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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Dean Singleton grills Polis and Ganahl on how they would govern Colorado

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On September 30, Colorado Concern, a “network of chief executives on a mission to protect and enhance the economic growth environment in the State of Colorado,” hosted a forum for senior business executives and elected officials to hear the two candidates for Colorado governor, incumbent Gov. Jared Polis and challenger CU Regent Heidi Ganahl. The event was billed as providing each of them with “uninterrupted time to expand on policy issues related to business and the state economy in a robust policy conversation moderated by Dean Singleton.” Long known as a force of nature in the newspaper industry in Colorado and around the country, Singleton owned the Denver Post from 1987 to 2013.

Singleton was solely responsible for formulating the questions for each candidate, based on their stated positions, policies, and actions. Each candidate had 25 minutes to engage with the moderator in a question-and-answer format.

Ganahl, who went first, said she would begin her governorship by “undoing a lot of the reg-

CU Regent at Large Heidi Ganahl, GOP candidate for governor

Colorado Governor Jared Polis

ulations, taxes, and fees that are burdening small business owners and families, that are making it harder for families to afford groceries, gas and school supplies.”

Singleton promptly went to Ganahl’s plan to eliminate Colorado’s income tax, which brought $8.3 billion into state coffers last year, and to cut the state’s gas tax in half, reducing by 50% the $594 million it produced for the state treasury last year. He asked her, “What would you replace it with?” Ganahl responded, “We have a spending problem, not a revenue problem in Colorado,” adding, “We have states across our nation that are some of the hottest in the economy that have zero income tax,

Dean Singleton, moderator and former owner of The Denver Post

and no, I’m not going to increase other taxes to do this.”

The moderator pushed back, saying, “It kind of makes the b.s. meter go up, because you can’t cut that much revenue and not replace it. Are you going to eliminate the State Police? Are you going to eliminate the Highway Department, the TransporBarry Hirschfeld, president of A.B. tation Department?

Hirschfeld & Son and lifelong philanthropist, You’d have to cut and Jeff Binder, CEO of Harvard Venture out massive parts of Partners, are members of Colorado the government.”

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Ganahl was unphased, explaining, “Actually, we don’t, Dean. I have some great economists helping me figure this out. If we move fees to taxes, which they actually are, there’s a billion there. If we find some fraud and waste in the budget… another billion or so there.

How about we bring new businesses and industry to Colorado like they do in other zero income (tax) states? We think that’s $2 billion to $3 billion to refill the coffers. How about we get rid of special tax exemptions? How about we reduce the size of government by 10% a year? Gov. Polis has grown the size of government by over 20% since he got into office. He’s added 4,000 new employees, 85 new taxes and fees… The job creators of our state are going to help me go to zero income tax.”

Undeterred, Singleton came back again with, “As long as I’ve been in the newspaper business (he was in it for over 50 years) I’ve heard politicians say they’re This October, we’ll take going to solve all our problems when you join by cutting out waste but none of them ever have… How do you JOIN BY OCTOBER 31, 2022 think you’re going to do that?”

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since being elected to her current position in 2016, noting, “As a regent of the University of Colorado… I have had a terrible time getting real numbers about how the money is spent.”

The moderator finally moved on to the issue of transportation.

Ganahl said that we should use transportation dollars to “fix our darn roads,” rather than spending the money on other transportation options. When Singleton asked if she was concerned about the smog problem in Denver, she said, “Seventy percent of our ozone problem is not from us.

It’s from out of state or its from natural sources… The governor has gone too far, too fast, with this Green New Deal and it’s destroying Colorado.”

Singleton ended where he began, saying, “You still haven’t told us how you’re going to run the government with no state income tax and with half of the gasoline tax. It makes a good soundbite, but for most of us who understand state government, it’s just total b.s. (this time he said the whole word).” The candidate gave as good as she got, telling him, “A lot of people across Colorado think that the government is total b.s. (she said it, too) right now…People are fed up with the out-of-control spending, with the lack of transparency.”

In the second half of the forum, the moderator asked Gov. Polis to describe his most important accomplishments of the past four years. He named all-day kindergarten, universal pre-school, having the ninth lowest death rate in the U.S. from Covid-19, the state transportation plan “which my opponent said she would repeal, which fundamentally invests about $5 billion into our roads and bridges,” and “securing Colorado’s clean energy future.”

Singleton wanted to know what Polis’ second term would look like, should he be re-elected. The governor said we need to, “remove barriers to housing and address it as the interjurisdictional issue that it is—I’m all for local control, but when the decisions of one community affect neighboring communities, as they do in water, as they do in transportation, and as they do in housing, we have to make sure we have a regional, statewide plan for more homes that people Continued on page 11

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Going nowhere Pico Iyer is an inveterate traveler and travel-culture writer who once lived for a month in LAX to observe and write about “Global Souls,” his term for a new generation of people on the move. Thus, some might suspect he’d be the last person to write authoritatively about the idea of “Going Nowhere.” However, he has actually spent an equal amount of time sitting still, spending a year in 1997 on a sort of self-imposed meditation retreat in Kyoto, Japan, fleeing the fast paced modern world in search of solitude. He recounted his experience in the book The Lady & the Monk: Four Seasons in Kyoto. In 2020, during that first pandemic summer when we were all staying put and going nowhere, I thought a lot about Pico Iyer.

In seeking out the writings of Pico Iyer, I was researching his article on LAX for a unit I was developing about place and identity. As we sat at home, and students and teachers alike adapted to the strange idea of remote learning, I thought of how geography defines us and how sometimes we never move beyond that. So much of education seems about other people, places, and times, as opposed to our own experience of the here and now. The idea of “Staying Put” is familiar to my students through the writing of Scott Russell Sanders, whose excerpt on that subject appeared on the 2007 AP English Language exam. Sanders writes eloquently of staying home, countering claims by Salman Rushdie about the value of migration, which he argued created “a new race of man” who lives beyond borders. Certainly, we live in a flattened world with a global consciousness. But when nature intervened, limiting our movement even within our small communities, the idea of sitting still hearkened us back to when hunter-gatherers first stayed put. Settling down and going nowhere can teach us much by becoming someone who looks inward instead of outward.

My quest for Pico Iyer’s airport article led me to his book The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere.

I listened to the entire audiobook in a single setting, an experience Iyer aligns with the book’s brevity and his intention for readers. The wisdom of staying home from a writer who has made a career of going places proved invaluable to the experience of containment and social distancing.

Literature and art can save us and give us solace, providing refuge as it allows escape. In The Art of Stillness, Iyer explored the practice of stillness

with people who have it down to an art. He starts with another somewhat surprisingly

solitary figure, the poet and renowned musician Leonard Cohen. Cohen, the acclaimed “poet laureate” for people who live on the road, withdrew from society in 1994 and spent years in retreat and seclusion at the Mount Baldy Zen Center. Like many who wander as part of their career and their lives, Leonard Cohen seemed to understand, as

Iyer observes, “It’s only when you stop moving that you can be moved” in deeper, more significant ways.

