Belleview Elementary Mon., Nov. 14, 10 a.m.
Veterans, military members, and their families will be honored during a celebration in the library featuring one student from each grade level reading their Veterans Day essay or poem. Honored guest will then enjoy light refreshments and have the opportunity to visit with students in their classrooms.
Belleview Elementary Mon., Nov. 14, 10 a.m.
Veterans, military members, and their families will be honored during a celebration in the library featuring one student from each grade level reading their Veterans Day essay or poem. Honored guest will then enjoy light refreshments and have the opportunity to visit with students in their classrooms.
Please RSVP: 720-554-3100
Please RSVP: 720-554-3100
Greenwood Elementary Thurs., Nov. 10, 8:24 to 10 a.m.
veTerANS WeeK 2022 Greenwood Elementary Thurs., Nov. 10, 8:24 to 10 a.m.
Greenwood Elementary students will be honoring veterans, military members, and their families during two assemblies featuring patriotic music and projects celebrating America’s heroes. No RSVP required.
Greenwood Elementary students will be honoring veterans, military members, and their families during two assemblies featuring patriotic music and projects celebrating America’s heroes. No RSVP required.
West Middle School Wed., Nov. 9, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
West Middle School students and staff are proud to honor our nation’s heroes by placing thank you signs in the yards of local veterans; holding a flag-waving event outside the school at 8:30 a.m.; and hosting two assemblies featuring student performances and guest speaker Frank Griggs, founder of Heroes Puppies for Life. The WMS community will be raising funds to provide one or two service dogs to local veterans through Heroes Puppies for Life.
West Middle School Wed., Nov. 9, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
West Middle School students and staff are proud to honor our nation’s heroes by placing thank you signs in the yards of local veterans; holding a flag-waving event outside the school at 8:30 a.m.; and hosting two assemblies featuring student performances and guest speaker Frank Griggs, founder of Heroes Puppies for Life. The WMS community will be raising funds to provide one or two service dogs to local veterans through Heroes Puppies for Life.
Please RSVP: 720-554-5170
Cherry Creek High School Fri., Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Please RSVP: 720-554-5170
Cherry Creek High School Fri., Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Cherry Creek High School is proud to host America’s heroes at their playoff football game. Veterans, military members, and their families are invited to arrive early for a pizza dinner. Then they will be introduced before the game and at halftime. The game will also feature a fundraiser for Folds of Honor, an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military.
Please RSVP: 720-554-2393
Cherry Creek High School is proud to host America’s heroes at their playoff football game. Veterans, military members, and their families are invited to arrive early for a pizza dinner. Then they will be introduced before the game and at halftime. The game will also feature a fundraiser for Folds of Honor, an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military.
Please RSVP: 720-554-2393
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The United States is the larg est oil producer in the world. That might be hard to believe when you’re at a gas station, filling up and watching helpless ly as those numbers scroll by. In fact, according to the US Energy Information Administration, America produces nearly double the oil output of its next closest competitor, Sau di Arabia. Thus, when news broke that OPEC, the multinational cartel of oil producing states, announced a cut in daily production of two mil lion barrels, many Amer icans wondered how that would affect prices at the pump.
Because it’s election season, the price of gas leads to sound bites from candidates who use the oil industry as a campaign issue. Whenever politicians and pundits talk about oil and gas, someone inevitably uses the term “energy independence,” suggesting the United States could free itself from imported oil. However, because oil is a global commodity traded by international corporations, the belief that America could keep all domestic oil and be indepen dent of foreign imports might be a myth rather than an accurate description of oil economics. As one graduate student at Prince ton studying global finance and statistics told me, “commodity markets are complex beasts.”
However, regardless of whether energy independence is viable, he does believe “it’s important to have a diversified stream of generally friendly energy suppliers, the friendliest of course, being America her self.” The problem is that while America produces the most oil, it also consumes the most, and it will never produce enough domestic energy to meet its daily needs. Even if it could, oil would not stay within domestic borders because it goes wher ever markets demand it. Guar anteeing the oil stays domestic would mean nationalizing the industry, and no one wants that. Even in countries where the in dustry is owned by the govern ment, there are still exports and shortages. In fact, the Iranian government claims it pursues atomic energy because it exports much of its oil.
Shannon Osaka of the Washington Post reports, “even if U.S. production exactly matched U.S. demand, the coun try would still be importing and exporting oil constantly. Crude oil can be heavy or light, sweet or sour, and those qualities af fect how much it needs to be refined and for what uses. U.S. oil companies constantly export crude oil and import refined oil, and vice versa.” Obviously, oil is an international commodity bought and sold across national boundaries. Thus, it’s somewhat of a myth to believe the United States would or could ever drill and refine all the oil it needs,
effectively eliminating a need for imports and achieving what the public is told is “energy independence.” Osak also notes that while President “Biden has urged oil producers in the Unit
ed States to drill more to help lower prices, the president sim ply doesn’t have authority to or der companies to produce more.
And oil companies, recently burned from price crashes in the beginning of 2020, are hesitant to repeat the same mistakes.”
Dan Haley of the ColoradoOil and Gas Association often uses the term “energy security,” as opposed to independence. It seems more accurate to develop policies around being “energy secure.” Haley explains that “For many people, ener gy independence means domestic energy produc tion – the need for the United States to produce more of its own resourc es so we can rely less on foreign countries.” And the issue is not simply producing oil, but turn ing that raw material into usable consumer prod ucts. Haley points out that “our refineries were built at a time when we were importing more foreign crude, and they are designed to process that type of oil. I don’t believe we have built a new refinery in this country since the 1970s. So we will al ways rely on a certain amount of foreign oil, but the idea is to
rely on trading partners and al lies, not those who are hostile to our country.”
In terms of the global market and America’s role, the supply/ demand of oil is truly a “com plex beast.” America has been exporting oil for many years, even when supply seems short and prices at the pump sky rocket. That can be troubling for consumers to understand. Regardless, in talking about the health of the domestic industry, Haley explained that “In 2018, the U.S. became a net exporter of energy, and I think that’s good for the world.” I think we can all agree with Dan on that one.
Michael P. Mazenko is a writer, educator, & school administrator in Greenwood Village. He blogs at A Teach er’s View and can be found on Twitter @mmazenko. Ytou can email him at mmazenko@ gmail.com
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global commodity traded by international corporations, the belief that America could keep all domestic oil and be independent of foreign imports might be a myth rather than an accurate description of oil economics.
I arose early this past Sunday morning praying for the Broncos and watching the London performance. I brewed my usual pot of va nilla flavored coffee. Lately I’ve been enjoying the fla vored brands. You may have noticed that coffee prices, along with everything else, have risen with double-digit inflation. Just in the past few days rains in South America, primarily Brazil, have driven the price of raw coffee downward. Good news for coffee drinkers.
The Russians announced over the weekend that they are halting the export of wheat from the Ukraine ports because of drone at tacks on their naval vessels in the Black sea. The UN and Turkey had negotiated grain exports to be exported to ease world hungry, es
Over the course of this past sum mer, I hit the road with my colleague Kathay Rennels and traveled around the state. This is a trip we try to make every year when there isn’t a pandemic – this summer included stops in Greeley, Yuma, Fort Morgan, Steamboat Springs, Craig, Gunnison, Grand Junction, Center, Alamosa, Lamar, Rocky Ford, Castle Rock, and Durango.
It’s part of my role heading up the university system that delivers Exten sion, agriculture, and rural initiatives to Colorado – and Kathay’s role as interim vice president of Engagement and Extension at CSU and one of the state’s must trusted champions of rural Colorado. These trips are a time for us to listen, not talk, so we can get a clear picture of how we’re doing in delivering on this core part of our mission.
For as long as I’ve been making these summer road trips, water has been a big topic of nearly every conversation. It’s not a surprise: The history of the modern American West largely revolves around water, or the lack of it.
In fact, many of the great leaders in Colorado water history were con nected to Colorado State University, among them Ralph Parshall, who came to the Fort Collins campus in 1899 as a student and became an international leader in civil engineer ing and hydrology. (He developed the Parshall Flume in the college’s hydrology lab in 1921.) Parshall grew up on a family farm 16 miles west of Golden and recalled “dry-farming” acres of potatoes, oats, turnips, and
pecially in African nation.
This blockade will in crease food prices in meat, poultry, milk, bread, and many food items that have already risen dramatical ly in recent months.
It is also disturbing that Kroger, who oper ates the King Soop ers chain, is attempt ing to purchase Alb ertson, that in recent times purchased Safeway stores. If you haven’t been in a Safeway store re cently, you will find that they have improved dramatical ly. Both Safeway and King Soopers have done an admi rable and heroic job of keep ing the food chains flowing during COVID-19. The employees have done mas terful tasks of keeping the shelves stocked with some
exceptions’ pasta and toilet paper being the most memo rable commodity shortages.
