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VOLUME 126 | ISSUE 18
Bag fees on horizon as bill goes to Polis Polystyrene foam would be banned for use as restaurant containers BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
and the cowboys in action. The Jakos family traveled from Aurora to get their first taste of bull riding and rodeo culture. “This was my first time watching live professional bull riding,” said Laura Jakos. “There’s nothing quite like watching a big intense bull dig into the ground and charge after knocking off the rider. I’m so glad no one got
Colorado lawmakers on June 8 sent Gov. Jared Polis House Bill 1162, which would establish a fee for single-use products, like plastic and paper grocery bags, and let retailers keep some of the proceeds. The bill would also ban the use of polystyrene-foam containers by restaurants starting in 2024. The measure has long been a priority of Democrats, but it has taken years to get the policy to the point where it had enough votes to clear the legislature, despite ongoing business opposition. The measure would ban single-use plastic bags in Colorado starting in 2024 — but there are asterisks. Restaurants that prepare or serve food in individual portions for immediate on- or off-premises consumption would be exempt, as would stores that operate solely in Colorado and have three or fewer locations. Businesses that are still allowed to offer plastic bags must collect a fee of at least 10 cents on each bag. The fee may be higher if a city or county
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Fans stand for the national anthem and pre-event prayer. The Xtreme Bulls event saw a sold-out crowd on June 4, selling out in a few short days. For the entire weekend’s ticket sales, Marketing Coordinator for the Elizabeth Stampede Lea Anne Russell said, “I think it’s safe to say that we sold out general admission and VIP tickets within three weeks, so we opened up standing PHOTO BY CHANCY GATLIN-ANDERSON room only tickets and those sold out in less than a week.”
Xtreme Bulls event is crowd-pleaser Montana cowboy takes home prize for riding massive Top Shot BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The stands were packed at Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth on the
night of June 4 as 43 bull riders competed for the title of top cowboy at the Xtreme Bulls Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event. Parker Breding, 28, of Edgar, Montana took the $4,2o2 prize with an impressive score of 88 after taking on the massive Hereford bull Top Shot. Fans of the sport came from around the region to see the bulls
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Local artisans are highlights of ElizaBash Downtown Elizabeth’s Main Street was lined with vendors for yearly event BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Vendors lined Main Street in Downtown Elizabeth on June 5 for the annual ElizaBash street fair. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 85 local artisans, businesses, political organizations and candidates stood under their white tents in the blazing Colorado sun to advertise and sell their wares. Businesses along Main Street were also participating, keeping their doors open for attendees to flow in and out as they shopped. Shops were filled with people looking to get a taste of the Town of Elizabeth’s charm. One of the many excited vendors was Maretta Glander, owner of Mama Goat Soaps. She stood happily in front of her table that was covered in all-natural handmade goat milk bar soaps, accompanied by her son. Based out of Elbert, Glander is the epitome of a local artisan and business owner. Her soaps are made using the milk of her two mama goats, Annie and Molly, both 3-year-old Nubian/Alpine mix goats who live on 6 acres of land. Glander makes all of her soaps by hand in her kitchen and uses all-natural ingredients. Glander expressed her excitement to be at the 2021 ElizaBash event. “This is our first ElizaBash” said Glander. ”We are extremely excited to be here. It is our first fair as a new business!” Also enthused about the event was Mary Martin, executive director of the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s ElizaBash street fair was the perfect example of collaboration among the Chamber of Commerce, the Elizabeth business community, and the Town of Elizabeth,” said Mary Martin, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce. “Because of the alliances built this year, along with partnerships with the Elizabeth Police Department, Public Works, Elizabeth Fire Department, in concert
Main Street lined with vendors for 2021 ElizaBash.
Main Street’s Carriage Shoppes was bustling with ElizaBash visitors.
with the planning committee of the Elizabeth Stampede, ElizaBash 2021 was a huge success.” The chamber is thankful to sponsors, vendors, the business commu-
nity and volunteers for their help and support to make 2021 ElizaBash a success. To learn about the Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce, visit http://elizabethchamber.org.
