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Polis makes the case that Coloradans will pay lower property taxes if Proposition HH passes

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On October 23, 9News’ Political Reporter Marshall Zelinger moderated a debate on Proposition HH, which appears on all Colorado ballots currently in voters’ hands.

Proponents for the measure were Governor Jared Polis and national conservative author and economist Arthur Laffler.

Speaking against the measure were State Rep. Rose Pugliese and Advance Colorado’s Michael Fields.

Zelinger opened the discussion by listing the impacts of Prop. HH. If it passes: 1. Property taxes will be lower than they would be

State Rep. Rose Pugliese, Gov. Jared Polis, Advance Colorado’s Michael Fields, and conservative economist Arthur Laffler debated Proposition HH.

If Prop. HH fails, property taxes will go up by a higher amount, potentially an average of 40% in this area. Seniors will not get a property tax discount unless they’ve lived in their

Laffer, who, it was noted is a conservative economist but strongly endorses Prop. HH, made the points that: Lower tax rates are better than Tabor refunds.

Renters will benefit from the reduction in property taxes

by Prop. HH by lower rental rates, as has been shown in Connecticut and California, where similar measures passed. without Prop. HH for the next 10 years. The higher the value of your property, the more you’ll save in taxes.

2. Seniors will be able to get the senior property tax exemption on any property they own and live in, rather than having to live in it for 10 years to qualify for the exemption, as the current law requires.

3. Future Tabor (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) refunds will be lower than they would be without Prop.

HH. The first year, everyone will get the same amount, benefiting those who earn under $99,000.

4. Extra money the state is allowed to keep by raising the Tabor cap will be used for: a) Local governments for lost tax revenue; b) Up to $20 million for rental assistance; c) School districts for lost tax revenue; d) The state education fund.

home for at least 10 years.

Future Tabor refunds will be unaffected thus the more one earns, the higher the amount they will receive.

Fields opened the debate by pointing out that the governor and the general assembly could have cut tax rates without “going after our Tabor refunds.”

Gov. Polis said that Coloradans will pay lower property taxes under Prop.

HH than they would without it. He made the point repeatedly throughout the debate that he believes it is far better to pay less in taxes than to pay higher taxes in the hopes of getting a Tabor refund later. He also noted that the need to pass property tax relief arose because “home values have gone way up,” and, “Without Prop. HH, people are looking at a 40% tax increase.”

He pointed to a Fields’ initiative, Proposition 121 of 2021, that he supported and voters approved. It lowered the state income

tax rate from 4.55% to 4.40%, which, the governor pointed out, also lowered future Tabor refunds by $150.

The governor also asserted that Prop. HH will save Coloradans $9 billion to $13 billion in taxes while it reduces Tabor surpluses by only $2 billion to $3 billion. He said that the data the Republicans have used and publicized is wrong.

Fields’ repeated the view that the “governor and the general assembly” used the idea of cutting property tax rates to raise the Tabor cap.

Zelinger challenged both sides on the wording of ads and mailers used to promote their positions.

He pointed to a mailing sent by GOP State Rep. Lisa Frizell that Fields’ group, Advance Colorado, paid for, that said that Prop.

HH “eliminates Tabor refunds forever and is not property tax relief,” which Zelinger said are untrue statements.

Fields responded that property taxes will go up even if Prop. HH passes, which is not a disputed point due to the large increase in home values. He did not argue that it is not true that property taxes will go up less if Prop. HH passes than if it fails, conceding Zelinger’s point. He also offered a scenario under which Tabor refunds could be reduced by “$5,000 over the next ten years” and eliminated many years from now if certain economic conditions occur.

Zelinger challenged Polis for having changed a public statement from saying that Prop. HH was the “only” way to lower property taxes to the “best” way to do so, a point the governor did not strongly dispute.

When it was pointed out that Fields had asserted that Prop. HH “could drive seniors out of their homes,” Gov. Polis was quick to retort

that Prop. HH is supported

by AARP. Another point made by Fields’ is that the governor and the general assembly knew that property taxes would go up significantly

a robust rebuke, saying he wasn’t getting paid at all, and in fact, paid his own way to travel from his home in Tennessee.

Pugliese raised the point that the governor should call

Another point made by Fields’ is that the governor and the general assembly knew that property taxes would go up significantly when the Gallagher Amendment was repealed in 2020 after being in effect for over 30 years, keeping residential property taxes (artificially) low. They could have done something about it before the huge increase in home values exacerbated the tax increases that they knew were coming but they didn’t. when the Gallagher Amendment was repealed in 2020 after being in effect for over 30 years, keeping residential property taxes (artificially) low. They could have done something about it before the huge increase in home values exacerbated the tax increases that they knew were coming but they didn’t.

Laffer, who, it was noted is a conservative economist but strongly endorses Prop.

HH, made the points that: Lower tax rates are better than Tabor refunds.

Renters will benefit from the reduction in property taxes by Prop. HH by lower rental rates, as has been shown in Connecticut and California, where similar measures passed.

Asked by Zelinger if he was being paid to appear on the panel, Laffer offered

a special session of the general assembly to deal with this problem. Polis said the legislature would be back in January regardless and they could act in any way they see fit but he did not envision them passing a tax measure that would be as helpful to Coloradans as Prop. HH, saving $9 billion to $13 billion.

The governor’s closing argument was that, “Colorado’s booming economy is producing surpluses. We can deliver lower taxes without cutting services.”

Fields and Pugliese’s continuing assertion was that taxes could have been cut without raising the Tabor cap.

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Board candidates have much to learn

Discussing public education with people reveals an odd dichotomy – a majority of Americans have a negative view of education while at the same time viewing their own schools and personal education positively. That’s not surprising in a society which has nothing but contempt for politicians and politics in general while simultaneously re-electing 92% of political incumbents. Americans often criticize every politician and school in the country … except their own.

As ballots were delivered last week, and Coloradans considered local races and statewide initiatives, the school board elections in the south Denver metro area have been drawing attention.

Two local school board candidates have created a website to explain their vision for how they would “fix schools” in their district. For them, it’s pretty easy – just identify the good teachers and have the “not-as-good” teachers simply copy their lesson plans and mimic their behavior after watching a video of the good teacher in action.

There are two problems with this seemingly logical solution – one, it begs the question by suggesting teachers don’t already practice collaboration and modeling as part of their professional development; and two, it’s already been proven not to work.

Back in 2012, the Gates Foundation had a similar idea called the Measures of Effective Teaching.

Gates spent $600 million trying to identify, quantify, and replicate what it means to be a good teacher.

After several years of study, the Rand Corporation concluded the experiment simply made no difference. That makes sense when looked at practically. For example, we’ve all watched master chefs work culinary magic on the Food Network yet failed to replicate those dinners ourselves.

Most of us understand that watching a master do something successfully and even following the exact recipe for the dish does not always work out so well in our home kitchens.

Comparing schools and districts can also be misleading, though some candidates like to do that in their campaigns. Case in point: the stark contrast in test scores at two middle schools in the Cherry Creek District – The Challenge School and Prairie Middle School. Challenge, for voters who are unaware, is a magnet school for gifted and academically advanced students.

It’s not a neighborhood school any student can attend, but instead a “magnet” which draws top students from around the district. Students must apply and are tested for advanced abilities prior to admission. By contrast, Prairie is a neighborhood school that serves any student in its boundaries.

