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Diana DeGette announces $24 million in funding for housing projects

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Abby Derbyshire, Certified Personal Trainer at Club Greenwood

How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Impact Heart Health Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally but there are a number of ways to keep your heart healthy and prevent the onset of these conditions. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, maintenance of a healthy weight, stress management and quality sleep are all steps to take toward a lifestyle that will benefit your health.

Our hearts are a muscle, so just like any other muscle, they need to be worked to remain healthy and well-functioning.

It’s recommended to aim for a minimum of 150 minutes per week of activity. Yes, walking counts! If you feel short on time, try adding 10 minutes a few times throughout your day to take a break and move around.

Food is medicine. With the basics of a healthy diet, you can significantly improve your health.

Incorporating enough fiber from vegetables, fruit, and whole grains, can help lower cholesterol and control blood sugar.

Adding foods rich in omega-3’s, like flaxseed, walnuts and salmon, can help protect your heart and your brain.

It’s easy to say “reduce stress”, but realistically stress is always a factor.

Finding positive outlets to de-stress such as being outdoors, doing yoga, listening to a meditation or having tea with a friend, can help manage the pressure we put on our nervous system.

If you’re someone who enjoys drinking after work or on weekends, consider trying a new “mocktail.”

Lots of restaurants are catering to the sobercurious crowd. The reduction of alcohol can significantly improve your overall health, especially when it comes to weight management and reducing the risk for chronic disease.

Lastly, sleep is the secret ingredient to all aspects health and recovery. The benefits of a restful night of sleep go beyond the absence of being tired. Create a sleep routine that works for you and helps you get seven to eight solid hours of rest. Evidence shows that people who maintain this can slow the aging of their heart and improve circulation to keep you looking younger!

A change in lifestyle and nutrition can help prevent and reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease and other chronic disease states. A majority of our culture is so consumed with weight loss for aesthetic reasons that we often leave behind the importance of what it can do for our health. Working with a nutrition and fitness professional can increase sustainability and progress toward your goals. Come check out our team at Club Greenwood; we’re excited to help you on your journey!

About the Author Abby Derbyshire has achieved a MS in Nutrition and Dietetics and is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, specializing in strength training and nutrition to fuel your adventures.

She is passionate about helping people develop healthier relationships with themselves and achieving health.

Denver U.S. Rep Diana DeGette, now in her 27th year in Congress, recently announced that 14 housing-related projects she submitted, totaling $24,247,426, were approved by the House Appropriations Committee, and will be funded as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, signed by President Biden on December 29, 2022.

Those projects are: ◇ $4,000,000 for Warren Village to build 74 apartments for low-income, single-parent families. ◇ $4,000,000 for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to help fund the purchase of the Clarion Hotel at 200 West Warner Place and convert it into housing for homeless people. ◇ $4,000,000 for Regional Transportation District (RTD) to replace existing rail, switches, highblocks, concrete flatwork, and similar items associated with the rail alignment along the Central Corridor. ◇ $2,200,000 for Denver Health and Hospital Authority to make essential oral health and imaging services available in some of Denver’s most underserved communities. ◇ $2,000,000 for Servicios de La Raza to create a community center to provide low-income residents in Barnum workforce development training, certifications, financial literacy, and a variety of wraparound services. ◇ $2,000,000 for the City and County of Denver’s Office of Climate Action Sustainability and Resilience to electrify space and water heaters in 100 affordable housing units in

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette has served as a Member of Congress representing Denver since January 3, 1997.

Denver. ◇ $1,200,000 for Food Bank of the Rockies to buy coolers and freezers for fresh produce, meat, and dairy products. ◇ $1,000,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver to help fund the construction of six new single-family homes in Villa Park. ◇ $1,000,000 for Tennyson Center for Children to complete construction of the center’s new youth mental-health treatment center in North Denver. ◇ $750,000 for We Don’t Waste for additional space to expand their food-recovery efforts that benefit low-income families. ◇ $750,000 for the City and County of Denver to help construct a new 10,000-squarefoot center for Denver’s youth at the Central Library to provide access to technology and various support programs. ◇ $750,000 for the City and County of Denver to help fund the revitalization of the

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At a town hall meeting on January 18, DeGette also pointed to other projects aimed at helping those experiencing homelessness for which she previously secured federal funding and are already underway.

Those include $2 million to purchase and convert the Stay Inn Hotel and $3 million for Urban Peak to build a new shelter for homeless youth.

During the town hall, DeGette also shared that the Congress had approved funding for the Advanced Research Agency for Health to work on cures for cancer, diabetes, and other diseases, and that contracts for research in those areas were already being let.

On February 1, DeGette joined with U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and other Members of Congress to announce that they planned to introduce the Assault Weapons Ban Act, which would ban the sale, import, manufacture, or transfer of certain semi-automatic weapons, “including the AR-15 rifle that has been used in some of the nation’s most high-profile mass shootings.” It follows legislation DeGette introduced on January 30 to ban the sale or transfer of high-capacity gun magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds of ammunition. It is unclear whether either of these proposed laws will gain the necessary approval to move forward. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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Who am I? Who are you?

Growing up in a small town in Illinois on the banks of the Mississippi River, just outside St. Louis, Missouri, I was raised a middle class, suburban Catholic kid who was aware of his heritage but never gave it that much thought.

Though my heritage is Irish and Slovakian, I have no identification with those backgrounds other than to know they are where my great, great grandparents and their families lived. For the most part, my identity always lacked ethnicity, a reality that became clear when I went to a large college filled with diverse identities. Later, while living abroad in southeast Asia and then residing in the city of Chicago, a place filled with unique neighborhoods of cultures and ethnicities, my mind was opened even more to how we define ourselves through culture.

And, like most people, I often wondered just who I am and how I define myself.

The noticeable void in a specific cultural heritage has, at times, made describing my culture and identity a bit of a challenge over the years as I encounter the rich diversity of the world, and my world.

With that in mind, I occasionally refer to myself in relation to where I’m from, specifically my hometown. “I’m an Altonian,” I’ll say when asked about my background. For, even though I know longer live in my little river town, I believe it defines my character as much as any other affiliation I might have. As Morgan Wallen sang, “I’m still proud of where I came from,” and I will always look back fondly upon the place where I was raised. For a placid little river town just north of St. Louis, Alton, Illinois is a surprisingly well-known place with a big history, and it has enough funky eccentricities that, no matter where I am, I love telling Alton stories.

And defining ourselves by our geography is a natural inclination, even as that tendency is rife with limitations.

People identify themselves based on many affiliations – their race or ethnicity, their religion or political ideology, their geography, whether it’s a town, city state or country, their likes and dislikes, the teams they root for or against, the lists just go on.

And, too often, people think of themselves in terms or this or that, of us or them. In the most recent edition of Time Magazine, Yuval Harari, an Israeli philosopher and academic, wrote a fascinating essay on “The Dangerous Quest for Identity.” Harari identifies and explores all the aspects of his identity that extend beyond his race, religion, and nationality. For example, while he is obvious-

ly Jewish, he speaks of being a huge football fan, which is clearly British. He also loves coffee, so he acknowledges the Ethiopians, Turks, and

Arabs as clear influences on his identity. Harari is incredibly well educated on history and anthropology, and in exploring the issue of identity, he observes that “People who, in search of their identity, narrow their world to the story of a single nation are turning their back on their humanity.” The point is that we are all humans, and that is

the primary quality which we all share. Our shared humanness should unite rather than divide us.

Generational norms are a rather common shared experience, and people also identify themselves by their age. The Greatest Generation, the Boomers, Xers, Millennials, Gen Z, and those to come later all seem to coalesce around shared experiences based simply on chronological age. Douglas Coupland, the author credited with naming Generation X after he wrote a book of the same name, has said the term Generation X was never about a specific age group or demographic. Gen X actually meant a certain kind of person who chooses a lifestyle.

Lately some have argued that there is no such thing as a generation, an increasingly

relevant claim as society becomes increasingly diverse.

Arguably, generations are legitimate divisions only in the sense that they reflect common associations and familiar references.

Often we define ourselves by what we do or who we voted for in the last election.

Too often it seems like our sense of who we are is based on opposing those who we are not. And occasionally these days, where I am does not feel like who I am. As Harari notes, many of the ways we identify ourselves as separate from others comes at the cost of the humanity that aligns us.

So, who are you?

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. You can email him at mmazenko@gmail.com

“People who, in search of their identity, narrow their world to the story of a single nation are turning their back on their humanity.” The point is that we are all humans, and that is the primary quality which we all share. Our shared humanness should unite rather than divide us.