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Legislative changes dilute hunt for bias in state tests Measure to create audit system undergoes changes, has passed Colorado Senate
The bill rests on a fault line among Democrats who control the state Legislature. The party once championed education reform, including using standardized tests to measure the performance of districts, schools, and teachers. Now the party is divided, with some who once supported these policies questioning whether they’ve been effective. When the bill was first heard in the House Education Committee, representatives of education advocacy groups like Democrats for Education Reform and the Colorado Children’s Campaign said they had concerns that the bill didn’t ask the right questions and would lead to faulty conclusions. Those groups dropped their opposition after the wording of one of the questions was changed in the House. Instead of asking the auditor to examine whether aspects of the accountability system “maintain institutional or cultural biases,” the bill now asks the auditor to consider whether “unintended barriers or obstacles” affect the performance of students from different groups. The change shifted the focus from bias in the accountability system to the myriad challenges students face in and out of the classroom. The change also garnered Gov. Jared Polis’ support — but not that of all Senate Democrats. It took a week to hammer out an amendment that addresses those
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A bill ordering a wide-ranging performance audit of Colorado’s school accountability system has passed the state Senate after skeptics amended the bill to focus more on narrowing persistent gaps in test scores and less on determining if the tests are biased. The amendment was one of several changes the bill has undergone to rein in an audit some feared would be too slanted against the accountability system Colorado has used to monitor schools since 2009. “Where this bill started was an attack on assessments, and where it is now is looking at changing our accountability system so that it’s working for our kids,” said state Sen. Jeff Bridges of Greenwood Village, who brought the amendment on the Senate floor June 3 with support from state Sen. Janet Buckner of Aurora. House Bill 1294 orders an independent third-party review of Colorado’s school accountability system, which rates schools based on standardized test scores and allows for outside intervention in schools that don’t improve. The audit would ask
The Colorado state Senate has approved creating an independent review of the state school accountability system, which rates schools based on standardized test scores. Students such as those depicted here take state tests every year. PHOTO BY YESENIA ROBLES/CHALKBEAT
whether the system meets the goals laid out by legislators, improves student outcomes, hurts certain student groups, and influences teaching practices in negative ways, among other questions. The audit would be due in November 2022. The bill is a top priority for the Colorado Association of School Executives, which represents superintendents and other administrators. Many of them feel the current system judges schools unfairly and doesn’t provide the type of informa-
tion that actually drives improvement. Teachers and community groups also support the bill because they worry the system currently penalizes schools serving low-income children of color and overemphasizes test scores at the cost of a rich academic experience. But some Democrats on the Senate Education Committee feared the original audit bill set up a foregone conclusion: that state assessments themselves are biased.
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Elbert County News 5
June 17, 2021
John Denver tribute shows set for Lone Tree
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ing 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 Simphwe Ndzube, which will run through Sept. 12. Go to denverartmuseum.org.
Singer Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon will perform John Denver tribute shows at Lone Tree Arts Center on June 18 and 19. COURTESY PHOTO
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 cstrevents@greenwoodvillage.com. 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
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Mountain life is a highway Visitors celebrate returning to Mount Evans highway BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Aurora’s Robin Brilz has visited Mount Evans many times — at least once or twice a year annually for more than 50 years. Until the pandemic and all its complications prevented her and thousands of others from seeing the summit last year. The Mount Evans Scenic Byway remained closed to motor vehicle traffic last summer because of health and safety concerns for the U.S. Forest Service staff and general public. So, the only visitors last year were cyclists, trail runners, researchers, and trail restoration volunteers. On June 4, though, the highway reopened to the general motoring public for the first time since September 2019. At 8 a.m., the gates near Echo Lake were thrown open and dozens of cars briefly stopped at the welcome station before starting the 14-mile ascent. At the summit, photographers, skiers, out-of-state tourists and other visitors were reveling in the long-awaited panoramas and the breathtakingly blue sky. “We’re a very happy bunch,” Brilz
A mountain goat peeks around the corner of the restroom building at the Mount Evans summit on the morning of June 4. Several photographers and visitors were excited to see alpine wildlife, as the highway to the summit has been closed to vehicle traffic since PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN September 2019.
said of the first wave of visitors. “I missed it last year, and I wanted to make sure to have that experience this year.” While the highway is now open for the season, the U.S. Forest Service
is requiring reservations for those wishing to visit and park between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov up to a month in advance. Brilz said she wasn’t sure how she
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USFS staff have stated that the system can be adapted as necessary, but it already seems to be streamlining the entrance process. Clear Creek District Ranger Scott Haas reported that the welcome station staff cleared the initial line of 40-plus cars in 20 minutes. Under the USFS’ previous fee system, a line that long would’ve taken about 90 minutes to process. “It’s an exciting day,” Haas said of the highway’s reopening, adding that he was proud of all the stakeholders’ work to make it happen. While waiting in line before 8 a.m., John Tufano, a resident of Golden and Silverthorne, was among those planning to visit the mountain’s snowfields and ski a few runs between the summit and the lake below. While he’s visited the mountain before, he said it was his first time skiing there. Looking back at the growing line of cars, he remarked, “People want to get back to the way life used to be.” At the head of the line was Denver’s Howard Paul, who had been waiting at the gate since 4:50 a.m., explaining that he wasn’t sure when that morning it was supposed to open. “I have been waiting for this day for a year,” Paul said. The wildlife photographer and Alpine Rescue Team volunteer visits the area frequently during the summer. He’s typically at the summit around sunrise to photograph the mountain goats and their young, and then stops at the Echo Lake Lodge for cinnamon rolls afterward. “I’m glad we’re getting back to a sense of normalcy,” Paul continued.
A visitor looks through a viewing scope at the summit of Mount Evans on June 4. The highway to the summit reopened PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN that day after being closed since September 2019. A group of skiers exits a snowfield along the Mount Evans Scenic Byway on June 4. The group, which included an octogenarian, has been skiing at Mount Evans for several years.
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June 17, 2021
Equity markets wave yellow flag
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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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All events are held within the RidgeGate community, just south of Lincoln Avenue, on both sides of I-25.
