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Social Connections are Essential All of us have a short shelf life. As we get older, our social lives diminish. Some of us lose our spouses or long-time friends to death.

Research suggests that when this happens, many do not invest the time in getting to know others to keep up with the robust social connections they once had to keep themselves happy and healthy.

Many studies show the correlation of social connections to health. One recent study linked low socialization to the risk of developing dementia.

Dementia is a global health challenge and social connections appear to lower the risk of suffering from this debilitating disease.

People who are socially engaged exercise their cognitive skills such as memory and language. Spending time with others is good for mental well-being, correlates with being physically active and a high level of life satisfaction and happiness.

Those who move into retirement homes might be surrounded by others, but the quality and nature of their relationships are superficial.

Many times, their adult children from out of state move their elderly parents into these retirement facilities. Many do not have the energy or skills to start over to build high quality relationships. The Center for Relationship Education was retained to host workshops for these residents.

The workshop presenters were effective in getting the reluctant residents to participate in icebreakers, dancing, music and conversation starters. There was laughter, engagement, skills acquisition and connection. We could tell that this group of seniors was captivated by the activities, the discussions, and the light-

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Celebrating An Historic Mining Town Celebration The early day history of Colorado is fascinating with the discovery of gold in Gregory Gulch in the majestic mountain surrounding Black Hawk and Central City, and a deserted mining town of Nevadaville, several miles Northwest of Gregory Gulch. There was a third city called Mountain City gone to dust, snuggled between the two historic cities that exist today.

Black Hawk is the second oldest recorded city in Colorado history and is celebrating 1860 Founder’s Day this Saturday, June 28, at the Hard District. A full day of activities commence at 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. with a full day of music from wellknown bands that will be performing throughout the day. Bring the kids because there will be balloon artists, face painting, gold panning, and a photo booth. Period costumes will add to the historic occasion, along with vendors, food trucks, and assorted beverages for all ages. Everyone is invited to attend an “EVENT OF HISTORIC PROPORTION” in Black Hawk.

The early day miners would be flabbergasted to see the growth and development of this world-famous location. Mayor David Spellman has proclaimed a day of celebration for the

founding of the Territory, leading to historic city and to a population boom honor the founding of miners seeking fathers, Lee, Judd, fortunes. Colorado and Lee. Learn would become a more about the city state in 1876, beand enjoy the am- BY BOB SWEENEY coming the Centenbiance of the new nial State.

PUBLISHER Hard District with The oldest survivretail shops along the exqui- ing newspaper in Colorado, site flower-laden mall mez- The Weekly-Register (circ) zanine. Shops will be open 1862 chronicled the early and free park- day history, located in Cening across the tral City and the legal newsstreet in the paper for Black Hawk and new garage Central City. The newspawith an eleper’s “Looking Back” colvator to the umns describe some Indians Hard District. passing *** through the This is area, trada historical ing, selling occasion game, pelts to honor the Black Hawk and furs, founding fathers and to and horses recognize and celebrate to the minthe exciting history and ers, but litsuccess of the area. The tle violence miners were busy extracting reported. However, a wagon gold from the multitude of train coming westward carclaims scattering across the rying newsprint was burned rising mountains, streams,

by Indians and the newspaand gulches; rich with gold per was creatively printed in this new untamed wild on wallpaper. The last Infrontier. The Civil War was dian uprising occurred as embarking and Indian wars Indian Agent Meeker was were ensuing across the plowing up a meadow used west. The Sand Creek Mas- by the Indians for horse sacre would occur in 1874 racing and riding horseback followed by the last Indian across their vast lands. uprising in Colorado histo- The uprising occurred on ry; the Meeker Massacre, September 29, 1879, when in present day Rio Blanco troops requested by MeekCounty. The Ute Indian er arrived in the area to be lands covered a vast portion met by an Indian war party. of today’s Northwest Colo- One of Meeker’s last pleas rado, stretching into Jackson for help was recently pubCounty’s Walden area in lished as part of a series of North Park and Hot Sulphur historical letters from the Springs in Grand County.

