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

The FAA released an official final word — a “finding of no significant impact” and “record of decision” — which enabled the agency to move forward with the Metroplex project. The decision was announced in January 2020. The finding meant the FAA determined that a further review, called an environmental impact statement, wasn’t necessary before the plan was put into action, according to the FAA’s website. Despite the court challenge, the project went into effect as scheduled on March 26, 2020, nearly four years after the FAA put the plan in motion, according to Centennial Airport. Local officials in the south Denver metro area and

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

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Planes stand at Centennial Airport in 2018.

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Court dismisses airport’s challenge on flight paths Centennial Airport opposed FAA’s Denver Metroplex plan, fearing noise, effect on safety BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In what may serve as an anticlimactic end to a years-long dispute between metro Denver governments and the Federal Aviation Administration, a federal court has dismissed Centennial Airport’s challenge to the FAA’s approval of a plan to reroute metro Denver airplane traffic. “I think frankly the court punted

on this — didn’t want to touch this with a 10-foot pole,” Robert Olislagers, the airport’s director, said at a June 17 meeting of the airport’s board of leaders. The FAA’s plan to optimize arrival and departure at local airports is called the Denver Metroplex project, and it includes Denver International Airport, Centennial Airport and some others. An FAA environmental-assessment study had looked at impacts the project could have on noise, air quality, wildlife, and historic and cultural resources. It said the proposed change in flight paths was expected to have “no significant impacts” on those aspects of the project’s area, including metro Denver and the Greeley area.

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Some STEM parents air frustrations Concerns focus on teacher turnover as school leadership works to address issues BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

STEM Schools Highlands Ranch has been on a road to recovery since the 2019 shooting at the school. Families and staff members have been following a steep path weighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recently completed trial of one of the two shooters, both of whom have been ruled guilty of murder. The Highlands Ranch public charter school continues to face frustrations expressed by some parents, and school leadership is being questioned in the public spotlight. During a virtual meeting on June 15, dozens of STEM parents expressed frustration teacher turnover and with the leadership of Executive Director Penny Eucker. Currently, there are 1,760 students in the K-12 school. The group, Concerned Parents for STEM, said teacher turnover is high, and claimed that Eucker lacks sensitivity to help students and staff deal with the aftermath of the May 7, 2019, shooting. Parents said teachers are not leav-

ing at the end of a school year for other positions — they are leaving mid-year. Quinn Perkins said he has not interacted with Eucker, but he has his two children in STEM, and he is concerned. “The teacher retention problem has been massive,” he said. “For my rising senior, every AP teacher he’s had has been lost midway through the year. All of my kids’ favorite teachers are gone.” Eucker said the administration agreed that hiring and retaining teachers is a major priority. “One of our strategic plan goals is focused on staff care,” Eucker said, “This goal has been in place since the plan was adopted in April of 2020. Two former teachers have moved into specific roles that focus on staff care, one overseeing our professional development and the other leading our coaching and teacher support. Both are extremely qualified and were already implementing some new strategies as we closed out the school year.” Nicole Bostel, director of communications for the charter school, said the school has 175 employees. Currently, not counting positions filled and vacated during the school year, STEM has 29 open positions. It is not clear how many of those are teaching positions. At the end of the 2020 school year, the charter school had 22 open positions. In 2019, there were 31 vacancies. “It is not uncommon for charter

schools to have a larger turnover than neighborhood schools,” Bostel said. “Charters provide a lot of flexibility, and at STEM, we hire many people from highly sought-after industry professions, (engineering, computer science, etc.), who come to teach at STEM for a few years and then are recruited back into their industries.” Susanna Spears, a former education assistant in the STEM elementary school, said teachers and staff are leaving because of leadership, while alleging that if staff speaks up, they are generally let go. Spears said she was let go last year after expressing her concerns. Eucker said there are some teachers who have shared that they are leaving because they are not happy at STEM. “However, there are also staff who are leaving because they are retiring, moving out of state, moving up in their career, making a career change, or for personal reasons,” she said. “It is unfair and unprofessional to paint all staff who are leaving with the same brush.” Eucker, in her ninth year at STEM, is in the final year of a threeyear contract. Eucker’s renewal is up for discussion at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Bostel said unless the board calls for a special meeting, no extra vote will be taken on the current contract that automatically remains in place until next year. Some parents said they are also

concerned with how Eucker behaves when it comes to the May 7, 2019, shooting. Parent Kelly Murphy said the feeling around the school is that the shooting is a blemish and leadership would rather pretend it did not happen. Murphy said she has made the decision that if Eucker stays, she is preparing her children for the likelihood they will switch schools this fall. Eucker said STEM has a Recovery Coordinator, Elizabeth Brown, whose sole responsibility is to support staff and students when they need anything related to the shooting. The school also provides a therapy dog for staff and the STEM Center for Strength hosts staff-specific support groups that teachers can access, Eucker said. “I have tremendous empathy for all of my community, which is why I do my very best to maximize access,” Eucker said. “Mental health has always been one of my highest priorities. I provide the resources for our staff to take advantage of. I respect each person’s individual decision to access those services and would never push one agenda on anyone in this area.” In a May 26 letter to parents, STEM School Board Director Rudy Lukez said the board has received emails, texts, and comments regarding operational issues. Lukez said the board will work over the summer to address “core topics” raised.