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Facing a utility shut-off due to COVID-19 impacts? Funds are available to assist Douglas County residents who rent an apartment or house and are impacted by COVID-19 and struggling to pay their utility bills or rent. See if you qualify and apply today at douglas.co.us/ rent-assistance
Learn how you can Grow & Give CSU Extension is helping Douglas County residents learn to grow vegetable gardens while planting extra to share with local food banks and community members in need. Longtime gardeners or first-time planters can get info at GrowandGiveColorado.org
Clean up and reduce wildfire risk Now is the time to clean up tree limbs, shrubs and brush from your property and reduce your wildfire risk. Dispose of them at the County’s slash-mulch site, 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. Open Saturdays-only from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through October. For more information visit douglas.co.us and search for Slash.
Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a Renew your driver license or motor vehicle registration and more from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. You can also renew vehicle registrations at MVExpress kiosks. Find information at DouglasDrives.com
Need a COVID-19 vaccine or test? Vaccinations are being offered throughout Douglas County by various providers. Visit douglas.co.us/ covid-vaccination-information to find a location near you. Douglas County also has three FREE drive-thru testing locations. Visit douglas.co.us/covid19-testing for locations.
‘Capturing the Beauty of Open Land’ exhibit coming Douglas Land Conservancy allows artists access for plein air painting BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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, close-up 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
Buffalo Kaplinski, who will take part in the “Capturing the Beauty of Open Land” exhibit, holds one of his paintCOURTESY PHOTO ings.
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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June 17, 2021
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Failing to be facile was tassel-related hassle
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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.
Truer words may have never been spoken
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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 people all of the WINNING time.” — Falsely WORDS 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 some version of Michael Norton 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 indisputable. If it appears
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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
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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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In honor of Father’s Day
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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-
Parker plans Fourth of July event Tickets will go on sale June 23 BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Town of Parker is hosting its Fourth of July fireworks event, but this time, ticket prices will be available in tiers. Those interested in attending will have the option to choose between $30, $20 and $10 tickets for the show, each with varying access to the festivities. This is being done “to provide maximum flexibility with still-changing health guidelines,” according to a town newsletter. “Although COVID-19 event capacity restrictions were lifted in mid-May in Douglas County, an event of this nature takes many months of pre-planning,” said Brooke Spain with the Town of Parker. “Decisions on the event format had to be made when state and local health restrictions were still in place.” The red zone, which costs $30 for a parking pass, allows for parking in the paved lots at Salisbury Park and seating on the grass multipurpose field. The white zone, which requires a $20 parking pass, grants parking and an y adjacent tailgate area on the polo field at Salisbury Park. There will be food vendors, live music and other entertainment like magicians, stilt walkers and jugglers for those in the red and white zones. The white zone will
only be able to hear the concert played over speakers, they will not be able to see the stage. For $10, blue zone pass holders will have the “best view of the fireworks,” according to the newsletter. These ticket holders will park in the North Salisbury field. Patrons will not have a tailgate space but can sit at their bumper and in or on their vehicles. The first 50 people to pledge and donate blood during a June 30 town blood drive will get a free blue zone parking pass for the event. “While this event will differ from our traditional Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration, it will still be a great time to enjoy live music, walk-around entertainment and fireworks display,” according to the town newsletter. The tickets will go on sale June 23 at ParkerOnline.org/1102 at 10 a.m. This website also has additional information about the show. Event goers will be asked to remain in their designated zone during the show. “We are excited to be able to bring this event to our community in a fun and creative format and look forward to it being a great experience for attendees,” Spain said. The event is set to go on in rain or shine, unless there is a fire ban or added COVID-19 restrictions that cause it to be canceled or rescheduled. The town plans to return to the traditional Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration in 2022, Spain said.
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
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EMILIO E. (LEE) FIORINO 1/18/1925 - 5/22/2021
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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Advocates discuss safeguards to limit exposure to sun’s rays BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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oloradans love to tout the state’s sunshine with the warmth and mood boost it provides, but the sun’s rays also are something to be reckoned with, especially as we get into the swing of summer. Skin-care experts and doctors say the two biggest issues are preventing skin cancer and implementing anti-aging measures, especially since the sun’s ultraviolet light can be so damaging. “A healthy dose of sunlight is really good for our bodies because our bodies make vitamin D,” said Brooke Sarmiento, founder and creator of Bee-Och skin-care products based in Fort Lupton. “(Sunlight) boosts mood, helps boost immunity and can ward off infections.” However, too much sunlight is not a good thing, the experts said, noting that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United States than all other cancers combined. In addition, sun can damage skin, causing it to age prematurely. Ultraviolet rays penetrate into the skin, damaging the elastic fibers that keep skin firm and accelerating production of the pigment melatonin, allowing wrinkles to develop and age spots to appear. Neither is good for skin, which is the body’s largest organ, and both are mostly preventable. Skin cancer The Skin Cancer Foundation and the Colorado Melanoma Foundation preach constantly about the benefits of sunscreen every day, not just when you are planning a day in the sun. Even better, wear a hat and clothing to keep skin from sun exposure or stay out of the sun as much as possible, especially during the hottest part of the day. Not all sunscreens are created equal, the experts say, and it’s important for people to follow the directions. The Skin Cancer Foundation offers a seal of recommendation on sunscreens and other skincare products that have an SPF — which stands for sun protection factor — of at least 15. SPF is a calculation of the difference between how quickly the skin will burn in the sun without the product and with the product. The higher the number, the longer the skin is protected. There are two types of sunscreens: chemical and mineral. Chemical sunscreens use ultra-
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HOW TO LOWER SKIN CANCER RISK Skin cancer statistics According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: • On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if they have had more than five sunburns, but just one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. • When detected early, the five-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. • In the United States, more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, and more than two people die of the disease every hour. • Regular daily use of an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by about 40% and melanoma by 50%. Jennifer Morris recommends face washing nightly as a habit that supports good skin COURTESY PHOTO care.
