A vibrant tradition with a dark history
Colorado reins in HOAs’ foreclosure powers
BY JESSE PAUL THE COLORADO SUN
24th annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival to take place at Sloan’s Lake on July 27-28
BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
As the legend goes, an ancient Chinese poet and court o cial named Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Miluo River in protest of the corrupt imperial government. Onlookers from the nearby village rushed into the river with their boats to retrieve Qu Yuan’s body, violently thrashing at sh with their paddles along the
way to prevent them from eating his quickly decaying esh. is is said to be the origin of the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, and ultimately the dragon boat race.
Historically, the Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fth day of the fth lunar month, a traditionally unlucky time of the year. According to the Smithsonian Institute, the festival incorporates several traditions that work to rid people of misfortune during this time. Parents, for example, give their children ve threads of colored silk to carry around with them during the Dragon Boat Festival. e threads are meant to keep negative spirits at bay.
To honor this Chinese tradition, communities all over the world
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hold Dragon Boat Festivals, incorporating food, arts and sports, all in celebration of Chinese history and culture.
Denver’s Sloan’s Lake Park is home to the United States’ largest Dragon Boat Festival, attracting nearly 200,000 attendees in recent years. e Colorado Dragon Boat Festival debuted in 2001 with the mission of building bridges of awareness, knowledge and understanding between the diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Paci c Islander (AANHPI) communities in Colorado and the general public through cultural education, leadership development and athletic competition.
Colorado homeowners associations will have a tougher time foreclosing on their residents for unpaid debt starting in August.
House Bill 1337, signed by Gov. Jared Polis in early June, creates new hurdles for HOAs before they can le for foreclosure and limits how much associations can charge in attorney fees when they are trying to collect what they’re owed. It also gives homeowners and renters a second chance at keeping their properties in the event a house is foreclosed on by an HOA and sold at auction.
“( is bill) really gets at the pieces of this process and how it works that we were really seeing lead to the most devastating foreclosures,” said Melissa Mejia, director of state and local policy at the Community Economic Defense Project, which was one of the main groups behind the bill.
e measure, passed by the legislature in April, is aimed in part at making good on a promise from the governor and lawmakers to change the state’s HOA laws following a Colorado Sun investigation published last year. e investigation revealed Colorado HOAs had led roughly 3,000 foreclosure cases between 2018 and June 2023, more than 250 of which — or roughly 8% — resulted in properties being auctioned o , most for well below market value.
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The Dragon Boat Races on Sloan’s Lake are a highlight of the festival, set for July 27-28 this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF COLORADO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Takes on grueling 10-day bucket list race
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Dubbed “the longest and toughest horse race in the world,” riders from all over the globe will travel to Mongolia this August to compete in the annual Mongol Derby, a treacherous,
Based on the ancient postal system Genghis Khan used to deliver messages across his empire, the race pits nearly 40 riders against rugged and dangerous terrain for eight hours a day across the Mongolian steppe between August 7-16. Only about 4% of racing applicants are accepted. Gideon Kotkowski, a Sloan’s Lake neighborhood resident, made the cut this year.
Mongol Derby on social media. He was “broke as a nail” at that time and it’s an expensive adventure. But after going down the rabbit hole and learning more, he put it on his bucket list.
“I actually printed out some pictures of the Derby of that year and put them up in my bedroom so that every day as I woke up and went to sleep, it was the rst and last thing I saw,” Kotkowski said. “And I thought to myself, ‘One day, I’m going to do this.’”
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Kotkowski has been riding horses since he was a child. At about 14 years old, he said he was lucky to land at a polo ranch in El Paso called “Los Amigos.” at turned into a lustrous college polo career at Texas A&M, where Kotkowski snagged a couple of national championships.
But even the most experienced riders are in for a big challenge in Mongolia; some don’t even nish the race. At a distance equal to riding from Kansas City to Denver, riders travel over 60 miles per day, changing horses every 25 miles.
And these aren’t polo-ish, country-club style horses; they are semiwild, which Kotkowski described as “domesticated but feral.”
“As an adrenaline junkie and a horseback rider, this is absolutely the pinnacle of the sport,” he said. “It tests your physical endurance, your horsemanship, your ability to
connect with over 40 horses across golian ponies, so they’re still pretty crazy.”
In 2021, the Equestrianists (the organization that puts on the Mongol Derby) partnered with the Mongolian nonpro t Steppe and Hoof, www.steppeandhoof.org, which helps to preserve and enhance the lifestyles of the remaining nomadic herders and their families in the country.
From a total population of 3.2 million Mongolian people, only about 169,000 nomadic families remain today. Each rider is asked to raise money for Steppe and Hoof as a thank you to the herders. View Kotkowski’s athlete pamphlet at tinyurl. com/gideon-derby to help with his fundraising e orts.
For more from Kotkowski, check out the Q&A below.
Renfrow: What was your reaction to getting that acceptance email?
Kotkowski: I was pumped. But my hands started clamming up, as they are now and anytime I talk about it. I got really nervous. It got real really quickly and now it’s going to happen here in August. It’s like a dream come true for me. I just get chills thinking about being able to do this. Horses in Mongolia and for horse people, it’s one of the craziest things. You can e ectively trace all horse sports back to Mongolia. It’s amazing.
Riders race across the Mongolian steppe during last season’s Mongol Derby. The race, dubbed the “longest and toughest horse race in the world” pits some 35 riders against one another through unpredictable weather, tough terrain and semi-wild horses.
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Renovation Trends Reflect Post-Pandemic Drive for Comfort, Warmth and Healthy Living
A May 30th article on Houzz.com caught my attention with the headline “7 Home Design Trends Emerging Now.” I’ll post a link to that article at RealEstateToday.substack.com
The trends which the article identified showed a rising interest in “organic” modern style and “dark and moody” interiors. They didn’t mention the pandemic, but it was on my mind as I pondered this dramatic shift in the public’s attitude toward home life. The after-effects of the pandemic and especially the lock-down period are still being felt in various ways, especially in the home design and real estate choices we each make. I’ve written in the past about how the workfrom-home mandates wreaked havoc on the commercial real estate market, especially post-pandemic, as many workers insisted on (with some employer agreement) continuing to work from home instead of returning to the office.
The biggest surge was observed in the use of search terms such as “organic modern,” whether it was for bedrooms, dining rooms or other rooms. I never thought of using the term “organic” for home design, but it seems to be close to what I’ve always called earth tones. This also tied in with the next most common search term, “dark” and “moody.”
bathroom I saw had a shower that was not separated from a standalone tub sitting on a tiled floor with a floor drain. The homeowner could have been Japanese or perhaps an American who lived there and adopted Japanese ways.
To quote from the article by Parker, “These spaces mix deep, dramatic colors and materials to create an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere with a touch of drama.” Pictures of rooms demonstrating results of those search terms are in the online article which you will want to check out.
It’s been a couple decades since the move away from white walls in new homes. Rounded wall corners are now commonplace, adding softness to walls which are now often a shade of gray.
(I enjoyed a visit to Tokyo decades ago, where I stayed in a student house with no bathing facilities. I, like others in the house, went to a neighborhood bathhouse where I squatted alongside others on a stool in front of a low faucet and washed and rinsed my body before joining others in a huge hot tub.)