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beyond were hoping to pump the brakes, fearing increased noise and some pilots flying over what Centennial Airport has argued is unsafe territory. Centennial Airport; the boards of commissioners of Arapahoe, Douglas and Gilpin counties; and the City of Greenwood Village filed legal action in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in March 2020, a few days before the plan’s implementation date. It was the latest outcry in years of complaints local officials had raised about the plan. While the plan was to directly impact only a handful of airports, potential effects could be felt in an area that includes all, or portions of, 31 counties in Colorado, although the FAA’s analysis indicated only a few dozen people would experience notable noise increases, located in unincorporated Jefferson County and unincorporated Elbert County. ‘Standing’ a sticking point The court’s dismissal of local officials’ challenge to the FAA’s plan largely rested on legal technicalities rather than on whether the plan would have negative effects on south metro Denver and other areas. In its decision — dated June 8 of this year — the court wrote that the local governments failed to demonstrate “standing,” or the right to file a court challenge given the circumstances of the case. The dismissal “is very disappoint-

ing because they did not rule on the merits” of the arguments, Olislagers said. The arguments raised against the FAA’s plan, according to the court’s decision, included the following: • The FAA insufficiently considered various aspects of the Denver Metroplex plan’s impact on the surrounding area. • The agency did not “encourage or truly permit community involvement in the Metroplex design process.” • Gilpin County claims that the agency failed to meet its duties under the National Historic Preservation Act. The FAA’s NextGen project — an effort to increase safety and efficiency of air transportation across the country — began in 2007 and is expected to be largely in place by 2025. The Denver Metroplex plan is part of the FAA’s effort to comply with the NextGen process. In the court case, the local officials argued that Congress, by mandating that the FAA perform certain studies in connection with NextGen, meant for the agency to suspend any further action on NextGen projects until those studies were completed. The court roundly criticized the way local officials brought their challenge, sometimes citing a lack of evidence given. “Even if the city and counties’ theory of standing on behalf of their citizens was without infirmity, it would still be lacking in any support,” the court wrote. “For example, (the bodies) offer no evidence demonstrating how ‘Metroplex will directly affect the efforts of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties to

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reduce and mitigate noise and other aircraft impacts.’” The legal action was also filed in part by Mountain Aviation Inc., a charter and owner-operated aircraft services company headquartered at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in the Broomfield area. The challenge argued that “safety concerns regarding the new arrival and departure procedures constitute injury with respect to operators such as Mountain Aviation,” according to the decision. But, it continued, “Mountain Aviation has not substantiated those passing assertions” that it was injured, or negatively impacted. The decision also said the challenge “fails to make any argument, let alone produce or point to any evidence, that Gilpin County has standing to bring its three NHPA claims.” May be end of line for complaints At the June 17 meeting of Centennial Airport’s board, officials’ com-

ments signaled that they’re unlikely to contest the FAA’s plan further in court, though it’s unclear whether appealing the decision is entirely off the table. The now-dismissed action was a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, filed in March 2020 by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority — the government body that oversees the airport — and Greenwood Village, Gilpin County and Mountain Aviation Inc. Arapahoe and Douglas counties filed a separate petition for review in March 2020, and the two petitions were consolidated into one case. Initially, Centennial Airport had filed a petition for review in June 2019 but later withdrew its case because the filing was premature, and the court formally dismissed the case in August 2019. The new petition bore no difference from the airport’s side of the case, according to the airport.

Redistricting tour seeks citizen input BY EVAN WYLOGE DENVER GAZETTE

Have opinions on what the state’s political maps should look like after they get reconfigured this year? Colorado’s redistricting commissions will be touring the state in July and August, looking for your input on the congressional and legislative maps they’re redrawing. Starting on July 9, the commissions will hold public meetings where anyone is welcome to tell the commission how they think the map should be shaped. Both the legislative and congressional redistricting commissions will have preliminary draft map plans by the time the statewide tour begins, which will give the commissioners and the public a starting point to consider when they provide input. The last public hearing will be Aug. 28. By then the commissions expect to have the crucial decennial census data that they will have

to use to make adjustment to the preliminary map plans and create final maps. The decennial census data was months delayed this year because of the global coronavirus pandemic. The commissions are using estimate and survey data to draw the preliminary maps, with the understanding that the more precise decennial census data will require adjustments. The data, combined with the public input the commissions receive over the coming months, will lead each commission to draw the final map and submit them to the Colorado Supreme Court for final review and sign-off by November. A hearing in Highlands Ranch is set for Aug. 18. Others nearby are: July 14: Denver July 20: Lakewood July 21: Sheridan July 27: Denver Aug. 3: Centennial For more stories like this, subscribe at denvergazette.com.

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

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Gov. Jared Polis announces Colorado’s new transportation law while standing in the PHOTO BY JESSE PAUL/THE COLORADO SUN shadow of Interstate 70 on June 17.

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successful or not been sufficient to tackle the breadth of the issue. Senate Bill 260 was Democrats’ solution to the funding gridlock, allowing them to raise money without voter approval. Fees under the measure begin next year. They include: • 2 cents per gallon on gasoline and diesel fuel starting in July 2022 that increases 1 cent every year up to 8 cents • 27 cents on deliveries, including those from Amazon, FedEx and Grubhub • 30 cents on Uber and Lyft rides starting in 2022 that would increase based on the federal Consumer Price Index. The fee would be cut in half for people carpooling in a rideshare, or riding in an electric

vehicle. In addition to the funding mechanisms in the measure, there are also requirements that the Colorado Department of Transportation take greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals into account when planning future projects. State officials also must consider the impact of transportation work on communities where low-income people, minorities or housing-costburdened families make up 40% of the population under the new law. Finally, the bill emphasizes — and spends money on — an electric-vehicle future, as well as mass transit, including a potential Front Range passenger rail system. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. Used by permission. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com.

