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Improved water safety could save lives Swim school business owners give tips for keeping kids safe this summer BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Gov. Jared Polis sits at his desk June 7 in the state Capitol building to sign a bill aimed at addressing bullying policy among PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD school districts in the state.

Anti-bullying law signed, two years after boy’s suicide State law to change school bullying policy is enacted in name of two teens BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After Jack Padilla, a freshman at Cherry Creek High School, took his own life in February 2019, his father, Rick Padilla, made it his mission to make a difference in the lives of youths who face mental health challenges. Along with experiencing depres-

sion, Jack Padilla had dealt with bullying at school and on social media. In western Colorado, a Montrose teenager named Caitlyn Haynes died by suicide in 2015. She, too, experienced bullying. Both teens’ families pushed for a bill in the state Legislature called “Jack and Cait’s Law,” a proposal that hopes to change how schools address bullying. On June 7, Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill in a ceremony with the Padilla and Haynes families standing alongside him. The families were “trying to make meaning of tragedy and dif-

ficulty,” and they turned their loss into an effort that can help others, Polis said at the ceremony. The Colorado Department of Education had already written a “model bullying prevention and education policy” in recent years to provide guidance to school districts developing their own bullying prevention policies. But the state’s model policy was not required to be adopted by any local education agency — rather, school districts are only encouraged to follow the state’s policy, Rick Padilla said. SEE BULLYING, P10

Here’s something parents might not know: Drowning is responsible for more deaths among children aged 1-4 than any other cause except congenital anomalies, or birth defects. “Drowning doesn’t look like drowning the way it’s portrayed in the movies,” said Lindsey Talaga, owner of the Goldfish Swim School Centennial East location. “Drowning is actually often silent with no frantic waving or yelling.” The process of drowning can begin in mere seconds. That’s why it’s important to take precautions around pools and other bodies of water where kids swim and play. Talaga and Wendy Skaalerud, owner of the Big Blue Swim School’s Centennial location, shared some tips to keep families safe as summer break begins.

Drowning a common emergency Every day, on average, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, two are children aged 14 or younger.

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‘Painting Positivity’ mural perks up Castle Rock New downtown mural aims to inspire unity, positivity and hope BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Downtown Castle Rock recently got a little brighter with the unveiling of a new mural aimed at lightening everyone’s day while adding more art to the town. With a goal to bring more positivity into the community through art, the town’s Public Art Commission and the Castle Rock Artist Cooperative teamed up to start adding more art throughout downtown. The latest effort is the mural at 407 Wilcox St. at the Fort CPA Group building. The mural — said to encourage unity — positivity and hope, became reality after the commission issued a call for mural project ideas in March last year. Artists were invited to submit a proposal to provide a large-scale work of art using the theme, “Painting Positivity.” After receiving more than 70 entries, judges selected the concept created by artists Emma Gottschalk and Josh Eller. During the ribboncutting ceremony to officially mark the completion of the project, Gottschalk said the concept and design goes toward her true belief in the power of art. “I am so honored,” she said. “As we worked on painting this, it was awesome to hang out here and have members of the community stop by and talk to us. It was tiring and exhausting to finish it but was so much fun.” Gottschalk and Eller have nearly a decade of combined experience in fine art, mural production, and graphic design. Castle Rock Councilmember Caryn Johnson said the mural is a testament to the concept that “we are stronger together.” Nick Lucey, of the Castle Rock Artist Cooperative, said art is the heart and soul of a community’s downtown. With all the negativity and

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issues brought about during COVID, Lucey said the positivity message is important right now. “This mural hits the right note,” he said. “I appreciate the town being so open to art. This is going to be a great place to take selfies and reflect.” Following the dedication, Mayor Jason Gray said he is proud Castle Rock continues to place an emphasis on introducing art to downtown. “Whether you like the art or not, it’s important to have,” Gray said. “It’s really a testament to Castle Rock that art really matters. They say words matter, so does art. It really is a great art piece. Right now, positivity is a perfect message.” In Castle Rock, the Public Art Commission works to acquire art for public buildings and parks. The group aims to create community vibrancy with art reflecting the town’s charm, heritage, and beauty. “The Public Art Commission believes that art is a powerful force for

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STEM shooter testifies against second suspect Testimony in trial of Devon Erickson is switch from earlier claims BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In his second day of testimony, an admitted shooter in the STEM School Highlands Ranch attack reversed the story he told immediately following the attack on May 7, 2019. Alec McKinney, while testifying in the trial against Devon Erickson on June 9, relayed a version of events that alleged Erickson propelled the deadly shooting into action. “It was (Erickson’s) fault the entire time,” McKinney said during his testimony. “Just in that first interview I wasn’t being completely honest.” McKinney pleaded guilty to dozens of charges in 2020 and was sentenced to life in prison with a chance of parole after 40 years. During cross examination, Erickson’s defense team implied that McKinney had changed his story in the hopes of getting a reduced sentence. Erickson faces similar charges to

McKinney, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and arson. Opening statements in the case began May 27 and the trial was set to last into late June. Julia Stancil, one of Erickson’s attorneys, questioned McKinney about his understanding of the Juveniles Convicted as Adults Program, which allows juvenile offenders to get a chance at being released earlier than their initial sentence. McKinney, who was 16 at the time of the shooting, acknowledged that he knew the program was a possibility for him but said that wasn’t the reason for his change in story. Instead, McKinney said he was telling this version of events because he was sober and under oath. During his testimony, McKinney, now 18, also contradicted earlier statements to police and medical staff that he heard voices in his head the day of the shooting and was homicidal. “The majority of what I said wasn’t truthful,” McKinney said about his statements from 2019. In response to questions from Stancil, McKinney said he knew that in order for someone to be eligible for the juvenile early release program, they cannot have a serious mental health disorder, they SEE STEM TRIAL, P5

