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GV Police Officer Albert Barcena has received three lifesaving awards

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

Greenwood Village Police Officer Albert Barcena has received three lifesaving awards in the three short years since he joined the force.

Officer Barcena earned his first lifesaving award when he was dispatched to a call at a local hotel where a person was reported to be unconscious and not breathing after ingesting illegal drugs. Barcena and his partner tried to revive the overdose victim with NARCAN (the brand name of naloxone, a prescription opioid antagonist that can quickly restore normal breathing after an opioid overdose; it is usually given as a nasal spray), then by using an AED (automatic external defibrillator). When neither of those tools resulted in a detectable heartbeat, the officers started chest compressions and rescue breathing. With those efforts and a second administration of NARCAN, the victim finally exhibited a pulse and regained consciousness, after which he was transported

by South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) to a hospital, where he survived.

The most recent incident that earned Officer Barcena a lifesaving award happened when passers-by noticed a person at the bus shelter at the Arapahoe Light Rail Station who appeared to be unconscious. When police arrived, they found “a middle-aged man dressed in business attire who did not give off any signs of a narcotics overdose.” Howev-

er, the people who had called police were drug users and had NARCAN with them that they had administered to the victim before police arrived.

Upon arrival, Officer Barcena determined that the man was still non-responsive and began administering chest compressions. When SMFR came on scene, they took over that effort and performed other lifesaving steps. Per Officer Barcena, “After several minutes, which feels like an eternity in these situations, (the person) regained consciousness and admitted to paramedics and to us that he had taken illegal prescription drugs,” which resulted in him experiencing a cardiac arrest.

He survived the incident.

Barcena said, “As first responders, we are usually first to most critical situations, whether it is a medical situation or a law enforcement situation, and I love the fact that when someone is having the worst moment of their life… we get to be there when they really need someone to be there…. When these folks are experiencing a crisis situation, they look beyond the uniform. They just want someone there who is going to help them. That’s what we do… and that’s what brings me back each and every day.”

Officer Barcena told The Villager that he grew up in Colorado and knew that he wanted a career in public safety at a very young age. He spent five years as an emergency dispatcher for the Denver Police Department and Denver Health, before becoming a GV police officer in January 2019.

We asked Barcena if he

GVPD officer Albert Barcena has earned three lifesaving awards in three years.

had thoughts on the pervasive drug problem. He said, “As a police officer, we wear many hats, often on the same call.

We go from performing CPR on someone to helping with family members. Addiction impacts everybody, from the homeless to people who live in million-dollar homes. We always try to offer help to folks who want help. The first step with addiction is that they have to want to get better.” He continued, “We (the police) interact with narcotics a lot on various different calls. It could be driving under the influence of narcotics, narcotics’ sales, finding drugs in stolen vehicles, overdoses, or people arrested for other crimes who have narcotics on their person.”

Barcena estimated that at least

one-fourth of arrests he’s made have had a drug component to them, including “most of the shoplifters that I arrest.”

From speaking to other officers around metro Denver, he’s pretty sure it it is no different in other communities.

Officer Barcena brought the conversation back to what being a police officer means to him, saving, “Yes, these folks have chosen to use narcotics.

But I’m there because people have called us in the worst moment of someone’s life. They are experiencing a crisis and they turn to us for help. That’s what we do. We don’t care who you are, what your background is, how much money you have in your bank account. We are going to help everyone the same. And if you’re experiencing an overdose, even though it was brought on by their own poor choices, that’s OK. We’re

there to do everything we can to help. Our job is to save lives, not to judge people. We’re going to try to offer them services, to try to get clean, to get away from the drugs. Then it’s up to them to want to change.”

With all the talk about how people view the police, we wanted to know if Officer Barcena had experienced being treated disrespectfully.

He said, “Most people understand that we have a job to do.

What you see in the media is not necessarily a reflection of what’s happening here. In Greenwood Village, we treat everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of what has happened. I could be arresting a homicide suspect or someone who has just hurt someone else. They’re going to have to answer for their actions, but we (the police) are not the judge and jury. We are going to treat them with respect and dignity, do our job, and let the other pieces of the criminal justice system do theirs.” He talked about the quality of the other officers he works with at GVPD. “We hire fantastic people who make good decisions. We train at a very high level and we are always first on scene because we’re always moving, compared to the fire department that has to get their gear and get into their truck.

We are medically trained at a BLS (Basic Life-Support) level, we have medical equipment and we’re first on scene. We are very fortunate and our citizens benefit from that.” Barcena enjoys being a police officer in GV because of the training, the strong command staff, and the support from the community and the city council. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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Groundhog Day - An existential new year Ever since the 1993 film from Harold Ramis and Bill Murray, the term “Groundhog Day” has become synonymous with mundane repetition and mindless redundancy in our daily lives and jobs. The term has become the punchline for people describing the empty and repetitive nature of their jobs or even their lives. However, the film was never really about that. Instead, the message of the movie about weatherman Phil Connor is about rebirth and the chance every day to make our seemingly boring repetitive lives whatever we truly want them to be.

Let’s face it, by February 2, New Year’s resolutions are fading, fitness centers are back to the regulars, and we’re all bogged down in the drudgery of winter. These moments are ripe for a bit of pop culture existentialism, and the quirky film from Harold Ramis and Danny Rubin puts that long cold winter, the odd little holiday, and the repetitiveness of daily life in perspective.

Watching the story of a disgruntled weatherman pondering the absurdity of a weather-forecasting rodent provides a second chance at mid-winter self-reflection and re-invention.

The conceit of the film is not only the ridiculous holiday but also the inexplicable weirdness of Phil Connors’ predicament.

The film Groundhog Day is actually a wonderful primer for the wisdom of existentialism, and when I taught the philosophy in my college literature class, I would often lead or conclude with a viewing of Bill Murray’s brilliant portrayal of a man trying to bring some sense of meaning to a life that seems nothing short of absurd.

Clearly, the idea of living the same day over and over again in an unfulfilling, mundane place and repeating the seemingly mindless tasks of a pointless job is portrayed as a curse and a cruel joke. That realization is actually at the heart of existentialism. Life makes no sense, and the absurdity of it all can lead us to feel our entire existence is meaningless. In the movie Phil spends many years in that disgruntled fashion, viewing his life as a cruel joke. However, the movie shifts when Phil considers his situation as an opportunity to get it right.

Granted, Phil’s initial reaction to his epiphany of a life without consequences is to indulge his most base fantasies.

It’s understandable — who wouldn’t at least consider that?

He seizes the opportunity, drinking to excess, smoking indiscriminately, gulping coffee and pastries, manipulating women, and even robbing an armored car. Of course, the freedom and control he ulti-

mately achieves is freedom from and power over those primal and materialistic urges.

Even hedonism and debauchery apparently becomes boring after a while. A pivotal moment finds Phil sitting quietly in the cafe reading, when he notices a piano playing in the background. Rather than simply enjoy the music, he seeks out a teacher and begins learning piano, offering his piano teacher “a thousand dollars if we could get started today.” He also masters other art forms like

ice sculpting, but most importantly he learns deeply the details, hopes, and dreams of the people in his life.

Groundhog Day is a film with a message — each of us will wake up again and again to the same existence that at times seems pointless.

The only point is that you have the rest of your life to make it exactly what you want it to be. Bringing meaning to our daily lives was a focus of the numerous American writers like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose poem “A Psalm of Life” advised us that “neither joy, and not sorrow is our destined end or way, but to act that each tomorrow find us further than today.” The point is progress; the goal is getting better. What F. Scott Fitzgerald called Gatsby’s “Platonic conception of himself” was simply the eternal quest for the ideal,

for striving to become our own best selves. Life is an endlessly repeating opportunity to improve. In Bill Murray’s role as Phil Connor, we can find a second chance at New Year’s resolutions and an opportunity to, in the words of Henry David Thoreau, “live the life you have imagined.”

Thus, rather than a sad story about emptiness, the film and the day are a great chance to re-think and embrace the rich potential of our lives every day we live. Think about it. And perhaps even consider watching Groundhog Day to brighten and warm up the dark days of winter.

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

Groundhog Day is a film with a message — each of us will wake up again and again to the same existence that at times seems pointless. The only point is that you have the rest of your life to make it exactly what you want it to be. Bringing meaning to our daily lives was a focus of the numerous American writers like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, whose poem “A Psalm of Life” advised us that “neither joy, and not sorrow is our destined end or way, but to act that each tomorrow find us further than today.”The point is progress; the goal is getting better.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY C NVERSATIONS We are hiring!

Join the Fleet and Facilities division as a full-time utility worker in our Central Region.

You’ll assist with basic maintenance and repair of County buildings and property while earning a competitive salary and full benefits.

