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Ciara and Russell Wilson to open County looks to take over control retail shop in Park Meadows of Daniels Park from the City of Denver

The House of LR&C will be first Colorado location BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The House of LR&C, a retail company owned by Grammy Award-winning singer Ciara and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, will be opening its first Colorado store location in Lone Tree’s Park Meadows mall this summer. The store will open July 15, said Rachel Wille, the public relations and social media manager at Brookfield Properties, in an email. Brookfield Properties is the real estate company that owns Park Maeadows. The House of LR&C store will be located on the lower level of Park Meadows near the center court area of the shopping mall and will occupy 1,900 square feet. The deal has been in the works for the past few months, Wille said. SEE MALL, P12

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the homeless or creating encampments on any level,” Laydon said. “We’re looking to support our code enforcement and by law in order to have that code enforcement there has to be a place for people to go.” Commissioner Lora Thomas voted against the decision, saying she felt the county wasn’t ready for the move.

Douglas County is looking at ways to take over a Denver park located in the county, a move that City of Denver officials say could cost the county at least half a billion dollars. Daniels Park, located between Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines, is owned by the city and known for its bison herd. The decision by Douglas County commissioners to look into the topic comes about a month after Denver City Council voted to ban concealed carry firearms in its parks. While Denver Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Scott Gilmore said he was told this was the reason for the possible takeover, multiple calls and texts to Commissioner George Teal to confirm that claim went unanswered. In a Monday work session, the county commissioners voted to direct legal counsel to proceed with gathering information about how to “bring Daniels Park into Douglas County ownership.” Teal and Commissioner Abe Laydon voted in favor of the motion while Commissioner Lora Thomas voted against it. “Creating an expensive legal battle with Denver is not governing well, but is instead infusing politics into yet another decision, and I am frankly not interested in this discussion,” Thomas wrote in her weekly newsletter.

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County buys shelters as part of addressing local homelessness Facilities don’t yet have a set location BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County is moving forward with acquiring 17 temporary shelters as part of their plan to ad-

dress the rise in local homelessness. The “Pallet” structures are 64 square feet, collapsible and include air conditioning, mattresses and electricity. They will cost the county about $200,000. Commissioners Abe Laydon and George Teal voted to approve the decision in a June 13 meeting. “We’re not interested in building residential communities for

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June 23, 2022

Briefly In Lone Tree Lone Tree 4th of July celebrations 9 a.m: 4th of July Family Fun Ride & Stroll: Starting at Lone Tree Elementary and ending at Prairie Sky Park. This one is for the whole family so come decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, strollers, unicycles, or just yourself and join us as we make our way down the Willow Creek Trail, on this onemile trek. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m: Family Fun Park: Enjoy inflatables, games, live entertainment, food trucks, and more at Prairie Sky Park. This event is free like ev-

erything else, however, it is the only event where online registration is required in advance. To register, visit the website at bit. ly/3HDVcLh. 6 p.m: Party in the Park at Prairie Sky Opens: This is also when shuttle service begins. 7 p.m: DJ music in the park, roaming entertainment: At Prairie Sky Park. 8 p.m: Live Music from Brass Attack: At Prairie Sky Park. 9:30 p.m: Fireworks: Visible from Praire Sky Park and many other spots in Lone Tree.

Plan the 2022-23 show season Unique packages can be designed for the 2022-2023 season are on sale now. From music to dance to theater to comedy, the upcoming season has something for everyone. Buy three or four shows and save 10%, or buy five or more and save 15%. Tickets to individual shows go on sale Monday, July 11. Check out our full season: lonetreeartscenter.org/20222023season.php

Plan ahead for The Drifters coming to Lone Tree The Lone Tree Arts Center added a second night of The Drifters. Members of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, they are famous for memorable tunes such as “Up on the Roof,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Dance with Me,” “Spanish Harlem,” “Stand by Me,” and so many more. Through a historical journey, which included no less than five legendary lead singers, including Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Ben E. King, the group’s ongoing story has covered the entire spectrum of rock ‘n’ roll. At press time, limited tickets were available for Saturday, November 5; the added show on Sunday, Nov. 6 had good availability, but tickets were selling fast. Tickets and more info: lonetreeartscenter.org/showinfo.php?id=1451 Aging Resources is seeking volunteers For residents with at least one hour to spare per week, the Douglas County Aging Resources program is searching for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to offer transportation, go grocery shopping and provide older residents with some company. Find out why volunteers say working with this community is the best part of their day! See agingresourcesdougco.org

Quick response ends fire threat On June 16, the Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, South Metro and West Douglas Fire Departments had what county officials called a “hard, heavy, fast”

response to The Elephant Rock Fire near Devil’s Head. These agencies combined with the county’s exclusive-use helicopter quickly contained a fire in less than one hour, according to the social media post.

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June 23, 2022

School district, Douglas County settle legal fees over mask lawsuit County will pay $90,000 for coordinator position BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Douglas County Board of Health and the Douglas County School District have decided to call it even on a 2021 lawsuit regarding mask rules, with the county promising to pay the district $90,000 for a psychological safety coordinator. The settlement comes after the school board in October sued the health department for enacting an order that allowed parents to opt their students out of mask requirements. The order was one of the first decisions by the Douglas County Board of Health after the county formed its own health agency and split from Tri-County Health Department over its mask requirements. “We are unified in our focus on what’s best for the communities we collectively serve,” said Doug Benevento, president of the Douglas County Board of Health, according to an emailed news

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release. “We look forward to our continued relationship with our school district and our mutually beneficial support for mental and behavioral health among our community’s youth.” The case resulted in the Board of Health amending their order to exclude the school district. After the case was resolved, a judge ordered the county to pay for the dis-

trict’s legal fees and the two parties have been working on a settlement since. Now, they’ve agreed they will each pay their own legal fees, plus the county will fund the coordinator position. The person in that position will “provide coordination, leaderhsip and facilitation of all components of district safety assessments and services, including mandatory child abuse

reporting, suicide assessments, threat assessments and crisis team response,” according to the settlement. “The psychological safety of our students and staff directly benefits physical safety, educational growth, and the positive culture the entire Board of Education, staff, and teachers are dedicated to providing for the district,” said Mike Peterson, president of Doug-

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las County School District Board of Education, according to the release. The district’s lawsuit was filed by a previous school board before the November election. The plaintiffs also included nine families of students with conditions ranging from cystic fibrosis, autism and Down’s syndrome to rare genetic disorders, severe respiratory disorders and asthma.

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June 23, 2022

Colorado hospitals scored 17th for COVID-19 response State ranked low on its handling of mental health crises BY TONY GORMAN AND ALEJANDRO A. ALONSO GALVA CPR NEWS

Colorado hospitals’ response to COVID-19 ranked 17th among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to The Commonwealth Fund’s national health care scorecard, an annual report that ranks state health care systems on various metrics based on how well states provide high-quality, accessible and equitable health care. For the first time, the scorecard focused specifically on how well states managed COVID-19 from 2020 to early 2022. Anuj Mehta, a pulmonary care physician at Denver Health, told CPR in March while Colorado’s COVID-19 numbers are better in recent weeks than earlier in the pandemic, “most hospitals remain incredibly busy with non-COVID patients who are much sicker and tend to stay in the hospital for longer periods of time

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than before the pandemic.” He said health care systems across the state continue to face significant staffing issues, which may worsen as health care workers “finally take a moment to reflect on the immense psychological trauma they have suffered in the last two years.” Colorado ranked 12th in fully vaccinated adults who also received a booster dose with 44% of Colorado adults having received a

vaccine and booster shot. The state also ranked 12th best in preventing excess deaths associated with COVID-19 with 281 deaths per 100,000 people in the state. The lowest COVID-19 metric was in the number of hospital shortages. Colorado hospitals went 59 days with shortages placing the state 28th nationally. Colorado ranked 12th overall in health care per-

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and avoidable ER visits. However the good numbers came with some stark reminders of Colorado’s mental health crises. The state ranked among the worst at 45th in deaths by suicide, 46th in alcohol related deaths, which nearly doubled from 15 deaths per 100,000 people to 24 deaths per 100,000. The state also saw drug overdoses severely increase along with the rest of the nation. “We have had some of the nation’s highest rates of adult and youth suicide. We’ve got an opioid epidemic on our hands,” said Vincent Atchity, president and CEO of the nonprofit Mental Health Colorado. “So we’re in a critical condition on the extreme side of things in so many ways.” One glaring metric was a 10% jump in adults with unmet mental illness needs, up to 32%. Colorado ranked 48th in that category. This story is from Colorado Public Radio, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support CPR News, visit cpr.org.

