2-2-23 Villager

The Bansbachs have deep and fascinating Colorado history. The back story, some of their numerous contributions to our community and testimonials can be found inside on pages 6 and 7.

State is heading toward a clash with cities over new housing

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On January 17, in his 2023 State of the State speech, Governor Jared Polis focused on the topic of housing. He introduced it with, “Many Coloradans are struggling to find a place where they can afford to live. Many more are being forced out of their neighborhoods with no hope of ever living close to where they work. That means more traffic, lost time and money spent on long commutes, more air pollution, and greater economic and workforce challenges, adding, “This is far beyond just a local problem.”

Emphasizing the direct connection of housing to other key policy areas, the governor said, “Housing policy is climate policy. Housing policy is transportation policy. Housing policy is economic policy. Housing policy is water policy. Housing policy is public health and equity

policy.”

Other key points Polis made included, “Since issues like transportation, water, energy, and more, inherently cross jurisdictional boundaries, it becomes a statewide problem… It’s clear that the actions of just one jurisdiction impact others, especially when it comes to housing, our environment, transportation systems, roads and transit, water and sewer infrastructure, and indeed our economic prosperity and growth… We need to bring our land use policy into the 21st century… We need more flexible zoning to allow more housing, streamlined regulations that cut through red tape, expedited approval process for projects like modular housing, sustainable development, building in transit-oriented communities that in and of itself empower the ability to deliver more transit at a low cost.”

One of the bedrock values of the home rule cities and towns in Colorado that con-

tain over 90% of the state’s population is local control of land use and zoning decisions. After the governor’s speech, Assistant House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, a former county commissioner, said that state government should take care to “stay in its lane and not usurp local government authority.”

Closer to home, at the Greenwood Village City Council meeting on January 9, Mayor George Lantz pointed out that actions expected by the state legislature, “May not be in the best interests of our community or other communities.” GV’s city attorney said that the issue “seems to be headed” to a legal showdown, pointing out, “The state can declare something a matter of statewide concern. That doesn’t mean it is. That’s for the courts to decide…. Local control over zoning is huge and that’s the one where they’re (the state) going to get sued first….I’m coordinating with other city attorneys. We are under attack.”

One need only look at the changes made by the GV City Council to its comprehensive plan in 2018 to understand the power of the issue. Prior to 2018, the city’s plan, written in 2015, contained policies like, “Encourage the diversity of housing types which allows a mixture of socio-economic situations within the Village, and choice of lifestyles,” and, “Ensure the availability of a variety of residential housing types within the City.”

GV’s 2015 plan also stated its intention to, “encourage transit-oriented development at the proposed Orchard Light Rail Station to support ridership (of light rail) and reduce traffic congestion.”

In 2018, the GV City Council revised its comprehensive plan and excised those entire sections, along with all references to the Orchard Light Rail Station, an area where there has been almost no development or redevelopment in the five years since. Also excised in

Carillon at Belleview Station residents awarded Happiest Indoor Herb Garden in the United States

Residents of senior living community Carillon at Belleview Station earned the Eldergrow award for Happiest Indoor Herb Garden in the United States. Competing among more than 70 senior living communities across the country, the garden built and cared for by Carillon residents

was recognized for its beauty, quality results and community participation.

Eldergrow provides innovative indoor therapeutic garden programs to senior living communities. The DIY Culi-

nary Herb Program connects residents of senior living communities with nature and provides sensory stimulation with fresh herbs. The indoor planter box system allows for growing herbs, vegetables, starts, and other plants residents select. The ElderGrow program uses a large wooden

planting structure with a soil basin and grow lighting to allow for the planting, maintenance, and cultivation of plants inside the community itself.

“This has been a wonderful program for our residents. They’ve reaped a number of benefits from the ongoing activities to not only grow but use the products they have nurtured. We’re so excited to see their efforts rewarded,” said Carillon at Belleview Station Executive Director, Shannon Dionese.

One resident noted during the award announcement that “The elders grow the garden, and the garden grows the elders.”

A recent study on the impacts of community gardening conducted by the Department of Environmental Studies at CU Boulder found that there were numerous benefits to those who participate, ranging from dietary to exercise, as well as reduced stress and anxiety.

Eldergrow’s program provides communities with fun and engaging ‘Aroundthe-World’ culinary activities that have numerous wellness benefits. Studies show that horticultural therapy can have a wide range of positive effects on older adults including reduced depression, improved balance and coordination, and

2018 was the whole section of GV’s plan that talked about housing in the Interstate Corridor Planning Area, as well as the words “transit-oriented development” anyplace they had previously appeared. Governor Polis’ has talked about increasing transit-oriented development in the metro area to address the housing shortage. Transit-oriented development is, by definition, adjacent to or near light rail stations, like the two in GV at Orchard Road and at Arapahoe Road. Unless the city revises its comprehensive plan again to allow for the possibility of any type of residential development in proximity to either or both locations, it could only happen if the state declares land use and zoning a matter of statewide concern, which, if successful, would give the state the ability to override cities’ policies in that area. All indications are that that won’t happen without a fight. Stay tuned. fmiklin.villager@gmail. com

lowering the risk factors for dementia by 36%.*

Eldergrow has enjoyed partnering with Carillon at Belleview Station, as well.

“This community is filled with compassion and the staff & residents do an amazing job in caring for the herbs in their garden,” said Kim Obert, Eldergrow’s community success manager. “This is simply a reflection of the care that the staff provides to their residents because if you have a healthy garden, you know you have a healthy community.”

*University of Washington, 2014

About Eldergrow

Founded in 2015, Eldergrow enhances the quality of life for older adults by creating meaningful connections to nature through innovative, therapeutic gardening programs. The DIY Culinary Herb Garden includes fresh herb deliveries with engaging ‘Around the World’ programming. The Therapeutic Horticulture Garden program is a hands-on wellness program facilitated by in-person Eldergrow Educators who teach therapeutic gardening classes and provide garden maintenance. Each of the programs is centered around indoor, mobile gardens which are handcrafted in Washington by veterans and adults living with disabilities. For more information, visit www.Elder grow.org

The Proust questionnaire

Marcel Proust, a French novelist, essayist, and critic from the early twentieth century, is probably best known for his iconic, massive novel Remembrance of Things Past. The book follows the narrator’s recollection of childhood and his transition into adulthood, pondering the loss of time and the eternal search for meaning. In contemporary times, Proust may be better known for popularizing a common parlor game of the Victorian Age called the confession album, where players answer a series of questions designed to reveal a person’s true nature.

Versions of the questions are now known as the Proust Questionnaire, and they are often used by interviewers. The most well-known example today is probably the profiles featured on the back page of Vanity Fair magazine where celebrities answer variations of the original questionnaire. I’ve always enjoyed reading this feature, and I’ve often used parts of the Proust Questionnaire in my classes. Yet, while I’ve pondered the questions when I read profiles of others, I’ve never taken the time to literally record my thoughts. Until now.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? A quiet Sunday morning with the sun just coming up, a cup of rich dark roast coffee with a splash of heavy cream, a slice of homemade strawberry rhubarb pie, and some cool piano jazz in the background to accompany it all.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Those times I lack kindness and empathy

What is the trait you most deplore in others? A lack of kindness and empathy

Which living person do you most admire? My children are two of the most impressive people I have ever known, and I have endless admiration for how they live their lives. They are both more mature adults at the age of eighteen than I was in my mid-twenties. I’m in awe of their kindness, confidence, compassion, knowledge, talents, and genuine good nature.

What is your greatest extravagance? I never mind paying top prices for exquisite dining, and I also enjoy quality bourbon.

What is your current state of mind? Contentment and joy for how my life is now mixed with subtle but anxious ambition for what comes next

Which living person do you most despise? An old friend of mine once had a bumper sticker on his car that said simply, “Mean People Suck.” I agree with that sentiment.

When and where were you happiest? Summers in Keystone with the family

Which talent would you most like to have? To be a real-

ly smooth jazz piano player and musician

What do you consider your greatest achievement? My teaching career

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be? Honestly, I’d like to try this one again.

Where would you most like to live? As my wife and I think of what comes next, we’re tossing a few ideas around. The south of France and northern Italy appeal to us, so the town of Genoa on the border might

be the perfect compromise. I am also quite interested in the town of Alton, England, where Jane Austen lived and wrote. Interestingly, I grew up in Alton, Illinois, and never knew of the British counterpart.

Who are your favorite writers? I enjoy columnists like Mike Royko, David Brooks, Robert Fulghum, and I think Mark Kiszla is one of the best sports writers out there.

Who is your hero of fiction? Oh, it has to be Huckleberry Finn.

What is it that you most dislike? As a member of Generation X, I think collectively we most dislike inauthenticity and phoniness.

What is your greatest regret? I believe if we are satisfied with our lives then we should have no regrets about the ups and downs that got us here. How-

ever, I was just telling my wife the other night that I wish I’d seen more concerts and shows in my youth. On a more personal level, I do regret any and all the times I’ve senselessly hurt others.

What is your motto? I like Henry Thoreau’s reason for going to Walden – “I went into the woods because I wished to live deliberately.”

Self reflection and self examination are valuable parts of the human experience, and it’s helpful to occasionally take the time to think about what we really feel and believe. So, if you have the chance, perhaps sit down with the Proust Questionnaire and record your own “remembrances of things past.”

