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Fee increases will pay for highway projects Polis signs transportation bill that adds to costs of gasoline, rideshares BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN

17. Leafstedt, a person in recovery himself, aims to turn his struggle and experience with addiction and recovery into a place for Coloradans and those in nearby states to better their lives and give back to the community. The facility consists of a cabinstyle farmhouse with vaulted ceilings and views of the Front Range.

FLOYD HILL — Shaded by an Interstate 70 bridge that has fueled steering-wheel-pounding rage for generations, Gov. Jared Polis on June 17 signed a transportation fee and spending bill that seeks to inject more than $5 billion into Colorado road and transit projects over the next 11 years. “Everybody knows we need to fix it,” Polis said of Colorado’s road and highway system before signing Senate Bill 260 under the curved I-70 bridge at the bottom of Floyd Hill, a structure over Clear Creek that chokes traffic and ruins the best-laid plans of skiers, snowboarders, hikers and bikers every weekend. “If it was easy it would have been done already.” Colorado lawmakers have been trying to solve the problem of the state’s limited transportation funding for years, proposing tax hikes and bonding and committing more existing money from the state budget to the problem. But the efforts to find money in the couch cushions to supplement a 22-cent gasoline tax that hasn’t increased since 1992 have either not been

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Healing Pines Recovery has eight beautifully made beds for residents while at the farm.

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Addiction recovery center opens doors Healing Pines Recovery offers hope for those seeking better life BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Healing Pines Recovery opened its doors on June 14 after two years

of planning, preparation, and renovation. The 40-acre property located south of downtown Elizabeth is an eight-bed facility designed to provide patients with tools necessary to continue their sobriety through life. Paul Leafstedt, the executive director of the facility, showed the Elbert County News around the farmhouse and property on June

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There are multiple community living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, and dedicated rooms for group and individual therapy. Leafstedt has big plans for the large outdoor farm space including a pickleball court, walking trail and Frisbee golf course. There is also a large unused barn on the property that he plans to convert into a crossfit gym for patients to use. Leafstedt’s dream of opening Healing Pines Recovery, however, received some pushback from neighboring ranchers and landowners. “There was pushback from the immediate neighbors and their friends regarding opening the treatment center. Most, if not all, said they think what we are doing is great and that people need it, just not here,” said Leafstedt. An Elbert County News article described the initial December 11, 2019 town meeting where Leafstedt first shared his plans: “The emotions ran high, as many residents expressed a need for the treatment facility, but feared it would bring their property values down, draw on limited emergency resources, pose a risk for family members and bring adverse behaviors by recovering addicts to their community.” Since the initial pushback in 2019, however, many locals and businesses have embraced Leafstedt and Healing Pines Recovery, welcoming them and expressing interest in collaboration to help those in recovery.

Paul Leafstedt sits with his son and some of the important people who have worked to make Healing Pines Recovery a reality. From left, Gabby May-Shinagle, Clinical Director; Cristi Leafstedt, Director of Strategic Planning; Carter Leafstedt, son of Paul PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON Leafstedt; Paul Leafstedt, Executive Director; and Cathy Jones, Accounting and HR.

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make tortillas and cinnamon rolls. It is important that we work together as a community,” said Isabel Salmon, owner of nearby Isabel’s Coffee in Elizabeth. “We are all a part of the same community and when we work together, we become selfless, have more compassion and forgiveness, and have more empathy for humankind.” Leafstedt is overwhelmed by the recent community support, including direct neighbors who are looking forward to opening up their farms to the residents in recovery. Leafstedt hopes to develop a program for residents to interact with the animals on nearby farms and ranches in exchange for helping the neighbors with work. “The time I have spent in the community over the past two years has made me fall in love with Elizabeth. It is the perfect example of `neighbors helping neighbors’ and creating support for the entire community,” said Leafstedt. “When a fellow resident in Elizabeth had their house burn down, the commu-

This outdoor living space is one of many throughout the property. COURTESY OF PAUL LEAFSTEDT

nity came together for donations to support the family in need. Healing Pines is exactly that, connection to others, Mother Nature, to family, to the community, to neighbors, and to oneself.” For more information on Healing Pines Recovery, visit healingpinesrecovery.com. You can also contact Paul Leafstedt directly at paul@ healingpinesrecovery.com.

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Elizabeth Library receives national grant Community conversations will be facilitated with help of $3,000 in funding BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Elizabeth Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. The competitive award comes with a $3,000 grant that will help the library facilitate Elizabetharea residents in talking about their hopes and dreams for their community. “We are delighted that the ALA chose the Elizabeth Library to be part of this innovative program,” said Library Manager Laurie Van Court. “This grant will help us provide a forum for Elizabeth-area residents to express their hopes, dreams and concerns for our community.” As part of the grant, Elizabeth Library staff will take an online course in how to lead conversations, a skill vital to library work today. Staff will then host a conversation with

residents about their hopes for the Elizabeth community and share conversation results with area decision-makers, service providers and commercial interests. Elizabeth and the area around it have experienced a great deal of change in recent years. Many residents have expressed alarm and frustration about the future of their community. The ALA grant will help Elizabeth Library give residents a platform to voice both their concerns and their aspirations for Elizabeth. Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities. Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; to take part in anti-violence activities; to provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics; and to have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff. The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) collaborated with the ALA in the initiative. Anyone interested in taking part in the conversation can contact Laurie Van Court at 303646-3416 or lvancourt@pplibraries.org.

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Lone Tree Hub provides professional gaming environment BY MADDIE BROWNING SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Esports at the Lone Tree Hub brings in players from around the state to share in one of their biggest passions — competitive gaming. Chris Curtis, South Suburban’s esports coordinator, hosts two tournaments a week for anyone who wants to compete, every Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday tournaments usually attract about 50 people, whereas Saturday yields between 70 and 75 people. “A lot of the players you see out here are either professionals or semi-professionals, and so they go to these events quite literally like they are their job,” Curtis said. Curtis began his career in esports, a form of competition with video games, by running similar events on his own time. In January 2020, South Suburban reached out to him to build the esports lounge, which he created out of an old classroom. “It’s honestly really awesome. I mean there’s a lot of really interesting people to meet,” said Christian Townen, an esports player. “It’s a good time to experi-

Participants enjoy the open and friendly setting for esports at the Lone Tree Hub.

ence the game that I like to play against people who are genuinely challenging.” The Hub, at 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy in Lone Tree, also offers drop-in times where anyone can purchase hours of playtime and gain access to the quality computers in the lounge. The drop-in rates start at $5 an hour for residents and $6 for nonresidents. “We have really high-end

gaming computers here, so the experience you get playing PC games in the lounge is usually an increase from the experience you might have at home,” said Curtis. Curtis said that they ran summer camps last year, but the pandemic made it difficult to find participants. This year, they had to increase their class sizes from six to 10 people and have an average of four to

