Jack’s to open in Lone Tree at former Mimi’s Cafe spot
BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A vacant lot in Lone Tree sits where the old Mimi’s Cafe once operated. at will soon change as Jack’s, known for its restaurant on Denver’s South Pearl Street, steps in with plans to create an events space and a “comfortable and sophisticated” dining spot.
Jack’s is “not a straight-up, standard steakhouse,” said Darryl Shoemake, the restaurant’s president. “We’re just a little bit di erent in how we compose our dishes.” e eatery said its new home in Lone Tree will become its agship location. Billed as a “modern American steak and seafood restaurant” with a southern twist, Jack’s is expected to settle into what’s known as Lone Tree’s entertainment district, south of Park Meadows mall.
Jack’s steak restaurant opened in March 2022, but a di erent concept, Jack’s Uptown in Denver, operated for a handful of years and closed around the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Shoemake said. at eatery was more of a “boutique, small restaurant,” he added.
Now, the team is bringing a steak
spot to Lone Tree, with Shoemake feeling “there was a need in here.”
Other “steakhouses have everything à la carte, and we do more composed steak dishes,” also o ering dry-aged sh, Shoemake said. Jack’s also o erssashimi, a Japanese dish, Shoemake added.
He expects construction to start in August, possibly opening doors by May 2025.
e location’s rst oor is expected to be dedicated to private events, like wedding or engagement parties, for people who rent the space out, while the second oor will house the restaurant, he added.
He envisions serving lunch and dinner daily, and, additionally, brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
e Jack’s location also ts into Lone Tree’s goal of revamping its“entertainment district” area, a large stretch of land that the city says has faced challenges associated with aging development.
e former Mimi’s restaurant location was demolished last year, Colorado Community Media reported.
e spot where Jack’s would open is at 9155 Park Meadows Drive, at Yosemite Street just south of highway C-470.
Lawsuit filed by former Douglas County undersheri settled for $1.75 million
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Former Douglas County undersheri Holly Kluth has settled a lawsuit against former Sheri Tony Spurlock and the county for $1.75 million. In the suit, Kluth had alleged “political retaliation” after facing a demotion in 2020 before being red in 2021.
e con ict arose during the 2020 election, as the Douglas County News Press has reported. Kluth, a three-decade employee of the sheri ’s o ce, alleged in the suit that Spurlock suppressed her First Amendment rights.
During the 2020 election, Spurlock, a Republican, had endorsed Democrat Lisa Neal-Graves for the county commissioner election. Kluth, also a Republican, was asked to participate
in a plan by the county GOP to gather statements of support from sheri ’s o ce command sta members for Republican candidates.
Kluth said she initially participated by posting an endorsement to Facebook and submitting it to the county GOP, but then revoked her statement and deleted the post.
An internal investigation was conducted in late 2020, resulting in Kluth being demoted from undersheri to captain.
In early February of 2021, Kluth announced that she would be running for sheri .
In May of that year, Kluth was red. In her federal complaint, Kluth alleges she was red out of “political retaliation,” violating her constitutional rights and Colorado law.
People eat at a Jack’s location. The restaurant plans to open a new, flagship spot in Lone Tree. COURTESY OF JACK’S ON PEARL / ANDI HAUSER
Seniors Over 70 Should Consider Downsizing Into a Rental, Not a Smaller Home
Regular readers know that I’ve written about this topic before, but it bears repeating. Just last week a reader called me about listing their home and helping them to buy a smaller, easier to maintain home.
Most agents would welcome this opportunity to have two paydays from a single client, but I’m different, because Rita and I were in a similar situation two years ago and chose another path, and we’re glad we did.
your “golden years” and travel, there’s the added stress of securing your home and handling yard maintenance and snow removal in your absence, so your home doesn’t look like you are on vacation.
We sold our 4,000-squarefoot home and moved into a 1,200-square-foot apartment. A recent study showed that this is a trend among us Baby Boomers.
Homeownership has a lot of costs, responsibility and tasks. The costs include rising property taxes which you will want to appeal every two years, plus rising insurance costs which can’t be appealed. For many, HOA dues and special assessments are an added burden.
Also, just as you might want to enjoy
Condo ownership at least offers a lock-and-leave situation, but still entails those other expenses. Rental relieves you of all the above.
I still recommend home ownership for non-seniors, because it is a proven strategy for wealth accumulation. Indeed it is the appreciation from our owned real estate which set Rita and me up for retirement far more than our earned income.
As one of my fellow Realtors is fond of saying, “If you have too little real estate or not enough, I’m here to help you!”
Fortunately, most seniors over 70 probably own their home free and clear, which means that selling their home can produce a lot of cash to invest in annui-
Kudos to Wendy Renee, Loan Officer Extraordinaire
Last week, I had a double closing that was only made possible by the diligent work of our in-house lender, Wendy Renee of Fairway Independent Mortgage. I can’t go to press this week without describing her work to you!
As happens now and then, I “doubleended” a listing, selling it to an out-ofstate buyer who was unrepresented. This was an investor who has purchased 18 homes and had her own lender, but that lender couldn’t perform and two subsequent lenders failed her, until the last one said we’d have to move the closing to August 15th instead of July 31st. The problem was that my seller was under contract to buy her replace-
ment home on July 31st, and the seller of that home couldn’t postpone the closing because of the contract they had on their replacement home.
So I introduced the out-of-state buyer by phone to Wendy, who said she could meet the deadline — and she did!
Making that possible was the fact that Fairway has every lending function inhouse. She issued disclosures on day 1, got underwriting approval on day 2, sent the Initial Closing Disclosure on day 3, and got the appraisal transferred and a Clear-to-Close on day 7. The loan proceeds were wired on day 7 so we had them for closing at 8 a.m. on day 8.
Thanks, Wendy. You’re amazing!
List With Me & Get Totally Free Local Moving
It has long been my practice — and that of some of my broker associates — that if you hire me to list your current home and to purchase your replacement home, I will not only reduce my commission for selling your current home but provide totally free local moving using our company moving truck (similar to a large U-Haul) and our own moving personnel. We also provide free moving boxes and packing paper/bubble wrap.
using traditional moving companies, you know that our totally free moving can save you thousands of dollars, even for a move within the metro area.
ties or CDs which could well provide enough monthly income to compensate for paying rent. A quick calculation can tell you whether your money will in fact outlive you, when that invested income is added to your Social Security and other income. That was the calculation that Rita and I made.
The question then arises, where can I rent an apartment that suits my needs? Should I go into a 55+ “independent living” complex or a regular rental?
A 55+ community may suit you, especially if you’re a widow or widower or otherwise single, because it can provide much-wanted companionship with its many activities. Some such communities offer “continuous care,” meaning that if you suffer a health setback, you can switch to assisted living, nursing home care and or even memory care without having to move to another com-
munity. I recommend Jenn Gomer from CarePatrol, 720-675-8308, who will interview you about your needs and wants and help you find the right 55+ community for you. She found the complex that Rita and I selected, although we have since moved to a regular rental closer to my office. You pay nothing for her services. She is compensated by the community which you end up choosing,
Are Real Estate Agents Overpaid?
