Members of Denver’s Mile High Harmonica Club share how the small instrument has a mighty impact
BY KIRSTEN DAHL COLLINS
SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON PARK PROFILE
It’s just a little oblong tube lled with exible metal “tongues” that vibrate when you blow into it.
But members of Denver’s Mile High Harmonica Club seem to nd endless joy in their instruments. Along with the fun of making music together, club members also credit the humble harmonica with improving their social lives, making them smarter and even helping people with lung disease breathe easier.
Founded in 1994, the harmonica club is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. e club now has about 65 members, but it originally sprang from a small group of enthusiastic students under the tutelage of Swallow Hill Music instructor Paul Davies.
“ e rst meeting o cially gathered at my house,” said Davies. “We have all become very good friends.”
Today, the harmonica club meets twice a month at Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S. Grant St., a former Methodist church built in 1908 that is now used as a community center.
Once a year, however, club members go on the road to attend a national convention with other harmonica-lovers from all over the U.S. is year, the Society For the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH) convention will take place from Aug. 13-17 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Davies, who is a past president of SPAH, said he expects “non-stop jamming.”
An invention from Germany catches fire By many accounts, the harmonica was invented in Germany in 1826 by instrument-maker Christian Buschmann. Also called a mouth harp or mouth organ, although it doesn’t sound much like either, the pocketsized instrument is played with a combination of blowing and ‘drawing’ (inhaling). e instruments are inexpensive and easy to learn. No ability to read music is required.
e new instrument became wildly popular. Soon Germany was dotted with harmonica factories. From 1900 to the 1920s, German harmonicas poured into the United States to meet the swelling demand.
A new Colorado law will study the harms of slavery
But
only if supporters raise almost $800K on their own
BY TATIANA FLOWERS THE COLORADO SUN
A bill creating the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Commission was signed into law June 4.
But supporters must raise $785,000 to prove there is strong community support for what the law directs History Colorado to do — assess and quantify the nancial impact of slavery, racism and discrimination on Black Coloradans and make recommendations for corrective measures.
e group is about $30,000 short of reaching that goal by a self-imposed deadline of July 1. “ is is not us using public dollars for something other folks didn’t think we needed a study on,” said state Sen. James Coleman, a Black Denver Democrat and lead sponsor of the law. “We had a big fundraising e ort this year, and at this point, we’re short about $30,000. I feel strongly we’ll be able to raise the rest of that money to begin implementing the bill.”
A similar bill, House Bill 1327, which passed in 2022, included $618,611 in state funding for History Colorado to investigate abuses at a federal Native American boarding school at Fort Lewis, in southern Colorado, and others like it statewide. is year, the governor signed House Bill 1444, which provided $1 million to fund the Federal Indian Boarding School Research Program until the end of 2027.
Thirteen of the 65 harmonicists with the Mile High Harmonica Club posed for a portrait at a recent meeting. The club meets twice a month and welcomes new members, from beginners to experts.
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Local rafting expert provides summer safety tips
Eight things to know before whitewater rafting
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Take a ride on some Rocky Mountain whitewater between hiking and camping this summer for a refreshing and fun- lled afternoon. But read this article rst.
Whitewater rafting is as notoriously Colorado as green chili, but it can be deadly if you’re not careful. According to stats from the National Institutes of Health in 2018, Colorado has led the nation in whitewater fatalities since 1975.
Fortunately, local experts, like the ones at Liquid Descent Rafting in Idaho Springs and Kremmling, have been leading safe excursions on the water since 2007, and their safety tips can save lives and create lifelong memories for mountain enthusiasts.
“We’ve got it gured out in Colorado,” Liquid Descent Owner Alan Blado said. “Especially on Clear Creek. It snows all winter and we ride Loveland Ski Area and Echo Mountain and enjoy the snow. It melts, and we enjoy it as it runs down the hills on rafts and kayaks. en it ows into Golden and we make a bunch of beer.”
Blado said he’s showing tourists and inexperienced rafters the ropes every day, so he helped us come up with eight things to know before hitting the water this summer.
1. Rafting season tentatively runs from May through August
Generally, May 15 is the target date for rafting season to open up, but it all depends on forces bigger than us.
“It just kind of depends on when the creek gets high enough to run; weather determines that,” Blado said. “So, like this year, it’s been a slow build because it’s been colder than it usually is, which is great be-
Worrying about your uneven or cracked concrete
cause the longer the river takes to peak (hit maximum ow) the longer the season is going to last.”
With the strong snowpack this past winter (the best since 2019) along with a cool spring, Blado said it’s shaping up to be a long and successful season.
“Not only is the season going to last longer, but the river is going to provide more excitement and more fun,” he said.
Blado anticipates the season running through August, but it depends on the water and the weather.
2. You technically don’t need to know how to swim, but it’s encouraged
Depending on the adventure option you choose, it’s not necessary to know how to swim. But it’s always encouraged, especially when rafting through Clear Creek, which can be more dangerous than most rafting locations.
At Liquid Descent, the ability to swim is not required on the Upper Colorado, Clear Creek Beginner and Clear Creek Intermediate trips. Participants must know how to swim for the Clear Creek Advanced and Gore Canyon trips.
“We hope that people know how to swim when they do the beginner or intermediate trips, but we don’t require it,” Blado said.
3. You must sign a waiver before going whitewater rafting
All whitewater rafting participants must sign a waiver. Parents or guardians must sign for individuals under the age of 18.
You can nd the digital waiver on Liquid Descent’s website.
4. Colorado Parks & Wildlife requires 50 hours of on-river training for guides Guides are required to be seasoned professionals before taking the public on rafting expeditions. Colorado Parks & Wildlife requires 50 full hours of onriver training before being allowed to take customers out on the water.
But Blado requires more.
“If you ask me, that’s nowhere near enough to guide on Clear Creek,” he said. “Because Clear Creek is a little bit steeper and there’s some aggressive sections. So, even on the beginners’ section, we require our guides to have over 100 hours of on-river training before they can even think about taking customers.”
Blado said the state requirement is pretty minimal because, in a lot of cases, raft guides won’t be on as dangerous water as Clear Creek whitewater. at’s why he doubles the state requirement to ensure optimal training for guides and safety for customers.
Liquid Descent Rafting in Idaho Springs, like most rafting companies, o ers beginner, intermediate and advanced rafting excursions for patrons. From first-timers to thrill-seekers, rafting has something for everyone.
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5. Show up in street clothes with rafting clothes in hand
Obviously, you’re going to get wet. Because of this, avoid cotton clothes, jeans and other fabrics that absorb or hold a lot of moisture.
e best clothing to wear is quickdrying, synthetic fabrics that are comfortable under your wetsuit, which is required. Bathing suits are ideal choices.
Like most rafting companies, Liquid Descent provides wetsuits, splash jackets, personal oating devices and helmets. You can rent boots for $5 but can also bring any footwear with an
ankle strap that remains securely on your feet (no ip- ops, Crocs, etc.).
6. No drugs or alcohol can be consumed before rafting
With steep rapids, jagged rocks in the water and fast-paced rafting, this rule is self-explanatory. ere is a no-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol (including marijuana) before whitewater rafting.
7. Prepare for a workout
Depending on the level of di culty or experience you choose for your rafting outing, prepare for a workout. Fighting the rapids with your paddle can be a strong exercise for the biceps, shoulders, triceps, quads and more.
Intermediate and advanced trips
will be quite the workout, so don’t expect a leisurely trip if you choose a more di cult rafting option.
Customers are welcome to bring water on the bus to the raft site but it’s recommended not to bring personal devices on the boat.
8. Rafting is accessible to people of all ages and experience levels
Blado said a popular misconception about whitewater rafting is people might not think it’s accessible to everyone, but the variety of the Colorado landscape provides options for all.
“What’s awesome about Clear Creek is we have stretches for rsttimers and young kids all the way up to adrenaline-seeking, adventurous people,” Blado said. “So Clear Creek is perfect for that. And we have every-
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thing in between. Whether you have small kids (age 5 and up) or someone who has a little bit of trepidation about rafting and you want to start out at a really mild stretch, we got that.”
Liquid Descent also has options for rst-timers or experienced adrenaline junkies who want the “real, Colorado whitewater experience.” Clear Creek is unlike other rivers because it’s constantly moving with little-to-no at water, making it a fun time for rafters of all ages and experience levels.
“I couldn’t design a better river to o er to customers,” Blado said. “ e trips are action-packed and fun and perfect for those looking to have some awesome whitewater experiences.”
For more information and FAQs, visit https://coloradorafting.com/.
It’s Time for Listing Agents to Get on the Narrated Video Walk-Through Bandwagon
For 15 years Golden Real Estate has been almost the only brokerage which does live-action video tours of its listings. Other brokerages make use of the “virtual tour” field in the MLS for videos that are nothing more than slideshows with music or Matterport tours which are interactive but miss the vital ingredient of a live action video tour — narration such as you’d get if you were walking through the house with the listing agent.
points of each room. To get a feel for this kind of video tour, go online to www.GRElistings.com and click on any one of our listings to watch the narrated video tour.
