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Jeffco paid for a report on school closure, then shelved it Four years later, the district faces the same challenges BY YESENIA ROBLES FOR CHALKBEAT COLORADO

Sept. 13. Arvada Manager of Mobility and Planning Innovation John Firouzi said that the idea for the pilot program came from a desire to increase connectivity to the G-line. “It started with the citizen’s Transportation Advisory Committee coming to City Council with a solution for first and last

When Jeffco leaders saved four out of five schools from closure in 2017, they knew they were just kicking the problem down the road.They said so at the time. They even paid an education consulting firm $170,000 to look at how other districts handle school closures and make recommendations, but the report was shelved and never acted on. It wasn’t presented to the school board or the community, and no policies changed. Instead, administrators worked on other priorities, even as enrollment continued to drop. This spring, Jeffco Public Schools closed another small school, Allendale Elementary, with little warning for parents and no board vote. At one meeting, parents and teachers who wanted to talk about their school were turned away. Another 28 Jeffco schools have enrollment below 200 students, a level that threatens their financial viability, and district leaders again are launching a conversation about what to do. It’s unclear if the previous work will be used or need to be updated. Steve Bell, Jeffco’s chief operating officer, points out that the district has different board members, a new superintendent, and even new administrators who all need to discuss the issue. “It’s incumbent upon us to draft and implement a certain set of criteria so we can address those things,” Bell said. “So that there is a very clear awareness both internally and externally in the district about how we do this.” Since the 2017 proposal to close five Jeffco schools, several things interrupted the work of planning for school closure, Bell said. When Bell and his team first hired MGT Consulting to do the outside review, they thought more school

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Children assemble in front of an Arvada Fire Protection District truck on National Night Out.

PHOTO BY LEILANI OSMUNDSON/CITY OF ARVADA

Arvada celebrates National Night Out 18 events bring police, first responders together with community BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Neighbors could be found barbecuing, enjoying music and

meeting with local first responders on Aug. 3 as part of Arvada’s celebration of National Night Out, an annual communitybuilding campaign that seeks to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. 2021 marks Arvada’s 15th year hosting National Night Out events, with 18 neighborhood gatherings held throughout the

city, according to Arvada Chief Communications Manager Ben Irwin. Police officers, first responders, city team members and elected officials paid visits to neighborhood gatherings throughout the evening. Irwin said that in light of recent tragedies that have occurred in Arvada, connecting with first SEE NIGHT OUT, P8

Council to vote on shared scooter and bike pilot program Pilot program up to council vote on Aug. 16 and would begin Sept. 13 BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Shared scooters and bikes might be coming to Arvada on a limited basis in the near future.

A pilot program proposed by the Transportation Committee will go to a City Council vote on Aug. 16 to determine if two vendors can begin offering micromobility services around the Arvada and Wheat Ridge G-line stops. If approved by Council, the proposed program would allow two approved companies to drop a predetermined number of devices in the designated service area surrounding the G-line on

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Miller to anti-mask crowd: Our schools have not been super-spreaders Jeffco School Board member speaks at mask mandate protest BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Susan Miller, the Jeffco School Board member most likely to be found on the other side of policy issues from her school board counterparts, took to the microphone Aug. 9, adding her voice to hundreds in the county protesting the school district’s mask mandate for children aged 3-11. In her speech to the crowd, she said the district should take the benefits of vaccination, ventilation and filtration into account to come to a more data-driven decision about mask wearing in schools. “This is what adults do,” she said. “We weigh all of the evidence to protect our children. We do not ask them to protect us.” In an interview after her speech, Miller made clear that she was speaking as a private citizen and not in an official capacity. She said in her opinion the district should be weighing the risk (of infection) unmasked students would face being in “healthy schools” for a certain number of hours each day. Referring to risk assessment

Susan Miller, Jeffco School Board member, speaks to a crowd protesting the district’s mask mandate for students ages 3-11.

Beth Parker, one of the leaders of Jeffco Unites: Kids First, speaks at a mask mandate protest in front of the Jeffco Schools’ administration building. Parker is on record for PHOTOS BY BOB WOOLEY being in favor of parental rights when it comes to masking in schools.

models that can be used to predict risk in a particular classroom, she said there are ways to mitigate transmission levels among students. “If we find that there are higher levels of carbon monoxide in a

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classroom — if it’s a choir room or a band room — where you have more aerosols being spread around due to the activity taking place, you’re going to be able to put HEPA filter machines in those rooms to better circulate your air,” she said. Asked if data she’s basing her opinions on was taking into consideration the higher transmission rates and lack of studentrelated data of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Miller said yes. She again said there are models to predict transmission rates for masked versus unmasked

individuals.She talked about the differences in effectiveness between different types of masks, saying “N-95 masks stop aerosols. Cute little cloth masks do not stop aerosols.” Miller said the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has suggested wearing a medical mask, but the masks most students are wearing aren’t sufficient to prevent aerosol transmission. “Your little one is wearing a superhero mask and that’s really cute, but is that going to stop them from having aerosols flying around the room?” She said she wants to know what the benefit of masking children is. In her opinion it’s trivial compared to learning losses masks contribute to. Miller pointed to a recent presentation given to school principals SEE PROTEST, P3

CORRECTION Due to reporter error, the Coorstek rezoning story in the July 30 edition of the Golden Transcript contained two errors. First, it misstated the location of the Coorstek complex, which is north of downtown Golden. Second, it misstated the nature of the building height limits Coorstek

is seeking to implement through a rezoning of the site. Coorstek is seeking to implement height limits ranging from 50 to 75 feet for nearly all of the site, as well as the ability to replace one existing 85-foot building with a new building of the same height.

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by Superintendent Tracy Dorland related to pandemic learning loss and the the low reading scores in the district as examples. “We already have 58% of our kids that are not on reading level in third grade,” Miller said. “The chances of them ever catching up are very, very slight.” Miller encouraged parents to reach out to their child’s school to find out about improvements in air filtration and ventilation if they have questions. Meanwhile, Jeffco students will return to school Aug. 17. The district has announced that it will require children aged 3-11 to wear masks, and recommend all students, even those vaccinated, to remain masked while inside schools.

Children hold signs protesting Jeffco Schools’ mask mandate for students ages 3-11.

PHOTO BY BOB WOOLEY

The MLS’s Campaign Against ‘Pocket Listings’ Is Serious, With $1,500 Penalties

Last November, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) board of directors voted into existence a “Clear Cooperation Policy” (CCP). The rule required all MLSs in the country to implement the policy by May 1st of 2021. Although there were some technical delays, the rule is in full force now and our MLS, REcolorado, is enforcing it with substantial fines for violations. Many MLS members have already received fines starting at $1,500, with only one warning notice allowed. The rule basically says that there can be no advertising of any kind for a listing without making the listing active on the MLS so that all members of the MLS have the opportunity to show and sell it. If a “for sale” sign is put on a listing or there is a social media ad for it, or any other kind of public promotion of the listing, the agent must put it on the MLS within one business day. Currently that means that if the sign or advertising appears in the morning, it must be on the MLS by 6:30 pm the same day. If it is promoted in the afternoon, it should be on the MLS the following morning. A listing can be listed on the MLS as “Coming Soon,” but that means no showing by anyone including the listing agent. If a showing is granted, it must be changed to Active immediately, making it available to other MLS members. Also, if it’s “Coming Soon” on the MLS, there must be a “Coming Soon” sign rider on the yard sign.