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Highlands Ranch’s first-ever drag comedy show carried on despite the roughly 50 protesters who gathered outside the Southridge Rec Center on the evening of June 17 to oppose the event. Carrying signs that read “Don’t Drag Down Highlands Ranch” and “Freak Shows Belong at the Circus,” protesters said they were concerned about the show being hosted at a rec center, even though it was a ticketed and 21 and up event. “They’re trying to normalize behavior that is not traditional. We’re into traditional families and what they’re trying to do is erode the traditional family with this,” Joy Overbeck, a Parker resident and protester, said. Protesters showed up an hour before the show started in an effort to get it cancelled. Aaron Wood, who is a member of the Freedom Fathers group that organized the protest, used a bullhorn to shout opposition slogans like “No Drag at HR Rec Centers” and occasionally praying. About five counter-protesters stood in the same area as the protest, which lead to heckling from both sides. At one point, a driver in a passing car shouted through his window at protesters, causing a

minor confrontation. A larger group of about 25 counter-protesters staged themselves at a different intersection by the Southridge Rec Center with rainbow umbrellas and signs that read, “All are Welcome” and “Enjoy the Show.” Counter-protesters highlighted the importance of representation within the community and said they wanted to show support for LGBTQ residents of Highlands Ranch. “It’s such a small community of queer people in Highlands Ranch and we can be loud when we need to be, but a lot of times we’re pretty quiet, so I feel like it’s really important, especially for younger kids, … to have exposure to queer people,” said resident and counter-protester Ryn Kerby. “The reason I’m here is to make (LGTBQ acceptance) more the norm. I want to be proud of the town I come from and right now, I’m not.” Due to some opposition messages about the show directed at the Highlands Ranch Community Association, which hosted the event with the Cultural Affairs Association, the HRCA increased security at the event. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office had deputies on bikes patrolling the area and also flew two drones throughout the evening. Ultimately, the protesters efforts to cancel the show were unsuccessful and shortly after the event started, protesters began to leave. Wood then asked protesters to sign

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Gilmore said he’s saddened to hear about the discussion after years of working together with the county. “We’ve always had a great relationship, and for one individual person to, for whatever political reasons he has, to try to make this an issue, to create an issue, it doesn’t make sense,” he said. Gilmore added that even if the county won a legal battle to take over the park by eminent domain, they would have to pay for the value of the land. He estimated the cost of the land to be about half a billion dollars. “We would not agree with this,” he said. “We would never move forward with an agreement to give away one of our treasured parks.” Daniels Park, a 1,000-acre piece of land given to the city nearly 100 years ago, has significance with tribes in the area, many of whom have ceremonies on the land. The Tall Bull Memorial Ground is located in Daniels Park. The City of Denver has a longtime agreement with the group to allow use of the park.

Roaming throughout Daniels Park is a bison herd, which visitors often stop to photograph.

The concealed carry ordinance the city passed can only be enforced if signage has been put in place, which has not yet occurred at Daniels Park, Gilmore said. “I have 270 parks in Denver,” he said. “That is definitely more of a priority than any of the surrounding parks in five different

counties.” Denver owns mountain parks in several counties, including Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. Douglas County banned open carry in parks and all county facilities until 2014. Laydon said he is “pleased to start conversations” with the City of Denver about what it would look like for

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Restaurateur carries on the family tradition BY RACHEL LORENZ SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Tony Galasso and his daughter at GeJo’s Original Italian Restaurant & Lounge in CenPHOTOS COURTESY OF GEJO’S ORIGINAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE tennial.

The Galassos have been serving marinara-topped pasta, Italianinfluenced sandwiches and handstretched pizza in Centennial for a decade now, but the family’s culinary roots in Colorado actually reach back half a century. “The very first GeJo’s was opened by my great-grandmother, back in the mid-’60s, down south in Trinidad, Colorado,” Tony Galasso told Colorado Community Media. His father, uncle and grandparents opened more locations in the Denver metro area in the ’70s. Galasso, 44, grew up in the business and remembers standing on a milk crate to make pizzas and wash dishes. Although he worked at GeJo’s II in Aurora as a high school student, his family stepped away from the restaurant industry in the late ’90s. Galasso, who began a career in the mortgage industry in the early 2000s, assumed he’d find a way back to the world of food someday. “I had always wanted to get in the industry and carry on the family tradition,” Galasso said. So when the space that used to house GeJo’s IV in the ’80s and ’90s became available, Galasso knew it was time to fulfill a dream he had nearly given up on and become a restaurant owner. After an extensive 20-month-long remodel, GeJo’s Original Italian Restaurant & Lounge opened in February 2012 near the intersection of Quebec Street and Dry Creek Road. The eatery pays tribute to his father, uncle and grandparents as well as revives his great-grandmother’s family recipes. Galasso’s favorite entree is Geno’s Spaghetti Special which is topped with seasoned ground beef, a smooth marinara sauce and a homemade hot pepper blend for “a little kick.”

IF YOU GO GeJo’s Original Italian Restaurant & Lounge is at 7200 E. Dry Creek Road, Unit R, in Centennial. It opens at 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closing time is at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

To this day, GeJo’s continues to be a family affair. Galasso said there’s no way he could run the business on his own. “You rely on so many people and pieces to help you be successful,” he said, remarking on the assistance of his wife, his immediate family and his employees. His father is particularly dedicated and still “lives and breathes and bleeds the restaurant industry.” But just as important is the community that backs GeJo’s. When restaurants were closed to in-person dining early in the pandemic, neighborhood folks were getting GeJo’s takeout regularly — sometimes three or four times a week, Galasso said. “I know they put on a couple extra pounds because they were going above and beyond to support us,” he said. Consistency, in your product and in your service, is what sets one restaurant apart from another, Galasso said. GeJo’s achieves that by always having a family member or an anchor employee at the restaurant overseeing operations. That support is more valuable than ever, Galasso said. He and his wife have a 16-month old daughter and will soon be welcoming a second child. His challenge now, he said, is balancing work in the demanding restaurant business with time amid his growing family. “Having a child of my own and another one on the way, family becomes more important than ever,” he said.

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Laydon has said that because of a decision by a district court judge in Fort Collins, the county must have a shelter available in order to enforce camping restrictions. In the case, People vs. Wiemold, the judge ruled that a man couldn’t be cited for violating a camping ban because there was no shelter available to him. The county currently only has a ban on camping in parks and open space in the county. While there is a Winter Shelter Network in the county from November to March, the option is only available to women and children. The county also recently appropriated funds to participate in the Arapahoe County GOALS facility, which is limited to families. There is no other shelter available in the county. The Pallet structure concept is modeled after a similar program in Aurora.

Pallet shelters at Aurora Safe Outdoor Space help provide temporary housing and resources to homeless people. Douglas County is considering a similar model and plans to discuss possible locations at the June 9 homelessness initiative meeting. COURTESY OF SALVATION ARMY

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Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com. Tuesday, July 5th, 6:00-7:30pm – Nature Journaling (Willow Creek Trail) Saturday, July 23rd, 8:30-10am – Bison in Colorado (Bluffs to East-West Trail)

Summer Beats Concerts Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities for kids. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Thursday, July 21st, 5-8pm – Message in a Bottle (Police Cover Band)

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place the shelters by the justice center, which is located in the town. “We need to have a caring, empathetic and sympathetic voice for our homeless and at the same time, I don’t think there’s a place in Castle Rock to have a shelter, I think that there are other places in Douglas County that lend itself to a shelter better than us,” Mayor Jason Gray said. In a June 9 meeting of the Douglas County Homeless Initiative, Director of Human Services Dan Makelky said staff has looked at locations throughout the county for the pallets to be placed, including in an industrial park off Santa Fe Drive in Highlands Ranch. Once locations are identified, staff will have to present the findings to commissioners before any decision is made, he said. A spokesperson for the county said no meeting has been set. “Candidly we’ve had a lot of tours, a lot of discussion, staff has worked to identify locations that make sense that are non-residential that don’t impact communities negatively, but nothing official has been decided,” Laydon said. The county doesn’t yet have enough storage space to store the pallets once they are delivered and will need to look at leased spaces, said Jennifer Eby, assistant director of community services for the county. Bathrooms While Eby initially included bathrooms in the quote to go with the pallets, Teal said he wasn’t interested in including them. “I know that this came up as an idea on how our response to the homeless situation should occur, but I’m hesitant to go into plans where we set these up and say ‘that’s the solution,’” Teal said. Commissioners recently approved a combined case manager and law enforcement team called HEART, or Homeless Engagement Assistance and Resource Team. The county plans to encourage residents to call them when they encounter a homeless person they want to help. The county is also planning to begin a signage campaign asking the public not to hand out cash to people experiencing homelessness. The homeless initiative will host a live town hall 6 p.m. June 22 at the Philip Miller Building, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock, where residents can talk directly with commissioners and provide feedback. Residents can also join online by visiting douglas.co.us/ townhall. The initiative’s next regular meeting is July 14 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 4400 Castleton Court. in Castle Rock. The county plans to also use the structures for emergency shelters for situations such as natural disasters. “We really believe that we are so early on this in Douglas County that we can nip it in the bud and get to functional zero,” Laydon said “We may never be able to solve this, but we can get pretty darn close to ensuring that this is the safest, cleanest, crime free community that citizens have come to expect and enjoy.”

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How Colorado plans to spend $12M in new funding on an e-bike program Denver quickly ran out of electric bike rebates VOTE EARLY. NEAR YOU. Ballot drop box locations countywide. Find yours at DouglasVotes.com Need assistance? Voter Service and Polling Centers open June 20. » Register to vote » Replace a ballot » Vote in person » Use an ADA-accessible voting machine Visit DouglasVotes.com or call 303-660-7444 for locations and hours and the most up-to-date June 28 Primary Election information.

E-recycling: Saturday, June 25 Douglas County residents may dispose of unwanted electronics free of charge at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St. in Aurora, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required. For a list of acceptable items, Saturday drop-off dates and more, visit douglas.co.us and search Electronics Recycling.

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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 Business Meetings / Public Hearings.