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I’ve been in the newspaper business since 1961; 19 years in Craig, CO before moving to Denver in 1980. I started my career in my hometown of Craig with The Northwest Colorado Press, which grew into the Craig Daily Press a few years later. This is how the story begins: Returning home from the army and doing ranch work, I started spending one day a week from my ranch duties selling ads for Al Schafer, the new publisher of the N.W. Colorado Press. He, and his wife Gloria, had purchased the Routt County Republican, located in Hayden, CO based in Routt County. The County seat was east of Hayden, 25 miles in Steamboat Springs and was the pioneer Steamboat Pilot founded in 1885. Pioneer owners for three generations were the Leckenby’s, Charles, Maurice and Chuck.

The Craig Empire Courier, with roots circa 1895, was a weekly newspaper that started publishing a free Friday publication, The Yampa Valley Flash and distributed it in Hayden.

This infuriated publisher Schafer to the point that he packed up his letterpress shop and moved his newspaper 18 miles west from Routt County into Moffat County and Craig re-starting his newspaper. This movement under Colorado laws, and postal regulations, disqualified him as a legal newspaper for a 52-week period. To be legal again he had to publish for 52 consecutive weeks to qualify for a new second-class postal permit. All legal newspapers must possess a local postal permit to be legal in any Colorado county. His membership in the Colorado Press Association was canceled because, at that time, only legal newspapers could be members. The president of the Colorado Press Association was the publisher of The Craig Empire Courier.

Working every Monday, I had

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success selling ads on the streets of Craig to the point that Schafer offered me a partnership in the newspaper if I would continue to sell advertising for him. That worked well for both of us. Ad commissions added to my ranch wage of $300 a month that was shelled out by my generous father. It exceeded my former army pay of $228 a month at Ft. Knox, KY. Housing was tight in Craig, and my wife Gerri and I, purchased a mobile home and parked it at a new River Bend trailer park with plans to move it to the ranch. I commuted the 28 miles to the ranch early every morning in a Renault CV4, a used compact mini car that had belonged to my cousin Patricia My duties were to assist my father in feeding livestock, horses, dogs and a bevy of cats that resided in the barn. Days were spent working with the cattle, fixing fence, repairing farm equipment and there was always work to be done. The livestock had to be fed every day during the cold winter months, and summers were spent herding cattle, irrigating hay meadows, and harvesting the hay crop. I was raised on this ranch and had spent my youth learning ranching skills. My father graciously let me work at the newspaper one day a week. I think he was actually pleased that I could design and sell advertising.

This arrangement worked for about six-months until Schafer

advised me that he and Gloria would like to sell the newspaper and move back to Denver. He asked if I would like to buy his interest in the newspaper for $10,000. Starting as a youngster, I raised a 4-H heifer that, years later, multiplied into a small herd of my own cattle. Visiting the local bank, I pledged the livestock for a loan and purchased the newspaper. I was excited and thrilled to have my own business and with my wife Gerri, who was a business major at CSU to assist.

During my time working Mondays, I had learned some skills about the equipment, but I was in for a brutal experience of how to become a printer. Al and Gloria stayed a month, and I learned how to operate the linotype, some basic printing skills, and how to hand feed the ancient Stonemetz printing press.

Headlines and “ad guts” were handset out of California job cases. I It was a very challenging experience. But the first week after they left, I produced my first 16-page letterpress newspaper. I had worked days and nights to produce the newspaper. Gerri would bring our infant daughter Saundra to the paper office at night and run the newspaper folder for me.

Together we survived and after the first month we had grossed $1400 in business and could pay the bills.

My lifelong belief in “divine providence” arrived soon when in the newspaper door walked Jerry Manure, a printer from Illinois looking for work. He was a

skilled linotype operator, experienced printer, in his late 20s, and on his way to live with relatives in Utah. He was a blessing like so many people that I have worked with presently, and in the past.

Manure signed on, but with a provision that in one year he would leave and travel on to Utah. He was a good teacher, we were young and vigorous and together we put out a spirited newspaper. But, sadly, true to his word, exactly at the end of the first year he loaded up his Oldsmobile, said, “goodbye,” and left. During that year, working with him, I had partially mastered many printing skills and could carry on alone.

Almost immediately, divine providence happened again, in walked Bill Alcock, an experience pressman from Pennsylvania looking for a job. He, and his Scottish wife Maggie, became part of the family and Alcock was another savior.

Bill started repairing the old presses and the first week he said, “Bob, there is a better way to print this newspaper, it’s called “photo offset.” He told me about this new process of using a new printing technology. Shortly after the discussion, he and his family drove 120 miles to Grand Junction where he found a used Davidson offset job press, an antique wooden frame camera using 10x15 film, a homemade plate/film box where the film could be placed under glass against a sensitized aluminum plate. Ink would adhere to the exposed surface of the plate and then attached to the offset press cylinder. He purchased the package for $400 and hauled it home in his station wagon.

Within a few weeks we ordered film and plates and could do commercial printing on this little press. The system was perfect and spelled the end for letterpress printing. Another miracle was about to occur. We went offset.

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The past always QUOTE of the WEEK looks better than it was. It’s only pleasant because it isn’t here.

- Finley Peter Dunne

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RCI eyes Southlands Mall for new restaurant local

BY DON IRELAND SENIOR REPORTER WEEKLY REGISTER CALL

After securing a location at The Grange food hall in Greenwood Village, RCI Hospitality Holdings has also purchased land to construct a new Bombshells military-themed restaurant in the Southlands Mall in Aurora.

This is on the heels of purchasing two additional locations in Central City that once was the Coyote Creek Casino at 98, and 102 Lawrence St. and the adjoins 101 Eureka St. The private sale closed on Feb. 6 for an undisclosed amount for the vacant casino, which closed more

than 15 years ago. The building was sold by Stephen Tebo, who owns several buildings in the downtown gaming section of Central City.

RCI President and CEO Eric Langan said he would like the convert the Coyote Creek building into “a sports-based casino, which has a separate restaurant outside the gaming area for locals with children to have a sitdown meal” in Central City.

Langan predicted the new Central City operation will open in the summer of 2024. “The first steps are to figure out the load-bearing walls so we can open [the space] up more. We also need to get the water main

repaired to get the water service back on there. We applied for the gaming license several weeks before closing the sale,” he said.

At the other end of Main Street from the Coyote Creek building, RCI purchased the former Scarlet’s Casino property from Central City in November. The empty building sold for $2.4 million.

Langan said he expects the Scarlet’s building, at 130 Main St., to open more than a year before the trio of buildings on Lawrence-Eureka. “We are hoping for a December 2023 [opening], but the Colorado Gaming Commission will really

control that. Our plan is to start with roof and HVAC repairs

by April 1. We’re waiting for the engineers to design the new system. We plan to have the location open by Nov. 1, provided we receive temporary approvals

by June 1,” he commented.

He noted that RCI has applied for Colorado gaming licenses. “We have applied at both locations and are told [it will take] approximately one year from filing to approval,” Langan said. “That’s all in the state’s hands at this time.”

If RCI’s plans develop according to Langan’s strategy, the two new casinos will improve Central City’s finances

through gaming-device fees, sales taxes, property taxes and other charges, including purchasing water from the city’s municipal-operated water utility. The new casinos could help attract more patrons to Central City, which has six operating casinos. While a few existing casinos have remodeled or rebranded their operations, Central City hasn’t seen a new casino open in more than a dozen years.

Langan previously said he would like to bring a younger demographic to the casinos, resulting in a busier Central City Main Street gaming district at night.

Denver International Airport sets all-time passenger traffic record in 2022 More than 69.2 million passengers traveled to, from and through DEN in 2022 Denver International Airport (DEN) released passenger traffic statistics for the full year of 2022.

The airport served 69,286,461 million passengers, an increase of 17.8% as compared to 2021 and 0.4% over 2019. Even through a major winter storm that impacted overall passenger traffic at the end of the year, DEN surpassed pre-COVID numbers. Previously DEN’s busiest year ever was in 2019 with 69,015,703 annual passengers. October 2022 was the busiest month of the year with over 6.5 million passengers and ranks as the busiest month ever at DEN. “Our airport’s recovery in 2022 to pre-pandemic levels of passenger traffic is nothing short of extraordinary, but it exemplifies the importance of DEN as a national and international hub for air service,” said Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock. “As the largest economic engine in the state, DEN continues to lead Denver and Colorado to new heights.”

For the year, 58.8% of DEN’s passengers were origination and destination (O&D), meaning they began or ended their trip in Denver. This nearly matched DEN’s O&D percentage for 2021 of 58.7% but is 5.6 points lower than the 64.4% O&D passengers handled by DEN in 2019. Connecting passengers made up 41.2% of total passengers in 2022, representing the highest percentage of connecting passengers since 2014.

