10-6-22 Villager

According to The Farmer’s Almanac: Winter - it’s coming!

first day of winter and the shortest day of the year, officially arrives on December 21, 2022, but that doesn’t always mean that the cold temperatures and snow storms will wait until then. So what’s in store? Here’s the Farmers’ Almanac extended winter weather forecast for the winter of 2022-2023 in the United States.

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Dean Singleton grills Polis and Ganahl on how they would govern Colorado

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On September 30, Colorado

Concern, a “network of chief executives on a mission to pro tect and enhance the economic growth environment in the State of Colorado,” hosted a forum for senior business executives and elected officials to hear the two candidates for Colorado gover nor, incumbent Gov. Jared Polis and challenger CU Regent Heidi Ganahl. The event was billed as providing each of them with “uninterrupted time to expand on policy issues related to business and the state economy in a robust policy conversation moderat ed by Dean Singleton.” Long known as a force of nature in the newspaper industry in Colorado and around the country, Single ton owned the Denver Post from 1987 to 2013.

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

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

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

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

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

The modera tor pushed back, saying, “It kind of makes the b.s. me ter go up, because you can’t cut that much revenue and not replace it. Are you going to elim inate the State Po lice? Are you going to eliminate the Highway Depart ment, the Transpor tation Department? You’d have to cut out massive parts of the government.”

Ganahl was un phased, explaining, “Actually, we don’t, Dean. I have some great economists helping me figure this out. If we move fees to taxes, which they actually are, there’s a billion there. If we find some fraud and waste in the bud get… another billion or so there. How about we bring new busi nesses and industry to Colorado like they do in other zero income (tax) states? We think that’s $2 billion to $3 billion to refill the coffers. How about we get rid of special tax exemptions? How about we reduce the size of gov ernment by 10% a year? Gov. Polis has grown the size of gov ernment by over 20% since he got into office. He’s added 4,000 new employees, 85 new taxes and fees… The job creators of our state are going to help me go to zero income tax.”

Undeterred, Singleton came back again with, “As long as I’ve been in the newspaper business (he was in it for over 50 years) I’ve heard politicians say they’re going to solve all our problems by cutting out waste but none of them ever have… How do you think you’re going to do that?” Ganahl was prepared, offering, “In my first weeks as governor, I’m going to hire a special audit committee and look at all of the budget and provide transpar ency.” She contrasted that plan with the efforts she has made

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

The moderator finally moved on to the issue of transportation. Ganahl said that we should use transportation dollars to “fix our darn roads,” rather than spending the money on other transporta tion options. When Singleton asked if she was concerned about the smog problem in Denver, she said, “Seventy percent of our ozone problem is not from us. It’s from out of state or its from natural sources… The governor has gone too far, too fast, with this Green New Deal and it’s de stroying Colorado.”

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

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

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

CU Regent at Large Heidi Ganahl, GOP candidate for governor

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Dean Singleton, moderator and former owner of The Denver Post

Barry Hirschfeld, president of A.B. Hirschfeld & Son and lifelong philanthropist, and Jeff Binder, CEO of Harvard Venture Partners, are members of Colorado Concern.

Going nowhere

Pico Iyer is an inveterate traveler and travel-culture writer who once lived for a month in LAX to ob serve and write about “Global Souls,” his term for a new gen eration of people on the move. Thus, some might suspect he’d be the last person to write authoritatively about the idea of “Going No where.” However, he has actually spent an equal amount of time sitting still, spending a year in 1997 on a sort of self-imposed meditation retreat in Kyoto, Japan, fleeing the fast paced modern world in search of solitude. He recounted his ex perience in the book The Lady & the Monk: Four Seasons in Kyoto. In 2020, during that first pandemic summer when we were all staying put and going nowhere, I thought a lot about Pico Iyer.

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

My quest for Pico Iyer’s airport article led me to his book The Art of Stillness: Ad ventures in Going Nowhere. I listened to the entire audio book in a single setting, an ex perience Iyer aligns with the book’s brevity and his inten tion for readers. The wisdom of staying home from a writer who has made a career of go ing places proved invaluable to the experience of contain ment and social distancing. Literature and art can save us and give us solace, providing refuge as it allows escape. In The Art of Stillness, Iyer ex plored the practice of stillness

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

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

Iyer observes, “It’s only when you stop moving that you can be moved” in deeper, more significant ways. In introducing his visit with Leonard Cohen at a monas tery, Iyer notes how the art of stillness in the practice of solitude seems to be embedded in our DNA, even as we acknowledge man’s nature as a social ani mal. Literature and the humanities are filled with reflections from poets of East Asia and philosophers of An cient Rome who “reg ularly made sitting still the center of their lives.” In fact, the poems which form the foundation of Taoist thought are a handbook for seclusion, focused on retreat rather than pursuit. Lao Tzu and his Tao Te Ching seem intent on pur suing inner peace by escaping civilization and “social dis tancing” himself in the misty mountains of China.