violet light-filtering chemicals while mineral sunscreens usually are powders that provide a physical barrier to the sun, Sarmiento explained. Anti-aging It’s important to take care of your skin and to educate yourself about the products you use, said Jennifer Morris of the Littleton area, who sells Beautycounter products. “Just because it’s on the shelf (in the store) doesn’t mean that it’s good for you,” Sarmiento added. Skin-care advocates suggest learning about the products’ ingredients because not all lotions, soaps and sunscreens are created equal. A skin-care routine that includes
Preventing skin cancer, aging • Clothing is the best defense against washing your face nightly and moisturizing daily is a must, they said, agreeing that moisturizers whose first ingredient is water is probably not the best. “I’m huge on waterless products,” Sarmiento said, noting that the moisturizers she has created use essential oils that absorb into the skin. “Oil-based products provide longer hydration because it’s not just water and alcohols.” Morris and Sarmiento suggested staying away from products with fragrances because most are chemically created rather than created from natural sources. A healthy respect for the sun — both its positive and its negative attributes — is a must during the summer to make the most of the Colorado outdoors.
skin cancer and an easy way to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. The more skin you can cover, the better, with light-colored clothes. • Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UVblocking sunglasses. • Wear SPF15 or higher sunscreen daily and SPF30 or higher sunscreen for extended outdoor activity. • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating. • Examine your skin from head to toe monthly and have it checked by a dermatologist yearly. Resources For more information about skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment, visit SkinCancer.org or www. comelanoma.org.
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HawkQuest volunteer educator Shawn Dempsey stands proudly with the bald eagle, Magissiwa. Dempsey presented Magissiwa to the crowd during the singing of the national anthem and presentation of the flags.
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very hurt, but that was a thrill and a half!” Gen Jakos was also very excited to see the bulls and their riders in action for the first time. “It was amazing and was super fun!” the 9-year-old said. “I liked when the bulls threw the riders off and the bulls wouldn’t go where they were supposed to afterward.” The Xtreme Bulls event was also jampacked with performances by the sensational Blazing Saddles Drill Team, an auction to ride in police vehicles in the Elizabeth Stampede parade, and the honoring of local first responders and their contributions to the community. “We’ve never been to Elizabeth before and we loved the venue,” said Laura Jakos. “We will definitely go again next year!” For more information on the Xtreme Bulls event and the Elizabeth Stampede, visit elizabethstampede.com.
The Colorado Mounted Color Guard presented the United States flag and flag of the United States Marine Corps during the PHOTOS BY CHANCY GATLIN-ANDERSON singing of the national anthem.
Sixty-five food and retail vendors lined the street of Vendor Alley, serving attendees throughout the course of the event. Vendors included local artisans, businesses and political candidates.
Professional bull rider Ardie Maier, of Timber Lake, SD, takes on the majestic bucking bovine, Fender Bender. Earning a score of 84.5, Maier took fourth place on June 4 and took home $1,261.
The Xtreme Bulls event was a celebration of local first responders, honoring their contributions to the community. Pictured here are mounted rodeo volunteers carrying the Thin Blue Line flag honoring law enforcement and the Thin Red Line flag honoring firefighters. One volunteer (not shown) carried the general First Responders flag which honors security officers (yellow), armed forces (green), corrections officers (light blue), law enforcement (blue), dispatch workers (orange), fire department (red), E.M.S (white).
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Local sisters publish children’s book ‘Tango’s Teddy’ is being sold via Amazon BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Looking to make something positive in a year of COVID-19, two local sisters came together to fulfill a childhood dream of writing a book. The children’s book, “Tango’s Teddy,” is now available for sale on Amazon. Jenna Revell of Lone Tree and sister Amanda Revell of Castle Rock are excited the book became reality. Jenna said she has always had a passion for writing, dating back to grade school. “I always said I would write a book, but like so many things, life just gets in the way,” Jenna said. “I knew I wanted to write a children’s book, and with the pandemic, we suddenly had the time to do it.” While Jenna did the writing for “Tango’s Teddy,” Amanda is the artist behind the book’s illustrations. Jenna said she came up with the idea for the book in 2010, drawing on experiences from childhood. The Revell sisters said they were
Local sisters, Jenna and Amanda Revell, published a children’s book, “Tango’s Teddy.” The book is now COURTESY PHOTO available on Amazon.