Additionally, it’s worth noting the poverty rate for Challenge is

13% whereas the poverty rate at Prairie is 71%. Poverty is a significant consideration in judging schools for one simple reason –

the most significant and accurate metric for predicting academic success is the socioeconomic status of the parents. Wealthier students simply perform better in school than students living in poverty. There are myriad reasons for the disparity, and while it doesn’t suggest poor students cannot be academically successful, it does warrant close consideration.

All school board members

and candidates are rightfully concerned about test scores.

That said, there’s never been a time all students achieve at or above grade level. In 2002, Congress and President Bush passed an education reform bill with a goal that 100% of students would be proficient by 2014. Clearly, that didn’t happen, for it’s only in fiction like Garrison Keillor’s famous town of Lake Wobegon that “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” And regarding literacy scores, it’s worth remembering that Rudolph Flesch published “Why Johnny Can’t Read” in America way back in 1955.

We should admire anyone willing to run for public office in hopes of improving their communities. However, we should also expect all candidates and elected officials to have deep familiarity with the schools they would

represent. I urge all candidates for local school boards to begin by becoming actively involved in their schools. For example, they should spend time attending accountability meetings at the school and district level, as well as board meetings and the PTCO. In fact, I would like to see school board members actually work in schools. I believe it would be enlightening if school board members were expected to have a substitute teacher license and work in the schools of their community at least one day a month. As one school board candidate acknowledged during a recent public forum, “I’m still learning a lot about the district.”

Spending actual time in schools is a good place to start.

Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village.

He blogs at A Teacher’s View and can be found on Twitter @ mmazenko. You can email him at mmazenko@gmail.com

There’s never been a time all students achieve at or above grade level … for it’s only in fiction like Garrison Keillor’s famous town of Lake Wobegon that “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.”

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The summer rains left us a rich reward in the health of our trees, shrubs, and flowers. Driving around Arapahoe County this past week the trees are beautiful with colors of yellow, gold and red.

Thankfully the leaves are starting to shed and hopefully will be gone before the first snowfall that usually hits about Halloween.

Mother Nature has a cruel, but effective way, to trim foliage by breaking off tree limbs.

No need to head to the high country where colors are starting to fade with cool weather and snow flurries. Just take a drive down University, Quincy, Holly, et. al. and you will gasp at the beauty of the trees and flowers.

Joyce Kilmer describes the trees so eloquently: TREES

by Joyce Kilmer “I think that I shall never see A Poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast.

A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to

pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree.”

“Trees” by Joyce Kilmer was written in February 1913 and was first published in Poetry: A magazine of verse. It was then included in Trees and Other Poems,” one of Kilmer’s most popular volumes. *** In Arapahoe County and statewide, voters are confronted by some difficult decisions regarding the upcoming referendums on the Nov. 7 ballot. Statewide, Proposition HH asks if we want lower taxes by voting “yes.” However, there is far more behind Proposition HH than the poorly worded ballot question.

Several months ago, property assessments rocketed skyward, which means nearly every proper-

ty owner in the state just be a public relations will pay higher taxes in figure for the city. As a 2024. Propositoin HH, former legislator, state while promoting a way treasurer, combat veteran, to reduce the sting of and U.S. congressman, that inevitable tax hike, he wants to lead Aurora also contains wording forward. that when investigated BY BOB SWEENEY Aurora has a city does just the opposite. Approval manager form of government, the of Prop. HH would give property last one came from Tulsa, OK. owners a year of reduced, limited He’s left, and the city council will relief from the large forthcoming be hiring another stranger to mantax hike. However, at the same age the city where Mike has lived time, HH’s passage will mean his entire life. It is unusual for an the state will keep most of your elected public servant to want to future TABOR refunds while do more, not less. Mike failed in your property taxes will rise again his awkward attempt to increase beginning in 2025. the duties of mayor of the city.

As one pundit explained it, “Prop. HH is like someone reach- He observes the disparity of some city council members and wants ing around your back and taking to make the third largest city in $100 out of your wallet while Colorado the best city in the state. handing you a $5 bill explaining, Aurora is the major city in Arapa“It’s good for you.” hoe Co. and has land use that can Voters are usually wise and stretch to Kansas. Mayor duties when you don’t understand the should be meaningful and powissue it is usually best to vote erful, answering to local voters at “NO.” each election. Coffman should have been given that opportuni*** I’ve known Mike Coffman for ty to really lead his hometown forward. At least vote for him over 40 years. He is a dedicated to continue as mayor and be a public servant and should easily positive force in city government. be re-elected Mayor of Aurora.

VOTE FOR MIKE. Mike wanted to do more than

Understanding the relationship between Federal Reserve monetary policy and your freedom Banks are the instrument through which the Federal Reserve enacts its Monetary Policy.

It doesn’t mater whether we want to play that role or not. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) sets Monetary policy and those in the banking industry must follow.

Banks are the instrument, but Fed decision’s affect every aspect of the economy.

For instance, if the FOMC decides to drive interest rates up, banks must try to follow or get crushed by market forces. Shortly after rate increases, the consumer feels two things: income on checking accounts gets better but the cost of their loans goes up, eventually.

There is always a lag between FOMC policy decisions and the effect of those decisions. However, banks, consumers and the market will be forced to react to those monetary decisions. I may not agree with what the Fed does, but never bet against them. They will drive markets.

Increased interest rates depresses the market because the cost of borrowing gets higher. That is the Fed’s intent under current monetary policy. It is a blunt tool that bludgeons the private marketplace into recession. And it is a powerful tool.

Further, the rate at which the Fed increases interest has a powerful, and in this case, destructive effect on the private market.

Remember the lag time between Fed rate increases and bank implementation thereof? Well, banks have obligations to depositors and borrower (time deposits and loan agreements) that we must honor.

Rapid rate increases crush bank margins during the adjustment

period. Banks will adjust but the process is painful.

We should ask if rate increases are appropriate and if they address the cause of inflation. The Fed thinks so, but a lot of us in the private sector, don’t. To answer this question, we need to go a little deeper into monetary policy implementation.

So, we just talked about one of the tools the Federal Reserve has, namely interest rates. There is another tool at their disposal. It is a bit more difficult to understand, but is extremely powerful at shaping entire economies.

That second tool is the supply of money, what bankers and economists call liquidity. And as its name implies, it is like the flow of water. Riverbanks control the flow of water nicely, when the increase is gradual. But when the Fed increases the supply of money by tenfold, the river becomes a raging torrent and inundates its banks. Seeing the metaphor? We bankers again implement monetary policy and try to contain the flow of money, but when the Fed opens the floodgates, we all get inundated.

Money supply is a subtle, but powerful tool. In 2008, the Federal Reserve implemented a strange policy called Quantitative Easing (QE.) Basically they printed mon-

ey. They increased the supply of money in the economy tenfold.

And once again, the magnitude was astonishing. When it was all done, the Fed had printed over $8 Trillion dollars. That’s not a river, it’s a tidal wave. To see what excess liquidity can do to a bank look at the failure SVB. We don’t see the money supply increase in our daily lives, but we are certainty feeling its effect.

For instance, the price of fuel, groceries, services has all gone up tremendously. We call it inflation.

This coin, inflation, has two sides, the other is devaluation. They are same, but only appear to be different depending on our perspective.

Devaluation of the buying power of our dollar is caused by the Fed printing too much money.

Think QE. Every dollar printed in excess of the amount required to provide liquidity to our economy, devalues every other dollar in circulation. Devaluation of buying power is the cause of inflation.

You are required to spend more dollars today to purchase goods.

Then why is the Fed using interest rate to quell inflation?

Clearly, rates are not the cause.

