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VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 6

County fair competitions return with Jeffco 4-H Junior Fair Event has a new name and look but the focus on youth continues STAFF REPORT

An attendee picks up food from the Arvada Tavern’s booth.

PHOTO BY RYAN DUNN

Taste of Arvada returns for 2021

Popular culinary event sells out with 1,500 tickets and 30 food and drink vendors BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After going on hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taste of Arvada — a local fa-

vorite highlighting the community’s food scene — returned to the Apex Center on July 22. The event sold out its 1,500-ticket capacity and hosted 30 food and drink booth and over 70 total vendors. Local bands the Pocket Squares and Bird Dawgs provided live music, and the parking lot and gymnasiums of the Apex Center housed the event space. For the price of admission, attendees were able to help themselves to a smattering of food and drink

options and learn more about local businesses such as the Lane Academy of Martial Arts and Peak One Art Studio. The event is organized by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce in partnerships with local businesses. Chamber of Commerce Events Director Samantha Geerdes said that Taste has taken on added significance for the community. “It’s really special this year,” SEE TASTE, P8

City employee in ICU after lawnmower accident Incident occurred on July 22 at Jack B. Tomlinson Park STAFF REPORT

A city of Arvada employee was injured and is in critical condition after a ride-on lawn mower the employee was operating tipped over into Birdland Lake at Jack B. Tomlinson Park on July 22. The employee remains in the ICU and is stable as of the morning of July 27. On July 23 the City confirmed that the employee is Joe Herrin, a parks maintenance worker that has been employed by the City

since May 2018. Herrin’s family has set up a GoFundMe to cover his medical expenses. Arvada Communications Manager Ben Irwin shared the news on the City’s social media channels and said he wanted to update the community on the incident. “We just wanted the community to know that the incident happened yesterday at Jack B. Tomlinson Park,” said Irwin. “The name of our colleague is Joe Herrin; he’s a parks maintenance worker, he was admitted to an ICU and is currently in critical condition. Our focus right now is on supporting Joe and his family as well as caring for our team.” Irwin continued to say that the City had launched a review of the incident and will continue to share

DONATIONS The Herrin family has authorized a GoFundMe set up by a friend of the family to help pay for Joe Herrin’s medical bills incurred by the accident. Donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/f/ help-joey-and-family-with-medical-bills updates as they become available. “When something like this happens,” said Irwin, “we do a full review to evaluate, learn and make sure it doesn’t happen again. That process is just beginning. We will share additional information as we do so, but also navigating supporting Joe’s family. We are committed to sharing updates as we can do that.”

Jeffco 4-H kids are busy preparing their cows, pigs and goats for Jeffco’s annual county fair. But when they get to the fairgrounds, they may no longer fully recognize the event they know and love. That’s because the county announced in 2019 that it was dissolving the annual fair and festival, which included food trucks, bands and rodeos and other festivities along with the kid’s 4-H shows and competitions that are the centerpiece of the fair. However, those shows and competitions, as well as the annual livestock auction and youth market, are now continuing on with a smaller new event called the Jeffco 4-H Junior Fair. Now, after a year in which the fair had to be scaled back even further because of COVID-19, Jeffco is set to get its first taste of this new version of the fair from July 31-Aug. 8. Jaren Tolman, a Jeffco 4-H leader whose kids will be competing in the fair, said that while the changes mean attendees will no longer be able to enjoy as activities as they have in the past, the actual 4-H activities will look much as the same as they have in previous years. The one major change? The fair events are now spread over a full week, a change that was instituted last year in response to the SEE JUNIOR FAIR, P3

JEFFCO 4-H JUNIOR FAIR The Jeffco 4-H Junior Fair will take place at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds July 31-Aug. 8. All events, except for the barbecue dinner on Aug. 7, are free to attend.

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In Jeffco, Hispanic residents lag far behind whites on vaccinations Issues of trust and access behind only about a quarter of group being vaccinated BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In June, Jefferson County reached a pivotal moment in the effort to protect the community from COVID-19 when it surpassed President Biden’s goal of 70% residents receiving at least one shot days by July 4. But while surpassing that 70% threshold was overall good news for the county, not all communities within it are close to being covered by that level of vaccination. Most glaringly, JCPH data suggests that Hispanic residents have so far been vaccinated at less than half the rate of white residents. As of July 8, about 26% of Hispanic residents in Jeffco were fully vaccinated while another 3% were partially vaccinated. In comparison, about 66% of white residents have been fully vaccinated while another 3% were partially vaccinated. However, about 10.4% of Jeffco residents who have received vaccinations declined to disclose their race. But even if every person who declined to disclose their race when receiving the vaccine was

Hispanic, the percentage of vaccinated Hispanic Jeffco residents would still lag far behind white residents. Dr. Oswaldo Grenardo, a physician with Centura Health who is also one of the chairs of the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce, said the comparatively low rate of vaccination for Hispanic residents not only in Jefferson County but across the state is particularly concerning given that Hispanics have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. According to CDC data last updated on July 16, Hispanics have the highest rate of COVID-19 cases nationwide of any ethnic or racial group. In America, Hispanic people are also 2.8 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and 2.3 times more likely to die from the disease than White people. “The pandemic hit the Hispanic, Black and Native American community much harder in terms of both health outcomes and economic outcomes than anybody else,” said Grenardo. “And so with the Delta variant running through unvaccinated communities, we are even more at risk for the Latinx community to have even worse outcomes and extend the problems of this pandemic in their community.” Reasons for disparity varied, complex The experts Colorado Community Media spoke to for this story

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said the reasons for the low rate of vaccination are both many and complex, and range from concerns about providing personal data to the government to get the vaccine to fear of the vaccine itself, which is often spread by misinformation specifically targeting Spanish speakers. Sandie Weathers, a volunteer with Hispanic community organization Conectando, says helping to organize COVID-19 vaccination events targeted toward serving Lakewood’s Hispanic communities has given her a new understanding of what must be done to effectively reach those residents. On April 14, JCPH worked with Weathers to hold a drive-up clinic in the parking lot of the Alameda Crossing shopping center that vaccinated 914 people, most of them Hispanic. However, she feels that the county, state and other vaccine providers have missed an opportunity to build on the success of that event by establishing a more permanent vaccination presence at the shopping center or other locations frequented by Hispanic residents. “Are we steadily there every week?” she said. “No, we are not. We’ve done clinics in Hispanic neighborhoods, but I don’t think we’ve been steady and consistent.” Later that month, Weathers helped organize another clinic for the Hispanic community at the Phillips United Methodist Church about two-and-a-half miles from Alameda Crossing. However, that clinic didn’t get nearly the turnout of the first one, despite Weathers doing what she said was the same level of legwork to inform the community about it. “What my gut tells me is it’s because Phillips isn’t seen as a Latino church but as, for lack of a better term, “a white church,” said Weathers, who also noted that the lack of turnout at Phillips wasn’t the church’s fault. “For me as a community organizer who wants to have good turnout, it’s about finding those locations that are trusted by the Latino community.” Weathers said there have since been more successful clinics at a local Mexican bakery and nearby Hispanic church, but that more consistent clinics at those types of locations are needed so that people can get used to seeing them there. JCPH Executive Director Dawn Comstock told Colorado Community Media earlier in July that the county remains “short of its goal” to ensure that everyone has equal access to COVID-19 vaccines. “We are acutely aware of the need to do everything we can to work with our community partners and community navigators to really make sure that we can meet our high-priority populations where they want us to meet them and in the way that they want us to meet them so answer their questions, address their concerns and make receiving a vaccination as convenient as pos-

