MUTTON BUSTIN’

FROM PAGE 9 who turned 7 over the weekend — were new to the event.

“It was a good ride,” Astrid said. “I wouldn’t say it was great, though.”

Astrid and her family were new to Bu alo Bill Days overall, as they moved to Golden recently. ey watched the parade and walked around the festival the previous day, and after Mutton Bustin’, they planned to stop by the bouncy houses and other children’s activities.

Parents Christine Fitzgerald and Matt Wallat said Bu alo Bill Days felt like “quintessential Golden” with a fun “Western experience.” As for Mutton Bustin’ speci cally, they thought it was a fun tradition and hoped to see it continue.

DeSantis, Vonau still plays with her dad every week.

Karen said her husband mentored her during her career in golf, as they traveled across the country during winters to play as she got better at the game. Her fondest memories were when she and Carl played golf in Hawaii on two occasions to celebrate anniversaries. is year will be their 40th anniversary.

DeSantis said that her proudest accomplishments were earning her LPGA Pro certi cation and becoming the rst assistant golf pro at Springhill when she moved back there from Meadow Hills in 1987.

“To have the opportunity that they gave me was just such a blessing,” DeSantis said. “I’ve never regretted it, I never regretted getting into the LPGA. I’ve been around the city so long that I don’t go somewhere where I don’t meet someone, and they tell me a story.” is Sentinel story via e Associated Press’ Storyshare, of which Colorado Community Media is a member. edged. “ at is a great improvement. But there are still 27% of our lowest-income Coloradans not accessing the program, so there is still a lot of room for us to continue this growth.” e Public News Service story via e Associated Press’ Storyshare, of which Colorado Community Media is a member. e Coslet family, who live in Elizabeth, visited the festival for the rst time last year. at’s when Case rst tried Mutton Bustin’, with his parents Kristin and Will Coslet saying their younger son might join Case next year. e Coslets appreciated all the work that went into Mutton Bustin’, commending the organizers and Golden re ghters for all their work wrangling the sheep. ey also loved the festival overall. Will appreciated how it was in a relaxing and scenic location along Clear Creek, and Kristin liked all the artwork the crafts vendors had on display.

“ ey have unique exhibits you don’t see any other fairs,” Kristin said.

Overall, the Coslets felt the way many attendees do on the festival’s nal day: “We’ll be back.”

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