part of a military family, which meant relocating every time their father, who served in the Air Force, was transferred to a new base. The sisters said in the military, new friends are family. “We met a lot of people and we realized how the
American family is always changing,” Jenna said. “We wanted to share this experience through a book.” In the book, when a little cheetah named Tango finds a lost teddy bear, he sets out to help find its family. As he searches, he brings young
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‘Pick a Number, Start a Story’ is write stuff Veteran writing teacher’s new book gives authors how-to guidance
make some choices. Accompanying each listing is a selection of related movies — and here, I knew some and not others, which did not make much difference in using the suggested structure for organizing a story. She said there are references to 576 movies and TV BY SONYA ELLINGBOE shows to illustrate her suggested SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM process. Possibilities for combinations are Sue Viders of Lone Tree has recently published “Pick A Number, pretty much endless. A character starts out with a probStart a Story,” subtitled: “Your ticket lem, which may or may not be solvto the wonders of storytelling.” A workbook, with spaces for a pro- able, due perhaps to the setting ... Or with a romance, “be sure to spective author’s notes, it is certain choose two main characters that to be a real help to many aspiring either complement or are direct opwriters who just can’t get moving posites of each other.” Think of: Bad on that first paragraph. She says Boy, Swashbuckler, Nurturer. A plot she has been a writing teacher for takes characters through a series of more than 40 years and published a events in one or more locations/setnumber of books, including her cotings, where they encounter secondauthored “Complete Writer’s Guide ary characters, some of which could to Heroes and Heroines, Sixteen be animals ... or robots, young or old Master Archetypes,” which is used ... (I picture her saying: “just choose in university creative writing and and move on...”). screenwriting courses. A conflict or problem arises which She also has written a series may or may not be resolved. Viders of “cozies,” under the name D.B. writes: “To make your character Humel, and is currently working on more interesting, you need to give another with a co-author. The name him or her an internal conflict. describes a th type of mystery with a more gentle scene than some violent Perhaps the character has a lifelong flaw or fault. titles comes across. “Plot is the action, while Theme Viders begins the new book by listis underlying meaning or moral ing nine components to any story: aspect of the story.” Revenge may Genre, Main Character, Plot, Setbe a theme — think about “Count of ting, Goal and Motivation, SecondMonte Cristo,” or consider Love and ary Characters, Conflict, Theme, Woman.” and Ending, then offers a discussion In Partnership with SouthRevenge: Metro“The FireOther Rescue “Cinderella” provides an example of each component and a nudge to
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June 17, 2021
Building a history of architecture in Denver
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look at the city’s styles through Saturday, June 26. According to provided information, the exhibit uses its 3,000 square feet to examine the city from 1860 to modern times and centers on how the capital has changed during those last more than 150 years. Divvied up into five sections (a new city, a beautiful city, a contested city, a great city and a resilient city), it makes use of 2-D artifacts like maps and photos, as well as items like architectural models and drafting tools and historic pieces like an original light post from I.M. Pei’s 16th Street Mall. Building Denver isn’t only a look back — incorporated into the exhibit is a thoughtful consideration of what the future of the city looks like, especially with challenges like climate change, the push and pull between development and preservation and cutting down on social disparities. “It was important that we featured a look at how architectural and design choices impact our daily lives,” Mascorella explained. “We want people to see themselves as active participants in the development of Denver. We know it’s not just architects and designers who build a city — residents and communities make an impact through advocacy and historic preservation.” The fact that Denver is always changing might be something
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ne of my favorite things about a city is the symphony of architectural and design styles that go into making it a vibrant and dynamic place to spend time. And History Colorado’s latest exhibit, “Building COMING Denver: Visions ATTRACTIONS of the Capital City,” takes people behind the scenes of the histories and meaning behind the Mile High City’s built environment. “We’ve been working on this Clarke Reader exhibit for two years, and we want it to share the vision and stories of the architecture,” said Anna Mascorella, exhibit curator with History Colorado. “We’re looking for key moments that transform the city, including the many works of fantastic local architects and nationally-known architects.” Building Denver is on display at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway in Denver, through Aug. 31, 2022. Numerous events are being held during the next year-and-a-half as well as connected exhibits like Black in Denver, Five Points Plus: Neighborhood Memory Project and Brick and Soul. There will also be guided tours and treks for people who want a more boots-on-the-ground
some people complain about, but the exhibit highlights that it’s really worthy of celebration. “We really hope people see Denver in a new light and learn about the decisions that have defined the city,” Mascorella said. “It never has been a static city, and with things changing so fast in this current decade, now is a great opportunity to understand and see the city in a new way.” To schedule a visit and more information about the exhibit and many related activities, visit www.historycolorado.org/building-denver. DMNS’ latest showcases the Numbers in Nature There are so many beautiful patterns in nature that it’s easy to take them for granted. But the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s latest exhibition, “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze,” provides visitors with an interactive way to explore these naturally occurring patterns and numbers. According to provided information, the centerpiece of the exhibit is a mirror maze where one can fully immerse themselves in these ideas. The exhibit will also teach about fractal branching, spirals, the Golden ratio and more. The exhibit will be on display at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, through Sept. 19. For information and tickets, call 303370-6000 or visit www.dmns.org. MOA prepares Marjorie Park for a summer of fun The Museum of Outdoor Arts reopened the newly renovated Marjorie Park, 6331 S. Fid-
dlers Green Circle in Greenwood Village, on June 12 and will be continuing with special events for the rest of the season. The park, which is located on the north side of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, sports a new labyrinth-like hardscape feature, designed after the seven petal vesica, according to provided information. Some of the upcoming events hosted at the park include YogaRita on Tuesday, June 29, and “UnWine Wednesday,” a membership preview event sponsored by Simply Pizza featuring interactive art activities and live music by the String Bean Duo on Wednesday, June 23. For more information, visit https://moaonline.org/marjoriepark/. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Eddie Turner at the Buffalo Rose Guitarist Eddie Turner’s music certainly draws from the blues, but you’ll also find jazz, psychedelia and more incorporated into the sound. He just released his fourth studio album, “Change In Me,” part of which was recorded at Mad House Recorders in Leadville. To celebrate the album’s release, Turner will be throwing a release party/concert at the Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave. in Golden, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. For tickets and information, visit www.buffalorosegolden.com/ shows. Clarke Reader’s column on culture apears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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June 17, 2021
Scenic rail lines are Colorado gems From the Front Range west, many trips offer opportunities for wonder
a coal-fired steamer churning on as it has since the 1880s. It winds more than 60 miles from Antonito to Chama, N.M., through underappreciated terrain on Colorado’s southern edge, through swaths of aspen that glow gold in the fall and over a mountain pass above 10,000 feet.