sible,” she said. Among the major challenges c Comstock said JCPH has faced d — and began to overcome—is p the high number of vaccinated people for whom the county does p not know the race, which made ef- a forts to target vaccinations more s a effectively difficult. In response to that issue, JCOS began using address data to deter- c mine which neighborhoods have T higher and lower rates of vacci- a nations and place more targeted t t clinics in those communities. Comstock said identifying those communities has also allowed JCOS to send people into those neighborhoods to get a better understanding of the situation on the ground with regards to vaccination. She said: “We would talk to folks in that neighborhood and find out is it an issue of access? Do we do we just need to bring more vaccination units to them? Is it an issue of distrust? Can we go in and build some confidence and comfort? Can we work with their trusted health care providers? Can we work with trusted leaders in that area? Is it an issue of hesitancy? Do we just need to share more information about the vaccines?” Tara Trujillo, the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Manager, said in an email to JCPH that the state has taken a multifaceted approach to getting communities of color vaccinated that has involved everything from launching a 24/7 vaccine hotline that provides information in Spanish and other languages as well as English to directing a “significant” portion of its statewide marketing campaign to ads that have run on Spanish radio and television and creative marketing approaches in Spanish-speaking grocery stores and restaurants. The state is also now calling and texting unvaccinated Coloradoans in both English and Spanish to encourage them to get vaccinated, However, some of the biggest lifts have included introducing a vaccination bus that travels to underrepresented communities to deliver vaccinations and organizing a total of 1,400 pop-up clinics with trusted community organizations within underserved communities, including some in Jeffco. The bus and those clinics have combined to deliver over 450,000 doses. However, Trujillo said that while the state is proud of its outreach efforts, it knows more work must be done to remove barriers and increase vaccine access within communities of color. Trujillo also noted that Colorado is one of many states struggling with vaccine uptake in communities of color, a situation which ultimately speaks to the need to dismantle longestablished systemic barriers to health. “We know the only way to combat these inequities is to be committed to comprehensive health equity efforts to reach disproportionately impacted communities,” she said in an email to Colorado Community Media.

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challenges of putting on the fair during the pandemic and which proved successful. With the fair again open to the public again Tolman said there is an opportunity for the public to see what the fair is all about by attending some of the events. “It’s free and the public can come to any of the shows,” said Tolman. “The bars will be open and they walk through them, meet the kids, talk to them, all of those things.” This year’s fair will also see the

return of the livestock auction and youth market. During the auction, each kid showing livestock in the fair gets to auction one of their animals to members of the public. The auction, which starts at 5 p.m. on Aug. 7 is followed by the youth market, where fair participants where fair participants sell the rest of their meat while participants in the non-livestock portions of the fair, such as cake decorating and leatherworks, can also sell their projects. The auction is preceded by a barbecue dinner (dinner tickets are $7 at 4 p.m.). For many of the fair participants, just being able to hold a

somewhat normal fair at all is a cause for celebration given not only the pandemic and the changes that have resulted from a county decision to cut costs at the fairground by limiting activities at the fairground to those that involve “youth, agriculture and equine activities.” But while there are still plenty of uncertainties that are still to be worked out when it comes to the future of both the fairgrounds and the fair itself, Tollman said there is also cause for optimism as the number of kids participating in the fair is up significantly from recent years and many of those participants are now involved in more activities than

ever before. That’s exciting, Tollman said, because it is the experiences of those kids, not add-ons like food trucks and concerts, that are ultimately why the fair is worth having, keeping around and checking out, even if you don’t have kids involved. “My favorite part is always just observing the youth that are competing in the fair,” he said. “Very rarely will you see a group of kids that are in competition but then helping each other, say, show a lamb if they’ve never done it before right before they compete with that person. The sportsmanship that you’ll see at the fair is second to none.”

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Brokerages Should Allow Agents to Enter or Change Their Listings on the MLS

At Golden Real Estate, each agent (under my supervision) enters and updates their own listings on the MLS. I believe that promotes accuracy. But many brokerages block their agents from accessing their own listings, often resulting in incomplete or inaccurate data. One would hope that agents in those brokerages see how their listings were entered and tell their admins when mistakes have been made or data omitted, but that’s not guaranteed. One of our promises to Golden Real Estate’s sellers is that we complete all fields on the MLS, not just the mandatory ones. Did you know that in addition to the “public remarks” for listings, there is a place to enter a description of every room in the house? Very few agents — under 50% by my count — bother to enter a description for any of the rooms, and some don’t even bother to list rooms other than bedrooms and bathrooms. Dimensions can be entered for each room, too (rounded to the nearest foot), but I find very few agents who bother with that detail either. Our office policy is to enter room dimensions and descrip-

tions for every room in every listing. Brokerages which require all listings to be entered by their unlicensed administrative staff are less likely to have these non-mandatory fields entered. If they would make each agent responsible for such data entry and then monitor their work as we do, I believe that buyers would have much more useful and accurate information for each listing. Other optional fields in the MLS include:  Is the property owner occupied, tenant occupied or vacant?  What is the zoning?  What direction does the home face?  How close are bus stops and light rail stations?  Is that address incorporated or unincorporated?  Does it have city or mountain views, or other views?  What are the dimensions and features of the garage/carport/RV parking?  Are there other structures/sheds on the property and what are their dimensions and features?  What appliances are in the house?  What kinds of flooring is there?  Does it have any fireplaces, and where are they?  If there’s an HOA, what are the fees and what do those fees cover?

Bidding Wars Slowing for Higher Priced Homes This is my regular update on the real estate bidding wars. This week I chose to analyze the closings that occurred last Thursday, July 22nd, to see how the bidding wars have evolved over the past few weeks. As before, the source for this monthly analysis is REcolorado.com. As I did in previous months, I limited my analysis to sales within a 15-mile radius of downtown Denver. I limited my search to listings that were active on our MLS at least one day and not more than 6 days before going under contract. Those are homes that likely had bidding wars. On July 22nd there were 36 closings up to $500,000, compared to 55 closings on June 28th. The median home sold for 6.3% over its asking price, compared to 5.4% on June 28th. The highest ratio this time was 18.5% for a home in SW Denver, compared to 20.8% on June 28th for a townhome in Littleton. Three listings sold for the asking price, and three sold for less than listing price, compared to four and six respectively on June 28th.

There were 48 homes that closed on July 22nd for more than $500,000, compared to 53 homes on June 28th. The median home in that group sold for 3.2% over its listing price, compared to 8.7% on June 28th. Only six sold for the listing price, and six sold for less than the listing price. The highest overbid in this group was 18% for a home north of Denver’s City Park, compared to 32% on June 28th. To have a statistically significant number of closings over $1 million, I analyzed the 78 such closings over a longer period — July 12-26. The median closing for those high-end homes was 5.3% over listing price, compared to 6.6% from late June. Nine homes sold for the listing price and 8 homes sold for less than the listing price, compared to 12 and 6 respectively in late June. The highest overbid was 24.8% for a bungalow in Denver’s Hilltop neighborhood, which was listed at $950,000 and sold in three days for $1,186,000. On June 28th four million-dollar homes sold for more than 30% over their listing price.

Our office policy is not only to complete every field on our MLS listings, but to share our MLS data entry in draft form with the seller before making it live on the MLS, which also helps to assure

accuracy and completeness of our listings. (I also make sure the seller approves the write-up of their home which is to appear in this ad.)

When Will Your Car Need These Expensive Repairs?

Other than for a flat tire, you’ll almost never see an electric car on the side of the road awaiting a service vehicle or tow truck. That’s because an EV will never need any of the following expensive repairs — the parts simply don’t exist on an EV: Transmission Timing belt Fuel pump Muffler or stolen catalytic converter Water pump Fan belt Power steering pump Power brakes pump Radiator leak/anti-freeze Engine work of any kind Spark plugs/points Emissions inspection Oxygen sensor — and more! There’s no “check engine” light because there’s no engine, so you won’t pay to “pull codes” and reset that warning light. The electric motors in EVs, like those in other devices, are dependable, only failing if they are worked too hard, and the computers in Teslas (and presumably other EVs) don’t let that happen.

