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New Western Governors Chair Jared Polis advances geothermal energy initiative

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

On June 30, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was elected as the new chair of the Western Governors Association (WGA), a group consisting of the governors of the 19 westernmost states in the U.S. For those who keep score, 11 of the current governors who comprise the WGA are Republicans and eight are Democrats.

On July 26, at WGA’s annual meeting, Gov. Polis announced “Heat Beneath Our Feet” as his 2023 WGA Chair initiative. Said Polis, “As the incoming Chair of the bipartisan Western Governors Association, I am excited to establish Heat Beneath Our Feet as my initiative because geothermal energy is an opportunity to save people money, boost local economies, and help us achieve 100% renewable energy in Colorado by 2040. I look forward to making progress towards clean, lower-cost power through the Heat Beneath Our Feet initiative and the strong bipartisan partnership of the WGA that will lead geothermal energy innovation.”

On the State of Colorado website, it says that, in addition to helping achieve our state’s goals in the area of renewable energy, “Geothermal energy provides

From the annual meeting of the WGA, from left to right, ND Gov. Doug Burgum, U.S. Sec. of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, CO Gov. Jared Polis, WGA Executive Director James Oxsbury, WY Gov. Mark Gordon, ID Gov. Brad Little, HI Gov. David Ige, MT Gov. Greg Gianforte, AZ Gov. Doug Ducey, and U.S. Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

new resources that will advance (Polis’) goal of… ensuring other states have that opportunity to develop renewable energy technology.” It explains, “Geothermal energy is a renewable resource that can generate electricity or provide heating and cooling for buildings and water. The U.S. possesses approximately 25% of the world’s installed geothermal energy capacity, and 95% of that is in the Western States. Bringing the WGA bipartisan leadership focus to exploration provides an opportunity for collaborative development.”

Also contained on the State of Colorado’s website are statements of support for the initiative from leaders of major utilities. “Xcel

This map shows the member states of the Western Governors’ Association, plus Alaska and Hawaii.

Energy Colorado is excited about the Heat Beneath Our Feet initiative as geothermal electric generation and ground-source heating are both important advanced technology solutions to further

decarbonize our system toward a net zero future. Geothermal technology solutions can provide the important emissions-free electricity we need when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining

while supporting our customers’ heating needs and a robust energy grid. The coordinated technology advancement contemplated by the Heat Beneath Our Feet Initiative, working with our electric plans and Clean Heat Plans, is exactly what we need in the West to foster innovation and new technology,” said Robert Kenney, President Xcel Energy-Colorado.

Duane Highley, CEO of TriState Generation and Transmission Association, said, “Tri-State applauds our Western Governors’ leadership in launching The Heat Beneath Our Feet initiative. Exploring and validating the West’s abundant geothermal resources advances the potential for much needed emissions-free dispatchable power at a time when conventional base load resources are retiring from service.”

Others who shared statements supporting Polis’ Heat Beneath Our Feet initiative include Dr. Amanda Kolker, Laboratory Program Manager for Geothermal at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gary Arnold, Business Manager, Denver Pipefitters Local #208, and Morgan D. Bazilian, Ph.D. Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines.

The Villager reached out to Jack Spina, WGA Communications Director, who told us, “People are really excited about Heat Beneath Our Feet, including representatives of multiple federal agencies. This is another tool to bring down energy costs in a sustainable way. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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America’s little problem Canvas and cocktails, manicures and mojitos, beard trims and bourbon, soccer practice and sangria – is there anything American adults do these days without having a sip?

Let’s face it, Americans have a drinking problem. When young parents can’t have an afternoon playdate without it being accompanied by a glass of wine, there could be a problem. When adults can’t go watch a baseball practice or lacrosse match without slipping a Truly or White Claw in their purse or pocket, there might be a problem. When supermarkets offer beer and wine on tap to sip while you shop, there’s definitely a problem.

The increasing and ubiquitous imbibing by the American public was recently investigated and reported on

by Kate Julian, an editor for The Atlantic, who published her findings in an important article entitled “America Has a Drinking Problem.” According to Julian, per capita drinking has increased nearly 10% in the past twenty years. That rate is not all that surprisingly considered the overwhelming presence of alcohol marketing that has come along at the same time. Whereas advertising of hard spirits was once tightly regulated and forbidden on television, the beverage industry has been all too willing and able to flood the market with promotions.

The pandemic certainly didn’t help. I know I placed a few Drizly orders and attended Zoom happy hours when we were all stuck at home for months at a time. However, the latitude the nation allowed itself with drinking during the lockdown has turned into habits many people find difficult to let go. And as I noted earlier, even at a time when the number of bars and drinking establishments has gone down over the years, the number of places where it’s become acceptable, fashionable, even expected to imbibe has increased dramatically. From hair salons to Starbucks and spas, it seems every business is applying for a license to serve these days.

I remember the first time I realized movie theaters were selling booze. My first thought was well, that’s kind of nice. I might enjoy a glass of wine or a beer while watching a flick, just like I might do at home.

My second thought was, uhoh, this could be opening a door that is going to be tough to close. I mean the extra butter on the movie popcorn was already an indulgence.

