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Tips for Achieving your Fitness Goals in 2023

New Year’s resolutions get bad rap; however, the start of a new year is a motivator for many to start with a clean slate and get into action. The trouble many run into is starting out with more than you can handle or having an approach that isn’t sustainable. These practices often lead to burnout and fatigue, later turning you away from these goals and reverting to what was “easier.” Here are some tips to get you started towards a healthier lifestyle.

1. Establish a solid “why”: Even in the most ideal situations, we can find ourselves unmotivated or feeling the plan is too hard. I say, show up anyway! Identifying the importance of the “why” behind your new commitment will be your reminder to stick with it and a reward that shows your dedication.

2. Goal setting: First, write the big goals that you want to achieve, then look at your process goals. These are the actions you take each day to get you to that end goal. For example, if your goal is to get off medication (depending on your circumstances, of course!) your process goals may include adding in one more serving of vegetables per day, aiming for more steps, and limiting the amount of alcohol you drink.

3. Fitness that works for you: Choose exercise that you enjoy and can be consistent with.

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Put your workouts in your calendar and show up. The first couple weeks will be the hardest, but you will adapt with time. (Also, refer to #1).

4. Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand: Regardless of what your goal is this year, be it improved performance, strength, fat loss, etc., these two complement each other. While nutrition is a science, don’t overcomplicate the basics of a healthy diet. Eat adequate protein, drink plenty of water, eat your fruits and veggies, and choose whole food options most of the time.

5. Weight loss: This is one of the most popular goals going into a new year but think about the other things you could achieve if weight wasn’t your only focus.

• Look at your exercise regimen and approach your diet from a standpoint that will best support that.

• Strive for a body composition change. This requires thoughtful and intuitive nutrition choices. You would be amazed at what the appropriate proportions can do for your body!

• Any physical journey will fluctuate. It will not be a linear process. There are a multitude of factors to take into consideration.

GV Council is still out of synch with its Arts and Humanities Council

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

At its January 9 meeting, the Greenwood Village City Council presented its outgoing Arts and Humanities Council (GVAHC) Chair Catherine Huggins with a plaque recognizing and commending her eight years of service to the city, which included the statements, “Catherine’s extensive knowledge has been a significant and integral part in developing the Village’s Cultural Arts Master Plan,” and, “Catherine’s guidance has benefitted the Village’s cultural arts programming as shown through the many who have explored and engaged in the arts.”

Accepting the award, as well as a green-and-white golf umbrella, from Mayor Lantz, Ms. Huggins thanked him and said, “I really enjoyed my time on the Arts Council. I know that we haven’t always agreed, but I think that’s the best part of being a citizen-run (city) council, as well as arts council---you allow us to say what we have to say, as well.”

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A few minutes later, Mike Mazenko, a longtime GV resident who is a teacher and administrator at Cherry Creek High School and pens a column in The Villager, pleaded with the city council to reconsider and reverse its decision to force GVAHC to change the criteria for eligibility for a merit scholarship of $5,000 to study art in college, from high school seniors throughout Arapahoe County, to only those whose parents live in GV. He said, “For twenty years, I’ve loved our hamlet of Greenwood Village, a community that values and supports the arts…We have never limited appreciation of the arts to only Village residents. We want non-residents to come to GV and support the arts. We want people to visit art shows at the Curtis Center. We want them to take arts classes here. We want them to see movies at the Landmark. We want them to enjoy – and spend their money on – concerts at Fiddler’s Green…”

He continued, “This GV arts scholarship has… for 35 years…set a wonderful example of support for the arts among young people. Please don’t destroy that legacy and close our

city off. Let’s dispense with the idea that Greenwood Village is only for residents. Let’s not build walls – let’s open doors. The scholarship is about one thing and one thing only – supporting the arts through the young people who are its future. Please continue this legacy of civic stewardship.”

When Mazenko finished to applause by members of the audience who were mostly there to honor their retiring neighborhood postal carrier, another GV resident, Chris Leonard, who had not planned to speak, stood up to say that she was a longtime supporter of the Curtis Center for the Arts and agreed with Mazenko. She, too, drew applause from the room.

Later in the meeting, Council Member Anne Ingebretsen introduced a resolution reappointing GVAHC At-Large Member Clare Langley-Hawthorne, whose current term expires this month.

After District Three Council Member Donna Johnston seconded Ms. Langley-Hawthorne’s reappointment, District One Council Member Paul Wiesner asked Ingebretsen whether she had spoken to Ms. Langley-Hawthorne “after all that’s happened.” Wiesner was referring to the conflict between the city council and the GVAHC about the arts scholarships, which are merit-based and which the GVAHC unanimously voted to discontinue

completely because, based on their prior experience, they concluded it is very unlikely they’d be able to identify deserving candidates using city council’s new highly restrictive criteria and were also uncomfortable with the message of exclusivity it sends.

Ingebretsen confirmed that she had spoken with Ms. Langley-Hawthorne, who wished to be reappointed, adding, “Going forward, I think all the district representatives probably need to sit down with their designated arts and humanities appointees and talk about what the purpose of the (GVAHC) is and make sure everybody’s on the same page.”

When Mayor Lantz called the vote, it passed, six to one (Council Member Kerber was absent) with District Three Council Member Libby Barnacle voting no to Langley-Hawthorne’s reappointment. In an email she sent later that evening, Barnacle said that she hoped to award the two arts scholarships authorized by the city council “without the approval of or cooperation with the Arts and Humanities Council,” about whom, she said, “It is more than apparent that they would rather advance a grudge than the talent and potential of Village senior high students.”

Barnacle added that she had “volunteered to chair the application and award committee.”

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Jon Huggins was with his wife Catherine Huggins when she accepted a plaque commending her for serving eight years on the GV Arts and Humanities Council.

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GV says no to composting services for its residents again

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

At its study session on January 9, the Greenwood Village City Council unanimously decided not to provide composting services to its residents.

It was six months ago when Julia Pace, then a 5th grader, told her city council that, “I love the environment. I’ve lived in Greenwood Village my whole life. I’m here tonight to collaborate with you to bring composting to the Greenwood Village community…”

After sharing that, “According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group…Americans land-filled or incinerated over 15,000,000 tons of compostable waste in 2015,” Julia told the city council how she was able to personally get 50 families in her GV neighborhood to sign up and begin composting just by explaining how it works and its benefits. After pointing to the city’s robust financial reserves, she said, “As a resident of Greenwood Village, I am requesting a Call to Action.”

Asked to investigate the issue, GV Public Works Director Jeremy Hanak reported to the city council on January 9 that two companies, Wompost and Compost Colorado, currently service GV and that they charge $33-$47/month to individual households to pick up compostable items like food scraps, yard waste, and coffee grounds weekly. The service also includes customers receiving a delivery of usable compost for their lawns or gardens periodically.