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Alpine Chorale finds a road home

t’s difficult to imagine the challenge that an artist faces when they’re used to rehearsing and performing as part of a group, and suddenly find themselves in a situation where they must work on COMING their craft alone. ATTRACTIONS That’s the situation orchestras and choirs faced all over the country, and the Denver-metro area’s Alpine Chorale is no exception. The Chorale — based in Arvada, but Clarke Reader made up of people from Lakewood, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Thornton, Centennial, Denver, Golden, Northglenn and more — normally has about 70 members, but the challenges members faced practicing by themselves or via zoom proved extremely dispiriting for many. “It was tough at first for everyone, but we were determined to move ahead with our singers and not take a break, like so many groups did,” said Dr. David Farwig, the chorale’s artistic director. “It’s worth the time and effort, and it has been a lot of effort to keep the group together. We’re down to about 45 members, but the people who stuck with it have really committed.” That commitment has paid off.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the group has done two virtual performances — one around Christmas and the other a spring celebration — but now it’s gearing up to kick off the summer with a free performance at McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St. in Olde Town Arvada, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 13. The title of the performance is “Our Road Home: Emerging from the Pandemic,” and its aim is to create a feeling of returning to the comfort of the familiar and honoring those who helped each of us get through the pandemic, said Christa Geyer, the chorale’s executive director. “I really hope people come away with those feelings from hearing the pieces,” she said. “There’s a lot of meaning to the pieces that have been chosen, and we hope everyone feels renewed that hears it.” Following the McIlvoy concert, the Alpine Chorale will resume its regular performance schedule, which kicks off in the autumn. The Alpine Chorale performs a different series of songs (running the gamut from classical and Celtic to Broadway and pop) three times a year. As if to make up for lost time, plans are eagerly being made for the 2021-22 season, which Geyer and Farwig hint will include some exciting collaborations. “It’s been extraordinary hearing

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Saturday, July 10, highlights the work of six artists — Jonathan Hils, Barbara Sorensen, Blair Vaughn-Gruler, Lee Heekin, Brigan Gresh and Melana Bontrager — and how they explore the conflict between the titular impulses. According to provided information, the artists’ mediums and styles vary wildly, but each work is thoughtful in its execution and in the conversation it inspires. Visit the exhibit in person or via the online gallery at www.walkerfineart.com. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Flying Lotus at Red Rocks For me, the music made by Steven Ellison (better known as Flying Lotus) lives in my head. That’s because I think it sounds best being contained in the listener’s ears by headphones — it’s intimate and disorienting in a way that a great deal of hip-hop and electronic music often isn’t. But that doesn’t mean it won’t breathe wonderfully in the majesty of Red Rocks. You might know the musician from his work with some of the best artists of the last 20-plus years, including Thom Yorke, Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu. Recently he’s really immersed himself in film and anime, and his latest — the soundtrack for the Netflix series “Yasuke” — is one of his strongest yet. Flying Lotus will be stopping by the famous amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 17. Get tickets at www.redrocksonline. com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture apears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com. SEPTEMBER 26,

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Alec McKinney, 18, testifies on June 8 during the trial against Devon Erickson. COURTESY OF 18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ONLINE COURTROOM

evil domestic terrorist … I think their testimony carries some value,” he said. One thing that stood out to Castillo about McKinney’s testimony is the extent of the plan for the day of the attack. McKinney said no one in the room was supposed to survive. “Had (Kendrick) made any other decision, his death would have happened regardless,” Castillo said. “We wish there were different options and he could save his life, but he saved

so many people.” McKinney’s new testimony While being questioned by the prosecution, McKinney told an entirely new version of events than what was conveyed to police immediately following the shooting. On that day, May 7, 2019, both alleged shooters said McKinney had forced Erickson to participate. There were also two videos filmed by McKinney that day that appeared to depict him forcing Erickson

to consume cocaine and pry open a gun case to retrieve the firearms used in the attack. In his latest telling of the events, however, McKinney said those videos were staged and that he took multiple videos until one felt convincing enough. Other evidence the defense has used to indicate that McKinney was bullying Erickson into participating includes social media and text messages from McKinney. Now, McK-

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For families in financial need — or those just facing a difficult time mentally — the Cherry Creek School District offers resources that can help during this summer break. The school district has also partnered with a local health care organization to provide vaccine shots at Overland High School. Here’s a look at how to access those resources. Free summer meals The school district is offering free meals during June and July for students across the district, according to the district website. Students will receive a hot lunch and breakfast for the next day. Fridays will include breakfast and lunch for the weekend, the website says. The summer meals are provided at the following schools: • Belleview Elementary • Highline Elementary

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‘What challenges are you willing to endure?’ Cherokee Trail graduates reflect on finding meaning, voices BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

radford Heap remembers being a “nervous, awkward eighth-grader,” terrified to enter high school, he told the crowd. He recalled other students laughing at his name when it came up in class years ago. But eventually, he grew to like the uniqueness of being Bradford. At some point, high-schoolers have all been that scared kid, Heap said. But fighting to overcome life’s obstacles is worth it, he told fellow students at Cherokee Trail High School’s June 8 commencement ceremony.

“The things that resonate the most (are) the people you meet, memories you make and the decisions” that make you who you are, Heap said. Heap lamented that the coronavirus pandemic occupied students’ lives for so long, and he chose to focus on a positive: the different paths forward that students are taking after graduation. “Always ask yourself: What challenges are you willing to endure for success?” Heap said. Later in the event, two students performed “Read All About It” by Emeli Sandé, a song that included the lyrics: “You’ve got the words to change a nation, but you’re biting your tongue — you’ve spent a lifetime stuck in silence, afraid you’ll say something wrong.” The song implores people not to be afraid to find their voice. The song continues: “It’s about time we got some airplay of our version of events.”

A student performs “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac at Cherokee Trail High School’s PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD June 8 commencement ceremony.

A student poses for a photo at Cherokee Trail High School’s graduation ceremony, held at Stutler Bowl Stadium at Cherry Creek High School.

Students laugh amid the crowd moving its cap tassels as a symbol of graduating.

A student smiles as she receives her diploma cover at Cherokee Trail’s graduation ceremony.

A student performs the song “Read All About It” by Emeli Sandé at Cherokee Trail’s graduation ceremony.

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SAFETY FROM PAGE 1

Among children aged 1-14, fatal drowning remains the secondleading cause of unintentional, injury-related death — behind motor vehicle crashes, the CDC says. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency-department care for nonfatal submersion injuries, according to the CDC. ‘Never swim alone’ Never swim alone, Talaga said. Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket, especially when swimming in lakes and oceans where water conditions can be uncertain and

unpredictable, she added. “Designate a water guardian who keeps a vigilant eye on the swimmers, and be sure to change guardians every 30 minutes so he/ she is alert and refreshed,” Talaga said. Always keep a watchful eye on children and remember that “lifeguards are not babysitters,” Skaalerud said. “In a busy pool, lifeguards are watching so many swimmers, they could miss a struggling child. Parents need to always, always be watching a child near or in the water,” Skaalerud added. Talk through rules Talaga recommends parents talk to their kids about water safety and establish family rules and expectations. “Rules like no running, no div-

ing in shallow water and no dunking are important, and you can create additional rules specific to your children and their swim abilities, like no swimming in the deep end, or breaks every hour,” Talaga said. Parents should instruct children to always jump into the pool — never dive, Skaalerud said. Learn CPR Talaga advises parents to get CPR-certified. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and is a lifesaving technique that’s useful in emergencies, such as a heart attack or near drowning. “Being prepared — and trained — for an emergency is one of the best water safety tips out there. At least one person in your family should be CPR-certified, with res-

cue breathing,” Talaga said. “It’s a relatively quick and easy class, and it’s offered by community centers and other local groups. It could save a life.” About businesses Big Blue Swim School celebrated the opening of its Centennial pool, a franchise location, on May 17. Goldfish Swim School Centennial East opened in May, and its first day of swim lessons and water safety instruction was May 18. Goldfish Swim School Centennial East is also a franchise location. Goldfish Swim School Centennial East sits at 6340 S. Parker Road in Aurora, just outside of east Centennial. Big Blue Swim School Centennial is located at 20153 E. Smoky Hill Road in Centennial.