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five people on a wait list. “We treat it very similarly to an art camp or a basketball camp where it’s a two to three hour section, using whatever game they’re attending for as a vehicle to teach life skills, communication skills, camaraderie, more on the social aspect of playing games, and then using something that those students are already interested in to get them out of

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STEM verdicts spark strong emotions in court Survivors, families react to guilty verdicts that will send shooter to prison for life BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After two years of anger and sorrow, John and Maria Castillo cried tears of joy June 15 as a jury found the person who fatally shot their son guilty of first-degree murder. Devon Erickson, 20, now faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole for his role in the May 7, 2019 STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting. The attack left eight students injured and one, John and Maria’s son Kendrick, dead. Erickson was also found guilty of an additional 44 charges, including 31 counts of attempted first-degree murder. In the moments before the verdicts were announced, survivors and their families filled the courtroom, quietly whispering to one another as they awaited the news. After only a five-hour jury deliberation, many had to hurry to the courthouse. The Castillos, along with Erickson’s family, were some of the last to enter the room. As the judge read the guilty verdicts for the two first-degree murder charges, emotions rippled across the courtroom. Victims and

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their families nodded with approval, patted one another on the back and grabbed nearby tissues. Each count of attempted firstdegree murder was associated with a person in classroom 107 that day, many of whom testified in the trial and were in the courtroom June 15. As Judge Theresa Slade read out each person’s name and associated charge, affirming that the jury found Erickson guilty of attempting to murder them, those who were present nodded their heads or closed

their eyes as those around them reached out with supportive pats. Mitchell Kraus, who gave an emotional testimony about being shot in the stomach during the attack, sat in the courtroom with his family and other survivors. As the guilty verdict associated with him was read aloud, his parents reached out and rubbed his back. Sitting behind Kraus was Brendan Bialy, another survivor and one of the students who — along with Kendrick — stormed Erickson to disarm him that day. Bialy leaned forward and whispered something to Kraus as he grabbed his friend’s shoulder. When the guilty verdict for Erickson’s attempted murder of Bialy was announced, his mother sat next to him, squeezing his hand. “We’re all part of a family we never wanted to be a part of,” Kraus said to reporters following the hearing. A few of the STEM survivors and family members peered over at the right side of the courtroom — where Erickson’s family sat — as the verdicts were announced. In that corner, a young woman shook with sobs. Erickson’s father appeared to be taking notes. Erickson, who wore a gray suit and tie, stared ahead with his hands folded in front of him as the guilty verdicts were listed. He did not have a visible reaction to the verdicts. Neither the family nor Erickson’s defense team were available in a media area following the verdict announcement. “We’ve had tears of sorrow, we’ve had anger for a couple years. Today we had tears of joy,” said John Castillo in a press conference following the hearing. “As we heard those read off for every person, it was a release.” Lead prosecutor George Brauchler, who also spoke to reporters, emphasized that it’s impossible to truly rectify what happened to the Castillos. “This is a great outcome … but I’m going to leave here and go home and have dinner with my kids and hug them and think about the fact that John and Maria are going to get in their car and drive to a gravesite and share information with a

headstone,” Brauchler said. “That is sobering.” During the 12-day trial, the jury heard from 63 witnesses, only two of whom were called by the defense. The prosecution called on STEM students and teachers, doctors, forensic experts, first responders and others to share their insights into what happened that day. The two expert witnesses called by the defense spoke about the possibility that Erickson had accidentally fired his gun due to an involuntary muscle contraction and that he was impaired because of long-term cocaine use and a lack of sleep. The prosecution repeatedly questioned these ideas by asking witnesses if Erickson was coherent earlier in that day and in the moments before the shooting. They also drew attention to the fact that there are no academic studies available that cite involuntary muscle contractions for multiple gunshots. Alec McKinney, who pleaded guilty in 2020 to charges similar to Erickson’s for his role in the attack and was sentenced to prison with parole eligibility, also testified for the prosecution. McKinney told the jury that the two of them had an elaborate plan for the attack that included killing everyone in Room 107 and then Erickson killing McKinney so he could “come off as the hero.” Physical evidence discussed during the trial showed that Erickson’s gun had been fired four times, hitting three students. McKinney shot nine bullets, injuring four students. The defense claimed in closing arguments that Erickson had some responsibility for what happened but that it wasn’t his intent to kill anyone. Defense attorney David Kaplan reminded the jury before their deliberations that they could find Erickson guilty of lesser charges, including second-degree murder, reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. “Devon didn’t go in there with some plan,” Kaplan said. Erickson’s sentencing, which will provide an opportunity for victims to speak to the court about the impacts of Erickson’s crimes, will be Sept. 17.

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June 24, 2021

Redistricting tour seeks citizen input Commissions will hold meetings in dozens of Colorado communities BY EVAN WYLOGE DENVER GAZETTE

Have opinions on what the state’s political maps should look like after they get reconfigured this year? Colorado’s redistricting commissions will be touring the state in July and August, looking for your input on the congressional and legislative maps they’re redrawing. Starting on July 9, the commissions will hold public meetings where anyone is welcome to tell the commission how they think the map should be shaped. Both the legislative and congressional redistricting commissions will have preliminary draft map plans by the time the statewide tour begins, which will give the commissioners and the public a starting point to consider when they provide input. The last public hearing will be Aug. 28. By then the commissions expect to have the crucial decennial census data that they will have to use to make adjustment to the preliminary map plans and create final maps. The decennial census data was months delayed this year because of the global coronavirus pandemic. The commissions are using estimate and survey data to draw the preliminary maps, with the understanding that the more precise decennial cen-

sus data will require adjustments. The data, combined with the public input the commissions receive over the coming months, will lead each commission to draw the final map and submit them to the Colorado Supreme Court for final review and sign-off by November. The state constitution has specific requirements for holding public hearings in all areas of the state. Here’s the schedule released June 17: July 9: Lamar July 10: Burlington and Sterling July 13: Arvada July 14: Denver July 17: Fort Collins July 20: Lakewood July 21: Sheridan July 23: Steamboat Springs July 24: Craig July 27: Denver July 28: Aurora July 30: Montrose and Grand Junction July 31: Carbondale and Breckenridge Aug. 3: Centennial Aug. 4: Golden Aug. 6: Alamosa and Trinidad Aug. 7: Ignacio Aug. 10: Longmont Aug. 11: Boulder Aug. 14: Greeley Aug. 18: Highlands Ranch Aug. 20: Woodland Park and Pueblo Aug. 21: Canon City and Buena Vista Aug. 24: Commerce City Aug. 25: Brighton Aug. 28: Colorado Springs For more stories like this, subscribe at denvergazette.com.

EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT Hedrick headed to Oklahoma Ethan Hedrick is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. He plans to attend The University of Oklahoma and will pursue a degree in business with a focus on finance or venture capital management. Hedrick was a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Hedrick Leaders of America and the Philanthropy Club in high school. In addition, he served as Chapter President for the DECA program, enabling him to not only lead activities and fundraisers, but also compete in DECA events at the district, state and national levels. He was an avid athlete participating on the high school Varsity Tennis and Lacrosse teams. Outside of school, he was involved with the Children’s Ministry at his church. Ethan is the son of Micah and Kristen Hedrick, senior client liaison at Insperity. National Merit Scholarships National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 3,100 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges

and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. Sponsor colleges and universities include 85 private and 75 public institutions located in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Local students are included below: Emma N. Slack: probable career field: mathematics, STEM School Highlands Ranch, National Merit Colorado State University Scholarship. Arjun Avinash: probable career field: computer science; Rock Canyon High School, Littleton National Merit Northeastern University scholarship. Sydney B. Naibauer: Probable career field: medicine, Rock Canyon High School, National Merti RoseHulman Institute of Technology Scholarship at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana. SEE EDUCATION, P8

Join us for a celebration of gratitude You and your family are invited to a countywide celebration of gratitude and community spirit Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to honor those we’ve lost and celebrate the resilience and strength of so many during this past year. There will be live music, hikes and hayrides, and more family fun at the preserved area of historic Sandstone Ranch - only open to the public for special events like these. Details at douglas.co.us search Together We Stand.

Help make our County Fair a success! Energetic, friendly volunteers age 16 and older are needed during the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, July 31-Aug. 8. Serve your community, celebrate your County’s history and have fun all at the same time. Visit douglascountyfairandrodeo.com and search Volunteers to learn more and sign up.

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Master Gardener volunteers are now available Douglas County Master Gardeners provide useful information to help your gardening efforts all year long via the “Virtual Helpdesk”. Questions are answered by email 7 days a week. Email your gardening questions today to dcmgardenr@gmail.com

Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a click away 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

SCFD Free Days Want to learn more about history, spend time appreciating abstract or contemporary art or get in touch with nature? SCFD organizations have your entrance fee and cultural passions covered. For more information including specific dates and locations - visit scfd.org

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June 24, 2021

Male infertility treatment company opens Douglas County doctor starts business that offers services in Colorado, other states BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When a couple looks to get pregnant, the standard recommendation for a woman younger than 35 is to try for a year without getting evaluated for fertility issues, a Douglas County doctor says. But if a woman waits until that point, and then she waits for an appointment and undergoes testing — and then finds out she has no issues — the focus then turns to the man. And if he gets checked out, that process could also take months. Before a couple knows it, they’ve gone a year and a half without getting pregnant. “It takes two to tango — it’s really important for the male factor to be addressed,” said Barrett Cowan, a physician who sees patients both via “telehealth,” or virtual, visits as well as in person at his office in Lone Tree. Many people, including women, assume that infertility is the woman’s issue, Cowan said. In the United States, the number of physicians who specialize in male fertility care likely pales

in comparison to the number of obstetrician-gynecologists. That’s according to Cowan’s analysis of directories from two male-fertility specialist organizations. Cowan A desire to increase awareness of male infertility and to help couples achieve their goal of a having a healthy baby led Cowan — who lives in Castle Rock and was educated at Stanford University — to start Posterity Health, a company that offers services to patients in Colorado, California and New York. Cowan has specialized in male fertility for more than 20 years. Here are a few things to know about male infertility and what Cowan’s company offers. Common choices raise risk A long list of lifestyle choices can affect male fertility, including many common activities, Cowan said. “What I tell people is all those things that your mom told you not to do as a kid: Don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t do drugs, exercise in moderation,” Cowan said. Use of tobacco or cannabis, exposure to heat such as in a sauna, and some medications can affect male fertility, Cowan said. “Anatomic” issues — such as

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being obese — can affect male fertility as well, along with problems with veins in the testicle area. For some people, problems can arise if certain tubes didn’t develop properly, according to Cowan. “Each person is different, and making sure that the patient undergoes a thorough evaluation to identify what the particular issue is with that individual is (important),” Cowan said. How the company works For men wanting to be seen in person, examinations take place in Lone Tree. But Cowan’s company also allows for at-home semen testing so men can send a sample overnight to a lab. Cowan also offers telehealth visits. As he learned from care during the coronavirus pandemic, treatment from a distance “turned out to be a real blessing,” he said. “Some men have a more difficult time talking about these issues, and we found they were more open to talking about these issues at home,” Cowan said. Virtual visits also avert the need for taking time off work or making a long drive, he said. Works with OB-GYNs Cowan’s company works in partnership with OB-GYNs because it’s “a couple’s issue,” he said. “We work very closely with gynecologists,” Cowan said, to

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Arianna M. Sanchez: Probable career field: neurosurgery, Rock Canyon High School, Littleton National Merit University of St. Thomas Scholarship. Finn L. Garrigan: Probable Career Field: engineering, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village National Merit University Of Southern California Scholarship. Adam M. Parish: Probable career field: economics, Cherry Creek High School, Village National Merit University Of Southern California Scholarship The University of Southern California. Eliza A. Hill: Probable career field: chemical engineering, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village National Merit Vanderbilt University Scholarship Vanderbilt. Nicole L. Hill: Probable career field: undecided, Cherry Creek high School, Greenwood Village National Merit Vanderbilt University Scholarship Vanderbilt. Elizabeth A. Brunn: Probable career field: law, Thunder Ridge High School, Highlands Ranch National Merit University Of Southern California Scholarship. Alec Y. Jang: Probable career field: computer science, Thunder Ridge High School, Highlands

“create an environment where the couple can conceive as easily and efficiently as possible.” What’s it cost? At Posterity Health, a baseline evaluation costs $300 and includes at-home semen testing and a consultation to discuss the results. A more personalized, hourlong evaluation that talks about a person’s reproductive and medical history costs $400. If a man opts for the $400 evaluation, that would entail an examination in person. Infertility care is “very variable” among health insurance plans, Cowan said, and Posterity Health doesn’t accept insurance. It does allow patients to use a health savings account, or HSA, or flexible spending account, or FSA. The company also provides a statement that can be submitted for outof-network coverage, Cowan said. Local roots Posterity Health is based in Colorado and carries out visits in New York and California via telehealth services. The company had a “soft opening” in March but officially opened in May. Cowan is its founder and chief medical officer. Colorado is the only place where the company does in-person evaluations, Cowan said. It has “network” providers in other states that will do in-person visits when necessary, he added.