SCFD Free Days Want to learn more about history, spend time appreciating abstract or contemporary art or get in touch with nature? SCFD organizations have your entrance fee and cultural passions covered. For more information visit https://scfd.org/find-culture/free-days/

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Colorado officials are detailing plans to give out $12 million in statewide electric bike rebates approved by this year’s legislature, following on the wild success of a Denver ebike assistance plan that maxed out its first round of 3,250 applications in a matter of weeks. Denver, meanwhile, said it plans to announce a new round of e-bike assistance after the Fourth of July. The timing and scale of e-bike purchase programs is apparently being affected by near-universal supply chain problems and high demand. Bike shops haven’t been able to find enough stock for surges of customers, transportation advocates said, and state and local officials are checking with stores before expanding programs. The Colorado Energy Office will administer the new state e-bike program, aiming at a January launch, to open up more access to the bikes meant to replace fossil fuel-driven cars with transportation that runs on cleaner electric power. The legislation seeks to help 12,000 people statewide with e-bike and equipment purchases, safety training and aid to governments, tribes and nonprofits setting up distribution programs. Smaller state pilot programs called Can Do Colorado use a triplogging app designed by the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the results show “people are using them and that they’re being used for their intended purpose, to offset vehicle miles traveled,” said Sarah Thorne, who is administering the e-bike

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“We are thrilled to welcome The House of LR&C to Park Meadows,” said Pam Schneck-Kelly, the senior general manager of Park Meadows, in the emailed statement. “Ciara, Russell Wilson and their team have been fantastic partners throughout the opening of this location and we are confident that our shopping center community will share in our excitement surrounding this new retailer come July.” Ciara and Wilson partnered with Christine Day, the former CEO of the apparel company Lululemon Athletica, to open The House of LR&C in December 2020. According to a news release announcing the launch, “The new branded fashion house was created on the basis of ‘democratizing fashion,’ by breaking down barriers in what has traditionally been an exclusive industry.” The company’s core values are love, respect and care. According to its website, 3% of the company’s net revenue goes to the Why Not You

program for the Colorado Energy Office. Advocacy groups can’t wait for more. “These are the steps that states and cities need to take to address transportation change,” said Piep van Heuven, director of government relations for Bicycle Colorado. “Household motor vehicle trips are one of the biggest drivers of transportation emissions in the country, and nearly 60% of these trips are a distance of 6 miles or less, the perfect distance for an e-bike trip.” While Denver’s program was split between assistance for lowincome applicants, and those who did not need to be income qualified, Colorado will aim all of its e-bike rebates at lower income residents, Thorne said. As a way to reach more residents, Colorado’s program may allow bikes to be purchased from online and big box retailers. Denver’s vouchers are redeemed at participating specialty bike shops. The new state program, using Colorado taxpayer money, will not require applicants to use the tracking app as part of efforts to gather data on how many car trips are replaced with cleaner energy trips. “It’s optional,” Thorne said. In the pilot program, some people tired of entering trip logs after a few months. “It’s a big ask.” E-bikes use a battery pack and motor to make pedaling easier or extend coasting, with variable settings that can set the bikes cruising from 15 to 30 mph. They can help take hundreds of pounds of cargo across town and up hills, and advocates say they make commuting safer by allowing bikers to surge at green lights, merge into traffic or avoid accidents. Advocates also mention commuters may arrive at a job site “not sweaty” with the assist from the battery pack. SEE E-BIKES, P31

Foundation, a nonprofit established by Ciara and Wilson in 2014 that focuses on education, children’s health, fighting poverty and empowering young people. Shoppers of The House of LR&C will find the brands Human Nation, a brand created by the company; Good Man Brand, which was cofounded by Wilson; and LITA by Ciara, which launched in August 2021. Events to commemorate the store’s opening in Park Meadows are currently being planned, Wille said, and details will be announced in the near future. The City of Lone Tree is excited about the store’s opening, said Nate Jones, the city’s communication director, in an email. “We’re thrilled Ciara and Russell Wilson have chosen to do business here in Lone Tree,” Jones said. “The Park Meadows retail resort always does an amazing job of bringing first to market retail opportunities to residents and shoppers in Colorado, and the House of LR&C is a fine addition to their team. To our new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, welcome, and let’s ride!”

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As property taxes and values rise, school funds don’t

he Douglas County School District covers 850 square miles and is located just south of the Denver area. DCSD is the third-largest school district in Colorado and the largest employer in Douglas County. The school district includes the suburban communities of Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker and Castle Rock, as well as many rural communities. DCSD serves 64,000 students across 89 schools. We both have the privilege to serve our community as directors on the DCSD Board of Education. We both have children who attend DCSD schools. We are both passionate about providing all students with the brightest future possible and agree on the need for additional funding for our schools, our students and our staff members. Like all school districts in our great state, DCSD struggles with funding. According to educationdata.com, Colorado ranks 33rd in public school funding. Public schools in Colorado are funded through state tax dollars and local property tax dollars. Looking around Douglas County, it would be easy to believe that our schools should be doing quite well when considering our county’s prosperity. As more homes are built and existing home values increase, more local taxes are collected and the local entities that collect those dollars are thriving — with the exception of our schools. Why? Each school district has a “bucket” of dollars that is made up of state and local revenue. The size of the bucket for each district is fixed annually by the state legislature. The bucket is first filled with local dollars, then the state fills in the rest to the top of the bucket. Therefore, during prosperous times when there are more local dollars, the bucket gets filled with more local revenue and less state revenue — however, overall funding does not increase. This is completely different from how other local government entities are funded. So how do schools increase the size of their bucket? The law allows each school district to increase funding up to 25% through a locally approved mill levy override. MLOs generally provide additional ongoing revenue which can be used for people (competitive salaries and providing additional student services). Additionally, the law intends for all capital funding (to build new schools as well as to upgrade and maintain current schools) to come from a locally approved bond initiative. In 2018, the amazing residents of Douglas County voted yes to pass an MLO and a bond measure. We continue to be incredibly thankful for their support. We used the additional MLO funding to begin to close some of the

internal pay gaps that exist in DCSD and to add counselors to each of our schools. The bond enabled us to catch up on critical maintenance in our buildings that had been put off for far too long. The bond also Elizabeth Hanson made it possible for DCSD to finally construct a longawaited addition at Castle View High School, and to purchase the former Wildlife Experience building that will offer our students more career and techChristy Williams nical education opportunities such as aviation, culinary, nursing, STEM, teaching and more. DCSD’s MLO allowed us to increase our funding by 12%. However, through years of successful initiatives, nearby districts have increased their funding by closer to 25%, which has led to significant challenges for our school district when it comes to competitive pay for our amazing teachers and staff. Cherry Creek School District, for example, receives 25% additional funding through their MLO, so their average teacher salary is about $18,000 higher than in DCSD. While our teachers are incredibly dedicated and passionate, it is very difficult to ignore a significantly higher paycheck a few miles away. In addition, some areas of our county are seeing tremendous growth, such as Sterling Ranch, The Canyons and Crystal Valley Ranch. There is a great need to build new elementary schools to meet this growth and to create additions to some of our middle schools near these developments. The only way to fund the construction of new schools is to pass a local bond measure. Due to these challenges, the DCSD Board of Education formed a Mill Bond Exploratory Ad-Hoc Committee made up of citizens from across our county to advise the board on the feasibility of a November 2022 ballot initiative. We are both very grateful for the hard work of this committee. As two individual directors, we are asking our community to come together in support of a potential MLO and bond measure so that we can retain our educators and support staff, accommodate growth in our county, and ultimately continue to provide the brightest future possible for our students. More information is available at dcsdk12.org/funding.

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t’s that time of year where we start reviewing the ballot and working to decide who might be best to serve us on the local, state and federal levels. For me, it’s become the time where I dread filling in the bubbles. FROM THE I still believe in voting. I EDITOR truly believe it’s important to vote and get my opinions out there. However, given the current state of our political climate, I dread it. I dread it because it’s becoming harder to even see which candidates are looking for the job to actually do good work, or if they are just spreading a Thelma Grimes party message, being vindictive and acting like children. I, like many, am tired of the self-serving politicians who, as soon as they are elected, forget about the job they are there to do and immediately stand on a side and fight. To the politicians in office — you are not elected to just represent a side. You see, once in office, you are there to represent all your constituents — even the ones who did not vote for you. To the voters — If you are filling in a bubble based solely on a party line — What good does that do? In an interesting discussion with a friend recently, I said I was tired of the same people constantly getting reelected. I would like to see the career politicians go. That means Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell, Ted Cruz. In all honesty, I would also like to see some of the newer ones go — the AOCs, and Lauren Boeberts for instance. I would like all of them out. I was saying I do not understand how they continue to get reelected when clearly they are not doing good work. My friend brought up a valid, yet interesting point, saying, “It’s better to vote for the devil you know.” Honestly, there is a lot of truth to his statement. Incumbents continue to be returned to office because of fear for voting for change. In Pelosi’s case, she continues to get reelected because she’s the one they know on the side that California district trusts more. While there may not be a lot of trust or approval, for many, it’s better than the untested challenger on the other side of the aisle. That has led us to the current issues. Every two years a new party takes over with the main leaders being reelected and kept in place. While the tide might change from red to blue every few years, nothing really changes. If we could get a good, unaffiliated candidate — I would give it serious thought. Am I always right in the vote I cast? Absolutely not. I do find myself disappointed more often than I used to be. However, I am always positive I did my best to research, understand and pick the candidate who I believe will represent the people – all people.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In response to gun-control column In response to Robert Tann’s column, “I’ve lived in a country with gun control. It works”: Unlike Robert Tann, I have never lived in a country with gun control and, therefore, have little applicable firsthand experience. However, I wanted to add some statistics to those that Robert Tann cited of countries which have highly effective gun control, most with, reportedly, even tighter control than those he describes. I have taken the liberty to expand the death toll criteria slightly, to include the

