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Veterans participate in art therapy program Works by local veterans is on display at the Rhyolite Gallery in Castle Rock BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Art therapy is emerging as a useful tool for all ages, including local veterans who are learning a new method of communication through expressing themselves in painting. In Castle Rock, a local veteran and art gallery owner wanted to develop an art program to help veterans. Nick Lucey, owner of the Rhyolite Gallery, is the founder and president of the Castle Rock Artist Cooperative and serves as a member of the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation. His work with the two organizations led them to team up to develop the Veteran Art Therapy program. Lucey, a Marine Corps veteran, said he wanted to do something to combine his passion for art and passion for helping veterans. “I married these two passions and worked to create this form of art therapy,” Lucey said. “This is particularly helpful for veterans with PTSD. Art helps to take the mind off pain and gives them focus and a mission. It taps into a side of the brain they did not really use before.” Through donations and grant funding, Lucey said they hired an artist to work with the first set of veterans every Saturday for 26 weeks over six months. They had hoped to have the first class full of veterans, but COVID-19 restrictions required them to scale back, accepting four for the inaugural venture. One of the veterans taking part in the program is Castle Rock resident SEE VETERANS, P20
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County challenges state mask rules Teal, Laydon vote for resolution that leaves implications unclear BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Bill Beschman, a 20-year Marine veteran, said he learned self-expression through PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES painting in the art therapy program.
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In a 2-1 vote in a May 11 business meeting, the Douglas County commissioners approved a resolution attempting to reject a state mask mandate. Since that vote by commissioners, the state’s mandate has been lifted to match new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Masks are no longer required in the state except for unvaccinated people inside jails, childcare settings, assisted-living facilities and emergency health care facilities, said Gov. Jared Polis in a May 14 press conference. School districts will decide on if they allow vaccinated students to go unmasked. The state suggests that those who are unvaccinated continue wearing masks inside. The county’s now-obsolete resolution stated that the board would “not require masks or mandate proof of vaccination for the use of any board controlled indoor space,” according to the resolution. Gov. Jared Polis’ previous mask order, which was put in place May 2 and has now been removed, stated that masks could be removed indoors in select SEE MASKS, P2
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situations, including if 80% of people present were vaccinated. That rule appeared to be based on an “honor code” system where customers would volunteer their status without necessarily showing a proof of vaccination card, said Dr. John Douglas, head of Tri-County Health Department. Commissioner Lora Thomas was the dissenting vote in the resolution. In her public comments, she stated that while she doesn’t like masks, she doesn’t think it’s a good idea for the county to tell residents they didn’t need to follow a state mandate. “There is going to be even more confusion in Douglas County about when someone does need to wear a mask and when they don’t,” she said. “Commissioners do not have the ability to legally override that of the governor.” Commissioners George Teal and Abe Laydon, who approved the resolution, focused on the improving COVID-19 metrics in the county, such as high vaccination rates and low hospitalizations, in their public comments. “Enough is enough, the pandemic is over,” Laydon said. Laydon added that the 80% rule from Polis would create confusion and difficulties for businesses, who would be charged with determining how many people in their space have been vaccinated. “I really believe it is time for us to
take this stand,” Teal said. One part of the resolution clarifies that the resolution only refers to masking enforcement by the county. “The board does not wish to mislead any person or business with regard to how the state may wish to enforce or not enforce its Mask Order and that repercussions from the state could ensue,” according to the resolution. County officials speak out Thomas also expressed concern for the implications of this resolution for county departments and local businesses who wish to follow the state mandate. Some county officials, who reached out to the board expressing concern over the resolution, said they hadn’t been aware of the commissioners vote until very recently, Thomas said. Merlin Klotz, the county clerk and recorder, was one of those officials. After the resolution was passed Klotz said that while believed that, based on the local COVID-19 data, there was minimal need for maskwearing, he would still require it for his approximate 100 employees and “strongly encourage” it for the public, he said in an interview with Colorado Community Media. “From my perspective as a department head (and) as an elected official, my people and the public do not know that data,” he said. “The public doesn’t know these facts so to put this out as a policy is too abrupt.” Klotz could not be reached following the Governor’s removal of the mask mandate.
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In the business meeting, Laydon proposed an amendment to the initial resolution, which originally said that the entire county no longer required mask wearing. Instead, the board decided to change the language to say the board would not require masks in any of the indoor spaces they operate. When the commissioners resolution was announced, the assessor’s office planned to continue requiring masks but after the governor’s announcement, the office decided to just recommend that customers wear masks. Their staff will also wear masks through at least May. “I will continue to follow state law,” said Lisa Frizell, the county assessor, in a statement through a county spokesperson. “I am committed to the safety of my employees who are public servants working directly with customers just as I’m committed to the safety of our customers transacting business with the Assessor’s Office.” Teal added in his public comments that the idea behind the resolution is to give residents and businesses the freedom to choose for themselves. “If you believe that is what is needed for you to look after your own health, by all means, please wear a mask,” he said. “If you do not wish to wear a mask, don’t wear a mask.”
Tri-County’s role Douglas of Tri-County said his concern was that the county’s resolution would confuse residents about an already confusing situation. The mask mandate was a state public health order, which was not a discretionary thing that the county could opt out of, Douglas said. “If residents of the county have been confused, I don’t think this helps that confusion,” Douglas said. Douglas agreed that the state’s last mask order with the 80% rule was extremely confusing and that masks were never heavily-enforced, he said. During the mandate, Tri-County, which was charged with that enforcement, would take complaints they heard from the public and contact entities to ask if they have enforced mask-wearing and try to remedy any situation where it hasn’t taken place, Douglas said. Barring complaints from the public on the county’s earlier decision not to enforce mask wearing, TriCounty planned to discuss “appropriate steps” with the state health department before considering any action against the county, Douglas said. “I think we ought to be talking about vaccines,” Douglas said. “And how to get as many people vaccinated as possible.”
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Lone Tree family publishes book on ‘Shadow Siblings’ Book aims to help children with siblings who have medical conditions, disabilities BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A mother-daughter duo from Lone Tree has authored a book aimed at helping children navigate being a sibling to someone with medical conditions and disabilities, and it’s based on the real-world experiences of local families. Nicole Leinbach and her daughter Claire Reyhle, 12, released “Shadow Siblings: Discovering Your Unknown Superpower” in April. The children’s book is partially based on the lived experiences of their family, but also other Colorado families they met during the research process. Claire’s brother Jackson, 11, was diagnosed with alopecia at age 3, a condition that results in partial or total hair loss on a person’s body. The family was on a trip to Disney World when Nicole noticed a small bald patch on Jackson’s head. He was diagnosed shortly after and within six months had lost all hair on his body, she said. Since then, his alopecia often prompts stares, assumptions and
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questions from strangers, the family said. People frequently assume Jackson is battling cancer or probe him about being bald. “Most people wouldn’t come to approach me to know me, they would come to approach me about my head, why I am bald,” Jackson
said. It also affects relationships with people familiar with Jackson’s alopecia. Acquaintances will often ask Claire how Jackson is doing, she said, rather than ask how she is or about her life. All in all, attention from the outside world can center on Jackson. Throughout childhood, that could leave Claire feeling in the shadows, the family said. Claire began referring to herself as a “shadow sibling.” “Society unintentionally pushes her there,” Leinbach said. As the children got older, Claire also stepped up. She intervened if Jackson faced teasing at school or handled questions from wellmeaning strangers. Helping Jackson became a responsibility she took pride in. Through that, she also came to view being a “shadow sibling” as her superpower.