The massive supply of money they printed a decade ago, is. The Fed will argue they reduced money supply by a trillion dollars. Commendable. But they have another $7 trillion to go before we have any hope of controlling inflation.

At this rate, we have at least another seven years. Can the economy stand another seven years?

My intent is not to get down on the FOMC’s case. They all mean well. But perhaps they need to re-adjust their thinking. The two schools of economic thought are stark and divergent.

The first school suggests that

more federal involvement is better. They believe the government can serve the needs of the many and provide stability, safety. Our entire nation has been in this mode steadily for 100 years since Woodrow Wilson was President.

How are we doing now?

Government is in control, but everything else is out of control.

Increasing interest rates, as the preferred method of controlling inflation, ignores the cause and the solution to our depressed economy and price inflation.

Which brings us to the other method of economic thinking.

The counterpoint to a government-centric nation is an individual-centric nation. The solution to inflation requires a reduction in government spending. The mechanics of reduced spending are complex, requiring both the legislative and administrative branches along with Fed policy.

That means Fiscal and Monetary Policy aligned to reduce debt, by reducing spending. A significant reduction in government spending would allow the Federal Reserve to more aggressively address inflation (which is devaluation of the buying power of the dollar) by reducing the supply of money. That act would reduce the amount of debt with which our nation and all citizens, are burdened.

This is the individual-centric economic policy.

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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CCSD forum draws sharp differences between candidates ESTABLISHED 1978

In the fifth of six forums for candidates for the Cherry Creek Schools (CCSD) Board of Education, candidates took off the gloves. Ashley Verville, CCSD director of communications, moderated the discussion held at Eaglecrest High School in Centennial on October 3rd.

There are competitive races in two of the three CCSD Director Districts that will choose a board member on November 7.

Incumbent Anne Egan is being challenged by Steve McKenna in Director District A. Incumbent Angela Garland is facing off with Scott Graves in Director District C. All candidates in all director districts run at-large.

The forum began with Verville reading a series of statements and asking candidates to indicate whether they agreed or disagreed with them. That was followed by specific questions that were directed to candidates for one or both districts.

All the candidates agreed that they support student-based health centers and the soon-toopen CCSD mental health facility, Traverse Academy.

All the candidates acknowledged that it is the role of the superintendent to manage the day-to-day operations of the school district.

Although he said earlier, “I’m running for the board because our district is leaving too many students behind. Recent test scores show that half of our students are not at grade level in the English language arts and 60% are not in math,” McKenna rose his hand to indicate he agreed that, “I believe CCSD provides an excellent academic environment for our children.”

Only Graves disagreed with that statement.

Graves was also the only candidate of the four who disagreed that, “CCSD is fiscally transparent and responsible with its funds,” and, “Hiring more teachers of color to reflect the demographic makeup of our student body is an important goal.”

Verville posed the question, “There has been some suggestion that Cherry Creek Schools is failing children…Our graduation rate is 91% and graduation requires seat time, credits, and the passing of a competency-based measure like the SAT. How do you explain this inconsistency?”

McKenna responded, “I can’t…There’s a disconnect there in my mind.”

Egan said, “Test scores are one moment in time...In terms of graduation, 91% is exceptional and we do not graduate anyone out of this district without them having the requirements that they need.”

The question was asked, “Do you think school districts

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Graves responded, “I do believe that representation is important but I don’t believe it’s as important as just making sure we have the best person possible. I don’t think there should be a quota or litmus test about the color of someone’s skin.”

Later, Garland responded to Graves, “You automatically went to quotas and lower standards…When you assume that people of color—or when a district is reflective—that there’s (an) implication that there’s quotas and lower standards.

That is very wrong and that is incorrect.”

It didn’t take long for Graves to respond, “My opponent (implied) that I think that teachers of color aren’t as qualified. That is a dirty lie and I’m horrified that she would…twist my words in that way.”

The question was asked, “For those who haven’t been part of a school…invested in a committee position, how do you feel that you have the knowledge, insight, and ability to know what is happening in schools?” followed by, “What is the biggest issue you feel we need to work on and how would you propose that we address this issue?”

McKenna said, “We need to return our focus to teaching children basic academics…I haven’t been in the classroom a lot in the last 25 years…but I’m a very fast learner and I’ve been successful...”

Egan responded, “I don’t know how you come in cold to a school district, especially a school district like Cherry Creek, a highly performing destination district with 53,000 students and 9,000 staff and have not served on anything and not

have had any committee experience or anything like that.”

Challenging his opponent, McKenna said, “At last week’s forum, Director Egan stated, ‘We do not offer books that are not age-appropriate.’” He then held up papers which he said showed that five CCSD elementary schools had an audio book available to students which was sexual in nature and not age-appropriate for elementary school.

Egan addressed her opponent directly, “When you talk about age-appropriate books, your book is out now. We know.

That’s been in the news.” (She was referring to his memoir that includes recounting an inappropriate incident in McKenna’s past that was sexual in nature).

Garland said, “I have receipts. I have been active in this community since I landed here. I have an advanced degree but…when I went to my child’s parent-teacher conference (I learned) about what I call the Cherry Creek alphabet soup,” referring to the multiple committees that go by acronyms, like DAC, the District Accountability Committee…I think they (Graves and McKenna) lack the standards and experience to serve because they admittedly have not been a part of any of those groups to even be a truthful critic of them.” She named, “the way that this state funds public education,” as an important issue that needs to be fixed.

In his response, Graves referred back to his experience as a band teacher in another state before being laid off and changing careers. He said he would “make it easier for parents to understand the processes.”

Asked why he and Graves were running for the school board as a block, McKenna said he met Graves, “when I was recruited to run for the board by some friends…We realized we agreed on a lot of things and shared a lot of values.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Voters are fooled by the language – Vote NO on Proposition HH Michael Fields discusses the serious issue facing Colorado, Prop HH, with Cherry Creek Republican Women “This is a crisis situation affecting seniors (who are key to this election), renters and those on fixed incomes and will take away TABOR in the long run! The more people know, the more support goes down for Prop HH,” said Michael Fields whose credentials are extensive including former state director of Americans for Prosperity and political analyst for FOX31 Denver. The adjunct professor of American Politics, graduate of Valparaiso University with his J.D. earned from the University of Colorado cited misleading promoters of Prop HH. “The same people are behind every tax INCREASE,” he said. “For the continuation of Prop CC, the voters said NO!” He emphasized turn out matters. Who shows up – wins!

He called for action: Talk about it. Vote. Vote Early. ”The legislature and Governor Polis want you to think this is your only option. They could call a special session and fix it tomorrow.”

LEFT: Keynote speaker Michaels Fields (president of the think tank Advance Colorado Institute) with CCRW 2nd VP Lynne Cottrell RIGHT: Designer of patriotic fashion (for Love of America) Betsy Wiersma, CCRW Board Member Linda Tweedy Photos by Scottie Iverson

CCRW President Evie Ashmore (center) issued checks from the Small Donor Committee established by Cherry Creek Republican Women to these candidates in attendance: Rick Rome (running for Centennial City Council District 2), Andrew Spaulding (running for Centennial City Council District 1), Scott Graves (running for Cherry Creek School Board At Large District C) and Steve McKenna running for Cherry Creek School Board At Large District A)

Deborah Flora presents insights from The Border: exposing the real causes and inspiring real solutions to America’s southern invasion to Douglas County Republican Women

“Finish the wall! That’s all we have to do. Our neighbors are now even saying maybe the wall is a good idea.” – Deborah Flora

Former Colorado Senate President Bill Cadman, Lone Tree Mayor Pro Tem Wynne Shaw, Castle Pines Councilwoman Deborah Mulvey, DCRW Recording Secretary Susan Squyer, State Rep. Anthony Hartsook

She’s been there. She has broadcast live from there. She has seen the other side. She knows the first responders had to clean up the streets before President Biden’s press conference and Juarez, Mexico tents cleared for photo ops. “We need clarity (call it what it is - narcoterrorists controlling Mexico), common sense, conviction (elect people who will stand up to Washington, D.C.) and courage. Walls separate world views.” She described Colorado as a “border state,” as the drug distribution capitol of the country. (#1 in car theft, #2 in violent crime.) “We are in a war. Act like it! Do something,” she said. Among more of the frightening statistics she quoted - terror watch list apprehensions are only 25%.

