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Head of Tri-County on one year of COVID-19 Dr. John Douglas has led the department since 2013 BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
If there’s one word to describe the past year for Dr. John Douglas, it’s “relentless.” As the director of the state’s largest public health department, Douglas has endured a nearly endless slog of meetings, questions, criticisms and suggestions over the past COVID-19 year. Business owners, elected leaders, residents and others from Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties — those communities represented by Tri-County Health Department — have come to him often with their fears, concerns and confusion during this period. “And every question, he provides a great deal of attention to,” said Emma Pinter, an Adams County commissioner. “What I think people don’t realize is … he does that every time, all day, every day.” Douglas, who has been in the position since 2013, is consumed daily by hours of video chat meetings with his staff, the counties he represents and school districts. Often, he also participates in educational efforts like town halls and webinars. His schedule varies, but on average, he’s spending about 11 to 12 hours per day working, he said. Douglas, 68, has hardly taken time off and when he has, work usually wriggles its way into his schedule anyway. “The man never stops,” said Jennifer Ludwig, deputy executive director for Tri-County. “I don’t know how he has the energy to do what he does.” But before the disease took hold locally, causing more than 120,000 infections, 7,000 hospitalizations and 1,500 deaths in Tri-County’s three communities in its first year, Douglas’ name was unknown to
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Dr. John Douglas poses on his front porch for a portrait. He has been the executive PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER director of Tri-County Health Department since 2013.
many. Instead of being associated with mask mandates and disease data, he was a guy who enjoyed singing in his church choir, visiting his grandchildren and biking. Before joining Tri-County, Douglas spent the bulk of his career heading up programs on the state and national level with the goal of preventing sexually transmitted
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diseases. After a decade at the Centers for Disease Control, Douglas came to Tri-County, where he adopted the philosophy of focusing on issues that have the greatest impact on health “for which we have some capacity to do something,” he said. SEE DOCTOR, P5
When the Douglas County School Board debuted a proposed policy in February focused on equity in education — a first of its kind for Colorado’s third-largest school district — directors asked community members to read it and weigh in. Public feedback so far shows the policy drew praise from some but caused a furor among many. Roughly two-thirds of the dozens of comments submitted through March 8 expressed fierce opposition to the policy. Critics called it child abuse, leftist propaganda, political indoctrination and antiwhite. They wanted to know why the district would focus on “equity” rather than “equality,” chastised the document for framing meritocracy as a myth and questioned how the policy would affect transgender rights in Douglas County Schools. While equality focuses on ensuring each individual has the same tools and opportunities, equity takes into account barriers or needs that are unique to a person based on aspects of their identity, such as socioeconomic status or race. SEE EQUITY, P10
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Coloradans 50-plus, more frontline workers up for vaccine New phase began March 19; general public could be next in April BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As vaccination efforts ramp up in Colorado, state officials expect to open eligibility to the general public sometime in April. The latest batch of age groups and industries to reach priority is Colorado’s “phase 1B.4,” which kicked off March 19 and includes people ages 50 and older, frontline workers in food and restaurants, manufacturing, and other occupations, and certain state and local government workers. “More shots in arms means fewer lives lost to this terrible virus,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a March 12 news release. “Given our state’s strides in administering this life-saving vaccine, we are thrilled to be taking this next step and anticipate that we can open up eligibility to the general public next month.” Changes leading up to now After Colorado received its first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 14 and health-care centers began giving shots to health-care workers — part of the state’s first phase of vaccinations — the governor announced
that starting Dec. 30, people 70 and older were eligible for the vaccine. By early January, some hospitals and other health-care providers in the Tri-County Health Department jurisdiction — Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties — began “phase 1B,” a stage that included people 70 and older and some health-care workers and first responders. On Jan. 29, Colorado had again updated its vaccine schedule, rebranding that stage as phase 1B.1 and laying out a 1B.2 and a 1B.3. Phase 1B.2 kicked off on Feb. 8 and included Coloradans age 65 to 69 and school workers for grades pre-K through 12, among other groups. At the time, the next step, 1B.3, was expected to include “frontline essential” workers in general, along with people age 16 to 64 with two or more high-risk health conditions. Polis had announced that close to March 5, those groups would likely be eligible. It was “also projected that Coloradans ages 60 and up will also be able to start receiving the vaccine around March 5,” a governor’s office news release said on Jan. 29. Later, the newly updated schedule for phase 1B.3 officially included people age 60 to 64 and specifies agricultural and grocery store employees as the frontline workers with new priority. The phase includes people age 16
to 59 with two or more high-risk conditions. The change was dated Feb. 26. See the chart about halfway down the page at covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine for a list of highrisk conditions. Phase 1B3 began as expected, time-wise, March 5. Change in priority The latest schedule added phase 1B.4 that includes people age 50 and older — giving those Coloradans earlier priority than before — along with other frontline workers and people ages 16 to 49 with one higher-risk condition. That includes frontline workers in the following fields: higher education staff in community colleges and colleges, food and restaurant services, manufacturing, the U.S. Postal Service, public transit and other transportation, governmental public health agencies, human services, faith leaders, direct care providers for Coloradans experiencing homelessness, and frontline journalists. The phase somewhat mirrored the previously planned phase 2, which was set to begin in spring for Coloradans ages 60 to 64 and people with one high-risk condition. There were no changes to the definitions of the state’s phases since Feb. 26, said Victoria Graham, a spokeswoman for the governor’s office. The timing of Phase 1B.4 was
moved up a couple of days from its original timing of March 21, Graham said. Mass vaccination efforts Colorado was set to launch six state-run “community vaccination sites” across the state that will have the capacity to administer 6,000 shots per day, Polis’ office announced in the March 12 news release. The state launched the first state community vaccination site at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs on March 17. The drive-thru site was to start by providing 2,000 shots per day. “The facility will be able to conduct 6,000 vaccinations per day once there is enough vaccine supply. All vaccines are free with no co-pay,” a March 17 news release from Polis’ office said. Coloradans who are currently eligible for the vaccine but have not yet received it will still be able to get a vaccine appointment as the state moves forward with 1B.4. People in the previous phases — such as Coloradans 70 and up — remain eligible and will still be prioritized, according to Tri-County Health Department. Once the vaccine opens to the general public, vaccine providers will still be able to prioritize those who are at risk due to their age, along with others with highrisk conditions who have not yet received the vaccine, according to the March 12 release.
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Looking for COVID-19 vaccine information? The Tri-County Health Department is your source to determine when you may be eligible to receive the vaccine, how and where to get it. Visit tchd.org/ COVIDVaccine or call 303-220-9200.
Behind on your rent caused by COVID-19 impacts? Douglas County residents, impacted by COVID-19, who are behind on their rent or utility payments may be eligible for assistance through the Douglas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Review eligibility details and apply at douglas.co.us/rentassistance
Slash-mulch site opens April 3 Kevin Newton has high praise for the team he works with at Parker Arts.
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Production manager for Parker Arts loves changing lives through theater When I first moved to Colorado from Greenville, South Carolina, at the end of 2017, I lived in Parker, but have since bought a house in South Aurora. I am 43. I used to work at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina (a Performing Arts Center very similar to the Denver Center). I was looking for something that was more community-oriented and a workplace that valued work-life balance. When I saw the production manager position open at Parker Arts I applied and was offered the position. Parker Arts values both of those aspects I was searching for significantly. I have been working professionally in theater and performing arts for 28 years. Colorado is the 11th state that I have worked professionally in this field. My main focus was lighting design before moving into management. As the production manager for Parker Arts, I am responsible for all aspects of the shows, events and productions that take place in our various performance spaces. This encompasses everything from the technical aspects — like lighting, sound, staging, video — to the scheduling, staffing and everything in-between. Changed lives and tornadoes My favorite part of my job is knowing I help to change people’s lives. It may come in the form of help presenting a show that makes the audience think about points of view they have never thought about before, it may be that I help to bring live theater to children that have never had the chance to experience it before, or it may be that I help to present a show that allows the audi-
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ence to take time from their stressful lives and just have a fun escape from their everyday worlds. Strange requests from artists are pretty par-for-the-course, but the most bizarre situation I have ever encountered involved a performer who used to be in Simon & Garfunkel. We were in lockdown from an active tornado in the area that had touched down nearby. As I was walking through the dressing room hallway to make sure everyone was in a safe place, the performer came out of the dressing room and asked “excuse me, how long is this going to last?” to which I replied, “The tornado?” and he answered “Yes!” I replied “I am sorry but I do not know how long the tornado is going to last.” To which he huffed heavily and went back into his dressing room. The success of my role is tied very closely to the amazing Parker Arts team. It really takes coordination with everyone at Parker Arts to make shows and events successful. Little known facts about me I am a huge science fiction fan. My two dogs are named Leia and Kylo. I also brew beer in my free time and love traveling and experiencing different cultures. After 9/11 I took a brief hiatus from theatre and trained to be a craps dealer in a casino. A favorite memory from my theater past was when I was able to hang out and have some drinks with Bea Arthur on opening night after assisting as technical director mount her one-woman show. It was a small group of five of us, and after talking with her for about an hour she commented “Please tell your mother that she raised a very nice young man.” To this day my mother tells that story proudly. If you have suggestions for My Name Is …, or if you would like to be featured in the segment, contact Elliott Wenzler at ewenzler@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
The County’s main slash-mulch site, at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock opens April 3 and will remain open on Saturdays only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 30. For more information, directions and a list of acceptable items visit douglas.co.us and search for Slash Mulch.