Most NAR rules only apply to all NAR members (aka “Realtors”), but since NAR requires all MLSs to implement the rule, it does apply to the thousands of agents who do not belong to a Realtor brokerage. The policy was intended to reduce the number of “pocket listings.” A pocket listing is one which an agent withholds from the MLS (i.e., keeps in his back pocket) in hopes of selling it himself or herself and thereby not sharing the commission with another agent. With such stringent enforcement of the rule — other MLS violations carry penalties as small as $25 — you’d think there would be a widespread shift away from agents selling their listings before they are shared on the MLS. To see if that was the case, I did some analysis of my own, counting the number of closings entered on REcolorado showing zero days on the MLS. I fully expected to see a drop in the number of such closing. The first day that a listing is on the MLS, it is shown as zero days in the MLS. If it is changed to pending (or closed) the same day, one can assume that the listing was not on the MLS long enough for other agents to set a showing and submit an offer. Well, much to my surprise, the number of homes listed as closed with zero days on the MLS has only increased over the last 24 months, as shown by the

Why Is It Called ‘Clear Cooperation Policy’? The real estate industry is unlike any other industry I know. Through our many Multi-List Services or MLSs, we members agree to “cooperation and compensation.” In other words, each member agrees to share his/her listings with every other member, allowing them to sell that listing to a buyer, and to be compensated by the listing agent by a specified amount. It’s as if a buyer went to a Chevy dealer and described the kind of car he/she wanted, and the salesman said, “I think the Ford Explorer would be perfect.” The salesman takes you to the Ford dealer, gets the keys to a car and then joins you on a test drive. If you like it, the Chevy salesman writes up the contract and presents it to a Ford salesman, who then gives the Chevy salesman half his commission (which the salesman then splits with his dealership).

That’s how it works in real estate. The commission earned by a buyer’s agent (who is the selling agent) is called the “coop” commission, short for cooperation. The MLSs have rules requiring a member to put all their listings on the MLS, typically within 3 business days. NAR’s “Clear Cooperation Policy” tightens that rule to say that any agent who promotes a listing to prospective buyers in any way (including with a sign in the yard or a social media post) must put the listing on the MLS within one business day. The NAR policy — now an MLS rule — was instigated by members upset that other members were withholding their listings from the MLS until they were sold, further frustrating both the agents and their buyers looking for homes to buy at a time of lower than usual inventory.

chart above. In fact, the highest number of such closings has occurred since the rule went into effect. So what gives? This harsh penalty does not appear to be having the desired effect, but maybe some more publicity about it will create more awareness and more compliance. Agents can even be suspended from membership in the MLS after enough violations, basically putting that agent out of business. After three violations within the same brokerage, the brokerage itself starts getting penalized, with the fine starting at $5,000, so that should certainly increase the in-house training about the rule. I have made sure that my own broker associates are aware of the rule. Homeowners can, of course, make

their own private deals with a buyer and then call upon an agent to handle the paperwork, which is fine, since there’s no advertising or promotion of the listing by the agent. Also, there’s a “brokerage exclusive” which allows an agent in a large brokerage to tell other agents within that brokerage about the listing, but that cannot include posting it on social media where other buyers could learn about it. These two work-arounds could explain many of the homes on the chart.

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Former Arvada political candidate charged with felony identity theft Joshua Jered Rodriguez also charged with forgery, cybercrimes BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An Arvada man who has previously sought political office and been involved in a slew of civil lawsuits has been charged with multiple felonies stemming from his attempt to set up a fraudulent GoFundMe account in the name of a defendant in one of his civil suits. Joshua Jered Rodriguez, 37, was charged with nine counts of identity theft, one count of forgery and one count of cybercrime (attempt) in Oct. of 2020 and two counts Rodriguez of attempting to influence a public servant in Dec. of 2020. Rodriguez did not attend his scheduled court appearance on May 5 and a warrant for his arrest was issued on May 10. His whereabouts are still unknown to law enforcement as of Aug. 6. “(Rodriguez) failed to appear and a warrant was issued for his arrest,” said Colorado Judicial Department Public Relations Officer Rob McCallum. “The next court date will depend on when he gets picked up and where. Any law enforcement agency

anywhere can arrest him on the warrant and then have his transferred back to Colorado.” According to an arrest affidavit filed by Arvada Police Detective J. Grimes on April 5, Rodriguez is accused of setting up multiple GoFundMe accounts in the name of Julia Vitanyi, the moderator of the popular Arvada Neighbors Facebook group. Rodriguez was removed from the group page after using it to solicit donations for his city council campaign — a violation of the group’s rules. In June 2020, Vitanyi was served in reference to a civil lawsuit filed by Rodriguez for “slander” pertaining to Rodriguez’s ban from the group. Rodriguez sought $100,000 in damages in the civil suit and filed a similar civil lawsuit against Julia Walker — also a member of the Arvada Neighbors group — in May 2020. Vitanyi hired a lawyer to represent her in the civil lawsuit and subsequently created a GoFundMe campaign which she shared in Arvada Neighbors to help cover her attorney fees. The campaign, titled “Help Julia Vitanyi with Legal Fees” went live on Sept. 2, 2020 and received $5,699 in donations as of Jan. 22, 2021. On October 23, 2020, Vitanyi searched her name in GoFundMe’s search engine to check the progress of her campaign and found a nearly identical fundraiser with the same title and description lifted word-forword from the first paragraph of her

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campaign. Upon discovering this, Vitanyi alerted the Arvada Police Department and GoFundMe support. In addition to contacting law enforcement, Vitanyi also talked to her friends about the fraudulent fundraisers, two of whom used the “contact” link in the GoFundMe campaigns to reach out to the organizer. One of Vitanyi’s friends received a $5,000 PayPal request from the campaign’s organizer via the email used to set up one of the fraudulent fundraisers; julia.vitanyi1@gmail. com. Another of Vitanyi’s friends received a response, but not a money request from julia.vitanyi2@gmail. com. Grimes filed a records request with Google and found that the recovery phone number listed with the julia.vitanyi2@gmail.com email address belonged to Rodriguez. By Oct. 27, 2020, both fraudulent GoFundMe accounts had been suspended prior to any funds being donated. On October 9, 2020, Rodriguez contacted APD to file a police report claiming that Vitanyi had committed fraud by creating the Arvada Neighbors Facebook group, as Rodriguez posited that he owned a nonprofit group with the same name. On Jan. 21, Rodriguez came to meet with an APD detective in reference to his complaint against Vitanyi. Rodriguez was then confronted with APD’d evidence of his

fraudulent GoFundMe accounts and advised him of his Miranda Rights. Rodriguez declined to make any further statement, was processed and booked, and later released pending charges. For her part, Vitanyi said the Arvada community has supported her throughout the process. “The response from the community leaders has been amazing,” said Vitanyi. “I tried my best not to put myself and the case out there too much, but I did get overwhelming support from people. I think everybody was happy to help support the cause against him because he has gone after several women in our community and he just kind of gets away with what he does.” Vitanyi said that she wasn’t sure what Rodriguez’s goal with all of this was and expressed worry for wherever he ends up. “That’s the most concerning part about him,” said Vitanyi, “I don’t know what his end game is and he just seems very unpredictable with what he does. I’m concerned for whatever community he moves to next.” While Rodriguez’s whereabouts are still unknown, a Twitter account believed to belong to him was active as of Aug. 6. The account, which describes Rodriguez as an “Independent journalist archiving current events” in the bio, was set to private as of Aug. 9. Rodriguez did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

