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INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 12 | CALENDAR: PAGE 15 | SPORTS: PAGE 16
VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 9
Last-minute mask order for all Jeffco students County health order makes masks mandatory BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
laptop. He then left the scene without stealing a vehicle at that time. Arvada Police responded to the scene shortly after the initial break in, and one of the vans which had an extra key was moved off-site. A car was used to block one of the other vans in, but shortly after the police left the scene the man returned and drove the van over the curb, through landscaping and away from the premises.
Timing, as they say, is everything. At 5:40 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16 — the evening before the first day of school for roughly 80,000 Jeffco students, Jefferson County Public Schools sent out a notice informing parents that all Jeffco PK-12 students in the county would be required to wear masks in school. The updated policy was a result of a late-breaking Public Health Order issued by Jefferson County Public Health’s Executive Director, Dawn Comstock. The email to families of Jeffco students was direct and to the point. “Late this afternoon, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) issued a Public Health Order (PHO 21-002) requiring masks be worn inside all schools and childcare settings, PK-12 for all individuals aged 2 and older regardless of vaccination status. Masks are required in any location that serves students age 2 and older,” it read. “We must follow this PHO beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17. All Jeffco Public Schools students, staff, visitors, and volunteers must wear masks while indoors in our schools and district buildings.” Prior to the PHO being issued, Jeffco Public Schools intended to require only students aged 3-11 to be masked. Masking for vaccinated students over the age of 12 would have been optional. This new Public Health Order comes in the wake of protests and discord among parents who object to mask requirements in schools. Protest organizer and member of Jeffco Unites: Kids First, took issue with the timing and substance of the PHO.
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2020-2021 Arvada Elks Lodge Firefighter of the Year Tracy Leyva, left, and 2020-2021 Arvada Elks Lodge Police Officer of the PHOTO BY RYAN DUNN Year Matt Archuleta.
Elks honor police officer and firefighter APD’s Matt Archuleta and AFPD’s Tracy Leyva honored BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Arvada Elks Lodge honored their Arvada police officer and firefighter of the year at a ceremony at their Yukon Street Lodge on Aug. 13. Arvada Police Department Detective Matt Archuleta
was named the Elk’s 2020-2021 Police Officer of the Year and Arvada Fire Protection District Firefighter Tracy Leyva was named the Elk’s 2020-2021 Firefighter of the year. Archuleta and Leyva were nominated for the awards by their peers at APD and AFPD. Arvada Elks Exalted Ruler Gene Schluter said the Elks usually hold their first responder awards ceremony in Feb. or March but were delayed this year due to COVID-19 and then
pushed the awards back again after the June 21 shooting in Olde Town. Schluter added that the Elks have honored first responders for over 40 years and appreciate the opportunity to honor police officers and firefighters in the community. “It’s a great honor for especially Arvada Elks to go out of our way to give an award to deserving people who have been selected by their peers,” said Schluter. SEE ELKS, P5
Hope House van makes swift U-turn Van found by Denver Police a day after theft BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A van was stolen from Hope House Colorado’s headquarters on Benton Street in Arvada on Aug. 12. The van – a 2012 Honda Odyssey wrapped in purple Hope House decals – was recovered by Denver
Police at 50th and Tennyson the evening of Aug. 13. After being recovered by Denver PD, the van was handed over to Arvada Police over the weekend of Aug. 14. APD is checking the van for damages and will return the van to Hope House once processing is complete. Early in the morning on Aug. 12, a man broke into Hope House’s facility through a back entrance and stole keys to three of the nonprofit’s vans along with a few iPads and a
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August 19, 2021
Rocky Mountain airport plan scrutiny intensifies Community group calls for noise and pollution studies before business expansion BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A community group and neighboring municipalities asked the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to pump the brakes after the airport published a draft of a new strategic business plan The airport identified about 200 acres of land where it can develop new facilities to help keep up with future industry demands. For the airport’s many neighbors who regularly complain about noise pollution, among other issues, the prospect of more planes and larger planes are the last things they want to see materialize. The strategic business plan has been controversial for months, but a more concerted outcry followed the airport’s release of a draft plan on Aug. 1. “Despite our best efforts to communicate our concerns to elected officials and others charged with the management of RMMA, public welfare is being ignored in favor of the business interests that guide the development and expansion of RMMA,” wrote Save Our Skies Alliance, a community group, to the Jefferson County Board of Commis-
Airplanes on the tarmac at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Jefferson County.