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fatalities that would probably have been avoided had gun control in the country not been in place. Note: these numbers are approximate estimates mostly from Wikipedia, a few from a variety of sources and some are as much as decades out of date. Estimates vary widely, especially dependent on causes of death included. • Russia (USSR) under Stalin 1920s through 1957, 20 million-plus

he origin of “burning bridges” has its roots in ancient Rome. And we see where they were not only burning the bridges, but also burning the boats. In some cases, they burned the bridges and the boats so the enemy could not pursue them. And in other cases, they burned both bridge and boat so they enemy could not flee. Throughout our journey in this life, we have all heard the expression or received guidance around burning bridges. It’s interesting because sometimes we are encouraged not to burn the bridges, and other times people may suggest that we burn the bridges behind us. In a recent conversation this topic came up and it was fun, but also a bit polarizing for the group as there were very strong

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opinions. In doing a little research on the topic I stumbled onto a page with some audacious quotes about burning bridges. The list of quotes started out with some very strong feelings about why we should burn the bridges behind us. “Sometimes burning bridges isn’t a bad thing. It prevents you from going back to a place you should never have been to begin with.” — Anonymous While others support not burning bridges such as the person who anonymously made this statement, “The bridge you burn today may be the one you have to cross tomorrow.” For me, if at all possible, I prefer not

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to burn the bridges behind me. I do agree where there are times when moving ahead and never looking back makes sense. But before I do that, I would really rather preserve the opportunity to save a relationship, resolve a conflict, or just maintain the potential for a better outcome in the future. Just because we disagree today, doesn’t mean we will disagree tomorrow. The intensity of opinions has created a heightened state of awareness when it comes to burning or not burning bridges. And unfortunately, sadly, it has escalated into not just burning bridges

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Executions, ethnic cleansing through starvation in subjugated regions, includes Belarus, Ukraine and modern-day Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia • China under Mao 1949 through 1976, 40 million to 60 million Executions, starvation aimed at class warfare • Cambodia under Khmer Rouge 1975 - 1979, 25% of population Class warfare, most prevalent killing tool: garden hoe • N. Korea, 3 million Does tying victim to muzzle of artillery cannon and firing it count as a gun death? Other countries acknowledged to have highly effective gun control and history of high death tolls: Nazi Germany; postwar, preUSSR dissolution East Germany; Romania; Poland; Latvia; Estonia; Czechoslovakia; Lithuania; Venezuela; Cuba Noel Hughes Castle Rock

and burning the boats but leaving nothing but scorched earth behind when conflict or disagreements arise. I always wonder why there is a need to take this route. I understand that people have very strong feelings and opinions, and those feelings and opinions may not line up with our own. However, if there is no room to find middle ground on a given topic, there could be an opportunity to work together or to help one another in the future. The song, “It’s a Small World (After All)” was written in 1963. If you have visited Disney, you have probably taken a ride through the attraction named after the song, and you probably couldn’t get the song out of your head for the rest of the day. There was no internet in 1963, nor was there any social

media. Access to information was limited to what we saw in the newspaper, watched on television, or listened to on the radio. Today, we have instant access to information and can reach people in a matter of a few clicks, creating a very small world. This is important when it comes to burning bridges because when we burn a bridge, the boat, and leave scorched earth behind us because of one person, group of people, or company, we could also be burning bridges with everyone that is associated or connected to someone else that we may want to get to know, or a place where we are hoping to work, or even a referral where we are trying to make a sale. I am not suggesting that anyone compromise their integrity or

their position just to appease others. What I am suggesting is that perhaps we can try an alternate approach because we, or someone we know, may really need that bridge again one day. Romans 12:8 — “Do all that you can to live at peace with everyone.” How about you? Do you prefer to burn the bridges or build the bridges? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix.com, and when we realize that when we leave roads, bridges, and doors open for the future, it really will be a better than good year.

Intention versus impact The Colorado Department of Education intends to revise the social studies standards. The impact of their intention will ultimately be harmful. When kids are not given the opportunity to hear terminology and perspectives that are different than what is comfortable or “normal” for them, they move through the world full of fear and ignorance, thus perpetuating harm. Equitable education names the existence, contributions, perspectives and history of African American, Asian American, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and religious minority communities in the standards. The impact of this naming is empowerment and safety for all of our kids. As a mom of two white boys, I believe it’s necessary to see BIPOC and LGBTQ+ history and perspectives named in schools. This inclusion in social studies standards creates equity in what students learn across the state and ensures that all students in Colorado have an equal opportunity to learn about their history and the histories of others. The passing of House Bill 1192

ensured inclusion of the history, culture, and social contributions of racial and ethnic minorities, religious minorities, and the LGBTQ+ individuals within these minority groups in the public school curriculum. If the Colorado Board of Education moves forward with the new recommendations, the impact will be detrimental for all students. When students are seen, affirmed, supported and feel like they belong, empathy and understanding are the

positive results. It is these values that will help prevent the perpetuating of overt acts of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and xenophobia seen in our society today. If our intention is to do no harm to our kids, then we must do what positively impacts the future world in which our kids live and move and learn. Becca Jay Parent of two DCSD students Roxborough

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ver wanted to take a road trip across the state without slogging through an hours-long drive on highways? Residents can let public transportation take the wheel on trips to places near and far, including a new long-distance shuttle line that runs from the Denver area to places such as Idaho Springs, Frisco and Vail. Other bus routes can take you to Fort Collins, Longmont, Colorado Springs and even Grand Junction. And public transportation can also take you to some destinations in the suburbs you may not be familiar with. Here’s a look at the public transportation routes that run through these places and more — with a rundown of some attractions along the way. RTD in the suburbs You might not think twice when you watch a Regional Transportation District, or RTD, bus roll past, but the bus and rail systems can drop riders close to many scenic areas around town. Olde Town Arvada, for example, sits along the RTD G Line, a commuter rail line that runs between Union Station in the downtown Denver area and Wheat Ridge. As opposed to RTD’s light rail lines, the commuter rail lines travel at faster speeds. The historical atmosphere and “social hub” feeling in Olde Town Arvada — near Ralston Road and Wadsworth Boulevard — make it a great place to visit, said Austin Nettleton, a RTD spokesperson. “That’s pretty much one of my favorite spots to go to — there’s so many cool food and drink places,” said Nettleton, who used to live near that area, in Broomfield, and would go down to the RTD Olde Town Arvada station. Meanwhile, the N Line can take you from Denver through the north and east suburbs of Commerce City, Thornton and North-

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glenn. The N rail line largely weaves through residential areas, but the Northglenn-112th Station — near York Street and 112th Avenue — sits within walking distance of Carpenter Park, a place that offers a laundry list of activities. “They’ve got a pretty cool skate park there (and) a huge outdoor park. A boathouse, you can rent those little paddle boats. And they’ve got a huge rec center there too,” Nettleton said. (Paddle boats have been unavailable due to a staffing shortage, the City of Thornton’s website said as of June 12.) Other Carpenter Park amenities include a carousel, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball courts and a “sprayground” with a spray pad for enjoying in warm weather, according to Thornton’s website. Near Denver’s southeast edge sits RTD’s Dayton Station along Interstate 225, where riders can exit at a trail connection that leads to Cherry Creek State Park. “There’s even a bridge that goes across 225 to take you to the mountain bike trails,” Nettleton said, referring to a mountain bike skills area along the paths. Another destination in the suburbs is Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, a large outdoor concert venue a short walk from RTD’s Arapahoe at Village Center light rail station. The venue in Greenwood Village hosts well-known music artists and sits close to Arapahoe Road and Interstate 25. Those who don’t live close to a rail station can bike, take a ride-sharing service such as Lyft or catch an RTD bus to get to a station. Getting farther north If you’ve been to Boulder, you may have seen the FLEX bus, a non-RTD transit line that serves several places in Colorado’s northern Front Range corridor. The FLEX route includes stops between Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont and Boulder. It’s operated by Transfort, a part of the City of Fort Collins governSEE TRANSPORT, P17

In light of changing federal mask policy for transportation, masks might not be required in your area on public transit. Austin Nettleton, a spokesperson for RTD in Denver and surrounding areas, said masks are not required for all passengers and drivers on RTD transportation. “We encourage and recommend facial coverings, but they are not required or enforced for employees and customers,” Nettleton said. Anna Russo, a spokesperson

for the Transfort transit system in Fort Collins that extends to Boulder, also said masks are not required for all passengers and drivers. “We do encourage people to wear masks, but it’s not a requirement,” Russo said. “We ask that you don’t ride Transfort if you have COVID symptoms,” she added. Bob Wilson, a Colorado Department of Transportation spokesperson, said passengers are not required to wear masks but drivers are on Bustang routes.

The FLEX bus route that runs between Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Longmont and Boulder is currently “fare free.” “So someone could board the FLEX in Boulder and get all the way up to Fort Collins for free,” said Anna Russo, a spokesperson for Transfort, the part of the City of Fort Collins government that operates FLEX. All the routes that are operated by Transfort, which includes FLEX and MAX and the numbered routes in Fort Collins, are currently free, according to Russo. Transfort started providing service for free around spring 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic reached Colorado, Russo said. It was an effort to “help with the pandemic and just support people who might need some financial assistance getting around town,” Russo said. “But then we’ve just continued it through up until now. We might go back to charging fares in the future, but at this time, we don’t have a date for that.” Officials are conducting a study of Transfort’s revenue sources and costs, and they are looking at the feasibility of continuing to operate fare free permanently, but it’s still unclear, Russo said.