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

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

We live in a flattened world with a global consciousness. But the idea of sitting still … and going nowhere can teach us much by becoming someone who looks inward instead of outward.

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

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My longtime newspa per friend Dean Singleton used some of his newspaper acumen to be the modera tor at a political forum last week featuring Gov. Polis and GOP contender Heidi Ganahl. If you own and operate around 165 news papers, like Singleton, you learn how to ask tough questions. According to our award-winning reporter Freda Miklin, covering the event, Dean lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting journalist along with being Colorado’s greatest alltime newspaper publisher.

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

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

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We’ll publish the con stitutional amendments in the Oct. 15 issue. We’ll be making some recommenda tions on what makes sense, and what is senseless. We’ll also feature what other pundit sources be lieve the state must have in new laws. My believe is that whenever we put a new law on the books, we need to take one off. Let ters are welcome about what you readers like, or dislike.

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Gerri and I attended a po litical forum at Heather Gar dens in Aurora Sept 27 that featured most of the Arapa hoe County candidate’s. The event was presented by the Heather Gardens Democat ic Club. Martha Karnopp organized and moderated the event that was very well done and presented the large group of both Democrat and Republican incumbents and challengers. Arapahoe County is well run, our five county commissioners do the heavy lifting without the assistance of a county man ager. This saves taxpayers considerable money and makes the commissioners work really hard. We’re losing Nancy Sharpe through term limits and that will be a major loss to our county. She has done an excellent job and we should plan some special honors to thank her for her service as a commis sioner and former mayor of Greenwood Village.

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Another fallacy that is occurring is term limits on county office holders. The sheriff, county clerk and recorder, treasurer, assessor, and coroner, should not be term limited, but stand for election every four years. It is abso lutely absurd to take these public servants and boot them out of office after 12 years. Where do they go, and what do they do after leaving their offices? They are forced to make a complete career change. If all goes well, vote them into office every four years. Let them stand for election on the efficiency of their operation of their offices. We lose too many really good public servants by basing time served, rather than experience and quality of performance. Let voters decide how long they serve in office.

*** Democratic candidates appearing at the Forum were: County Assessor, PK Kaiser; County Clerk and Recorder, Joan Lopez; Coun ty Coroner candidate, Kelly Lear MD; County Sheriff,

Tyler Brown; County Trea surer candidate Michael Westerberg; County Com missioner candidate, District 4, Leslie Summey; State Rep. HD 41, Iman Jodeh; State Board of Education CD-6, Rebecca McClelian; State Board of Education at Large, Kathy Plomer. Republican candidates ap pearing at the Forum were: Bob Andrews, candidate for County Assessor; can didate for County Coroner, Ron Bouchard; candidate for County Sheriff, Kevin Edling; County Commis sioner candidate District 4, Bob Roth; State Rep. HD 41, Stephanie Hancock; and State Board of Educa tion CD-6, Molly Lamar.

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Arapahoe Libraries Hocus Pocus Festival at Curtis Park

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

The festival will feature outdoor fall fun for the fam ily with food trucks on site, crafts, an inflatable corn maze, a bewitching cast of movie characters and more. Activities are geared towards ages 9 years and older; how ever, all ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged.

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

For more information, call 303-LIBRARY (303-5427279) or visit arapahoe libraries.org.

Live in concert: A Night of Jazz at Embassy Suites

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

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

For more information or to reserve your spot, call 303-LI BRARY (303-542-7279) or visit arapahoelibraries.org.

OPINION

Illegal immigration – A winning issue for Republicans

With the midterm elections six weeks away, voters are beginning to pay closer attention to issues that could determine the shade of red or blue that Colorado and the rest of the nation turns next year. Can the Republican party, locally and nationally, focus on issues important to voters? Or will the GOP live up to its reputation as “the stupid party”, losing win nable elections by focusing on unimportant issues?