Notably, 2022 was also the busiest year for international passenger traffic at DEN, with volume reaching more than 3.3 million, 74.7% above 2021 and 4.6% more than 2019. Eight months in 2022, including the seven last months of the year (June through December), set new records for international passenger volume.

July 2022 now ranks as DEN’s busiest month ever for international passenger traffic.

“It’s no surprise that 2022 was the busiest-ever year on record for DEN. The airport benefited from resilient passenger and cargo demand,” said DEN CEO Phil Washington. “Additionally, ongoing investment by our airline partners provided the capacity to achieve this new record. We look forward to future growth in 2023 and beyond as we work toward

achieving Vision 100 – 100 million passengers.”

In 2022 DEN’s largest carriers by market share as measured by total passenger volume were United (46%), Southwest (31%), Frontier (10%), Delta (5%) and

American (4%). 2022 was the busiest year on record at DEN for both United and Southwest.

For the year-to-date October 2022 period, DEN continues to rank as the third-busiest airport in the world, behind only Atlan-

ta (ATL) and Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW). Full year global airport statistics are expected to be available this spring.

In terms of cargo, 2022 also set a record, with volume totaling nearly 725 million pounds. 2022

marks the first year since 2003, nearly two decades ago, that DEN’s annual cargo volume exceeded 700 million pounds. Volume was up by 7.5% as compared to 2021 and 7.7% as compared to 2019.

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Nathan Yip Foundation celebrates Chinese New Year with a hopping good time! he rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. Thus 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

When the Nathan Yip Foundation (NYF) staged its annual Chinese New Year extravaganza at the Grand Hyatt, it pulled out all the stops for a hopping good time. This year Chinese was infused with a Latino and Cuban flavor thanks to the event chairs. The unique cuisine was exceptional. The funds raised were remarkable. The energy and spirit throughout the non-stop, mega multi-faceted evening was boisterous and contagious.

Guests closed out the evening with dancing to the Colorado Mambo Orchestra. Named in honor of Linda and Jimmy Yip’s late son Nathan, who wanted to make a difference in the world, NYF raises funds to empower rural Colorado schools, students and teachers.

“If you keep supporting, we will keep working,” said Linda Yip from the stage to a roar of applause. For information, opportunities and future events: www.nathanyipfoundation.org.

Director General, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Denver - Bill S.C. Huang surrounded by NYF Founders Linda and Jimmy Yip

ABOVE: Event Chairs Vivian and Dr. Raul Murciano, Jr. and Jimmy and Linda Yip launch the exciting “good luck” salad toss as Emcee Anne Trujillo (7NEWS anchor) looks on

Agatha Kessler and hubby Curt Fentress, Cleo Parker Robinson, Skip and Jane Netzorg

LEFT: Dr. Larry Chan and major donor Melly Kinnard Photos by Scottie Iverson

Grateful recipients of funds who shared testimonials – Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Counselor Mark Wing, Liberty School Art Teacher K-12 Tosha Wise, Gypsum Elementary Speech language Teacher Sarah Welch, Centennial Middle School Industrial Arts Teacher Ray Hirmann with NYF Executive Director Jill Shenkel Henwood ( a former rural Colorado teacher) LEFT: Enjoying the theme – John Kenny, Kevin and Stephanie Tung, Mieko Nakamura, Stephanie Doss, Dave Barnes, Gayle Ray RIGHT: The smallest lion dancer teased Faye Tate at the lively CoBank table

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Land of Sushi celebrates the Year of the Rabbit

Owners for over 20 years Jessie and Steve Liu

www.landofsushi.net Mike and Susan Sweeney Lanam with Steve and Jessie. Mike and Susan have been weekly patrons for over 20 years Photos by Susan Sweeney Lanam

More devoted Land of Sushi fans

Coloradans have voted to decide state’s 150th anniversary license plate design It’s time to make history, Colorado.

Voting took place in the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles’ Historic Colorado Contest, which first asked residents to design — and now empowers them to choose the Centennial State’s 150th anniversary license plate.

Coloradans could vote at DMV.Colorado.gov/Historic Colorado until Feb. 15. There they were able to vote in two different divisions — 13 and older, and younger than 13.

The winning design of the 13-and-older division will be used to make the 150th anniversary license plate.

After the votes have been tallied, Gov. Jared Polis and the DMV will unveil the chosen design as well as present both winners with a $1,000 grant as well as a commemorative license plate.

“In Colorado, creativity

and inspiration are all around us, and we are excited to see the great designs Coloradans share. This new license plate honors the legacy of Coloradans who helped shape our great state as we look forward

said she was humbled by the state’s participation, especially young Coloradans who used the contest as a way to learn about the Centennial State.

“I am proud that this

Just 2 of the many designs submitted

towards a bright future together,” said Polis previously.

Electra Bustle, DMV senior director, agreed and

contest inspired so many, especially some of our state’s future leaders,” Bustle said.

“Taking time to research, plan

and design a license plate that represents our history takes a lot of time and effort and the entries clearly demonstrate your love of Colorado. Thank you to all who participated and submitted entries for this important 150th anniversary.”

About

The Historic Colorado Contest launched Sept. 19, 2022 with the goal of helping Coloradans honor and make

history through license plate design and closed with more than 300 entries from 216 entrants. Of the 216 entrants,

133 were 13-years-old or older and these contestants submitted 215 license plate designs. The other 82 were younger than 13, and these Coloradans entered 97 submissions.

Three finalists per division were selected by a committee that included motor vehicle administrators and Polis with a final, public vote on the top three designs. In addition to the two $1,000 grants, winners will get bragging rights, will be featured in all of the Governor’s Office’s and DMV’s relevant media releases as well as a commemorative license plate.

Coloradans should visit DMV.Colorado.gov/HistoricColorado for more information. The 150th Anniversary License Plate is expected to launch in the fall.

The Historic Colorado Contest is a low-cost effort to honor Colorado’s history and 150th anniversary with a commemorative license plate.

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Her favorite color is red that speaks passion, energy, courage, action, attracts attention and is a popular color for marketing. His favorite color is blue that speaks trust, loyalty, stability, sensitivity, calmness and the importance of relationships. Barbara Goldy was a former model, served on boards for women’s health and children’s nonprofits and had huge success in public relations and quality assurance for an international hospitality company that she called her fifth child. (We remember Barbara as the face of Sheraton DTC where most of the hotel managers gave her creativity free reign for 15 years.) Because of her love of community, she was also part of fun projects including restaurant boards, The Link (precursor to RTD) and the committee welcoming Pope John Paul II to Colorado. Always the cheerleader, Barbara Goldy is known for making things happen and loving what she does. Bill Goldy was always very mature, a gifted, highly-recruited athlete in multiple sports – holding records and winning big championships, honest and trustworthy, earning respect throughout his numerous careers. He had a broad base of knowledge and skills that served him well. (He even had a paper route as a child and knew how to take care of people.) In addition to a Masters in Education, his background in sports and finance led him to stints in Colorado with Kent (Denver) Country Day, multiple positions with the Denver Broncos and the insurance business. The kids inherited Bill’s athletic genes while Barbara actually won a Best Spectator Award!

“We are two hearts with one dream. We are truly blessed.

We thank God all the time!”

- Barbara Goldy

A romantic vacation in Venice LEFT: Self-published memoir penned by Barbara Goldy with a forward by Dan Issel and a column contributed by Bill

At home with the portrait of Barbara from a Trice Jewelers catalogue, specially placed

by Bill. (The kids say that Bill always looks at Barbara adoringly – just like this)

With Joe Namath in 1978 when many New York Jets players from Super Bowl III joined Denver Broncos for a celebration hosted by “Barbara’s hotel” Sheraton DTC

Note the subtle martini glass

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They try to visit “Their Engagement Bench” where Bill proposed, annually

A recent photo of the entire family at Cielo (event center) in Castle Rock.

Photos courtesy of the Goldy Family and Jimmy Dozer of Jimmy’s Photography

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“She was the most beautiful girl I’d ever seen and it never wore off. I enjoyed being with her. She liked to talk and I just listened and ABOVE: In 1962 multiagreed. It’s sport star athlete Bill was featured in a good life!” the New York Herald Tribune Sports Section by artist Paprocki

- Bill Goldy

LEFT: Bill played basketball at St. John’s University RIGHT A young Jacqueline, Jennifer, Bill, Jr. and Scott surround their parents. Two girls for her (although blond like Bill) and two boys for him (although brunette like Barbara)

ABOVE: Altar Boy Bill Goldy ABOVE, LEFT: Barbara Martini’s college portrait LEFT: Sparkling Barbara at age four

They preferred an atypical photo from their wedding at Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Floral Park, New York followed by a reception at Salisbury Country Club

Barbara was raised in idyllic Floral Park, New York. Bill was raised in New Jersey. When he was 19 and she was just 17, they met at her first big college party near St. John’s University where Bill was a student and outstanding athlete. He saw her across the room and was immediately attracted to the girl who stood out. He remembered what she wore – a preppy look of Bermuda shorts, high socks, loafers, a blouse with a sweater (red, of course) tied over her shoulders.

