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Pursing healthy masculinity in a post gender age A meta-analysis studying gender differences by the American Psychological Association reveals that girls have been getting better grades than boys for decades. Girls not only do markedly better in language classes, but they outperform
boys in math and science. Over the past two decades women have been graduating from law and medical school at astounding numbers, outperforming their male counterparts. This is a good thing. However, as a mother of two girls and
two boys, I am concerned about boys and how they are faring in this post gender age. Masculinity is under attach as are the accomplishments of men. Boys of color are particularly vulnerable to academic underachievement and dropping out of school and society. Boys and men account for an overwhelming majority of those who are justice-involved or in prison. This trajectory deserves some national dialogue. The national conversation should be about healthy masculinity. What is it? Where does it come from? What does it look like to be a healthy male? How do we nurture our boys? Just like girls (and all humans for that matter), men flourish when they know who they are, have hope and confidence in their future, possess skills to develop healthy relationships and life skills to make wise decisions, deal with conflict effectively, overcome challenges and have a sense of meaning and purpose. They are actualized and healthy when they are respected, affirmed, and sup-
ported, belong to a family, and a community. Like all of us, men are happy when we are contributing members of society with a meaningful job that is aligned with their gifts, talents, and passion. Some showcase their masculinity through athletics or extreme risk-taking. Generally, being a husband and a father has emboldened a man’s sense of masculinity through service to others, sacrifice, self-control, fidelity, legacy, purpose, and love. This generation of fathers, unlike those in my generation, are much more involved in the lives of their children. From the moment of birth there is a partnership of childcare, nurturance, diaper changing, feeding, and carpooling. It is heartwarming to watch my sons and son-in laws demonstrate this in the lives of their families. As I was raising my boys, I told them I was not just raising sons, but raising good husbands who would be supportive and take part in all aspects of family life including cooking, cleaning, protecting, honoring, loving, and parenting. A recent essay from the Institute for Family Studies outlined how to develop healthy masculinity when
men are being maligned and disrespected. The author admonished men to be confident in manhood. They advise men to pursue health and fitness, avoid drugs and excessive alcohol use, develop skills and competencies, especially around social and emotional intelligence, and to develop goals and strategies to accomplish those goals. Be loving, helpful, kind and faithful to your wife, children and family members. Be mature and kind. Of particular importance is to find other men for friendship and common interests, developing a “band of brothers” and investing in the community. Be proud of being a man that possesses healthy masculinity by not asserting power, being haughty and proud, but, rather, sacrificing, serving, and protecting the ones you love. Men Rock! joneen@ myrelationshipcenter.org
City opens location for tree limb drop off
The recent spring snowstorm brought some heavy, wet snow to the area resulting in broken tree limbs throughout Centennial. Starting Wednesday, May 25 through Saturday May 28, the City will open a drop off location to bring broken tree limbs. The City’s Eagle Street Facility located at 7272 S. Eagle Street will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for limb drop off. What to know before you go: You must show proof that you are an Centennial resident (drivers license, Colorado ID, utility bill, etc.). You may only drop off branches and limbs 6-inches or less in diameter. You MAY NOT drop tree stumps, yard waste, sod, fencing, landscape logs, trash of any kind, etc. You will be required to unload your own tree limbs. We encourage neighbors to work with neighbors to help with tree limb drop off. Questions? If you have any questions please contact 303-325-8000.
Cancer League’s upcoming events to support/attend • June 20th Annual Golf Tournament • August 21st Race for Research • September 8th-10th Over The Edge
Please attend our golf tournament on August 20th at the Colorado Golf Club. The link to sign up is https://aesbid.org/ELP/CLCGOLF22 or use the QR code to the above.