The cocktail might be worse.

For, it’s not news that drinking alcohol is simply not healthy or good for anyone. Granted, there are always stories and studies that suggest red wine lowers cholesterol, and that an occasional cocktail can lower stress. But every beer or glass

of wine or seltzer is extra empty calories packing on the bulging waistlines of middle age America.

Now, to be clear, I’m no teetotaler. Nor am I scolding mature people for enjoying adult beverages.

Growing up Irish and Slovakian, I come from cultures and traditions that appreciate fermented drinks of many kinds. In fact, my parents enjoyed an evening ritual of gin and tonics along with a tour of their garden, and there was often beer or wine with dinner.

It’s actually a wonderful time to be a drinker, especially in a place like Denver – craft cocktails from niche distilleries, brewpubs on many corners, a booming wine industry –

heck, Colorado has even been called “beer’s Napa Valley.” As Edward Slingerland explains in his book, Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization, human beings enjoy drinking, always have and always will.

And, of course, America has already had its battles with going on the wagon nationally.

At numerous times from the moment our earliest settlers began drinking pumpkin ales after the booze they brought from Europe ran out, the country’s tolerance and intolerance has waxed and waned.

Various temperance movements have restricted access, the most significant being the

colossal failure known as Prohibition from 1920-1933. No one will ever pass that kind of legislation again. However, on an individual and even small community basis, Americans are starting to wake up to the fact that there might be a problem.

Drinking is obviously most problematic if people are using it to self-medicate. Recreation is one thing – drinking to relieve stress and anxiety is something altogether more problematic. In Colorado more and more places want to sell booze, and as communities are being asked to approve increased access to alcohol consumption, it might be time to consider saying, “Thanks, but we’ve had enough.”

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

… at a time when the number of bars and drinking establishments has gone down over the years, the number of places where it’s become acceptable, fashionable, even expected to imbibe has increased dramatically.

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Recently, I had the pleasure of shopping at a Safeway Store. They are now owned by Albertsons.

I was very pleased at the selections, and the modern décor of the store. The meat counter was especially attractive, but beef prices have increased substantially.

I was also surprised at the price increase of Campbell soup and the introduction of the smaller cans. Progressive brands have also gone up considerably. In fact, grocery prices have risen dramatically.

The reasons make sense: supply line challenges, droughts in certain farm areas, the rising cost of farm labor, if any labor is available, and the world conflict in Ukraine and COVID-19.

I read that Russia is allowing Ukraine to ship wheat from one of the ports, that is puzzling since the Russians have a fleet of ships in the Black Sea and can seize the shipments. I surmise that selling the wheat gives Ukraine funds to carry on the war. This conflict is becoming more complex and confusing as it continues. I’m speculating that Russia has what they wanted in disputed territory and may be happy with a truce.

However, Ukraine will not settle and will continue the fight, but they are vastly outnumbered. Time will tell, but the selling of wheat may

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be a breakthrough to end the conflict.

When I reached the vegetable section of Safeway it is almost astonishing to see onions and potatoes selling at over $1 a pound.

That brings me back to my ranch gardening days as a youth. We planted acres of potatoes and some onions, but potatoes were a major crop.

To plant a potato, you have to dissect them into quarter-size pieces, always leaving an eye to produce a new plant. We would dip the pieces in a creosote solution to thwart off any insects before planting.

As I mentioned in my last ranch trilogy, after World War ll ended Ford Motor Company turned their war factories into producing farm tractors. In a period of five years we had three Ford tractors that were used for all ranch activities, once done by teams of horses.

My creative father invented a seedbox that was placed on the back of the Ford tractor and it would be filled with the processed “spuds.” My job was to sit on the back of the tractor and pull a lever dropping a quartered potato into a deep plowed furrow of fertile soil.

We could go down the rows and over the five-acre plot very quickly and efficiently.

Another use of the tractors was to harrow the hay fields, spreading the cow manure across the grassy meadows as natural fertilizer.

One tractor came with a mowing machine to cut the hay, another to pull a hay rake, and we purchased a fourth larger Allis-Chalmers tractor to gather and push the hay to the stacker that was pulled skyward onto the stack with another Ford tractor. We had a large white gasoline tank filled with Conoco petroleum from the Craig distributor. Fossil fuels had arrived.

The mechanical age greatly increased production. Horses were only used to “punch” cattle to open range, BLM permits, and private lands located in higher cooler elevations. Some of the high county lands were called the “Danforth Hills,” located between Craig and Meeker. In later years, a source of coal for metropolitan cities.

Early in my newspaper career, as a Jaycee member in the Craig chapter, we won the best project in America for saving elk from Estes Park that were to be slaughtered. With park ranger’s help we trapped the elk with hay in the Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park area and transported them by truck to those old cattle

ranges. This transplant over the years has helped restart the challenged elk herds in Northwest Colorado. “Saving the Elk” was acclaimed the best Junior Chamber project in the United States.

Around the Fourth of July, my father would surprise us at breakfast with fresh new potatoes harvested from the potato patch.

In later summer, using the Ford tractor with an attached plow, the spuds would be cultivated out of the furrows and hand gathered into sacks. Some spuds were sold, but most put in our large root cellar in bins.

