BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
In the middle of the fresh produce section in the King Soopers on Promenade Parkway is a bakery that elicits the best of French boulangeries with its authentic bread, sandwiches and pastries.
La Famille brings a taste of Paris to Castle Rock, selling baked
goods made fresh daily after they are shipped over, frozen, from France weekly. It’s a rare treat for customers of the local supermarket, which is the only place in the state to get the bread as part of a test program.
e bakery works with Maison Kayser, a traditional bakery based in Paris that has hundreds of international locations, but only one
in America — La Famille. From its aky croissants and traditional baguettes to buttery tarts with fresh fruits, all of La Famille’s baked goods are authentic.
e bakery is run by King Soopers employees Cherry Dim and Bawi Lian, who helped open La Famille in November.
Lone Tree pickleball sparks lawsuit
Neighbors cite ‘unbearable’ noise from courts near homes
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Several residents who live near pickleball courts are suing the City of Lone Tree and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District for “unbearable conditions” caused by the noise emanating from the courts. e suit, if plainti s get what they want, could result in a shutdown of the courts or require soundproo ng mitigation at unknown costs.
e residents live in the neighborhood adjacent to the Lone Tree Recreation Center, a property owned by the city and operated by the parks district. e outdoor pickleball courts were recently added to the facility.
e lawsuit, led in Douglas County, alleges that noise levels at courts “exceed all reasonable standards set for
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Cherry Dim, a baker at La Famille, preps a customer’s order. La Famille sells authentic French breads and pastries shipped from France and made fresh daily.
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Being proactive, preventable and responsive with security
Highlands Ranch couple provides IT services, advice for small businesses
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Many businesses rely on technology and when a computer goes down or there’s a cyberattack, where to turn can be confusing. TeamLogic IT of Highlands Ranch has entered the tech advisory space, ready to help local businesses in need.
“We want to be the go-to technology advisors for Highlands Ranch,” said Jay and Kelly Geiger, owners of TeamLogic IT of Highlands Ranch.
Engineers and technicians with TeamLogic IT of Highlands Ranch work onsite and/or remotely with businesses to help safeguard them from security breaches, the loss of data and more.
TeamLogic IT of Highlands Ranch is working with a number of businesses throughout Highlands Ranch and the south Denver area.
“ e whole idea is they should not have to worry about their technology,” said Jay. “ ey need to have an awareness, but we’re the ones who will take on the worry for and watch over things for them.”
Jay has about 30 years of experience in the corporate world and technology and found a passion helping businesses.
Jay and his wife, Kelly, moved to Highlands Ranch about a decade ago and in the past ve years started looking at what kind of small business they could be a part of and be with the community.
When the couple came across TeamLogic IT, a nationwide customer service organization, they believed a franchise was the right t for them. Together, Kelly works on the creative and marketing side of the business, while Jay works on the engineering and technical side.
With over 250 locations across the country composed of nearly 1,500 technicians, TeamLogic IT is a network of business and technology experts that facilitate IT solutions for companies to help protect them from things such as viruses, hackers and exploitation attempts. ey also procure equipment, install and con gure systems and bring critical technologies to the table.
As technologies develop, the cybersecurity industry continues to grow.
“It’s very di cult to stay on top of what those threats are,” said Jay. en there is the rise of arti cial intelligence, said Jay. e newer technology is being used to attack
businesses. On the other hand, businesses can use it to their advantage like producing content or conducting research.
ere are concerns about privacy when it comes to arti cial intelligence. As a larger organization, Jay said TeamLogic IT can help stay on top of those issues.
“So having someone that can help guide you through that is really important,” said Jay.
Whether it’s a health and wellness business or a supply store, when systems change or data is compromised, the business can lose customers and revenue. TeamLogic IT focuses on the problem so the business can continue to focus on what they do for the community.
However, cybersecurity recommendations are tailored to the company’s speci c needs, standards and regulations.
When assisting a customer, the rst level of service is proactive IT, which includes evaluating the technology the business has, said Jay. is includes looking at their computers or laptops, servers, their network setup and what their backup plan is.
A data backup plan is the best defense against the unexpected, according to the TeamLogic IT website, which is why the organization provides a business continuity plan.
After evaluating, the team of technicians look for gaps in their technology.
“If someone doesn’t have good software on there for antivirus or watching for phishing emails, cybersecurity threats, that’s a place where we’ll start to put together what it would look like to build them out,” said Jay.
And a lot of that comes from monitoring the software and identifying potential problems before operations become disrupted, which is another level of service, preventable IT.
“What we’re doing is watching the health of their systems,” said Jay.
With di erent updates coming up, Jay said many people just accept the updates but they might not have tested it with their software. His technicians will do a rst round “ ush out” against what their system con guration is then continue to monitor.
One of the most important levels of service for the Geigers is being responsive. e couple wants the community to know that if something happens, people can reach out to them and not have to wait on the phone.
“ e beauty of being in the community and being local is if something’s really serious, we can get there in a timely manner,” said Kelly.
TeamLogic IT of Highlands Ranch is located in Town Center at 8925 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Suite 108. Contact them at 720-986-6780 or schedule a meeting at teamlogicit.com/HighlandsRanchCO616/Contact-Us.
Feeling compelled to be part of the fabric of the community, Kelly and Jay Geiger are the owners of TeamLogic IT of Highlands Ranch, providing IT services to local businesses. TeamLogic IT is a nationwide organization with more than 250 locations across the country.
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Many Homeowners Don’t Understand Title Issues, Which Can Lead to Big Problems Later on
Our office hosted estate lawyer Dan McKenzie at last week’s office meeting, where he shared some horror stories about homeowners who made mistakes in the execution of deeds on their property.
It’s important to understand the difference between “joint tenants” and “tenants in common.” Most married couples hold title to their home as joint tenants, meaning that both of them own the whole house, and if one dies, the surviving spouse still owns the whole house by himself or herself. Tenants in common own part of the house, typically but not necessarily equal parts. When one of them dies, the heirs on the deceased party inherit that part of the house. The problem arises when that new relationship may not be a friendly one.
When a single person owns their home by him/herself (“in severalty”) and wants to add a lover or spouse to the title, a “quitclaim” deed is used to accomplish that, usually with zero dollars exchanged. For example: John Doe quitclaims his home to John Doe and Jane Roe. Dan told us of a case where John Doe mistakenly quitclaimed his home to Jane instead of to both of them, leaving him off title. When she died, her heirs inherited the house, not him. Because they weren’t married and he wasn’t in her will or on good terms with her heirs, it created a real problem reclaiming his former home.
A common mistake is for a homeowner, whether single or a couple, to put their heir(s) on title as joint tenants so they would instantly own the home when they die. The problem with that
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In a beneficiary deed, you name the person who is to inherit the home, independent or outside of your will. Thus, the transfer of ownership is automatic at your death without that tax liability.
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If you have questions about deeds or other title issues, including how probate works, you can reach Dan McKenzie at The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC. His number is 303-578-2745, and his email is Dan@TheMcKenzieFirm.com
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Estate Listings
At left is Jim Swanson’s listing at 3600 Miller Street in Wheat Ridge. Listed in late June at $775,000, the price was just reduced to $750,000. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 fireplaces and an oversized 2-car attached garage. The front yard is newly xeriscaped and the large backyard has mature trees. The interior is freshly painted throughout with new lighting, ceiling fans, and new oak laminate flooring. Take a video tour at www.WheatRidgeHome.info.