Barbara remembered he smelled good (wafts of Old Spice, always).

He was blond, tall, blue-eyed wearing corduroys, a sweater over buttoned down shirt and saddle shoes. After business college, Barbara Martini - who didn’t realize that Martini was a drink when she was a youngster - now favors the cocktail, worked for NBC. She could walk from her office to Madison Square Garden and see Bill play basketball. Her beautiful mother, who dressed to perfection, suggested Barbara wear “Blessed Mother blue” to meet Bill’s parents instead of her favorite red. Bill took Barbara for a romantic date at a famous restaurant and she was certain he was going to propose there. No ring in her shrimp cocktail though. They walked a promenade and sat on a bench where he did pop the question, however. That became “their engagement bench” and the romantics visit as frequently as possible.

Bill was recruited by the Minnesota Twins. They could either marry before spring training or wait until October. They wed on February 16. Fast forward – Barbara gave birth to four children in seven years.

They visited Bill’s brother in Colorado in 1970 with a six-week-old baby, a two-year-old toddler, a five-year – old child and a six-yearold child in tow. They fell in love with Colorado, made friends and ultimately decided to stay. They flourished and Colorado is blessed that they made that decision. Now that they are retired, they enjoy spending even more time together, traveling and continuing to learn and bringing joy to all who know them. Barbara has taken art lessons and with Bill’s encouragement wrote her first draft of her book at the Broadmoor. It is filled with memories and Barbara-isms such as “You get your looks from God. It’s what you do with them that makes you beautiful.” He took all the fears off her shoulders is how Barbara describes her Bill. The kids say they prefer to be with each other. Friday nights are still their “date nights.”

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Advisory Committee members are Bill McCartin, Chair, Diana Holland, Vice-Chair, Carolyn Boller, Mike Dell’Orfano, Karen Fisher, Carson Green, Dave Kerber, Debra Johnson, and Stephanie Piko.

Alternates are Freda Miklin, Caroline Penaloza, and Mary Jo Vobejda.

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process of redistricting, late last year, the previous Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) interviewed and selected three Republicans, three Democrats, and three unaffiliated Arapahoe County voters, along with three alternates, to serve on the Arapahoe County Redistricting Advisory

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Colorado law requires that county commissioner districts must be redrawn every 10 years based on the Decennial Census. Although the last Census was completed as of 2020, there was a nationwide delay in receiving the data.

As a result, the Colorado State Legislature delayed the process for counties to per-

This map shows the current district boundaries for Arapahoe County commissioner districts and their actual population based on the 2020 U.S. Census.

form the redistricting process, which will be completed this year. New county commissioner district boundaries will be in effect for the 2024 election.

To perform the nonpartisan

Committee. Criteria used for selecting members included civic interest, experience working with others to reach outcomes or decisions, and commitment to a fair and equitable process.

its work, the Committee will submit to the BOCC no fewer than three proposed county commissioner district maps for consideration for adoption by the BOCC. To the extent possible, maps must

litically competitive, which has been defined as, “having a reasonable potential for the party affiliation of the district’s county commissioner to change at least once” in a ten-year period. Districts may

Being civilized in an uncivilized world No matter what our age, we must have the skills necessary to engage in civilized behavior. For civilization to work, we must practice courtesy, respect, and other civilized behaviors. All of us need to know that we serve our own interests best when we consider the interests of others. This is the essence of civilized behavior and the foundation for an effective society that values individuality and not collective groups. It is also the basis for personal success and achievement.

It starts with the family.

Couples need to be respectful of one another and have the skills to work through

their differences in an effective manner. Children need to able to play cooperatively and not demand more toy time grabbing and screaming. Siblings need to keep their hands to themselves and use words to share their frustration with one another. Employees and employers need to exhibit respectful behaviors and boundaries in the workplace even if there is a disagreement in the office. When we meet new people, we need to be skilled in the art of small talk, personal pleasantries, etiquette, grooming and manners.

Life is hard, and people get frustrated. All of us are prone to be annoyed at other drivers for a minor infraction that effects our schedules.

We get angry when we call for customer service and must go through several phone prompts to finally get to a service representative. We have watched over-zealous parents scream at coaches or young players on the field because they felt that their child was treated unfairly. The discussion of politics is a vivid example of how uncivilized we have become screaming and name calling to whomever does not share our views. The internet is bursting with examples of disrespect, sarcasm, and incivility. Leaders

do it, corporate executives do it, parents do it, and now children are doing it. They are exposed to negativity at home when families deal with conflict in unhealthy ways. Many children witness domestic violence, sarcasm, disrespect, passive-aggressive behavior, blame shifting, lack of self-regulation and emotional abuse.

In this sometimes-toxic culture we are losing our humanity and our ability to self-sooth, make healthy, rational, and intentional decisions, stay calm and cope with the incivility we encounter. This normalization of incivility is affecting our health, sense of well-being, our democracy and is even threatening our way of life.

The contributor’s name, hometown and phone number must accompany all letters to the editor for verification and we reserve the right to edit contributions for space. We attempt to verify all matters of fact but hold contributors liable for the content, accuracy and fairness of their contributions. Letters deadline 10 am Monday. Please limit to 300 words.

not be drawn for the purposes of protecting an incumbent commissioner or a declared candidate for commissioner.

The Committee held its first official meeting on January 24 and currently plans to have ten additional meetings in the three months ended April 24, but that could change it the Committee determines more or fewer are necessary to get its work done. All meetings are open to the public. The specific dates, times, and locations are available on the county’s website.

During the time it is meeting, the committee will develop proposed maps. Members of the public are also free to present proposed maps to the Committee through April 28.

Important dates: June 16, 2023 - deadline for the Advisory Committee to have held at least five public hearings (one in each commissioner district) to receive public feedback, and to have created, presented, and published online at least three plans for consideration by the BOCC. July 21, 2023 - deadline for any member of the BOCC to request additional plans or amendments to propose plans.

August 3, 2023 - last date for the public to submit written comments through the Arapahoe County website.

August 8, 2023 - deadline for the adoption of a final plan by the BOCC. Editor’s Note: Freda Miklin, Villager Newspaper Government Reporter and former Greenwood Village City Council member, serves as an alternate on the Redistricting Committee.

To change this, it starts with us. We must recognize the humanity, dignity and worth of every individual.

We must not give away our power to those who frustrate or even insult us. We need to learn new ways of responding rather than reacting.

Many times, a kind or soft word helps to deescalate the situation. We must institute he Golden Rule which engenders ageless truth. We must not look to harm others. We must obey the rule of law, desire justice for all, increase our emotional intelligence, value differences, be inclusive, come to the aid of those in need and make it a priority to build healthy relationships. The health of our nation depends on you! joneen@myrelationshipcenter.org

Submit your letters by email to: gerri@villagerpublishing.com 303-773-8313

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Anne Rowland is new Arapahoe County Republican chair

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

The Arapahoe County Republican Party Central Committee held its re-organization meeting on February 11 at Hope United Methodist Church in Greenwood Village to elect new county party officers, as well as district chairs for the party’s state senate and representative districts in Arapahoe County. None of the incumbent county officers sought re-election.

With 181 voting central committee members participating in the election, Anne Rowland was selected as county chair with 51% of the votes cast. Anne, who served as Arapahoe County GOP vice-chair for the past three years, hails from Texas, but has lived in Colorado for 30 years. She is an owner of the Jason’s Deli franchise in Colorado. Although she has a

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Jean Baugh

B.S. in forestry from Texas A & M, Anne’s real passion is music. She is a singer/songwriter who has released two CDs and toured in Germany.

Said the new county party chair, “I’ve met and worked with some really great Republicans who continue to support our candidates under difficult circumstances.”

Ron Redden is the new Arapahoe County GOP vicechair, also winning with 51% of the vote and also a native Texan. An electrical engineer who has worked on power plants, rocket fuel manufacturing, and refineries, as well as being an airline pilot for 18 years, Ron has lived in Arapahoe County for 33

years. He decided to run for this position because, he said, “My values run deep in conservatism… I know that if we all work together that we can regain our place at the government table combined with a well-thought-out executable strategy that will provide results.”