At today’s prices we would have made a small fortune.

We had a huge vegetable garden that fed the ranch hay crew and our family for the entire year. Fruits and vegetables were canned and placed on shelves in the root cellar. It was a great grocery store.

The ranch had entered the mechanical age, driven by fossil fuels making us dependent upon vital petroleum products. Gas and oil exploration exploded in Western Colorado, giving way to the huge oil field in Rangely, new jobs, and tax dollars flowed to local governments.

America was hard at work as our soldiers came home.

TO BE CONTINUED:

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An adventure trip to central Asia

Last winter I wrote about an adventure trip I took with my son to Iraq. Our latest trip was to Central Asia, specifically the countries of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. Can an American learn something by taking the road less traveled to remote and exotic parts of the world?

The trip began with a call from my son, who works in the airline industry, and has traveled to 151 countries thus far, asking me if I wanted to go on another adventure trip with him. Enthusiastically answering yes but hesitating to ask where, I had to check a map to see where I would be traveling over our two-week jaunt.

He has visited most of the low hanging fruit countries so all that’s left are places no one has ever heard of or is afraid to go anywhere near. My friends thought once again I was crazy for going to the ends of the earth rather than to a normal tourist destination like Hawaii or Paris.

The US State Department warned for both countries, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, the dangers of terrorism and civil unrest although on these trips I feel far safer than I would venturing into downtown Denver late at night.

Just like our trip to Iraq, we hired a car, driver, and guide to take us from Dushanbe, Tajikistan east into one of the most remote parts of the world, the Wakhan

Valley between Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Driving along the Panj River, Afghanistan on the other side of the raging waters, gave a glimpse of life in that war torn country after America abruptly exited last year, leaving the Taliban in charge.

In the scorching heat, Afghan women

BY BRIAN C. JOONDEPH are dressed head to toe in black burkas, working in the fields.

Aspirations of girls and women to attend school or earn a professional degree are a thing of the past thanks to America scampering out of Afghanistan.

Taliban patrols, flying the Taliban flag with likely an American made machine gun mounted on the bed of an American pick-up truck, all left behind during our ignominious withdrawal, patrolled the dirt roads between small villages. Seeing what life is like in an Afghan village gave me a sense of gratitude for the abundance in my life as an American.

We climbed into the mountains and drove along the high-altitude Pamir Highway, part of the Old Silk Road connecting China with markets to the West. Described by the BBC as “One of the world’s most remote highways” it lived up to its reputation. Life is simple in the small villages, with limited electricity and many sleeping in yurts, yet with satellite dishes, a mix of ancient and modern.

They farm their own food as

Whole Foods and Door Dash don’t exist in that part of the world. The food is fresh and healthy, unlike so much of what we eat in America.

Obesity is not an issue due to a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

Next was Almaty, Kazakhstan, a wealthier country than Tajikistan.

There was a heavy overtone of the old Soviet Union, with many drab buildings, monuments, and wide sidewalks, although there was a growing new vibrancy with abundant coffee shops and restaurants.

Both countries tout themselves as “democracies” but they are led by charismatic authoritarian figures, with high marks for corruption and low marks for human rights. The American ruling class is not that different.

Yet America is still a magnet to many in the world. I was told many times, “I would love to have your passport.” Yet they struggle to obtain a US visa to come to America for education or work. Educated professionals wanting to come to America to further their skills and lives are told to get lost, while uneducated hordes are streaming across our southern border by the millions.

Both countries are predominantly Muslim, but in large cities, dress is not as strict as the Taliban imposes in Afghanistan, with varying degrees of traditional Muslim garb. One thing clearly not an issue in these countries are gender pronouns, transgenderism, and other woke issues which seem to dominate the thoughts and actions of so

many Americans.

Issues of gender, diversity, global warming, and wokeness are definitely first world problems.

Countries like Tajikistan and Kazakhstan have other priorities and it was wonderful having a break from American wokeness for a few days.

It is refreshing and rejuvenating to see remote parts of the world,

noting the commonalities all people share, yet despite her flaws, feeling grateful to live in America.

Traveling is a gift, particularly when the destination is off the beaten path. A Caribbean cruise or a Mexican all-inclusive resort is fun and relaxing, but it’s also not the real world, some places requiring chutzpah to undertake a visit.

Go forth and enjoy!

Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown & Coroner Dr. Kelly Lear invite you to an open house and free pancake breakfast Come take a peek inside the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Facility, climb into a SWAT vehicle and try on SWAT gear, see K-9s in action, watch a vehicle extrication, pet our mounted unit horses and school therapy dogs and even try out ‘maggot art.’ Plus, take a tour of our 911 dispatch center and a history tour of the sheriff’s office. Did you know we’re the oldest sheriff’s office in Colorado founded in 1858? We have a lot of historic artifacts to show you!

It's all happening at our Open House on August 13 from 8amNoon. Oh, and did we mention the FREE pancake breakfast?

You can even Dunk the Sheriff in our dunk tank! Bring your

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Shining Stars Foundation’s “A Night in White” is bright in Cherry Hills Village An army of volunteers and committee members transformed the grounds of Arlene Mohler Johnson’s home for the annual fundraiser benefiting Shining Stars Foundation.