In introducing his visit with Leonard Cohen at a monastery, Iyer notes how the art of stillness in the practice of solitude seems to be embedded in our DNA, even as we acknowledge man’s nature as a social animal. Literature and the humanities are filled with reflections from poets of East Asia and philosophers of Ancient Rome who “regularly made sitting still the center of their lives.” In fact, the poems which form the foundation of Taoist thought are a handbook for seclusion, focused on retreat rather than pursuit. Lao Tzu and his Tao Te Ching seem intent on pursuing inner peace by escaping civilization and “social distancing” himself in the misty mountains of China.

For as long as mankind has been progressing through migration, commerce, innovation, and collaboration, a dedicated group of people have cultivated stasis. Despite Iyer’s book being written in 2014 and focused on reprieve from the busy-ness of the contemporary age, he begins the book with a timely and poignant observation that resonated with me and many others during that eerily quiet and still spring of 2020. It’s an observation that still holds true for me today: “[Has] the need for being in one place ever been as vital as it is right now?” It’s a good question, and one worth sitting still and thinking about.

Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @ mmazenko. Ytou can email him at mmazenko@gmail. com

We live in a flattened world with a global consciousness.

But the idea of sitting still … and going nowhere can teach us much by becoming someone who looks inward instead of outward.

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It’s going to be a long Bronco season if our new coach doesn’t learn how to call plays. He’s got a strongarm quarterback and some fast receivers, but he likes to run the ball through the middle of the line with some mediocre backs. Maybe the quarterback should call the plays. When Wilson starts to move and run the ball the plays come alive.

Hope springs eternal and on-the-job training doesn’t work very well in the NFL. *** My longtime newspaper friend Dean Singleton used some of his newspaper acumen to be the moderator at a political forum last week featuring Gov. Polis and GOP contender Heidi Ganahl. If you own and operate around 165 newspapers, like Singleton, you learn how to ask tough questions. According to our award-winning reporter Freda Miklin, covering the event, Dean lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting journalist along with being Colorado’s greatest alltime newspaper publisher.

Dean suffers from chronic MS that is only slowing him down, slightly. I wish he was back at the helm of The Denver Post. He sold his newspaper empire several years ago. He continues to ranch in North Park and stays busy.

Freda covered the forum this past week and remotely followed the debate in Pueblo several weeks ago. We covered both, with the most recent joust this week, and the Pueblo event coming soon.

*** We’ll publish the constitutional amendments in the Oct. 15 issue. We’ll be making some recommendations on what makes sense, and what is senseless. We’ll also feature what other pundit sources believe the state must have in new laws.

My believe is that whenever we put a new law on the books, we need to take one off. Letters are welcome about what you readers like, or dislike. *** Gerri and I attended a political forum at Heather Gardens in Aurora Sept 27 that featured most of the Arapahoe County candidate’s. The event was presented by the Heather Gardens Democatic Club. Martha Karnopp organized and moderated the event that was very well done and presented the large group of both Democrat and Republican incumbents and challengers. Arapahoe County is well run, our five county commissioners do the heavy lifting without the assistance of a county manager. This saves taxpayers considerable money and makes the commissioners work really hard. We’re losing Nancy Sharpe through term limits and that will be a major loss to our county.

She has done an excellent job and we should plan some special honors to thank her for her service as a commissioner and former mayor of Greenwood Village.

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*** Another fallacy that is occurring is term limits on county office holders. The sheriff, county clerk and recorder, treasurer, assessor, and coroner, should not be term limited, but stand for election every four years. It is absolutely absurd to take these public servants and boot them out of office after 12 years.

Where do they go, and what do they do after leaving their offices? They are forced to make a complete career change. If all goes well, vote them into office every four years. Let them stand for election on the efficiency of their operation of their offices. We lose too many really good public servants by basing time served, rather than experience and quality of performance.

Let voters decide how long they serve in office. *** Democratic candidates appearing at the Forum were: County Assessor, PK Kaiser; County Clerk and Recorder, Joan Lopez; County Coroner candidate, Kelly Lear MD; County Sheriff,

Tyler Brown; County Treasurer candidate Michael Westerberg; County Commissioner candidate, District 4, Leslie Summey; State Rep. HD 41, Iman Jodeh; State Board of Education CD-6, Rebecca McClelian; State Board of Education at Large, Kathy Plomer.

Republican candidates appearing at the Forum were: Bob Andrews, candidate for County Assessor; candidate for County Coroner, Ron Bouchard; candidate for County Sheriff, Kevin Edling; County Commissioner candidate District 4, Bob Roth; State Rep. HD 41, Stephanie Hancock; and State Board of Education CD-6, Molly Lamar.

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”

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OPINION

Illegal immigration – A winning issue for Republicans

Arapahoe Libraries Hocus Pocus Festival at Curtis Park

An autumn chill is in the air making it the perfect time to celebrate the release of the much-anticipated movie sequel Hocus Pocus 2 at the Hocus Pocus Festival sponsored by Arapahoe Libraries on Saturday, October 8, from 1-3 pm at Curtis Park, 2323 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village 80121.

The festival will feature outdoor fall fun for the family with food trucks on site, crafts, an inflatable corn maze, a bewitching cast of movie characters and more.

Activities are geared towards ages 9 years and older; however, all ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged.

Event parking will be available at Aspen Academy or across the street from the Curtis Center near the corner of Orchard Rd. and University Ave. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested because of limited seating at the park.

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With the midterm elections six weeks away, voters are beginning to pay closer attention to issues that could determine the shade of red or blue that Colorado and the rest of the nation turns next year.

Can the Republican party, locally and nationally, focus on issues important to voters? Or will the GOP live up to its reputation as “the stupid party”, losing winnable elections by focusing on unimportant issues?

Along with 40-year high inflation, a recession, energy shortages, fentanyl overdoses, and a foreign policy mess, illegal immigration is an issue now front and center, thanks to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sending illegal immigrants to self-proclaimed sanctuary cities and states.

Democrats and social media are having conniptions over these Republicans making Democrats, in Alinsky fashion, live by their

own rules.

JOONDEPH These governors, having to manage thousands of illegal immigrants in their states due to the Biden administration’s deliberate choice to ignore sovereign national borders and existing immigration law, are making illegal immigration a major news story, just ahead of the midterms.

Why is this relevant to Colorado? Last week a 24-year-old Weld County Sherriff’s Office deputy was struck and killed in a hit-andrun crash outside Greeley. Democrats want this story to go away without any further exploration.

The Denver Post neglected to describe the assailant beyond just the superficial, “Gonzalez-Garcia, who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and was last seen wearing a dark blue

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shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.”

Fortunately, Fox News, in an act of journalism lost upon the Denver Post, added to the description, “Police said they found evidence to support that Gonzalez-Garcia was living in the country illegally when they discovered an apparently falsified Green Card and fake Social Security Card in his car.”