To track a bus or find out when a bus will arrive, see ridetransfort.com/rider-tools/rider-tools. For tips on how to ride the bus, visit ridetransfort.com/ridertools/how-to-ride-transfort or call 970-221-6620. Those using RTD in Denver and surrounding areas can see the bus or rail lines that can get them to their destination — and how long it will take — at rtddenver.com/app/plan. For a look at how to ride RTD, see rtd-denver.com/rider-info/how-to-ride or call 303-299-6000. See mobile apps that can help with riding RTD at rtd-denver. com/business-center/openspatial-data/mobile-apps. The RTD Mobile Ticketing app, for example, lets riders buy and use Day Passes instantly on their phones. Asked about the most costeffective way to ride, Austin Nettleton, a spokesperson for RTD, “highly recommends” getting the regional/ airport day pass. It’s $10.50 for adults and allows people to ride any bus or rail line and make as many transfers as they want for the entire service day, Nettleton said. Discount fares apply to seniors SEE ROUTE, P17

A shuttle for the Colorado Department of Transportation’s new Pegasus program that serves stops in Denver, Lakewood, Idaho Springs, Frisco, Vail and Avon. COURTESY PHOTO VIA COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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ment. “Downtown Fort Collins is full of history, and the sugar beet industry was big in town,” said Anna Russo, a spokesperson for Transfort. Downtown Fort Collins is also known as one of the places that inspired Disneyland’s Main Street USA, according to Russo. Visitors can take a self-guided walking tour of downtown’s history, learning about the “architecture, wild characters and iconic historic sites,” according to the tourism website VisitFtCollins.com. If you’re seeking some color, you can swing by Colorado State University’s Annual Flower Trial Garden. The purpose of the trial garden program is to evaluate the performance of different annual plant cultivars under the unique Rocky Mountain environmental conditions, according to CSU’s website. “They plant different varieties and different colors of annual flowers, and it’s open to the public. You can walk through them and look,” Russo said. Nearby in Loveland, visitors can check out the Loveland Museum of Art and History, the Benson Sculpture Garden and the Swim Beach area at Lake Loveland. “And they can get to those destinations by transferring to City of Loveland transportation from the FLEX,” Russo said. In the Boulder area, the FLEX line ends at the University of Colorado Boulder campus. “So that’s a nice area to walk around, and there’s also a museum of natural history on their campus,” Russo said. Another type of long-distance

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transit, Bustang, managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation, also connects to the FLEX. Bustang buses “do pick up at our downtown Fort Collins transit center and the Harmony transfer center at Harmony (Road) and I-25,” Russo said. That’s another way people coming from the south could connect to transportation in Fort Collins, she said. Ways to traverse the state CDOT’s Bustang routes make up a network of paths that run through northern, western, southern and part of eastern Colorado. Bustang routes go between Fort Collins and Denver, Grand Junction and Denver and Colorado Springs and Denver, according to the service’s website. Additionally, the “Bustang Outrider” routes go between Lamar, Pueblo and Colorado Springs; Alamosa and Pueblo; Durango and Grand Junction; Crested Butte and Denver; Craig and Denver; and Telluride and Grand Junction, according to the website. Just last month, the state launched another option for travel along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor with the introduction of Pegasus, CDOT’s new express shuttle that began providing passenger service May 27. Pegasus was to depart year-round from Union Station in Denver, stopping at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood along with stops in Idaho Springs, Frisco, Vail and Avon, according to a CDOT news release. A Pegasus shuttle seats up to 11 people, is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with USB ports, power outlets and Wi-Fi. Each vehicle also has luggage storage, bike racks and ski or snowboard containers, according to the news release.

Each Bustang bus is equipped with a restroom, bike racks, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB ports, and there are also a wheelchair lift and two wheelchair securement areas on each bus, according to the Bustang website. Pegasus service runs on weekends, but CDOT plans to expand it to daily service although there isn’t a set date for that yet, said Bob Wilson, a CDOT spokesperson. The many CDOT routes offer opportunities to explore Colorado’s mountain towns, Wilson said, along with chances to take care of more practical matters. “It provides people an opportunity if you’re living in Craig, for instance, if you need to see a doctor, you’re able to do that in Denver,” Wilson said. During the Denver Broncos football season, riders can catch a “Bustang to Broncos” bus, Wilson said. It provides round-trip transportation from both Colorado Springs and Fort Collins to Empower Field at Mile High stadium in Denver.

ents, according to RTD’s website. The RTD Transit Watch app allows riders to report “unusual and suspicious” activities directly to transit police without having to make a phone call. Riders can also opt in to receive updates,

alerts and safety information, according to RTD’s website. RTD encourages riders to also dial 911 if there is an emergency, Nettleton said. For information on the Bustang and Pegasus routes offered by

“So people can not worry about drinking and driving,” Wilson said. The first Bustang route became operational in July 2015, Wilson said. It started off only running between Fort Collins and Denver, Colorado Springs and Denver, and Glenwood Springs and Denver, but over the last seven years, the service has expanded to more routes, Wilson said. “And expansion is expected to continue” as resources and funding allow, he added. Hearing demand from Front Range and rural areas of Colorado drove the creation of the Bustang service, Wilson said. “We had heard from a lot of people (that there was no) option to get from locations throughout the state to Denver” unless you had a car, Wilson said. Randy Wheelock, a Clear Creek County commissioner, welcomed the recent addition of the Bustang Pegasus route. “Whether addressing local air quality or climate change, or addressing both local and state mobility needs, we must transform how we use our roads,” Wheelock said in the news release. “Pegasus has the potential to be that transformational catalyst, helping us want to change how we travel and building ridership for a more thoughtful transportation future.” The state also offers the Snowstang service during the ski season, providing round-trip service on weekends and holidays from Denver to four resorts: Loveland Ski Area, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Steamboat Resort and Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, according to the Bustang website.

the Colorado Department of Transportation, see ridebustang. com or call 800-900-3011. To plan a trip, visit ridebustang.com/planmy-trip. For the Bustang mobile app, see ridebustang.com/farestickets.

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Theater announces upcoming season

own Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. in Littleton, has announced a new season, with tickets on sale for individual shows and the season. “The Wedding Singer,” the finale for the current season, plays through June 26. 303-794-2787, ext. 5; townhallartscenter.org. Lone Tree Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., has announced its new season, including both local and touring acts in great variety. Tickets are on sale at the box office, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. History Highlands Ranch Historical Society has announced a number of tours, including Melvin Schoolhouse and Melvin-Lewis Cemetery, Fairmount Cemetery, and Cherokee Castle. Visit the HRHS website for information on membership and activities of this strong group: thehrhs.org. Stories on Stage Stories on Stage, an organization that offers stories read by theatre professionals on Sunday afternoons at the lovely Su Teatro Theatre on Santa Fe Drive in Denver, has announced a 2022-2023 season

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starting with “Banned Books in Boston” on Sept. 11. See storiesonstage.org.

Affordable Arts Festival The annual Affordable Arts Festival will return to Arapahoe Sonya Ellingboe Community College’s West Lawn on Aug. 28, with nothing priced over $100, although we are told that many items were previously much higher. Admission is $12 and benefits ACC’s student scholarships. ACC is at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Mosaics coming Nationally and internationally known mosaic artists will exhibit work at “Mosaics 2022: As Seen Through New Eyes” July 30-Oct. 2 at the Foothills Art Center in Golden. Artist Marlea Taylor, of Englewood, is involved in organizing the exhixbit to be juried by Yulia Hanansen, internationally known artist and printmaker, and Foothills Curator Eriq Hochuli. More on this later — mark your calendar.

The musical trio from “The Wedding Singer” and the rest of the cast are performing at Town COURTESY PHOTO Hall Arts Center in Littleton through June 26.

Sweet sounds on summer nights Grab a folding chair or blanket and enjoy concerts in warm weather BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Grab a quick picnic and a blanket or folding chairs (perhaps a summer music “kit” will have a place in the car rather than schlepping every time). Summer concerts outside are a special treat on Colorado’s lovely summer evenings.

Perhaps readers have a neighbor who performs or a favorite nearby park location, but you may find that a favorite performer is playing across town and be drawn to visit. Most are free concerts and some require tickets in our communities from Castle Rock up to Lakewood. Take a bit of time to fill in the calendar. Kids can learn the joy of music as the sun sets and parents and grandparents already are aware. Perhaps visiting relatives will also be entertained. • Starting close to home for me will be the Littleton Museum concerts sponsored by the Friends of the

Littleton Library on Wednesdays on the lawn. If the weather is questionable, call 303-795-3950. Mask wearing is encouraged here. 6:30-8 p.m. on June 22 —Juice O’ The Barley — with concerts running through Aug. 3. • Castle Rock Band: 2:30 p.m. July 4 in Festival Park, Castle Rock. • Highlands Ranch Concert Band and its smaller group, Swing Shift: no schedule posted yet — check online. They performed in May, and we’ve enjoyed listening at the park in past years. New members are welcome here if you’ve moved to Highlands Ranch recently and have

a horn in the closet! See hrconcertband.org. • Not band music, but enjoy the performances June 23-26 of “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Littleton United Methodist Church. See littletonumc.church. • Lone Tree Arts Center has Tunes on the Terrace. See lonetreeartscenter.org. • Englewood Arts Presents: (Ticketed at 2 in the afternoon in Hampden Hall): July 9, Midsummer Matinee, Susan Paik and Teddy Niedermeyer; July 28, Krueger SEE SUMMER, P20