Learn more and apply at www.arapahoegov.com/careers Become an Arapahoe County election judge In 2022, election judges will be needed for the June 28 Primary Election and the November 8 General Election. If you are interested in the becoming an election WITH COMMISSIONERS judge, please complete the interest form at arapahoevotes.com/election-judges Arapahoe County has begun moving forward with the planning of a new single-county public health department. The County is exploring all options for delivering public health services and developing the necessary transition plans to a new model in January 2023.

Visit www.arapahoegov.com/health for more information, get answers to some common questions, and sign up for updates.

Looking Ahead 2022 Join us for a series of virtual town hall meetings in February. Each Commissioner will highlight projects and initiatives, as well as provide updates on the formation of the new Arapahoe County health department.

Learn what’s on tap for the County, and each district, during 2022. All meetings start at 6:30 p.m.

Visit arapahoegov.com/townhall for details.

Upcoming dates: • • •

Wednesday, Feb. 9: Jeff Baker, District 3 Wednesday, Feb. 23: Carrie Warren-Gully, District 1 Thursday, Feb. 24: Bill Holen, District 5

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The Villager

The real election issues: Water everywhere but not a drop to drink Winter finally arrived and the snowfall on our mountains is a blessing for our water supplies and the Colorado river that is a lifeline for many states downriver from Colorado. Ed Johnson, who was a United States Senator and Governor of Colorado hailed from my hometown of Craig. He ran a grain elevator before running for office. He is buried in a humble plot of land between Craig and Maybell.

He was primarily responsible for the Colorado River Compact that measures Colorado water flowing past Harper’s Ferry that controls our legal water obligation to the lower basin states.

Water is the lifeblood of civilizations and all major cities in the world are located near oceans or rivers.

This brings us to Eastern Colorado that is water barren with only water flowing down from our mountain streams and high-country dams. Much of the Arkansas river water has been sold to Aurora and Colorado Springs. The water is stored in massive lakes and a pumping station near Buena Vista pumps millions of gallons of Arkansas river water to lakes and ultimately down to the Aurora and Colorado Springs water facilities.

Denver water controls lake Dillion and both Aurora and Denver have done a superb job over many decades of obtaining precious water

from mountain streams and rivers. Greeley was an early pioneer water seeker and wisely obtained early water rights.

Ft. Collins has water stored in Horsetooth reservoir directly west of town, Poudre River and Grand Lake. Most of us know that Clear Creek, that flows through historic Idaho Springs to Golden, is the ultimate source for our beloved Coors beer.

It is troubling to see the growing home and apartment developments everywhere, knowing that future water for Eastern Colorado growth depends on stream and river water from our melting mountain ranges.

There is about enough water in high country storage to flush front range toilets for a year. The growth and development of new housing developments such as Aurora Highlands with an estimated 20,000 new homes is rising south of the Denver International Airport.

New apartment complexes are arising across the entire metro area and extending in all directions as housing is in dire need for new arrivals in Colorado. There are large underground aquifers flowing beneath Colorado, but the well water levels are shrinking.

I have been on the Aurora water department annual tour of mountain lakes and the major Buena Vista pumping station several times. We’ve

met the Lake County Commissioners whereby Aurora makes substantial payments to the county in lieu for water rights obtained from private landowners who once ran cattle in the valley stretching from Leadville to Salida. The Arkansas river starts near Leadville and flows downstream towards Salida and onward to the Southeast Arkansas Valley where many of their water rights have been sold to Aurora. The once fertile valley is almost a desert except for some water rights maintained by agricultural farmers and cities.

Steve Schuck, a leading Colorado Springs business leader, once ran for Governor with a concept of trading Eastern Slope growth and development to Western Colorado for some of the water not adjudicated and flowing out of the state. He lost the election, but the concept was admirable and visionary.

As it has turned out, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo have made many mountain treaties for water, while Ft. Collins and Greeley are supplied with water from the Grand Lake tunnel and local rivers.

There is considerable pressure for more Colorado water to be released to the lower basin states. Our early leaders, such as Ed Johnson, did a yeoman’s job of protecting Colorado water but the demand for water is growing at phenomenal

speeds in all directions.

The booming Colorado ski industry, that provides thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to the local economies, can be heavily impacted by a lack of snowfall.

The recent shocking Marshall fire is another factor with so many mountain homes built in heavily timber areas with some areas impacted by beetle-killed trees. Who would have ever thought that those windblown flames would reach these local communities? It is a wake-up call to support our local fire departments and to make further emergency fire protection plans for the entire state. This is another major threat with a lack of snowfall resulting in tinder dry forests. Every mountain resident and front range homeowner living next to forests and prairie grasslands should immediately examine fire insurance policies and allow for the massive increase in home values, fire clean up, and rebuilding of homes with astronomical increases in lumber prices.

These are real issues that both political parties and candidates for office should be addressing. Hopefully we can all work together to protect our forests, water drainage, reservoirs, and homes.

Tom Kim announces campaign for Colorado Senate District 27 February 1 Tom Kim announced his campaign for Colorado Senate District 27. Tom, a husband, father, businessman, and longtime Republican looks to build a strong economy, improve educational opportunities, and curb the soaring crime rate.

“Too often the benevolent intentions of government lead to a higher cost of goods and services and make it more difficult for families to make ends meet. Additionally, government actions have put criminals back on the street, limited law enforcement resources, and made it less safe for our families. We need to keep government simple and do the little things right. When

we do that, then all Coloradans will benefit from freedom, opportunity, and security.”

Due to redistricting Senate District 27 is an open seat.

“My grandparents immigrated to America for a better life. My father fought in World War II and the Korean War. My family went to great lengths to provide the opportunities I have had in

my life. I am proud to be an American. I look forward to serving and preserving the opportunities our family fought for so that my kids can enjoy them.”

Tom is the founder and managing director of a turnaround consulting firm based in Denver. He currently serves on the Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board and the Board of Governors of the U.S. Pony Club.

Tom is a member of Colorado Concern, a statewide policy organization comprised of executives with a common interest in enhancing and protecting Colorado’s business climate.

In addition, Tom is a member of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies and a volunteer mem-

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Reverend Martin Niemoller “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I 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 I 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!”

ber of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit. Tom resides with his wife and two daughters in Centennial.

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QUOTE of the WEEK QUOTEThe ofmost the WEEK

dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.

- James Baldwin

February 3, 2022 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 5

Opinion

A serendipitous story This should make you smile! It certainly was the highlight of my day. There I was pulling into the Walgreens parking lot when I was practically run over by this Irish speaking lady calling out “Ireland, oh Ireland.” She had seen my Ireland decal on the back window. We both couldn’t stop talking and sharing stories about one of our very favorite countries that we call “our second home.” She is a Belfast lady, charming and now, a dear friend. Who is Susan Morrice?

A geologist, owner of Belize Natural Energy Company and an extraordinary, magical, spirit-filled Irish lass who lives in Greenwood Village. According to Susan, her company was founded on the drawing out of the energy potential within all of us. My husband and I were invited to her home the next day for afternoon tea.

We were so delighted for the invitation for an afternoon of inspiration with a kindred spirit. In this pandemic frenzy time of stress and fear, each day I try to seek peace and understanding and I sensed

this new encounter would be a serendipitous experience. I also believe that there are no coincidences and that everything happens for a reason.

As we entered her property in Greenwood Village, we were awestruck at the elaborate 14 acre estate, with several man-made lakes, and an enormous tent decorated with rugs and chandeliers. There were over 100 awe-inspiring stone sculptures on the property, a deep human expression of the Shona people of Zimbabwe.

These “voices in stone” tell tales of life in traditional and contemporary works of art.

This paradise was a blessed experience and a personal testimony of Susan’s commitment and passion for life. It didn’t take too long, during our visit, to discover that Susan was in the midst of deciding the future of this magnificent site... and it didn’t take me too long to offer some ideas to ponder! Immediately, I suggested she contact my friend, Brian Vogt at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Of course, she was already serving on the Board of Directors. We

began exploring a myriad of ideas and also sharing many connections of people we know. Because we are both “out of the box” thinkers, we continued down the path of future possibilities: A retreat center, and educational center, sub-dividing the land for development, a meeting center for executives, youth retreat, art on loan for the Centennial Art and Cultural Foundation, Denver Botanic Gardens eastern garden site, Highline Canal Conservancy, South Suburban Parks and Recreation training site and more. The opportunities are endless.

After months of conversations with mayors, county commissioners, elected officials, realtors and developers, the journey continues to evolve in the puzzle. It takes a visionary, a bold leader and a risk taker with a large vision to advance an innovative idea. I think we have that person!

“The Adobe Education Center will be a platform for inviting guests to explore nature, the arts and more important, themselves.”

- Susan Morrice Kturley.villager@gmail.com Kathy Turley is a former City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Centennial

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Periodontal disease can cause bad breath, gum recession, tooth mobility, and even tooth loss! Call for a checkup to see your risk for periodontal disease!