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closures were imminent. But just months later, new Superintendent Jason Glass issued a two-year moratorium on any school closures. Bell said the district decided MGT’s findings would still be relevant long-term and continued the project. Then in 2018,Jeffco voters approved local tax increases to fund a slew of capital improvements. That again put school closures farther away. When MGT presented its recommendations to Jeffco’s leadership team in 2019, Bell said that the district was occupied with bond projects and other work and didn’t immediately pick up on the difficult task of creating a long-term plan for school closures. And the moratorium was still in place. In August 2020, Superintendent Jason Glass left the district to serve as Kentucky’s education commissioner. He could not be reached for comment. Mike Raisor, senior vice president of the education solutions group for MGT, said he reached out to the district months later and even had a meeting scheduled in March of 2020. It was canceled as the pandemic shut down schools and pushed districts into emergency response mode across the country. “We did an extensive, extensive amount of work,” Raisor said. That included reviewing similar-sized

August 12, 2021 districts across the country and researching their policies, practices, and procedures around school closures. Consultants also interviewed administrators from some of those districts. Chalkbeat submitted a public records request for MGT’s report and received only a 17-page document labeled as a draft. The report, dated January 2019, laid out recommendations for monitoring school capacity on an annual basis, creating clear thresholds that would trigger decisions, and developing timelines that would allow for community feedback. MGT compared Jeffco to 13 other districts across the country, including some that had more or fewer students, but none had more schools than Jeffco. Although the report is labeled a draft, MGT officials say the report was final and just waiting on district input to be formally reprinted as a final report. MGT officials say they also submitted an 800-page appendix with more details about research, other district’s practices, and an analysis of Jeffco’s school enrollment and building conditions. Chalkbeat requested the appendix but has not yet received it. Bell said he just learned about the existence of that appendix this week after Chalkbeat asked about it. After learning about the MGT report, Amanda Duran, an Arvada mom of two Jeffco students who has been concerned about the district’s approach to school closures, said she was disappointed the review didn’t include parent input.

“These decisions are affecting so many families,” Duran said. “They should definitely start including us as parents that do have kids in Jeffco. Community involvement is huge. That should be one of the main priorities.” Some of the first contract documents with MGT mention a possibility of doing community outreach as part of the review and recommendations, but that didn’t happen. Raisor said that he wasn’t with MGT during the entire Jeffco project and doesn’t know some of the details. The people who led the project are no longer with MGT. Joel Newton, for his part, isn’t waiting for the district. Newton, who runs the nonprofit Edgewater Collective, said families he works with are afraid of school closure. While he thinks it’s important to have a clear understanding of how the district decides which schools to close, he also wishes the district would come up with a plan to help make schools more attractive to parents, before they are facing dire enrollment problems. Newton is starting to do focus groups this summer to talk to families who leave their neighborhood or their district to find out what they look for in schools. “We’re not waiting on the district, we’re taking it on to ask families, ‘what goes into your choice?’” Newton said. “For the stroller families, ‘what type of programs do you want to see when your kids become school age?’ You have to start there. That’s a more preventative measure.” Bell said that Jeffco never

stopped talking about school needs and facilities. The pyramid, or decision tree, that guides school closure decisions encompasses several factors, including building capacity, educational offerings, and “inherent community benefits,” such as a school being high-performing. Bell acknowledged that process isn’t well known to the community, and the conversations now might need to be broader. He and board members have raised other issues. Should the district encourage more school choice? Should schools still be funded based on student counts? Does closing schools hurt disadvantaged students the most? Are district policies making schools more segregated? “We need additional conversations,” Bell said. Newton has seen the district discuss changes before. He participated in a committee the district convened in 2014 to look at choice and where programs across the district were located. “But the district’s never taken that next step to say how do we do this well,” Newton said. “By sitting on it, COVID and the pandemic has ramped up demographic changes and the enrollment drop, and they missed doing something.” “It’s really hard work,” he said. “But it’s hard work that’s important in terms of equity and funding for schools.” This story is from Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Used by permission. For more, and to support Chalkbeat, visit co.chalkbeat.org.

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‘We provided some information on our Speak Up page including the public information and outreach efforts that we’d recorded… basically there’s a bit of a mix in terms of responses. We had some folks from outside the project area that participated which is great, we got their input.’

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mile connectivity to G-Line stations. “At the time,” Firouzi continued, “when they were doing their analysis on different options, we looked at a one-mile radius of each G-line station that serves Arvada, which includes the last station on the line which is technically in Wheat Ridge. But we still considered that as part of the service area and looked at the entire corridor, which we are considering our mobility innovation corridor.” For the program to go into effect, council would need to pass ordinance revisions to the Model Traffic Code to allow traffic enforcement on electric scooters, eclectic bikes and EPAMDs and an Ordinance Article to give the Arvada Director of Public Works Don Wick the authority to create a permit program and regulate the approved micromobility vendors. From there, Public Works would provide City Manager Mark Deven with an initial assessment report on the program on Jan. 31. Council would have the option to end the pilot program on Feb. 7, 2022 if it is determined to be unsuccessful. If the pilot program is successful, it would extend to Sept. 19, 2022 for a second City Council review. If the program passes through the second Council review, it would extend until the end of 2022. An annual permitting structure would open for all vendors on Jan.

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1, 2023. Firouzi said that his staff held four public meetings to gauge community response to the program. “We had originally planned for three public meetings,” said Firouzi, “we made that four. We provided some information on our Speak Up page including the public information and outreach efforts that we’d recorded… basically there’s a bit of a mix in terms of responses. We had some folks from outside the project area that

participated which is great, we got their input. “Overall,” Firouzi continued, “to capture the folks that are for and against we basically heard from folks that were for the project saying, ‘expand the project area and expand the project options.’ For folks that were against, they were mostly concerned about parking on sidewalks as well as generally folks not following laws and concerns about management of a program like this.”