Do It Online, Douglas! Did you know you may take care of much of your County business from the convenience of your smartphone, tablet, desktop or laptop? Visit DoItOnlineDouglas.com to access more than 60 County services 24/7. License plate renewal is available at kiosks located in King Soopers stores throughout the County as well as online.
Are you prepared for Wildfire? It only takes one spark to change your life forever – make sure you are ready for wildfire season. Learn about steps you can take today to reduce the risk to your family and property at douglas.co.us/land/wild¬firemitigation. And sign up for free emergency notifications at douglas.co.us/CodeRed to ensure you are aware if a wildfire or other emergency is happening near you.
Business Personal Property Tax Declarations due by April 15 2021 Business Personal Property Tax Declarations may be filed online at DouglasFilesOnline.org. Business owners who own or lease business personal property with a total market value greater than $7,900 must report the property to the County Assessor. For more information visit douglas.co.us/assessor
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State to open bars in many counties, start rolling back COVID dial system D ‘Dial 3.0’ to take effect March 24; state to make dial optional for counties by mid-April BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
After six months living under the state’s “dial” system of restrictions, Coloradans will soon see individual counties making the calls on what coronavirus precautions to enforce. On March 19, the state released a draft of the latest in a monthslong line of revisions to the COVID-19 dial. But this time, the state publichealth department announced its intention to retire the dial system: By April 16, the dial will become guidance, rather than an order, that counties can choose to adopt or not. The state’s color-coded COVID-19 dial is the set of restrictions counties must follow based on the local spread of the virus. The system affects capacity at restaurants, other businesses, indoor and outdoor events, and other settings. Colorado originally implemented the dial on Sept. 15. Among the dial’s six levels, blue — the current level of many counties across the state — is the second-least restrictive. Purple, the most restrictive level, is a stay-athome order. Nearly the whole state was operating under the blue or yellow levels as of mid-March. Some Denverarea counties had progressed to blue by then, but others were still in yellow. The proposed changes — dubbed “dial 3.0” — were to take effect on March 24 and would make it easier for counties to move into level green, also called the “protect our neighbors” stage. That’s the dial’s least-restrictive level. The proposed changes would also remove many of the restrictions that apply at that level. The update would also relax restrictions for certain businesses
in level-blue counties. Among the most notable changes: Bars that do not have full-service kitchens would be able to open in blue. Those bars have generally been closed for nearly the entire pandemic in Colorado. State officials cited the increasing number of Coloradans who have received COVID-19 vaccine shots in announcing the proposed changes. “Because of the commitment of all Coloradans, we are where we are now, able to be less restrictive and provide local communities and their public health agencies more control while still protecting the public’s health,” Jill Hunsaker Ryan, the state public-health department’s executive director, said in a news release. Still, public health researchers urge the need for continued caution, pointing to COVID-19 variants and saying that protective
behaviors — such as mask-wearing and physical distancing — are still necessary to keep the pandemic from rebounding. “Rapid vaccine roll out and high vaccine uptake will be important for preventing deaths and increases in hospital demands if B.1.1.7 (the United Kingdom variant) and/ or other variants spread rapidly in Colorado,” a March 10 report by the Colorado School of Public Health says. Coloradans were able to review the proposed changes to the dial system at tinyurl.com/ColoradoDialDraft and submit feedback at tinyurl.com/DialDraftFeedback by noon March 22. The state planned to make updates based on feedback, the news release said. Here’s a breakdown of the proposed changes. SEE DIAL, P18
MASK ORDER TO CHANGE Alongside the March 19 announcement of “dial 3.0” policies, the state also aired plans to modify its mask-wearing order. That appeared to include intent to change the mask order on April 4 to consist of two levels. For counties in level green — the state COVID-19 dial’s least-restrictive level — the mask order would apply in schools for students ages 11 to 18 through the end of the school year, among “congregate care” visitors and in other high-risk settings, according to a draft policy document. For counties in level blue and above, the mask order would apply in schools for students ages 11 to 18 through the end of the school year. It would also apply where there are 10 or more unrelated people indoors in public settings. The policy would likely involve “acknowledgement of those vaccinated and use CDC guidance on masking,” the draft says.
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‘I like people’ When the first wave of politics entered discussions around COVID-19, Douglas hadn’t expected it at all. “I really didn’t, which was probably naive,” he said. In March of 2020, legislators from Douglas County wrote an open letter to commissioners urging them to leave the health department after Tri-County voted to enact a stay-at-home order, which was quickly eclipsed by a statewide mandate. “I was completely blindsided,” Douglas said. Then, after Tri-County approved a mask mandate, which was then replaced by a statewide order, Douglas County commissioners voted to leave the health department in a year. Commissioners later rescinded that decision and have said they will remain with the department through at least 2022. During weekly meetings, Douglas is regularly pressed on why restrictions are in place — even though virtually all public health orders and restrictions are coming from the state level. In one meeting, Castle Rock town council member Kevin Bracken called Douglas’ summary of the present situation “disingenuous” and has also said in a town meeting that he believes Douglas has “dropped the ball.” “We’re far better off than your
Jennifer Ludwig, deputy executive director for Tri-County Health Department summary,” Bracken said to Douglas in one weekly meeting. “What is the Tri-County Health Department recommendation over to the state ... to reopen? Has that recommendation been forwarded?” In response, Douglas told Bracken he would consider his suggestion to make recommendations to the state on how to reopen, adding “you’re correct to push your local health department to voice these concerns.” “He really deals with very difficult questions and just handles them,” Ludwig said, adding that she’s heard Douglas get many pointed questions. Abe Laydon, a commissioner in Douglas County, said he’s appreciated Douglas’ work with the commissioners, including on local variances, the certified 5-star business program and a new, severity metric the county and Douglas proposed to the state. “While we haven’t always agreed, Dr. Douglas has been consistently gracious (and) regularly indicating a willingness to engage,” Laydon said. One approach Douglas has adopted is putting himself in the shoes of local government and
business leaders’ as much as possible, he said. “I do realize, honestly, that our elected officials have a tough job to do. I understand their frustration,” he said. “I’m not singleminded to think the only thing we ought to be paying attention to is preventing COVID. I understand there are health consequences to businesses not being open. There are people losing jobs, there are people who can’t pay their rent, there are schools not being open.” Pinter, who is the liaison between Adams County and the health department, has a theory about Douglas’ approach. “What he recognizes is behind every person’s question is a sincere concern,” Pinter said. “By taking their question seriously, he takes their concern seriously.” For Douglas, the reasoning behind his approach to tough questions is simple. “I like people. People that are kind of harsh critics, sometimes I can find a way to joke around with them or find some common ground,” he said. “I feel better behaving toward other people like that.” Nancy Jackson, an Arapahoe
County commissioner who was on Tri-County’s interview team when Douglas applied for the executive director position, said Douglas has always come across as someone who cares deeply for others. “I think they (the public) just dont see him as a person, they don’t see how thoughtful and how kind he is,” she said. “He’s not issuing public health orders just for the fun of it ... he is truly using all of his vast resources to do what he thinks is best for the community.” While Douglas doesn’t think he’s experienced as much vitriol as other colleagues of his across the country, he’s had plenty of angry emails. Last spring, his home address was shared online and, as a precaution, he put a stack of anatomy textbooks over the small window leading down to his basement to block the view into his home office. Douglas has also handled the politicization of some public health decisions using the strategy of being as science-based as possible, he said. “The more we can stick to that, the safer the ground we’re on,” he said. Before COVID Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Douglas grew up around medicine with his physician father. He studied English in college but later decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and attend medical school at Harvard University.
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Moms take on challenges, set priorities on self-care Managing jobs, teaching children at home primarily fell to mothers as schools and programs shut down BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As schools transitioned to online learning due to the pandemic last March, adults in many households had to make tough choices quickly. They had to decide who would stay home with the children. Who would oversee online learning and childcare, especially for children 12 and under? Studies show most of that responsibility fell on moms. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women ages 25-44 were three times as likely as men to stop working during the pandemic to address childcare needs. Kristin Orlowski, a UCHealth behavioral health expert in Highlands Ranch, said the data is not surprising. For moms, it is always about the children and taking care of them, she said. “Moms have been given the responsibility of handling the brunt of the work,” she said. “Dealing with that has been a real issue for a lot of moms this year. You have working moms and you have the single moms really taking on this heavy load.” Keeping careers intact For single mom Deborah Freeman, there was no deciding who would stay home. The responsibility to take care of her three daughters was solely on her shoulders. However, Freeman faced the added stress of maintaining a career and paying bills while making sure her daughters were meeting academic standards along with providing emotional support as needed. Freeman is the owner of the Just Between Friends (JBF) children’s consignment franchise in Douglas County. She holds two major sales events a year at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, which accounts for most of her annual income. After a divorce, Freeman invested in the franchise to make a living and be at home as much as possible with her children. With the spring show canceled in early April last year, Freeman said she was in limbo for weeks while seeking a center to accommodate the size of her event. She found a place in Lone Tree and moved the show to June. She made less money, had fewer consignors and fewer shoppers. “It was a real struggle because during a pandemic there is no way to understand consumer behavior,” Freeman said. “There was no information or data. You just had to rely on relationships you have formed over the past years.” Eight weeks later, Freeman hosted another sale, but like the last one, the revenue was down. Freeman said she is more optimistic about 2021 but still faces an uphill battle. She has scheduled an-
Shannon Eklund and her children found outdoor, safe activities to do during the pandemic as a way of getting out of the house. COURTESY PHOTO
COVID-19: ONE YEAR MARKER Part 1: In this report, mothers share how they navigated the past year during COVID-19 challenges and restrictions. In Part 2 next week, we will talk to students about how their routines with friends and schools changed drastically and how they adjusted.