Another trend cited by Parker is wellness, which is expressed in bathrooms as well as in saunas, steam showers, cold plunges, and yoga rooms. “Home spa” was a search term which jumped 34% from last year to this year.
We’ve long seen pool tables and ping pong tables in homes, but now the big thing is “game rooms.” (This reminds me that in some 1950s one-story homes with basements, I have seen more than one which had a shuffle board court laid out using colored vinyl tiles, usually covered by wall-to-wall carpeting, greatly amusing the homeowner when it came time to replace the carpeting!)
The seventh and last trend identified in the Houzz article was an interest in “kid zones.” Yes, people are still having children, and having a place for them to engage in non-smartphone games is important to many parents, as it would be for Rita and me if we were of that age. (I suppose grandparents would want a kids zone, too, but even our grandchildren are in college now!)
A second real estate impact from the lock-down period was the decision by many homeowners to relocate to homes that were further from their place of employment and/or move to a home more suited to working from home, such as with a separate home office space.
As for home design trends, how does one gauge such trends? For Mitchell Parker, the writer for Houzz, it was done by analyzing the year-over-year changes in search terms used on their website.
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Another trend noted by Parker is reading rooms and walls of bookshelves, which may seem odd in an era noted for its switch to digital and audio books. (I myself am now hooked on audio books, following a previous addiction to ebooks, which are free from the Jeffco and other library systems.)
Japanese influences are coming into vogue, from the living room to bedroom to the garden, with green, including indoor plants like lemon grass dominating room décor. I recently toured a home which had a Japanese style bathroom. Japanese are fond of washing themselves outside the bathtub, and only going into the tub afterwards to soak. The
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Leisure spaces generally are also important to home buyers and home renovators. One search term which jumped by 107% year-over-year was “listening room.” Another was for a piano room or piano living room.
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Searches for “race car bed,” “teen lounge” and “tween bedroom” were all up year-over-year. I found the article, which was filled with photo examples from vendors, very interesting and fun. You will too!
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The sellers designed this 5-bedroom, 4,603sq.-ft. home at 6714 Field St. in Arvada for entertaining and were the general contractor for it in 1985. Listed last month at $845,000, the price was just lowered to $798,000, which computes to only $173 per square foot! Spaces for entertaining abound both indoors and on the large wraparound deck. There's an indoor hot tub in its own room that is well ventilated to avoid moisture-related issues. Floors are a mix of carpet, oak hardwood and ceramic tile. A guest bedroom on the main floor was used by the seller as a home office and a reading room and sewing room are upstairs. This home is an early example of passive solar design. In addition to the solar thermal panels on the roof which provide hot water for the home, there are solar thermal panels built into the south wall of the great room to capture solar gain in the winter for warming the house after dark. The backyard includes a large garden area and a shed with electricity with two compartments — a storage area with a concrete floor and a south-facing area with gravel floor and windows to capture solar gain for starting plants early. There is no HOA and there’s a gate on the north side of the house for parking an RV next to the garage. Majestic View Park and its Nature Center are a short walk or bike ride to the north. Find more pictures, floor plans and a narrated video walk-through at www.ArvadaHome.info, then come to our open house on Saturday, July 20th, 11am to 1pm. Or call Kathy Jonke at 303-990-7428 to schedule a private showing.
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These Colorado schools will get Juul lawsuit settlement money for education and prevention
BY MELANIE ASMAR CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Twenty-one Colorado school districts, seven charter schools, one cooperative education services board, and one youth residential treatment center have been awarded $11.4 million in funding over the next three years for vaping education and prevention programs.
e money comes from a $31.7 million settlement between the state of Colorado and e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. Colorado sued Juul in 2020, alleging that it targeted youth with deceptive marketing and played down the health risks of vaping. In settling the lawsuit, Juul did not admit any wrongdoing.
Colorado is poised to spend the bulk of the settlement money on a $20 million grant program aimed at improving children’s mental health. But the state is also giving smaller grants directly to school districts, nonpro t organizations, and government entities.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the recipients of the smaller grants in a press release Tuesday. e school district and school recipients are:
Alamosa School District:
$244,968
Atlas Preparatory School in Colorado Springs: $85,000
Aurora Public Schools: $140,267
AXL Academy in Aurora:
$238,000
Bennett School District: $218,547
Center School District: $198,098
Chavez-Huerta Preparatory Academy in Pueblo: $46,940
Colorado Military Academy in Colorado Springs: $117,471
Dolores County School District:
$45,681
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School in Denver: $78,000
DSST Public Schools in Denver and Aurora: $114,000
Eagle County School District:
$213,353
Elizabeth School District:
$130,217
Fountain-Fort Carson School District: $131,009
Gunnison Watershed School District: $74,534
Harrison School District:
$253,405
Lake County School District:
$87,543
Mancos School District: $54,300
Mapleton Public Schools:
$36,681
Montrose County School District: $100,000
New Legacy Charter School in Aurora: $71,624
North Park School District:
$187,545
Pueblo County School District 70: $127,657
San Luis Valley BOCES: $273,870 School District 49: $126,961
Sierra Grande School District: $100,985
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center in Cañon City: $36,181
Steamboat Springs School District: $125,635
Strasburg School District: $91,500
Summit School District: $50,000
Twelve nonpro t organizations and government entities were awarded a total of $6 million. ose recipients are:
21st Judicial District Attorney’s O ce, Juvenile Diversion Lighthouse Program: $224,010 for a vaping education program for youth in Mesa County, with a focus on rural communities
Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado, Inc.: $855,979 for community engagement and youth substance use prevention and peer-led programs at 50 clubs across Colorado
Broom eld Public Health and Environment: $202,184 for nicotine replacement therapy and peer support programs to help young people quit vaping, with a focus on LGBTQ+ youth
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment: $541,158 for nicotine replacement therapy, community engagement, and trauma-informed counseling for youth
Mountain Youth: $500,000 for vaping prevention education, media campaigns, cessation programs, and youth-led initiatives in the Ea-
gle River Valley Je erson County Public Health: $400,000 for vaping education and cessation services for youth
Partners of Delta, Montrose & Ouray: $297,161 for mentors who will support middle and high school students with behavioral issues through school-based programs
Partners for Youth: $335,487 for an initiative to connect youth in Routt County with trusted adults and engage them in positive activities to prevent substance use
Rocky Mountain Center for Health, Promotion and Education: $800,000 for a program that will train adults to build strong connections with youth in school, family, and community settings
Servicios de La Raza: $950,000 to deploy a bilingual vaping-cessation program for Latino youth University of Colorado/Colorado School of Public Health UpRISE: $544,018 to expand a youthled social justice movement for tobacco control
Youth Healthcare Alliance: $350,000 for a program in which school-based health centers will participate in an alternative-to-discipline initiative for youth who are caught vaping is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonpro t news site covering educational change in public schools.
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This summer, take simple steps for be er air
It’s another hot, sunny, bluesky day in Denver. The air is still and looks clear! Despite the beautiful day, you may feel irritation in your throat or a tightness in your chest while out walking the dog, at the park, riding your bike, or on an afternoon run. Your asthma may also be acting up.