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responders carries an i increased significance. a “Following recent trag- i edies,” said Irwin, “along y with the ongoing pandemic, it was important for the n City to participate in Na- f tional Night Out, and we s appreciate Arvadans who c used the event as an oppor- F tunity to gather, meet their i H neighbors or to simply turn on their porch light B s SEE NIGHT OUT, P9 H e a g s m

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A child greets a first responder at the Arvada Historical Society’s National Night Out event at the Arvada Flour Mill.

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Children pose with an Arvada Fire Protection District truck on National Night Out. PHOTO BY LEILANI OSMUNDSON/ CITY OF ARVADA

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in support of the community. We are looking forward to encouraging even more participation next year.” Events ranged from casual neighborhood meetups to more formally coordinated gatherings, such as the Arvada Historical Society’s celebration at the Arvada Flour Mill — the city’s first entry in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Arvada Historical Society Board Member Karen Miller said she was prompted to organize the Historical Society’s Flour Mill event because of a city-wide shift away from having one central gathering and the Society’s desire to have more activity at the mill. “I just love the event because it’s all about community,” said Miller, “and it’s about bringing police and fire and City Council together with neighbors and just hanging out and getting to know each other. The city stopped doing it in Olde Town Square, they wanted to focus more on the neighborhood, and there’s several goals that the Society has in terms of having more activity at the Flower Mill and being more involved in the community.” District 2 City Councilmember Lauren Simpson attended four events on Aug. 3, including the Historical Society’s, and touted National Night Out’s communitybuilding mission.

Firemen show children around the truck. PHOTO BY LEILANI OSMUNDSON/CITY OF ARVADA

“National Night Out is a reason to bring our neighbors and neighborhoods together,” said Simpson. “What I personally like about it is that it extends beyond just a block party — which is fun in and of itself — into an opportunity to connect with community leaders and first responders in a comfortable setting. “I visited four different events across my district,” Simpson continued, “and I heard questions ranging from crime concerns to officer youth engagement. I myself got to engage with residents about city finances, body cameras, what’s happening in Olde Town, and even waste hauling updates.”

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Recognition begins with appreciation

he business operates seven days a week in the summer months. Some days are busier than others, with customers waiting in line. Most wait patiently while others, well … not so much. InWINNING ventories can run low, and sometimes WORDS be out of stock. The point-of-sale system is usually working properly, but sometimes it needs a little troubleshooting. Not to mention the cleaning, maintenance, and routine Michael Norton chores that must be tended to daily that are required to keep the business running properly and ensuring amazing customer service. Observing this team of overachievers, I was super impressed. They worked well together, smiled while they worked, took a genuine interest in their customers, and created a wow experience for everyone they served. Many times, I saw them go above and beyond in the way of customer care. They worked in

harmony to get the job done. It was a sense of teamwork rarely displayed in even the best of corporate environments. As in any business, shifts need to be changed and covered, illnesses happen, family vacations are planned, and unexpected events can disrupt even the tightest schedules. The team came up with a system to make sure that all shifts would be covered, and although it came close a few times, they never found themselves short-staffed. This was a well-coached staff and an extremely bright and motivated team that worked so hard to get the job done. Some were leaders, some grew into leaders, and watching them this season, I knew that some were future leaders. Not only in this business, but I could tell that these were individuals who would contribute to the success of any organization that would be lucky enough to hire them and who would be both emerging and transformational leaders wherever they would go. Oh, by the way, I am referring to a staff of about 22 hard-working, loyal, and awesome young ladies ranging in age from 14 to 20. They are such an impressive team, truly

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for Smith I support Lisa Smith because she is a strong, smart, level headed leader that has the best interests of Arvada residences in mind. As a veteran, she brings to the table life experiences in dealing with all types of different people, places, and problems. Her selfless actions are what this town needs, and I stand with Lisa Smith all the way. Preston Lyons, Arvada A permanent memorial Having lived in Arvada for almost 45 years I would like to give a big thank you to all the citizens that make Arvada great. I really want to thank Police Officer Beasley and Good Samaritan Hurley for giving this city two real heroes. They both laid down their lives for this city. Can we remember them eternally with naming a street or a park after them? I was saddened to see all the memorials removed from the Police Station and Old Town Arvada Square while riding my bike. They did something permanent for us and our safety in this town. Now can we do something permanent in return for them? Thank you Arvada for giving us two real heroes. I will never forget them and I will tell my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren about their heroism and bravery! Mary Thielen, Arvada SEE LETTERS, P11

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one of the most talented, smart, and fun staff I have had the privilege of witnessing in my many years in business. Kudos to each one of them and a big shout out to the woman behind these young ladies, Kim Norton. As the owner and Chief Ice Cream Mixologist of Norton’s Main Scoop, she puts so much effort into interviewing, hiring, training, and developing the team. And more importantly, she has a deep respect and appreciation for each person on the team. Even more than making some ridiculously delicious ice cream, the team’s growth, safety, and well-being are her top priorities. Although the business operates seven days a week for the summer, Kim decided to completely close the shop for a day this year to throw a staff appreciation party. She closed so that everyone could attend. Each team member had opportunities to share stories, great memories, funny customer experiences, and further bond as a team. And they all received small gifts as a show of appreciation. And some received awards for Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and other such honors. It felt more like a family gathering instead of a company

event. Some of the girls have been a part of the business for the past four seasons and will be leaving for college. Their contributions will never be forgotten, their smiles will remain a part of the business forever, and their positive attitude will be their legacy for those who follow behind them. Whether it’s a business on Main Street or a Fortune 500 company, recognizing our team members begins with appreciation. When the people on our teams feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions, there is a much greater chance that they will stay with us, grow with us, or if and when they do leave, they will leave our business in much better condition then when they first arrived. I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we take care of those who take care of our business, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager, and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

The three-ring circus which is the start of school

elcome, my friends, to the show that never ends! I was trying to come up with an appropriate metaphor for the beginning of the new school HITTING year. The only HOME one that seem to fit the bill for me was a circus, and the ringmaster has already started the fun. As was covered in last weeks‘ newspaper, Jefferson County schools has Michael Alcorn announced that there are new mask rules this year. And now there seems to be a growing push nationwide to not only push a mask mandate, but to specify that those masks have to be of the high-tech K 95 brand. What further guidance, regarding student interactions and quarantines, I have not been made privy to yet, but I’m sure they will add to the fun. You’re going to hear a lot this

year about learning loss because of what has happened over the last two years. Hopefully, nobody suggests addressing it the way Clark County schools in Nevada has: eliminating all non-academic criteria from student grading. Included in these “non-academic criteria” are things like coming to class and turning in work. There is also a decent chance that Jefferson County schools will become embroiled in the national debate over critical race theory (CRT). And, maybe, before we all get our hackles up and retreat to our tribal corners, it would be good to treat with that subject not as a bogeyman, but with what it actually is. So, to wit, these are the six tenets of CRT, according to the encyclopedia Britannica online. 1. Race is a social construct, not a biological reality. That has been explained to me to mean that the demographic groupings that statisticians use to classify people are a shorthand, which do not fully convey the realities of a given subset (consider the differences between a Japanese immi-

grant and a Vietnamese refugee, both of whom are labeled “AsianAmerican”) 2. Racism is the normal, every day experience of people of color 3. Even good things (Brown v. Board) can be bad things if they reinforce existing systems 4. Minorities periodically have different negative stereotypes attached to them based on the needs of the white majority at the time 5. No person is adequately described by their belonging to just one group 6. People of color are uniquely qualified to speak about racism in America. And if that were the end of it, that would be one thing. But it’s not — at its summer convention, the National Education Association passed a resolution explicitly coupling CRT with the “1619 Project“ and “Anti-racism.“ So it’s worth looking at aspects of those two efforts, also. In the words of Nikole HannahJones, the founder of the 1619 Project when she was a staffer at