sioners in a letter on Aug. 5. The group, which created an online petition that received at least 1,500 signatures, wrote the commissioners in advance of a board meeting on Aug. 10 that featured a discussion on the strategic business plan. Jefferson County owns and operates the airport. In its letter to the commissioners, Save Our Skies Alliance added, “Changed conditions are so extensive that a strategic business plan … a plan that Airport Director Paul Anslow characterizes as a `strategic business plan’ is inadequate.” If the airport moves forward with the strategic business plan, the impact is significant because it would multiply the current level of
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activity out of the airport, the group said. The airport is the fourth largest in the state. The average number of aircraft to arrive and depart from the airport each day last year was 519, said Ben Miller, senior planner with the airport. The draft of the strategic business plan details the airport’s current operations. It is one of three “reliever” airports in the Denver metro region, meaning it diverts general aviation traffic away from Denver International Airport. The airport accommodates leisure flyers, who use small planes, corporate aviation for private jets, four flight training schools, two “fixed base operators” to provide services to itinerant aircraft, and cargo air travel. Fixed base operator services range from parking, fueling, maintenance, and passenger handling, among others. In the strategic business plan, the airport describes future industry trends, identifies opportunities for business expansion, and locates parcels where it can place potential new businesses. Potential additions to the airport include a new T-hangar for small leisure aircraft — a T-hangar can hold up to 128 total units — and new tarmac space for corporate aviation, flight training, and a third fixed base operator. The airport is currently unsure if it will need to build new facilities for cargo airlines, according to the plan. In its letter to the Jefferson County commissioners, the Save Our Skies Alliance said it was concerned about the airport pursuing new business opportunities without updating its land use and master plans first. The current land use and master plans were adopted in 2011, and a lot has changed with the airport since then, the group said. Updating those other plans first would enable the airport to further study noise complaints, residential development in the surrounding area, and environmental impacts.
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In response to the Save Our Skies Alliance letter, Miller said that the airport forecasts an update to its master plan in 2028. “The airport is still programming capital projects into the ten-year CIP that original as recommendations in the 2011 (master) plan. Current operations and conditions are also consistent with projections in the plan,” he added. In addition to the community group, local municipalities also expressed concerns about the strategic business plan in a recent community noise roundtable meeting. The roundtable — a group of elected officials from municipalities surrounding the airport — met the day before the county commissioners were scheduled to meet to discuss the plan. Mark Lacis, mayor pro tem of Superior and a roundtable member, proposed a resolution for the roundtable’s endorsement to slow down the strategic business plan process. The city of Louisville and Boulder County also supported the resolution, said Jefferson County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp, a roundtable member. Ultimately, the whole roundtable did not endorse Lacis’ resolution, nor did it endorse another resolution proposed by the town of Superior and city of Louisville about airport noise mitigation strategies. Yet, when the commissioners met Aug. 10 to discuss the strategic business plan, there were enough lingering questions and concerns among the commissioners that they did not give the go ahead for the strategic business plan, said Jefferson County spokeswoman Julie Story. Technically, county staff does not need formal approval from the commissioners to move forward with the plan, but the staff agreed to track down answers to commissioners’ questions before moving forward with the plan. The commissioners also wanted to wait to receive additional input from the community noise roundtable, which is scheduled to meet again on Sept. 13.
CORRECTION The last edition of the paper included a story on the Jefferson County Fair. Due to a reporting error two cutlines contained incorrect names. The owner of the pig Ripley is Lilian Stravig. The youth holding a chicken and speaking
with a 4-H judge is Mason Rapp of Lakewood. The paper regrets the error. To report any corrections or clarifications please call 303-566-4129 or email gwallace@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
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August 19, 2021
Council approves micromobility pilot program Shared scooters and bikes will be available in limited range starting Sept. 13 STAFF REPORT
An ordinance amending part of Arvada’s City Code to allow traffic enforcement on micromobility devices — such as shared e-scooters and bikes — passed unanimously in a 7-0 vote at the Aug. 16 Arvada City Council meeting. The program, which provides services in an area around the Arvada and Wheat Ridge G-line stops, is slated to begin on Sept. 13. At that time, two vendors approved by Arvada Director of
Manager Mark Public Works Deven with an Don Wick will initial assessbegin providment report on ing micromothe program on bility use in Jan. 31. Counthe service cil will then area. Represenhave the option tatives from to end the pilot Arvada-based program on electric veFeb. 7, 2022 if it hicle service is determined provider Volt to be unsucMobility made cessful. If the a presentation John Marriott, pilot program to council at the Aug. 16 Arvada City councilmember is deemed successful, it meeting, but would extend vendors were to Sept. 19, 2022 not determined for a second City Council review. at this time. If the program passes through After the launch, Arvada Pubthe second Council review, it lic Works would provide City
‘Hopefully we can gain some of the benefits that these devices have given other cities that were early adopters.’
would extend until the end of 2022. An annual permitting structure would open for all vendors on Jan. 1, 2023. Councilmember John Marriott voiced his approval of the pilot program after the affirmative vote. “I think this is a really good move by us here in Arvada,” said Marriott. “I think a pilot program is absolutely warranted. Hopefully we can gain some of the benefits that these devices have given other cities that were early adopters.” Arvada Mayor Marc Williams echoed his sentiment. “Look forward to seeing how the program moves forward,” said Williams.