This is likely the impact of ground-level ozone: the Front Range’s most pressing air quality problem each summer. We can’t see or smell it, but this pollutant accumulates the most on hot and sunny blue-sky days, reaching its highest levels in the afternoons and evenings.
While ozone serves an important purpose high up in the atmosphere — protecting us from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation — at ground level, high concentrations of ozone are unhealthy. Ozone makes it difficult to breathe, increases our susceptibility to respiratory infections, and exacerbates respiratory ailments such as asthma.
High ozone levels affect all of us. Even if you are healthy, ozone can impact the cells in your lungs during and after exposure, like
sunburn, and repeated exposure over time can lead to reduced lung function. The people at higher risk of exposure or more sensitive to this air pollution include the elderly, those with respiratory conditions, outdoor workers, outdoor athletes, and especially children, whose lungs are still developing.
Where does this air pollution come from? Ground-level ozone is not directly emitted from any source. It forms in the air when two chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), react in the sunshine and heat of summer days. These chemicals are called ozone precursors, and they are released into the air from emissions made by our gaspowered vehicles, gas-powered lawn equipment, and oil and gas production across the Front Range.
Both colorless and odorless, ozone is different than wildfire smoke, tiny particulate matter called PM2.5 or PM10, and the visible Denver “brown cloud” of years past. However, ozone can combine with other air quality issues, and is sometimes referred to as “smog.”
While air quality in the region has greatly improved in the past half century, ozone remains a pressing issue to our health and environment. But as our gas-powered vehicles and gas-powered lawn equipment contribute to its formation, we all have the power to reduce ground-level ozone in the Front Range each summer!
First, sign up for ozone alerts. Visit SimpleStepsBetterAir.org to sign up for emails or text “BetterAirCO” to 21000 to receive air quality alerts on your phone. When the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) forecasts a high ozone day, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) will send you a timely text or email to let you know.
On high ozone days, protect your health by avoiding outdoor exercise or heavy exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Still want to get outside? Plan ahead and spend time outside in the morning, or later in the evening, when ozone levels will be lower.
Second, reduce your emissions! Take some Simple Steps for Better Air: Skip two car trips per week by carpooling, combining
errands, or taking the bus or the light rail to get where you need to go. Don’t forget: youth ride for free on RTD! For shorter distances, leave the car at home and walk, ride a scooter, or your bike or e-bike.
Fuel up your car after 5 p.m. to avoid releasing emissions during the heat of the day. Skip idling your car: instead, roll down the windows and turn off the engine while waiting in parking lots or lines. Consider a low- or zeroemissions vehicle, like an electric vehicle (EV), when it’s time to purchase a new vehicle.
Mow the lawn after 5 p.m. if you still use gas-powered equipment. Even better, upgrade your old gas lawn mower, trimmer, or leaf blower to a new electric one with a 30% state discount at participating retailers this year!
And if your job can be done remotely, work from home at least one day a week and eliminate your commute altogether.
Taking these timely, simple steps in the summer improves our Front Range air quality, our health, and our ability to enjoy the outdoors! Visit SimpleStepsBetterAir.org for more information about how to reduce your ozone impact this summer and help your community breathe easier.
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At least 100 of the auctioned properties sold for $60,000 or less, according to court records analyzed by e Sun, costing homeowners much — if not all — of the equity they had accrued.
ere were an estimated 2.7 million Coloradans living in an HOAgoverned community at the end of last year, or roughly half of the state’s population.
House Bill 1337 also builds on other measures passed by Colorado lawmakers aimed at making HOA foreclosures more rare.
e new law says an HOA can’t le for foreclosure against a resident unless it has rst led a lawsuit to collect its debt or led an involuntary bankruptcy petition against the homeowner.
Additionally, the law limits the amount in attorneys fees an HOA can charge a homeowner to $5,000, or 50% of their debt — whichever is less. ere would be an exception for people who are able to pay higher amounts but wilfully did not pay their debts to the HOA and the cap would increase annually based on in ation.
e Sun investigation found that attorneys fees can be much higher than $5,000 and frequently make up a quarter or more of what a homeowner eventually owes their HOA.
Finally, the measure imposes a “ rst right of redemption” on HOAforeclosed homes sold at auction, giving homeowners, tenants, af-
fordable housing nonpro ts, a community land trust, a cooperative housing corporation and the state or local government — in that order — 30 days to le an a davit stating their intent to purchase the
property. ey would then have 180 days after the sale to come up with the money and complete the deal.
HOA groups expressed concerns about the bill and how it may affect associations’ ability to collect unpaid debt, forcing them to ask homeowners who do keep up with their payments to fork over more money. e attorneys fee cap was also a point of contention because of how it could lead to higher bills for compliant homeowners.
House Bill 1337 was sponsored by four Democrats: Reps. Iman Jodeh of Aurora and Jennifer Bacon of Denver, as well as Sens. James Coleman of Denver and Tony Exum
A separate measure aimed at addressing HOA foreclosures failed at the Capitol this year by a single vote
House Bill 1158 would have required that the minimum bid for HOA-foreclosed homes being sold at auction be set at roughly 60% of the property’s market value. Right now, the minimum bid is set at whatever the homeowner owes their HOA, which may only be a few e Sun found one HOA-foreclosed home in Aurora that was auctioned o in 2021 for $5,000. e owner owed the HOA $4,889.31, which became the starting bid. About six months later, the condominium was resold on the open
Another HOA measure that was rejected by the legislature was House Bill 1078, which would have required that property managers operating HOAs be licensed with the state starting in July 2025. e governor vetoed a similar measure ree other HOA measures were passed by the legislature this year
• House Bill 1233, which rolls back a requirement in a bill passed by the legislature in 2022 that homeowners associations must physically post a notice on a home when an owner owes them money. However, it adds that the HOA must mail a notice and contact the owner by two of the following: telephone, email or text message.
• House Bill 1091, which prohibits a homeowners association from restricting the installation, use or maintenance of re-hardened building materials in residential property.
• Senate Bill 134, which prohibits an HOA from restricting a member from operating a business out of their home. is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
An HOA-foreclosed home in Golden’s Mesa View Estates neighborhood. It sold in November 2020 at an HOA foreclosure auction for $85,500 to cover a roughly $25,000 unpaid balance.
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ing to run a marathon. at’s a good type of training because it’s endurance, cardio and heart. As far as replicating the race, riding eight hours a day is nearly impossible to nd. ere are some local Facebook groups that I’ve tapped into with folks who might have an extra horse that needs help being worked. So, I’ll go out to their barn and help them muck stalls and in exchange I get to ride their ponies. I’ve been to some trail rides as well … Just trying to get as much saddle time as possible.
Renfrow: Riding semi-wild horses will likely be much di erent than ranch ponies. Is that nerve-wracking?
Kotkowski: When it comes to riding di erent horses, I feel like I might be at an advantage because coming from the polo discipline, you grow up playing all sorts of di erent horses. I’ve got a method to the madness about picking up what kind of horse I’m riding pretty quickly … at part of the race, to me, is just exciting. I’m not as nervous as I am just pumped that I get to ride descendants of the great Genghis Khan ponies that helped conquer the world.
Renfrow: Is it enough to just go, be enchanted and enjoy the race, or is the competitor in you dying to win it?