White River Museum in Gold had been discovered Meeker and published in in 1859 in Gregory Gulch, The Meeker-Herald Times. then part of the Kansas (circ 1885).

WHITE RIVER AGENCY, September 10, 1879, TO: E.A. Hayt, Commissioner, Washington D.C., Meeker writes: “I have been assaulted by a leading chief Johnson, forced out of my own house, and injured badly; but was rescued by employees. It is now revealed that Johnson originated all the trouble stated in the letter September 8.

(Not published) His son shot at the plowman, and the opposition to plowing is wide. (Farming the horse meadow) Plowing Stops, Life of self, family, and employees not safe; want protection immediately; have asked Governor Pitkin to confer with General Pope.” N.C. Meeker Indian Agent. Meeker was murdered on Sept. 29, 1879.

It is hard to conceive that while an estimated 20,000 miners were at work in today’s Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties that there was an Indian War igniting not far away as a bird flies from where Black Hawk’s 1860 Founder’s Day is being celebrated this week.

Natives, visitors, and tourists will inhale some fresh mountain air and listen to the sounds of music drifting over the historic area in celebration of Colorado’s mining history and gold fever.

War is still in the air as history seems to repeat itself far too often.

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The Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites invites the public to rediscover a thrilling, fast-paced chapter of local history with its newest exhibition “Aurora’s Short Track: The Century 21 International Speedway,” on view from June 17 to Nov. 2 From 1971 to 1974, the grasslands just south of present-day Denver International Airport rumbled with the noise of dragsters, stock cars and thousands of cheering fans. The Century 21 International Speedway once promised to place Aurora at the heart of the regional motorsports’ scene.

“Century 21 is one of those almost-forgotten tracks that tells a much larger story about local and state history,” said Christopher J. Shackelford, exhibits curator at the Aurora History Museum. “It was a fascinating history to research; this was a golden era for motorsports in Colorado, and it deserves to be remembered.”

With a quarter-mile drag strip, a paved oval and a figure-eight circuit, Century 21 was a bold and ambitious venue. It hosted major races like the AHRA Spring Nationals and NASCAR’s Grand National West Mile High 150, drawing top-tier drivers and packing its

10,000-seat grandstand with racing fans. Many of the racers who competed there

are now honored in the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame. Ultimately, bad luck, financial challenges and geopolitics led to a short life for Aurora’s short track.

Visitors to the exhibition will learn about other iconic Front Range tracks and prominent local drivers of the early 1970s. Historic photographs, newspaper archives and personal stories paint a vivid picture of the once-thriving racing culture in Aurora and throughout the region. As part of the exhibition, the museum will host a

Car Meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, inviting local car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles and celebrate the legacy of car culture in Aurora.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the Aurora History Museum is always free. For more information, call 303.739.6660 or visit AuroraMuseum.org.

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The Aurora History Museum opened in 1979. In 1990, it moved to its present location, reopened in 1991 and became a part of the city of Aurora Cultural Services Division, the largest single provider of arts and culture programs in Aurora. To stay up to date on related programming, call 303.739.6660 or visit AuroraMuseum.org.

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Investing in Arapahoe was the theme of the 2025 State of the County The 2025 State of Arapahoe County event hosted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and held at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on June 10 drew over 300 business, civic and government leaders, who heard an update on the achievements, challenges, and future plans of the BOCC and their fellow elected officials.

In addition to the five county commissioners, Leslie Summey (Chair), Jeff Baker (Chair ProTem), Carrie Warren-Gully, Jessica Campbell, and Rhonda Fields, County Clerk Joan Lopez, Treasurer Michael Westerberg, Sheriff Tyler Brown, Coroner Kelly Lear, M.D., Assessor P.K. Kaiser, and District Attorney Amy Padden were there, along with Mayors George Lantz of Greenwood Village, Mike Coffman from Aurora, and Stephanie Piko of Centennial. Also on hand to support their county were Greenwood Village state Rep. Chad Clifford and Centennial City Council Members Richard Holt, Don Sheehan, and Christine Sweetland. (Sheehan and Sweetland are both running to replace Mayor Piko, who is term-limited.)

