Denver Herald Dispatch January 30, 2025

Bakeries, breweries, Broncos: Denver is getting creative with local grains

Colorado-grown, milled flours come to forefront of food scene

BY MERYL PHAIR SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Devin Jamroz knows there is something special about the white wheat variety known as India Jammu that is grown in Colorado.

e CEO of the company Dry Storage in Boulder said the grain made its way to the front range after being pulled from a seed vault in 2020 and passed into the hands of local baker Andy Clark at Moxie Bread Co. in Louisville.

Clark milled some but got so excited over the bread it produced that he handed it o to the MASA Seed Foundation in

Boulder where it wound up with several local farmers and eventually to Dry Storage as they were putting together their inventory of local grains.

“We launched it (Indian Jammu) a month ago and we’re getting it into more chefs and baker’s hands to play with,” Jamoz said. “It could potentially change the game and change the narrative around the usability of single-varietal, stone-milled ours because it is just so easy to use.”

While Colorado is known to grow highprotein winter wheat due to the temperature uctuation and a relatively short growing season, Jamroz said more than 80% of the wheat grown in the state is shipped elsewhere.

Local grains can be expensive compared to commodity our and more challenging to work with due to their

unique characteristics, but the appeal of local sourcing along with heightened nutrition and taste has been bringing regional our back to Denver’s food scene.

Launched with a mission of bringing local grains back into the supply chain, James Beard Award-nominated chef Kelly Whitaker and Id Est Hospitality founded Dry Storage in 2019 to create a product they were struggling to nd in the local market.

Following a successful trial with six local farms in the San Luis Valley, Dry Storage has partnered with local farms using regenerative and organic practices, milling their wheat and distributing the four to a growing number of regional partners, along with operating a cafe, grain mill and bakery based in Boulder.

Locals among riot cases pardoned by Trump Government reverses course on prosecutions for Jan. 6 insurrection

BY ELLIS ARNOLD AND JANE REUTER EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Within hours after his second inauguration, President Donald Trump moved to pardon or drop the cases of people charged in relation to the riot at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and Je erson County and Douglas County men are among them.

Patrick Montgomery, 52, of the Roxborough area, had been sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the Capitol, a news release from the federal Department of Justice said.

A Kittredge man, Je rey Sabol, had been sentenced to prison on three felonies for o enses tied to the Capitol breach.

Matthew Melsen had been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges amid the breach of the Capitol, a news release from the federal Department of Justice said. Melsen is described as a Wheat Ridge resident in the release.

e riot disrupted a joint session of Congress that convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Trump’s action, dated Jan. 20 this year, marked a broad reversal in the government’s approach to the Capitol riot.

In all, Trump pardoned, commuted the prison sentences of or vowed to dismiss the cases of a vast number of people charged with crimes in the Capitol riot, including people convicted of assaulting police o cers, the Associated Press reported.

In the years since the incident, more than 1,500 people had been charged in nearly all 50 states related to the breach of the Capitol, an October 2024 Justice Department news release said.

Here’s a look at the cases with local ties.

Douglas County man

According to court documents, on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Montgomery and two others met at the Yours Truly

An artisan design on a product of Rebel Bread, which has been using Colorado-grown grains since at least last year.

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Local youths assemble solar panels for schools, hospitals in war zone

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As a rst-generation American, Broom eld resident Andy Lenec was steeped in the language and culture of Ukraine. His parents were political refugees who relocated to the United States after World War II to escape Russian occupation.

Once he retired as an engineer, Lenec joined the Peace Corps and lived in Ukraine from 2017 to 2018, where he made numerous connections.

Shortly after Lenec returned to the U.S., he began doing weekly Zoom calls with his friends in Ukraine.

“When the war started, I was still running these weekly calls,” said Lenec. “I was just devastated. I was gobsmacked.”

Ukraine’s energy infrastructure targeted

Students pitch in to help Ukraine

For months, Russia grew its military presence along Ukraine’s border and on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion on Ukraine in what he called a “special military operation.”

Nearly a quarter of Ukraine’s territory was seized within the rst few weeks. However, Ukraine met Russian troops with resistance.

“I just kind of had a feeling — a gut feeling — that energy was going to become an issue,” said Lenec. “And it did.”

at fall, Russia launched a new strategy to destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is reliant on nuclear power, according to the International Energy Agency. Nearly half of the county’s electricity is generated o nuclear power, followed by coal and gas- red plants, all of which were damaged or occupied by Russian attacks.

Experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies reported that in less than a month after the invasion, about 10.7% of Ukraine’s total energy production was eliminated as Russia captured one of the largest nuclear facilities in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant which is located in southeastern Ukraine.

In late August 2024, about 200 Russian missiles and drones caused millions of households to lose power. e Associated Press reported it was the 11th massive combined attack by Russia on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

e loss of power has made it di cult for many to communicate with loved ones, for hospital workers to communicate with rst responders and treat patients in hospitals, and for

educators and students to continue schooling.

When the war started, Lenec’s best friend in Ukraine told him: “Нехай світ не забуде про Україну,” which is Cyrillic for: “Don’t let the world forget about Ukraine.”

“ at’s been sort of my motto,” said Lenec. “It’s been tattooed onto my soul.”

The Solar Charger Project Within the rst couple of months of the war — while volunteering with a group called Ukrainians in Colorado — Lenec was contacted by Rich Stromberg, a professor at Western Colorado University in Gun-

nison, who is an expert in solar energy.

Stromberg’s class took used solar panels, put a piece of equipment on them and converted them to four-port USB chargers. e panels were decorated with supportive messages, photos and artwork, and brought to Lenec.

Using the organization

“Meest” — which is Ukrainian for “bridge” — Lenec sent the rst several panels that summer to one of the largest Rotary clubs in western Ukraine.

“ ey were an immediate hit,” said Lenec. “A short video clip that I have actually shows the Rotarians going out — there’s a

club decided to order panels, which are two by two and half feet, and wanted to get the community involved.

With a robust Interact program, which is a Rotary program for middle and high school students, the Rotary club held a multi-generational event at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch to put together panels for use as mobile device chargers.

About 50 students split into groups and worked with Rotarians to assemble more than 20 panels.

Speaking to the students about the importance of the panels, Lenec told them that they were all peace builders.

“ ese messages of support are priceless,” Lenec said.

As students stripped wires, connected USB devices and decorated the panels, they heard about the impact directly from Ukraine as Lenec held a Zoom call with Ukrainian Rotarians.

Including the packaging and shipping, the total cost is around $125 per panel.

e Rotary club hopes to hold what Lenec calls a “low cost, high impact” project about four times a year.

“ e war is still going on,” said Berzins. “Even if it ends tomorrow, they still won’t have power and we’ve got to recognize that. Getting the infrastructure back into Ukraine is going to take some time.”

Seeing the impact

For a while, Lenec said he was a one-man show sending solar panels to Ukraine — until he partnered with Sun ower Seeds Ukraine, a Boulder-based nonpro t dedicated to assisting civilians and defenders in Ukraine.

Since the start of the project, about 600 panels have been shipped to Ukraine. e president of the Rotary club in Lutz, Ukraine, told Lenec that the panels not only helped charge phones and tablets, but also lanterns.