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“Lots of people who have siblings that have conditions or disabilities do the same,” Claire said. Nicole and Claire decided to put those lessons into a book that might help other families in similar circumstances. In February 2020 they met with other Colorado families who had “shadow siblings” and interviewed them about their lives. Jackson, Claire, Leinbach and those families all inspire characters in the book, and the scenarios described are based on real-life experiences. They hope people learn not to judge a book by its cover, and that siblings of children with condition know they have a valued role in the family. More information about the book is available at ShadowSiblings.com. “We’re hopeful that his opens up a dialogue and conversation about the role of shadow siblings,” Leinbach said.
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Memorial Day office closure Douglas County offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021. Many services are available at DoItOnlineDouglas.com
Need a COVID-19 vaccine or test? Vaccinations are being offered throughout Douglas County by various providers. Visit douglas.co.us/covidvaccination-information to find a location near you. Douglas County also has three FREE drive-thru testing locations. Visit douglas.co.us/covid19-testing/events for locations.
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Firefighters inspect the crash site of a Cirrus SR-22, which collided with another aircraft as both prepared to land at Centennial Airport on May 12. COURTESY OF SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE
Planes collide over state park, no one injured Aircraft were on approach to land at Centennial Airport BY ZACH BRIGHT THE COLORADO SUN
Two small airplanes collided over Cherry Creek State Park on the morning of May 12 as they prepared to land at Centennial Airport, one of the nation’s busiest general aviation airports. No one was killed or injured. One aircraft with two people aboard crash-landed roughly four miles north of Centennial airport in Cherry Creek State Park while the other, which had just one occupant, landed safely at the airport. Air traffic control recordings and flight tracking websites show the planes collided as they both turned toward Centennial Airport’s parallel runways. The plane that landed safely was a Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner operated by Key Lime Air. FlightAware.com records show the Metroliner, a twin-engine propeller plane, was headed to Centennial Airport from Salida. A photo of the Metroliner at Centennial Airport showed a large section of the aircraft’s rear fuselage missing. Key Lime Air uses the Metroliner to ferry freight across Colorado. The plane that crashed was a Cirrus SR-22, which had taken off from Centennial Airport about an hour earlier and was heading back to the airport after flying up to the Fort Collins area, according to FlightAware records. The Cirrus deployed a parachute it is equipped with that can allow
the aircraft to float to the ground during emergencies. Air traffic control communications archived on liveatc.net provide insight into what happened. The Metroliner was cleared to land on Runway 17 left. At roughly the same time, the Cirrus was cleared to land on a parallel runway, Runway 17 right, on a different air traffic control frequency. The Cirrus pilots were warned not to veer too far to the east and stay toward the west end of Cherry Creek Reservoir as they turned their plane south to line up to land. Air traffic control warned the Cirrus that the Metroliner was nearby. Moments later, the planes collided. “Looks like the right engine failed so I’m going to continue my landing,” the Metroliner’s pilot said, apparently not realizing the collision had happened. Another pilot called air traffic controllers to say they saw the Cirrus with its parachute deployed floating down to the ground, indicating there was a collision. South Metro Fire Rescue and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office responded to the collision. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating the crash. “Initial report indicates collision happened as airplanes were landing,” the NTSB tweeted. “The NTSB will travel to the scene.” Staff writer Jesse Paul contributed to this report. 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.
Information nights via Zoom are open to anyone interested in learning about foster care and adoption. Visit collaborativefostercare.com and select Information Night to view upcoming dates and times or call 303-636-1KID for details.
Funds available to veterans Emergency assistance is available for veterans struggling with housing (mortgage/rent), transportation, employment, healthcare or other emergency needs. To apply for the veterans assistance funds visit douglasveterans.org or call 303-663-6200.
Slash-mulch site open The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock is open Saturdays only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 30. For more information, directions and a list of acceptable items visit douglas. co.us and search for Slash Mulch.
May is Mental Health Month, Let’s Talk... We’re all going through a difficult time, but we’re doing it together. Resolve to stay connected, stay active and be kind to yourself. Check in regularly with friends and family especially if you know someone going through significant changes. Visit letstalkco.org or hablemosco. org to learn more.
What’s happening with your County government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view public meeting agendas, participate in-person or remotely, or watch select meetings via live stream visit douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.
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Citizen survey shows increase in partisanship Most people want to keep Tri-County, sales tax BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For the first time, the biggest indicator of how residents answered questions in the Douglas County public opinion survey is the political party of the respondent. The survey, which is administered every two years by a professional public opinion surveyor, also showed that most people supported remaining with TriCounty Health and extending the county’s special sales and use tax, and that many are generally satisfied with the local government. The company that has conducted this survey since 2006, Hill Research, used a sample of about
1,900 active voters and weighted the results by respondents’ age, gender, geography, party registration, education and income. The weights, which are routinely done in surveys and ensure that the responses reported are proportionate to the county’s demographic makeup, are determined using voter registration and U.S. Census data. “We didn’t have to do much weighting,” Hill said. “A vast number of people chose to participate in this.” The results of the survey are available on the Douglas County website by visiting douglas.co.us/ transparency. Health department feedback Results showed that 60% of respondents said they felt that it was a “good idea” for the county to be a part of Tri-County Health. The question began with an initial statement: “As you may know,
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Lone Tree launching inaugural Backyard Brew Bash Event to showcase local breweries, distillery, folk music BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A new beer festival is coming to the City of Lone that aims to cater to beer lovers and bourbon enthusiasts alike. The inaugural Lone Tree Backyard Brew Bash will begin at 1 p.m. on May 20 in the Lone Tree Arts
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VOICES We’ve come a long way together
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e’s been following me for years. Waiting for me around every corner. I can’t get away from him. The truth is I don’t QUIET want to. Bob Dylan was DESPERATION born on May 24, 1941. That means he’ll be 80 years old in a few days. What I have is an appreciation for an earthly character who sits in front of a typewriter and makes strange and Craig Marshall wonderful word Smith connections with life. There are two ways to take him. One is straight like a shot of rye. His voice, I’m told, is a nasally mutter in concert, but recorded its lack of refinement is perfectly suited for his unique lyrics. Or you can take him prettied up by others. The first Bob Dylan song I heard performed by someone else was “It Ain’t Me Babe,”
by a group called the Turtles. Others soon followed: Peter Paul and Mary, the Byrds, the Band, Joan Baez, the Beatles, Nina Simone, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix. And Duke Ellington. Dylan’s first radio hit, “Like a Rolling Stone,” peaked at number 2 in 1965. Although it didn’t do much for me, there was a lot of it: At six minutes it was twice as long as everything else on Top Forty radio. Between the release of “The Times They Are a-Changin” in 1964 and “Things Have Changed” in 2000 not a lot did change. And they still haven’t. “Come senators, congressmen, please heed the call / Don’t stand in the doorway, don’t block up the hall / For he that gets hurt / Will be he who has stalled / There’s a battle outside and it’s ragin’ / It’ll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls.” That could have been written earlier this year. His folksy fans booed with
intolerance when he plugged in his guitar. That was a personal discovery about hypocrisy. One that continues to be sustained in abundance by politicians and priests and countless others. Half the time I didn’t know what he was talking about. Then I quit wondering and just went along. “An’ he just smoked my eyelids and punched my cigarette.” Bob Dylan? Eighty? It can’t be, but it is. “Your debutante just knows what you need, but I know what you want.” Half a dozen songs of his songs make me put down whatever I am doing and listen. “Memphis Blues Again” is one. The lyrics make no sense. But I quote them to someone if it’s only to myself all the time. The end of the song is an unexpected perfection about any experience we go through that we don’t want to repeat. “An’ here I sit so patiently / Waiting to find out what price