In the vote for county

Dickson, Ortiz, and Kolker hold town hall

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

State Representatives Ruby Dickson (HD37) and David Ortiz (HD38), and State Senator Chris Kolker (SD16), held a joint town hall meeting on February 2 at the Southglenn Library at the Streets of Southglenn in Centennial.

HD38 includes Littleton and part of western Centennial. HD37 includes Greenwood Village, part of central Centennial, Foxfield, and a portion of unincorporated Arapahoe County. Kolker, who was elected senator of SD27 in 2020, became state senator of SD16 on January 1, 2023 as a result of redistricting. His term will last until December 31, 2024. The new SD16 includes a small part of western Centennial, part of Littleton, Columbine, and Ken Caryl.

Ortiz, who became disabled while serving as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, is Vice Chair of the State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee and also sits on the Health & Insurance Committee. He talked about legislation he is working on to make sure government, workplaces, and new housing developments include accessible options.

Kolker is focused on tax policy and the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). He is working on getting $35 million put into PERA to make up for the shortfall in the state contribution in 2020. He is also working on a bill to provide con-

HD37 State Rep. Ruby Dickson

HD38 State Rep. David Ortiz

SD16 State Sen. Chris Kolker

sumer protections for those who purchase vehicles online.

The senator, whose wife is a middle school counselor, talked about providing continued funding for special radios for school security staff to directly access first responders in an emergency without having to go through 911. The senator is also working with others on a bill that would allow victims of gun violence to sue gun manufacturers. He noted that Colorado is one of only four states that provide “excess immunity—more than the federal government” to gun manufacturers, while 17 states offer those companies no protection from liability for bad acts performed using their products.

Dickson, who is on the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee, as well as the Energy & Environment Committee, said she started in politics by working in constituent services. She shared that she has

sponsored a bill that would require the office of future work to investigate transitions for oil and gas workers and those displaced by automation.

Dickson talked about her strong interest in climate policy and said she is working on a bill on carbon management and “working with the state energy office on geothermal energy.”

Kolker and Dickson said they are both members of the Gun Violence Prevention Caucus. They expect to see a bill introduced to ban AK47-type weapons during this session. Dickson added she hopes it will become law.

In response to a question, Kolker said that Sen. Tom Sullivan is working on a bill to expand the number of people, including teachers, counselors, and mental health professionals, who can request that action be taken under the state’s 2019 Emergency Risk Protection Order (“red flag”) law. Under that law, family

members or law enforcement can ask a judge to order the temporary confiscation of firearms from people who are deemed to pose a threat to themselves or others. Kolker said he is also involved with bills that would delay when any purchased gun can be physically picked up and prevent anyone under the age of 21 from buying firearms.

Kolker noted that he expects over $1 billion to be returned in TABOR refunds this year.

Regarding large increases in Xcel Energy bills, while the company produces high profits, Dickson explained that Xcel’s profit structure was set up by the Public Utilities Commission, that “It does seem questionable,” and, “It is something that we are definitely looking into,” since it benefits the company’s shareholders at the expense of its customers, notwithstanding the well-recognized increase in the price of gas in the glob-

party secretary, Jean Baugh received a strong majority of 86% of the votes cast. Jean was born in Illinois but has lived in Colorado for the past four decades. The holder of a B.A. in economics with a minor in psychology from the University of Illinois, along with an associate degree in computer science, she spent 33 years with the U.S. Department of Defense in a variety of information technology arenas, and in management.

An animal lover, Jean has been a volunteer for dog rescues and horse events since retiring. Jean is “actively engaged with several conservative citizens groups to help spread the word and encourage conservatives to regain their voice and join in efforts to restore and strengthen our Republic.”

County party officers are elected for two-year terms. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com al market.

On a question about the housing shortage, Dickson said that Gov. Polis plans to use “whatever levers he can to increase the housing supply across the state.” She said the plan, called, “Gentle density,” could include, “Slightly higher density than we currently have…in some areas,” adding that there is lots of discussion going on about the impact the policy could have on home rule municipalities.

On the topic of rent control, Dickson said that state law currently prohibits cities from imposing rent controls but, “One option could be to exert some state control over certain kinds of zoning to allow very slightly denser housing in certain areas within the bounds of infrastructure…but give municipalities power that they did not previously have to stabilize rents…”

Ortiz pointed out that rent stabilization is important because, “How can you think about getting a down payment on a home or affording to own if three-fourths of your paycheck is going for housing expenses?” He added that housing costs have gone up across the country for many reasons.

A member of the audience asked the elected officials if they would support a bill being proposed that would raise the minimum age at which a child could be tried as an adult from 10 to 13. All three said yes. They also agreed they would support a bill that would prohibit law enforcement from lying to children. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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GV Council gets more pushback for forcing its Arts Council to change scholarship policy

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

In October, as part of the process of reviewing its $60 million 2023 citywide budget, the Greenwood Village City Council decided that its Arts and Humanities Council (GVAHC) had to discontinue its policy of awarding three $5,000 merit scholarships annually to talented Arapahoe County high school seniors planning to major in the arts in college. The city council told the GVAHC that it could only award two scholarships and they could only be given to students whose parents lived in Greenwood Village.

GVAHC members, along with the Cherry Creek High School Honors Art teacher, wrote letters and appeared at city council meetings, pleading that the new policy was unworkable for several reasons and also inconsistent with GV’s stated goals of being inclusive, welcoming, and valuing the arts. City Council Members Dave Kerber, Libby Barnacle, Donna Johnston, Dave Bullock, Paul Wiesner, Tom Stahl, and Judy Hilton would not budge. Only Council Member Anne Ingebretsen agreed with the arts commissioners.

One commissioner resigned in protest. The remaining GVAHC members voted unanimously to stop awarding the scholarships altogether because they did not feel they could do so with integrity or based on merit under the council’s new conditions.

On February 6, two Cherry Creek High School seniors and the mother of a student who got the scholarship in 2020 addressed the city council.

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Julie Weinstein, who’s youngest child, David, won the scholarship, pointed to the “myriad of way that art strengthens and enriches a community,” and GV’s “rich history of supporting the arts,” adding, “Art, music, and songs unite us, comfort us, and help us make sense of this crazy world we live in.”

Weinstein continued, “To pursue a career in art as a young child is a bold choice.

It is a grind that requires an undying passion for your craft and an unbreakable sense of self. You have to have enough confidence to overcome the naysayers and

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the obstacles you will undoubtedly come up against.

You must be willing to work tirelessly for an unknown and likely unremarkable payout. As much as we value the arts, we don’t do much to encourage our next generation of artists.” Art is not widely “viewed as something to pursue as a career. The image of the starving artist is not lost on our kids. What this scholarship did for David went well beyond the dollar amount. It was a stamp of approval for his life choices, valuable recognition from his community that gave him that extra bit of confidence that every artist needs that they are capable of creating a life for themselves through the arts. Thanks, in part to the scholarship, David is well on his way to becoming a financially stable artist, writer, and producer.”

She told the council that her son “didn’t get a lot of encouragement from his art or choir teachers for his pursuit of music outside of the classroom…Math, science, and tech careers are currently consuming the spotlight…

But getting rid of the award does nothing to right this

“What this scholarship did for David went well beyond the dollar amount. It was a stamp of approval for his life choices, valuable recognition from his community that gave him that extra bit of confidence that every artist needs that they are capable of creating a life for themselves through the arts.

Thanks, in part to the scholarship, David is well on his way to becoming a financially stable artist, writer, and producer.”

- Julie Weinstein, mother of 2020 GV Arts Council scholarship winner wrong. It does nothing to change the perception of an art career in our society.

Instead (of limiting the number of scholarships and who can get them), I suggest you double the award. Make people take note. Send a strong message that seeking a career in the arts is not only okay, it is something to be proud of, something to strive for. Do your part to make sure that we don’t lose this generation of artists and the gifts they

have to offer, not only to our community, but to humanity as a whole. As we all know, we all benefit when art is strong. Thank you.”

Sophia Diaz De Cruz, who lives in GV, pointed to the fact that the city received $628,677 from the sale of the Denver Broncos to be used specifically to support youth programs and activities, adding, “Spontaneously changing the policies of your scholarship after nearly four decades further diminishes the opportunities offered to marginalized and underprivileged groups.” Sophia described the role of art in her life this way, “When societal norms have diminished my ability to freely express myself, I reach to art. It is the secondary voice that I rely on. When words fail, we reach to creativity.”