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Oh, those summer nights at the Arvada Center

olorado is home to plenty of well-known — even world famous — concert venues, but some of the best shows I’ve seen have been at the numerous venue gems sprinkled all over the metro area. Take the Arvada Center’s Outdoor Amphitheater, which provides some lovely summer night skylines without the massive queues and uphill climbs. The 2022 Summer Concert Series at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., is one of the strongest yet, with local favorites that are part of the fabric of summer — like the Colorado Symphony — and national touring acts like Dawes, Madeleine Peyroux and Melissa Etheridge. We spoke to Marcus E. Turner, director of communications and audience services at the center, about the season and what audiences can expect. Interview edited for brevity and clarity. What was it like to be planning a full series again? We have expanded this series to include more concerts than we’ve had in previous years. Concerts are not just an important aspect of the Arvada Center’s slate of programming but are a key component in the Denver metro cultural scene. It is exciting for us to play our part in adding a variety of different acts for concert lovers to experience the summer. Tell me about this year’s line-up. The concert lineup at the Arvada Center truly has something for everyone. By having national and in-

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Brothers; Aug. 13, Bravo Cellos. Outdoors in the City Center Amphitheatre’s SunSET concerts: July 7, Hazel Miller and the Collective; July 14, County Line; July 21, Mile High Big Band; July 28, 17th Avenue Allstars. See englewoodarts.org. • Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street: Evenings al

ternational touring acts alongside some of our favorite local institutions, we create a unique season that crosses lots of genres. The rollercoaster of styles that come with this lineup create an exciting energy for fans and staff alike.

of the venue and the incredible artistry of our performers come together to create what we believe is a perfect summer evening. If you’d like a relaxed evening hearing Mozart or if you’d prefer to dance to Elle King’s hits, the experience at the Arvada Center is altogether unforgettable. For the full lineup and tickets, visit https://arvadacenter.org/music-anddance/summer-concerts.

Tell me about blending local performance groups and national acts like Dawes. The unique thing about our concert series is that a dedicated fan can see so many different concerts at a single venue. The intimacy and layout of our Outdoor Amphitheatre provides audiences with an up close and personal look at some of the best artists in our region and in the country.

The one with the Cherry Creek Mall You know the episode of “Friends,” where they set up shop at the Cherry Creek Mall for a summer and invited folks in to take photos and poke around? No? Well, you have now. The Friends Experience, a traveling exhibit that recreates 12 rooms of set recreations, including Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen and Central Perk, will be open at the Cherry Creek Mall, 2500 E. First Ave. in Denver, through Sept. 5. In addition to wandering through the sets, visitors can also check out props and costumes from the show, purchase gifts and more. Tickets and information can be found at https://denver.friendstheexperience.com/.

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What do people need to know about attending this year’s series? We are looking forward to having fans come back to the Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheatre this summer. There are covered seats that are reserved so audience members can choose the seat they want or there are casual general admission spots on our lawn. Outside food and beverages are not permitted in our amphitheatre but we work with amazing local caterers to provide a variety of options for audiences. What is the Center most excited about with the series returning? The Outdoor Amphitheatre is a magical place on concert nights. The enthusiasm of the fans, the intimacy

Wander through an Unreal Garden A well created garden can be a truly awe-inspiring thing. Enlku, a mixed reality company that has worked with brands like Meow Wolf and Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, has taken that to another level with its The Unreal Garden immersive augmented reality (AR) experience.

Visitors will get to discover animal characters in an interactive holographic story, “spanning the sky to the ocean, and the earth to outer space,” according to provided information. Located at 500 16th St. Mall, on the second floor of the Denver Pavilions, the virtual gardens are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday, and noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. A family-friendly experience, The Unreal Garden is described as a “story-living experience” that is unique to each visitor. Get details and tickets at www.theunrealgarden. com.

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Ashley Cappel is Arapahoe sheriff’s first female Type 1 wildland firefighter Mother of three also works as deputy emergency manager BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The silence of the burned environment was eerie, as Ashley Cappel and fellow firefighters lay in the ruins of the Cameron Peak Fire to rest for the night. Cappel, a deputy emergency manager and wildland firefighter for Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, had been sent on a 72-hour deployment for the 2020 wildfire, which ultimately spanned more than 208,000 acres and became the largest wildfire in Colorado history. “Our fire camp was in an area that had completely burned over weeks prior,” Cappel said, explaining that the camp was a safe area to try to rest because there was nothing left. It was there, surrounded by char, that the devastation of the fire sunk in. “You can just hear your heartbeat, because there’s nothing else to hear,” she said. “There’s no animals left in the areas. There’s not even birds chirping. It’s just kind of this deafening quiet of — everything around is just gone.” That experience stuck with Cappel, showing her both what happened and what she and the other firefighters were working to prevent

from happening elsewhere. It also helped motivate her to take the next step in her firefighter career and become the first female Type 1 wildland firefighter in the history of Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. A Type 1 firefighter, otherwise known as a “squad boss,” helps lead a small group of firefighters, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. There is a lot of independent tasking when it comes to firefighting, Cappel said. Although firefighters are given a broad objective when addressing fires, it is often up to individual trucks and teams to develop a strategy to meet that objective. To get the Type 1 certification, a firefighter has to complete a task book, which Cappel said is essentially a checklist of tasks, such as being able to document weather out in the field with the proper tools and becoming a driver operator of brush trucks, a type of fire truck. “Once I went on the Cameron Peak Fire, that kind of spurred, ‘Hey, I’m already doing all these things and there’s a leadership opportunity here, and growth for me to better understand versus just kind of being told, ‘Here’s what we’re going to do,’” Cappel said about why she wanted to become a Type 1 firefighter. From August 2020 through April 2022, Cappel filled out her task book, and this April, she earned certification from the National Wildfire SEE FIREFIGHTER, P22

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Coordinating Group and became the first female Type 1 wildland firefighter in Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office history. “There’s a commitment and a dedication that is beyond typical, and sacrifices, frankly, that have to be made in order to move up,” said Nathan Fogg, the emergency manager of Arapahoe County’s Office of Emergency Management, who also oversees the Wildland Fire Team. “Her desire to prove her dedication, demonstrate it and kind of set these standards and break trail for other folks, in what was historically a male-dominated profession, it shows a lot of drive [and] a lot of dedication,” Fogg said. Joining the Wildland Fire Team Cappel, a 35-year-old mother of three who lives in Castle Rock, has worked for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office for about 10 years, long before she considered becoming a firefighter. In her role as a deputy emergency manager for the Office of Emergency Management, her primary day-today job, Cappel helps the county prepare for, prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from human-caused or natural disasters. For example, when situations require it, Cappel will work in the emergency operation center. The Office of Emergency Management also helps oversee the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Team. The team has 21 firefighters from across county entities, Fogg said, and members have volunteered to join the team as an ancillary duty, meaning they have a different primary job in addition to being a wildland firefighter. The Wildland Fire Team responds to fires in areas of unincorporated Arapahoe County, where there is not a designated fire jurisdiction, and the team also assists other local firefighting agencies. There are typically six to 10 local fires a year that the team responds to, in addition to occasional state deployments to fires like the Cameron Peak Fire and Marshall Fire, Cappel said. Cappel first considered becoming a firefighter after the July 2018 Tom

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Bay Fire east of Denver near Bennett, saying, “It was actually one of our fires … And it was considered a wildland interface fire, so we were approaching homes and we had evacuations.” It was a chaotic experience for her in the emergency operation center, she said, because she didn’t understand the terminology the firefighters communicated on the radio channels. “It was so hard to visualize because I hadn’t been in those shoes before,” she said. She wanted to understand the terminology firefighters used so she could better visualize these types of situations and determine the best ways to support their needs and think ahead for cascading incidents, she said. Wanting to learn in a hands-on way, she began attending some classes and training with firefighters on the Wildland Fire Team. Cappel officially joined the team as a trainee firefighter, classified as a Type 2 firefighter, in about April 2019, she said, after completing training and the “pack test” in which she had to complete a 3-mile journey in less than 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack. She continued training and completing exercises, learning from experienced firefighters on the wildland team. The first fire she responded to was a fire in Deer Trail in August 2020, marking the start of her being able to complete the task book to become a Type 1 firefighter. Given her roles as both a deputy emergency manager and firefighter, it can be a “game day decision” whether Cappel will be in the emergency operation center or on the fire line, she said. Fogg, the county’s emergency

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clothes that fit, Fogg said, because otherwise, the clothes can make it harder to work and affect one’s performance. “It didn’t exist,” Cappel said about firefighter gear fitted for women. She said she would have to order pants intended for men that would often come up to her rib cage. When she finally found a manufacturer that made women’s cut pants, it was located in Oregon and would take eight to 10 weeks for the pants to get sewn. “It’s much better now because manufacturers are actually creating women’s sizing and women’s cuts,” she said, saying she now has properly fitted gear that is manufactured in Colorado. Similar to how the firefighting field is male-dominated, Cappel said there also are not many women in emergency management. “It’s not a widely diverse group,” she said. “It’s getting better with women in emergency management, but seeing that same thing on the fireline, kind of, both of them run parallel for me to want to encourage and mentor.” To help mentor others, she recently joined a newer group called Women in the Field of Emergency Management, WTFem.org for short. It’s an organization that helps mentor women interested in fields such as emergency management, waste management and public works. Cappel’s advice to other women and girls interested in firefighting is to talk to professionals in the field and learn more about what it’s like, whether it be during an open house session, a presentation or by directly reaching out to someone. “Dig your heels in and go for it,” she said. Looking ahead, she wants to continue to grow her mentorship of women and girls interested in the fields of emergency management and firefighting. She also aims to become more experienced in her Type 1 firefighter role, gaining skills that can apply to both her roles as a firefighter and a deputy emergency manager. With each step forward, it’s memories of fires like the Cameron Peak Fire that stay with her, driving her to learn more so that she can help better protect others. “Those were, kind of, experiences that will live with me for the rest of my career, and even beyond.”

