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George Anthony Sack, 85, of Fort Lupton, Colorado passed away on May 7, 2023. He was born on June 18, 1937, in Denver, Colorado to Adam and Julia Sack.

George is a long-time resident of Brighton, Colorado where he attended school through 9th grade when he had to quit. Being the oldest of 13 kids, he needed to take on more of the role as a farmer after the unfortunate passing of his father. While at a family wedding he met his true love Marie K. Sack (Von Feldt). He married Marie on June 29, 1963, in Brighton, Colorado.

He worked at the Packaging Corporation for over 10 years while starting his family of four children before he changed his career. ey began a dairy farm east of Brighton, Colorado which continued until 2004. After choosing to sell his dairy, they moved to their farm in Fort Lupton where he pursued his love for farming and raising beef cattle up until the timing of his death. Between his family farm operation, raising beef cattle, his kids and grandkids, kept himself very busy.

George loves his family and family gatherings out at his farm! When his kids, grandkids and great grandkids are not around, he would always enjoy his true separate timed-entry permit, which is required from May 26 through Oct. 22.

Visitors can still buy park entrance passes with cash at a few locations outside of the park, according to NPS. ey include the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store at Beaver Meadows and the Fall River or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers.

Here’s what to know before heading to the park: e NPS o ers over a dozen di erent types of passes to get into Rocky. One-day vehicle passes cost $30 and cover non-commercial vehicles with less than 16 passengers. You can also buy one-day passes for entry by bike or foot. Seven-day passes are also an option.

What type of passes are available?

If you’re planning to visit multiple national parks this year, you can buy an annual pass that covers admission to all parks in the system for $80. You can buy those online or in-person. e NPS says it’s also going completely cashless for payments and fees associated with campgrounds inside of Rocky starting June 1. e cashless switch only applies to entry and permit fees, according to the NPS.

Seniors, veterans and students can also get special passes for free or reduced rates.

What about camping?

Overnight visitors must make reservations online ahead of time for most campsites. Timed-entry permits are included with all camping reservations.

Are stores inside the park also going cashless?

Rocky has a small, conveniencelike store and a co ee shop, which will both still accept cash.

How do I get a timed-entry permit?

Rocky is implementing another iteration of its timed-entry program this summer to help manage crowds, which means you’ll need to snag a free permit prior to your visit. A timed-entry permit is required for everyone entering the park between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. between late May and October. ere are two di erent types of timed-entry permits. is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org. passion being out in the elds farming or at a local farm auction. He proudly would say through their own dedication and hard work, they built the family farm from scratch.

A regular Park Access permit gets you access to most areas of the park outside of the popular Bear Lake Road Corridor.

A Park Access+ entry permit includes access to Bear Lake Road, as well as other areas of Rocky.

Are other Colorado national parks going cashless?

Yes, Mesa Verde National Park and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will go cashless this summer, according to the NPS.

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in southeast Colorado will also go cashless.

George is a loving father survived by his sons David (Shelly) Sack of Brighton, Joseph (Carrie) Sack of Fort Lupton; daughter Regina (Cody Michel) of Fort Lupton; granddaughters Samantha (Ron), Elizebeth (Nate), Jennifer, Cadence; grandsons Dustin (Ti any), Christopher (Kortney), Tony (Melissa), Toby, Kenneth; great-granddaughters Kalye, Bailey, Kendall, Karmen, Shelby, Skylar, and Kylar; greatgrandson Cooper; brothers Leonard Sack, Robert (Linda) Sack, Don Sack, Leroy (Brenda) Sack; sisters Shirley (Stan) Elliot, Eileen Buckley, Carla (Tom) Morrissey and Diane Schissler.

He is preceded in death by his wife Marie, his parents Adam and Julia, his half-brother Adam Sack, brothers Edward, Bernard, and Richard and sister Betty Ann Hurley (Sack).

George is well known as a strong-willed person who is a devoted family man and a very hard worker. He is a man who has a big heart and always puts God and his family rst.

A short memorial service for brother and sister, Norman and Julia Nakamoto, will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Fort Lupton on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11:00 A.M.

Norman & Julia Nakamoto Memory 303-566-4100 obituaries@coloradocommunitymedia.com Self placement available online at thebrightonblade.com

BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Spring is in full swing, bringing many folks around Colorado out of the doldrums of winter with the promise of outdoor recreation.

For folks who aren’t fans of “traditional sports” — think baseball, basketball, football, soccer — there are plenty of unique, exciting alternatives throughout the Centennial State. From roller skating to parkour, there is no shortage of variety in Colorado’s recreation options.