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Class of 2022 - Live artfully
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n 1997, Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich advised that year’s graduates to “Wear Sunscreen.” Humanities professor Neil Postman once told a graduating class they must choose between being Athenians or Visigoths, urging them to use education to cultivate a fulfilling life. Iconic contemporary novelist David Foster Wallace went viral with a commencement speech entitled “This is Water.” Novelist Carl Hiaasen wrote the book Assume the Worst about advice you’ll never hear in a commencement speech. And, of course, Steve Jobs told Stanford grads the way to do great work is to love what you do. Giving advice to young graduates each May is a timeless tradition, though in many ways it’s probably also a pointless one. Ultimately, we all have to figure it out for ourselves. Despite the negative talk about the youth, public education, and the country in general, I look to young people, filled with hope. You are our pride and joy, our best and brightest, and the future belongs to you. The question is what are you going to do with it? The twenty-first century is a time constantly in flux, undergoing perpetual change. While that can be unsettling and even scary, it can also be tremendously exciting. The future truly is wide open, and the challenge is to find your path, to carve out your niche, to make your impact. When Henry David Thoreau went to Walden Woods to live, he said he wished to “live deliberately.” My advice is to extend that idea and “live artfully,” carefully crafting and thoughtfully creating the canvas, the sculpture, the picture of your life. In the movie Dead Poets Society, teacher John Keating urged his students to “Make your lives extraordinary.” I say also make yourself useful, focusing on self-improvement and commitment to service. In fact, a good friend of mine credits his success to always being the one who says, “Yes,” always being the one who says, “I’ll try,” always being the one who says, “I can do that.” Beyond being skilled and hardworking, he achieved success by making himself indispensable. In an episode of the HBO show Girls, the lead character Hannah is fired from her unpaid internship. When she learns her replacement is actually being paid for the job, she adamantly protests to her former boss. He says, “Well, she knows PhotoShop.” When Hannah tells him, “But I can learn PhotoShop,” he responds, “Maybe, but you didn’t.” My point is to be the kind
of person who learns PhotoShop. Or Excel spreadsheets. Or coding. Or piano. Or Chinese. Or gardening. Or anything that brings value and even beauty to your life and to those around you. Craft and cultivate the art of living. As Daniel Coyle explains in his book The Talent Code, it is through developing your skills and talents that you will find your passion and joy in life. Regardless of your path, do whatever you do with commitment and determination. You have worked very hard to get here, and we celebrate your achievements, even as we look with great anticipation for what comes
next. If you develop your skills and cultivate your character, you will make a difference, and you will, in the words of Henry David Thoreau, “meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” From Steve Martin’s early days as a stand-up comedian and original cast member of SNL, he has become a film icon as an actor, director, writer, and producer. He has written numerous best-selling books and an award winning play. He is considered one of the premier art collectors and art critics in American society. And he is a renowned musician whose prowess with the banjo rivals the best in
the business. Steve Martin is just so good at what he does. So, when Steve Martin was asked for the secret to success, he responded, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” That’s the kind of advice you can do something with. Dedicate yourselves to your craft whatever it is, and commit to excellence as you make both a living and a life. The point of life is not just to be happy or successful or rich or famous. Though all those are admirable goals. The point of life is to simply live it. Live it with grace and class and joy. Live artfully. Practice and cultivate the art of living. Your entire life is out in front of you, and so my advice is simple – live the heck out of it. 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. Ytou can email him at mmazenko@ gmail.com
The point of life is not just to be happy or successful or rich or famous. Though all those are admirable goals. The point of life is to simply live it. Live it with grace and class and joy.
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Snow arrived, better late than never. Eastern Slope wheat farmers must be ecstatic with wheat prices hovering in the $12 a bushel price range. Wheat is in short supply with India halting wheat exports and Ukraine’s wheat off the market. Russian wheat is not welcome in many markets, so wheat, corn, and soybeans are at record breaking prices. The snowstorm that was widespread across the plains is a blessing to Colorado farmers. The snow also has reduced the fire danger at least for a few weeks.
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does a stellar job of conducting the session, keeping a time clock on speakers. Andi Allott is always at the door collecting the donut fees. The Forum brings candidates from all parts of Arapahoe County to meet and greet Aurora political leaders. The event is hosted by newly elected Aurora city council member Danielle Jurinsky at her J & J bar & restaurant at Iliff and Chambers. I was especially attracted to the meeting because of Greenwood Village longtime resident Paul Archer as a featured speaker. Archer is a Republican can*** didate for State Legislature Congratulations to John District 37. This was Meg Elway car ambassador Froelich’s former district, on South Broadway, E. J. but she has moved to a Guanella, who has been new home in Cherry Hills selling cars in Englewood Village, no longer living in for over 70 years, starting with Burt Chevrolet and be- District 37. I was highly impressed by candidate coming an owner. E. J. Archer who is an excellent was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame this speaker and very well informed on the issues facing past week at the auto dealer’s convention in Colorado Colorado. He understand water issues, understands Springs at the Broadmoor taxation reform, public Hotel. You can find E. J. at the auto dealership most safety and is a strong family man with five children days where he holds court and 20 grandchildren. I with his many friends and had not met him prior to customers. Congratulations the morning session and to this fine gentleman who found him to be a very loves the auto industry. formidable candidate, one Need a new car, go see E. J. who I strongly endorse and for a good deal. support. A second candidate, *** Stephanie Hancock, is a Attended the Aurora Relongtime Aurora resident of publican Forum Saturday 35 years, a U.S. Air Force morning with the snow lad- veteran, small business en trees and wet snowfall. owner, and president of the Rain, or shine, the meeting Aurora Cultural Arts Diswas held regardless of the trict, she is seeking election snowstorm. Bob Miles