Successes the commissioners pointed to, began with the most significant, passing Ballot Measure 1A last year with 70% voter approval, which they said allowed the County to invest in infrastructure, safety, housing, and homelessness response. They also launched a Resident Advisory Committee “to guide and provide oversight on 1A investments.”

Other successes during the past year they named were: • 45 miles of the High Line Canal, including a conservation easement, were transferred to County stewardship.

• Funding of 192 new affordable housing units in Aurora and Littleton.

• Expanded apprenticeship programs through Arapahoe/Douglas Works.

• Recovery of $12.2 million in veterans’ benefits for Arapahoe County

Board of County Commissioners Carrie Warren-Gully, Jessica Campbell, Jeff Baker (Chair Pro Tem), Leslie Summey (Chair), and Rhonda Fields Photos by Freda Miklin

Centennial City Council Member Richard Holt, Executive Director of E-470 Joe Donahue, Lone Tree City Council Member Alecia Brown, and Centennial City Council Member Christine Sweetland

veterans by Veterans’ Services, nearly double the total from the previous year.

• GOALS (Generational Opportunities to Achieve Long-Term Success program serving families experiencing homelessness and families atrisk of homelessness) participants saw income increases of over $8,000 and achieved housing stability.

Looking toward the future, the County’s plans include: • Implementing the Arapahoe Forward Strategic

Commissioner Jessica Campbell named increased setbacks of at least 3,000 feet from homes and bodies of water, as well as 24hour hour water and air quality monitoring for oil and gas operations as examples of the BOCC’s focus on Safe and Healthy Communities •

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Plan, focusing on safety, economy, infrastructure, and workforce.

Using funds available due to de-Brucing (not having to refund revenues collected under the current tax structure

that exceed the limit imposed by the language of the 1992 Taxpayer Bill of Rights, authored

by Douglas Bruce) to expand emergency response, housing, and mental health services.

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Continuing to upgrade the infrastructure at the detention center toward expanding medical and behavioral health treatment.

Expanding the Open Spaces program and landscaping projects that meet long-term sustainability environmen-

tal goals.

Challenges the County could face in the future include: • The potential loss of an unknown amount of federal funds—17% of the County budget comes from the federal government.

• The cost of housing— rents have increased 35-40% over the past four years, creating extra challenges for families of limited means.

• Mental and behavioral health needs at the de-

Commissioner Arapahoe County Board Chair Leslie Summey and Warren-Gully Commissioner Rhonda Field named two affordable housing projects that the County has supported.

They used $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at Eagle Meadow Homes Arapahoe County Commissioner Jeff Baker and Director of in Aurora, a Facilities and Fleet Management Mike Gouin development with 141 affordable units for households earning 30-60 percent of the area median income. At Overlook at Powers Park in Littleton, with 51 affordable one-bedroom Arapahoe County Commissioner Jessica Campbell and Deputy apartments for Director of the Department of Human Services Bob Prevost lower-income adults 62 or older, the County provided support using federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME investment partnership Mayors Mike Coffman of Aurora and George Lantz of Greenwood Village funds.

tention center, where the number of inmates still exceeds design capacity.

The commissioners acknowledged their commitment to transparency and accountability to honor the voters’ trust in approving Ballot Measure 1A. Commissioner Rhonda Fields pointed to the 10-member Resident Advisory Committee that will “give residents a direct voice in how their dollars are used” by “providing oversight, feedback and guidance” to the BOCC. Board Chair Leslie Summey said, “Our work is driven by our strategic plan, Arapahoe Forward, that provides the framework for everything we do at the County, from accounting to water planning.”

Board Chair Pro Tem Jeff Baker pointed to the BOCC’s 2026 focus areas: • Safe and Healthy Communities • Economic Resilience and Stability • Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure • Workforce and Community Prosperity Commissioner Jessica Campbell named increased setbacks of at least 3,000 feet from homes and bodies of water, as well as 24-hour hour water and air quality monitoring for oil and gas operations as examples of the BOCC’s focus on Safe and Healthy Communities.