At right is Jim Smith’s listing at 533 High Point Drive in Golden. With 3 bedrooms and 3½ baths, it’s at the mouth of Clear Creek canyon and in walking distance (over a pedestrian bridge) of the Golden Community Center, a dog park, and the Peaks to Plains trail. Downtown Golden and the Colorado School of Mines are a short walk further. The seller has made over $100,000 in improvements, including hardwood flooring, a new full-width cedar deck and an updated kitchen. The price was just reduced to only $698,000. Video tour at www.NorthGoldenHome.com
Greg Kraft was knowledgeable and professional. He was very easy to work with and was super proactive in searching the listings. That was a key in managing to buy the townhome in a very competitive market. He was also very responsive and communicated really well with us and the listing agents. We would recommend him without reservation.
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Jim Swanson was kind and patient while listening to my questions. He helped me to translate the real estate language and manage the sale process. He connected the dots, allowing me to make good decisions, maintain my personal integrity and profit from the sale when a great offer came to the forefront. Jim, thank you for putting communication and community first. — N. W.
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Aiming to be a leader in conservation
A forever project, Backcountry Wilderness Area is a resource to many now and in the future
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Before the rst homes were built, land conservation was envisioned as an important part of the Highlands Ranch community.
e vision is realized in the Backcountry Wilderness Area, which is in the process of looking at how the area will be of bene t for future generations.
“We are becoming an island of conservation in the south metro Denver area,” said Lindsey McKissick, Backcountry Wilderness Area communications manager. “It’s very important now that we do this, it will be incredibly important 20 years from now.”
Undeveloped protected spaces are critical for great panoramas, but also for wildlife and its habitat, added Mark Giebel, Backcountry Wilderness Area director.
is conservation work began decades ago. At the top of a peak in the area sits Cherokee Ranch and Castle, once home to Tweet Kimball, an advocate for conservation. Kimball put conservation easements on the property to preserve it for all by ensuring that no one would build in the space.
Now, with more easements, the Backcountry Wilderness Area continues its work on many projects –everything from the removal of noxious weeds to re mitigation.
With early intervention by Giebel to help eliminate invasive knapweed throughout the property, the property is mostly native grasses, however, sta continues to mitigate the growth of noxious weeds because they limit food for wildlife.
“If we can create a habitat the way we want to, they will be enticed to stay here and not wonder,” said McKissick. “As long as food sources are good, they have everything they need, that’s our goal.”
Another way the land is protected for wildlife is through a win-win partnership with South Metro Fire Rescue. South Metro’s wildland re
team can train on the property to practice what to do in the case of an emergency and re mitigation by cutting down earmarked dead trees. ere is a speci c grid system for the roads on the property, said McKissick, so sta can tell the re rescue team that there is a re at a particular intersection and they can get to it quicker. Brush around the trees are also cut and there are trees within the property that are set up to survive a wild re.
“We’re always researching to become an example of good conservation and a leader in conservation,” said McKissick.
Balancing conservation and recreation
Aiming to protect wildlife while encouraging youth to engage in the outdoors, sta have been working to create a balance between conservation and recreation through education and experience.
Research concerning the impacts of recreation on conservation have often shown that the two are not compatible. However, Giebel believes they have done well with balancing that. Among the 8,200 acres of land, less than 5% is used for people and the rest is for wildlife.
“We’re providing recreation and educational opportunities while making sure that conservation remains our top priority,” said Giebel. “I think that’s going to be the biggest bene t in the next ten, 15, 20 years.”
From building forts to learning horse behavior to using a natural clay deposit to make their own art, there is something for everyone to discover through the variety of programs and summer camps, also bene ting mental health.
Besides the outdoor classrooms along Discovery Trail, there are places like Fort Wild where imagination leads the way.
“We purposefully plan parts of the day to be unplanned,” said McKissick. “ ere’s part of the day where we’re out in the woods and the purpose is to let their creativity take over the boredom.”
Phones are not allowed during camp and sta encourage kids and teens to leave their smart watches at home. McKissick added that camp counselors will take photos to ensure the fort building, games being played and friends being made are all captured.
On average, kids get a minimum
of an hour of unobstructed playtime outside daily, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. At Camp Backcountry, kids get up to 30 hours of play time per week. e camp is a 10 week program that includes art camp, nature camp and a program geared towards giving girls the opportunity to learn camping skills, called “Girls of the Outdoors.”
In addition to meeting chickens, ducks, donkey’s and goats, families have been able to enjoy the horse corrals since 2017. Whether it’s learning about non-verbal cues from horses through horse camp or going for a ride along a trail, Backcountry Wilderness serves about 3,000 people on horses every year.
“ e big thing here is that it’s affordable,” said McKissick. “We know how expensive equine programming can be. To give people in Highlands Ranch an opportunity to be around horses without owning a horse or owning property.”
Continuing to expand opportunities
With a goal to help educate the public about conservation and wildlife, the Backcountry Wilder-
ness Area has begun to partner with schools.
rough a partnership with Arapahoe Community College, biology students have been to the area to conduct animal grazing studies.
“It’s private land, so it’s untouched,” said McKissick. “You’re getting a really true look at what’s available.”
Also, students from Fox Creek Elementary school have taken eld trips to the area. One of the goals is to do more educational opportunities through eld trips and do studies to inspire young conservationists.
But their goals go beyond introducing people to wilderness. e sta is currently working on a bison reintroduction on the southeast corner of the property in partnership with Denver Mountain Parks.
As the Backcountry Wilderness Area celebrates 15 years of conservation e orts, creating a safe place for wildlife to live and giving people the opportunity to learn about the environment, there are unlimited possibilities for what the area can do.
“ ere is so much more to explore,” said McKissick.
Aiming to protect wildlife while encouraging youth to engage in the outdoors, sta at the Backcountry Wilderness Area have been working to create a balance between conservation and recreation through education and experience. Programs and camps are o ered to kids of all ages, including early childhood programs.
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Douglas County PrideFest returns for 5th year, but to a new location
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County PrideFest is gearing up for its 5th anniversary celebration. e event on Aug. 4 is set to take place in Parker, a switch in venues from prior years.
Vendors and performers are largely from the county, Anya Zavadil, an organizer, said. Some of the headliners include local band Dear Marsha, a drag king showcase by Miss tts and TikTok creators Meagan married Megan, KweenWerk and Fat Black and Gettin It.
“One of the things we pride ourselves on is featuring local artisans and resources,” Zavadil said.
Zavadil said PrideFest is expecting around 1,500 visitors, building on last year’s total of 1,300.
PrideFest begins at 11 a.m. and runs to 6 p.m. in the town’s Salisbury Park. Tickets are $1 for people 18 and older. Entry is free for those younger than 18.
Zavadil said the goal is to make all visitors feel welcome and accepted, as well as to celebrate one another. is year’s theme is standing together.
“What we’re focused on as an organization is building community in Douglas County and taking care of each other,” Zavadil said.
In an e ort to keep the event positive, the event will have security and require attendees to abide by a code of conduct.
Last year’s event was interrupted by protesters who delayed the drag
ing in front of the stage before eventually moving into the audience area. e protesters wore shirts that said “Jesus loves you and so do I.”
A separate group of protesters from the Patriot Front stood outside the event and shouted anti-LGTQ+ rhetoric through bullhorns. e Anti-Defamation League de nes Patriot Front as a white supremecist group.