Along with 40-year high in flation, a recession, energy short ages, fentanyl overdoses, and a foreign policy mess, illegal immi gration is an issue now front and center, thanks to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Gover nor Greg Abbott sending illegal immigrants to self-proclaimed sanctuary cities and states.

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

shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.”

Governor, and Steve Monahan for Congressional District 8.

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

Why is this relevant to Colora do? Last week a 24-year-old Weld County Sherriff’s Office deputy was struck and killed in a hit-andrun crash outside Greeley. Dem ocrats want this story to go away without any further exploration. The Denver Post neglected to describe the assailant beyond just the superficial, “Gonzalez-Garcia, who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and was last seen wearing a dark blue

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

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

Colorado is leading the nation in fentanyl overdoses and auto mobile theft, both directly or indi rectly tied to illegal immigration. Yet Colorado remains a sanctuary state.

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

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

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

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

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

Country Club is setting for reveal of La Belle Epoque

The Denver Bal let Guild is a non-profit, volun teer-run organiza tion that has sup ported, promoted and celebrated dance arts in Colorado since

1979. Its signature fundraiser – Le Bal de Ballet honors out standing young men and women who will have a series of fun and philanthropic events lead ing to the memorable evening. Debutantes and Young Men of

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

a floral-laden Eif fel Tower at the Columbine Coun try Club recep tion. Her husband Bruce Johnson announced each honoree who attended. The 2023

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

Photo by Wells Photography

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

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

Young Man of Distinction Willis Browning, his stepmom Karen Browning and grandfather Armistead Browning Photos by Scottie Iverson

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

Kelley Digby and her Debutante daughter Reagan

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Ginger Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Wheeler Anderson

Pertra Augustine Mr. Leigh Lewis Augustine and Dr. Lisa Michelle Augustine

Lucy Cochran Ms. Beth Law Cochran and Mr. Gifford Westward Cochran

Lila Crowley Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Crowley

Sutton Damiano Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Damiano

Reagan Digby Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rex Digby, Jr.

Lauren Frankmore Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Frankmore

Sophia Frei Mr. and Mrs. Donald Francis Frei

Caroline Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwin Gibson

Ellie Goldstein Dr. Cory Adeline Dunnick & Dr. Ross Andrew Goldstein

Lauren Good Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Good, Jr.

Faith Good Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Good, Jr.

Savanna Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Robert Hanley

Emerson Helm Mr. and Mrs. Blake Andrew Helm

Kendall Hougard Mr. and Mrs. Scott B. Hougard

Ella Kitt Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stuart Kitt

Jane Lauchli Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Hudson Smart

Kate Jordan Little Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brian Little Audrey Logan Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Logan

Claire Millisor Mrs. Amy D. Millisor

Davis Patteson Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert Patteson, Jr.

Syd Reavis Mr. and Mrs. David Reavis

Libby Storey Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jon Storey

Morgan Tempel Dr. Lauren Kingery Tempel & Mr. Michael Chad Tempel Ashley Thomas Ms. Carla Thomas and Mr. Jonathan Meyer Thomas

Caley Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Walsh

Keely Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Walsh

Riley Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Walsh

Riley Warner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce Warner

Megan Ho Dr. and Mrs. Michael Ho

Addie Whitehouse Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whitehouse

Paige Wolf Mr. and Mrs. David D. Wolf

Trace Beuhler Mr. and Mrs. Chad Michael Beuhler

Willis Browning Ms. Christina Lynne Miller & Mr. and Mrs. John Armistead Tyler Browning II Rob Jacoby Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Jacoby

Garrett Jobe Ms. Misti Collins Jobe

Peter Kitt Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stuart Kitt

Toren Knepper Mr. and Mrs. Bradley M. Knepper

Tommy Marsh Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fielding Marsh

Joe Miller Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Lamar Miller

Luke Nelligan Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey James Nelligan

Gray Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Daniel Perkins

Reed Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Morey Owen Schneider

Aiden Shipman Mr. and Mrs. Russ Shipman

Trey Stott Mr. and Mrs. Todd David Stott

Archer VanSickle Mr. Archer VanSickle & Dr. Tamitha VanSickle

Gavin Crowley Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick Crowley

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Who is Dean Singleton?