Chloe Mazenko, co-president of her thespian group, pointed to three highly acclaimed artists at her school “who have grown up in our community, attending school, shops and restaurants in Greenwood Village, who would be incredibly deserving of this arts scholarship to help them pursue their passions…but would be denied the arts scholarship simply because their houses are in Englewood or Centennial.

These brilliant artists deserve consideration for the scholarship as taxpayers and members of the Greenwood Village community and economy,” closing with, “I ask the council to please…bring back this wonderful scholarship for young artists and allow (the arts council) to honor the best of our community based on merit, not street address.” fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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OPINION

Home sales continue to fall, as the Denver Post Denver is picking a new mayor tures. reported, a combination of

The city of Denver is holding an election for a new mayor on April 4, 2023. On the Ballotpedia website, 21 candidates are listed, all vying for the top job running the city. 13 of those candidates will participate in a February 16 debate sponsored by 9NEWS. For the first time since 2011, there will be no incumbent candidate seeing reelection as Mayor Michael Hancock is term limited after serving three terms as mayor. The candidates include state lawmakers, a veteran city

councilor, a former head of the city’s chamber of commerce, several social justice advocates, and two business CEOs. What are some of the issues that candidates should be asked about during

BY BRIAN C. the upcoming deJOONDEPH bates and other press conferences? There are plenty.

Start with crime.

Denver has become “America’s crime capital” according to the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle. They report crime in the Mile High City is now worse than New York City and Chicago.

Auto theft is now the second highest in the nation based on Denver Police Department data. Far from a safe city on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, Denver draws safety comparisons to New Orleans and Baltimore.

Homeless is on the rise as is illegal immigration, both adding to the crime woes of Denver. Denver is a proud sanctuary city, now getting the influx of illegal migrants that city leadership eagerly asked for. Fentanyl deaths are on the rise in Denver, the drug passing across the open southern border with ease.

Denver residents are leaving for safer and greener pas-

rising home mortgage interest rates and declining interest in living in Denver due to some of the above problems.

Similarly Denver Public Schools face declining enrollment as parents choose safer schools where reading and writing is emphasized over gender pronouns and critical race theory.

Downtown Denver is dying with empty storefronts on the 16 St Mall. How will remaining businesses survive?

Who will risk their safety dining at downtown Denver restaurants?

This creates a vicious cycle of declining business and tax

revenues which make it harder for businesses to survive, driving them out of business or to move elsewhere, further exacerbating the problem.

What plans do these almost two dozen mayoral candidates have for righting the sinking ship of Denver?

Affordable housing and safe injection sites will not resurrect Denver’s fortunes.

It’s a shame that a once beautiful and prosperous city is going the way of San Francisco, Portland, or Seattle.

Hopefully the local media, including the 9NEWS debate moderators will ask the mayoral candidates the tough questions about their plans for reversing the decay.

Denver fights to stay ‘on track’

BY ANNA LEE AMES FROHLICH

While W. A. H. Loveland was promoting Golden and the Colorado Central & Pacific Railroad, Denver residents saw his plans as a scheme and his railroad as impertinent. All the time that Golden had been making its plans, Denver, especially through John Evans, Governor of the Territory of Colorado from 1862-1865, had been making parallel plans.

Evans had gone to Washington, with a transcontinental railroad through Denver already in mind.

He had statistics, maps and charts in hand to lobby for the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862.

The loss of the transcontinental route through Colorado hit Denver perhaps harder than it did Golden. People started leaving the city especially for places along the Union Pacific route, such as Cheyenne where they thought there was a brighter future. They saw the future of Colorado without a railroad as a threat to mining and agriculture.

Even Evans said, “Colorado without railroads is comparatively worthless.”

On Nov. 13, 1866, the citizens of Denver organized the Board of Trade to unify their efforts to keep Denver on the map. Like

W. A. H. Loveland

Loveland, they saw a connection with Cheyenne as a logical and beneficial goal.

July 11, 1867, brought T. J. Carter, a Union Pacific government director, to Denver to suggest that Denver support the use of the Colorado Central & Pacific as the route to Cheyenne via a branch from Denver to Golden. Denver voted through the $200,000 in bonds to support this, but it was through Evan’s acumen that they insisted the bonds only be used for a direct route from Denver to Cheyenne.

This amounted to a stalemate, as neither Evans nor Loveland was going to give in. Denver’s bonds were never issued.

My great-great-great-great uncle Oliver Ames, as President of the Union Pacific, was right in the middle of the fray. The Weekly Rocky Mountain News on Oct. 2, 1867, ran a column dispersing distrust upon the Colorado Central & Pacific.

The column contained a letter from Ames attempting to pacify Denver’s citizens: New York, Sept. 11, 1867 Your notion that our road has had anything to do with Loveland or any person in regard to surveys of route, or securing votes on bonds is all wrong. We have always felt that the roads should go to Denver on the best route.

Our only interest in the matter is to get the best road, that will best accommodate Denver and the people in the vicinity.

Yours truly, Oliver Ames, President The Kansas Pacific RR was being built roughly parallel to, but south of, the Union Pacific.

Denver hoped to connect with the KP to get to Cheyenne. The KP was progressing slowly because of a lack of funds and requested extensive funding from Denver before giving support to Denver’s line.

Strangely, Denver then sought council and help from the same source that Golden had turned to, the Union Pacific. Denver’s

Gov. John Evans

Denver City, Colorado Territory, 1866 - Harper’s Bazaar (Library of Congress)

Board of Trade telegraphed Gen. Grenville Dodge for advice.

Instead they were appalled to be sent George Francis Train.

In “Pioneering the Union Pacific” Train is described as being considered “excitable and visionary to the verge of insanity.” He was a shrewd financier and the mastermind behind the construction company for the Union Pacific, the Credit Mobilier.

Train eloquently encouraged Denver to make itself a great railroad center and to build its own line to Cheyenne. Denver took his advice. Leading citizens of Denver combined their influence and talents and formed the Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company in November 1867. Denver businessmen rapidly responded by subscribing $280,000.

Arapahoe County voters backed a subscription of $500,000.

Loveland and Berthoud, not wanting to be cut out, arranged the ground-breaking ceremony for the Colorado Central & Pacif-

ic for New Year’s Day 1868.

It was an occasion with toasts and speechmaking. A toast presented by E.L. Berthoud at this ill-fated ground breaking for Golden’s railroad to Cheyenne turned out to be prophetic as he said, “Golden City and Denver, may the influence of railroads extend their borders until their streets are united and the houses upon them stand side by side.”

It was Denver, however, that obtained the funding for their road first and made contracts for the railroad to Cheyenne with the Union Pacific Railroad.

The Colorado Central Railroad, “Pacific” now dropped, was once again left in the lurch. The remaining part of Loveland’s dream was now the railroad to the mining towns up Clear Creek, and Evans also had had his eye on that lucrative route since surveying it years before.

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CCU announces new Master of Science in Psychology degree University Continues to Expand Options for Those Seeking a Deeper Understanding of Human, Social and Emotional Behaviors Colorado Christian University (CCU), the flagship Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region, is proud to announce its new Master of Science in Psychology degree as part of an ongoing commitment to an expansion of programming for those seeking to understand the interplay of faith and science in the field of psychology.

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How much do you have to make to file taxes?

Dear Recently, Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year, as well as the source of the income, your age and filing status.

Here’s a rundown of this tax season’s IRS tax filing requirement thresholds.

For most people, this is pretty straightforward. If your 2022 gross income – which includes all taxable income, not counting your Social Security benefits, unless you are married and filing separately – was below the threshold for your filing status and age, you may not have to file. But if it’s over, you will. · Single: $12,950 ($14,700

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There are two types of probate: informal and formal. It is best to consult with an experienced probate attorney to decide which type of probate is right for your situation. Factors that affect the type of probate include whether or not the Decedent left a will, whether the original will can be located, whether the terms of the will are clear or require interpretation by a Court and whether anyone contests the will.

Informal probate happens when there is an uncontested will or, if there was no will, if all of the potential heirs of the estate agree on who should be Personal Representative and who the beneficiaries of the estate are. Filing an application for informal probate is usually less expensive than formal probate and takes less time. This is true because there is less Court involve-

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if you’re 65 or older by Jan. 1, 2022).

Married filing jointly: $25,900 ($27,300 if you or your spouse is 65 or older; or $28,700 if you’re both over 65).

Married filing separately: $5 at any age.

Head of household: $19,400 ($21,150 if 65 or older).

Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child: $25,900 ($27,300 if 65 or older).

To get a detailed breakdown on federal filing requirements, along with information on taxable and nontaxable income, call the IRS at 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a free copy of the “1040 and 1040SR Instructions for Tax Year 2022,” or you can see it online at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ i1040gi.pdf. ment. There is no advance notice to the parties and no binding order from the Court.