As a fun project to do as a family, Jenna Jackson became known as the ‘Lunch Lady,’ producing a daily video on social media highlighting the homemade meals she made for 40 consecutive days for her family. COURTESY PHOTO
Deborah Freeman and her three daughters took the pandemic day by day, dealing with issues as they came up and found new, positive ways to bond. COURTESY PHOTO
other show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds this spring, but due to limited open dates, it falls on Easter weekend. Like 2020, Freeman said there is no way to predict consumer behavior. Serving on the board at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Freeman also hosts the annual Bumps and Babies event for expecting moms, which was canceled in 2020. Shannon Eklund, an executive assistant for the Town of Castle Rock, said she is proud of the career she built and did not want to consider giving it up. Knowing that more than a million moms had to leave careers and jobs in 2020 to take care of children is “heartbreaking,” she said. “It is interesting how much really falls on moms,” said the mother of three. “I worked so hard for so long
on my career. I am just glad to have had the support system around me that allowed me to keep going. Being a role model for my kids is super important.” Parker mom Jenna Jackson was nursing a brand-new, in-home fashion boutique business when the pandemic hit. The Parker resident said she did not want to give up the work she had been doing for more than two years, but started asking herself if she should continue. “I remember last March when everything was so scary,” said the mother of four. “I didn’t want to show clothes to people because I felt like there was way more important things happening in the world. I was trying to be respectful to people and deal with my family and home.” Eventually, Jackson said she
found out her online women’s fashion and accessories boutique was an outlet for other moms. “They wanted a distraction,” she said, “they wanted to shop while the kids ran around the house going crazy.” For Susan Nats in Highlands Ranch, she and her husband Tim had just opened a Tropical Smoothie franchise one week before the major shutdown. Nats, a mother of two high-school sons and two college-aged daughters, said she had to put her children to work to make sure the business survived through the first year of the pandemic. Nats said the need to keep the business running kept the family together and gave them all something to do. SEE MOTHERS, P8
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Home-school challenges If anyone was prepared for the challenges of homeschooling, it was Eklund. Her two teenage daughters and preschool son were in good hands as Eklund was homeschooled he entire childhood. “I grew up in the wood-burning heat of the mountains in Montana,” she said. “When the kids came home, I thought, ‘I got this.’ I am blessed to have good, patient, understanding kids.” From the start, Eklund said it was all about setting priorities, having structure and understanding boundaries. However, she joked there were still days where she was in a Zoom meeting while her 5-year-old son practiced ninja kicks loudly in the background. “With my preschooler, it was not about preparing him for Harvard,” Eklund said. “We made play dough, worked on the ABCs and numbers. With my daughters, we found hobbies and stayed focused on structure. I had been pushing for more autonomy with my kids anyway. This really helped that.” While her daughters adapted well to online learning, Freeman said there were still moments of depression, anxiety and stress for each of them, which range in age between 11 and 14. “For us, it was very much a one day at a time situation,” she said. “We had some missed milestones and missed moments. We just had to find a way to continue.”
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March 25, 2021M Jackson said last spring when schools were canceled, the teachers tried their best, but virtual learning was not organized well for all her children, which range in age between 7 and 16. “I essentially had a kindergarten dropout,” Jackson joked. “At 6 years old, he was just too little. My kids struggled online. They made it through, but a lot of (the curriculum) was thrown together.” Jackson said in the fall, teachers had more time and virtual learning went a lot smoother. In organizing regular school days, Jackson said she created a program that became known as the “Lunch Lady,” posting videos of her cooking lunch each day on social media. The series became popular with family and friends as her kids started participating, creating meal lists and rating the homemade dishes. Jackson said she did a 40-day series of homemade lunches that pushed her family to eat together every day. “No matter what everybody was doing, they knew that noon every day was lunch time,” she said. A focus on self-care As the pandemic restrictions stayed intact through the summer, several moms said they started realizing the importance of self-care. Freeman said one day she got up and realized she had gained weight, rarely put on nice clothes and was hardly ever wearing makeup anymore. With a focus on herself, she began putting more effort into her appearance and lost 30 pounds. “I decided it was important to do something every day for myself,” she said. “I wanted to get more sleep. I wanted to get the energy to continue taking on whatever comes. I became very cognizant that just because my kids were home, I did not have to do everything. I knew I couldn’t fall into the trap of always trying to be super mom.” Jackson said it was all about alone time. She realized months into the pandemic that it was OK to make dad cook dinner while she spent hours relaxing in a warm bath. Orlowski said while 2020 posed a lot of mental-health challenges for all family members, she is not surprised moms figured out how much their own care mattered in a year that posed a lot of challenges. “This year changed a lot of our lives and mothers started realizing that self-care matters,” she said. “Without self-care, moms can’t take care of all of those around them. Without true self-care, especially in a pandemic, it can lead to serious burn out.” By mid-summer, Eklund said she became very aware that selfisolation can be a good thing. With a sister nearby, Eklund co-isolated with her, providing breaks and relieving each other when needed. “I realized it is important to put a priority on myself,” she said. “The cards for me were stacked nicely. Not for a lack of trying — that’s for darn sure.” Positives in a year of negatives In the end, Jackson said she loved having her family home every day. She loved the closeness the
The Eklund children, Ylina, Nani and Quentin, sport masks while practicing safety COURTESY PHOTOS protocols during the pandemic.
Jenna Jackson is surrounded by her four children and husband. The group grew closer over the last year, quarantining together during COVID, Jackson said.
year brought with family nights, cooking lunches and being together. She also loved the slowdown. “Before we had the shutdown, we were constantly going,” she said. “We were driving kids to school, taking them to athletics. I really did enjoy the break from all of it.” Orlinski said it is important for moms to take away the good parts of the year. It is also good to learn some of those lessons and instead of just forgetting them and going back to old habits, to consider carrying some of those new routines forward. Freeman said she did more projects with her daughters, noting that a lot of it involved painting the bathroom three or more times, or designing a mural on the glass doors. Together time became important during the pandemic. Freeman
said she got back to having family dinners to talk about the day, laugh and enjoy each other’s company. “It may not have been a perfect dinner, but it was perfect as long as we were having dinner together,” she said. “I worked on being present. It is still a struggle. Really, it was a struggle as a single mom even before COVID. On any given day, you feel like one of your kids is getting the short end of the stick.” Eklund said she was already close with her son and daughters and the pandemic helped that continue. “We have always been able to just find a way,” she said. “What works for one may not work for the other. I have been lucky all around. If it seemed like we needed to just get out of the house, I grabbed my computer, and we went to the park. It was super fun.”
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During those early years, Douglas thought he’d be a primary care doctor. As a resident at the University of Washington, Douglas began his path in internal medicine and primary care. “About halfway through that I looked around and the people that seemed to be doing the most fun stuff were infectious disease (doctors),” he said. He went on to study the herpes virus for a few years and then moved to Denver to work for the city’s department of health. There, he led the sexually transmitted disease control program for almost 20 years. During the same period, he worked in several other capacities in the city, including as an attending physician at Denver General Hospital. In 2003, Douglas went to work with the CDC, where he directed the national division of STD prevention. After seven years in that role, he spent another three years as the Chief Medical Officer at the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention. “I spent a lot of time trying to promote the concept of sexual health,” he said. In 2013, he was offered the role of executive director at Tri-County.
“This was an opportunity to do public health at the trenches level which ended up for me being completely, incredibly fascinating,” he said. While the health department dealt with some infectious diseases before the pandemic, they also focused on mental health, substance abuse, nutrition, the environment, housing, chronic diseases and more, Douglas said. “It was sort of like gosh, every day is like being a freshman in college,” he said. “Every time I’d ever hear a story on the radio or in the paper, I would always ask … is there something we should be doing? And that’s been a fantastically fun thing.” A father of four — not including he and his wife’s new puppy named Gus — and grandfather to seven, Douglas said his biggest personal hit has been losing the ability to see three of his grandchildren who live in Montreal, Canada. Going forward, Douglas sees the vaccine as the best bet for overcoming this pandemic, he said. As the situation improves, he’s looking forward to traveling to see grandkids, planning a road trip or bike trip with his wife and getting together with friends and family face-to-face, he said. “We’re going to get out of this,” he said. “We’re going to get, I think, back to almost normal life.”