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Arvada Fire Protection District unveils 9/11 memorial Statue located at Station 2 sculpted in likeness of FDNY firefighter BY RYAN DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Arvada Fire Protection District Chief Mike Piper says he remembers the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 clearly. “I was on duty that morning,” said Piper, “and I remember the battalion chief called and said, `You need to turn on the TV.’ And we turned on the TV and kind of watched in disbelief. It really was one of the more profound experiences I’ve had in my career, just being a firefighter when 9/11 happened.” Shortly after the tragedy, AFPD received a letter the Fire Department of New York sent to many fire departments nationwide asking if they were interested in obtaining a section of steel from the World Trade Center for use as a memorial. Piper said that AFPD held onto the piece of steel for over 15 years while mulling over what kind of memorial to construct. On Aug. 7 the memorial was finally unveiled at AFPD’s Station 2, located at 5250 Oak Street in Arvada. The sculpture depicts FDNY firefighter Nicholas Giordano
AFPD’s new 9/11 memorial, located at Station 2 on Oak Street.
Arvada firefighters stand in front of the new 9/11 memorial at the unveiling ceremony. PHOTOS COURTESY OF AFPD
kneeling in reverence for the first responders who lost their lives on that fateful day. Giordano had gotten off work early in the morning on Sept. 11, 2001 and saw the second plane hit the World Trade Center from the crest of a hill. He attended AFPD’s unveiling ceremony on Aug. 7 and
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Vogt. “It really did mean a lot to me. I had friends who went back (to New York) when it happened to look for victims and I went to some of that training when I was younger, so I can certainly appreciate what they went through.” Vogt added that the project took on a special importance to her because she wanted to draw attention to the ongoing health issues plaguing first responders who were on the scene. “There’s a lot of firefighters and police officer and first responders who are dying now because they were exposed to so many toxins that day,” said Vogt, “and there’s all kinds of cancers going around… it’s a real thing and there’s a lot of people still dying today because of the fallout from that event.” Piper said that he’s grateful to have 9/11 memorial in the community and commemorate the events that transpired on and after the event. “I’m really honored that we have a memorial in our community,” said Piper, “and that we can be a part of honoring the people who gave their lives, as well as the people who went to war after 9/11 and made so many sacrifices so that we Americans can live our lives in the way we do today.”
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Firefighter of the Year Leyva has been with AFPD for over 30 years, starting out as a volunteer before moving into a fulltime role, according to AFPD Chief Mike Piper. Recently Leyva has been working to prevent wildfires in the department’s Wildland Urban Interface in western Arvada. Piper said that fire prevention isn’t always on the forefront of what people consider when they think about fire departments, but that Leyva’s work on the west side has been greatly beneficial to the community. “If you think of the fire department,” said Piper, “people think of us as people who protect people by responding to emergencies. And that’s true, but the best way that we really protect people in our community is to try and prevent emergencies…and this is something that Firefighter Leyva does really well in terms of protecting our community from the threats associated with wildfires.” Piper added that Leyva played a key role in preventing the spread of a wildfire in Spring Mesa last year. “Tracey’s taken it upon himself,” said Piper, “in the last few years to get his own education and visit - door-to-door - homes in the communities and visit with people who live in these areas to try and prevent these types of fires from burning down their homes and threatening our community. And all of his good
Arvada Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Gene Schluter, right, confers the 2021 Arvada Elks PHOTO BY RYAN DUNN Lodge Firefighter of the Year award to Tracy Leyva, left.
hard work really was rewarded when we had a fire in Spring Mesa last year. “And all these homes in these areas,” said Piper, “that he had encouraged people mitigate the high grasses behind their properties lines didn’t have fires spread into those homes. And we credit Tracey and others for the great work that prevented what could have been a disaster in the community.” Leyva said he was flattered to be recognized by his peers and the Elks. “I’m honored to receive this award from the Elks,” said Leyva. “To be recognized, it’s an honor. The city has expanded to the western side with tremendous growth. People have been really great with us and very receptive.”
1988 and has primarily worked with the crime scene investigations team for the better part of the last 20 years. Arvada Police Chief Link Strate said that Archuleta often deals with the “worst of the worst,” but does so with the utmost professionalism and conduct. “Every major crime scene that the city has had in the last 20 years,
Police Officer of the Year Archuleta has been a member of the Arvada Police Department since
Matt has processed,” said Strate. “That includes officer involved shootings, our homicides, unfortunately the homicide of Officer Beesley a few months ago. So, matt goes out there in a businesslike fashion, sets his emotions aside and gets to the business of capturing what happened. “Here’s why that’s so critical,” Strate continued, “if we don’t capture what happened in the immediate aftermath of the event, the likelihood that we’re going to be able to identify and hold accountable those that are responsible for that are much less likely. If you talk about crime scene investigations in Jefferson County - and quite frankly, in the metro area and the state of Colorado - people are going to know Detective Archuleta.” Archuleta said the award takes on a special significance because he used to work patrol in Olde Town. “The Elks have been an important part of this Olde Town district for a while,” said Archuleta. “I worked this district for years, so to receive their praise really is especially meaningful.”