Some attendees were intimidated by the protests, including children,
is year, the code of conduct prohibits weapons, proselytizing or disparaging the LGBTQ+ community. e code also prohibits nudity, partial nudity or obscene clothing.
Protests will be limited to designated areas and not allowed in the event space or parking lot.
e youth area will be restricted to children, their parents and PrideFest sta .
“We want to ensure the event is
safe, both physically and emotionally,” Zavadil said. “People who are not adding to the positivity of the event will be asked to leave quickly.”
Zavadil said a priority of the event is to be accessible and inclusive, such as by o ering a sober area and a sensory-sensitive area, as well as ensuring the space can accommodate people with mobility aids.
“We want to build inclusivity, not just among our small community, but all groups,” she said.
Douglas County PrideFest is celebrating its fifth year with an all-day, family-friendly event on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Park in Parker. The event will feature live music, drag performances, vendors, food and beverages, youth activities and more.
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Property owner sues Castle Pines over McDonald’s
Ventana Capital, a development company, is behind lawsuit
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A recent proposal for a McDonald’s in Castle Pines drew vocal and widespread opposition, leading city o cials to block the development. Now, a lawsuit is seeking to reverse the decision.
e lawsuit’s complaint argues that Castle Pines’ decision to block the plan lacked evidence.
“ e city council denied the (plan) because a majority of its members and/or vocal town residents did not want a fast-food restaurant, speci cally a McDonald’s, at that location,” the complaint says. “ e city council’s decision was arbitrary, and must be overturned.”
Before voting to deny the plan at a late May city council meeting, expressing concerns about tra c and crime, City Councilmember Chris Eubanks argued the plan would not further the “public health, safety and welfare of the community,” a sticking point for the council.
But the lawsuit, led in Douglas County District Court, argues the city’s decision should have focused on a more technical aspect of the McDonald’s proposal — a “site improvement plan,” essentially documents that relate to the design of the development.
“ e proposed use — a fast-food restaurant — is a permitted use under the zoning and is irrelevant to the city council’s review,” the complaint says.
“Zoning” refers to the city’s rules for what types of developments can be built and where.
e lawsuit comes from CP Commercial LLC, the company that owns the property at the southwest intersection of Castle Pines Parkway and Lagae Road, where the McDonald’s would be built.
CP Commercial is an entity controlled by Ventana Capital, a realestate investment and development company. Darwin Horan, leader of Ventana Capital, is a former city councilmember of Castle Pines North, the city’s old name. (Castle Pines voters approved changing the o cial name of the City of Castle
Pines North to the City of Castle Pines in 2010, according to the city’s website.)
A 2010 article in e Castle Pines Connection references Horan having served as a Castle Pines North councilmember.
Here’s a closer look at the lawsuit.
Residents up in arms
Had the city approved the plan, the McDonald’s would have been located on what’s currently a vacant lot.
ough the spot sits near a half mile of commercial areas along Castle Pines Parkway west of Interstate 25 — with restaurants, convenience stores and a King Soopers — the immediate area around the planned McDonald’s site is largely vacant land. To the west, there’s land that was recently approved for an indoor self-storage business.
e city received nearly 150 comments from people in the area regarding the McDonald’s plan, a city sta report says. Most of the comments expressed opposition to the plan.
“A few of the comments expressed support for the application because it would provide a new fast-food restaurant option for residents,” the sta report says.
ose in opposition spoke with a louder voice. At the May 28 meeting, dozens of people packed the seating area, and about 25 testi ed.
A handful of protesters outside the meeting chanted and held signs in opposition to the planned McDonald’s.
Eye on tra c
In criticizing the city’s decision, the lawsuit complaint seized on tra c concerns. e complaint referred to tra c studies prepared for di erent development scenarios in the area where the McDonald’s was planned.
e land is located within what’s called the Parkway Plaza Planned Development, the complaint says. A “planned development” is a special type of area under the city’s zoning rules, intended to be developed “under a single development guide for mixed use,” a city de nitions document says.
“Mixed use” is a development term for an area that includes di erent property types, such as business
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A small group carries signs on May 28 in protest of a plan to build a McDonald’s in Castle Pines. At right is Nicole Gregory, who said she lives in Castle Pines, and voiced concerns about tra c and that the drive-thru restaurant would bring noise and a smell.
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A lack of “substantial precipitation” and scorching hot weather have led Castle Rock to implement re restrictions. e same day the town made the announcement, Douglas County ocials made a similar move.
“By order of Sheri Darren Weekly, Stage 1 re restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County,” the county announced July 11.
Unincorporated areas are those outside of city and town boundaries, and Stage 1 means that prohibited activities include open burning of any kind and the use of reworks.
Allowable activities include:
• Fires within liquid-fueled or gasfueled stoves, replaces within buildings, charcoal grill res within developed residential or commercial areas, and res within wood-burning stoves within buildings only
• Professional reworks displays that are permitted according to section 1228-103 of state statutes
• Fire suppression or re department training res
• Small recreational res at a developed picnic or campground sites
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e city had previously accepted a tra c analysis when it approved the Parkway Plaza Planned Development. e analysis was based on then-current assumptions that the land would be developed to include a recreation center, a city hall and commercial retail, the complaint says. Later, another tra c assessment concluded that “while the proposed McDonald’s would generate tra c around the parcel, it would generate less tra c around the parcel than had previously been contemplated — and approved — by the city,” the complaint says.
Area residents’ concerns “fail to recognize that any development of the property would contribute additional tra c,” the complaint adds.
contained in xed permanent metal or steel re pits (rock re rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with ame lengths not more than four feet
• And the residential use of charcoal grills, tiki torches, res in chimineas, or other portable replaces or patio re pits, so long as the res are supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age.
Violation of the re restrictions is a class 2 petty o ense, punishable by up to a $1,000 ne and a $10 surcharge.
For more information on re restriction stages, see the Douglas County Emergency Management website at dcsheri .net/emergencymanagement/ re-restrictions.
ose who live within city or town boundaries should check with their municipality regarding current restrictions, the county’s announcement says.
Castle Rock restrictions
Under Castle Rock’s Stage 1 restrictions, announced July 11, the following are banned:
• Open burning of any kind except in developed or residential areas on private property
• Use of personal reworks of any kind.
“In fact, if a site improvement plan for the property can be denied simply because the use would increase trafc, however in nitesimally, then no development could ever occur on the property,” the complaint says.
Residents also expressed concern that a McDonald’s would increase crime in the area.
For a look at crime concerns and what the Douglas County Sheri ’s Ofce had to say, see the Castle Pines News-Press’ previous story at tinyurl. com/CastlePinesMcDonalds.
Wrong focus, lawsuit says
A major point of the lawsuit argues that the city council focused too much on the nature of a fast-food restaurant rather than evaluating the site improvement plan itself.
A Castle Pines document de nes a site improvement plan as “including a grading and drainage plan, a landscape plan and other detailed information.”
“ e city council exceeded its juris-
Use of replaces within buildings is allowed. Also allowed under the restrictions are:
• Fires within liquid-fueled or gasfueled stoves, charcoal grill res within developed residential or commercial areas, and res within wood burning stoves
• Chimineas, re pits and “charcoal smokers/BBQs” on private property away from combustibles
• Professional reworks displays permitted according to section 12-28-103 of state statutes
• Fire suppression or re department training res
• Tiki torches, small recreational res at developed picnic or campground sites contained in permanent re pits or re grates with ame lengths not in excess of four feet and which are supervised by a “responsible person” at least 21 years of age.