EVs have Battery Management Systems (BMS) which are critical to maintaining battery health and performance. In Teslas, there is a sealed coolant system which maintains the battery at its optimum performance temperature (70° F) year-round, including cooling it when it is being supercharged or sending a high level of power to the motors. Lithium batteries, unlike lead acid batteries, do not fail abruptly, but rather degrade slightly over time. The reason lead acid batteries fail abruptly, I’m told, is that they consume the lead when they are charged and discharged. Lithium ion batteries don’t consume the lithium. The rate of degradation has been estimated at 1% per year, so a battery with 300 miles of range might degrade to 270 miles of range in 10 years. As people wait for the purchase price of EVs to equal those of gas-powered cars — which has largely happened — they shouldn’t overlook the lower cost of fuel (3 to 4 cents per mile vs.10 cents and higher) and the dramatically lower cost of maintenance and repair. And fleet buyers won’t have to buy 12 EVs in order to always have 10 on the road because of how rarely they’ll be in the shop.

Price Reduced on Home With 24’x24’ Workshop This home at 14122 W. 59th Ave. is in Arvada, a half mile south of the Susan M. $990,000 Duncan YMCA. It was advertised last week for $1.1 million. The owner, who had the home built to his specifications, is a retired engineer, and he will provide the buyer with complete plans for the home and its 24’x24’ detached workshop. The workshop, which has 240V power, is visible at the end of driveway. It is insulated, heated and air conditioned and is being sold with all the tools, work benches and machines! The home has been beautifully maintained inside and out, with great landscaping. There is no HOA, so there’s a 13’x35’ RV parking space next the workshop, too! To fully appreciate this amazing home, watch my narrated video tour of it and the workshop at www.ArvadaHome.info, then call your agent or me at 303-525-1851 for a private showing. Come to my open house this Saturday, from 11 am to 1 pm.

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Arvada Center hosts memorial for Johnny Hurley Hundreds show support for Olde Town shooting Good Samaritan BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

People line up for food and refreshments at the Johnny Hurley celebration of life event PHOTO BY RYAN DUNN at Robby Ferrufino Park.

Friends, family and members of the community came in droves to remember Johnny Hurley, killed in the June 21 Olde Town shooting, as a principled, selfless person who wouldn’t think twice about helping someone in need. A memorial for Hurley was held at the Arvada Center on July 20 and followed by a celebration of life at Robby Ferrufino Park later that day. The memorial featured speeches from Hurley’s family and friends and was attended by more than 300 people, while the celebration of life offered a space for those in mourning to share food, play arcade games and take part in psychic readings. Hurley was remembered by those who knew him as someone who always put others first, as he did on June 21, when he rushed to the aid of fallen Arvada Police Officer Gordon Beesley during an active shooter situation. According to the APD, Hurley shot Beesley’s killer Ronald Troyke before Hurley was fatally shot by a responding Arvada police officer. The officer has been placed on administrative leave

A photo of John Hurley from his FaceCOURTESY PHOTO book page.

pending the results of a Jefferson County Critical Incident Team investigation. Hurley’s friends and family stressed that he was a hero long before the events of June 21. He was known to go above and beyond for clients during his time at All Love Catering, and recently helped a friend convert an old Denver International Airport shuttle bus into an arcade. According to those who knew him, Hurley was known to stand up for what he believed was right, even if it caused disagreements. His father, a longtime U.S. diplomat, recalled a rough patch between the SEE HURLEY, P5

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two due to differences of opinion on foreign policy and other political issues. Eventually, the elder Hurley said, the two reconciled and agreed to disagree. An avid outdoorsman, a family camping trip brought Hurley to the Army and Navy Surplus Store in Olde Town Arvada on that fateful Monday in search of supplies. APD Public Information Officer Dave Snelling said that Hurley’s actions undoubtedly saved lives, as Troyke had threatened to kill more APD officers. “I can guarantee you that he saved many lives,” said Snelling. “There’s absolutely no doubt from our perspective, and that’s why we labeled him a hero right out of the gate, because it was very obvious how he did something amazing. He

ran into the direction of danger, which is just remarkable. Overall, a great dude. “What makes it so respectable,” Snelling continued, “is that even though he had questions about the government, and he saw a police officer down, he still ran over to help. He separated the badge from the person, he truly saw just a person (in Beesley).” Arvada Mayor Marc Williams commended Hurley’s heroic actions and hinted that naming something in Hurley’s honor was on the city’s radar. “He was obviously a very interesting guy,” said Williams, “and he definitely deserved the reputation of being a hero. I know there will be efforts, we’ve had requests for naming opportunities in his honor. We have a process and procedure that we’ll follow so we’ll see what comes out of that. We certainly want to memorialize his actions appropriately.”

The scene at the celebration of life.

A posterboard of photos of Hurley at the celebration of life, put together by the family.

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Celebration of Life Rogene Penny August 8, 1927 – January 31, 2021

Allen House Pavilion 11200 Ralston Road, Arvada CO 80004 August 9, 2021 • 4pm to 7 pm The friends of Rogene Penny would like to invite you to attend a celebration in honor of Rogene’s life. In her 50 years as a teacher in Arvada, she touched many hearts with her teaching and tutoring to so many of our children. Her life’s work was to lovingly encourage and educate young children to their best ability. We invite you to brighten our lives in our time of remembering Rogene for the jewel that she was. RSVP please to: Betty at (720) 218-2968 (text or call)

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Last surviving Ralston Crossing structure slated for demolition City Council recommends exhibit commemorating McQuiston homestead BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At the July 19 Arvada City Council Meeting, Council unanimously voted to pass a conditional use application allowing light industrial use at Center Land Property’s Indiana Business Park, located at 14763 W. 65th Way and 6595 Holman Street – which also happens to be the site of a homestead once owned by Frank McQuiston, a former Jefferson County Commissioner who may have introduced honeybees to Colorado. The conditional use application allows the landowners to construct a building with up to 12 tenant spaces and the capacity to house light industrial work. The construction of that facility would mean the demolition of McQuiston’s homestead. Center Land Properties Vice President Kenny Lombardi said that he was unaware of the history of the site and added that McQuiston’s homestead is on its last legs. “I certainly appreciate the history,” said Lombardi, “I had no idea of the history there. In the eight months we’ve owned it, the house is not going to last much longer. The foundation is on dirt,

ARVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Arvada Historical Society is located at 7307 Grandview Avenue. Their business hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 303-431-1261 things are buckling, crumbling — it’s borderline unsafe right now. It’s not going to last much longer.” Nancy Young, an Arvada historian, said that she opposed the conditional use application. “I oppose this conditional use because this is the last remaining structure located at Ralston Crossing,” said Young, “a community that predates Arvada. It was built on the land of Frank McQuiston… It breaks my heart to see the last standing structure of Ralston Crossing get demolished.” Council took Young’s comments into consideration, asking Lombardi if he would consider constructing some sort of exhibit commemorating the historical implications of the site. “We have drones in house,” said Lombardi, “we’d be glad to do some aerial photos, things of that nature. I’m not opposed to a sign if someone wanted to provide the sign for us, we would certainly try to incorporate that in our landscape because it is some neat history.” Arvada Mayor Marc Williams SEE HOMESTEAD, P7

Frank McQuiston’s headstone in the Arvada Cemetery.

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1886 and 1892. After suffering from ill health for a number of years, Frank took his own life in 1895, shooting himself in head at the homestead’s barn. Mary Jane continued to live on the property for a number of years after Frank’s passing. She passed away in 1919. “Newer Arvadans, who live on the west side,” said Young, “are hungry for the history of the area. Unfortunately, so many of the structures and evidence of this once-thriving Colorado Gold Rush community have disappeared due to new developments, leaving little evidence of Ralston Crossing.”