Kotkowski: To me, I’m going there with the plan to win. I certainly am and I continue to tell myself that I’m not going there with any other mission but to win. However, this is much more than just a race. You’re riding with 35 other athletes who are just as crazy as you are and who are just as passionate about horse racing as you are. At the end of the day, nishing the race would be enough of a win.
Renfrow: What’s the most intimidating part of the race for you?
Kotkowski: e things that I can’t plan for, which are the weather, or what I’m going to eat (lots of mutton, apparently), or where I’m going to be when inevitably I’m going to have to go to the restroom or something like that.
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Renfrow: Lastly, you get a 5kg backpack (about 11 pounds) for the race. What are some essentials you’re bringing with you?
Kotkowski: Absolutely. e elevation training. Being at elevation and horseback riding is a unique advantage for me. ere will be mountains to climb, there will be hills to come down from and understanding a horse’s sure-footedness is a big part of the training as well.
Kotkowski: (Laughs) A Leatherman multitool for sure, electrolyte packets, and dude, I don’t think I could do this race without my Honey Stingers. Need those. And the last piece I’m not going without is anti-cha ng powders and creams, 100%.
PERIODICALS
Gideon Kotkowski, now a Sloan’s Lake neighborhood resident, poses for a photo on horseback at “Los Amigos”, a polo ranch in El Paso, Texas where Kotkowski earned his stripes as a polo player.
Since moving to north Denver in January, Gideon Kotkowski has taken advantage of the wild Colorado terrain with trail ponies to get used to altitude he’ll experience in Mongolia. He said the Colorado weather gives him an advantage before the Mongol Derby in August.
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Gideon Kotkowski speeds on horseback in a competitive game of polo in his college days. Kotkowski secured a few national championships in the sport at Texas A&M University.
e 2024 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival will take place on the north side of Sloan’s Lake Park on July 2728. In addition to the much-anticipated dragon boat races, the festival will include an Asian Marketplace where vendors and artists will be selling wares, two Taste of Asia food courts, and a stage for live music. It will also feature live art demos, eye dotting ceremony, a performing arts stage, water zorbs and a dragonland kids play area.
“Our festival stands out because we are not just about Dragon Boat races. We are an arts and culture festival that also highlights and promotes the ancient sport of Dragon Boating. On land, we feature three stages with over 60 performances from community organizations, including Taiko drumming, Indian dance, and K-pop battles,” said Sara Moore, executive director of Colorado Dragon Boat, a non-pro t established in 2001.
ose involved with Colorado Dragon Boat believe that AANHPI representation is crucial, especially in Colorado. e AANHPI umbrella encompasses more than 40 di erent ethnicities and cultures.
“In Colorado, only about 4% of the population identi es as AANHPI, highlighting the need for our communities to unite to be seen and heard,” said Moore. “ is is precisely why Colorado Dragon Boat, the nonpro t that hosts the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, was established.”
Moore added that the three founders – Ding Wen Hsu, Howie Solow and John Chin – recognized the necessity of bringing diverse AANHPI communities together to celebrate a collective impact.
“ e Colorado Dragon Boat Festival not only unites our AANHPI communities in a safe and fun environment to celebrate and promote our remarkable contributions and
achievements, but also invites the general public to join us in celebration,” Moore said. “Although we are an AANHPI festival, many attendees come from other marginalized and underrepresented communities. We strive to create a safe space for everyone to celebrate art and culture.”
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a signi cant increase in anti-Asian sentiment and hate, making the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival even more vital in the post-pandemic era.
“It is heartwarming to see so many Coloradans and others support our community after such a challenging time. In 2023, over 200,000 attendees joined our two-day event,
Governor Jared Polis poses with volunteers at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
Attendees of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.
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Old World church festivals in north Denver and Globeville
BY MARY LOU EGAN
Nearly every Catholic parish holds a bazaar during the summer months to raise money for operating expenses throughout the year.
But the parishes in north Denver and Globeville o er an invitation to share the heritage of their immigrant founders. If you attend any of these celebrations, peek inside these historic churches: the stained glass windows, altars, statues and stations of the cross are a tribute to the devotion of the immigrant founders.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Bazaar
Founded in 1894, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 3549 Navajo St., has been the beating heart of the Italian-American community in Denver for 130 years.
Its parish bazaar features music, Italian sausage or meatball sandwiches, hot dogs, roasted corn, beer, wine and sodas. ere will be children’s games and Italian crafts, ceramics and merchandise.
Saturday, July 20, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, July 21, Mass and procession at 2:30 p.m.; bazaar from 4-9 p.m.
To savor the Italian essence of Mount Carmel, attend the Feast Day Mass at 2:30 p.m. in this stunning church. en join the procession bearing the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel through the streets of north Denver.
Potenza Lodge and the Feast of St. Rocco
Societa Nativi di Potenza Basilicata, more commonly known as the Potenza Lodge, was founded in Denver on Oct. 14, 1899, by immigrants from Potenza, Italy. e society helped newcomers nd jobs and housing, and provided support to strangers as they adjusted to life in their new environment.
Today, the society is committed to keeping Italian traditions alive with the yearly celebration of the Feast of St. Rocco, a lively commemoration of the patron saint of the city of Potenza.
wine, games, ra es and music.
Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, 5-10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18, Mass at 11 a.m.; festival from 4-9 p.m.
Sunday is the big celebration with the procession. Bidding for the privilege of carrying the statue of St. Rocco begins following the 11 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 3549 Navajo St. Immediately following the bidding, there will be a procession of the statue and Papal ag through the streets surrounding the church.
Kraljica sv. Roznega Venca, Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish Festival Holy Rosary Parish at 4688 Pearl St. was founded by Slovenian and Croatian immigrants, and dedicat-
the economic ladder, they moved out and a predominantly Hispanic population settled in the neighborhood. Today’s Hispanic parishioners share the working-class background and robust faith of their predecessors.
Sunday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy tacos, autas, enchiladas, churros, hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas, ice cream, snacks and desserts. In a nod to the Slavic founders, there will be some potica and pizzelles for sale. Games for the kids, entertainment, musical performances, ra es and prizes will keep everyone entertained.
North Denver Knights of Columbus Council 3319 bears the Statue of St. Rocco. Born to a wealthy family in about 1340, St. Rocco gave all his inheritance to the poor and ministered to those a icted by the plague, before eventually succumbing to the disease himself.
Colorado’s first Firehawk is finally ready to
The state purchased it about 3 years ago
BY OLIVIA PRENTZEL THE COLORADO SUN
ree years after lawmakers allocated $30 million to purchase its rst “Firehawk,” the modi ed military helicopter that is capable of quickly crisscrossing Colorado to detect and douse ames is nally ready for action.
But that doesn’t mean it will be called to attack the next wild re that sparks as overgrown fuels dry up in the sti ing summer heat.