Décor was complemented by a giant white tent to shelter the various buffet stations and provide seating for guests in their de rigueur white attire. Nosh Catering provided dinner, Jing supplied the apps and Michael Ditchfield supplied the wine.

The cupcakes from Dreaming of Dessert were cleverly sculpted and divine. Em’s Ice Cream

offered two most unique flavors and Brewability supplied the beer.

Silent and live auctions contributed to the funds raised for the organization’s mission to transform lives through year-round recreational and social programs for children, and their families, living with pediatric cancer and other life-threatening illness.

Event Chairs Chris Dunphy and Holly Reef with Honorary Chair Michael Ditchfield Not pictured: Honorary Chair Judi McKenna ABOVE: Celebrity Emcee Denise Plante with Radio 106.7FM - The Bull presented Arlene with a thank you gift from the Foundation ABOVE, RIGHT: Shining Stars CEO and Founder Kathy Gingery surrounded by staff members Megan Nelson and Mackenzie Brenneman

Host Arlene Mohler Johnson is surrounded by two of her sons and their wives – Stan Mohler and Katie, Annie and Seth Mohler

RIGHT: Claire Hamilton gave her testimonial and is now a member of Shining Stars’ newest program for young adult survivors of pediatric cancer

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Tri Sigma fetes new Panhellenic President Jill LaCroix at CADA

The stately Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) building in Denver was the venue for a traditional tea welcoming incoming president of Denver Area Panhellenic (DAP) founded in 1908. Jill LaCroix’s Sigma Sigma Sigma sisters hosted an afternoon soiree that welcomed DAP Council members as well as presidents of the approximately 21 national women’s fraternity alumnae groups represented in the Denver area that are members of National Panhellenic Conference.

Scottie Taylor Iverson is a former Kappa Alpha Theta Denver Alumnae Chapter Woman of the Year, former president of Denver Area Panhellenic and DAP Woman of the Year.

“My plan is to keep the momentum going - the fun, the education and fellowship of the organization!”

– Jill LaCroix

Sigma Sigma Sigma Denver Area Alumnae Chapter President Kay Lanum, Jill LaCroix and sorority sister Jennifer Fowler who chaired the tea DAP Past Presidents: Stacey Cummins – Alpha Xi Delta, Renee Verspoor – Alpha Phi, Carolyn Hunter- Kappa Kappa Gamma, Clara Tomsula - Alpha Omicron Pi, Scottie Iverson – Kappa Alpha Theta, Joan Cohen – Kappa Kappa Gamma, Ellen Morris – Alpha Sigma Alpha and Dee Frazier – Alpha Xi Delta. Not pictured: Stacey Slaughter – Delta Zeta

DAP President Jill LaCroix - Sigma Sigma Sigma, DAP Treasurer Kendy Blake – Alpha Sigma Alpha and DAP Secretary Kate Edmiston – Kappa Kappa Gamma on the steps at CADA

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U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea talks about how to win in November

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTER

At the regular meeting of the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club held at Maggiano’s DTC on August 3, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Joe O’Dea greeted the crowd of 130 people with, “I’m not a career politician. I threw my hat in the race last October and we have a lot of energy behind this campaign right now.” O’Dea said that his opponent, incumbent U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, is not talking about the high rate of inflation, the cost of gas, or the record high crime rate in Colorado. According to O’Dea, “Those are his policies. Those are the Democrats’ policies. Those are the liberals’ policies that are trying to make our lives better and have done nothing to make working Americans live better here in Colorado.” He continued, “The key to this race is simple. We are going to stay on message,” adding, “Look at the (Republican) ticket. We have the best candidates we’ve had in years. I believe in team. I’ve built a lot of projects across Colorado for years and I never did one of them by myself. It’s always taken a team.”

O’Dea criticized the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, saying he called it, “Build Back Taxes,” explaining that, “Anytime you tax any kind of business, we (business owners) are pretty smart…we trickle it down. It goes downhill and it affects every working American.”

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea

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According to the Kiplinger Letter, which is rated as, “Least Biased and High for factual reporting,” by mediabiasfactcheck. com, the Inflation Reduction Act is, “designed to address the high cost of prescription drugs, health care availability, climate change and, hopefully inflation.” Regarding taxes, Kiplinger says, “It (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022) is not designed to increase taxes on small businesses or on families that make $400,000 or less.

Instead, the bill would have some corporations and hedge fund managers (the provision eliminating favorable tax treatment for hedge fund managers was deleted from the final version of the bill at the request of AZ U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema) pay more tax than they currently pay. For example, under the bill, large businesses would pay a minimum corporate tax of 15%. Right now, some very large companies like Nike and Amazon pay very little in federal taxes.”

The bill also, “Proposes a 10-year extension of the homeowner credit

for solar projects, like rooftop solar panels. That tax credit could also benefit people who purchase energy-efficient water heaters, heat pumps, and HVAC systems.”

O’Dea pointed to the role of West Virginia U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin in leading approval of the bill, saying, “He traded out (approval of the Inflation Reduction Act) for a pipeline in West Virginia.