Panels have been distributed to defenders in Ukraine. Lenec said he understands why some people wouldn’t want to supply soldiers, but he felt the need to support as many Ukrainians as he can.

light mist, it’s not full sun (and) this guy plugs in his phone and shows that it’s charging.”

Terre Cone and Zig Berzins, co-chairs of the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club, were overcome with emotion as they watched Lenec’s presentations regarding the situation in Ukraine at a Rotary conference in September 2024.

“Literally in tears watching children run to bomb shelters in the middle of class,” said Cone.

“Zig and I said we need to do something about this.”

ey met with Lenec and shortly after, a grant from one of the Rotary members was made to fund solar panel projects. e

“What the people in Ukraine will tell you is our military is made up of your uncle, your father, the baker, your neighbor,” said Lenec. “ is is not a professional army and so I don’t really put a restriction on it.”

Most recently, panels have been sent to universities in Ukraine where “Invincibility Centers” were set up so students and sta could have the opportunity to charge their phones.

It’s been almost three years since the war in Ukraine began. rough it all, Lenec has held onto the words spoken by his best friend in Ukraine.

“Don’t let the world forget about Ukraine.”

Interact Club students from Mountain Vista High School and Mountain Ridge Middle School work with the Highlands Ranch Rotary Club to assemble solar panels with USB chargers that will be shipped to Ukraine. PHOTOS BY HALEY LENA

Each solar panel is decorated with artwork. Many include Ukraine’s flag and national flower, the sunflower, which symbolizes peace, resilience, and hope. PHOTO BY HALEY LENA

A Professional Home Inspection Is the Best Investment You Can Make in a Home You Buy

The importance of hiring a professional home inspector can’t be overstated, whether you’re buying a new home from a builder or an existing home of any age.

Many, perhaps most, readers understand that and know how a professional inspector works in the context of a signed purchase contract. For others, let me answer your likely questions in hopes that some readers will benefit from this column. The questions below are from a consumer guide published by the National Association of Realtors, but the answers are all my own, based on over two decades of representing buyers in the purchase of both new and existing homes. What is a home inspection?

cause we’re in the Rocky Mountains, he will certainly recommend a test for radon gas using an electronic device that samples the air for the presence of radon gas once an hour for 48 hours. And he (as well as your agent) should always recommend a sewer scope to determine whether the sewer line from the house to the sewer main is damaged or simply requires cleaning. Are home inspections required?

plain any issues that he uncovers, but also show where utility turn-offs are located and answer other buyer questions.

How long does the home inspection take?

Your inspector will be looking at every element of the home — the structure, the roof, the siding, the foundation, the flatwork (driveway, walkways, basement and garage slabs), rainwater management (downspouts, gradient of earth next to the foundation), insulation (both walls and attic), windows, doors, flooring and ceilings. He (or, rarely, she) will test all appliances, including disposal, and run a cycle of the dishwasher and clothes washer. He’ll test all faucets, making sure, for example, that hot is on the left and cold is on the right. He’ll fill sinks and bathtubs enough to see whether they leak when drained. He’ll flush toilets. He’ll test light switches and outlets, using a device which shows whether the hot/neutral polarity is correct, and whether the outlet is grounded. Within 5 feet of any water source, he’ll use the same device to see whether an outlet is ground-fault protected, as required by current building codes. If the home was built in the 1960-70s, he’ll check to see if there is aluminum wiring. If so, he’ll check whether the wiring has been pigtailed with copper. He’ll inspect the breaker box. He’ll look at the manufacturer’s tags on the furnace, A/C and water heater, which will tell him the year of manufacture. If they are over 15 years old, he’ll indicate that they are “beyond their useful life” on the inspection report, suggesting that the buyer should demand replacement, even if they’re working fine.

Your inspector is usually a generalist, and he’ll recommend a secondary inspection by a specialist if, for example, he suspects the presence of asbestos, or structural issues. Be-

No, but any buyer would be illadvised not to spend the few hundred dollars for a professional inspection, a radon test and a sewer scope, given that any single issue that is uncovered could cost far more to mitigate than you spent to uncover it, and the buyer could reasonably expect the seller to agree to the repair, especially when it’s a health or safety issue, as is often the case. That’s why I wrote in the headline that an inspection is your “best investment.”

Who performs the home inspection?

Fortunately, there are national associations (e.g., NACHI) which certify home inspectors, because the State of Colorado does not license or regulate home inspectors (which I have argued for in previous columns). Radon inspection is regulated, and the person who installs the device must be licensed. Sewer inspectors are also not licensed.

That said, however, your real estate agent, if he or she is not a newbie, probably has all kinds of specialists, including electricians and structural engineers, that he can recommend based on past experience with other buyers. Who is responsible for inspection costs?

The state-mandated purchase contract says that inspection is the buyer’s responsibility and expense. Sometimes, a buyer will submit and “inspection objection” which demands that the seller hire, for example, a licensed electrician to inspect the home and make any recommended repairs, but a seller should reject such a provision and remind the buyer that doing so is the buyer’s responsibility and expense.

Should a buyer attend the inspection?

Absolutely. The inspector will provide a PDF detailing the results of the inspection, but there’s no substitute for the buyer to attend the inspection so the inspector can ex-

A thorough home inspection should take at least two and usually three hours for a typical single-family home. A condo or townhome can be inspected in less time, and a large home could take even longer, especially if there are outbuildings.

When the inspector has finished his rounds he will want to go over the key issues that he uncovered. He will have taken photos and possibly videos of the issues he uncovered, which will be included in the PDF he sends you and your agent that evening or the following day. Some inspectors now put their reports online, which has the benefit of including links to video clips.

Some inspectors provide a 3-ring binder

which not only includes the printed report, but also useful homeowner advice about all aspects of maintaining the home year-round. What does it mean if a home is listed as is?

I addressed this in my column two weeks ago, but let me repeat my comments. Yes, a seller may say upfront that the home is sold “as is” and that they will not make any repairs. Or, to win a bidding war, the buyer may “waive inspection” in their purchase contract, but I consider both actions bogus, for the reason that the buyer will (or should) still conduct a professional inspection, and, if a serious issue or two are uncovered, the buyer can still terminate the contract because of that condition. When notified, the seller will most likely want to salvage the contract by offering to make the necessary repair. Thus, the house was not sold “as is” after all, or the buyer didn’t really “waive inspection objection.”

Subdivisions Without an HOA Can Still Have Covenants

Covenants has been around for at least as long as subdivisions, and probably longer. Not so long ago, covenants tended to focus more on racial discrimination than on controlling things like the minimum or maximum size of homes, the requirement to have grass and one tree in the front yard, etc.

Nowadays those old covenants which discriminated against people of color and/or Jews are illegal and can’t be enforced, but there are covenants about those modern topics which can be enforced — but by whom?

That’s why homeowner associations (HOAs) were created. Not only do they provide services for which they charge dues, but they can enforce covenants plus their own rules and regulations to which homeowners must abide. And state law stands behind those enforcement powers. In fact, until last year an HOA could actually foreclose on a member’s home if they failed to pay fines for violations levied by the HOA. (Now an HOA can only foreclose on a member for unpaid dues.)

So, let’s say you are in a subdivision with no HOA (yippee!), but a neighbor is violating something in the covenants, such as parking their work truck or an abandoned car in their driveway or on their front lawn?