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

Self reflection and self examination are valuable parts of the human experience, and it’s helpful to occasionally take the time to think about what we really feel and believe.

I departed ranch life after graduating from high school in Craig, Co. to attend Colorado A&M. My goal was to become a veterinarian and return to the ranch life with my father and my four uncles who all had adjoining ranches in rural Moffat County. My dad really liked the concept of me becoming a veterinarian, The local Craig veterinarian was Neal McCandless, a CSU graduate. His father, Ted McCandless, was also a veterinarian and was part-owner of the local newspaper, The Craig Empire-Courier. Neal was a Craig native who graduated from the CSU seven-year vet school program. He was a senior when I arrived in 1955 as a freshman. I enrolled in a pre-vet program that included chemistry, human anatomy, kinesiology, English, and mandatory ROTC training for two-years. The draft was still in progress at that time. We

all marched around the campus oval three times a week and attended daily classes. While the curriculums was challenging, I quickly determined that if I wanted a career in medicine, I would rather treat people than animals.

My Sophomore year I switched to an interdepartmental major that allowed me to take many elective courses that included philosophy, journalism, and creative writing. The dye was set, and I was into writing; that beginning in junior high school when I was a reporter for the Bullpup Tales, our monthly mimeographed school newspaper. It was my assignment to interview the community concert performers who would visit the school. After the program I would go behind the stage and interview these traveling entertainers, many musicians, some speakers, and magicians, et. al.

So, it was that I drifted to the Collegian student newspaper, writing for a literary magazine called “Prism” and starting a University humor publication “Ramshorn.” The humor magazine was a take-off of the notorious “Picker” published at Colorado School of Mines. While we got summoned to the Dean’s office, to warn us of content, we had a very successful publication. One of my duties, along with writing, was to sell advertising. That put me on the streets of Ft. Collins selling ads. That experience influenced my future career in becoming a career newspaper publisher.

The point of this article is to bring some personal background to this newspaper, so readers have an idea of some of my experiences and philosophy on life and living. There are not many columnists around anymore, and most columns now swirl around sports. If you’re reading this column, you will recognize that

we have a stable full of award-winning writers who share these newspaper pages. They are the “best-of-the-best,” and have been judged so by their peers in Colorado Press newspaper competition, last judged by the State of Michigan.

I received an A “Plus” on my CSU report card in Colorado History, a three-hour class instructed by Dr. David Furness.

The final exam was a choice to write about early day mining, or the cattle industry. Bingo, I wrote an essay on the test about the range wars, vast eastern plains cattle barons, and the arrival of homesteaders and barbwire fences. The essay came back with a large A “Plus” in red ink. For my electives I took over 60 hours of history that included English, and art history including a field trip to the Denver Museum of Art. I aced that class, that was full of art majors. To this day, I’m so glad to have some background in the arts.

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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!”

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– Jim Rohn

OPINION

Egg prices are up. Why “egg-sactly” is that?

Egg prices are up, way up, as every grocery shopper has observed. And that’s if you can find eggs on the supermarket shelf.

There have been recent reports of metro Denver grocery stores with no eggs, while other stores have plenty. But the cost is still high. The Denver Post reported the cheapest eggs in town at a Capitol Hill King Soopers costing $5.79 for a dozen.

Nationally, egg prices have

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH

soared 60 percent over the past year. Then again so have gasoline prices which were below $2/gallon a couple of years ago. General food inflation is running at a double digit clip. So why are egg prices rising even faster?

Supply and demand both factor into prices. Eggs are considered healthy, unlike in past decades, and people are eating eggs as a good source of protein. In winter months, especially around

the holidays, many people are cooking and baking more. Families visiting over the holidays means more breakfasts at home, often involving eggs, and an uptick in demand. But supply is not keeping up. Avian influenza, or bird flu, is depopulating chicken flocks across the nation. As CNN reported, about 60 mil-

and feed prices mean it costs more to raise and feed the chickens. Chickens need to be kept warm in winter and with higher heating prices, that’s another supply cost, passed along to consumers as higher egg prices.

Of course, the government, which sees conspiracies around every corner, blames

Unfortunately, the government does not acknowledge its own role in causing and exacerbating inflation, instead blaming private industry. Egg producers have no incentive to “price gouge” as they have competition and grocery store chains will find alternative egg suppliers if specific companies charge more than their competition.

Eggs are likely to remain expensive for much of the

2023 Lexus RX 350h Luxury AWD model has it all

You know when you’re driving a solid vehicle when the wind is blowing across the freeway at speeds up to 70 mph. Such was the case last week on the foothill’s highway last week when the winds were blowing tumble weeks and trash across the freeway. While I could feel the wind blasts against the Lexus RX350h the drive was steady and solid with little wind sway.

Getting to trust your car or truck is almost a love affair. While I only had the RX35h for a week, it was almost instant love. What an elegant and well-engineered SUV model.

This model is a crossover hybrid with 246 horsepower 2.4L engine with a hybrid Atkinson cycle. The CVT versatile transmission was perfect and the combination of hybrid economy and a gas engine produced a remarkable combined fuel economy of 37 mpg. While the price of gas has gone down, world events indicate a much higher price on future oil and fuel prices. This is a large SUV with power seats for three rear seat passengers.

The exterior features “Iridium” paint and the interior “Macadamia” with “Ash Brown” Bamboo finish. The driver and passenger seats are leather trimmed, heated and cooled, with 4-way lumbar controls for both front seats, along with l0-way power seats.

A 14” color touchscreen displays controls that are easy to manage. The Mark-Levinson “Pure Play”

sound system provides the great music on satellite radio chan nels. Passengers have the use of six USB charging ports and a front dash wireless charger. There is all of the Bluetooth and USB smartphone connec tivity.

The steering wheel is leather heated, and leath er wrapped with tilt and telescopic steering column controls. There are many buttons for special options.

The Lexus Safety System offers many safety features that include pre-collision, intersection and motorcycle detection, and all-speed radar cruise control with corner speed management. Additional features include lane departure alert and steering assist that keeps the car centered in traffic lanes.

There is a long menu of special options that can include a cold area for drinks, and a 120 AC inverter for hooking up electric equipment for outdoor usage.

The suggested manufacturer’s list price is $57,000 but a list of attractive accessories can add to the price.

This is a sleek, modern designed vehicle, with many safety features along with special locking security interior doors. The ride is on 21” all-weather tires and independent MacPherson front struts and multilink rear suspension that provides the road stability and fights off the winter winds.

This will make any owner proud to own and drive.

The Bansbach Family

Philanthropists Pam and Dutch (Louis Bansbach III) have given their time and treasure to many worthy causes for which they are passionate. They have been pillars of the community for decades and especially care about kids. They have been honored, celebrated and admired for their loyalty and contributions. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In the case of the Bansbachs, this old saying couldn’t be more true. They have instilled the love of philanthropy in their family members. Daughter Brooke and son Bart (Louis Bansbach IV) are carrying on the family tradition of being deeply involved in and devoted to their community. It couldn’t be said any better than this testimonial by Brooke: “My mom has been a long time supporter served on boards of directors and board

of trustees at Denver Children’s Home, she chaired the Denver Debutante Ball back when it was associated with the Denver Symphony, she has been a longtime member of Welcome to Colorado (part of Welcome Clubs International), and a long time supporter of Central City Opera, and the CCO Guild. I think my mom’s passion for Central City Opera comes from her theatrical background combined with her appreciation of Colorado history. My father has been a long time supporter of the Denver Area Boy Scouts and served as President for a term. They back up their time and energy with significant financial support to each of these organizations as well. Their fundamental interest is to serve children in Colorado which results in building a stronger community. My parents

have demonstrated a commitment to Denver and to Colorado which instilled in me a desire to support our state and be a good steward of our land and our history. This ongoing community support contributes to our strong family connection. I hope that I too have demonstrated to my children that actively engaging and supporting our community strengthens our family bonds by connecting us to our past and our future. Personally I have served on a young advisory board for Boys and Girls Clubs (many moons ago), Graland Alumni board, Colorado Academy alumni board, the board of Trustees for Colorado Academy, I have chaired the Fete de Fleurs for Denver Botanic Gardens, chaired L ’Esprit de Noel for CCO Guild, and chaired Yellow Rose Ball and Flower Girl presentation for

CCO. I have also served on many event planning com mittees that support various local programming. recently, through my work on the development of Belleview Station, I have focused more time on City and County of Denver community groups focused on addressing encampments, and enhancing the public realm so that it serves everyone equally. Denver is a great city and I am proud to contribute in whatever way I can to support Denver’s future.” Brooke’s husband Chas Maloy is on the board of Denver Children’s Home. (Four generations of Bansbachs have been involved in that charity.)

Anne McGonagle had this to say about her close association with the Bansbachs when she learned The Villager was also honoring them: “Pam and Dutch Bansbach are two of the kindest, most thoughtful, and extremely generous people I

since 1983 and was President of CCO’s Guild in 2008. She has been tireless in her commitment to the organization, chairing events and helping to keep the organization sound through her leadership. Pam and Dutch have not only been generous with their time, they have also been incredibly generous with their resources. They have sponsored several of the musicals Central City Opera has produced over the years – including West Side Story, Oklahoma!, Carousel and last summer’s production of The Light in the Piazza. I consider them to be extremely important to our Company as well as to many other organizations in the greater Denver area. Bravo, Pam and Dutch!”