Denver and Colorado are sanctuaries for illegal immigrants, supported by Governor Jared Polis and Senator Michael Bennet, meaning that law enforcement won’t report them to immigration authorities. Sanctuary status has consequences, often fatal and almost always preventable and unnecessary if cities and states enforced existing immigration laws, instead looking the other way.

Colorado is leading the nation in fentanyl overdoses and automobile theft, both directly or indirectly tied to illegal immigration.

Yet Colorado remains a sanctuary state.

These stories should be a top campaign issue for Colorado GOP candidates, including Joe O’Dea for US Senate, Heidi Ganahl for

Governor, and Steve Monahan for Congressional District 8.

Several GOP governors are showing the GOP how to take a stand on a core issues important to Republican and independent voters, illegal immigration, and its downstream effects. Rather than tip toeing around this issue, afraid to incur the wrath of the New York Times or the Denver Post, GOP candidates should be telling voters about the costs and real life and death consequences of illegal immigration.

Then they can tackle inflation, the anemic economy, foreign entanglements, a weaponized justice department, and a host of other issues. But illegal immigration hits close to home. Sheriff’s deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz could be any voter’s mother, daughter, sister, or friend.

Illegals may be “seeking a better life” but so was Ms. HeinNutz, and her better life was prematurely ended due to Democrat’s wanton disregard for law and order. Hopefully the GOP becomes the “smart party” and makes this a top issue in their campaigns.

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Hailed as one of the most original musicians of his generation, Daniel Bennett, a jazz saxophonist from New York City, will be joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo and acclaimed bassist Kevin Hailey for an evening of modern jazz sponsored by Arapahoe Libraries on Friday, October 14, from 6-8 pm at the Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette describes Bennett’s music as a mix of “modern jazz and avant-pop” and the trio’s genre-bending sound has captivated audiences throughout the world with performances in New York City, London and Los Angeles. This group of musicians was also recently voted as “Best New Jazz” in Hot House, New York’s premier jazz magazine.

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Denver Ballet Guild’s Le Bal de Ballet 2023 honorees announced

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Columbine Country Club is setting for reveal of La Belle Epoque he Denver Ballet Guild is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that has supported, promoted and celebrated dance arts in Colorado since

1979. Its signature fundraiser – Le Bal de Ballet honors outstanding young men and women who will have a series of fun and philanthropic events leading to the memorable evening.

Debutantes and Young Men of

Distinction will be presented at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on June 10, 2023. The Grand Ball will follow at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. 2023 Chair Maura Johnson chose a French theme for the elegant soiree with

Denver Ballet Guild President Kelli Fisher, 2024 Le Bal de Ballet Chair Katy Truitt, 2023 Chair Maura Johnson and her Honorary Chair Jane Buckley who was chair in 2017 Photo courtesy of Denver Ballet Guild

Young Man of Distinction Willis Browning, his stepmom Karen Browning and grandfather Armistead Browning

Photos by Scottie Iverson

a floral-laden Eiffel Tower at the Columbine Country Club reception. Her husband Bruce Johnson announced each honoree who attended. The 2023

class boasts seniors from 13 high schools - 32 Debutantes, 15 Young Men of Distinction and includes two sets of twins and a set of triplets.

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The Walsh triplets will debut in June – Keely, Riley and Caley

From the announcement party committee – Michelle Draznin, Le Bal de Ballet 2022 Chair Sarah Hamilton and Danielle Matsuyama

Kelley Digby and her Debutante daughter Reagan

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Denver Ballet Guild’s Le Bal de Ballet

Continued from page 6

Honoree Ginger Anderson Pertra Augustine Lucy Cochran Lila Crowley Sutton Damiano Reagan Digby Lauren Frankmore Sophia Frei Caroline Gibson Ellie Goldstein Lauren Good Faith Good Savanna Hanley Emerson Helm Kendall Hougard Ella Kitt Jane Lauchli Kate Jordan Little Audrey Logan Claire Millisor Davis Patteson Syd Reavis Libby Storey Morgan Tempel Ashley Thomas Caley Walsh Keely Walsh Riley Walsh Riley Warner Megan Ho Addie Whitehouse Paige Wolf

Parents’ Names Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Wheeler Anderson Mr. Leigh Lewis Augustine and Dr. Lisa Michelle Augustine Ms. Beth Law Cochran and Mr. Gifford Westward Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Crowley Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Damiano Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rex Digby, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Frankmore Mr. and Mrs. Donald Francis Frei Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwin Gibson Dr. Cory Adeline Dunnick & Dr. Ross Andrew Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Good, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Good, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Robert Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Blake Andrew Helm Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Hougard Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stuart Kitt Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Hudson Smart Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brian Little Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Logan Mrs. Amy D. Millisor Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert Patteson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Reavis Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jon Storey Dr. Lauren Kingery Tempel & Mr. Michael Chad Tempel Ms. Carla Thomas and Mr. Jonathan Meyer Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce Warner Dr. and Mrs. Michael Ho Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whitehouse Mr. and Mrs. David D. Wolf

Trace Beuhler Willis Browning Rob Jacoby Garrett Jobe Peter Kitt Toren Knepper Tommy Marsh Joe Miller Luke Nelligan Gray Perkins Reed Schneider Aiden Shipman Trey Stott Archer VanSickle Gavin Crowley

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Michael Beuhler Ms. Christina Lynne Miller & Mr. and Mrs. John Armistead Tyler Browning II Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Jacoby Ms. Misti Collins Jobe Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stuart Kitt Mr. and Mrs. Bradley M. Knepper Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fielding Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Lamar Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey James Nelligan Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Daniel Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Morey Owen Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Russ Shipman Mr. and Mrs. Todd David Stott Mr. Archer VanSickle & Dr. Tamitha VanSickle Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Crowley

One of two sets of twins in the 2023 class – Faith and Lauren Good Photos by Scottie Iverson

Young Men of Distinction Asher VanSickle and Trey Stott

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Who is Dean Singleton?

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

William Dean Singleton, or Dean Singleton, as he was long been known, began his career in the newspaper business as a part-time reporter when he was 15 years old. He bought his first newspaper in 1972, when he was 21. In 1983, he and Richard Scudder teamed up to create MediaNews Group, Inc. “to purchase and manage newspaper companies throughout the United States.”

MediaNews kept acquiring newspapers and eventually grew to 142 separate publications, 48 daily newspapers and 94 non-dailies in 13 different states. The company was based in Denver and Singleton was chairman of the board of the Denver Post, Media News Group’s “flagship and largest newspaper,” which he owned from 1987 to 2013. Singleton served on the board of the Newspaper Association of North America from 1993 to 2004, including a stint as its chair.

In 2010, Alden Global Capital, a large hedge fund, acquired a significant interest in the company. Singleton was allowed to stay on but in a less powerful role. That ended in 2018 when he, two other senior editors, and the editorial page editor of The Denver Post all resigned

William Dean Singleton

over the influence they saw that Alden Global Capital had over The Post’s editorial policies.