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

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

Skip the trip - motor vehicle services just a click away Renew your driver license or motor vehicle registration and more from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop. You can also renew vehicle registrations at MVExpress kiosks. Find information at DouglasDrives.com

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

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Veterinarian cares for all kinds of equine creatures A passion for horses I’m an equine veterinarian. I take care of horses, donkeys, mules and miniature horses. I grew up in Franktown, and spent much of my youth riding horses. My dad and brother are engineers, and I thought that’s where I was headed. Instead, I ran away from undergrad and wound up in Americorps. I helped with disaster response after hurricanes Charlie, Francis, Ivan and Jean. I love emergency response and animals, and I decided to become a veterinarian. I loved emergency medicine, but horses were my passion. I assisted at an endurance race, and I noticed heart murmurs in several of the horses, and it made me want to turn away from research and head right into working with horses. All the pretty horses Our clinic is in Elizabeth, and sometimes people bring animals to me, but most often I’m headed out into the field in a truck. I cover a lot of Elbert and Douglas counties. We have people with show horses, and people with horses in their back yards. But I’m also the primary care veterinarian for the Harmony Equine

Center of the Dumb Friends League. I treat a lot of starved or feral horses, and those that need new homes. It’s easy to end up with a wild horse if you just don’t pay attention to them. Not so much in this area, but in the mountains, the Western Slope or on the eastern plains, you can end up with large herds of horses who don’t know what people are. A matter of demeanor Approaching a hurt or nervous horse is all about your demeanor. If you’re scared, they get scared. It’s about not getting psyched out and staying relaxed in a crappy situation. Some will lose their minds regardless. But if you’re an animal person, they can pick up on that. Medications can help too, of course. Sometimes we are doing surgery in the field. The most common field surgery is castration — it’s the fastest surgery you’ll ever see. Wound repairs are common. For more specialized issues, we do have a surgery center. It’s made me realize how much just a very small interaction can make such a difference, for horses and people. I appreciate when an owner calls in tears, and I can reassure them that I can make it better. That’s one of the best parts. If you have suggestions for My Name Is, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Colorado Symphony has announced its 2021-22 season. Starting in September, the orchestra will perform 49 live indoor concerts featuring a lineup of renowned guest artists at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver. The season is the orchestra’s first regular programming since COVID-19 closures began in 2020. In the last year and a half, the orchestra has put on several virtual performances and played 18 live shows at Red Rocks. Members have also performed in small ensemble concerts at venues like the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Evenings Al Fresco, the Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria and Denver Zoo. The season will open Sept. 1719 with a guest performance by Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax, who will join the orchestra to perform pieces like Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto, Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. This year, the orchestra plans to highlight talented and diverse composers, guest performers, soloists and conductors, including music by women composers Clarise Assad, Gabriela Lena Frank, Joan Towers, Jessie Montgomery and Florence Price. “As we look ahead to the return

of normal in-hall operations, we’re excited to build on the successes we’ve enjoyed over the past decade by coming out of this pandemic with renewed energy and purpose,” said Anthony Pierce, the orchestra’s chief artistic officer. “This season will be a true celebration for our musicians and patrons alike, providing live symphonic music and shared concert experiences that will be thrilling for people of all ages.” Guests can buy season subscriptions now, as well as “Flex Passes,” or six-ticket vouchers for prime seats to any show of the season. Individual tickets will go on sale Sept. 1.

2021-22 season concerts Sept. 17-19: Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax Oct. 1-3: Dvorak Symphony No. 9 “From The New World” Oct. 15-17: Brahms Symphony No. 1 conducted by Christopher Dragon Nov. 5-7: Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Nov. 19-21: Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 with Natasha Paremski Dec. 3-5: Elgar Enigma Variations Jan. 7-9: Marin Alsop conducts This story is from Denverite, a nonprofit Denver news source affiliated with CPR News. Used by permission. For more, and to support Denverite, visit denverite.com.

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VOICES

The past keeps populating the present

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

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

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

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

Experiencing life’s abundance

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

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

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

can suppress those voices by taking the initiative and steps necessary to find whatever results and success we are striving for. You may have picked up on this by now, but the first letter of the first word in each paragraph above beginning with appreciation and ending with elevate, spells abundance. This has been my personal formula for experiencing abundance in each area of life. I actively seek to help others find abundance in mind, body, and spirit. Here’s the recap. Appreciation; Building; Unconditional; Needs; Daring; Asking; New; Celebrate; Elevate. Is abundance available to everyone but you? Do you sometimes get hung up on confusing abundance only with money? I would love to hear your story of abundance at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can learn to seek and experience abundance in every area of life, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager, and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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Equity markets wave yellow flag

ecent stock market headlines seem contrary to the real economy … or maybe they are predictions. Investors can choose opposing rationale FINANCIAL and find justifiSTRATEGIES cation in print virtually anywhere. Are investors focused on inflation, valuations, too much tech, too much debt or tax hikes? Can you sell your real estate for 10% over asking Patricia Kummer price? Should you buy crypto currency? Or will the economic growth and corporate earnings justify any investment? Technology stocks were the place to be in 2020. Now they are pulling down portfolio returns, and the bulls have moved to financials and health care.¹ It is difficult to know if you have a green light or a red light to equity investing these days. Several analysts suggest a yellow light may be more appropriate, meaning proceed with cau-

tion.² Financial planners will tell you never to proceed without a well-thought-out plan, especially in these uncertain times. Otherwise, you could end up with investor whiplash trying to keep ahead of the market fluctuations. I see this economic predicament: The economy is growing; therefore, equities should be a good investment, right? Especially as bond yields are set to rise but still remain stubbornly low. But wait. What about current high stock valuations, aren’t I buying high? And what about the burgeoning federal deficit fueling growth, will that bring inflation? The list of uncertainty goes on. Will there be an infrastructure deal and a tax increase yet this year? On the other hand, wouldn’t reopening the economy bring better growth and consumer spending? Perhaps all of the above are true which is why the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde stock market is getting the yellow light. This is a strange time, where we thought the economic recovery from an unprecedented pandemic would be predictable. And who

would have thought that inflation is coming from shortages such as not enough computer chips to build cars, and a housing shortage, rather than the flood of free money recently pumped into the economy. There are some things that we do know and that could be a good place to start. Then you can build a strategy. We believe equity ownership remains valuable, especially over long periods of time. We believe interest rates will not decrease again in this business cycle, but rather will start to increase. We know tax rates have been artificially low since the Bush tax cuts in 2001 and 2003. Sector rotation is alive and well with commodities up in price and technology lagging.¹ Yet the majority of corporate earnings beat expectations, and investment outlook for this equity cycle is strong. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) last month was the largest positive surprise on record. Bloomberg states that “nearly 60% of the month-overmonth increase was comprised of just five components — used cars,