Freedom brings responsibility This Independence Day, give our streams a break. Not only are personal fireworks a fire danger, but also, their waste poses a threat to our waterways when not disposed of properly. Summer days in Colorado often bring flashing rain and thunderstorms that quickly wash away waste on streets and parking lots, sending them straight to the nearest stream. What isn’t collected and thrown away after the celebration may be gone before you know it. Take the time this holiday and clean up after yourself. Local stormwater agencies are teaming up to bring you this message. We take this so seriously that we posted this ad rather than send you more garbage in the mail. One thing is clear: our creeks, rivers and lakes depend on you.

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IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP Suicide is complex and almost always has multiple causes, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. That can include mental illnesses, which are treatable, the foundation says. Suicide is preventable, the National Association of School Psychologists says. Suicidal thoughts can be reduced with proper mental health support and treatment, according to the foundation. If you are in need of mental health help, call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 — or text TALK to 38255 — to talk to a professional. For help en español, 1-888-628-9454. Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar inglés si usted necesita ayuda. Cuando usted llama al número 1-888-628-9454, su llamada se dirige al centro de ayuda de nuestra red disponible más cercano.

BULLYING FROM PAGE 1

“That has resulted, in my opinion, in a patchwork of policies across the state,” Padilla said. Now, the new law named after Jack Padilla and Caitlyn Haynes —

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officially called state House Bill 211221 — requires that school districts adopt certain aspects of the state’s policy, Padilla said. Making changes Colorado’s bullying prevention

model policy was first published on the Colorado Department of Education’s website in July 2019 and is required to be updated every three years. Jack and Cait’s Law requires that the model policy “clearly differenti-

Yoga in the Park Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com.

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Gov. Jared Polis signs a bill intended to change how schools address bullying. Behind him, from left: John Padilla, Jack Padilla’s older brother; Rick Padilla, Jack’s father; Jeanine Padilla, Jack’s mother; state Rep. Mary Young, a Democrat of Greeley; and state PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD Sen. Don Coram, a Republican of Montrose.

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Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com.

Monday, June 21st, 6:30-8pm – Celebrating the Summer Solstice (Willow Creek Trail) Wednesday, June 23rd, 7-8:30pm – A Walk Under the Full “Strawberry Moon” (Bluffs Regional Park) Saturday, July 10th, 9-11am – Small Animals of the Prairie - Snakes, Turtles and More (Bluffs Regional Park) Sunday, July 18th, 10-11:30am – A Geocaching Treasure Hunt (Bluffs Regional Park) Friday, July 23rd, 7:30-9pm – A Walk Under the Full “Buck Moon” (Bluffs Regional Park)

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Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities for kids. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

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Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more at SchweigerRanch.org.

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ate between a conflict and bullying and between harassment and bullying,” according to the law’s text. That’s important because some school districts classify what would otherwise be bullying as “student conflict,” Rick Padilla said. The new law also requires the state’s model policy to “clarify the role of cyberbullying during online instruction, which may occur on or off school property.” Another change pays more mind to the emotional damage students can cause. Public schools are required to submit annually a written report to their district’s board of education about the “learning environment,” and that report must include violations such as incidents of bullying. Under the new law, behavior that creates a threat of emotional harm — not just physical harm — to students is included in the types of violations that must be reported. Despite the emotional harm that bullying can cause through social media, if a parent were to raise the issue with a school, officials would probably say they can’t control it, Padilla said. “Well, if you look on Snapchat, if you look on Instagram, if you follow this stuff, you can intervene,” Padilla added.

‘The bully and the bullied’ After Jack Padilla’s death, Rick Padilla was unsatisfied with an investigation by local authorities. Currently, families have no recourse or ability to appeal the handling of a bullying incident to higher powers without taking legal action, Padilla said. If a principal classifies an incident as school conflict, and a family wants to appeal the situation up to superintendent level or to the school board or, if desired, to the state level, that’s an option Padilla wants them to have. He’s pushing for that ability to be added in the 2022 revision to the state’s model policy. Jack and Cait’s Law requires that the state use a “stakeholder process” when updating the model policy — and that the process include participation by the parents of students who have been bullied. “Between now and 2022, we’re going to spend time and go through the state’s model bullying prevention policy line by line to come up with really substantive changes,” Padilla said. He added that he feels that revision effort will reduce suicide rates. Last year, Padilla pushed for a similar proposal to the recently passed law, but the bill didn’t see success as the coronavirus pandemic consumed last spring’s legislative work. “What’s really important to us with this bill is this is really a mental health issue,” Padilla said. Padilla wants more resources to help “the bully and the bullied,” he said. Students who bully need counseling instead of being suspended for two weeks and then coming back to continue the problem, he added. Bolstering mental health resources is a goal he and other stakeholders plan on addressing partly via the state model bullying policy. “We have to take a different approach to this,” Padilla said.