/ You have to pay to get out of / Going through all these things twice.” In 1959, singer Bobby Vee and his band the Shadows were looking for a piano player. Dylan introduced himself as Elston Gunnn (yes: three “n’s”), and said he had just gotten off the road with Conway Twitty. Gunnn didn’t own a piano and played on one that was out of tune. Eventually, Vee decided the band couldn’t afford him and Gunnn left. In 2013, three years before Vee’s death, Dylan sang Vee’s “Suzie Baby” as a tribute. We separated for a while after his motorcycle accident and again during his born-again period (1979-81). But since then it’s been like old times and good. Some people get into your life and stay there. If you’re lucky. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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s I sat outside enjoying my morning coffee and reading the news, the calm and normalcy of my day was interrupted WINNING by several people walking in my diWORDS rection. They were easy enough to notice, as they were wearing hats showing who they supported, and they had big buttons pinned to their jacket making it very clear whose Michael Norton side they were on. And if that wasn’t enough, they marched down the street shouting at all those who they believed were against them. Thinking that the commotion would pass, and I could get on with a quiet cup of coffee and some reading time, things only became more interesting. Coming from the opposite direction was another group of people wearing hats and buttons, even carrying flags and pennants that made it clear that they were in complete
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opposition of the first group. As I sized up the situation, it became abundantly clear that their paths would collide right in front of me. A few people seated at the other tables on the patio became a little anxious. Some seemed ready to jump in and pick a side. Looking at what both groups represented, I realized that I didn’t support either one. I didn’t have a dog in this hunt, as some might say. As one group drew closer from my right, I could hear the taunting getting louder. As the other group approached from my left, the name calling started. It appeared that things were going to get ugly and get ugly fast. Those that were a little anxious made the move back inside the coffee shop. And those customers who just a few minutes earlier were sitting quietly sipping on coffee began getting fired up and moved closer to the oncoming fray. With limited options, and I was forced to decide. I secured my coffee with one hand, pocketed my phone with the other, and prepared to escape. The people in red hats and red T-shirts were moving quickly
toward the people with blue hats and blue T-shirts. The people wearing blue were not backing down, they stood their ground. Just when the two sides were about to have a final showdown of guts and glory, I came up with a way to stop the insanity. I shouted, “Go O’s!” The people wearing red stopped and stared. The group in blue looked at me in confusion. But there I was, the Oriole fan that I am, bringing peace to a potentially hazardous baseball fan brawl. The Red Sox fans began to laugh, the Yankee fans laughed even harder. Peace was restored with both sides reminding me that the O’s were in last place. Just then a Red Sox fan challenged me, asking me who I would root for between the Yankees and Red Sox. I said that I root for them both, that if my O’s were out of contention, I wouldn’t care who won, just as long as whoever won the division, that they would go on to win the World Series. Reminding them that we are all in the same division and at the end of the day, we should be rooting for each other
not fighting and arguing over nonsense (said with my best attempt at a Boston accent). Red verse Blue, Blue verse Red, it’s all nonsense. One day maybe we will all realize that our teams are stronger together, and that we have the best chance of winning when we are aligned and pulling for one another instead of trying to tear each other down. This is a fictitious story and it could appear that I am taking a tough and complex situation and oversimplifying it or not respecting the gravity or potential consequences should one side get their way. However, I will stand firm in my belief and root for us all to win and win together. I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we can come together to root for each other, 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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End transcript withholding When colleges withhold transcripts for ransom for unpaid fines, it creates a vicious Catch-22; students need a well-paying job to afford the fine, they need a degree to get a well-paying job, students need a transcript to prove they finished their degree, and they can’t get a transcript until they pay the fine. For most colleges, the cost of an unpaid parking ticket or library fine is an insignificant portion of their budget. For many students, those expenses mean missing rent or not being able to eat. When students can’t pay a single fine, the late fees add up over time. Their life plans are derailed, they become liable for paying back grants and thousands of dollars they’ve invested into their education goes to waste. This practice doesn’t work for schools either; even with the most aggressive collection tactics, colleges only retrieve 7 cents for every dollar owed. Thousands of students are being held back due to a policy that is ineffective at best and greedy at worst. If schools stopped withholding transcripts, more students would be able to obtain their degree and become financially stable enough to pay the fine. Transcript withholding is a barrier to financial mobility that gets overlooked by the public, so it’s important we shine a light on the issue. Make a plan to meet with your state legislators this summer and fall so they know their constituents want to see a bill next legislative session that will ban transcript with- holding. Paulina Castle Englewood Importance of air quality Without good air quality, our health and well-being is in jeopardy. Our community, along with many others can experience some of the highest ozone concentrations in the
country. This invisible air pollutant is harmful to all of us, affecting our lungs and heart, but is especially bad for young children, older adults, and anyone with sensitivity or respiratory issues like asthma and COPD. When considering air quality regulating standards it is overwhelming for the non-air quality expert to understand the measurements of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and particulate matter levels and how these measurements relate to the air we breathe. However, we all understand when we can’t see the mountains or the downtown skyline due to smog, we have not met good air quality standards. The City of Centennial recently approved budget to include energy efficient upgrades to the city buildings, as well as increasing the number of electric vehicles (EV) to their fleet. City land use zoning was changed to include EV charging stations where possible. In comparing these efforts against the overall air quality in the world, they seem small, but if all of could contribute at least this much, we could see progress in improving our air quality. Whether it be driving an electric vehicle, organizing or participating in a car pool, walking to the grocery store, or opening the windows in your home versus turning on the AC are all simple steps that contribute to improving our air quality. Every effort is worth it to improve our air quality. Centennial Council Member Tammy Maurer District 2
tor will solve their problems so that we have governance appropriate for a population of almost 400,000 residents? Their disagreements are more reminiscent of schoolyard spats or fights of political hacks rather than policy differences of mature adults committed to the welfare of the county. I suggest that we need a complete investigation by the county attorney and/or the district attorney so that the full story is known to voters. I also support the suggestion for a completely new board comprised of at least five to seven members elected from districts rather than the county at large. A larger board could much more effectively represent all citizens and serve as a much better steward of the county’s resources. Research shows that three-member groups are inherently prone to conflict with two against one as the frequent outcome. This alone almost ensures that important policy issues in the county will not be properly addressed and citizens will inevitably suffer as a result. Henry M. Barlow Highlands Ranch Equity naysayers seek past Douglas County School District is
reflecting the myriad issues churning across the country. Most of these issues are much larger social and cultural in nature. And what we’re hearing from the naysayers regarding equity in our schools and community is exactly the same rhetoric heard in most places across the land. These people have organized for one thing - maintaining the status quo. In Douglas County, these doomsayers seem to be keenly interested in going after people and organizations that are looking ahead rather than behind. These folks started a school board recall in the fall. And now they want to bring back the days of old when Douglas County was a haven of conservatism. They are the same people who suggest COVID was “nothing,” no vaccinations and masks needed. If they want to keep the rearview mirror clean, they have every right. But they will be called out when they use false data and information in their arguments. Their biggest challenge is that most people in Douglas County are tired of their methods. Lloyd Guthrie Roxborough Park
County leadership disappointing The recent actions of the Douglas County commissioners as reported in the Highlands Ranch Herald are an affront to the citizens of the county. Who believes that a media-
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DJs ready to mix it up
Recent proms are just the tip of the iceberg for live entertainment companies that are wanting to increase business after a slow and difficult year of public health restrictions. Imprint Entertainment has done three proms at Denver metro high schools this spring. COURTESY OF IMPRINT ENTERTAINMENT
Live entertainment companies and DJs are eager to go back to normal after a year of restrictions tied to COVID-19.