ABOVE, LEFT: Keynote speaker Deborah Flora (award-winning filmmaker, producer, 710 KNUS radio host and more on the front line fighting for parental rights and educational freedom) and DCRW/CFRW President Barbara Piper LEFT: Seated: LaFawn Biddle, Beth Sorrese, Virginia Pfeiffer Standing: Shelly Bauer, Lynn Pender, Linda Fankboner, Kay Burke, Patty Young, Susan Stiff

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Dr. Dusty - Noise Exposure: How to Protect Our Precious Hearing

Q: Dr. Dusty, let’s talk about protecting our ears from noise.

Why is this such an important topic?

A: Well, it’s important for many reasons which we will get into, but it is also a timely topic because October is National Protect Your Hearing Month! Our mission at Columbine Hearing Care is “Keeping you connected to the people and moments that matter most.” We do this by helping our patients to restore their hearing through prescription hearing devices and auditory rehabilitation. But we also teach our patients how to protect their precious sense of hearing, and part of that education revolves around noise exposure.

Q: What exactly is noise exposure, and how is it measured?

A: Noise exposure refers to the level of loudness and duration of exposure to sounds that can be potentially harmful to human health.

It is typically measured in decibels (dB), which quantifies the intensity of a sound.

Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can pose health risks.

Q: What are the common sources of noise exposure in our daily lives?

A: Noise exposure can come from various sources, including traffic, industrial machinery, construction sites, concerts, and even household appliances.

Occupational settings, such as factories and construction sites, are common sources of high-intensity noise.

Q: What are the health effects of noise exposure, and how does it impact our well-being?

A: Noise exposure can lead to a range of health issues.

Short-term exposure to loud noises can cause temporary hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Chronic

noise exposure is associated with permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, increased stress levels, sleep disturbances, cardiovascular problems, and even cognitive impairments.

Q: How can we determine safe noise exposure levels, and what are the typical decibel levels associated with everyday activities?

A: Safe noise exposure levels depend on the duration of exposure. In general, sounds below 70 dB are considered safe for prolonged exposure, while sounds above 85 dB may lead to hearing damage if experienced for an extended period. Everyday activities, such as a conversation or listening to music at moderate volumes, typically fall within the safe range. But activities such as concerts, loud engines, and power tools are often louder than 85 dB. There are several free smartphone apps that act as sound level meters and can tell you the decibel level of the sounds in your environment. I highly recommend downloading one of these apps and checking the sound level whenever you feel that the surrounding sounds are very loud. If you measure a sound level of 85 dB or greater, you need to wear earplugs or limit the amount of time you spend in that situation.

Q: What can individuals do to prevent noise-induced hearing loss, especially in noisy environments?

A: To protect your hearing, use ear protection like earmuffs or earplugs when exposed to loud sounds.

In occupational settings, employers should implement engineering controls and provide personal protective equipment to reduce noise exposure. At Columbine Hearing Care, we can make custom noise plugs that are

specifically designed for different situations such as industrial noise, sleep, or music. Foam earplugs are readily available in all drugstores.

However, when using foam earplugs, it is important to compress them fully and insert the deeply in order to receive optimal noise protection.

Q: How does noise exposure contribute to stress, and what are the associated health risks?

A: Noise-induced stress triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol.

Chronic stress is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental health problems.

Reducing noise exposure can help alleviate these health risks.

Q: How do employers ensure hearing protection for their workers, and why is it important?

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One of my friends found a vintage Gilbert “Whirlbeater” Hand Mixer at an estate sale and gave it to me. Even the tested recipes and instructions were still with this vintage find.

It included recipes for butter cakes, frosting, sauces, pudding and fillings. It made me stop and wonder about history of these everyday kitchen tools. I usually use my kitchen appliances and never even think about when they were patented or who came up with the idea.

The mixer with rotating parts was patented in 1856 by a tinner (or tinplate worker) in Baltimore Maryland. In 1857 the whisk was patented in England and in 1859 a handturned rotary egg beater was patented by the Dover Stamping Company and became a classic American brand. Between 1870 and 1890, Dover made 4 million egg beaters. One of the popular whipped dessert recipes featured gelatin,

whipped cream, banana and gelatin and the ad said “When It’s Ladies’ Night Make a Real Hit by Serving This”.

The first mixer with electric motor is thought to be the one invented by American Rufus Eastman in 1885.The retro brands enticed the cooks with ads that said “The gift that beats everything”, “cut your mixing time in half ”, and “make every pot and pan a mixing bowl”. These new inventions were hoping to speed up a “laborious and fatiguing operation”.

However, some cookery experts didn’t think highly of new-fangled devices.

I have to admit I am usually more focused on removing the beaters and licking the cake batter and cookie dough than thinking about the engineers, designers, and creative minds behind these time-saving devices. I also think I might try some of these vintage recipes! I will let you know which one is the best in one of my next articles.

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GV District Two residents say they’ve been excluded by their city council representatives and it’s time for a change “We don’t want to see this area changed entirely.

We saw how We met Beth and Neal King, six-year residents of Highlands Ranch the Landmark Towers in Greenwood Village District listened to their Two, at a meet-and-greet residents and event on October 16 for GV District Two city council did responsible candidates Mike Lopez and Michail Sidorov. The Kings development. told The Villager they were Nothing has there to support Lopez and Sidorov because, “We feel happened here. very excluded from the city, from the community. This We can’t even city council is very excluget a sidewalk GV District Two City Council sionary. They are focused on one particular part of from here at the candidate Michail Sidorov Greenwood Village, one demographic, and it’s been exLandmark to the Mike Lopez and Michael tremely frustrating to us.” will listen to ideas Orchard Light Rail Sidorov Neal explained, “I like about responsible developthe environment, or we station that is right ment.” wouldn’t have been here in Mike Lopez is a Colothe first place. We are Littlerado native and partner at nearby because ton natives and we’ve lived Plante Moran in IT strategic our current in Greenwood Village for planning. Michail Sidorov years,” continuing, “We are a from the Ukraine and representatives hails suburb of a major metropolis a graduate of Lehigh Uniitan area, but it’s not repretreat us like we versity, a former investment sented that way.” Beth added, and current Regional are not part of banker, “We want to see responsible Director for Datasite. development. We are watchLopez listed “transpar‘The Village.’ ing what’s going on around ency and inclusion of the us. Here, we are treated like community” as reasons he We believe second-class citizens.”