Pam and Dutch Bansbach were honored by Central City Opera at its 2022 Theatre of Dreams gala

Photo by Scottie Iverson

Pam Bansbach with daughter Brooke Maloy and her husband Chas (Charles III) Maloy with the couple’s children – Maggie, Carter and Flower Girl Cate at Central City Opera’s Yellow Rose Ball

LEFT: Nicole and Bart (Louis IV) Bansbach at Fete de Fleurs, Denver Botanic Gardens

ABOVE: At the family business, Front Range Land and Development (master developers of Belleview Station) – Bart Bansbach (board) Dutch Bansbach (president) and Brooke Bansbach Maloy (vice president). Bart has also served on the board of First Tee – Colorado Rocky Mountains, board of Wigwam Club and Belleview Metropolitan Districts and trustee of the Bansbach Foundation, as well as VP of BFO Ventures.

Photos courtesy of the Bansbach Family

Charlie McNeil had kind words to say about his fellow Scouter: “Dutch has supported the Scouting movement in the Denver Area Council for most of his adult career. He has always been there to support the various capital campaigns over the years, including the most recent. He is also very active on the Board of Trustees providing his excellent guidance and input. Dutch feels that if every youth could learn and follow the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in the way they conduct their life, that it would be a much better society for all us. He is very kind and gracious and always

has a smile on his face.”

A glimpse of “The Back Story” – so much more fascinating history than space here permits…

With one brother and one sister, Pam Bansbach grew up in Iowa, was her high school valedictorian and attended the University of Iowa where she was in Delta Delta Delta sorority. The aspiring teacher had a double major – theater and math! One of her most fun experiences was performing in summer stock her junior year of college at Ledges Playhouse in Michigan. After graduation, she joined the Peace Corps and spent two

years in the Phillipines. She taught and directed two plays – Carousel and South Pacific. Her portfolio of theater work in Colorado includes one play at Bonfils. Her sister lived in Arvada and Pam took advantage of an opportunity to teach algebra at Lakewood High School.

With one sister, Dutch was born in Denver and graduated from Cherry Creek High School and Stanford as the male Bansbachs before him. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi unlike his father and grandfather who were members of Sigma Nu. His love for sports included football,

skiing (competitively), track and golf in high school and boxing in college. He was inducted in Sigma Xi honorary scientific research society and earned his Graduate Degree of Engineer from Stanford. (The first Bansbach came from Germany and was a quarterback at Stanford. Bart later chose Princeton where he played on the title-winning lacrosse team.) Dutch’s business ventures ran the gamut from opportunities in oil, finance and real estate – including an apartment complex, office buildings, Charlou in Cherry Hills (the name chosen from family names Charlotte

and Louis) and currently developing Belleview Station. In 1998, Pam and Dutch established the Bansbach Foundation to assist the family in supporting charitable causes. It was an instant match! Both Pam and Dutch have ancestors from Hanover, Germany. Both are intelligent, love the arts and sports and are supportive of each other’s endeavors. Mutual friends set them up on a blind date. It was instant attraction. A second date to Central City Opera sealed the future. And the rest, as they say, is history. We are so grateful for that history and the legacy!

LEFT: Dutch Bansbach as a youngster LEFT, CENTER: Pamela Groteluschen as a child

BELOW, INSET: Dutch Bansbach as a young man

BELOW: Pam’s theater portfolio included this photo

Brooke and Bart with their parents

ABOVE: The Groteluschen-Bansbach wedding in 1970: Herbert and Dorothy Groteluschen, the bride and groom, Cile and Louis Bansbach, Jr. (Lou)

RIGHT: Margaret Dake Bansbach who married Louis Bansbach, Sr. in 1910, in her wedding gown

The Dake-Bansbach family home at 1045 Logan Street with Charlotte and Lou Bansbach on the front lawn

G D NEWS

GV honors retiring postal carrier with plaque

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

At the January 9 Greenwood Village City Council meeting, GV Mayor George Lantz read a statement honoring Jim Davalos, who, the mayor shared, is retiring

from the U.S. Postal Service after delivering the mail to the Cherry Creek Village North neighborhood for 18 years.

Twenty-one neighborhood residents came to share their admiration for the service they have received from Postal Carrier Davalos. One of his “clients,” Council Member Judy Hilton, accompanied by former Council

Member T.J. Gordon and resident Katie Kleeman, gave Davalos a plaque, and said, “This man is absolutely wonderful. He knows everything about everybody in our neighborhood, and he has been very tactful, gentle, and positive with all of us.”

Hilton read from the plaque, “In recognition of Jim Davalos, the City of

Greenwood Village and Cherry Creek Village North thank you for 20 years of excellent service and celebrate your hard work and dedication as our U.S.P.S. mail carrier. We are forever grateful for the many lives you’ve touched with your tremendous work ethic and heart of gold.”

Katie Kleeman added, “Jim is no ordinary mailman. He is the man. Why does someone have such dedication to our neighborhood? Because he cares. He loves us. He loves our family. He loves our com-

munity. He goes to parties, he goes to birthdays, he even goes to neighborhood funerals.”

T.J Gordon shared that he’d spoken to Davalos and, “In retirement, he plans to get a trailer and play golf in all 50 states.”

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Denver Metro birders are atwitter due to rare Bohemian Waxwing sighting on the High Line

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Birders flock to the High Line Canal to get a glimpse of Bohemian Waxwings in January 2023, a decade after the last Front Range flock sighting

Centennial, CO (January 24, 2023) – During the Denver

Christmas Bird Count 135 birders counted 90 species and 30,147 individual birds. Along the Canal at Three Ponds Park in Cherry Hills Village birder

Kristen Miller spotted a Bohemian Waxwing amid a flock of Cedar Waxwings. This was the first recorded Bohemian sight-

ing in the count’s 35 years. Since Miller’s sighting dozens of Bohemians have been spotted.

According to birder and Conservancy volunteer, Jared Del Rosso, Cedar Waxwings can be found in Colorado yearround but Bohemians, which

breed in Canada, Alaska and the far north of Europe and Asia, are much rarer in Colorado. The last time a sizable flock of Bohemian Waxwings were spotted in Colorado was in 2013. Waxwings are drawn to the Canal in Cherry Hills Village for food, specifically

consuming Common Buckthorn in cold seasons.

The High Line Canal is an ideal place for urban birders. The Canal has 31 birding hotspots identified along the 71-mile stretch according to eBird. This is more than about twice as many hotspots than those identified in Cherry Creek State Park. The Canal winds through several habitat types and connects to many local parks and open spaces, which create a wildlife corridor that birds and other animals can use to move through urban areas.

Coming up in February is a wonderful opportunity to get out on the Canal and bird watch. Join the Conservancy on Saturday, Feb. 18 for the Great Backyard Bird Count. The annual global community science initiative invites you to get outside and count the birds in your yard or favorite place. This free event will start at 9 a.m. from High Line Canal Conservancy Headquarter (4010 E Orchard Rd, Centennial, CO 80121). Experienced and new birders are invited to come and learn about identifying local birds. For more information about these events and to register, visit: https:// highlinecanal.org/great-backyard-bird-count/.

21 people came out to honor retiring U.S.P.S. mail carrier Jim Davalos, including four current and former city council representatives of GV City Council District Four. Can you find T.J. Gordon, Gary Kleeman, Judy Hilton and Tom Stahl in the crowd?

Photo by Freda Miklin

YOU NEED TO KNOW

Younger GOP leaders share their thoughts on how to win elections

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

At the January meeting of the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club at Maggiano’s DTC, local philanthropist and party leader Lynne Cottrell, standing in for scheduled hostess Dorothy Gottlieb, who was under the weather, said, “In the 2022 midterm elections, the forecasted red wave of Republicans gaining decisive control of the House of Representatives did not materialize. According to a poll, Republicans lost thirty-something voters by nine points and those under 30 by 28%.” She also noted many young Republicans don’t agree with older party members on issues like abortion and climate change.

Cottrell asked a series of questions to younger GOP leaders Dustin Zvonek, Aurora City Council member, Priscilla

Rahn, State GOP Vice-Chair, and recent candidate for HD38 Jaylen Mosqueira to get their views.

Asked what the GOP did right in the November 2022 election, Rahn said that volunteers worked hard but, “could get better at raising money and being persuasive.” She also thought the GOP should get more involved in non-partisan elections like school board and city council races.

Mosqueira said, “We did well by preparing candidates to run for office. We can do better in targeting certain groups through social media.”

Zvonek saw it differently. He said, “I don’t know how we could have done better. Since 2002, there has been a hard cap for Republicans in Colorado of 45%. Because we are only 25% of the electorate, it is mathematically difficult to do better without attracting significant numbers of unaffiliated

voters.”

Cottrell next asked the panel how Republicans could register more voters. Rahn said that conservatives are generous people who care about others and that she starts her conversations with potential voters with, “I worry about….” to communicate that Republicans are people who truly care about issues and people. To “build the bench,” Rahn would like to see the GOP identify candidates with expertise in specific areas like land use, water, education, etc. She believes, “Everyone is a potential candidate, regardless of their age, gender, or background.”