Our video tours are designed to simulate a live showing. As such, the video starts on the street, with me (or a broker associate) introducing the listing and perhaps showing the street scene. “Now let’s go inside and check out this home.”
What makes this the right time for listing agents from other brokerages begin producing narrated video tours is the NAR settlement, which is likely to reduce the number of in-person showings at listed properties. If every listing had a narrated video tour, the number of showings would be reduced, because only those who watched the video tour and knew this listing might be a contender for them would go to the trouble of calling the listing agent or engaging a buyer agent to show them the listing.
listing agents from creating narrated video tours of their listings? I can only speculate, but here is my speculation. Listing agents like to farm out as many tasks as they can. They hire photographers (as we do) to shoot magazine quality photographs of their listings. Those vendors offer “videos” of the interior and drone videos of the exterior, and the listing agents think that’s sufficient. But there’s no narration of those videos, because the videographer would not know what to say. He only knows how to press “record” and “stop.”
The Matterport interactive tours are
very popular, and we include those on our listings too, but only because they are included in the enhanced package which we purchase that includes floor plans, which are done by the Matterport software. The Matterport tours are cool because they are shot with 360-degree lenses, allowing the viewer to rotate the view and even look up at the ceiling, then click on the next marker to go from room to room. But, again, no narration about what you are seeing. To call it a “video” is deceptive. It’s just a link that is inserted in one of the three “virtual tour” fields.
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Cut to the foyer and a walk through of the home, speaking as we go. “Notice the hardwood floors…. That’s a woodburning fireplace…. See the skylight in the vaulted ceiling…. These are Corian countertops…. The high efficiency washer and dryer are included…. Notice the mountain view out the kitchen window….” You get the idea.
No slideshow with music can compete with a narrated walk-through with the listing agent pointing out the selling
By the way, narrated video tours are essential for attracting out-of-town buyers. More than once, an out-of-town buyer has gone under contract for one of our listings based solely on the narrated video tour, because they feel as if they have toured the home. The buyers still have the opportunity to terminate when they fly in for the inspection. None of those buyers terminated, however.
So, in this video age, what is keeping the majority — the vast majority — of
I Foresee a Surge in Buyer Activity This Summer
The primary outcome of the muchdiscussed NAR settlement announced in March is that buyers will now have to compensate agents representing them in the purchase of homes.
That change is scheduled to take effect on August 17th, so it makes sense that home buyers who have been “on the fence” are getting serious now about buying a home while they can still count on the seller, not them, paying their agent’s commission.
It doesn’t matter that their fear is unfounded. I fully expect sellers to keep offering to pay a “co-op” commission to the agents who bring them a buyer, even though that commission cannot be mentioned anywhere on the MLS.
Just this month, REcolorado, the Denver MLS, quietly introduced a new field for all listings. It’s a field to list another website, such as the websites we already create for every listing, and that website is allowed to mention the co-op commission for buyer agents since it does not derive its data from the MLS. If you want to see what that looks like, simply go to the website for my latest listing, www.ArvadaHome.info There on the home page of the website you will see the 2.8% co-op commission my seller is offering to buyer agents
under the headline, “Buyer Agent Commission Details.”
Nevertheless, the fear is very real among buyers that they will have to pony some serious money on top of their purchase price and loan expenses to pay for professional representation.
Another development in this regard is the introduction of new mobile software called LivePad, which facilitates the process of showing homes to buyers when the showing agent doesn’t yet have a signed compensation agreement. In addition to some fine features for setting up a tour of listings, the tabletbased software allows the showing agent to create that requisite agreement on the tablet where the buyer can sign it digitally before entering the first listing.
If the compensation agreement is for just that one day, the buyer can avoid paying the specified fee to their showing agent by waiting until the next day to make an offer under a new agreement.
There may also be a surge in sellers putting their homes on the market prior to the August 17 deadline. Broker associate Chuck Brown had a seller get “off the fence” this month and sell his home, because he feared reduced buyer interest once buyers face the prospect of paying for their own agents.
One reader, Andrew Burt, recently responded to my request for creative solutions to the home insurance crisis caused primarily by the multiple natural and man-made disasters resulting in profit-crushing insurance claims.
His suggestion: the pooling of multiple homes so that the loss sustained by any one home is spread across the pool.
My first reaction was that this is how insurance works already. Insurance companies have thousands or millions of insured properties in the expectation that only a small percentage will file catastrophic claims.
Nevertheless, here is Andrew’s proposal, which he supported with some serious mathematical formulae not for publication in this lay publication.
“If I'm in a pool with, say, nine other properties, and one of them gets damaged, the insurer pays a claim but then distributes the cost of that claim over all 10 properties in next year's premium calculation — instead of raising just mine to cover all of it. (Or I cover all of it over an amortized number of years, which is what they seem to do rather than lumping their cost all into year one. It doesn't change the math of the idea. Spread the new premium costs over multiple people instead of just me.)”
Andrew compared his proposal to the Affordable Care Act, which insures everyone without regard to pre-existing
conditions, but requires everyone to be insured. (Wildfire risk is a “pre-existing condition.”) He suggested that widely separated properties within the state could be pooled to further spread the risk of multiple claims within the pool.
Mike Nelson was one of six featured speakers at the annual fundraiser for New Energy Colorado, held on June 20th at The Retreat at Solterra in Lakewood.
Viewers of Mike’s weather forecasts on Channel 7 know that he is passionate about climate change. In addition to addressing the topic, he gave away free copies of his 2020 booklet, “The World’s Littlest Book on Climate: 10 Facts in 10 Minutes About CO2.” Also speaking at the well-attended event was U.S. Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, State Sen. Lisa Cutter, Jeffco Commissioner Andy Kerr, State Rep. Brianna Titone, and Will Toor, director of the Colorado Energy Office. New Energy Colorado is best known for its annual Metro Denver Green Homes Tour on the first Saturday in October. This year it is on Oct. 5. Golden Real Estate is one of its sponsors.
Channel 7’s Mike Nelson Speaks at ‘Summer Solstice’ Fundraiser
3 Coloradans to represent United States at Underwater Hockey World Championships in Malaysia
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado is a huge hub for hockey players and fans, whether on ice, on the eld or even underwater. And why not? If it’s a sport, we have it here.
Ten women under age 24 are set to represent the U.S. at the Underwater Hockey Age Group World Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this July and of course, three are Coloradans.
Elsa Debrunner, Lillianna Brooks and Aria Paul will compete in the event between July 16 and July 27 against about a dozen teams from around the globe. e U.S. is sending three teams spanning three divisions to the upcoming world championship: U24 men, U24 women and U19 men. Debrunner, Brooks and Paul are on the USA U24 Women’s Team.
“Training for worlds is a big com-
mitment, but training with Lillianna and Aria is super encouraging and makes me super excited to play more hockey,” said Debrunner, a Conifer High School alum and club athlete at the Colorado School of Mines.
What is underwater hockey?
It’s a non-contact snorkeling sport with two teams of six facing o at the bottom of the pool. A weighted puck can be pushed, slid or icked with a short stick into the goal. Equipment includes a mask, ns, a snorkel with a mouthguard, a glove, a water polo cap and a stick.
Teammates rotate dives for roughly ve-to-20 seconds in a fast-paced, three-dimensional sport that combines the back-and-forth motion of regular hockey with up-and-down movements to return up for air between dives.
“It’s physically di erent than any other sport,” Debrunner said. “But once you learn that, the communi-
cation with your team is probably the hardest part. You have to have a strategy really dialed in ahead of time because it’s di cult to communicate during the match.”
It requires elite breath control, tness and strong cooperation between coaches and teammates, Debrunner said. But the coaches believe the team is ready for a strong showing in Malaysia.
“We’re really impressed with the progress made since the team candidates rst got together. e commitment towards training and implementation of the game plan started at a high level and has seemed to grow,” Coach Kendall Banks said in a release. “ rough their support of each other combined with healthy competition, there seems to be a synergy or ‘magic’ here. We’re excited to see where it takes the team.”
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Elsa Debrunner, the team captain of the U24 women’s underwater hockey team, is a Conifer High School alum. Above, she’s pictured diving with her hockey stick after coming up for air in the Pacific Coast Championships tournament in Orange County, California in October 2023.
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Aria Paul is originally from San Francisco but attends Colorado State with Lillianna Brooks. Paul has found a home with her Colorado underwater hockey players.