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ou might think being chosen to speak at a high school graduation ceremony would be a welcome opportunity, espeQUIET cially for someone who is filled with DESPERATION opinions and loves the English language. No, I was mortified and begged them to reconsider. The one I gave might have been the worst high school graduation Craig Marshall speech in history. Smith It was humorless, for one thing, and veined with seriosity. That night, inside a ninetydegree gymnasium with humidity outside close to it, flashed before my eyes when I read, “Ousted California principal escorted off campus after graduation speech.” Ben Nakamura, former principal at Stagg High School in Stockton, Calif., “focused more on his grievances with the school district than

the students he was meant to send off in the world,” the article read. I made the same mistake by focusing on myself instead of the group in green gowns sitting behind me, or the parents in front of me who had made sacrifices on behalf of their children, and demonstrated inordinate patience with the menu of problems many teenagers face. The word “ceremony” gives me a pain. Defined as a “ritualistic event with a purpose,” a graduation ceremony is usually a dull affair with too much pomp for me. The ritualistic event with a purpose I am in favor of is called “lunch.” Not the ones with robes and mortarboards. If you’re wondering where a mortarboard gets its name, it comes from the board brickmasons use to hold mortar. They slip, slide, look silly, and come with tassels you’re supposed to move from the right to the left once you’ve graduated. Then what? For some reason,

you’re expected to throw the mortarboard in the air. “Student loses sight in one eye from mortarboard incident.” I should have opened with a joke. “Why did the teacher marry the janitor?” “Because he swept her off her feet.” But I didn’t. Believe it or not, I’d like to do it all over — a Mulligan — and try my best not to be so profound (i.e., pretentious) and avoid clichés like the plague. I’d say something about the teachers too. I don’t know how they do it. Or why. The pay is low, the disrespect high. “Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?” The story goes that the script of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” took six days to write. It has its moments. The scene in the Art Institute is the best. The film’s overall theme seems to be that high school is the enemy. Likewise, the overall theme of “The Breakfast Club.” Both movies were written and directed by John Hughes.

High school isn’t the enemy. Neither are the principals nor the teachers. The bullies are. If I were given the opportunity to give my speech over, I’d name the names of the bullies and the ones they bullied. That would be something, wouldn’t it? But there’s a hitch and it’s a big one. The gymnasium is gone, the school is gone, and a third of my classmates are gone. A few died in the war. The speech I gave was years and years ago in an Ohio high school that has since been closed because of low enrollment. I’d close with a joke. Maybe what Charles Schulz said. “Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.” Class of 2021, good luck. You’ll need it. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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ou can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the WINNING people all of the WORDS time.” — Falsely attributed to Abraham Lincoln When I researched this famous quote, I found some interesting facts, great insights about its origin, and who may have uttered Michael Norton some version of this for the very first time. Up until this week, I had always attributed this quote to our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. With increased frequency, it seems that many of us these days are finding out that we may have been fooled or misinformed about lots of things over the years. Maybe even in very recent history. Perhaps even today. If we see it, it must be true. If we read it, it must be fact. If we hear it from a reliable source, it must be

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indisputable. If it appears on social media, there must be no doubt about its authenticity. “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story” — Falsely attributed to Mark Twain Sadly, many of us now filter everything we see, hear, read, or experience through the lens of potentially being duped. Our trusted sources are no longer trustworthy. Opinions have become facts. And no longer is it just the deemed famously important politicians, celebrities, athletes, and others who previously held the title of influencer, it is anyone and everyone propagating misinformation or disinformation to further an agenda or action whether that agenda or action is good or evil. It used to be that we could easily discern the difference between the good guys and the bad guys. Books, TV shows, comic books, movies, and plays all clearly depicted good versus evil, right versus wrong, up versus down, and nighttime versus daytime. Today we count on posts, memes, ads, apps, and ads on apps to provide that same guidance. The legitimacy of what is being said and

received has everything to do with priority and agenda propagation and nothing to do with reality. The validity of what we see, hear, read, or experience is determined by our threshold of hope or fear in that very moment. Somewhere along the way I heard this one, “The problem with quotes on the internet is that it is hard to validate their authenticity.” — Abraham Lincoln (Anonymous). Think about that one for a minute. As a society, how funny have we become? And it’s not only ha-ha funny, as there are some tremendously amazing comedians among us, but it is also strange funny with stories so outrageous that we just might be led to believe that Abraham Lincoln really did make a quote about the internet. The thing is this, the horse has left the barn, the train has left the station, and there is a good chance that neither horse nor train is ever coming back to the barn or the station. For those of you familiar with my column you may be asking yourself, “What pessimist wrote this trash and what did you do with my

forever optimist?” Well, stay with me because here it comes. You already know everything you need to know about right and wrong, good and evil, up and down, and night and day. No one must tell you the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. You don’t have to “log in” to “be in” the know, you already know. The only two things you really need are already within you, and they are approximately 18 inches apart. That is the distance between your heart and your head. All you need to do is connect the dots. Are you letting other’s truths get in the way of your real-world story? Is your desire to live in hope greater than your tolerance for fear? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com. And when we can learn to discern the truth, connecting the last few inches between our heart and our head, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager, and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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Pride Month brings a time to increase mindfulness

his column has nothing directly to do with race, politics, religion or beliefs. Phew! It does, however, have everything to do with being good neighbors. The only agenda I have is for all of us to be continually GUEST improve to proCOLUMN vide a considerate Colorado community. I do not have lived experience as a person whose identity is in the minority. Today, I write as a cisgender (meaning I identify as Linda Newell the same gender as I was assigned at birth), heterosexual woman. I am a mother, sister, friend and ally of those who identify differently than me. Like you, I just want to see Colorado as a place where we have respect for each other and live the lives we want to live. It’s Pride Month in our country, when we celebrate and recognize

diversity in sexual orientation or gender identity. What a perfect time to talk about how we talk respectfully with and about our LGBTQIA2S (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit) friends and families and why it’s so important. For those of us who identify or express ourselves as heterosexual and cisgender, labels may not seem important. We go about the activities of our lives with little to no care or notice about what we call ourselves, how we show up at school or work or who’s looking at us in the grocery store. Yes, we may be carrying with us some other issues of self-consciousness or insecurity at times, but we’re in the norm. Most people look like us and identify similarly. But for those of the LGBTQIA2S community, it is not always as comfortable to express themselves and other challenges. For example, in Colorado and nationally, bullying and suicide rates are higher for children and adults

LEARN MORE A Guide to Gender Identity Terms: npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/ gender-identity-pronouns-expressionguide-lgbtq What to Know About Gender Pronouns: medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/gender-pronouns Queering Our Vocabulary: medium. com/@florence.ashley/queeringour-vocabulary-a-not-so-shortintroduction-to-lgbtqia2s-language997ca6c8b657 who identify LGBTQIA2S. Suicide rates trend high as well. The question is what are we doing to contribute or prevent that? Whatever it is, it’s clearly not enough. Over the last year, there’s been much-needed attention to race and how everyone can be more conscious and inclusive with our neighbors of all races and ethnicities. Pride Month is a great reminder for us everyone to honor how people want to be identified. It’s