to House District 41. She is a mother of four and now a youthful grandmother. She’s also an eloquent speaker and states, “My life experiences have taught me that success comes from hard work, accountability, common sense and persistence.” Aurora voters need to support her candidacy strongly. Colorado voters will be receiving primary election ballots starting in early June for the June 28 primary election. We invite all candidates for office in Arapahoe County to send us a press release and photos for their political announcements. There are some spirited primary election races to be decided on the June 28 election. Winners of this election move on to the general election representing their political party. *** Had a call from Steve Tucker to set up a luncheon. Steve was the developer who wanted to build a luxury hotel and golf course on the Buell property over 40 years ago on the corner of Hampden and University Boulevard. The city eventually shot down his proposal, but it was a fine idea at the time. It was this development that spurred the rise of The Villager newspaper to keep the citizens of Cherry Hills Village well informed. We still have that same mission today, to keep residents abreast of local governmental transparency. Newspapers are the only media that consistently keeps track of government at the local level and inform
voters about candidates for office. *** A reminder that the historic Central City Opera will celebrate 90 years of Opera in famed Central City; “The richest square mile on earth,” with worldclass performances commencing June 2-July 31. Tickets and information at centralcityopera.org *** Marina Square is shutting down at the end of June scraping the site making room for a new high-rise luxury apartment building and main level retail with the project underway by fall. The complex is under the City of Denver control. Lessees are seeking and finding new locations for their businesses. Watch for announcements on new locations and opening dates. *** It’s time to saddle up for the Western Conservative Summit with the event headed to the exciting new Gaylord Rockies Resort June 3-4. The event advances faith, family, and freedom founded by U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong who started the event while president of Colorado Christian University. One of the main headliners will be former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, now a candidate for governor of Arkansas. She will be joined by her successor Kayleigh McEnany, former press secretary for President Trump. Tickets: western conservativesummit.com
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Opinion
The summer before your first year in college is significant, and it’s no secret. This is a time to prepare for the future while still having a good time with your friends during your final moments in your hometown. We all know I love a good plan, so I decided to make goals for myself right after school was let out. The first goal is to make money. Like many soon-tobe college students, I would love to go into next year with some extra cash. I plan to do this by babysitting, along with other side jobs. This year, I have learned that there will always be something going on, so take the job even if it means sacrificing doing something fun with your friends. My next goal is to make time for my family. This year has been so busy, and I have barely seen them. I know that this time in a few months, I’ll be wishing I saw them more, so I want to take advantage of our time together. The third goal that I’ve made for myself is to read more. It can get so easy to get caught up in the business of summer, but I have found
recently that when I take a few moments out of every day to relax and read, I am overall much happier. If you’re struggling with any book recommendations, please see my previous article! Next on the list is to stay healthy! I will make sure that a day doesn’t go by without doing some movement. I have loved trying new workout classes in all of my free time. Some of my favorites are Corepower Yoga, Barry’s Bootcamp, and SoulCycle. The fourth goal is to enjoy our great state. Every summer Colorado has many fun activities, so before I escape to Arizona, I plan to take advantage of all of the great activities around me. This includes going to Rockies games, concerts, hiking, and more! My fifth and final goal on my list is to get prepared for college. I plan to take summer classes at Arapahoe Community College, but there is much more to do. There are fun things like designing a dorm and regis-
NFIB Gives Colorado Legislature D- for 2022 Session Half-dozen harmful for small business bills outweigh three positive ones
With the dust slowly settling after last week’s adjournment of the 2022 session of the Colorado General Assembly, the state’s leading business association today issued a report card giving the Legislature a D- grade for the year. “This year, it was better to watch sausages being made than laws,” said Tony Gagliardi, Colorado state director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in reference to Otto von Bismarck’s advice to avoid seeing either be assembled. “While there were a few pieces of legislation that will be helpful to the state’s job-creators, the majority of bills passed will increase costs on Coloradans and small businesses exponentially.” NFIB Colorado selected nine bills for special emphasis and put them under the categories of Good, Bad, and Ugly in this webpage story, which has brief paragraph descriptions of each.
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tering for rush, and I cannot wait! I know that leaving my family and friends will be challenging, but I am so grateful to have something this exciting to look forward to. As I prepare for the most significant transition in my life, I am excited to achieve all of my goals this summer!