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School supply distribution gets VIP helper 5,000 students receive backpacks in annual event BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Jeffco Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland helped hand out school supplies at the Action Center’s annual school supply event Aug. 11 at Stevens Elementary School in Wheat Ridge. Dorland was able to interact with families as they picked up pencils, crayons, backpacks and more. “I’m just so excited for the partnership with the Action Center and the amazing support for our community and our students,” Dorland said. “It’s always better when you have what you need to go back to school and you feel like you’re coming in on the first day excited and ready with new items and fun things to learn with. What a special event and a great partnership!” Tawney Eisenbraun, the Action Center’s marketing and communications manager, said the organization has served 1,600 students in the first two days of the event. “We’re excited to welcome back the families. We’re allowing the kids back in — last year we didn’t because of COVID,” she said. When the kids arrive, they get checked in and get their supplies — crayons, paper, pens, glue — anything on the list for their grade.
Jeffco Schools Superintendent, Tracy Dorland, helps pass out school supplies and chats with parents and students at a backpack PHOTOS BY BOB WOOLEY distribution event that took place at Stevens Elementary School in Wheat Ridge.
Then they can make their way across the hall to the school’s gym, where they can pick out a backpack. The backpacks, stored by grade-level, are also full of supplies the kids will need. The event runs like a well-oiled
machine. Families are given appointment times and ushered in accordingly. Then, from registration through picking out a backpack, they’re able to move through at a surprisingly quick pace. Eisenbraun says most of the families are able to complete the whole experience in about five minutes. Pam Brier, the Action Center’s executive director, said the event is huge for the community because kids need to go back to school feeling ready, prepared and excited about the new school year. “Families need a little help, especially this year,” she said. “School supplies are really expensive. And it’s hard — very hard — especially if you have multiple kids, to be able to provide the things they need. So, if we can help with the backpacks and items that go in them for kids to be ready to learn on day one — that’s what we want to do.” Brier said though the Action Center officials have been conducting this event for years, they’re really excited to do it this year, when people are still feeling the impacts
Colorful backpacks ready for new owners were distributed at Stevens Elementary School in Wheat Ridge.
of the pandemic. Most of the supplies and backpacks are community donations. People were able to drop off items at the Action Center or buy online from wholesaler who then shipped the supplies directly to the center. This year’s event also featured something new — Jeffco Public Health was there, giving out vaccinations to anyone who hadn’t yet gotten one yet and wanted it.
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Jeffco’s Comstock talks masks with educators County’s top health official calls Delta variant a game-changer BY BOB WOOLEY BWOOLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Jefferson County Public Health’s Executive Director Dawn Comstock, spoke with Jeffco school leaders and principals in an Aug. 10 Zoom meeting about COVID-19 guidance for schools. During the virtual forum, Comstock showed slides containing current COVID-19 infection, vaccination and hospitalization rates in the county. She also answered questions from participants and explained JCPH’s position on masks in schools, for students and educators. Referring to a slide outlining rising numbers and severity of the Delta variant cases in children, Comstock said it shows COVID-19 infections do occur among the youngest populations, and they can transmit COVID to others. “You can see that unfortunately with the rise of the Delta variant the incidence rate of younger individuals in our society is very quickly approaching that of
adults in Jefferson County,” she said. So, why is this occurring? To be blunt, Comstock said, it’s because of the Delta variant. “The Delta variant has changed the playing field in our ongoing fight against COVID-19,” she said. “And I’m really trying to impress upon you, the need for schools to adjust in regard to this new Delta variant to protect your students, faculty and staff.” Sample testing conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shows the Delta variant is now responsible for more than 90% of all COVID-19 infections in Colorado. Comstock said vaccinations are not where it needs to be to protect the county’s children as they return to school this month. More than 58.7% of eligible school-age children are currently vaccinated in Jefferson County. Of the 1,318 COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County in July, 69.7% were among those who’d had no vaccination. Another 5.5% of cases were among individuals that were partially vaccinated. Comstock said the data shows that the overwhelming majority of deaths from COVID-19 are among the unvaccinated, and every individual under age 20 hospitalized due to COVID-19 has
been unvaccinated. “We haven’t had a single hospitalization in Jefferson County among 12- to 19-year-olds who are vaccinated — every single one has been unvaccinated,” she said. JCPH data shows that among adults, 87.4% of those hospitalized for the virus in the county are unvaccinated. The American Academy of Pediatrics, a professional group that represents more than 67,000 pediatricians nationally, and the Colorado chapter of the AAP, which represents more than 80 pediatricians in Colorado both recommend a layered approach to make schools as safe as possible for teachers, students and staff. That layered approach says all students old enough to get the vaccine should do so. And all children over age 2 and all staff should wear masks unless there’s a developmental condition that prohibits use. CDPHE has also released a document to help schools follow Centers for Disease Control guidance. Its recommendation is for schools to consider universal masking or at a minimum, masking for unvaccinated individuals indoors. In addition to Colorado guidance, the CDC has released guidance for reducing the spread of
COVID-19 in a school setting. It too, recommends mask wearing, vaccination for all those who are eligible, screening, testing, isolation and quarantine. Six days later, on the evening of the first day of school for most Jeffco students, the district changed its policy to match that guidance, requiringall students, staff, visitors and volunteers to wear masks while indoors at any district school or building. The district announcement said that the policy change reflected a new public health order from JCPH.