Here’s some data cited by Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman at a conference last week:
Seventy-seven percent of agents haven’t made a sale this year, slightly worse than the 70 percent average seen in previous years. Of the agents who do make a sale, more than half earn less than $50,000 a year, and nearly a fourth make $100,000. More than a third of agents have to work a second job just to be able to stay in real estate. (from Inman News)
Trusts Are Another Tool for Leaving Home to Heirs
On July 25th, I wrote about title issues, especially when it relates to leaving a home to your heirs. With input from attorney Dan McKenzie, I wrote about the use of beneficiary deeds and life estates.
A reader asked, “what about trusts?” So I asked Dan to address that topic, and he sent me the following:
Trusts offer several advantages over beneficiary deeds and life estates. Like those two options, a properly funded trust avoids probate. Unlike those two options, however, it also allows your chosen trustee to step in and manage the property during an incapacity event, which is a more significant risk than death at any point in your life. Also, trusts allow you to control things over a few steps and can include instructions on handling things during the various phases of occupancy.
For example, if I want to leave a house to my two kids at my death, I could do that with a beneficiary deed, and that would avoid probate. However, the two kids would become equal co-owners, with no obligation to
each other or any way to resolve disputes about the property. If the property is passed to them through a trust, you can specify as many details as you want in the trust agreement about who is in charge: how costs will be split, decisions will be made, disputes will be resolved, etc.
Similarly, a trust can allow someone to live in the house for some time but ultimately direct where that house goes after a particular event. This is very common when one spouse brings a house into a second marriage. The spouse who does not have an ownership interest often wants assurance that they can stay in the house if they survive the house's owner. But the house's owner wants assurance that, ultimately, this significant asset will pass to their kids, not their step-kids.
A trust can include all the instructions about handling that, such as who is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, insurance, and taxes during the surviving spouse's occupancy. A life estate doesn't give you a way to provide so much instruction.
Just pack and unpack. We will even pick up your flattened boxes and packing materials after you unpack!
If you have ever priced moving costs
I bought our first moving truck in 2004. We replaced it with a newer truck (above) in 2016. I calculate that we’ve saved clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in moving costs over the years.
Throwing away the stigma over hoarding
Understanding
the di erent
levels of hoarding disorder can help those who su er
BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For those who struggle with hoarding disorder, there tends to be a sense of shame and embarrassment. at’s partly because society and mainstream media have stigmatized the complex mental condition.
Dr. Trisha Hudson Matthews, chair of the Department of Human Services and Counseling at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said people shouldn’t have to feel ashamed if they have the disorder. She said they shouldn’t internalize what others say about them. She says hoarding is a community health issue.
“ e rst thing that tends to pop up for most people is when we see hoarding, on any level, is that, ‘ ey’re just lazy,’” said Matthews. “Once you start applying that to people and saying that, ‘You’re lazy,’ then they start to self-blame.”
Multiple studies indicate that hoarding disorder is on the rise in the United States. It is estimated that 2%-6% of the population suffers from the disorder, according to the International OCD Foundation, and symptoms often appear about three times more in adults aged 55 and older.
As a society, the terms “hoarding” and “OCD” are used freely and many don’t fully understand the impact behind them, said Matthews.
What is hoarding disorder?
Although similar, hoarding disorder is di erent from collecting. Collectors gravitate towards collecting possessions in an intentional and organized manner.
Hoarding disorder however is a mental health disorder in which people have di culty discarding or parting with possessions that are no longer useful to them or have value, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
“It’s the inability to give up anything because everything carries signi cant meaning,” said Matthews. e disorder also has similarities
to obsessive compulsive disorder — which is a diagnosis that’s been around longer. Severe hoarding disorder was only added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 2013.
Hoarding disorder can cause a home to become cluttered. In more extreme cases, it often interferes with daily tasks and can increase safety hazards. Having worked with clients with the disorder, Matthews says there is a wide spectrum.
She says the disorder can result in severe e ects on mental and physical health, social life, nances and, when left untreated for a long time, it can lead to legal issues such as a
house being condemned.
While the causes of hoarding disorder are unknown, about 75% of people with hoarding disorder have co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and OCD, according to the International OCD Foundation.
It often stems from trauma, said Matthews. It can come from childhood trauma or commonly after losing someone signi cant in their life.
“It really depends on how we cope with the external things that happen in life,” said Matthews. “Typically when you’re hoarding, for whatever reason, they cannot release it and
they won’t come for help because of the shame and embarrassment.”
The impact from society and media
When seeing someone with hoarding disorder, many may think they’re lazy, dirty and ask why they can’t just clean up their house.
But people with the disorder are often su ering, said Matthews. ey are people who have lost connection with their family. Neighbors won’t talk to them. ere’s physical health issues.
“We desensitize ourselves by putting it on TV for entertainment ver-
A room filled with clothes, shoes, books and other items. Hoarding items in a home can be seen on a spectrum with di erent levels of clutter.
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This summer, take simple steps for be er air
It’s another hot, sunny, bluesky day in Denver. The air is still and looks clear! Despite the beautiful day, you may feel irritation in your throat or a tightness in your chest while out walking the dog, at the park, riding your bike, or on an afternoon run. Your asthma may also be acting up.
This is likely the impact of ground-level ozone: the Front Range’s most pressing air quality problem each summer. We can’t see or smell it, but this pollutant accumulates the most on hot and sunny blue-sky days, reaching its highest levels in the afternoons and evenings.
While ozone serves an important purpose high up in the atmosphere — protecting us from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation — at ground level, high concentrations of ozone are unhealthy. Ozone makes it difficult to breathe, increases our susceptibility to respiratory infections, and exacerbates respiratory ailments such as asthma.
High ozone levels affect all of us. Even if you are healthy, ozone can impact the cells in your lungs during and after exposure, like
sunburn, and repeated exposure over time can lead to reduced lung function. The people at higher risk of exposure or more sensitive to this air pollution include the elderly, those with respiratory conditions, outdoor workers, outdoor athletes, and especially children, whose lungs are still developing.
Where does this air pollution come from? Ground-level ozone is not directly emitted from any source. It forms in the air when two chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), react in the sunshine and heat of summer days. These chemicals are called ozone precursors, and they are released into the air from emissions made by our gaspowered vehicles, gas-powered lawn equipment, and oil and gas production across the Front Range.
Both colorless and odorless, ozone is different than wildfire smoke, tiny particulate matter called PM2.5 or PM10, and the visible Denver “brown cloud” of years past. However, ozone can combine with other air quality issues, and is sometimes referred to as “smog.”
errands, or taking the bus or the light rail to get where you need to go. Don’t forget: youth ride for free on RTD! For shorter distances, leave the car at home and walk, ride a scooter, or your bike or e-bike.
Fuel up your car after 5 p.m. to avoid releasing emissions during the heat of the day. Skip idling your car: instead, roll down the windows and turn off the engine while waiting in parking lots or lines. Consider a low- or zeroemissions vehicle, like an electric vehicle (EV), when it’s time to purchase a new vehicle.