Providing a workaround the federal cap clamped on state-andlocal tax deductions, extending the period businesses could begin using the destination-sourcing rules on sales-and-use taxes, and temporarily reducing residential and commercial property tax assessments were the three prosmall-business highlights of the year, according to Gagliardi. Counterbalancing the positive were six bad and ugly bills that included the upending of a prior agreement on wage theft, the passing of more time-eating environmental regulations, and another measure making it easier to sue employers. The most troubling and problematic bill of the session was Senate Bill 234, which put NFIB in the unenviable position of having to oppose a measure that contained $600 million for Colorado’s insolvent Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which NFIB very much wanted. In the end, the unchecked expansion of new programs and benefits made it a cost too high.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month Rotary Club of Denver Southeast, Rotary District 5450 and Rotarians for Mental Health hosted a Mental Health Symposium and heard a State of the State address by Governor Jared Polis We thought during this month devoted to Mental Health Awareness, our audience might like to share some of the highlights of the 14th Annual State of the State Luncheon that featured Olympian Missy Franklin who was raised in Centennial, graduated from Regis Jesuit High School and began swimming competitively at age five. An only child, she is very close to her parents who attended the luncheon. District 5450 Governor-elect
Jim Johnston talked about the mental health symposium breakout sessions held earlier in the day. Governor Jared Polis, who has established a 100-member Behavioral Health Task Force, talked about the mental health challenges during Covid and the prevalence of mental health needs of the homeless. He applauded the support of Rotary for mental and behavioral resources for kids as well as adults. Colorado’s own Missy Franklin, who has won numerous medals, numerous awards, an ESPY and owns more World Championship titles than any female swimmer in history - has more words of wisdom for her 26 years than most acquire in a lifetime. She shared the heartbreak of having to leave her sport, the water – her safe place, because of suffering pain after her injury and not just the physical struggle with making that decision, but the emotional and mental strug-
gle. The smiling, engaging Missy is normally optimistic, but felt she needed to share this side of her journey. She and her amazing support team parents (mom - DA who gave up her career as a family physician to be Missy’s “agent” and manager and dad – businessman Richard who has spoken to other organizations along the way, have written a book: Relentless Spirit. In this last year, other famous athletes
have shared their stories of Colorado struggle such as Governor gymnast SimJared Polis Photos by one Biles and Scottie Iverson skier Mikaela Shiffrin. Missy explained how vulnerable athletes are at the time they are criticized for underperforming. “Healing is still part of my journey,’ she said and referenced her wonderful marriage to Hayes Johnson, (living now in Nashville and hoping that the desperate need for a kidney transplant is fulfilled for her dad) and birth of daughter Caitlin (born on Richard’s birthday during the Summer Olympics), resulting in post-partum depression. “Don’t doubt your capability and strength to get through it.” This from someone who was only 17 when she burst on the scene of
“You never know what someone is going through just by looking at them. Whatever you are dealing with – you are not alone. It’s up to us to prioritize our mental health!” – Missy Franklin world fame! “My identity? I am a mom, wife, daughter, family member and now, philanthropist. I’ve forgotten some of the records, but I want to be remembered for how I made someone feel. I hope to teach my daughter to put her identity into something she can come back to.” Those Rotarians on the planning committee were: Co-Chairs Larry Bass and John Hughes, Pat McGuckin, Dinesh Weerapurage, Kim DeCoste, Nancy Bernstein and Megan Siebert.
Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Missy Franklin on stage with 9NEWS Anchor Kim Christiansen - emcee of the annual luncheon
Current Rotary Club of Denver Southeast (DSE) President Doug Imhoff, his wife Khanh and President-elect Shari Lutz with husband Marshall Aster LEFT: President/CEO HealthONE (Platinum Sponsor) Sylvia Young and husband Dr. David Young RIGHT: Members of the Regis Swim Team came out to hear Missy Franklin
Cherry Creek Republican Women taught “Selling Liberty” by Andy Peth Andy Peth began his presentation to Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW) by saying: “It’s incredible to be here. This is the hardest working group in the
state of Colorado for the Republican Party. You are the doers!” The keynote speaker has a degree in ministry and was formerly in casino sales, so he knows
CCRW President Evie Ashmore, keynote speaker – KLZ Radio personality Andy Peth and Celeste O’Dea wife of U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea
how to get his message across to the audience. “The people in this room know a lot of people,” he said. “Never before have people been so open to listening.” Peth
“I want to control my life, not yours. There’s nothing more freeing than being a Republican!” - Andy Peth, founder of The Party of Choice
knows how to talk to people and convince them and shared his sales pitch consisting of ideas to be more effective when discussing political issues and ideas that
Jewell Hargrave, Aurora Mayor Pro Tem Francoise Bergan, Sheri Merz and Taylor Dolan
work and work quickly – making a breakthrough in just minutes. He even concluded with a handout list of 17 examples of “Selling Liberty.”
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proudly introduces
Pat Robinson
Chair of the 29TH Annual WESTERN FANTASY Benefiting Volunteers of America Pat Robinson is a humble, kind, generous, adventurous, low-key, enthusiastic and empathetic warrior who has been recognized for her community service Pat Robinson, Thunder and Founder by various organizations and Sharon Magness Blake worked on many fundraisers and boards. But, VOA captured her heart. She was raised in Graham, Texas where the only radio station only played country music. She was very close to her brother Dean Singleton who grew
a media empire (an all-American success story – second largest only to Gannett) for which she was at his side. In 1994, she, and her late husband Roy Robinson (off-shore oil drilling business) moved to Highlands Ranch to follow Dean’s MediaNews Group headquarters move. (Although Dean has retired, it is still the parent of The Denver Post.) How fortunate for our community that Pat decided to stay in Colorado after Roy passed away in 2001.