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Lillianna Brooks swam at St. Mary’s Academy in Englewood before attending Colorado State University, where she found underwater hockey. SEE UNDERWATER,
Fewer Colorado youth feel sad, hopeless, suicidal, health survey finds
BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Fewer Colorado youth felt consistently sad or hopeless and fewer considered suicide last year compared with 2021, a large statewide health survey found. e results from the Healthy Kids Colorado survey represent a bright spot after unprecedented levels of teen anxiety and depression surfaced during the pandemic. e situation was dire enough that state lawmakers took swift action, creating a program in 2021 to provide free counseling sessions to children and youth. Many school districts also launched free counseling programs and hired additional social workers, counselors, and psychologists.
Leaders at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which publishes the survey results, were pleased with the survey ndings released Wednesday.
“ ere have been dramatic changes in the right direction around indicators of mental health, suicide risk, and substance use,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, the department’s executive director, in a press release.
“We’re hopeful this is an indication of state and community investments in prevention programming and protective factors paying o .” e 2023 Healthy Kids ndings on youth mental health are among the most notable of the survey results. In some cases they improved to well beyond pre-pandemic levels.
For example, 26% of high-schoolers reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness in the 2023 survey, down from 40% in 2021 and 35% in 2019. In addition, 11% of high schoolers seriously considered
suicide, down from 17% in 2021. Middle schoolers also saw drops in both categories.
Among both middle and high school students, 58% reported their stress level was manageable most days — an improvement for high school students compared with 2021, but the same for middle schoolers.
Alcohol use, vaping fell for high schoolers
In addition to positive trends on youth mental health for both middle and high school students, the survey revealed that fewer high school students are vaping, drinking alcohol, or using prescription pain medication without a prescription or di erently than prescribed compared with 2021. Marijuana use held steady.
For middle schoolers, alcohol use was up in 2023, with many more reporting that they had ever taken a drink — 24% compared with 11% in 2021 — and more reporting they’d consumed alcohol in the previous month — 7% compared with 4% in 2021.
Middle school rates of vaping and using marijuana didn’t change in 2023 compared to 2021, but the survey found that more students in that age group had tried cigarettes — 7% compared to 4% in 2021.
While bullying overall didn’t increase in 2023 compared with 2021, LGBTQ students reported signicantly higher rates of bullying than other students. For example, 29% of gay and lesbian high school students reported being bullied during the previous year, compared with 12% of students generally. Gay and lesbian students also reported
higher rates of sadness and hopelessness, and that they’d seriously considered suicide.
More e orts to improve youth mental health are on the way in Colorado.
In May, the state announced a program that will train young adults ages 18 to 24 to connect youth with mental health support. is month, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a new youth mental health grant program funded with millions from a lawsuit settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc.
e Healthy Kids survey has been given under various names since 1991. It has occasionally sparked backlash over concerns about data privacy or because some critics say the questions are too explicit.
Public health o cials emphasize the survey is voluntary for students and provides key information about how pre-teens and teens are faring when it comes to physical, sexual,
and mental health.
More than 120,000 students completed the survey in 2023 — the most ever.
State o cials added several new questions to the 2023 survey, including about feeling safe at school, nightly sleep hours, use of psychedelic drugs, body image, and eating disorders.
One of the new questions revealed that nearly a quarter of high-schoolers and middle schoolers reported trying to lose weight or maintain their weight in unhealthy ways during the previous month — for example, by using diet pills, skipping meals, or vomiting.
Another new question revealed that large proportions of students worry about their physical appearance all or most of the time — 39% for high schoolers and 32% for middle schoolers.
Chalkbeat is a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
State leaders say a recent survey shows mental health is improving among Colorado youth. SLADIC / GETTY IMAGES
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State lawmakers did not ask for funding when they drafted the new racial equity study measure, Senate Bill 53, for Black Coloradans because “we knew it wouldn’t have passed,” said Sade Cooper, cofounder and chief executive officer at CHIC Denver. The group is helping fundraise for Senate Bill 53, and helps families break free of intergenerational poverty and violence. “We have similar studies that have passed,” Cooper said. “There was just one about the Indian boarding schools — that came with funding. But when it comes to really, truly, wanting to study this, in a partner-
ship, we knew that if we went in there asking for money for something as contentious as this was, this wouldn’t have seen the light of day. That’s sad and it says a lot about our political environment.”
Senate Bill 53 establishes a commission to direct History Colorado to conduct historical research across areas such as economic mobility, housing, education, health care and the criminal justice system. Racial equity studies can be used as tools to qualify and quantify past discrimination and develop ways to make corrections.
Slavery, systemic racism and discrimination continue to harm Black Coloradans, who still disproportionately struggle to gain wealth and access other basic necessities such as health care, higher educa-
tion, financial stability and housing.
Black people who were enslaved and unpaid for their work decades ago helped other Americans become wealthy and powerful and they’re now owed those same opportunities and resources, the preamble to Senate Bill 53 says. Their lost wages and assets not only affect them but also detract from Colorado’s labor force, tax base and the overall health of the state’s economy.
The results of the racial equity study will hopefully show that communities came together to do, Cooper said, “what’s right for all.”
We can now be the architects for the next generation,” she said. “That is what I want to know, as a Black Coloradan — that we are taking care of those that I might never know.”
While lawmakers and other organizations are working to raise the money needed to begin the analysis required by Senate Bill 53, many Black Coloradans are commemorating Juneteenth, which marks the date when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and ensure enslaved Black people were freed — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan. 1, 1863.
“We may not be shackled at the wrists and ankles literally, and working as indentured servants, but we are still unfortunately shackled by a lack of access to good education and a lack of access to the financial wealth needed to buy a home,”
Coleman said. “ ese are the kinds of things that still a ect our communities.”
How the commission is supposed to work
Senate Bill 53 describes a 14-member commission, to be convened by Sept. 1, that will help shape a three-year study that aims to determine how Black Coloradans have experienced and continue to experience racial discrimination because of harmful state systems, policies and practices.
e study group must include people with legal expertise in constitutional law and racial justice; a historian who has studied Black history, slavery and racism; a person with experience quantifying the economic impact of those harms on Black people; and other public servants who have worked with Black Coloradans.
e members of the study committee will be appointed by the governor, the speaker of the House of Representatives and the president of the Senate.
Researchers on the committee may examine Black Coloradans’ ability to build nancial wealth by studying residential and commercial loan trends and tax policy, the law states.
e committee will also likely determine Black Coloradans’ ability to access higher education and workforce training programs and may study health disparities, police brutality and incarceration, among many other trends, to help estimate the nancial toll on African Americans in the state, the law says.
History Colorado must conduct at least two public engagement sessions in different parts of the state that allow community members to o er comments virtually or in-person about how state government has inuenced policies that have resulted in systemic racism and discriminations against Black Coloradans.
e dates for those community engagement sessions will likely be published in news media advisories and at leg.colorado.gov, when they are scheduled, Coleman said.
By September 2027, the study commission must submit a report outlining its ndings and recommendations to the governor, the Colorado General Assembly, the State Board of Education, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, the Colorado Attorney General and the Health Equity Commission. e study commission
must also make the report publicly available on the Colorado General Assembly website.
e commission must present the ndings in the report to the Colorado General Assembly and the governor.
After that, the commission must work with lawmakers and anyone else necessary to implement the recommendations outlined in the report, the law says.
If the study determines the nancial toll of racism and discrimination on Black Coloradans, the sum will be used to help inform future policy decisions, Coleman said.
“We will begin the rst year of the work upon receiving the funds — hopefully by July 1,” Coleman said. “After funds are secured, we’d love to kick o the task force in August and begin doing preliminary work with History Colorado and the task force to talk about Black history in Colorado. en, the goal would be to continue looking at the data we have in the second year, as we’re moving into 2025.”
Job descriptions are being drafted
History Colorado expects to begin hiring researchers this summer.
“As the research outcomes of this project are quite expansive, History Colorado is already in the process of drafting job descriptions, so we can move forward with hiring a team of researchers who can accomplish this serious and signi cant project,” Luke Perkins, a spokesperson for History
to e Kaiser Family Foun-
“We collect this data but it hasn’t been organized,” Coleman said. “We will use this information to help determine what policies we can run in the future. We want policies that are datadriven and data-informed. e goal is to also share this information broadly for any other projects,” he said of the study’s potential ndis story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Colorado, wrote in an email to e Colorado Sun.
“ is team will consist of four Black history scholars as well as a project manager who will help coordinate the team’s e orts,” he wrote in the email. “It is History Colorado’s goal to have these postings up before the end of summer and to have this team work in collaboration with our existing Black history and engagement team to diligently complete the scope of this project.”
e research team will use historical documents such as those already archived by History Colorado and Denver Public Library, and will work with community members to nd information excluded from those records, Perkins wrote in the email.
Colorado was not a state that enslaved Black people, but the state bene ted economically from labor done by them, Perkins wrote.
“Many early prospectors brought enslaved persons to the Colorado territory to do labor,” he wrote. “Colorado wasn’t considered a state when emancipation was proclaimed but enslaved people worked here prior to statehood and the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.”
e Ku Klux Klan also wielded great power and in uence in Denver and in state politics in the 1920s. Major Colorado towns, including Denver, Grand Junction, Pueblo, and Cañon City were hotbeds for Klan activity, and by 1925, the racist organization had in ltrated all levels of state government, controlling many members of the leg-
islature and people in the state supreme court, and on some town councils, according to the new law.