The competition between the two outlets seems to be beneficial to grocery shop pers. These stores have to compete with Costco, Walmart, and Whole Foods that offer at tractive prices, larg er quantities, and a vast assortment of gourmet items, prepared foods, and many sale items.
A merger of the two chains might lead to more efficiencies but is not good for consumers to see Safeway just fade away.
It will be interesting to see if voters approve the sale of wine in grocery stores on next week’s ballot. I’m opposed to that option because of the economic
stress put on the local liquor, wine, and beer outlets in our neighborhoods, many close to grocery stores.
The stores are owned by local folks and are not listed on the New York Stock exchange.
The Mid-Term election is at hand and voters will soon decide the fate of our nation for at least two more years. Every election is projected by pundits to be the most important in our lifetime.
If the Broncos can fly to London and win a football game, coming back to life from almost being comatose, there is hope for the future.
Russell Wilson actually carried the ball for some gains, threw some great passes and had two suc cessful quarterback sneaks.
Hope lives eternal, even in elections.
wheat in the 1890s.
Just over a half century later, he noted how changes in the climate and precipitation levels had made those lush acres of crops on his family’s land a thing of the past. In 1956, he gave a talk to the Fort Collins Rotary Club, where he said:
“About the state, the water situa tion is becoming acute. Stream flow practically everywhere is extremely low. … Our population is growing at a steady pace which means more and dependable water supplies are needed to meet our needs. Examining the water problem we find the curve representing the population is rising and the curve showing the water sup ply is gradually dropping. As the years move on, these two curves get further apart, which indicates the serious situation we are approaching. People are on the move to live in Colorado, farmers are to be supplied with water, industry is expanding to use more water, and we are going downhill on water supply. What are we going to do about this problem?”
It’s a question we keep asking, 23 years into a drought in the Colorado River Basin. And it’s one of the rea sons that our third building to open at the CSU Spur campus in Denver will be the Hydro building – a place focused on research, science, and learning around all things connected to water. Hydro, which will also house Denver Water’s new water-quality laboratory and the Salazar Center for North American Conservation, will open in January in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.
It’s also why now-Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack worked with
us to establish an annual symposium run out of Spur that brings togeth er diverse stakeholders to share multi-sector, non-partisan solutions to the complex and perplexing chal lenges of Western water.
This is clearly a high-stakes issue for Colorado agriculture and communities around the state. And it’s tempting to view the challenges facing our Western states as distinct – but in reality, communities and populations around the world are grappling with the same issues. For that reason, this year’s Water in the West Symposium is looking globally at ways that cities, countries, Tribes, and agricultural producers have pur sued solutions and innovations that transcend boundaries and provide a useful roadmap for others.
I’m going to offer a shameless plug here and encourage any of you with an interest in water and its impact on Colorado and the West to sign up and join us Nov. 2 and 3. This symposium is designed not just for policymakers, producers, and conservationists but for all of us who understand the importance of a safe and reliable water supply to the health, vibrancy, and even survival of our communities.
And if you’re interested in learning more about the water situation in Colorado, look for the next issue of our STATE Magazine, which will come out early next year in conjunction with Hydro’s grand opening.
This is a conversation CSU will continue to engage – whether over coffee with farmers on the Eastern Plains or in our campus and Spur laboratories and meeting rooms –because answering Ralph Parshall’s question (“What are we going to do about it?”) demands our best science, collaboration, and thinking.
The Colorado State University System includes Colorado State Uni versity in Fort Collins, Colorado State University Pueblo, Colorado State University Global, and the public Spur campus in Denver.
Dr. Tony Frank Chancellor, Colorado State University System
Cherry Hills Village residents are typically charged sales taxes by remote vendors like Amazon and Wayfair who then submit those taxes to CHV. Last year, vendors from outside of CHV contributed over $1.2 million in taxes to CHV.
Starting January 1, 2023, instead of submitting taxes directly to the local taxing authority such as CHV, re mote vendors will submit sales taxes to Colorado’s Sales and Use Tax System (“SUTS”) which will ensure that taxes collected from state residents are delivered to the appropriate taxing authority. CHV will not be able to participate in SUTS unless it modifies its tax code to permit the collection of taxes from vendors located outside of the village.
Without the passage of Prop 2A, CHV will be unable to receive the tax dollars that remote vendors collect from CHV residents in the future. These vendors will still charge CHV residents the tax; but the state will not deliver the money to CHV because it will not have the right language in its tax code.
Prop 2A is a necessary change to ensure the taxes we are already being charged by outside vendors are delivered to CHV. Vote “yes” on 2A.
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Reverend Martin Niemoller
“In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me!”
Member – Desiderius ErasmusIn the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
Colorado conjures up vi sions of mountains and snow, like John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” where it rains fire in the sky and shadows from starlight are softer than a lullaby. Today a new vision emerges of Colorado, namely crime and violence.
The Common Sense Institute, a Colorado based non-partisan think tank, re cently did a deep dive and wrote a report on “Crime in Colorado in 2022”. The results are sobering and de pressing. Here are some of the key points.
“This year, Colorado’s average monthly crime rate has been 530 crimes per 100,000 residents, with no relief in sight. While slightly lower than last year’s peak, it remains 7.3% higher than in 2019, and 20% higher than in
2008.”
“Compared to other states, Colorado ranks first in motor vehicle theft and second in property crimes.”
of Columbia, Colorado now ranks 16th in total overdose deaths, up 7 places from 2021.
ments, nonenforcement of immigration laws in sanctuary state Colorado and in many sanctuary cities including Denver.
integrity.
BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH“The 412 pounds (of fentanyl) seized so far this year is enough to kill 93 mil lion people. The total number of drug over dose deaths has gone up in each of the past three years and opioids, fentanyl in particular, claimed the most lives.”
“Fentanyl will likely kill over 1,500 Coloradans this year, nearly 500 more than 2021. Between 4 and 5 Col oradans are dying daily from overdosing on synthetic opi oids (including fentanyl) on average in 2022. This is up from 2 to 3 Coloradans per day in 2021.”
“Comparing Colorado to all other states and the District
Societal changes, particu larly our collective mobility, high levels of social media use, reduction of social and emotional competencies and a dramatic number of individuals living alone contributes to isolation, loneliness, and alienation. Re searchers are sound ing the alarm on loneliness as it is af fecting our health and wellbeing. It can even be a predictor of loss of longevity and premature death.
Loneliness is not simple being alone. Many of us crave solitude and find it to be help ful and even restorative. Peo ple who are married and have a large network of friends and family sometimes describe
themselves as lonely. Lone liness is not predicated on the amount of people around us, but rather on the quality of those relationships. High quality relationships are characterized by emotional safety, being there when needed, friendship, humor, authenticity, compassion, being helpful and caring, and sharing common values.
Severe isolation and loneli ness do not create a yearning to engage with others. Con versely, it makes the lonely distrustful and hypervigilant to the possibility that others mean to harm them which then creates a cycle of mis trust and cynicism making it
Nearly two-thirds of over dose deaths occur among peo ple between 15 and 44 years old. At current rates, 2,000 Coloradans will die from drug overdoses in 2022.”
Such crime potentially affects all Coloradans, both young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican. As there is an upcoming election, voters should ask themselves the age-old pre-election ques tion, “Are you better off now compared to four years ago?”
Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, has been in charge over the past four years, along with a state legislature con trolled by Democrats. Not ev erything is under their control, but many contributory factors are. These include no cash bail, defund the police move
even more difficult to connect in a meaningful way.
What can be done with this mental health crisis of loneli ness which is the precursor to depression and suicide? More urban planners are embracing the village movement, design ing communities that endorse the “Live, Work, Play” con cept. These new communities have clubs and activities, a town square, parks, libraries, grocery stores, retail shops and community centers where residents can cross paths and get to know one another. Or ganizations like the Center for Relationship Education are teaching relationship skills training to increase self-ef ficacy and social emotional competencies to children and adults alike. Strengthening marriages and families should be characterized by teaching
Easterseals Colorado (ESC) is honoring Charles Schwab at its 12th Annual Season of Lights Gala on Saturday, November 5, 2022. For more than 20 years, Charles Schwab has supported ESC and Rocky Mountain Village (RMV) camp in Empire, Colorado through Schwab Volunteer Week projects to enhance RMV camp, Schwab Pro Bono Challenge to provide expertise in marketing and sales, employee board service, and volunteer projects that engage Schwab employees and their fam ilies.
Charles Schwab is a proud sponsor of many ESC activities and events and has integrated people with disabilities into its workforce and workplace culture. Charles Schwab and its employees have donated hundreds of thou sands of dollars to ESC over the last 20 years.
Charles Schwab will receive the prestigious Jake Jabs Com munity Impact Award. The award – named in honor of American Furniture Warehouse founder and CEO Jake Jabs – recognizes com munity leaders and organizations who are dedicated to changing the way the world views and defines disability. It is a privilege to place the Charles Schwab name among these leaders.