Hanak presented four options for the city council to consider:

1. GV provides composting services to the 4,600 households who currently receive its trash and recycling services (all residents who live in single family homes, whether they rent or own, and some, but not all owners of condos and townhomes);

2. GV provides composting services to eligible households that request it;

3. GV identifies a preferred provider, including negotiating a discount, and residents who use that provider pay them directly;

4. GV merely provides information about composting through public events.

After much discussion, the city council chose option four.

That discussion included a question from Council Member Dave Bullock about what it would cost annually for the city to provide composting services to all eligible households. Hanak estimated that amount at around $800,000.

Council Member Anne Ingebretsen confirmed that GV could use the money it collects from the plastic and paper bag fees that GV businesses are now required to charge all customers to help pay for composting services.

The city attorney noted that GV will receive 60% of all money collected for bags within its boundaries. However, that money is only required to be remitted to cities quarterly, beginning April 1, 2024. Examples of GV stores that are obligated to collect a minimum of 10 cents per bag provid-

ed, effective January 1, 2023, are King Soopers (at two locations), Home Depot, PGA Golf Superstore, and Target.

When Ingebretsen inquired about the level of interest in composting by GV residents, City Manager John Jackson responded that he could not provide an answer because nothing had been done to determine the level of interest.

Council Member Johnston, a longtime user of composting services at her home, said that, wherever she goes, people ask her about it. She observed that composting would certainly re-

duce the amount of trash that needed to be picked up every week, but said, “It requires a lot of education… at least for Greenwood Village, (because) I don’t think people understand it (composting).” She also questioned how much people in GV use the recycling services provided by the city.

Hanak cited a statewide database that ranks cities by how much they recycle, noting that GV is “consistently in the top 10 to 15 in the state,” with “21% to 23% of GV’s waste diverted to recycling.” He attributed that to the fact that the city council pays for recycling services, including providing full-size bins to collect it.

Libby Barnacle, who represents GV district three, said that people needed to be educated more on the subject, and, “I don’t want to be, necessarily, the testing dummy for compost.”

Mayor Lantz suggested that GV “could continue to monitor” composting activities in other cities.

Ingebretsen noted that, “If we provided the service to our residents, that would make it that much more appealing.” She asked that GV keep track of its revenue from plastic and paper bag fees, since it could be used to provide this service “at some point in the future.”

Julia Lace, now a sixth grader, attended the meeting with her

father. Members of the public are not permitted to speak at GV study sessions, according to a rule imposed by the city council. After the discussion ended, we asked Julia what she thought about what she heard. Ever positive, she smiled at her dad and said she knew it took a long time for government to do things.

According to its 2023 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, GV’s total fund balance (money in the bank not being used for operating expenses) as of January 1, 2023 was $54.1 million.

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My family, Gerri, daughter Susan, and myself, were invited to the swearing in ceremony for the new Arapahoe County elected officials last week at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. What a splendid facility, spacious inside, several hundred white chairs for invited guests, and trays of refreshments for dinnertime guests.

Outgoing County Commissioner from Aurora Nancy Jackson was the MC and was saluted several times during the evening for her long-standing service to the county along with term limited Nancy Sharpe. Both ladies were given accolades for their long-standing service completing term limit positions as County Commissioners.

Their work is not complete; both ladies have been appointed to the newly formed Arapahoe County Health Department board resuming the task of the now defunct Tri-County Health Department.

The event was a well-organized installation of incumbents and new office holders. Seven newly elected officials will resume the duties of operating budgets, law enforcement, taxation, and appraisal duties in the various offices. All seven elected officials are members of the Arapahoe County Democrat Party. (See photos and narrative on pages 6 and 7 in this

newspaper edition.)

Colorado has indeed turned into a blue state with Democrat Governor Polis, two Democrat United States Senators, Bennet and Hickenlooper, and local Congressman Jason Crowe.

The audience was jovial, diverse, and proud of the accomplishments of the candidates elected to office. Candidates all related in short speeches how hard they campaigned, assisted by friends, spouses, family members and volunteers. They all walked many miles and knocked on many doors collecting dollars and votes.

Obviously, Arapahoe County Republicans took a hit, with every county position now in control

by the Democratic party, along with every official in State government from Gov. Polis on down.

While rural Western Colorado and Eastern Colorado retained two Republican U.S. Representatives, Lauren Boebert and Ken Buck, Democrats picked up an additional seat in Colorado’s new Congressional District.

Democrats just outnumber Republicans in Colorado and the GOP didn’t capture the middle ground of unaffiliated voters, as predicted.

There is much work to be accomplished and we congratulate the newly elected officials and wish them success serving all the taxpayers and citizens of Arapahoe County and the State of Colorado.

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One River North team celebrates topping out of Denver’s next iconic building

SUBMITTED BY PAUL SUTER

The development team for One River North recently celebrated the building’s topping out, traditionally held when reaching the top of a building’s structure during construction. To celebrate the milestone, the team held a ceremony that allowed stakeholders to see the progress that has been made on what the team believes will be Denver’s next iconic structure.

The principal developers of One River North include The Max Collaborative, Uplands Real Estate Partners, Wynne Yasmer Real Estate and Zakhem Real Estate Group. MAD and Davis Partnership are the lead architects for the project and Saunders is serving as the general contractor. Kairoi Residential is the building’s property manager.

The community, located at 40th and Blake Streets in the River North Art District (RiNo), will include over 13,000 square feet of open-air amenity environments, including rippling water elements and a landscaped, trail-like walkway that traverses across four floors. Additionally, a nearly 7,000 square foot rooftop terrace, featuring a pool, spa and garden framed by dramatic Rocky Mountain views, will seamlessly blend the natural beauty at home with the landscape just beyond. The building will feature 187, onetwo- and three-bedroom residences ranging in size from 625 - 2,500 square feet (each will include a chef-caliber kitchen, floor-to-ceiling win-

dow, and some will undulate to match the curves of the canyon; some residences will also include private terraces); a fitness center and yoga studio that connects to the outdoor space with city and mountain views; a lounge with workspace areas and a pet spa; and nearly 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

One of only two residential works in the United States designed by renowned MAD Architects, One River North is where a visionary ecosystem of well-being comes to life and a new era of well-balanced city living begins.

The defining characteristic of One River North is the 10-story landscaped canyon that is carved into the building’s 16-story façade. It undulates and flows, recalling the experience a person might have while climbing a mountain trail. Ascending from the base of the canyon to what is emblematic of a mountain plateau at the building’s summit, residents and guests of One River North will enjoy a slice of nature that has been blend-

Economic Literacy Colorado announces first place state winners for Stock Market Experience fall challenge

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Economic Literacy Colorado announced the winners of the Stock Market Experience (SME) fall challenge.