Sidorov are running Mike Lopez and and Neal continued, “We don’t for city council, explaining, want to see this area changed council doesn’t let the Michael Sidorov “This entirely. We saw how Highcitizens speak at their study lands Ranch listened to their will listen to ideas sessions. They don’t have residents and did responsible or task forces about responsible committees development. Nothing has that include the community. happened here. We can’t Two residents in development.” District even get a sidewalk from Greenwood Hills, as well as here at the Landmark to the – Neal King, six- The Landmark, have told us Orchard Light Rail station feel like their voices hayear resident of they that is right nearby because ven’t been heard.” our current representatives He cited the refusal of the the Landmark current treat us like we are not part city council to inof ‘The Village.’ We believe clude the Landmark Towers Towers

GV District Two City Council candidate Mike Lopez

in the city’s trash pick-up services that are extended to other condo and townhome developments as well as single-family homes, as an example of the council’s failure to consider input from residents.

He also pointed to standing GV committees on revenue, infrastructure, and the comprehensive plan as being comprised solely of council members and city staff, with no residents invited to participate.

Lopez also noted that citywide citizen surveys that used to be sent out every two years have not been sent to residents “for several years.”

We checked and found out that the last GV citizen survey was sent early in 2018, more than five years ago.

Lopez said, “We want to bring the surveys back so we can get input from people and respond to their needs and requests from the city,” adding that GV has not

Tom Lee, managing director of Newmark, has completed lease transactions representing over 15 million square feet in the Denver region over his 36year career. He is also the Congressional District Six Rep.for Great Outdoors Colorado.

focused on sustainability, failing to adopt a composting initiative, promote electric vehicles, or add trees to retail and office areas, nor have they focused on alternative transportation management, including commuter buses, bikes, and scooters, as have others in the tech center area.

Lopez explained, “So many of us live and work in this area. We want to make it easier not to hop in the car every time we need to go somewhere, creating more congestion between Belleview and Orchard and the other thoroughfares in the city. Right now, the city has one car in its entire fleet that is electric. Everything else runs on gas. We want to make the city greener. There

said is bringing a criminal element to the Greenwood Hills area.

Kristin Howard, a Landmark HOA board member and head of the HOA’s security committee, responded that the committee had met with GV police about that building and, “They said people break in Nancy Oberman speaking with Neal King there. They standing behind her. told us they clear are many federal grants it out once a week…The ofavailable to help with that, ficer mentioned they found but no one has looked into two men in there recently them.”

District Two resident Nan- who had warrants out for them for murder.” cy Oberman asked what was Ian Bird, Landmark HOA going on with the (empty) president, raised the issue Marilyn Hickey building on of the land use bill that was Orchard Road, which she proposed but lost in the 2023 legislative session. He said it would have “taken local zoning away from localities and given it to the state.”

Pointing to the ten-acre property directly south of the Landmark Towers, Bird shared, “It (the bill) lost this time but it will come back again. As long as that land is vacant, if it does pass, we are going to lose control as a local community over what is developed there. That’s another reason this election is so important, to make sure that it has reasonable development as soon as possible so the state does not take it out of our hands and it is developed the way they want to, without our control.”

Sidorov told the 50-person crowd that had come to listen that he decided to run for city council, “because of the lack of any positive improvement around our district. The land behind us, the buildings behind us, are either empty, in bankruptcy, or in disrepair.

The empty Marilyn Hickey church serves as a base for transient folks. It creates crime issues in our community that have to be addressed.”

He also agreed with the point previously made by Ian Bird about the land use bill that failed last legislative session, noting, “If it comes back and gets signed into law, we have a significant risk that something will be built next to us that we may not like…I would like to incentivize development and redevelopment in GV District Two. I would work with developers, have a conversation so we could find a middle ground and see something built

“So many of us live and work in this area. We want to make it easier not to hop in the car every time we need to go somewhere, creating more congestion between Belleview and Orchard and the other thoroughfares in the city. Right now, the city has one car in its entire fleet that is electric.

Everything else runs on gas. We want to make the city greener. There are many federal grants available to help with that, but no one has looked into them.”

- Mike Lopez, GV District Two City Council candidate

Greenwood Hills residents Brenda and Peter Lush

that we could all use and be proud of. Previous proposals were rejected because of fear of traffic. I would try to work with developers to create walkable spaces with mixed use; restaurants on the first floor, offices and some residential above so that folks could live and work in the same area. That would decrease traffic, as long as it’s done with (reasonable height and density).”

Peter and Brenda Lush, residents of the Greenwood Hills neighborhood, who were there to voice their support for Lopez and Sidorov, said that it has been really important to them and their neighbors for years, “to get a coordinated plan for the development of Orchard Station to make it a gathering place,” but they had been told that, “We did a survey. People don’t want a gathering place.” Said Peter, “Maybe the people who have lived here 40 and 50 years don’t want change and that’s why they don’t like Landmark, but we’ve been here in Greenwood Hills 12 years, and we have a lot of neighbors who, like us, would like to see some planned, strategic development that would benefit the community.”

Tom Lee, executive managing director at Newmark Global Commercial Real Estate Services and appointed Congressional District Six representative for Great Outdoors Colorado, was there to add his voice of support for Lopez and Sidorov.

He said that the campaign to defeat planned, strategic development in Orchard Station six years ago was led by current GV District Two Councilmembers Kerber and Ingebretsen, and, “The development that would have happened if that had passed would have been incredibly positive and it would not have brought ‘the wrong element’ to GV, which the Save Our Village campaign tried

Photos by Freda Miklin

Ian Bird, Landmark HOA president, raised the issue of the land use bill that was proposed but lost in the 2023 legislative session. He said it would have “taken local zoning away from localities and given it to the state.”

Pointing to the ten-acre property directly south of the Landmark Towers, Bird shared, “It (the bill) lost this time but it will come back again. As long as that land is vacant, if it does pass, we are going to lose control as a local community over what is developed there. That’s another reason this election is so important, to make sure that it has reasonable development as soon as possible so the state does not take it out of our hands and it is developed the way they want to, without our control.” to portray,” adding, “Transit stops can be a very important element of a community.”

He too noted, “There is a homeless community at the (Marilyn Hickey) church that is a problem that the city council is not taking care of properly,” closing his remarks with, “This is an incredibly important election.

The people who want to get re-elected (Kerber and Ingebretsen) totally (cheated) us.”

Kara Plender, a Landmark resident who got no response from anyone when she testified before the GV City Council on October 17, 2022 and asked that they revisit a decision made on January 3, 2022 to not consider adding Landmark to the citywide trash program, said, “As you know, Greenwood Village does not pick up our trash…

We are part of District Two and we need to be represent-

ed also.”

Plender also shared that, according to the former Landmark HOA president, John Herbers, Landmark is the only HOA in all of Greenwood Village that contributes more to the city budget than the cost of the services it receives.

KieAnn Brownell, another resident, echoed a similar theme, saying, “I’m so excited that Mike Lopez and Misha Sidorov have stepped up and shown their willingness to represent all of District Two, not just the Landmark.

It’s not OK that The Landmark is overlooked and ignored by the Greenwood Village City Council.”

Ballots for GV City Council were mailed to voters beginning October 16 and are due back by November 7. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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GVPD is seeking murder suspect Justin Kyle Kautz

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On Thursday, October 19, Greenwood Village Police issued a statement that they had “made an attempt to contact two shoplifting suspects at 4:25 p.m. on Oct. 19, 2023, outside of the Sierra Trading Post, 5910 S. University Blvd.

The suspects were sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot and fled as soon as officers attempted to make contact. The suspect vehicle struck multiple vehicles in the parking lot while attempting to flee westbound on Orchard Road.

One of the suspects was apprehended and transported to a local hospital due to injuries sustained when attempting to flee.”