Singleton has remained active in Denver and Colorado charities, including the Helen G. Bonfils Foundation, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Winter Park Recreational Association Board, the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, and the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

He is a former member of the board of trustees for University of Denver and was named to the Colorado Business Hall of Fame in 2001. Just last year, DU honored Singleton with the 2021 Journalism in the Public Interest Award for, “his extensive contributions to journalism and public life, along with his dedication to the industry from a young age.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

The Superpower of hope

One of the most difficult emotions we deal with is grief. When we are shocked with a devastating loss, it has been described as a punch in the gut, rendering us breathless. The fragile nature of life can be unimaginable. We ask questions that cannot be answered. The awkwardness of stunning disbelief suspends time and space which feels like a bad dream.

What we are trying to do is make sense of it all. I think of the people in Florida who survived Hurricane Ian, while their homes and their belongings did not. Loss of the rhythm of one’s life, loss of predictability and loss of security can create a loss of an identity of a life woven together by years of work, building, and gathering. Disruptions of life such as a massive storm that destroys homes and entire communities can disorient anyone.

What do we do. We do not have set rituals or steps to channel this grief and loss. We do not have the guideposts to go through the steps of grief as life

becomes unbearably different and the future looks less certain. What gets us through this rocky time is summoning superpowers we did not even know we have. What our superpower is at this moment is meaning, purpose, serving others and nurturing our relationships. Life goes on with less predictability and less clarity, but our relationships get stronger as we lean on one another.

We get through loss one day at a time. A new reality and rhythm eventually takes root as we heal with the passing of time.

When so many are dealing with great loss at the same time, there is a concept identified as communal grief and loss. Because there is so much devastation among so many at the same time, mental health experts advise that we must take a moment to acknowledge our own pain. We need to not let our feelings go underground, but rather, become vulnerable and name the feelings we are experiencing. Psychologists around the country, find when there

is communal grief, some experience such a pile-up of losses that it is hard to identify and articulate all that is missing. Not only are they feeling their own loss and grief, but it escalates when one identifies with the loss and grief of others.

Another superpower to get through these troubled times, is to be intentional about each positive step forward, to know that as much as our life has changed, some things never change, like the sun coming up each morning, seasons changing, and the earth staying on its axis.

If we know how grief works, it gives us direction and permission to slow down, take care of ourselves, embrace a good cry (maybe daily), find what gives us joy, be with those that are supportive and kind, and recalibrate our new normal.

Grief is undeniably brutal. It slows us down and sharpens our focus on what matters. On the other side of sadness, there is a superpower of hope, strength, and resilience we did not even know that we had. joneen@myrelationship center.org

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Gov. Polis and challenger Heidi Ganahl hold first debate in Pueblo

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

The first debate between incumbent Gov. Jared Polis and his challenger, CU Regent Heidi Ganahl, saw Polis largely pointing to what he saw as his accomplishments during his first term and Ganahl pointing to what she largely saw as his failings.

The debate was sponsored by the Greater Pueblo Chamber and held on the campus of CSU Pueblo on September 28. When the audience failed to follow the moderator’s admonition to remain silent, they were more often cheering for Ganahl.

Polis talked about his “track record for getting things done,” touting having kept his promise to deliver free full-day kindergarten and pre-school to all public-school children in Colorado, which he said is saving kindergarten parents $400-$500 per month and will start saving pre-school parents $5,000 per year when it goes into effect next year.

He also pointed to having reduced the cost of health insurance by 20% for those Coloradans who don’t get it through their jobs and are not covered by Medicaid or Medicare.

According to the governor, “Colorado has one of the strongest economies in the U.S.,” where there are “more jobs than there were before the pandemic, a record budget surplus, record reserves, record economic growth, and record property tax cuts.”

Ganahl said she wanted to be, “your very first mom in the Governor’s Mansion,” describing herself as, “an entrepreneur and a survivor, a problem solver, not a politician, who wants to fix Colorado.”

She said that under Polis’ leadership, “The people of Colorado face horrible problems with crime, inflation, and drugs.” She pointed to the deaths associated with the fentanyl epidemic and the 2019 law that made possession of fentanyl a lesser crime. (In 2022, the general assembly changed that law and increased penalties for possession of fentanyl.) She also pointed to the huge increase in car thefts in our state and the inflation rate, which The Denver Post reported as “rising at an 8.2% annual rate in metro Denver in July, below the U.S. rate of 8.5%.” She said Polis “grew the government by 25%,” and “killed our energy industry to drive up the cost of gas and heating our homes.”

Asked by the moderator to describe the job of governor, Polis said, “Leadership is about getting things done.” Pointing to Ganahl’s stated plan to eliminate the state income tax and cut the state gas tax in half without replacing either one, Polis said those things would “cut funding for the Colorado State

The candidates shake hands at the end of the debate.

Ganahl confirmed that she planned to “take Colorado to zero income tax,” and not raise other taxes. She explained that she would accomplish it by: 1)“Moving fees to taxes;” 2)“Ask Colorado voters to make TABOR refunds income tax reductions and make them permanent;” 3)“Shrink the size of government by 10% a year by doing a hiring freeze and addressing vacancy funds;” 4)“Doing an audit, my first weeks, to find fraud and waste;” 5)“Cut slush funds and remove special interest tax exemptions.”

Patrol by 50%” and “defund our corrections system and let prisoners out on the street.”. According to the Annual Financial Report of the State of Colorado for FY 2021, the state income tax generated $8.3 billion in FY 2021 and the gas tax brought in $594 million.

Polis noted, “We delivered over $150 million to fund public safety, working with Republicans and Democrats in the legislature,” which meant “money for local law enforcement across the state of Colorado.”

Pointing to his government’s handling of the Covid-19 health pandemic, Polis pointed out that, “Colorado had the 9th lowest death rate and one of the shortest economic shutdowns in the entire nation,” adding, “We didn’t miss a single youth sports season or a single state fair.”

He criticized Ganahl for refusing to speak out against “buying up the water rights from San Luis Valley and selling them to Douglas County,” which he said would “destroy the (agriculture) economy of the San Luis Valley,” adding that

“even Congresswoman (Lauren) Boebert” agreed that it was wrong.

In his next term, Polis said, “We need to do more to break down barriers for success in higher education,” and, “We will use American Rescue Act funds (to get) affordable homes near where people work.” He also pledged to make Colorado one of the top ten safest states in the U.S. Currently, U.S. News and World Report rates Colorado 39th overall among the 50 states for safety Ganahl said, “I’ve spent the past six years as a (CU) regent traveling statewide and talking to voters all over Colorado and feeling their pain… Small business owners are feeling crushed and suffocated by taxes, fees, and regulation. Our kids are in crisis. They have one of the highest suicide rates and drug addiction rates in the country. He (Polis) kept schools shut down. He kept sports for kids shut down. He kept churches shut down and he kept pot shops open during Covid.