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Superpower of hope

One of the most dif ficult emotions we deal with is grief. When we are shocked with a devastating loss, it has been described as a punch in the gut, ren dering us breathless. The fragile nature of life can be unimaginable. We ask questions that cannot be answered. The awkwardness of stunning disbelief suspends time and space which feels like a bad dream. What we are trying to do is make sense of it all. I think of the people in Florida who survived Hurricane Ian, while their homes and their belongings did not. Loss of the rhythm of one’s life, loss of predictability and loss of security can create a loss of an identity of a life woven together by years of work, building, and gath ering. Disruptions of life such as a massive storm that destroys homes and entire communities can disorient anyone.

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

becomes unbearably dif ferent and the future looks less certain. What gets us through this rocky time is summoning superpowers we did not even know we have. What our super power is at this moment is meaning, purpose, serving others and nurturing our relationships. Life goes on with less predictability and less clarity, but our relationships get stronger as we lean on one another. We get through loss one day at a time. A new reality and rhythm eventually takes root as we heal with the passing of time.

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

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

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

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

Grief is undeniably bru tal. It slows us down and sharpens our focus on what matters. On the other side of sadness, there is a super power of hope, strength, and resilience we did not even know that we had.

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Moms’ fundraising luncheon for Molly Lamar

Kim Addelsperger, Taylor Dolan and Katy Truitt sponsored a fundraising luncheon for Molly Lamar, CD-6 State Board of Education candidate for District 6

Taylor Dolan, Molly Lamar, Kim Addelsperger and Katy Truitt

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Gov. Polis and challenger Heidi Ganahl hold first debate in Pueblo

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

The first debate between in cumbent Gov. Jared Polis and his challenger, CU Regent Heidi Ganahl, saw Polis largely pointing to what he saw as his accomplish ments during his first term and Ganahl pointing to what she large ly saw as his failings.

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

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

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

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

Ganahl said she wanted to be, “your very first mom in the Gover nor’s Mansion,” describing herself as, “an entrepreneur and a survi vor, a problem solver, not a politi cian, who wants to fix Colorado.” She said that under Polis’ lead ership, “The people of Colorado face horrible problems with crime, inflation, and drugs.” She pointed to the deaths associated with the fentanyl epidemic and the 2019 law that made possession of fen tanyl a lesser crime. (In 2022, the general assembly changed that law and increased penalties for posses sion of fentanyl.) She also pointed to the huge increase in car thefts in our state and the inflation rate, which The Denver Post reported as “rising at an 8.2% annual rate in metro Denver in July, below the U.S. rate of 8.5%.” She said Polis “grew the government by 25%,” and “killed our energy industry to drive up the cost of gas and heating our homes.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polis noted the importance of the state’s agricultural industry. Re garding water in our state, he said, “As an upper basin state, Colorado is in a stronger legal position and a stronger water position” (than) Arizona, Nevada, and California… Water is not a partisan issue…We need to protect Colorado’s water and build out the infrastructure we need, including storage (for) Colorado’s future.” Polis pledged to “bring Colorado together to make sure that we are able to have a strong future for our rural econo mies, our suburban economies, and our cities.”

Ganahl addressed the issue by sharing that, “Water has been a problem since 1876 in Colorado… I won’t defer to (Washington) D.C. bureaucrats like Polis did… We’ll keep water decisions here in Colorado… We’ll fight to protect what’s ours in Colorado. We’ll neutralize any negotiations on the Colorado River Compact. We only stand to lose in that.” She talked about the importance of the state’s farmers and ranchers, who, she said, Gov. Polis “ignores and dis respects.”

When the discussion turned to the economy, Ganahl confirmed that she planned to “take Colorado to zero income tax,” and not raise other taxes. She explained that she would accomplish it by:

1. “Moving fees to taxes;”

2. “Ask Colorado voters to make TABOR refunds income tax reductions and make them permanent;”

3. “Shrink the size of govern ment by 10% a year by doing a hiring freeze and addressing vacancy funds;”

4. “Doing an audit, my first weeks, to find fraud and waste;”

5. “Cut slush funds and remove special interest tax exemp tions.”

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

Department of) Corrections and prisons.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Singleton grills Polis and Ganahl

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

Next, the moderator told Gov. Polis that oil and gas leaders were unhappy with the state of regulations for their industry. Polis pointed to having achieved regulatory stability, as well as including local communities in decisions, and putting health and safety first. He conceded that the state could do a better job by having the required resources for the Colorado Oil and Gas Com mission to carry out its duties expeditiously. Singleton noted that oil and gas production has declined and wanted to know why Polis thought industry ex ecutives would choose to invest additional capital in a difficult regulatory environment? The Governor blamed the prior de cline in production to low prices, noting that production increased during the past year when prices rose.