People found to be in violation of the town’s re restrictions are subject to a $1,000 ne, 180 days in jail or both.
See crgov.com/ rebans for more information. Questions about the current status of re restrictions in town should be directed to the re chief’s o ce at 303-660-1066, the town’s announcement said.
diction and abused its discretion in denying the SIP based on whether (the fast-food restaurant) supports every applicable goal and objective in the (city’s) comprehensive plan or furthers the public health, safety, and welfare,” the complaint says, adding: “ e applicable criteria require the city council to instead determine whether the site improvement plan supports the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan and furthers the public health, safety, and welfare.”
A broad document, the city’s “comprehensive plan” lays out a vision for how and where property development should occur in Castle Pines. Sometimes called a “comp plan,” it’s meant to capture “the community’s shared values,” the city’s website says. It’s a more aspirational document than the city’s nuts-and-bolts zoning rules. For a look at what the city council based its rejection of the McDonald’s plan on, see the News-Press’ previous coverage.
Local students receive Credit Union of Colorado Foundation scholarships
BY ISABEL GUZMAN
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Ten local students have earned a $5,000 scholarship from the Credit Union of Colorado Foundation for the upcoming school year.
“We are honored to provide nancial support to college students from communities throughout Colorado,” says Phil Smith, board chair of the foundation and President and CEO of Credit Union of Colorado. “ is year’s recipients are not only accomplished academically but also dedicated volunteers who serve their schools and communities. e future is bright with these students who will no doubt make lasting impacts in both their careers and communities.”
To be eligible for the annual scholarship, students must be Colorado
residents enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited college as undergraduates, taking at least 12 credit hours per semester. Applicants also must have maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school or during the past 12 months as a college undergraduate. Additionally, they must demonstrate an active commitment to volunteer work and community service at their school or within their local community. is year’s scholarship winners include:
Grace Evans, Parker — attending Colorado State University
Mary Hollyn Knorr, Lafayette — attending Miami University, Oxford Ohio
Ariella Maroni, Fort Collins — attending Duke University
Isabella Mastreno, Castle Rock — attending San Diego State University
Caleb Merson, Denver — attending Colorado State University
Megan Neton, Craig — attending Colorado College
Mia Portillo, Denver — attending George Washington University
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Ellie Roadifer, Littleton — attending Purdue University
Payton TerEick, Lone Tree — attending University of Florida
Abigail Umbenhouer, Erie — attending Purdue University
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Ikon or Epic Pass? We asked 13 locals for their opinion
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of July, it’s smart to start thinking about gearing up for the winter season again. Colorado is the ultimate outdoor playground for skiing and snowboarding, but the options can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting into the sport(s). you choose, the pass can provide acIkon
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“When I was in college in Colorado Springs, me and all my friends got the Epic Pass because there was a great college discount with access to lots of great mountains. However, since moving to Denver I’ve been on Ikon and believe it is the better of the two passes. If I leave early enough on the weekend, I can get to Winter Park in just over an hour and avoid the I-70 Eisenhower Tunnel tra c. Epic does not o er any mountains this close. Despite its proximity, Winter Park has also become one of my favorite mountains from a pure snowboarding perspective, with highly variable terrain perfect for any group I might take there. While I do get FOMO for not having access to Breckenridge, Vail or Telluride through the Epic Pass, these mountains are all further than Winter Park and give o a more bougie, rich, tourist vibe that
“Ikon is the move. Fewer options but fewer crowds. Plus, you get seven days at Arapahoe Basin and Aspen, and you get seven days at a lot of cool resorts. So if you plan to travel, you could hit Big Sky (Montana), Jackson Hole (Wyoming), Deer Valley (Utah), Taos (New Mexico), Sun Valley (Idaho), etc. One winter I did a trip to Big Sky and that alone made getting the pass worth it because day passes are so expensive.”
— Catherine Dodge, Wheat Ridge
“I most enjoy the people I’ve met while skiing Ikon mountains. ey always have great vibes and made the skiing even more enjoyable than the world-class mountains. e tailgating at Arapahoe Basin is unmatched and hard to nd a better group of mountain-loving people.”
— Alex Greene, Littleton
Kyle Warner, of Denver, poses for a photo on one of the many resorts provided by the Ikon Pass in Colorado.
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FRENCH BREAD
The two essential ingredients that make the French bread and baked goods at La Famille bakery different from the bread in the other aisles of the grocery store are time and butter.
“The quality is the same as what you’d get at the (Maison Kayser) bakery in France,” Lian said.
Dim and Lian have been trained in French baking techniques, which often require a lot of patience. The pastries are thawed for 24 hours, then proofed for at least two more hours before getting finishing touches and heading into the ovens.
Dim and Lian estimate they make and sell an average of 4050 baguettes on the weekends and around 180 croissants daily. Those numbers get much bigger around the holidays, Lian added.
“Closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas, we start selling out around noon,” he said.
Other popular breads include the rustic Italian loaf, the country French bread, honey multigrain and cranberry pistachio. The breads are all organic sourdough.
“The special thing about the pastries and bread is they’re natural, with no chemicals added and low sugar, just a lot of butter,” Lian said.
Lian recommended customers
stop by between 10 and 11 a.m. to snag the freshest bread.
Jessica Trowbridge, a spokesperson for King Soopers, said the grocery chain is looking to expand the bakery to more locations in the future.
“We want to bring new and exciting options for customers to try, so La Famille just made sense because, not only is it something that you can’t find anywhere else in the United States, but it’s so fresh and authentic,” she said.
The noise from pickleball strikes on nearby courts is causing several Lone Tree residents to sue the city and parks and recreation district.
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Colorado state and local laws and deprive plainti s and their neighbors from quiet enjoyment of their homes and outdoor spaces.”
Six pickleball courts located at the southeast corner of the facility’s parking lot include button-operated lighting that allows players to play at night, year-round, according to the district’s website. e courts are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, it adds.
e lawsuit states that pickleball paddles striking balls at the courts create “impulsive noises” every two seconds for up to 13 hours a day.
“No resident in this community should live under these conditions,” the lawsuit states.
e city and the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District both declined to comment, saying they do not comment on pending litigation.
Residents, many of whom purchased their homes largely for the views from their patios, decks and porches, can no longer enjoy the “outdoor space, scenic views and quiet nature” of their homes due to the noise, the lawsuit alleges.
One family attempted to mute pickleball sounds by installing a
fountain, adding speakers on their deck and wearing headsets while outside, according to the lawsuit, and none of these methods worked.
e residents can hear the noise even when they are in their homes with all doors and windows closed, the lawsuit adds. is has interfered with the ability of at least one resident to work in his home, it says.
e Colorado Noise Abatement Statute dictates maximum permissible noise levels for residentiallyzoned areas. For “periodic, impulsive, or shrill noises” such as pickleball strikes, the statute dictates the maximum permissible daytime level is 50 dBA and nighttime level is 45 dBA.
e lawsuit states that residents paid out-of-pocket to conduct a sound study of the courts.
“ e sound study performed in the community re ects the average maximum noise level due to pickleball strikes on the defendants’ courts is 62.1 dBA,” the lawsuit states, more than both daytime and nighttime permissible levels.
e lawsuit says residents have demanded closure of the courts for the past seven months.
e lawsuit states that the district and city installed fencing and landscaping around the courts to reduce noise, but said these e orts failed to address the noise levels.