Board Chair Summey pointed to a new parking ordinance for unincorporated areas and County-owned properties begun January 1, 2025 as increasing health and safety by addressing the large number of abandoned vehicles in parts of the County where there was no mechanism to do so previously.

Commissioner Fields named Prevention Point, a harm reduction van that moves around the County to provide broader access to essential health resources, including distribution of Narcan for opioid overdoses and testing for sexually transmitted diseases, noting it is funded from opioid settlement agreements.

In the area of Economic Resilience and Stability, Commissioner WarrenGully pointed to “a new data tool that highlights our ongoing need for affordable housing options called Market Value Analysis. It provides clear, data-driven insights that guide how we invest federal housing funds and helps us shape local policies and target solutions where they’re

The commissioners acknowledged their commitment to transparency and accountability to honor the voters’ trust in approving Ballot Measure 1A. Commissioner Rhonda Fields pointed to the 10-member Resident Advisory Committee that will “give residents a direct voice in how their dollars are used” by “providing oversight, feedback and guidance” to the BOCC.

needed most.”

Warren-Gully named two affordable housing projects that the County has supported. They used $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at Eagle Meadow Homes in Aurora, a development with 141 affordable units for households earning 3060 percent of the area median income. At Overlook at Powers Park in Littleton, with 51 affordable onebedroom apartments for lower-income adults 62 or older, the County provided support using federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME investment partnership funds.

To forward Sustainable Growth and Infrastructure, Board Chair Pro-Tem Baker shared that the County used $46 million of ARPA funds to create new kitchen and laundry areas at the detention center to “be more efficient with our water and resources, and provide a safer environment for both staff and inmates.”

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CSI looks at the role of a recent Executive Order on mineral and energy policy in Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming A Common Sense Institute (CSI) study titled, “Executive Action & Extraction: Economic Impact of the Mineral Executive Order in the West,” was published on May 13.

The investigation was done by a team led by CSI Director of Research, Dr. Caitlin McKennie, a recent addition to the organization who previously served as an economist for Gov. Polis, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and five other State of Colorado agencies. Dr. McKennie holds a Master of Arts degree in applied economics from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science degree in mineral and energy economics from the Colorada School of Mines, as well as a PhD in economics from the University of Stirling, Scotland. She is described as “motivated by data analysis and empirical modeling as a tool for informed decision-making.”

In a presentation at CSI on May 13, Dr. McKennie explained that the idea for the study came from Executive

Order 14241 (EO) “signed by the White House in April. It expedites permitting processes for mineral mining in the U.S. so that we have a larger, more stable domestic mineral supply and stop leaning so heavily on importation.”

The study looked at the economic impact of mining along the Uravan Mineral Belt, a 70 by 30-mile geological zone in southwest Colorado, rich in uranium and vanadium, and concluded that the EO would result in the opening of a new mine, which would produce a $1.3 billion increase in GDP, a 5,390-person increase in population, and a 3,092-person increase in the labor force in Colorado by 2040.

At the meeting on May 13, Dr. McKennie also shared that, “We believe the EO has spurred more nuanced statewide energy legislation,” pointing to HB25-1040 Adding Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Resource, a bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Polis on March 31, 2025.

Jay Schneiderman is running for Greenwood Village City Council Jay Schneiderman may be new to public service, but he has a 30-year history in Greenwood Village. Jay and his family moved to the Greenwood Hills neighborhood of District 2 in 1995 and have been here ever since. He aims to bring a fresh set of eyes and ears to City Council in hopes of preserving the idyllic atmosphere of Greenwood Village while actively securing its future.

Jay is a product of the Cherry Creek School District, attending Greenwood Elementary, West Middle School, and Cherry Creek High School.

After earning a BA in Religious Studies from the University of British Columbia, Jay moved to Israel and served in a Special Forces unit of the Israel Defense Forces from 2012 to 2015. He also holds an MA in International Law from Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

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This bill, she explained, will help the state meet its goal to “phase out coal, which currently supplies over onethird of the state’s energy, by 2030.”

The study also found that the economic impact of nuclear energy production in Colorado will be to increase GDP by $7.8 billion, popu-

lation growth by 54,021, and labor force growth by 30,966 by 2040.