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This summer’s revival of The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway — previously feared lost in the face of a major overhaul — represents the gritty persistence of Colorado’s scenic trains. They refuse to fade since their frontier births. Where many once connected commerce in the West, now they stir nostalgic imaginations. Here’s a look at some options: Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad (Adult fares $15, cripplecreekrailroad.com) Celebrating one of Colorado’s most storied gold bases, the locomotive departs a vintage depot and tours mining history scattered across the Pikes Peak foothills. Enjoy narration about Echo Valley along the way as well as views of forests and the Sangre de Cristos. Royal Gorge Route Railroad (Adult fares $54, royalgorgeroute. com) An unforgettable journey between the mighty Arkansas River and the
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rocky walls of the iconic gorge west of Cañon City. The scene is beheld from an open-air platform and also from window-paneled cars, venues for romantic rendezvous. The train is unique for its gourmet meals and luxurious flair. Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad (Adult fares $42, leadville-train. com) The train takes off from Colorado’s famous gold epicenter and rises 1,000 feet to more colorful realms of wildflower meadows and aspen groves. While zigzagging toward the Continental Divide, you’ll hear tales
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of Leadville’s heyday. Georgetown Loop Railroad (Adult fares $28, georgetownlooprr.com) The route is iconic for the bridges standing hundreds of feet from the valley floor — engineering marvels when built and still thrilling to traverse a century later. While relatively short, the steam engine grants true grandeur in a steep, narrow canyon. Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (Adult fares $85, cumbrestoltec. com) This line is a proud throwback,
California Zephyr (Fares from $37, amtrak.com) If you’re looking for a vintage mold, this modern train doesn’t fit. But the natural spoils are there; Amtrak knows the stretch between downtown Denver and Glenwood Springs as one of the most scenic across its national network, featuring the vertical wonderland of Glenwood Canyon. Spend a night in Glenwood, enjoy the hot springs and catch the train back to Union Station. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Adult fares $99, durangotrain. com) A stunning journey through the heart of the San Juans, arguably Colorado’s most spectacular countryside. Ambitious backpackers know the lift as necessary to reach treasured trailheads while sightseers are plenty satisfied staying on board all the way to Silverton, a charming town that appears frozen in time. For more stories like this, subscribe at denvergazette.com.
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concerns while maintaining the support of bill sponsor state Sen. Robert Rodriguez of Denver. Most Republicans remained opposed to the bill, though they said the amendment improves it. The House still needs to approve the Senate amendment before the bill goes to the governor. The Senate amendment doesn’t change the questions the independent auditor would consider. Instead, it changes the legislative declaration, a statement of intent that sets the direction of the audit. The change to the legislative declaration describes Colorado’s test score gaps. In the 2018-19 school year, the most recent for which test data is available, roughly 30% of Black and Latino students performed at grade level in literacy, compared with 45% of all students. In math, 13% of Black and Latino students performed at grade level, compared with 35% of all students. Similar gaps exist across the nation. Experts disagree on how much those differences are caused by the quality of education in schools serving low-income students of color, the effects of poverty and racism outside the classroom, and bias embedded in the tests.
The amendment goes on to note that there are schools and districts where low-income students of color buck these trends and post high test scores. It also calls out the opportunity gaps that shape academic performance: lack of access to preschool and advanced coursework, inadequate wraparound services, less experienced teachers, and harsher discipline. Bridges said the audit may find that the accountability system doesn’t do enough to address the most important factors in student achievement or even that the system makes things worse. The system may need to change, Bridges said, but he doesn’t want the auditor to see test score gaps and conclude that the assessments are the problem. “We know we have a long way to go to get our kids where they need to be,” Buckner said in support of the amendment. “I admire the fact that we are able to have these conversations. They are not the easiest conversations to have because we disagree about what we should be doing for our kids, especially for our kids of color.”