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t is an unfortunate misperception, fueled primarily by sensationalistic media, that Republicans today are slavish devotees of politicians who GUEST are either vapid or despicable. The COLUMN truth, if anyone wishes to discover it, is a little more complex if you investigate matters thoroughly. Republicans cannot be labeled narrowly because they are a broad group. Joe Webb In Jefferson County alone there are over 100,000 registered Republicans with broad and diverse opinions. You should hear from me, as just one, not only why I became a Republican but remain a Republican. The first President I remember well was Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan was committed to a smaller government, lower taxes and a strong national defense. He achieved two of those three goals while he was president. Those goals inspired me. The simplicity by which those goals were expressed were understandable. He articulated a victory strategy for the Cold War to an aide once, “We win

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Griffith for council To address growth in Arvada, we need a design expert on City Council. I am writing to express my support for City Council At-Large candidate Mike Griffith. I have lived in Arvada, District 2 for 15 years. Growth and change is significant throughout the front range and Arvada has seen it’s fair share. As a licensed and practicing architect, I know we need diverse expertise on City Council to make informed decisions. Today and in the past, Arvada hasn’t had the benefit of an urban designer, architect, planner, landscape architect, or engineer on City Council and that has led to some less than great buildings and missed negotiation opportunities. Mike Griffith is a leader with experience in all areas

they lose.” What also inspired me was that the unspoken realization that what Reagan achieved as president was meant for all Americans without exception. All Americans benefited from what Ronald Reagan did. That was President Reagan’s intention. He really wanted to help the forgotten American. Some goals were left unfinished like protection for the unborn. However, the help that President Reagan successfully delivered on did not exclude anyone. He believed in this country and everyone in it. His power as president was the means in order to uplift all Americans and achieve a noble end. Ronald Reagan was not perfect-no one is. His private faults and failure to address certain issues caused concern for some. In my opinion, the tremendous good that President Reagan accomplished in office far outweighed any failures or shortcomings of his. While there will never be another Ronald Reagan, it is to figures that are Reagan like that the GOP must look towards in order to regain the White House and Congress. So what would Ronald Reagan do today? If he was campaigning for office, he would not have been afraid to face independent voters because he had that much confidence in the appeal of his agenda mentioned above, and specializes in sustainable building practices, affordability, and public realm design. He is also Vice Chair of our Planning Commission. Mike is a family man and believes people are the priority when placemaking. I have seen his design leadership up close on mixed use developments like Sloans Lake, where he piloted new green infrastructure solutions for stormwater management, achieved a LEED Gold certification for sustainability, and integrated 850 (with 20% affordable!) new homes into an existing neighborhood without destroying the scale and character. My wife and I recently decided to start a family of our own and we will be supporting Mike Griffith for City Council to ensure that thoughtful and informed design decisions are made for our children’s future in our community. Tom Wiener, Arvada

to them. Ronald Reagan knew that you are known by the company you keep therefore you had to be careful of those whom you associated yourself with because they dilute your appeal. Ronald Reagan would have appealed to all Americans who recognize that freedom from government tyranny, the rights of the individual and fiscally responsible government are timeless principles that are consequential to everyone. The Republican party is much more than just the activists in the party leadership. It is ordinary voters that vote for Republican candidates and donate funds to those candidates. The ordinary voters still remember President Reagan and his message. Activists would do well to remember that ordinary voters render the ultimate verdict on the GOP. It is because

of ordinary voters and many others who remember the broad and wide appealing vision of President Reagan that I remain a Republican. I also remain because sometimes ephemeral movements arise that are popular for a time. They are popular because they appeal to segments. But lasting and enduring popularity bases its’ appeals to everyone without exception like President Reagan did. For the Republican party to build its’ future it does not need to look to the past but, rather, it should remember what is timeless. The unfinished vision of President Reagan to not only build but maintain America as “the shining city on the hill” is the best place to begin. Joe Webb is the former chairman of the Jeffco Republican party.

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June 19, 1989 – July 28, 2021 Joseph Herrin was born June 19, 1989 in Austin Texas to Amy and David Herrin. He died, July 28, 2021 from injuries sustained on the job at the Arvada Parks Department in Colorado. Joey is survived by his parents, his brother Alex Herrin, and his wife Erin Black. He is also survived by his grandmothers Judith Schomer and Betty Herrin, Uncle Paul Schomer, Uncle Mark and Aunt Jean Herrin, Uncle Mike Herrin and cousins Sean Peterson, Drew and Ashley Herrin, Synnova and William Herrin, and his step-family Leah Dixon, Tara Dixon, Dejanea Williams, Keith Mullins, Emily Wagner, and Meredith and David Mullins. He leaves behind his beloved pets Penny and Rufus. The list of friends that Joey leaves behind would fill pages. The list of people that have been blessed by knowing him is also great. He was so happy to be reunited with childhood friends David McDonald, Austin Roach, and Ben Meador at his wedding this past June in Crested Butte. He was an extraordinary person and lead a life of kindness, compassion and service. At every job he had he was a quiet but dedicated employee and he worked at many iconic Austin places that make him the true Austinite that he was, such as County Line Bar-B-Q, Waterloo Icehouse, The Kitchen Door and of course Alamo Drafthouse. Joey also spent several summer sessions at Echo Hill Ranch in Medina Texas. He became a rock climber, starting out at Austin Rock Gym, but climbing took him all over the country. He spent five amazing summers at Outpost Wilderness Adventures in Colorado as either a camp participant in climbing trips, or on the work crew. His most ambitious adventure was with National Outdoor Leadership School where he traveled and spent three months in Patagonia. He also did several tours with World Wide OrganicFarming Association, taking him all over the county to work on farms and vineyards. His favorite places around central Texas always

related to nature, such as Reimer’s Ranch and Pedernales Falls State Park. He and his brother grew up spending weekends and time in the summer at the family house in Johnson City with Missy, the beagle, where Joey expanded his love and dedication to nature. Joey met Erin in Texas, but they moved to Denver and then settled in Lafayette with their cat Rufus, and then making their family complete with their beloved dog, Penny. This was Joey’s element and they made the most of the outdoors in Colorado; creating many precious memories of camping, paddle boarding, hiking and biking. Their favorite spot was Crested Butte, where they married on June 19, 2021. He was a dedicated, well-loved and respected employee of the Arvada Parks Department for 3 years, while going to college. Joey first attended Front Range Community College and then transferred to the University of Colorado at Boulder, studying Environmental Science with a plan and desire to serve as a Park Ranger in the National Park System. He was due to graduate in May 2022. Although Joey’s time on earth was short, his legacy lives on in the enduring relationships and friendships he made. His spirit of helping others was also made possible with the ultimate gift of being an organ donor through Donor Alliance. We will always honor him in his respect for nature, compassion for others, and integrity overall. We are so grateful for the exceptional care Joey received at the NCC unit of Lutheran Medical Center in Arvada, Colorado. The entire staff, especially the nurses, were very caring, thoughtful and supportive to Joey’s friends and family. A memorial celebration of Joey’s life will be held Sunday, August 22 at 3:00 at the Unity of the Hills Church, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX. Contributions to honor Joey’s life and legacy can be made to the National Park Service.