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Ralston Crossing Homestead Francis J. “Frank” McQuiston was born in Pennsylvania in 1827, where he would grow up to run a furniture store in the town of Erie. McQuiston married his wife Mary Jane Haslip around 1851, and moved with Haslip to Mankato, Minnesota by 1860. The McQuiston’s adopted three relatives, all girls – a common practice of the time period. Frank made his first visit to Colorado in 1859, likely in order to profit off the Centennial State’s budding gold rush. At that time, he still maintained a permanent homestead with Mary Jane in Mankato. “In the gold rush,” said Young, “folks would come out here in the spring and then when they felt the weather getting cooler and fall coming on, they’d go home because

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recommended that Lombardi and Young work together on setting up a historical marker. “I would suggest you work with Ms. Young and the historical society,” said Williams to Lombardi.

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which we have any authentic knowledge was brought to the county in 1864,” wrote R.H. Rhodes, an active member of the Colorado Bee-Keepers Association in ‘Something About the Bee Industry in Colorado.’ Frank became active in the Ralston Crossing and broader Jefferson County community, farming and investing in mining as means of income while later serving as Ralston Crossing’s postmaster from 1868 to 1870. He was elected to the post of District 1 Commissioner for Jefferson County in 1885, serving two consecutive three-year terms between

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they had no clue what they were going to run into during winter.” In 1863, the McQuiston’s packed up their Mankato homestead and set off across the plains to make a permanent life in Colorado. Along the way, they stopped in Iowa, where Frank purchased a gum log stocked with a colony of honeybees for $4. The McQuiston’s covered wagon – complete with the honeybee colony – arrived in Colorado in 1864 and acquired a 160-acre parcel of land in what was then Ralston Crossing on a Homestead Act grant. The McQuiston’s homestead is located near the present-day intersection of Indiana Street and West 65th Avenue in Arvada. Frank began cultivating honey from his bees and selling the product in Central City for $1 per pound. According to the booklet ‘Something About the Bee Industry in Colorado,’ published in 1902, Frank’s colony of honeybees may have been the first of its kind in the state. While Colorado is home to over 950 species of native bees, honeybees are not among them, according to the University of Colorado’s Museum of Natural History website. “The first colony of bees of

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WINNERS Taste of Arvada has a competitive side to it, as all attendees are given a ballot to vote on which vendor(s) outpaced the rest in a variety of categories. The 2021 Taste of Arvada Winners are:

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said Geerdes. “Obviously, we haven’t been able to get together and celebrate for quite a bit, so it’s really special this year to get great people to celebrate what makes Arvada amazing. And it’s the restaurants, the bars, the wine, all the amazing things that we are able to offer from local businesses, nonprofits and artisans.” Darla Peterson has volunteered at Taste for five years and said she continues to support the event because of how it brings the community together. “It’s exciting to see the people here every year,” said Peterson. “It just exciting to see the community come together. Arvada is a very strong community and I think that this event brings people a little bit closer together, (allows them) to be in a safe environment and feel good. You’re seeing one another for maybe the first time in a year.” Jamie Poeling owns Dream Dinners, a service that provides ingredients for easy-to-prepare meals that can be made in about 20 minutes. Poeling started Dream Dinners in 2002 and moved her business to Arvada shortly before the Coronavirus pandemic hit. She said the Chamber has helped her keep Dream Dinners afloat throughout the pandemic. “I’m really actively involved in the chamber, so Samantha (Geerdes) invited me,” said Poeling. “They’ve just been so supportive through COVID. We’re just trying to get

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our name out, and this is how we get our name out. Last year, there wasn’t any of this.” Geerdes added that the laid-back atmosphere of the event seemed especially needed with all Arvada has gone through in the past year. “Arvada is an amazing community that supports each other and is here for each other,” said Geerdes. “And when things get tough, they’re here for each other, but we also want to be there and celebrate together that we’re getting through this pandemic and getting through the hard things. Here, you can just come out for a night with your friends, enjoy some music, some food and drinks and just celebrate the fact that we get to live in this amazing place.”

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Pro-gun rally at Lakewood park Jeffco Sheriff vows not to enforce park rules against concealed carry BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An online flyer calling for “patriots interested in preserving their Second Amendment birthright,” to congregate at Lakewood’s Addenbrooke Park, July 21, turned out to be a mostly low-key affair. One large, silver pickup truck, American flag decals on the side, was the only indication you were in the right place. Light rain with dark skies threatening a downpour at any moment may have dampened turnout. Fly-fishers, unbothered by the weather, practiced their casting on the grass nearby as a small group of around 20 people gathered to voice disagreement with a Foothills Parks and Recreation District (FHPRD) rule under discussion, that would prohibit concealed carry at any of its facilities. Senate Bill 21-256, co-sponsored by Sen. Jessie Danielson (CO-20) and recently signed into law by Governor Jared Polis, gives more regulatory authority over firearms to local governments. It allows entities like FHPRD to enact ordinances, laws or rules that regulate the sale, purchase, transfer or possession of firearms in ways that are not less restrictive than

state law. No weapons of any kind could be seen at Addenbrooke Park (open carry is already prohibited in City of Lakewood parks). And only occasional, verbal potshots at liberals, Democrats and the media were fired. One woman in attendance said a ban on concealed carry in Jeffco parks was a slippery slope to Nazi-ism. The crowd — mostly in the 60-something age range — listened attentively as Jeffco Sheriff Jeff Schrader gave his thoughts on the discussed rule, explaining his belief that it wasn’t enforceable by his office. “We don’t have any role in investigating Special District rules,” he said. Schrader said park rules are a civil matter that should be left to park districts or municipalities to enforce. He also voiced his concern that if there was an over-reaction to the proposed rule, lawmakers might come back next year and attempt to make it a crime instead of just a civil infraction. Regardless, he likened the FHPRD situation to the state’s 2013 ban on high-capacity magazines, saying that it wouldn’t be a priority for his department. “I don’t make the law. You don’t want the sheriff to make the law. You just want the sheriff to enforce the law. But I have the ability to prioritize the resources that I have,” he said. “Those laws (magazine capacity) don’t have priority.” Schrader went on to clarify that if a crime is committed, every aspect of it is thoroughly investigated and

if a banned high-capacity magazine was used, that fact would be included in the report. But he said, at that point, magazine capacity of the weapon used wouldn’t be as big of a concern as other aspects of the crime. His analogy was to stress that if a crime were committed on an FHPRD property, the fact that it was a concealed weapon would not be the main concern. Tina Francone, former appointed District 3 Commissioner, also spoke at the meeting. She said discussion of the rule should be a wake-up call for Jeffco residents, telling those in attendance to pay close attention to local levels of government and encouraging them to let their voices be heard in future FHPRD meetings. “The bottom line is, do you want your tax dollars being spent in this way for a problem that’s non-existent,” she said. Francone also said, in her opinion, the rules would be completely unenforceable because it would be impossible to put fences around parks to search visitors for concealed weapon. Ronald Hopp, FHPRD Executive Director, said there’s no discussion of fencing properties — signs would be used to inform visitors if the rule was implemented. He said when the District’s board was made aware that SB 21-256 had been enacted, allowing Special Districts to prohibit concealed carry, they talked about considering a rule change but haven’t come to a position yet. “It’s a discussion and consider-