We know you were involved in charity work in Texas. How did you find Volunteers of America (VOA)?
volunteers to make it happen. I’ve been auction chair and worked on the subcommittees before. Sharon Magness Blake and Michael James - VOA Senior Advancement Advisor attend every meeting.
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Republican Rumble straw poll shows Ganahl, Hanks and Peters leading BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER
On May 21, the Republican Women of Weld County, Adams County Republican Women, and Greeley Republican Women sponsored a forum they called the Republican Rumble. It featured Republican candidates for office in Colorado, focusing on the upcoming primary election. Ballots for the June 28 Republican and Democratic primaries will be mailed beginning June 6. Colorado law allows members of each party to vote in their primaries. Unaffiliated voters are free to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary but not both. This year, nearly every significantly contested nomination is on the Republican side. In a poll taken after the forum of those in attendance, the highest number of votes were received by Heidi Ganahl for governor, Ron Hanks for U.S. Senate and Tina Peters for Secretary of State.
Heidi Ganahl
Colorado Governor
CU Regent Heidi Ganahl and former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez are vying for the Republican nomination for governor to run against incumbent Governor Jared Polis in November. They both appeared at the Rumble. Ganahl described herself as “a fighter (who) will give us our freedom back.” Asked how they would each change Colorado’s current abortion law, passed in 2022 and considered to be one of the most liberal in the country, Ganahl said the current law was “one of the most extreme laws on the planet” and she would “roll it back and protect the unborn.” Pressed to be more specific, she said, “I’m prolife with exceptions for rape and incest and the life of the mother.” Lopez said the legislation that was passed (this year) “is a true reflection that we here in Colorado have lost our moral compass… that (it) talks about how life no longer exists in the womb for a female,” adding, “I, as governor, would repeal that. I believe that it is the worst thing that we could have ever done...and doesn’t reflect the thoughts of Coloradans across the state. I have no exceptions when it comes to supporting pro-life.” He noted that a governor does not create laws and must work with legislators. Asked how she would
Greg Lopez
accomplish her stated commitment to go to zero percent state income tax during her first term, Ganahl said she would do that and also cut the gas tax in half, while still fixing the roads, explaining, “There’s plenty of money, you guys.” Noting that the state budget of $36 billion has doubled over the past decade, she said she would cut the size of government without cutting services and increase state revenues by “getting the economy going again.” Ganahl would also “reduce regulations and red tape” for small businesses so they can “hire more people and give people raises.” She pledged to replace every person appointed to the state’s over-300 boards and commissions by the governor. Lopez denied having proposed a plan to do away with Colorado’s system of one person, one vote, explaining that he told the people of Silverton, “I think it’s time to bring a conversation to the table because I think it’s time to have the voices of rural Colorado heard under the Golden Dome (the state capitol),” using the re-introduction of the wolf by “the urban corridor,” when it primarily affected people in the rural area as an example of where rural voices were ignored in a decision that mainly impacted them.
Ganahl said that people weren’t worried about that issue, rather they were concerned about “skyrocketing crime, the cost of living… teen suicide, drug addiction, not learning or learning nonsense at the schools.” She pledged to be a voice for rural Colorado, as well. Asked what they would look for in a lieutenant governor, Ganahl said she wanted “a partner who would work with me…to undo a lot of things like executive orders and the abortion bill…and take Colorado back”. Lopez said he was looking for someone “who believes in my Lord and Savior the way I do.”