While air quality in the region has greatly improved in the past half century, ozone remains a pressing issue to our health and environment. But as our gas-powered vehicles and gas-powered lawn equipment contribute to its formation, we all have the power to reduce ground-level ozone in the Front Range each summer!
First, sign up for ozone alerts. Visit SimpleStepsBetterAir.org to sign up for emails or text “BetterAirCO” to 21000 to receive air quality alerts on your phone. When the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) forecasts a high ozone day, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) will send you a timely text or email to let you know.
On high ozone days, protect your health by avoiding outdoor exercise or heavy exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Still want to get outside? Plan ahead and spend time outside in the morning, or later in the evening, when ozone levels will be lower.
Second, reduce your emissions! Take some Simple Steps for Better Air: Skip two car trips per week by carpooling, combining
Mow the lawn after 5 p.m. if you still use gas-powered equipment. Even better, upgrade your old gas lawn mower, trimmer, or leaf blower to a new electric one with a 30% state discount at participating retailers this year!
And if your job can be done remotely, work from home at least one day a week and eliminate your commute altogether.
Taking these timely, simple steps in the summer improves our Front Range air quality, our health, and our ability to enjoy the outdoors! Visit SimpleStepsBetterAir.org for more information about how to reduce your ozone impact this summer and help your community breathe easier.
HOARDING
sus actually helping them,” said Matthews. “ ey start shutting down from the outside world because people start judging them. It becomes hard to step out of those stigmas that would actually help reverse the issue.”
Reality shows that focus on hoarding may perpetuate a stigma that the disorder disappears simply by cleaning up a house when in fact, the situation is far more complex.
Matt and Krista Gregg, owners of Bio-One of Colorado, a hoarding cleaning service in the south metro, agree that TV shows may not accurately portray hoarding disorder.
“When you see it on TV, it’s the most extreme scenarios,” said Krista. “ at’s the only real exposure people have had and there’s a lot of shame that’s portrayed. ere’s a lot
of sadness that’s portrayed.”
By talking about the di erent levels of hoarding, the Greggs hope to eliminate the shame associated with the disorder.
“ ere are xes that can be done,” said Krista. “ ere are people out there to help.”
Ways to help
With busy work schedules and families to take care of, it’s easy for any home to become cluttered.
However, there comes a point when all the stu can have physical and mental e ects on the residents. Bio-
One of Colorado is just one of many companies that give strategies to help with decluttering and cleaning.
Detailed on the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, there are ve levels of hoarding.
A home is considered a level one when there are items not being put away for some time, like things piling up in the kitchen or laundry spread across the house, but there is
no concern for safety.
When the home starts to become overwhelming for the resident, that’s considered level two, while level three shows extreme disorganization and is considered the turning point between manageable disorganization and a more serious issue like key living areas being blocked.
A home becomes a level four when multiple rooms are cluttered to the point they are not being used for its intended purposes. Level ve is when the living space becomes unusable due to structural damage, sanitation and risk for health issues.
As hoarding disorder is a complex mental health issue, there is healing involved, Matthews said, adding it’s talking about what holding onto that item means to you and what would you be giving up if you let go. erapy is a useful tool to help distinguish between hoarding and being messy.
Whether it’s through decor trends
such as minimalism, or simple spring cleaning, there are many ways to declutter. Some cleaning methods are even trending such as the KonMari Method which includes parting with items that don’t bring you joy anymore and thanking them before discarding or donating them.
Another method is Swedish Death Cleaning, inspired by Margareta Magnusson’s book, “ e Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.” is method is used to help family members and friends not have to go through all your belongings once you pass. Magnusson writes in her book that life becomes more pleasant and comfortable when we get rid of “some of the abundance.” More: Don’t know where to start? Just need some simple cleaning up? Contact Bio-One at 720-679-8945. Other cleaners/organizers in the area include: Molly Maid, Chloe’s Cleaning Company and Organized Chaos. Home.
RTD extends free fare for youth program
Zero Fare for Youth initiative earned praise from schools and youth groups in the metro area
BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Kids ages 19 and under can continue to ride Regional Transportation District buses and trains for free after a one-year trial program that was supposed to end Aug. 31 is now a regular feature in the district. Positive reviews of the Zero Fare for Youth e ort – especially from schools and youth groups – prompted the RTD Board of Directors Tuesday to let the program contin-
ue beyond the one-year pilot, with no disruptions to youth customers.
e zero-fare initiative allows youth ages 19 and under to use all RTD services at no cost.
“Since Zero Fare for Youth began last year, my team and I have heard directly from the public that the program has proven to be a gamechanger, enabling youth to have access to schools, work and extracurricular activities without the concern of how they will pay their fares,” General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson said in a news release.
“Zero Fare for Youth is helping RTD’s youngest customers understand how their new habits are aiding air quality in their communities and supporting their freedom to explore and gain independence. RTD is also developing transit customers
for life,” Johnson said.
Extending the pilot
e one-year pilot program initially launched on Sept. 1, 2023, to provide a ordable, equitable and simple transit options for youth, the news release states.
e pilot was based on a key recommendation from the agency’s fare study and equity analysis, the news release states. Youth ages 19 and under can now continue to present a valid student or government-issued ID and use all of RTD’s services at no cost. A full list of acceptable ID options can be found on the Zero Fare for Youth webpage.
RTD received positive feedback from many schools about the program’s impact in reducing truancy, and it garnered support from school districts, youth organizations and
customers across the entire Denver metro area, according to the news release.
e Colorado legislature passed a bill in May 2024 to appropriate up to $5 million to RTD to continue a zero-fare program for youth. SB24032 Methods to Increase the Use of Transit outlines RTD’s eligibility to apply for and receive grant money to provide year-round, zero-fare transit services for youth.
RTD o cials say the Zero Fare for Youth program provides many bene ts for youth and their families, including cost and time savings. Using RTD’s buses and trains increases independence by reducing dependence on others for transportation, and it provides young people with the freedom and exibility to travel where they need to go, the news release states.
People age 19 and younger can now ride RTD buses and trains for free.
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RTD reports copper wire being stolen, and other noteworthy news bites
Multiple recent cases of stolen copper wire are impacting RTD’s rail services
e Regional Transportation District is reporting multiple cases of copper wire theft near track signals, switches and rail crossings. Five instances of copper wire were stolen along light rail alignments in the last week.
Most of the theft has taken place along the R Line, which runs between Peoria Station in Aurora and Lincoln Station in Lone Tree. Each incident has resulted in signi cant impacts to light rail service. RTD is also investigating multiple cases along the A and G commuter rail lines.
RTD is asking customers and the public to report any suspicious behavior that they may observe on or near the system’s tracks.
For more information, visit rtddenver.com/news-stop or call 303.299.6000.
Arc Thrift Stores’ Children’s Clothing Sale
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Arc rift Stores’ annual one-dayonly Children’s Clothing Sale takes place on Aug. 9 during regular store hours, which are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All children’s clothes will be priced at 99 cents. Shoes are not a part of this sale.
e sale takes place at all 35 stores across the state. To learn more, visit arcthrift.com.