That’s one of the reasons our kids are in a mental health crisis…I’m a mom. I am first and foremost

going to be a mom and listen to the children of Colorado and heal them and get them back on track; Sixty percent of our kids in Colorado cannot read, write or do math at grade level…Ninety-five percent of African-American and Hispanic kids in the City and County of Denver cannot read at grade level.”

She also said that, during Covid, “Colorado Public Radio exposed an under-the-table deal you did” (that) gave a $90 million contract for bad testing kits to a 25-year-old friend of a donor, that resulted “in the highest nursing home death rate in the country in the fall of 2020.”

Polis noted the importance of the state’s agricultural industry. Regarding water in our state, he said, “As an upper basin state, Colorado is in a stronger legal position and a stronger water position” (than) Arizona, Nevada, and California…

Water is not a partisan issue…We need to protect Colorado’s water and build out the infrastructure we need, including storage (for) Colorado’s future.” Polis pledged to “bring Colorado together to make sure that we are able to have a strong future for our rural economies, our suburban economies, and our cities.”

Ganahl addressed the issue by sharing that, “Water has been a problem since 1876 in Colorado…

I won’t defer to (Washington) D.C. bureaucrats like Polis did…

We’ll keep water decisions here in Colorado… We’ll fight to protect what’s ours in Colorado. We’ll neutralize any negotiations on the Colorado River Compact. We only stand to lose in that.” She talked about the importance of the state’s farmers and ranchers, who, she said, Gov. Polis “ignores and disrespects.”

When the discussion turned to the economy, Ganahl confirmed that she planned to “take Colorado to zero income tax,” and not raise other taxes. She explained that she would accomplish it by: 1. “Moving fees to taxes;” 2. “Ask Colorado voters to make TABOR refunds income tax reductions and make them permanent;” 3. “Shrink the size of government by 10% a year by doing a hiring freeze and addressing vacancy funds;” 4. “Doing an audit, my first weeks, to find fraud and waste;” 5. “Cut slush funds and remove special interest tax exemptions.”

Polis said that Ganahl’s plan to cut the gas tax in half, “Relies on more fees, not less,” and that, “All of I-25 would be a toll road under (her) plan,” which is “wrong for Colorado,” because it would, “make our roads and our communities less safe, rather than more safe,” and “would defund (the

Department of) Corrections and prisons.”

He also pointed out that, “The gas tax is the dedicated funding for the State Patrol and that’s very important because that way, the State Patrol doesn’t need to fight for money with all the other priorities like schools. Her gas tax plan would halve the funding for the State Patrol.”

As a governor faced with global inflation, he said he challenged the state legislature to “find 50 ways to save people money.” Examples that were accomplished included reducing the cost of a state parks pass from $84 to $29 and permanently removing the state sales tax from diapers, in addition to free pre-school and kindergarten and saving people money on health care, along with delivering $750 per person TABOR refunds “nine months ahead of schedule” to all Colorado taxpayers.

Ganahl promised to, “Put more money back into the people of Colorado’s pockets and address this economy and make sure inflation is addressed under my governorship.” She continued, “I want every child to be able to go to kindergarten and preschool, but the government hasn’t done such a hot job on K-12 when 60% of our kids cannot read, write, or do math at grade level. There’s a lot of nonsense being taught in our schools,” adding, “So I’d rather look to private industry, to charities, communities, and churches…”

Polis pointed to $700 million in property tax cuts for 2023 and 2024 as being an important benefit for Coloradans.

The discussion on energy took a turn when Ganahl, speaking about the high cost of electric vehicles, said, “Don’t expect a single mom of three to buy a Tesla or rely solely on public transportation,” and Polis responded with, “I thought you drive a Tesla, don’t you? I drive a car with an internal combustion engine.” Ganahl did not deny driving a Tesla, but noted that her family also had other older vehicles that she used for driving her kids and her dogs around.

When Ganahl accused Polis of shutting down coal plants in favor of more renewable energy sources, the governor responded with, “Coal is the costliest form of energy on the grid right now, so we have to ask ourselves, how much more should we force customers to pay just to keep coal alive for a few more years? I want to save you money on your electricity.”

The debate ended with Polis asking to be re-elected based on his accomplishments and delivering on his promises, and Ganahl promising to “Unleash Colorado’s economy…by taking us to zero income tax, cutting red tape to make housing more affordable, producing energy again, and cutting the outof-control state budget.” She also pledged that she is “all in on school choice and will make sure that (school) funding follows families.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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From left to right, Don Childears, CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association, Debbie Brown, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, Dave Davia, CEO and EVP of the Rocky Mountain Contractors Mechanical Association and Kathie Barstnar, executive director of NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Photos by Freda Miklin

With Gov. Polis, Simone Ross, operations strategist, and Rick Sapkin, board member and former chair of Colorado Concern and founder of Edgemark Development

Singleton grills Polis and Ganahl Continued from page 2

can afford to buy close to where the jobs are and along transit corridors.” He also talked about finding a way to keeping property taxes low in the context of the 2020 repeal of the Gallagher Amendment.

Next, the moderator told Gov. Polis that oil and gas leaders were unhappy with the state of regulations for their industry.

Polis pointed to having achieved regulatory stability, as well as including local communities in decisions, and putting health and safety first. He conceded that the state could do a better job by having the required resources for the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission to carry out its duties expeditiously. Singleton noted that oil and gas production has declined and wanted to know why Polis thought industry executives would choose to invest additional capital in a difficult regulatory environment? The Governor blamed the prior decline in production to low prices, noting that production increased during the past year when prices rose.

Regarding plans to address climate change, Polis said that Colorado can benefit from the clean energy economy as Xcel Energy moves to “80% low cost solar and wind (energy) by 2030.” Focusing on the remaining 20% of energy needs, he said, “As chair of the bipartisan Western Governors Association, I established my initiative as ‘Heat Beneath Our Feet,’ (a program) to tap into our geothermal resources for that base load,” as part of the combination of hydro, nuclear and other sources of energy that comprise the 20%.

Singleton moved to the issue of adequate water to support current and future growth. Polis explained that, he, like any governor, would fight to maximize the benefit for Coloradans, but, he said, “The complex, legal world around water” could not be ignored. He pointed to the crucial role of water in the agriculture industry and the role of water in shaping housing policy, emphasizing that, “We cannot pit one area of Colorado against another,” where water is concerned.

Rather, it is important that the water industry works together with business, developers, and environmentalists to consider all needs, including agriculture, in developing the best policy within the legal framework, concluding, “We have to tie our water security policy with our land use policy.”

Singleton pointed to the increase in crime, including auto theft and drug use. He said that mayors and chiefs of police in Colorado see, “legislation passed by a Democratic legislature and signed by you (as being) one of the driving forces that’s driven this crime wave.”

