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Fiber artists thrive amid pandemic Local artisans create community through shared struggle BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

For the majority of local businesses and artists, COVID-19 had a harsh impact on operations and sales. Fortunately, local alpaca fiber artists Kathleen and Dave Dalgleish of Raisin Bred Alpacas quickly learned how to maneuver through the pandemic restrictions to help their small business thrive. Kathleen and Dave Dalgleish moved to Kiowa from California in 2015 to continue their fiber business in the beautiful rolling hills of Elbert County. They quickly made friends with other fiber artists in the area. Raisin Bred Alpacas, along with other local fiber artists, created an informal cooperative organization called Fibernatics, which is designed to help each of their businesses thrive both individually and collectively. “Going through the pandemic has made our group much closer. We help each other on the ranch,” said Dave Dalgleish. “The pandemic has made us all much closer.” Fibernatics holds regular openbarn events at the Dalgleish farm in Kiowa for people to come visit the alpacas, learn about fiber arts, interact with the fibers and the tools to makearit, meet local fiber artists, and peruse vendors and the handmade products they have for sale. In an interview on May 23, Dave Dalgleish became emotional when describing his visitors’ experiences at the open-barn events. “People come from all over! SEE ARTISTS, P11

Forward Together a state tool for parents, youths Website aims to empower, connect struggling young people with tools, resources BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Long before the behavioral health crisis reached the public spotlight, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment saw a need for more public outreach to help parents and teens. In collaboration with the Colorado Department of Human Services, the state health department unveiled the Forward Together program in 2020. As state health-care providers are reporting drastic increases in mental health emergencies among the state’s adolescents, Forward Together works to empower adults to support mental health for teens and youth. Lena Heilmann, the youth suicide prevention coordinator for the Colorado Department of Health, said Forward Together aims to help parents and their children become more connected. An alpaca at Raisin Bred Alpacas.

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Proposed map launches redistricting process 4th Congressional District would gain Pueblo, San Luis Vally under preliminary plan BY THY VO, SANDRA FISH, JESSE PAUL AND DANIEL DUCASSI THE COLORADO SUN

Colorado’s new, eighth congressional district would include the cities of Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, Thornton, Brighton and Platteville, a preliminary map drawn by nonpartisan redistricting staff and presented to the state’s Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission on June 23 shows. Staff placed the new district in the north Denver metro area for two reasons, said Jeremiah Barry, a legislative attorney advising the redistricting commissions. “The first reason was we recognize this was the fastest-growing area of the state,” said Barry. “The second was a recognition that although nearly 30% of the population of the state are Hispanics, none of the current seven districts are represented by a Hispanic.” The map is a major first step in the state’s once-a-decade redistricting process. It will evolve as the commission gets input from the public and interest groups over the next few months. The preliminary map is based on 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimates because of a months-long delay in the release of the final population data collected during the 2020 Census. Once the U.S. Census Bureau releases that data in August, redistricting staff will have to adjust the map. “It’s the starting line, but nowhere near the finish line,” Curtis Hubbard, a Democratic political consultant who is registered to lobby the redistricting commissions, said of the preliminary map. The initial map, the public’s first glimpse at how the 8th District may affect the state’s political landscape, also makes changes to the state’s existing seven congressional districts. The 3rd District, represented by Garfield County Republican Lauren Boebert, would gain Eagle, Summit,

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Grand, Park, Teller and Fremont counties, as well as some of western Boulder County. The San Luis Valley and Pueblo County would be dropped and added to the 4th District, which includes northeast and southeast Colorado and is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, a Republican from Windsor. The 5th District, currently represented by U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Springs Republican, would contract to include only parts of El Paso County. Southeastern El Paso County and counties in the western part of the district would be drawn into other districts. The 7th District, centered in Jefferson County and currently represented by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, an Arvada Democrat, Perlmutter would shift south to include Castle Rock, dropping some of Denver’s northwest suburbs, including the bulk of Arvada. Perlmutter, however, would remain in the 7th District under the prelimi-

nary map, though only narrowly — by about 50 yards. The new 7th District looks to be the most competitive of the new map. In 2018, the Republican candidate won the attorney general’s contest in the new proposed district by 3 percentage points, though a Democrat won the statewide vote. The 1st District, represented now by U.S. Rep. Diana Degette, a Denver Democrat, would encompass only Denver, dropping portions of Arapahoe and Jefferson counties. The 6th District, represented by U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a Centennial Democrat, would lose some of its northern half while continuing to include Aurora, Centennial and Littleton. Both of those districts went heavily Democratic in the 2018 attorney general contest, and, along with the 2nd District in Boulder and Larimer counties, are considered safe seats for that party. Nonpartisan staff used the results of the 2018 attorney general contest, the closest statewide race in a recent, nonpresidential election year, as well as voter registration figures to