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Finding common ground: lessons from the playground
Getting along well with other people is still the world’s most needed skill. With it ... there is no limit to what a person can do. We need people, we need the cooperation of others. ere is very little we can do alone.”
— Earl Nightingale
As I observed two young boys playing together on the beach this past Fourth of July weekend, a profound realization struck me. Here were two complete strangers, aged just 4 and 5, who within minutes of meeting had formed a seamless bond of temporary friendship. ey chased waves, shared seashells and beach toys, and laughed with the unrestrained joy that only children seem to possess. In that moment, it was clear that these children didn’t care about politics, religion, social status, or any of the divisive elements that often keep adults at arm’s length.
Citizens’ Tax Cut is solution to crisis
When taxes are soaring and taxpayers are struggling, the solution is simple: real, permanent tax relief. at is what the Citizens’ Tax Cut will do, and we will have the chance to vote it into law this fall.
Across Colorado, families and small businesses have been hit with huge property tax increases averaging 25% or more. In Douglas County, where I live, we have experienced some of the biggest property tax hikes in the state, with increases of 40 percent or more. Whether in
my county or elsewhere in our state, this sticker shock has placed signicant and needless strain on family budgets. is crisis didn’t occur by chance. For years, Governor Polis and legislative leaders were aware of this looming problem.
Instead of defusing it, they allowed
it to escalate. Unlike in the movies where the hero disables the bomb at the last second, the property tax crisis exploded.
Despite calls to provide a meaningful and lasting solution, state leaders ignored the problem, kicking it from one legislative session to the next. en they came up with Proposition HH, which they claimed would give us tax relief. But when taxpayers considered the details — rather than just trusting the word of anti-taxpayer politicians — they quickly found out that HH would
have forced us to pay for our own tax “relief” by using TABOR refunds. Fortunately, Douglas County’s commissioners stepped in and provided tax relief. is was an important recognition that many local taxpayers were struggling and that those dollars could be better spent by families than by the government. At the time, the commissioners made it clear that a permanent solution was needed from the governor and the legislature.
ey simply enjoyed each other’s company and the shared experience of being at the beach.
As adults, we often marvel at the simplicity of these interactions, and yet, we struggle to emulate them in our own lives. e question then arises: why do we, as adults, miss this every single day? What happens between childhood and adulthood that makes us more guarded, more suspicious, and less willing to engage openly with strangers?
One reason may be that as we grow older, we become more aware of the di erences between ourselves and others. We are taught to categorize people based on various attributes such as socioeconomic status, race, religion and political beliefs. ese categories, while sometimes helpful in understanding the diversity of human experiences, can also create barriers. We begin to see others through the lens of these di erences rather than the commonalities that unite us.
Yet, the scene of those two boys on the beach serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to gain by embracing a more childlike approach to human interaction. e bene ts of forming connections with others are immense. Friendships, even temporary ones, can provide support, joy and a sense of belonging. ey can expand our perspectives and enrich our lives in ways that solitary existence cannot.
To foster this childlike openness,
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Boebert would be terrible choice It shouldn’t matter what political party, we as citizens, belong to. ere comes a time when we put our individual principles, ethics, and morals over party. Our individual ethics and morals should never be compromised for any political party.
Lauren Boebert came into power in 2020 after passing her GED, and was the previous owner of a Ri e CO restaurant. Since that time she has moved from the 3rd district to the 4th, because she was losing support in the 3rd. It was pretty arrogant of her to believe she could win in a strong Republican district
we can start by being more present in our interactions. When we meet someone new, instead of immediately categorizing them, we can focus on the shared experience. Whether it’s a conversation at a co ee shop, a friendly exchange with a coworker or a chance meeting at a park, we can choose to approach each interaction with curiosity and an open heart.
Ultimately, the example set by those young boys on the beach is one of simplicity and authenticity. ey remind us that at our core, we are all just people seeking connection and joy. By stripping away the layers of judgment and fear that adulthood often imposes, we can rediscover the ease of forming genuine bonds with others.
In doing so, we might just nd that the world becomes a bit more like a playground, a place where, despite our di erences, we can all play together, laugh together, and support one another. So, the next time you nd yourself hesitant to reach out to someone new, think of those two boys and let their example inspire you to embrace the beauty of spontaneous connection.
I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can start to be more open and welcoming to our new and spontaneous connections, it really will make it 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.
like the 4th after losing most of her support in the 3rd, which was previously a strong Republican district. is is called carpetbagging, pure and simple! She has been thrown out of a family friendly theater for groping, and being groped, by her date. She was also recorded vaping, in a non-vaping theater, and in front of a pregnant woman, even after she was asked to stop. Her personal history includes three arrests, and one court-ordered summons, which should give us an insight to her personal responsibility.
IN GOOD HANDS
Local single moms use low-cost automotive services to provide for families
BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Danicka omas’ car was on its last legs.
For weeks, the Denver resident asked her neighbors for rides or spent hundreds of dollars on rideshares. With six children who all needed to be in di erent places at varying times, omas said public transportation wasn’t a viable option. She needed a car — a real, working car.
Finally, last month, she caught a ride to a concert at Clement Park, and then drove home in a new car.
“It’s been a long time coming,” omas said. “ … I’m beyond words.”
On June 28, Goldenbased nonpro t organization Hands of the Carpenter hosted a bene t concert to help omas and other single moms throughout the Denver area.
e faith-based nonpro t o ers low-cost automotive services, including maintenance and placement, for working single moms. It serves clients in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomeld, Denver, Douglas and Je erson counties.
Hands of the Carpenter started in 2003 and has garages in Golden and Aurora. It plans to open a third in the Federal Heights area this fall, Founder Dan Georgopulos said.
In 2022, it served 355 families. Last year, after opening the Aurora garage, it served 609.
Georgopulos added that Hands of the Carpenter had helped more than 400 fami-
lies so far in 2024, and believed the third garage would enable it to serve even more clients than 2023.
“We know there’s a lot of need in the northern Denver area,” he said, adding that the Federal Heights garage will be the largest of the three, with eight bays total.
As its operations expand, Georgopulos hoped the nonpro t’s clients, volunteers and other supporters would continue to spread the word about Hands of the Carpenter’s mission and services.
“Everybody knows somebody who needs help,” he continued.
‘It’s life-changing’ omas, who heard about Hands of the Carpenter from a coworker, reached out to the nonpro t in October. With her new car, she’ll be participating in the three-year Lift UP Program, which includes low-cost repairs and maintenance. e car itself was 35% of the retail cost under the Lift UP Program.
With her new 2010 Ford Edge Sport, omas said that she’s looking forward to driving herself to and from work, getting her children to all their commitments, and making a road-trip to visit her out-of-state relatives without issue.
“It’s life-changing,” she continued.
She thanked all the Hands of the Carpenter leaders and volunteers, and everyone who helped with the June 28 bene t concert, including musicians Hazel Miller & the Collective.
On June 28, Aurora’s Antoinette Ogunwo drives the car she received from Hands of the Carpenter about two years ago. The nonprofit serves single moms across the seven-county Denver metro area through its Transportation at Low-Cost program, which includes vehicle repairs and placement. PHOTO
Priscilla Guerra has her car repaired at Hands of the Carpenter’s Golden-based garage earlier this year. The nonprofit, which helps single moms with their transportation needs, has a second garage in Aurora and is planning to open a third in the Federal Heights area this fall. COURTESY OF HANDS OF THE CARPENTER
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“I hope they’re able to bless many more families,” omas said of the nonpro t.