After a long and difficult year, live entertainment companies and DJs want to go back to normal. They have managed with socially distanced events, or private proms or virtual proms. But many look forward to events, weddings being chief among them, where more people are allowed.
PHOTO BY NATE AND GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY OF DJ CONNECTION
Prom season ushers in new year after long lull caused by pandemic BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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ear that? Well, if the noise you heard any time in the past year, there’s a good chance it wasn’t the sound of a disc jockey booth.
Not surprisingly, business has been bad for DJs and live entertainment companies. COVID-19 restrictions reduced the number of gigs for Denver metro DJs to nearly zero. Many squeaked by from working virtual proms and socially distanced bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, but it’s already much better because there are now real proms and other events as public health restrictions loosen. “I feel like we went from hibernating bears to chickens with our heads cut off,”
PHOTO BY BRITTANY RAE PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY OF DJ CONNECTION
said Rikki Mor, operations manager at Denver-based Imprint Entertainment. For most of last year, Mor said she could count the number of live events Imprint booked on two hands. Michael Crabtree, owner of Denver-based DJ Guy, said business was down 80% to 85% from 2019 to 2020. DJ Connection, a nationwide company that has a Denver office, had 4,000 events scheduled last year, three-quarters of which were canceled, said owner Jason Bailey.
Some events were entirely nonexistent during the pandemic, such as school dances and corporate events. All of the companies worked weddings and Imprint did a few bar and bat mitzvahs, one of which was a “carmitzvah,” Mor described. At the carmitzvah — held at Wings over the Rockies in Denver— people congregated and celebrated by setting up tables at their adequately distanced parked cars, Mor said. Another pandemic-flex event the DJs worked was
the “private prom.” DJ Guy booked one with about 25 high school students from different schools, whose parents (the parents were in a friend group) put on for their kids at a small venue. Crabtree jokingly said, “It felt a lot more like parents planning a party for themselves and the kids were invited.” The ratio of parents who took photos in the photo booth versus the students is evidence of that, he added. SEE DJ, P21
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Colorado Community Media asks members of the Class of 2021 about what they have learned and their plans for the future. Their responses are diverse and inspiring. Please take time to read what they have to say. Let’s celebrate the Class of 2021 and wish them great success in the future!
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I will attend Creighton University. I am a full-ride scholarship recipient and have been accepted into an expedited master’s degree program. I served as DECA president and placed in the top ten nationally in DECA and FBLA. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? The most memorable moments for me were when I was at Angelo’s Pizza in Pueblo, while I was there the stay-at-home order was announced. Another memorable one was when my dad was admitted to the hospital for COVID-19. Despite my family following all precautions we all still got COVID. The reason I mention both of these moments is because they reinforce the same idea, to be grateful for what you have in the moment because it may quickly be taken away. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? Optimistic, Enthusiastic, Grateful. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I see the Class of 2021 and the mission to better the world as a very achievable and admirable aspiration of ours. Knowing my fellow graduates, I can promise that we are one of the most caring and service focused classes. I truly believe the class of 2021 will accomplish the mission of bettering the world.
I received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. I plan to study engineering and biology while representing the Academy as a member of the soccer team. As class president my first three years, I helped raise more than $200,000 for the Make-aWish Foundation. I balanced the rigors of the International Baccalaureate Diploma program while competing on a national level soccer team. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? In the midst of the pandemic was probably the first time in my 17 years that I realized how important the bonds with my friends were. It’s so easy with social media these days to hit the heart button, or the dislike, while having no real interactions. I realized by mid-summer 2020 I craved seeing their faces, hearing my friends’ voices, and overall interacting with them. We started daily group FaceTimes which made a huge difference in my mental health. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? I feel hopeful that the lessons learned during COVID will make us all appreciate the
small things — family dinners, car rides with friends, and simply a hug from your grandparents! I feel eager to report to basic at USAFA and start the next chapter of my life. I feel thankful for all those who have sacrificed the past 18 months — be it scientists, health care workers, essential employees, teachers — that they gave all that they did to help guide us all through the pandemic. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I see the class of 2021’s mission to be the generation that is more patient, more tolerant, and more understanding of each other’s differences. I see my class as embracing each other with more open hearts and open minds. I see my class as being the one who remembers what it was like to be isolated and quarantined — so the science minded classmates will work hard on being proactive to prevent another pandemic, at the same time my class will also hopefully cherish the things we missed most during COVID — and inspire all of us to be better human beings.
Lauren Fox Legend High School I will attend Montana State University. I plan to double major in marketing and political science. I completed a medical internship at Hatch Chiropractic and Wellness. I am a President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient with more than 400 community service hours. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? I think that the COVID-19 pandemic showed the world that within isolation we can be connected. Very quickly the world made a drastic adjustment to the isolation we were all put in. Friends and family found creative ways to connect with each other. Within isolation we were able to reset ourselves, our minds and our lives. Break old habits and start new ones.
What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? Fervent, authentic and bold. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? Our goal shouldn’t be to construct a perfect world, that’s entirely infeasible. I personally classify myself as an optimist but also a realist. I believe in human kindness and good intentions and that we will continue to progress. Our goal should be to try and understand why we are the way we are, how we can march into the future with passion, and how we can use all those passions to create something great. We are a class of artists, athletes, engineers, entrepreneurs, inventors, and intellectuals. I have no doubt that the class of 2021 will do great things.