Highly specialized training for four primary pilots is complete but whether the one-of-a-kind aircraft is called to the next re depends on what other resources are available nearest to the re, said Mike Morgan, director of Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
“We’ll send the closest available helicopter,” Morgan said. “It might be a large air tanker, might be a single-engine tanker, depending on what the re is doing — it’s di erent tools in the toolbox. Sometimes you need a hammer, sometimes you need a screwdriver, and so that’s why we have a wide array of resources.”
e state’s second Firehawk, which was purchased last year, arrived in Colorado at the end of June and is expected to be operational by August 2025, Morgan said.
e rst chopper — purchased at $26 million plus more to cover operational costs — was highly anticipated, as o cials told the public it would go into service earlier this year to help Colorado ght res, which are becoming larger and more frequent as climate change causes dangerously dry conditions across the Western U.S.
e purchase of Firehawks was part of the state’s push to rely less on rented aircraft to ght wild res. In 2020, for instance, when Colorado had the three largest wild res in its history, the state struggled to secure the aircraft it needed because there were also res burning in California, New Mexico, and several other states.
When the rst one was purchased in 2021, it had not been built yet, Morgan said. is particular model
Colorado’s new Firehawk helicopter. It can fly faster than 150 mph and quickly slurp up and deploy up to 1,000 gallons of water.
was built in Poland, shipped to Texas and then brought to Colorado, where it was disassembled as a military aircraft and then rebuilt with new technology to be able to ght res.
en after a delay in delivery, the engine was recalled, Morgan said.
“And so there were a bunch of things that just weren’t going quite right for us,” Morgan said.
e rst Firehawk is stationed at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Je erson County, but can be moved anywhere in the state based on re conditions, he said. State ofcials are still working to determine the location of the second Firehawk.
e Firehawk can y at 160 mph when empty and 140 mph with a full load of water.
e Firehawk was not called to the Interlaken re, which ignited June 11 after a camp re was not properly doused near Twin Lakes before growing to more than 700 acres, because it wasn’t the nearest resource, Morgan said.
“When a re happens, we’re going to send the closest available one because that’s what makes the most sense, to get water on the re the
soonest,” he said. “If we had a big re in Durango tomorrow, would the Firehawk be the rst aircraft to be deployed to it? No, because it’d y over the top of six other helicopters before it ever got there.”
‘Catch it before it gets big’
e Firehawk will give Colorado’s re ghters “a leg up” in their initial attack and boost their chances of stopping a re while it’s still small, Morgan said.
A traditional re ghting helicopter must y to a landing zone near the re, hook a bucket up to the bottom of the helicopter, identify a water supply and then avoid ying over subdivisions and homes due to the weight it’s carrying.
“ ey’re quick, but by the time you go and land and hook things up, identify a water supply, close roadways and start bucket operations, you’ve got a delay in time,” Morgan said. “ e Firehawk helicopter is di erent.”
e Firehawk, which has a 1,000-gallon tank attached, doesn’t have the same restrictions of not being able to y over roadways or subdivisions, he said. It also has a
snorkel that allows re crews to ll the tank without ever landing. It can also re ll its tank in about a minute or less before returning to the re.
“Catch it before it gets big — if we stop this unwanted re before it gets big, and before we lose 1,000 homes, and before we deal with ooding and mudslides for the next ve years, we’re saving millions and millions of dollars by being proactive with our investment,” Morgan said.
“And that’s what this whole thing is really about. It’s about reducing the impacts of these big res by providing early intervention to the unwanted res.”
Based on a ve-year average, Colorado will spend $20 million for large res with 10% of overall costs going toward re suppression, he said.
“When you take a re that we nd when it’s small and we send a Firehawk helicopter to it and we put it out, those numbers don’t ring true,” he said. “We’re spending a little bit of money today and we’re saving millions on the back end.”
PHOTO BY JESSE PAUL/THE COLORADO SUN
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St. Joseph’s Polish Roman Catholic Church
From I-70, one can see the red spire of St. Joseph’s Polish Roman Catholic Church at 517 E. 46th Ave.
Since its founding in 1902, the parish has been a bastion of Polish cul-
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Colorado has several contracts with re ghting aircraft and positions them around the state depending on which area is seeing the highest frequency of res and where people and homes are at highest risk.
Colorado’s growing aerial reghting eet also plays a role in reducing the rising insurance rates across the state, Morgan said. Coloradans are facing 50% to 100% price hikes for home and car insurance — or cancellation altogether — as
ture, and you can experience it at the Polish Food Festival.
Celebrate all things Polish: Polish craft brews, kiełbasa, potato pancakes, cabbage rolls, pierogi, kraut and Polish pastries. Krakowiacy Polish Dancers will perform traditional Polish dances, and the Amber Band and DJ SKI will provide dance music. Treat yourself to Denver’s best Polish celebration.
Sunday Aug. 25, noon to 5 p.m.
climate disasters mount.
Saturday, Aug. 24, noon to 9 p.m.
“If we don’t stop these large res from turning into con agration burning hundreds of homes, we’re not going to be able to get insurance,” Morgan said. “So this is an investment in a lot more than just helicopters. It’s much bigger than that.”
Fire outlook for the summer
Above-average snowpack levels across the state and a very wet spring and early summer is good news for Colorado’s re year. But that moisture also translates to overgrown grasses that will soon dry out and become re fuel, Morgan said.
ere are also a lot of dead ponderosa and lodgepole trees that have been killed by the nefarious, burrowing mountain pine beetles.
“With the dead trees, that’s already ready to go. All it takes is for the light fuels to dry out, to carry it to those and we’re in trouble,” Morgan said.
It’s unclear how long the moisture is expected to last into the summer months, but forecasts suggest that southeastern Colorado could have higher than normal re activity this year, he said.
Southwestern Colorado is also getting a lot of moisture, but that could quickly dry up later in the summer, too. at part of the state
saw its snowpack disappear much earlier than usual this season because of a rare, sudden and large melt in late April.
“We don’t have a lot of good data to tell us what’s going to happen as we transition from the moisture patterns,” Morgan said. “But we’re hopeful we can keep enough moisture to keep the light fuels green and then hopefully get a big snowpack to push it down so it doesn’t just end up being fuel for next spring.”
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Krakowiacy Polish Dancers.
COURTESY OF MARY LOU EGAN
Procession through the neighborhood, with the golden domes of Mount Carmel Church in the background.
COURTESY OF JENNA PECCIA
Decency and courtesy amid rush and crush
In a world where time is a precious commodity, the ability to empathize with others and make small sacri ces for the greater good often falls by the wayside. Despite legitimate reasons and clear opportunities to help, many of us nd ourselves prioritizing our own convenience. is brings us to the concept of “doing the right thing” — a principle that, though simple in theory, proves challenging in practice.
Take, for instance, a common scenario at the grocery store. A man, visibly in a rush, approaches the checkout line and asks if he can cut ahead, explaining that he needs to get home to care for his sick child. One might expect understanding and a bit of human kindness, yet he is met with a curt refusal and a reminder that “we are all in a rush.” e irony of the situation becomes glaringly apparent when, minutes later, the same man who refused the request is seen sitting outside on a bench, leisurely smoking a cigarette. is small act
of indi erence highlights a broader issue: our inability to momentarily set aside our priorities to assist others, even when it costs us next to nothing.