Some of the most notable KKK members at that time included the mayor of Denver, the Denver police chief and the governor. e group’s presence in those higher levels of government has in uenced state policies and systems and created inequalities that still negatively a ect Black Coloradans, Senate Bill 53 says.
Statistics consistently demonstrate the disparities that Black people still face show there’s no better time for states to pass similar legislation, Cooper said.
In 2020, the homeownership gap between Black and white Coloradans was 32%. Black people in Colorado are incarcerated at a rate that is more than seven times higher than white people in the state, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. Black people face a higher unemployment rate compared with any other racial group in the state. Black Coloradans also face many poor health outcomes at rates much higher than white Coloradans such as food insecurity, infant and maternal mortality, asthma, diabetes and HIV and AIDS. Despite the falling poverty rates, in 2021, Black Coloradans were still about twice as likely to live in poverty when compared with white Coloradans, according to a U.S. Census Bureau data analysis by the Colorado News Collaborative. e average Black American has a life expectancy of nearly ve years fewer than the average white American, according
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The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab o ers knowledge, training
BY BRUCE GOLDBERG
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
anks to Denver’s CELL (Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab), 16,000 people in Minneapolis took training to recognize and possibly prevent attacks at the Super Bowl about 10 years ago. And they weren’t alone.
CELL exhibit opens in Denver
“CELL has done similar training in Arizona when it hosted the Super Bowl two years ago, as well as many other events and venues nationwide,” said Tom Ruppel, chief operating o cer for CELL.
Other municipalities and sporting events have had CELL customize their training to match a speci c event, venue or place.
“What’s tremendous about these events is that there are 2,000 to 3,000 people each time – the public, students, community leaders, business leaders under one roof, listening to those experts debate the issues of the day,” said Melanie Pearlman,
president and CEO of CELL.
CELL is a nonpro t, non-partisan institute and o ers a speaker series and training programs.
It reopened in early May, following a four-year pause to renovate its home at 99 W. 12th Ave. in Denver. CELL updated its displays and offerings during the four-year hiatus in order to provide an interactive experience to block security threats.
Among the exhibits is a large, attention-grabbing, badly damaged piece of metal recovered from the south tower of the World Trade Center.
“ e CELL is a place to stay on
top of an evolving landscape of the threats we continue to face,” said Pearlman.
Titled exhibits with names such as “Vitriol & Violence,” “What is Terrorism,” “Rooted in Extremism,” “Countering Today’s reats” and “Civil Liberties & National Security” grab visitors’ attention.
“ e impetus for the CELL was brought by the unfortunate attack of Sept. 11,” Pearlman said. “We wanted to form a (way) to educate people about issues that a ect our national security and our global security.
We brought together an array of thought leaders and subject matter experts for everything you can imagine, people from all di erent religious and political persuasions, that really helped us for an understanding for visitors.”
CELL does more than just share the knowledge.
“We want to help prevent crime and possible acts of terrorism to help prevent radicalization, and to teach enrollees how to do so,” Ruppel said.
For example, its Community Awareness Program works with local, state and federal safety o -
cials to help train people on how to recognize and report suspicious activity, as well as “discover how hatred can lead to violence, learn how terrorism in uences global security, and engage ... to make our community safer.”
“ is past year, we developed a new education series all about how we can address the rising threat of domestic, violent extremism here in Colorado,” Ruppel said. “We brought in experts from across the country to address and really speak to the community members about how to recognize (terrorist threats) and what concrete steps you can take to help prevent radical (behavior).”
To learn more about CELL, visit www.thecell.org.
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Access to tech is a human right
It’s nally happened. We’ve turned a corner. Everyone now understands that technology is a basic need. Whether it’s because of the rise in remote work or simply the rapid evolution of technology in everything we do, we cannot ignore the role technology plays in our
But here’s what hasn’t happened yet: widespread understanding that older adults also view technology as a basic need. is ignorance is leaving older people behind and reinforcing the unfair bias that we can’t use technology as we get older.
Just look at the data: Only 64% of U.S. adults over 65 have an active broadband connection in their home. e rest — some 22 million people — lack access to service and/or equipment. No wonder one in four U.S. adults over 65 don’t use the internet, and at least 43% of Americans 60 and older report feeling lonely.
If we invest now in ensuring we all have equal access to innovative technology, we will create technology that improves how we age in the future. But it must be accessible and a ordable for all older adults and the organizations that serve them. While it’s true that Apple o ers in-store training, not everyone knows about it or can a ord Apple products.
We need more e orts that increase access to technology, programs that promote age-inclusive design and agingin-place technologies, and policy and advocacy e orts to increase a ordable internet access. ankfully, some of our community non-pro t organizations and our state government are making important e orts to meet these needs.
Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette teaches older adults, primarily Spanish-speaking immigrants, basic digital literacy skills. Senior Planet in Denver helps older adults learn new skills, save money, get in shape and make new friends. anks to federal dollars, the State of Colorado will soon have a nal Digital Access Plan that will guide how accessible broadband and digital devices, digital skills education and cybersecurity training will help older adults, among other populations. As businesses, governments and communities adopt and deploy new technologies, we should support these e orts to keep up with our needs. However, we should also expect and demand that we all have access to these new, cutting-edge resources. As with all human rights, technology shouldn’t be saved for the few.
Peter Kaldes, Esq., is the president and CEO of Next50, a national foundation based in Denver. Learn more at next50foundation.org.
Kid-friendly summer activities
Ah, summer break! e possibilities are endless: sleeping in, backyard barbecues and content kiddos playing the days away.
e reality, though, is often a bit more challenging. My kids typically make it about one day before proclaiming, “I’m bored.”
So, what to do? Check out these inexpensive — or free! — ideas to keep everyone entertained this summer:
For the adventurer
Try your hand at geocaching: Who doesn’t love a treasure hunt? To get started geocaching, download the free app and go. You’ll use GPS coordinates to nd hidden containers, with any number of surprises inside.
Go camping — at home: Heading o on a camping trip is an amazing activity for kids, but not everyone has the gear, or the time. Backyard camping can be a great alternative. Set up a tent or sleep under the stars, roast some s’mores in a re pit (and if you don’t have one, use the grill), and swap ghost stories once the sun goes down. Bonus: if the kids lose patience, you’re steps away from a real bed.
Cool o : Ditch the neighborhood pool for a day, and try out a new water spot. Plan a “beach day” — pack a picnic, and head to a local lake or river. ere are a lot of great options in the Front Range, such as Boyd Lake State Park in Larimer County, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Big Soda Lake in Je erson County and Boulder Reservoir. Also, Denver’s City Park and Washington Park have paddle boats available to rent.
Stamp your (national parks) passport: Purchase a passport booklet through the Passport To Your National Parks program, and gift your children a keepsake they can contribute to for years. en head to one of Colorado’s national
parks to secure that rst stamp.
nostalgic snacks and a few hours of family fun.
For the budding foodie
Browse the farmers market: Farmers markets are a perfect place to spend a weekend morning. Pick out some produce and sweet treats, enjoy a sample or two, and grab some lunch at a food truck. Tie this into an add-on activity and prep a recipe from all the tasty market nds.
Bake up a masterpiece: Use those berries from the market to whip up a cobbler or crisp. Or, set up a cupcake or cookie decorating station. Your kitchen helpers can also assist with dishes, so don’t be afraid to make a mess.
Grow your own: Maintaining a small garden means homegrown produce + a great learning opportunity. Start with simple, hardy plants like tomatoes, pumpkins or herbs. en put your kids in charge — they can plant, water and weed all the way through harvest.
Fun for the whole fam
Build a time capsule: Grab a shoebox or plastic bin, and have your kids create a collection for their future selves. A “letter to me” is a great inclusion. en tape up the box and label it with an open date — try to wait at least 10 years.
Plan a family movie night: Have everyone vote on a ick, then make it an event. Pop some popcorn, set up an ice cream sundae bar, and bring out blankets and pillows for a comfy night in.
Go retro: In the heat of summer, bowling alleys and skating rinks are a perfect escape. Head to either for air-conditioned exercise,
Host a chalk art festival: Pick a sunny summer morning, and challenge your neighbors to create driveway masterpieces. Set a time frame, and nd a few judges as well. Afterward, walk the block and enjoy.
Pack a picnic: Picnics are an oldie but goodie. Grab fried chicken and sides from the store, pack up some games, and head to the park. Scan local listings for free outdoor concerts — many areas o er them in the summer.
For keeping sharp
Foster the love of reading: Join a summer reading challenge. Your kiddos’ school may have a program, Barnes & Noble has a fun one (earn free books!) or there is a great summer reading challenge from Scholastic as well. Many local libraries also have challenges.