On July 9, Lakewood’s Jasmine Coronado-Lopez took her car to the Golden garage for maintenance. After being referred through Hope House, she’s been in the Lift UP Program since March.
Coronado-Lopez said her car’s been having transmission problems, and Hands of the Carpenter referred her to an outside shop for additional evaluation. She hoped to get it xed soon, saying the nonpro t has been helping her navigate the stressful situation.
“ ey’ve been so helpful and encouraging on my journey to gure out cars and get my kids around safely,” she continued.
As a delivery driver and a relative’s primary care worker, Coronado-Lopez said having a car is crucial for picking up medication, grocery-shopping, and other tasks. She was thankful Hands of the Carpenter has kept her car running “when I thought it was going to break down for good,” she said.
She’s referred other moms, saying she’s learned a lot about cars as the Hands of the Carpenter mechanics walk her through everything her car needs and why. While she believed other shops might talk down to their clients or take advantage of them, Coronado-Lopez felt informed on the process at Hands of the Carpenter.
“It feels home-like,” she said of bringing her car into the Golden garage. “… I’m so thankful for all the work they’ve already done in the last few months.”
Aurora’s Antoinette Ogunwo is starting her third year with the Lift UP Program this August, as Hands of the Carpenter placed her with a 2011 Chevy Malibu a few years ago.
Ogunwo recalled trying to apply for help several years ago, but Hands of the Carpenter wasn’t serving her area yet.
After it expanded, though, she received a yer in the mail and applied that night.
She described how, before getting her current car, Ogunwo “kept driving lemons.” She became trapped in a vicious cycle of needing to x or replace her car on a regular basis. So, after she received her new car at a bene t concert like omas did, Ogunwo said it was “truly a blessing.”
Not only has it helped her family get around town, but Ogunwo said, “I’ve learned to manage my nances and appreciate what I have.”
Overall, she said her experiences with Hands of the Carpenter were reassuring, adding, “You’re in good hands.”
‘They do it with heart’
Along with individual donors, Hands of the Carpenter receives grants and donations from businesses, civic and philanthropic organizations, and faith-based groups.
Nancy Smith of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood said her group has been supporting Hands of the Carpenter’s work for years. She also volunteers at the Golden garage, helping families when they bring their cars in for service.
She said people don’t need to be mechanics to volunteer.
Just welcoming the clients and spreading the word is key, Smith continued, adding, “ ere’s something for everyone (to help with).”
In addition to monetary donations, Hands of the Carpenter also accepts vehicles. Georgopulos said that, depending on its condition, it might be placed with a family or sold to fund additional services.
From her experiences as a volunteer, Smith described just how important having a working and reliable car is for every family the nonpro t helps. She and Georgopulos hoped people would continue to support Hands of the Carpenter as it opens the third garage later this year.
“ ey’re making a di erence in people’s lives,” Smith said, “… and they do it with heart.”
With a fundraising chart for Hands of the Carpenter in the background, Hazel Miller & the Collective perform at a June 28 benefit concert at Clement Park. The nonprofit serves single moms across the seven-county Denver metro area through its Transportation at Low-Cost program, which includes vehicle repairs and placement.
PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
In March 2024, Solangel Ramos Blanco and her family receive a new car at the Golden-based Hands of the Carpenter garage. The nonprofit, which helps single moms with their transportation needs, placed the family with a donated 2012 Toyota Highlander that was evaluated and prepared by the nonprofit’s mechanics.
Evergreen Festival returns for a celebration of jazz
When most people think of live jazz, many probably imagine dimly lit, smoke- lled clubs. However, the music sounds just as great at a higher elevation. at’s the idea behind the Evergreen Jazz Festival, which is returning for its 21st year on Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28.
“What makes the festival unique is we focus on classic and early forms of jazz,” said Ed Danielson, the event’s music director. “ ere are still plenty of people out there playing and appreciating this kind of music.”
When Danielson said the festival features on classic jazz, he means the types of jazz that really helped to create the genre — big band, Dixieland, and Gypsy and western swing. Some of the legendary artists who pioneered this music include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Jelly Roll Morton, just to name a few e three-day festival features musicians performing at a variety of lovely venues in Evergreen: the Evergreen Elks Lodge, Evergreen Lake House, Evergreen Christian Church and Center Stage. Each space provides a unique live experience and they all have the bene t of being surrounded by Evergreen’s natural beauty.
Some of the bands that are performing at this year’s festival include:
After Midnight (Denver): A group that’s been around more than 30 years
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derful live music and support a good cause.
and specializes in the sounds of the legends of the swing era, like Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Woody Herman.
Jeremy Mohney & His Band (Boulder): Making their festival debut, this group has quickly made a name for itself thanks to its energetic and fun take on classic jazz from the 1920s and 40s.
e Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra (Denver): A band for the dancers, this swing group is made up of top-notch musicians performing some of the swing era’s greatest hits. ey’re guaranteed to get you out on the dance oor.
Appealing to younger audiences is a key goal for Danielson, and bringing in younger performers and groups that play music attendees can dance to is a key part of that e ort.
“ ere’s been a renewed interest in recent years in swing dancing, so we want to make sure the performances are danceable,” he said. “We o er dance lessons as part of the festival as well.”
ere will be food trucks at this year’s event and all funds raised go right back to putting on the festival for another year. Since the event’s mission includes a commitment to jazz education, attending is a great way to listen to won-
“ e festival is just a real pleasant way to spend the weekend,” Danielson said. “ e music is great and the people are friendly. It’s a real joy to be part of.”
For more information and schedule, visit www.evergreenjazz.org/.
A day of racing fun at the Littleton Twilight Criterium
Anyone who thinks cycling is just a leisurely activity or a more environmentally-friendly way to get from one place to another have never watched a race like the Audi Denver Littleton Twilight Criterium.
is year’s race will be from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Downtown Littleton and promises a whole day of fun. e race portion of the day features men’s and women’s races and is part of the national criterium series formed in collaboration with USA Cycling and America’s best criterium races.
For the non-racers, the Criterium will also feature live music, a beer garden, a cruiser ride for the family and much more. Get all the details at https://www. littletoncrit.com/.
DIA takes live music to the skies
ere are a lot of interesting live music venues in the metro area, but the Denver International Airport’s Concerts on the Fly series has to be high up on the list.
e second annual outdoor concert series will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday from July 28 through Sept. 1 at the airport’s 82,000-squarefoot open-air plaza, located between the South Security TSA Checkpoint on the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal and e Westin Denver International Airport Hotel and Transit Center. Performers will include Ambrosia, e Motet, Dotsero and more, and food and drinks will be available for purchase on site. e concerts are free, but there are a limited number of tickets available, and guests must register in advance. Visit FlyDenver.com/concerts for more information.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Oneness Tour at Red Rocks
e Oneness Tour, which features guitar legend Carlos Santana and 90’s rock stalwarts Counting Crows might seem like an odd pairing, but since both have consistently delivered high-quality rock music for decades, I think it makes perfect sense. e tour will be stopping by Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, for two nights: 7 p.m. on Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30. For a night of musical greatness, get tickets at www. axs.com.
Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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Thu 7/25
Eric Golden @ 5pm
ViewHouse Centennial, 7101 S Clinton St, Centennial
Teague Starbuck @ 5pm
The Pint Room, 2620 W Belleview Ave, Littleton
Rotating Tap Comedy @ Coal Mine Ave Brewing @ 6pm
Coal Mine Ave Brewing Company, 9719 W Coal Mine Ave unit a, Littleton
Fri 7/26
Chris Janson @ 6pm
Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock Soup!
@ 8pm
Thank Sool, 2222 S Havana St E, Aurora
Sat 7/27
TRYathlon 2024
@ 5:30am / $25
Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Tree Park‐way, Lone Tree. SarahN@ssprd.org
Lauren Frihauf
@ 3:30pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 5111 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village
Banda los recoditos @ 8pm Stampede, 2430 S Havana St, Aurora
Makua Rothman @ 3:15pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Village
Sun 7/28
Last Train To Juarez: Wheelz, West Hampden Avenue, Englewood, CO, USA @ 2pm Wheelz, 2490 W Hampden Ave, Engle‐wood
Lauren Frihauf @ 5pm
Mon 7/29
Denver Broncos Training Camp @ 9am
Broncos Park Powered by Com‐monSpirit, Englewood
MYD: Summer Rec Kidz @ College View: Passport to Cultures @ 2pm
Jul 29th - Aug 2nd
Denver Parks and Recreation (CGV), 2525 S. Decatur St., Denver. 720-913-0654
Lydia Can't Breathe: Wild Goose Saloon @ 5pm
Wild Goose Saloon, Parker
Fleming Mansion Open House Tour (for future customers) @ 8pm
Fleming Mansion, 1510 S. Grant St., Den‐ver. 720-913-0654
Thu 8/01
Denver Broncos Training Camp @ 9am
Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, Englewood
Bush @ 5pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350
Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Vil‐lage
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 5111 DTC Pkwy, Greenwood Village
Sapphira Cristál @ 7pm
Gothic Theatre, 3263 S Broadway, Engle‐wood
Volleyball: Youth - Ages 14 to 18 Beginner- Fall 2024 @ 9pm
Jul 29th - Oct 5th
Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr, Parker
Volleyball: Youth - Ages 14 to 18 Upper- Fall 2024 @ 9pm
Jul 29th - Oct 5th
Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E Plaza Dr, Parker
Tue 7/30
Bunny Blake Music: Uncorked Wine Bar @ 4pm
Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar, 8171 S Chester St Ste A, Centennial
Wed 7/31
Neil Young/Crazy Horse @ 6:30pm
Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, 6350
Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood Vil‐lage
After Midnight Jazz Band: Curtain Call at the Mansion @ 5:30pm
Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr, Highlands Ranch
Neil Z @ Earls Kitchen @ 6pm Earls Kitchen + Bar, 8335 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree
CW & Twenty Hands High @ 6:30pm
Tailgate Tavern & Grill, 19552 Mainstreet, Parker
Hash Cabbage @ 8pm
Moe's Original BBQ, 3295 S Broadway, Englewood
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Annual criterium races toward Littleton
City gears up for bicycle race event
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Downtown Littleton is at.
For most shopping areas, this wouldn’t be much of a selling point. But in Littleton, its topography creates the perfect conditions for a massive annual event, one that most Colorado cities can’t claim.
From around the country — and sometimes around the world — cyclists travel to Littleton each summer for the Littleton Twilight Criterium. e day-long bicycle racing event starts with beginner competitions and culminates in professional races, where cyclists have been known to ride over 40 mph in their nishing sprints.
“People are just giving it everything they got,” said Chip Brunk, the race director. is year, the criterium will take place from 2:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 3. e course — which includes portions of West Main Street, South Sycamore Street, West Berry Avenue, West Powers Avenue and South Curtice Street — will host 10 races over the course of the day and one “cruiser ride” open to the public.
“We want to provide a free, fun day for Littleton residents to have a great family experience,” said city spokesperson Kelli Narde. “We also want to
provide some economic bene t for our businesses.”
In addition to the race, the event includes beer stations, food trucks, live music and a “kid’s zone” complete with face painting and an inatable bounce house, Narde said. e last two races of the day are professional races and are part of an eight-race national series called the American Criterium Cup (ACC). e series is partnered with USA Cycling “to serve as the premier professional road race calendar in the United States,” according to its website.
For the rst time, the series includes a junior event this year. e
ACC Junior Criterium Cup will include competitions for athletes ages 15 to 16 and 17 to 18 years old, according to its website.
At Littleton’s event, where Audi Denver is a main sponsor, junior athletes will compete in the rst race of the day at 2:15 p.m. Athletes as young as 10 years old are allowed to race in this event, but those younger than 15 will not be included in the national series.
Over 500 cyclists usually compete at the criterium, Brunk said, with top racers winning prizes. For the professional races, about $15,000 will be awarded in cash prizes.
For the winners of the entire American Criterium Cup, which ends in September, $100,000 is on the line.
For Brunk, who has raced in the event as an amateur, the day is full of excitement.
“It’s at, it’s really fast, and great crowds, a great energy,” he said. “ ere’s an energy that you get when you line up for that race at the beginning that’s just palpable — and so much more than any other race.”
Even from people who aren’t familiar with cycling, Brunk said he always hears that the event is “exciting.”
e cyclists clump up, just feet away from each other, speeding past viewers and drafting o of each others’ wind, he said.
Every year, famous cyclists compete in the race, including former national and world champions who now compete for fun.
“Seeing all this talent line up and give it 100% for our race, that’s my favorite part,” Brunk said.
Last year, Narde said, about 14,000 people attended the event. She and Brunk said they hope people come this year to enjoy the excitement of the races, cycling on the course and the overall energy of the day.
“We have the beer gardens and the band going and just, there’s an energy there that you’re not going to experience (at) too many events,” Brunk said. “It’s just really a very exciting, fun event for everybody, family and kids, and it just builds throughout the day.”
Cyclists speed down the street during the Littleton Twilight Criterium in 2023.
COURTESY CITY OF LITTLETON
SKI PASS
“I have the Ikon Pass and prefer it because of the mountains in Colorado as I nd them to be less touristy. I also enjoy being able to go to certain mountains on Ikon when I go home back east.”
— Isabelle Risse, Denver - Sloan’s Lake
Epic
“When deciding between Ikon and Epic it’s been tough in the past. However lately Epic has been our pass of choice although we have both. ere are more Epic options on the pass and mountains like Keystone have been a bit less crowded with great conditions.
Epic was also gracious enough to let us take advantage of early season pricing when we thought our passes were on auto-renew and they were not. Ikon would not allow us to get the same price. We had to pay midseason pricing.”
— Justin Scott, Georgetown
“When I rst moved to Denver, we went with Epic because those were the resorts that had more recognizable names. After two years we switched to Ikon. is year we’ll be going back to Epic. If you’re coming from Denver, Epic has more resorts within driving distance, but it also draws out bigger tourism crowds. In my opinion, I think it’s because those names like Vail, Breckenridge, and Crested Butte are more recognizable. I felt more limited with Ikon but crowds are better and the resorts were well worth only having two or three nearby for day trips.
Some years I feel like the higher price tag with Ikon is worth it, and some years I want to hit the Epic resorts for the better scenery and deal with the crowds. If I had to pick just one, I’d probably grumble for a whole week and then decide on
learner and family crowds causing astronomical lift lines on the front sides. I am looking forward to seeing those legendary back bowls at Vail again.”