As the complaining neighbor, your only recourse is to sue the offending neighbor in civil court for violating the covenants that pertain to that home. Because of the cost and inconvenience associated with litigation, only egregious violations are likely to be enforced by one neighbor against another. Has this softened your attitude toward HOAs?

A Mini Restaurant Review...

Rita and I have discovered a great Mexican restaurant, La Huacha, right under our noses — literally. The restaurant is on the corner of Rogers Street and South Golden Road, on the 1st floor of GW Apartments. We live right above it!

This restaurant began as a food truck 1/4 mile away, but now they occupy the space occupied briefly by Pancho & Jane, which didn’t last long at all because it was just a bar with tacos. La Huacha is a full-menu restaurant. See www.LaHuacha.com and give it a try! It has a well deserved rating of 4.9 on Yelp and elsewhere.

I ordered their crispy chili rellenos and a tequila drink served in a carved-out pineapple which they call Pina Loca. Yum!

We Want to Help Refugees of the California Wildfires

If you know anyone who lost their home in the California wildfires who is thinking of relocating to the Denver area, we’d like to help them by rebating up to $10,000 of any commission we earn and using our connections to acquire and deliver donated furniture

and furnishings for their new home. You can download this column from www. JimSmithColumns.com and send it to them. Our broker associates and I look forward to serving them. Invite them to contact me or any of our broker associates listed below.

We counted 9 Coloradans in Aspen for the X Games

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e best extreme athletes in the world are descending on perhaps the globe’s greatest outdoor playground for the X Games this past weekend.

e X Games Aspen 2025, which kicked o on Jan. 23, featured men’s and women’s skiing and snowboarding at Buttermilk Mountain in the esteemed Colorado winter resort.

Of over 100 athletes, we counted nine from the Centennial State who competed in iconic snow sports events such as the SuperPipe, Slopestyle and Knuckle Huck. But rst, an explanation of the events:

SuperPipe: A fan-favorite, this skiing and snowboarding event features a large halfpipe structure with steep walls for big air and exciting tricks.

Slopestyle:In this event, skiers and snowboarders race down the mountain course that features obstacles like rails, boxes, jumps and more.

Knuckle Huck: is snowboard event features riders using a “knuckle” or “knob” of a jump to do tricks rather than hitting the big jump itself. It’s a curved section at the crest of a ramp between at land and steep landing ground.

For more explanations of X Games events and the history of their inception, visit www.xgames.com/our-history.

Meet your four snowboarders and ve skiers from Colorado below.

Snowboarders

Ellie Weiler – Highlands Ranch –Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck Weiler made her X Games debut in

2024 in the Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck, impressing with a fth-place nish in the event. Weiler, 22, is a member ofGnu Snowboards’team and has been mentored by eight-time X Games gold medalistJamie Anderson. She claims Highlands Ranch as her hometown but now lives in Silverthorne, making it easier to train at Copper Mountain and its Woodward Copper facilities. Weiler “competes in slopestyle and big air

start in boardercross racing when she was younger,” according to her pro le on XGames.com.

Egan Wint – Denver – Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck Wint is also coming o her X Games debut in 2024, where she made a splash and nished with a bronze medal in the Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck event. At 23, Wint is originally from Den-

ver but now resides in Park City, Utah. According to XGames.com, Wint has “emerged as a dominant force in the international street and rail jam contest scene with back-to-back wins at Red Bull Heavy Metal in Detroit in 2023 and 2024 and a 2024 win at DIYX in Stockholm, Sweden.” She’s also a member of the Dinosaurs Will Die snowboard team.

NEW YEAR, NEW PLAYS

The Su ragette’s Murder By Sandy Rustin

Directed by Margot Bordelon

Svea Irving from Winter Park catches some big air during the Women’s Ski SuperPipe Final at the 2024 X Games Aspen in Aspen. JOSHUA DUPLECHIAN/X GAMES

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Lucas Foster – Telluride – Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe

Foster, 25, is back for his fourth X Games appearance in the Men’s Snowboard SuperPipe event. In his three previous X Games competitions, Foster nished eighth (2023) fth (2022) and 15th (2020). Originally from Telluride, Foster now lives in Frisco and frequents Copper Mountain to train. He fell in all four of his runs in 2020, which resulted in the 15th-place nish, but earned respect by nishing in fth in his next appearance. According to XGames.com, Foster made history at the 2022 Laax Open in Switzerland, landing a rst-in-halfpipe-competition backside 1620.

Red Gerald – Silverthorne – Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle

Coming o his rst gold medal in the Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle event in 2024, Gerald is back for his 11th X Games appearance. e 24-year-old also has a bronze nish in 2020. His breakthrough gold medal last year was due for the Silverthorne native; he won back-to-back slopestyle wins at the Dew Tour at Copper Mountain in 2020 and 2021, has four World Cup slopestyle wins, won a slopestyle gold at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics at age 17. Before his gold medal in the X Games last year, Gerald nished fourth in 2022 and 2023.

Skiers

rst since 2020. Ferreira, 30, is the hometown hero from Aspen and is looking to add to his three gold, two silver and two bronze nishes. According to XGames. com, he became the rst skier to achieve the perfect season in the halfpipe in 2024, winning 7-of-7 competitions including X Games gold, ve World Cups and the 2024 Dew Tour at Copper Mountain in Summit County.

Birk Irving – Winter Park – Men’s Ski SuperPipe

Joined by his sister, Svea, Birk Irving is back for his eighth X Games appearance. Birk, 25, is a two-time medalist in the Men’s Ski SuperPipe, winning silver in 2023 and bronze in 2021 (both in Aspen). Of his seven X Games appearances, six have been in Aspen. Birk is from Winter Park and recently bought a home in Steamboat Springs. Svea and Birk’s grandfather, John Irving, is an AmericanCanadian writer and novelist. His most famous books, “ e World According to Garp” and “ e Cider House Rules” have been adapted into award-winning lms starring actors like Robin Williams, Tobey Maguire and Michael Caine.

Svea Irving – Winter Park – Women’s Ski SuperPipe

Aaron Blunck – Crested Butte – Men’s Ski SuperPipe

Hanna Faulhaber – Basalt – Womens’ Ski SuperPipe

Back for her third X Games, Faulhaber is no stranger to Aspen. According to XGames.com, Faulhaber, 20, was born at the Aspen Valley Hospital in 2004, two years after the X Games rst came to As-

One of the more decorated returners, Blunck, 28, is back for his 15th X Games appearance. A specialist in the Men’s Ski SuperPipe, Blunck nished in sixth last year, fourth in 2023 and won silver medals for three straight years from 2020 to 2022. His best year was in the X Games Aspen 2017 when Blunck won his rst and only gold medal. His grandfather started the ski school at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, where Blunck began skiing at 18 months old.

pen. In her rst X Games appearance in 2022, she nished with a bronze medal in the Women’s Ski SuperPipe event. e next year, Faulhaber nished fth. She is back after missing 2024 with an injury but is looking for more hardware. She has ve World Cup podium appearances and is the 2023 world champion in her event.