Mosqueira recommended that the GOP “get specific about the races that we target and put money into. We should use data to pick up winnable seats.”

Zvonek sounded a similar theme, pointing out that Stephanie Hancock was a fantastic

candidate who lost her race for HD41 by a large margin because there was an R (Republican) after her name. He predicted that if she runs for Aurora City Council, where candidates’ parties are not identified, she will win easily “because people will listen to her ideas instead of focusing on her party affiliation.”

Next, Cottrell asked the panelists, “How can students be taught conservative values when the education system is strictly progressive?”

Rahn, who has been a public-school teacher for 29 years, agreed with the premise, saying, “Teachers are afraid they’ll get fired if they express conservative views…It’s a dangerous and scary time for our children.”

Mosqueira urged parents to, “Understand the power of social media,” and to tell their children the truth because, “They are being lied to every

day on social media.”

Following in suit, Zvonek said, “We need more teachers who are conservatives. Most people who go into education are progressives and they want their students to know it. Progressives’ view of diversity is that everyone looks different but thinks the same.”

Finally, Cottrell asked the panelists what they thought Republicans could do to unite their party and win elections. Rahn suggested talking about issues in a way that shows humanity, e.g., “We are people who care about the fact that only five percent of third grade boys of color can read at grade level.”

Mosqueira saitd, “We’ve been working off bad data for a long time. We need to get that right.”

Zvonek said, “Let’s focus where we can win because our ideas are better. After we win in non-partisan elections using those better ideas, it’s important to prove, especially to unaffiliated voters, that we can govern because our ideas are better than those of the left.” fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

From left to right, Aurora City Council Members Dustin Zvonek and Danielle Jurinsky, Colorado GOP Vice-Chair Priscilla Rahn, 2022 candidate for HD38 Jaylen Mosqueira, and 2021 Aurora City Council candidate Jono Scott

Photo by Freda Miklin

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Todd Pauley with Boeing, presenting sponsor Rick Whipple with WhippleWood CPAs and Jeff Keener

Is Polis looking at 2024?

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

Most of the speculation about the 2024 presidential election is focused around candidates who might challenge former President Trump for the Republican nomination for U.S. President--Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pompeo, Larry Hogan, even NH Gov. Chris Sununu and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich--the list goes on.

Few Democrats are openly sounding as though they are ready and willing to take the leap should President Biden not run for a second term and Vice President Harris not replace him on the ticket.

One person who has said things that hint he might be

ready to step into the breach is Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Before being elected to his current position, Polis, 47, was a Member of Congress for ten years. Prior to that, he served

one six-year term as a member of the Colorado State Board of Education. Having started and sold several businesses during his life, Gov. Polis’ net worth was estimated at over $300 million back in 2015.

Polis’ 2023 State of the State speech, delivered on January 17, included, “How can Colorado’s example shine a bright light for the nation?” Addressing several national issues, he said, “In Colorado, we’ve already taken action to protect our freedoms and we protected a woman’s right to choose,” and, “We’ve built a world-class voting system to ensure that every Coloradan can have their voice heard through our election process,” adding, “We want secure, accessible elections for every voter in our country, not just Colorado voters. And, of course, we must

LPS board invites community to meet superintendent finalists

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

After reviewing applications from multiple qualified candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools, the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education conducted interviews on January 24 and 25, narrowing down the search to three finalists, Melissa Cooper, Todd Lambert, Ph.D., and Douglas VanderJagt, Ph.D.

The three finalists will each spend a “Day in the District,” between February 6 and February 8, touring schools and interacting with teachers, students, parents, and community members. The day will include attending two one-hour receptions, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Boardroom at the LPS Education Services Center at 5776 S. Crocker Street in Littleton. During the receptions, the candidates will share information about themselves and be available to answer questions from parents, students, staff, and members of the community.

Ms. Cooper is the current LPS Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services. She has been at the district since 2011, previously serving as Director of Special Education and Student Support Services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University, and Special Education Director licensure from the University of Northern Colorado.

Dr. Lambert has been the superintendent of the Warrick County School Corporation

in Boonville, Indiana since 2021. He previously served as Interim Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Poudre School District in Fort Collins. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University, and a Ph.D. in Administrative Studies from Purdue University.

Dr. VanderJagt has been the Superintendent of Hudsonville Public Schools in Hudsonville, Michigan since 2018. He previously served as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Assessment Coordinator

secure our borders and fix our inhumane, broken immigration system.” He also included, “Colorado can help shape our country’s quest to become a more perfect union by setting a bold pace of progress, fighting for liberty, and delivering on our promises to improve the quality of life.”

On November 27, 2022, right after the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs where five people were killed and 25 more were injured, Polis was interviewed on a Sunday morning national talk show. He told the host, “I think what you really need to do if you’re serious about reducing these kinds of gun violence events and mass violence events is try to take the best ideas from all sides, that

work. We need to, as a society, as political leaders…look at all the evidence and the facts and try to make decisions that lead to a safer country.”

The governor talked about Colorado’s red flag law, pointing out that it has been used several hundred times since it was instituted and, “Could have been used even more to prevent these kinds of tragic events, or more often to prevent self-harm or suicide.” He also raised the issue of the need for national action, including the expansion of universal background checks, similar to those that already exist in Colorado, and pointed to the important roles of “mental health issues and divisive rhetoric” in acts of violence.

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and Director of Research and Development, Principal, and Assistant Principal at Rockford Public Schools in Rockford, Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology from Western Michigan University.

The candidates’ “Day in the District” events will take place:

• Todd Lambert

Monday, February 6, 2023

• Douglas VanderJagt

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

• Melissa Cooper

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

In May 2022, outgoing LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert announced he planned to retire on June 30, 2023, after 37 years in the public school system, including eight years in his current role.

For additional information, contact Diane Leiker, LPS Chief Communications Officer, at dleiker@lps.k12. co.us or 303-347-3387. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

Gov. Jared Polis in a TV interview on November 27

Melissa Cooper

Douglas VanderJagt, Ph.D.

Todd Lambert, Ph.D.

THE ARTISTS

Art specialty and how I began?

I was an art major and art teacher. I can’t remember any time in my life that I wasn’t doodling, drawing, painting, printmaking, “creating collages”, or looking at art..sharing art…. enjoying art. I paint (acrylics) and also enjoy using vintage postcard images in craft work.

What inspires your designs?

The beauty of bare tree branches against a bright sky. Flaming Fall colors. Texture and contrast in nature. The work of old masters, the impressionists, works by contemporary artists. My studio bulletin board is covered with photos and things I see in books, ads, magazines. Also quotes and lists of ideas to pursue.

The importance of creativity

Creativity stimulates THINKING and IMAGINATION… keeps us active, young, and engaged in our world and truly ENHANCES daily life. It is FUN, and, for me, makes me anxious

Art specialty and how I began?

While studying Art at the University of Colorado in 1970 (there you go, I gave away my age) while loving all of the classes I took, I fell in love with playing with clay, specifically making pots on the potters wheel. It provided a challenge and a way for me to express myself through art. I took a couple of decades off to raise my three children and went back to pottery about 13 years ago. I have been hooked ever since.

What inspires your designs?

Since one of my favorite things to do in life is eat, using hand made pots to cook, serve in and eat out of gives me great pleasure. I derive even more pleasure from knowing other people hold, use and enjoy pots that I have made. For me there is a connection and intimacy gained from this connection.

The importance of creativity

I feel fulfilled having a creative outlet and am lucky that I have pottery as mine.

and thrilled to get to my studio each day…WE ALL NEED PURPOSE. Einstein said “the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination”

Favorite piece of art/why?

Impossible to answer. Every piece I paint or create sparks an idea for something else I want to try. When others appreciate and admire our work,

it makes the process seem worthwhile and keeps us going! I think FAVORITE pieces make us proud still LONG after we made them…even though we improve and grow as we go along.

Favorite piece of art/why?

As much as I like making functional pottery, some of my favorite pieces are alternatively fired vessels. When you come into the gallery I love talking about how pots are fired with horse hair or fired in a pit and others.

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Photographer John Fielder donates life’s work to people of Colorado

Collection Includes 50 Years of Photography and Will Serve as a Permanent Visual Record of the Centennial State

SUBMITTED BY LUKE PERKINS

History Colorado is overjoyed to announce that John Fielder, landscape photographer, renowned conservationist, and nature writer, has donated his life’s work to the people of Colorado. History Colorado will serve as the steward of this collection of more than 5,000 photographs which immortalize the landscapes of every county in the state. This collection was distilled from the more than 200,000 photographs taken by Fielder over the last 50 years and will be digitized and cataloged by History Colorado to make it easily accessible and searchable by the public.

Since he began photographing Colorado in 1973, Fielder has effectively been to each of Colorado’s 104,984 square miles, compiling a record of the Centennial State’s landscape and how it has changed over the past half-century. His photography has been featured in dozens of books, garnered him multiple awards for his service to Colorado and its people, and influenced the passage of laws to protect public lands in Colorado and beyond.

“My goal was always to reveal and preserve the essence of the place that I think is the most beautiful on Earth: Colorado,” Fielder said. “I am humbled that these photos have inspired others and spurred the passage of numerous environmental protection projects and laws across this beautiful state that I love and cherish.”