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Two local teens work to defeat cancer

BY MEGAN HO AND GABI DE LA TORRE

Cancer touches so many lives, including ours. As many of you know, Gabi’s mom, our biggest supporter, Kelly, passed away from an aggressive Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma when we were just 8 years old. While she received great treatment, there is no cure for this type of cancer. Despite fighting hard for 3 long months, Kelly passed away in November of 2013.

We encourage your support in memory of Kelly as we just passed the 8th anniversary of her passing. With your help, we want to help fund LLS research to one day find a

Megan

Gabi

Dear readers Join us, and our team, in our journey to beat blood cancer. For more information on how to make a, tax-deductable, donation, donate an auction item, or become a corporate sponsor, please visit our website at: https://events.lls.org/rm/denversoy22/ tkureforke If you would like to donate by check, please make it out to LLS, put Gabi de la Torre and Megan Ho in the memo line, and mail it to 9158 E 25th Dr. Denver, CO 80238, where we will make the mobile deposit to donate to our campaign. Spread the word to your friends and family to contribute to our fight against blood cancer.

Megan Ho and Gabi De La Torre. Gabi holds a photo of her mother who died of lymphoma cure for this life-changing disease.

No family should have to go through watching a loved one suffer.

In loving memory of Gabi’s mom, Kelly, we are excited and honored for

our nomination as candidates for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Students of the Year Campaign. For seven weeks, starting January 13, 2022, until March 5, 2022, our team will be competing to raise as much money as we can to support research and advocacy programs being conducted by LLS, which includes the fight to cure blood cancers. We have built an amazing team of friends and family to join us in this fight

Ask your company if they have a giftmatching program and have them match your gift. No donation is too small and we are grateful for your support!

With love, Gabi and Megan against blood cancer. This cause is bigger than us and we need YOU to help us fight back!

LLS’s work is changing the lives of 1.3 million Americans living with blood cancer. In fact, the treatments that LLS is funding benefit all cancer patients. More than 40% of the new cancer treatment drugs approved by the FDA since 2004 started as blood cancer drugs but are now be-

ing applied in other forms of cancer. 75% of every dollar raised goes to research and the support of patients and their families. Since 2017, LLS has funded around 70 cancer treatments approved by the FDA. Your support provides hope for the future of millions of lives suffering everyday.

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CELEBRATING LIFE theme of Cancer League’s 2022 Hope Ball

May 7 at Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Convention Center Plans for the Cancer League of Colorado (CLC) signature event - Hope Ball are well underway. Arlene Mohler Johnson and her Dr. Saketh Guntupalli are Honorary Chairs for this annual multi-faceted gala. Dr. Guntupalli is Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at Denver.

Each year CLC presents a “Champions of Hope” award and this year’s acceptance will be by Dr. Richard Schulick on behalf of the cancer doctors and researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center and other consortium institutions. These are not only the amazing individuals that create breakthroughs every day in the battle against cancer that impact “the ones we love,” they are the direct beneficiaries of the funds raised by Cancer League of Colorado. CLC, Dedicated to the Ones We Love, is a unique all-volunteer nonprofit with all operating expenses paid by membership dues.

It has raised and awarded over $20 million for cancer research and patient care since 1969. For further information about the don’t miss Hope Ball - reservations, raffle, auction and sponsorships: www. cancerleague.org!

New logo, same mission

“Cancer League of Colorado is looking forward to the Hope Ball in person this year!”

Honorary Chair Dr. Saketh Guntupalli

Honorary Chair Arlene Mohler Johnson

Dr. Richard Schulick will accept “Champions of Hope” award for colleagues

- Barbara Reece, VP Fundraising

Hope Ball Committee Chair Edie Marks, Silent Auction Chair Elise Marks- Gruitch, Décor Chair Rosalina Diecidue, CLC President Gary Reece, CLC VP Fundraising and Live Auction Co-Chair Barbara Reece, CLC Membership Chair Laura Shipman Photo by Scottie Iverson

U.S. Marshal David Weaver enlightens Douglas County Republican Women DCRW President Barbara Piper, U.S. Marshal David Weaver and his wife Mona Photos by Scottie Iverson

Buckets passed for Marshall Fire victims’ fund President of Douglas County Republican Women (DCRW) Barbara Piper opened the monthly meeting by declaring Freedom as the word of the year. The Lone Tree Golf Club meeting room perimeter was lined with candidates given a chance to speak about his or her office and platform. Five who are seeking seats in the Colorado House were on hand.

In introducing featured speaker U.S. Marshal David Weaver, Piper said: “The Marshal doesn’t need much introduction to most of us. He supported DCRW while sheriff of Douglas County (elected in 2006) and also while commissioner (elected in 2014). He is a graduate of the 91st National Sheriff’s Institute and an honor graduate of the FBI 216th National Academy. He has received two Lifesaving Awards and the Medal of Valor.

He leads with distinction, respect, compas-

William Jack running for HD 45

Terry Dodd running for HD 44

sion and accountability. And, his wife Mona has served on our DCRW board for several years.” U.S. Marshal (yes, spelled with one l), David Weaver was appointed by President Trump and his term ends in a few months.

He presented fascinating insights into the various services, encounters and statistics

related to U.S. Marshals. “As Marshals, we can’t let this country fail!” George Washington founded the marshal services in 1789 and it’s the oldest Federal Law Enforcement Agency in our country. U.S. Marshals actually escorted the Covid vaccine trucks. There are 4,000 at full strength and 3,600 currently

throughout the U.S. and Canada. (And yes, a significant number are female!) At one time, marshals did it all. Now there’s ICE, FBI and Homeland Security. “I just stay in my lane,” said Weaver. “Marshals never give up!

The federal court order is to bring the bad guys back.”

Mason Mikeal running for HD 39

Lisa Frizell running for HD 45

Anthony Hartsook running for HD 44

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18th Judicial District Attorney Kellner announces run for Colorado Attorney General let politics get in the way of the strong leadership necessary to turn the tide on Colorado’s crime wave.”

While a great many Coloradans feel that crime has gone up precipitously since the beginning of the pandemic, an analysis of FBI-reported data by the Denver Post determined that many recent increases in crime were part of a multi-year pattern and that rates of some crimes went up while others went down.

While vehicle theft is one of the most pervasive crimes of the past few years, Mike Greenwell, head of the auto theft task force, reported last year that 90% of the cars that are stolen in this state are

recovered by law enforcement. In addition, while many have pointed at reviewing how decisions on incarceration are made as the cause of increased crime, a recent article by Lisa Pasko, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology of the University of Denver, stated that increased crime rates nationally are not correlated to criminal justice reform.

So, it’s complicated.

According to the state website, the Attorney General “has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and some complex white-collar crimes, the Statewide

Grand Jury, training and certification of peace officers, and most natural resource and environmental matters. Additionally, the Attorney General’s Office works concurrently with Colorado’s 22 district attorneys and other local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to carry out the criminal justice responsibilities and activities of the office. The Attorney General is also the chief legal counsel and advisor to the executive branch of state government including the governor, all of the departments of state government, and to the many state agencies, boards, and commissions.

Kellner began his four-year term as 18th Judicial District

Attorney in January 2021 after defeating Democrat Amy Padden by a margin of 50.1% to 49.9% out of 573,359 votes cast. fmiklTin.villager@gmail.com

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On January 27, John Kellner, Republican elected 18th Judicial DA, who was elected to his current position in November 2020, announced that he will challenge incumbent Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser in the November 8, 2022 election.

In his announcement, Kellner said, “To turn the tide on Colorado’s crime wave, we need an attorney general who is willing to lead from the front — and that is why today I am announcing my campaign for Colorado attorney general.” He added, “I will not

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Colorado Curlers hit U-18 Nationals after the Olympics

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COLORADO CURLERS The nation is about to go crazy for Olympic curling! If you don’t know about this exciting spectaWith Allison Crouder tor Olympic sport, read on! The sport of curling became and Olympic sport in 1998 at the Nagano Olympics Caiden taking a lesson with Korey Dropkin from one of the three US after being a demonstration Men's National teams in Denver, CO. sport between 1936 and 1992.

There are both men’s and women’s teams respectively which encompasses 4 team members and an alternate.

Mixed doubles was added at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics which is a two person team, one male and one female with a completely different game format than the four person team. Curling originated in Scotland with organized curling in the 1800’s and prior to that was played on lochs and ponds.

What’s all the yelling about? Hurry! Hurry Hard! Off! All way, All way!

Delivering a rock smoothly, with finesse, the right weight, rotation for movement (curl) to land in the right location or take out (removal of an undesirable rock) can be a suspenseful act with much anticipation and pressure, and the need to be heard immediately. It is not only the responsibility of the person delivering the stone, but the skip’s responsibility to evaluate the physics of what the rock is doing (considering ice conditions, the line, trajectory, and to determine when/how hard the sweepers are to sweep) to land inside the house to make the shot that was intended. In curling a shot can be missed by over or under sweeping by a second or two, so it’s important that the sweepers hear exactly what the skip is calling in this very precise sport. Some people say it’s just like shuffleboard… it’s more like physics on ice in my humble experience and getting the message across immediately, loudly and clearly is critical.