Alex Ferreira – Aspen – Men’s Ski SuperPipe e 12-time X Games veteran is back in Aspen after winning gold in the Men’s Ski SuperPipe last year, marking Ferreira’s third gold medal in the event and

Svea Irving, 22, is a three-time X Games athlete, all in Aspen for the past three years. Svea holds one bronze medal in the Women’s Ski SuperPipe from 2023. According to XGames.com, Svea was brought up o the alternate list in 2023 and managed to medal for third place. She also has a fourth-place nish in 2024. Svea has two World Cup podiums and recently graduated from CU Boulder where she studied strategic communications.

For results from the X Games Aspen 2025 or to follow all these X Games athletes, visit www.xgames.com/events/xgames-aspen-2025.

Egan Wint from Denver competes during Thayers Women’s Snowboard Knuckle Huck at the 2024 X Games Aspen at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen.

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Norovirus, whooping cough cases surge

BY SUZIE GLASSMAN SGLASSMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado is grappling with an increase in norovirus cases this winter, with public health o cials urging residents to take proactive steps to prevent its spread. Norovirus, often called the stomach u or stomach bug, is highly contagious and causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.

“Norovirus normally has a seasonal increase over the winter months, but this season does seem to be hitting a little harder,” said Melanie Rogers, a public health nurse and epidemiologist with the Je erson County Public Health Department.

“In 2023, we had 23 norovirus outbreaks in Je erson County. Last year, we saw 57, and this year, just since Jan. 1, we’ve already registered eight,” she said.

Denver County Department of Public Health and Environment spokesperson Ryann Money said Denver County has had 13 suspected and/or con rmed outbreaks since the start of the year, and Douglas County Health Department’s Communications and Public A airs Director Caroline Frizell con rmed outbreaks are also on the rise there.

“If we look at norovirus and unde ned gastrointestinal outbreaks, we investigated 10 last season through Jan. 21 and 18 this season thus far,” Frizell said.

Adams County Communications Manager Jennifer Lucero-Alvarez con rmed there had been ve norovirus/gastroenteritis outbreaks in schools, childcare and residential care (nursing homes) facilities in January but said the increase in conrmed cases over this time last year could be due to uctuations in reported and in-

creased media coverage.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, an outbreak is an unusual increase in illness within a speci c setting, such as schools, childcare facilities or long-term care centers.

Unlike the seasonal u and some other viruses, there’s no vaccine and having had norovirus in the past doesn’t o er future immunity.

Why norovirus is so contagious

Norovirus spreads easily through contaminated food, surfaces and air particles, and you often don’t know you have it until it’s too late to prevent exposing it to others.

“It takes so few particles of norovirus to make someone ill,” Rogers said.

Once infected, individuals are contagious from the onset of symptoms and for at least 48 hours after recovery.

Don’t rely on hand sanitizer for protection to keep you safe.

“Hand sanitizer is actually ine ective against norovirus. It just kind of pushes it around,” Rogers said.

Proper handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most e ective way to prevent infection. is is especially important after using the bathroom, before handling food and after caring for someone who is ill.

It’s also vital to clean infected surfaces thoroughly. Since norovirus is resistant to many household cleaners, Rogers says the CDC recommends using a mixture of bleach and water on countertops and washing fabric at a high temperature.

Treatment

For those a ected by norovirus, Rogers explained that most cases resolve

and it hasn’t really slowed.”

While pertussis can a ect people of all ages, children and young adults account for many of the reported cases.

Vaccination remains the most e ective way to protect against pertussis. e CDC recommends routine childhood vaccinations and periodic boosters to maintain protection against the disease.

According to Rogers, the body typically develops immunity about two weeks after vaccination.

For pertussis, early treatment with antibiotics can help reduce the severity of symptoms and prevent further spread. However, prevention through vaccination remains the most e ective strategy.

While norovirus cases peak during winter, it remains a year-round threat. Likewise, pertussis outbreaks can occur at any time. Colorado residents can protect themselves and their communities by practicing good hygiene, cleaning thoroughly and staying up to date with vaccinations.

For information on norovirus prevention and disinfection, visit the CDC’s Norovirus Prevention and Cleaning Guidelines. To learn more about pertussis and vaccination schedules, consult the CDC’s Pertussis Overview.

Norovirus outbreak

PARDONED

hotel in Washington, D.C., and walked to an area near the Washington Monument and the Ellipse to hear the speakers at the “Stop the Steal” rally, a Department of Justice release says. e release lays out more details:

After the rally, the three men made their way to the west front of the Capitol building, crossing over inside the restricted perimeter.

About 2 p.m., Montgomery grabbed a law enforcement ofcer’s baton and attempted to wrestle it away from the o cer. e o cer held onto the baton and fell to the ground with Montgomery. e two then attempted to wrestle control of the baton from each other while other men watched nearby. During the scufe, Montgomery kicked the police o cer in the chest.

After that incident, Montgomery and his two companions ascended the upper west terrace stairs with a mass of individuals and approached the upper west terrace door. As they approached, the exterior double doors were propped open, people were screaming and a loud alarm sounded as people were streaming into the Capitol building.

e three men entered the Senate gallery, where they saw another rioter jump down to the Senate oor.

e three men left the gallery and proceeded to the second oor to an area near the Senate oor, where they confronted a U.S. Capitol Police o cer. One of the men other than Montgomery yelled at the o cer: “ is is not about us. is is bigger than me, it’s bigger than you. It’s about this — everyone’s right to self-government … We’re with you guys. You think these people in this building would ght for you?”

Montgomery yelled: “You gotta stop doing your job sometime and start being American. You gotta quit doing your job and be an American!”

After that confrontation, the defendants exited the Capitol building about 2:50 p.m.

e FBI arrested Montgomery on Jan. 17, 2021, in Colorado.

During national news coverage, video footage that appeared to be captured on mobile devices of people at the scene depicted evidence of violations of local and federal law, including scores of individuals inside the Capitol building without authority to be there, according to an arrest document led in federal court.

On Jan. 7, 2021, the FBI received several tips from the public that Montgomery was seen in photographs posted on Facebook inside the Capitol’s Senate chambers on Jan. 6, the document says. Montgomery had been sentenced to 37 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss. e sentencing occurred on Oct. 31, 2024.

See further details in Colorado

Community Media’s story online at tinyurl.com/DouglasPardon.

Kittredge man

A U.S. district judge sentenced Sabol in March 2024 to 63 months in prison and ordered him to pay $32,000 in restitution. e felony charges were obstruction of an o cial proceeding and aiding and abetting, federal robbery, assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain o cers with a deadly or dangerous weapon and aiding and abetting.

According to the Associated Press, Sabol ripped a baton from an o cer’s hands before pulling another o cer into the crowd outside the Capitol, allowing other rioters to assault the o cer with weapons.

Less than a year ago — in March 2024 — Sabol told U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras that he knows he is “100%” guilty and would have apologized directly to the o cers whom he attacked if they had attended the hearing, according to the AP.

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“I accept whatever it is you hand me,” the AP quoted Sabol as saying. “I’ll be honest: I deserve it.”

More details at tinyurl.com/ KittredgePardon.

Wheat Ridge man

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, about 2:15 p.m., police body-worn camera footage captured a man, later identi ed as Melsen, as he arrived at the bike rack barricades separating a crowd of rioters from the Capitol building, according to a news release.

e release lays out more details:

Melsen allegedly reached over the barricades and pushed a Metropolitan Police Department o cer. e o cer responded by pushing the man away from the barricades and into the crowd. Melsen then allegedly “charged” at the o cer with both hands outstretched and pushed the ofcer in the chest.

e man was again pushed back toward the crowd and was sprayed with “OC spray” (an apparent reference to “oleoresin capsicum,” or pepper, spray).