Ranch National Merit Lehigh University Scholarship Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Joseph Clark Parsons: Probable career field: undecided, Stem School Highlands Ranch National Merit Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology Scholarship Rose-Hulman Institute Of Technology. Adam M. Hallstrom: Probable career field: mathematics, Homeschool National Merit Texas Tech University Scholarship Texas Tech University. Mitchell C. Hughes: Probable career field: investment banking, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village National Merit Southern Methodist University Scholarship. Anjali G. Kurse: Probable career field: medicine, Cherry Creek High School, Greenwood Village National Merit University of Alabama Scholarship. Emory G. Woodruff: Probable career field: law, Cherry Creek H. S., Greenwood Village National Merit Southern Methodist University. Kriz graduates from University of Iowa Lindsay Kriz of Lone Tree was among the students conferred their degrees at the University of Iowa. Kriz was a student in the College of Law whose program of study was law. The degree awarded was a juris doctor.

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Artist’s work grew from year of quiet moments

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oft Monuments,” paintings and ceramic sculpture by artist Kevin Sloan, will open at K Contemporary, 1412 Wazee St., Denver, with a SONYA’S celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. on July 10. SAMPLER The exhibit runs until Aug. 14. The new works focus on a curiosity about and reverence for the natural world and is an extension of Sloan’s recent exhibit, “Radiant Season,” at Denver Sonya Ellingboe Botanic Gardens, which focuses on environments in the natural world, specifically plants. It grew out of Sloan’s experiences in the past year, when there was an opportunity for more quiet moments of slowing down ... See kcontemporaryart. com, 303-590-9800. Denver Radio League Members of the Denver Radio League will set up a ham radio station at Amateur Radio Field Day, from noon to 5 p.m. on June 26, on the lawn at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St. in Littleton. They will show off equipment and talk about its use for fun or emergency. This group of amateur radio operators will contact others without the aid of electrical generators, cellphones or the internet! The American Radio

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Relay League has hosted Field Day every June since 1933, with more than 40,000 hams throughout North America, who also serve their communities during emergencies at times. Depot Art Gallery reminder The Littleton Fine Art Guild’s 58th Anniversary Show is at the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton (just north of the courthouse.) Juried by Stephanie Hartshorn, the Best of Show ribbon was awarded to Jay Wangsai’s painting, “Cactus in Bloom,” with Loren Gilbert’s photograph, “Gracies in the Mist” as Second Place and Deanne Sander’s happy painting, “Large Poppies,” in Third Place. This gallery, in a historic Santa Fe depot, is now open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a local treasure, with new exhibits frequently. Next will be Western Welcome Week’s special show. Admission free. 303-795-0781, depotartgallery.org. Dinner theatre Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, at 4747 Marketplace Drive in Johnstown, is a bit of a drive, but offers dinner and a musical, a most pleasant way to spend an evening — or Saturday afternoon! “Shrek The Musical” is directed by Piper Lindsay Arpan and is based on characters from William Steig’s book, “Shrek,” a tale of a swampland ogre who rescues a feisty princess ... Tickets start at $55.50 and include dinner and the show. 970-744-3747, ColoradoCandlelight.com. Runs through Aug. 22. Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings: dinner seating at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees: dinner seating at noon, show at 1:30 p.m. High Line Canal Volunteers are sought from throughout the area to help maintain

Kevin Sloan’s ceramic sculpture “Lover’s Stump” will be part of his “Soft Monuments” COURTESY PHOTO exhibition at K Contemporary.

the pathway, remove weeds, plant new trees, etc. along the High Line Canal. An online visit to highlinecanal.org will give information on where and when activities are planned for members of the Canal Conservation Corps along the 71 miles the canal spans ... Commit for one hour or more ... dates and activities are listed. Of course, just enjoy walking this trail too, wherever you want to approach it. Maps are available. Birds in photography “Birds in Art: Learning From Their Perspective” is open in the PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Open noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 90 minutes before performances. Works primarily by local photographers. Parkeronline.org, 303-8056800. ‘Suddenly Seymour’ The musical “Little Shop of

Horrors,” by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, plays June 25-July 18 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Meek Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Audrey II, after his co-worker crush. It requires blood as food, which presents problems ... Box office open Tuesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes before performances until intermission. Parkeronline. org, 303-805-6800.

Western Welcome Week Deadline is July 20 to register for the Western Welcome Week Arts and Craft Fair, which will be on Aug. 21 in downtown Littleton. There will be room for 65 vendors. Handcrafted items only. 303-794-4870. Current office hours: Tuesday, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 1-4 p.m. 5890 S. Bemis St., Littleton. WWW will run August 1322 — watch for more details.

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Colorado Symphony has announced its 2021-22 season. Starting in September, the orchestra will perform 49 live indoor concerts featuring a lineup of renowned guest artists at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver. The season is the orchestra’s first regular programming since COVID-19 closures began in 2020. In the last year and a half, the orchestra has put on several virtual performances and played 18 live shows at Red Rocks. Members have also performed in small ensemble concerts at venues like the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Evenings Al Fresco, the Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria and Denver Zoo. The season will open Sept. 17-

19 with a guest performance by Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax, who will join the orchestra to perform pieces like Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto, Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. This year, the orchestra plans to highlight talented and diverse composers, guest performers, soloists and conductors, including music by women composers Clarise Assad, Gabriela Lena Frank, Joan Towers, Jessie Montgomery and Florence Price. “As we look ahead to the return of normal in-hall operations, we’re excited to build on the successes we’ve enjoyed over the past decade by coming out of this pandemic with renewed energy and purpose,” said Anthony Pierce, the orchestra’s chief artistic officer. “This season will be a true celebration for our musicians and patrons alike, providing live symphonic music and shared concert experiences that will be thrilling for people of

all ages.” Guests can buy season subscriptions now, as well as “Flex Passes,” or six-ticket vouchers for prime seats to any show of the season. Individual tickets will go on sale Sept. 1. 2021-22 season concerts Sept. 17-19: Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax Oct. 1-3: Dvorak Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” Oct. 15-17: Brahms Symphony No. 1 conducted by Christopher Dragon Nov. 5-7: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Nov. 19-21: Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 with Natasha Paremski Dec. 3-5: Elgar Enigma Variations Jan. 7-9: Marin Alsop conducts This story is from Denverite, a nonprofit Denver news source affiliated with CPR News. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite.com.