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Apex hosts annual dog swim Doggie Dip held at Lake Arbor Outdoor Pool PHOTOS BY RYAN DUNN
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pex Parks and Recreation District hosted its annual Doggie Dip event on Aug. 15, inviting dogs of all sizes to swim at Lake Arbor Outdoor Pool. New to this year’s Doggie Dip was the addition of two separate swim times for big dogs (over 30 pounds) and smaller pups (under 30 pounds).
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Following a months-long closure, Apex Parks and Recreation District’s Secrest Park has re-opened to the public with a brand-new inclusive playground. The revamped park, located at 6820 W. 66th Avenue, re-opened on Aug. 12 after breaking ground on the playground in Feb. Other additions to the park
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Being present can be a present
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s most of us are in similar situations, I was stunned and saddened by the recent loss of a long-time friend to cancer. We met as children, and were ALCHEMY actually engaged in kindergarten … though, for some reason, this arrangement didn’t even last out the school year. I do have blackand-white photos of us as five-year-olds Andrea Doray in paper hats at a birthday party, in the inevitable classroom group pics, and in our yearbook photos that seem so staged and formal now. We both eventually got engaged – to others – and, as lives do, ours crisscrossed through the years (decades, really) since we left our small
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Griffith good for city I am a senior citizen, a combat Navy veteran of Vietnam and a new resident of Arvada. I am writing to voice my full support for Mike Griffith, City Council At Large Candidate. He is a true patriot that loves his country and appreciates the service of all veterans. Mike is a free thinker who doesn’t follow trends and seeks truth in every endeavor. He is a family man and simply wants the best for his children and everyone in our city. I can’t wait to cast my vote for Mike Griffith on November 2, and I am telling everyone I know to do the same! Robert Jay DuVon, Arvada Poor choices at school district Appreciated the well-balanced page one article about the Jeffco School Board ignoring the consultants advice on closing schools in areas where attendance has waned. In 2017, the board chose to close just one school rather than five ... as recommended. The article states the board kicked that can down the road. Indeed. Now, what with the unscientific mask mandate for school children ages 3-11 — and the woke teachers union wanting to push critical race theory — there may be even more schools needing to be closed as parents SEE LETTERS, P16
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high school in the San Luis Valley of southwestern Colorado. I’ve lost other classmates and schoolmates, too, and the news of such deaths is sorrowful. Contemplating our next class reunion coming up in a couple of years fills me with both melancholy and anticipation. We are a group of friends made smaller by the vagaries of our fates, and we need to gather close to each other and cherish this time we’ll have together. If this sounds cheesy, so be it. Events such as this loss of a friend have brought the concept of living in the moment into much clearer focus. Of course, there are books and podcasts and courses and classes and and and that dictate how to “be present” in our lives, to live in the moment. That’s all well and good unless you are desperate to find a job or are waiting for a diagnosis or are
suffering a loss of any kind. Yes, I know … being present and living in the moment may help us endure these types of trials. And I try, I really do. So perhaps it’s this recent jolt – as well as the future prospect of a dwindling class reunion – that’s increased my resolve to determine how, and with whom, I want to spend my moments. And just now – perhaps unsurprisingly – even as I am writing these words, a friend has sent a photo of a refrigerator magnet he likes. Among the magnet’s maxims, “appreciate your friends” particularly resonates with me. Other truisms encourage me to be more present with the words “listen hard” and “practice wellness.” To help me live in the moment, I’m motivated by “play with abandon” and “laugh” and “do what you love.” For many of us, though, doing what we love means balancing our
time, talent and passions with our jobs, bills and other obligations. And for me, personally, this balance feels more urgent, more necessary and more demanding after the past year and a half. Life, as lives do, can turn quickly, for good or for harm … with opportunities for either – or both – joy and regret. So, ultimately, I’ve decided what being present and living in the moment means for me … to “choose with no regret.” Fittingly enough, the first words on the magnet are “live with intention,” followed by “walk to the edge.” And it’s the wisdom at the end that brings me to tears: “live as if this is all there is.”
Andrea Doray is a writer who leaves you with this thought: be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com.