“Easterseals and Charles Schwab share so many of the same values to empower people today to achieve a better tomorrow! We are honored to be able to partner with Easterseals Colorado, who supports so many with challenges to live their best lives!” says Da vid Detterick, Senior Manager, Charles Schwab.
“Year in and year out, Charles Schwab and its employees have always been one of our biggest
advocates,” says Roman Krafczyk, President/CEO at ESC. “They live our mission to get involved and provide priceless guidance to pro pel our organization forward.”
The Season of Lights Gala will be held at Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center this year on Novem ber 5, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and feature a special performance by Top 10 American Idol performer and America’s Got Talent Semifinalist, Christian Guardino. The gala is ESC’s sin gle largest fundraising event of the year, with 89 cents of every dollar raised going directly back to the people and programs that ESC supports. A full 100% of the donations raised stay in Colorado to support local Coloradans with disabilities and their families. For more information and tickets to the gala, go to https://www.easter seals.com/co/get-involved/events/.
These are more than simply talking points. Several weeks ago, a 24-year-old Weld County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed by an illegal immigrant who was under the influence at the time of the hit-and-run. Such a tragedy, along with many others, are preventable if Colorado elected officials chose to enforce existing laws.
In a recent gubernatorial debate, GOP challenger Heidi Ganahl raised the important issues of the economy, crime, and education with the Gov ernor. Polis’s response was to pat himself on the back over strong job numbers while criticizing Ganahl’s running mate, Danny Moore, who raised questions over election
couples and family members how to connect in meaningful ways rather than just pointing them to more and more social services. Neighborhood lead ers are emerging to connect their neighbors with one an other through social events, contests, concerts, creative arts, clubs, and activities. Another strategy to reduce loneliness and depression is to talk about it. We need to encourage lonely individuals to let someone know how they are feeling, to be vul nerable and take a risk. This is the first step to healthy connection. When a single New Yorker, Julia Bainbridge, struggled with loneliness she started a podcast, The Lonely Hour. She discovered that just talking about her feelings made her feel less lonely. She
Election integrity may be a fringe conspiracy theory for Democrats and the media, but most Americans respectfully disagree. Rasmussen Reports in a survey last week found, “84% of likely U.S. voters believe the issue of election integrity will be important in this year’s congressional elec tions.”
It’s a time for choosing for Colorado voters, the choice between the current Democrat leadership allowing Colorado to become a crime capital for America or Republican challengers, including guber natorial “mom on a mission” Heidi Ganahl attempting to reverse Colorado’s depressing crime statistics.
Voters have a choice. For many it could be a matter of life or death based on rising crime and drug overdoses. Hopefully they choose wisely.
was surprised to find out how many people felt the way she did. It was a comfort to know that she was not alone with her feelings of loneliness. Working to increase physi cal touch through handshakes, hugging, patting someone on the back or holding hands is healing. Physical touch can reduce our stress, help fight infection and inflam mation. Powerful hormones get released when mean ingful, appropriate touch is experienced. Dopamine, epi nephrine, and oxytocin gets released in our brains which help form social bonds and prosocial connectedness. We are hardwired to connect. It is good for our health. Let’s fight loneliness together.
joneen@myrelationshipcenter. org
Underdog CU Regent, the only elected Republican holding a statewide office, Heidi Ganahl is running for Colorado Governor
What are Heidi Ganahl’s priorities? KIDS! She’s a Mom on a Mission! (Four kids of her own!) She is pas sionate about education and concerned about Colorado’s kids in crisis – suicide, drug addiction, Fentanyl plus 60% not reading, writing or doing math at grade level. Sky rocketing CRIME. COST OF LIVING being out of control and, she wants to be a voice for RURAL COLORADO.
Her mantra: Polis is the Problem. We need a change!
She was born in Orange County, California and her dad was a reserve police offi
cer in Costa Mesa and Irvine.
The family moved to Colora do when she was 12 and she graduated from Lewis-Palmer High School in town of Monument. She received a schol arship to Southern Methodist Univer sity for a year and graduated from the University of Colo rado. Her collegiate sorority was Delta Gamma.
Using her degree in market ing, she worked in the adver tising industry in San Diego, but missed her family. Back in Colorado, she worked in
pharmaceutical sales. When she met her first husband, they wrote a business plan for a Camp Bow Wow on a napkin (a really cool idea before doggy day care was a thing.) At age 27, when her husband Bion was killed in a plane crash, she was shattered. Her broth er suggested she pull out that napkin and pursue the dream. A natural entrepre neur, she took the franchise more than a mile high. The very successful Camp Bow Wow was sold in to VCA in
2014. In the meantime, she had been introduced to Jason Ganahl in 2007. They were married in 2009. (He is a pop ular restaurateur.) In 2015, a friend suggested she run for CU Regent. She proved she was a fighter and won the race she wasn’t supposed to win. At the same time, she founded Moms Fight Back that addressed teen suicide, sexual assault and school safety. In 2020, she was diag nosed with a brain tumor after experiencing severe head aches. “The surgery took out my filter,” she said. She had four months to think about the election. And, in 2021 she felt good about running. With her Heidi’s Colorful Colorado, she interviewed people who were angry and upset with what was going
on in our state. She listened and learned what people care about and everything fell into place. Her campaign launched on September 14, 2021 appropriately in Monu ment and she hit the ground running – visiting 30 counties in the first 10 days. She actu ally started a movement with her bold solutions such as eliminating state income tax. “I’m a problem solver, not a politician.” Her movement includes a powerful force of Ganahl Gals across Colora do – borrowing a page from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s successful campaign in Vir ginia. “Why am I running? Because I don’t want to wake up in ten years and wish I had. God put this in front of me!” for further information: HeidiForGovernor.com.
Even Heidi’s Regent race was different, she spoke from the heart. Even then, she was breaking the mold. She is a leader - so bold and authentic. She makes people stop and think about what we are asking of our elected officials.”
– Antonette Smith, Leadership Program of the Rockies 2013 classmate
That’s the cam paign theme for the Republican ticket for Colo rado Governor – the most di verse ticket Colorado has ever seen. Neither is a politician. Both are entrepreneurs. Both support law enforcement. Both are fighters. “I’m in this fight now and I don’t lose fights!” said Danny. Both feel they have lived the American Dream and want to pass it on. Back when Heidi introduced Danny Moore as her running mate, she said: “I am proud to introduce Danny, a man who has been battle tested. I chose
him first for his heart, but also for his business acumen, his service to America and that he was raised to never back down.”
Danny Moore served 24 years in the United States Navy before retiring in 2005. He served in several leadership positions throughout his Naval career. His final assignment was as the Senior Enlisted Advisor within the Aerospace Data Facility Colorado. He was responsible for the growth and development of 3,800 military and civilian personnel. He was only the second Naval personnel and
black male to hold that po sition in the organization’s history. “In the Navy, people followed me not because of my rank, but because they trusted me,” said Danny. He is the first black male to achieve the rank of CTTCM (Cryto logic Technician Technical Master Chief) in the Navy. He received numerous military
itorious Service Medal and the National Security Agency Dis tinguished Service Medal.
Danny Moore has over 19 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He has served as Pro gram Manager and Director of Global Operations for British Aerospace International, over seeing a business line of over a billion dollars in value. In addition, he is the president and owner of DeNOVO Solu tions , LLC and Thornberry Consulting, LLC. - providing scientific, engineering, tech nical and operational support services to the Department of Defense. The two companies operate in Colorado, Mary land, Virginia, Washington D. C., New Mexico, Mississippi, Australia and the United King dom. He has nearly 43 years of operational and business expe rience in intelligence, surveil lance and reconnaissance.
Danny Moore is passionate about community, freedom and capitalism.
His mantra is: “It’s time for a change!” Democrats, Repub licans and the unaffiliated say
they are fed up.”
“This will be an historic election,” he told the audience at Douglas County Republican Women.”It’s been two decades since we have had Republican governor. Our current govern ment has forgotten rural Colo rado and inner cities. Are you and your family better off than four years ago? Accountability is needed!”
“We’ve known for some time that our state is in crisis,” he said. “This is not an election to be shy, not to be the silent majority, but to be vocal and bold. As conservatives, we are kind people. We can solve, but we need resolve. I love this state that deserves real lead ership. It gave me my wife, my family and my business. Let’s let parents dictate which schools work. Our schools are failing. Industry and education can work together. Our prop erty is not safe. Our kids are not safe. Our criminals have more rights than victims.”
“A new day is coming. Hei di Ganahl and Danny Moore are coming! We will be ag gressive in everything we do. We can be aggressive at our own border. There have to be real penalties. Give our state a chance. We must unite around one principle – freedom!”