Two days later, GVPD notified the public that they are attempting to locate Justin Kyle Kautz, a 39-year-old white male, 5’9”, 180 pounds, with brown eyes, close cropped hair, and a goatee, describing him as a “suspect wanted for first-degree murder that occurred October 19 in the parking lot of 5910 S. University Blvd.” Police also noted that “Kautz is considered dangerous and was last

Photos of murder suspect Justin Kautz released by the Greenwood Village Police Department.

seen driving a 2008 black colored Chevrolet Impala LTZ,” and asked citizens to, “call 911 or the local authority if you know his whereabouts.”

Photos of the suspect made available by GVPD are shown here.

This is an active investigation thus no other details are available. Anyone with any

information about this case is asked to contact GVPD Commander Joe Bradley, Public Information Officer, at 303994-9409 or jbradley@greenwoodvillage.com. A possible reward may be available for actionable information that leads to suspect Kautz’ arrest. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

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The Cyberbullying Research A child’s job is to attend Center reports that in 2019 school and to be successful in in Colorado 65.8% of youth that endeavor. That includes stated they have been bullied academic grades, sports, soin the last 30 days. (That is up cial status and friendships. almost 15% in three years.)

Failing at one or more of This is a harrowing problem these can be absolutely humilthat can create trauma and iating. It is often challenging negative impacts for everyone for a child to verbalize they involved which includes the are being bullied. Listening is target, the child engaging in key and asking open-ended,

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Halloween Party Raises Money for Metro Denver Cats & Kittens in Need Halloween has become its own season! As soon as the calendar turns October the pumpkins, orange and purple lights, witchy décor, and scary animatronics adorn almost every lawn and porch! It’s the second largest retail holiday of the year, second only to Christmas. The excitement for this holiday was apparent this past weekend at a Halloween party called “Denver’s Black Cat Ball”. The inaugural event, hosted by the non-profit The Feline Fix at the Denver Art Museum saw over 300 people dress up in costumes, dance it up, and come together to raise money for this small non-profit doing big things for Denver’s most vulnerable cat population.

Hosted by Colorado & Company’s Claudia Garofalo, guests enjoyed the live music of the band Blinker Fluid, dancing, a costume contest, specialty drinks, and ultimately raised over $75,000 for the homeless and free-roaming cats and kittens around Metro Denver in need.

Event guests Mary Kate, CJ, and Sage

The organization began as a mobile spay and neuter unit 20 years ago and has evolved into a bricks and mortar spay/neuter clinic. It exists to champion the welfare of all cats, but especially the most vulnerable by concentrating on four important areas: low-cost spay and neuter bi-weekly affordable wellness days dedicated to providing health care checks, vaccinations, and microchips to underserved cats and their owners who may not be able to afford veterinary care otherwise humane trap-neuter-return (TNR) rescuing stray kittens and puting them in foster care, where they are given the medical care and love they need before being adopted into a loving home

You can help this small organization by scheduling your Colorado Gives Day gift for The Feline Fix as of November 1st. Simply visit ColoradoGivesDay.org and enter “The Feline Fix” in the search bar. You can also support them any time at TheFelineFix.org.

The Feline Fix is one of Colorado's leading spay/neuter resources for free roaming "community" cats and other vulnerable or under-resourced cats and kittens. To date they have prevented the births of hundreds of thousands of unwanted litters of kittens in metro Denver and its surrounding areas. They cannot do this alone and need the public’s help to continue this mission.

The Feline Fix’s Stacey Baum, Colorado & Company’s ClaudiaGarofalo, and The Gala Team auctioneer Michael Faith

The organization is just about to celebrate spay or neuter number 50,000!

The organization relies solely on the support of its donors to continue to provide these important programs. Every gift truly makes a life-saving difference in the fight to end the needless suffering of these poor animals.

With Colorado Gives Day just around the corner, this small budget non-profit depends on the “giving season” to ensure their surgery days continue to be available each week for both rescue organizations and the general public alike seeking low-cost spay/neuter and resources that may otherwise be unaffordable.

Executive Director Lynn White and her husband, Robert

Fundraising efforts throughout the holiday season also give The Feline Fix the ability to support the homeless, sick, and/or bottle baby kittens while in foster care. Many have expensive medical needs that must be addressed prior to adoption.

And this organization advocates for every cat and kitten that enters their care.

Guests enjoying the party

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How the Colorado construction defects law has reduced the housing supply

The September event of the Engineering-Architecture-Construction-Trades (En.A.C.T.) group of the South Metro Denver Chamber, held at Rodizio Grill DTC, featured T.J. Carvis, AIA, LEED AP, with Gresham Smith architecture and engineering. His topic was the “history, impacts, and potential future revisions of Construction Defects legislation in the State of Colorado.”

According to burnhamlaw.com (Burnham), “Colorado has been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and this growth has led to a flood of construction projects. With a boom in construction inevitably comes an increase in lawsuits related to construction defects.”

Carvis told the En.A.C.T. group, the “Construction Defect Action Reform Act” (“CDARA”) was first enacted by the state legislature in 2001, then amended in 2003, and again in 2007, 2010, 2017, and 2021.

According to Burnham, the original goal of the legislation was, “to address valid construction defect and design claims, while also protecting construction companies from frivolous or obsolete claims.”

CDARA allows a claim to be brought against a “construction professional” for any defect in the design or construction of a structure. One issue is that the definition of a construction professional includes individuals from a wide variety of fields, including architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, builders, builder vendors, engineers, and inspectors.

Although crafted with good intentions, CDARA has a complicated timeline and claims and court cases have raised so many questions about how this law is to be applied, that few for-sale multi-family products are built in Colorado, exacerbating the housing shortage, because the average single-family home in our state costs $600,000, a figure well out of reach for most first-time homebuyers. If condos are not available as an alternative, many would-be buyers are forced to rent.

A construction defect claim begins with the Notice of Claim (NOC) which describes the problem. The professional against whom the NOC is filed must inspect the claimed defect in the property between 30 and 60 days after receiving it, if it’s residential property. After the 60 days, the party accused of causing the defect has 30 days to offer a way to settle the issue. Then the property owner has 15 days to accept the offer. If the offer isn’t accepted, a lawsuit can be filed. If the property owner wins the suit, CDARA provides how damages are calculated, depending on the circumstances.

If that timeline isn’t complicated enough, the rules around the statute of limitations will suffice. They require a claim to be brought within two years of when

This chart shows how condo construction has dropped due to increased costs for consultants to ensure every phase of work and insurance for developers and builders due to the increased risk of litigation.

T.J. Carvis, AIA LEED AP is a project executive with Gresham Smith.

the defect was detected or should have been detected.

But wait, there’s more. Colorado law also provides a “statute of repose,” which begins when construction is substantially completed. It runs for six years but can be extended to eight years under some conditions.

Colorado Lawyer (cl.cobar. org) raises the question, what if the owner of a multistory residential structure notices a potential construction defect early in the construction of the building, and the subcontractor and the architect blame each other? Should the owner stop the building mid-construction to begin the 75-day NOC process before beginning repairs so as to preserve his right to have the problem fixed? Is it worth the cost and potential lost time on the project?

That brings up the question of whether a construction defect only falls under CDARA when the building is substantially completed, since that is the stage of construction on which the law seems focused.

According to Colorado Lawyer, “Two district courts have held that CDARA’s NOC applies to claims against a construction professional arising during the course of construction, while a third district court reached the opposite conclusion.”

En A.C.T.’s speaker, T.J. Carvis, explained the problem with the construction defects law this way: “Anyone can sue anyone for anything at anytime.”