also a good time to increase mindfulness about our cultural differences and then learn how to better support each other. I’ve listed some initial resources below if you’re curious. Whether you know it, like it, or love it, we are all living in a community with people who identify in myriad ways. Isn’t it time to accept people just as they are and how they want to live? As long as a person isn’t harming another, what is it our business anyway? And by being a welcoming and supportive neighbor, maybe we can make some friends or even save a life. Happy Pride, Colorado! Former Colorado state senator, now with a master’s in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology, Linda Newell is a writer, speaker, facilitator, and conflict/ DEI consultant. Senlindanewell@ gmail.com, www.lindanewell.org, www.senlindanewell.com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell or @TheLastBill on Facebook.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Glad for response So proud that there was a published response to “Super Dad” appearing in your May 27 edition. The response from John Salanitro was spot on. He should be asked to write guest columns. I feel there are many taxpaying citizens who want to voice their opinions but are too afraid because of retaliation. Fear of speaking their mind and heart after careful searching of one’s soul and conscience. Fear of being labeled/ categorized. As the saying goes: “If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything.” In our current culture, my fear is that we are drifting away from the societal morals “trusts” that keep America protected as a civilized free nation. Here is a simple truth I remember from driver’s education back in public school as a 15-year-old. The instructor taught that your driver’s license is a societal trust. Drivers are trusting that you will follow traffic safety requirements, just as you are expecting others to do the same for you and your loved ones. Let’s pray that America stays strong to its Constitution so that we may continue to be the free nation that reflects the best in humanity not the worst. Bruce Robinson Centennial Why I will walk My Wind Crest senior living community will hold its second Pride Parade June 24. When a few

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residents and employees met to plan the upcoming parade, it started me thinking. Why is our parade important to me? I researched the history of pride parades and the police attack on patrons of the Greenwich Village Stonewall Inn early on Saturday, June 28, 1969 that incited not just gay people, but people of many sexual orientations who lived nearby. The reaction led to marches by gay people and supporters nationwide. So I asked myself a question. Why am I walking in our parade? Why does this old, white, straight man feel he must participate, plant gay pride flags outside his apartment, encourage others to take part? My answer: I will walk proudly with my neighbors and friends to express my love for others, who may look and act a lot like me or may be so different and unique that I admire and love them for who they are. For the Wind Crest Pride Parade, I will not judge, I will celebrate our diversity and proclaim our humanity. I will be in the Wind Crest parade to show that I am human, that I accept who I am and am proud to accept others for who they are. Everyone is worthy of my love and respect, and human rights matter. Our parade isn’t a protest, it’s our chance to say everyone is valued and loved. Jack Lane Highlands Ranch

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Lee lived a long, healthful, prolific and vibrant life until his passing on May 22, 2021 at age 96. Born of Italian immigrants Emilio Fiorino and Ernestina Tessitore Fiorino in Little Italy, New York City on January 18, 1925, he served with the 204th Combat Engineers in Europe during WWII. After the war, he met the Love of his life, M. Madeleine Turgeon, and married her on September 24, 1949. As a young draftsman, he was selected to draw up safety upgrades for the Empire State Building’s observation deck. Recruited by renowned Denver architect Temple Buell, he moved in 1955 from NYC to Colorado to realize his ambition of becoming a prominent architect himself, and to raise a family in the wide open spaces of the West. In 1965 he designed and built a custom home for his fast growing family near Parker, CO. His several architectural design creations include Denver’s Tiffany Plaza. He retired to Tucson AZ, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in the desert. There he continued his passion for photography and watercolor painting,

receiving several local and national awards for his work. His deep, abiding love and appreciation of music was a hallmark of his life and inspired the same within each of his children. A man of impeccable integrity, he was dearly loved by many and will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Madeleine, their 5 children, Robert, Paul, Michelle, John, and Ted, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association at www.rmdsa.org/ donate, which happens to be located in the Majestic Building that he designed. Celebrations of Life will be held on Saturday July 10th at 2:00 pm in Tucson AZ at the SaddleBrooke Mountain View Ballroom and Sunday July 18th at 4:00 pm in Denver at the Eisenhower Chapel 293 Roslyn St. For more information about Lee or the Celebration of Life go to bit.ly/ EEFiorino.

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Gardening always yields something to be proud of Plum Creek Garden Markets offer flowers, vegetables and herbs for the home-grower BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

ardening is a challenge, yet it is such a satisfying pastime. “Gardening is one giant experiment. But that’s part of the fun of it,” said Keri Luster, manager of Plum Creek Garden Market’s Denver location. “There will be failures and OK, because you’ll learn from those. The key is just to have fun.” During Plum Creek’s off-season, Luster serves as a gardening consultant. “I really like helping people make the world a beautiful place,” Luster said. But not only that, Luster added, “gardening can help you grow as a person. It’s the pride of creating something.” Luster grew up in the gardening industry. Her father owned Groundcovers, which operated for about 40 years in the north University Hills neighborhood. Luster started going to work with her father when she was 12. In 2019, the city of Denver purchased the Groundcovers property and will eventually turn it into a public neighborhood park, Luster said. Gardening can provide you with something to be proud of, Luster said. “It’s hard work, but at the end of the day, you will be satisfied with what you did,” she added. All five of Plum Creek Garden Market’s seasonal pop-up markets opened on late April and are open seven days a week through June. Plum Creek Denver is located at 2150 S. Monaco Pkwy., which is in north Goldsmith. The markets boast more than 700 varieties of plants including perennials, annuals, vegetables, some fruits, herbs and some shrubs; as well as plants in hanging baskets; some accessories such as pots; and bagged goods such as soils, compost and fertilizers. “There were a lot of new gardeners starting to get into it last year because everyone was stuck at home,” said Matt Niemann, who oversees the operations of all five Plum Creek Garden Markets. “People wanted to make their home as beautiful as possible.” An industry goal this year, Niemann added, is to keep all those new gardeners interested in their new-found passion. “And one way to do that is to them be successful,” Niemann said. There’s always something new to learn — whether beginner or expert — and the more time a person spends around plants, the more knowledge that person will absorb,

Matt Niemann discusses the uniqueness of the flowers that bloom on the fuchsia plant. Niemann oversees the operations of all five Plum Creek Garden Markets and the pictured fuchsia is just one of many plants available at this year’s seasonal pop up marPHOTO BY CHRISTY STEADMAN kets.