Increased protections for human remains: Coroner qualifications go into
e ect
Two laws pertaining to coroner quali cations to ensure high standards of Colorado’s death investigators go into e ect.
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HB24-1254 continues the regulation of nontransplant tissue banks, updates standards of practice, and prohibits compensating a funeral establishment for human remains.
HB24-1100 requires a county coroner in a county with a population over 150,000 to either be a death investigator certi ed by and in good standing with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, or be a forensic pathologist certi ed by the American Board of Pathology.
water swim takes place on Aug. 17 at Chat eld Reservoir in Littleton. Hundreds will be diving to make waves to ght cancer for the swim’s local beneciary, Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Many of the swimmers are cancer survivors or are swimming for a loved one impacted by cancer. is year, two of the survivors swimming are ultra marathon swimmer Sarah omas, who is a breast cancer survivor; and 17-year-old Garret Rymer who is a survivor of spinal cord cancer.
To date, the Denver swim has raised $1 million and supports three research projects at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
To register for the swim, visit swimacrossamerica.org/denver.
Plane Pull fundraiser at Denver International Airport
DIA is hosting the annual Smile Generation Special Olympics Plane Pull on Aug. 24.
Teams from across Colorado will compete for the fastest time to pull a 167,000 pound United plane 12 feet across a tarmac. e event will include exhibits, vendors, food and entertainment.
Proceeds will help the Special Olympics of Colorado to provide yearround training, health screenings and leadership programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities around Colorado.
Check-in is at 9 a.m. and the event begins at 10 a.m. To register, visit https://specialolympicsco.org/planepull/.
AdventHealth’s community health improvement public meeting
AdventHealth Parker is asking for your feedback on the Hospital Transformation Program. e public meeting takes place from 3-5 p.m. on Aug. 13 at 2350 Meadows Blvd. in Castle Rock. To reserve a spot, visit tinyurl.com/ HospitalTransformationProgram.
Air N Space-A-Palooza
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Development Center is partnering with local industry partners to bring STEM career opportunities within aerospace and aviation together. e Air N Space-A-Palooza event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Wings Over the Rockies, 13005 Wings Way in unincorporated Arapahoe County. e event invites attendees to learn about opportunities for employment within STEM industries from 25 businesses. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore various career pathways and training opportunities through interactive exhibits, captivating speakers and the opportunity to y the skies above Denver on a ight simulator. Secure free tickets to the event at: https://www.adworks.org/event/airn-space-a-palooza/
The Regional Transportation District is experiencing thefts of copper wire, especially along the R Line that runs from Aurora to Lone Tree. SHUTTERSTOCK
New motorcycle law allows for riding between lanes
but only if tra c has stopped. Riders must make sure lanes are wide enough to allow them to pass safely, and they are limited to 15 mph when overtaking stopped cars.
BY JUSTIN GEORGE THE COLORADO SUN
A Colorado law that went into effect Aug. 7 will allow motorcycles to ride between lanes past cars —
Motorcycles cannot pass using the right shoulder, and they cannot move in the opposite direction of tra c in the lanes.
e new rule aims to reduce congestion by allowing riders to move
up at stop lights and during tra c jams, while decreasing the chance for motorcycles to get rear-ended. California and Utah are among states that allow motorcycles to ride between lanes under some circumstances. e American Motorcyclist Association endorses the practice, saying it gives motorcyclists an “escape route” from being rear-ended. An Oregon transportation study
found it also prevents air-cooled engines from overheating by keeping motorbikes in motion.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state. e Colorado Sun partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-size fact-checks of trending claims.
Dan Townsend has been riding motorcycles for roughly three decades. A new Colorado law will allow motorcyclists to ride between lanes past cars when tra c is stopped.
Car enthusiasts talk about illegal street racing after Bandimere’s closure
BY VICTORIA CALTON
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
It’s Saturday night on southbound Interstate 25 near Castle Rock. Cars rip through the lanes as drivers build adrenaline for a midnight car meet. A light blue Audi cuts diagonally from the right lane into the far left one. Two white Type R Hondas tail the Audi so close that all three of their taillights merge into a single stream. At about 9 p.m., the cars pull into abandoned parking lots and ll them with the sounds of grumbling engines and spooling turbochargers. ere, car enthusiasts socialize about what is hidden under the hood and who they want to roll race in Mexico. Police roll through the lot, ashing their red and blue lights to signal the high risks of speeding in the streets. ese night scene car enthusiasts, for the most part, shrug it o and make their way back onto the streets, pushing their modi ed cars to the limit. Money, pride and winning fuel their passion to race.
Colorado State Trooper Cody Crowder said the streets are the wrong place for these gatherings.
“Speed is still among the top contributing factors to fatal crashes within our state,” Crowder said. “We have also noticed a rise in rearmsrelated charges associated with the street racers, including multiple shootings occurring during these races and roadway closures.”
After police o cers arrive, these enthusiasts quickly roll out to a new
meet-up location, launching their vehicles from the on ramp back onto I-25. Some chase after each other through pockets in tra c. Others block the lanes by ashing their hazards. Once the highway ahead appears clear, the street racers send a signal ashing their hazards or honking their horns three times. Within seconds, they’re o — foot to the oor, feeling the force of being slammed into their seat.
e night car scene in the Front Range is growing in popularity as the number of drag strips within the metro area drops to zero. Many people who love the rush of speeding down a quarter-mile straight lane used to take their cars to Bandimere Speedway in Morrison.
But following Bandimere Speedway’s 65th anniversary in 2023, the family announced the track’s closure, creating a void for
called the track home and the police o cers who used to encourage street races to take their cars to the track.
Last October, Bandimere Speedway hosted its nal Test and Tune event. Supercars, muscle cars, European and Japanese imports, professional dragsters and even family sedans completed their last passes at Bandimere’s under Mountain.
racers who
The hand of Debbie Bandimere as she packs up old photos and stories about Bandimere Speedway in preparation for their move to a new track location in April.
PHOTO BY JANE THOMPSON / CU NEWS CORPS
RACING
Police records from the Report Illegal Colorado Street Racing website — which is run by six city and district attorney’s o ces, six county sheri ’s o ces and 26 police departments in Colorado, including the Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Information Analysis Center — show that statewide, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, there were 325 complaints from Colorado residents alleging illegal street racing.
at’s 73 less than the year before, in 2022, when 398 complaints were led about street racing. Although the overall reports of street racing in Colorado decreased, the number of reports in cities connected to the winding stretch of I-25, including Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, saw an increase.
Legacy of Thunder Mountain
In 1958, John Bandimere Sr. purchased land in Morrison, where he and his family planned to carve a drag strip out of the side of a mountain. For 65 years, the strip was lled with smiling spectators as they watched ashy muscle cars, colorful funny cars, unique imports and stockbody family sedans and SUVs line up in the eight staging lanes preparing to race their vehicles.
Car enthusiasts could not get enough of shrieking tires, burning rubber and the echo of roaring engines bouncing o the mountain rivaling the sound of thunder.
“We would go almost every weekend because it’s so cheap and super, super fun,” said Caden Ellerington, director of the CU Car Club in Boulder. “It’s fun because (I) can bring whatever car I drive to school and go racing.”