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Bring lawn chairs or blankets as outdoor concerts return Live music is back in local venues for summer under the stars BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Concerts under the stars are welcomed back ... and most are free for families. Think picnics, Colorado’s gorgeous summer nights, LIVE music of all kinds ... (we’ll probably add more in future issues — here’s what we know today — happy tidings): • Littleton Museum concerts are held on the big lawn under the stars at Gallup Street’s Ketring Park, sponsored by the Friends of the Littleton Library/Museum, tend towards folk/rock and draw a family crowd, many with picnic suppers in hand. All on Wednesdays, the first concert is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on July 14 and will feature Faces West, “a fiery blend of rock and blues,” with Kurt Ashmore, guitar, Mick Knudson, drums and Vince Carmellini, bass. (Knudson and Ashmore met at Western State University in Gunnison and have relocated to Denver.) Following on the museum lawn: July 21: Delta Sonics; July 28: David Laurence and the Spoonful; Aug. 4: Juice of the Barley; Aug. 11: Dakota Blonde; Aug. 18: Buckstein. (Free) • Littleton Symphony announces concerts under the direction of

Faces West, a band that performs rock and blues, will appear on July 14 starting at 6:30 COURTESY PHOTO p.m. on the lawn of the Littleton Museum.

Jurgen de Lemos. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. at Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church courtyard, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village; Sunday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. at Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; Thursday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at Grant Amphitheatre in Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton.

• Greenwood Village Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Marjorie Park, 6331 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. concerts. July 15 — Spinphony; July 29 — Walker Williams Band; Aug. 19 — Tone and the Vibe; Aug. 28 — The Petty Nicks Experience. (Tickets for sale at moaonline.org for the last one.) • SunSET Concert Series at Englewood CityCenter Amphitheater, 1000 Englewood Parkway, 7 p.m. The

lineup is July 22 — Nothing But Nineties; July 29 — Hazel Miller and the Collective; Aug. 5 — Walker Williams Band; Aug. 12 — Raising Cain. • Central City Opera Festival will be at Hudson Gardens and Event Center this summer, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton: “Rigoletto” July 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27, 28, 30; and “Carousel” July 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25, 27, 29, Aug. 1. Tickets: $25-$75. boxoffice@centralcity.org. • Arapahoe Philharmonic, also local, performs “rain or shine” at Breckenridge Brewery with a rousing July 3 concert at 8 p.m. It’s called “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Tickets: $35, $30, $10: arapahoe-phil. org/events/concerts or 303-781-1892. Last, but probably not least and a bit noisy, but probably not musical: the annual Independence Day event — held on Saturday, July 3 this year — sponsored by Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, Arapahoe County and South Suburban Parks and Recreation, starting at 5 p.m. with gathering for picnics at Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park. Local business vendors and food trucks will have food and drinks — or bring your own picnic. Fireworks at dark. Note: If others in the area have performance plans, I’d love to hear about them. I know Highlands Ranch Concert Band is resuming rehearsals and wonder about others??? What a joy to contemplate outdoor live music again ...

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or the past year and a half, old acquaintances I haven’t heard from in five, ten, fifteen and even twenty years have written to me. QUIET Has the same thing been happenDESPERATION ing to you? Most have been former students. There are over 10,000 of them. It’s possible some of them are reevaluating the time we spent together in the perspective Craig Marshall of maturity; i.e., Smith maybe I wasn’t such a (expletive deleted) after all. Perhaps others want to know if I am still alive. These reunions have a short shelf life. They last for an afternoon, a couple of days, a week at most. Once we have provided updates, they enter an odd phase of wondering, “Where is this going?” Often they begin with, “You might not remember me.”

Often I don’t. Schoolteachers, especially at the college level, encounter an extraordinary range of individuals. I’m convinced college art teachers encounter the most (unusual) individuals. Art attracts all kinds. Misfits, flakes, dilettantes. Also focused, committed, insightful. Any one of the classes I taught could have had its story made into a film. Invariably, there was both drama and conflict. Because art is a subjective experience, students often distrust their grades. Low grades were generally a result of absences, failures to complete projects, or drawing a shoe when the assignment was to draw a fish. But taking personal responsibility for a low grade requires an ability to be honest some don’t have until later on. “I realize now the grade you gave me was deserved. Sorry I stuck a screwdriver in your tire, Mr. Smith.” The subjectivity I refer to doesn’t

occur in math classes. Two plus two always equal four. If a student answers “Nine,” well, they’re wrong. How can one drawing of an apple be better than another? Trust me, it can. Many of the emails I’ve received have been heartwarming. I am, despite a contrary illusion, a sentimentalist. Some messages are comical, some poignant. “My husband and I stay together for the kids, I have been vaccinated, but he refuses, the dog is incontinent, I haven’t picked up a drawing pencil since your class, goodbye.” “You always played music while we were drawing. I heard a song today you used to play. It brought back some good memories.” Perhaps that’s why I have been hearing from people out of the blue: good memories. Since, oh, 2016, the scrapbook has not been filled with jollity. Unless you are The Amazing Criswell it’s impossible to remember the future. Sometimes it’s difficult to remem-

ber what I had for breakfast. But somewhere in the brain’s reliquary are enduring memories. I’ve been reminiscing about Little League baseball. My dental assistant’s son is 8. He’s playing T-ball. I played T-ball when I was 8. The following year we had pitchers on the mound. My team was unbeaten for two years. I still have my glove. It’s my “Rosebud,” if you get the film reference. After Little League, Life came along. The internet makes these reunions much easier than they once were. You can find almost anyone now, unless they have changed their name. There’s an artist named Grow Love. Her name used to be Robyn Frances. If you’re looking for Robyn Frances, look for Grow Love instead. Saul Bellow: “Everybody needs his memories. They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

Experiencing life’s abundance

ne of the bigger misconceptions and mistakes I see or hear is around abundance. For some reason, many of us immediately associate abundance WINNING with money. And WORDS although having an abundance of money rarely hurts us, having an abundance of other more important things in life usually always helps us. And if we are abundantly blessed Michael Norton with good things, sometimes we need to appreciate the abundance of troubles that come our way as well. Experiencing abundance may begin right here with this quote by Zig Ziglar, “You can have everything in life that you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Let’s start by talking about those other things in life outside of money, that when we have them in abundance, can make such a huge difference. Appreciation is first. I have a few