Another telling example unfolds in the con nes of an airplane. Imagine a ight that has been delayed, causing many passengers to worry about their tight connecting ights. Upon landing, the pilot or ight attendant kindly requests that those who have reached their nal destination remain seated, allowing passengers with tight connections to disembark rst. Despite this reasonable request, a signi cant number of passengers stand up and crowd the aisle, eager to be the rst ones o the plane. Observing these passengers later, casually grabbing a drink or waiting at the baggage carousel, reveals that
their hurry was more about personal impatience than genuine urgency.
ese everyday incidents, though seemingly minor, underscore a profound truth: many of us struggle to act with decency and courtesy when it comes to looking out for others.
e decisions we make in these moments, however small, have a ripple e ect on those around us. By choosing to do the right thing, whether it’s letting someone cut in line or staying seated to help a fellow traveler, we contribute to a more compassionate and considerate society.
It’s easy to rationalize our actions and justify our behavior by convincing ourselves that our needs are more pressing. Yet, taking a step back to consider the broader context can lead to more empathetic choices. In the case of the grocery store, allowing someone with a sick child to go ahead might only cost us a few extra minutes, but it could make a signi cant di erence in their day. Similarly, remaining seated on a delayed ight so that others can catch
their connecting ights may seem like a minor inconvenience, but it can alleviate considerable stress for those travelers.
Living with more decency and courtesy doesn’t require grand gestures or signi cant sacri ces. Often, it’s the small acts of kindness and consideration that have the most profound impact. Whether it’s holding a door open, o ering a seat, or simply being patient, these actions foster a sense of community and shared humanity.
When we make the e ort to look out for others, we acknowledge that we are part of a larger community where everyone is navigating their own challenges and pressures. Empathy, particularly during hectic times, can bridge the gaps created by our individual pursuits. It reminds us that despite the hustle, we all share common human experiences and that a little kindness can go a long way.
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Creating more inclusive sport environments
Kindness and respect. Support and understanding. When we think of an inclusive sports environment, words like these come to mind. But how do we turn these words into actions we can implement as parents or guardians out on the eld or court?
At the U.S. Center for SafeSport, athlete safety and well-being are our priority. By educating communities on how they can help prevent abuse and misconduct in sport, we help every participant feel safe, supported and strengthened. And more than that, we seek to help parents and coaches foster settings that are more inclusive and accessible for all athletes.
But rst, what do inclusive environments look like in practice? And how do we create them?
Valuing all athletes
From respecting physical and emotional boundaries to giving ath-
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cause the coach failed to o er a drill that’s accessible to all teammates. Or maybe you’ve witnessed a participant’s confused look as they try to understand a set of complicated warm-up instructions.
COLUMN Ju’Riese Colón
When we prioritize inclusivity, we prioritize principles that make sport accessible for everyone. Examples of this are communicating openly and clearly in ways that each child can understand and adapting activities so athletes of all abilities can play and thrive.
Inclusive sport environments are places where no one is excluded based on something that makes them di erent, where all athletes can participate at the level they want, and where kindness and respect outweigh competition and tting in.
What parents can do
When a child steps onto the eld
By reinforcing that no one has to change to t in, you can help create an atmosphere that values and appreciates all athletes.
Here are ve actions you can take:
1. Model respectful, kind behavior. Demonstrate care and compassion when engaging with athletes.
2. Value each athlete. Value the unique contributions each child brings to the team or organization and nd ways to support and encourage everyone’s individual contribution.
3. Communicate openly and clearly. Communicate in ways that each participant can understand, including using simpli ed language when possible and creating alternate formats of policies, rules, or schedules.
4. Promote athletes’ agency and autonomy: Encourage athletes to set physical and emotional boundaries and respect the boundaries they set.
treat each other matters. By building inclusive sport settings that are welcoming and encouraging we can lift athletes up, making them stronger and happier.
e U.S. Center for SafeSport produces tools and resources for parents, guardians, and coaches to help young athletes feel empowered and supported. Our Creating Inclusive Sport Environments handout provides key information and actions you can take to safeguard sport for all. For additional resources to help you recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse in sport, visit uscenterforsafesport.org/abuse-prevention-resources.
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse or misconduct involving a participant of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, you can make a report to the U.S. Center for SafeSport: uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern.
ma and individual challenges from their day-to-day lives with them. As a parent, guardian, or coach, you play a key role in creating a setting
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demonstrating Coloradans’ strong desire to support and uplift diversity and culture. We are a staple in Colorado history, as well as one of the largest events in Denver year after year,” Moore said. Moore added that planning for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is a year-round endeavor, and sta and volunteers are always introducing new and exciting elements to keep the festival fresh and relevant each year.
“For our sta , this event is a passion project that inspires them daily,” Moore said. “However, the festival would not be possible without the hundreds of community volunteers who devote their time and energy to ensuring a safe and enjoyable event each year.”
IF YOU GO
Dates: July 27 & 28
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver Learn more: cdbf.org
5. Address harmful behaviors. When inappropriate or harmful behavior occurs, address it immediately. is way you can help maintain safe, supportive spaces for all.
Sports allow kids to learn and grow, but only when everyone is supported and included. How we
NORTON
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In the rush of daily life, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the importance of empathy and kindness. By making a conscious e ort to do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest or most convenient option, we can create a more supportive and compassionate world. I would love to hear your story at gotonor-
Ju’Riese Colón is the chief executive o cer of U.S. Center for SafeSport, which describes itself as “an independent nonpro t committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct.”
ton@gmail.com because after all, we are all in this together, and our actions, no matter how small, can make a signi cant di erence in the lives of others, and that really will help us to live a better than good life.
Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.
Winning artwork from the 2024 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival design contest. ART BY MARKIEY FANTONIAL (LAWRENCE)
HIGHLANDS RANCH NATIVE MAKES TEAM USA ROWING SQUAD
there is no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than by practicing my craft for the United States,” oennes said.
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Even while playing multiple sports at Mountain Vista High School, Jessica oennes never saw herself as a stellar athlete; much less an Olympian. But a decade later, that’s exactly what she is after qualifying for Team USA as a rower on the women’s pair team. It’s not her rst time qualifying, either.
oennes spoke with Colorado Community Media on the Fourth of July before hopping on a plane to Paris for the Summer Olympics. “As I have been told many times in my career,
So rather than hot dogs and reworks, oennes enjoyed multiple weightlifting sessions, in-thewater practice runs, yoga, working online, packing and more.
It’s her return to the big stage after the Tokyo Games in 2020, where she was a bow seat in the women’s eight group of rowers. at squad nished fourth in that event.
Now she and her partner, Azja Czajkowski, pair up for the U.S. as a smaller unit going for the gold after winning the pair at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials in April.
oennes and Czajkowski will compete against the world’s best rowing pairs later this month. But oennes’ journey to the top of her sport is unique; she had never rowed in her life until walk-
ing on to the University of Washington’s team in 2015. at’s about as late a start as possible.
And she wasn’t exactly counting up o ers from colleges, she said.
“I was probably one of the least talented athletes in all of the incredible number of people that came out of Mountain Vista,” oennes said. “And I don’t say that humbly; I say that as a fact. I had the privilege of playing on a volleyball team where, I think, 12 out of 13 women went to a Division I school to play volleyball. I had a basketball team where I was the varsity benchwarmer. I just wasn’t quite in my body yet. I really was scrappy, though.” at scrappiness took her to the world stage again. For more on her journey and focus going into Paris, check out the brief Q&A with oennes on the next page.