Please meet tomorrow’s curlers from Colorado. These kids represent our State’s junior Curling Teams. They train mostly out of Denver Curling off 6th Avenue in Golden, and at times at Rock Creek in Lafayette. With the 2022 Winter Olympics coming up, and Nationals shortly following, I want to highlight these ambitious hard-working athletes as they are the future of curling

Caiden sending the rock down the ice in a league match at Denver Curling Center.

Junior doubles team: Scarlett and Tate after playing a match with U.S. National Doubles Teammates Sarah Anderson and Korey Dropkin

train in a variety of ways. Most have been curling for 3-5 years and have sacrificed other sports and hobbies in order to work towards their goals of competing at Nationals, college teams and beyond.

and together. Most train multiple days per week throughout the year, and participate in leagues competing as boys, girls, mixed, or doubles teams against much more experienced adult teams.

They are accustomed to playing with and against highly competitive adults and are no stranger to losing to gain experience.

They volunteer at open houses, train in US Curling Association camps, and do as many bonspiels (tournaments) as they can. In order to compete against other juniors curlers they must travel to other States with larger programs.

What does it take to get to this level as a Junior curler? A positive mental attitude, balance, strong focus, and patience. It is a mentally challenging sport; one in which negativity can bring down both the individual and the team. Supporting each other and teamwork is key. Like other sports, the competitors often learn more from a loss than a win, and staying positive through those losses is critical as they continue to develop individually

These junior curlers have volunteer coaches. The kids deeply appreciate BriAnna Weldon, Nancy Maule, Sean Franey, and the Denver Curling Center + Rock Creek Curling Club for the programming, ice time, and coaching to grow curling in Colorado. Going forward these athletes are looking to build business sponsorships to help fund their curling on the competitive stage. For Nationals specifically, they are looking for

Curling News Magazine showcasing Denver junior curlers in Bismarck, ND at a U-15’s bonspiel. Pictured: Tate, Avery, Genessa, and Caiden

from Colorado. I’m proud to state that two of them (Avery and Scarlett) are my children too!

Eight of these athletes pictured on the front page qualified to compete on the National Stage in Fort Wayne, Indiana at U-18 Nationals from March 30th through April 3rd. They will be representing the Mid-America Curling Association (MACA) which includes Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. This is the first time teams from Colorado will be competing in this competition. These juniors are between 12-17 years old and compete/

several sponsors to help offset entry fees, travel expenses, training and equipment costs if you know any curling fans or entities that want to support young athletes.

Do you want to watch Olympic curling or give it a go?

With the Olympics covered by NBC, you can catch most of the action live or on replay through their various platforms. Just visit https://olympics.com/en/ news/how-to-watch-curling-atthe-olympic-winter-games-beijing-2022 for more information.

To try curling yourself, look up: www.denvercurlingclub.com or www.rockcreekcurling.com; they are eager to expose curling to other adults and youth.

If you are interested in SPONSORING these competitors for U-18 Nationals or beyond, please get in touch with: Allison.Crouder@ gmail.com or 970-309-0921

February 3, 2022 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 9

Astronaut visits Campus Middle School

BY DON IRELAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER

alive in 1961 when Shepard Churchley’s father, Alan Shepard,

ing in his footsteps, Shephard Churchley began taking flying lessons and flew solo in a small plane

got up there. We did summersaults and handstands – it was really fun. We didn’t fly the ship; we were there for the ride. There were people on the ground with computers that ran it.”

The first-time astronaut didn’t travel empty-handed. “I took along a tennis ball for one of my grandsons and a cute little stuffed animal for my granddaughter. I also had a lot of medals that my father took to the Moon. I also had one of the flags that had been taken to the moon.”

It took a bit of detective work, determination and persistence for Dr. Derek Phelan, the head librarian, to track down Shepard Churchley and invite her to the reading-promotion event. Once he found her address, he mailed her a letter, which she received around Christmas. She accepted and wore her Blue Horizon flight suit to visit Campus Middle School.

Two space-adventure books, “Space Case” by Stuart Gibbs and “Shine!” by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein, were given away free to students. Funds to pay for the books were the result of a donation from the school PTA and proceeds from a library book fair last spring.

Dr. Phelan said he and his workers wanted to make the event memorable. He was able to acquire the Starlab in time for Shepard Churchley’s visit. “The Starlab is like an inflatable planetarium that the students can use.

Once you’re inside, it projects the night sky and the constellations.

It’s really cool,” he said.

But maybe not as cool as meeting a real astronaut.

If you’d like to launch middle school students’ became reading habits into the the first American to stratosphere, you might need fly into outer space. At the help from an actual astronaut. time, Lauren Shepard Churchley That was the goal of the was a schoolgirl, the eldest of Campus Middle School Library three children. Later, Alan Shepstaff when they invited Astronaut ard, as commander of the Apollo Laura Shepard Churchley to visit 14 mission and part of the famous students. For the students, the anticipation and excitement of meet- “Mercury 7” crew, flew to the when her ing an astronaut and getting a free Moon and famously hit two golf daughter was three. balls while on the lunar surface. space-adventure book from her Nearly 500 books were At an event last Shepard Churchley, 74, of caused a long line to form outside given to students in less Evergreen and the grandmother of year commemorating the the library on Jan. 22. than an hour in the effort 50th anniversary of Apollo four, followed in her famous faNearly 500 books were gone to encourage children to ther’s footsteps when she flew on 14 mission, she and others were in less than an hour in the Greenread. board billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Blue taking about Blue Origin, foundwood Village school library. ed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and star and co-anchor of ABC-TV’s Students got to meet the astronaut, Origin spacecraft in December.

The rocket she flew in, the New the organization’s latest space“Good Morning America.” get an autograph or perhaps take a craft, the New Shepard. “I came Shepard Churchley’s entire photo with her. She also answered Shepard, was named in honor of her late father. up with the idea that it would be flight on the New Shepard lasted students’ questions about being “I tell people it took me 60 neat if a real Shepard could be on for a little more than 10 minutes an astronaut and her flight on the years and a week to get into the New Shepard.” on Dec. 11. The crew got to Blue Origin New Shepard spacespace. Daddy went up 60 years To make a long story short, the experience weightlessness. The craft on Dec. 11. ago and it took me a week to train comment got around and things six-story-tall spaceship flew to “This was a really fun idea. I (for my flight),” said Shepard fell into place. Shepard Churchley about 350,000 feet before returnwas happy to help,” said Shepard Churchley, laughing. ended up receiving an invitation ing to Earth. “It was a flight like Churchley of the promotion to The one-time astronaut has to fly on the New Shepard. my father took,” she recalled. “In encourage reading. no plans to fly to the moon.

She was 1961, he went up into space and In fact, there was so much enone of two was weightless for three minutes thusiasm in the air that some of honorary, before coming back to Earth the students non-paysafely. I only went 66 miles into waiting to ing guests, space – daddy went 160 miles. meet the among We came down five miles from astronaut the six on where we had launched. Daddy might not board. landed more than 300 miles east have spotted The othfrom where he took off, into all of the er was the Atlantic Ocean. Daddy was space-themed Michael strapped in the entire time while motif in the Strahan, flying his spaceship, so he didn’t room. Dec50, a experience weightlessness. We orations that retired had harnesses on but were alincluded postNFL lowed to take them off once we ers, hanging planets, historic space videos playing on a screen or an inflatable planetariShepard onaut Laura ith students tr s A um that stretched talks w Churchley and. from floor to d Oliva Str n a n o is d d A Howceiling. They ever, she inherited also might’ve missed the stellar her father’s passion music playing in the background, for golf and flying. including such classic rock songs as Elton John’s “Rocket Man” and “It dawned on me that no one in my R.E.M,’s “Man on the Moon.” family, except for None of the students – nor daddy, knew how to Laura Shepard Churchley (center) took a photo with the library staff and volunteers who helped with the many of the parents or volunteers fly a plane.” Follow- Campus Middle School event. helping stage the event – were

Leena Ibrahim (le with the visitin ft) wore her NASA shirt to m g astronaut. eet

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Goodbye 2021 and all its challenges!!

THE COVID EPIDEMIC HAD STRANGE AND UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR ALL OF US AND FOR THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY IN PARTICULAR. ON THE POSITIVE SIDE: The values of our homes appreciated at an unheard-of pace, especially those that had updated floors, kitchens, and bathrooms.

But demand outstripped supply, even for those homes that had not kept up with design standards.

ON THE NEGATIVE SIDE: The ability to make a smooth, easy transition to a larger or smaller home within our highly desirable community was severely diminished by a historic lack of inventory, something I have not experienced in the 45 years that I have been at the top of the real estate profession in Colorado.