Polis responded, “I think the state has already started to move toward better support for law enforcement, stronger sentencing on fentanyl… to establish

much tougher criminal penalties around fentanyl,” adding, “We were one of the first states in the country to add new criminal penalties around pill presses (that) were being used to put fentanyl into other products to unknowingly poison Coloradans.” He said that, in addition to prosecutorial tools, “It’s also about resources,” comparing it to Ganahl’s tax plan, which Polis said would “gut law enforcement and (the Department

State Sen. Rhonda Fields

of) Corrections, of money.” He compared Ganahl’s plan to his, in which, he said, “We did about

$160 million bipartisan package (with) supports for grants for local law enforcement,” and that it also supports behavioral health specialists to “prevent crime before it occurs,” along with diversion programs for youth.

On a question about transportation, Polis pointed to the “state bipartisan transportation funding bill of $5 billion over ten years,” passed by the legislature, as allocating “70% to roads and bridges” and 30% to “bike lanes, transit and other things.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers,

What are the differences between a Living Will, CPR Directives and DNR Orders?

In Colorado, a Living Will is known as an “Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment”. It is a document regarding your directives as to how you wish to be treated in the event you have a terminal condition which is not curable or reversible, or you are in a persistent vegetative state (i.e. “brain dead”) and you have become incapable of speaking for yourself. A Living Will is a nickname, in that it is signed with the same formalities as your separate Will, meaning that it is signed in front of two witnesses who do not inherit from you, and a Notary.

A Living Will covers two end-of-life situations. The first is a terminal condition which means an incurable or irreversible condition for which the use of life-sustaining procedures will serve only to postpone the time of death. The second is a persistent vegetative state. Colorado law recognizes that the determination of whether a person is in such a state should be made by medical professionals, as a result of which the term is not defined in the law, except to say that determination is based upon prevailing medical standards.

In either of these two end-oflife situations, a Colorado Living Will allows the individual to select one of three choices. The first is to forego life-sustaining treatment. The second is to accept life-sustaining treatment, but only for a limited time.

The third choice is to continue life-sustaining treatment for so long as medically feasible.

The law also permits a person to express individual medical instructions and to list others with whom the person’s doctor may

discuss the person’s medical situation in light of the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

These instructions are also often included in a medical durable power of attorney.

Medical Advance Directives are legal documents to advise medical treatment providers and others of your desires concerning medical treatment in the event you are no longer able to speak for yourself. The term “Medical Advance Directive” typically refers to a Living Will, but the term may also include medical durable powers of attorney, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) directives, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) and other directives regarding your care and disposition in the event you have a terminal medical condition, and at or after your passing.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Directives and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders are directives, signed by a doctor, that direct that in the event your heart stops or you stop

breathing, you do not wish to have CPR or other methods of restarting your heart and breathing. These directives must be issued by a doctor. As such, you will need to speak with your physician to obtain such a directive. Unless you have a signed CPR or DNR Directive or a Living Will stating that you do not want CPR, the law in Colorado and the standards of medical practice will require medical professionals to make all reasonable efforts to restart your heart in the event it stops.

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documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).

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2016, this adjuvanted vaccine All of these vaccines contains an added ingredient are covered 100 percent by called adjuvant MF59 that Medicare Part B as long as your also helps create a stronger doctor, health clinic or pharmacy immune response. In a 2013 agrees not to charge you more observational study, Fluad than Medicare pays. was found 51 percent more effective in preventing flurelated hospitalizations for older Pneumonia Vaccines patients than a standard flu shot.

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recommends to seniors, especially this time of year, are the pneumococcal vaccines for pneumonia. Around 1.5 million Americans visit medical emergency departments each year because of pneumonia, and about 50,000 people die from it.

The CDC recently updated their recommendations for the pneumococcal vaccine and now recommend that everyone 65 and older who has not previously received any pneumococcal vaccine should get either PCV20 (Prevnar 20) or PCV15 (Vaxneuvance). If PCV15 is used, this should be followed by a dose of PPSV23 (Pneumovax23) at least one year later.

Or, if you’ve previously received a PPSV23 shot, you should get one dose of PCV15 or PCV20 at least one year later.

Medicare Part B also covers two different pneumococcal shots – the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it’s given at least one year after the first shot.

COVID Booster

If you haven’t already done so, you should also get a COVID-19 booster shot this fall.

Both Moderna and Pfizer have developed new bivalent booster vaccines that adds an Omicron BA 4/5 component to the old formula, which provides better protection.

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Sports

Today, ‘Braves’ is the target; could our ‘Broncos’ be next?

The woke forces that ultimately pressured the Washington Redskins into becoming the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Indians to change to the Cleveland Guardians, are at it again.

The target this time is the Atlanta Braves.

When asked about the “controversy” surrounding the World Series champions’ name during last week’s team visit to the White House “ binder-bound Karine Jean-Pierre, successor to Circle-Back Psaki as Biden Administration spokesperson, responded: “We believe that it’s important to have this conversation.”

This shouldn’t be as big a deal as those first two campaigns, which actually went on for decades before gaining momentum and finally culminating in Washington becoming the Commanders in 2020 and Cleveland following with the Guardians this year.

The Braves, after all, have changed their name three times already in their history. Beginning as the Boston Red Stockings in 1871, they adopted the name Braves in 1912, became the Milwaukee Braves in 1952, then switched to the Atlanta Braves in 1966.

So, what’s one more change?

Here are some possibilities: Before the Braves moved to Atlanta, the minor league team there was the Atlanta Crackers. It wouldn’t be the first time a Major League team appropriated the name of its Minor League predecessor, though this obviously has its own societal connotation that could quickly be at issue in today’s culture.

Another option might be to move the team 85 miles south to Macon and call them the Whoopee instead of the Braves. The Central Hockey League team that was called the Macon Whoopee went bankrupt in 2001, so the name is available.

Or, the much-traveled franchise could stay put and become the Atlanta Choppers. That way fans could continue their tomahawking motion when urging the team to rally or celebrating one.

Before abandoning “Braves” as the team name, though, it would be a good idea to look at what that word means, and decide if it’s really insensitive and derogatory.

Merriam-Webster defines the noun “brave” as “one with mental or moral strength to face danger, fear or difficulty: one who is brave.” Doesn’t sound disrespectful to me.

“The Native American community in that region is wholly supportive of the Braves program, including the chop,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has said. “For me, that’s kind of the end of the story.”

Whether or not Manfred is right, the obvious follow-up reaction has to be, “Who’s next?”

There’s only one remaining Native American possibility in the NFL: the Kansas City Chiefs. But ”chief” conveys even more positive image than “brave.” And in the National Basketball Association, only “warrior” fits the bill.

But Golden State seems safe; “warrior” ranks up there with “chief” and “brave.”

Beyond Atlanta, Major League Baseball has been

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cleansed; in the National Hockey League, the only possible Native American affront is the Chicago Blackhawks. Black Hawk was chief of the Sauk tribe that sided with the British in the War of 1812. Black Hawk is also the namesake for the U.S. Army’s Black Hawk helicopter and for a World War I infantry division. Chicago’s hockey team issued a statement last year that it would not consider a name change.