Formal probate applies if the heirs and/ or beneficiaries cannot agree on all the issues and need the Court to decide for them. Formal probate is also necessary if the original will cannot be found. Notice of actions and Court proceedings is sent to interested persons (for example, beneficiaries and creditors) in formal probate proceedings, and the Court issues final and binding orders.

Whether an estate goes through probate also depends on how the deceased person’s assets are titled, what type of assets are involved or are owned at the time of death, and whether those assets are titled in a trust.

Certain assets must go through probate, while others do not. The following is a list of assets that typically avoid probate: · · · · ·

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Jointly titled property with rights of survivorship; Life insurance and annuities; Retirement plans, IRA’s and pensions; Assets held in a living trust at the time of death; Payable on death (“POD”) or transfer on death (“TOD”) accounts; Transfer on death deeds

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(Beneficiary Deeds) for real estate; and Transfer on death automobile titles.

All other assets that are titled in the Decedent’s sole name, or assets that do not have a surviving joint owner, or a designated beneficiary, must go through probate. As noted, assets that are titled in a living trust at the time of death will avoid probate.

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

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make

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

Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your

to file a tax return this year, you can free file through the IRS at IRS.gov/FreeFile if your 2022 adjusted gross income was below $73,000.

Or, if you need some help, contact the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (or TCE) program. Sponsored by the IRS, TCE provides free tax preparation and counseling to middle and low-income taxpayers, age 60 and older. Call 800-906-9887 or visit IRS. treasury.gov/freetaxprep to locate services near you.

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Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/ Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 28: What to Do When Someone Dies, Aaron L. Evans, Esq), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.

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CCHS diver Luke Ogren already ‘ripping the water’

Luke Ogren Remember that name.

He’s just 15—not even old enough to drive yet—and a sophomore at Cherry Creek High School.

But already he’s ripping the water—as Jeff Smith of Dive5280 puts it—in ways that have turned heads nationally and internationally.

In his first full year as a diver, Ogren was:  Named an All-America by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) after placing 6th as a freshman in the Colorado Class 5A state high school meet last spring;  Ranked nationally in his age group after two second-place finishes and a fourth in his age group at the AAU Nationals in San Antonio last summer;  Invited to compete in Sweden and finished fifth on the one-meter board last fall.

“Given Luke’s incredible rise in the sport, supported by his selection for the AAU National Team,” says Smith, “I would say he has a very realistic chance of training for, and potentially making, the U.S. Olympic team in the future.”

Such a lavish assessment is not hyperbole coming from Smith, given his own history in diving.

Smith’s been involved in the sport for more than four decades and was himself an NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) national champion for Metropolitan State University of Denver back in 1984, when it was still a college known simply as Metro State.

“While there are a lot of factors at play in achieving that goal,” Smith continues,

“Luke has all of the abilities, desire and attitude to do it.

Given the current stage of his career in diving, he has the best chance of anyone in the state of making this goal a reality.”

So where did this diving prodigy come from? Gymnastics, believe it or not.

“I turned on the Olympics one day, and I saw the flips that the gymnasts were doing and thought it was amazing,” he recalls.

That would have been the summer of 2016, when the Games were held in Rio de Janeiro.

Luke was headed for fifth grade and already had tried a variety of sports, according to his mom Lisa, including soccer, basketball, lacrosse, track and wrestling. “He didn’t ‘love’ any of them,”

Luke Ogren

she says.

Five years as a young gymnast followed—five long ones in the life of his mother, who experienced first-hand the sport’s intense practice demands as Luke’s primary source of transportation.

Then injuries intervened.

“I broke my hand three times in 14 months,” Luke said. “I loved the sport the entire time I did it. But after the third injury, the doctor said, ‘If you keep doing this, you might have arthritis by your early thirties.’

“I didn’t want to be in pain the rest of my life. With all the injuries I’d already had, I realized it might not be the best route for me.”

Diving, similar in some fundamental respects, was a logical alternative.

“It was a fairly easy transition,” Luke says. “The flipping, twisting parts stayed the

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same, and that’s what I was good at in gymnastics.”

Luke found his way to the Dive5280 Club in 2021 and found himself diving in several meets outside of Denver.

“There are only three diving clubs in the area,” explains Jeff Smith, “so, there are few local meets. Luke qualified for the AAU nationals in San Antonio based on his scores in the meets we traveled to.”

Clean-cut, well-spoken and unusually personable for an early teen, Luke admits he was shocked, to put it mildly, when he was invited to the meets in Sweden. The only Coloradan among 41 divers from the United States to make the trip, he was among competitots from seven nations.

“When I got the invitation to go to Sweden,” he says, “it kind of hit me: I’m diving internationally. I’d never been around so many good divers.

The competition was intense.

Everybody there was good.

“I was thinking to myself, ‘This is my competition, so I gotta get better.’”

Smith believes it was a great realization for his precocious protege.

“His experience in Sweden only increased his drive,” Smith says. “Being able to compete at the international level at this age, and with his limited exposure to the sport, really opened his eyes to what is achievable in the world of

diving.”

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGMENT AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Arapahoe County, Colorado and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.

However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/ fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2023 Last Publication: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11036 ___________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner - Plaintiff, v.

EDWIN DOBLADO-CARDONA, ALBERTO ANTONIO CUADROS, WILDER DOBLADO DOBLADO, and any unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, to wit: 2012 White Honda Civic VIN 19XFB2F84CE311018 and $6,522.00 in United States Currency, Respondent - Defendant Case Number: 2022 CV 30833 Div./Ctrm.: 204 SECOND ALIAS CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CONTRABAND PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE FORFEITED THIS MATTER comes before the court pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S., as a Petition in Forfeiture seeking a Second Alias Citation to Show Cause Why Contraband Property Should Not Be Forfeited, brought by the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado.

The Court has previously examined the Petition and the supporting affidavit and has previously considered the Petitioner-Plaintiff’s request for the issuance of a Citation to Show Cause.

The Court has previously found that the Petitioner-Plaintiff has shown probable cause that the seized property in this action, as described in the caption above, is contraband property subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S. The Court has previously found that the named RespondentDefendant in the caption is the only person known to have, an interest in, or to have asserted and interest in, the subject matter of the action.

Sheriff’s Office is the agency holding the seized subject matter property.

Child,

The Court orders that this citation may be served by certified mail, in accordance with §16-13505(7,) C.R.S. The RespondentDefendant may appear virtually

by WebEx through the following website: https://judicial.webex. com/meet/D18-ARAP-Div204

SELENA HERRERA-MACIAS AKA SELENA HERRERA, RODRIGO GONZALEZ, MARK WHATLEY, AND FERNANDO SANCHEZ JR., Respondents.

WARNING: If you wish to have the subject property returned to you, you must respond to this Second Alias Citation to Show Cause. You are warned that, pursuant to §16-13-505(1.7) (b) and (8), C.R.S., if you fail to file a response to the Petition in Forfeiture and in accordance with §16-13-505(2)(d), or if you fail to appear personally, virtually, by counsel, or as otherwise directed by the Court at the first appearance, pursuant to §16-13-505(8), C.R.S., judgment by default shall be entered against you by the Court forthwith for the relief demand in the Petition in Forfeiture, without further notice.

Pursuant to §16-13-505(2)(d), C.R.S., the responsive pleading shall be designated a response to petition and citation to show cause and shall be filed with the court at or before the first appearance on the petition and shall include: (I) A statement admitting or denying the averments of the petition; (II) A statement setting forth with particularity why the seized property should not be forfeited.

The statement shall include specific factual and legal grounds supporting it and any affirmative defense to forfeiture as provided in this part 5.

(III) A list of witnesses whom the respondent intends to call at the hearing on the merits, including the addresses and telephone numbers thereof; and (IV) A verified statement, supported by documentation, that the claimant is the true owner of the property or an interest therein.

The Court, therefore, issues this second alias citation:

You are advised that, pursuant to §16-13-505(5) C.R.S.: “Continuance of the hearing on the merits shall be granted upon stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown.”

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

DONE this 23rd day of January, 2023

TO THE ABOVE RESPONDENTDEFENDANT:

BY THE COURT:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ORDERED TO APPEAR for a first appearance on this case in the District Court in and for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado, at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, Division 204, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, State of Colorado, on the 23rd day of March, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., and to show cause, if any there be, why the court should not grant the relief requested in the Petition in Forfeiture served herewith, which seeks the forfeiture of the subject matter property described in the caption above, which was seized on the date of March 24, 2022, at or near the location 15464 E. Hampden Ave, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Arapahoe State of Colorado. The Arapahoe County

Christopher C. Cross DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Published in The Villager First Publication: February 9, 2023 Last Publication: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11037 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: CARLA GONZALEZ MACIAS, JORDAN SANCHEZ, LILLIANA SANCHEZ, AND AMELIA SANCHEZ,

And Concerning:

Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 Case No: 22JV30147 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, RODRIGO GONZALEZ is set for March 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.Y ou have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you.