Most members of the CU Car Club are current students and alumni of the University of Colorado Boulder, but the club is open to all car enthusiasts who want a fun, safe place to enjoy car culture. Despite the name, CU Car Club, the group is not a liated with the University of Colorado.
Ellerington grew up in a car family that restored classic cars and motorcycles, went on trips o -roading their vehicles and racing their daily drivers and sports cars at Bandimere. Last summer, Ellerington started inviting members of the CU Car Club to Test and Tune Nights at the speedway to share the excitement of rac-
ing at the track before its closure. His biggest regret was not going to the track sooner and more frequently before the announcement.
“I think that the reason why street racing is so popular is because we’re all cheap,” Ellerington said. “We don’t have any money.”
ere are other drag strips in Colorado, but none are close to the metro area. Pueblo Motorsports Park and Julesburg Dragstrip are a long haul away. e money for gas to get to PMP, and another charge on racing fuel, can cost about $114, including racer entry fees, putting it out of reach for many metro-area drivers.
Nightlife: Colorado car culture
Lamborghini Huracans and Dark Horse Mustangs are rare. at’s because most street racers pick low pro le vehicles with a supercharger that is easy to tune.
“It’s not just turning your carburetor and putting the bolt-on (aftermarket performance parts) that you bought in a magazine anymore. It’s a lot of going through the computer,” said Ellerington.
John Bandimere Jr., owner of Bandimere Speedway, prepares for a meeting in April.
PHOTOS BY JANE THOMPSON / CU NEWS CORPS
Caden Ellerington stands next to his car at a Louisville car meet.
RACING
With many modern vehicles, modifying your car to increase horsepower is a plug and play process. Data mapping is done through tuning companies that have crafted speci c programs to train a car’s electronic control unit into producing the most power with or without the installation of performance parts.
“I’m so intrigued by them and just their intelligence, and their knowledge as technology has changed,” said John “Sporty” Bandimere III, a professional drag racer and executive team member at Bandimere Speedway.
For example, a blacked-out Cadillac street raced fellow enthusiasts a quarter mile at a time from Colorado Springs to a new meet location closer to the Denver area. e car was quick from a rolling start, but if needed, it could blend into tra c even quicker when passing speed traps on the highway.
“ e adrenaline for me… just trying to get that adrenaline rush again,” said Raymond J., a night scene car enthusiast who drives a 2014 Chevrolet SS. “Racing is like one of the
closest things to it.”
Younger car enthusiasts who experiment with the night scene gravitate towards German or Japanese imports because of the speed, they’re easy to work on and quick on the street. Many of the enthusiasts wished to remain anonymous, but were willing to go by their nicknames.
“Rest in peace Bandimere, we need another race track, a better one,” said D Boost.
Some street racers preferred Street Car Takeover events at Bandimere Speedway where they could do what’s called roll racing, rather than begin from a dead stop as seen in traditional drag racing. PMP and Pikes Peak International Raceway host roll racing events, but many street racers prefer a nearby highway rather than traveling to Pueblo or Fountain for a few passes at a crowded track.
“If you’re doing it on the highway, in Mexico, you’re doing it at like 60 miles an hour, and then somebody counts down to three… you’re basically going like 60 to 160, so it’s a little bit of an adrenaline rush,” Raymond said.
Raymond described how the culture has changed as more enthusiasts are interested in producing the most horsepower possible in their
vehicles, rather than racing or joining nightlife activities for the thrill of it. Winning and making money o the nightlife has become more of a regular practice than when Raymond rst got into the night scene.
“ ere’s more of a stigma around that, especially with street racing... People are idiots and cars are dangerous,” Ellerington said. “ ere’s de nitely a di erence between the day-time (car meets) and the nighttime ones.”
Day scene: Colorado car culture
e Bandimere family cared about fostering a community-driven track where spectators and drivers could enjoy the speed in a controlled and safe environment. e Bandimeres hosted programs to educate young drivers about the dangers of being behind the wheel, as well as providing them with a track where they can reach high speeds in the manner of seconds.
“ e automobile is the most deadly weapon you can own,” Sporty Bandimere said.
Rather than trying to outlaw racing or bog down the youth with hefty nes, the Bandimere family worked to provide the public with a place to race and enjoy the car scene. Take it to the Track: Test and Tune Nights,
with the assistance of the Colorado State Patrol, created a space for the public to race.
Debbie Bandimere, the Nitro Knockouts crew chief, found it bene cial to host these weekly Wednesday night race days so people would not take their need for speed to the streets.
“We got ahold of the Colorado State Patrol and said, ‘hey do you want to partner with us, and we can create this Take it to the Track program … where we can try and keep the kids o the street,’” she said.
Colorado State Troopers were provided with $5 o coupons for Test and Tune Nights at Bandimere Speedway to give to teens who were stopped because of speeding. State Troopers promoted a safe and controlled environment where people, especially youth, could race their cars rather than having to pay hefty nes for speeding on the highway.
“I’m extremely hopeful they will open again. I think Colorado needs that, especially, the metro area really needs a drag strip,” Ellerington said. is story was created by students at the University of Colorado-Boulder’s News Corps. Colorado Community Media participated in the process that helped bring this story to light.
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Carolyn Lantz, owner of Equator’s Edge Wildlife Center, turned to a row of caged animals and pulled out an Australian python.
“ ey’re animals you don’t get a chance to see every day,” Lantz said of the creatures she shows. ey’re from south of the equator, including an albino wallaby.
Hers was one of the booths on display at the annual Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in Castle Rock, which ran through Aug. 4 this year. e fair is a summer tradition that brings a carnival, rodeo events, live
music, food vendors, an artisan marketplace and a petting zoo.
Also included are agricultural events, like a goat show and a junior livestock sale. ere’s also a pie eating contest and a barn dance.
At the wildlife booth, Caden Szymanowski, 18, said Lantz is starting a wildlife center in the nearby Elizabeth area in Elbert County because “we have a big ranch.”
What’s essentially a “mobile zoo” is what Lantz takes to county fairs, and she’s traveled the country with her animals, Szymanowski said.
Lantz wants people to have an opportunity to see animals “up close and personal,” she said.
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Carolyn Lantz, owner of Equator’s Edge Wildlife Center, holds up her snake Tula, a woma python, on July 31 at the annual Douglas County Fair in Castle Rock. PHOTO BY ELLIS
The climb, the journey, the dream
On a crisp, clear morning in a small village nestled at the foot of a grand mountain, a young person stood gazing up at the towering peak. eir eyes sparkled with wonder and ambition. e mountain, majestic and imposing, seemed to whisper promises of adventure, challenge, and triumph. A young person imagined themselves scaling its rocky face, reaching its snowcapped summit, and standing tall against the vast sky. To them, the mountain was more than just a physical entity; it symbolized all the dreams and goals they hoped to achieve in life.
WINNING
ey dreamed of becoming a renowned explorer, a person of wisdom and courage who would travel the world and uncover its hidden secrets. ey imagined the mountain as the rst of many they would climb, each representing di erent aspirations: the knowledge they would gain, the skills they would master, and the character they would build. eir heart swelled with anticipation as they pictured themselves standing atop various peaks, looking out over horizons of endless possibilities.