The Sauk notwithstanding, there is precedent for making tribal names a part of this movement. The North Dakota Fighting Sioux are now the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, while the Florida State Seminoles remain—with the agreement of the leaders of the Seminole nation.

The Stanford Indians became the Stanford Cardinal a long time ago; the Eastern Michigan Hurons turned into the EM Eagles a decade later; Miami of Ohio switched from Redskins to RedHawks in 1997; and St. John’s went from Redmen to Red Storm in 2009. (There are others, of course, beyond the big-school category.)

Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe have a collegial relationship; hence the CMU Chippewas aren’t threatened at this time. And the Utah Utes have the blessing of the Ute tribe. Meanwhile, the San Diego State Aztecs seem safe since the Aztec Empire ended approximately 400 years ago.

When this madness finally ends, the fight will not necessarily be over.

There are roughly a dozen animal mascots in the NFL— including Broncos, who might be next—and a handful more between the NBA, NHL and MLB. At the major college level, Great Danes, Terriers, Camels, Chanticleers, Stags, Gators, Antelopes, Leopards, Gamecocks, Greyhounds, Terrapins, Gophers, Jackrabbits, Bison, Anteaters, Kangaroos, Catamounts and Penguins are only a fraction of all the species that could be challenged.

Right here in Colorado, in fact, we have Buffaloes and Rams.

PETA, no doubt, is lurking, just waiting its turn.

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These treats are staples of Halloween celebrations Kids can’t celebrate Halloween without asking neighbors “Trick or treat?”

Pranks might be part and parcel of Halloween, but treats are what many goblins and ghouls anticipate the most come October 31.

Youngsters are not the only ones who look forward to the sweets that are synonymous with Halloween. Adults also indulge their sweet tooths on Halloween. The following are some treats that simply must be part of all the fiendish festivities this Halloween.

• Candy: The National Confectioners Association estimated that, in 2018, Halloween would generate $9 billion in candy sales.

In fact, the NCA notes that Halloween, despite being just a single day, accounts for about 8 percent of annual confectionary sales.

To say that trick-or-treaters and other Halloween celebrants would be disappointed if candy was not part of Halloween celebrations would be an understatement.

• Chocolate: Chocolate often finds its way into candy bars, but chocolate also can stand on its own, especially on Halloween.

In its U.S. Food Market Outlook 2018 report, the market research firm Packaged Facts found that the Halloween season is the fourth most lucrative season of the year for chocolate sales. Celebrants who

don’t have any chocolate to offer this Halloween may find themselves on the receiving end of a few tricks.

• Candied apples: Each Halloween, candied apples reappear. Though rarely seen throughout the rest of the year, candied apples are perhaps an ideal treat for Halloween, which occurs right in the heart of apple-picking season.

• Pumpkin seeds: Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a beloved Halloween tradition in many households.

If yours is a home where pumpkin seeds are typically discarded, this year you can consider making better use of them by eating them. Pumpkin seeds are great sources of fiber, and the World Health Organization notes that they have long been a great source of zinc. Roasted pumpkin seeds make for a great and nutritious snack when turning ordinary pumpkins into scary jack-o’-lanterns.

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COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF JOEY HALLAM, JOANNA HALLAM and JOEL HALLAM, Children, And concerning SHAWNA LOPEZ aka SHAWNA HALLAM aka SHAWNA LINE, TIMOTHY LINE and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of

Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889

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:

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING JOHN DOE

•www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ beth.dumler •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 code 926 041 808 #.

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 will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Case No:22JV30091 Division:23 To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial regarding JOHN DOE is set for October 14, 2022 at the hour of 11:45 a.m., in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual

SPECIAL DISTRICTS NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGETS PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 PROSPER WATER & SANITATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER PARK & RECREATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROSPER DISTRICTS”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Prosper Districts for the ensuing year of 2023. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budgets of the Prosper Districts. Copies of the proposed 2023 budgets and 2022 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the Prosper Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budgets and 2022 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Teams video/teleconference. Any interested elector within the Prosper Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budgets or the 2022 amended budgets, inspect the 2023 budgets and the 2022 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meetings in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Teams Videoconference, e-mail sandy.brandenburger@ claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: a. Phone Conference ID: 158 501 515# PROSPER DISTRICTS /s/Denise Denslow Prosper Districts Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 6, 2022 Legal # 10855 ___________________________

/s/ Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: October 6, 2022 Legal # 10853 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: BABY BOY SPRINGER, Child, and concerning CHELSEA SPRINGER and BRENDAN SPRINGER, Respondents.

Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 22JV346 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENTS CHELSEA SPRINGER AND BRENDAN SPRINGER

To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Chelsea Springer and Brendan Springer is set for October 24, 2022, at the hour of 4:00 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 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 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.

Due to COVID 19, 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/ don.toussaint • 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: 927 831 127 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed). .

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

Date 09/29/2022 Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner Published in The Villager Published: October 6, 2022 Legal # 10854 ___________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120

Case No.: 2022 C 100456 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Khiala is requested to be changed to Khiala Abidi.

2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to made within 21 days of the date of this order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name.

Date: July 19, 2022 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10856 ___________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 C 100458 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD) 1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Salima is requested to be changed to Salima Abidi.

2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to made within 21 days of the date of this order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name.

Date: July 19, 2022 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10857 ___________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 C 100462 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD) 1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Mastoora is requested to be changed to Mastoora Abidi.

2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to made within 21 days of the date of this

This week’s car review features the new Honda Passport Trail Sport that can be enjoyed as an off-road vehicle with 8.1 inches of road clearance. This is a powerful all-wheel drive model with a V6-3.5L engine producing 280 horsepower. Average allaround 21 mph. in fuel consumption with a 9-speed versatile transmission.

While useful for off-road driving, especially in Colorado mountains, this vehicle can interest outdoor enthusiasts. With rugged tires, a roof rack, and large cargo space, the Passport is

ready to head to the mountains.

However, it drives wonderfully well on the freeways with precise steering and V6 energy, and comfortable leather seats.

This is an SUV for normal service along with being equipped for mountain adventures.

The price of $44,650 is comparable to other brands fully

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10858 ___________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 C 100464 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD) 1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Azizullah is requested to be changed to Azizullah Abidi.

2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to made within 21 days of the date of this order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name.

Date: July 19, 2022 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10859 ___________________________ COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 C 100460 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD) 1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Bakhtullah is requested to be changed to Bakhtullah Abidi.

2. Pursuant to statute, public notice of this change of name shall be published three times in a legal newspaper published in this county. This publication is to made within 21 days of the date of this order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name.

Date: July 19, 2022 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10860 ___________________________

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Honda’s Passport Trail Sport model excels

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name.

Date: July 19, 2022

equipped with the latest electronic and safety features. The cameras offers a view for rear traffic and overall safety. The Passport has earned an overall five-star safety rating from the Highway Safety Rating Commission.