Roller skating, roller hockey and roller derby

Roller sports are alive and well in Colorado. Folks have quite a few options for activities revolving around wheeled feet; from roller skating to roller hockey to roller derby, there is no shortage of options.

Roller skating lovers have a plethora of skate parks in the metro area and can get all of their gear — and some lessons — from the newlyopened Denver Skates Shop in Arvada. e store provides ttings and skating lessons for folks ranging from novices to experienced park skaters.

Brina Wyss, a sales associate and coach at Denver Skates Shop, said that roller sports experienced a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic that’s since died down, but has nonetheless roughly doubled the community’s size.

“I think there was a big surge in interest in wheels and skating during the pandemic, but it was a trend” Wyss said. “I people had a lot of spare time and were looking for something active to do. e community has de nitely grown at least twice as much during the pandemic.”

Wyss participates in roller derby, which is played at the professional and recreational level in Colorado. Wyss said the competitive nature and team atmosphere of roller derby came to be a replacement for volleyball, which she played competitively growing up.

“A lot of people do (skating) for joy and exercise,” Wyss said. “I do it as a way to escape, and it’s also a great way of community meeting.”

Denver Roller Derby operates a large number of recreational and traveling teams and has opportunities for new players.

Folks looking for a non-contact alternative to ice hockey might nd roller hockey appealing — Skate City operates rinks in Arvada, Westminster and Littleton that o er roller skating and hockey, while Rocky Mountain Roller Hockey operates youth and adult leagues out of the Foothills Fieldhouse in Lakewood, and the Parker Fieldhouse also hosts youth and adult roller hockey.

Ultimate frisbee/ disc golf

Frisbee sports have come into favor in Colorado recently — a semiprofessional ultimate frisbee team kicked o their inaugural season in Golden this month — with two main ways to play.

Ultimate frisbee resembles American football in that teams must complete passes in an end zone to score points. As the name suggests, disc golf resembles “traditional” golf, but is played with a disk instead of a ball. e Denver Summer Ultimate League is the oldest ultimate frisbee competition in the state, and just nished registration for its 2023 season.

Disc golf fans may nd more frequent playing options. In Arvada, the Johnny Roberts Disc Golf

Course and Birds Nest Disc Golf Course both operate at city parks.

Colorado Christian University operates a disc golf course in Lakewood, and Foothills Parks and Recreation operates the Fehringer Ranch Disc Golf Course in Morrison.

For those looking for a more secluded experience, the Wondervu Disc Golf Course in Golden is considered to be one of the most scenic — and challenging — courses around.

Parkour

According to gym owner Lorin Ball, the de nition of parkour is simple: “Using environment to get from point A to point B in the most e cient way possible.”

Ball is the owner of Flow Vault, a parkour and ninja warrior — yes, American Ninja Warrior — training gym in ornton. Flow Vault opened in 2008 and o ers classes to people ages 5 and up. His gym has even graduated some ninja warriors to the popular NBC show.

“It’s a full curriculum, similar to that of gymnastics, where you have di erent levels of progressions,” Ball said. “We’re training people to be more intentional with their movement and apply that to other sports or physical activities that they do.”

Other parkour gyms in the area include APEX Denver, Path Movement in Littleton and Ninja Intensity in Parker.

Aerial Adventures

Finally, Colorado has no shortage of arial adventure options. Ropes courses and adventure parks are plentiful in the Centennial State and are often and family-friendly way to recreate uniquely.

e Colorado Adventure Center is based in Idaho Springs, e EDGE Ziplines and Adventures is in Castle Rock, and the Treehouse Adventure Park is based in Bailey.

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Marissa Gray Holy Family High School

Tell us a little bit about yourself

My name is Marissa Gray, and I am a senior at Holy Family High School. During my time at Holy Family, I was a cheerleader for three years and an active NHS member. I curated articles for the HF Lamppost, and a poem that I wrote was featured in the school’s literary magazine my junior year. During my senior year, I was a member of the yearbook sta that produced an amazing nal product. After high school, I will attend Texas A&M University to study English. Later, I hope to attend law school.

What is the most enduring memory from your high school career?

My most memorable moment from high school is the 2022 state cheerleading competition. e support from my team, friends, and community was astounding. I will never forget winning second place and how hard the team worked to get there.

Talk about your role in society going forward. What issues do feel drawn to address postgraduation and how do you plan to do that?

After graduation, I feel drawn to address issues such as poverty through my involvement in policy-making and government.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In 20 years, I will be 38 years old. At this point in my life, I see myself with a big loving family and many dogs.