Melsen then allegedly moved back into the crowd of rioters away from the police line. Later, he was allegedly seen in an “open-source” video as he climbed onto the inaugural stage sca olding erected on the west plaza of Capitol grounds.

Based on review of public video, closed circuit video footage and police body-worn camera footage depicting the events at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, law enforcement identi ed an individual who allegedly assaulted an o cer on the west plaza, according to an arrest document led in federal court.

e document lays out further details and allegations:

e FBI posted a photo of the individual at the Capitol under the name “375-AFO” and requested help from the public to identify the individual. Law enforcement identi ed “375-AFO” as Melsen.

e government moved to

dismiss the indictment against Melsen in a court ling dated Jan. 21 this year, citing to the “Executive Order dated January 20, 2025, Granting Pardons and Commutation of Sentences for Certain O enses Relating to the Events at Or Near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021,” as the reason.

Further details at tinyurl.com/ Je coPardon.

Whether riot was violent

In the years since the Jan. 6 riot, disputes have played out in the public sphere about the extent to which it was a peaceful gathering.

e Justice Department has said that rioters assaulted about 140 police o cers on Jan. 6, the AP reported.

A Senate report details how ofcers on the front lines su ered chemical burns, brain injuries and broken bones, among other injuries, after ghting the attackers, who quickly overwhelmed them and broke into the building, the AP reported.

at report includes a statement from the Capitol Police Labor Committee recounting some of the more serious injuries: “I have o cers who were not issued helmets prior to the attack who have sustained brain injuries. One o cer has two cracked ribs and two smashed spinal discs. One o cer is going to lose his eye, and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake.”

e AP’s review of hundreds of videos and photos from the riot shows scores of people mixed in the crowd who were wearing military-style gear, including helmets, body armor, rucksacks and two-way radios.

See more detail from the AP at tinyurl.com/APCapitolReview.

In the years since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,532 individuals had been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the Capitol, including more than 571 individuals

charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony, an October 2024 Justice Department news release says.

Duo with Highlands Ranch ties

A father and son with local ties are also among those who were sentenced in relation to the Capitol breach.

e FBI interviewed David Tyner outside of his residence in Highlands Ranch. Tyner stated that he and his son, Christian, drove from Colorado to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, and woke up on Jan. 6 and went to “the rally and speech at the Ellipse,” according to a document led in federal court.

Law enforcement conducted a review of Capitol footage, “opensource” materials that had been submitted to the FBI and records maintained by the State of Colorado, according to the document.

Both David Tyner and Christian Tyner pleaded guilty, and they were adjudicated guilty of disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

David Tyner was sentenced to probation for 36 months, and Christian Tyner was sentenced to probation for 24 months, according to 2024 judgment documents.

In a letter addressed to a judge led in court, David Tyner said he expressed “my sincerest regrets for the abhorrent and misguided decisions I made and subsequent actions I took during the Capitol riot.”

“One thing that’s clear is that I was deceived. I should say, I allowed myself to be deceived,” Tyner’s letter said. “My sense of patriotism to the country I love was exploited by former President Donald Trump, attempting to cling to the power he lost in a free and fair election.”

A list of other Coloradans accused in relation to the Capitol breach is located online at tinyurl.com/ColoradoJan6.

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grains can present for existing businesses, Martinucci said he’s been excited to see more businesses in the Denver metro area like Odell’s Bagels embracing

as a chef, but he said it enabled the shop to deliver a delicious locally derived product with a unique taste.

duced staples such as co ee, modern mills can produce large quantities of commodity our with a consistent avor prole, enabling identical products to be created anywhere.

Stone mills like the one used by Dry Storage don’t strip away as many nutrients, maintaining the grain’s unique avor pro le.    “ ere’s an undeniable taste of Colorado,” Jamroz said.

“You can tell the di erence between wheat that’s been grown here and grown elsewhere.”

Rebel Bread on South Broadway has had the unique experience of transitioning its beloved neighborhood baked goods to new recipes derived entirely from local grains. Since beginning to work with Dry Storage in 2023, the small-batch, artisan bakery initially introduced the Sonoran sandwich loaf from a variety of Colorado rye our and has incorporated it into their popular favorites such as the charcuterie sourdough, kimchi

As a baker, Martinucci said working with a single variety of our produced from a local mill makes for a more intentional process all around as the bakery has to pay closer attention to the nuances in the our.

“We have to pay attention to hydration, the amount of water we’re adding, and our fermentation reactions are more active. ey happen more quickly,” Martinucci said. “ e depth of avor is incredible and the product tastes fresher. It tastes like we baked it earlier.”

Perfecting the new recipe was an undertaking as Rebel Bread sought to come up with a nished product that tasted the same if not better than their original loaves. Despite the challenge a transition to local

Serving Denver’s Highlands neighborhood out of the old Denver Bread Company building on Irving Street, Odell’s Bagel has embraced the use of locally sourced grains along with other ingredients since opening its doors in October.

“I have always strived to use local ingredients and when we opened this place, that was not going to change,” chef Miles Odell said. “It’s nice to know where our grains are coming from and that our farmers are being supported. It’s a small ecosystem that is sustainable.”

Since launching the bagel shop, Odell’s has been whipping up an assortment of hand-rolled and naturally fermented bagels. Along with the use of local grains, the shop focuses on incorporating as many locally sourced ingredients as possible such as seasonal jams, currently o ering a plum jam and will soon be moving into marmalades for the winter citrus season.

“It’s impossible to replicate the avor we’re going after if we’re not using these grains,” Odell said. “ is is not an East Coast bagel. We made the recipe and we baked them here. It’s a Denver-style bagel.”  e enthusiasm for a more local taste has been working its way onto the heart of Denver, fueling the over 100 restaurants including six Michelin Star restaurants that use Dry Storage’s grain along with bakeries, pizza shops, breweries and distilleries.

New Image Brewing in Arvada is currently experimenting with local wheat for their core beer recipes while a scratch kitchen at the Empower Field is che ng up pancakes sourced from local wheats for the Denver Broncos.

Because locally sourced wheat can come at a higher price than commodity our, Jamroz said accessibility is an integral aspect of their operations. ey are currently working on a pilot

program with the Cherry Creek School District to provide a monthly cinnamon roll breakfast with whole wheat our made especially for the schools, receiving positive feedback from students.

With more businesses experimenting with local wheat, this year the mill saw its rst renovations since opening, but Jamroz said moving forward Dry Storage will have to be creative about how they scale to stay true to their local-focused mission.

He emphasized that Dry Storage’s mission statement of “grain is our medium for change” is much bigger than the mill’s operations in Colorado but indicative of an alternative method of food production that values local products and producers.  “ e idea would be to start opening new facilities in di erent regions that are big enough to produce a competitively priced our but each being region speci c and working with a network of local farmers,” Jamroz said. “We’re leaning into local grain economies and the unique wheat that can be grown in di erent places around the country.”