Fielder and his photography have influenced policy that protects Colorado lands including Congress’ Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993, which created 36 federally protected Wilderness areas that amount to 660,000 acres; and the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, which has contributed $1.3 billion in funding to thousands of conservation, recreation, and stewardship projects across Colorado.

Amongst Fielder’s publications is the Colorado 18702000 series made in partnership with History Colorado. This series pairs Fielder’s photographs with matching ones taken by William Henry Jackson a hundred years prior, allowing readers to compare and contrast the landscapes while prompting the question: “do we like the changes we see?”

Fielder’s connection to History Colorado was an important reason why he chose to donate his collection to the organization. Equally important was History Colorado’s pledge to make this collection publically available for personal and commercial use so Fielder’s work may serve as an inspiration for future publications, exhibitions, and research around climate change.

“I have both a practical and an emotional connection with History Colorado,” Fielder said. “I have always been a history buff and ever curious about what life in Colorado was like before I arrived. Seeing the same landscapes that I have explored as they appeared decades ago– and through the eyes and lenses of people who shared my passion for Earth– inside History Colorado’s collection has always fascinated me. Since History Colorado is a leading institution for historic preservation it felt like the natural caretaker for my work.”

Over the coming months History Colorado will catalog, and make digitally available, the more than 5,000 photographs gifted by Fielder so they can be accessed through the History Colorado website. Furthermore, History Colorado will open an exhibition at the History Colorado Center in late summer of 2023 dedicated to the art of John Fielder and create a rotating gallery of his work starting in January 2024.The digitization and exhibition development of John Fielder’s generous donation is made possible by a grant from the Telluray Foundation.

“The magnitude of John’s donation to the people of Colorado is as breathtaking as the landscapes he captures,” said Dawn DiPrince, History Colorado’s Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer. “This body of work represents the culmination of a lifetime dedicated to documenting and preserving the vistas that define our beloved state so that future generations might be both inspired in their stewardship and informed of how humanity has impacted these lands we call home.”

It is Fielder’s hope that this collection will provide a chance for Coloradans to follow in his footsteps of exploring the 28 mountain ranges, numerous rivers, and diverse ecosystems of Colorado. He also hopes it will foster a desire to be stewards of the environment which he holds so dear.

“I have come to know that photographs can influence human action,” Fielder said.

“Though I want people to be able to enjoy and savor the simple and manifest beauty inherent in my images, I also want the photos to influence how they act in their lives. I hope people who view them will understand the inextricable connectivity between all living things on the entire planet Earth, as well as the delicate connectivity between the environments, or ecosystems, in which life exists.”

This delicate connectivity has been a consistent theme in Fielder’s work as he built a catalog of images that spanned Colorado, and began to notice how the environment changed during his 50 years of documentation. Having access to this collection will allow future generations to judge the impact of climate change and better preserve the landscapes of the Centennial State.

“As my knowledge of the science of ecology evolved, it has become perfectly clear to me that Earth is a much smaller thing than we had ever imagined, and it is constantly shrinking in relation to the number of creatures demanding to live on it,” Fielder said. “The web of life promoted by the connectivity of all things, animate or inanimate, is fragile and when it unravels, humanity will no longer be able to exist.”

About John Fielder John Fielder, renown nature photographer and publisher, has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open space, and wildlands during his 40-year career. Over this time he has taken hundreds of thousands of photos, influencing legislation, garnering awards, and advocating tirelessly for Colorado’s public lands.

Amongst his accolades are: serving as a foundational advocate in the creation of Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund in 1992; influencing the passage of Congress’s Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993; being the first individual given an achievement award by the Aldo Leopold Foundation in 2011; receiving an honorary degree in Sustainability Studies from Colorado Mountain College in 2017; and having his photography featured in over 50 books.

of Higher Education and a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served more than 75,000 students and 500,000 people in Colorado each year. It is a 143-year-old institution that operates eleven museums and historic sites, a free public research center, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and the History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), which is one of the nation’s largest state funded preservation programs of its kind. More than 70% of SHF grants are allocated in rural areas of the state. Additionally, the offices of the State Archaeologist and the State Historic Preservation Officer are part of History Colorado.

Fielder prides himself on having effectively been to each of Colorado’s 104,984 square miles over the past 50 years. During this time he has tried to capture the sublimeness of this corner of Earth that he has always felt was most beautiful. In the future John will continue to traverse the 28 mountain ranges, endless waterways, remote desert canyons, and vast plains of Colorado while contributing to the visual record of the Centennial state.

About History Colorado

History Colorado is a division of the Colorado Department

History Colorado’s mission is to create a better future for Colorado by inspiring wonder in our past. We serve as the state’s memory, preserving and sharing the places, stories, and material culture of Colorado through educational programs, historic preservation grants, collecting, outreach to Colorado communities, the History Colorado Center and Stephen H. Hart Research Center in Denver, and ten other museums and historic attractions statewide. History Colorado is one of only six Smithsonian Affiliates in Colorado. Visit HistoryColorado.org, or call 303-HISTORY, for more information.

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Here’s how Todd Helton became a Colorado Rockie

EDITOR’S NOTE: In his fifth of 10 years of eligibility, Todd Helton surged within 2.8 percentage points of induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. The following, which features the Rockies’ first general manager, Bob Gebhard, is excerpted from Denny Dressman’s book Walk-Off!

The most momentous player decision in the Rockies’ first quarter-century was made on June 1, 1995. It came together quickly, in late May as the third-year team was in the midst of losing six of seven to fall to .500 at 16-16 and out of first place for only the second time since the Coors Field opener.

“I was in Asheville or Salem, with one of our minor league teams,” said Bob Gebhard, recalling the moment he heard from Scouting Director Pat Daugherty. “Pat called me and said, ‘Why don’t you go over and see Todd Helton play?’ They were playing a night game, and I’m about 80 miles away. So, I said, ‘Sure.’ Pat always asked me to go out and see the top seven or eight that we might have a shot at.”

. . . . “So, I drive over to Knoxville,” Gebhard continued. “I want to get there for batting practice and whatever . . . I get caught speeding.”

By then, Todd Helton was everybody’s son in Tennessee—even bigger, at that point, than Peyton Man-

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

ning. (Though not bigger than Manning would soon become with fans of the Volunteers.)

“Cop pulls me over and I get out. He sees my Colorado Driver’s License and says:

“Colorado? What are you doing here?”

The conversation that followed went like this:

“I’m going over to the University of Tennessee to see a baseball player.”

“You’re going to see Todd Helton, aren’t you.”

“Yeah.”

“Oh, I know him. High school quarterback, University of Tennessee. I live a few blocks away from his mother.”

They stand on the side of the road for half an hour, the police officer telling Gebhard at length what a great kid—what a great athlete— Todd Helton is.

“I finally said, ‘Officer, I gotta go. I’m going to miss batting practice.’ I’m thinking I’m going to get out of the ticket.

“He says, ‘Well, let me write your ticket up, then you can go.’”

. . . . that evening, at the game “Second inning, maybe third, I hear, ‘Hi Bob. How are ya?’ It was the policeman and his wife, walkin’ in! I still had the ticket in my shirt pocket.”

Gebhard doesn’t remember the opponent, the final score or even who won. But he’ll never forget what he thought of Todd Helton.

“Of the guys I had seen who Pat pointed out as might be available . . . for me, Helton just jumped to the top. He was impressive. Great at first base.

“You could tell he had been a quarterback because he was a leader on the team. Pitcher got in a little trouble—Todd went to the mound. He was just kind of directing traffic, things you’d assume a catcher would do.”

It takes some luck along with great scouting, though, to land a franchise player. When Gebhard watched Todd Helton, it seemed unlikely the Rockies would wind up with him.

“We were kinda set on getting a pitcher, because they were so hard to find.

Oakland drafted ahead of us, and they were set on Helton. But about four or five days before the draft, Sandy Alderson (Oakland’s GM) had a change of heart. He said, ‘We need some pitching, college pitching that can help us in a short period of time.’”

When Oakland’s turn came at number five, the A’s backed away from Helton and, as Alderson had told Gebhard he might, went for pitching. He took Ariel Prieto, a Cuban right hander who was pitching for an Independent League team in Palm Springs . . . After picks by the Marlins and Rangers who would turn out to be duds, the Rockies made Todd Helton their first top pick in history who was not a pitcher.

“He was also a pitcher (a school record 11 saves in 1995),” Gebhard acknowledged, “but we liked him as a hitter.”

(The 17th player chosen in the first round of the 1995 MLB amateur draft was future Hall of Fame pitcher Roy Halladay from Arvada West High School, selected by Toronto. And the 507th player chosen—by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round—was a high school catcher named Tom Brady . . . )

16 Pitches tells how catcher Brent Mayne, who had never pitched at any level, became the first fielder since the Yankees' Rocky Colavito in 1968 to be the winning pitcher in a Major League game, and the storybook way Colorado won for him. Order at Amazon.com.

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

How to cover dental care in retirement

Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care?

Uninsured Al

Dear Al, Unfortunately, about two-thirds of U.S. retirees don’t have dental insurance today. Without coverage from traditional Medicare, and with private dental insurance typically costing too much to be feasible, most seniors are stuck paying full out-of-pocket prices every time they visit a dentist. While there’s no one simple solution to affordable dental care there are a variety of options that can help cut your costs. Here’s where to look.