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Backers of the equity policy said it will improve how the district supports people of all backgrounds, and further promote diversity, inclusion and representation in the system. One district employee wrote that the proposal made them feel safer and more included. “And it makes me really happy for our students because they’ll benefit from all of us being more aware, more inclusive, and less accepting of bias, shame and discrimination,” said one writer. The policy aims to ensure students and employees across identities — such as a person’s race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability — have what they need to attain or deliver education. The proposal vows to create “a targeted system” to identify any inequities in the district in order to correct them. It says the district will not condone issues such as systemic racism, discrimination or the “myth of meritocracy.” The district’s Equity Advisory Council, a group of staff, parents, students and community members, drafted the policy last year as anti-racist and social justice protests flared throughout nation. Locally, past and current Black students and employees have reported numerous instances of
‘Every time we try to tackle something like just having a conversation around race, people perceive that immediately as polarization.’ Ishmeet Kalra, district parent, volunteer for the Equity Advisory Council racism or racial insensitivity in schools, and a lack of inclusion in curriculum. They also called on the district to foster better diversity among staff, particularly within leadership. In recent school board meetings, parents of special education students have raised concerns about their children’s access to or quality of education in the district. Then this month a Douglas County mother and the ACLU sued the district because school resource officers handcuffed and charged a boy with autism. School board President David Ray was not immediately available for comment regarding next steps for the policy. He provided a statement through a spokeswoman in response to an interview request about public comment. “It would be premature for me to react to public reaction until the collection of all comments has been completed (3/19/21),” Ray said. “The board is scheduled to have a work session on this topic at 5 p.m. prior to our regular meeting on March 23.”
Fears about reform Multiple people opposed to the equity policy rebuked it as racist toward white people or antiwhite and linked it to the movement called Critical Race Theory, a frequent source of contention among conservatives. “This proposed new form of racism against whites should not be tolerated in DCSD or anywhere else,” one writer stated. One person said schools should not teach children to “mindlessly blame a particular race for all of the ills of society. We should also teach our kids about all of American history. Our country had some flaws, but also had some truly great moments (we ended slavery).” A third person outlined ethnic demographic data for the predominantly white community and said the policy “should be focused on the equity of the majority who pay the bills for education.” “While empathy and equality are admirable traits, the school’s job is to teach the subject matter
that benefits the majority of students,” the individual wrote. Several people took exception to the policy calling meritocracy a myth, something the Douglas County Republican Party also described as disturbing in a recent blog post about the policy. Meritocracy refers to people achieving success through their abilities and talents and not through their class, privilege or wealth. Public commenters asked if the district would begin teaching students that hard work does not help them reach goals. “The only group that does not benefit in that system are the lazy,” a public commenter wrote. Numerous people asked if the policy would affect which sports teams and restrooms transgender students can access. “Will a transgender student be required to register is (sic) a transgender in order to enter bathrooms of their non-birth gender, or play sports in their non-gender sport,” one person asked, “or can any student decide how they want to identify on any given day?” In one critic’s words, the equity policy is “a monumental waste of time.” They echoed fears expressed throughout public comment — that if adopted, the policy would result in widespread restructuring or reform of education in DCSD, ushering in curriculum about topics like white privilege and gender fluidity. SEE EQUITY, P11
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Hope for a more supportive system Grassroots groups and equity advocates see the policy differently. District parent Ishmeet Kalra called the policy a “first step to fixing the system.” Kalra served as a volunteer for both the Equity Advisory Council, which drafted the policy, and work groups that helped write the district’s strategic plan, which brought forth initiatives like No Place For Hate. She’s long wanted to see more equity for students who are not the ethnic or racial majority in the district, she said. After George Floyd’s death, she wrote then-superintendent Thomas Tucker and board members to say the predominantly white school district “must do more.” “We need to go beyond condemning racism,” she said. The two most common concerns she’s heard about the policy are its stance on meritocracy and a general opposition to education systems focusing on equity instead of equality, she said. “When we are debating ‘equality’ versus ‘equity,’ there is this fear,” she said, “if we extend resources to these kids than my kids will have less.” People customize homes, cars,
“This so-called ‘equity’ policy addresses no real problem in DougCo schools (one would think there must be a rampant racism, prejudice, injustice, etc., etc., etc., in our community to justify such a comprehensive make-over of our school system),” an individual said. In the party’s blog post, Douglas County Republicans called the proposed policy “troubling,” along with the district’s use of No Place For Hate, an anti-bullying and anti-racism program offered by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Douglas County Republican Chairman Stu Parker could not be reached for comment. “Douglas County residents agree that we want great, welcoming schools,” the post reads. “However, the Douglas County School District is trying to achieve these goals in misguided ways.” The policy places too great an emphasis on people’s differences, the post said, despite having some “positive elements.” The policy, the blog post said, “implies that their identities dictate what they’re currently capable of achieving, and that reforming systems and curricu-
bikes, so Kalra asks, why not customize education as well? “That means that your kid is also getting that custom treatment,” she said. Kalra also supports describing meritocracy a myth. The COVID-19 crisis provides a perfect analogy for how a lack of support for minority or underrepresented groups affects those students’ education, she said. She urged people concerned by that line in the policy to consider how barriers to learning during the pandemic affected their children. “How many of those parents have felt helpless? How many of those parents have felt anger and frustration? Now, how many of those parents are blaming their kids for not living up to their potential this year,” she said. “How many of them are telling their kids, ‘Just pull yourselves up by your bootstraps.’” Another district parent, Nara Altmann, started a group called the Equity Growth Zone after Floyd’s death. The group has held nearly 40 weekly meetings to date, gathering at first to discuss advocating for racial equity in the community at large. Focus shifted to supporting the district and advocating for equi-
table cultures in schools. Some members work for the district, and many others are district parents. Her goal is that the Equity Growth Zone gets community members of all backgrounds talking about racial equity, something the nation’s political climate makes difficult, she said. “Every time we try to tackle something like just having a conversation around race,” she said, “people perceive that immediately as polarization.” In a virtual February meeting, group members including Kalra and Altmann urged people to voice their support for the equity policy at board meetings and through the district’s website. One mother hoped it would boost cultural sensitivity among educators and counselors. Her daughter’s teacher “constantly confuses her with another Indian student,” she said, and as a student of color, she feels continual pressure to fit in. In feedback submitted online, supporters said they were encouraged to see district leadership focusing on the issue. “This policy isn’t about limiting, prohibiting, out (sic) encroaching on anyone’s beliefs,” one person wrote.
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Documentarians are manic about Titanic
he Titanic is a sunken scab that keeps getting picked on. There’s a new Titanic documentary. There will be a new one next year and the year after that and the year after that. I wish they would let her rest in peace, QUIET like Ethel Merman. DESPERATION New technologies explain how they continue to make new documentaries. Explaining why is different. In the first place, there has to be an audience. I guess there is. Apparently Craig Marshall there’s still enough Smith of a mystery about it, and everyone loves a mystery. One of the newer documentaries showed the ocean emptied like a bathtub, leaving the Titanic’s carcass easier to see like the desert bones of a goat. I wish I had millions to throw away at a sunken ocean liner. It was foggy. The captain refused
to slow down. There were icebergs. The invincible Titanic sunk. There were reasonable and conclusive explanations. Weren’t there? Apparently not. One documentary was titled “The Titanic’s Final Mystery.” If only it were. What more can we learn? Tons, apparently. The scenes I like best are the ones in the control rooms when men and women sit around pensively while very expensive deep water diving subs and cameras plunge into the darkness to see what really happened to this unsinkable ship that sank. Look: Those bolts weren’t fastened properly. Look: The speedometer wasn’t working. Look: Someone forgot to turn on the iceberg detector. What do you get when you cross the Atlantic on the Titanic? About halfway. What kind of lettuce did they serve on the Titanic. Iceberg. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers on board, more than 1,500 died. One who survived, Molly Brown, and her
wealthy husband James, moved from Leadville into a $30,000 mansion on Pennsylvania Street in Denver. It’s now a museum. An abysmal movie, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” starring Debbie Reynolds, was released in 1964. It’s a musical, if that helps. Another documentary? Oh, why not? Men, and women, with money have to spend it on something. It might as well be on a sunken ship instead of college scholarships. If only the Titanic could talk and put an end to all of this. I think it would say two words, “Slow down.” Other ships in the area sat for the night. But Captain Smith was intent. He said, “Nothing can catch her, nothing can touch my 409.” Trouble is, the ship’s iceberg scanning technology consisted of two young men without binoculars. One, Frederick Fleet, 25, survived. He died at the age of 77 (cause of death: suicide by hanging). Fleet testified, “We could have seen it a bit sooner” if they had been issued binoculars.