United States Senate Construction company owner Joe O’Dea and first
State Rep. Ron Hanks
term state Representative Ron Hanks are competing for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate to challenge incumbent Democratic Senator Michael Bennet in November. Asked to address how they each would deal with the issue of abortion if it becomes a federal question, O’Dea said, “I’m running this campaign against inflation, crime, four-dollar gas, and not social issues, but abortion is important and a lot of people want to know where I stand. I do not support Colorado Democrats’ and Chuck Schumer’s lateterm abortion bills… I do not support taxpayer funding for abortion. I do think the decision should be left up to the woman and her doctor early on in the pregnancy in the cases of rape, incest or med-
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ical reasons…I don’t support a total ban. The country is not 100% pro-life. The country is not 100% pro-choice. We need balance and we need to move forward. This is a personal issue to me. I was adopted.” Hanks said, “I fought that abortion bill in the longest floor fight in Colorado’s history. We did not fight it to pander or meander around with a written piece of paper with a possible answer…Life is life and everybody deserves a birthday…Should Roe vs. Wade be overturned, and it ought to be, we should bring it back to the states and argue this issue. As it stands now, Colorado is in a bad spot…But if we work to get conservatives, not Republicans, but conservatives in the state House and the state Senate, we have the opportunity to define what Colorado wants. It’s not coming from Schumer and this leftist cabal that does not believe that life begins at conception.” He made clear that there should be no exceptions and referred to girls at his high school who had babies as heroes for carrying them to term. Hanks also said that, “the Republican Party has lost its way and is not firm enough in its convictions,” noting that he believes the strong positions he espouses will bring unaffiliated voters to the Republican side. He also blamed the Democrats for inflation and high fuel prices. O’Dea said that Hanks “is a single-issue candidate…focused on what happened in the past.” He said he plans to hold incumbent Senator Bennet “accountable for $4.50 gas… 30% hike in crime…30% on our grocery bills…a porous border that has to do with fentanyl coming straight up I-25.” On the question of term limits for U.S. Senators and Members of Congress, O’Dea said he would sponsor legislation to impose them and pledged to serve only two terms if elected. Hanks agreed that term limits should be imposed on Senators and Members of Congress, adding that U.S. Supreme Court justices should also be term-limited. He also said that there should
be service limits for all employees of the federal government in Washington, D.C. at the executive, legislative and judicial levels. Asked if they supported Sweden and Finland joining NATO, Hanks said, “I think Sweden and Finland picked a very poor time to ask for NATO membership.” As a veteran of military intelligence, he expressed the opinion that, “Vladimir Putin does not need to take the beating and the embarrassment that this regime (the Biden administration) is putting him through.” He said that the two countries should wait until the Ukraine situation is resolved and added that, “This whole Ukraine thing is Biden’s fault.” O’Dea also called out President Biden, saying he was “asleep at the wheel, as he was in Afghanistan, as he potentially is in China.” O’Dea said he would support Sweden and Finland joining NATO “as long as they pay their fair share,” adding, “We need to back the Ukrainians and stop letting Putin push us around. He has nuclear weapons. So do we. We need strong foreign leadership right now.”
Colorado Secretary of State Of the three candidates in the Republican primary for Secretary of State, two appeared at the Republican Rumble. One, Pam Anderson, did not. A source said she was out of the state for one of her children’s college graduations. Candidate Tina Peters was asked about the fact that she’s under indictment by the Republican prosecutor in
Mesa County, where she is the elected County Clerk. She immediately responded, “I’m not guilty,” adding, “The source of all of this is (incumbent Democratic Secretary of State) Jena Griswold. She knows that I’m fearless, she knows that I know where the bodies are buried, and she knows that I’m coming after her.” Peters also said, “I prefer not to spend my fundraising dollars on Mike O’Donnell and Pam Anderson (her two opponents in the race for the nomination for Secretary of State),” adding she would rather spend money going after Griswold, the incumbent and Democratic nominee who is unopposed in her primary. Mike O’Donnell said he was running, “as a conservative, as a free market person, as an economist…who has been working with the business community…(who can) get the unaffiliated and the middle ground…to move back towards the middle and make our state great again.” He also pointed to the state’s voter rolls, which he said are inflated. Both candidates said they would repeal automatic voter registration, which occurs when one gets a driver’s license in Colorado. As Secretary of State, O’Donnell said he would advocate reforming the mail-in voting system, Peters would eliminate it completely.
John Kellner
the primary, pointed to the state’s “25-year high in violent crime,” and Colorado’s status as being “number one in motor vehicle theft.” He pledged, as Attorney General, to “be an advocate for public safety.”