LETTER TO THE EDITOR School board shows the way The Douglas County School District continues to show the high level of commitment required to finish students who can move forward insight and civility. It’s important that our kids hear and think about historic inequities in our society. America is based on the prime theory that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness should be extended to every person. We know our country faces great challenges ahead as our world

shrinks and people from all over the globe want the American experience. Increasingly, each of us will interact with people who have differences but share the effort to achieve the American dream. Divisiveness and marginalization have increased lately. Our Douglas County School Board is showing the way to achieve our desire to live in an equitable and welcoming community. Lloyd Guthrie Roxborough Park

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

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

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

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LIFE

‘Communal experience’ of movie theaters returns

With theaters open and without government limits, struggling industry gets reprieve BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

fter long stretches of staying closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, the nation’s major movie theater chains reopened locations in recent months. And with capacity restrictions on businesses now lifted around the Denver metro area, the traditional moviegoing experience appears to be on its way to a full return. It’s a change that could help people’s “reintegration” into socializing, said Vincent Piturro, a professor of film and media studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver. “If you haven’t seen friends in a year and a half: ‘Hey, let’s see a movie.’ It’s a sort of a soft landing for socialization,” Piturro said. The Regal and Cinemark theater chains have reopened locations in Colorado, and nearly all of AMC’s Denver-area theatres reopened at the end of 2020 or in the first few weeks of this year. Those AMC theaters had closed in March 2020. “I believe most or all reopened for a period of time in the summer and fall of 2020 and then closed again in accordance with local directives,” said Ryan Noonan, a spokesperson for AMC Theatres. As of May 16 this year, several Denver metro counties are now operating in what they call “level clear,” generally with no local restrictions — and that’s likely to continue unless things take a turn for the worse. Some counties, such as Douglas, had already been living under no local restrictions. AMC theater capacities are still slightly reduced, with ticketing systems blocking the spots on either side of a party’s seating — but aside from that small precaution, the theaters may remind crowds of how moviegoing felt before the pandemic. Seeing movies again may serve as a “boon to our psyches” on the way to returning to normalcy, Piturro said. “We’ve gone to movies our whole lives — we may not have gone to bars our whole lives or certain restaurants our whole lives,” but movies were a constant presence, Piturro said.

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Regal SouthGlenn movie theater, shown on June 10, sits in The Streets at SouthGlenn outdoor mall just off University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road in Centennial. “The Regal theater is an important component of Southglenn and (we) are pleased that they have reopened. Looking forward to a summer film season filled with blockbuster movies, hot popcorn and ice-cold Coke!” said Donald Provost, a founding principal with Alberta Development Partners, which controls most of The Streets at PHOTO BY ELLIS ARNOLD SouthGlenn.

‘You can’t duplicate that at home’ The return of in-person movies comes as a relief to an industry that took a big hit amid the pandemic, but it doesn’t mean theaters’ troubles are over. “It’s one of those things where we have to step back and ask ourselves: How was the industry doing prior to SEE THEATERS, P15

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Public health officials strongly encourage anyone who is not fully vaccinated to wear a mask in indoor public settings and to avoid large gatherings. Generally, indoor settings pose a higher COVID-19 risk than outdoor settings, particularly when social distancing is difficult and when customers are inside for extended periods of time, said the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which takes questions for the state public-health department. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists the risks of certain activities depending on whether individuals are vaccinated. For unvaccinated individuals, movie theaters are considered one of the riskier activities. See more information at tinyurl.com/CDCactivitiesrisk. Asked if a person can catch COVID-19 from sharing popcorn, candy or drinks at a theater, the joint information center said: “COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets, but it’s possible someone could touch a surface or food item that has the virus on it, and then touch their own mouth, nose or eyes. “We do not believe COVID-19 commonly spreads this way, but we would recommend that unvaccinated individuals get their own food and beverage servings,” the center said. Coloradans ages 12 and older can get vaccinated, and more than 1,400 vaccine providers are located across the state, according to the center. Find an appointment near you by visiting covid19.colorado. gov/vaccine/where-you-canget-vaccinated. The state’s COVID-19 website provides recommendations for COVID-19 safety for indoor event settings, which include movie theaters. The advice is not part of a public health order but illustrates “best practices,” the joint information center said. It’s located at covid19.colorado. gov/indoor-events.

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the pandemic?” said Darrin Duber-Smith, an expert on marketing at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Streaming services, such as Netflix and Disney+, had served as competition for theaters long before the pandemic, Piturro said. Theater attendance was declining for several years before COVID-19, Piturro and DuberSmith pointed out. Fighting to adapt, theaters have made changes in recent years such as adding morecomfortable chairs and serving alcohol and higher-end food — trying to “increase the luxury,” Duber-Smith said. One feature that “really took off during the past year” is AMC’s private theater rentals, said Noonan, the AMC spokesperson. That’s a program that allows customers to reserve an entire auditorium for a private party of up to 20 people. “The moviegoing experience is just that: It’s an experience. It’s going out. It’s an event. You can’t duplicate that at home,” Piturro said, pointing to the “oohs and ahhs” and “the

communal experience.” ‘Will they go out?’ In the long term, though, the pandemic may serve as “a nail in the coffin” for the theater industry in its current form, Duber-Smith said. Amid changing consumer habits, he’s expecting a “bailout,” where movie-production companies will “vertically integrate” by buying out theaters, keeping them running so movie producers can still profit from them. “Is (the industry) going to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels? I don’t think so,” Duber-Smith said, adding that even the pre-pandemic level of activity wasn’t adequate. Piturro, the film professor, takes a more optimistic view, arguing that movies aren’t going to have to compete with online services but, rather, will compete with other forms of in-person entertainment such as baseball games or the opera. “I see younger crowds (likely) going to the movies in record numbers and the older crowd, without kids, going back to the theaters as well, especially whose kids have left the home,” Piturro said. “The wild-card is the middle-age demographic: those with kids at home.