SME is a 10-week, robust, online investment simulation program that teaches 3rd through 12th grade students about saving, investing, personal finance and basic economics.

The first place winners for the high school division went to the Cherry Creek High School team led by teacher Jonathan Johnson; the first place winners for the middle school division went to the Fort Morgan Middle School team led by teacher Stacy Bell; and the first place winners for the elementary school division went to the Black Rock Elementary School team led by teacher Erin Blick.

“Our Stock Market Experience is a fun, interactive way to get students excited about managing and investing money,” says Molly McVeigh, Student Programs Director for

Economic Literacy Colorado. “Providing students with foundational economic knowledge positions them to make wise financial decisions post-graduation.”

The SME is offered free of charge to all Colorado teachers and students due to generous sponsor support. During the fall and spring sessions, teachers guide student teams through lessons and activities, using intuitive technology to invest a virtual $100,000 in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more. Financial professionals were also available to serve as classroom mentors.

Student teams across the state can compete with others in their same age division. Students and teachers of the first, second, and third place winning teams in each age division will receive up to $100 in cash prizes at the spring awards ceremony.

To learn more about the program, visit https://econlitco .org/stock-market-experience.

ed into an urban landscape. Along the trail-like walkway, individuals will discover plant life and vegetation that is native to Colorado’s high plains climate, changing in shape, color and form with the changing seasons. Spaces will also be created where people can interact and gather in peaceful, idyllic settings.

“One River North pairs high rise residential living with the natural environment, bringing the inspiration of nature into our homes to create a unique experience coupled with modern comforts and conveniences,” said Kevin Ratner, co-founder of The Max Collaborative. “The nature-inspired design by MAD Architects was influenced by Colorado’s legendary landforms and merges nature and architecture to inspire a well-balanced life.”

The developers challenged the design and construction team to build a structure that would be iconic for Denver, not just at the rooftop, but from top to bottom. That challenge, combined with the vision of bringing nature into the city, was the inspiration for what will certainly become one of the most distinctive residential buildings in Colorado and throughout the nation.

The project broke ground in Fall 2021 and is slated for completion in late 2023. One River North anchors a new wave of taller buildings shaping a bold new vision for Denver’s art-influenced RiNo district.

More information about One River North is available at www.onerivernorth.com.

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Arapahoe County holds swearing-in

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

At a ceremony for swearing in Arapahoe County’s newly elected officials for their four-year terms that will run from January 2023 to January 2027, Nancy Sharpe, who is term-limited, addressed the crowd for the last time as an Arapahoe County Commissioner.

She began by acknowledging Jennifer Ludwig, director of the Arapahoe County Health Department for the hard work she and her staff have done to get the department up and running, with only a few months’ lead time.

3. Determining how scarce water supplies will impact future growth;

4. Analyzing how publicly owned buildings are being used “so we can be even more purposeful and strategic in bringing services to residents in the most efficient way possible;”

5. Determining how the county can increase the availability of affordable and attainable housing;

new Arapahoe County Treasurer Michael Westerberg, as well as re-elected county officials, Assessor P.K. Kaiser, Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez, Coroner Kelly Lear, M.D., and Sheriff Tyler Brown.

Campbell-Swanson named “unaffordable housing, a deficit in housing options, a mental health crisis, a degrading environment with shrinking water resources, economic inequity, the rising cost of living, inadequate public transportation…and a constrained budget” as well as the expected growth “from 655,000 residents to 875,000 residents” as challenges facing Arapahoe County’s goals to remain “healthy, thriving and sustainable.”

The new commissioner expressed “hope and confidence” that county officials and staff will successfully “rise to the challenge and occasion and meet these…needs…with purpose and intentionality.”

through his job as Treasurer.

Kaiser pledged to, “continue our policies of innovation, process improvement, workforce diversity, and public respect” in the Assessor’s Office.

Lopez noted, “I have worked for Arapahoe County for 21 years,” adding that, since she was elected four years ago, the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office “expanded voter access so much that we broke records over and over again (and) won

work represents loss and that we are the final individuals to document a life and how it ended, and to provide answers to those who need them.” She pointed to the importance of the Arapahoe County Coroner being a professional medical office. She also named the fentanyl epidemic, COVID-19, and suicide as three factors that have led to increased deaths in Arapahoe County and nationwide in recent years.

Brown pointed to his office having received “triple-crown accreditation under four different sheriffs,” and to having created “a stand-alone emergency operations center” during his first term as Sheriff.

Sharpe also named a host of issues the Board of County Commissioners will be working on during the coming year and beyond through its Strategic Plan:

1. Splitting the 18th Judicial District into two separate districts, 18th and 24th;

2. Working with regional partners to find solutions to homelessness;

6. Looking at micro-mobility in land development and its impact on residents’ ability to access county services.

18th Judicial District Chief Judge Michelle Amico administered the oath of office to new District Two Arapahoe County Commissioner Jessica Campbell-Swanson, new District Four Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Sumney, and

Summey said she subscribed to what Campbell-Swanson had said, adding that she looks forward to “helping those who don’t have a voice,” as well as “those who don’t even know what they need,” in her role. As the first-ever African-American Arapahoe County Commissioner, she reminded people that, “Everybody has a place. It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you come from…you can be of service to your community.”

Westerberg said he hoped to increase county revenues

three national awards for digitizing records so that the public has access.”

Dr. Lear acknowledged the nearly 20 years she has spent in the County Coroner’s Office, during which, “Our mission has been to provide the highest quality death investigations and autopsy services to the residents of Arapahoe County,” adding, “We recognize that our

As she removed her Arapahoe County Commissioner badge for the final time, Nancy Jackson, term-limited outgoing Board of County Commissioners Chair, encouraged residents to, “Stay informed about county business by participating in the governance process, which is easy to do via its website, www.arapahoegov.com.”

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Jessica Campbell-Swanson

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Chief Judge Michelle Amico

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Froelich is chair of important House committee on local government,

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

State Rep. Meg Froelich, whose newly redistricted HD3 includes Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Sheridan, and part of southeast Denver, is beginning her fifth year in the legislature by taking over as chair of the important, recrafted, Local Government, Transportation and Housing Committee.

In a 90-minute virtual town hall meeting on January 14, Froelich shared that she asked to have housing added to the Local Government and Transportation Committee she was set to chair so that her committee could “see the whole state of housing legislation.” She also noted that this committee’s duties, “will include monitoring money still available from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.”