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friends that I stay connected to each day by phone, email, or text. And one thing we talk about most is our gratitude bucket. The more we show appreciation for what we have today, the more we will have to be grateful for tomorrow. Building others up is an absolute key to finding abundance. The more we can provide others with a little hope and encouragement, and help them to increase in their own abundance, the more that we become blessed and enriched ourselves. Unconditional love and forgiveness might just be the most powerful and best-kept secret ingredient when it comes to abundance. When we can demonstrate this trait and make it a core value, it is a gamechanger. Needs of others. When we put others above ourselves, focusing on what they need most, and do whatever we can that is within our ability to help, it will be one of the more rewarding feelings that we can experience in life. Daring to be different in a world that is “me” focused instead of “we” focused. Daring to be an agent of change in a world of conformity. Breaking through our comfort zone

to be a difference-maker in turn, makes all the difference. Asking for what we want in life always pays off. The old saying is true, “If you don’t ask, you don’t get.” People may never know, even our closest friends and family, that we are in need unless we ask for assistance. And when we do, I have found that someone is always there ready to help. New relationships, innovative ideas, and keeping things fresh will keep us on our toes. When we look for the newness in the world around us, our creativity increases and our inspiration flourishes, and when that happens abundance abounds. Celebrate the wins and the losses in life. There is nothing so big that happens along life’s journey where we couldn’t celebrate it more; nothing so small or insignificant occurs that we shouldn’t celebrate it with utter joy and enthusiasm. Elevate effort. Hope and motivation alone will never help us achieve our goals and realize our dreams. But when we elevate our effort and apply action, we begin to rise above the noise of negativity that may be going on inside our own heads. That voice that says, “No, you can’t.” We

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can suppress those voices by taking the initiative and steps necessary to find whatever results and success we are striving for. You may have picked up on this by now, but the first letter of the first word in each paragraph above beginning with appreciation and ending with elevate, spells abundance. This has been my personal formula for experiencing abundance in each area of life. I actively seek to help others find abundance in mind, body, and spirit. Here’s the recap. Appreciation; Building; Unconditional; Needs; Daring; Asking; New; Celebrate; Elevate. Is abundance available to everyone but you? Do you sometimes get hung up on confusing abundance only with money? I would love to hear your story of abundance at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can learn to seek and experience abundance in every area of life, 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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Water alert over in Castle Pines Chlorine injector, loss of pressure created need for boil-water advisory STAFF REPORT

Residents in the Castle Pines North Metro District had a water boil advisory lifted on June 12 after technical issues caused the state order. On June 10, a water boil advisory was put in place by the state’s Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Public Health & En-

vironment for north Castle Pines residents. In informing residents about the order, metro district officials said technical issues caused the water system to lose its chlorine injector on June 8. On June 9, the district lost complete pressure on almost half of the distribution system. The other half of the distribution system experienced low pressure. According to the news release, a boil water advisory had to be instated because loss of chlorine injector and the loss of pressure in the distribution system can allow disease-causing organisms to

enter the water system. After several days of testing, the Water Quality Control Division officially removed the water-boil advisory on the evening of June 12. The advisory was lifted after no bacteria was found in multiple samples that were taken over the three-day period. As a precaution, the Castle Pines website warned residents that it may take time for the water system to completely return to normal. To continue to ensure water safety, the district provided the following tips and information: The process to restore water pressure may stir up sediment in

the pipes and result in discolored water. Residents can run several cold water taps in the home for a few minutes to flush out any remaining sediment. The metro district also recommends that residents throw away any ice made with tap water during the week of June 6, including any ice the freezer may have automatically made. For appliances, district officials say residents can flush out coffee makers, dishwasher, or other appliances as a safety precaution. For continued updates, metro district customers can visit the website at www.cpnmd.org.

Roadwork begins on Castle Pines Parkway $3 million project to improve roadway, sidewalks and bike lanes

safer ride for bicyclists. Installation of a six-foot bike lane in both directions. Rebuilding the sidewalk on the northside of the parkway, including the installation of a new sixfoot sidewalk. Upgrading all pedestrian curb BY THELMA GRIMES ramps to be more ADA compliTGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM ant, allowing better access for residents with disabilities.Besides The nearly $3 million project to rebuilding the road, the city is reconstruct a half-mile of Castle partnering with the Castle Pines Pines Parkway officially began on June 21. The project, which is part North Metro District to install a 12-inch water line as part of the of a major roadway rehabilitation required infrastructure improveprogram, is slated to continue ments for some Castle Pines water through December. customers to receive services During the June 7 council from Parker meeting, City Water. Manager Mike Saving the Penny gave a city money, the short update, metro district saying road will be paysigns will be ing some fees posted regularto assist in ly given coninstalling the struction will required waterdisrupt traffic. line. Penny said the Castle Pines town will send Mayor Tera Raregular updates dloff said the to residents project could through the Tera Radloff, not start fast city’s website, www.castlepiCastle Pines mayor enough. “Castle Pines nesco.gov/, and Parkway is one social-media of our major posts. roads and this is the first major Public Works Director Larry Nimmo said while sections of Cas- component of an even bigger tle Pines Parkway will not be com- picture,” she said. “In our small but mighty city, the roads are the pletely closed during construcmost important. For the council, tion, there will only be one lane of rebuilding our roads is a major traffic moving in each direction priority.” at a time. This will likely cause With improving Castle Pines continued traffic delays. Nimmo roadways being a major priority said drivers should use alternate in 2021, the City Council approved routes whenever possible. almost $5 million for roadwork, Nimmo said the half-mile which is 40% of all city expendistretch of roadway will be done tures for the year. Other budgeted along Castle Pines Parkway beexpenditures related to road imtween Yorkshire Drive and Monprovements including: arch Boulevard. $1.5 million for additional The $2.8 million reconstruction planned roadwork on Castle Pines project will include: Parkway west of Monarch and Replacing crumbling infrastrucMonarch north of Castle Pines ture with a new asphalt roadway. Parkway plus residential road Removal and replacement of the maintenance. aging curb and gutter to create a

‘In our small but mighty city, the roads are the most important. For the council, rebuilding our roads is a major priority.’

$450,000 for street/sidewalk maintenance repairs $125,000 for signal improvements $75,000 for pedestrian related improvements Radloff said the council’s commitment to roads will not end

with the current year’s investment. The mayor said council members and staff are evaluating funding sources and discussing options to continue improving the city’s roadways in 2022 and beyond.

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Dana Paul Crocker 10/4/1962 - 5/29/2021

Dana Paul Crocker, also known to many as “Daytona Dana”, age 58, of Littleton, CO passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on May 29, 2021. Born October 4, 1962 and a native to Colorado where he lived in Aurora, CO until age 23 then moved to Thousand Oaks, CA until 1999, before returning to the mile-high state. He is survived by his daughter, Shanda Tillman (fiancé Chris) of Rifle, CO; grandson, Ryatt Hunter; mother, Paula (Husband Leon) Meurer of Parker, CO; father Dave (Wife Kay) Crocker of Foxfield, CO; stepmother Jo Doornbos of Paradise Valley, AZ; brother Darren (Wife Lacy) Crocker of Brighton, CO; brother Vernon Doornbos of Parker, CO; sister Susie (Husband Louis) LoSasso of Aurora, CO; nephew Colton (fiancée Meghan) Crocker, niece Kayla Doornbos, nephew Joey LoSasso, and nieces Makenna Crocker and Gracie Crocker. Dana had countless friends that he met along his life’s journey. He always went out of his way to help

people and quickly befriended everyone he met. Pshhhh...he was the life of the party! Racing to the finish line a little earlier than anticipated, #78 - Daytona Dana - will no doubt race around heaven leaving rubber on the shiny white pearl roads as he takes the turns as fast as he can “around the outside”. The air may be a little thinner there, but that won’t stop him from tuning his carb and outrunning the best of the best. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Crocker Residence, 14121 Country Hills Drive, Brighton, CO on Sunday, July 18th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dana’s honor to his favorite non-profit, Sparkling Kindness that helps those in need and sheds light on any darkness with a motto of “We rise by lifting others” just as Dana has done all through his life. www.sparklingkindness.org Venmo: @sparkling-kindness

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In the ring at Liberty Bell STAFF REPORT

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.