Years later, a gure stood at the summit of that very mountain. eir hair was streaked with gray, their face weathered by time and experience. It was that same young person, now a grown adult, who had indeed climbed many mountains in their life, both literal and metaphorical. ey looked down at the village below, where they had once stood as a young child, full of dreams and ambition. e journey from that day to this had been long and arduous, filled with trials, triumphs, and lessons learned. They remembered the early days of the climb, the initial excitement mixed with the daunting realization of the challenges ahead. They recalled the steep inclines that tested their endurance and the rocky terrains that required careful navigation. There were times when the path was clear, and progress was swift, but there were also moments of doubt when the way forward seemed obscured by
fog and uncertainty.
Along the way, they encountered many fellow climbers. Some became lifelong friends, sharing the journey, o ering support during the toughest stretches, and celebrating the victories together. ey also met those who chose di erent paths or gave up on the climb altogether, reminding them of the importance of resilience and the courage to keep moving forward.
Standing there, they understood that life is a continuum of experiences. Some, like their younger self, stand at the base of their mountains, lled with dreams and aspirations. ey look up, hopeful and determined, ready to embark on their journeys. Others are in the midst of their climb, navigating the ups and downs, enduring the grind, and pushing through challenges with grit and perseverance. en there are those who, like our young dreamer now, have reached their summits and look back on their paths with gratitude and re ection, appreciating both the struggles and the triumphs that have de ned their journeys.
Each stage is vital and valuable. e dreams at the base inspire us to
begin our journeys. e challenges in the middle teach us resilience and fortitude. e re ections from the summit o er wisdom and perspective. e only true failure, our dreamer thought, is to look up at the mountain and then walk away, abandoning one’s dreams and goals out of fear or doubt.
Ultimately, life’s mountains are not just about reaching the top. ey are about the courage to start, the perseverance to continue, and the wisdom to appreciate the journey. Whether we are at the base, the middle, or the summit, we are all part of this beautiful continuum, each step a testament to our dreams, our e orts, and our triumphs. I would love to hear the story of your climb at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can look back on our own climb with pride and gratitude, 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.
CinemaQ celebrates its sweet 16
For Keith Garcia, artistic director of Denver Film’s Sie FilmCenter and founder of the CinemaQ LGBTQ+ lm festival, the most rewarding thing about hosting the annual event is every time he thinks the festival might be unnecessary, he’s reminded of its importance to the community.
“People still need to come together, see a lm and talk about it,” he said. “It’s a crucial respite from the daily world to tell stories and have a good time together.”
e “sweet 16” of the CinemaQ Film Festival, presented by William LaBahn, runs at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., from ursday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 11.
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is year’s festival features 14 lms, running the gamut from hilarious comedies like opener “My Old Ass” to incisive documentaries such as “Any Other Way: e Jackie Shane Story.”
“Some of the larger festivals can be really overwhelming, so we like the idea of keeping it light with 14 options,” Garcia said. “ is allows audience members to nd what speaks to them from di erent stories. Not ev-
ery lm is for everybody, but we make sure there’s a lm for everybody.”
A new feature of the festival this year is the BLQ (Black Lives Queerly) program, a result of a partnership with Black Pride Colorado that aims to produce more screenings of lms that focus on Black queer stories. As part of this programming track, the festival will include an Aug. 10 panel that will feature a discussion and Q&A by creatives from multiple disciplines as they share their experiences navigating a creative world as a Black queer creator, according to provided information. ere will also be a BLQ mixer event fol-
lowing the panel.
Another highlight of the festival is the CinemaQ Marketplace, which will be held at Sie from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. e market’s aim is to uplift locallyowned queer small businesses, who will be selling everything from handmade art and artisan soap to upcycled clothing and tarot card readings.
No matter what lms audiences decide to explore, they’re certain to leave with new perspectives on the world and a renewed appreciation for the importance of celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Choose Thomas over Teal
Electing Angela omas as the Douglas County commissioner for District 2 will bring a welcome change to our board of county commissioners. George Teal has not earned your reelection vote. Transparency, scal responsibility, and good governance for all the people of Douglas County will be a breath of fresh air. Angela omas will ensure citizens have ample time to evaluate and comment on the board’s proposed actions. With no notice at the July 18 board meeting, the board considered a $250,000 “study” to see if a large recreational complex would t into the Wildcat Ridge neighborhood park. I can save the county $250K by pointing out that roads in the area are unsuitable, and there are no existing hotels and restaurants to serve sports tournaments. Surely, there is other unincorporated land that is more suitable.
Angela is passionate about scal responsibility. Mr. Teal and Mr.
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“For all the lms we consider, we look at vision, visibility and voices. We try to select lms for the festival that represent all three in fresh and unique ways,” Garcia said. “ e best part of CinemaQ is that it o ers a platform for people to see themselves in lm. I hope audiences identify and are challenged by the characters they see and want to have a conversation afterwards.” For the full schedule and tickets, visit www.denver lm.org.
Troubadour comes to The Alley
Bryan Bielanski, a rising singer/
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Laydon, voting together on scal matters, gave money ($200K) to the Douglas County Community Foundation without a plan for that money’s use. Another waste of taxpayer money? e $85,000 expense of mailing a tax refund announcement on postcards is a campaign ad for Mr. Teal’s reelection bid. It’s time to elect a natural leader for Douglas County who will support all of Douglas County and prioritize their needs over her own.
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songwriter based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, writes the kind of tunes that just stick with you. His recently released album, “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time 3,” takes inspiration from rock legends like R.E.M. and Tom Petty and creates a style that’s both familiar and uniquely his own.
Bielanski is stopping by e Alley, 2420 W. Main St. in Littleton, at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, and it’s a great venue for the warm, welcoming music he specializes in. Find more information at www.littletonalley.com/.
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A CLEAR MESSAGE
Denver deaf and hearing interpreters explain importance of communication
BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Using uid hand gestures, expressive facial expressions and precise body language, sign language interpreters in the Denver metro area facilitate clear communication for individuals uent in American Sign Language.
eir skillful use of visual communication bridges linguistic gaps and enhances accessibility across a wide range of contexts and environments.
“Basically anywhere that a deaf person goes where communication needs to happen and where the ADA protects them from discrimination, I am there,” said Rae Rose, local interpreter and owner of Rose Sign Language Interpreting.
‘An instrument of fairness’
When Rose was a child she had a conversation with a member of the deaf community that changed her life.
“We were playing and there was a bit of a communication breakdown where she had a great idea but none of us were getting it and this woman, who was studying to be an interpreter came over and…she just interpreted our conversation
and left,” Rose said. “I was like ‘I want to do that.”’
So, Rose became an American Sign Language Interpreter.
It was in college that she interpreted for the rst time and felt she had chosen the right path.
“It was probably two sentences (but) I was like ‘Oh man, oh man,”’ Rose said. “I had put all the pieces together and they had their conversation and I did it and it was nothing to anybody but I was over the moon.”