Incomprehensible, isn’t it? The largest ship afloat relied on two lookouts keeping their eyes peeled. The Titanic was almost the length of three football fields. Binoculars, good ones, are $19.99. In 1912? Half that. Sometimes it takes a disaster for improvements to be made. Improvements in ocean crossing liner safety measures were instituted. If only Smitty had said, “Slow down. Let’s wait until morning, men.” If Fleet had been issued binoculars. If either or both had happened, the Titanic might be sitting pretty in Long Beach near the Queen Mary, open for tourists, serving high tea. If, if, if. Captain Smith’s last words: “Where’s all this water coming from?” Now, let that last joke sink in. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
You are tremendously amazing — and you should know it
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ne of the things that I have learned many years ago is that we should never assume, that at any given moment, the person we are speaking with or communicating with does not need a word of encouragement or appreciaWINNING tion. And whether we are in the same WORDS boat or not, receiving a little positive feedback never hurt any of us, has it? Just imagine for a moment that someone we work with, maybe a customer, or even a close friend whom we Michael Norton know and trust said to us, “I think that you are tremendously amazing.” My guess is that it would probably feel pretty good. That one statement, said in less than two seconds, could be a gamechanger to anyone who receives such an impactful message. Just like offering kindness, giving a well-deserved compliment costs us absolutely nothing. As a matter of fact, most times provid-
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ing sincere praise provides a huge return of appreciation, loyalty and trust. Notice the word sincere. When we share with someone our gratitude for their friendship, guidance, service or presence in our lives, it must be because we are truly grateful and because they are tremendously amazing. Try it. Send someone a text, an email, or even give them a call and just say something like, “I really am so grateful for you, and I just wanted to tell you that I think you are tremendously amazing.” The next time a server or anyone providing a service does an outstanding job, try sharing the same thing, “Thank you for your help, I think you are tremendously amazing.” Again, it only takes a few seconds and costs nothing. This is also something to absolutely share with a customer. Letting customers know that they are appreciated is always a best practice. And when customers are made to feel valued as individuals, loyalty will likely follow. It is estimated that 690 million people go to bed on an empty stomach, hungry each night. This is a
very sad statistic and something that many people and organizations are trying to do something about. Ending hunger is an awesome cause and an incredible opportunity for even more of us to help the fight against hunger if we can. Here’s the thing, it has also been said that as many people that there are in the world who go to bed hungry each night for something to eat, there are more than twice that number who go to bed each night hungry for a word of hope and encouragement. The solution to that problem seems so much easier to solve, doesn’t it? Just tell someone close to you that they are tremendously amazing. And if saying tremendously amazing still seem a little long, try doing what we do in our business, we tell our team, our customers, and our partners that they are “Tramazing.” We have fun as it becomes contagious, and everyone jumps in to let those they work with that they are “Tramazing.” Maybe giving kudos and acknowledging appreciation is something that is already happening
and being done consistently in our personal and professional lives. If so, that is wonderful, and you are already tremendously amazing, or “Tramazing.” However, if a demonstration of gratitude, respect and love can be achieved through just a few spoken or written words, why wouldn’t we say or write something that could bring another person the feeling that what they do and who they are is so very much appreciated? How about you? Are there people in your life who are going to bed hungry for a word of hope and encouragement? Or are you already lifting up those around you and letting them know how special and appreciated they are? Either way, I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can let others around us know that they are tremendously amazing, or “Tramazing,” 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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New position in DA’s office aims to repair community trust BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A new position created in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is “a direct response” to calls for social justice and criminal justice reform seen throughout the nation in 2020, DA John Kellner says. Kellner hired Aurora Ogg as the new district’s new community engagement director. She most recently worked as an assistant to Mayor Mike Coffman in Aurora and previously directed community outreach for Coffman when he served in Congress. Ogg started in February. “What I learned, especially last
summer, is people want transparency,” Kellner said. “Especially when it comes to policing and prosecution.” While campaigning, the first-term DA promised audits of the Ogg district, more publicly available data, and community town halls to address social issues in the district. The community engagement director will be responsible for identifying “groups that may have been underserved in the past,” and getting office staff into the community, he said. Part of the focus will be educating people on what happens in
the courtroom, but “part of it is listening and trying to learn what are the issues that we are directly impacting in a particular community.” Ogg will also organize community advisory groups the office plans to launch. Those committees might focus on issues including juvenile criminal justice, immigration and a general citizens group. “I think we have an obligation to connect with the community,” Kellner said. “Even outside times of crisis. Too often the community’s connection with the DA is on somebody’s absolute worst day.” Ogg answered questions by email. She said stepping into the new role feels like a natural transi-
tion with her past experience at the federal and municipal level. Ogg said her career working outside the justice system will help her understand perspectives of people unfamiliar with the role of a district attorney and how it affects their daily life. “I think the voices we heard loud and clear last summer have always been there, they just didn’t have the same momentum and they weren’t always heard,” she said. “It’s never going to be easy to fashion a criminal justice system that everyone is satisfied with. I feel like part of my job is to make sure that DA Kellner’s constituents are at the table when those conversations are taking place.”
the healthiest County in Colorado for the past four consecutive years … data demonstrates that Douglas County’s public health needs are very different from the other two Counties served by the Tri-County Health Department.” We’re doing great! Why would the county commit additional resources to replicate what we already have? While not privy to the “data,” I’m confident DougCo health needs aren’t much different than residents of other counties. Second: The county commissioners decided “… to evaluate and seek a different solution to public health services delivery for a County this size….” DougCo is the smallest of the TCHD collective with 23% of the combined 1.5M population. Our $2.5M share of the $11M county contributions funds disease control and prevention, environmental monitoring, health inspections, emergency preparedness and other services. A cut-and-run, strike-out-on-ourown approach is hardly efficient or good management of tax dollars. Our commissioners should abandon this exercise and not make government duplicative and larger than necessary. Janet Burda Highlands Ranch
counterparts, have been in-person the majority of the school year. A better comparison is to look at what other major metro school districts are doing and that shows they are all offering very similar neighborhood high school options. If Douglas County desires highquality public schools that attract
and retain the best teachers and staff, we must stop the divisive attacks on school board members who are dedicated, unpaid volunteers. Fortunately, Mr. Ormond’s $262,000 investment in his failed recall attempt did not pay off. Laura Mutton Highlands Ranch
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR American Rescue Plan needed The American Rescue Plan is big. Real big. $1.9 trillion. With millions of people unemployed or underemployed, schools trying to reopen safely, and lines for food banks extending around blocks, this is a time for big solutions to big challenges. America’s challenges will not resolve through inaction, especially when a thousand people a day are dying from COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan includes billions of dollars to administer and distribute vaccines, diagnose infections, and purchase testing supplies and protective equipment. There are also funds for hospitals, public health agencies, and biomedical research. During a global pandemic, our communities and healthcare workers need resources. The American Rescue Plan also aggressively targets the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic. Families and individuals will get help through direct payments, as will those who remain unemployed. Small business loans, emergency rental assistance, and grants for restaurants are included to boost the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resources. An expansion of the child tax credit will lift tens of millions of children out of poverty. Emergency health coverage will be given to those who have slipped through the cracks of a system badly in need of repair. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and congressional leadership has developed an ambitious piece of legislation. It’s big. It’s comprehensive. It responds to a crisis. This is the kind of action we need to deliver relief for working people. Erik Clarke Denver Health plan is ill-advised What a year it’s been, and those pesky masks have been the root of so much conflict. July’s Tri-County Health mask mandate provoked Douglas County commissioners to initiate withdrawal from TCHD and pursue the county’s own health agency. Recent actions continue the county’s relationship with TCHD through 2022 while a review of independent options occurs. Two statements in the 1/25/2021 DougCo website post on this issue are worthy of comment. First: DougCo has “… been named
Recall full of misleading claims Claims that it was the failed recall that opened DCSD secondary doors for full in-person learning are completely false. They, along with comments comparing neighborhood secondary schools to private and charter schools, were made with little to no understanding of how the district operates. Nate Ormond clearly never understood the district’s goal to return secondary students to full-time, in-person learning as soon as it was safe to do so. This goal, first stated back in August, is now planned for March, as a result of the successful vaccination of teachers and staff, not because of Mr. Ormond’s recall. Comparing neighborhood schools to private and charter schools is disingenuous. Private and charter schools can control their enrollment and class sizes, while neighborhood schools cannot. It is much easier to socially distance students at Valor where the student-to-teacher ratio is half of nearby Mountain Vista. Mr. Ormond conveniently forgot to give credit to neighborhood elementary schools which, like their charter
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ne year after Colorado’s governor announced a stayat-home order and drastically changed life throughout the state, the coronavirus still dictates the way Coloradans approach having fun and spending time with loved ones. But as COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen in parts of the Denver metro area and beyond — and as more Coloradans line up for vaccine shots — the natural question residents may ask is: What’s still off limits? What can be done safely? One year after a spring unlike any other, many Coloradans may be raring to turn the page and make new memories. Here’s a look at how to take part in common spring pastimes with an eye toward keeping yourself and those near you safe. Road trips Colorado’s vast expanse and varied scenery lend themselves to few things better than taking road trips. In the pandemic’s early stages in Colorado, state officials recommended that travel for recreation be limited to a person’s own community, such as their county of residence, or traveling no more than about 10 miles. The state public-health department isn’t urging that guidance now, but it advises being mindful of the restrictions in different areas. “We know Coloradans love the outdoors, and we encourage them to enjoy what the state has to offer,” the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which takes questions for the health department, said in a statement. “Coloradans should check with the restrictions in the counties they are visiting to ensure they are in compliance during their stay.” Checking the county government’s website for the area you’re visiting can be a quick, informative step. The state also maintains a map showing each county’s COVID19 restriction status, along with a chart of what each status means, at covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19-dial-dashboard. Traveling in cars with nonhousehold members can increase your risk of contracting COVID-19, a page on the state’s COVID-19 page from June says. Yard, house parties Colorado’s guidance on backyard or indoor parties differs based on whether people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “For those who have completed their vaccination, the (federal) CDC has provided guidance on what activities are acceptable,” the state information center said in the
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statement. “Individuals who are not vaccinated should limit gatherings, follow local recommendations, wear masks and physically distance.” The federal guidance is located at tinyurl.com/CDCvaccinatedguid-
ance. A less-talked-about aspect of Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions lately was the limit on personal gatherings. The state’s COVID-19 dial is the set of restrictions counties must
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follow based on the local spread of the virus. The system also affects capacity at restaurants, other businesses, indoor and outdoor events, and other settings. Among the dial’s six levels, blue is the second-least restrictive. Purple, the most restrictive level, is a stay-at-home order. Nearly the whole state was operating under the blue or yellow levels as of mid-March. Some Denverarea counties had progressed to blue by then, but others were still in yellow. But the personal gatherings restriction had been the same across blue, yellow and orange — the middle levels. The state had allowed up to 10 people from no more than two households, although it’s the type of regulation where officials generally must rely on voluntary compliance. On March 19, Colorado released a draft of the latest revisions to the COVID-19 dial, which included changes that would do away with the limit on personal gatherings. The proposed update — dubbed “dial 3.0” — was to take effect on March 24. “There is no longer a state limit on personal gathering sizes,” the state public-health department said in a news release announcing the update. “The state will follow (federal) CDC’s guidance on personal gatherings. The CDC still strongly recommends avoiding larger gatherings and crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Prom The end of the school year means prom, a topic that comes with added anticipation after a spring of online-only schooling last year. SEE SPRING, P15