Housing programs under the committee’s purview include:

• $40 million for factory-built

transportation, and housing

homes, which Froelich said were high quality and “drive down the cost of construction.”

• $150 million revolving loan program for first-time homebuyers that includes set-asides for rural areas.

• $178 million set aside for housing out of $400 million for local government.

• $220 million to address homelessness.

Also on the topic of housing, Froelich said that the general assembly would be looking at, “How to help renters and first-time homebuyers, including in the area of evictions, which obviously impacts homelessness.” She also expects the topic of rent control to come up this year.

The most controversial issue Froelich expects the legislature, as well as her committee, to be grappling with in 2023 is land use.

Traditionally an area of strictly local control, decisions around density and transit-oriented development have combined to create the possibility of a determination that land use is a matter of statewide concern, “because housing

and transportation are our biggest greenhouse gas sources,” thus questions of land use have a direct impact on climate change.

Froelich will also serve on the committee for Energy and Environment. She expects to see a significant continuing emphasis on air quality, which is , “our biggest issue in Denver. We are out of compliance with the EPA.”

Related to that, she explained, is frustration with Suncor, which, “shut down and seems to be in no hurry to open back up. They are out of compliance with emissions standards. Suncor is important to Denver International Airport and to our western slope because they are our only refinery. They also provide asphalt to CDOT.”

Springs was a candidate for an ERPO, but his parents were not interested in requesting one and the El Paso County Sheriff has publicly said he would not do so.

• Require a three-day waiting period to buy all firearms in Colorado. This is a suicide prevention tool.

• Require purchasers of all firearms in Colorado to be at least 21 years of age.

There are three bills being prepared related to Reproductive Rights:

• Regulation of clinics that pretend to offer birth control or abortion care but don’t offer those “reproductive services” except attempting to convince women not to use either one.

• Protecting patients and reproductive health providers against a loss of privacy, loss of their licenses, and other forms of intimidation.

• Addressing affordability and access of reproductive health care, in the context of a state constitutional provision that prevents state funds from being used for abortion.

change goals, to have the PUC and the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission answer to residents.”

Froelich shared that in 2021, 2,100 people came to Colorado over the course of a year to access reproductive services, adding that, “In 2022, we have seen 2,100 people come to our state for that reason every two weeks.”

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Froelich continued, “There will be huge economic ripples when Suncor shuts down for good.” We are concerned about how that will impact their many employees.

On the topic of Gun Violence Prevention, Froelich noted that Governor Polis and the leaders of both the State House and State Senate mentioned it in their opening day remarks. She also pointed to three bills that State Sen. Tom Sullivan is working on and that she will co-sponsor, as a member of the new Gun Violence Prevention Caucus. These bills will:

• Allow others, including district attorneys and educators, to request Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO) when appropriate to do so. She shared that the Club Q shooter in Colorado

Regarding the cost of energy to consumers, Froelich said, “My own Xcel Energy bill has doubled,” so I know what people are experiencing. She went on, “There is an effort to address this through the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Xcel says this is happening due to worldwide rates for oil and gas going up. We need a mechanism, perhaps the use of reserves, to address these huge spikes. Xcel is a for-profit company. PUC commissioners are appointed, but not by the legislature. It falls under the Department of Regulatory Affairs. There are some levers but there isn’t a direct governing body of the PUC. It is critical, for climate

Of the 3,500 migrants who have come to Colorado, Froelich reported that approximately 70% have asked to go to other cities where they have resources and family with whom they wish to connect. Many of those have asked to go to Chicago or New York for that reason. She thanked the churches and synagogues that have been helping resettle the 30% of migrants who want to stay in Colorado.

In the realm of politics, Froelich pointed out that the voters’ decision to reduce the state income tax by one-half of one percent in November, “will result in a $450 million loss to our budget that adds to the challenge of funding government.”

She also noted that, after legislative and congressional redistricting, the cities of Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, and Sheridan, are now represented by Froelich in the State House, Jeff Bridges in the State Senate and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow in the Congress.

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Froelich shared that in 2021, 2,100 people came to Colorado over the course of a year to access reproductive services, adding that, “In 2022, we have seen 2,100 people come to our state for that reason every two weeks.”

This map shows the newly redistricted HD3 in yellow.

HD3 State Rep. Meg Froelich

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Dear Changed,

BY JIM MILLER

drug plan. You can only make one change during this period, and it will be effective the first of the next month after you make the change.

Special Enrollment

Depending on your circumstances, you may also qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to change your Medicare health and drug coverage.

visit ShipHelp.org or call 877839-2675.

Also, be aware that if you’re enrolled in a Medicare plan by mistake or because of misleading information, you may be able to disenroll and change plans.

Typically, you have the right to change plans if you joined unintentionally, joined based on incorrect or misleading information, or, through no fault of your own, were kept in a plan you did not want.

Yes! The annual Medicare open enrollment period isn’t your only opportunity to swap out Medicare coverage. There are other opportunities, but the timing of when you can make those changes depends on your specific circumstances and the kind of Medicare coverage you have. Here’s what you should know.

Medicare Advantage Change

If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may be able to use the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, which occurs each year from Jan. 1 through March 31. During this period, you can switch from your current Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan or to original Medicare with or without a prescription

There are a number of circumstances in which you may have a Special Enrollment Period, such as if you moved outside of your plan’s service area, your Medicare Advantage Plan terminated a significant amount of its network providers, or you are enrolled in a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program.

Those with Extra Help – the federal program that helps pay for drug costs – also have a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a Part D plan, or switch between plans once per quarter in the first three quarters of the year.

If you need to make changes to your coverage but aren’t sure whether you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling. To find a SHIP counselor in your area

body to the mortuary; and if documents exist regarding your family member’s final arrangement plans, such as for a funeral, cremation, organ donation, etc., follow such plans, if possible.

To get help, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 and explain to a customer service representative how you joined the plan by mistake and to request retroactive disenrollment or a Special Enrollment Period.

Fall Open Enrollment

As you noted in your question, there’s also the Fall Open Enrollment Period that allows all Medicare beneficiaries –those with original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans – to make changes.

The Fall Open Enrollment Period occurs each year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this period, you can join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or stand-alone prescription drug plan (Part D) plan. You can also switch between Original Medicare with or without a Part D plan and Medicare Advantage.

You can make as many changes as you need during this period, and your last coverage choice will take effect Jan. 1.

contact the VA cemetery or VA office, as there may be burial benefits.

WHAT TO DO ONE TO TEN DAYS AFTER DEATH

BY DONALD PETERSON

Dear Readers, What are the steps to do in the first days after someone dies?