Congressional District 8 After the 2020 U.S. Census, Colorado was awarded a new congressional district, CD8. It is located along I-25, encompassing sections of Adams, Larimer and Weld Counties. The cities of Brighton, Commerce City, Greeley, Johnstown, Northglenn and Thornton are in CD8. Three of the four Republican candidates in
Attorney General John Kellner, 18th Judicial District Attorney, running for Colorado Attorney General without opposition in
Tina Peters
enforcement.” Tyler Allcorn introduced himself as, “a former Army special forces Green Beret that has fought against ISIS in Iraq and Syria (who was) awarded two Bronze Stars, and was trusted by President Trump to fight against oppression and tyranny,” adding, “I never thought that the tyranny I saw in the Middle East would be seen here in our own country, with Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi trying to indoctrinate
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Jan Kulmann
Mike O’Donnell
Tyler Allcorn
the June 28 primary appeared at the forum. Jan Kulmann, mayor of the City of Thornton and an oil and gas engineer, said, “This election is going to be about energy inflation. Who better to take the fight to Democrats than someone who does this for a living? As mayor, I’ve cut funding, focused on economic growth, and funded law
our children and take away our ability to protect ourselves.” Barbara Kirkmeyer introduced herself by saying, “I’m running because I want an America for my kids and my grandkids and your kids and grandkids that values and rewards hard work. I want an America that gives everybody a shot at success and opportunity to prosper. We need to start putting Americans first and it’s time to kick Nancy Pelosi out of her job.” fmiklin.villager@gmail. com
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I’m sure this is an incomplete list, but you get the idea. He’s EVERYWHERE and IN THE NEWS all the time. We still have two months before Broncos Summer Camp—open to the public—commences. But Wilson has wasted no time establishing himself as a team leader, too. In addition to his community involvement, he has started the bonding process with his new teammates. And he’s among the earliest risers at Broncos HQ most days. So far, the only way it could have gone any better is if he had also eradicated Covid, fixed the supply chain, and eliminated inflation. But, hey, he’s the quarterback, not President of the United States. As QB, Russell will be expected to do the football equivalent of solving those daunting challenges. The journey will begin in familiar territory, for him. No, not at Empower Field in Denver. Rather, at Lumen Field (formerly Seahawks Stadium, then Qwest Field, then Century Link Field) in Seattle, where he started 78 games for the Seahawks between 2012 and 2021. Wilson won 57 of those 78 starts in Seattle while leading the Seahawks. That’s 73%, which hopefully means he’ll feel right at home as a firsttime visitor. The emotions that Monday night, September 12, will be epic. Seattle fans will welcome Wilson but won’t go so far
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How to start a walking program and stay motivated
you are walking as long as you desire. It’s also a smart idea to start and finish your walk with a few simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury. Most fitness professionals recommend walking Dear Hate, about 30 minutes, five You should follow or more days a week. your doctor’s orders. Or, for optimal health Years of research have benefits aim for 10,000 shown that walking steps per day, which is may be the single best the equivalent of about exercise you can do to BY JIM MILLER five miles. improve your health as Your walking pace is also you age. It burns calories, which will help you lose weight, builds important. While strolling endurance, enhances muscle tone around the park or neighborhood and it doesn’t pound your joints. at an easy pace is good for you, a brisker pace that has It also helps improve or you breathing heavily, but prevent many age-related health you are still able to carry on a problems including high blood conversation, provides better pressure, diabetes, heart disease, health, fitness and weight loss arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia benefits. and even depression. But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of Staying Motivated the easiest and most convenient While starting a walking exercises you can do and is program takes initiative, sticking completely free. All you need with it takes commitment. Here is a good pair of walking shoes are some tips to help you stay that fit well and a little desire. motivated: Here are some things you should know to help get you started and Find a walking buddy Having a friend to walk with stay motivated. can provide motivation and support along with companionship. Getting Started Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means Wear a fitness tracker or head out the door, walk for 10 pedometer minutes, and walk back. Do it These devices measure how every day for a week. If that far you’ve walked in steps and seems easy, add five minutes to miles, providing motivation by your walks the next week and spurring you to meet a particular keep adding five minutes until
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Cal Thomas to receive William L. Armstrong Award at Western Conservative Summit
Conservative syndicated columnist Cal Thomas will receive the 2022 William L. Armstrong Award for Visionary Leadership in Service to the American Idea by the Centennial Institute, Colorado Christian University’s (CCU) public policy think tank, in partnership with the family of former U.S. Senator William L. Armstrong. The William L. Armstrong Award is presented in honor of former businessman, United States Senator and Colorado Christian University President (‘06-’16) William L. Armstrong. The award is given to a leader who embodies the values that Armstrong held dear—faith, family, and freedom—and who has made a difference in America’s culture through business, politics or education. The award is presented at the closing dinner at the Western Conservative Summit, the largest annual gathering of conservatives in the Western United States. “Since 2016, the Arm-
strong Award has recognized Americans for their national conservative leadership. Cal continues this legacy as a Christian journalist and American thought-leader,” said Jeff Hunt, director of the Centennial Institute. “His nearly 60-year journalism career has been marked by a commitment to principles, truthfulness, and thoughtfulness. Moreover, his friendship with Bill Armstrong makes this year’s Armstrong Award extra special.” Dr. Donald Sweeting, president of CCU, remarked, “Cal Thomas has been one of the bright lights among editorialists giving brilliant, Christ-honoring commentary to our nation week after week for decades. We are so grateful for his voice.” "Cal Thomas has been America's columnist for as long as most of us can remember—an unapologetic Christian activist who brings the message of the Gospel, and the founding constitutional principles of our