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Peyton Dunn Legend High School I will attend the University of Oklahoma. I am an athletic volleyball scholarship recipient. I was recognized on National Girls and Women in Sports Day and I earned a 3.9 GPA. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? While I don’t have a specific memory, COVID reminded me how kind people can be and what people will do for each other when faced with a challenge. You never know who is struggling. It never hurts to be kind and reach out to people, even if it is just a text. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? Excited: I am excited for my opportunity to play volleyball
and attend the University of Oklahoma. Hopeful: I am hopeful that the world continues to recover from COVID, and life returns to normal. Thankful: I am thankful for the opportunities that have been available in sports, school and life. I am also thankful for my friends, family, and teammates that are part of my life! What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I think my graduating class’ mission is to model resilience. This past year was very hard and emotionally challenging. Our class missed out on many opportunities and faced lots of disappointments, but we had to keep moving forward. We will be stronger and more resilient because of it and can take that into the world!
Ellie Hutchings Castle View High School I will attend Colorado Mesa University. I plan to major in psychology. I am a DCSD Perseverance Scholarship recipient and heavily involved in supporting students with learning disabilities. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? A lot in my life has changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic. I moved out of my mother’s house and began a journey of my own independence. Most importantly, I discovered my true passion and purpose. The dream I hold closest to my heart is actually quite simple. All I wish to do
in this life is bring as much light as I possibly can to a world that can be so jaded. I hope I can achieve this as a therapist in my future. What three adjectives describe your outlook going
forward? In my past, I was pessimistic and reckless, I was lost in a jaded perspective. I have learned, however. I have learned that the only way to persevere is to not get lost in what you don’t have but rather be grateful for everything. The good, the bad, the ugly. In each failure and loss there is a lesson to be learned, an opportunity to better yourself and your understanding of the world. Using the lessons I have learned from my
own experience, the three adjectives to describe my outlook moving forward would be gratitude, humility, and compassion. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I think one of the most devastating issues facing my generation is the lack of resources regarding our mental health along with the romanticized understanding we have of mental health disorders. My lifetime goal is to find a better understanding of mental health and provide better resources for mental health care around the country and hopefully one day the whole world. Humanity needs to begin healing and I plan to do that even if it’s just one person at a time.
Kirsten Manley Castle View High School I will attend Arapahoe Community College. I will complete an eight-week certified nursing program, then join the military. I had a 4.0 GPA senior year and am a two-time nominee for the Douglas County Youth Initiative Award. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? One memorable moment that firmly established a key value in me, is when the pandemic was at its peak, and everyone had to quarantine. I had to do the rest of my junior year online, and now my entire senior year. I have always been a resilient person, but it was still pretty hard to go through that. I have always had respect for others, but after the pandemic that key value really got highlighted for me. I always wear my mask
everywhere even outside so I can respect those around me. I give people more than six feet of social distancing just out of respect. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? Motivated, Ambitious, Advocate. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I want to help at least one person. I want to lift people up. Hopefully, in doing this small thing, other people will do the same and with time the entire world can benefit. Spreading love and happiness is the key to truly making an impact on this world. I want to be able to save one life at a time. Every single person in this vast world can make an impact anywhere on Earth. I want to advocate for others whose voices are not being heard. I want to be the best version of myself.
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Preston Kilzer Ponderosa High School I will attend Purdue University. I plan to study mechanical engineering. I lettered in three sports at PHS and earned a 4.33 GPA by taking 11 AP classes and tests. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? I remember the first few nights where I was hybrid but still had a load of work to do due to me being at home and in 5 AP classes. I had to push through, trust myself, and persevere until it was done, and it taught me a valuable lesson about perseverance and completion. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? The three adjectives are optimistic, impatient, and excited. I am super optimistic about how the future looks for me and what I will be able to accomplish if I put my mind to my work and perform to the best of my abilities. I am anxious and a little bit nervous about how I will get there, but I know I will find a way to reach my goals. My third adjective of excited just is a picture of my outlook on life, as I love waking up each day to see what it has in store. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I really think we could change the world with kindness and understanding. Ponderosa is like a family to me, and I can’t wait to see my family spread out and disperse our goodness that I have received my past few years here.
Abbey Telesz Ponderosa High School I will attend Juniata College. I am a scholarship recipient to play volleyball at Juniata College. I am the first four-year letter winner in Ponderosa High’s volleyball program. I plan to study biology with an emphasis in pre-med. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? I have always been a self-motivated person that is willing to put in the work without the push from a coach or parent. However, during the first few weeks of the pandemic I began to realize that my self-motivation would be what separated me from others. I began to workout every day and consistently do wall work to keep my skill level up for volleyball. I couldn’t go to my trainer or make it to the gym for privates but through that selfmotivation I was able to still hone in on my skill and keep my athletic ability up. I also began to realize when school started again that I would need self-motivation with our hybrid schedule as I would not be in class five days a week and would need to set aside time for schoolwork although I was in an atypical school environment. By having that value instilled in me already and building on it through the pandemic, it will be a key part of my success in college.
Tanner Leonard Rock Canyon High School I will attend the University of Virginia. I plan to major in mathematics. I helped tutor local elementary school students through Learning Link. I independently learned about and worked on projects related to neural networks. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? Near the end of my junior year when the COVID-19 pandemic was just beginning in the U.S., there was a lot of uncertainty about the scope of the pandemic, how long it might last, and what we all needed to do in order to stay safe. Personally, I felt discouraged and disempowered to do much to help. However, I remember reading stories about how other people had found ways to help control the pandemic in their communities, such as by making and donating masks, donating funds and supplies to healthcare workers, combating COVID-19 disinformation, or simply checking up on people who might have been struggling. These stories helped me appreciate the importance of combating discouragement and looking for smaller, more manageable ways to make a difference. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? Critical, careful, and excited What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I don’t really think I can define my classmates’ mission to better the world because they are all very smart and talented and will find ways to fix the problems that matter most to them. However, I hope that my classmates will try to utilize some of the strengths and experiences of our generation, particularly as high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic, to make their efforts more effective.
Timberly Gonzales Highlands Ranch High School I will attend Western Colorado Community College. I plan to obtain an associate degree in welding. I am the first in my family to graduate from high school. I focused on academics my junior and senior year to obtain my diploma. What memorable moment during the pandemic instilled a key value in you? One thing that was memorable in the COVID pandemic would be being kicked out of a toxic house and moving in with my best friend. It was a really hard change, but I was able to get through it. I am a better person since I moved out of that house. I do still see my brothers till I move and my grandmother, but I do not live with them. What three adjectives describe your outlook going forward? I would say I have benefited from moving out and looking at life differently. I have advanced to be a better me for myself and others around me but, mostly myself. I have been really good at overtaking things that seem to be in my way. Looking now I have been able to push through a lot of things that no other person could or would do willingly. What do you see as your graduating class’ mission to better the world? I see a lot of people going to try and make it but fail a couple of times and I can see others thriving in the happiness they have earned to be where they always have dreamed of.