Will they go out to the movies? They were the group that stayed home in bigger numbers in the pre-COVID years. This is the group that we are unsure about, and this is the group that other entertainment venues will vie for. “Still, either way, I see a positive trend in moviegoing in the near future,” Piturro said, noting that “the longterm prospects are a bit cloudier.” Piturro envisions theater crowds having a “spillover effect,” bringing more patrons to nearby bars and restaurants before or after they attend a movie. “I think that’s healthy for the overall economy,” Piturro said. Duber-Smith expressed skepticism about whether increased numbers of theater patrons will help shopping centers to rebound, though. He expects the theater industry itself to shrink although some theaters may expand. “Overall, I think you’re going to see a reduction in the number of movie theaters,” Duber-Smith said. People won’t fully return to movie theaters in the next few months, Piturro expects. He noted his own concerns about COVID-19 even though

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Q&A: Backcountry Outdoor Movies Series Outdoor movies became popular during the pandemic, continue in 2021 BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Highlands Ranch Community Association has created a unique way to see movies and spend quality time with the family. The Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series is now under way, with weekly showings. Colorado Community Media caught up with Lindsey McKissick, coordinator of Backcountry Wilderness Area Outreach, to get the details of the summer program. When do you start doing Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series? The Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series was born out of a community need for a safe way to get outside during the summer of 2020. We started with six films in 2020. It was such a hit last summer that we are hosting 28 movie nights through Sept. 4. All films are open to the public. No pets allowed. Why did you start providing movie options to residents? There is nothing better than enjoying a summer evening outdoors, except a night under the stars watching your favorite movies on a big screen. We want the community to come out and enjoy Backcountry Base Camp,

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an outdoor gem just minutes south of Highlands Ranch Parkway. What makes this experience unique? All the proceeds of the Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series benefit the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund. Our mission of local wildlife habitat conservation and environmental education directly benefits when people join us for the Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series. We also have a lot of community sponsors that by donating make every dollar in ticket sales go directly toward our conservation and education missions. And if you love seeing movies out at Base Camp, you can host your

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Fast starts are always good for a team in any sport. Cherry Creek’s girls soccer team stunned Arapahoe and many in the crowd at the Stutler Bowl June 18 by scoring three goals in the first 3:48 of the game and went on to notch a 5-2 victory over the Warriors in a quarterfinal state playoff game. The Bruins (11-1) faced second-seeded Broomfield (11-0-1) in one of the semifinal games on June 23 at Englewood High School while top-seeded Valor Christian (11-0-1) battled Rock Canyon (11-1)in the other semi. It didn’t take Creek long to start its scoring as Kelley Francis pushed a header into the goal just 53 seconds into the game. Alyssa Glover scored for Creek a minute, 35 seconds later and Masen Frey pushed the Bruins ahead 3-0 with 36:12 still to play in the first half. Addie Follett and Francis’ second goal of the game gave Creek a 5-1 halftime lead and Arapahoe’s Paige Foa scored the lone goal in the second half to account for the final score as the Bruins beat their Centennial League rivals for the third time this season. Francis had two goals and an assist in the game while Follett added three assists to her one goal for five points. “We just came out with so much intensity that Arapahoe just did not come back from and that’s what set us apart was those three goals,” said Francis. “We all knew if was going to be a different game because it was a playoff game. We played them three times and beat them twice before but coming out like that took away all the nerves.” Creek head coach Dave Gamelin was concerned having to play Arapahoe for a third time. “I was so worried about this game,” he admitted. “They adjusted to us and I know they know us but we have a strong team this year and I couldn’t be prouder of the girls and the way they handled this game and everyone that got on the field performed. “That start just doesn’t

Kelley Francis (17) had two goals and an assist for Cherry Creek in a 5-2 quarterfinal victory over Arapahoe on June 18.

happen. We have the skills and came out on fire. You also have to have a little bit of luck to finish every single one of your chances. That was fantastic. That Arapahoe team is a strong team.” Arapahoe finished the season with a 9-3 record with all the losses coming to Creek. “This game is about limiting the space and taking advantage of the opponents in space,” said Arapahoe coach Mark Hampshire. “I give Creek credit. Their offense is the best offense we’ve seen all year. “They have some incredible talented young ladies up high in their front line but I think we matched up better than the score indicated. We didn’t give them anything in the second half, and we had some good offensive opportunities. We only have five seniors and we have a lot returning. They are going to be a force to be reckoned with next year.”

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Kelley Francis said the Creek team came into the June 18 game with “so much intensity” against Arapahoe.

In other quarterfinal games on June 18, Lydia Trotten scored both Valor goals in a 2-1 victory over Rocky Mountain. Rock Canyon shutout Pine Creek, 2-0, as Kendall Ahern and Cate Sheahan scored for the Jaguars. Lily Boydstun got the Mountain Vista goal in a 2-1 loss to Broomfield.

Arapahoe’s Kendall Babbs grabs onto the jersey of Cherry Creek’s Addie Follett during the quarterfinal playoff girls soccer game on June 17. Cherry Creek won, 5-2.

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Douglas County defeats Pueblo South in boys volleyball Huskies will face Regis in quarterfinal action BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Douglas County had a morning breakfast for its boys volleyball team to help get the team ready for the Region 1 title game on June 19 against Pueblo South. The Huskies, unbeaten and top seeded in the CHSAA’s first sanctioned boys volleyball playoffs, rolled to a 3-0 victory over the Colts. Douglas County piled up 25-19, 25-17 and 25-11 set wins. Douglas County (15-0) will take on Regis Jesuit (9-6) in one of the June 25 quarterfinal matches at 9 a.m. Legend (13-2) will play Cherokee Trail (8-7) at 1 p.m. while Valor Christian (13-2) will take on Cherry Creek (10-5) at 3 p.m. James Irwin (14-1) and Eaglecrest (12-3) play at 11 a.m. Huskies’ coach Jason Fitzgerald wanted to make sure his team was focused prior to its regional test against Pueblo South. “I was really happy with the play,” said Fitzgerald. “I thought we stayed composed. We didn’t overlook these guys (Pueblo South). We knew they had a good hitter. You don’t get to the playoffs right now without being good and we wanted to make sure we were focused. “We have been attentive to make

Douglas County senior Jayden Pascua sets the ball at the Region 1 state volleyball qualifying tournament on June 19.