ABOUT PLUM CREEK GARDENING MARKET Plum Creek Garden Market got its start in Castle Rock in 2013. Today, the garden market’s pop up locations serve five Front Range communities: Castle Rock, Littleton, Erie, Golden and south Denver. Plum Creek Denver is located at 2150 S. Monaco Pkwy. To learn more about Plum Creek Garden Markets, visit https://plumcreekgardenmarket.com Niemann said. “The enjoyment of gardening is in our human nature,” Niemann said. “There is enjoyment in planting something, caring for it and watching it grow.” People love color, so flowers tend to be popular for gardeners, and others enjoy plants that yield something they can eat, such as herbs or vegetables, Niemann said. Every situation is different, he added, but there is always a solution to any problem someone might be having in their gardening endeavor. It’s helpful for many people to visit a gardening center and talk with the experts who can provide all sorts of advice and knowledge, Niemann said. Coupar Lester of Denver’s CoryMerrill neighborhood has been gardening as a homeowner for about 20 years but starting helping his grandmother with her garden when he was a teenager. Lester finds gardening therapeutic and relaxing, and enjoys flowers

Keri Luster, right, manager of Plum Creek Garden Market’s Denver location, and fellow COURTESY PHOTO manager Mary Jane Romero get plants ready for customers to purchase.

because of the color they add to his yard. But he and his wife enjoy cooking, and especially so with fresh ingredients, so Lester’s garden includes a variety of vegetables ranging from tomatoes and cucumbers to squash and peppers, as well as an assortment of herbs such as rosemary, basil, thyme and cilantro. The Lesters even have a peach tree they can harvest. “Gardening will give you a creative outlet to do something outdoors,” Lester said. After all, he added, “Colorado has a lot of wonderful days to be spent outside.”

GROUNDCOVERS GARDENING CONSULTING Keri Luster’s Groundcovers Gardening Consulting can help people with their gardening in a variety of ways, including providing any type of plant advice, lessons on fertilizer, have discussions on different types of soils and can even repair garden features such as a concrete fountain. Groundcovers Gardening Consulting serves the metro-area and can be reached at groundcovers@outlook.com or 720-550-1272.

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John Denver tribute shows set for Lone Tree

inger Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon will perform at 8 p.m. on June 18 and 19 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone SONYA’S Tree. Recognized SAMPLER nationally and internationally as a top John Denver tribute band, they will play Denver’s famous hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Country Roads” and “Sunshine.” Tickets: in-person, $40, $45; Sonya Ellingboe streaming on June 19, $25 individual, $40 household. Face coverings no longer required, nor is social distancing, although masks are encouraged if you are not vaccinated. Lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000. Family art show “It’s All Relative,” an art show by members of Michelle Lamb’s family, will run June 18 to July 4 in the Annex at CORE New Art Space, 6851 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, featuring a variety of styles and disciplines. Readers will recall that Michelle is the artist for the popular mural on the old depot at the Downtown Littleton Light Rail stop. Opening is from 5-10 p.m. on June 18. Open First Friday, July 2, from 5-10 p.m. Parking at rear of gallery. Bees June 21-27 is National Pollinators Week and Arapahoe County Agent Lisa Mason reminds us to recognize the value of bees, bats, wasps, flies, beetles, ants, butterflies, moths and some small reptiles and mammals, as they move pollen from plant to plant. Bees are especially efficient. She write that 75% of more than 240,000 plant species rely on pollinators for reproduction. Now that we can enjoy our gardens, keep this in mind, please, as you make yet another trip to the garden shop! Denver Art Museum “Oracles of the Pink Universe” is the fanciful title for a new exhibit at the Denver Art Museum of works by South African artist

Singer Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon will perform John Denver tribute shows at Lone Tree Arts Center on June 18 and 19. COURTESY PHOTO

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Simphwe Ndzube, which will run through Sept. 12. Go to denverartmuseum.org. Note to artists “Art on the Green,” which started last year at Curtis Park in Greenwood Village, next to the Curtis Art Center at 2349 E. Orchard Road, will take place Sept. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Artists’ booths will be spaced far apart and there will be about 80-90 booths, according to Curtis Art Center Director Chris Stevens. The juried fair will include only Colorado artists and there will be food trucks and local musicians. The fair has partnered with the Women of Steel Studio Tour and buses will take attendees to visit six studios with more than 10 visual artists. Information: Contact Chris Stevens at 303-708-6110 or

And Toto Too Theatre A world premiere of “Fractured Moonlight” by Denver playwright Carrie Printz will kick off a delayed 15th season for And Toto Too Theatre Company on July 8-24, on the lawn at the Colorado Free University Theatre, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Go to andtototoo.org for tickets. Lifetime Achievement Award The Colorado Book Awards presents a Lifetime Achievement Award in History on June 26 to Charles Wilkinson, professor emeritus, for his contributions to Colorado and national literary, history, and legal communities. His name is especially celebrated in the area of American Indian

law and natural resources law. To attend, call 303-894-7951 or visit coloradohumanities.org. This will be an online program where Colorado Book Award winners will read briefly from their works and Charles Wilkinson will speak and read briefly from his work.

Front Porch Concerts The Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, will present a series of Front Porch Concerts on its front plaza, on Wednesday evenings with solo and duet musical jazz acts, in cooperation with Dazzle Jazz. Reserve a table for five ($125, or four ($100) or two ($50). Arvadacenter.org, 720-898-7200, info@arvadacenter.org. See the website for other Arvada Center programming this summer, including the well-done “Million Dollar Quartet.”

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‘Capturing the Beauty of Open Land’ exhibit coming Douglas Land Conservancy allows artists access for plein air painting BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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During the week of June 21-25, about two dozen skilled plein air artists will be able to access private properties in Douglas County, capturing images of pristine conserved land in the county which is not open to the public. Jagged rock formations, distant mountain views, closeup meadows, rich colors and more will fill a gallery afterwards ... On Saturday and Sunday, a large number of paintings will be exhibited and on sale at the White Pavilion, 414 Perry St., Castle Rock (June 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and June 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.) Sales will benefit the Douglas Land Conservancy, formed in 1987 through a citizen initiative, to protect large tracts of land from development for perpetuity. DLC has preserved more than 26,708 acres of open space in Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson counties and is accredited nationally accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and is a certified Land Trust in the State of Colorado. Patti Hostetler is executive director of the Douglas Land Conservancy and is excited to present the

eighth annual exhibit of “Capturing the Beauty of Open Land.” She says they are bringing in “new artists as well as favorites from the past.” Individual artists will each bring their own world view and refined technique for capturing color, weather, rock formations, mood and time of day as they look for the perfect spot to set up an easel and art lovers will be able to take home one-of-a-kind treasures that will become family heirlooms. (Or consider a perfect gift for newlyweds or perhaps a recent graduate, just starting out with a new home.) Some painters will work in watercolor and others in acrylics or oil paints. Some will focus on a close-up image, while others will present a vast expanse ... all have been recognized for their particular skills, so a visit to this exhibit will offer many images and a real treat for any viewer lucky enough to include a visit to the exhibit on the weekend of June 26-27. The 2021 participating artists include: Cliff Austin, Susan Bell, Marilynn Brandenburger, Harold Deist, Joni Emily, Orville Giquiento, Richard Hahn, Carol Hein, Celeste Hodges, Shelley Howard, Buffalo Kaplinski, Julie Kirkland, Janeice Linden, Sheila Marie, Laurel McGuire, Kristen Muench, Rodgers Naylor, Terri Sanchez, Colleen Smith, Karen Storm, Billy Tackett, Pam Valcante and Marilyn Wightman.