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Police arrest 14-year-old suspected in park shooting, robbery Victim’s daughter says she’s expected to make full recovery BY ROBERT TANN RTANN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Littleton police made an arrest June 14 of a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting and robbing a woman in Progress Park in Littleton the evening of June 13. The arrest was made after officers conducted a search warrant in the 1300 block of South Lowell Boulevard in Denver, police said. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and is charged with first-degree assault and aggravated robbery. According to Littleton Police Department spokesperson Sheera Poelman, two suspects approached two women who were walking along Big Dry Creek Trail in Progress Park Sunday evening. The suspect who was arrested, a 14-year-old who was described as a Hispanic male, asked one of the women for her purse. When she said no, he shot her in the leg and stole her purse. Officers responded to a call at 8:43 p.m. following the incident. Police are still looking for a second person of interest who may have accompanied the 14-year-old boy. She is described as a teenage girl, according to police.

Ella Babeon, the daughter of the woman who was shot, said her mother is coming home June 14 after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital. “She’s super excited to get discharged,” Babeon said in an email, adding that her doctors say “she’s doing well and her mobility is excellent.” Babeon said her mother’s shooter is “just a child” who “threw his whole life away.” “It’s heartbreaking but his actions have consequences,” Babeon said. “We don’t know what drove him to do this but hopefully he will be able to turn his life around by the time he’s out of jail. We can only hope this is a second chance for him in the long run.” Poelman said an “incident like this in Littleton is more rare than it is common,” though she said northeast Littleton, where Progress Park is located, does tend to see higher crime reports. Police have increased patrols in the area, Poelman said, with more police activity in Progress Park “probably for the next few days because of this incident.” “We don’t want people to be afraid but vigilant and alert,” Poelman said, adding that if someone is ever approached by a person with a weapon it is best to give them what they ask. “I would argue that your life is not worth a belonging,” she said. Poelman said the department would not release the police report yet citing a still-active investigation.

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Playing golf and learning life lessons First Tee celebrates opening the Overland Park Junior Course BY CHRISTY STEADMAN CSTEADMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It was barely a year ago when 16-year-old Layla Duong first put her hands on a golf club. Back then, she knew nothing of the sport. “Golf is for the rich,” she thought. “Golf is boring.” But in April 2021, through a friend’s encouragement, Duong applied for, and obtained, a job with First Tee-Colorado Rocky Mountains. Today, Duong serves as a First Tee junior coach and works directly with about 40 youth as their mentor. She plays golf on South High School’s varsity golf team and, being the first in her family to play golf, she is teaching them how to play the sport so it becomes something they can do together. “I have a deep passion for the sport now,” Duong said. “I will continue (playing) golf my whole life.” Though Duong has fallen in love with golf, it’s not just the sport that she enjoys so much — it’s being involved with First Tee. “I learned not only golf, but I learned how to be mentally strong, and how to stay true to myself,” Duong said. “As a minority, I thought I’d be looked at differently. I thought I would have to change myself in order to fit in. But everyone was very open and nonjudgmental.” First Tee is a national for-youth nonprofit organization that was established 25 years ago. Youth get to play golf, but moreover, the organization creates learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience. “What First Tee does is use golf as a tool to educate youth, socially, academically and physically,” said Paula Purifoy, CEO of First Tee-Colorado Rocky Mountains. “We do a lot of mentoring — it’s so much more than golf.” The organization does this by instilling nine core values related to golf, which can be carried through a youth’s development. The core values are: Honesty - This encourages youth to honestly self report scores and penalties.

To learn more about First Tee-Colorado Rocky Mountains, visit firstteecoloradorockymountains.org. The organization hosts open houses for members of the community. There are a number of them scheduled through June and July. To register or to find an open house in a nearby Denver neighborhood, visit the website above and select `get involved.’ Then scroll to `open houses’ and click on it to open the link. Integrity - This pushes youth to be responsible for their own actions on the golf course, even when no one is looking. Sportsmanship - A value that teaches youth to observe the rules of play, and win or lose with grace. Respect - To show respect for oneself, playing partners, competitors, the golf course and traditions of the game. Confidence - Through being positive, this core value focuses on youth being more confident. Responsibility - The lesson is to allow youth to learn and take responsiblity for their own actions. Perseverance - Pushing youth to succeed in golf where players must continue through bad breaks and their own mistakes. Courtesy - Starting and ending a game of golf with a handshake among competitors. Judgment - Deciding strategy, and when to play safe and when to take a chance. Daniel Reeves has been with First Tee for 20 years, starting when he was 19. Today, he serves as the executive director of the local chapter. “We focus on making it fun and the relationships,” Reeves said, adding he enjoys seeing the youth grow up, become successful and, “creating as big of an opportunity as possible for others to help others.” First Tee-Colorado Rocky Mountains offers two primary programs — on course and in school/after school. The on course program runs for six weeks. It is a fee-based program, but scholarships are available. The on course First Tee program is offered at 28 facilities across the state, with eight of them being in Denver, Purifoy said. The in school/after school program is free to SEE GOLF, P25

Judson Price, 10, of Parker plays on the new First Tee – Colorado Rocky Mountains’ junior course at the PHOTOS BY CHRISTY STEADMAN Overland Park Golf Course in Denver during the grand opening event on May 12.

Happy Haynes, executive director of Denver Parks & Recreation, holding the giant scissors, and Layla Duong, 16, a First Tee junior coach, cut the ribbon during the May 12 grand opening event of the First Tee –Colorado Rocky Mountains’ junior course at the Overland Park Golf Course in Denver.

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families. Part of this program entails working with physical education teachers to provide the training, equipment and lesson plans for their students. First Tee’s school program is probably best known for its Read `N’ Swing. Aiming at continued education, a student reads with a First Tee staffer or volunteer, then after quality reading time, students participate in a golf activity. Read `N’ Swing got its start at Columbine Elementary School, a Denver Public School located at 29th Avenue and Columbine Street, when the school was rated one of the lowest in the entire country for reading, Purifoy said. The program saw so much success that it has now been expanded to 55 schools in the Denver-metro area, Purifoy said. Headquartered at the City Park Golf Course in Denver, First TeeColorado Rocky Mountains is one of about 150 chapters located across the U.S. There are also some chapters abroad. First Tee-Colorado Rocky Mountains is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. “In the beginning, (First Tee) served about 200 kids at City Park,”

Purifoy said. The program has grown since 2002. Citing 2019, Purifoy said, about 10,000 youth across the state are involved with First Tee annually. On May 12, First Tee celebrated the grand opening of the Overland Park Junior Course — an event that was postponed for two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prices, of Parker, attended the celebration. Their son, Judson, 10, has had golf lessons in the past, but it was not a favorable experience, Sandra Price said. The family is now thinking about getting Judson involved with First Tee. “I like the fact that everyone is so engaged,” Sandra Price said. “And I like the community involvement.” The Overland Golf Course in Denver was established in 1895. For adult and more experienced golfers, the course boasts challenges to players of any skill level. Now with the junior course, Overland will be able to serve at least 500 youth, said Happy Haynes, executive director of Denver Parks & Recreation, at the May 12 event. “We’re creating new leaders in this community,” Haynes said. “Through the game of golf, kids are growing in every way you can think of.”

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Educational Audiologist East Central BOCES is looking for a FT or PT Educational Audiologist for the 2022-23 school year CDE Special Services and Colorado Audiologist licensure required; CCC’s or AAA certiﬁcate; knowledge of current technologies in Audiology including HAT systems and cochlear implants preferred. Experience with children 0-21 preferred. Complete evaluations, provide direct services, and consultation services, manage hearing equipment and oversee hearing screening program. Beneﬁts include: a signing bonus, mileage reimbursement. Flexible scheduling with some opportunity to work from home.May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program. Ph.D. Salary $51,450-$60,550. For Questions, please contact Tracy at tracyg@ ecboces.org or 719-775-2342 ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE

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Full-Time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and Child Find Coordinator For East Central BOCES for the 2022-2023 school year -Duties include: Complete assessment & provide direct and indirect services with preschool children in rural school settings. Requires a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education Can be hired with a Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field if willing to enter into a Master’s degree program in Early Childhood Special Education upon hire. Salary Range BA-$34,650 to $42,350 and MA $39,900-$47,600 dependent on experience. Excellent beneﬁts, including full health beneﬁts, and use of a car or mileage reimbursement & Sign On Bonus! Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work from home. May be eligible for loan forgiveness! Financial support may be available through grants if required to enroll in a Master’s degree program. Questions contact Tracy (719) 7752342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE

Special Education Paraprofessionals Full & Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessionals needed for our West & Central Area Center-based Learning Programs located in Strasburg & Limon Competitive pay and beneﬁts including individual health insurance . $15-$18 per hour depending on experience. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! Questions contact Tracy at 719-7752342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE

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Visa U.S.A. Inc. Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for: Directors (REF49053I) Engage stakeholders regarding IT project initiatives, implementation, and support. Provide feedback to Global Visa Direct Product team to drive implementation of IT projects. Position reports to the Visa Highlands Ranch, CO ofﬁce and may allow for partial telecommuting. To apply, please reference Job#s above when mailing resume to: LJ, Visa, Inc., MS: M1-12 SW, 900 Metro Center Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. EOE

Special Education Teacher For a significant needs program located at the Strasburg Elementary School - Current Colorado Special Education Teacher license required. BA salary range $34,650-$40,950 & MA salary range $39,900-$46,200, based on experience. Excellent benefits. including full health benefits & Signing Bonus! Collaborative work environment with lots of free continuing education opportunities available. May be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces.org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE

Enterprise Architect Positions offered by Arrow Electronics Inc. (Centennial, CO). Define the solution architecture for Oracle EBS based sftwre dev to address complex business processes. Employee reports to office in Centennial, Colorado. Position may wrk frm hme but must live within commuting distance of stated office. Arrow Electronics Inc. has a vaccine policy. For more info & to apply online, pls visit https://bit. ly/3LTQolo.