Jessica Thoennes’ path from Colorado to the Olympics
Highlands Ranch native Jessica Thoennes, left, and her partner Azja Czajkowski pose for a photo after winning the pair at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials in April. The two rowers’ finish qualified them both for the Summer Olympics this month in Paris. Thoennes is a 2014 graduate of Mountain Vista
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To watch oennes in action, tune in on Sunday, July 28 at 2:30 a.m. MT on NBC or Peacock. For those without TV or streaming access, follow @womenintheboat on Instagram for updates, schedules and more. e full Olympics schedule can be found at www.olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule.
Colorado Community Media: How did you become an Olympian and Division I athlete if you weren’t as good as the other girls on your Mountain Vista teams?
oennes:I was scrappy, determined and I outworked everybody else. ose were my characteristics in high school. I knew I wasn’t the biggest, I knew I wasn’t the fastest and I knew I wasn’t the strongest. So I had to be able to outwork, out-hustle and be willing to go just another inch to just make the team, which really helped when I went to college as a walk-on. I had never rowed before.
CCM: How did you get into rowing in college?
oennes:I had no idea what I was getting myself into. One of my characteristics is I say, ‘Well, how hard can it actually be?’ So I said to myself, ‘I’ll do it for a year. How hard could it be?’ And it turns out I was really bad. It was really hard. And I was like, “Well, I’ve really gotten myself up this creek without a paddle, so I better gure this out.’ It took me about two years to come around and gure things out. By the time I hit my junior year, I was like, ‘Oh, this is fantastic. I love this. is is incredible.’ So, I’ve always been scrappy. I’ve never been the No. 1. But I had a lot of try. I’m a bit of a stubborn creature and I just keep working at things.
CCM: What was your reaction to learning you made the Olympics again?
oennes: at was one of the best moments where, for a little bit, I was wondering if the three-and-a-half, four years that I’ve worked … You have all those thoughts that go through your head like, ‘Is this going to pay o ? Is this going to work?’ And in those moments, you can’t really think about that. But as soon as the buzzer went o , I was so elated because it was just a con r-
mation of, ‘Yeah, I do this really well and I have been doing this really well.’
CCM: How do you balance that elation with the quick turnaround of getting to work for Paris?
oennes: I think I did it a little bit better than I did last time. One, it comes with experience. But I think I just knew that if we wanted to really have a big impact on the pair eld, like Azja and I were both hoping, we needed to take a few days and celebrate, take a rest. en get right back to work.
CCM: What’s a typical day for you when you’re preparing for the Olympics?
oennes:I’m up every day super early. Out of the house by 6 o’clock. We do one practice in the morning, and that’s about two and a half hours; three once you get all your warmup stu in. Get o the water. I work in addition to rowing, so I’ll hop online for an hour or two to kind of decompress for practice and get some work sorted. en hop back in the boat or cross-train for an afternoon session. en I’ve been doing a ton of
yoga. We are religious weightlifters. We are in the gym, at minimum twice a day, but usually three times a day.
CCM: As a pair, you’re relying on a partner heavily, but what are one or two things you feel you need to polish ahead of the Olympics?
oennes: Every pair has its own unique dynamic in what you need to do. As the stroke seat, something that I really needed to solidify in these past couple of months has been providing a rhythm that is followable and fast. at’s something that we have been working on super diligently. at falls a little heavier on my shoulders, but Azja certainly contributes in that aspect. She’s got all the power back there. She’s hauling me around a lot of the time. Speci cally, I’ve really been working on my catch entry, which is the dynamic portion of rowing you can never be too good at. As your blade enters the water, you have to be patient to let it go all the way in and not jump on it before you’re fully buried. So my focus has been rhythm and catches.
Jessica Thoennes, middle, shares a moment with her fellow rowers between competitions. As one of the members of the pair team, Thoennes said her success comes from doing her part but also relying on her partner to match her energy and rhythm.
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Azja Czajkowski, left, and Jessica Thoennes share a moment of relief in the boat. The duo won the pair at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials in April, which qualified them for the Summer Olympics in Paris this month. FROM
Miners Alley goes back to school
Th
ere are many ways to approach school, and not every student thrives under the same conditions. Or, in the case of Dewey Finn, every teacher.
But that just provides the opportunity for more creativity in learning, and as the musical “School of Rock” at Miners Alley Playhouse entertainingly demonstrates, that can make all the di erence.
And that willingness to learn extends to the creatives on and o stage.
“For me, if a project scares me, that means I should do it,” said Warren Sherrill, director of the production and associate artistic director at Miners Alley. “When I was approached about directing this show it was really exciting to me, because it’s a massive undertaking. ere are a bunch of kids on stage (about half of whom need to play speci c instruments), an adult ensemble and a regular band. It’s a big show for us to bite o , but I know we can pull it o .”
“School of Rock” runs at Miners Alley, 1100 Miners Alley in Golden, from Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Sept. 15. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on ursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
e show features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes and is based on the classic 2003 lm starring Jack Black. e story follows Dewey, a failed rockstar who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. ere he discovers a class of straight-A students and decides to turn them into the rock band he always wanted.
e one of the biggest challenges was nding child actors who could
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handle the many requirements of their roles — they essentially have to be triple threats, as they have to act, sing and play instruments. Sherrill said about 70 children auditioned and the actors they selected are going to wow audiences.
“ e kids are just amazing talents and they carry a large chunk of the show and they’re going to knock people over,” he said. “I’m so excited for audiences to see them and witness their brilliance.”
While the aim is always to entertain audiences, Sherrill hopes that they also come away with a renewed appreciation of the importance of music, especially for you children. It really has the power to unlock so much that a less creative education can’t.
“A big part of the show is the kids nding their true selves through music, no matter what that is,” he said. “It’s about doing what you feel passionate about and having a sense of security that I’ve always felt the arts provide.”
Light Up the Night at the Pedal the Moon Bike Ride
Castle Rock’s annual Pedal the Moon bike ride is one of those special events that can only happen during the summer.
e ride will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, with participants meeting at Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive. From there, riders will follow the East Plum Creek Trail. Cy-
clists are encouraged to get festive and soup up their bikes with light and other decorations and they can use a decorating station located at the intersection of East Plum Creek and Hangman’s Gulch trails with glow-in-the-dark items and other goodies.
All participants must wear a helmet and have a front headlamp and blinking rear light. Registration and other details are available at https://visitcastlerock.org/ events/.
Dazzle Jazz and Colorado Music HOF Keep El Chapultepec’s Culture Alive
El Chapultepec was one of Denver’s most storied jazz and blues clubs and its closure in 2020 was a heartbreaker for a lot of music fans. But it’s spirit lives on, courtesy of Dazzle Jazz Club and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame e recently created El Chapultepec Legacy Project is working with the hall of fame to host a launch event at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 at Dazzle, 1080 14th St. e event, “Ode to the Early Days,” is a throwback to the straight-ahead be-bop standards that launched the origi-
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Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Vampire Weekend at Red Rocks
For my money, Vampire Weekend has remained one of the best and most innovative indie rock bands since their debut album was released back in 2008. ey’ve only released ve albums over their 16-year career, but they clearly prioritize quality over quantity. is year’s release, “Only God Was Above Us,” is perhaps their most experimental and inquisitive yet. In support of the album, Vampire Weekend is playing Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19. ey’ll be joined by young blues great Christone “King sh” Ingram, making for a truly eclectic and entertaining evening. Get tickets at www.axs.com.