Our brand is more than just the logo on our shirt
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he other day a teenager was approaching me wearing a black concert T-shirt with an image of Led Zeppelin on the front, and the year WINNING 1977. He happened WORDS to stop right in front of me to wait for traffic to stop so he could cross the street. So, I made a comment letting him know I liked the T-shirt and shared that I had seen Led Zeppelin Michael Norton perform in 1977 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The young man’s face lit up as he told me that it was his dad’s favorite band and how his dad had seen the concert in New York City as well. He also shared that he and his dad bonded over music and how much appreciation he had for classic rock. Suddenly, I was noticing the words, logos and images on the people I saw walking through the streets, airports and shops. As I was waiting to pay for a parking space, the woman in front of me turned around and she had the word “Empowered” on her shirt. I took the leap and asked her what the shirt was about. She shared that she was at a conference recently for her company and that the word “Empowered” was the theme for their event. And that it was one of
her very favorite words. It’s one of mine too. Many years ago, I happened to be traveling back from an event in Las Vegas. I was representing Zig Ziglar at that conference and I was wearing the Ziglar logo on my dress shirt. There was a glitch somewhere in the system that created a problem for many travelers, me included. The line began to get agitated, and frustration boiled over. At this point in my career, I had traveled more than a million miles. And I just occupied my time reading and checking my phone knowing that there was nothing I could do other than patiently wait it out. A few groups around me were fanning the flames of frustration and looking for sympathizers for the misery loves company club. One woman looked at me and said something about how awful the situation was and wondered why I wasn’t upset. Then she looked at the Zig Ziglar logo on my shirt. Then in a slightly condescending tone said, “Well you have to act calm and be positive, it’s what your company is all about.” My reply was straightforward and sincere as I shared with her that it was not just about the logo, it was about the message behind the logo. I also shared that I was frustrated too, but at that point all I could do was decide how I wanted to respond and how I could best use my time. Complaining was simply counter-
productive. Although she somewhat dismissed my reply, I noticed others around us begin to pick up their book, open their laptop, or take out a magazine to occupy their time. One gentleman walked up to me and said something that was so meaningful to me. He told me that Mr. Ziglar would be proud that I represented his brand so well. Honestly, I had not thought about it that way when I made my comments. Until the woman called the logo into question, I had forgotten I was even wearing it. Whether we are wearing any type of clothing with a message or logo on it or not, our actions and words speak volumes about who we are and what our brand is as a person. Our actions and words could also very easily characterize the type of company we work for and the corporate culture we represent. What do people see when they see you? How do you handle yourself when challenges arise? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we can remember that our brand is more than just the message or logo on our clothing, it really will be a better than good week. 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.
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ccording to Colorado University’s Environmental Center, rising temperatures, intense wildfires and more severe GUEST droughts, if left unchecked, could COLUMN render most Coloradans subject to natural disasters within a decade. Increased ground-level ozone from rising temperatures threatens our air quality. Wildfires constantly threaten Brianna Titone evacuation and destruction of homes. Polluted air can cause heart disease, respiratory illness and cancer. And with a rapid population boom, our water supply will be stretched thin; water scarcity could become a reality. If Coloradans can’t breathe, have enough to drink or protect their homes from destruction, they can’t
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MASK ORDER FROM PAGE 1
“As a parent, I think that springing a PHO on families 14 hours before school starts is just outside the realm of what should be acceptable,” she said. “Health departments are supposed to act as disinterested parties based on objective principals — much like The Supreme Court. Dr. Comstock is redefining the mission of a health department as an unelected political body — and that is just not acceptable. The fact that our school board should be considering this in absence of of an emergency declaration is perplexing. Where are they? Why haven’t they voted?” In the PHO, JCPH cited several reasons for the change including current Jefferson County COVID-19 transmission rates. “As of August 14, 2021, the CDC identifies Jefferson County as an area with high transmission at a 7-day new COVID-19 case rate of 119.4 per 100,000.1,” the order read. “Case counts and hospitalizations have recently increased rapidly due to the presence of variants in Colorado and insufficiently high vaccination rates to achieve herd immunity.”
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live in Colorado in a sustainable way. It’s that simple. One community in my district, GEOS, presents an excellent solution towards reducing carbon emissions. This is a key factor in combating the effects of climate change. GEOS embraces carbon free living by designing homes equipped with net-zero infrastructure. Features include strategic placement and orientation of homes, eco-conscious windows and carbon zero appliance and HVAC choices. Geos homes require reduced maintenance, are inexpensive to heat and cool and have virtually zero utility bills each month. Norbert Klebl, the founder and original developer of GEOS, grew up in Austria. Net zero technologies are commonplace there, and he felt the need to bring a carbon free community to Colorado. He started designing the community and saw the development through the first 32 homes.