“I will mandate freedom! I trust the people of Colorado to make decisions for their lives, kids, business and health.” - Heidi Ganahl
“I want you to know you’re looking at the American Dream! Our state needs determination, leadership and resolve. Our kids don’t have a union, they only have us. It’s time for a change!” – Danny Moore, candidate for Colorado Lt. GovernorOfficial headshot as a CU Regent Animal lover Heidi with the Camp Bow Wow mascot - Scout, a toy Maltese
A fourth generation Colora dan, Kathleen Chan dler has a degree in political science from CU Colorado Springs. Serving as Coalition and Future Leaders Program Manager for the non-partisan Inde pendence Institute,
she’s been involved in politics since she was 18.” Most people want personal and economic free dom,” she said. “But, Blue votes emotionally. Politics is downstream from culture.” She had thought-provoking advice based on the mission of the Indepen
dence Institute and the organi zation’s voting recommenda tions. “We need to be remind ed that Colorado is all four corners. Develop long term strategies and pay attention to the landscape (changing) every day. Community Ser vice is essential to liberty. Ask the right question – is this the proper role of government?
Control what you can control, let go of what you can’t. Use your influence where it exists. Eight states have no income tax making Colorado less competitive.” In explaining the ballot measures: If there are letters – the initiative comes from the government trying to do somenting to you. If there are numbers – it is cit izen led with signatures on a petition. Amendment E – Vote Yes extending Homestead Ex emption to Gold Star Spouses.
Amendment F - NO on the Charitable Gaming Measure. Proposition FF – NO on Healthy Meals for All Public School Students. Ptopisition GG – NO on Amount of Tax Owed Table for Initiatives.
Proposition 121 – YES on State Income Tax Rate Reduc tion. Proposition 123 – NO on Dedicated State Income Tax Revenue for Affordable Hous ing Programs. Propositions 124, 125, 126 –YES to fixing antiquated liquor laws.
“You all sound like freedom,” said a spirited Lauren Boebert who was in town to address a sold-out crowd at Cherry Creek Republican Women and listening to introductions of many in the audience run ning for office.. “Congratulations on hav ing such amazing candidates!” Her energy is contagious. Even in the House Minority, she has been able to make a differencefor her district, her state and her country. She is cutting through the government’s “red tape” in her district. She is a member of the House Freedom Caucus. “Too many in office want to destroy the Constitution. We are all paying the price for failed pol icies.” She mentioned the thousands of new IRS agents with firearms. “Taxation is theft! This is armed robbery!” In talking
about the American Dream, she said: “The ideal is the vision of the Founders. The Word of God was woven into their very being.” She quoted Ben Franklin: “It is the essence of our language.” Like others, she mentioned crime being out of control and Colorado #2 in Fentanyl deaths. “If they really cared about Fentanyl poison ing, they would shut down the southern border.” She referred to the unjust chain migration affecting Colorado and current legislature promoting Fentanyl because of lack of punishment. She referred to misleading titles of bills such as Rescue America and Inflation Reduction Plan.“It is important to get our message out. When we govern as conservatives, that’s when America wins!”
FAR LEFT: Jaylen Mosqueira who is running for HD 38
LEFT: Bob Andrews who is running for Arapahoe County Assessor
RIGHT: Tom Conroy who is running for Cherry Hills Village City Council
FAR RIGHT: Paul Archer who is running for HD 37
“I need other fighters with me in Congress!”
-Lauren Boebert, referring to Steven Monahan running for CD 6U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, CCRW 1st VP Susan Struna and CCRW President Evie Ashmore
Hugh McKean, GOP leader of the Colorado House of Rep resentatives, died early Sunday morning, October 30. Kean was 55 years old. He reportedly called a friend late Saturday, October 29, complaining of chest pain. His friend went to check on him and found him deceased. The Larimer County Coroner has ruled that his death was caused by a heart attack.
Kean represented House District 51, which is comprised of Loveland and the surround ing area. He was first elected to that position in 2016 after having served on the Loveland City Council beginning in 2009. Kean was chosen as the House Minority Leader two years ago and was highly regarded by elected officials on both sides of the aisle.
Kean will be re-elected on November 8 because he was running unopposed. Sometime soon after that, his seat will be filled by a vacancy committee of the Larimer County Republi can Party. Kean’s number two in GOP leadership, Rep. Tim Geit ner, resigned from the House in early October, and Rep. Rod
Pelton, the Minority Whip, is running for the state Senate, so the GOP leadership ranks will be rebuilt from scratch. Names mentioned as possible replace ments for the Minority Leader are Rep. Mike Lynch and Rep. Colin Larson, but that is a con versation for after November 8.
Outside the general assem bly, Kean was a contractor who graduated from Colorado State University. As a legislator, the state’s small businesses and water were areas that drew his attention.
Upon being informed of his passing, Governor Jared Polis issued this statement, “A family man and a true public servant, Minority Leader McKean had
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Your ballot came in the mail al most three weeks ago. You know where the drop boxes are in your neighborhood, but that ballot is still sitting on the kitchen counter, or maybe a desk. You’ve looked at it. It’s overwhelming—candidates, bal lot issues, judges---how can you be expected to know enough about all of them to cast a meaningful vote?
Over the past few months, I’ve attended countless candidate events. This reporter alone has written nearly 50 separate articles* on candidates in the primary and general elections between April and October, and even the 11 statewide ballot issues.
As you open that long form ballot, our advice is to prioritize the races and questions you feel are most im portant, research what you can, talk to people whose judgment you trust, and then vote your conscience. As far as judges, if you don’t know anything about them, consider leaving them blank. Maybe that will encourage the powers that be to find a more sensible way to determine which, if any, judg es’ performance has fallen short.
Now, the hard part. Should you vote for the person? Should you vote
for the party? What impact does party affiliation have on the job the candi date is seeking? Many would agree that it matters more for a Member of Congress than the county coroner, but what about all the other offices?
Read available endorsements of people and publications you know. If their reasoning makes sense to you, you may want to follow them.
If you’re still having trouble de ciding who to vote for, ask yourself if the new candidates have said how they’d solve the problems they’ve identified? As to the incumbents, have they shown you that their past performance merits re-election? Do the promises of the new candidates relate to issues they have the power to address if they get elected to the office they’re seeking? If so, have the incumbents worked to address these issues? These can be difficult ques tions to answer, but if you can, it will make it easier to decide.
What about the issues? Crime is up in Colorado, certainly, but it is also up across the country. Who is to blame? Is it the police, the judges, the prosecutors, the state legislature, the federal government, the pandemic?
Then there’s inflation, driving up the cost of everything, not just across this country; it’s all over the world.
Look at the financial mess in the U.K. Is it because the government threw around too much money dur ing COVID? Is it a cyclical event because prices were so low for so long? Does anyone really know? Can the government fix it by continuing to raise interest rates or is there a bet ter solution out there? If they have the power to do so, how do the candi dates plan to address it?
The drug problem and the increase in deaths from overdoses has touched nearly all of us. If the government can stop it, why has it been going on for so many years? And should we be asking what is going on in our soci ety that is driving the huge demand for these drugs? Is it social media? Is it the downturn in the number of fam ilies who practice their religion? Is there a solution out there that anyone in government could implement? What about experience? Do we want a person who has government experience in the job or someone who has not been in government?
One has a fresh outlook and one knows how things work. Which is more important for the office they’re seeking?
After you’ve gone through as many of those exercises as you can, just do your best at making the choic es you believe are the right ones for your city, your county, your state, and your country. Not exercising your right to vote is the only wrong vote. Participating in the process is what makes this country great.
*This is a list of articles we’ve written on candidates and issues dur
ing this election season, along with the date they ap peared in The Villager. More are about Republicans than Democrats because the GOP had pri maries in many races that impact our readers, while Democrats had few. Democrats also had fewer events that were open to the press.