PRONOUNCEMENT OF DEATH

Colorado law requires a qualified medical professional to be notified, to make the official pronouncement of death. If your loved one dies at home, you should call your physician or local hospital, so they can come and verify the cause and approximate time of death (note: you must call the coroner’s office for the county in which the death occurs, or dial 911 if you want the support of emergency personnel, who will attempt resuscitation. If you are using hospice care, instead, call the hospice provider and they will handle these matters for you); follow any religious observances that your family member requested; call family members who may wish to spend private time with your loved one before the mortuary removes the body; call your funeral director, who will assist in transporting the

If your loved one dies in a hospital, the medical staff will assist you with the paperwork if the body or organs are to be donated, or if there will be an autopsy. The medical staff can make the official pronouncement of death and will coordinate with the mortuary or crematory for the arrangements to transfer the body.

WHAT TO DO ONE TO THREE DAYS AFTER DEATH

Ask friends or family members to accompany you to the mortuary, to help complete the funeral or burial arrangements. You may also ask a clergy member to assist you. Federal law requires price information to be given over the phone and, as prices range a great deal, you may want to compare prices. Look for a funeral or cremation plan that the deceased may have purchased during his or her lifetime.

If the deceased was on public assistance, burial assistance may be available, through your local county Department of Social Services/ Burial Assistance Department. There are strict spending limitations, so you must meet with Social Services prior to meeting with the mortuary.

If the deceased was in the military, or is the spouse or dependent child of a person in the military,

Obtain death certificates, most commonly done through the funeral director for a fee. You should estimate the number of different assets held by the deceased or institutions that will require a Certificate of Death, including for homes held in joint tenancy, stocks, bonds and bank accounts, to determine the number of Certificates needed. Order death certificates in the fuill name of the deceased, as well all of the also known as names, to cover the various names that the deceased used on deeds, car titles, bank accounts and other assets.

Locate the deceased person’s original Will (or a copy, if the original cannot be found).

You should also contact the police, to advise that the house of the deceased will be vacant and to request they occasionally check the house; a probate attorney, to discuss the probate process, including how to transfer assets and how to deal with heirs or devisees and how to report taxes; an accountant or tax preparer, to assist with gathering information as to the deceased’s assets and to determine what returns should be filed; banks, to locate accounts and safe deposit boxes; investment professionals, to obtain information as to assets owned by the deceased; insurance

SAVVY SENIOR

‘I’ word threatens to doom Avs’ Stanley Cup defense

It’s still a bit early to hit the panic button concerning the wounded defending Stanley Cup champion Avalanche.

But it’s definitely not too soon to cross your fingers, rub that lucky rabbit’s foot or whatever you do to try to influence an outcome in the desired positive way.

Somebody has to do something to reverse the terrible misfortune that threatens to doom Colorado’s title defense.

The makeshift Avs played their 41st game of this season Saturday night, and despite missing a handful of key players from last season’s title-winning club, routed the Ottawa Senators 7-0.

Their second victory in the last nine games left them with a 21-17-3 record—barely above .500—good for 45 points in the standings.

Halfway through the encore to an exhilarating run to the National Hockey League’s prized possession, they were seven points behind the third and final playoff qualifier in the Central Division, and six points out of the Western Conference Wild Card race.

By comparison, at last season’s midpoint the Avs were 30-8-3, had won eight straight on their way to 10 in a row, and ranked second in the whole league with 63 points.

Only the Eastern Conference’s Florida Panthers topped Colorado, with 65— and they’d played three more games.

The difference this year can be explained in one word: injuries.

Captain Gabriel Landeskog

'Hey, can you pitch?

Since their inception in 1993, the Rockies had never asked a position player to pitch in one of their games. But in the 12th inning against the Atlanta Braves on August 22, 2000, they had no choice.

(knee surgery) is yet to skate in a game.

Valeri Nischuskin, whom the Avs locked up in the offseason with an eightyear, $49 million contract, is out for the second time with a bum ankle.

Nichuskin started hot—seven goals and six assists in the Avs first seven games—then was sidelined until December 9. He returned and played eight games, with no goals and four assists, then went back on the shelf.

Nathan McKinnon, one of the best players in hockey, has missed 11 games; Josh Manson 20, Darren Helm 36, Evan Rodrigues 11, Bowen Byram 31 and Nichuskin 26.

Through 41 games, 41 players had seen ice time for the Avs. That’s between eight and 12 more than any of the teams ahead of the Avs in the playoff race.

Besides the debilitating absences caused by the “I” word, there’s another toll— the burden the survivors must carry.

Norris Trophy-winner Cale Makar was leading the league in average ice time per game, and eight others were playing more than 20 minutes each night. Makar, Mikko Rantanen, J.T. Compher, Alex Newhook, Logan O’Connor and Erik Johnson all had played in every game.

If there’s any good, or at least hopeful, news in this situation, it’s that Colorado was the last team to reach its halfway point. Most teams had played 43 or 44 games by the time the Avs reached 41.

That means there’s still time, though the injured had better return soon—and stay healthy thereafter. If they do, the Avs would become the team no other wants to play.

But what if they don’t?

It wouldn’t be the first time the defending Cup champs failed to defend. It’s happened on five occasions since the NHL grew beyond the original six.

The first two times were technicalities. The Maple Leafs in 1967-68 and the Canadiens in 1969-70 both won enough games those years to make the postseason. But expansion and realignment left them in the wrong division, behind teams with better records but with more points than qualifiers in the other bracket.

The New Jersey Devils (who relocated from Denver after the 1981-82 season) won it all in 1995 but missed the playoffs in their defense season (’95-’96) with a 37-33-12 record. (The Avalanche won it in ‘96, their first season after moving to Denver from Quebec.)

In 2006-07 and 2014-15 not even 40 victories and a bunch of ties were enough for the Carolina Hurricanes or Los Angeles Kings, respectively. The Kings had 95 points in ’14-’15 but finished fourth in the Pacific Division. That spring, former Avalanche coach Joel Quennville led the Chicago Blackhawks to their second Cup in three seasons.

What will it take for the Avs to avoid joining that ignominious list?

Last season it took a minimum of 97 points to get into the postseason. All but three qualifiers reached triple digits.

So, I’d say the Avs need about 10 more points in their last 41 games than they produced in the first 41. That translates to a few more wins and a few more ties, both doable—especially if the injuries subside.

Heading into their second half, more than a third of the Avs’ remaining games, 15 to be exact, are head-to-head with teams ahead of them in the Western Conference.

Cross your fingers.

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Denny Dressman is a veteran of 43 years in the newspaper business, including 25 at the Rocky Mountain News, where he began as executive sports editor. He is the author of 15 books, nine of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.