I’ve met several of the community members; they expressed high satisfaction with their homes and take pride in a carbon free lifestyle. Using a combination of innovative heat pumps, geothermal heating and cooling and energy efficient windows, these homes adapt to their environment. They stay cool in summer, warm in winter and have less moving parts to fix and replace than homes with traditional HVAC systems. The electric induction cooktops in the homes heat up quickly, are less likely to cause an accident, are easier to regulate temperature compared to gas ranges and don’t emit any combustion byproducts. This includes CO2, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Air exchange systems used in the HVAC of the homes detect bad air quality, respond automatically and are controlled from anywhere using a smartphone. The cost of these homes is a little
more upfront, but the savings on utilities is immediate and cost of ownership is markedly less than a home with commonly used HVAC systems. There is no need for natural gas — which is mostly methane, a powerful greenhouse gas — in this community because nothing runs on gas. Also, since there is no need for natural gas, the community avoided the upfront cost of installing gas infrastructure. Despite the phenomenal start to building GEOS, the community is in jeopardy. A new developer, Peak Development Group, took over the project. They refuse to stay true to zero carbon standards of development. They seem to think that there is no market demand for homes built like the original 32 homes. They couldn’t be more wrong. GEOS is one of a kind and all of the original homes sold very quickly. Millennials now make up one third of the
The Order also addressed case numbers affecting individuals aged 0-19 in the county. According to JCPH, roughly 28.6% of all confirmed Jefferson County outbreaks reported in the fall of 2020 were either in childcare or pre-K through grade 12 school settings, and there were approximately 7,215 diagnosed infections during the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters in the childcare/pre-K through grade 12 age group. A number of exceptions and exemptions exist for students unable to comply with the County mandated PHO. Children under the age of 2, individuals who can’t tolerate a face covering and students who require special educational service needs that can’t be conducted while wearing a Face Covering are exempt from the order. Exceptions to the order will be made for hearing impaired individuals (or those communicating with hearing impaired individuals) who need to see each other’s mouth to communicate. There will also be exceptions for students during meal and snack time although six feet of social distancing must be maintained if occurring indoors. Exceptions will also be made for people asked
to move their mask temporarily for identification purposes and those actively engaged in a public safety role, such as members of law
enforcement. Other exceptions exist for students swimming in pools or playing certain musical instruments.
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OBITUARIES DAVIS
William R Davis, Jr 8/21/1959 - 2/12/2020
Celebration of Life: Arvada Methodist Church 6570 Carr Street Arvada, CO 80004 Saturday 8/21/2021 - Sanctuary – 10:30 am Luncheon reception following service. “Last Ride” led by American Vets Motorcycle friends to Ft. Logan National Cemetery. “Taps” at gravesite by US Navy Veteran. “Remember to bring your pennies” Live stream of service at: Arvada United Methodist Church https://www.arvadaumc.org/ Bill Jr was born in Chicago, Illinois, moving with his family to Colorado in 1967. Attending Allendale Elementary, Drake Junior High and Arvada West High School. While in high school joined the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves as a Reservist – then full time in U.S Marine Corp in 1976. Serving in many places and ending with a tour in “Desert Storm” in 1991. Was an active member and Manager with the U.S
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Marine Corps Organization, Worldwide sucide prevention monitoring. Was Arvada DeMolay Master Councilor, Mason, Consistory, El Jebel Shrine – Member of the Noble Cycles and Ambassador to Potentate Jim Stewart in 2009, member of American Vets Riding Club, friend to all and stranger to none. Survived by mother Helen (Davis)Condron, step-father Ted Condron, son, Michael Kimball of Washington State and grandson Opi of Washington State, the “23 Davis CUZ” (cousins), Mike, Rachel, Abbey & Robby Price. Preceded by his father, Bill Davis, Sr, grandfather Chris Mueller, grandmother Dorothy Mueller, aunt Shirley Bridges. Bill’s bigger than life “ smile “ ---- will live with us all forever. A constant reminder to all of us --- his family of very close friends, who were blessed with that constant and loving smile. Love you
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November 30, 1951 – July 26, 2021 On Monday, July 26th , 2021, Diane Lucille Johnson (Cora) passed into the light after a courageous battle. Born November 30th, 1951, Diane was the daughter of Edith and Reno Cora in Chicago, Illinois. Diane fell in love with Colorado and the Rocky Mountains and moved here decades ago. Diane was a strong woman who owned and operated her own business for many years following a successful career in the mortgage business. Throughout the years she loved dancing and watching heart-felt movies. She mostly cherished spending time with her beloved friends and family. Diane had a
playful spirit, a quick smile and an empathic nature which easily endeared many people to her. Diane is survived by her two children: Raymond Edward Johnson (Rene) and Jennifer Kate Ferris (Eric); two grandchildren, Amanda Johnson and Morgan Johnson; and, brother Daniel Cora (Toni). She is preceded by her parents, as well as, brothers Don Cora and John Cora, and sister Sandra O’Heir. In the spirit of Diane’s wishes, her body will be donated to science. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The American Cancer Society.