Douglas County senior Jayden Pascua (7) helped the top-seeded, undefeated Huskies secure a 3-0 win over Pueblo South to win the Region 1 state volleyball qualifying tourPHOTOS BY JIM BENTON nament on June 19.

sure we’re checked in. We just got here a little early this morning, had breakfast together and tried to work through some of those things. We are aware that this is a longer season and into the summer and keep-

ing these kids connected together is a little more challenging.” Douglas County met every challenge offered by the Colts in the June 19 regional title game. Jayden Pascua, Connor Shumate

and Dillen Coney were part of a strong Douglas County front line which dominated play. “I think we were really prepared and super focused the whole time,” said Jayden Pascua. “We focused on what we needed to do to win.” In other regional playoff games, Legend beat Westminster 3-0 in the Region 2 finale. Sean Carlson and Paxton Wright each had 10 kills for the Titans while Reece Lindstrom finished with 34 assists. Valor Christian downed DSST College View, 3-0, and Cherry Creek blanked Colorado Springs Christian, 3-0. Justin Cypress had 18 kills for the Bruins, Josh Guthrie 15 digs and Jordan Cardenas 41 assists.

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Overtime goals advance Mountain Vista in state competition Team set to face off against Valor Christian BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mountain Vista players surround Cam Brown (12) after he scores the 13-12 OT game winning goal in the 5A lacrosse semifinal on June 19 at Englewood High School Stadium.

Cherry Creek’s Carter Korzenski (13) attempts the bounce shot in front of the goal as two Mountain Vista defenders go for the stop. Korzenski’s Bruins fell to the Golden Eagles with an OT loss of 13-12 in the 5A semifinal matchup on June 19 at Englewood PHOTOS BY PAUL DISALVO Stadium.

“We like to be in that position. If we get in a hole we know we can dig ourselves out. “We drew up a play, I got the ball, came up and got on the inside of my man. I shot it and didn’t know if it went in but then I heard all the cheers. We were very confident in overtime. As soon as we got the gall we knew it was going to go in.” Pless was supposed to get the ball but Brown got it instead and scored. “We were looking for Dillon Pless

on that one, our big middie who was shooting the ball well, then it swung around to number 12 who is gutting it out on a broken leg. “He (Brown) won’t talk about it but we missed him for most of the season because he was hurt. He’s just feeling better and getting his oxygen back but he’s just a warrior for us.” In a first round game played June 15, Arapahoe downed Lewis-Palmer, 12-6. Cayden Dominiguez, Braydon Boland and Tommy Leonard each scored two goals for the Warriors. In other quarterfinal games on June 17 other than Vista and Fairview, Valor grabbed a 6-2 halftime lead and eliminated Arapahoe, 8-3, Regis topped Colorado Academy, 9-5, and Cherry Creek used a fourth quarter goal to get past Monarch, 12-11.

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First it was Dillon Pless and then Cam Brown took charge for the Mountain Vista boys lacrosse team. Pless and Brown scored overtime goals to help the Golden Eagles advance into the state championship contest. Mountain Vista (11-1) will face Valor Christian (11-1) for the state title in a 7:30 p.m. game on June 22 at Englewood High School. Valor defeated Regis Jesuit, 10-7, in the semifinals. Pless was the hero for Vista in a 9-8 win over Fairview on June 17 at Shea Stadium. The Golden Eagles never led in the game until Pless scored early in the overtime after coach Matthew Plitnick called a timeout when the Golden Eagles gained control of the ball in the overtime. “We wanted to swing the ball and get it to the backside and we knew he would be open,” said Plitnick. “Thank God, he buried it.” Plitnick pointed to his seniors for the success of his team this season. “They are all leaders and have been starters since their sophomore years and the moment doesn’t get too big for them,” he continued. “This season is something I really hoped for and the farthest we’ve

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Sports roundup Baseball and girls lacrosse BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Mountain Vista is the only unbeaten team in the Class 5A, double elimination baseball state tournament after the Golden Eagles scored 10 runs in the third inning on June 19 to defeat Valor Christian,14-3. Ponderosa is unbeaten in the Class 3A tournament in Pueblo after the Mustangs collected a 1411 win over Holy Family on June 19. And Lutheran has a loss but is still alive in the Class 3A state tourney being held at Frederick High School. The Golden Eagles (16-4) will play Fairview (16-4) in a 9:30 a.m. semifinal game June 24 at All-Star Park while Valor Christian (16-4) will face Fort Collins (16-5) in a 1:30 p.m. elimination game on

June 24. The Golden Eagles, the 2018 state champs, will have to lose two games in the tournament which continues on June 25 to not win the state championship. Ponderosa scored seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to remain undefeated in the Class 4A tournament and the Mustangs (18-2) will have to wait to see which team they will play on June 26 knowing they will have to be beaten twice. Lutheran (19-1) will face Faith Christian (16-3) at 10 am. on June 25 in a game that will determine which team continues to play. The state Class 5A baseball tournament this season is a little unusual without two of the perennial state contenders not in the eight-team, double elimination tourney. Cherry Creek, an eight-time state champion, and 2019 winner and three-time champ Regis Jesuit were eliminated in regional state

playoff games on June 15. Valor’s Radek Birkholz limited Creek to one hit in five innings and got three hits himself in a 10-0 victory over the Bruins in the Region 8 title game. Legacy downed Regis, 7-3, to win the Region 4 title. In other 5A regional contests, Heritage scored in the bottom of the ninth inning on Christian Ramirez’ run batten in for a 1-0 win over Rock Canyon in the Region 1 championship game. Heritage downed Fairview 8-1 in the first game of the double elimination state tournament but then lost 11-7 to Mountain Vista and 6-5 to Fort Collins. Mountain Vista’s Canon Humphreys had three RBI in a 10-0 victory over Brighton in the finals of the Region 3 meet. Brighton had advanced with a 10-4 victory over Legend. Ponderosa secured a 6-1 triumph over Golden in the last game of the Class 4A Region 7 tournament.