COURTS

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,

IN THE INTEREST OF SOLE CANTU, Child,

And concerning JACKIE MONTEITH AND NATAN CANTU (DECEASED), Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT Case No:22JV357 Division:23

REGARDING JACKIE MONTEITH

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING JACKIE MONTEITH on February 10, 2023 at 11 a.m. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court.

** The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smartphone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div23 •Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

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

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

/s/Linda Arnold

Linda Arnold, Reg. #16764

Assistant County Attorney

Published in The Villager

Published: January 19, 2023

Legal # 10972

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

JA’VON GODBOLT Child,

And concerning SHARON GODBOLT and TERRELL HUBBARD Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No:22JV401 Division:23

AMENDED NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING TERRELL HUBBARD

**THE NOTICE IS AMENDED TO REFLECT THE RESETTING OF THE ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING TERRELL HUBBARD**

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING TERRELL HUBBARD on January 13, 2023 at 10 am FEBRUARY 10, 2023 AT 1 P.M. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court.

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

•www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div23

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

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

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

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

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Assistant County Attorney

Published in The Villager

Published: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10973

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 DOMINIC PACHECO, NEVAEH PACHECO and NATHAN PACHECO, Children, and concerning

CRISTINA OLIVAS aka CHRISTINA OLIVAS aka CHRISTINA DAVIS, DOMINIC

PACHECO and CRISPIN OLIVAS, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No: 22JV435 Division: 23

NOTICE OF CONTINUED INITIAL HEARING AND PATERNITY HEARING REGARDING CRISPIN OLIVAS

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a CONTINUED INITIAL HEARING AND PATERNITY HEARING regarding RESPONDENT FATHER CRISPIN OLIVAS is set for February 24, 2023 at the hour of 8:30 a.m. in Division 23 of the Arapahoe County District Court.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 A ssistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012

Published in The Villager Published: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10974

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 ALEXIS FRERICHS and ZAYDEN ROSER Children, and concerning DARCI FRERICHS, JEFFREY FRERICHS and JOHN ROSER, II Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889

AMENDED NOTICE OF

ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT

REGARDING JEFFREY FRERICHS

Case No:22JV30131 Division:23

**THE NOTICE IS AMENDED TO REFLECT THE RESETTING OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REAGRDING JEFFREY FRERICHS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING JEFFREY FRERICHS on January 13, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. FEBRUARY 10, 2023 AT 11 a.m. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court.

** The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation.Parties should use the following link: •www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div23

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

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

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

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

/s/Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10975

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: PAYGE BUSH and ROBERT BUSH Children,

and concerning JEDEDIAH BUSH SR., DANIELLE KNAPP AND SERENITY HANEY Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 PH: 303.636.1308

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING

AND DEFAULT

JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENT SERENITY HANEY

Case No: 22JV425 Division:22

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding SERENITY HANEY is set for March 6, 2023, at the hour of 9:30 a.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.

/s/ Sarah Simchowitz Date: January 12, 2023S

arah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012

Published in The Villager Published: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10976

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6355 Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

BABY GIRL NEAR, Child, and concerning KATERINA NEAR AND PAUL HICKLING, Respondents.

Shannon Nichols, Esq. #50527 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: (303) 636-1895 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Case No: 22JV337 Division:22

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Father, Paul Hickling is set for February 7, 2023 at 8:30 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.I n the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding some 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 OR 1-415655-0001.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.

/s/ Shannon Nichols

Date: January 12, 2023

Shannon Nichols, Esq. Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the People

Published in The Villager

Published: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10977

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: JENEVIEVE POBANZ, Minor Child, and concerning KEYA POBANZ AND JOHN DOE, Respondents.

Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 PH: 303.636.1308

Case No: 22JV433 Division: 22

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENTS KEYA POBANZ AND JOHN DOE

To The Respondents: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding KEYA POBANZ and JOHN DOE is set for February 7, 2023 at the hour of 8 a.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.

/s/ Sarah Simchowitz

Date: January 12, 2023

Sarah Simchowitz, Esq. #44890 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012

Published in The Villager

Published: January 19, 2023

Legal # 10978

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 West Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Case No.: 2022 CV 100707 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Public Notice is given on December 8, 2022 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Arapahoe County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of VICTORIA ROSELLE GRACE MURPHY be changed to AYESHA ABDULRAHMAN

The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Date: Dec. 8, 2022

Shana Kloek Clerk of Court/Deputy Clerk

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First Publication: January 5, 2023

Last Publication: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10966

The Role of the Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionists (C.C.N.) in Health Restoration!

(Part 1 of 3)

[Biochemical

Testing & CN Therapy Restores Health!]

After reading this 3-Part article, you will understand why every healthcare professional would want to be a C.C.N., if not already. In Part 1, I will share the origin, role, and value of the C.C.N. profession in health restoration and disease prevention. In Part 2, I will introduce the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board [CNCB.org] and the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN. org) and in Part 3, I will share the C.N.C.B. requirements to apply for the examination to become a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.).

The enlightened public continues to voice a strong preference for the right to take responsibility for their own health. This is evident by the ongoing increase in self-help publications and authors, of both self-help to health-related academic textbooks, who are referring their readers to the C.C.N. for professional guidance in implementing the nutrition and dietary education in their books and for help with more complex nutritional biochemistry health challenges.

Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionists (C.C.N.) have the academic degrees, post-graduate training, national board certification, and up to or over 42 years of clinical nutrition experience in

successfully meeting the public’s clinical nutrition needs; up to 32 years, if calculating only from the date of board certification.

Therefore, Part 1 provides an introduction for readers not yet “up-todate” on the valuable and successful healthcare profession of Clinical Nutritionists …founded in the 1980s by a group of nutritional healthcare professionals aware of the growing demands for healthcare professionals who could provide healthy solutions for the rapidly increasing number of people suffering from nutrition-related symptoms of degenerative diseases. Hence, the profession of the Certified Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.) was officially established, with their first board-certified examination, in 1991; the year I was board certified.

Briefly, Taber’s Medical Dictionary defines “Nutrition” as the ‘sum processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of food substances (diet and supplementation) for the growth, repair and maintenance of the human body.’ In other words, these processes of nutrition are required to get the nutrients from your food (diet and supplements) into your cells. Otherwise, your organs, glands and body systems become malnourished and once you have

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the Sundance Hills Metropolitan District, PO Box 359, Littleton, Colorado, will make final payment to FCI Construction, Inc., of 4015 Coriolis Way, Fredrick, CO for all Work done by said Contractor in connection with, or Work done on the Sundance Hills Metropolitan District Pool Renovation, City of Greenwood Village, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the Work contracted to be done or that supplies 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 contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for 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, to the Sundance Hills Metropolitan District, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Sundance Hills Metropolitan District, its directors, officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

Sundance Hills Metropolitan District

By: /s/ Sarah Shepherd District Manager

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First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2022

Legal # 10979

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District, PO Box 359, Littleton, Colorado, will make final payment to Colorado DesignScapes, Inc of 15440 East Fremont, Centennial, CO 80112 for all Work done by said Contractor in connection with, or Work done on the Cherry Creek Vista Peakview Park Renovation, unincorporated Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the Work contracted to be done or that supplies 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 contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for 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, to the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District, its directors, officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

more malnourished, decayed and dead cells and tissue, than healthy ones, in this degenerative process, diseases are diagnosable. However, the public can suffer for decades from undiagnosed mild to severe (acute to chronic) symptoms of the “degenerative processes” occurring prior to reaching the full-blown Disease Stage, unless they contact a Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.).