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) 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: •www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 2594 887 9073 #.

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

Dated this 9th day of February, 2023.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 303-636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023

Legal # 11039 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: CARLA GONZALEZ MACIAS, JORDAN SANCHEZ, LILLIANA SANCHEZ, AND AMELIA SANCHEZ, Child, And Concerning: SELENA HERRERA-MACIAS AKA SELENA HERRERA, RODRIGO GONZALEZ, MARK WHATLEY, AND FERNANDO SANCHEZ JR., Respondents.

Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 Case No: 22JV30147 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, RODRIGO GONZALEZ is set for March 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you.

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren) 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: •www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 2594 887 9073 #.

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

Dated this 9th day of February, 2023.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 303-636-1889 FAX Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11040 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, CARLA GONZALEZ MACIAS, JORDAN SANCHEZ, LILLIANA SANCHEZ, AND AMELIA SANCHEZ, Children, and concerning SELENA HERRERA-MACIAS AKA SELENA HERRERA, RODRIGO GONZALEZ, MARK WHATLEY, AND FERNANDO SANCHEZ JR., Respondents.

Case No: 22JV30147 Division: 22 NOTICE OF PERMANENCY HEARING To: The Child(ren), Parents, or Guardians named above This is to notify you that a Permanency Hearing has been scheduled in the above entitled case. The purpose of this hearing is to make a determination regarding the future status of the child(ren) if the child(ren) cannot be returned home. The Department of Human Services is ordered to develop a permanent plan for the child(ren).

You are further notified that the Court has set the matter for a Permanency Hearing on March 20, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.

You are further notified that you are entitled to appear before the Court at the said time and place.

You are entitled to be represented by an attorney at the hearing, and if you cannot afford an attorney, one may be appointed for you by the court. At the end of the hearing when the Court has made a decision, you have the right to request a rehearing. Your request must be made in writing within the time provided in the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure and the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. If your request for re-hearing is denied, you have the right to appeal the Court’s decision

to the Colorado Supreme Court or to the Court of Appeals. You have the right to cross-examine the witnesses and to present witnesses on your own behalf.

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/ D18-ARAP-Div22 • Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 2594 887 9073 #.

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

WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 9th day of February, 2023.

Clerk of the District Court By:

Deputy Clerk

Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11041 ___________________________ 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: BABY BOY UHRLAUB, Child, and concerning, BRITANY UHRLAUB-CARTER AND KYLE VANLOOZENOORD, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 PH: 303.636.1308 Case No: 22JV470 Division:22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENT BRITANY UHRLAUB-CARTER To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an

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PAGE 22 | THE VILLAGER • February 16, 2023 LEGALS —Continued from previous page— Adjudicatory Hearing regarding BRITANY UHRLAUB-CARTER is set for March 6, 2023, at the hour of 2:30 p.m., in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7305 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(ren), 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: •www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div22 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

•Select your audio setting. If the

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

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

When prompted enter Access code: 927 2594 887 9073 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: February 7, 2023 Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: (303) 636-1822 Email: SSimchowitz@ arapahoegov.com Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11042 ___________________________

GLENDALE CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 7th day of February 2023, and was ordered published by said Council: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1 SERIES OF 2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, MODERNIZING THE GLENDALE RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION

ORDINANCE AND REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 12.20 OF THE GLENDALE CODE OF ORDINANCES A copy of this ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 8th day of February 2023 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11043 ___________________________

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the CitySet Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2 of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (1) Directors shall be elected to serve until the next regular election, to occur May 6, 2025, and two (2) Directors shall be elected to serve until the second regular election, to occur May 4, 2027.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Peggy Ripko, the Designated Election Official for the CitySet Metropolitan District Nos. 1 & 2, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Blvd., Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80228, (303) 987-0835 and on the District website at: https://citysetmd2.colorado. gov/.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on February 24, 2023, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election.

Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on February 27, 2023, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from / filed with Peggy Ripko, the Designated Election Official of the District, c/o Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado 80028, (303) 987-0835, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023).

CITYSET METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 2 By: /s/ Peggy Ripko Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11044 ___________________________ ADVERTISEMENT 2023 SEAL COAT TAXIWAY A AND REMARK AIRFIELD CENTENNIAL AIRPORT ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO Sealed bids for 2023 Seal Coat Taxiway A and Remark Airfield, at Centennial Airport, Englewood, Colorado, will be received by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, Colorado 80112, until 10:00 a.m., local time, on March 1, 2023, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed.

The work involved includes seal coat Taxiway A asphalt pavements with sand and remark the airfield. Work is anticipated to be completed in August 2023, as coordinated with the airport.

A complete set of Plans and Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after February 15, 2023 via email to Molly.McGuire@jacobs.com.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company.

All bidders are advised that the right is reserved by the Sponsor to waive any informality in, or to reject any or all bids.

Any questions must be submitted to Molly McGuire, JACOBS, via email to molly.mcguire@jacobs.com. Questions are due by 10:00 a.m., February 22, 2023. Questions received after this time will not be accepted.

Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2023 Last Publication: February 23, 2023 Legal # 11045 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Cherry Hills North Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Eligible electors of the Cherry Hills North Metropolitan District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Natalie M. Fleming 3900 East Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 nfleming@erblawllc.com 303-626-7125 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form to the DEO is the close of business on February 24, 2023 (no later than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (no later than 64 days before the election).

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, February 24, 2023 Affidavit of Intent to Be a Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023. /s/ Darcy Beard Designated Election Official Signature

CHERRY HILLS NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11048 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

By: /s/ Natalie M. Fleming Designated Election Official

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Skyline Fire Protection District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11046 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DEVONSHIRE HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Eligible electors of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Natalie M. Fleming 3900 East Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 nfleming@erblawllc.com 303-626-7125 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form to the DEO is the close of business on February 24, 2023 (no later than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (no later than 64 days before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

DEVONSHIRE HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Natalie M. Fleming Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11047 ___________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the HiLin Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve four (4) year terms. Eligible electors of the Hi-Lin Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Designated Election Official: Darcy Beard DEO Address: 6050 Powell Road Parker, CO 80134 DEO Telephone: 303-594-5488 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Eligible electors of the Skyline Fire Protection District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Natalie M. Fleming 3900 East Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 nfleming@erblawllc.com 303-626-7125 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form to the DEO is the close of business on February 24, 2023 (no later than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (no later than 64 days before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

SKYLINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Natalie M. Fleming Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 16, 2023 Legal # 11049 ___________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on March 20, 2023 final settlement with Insituform Technologies, LLC, will be made by Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District for the “2022 Capital Improvement Program Project” subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or its subcontractor, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim with Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District, c/o, Lisa Johnson, CliftonLarsonAllen, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or before the date hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to final settlement will release the District, its Board of Directors, officers, employees and agents of and from any and all liability for such claim. s/s Goldsmith Gulch Sanitation District Published in The Villager First Publication: February 16, 2023 Last Publication: February 23, 2023 Legal # 11050 ___________________________

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GALA OF THE COLORADO AUTHORS’ HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW-FEB. 28. Only 12 authors will be nominated this year for induction. To make a nomination go to www.

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MAYORS & COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN Deadline: MARCH 3. A scholarship program for

“Art in The City”

The Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation is partnering with the City of Centennial to place art in the form of traffic box wraps through out the community. The Foundation will be providing the pubic outreach , the outreach to the artistic community and

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Scholars from Colorado’s nine Schools of Nursing will be the recipients. Invitations for the spring event at 17 Fairway Lane in Littleton will be mailed in March. the supported jury (art) selection process. The call for artists and the selection of jurors will begin in March and April.

All design submissions will be required to reflect Centennial’s values, artistic merit, creativity and overall impact to the community. References to local history and Centen-

“WHAT’S NEW?” The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Grant for Arts Projects award of $20,000. The grand will support the Newman Center’s 20th anniversary.

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Littleton Elks Lodge #1650 Provides Leftover Food to People In Need or Homeless nial’s unique neighborhoods are encouraged. The final selection of artists will be announced at the “Centennial Under The Stars” event in the Centennial City Park this summer.

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A new twist on BUNCO

Photos by Susan Sweeney Lanam

Party Theme Share 3 items you love from your home and bring 1 gift to roll the dice for someone to win.

Hosted by The Villager Creative Marketing Director Susan Sweeney Lanam

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