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Colorado’s public-health department offers painstakingly detailed guidance for prom, saying the rite should follow the state’s indoor and outdoor events restrictions. For counties in level yellow, for indoor unseated events, the COVID-19 dial restrictions allow 50% capacity or 50 people without using the state’s social distancing space calculator (or up to 100 with the calculator), whichever is fewer. See the calculator at covid19. colorado.gov/distancingcalculator. For outdoor unseated events in yellow counties, the dial allows 50% capacity or 175 people, whichever is fewer. See restrictions for other settings and other levels at
covid19.colorado.gov/data/ covid-19-dial-dashboard. A public health order formally outlines how the dial system works. See that at tinyurl.com/DialPublicHealthOrder. “All in-person events are required to follow capacity limits guidance for indoor and outdoor events; however, we highly recommend that schools consider hosting these events outdoors when possible,” the state’s prom guidance document says. The prom-specific guidance adds: “Consider two or more timed events to allow greater spacing while still allowing full participation.” It also suggests assigning students to groups, or “pods,” of no more than 10. “While at prom, attendees are allowed to be less than 6 feet from members within their designated pod but must remain at least 6 feet
away from separate pods,” the guidance says. Asked whether the prom guidance carries the force of a public health order, the state information center said: “Schools organizing proms must follow indoor and outdoor event guidance, as well as restaurant guidance if food is served, and those parameters are outlined in public health orders. Other portions of the guidance are not outlined in a public health order but are highly recommended.” See the prom document at tinyurl.com/ColoradoPromGuidance. Air travel, public transit Colorado listed airline travel as having “medium to higher” risk in a page of guidance online from June. “Check airlines and airports for their policies and procedures about
COVID-19,” the state’s page reads. “Check restrictions in the place you are traveling to.” The page also suggests bringing hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes and says to “consider what you would do if you became ill while you are away.” “The risk may increase as more people become comfortable traveling,” the page adds. The site also recommends checking policies about canceling due to crowded flights where social distancing is not possible. Visit the CDC’s travel website for more information at tinyurl.com/CDCtravelguidance. “Public transit can put you in close contact with others and increase your risk,” the state’s page says. Swimming In settings for swimming,
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“it’s not the water; it’s the other people” that bring the risk, the state’s page says. “It may be hard to maintain distance in common areas; it may be challenging for other swimmers to wear masks even when out of the water,” the page adds. The page suggests strategizing ways to avoid common areas and maintain distance, along with wearing a face mask when possible and bringing an extra mask in case one gets wet. Camping The section for camping says, of course, that COVID-19 risk is lowest if you camp with your household contacts. “Plan well to avoid unanticipated stops and interactions,” the page says. “Respect the community and follow local guidelines and restrictions.”
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MCA Denver reaches quarter-century mark Several exhibitions available for viewing now as museum passes milestone BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In 1996, Denver philanthropist Sue Cannon teamed up with Marina Graves, Mark Sink, Dale Chisman, Lawrence Argent and others in the arts community to create a home for a 21st-century museum, one that would present art and events — world-class exhibits and lectures and parties in central Denver. Things started with a renovated Sakura Fish Market for seven years while they looked for the right spot for a permanent home; were given a lot at 19th and Delgany; hired young British architect David Adjaye (who is now Sir David Adjaye) and opened a new museum in 2007, directed by Cindy Payton. The building itself offers a distinctive experience that surrounds the ongoing changing exhibits of contemporary art. In 2009, Adam Lerner was appointed director and brought a sense of humor to programming as well as imaginative exhibits. The MCA became a popular spot for evening events in addition to serious exhibits. In August 2019, Nora Burnett
Abrams was appointed the new Mark G. Falcone director of MCA Denver, after joining MCA as curator in 2010. “She has played a major role in conceiving, establishing and implementing the museum’s curatorial vision and has cultivated exceptional partnerships with artists, community members, lenders, donors and the national and international arts community,” we are told in an anniversary release. Perhaps some of our readers have yet to discover this inviting spot in Denver — we hope you will want to get acquainted ... Three new exhibits are open: “Keith Haring: Grace House Mural”; “Jaime Carrejo: Waiting”; and “Colorado in the Present Tense: Narkita Gold; Rick Griffith; Nathan Hall and Maia Ruth Lee.” Gold’s exhibit is called “Black in Denver,” and includes a wall filled with strong portraits of local people she wants to recognize. It “investigates identity, specifically in a small black community.” Carrejo’s “Waiting” is an installation that “explores the relationship between confinement and duration, through layers of Southwestern symbolism, mid-century design and objects from his own domestic space.” He is a Denverbased artist and faculty member at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. Haring’s “Grace House Mural” features, for the first time since
Artist Narkita Gold poses at her “Black in Denver” exhibit at MCA Denver.
it was created, a site-specific painting executed in 1983/84 for a Catholic youth center in Manhattan, with 13 panels and additional ephemera, including an original plaque, two doors and a mailbox. Haring’s graphic style continued to communicate in large public murals that followed in this mode. “Grace House Mural” was designed specifically to inspire and elevate the spirits of some of New York’s at-risk teens and includes some of his most iconic motifs: “Radiant Baby,” “Barking Dog”
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and dancing figures. The work was created with oil-based paint on a cement wall. MCA Denver is open at 1485 Delgany St., with general admission tickets, Tuesday from 1-7 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday from noon to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reserve tickets by calling 303-298-7554 or going to mcadenver.org. The rooftop Cafe Oasis is open and all food and drink must be consumed on the rooftop at present.
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Bars open after long haul The anticipated opening of bars in level-blue counties comes after nearly a year straight of remaining closed for in-person service. Bars that function with a full-service kitchen or provide food from a licensed retail food establishment, such as a neighboring restaurant or food truck, were able to open along with restaurants as of May 27, according to a state fact sheet. But others remained closed to the public. On June 18, the state announced bars could open at 25% occupancy or 50 patrons, whichever is less. That change also included other drinking establishments, such as breweries, distillery pubs and clubs. What followed was a quick reversal: Just 12 days after allowing bars and nightclubs to open in-person service, a concerning uptick in COVID-19 cases fueled by young Coloradans prompted state officials to close the establishments again. Now, under the March 19 proposed changes, bars could open in level blue at 25% capacity or 75 people, whichever is fewer. Most counties are in blue, including some in the Denver metro area. For a map that shows each county’s dial level and what restrictions apply to each level, see covid19.colorado.gov/ data/covid-19-dial-dashboard. See a chart of the proposed restrictions at tinyurl.com/NewColoradoDialRestrictions. The opening of bars and other
relaxations of the dial restrictions come at a time when COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to have plateaued — and possibly begun to rise — after months of decline. COVID-19 test-positivity rates also recently ticked up after months of general decline. Personal gatherings A less-talked-about aspect of Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions lately is the limit on personal gatherings. The restriction is the same across blue, yellow and orange — the dial’s middle levels. The state allows up to 10 people from no more than two households, although it’s the type of regulation where officials generally must rely on voluntary compliance. The dial 3.0 changes would do away with that limit. “There is no longer a state limit on personal gathering sizes,” the state public-health department said in the news release. “The state will follow (federal) CDC’s guidance on personal gatherings. The CDC still strongly recommends avoiding larger gatherings and crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Changes to level blue Retail, offices and “noncritical” manufacturing in level blue could open to 75% capacity, up from 50% previously. Outdoor events in levels green and blue would no longer have capacity restrictions. Counties may choose to implement restrictions on outdoor events at the local level, the news release said. Under the “dial 2.0” changes to Colorado’s restrictions on Feb. 6,
the state public-health department drastically eased the limits on incidence rates — rates of new cases — that allow counties to remain in certain levels of the dial. The arrival of the “dial 2.0” system had moved Denver metro counties down to level yellow from level orange. As of the Feb. 6 changes, counties qualify for level blue, in part, when they maintain enough days below 100 new cases per 100,000 people. A county’s number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people within one week is known as its incidence rate. The state announced even further changes on March 8 that included adding a new “disease incidence metric buffer.” The “buffer” change allowed counties to exceed their dial level’s incidence rate limit and still remain in the same level as long as counties do not exceed the minimum of the next dial level’s incidence rate by more than 15% for five consecutive days, according to a news release. 5-Star business update Under the dial 3.0 changes, 5-Star businesses in level blue could operate up to 60% capacity — not to exceed 50 people above the caps for restaurants and indoor events and 25 people above the cap for gyms. Colorado’s 5-Star State Certification Program allows businesses to operate with expanded capacity if they follow stepped-up COVID-19 safety protocols, generally letting businesses follow restrictions that are one level lower on the dial than they otherwise would be able to without certification. Read more about the program at tinyurl.com/
Colorado5-StarBusinessProgram. Businesses with 5-Star certification may not operate in the next lowest level below blue — level green — unless the county is formally in that level. Level green looser, easier to attain The dial 3.0 update would change the virus-spread metrics that counties need to meet to enter level green, making it easier for counties to achieve. The level a county qualifies for on the dial generally depends on the county’s rate of new cases, its percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive, and whether hospitalizations are increasing, stable or declining. Now, counties could apply for that “protect our neighbors” level if they have an incidence rate up to 35 cases per 100,000 people — up from 15 previously. Most restrictions in level green would be removed. Bars, gyms and indoor events would still need to adhere to a 50% capacity limit or a 500-person cap, whichever is fewer. Further opening in April The dial 3.0 changes may only matter for a few weeks — by midApril, the state public-health department intends to “move to a more local model, allowing local public health agencies to assume more control over capacity restrictions that are currently determined by the dial,” the news release said. On April 16, the dial would become guidance that counties can choose whether to adopt, according SEE DIAL, P20
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Blizzard was good news for water supplies Heavy snowfall brought Denver from below normal to well above BY HANNAH METZGER THE DENVER GAZETTE
As Colorado battles statewide drought conditions, the March 14-15 massive snowstorm brought a welcome boost to snowfall levels and water supplies. The storm dropped 19.7 inches of snow on Denver and 27.1 inches at the airport, according to the National Weather Service. Other parts of the state were hit even harder, with more than 40 inches in Aspen Springs, Buckhorn Mountain, Four Corners in Larimer County and Pingree Park. “Snowfall is mostly near to above normal now,” NWS said in a statement. “The recent snowstorm also increased the north-central Colorado snowpack, especially east of the Continental Divide.” Before the snowstorm, Denver’s snowfall total for the season was 32.7 inches, below the 38.8-inch average, according to NWS data. As of March 15, Denver’s snowfall total was at 59.8 inches, 1.54 times normal rates for this time of year. The March 14-15 snowstorm also pushed Boulder, Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, Waterdale and Wheat Ridge from below to above normal snowfall rates. However, on Colorado’s eastern plains, the impact of the storm is more mixed. Only Lindon and Woodrow were brought from below to above normal snowfall. Akron, Briggsdale and Crook were already above normal rates, and Holyoke, Leroy and Sedgwick remain below normal. Similarly, though the snowfall gave a much-needed boost to mountain snowpack, Colorado’s snow
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water is still falling short compared to previous years. Even including the weekend’s storm, Denver Water’s collection system is below average for snowpack in the upper Colorado River Basin, North Platte Basin and South Platte Basin at 88%, 96% and 97% respectively, according to NWS data. Despite this, Todd Hartman with Denver Water said the storm was still “a big victory” for water supplies in a Denver Water article. Hartman said the snowfall recharged soil moisture across the Denver metro area and was helpful in replenishing the Gross, Marston, Chatfield and Ralston reservoirs.