Prep to become a future day trader: Check out TD Bank’s virtual stock market program, which allows children to fund a portfolio using virtual cash.
For the parents
Form a baby-sitting co-op: Babysitters are saviors, but they also come at a cost. One solution is to form a co-op with friends or neighbors. Most systems use tokens or points to track hours. Save yours up for a big night out — or even an overnight trip. Are you reading this list and thinking: cool, but we don’t have time? TULA can help. Pass o your to-do list to your very own, ondemand personal assistant — and free up some of those hours for summer fun.
Megan Trask and Cody Galloway are Denver residents and co-founders of TULA Life Balanced. Learn more about their business at tulabalanced.com.
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As we approach summer, people need to remember that too much UV exposure puts them at greater risk for skin cancer. Coloradans are at an even greater risk — because of our higher altitude, we are closer to the sun. Colorado has the nation’s highest percapita rate of skin cancer, according to CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. One type of skin cancer is melanoma and according to the American Cancer Society, there will be more than 100,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. in 2024. More than 8,000 people are expected to die of melanoma this year, with nearly 3,000 being women.
Sun safety for Coloradans
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Sunlight produces vitamin D,
which is essential for bone growth and our immune system. So, how much sunlight is too much? Even a few minutes of unprotected sunlight can cause DNA damage, which adds up over time, increasing your risk of skin cancer. Everyone, 6 months and older, should apply sun protection every day, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. e foundation’s studies have shown that regular use of SPF 15 or higher reduces your chance of developing
melanoma by 50% and premature skin aging by 24%.
Besides protected sun exposure, your diet and supplements can be great sources of vitamin D. Start incorporating salmon, tuna, egg yolks or vitamin D supplements to achieve a healthy vitamin D level.
Bloodwork can help identify appropriate levels. Here are ranges to evaluate your vitamin D level:
• Below 30: De cient
• 30 to 50: Generally inadequate
• 50+: Adequate
• 125+: Too high
Besides getting vitamin D safely, other sun safety tips include:
• Avoid sunbathing
• Wear protective clothing
• Wear a hat
• Use eyewear with UV protection
• Seek shade
Make sure to check the UV level and be extra cautious when the UV level is 7 or higher. Avoid tanning beds due to their high UV intensity. Foothills Urogynecology recommends annual dermatology appointments to address your skin issues or damage. You don’t need to risk skin cancer by not wearing sunscreen to get su cient vitamin D scores. Wear sunscreen, add vitamin D dense food and consider taking a supplement.
Dr. Terry Dunn is the owner of Foothills Urogynecology, a Denver-based practice specializing in women’s health. To learn more, visit www.urogyns.com.
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SUMMER SPLASH
Waters to chill in across the Denver metro area
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Whether it’s dipping your toes in at the local pool or swimming at an open lake, a good way to beat the heat is getting in the water, and there are many water activities to choose from in the Denver metro area.
For some, summertime is a time to relax, but for others, it’s a time to be adventurous and create memories with family.
Here is a guide to some of the best places to swim in the metro area as well as enjoy fresh water.
The Splash at Fossil Trace 3051 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401 | 303-277-8700 | splash@cityofgolden.net | splashingolden.com/ | Park Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-
Sunday, Pool Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Enjoy the twists and turns of the water slides at e Splash Aquatic Park while taking in the green scenery of the Front Range.
“It de nitely has the more foothills-feel as opposed to the urban feel of Elitches or Water World,” said Betsy Sweet, aquatic supervisor for the city. “It’s less crowded.”
Across the park, guests have views of Lookout Mountain and Mount Zion, which is the mountain decorated with the “M” for the Colorado School of Mines.
As part of Golden’s Parks and Recreation Department, e Splash goes beyond the standard recreational swimming pool. From those learning how to walk to the community’s seniors, the waterpark has amenities for all ages and swimming abilities.
“Not only is it fun for kids, but the
adults in the world have fun as well,” Sweet said.
Popular among children is the leisure beach-entry pool that includes a large play structure, small water slides, spray fountains and “Tipper,” the 500-gallon dump bucket. But for the little ones who want to be in the water but aren’t con dent in swimming just yet, there is a gentle splash pad.
One of the most popular attractions for those 48 inches and taller are the two water slides, the green body slide and the blue tube slide. If those under the height requirement want to ride the blue slide, they must ride with an adult.
e park also has a 25-meter lap pool with eight lanes for the more experienced swimmers as well as an open swim area and diving boards. With interactive structures around the park, Sweet said e Splash is
home to the biggest sandbox in Jefferson County, which also has dinosaur fossils to dig up.
Admission fees for Golden residents range from $8-11 based on age, $9-12 for Je erson County residents and $10-13 for non-residents.
Paradice Island Pool
5951 Monaco St., Commerce City, Colorado 80022 | 303-289-3769 | c3gov.com/paradice | facebook.com/ paradiceisland/ | Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Aug.11 Commerce City is a fast-growing and diverse community with over 1,000 businesses, a golf course and soccer complex, 25 miles of trials and a swimming pool.
Opened in 2015 on the east end of Pioneer Park, Paradice Island Pool was a rst-of-its-kind in Commerce City.
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e park ranges from a toddler pool with interactive water features for young ones to a leisure pool to a lap pool for the more advanced swimmers. Guests can have a relaxing time on the lazy river or feel the adrenaline when going down one of three slides.
Other non-water features at the park include play structures, volleyball, shaded areas and cabanas for rent. It’s a place to gather with friends and family. Coolers, chairs, pop-up tents, party decorations and food are allowed, but not alcohol and glass.
Admission rates for residents with a valid city recreation play pass range from free to $4 based on age. For non-residents who don’t have a play pass, the fee ranges from free to $10.
One of the most popular and thrilling activities in the City of Golden is Whitewater River Tubing on Clear Creek. Daily tube rentals are open every day and include commercialgrade river tubes with complimentary life jackets and helmets. Shoes, not ip- ops, are required.
Adventure West owner Beth Battilla said when the Golden location rst opens for the season, it’s for adults and strong swimmers only. It is then gradually opened to others as the ow rate drops.
“Golden is best for most people mid-to-late July onwards,” Battilla said. “Unless you are really comfortable swimming in swift water, then by all means, come earlier.”
Although online reservations aren’t required at this location, reservations guarantee a tube and speed up the check-in process. Battilla added that reservations are highly recommended on weekends as tubes tend to sell out. ose under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
While the location in Golden is an “exciting” oat, Adventure West’s location in Littleton is more of a “mellow” and “picturesque” oat, and online reservations are required.
Here, guests can drift along the South Platte River for upwards of two hours and take in the sights of the Carson Nature Center.
Children must be ve years of age or older and parking is available at Breckenridge Brewery.
“( ey) are out tted with a commercial grade river tube, life jacket, given our tubing tips and a safety talk,” Battilla said.
Cherry Creek and Chatfield Reservoirs 4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colorado 80014 | 303.690.1166 | cpw. state.co.us 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, Colorado 80125 | 303.791.7275 | cpw.state.co.us
From swimming to jet skiing, local
reservoirs o er a variety of water activities and programs.
Colorado is known for its mountain range, but there are sandy beaches families and friends can visit as well. Cherry Creek Reservoir has a roped-o swimming area for people to cool o . It’s important to note that Colorado State Park swim beaches don’t have lifeguards on duty, so children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
In addition to sailboarding and boating, the reservoir also o ers a youth rowing program called Mile High Rowing Club and an adaptive sailing program called Community Sailing of Colorado.
Another sandy beach sits on the west side of the Chat eld Reservoir and is open from sunrise to sunset through Sept. 2. e beach is complete with showers, restrooms and picnic areas with small grills.
e reservoir is divided into multiple zones. One is the main body of the reservoir, known as the “Power Zone” and is for general boating, water skiing and sailing and moves in a counterclockwise direction.
ere are two large “No Wake Zones” at the southwest and southeast ends of the reservoir, which are more ideal for shing and canoeing. Paddle Boarding is allowed in all bodies of water except for the swim area.
River Run Park
2101 W Oxford Ave., Englewood, CO, 80110 | endlesswaveco@gmail. com|endlesswaves.net/waves/riverrun-park/
It may not be a common sight in Colorado, but there are places to surf. River Run Park on the South Platte River is one of many and has been expanding over the years to allow transplanted surfers from the ocean to hit the waves.
“ e waves get sort of more powerful and more challenging to ride as you go upstream,” said Jacob Vos, a director of the Colorado River Sur ng Association.
e most beginner-friendly wave in the park is “Chiclets” while the other two waves, “Benihanas” and “Six” are more high-speed and dynamic as they have hydraulic plates that are in the river to help shape the waves and attune them to the ow of the river.
“ at adjustability doesn’t mean the waves work for all conditions all the time, but it certainly widens the range of ows,” Vos said.