So, he did what was good for his state. My issue with (incumbent U.S. Sen.) Michael Bennet is, he hasn’t used his seat. Why don’t we have Space Command? I’m going to hold him accountable for those kinds of items as we move forward. I’m excited to be your U.S. Senate candidate… The key to this race is to…motivate our neighbors. Here in Colorado, 45% of the electorate is unaffiliated. We have to work hard to turn those guys out, to talk to our neighbors, to go door-to-door. And if we work hard, this red wave will happen.” O’Dea noted that he is getting support from the national Republican Party.

The Villager asked O’Dea what his reaction was to the overwhelming rejection on August 2 of a proposed Constitutional Amendment in Kansas which would have changed current state law by adding a Constitutional Amendment that would have removed a woman’s right to receive an abortion.

He told us, “I think the country is ready for some balance over that issue. I think the country is tired of that issue being a baton that’s thrown back and forth every time we have a change in governance.”

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For those unfamiliar with his background, the candidate shared that he is a lifelong resident of Colorado, was adopted at birth and grew up in southeast Denver, the son of a 30-year Denver police veteran. He also shared that he “got in a little trouble, so I went to Mullen High School, a Catholic (then) all-boys school, instead of public school. My dad gave me a “scholarship” that I had to pay back by washing dishes every weekend.” After high school, he said, “I went through the carpenters’ apprenticeship.

I was a union carpenter for five years.” After meeting his wife, he followed her to CSU, where he studied construction, leaving before he got his degree to start a small business in their basement after they were married, which grew into CEI (Concrete Express Inc.), a heavy civil contractor that now employs over 300 people.

O’Dea and his wife Celeste are residents of Greenwood Village and also own Mile High Station and Ironworks event centers in Denver.

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dent of the Colorado Contractors’ Association, “It gave me a real view of what goes on in our legislature…That’s why I jumped into this race…When I get to Washington, one of the main things I want to work on is reducing regulation.”

Asked to name an area in which he would like to see regulations changed, he pointed to NEPA, the National Environmental Protection Act, noting, “We have to clean that up. We’ve got severe water issues that are looming here in Colorado.

If we don’t clean that up to where we can actually trap and hold water here, we are going to be in trouble.”

O’Dea has been endorsed by the Denver Police Protective Association, Colorado’s largest police organization, former U.S. Senator Hank Brown, former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens, former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former Colorado Senate President John Andrews, former Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams, and Arapahoe County Commissioners Nancy Sharpe and Jeff Baker. fmiklin.villager@gmail.com

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The Perfect Playlist SUBMITTED BY KATHY TURLEY

The Centennial Arts and Culture Foundation hosted their first major event last week at the Centennial Center Park. The Foundation was formed over a year ago as a result of an informal conversation with CACF board members from left to right: Stephanie Piko, Kathy Turley, Karla Willard, Tammy Mayor Stephanie Piko, past City Councilwoman Kathy Turley and City Maurer, Jeff Keener and Markeith Douse.

Council woman Tammy Maurer. Soon the mission “ to celebrate, inspire and connect art and culture” became a reality in the City of Centennial.

The Sunday afternoon program began with The Avalanche Drumline, a team of young drummers known for their “feisty” performances at the Avalanche games. The Arapahoe Philharmonic followed the unconventional, energetic youth band by entertaining a 400+ audience with a musical tribute on how classical music has influenced modern rock. Following the orchestra was the Aurora School of Rock, a house band of talented 14-18 year olds with a diverse setlist of rock and roll classics, blues pop, modern hits and more. The Perfect Playlist!

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The Avalanche Drumline The Avalanche Drumline performing

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Brian Vogt (CACF Ambassador and CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens) and Kathy Turley (CACF board member).

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Guys you’ve never heard of, for the most part, play a lot then disappear. And the ones you’ll watch on Sundays, once the games count, play sparingly.

But this preseason is different in Denver, for several reasons.

First and foremost, of course, is the new man under center.

That voice in the huddle belongs to Russell Wilson, whose act in Denver since coming from Seattle in March rivals the hustle of Music Man’s Harold Hill.

Because he’s new and still putting his stamp on these Broncos, how Wilson leads the first-team offense in August games, for however long he plays, bears closer-than-usual preseason scrutiny.

There’s also Nathaniel Hackett, who is the head coach for the first time in his NFL sideline career. He’s already shown himself to have more personality than Vic Fangio. But can he direct a team worthy of Broncomaniacs’ passion?

And, due to the unfortunate practice injury to Tim Patrick, who is lost for the season, the competition among pass receivers to fill the hole Patrick leaves in the lineup will be the most compelling position battle to be decided in these mostly meaningless (from the fan’s point of view) contests.

The contenders include Tyrie Cleveland, Travis Ful-

gham, Seth Williams, Kendall Hinton, newly signed Darrius Shepherd and rookies Montrell Washington and Brandon Johnson. The leading contenders heading into Saturday’s game seem to be Shepherd and Washington.

Shepherd, who was added after Patrick went down, previously played 14 games for Hackett’s former employer, Green Bay. He also caught 27 balls in the United States Football League earlier this year, and most significantly, made a favorable impression in his first practices with the Broncos.