April 7 – Seven GOP candidates for U.S. Senate
April 14 – Kellner for AG, Berzins for County Treasurer, Andrews for County Assessor
April 21 – O’Dea and Hanks are
remaining candidates in GOP pri mary for U.S. Senate
May 5 – Sheriff Brown and U.S. Rep. Crow talk about accomplish ments
May 12 – Candidates Kim, Edling, Monahan, Hancock and (now for mer) candidates Lopez, Presley, and O’Donnell
May19 – Detailed report on the primaries for US Senate, Governor, Secretary of State, Arapahoe County BOCC, State Senate Dist. 27
May 26 – Republican Rumble fea turing Ganahl vs. Lopez, Hanks vs. O’Dea, Kirkmeyer vs. Kulmann and Allcorn, and Kellner
June 2 – One-on-one interviews with GOP Governor candidates Lo pez and Ganahl
June 16 – Report on candidates Archer, Cornell, and primary be
tween Gotto and Presley
June 23 – Update on O’Dea cam paign for U.S. Senate
July 7 – After the primary, it’s down to Polis vs. Ganahl and Bennet vs. O’Dea; Mosqueira in HD 38; Mo nahan in CD6; Hancock in HD41
July 21 - Ganahl introduces run ning mate Moore
July 28 – Event for AG Weiser
August 4 – Event for Ortiz for HD 38, including Padden for 18th Judi cial DA in 2024; Archer vs. Dickson in HD37, Froelich vs. Fernandez in HD3, Sullivan vs. Kim in SD27
August 11 – Update on O’Dea for U.S. Senate
August 18 – Report on event for Griswold for Sec. of State
August 25 – Arapahoe County Sheriff Brown and Coroner Lear hold open house
September 1 –Crow Town Hall
September 8 – Brown, Diffendahl and Stewart for CHV Mayor; Han cock for HD41
September 15 – Ganahl and run ning mate Moore; Hoellen, Leviton, Maguire, Williams, Eber and Conroy are candidates for CHV City Council
September 22 – Town Hall with AG Weiser and State Sen. Hansen; Description of all statewide ballot amendments
September 29 – AG Weiser and challenger Kellner debate; Roth for Arapahoe County BOCC; Monahan for CD6; interview with Fernandez for HD3; interview with Cornell for Arapahoe County Clerk; Event with CD6 U.S. Rep. Crow, candidate for BOCC Campbell-Swanson, and Ortiz for HD38
October 6 – Dean Singleton grills Polis and Ganahl October 13 – CHV Candidate Forum, One-on-one interviews with O’Dea for U.S. Senate and Archer for HD37
October 20 – Debate between SOS candidates Griswold and Anderson; Debate between State Treasurer can didates Young and Sias; Arapahoe County candidates Cornell, Edling, Andrews, Berzins, Bouchard, and Summey appear at forum.
October 27 –Sen. Bennet and chal lenger O’Dea meet in forum; also featured AG Weiser, SOS Candidate Anderson, Kirkmeyer for CD8, Frisch for CD3; interview with Kim for SD27, More from CHV Candi date Forum; Description of all state wide ballot issues and recommenda tions on each ballot issue.
All of these articles can be found on www.villagerpublishing.com. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com
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On October 28, incumbent U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D) and his GOP challenger, heavy civil contractor Joe O’Dea (R), met in their only televised debate. It was held on the campus of CSU in Fort Collins. The candidates were questioned by four reporters, Luigi Del Puerto, editor at Col orado Politics, Heather Skold of KRDO News in Colorado Springs, and Kyle Clark and Marshall Zellinger of Denver’s 9News.
After pointing to the ten poorest counties in Colorado, where “the median income is less than $38,000,” Skold asked, “How do we reverse inflation for those who cannot make ends meet?”
O’Dea said, “It starts with the reckless spending by Ben net and (President) Biden.” He also accused his opponent and President Biden of waging “a war on energy.” Stopping those activities would address inflation, O’Dea concluded.
Bennet said, “My child tax credit last year would have meant that every one of those families would be receiving $450 a month right now to pay for groceries…rent…school clothes for their kids. I want to make that tax credit per manent. He (O’Dea) wants to make the tax cuts that Trump passed for the wealthiest peo ple in America permanent.”
Clark addressed Bennet, noting that the Inflation Re duction Act that he voted for would reduce carbon emis sions, expand the clean energy economy and lower health care costs, but not “reduce inflation in any meaningful way.” He wanted to know if Democrats misled the American people by using that title and whether “the planned spending will ac tually make inflation worse.”
Bennet responded that he didn’t believe it was mislead ing or would increase inflation because, he said, “Unlike the Trump tax cuts, this bill was actually paid for.” He added that it will “cap drug prices at $2,000” for Colorado seniors and “require Medicare, for the first time in American history, to negotiate drug prices.”
Clark also had a question for O’Dea that pertained directly to him. He asked why government spending on construction projects that O’Dea’s company won and led to his personal wealth were “opportunity,” while other government spending was de pendency.
O’Dea responded that, “When we pay people to sit on the couch at home, that’s dependency. When we pay people to invest in our trans portation system, in our water
storage systems, in our econ omy, in our energy, those are assets that are growing.”
Things got a little testy when O’Dea repeated more than once that Bennet had been ineffective as a senator because, according to O’Dea, he had only passed one bill in 13 years on the job. Bennet finally said, “You’re a liar, Joe. You’re a liar.” Many of Bennet’s proposals were rolled into other bills and passed that way. On that subject, Bennet said, “I’ve written 101 bills that have passed, 82 of those with a Republican cosponsor. That has been fact-checked.”
Regarding guns, the candi dates were asked if they would support requiring a person to be 21 to buy a “so-called as sault rifle.” Bennet said, “Yes.” O’Dea said, “I would not. No more laws.” On the question of whether they would support a total ban on these weapons, O’Dea said no. Bennet said, “I think we’ve made enough of these weapons of war in this country.”
On the issue of party loy alty, each candidate sought to tie the other to their party’s leader, while both sought to show their independence. When O’Dea accused Ben net, repeatedly, of “voting with Biden 98% of the time,” Bennet pointed to his disagree ments with the administration on going to Saudi Arabia, student loan debt forgiveness, “and when he almost killed Colorado’s solar industry,” which Bennet led the fight to save. O’Dea’s recent pub lic statement that he would work against former President Trump getting nominated to run again in 2024, which re sulted in Trump calling O’Dea stupid and having a “big mouth” has been well publi cized.
Skold accused Bennet of supporting “abortions up to birth,” to which Bennet pointed out that, “Only one percent of abortions in Col orado and in this country are late-term abortions and they are the worst circumstances a mother could have. These are circumstances where she’s car ried the baby to term…She’s expecting the child to be there and for medically horrific rea sons, she’s having to have an
abortion. That’s one percent. I don’t think Joe O’Dea should be in that hospital room with her when she’s got to make that decision. I don’t think any politician should. I trust Col orado’s mothers and women.
I trust America’s mothers and women.” In his answer, O’Dea said he supports a woman’s right to choose in the first part of a pregnancy.
On immigration, Bennet said that he would unequivo cally support a bill that would provide a path to citizenship for those who fit under the definition of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. O’Dea said he would not sup port a stand-alone bill because, “We need a comprehensive bill. We need one that safes up and secures the border, which includes putting up a barrier,” and, “In addition to that, we need to streamline our immi gration system. It needs to be predictable.” Only if those issues were also addressed, O’Dea said, would he support a path to citizenship for those who fall under DACA. Bennet took the opportunity to blame the former president (Trump) for having “made it impossible for us to get anything done on immigration,” and noted, “Joe O’Dea voted for that president twice.”
In a rare opportunity to question one another, O’Dea asked Bennet if he regret ted voting “for $5 trillion in spending,” to which Bennet responded that he regretted the inflation we and the rest of the world are living with as a re sult of a broken supply chain.
When Zellinger pointed out that he had been unable to substantiate a claim O’Dea had made that Google had “down played some of his ads,” and challenged O’Dea to provide evidence of it, the candidate would only say, “It’s there. You can find it.”
Although Bennet has ex ceeded O’Dea in fundraising, those numbers don’t take into account the millions of dollars in ads flooding Colorado’s airwaves and computers that are funded by independent expenditure committees that are targeting both candidates.
National media says this race is close.
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knack for making everyone feel like they were the most import ant person in the room. Minority Leader McKean cared deeply for his constituents, always had time for a conversation or a laugh, and truly worked every day to build a better future for every Coloradan...We are send ing thoughts and prayers to all of Hugh’s loved ones and take comfort knowing his legacy will be felt in Colorado for years to come.”
Kristi Burton Brown, chair of the Colorado Republican Party said, “Whenever I think of Hugh McKean, I’ll think of his smile and his positive outlook on life. One of the best memories I have of him is when I visited his office at the Capitol with my kids. In the middle of a busy legislative session, he still took the time to show my kids around his office, explain his science displays to them, and invest – even for a few minutes – in their lives. That was the Hugh McKean behind the polit
ical scene – a man who loved others and was happy to invest in them.”
House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar of Pueblo, said of Kean, “Hugh worked tirelessly on behalf of his constituents and cared deeply about our state and our future. In our roles as Ma jority and Minority Leader, we worked closely together every day, with a shared commitment to doing the people’s work. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, his loved ones and the House Republican Caucus.”
A statement from Senate GOP Minority Leader John Cooke of Greeley included, “Hugh was a leader, a friend, and a good man. He never made politics personal, but instead always greeted everyone with a warm smile and an open hand. With his sincere nature and hon est approach, he taught every one what it means to be a states man. His passion for his family, his community, and the state of Colorado were exemplary.”
Funeral arrangements were pending as of this writing.
Have you noticed this year’s Dr. Pepper FANS VILLE spoofs on TV, fea turing Alabama’s reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young?
These spots are NIL taken to the national level, which highlights the most revolu tionary develop ment in college athletics since the forward pass in football and three-point shot in basketball.
For those who haven’t been fol lowing closely, NIL stands for Name, Image and Likeness. It’s the fairly recent relaxation of the standard which ruled that receiving any kind of sport-related financial benefits terminated one’s amateur sta tus and made the monetized individual a professional.