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Roy L Lewis Jr, 83. Formerly of Arvada, CO. Passed away on March 10, 2020, in Missouri. He was born on April 21, 1936, and grew up in Steamboat Springs, CO. He was the first of three children born to Roy L and Irene E Lewis. A proud Navy veteran; who upon graduating from basic training was assigned to the USS Saratoga when it was commissioned, making him a “Plank owner”, and worked his way up to Master Electrician before his tour of duty ended. He spent the majority of his tour onboard the ship until

he was released from service in 1959. Roy is survived by his three children and their spouses; Cindy (Jeff) Constable, Allen (Brenda) Lewis, Sandy (Dave) Horn; two brothers and their spouses; Jim (Jolene) Lewis, Bob (Carol) Lewis; four granddaughters; Christy (Jordan) Hartmann, Angela (Kyle) Hosier, Kimberly Constable and Bethany Lewis; three greatgrandchildren Mark, Evelyn and Charlie Hosier. A celebration of life was held July 10, 2021 with full military honors.

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Religious identities spread out along the Front Range

A rendering of the South East Aurora Islamic Center, a mosque that will be built in future years. Its development is part of a growing and expanding Muslim community in the Denver metro area. COURTESY OF THE SOUTH EAST AURORA ISLAMIC CENTER

Making sense of new county-level data on religious diversity BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

he Denver metro area is religiously diverse and it’s becoming increasingly so. A new study by the Public Religion Research Institute – called the 2020 Census on American Religion – found that “religious diversity scores” for Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in 2020 were all above average when compared to the rest of the U.S.

The average religious diversity score by county in the country — on a scale of .02 to 0.9 — is 0.62. Meanwhile, Arapahoe County received a score of 0.81, Adams County was 0.79, Douglas County was 0.77, and Jefferson County was 0.78. The array of religious identities in the Denver metro area — where one religious subset doesn’t represent more than half of the population — doesn’t surprise Carl Raschke, professor of religious studies at the University of Denver. “Historically, Colorado has been a place for religious freedom and religious experimentation,” Raschke said. “Colorado is a lot harder place than other parts of

the country to figure out or get an actual profile out of.” In making sense of the new PRRI data, Raschke and other experts explained that some religious groups maintain large numbers and influence because they have been around for a while. However, the Denver metro area religious landscape continues to shift in noticeable ways because a lot of people migrate to the area, both from within and outside the U.S. Muslim, Hindus and “nones” Averaging data for Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas and Jefferson counties, white evangelical Christians represent 16% of the population, 8% are Hispanic Catholic, 1% are Muslim, 2% are Jewish, and 31%

are religiously unaffiliated. Across the U.S., the average for white evangelical Christians is 14%, 8% are Hispanic Catholic, 1% are Muslim, 1% are Jewish, and 23% are religiously unaffiliated. The county-level data is from a PRRI survey that collected hundreds of thousands of responses from adults across the country between 2013 to 2019. Tracing similar data from previous years is difficult, given that the county-level data in the 2020 Census on American Religion is the first of its kind. Anecdotally, Rashcke said some of the fastest-growing religious affiliations in the metro area are SEE RELIGION, P13

50 Ways to Leave Your Boredom Behind in Denver COMING ATTRACTIONS

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ost people in the metro area are at least a little familiar with historic sites like the Molly Brown House and the Brown Palace. But there’s undoubtedly some who will not recognize the Gonzalez Brothers’ Moorish Revival House or the Denver Zoo’s Bear Mountain and Monkey House. For those who don’t know, the Moorish Revival House was built in 1938 at 1585 Glencoe and features a courtyard with skylights, murals and a fountain, plus sunken and raised floors throughout. Jose and Ramon Gonzalez were both designers with creative flares, and did design work on the Mayan Theater. As for the zoo’s Bear Mountain, it was completed in 1919 and was the first natural habitat animal enclosure in the country. As such, similar setups were implemented in zoos all over the country. Historic Denver wants people to know more stories like these, and that’s the aim

of the new 50 Actions for 50 Places campaign. The project was launched to mark the 50th anniversary of the organization. “We wanted to try to recapture the original grassroots spirit that led us to preserve places that are important,” explained Annie Levinsky, Historic Denver’s executive director. “At the time we had one of the largest memberships in the country and we want to get back to that. People often think preservation is something older people do, but it really is multi-generational.” The list of 50 places was gathered because of a months-long campaign that solicited the Denver community for places and spaces that deserve to have their story told and memorialized in the coming years. Historic Denver received more than 100 nominations and selected options that recognize the full diversity of the city. The resulting list includes arts and entertainment sites, civic assets, cultural landmarks

and homes. The actions that will be embarked upon are as varied as the sites themselves, Levinsky said. Some will require research about their history, others technical assistance and some recognition through state or national programs. “We’ll be working with the property owners and community members who nominated the sites to develop a plan,” she said. “We’ve raised $50,000 for the campaign, and residents can get involved by donating to our organization or a specific project.” Some of the places readily welcome visitors, while others are great for walking by and appreciating the design. And even if you’re not comfortable going out and about, Historic Denver has you covered — on its website you can virtually visit all the locations and learn something about them. SEE READER, P13

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Muslims, Hindus, and religiously unaffiliated, also called “nones.” There are a few reasons for that. First, Raschke said, “what’s happening in Denver is pretty much following religious and demographic trends nationwide.” What’s happening in the U.S., such as the dramatic rise of the nones, is happening here. However, certain migration patterns also uniquely affect the Denver area’s religious makeup. “As you migrate more people to a place, it changes. And it is influenced by those that are moving in and the size that is moving in,” said Elizabeth Garner, state demographer with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. One of those groups is young adults, representing a large percentage of the nones in the U.S. “Typically, when we migrate people to Colorado, and to Denver, we migrate young adults,” Garner said. Then there are racial and ethnic minority groups coming to the Denver metro area from within the U.S. and outside. Both have a major impact on Colorado, Garner said. In Colorado, “...migration has a larger influence than birth. Not every state is the same,” Garner said. “In terms of religion, that’s what I would assume as well. Is that where we migrate people from, and those trends will influence what happens in the state.”