Clarke Reader is an arts and culture columnist. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
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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. Defendants: ALEJANDRA MARTINEZ; ISIDRO MARTINEZ GARCIA; SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COLORADO HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY; PROFESSIONAL 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 Misc. Private Legals
Public Notice
COUNTY COURT, DENVER COUNTY, COLORADO
Court Address: 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80202
720/865-7840
Case No.: 2018C57706 Div.:175
Autovest, L.L.C., Plaintiff Vs. SABRINA MARIE NELSON, Defendant REVIVER BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/JUDGMENT DEBTOR
THIS MATTER coming on before the Court upon the motion of the Plaintiff styled “Motion for Revivor of Judgment,” and the Court having read said motion and now being duly apprised in the premises, NOW THEREFORE
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of this Court shall, and is ordered and directed to, issue to Defendant, SABRINA MARIE NELSON , the “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)” requiring said Defendant to show cause within 14 (fourteen) days from the service of such Notice, pursuant to CRCP 354(h), if any she has, why the Judgment heretofore entered in this matter on August 20, 2018 shall not be revived with like force and effect.
WHEREAS, Plaintiff has moved this Court pursuant to CRCP 354(h) to revive the Judgment entered in the instant matter on, August 20, 2018 NOW THEREFORE
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED, that Plaintiff, Autovest, L.L.C., shall have and take of defendant, SABRINA MARIE NELSON Judgment in the instant matter on this date with like force and effect as on the date the Judgment was entered heretofore on August 20, 2018.
Defendant(s) shall show cause within fourteen (14) days from the service of this “Notice to Show Cause Pursuant to CRCP 354(h)”, if any the Defendant has, why the Judgment heretofore entered should not be revived with like force and effect.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Legal Notice No. DHD 3198
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: August 8, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Christian Nancy O'Leary, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30755
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Daryl Ryan Radovich Personal Representative 141 Stuart Street Denver, Colorado 80219
Legal Notice No. DHD3206
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of RANDOLPH A. JARAMILLO, a/k/a ALLEN JARAMILLO, a/k/a RANDY ALLEN JARAMILLO, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30629
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 November 18, 2024 , or the claims may be forever barred.
Carol Jaramillo, Representative c/o M. Carl Glatstein, Esq. Glatstein & O'Brien, LLP 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 350 Denver, Colorado 80222
Legal Notice No. DHD 3208
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ASAAD A MUBARAK, also known as ASA’AD A MUBARAK, and ASAAD ABRAHAM MUBARAK, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30521
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to pres-
ent them to the personal representative or to the Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Thomas P. Walsh, III Attorney to the Representative 7350 E Progress Place, Ste 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3192 First Publication: July 4, 2024 Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Eleanor K. Lindstrom, also known as Kersey Lindstrom, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30567
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Vallory Susan Hitchcock Personal Representative 5518 E. Lindstrom Lane, Unit 1039 Mesa, Arizona 85215
Legal Notice No. DHD 3204 First Publication: July 18, 2024 Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of GARY J. MALLOY, a/k/a GARY MALLOY, Deceased Case Number: 24PR30627
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Patrick P Malloy, Representative 2990 E 17th Ave Apt 506 Denver CO 80206
Legal Notice No. DHD 3209
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
Estate of Patricia Louene Miller, AKA Patricia L. Miller,
Public Notices
AKA Patricia Miller, AKA Patty Miller, AKA Patricia Louene Bell, AKA Patricia L. Bell, AKA Trish Bel , Deceased Case Number: 2024PR312
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Deena M. Tunnell, Representative 2292 E Dartmouth Ave Englewood, CO 80113
Legal Notice No. DHD 3205
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Alexandra N. Elliott, also known as Alexandra Nohl Elliott, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30654
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Bronwyn E. Platts, Representative P.O. Box 741 Millsap, Texas 76066
Legal Notice No. DHD 3212
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of EARLA MAE RENEAU, a.k.a EARLA M. RENEAU, a.k.a EARLA RENEAU,, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030715
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to teh Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Sandra M. Sigler, Attorney for the Personal Representative
390 Union Blvd., Suite 580 Lakewood, CO 80228
Legal Notice No. DHD 3200
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Charles A Cottrell, also known as Charles Cottrell, Deceased
Case Number: 2024PR030783
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Name of Person Giving Notice:
Atty Megan Jury of Robinson and Henry PC, Attorney for the Personal Representative, Craig Guenther, for the estate of Charles A Cottrell, also known as Charles Cottrell 7555 E Hampden Ave #600 Denver, CO 80231
Legal Notice No. DHD 3207
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Pamela Bourg, a/k/a Pamela Wilkinson Bourg, and Pamela W. Bourg, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30706
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 November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Shari D. Caton, Esq.
Attorney for Dominique Bourg Hacker 7887 East Belleview Ave., Suite 1100 Englewood, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3199
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Luis Grodnitzky, Deceased Case Number 2024PR030766
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Gustavo Rafael Grodnitzky
Personal Representative 1551 Larimer Street, Apt. 2103 Denver, Colorado 80202
Legal Notice No. DHD 3210
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Elizabeth Louise Santoro, a/k/a Elizabeth L. Santoro, a/k/a Elizabeth Santoro, a/k/a Ele Santoro Deceased Case Number: 24 PR 320
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 November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Baysore & Christian Fiduciary Services, LLC Personal Representative By: Stephanie Lambert
7000 E Belleview Ave., Ste 150 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Legal Notice No. DHD 3201
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Marvin Z. Kark, a/k/a Marvin Kark, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30751
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 November 12, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Andrew M. Kark, Personal Representative 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 613-S Denver, Colorado 80246
Legal Notice No. DHD 3202
First Publication: July 11, 2024
Last Publication: July 25, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatc
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Johnnie Belinda Brooks, aka Johnnie B. Brooks, aka Johnnie Brooks, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR30736
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Belinda Alexander, Representative 4715 South 1500 East, #31 Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Legal Notice No. DHD 3193
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Lenora Mae O’Connor, also known as Lenora M. O’Connor, also known as Lenora O’Connor, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030742
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 November 18, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Davis Owen O’Connor, Personal Representative c/o Illumine Legal LLC 8055 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1350 Denver, Colorado 80237
Legal Notice No. DHD 3211
First Publication: July 18, 2024
Last Publication: August 1, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Joyce Moskowitz, aka Joyce M. Moskowitz, aka Joyce Miriam Moskowitz, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030648
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 November 7, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Jay Moskowitz, Personal Representative 33 Southmoor Drive Denver CO 80220
Legal Notice No. DHD 3191
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024 Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Wanda Irene Haines, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR030538
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 November 4, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
MaryLou Starr, Personal Representative c/o Janine A. Guillen, Esq. GUILLEN | DEGEORGE, LLP 9222 Teddy Lane Lone Tree, CO 80124
Legal Notice No. DHD 3190
First Publication: July 4, 2024
Last Publication: July 18, 2024
Publisher: Denver Herald-Dispatch
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