These preceding stages in the process of developing a degenerative disease are organ/ gland dysfunctions caused by biochemical imbalances and other adverse nutrient-related factors, such as toxicity and “insufficient to clinical” levels of nutrient deficiencies and/or excesses. In these preceding stages, it requires less time, money and effort to stop this degenerative disease process by restoring your health and thus preventing diseases, all together.

Clinical Nutrition has become so mainstream that some years ago, the terms “Functional Medicine” and “Orthomolecular Medicine” were introduced to help the public understand Clinical Nutrition because for decades the term “Nutrition” [Clinical Nutritionists (C.C.N.)] has been used interchangeably with the term “Diet” [Dietitians], even

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Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District

By: /s/ Sarah Shepherd District Manager

Published in The Villager

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2022 Legal # 10980

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

though these two terms and their related-healthcare professions, respectively, are distinctly different. (Refer to the first article I wrote for The Villager in March 2021, “Are You Confused By Nutrition Today?”)

The diverse C.C.N. education includes sciences in many, if not all, of the following: biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, herbology, homeopathy, naturopathy, psychology, endocrinology, pathology, and oncology. Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionists (C.C.N.s) are trained to utilize several disciplines to successfully achieve the therapy required to support individual health.

For example, many C.C.N.s are already certified, licensed and/or degreed as healthcare or disease-management professionals in other disciplines, such as medical physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, dentists, naturopaths, homeopaths, pharmacists, acupuncturists, mental health professionals, podiatrists, optometrists, veterinarians, nurses, etc., in addition to those with a Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition, like myself. These professionals discovered that the addition of clinical nutrition testing and therapy into their existing practice will, in many cases, aid in rapid health restoration and disease prevention. For professionals, who are also Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionists, you will find C.C.N. after their primary post-nominal abbreviations. For example, M.D.,

C.C.N.; D.C., C.C.N.; N.D., C.C.N.; Ph.D., C.C.N. and so on.

To obtain a Clinical Nutrition Analysis of the Laboratory Reports from testing blood, urine, hair, saliva, stool and/or genetics to identify…

1) the preceding stages of the degenerative disease processes occurring in your biochemistry AND

2) the specific whole food diet and therapeutic food/plantbased supplements that contain the nutrients your body requires to restore and maintain optimal health… Call me at (940) 7614045, Register for a Free First Consultation at my website, www.AdvancedClinicalNutrition. com, OR find a C.C.N. located near you.

Dr. Smith’s articles, published in The Villager since March 2021, are available on her website Menu, titled, Education/Villager Publications. Dr. Smith is the owner of ADVANCED CLINICAL NUTRITION (Est. 1981) in Wichita Falls, Texas, with clients residing in 37 U.S. states and seven international countries. Since opening her business, she has continued to hold a successful track record of over 90% in helping her clients improve their health, and she can help you, too, no matter where you live.

Information for Nutritional and Bioenergetic Education only and not for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition or disease.

1 Cherry Blossom Lane Englewood, CO 80113

The real property to be excluded is known as:

1 Cherry Blossom Lane, Englewood, CO 80113 (the “Property”). A copy of the Petition is on file in the Mansfield Heights Water and Sanitation District office for public inspection.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District, PO Box 359, Littleton, Colorado, will make final payment to FCI Construction, Inc., of 4015 Coriolis Way, Fredrick, CO for all Work done by said Contractor in connection with, or Work done on the Cherry Creek Vista Orchard Pool Renovation, unincorporated Arapahoe County, State of Colorado.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the Work contracted to be done or that supplies 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 contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time for 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, to the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District, on or before the date and time herein above shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District, its directors, officers, agents and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District

By: /s/ Sarah Shepherd District Manager

Published in The Villager

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: January 26, 2022 Legal # 10981

MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT STATE OF COLORADO

IN RE PETITION OF FOR EXCLUSION OF PROPERTY FROM THE MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The owners of the real property described below filed a Petition with the District Board of Directors for exclusion of the property from the boundaries of The Mansfield Heights Water and Sanitation District (the “District”).

The Petitioner is:

Michael J. Wallace

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at 4:00 p.m. on February 1, 2023, at the offices at Community Resource Services, 7995 E. Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, before the Board of Directors of the Mansfield Heights Water and Sanitation District, at which time and place all persons interested shall appear and show cause in writing why the petition should not be granted. Failure to show cause in writing will be deemed consent to the granting of the Petition.

NOTICE is given this 12th day of January, 2023.

By: Sue Blair, District Manager

Published in The Villager

Published: January 19, 2023 Legal # 10982

FINAL SETTLEMENT

The

Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E. Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than February 9, 2023

Published in The Villager

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Legal # 10983

NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW

JAN. 7-22, 2023 . The 117th NWSS will host 29 rodeo performances and a full schedule of horse shows. Info: nationalwestern.com

SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & RECREATION HOLIDAY EVENTS

Feb. 10 5-8 p.m. Goodson Rec. Center. For ages 3-12 for movie nights. Bring your blanket. Popcorn & pizza served. Info: 303483-7014

ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER FRIDAY COFFEE

JAN. 20 , 8-9 a.m. at Cherrelyn Elementary School, 4500 S Lincoln St., Englewood. Hear about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) programming. RSVP: info@myenglewoodchamber.com

AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM HAS NEW MEETING LOCATION

JAN. 21 , 10 a.m. at Heather Gardens Clubhouse, 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way, Aurora. Moving from JJ’s Place. Guest Speaker - State Rep. Rod Bockenfeld.

ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

JAN. 26 , 8-9 a.m. at the Englewood City Center, Community Room, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood. Discuss electric vehicles in Englewood and installing EV charging stations near businesses. Breakfast provided by Xcel EnergyPartnes in Energy. Tickets: info@my englewoodchamber.com. Members: Free; Non-members: $10.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

TELEPHONE TOWN HALL

JAN. 26 , 6:30 p.m. Call in number: 1-855-436-3656. Meet the County’s newest elected officials, reacquaint

with existing ones. Scan QR Code from page 3 Villager - Jan. 19 issue.