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

Singleton moved to the issue of adequate water to support current and future growth. Polis explained that, he, like any gov ernor, would fight to maximize the benefit for Coloradans, but, he said, “The complex, legal world around water” could not be ignored. He pointed to the crucial role of water in the agri culture industry and the role of water in shaping housing policy, emphasizing that, “We cannot pit one area of Colorado against an other,” where water is concerned. Rather, it is important that the water industry works together with business, developers, and environmentalists to consider all needs, including agriculture, in developing the best policy within the legal framework, conclud ing, “We have to tie our water security policy with our land use policy.”

Singleton pointed to the in crease in crime, including auto theft and drug use. He said that mayors and chiefs of police in Colorado see, “legislation passed by a Democratic leg islature and signed by you (as being) one of the driving forces that’s driven this crime wave.” Polis responded, “I think the state has already started to move toward better support for law enforcement, stronger sentenc ing on fentanyl… to establish

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

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

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

On a question about trans portation, Polis pointed to the “state bipartisan transportation funding bill of $5 billion over ten years,” passed by the leg islature, as allocating “70% to roads and bridges” and 30% to “bike lanes, transit and other things.”

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

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

State Sen. Rhonda Fields

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Dear Readers,

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

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

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

In either of these two end-oflife situations, a Colorado Living Will allows the individual to select one of three choices. The first is to forego life-sustaining treatment. The second is to ac cept life-sustaining treatment, but only for a limited time. The third choice is to continue life-sustaining treatment for so long as medically feasible.

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

discuss the person’s medical situation in light of the privacy requirements of the Health In surance Portability and Account ability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). These instructions are also often included in a medical durable power of attorney.

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

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

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

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

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical doc uments needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pan demic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make med ical 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 Attor ney;

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 plan ning should include preparation and signing of these documents, to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your

lifetime, and at the time of pass ing. The Power of Attorney doc uments allow you to designate those agents whom you autho rize 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 bene ficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

Flu vaccines that are recommended for older adults

Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 65 and would like to learn more about the stronger flu shots I see advertised for older adults. What can you tell me about them and how are they covered by Medicare?

Senior Novice

Dear Novice, There are actually three different types of seniorspecific flu shots (you only need one) that the CDC is now recommending to people age 65 and older. These FDA-approved annual vaccines are designed to offer extra protection beyond what a standard flu shot

provides, which is important for older adults who have weaker immune defenses and have a greater risk of developing dangerous flu complications. Here’s more information on these three vaccines.

Fluzone High-Dose

Quadrivalent:

SAVVY

Approved for U.S. use in 2009, the Fluzone HighDose is a high-potency vaccine that contains four times the amount of antigen as a regular flu shot does, which creates a stronger immune response for better protection. According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, this vaccine was proven 24 percent more effective than the regular dose shot at preventing flu in seniors.

Fluad Quadrivalent:

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that both the Fluzone High-Dose and Fluad vaccines can cause more of the mild side effects that can occur with a standard-dose flu shot, like pain or tenderness where you got the shot, muscle aches, headache or fatigue. And neither vaccine is recommended for seniors who are allergic to chicken eggs, or those who have had a severe reaction to a flu vaccine in the past.

Also note that the CDC does not recommend one vaccination over the other.

FluBlok Quadrivalent:

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

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

First available in the U.S. in 2016, this adjuvanted vaccine contains an added ingredient called adjuvant MF59 that also helps create a stronger immune response. In a 2013 observational study, Fluad was found 51 percent more effective in preventing flurelated hospitalizations for older patients than a standard flu shot.

You also need to be aware

For older adults that are allergic to eggs, FluBlok, which is a recombinant vaccine that does not use chicken eggs in their manufacturing process is your best option. This vaccine is proven to be 30 percent more effective than a standard-dose influenza vaccine in preventing flu in people age 50 and older.

All of these vaccines are covered 100 percent by Medicare Part B as long as your doctor, health clinic or pharmacy agrees not to charge you more than Medicare pays.

Pneumonia Vaccines

Another important vaccination the CDC

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

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

COVID Booster

If you haven’t already done so, you should also get a COVID-19 booster shot this fall. Both Moderna and Pfizer have developed new bivalent booster vaccines that adds an Omicron BA 4/5 component to the old formula, which provides better protection.