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enacts a higher charge. (More on that later.) “We’re hoping that they also make the culture-change decision,” said Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat and prime sponsor of the bill. Businesses that are prohibited from offering plastic bags may distribute them, with fees, between January and July 2024 if they were in their inventory before the start of that year. Starting on Jan. 1, 2023, all businesses would be required to impose at least a 10-cent fee on plastic and paper bags. The fee may be higher if a city or county enacts a higher charge. People who are in federal or state food assistance programs wouldn’t have to pay the fees as long as they can prove that they are enrolled in one of those initiatives. Businesses would be required to send 60% of the bag-fee revenue they collect to the municipality they operate in. If the business is within an unincorporated part of a county, the money would be sent to the county. Local governments would be required to spend the money on bag-fee enforcement costs and on waste-diversion programs, such as outreach and education. The remaining 40% of the bag-fee revenue would be kept by businesses but not subject to sales taxes. Stores that collect less than $20 in bag fees in a given quarter don’t have to remit the revenue to their
Customers stroll in and out of a King Soopers store in Erie on March 23. Starting in 2024, large grocery stores would not be allowed PHOTO BY STEVE PETERSON/SPECIAL TO THE COLORADO SUN to distribute plastic bags under new legislation.
municipality or county and can keep the money. Under the bill, businesses would be forced to “conspicuously display” a sign inside or outside of their stores alerting customers to the bag fee. The charge would also be listed on patrons’ receipts. The fee cannot be refunded. It’s not just plastic bags that lawmakers are aiming to do away with. The bill would also ban polystyrenefoam products across the state starting on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE CHILD FIND East Central BOCES and/or its member districts would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability. The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system con consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, who may have a disability and may be eligible for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of IDEA. Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be directed to the following: • • • • • • • • • •
Cheyenne County (Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson Schools) Lincoln County (Genoa-Hugo School) Yuma County (Idalia & Liberty Schools) Kit Carson County (Bethune, Stratton, Arriba-Flagler & Hi-Plains Schools) Arapahoe County (Byers, Deer Trail, Strasburg & Bennett Schools) Washington County (Arickaree & Woodlin Schools) Adams County (Bennett, Strasburg, Byers and Deer Trail Schools) Lincoln County (Limon & Karval Schools) Elbert County (Agate & Kiowa Schools) Kit Carson County (Burlington Schools)
Please contact: Stacey Schillig, Child Find Coordinator - (719) 775-2342, ext. 133 All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to the local school district administrator, special education teacher, East Central BOCES (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. Services for infants and toddlers are voluntary. The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, ArribaFlagler, Hi-Plains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Liberty, and Idalia. References: IDEA, Part C, Section 303.320-323 IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4) East Central BOCES Comprehensive Plan Section III Process of Identifying Legal Notice No. 24630 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION East Central BOCES, along with our 20 member school districts; Agate, Arickaree, Arriba/Flagler, Bennett, Bethune, Burlington, Byers, Cheyenne Wells, Deer Trail, Genoa/Hugo, Hi-Plains, Idalia, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Liberty, Limon, Strasburg, Stratton, and Woodlin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its program, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The East Central BOCES including its member districts does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator. East Central BOCES Jason Westfall, Executive Director 820 2nd Street Limon, Colorado 80828 (719) 775-2342 Legal Notice No. 24629 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS The East Central BOCES Member School Districts keep records on each student to use in the instruction and guidance of each student. The records contain information about the student and his/her education, including attendance, achievement, aptitude, description, assessment and progress. Parents of students under 18 and eligible students have the right to review these records.
Student records are kept in the school building the student attends. If records are not kept in the school the student attends, this will be noted by the person in charge of records in the building. The principal is responsible for maintenance of student records in each building. To review a student’s records, the parent(s) of students under 18 or the eligible student should contact the records custodian. The records will be shown to you as soon as possible and in no case more than three days after the request. If you desire a copy of the educational record, a charge of 10 cents per copy may be charged, unless this fee prohibits your access. The records will be explained to you at your request. Parents of eligible students may question the content of the records. Any other access to student records will only be allowed if written consent is obtained, upon court order or by any legally issued subpoena. Student records are reviewed and inappropriate material removed periodically. Those records not of permanent importance must be destroyed at the parents request after graduation or when the student stops attending permanently. Parents of students with disabilities or eligible students will be notified before any personally identifiable information is removed from a record and destroyed. A record of those persons reviewing the records will be kept by the records custodian and can be reviewed by the parent or eligible student. A school official may release directory type information to the public. To prevent the public release of such information, a parent or eligible student must file a written objection with the records custodian within ten days after receiving this notice. For more detailed information about records, procedures and policies or to file a complaint, contact the local school district administrator, the East Central BOCES Executive Director or the Special Education Director. Letters may be addressed to: Jason Westfall, Executive Director, East Central BOCES, P. O. Box 910, Limon, CO 80828. Unresolved complaints can be appealed using the established appeals process. The East Central BOCES member schools are: Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Agate, Woodlin, Arickaree, Limon, Genoa-Hugo, Karval, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Cheyenne Wells, ArribaFlagler, Hi-Plains, Stratton, Bethune, Burlington, Idalia, & Liberty. Legal Notice No. 24631 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News ______________________________________ Public Notice ESTRAY: #1329:One Bwf Heifer, 600 lbs, Green 15 Ear Tag, Blotched Brand - looks like S Strung Slash/r. Livestock must be claimed by legal owner within 10 days or will be sold by Colorado Brand Board. For information call 970-842-2295 or 303-869-9160.