Since river sur ng di ers from ocean sur ng, Vos stresses that ankle leashes can be deadly in an “insidious” way because the force of the river makes it challenging to reach the ankle to release the leash.
Other features in the park are conducive for whitewater kayaking and tubing, but Vos encourages users to check the South Platte River Union water gauges — which show how much water is in the river — and recommends wearing a helmet.
If the gauges show 100 CFS cubic feet per square, it’s more mellow, Vos said, but when it gets up to 1,000 cubic feet per square, the water is more violent.
“If people are just oating or just hanging out, they can have rude
surprises if they don’t pay attention to those ows,” Vos said. Parking is available at the Broken Tree Golf Course, however, the gates close in the evening. Parking is also available on the west side of the river. If there are additional questions, like where to get equipment, the Colorado Rivers Facebook group serves as a message board for the river sur ng community.
Honorable mentions
• South Suburban Holly Pool, 6651 S. Krameria Way, Centennial, CO 80111
• Snorkeling lessons at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
• Rocky Mountain Beach, 3301 W 46th Ave., Denver, CO 80211
• Rocky Mountain Paddleboard at Big Soda Beach, 15600 Morrison Road, Lakewood, CO 80465
• Bow Mar Beach, 5395 Lakeshore Drive, Littleton, CO 80123
• Rueter-Hess Recreation, 9343 Double Angel Road, Parker, CO 80134
• e Bay Aquatic Park, 250 Spader Way, Broom eld, CO 80020
Lilly Black, of Golden, smiles while lounging in one of several pools at The Splash at Fossil Trace, Je erson County’s largest water park.
FILE PHOTO
Tubers relax in the middle of Clear Creek.
FILE PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
HARMONICA
Today the harmonica has multiplied into a crazy quilt of di erent models, large and small. e most familiar is the simple diatonic harmonica, which has 10 holes and usually plays in the key of C. It has a folksy, bluesy sound — exemplied in the music of folk-rocker Bob Dylan, who famously termed it, “ e best-selling instrument in the world.”
e larger chromatic harmonica — favored by artist Stevie Wonder — produces far more notes and chords, but is tougher to learn. It’s often used in jazz, classical and pop music.
Having too much fun
At a recent meeting of the Mile High Harmonica Club, a diverse group of male and female club members, aged 24 to 94, sported both diatonic and chromatic instruments. e joy of music-making was palpable. People sang along and applauded as various players stepped up to the open mic, performing numbers as disparate as Al Jolson’s 1921 hit, “April Showers,” and Led Zeppelin’s 1971 rock classic, “Stairway to Heaven.”
Jackson Campbell played his own composition, a lively piece reminiscent of Irish folk music. A quartet made up of Gayla Michelin, Shawn Mass, Lee Taylor and Roger Bale played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Wayne Di y put his heart into “Elk River Blues,” a folk song about a man watching as a new dam submerges his ancestral home.
Between numbers, Lloyd Williams showed o harmonica covers his daughter had knitted for him. Charter club member, Lee Taylor, told
an anecdote about his childhood, when his little brother was exiled to a closet for bad behavior. Inside the closet, the boy discovered a harmonica and started playing it. After he’d served his time, he refused to come out.
“He was having too much fun!”
Taylor said.
Scott Paulding serves as the club’s president and harmonica enthusiast-in-chief.
“I try to be a welcomer for everyone who walks into club meetings and encourage people to play music,” he said.
Paulding believes the harmonica he acquired as a teenager had a big impact.
“I de nitely was not musical,” he said, “but learning the harmonica rewired my brain.”
He may be on to something.
“Playing an instrument may be one of the best ways to help keep the brain healthy,” said a recent post on the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school website. It reported that studies have found bene ts for kids — but also gains in memory and cognitive function for people older than 60.
Learning is a key purpose of the club, Paulding said, whether it’s teaching beginners or helping experienced players improve their technique. Experience has taught him that without instruction, it’s di cult to progress.
Breathing easier with the harmonica Paulding also teaches technique when he visits e Harmonicats, a group of pulmonary rehab patients at University of Colorado Medical Center’s Anschutz campus in Aurora. Some patients attend the bi-weekly meetings with oxygen tanks in tow. All are coping with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or other respiratory disorders.
ica Club member, played with the Harmonicats as he recovered from a double lung transplant.
the harmonica and feel like I could breathe deeper,” he said. “Everyone in the group swears by it.”
“camp re songs,” including “Michael Row Your Boat Ashore,” and the Gaelic barn dance, “Skip to My Lou.”
“It’s easier to learn if you already know the song,” he explained. e pursed lip breathing required to play the harmonica helps relieve shortness of breath, according to UC Health’s Pulmonary Rehab Supervisor Alexandra Worl.
“When they’re practicing harmonica during the week, they are creating muscle and integrating it into activities of daily life,” Worl said.
ese musical gatherings also address another pressing problem. Many COPD su erers isolate themselves because they dread the breathlessness that accompanies simple exertion, such as standing up, walking or climbing stairs.
Worl says the Harmonicats biweekly meetings are an important
“It improves quality of life and human connection,” she said. “And the old familiar songs can remind you of your youth. It brings back
Back at the harmonica club meeting, Myron Wilson took his turn at open mic with a heartfelt rendition of “America the Beautiful.” He regarded his two, large chromatic harmonicas with something akin to adoration.
“Here I am, 60 years old,” he said, “and I’m still learning new things.” e Mile High Harmonica Club welcomes new members, from beginners to experts. Meetings take place twice a month, on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Historic Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. For more information, visit milehighharmonicaclub.com or call (303) 810-4655.
The Mile High Harmonica Club welcomes new members, from beginners to experts. Meetings take place twice a month, on Sunday afternoons from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Historic Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St. For more information, visit milehighharmonicaclub.com or call (303) 810-4655.
Mayra Pena De Leon performs “Amazing Grace.”
Lee Taylor, one of the original Swallow Hill Music students who banded together to help form the Mile High Harmonica Club, plays a large chromatic harmonica during a recent club meeting.
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UNDERWATER
Colorado connections
Debrunner and Brooks are from Colorado originally, and Paul is from San Francisco but attends Colorado State University with Brooks. Brooks got into underwater hockey about three years ago, she said.
As a former swimmer for St. Mary’s Academy in Englewood, she had the tools to be a strong underwater hockey player. But she didn’t know what to make of the sport at first. “I saw a poster one day for a pool in Thornton and it was like, ‘under-
water hockey,’ and I was really committed to swimming at that point so I was like, ‘That’s weird. I don’t know,’”
Brooks said.
But later as a student at Colorado State, Brooks was strolling the quad and saw booths for clubs. One was serendipitously for underwater hockey.
“This girl, who was actually Elsa’s older sister (Ianna Debrunner), was like, ‘Hey! Do you want to play underwater hockey?’” Brooks said.
“You know what? Maybe I do.”
Since plunging into underwater hockey, Brooks has had tunnel vision for a spot on the U.S. team. But it’s a stop on her way to a bigger goal: being chosen on the USA Women’s
Elite Team, which is a collection of the best players regardless of age.
Still, representing her country competitively is a dream come true. The team will battle against “10 to 12” other national teams, including Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and others.
A collection of women from all over the country, the national team met in January at a tournament in Colorado for the first time. They also had a training camp in Lake Tahoe in California for a week earlier this year.
But Brooks, Debrunner and Paul have an advantage being able to train together at Carmody Recreation Center in Lakewood and Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in
Thornton. They’ll stay on their grind until it’s time to travel overseas for global glory.
How to follow the team
The championships in Malaysia will be livestreamed with commentators on YouTube. To follow the team on social media, visit the following links:
Team website: https://www. underwater-society.org/page/ show/8276732-u24-women
For more information visit the tournament website at www.6thuwhagworlds.com.
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Public Notice
The The Empowerment Program will submit an application to the Colorado Division of Housing (DOH). The purpose of this application is to request up to $4,200,000 to develop 70 units of Permanent Supportive rental housing at 1777 Franklin St.. The request of funding from DOH is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Denver. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.
All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to 1600 York St., Denver, CO 80206 or julie-kiehl@empowermentprogram.org and will be forwarded to DOH for consideration during the application process.
Members of the public may request a public meeting and should arrange a request with the Applicant. Applicant shall post notice of such a meeting to ensure other members of the public are aware of meeting. If reasonable accommodations are needed for persons attending the public meeting, please contact the Applicant.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3184
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
Mile High Development will submit an application to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).
The purpose of this application is to request funding to develop Beeler Park Flats, a 64 unit rental development at 56th Avenue and Chester Way in Denver, CO.
Beeler Park Flats will cost approximately $25,035,344 to construct. Mile High Development will request approximately $700,000 in annual State AHTC allocation which equals approximately $4,200,000 of total state tax credit allocation. The result would be approximately $2,898,000 in state equity investment that equals a present value of $2,710,892.
The request of funding is to benefit per-
sons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Denver. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered.