The woke forces that ultimately pressured the Washington Redskins into be coming the Washington Com manders and the Cleveland Indians to change to the Cleveland Guardians, are at it again.

The target this time is the Atlanta Braves.

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

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

The Braves, after all, have changed their name three times already in their histo ry. Beginning as the Boston Red Stockings in 1871, they adopted the name Braves in 1912, became the Milwaukee Braves in 1952, then switched to the Atlanta Braves in 1966. So, what’s one more change?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There’s only one remaining Native American possibility in the NFL: the Kansas City Chiefs. But ”chief” conveys even more positive image than “brave.” And in the Na tional Basketball Association, only “warrior” fits the bill. But Golden State seems safe; “warrior” ranks up there with “chief” and “brave.”

Beyond Atlanta, Major League Baseball has been

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

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

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

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

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

There are roughly a dozen animal mascots in the NFL— including Broncos, who might be next—and a handful more between the NBA, NHL and MLB.

At the major college lev el, Great Danes, Terriers, Camels, Chanticleers, Stags, Gators, Antelopes, Leopards, Gamecocks, Greyhounds, Ter rapins, Gophers, Jackrabbits, Bison, Anteaters, Kangaroos, Catamounts and Penguins are only a fraction of all the spe cies that could be challenged.

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

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These treats are staples of Halloween celebrations

Kids can’t celebrate Halloween without asking neighbors “Trick or treat?” Pranks might be part and parcel of Halloween, but treats are what many gob lins and ghouls anticipate the most come October 31. Youngsters are not the only ones who look for ward to the sweets that are synonymous with Halloween. Adults also indulge their sweet tooths on Halloween. The fol lowing are some treats that simply must be part of all the fiendish festivities this Halloween.

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

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

To say that trick-or-treaters and other Halloween cel ebrants would be disap pointed if candy was not part of Halloween celebra tions would be an under statement.

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

In its U.S. Food Market Outlook 2018 report, the market research firm Pack aged Facts found that the Halloween season is the fourth most lucrative sea son of the year for choco late sales. Celebrants who

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

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

• Pumpkin seeds: Carv ing jack-o’-lanterns is a beloved Halloween tradi tion in many households.

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

Food is a big part of Hal loween, and certain items simply must be a part of the culinary experience on this beloved holiday.

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

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner,

IN THE INTEREST OF

JOEY HALLAM, JOANNA HALLAM and JOEL HALLAM, Children,

And concerning

SHAWNA LOPEZ aka SHAWNA HALLAM aka SHAWNA LINE, TIMOTHY LINE and JOHN DOE, Respondents.

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

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

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING JOHN DOE

Case No:22JV30091 Division:23

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial regarding JOHN DOE is set for October 14, 2022 at the hour of 11:45 a.m., in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court. The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual

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AS TO PROPOSED 2023 BUDGETS AND AMENDMENT OF 2022 BUDGETS

PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 PROSPER WATER & SANITATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER PARK & RECREATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROSPER DISTRICTS”)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Prosper Districts for the ensuing year of 2023. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budgets of the Prosper Districts. Copies of the proposed 2023 budgets and 2022 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the Prosper Districts’ Accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2023 budgets and 2022 amended budgets will be considered at a regular meeting to be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Teams video/teleconference. Any interested elector within the Prosper Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budgets or the 2022 amended budgets, inspect the 2023 budgets and the 2022 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto You can attend the meetings in any of the following ways: 1. To attend via Teams Videoconference, e-mail sandy.brandenburger@ claconnect.com to obtain a link to the videoconference. 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-720-547-5281 and enter the following additional information: a. Phone Conference ID: 158 501 515#

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Published in The Villager Published: October 6, 2022 Legal # 10855

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If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 926 041 808 #.

You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you.In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child(ren), dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

/s/ Linda Arnold Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Senior Assistant County Attorney Published in The Villager Published: October 6, 2022 Legal # 10853

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE

STATE OF COLORADO

7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

In the Interest of:

BABY BOY SPRINGER, Child,

and concerning CHELSEA SPRINGER and BRENDAN SPRINGER, Respondents.

Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-752-8989 (F) 303-636-1889

Case No: 22JV346 Division: 22

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT CONCERNING RESPONDENTS CHELSEA SPRINGER AND BRENDAN SPRINGER

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding Chelsea Springer and Brendan Springer is set for October 24, 2022, at the hour of 4:00 p.m. in Division 22, at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner will request that the Court enter a default judg ment against you and adjudicate the child, dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:

• https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ don.toussaint

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

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter Access code: 927 831 127 then press #, # (no attendee ID is needed).