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measure political competitiveness of the redrawn districts. Based on results of the attorney general race, Districts 1 and 2 would be solidly Democratic while Districts 4 and 5 would be solidly Republican. Republicans would have an advantage of nearly 10 percentage points in the 3rd District and 3 percentage points in the 7th District, while Democrats would hold a 12.7 percentage point advantage in the 6th District and 7.3 percentage point advantage in the 8th District. Colorado Democratic Party Chairwoman Morgan Carroll said she was disappointed by the map, arguing the proposed districts advantage the GOP. “While this preliminary plan seems to put a thumb on the scale for Republicans, it is too soon to know how the commissioners will change them,” she said in a statement. Multimillionaire weighs in Former DaVita CEO and multimillionaire Kent Thiry, who backed the constitutional amendments that SEE MAP, P4

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created the independent commissions, also weighed in after the release of the preliminary map. “These congressional seats belong to the people, not to a political party or interest,” said Thiry. “It’s still early in the process, but it appears the commission is responding to the mandate that it draw competitive districts whenever and wherever possible.” Redistricting staff also isn’t convinced voter registration and outcomes from the 2018 attorney general race are the best metrics, Barry said. “Given the population distribution in Colorado, it is difficult to draw more competitive districts,” Barry said. “When the final data comes out from the Census Bureau, it likely will change, and maybe districts will become more competitive.” Maximizing political competitiveness also wasn’t a high priority for this draft map, Barry said, as staff is required to meet all the other constitutional requirements first. Those constitutional requirements include equal population and adherence to the federal Voting Rights Act, which protects minority voters from gerrymandering. The map creates three districts with Hispanic populations of more than 28%: District 1 with 28.6%, District 4 with 31% and District 8 with 29.9%, according to the preliminary data. Staff also sought to keep rural areas together as much as pos-

sible, keep the San Luis Valley in one district and keep Boulder and Fort Collins together “due to the large research institutions in those towns,” Barry said. Focus on political boundaries Staff also prioritized keeping entire counties and other political boundaries together over specific “communities of interest,” a term used to describe communities with shared needs and interests. Barry said staff had difficulty identifying the geography of some communities named by members of the public. “In this plan, of the 64 counties in the state, 55 are wholly contained within one congressional district,” Barry said. Staff also acknowledged that comments from certain interest groups influenced their proposal, including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which pushed for a district capturing concentrated Hispanic populations in north metro Denver, and Club 20, which called for keeping the entire Western Slope in the same district. Colorado’s population grew 14.5% from 2010 to 2020, making it one of six states that will get one or more new congressional seats in 2022 due to population gains. Colorado’s seven existing congressional districts are currently represented by four Democrats and three Republicans. The map is nonpartisan legislative staff’s initial effort at redrawing the congressional districts, under a 2018 constitutional amendment — Amendment Y — approved by voters. This year marks the first time

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independent commissions created by Amendment Y and a companion ballot question, Amendment Z, are overseeing the once-a-decade redistricting process in Colorado. In the past, state lawmakers drew the congressional lines, though they often deadlocked and courts decided on the final districts. State Sen. Faith Winter, a Westminster Democrat, released a statement after the preliminary map was unveiled appearing to express interest in running for the new seat. “It’s no surprise to see the initial redistricting map center on Adams County for the new CD8,” Winter wrote. “Not only does this help keep cities and school districts whole, it captures diverse communities of interest and creates a district focused on working-class families. This district deserves solutions and federal legislation that could provide action on water, climate change, transportation, economic opportunities and growth. These are the issues that have been top of mind for my constituents in (state Senate District 24).” Colorado’s Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission was to release initial state Senate and state House district maps June 29. Both commissions will hold 32 public hearings around the state between July 9 and late August to get feedback on the preliminary maps. Official census results coming Once nonpartisan legislative staff gets the official 2020 Census data on Aug. 16, they will use feedback from the public hearings, as well as comments submitted to the commissions online, to draw a new set

