license plates, the DMV said.

Colorado rst made available its current standard license plate design of white mountains and green background around 1960, according to the DMV.

Retro plates gain popularity

Now that some old designs are back, they’ve become popular.

Coloradans chose the black plates roughly 170,000 times in 2023, according to a DMV list. About 6,900 vehicles registered with the red plates and about 6,400 with the blue that year, the list said.

“ e black background in particular exceeded original revenue estimates, while the blue and red backgrounds have met estimates,” a state budget document said.

e state made the black, red and blue plates available in January 2023.

Themed plates, including for ethnic groups e Columbine “Respect Life” design remains popular too, with more than 75,000 vehicles registered with the plates in 2023. Released in 2001, the plate honors the 13 lives lost during the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999, according to the DMV.

(While the plate design was created to recognize the victims of the Columbine tragedy, it does not generate funds for survivors of the shooting, the DMV clari ed.)

Some plates center on ethnic groups. e Italian American heritage plate was created from a state House Bill in 2007.

e American Indian Scholars plate was created from a state Senate Bill in 2005, the DMV said. For that plate, a person must donate $25 to the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce. And now, a bill to create a plate that supports the Chicana/o community — Americans of Mexican descent — recently passed the state legislature. After it’s created, a person would become eligible for the plate by providing a certi cate conrming they have made a donation to a nonpro t organization chosen by o cials based on the organization’s provision of services to the Latin American community, according to a summary of the bill on the legislature’s website.

“It speaks to Chicano heritage that is very deep in the state of Colorado,” state Rep. Tim Hernandez has said.

rector Electra Bustle said in a news release this

An image of Colorado’s license plate design created to recognize the victims of the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999. COURTESY OF COLORADO DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

An image of Colorado’s historically influenced black-background license plate design.

An image of Colorado’s license plate design that benefits the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce.

An image of Colorado’s historically influenced red-background license plate design.

An image of Colorado’s Italian American heritage plate design.

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Estate of Vincent J. Taglialavore, aka Vincent J. Tagliavore, aka Vincent Taglialavore, aka Vincent Tagliavore, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030264

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jordan Hissa, Personal Representative c/o Pearman Law Firm 4195 Wadsworth Blvd Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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Estate of Timothy Anthony Wright, a/k/a Timothy A. Wright, and Timothy Wright, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30358

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Tuesday, September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

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e department used a formula approved by state lawmakers to gure out how much each district will receive. Nine districts that applied were not eligible for any of the money.

Districts got money in two ways. First, there was a tiered system that gave certain set amounts of money to districts based on how many new arrivals they’ve enrolled between October and Feb. 29. en, districts could also qualify for additional money, on a per student basis — if those new arrivals resulted in net increases in district enrollment.

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e Westminster school district is planning to o er some summer programming for newly arrived students. In the Harrison school district in Colorado Springs, a “newcomer committee” is developing a “toolkit for teachers to use.”

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Legal Notice No. DHD 3137

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of REBECCA MASSEY, a/k/a REBECCA F. MASSEY, a/k/a REBECCA FARROW MASSEY, a/k/a BECKY MASSEY, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30476

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas W. Massey, Jr., Personal Representative c/o Leslie R. Olson, Esq. Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, Colorado 80202

Legal Notice No. DHD 3140

First Publication: May 16, 2024

Last Publication: May 30, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Natividad Aurora Manzanares, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 146

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Tuesday, September 2, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Donald Lee Manzanares, Personal Representative 4520 W. 33rd Avenue Denver, Colorado 80212

Legal Notice No. DHD 3117

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of LISA MARIE DINKEL, AKA LISA M. DINKEL, AKA LISA DINKEL, Deceased Case Number: 24PR 30407

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Leif A. Nelson, P.C

Attorney to the Personal Representative 29029 Upper Bear Creek Rd. #202 Evergreen, CO 80439

Legal Notice No. DHD 3133

First Publication: May 16, 2024 Last Publication: May 30, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of BETTY J. JENNINGS, a/k/a BETTY JUNE JENNINGS, a/k/a BETTY JENNINGS, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30445

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Glenn T. Foust a/k/a Glenn T. Foust III, Personal Representative c/o Brian C. Marsiglia, Esq. Marsiglia Law LLC 7887 E. Belleview Ave., Ste. 1100 Denver, CO 80111

Legal Notice No. DHD 3125

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024

Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Douglas Arthur Bradley, a/k/a Douglas A. Bradley, a/k/a Douglas Bradley, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30448

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to:

Denver Probate Court

City and County of Denver, Colorado 1437 Bannock Street, #230

Denver, CO 80202 on or before September 6, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Whitney Josephina Bradley, Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Byron K. Hammond, LLC 4500 Cherry Creek Drive South, Suite 960 Denver, CO 80246

Legal Notice No. DHD 3121

First Publication: May 2, 2024

Last Publication: May 16, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Carol A Globelnik, Deceased Case Number: 24PR162

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 16, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Nicolette Lizarraga, Personal Representative 3240 W. Layton Ave. Englewood, CO 80110

Legal Notice No. DHD 3138 First Publication: May 16, 2024 Last Publication: May 30, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch ##

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the wake of the University of Denver Pioneers’ recent national championship win, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced a limited bobblehead series for the storied hockey team.

e Pioneers won a recordbreaking 10th national championship with a 2-0 victory over Boston College April 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Two bobbleheads feature DU’s red jersey and white jersey. Both are standing on the o cial

national championship logo. e Denver Pioneers National Champions BobbleLogo features the o cial championship logo bobbling on a hockey puck base with “Denver Pioneers” printed across the front.

“Bobbleheads are the ultimate way to celebrate a team’s championship, and these bobbleheads will be the ultimate way for Pioneers fans to commemorate the Denver men’s hockey team’s record-breaking 10th national title in 2024,” said Phil Sklar, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum cofounder and CEO.

Jared Wright and Rieger Lorenz scored second-period goals for the third-seeded Pioneers, who nished the season on a nine-game win streak. Goaltender Matt Davis, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Frozen Four, had 35 saves, including 23 in the third period.

“I’m so proud of our program, breaking records,” sixth-year Denver Head Coach David Carle said after the game. “It was a total team e ort.”

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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum announced a limited number of Denver Pioneers hockey bobbleheads after DU won its record-breaking 10th national championship in April. COURTESY PHOTO