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Parasol Patrol shields churchgoers from homophobic picket LGBTQ+ advocacy group protects Arvada United Methodist Church from harassment BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Members of the Arvada United Methodist Church congregation attended services and enjoyed an ice cream social in the Church’s courtyard on July 25, just as they might on any given Sunday. To many churchgoers, the only thing that may have appeared out of the ordinary was the influx of cars in the parking lot. The extra traffic can be attributed to the presence of the Parasol Patrol, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group whose mission is to shield members of the community and children from hateful protests. When the group became aware that the Westboro Baptist Church, longtime peddlers of homophobia and transphobia, had plans to picket AUMC, the group mobilized. “We’ve stood up to Westboro many times,” said Pasha Eve, co-founder of Parasol Patrol. “We use umbrellas to shield kids from seeing sign that they bring. The highest compliment we can get from a parent is when they say, `Our kids didn’t even know protesters were there at all.’ That means we’re doing our job.” By Eve’s standard, Sunday’s Parasol Patrol assembly was a success, as over 150 people assembled with umbrellas to shield AUMC churchgoers from Westboro’s picket, which was made up of 12 people, many of which were descendents of WBC founder Fred Phelps. Ginny Dunkelberger, who has been going to church at AUMC for 10 years, said the Parasol Patrol’s buffer was effective. “You couldn’t even see the protesters,” said Dunkelberger. Eve added that Parasol Patrol are not counter protesters, as they do not engage with protesters whenever they attend pickets. Welcoming all AUMC is a reconciling congregation, meaning the church accepts members of the LGBTQ+ commu-

The Parasol Patrol shielding AUMC churchgoers from the protest.

nity into its ranks, even hosting a Pride Month celebration in June. Members of the church said that AUMC’s stance on LGBTQ+ inclusivity was a key factor in their joining the congregation. “People need to know that there’s a safe place,” Tammy Box, who has been attending church at AUMC for 10 years, “that there are people that love them and live out the example of Christ. The religious community is not all hate or `love the sinner, hate the sin.’ That’s not the message. It’s `love everyone and love them where they are.’ We’re so much better together.” Ben Rowe, who has been a member of AUMC’s congregation since 2014, said that he has been a part of the reconciling congregation movement for years and wanted to find a church community that welcomed all. “To me it’s crucial,” Rowe said of LGBTQ+ inclusivity. “When we were looking for a church, we wanted to be sure to find a church that would welcome LGBTQIA people. It’s been wonderful. It’s been great to see gay and lesbian couples be a part of the service, whether in the choir, ushering, or reading scripture. That’s the interesting thing about it, once it’s no longer important, then you focus on who the people are.” Members of the Westboro Baptist Church have long espoused their hatred of the LGBTQ+ community,

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Parasol Patrol co-founders Pasha Eve and Eli Bazan at the group’s July 25 gathering outside the Arvada United Methodist Church.

rising to prominence in 1998 by protesting the funeral of Matthew Shepherd, a gay student at the University of Wyoming who was killed in a hate crime. WBC is recognized as one of the “most obnoxious and rabid hate groups” in the country by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group stated that they came to Arvada to protest AUMC’s inclusion of LGBTQ+ people and warn the community that this inclusivity was triggering “the hand of God,” writing that “God sent the shooter to Arvada,” in a July 17 press release. WBC’s press release also stated that they would be picketing the Agape Life Church and the Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church, both in Arvada. Eve said Parasol Patrol reached out to both churches and did not hear back from Agape and were asked not to attend WBC’s picket at St. Anne’s. “God is punishing this world for its refusal to obey,” said Karl Hockenbarger, a member of WBC’s picket. “This city, like many 100% of the other cities in this country, are adopting homosexuality as normal, as the dominant means of

social intercourse (sic). One of your own being killed in that shooting is God’s hand saying, `Why aren’t you repenting?’” House District 27 Representative Brianna Titone attended Parasol Patrol’s gathering and condemned WBC’s stated motivation for picketing AUMC. “It’s a ridiculous argument that they’re just trying to capitalize on,” said Titone, “and trying to make people fearful that `if you accept LGBT people you’re going to have a shooting’ and that’s a really horrible sentiment to try to say to someone, to make people feel afraid that something completely unrelated is going to affect their community because of accepting a group of people. It’s laughable, it’s insulting.” Arvada City Councilmember Lauren Simpson echoed Titone’s sentiment, stating that the large number of attendees for the Parasol Patrol gathering show that Arvada is a welcoming community. Simpson wore a shirt commemorating fallen Arvada Police Officer Gordon Beesley emblazoned with the Olde Town SEE PROTEST, P16

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Trapped in the platitude escalation cycle

ome of you might remember radio broadcaster Paul Harvey. He always ended his daily program with two words. “Good day.” Hippies turned QUIET that into “Have a DESPERATION nice day.” Then “Have a good day” came along. Then “Have a good rest of the day.” And now, as I live and breathe, “Have a great rest Craig Marshall of the day” was Smith wished upon me at a hardware store by a young woman who said the same thing to the customer ahead of me and the one that followed me. I felt special knowing she had composed that thought just for the three of us. Whatever happened to “Thank you”?

“Have a great rest of the day,” if examined, broken down, analyzed, borders on a command and practically chokes on its own hyperbole. Waiting around the bend is “Have a mind-blowing rest of the day,” and “Have an out-of-this-world rest of the day.” I thought about asking the young woman if she was referring to my afternoon nap, but decided she wouldn’t get it. In other words, my “rest” of the day. We do like to exaggerate, don’t we? For a while, I was receiving emails from someone who ended every sentence with at least three exclamation marks. When I informed her that I couldn’t take it any longer, well, she replied with three words and thirty exclamation marks. The recent All-Star baseball game in Denver was a bore, but the hoopla that went on before, during and after it made up for a sport that, sadly, has become a stranger to me.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote for Lisa Smith Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend! Just wanted to write you a quick note to share why I’m voting for Lisa Smith. Lisa is one of the most helpful, honest, and humble people I’ve ever met. When I launched my coffee business she was quick to introduce herself at an Arvada Chamber Meeting, and even quicker to introduce me to local business owners and friends. On top of being a wonderful community connector, Lisa has a passion for people, serving her community, and fostering dogs too. We light heartedly named her house dog manor, as she is always taking in local pets that need a home, and sometimes one or two even joins her family. The greatest reason I’m voting for Lisa is her heart, as I know it takes character and fortitude to represent a constituency, and I know she has both in spades. Chris Owen, Arvada Two for Griffith My husband and I are in the process of moving to Arvada in the not-too-distant future. We are very excited about living in this wonderfully beautiful and diverse city. We’ve enjoyed Olde Town, many of the parks, and activities that are available. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention an event we attended rather spontaneously recently. It was the campaign kick-off party for Mike Griffith who is running for Arvada City Council this year. It was such a pleasure and truly a fully American patriotic filled afternoon with kids, dogs, neighbors, ice cream and BBQ. We were touched by how authentiSEE LETTERS, P13

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It’s all home runs and strikeouts. The Dodgers hit eight home runs in a game against the Diamondbacks. That’s Little League stuff. Subtlety is a lost art. Art is a lost art. Look for the grand opening of Meow Wolf in downtown Denver. It’s “interactive art for all ages.” We used to call those “fun houses” at the circus. Interactive means the art doesn’t just stay there on the wall and mind its own business like a Picasso or a Rembrandt. It jumps around or jumps at you and makes your head spin. Just what I’m looking for. Let’s get back to “Have a great rest of the day.” I’d settled for ten great minutes. Modern life doesn’t allow (me) to have up to twelve hours that are unbroken by an interruption, annoyance, nuisance or exasperation. Ten days after the Fourth, some of my beloved neighbors were still shooting off fireworks.

