The Long Road Before the Short Walk Across the Stage

By Ashleigh SagerHighlands Academy As we are walking into the season of graduation and celebration, it seemed like the perfect time to start talking about just how education begins. Most think that journey begins with walking into Kindergarten for the first time, and as an early childhood educator I’m here to tell you that learning…

In Memoriam – Tricia Ann Baumgartner

Tricia Ann Baumgartner 51, of Auburn, WA., passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 at home in Keenesburg, CO., after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. Born on November 8, 1974 in Denver CO… Tricia was the daughter of Cindy Baumgartner of Keenesburg CO., Rod Baumgartner (Linda) of Keenesburg CO… She graduated high school from…