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In honor of Father’s Day

ong ago I lived out of a suitcase and performed in a soul band for six years. The band was the Satisfactions, a mix of Midwestern and BACK Washington, D.C. musicians that CHANNEL played one-to-fourweek bookings in nightclubs. We played a half-dozen major cities and many smaller ones — International Falls, Minnesota to the far north; Joplin, Mikkel Kelly Missouri to the south; Camp Springs, Maryland to the east; and Casper, Wyoming to the west. It was a simpler time. I had a suitcase, three suit bags, a tough Jean-Paul Germain gray raincoat and my guitar gear. My one monthly bill was $90 for Blue Cross health insurance. My father was a hospital ad-

ministrator and my mother was a registered nurse and community leader. One promise I knew to keep for them was to never go without health insurance. I made an appointment and secured my own policy before finishing my music degree. Soon thereafter, I jumped at the chance to travel and perform. Night life on the road was loud and jazzy, but I do remember my quietest Christmas ever at the Midway Motor Lodge in Elkhart, Indiana. I remember the eerie lapse of life in the hallways of the deserted motel and the half-present expression of the front desk clerk who drew the short straw to cover Christmas Eve graveyard shift. I chose not to squeeze in a trip home to Albuquerque. So there I sat with a parcel from my parents on the small circular side table in my motel room. I explored the gifts inside. I found something small in folded red holiday wrap-

ping paper at the bottom of the box. Inside the paper was my father’s Naval Aviator Badge from his days flying Douglas A2D planes from an aircraft carrier. I knew how much the Navy meant to him. I was in awe of his service, photos and great stories, but I wasn’t quite sure what to make of this gift. I said my thanks in a holiday phone call back home, where everything was festive and fortissimo. The moments flew by with scant talk of the badge. I put it with my other jewelry, and it has been with me ever since. A few years later, my father — at age 56 — made a fast exit from this world when he fell into a coma because of an undiagnosed brain aneurysm. Weeks after his service, I mentioned the badge in the red wrapping paper at a small gathering. A friend who had heard about this gift softly looked into my eyes and

told me it was his way of telling me I had “earned my wings.” She said he was proud I had finished my degree and was very proud I was on an adventure. Suddenly I felt my heart swell. My thoughts spun in all directions. Every so often, I remove the badge from the paper. I think back and feel his affirmation. I love the confident folds in the paper that reflect how he did most things, especially driving — fast. This paper I cherish has no words on it. And his aviator badge is true treasure. I am amazed how quiet gestures have such lasting power. Here’s to dads everywhere and the many, many ways they show love and support. Happy Father’s Day. Mikkel Kelly is an interim editor at the Englewood office for Colorado Community Media. He is former editor of the Westminster Window and Golden Transcript. Father’s Day will be Sunday, June 20.

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‘Shut away your preconceived notions’ Smoky Hill graduates highlight different cultures, backgrounds BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A notably diverse crowd of students at Smoky Hill High School’s rcommencement ceremony heard from fellow graduates who kept the spotlight on their different walks of life. “How does my culture shape the way I see the world?” asked one of the students during Smoky Hill’s group valedictory address at the June 10 ceremony. It’s a thought that came to mind alongside the question, “What do you want to do in life?” the student said. Another student during the valedictory speeches told the story of her family winning the green card lottery, a program that facilitates immigration to the United States. She shared some words that stuck with her in her life: “Keep peace in your soul … you have overcome everything the world has already thrown at you.” A fourth student’s speech recounted wanting, but struggling, “to love this country.” He spoke of being looked down upon whenever a shooting was committed by a Black or Muslim person.

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astle View senior William Merrick won the 400 meter run in 48.80 and was second in the 800 meters at the Liberty Bell Invitational on June 11-12 at Littleton Public Schools Stadium. The Sabercats finished second to Fountain Fort Carson in the boys team standings while Arapahoe was second behind Denver East in the girls standings. Castle View’s senior MiKayla Dalton won the girls pole vault at 10-6 while Douglas County senior Hailee O’Neill was first in the girls high jump at 5-4.

Kaiya Wilks of Castle View lands in the sand pit after her long jump attempt in preliminary rounds.

Brek Kramer of Castle View easily clears her hurdles in preliminary rounds.

Keaton Cazer of Castle View knocks the bar loose in one of his attempts. Nathaniel Santiago of Castle View leaps over hurdles in preliminary rounds.

Cannon Davis of Douglas County clears his hurdles in preliminary rounds.

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Cherry Creek girls take state in tennis COVID concerns altered tournament structure BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNTIYMEDIA.COM

Cherry Creek won yet another girls state tennis championship on June 12 at the Gates Tennis Center but this one was a little different. Creek, two points ahead of Fairview heading in the final day of the two-day tournament, played strong in the semifinals and finals on the final day and won the championship by 27 points (66-39) over the Knights. It was the fourth straight state girls tennis title for the Bruins and marked their 22nd state crown in the past 23 seasons. Creek has now won 37 girls state tennis championships. Still, this year’s title felt different since the season started later and was shortened among the several changes dictated by COVID concerns. And the state tournament was modified from three days to two days with a new scoring system to tally team points with no playback matches. Cherry Creek, spurred by the disappointment after the 2020 season was canceled, advanced players into six of the seven singles and doubles finals and faced opposition from Fairview in five of the title matches. Creek won all five of those title matches against the Knights and added a sixth title in a No. 4 doubles

Smoky Hill’s Valerie Negin, the 2019 No. 1 singles champion, reacts after winning a point in the June 12 finals against Boulder’s Lily Chitamber. Negin lost the final to Chitamber, 6-7, 6-0, 6-4.

match against Fossil Ridge. Junior Lorena Cedeno, who grew up in Venezuela, captured the No. 2 singles title with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-0 win over Fairview’s Natalie Stone on a hot day at the Gates Tennis Center. Freshman Anika Sharma took the No. 3 singles crown with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Alexis Bernthal of Fairview. Creek won all four doubles titles. Seniors Eliza and Nicole Hill were the No. 1 double champions. Eliza was the No. 2 singles state titlist in 2019 and Nicole took the 2019 No. 3 SEE TENNIS, P25

Anika Sharma of Cherry Creek captured the No. 3 singles championship on June 12 PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Fairview’s Alexis Bernthal.