Washington, a fifth-round pick out of Samford (undergraduate enrollment: 3,607), has been the early talk of camp for showing he can be more than just a kick returner.

It’s too early for such comparisons, but at 5-feet-10 and 170 he’s already been likened to Tyreek Hill, who tormented Denver while he played for Kansas City.

Adding to the unusual appeal of this year’s warmups is the schedule itself.

The Broncos play only three “exhibition” games this year, beginning with Saturday’s joust with the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field at Mile High—which, by the way, may not look obsolete but likely will be replaced as soon as the new owners decide the best location for its successor.

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cause the time for them to get ready for prime time is compressed. It also means the newcomers with best chances of making the final cut are likely to get more time to impress the new sheriff.

If preseason games can be an indication of anything, this tilt with the Cowboys affords discerning Denver fans a possible glimpse into the not-so-distant future. Besides the Broncos, Dallas matches up with the Seahawks, two weeks later.

Even though it’s only practice, maybe there’s still something to be learned about the Broncos’ first opponent by comparing Denver’s and Seattle’s performances against “America’s Team.”

While the Broncos are squaring off with the Cowboys Saturday night, Russell Wilson’s old team begins the process of deciding his successor. Seattle’s first preseason game is against Pittsburgh—another team whose starting quarterback is to be decided, now that Big Ben has called it a career.

As one would imagine, Drew Lock is attracting a lot of attention in Seattle as he challenges journeyman Geno Smith for the opportunity to throw the first pass of the post-Wilson era.

“Drew Lock Finishes With a Flurry,” read the headline on one report after a practice last week. “ . . . Lock used his legs to extend the drive twice as a runner then rolled out to his right to connect with Penny Hart on a nine-yard touchdown,” read part of the account of action during the scripted-plays portion of a practice. “ . . .Capping off a stellar finish, Lock . . . worked down the field with a 15-yard completion on a dig to Hart and a touchdown to Aaron Fuller on a crossing route,” the report concluded.

Nothing has been decided, and in all likelihood, Pete Carroll won’t choose his starter until the last preseason game, at the earliest.

For pure theater, let’s hope it’s Lock.

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

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BY KATHY TURLEY

All good things come to an end.

Hello Colorado! I’m home from a month-long adventure in Europe.

First and foremost, I’m an American and blessed to live in a country where freedom and personal responsibility are encouraged, expected and supported. We may not have the history or architectural monuments, but we’re growing. Now at the “teenage” stage, America is working through a myriad of social, political and economic challenges. I’m proud to be an American!

Now, let me share some highlights of our trip!

First, Europe takes the lead in transportation! We traveled by train throughout Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

There was no other way to experience the wonder and majesty of the Swiss Alps and surrounding countryside. The opportunity to interact with the locals was a highlight and something you couldn’t do if you were traveling by car. I couldn’t help thinking about future plans for rail from Ft. Collins to Pueblo. Will it ever happen? Is there a political will?

We started our adventure on the Danube River, another excellent way to experience the countryside.

I could picture Julie Andrews on the hillside, outside of Salzburg, singing The Hills are Alive. I swear I could hear Beethoven’s 9th Symphony while strolling through Vienna. I know our good friend, Monsignor Ken Leoni was in communal prayer with his fellow priests

in the Melk Abbey.

Being a city gal, I loved Zurich, Lucerne and mostly Stockholm, the most beautiful! Being a former city councilman, I was astounded to hear Stockholm had 101 City Councilmen ... and you think we have too much government! Gave me pause! We just happened to be in Zurich for their annual celebration of “The Burning of the Iceman.” Over 100,000 (seemed like the entire city) people representing all guilds: bakers, construction workers, government, politicians, medical, educational and religious marched in the parade through Zurich from dawn to dusk. Each guild member was dressed in their profession led by a band.

Every observer had to have purchased a seat to watch the parade from the curbside. The extraordinary day culminated with the burning of the Iceman - a very tall wooden snowman. The time it took for him to burn down determined how long the summer would be. I love parades! This was truly a highlight of our trip!

The history, people, architecture, countryside, food and wine were the wonderful memories we will savor! However, I’m glad to be home back in my country, America! kmturley@aol.com Kathy Turley is a former city council woman of the city of Centennial

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Zurich, Switzerland Cruising on the Danube River

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ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION & ANDROPAUSE [Causes and Healthy Solutions!]

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Erectile Dysfunction, Swollen Testicles and Enlarged Prostate No More!

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This article is for our guys and the gals who love ‘em. Though erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, contrary to some beliefs, getting older is not a cause of erectile dysfunction, andropause or any other male health concern. The human body is designed to self-heal and healthfully function until the day we are called to be with our Lord. However,

if you are not providing the nutrients your body requires to optimally self-heal and function OR your diet, lifestyle, environment or other factors are interfering with its self-healing biochemical processes, then the symptoms and biological dysfunctions you are experiencing are the results.

In my July 14, 2022 article, “How Mineral Imbalances Make a Healthy Thyroid Look Sick,” I shared that the focus for upcoming articles would be causes and healthy solutions to male and female hormone imbalances and dysfunctions.