BY JIM MILLER

in your area visit Medicare.gov/ plan-compare or call 800-6334227.

Dental insurance: If you have gum problems and need extensive dental care, a dental insurance plan may be worth the costs versus paying for care yourself. Monthly premiums for individual plans range from about $20 to $80. A typical plan includes two or three cleanings and checkups per year, but these plans will likely have a waiting period – anywhere from a few months to a few years – before coverage for more expensive procedures kicks in. To find dental plans in your area, see eHealthInsurance.com

Veterans’ benefits: If you’re a veteran enrolled in the VA health care program or are a beneficiary of the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), the VA offers a dental insurance program that gives you the option to buy dental insurance through Delta Dental and MetLife at a reduced cost. The VA also provides free dental care to vets who have dental problems resulting from service. To learn more about these options, visit VA.gov/dental or call 877-222-8387.

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Medicare Advantage: While dental services are mostly excluded under original Medicare, many Medicare Advantage plans do provide coverage for dental care, but it’s usually very limited. Medicare Advantage plans are government approved health plans (usually HMOs and PPOs) sold by private insurance companies that you can choose in place of original Medicare. To shop and research Advantage plans

Dear Readers,

What are the benefits of a Revocable Living Trust?

A Revocable Living Trust has numerous advantages if it is set up properly and fully funded, meaning that all of the settlor’s assets are placed in the Trust. The benefits are as follows:

Dental savings plans: While savings plans aren’t as comprehensive as insurance, they are a good option for those who don’t have dental insurance. How this works is you pay an annual membership fee – around $80 to $200 a year – in exchange for 10 to 60 percent discounts on service and treatments from participating dentists. To find a savings plan, go to DentalPlans. com (or 888-632-5353) where you can search for plans and participating dentists, as well as get a breakdown of the discounts offered.

challenges to your Estate Plan;

BY DONALD PETERSON

• A fully funded Trust eliminates the need for probate of all assets transferred to the Trust;

• A Colorado resident who owns real property in another state can put that real estate into a Living Trust and thereby reduce or eliminate the need for probate in the other state. This is an especially important reason when the probate system in the other state is expensive and cumbersome;

• Allows the Trustee to manage and have total control over the assets of the Trust during your life. Note, in most cases, you are the Trustee of your Trust, with the option to designate a Successor Trustee;

• Conveniently allows you, for any reason, to delegate the dayto-day operation of your Trust;

• Creates a prompt, flexible and efficient method to distribute your assets after death;

• A Living Trust may avoid the need for a conservatorship for the settlor, if he or she becomes legally disabled and the settlor has funded his or her Trust.

(Note: a Living Trust cannot avoid a guardianship proceeding, because the Trustee of a Living Trust cannot make medical or care decisions for the settlor, unless the Trustee is the named agent for the settlor under a separate medical power of attorney document);

• Reduces the risk of a Will contest and expensive court

• The terms of a Living Trust are generally private, unlike a Will, where the document is delivered to the court as part of the probate proceeding. For instance, many individuals may not want the “world” to know the terms of their distributions to their heirs, as would be the case with the use of a Will deposited with a court;

• Trusts are an excellent tool for tax planning, to avoid or reduce death taxes, depending on the size of your estate. Some Trusts are designed specifically to minimize federal estate tax. The terms of the Trust dictate the distribution of the Trust assets to utilize the currently effective estate tax exemption, or use the marital deduction to avoid any tax at the first spouse’s death. There are also trusts that are designed to be funded with specific assets, such as a residence or life insurance, which can create favorable tax consequences for the settlor and the beneficiaries; and

• Trusts can be used to accomplish asset protection for individuals and their beneficiaries.

Third-party asset protection Trusts can be created for beneficiaries. This type of Trust protects an inheritance from a beneficiary’s creditors, a beneficiary’s divorce, or a spendthrift beneficiary. First-party asset protection Trusts can provide some creditor protection for individuals, but these Trusts must be set up with a great deal of care, as there can be unfavorable consequences if they are set up incorrectly.

It is always best to consult with an experienced estate planning attorney regarding the best Trust and other estate plan documents to use,

Cheaper dental care: Because prices can vary by dentist, one way to ensure you get a good deal on your dental care is to call multiple provides and compare prices. To get an idea of what different dental procedures cost in your area, see FairHealthConsumer.org

If you’re paying cash, it’s also perfectly reasonable to ask your dentist for a discount.

There are also a number health centers and clinics that provide low-cost dental care to those in need. And all university dental schools and college dental hygiene programs offer dental care and cleanings for less than half of what you would pay at a dentist’s office. Students who are supervised by their professors provide the care. See TeethWisdom.org to search for a center, clinic or school near you.

to legally accomplish your goals. What are the four key medical/ estate plan documents you need now?

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package:

1. Healthcare Power of Attorney;

2. General Financial Power of Attorney;

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Five ways to spend 43 days of your life

I’ve been on hold for 37 minutes. A less patient person would have hung up by now, but this is important. I wouldn’t have waited this long to order a pizza, not when I could have made one by now.

I’ve spent my time pacing and talking back to the recorded message. “If my call is so important, why don’t you pick up? What did you do? Go to lunch—in another state?”

I wonder how much time I’ve spent on hold in my life. Days? Months? Years? I put my phone on speaker and lay it on my desk. Then I sit down at my computer and type the question into my search bar.

I’m obviously not the first to wonder because there are 585 million results. I’m not

making that up. I hope I don’t have time to read them all.

Those I do read agree that the average person will spend 43 days of their life listening to elevator music and a recorded message thanking them for their patience.

Incidentally, I think that’s also how you spend all eternity if you die and go to hell.

Several articles suggest there are more productive ways to spend time on hold than arguing with recorded messages. Some of the following sanity-saving options won’t be available to you if you’re using a landline though. Unfortunately the only alternative for you may be to tear the phone out of the wall. But then you’ll lose your place in the queue.

1. March right into the company you’re calling while you’re on hold. It’s been done. A Canadian man laid his landline phone down and drove 15 minutes to the business he was holding for. When a customer service person asked him to wait, the man said, “You see that red, blinking light on the phone? That’s me holdin’ on from home.” I’d do that myself if I didn’t need an airplane ticket.

2. Tweet a complaint using the hashtag #onholdwith. If you don’t have a Twitter account, you should have time to sign up for one while you wait. Your complaint may wind up on the website onholdwith. com which was created by a company that manufactures callback technology. That’s the wonderful invention that allows you to leave your number and be called back in the

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid offers performance and economy

There are many vehicles to choose from in many price ranges.

The test car this week was a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid all-wheel drive. I would have to put this in the “smart car” category. This CR-V has all the standard safety equipment and about every option that car manufacturers can install on a single vehicle. Along with the many features, the suggested retail price is $38,600.

Honda is a worldclass company making lawn mowers, motorcycles, and about anything that rolls on wheels. This CR-V is a special hybrid model that has a 2.0 L engine with a variable transmission. While not turbo-charged, this

LETTERS

Letter to the Editor:

Crime remains a serious issue in Colorado and we, as mayors of Colorado’s three largest cities, are committed to working with the state legislature and Governor on this issue in the upcoming legislative session. Here are some commonsense bipartisan suggestions.

Update the penalties for motor vehicle theft and help the police solve a greater number of cases.

Colorado currently is in the unenviable position of having the highest car theft rate in the country. Stolen cars are often used in the commission of other serious offenses, including robberies, burglaries, and drug dealing. Colo -

Honda does not need more speed nor power with the hybrid feature. There is power and speed galore along with a 37 mpg fuel average. Nice to pass those service stations with the price of fuel heading higher as oil prices surge. This is such a handy, all-around vehicle; easy to

drive, operate, park, peppy performance, and so many safety features. The design is standard, not flashy, but functional. Truck space is spacious and rear seats are comfortable. Front seats have great heated seats and steering wheel, so nice these past cold weeks.

order your call was received. I take a moment to tell the recorded message about it. It thanks me for my patience.

Onholdwith.com features thousands of complaints from people who’ve tweeted about their hold experiences. At first, reading that other people have spent multiple hours on hold made me feel better. Then I started to realize how bad this could get before it’s over.

3. Put your cellphone on speaker and start preparing lunch while you’re on hold. You may have time to eat, do the dishes and paint the house too.

4. Rehearse what you want to say when someone finally picks up. Oh wait. I misread that. Rehearse what you need to say, not what you want to say. It isn’t the customer service representative’s fault that their employer hasn’t invested

in callback technology. And if the business is short staffed, you don’t want them quitting because you said what you wanted to say—even if it was well rehearsed.

But do practice what you need to say. You called for a reason, and it would be a shame if you forget what that was by the time your call is answered.

5. Keep quiet. Somewhere among the 585 million articles about being on hold, I read that when your call is being recorded for quality assurance purposes, it may be recorded from start to finish. Not only that, the representative may actually be able to hear what you’re saying while you’re on hold. Uh-oh.

Dorothy Rosby is the author of Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About, Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time and other books. Contact her at www.dorothyrosby.com/contact.

By H. Throttle

The all-wheel drive is perfect for Colorado weather and the CR-V offers three drive options, sport, normal and eco. The car reacts fast and favorable to the quick push button switch to sport mode.

To handle the hybrid weight and stability

the car rides on front McPherson suspension and rear wheel multilink support. The handling is precise, and the vehicle has 4-wheel disk brakes.