Maybe if I were in a home with Harry next to a lake with the regional birds filling the air with song, I might have a great rest of the day. But here in the trenches it’s a project just getting to that hardware store and back without witnessing a near accident or being involved in one. As I have said before, there’s a major intersection near me where you can always pick up some spare automobile parts. Henry David Thoreau spent two years, two months, and two days at Walden Pond in a 15-by-10-foot cabin he built for himself. Good for him. But he was eaten up by mosquitoes and was constipated half the time. Harry just walked into the office with a familiar look on his face. It’s time for our rest of the day. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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verything you need to know for life can be found in Star Trek. If you’re smart enough to listen. For instance, one lesson I learned from Chief Engineer Montgomery HITTING Scott “Fool me once, shame on HOME you; fool me twice, shame on me.” There’s a chance he got it from somewhere else, but in my mind, it will always have come from him. To illustrate: two weeks ago, our refrigerator died. Great timing, right? Middle of July… who really needs to keep their food cold? So, off we go, my wife and I, hunting for a new refrigeraMichael Alcorn tor. Of course, the first stop was Amazon, but… That would have taken too long. It’s not like they have a distribution warehouse right in our back yard. So to the stores we go. (which, for me, is a lot like yellow alert), and we end up finding a decent deal on a great new refrigerator at a big box store which shall remain nameless, but we will refer to as Store B. Bad news, the fridge is not in stock; good news, the warehouse up in Wyoming has one in stock… … and it can be delivered in 8 days. At this point, I need to back up. Five years ago, when we bought the refrigerator that pooped out on us, we actually bought several kitchen appliances all at the same time, from two different stores. Both stores promised us delivery on our timeline. The scheduled day of delivery arrived and, in perfect Colorado form, it was snowing that morning. Early in the morning, we get a phone call from Store B, telling us that condi-

tions are too bad out and we won’t get delivery as promised that day, that day being the day before a holiday in which we were planning to use their appliance. And, to make matters worse (for Store B, that is), literally while we’re on the phone being informed that conditions made delivery impossible, a big old truck from Store A arrives with their share of our brand new appliances. In other words, our experience to this point with Store B’s delivery service has been … unfortunate. So you’re going to have to imagine my surprise when we got a call from Store B on the morning of our scheduled refrigerator delivery, telling us that the refrigerator was not in town and would not be delivered today. I guess it shouldn’t have been a surprise, given our history, but in retrospect, shame on me. In case you’re wondering why we didn’t just go with Store A to replace the refrigerator, well … The refrigerator was the second of the three appliances we bought from Store A that have died on us in the short five years since we purchased them. I know the supply chain is what it is right now, and I know that there are any number of reasons beyond the control of the people who promise things that could influence the successful delivery of a new large appliance. But, seriously, Store B has a worse batting average with us right now than the Rockies do with runners in scoring position on the road. The point? If you have a company that delivers on its promises, stick with them; if you have a

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ummer is upon us, and people are heading outside to enjoy the warmer weather, especially now that approximately 140 million have been fully vaccinated in the United States and are eagerly looking forward to reconnecting with friends and family. GUEST Unfortunately, COLUMN higher temperatures and outdoor activities bring additional health challenges and people of all ages — and especially adults aged 65 or older — risk dehydration, overexpo- Dr. Todd Wisser sure to sun, risk of drowning and other potential seasonal dangers. Here are some general summer safety tips to keep in mind as we head into summer:

general rule of thumb is to drink enough non-alcoholic fluids each hour to maintain normal color and output of urine. Heavy sweating depletes your body of salt and minerals, however, do not take salt tablets unless directed by your doctor.

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cally motivated Michael was when he spoke. He talked about things that any citizen would support, plus he is professionally educated in of the many things that a good city representative should know. And he’s so easy to talk to and interested in hearing from others. We will definitely be supporting Mike in the next City Council Election, and we invite others to meet him and hear how he can be a huge asset to our council. We look forward to meeting many of you when we move to Arvada. Marilyn DuVon, Evergreen Trash change in right direction I applaud Arvada’s decision to try to cut down on the trash haulers in the area. We are definitely in a transition time of getting the kinks worked out, but I know in the long run, it will be beneficial to all.

Protecting your skin from the sun Most types of skin cancer are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet rays that can damage your skin cells. It’s important to remember that UV rays can also reach you on cloudy days and tend to be the strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daylight Saving Time. They can also reflect off sand, water, snow and other surfaces. The UV forecast is a good way to prepare yourself for how strong UV rays will be in your area. If the UV index is three or higher in your area, you should take steps to protect your skin from the sun. Some of the ways to protect your skin from the sun include: · Staying in the shade. Stay under an umbrella, tree or other shady shelter. Even though you are in the shade, your best bet to protect your skin in the sun is to wear

Coming from living in California, where recycling was mandatory and there was only one provider, I know it can work. However, I don’t feel the program here is robust enough. There is no option for yard waste. For those of us with large yards, doing any kind of tree trimming or bush whacking is going to fill up our trash bins quickly. And while we compost the majority of material we cut, it is impossible to get it all. Having a yard waste bin that is picked up and mulched or composted by the city would be awesome. That way the reusable material wouldn’t just go to the landfill. If you want to see what is possible, check out what places like the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and see all the programs they have in Monterey, California. I would love to see Arvada become an exemplary city for others in Colorado to follow. We need to start thinking and acting with “seven generations” in mind! Marisa Marinac, Arvada

sunscreen or protective clothing when you are outside. · Wearing protective clothing and/or a hat and sunglasses. When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and skirts that can provide protection from UV rays. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric provide the best protection. Wearing a hat that has a wide brim all the way around and can shade your face, ears, and the back of your neck offers the most protection. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas works the best to provide shade from UV rays. Finally, sunglasses can protect your eyes from UV rays as well as the tender skin around the eyes. · Applying sunscreen: Applying a thick layer of broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays is important before you go outside or expose your skin in the sun. The Food and Drug Administration does not recommend sunscreen for babies who are six months or younger. It is recommended to use a broadspectrum sunscreen with at least 15 SPF or higher. Make sure to check your sunscreen’s expiration date as shelf life diminishes when

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Mary Margaret Beasley 8/23/1927 - 2/22/2021

Mary Margaret Beasley, Arvada, passed away on Feb 22, 2021 in Wheat Ridge. Mary was born Aug 23, 1927 in Longmont to Dr. William and Eva Cunningham. Mary married Howard Keith Beasley on Sept 22, 1945. During their sixty-eight year marriage they lived in Calif., Nevada, and Washington, returning to Colorado to Arvada in 1961. As a teenager, Mary’s favorite job was singing with Joe Cook’s Orchestra. She was a homemaker and also worked as a teacher’s aide, for Stacy’s Hallmark, and for Avon for 20 years. Mary loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed traveling, shopping, sewing, knitting,

and singing. She was a member of ‘The Andrew Sisters’ like group that performed at church functions and around the area. Mary was a member of Arvada United Methodist Church for 50+ years, of Esther Circle, and sang in the church choir for 45 years. Mary is survived and sorely missed by her four children: Laura, Sherry (John), Gaile (John), and Rick; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; her 99 year old sister-in-law, Betty, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:00AM at Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St.

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Alice Lorena Flick passed into heaven on Friday, June 25, 2021, in Hayward, CA. She was 92 years old. She was a long-time resident of Arvada, CO, where she had her own practice as an enrolled tax agent.