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Fun and Easy Healthy Halloween Treats for kids Musings with Melinda

BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers, What is Supported DecisionMaking? (Part 3 of 3) Supportive Decision-Making Agreements Supportive arrangements can be formalized into supported decision-making agreements. Seniors and adults with disabilities who are not already protected under an established guardianship or conservatorship may voluntarily enter into a supported decision-making agreement with one or more members of their supportive community. Under the agreement, the individual may request that the member of the supportive community do any or all of the following: · Provide assistance with understanding the options, responsibilities, and consequences of the individual’s life decisions, without making those decisions on behalf of the individual; · Assist the individual in accessing, collecting, obtaining, and understanding information regarding a decision including medical, psychological, financial, educational, occupational, and social decisions; and · Assist the individual in communicating the decision to appropriate persons when

I have learned through my years as a mom that kids do enjoy and will remember when making items with a parent or grandparent. Years ago I had some Halloween

parties when my kids were really little. I’ve always loved October and enjoyed decorating for Halloween.

I’m so excited to share a couple of easy Halloween

recipes! Apple faces are quite the craft but worth trying to make as they are so cute.

And who doesn’t like spiders around this time of year, kids might not like them, but par-

ents and grandparents can eat them! I have a bunch more ideas, so if you want to see more feel free to email me at mail@melindaluke.com!

Happy Halloween!

expressly requested by the individual.

The supported decision-making agreement is in effect until terminated by either the individual or the member of the supportive community, or by the terms of the agreement. Any party may terminate the agreement by providing written or verbal notice of the termination to all parties to the agreement.

sion-making agreement must be signed voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, by the individual and the member of the supportive community in the presence of two or more attesting and disinterested witnesses who are eighteen years of age or older, or with a notary public.

In addition, a valid supported decision-making agreement must include a notice that any mandatory reporter who has cause to believe that the individual is being mistreated by a member of the supportive community shall report the alleged mistreatment to adult protective services.

In Colorado, seniors and adults with disabilities are presumed to be able to make decisions regarding their day-today health, safety, welfare, and financial affairs, unless they are already protected by a guardianship or conservatorship. This includes the ability to enter into a supported decision-making agreement. If a guardianship or conservatorship has already been established, the individual will need to contact their legal representative to discuss adding

supported decision-making to the current arrangements.

A supported decision-making agreement cannot be used as evidence of the incapacity of the senior or adult with disability.

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.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2023 Edition, Lisa T.C. “Blattner, ed., CLE in Colo., Inc (Chapter 35: Supported Decision Making, Sandra M. Sigler Esq.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: http://seniorlawhandbook.org/.

A supported decision-making agreement in Colorado is valid only if it contains the following information: · The name of the senior or adult with a disability; · The name, address, phone number, and email address (if applicable) of the member of the supportive community; · A list of decisions that the individual requests the member of the supportive community to advise the individual on; · The day, month, and year the agreement was entered into; and · A description of the member of the supportive community’s agreement terms, including an agreement to: o Provide information as requested by the individual; o Respect that the final and ultimate decision is the individual’s; o Not coerce or manipulate the individual into making any decision; and o Provide updated and relevant information to the individual based on the all the available and known information the member of the supportive community has.

A valid supported deci-

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

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will conduct a VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Please go to the following link to attend this virtual meeting: https://centennialairport.com/virtual-boardroom The agenda will include a Public Hearing on an application under Centennial Airport’s Development Policy and Application Procedures for Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical Land Use (“Development Procedures”) from CREO Capital Partners Development Plan.

Information concerning these items may be reviewed at the Airport Authority offices by appointment at 7565 South Peoria Street, Englewood, CO 80112. To schedule an appointment please call 303-790-0598.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Published in The Villager First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Legal # 11331 ___________________________ CENTENNIAL AIRPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Dated this 17th day of October, 2023.

CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE WATER DISTRICT By: /s/ Lou Schroeder President Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11335 ___________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2023 BUDGET The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a public hearing via teleconference on November 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., to consider adoption of the District’s proposed 2024 budget (the “Proposed Budget”), and, if necessary, adoption of an amendment to the 2023 budget (the “Amended Budget”). The public hearing may be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85602656659?pwd=NGJRY2hlOXd3SGlObm1 6Yy95dlF4Zz09 Meeting ID: 856 0265 6659; Passcode: 405155; Call-in Number: 720-7072699

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting which begins at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Board of Commissioners of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority will hold a Public Hearing at which all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard concerning an Application Under Centennial Airport’s Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities from Direct MX Aviation, LLC to conduct Mobile Aircraft Maintenance as described under Part 3 Section (11).

The Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are available for inspection by the public at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

The hearing will be conducted as a Virtual Public Meeting via GoTo Meeting, in order to view the board meeting or participate in the public hearing visit the following link and follow the instructions to join the meeting: https:// centennialairport.com/virtual-boardroom.

The agenda for any meeting may be obtained at https://goodmanmetro. org/ or by calling (303) 858-1800.

Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11332 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District to be held at 8:00 A.M., on Friday, November 10, 2023. The meeting will be held at Mangia Bevi Cafe, 6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Castlewood Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11333 ___________________________ NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING and of the hearing required by proposition HH if it passes CHERRY CREEK VILLAGE WATER DISTRICTARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to § 29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Village Water District, Arapahoe County, Colorado, for calendar year 2024. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file in the District office located at CRS of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours (i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Village Water District will consider the adoption of the proposed 2024 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted at a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors at the District office located at CRS of Colorado, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 to be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 8:15 a.m.

If Proposition HH passes, the Board of Directors of the District intends to levy a property tax mill levy that produces the maximum revenue the District may collect within the limits established by Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution (The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) and the 5.5% revenue limitation established pursuant to Section 29-1-301, C.R.S. It is estimated at this time that such mill levy will be 2.277 mills determined by applying a temporary mill levy reduction credit of 0.526 mills against the District’s permanent mill levy of 2.800 mills to produce estimated revenues of $86,685.

Any interested elector of the Cherry Creek Village Water District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2024 and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the Budget. In addition, members of the public will be given an opportunity to present testimony to the Board regarding the District’s property tax mill levy at the time of the Budget Hearing.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado /s/ White Bear Ankele Tanaka & Waldron Attorneys at Law Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11336 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND HEARING HAVANA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the HAVANA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2024. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection.

Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the regular meeting of the Havana Water and Sanitation District to be held at 5:00 P.M., on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The meeting will be held at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado: via video conference at https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmQ2YjAyN2ItN2JiZS00ODZjLTk2NDMtYTJ mNmNkNTk3ODg4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aa a468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d42b ab28-fbd8-4e65-a395-965cf9ef152f%22%7d and via telephone conference at Dial-In: 1-720-547-5281, Conference ID: 630 394 930#. Any interested elector within the Havana Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HAVANA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE A Professional Corporation Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11337 ___________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26-107, C.R.S., that on November 13, 2023 final settlement with InLiner Solutions, LLC will be made by Havana Water and Sanitation District for the “2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. 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 contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Havana Water and Sanitation District, c/o, Greg Sekera, Kennedy Jenks, 215 Union Blvd., Suite 500, Lakewood, CO 80228. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.