All interested persons are encouraged to contact the applicant for further information. Written comments should be sent to gthorn@milehighdevelopment.com and will be forwarded to CHFA for consideration during the application process.
Members of the public are invited to attend an online public hearing scheduled for July 2nd at 4pm MDT. Please join via the link https://us02web. zoom.us/j/85138954505?pwd=4OS6uacGsQhw1aQEcZElH5PFkQ9CyA.1 or dial in (253) 215-8782 with passcode 85138954505#
Legal Notice No. DHD 3187
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
June 27, 2024
SECOND NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES IN THE MARSTON COVE COMMUNITY
Second Notice is hereby given to all mortgagees within the Marston Cove community in Denver County, Colorado, that the Marston Cove Homeowner Association is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Marston Cove (the “Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amendment can be obtained at the following address: Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80228-1011. Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Marston Cove Homeowner Association, c/o Altitude Community Law P.C., 555 Zang Street, Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80228-1011, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3172
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF RECEIVERSHIP
My Scorona, LLC, Plaintiff, versus South Corona Street LLC, BW LLC, and William Martin Powers, Defendants, Cordes & Company, appointed as Receiver in the 2nd Judicial District, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado, Case No. Case #2023CV033797, of the Property as identified in the Receiver order. The Property was foreclosed upon and recently sold to a third-party. Thus, the Receiver is in the process of completing its final duties and seeking a discharge from the Court with respect to the Receivership. The Receiver anticipates seeking such discharge from the Denver District Court as soon as practicable after the expiration of the bar date noted below. In conjunction with its discharge from the Court, the Receivership Estate will tum over any remaining assets as directed by the Court. If you believe that you have a valid claim against the Receivership Estate; please send a summary of that claim and the related supporting information (i.e. invoices, statements or other documents) to the Cordes & Company Colorado address below, Attention Suni Devitt. Valid claims will only be considered for materials or services provided during the Receivership Estate period, which runs from January 10, 2024, through June 11, 2024, and that were authorized by the Receiver. Pre-Receiver claims will not be considered in this process. Potential claims against the Receiver not received by July 5, 2024, will be barred.
Dated: June 18, 2024
Suni Devitt - Senior Project Manager Cordes & Company - Receiver 7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 820 Denver, CO 80237
Legal Notice No. DHD 3186
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Summons and Sheriff Sale
Public Notice
DISTRICT COURT, DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO Denver County District Court 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80202
Plaintiff: THE PARKFIELD MASTER OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.
SIONAL FINANCE COMPANY INC; AQUA FINANCE, INC.; BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE; CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER; DENVER COUNTY PUBLIC TRUST
Case No.: 2024CV031344 Division: 424
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC
Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2986.0030
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION]
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Lot 14, Block 7, Parkfield Filing No. 9, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado.
Dated: June 14, 2024.
ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC
By: /s/Hal R. Kyles
Hal R. Kyles, #23891
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3180
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Published in Denver Herald Dispatch
Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, DENVER,
Public Notices
STATE OF COLORADO
Denver County District Court 1437 Bannock St Denver, CO 80202
Case No.: 2024CV030813 Division: 424
Plaintiff: THE BELVEDERE TOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado nonprofit corporation v.
Defendants:
CHARLES J. VANSTROM REVOCABLE TRUST; COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DENVER COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE
Attorneys for Plaintiff:
Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC
Hal R. Kyles, #23891 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202
Phone Number: (720) 221-9780 Matter ID #2787.0025
SUMMONS [BY PUBLICATION] THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.
This is an action of foreclosure pursuant to Rule 105, C.R.C.P. to the real property situate in Denver, Colorado more particularly described as Parcel A: Condominium Unit 6B, The Belvedere Tower, A Condominium Community, According to the Condominium Map recorded August 22, 2000 at Reception No. 2000120009 and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded August 8, 2000 at Reception No. 200113225, together with the exclusive right to use Storage Space 33, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado. Parcel B: Garage No. 74 The Belvedere Tower, A Condominium Community, According to the Condominium Map recorded August 22, 2000 at Reception No. 2000120009 and as defined and described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded August 8, 2000 at Reception No. 200113225, City and County of Denver, State of Colorado.
Dated: May 28, 2024. ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT,
LLC By: /s/Hal R. Kyles
Hal R. Kyles, #23891
This Summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
Legal Notice No. DHD 3156
First Publication: June 6, 2024
Last Publication: June 20, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of William Joseph Taylor, aka William J. Taylor, aka William Taylor, aka Bill Taylor, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30576
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 25, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Estate of John Delos Zimmerman, a/k/a John D. Zimmerman, a/k/a John Zimmerman, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30433
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth Lovato, Personal Representative
Patrick R. Thiessen (40185) FRIE, ARNDT, DANBORN & THIESSEN P.C.
7400 Wadsworth Blvd, Ste. 201
Arvada, CO 80003
Phone Number: 303-420-1234
Attorney for Elizabeth Lovato
Personal Representative
Legal Notice No. DHD 3164
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of CLARA D. CUTFORTH, a/k/a CLARA CUTFORTH, DARLENE CUTFORTH, Deceased Case Number: 2024-PR-30600
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christopher P. Seerveld, Attorney for Personal Representative
Dymond Reagor, PLLC 8400 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 1040 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3161
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
JOHN GRIFFITH, aka JOHN H. GRIFFITH, aka JOHN GRIFFITH JR, Case Number 2024PR254
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kellie Adam of CS AdvoCare Inc. Person Giving Notice 7500 E Arapahoe Rd , Suite# 101 Centennial Colorado 80112
Legal Notice No. DHD 3177
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LYNN SUNAHARA, Deceased Case Number 2024PR000140
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Donna Sunahara, Personal Representation c/o Solem, Woodward & McKinley P.C. 750 W. Hampden Ave, Suite 505 Englewood, Colorado 80110
Legal Notice No. DHD 3167
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of JENNIFER L. ISBILL, a/k/a JENNIFER LYNN ISBILL, a/k/a JENNIFER ISBILL, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30570
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Personal Representative: Sevier Bonnie, III c/o Curtis J. Bankers, Esq. Sherman & Howard L.L.C. 675 Fifteenth Street, Ste. 2300 Denver, Colorado 80202
Legal Notice No. DHD 3160
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of SANDRA L. ALBRECHT, aka SANDRA LEE ALBRECHT, Deceased Case Number: 2023PR031364
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before September 29, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael P. Sasin
Attorney to the Personal Representative Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC 9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112 Main: 720-473-8000
Legal Notice No. DHD 3176
First Publication: June 20, 2024 Last Publication: July 4, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Charles Leroy Hopwood, a/k/a Charles L. Hopwood, a/k/a Charles Hopwood, and Chuck Hopwood, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30624
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
David C. Hopwood, Personal Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3169
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Public Notices
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of LEE PALMER EVERDING, aka LEE P. EVERDING, aka LEE EVERDING, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030683
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Richard L. Kylberg, Personal Representative
c/o Nicole Andrzejewski
5347 S. Valentia Way, Ste. 335 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3185
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of GARY SCHLUTER, aka GARY JAMES SCHLUTER, aka GARY J. SCHLUTER, Deceased. Case Number: 2024PR30682
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
LARRY SCHLUTER, Personal Representative 4384 207th Street Farmington, MN 55024
Legal Notice No. DHD 3182
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edward B. Wasson, also known as Edward Bassett Wasson, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30569
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 20, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Kate B. Wasson
Co-Personal Representative 215 Kearney Street Denver, Colorado 80220 AND Mary O. Wasson
Co-Personal Representative 10594 N. 65th Street
Longmont, Colorado 80503
Legal Notice No. DHD 3168
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John Dennis Warner, Deceased Case Number 2024PR209
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Abigail Duffy, Personal Representative 411 N. 84th Place Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Legal Notice No. DHD 3179
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Susan S. Coy, aka Susan Stovall, Coy, and Susan Coy, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30640
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Elizabeth S. Callender, Personal Representative 350 Jasmine Street Denver, Colorado 80220
Legal Notice No. DHD 3181
First Publication: June 27, 2024 Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Janet Lee Brigham, also known as Janet Lee Bruce; aka Janet L. Brigham; aka Janet Brigham, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30428
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
3i Law, LLC, Personal Representative 2000 S. Colorado Blvd. Tower 1, Suite 10000 Denver, CO 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3174
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Levi Gallegos, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030467
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before Monday, October 21, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Michael P. Sasin
Attorney to the Personal Representative Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC 9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112
Main: 720-473-8000
Legal Notice No. DHD 3175
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: July 4, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of
Shirley Ann Turnquist Coats, a/k/a Shirley A. Turnquist, a/k/a Shirley Turnquist, a/k/a Shirley Ann Goodding, a/k/a Shirley A. Goodding, a/k/a Shirley Gooding, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030512
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before October 27, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Reggie Coats, Personal Representative c/o Spencer Crona, Esq., Miller and Steiert, P.C. 1901 W. Littleton Blvd. Littleton, CO 80120
Legal Notice No. DHD 3183
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Case Number 2024DR30658 Courtroom: 368
Attorney for Petitioner: Luke Niermann, #55462
Joseph & Hall, P.C. 12203 E. 2nd Ave. Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: (303) 733-4382
Email: luke@immigrationissues.com
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION CONCERNING PETITION FOR PARENTAL RESPONSIBLITIES
1. Family Case
You (the Respondent) are now a part of a court case to resolve a family legal matter. Along with this summons, you will get a document called a Petition. The Petition will let you know more about the case and what the Petitioner wants the Court to do.