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Estate of Scott William Smith, a/k/a Scott W. Smith, a/k/a Scott Smith, Deceased Case Number 21PR30018 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before 10/11/2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathleen Smith, Personal Representative Personal Representative c/o Law Office of Brian Budman, P.C., 5105 DTC Pkwy., Ste. 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Legal Notice No. 24627 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: June 24, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Antonio Frank Collado, aka Anthony F. Collado, aka Anthony Collado, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 030023 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before October 10, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. James T. Anest #16727 Arant Law LLC Attorney to the Personal Representative 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 365 Parker, Colorado 80138 Legal Notice No. 24624 First Publication: June 3, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Janice M. Rickard, also known as Janice Rickard, also known as Janice Marie Rickard, Deceased Case Number: 2021PR030026 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before October 18, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Steven W. Rickard, Personal Representative 34376 Goldenrod Circle Kiowa, CO 80107
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A REZONE - AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FOR A MINOR DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR EASTIN ALBERS REZONE - AND – ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION FOR A MINOR DEVELOPMENT
June 17, 2021 13124 State Hwy 86, Kiowa, CO RZ-21-0001 & MP 21-0002 Please be advised that Steve Eastin & Connie Albers have made application to Elbert County for a Rezone & Minor Development on the above referenced property. The applicant requests a rezone of a 36-acre parcel from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Residential (AR) and then a minor development to create three (3) total lots – the existing home at 13124 will remain on 16+/- acres, 13130 will be on 10+/- acres, leaving a third lot of 10+ acres. Access for all three (3) lots will be via the existing access driveway on Hwy 86 and an easement put in place for access to the southernmost lot. A public hearing will be conducted on the referenced application by the: * Planning Commission on July 6, 2021, at 7 p.m. * Board of County Commissioners on July 28, 2021, at 1 p.m. Location: Agriculture Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, Colorado OR: Zoom, Meeting ID: 927 3180 4644, Passcode: 123123, Phone#: 720-928-9299 As a neighboring landowner and member of the public you are encouraged to attend these public hearings. To review the full application, contact the Elbert County Community & Development Services (CDS) Department, Elbert County Government, at (303) 621-3136. An administrative decision will be made by the Director of Community & Development Services on the referenced minor subdivision on July 29, 2021. Sincerely, Steve Eastin & Connie Albers Legal Notice No. 24636 First Publication: June 17, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News
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Legal Notice No. 24635 First Publication: June 17, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News
Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of L. Nadean Chandler, Deceased Case Number: 21 PR 8 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before October 11, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Melodi Bishop, Personal Representative 7180 Patrick Trail Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No. 24626 First Publication: June 10, 2021 Last Publication: June 24, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILLIAM GARY FRANGIS, Deceased Case Number: 2021 PR 30004 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to: DISTRICT COURT OF ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO on or before OCTOBER 3, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Kathryn Jane Lengel Personal Representative c/o Chayet & Danzo, LLC 650 S. Cherry Street, Ste. 710 Denver, CO 80246 Legal Notice No. 24625 First Publication: June 3, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS
CASE NUMBERS: RZ-21-0001 & MP-21-0002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 13124 STATE HWY 86, KIOWA, CO, PROPERTY SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR A REZONE AND MINOR DEVELOPMENT, PURSUANT TO ELBERT COUNTY REGULATIONS. THE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE 6TH DAY OF JULY 2021: • IN PERSON AT THE AGRICULTURE BUILDING AT THE ELBERT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 95 UTE AVENUE, KIOWA, COLORADO, AT 7 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE. • ALSO AVAILABLE ON ZOOM AT 7 P.M. – MEETING ID: 927 3180 4644 PASSCODE: 123123 PHONE#: 720-928-9299 - AND – THE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON THE 28TH DAY OF JULY 2021, IN THE AGRICULTURE BUILDING AT THE ELBERT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 95 UTE AVENUE, KIOWA, COLORADO, AT 1 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE. AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION WILL BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ON THE REFERENCED MINOR SUBDIVISION ON THE 29TH DAY OF JULY 2021 BY 5 P.M.. CONTACT ELBERT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR MORE INFORMATION: 303-621-3136 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN SECTIONS 23 AND 26 OF TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 63 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 26, AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 26 TO BEAR S00⁰11’26”E, FOR 5268.10 FEET, (AS MONUMENTED ON BOTH ENDS BY A 2-1/2” ALUMINUM CAPPED MONUMENT, LS 29052); THENCE N00⁰27’39”W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 23, FOR 875.88 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 86 AS ESTABLISHED IN BOOK 223, PAGE 198 OF THE ELBERT COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES; 1.) THENCE S62⁰48’01”E, FOR 41.15 FEET; 2.) THENCE S68⁰30’31”E, FOR 100.50 FEET; 3.) THENCE S62⁰48’01”E, FOR 675.00 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; 4.) THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE, TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 06⁰26’36”. A RADIUS OF 5780.00 FEET, AND A LENGTH OF 650.00 FEET (CHORD BEARS S66⁰01’19”E FOR 649.66 FEET) TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SW1/4 SW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE S00⁰29’43”E, AND ALONG SAID EAST LINE, FOR 227.86 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW1/4 NW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE S00⁰06’46”E ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID NW1/4 NW1/4, FOR 660.04 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE N1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE S89⁰12’19”W, AND ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID N1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4, FOR 1318.23 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID N1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4; THENCE N00⁰22’26”W, ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 26, FOR 658.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 36.38 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Legal Notice No. 24637 First Publication: June 17, 2021 Last Publication: June 17, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News
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