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Game offers fun in the outdoors — or indoors BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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hether it’s quality time with the family, date night or visiting with friends, miniature golf is flexible enough to fit any framework. Players described how miniature golf can be as casual or as competitive as they want. They can play it outside or inside, depending on the course. Miniature golf is affordable and low-stress, while also serving as a good test of control and problem-solving, they explained. “The short game matters,” said Corey Whitlock, assistant manager at Adventure Golf & Raceway in Westminster. “It seems simple, but each hole is a different challenge. ... There’s nothing better than getting a hole in one.” Plus, it only takes about 45 minutes to an hour to play a course, which is the perfect amount of time for young children, as it’s not too long or too short, said Centennial resident Liz Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick and her three children were visiting Colorado Journey Miniature Golf at Cornerstone Park in Englewood, which they visit it multiple times a year. They appreciate its creative designs, with 9-year-old Jameson saying that he likes how most of the holes are easy. Keagan Patrick, who works at Spooky Mini Golf inside Colorado Mills mall in Lakewood, said he grew up playing with his family, and now plays rounds with friends. Like Whitlock, he appreciates how the basic concept is simple, but the holes are ultimately trickier than they look. Sometimes, the course is literally filled with surprises. Littleton residents James and Melesse Sanders, 12 and 14, described how they enjoyed the fire effects and water effects while playing at Adventure Golf for the first time with their grandma. It was a good mix of exciting and relaxing,

Littleton’s James Sanders, 12, hits a golf ball while playing at Westminster’s Adventure Golf & Raceway on July 15. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

said the children and their grandmother, Connie “Nana” Porter of Littleton. Most importantly, though, it’s a good way to spend time together as a family, Littleton resident Jessica Berg said while playing with her loved ones at Colorado Journey. Playing the course Local miniature golf courses also have creative themes and obstacles, golfers said, whether they’re based in history, horror, fantasy or adventure. Berg commented how she appreciates the Colorado history theme at Colorado Journey. The two 18-hole courses feature Colorado landmarks at each hole, such as a standing structure

of the Cripple Creek Mine that golfers can hit their balls through to potentially get a hole in one. Spooky Mini Golf, which is across the street from the movie theater at Colorado Mills, has a very different vibe. The indoor course features glow-in-the-dark golf balls and a variety of scary decorations and animatronics, which Patrick said might be a little much for very young children. However, brave golfers will enjoy putting around ghosts, ghouls, dragons, giant spiders and other frights. “We have had a lot of people come in just to SEE MINIGOLF, P15

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or a lot of children, books about magical worlds and bigger than life adventures are the best way to spend their time. But when she was young, Dr. Nicki Gonzales immersed herself in the chronicles of history. And as the newly announced Colorado State Historian, that passion has clearly served her well. “History books are what got me hooked. I always tell my students, you don’t have to watch Netflix if you study American history,” she said. “I was interested in times like World War II, but I was always more interested in stories about places I lived and people I knew.” Gonzales, who is currently a professor of history and vice provost for diversity and inclusion at Regis University, begins her one-year term in her new role on Colorado Day, Saturday, Aug. 1. She’s taking over for historian and author Dr. Duane Vandenbusche.

According to provided information, Gonzales is the first Latino person to be the state’s historian (a position established in 1924). “Colorado’s State Historian has been part of a five-person council since 2018, when History Colorado established the State Historian’s Council to amplify different perspectives and to reinforce the collective foundation of history and storytelling,” that information explained. The council rotates its leadership position every year on Colorado Day. Gonzales’ specialty is Chicano history and Southwest social and political movements, as well as the experiences of Chicano Vietnam veterans. A key topic Gonzales wants to promote during her time as Colorado State Historian is young people getting interested in history, particularly in the state’s history. She credits her teachers as a crucial component in the development of her own historical passions and wants children to work intergenerationally with

family members to see the personal side of the field. She is also particularly interested in sharing the stories that directly affect the world we’re all living in currently. “I’ve been working on the histories of underrepresented people in the community and that’s something I’d like to focus on in the coming year,” she said. “I’m also working on an exhibition about the Sand Creek Massacre with tribespeople and History Colorado.” With the recent pushes toward more accurate historical records and studies, Gonzales said its now cool to study the past. And she wants to take all the current interests and use it to make a better future. “People love to read about the migrants who came west and the gold rush, but I’d like people to dive more into racial history in the state - Indigenous history, Latino hisSEE READER, P15

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get pictures with it,” Patrick said of the decorations. He said Spooky Mini Golf’s ownership is opening a second location in FlatIron Crossing mall in Broomfield, which will be much larger and be galaxy-themed. Along with go-karts and a maze, Adventure Golf has three 18-hole courses — Lost Continent, Buccaneer Bay and Adventure Cove. According to Whitlock, Lost Continent is the fan favorite, thanks in part to its island-themed fire and water effects. Meanwhile, Buccaneer Bay is probably the most challenging course of the three, he said, with a pirate theme to the décor and obstacles. Then, Adventure Cove is storybook-themed and has something for all ages, he said. Plus, there are about five other courses in Denver and the surrounding area that have unique themes and obstacles to explore as well, such as the pendulums and windmill at Putter’s Pride near Lakewood and Centennial’s scary Monster Mini Golf. Adjusting to the obstacles Last summer, when Colorado’s initial COVID-19 restrictions were rolling back, miniature golf was among the few night-out activities that were open. Considering that many courses are outdoors and groups could social-distance between holes, many took advantage. Jeremy Kopischke, special facilities coordinator for South Suburban Parks and Recreation, which operates Colorado Journey, said the miniature golf course experienced an increase in non-resident use last year. Whitlock said Adventure Golf had a different dynamic last year, simply because of

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tory and Chinese history,” she said. “Once we know our past, it’s easier to have difficult conversations. And as a society, we need to have those conversations.” For more information, visit www. historycolorado.org/state-historians-council. Get a Taste of the West at Colorado Mills The best thing about food festivals is the opportunity to sample the offerings of fantastic restaurants or chefs all in one place. That’s exactly what attendees at the West Metro Chamber’s annual Taste of the West will be treated to from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5. Held at the Colorado Mills’ parking deck, 14500 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. In addition to food and drinks from places like 240 Union and Clear Fork Cider, there will also be a business expo featuring local organizations like Colorado Arts Productions and Developmental Disabilities Resource Center. Get all the details at www.westmetrochamber.org/events/taste-west/. Annual Boutique Week features some of Denver’s best For the third year, Denver Boutique Week is here to highlight some of the best locally-owned black businesses in the city. The event runs from Friday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 6, and features a curat-

Jameson Kirkpatrick, 9, lines up a shot on July 14 while playing along the Pack Mule Draw course at Englewood’s Colorado Journey Miniature Golf.

the capacity restrictions. However, it also saw the range of customers it could have and now is starting to see with the capacity restrictions lifted. “People drove 30 or 40 minutes to get out of the house and play as a family,” Whitlock said of last summer. Now, Colorado Journey has been busier than ever this summer, with a steady stream of guests and bookings for large groups and birthday parties, Kopischke said. Whitlock said he and his colleagues at Adventure Golf are likewise thankful to be getting back to the norm, adding that it was very rewarding to see that the demand for miniature golf would always be there.

ed list of participating businesses, including both online and brick and mortar businesses like Yarn Shoppe Denver, Vintage Handbags Denver, Shop at Matter and TNicoleB Collections. Many of businesses will have special discounts and promotions going during the week. And in the process, participating shoppers can get a boutique week t-shirt, an event postcard and gift card drawing entry for several of the businesses. For more information on the event, visit https://denverboutiqueweek.com/. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Red Rocks When you listen to music, do you notice the lyrics or the music first? Whatever your answer is, Alabama’s Jason Isbell has something to move you. Isbell’s sound is blend of folk, rock and blues that was perfected with the Drive-By Truckers, one of this century’s great touring bands. And his pen can make you stop in your tracks with a simple turn of phrase. Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit, will be joined by another songwriting legend, Lucinda Williams, for a show at Red Rocks Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1. This will be a showcase of some top-tiper wordsmiths — don’t miss it by getting tickets at www.redrocksonline.com Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

James and Melesse Sanders, 12 and 14, respectively, face down the 18th hole of the Lost Continent course at Westminster’s Adventure PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Golf & Raceway on July 15.