You are further notified that said Petition is set for an Initial Status Conference on July 1, 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Denver District Court located at 1437 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80202 in courtroom 368.
2. Your Next Steps
You must file a written response to that Petition.
a) You may use form JDF 1035 – Response to the Petition.
b) Forms and resources are found online at [www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/family]
c) Your response is due within 21 days of receiving this summons. That deadline extends to 35 days when served outside of Colorado or if notified of the case by publication.
d) File online at: [www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling] Or file by mail or at the courthouse. (The Court’s address is in Box A above.)
e) Pay the filing fee. Or request a fee waiver. (Use forms JDF 205 and JDF 206).
3. Consequences
If you do not file a Response, the Court may decide the case without your input. You may not receive further notice about court filings and events. You are still required to obey any orders the Court issues.
4. Automatic Court Orders (Temporary Injunction)
As soon as you receive this Summons, you must obey these orders:
a) Do not disturb the peace of the other parent or parties in this case.
b) Do not take the children in this case out of the state without permission from the Court and/or the other parent (or party).
District Court, Denver County 1437 Bannock St. Denver, CO 80202
In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning: Itzel Rodriguez Agustin
Petitioner: Maria del Carmen Agustin Valle And Respondent: John Doe
c) Do not stop paying, cancel, or make any changes to health, homeowner’s, renter’s, automobile, or life insurance policies that cover the children or a party in this case or that name a child or a party as a beneficiary. Exception: You may make changes to insurance coverage if you have written permission from the other parent or party or a court order, and you give at least 14 days’ Notice to the other party. C.R.S. §§ 14-10-107, 108. You must obey these orders until this case is finalized, dismissed, or the Court changes these orders. To request a change, you may use form JDF
Silver Plume school celebrates 130 years of history with open house
Locals and tourists invited to George Rowe Museum to take a look into the past
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Dozens of people walked through the doors to the George Rowe Museum in Silver Plume and were transported more than 125 years into the past to a school day in 1894.
Wooden desks for students were topped with small chalkboards and a piece of chalk. An old-fashioned
spelling bee was underway with 10-year-old Georgetown resident Ada, leading the class.
Ada reflected on how more than a century later, classrooms and learning have changed, but looking back in time is certainly interesting.
“It would definitely be different, like sitting at a desk like that and then having chalk to write on blackboards, I think it would be fun but super boring,” Ada said. “At our school (Georgetown Community School) we do a lot of work on our screens and Google documents and stuff like that.”
The meticulously restored schoolhouse opened to the public for the season June 15.
According to records from the U.S. Library of Congress, the school was designed by William Quayle and built in 1894.
“Quayle’s extensive use of glass, symmetry and strong rounded arches are indicative of the Romanesque style of architecture popular in the late 1880s,” the records state. “The building was meant to be viewed from the front as evidenced by the lack of ornamentation on the side and rear facades.”
The school closed its doors as an education facility in 1959 and reopened as a museum in 1961. It was named the George Rowe Museum in 1970, according to congressional re-
cords.
“I love the history of this town. I’ve lived here for 46 years and worked in one of the mines to a certain extent. I’m part of the history of this town because this is a mining town,” Silver Plume Board of Trustees member Marty Gitlin said.
Curious visitors walked softly across the wooden floors and peeked in at the spelling bee or marveled over original construction drawings or simple reminders of what school looked like 130 years ago.
“It would be kinda boring to just read a whole bunch of big books, but it would be cool to go back in time for just one day,” Ada said.
Public Notices
5. Note on Genetic Testing
You can request genetic testing. The Court will not hold this request against you when deciding the outcome of the case. You must do testing and submit the results before the Court establishes who the parents are (parentage) and issues final orders. After that time, it may be too late to submit genetic testing evidence. The law that directs this process is C.R.S. § 14-10-124(1.5).
Submitted by:
Luke Niermann, Attorney for Petitioner
Legal Notice No. DHD 3157
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West 4th Holdings, LLC, the duly appointed receiver (“Receiver”) for Bellrock Brands, Inc., BRB DB Holdings, Inc., BRB Mary’s
Holdings Corp., Dixie Brands (USA) Inc., Mary’s Operations, LLC, Mary’s Pets, LLC, Mary’s Nutritionals, LLC, DB Finance Nevada, LLC, DB Oklahoma, LLC (collectively, the “Receivership Defendants”), has established a procedure for asserting claims by claimants unknown to the Receiver against the Receivership Defendants and the Receivership estate, pursuant to this Court’s March 25, 2024, Order re: Forthwith Motion for Immediate Appointment of Receiver-Manager Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, § 1-15(4) (the “Receivership Order”).
THE DEADLINE FOR UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS TO FILE CLAIMS WITH THE RECEIVER IS FORTY-FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLISHING OF THIS NOTICE
If you have a claim against the Receivership Defendants, or any of them, you must submit a completed claim form for each claim to the Receiver no later than forty-five days from the date of publishing of this Notice. If you have a claim against more than one Receivership Defendant, you must file a separate Proof of Claim
against each such Receivership Defendant.
Claim forms may be obtained from and submitted by hand delivery, courier, email (as an attachment in portable document format (.pdf)), facsimile or U.S. mail addressed to:
West 4th Holdings, LLC c/o Jordan Factor, Esq. Allen Vellone Wolf Helfrich & Factor, P.C.
1600 Stout Street, Suite 1900 Denver, Colorado 80202
Tel. No. (303) 534-4499
Fax No. (303) 893-8332
Email: jfactor@allen-vellone.com
Proofs of Claim filed in any other manner, including with the Court, will not be considered properly submitted. Prior submissions by Claimants will not be treated as properly filed Claims; such Claimants must submit completed and signed Proof of Claim Forms to the Receiver on or before the applicable Bar Date. Each Proof of Claim submitted to the Receiver must conform substantially to and contain all
of the information sought in the Proof of Claim Form approved by the Court.
Any Claimant who is required to submit a Proof of Claim, but fails to do so in a timely manner or in the proper form, will be: (a) barred, estopped, and enjoined to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law from asserting, in any manner, such Claim against the Receiver, the Receivership Defendants and their respective estates or property, (b) not be permitted to object to any distribution plan proposed by the Receiver on account of such Claim, (c) be denied any distributions under any distribution plan implemented by the Receiver on account of such Claim, and (d) not receive any further notices on account of such Claim. Further, the Receivership Defendants will be discharged from any and all indebtedness or liability with respect to such Claim.
Renaissance Festival brings medieval fun and annual road closure
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A road that parallels Interstate 25 will close to southbound tra c going toward Larkspur during the Colorado Renaissance Festival on an as-needed basis, the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce says. is marks the second year in a row that the tra c plan for the Renaissance Festival will close the back road some have used during the festival in the past. Other routes to the festival will still be open.
A widely known event, the festival has caused concerns among nearby residents about tra c linked to the
gathering.
ere’s also a public-safety concern about access for emergency vehicles, said Deputy Cocha Heyden, spokesperson for the sheri ’s o ce.
“Only residents and con rmed golf course attendees will be allowed past the closure. Others will be turned away,” the sheri ’s o ce said on the social media platform X. e Renaissance Festival — which the Town of Larkspur’s website describes as Colorado’s “premier summertime event” — is a thematic recreation of a 16th century village and marketplace set in a “picturesque mountain venue,” the website says.
e road closure spot is south of Castle Rock. e sheri ’s o ce may close Bear Dance Drive south of Tomah Road on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at about 9:30 a.m. until roughly 1:30 p.m.
e closure period started on June 15 and lasts until Aug. 4, but it will only be implemented as needed, Heyden said.
“If it appears that tra c through that area is getting bad, they will close it southbound,” Heyden said.
At the closure, golfers headed to a nearby golf course will be allowed through with a con rmed tee time. Residents living in the area will also be allowed through.
“We will trust that if they say they live there, they do. If it appears they may not, they may be asked for proof,” Heyden said. “We would like to trust people to be honest.” e closure does not a ect anyone going northbound, Heyden said.
Access to the festival runs via Spruce Mountain Road to Perry Park Avenue, according to the sheri ’s o ce.
e festival’s address is 650 Perry Park Ave. in Larkspur.
For more information on the festival and routes to get there, visit its website at coloradorenaissance. com.