WHAT DO I EXPECT IN 2022: t influx of out-ofI expect a continued state buyers to escape escalating taxes and social upheaval in other states (although taxes and fees passed in the last session of the legislature make us far less competitive than states like Florida, Texas, and Arizona.) As long as inventory stays low, prices and the costs to live in our homes will continue to rise including taxes, energy costs and the costs of services.

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If Rodgers comes, Broncos must plan ahead With the hiring of Nathananything from the Manning iel Hackett as the next head infusion, it should be that coach of the Denver Broncos, they’d better put a plan in that date takes on greater sigplace for the post-Rodgers nificance. era—while he’s still “Why?” you ask. delivering the goods.

Because that’s That wasn’t the Aaron Rodgers’ case with Manning’s birthday, and now sojourn. Just look that Hackett is comwhat life has been ing to Denver from like for the Broncos Green Bay, many are since he retired: sevwondering if/when en different starting Rodgers will follow. quarterbacks in six “Hoping” might acseasons, a 39-58 retually be the better cord, and zero playword. off appearances.

But in the classic Fans can grouse words of Lee Corso that Vance Joseph on ESPN’s College Gameday, and Vic Fangio were poor I say, “Not so fast.” head coach choices, and hope Those who want Rodgers that Hackett will be light to play quarterback for the years better. (His introductory Broncos are thinking he’ll be press conference last Friday the second coming of Peyton certainly suggested that he’ll Manning, who led the team be more personable, more to 45 victories, four straight dynamic. playoff appearances and two But the real culprit is a failSuper Bowls—including win- ure to groom a successor for ning Super Bowl L—in his Manning, as it was with Elfour years here. way before him. (They went Maybe that can through a dozen happen again with QBs between ElManning Rodgers. But mayway and Manning 13 yrs be not. and went to the 141-67 Manning was playoffs only five 7210 att 36 years old when times in those 13 4682 comp he came to Denver. years.)

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Mississippi’s Matt Corral and Pitt’s Kenny Pickett seem to be the leading prospects. The class also includes Desmond Ridder of Cincinnati, Malik Willis of Liberty, Sam Howard of North Carolina and Carson Strong of Nevada. All I’ll say is Ridder must have something to offer, given Cincinnati’s success with him at the controls.

My other concern with christening Rodgers the savior is a football thing. He’s been in the same system his whole illustrious career, and he knows the strengths and weaknesses of his teammates so well that his every decision, his every move, is reflexive.

Okay, Peyton Manning played for one team his whole career before coming to Denver, too. But Manning is the ultimate football wonk. His ability to transition to a new team after so long in one system is unmatched.

I could be wrong, but Rodgers doesn’t seem to be as adaptable, or at least not as quickly. Maybe it’s his quirky, contrarian personality. (Hackett, during his press conference, praised Rodgers’ intelligence and said he learned from the quarterback that he’d better be able to answer any of his many questions about play design and strategy.)

Their career stats are strikingly similar. Manning quarterbacked 141 victories in 13 years before coming to Denver. Rodgers has been under center for 139 in 14 years.

Manning threw for 399 touchdowns in that time, Rodgers 449. Their completion rates are less than half a percentage point different, each with more than 7,100 passes, and their passing yards are almost identical (4682-4651).

This suggests there might be comparable benefit if Rodgers were to come to the Broncos.

So, will Rodgers follow Hackett to Denver? (Surprisingly, the “elephant in the room,” as 9News’ Mike Klis called the Rodgers topic, was raised only once.)

When asked if hiring Hackett was part of a package deal that included Rodgers, Broncos GM George Paton answered in one word: “No.” The better question is, Are the Broncos willing to pay the price Green Bay will set to obtain Rodgers, who is under contract, in trade?

Another: Will that price be too high, given the other considerations?

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 13 books, seven of them sports-related. You can write to Denny at dennydressman@ comcast.net.

February 3, 2022 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11

How to recognize a mini-stroke and what to do · Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. · Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. · Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. · Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. · Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

The easiest way to identify a stroke is to use the F.A.S.T. test to identify the symptoms.

Dear Concerned, The way you’re describing it, it’s very possible that your mom had a “mini-stroke” also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and if she hasn’t already done so she needs to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Each year, around 250,000 Americans have a mini-stroke, but less than half of them realize what’s happening. That’s because the symptoms are usually fleeting – lasting only a few minutes, up to an hour or two – causing most people to ignore them or brush them off as no big deal.

But anyone who has had a ministroke is much more likely to have a full-blown stroke, which can cause long-term paralysis,

F (Face): Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A (Arm): Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S (Speech): Ask the person to say a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred?

T (Time): If you observe any of these signs of stroke, call 911.

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BY JIM MILLER parent reason and mini-strokes need to be had trouble walktreated like emergening and speaking, but it went cies. away, and she seems fine now.

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BY DONALD PETERSON Dear Readers,

Do you have an estate plan?

It is extremely helpful to be organized and efficient in preparing an estate plan, to set out instructions for how to divide your estate, and identifying those who will be your Personal Representative under your Will, or your Successor Trustee, under your Living Trust. To properly prepare an estate plan, especially a Trust-based estate plan, it is best to gather asset information and make a list of everything you own.

Every bank account, investment account, IRA and retirement account should be itemized, as well as all life insurance policies, annuities and parcels of real estate owned. If there are any stocks, bonds, or mutual funds held directly and not in a brokerage account, they too should be listed. Not only do the accounts need to be listed, it is best to gather documentation showing account numbers, name of institutions, types of accounts and contact information.

Once the information has been gathered, it is best to confer with an experienced estate plan

A person is more likely to suffer a TIA or stroke if they are overweight or inactive, have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol or diabetes. Other factors that boost the risks are age (over 60), smoking, heart disease, atrial fibrillation and having a family history of stroke. Men also have a greater risk for stroke than women, and African Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk than those of other races.

Warning Signs

Get Help

The symptoms of a ministroke are the same as those of a full-blown stroke, but can be subtle and short-lived, and they don’t leave any permanent damage.

They include any one or combination of the following:

If these warning signs sound like what happened to your mom, but they went away, she needs to go to the emergency room or nearby stroke center.

If the doctor suspects a TIA, he or she will run a series of

attorney, to help you prepare the necessary documents to accomplish your goals, including preparation of a custom-tailored Living Trust and related estate plan documents.

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

Many of my clients have asked what are the critical documents needed, particularly in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simply being married does not give you the legal right to gain access to your spouse’s medical records or make medical decisions on your spouse’s behalf, even in an emergency. To avoid this problem and to help others care for you and to achieve your overall estate planning goals, the following documents create an effective medical/estate plan package: 1. Healthcare Power of Attorney; 2. General Financial Power of Attorney; 3. Advanced Directive for Medical/Surgical Treatment (“Living Will”); and 4. Will (or a Will with a Trust).

Careful medical/estate planning should include preparation and signing of these documents,

to accomplish your goals and protect you, both during your lifetime, and at the time of passing. The Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate those agents whom you authorize to help you on your behalf during your lifetime, and the Will/Trust documents allow you to nominate others to help with your estate after your passing, as well as to identify the beneficiaries and the distributions to them, to accomplish your estate planning goals.

As a courtesy, there is no charge for my initial consultation with clients. I have served seniors and their families for over 45 years regarding their medical and estate planning needs.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2020 Edition (Chapter 34: Simplify Your Life: How to Manage Your Estate and Life--and Benefit You and Your Heirs, Marianne Blackwell, J.D.), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-thePublic/Senior-Law-Handbook.

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CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO NOTICE OF ELECTION HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENTS

CITY OF GLENDALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The following ordinance was passed before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 25th day of January, 2022, and was ordered published by said Council: CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1 SERIES OF 2022 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, REFERRING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4.2 OF THE GLENDALE HOME RULE CHARTER PERTAINING TO THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND AMENDING THE WORDS USED TO REFER TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY A copy of the ordinance is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 27th day of January, 2022 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10597 ___________________________ The following notice was passed on Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2022, before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 25th day of January, and was referred to the electorate of the City of Glendale for the April 5, 2022 Regular Municipal Election:

Pursuant to CRS 31-2-210(4), public notice is hereby given of an election upon the following ballot questions that have been referred to the electorate of the City Of Glendale for the April 5, 2022 Regular Municipal Mail Ballot Election by the City Council of the City Of Glendale through the adoption of Ordinance No. 1, Series of 2022 on January 25, 2022: FIRST PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTION: SHALL SECTION 4.2 OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, BE AMENDED TO STATE THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SHALL SERVE NO MORE THAN FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE TERMS? YES: ______ NO: ______ Full text of Amendment: Adding the following section 4.2(e) to read as follows: SECTION 4.2 TERMS OF OFFICE — MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN. e. The Mayor and Councilmen shall serve no more than three (3) four (4) consecutive terms. For the purposes of this provision, a “term” shall include the balance of an unexpired term served by a person appointed to fill a vacancy if such unexpired term exceeds twenty-four (24) months.