The July article outlined the first step on this subject because mineral balance is required to transport hormones to the cells, whether thyroid, adrenal, or male/female hormones. A Tissue Mineral Hair Analysis (TMHA) is

required to evaluate both current mineral and heavy metal levels. Heavy metals are also a cause of erectile dysfunction.

Blood chemistry tests do not identify “cellular” mineral levels. When your blood is low in minerals, your self-healing system will transport minerals to the blood from your bones or other tissue, which then causes even more cellular mineral deficiencies. Why? Because your blood nourishes all the cells in the body; so, keeping the blood as rich, with minerals and other nutrients, as possible, is a top priority in this self-healing system.

Another overlooked factor is whether you have the minerals required for cardiovas cular function; because erectile dysfunction is also associated with poor blood flow.

For example, Zinc deficiency

is associated with hardening of the arteries, which increases blood pressure, and both are causes of erectile dysfunction, as well as increased risk for strokes and aneurysms.

So, if you have not kept your blood free from excess fat, trans-fats, toxins, drug residues, chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants, you make thick, toxic blood.

How well does the water flow in your home plumbing system when it is full of thick, toxic sludge? Same difference. This is why erectile function often accompanies the development of arteriosclerosis.

So, the second step is a Clinical Nutrition Analysis of the Laboratory Report from testing your blood chemistry, which is beneficial to identify, not mineral levels, but what is needed to clear these toxins, so it may return to a healthy consistency, pressure, and blood flow.

Another cause is imbalanced hormone production. If your glands are not producing sufficient DHEA, Testosterone or other hormones, then even with sufficient minerals to transport them, there is not enough to be transported to

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the cells for healthy function.

Other causes, we can identify and address if they apply to you, however, the above two steps is where we want to start. My next article will include female health concerns - causes and solutions such as why some experience menstrual bleeding beyond normal, what leads to endometriosis and breast/uterine cancer, etc.

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2. All such claims will be filed with the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District at Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., Attn: Colin B. Mielke, 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Arapahoe Lake Public Park District from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT Published in The Villager First Publication: August 4, 2022 Last Publication: August 11, 2022 Legal # 10835 ___________________________ NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT/ FINAL SETTLEMENT ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT POOL/WADER RESURFACING Notice is hereby given that at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, Arapahoe Lake Public Park District shall make final payment to Supply Station, LLC in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and

for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced Project.

1. Any person, individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust limited liability company, partnership, association or other legal entity that has an unpaid claim against the Project for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or the subcontractor may, at any time up to and including the time of such final settlement for the work contracted to be done, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2. All such claims will be filed with the Arapahoe Lake Public Park District at Seter & Vander Wall, P.C., Attn: Colin B. Mielke, 7400 E. Orchard Road, Suite 3300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.

3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Arapahoe Lake Public Park District from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ARAPAHOE LAKE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT Published in The Villager First Publication: August 4, 2022 Last Publication: August 11, 2022 Legal # 10836 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Kerry Roy Davis, Deceased Case Number 2022PR227 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 November 28, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Rhonda Livingston 6555 Jordan Road Centennial, CO 80111 303-956-1941 Email: we4liv@aol.com Published in The Villager First Publication: July 28, 2022 Last Publication: August 11, 2022 Legal # 10830 ___________________________

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Colorado Statewide

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY CONCERTS AT CHERRY CREEK LAKE

Denver’s only waterfront event center. The two-level Lake House hosts weddings and corporate events inside, on the outside deck and on the sand. A nautically themed bar-“The Pub” offers a full bar with seating beneath a shaded deck overlooking the lake. Open Tuesdays-Sunday.

AUG. 11, That Eighties Band; AUG. 17, Homeslice; AUG. 18, Wash Park Band; AUG. 24, Citizen Dan (Steely Dan); AUG. 25, Dotsero Band; AUG. 31, TBA; SEPT. 9, Live Your Lyrics - A Musical gathering to promote Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Info and tickets online for concerts through SEPT. 9 at www.pbcherrycreek. com/ pb-events. Also equipment rentals.

CURTIS ARTS MOBILE CONCERT SERIES

AUG. 11, 18, 25 6 p.m. FREE musical events featuring four bands playing at various Greenwood Village parks every Thursday in August. Each week features a unique style of music. Food trucks available. AUG. 11, Elle Michelle & the Bluegrass Boys at Village Greens Park; AUG. 18, Michael Friedman Band at Westlands Park and AUG. 25, The Goonies at Curtis Park. Info: 303-7971779. Bring a blanket.

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JULY 27-AUG. 13. 14 training camp workouts-Open to the public.

Start at 10 a.m. UCHealth Training Center, 13665 E. Broncos Parkway, Englewood. Free parking lots open at 8 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. Food trucks available. Training Camp: Sat. July 30, tickets required. Free tickets thru Ticketmaster, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

AUG. 13, 7 p.m. Preseason opener vs.

Cowboys at Empower Field.

OPEN HOUSE: ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF & ARAPAHOE COUNTY CORONER

AUG. 13, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free Pancake Breakfast hosted by Sheriff Tyler Brown and Coroner Dr. Kelly Lear.