of maps. Another set of hearings will be held in each of the state’s seven congressional districts on the updated district maps. It’s not clear how different the final population data will be from the estimates used for this preliminary map. This year, the Census Bureau is also using a new statistical method for ensuring privacy that would have the largest impact on redistricting at the hyperlocal level. Differential privacy injects random errors into the data to make it harder to identify individuals in small communities. Several states are against its use because it also makes data on small geographic levels, like a single census block, less accurate. Because it’s the first time the agency has used the privacy method, staff say they don’t know what impact it will have until they have the data in hand. Members of the commissions may recommend changes to the maps as well. The commissioners also aren’t required to adopt the staff’s maps. “They can choose a map that was drawn by someone completely away from staff or by a commissioner themselves,” Barry said. The Colorado Supreme Court must ultimately approve the maps submitted by the two commissions before the end of the year, setting the stage for the 2022 election. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. Used by permission. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com.

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Independence Day office closure Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021. Many services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com

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Douglas County Veterans Office closed July 19-21 The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs will be closed July 19-21 while staff attends mandatory training. Visit douglasveterans.org for more information on benefits, services and military retiree information, as well as other helpful links for veterans.

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Court ruling is win for ranching industry PAUSE ballot initiative violated single-subject rule, unanimous decision finds BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

With a 7-0 decision, the Colorado Supreme Court rejected the controversial Initiative 16 ballot measure that could have placed significant restrictions on the state’s ranching industry, ruling that the measure violated the single-subject requirement. The ruling reversed the action of the state Title Board, a division of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office that determines whether proposed ballot initiatives meet legal requirements. “I appreciate the decision of our justices,” said Elbert County Commissioner Chris Richardson. “I believe it is the right ruling in this case and it is a big win for all Coloradans.” In April, the court accepted the motion put forth by several objectors from agricultural groups across the state to review the legality of Initiative 16, originally known as Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation (PAUSE). The objectors argued that Initiative 16 violated the state constitution’s single-subject requirement by including numerous changes to law in one initiative. According to the court petition filed April 14, “along with changes to animal treatment laws contained in Title 18:a, the initiative includes (1) specification of lifespans for different species of animals and a requirement that they not be slaughtered until they have lived at least one-quarter of those time periods; (2) a politically charged redefinition of “sexual act with an animal”; (3) whether the Board violated the statutory “clear ballot title” requirement by including in the title political catch phrases such as

“cruelty to animals” (two times) and “animal cruelty” (two times); and (4) the unnecessarily graphic description of the elements of the redefined “sexual act with an animal.” In a Facebook post on June 21, the day of the court’s ruling, Richardson congratulated the many agricultural organizations that worked together to fight the measure. “Elbert County was one of over 45 counties to take a public position against this misguided attack on agriculture and we will continue to watch this issue closely,” Richardson wrote. “The proponents may attempt to renew their effort by resubmitting multiple measures or picking one aspect to pursue. Regardless of the path taken, we will continue to support agriculture and oppose wrongheaded efforts such as PAUSE.” Local ranchers and those opposed to the initiative are thrilled to hear the court’s verdict but encourage people to keep fighting. “PAUSE was not going to make things better for anyone, especially animals. The restrictions on slaughter were just going to drive business out of state,” said Sheila Zuschek, moderator for the Elbert County Ag Alliance Community Facebook Group. “It was not going to help anyone when prices rose, farmers had to sell beloved breed stock, and businesses went under. That’s not caring. PAUSE was as misguided as it gets.” In reaction to Richardson’s Facebook post, some commenters also warned that the fight against Initiative 16 isn’t over and encouraged people to keep fighting for Colorado’s ranching industry. Zach Hewitt, a member of the same Facebook group warned, “it is great news, but not a reason to rest on our laurels. This initiative will be back in another form.” To read the court decision, visit https://www.courts.state. co.us/userfiles/file/Court_ Probation/Supreme_Court/ Opinions/2021/21SA125.pdf.