Rose founded Rose Sign Language in 2009 and it “facilitates communication between people who sign and people who don’t sign.”
Whether at a doctor’s o ce or while riding a pool noodle during a swim lesson, Rose signs in a myriad of environments including medical, education, behavioral and kids sports.
“It takes a lot of creativity and a lot of di erent strategies to make those lessons visually successful but also working with deaf kids I have a lot more options,” Rose said. “I love seeing any of my consumers start at one place and end in a di erent place having achieved a lot. at’s one of the best parts of my job.”
Rose runs the day-to-day operations of her business and helps connect other interpreters with those who need the services.
Colorado native and deaf sign language interpreter Jennifer Salaz with her sister, Victoria Ulibarri, whom she said encouraged her to become an interpreter.
ing excited to have a conversation with each other without…paper,” Salaz said.
In her capacity as a deaf interpreter Salaz said she works directly with deaf students who’ve immigrated from other countries and her work allows “for better access to communication and understanding for these students.”
“It’s my language (and) being able to teach others that have moved from other countries is amazing,” she said. “Watching them nally able to communicate with a language they can use and call their own is very inspiring.”
The right register
Similar to Rose, Salaz also provides interpreting services in medical settings.
“ is is important because sometimes the hearing interpreter uses the wrong register, not serious or too serious depending on the situation, or uses words that the deaf consumer doesn’t understand,” Salaz said.
MESSAGE
“I am a very big-picture person,” Rose said. “So I love seeing all the pieces t together and I love doing it better. I saw some great things as a new member of the eld but I wanted to reproduce and put my own sparkle on it.”
Along with providing interpreting services, Rose said her company is also big on advocacy and education. “We’re able to provide members of the hearing company a chance to learn ASL from a deaf person,” Rose said. “ is is a deaf person sharing their culture, their birthright.”
For Rose, the aspect of interpreting that intrigued her was “the fairness of it.”
“As a white woman with my allotted amount of privilege, to be able to be an instrument of fairness is worthwhile and to make it easy for as many people and as many organizations as possible to create fairness and create
equity…that’s important,” Rose said.
Filling in the gaps
For Colorado native and deaf sign language interpreter Jennifer Salaz, one of her favorite and most impactful times signing was when she interpreted for a deaf high school student.
Salaz explained as a deaf interpreter she is able to ll in the gaps and expand on things for those whose native language is American Sign Language.
“ e student was having an indepth conversation about a serious (topic),” Salaz said. “ ey were writing back and forth in the previous class with a di erent interpreter because the student didn’t feel comfortable. at wasn’t successful.”
However, after she began interpreting for the two students, Salaz said the conversation was successful for both parties as they could better communicate.
“ ey were able to have a genuine peer-to-peer conversation with the con dence that their information was safe and both walked away feel-
Rose said the way she interprets ASL depends on her consumer. It’s important to ensure they understand what is being said.
“English has its own variations, its own dialects, its own accents. Everybody’s got their own level of uency with English,” Rose said. “Same with ASL or any sign communication.”
As a deaf woman, Salaz said, she herself relies on interpreting services and has experienced misrepresentation “time and time again” including an experience when her daughter was taken away from her because she was “misrepresented by a ‘skilled’ hearing interpreter.”
“All because the interpreter didn’t understand me or their ego was too big to ask for clari cation,” Salaz said. “Because of this, I want to support the deaf community as they do have to experience the same injustices.”
Salaz said her sister encouraged her to become a deaf interpreter and become involved with the community to help prevent similar issues from happening to others.
The future
Salaz said interpreting in general is important for both hearing and deaf people and she describes the deaf community in Colorado as large.
However, Salaz said many members of the deaf community grow up in hearing families and it can be
isolating because of the communication barrier.
“I am one of six kids, and if my sister, who can uently sign, doesn’t attend a family event, I’m lost,” Salaz said. “I feel like most of my deaf friends have the same experience…I explain this because having the community is like having an additional family that shares the same experiences. Being able to share experiences, talk about life and communicate that is key.” is is something she thinks interpreters need to carry with them as they venture into the world.
“I hope that interpreters would put their egos aside and realize this is about their work and not them,” she said. “ ey are amazing people and the deaf community welcomes them. We just want a clear message to be produced for all of us.”
Rose said she hopes for increased equity and recognition that everyday people can do something to make a di erence.
She encourages hearing people to see interpreters as an awareness that there are deaf people in the same space as them who need to or enjoy frequenting the same environments as them.
“Everywhere that you see an interpreter there maybe just think ‘I didn’t know there were deaf people in my town. Cool. Maybe I should learn a little ASL,”’ Rose said.
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PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY
Deaf sign language interpreter Jennifer Salaz signing. Salaz said in her role as an interpreter she ensures her deaf consumers understand exactly what they’re being told in a conversation with a hearing person.
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Honoring police and their K-9s
Castle Rock Boy Scout seeks to honor dogs that worked with Douglas County deputies
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A Castle Rock Boy Scout is raising money to honor the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce’s K-9s.
For his Eagle Scout project, Sam Callery, a sophomore at Valor Christian High School, is working to raise $15,000 to build a memorial to the county’s four-legged law enforcement partners.
Callery’s plans for the memorial include a stone podium featuring a plaque with the names of the county’s K-9 o cers and a lifesize bronze dog statue at the Douglas County Justice Center near the fallen ocers memorial. So far, Callery has raised over $7,000.
Callery will be at the Douglas County Fair from 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3 and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 4 to push for the cause.
“I’m hoping that will get us a lot closer to the goal so we can order the dog (statue),” Callery said.
Callery said the idea for the project came from combining his love of animals with his admiration for law enforcement.
“I always loved animals, dogs especially, and I have a bunch of fam-
Sam Callery, a Scout with Troop 770, decided to create a memorial for the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce K-9 o cers as his Eagle Scout project. Callery is trying to raise $15,000 for his project.
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EAGLE SCOUT
ily and friends who are law enforcement and I’ve always had a great respect for police, so I thought it would be a cool way to honor them both,” he said.
e sheri ’s o ce started its K-9 program in 1989 and has had 29 dogs
SETTLEMENT
“Law enforcement o cers like Ms. Kluth retain their First Amendment rights to share their political views and to run for o ce,” Kluth’s attorneys with the Rathod-Mohamedbhai rm wrote in a news release
serve in the program. e plaque
Callery is working on will feature nameplates for all of the dogs, as well as space for future K-9 o cers.
Sheri Darren Weekly said Callery is a “remarkable young man” and he fully supports his project.
“As a former K9 handler, I have a special appreciation for these dogs. To have them memorialized in this way means a lot to our agency,” Weekly said in a statement. “We are
Friday. “ ey must be able to do so without fear of retaliation.”
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grateful for Sam’s initiative to get this accomplished.”
Callery’s project received approval from the Douglas County Commissioners, who commended Callery for his e orts.
“I think this is a wonderful opportunity, so thank you for doing this for your community,” Commissioner Lora omas said.
With the approval, Callery plans to start building the podium and
Garcia provided a statement to Colorado Community Media on Friday about the settlement.