SECOND PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTION: SHALL ALL REFERENCES TO THE WORDS “COUNCILMAN” OR “COUNCILMEN” IN THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY

OF GLENDALE, COLORADO, BE AMENDED TO THE WORDS “COUNCIL MEMBER” OR “COUNCIL MEMBERS? YES: ______ NO: ______ Given and posted this 27th day of January, 2022 Office of the City Clerk By:

Veronica Marvin, City Clerk

Posted at City of Glendale City Hall: January 26, 2022 Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10598 ___________________________ The following ballot questions were passed on Resolution No.’s 2 and 3, Series of 2022, before the City Council of the City of Glendale, Colorado, on the 25th day of January, and was referred to the electorate of the City of Glendale for the April 5, 2022 Regular Municipal Mail Ballot Election: TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES ON REFERRED MEASURES CITY OF GLENDALE ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO

ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, BY THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM MILL LEVY OF 3 MILLS (TOTAL OF 21.67 MILLS) ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING THE PARKS, SPORTS CENTER, SIDEWALKS, BIKE PATHS, LANDSCAPING AND PUBLIC PARKING, AND SHALL THE CITY OF GLENDALE BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND SUCH TAX REVENUES, INCLUDING FOR EACH YEAR, ANY INVESTMENT EARNINGS AND INTEREST ON SUCH REVENUES, AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? YES ____________ NO ____________ Ballot Title and Text BALLOT ISSUE 2B:

SHALL CITY OF GLENDALE TAXES BE INCREASED BY $246,000 IN 2022 AND $592,000 IN 2023 (FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR INCREASE) AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS AS ARE RAISED Election Date:

ANNUALLY THEREAFTER FROM April 5, 2022 A SEPARATE ADDITIONAL MARIJUANA TAX ON THE SALE Local Election Office: OF MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA City Clerk’s Office PRODUCTS IN THE CITY OF 950 S. Birch St. GLENDALE, SUCH TAX TO BE Glendale, CO 80246 AT THE RATE OF ONE POINT 303-639-4708 EIGHT FIVE PERCENT (1.85%) Ballot Title and Text OF THE RETAIL PRICE OF THE MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA BALLOT ISSUE 2A: PRODUCT TRANSACTION COMMENCING ON AUGUST 1, SHALL THE CITY OF GLEN2022 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DALE’S TAXES BE INCREASED CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAIN$642,000 FOR THE FISCAL ING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, WITHIN THE CITY, INCLUDING 2023, AND BY ANY ADDITIONAL THE PARKS, SPORTS CENTER, AMOUNTS THAT ARE RAISED SIDEWALKS, BIKE PATHS,

LANDSCAPING AND PUBLIC PARKING AND SHALL THE CITY OF GLENDALE BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND SUCH MARIJUANA TAX REVENUES, INCLUDING FOR EACH YEAR, ANY INVESTMENT EARNINGS AND INTEREST ON SUCH REVENUES, AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? YES ____________ NO

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Written Comments on the above referred measures are due by 12:00 p.m., February 18, 2022.

Comments can be emailed to the City Clerk at vmarvin@glendale. co.us, faxed 303-639-4707 or mailed/delivered to City Clerk’s Office, City of Glendale, 950 S Birch Street, Glendale, CO 80246.

Published in The Villager: February 3, 2022 A copy of this Notice is on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours.

Dated the 27th day of January, 2022 City of Glendale, Colorado Veronica Marvin, City Clerk Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10599 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Edward Romby, aka Donald E. Romby, aka Donald Romby, aka, Don Edward Romby, aka Don E. Romby, aka Don Romby, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30838 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the per-

sonal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado or on or before May 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Tina McGee, Personal Representative 952 S. Paris Court Aurora, Colorado 80012 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 20, 2022 Last Publication: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10573 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Calvin Lester Phillips, Jr., Deceased Case Number 2022PR30059 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, on or before May 27, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Ann Phillips 16262 E. Princeton Circle Address Aurora, CO 80013 Published in The Villager First Publication: January 27, 2022 Last Publication: February 10, 2022 Legal # 10580 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of GREGORY ALLEN VANCE also known as GREGORY A. VANCE and GREGORY VANCE, Deceased Case Number 2021PR031270 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Arapahoe County District Court of the City of Centennial, Colorado on or before June 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

The original of this document is on file at the law office of Donald Glenn Peterson /s/. Donald Glenn Peterson Donald Glenn Peterson – Attorney for Personal Representative 4100 E. Mississippi Avenue, Suite 410 Denver, CO 80246 Telephone: (303) 758-0999 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 3, 2022 Last Publication: February 17, 2022 Legal # 10621 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RENEWAL OF SWIMMING POOL AND WADING POOL Sealed Proposal(s) for the renewal of swimming pool and wading pool will be received at the office of the Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, up to and including February 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Any Proposal(s) received after the above-specified time and date will not be considered.

The Proposal Form and related documents, including submittal instructions, will be available beginning February 3, 2022, and may be obtained by written request to the District or Office Manager at the District’s office, or by visiting the District’s office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. prior to the Proposal due date.

All Proposals must be held firm for 60 days following the Proposal due date.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Proposal, to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, conditional or alternate Proposals, to negotiate contract terms with the Preferred Contractor, to require statements or evidence of Contractor’s qualifications, and to accept a Final Proposal that, in the opinion of the District, represents the best value to the District.

Awarding of the contract may be based on criteria other than solely the lowest cost estimate submitted to the District.

A general statement of the work is as follows: Perform the installation of chlorinator and re-tiling of swimming pool and wading pool. The Contractor would provide all services from pre-construction to completion in order to deliver a completed project to the District.

Location: Arapahoe Lake Public Park District By: Board of Directors of the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10600 ___________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Cherry Hills North Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve three (3) year terms. Eligible electors of the Cherry Hills 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): Designated Election Official: Darcy Beard DEO Address: 20363 E Top T Ranch Pl Parker, CO 80134 DEO Telephone: -594-5488 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 25, 2022.

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 28, 2022.

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 Tuesday preceding the election, April 26, 2022. /S/ Darcy Beard Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10601 ___________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve three (3) year terms. Eligible electors of the Devonshire Heights Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Designated Election Official: DEO Address DEO Telephone:

Darcy Beard 20363 E Top T Ranch Pl Parker, CO 80134 303-594-5488

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

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 25, 2022.

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 28, 2022.

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 Tuesday preceding the election, April 26, 2022. /s/ Darcy Beard Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10602 ___________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the HiLin Water and Sanitation District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve three (3) year terms and one (1) director will be elected to serve a one (1) year term.. Eligible electors of the Hi-Lin Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Designated Election Official: DEO Address: DEO Telephone:

Darcy Beard 20363 E Top T Ranch Pl Parker, CO 80134 303-594-5488

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

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 25, 2022.

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 28, 2022.

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 Tuesday preceding the election, April 26, 2022. /s/ Darcy Beard Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10603 ___________________________ A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Skyline Fire Protection District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 3rd day of May 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve three (3) year terms. Eligible electors of the Skyline Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Designated Election Official: DEO Address: DEO Telephone:

Darcy Beard 20363 E Top T Ranch Pl Parker, CO 80134 303-594-5488

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

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on February 25, 2022.

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 28, 2022.

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 Tuesday preceding the election, April 26, 2022. /s/ Darcy Beard Designated Election Official Signature Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10604 ___________________________

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SPECIAL DISTRICTS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Copperleaf Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 5, 7, 8 and 9 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 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025, (for District Nos. 1, 5, 7 and 8). For District No. 9, one (1) Director will be elected to serve a 1-year term to May 2, 2023 and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025.

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 25, 2022, 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 28, 2022, 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 26, 2022).

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 5, 7, 8 AND 9 By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10605 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the East Virginia Village Metropolitan District (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year term to May 6, 2025.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official for the District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: jhenry@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 25, 2022, 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 28, 2022, 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 Jennifer S. Henry, the Designated Election Official of the District (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 26, 2022).

EAST VIRGINIA VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Jennifer S. Henry Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10606 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

CASTLEWOOD WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10608 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-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 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10609 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

ignated Election Official by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4 Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10611 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-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 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 6 Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10612 ___________________________ 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 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-year term expiring in May 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-year term expiring in May 2025, AND (2) two directors will be elected for a 1-year term expiring in May 2023.

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):

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.

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 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 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 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 28, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 3

HAVANA WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Sue Blair, Designated Election Official

Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10607 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CASTLEWOOD WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10610 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPPERLEAF METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10613 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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

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

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 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-year term expiring in May 2025, AND (1) one director will be elected for a 1-year term expiring in May 2023.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-year term expiring in May 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, (3) three directors will be elected for a 3-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):

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.