Safety features indicate air bags front, center, side ,and knee. The center console has a 9” color screen and easy dialing for choice of drive applications. A premium 12 speaker Bose sound system

conveys all of the radio channels available.

This Honda is worldly with final assembly in Alliston, Ontario, Canada with 57 percent of the parts from U.S. and Canada. The vehicle sports a U.S.A. engine with a Japanese versatile transmission. The combination works perfectly together.

Leather trimmed seats are comfortable, the LED lights work well ,and the auto dim feature for dimming lights is perfection.

All the features and performance of higher priced SUVs in a well-orchestrated and efficient package. The hybrid system works well, and the fuel economy is attractive and efficient.

rado statutes predicate the level of the offense based on aggravating factors and the value of the stolen car. As a result, stealing a car worth less than $2,000 is often a misdemeanor, regardless of how devastating and costly the theft is to the owner. This value-based approach is inequitable and unfair to victims who own older or less expensive cars. All car thefts, other than joy riding, should be felonies.

We also need to substantially improve the solution rate for car theft. One effective way to do that is the use of technology, like license plate readers. Such technology identifies stolen cars and helps police apprehend the thieves. State assistance to help communities purchase such technology would be a great help.

Reinstate the crime of possession of a weapon by a previous offender for car thieves and drug dealers.

We should be deterring unlawful weapon possession by prior felons. Someone convicted of felony car theft or drug dealing can’t legally pass a background check, so they should be sanctioned for possessing a weapon. Further, all possession of a weapon by previous offender crimes should be a class four felony.

Deter the use of ghost guns and personally manufactured weapons that are untraceable.

We are seeing a rise in the use of ghost guns in violent cases. Despite some stricter local regulations, Colorado’s state laws

do not address the problem of people circumventing background checks by purchasing non-serialized firearms or unassembled parts. Currently, these guns can be obtained by those under restraining orders or even extreme risk protection orders. Our state laws should eliminate these gaps and provide a helpful backdrop for stricter local laws.

Raise the cap for juvenile detention beds in Colorado.

Detention beds for juveniles have been drastically reduced since 2003 (when there were 479). There are now only 215 detention beds for juveniles in the entire state. The result is that juveniles who commit violent offenses or who are a danger to themselves

are often discharged into an unsafe situation that seriously jeopardizes their safety and public safety. The bed cap should be raised to at least 350 and the standard for detention should give judges more discretion to hold juveniles who pose a serious public safety risk, particularly those with repeat offenses.

These are just a few ideas. There are other issues that should also be addressed, and we look forward to working with our state counterparts to address Colorado’s crime rates in a meaningful way.

Mike Coffman, Mayor of Aurora Michael Hancock, Mayor of Denver John Suthers, Mayor of Colorado Springs

COURTS

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

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF JA’VON GODBOLT Child,

And concerning SHARON GODBOLT and TERRELL HUBBARD

Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764 Office of the Arapahoe County Attorney Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com

Tel: 303-636-1882

Fax: 303-636-1889

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

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above captioned matter has been set for an ADJUDICATORY

COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT

JUDGMENT REGARDING

TERRELL HUBBARD on January 13, 2023 at 10 a.m. FEBRUARY 10, 2023 AT 1 P.M. (MST) in Division 23 of the Arapahoe District Court.

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

•www. judicial.webex.com/meet/

D18-ARAP-Div23

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

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

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

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

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Assistant County Attorney

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Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10971

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

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF ALEXIS FRERICHS and ZAYDEN ROSER

Children, and concerning DARCI FRERICHS, JEFFREY FRERICHS and JOHN ROSER, II

Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Office of the Arapahoe County

Attorney

Attorney for the People Arapahoe County Department of Human Services 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com

Tel: 303-636-1882

Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No:22JV30131 Division:23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

/s/Linda Arnold

Linda Arnold, Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney

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Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10975

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:

MALIKAI ROBB, SIDNEY SITSLER and HUNTER SITSLER Child, and concerning

KIMBERLY ADAMS, JASON SITSLER and JOHN DOE

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 Driv Aurora, CO 80012 larnold@arapahoegov.com

Tel: 303-636-1882

Fax: 303-636-1889

Case No:21JV655 Division:34

NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY COURT TRIAL AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT REGARDING JOHN DOE

To The Respondents:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Court Trial and Default Judgment regarding John Doe is set for February 16, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in Division 34, of the Arapahoe County District Court. **The Arapahoe County District Court is holding hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link: •www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div34

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

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

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664 and enter access code 2594 408 0614 then press #.

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.

been filed to establish paternity and support for the above-named children. You are an interested party. You are further notified that the Petition is set for hearing at 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 in Division 21 on May 3, 2023 at 10:45 a.m

You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order.

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10994

DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 645-6600Telephone

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner, IN THE INTEREST OF:

OLIVIA MAESTAS-VIGIL BACA, Child, and concerning MONIQUE BACA and ORLANDO MAESTAS-VIGIL, Respondents.

Linda Arnold, Reg. No. 16764

Senior Assistant County Attorney

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10992

DISTRICT COURT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355

Case Number: 22 JV 222

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH

PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF ISAIAH ABDONI AND JEREMIAH AARON GUZMAN

Children, Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and MIRIAM TOBIAS CARBAJAL, PETITIONER, and Concerning: JOSUE CARBAJAL A/K/A JOSUE TOBIAS AND IVAN UNKNOWN, RESPONDENTS, Valerie Harper Attorney Reg. #47530 Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: (303) 752-8900 Fax: (303) 752-8901

NOTICE OF ACTION AND HEARING TO: IVAN UNKNOWN

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed to establish paternity and support for the above-named children. You are an interested party. You are further notified that the Petition is set for hearing at 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112 in Division 21 on May 2, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. You are further notified that if you fail to appear, the court may still enter an order.

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10993

DISTRICT COURT ARAPAHOE COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 649-6355

Case Number: 22 JV 30082

NOTICE TO ESTABLISH

PATERNITY AND SUPPORT

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, IN THE INTEREST OF CITLALIC ALVAREZ AND YAREXLI ALVAREZ, Children, Upon Petition of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services and JERELLY GONZALEZ, PETITIONER and Concerning: RIGOBERTO P. ALVAREZ AND MANUEL DOMINGUEZ, RESPONDENTS.

Valerie Harper Attorney Reg. #47530

Assistant County Attorney 14980 E. Alameda Drive, Ste 38 Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: (303) 752-8900

Fax: (303) 752-8901

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: You are hereby notified that a Petition has

during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you.

In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you enter the treatment plan as submitted in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

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

•www. judicial.webex.com/meet/ D18-ARAP-Div34

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

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

Jordan Lewis, Esq. #50198

Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883

Case No: 22JV344 Division: 34

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

HEARING AND DEFAULT

JUDGMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Disposition Hearing regarding Respondent Father, ORLANDO MAESTAS-VIGIL is set for February 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m in Division 34 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney

If you do not have a device that will support a video connection, you may still participate by audio only by calling 720-650-7664. When prompted enter code 2594 408 0614 #.

If you elect to appear in person, you must be at the Courthouse a half hour before the hearing is scheduled to begin.

Dated this 25th day of January, 2023.

Jordan Lewis, Reg. #50198

Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 303-636-1883 / 303-636-1889 FAX

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023 Legal # 10995

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

FINAL SETTLEMENT

Project Title: 2021 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Rehabilitation Project

Project Owners: Castlewood Water and Sanitation District

Project Location: City of Greenwood Village, Arapahoe County

The Castlewood Water and Sanitation District (District) plans to accept the above titled project as substantially complete and for Final Settlement by C&L Water Solutions, Inc. after February 16, 2023. In accordance with the Contract Documents, the District may withhold a portion of the remaining payment to be made to C&L Water Solutions, Inc. as necessary, to protect the District from loss on account of claims filed and failure of C&L Water Solutions, Inc. to make payments properly to subcontractors or suppliers. Project suppliers and subcontractors of C&L Water Solutions, Inc. are hereby notified that unresolved outstanding claims must be certified and forwarded to:

Contact Person: Barney Fix, P.E.

Address: 5970 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 as soon as possible, but no later than February 9, 2023

Published in The Villager

First Publication: January 19, 2023

Last Publication: February 2, 2023 Legal # 10983

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HERITAGE GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Heritage Greens Metropolitan District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Melissa Oakes, DEO MOakes@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3800

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form should be emailed to MOakes@ spencerfane.com. If the designated election official determines that a selfnomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

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HERITAGE GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Melissa Oakes, Designated Election Official

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Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10996

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term and zero (0) directors will be elected to serve a 2-year term.

Eligible electors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Alexandra L. Moore, the Designated Election Official of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 292-9100.The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 24, 2023.If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may submit an amended Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form to the Designated Election Official before the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 24, 2023. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate Forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 292-9100. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

GREENWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Alexandra L. Moore, Designated Election Official

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Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10997 A CALL FOR

LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official:

Michele Barrasso

c/o Seter & Vander Wall, P.C.