In Wyoming, the study found that the EO is “expected to accelerate the development of the state’s Rare Earth Element (REE) deposits, advancing U.S. efforts toward mineral independence from China.” One of those REE she cited was Neodymium, “which is very prevalent in Wyoming,” Dr. McKennie explained in her presentation, adding, “It is used to make wind generation (Wyoming is the nation’s leading wind energy producer) and produce magnets, which is critical for defense.” She named three large current projects mining REE in Wyoming, noting one, Bear Lodge, is on federal land hence will immediately benefit from the EO. The report also noted that Wyoming’s “proximity to Denver’s aerospace and national defense sectors creates a strategic opportunity to strengthen and expand a domestic mineral-to-material

I hope this isn’t TL Huh? The Facebook post said, “IMO that picture makes him look better than IRL.” What is IMO? I might obfuscate?

In my orbit? I am outraged?

And IRL? Did she mean he looked better than imaginative rotund lollygaggers? Or irritating round logs? Or industrious reliable locksmiths?

I gave up and did an internet search. Aha. IMO means “in my opinion.” What was I thinking? No one is ever outraged on Facebook.

And IRL means “in real life”—as opposed to digital or virtual life where we all spend our time nowadays.

That makes sense, though I bet whoever he is, he looks better than imaginative rotund lollygaggers too.

The use of acronyms has been expanding since the dawn of online communication. Texting is probably part of the reason. It’s hard to type out words on a cellphone screen. At least it is for me.

Those who were teenagers in the early days of online communication might be partly to blame too. They came up with PAW (parents

are watching), PITR (parent in the room), KPC (keeping parents clueless) and a host of other secret codes to hide private chats from parents. And they’re so secret that you can look them up online like I just did.

X might share the blame for the prevalence of abbreviations in online communication too. Tweets can only be 280 characters long these days and up until 2017, they were limited to just 140 characters. Users were forced to find shorter ways to insult each other.

I canceled my X account back when it was still Twitter because, no matter what you’ve heard about me, I’m not mean enough to be on there. IMO, 280 characters is more than enough and if they reverted to 140 characters— or 10—the world would be a better place. Okay, maybe I am mean enough.

Whatever the reason, acronyms are here to stay in online communication, so I decided it was time I learn the language. I did a search and found a list of 100 texting and internet abbreviations. And I was happy to see

supply chain.”

Looking at data from Arizona in the study, Dr. McKennie shared, “Arizona produces 71% of the nation’s copper.”

Arizona looked to FAST-41, a legislatively established process for improving federal agency coordination and timeliness of environmental reviews for infrastructure projects, in response to the EO to accelerate permitting status for Resolution Copper, a very large copper project.

The research found, “When it is at its full momentum, Resolution Copper has a potential to supply about 25% of annual U.S. copper demand.” To impact the model of copper production in Arizona, researchers built out a linear regression, using the “outcome variable of countywide wages in a copper-producing county in Arizona, linked to the global price of copper,” she explained. Their results, “significant at the 95% level,” determined that a $1 increase in the global price of copper per pound translates into an $11 rise in average weekly wages at the county level, “which reflects a 1.5% increase in community income.” some old familiar ones on it, for example TGIF (thank God it’s Friday), ASAP (as soon as possible), BOGO (buy one, get one) and FYI (for your iguana.) Just seeing if you were paying attention.

But most of them were new to me. ELI5 means “explain like I’m 5.” ICYMI is “in case you missed it.” And YOLO means “you only live once,” which may explain why you don’t have time to type entire words out.

And then there’s MCM (Man Crush Monday), WBW (Way Back Wednesday), TBT (Throwback Thursday) and FF (Follow Friday.)

AFAIK (As far as I know) Tuesday is JPT, (Just Plain Tuesday.)

I’m proud to say I was able to guess a few of the unfamiliar abbreviations. I figured out that TMI means “too much information” because that’s so obvious on social media.

And I guessed MSG means “message,” though I’d be careful using that one because it could be confused for “massage” and someone might take that wrong.