According to NWS data, snowfall at Gross Reservoir is still at only 77% of normal rates, but the storm did add 12 inches of snowfall. The snow was also unusually high in moisture content, which helped deliver one to two months of water to some areas of Colorado, Hartman said. Denver has recorded 4.24 inches of liquid this year, making it the city’s wettest start to a calendar year on record. “The weekend’s water results were like winning the first-round of March Madness,” Hartman said. “A nice thrill, but still a few wins short of a title.” Since Colorado is still recovering
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wide public health order that would take effect to continue limits on indoor unseated mass gatherings. It would “maintain public health guidelines for indoor, high-risk environments,” possibly at a limit of “50% (capacity) not to exceed 500 people,” the draft policy says. It appears that limit would apply to
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The Highlands Ranch Falcons (14-2, 8-1) are heading to the 2021 CHSAA 5A State Tournament Final Four for the 3rd time in the past five years. The Falcons defeated the Ralston Valley Mustangs (14-3, 7-1) 46-30 in a home game played on March 16. Highlands Ranch got off to a hot start thanks to an early 6-0 run sparked by junior power forward Alex Pirog, who scored the Falcons’ first seven points. While Pirog went to work in the paint, Ralston Valley failed to answer, missing their first six field goal attempts. Ralston Valley eventually answered with a McKenna Nichols floater to stop the Falcons’ run. Saya Sabus — who led Ralston Valley with nine points — added a pullup three pointer late in the frame to bring the Mustangs within striking distance, as they finished the first quarter down 11-9. Nevertheless, the Mustangs were unable to capitalize on their rally in the second frame. Pirog made a few key defensive stops and was able to keep Ralston Valley’s star point guard Sydney Bevington off the board in the second and held the Santa Clara commit to just six points in the game.
Highlands Ranch point guard Payton Muma looks for a rebound after defending a PHOTO BY RYAN DUNN Ralston Valley shot attempt.
Guard Katie Johanning added five points in the second quarter to give the Falcons a commanding 27-13 lead going into halftime. Any hope of a Mustangs comeback was dashed by an domineering third quarter showing from the Falcons, led by senior point guard and Gonzaga-bound Payton Muma. Muma, who finished with a gamehigh 22 points, made an acrobatic reverse layup through contact in the third quarter’s closing minutes and ended the frame with a decisive
step-back buzzer-beater to give the Falcons a 37-23 lead going into the fourth. “We weren’t getting a lot of points in the third quarter, so I knew that I had to do something,” said Muma. “Shoutout to my teammates for getting me open and getting me the ball. My mindset was to just drive it and try to get a foul. “For that shot, I knew there was only nine seconds left so I just went for it,” Muma said of her buzzerbeater.
The Falcons closed the game with a 9-7 fourth quarter punctuated by a catch-and-shoot three-pointer from Muma. The win sets up a Final Four matchup between Highlands Ranch and Valor on March 18, while Ralston Valley’s loss brings an end to the storied careers of the Mustangs’ senior class, which made the Great 8 three times in four years. “It was a good season,” said Ralston Valley Head Coach Jeff Gomer. “This group of seniors won a lot of games; three Great 8’s. I just wish it would have ended better for them.” Mustangs senior forward Alexia Zendejas said the loss signals the end of the road for a group that has been playing together since they were children. “It was an honor to play here,” said Zendejas. “It’s not where we wanted to end it, but we’ve all been playing together for a very long time. It still doesn’t feel real. We’ve played together since we were little.” Ralston Valley will graduate six seniors from this year’s team, leaving rising senior Sabus as the most experienced player on the Mustangs’ roster going into next year. Highlands Ranch lost to Valor Christian on 66-45 on March 18 in the State Tournament final four, ending their season.
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Valor retains hockey title in 5A BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COL ORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
George Gwozdecky has been coaching hockey for over 40 years including the past six at Valor Christian. He knows what it takes to win a game. On March 18 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Gwozdecky knew the Eagles had to shoot the puck at the net and force Fort Collins goalie Sam Simon to make saves. Valor did just that, holding a 49-19 advantage in shots on goal, and won its second straight Class 5A CHSAA state hockey championship with a 4-3 win over the previously undefeated Lambkins. The Eagles got three of their four goals from defensemen with Ryan Kayser scoring twice and Jameson Charles getting the game-winner with 2:36 remaining in the contest. Valor captured the state title last year with a five overtime, 1-0 win over Fort Collins that saw Simon tie a national record with 84 saves in the setback. “We needed our defensemen to be aggressive,” said Gwozdecky. “One of the things we knew we needed to do is get pucks to the net because of Simon. We had to create second chance opportunities. Fortunately some good shots went by him. “It was just one of those crazy nights. It was like the last shot wins. It certainly was an interesting game. I’m proud of these guys. Anytime you can win your last game of the season it’s a heck of an accomplishment. Considering they were defending the championship, that’s even tougher to do.” Fort Collins took a 1-0 lead in the first minute of the second period but the two goals by Kayser and one by Evan Pahos helped create a 3-3 tie which Charles ended with his hard shot off an assist from Ryder Price at the 14:34 mark. “We have kind of been in that position all year,” explained Kayser. “We give up the first goal but we know we are a better team deep down and we have more depth. “Our defensemen don’t really score that much but sometimes when you need it, you get three out of the four goals. Not bad. Two for me and my D partner got the gamewinner. There is nothing better than that.” Valor, which has gone 85-17-3 over the past five seasons, finished with a 12-2 record in this COVID 19 shortened season. “The school made a real strong commitment to the hockey program about getting ice time and being serious about hockey,” said Gwozdecky who was head coach at the University of Denver for 19 seasons. “I noticed that and that’s what intrigued me about the position. The first couple years were building years.” Pahos, who scored the game deciding goal in last season’s championship game, though he had tallied the 2021 title game-winning shot with 4:32 remaining in the game but the goal was waved off. “I thought we had the winner a few minutes earlier where kind of
Valor Christian won its second straight state hockey championship on March 18 in Loveland with a 4-3 win over Fort Collins. The PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON men in jerseys in the background are former Valor players.
Valor defenseman Jameson Charles (12) got the winning goal with 2:36 remaining in the game as the Eagles won back-toback state championships after a 4-3 victory over Fort Collins on March 18.
everybody in the building realized it was a goal but the guys that mattered waved it off,” added Gwozdecky. “The official told me the puck hit the cross bar post and came out. Then I asked him why did you blow the whistle and stop play? The puck is live on the ice. I got no answer. He just skated away.” Pahos did get the game winner in overtime as Valor downed Regis Jesuit, 3-2, in one of the semifinal games played March 16. Fort Collins went three overtimes before Nolan Williamson scored 27 seconds into the third extra session in a 3-2 semifinal victory over Chaparral.