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by Virginia Cherrill, whom Chaplin fired after filming began, then rehired when he realized she was the one. I’ll cry if I watch one of those manipulative videos on YouTube that shows a dog being reunited with its family. The video and call of Secretariat’s Belmont Stakes win in 1973 gets to me. Jason McElwain. The first time I watched highlights of his basketball game ending heroics in 2006 it was Niagara Falls. The headline read, “Autistic basketball player Jason McElwain has game of his life.” He came in off the bench, and, well, what happened looked staged. See for yourself. Homemade movies, especially of my father, do it to me too. I don’t have very many of them but they work. My father and mother died at about the time I bought my first digital camera, so the majority of

existing photographs of the Smith family are the printed kind. There’s one of my father sitting in the stands at a University of Michigan football game with people all around him. But his light-colored hat and coat, and steady gaze and smile at his son who is taking the picture make it look like a competent cinematographer knew how to key on the star. C.S. Lewis said, “Crying is all right in its way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you still have to decide what to do.” My mother cried; my father rarely. They balanced each other in a crisis. She showed genuine human emotion, but was incapable of solving the problem. Dad remained calm and solved the problem. My mother could cry a river. My father teared up a few times, that was it. “He’s already home,’ Meryl

Streep says to Dustin Hoffman at the end of “Kramer vs. Kramer.” That did it. I’m mindful that some directors and writers aim for sentimentality. It rarely works on me if I think that’s what’s going on. A song that comes on unexpectedly is more likely to do it if I can relate it to someone or something. My father was a Michigan man. The school’s fight song gets to me. Sad news, bad news affects me, and there’s usually a lot to choose from. “Family IDs 6-year-old boy shot to death in apparent road rage incident on 55 Freeway in Orange.” The first time I heard details about Sandy Hook. The Cure: “I try to laugh about it, cover it all up with lies, I try to laugh about it, hiding the tears in my eyes, ‘cause boys don’t cry.” Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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uring a recent webinar I participated in, one of the other guests talked about having a passion for success, a passion WINNING for winning, and even a passion for WORDS losing. When we succeed and as we win, it becomes very easy to follow the philosophy of “Success begets success,” and “Winning begets winning.” What about when Michael Norton we lose, or don’t experience the results we are looking for? Is it possible or realistic to have the same level of passion? Does “Losing beget losing?” The answer to both questions is yes. No one likes to lose, but everyone can learn from losing. And this is where the passion comes in, making it possible for us to see what we could have done better or differently. And when we can tap into our enthusiasm for learning from failing, it becomes much easier to find the passion for losing. Even becoming so passionate about

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Hope is the great activator. Sometimes hope is born out of anger or frustration. We are tired of losing or not seeing the results we have been seeking, or we are not seeing progress fast enough. We get so angry or frustrated that we become hopeful. And when we have hope we begin to see the world through a different lens. We see our personal and professional goals and objectives as something we can not only achieve but exceed. With passion-driven hope, our possibilities are endless. When we find that spark of passion and infuse it with hope, our motivation begins to kick in. We are motivated to make changes that may be needed, attempt things that we used to fear, and look at the obstacles ahead of us as nothing more than the smallest of hills to climb. There are three kinds of motivation; fear; incentive; and growth. And it’s OK to derive our motivation from any one of these. However, fear-based and incentivebased motivation is only temporary, whereas growth-based motivation is longer lasting. Now let’s put the fourth key to achieving maximum results into

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Dave and Kathleen Dalgleish analyze the fiber in front of their fiber tumbler. The tumbler is used to initially clean the fiber and get out the dirt and sand. The tumbler is PHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN ANDERSON step one in the four-step process of fiber preparation.

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We’ve had people come all the way from Fort Collins,” said Dalgleish. “Kids particularly love the spinning, especially the boys.” Dalgleish also said visitors love the hands-on nature of the events. “We once had a blind visitor. He was so excited,” said Dalgleish. “I led him around and he felt all of the texiles and equipment.” Throughout summer 2021, Raisin Bred Alpacas will hold spinning classes for beginners to learn how

to create alpaca yarn. Raisin Bred will also be present at the Elizabeth Friday Night Markets and participating in the Ticket to Town local small business event. Their next open-barn event will be held on July 24 and 25 with the theme of “Celtic Roots.” They will continue to host themed open-barn events each month throughout the year. All are welcome to attend. To learn more about Raisin Bred Alpacas, visit www. facebook.com/Raisin-BredAlpacas-446745382198496. For more information on the Ticket to Town event, visit https:// fb.me/e/ZQRrDQ7L.

Handmade alpaca yarn for sale produced by Kathleen Dalgleish. In step three of the fiber preparation process, Dave Dalgleish runs fiber through the carder, an automated comb used to align fibers in preparation for spinning.