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Visa Technology & Operations LLC, a Visa Inc. company, currently has openings in our Highlands Ranch, CO location for: Sr. SW Engineers (REF48898L) Architects, designs, builds, develops, tests, and/or implements software applications. Conduct business and technical analysis, code reviews, and unit testing. Implement, and produce technical documentation of solutions for new development, system enhancements, and production support. Position reports to the Visa Technology and Operations LLC Highlands Ranch, CO office and may allow for partial telecommuting. Sr. SW Test Engineers (REF48895O) Test Gateway Services applications (Visa Message Gateway, Extended Access, Visa File Gateway) or Vital Signs Monitoring Tool which are critical applications that control and monitor transaction flow between endpoints and VisaNet Integrated Payment (V.I.P.) system. Develop testing strategy for the project and determine the appropriate balance of manual and automated tests. Position reports to the Visa Technology and Operations LLC, Highlands Ranch, CO office and may allow for partial telecommuting. To apply, please reference Job#s above when mailing resume to: LJ, Visa Inc., MS: M1-12 SW, 900 Metro Center Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. EOE

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Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency, announced $9 million in electrification subsidies on Earth Day, with millions of that allocated for the first round of e-bike vouchers. The program, which also included rebates on swapping out naturalgas burning home appliances, like furnaces and hot water heaters, for electric versions is financed by a sales tax approved by city voters in 2020 estimated to raise more than $40 million a year for climate action. The climate office capped e-bike applications at 3,250, and the rebates will pause until Denver allocates more money periodically throughout the year. More than half the applicants sought the $400 e-bike rebates that don’t depend on income level, and about 40% applied for rebates that go up to $1,200 for incomequalified candidates. Those buying e-cargo

bikes, set up to carry kids to school or make deliveries, can get an additional $500. The state e-bike program is part of a host of electrification measures included in Senate Bill 193, which also offers tens of millions to school districts to swap dirtier diesel buses for electric versions. Colorado has set reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions of 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050, from a 2005 baseline. The bill package also includes $2 million to “increase energy efficiency, reduce water use, promote renewable energy implementation” at pot-growing facilities, which are heavy users of electricity and water. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

FattE-Bikes’ models, ranging around 45 miles, can accelerate to 25 miles per hour. The Denver-based company has designed and built compact, hybrid and cargo bikes since 2017. PHOTO BY OLIVIA SUN/THE COLORADO SUN VIA REPORT FOR AMERICA

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Douglas County Health Department on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, concerning the adoption of Regulation 22-01 for Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and Regulation 22-02, Rules and Regulations for Body Art Establishments. For more information, please call the Douglas County Health Department at 720-643-2400. Legal Notice No. 942277 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: June 23, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press PUBLIC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE LIQUOR LAW OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, CORK BRYAN & BRYAN has requested the Licensing Officials of Douglas County to grant a TAVERN Liquor License at the location of 30 W SPRINGER DR. IN HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129. The Public Hearing on this application is to be held by the Douglas County Local Liquor Licensing Authority at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104 on Tuesday, JULY 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Date of Application: JUNE 1, 2022 MANAGER: LISA BRYAN Legal Notice No. 942267 First Publication: June 23, 2022 Last Publication: June 23, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Bids and Settlements Public Notice PUBLIC INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for proposed Federal Aid Project No. STU 0852-118 (23474) associated with US Highway 85 (Highlands Ranch Parkway to Dad Clark Gulch) Widening Project, Douglas County Project Numbers CI 2022-021 and CI 2011-025 will be received by Owner, Douglas County Government, Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104, until Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. An EEO-1 Report(s) must be submitted to the Joint Reporting Committee if the contractor and subcontractors meet the eligibility requirements (29 CFR 1602.7). For additional information regarding these federal requirements, please refer to: https://www.eeco.gov/employers/eeo-1-datacollection and Report(s) should be submitted as soon as possible in order to comply with the EEOC’s mandatory filing requirements. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of fifteen percent (15%) has been established for this Project. Douglas County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The Contract Goal for the minimum number of totals On the Job Training required for this Project is 28,160 hours. The contractor awarded a contract for this Project shall name CDOT and Douglas County as an “additional insured” on its general liability and automobile liability policies. Prior to submitting a Bid Proposal, Bidders shall have received prequalification status (active) with the Colorado Department of Transportation to bid on individual projects of the size and kind of work set forth herein.

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The Project consists of widening and reconstructing US Highway 85 between Highlands Ranch Parkway and Dad Clark Gulch (which is located approximately 1,200 feet north of County Line Road), requiring multiple complex construction phases. This Project requires: removal of the bridge that carries US 85 over C-470 and installation of new wider bridge over C-470, installation of several retaining walls which requires shoring in nine (9) major areas, installation of two (2) concrete box culverts – one to carry the C-470 Trail under US 85 and one to carry the High Line Canal Trail under US 85, installation of major storm sewer system, installation of curb and gutter and median cover material, installation of a 10-feet wide concrete multi-use trail along the east side of US 85, installation of a joint utility trench and over 245,000 feet of electrical conduit, project requires over 100,000 tons of asphalt pavements, and several new traffic signals. The Contract Documents (electronic version) will be available after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website www.rockymountainbidsystem.com and electronic versions of the Plans obtained by any other means than as described above may not be complete or accurate, and it is the Bidder’s responsibility to obtain a complete set of the Project Plans and Specifications. Douglas County will not be held responsible for misinformation received from private plan rooms. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Conference Room A & B on the First Floor of the Philip S. Miller Building, located at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, or you can participate in the pre-bid conference virtually via Microsoft TEAMS (the link is provided in the contract bid documents). All questions are due to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Any questions on the bidding process shall be directed to Neil Sarno, Project Engineer at nsarno@douglas.co.us or at 303.660.7490. The Bid Opening will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Department of Public Works Engineering, on the Second Floor of the Philip S. Miller Building, Suite 220, located at 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The Project includes the following major items and approximate quantities:

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Removal of Concrete Pavement - 20,000 SY Removal of Asphalt Mat - 148,000 SY Embankment Material - 74,500 CY Structure Excavation - 36,300 CY Aggregate Base Course (Cl 6) - 79,400 TON Stone Matrix Asphalt - 20,500 TON Hot Mix Asphalt (PG 64-22) - 82, 800 TON Concrete Pavement (10-Inch) - 3,500 SY Steel Piling (HP 12x74) - 3,200 LF Drilled Shafts (12” to 54”) - 17,400 LF Precast Panel Facing - 12,156 SF Concrete Class D (Box Culvert) - 736 CY Concrete Class G - 2,300 CY Concrete Class D (Wall) - 8,500 CY Reinforcing Steel - 380,000 CY Reinforcing Steel (Epoxy) - 1,900,000 CY RCP (18” to 48”) - 18,300 LF Storm Sewer Inlets (various) - 150 EACH Manhole Slab Base (various) - 60 EACH Guardrail Type 9 (various) - 7,500 LF Bridge Rail Type 9 - 5,700 LF Chain Link Fence - 11,000 LF Concrete Bikeway (6 Inch) - 14,400 SY Curb and Gutter - 26,000 LF Curb Type 4 (Key-Way) - 28,000 LF Median Cover Material - 134,800 SF Electrical Conduit (various) - 245,000 LF Luminaire - 177 EACH Light Standard Metal - 72 EACH Traffic Signal Pole/Master Arm - 25 EACH Traffic Signal Pedestal Pole - 13 EACH Fiber Optic Cable - 37,000 LF Splice Fiber Optic Cable - 2,000 EACH Prestressed Concrete (CBT45) - 4,000 LF Ductile Iron Pipe (size various) - 628 LF 27-Inch Welded Steel Pipe - 55 LF 27-Inch Welded Steel Pipe (Jacked) - 55 LF Detour Pavement - 4,000 LF Public Information (Tier II) – 1,100 DAY Flagging – 10,000 HOUR Uniform Traffic Control – 1,500 HOUR Traffic Control Inspection – 333 DAY Traffic Control Management – 762 DAY

NOTICE OF CONTRACTORS SETTLEMENT COUNTY OF DOUGLAS STATE OF COLORADO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended, that on July 16, 2022, final settlement will be made by the County of Douglas, State of Colorado, for and on account of a contract between Douglas County and Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project, Douglas County Project Number CI 2021-003 in Douglas County; and that any person, co-partnership, association or corporation that has an unpaid claim against said Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or any of his subcontractors in or about the performance of said work, or that supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement on said 16th day of July, 2022 file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Board of County Commissioners, c/o Director of Public Works Engineering, with a copy to the Project Engineer Daniel R. Roberts, P.E. Department of Public Works Engineering, Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third Street, Suite 220, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Failure on the part of claimant to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve said County of Douglas from all and any liability for such claimant's claim. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners of the County of Douglas, Colorado, By: Janet Herman, P.E., Director of Public Works.

Plan holder information, can be found on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System Website. Legal Notice No. 942262 First Publication: June 16, 2022 Second Publication: June 23, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

Legal Notice No. 942263 First Publication: June 16, 2022 Second Publication: June 23, 2022 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Account Number: 2734

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