I thought TL;DR meant “time for lunch Dorothy Rosby.” But no. It means “too long; didn’t read.” And then there’s TMA;DR which means “too many acronyms; didn’t read.” Not really. I made that up. But I think it will catch on.

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If your attorney drafts documents for your legacy plan, but you never sign the documents, the attorney is not obligated to tell your family what you want when you die. If a Will is unsigned, it may be disregarded by the Court, and the estate could be distribut-

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he’s named—will face the But for bench, Nuggets ever daunting task of providing coach Adelman with added excould be NBA champs David perience and ability off the bench How close did the Nuggets come to winning their second National Basketball Association championship in three years?

Based on the seven-game series they lost to Oklahoma City, compared with the Pacers’ 4-3 series loss that confirmed the Thunder the 2024-25 NBA champions, suggests “very close.”

Consider the following: • Denver and Indiana both finished with 50-32 records in the regular season. Both were second in their respective divisions, and each was their respective conference’s No. 4 playoff seed.

• These two teams met twice during the regular season, and each won on the other’s home court. The combined score was 245-241—four points difference—in Denver’s favor.

• The Nuggets won one of three against the Thunder during the season; the Pacers were 0-2. (Oklahoma City’s margin of victory versus Denver, averaged for three games, including the Denver victory, was 12.3. In two wins over the Pacers, it was 13.5.)

• In their playoff series with Oklahoma City, Denver and Indiana followed the same sequence: win, lose, win, lose, lose, win, lose.

• Oklahoma City averaged 115.4 points on offense against the Nuggets, and 111.9 against the Pacers. Denver scored 106.3, and Indiana 108.4 per game in their respective playoff series against the Thunder.

Both the Nuggets and the Pacers had to win Game 6 on their home court to extend their series against the Thunder to a deciding seventh game.

It’s no secret or big surprise what kept Denver from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy again.

But some facts hammer home the point: • The Nuggets’ bench was outscored by Oklahoma City’s reserves in every game, including by 22, combined, in Denver’s three victories.

• Denver’s bench averaged 23.4 points per game in the seven-game series. The Thunder enjoyed a 10-point advantage in points from its backups.

• Indiana’s bench, on the other hand, outscored its counterparts from Oklahoma City in six of their seven games, including by a combined 45 points in the Pacers’ three victories. (Indiana lost its star, Tyrese Halliburton seven minutes into Game Seven, so the Pacers bench accounted for 104 of the game’s 240 player-minutes.)

• In the OKC series, Indiana’s backups averaged a whopping 40.3 points per game. That’s 16.9 points more than Denver’s vs. OKC. (Julian Strawther’s 15 in Denver’s Game 6 victory was the only time a Denver substitute other than Russell Westbrook scored in double figures. And Westbrook did it only twice—once in a blowout loss.)

So where do the Nuggets go from here if they are to avoid wasting the rest of Nikola Jokic’s prime?

The obvious answer based on this forensic examination is that Denver must improve its primary reserves.

Less obvious is how that can be accomplished.

Barring a last-minute trade, which would almost certainly cost the Nuggets a member of their starting lineup, Denver didn’t have a draft choice in either round of the this week’s NBA draft.

This means that the Nuggets’ next general manager—when-

through free agency—on a very tight budget.

Pending additions, the only newcomer will be last year’s 22nd pick in the draft from the University of Dayton, 6-foot-10 DaRon Holmes. And he will be coming back from the torn Achilles tendon that kept him out all of this season.

A year ago, the Nuggets obviously thought Holmes could help. Immediately after Phoenix drafted him at 22, Denver sent the Suns the 28th and 56th picks in the 2024 draft plus second-round picks in ’26 and ’31 to acquire him.

Trade options beyond the draft are minimal this year unless the new GM comes up with a blockbuster whose efficacy will be questioned until the next season unfolds. (Can Michael Porter Jr. really fetch a replacement to start AND a contributor off the bench?)

It helps that Westbrook apparently is definite about declining his player option for next season.

His high-risk, high-reward game is too high-risk without other backups who are capable of compensating on those nights when his turnovers and ill-considered shots are a liability that should be avoided.