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

Date 09/29/2022

Kristi Erickson, Reg. #50739 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for the Petitioner

Published in The Villager Published: October 6, 2022

Legal # 10854

COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Case No.: 2022 C 100456

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Khiala is requested to be changed to Khiala Abidi.

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

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

Date: July 19, 2022

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10856

COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO 1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Case No.: 2022 C 100458

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD)

1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Salima is requested to be changed to Salima Abidi.

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

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name. Date: July 19, 2022

Published in The Villager First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022

Legal # 10857

COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120

Case No.: 2022 C 100462

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD)

1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Mastoora is requested to be changed to Mastoora Abidi.

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

Honda’s Passport Trail Sport model excels

BY H. THROTTLE

AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

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

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

order.

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name. Date: July 19, 2022

Published in The Villager

First Publication: October 6, 2022 Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10858

COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 C 100464

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD)

1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name:

Name of FNU Azizullah is requested to be changed to Azizullah Abidi.

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

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name. Date: July 19, 2022

Published in The Villager

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10859

COUNTY COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

1790 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120 Case No.: 2022 C 100460

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD)

1. The court orders the following publication for a change of name: Name of FNU Bakhtullah is requested to be changed to Bakhtullah Abidi.

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

3. Proper proof of publication shall be filed with the Court upon final publication to receive Final Degree for a Change of Name. Date: July 19, 2022

Published in The Villager

First Publication: October 6, 2022

Last Publication: October 20, 2022 Legal # 10860

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

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

ready to head to the mountains.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nice SUV; good company.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITIZEN REDISTRICTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Arapahoe County will re-draw boundaries for county commissioner districts in 2023. The County is seeking interested residents to serve on a Citizen Redistricting Advisory Committee to help draw proposed new district maps for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Visit arapahoegov. com/getinvolved

DENVER BALLET GUILD YOUNG DANCERS COMETITION

NOW-JAN. 16 the registration is open. To register: follow YDC 2023 Registration.

Additional Info: YDC 2023 Variation List and YDC 2023 Music. Questions ydc@denver ballet guild.org

MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS LIVE PERFORMANCE

AT MARJORIE PARK

OCT. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. David Taylor’s Zikr Dance Ensemble. Tickets: MOAONLINE.ORG Food truck available. 6331 S. Fiddler’s Green Cir., Greenwood Village.

17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

OCT. 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 17 Mile House Farm Park, 8181 S. Parker Rd., Centennial. Learn about the property’s daily history (18801950). Visit the milking parlor, milk house, and butter corn display. Make and taste your own butter! A free event, but registration is required. Visit arapahoegov. com/17milehouse.

WALK & ROLL TO SUPPORT SPINA BIFIDA COMMUNITY

OCT. 8, registration begins at 8 a.m., kick-off at 10 a.m. at Red Tail Park, Aurora. One Mile walk. Form a team or sign up as an individual. Spina Bifida; a neural tube birth defect that happens in the first month of pregnancy when the spinal column doesn’t for properly, leaving nerves exposed and resulting in damage to the spinal cord. This is a 501c3 association. Sign up at www.spinabilidaco.org

HOCUS POCUS FESTIVAL AT CURTIS PARK

OCT. 8, 1-3 p.m. Hocus Pocus Festival sponsored by Arapahoe Libraries at Curtis Park, 2323 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. Food trucks, crafts, inflatable cornmazwe, movie characters and more. Best for ages 9 years and older but all ages are welcome & costumes encouraged. Event parking at Aspen Academy or across the street from the Curtis Center. Lawn chairs or blankets suggested.

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

1ST ANNUAL UPSTANDER

5K RUN/WALK

OCT. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at deKoevend Park, Centennial. Benefiting Bullying Recovery Resource Center. BRRC defends bullied children and helps rebuild lives through education and advocacy to defend children. Register: https:/runsignup.com/ Race/CO/Littleton/BRRCUpstande5K

SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER HALLOWEEN

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

OCT. 11, 5-7 p.m. Prizes for best costume. At Shift eclectic cowering space. Locally crafted hors d’oeuvres, assorted wines, and a seasonal spooky mocktail. Register at BestChamber.com

DENVER BALLET GUILD MASQUERADE at the MANSION

OCT. 13, 5:30. The Buell Mansion, 2700 E. Hampden Ave. Tickets: Denverballetguild.org. 8:30 dance performance by Lemon Sponge Cake.