Bryce Young is one of hun dreds (possibly thousands) of college athletes now being paid to promote or endorse products and services—in some cases, receiving the kind of money previously reserved only for pros.
Factual information is hard to come by, because: a) most advertising costs are propri etary; b) colleges and univer sities would rather not divulge just how much their athletes are raking in; and c) the ath letes themselves have reasons to keep their income private.
But none of that has dis couraged numerous websites and sports reporters from taking their best shots at what likely is going on. Here’s a little of their assertions:
Rayquan Smith, a running back for Norfolk State, has been called the “King of NIL.” Despite playing for a Division II HBCU (His torically Black College or University), he went into his
senior season with more than 70 NIL deals.
Hanna and Haley Cavinder, twins on Fresno State’s wom en’s basketball team, found themselves on a Boost Mobile billboard in New York City’s Times Square. Since NIL took effect in July 2021, women’s col lege basketball has ranked third among NIL-compensated sports.
Quinn Ewers, who committed to Ohio State then transferred to Texas after playing only two downs on No vember 20, 2021, reportedly locked up more than $1.4 million BEFORE he enrolled at Ohio State—grad uating a year early from his high school in Texas. Recog nized as the first amateur ath lete to land an NIL deal worth more than a million dollars, he’s added to that figure since becoming the Longhorns’ starting quarterback as a freshman.
And then there’s Young and his nationally televised ad campaign, which subliminally promotes Dr. Pepper’s spon sorship of the national cham pionship football playoffs. His deals are estimated to be worth more than $3 million.
Dr. Pepper isn’t the only major brand to tap college athletes through NIL. Mer cedes Benz, Degree anti perspirant, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), Gatorade and various sports marketing firms are among others that have jumped at the new NIL freedom.
Built Bar, a national leader in protein bars, went so far as to pick up every BYU walkon’s tuition AND to pay up to $1,000 to every Brigham Young football player (as many as 136) who wears the “Built” branding on his hel
met and participates in com pany events.
Boosters at many univer sities also have recognized NIL’s potential as a recruit ment tool, forming “cooper atives” that arrange deals for prospects—if they sign.
Most NIL beneficiaries, of course, are not in Bryce Young’s league.
For example, defensive lineman Josh Paschal, now a rookie with the Detroit Lions, starred in a hilarious commer cial for a Lexington children’s dentist while a senior at the University of Kentucky last season. Safe to say he didn’t get Dr. Pepper money to do it. But he got paid.
Is NIL a good thing, long overdue?
I must admit, I’m torn.
On one hand, I liked it when college stars played for the love of the game and the glory they could bring to their schools, when a full-ride scholarship meant four years of going to class and maybe earning a degree in addition to possibly playing at the next level. When freshmen weren’t eligible to play on the varsity.
Of course, that was a long time ago.
Today, looking at it as any parent would whose son or daughter is one of the reasons a given university is reaping big dollars from its successful sports teams, I have a hard time saying athletes should be denied that opportunity to cash in on their undergraduate sports prominence.
Perhaps you’re wondering about Colorado-based ath letes.
Well, Colorado and Colo rado State—combined—won two football games this sea son through Week Seven. Demand for Buffs or Rams “stars” has been, shall we say, underwhelming.
But sports-betting company MaximBet offered an NIL deal to every female athlete in our state—no matter the size of the school or the collegiate classification in which it com petes.
What about Air Force, which could win the 2022 Commander-in-Chief Trophy and go to a football bowl game?
Well, the Pentagon doesn’t recognize NIL. Athletes at the service academies are not allowed to share in the lar gesse.
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Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that retirees will be getting a nice cost-of-living increase in our Social Security benefits next year but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2023?
Dear Planning, From an entitlement program standpoint, 2023 is going to be a very good year for retirees! Not only will you receive a nice 8.7 percent cost-of-living increase in your Social Security retirement benefits – the largest since 1981 – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also recently announced that your Medicare Part B standard monthly premium will be lowered 3 percent ($5.20) from the current rate of $170.10 per month, to $164.90/month in 2023.
The reason for the reduction is a correction to last year’s hefty Part B premium increase, which was larger than it needed to be. The 2022 premium hike of about 14.5 percent was announced amid uncertainty about the potential impact of a new Alzheimer’s drug called
Aduhelm, which threatened to explode Medicare costs.
That didn’t happen. The cost of the drug was cut roughly in half from an original $56,000 a year and Medicare sharply limited coverage. This created a large financial reserve for Part B, allowing the program to reduce next year’s premium.
You’ll also be happy to know that in addition to the premium reduction, the annual deductible for Medicare Part B will also be lowered $7 from $233 in 2022, to $226 in 2023.
And if you have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the average premium in 2023 will be about $31.50, which is a 1.8 percent decrease from $32.08 in 2022.
But the news isn’t all rosy. The deductible for Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) per benefit period (which generally starts when you are admitted to the hospital) will be $1,600 in 2023, up $44 from this year’s $1,556. That applies to the first 60 days of inpatient care. For the 61st through 90th day, the coinsurance will be $400 per day, up from $389 this year.
And for days 91 to 150, the charge will be $800 per day (up from $778 in 2022).
And the skilled nursing facility coinsurance for days 21-100 will also increase to $200 per day, up from $194.50 in 2022.
High earning Medicare beneficiaries, which makes up about 7 percent of all Medicare recipients, will also receive a break in 2023. Medicare surcharges for high earners are based on adjusted gross income from two years earlier, which means that 2023 Part B premiums are determined by 2021 annual income.
So, if your 2021 income was above $97,000 up to $123,000 ($194,000 up to $246,000 for married couples filing jointly), your 2023 Part B monthly premium will be $230.80, down from $238.10 in 2022.
Monthly premiums for singles with an income between $123,000 and $153,000 ($246,000 and $306,000 for joint filers) will decrease from $340.20 to $329.70 in 2023.
Individuals earning above $153,000 up to $183,000 ($306,000 to $366,000 for joint filers) will see their monthly premium decrease from $442.30 to $428.60 in 2023.
Those with incomes above $183,000 up to $500,000
($366,000 to $750,000 for joint filers), your 2023 Part B premium will be $527.50, down form $544.30 in 2022.
And single filers with income of $500,000 or more ($750,000 or more for joint filers) will pay $560.50 per month next year, versus this year’s premium of $578.30.
High-income beneficiaries with a Medicare Part D
prescription drug plan will also pay a little less next year. If your income was over $97,000 ($194,000 for joint filers) you’ll pay a $12.20 to $76.40 monthly surcharge on top of your regular Part D premiums based on your income level.
For more information on Medicare’s 2023 costs see Medicare.gov/basics/costs/ medicare-costs
Dear Readers,
Under Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 15-11-507 contains the requirements to revoke a Will by writing, or an act, as follows:
(1) A Will or any part thereof is revoked:
(a) By executing a subse quent Will that revokes the previous Will or part
expressly or by inconsis tency; or (b) By performing a re vocatory act on the Will, if the testator performed the act with the intent and for the purpose of revok ing the Will or part of it, or if another individual performed the act in the testator’s conscious pres ence and by the testator’s direction. For purposes of this paragraph (b), “re vocatory act on the Will” includes burning, tearing, canceling, obliterating, or destroying the Will or any part of it. A burning, tearing, or canceling is a ”revocatory act on the Will”, whether or not the burn, tear, or cancellation touched any of the words on the Will.
(2) If a subsequent Will does not expressly revoke a previous Will, the execu tion of the subsequent Will wholly revokes the previ ous Will by inconsistency
if the testator intended the subsequent Will to replace rather than supplement the previous Will.
(3) The testator is presumed to have intended a sub sequent Will to replace rather than supplement a previous Will if the subsequent Will makes a complete disposition of the testator’s estate. If this presumption arises and is not rebutted by clear and convincing evidence, the previous Will is revoked; only the subsequent Will is operative on the testator’s death.
(4) The testator is presumed to have intended a subse quent Will to supplement rather than replace a previous Will if the subse quent Will does not make a complete disposition of the testator’s estate. If this presumption arises and is not rebutted by clear and
convincing evidence, the subsequent Will revokes the previous Will only to the extent the subsequent Will is inconsistent with the previous Will; each Will is fully operative on the testator’s death to the extent they are not incon sistent.
Many Court cases exist, with rulings interpreting this statutory language, regard ing the legal requirements to revoke a Will in Colorado. These rulings include when a Will, last seen in the posses sion of the testatrix, cannot be found following her death, there is a presumption that the testatrix destroyed the Will with the intent to revoke it.
The same degree of mental capacity is required for the revocation of a Will as is nec essary for its execution. The presumption of revocation arising from the unavailability of a Will may be rebutted by evidence that the testator was mentally incapacitated to re voke it.
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It is always best to seek the advice and assistance of an estate plan attorney to help prepare a replacement Will which validly revokes a prior Will, or to prepare a Codicil (which is a legal amendment to an existing Will), to amend or revoke selected provisions of an existing Will.