13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial.

Many activities including: Coroner’s facility tours & Maggot Art, K-9 demo & mounted patrol horses, South Metro Fire Rescue, SWAT & Bomb Squad, Sheriff’s Office History Tours and more.

17 MILE HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

AUG. 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Musical program Wagons West, featuring pastimes from the 1800s by Suzie and Gary. Free Event but registration is required. Visit arapahoegov. com/17milehouse Event at 8181 S. Parker Rd., Centennial.

AURORA REPUBLICAN FORUM

AUG. 14, fundraiser for County Candidates at Steve Grove’s Ranch.

Hosted by Cherry Creek Republican Women (CCRW); Aurora Republican Forum (ARF) and Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club (ACRBC). RSVP: https:///secure. anedot.com/arapahoe-countyrepublicans/22countywide fundraiser

ENGLEWOOD LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE AFTER HOURS NETWORK- Englewood Chamber EVENT

AUG. 17, 5-7 p.m. at Brewability, 3445 S Broadway, Englewood. Craft beer, pizza, live music, craft nights, dancing and more. RSVP to Englewood Chamber.

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AUG. 18 at Fossil Trace Golf Course. Info: contact Lindsey@my englewoodchamber.com

ENGLEWOOD CHAMBER FRIDAY COFFEE NETWORK

AUG. 19, 8-9 A.M. Mayflower Congregational Church, 3001 S Acoma St., Englewood. RSVP.

26TH ANNUAL RACE FOR RESEARCH

AUG. 21. Sponsored by Cancer League of Colorado at Washington Park. Run, Walk, or Crawl. The timed 5K walk/run kicks off with the Kids Fun Run for kids 12 and under. Post- race Expo to enjoy a free pancake breakfast, a free craft beer in the Beer Garden, and dance to the live band Look Both Ways. Expo booths and a Kid Zone where they can ride the kiddie tain and play games with clowns. RSVP: cancerleague4r@ gmail.com. bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

AUGUST 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by Cherry Hills Village Police Department at the Joint Public Safety Facility.

Officers give tours of the Facility, showcase of police vehicles such as traffic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and community service vehicles as well as fire trucks from South Metro Fire Authority. Festivities include face painting, Papa John’s Pizza and Kona Shaved Ice.Info: contact Officer John-Norman Flaum at iflaum@ cherryillsvillage.com

MS. COLORADO SENIOR AMERICA DEADLINE AUG. 22

Don’s miss your chance to wear the crown and represent Colorado. Not a beauty contest, but an event to honor ladies who have reached the “Age of Elegance”. At least 60 years young: Apply before AUG. 22 to be in the OCT. 9 Pageant. Contact Rene Green at 720-384-6249 or renemcsap@gmail. com. Website is ColoSrAmerica.com

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ROCKIES

AUG. 23, 6 p.m., South Metro Denver area - Lone Tree Arts Center. A network of skilled influencers focused on the advancement of liberty. Registration open. Questions: Mason Stefancic, mason@leadershipprogram.org Six other seminars in other areas of Denver and the state.

2022 MORGAN ADAMS CONCOURS d’ ELEGANCE

AUG. 27, 6-10 p.m. at TAC Air at Centennial Airport, Englewood.

Hanger party to benefit The Morgan Adams Foundation. View a collection of historically significant airplanes, cars, and motorcycles, including modern jets and supercars. Aerial demonstration, silent & live auction, treats from Denver restaurants. Tickets: 303-758-2130.

SEPT. 8 - Lone Tree Golf Club. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: 303-795-0142.

“TAPS” COLORADO CELEBRITY CLASSIC

SEPT. 10, 5 p.m. Denver Songwriter Show & Dinner at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. Featuring singer/songwriters Frank Myers, Anthony Smith, Wynn Varbel, Brice Long & Jimmy Nichols. Prime rib dinner prepared by the Coors cowboys.

Meet TAPS Founder & President Bonnie Carroll. Silent auction www. taps.org/colorado

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SEPT. 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roses accepted from 6:30-10 a.m. Take blooming roses from your garden to display without the formality of a judged rose show. Vases provided.

Speakers and panels from 1-3 p.m.

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SHILOH HOUSE BOOTS & BOWTIES

SEPT. 17, 5-8:30 p.m. 2022 Gala in Castle Rock. Premier fundraiser to serve youth & families impacted by drama, abuse, family crisis and neglect. Info: Adam Robe. arobe@ shilohouse.net

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & FIREARMS PARTY

SEPT. 17, 7:30 a.m. - breakfast; 8:15 a.m. Safety Instruction 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start; 11:30 .m. lunch, keynote, live auction, cocktails & cigars. Sponsored by Independence Institute. Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E County Road 30, Bennett, CO. RSVP: Mary Goodley at maryg@i2i.org

COLORADO CHRISTIAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE

“Take Delight in the Lord.” SEPT. 30.

7 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Infinity Park Event Center, Glendale. Keynote Speaker: James Barthel, MBA, Founder & former CE O of Metals Treat meant LLC, a National Company. Info: ccballiance.org

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