Thu 2/06

Unleashed Theater New Play Reading Series at Western Sky Bar & Taproom @ 6pm Feb 6th - May 1st

Western Sky Bar & Taproom, 4361 S BROAD‐WAY, Englewood. westernskybarco@gmail.com

Kat Edmonson

@ 6:30pm

Dazzle Denver, 1080 14th Street, Den‐

ver

FATALIST

@ 7pm

Marquis Theater, 2009 Larimer St, Denver

Friends of Chamber Music Denver: Danish String Quartet @ 7:30pm Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver

Fri 2/07

Ian Asher @ 10pm / $24.95

The Church Nightclub, Denver

Sat 2/08

The Rock and Roll Playhouse @ 11am Bluebird Theater, 3317 E Colfax Av, Denver

Sarah Slaton @ 5pm

Mon 2/10

ingridavison: Ingrid Avison @ Spirit Hound @ 6pm Spirit Hound Distillers Highlands Tast‐ing Room, 3622 Tejon St, Denver

Bowers @ 6pm Ski House, 2719 Larimer St, Denver

Eric Thorin: The Bow Tides in Denver @ 8pm

Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E Yale Ave, Denver

Bass Ops: Joust + Proxxxy + Bonkr

@ 10pm / $14.95 Club Vinyl, Denver

The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, 1640 8th St, Golden

Patrick Dethlefs @ 7pm

Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St, Denver

The Prelude @ 7:30pm

MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater, 2644 West 32nd Avenue, Denver

DJ Habibeats @ 10pm / $24.95 The Basement at Club Vinyl, Denver

Sun 2/09

Colorado Symphony OrchestraTchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 @ 1pm

Boettcher Concert Hall, 1400 Curtis Street, Denver

The River @ 5pm Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St, Denver

The Grinns @ 7pm Hi-Dive, 7 S Broadway, Denver

The Happy Return @ 7pm

Hi-Dive, 7 S Broadway, Denver

Tue 2/11

Tyler, The Creator @ 6pm

Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver

Ayron Jones @ 7pm

Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Den‐ver

Theory of a Deadman @ 7pm

Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Den‐ver

Derek Gripper in Denver, CO

@ 7:30pm

Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St, Denver

Enjambre @ 8pm

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E Colfax Av, Denver

Wed 2/12

Eivor @ 8pm

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E Colfax Av, Denver

Foster the People @ 6:30pm / $45-$69.50 Fillmore Auditorium (Denver), Denver

Eric Martinez Band @ 7pm Lot 46 Music Bar, 5302 W 25th Ave, Edgewater

Sylvaine @ 8pm

Bluebird Theater, 3317 E Colfax Av, Denver

Reality of life in the wake of devastation

Life has an uncanny way of reminding us how fragile and unpredictable it can be. From the California wild res that sweep through entire towns, reducing homes and memories to ashes, to hurricanes battering coastlines with unrelenting force, to earthquakes that rattle the very foundation of our lives, we are repeatedly reminded of our vulnerability. Tornadoes, oods, mudslides, cyclones, nor’easters, and blizzards are not just natural phenomena; they are events that alter lives forever. And then there are man-made disasters, oil spills, chemical explosions, and wars that leave scars just as deep. Wherever we choose to live, there’s an inherent risk. Coastal residents brace for hurricanes; those in the Midwest know the terrifying power of tornadoes; mountain communities are wary of mudslides and wild res; and urban areas are not immune to oods or infrastructure collapses. e truth is that no one is entirely safe from the whims of nature or human error. When tragedy strikes, it often leaves a profound sense of loss: lives lost, homes destroyed, businesses shattered, and communities brought to their knees. In these moments, people don’t need cliches, motivational quotes, or hollow assurances that “everything happens for a reason.” What they need is tangible, meaningful help. Help comes in many forms. It might be nancial assistance to rebuild a home, food, and water to sustain life, or shelter to provide safety. For some, it’s as simple yet vital as a shoulder to cry on, a compassionate ear, or a quiet presence that reassures them they are not alone. And for many, prayers of-

fered with sincerity can provide a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos.

One of the greatest motivators of our time, Zig Ziglar, once acknowledged that even with the most positive mindset, life’s tragedies and challenges are inescapable. Zig, known for energizing audiences with his boundless enthusiasm, understood that there are times when motivation alone isn’t enough. During seasons of profound loss, what matters most is discretion, sincerity, and a grounded understanding of the moment. is is a time for genuine compassion. It’s not about rushing in to x things on our terms but taking the time to discern what’s truly needed. Sometimes, in our eagerness to help, we inadvertently make the situation about ourselves, what we can o er, and how we can contribute without fully understanding what would ease the burden. Time, as they say, is a great healer. And often, the most meaningful thing we can do is give people the time and space to grieve, process, and begin to rebuild. Loss is unique to each individual, and so, too, are the paths to recovery. ere are no universal solutions, no “right” ways to help. What’s needed is discernment and a willingness to listen.

I’m reminded of a story from Hurricane Harvey, which devastated the Houston area. My friend Mike P. and his wife had a couple of empty bed-

The case for public technical colleges in Colorado

IGUEST COLUMN

rooms as their boys were away at college. Without hesitation, they opened their home to a family they had never met that had lost everything. is act of kindness, born from compassion and empathy, exempli es the best of humanity.

Not all of us may have spare rooms to o er, but we all have something we can give: our time, talents, or resources. Whether it’s organizing donations, volunteering in disaster-stricken areas, or simply being a steady presence for someone who needs it, each act of kindness contributes to the healing process.

As we move forward, let us be mindful of the realities of life when tragedy strikes. Let’s o er hope and encouragement not with words alone but through action, grounded in compassion, empathy, and a sincere desire to help. In doing so, we become the steady hands that lift others from despair and the foundation upon which they can rebuild.

Do you have personal experience with man-made or natural disasters? Do you have a family member or friend who has had to face devastation or tragedy? Have you been a part of a community that experienced severe challenges? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com. When we can help foster healing and hope for those in need, it really will be 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.

Randy Johnson

n this moment of division, when perhaps one of the only items anyone can agree on is the need for a skilled workforce to move our economy forward, there is — in the vernacular of the day — a sure thing. A proven opportunity that has the potential to unite across divisions, has incredible return on investment, is fractionally small in the state budget, and most importantly gives people the agency and the dignity that comes from having earned a skill, a trade, a career, a purpose. A technical college education for any Colorado resident is not only possible but, considering the times, is a moral imperative that every state legislator should align themselves with. A rapidly earned, intensely learned, technical education has transformative power to quickly change life trajectories, lift families and communities, lift our economy, and unite us in purpose as we return to a focus on how we can best help people help themselves. A government of the people, for the people, invests in a skilled workforce.

For 108 years the state’s largest public technical college, Emily Gri th Technical College, has been focused on providing an opportunity for all who wish to learn, with a mission that is clear: preparing our students for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities. And the impact of this century-long focus is undeniable: Emily Gri th students have literally built the city of Denver, and have kept it running. In fact, even today you cannot walk down the street and shout without someone hearing your voice who has a connection to the school. Trade schools, now frequently recognized through their expanded roles as technical colleges, have been around for more than 140 years, and in these past several years, enrollment and interest has skyrocketed, and for good reason — technical colleges have immediate, tangible outcomes for students while providing a critical service for local economies.