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).
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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 documents allow you to des ignate 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 distri butions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.
Notice is hereby given that at 2:00 (p.m.) on November 17, 2022, pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-26-107, Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority shall make final payment to 53 Corporation, LLC 5655 Peterson Road Sedalia, CO 80135 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies 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 the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. All such claims will be filed with Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority, P.O. Box 3166, Centennial, Colorado 80161, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.
3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority from any and all liability for such claim.
OWNER:
Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority
By: John A M cCarty Secretary
Published in The Villager First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: November 10 2022 Legal # 10895
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2023 has been submitted to Greenwood Consolidated Metropolitan District (“District”).Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 15, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. at Mangia Bevi Café, 6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, CO.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that amendments to the 2022 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Cres cent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
GREENWOOD CONSOLIDATED METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Thomas N. George, Counsel for the District
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10896
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 special meeting to be held on Monday, November 14, 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: 707 964 322#
/s/Denise Denslow Prosper Districts Manager
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10897
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Chapparal Metropolitan District and that such proposed budget will be considered
for adoption at a public hearing during a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held Tuesday, November, 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86938479596?pwd=WDFIR3pOV0VCZ3JlclY2 SUthdTdRZz09
Meeting ID: 869 3847 9596, Passcode: 920485 or Dial/Telephone: 1 720 707 2699US
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2022 budget of the District, if necessary, may also be considered at a public hearing held during the above- referenced regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and, if necessary, the proposed amendment of the 2022 budget 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 2023 budget and the proposed amendment of the 2022 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 18, 2022
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES OF COLORADO, LLC, District Manager
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10999
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2023 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”). The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2022 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84913704326?pwd=YjJvSWEzL29DQmdYWH JmeDF0TDFxQT09
Call-in Number: 720-707-2699; Meeting ID: 849 1370 4326; Passcode: 542848
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget (if applicable) have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are on file in the office of Sim mons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S #490, Englewood, CO 80112, where the same are open for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Pro posed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2, 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: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10900
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Suburban Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2023.
The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2022 budget of the District.
Copies of the proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, The McKillip Group, 3740 Dacoro Lane, Suite 150, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109, where same are available for public inspection.
Such proposed 2023 budget and 2022 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at 6367 S. Filbert Lane, Centennial, Colorado 80121.
Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2023 budget or the 2022 amended budget, inspect the 2023 budget and the 2022 amended budget and file or register any objec tions thereto.
SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the District
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10901
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 Basin Water Quality Authority, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado (“Authority”), for calendar year 2023. A copy of said proposed Budget is on file at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, 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 ALSO GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Authority’s 2022 Budget; that a copy of the proposed
Amended 2022 Budget is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the office of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority will consider the adoption of its 2023 Budget and 2022 Amended Budget after a public hearing on the proposed budget are conducted during a regular meeting of the Authority’s Board of Directors to be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. that will be held at SEMSWA, 7437 S. Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112.
Any interested elector of the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority may inspect the proposed Budget for 2023 and proposed Amendment Budget for 2022 and file or register any objections or comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of said Budgets.
Dated this 19th day of October, 2022.
CHERRY CREEK BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY By: /s/ John A. McCarty Secretary/Treasurer
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10902
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 8, 2022 at 5:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2023 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”). The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2022 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89101314928?pwd=S1diZ1V1NWllK1gvdDk0W m84VktqZz09
Meeting ID: 891 0131 4928; Passcode: 683019; Call-in Number: 720-7072699
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget (if applicable) have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are on file in the office of Clifton LarsonAllen, LLP, 8390 E Crescent Pkwy #300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, where the same are open for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Pro posed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.
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: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10903
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2022 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”) will hold a meeting via teleconference on November 9, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2023 proposed budget (the “Proposed Budget”). The necessity may also arise for an amendment to the 2022 budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting can be joined using the following teleconference information:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86573293706?pwd=VVBYREFmdlZ1aVg0enZi N0VzT1Avdz09
Meeting ID: 865 7329 3706; Passcode: 933497; Call-in Number: 720-7072699
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget (if applicable) have been submitted to the District. A copy of the Proposed Budget and Amended Budget are on file in the office of Sim mons & Wheeler, 304 Inverness Way S, #490, Englewood, CO 80112, where the same are open for public inspection.
Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Pro posed Budget and Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Proposed Budget or the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 858-1800.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
KINGS POINT SOUTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1, 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: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10904
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2023 has been submitted to the Parker Jordan Metropolitan District (“District”).Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 275, Greenwood Village, CO 8011 and via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 720547-5281 and enter passcode 162 345 337#. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.pjmd.orgor by contacting Sandy Brandenburger by email at sandy.brandenburger@claconnect. comor by telephone at 303-265-7883.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2022 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District.A copy of the
The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce renowned author, speaker, and professor of Animal Science, Dr. Temple Grandin, as Grand Marshal for the 2023 Stock Show Kick-Off Parade, pre sented by Arrow Electronics.
On Thursday, January 5, Dr. Temple Grandin will lead the traditional drive of Longhorn cattle, horses, and western wagons through the streets of downtown Denver to celebrate the start of the 117th National Western Stock Show. The parade begins at noon outside Union Station and marches twelve blocks down 17th Street to Glenarm Place.
"It is a great honor to have a legend, visionary and ded icated animal scientist like Dr. Grandin kicking off our Stock Show parade," said Paul Andrews, President & CEO of the National Western Stock Show. "The impact Temple has had on the welfare of live stock, the science of animals, and her unique approach to equine therapy for both horse and human is unprecedented in today's world," said An drews. "We are beyond grate ful that Temple continues to educate the youth of America as a professor at Colorado State University, author, and speaker. She embodies the val
ues of agricultural education on which the Stock Show is founded."
Temple Grandin is a promi nent author and speaker on au tism and animal behavior and a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Her successful career includes consulting livestock produc ers and the ag industry on her intuitive approach to handling livestock. Temple's innovative equipment design that focuses on the welfare of the animals has been instrumental in im plementing animal welfare auditing programs used by McDonald's, Wendy's, Whole Foods, and other companies. Temple has shared her insights on numerous TV shows, such as 20/20, Larry King Live, and Primetime. Her books include: Thinking in Pictures, Live stock Handling and Transport, and The Autistic Brain. Her books Animals in Translation
proposed 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 300, Greenwood Village, CO 81111. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2023 budget and the amended 2022 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.
PARKER JORDAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By: /s/ Kevin Pettway, President
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10907
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the necessity has arisen to amend the Piney Creek Village Metropolitan District (“District”) 2022 Budget and that a proposed 2023 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the District; and that copies of the proposed Amended 2022 Budget and 2023 Budget have been filed at the District’s offices, 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that adoption of Resolutions
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 GABRIELLE WILLIAMS, Child,
And concerning LANAY COLLINS aka LANAY BROOKS and VICTOR WILLIAMS, Respondents.
Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764
Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: 303-636-1889
Case No:22JV265 Division:23
NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL
and Visual Thinking have been on the New York Times Bestseller List. Dr. Grandin's honors included her 2017 induction to the National Women's Hall of Fame and, in 2022, named a Colorado State University Distinguished Professor.
"I am honored to be the Stock Show parade grand marshal," said Grandin. "I encourage everybody to visit the Stock Show and see all the animals. The National Western is an ideal place where kids can get off their electronic devices and discover that real animals are more interesting. I also want to invite everyone to visit the new Temple Gran din Equine Center at the CSU Spur Vida building while at Stock Show." stated Grandin.
Parade-goers, downtown businesses, and passersby are invited to the first-ever Stock Show Fair at McGre gor Square on January 5, from noon to 2pm. McGregor Square "goes western" with photo ops with a Brahma bull from Kodiak Ranch, McNich olas Miniatures therapy hors es, western royalty, a food market, and more.
The barbecue lunch, pre viously held in the atrium at 1700 Broadway, will not occur.
Amending the 2022 Budget and Adopting the 2023 will be considered at a public meeting of the Board of Directors of the District on Thursday, November 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. This District Board meeting will be held Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82398861854?pwd=bDVYVmtRZEZ5UHdiNTN TZTkxVGZjQT09
Meeting ID: 823 9886 1854
Passcode: 941272 Dial In: 1-719-359-4580
Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the Resolutions to Amend the 2022 Budget and adopt the 2023 Budget, inspect and file or register any objections thereto.
PINEY CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
By /s/Steve Beck District Manager
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10908
To The Respondents:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial regarding VICTOR WILLIAMS is set for November 18, 2022, at the hour of 10:30 a.m., in Division 23, at the Arapahoe County District Court.
**The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via
for
participation.
Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •https://judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div23
•Enter your name and email address (so we know who you are). You will then be in the virtual courtroom.
•Select your audio setting. If the audio on your computer or tablet does not work, please use the alternate audio option of calling in to the number below.