Carson Corant was 3-for-3 and scored three runs for the Mustangs while Derek Lukes allowed just two hits in seven innings of work. Lutheran whipped Delta, 10-3, to win the Class 3A, Region 1 tournament. The Lions’ Dorian Pacheco had three hits, two RBI and scored twice. Girls Lacrosse Semifinal games are set for June 21 with Colorado Academy (11-0) going against ThunderRidge (11-1) and Regis Jesuit (8-4) facing Valor Christian (10-1).Winners will advance to the June 23 championship game. In quarterfinal matches played on June 19, Colorado Academy whipped Air Academy, 19-3, and ThunderRidge knocked off perennial power Cherry Creek, 13-12. Regis Jesuit defeated Fairview, 11-7, and Eliza Osburn had five goals in Valor’s 17-7 triumph over Kent Denver.

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Valor Christian’s Eliza Osburn (11) puts on the brakes to avoid contact with Kent Denver’s Sutton Damiano (4). Osburn led all scorers with 5 goals as her Eagles won 17-7 in the PHOTO BY PAUL DISALVO CHSAA 5A quarterfinal on June 19.

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ne of my favorite things about a city is the symphony of architectural and design styles that go into making it a vibrant and dynamic place to spend time. And History Colorado’s latest exhibit, COMING “Building Denver: Visions of ATTRACTIONS the Capital City,” takes people behind the scenes of the histories and meaning behind the Mile High City’s built environment. “We’ve been working on this exhibit for two years, and Clarke Reader we want it to share the vision and stories of the architecture,” said Anna Mascorella, exhibit curator with History Colorado. “We’re looking for key moments that transform the city, including the many works of fantastic local architects and nationally-known architects.” Building Denver is on display at the History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway in Denver, through Aug. 31, 2022. Numerous events are being held during the next year-and-a-half as well as connected exhibits like Black in Denver, Five Points Plus: Neighborhood Memory Project and Brick and Soul. There will also be guided tours and treks for people who want a more boots-onthe-ground look at the city’s styles through Saturday, June 26.

According to provided information, the exhibit uses its 3,000 square feet to examine the city from 1860 to modern times and centers on how the capital has changed during those last more than 150 years. Divvied up into five sections (a new city, a beautiful city, a contested city, a great city and a resilient city), it makes use of 2-D artifacts like maps and photos, as well as items like architectural models and drafting tools and historic pieces like an original light post from I.M. Pei’s 16th Street Mall. Building Denver isn’t only a look back — incorporated into the exhibit is a thoughtful consideration of what the future of the city looks like, especially with challenges like climate change, the push and pull between development and preservation and cutting down on social disparities. “It was important that we featured a look at how architectural and design choices impact our daily lives,” Mascorella explained. “We want people to see themselves as active participants in the development of Denver. We know it’s not just architects and designers who build a city — residents and communities make an impact through advocacy and historic preservation.” The fact that Denver is always changing might be something some people complain about, but the exhibit highlights that it’s really worthy of celebration. “We really hope people see Denver in a new light and learn about the

decisions that have defined the city,” Mascorella said. “It never has been a static city, and with things changing so fast in this current decade, now is a great opportunity to understand and see the city in a new way.” To schedule a visit and more information about the exhibit and many related activities, visit www.historycolorado.org/building-denver. DMNS’ latest showcases the Numbers in Nature There are so many beautiful patterns in nature that it’s easy to take them for granted. But the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s latest exhibition, “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze,” provides visitors with an interactive way to explore these naturally occurring patterns and numbers. According to provided information, the centerpiece of the exhibit is a mirror maze where one can fully immerse themselves in these ideas. The exhibit will also teach about fractal branching, spirals, the Golden ratio and more. The exhibit will be on display at the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver, through Sept. 19. For information and tickets, call 303-370-6000 or visit www.dmns.org. MOA prepares Marjorie Park for a summer of fun The Museum of Outdoor Arts reopened the newly renovated Marjorie Park, 6331 S. Fiddlers Green Circle in Greenwood Village,

on June 12 and will be continuing with special events for the rest of the season. The park, which is located on the north side of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, sports a new labyrinth-like hardscape feature, designed after the seven petal vesica, according to provided information. Some of the upcoming events hosted at the park include YogaRita on Tuesday, June 29, and “UnWine Wednesday,” a membership preview event sponsored by Simply Pizza featuring interactive art activities and live music by the String Bean Duo on Wednesday, June 23. For more information, visit https:// moaonline.org/marjorie-park/. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Eddie Turner at the Buffalo Rose Guitarist Eddie Turner’s music certainly draws from the blues, but you’ll also find jazz, psychedelia and more incorporated into the sound. He just released his fourth studio album, “Change In Me,” part of which was recorded at Mad House Recorders in Leadville. To celebrate the album’s release, Turner will be throwing a release party/concert at the Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave. in Golden, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 20. For tickets and information, visit www.buffalorosegolden.com/shows. Clarke Reader’s column on culture apears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Good news for Millennials wondering if their Mortal Kombat skills are still sharp: You can test them on Friday nights in Littleton this summer aboard the RetroCade, a former DIA shuttle bus turned free video arcade. The Retro-Cade will be parked on Main Street every Friday night this summer as part of Weekends on Main, Littleton’s outdoor dining program. The bus features 13 cabinet-style arcade games, from Pac-Man to Mortal Kombat to NBA Jam and Cruisin’ USA — all free of charge. Oh, and hundreds of classic Nintendo games on a giant screen. The bus is the brainchild of Andy O’Connell, who fell in love with the mobile life while working on a pizza truck. Just before COV-

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favorite games from childhood, cutting the arcade cabinets down to size to fit aboard the bus. Though the Retro-Cade had to be mothballed during COVID shutdowns, O’Connell said the summer of 2021 is the perfect time to roll it out as people emerge from the pandemic eager for fun experiences. Though the bus can be hired for parties of all kinds, the Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association paid for O’Connell to park it on Main Street once a week all summer long. O’Connell will be on hand to answer questions from impressed pedestrians as they discover the bus — and to sell some nostalgic items to go with the ‘90s vibe, like authentic vintage baseball cards still in the original packaging. “I hope the bus brings people back to when they were kids, or lets people introduce their own

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

kids to all these awesome games,” McConnell said. “I love watching people walk into the bus and just go starry-eyed.”