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ith COVID-19 restrictions lifting throughout most of the state, communities throughout Colorado are planning triumphant returns to Independence Day festivities. Here are some events scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend throughout the Denver metro area: Adams County’s Stars and Stripes returns from its pandemic hiatus for Saturday, July 3 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. There will be a 5K race, a cornhole tournament, live entertainment and musical fireworks. See more at http://adamscountyfair.com/starsandstripes. Arvada The Arvada Festivals Commission will put on a fireworks show on July 4 at Stenger Soccer Complex located at 11200 West 58th Ave., Arvada from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event dates back to 1979. Personal fireworks are not allowed. More information can be found at https:// arvadafestivals.com/independenceday. Brighton Fourth festival will start at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. Bands will perform for a few hours and food trucks will be parked nearby. There will be fireworks sometime after 7 p.m. The city encourages attendees to bring blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, bug repellent and drinking water. Castle Rock Run to Change Lives plans to host the Free Rock-It Run on July 4 in Castle Rock. The event will include live entertainment, a 5K, half marathon and races for kids. The July 4 event will be 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road

The audience watches fireworks above Jeffco Stadium during the 2019 Big Boom Bash in Lakewood.

in Castle Rock. Races begin with a 5K at 9 a.m. Registration and more information can be found on the event page: https://runtochangelives.org/rock-it-run/. The Town of Castle Rock will provide a fireworks show around sundown (9:30 p.m.) at The Meadows, above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course. The firework show will last about 15 minutes. The golf course will be hosting a party featuring a performance by the 6202 Band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fireworks may be

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dazzling! A used book sale will also be at the church an Aug. 20 and 21. Which brings us to Saturday, Aug. 21 when the 61st Craft and Home Improvement Fair will fill Downtown Littleton. This used to be called an art show and there will be fine crafts (textiles, pottery, wood crafts) and perhaps some paintings, photographs and prints, but the Depot’s ongoing All Colorado Show will be the place to seek fine arts. Town Hall Arts Center will also have an exhibit of works by Littleton Fine Art Guild members in its Stanton Gallery soon, which will run through Western Welcome Week ... And then, there’s the fine art of food to contemplate happily! Outdoor booths for the Craft Fair are still available, according to Western Welcome Week director Cindy Hathaway. Interested parties can contact the Western Welcome Week office at 303-794-4870.

A ‘mad dash’ for Parker’s H2O’Brien Pool BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a slow start on a rainy Memorial Day weekend, H2O’Brien Pool in Parker has picked up in popularity as families and swimmers show their excitement for a summer without COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s been packed pretty much nonstop,” said Bryan Gentilini, the town’s recreation supervisor for aquatics. “As soon as it hit the 80s, it’s been packed every day.” A $2.8 million renovation of the pool was completed in June of last year, when only 250 people could attend during two three-hour reservation time blocks per day. This year, pool-goers can come and go as they please, spending as much time as they wish splashing on the new play structure or riding down the two 182-foot slides. Now, maximum capacity is back to normal at about 500 people. “Folks have been in such great

spirits, everyone has just been thrilled,” Gentilini said. “This year when they found out we were at full capacity, it was a mad dash.” The renovation project included the addition of seating, shade areas, an entirely new indoor area including concessions and restrooms and a new play structure, among other updates. The pool, built in 2002, is free for kids under 2 and adults 62 and older. For ages 3 to 14, it costs $5 for residents and $5.50 for non-residents. For ages 15 to 61, it costs $6 for residents and $6.50 for nonresidents. H2O’Brien will be open every day this summer, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Aug. 8, after which it will only be open on weekends. The pool is also looking to hire lifeguards as it experiences staffing shortages, Gentilini said. “I’m hopeful people continue to apply,” he said.