— Chaz DeSio, Aurora
“Honestly, whatever is cheaper, which is Epic. I got Winter Park this year only because I can take the train and it’s cheaper than Ikon. I love to ski but I don’t need access to that many mountains.”
— Dana Itah, Denver - Sloan’s Lake
Both
“I have both Ikon and Epic Pass as it gives me the exibility to go to any mountain I want and not be restricted on where and when I can go.”
— Aileen Mendez, Denver - LoHi
“I have both. I think Ikon is better for day trips and then I have Epic for trips to Vail.”
— Ryan Larkin, Denver - Highlands
Neither
“Haven’t bought a pass before, but considering one for next season. Most likely Epic, but it’s dependent on which route friends are going.”
— Matt Fitzpatrick, Denver - LoHi
Aurora’s Paul Toth poses with him dog, Snoop, pose for a photo on a recent hike. Toth said he is torn but if he had to choose, he’d go with the Epic Pass.
Water conservation for Smart Irrigation Month
is column is written by Quinn Voeglie and Lauren Stigers, water conservation interns with Centennial Water and Sanitation District, which serves Highlands Ranch and Solstice. Quinn is a graduate student at the University of Denver, pursuing a degree in environmental management and policy with a focus in energy and sustainability. Lauren is a senior at Metropolitan State University of Denver majoring in environmental engineering major.
Centennial Water and Sanitation District is excited to celebrate Smart Irrigation Month and we want you to join us. After high precipitation levels in both winter and spring, our reservoirs remain full. We are dedi-
GUEST COLUMN
Fast forward to early May. As the nal days of this year’s session approached, the legislature introduced a last-minute tax plan that, while certainly a step above Proposition HH, fails to provide the permanent and deep tax break that we need. In fact, we will pay more under this plan, which has many loopholes and is temporary, not permanent. Colorado deserves better. Advance
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Quinn Voeglie and Lauren Stigers
cated to delivering high-quality water to our customers in the most e cient way possible, and despite having full reservoirs, water conservation will always be a top priority to ensure our long-term sustainability.
Colorado is a semi-arid desert with a changing climate and water is, of course, an essential resource. Half of the water supply for Highlands Ranch and Solstice is used for outdoor irrigation, which is why smart irrigation is an important component of water conservation. By reducing outdoor water use and e -
Colorado has proposed the Citizens’ Tax Cut, which, in my view, delivers property tax relief in Douglas County and around the state. It is simple, responsible and permanent, without the convoluted and complex gimmicks that have been hidden in so many of the alleged “relief” plans.
e Citizens’ Tax Cut is a package with two elements. e rst cuts taxes back to 2022 levels. is reset is critically important, particularly for senior citizens and those on xed incomes. e second measure caps future increases at 4%, so we will not have the unexpected, huge tax
ciency, we can ensure the long-term availability and sustainability of our water supply. ere are many ways to make an easy daily impact on water sustainability.
• Inspect your irrigation system
Check your system for leaks, uneven pressure and overspray. Free irrigation audits are available from our partners at Resource Central. Schedule an appointment by calling 303-999-3824.
• ColoradoScape your yard
Convert your yard into a stunning natural low-water landscape.
• Mow e ciently
Mow when your grass is dry and at a taller height. Taller grass retains moisture better and promotes deep-
increases we are dealing with today. It’s like TABOR for property taxes.
One concern I had, as a former school board member, is that providing property tax relief would hurt funding for schools in Douglas County and across the state. If there is a bipartisan consensus in Colorado, it’s that we want our schools properly funded.
e good news is that the Citizens’ Tax Cut protects funding for schools, law enforcement, re departments and other important local priorities. It does so by directing the state to take a small portion of its $40 billion
nd that instead of ghting for her constituents, she has grandstanded, while promoting election denial. Even after over 60 challenges indicated there was no election fraud. Last year both primary papers in Durango, and Pueblo, criticized her for voting against the Pact Act, which expands bene ts for millions of veterans.
er root systems, which helps boost drought resistance.
• Upgrade your irrigation to a smart controller
Smart controllers adjust irrigation schedules based on temperature, precipitation and weather factors. Smart controllers reduce water use and save you money.
• Cycle and soak
Water your lawn in multiple, short cycles. is e cient watering strategy maximizes the amount of water that soaks into the soil. is limits water running o your lawn onto the sidewalk and street, saving you money.
budget and back ll local revenues. I believe that investing in local services such as schools, public safety and re protection is a much better and more tangible use of these dollars than bureaucratic state programs.
e Citizens’ Tax Cut is the solution Colorado taxpayers have been seeking from state leaders. It is balanced and fair by cutting and capping local taxes while protecting our vital local services. My prediction is that it will win a big victory in November.
Steve Peck is the chair of the Douglas County Republicans.
Lauren Boebert is betting that the great citizens of District 4 will lower their personal standards, and will vote for her based on party. I believe that the citizens of CO4 will vote for their personal convictions.
Dave Martin
Castle Rock
WATER
• Don’t set it and forget it e water needs of your lawn change with the weather. Adjusting your watering run-times weekly will save water and money while keeping your lawn happy.
Another component that contributes to water conservation and aids in smart irrigation is the quality of your soil, which is essential for a robust and sustainable lawn. e key to any plant’s drought tolerance is a strong root system, which requires healthy soil. Poor soil compaction, nutritional levels and pH levels can prevent a healthy lawn, no matter how much you water or fertilize. When soil is too compact, water
will not absorb into the ground and will run o your lawn. Your lawn cannot get the water it needs even when overwatered. Soil can only hold so many nutrients and when overfertilized, unnecessary nutrients, will wash o your lawn and into the water system. is fertilizer is wasted, and nutrients contained in the fertilizer, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, can be harmful to our water supply. ey may increase the risk of algae blooms and reduce the water quality in our reservoirs and urban waterways.
Centennial Water o ers customers a soil test rebate of up to $25. A soil test can reveal available nutrients, pH levels and the soil compaction of your landscape, providing you guidance for proper fertilizer and soil amendments. Soil tests optimize lawn treatments and save you un-
necessary expenses and help keep harmful nutrients out of our water supply.
e next piece of the puzzle that aids in smart irrigation is an e cient irrigation system. A little-known fact is overhead sprinkler systems, commonly used to water lawns, are typically only 50%-70% e cient. E ciency decreases signi cantly when your sprinklers aren’t adjusted properly. Make sure your sprinkler heads are adjusted and covering your lawn to save water and ensure your money isn’t being spent watering the sidewalk and streets. You can upgrade your system to be more ecient with a smart controller or highe ciency nozzles. ere is no better time than Smart Irrigation Month to upgrade your sprinkler system, increase your water savings and take advantage of our rebate programs.
Details can be found on our website under our rebates and incentives page at centennialwater.org/rebates. We need everyone throughout our community to work together to make an impact conserving water. We know Highlands Ranch is a community that gets things done. Educate yourself and look out for your friends and your neighbors. If each of us makes that little e ort to conserve water, we can ensure everyone’s short-term needs are met without compromising long-term water availability for future generations. As Coloradans, we are proud to call this beautiful state our home. e simple act of watering your lawn responsibly, inspecting your irrigation system and applying for one of our incentive programs or rebates helps to keep our home a colorful Colorado for years to come.
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