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Cherry Creek’s No. 2 singles player Lorena Cedeno won the state championship on PHOTO BY JIM BENTON June 12 with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Fairview’s Natalie Stone.

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singles title. Halley Mackierman and Anna Fusaris gave Creek the No. 2 doubles title as they secured their third straight state doubles titles. Both players are seniors. Creek senior Victoria Moldovan teamed with freshman Jiselle Boker to win at No. 3 doubles and senior Ella Barclay and junior Vivienne Bersin won at No. 4 doubles. Boulder’s Lily Chitambar, who beat Creek’s Jaque Pearsall in the semifinals, won the No. 1 singles championship with a 6-7, 6-0, 6-4 triumph over Smoky Hill’s Valerie Negin who was trying to win her second state title. “I’m excited, proud, satisfied and everything,” said Creek coach Chris Jacob. “I’m just so happy for them. These girls have worked so hard and the seniors are such good players. To do that in six weeks is amazing. “Every match was tough. The seedings were real deep and to be able to push through two matches in this weather and stay focused shows what these girls do off the court and

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how they get ready.” Jacob pointed out the No. 2 and No. 3 singles wins as important to winning the state title. “The finals with the new system for points they were using, those singles spots were key for us,” she commented. “Lorena winning at two singles for us and Anika’s win at three single and by finishing second at one of those two spots would have had a tremendous lean point wise.” Creek picked up 13 points by taking the No. 2 and 3 singles titles. The Bruins also gained 10 points with victories in the doubles matches. “I played good super good with confidence,” said Cedeno. “It feels really good to be a state champion, and I’m so happy to be playing for Cherry Creek. I was so focused in the third set.” For Jacob the 2021 title will always have a special place for a program that has garnered many state titles. “For me this title means a little more,” said Jacob. “These seniors were really important to me and just the year we’ve had and to see so much joy and play they brought every day to practice was beautiful.” Heritage, which tied for seventh place in the team standings, won the sportsmanship award.

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Rock Canyon, Cherry Creek eye state titles after regionals Arapahoe, Legend, Mountain Vista and Chaparral qualify four-player teams BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Regional qualifying tournaments provide an early look at what to expect at the girls state golf championships. And, Rock Canyon, Cherry Creek, Valor Christian and Loveland appear to be title contenders after winning regional titles. Each of the four Class 5A regional tournaments had two full teams qualify for the state tournaments and 13 individuals not on the two top regional teams also advanced to the state tournament which will be held June 21-22 the City Park Golf Course. Arapahoe, Legend, Mountain Vista and Chaparral will take full, four-player teams to state after being regional runners-ups.

Rock Canyon captured the Central regional title in the tourney which was contested June 7 at City Park. The Jaguars finished with a 231 team total while Arapahoe was second at 241. Sloane Post of Arapahoe was the Central medalist with a par 72. She sank three birdies on the final seven holes of her round. Three Jaguar players, Gisella Lagrimas, Amira Badruddin and Grace Dunkleberger, all came in with scores of 77 while Olivia Salvatore, the fourth Rock Canyon player, had a season-best 90. “The girls are improving in every meet,” said Rock Canyon coach Dave Vahling. “We are catching up a little bit after we had a lot of snowouts and rainouts. I think we’ve a top five team in the state.” Dunkleberger is looking forward to returning to City Park. “For our team a state, we can shoot a lot better,” she said. Cherry Creek, the 2019 state champs, was first in the Southern regional played June 8 at Broken Tee Golf Course and the Bruins’ SEE GOLF, P31

Cherry Creek senior Rachel Penzenstadler was the medalist at the Class 5A Southern regional golf tournament held June 8 at Broken Tee golf course. Penzenstadler fired a 73, which helped the Bruins win the tournament with a 236 team total. Arapahoe was PHOTO BY JIM BENTON second at 251 and Castle View third at 277.

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Rock Canyon’s girls golf team won the Class 5A Central Regional on June 7 at City Park golf course with a score of 231. Members of the Rock Canyon team are, from left, Olivia COURTESY PHOTO Salvatore, Amira Badruddin, Grace Dunkleberger and Gisella Lagrimas.

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Rachel Penzenstadler was the medalist with a 1-over-par 73. All four Creek players finished in the Top 10 as the Bruins won their fourth straight regional title with a team score of 236. Other members of the team were second place finisher Marielle Gojo (79), Alyssa Chin (84) and Aerin Pak (87). Legend was second (251) in the Southern regional while Castle View was third (277). There were only two player to

break 80 on an warm afternoon with 20 mile per hour winds. “We prepared extremely well for this tournament and we really understood where to put the ball off the tee,” said Creek coach Randy Smith. “Our prep really paid off as the conditions were as difficult as summer conditions could be as the heat and wind really took a toll on all the players. “Rachel played extremely solid and as we like to say on the team, she played very boring. She put the ball in good positions and constantly hit a lot of greens and made putts when it counted. As tough as the conditions were, she made it look easy.”

Castle View sophomore Sydney McCord shot an 89 on June 8 at the Class 5A Southern regional state qualifying golf tournament. McCord helped the Sabercats finish third PHOTO BY JIM BENTON in the team standings.

Valor Christian senior Grace Young had five birdies and an eagle in her round of 4-under-par 70 to grab medalist honors at the Western Regional which was held June 10 at Indian Tree Golf Course. The Eagles, with Jessie Scholte (77), Carmen Carpinelli (87) and Juliana Carpinelli (110) joining Young, had a 234 team score while Mountain Vista was second at 241.

Loveland won the Northern Regional tourney which was held June 7 at Coyote Creek Golf Course. Mountain Vista was second in the team standings but 32 strokes behind Loveland. Katelyn Lehigh, a junior at Loveland, came in with three birdies and an eagle on the back nine to take medalist honors with a 5-under-par 66.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 0016-2021 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On March 19, 2021, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Arapahoe records. Original Grantor(s) Palazzo Verdi, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Original Beneficiary(ies) Ladder Capital Finance LLC a Delaware limited liability company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, for the benefit of the Holders of COMM 2015-CCRE24 Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2015 County of Recording Arapahoe Recording Date of Deed of Trust June 25, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) D5068516 Original Principal Amount $73,500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $7,324,789,899.00

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. See Exhibit A, attached hereto. Also known by street and number as: 6363 S. Fiddler's Green Circle, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/21/2021, at The East Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 5334 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado, 80120, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys' fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 5/27/2021 Last Publication: 6/24/2021 Name of Publication: Littleton Independent

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