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Partisan divide A partisan divide was prevalent throughout about 80% of the survey, Hill said. That’s different than in past surveys. “This is the first time it (political party) is clearly the driving force,” he said. Overall, Republicans were more enthusiastic about the direction of the county and its governance and Democrats were less so, Hill said. One indicator, which asks how the public feels about the general direction of the county, has showed declining approval over the past few surveys. Hill said that could be due to the increase in Democrats in the county and the fact that the county government is entirely run by Republicans. “It’s just very clear that we’ve got three tribes, Democratic, independent and Republican,” Hill said. Other than responses on the sales and use tax, there were bipartisan agreements including contentment with the sheriff’s office, the clerk and recorder’s office, parks and the business environment. While county commissioners weren’t immediately available for interviews about the survey, Commissioner Lora Thomas commented on the results in a
May 11 meeting when the board was discussing going up against a state mask mandate, which has since been lifted. “The first time since we’ve been doing these surveys it was clear that our citizens are tired of the politics that are coming out in the decisions that are being made,” she said. County sentiment Overall, sentiment about county staff and services is positive, according to the results. However over the past few surveys, there have been decreases in satisfaction in areas such as roads, transportation, vehicle registration and county government, according to a slideshow, which was provided to commissioners by the research company. “I would say a big overarching conclusion to me that is interesting is despite the pandemic … for most indicators, things are relatively stable,” said David Hill, the head research consultant with the company that administered the survey. One area that showed improvement since the last survey in 2019 was traffic, according to the results. Methodology Hill Research used several methods to gain the insights from the survey. They used an online platform and phone calls to contact the reSEE SURVEY, P31
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A group of 16 paintings created by four local veterans will remain on display through May at the Rhyolite Gallery PHOTOS BY THELMA GRIMES in Castle Rock.
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Suzi Reaves. Reaves, a 23-year Navy veteran, said after serving in the military she went on to school to get a degree in fine arts. Reaves said taking part in the art therapy program was somewhat intimidating for some of the class, but all dived in with an open mind. “This was definitely a healing thing,” she said. “It gave us a sense of accomplishment. It was about doing something new and learning a new life skill that fits in with our age group.” Bill Beschman, a Castle Rock resident, said the program gave him a new, helpful hobby. “Doing this is definitely a quieter way to relieve stress,” he said. “Before, I was playing loud music in the house. You can’t get away
Suzi Reaves, a 23-year Navy Veteran, said taking part in the new art therapy program is healing.
‘In the pandemic, we have had so many people, including veterans, locked away. This class can pull them out.’ Bill Beschman, Castle Rock resident with that late at night like you can painting.” Beschman said he was able to develop more self-expression, noting that several members of his family are artists, but he did not think he could ever learn the skill. “Painting just was not a talent I ever thought I would have,” he said. “Here, I was able to learn this art through interpreting and observing.”
In the 26-week course, Beschman said the teacher, Carol Hein, wanted them to paint life. The group of 16 paintings produced by the artists feature images from their back yards, photographs, or postcards. Beschman said Hein taught in a way that was not intimidating, but instead supportive and helpful in breaking down the steps of creating an image through oil paints. Beschman said one of his imag-
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es was a bush in his background when it was alive. This year, he said it may not make it through the winter storms, which means the painting will keep it alive. “This class was just a great idea,” Beschman said. “In the pandemic, we have had so many people, including veterans, locked away. This class can pull them out.” The paintings developed by the local veterans will remain on display throughout the rest of May. Sales from the paintings will go toward paying the artist and purchasing supplies for the next round of art therapy for veterans. To see the work produced by the group, visit the Rhyolite Gallery at 505 2nd St. in Castle Rock. Lucey said they are looking to recruit 10 veterans for the next program, which will begin in November. For more info on the program, visit castlerockartcoop. com/veterans.
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That said, the students seemed like they had a lot of fun because “they had been stripped of some of these fun and engaging things that have been a rite of passage in high school,” Crabtree said. Not only were the restrictions slightly looser at the private prom, but parents were more relaxed about the music. For example, at a school-sanctioned dance, Crabtree might not be allowed to play an unedited version of Cardi B’s “WAP,” but the private prom parents didn’t have a problem with it. “It’s kinda funny,” Crabtree said. Slightly similar, DJ Connection worked virtual proms, where a student and their date were at individual homes and streamed into a group Zoom. The DJ, in his own Zoom box, played the music and performed as they normally do — even pausing at points to hype up the crowd by saying, “we got some shout-outs here!” or “we’re giving out prizes!” — to make the experience feel as normal as possible, Bailey said. Virtual proms have been fun, but
also, “weird because you can’t see the kids … it’s a strange experience for us because DJs feed off the crowd’s energy,” Bailey said. However, those strange events have helped the bottom line. Even then, Imprint had to lay off a few full-time employees and a few DJs departed. DJ Connection dealt with the same problem, but it didn’t end up laying off full-time employees because it’s a larger company. Still, Bailey worries if he’ll have enough DJs to work the bevy of events the company is lining up for later this year. A few DJs with DJ Guy were furloughed. “I don’t personally see us recovering as an industry until at least 2022 to 2023, depending,” said Crabtree. Things are picking up, though. Imprint recently did a prom at Legacy High School, an Adams 12 Five Star Schools district school, and DJ Connection did a prom at Horizon High School in Thornton, another Adams 12 school. DJ Guy recently did a dance with Douglas County School District and is looking to book events with Jefferson County Public Schools. Imprint, DJ Connection and DJ Guy all have tons of weddings on the horizon. Many are rescheduled gigs, but some are
After a year of limited events, live entertainment companies and DJs are hoping for a return to a more normal world. PHOTO BY CHRISTY ARCHIBALD PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY OF DJ CONNECTION
new events. On June 26, Bailey said DJ Connection will be at 19 events in Denver, over half of which are rescheduled events. Like other businesses, live entertainment companies are cautiously optimistic about the prospect of more, and larger, gatherings as more people are vaccinated. That’s what excites the live entertainment
companies, despite the struggles they still deal with. Mor said, “It is enthralling, and it is exciting. I think people have just missed being together. I think there is a little bit of anxiety for people to go back into situations. But it’s overwhelmingly more that people are so thrilled and excited to be together; it just provides a sense of adrenaline.”