Havana Water and Sanitation District Published in The Villager First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 2, 2023 Legal # 11338 ___________________________

NOTICE AS TO PUBLIC HEARING RE PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND AMENDED 2023 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2024 budget has been submitted to the HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT for the fiscal year 2024. A copy of such proposed budget and, if necessary, an amended 2022 budget have been filed in the office of Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget and, if necessary, amended budget, will be considered at a special meeting of the Hills at Cherry Creek Metropolitan District to be held at 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The meeting will be held at 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the Hills at Cherry Creek Metropolitan District may inspect the proposed budget and, if necessary, the amended budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget and, if necessary, the 2023 amended budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: HILLS AT CHERRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ SETER & VANDER WALL, P.C. Attorneys for the District Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11339 ___________________________ NOTICE OF 2024 BUDGET HEARING HOLLY HILLS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICTDENVER AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §29-1-106, C.R.S., as amended, that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District, Denver and Arapahoe Counties, Colorado (“District”), for calendar year 2024. A copy of said proposed Budget, which includes a summary of fund balances, revenues and expenditures of the District, is available for public inspection at the District’s office, 405 Urban Street, #310, Lakewood, CO 80228.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of its 2024 Budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget is conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

If you would like to attend this meeting the following meeting information: Meeting ID: 763 670 3470 or by dialing 720-707-2699.

Any interested elector of the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed Budget for 2024 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budgets.

Dated this 18th day of October, 2023.

HOLLY HILLS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Linda Rhea Secretary/Treasurer Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11340 ___________________________ NOTICE OF 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING HOLLY HILLS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT DENVER AND ARAPAHOE COUNTIES, COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the District’s 2023 Budget, that a copy of the proposed Amended 2023 Budget is on file in the District’s office located at 405 Urban Street, #310, Lakewood, CO 80228, where the same is available for inspection by the public Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District will consider the adoption of the proposed amendment of the 2023 Budget at a public hearing to be conducted during a regular meeting of the District’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. If you would like to attend this meeting the following meeting information: Meeting ID: 763 670 3470 or by dialing 720-707-2699.

Any interested elector of the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District may inspect the proposed 2023 Budget Amendment and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budget.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2023.

HOLLY HILLS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT By:

/s/ Linda Rhea Secretary/Treasurer

Published in The Villager Published: November 2, 2023 Legal # 11341 ___________________________ NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND NOTICE CONCERNING 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2024 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Marvella Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a public hearing during a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held Friday, November 10, 2023, at 12:00 PM via Zoom: — Continued to next page —

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LEGALS

I always was very ambitious about the health and wellbeing of children and families around the world. What I decided was during this time, I had to be concerned about my household, ensuring that my children were healthy and doing well. It had to start with me. I was passionate about learning how to be the best parent, teaching my prodigy to become self-reliant, self-governing Individuals of character that would contribute goodness and positivity to the world.

Recently I watched the movie “Otto” starring Tom Hanks. Otto was obsessed with ending his life to be with his beloved wife who died 6 months earlier. He experienced a forced retirement with his job and his life became devoid of meaning and purpose.

According to Otto, everyone was an idiot, and he became angry and mean-spirited. A kind, active young family moved into his neighborhood bringing him food and involving him in their lives. They relentlessly pursued a friendship with Otto. Otto’s heart was touched, and he now had a reason to live. Otto developed meaning and purpose through a passion to serve others. joneenmac@gmail.com

Meaning and purpose According to the Harvard Human Flourishing Study, one of the 6 domains of human flourishing is “Meaning and Purpose”. Meaning and purpose operationalizes what we value. In the REAL Essentials curricula, we ask participants powerful questions to learn what they value and what lights them up so they can discover their passion and purpose.

Questions like, “What do you dream about?” “What would you do without getting paid?” “What gives you joy?” “What do you lose yourself in?”

These are thought-providing questions many have difficulty answering. That is precisely why we do this assessment. It is easy to go through the motions of life doing what you think you should do without ever discovering what your heart is longing for. We might mindlessly adopt the goals, values, and passions of our family or friends never exploring our own feelings and meaning about how we spend our time.

Not being in touch with

your deepest heart yearning is to live a life without purpose, meaning, self-direction or passion. Life becomes a mindless game that is empty, dull, and perfunctory. Making this worse, is the constant comparisons we make especially though social media.

It seems that others appear to have lives full of excitement, adventure, passion and meaning. At worst, this comparison trap could create a mental health issue such as depression, low self-regard, and a feeling of not being enough.

I meet many students who are concerned about the planet. When I ask them what they are doing about their concern, they are stumped. They think they must do something big.

When I suggest they pick up one piece a trash around their school each day or plant a small tree and demonstrate the collective impact of these small personal habits, they get excited and motivated about living out their values for the environment.

I remember when I was raising children. I had so much to do and so little time.

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Copies of the proposed 2024 budget and 2023 amendment budget, if necessary, are on file in the office of the District located at Community Resource Services of Colorado, LLC, 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Village, Colorado and are available for public inspection.

Any interested elector of the District may file or register any objections to the proposed 2024 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2023 budget at any time prior to the final adoption of said budget and proposed budget amendment by the governing body of the District.

Dated: October 19, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC, District Manager Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11342 ___________________________

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AT CITY HALL, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CHARLOU PARK 3RD FILING GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD AT CITY HALL, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SOUTHMOOR CIRCLE AND HUDSON PARKWAY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD AT CITY HALL, 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE HEARINGS AND TO SUBMIT COMMENTS. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED BUDGETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT 2450 E. QUINCY AVENUE, CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO 80113 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M OR YOU MAY CALL 303-789-2732 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11330 ___________________________

Pictured (L to R): Christa Wilson (Principal), Kim Garcia (Americanism Chair), Teri Shelgren, and Christine Suess.

Littleton Elks Americanism Committee delivers dictionaries to 3rd grade students

The Americanism Committee organized a donation of 55 dictionaries to third grade students at Columbine Hills Elementary School.

Americanism Chair Kim Garcia and committee members Teri Shelgren and Christine Suess made the delivery, along with the help of Principal Christa Wilson.

“The teachers were extremely appreciative and the students were incredibly excited,” Kim Garcia said. “One teacher stated her class had already decided

they would come up with one word per week for all students to look up and discuss.”

The third grade students were shown how to use the dictionary and where to put their names.

The dictionaries also included weights and measures, metric conversions, Roman Numerals, words for large numbers, American Sign Language, Braille, a Periodic Table of Elements, multiplication tables, a prefix table, and a map of the United States of America.

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: SERENITY HAWKINS, Child, and concerning SARA DOWLING AND DAREN HAWKINS, Respondents.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 23JV268 Division: 34 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT MOTHER, SARA DOWLING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding RESPONDENT MOTHER, SARA DOWLING is set for November 2, 2023 at 4:00 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, 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.

Child,

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smartphone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

APUAKEA KING AND BEN CHASE AKA BENJAMIN CHASE, Respondents.

• 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.

• 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: 2594 408 0614 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

Dated this 16th day of October, 2023 Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 11328 ___________________________ DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600 PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF: BABY GIRL,

Legal Notices: Your Right to Know!

and concerning

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 (F) 303-636-1889 Case No: 23JV210 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING RESPONDENT MOTHER, APUAKEA KING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding RESPONDENT MOTHER, APUAKEA KING, is set for December 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you.

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, 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.

Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: • https://judicial.webex. com/meet/D18-ARAP-Div22 • Enter your name and

email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter access code: 927 2594 887 9073 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

Dated this 18th day of October, 2023 Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Published in The Villager Published: October 26, 2023 Legal # 113 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Marsha Renee Prince, Deceased Case Number 2023 PR 31142 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before February 28, 2024 or the claims may be forever barred.

Lesley A. Meyer 331 Glencoe Street Denver, CO 80220 Published in The Villager First Publication: October 26, 2023 Last Publication: November 9, 2023 Legal # 11345 ___________________________

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