“At the direction of our outside counsel and our insurance company, Douglas County agreed to settle this matter, including the denial of any wrongdoing and the settlement amount being paid by our insurance company,” said Garcia.
Kluth also provided a statement
installing the plaque while he continues to fundraise for the bronze statue.
Callery said that if he isn’t able to raise enough money for the statue or if he raises more than his goal, the funds will be donated to the sheri ’s o ce for maintenance of the memorial.
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expressing gratitude for friends and colleagues who stood by her over the years of legal proceedings.
“And to the attorneys who valiantly fought for the truth to be revealed and for justice to be done in my case,” said Kluth.
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‘Don’t be daunted’: Why climbing in Colorado is for everyone
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Perhaps a more captivating piece of evidence that humans truly descended from apes is our natural inclination to climb. We see something big and we want to conquer it, stand on top of it and say that we did. From ascending neighborhood trees as children to summiting mountains when searching for ourselves in our 20s, something about reaching the top is awe-inspiring.
A big misconception about rock climbing, according to a local expert, is that it’s much more di cult than hiking — not everyone can do it, or it’s too hard, requires experience, etc.
But Golden Mountain Guides founder and owner Ben Coryell said that is “totally false.” Coryell also is a chief guide; something he’s been passionate about since he opened the company’s doors in 2016.
“Everybody comes into climbing with a preconceived notion with what they’ve seen recently with Net ix movies, like the Alex Honnold movie (‘Free Solo’) or some of
the older Hollywood ones like ‘Clihanger’ with Stallone or “ e Eiger Sanction.’” Coryell said. “And it’s really a beginner-friendly activity. ere are routes that can be catered towards any skill no matter where you’re at as an absolute beginner to have been climbing for 30 years.”
He describes Golden Mountain Guides as a “holistic mountain guiding company.” at means guided hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing, backcountry ski tours and more. ere are also classes for beginner climbers, self-rescue classes, wilderness rst-aid and avalanche education.
After working in the business along the Front Range for years, Coryell said he was fed up with bad business ethics and not following proper legal and safety procedures through other companies. His wife encouraged him to go out on his own.
“So, I picked up one permit and I picked up a small insurance premium, and the rst six months of being open I took out 192 di erent trips myself. ree trips to the mountains a day,” he said. “I pretty quickly hired somebody after that. You could say I underestimated the current market need for it. It’s just been pretty steady growth since then.”
Now it’s a steady in ux of people wanting more of the outdoors. Coryell said roughly 30% of his customers are rst-time climbers or hikers.
e other 70% are people focused on learning or getting better, whether they’re breaking ground on previously daunting or di cult routes or taking an avalanche safety class.
But climbing intimidates people, Coryell said. ey build it up in their head and feel it’s more intimidating than it has to be.
“I think there are misconceptions about how strong you have to be to do it. It’s de nitely not an
arm activity; it can be if you do it the wrong way. But it’s all legs. So I think people come into it with kind of this misconceived notion of what it really is,” he said. “It can be mentally challenging, physically challenging, emotionally challenging … but I think that’s our job as professional guides to help mitigate some of those struggles that people are
From rock climbing to ice climbing, Golden Mountain Guides provides an opportunity for first-time climbers to get their feet wet in the sport safely. Guided climbs range from beginner to advanced
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inherently going to face when rock climbing.”
It’s also a very niche sport that people might not be exposed to as often as hiking or jogging. But with familiarity comes comfort, he said.
It’s also very expensive, which can be a barrier to entry for some people, like with skiing or snowboarding.
“Climbing equipment is expensive, to say the least. But it’s expensive for a reason because our life is worth every penny of it,” Coryell said. “For people who are rst starting out, it can feel overwhelming. It can feel daunting. And it does get easier as we start to learn more about how to move our body, about how to trust the gear, about how to build anchors and tie knots. So, it does get easier.”
Coryell believes climbing is for everyone. It’s one of the more human things you can do, he said, and it’s a unique way to experience nature and learn about oneself.
“I think that climbing is the vehicle for equity,” he said. “ e climbing community is very open. We’re all very vulnerable when we’re out there. Everybody ts together within kind of the tribe of the climbing culture. People are very encouraging and very open. Overall, it’s a very welcoming community.”
For more from Coryell, read the brief Q&A below.
Colorado Community Media: On guided climbs, do you take beginners to easier mountains
to climb or just easier routes on those mountains?
Coryell: just out the window here is kind of the classic example. It’s one big solid cli band and there’s routes ranging from beginner all the way up to advanced, all next to one another. at being said, our job as professional guides is to read the room and see where people are at. Oftentimes we don’t follow what the guidebook says. We kind of tell the guidebook where the routes are because we have the technical skills and the knowledge to be able to facilitate that.
CCM: What’s an example of needing to abandon the guidebook in favor of your expertise?
Coryell:
‘beginner climbs’ aren’t truly beginner climbs. ey might be a little bit too hard for folks. With all of our guides, we undergo rigorous training so that we can look at that piece of terrain and put them on something even easier than the easiest thing that the guidebook says. Because nobody wants to feel defeated … Climbing should be fun and you should feel successful at the end of the day.
CCM: Aside from the packing list you provide, what should people bring to a guided rock climbing outing?
Coryell: I think the big thing folks should show up with is a willingness to learn, a willingness to be vulnerable because climbing makes us inherently vulnerable. We’re not programmed as humans to be hanging on the side of a cli . In terms of gear, we can provide all that for folks. In terms of personal gear or personal
A climber ascends a frozen waterfall in the winter. Golden Mountain Guides provides guided rock and ice climbing, as well as mountaineering, regular hiking and tackling 13ers and 14ers. PHOTO
kit, just the willingness to learn how to take care of yourself in the outdoors in a medium you might not have ever been in. When we climb, we tend to exert a little bit more mental energy. So oftentimes having little creature comforts, like chocolate bars or a thermos full of warm tea, can help to recharge the mental batteries.
CCM: Should people start climbing indoors before tackling mountains?
Coryell: It just boils down to the person. When I rst started climbing, we didn’t have gyms. I think
we had like two in the entire state of Colorado. And we just learned outside. at’s just what we did. I think the bene t of learning outside is that it really puts things into perspective with your entire look at climbing, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually … and it’s
CCM: What are the bene ts of going with a guide rst instead of
Hiring a guide nowadays is probably the most economically bene cial way you’ll ever go about doing it. e day is catered towards you. It’s just a guide and you working on the skills, so you get a lot more time in the driver’s seat. You get a lot more of the industry standard best practices behind things. You get the hundreds and hundreds of guiding collective years that we’re all trained with that stand behind the decision-making process we’re giving to people.
CCM: What should people know or achieve before climbing on their own?
Coryell: Every person learns at their own speed. Some of us are kinesthetic learners. Some of us are auditory or visual learners. I think it really boils down to the person. ere are a lot of things that could potentially go wrong in climbing. I think having that foundation in terms of knots, in terms of movement, in terms of technical skills such as belaying and anchoring. I think those are the foundations that need to be solidi ed before folks start to branch out on their own.
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