7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 mbarrasso@svwpc.com 303-770-2700

The Office of the Designated Election Official is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

The Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business (5 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an Absentee Ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

/s/Michele Barrasso

Designated Election Official

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Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10998

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District

Designated Election Official (DEO):

Catherine T. Bright

7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

cbright@svwpc.com

303-770-2700

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

Designated Election Official Signature

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Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 10999

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

CASTLEWOOD WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11000

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. CENTENNIAL 360 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of Centennial 360 Metropolitan District (the “District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct an election that will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Centennial 360 Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the District’s website www.centennial360md.live or the District’s Designated Election Official (“DEO”): Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237 spacheco@isp-law.com or (303) 867-3000

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 24, 2023.If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form, at any time, prior to 3 P.M. on Friday, February 24, 2023.Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237, (303) 867-3000.An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is April 25, 2023.

CENTENNIAL 360 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By /s/ Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11001

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

CHAPPARAL METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11002

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring May 2025 and (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11003

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (1) one director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring May 2025 and (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11004

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11005

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11006

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR EAST VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the East Valley Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three directors will be elected to serve a four-year term. Eligible electors of the East Valley Metropolitan District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Natalie M. Fleming

3900 East Mexico Avenue, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80210 nfleming@erblawllc.com

303-626-7125

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form to the DEO is the close of business on February 24, 2023 (no later than 67 days before the election). Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023 (no later than 64 days before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on the Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

EAST VALLEY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Natalie M. Fleming

Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11008

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027, and (1) director will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

GOLDSMITH GULCH SANITATION DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11009

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Goodman Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2027. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a SelfNomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122 or via telephone at 303-858-1800, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are also available online at https://whitebearankele.com/.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on April 25, 2023.

GOODMAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11010

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the electors of Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May 2023, between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M.At that time three (3) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term and zero (0) directors will be elected to serve a 2-year term.

Eligible electors of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Alexandra L. Moore, the Designated Election Official of the Greenwood Athletic Club Metropolitan District, c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 292-9100.The office of the Designated Election Official is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays) from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 24, 2023.If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may submit an amended Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form to the Designated Election Official before the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 24, 2023.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate Forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, CO 80237, (303) 292-9100. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is Tuesday, April 25, 2023. GREENWOOD

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS GREENWOOD NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a 2-year term. Eligible electors of the Greenwood North Metropolitan District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Catherine T. Bright 7400 East Orchard Road, Suite 3300 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 cbright@svwpc.com 303-770-2700

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday, February 24, 2023 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business (5 p.m.) on Monday, February 27, 2023 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business (5 p.m.) on Tuesday preceding the election, April 25, 2023.

Designated Election Official Signature

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11012

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

HAVANA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the HAVANA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

HAVANA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11013

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR HOLLY HILLS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Holly Hills Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (1) director will be elected to serve a four-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from AJ Beckman, the Designated Election Official for the District, at: Public Alliance, LLC 13131 w. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 200 Lakewood, CO 80228 aj@publicalliancellc.com (720) 213-6621

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours (9:00 am and 5:00 pm), until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

HOLLY HILLS WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By: /s/ AJ Beckman

Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11014

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

—Continued from previous page—

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 2-year term expiring in May 2025.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

HIGHLAND PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11015

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS HILLCREST WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the HILLCREST WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s

Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

HILLCREST WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023 Legal # 11016

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s

Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

MANSFIELD HEIGHTS WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11017

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado

7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11018

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5-10

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Prosper Metropolitan District Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Arapahoe County, Colorado (collectively, the “Districts”):

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that elections for each of the Districts will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time one (1) Director will be elected to serve a 2-year term to May 6, 2025 and three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms to May 4, 2027 for each of the Districts.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official for the Districts, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, Phone: 303-592-4380, email: csorensen@specialdistrictlaw.com.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form or letter is to be submitted to the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on February 24, 2023, sixty-seven (67) days prior to the regular election. Affidavits of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on February 27, 2023, sixty-four (64) days prior to the regular election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be obtained from / filed with Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official of the Districts (at the address/phone/email address noted above), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 25, 2023).

PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10

By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN

Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11019

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PINEY CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Piney Creek Village Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that vacancies currently exist on the board of directors of the Piney Creek Village Metropolitan District (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancies and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board on or before the close of business on February 13, 2023.

Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the Piney Creek Village Metropolitan District, c/o Lisa A. Jacoby, Special District Management Services, Inc., 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150, Lakewood, CO 80228, (303) 987-0835.

PINEY CREEK VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/Steve Beck Secretary

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11020

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT AND SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of each of the Southgate Sanitation District and the Southgate Water District (“Districts”)

4-year term and (0) zero directors will be elected for a 2-year term on each of the separate Boards of Directors for each District.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the specified District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Katie Stahl, DEO kstahl@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3703

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form should be emailed to kstahl@ spencerfane.com . If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

SOUTHGATE SANITATION DISTRICT AND SOUTHGATE WATER DISTRICT

Katie Stahl, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11021

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (“District”) of the Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 4-year term expiring in May 2027.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Sue Blair, DEO elections@crsofcolorado.com

Community Resource Services of Colorado 7995 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 103E Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Phone: 303-381-4960

Offices Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com. A SelfNomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11022

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Goldsmith Metropolitan District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado and Denver County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 2nd day of May, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (0) zero directors will be elected for a 2-year term.

In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO):

Robin A. Navant, DEO rnavant@spencerfane.com

Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000

Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-839-3714

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 24, 2023. The form should be emailed to rnavant@ spencerfane.com . If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, February 27, 2023.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

GOLDSMITH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Robin A. Navant, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager

Published: February 2, 2023

Legal # 11023

ARAPAHOE COUNTY 4-H EXTRAVAGANZA

FEB. 4, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Enroll in CSU Extension’s 2022-23 4-H youth program. Learn more about 4-H membership at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora. Scan the QR code in the JAN 26 Villager - page 3.

YMCA’S YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS & SPORTS REGISTRATION

FEB. 6, registration opens for public summer camps.

FEB. 13, registration opens for public spring sports. Information on the YMCA website: http://bit.ly/3kgzl Sp.

COLORADO BALLET PRESENTS “LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS

FEB. 3-12 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. For performance dates and times visit Coloradoballet.org or call Patron Services at 303-8378888 ext. 2.

GALA OF THE COLORADO AUTHORS’ HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS OPEN NOW-FEB. 28. Only

12 authors will be nominated this year for induction. To make a nomination go to www. ColoradoAuthorsHallofFame. org and click on the Nominate tag. The next induction will be held Sept. 16, 2023 at the Doubletree Hilton Denver Tech Center in Greenwood Village.

CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO “DRINK FOR PINK.”

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

NATHAN YIP FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA

FEB. 4, 5-10:30 p.m. - Grand Hyatt Denver Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with a Chino-

Latino twist. Join Gala Chairs

Dr. Raul & Vivian Murciano for a Lunar New Year’s celebration featuring an Asian and Cuban inspired dinner, lion dancers, a palm reader, Chinese calligrapher, a traditional salad toss and Night Market with music provided by the Colorado Mambo Orchestra. All proceeds benefit The Nathan Yip Foundation, which provides funding for teachers & educational projects in rural Colorado. Tickets: www. Nathanyipfoundation.org

Purchase tickets by Jan. 23. Questions? Contact jill@ nathanyipfoundation.org

SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS & RECREATION HOLIDAY EVENTS

Feb. 10 5-8 p.m.

Goodson Rec. Center. For ages 3-12 for movie nights. Bring your blanket. Popcorn & pizza served. Info: 303-483-7014

WHAT’S NEW?

After 44 years of sharing public health resources with its neighbors, Arapahoe County, on Wed., Jan. 4, 2023 opened the doors to its

own, single-county Public Health department. Visit arapahoegov.com/health

MAYORS & COMMISSIONERS

YOUTH AWARDS

NOMINATIONS OPEN

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

“WHAT’S NEW?”

The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Grant for Arts Projects award of $20,000. The grand will support the Newman Center’s 20th anniversary.

“WHAT’S NEW?”

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

WHAT’S

HAPPENING?

The Villager & The BASKETBALL SOCIAL

house INVITE YOU TO NETWORK at the chamber business after-hours

Time: February 15, 2023 5pm - 7pm

Place: The Basketball Social House

7450 S. University Blvd., Centennial

Yummy food, giveaways, prizes, basketball fun and Villager marketing ideas!

RSVP@bestchamber.com. Chamber members and interested new prospects warmly welcomed!

To become a chamber member or to learn about sponsorship opportunities please call President & CEO Jeff Keener @ 303-249-8407 to get involved!

2022/23 JV team Cherry Creek High School

Coach Holly Shrewsbury named JV dance coach of the year

Bottom row – left to right Scarlett Diamant, Marlowe Connors, Kingsley Woodruff, Elle Price, Gaby Zayt. Top Row – left to right Coach Luci Lambert, Madison Bienko, Zoe Wedel, Abby Chess, Lauren McMurphy, Winslow Davis, Madyson Love, Tabitha Lyons, Maddison Belitz, Coach Holly Shrewsbury

Cherry Creek High School JV Poms made history on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Cherokee Trail High School by winning the state championship in the 5A pom division. This is the first time that CCHS JV poms has won a state title.

Maddison Belitz Madison Bienko Abby Chess Marlowe Connors

Scarlett Diamant Winslow Davis Madyson Love Tabitha Lyons

Lauren McMurphy Elle Price Zoe Wedel Kingsley Woodruff

Gaby Zayt Coaches: Holly Shrewsbury Luci Lambert