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

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Cherry Creek Corporate Center Metropolitan District of the City of Glendale, Arapahoe County, Colorado: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 1-year terms to May 2, 2023 and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official for the Cherry Creek Corporate Center Metropolitan District, 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 25, 2022, 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 28, 2022, 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 District (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 26, 2022).

CHERRY CREEK CORPORATE CENTER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By:/s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official

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 Des-

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Symptoms Are The Messenger, Not The Disease! (Part 2 of 4) example, tobacco is an interfer[Symptom Free May NOT Mean You’re Healthy!] enceForwhen inhaled, and the symptoms

Before we begin with Part 2 of this 4-Part article series, let’s continue with another in our series on A-Z SUCCESS STORIES AND CASE HISTORIES. DIARRHEA: Susie (45y) had Chronic Diarrhea for 15 years and Monica (52y) could not remember how many years she had suffered with daily Diarrhea – Results from our Clinical Nutrition Therapy, for these and hundreds of others with similar health challenges, were the same – within 1-2 months no more Diarrhea!

You may recall this included Karen (53y), who had 40 bouts of diarrhea daily for 10 years (The Villager, 8/26/22, P10).

Now, in Part 1 of this 4-Part article, I shared that Symptoms are not the Disease, but “Messengers” of a

biological system of communication from your cells to your Brain to motivate you to take the following action.

I also listed 10 questions I will be answering in this 4-Part article to help you understand these Messengers. In this Part 2 of 4, I will explain A. and B. below, which answers the first three of the 10 questions.

QUESTIONS 1 to 3 of 10: 1. “What Are My Symptoms Communicating to Me?” (Answer: Identify A and B), 2. “What help do my Cells need from me?” (Answer: Correct A and B).

3. “What interferes with my body’s ability to heal itself?” (Answer: B)

A: IDENTIFY & CORRECT THE CAUSES OF YOUR SYMPTOMS: In Part 1 (The Villager, P10, 01/27/22), I shared that Symptoms are caused by 1) nutritional deficiencies and/or excesses, 2) toxicity, 3) biochemical imbalances, 4) dysfunctions of organs, glands and body systems, 5)

injuries and 6) hereditary. The symptoms of Disease are simply long-term Causes 1 to 4 and/or complications from Causes 5 and 6.

To scientifically identify the clinically-formulated, concentrated whole food nutrients your body requires to correct Causes 1 to 4 above, requires a Clinical Nutrition Analysis (CNA) of the Laboratory Reports from testing your biochemistry (blood, urine, hair, saliva and/or stool). It is important to know that a CNA is different from a Medical Analysis or interpretation of Lab Reports, which explains why test results may be normal, showing no “medical” cause for your symptoms.

B. IDENTIFY & STOP WHAT IS INTERFERING WITH YOUR HEALING: In Part 1, I gave an example of how overlooking the removal of all pieces of glass (or any foreign matter or object) in a wound interferes with the body’s ability to close and heal the wound. However, this is just one of many types of interferences to your innate healing process.

of coughing, wheezing, mucus from your nose, congested lungs and sinuses, and pain, are the “Messengers” communicating to stop this interference. Until tobacco is discontinued, these organs cannot fully heal because tobacco “interferes” with their healing processes.

In this case, the cause of your symptoms and the interference to its healing are the same. Tobacco causes nutrient depletion and toxicity in the mouth, sinuses and lungs. Nutrients that are required to 1) remove toxins, 2) regenerate (grow) new healthy cells and replace the Tobacco-damaged cells, and 3) improve, then maintain optimal function. Tobacco, in time, also interferes with sufficient oxygen flow OTHER EXAMPLES of interferences to healing include tattoos, piercings, vaccination puncture sites and/or any injury that causes scarring (internally and/or externally).

In fact, today, there are many things in your lifestyle, diet, activity, drugs or environmental exposure that may be interferences to your innate healing processes, which is why it is important

to identify and remove them.

For more information and solutions to the above Interferences to Healing, you may email me for my 2-page article, titled, “Scars, Tattoos, Piercings, Vaccination Puncture Sites and Other Interference (To Healing) Fields!”

NUTRITION FACT #21: TOXICITY IS THE GREATEST INTERFERENCE TO HEALING TODAY! For a copy of the above-referenced article, email: Villager@Advanced ClinicalNutrition.com.

Subject Line: Scars, Tattoos, etc.

I am here to help you, no matter what your current health concerns.

My services and fees are tailored to your individual needs. First consultation is FREE! So, please call me at 940-761-4045.

Dr. Smith’s clients reside in 37 U.S. states and seven international countries. She continues to hold a successful track record of over 90% in helping her clients improve their health, as the owner of ADVANCED CLINICAL NUTRITION (Est. 1981) in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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

SPECIAL DISTRICTS 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 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting an insufficient form if received at 5:00 p.m.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1-4 PROSPER COORDINATING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER WATER & SANITATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER PARK & RECREATION FINANCING METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PROSPER REGIONAL WATER & SANITATION SERVICE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROSPER DISTRICTS”)

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 28, 2022.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Prosper Districts of Arapahoe County, Colorado:

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 26, 2022.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that elections for each of the Prosper Districts will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025 for each of the Prosper Districts.

MARVELLA METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10614 ___________________________ NOTICE OF VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EAST VIRGINIA VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the East Virginia Village Metropolitan District of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 32-1-808, C.R.S., that a vacancy currently exists on the board of directors of the East Virginia Village Metropolitan District (“District”). Any qualified, eligible elector of the District interested in filling such vacancy and serving on the board of directors should file a Letter of Interest with the board of directors of the District on or before February 13, 2022, at the District Management office.

Forms of Letters of Interest are available and can be obtained from the East Virginia Village Metropolitan District, c/o Jennifer S. Henry at McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592 4380.

EAST VIRGINIA VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Cindy Myers Secretary Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10615 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PROSPER METROOPLITAN 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 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025 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 25, 2022, 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 28, 2022, 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 26, 2022).

PROSPER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10616 ___________________________

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Craig Sorensen, the Designated Election Official for the Prosper 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 25, 2022, 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 28, 2022, 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 Prosper 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 26, 2022).

PROSPER DISTRICTS By: /s/ CRAIG SORENSEN Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10617 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Riverwalk Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3 (the “Districts”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-501, C.R.S., that elections will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time three (3) Directors will be elected to serve 1-year terms to May 2, 2023 and two (2) Directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms to May 6, 2025.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available and can be obtained from Catherine V. Will, the Designated Election Official for the Riverwalk Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, and 3, c/o Catherine V. Will, McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: cwill@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 25, 2022, 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 28, 2022, 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 Catherine V. Will, the Designated Election Official of the Districts, c/o Catherine V. Will, McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380, email: cwill@ specialdistrictlaw.com, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the elections (Tuesday, April 26, 2022).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 3rd day of May, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 3-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 25, 2022. The form can be emailed to elections@crsofcolorado.com . A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 26, 2022.

SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Sue Blair, Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10619 ___________________________ 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 Willow Trace Metropolitan District, Arapahoe County, Colorado (the “District”).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 3, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, one (1) director will be elected to serve until May 2023 and two (2) directors will be elected to serve until May 2025.

Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”) 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 25, 2022. 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 25, 2022. 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 28, 2022.

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 on April 26, 2022. You may contact the DEO’s office at (303) 858-1800.

WILLOW TRACE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10620 ___________________________

RIVERWALK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 By: /s/ Catherine V. Will Designated Election Official Published in The Villager Published: February 3, 2022 Legal # 10618 ___________________________ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the SUBURBAN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (“District”) of Arapahoe County, Colorado.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

SPINOSAURUS: LOST GIANT OF THE CRETACEOUS WITH NIZAR IBRAHIM Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Robert & Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the Univ. of Denver with National Geographic Live at the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Tickets on sale at newmancenterpresents.com or phone 303-871-7720.

SOUTH SUBURBAN PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ATLARGE MEMBER Deadline: Feb. 16. SSPAC members must live within the District and be able to serve a minimum three-year term. Monthly meetings 8:30-10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Call 720-245-2602 for application.

A. C. COMMISSIONERS VIRUAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS Starting in February. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2: Nancy Sharpe, Dist. 2; Feb. 3, Nancy Jackson, Dist 4; Feb. 9, Jeff Baker, Dist. 3; Feb. 23, Carrie Warren-Gully, Dist. 1 and Feb. 24, Bill Holen, Dist.

5. Details: visit arapahoegov.com/ townhall MAYOR MIKE COFFMAN TO SPEAK AT LUNCHEON FEB. 8, Cherry Creek Republican

Women (CCRW) Coffman will speak about his undercover experiences on the street among the homeless & his conclusions on what needs to be done to end it. Double Tree

by Hilton, DTC, 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village. RSVP: CherryCreekRepublicanWomen.org by 5 p.m. on Feb. 1.