The Passport has final assembly in Lincoln, Alabama and the parent Honda company is number four in sales in America in 2022.

Honda has led American sales for the past five years with Civic and Accord among millennial and Gen Z buyers. The newly redesigned Ridgeline trucks are popular among young male buyers.

The Passport has made a solid contribution to Honda SUV sales as seven of the top 10 trade-ins for Passports are Honda vehicles, according to Honda statistics.

The 2022 Passport has a feeling of strength and safety in motion. The V6 engine can tow 5000 pounds and carry five passengers. No worries about the weather with all-season tires and all-wheel drive.

Powerful, and fast, the Passport can reach 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.

It won’t have any trouble climbing a mountain or the radar cruise control keeping a steady pace in today’s fast-moving traffic.

Nice SUV; good company.

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ARAPAHOE COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITIZEN REDISTRICTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Arapahoe County will re-draw boundaries for county commissioner districts in 2023. The County is seeking interested residents to serve on a Citizen Redistricting Advisory Committee to help draw proposed new district maps for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Visit arapahoegov. com/getinvolved DENVER BALLET GUILD YOUNG DANCERS COMETITION NOW-JAN. 16 the registration is open. To register: follow YDC 2023 Registration.

Additional Info: YDC 2023 Variation List and YDC 2023 Music. Questions ydc@denver ballet guild.org MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS LIVE PERFORMANCE AT MARJORIE PARK OCT. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble. Tickets: MOAONLINE.ORG Food truck available. 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Cir., Greenwood Village.

17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OCT. 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 17 Mile House Farm Park, 8181 S. Parker Rd., Centennial. Learn about the property’s daily history (18801950). Visit the milking parlor, milk house, and butter corn display.

Make and taste your own butter!

A free event, but registration is required. Visit arapahoegov. com/17milehouse.

WALK & ROLL TO SUPPORT SPINA BIFIDA COMMUNITY OCT. 8, registration begins at 8 a.m., kick-off at 10 a.m. at Red Tail Park, Aurora. One Mile walk. Form a team or sign up as an individual.

Spina Bifida; a neural tube birth defect that happens in the first month of pregnancy when the spinal column doesn’t for properly, leaving nerves exposed and resulting in damage to the spinal cord. This is a 501c3 association.

Sign up at www.spinabilidaco.org

Info: 303-542-7279 or visit arapahoelibraries.org.

EVENING SHOPPING FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF NURSING OCT. 26. Evening shopping at the WISH Boutique on S. Gaylord St to raise money for the 2023 Scholarship Fund. 15% of purchases between 6 and 8 p.m. will be donated to FON Scholarship Fund.

WISH is located at 1099 S. Gaylord.

Funds will be used for nurse scholars attending Colorado’s 9 Schools of Nursing.

1ST ANNUAL UPSTANDER 5K RUN/WALK OCT. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at deKoevend Park, Centennial.

Benefiting Bullying Recovery Resource Center. BRRC defends bullied children and helps rebuild lives through education and advocacy to defend children.

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Register: https:/runsignup.com/ DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT Race/CO/Littleton/BRRCUpstande5K OCT. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Police Dept. Police Dept. & Drug Enforcement Admin. will take SOUTH METRO DENVER expired, unused, and unwanted CHAMBER HALLOWEEN prescription drugs. 2460 E. Quincy BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Ave. Service is free & anonymous.

OCT. 11, 5-7 p.m. Prizes for best costume. At Shift eclectic cowering space. Locally crafted hors JUNIOR LEAGUE HOLIDAY MART d’oeuvres, assorted wines, and a seasonal spooky mocktail. Register NOV. 4-6. Gates Field House on the Univ. of Denver campus. at BestChamber.com The league’s newest cookbook, “Centennial Celebrations” will be on DENVER BALLET GUILD sale. Hours: Friday, 1-8 p.m.; Sat., MASQUERADE at the 9-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

MANSION Tickets $10 in advance at JLD.org or OCT. 13, 5:30. The Buell Mansion, at the door. VIP PRIVATE SHOPPING 2700 E. Hampden Ave. Tickets: EVENT: Friday, Nov. 4 11 a.m. - 1 Denverballetguild.org. 8:30 dance p.m. Tickets, $40 - includes parking, performance by Lemon Sponge coffee & nibbles.

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ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES LIVE IN CONCERT: A NIGHT OF JAZZ OCT. 14, 6-8 p.m. Daniel Bennett, a jazz saxophonist from New York City, to be joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo and bassist Kevin Hailey, Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial.

Reservation: Call 303-542-7279 or visit arapahoelibraries.org WESTERN FANTASY SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 15 The 29th Annual event will be chaired by Pat Robinson and will feature country star Justin Moore!

Table sponsorships available before June 30. Visit Western.com or contact Michael James mjames@ voacolorado.org or 303-297-0408.

JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 70TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENER OCT. 16, 3 p.m. at Colorado HOCUS POCUS FESTIVAL AT School of Mines Green Center.

MauriceCohn, candidate conductor, CURTIS PARK conducts Bartok. Tickets: OCT. 8, 1-3 p.m. Hocus Pocus jeffsymphony.org Festival sponsored by Arapahoe Libraries at Curtis Park, 2323 E. CENTRAL CITY OPERA Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village.

GUILD L’ESPRIT de NOEL Food trucks, crafts, inflatable HOME TOUR cornmazwe, movie characters and NOV. 18-19. Five elegant diverse more. Best for ages 9 years and homes in Glenmoor Country Club older but all ages are welcome neighborhood and decorated for & costumes encouraged. Event parking at Aspen Academy or across the holidays. NOV. 19, Holiday boutique/lunch option. Tickets: the street from the Curtis Center.

Lawn chairs or blankets suggested. www.lesprithometor.com

HERITAGE EAGLE BEND ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR NOV. 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission. 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy.

(South of Arapahoe Rd.) PROJECT OUR TOWN WEEKEND OF ACTION NOV. 10-13. Weekend of community service projects benefitting those in need & supporting important causes and organizations. Benefiting 50+local nonprofit agencies. Volunteer registration opens Oct. 17. More info: projector town.org/sponsors or QR code in Sept. 8 Villager, page 20.

RUE DE NOEL A PARIS STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET NOV. 11 & 12. Indoors - Douglas County Events Center. 10 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Free Admission. Visit aparisstreetmarket.com or call 303877-9457.

WHAT’S NEW? Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Aurora is now CELEBRATION CHEVROLET under the leadership of Kent Bozarth.

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NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW JAN. 7-22, 2023. The 117th NWSS will host 29 rodeo performances and a full schedule of horse shows.

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Cherry Creek Schools. Close to the Highline Canal, walking/ biking paths. Within a mile of Kent Denver and two miles from Cherry Hills Elementary. Easy access to all parts of the city.

Tenant(s) are required to have renter’s insurance prior to move in. *Tenant(s) will have no use of the pool, or the hot tub* All Measurements are approximate.

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