If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 2598 320 5548 (followed by #, #).
You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. 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 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO80012 (303) 636-1883
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10892
Estate of Constance Kay Sturgeleski, also known as Connie Kay Sturgeleski, also known as Connie K. Sturgeleski, also known as Connie Sturgeleski, Deceased Case Number 2022PR31134
All persons having claims against the above named estate are re quired to present them to the per sonal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.
Dennis R. Stemen, Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Suite 210 Lakewood, CO 80228
Published in The Villager
First Publication: November 3, 2022 Last Publication: November 17, 2022 Legal # 10905
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 30-foot Telecommunications Pole located at 9305U E Orchard Rd, Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County, CO 80111 (39° 36’ 35.37” N, 104° 52’ 50.26” W). Public com ments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to C. Malec, Terracon, 2105 Newpoint Place, Suite 600, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 770-623-0755; cyra. malec@terracon.com. Reference Terracon Project No. 49227720.
Published in The Villager
Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10909
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 15, 2022 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 2023.
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 15, 2022 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Foxfield a public hearing at shall be held virtually and in person at the South Metro Fire Protection District Station #42, 7320 South Parker Road, Foxfield, Colorado regarding the 2023 budget on December 8, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Proposed Budget is available for inspection on the Town of Foxfield website at townoffoxfield.colorado.gov.
Public comment will be heard at the hearing or written communication regarding the budget may be submitted to the Town Clerk, P.O. Box 461450, Foxfield, CO 80046, or via e-mail to clerk@townoffoxfield.com, no later than December 8, 2021 at 4:00 P.M.
Further information is available by calling (303) 680-1544. All interested persons may attend.
Published in The Villager Published: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10894
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 15, 2022 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 AND FISCAL YEAR 2023.
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: November 3, 2022 Legal # 10893
NOV. 2-5; Wed & Thurs 10-6; Fri. 10-8; Sat. 9-5 at the one Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Adult Admission $3.00. Please, no strollers. Luncheon available. www. FinishingTouchatLoneTree.com Info@ FinishingTouchatLoneTree.com. 303-7412085.
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, $40includes parking, coffee & nibbles.
NOV. 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free admission. 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy. (South of Arapahoe Rd.)
NOV. 9, West Middle Schoo, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Students & staff will place thank you signs in the yards of local veterans; hold flag-waving event outside the school at 8:30 a.m. and hosting two assemblies with guest speaker Frank Griggs, founder of Heroes Puppies for Life. RSVP: 720554-5170
NOV. 10, Greenwood Elementary. 8:24-10 a.m. Two assemblies honoring veterans, military members, and their families; featuring patriotic music & projects celebrating America’s heroes. No RSVP required.
NOV. 11, Cherry Creek High School honoring America’s heroes at their football game at 7 p.m. Early pizza dinner. Honorees to be introduced before the game and at halftime. Fundraiser for Folds of Honor to provide scholarships to spouses & children of America’s called or disabled military. RSVP: 720-554-2393.
NOV. 14, Bellevue Elementary. 10 a.m.
The “Solar Octane” bright red Toyota Tundra TRD truck could barely fit in my driveway. Large in length, with a twin-cab, assem bled in San Antonio, Texas this was a big truck. It took a good leg stretch to climb on board this attractive towering truck.
Not for everyone, but for those needed to haul a boat or trailer this is a powerful choice. This Tundra has a 3.5L/ V6 twin-turbo engine and hybrid technology producing 437 hp., linked to a ten-speed versatile transmission
celebration in the library featuring one students from each grade level reading their Veterans Day essay or poem. Honored guest will will enjoy refreshments and visit with students in their classrooms.
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.
NOV. 10 - Collection of the following toiletries: Travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, size lotion and toothpaste. During the 12 Days of Giving the wrapped gifts will be delivered with hot meals for 12 days in Dec. NOV 17 is the Stuff The Trunk for Subaru Share The Love. The trunk of a Subaru will be filled with items from the grocery room and gifts for clients.
NOV. 11 & 12. Indoors - Douglas County Events Center. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free Admission. Visit aparisstreetmarket.com or call 303-877-9457.
SUN., NOV. 13. for High School
Musicians who play Trumpet or Piano. 4-6:30 p.m. at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial.) Receive audition music & recording by emailing The Director, Ed Cannava, at ecan11@msn. com Info: 303-328-7277.
NOV. 16, 5-7 p.m. at Arapahoe
with two/haul modes. This truck will get you where you want to go; hunting, fishing, camping, or hauling a work crew to a con struction site. On site, a special trailer backup guide with straightpath assistance for easy hookups for boat or trailer.
Loaded with safety features and the special Toyota 2.5 Safety/Sense system providing multiple safety features such as pre-collision variance, pe destrian detection, radar cruise control and road sign assist. This truck can really move down the highway.
Capable of hauling five-pas sengers, the truck has a sliding
Community College. The Centennial Arts & Cultural Foundation is one of the non-profits exhibiting at the non-profit fair. Chamber members and guests will connect with non-profit organizations.
NOV. 18 & 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the beautiful Glenmoor Country Club neighborhood. Five diverse homes festively decorated by ten talented local florists & table designers. The fundraiser benefits Central City Opera and organized by volunteers with the Central City Opera Guild. In addition to the home tour, a holiday boutique & ticketed luncheon will be held Sat. in the Clubhouse. The patron party will be held at Shaver-Ramsey Fine & Custom Rugs on Nov. 17. This is a ticketed event. Tickets for the home tour Fri, or Sat. are $50 or $100 for the tour and Sat. lunch. Tickets for ’Twas the Night Before are $100-$250. All tickets can be purchased at www.espirithometour. com/buytickets. The Villager is one of the Media Sponsors.
Local businesses, craft vendors & artisans to apply by Nov. 18 to be a vendor. Event at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds & Park Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saint Catherine Philoptochos Charity Event to benefit their ministries. Tea Party & Decorated Table Viewing Wed., Nov 30, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. $45/person. Thurs., Dec. 1, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. $45/person. Dec. 1, 2-5 p.m. decorate table viewing & pastry favor for groups only, by appointmentemail info@tablesextraordinaire.org to schedule, $15/person. Dec. 2, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. presale or at door $15/person. The church is located at 5555 S Yosemite St., Greenwood Village.
JAN. 7-22, 2023. The 117th NWSS will host 29 rodeo performances and a full schedule of horse shows. Info: nationalwestern.com
Cleaning lady or teenager want ed for light housework and to help organize some things. Flexi ble hours -even after school. One
or two days. Weekends o.k. $20/ hr plus gas. Highlands Ranch. Call 303-791-6070.
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By H. Throttlemoon roof and power rear cabin window. Music for the road is amplified with a subwoofer and 12 speakers from a JLB premium sound system.
The Tundra rides on 18” forged aluminum wheels with rugged mountain deep tread tires. The truck bed is reinforced for heavy loads and has råºear power outlets for 120v/400w hookups.
The contrast in driving a small sports car and a lengthy truck took some adjusting, but as the
The Lexus 2022 UX200 F-Sport was the latest test ve hicle driven during the week. Heating and cooling were excel lent, and the subcompact was a fun driving experience. The lim ited horsepower of 169 hp. was adequate for city runabouts and the 10-speed transmission gives a boost to the powertrain. The model comes with an all-wheel drive option that would be pre ferred for winter weather.
The UX200 is assembled
in Miyawaki, Fukuoka, Japan, and has a suggested manufac turer’s suggested retail price of $35,340, rising with an F-Sport package and assorted option package to $42,990. While com pact in size, the drive is spirited, and the maneuverability on city streets and highways is favor able. The fuel economy is sig nificantly high with an average of 32 mpg. overall.
Small in stature, but large enough to haul four-adults, two
in the back seat, with cramped leg room, but adequate for short distances. The front seats are comfortable, heated and cooled quickly.
Driving on curvy mountain highways, the F-Sport car never saw a curve that it didn’t like, with the steering precise, and gear choices perfect for a spirted drive.
Loaded with safety features, the F-Sport earned a perfect fivestar safety rating from the Na
week wore on, sitting high in this towering truck, with the roar of the en gine, became magnificent.
Fuel economy was sur prisingly good with an overall average of 19 mpg. using the hybrid system that carries a 10 year/150,000-mile warranty on the batteries.
The truck has not been given a safety rating but has all the
tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is a smart car with the latest navi gation and tech nical features. The exterior and interior are sharply de signed. The “Ultra sonic blue” mica paint adds to the sleek body features.
If this Lexus “gem” had a turbo-engine it would be a true
bells and whistles found in high ly rated Toyota vehicles. The Tundra comes fully equipped with all options included at $69,185.
It won’t be in my driveway, but it might be in yours, espe cially if you have a boat or trailer ready to travel to the Colorado mountains.
high-speed sports car, but does well in drive, handing, and over all road comfort, control, and performance.
It would be a pleasure to own and drive for work or play.