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST

JAN. 27 , 2023. More than 500 business executives and leaders expected for the 35th Annual breakfast. 7-9:00 a.m. - Marriott South at Park Meadows. Tickets: Call 303-795-0142.

COLORADO BALLET PRESENTS “LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS

FEB. 3-12 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. For performance dates and times visit Coloradoballet.org or call Patron Services at 303-837-8888 ext. 2.

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. ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame.org and click on the Nominate tag. The next induction will be held Sept. 16, 2023 at the Doubletree Hilton Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO “DRINK FOR PINK.”

FEB. 3 , 7 p.m., Mammoth VS Georgia Swarm game. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Drink for Pink, which supports beast cancer research through Cancer League of Colorado. Call 303-281-9864 for directions on how to purchase tickets.

NATHAN YIP FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA

FEB. 4 , 5-10:30 p.m. - Grand Hyatt Denver Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with a Chino- Latino twist. Join Gala Chairs Dr. Raul & Vivian Murciano for a Lunar New Year’s celebration featuring an Asian and

2023 Mazda CX-50 has striking performance

I really enjoyed the Mazda CX-50 turbo AWD vehicle driven last week. The SUV design and the 227 hp/turbo 2.5L engine, steering wheel paddle shifters, and six-speed Skyactiv transmission made this an exciting drive.

The Mazda CX-50 is a compact all-wheel drive that handles much like a turbo boosted sports car. There is something to driving and handling a smaller vehicle that gets 29 mpg. on freeway fuel economy, handles high speeds, and can fit into a tight parking space.

The CX-50 has a luxury package of options and performance included in the price of $42,300. The “Wind Chill Pearl” paint and 20” black-alloy wheels provide a preview of spirited acceleration and road handling. This all-wheel vehicle has a choice of sport, normal, and off-road drive modes.

Most of my drive centered

on the sport mode on open roads and normal in city traffic. The CX-50 is loaded with safety options and cameras that offer views from every angle. Final assembly is in Madison, AL with Japanese engine and transmission.

The interior is black and brown with leather trimmed seats and with a leather wrapped heated steering wheel. That warm steering

Cuban inspired dinner, lion dancers, a palm reader, Chinese calligrapher, a traditional salad toss and Night Market with music provided by the Colorado Mambo Orchestra. All proceeds benefit The Nathan Yip Foundation, which provides funding for teachers & educational projects in rural Colorado. Tickets: www. Nathanyipfoundation.org Purchase tickets by Jan. 23. Questions? Contact jill@nathanyipfoundation.org

WHAT’S NEW?

After 44 years of sharing public health resources with its neighbors, Arapahoe County, on Wed., Jan. 4, 2023 opened the doors to its own, single-county Public Health department. Visit arapahoegov.com/ health

MAYORS & COMMISSIONERS YOUTH AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN

Deadline: MARCH 3 . A scholarship program for exceptional high school seniors. Visit arapahoegov.com/ youthawards

“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.

“WHAT’S NEW?”

In 2023, get a $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass with your vehicle registration. The Pass includes entry to state parks and protects wildlife, lands and water. Scan the QR Code on page 3 of The Villager for details.

wheel has been nice on chilly mornings. The heated and cooled front and rear seats were really warm and a nice winter feature along with the heated wiper de-icers. With

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agents to determine and obtain necessary death claim forms for life insurance; Social Security at (800) 772-1213, to stop monthly deposits and learn about benefits; Veterans Affairs, to stop monthly checks and learn about benefits; agencies providing pension services to stop monthly checks and obtain claim forms; guardian, conservator or agent under a Power of Attorney, to notify of the death and the end of their responsibilities; employer, to notify of death and to learn about benefits; and post office, to forward mail, if necessary.

While it is not possible to include everything needed when someone dies, it is helpful to establish a relationship with an experienced estate plan attorney early on, to insure that all matters and questions are properly addressed. Seeking your attorney’s advice before you act may help avoid more costly legal fees later, and can insure that you are protected from liability.

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 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.

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the weather features, a spacious trunk space, this CX-50 is ready to head for the mountain ski areas. The rear seat can handle three passengers with adequate leg room.

The ride is firm, with sports car features the car has a firm grip on the road and one can feel the highway imperfections. This is not a large cushy SUV, but compact, fast, quick

sports car steering, and instant turbo acceleration.

Along with the power, the CX-50 is loaded with safety options that are included in the suggested manufacture’s retail price. Some of the favorite safety features include rear cross-traffic warmings and lane keep assist.

A 12-speaker Bose sound system delivers entertainment on the center console 10.25” center console color screen with a center knob control system.

I made friends with the “Wind Chill” model quickly and we drive on some icy roads and high winds together with ease sound footing.

This is a quality SUV model that I would purchase.

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Brown Palace Hotel Tour

BY LISA J. SHULTZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Ihave enjoyed walking around the Brown Palace Hotel on my own several times a year since I was a kid. My mom always took me there to see the holiday decorations in my youth. My dad loved the Ship Tavern restaurant, and we often had lunch there through the years. I particularly like visit-

ing the elegant lobby during the holiday season.

Recently, I decided to take an official tour of the hotel. Located downtown at 321 17th Street, this historic hotel opened in 1892. Public tours for the general public are $20 and available every Wednesday and Saturday at 1:00 pm. Reservations are encouraged by calling the Concierge desk 303-297-3111, ext. 3313. The fee is paid in the Brown Palace Coffee Shop. Private tours are also

available upon request.

The tour is given by delightful, historian Debra Faulkner. She leads the group through the lobby and the Palace Arms restaurant as well as a quick look at Churchill Bar, an iconic smoking lounge. Faulkner then takes the group up the grand staircase for views of afternoon tea and points out various elements of the historic structure. Her knowledge of the hotel’s history is excellent. She re-

counts stories throughout the tour that enrich the experience. Furthermore, she shares with candor the changes the hotel has gone through over the ages such as changing the main entrance location and remodeling to modernize the hotel.

Allow 90-minutes for the tour and self-exploration before and afterwards. I suggest lunch at Ship Tavern before the tour. Ideally make your reservations during the holidays or through

the Stock Show’s closing January 22 since the Christmas decorations remain on display. For more information, visit BrownPalace.com or call 303297-3111.

Lisa J. Shultz is an art and culture columnist for The Villager since 2020. Lisa is a Denver native, and she loves to inspire exploration of the city’s treasures in her book Essential Denver. Find out more about her and her book at LisaJShultz.com.

Photos by Lisa J. Shultz