Chaparral’s Colleen Quinlan clears the bar at the pole vault event in preliminary rounds.

Corey Guildner of Legend easily clears his hurdles in preliminary rounds.

Brody Beason of Heritage has a hair-raising experience as he lands in the sand pit after his long jump attempt in preliminary rounds on of the Liberty Bell Invitational Track and Field Meet.

Kyle Dawson of Rock Canyon readily clears his hurdles in preliminary rounds.

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June 24, 2021

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

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 in the team standings. PHOTO BY JIM BENTON

champs, was first in the Southern regional played June 8 at Broken Tee Golf Course and the Bruins’ 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,

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.

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.” Valor Christian senior Grace Young had five birdies and an eagle in her round of 4-underpar 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.

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 Salvatore, Amira Badruddin, Grace Dunkleberger and COURTESY PHOTO Gisella Lagrimas.

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June 24, 2021

‘Each/Other’ collaboration on display until August Denver Art Museum exhibit features works of two Indigenous artists BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“Each/Other” is the first exhibition to feature the works of contemporary Indigenous artists Marie Watt (Seneca, Scottish, German) and Cannupa Hanska Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota, European) together and the Denver Art Museum will run it through Aug. 22 — a perfect show for viewers of any age and from Colorado or anywhere else in the world. The exhibit is contained in size — 26 mixed-media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installation works, along with a large artist-guided community artwork, also named “Each/Other.” Discover new works now — part of a whole new genre and perhaps later in the fall, plan to visit the familiar Native American collection when it reopens to consider possible connections ... Both artists focus on collaborative art making in their practices, but this exhibit is the first time they have worked together. Denver Art Museum’s Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts John Lukavic writes in his catalogue introduction of a “seed” planted in his mind at a late-night Manhattan arts event where both artists were present and met for a first time. “Family is a deep bond ... an essential part of both Watt’s and Luger’s practices and is what helped them develop deep bonds with one another, and with me,” he writes. “They create and amplify platforms for shared experiences ... When we see collaboration in these broad terms, our eyes are open to the land, animals and processes with which we sometimes unknowingly collaborate — or even harm.” Watt, who lives in Montana, had been an artist in residence at DAM in 2013, leading quilting circles and exploring textile art from her unique perspective on collaboration ... Luger, a New Mexico resident, had a history of collaborative works as well, including a floor to ceiling

“Each/Other” is a large-scale she-wolf sculpture in the exhibit of the same name at Denver Art Museum.

piece, “Every One” (2018), created with large clay beads, each individually created to represent one of the many missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and transgendered people in Canada. Lukavic began to think about a collaborative show as he enjoyed the lively crowd and we are fortunate to experience the result! Catalogue author Jami Powell writes about her initial difficulty of placing these artists within any predetermined categories of Indigenous art. “By grounding their work within Indigenous understandings of place, relationality and materiality, Watt and Luger refuse Western art historical categorization and argue for a consideration of art as inseparable from our humanity,” she writes.

“While we tend to think in terms of reservations, nearly 80% of us do not live on one,” Powell said, as she talks of a new space they and other contemporary BIPOC artists are creating. The centerpiece of this exhibit is a participatory sculpture, also called “Each/Other,” a large-scale she-wolf, with a pelt stitched from hundreds of bandannas, contributed by more than 700 people who answered their call. According to the catalogue, “Contributors were instructed to take a bandanna-sized piece of fabric, fold it in a triangle and embroider a word, message or visual sentiment that is meaningful to them during this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and mail their creation to the artists. They were stitched into

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a giant animal pelt at Portland Garment factory, a woman-owned and environmentally-conscious fabrication studio. It was then draped over an armature created by Neal Fagan from the artist’s design.” Onsite, Watt and Luger “welded the head, handstitched the bandanna submissions onto the she-wolf’s body and embedded ceramic eyes, bringing this monumental canine figure to life.” It is described as “Steel, wool, bandannas and embroidery thread 12x20x9 ft. (approximately).” Plan to pay this she-wolf a visit this summer: Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Ave. Parkway (just west of Broadway). Parking garage, on 12th as well as neighborhood spots. Open daily. Ticketed.

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June 24, 2021

World Cup could come to Denver in 2026 Nothing certain yet, but speculation falls on Empower Field at Mile High BY PAOLO ZIALCITA DENVERITE

The dramatic win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League Final on June 6 was huge for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and its supporters. A bigger victory could be coming for the host city, though, when FIFA officials choose hosts for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. The 2026 World Cup — soccer’s most prestigious competition — will be jointly hosted by 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Of America’s 17 candidates, only 10 will make the final list. Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High is one of them. The Nations League semifinals, third-place game and final were moved to Empower Field from Texas in late April, due to coronavirus complications. For many Coloradans, the weekend was a chance to show FIFA why Denver is the right stage for the international competition. “I think this game was really important for us to show how big the fan base is. You can’t just look at a Rapids game and say, `That’s the entire fan base,’” said Robert Wilson, president of American Outlaws Denver, U.S. Soccer’s official supporters

group. “There’s a lot more people here that will go up, especially for a game here at Mile High, downtown.” Both USMNT games at Mile High were sold out, though there was still limited capacity due to the pandemic. The June 6 third-place game between Honduras and Costa Rica sold out, as did the June 3 semifinal between Mexico and Costa Rica. American Outlaws Denver’s Hallie Guardo said those games needed to go well, too, because there’s no guarantee the USMNT will even play in Denver if it’s chosen as a host city. She said fans of the sport needed to prove they’ll turn up for any World Cup game, regardless of the teams playing. “We’ve got a lot of different cultures represented that would turn out for any team that’s playing,” she said. American Outlaws national board member Donald Wine flew in from Washington, D.C. to watch the Nations League final. He said he’s been impressed with Denver whenever international play comes to the city and that he wouldn’t be surprised if FIFA chooses Mile High as a venue. “I think they actually have a good chance. Denver has always been a great city, and has always been a great host for different matches,” he said. “They’ve done Gold Cup. They’ve done Nations League, obviously they’ve done men’s national team, women’s national team. They’ve had the Mexico national team play here for friendlies. So I