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from 8 to 9 p.m. Perhaps some readers will want to bring a picnic and stake out a spot on the lawn earlier. The concert is followed by bright fireworks when it gets dark: 9 to 9:30 p.m. Bega Park will be the site for the 31st Outdoor Art Market, presented by Littleton Fine Art Guild from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 14. This combines well with a visit to that nearby Depot Art Gallery if you haven’t yet seen the All Colorado Art Show! Open hours will run through the week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during WWW. Architecture and stories about past residents will fill the Historic Littleton Inc. walking tour on Aug. 19 along Main Street. Meet at the Courthouse before 5 p.m. Littleton First Presbyterian Church will host the 34th Annual Quilt Show and Used Book Sale on Aug. 20 and 21, with family treasures and recently stitched quilts draped over sanctuary benches —

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matic Club, to benefit the Littleton Hose Company’s Christmas Tree Fund. (The hose company was then something of a social service agency, as well as a fire department, it would seem.) Local people were invited to decorate their trucks and participate in a parade, with Grand Marshal Mayor Charles Louthan riding on the town water wagon dressed in a Prince Albert costume. (Louthan’s family home is now Littleton’s popular Cafe Terra Cotta restaurant.) We don’t yet know who will be this year’s Grand Marshal, but watch for announcements ... In 1962, the event was renamed Western Welcome Week and the event grew from one parade day to a weeklong celebration ... In 2021, the Grand Parade will be held on Aug. 21 and the week will end with a new event on Aug. 22: a Littleton Symphony concert at Hudson Gardens. (Note: This requires a ticket from Eventbrite, which can be acquired free, but the Symphony, hit by COVID issues like all arts organizations, hopes you will buy one for $10.) In any case, a ticket is needed to enter — here’s one of the spots where that advance planning kicks in!... Friday, Aug. 13 is when the locally planned events begin with The All-Colorado Art Show open at the Depot Art Gallery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., continuing through the week and after; concert at Sterne Park by Kyle Allgood and the NoGoods plays

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Mental health crisis lingers from pandemic Pot is boiling over as lawmakers, health officials react to growing number of cases BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Before the 2020 pandemic, Kelly Blike described the behavioral health situation for both adolescents and adults in Colorado as a boiling pot of water, filled to the rim. Now, that pot is spilling over with no containment in site. “There has always been a mental health crisis in Colorado, COVID just echoed it,” said Blike, a social worker at the UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. “The isolation and lack of physical contact has exaggerated a problem that was already in place. We cannot ignore the problem. We have a long way to go.” As businesses and life appear to be returning to normal from the pandemic, Blike said hospitals are still dealing with the residual effects. Dr. Ben Usatch, director of emergency medicine at the Highlands Ranch hospital, said the 21bed emergency room has a handful of patients needing mental health care on any given day. The numbers are not decreasing, and he does not think they will any time soon. “There is a post-COVID syndrome that we are going to be cleaning up for a long time,” he said. In June, Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) declared a crisis. The statewide organization reported an increase in young patients attempting suicide and presenting to local emergency rooms with issues related to substance abuse and eating disorders. CHC has facilities around the Denver metro area in Highlands Ranch, Broomfield, Centennial,

tional residential beds, and more Parker, Wheat Ridge, Denver and resources for school-based health Aurora. centers. Dr. Jenna Glover, director of Another step in the right dipsychology training at CHC, said in past years, there was a decrease rection, Baskfield said is House Bill 1258. The bill, Rapid Mental in suicide attempts and emerHealth Response for Colorado gency room visits for behavioral Youth, establishes a temporary health in the summer months. program to facilitate youth mental That is not the case this year. health services in response to “We’re anticipating a spike in identified needs. these visits as kids return to a On June 18, Gov. Jared Polis ‘normal’ school year where they signed HB 1258 may be coninto law durfronting chaling a special lenges with ceremony setbacks in that included their education bipartisan supand in-person port from Reps. interactions,” Dafna Michaelshe said. son Jenet, DUsatch said Commerce City, he has never and Kevin Van seen so many Winkle, R-Highadolescent lands Ranch, patients beand Sens. ing admitted Janet Buckner, to the hospital D-Aurora, and because subRob Woodward, stance abuse R-Loveland. with drugs and Kelly Blike, As the bill alcohol has become debilisocial worker at the UCHealth was signed Polis, Van tating. Highlands Ranch Hospital by Winkle said HB Blike said 1258 is one of during the panthe most impordemic parents tant pieces of legislation passed were struggling to cope with rein the 2021 session. strictions, changes and finances. Michaelson Jenet sponsored It is no surprise that children and both HB 1258 and SB 137. The teens were just as heavily impactAdams County representative said ed, she said. In June, CHC called on the state Legislature to step up and start helping them deal with the growing crisis. Since the call for help, Sarah Davis, a media relations coordinator for CHC, said lawmakers did take a step forward in the 2021 legislative session. Heidi Baskfield, CHC vice president of population health and advocacy, said passing Senate Bill 137, the Behavioral Health Recovery Act, is a step in the right direction. The new law provides short-term investment in critical priority areas like communitybased youth crisis services, addi-