DENVER GOP HOSTS FIRST FRIDAY BREAKFAST FEB. 4, 8-9:30 a.m. Morning Story Restaurant, 560 S. Holly St., Denver.

No RSVP required, but space is limited. Guest speaker, Peter You, candidate for U.S. Senate, and Danielle Neuschwanger, candidate for Governor. Info: Garrett at 720-7877691.

GREATER ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IDEA LAB 101 BY ZOOM FEB. 8, noon - 1:00 p.m. Conflict resolution techniques with speaker Ames Stenson, program manager for Englewood Municipal Court Restorative Justice Program. Member: Free; non-member: $10. Info: lindsey@myenglewoodchamber.com CENTENNIAL CITY COUNCIL, CENTENNIAL DIST. 1 COMMUNITY MEETING FEB. 28, 6-8 p.m. Hosted by Council Members Robyn Carnes & Candace

Moon. Via Zoom or by phone. Join Zoom meeting - Meeting ID: 845 2582 9401. Use phone numbers 720-707-2699; 346-248-7799; 253-215-8782; or 301-715-8592.

NOMINATIONS FOR SCFD REX MORGAN AWARDS Awards for Lifetime Leadership and Civic Engagement and Volunteerism.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 11. Info: scfd@scfd.org The SCFD Community Celebration & Awards will be held June 22 at 5:00 p.m.

CHERRY CEEK CHORALE PRESENTS AMERICAN SONGBOOK IV MARCH 11 & 12, 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. Tickets at cherrycreekchorale.org or purchased at the door the night of the performance. A Special Performance will also be held Sunday, FEB. 20 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1530 N. Logan St., Denver. A free will offering will be taken.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? BECOME AN ARAPAHOE COUNTY ELECTION JUDGE Election judges will be needed for the June 28 Primary Election and the Nov. 8 General Election. Form at arapahoe votes.com/election-judges

2022 Volkswagen Taos is a hot tamale

BY H. THROTTLE AUTOMOTIVE COLUMNIST

I’ve been to Taos, New Mexico several times; a very old and quaint town in Northern New Mexico that has some excellent art galleries and restaurants. A visit to Santa Fe should always include an afternoon visit to Taos.

Volkswagen is in a contest with Toyota for the title for the largest manufacturer of vehicles in the world. VW has discovered Taos and apparently named a car in that town’s honor. Somewhat a western trend as we have names like Santa Fe, Palisade, and Telluride popping up, how long before we have a Vail or Aspen on a luxury brand?

Volkswagen presented a historic name Taos to a very solid all-wheel drive, medium sized, four-door sedan. The recent test drive of this model was impressive and begins with the attractive suggested manufacturer’s retail price of $28,695 with most options included. A sunroof and several features push the price slightly higher.

Today’s car world pricing is highly competitive, and the Taos is loaded with German technology and safety features.

VW has been manufacturing famous cars since the 1930s. I have owned and driven many of their products; all good.

The 2022 Taos was really a pleasant surprise and falls into

the SUV class because of the style and all-wheel drive category. The Taos is a smaller SUV compared to Atlas, Atlas Cross-Over Sport and Tiguan.

Volkswagen, of course, has a stable of sedans such as Artegon, Golf, GTI, Jetta and Passat.

The Taos is the beneficiary of the engineering skill and decades of auto design by this world-wide Jugnauth. Therefore, in test-driving the Taos, the heated seats and steering wheel are warm and comfortable, the stability is outstanding, the steering precise, and the 1.5L turbo-charged engine is connected to the seven-speed DSG automatic 4MOTION transmission. The Taos has a center console dial to select driving modes of eco, normal, comfort and sport.

Heading into the mountains I used the sport mode and the

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Come Out and Play!

I have seen tee shirts that declare, “I do not want to adult today.” Life is way too serious, and we have all been through a lot the last few years. People are tired of being afraid and stressed. What does it mean to be an adult?

Does i mean we forget to play and be silly?

According to research, it should not. Data show that people have an easier time solving puzzles after laughing at a joke or watching a comedy show. Having fun and being silly facilitates neuro-connections that allow for mental relaxation and creativity.

Playing also has been shown to activate pleasure centers in the brain and release positive neurochemicals that make us calmer and more resilient.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina found that positive emotions and humor increase our cognitive capabilities by expanding our visual attention, making us more awake and alert, and improving our ability to connect with others. Play is a way to get out of a funk and can help us reduce tension and anxiety. A hearty and

robust belly laugh improves physical health. Doing it regularly has been linked to decreased stress and inflammation. One of the reasons play is so fun is that it helps us be totally in the moment which allows us to feel alive and happy.

If you watch young children play, they lose themselves and are totally immersed in an activity which makes it hard to get them to do what parents want them to do at times.

Play connects us to one another. I was moved by a story I heard years ago.

During a Christmas Day truce in WWII, the English brought a soccer ball and a lively game ensued with the enemy. The Christmas truce became a celebration of love and connection bringing mortal enemies together for a moment in time.

This is a reminder that the ability to laugh, have fun, let go and be present for just a moment helps us bring the lightness of life to fruition.

As a world traveler, I get tickled when people of different cultures and races find humor in the same thing, and

we are belly laughing together. It promotes the highest form of humanity and our mutual desire for happiness, love, and our fundamental interconnectedness.

As I discover the many benefits of play, I was thinking about the mental health of adolescents. The rate of teen suicide in Colorado has increased by 58% in 3 years, making it the cause of 1 in 5 adolescent deaths. Why is this happening? Peter Gray Ph.D., a research professor at Boston College, opines that the decline of play may cause a reduction in the sense of control and intrinsic goals, and a rise in anxiety and depression. He goes onto say that children’s freedom to play and explore, independent of direct adult guidance and direction, has declined.

Young people are engrossed in performance and making the grade. They are overscheduled and their free time is sucked up by social media.

Games, activities, play and humor need to be increased in the life of an adolescent so they can experience abundant joy.

Let’s work together to help children and adults experience the joy and pleasure of play. It is good for our mental health and our relationships. joneen@my relationshipcenter.org

The super what?

BY DOROTHY ROSBY

I grew up thinking men invented football to get out of doing the dishes. I had nine siblings. There were a lot of dishes. And my seven brothers flocked to the living room after Sunday dinner, so you can see why I might have thought that.

Despite all those brothers, I didn’t grow up to be a football fan myself. Maybe because during games, there was no room for me on the couch.

And being number nine of ten, I was in no position to push anyone else off.

Besides, when you have that many siblings, you consider a majority of them corralled in one room for extended periods of time a welcome respite. And I took full advantage of it. A game on television meant my tormentors were tethered to the TV, oblivious to my comings and goings. I could take Sunday afternoon naps to the sound of a football game. I could use the only bathroom in our home undisturbed. I could have friends over and trust we wouldn’t be harassed. All was right in my little world—unless I walked in front of the television.

And my brothers were occupied for a long time on Sunday afternoons. I learned early that seven minutes left in a game could mean seventeen or twenty-seven. It never meant seven. Giving the time remaining in a football game is like giving your age in dog years.

That’s why, while I may not be fond of professional sports in general and football in particular, I do like the sound of the broadcast. Far from exciting, however, I find it soothing and relaxing. It takes me back to a simpler time.

For ten years, I worked as a radio announcer. I sat through a million sports broadcasts, or so it seemed, plugging in sponsor messages at the right moment—some of the time— and caring not one bit about the outcome of any game.

But I loved the sound of the broadcast—just the sound.

The nicest compliment I could pay any of my sportscaster friends was “You did such a good job, I dozed off.”

And occasionally I did.

More than once I awoke to a strange crackling sound— dead air, as it’s known in the business.

The result of all of this is that I’m clueless about football and other sports, though I am pretty good at dishes— when I set my mind to it.

This is all a long way to explain why, when anyone asks me who I’ll be rooting for in the Super Bowl, I always answer, “The super what?”

I’m kidding. I know what the Super Bowl is. I just never know who’s playing in it. Nor do I care. I do, however, know who’s not playing in it.

I find myself married to a man who, having grown up in Minnesota, loves the Minnesota Vikings more than he loves me or the Minnesota Twins. I think he might have mentioned it if the Vikings had made it to the Super Bowl this year.

Still, I’m sure that come Super Bowl Sunday, he will join the 100 million or so people expected to watch the big game. I almost certainly will not, even though I have a dishwasher now and there’s plenty of room on the couch for me.

I may join him for a few minutes though. There are a few things I like about Super Bowl Sunday, mainly the snacks. Some years I show up for the halftime show and I enjoy some of the commercials. But what I like best about the Super Bowl nowadays is the same thing I liked about football when I was growing up: me time.

While the big game is on, I read or nap. I come and go as I please. All is right in my world—unless I walk in front of the television.

Dorothy Rosby is the author of three books of humorous essays including Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About, Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time. Contact drosby@ rushmore.com.

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