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And bringing them more attention is what the campaign is really about. “Preservation has a reputation for being reactive, but we want to get ahead of things and support these places and the people who take care of them,” Levinsky said. “Seeing these places is a great way to get to know the city.” For more information, visit https://historicdenver. org/50actions-50places/. Taste the best at Cherry Creek North Cherry Creek North Food and Wine is back for its 12th year, once again providing diners the opportunity to support area restaurants. This year’s event runs from Wednesday, Aug. 11 through the 14, and features a blend of intimate dining experiences, appetizers, demonstrations and the Grand Tasting sessions on Fillmore Plaza. Some of the highlights from this year include a four-course menu prepared by Chef Bernard Guillas, executive chef of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and AAA 4-diamond Marine Room Restaurant in California, ceviche making at Toro and more. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Food For Thought Denver. Get all the details at www.CCNfoodandwine.com. Celebrate the closing of three summer exhibits

Imam ShemsAdeen Ben-Masaud, director of student affairs and community engagement at Crescent View Academy in Aurora. COURTESY PHOTO

New generation Muslims Imam ShemsAdeen Ben-Masaud, director of student affairs and community engagement at Crescent View Academy in Aurora, said those trends are especially pronounced in the Denver metro Muslim community. Ben-Masaud, who was born and raised in Colorado, said his dad moved to Colorado in 1977 and at the time, there were only two mosques in the Denver area that people held inside their homes. Now, there are dozens of mosques in the metro area. The Front Range’s Muslim community started with a small number of immigrants and refugees who primarily arrived from other countries, Ben-Masaud said. But now, the growth is a byproduct of several factors. Those early

As summer starts to wind down, it’s also time for the three exhibits at the Arvada Center to come down as well. “Viral Influence: Art in the Time of the Coronavirus,” “Brady Smith: (Don’t be embarrassed by) your trouble with living” and “Melody Epperson: 100 + 1: Women and the Vote” are all on display until Sunday, Aug. 22. But the center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., isn’t letting them end without a little soiree to send them off. From to 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, it’s hosting a free closing celebration. Information and registration can be found at https://arvadacenter. org/galleries/current-exhibitions. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Wu-Tang Clan and Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Wu-Tang is for the children. And the classical music fans. It’s just legends on legends at this show, which is one of the most unique I’ve seen in a while — Staten Island’s mythical rap crew will be joined by the Colorado Symphony and (can you believe there’s an “and” here?) Big Boi, one half of Atlanta’s groundbreaking duo, Outkast. Like I said, nothing but heaters. The show takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13 at Red Rocks, 18300 W Alameda Parkway in Morrison. Get your tickets at www.redrocksonline.com/events/wu-tang-clan-wcolorado-symphony/. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

immigrants began having families and some middle-income Muslims moved from other states for work. The continued influx of refugees from Muslim-majority countries also counts, he said. From 2000 to 2010, 56% of foreign-born Coloradans were from Latin America, 21% were from Asia, and 11% were from Africa, according to U.S. Census Bureau data provided by the state demography office. From 2010 onwards, 38% are from Latin America, 33% are from Asia, and 15% are from Africa. Meanwhile, Garner noted, international migration only represents 20% of net migration in Colorado. More mosques No matter the cause, Ben-Masaud, said Colorado’s new Muslim communities are growing. “The idea is that now that firstgeneration American (Muslims) or second-generation American (Muslims) are connected to these mosques, religious centers, faith centers,” Ben-Masaud said. “We can now continue the growth of the community and continue to serve the community and then maybe provide some of the services that our parents couldn’t.” Ben-Masaud said that people born in and raised in larger hubs

for local Muslims – such as central Aurora – are moving into quickly developing areas, such as south Aurora and Centennial. “A lot of those families have been established. They might have lived closer to the mosque and the school here 30 years ago when they first came. Now they are established. Now their kids have kids. Now they have income, and they are buying the houses out there,” the imam said. “Who is filling their space here, where they left behind? It’s the newer immigrants. So, the Somalis, the Africans, Kenyans, Afghans, and Iraqis.” In the coming years, Ben-Masaud said new mosques will likely be built in southeast Aurora and Centennial. Ben-Masaud also noted that there’s a large Afghan Muslim population in Northglenn and Thornton, who are members of the Metro Denver North Islamic Center, or Masjid Ikhlas. Many of the people who attend the Islamic Center of Golden are students from the Persian Gulf region who are studying at Colorado School of Mines, Ben-Masaud said. For Ben-Masaud, it’s been neat to observe the drastic growth of the metro area Islamic community over time. “We grew up thinking, `why are we here, why don’t we live in California?’ But now everybody is coming here and there’s now like, okay there’s attention on us, there are more people with experience coming in,” he said. “We’ve really become this geographic hub, that while isolated, it’s looking positive for the future.”

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Hope House hosts record-breaking golf tournament Nonprofit benefiting teen moms raises $266,000 at 2021 Joe Coors Hope House Classic BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Hope House Colorado held its 17th annual golf tournament fundraiser on July 28 at the Sanctuary golf course in Sedalia, selling out the event and raising $260,000 to benefit the nonprofit’s self-sufficiency programs for teen moms. 108 golfers playing in foursomes took part in the tournament, which has been held at the Sanctuary for the past six years and has been dubbed the Joe Coors Hope House Classic for the past five in honor of longtime Hope House donor and one time congressional candidate Joe Coors. Proceeds from the tournament go towards Hope House’s self-sufficiency programming, which includes

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by Hope House’s mission of helping teen moms in need and felt compelled to contribute to the nonprofit. “He was on their board for many years,” said Holly. “Something about their story and the desperate need for these young women and how Hope House operates and gives them a place to stay and an education and teaches them about God — all of that kind of checked the boxes for my dad. “He just had a huge spot in his heart,” Holly continued, “for the underserved and (Hope House founder) Lisa Steven, her enthusiasm and her love for these young women I think just captivated my dad and caused him to become extremely involved.” Holly attended this year’s event and continues to be involved in Hope House, following her father’s philanthropic legacy. She said that the services Hopes House provides help people in need build up their self-worth. “I think what Hope House does,” said Holly, “through opening its doors to these young women and giving them a place of belonging and acceptance, and then helping them with the requirements of getting your GED, taking those steps that you need to either pursue a college degree or full time work.”