The United States celebrates a 3-2 win against Mexico in extra time in the CONCACAF PHOTO BY JACK DEMPSEY/AP Nations League championship soccer match June 6 in Denver.

wouldn’t count Denver out at all.” If chosen, Denver could attract fans from bordering states that don’t have any candidate cities. Ana Alvarez came up from New Mexico, which has never hosted a U.S. international game, to watch Mexico play this weekend. “I’m super excited ‘cause we’re so close and we’ve been here for previous games,” she said. “It’s like my dream to go to the World Cup and it’s going to happen soon.” It’s not yet clear who will play in the 2026 World Cup, since the 2022 World Cup qualifiers haven’t even finished. But 2026 will see a format change, where the tournament will expand to 48 teams. That means national teams that have missed out on tournaments of past, like Chile, Ireland and Ivory Coast, all have a

larger chance of qualifying. FIFA officials plan to announce the World Cup host cities later this year. Stadiums such as Dallas’ AT&T Stadium and Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl are among the U.S. candidates. Toronto and Mexico City have nominated BMO Field and Estadio Azteca, respectively. If Denver is chosen as a host, it will be the city’s first appearance in a World Cup. The U.S. has hosted the tournament three times: once for the men’s in 1994, and twice for the women’s in 1999 and 2003.

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Colorado made news in May as the first state in the nation to ban legacy admissions at its public colleges. But few colleges in the state even consider an applicant’s family ties to a school, so what does the law really change? The answer, advocates say: perception. They hope the law especially helps people of color, as well as low-income and first-generation students see these institutions as open to them. Supporters believe the ban on legacy admissions makes a statement about who Colorado values in being admitted into college and clarifies

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University and Western Colorado University — report they consider those ties. They also admit most of the students who apply. In fact, Colorado State, Western Colorado, and Colorado Mesa accept roughly 4 out 5 applicants. Mines accepts about half of all students who apply. Nationally, legacy admissions play a role at wealthy private universities, where fewer than 1 in 5 applicants get in. Richard Kahlenberg, an expert on admissions, said legacy admissions have huge consequences. He pointed to research that found that about half of leaders in U.S. business and government come from just 12 wealthy higher education institutions. That’s why, he said, “an unfair admissions policy like legacy preference matters.” Even if few Colorado schools use legacy admissions, Kahlenberg said the law sends a powerful message about which students should go to college. School leaders across the state supported the bill. Several had changed their policies. The University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Northern Colorado, for instance, ended the practice in the past two years. Clark Brigger, executive director of admissions at CU Boulder, said in a written statement that the school removed legacy admissions

Students walk the campus at the Colorado School of Mines. That school, along with Colorado State University, Colorado Mesa University, and Western Colorado University, PHOTO BY KATHRYN SCOTT/THE DENVER POST VIA GETTY IMAGES say that they consider legacy admissions.

at the same time it made national standardized testing scores optional. The state legislature also approved a bill this year that makes the ACT and SAT optional in college admissions. Since the changes, Brigger said applications have risen 24% among students of color and 11% among first generation students. Even schools that do ask about an applicant’s family connection claim that they do not consider that information in admissions. Heather Daniels, director of admissions at Colorado State University, said the school asks applicants about alumni in their family simply

to collect the data. Western Colorado University spokesman Chris Rourke said the school doesn’t use alumni connections as a top consideration in admissions. Advocates said that even admissions staff themselves are confused about the role of alumni connections in admissions. In surveying schools earlier this year, Staron found that some administrators could not clearly state how alumni relations weighed into admission offers, even at schools that claimed to have ended legacy admissions. Staron was working with Young Invincibles, a national

nonprofit organization that helps young adults advocate on higher education, health care, and workforce issues. “We don’t want to imply that our colleges or admissions officers are in any way bad actors,” Staron said. “But unless you actually run a bill to say we’re prohibiting this practice, those policies can sometimes just exist in perpetuity.” Prateek Dutta, the policy director for Democrats for Education Reform, also found inconsistencies in how schools reported using family data. “That illustrates a thumb on the scale for those who have family connections,” Dutta said. With the law in place, advocates see opportunities to increase college-going rates for students of color and those that are low income and the first in their family to go to college. Kahlenberg said real change would involve: giving more weight to the background of students who have disadvantages. Staron said she hopes the state now tackles affordability and unconscious exclusion. Staron believes that the law could change how students view their chances of getting into college. “I really believe this is going to get more students in the door,” she said. “This is more than symbolic.” This story is from Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Used by permission. For more, and to support Chalkbeat, visit co.chalkbeat.org.

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For classic video games, step aboard the Retro-Cade Free arcade bus will be parked in Littleton every Friday this summer BY DAVID GILBERT DGILBERT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Good news for Millennials wondering if their Mortal Kombat skills are still sharp: You can test them on Friday nights in Littleton this summer aboard the Retro-Cade, a former DIA shuttle bus turned free video arcade. The Retro-Cade will be parked on Main Street every Friday night this summer as part of Weekends on Main, Littleton’s outdoor dining program. The bus features 13 cabinet-style arcade games, from Pac-Man to Mortal Kombat to NBA Jam and Cruisin’ USA — all free of charge. Oh, and hundreds of classic Nintendo games on a giant screen. The bus is the brainchild of Andy O’Connell, who fell in love with the mobile life while working on a pizza truck. Just before COVID hit, he bought the old bus from Craigslist and outfitted it with his favorite games from childhood, cutting the arcade cabinets down to size to fit aboard the bus. Though the Retro-Cade had to be mothballed during COVID shutdowns, O’Connell said the summer of 2021 is the perfect time to roll it out as people emerge from the pandemic eager for fun experiences. Though the bus can be hired for parties of all kinds, the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association paid for O’Connell to park it on Main Street once a week all summer long. O’Connell will be on hand to answer questions from impressed

Andy O’Connell in front of the Retro-Cade, his mobile video arcade built out of an old DIA shuttle bus.

pedestrians as they discover the bus — and to sell some nostalgic items to go with the ‘90s vibe, like authentic vintage baseball cards still in the original packaging. “I hope the bus brings people back to when they were kids, or lets people introduce their own kids to all these awesome games,” McConnell said. “I love watching people walk into the bus and just go starry-eyed.” For Rachel Jones and Tom Lester, who went head-to-head at Mortal Kombat during a date night on June 11, the bus was a blast. “I haven’t played these games in 20 years,” Lester said. “The guy

Players pack Retro-Cade, a mobile video arcade that will be parked in downtown Littleton every Friday night this summer.

who came up with this is a genius.”

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Tom Lester, left, and Rachel Jones pummel each other in a rousing round of Mortal Kombat.

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