ARAPAHOE LIBRARIES LIVE

IN CONCERT: A NIGHT OF JAZZ

OCT. 14, 6-8 p.m. Daniel Bennett, a jazz saxophonist from New York City, to be joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo and bassist Kevin Hailey, Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial. Reservation: Call 303-542-7279 or visit arapahoelibraries.org

WESTERN FANTASY SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 15

The 29th Annual event will be chaired by Pat Robinson and will feature country star Justin Moore! Table sponsorships available before June 30. Visit Western.com or contact Michael James mjames@ voacolorado.org or 303-297-0408.

JEFFERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 70TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OPENER

OCT. 16, 3 p.m. at Colorado School of Mines Green Center. MauriceCohn, candidate conductor, conducts Bartok. Tickets: jeffsymphony.org

CENTRAL CITY OPERA GUILD L’ESPRIT de NOEL HOME TOUR

NOV. 18-19. Five elegant diverse homes in Glenmoor Country Club neighborhood and decorated for the holidays. NOV. 19, Holiday boutique/lunch option. Tickets: www.lesprithometor.com

EVENING SHOPPING FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF NURSING

OCT. 26. Evening shopping at the WISH Boutique on S. Gaylord St to raise money for the 2023 Scholarship Fund. 15% of purchases between 6 and 8 p.m. will be donated to FON Scholarship Fund. WISH is located at 1099 S. Gaylord. Funds will be used for nurse scholars attending Colorado’s 9 Schools of Nursing.

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT

OCT. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Police Dept. Police Dept. & Drug Enforcement Admin. will take expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. 2460 E. Quincy Ave. Service is free & anonymous.

JUNIOR LEAGUE HOLIDAY MART

NOV. 4-6. Gates Field House on the Univ. of Denver campus. The league’s newest cookbook, “Centennial Celebrations” will be on sale. Hours: Friday, 1-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance at JLD.org or at the door. VIP PRIVATE SHOPPING EVENT: Friday, Nov. 4 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tickets, $40 - includes parking, coffee & nibbles.

HERITAGE EAGLE BEND ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

NOV. 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission. 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy. (South of Arapahoe Rd.)

PROJECT OUR TOWN WEEKEND OF ACTION

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

RUE DE NOEL A PARIS STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET

NOV. 11 & 12. Indoors - Douglas County Events Center. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Admission. Visit aparisstreetmarket.com or call 303877-9457.

WHAT’S NEW?

Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Aurora is now CELEBRATION CHEVROLET under the leadership of Kent Bozarth. Located at 2001 S Havana Aurora. Delivery anywhere in Colorado. Visit www.celebrationchevrolet.com for information on this third generation led family automobile business.

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

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HELP WANTED

Manager – Regional Explo ration (North America) for Newcrest Resources, Inc. in Greenwood Village, CO. Resp for discovering & identifying future mineral deposit oppor tunities to maintain portfolio of mining growth opportunities in the N. America Region. Reqs. Incl: Bachelor’s deg. in Geolo gy/rltd & 12 yrs post-bach exp.,

incl. some exp in exploration for different styles of gold & copper mineralization. Approx. 40% domestic & int’l travel req. Allows for occasional remote work. To apply, mail resume to Tina Barreto, New crest Resources, Inc., Harlequin Plaza, 7600 E. Orchard Rd, Ste 260 South, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

FOR RENT

535A, Cherry Hills Village, Co 80113

Available: Now Sanford Circle E, 5380 $5,500 (3 x $19,485)

**No more than 2 unrelated in dividuals on a lease**

Cherry Hills North Ranch style home built in 1976 with 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3-car garage and over 3300 sq.ft. up plus a finished basement of approximately 1000 sq.ft. large living room and dining room, family room upstairs with fire place. Recreation or 2nd family room located in the basement. Covered patio. Fenced backyard.

Sprinkler system. Circular drive. Cherry Creek Schools. Close to the Highline Canal, walking/ biking paths. Within a mile of Kent Denver and two miles from Cherry Hills Elementary. Easy access to all parts of the city. Tenant(s) are required to have renter’s insurance prior to move in.

*Tenant(s) will have no use of the pool, or the hot tub* All Measurements are approximate.

Call Kurt Krantz303-210-9515

Littleton Real Estate Company

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