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high ground. same government puts all of us The Moral High Ground factIntheothermoralwords, big government into debt to fund even more of Economic theory, and the profound impact it has on our lives, is much simpler than trained economists (apologies to my economist friends) would have you believe.

To understand the politics of economic theory, one only need consider two opposing ideas.

One group believes that fiscal and monetary policy should entail more federal government intervention in the private economy. From some incomprehensible and irrational thought process, these believers try to take the moral high ground. Yet their way leads to loss of individual freedom, to serfdom.

Members of both political parties fall prey to this falsehood.

Some more than others. When politicians say they are going to Washington to solve your problems, be forewarned, what hap-

pens is more rules and regulation controlling your life and costing the taxpayer more of his hardearned income. The fact is, we don’t need, or want, our government’s help. Private industry is far more capable of creating profit through free choice, than any bureaucrat.

The illusion of safety is a poor substitute for freedom, self-determination and individuality.

The other, more enlightened, group contends that more economic freedom is necessary for individual and national success.

Further, that individual freedom stems exclusively from our Creator and demands limited government intervention in our lives.

This is the mentality that forged our nation, created our Declaration of Independence and Constitution.

Individual self-determination is in

versus limited government.

There can be no freedom without economic freedom and that hinges on the inalienable right to ownership of property. We are not guilty of greed when we work hard for our money. They are greedy for stealing our earnings through excessive taxation and crushing free enterprise with regulation.

When one works at earning his money, to whom does that money, that property, belong? When any government can tax, impose fees and put us in debt, on a whim, we don’t own our property, the government does. Granted we all need to pay our fair share for the structure a government affords us, but when we have to work half the year to pay all our taxes, the price is too high.

Our money goes to supporting a massive government that enslaves us with regulation and unconstitutional laws. Then that

its unnecessary spending. Our grandchildren will owe this debt, it has become so enormous. We an have an obligation to stop the spending and reduce the deficit before we leave our progeny in crippling debt. That is the moral high ground.

This is why I object to imposition of tariffs. They are a tax on the consumer. It would be far more effective if we severely limited government regulation and taxation so that private enterprise could once again thrive in a free economy unimpeded by massive federal intervention. This is the message of the second group who believes in individual freedom and ownership of property.

Our President did two tremendous things for us. He started DOGE to eliminate excess and wasteful spending by the deep state bureaucrats and he nominated three Supreme Court Justices who overthrew the Chevron Doctrine,

which severely limits the ability of the administrative (deep) state to impose fines and regulation. These two actions will do more to limit government and bring it into compliance with the Constitution than anything any other president has done in our lifetime.

We can change the direction of our beloved nation by only supporting candidates that will limit government strictly to those rules of law articulated in the Constitution. When given a choice always choose individual freedom never more government control.

The principle must always be the sanctity of individual freedom to choose. This is the moral high ground.

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

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COURTS DISTRICT COURT\ COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: JAYSHAN ALEXZANDOR BROWN Child, and concerning, LASHAE COOPER, and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 (P) 303- 636-1308 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 25JV85 Division: 34 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING JOHN DOE SET FOR JULY 17, 2025, AT 3:45 PM IN DIV. 34

To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding

Respondent, John Doe, is set for July 17, 2025, at the hour of 3:45 p.m., in Division 34, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you.

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

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-Div34 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to appear before the Court at said time and place, either in person, virtually via WebEx, 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.

Dated: June 9, 2025 Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq., Reg. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner Published in The Villager Published: June 26, 2025 Legal # 11899 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 So. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 303- 649-6355 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner, In the Interest of: BABY GIRL THULL Child, and concerning, MEGAN ROSE THULL AKA MEGAN ROSE LUTZ, SHAWN MICHAEL LUTZ, AND JOHN DOE Respondents.