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Public Trustees PUBLIC NOTICE Littleton NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0012 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/19/2021 2:22:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: KAREN KASKE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR BNC NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 10/31/2018 Recording Date of DOT: 11/8/2018 Reception No. of DOT: 2018067847 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $440,000.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $432,444.03 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 15A, WILDCAT VISTA FILING NO. 1, 1ST AMENDMENT, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5960 Jaguar Way, Littleton, CO 80124 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S

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Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

failure to make timely payments as required under the Evidence of Debt and Deed of Trust.

First Publication: 6/17/2021 Last Publication: 7/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press

Which has the address of: 10162 Alexa Ln, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-8025

Dated: 4/19/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ANNA JOHNSTON Colorado Registration #: 51978 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone #: (303) 350-3711 Fax #: Attorney File #: 00000008928095 *YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/ Legal Notice No. 2021-0012 First Publication: 6/17/2021 Last Publication: 7/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press PUBLIC NOTICE Highlands Ranch NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2021-0013 To Whom It May Concern: On 4/21/2021 3:17:00 PM the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Douglas County. Original Grantor: DALLAS W CRUTCHFIELD Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 3/25/2019 Recording Date of DOT: 4/1/2019 Reception No. of DOT: 2019016435 DOT Recorded in Douglas County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $417,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $410,021.81 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Borrower's

437-6180 Meeting ID 75578# on the 10th day of September 2021, at 8:30 a.m., and to show cause, if any there be, why the court should not grant the relief requested in the Petition in Forfeiture served herewith, which seeks the forfeiture of the subject matter property described in the caption above, which was seized on the date of March 19, 2019, at or near the location of 6675 Business Center Dr., unincorporated county of Douglas, state of Colorado. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department is the agency holding the seized subject matter property.

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THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 34, HIGHLANDS RANCH FILING NO. 117C, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS, STATE OF COLORADO

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued*) at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Public Trustee’s office, Philip S Miller Building Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. First Publication: 6/17/2021 Last Publication: 7/15/2021 Publisher: Douglas County News Press Dated: 4/22/2021 DAVID GILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is:

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT DOUGLAS COUNTY, COLORADO Douglas County Justice Center 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, Petitioner - Plaintiff, v. MATTHEW FREDERICK LOOPER, Respondent – Defendant, and any unknown persons who may claim any interest in the subject matter of this action, to wit: $4,461.24, in United States Currency Respondent - Defendant. Case Number: 19CV30329 Div./Ctrm.:5 CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CONTRABAND PROPERTY SHOULD NOT BE FORFEITED THIS MATTER comes before the court pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S., as a Petition in Forfeiture seeking a Citation to Show Cause Why Contraband Property Should not Be Forfeited, brought by the District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado. The Court has examined the Petition and the supporting affidavit and has considered the Petitioner-Plaintiff’s request for the issuance of a Citation to Show Cause. The Court is satisfied that the Petitioner-Plaintiff has shown probable cause that the seized property in this action, as described in the caption above, is contraband property subject to seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture pursuant to §16-13-501, et seq., C.R.S. The Court finds that the named Respondent-Defendant in the caption is the only person known to have, an interest in, or to have asserted and interest in, the subject matter of the action.

ALISON L. BERRY Colorado Registration #: 34531 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD. SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone #: (303) 706-9990 Fax #: (303) 706-9994 Attorney File #: 21-025561

The Court, therefore, issues this citation:

*YOU MAY TRACK FORECLOSURE SALE DATES on the Public Trustee website: http://www. douglas.co.us/publictrustee/

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND ORDERED TO APPEAR for a first appearance on this case in the District Court in and for the Eighteenth Judicial District, State of Colorado, at the Douglas County Justice Center, Division 5, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109, BY PHONE AT 720-

Legal Notice No. 2021-0013 First Publication: 6/17/2021 Last Publication: 7/15/2021

The Court orders that this citation may be served by certified mail, in accordance with §16-13505(7,) C.R.S. You are warned that, pursuant to §16-13-505(1.7) (b) and (8), C.R.S., if you fail to file a response to the Petition in Forfeiture and in accordance with §16-13-505(2)(d), or if you fail to appear personally or by counsel at the first appearance, pursuant to §16-13-505(8), C.R.S., judgment by default shall be entered against you by the Court forthwith for the relief demand in the Petition in Forfeiture, without further notice. Pursuant to §16-13-505(2)(d), C.R.S., the responsive pleading shall be designated a response to petition and citation to show cause and shall be filed with the court at or before the first appearance on the petition and shall include: (I) A statement admitting or denying the averments of the petition; (II) A statement setting forth with particularity why the seized property should not be forfeited. The statement shall include specific factual and legal ground7s supporting it and any affirmative defense to forfeiture as provided in this part 5. (III) A list of witnesses whom the respondent intends to call at the hearing on the merits, including the addresses and telephone numbers thereof; and (IV) A verified statement, supported by documentation, that the claimant is the true owner of the property or an interest therein. You are advised that, pursuant to §16-13505(5) C.R.S.: “Continuance of the hearing on the merits shall be granted upon stipulation of the parties or upon good cause shown.” DONE this 9th day of June, 2021 BY THE COURT: /s/ Jeffrey K. Holmes DISTRICT COURT JUDGE JEFFREY K. HOLMES TIME OF ISSUANCE: 9:25 am

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE RESPONDENT-DEFENDANT:

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