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when she ran for office her primary platform was youth mental health. After the 2021 session, Michaelson Jenet said she is happy the two bills passed because they are not just Band-Aids on a growing problem. They are real steps forward to help a lot of people, she said. “For years I have been banging the drum that we are in a suicide pandemic,” Michaelson Jenet said. “(HB 1258) opens up access for kids who are not getting the support they need right now. This will help all demographics and ages.” Baskfield said the rapid response program will provide youths easy access to screening and treatment through an appbased screening tool. The $9 million bill will create the Temporary Youth Mental Health Services Program, reimbursing providers for three mental health sessions for young patients. To put in perspective what HB 1258 can do for Colorado’s youths, Michaelson Jenet noted that text in the bill says it will help 26,000 young people. However, she believes it will help reach thousands more, as the tools are available for free. Michaelson Jenet said the bills passed in 2021 are just a steppingstone — the state has a long road to recovery in addressing mental health issues for both adults and adolescents.

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The website, forwardtogetherco. com, is separated into two sections, one for parents and the other for youth. The site encourages discussion, providing coping tools and ideas. Heilmann said for those who feel suicidal, there is help and a way to get past the current crisis. “When we are talking about suicide, it is a complex issue,” Heilmann said. “There is no one reason. We know that connectiveness is the most powerful, empowering tool. We want to empower young people to identify a situation and make sure they seek support from a trusted adult.” Forward Together is not about having a one-size-fits-all approach. There are links for teens feeling alone, having problems with parents, struggling to fit in, in need of encouragement, or feeling depressed. After clicking on the area that more closely ties with how a per-

son is feeling, Forward Together provides a variety of tools to help the struggling adolescent cope, deal, and plan to get past dark days. Heilmann said the Forward Together program is a good tool because it is so interactive. “This program provides support with problem-solving and helping to understand and make sense of feelings,” she said. “We are working to empower young people to know who can be trusted and what to think about. In general, supporting young people is critical. We have to identify barriers preventing children from getting access to help that is crucial to getting better.” For parents, the site provides ideas, conversation starters and resources on topics ranging from hobbies and conflict to substance abuse and mental health. As with the youth page, parents can find help to deal with specific issues they are seeing in their children. From working to build better relationships to identifying risky behavior, the site provides tools and tips for parents to connect with their children.

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food trucks will be in attendance and a firework show will start at 9:15 p.m. More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3gHQhvx. Evergreen: The Freedom Run 5k starts at 8 a.m. July 4 at Evergreen Middle School, ending at Nick’s Pro Fitness. The event benefits Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. For more information and to register, visit freedomrunrace.org. Evergreen Music Festival on July 4 will be from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Buchanan fields. Tickets are $25, and proceeds are donated to the Evergreen High School performing arts program. For more information, to see the lineup of bands and to purchase tickets, visit evergreenmusicfestival.org. Fort Lupton: On the Fourth of July, residents will find a ninja warrior course, face painting and fireworks. Events begin at 1 p.m. at Community Park, 203 S. Harrison Ave. Georgetown will host its annual Fourth of July parade and barbecue. The parade starts at 11 a.m. near City Park and will travel through downtown Georgetown. The barbecue starts at noon in City Park with a band starting at 12:30 p.m. Additional music and entertainment will be in the downtown area throughout

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Their Perspectives” — focused on our feathered friends, which runs through July 11 at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. July 3 fireworks Independence Day fireworks will be on July 3 instead at Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park, starting at 5:00 p.m. Food trucks and local vendors will have food and beverages to purchase — or bring a picnic. Fireworks will be presented by Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, Arapahoe County and South Suburban Parks and Rec-

the afternoon. Golden will host a festival featuring live music, games, food and drinks on July 4 at Lions Park Ballfields at 1300 10th St., Golden. A firework display will follow at 9:30 p.m. More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3vyBjxz. Highlands Ranch will host the HCRA Independence Day 5k, which will start at 9 a.m. at 9352 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch. A youth run will also be included in the event. Registration can be completed the morning of the run or online. Look for the event link on hrcaonline.org/. The community will also have a Fourth of July parade 9-10:30 a.m. on July 4. The parade route will follow a course beginning at the Kaiser Permanente Building located at 9285 Hepburn St., Highlands Ranch. A firework display will occur at 9:30 p.m. at Highland Heritage Park at Quebec and University, which will be closed to the public during the launch. Information on the parade can be found here https://bit. ly/3xvftfv, while information on the firework show can be found https:// bit.ly/3qg8vZG. Indian Hills’ July 4 celebration on Parmalee Gulch Rod near Fire Station 1 begins with a pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m., a 5K fun run from 8-10:30 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, visit ihfr.org. Lakewood will host a firework