Valor defenseman Ryan Kayser (4) scored two goals in the 4-3 state championship win over Fort Collins on March 18.
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Lutheran’s 6-foot-11-inch Baye Fall shoots a jump shot during the Class 3A boys basketball championship game at the Broadmoor World Arena. Lutheran defeated St. Mary’s, 72-56.
ThunderRidge players celebrate after defeating George Washington in the Class 5A boys championship game. PHOTOS BY JIM BENTON
ThunderRidge, Lutheran take boys hoops titles BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COL ORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
ThunderRidge used a second quarter surge to claim its first state basketball boys title in almost 20 years and Lutheran’s third quarter
performance domination in the Lions’ first Class 3A boys championship celebration as a Parker school. The Grizzlies (13-2) outscored George Washington 15-4 in the second quarter and went on to record to a 68-59 Class 5A victory on March
21 at the Broadmoor World Arena which was the first state championship since capturing back-to-back crowns in 2002 and 2003. Lutheran used a 12-0 run to start the third period and outscored the top-seed and previously unbeaten St.
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Law will give financial relief to Colorado schools Districts will receive funds that were expected before enrollment decline BY JASON GONZALES COLORADO SUN
Colorado school districts will get some financial relief under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on March 15. Under normal conditions, Colorado schools are funded based on enrollment. The legislation approved by Polis ensures Colorado school districts will receive the money they originally expected for the 2020-21 school year despite about 30,000 fewer students showing up, a 3.3% decline in enrollment. The law also sends millions to rural school districts to meet the unique needs of small and isolated schools. Lawmakers quickly approved the bill this year, which represents one of the first major pieces of education legislation to see Polis’ signature. Bill sponsor and Joint Budget Committee Vice Chair Rep. Julie McCluskie, a Dillon Democrat, said legislators are doing everything they can to put students, teachers, and parents at the center of the pandemic recovery. “This funding boost protects schools across our state from catastrophic budget cuts at the worst possible time,” McCluskie said in a news release. Every year, Colorado withholds millions from schools to pay for other priorities. Known as the budget stabilization factor, this amount grew to $1.2 billion this budget year due to major economic uncertainty last spring. The bill reduces that amount by $121 million. Colorado’s K-12 budget is about $7.2 billion. Colorado will also send an extra $60 million to school districts — $41 million to make up for lost local tax revenue and another $19 million to districts that saw particularly large enrollment declines or that
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed bills March 15 designed to give financial aid FILE PHOTO to Colorado school districts.
experienced a notable decrease in the number of students living in poverty. Education officials don’t believe child poverty really declined. Instead, they think fewer families filled out paperwork for federal lunch subsidies because schools didn’t require them this year. For that reason, lawmakers decided to maintain funding based on previous student counts. Rural districts will receive an additional $25 million from a new nicotine tax approved by voters in November. House Education Chair Barbara McLachlan, a Durango Democrat, said in the news release that lawmakers recognized that teachers and students have been some of the hardest hit by the pandemic. “Building back stronger means making sizable investments in education and working to give our schools the funding they need to get back on track and start bridging the COVID education gap,” McLachlan said. Colorado lawmakers are also working on complex tax changes that could bring in more money for K-12 over time. Meanwhile, Colorado schools also expect to see a major infusion of money from the American Rescue Plan, 20% of which must be used to make up for lost learning time during the pandemic. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. Used by permission. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com.
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moved to the Parker campus. ThunderRidge (13-2) has a history of excellent teams and prevailed 66-64 in overtime over top-seed and undefeated Cherry Creek in the semifinals before reaching the finals to claim the school’s fifth state basketball championship. “It means the world to win it,” said ThunderRidge coach Joe Ortiz after the victory. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about that. It ended with a storybook finish. We’ve been to eight other final fours, five other finals so, yeah, it’s nice.” The Grizzlies were tied after the first period against the Patriots who had split a pair of games against ThunderRidge during the regular season. They opened the second stanza with an 8-0 run and outscored GW 15-4 during the eight minutes. Jackson Brennan, who finished with 11 points, had six points during the second period surge. “We were on a dry spell and came here to break it,” said Jason Simental who had 16 points in ThunderRidge’s balanced offensive attack. Nolan Marold, a 6-foot-6 senior, paced the Grizzlies with a double double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Tommy Apodaca was the ringleader for Lutheran with nine of his game-high 22 points coming in the third quarter when the Lions started with a 12-0 run and outscored the Pirates 25-5 to take command of the game. Lutheran trailed 27-24 at halftime. “We just knew we needed to apt up
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our pressure and take control,” said Apodaca. “They are a great defensive team to we had to control it and make our shots. I could feel it in the third quarter. My ankle was hurting real bad but I had to come out and do what the team needed. “Once we got into a flow we knew we had it and knew they were not going to be able to stop us.” Lions coach Bill Brandsma could fee the change in the second half. “We had to control tempo and not
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turn the ball over and we didn’t do a good job of that in the first half,” said Brandsma. “We talked at halftime we had to finish when we go to the rim. We were up six or eight in the first half and they came back and took the lead. For us the second half was about owning the ball and not turning it over. It was a weird season. Six weeks ago, I said. ‘God, the outcome is in your hands’. I just coached these guys and this just capped it off.” Apodaca made five of nine three-
point shots and was one of four Lutheran players in double figures. Mamadou Sow, a 6-8 senior, had 16 points and a double double with 10 rebounds. Sam Hoops had 12 points and 10 rebounds while 6-11 sophomore Baye Fall, who had the defensive assignment against St. Mary’s top scorer and point guard Sam Howery, added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Howery had 20 points to pace St. Mary’s.
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals Adoption / Guardianship Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: HARPER HALULA, D.O.B.: 05/01/2018; ALEXIS HALULA, D.O.B.: 03/26/2015; MELODY MOREIKO, D.O.B.: 06/27/2008; Children, And concerning: DANIELLE HALULA, D.O.B.: 09/06/1991, Mother; NATHAN HALULA, D.O.B.: 11/27/1991, Father to Alexis and Harper; STEPHEN MOREIKO, D.O.B.: 05/14/1988, Father to Melody; Respondents, And Judy and Andrew Halula, Paternal Grandparents, Special Respondents. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 Lori Kennedy, #53479 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lkennedy@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 20JV205 DIVISION 8
DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019. TO: STEPHEN MOREIKO, D.O.B.: 05/14/1988 TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. Return of Service, Adjudication for Respondent Father’s, and Permanency Planning Hearing have been set for March 29, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. in Division 8, Douglas County District Court. All parties shall participate by phone at 720-4376180, extension 75591#, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD. You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert
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witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2019, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: March 18, 2021 /s/ Lori Kennedy Lori Kennedy, #53479 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 938926 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press Public Notice DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, STATE OF COLORADO 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO Douglas County, CO 80109 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: JASHANI CLARK, D.O.B.: 12/20/2003; Child, And concerning: ASHLEY JONES, D.O.B.: 1/23/1986; Mother; JOHN DOE, Father; Respondents,
JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT THEREBY ADJUDICATING YOUR CHILD AS A DEPENDENT OR NEGLECTED CHILD.
GERMAINE JONES, D.O.B.: 2/18/1985; Step-Father, Special Respondent. Attorney for Department: John Thirkell, #13865 R. LeeAnn Reigrut, #28833 Angela Borkowski, #50088 4400 Castleton Ct. Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 814-5326 Fax: (303) 479-9259 jthirkel@douglas.co.us lreigrut@douglas.co.us aborkowski@douglas.co.us CASE NUMBER: 21JV32 DIVISION 8 DEPENDENCY SUMMONS This Summons is initiated pursuant to Rule 2.2 of the Colorado Rules of Juvenile Procedure, Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and Section 19-3-503, C.R.S. 2019. TO: JOHN DOE TO THE RESPONDENT NAMED ABOVE: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed which alleges that the above-named child is dependent or neglected as per the facts set forth in the Dependency and Neglect Petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the office of the Douglas County Attorney’s Office. A Return of Service for Respondent Father and Pre-Trial Conference have been set for April 5, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. in Division 8 by phone: 720437-6180 + 75592#, Douglas County District Court, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109. Your presence before this court is required to defend against the claims in this petition. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR, THE COURT WILL PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, TO CONDUCT AN ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND MAY ENTER A
You have the right to request a trial by jury at the adjudicatory stage of this petition. You also have the right to legal representation at every stage of the proceedings by counsel of your own choosing, or if you are without sufficient financial means, appointment of counsel by the Court. Termination of your parent-child legal relationship to free your children for adoption is a possible remedy in this proceeding. If that remedy is pursued, you are entitled to a hearing before a Judge. You also have the right, if you are indigent, to have the Court appoint, at no expense to you, one expert witness of your own choosing at any hearing on the termination of your parent-child relationship. If you are a minor, you have the right to the appointment of a Guardian ad litem to represent your best interests. You have the right to have this matter heard by a district court judge rather than by the magistrate. You may waive that right, and in doing so, you will be bound by the findings and recommendations of the magistrate, subject to review as provided by sec. 19-1-108(5.5), C.R.S. 2020, and subsequently, to the right of appeal as provided by Colorado Appellate Rule 3.4. This summons is being initiated by the Douglas County Department of Human Services through its counsel. Dated: Angela Borkowski, #50088 Assistant Douglas County Attorney Legal Notice No. 938907 First Publication: March 25, 2021 Last Publication: March 25, 2021 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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