country, to his colleagues in the media, and to readers and listeners across the nation,” said Wil Armstrong, son of the late senator. “Those of us who care deeply about faith, family, and freedom, are forever in his debt." “It is often a cliche to say one is ‘honored’ by something or other, but in this case I truly am honored by this award. Bill Armstrong was a great example of what an honest politician, businessman, husband and father should look like,” remarked Cal Thomas on being notified of winning the Armstrong Award. With a twice-weekly column appearing in hundreds of newspapers, Thomas is one of the most widely read and one of the most highly regarded voices on the American political scene. For 19 years he was a commentator on Fox News Channel, which included his own show "After Hours" and as a panelist for "Fox News Watch." For ten years he and
Bob Beckel wrote the "Common Ground" column for USA Today. He has worked for NBC News in Washington, D.C., and hosted his own program on CNBC that was nominated for a Cable ACE Award in 1995. In 2011, Thomas received the William F. Buckley, Jr. Award for Media Excellence from the Media Research Center. Past recipients of the William L. Armstrong Award, given annually since 2016, include: conservative talk show host Dennis Prager; Focus on the Family and “Family Talk” founder Dr. James Dobson; former Attorney General and Counselor to President Ronald Reagan Edward Meese III; legal scholar and professor Robert George; Hobby Lobby president and chairman of the Museum of the Bible Steve Green; and Kay Coles James, former Heritage Foundation president and founder and chair of the Gloucester Institute. Tickets for the Armstrong
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Petitioner, In the Interest Of: KAYDEN PATRICK, Child, and concerning DESTINY PATRICK, GORDON GORDON, and JOHN DOE, Respondents, Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive Aurora, CO 80012 Telephone: 303.636.1308 Case No: 22JV112 Division: 22 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing and Default Judgement regarding Respondent Father, GORDON GORDON is set for August 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Division 22 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code. Due to COVID 19, the Arapahoe County District Court is holding some hearings via Cisco WebEx Meetings to allow for audiovisual and/or audio participation. Participants may use any computer, tablet or smart phone equipped with a camera and microphone for audiovisual participation. Parties should use the following link:
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THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 2-1-20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DESIGNATION AND DESCRIPTION OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
Date: May 18, 2022
Published in The Villager Published: May 26, 2022 Legal # 10796 ___________________________
Kiley Schaumleffel, Esq. #46107 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, Co 80012 Published in The Villager Published: May 26, 2022 Legal # 10793 ___________________________
CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 10, SERIES 2022 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY WITHIN CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE Copies of the Ordinances are on file at the office of the City Clerk and may be inspected during regular business hours. Published in The Villager Published: May 26, 2022 Legal # 10795 ___________________________ CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 11, SERIES 2022 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE OF
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JAMES CURTIS BARMINGTON also known as JAMES C. BARMINGTON and JAMES BARMINGTONG, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30556 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 September 19, 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: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Legal # 10785 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Alan J. Gilbert, a/k/a Alan Jay Gilbert and Alan Gilbert, Deceased Case Number 22PR30383 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe, County, Colorado on or before September 21 , 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Barry S. Gilbert Personal Representative 2751 South Clarkson Englewood, CO, 80113 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 19, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Legal # 10786 ___________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MATILDA JEAN BEAVERS also known as MATILDA J. BEAVERS and MATILDA BEAVERS, Deceased Case Number 2022PR30378 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(date)*, 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: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Legal # 10797 ___________________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Eilene F. Harris a/k/a Eilene Felsen Harris, Eilene Shirley Harris, Eilene S. Harris and Eilene Harris, Deceased Case Number: 2022 PR 030551 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado or on or before October 3, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Susan R. Harris, co-personal representative 5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite 255 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Published in The Villager First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 9, 2022 Legal # 10798 ___________________________
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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
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WESTERN CONSERVATIVE SUMMIT JUNE 3-4. Hosted by The Centennial Institute, Colorado Christian University’s public policy think tank. Held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. This year’s theme, “Time to Saddle Up and Ride.” Nationally renowned speakers, election integrity, sanctity of life, energy independence, strengthening our border, and protecting the second amendment, etc. Speakers: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Kayleigh McEnany, Cal Thomas, Lauren Boebert, Matt Walsh, Gov. Kevin Stitt and local candidates. RSVP: ccu.edu/centennial Info: 303-963-3157. Different prices for a variety of events. TESORO CULTURAL CENTER INDIAN MARKET & CEREMONIAL DANCE JUNE 4 & JUNE 5, 10 am. - 4 p.m. At The Fort: 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison. Adults $10, children 12 & under free. Info: 303-839-1671.
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A real automotive treat arrived this past week in the form of the 2022 Honda Civic SI sedan. This car was just voted by members of The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press “Car Of The Year.” I’m a founding member of this group that test drives new factory distributed vehicles. The Honda Civic SI , meaning “sport injection,” versus the old carburetor fuel system, gives this 200-horsepower turbo charged 1.5L engine a burst of power that reaches 0-60 in 6.9
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Presents Theater Night
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June
15 The
Wedding Singer A Fundraiser To Drive Away Hunger At The
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Join us for an entertaining evening of Performance, Hors D’oeuvres, and a Raffle to support Nourish Meals on Wheels! 6:00 pm Reception
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