Sarah Simchowitz, Reg. #44890 Attorney for the Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 720- 800-5788

Case No: 25JV201 Division: 22 SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR JOHN DOE TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS, ALLEGED OR PRESUMED PARENTS: JOHN DOE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a verified petition has been filed in the above-named case in which it is represented to the Court that: the child(ren) named above is/ are alleged to be dependent and neglected as defined in the State Children’s Code, C.R.S. 19-3102(1) A, B C, D, and G for the reasons set forth more fully in the Petition, a copy of which is attached to this SUMMONS and incorporated by reference herein. Also included are the following documents: Court report, Relative Affidavit, Advisements Forms, ICWA Assessment Form and Application for Court Appointed Counsel.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a failure to appear at the hearing set forth below or otherwise defined in this action may result in a DEFAULT JUDGMENT of adjudication and/or termination of the parent-child relationship being taken against you, and/or a BENCH WARRANT being issued for your arrest.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the People of the State of Colorado may request the Court enter an order finding that you

are the legal parent of the above named child(ren), entering an order requiring you to pay reasonable and necessary support pursuant to §19-4116(6), on a monthly basis on a monthly basis commencing immediately for the support of the child(ren), entering a judgment for child support debt pursuant to §1414-104, C.R.S., medical support, and to grant such further relief as the Court deems proper.

YOU ARE ADVISED, that you have the right to be represented by counsel at every stage of these proceedings. In accordance with C.R.S. §19-4-105.5, you also may have the right to request genetic testing. A request for genetic test shall not prejudice the requesting party in matters concerning allocation of parental responsibilities. If genetic tests are not obtained prior to the legal establishment of paternity and submitted into evidence prior to the entry of the final order establishing paternity, the genetic tests may not be allowed into evidence at a later date.

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Date: June 17, 2025 Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Phone: 720- 800-5788 Email: SSimchowitz@arapahoegov.com Published in The Villager Published: June 26, 2025 Legal # 11900 ___________________________

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Info: arapahoecountyfair.com/ public competitions BLUE GRASS ON THE GREEN JULY 23, High Lonesome.

MOAONLINE.ORG for tickets. Live at Marjorie Park: Located at Fiddler’s Green, 6331 S.Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village GREENWOOD VILLAGE DAY SAT., JULY 26 at Village Green Park. Celebrate 75 years of GV with carnival games, rides, food truck, live music and a fireworks show.

For GV residents. Get tickets at the City of Greenwood Village.

119TH ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR JULY 24-27. Details arapahoecountyfair.com CHERRY CREEK REPUBLIVC WOMEN GENERAL MEETING/ LUNCHEON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12.

Speaker: State GOP Chairman, Brita Horn. Topic: We Are Tired of Being “Blue.”We Want to see (and BE) “RED.” LITTLETON’S DEPOT ART GALLERY FIBER ARTISTS COMPETITION Show dates: SEPT 9 TO OCT 11. Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery is posting a competition for all fiber artists in Colorado. Check on CaFE (Callforentry.org) for details and the prospectus. The Depot is located at 2069 West Powers, Littleton. For inquiries, contact fiberart@depotartgallery.org OPTIMIST CLUB OF MONACO SOUTH FRIDAYS from 7-8 a.m. for the pasts 49 years. American Legion Hall, Yale & I-25. Call Frank 3037s5s9-9232 for a free breakfast.

Have fun meeting new friends and an opportunity to give back to the community.

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DENVER LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon at the American Legion Hall, I-25 & Yale. Interested in joining?

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“WHAT’S NEW?” CENTRAL CITY OPERA IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS 20252026 EQUITY IN ARTS LEARNING FOR COLO YOUTH GRANT Administrated by “Think 360 Arts for Learning.” Innovative mental health awareness and suicide prevention initiative.

WHAT’S NEW? FIDDLER’S GREEN NOISE COMPLAINT LINE Greenwood Village Police Dept. maintains a dedicated phone to respond to noise complaints related to Fiddler’s Green. To file a complaint, call 303-486-8275.

WHAT’S NEW? EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE NEWS Randy Johnson - Executive Director - has announced that an Apprenticeship Degree is being offered. Info: anna.smith@ emilygriffith.edu or call 720-4234852.

ANNOUNCEMENT: WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT TO RETURN Returns July 2026 as they celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th Anniversary of Colorado’s Statehood.

ENGLEWOOD LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p/m. At Mango Tree Coffee, 3498 S. Broadway,Englewood. Info: Gail

720-377-7682.

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