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its annual plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6 at the Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, (CWGS members 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.). Admission free. Miners Alley Playhouse Children’s Theatre performances written and directed by Rory Pierce: “The Stuff of Dreams.” Saturdays at 1 p.m. Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Sandman.” Billie McBride in Concert: An Improbable Career,” May 19 at 7:30 p.m. 1224 Washington St., Golden, minersalley.com, 303-9353044. Town Hall Arts Center “Shout! The Mod Musical” plays May 21 to June 20 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450
W. Main St., Littleton. Box office: 303-794-2787, ext. 5. Tickets: $37-$52. Celebrate music, fashion, freedom of the 1960s. Directed by Kate Vallee. Townhallartscenter. org. COVID 19 protocols include mask. Star Wars show “May the Art be With You” is an all-Star Wars art exhibit at Spectra Art Space, 1836 S. Broadway, through June 6. Call for hours: 720535-7244, spectraartspace. com. Denver Art Museum “each/other” brings art by Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanske Luger, the first exhibit to feature together the works of two contemporary indigenous artists who both focus on collaborative art-
making in their practices. The artists’ work will converge with a new, monumental artist-guided community artwork. There are 26 mixed media sculptures, wall hangings and installation works. denverartmuseum.org. Tickets on schedule. RoxArt RoxArt Gallery at Aspen Grove, 7300 S. Santa Fe Drive, offers a variety of classes, such as: Valorie Snyder will host an open studio for oil painters of all skill levels. She will visit with each individual about where they are and what help they need. Take home a work of art. roxartscouncil.org. Installation “Shiki Dreams” by Denver-based Prismajic is an
immersive art experience open from noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays at 2219 E. 21st Ave., Denver. Tickets: $14, children 10 and under; $19.99: adults. A continuation of the story begun in “Natura Obscura” in 2019 at the Museum of Outdoor Arts in Englewood. prismajic.com.
Lone Tree The Lone Tree Backyard Brew Bash will showcase Beer, Bourbon and Bluegrass on May 29 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. 720-5091000, tickets. Masks required to go inside the building and encouraged if you can’t stay 6 feet apart outside. Food trucks, bourbon seminar, yard games. Ticketed. lonetreeartscenter.org.
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SPORTS A CONTEST FOR CONTROL
Littleton’s Anika Bagal (12) and Englewood’s Rayna Davis (10) nearly collide in mid-air in the battle for ball control. Bagal contributed one goal to the Lions 9-0 shutout on PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO the Pirates home field on May 15.
Boys volleyball participation gains traction Sport now sanctioned by CHSAA BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After multiple pilot seasons, boys volleyball is finally a sport that is sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association this season. In the May 10 CHSAANow.com boys volleyball rankings, Cherry Creek, Douglas County and Valor Christian were the state’s top three teams. Legend was ranked fifth. “Overall, it has been a treat just to have the boys in the gym and see a new excitement for the game,” said Douglas County head coach Jason Fitzgerald. “I think there was probably a lot of skepticism early. What’s this going to look like? But I’ve been impressed by the level of play from the teams I’ve seen.” Cherry Creek has a co-op team with several players from Overland. Prior to the start of the season, Creek coach Mike Degitis sent invitations to athletes from Overland to try out for the team since the expectations around the popularity of the sport was not high.
Douglas County volleyball player Connor Shumate spikes the ball in a match against Regis Jesuit.
Around 10 boys from Overland joined the program, and Creek was able to add development teams. “The sport is growing fast,” said
Degitis. “I’m looking forward to an exciting season.” Legend’s team is co-opted with Chaparral and Ponderosa and had
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Girls volleyball teams downed in Colorado Springs
Legend’s Rylie Kadel (6) congratulates teammate Peyton Dunn (2) during the Titans first round state volleyball tournament match against Rampart on May 12 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs.
Lutheran’s Bella Vezzani serves during a Class 3A first round game on May 12 at the PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON Broadmoor World Arena.
Grandview advanced, then lost to Rampart BY BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
That trip down to Colorado Springs that used to be a pleasant outing turned out to be upsetting for south metro volleyball teams who journeyed to the Broadmoor World Arena for the single elimination, eight-team girls state volleyball tournament. Four teams from the south metro schools lost in the first round on May 12 and only Grandview advanced. The Wolves upset top-seeded Mountain Vista, 3-1, in a first round encounter. Grandview notched a come-from-behind, 3-2, semifinal victory over Columbine on May 13 but lost 3-1 to Rampart in the Class 5A championship match. Grandview, the No. 8 seed, was the surprise team in the tournament as Mountain Vista, Cherry Creek, Legend and Class 3A Lutheran all fell in first round matches. Previously unbeaten Mountain Vista lost its only game of the season in the opening match of the
tournament on May 12 as Grandview (13-5) shocked the Golden Eagles. The Wolves won the first set, 27-25, which set the tone for the match. Vista captured the second set, 25-21, but Grandview notched 25-17 and 25-15 wins in the last two sets to advance into the semifinals. “We just didn’t have it,” said Vista coach Doug Schafer whose team finished with an 15-1 record. “We definitely wanted it. We had energy but we were just tight. We were just off. Grandview played well. “We got 14 people here with the COVID and all the quarantines and stuff. We were undefeated until now. We made some history with something that nobody has done, league (Continental) champs and being undefeated. So that part was pretty good, but it just didn’t go our way against Grandview.” Fourth-seeded Columbine eliminated No. 5 Cherry Creek in another first-round match. The Bruins won the second set, 25-21, winning the last four points but that was the only time Creek got into a flow. The Rebels took the first set, 25-21, and the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-14 and 25-22. Carter Booth had 14 kills and a
56 percent kills percentage for the Bruins (15-2) while Anna Van Wyk had 15 digs and 30 assists. Legend, the seventh seed in the tournament, lost 3-0 to Rampart as the Rams swept all three sets, 25-17, 25-15 and 25-20. Rylie Kadel and Peyton Dunn were the leaders for the Titans. Kadel had 10 kills and 10 digs while Dunn finished with nine digs and 23 assists. “Rampart came out really well,” said Legend coach Audri Marrs after the loss which gave the Titans a final record of 10-4. “They had some great hitters. They played really well. Things just didn’t go our way.” Lutheran, the sixth seed in the 3A tourney, played tough, hung in against No. 3 Sterling and won the first set, 25-17. However, the Tigers pulled out narrow 25-20, 25-22 and
25-23 wins in the final three sets. The Lions were ahead, 19-18, in the fourth set but Sterling won seven of the next 11 points. Audrey Brgoch had 14 kills for the Lions, Cass Norton five blocks, Bella Vezzani had 25 digs and Sabrina King 14 assists as Lutheran wound up with a 11-4 record for the season. “Sterling was a quality team but we kept fighting throughout,” said Lutheran coach Alicia Kidston. “I feel there were times that we didn’t take care of a bunch of little points that could have given us a little momentum. “I so proud of the team. It was an interesting year obviously. They worked hard all season long and battled through adversity. We had a lot of injuries but our seniors are tremendous.”
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Winningest prep baseball coach eyes more innings Johnson says baseball teaches the value of hard work and the pursuit of improvement BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Marc Johnson’s teams at Cherry Creek have won a lot of baseball games. Johnson is now the winningest baseball coach in Colorado. He set the record on May 12 when Creek rallied to defeat Grandview, 6-5, in nine innings which was the 808th win for Johnson as he surpassed the previous high of 807 victories by Eaton’s Jim Danley. “I’ve had a good run,” said Johnson. Cherry Creek collected a 7-4, eightinning win over Grandview on May 13 and pounded Eaglecrest, 10-0, on May 15. After the mercy rule victory over Eaglecrest on May 15, Johnson’s record was 810-205 in 48 seasons as
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Yoga in the Park Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com.