display — dubbed the Big Boom Bash — on July 3 that will be choreographed to music by MIX 100 (FM 100.3). The display will begin at about 9:15 p.m. and be visible within a 1.5-mile radius of the launch site; Jeffco Stadium (500 Kipling St., Lakewood). More information can be found at www.lakewood.org/. Lone Tree revamped its Fourth of July festivities to feature a Family Fun Ride and Stroll, Party in the Park at Prairie Sky and a firework display. The Family Fun Ride and Stroll invites children and their families to decorate bikes, scooters, strollers, etc. in festive adornments and walk the mile-long route from Lone Tree Elementary to Prairie Sky Park along Willow Creek Trail. That portion of the festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Party in the Park at Prairie Sky will go from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and include a DJ, roving entertainment and live music from Jakarta — a dance party band from Denver. The night will be capped off by a firework display at 9:30 p.m. that aims to be the “bigger and better than ever.” More information can be found on the event website: cityoflonetree.com/annual-city-events/ july4/. Northglenn/Westminster teamed up for a day full of fun events on Sunday, July 4. Throughout the day of July 4, Northglenn will host a car show, family fun lunch and community dinners at

different parks. The last Northglenn event is set to end at 7 p.m. At 9:15 p.m., Westminster’s firework show will start at Westminster City Park, 10455 N. Sheridan Boulevard. The city will offer shuttles to the park for the fireworks show and attendees are encouraged to use them. For Northglenn information, visit https://bit.ly/3xwDTWe and for Westminster, https://www.cityofwestminster.us/specialevents. Thornton’s Fourth of July event will also take place Sunday, July 4 at Carpenter Park Fields, located at 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, starting at 4 p.m. There will be live entertainment, parachutists, food vendors and as the city marketed it, “‘Red, White & BOOM!’ Fantabulous Fireworks.” For more information, https://bit.ly/3iVfvcC. Parker will host a Fourth of July 5K with start times split for early birds (7:30 a.m.) and Brunch Runners (8:45 a.m.). The course is an out-and-back that starts at Rory’s Diner at 11020 South Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Registration can be completed at https://rnkrunning. com/parker-july-4th-5k/. The town will also host a Fireworks on the Fourth event from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Salisbury Park located at 11920 North Motsenbocker Road, Parker. The firework show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Attendees much purchase tickets in advance at www.parkeronline.org/1102/ParkerFireworks-on-the-Fourth.

reation. Admission is free. The parks are located on both sides of Belleview Avenue just west of Windermere Street in Englewood.

tango performance and works from Colorado artists inspired by the title. The opening reception, free to the public, will run from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring a live tango performance by Denver’s Parasol Arts. Awards will be announced live and on Zoom. Guest juror is Teresa Anne Volgenau, who selected 50 works. Her own work reflects her experience in dance. The Center for Arts Evergreen (CAE) is open free 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Old Bergen Church, a historic landmark.

2022 season: July 23-Aug. 22: “Five Guys Named Moe”; Sept 17- Oct 31: “Young Frankenstein”; Oct. 1-Nov. 7: “Cross Words” by Scott Gibson, a world premiere; Nov. 26-Jan. 9: “Cinderella” in the Nickelsen Auditorium and “The Twelve Dates of Christmas” in the Bond-Trimble Theatre. (More later — they have planned through until next summer! Yea!) See vintagetheatre. com.

Fearsome flora “Little Shop of Horrors,” by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, runs weekends through July 18 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Box Office open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 90 minutes before performances through intermission. 303-805-6800, parkerarts.org. Evergreen Arts Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Drive in Evergreen, opens a new exhibit, “Love Is...” on July 9 with an Argentine

Vintage season announced Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, announced its 2021-

Opera performances Central City Opera presents “Carousel” and “Rigoletto” at Hudson Gardens and Event Center in July, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. boxoffice@centralcityopera.org. Tickets: $25-$75, centralcityopera.org.

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