In fact, technical colleges train students for the careers that are recession, depression, and pandemic-proof. Technical colleges are uniquely designed to be responsive to the needs of the workforce, to scale as industry demand dictates, and o er students training in a wide range of elds including emerging elds, such as preparing skilled workers for quantum-aligned industries, mental health, and the full spectrum of rapidly growing registered apprenticeships.

During the pandemic, a lot of young people and adults looking to reskill had life-check moments, asking themselves questions like, “Is what I’m doing ful lling? Do I want to go to college for the next four years? Would I rather start earning money now, more quickly, in a eld I am passionate about?” Technical colleges provide real answers by o ering programs that can be completed in as few as three months, with most completing within nine months. is means an education, a job and a salary can be secured in less than a quarter of the time it takes to earn a four-year college degree.

And just as important for those who envision a higher education journey to reach their ultimate goals, technical colleges are not stopping points; they are starting points. ey are the rst step in the continuum of higher education in Colorado, conferring college credit along with industry-recognized credentials.

WINNING

What is urogynecology and why should women care?

Urology and gynecology often work together, this is how the eld of urogynecology evolved. e doctor’s focus is on the urinary tract and the female reproductive systems in tandem.

ere is potential overlap in these systems and conditions with the female urinary system and reproductive organs being closely situated in the body.

e Mayo Clinic cites that urinary incontinence and involuntary leakage are common symptoms that a ect 50% of adult women. Around 50-60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. ese percentages show the importance of having specialized urogynecologists dedicated

WOMEN’S WELLNESS

No matter how students navigate higher education, a technical college is a sure thing with successful outcomes for individuals and, as a result, for our communities. In fact, 85% of our students complete their programs and 93% nd a job in their eld. Ultimately, career and technical education is purpose education, and purpose is the most powerful life-tool of all. I encourage our state legislators to continue to invest in people through workforce education and training opportunities; invest

indicators of a healthy female reproductive system.

to restoring the normal function and autonomy to help women regain their con dence.

A urogynecologist can diagnose and treat many disorders in women such as pelvic oor dysfunction. e pelvic oor has muscles, ligaments and connective tissues all supporting organs in the pelvis. ese organs are the bladder, vagina, uterus and rectum that are responsible for basic bodily functions like urination and bowel movements. e organs located in the pelvis are key

in public technical colleges. Closing workforce skills gaps, closes opportunity gaps. Closing opportunity gaps, closes achievement gaps. And closing achievement gaps, opens the door to every student and citizen in Colorado to pursue the lives they want, and make us all stronger and safer in the process.

is guest column was written by Randy Johnson, who has more than 34 years of experience in education, with 16 years at Denver Public Schools. He is the executive director of Emily Gri th Technical College, a role he has held since 2020. Emily Gri th is the postsecondary and adult education arm of Denver Public Schools.

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Urology diagnoses and treats conditions relating to the urinary tract that can include pelvic oor disorders, urinary tract infections (UTIs), infertility, incontinence and pelvic oor prolapse. A urologist is specialized to deal with complex urinary tract problems in both women and men such as an overactive bladder or blood in the urine (hematuria).

Gynecology focuses on the reproductive organs with services for specialized care for women’s reproductive needs. Beyond pregnancy this can include menopause, hormonal problems, menstruation and contraceptives. Specializing in women’s reproductive health, gy-

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necologists conduct pap smears, pelvic exams and cancer screening procedures. Some gynecologists are also obstetricians (OBGYNs) that additionally specialize in pregnancy and childbirth. Urogynecology o ers a full spectrum of women’s health care assessments from breast and pelvic exam preventive care to urinary incontinence and pelvic oor disorders. It brings everything urology and gynecology have to the table to effectively diagnose and treat a variety of conditions.

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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FETCHING SUCCESS

Local businesses serve Denver’s dog-lover haven

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From handcrafted shampoo bars to stylish bow ties and everything in between, Denver businesses o ering specialized products and services for dogs are thriving in a city catered to man’s best friend.

e owners and creators behind these unique ventures shared why they enjoy improving the quality of life for the dogs of Denver, as well as why they think Denver loves canines.

Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC

Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC in Englewood is dedicated to helping dogs from puppies to senior dogs “fetch more out of life.”

“Our facility focuses on a number of bene ts for dogs from rehab rehabilitation, which is physical therapy for dogs, to recreational swimming tness and conditioning and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine along with chiropractic so any orthopedic or neurological issue that a dog has can be treated on the clinical side and recreationally the tness and conditioning and swimming pool helps healthy dogs stay t and healthy,” founder Lori Beuerle said.

Originally from Michigan, Beuerle said she opened the Englewood location in 2005 and a Broom eld location in 2010 with business partner and physical therapist Marty Pease.

Beuerle was seeking help for her dog, Clark.

“He had a shoulder issue that the orthopedic surgeon said we could either try physical therapy or rehab rehabilitation or exploratory surgery,” Beuerle said. “So there was a physical therapist operating out of the VRCC in the back o ce parttime and I decided to go with physical therapy and it solved the issue.”

After undergoing physical therapy, Beuerle said Clark was back to normal and didn’t have to undergo surgery. Pease was the physical therapist who helped Clark.

“ at convinced me that it needed to be available to more people so I talked with (Pease),” Beuerle said. “And she said, ‘I’d absolutely love to. I just don’t know what to do.’ So, I said ‘I can help with that.’ So, we started working together and nine months later we opened our Englewood location.”

She said over the years people throughout the metro area have responded well to the care offered at her facilities.

Beuerle said this response is the best aspect of her business.

“It’s just so rewarding to see a dog come in that is either not walking well or not walking at all and we’ve had cases where they’ve received acupuncture or underwater treadmill and they’ve been able to walk out the door,” Beuerle said.

Beuerle said one unique aspect of her business is that each location has the largest swimming

pools for dogs in Colorado and the pools contain freshwater.

“I thought recreational swimming would allow us to bring in more people to educate them on what rehabilitation can do and it worked out,” she said. “It wasn’t just a marketing piece. It was something that the community loves for their dogs.”

Beuerle feels people in Denver cater so much to dogs due to the weather and outdoor activities.

“We’ve got a lot of recreational activities for people (and they) move here because of it. ey can ski, hike, rock climb and all sorts of things,” she said. “So with that, we include our dogs as our family members and that is an attraction along with it that allows us to have businesses that can serve that population.”

Going forward, Beuerle said she hopes to expand nationally and open about 10-15 more locations around the country so that people everywhere have access to these services for their dogs.

Learn more at dog-swim.com.

Buddy Bows

While some Denver businesses focus on physical health, others like Denver’s Buddy Bows were created to help dogs with their sense of style.

Co-owner Peter Horton said Buddy Bows started going to markets in October last year. “Buddy Bows is a pet fashion accessory company and basically we design and handmake bow ties for dogs,” Horton said.

e idea for the business initially began in April after Horton’s girlfriend and co-owner Michelle San Miguel designed a bow tie for her dog.

“I just absolutely fell in love with it so I asked her to make a couple for my dogs and she did and ever since I put them on the dog … literally every person was like, ‘Oh my God, I love the bow tie,”’ Horton said. “So I thought I should look into this to see if maybe it could be a potential business opportunity.”

Horton said the market is fragmented and while a lot of businesses are selling bow ties, they are not all the best quality.