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Sunday, May 23rd, 9:30-11am – Spring Wildflowers (Willow Creek Trail) Wednesday, June 2nd, 7-8:30pm – Sunset Birdwatching (Willow Creek Trail) Monday, June 21st, 6:30-8pm – Celebrating the Summer Solstice (Willow Creek Trail) Wednesday, June 23rd, 7-8:30pm – A Walk Under the Full “Strawberry Moon” (Bluffs Regional Park)
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Thursday, June 17th, 5-8pm – Float Like a Buffalo (Prairie Sky Park)
Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lone Tree Arts Center’s ‘Tunes on the Terrace’—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.
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Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more at SchweigerRanch.org.
Saturday, June 5th, 11am-12pm – Guided Public Tour Saturday, June 5th, 7-8:30am – Natural Heritage Walking Tour with SSPRD (Birds of Schweiger Ranch) Saturday, June 19th, 6:30-8pm – Campfire & Storytelling Series (El Vaquero, America’s First Cowboy) A M O R E N AT U R A L A P P R O A C H T O U R B A N I S M.
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“Obviously it feels great,” admitted Johnson. “I never have played a game, so I have great great fans and great administration. Even this year’s team is learning and working to get better. I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s been very exciting. The team has showed some grit. Out deal is we are trying to continually improve.” Johnson has been a coach at Creek for 50 years. He was the head boys soccer coach from 1971-1999 and won five state titles in his 28-year reign. He as an assistant baseball coach in 1972 and become head coach in 1973. Johnson’s teams have won 32 league crowns, eight state champions and have been the state runnerup six times. “You think about all the great players I’ve had and like I said I never played in a the game so these guys deserve all the accolades,” said Johnson. “I’m probably the luckiest guy in the world coaching. I’ve had guys coach under me that had chances to take head coaching jobs and they said, ‘no I’m going to stay here.’” Johnson is 76 years old and has to keep answering the question of how long he will continue to coach. “I still have an amazing passion for the game,” he pointed out. “I’ve always felt my calling was this, and I was suppose to work with kids and teach them the game. The bottom line is you can have an effect on people’s lives just by teaching them the game. Through the game you teach them what hard work means and what continually try to improve means. You teach them some character and how to handle tough times. “I still absolutely love the game. I get asked every year, ‘is this it, is this it?’ I say I’m going to evaluate at the end of the year.” In the meantime, Creek is off to a 4-1 start prior to a May 17 game. “This has been exciting,” continued Johnson. “I told the kids, just prove to me that you are tying to get better. That’s all I care. If we win, we win but we’re going to go out and play the best we can. “I’ve had real good response from the players this season. They were so excited about the win the other day (May 12). It was crazy. It looks like a big individual accomplishment but I’ve always been a team guy. I tell the players ‘a better you makes a better we.’”
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“We created a developmental team so we could continue to build the program,” said boys coach Travis Underwood who was also helping prepare the girls team for the state tournament which was May 12-13. “Varsity has a great mix of all grade levels while JV is mostly younger players. It’ll take a couple of seasons, but it won’t be long before you’ll see a third level being rostered.” Much of the hesitation about boys volleyball stemmed around the question whether the sport could lure boys to participate. “We did well with our numbers this year,” said Fitzgerald whose team draws players from Douglas County, Castle View and Lutheran high schools. “I know some of the teams around the league had enough participation to host three teams. It will catch on. It’s a great sport that attracts a lot of athletes that might been the second, third or the last guy on the bench in another sport,” he said. “So they really want to play. They’re good athletes. They’re just looking for a new home. A lot of times you find guys that might have been hurt in their dominate sport and they’re looking for a fast, energetic sport where they’re not going to get a bone broken as easily,” he added. Fitzgerald, like Underwood, works with both the boys and girls teams. The difference between girls and boys volleyball can be summed up by saying the girls play a more ball control style while the boys rely more on power. “The mechanics of the sport are similar if not identical,” explained Fitzgerald. “The psychologies of the athletes sometimes vary and definitely the team psychologies will vary. And the experience level, girls are exposed to the sport between 11 and 14. Most boys are introduced to the sport around 14 to 16.” Douglas County’s Connor Shumate played the past two years on the Huskies’ pilot team and is anx-
Connor Shumate, bottom right, is a Douglas County player who attends Castle COURTESY PHOTO View.
ious to compete this spring with a chance to win a CHSAA state title. Shumate is a seniors at Castle View. “I had a massive desire to get back onto the court with this team,” he said. “Last year we came into the season with state championship expectations fueled by the semifinal loss the year before. When the season was canceled, we were devastated. “That fire burns hotter than ever and we have the team to do it. As I talk with my friends from various teams around the state, we are one of the favorites for the championship. We have to be disciplined in who we hang out with and wearing our masks to avoid COVID related shut downs. There have already been two teams that have had to reschedule games due to COVID. There is a very real chance we can come out of this season as the first ever CHSAA boys volleyball state champions.” Jayden Pascua of Douglas County is a senior at Lutheran and has played volleyball for for five years. “Volleyball runs in my family,” he said. “I started playing competitively in eighth grade because a friend encouraged me to try out for a local club team. I fell in love with the game and have been playing ever since. “This season is going better than expected. I am thankful we are able to play this inaugural sanctioned year of high school boys volleyball.”
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spondents. For the first time, the county also used a “probability sample,” which selects a group of randomly chosen households to send an advertisement for the survey. “This is state of the art for public research these days,” Hill said. More than 80% of survey respondents came from an online link, with 75% of those responses being self-selected, or not randomized participants. Hill said that this group did still end up being largely representative of the county’s demographics and it was also weighted to ensure that. The margin of error for the total sample size is plus or minus 2.3%. Hill notes that while some polling services, particularly those used for national elections, have developed a negative reputation, he sees his service as different. That’s in part due to this methodology and the fact that there’s not an upcoming election, when people are sometimes less interested in responding to surveys. “A key thing to remember is that we are taking these extra steps that are not always taken to reach voters in a channel that they want to be reached in,” he said. Links to complete the survey were available on the county website and various social media sites.
DCL Foundation is off to the races in annual Ducky Derby STAFF REPORT
The Douglas County Libraries Foundation is racing in the 25th annual Ducky Derby, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Castle Rock. The Foundation is competing in the virtual Ducky Race for a $1,000 prize against five other nonprofits. The nonprofit with the most cheers by June 13 (Ducky Derby day) wins. The Foundation’s competitor is Duckleberry Finn, who is racing to inspire a love of reading, discovery and connection (special thanks to Amanda J. from Instagram who suggested the name via@dclcolorado). This summer, Duckleberry’s taking his adventures into the galaxy, trading the Mississippi River for the Milky Way to inspire a space-themed summer reading program. Duckleberry also puts donations to good use by making sure that children can attend seasonal camps on everything from physics to cooking and art; adults have the help they need to obtain their GEDs; and that the tiniest tots are welcomed to earth with new
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