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Great to see fair play Jefferson County Fair wraps up with 4-H camaraderie BY GLENN WALLACE GWALLACE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

There were twice as many animal entries in this year’s Jefferson County Fair as there usually are. For Emily DeMayo, the mother of a first-time 4-H participant, she isn’t surprised. “The way things were last year with sports being weird ... this was the only thing they had.” DeMayo said helping her son raise a pen of turkeys and a pig this year involved “learning on the fly the whole time.” Her daughter also participated, raising bees, which presented its own set of challenges, especially when their honey extraction efforts went wrong, seemingly drowning much of the hive in loose honey. “We were picking bees out of the honey with chop sticks and trying to dry them off and get them back in the hive,” DeMayo said laughing. Luckliy the “zombees” seemed adept at reviving, cleaning themselves and proceeding to fly around the house. But despite the chaos, DeMayo smiles when asked whether she thinks her family will participate in 4-H again next year, and says yes. The fair returns The county fair was back this year and open to the public, after an extremely limited 2020 fair that was completely closed to non-participants due to COVID-19. This year’s fair was a quiet affair. Gone were the festival elements of previous years, that Jefferson County tried to add to the fair in hopes of making it more of a public draw. “This is more of a return to what it was, before ‘fair and festival’” said Diana Solenberger, one of two 4-H Agents who help organize the annual fair. She described this year’s fair week as calmer and with more of a family feel. “But we do miss the public.” The week of activities included a pot luck, dance, horsemanship show as well as competitions in baking, shooting, archery and robotics. Saturday’s big event is a barbecue dinner followed by an auction for many of the fair animals, raising funds to help refund the cost of raising the animals, pay for next year’s projects, or get a start on saving for college. For Lilian Stavig of Golden, raising a snoozy spotted pig named Ripley has been a labor of love. She said she brought him home as a piglet back in April, and watching him gain an average of 2.1 pounds a week. He’d grown so well, that he’d been named Grand Champion for market pigs. While Stavig, 15, says she can’t help but get attached to her pigs, she tries to keep the endpoint in mind throughout the process. “I always try to remember the saying, ‘you give a portion of your life to them and they give that life back to others.” Round Robin On the final day of the Jefferson County Fair something a bit more

Faith Martin, 18, from Conifer, poses with her goat, named Penny “because she’s a bit copper-colored.” Martin and Penny were qualifiers in this year’s Round Robin competition, which was held on the final day of the Jefferson County 4-H Fair on Aug. 8. PHOTOS BY GLENN WALLACE

A poultry judge during the 4-H Round Robin competition listens and asks questions of Jude Jones of Arvada.

Grand Champion market pig Ripley says “Hi!” through the bars of his pen at the Jefferson County Fair. Owner Lilyan Stavig, 15, of Golden said she raised him from just a piglet at the start of April.

Curious alpacas were among the species on display at this year’s Jefferson County fair.

wild goes on. Winners from each of the three age groups in 4-H, across all the animal categories, are eligible to compete. Each competitor goes from station to station “showing” several species, even if they have little to no experience with that animal.

For 18-year-old Faith Martin of Conifer, that means she’ll get to show judges her award-winning goat Penny, but also animals with which she has far less experience, like an alpaca and a chicken. SEE FAIR, P17

A longhorn steer is led into a show pen at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

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the New York Times, “I’ve always said that the 1619 Project is not a history. It is a work of journalism that explicitly seeks to challenge the national narrative and, therefore, the national memory. The project has always been as much about the present as it is the past.” And in the words of Ibram X. Kendi, director of the AntiRacist Research and Policy Center, “The only remedy to racist discrimination is antiracist discrimination. The only remedy to past discrimination is present discrimination. The only remedy to present discrimination is future discrimination.” If we’re going to have the debate, let’s at least debate what things actu-

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“If anyone knows anything about rabbits,” hollers Bailey Hennes. She’s in the midst of feeding and watering her award-winning lambs, but that doesn’t mean she knows how to impress a judge with a different animal. “I could use some pointers!”

ally are, not just bogeymen. There’s no certainty that any or all of these issues will become a part of the conversation in Jefferson County this year. But if they are, let’s try to keep it in the realm of knowledge and logic, and not fear and misinformation. And with that, Send in the Clowns. By the way, have a little patience with teachers, staff, and administrators in the buildings this year. In this extended metaphor of mine, they are the people walking behind the elephants in the parade.

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After a year off due to the pandemic, King Henry and the Colorado Renaissance Festival have returned to Douglas County for the 2021 season. The festival, in its 44th year, opened July 3 continues on weekends through Aug. 22. As in years past, visitors can experience a magical tour through time and legend. The village streets and pathways are filled with master revelers, artisans working hard to create original works of art, and let

ye not forget the food and beverages. The entertainment brings the show alive with live music, plus shows displaying a variety of talents from Cydeshow Cy swallowing real swords, to an angelic performer serves as a “live fountain.” Food is also a popular draw. From the King’s Pantry, visitors can enjoy some steak on a stick, or the pork tails and turkey legs from Canterbury Kitchens. Throughout the entire village, there is an abundance of beer options. Part of the magic of the annual festival, held in the south Douglas County town of Larkspur, is the abundance of visitors coming in full costume, engaging fully in the spirt of the past. The festival’s final open weekend

It was all good vibes as the 44th Renaissance Festival is back this year after being PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES canceled last year.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR A NEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE OF TEOCALI COCINA TEQUILERIA LLC D/B/A: TEOCALLI COCINA 5770 OLDE WADSWORTH BLVD. ARVADA, CO 80002 Notice is hereby given that an application has been presented to the City of Arvada Local Liquor Licensing authority for a Hotel and Restaurant liquor license from Teocali Cocina Tequileria LLC, d/b/a Teocalli Cocina, located at 5770 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO, whose controlling officer is: Grant Hopfenspirger, Owner, 5770 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO, United States. The license would allow sales of malt, vinous and spirituous liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises at 5770 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, CO 80002.

Said application will be heard and considered by the City of Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority at a virtual meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021. The application was submitted on June 18, 2021. For further information call Sarah Walters, Deputy City Clerk, at 720-898-7544. Dated this 12th day of August, 2021 /s/ Sarah Walters Deputy City Clerk CITY OF ARVADA, COLORADO Legal Notice No. 411138 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Allendale West Metropolitan District, City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado (the “District”).

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on November 2, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until the next regular special district election (May 2022), and three (3) directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2023). Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at 2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, August 27, 2021. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2021. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 30, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on October 26, 2021.

ALLENDALE WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 411129 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §§ 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-303, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the eligible electors of the Scenic Heights Metropolitan District, City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado (the “District”). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on November 2, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve until the next regular special district election (May 2022), and three (3) directors will be elected to serve until the second regular special district election (May 2023). Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the Designated Election Official (“DEO”), located at

2154 E. Commons Ave., Suite 2000, Centennial, CO 80122, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, August 27, 2021. If the DEO determines a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the form may be amended prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2021. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing of an insufficient form after this date and time. An Affidavit of Intent to be a Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the office of the DEO by the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Monday, August 30, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that information on obtaining an absentee ballot may be obtained from the DEO, and applications for an absentee ballot must be filed with the DEO no later than the close of business on October 26, 2021. SCENIC HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: Designated Election Official Legal Notice No. 411130 First Publication: August 12, 2021 Last Publication: August 12, 2021 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript and the Arvada Press

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Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the annual Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and MiniMarket; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

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