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water tower and the words “Look for the good in every day.” “It is so incredibly important that we stand up and show these people what this community is really about,” said Simpson. “We are about love, we are about tolerance, we are about inclusivity here. The reason they’re here is what happened in Olde Town on June 21. I’m wearing this shirt to honor Gordon Beesley, who always looked for the good in people. Today, you guys are the good.” However, the WBC may have chosen to picket AUMC for more convenient reasons. Isaiah Phelps-Roper said that the group was in the area on vacation, and Jonah Phelps-Roper confirmed that WBC finds a church to protest every time they go on vacation. “We’re here simultaneously as a break, as a vacation,” said Isaiah. “But we have an obligation to warn our neighbors that their sins are taking them to Hell. So, we want to serve God in everything we do, so even when we go on a trip that’s for rest and relaxation, we make a point to make a stop in the area to preach the word of God.” “We do this every time,” said Jonah. “If we go on vacation, there is a picket.” ‘Doing something right’ For their part, members of AUMC’s community said that the fact that a group as hateful as the WBC would come to picket their LGBTQ+ inclu-

Members of the Parasol Patrol cool down after the protest with ice cream provided by Sweet Cow in partnership with AUMC. PHOTOS BY RYAN DUNN

sion means that they’re on the right track. “It means that we’re doing something right,” said Dr. Amy Gearhart, AUMC’s lead pastor, “that we’re living in our witness and mission to be an inclusive congregation. We believe that it’s rooted in baptism, it’s rooted in the way we understand God’s grace for all people. “It’s great to have allies in the community,” Gearhart said of the Parasol Patrol, “that share our mission and our vision, and several of our congregation have been a part of their efforts.” Ginny Dunkelberger said the church community is enhanced by its LGBTQ+ members. “I think we’re better together,” said Dunkelberger. “It sounds like a cliché, but it’s not. We gain from diversity. We all learn from each other how to love better and be better people.”

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Dennis Walker gives a speech before the opening pitch of Westminster Little League’s 2021 Challenger Program.

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It’s opening day. The grass is freshly cut, the concession stands open, the base paths laid out in chalk — Tepper Field is ready for Opening Day. In a few moments, uniforms will be handed out, the national anthem will play, and players will take their place on the field; some of them in wheelchairs, others accompanied by aids — all giddy with excitement. July 21 marked the inaugural Opening Day for Westminster Little League’s Challenger Program; a nationwide initiative that began in 1989 as a way to provide individuals with physical and intellectual challenges a way to participate in Little League. The program includes a Little

League Challenger Program for players ages four to 22 and a Senior Challenger Program for players 15 and up. There are three Challenger Programs in Colorado; one hosted by Boulder Little League, one run by Northern Lights Little League in Thornton and Westminster Little League’s. Westminster Little League President Mark Pigg said that this is his first time running the Challenger Program, stating that his league took the program over from North Denver Little League. Pigg added that the program was slated to begin in the summer of 2020, but it - along with all other Westminster Little League activities — was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We just decided to take it over from (North Denver),” said Pigg, “and so, we’re actually running it for the first time this year. We were supposed to run it last year, but everything got cancelled. We’re pretty encourage about how it’s going so far. We’ve got about 20 kids registered so far. Every kid is always safe, and every kid gets to hit. It’s really good to see those kids out there.”

Leveling the playing field The Challenger Program convenes every Saturday until the end of August, hosting weekly games that typically see two teams cycle through their batting order twice. The program is free of charge to players and their families, with everything from uniforms to equipment covered by the League. Dennis Walker, a long time Little League administrator, served as Westy’s president and the district administrator before retiring. After he gave up from his administrative duties, Walker made the decision to start the United Rentals Little League Challenger Baseball Tournament, an annual golf tournament at Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course that benefits the Challenger Program. “When I left Little League,” said Walker, “I made the decision that these kids are the ones that really need support. So, I decided to create a golf tournament, the proceeds of which only benefit the Challenger Kids. Now, we’ve been doing it for over 20 years and all the money raised goes to this program. “This year, we sold out faster

than we ever have,” Walker continued. “We’ll raise somewhere around $15,000 or more. The money won’t be due this year, it will now go to the kids next year. So, I’ll tell Angie (Kogovsek) `Do not worry — and I want the parents to know, do not worry, because the tournament is sold out and we’re guaranteed the money that your league will be able to continue next year.’ So, we’re always one year in advance.” This year’s tournament will be Aug. 18. Walker made a speech to the players and their families on Opening Day, announcing that the Challenger Program had secured the funding to continue next year. He added that the physical and mental challenges the Challenger players deal with makes the fundraising all the more important. “Some of these people are very poor,” said Walker. “I can’t even imagine the medical bills they have. Some of them don’t get to go out to eat, so if we have a barbecue here, they can bring the whole family. Making sure they’re getting taken care of, that’s the SEE BASEBALL, P18

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bottom line.” While the funding for the Challenger Program is provided by the golf tournament, the operations of the program are handled by volunteers. Angie Kogovsek’s son was a Westy Little League player growing up, but once he graduated from the program, she felt compelled to help out on the administrative side. “I made phone calls,” said Kogovsek, “trying to get the word out. We’re hoping the word will spread and we’ll get more players to enroll. A lot of the families are really helpful and really involved.” Another volunteer, Brian Kite, said that he was glad Tepper Field now has the accessibility to host the Challenger Program. “It allows everyone to have the experience that every kid should have,” said Kite. “We thought about doing this in years past, but with our facilities, we didn’t quite have the accessibility that we have now.” Pigg echoed Kite’s sentiment, stating that the Challenger Program offers accessibility to a common youth pastime. “It gives them a bit of normalcy,” Pigg said, “to actually get out on

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Buddies The Challenger Program also has a place for Westy’s regular season players. Little League participants are invited to help out the Challenger players as buddies, helping them field balls, run the bases, and sometimes swing a bat. “Challenger encourages the use of player buddies,” said Pigg, “What a player’s buddy will do is assist one of the Challenger players to pick up the ball, or maybe if a kid’s in a wheelchair, the buddy will push the wheelchair around the bases. That gives parents a chance to just sit in the bleachers and watch their kids instead of having to be with them all the time.” One player had his brother as a buddy on Opening Day, helping him to navigate the base paths and stay alert in the outfield. Other Little League buddies helped shag balls and direct baserunners. All the while, parents were able to sit back and watch their kids take part in America’s Pastime.

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activity. Pool toys that are filled with air or foam, such as noodles or inner tubes, should not be used in lieu of a life jacket as they are not designed to keep swimmers safe. · Practice and learn CPR. When performed by bystanders during an accident, CPR has been shown to save lives and improve out-

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company, strive tirelessly to be a company famous for its reliability. You don’t want to end up in a Scottish proverb. On a different subject, my wife and I witnessed an auto accident the other day. Thankfully, nobody was injured, in spite of the ter-

comes in drowning victims. The sooner CPR is started, the better chance of improved outcomes. · Have a mobile phone on hand to call for help in case of an emergency. · Use a buddy system and supervise when in or around water. Swimming with a friend, or having a responsible adult watch young children are great ways to supervise water activity and reduce the risk of drowning. It’s important to find water sites that have a lifeguard present when pos-

sible. · Avoid drinking alcohol before swimming, boating or engaging in other water activities and do not consume alcohol while supervising children. · Be aware of and adhere to posted signage on warnings and beach closures due to dangerous conditions. · Prepare for weather. Strong winds and thunderstorms can be very dangerous when in or around water. Always prepare by knowing local weather conditions and

forecasts before boating or swimming. If you are outside, watch for dangerous waves, or signs of rip currents by looking for choppy, foamy waves. Free yourself of a current and swim toward shore. Taking the necessary precautions to stay safe this summer will not only help protect you and your family but allow for some welldeserved R&R.

rifying sound of two cars trying to occupy the same space at high rates of speed. But the reason I’m writing this is because within seconds there were three people out of their cars checking on the two drivers, and fourth on her phone with emergency dispatch. Remember: in spite of your experiences on social media, there are still far more good people in the world — in Arvada — than not. Go Team!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Valkyrie’s Kiss,” a finalist in

the ScreenCraft Book Competition, is available now at mjalcorn.net. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

Dr. Todd Wisser of Evergreen is an internal medicine physician with New West Physicians in Evergreen.

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