“It’s like an ancillary product that a lot of other pet supply companies are doing and most of them are made in China and are very cheaply made and so we wanted to establish a true brand just for the bow ties,” Horton said.

Horton said he and San Miguel work together to hand-make the bows as Horton maps them out and San Miguel sews everything together.

Since they started selling their bow ties, they’ve received very positive feedback.

“We have people that are absolutely just oored,” Horton said. “ ey’re like, ‘Oh my God, this is the greatest thing in the world. I’ve never seen this.’ And then they buy them.”

Horton feels the reason why people love the bow ties is because they love to see their dogs looking cute.

“I don’t really know how to put it into words, but

it just brings a natural smile to your face and it’s just adorable,” Horton said.

San Miguel also feels Denver is so catered to dogs because of all the outdoor activities available that people can do with their dogs.

“I can’t speak for everyone of course, but there is something wonderful about the company of a fur baby,” San Miguel said. “ ey bring pure joy and love. ere’s nothing better than their love.”

For San Miguel the best aspect of Buddy Bows is meeting fellow dog owners and their “fur babies.”

“I love getting to meet and see all the fur babies at events, pictures of fur babies with their new bow ties and getting to be a part of the community of creators and small business owners,” San Miguel said.

Horton loves working with San Miguel because it’s fun and he loves that their product makes people smile.

Going forward, both San Miguel and Horton hope the business will expand.

Learn more at buddybows.com.

SEE DOG HAVEN, P13

Owner of Buddy Bows Michelle San Miguel’s dog Inu wears one of her first bow tie prototypes. San Miguel now hand-makes and sells various types of bow ties for dogs with her boyfriend Peter Horton. COURTESY OF PETER HORTON

DOG HAVEN

Buddy Scrub

While San Miguel and Horton focus on canine fashion, 32-year-old Denverite Mitchell Teston, owner of Buddy Scrub, creates natural grooming products for dogs right in his mother’s kitchen.

“I make three things and I kind of just keep it simple,” Teston said. “I’m really happy with the way those three things work, and I’ve thought about expanding, but I keep changing my mind because I keep (sticking) to what I know.”

e three products Teston makes include a shampoo bar, coat spritzers and balms for their paws and nose.

“ e only other variation I have is ve di erent scents for the shampoo bars and the spritzers,” Teston said.

ose scents include sweet coconut, light grass, aloe and clover, eucalyptus and fresh-cut grass, which is his favorite.

Teston said his products, while not completely all-natural, are safe for dogs as he uses fragrant oils and not essential oils.

“All the ingredients in it are really gentle stu ,” Teston said. “It’s PH balanced for dogs so it’s not harsh. It won’t overly dry out their skin. A lot of dog shampoos from a dollar store, for example, like, yeah, it’ll clean your dog, but it’s not really balanced well and it can actually make them itchy or dry out.”

He explained he uses a buttermilk base, coconut oil extract and nely ground oatmeal in his items.

“One common question I get is if it’s all natural, and unfortunately, it’s not, but that’s just a conscious decision I make, so it’s higher quality and has a longer shelf life, and even so, I don’t use anything that’s super out there,” Teston said.

Buddy Scrub was started in 2021 after Teston was inspired by his mother Sharry Henk, who makes soaps and candles.

“I kind of took that idea and tried to make it more realistic and I was like, ‘Well, maybe I could make soaps, but I want to do something that’s more unique,” Teston said.

For Teston, the best aspect of being a business owner is talking with customers both new and returning and being able to reassure them that his product is quality and will directly help with any issues or concerns.

“I’m just glad to be so involved and out front with everything,” Teston said. “So, yeah, that’s one nice thing in contrast to some of (those) bigger stores.”

Similarly to his fellow dog business owners, Teston believes Denver is so focused on dogs because of the outdoors.

“I think it’s just that kind of lifestyle that is fun and it invites space to have a companion with you,” Teston said. “ ere’s a lot of parks in Denver. at’s something I’ve come to appreciate over time…Denver feels a lot more open and a lot more space to have a dog.”

Currently, Teston works in higher education full-time and runs Buddy Scrub in his spare time with help from Henk and his girlfriend Jessica Pike.

Going forward, Teston said he hopes to work in other businesses including nonpro ts that help dogs and animals.

“I hope to get a little more regular with the markets and events I go to,” Teston said. “(Also) just kind of building a network of working with other businesses and adoption agencies and just other things beyond just farmers markets type things.”

Learn more at buddyscrubpet.com.

A client at Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC in Englewood utilizes water walking, a service they o ered to dogs to help improve their quality of life. COURTESY OF CANINE REHABILITATION & CONDITIONING GROUP LLC

An employee at Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC assists a dog through an exercise. The facility provides many services to improve the quality of life for canines from puppies to senior dogs.

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Buddy Scrub owner and operator Mitch Teston begins the process to make one of his shampoo bars for dogs. Teston has operated his business for the last four years and sells his products at local farmers markets.

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Mitch Teston, owner of Buddy Scrub, makes three pet care products for dogs including shampoo bars, spritzers and paw and nose balms in the kitchen of his mothers apartment. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Owners of Buddy Bow Michelle San Miguel and Peter Horton at their first event after deciding to make bow ties for dogs.

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Rocky Flats documentary released nationally

Filmmaker

seeks

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BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An Arvada native and lmmaker whose documentary examines the deadly history of Rocky Flats will soon be put on the national stage.

Following its premiere at the Denver Film Festival, “Half-Life of Memory: America’s Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory” is set for national video release. e documentary became available to rent or own across North American digital HD platforms – including internet, cable, satellite, and DVD – beginning Jan 25, according to a news release.

e Rocky Flats lm will also have local theatrical screenings at Denver University, e Dairy Arts Center, and the Colorado Environmental Film Festival in the new few weeks, the news release states.

Half-Life of Memory exposes the legacy of Colorado’s Rocky Flats plant, which secretly produced thousands of atomic weapons. From illegal nuclear waste dumping to radioactive contamination in suburban Denver,  Half-Life of Memory reveals the devastating aftermath of America’s nuclear ambitions, the news release states.

Rocky Flats churned out 70,000 plutonium “triggers” for nuclear weapons. e plant’s res, leaks

and illegal dumping contaminated the Denver metro area with radioactive and toxic chemicals, according to an earlier news release about the lm.

A massive plutonium re in 1969 – one of the worst in U.S. history  –sparked a decade of mass protests, eventually leading to an unprecedented raid by the FBI and the Department of Energy that shuttered the plant in 1989, according to the news release.

Half-Life of Memory is the rst full-length lm by director Je Gipe, a visual artist best known for creating the Rocky Flats  Cold War Horse monument. Gipe grew up in Arvada, downwind of the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant. His father worked in the plant and was exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Gipe told Colorado Community Media last October that he did not want Rocky Flats and its history to be whitewashed by state and local governments, who helped create the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge in 2007.

“ e DOE does not want to acknowledge the history of the plant,” Gipe said. “Colorado instead wants to create a success story out there.”

e lm is scheduled for national video release on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, cable, and satellite via distributor Freestyle Digital Media. For more information, visit the website at www.hal ifeofmemory.com.

Watch the trailer on YouTube at  www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4s91cPfT0gE.

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