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LIFE Metro area offers lesser-known historical sites BY ELLIOTT WENZLER EWENZLER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The grave of Richard Whitsitt in Riverside Cemetery features an angel statue with a broken arm. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER
hile the Denver metro area is dotted with well-known aging ranches and charming historical homesteads, some history lovers of the area may be in search of a different kind of site — one they either haven’t heard of before or that they must romp through the woods to access. In search of these types of unusual history sites, one place to look is the National Register of Historic Places. For each of the counties that surround Denver — not to mention all the counties in the United States — this register provides a list of historically significant sites, some of which are unique or little-known sites. Some of these sites, like an abandoned, rattlesnakeridden military amphitheater in Golden, aren’t available for public access. Others, like Native American shelters in Douglas County, have a restricted location to protect them from being disturbed. But some on the list are simply often-overlooked historical sites in the area. The list includes bridges, farms, schools, archaeological sites and more and offers new discoveries for residents curious about all the nooks and crannies of their community’s history. Here are a few of the Denver area’s hidden history gems from the National Register of Historic Places and beyond.
Pioneer graves in Commerce City Did you know that Denver’s p oldest cemetery is mostly in H Commerce City? d Riverside Cemetery, located e a half-mile north of I-70 at 5201 o Brighton Boulevard, was built t in 1876 and registered with the e i national register in 1994. While the 77-acre cemetery is surrounded by industrial 2 properties, the cemetery itself d a serves as a peaceful resting place for many of Colorado’s c pioneers. One afternoon in Au-“ gust, the giant cemetery stood m mostly quiet and empty save t f for a few birds. The gravesite serves as the w final resting place for three of Colorado’s governors — John e d Evans, Samuel Elbert and John Routt. Pioneers buried there include Augusta Tabor, W a Gold Rush pioneer; Barney C Ford, who escaped from s slavery; and Silas Soule, an abolitionist and soldier who m l testified against Col. John Chivington and the Colorado Cavalry after the Sand Creek P l Massacre and was then assassinated in the streets of h r Denver. f Throughout the cemetery there are dozens of unique w headstones, including a log R cabin replica, a giant horse sculpture, several large angel s figures and a statue of a man i buried there. An online tour brochure of o the cemetery guides drivers s i and walkers through the r historic site, which is still open for new burials. The brochure tells the stories of several of the people buried there and provides general information about the cemetery. The informational pamphlet is available at www. FriendsofRiversideCemetery. org/visit-riverside. A nonprofit that helps SEE HISTORICAL, P13
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reat artists aren’t exactly well known for staying in the same place for long. That certainly was the case for Dorothy and Mel Tanner, the former of whom had a background in sculpture and the latter was an abstract painter. But they were introduced to acrylic glass (Plexiglas) and began building geometric shapes, which lead to creating lighted water fountains and more elaborate abstract sculptures in 1966. And so Lumonics, one of the longestrunning light art projects in the county, was born. Since their first light and sound experience in Miami in 1969 combined light sculptures, lasers, special effects and original music and video elements, the Tanners and their gallery have continued to experiment and grow. “Mel had a mystical experience in the summer of 1969, right around the first landing on the moon, and he wanted the artwork to be more experiential,” said Barry Raphael, Lumonics co-archivist and team member. “The Tanners converted their warehouse art studio into a light and sound
theater and created site-specific art for it.” Raphael explained that the mezzanine became a projection booth where the Tanners created hundreds of hand-painted slides that were projected on a large wall in addition to live painting and overhead projectors. They connected all the artworks to a color organ so that they could control the light sculptures to music during the performances, he said. Mel died in 1993 and Dorothy in 2020, but the intention of remaining members Marc Billard, Barbara Billard and Raphael is to honor their legacy. Something they’ll be doing with their new multi-sensory experience, Lumonics Immersed. A show designed to “refresh your body, mind and spirit,” as well as tribute to the Tanners, premieres from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Lumonics Light and Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., No. 11, in Denver. The aim is to do something similar monthly, but each experience will be a unique one. “Marc worked very closely with each of the Tanners in assembling the light sculp-
tures, and also helped with the technical aspects of the light and sound performances,” Raphael said. “We can’t duplicate the original live performances because of space limitations and the Tanners are no longer here, but we do create the vibe and the spirit, more than 50 years on.” The Tanners and Lumonics came to the metro area in 2008 and have done a range of exhibits. They’ll even be a part of Meow Wolf when it opens in September. And even though the Tanners are gone, the gallery remains a vibrant and creative place, Raphael said. “It has a magical quality. It is filled with the Tanners’ light sculptures, each one unique, yet they work together so harmoniously,” he said. “People can also explore the studio where the artwork is made and visit the Lumonics School of Light Art. We teach students how to build and ‘artify’ geometric shapes, just as the artform began.” For tickets and information, visit www. lumonics.net/immersed. SEE READER, P13
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preserve the cemetery, Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery, accepts donations to help maintain the property, which they say is “in a state of rapid decline.” Some may notice that many of the trees on the property have died and the ground cover is mostly weeds and native grass. “Over the fall and winter of 20082009, several dead trees fell and damaged nearby monuments and a historic private mausoleum,” according to the nonprofit’s website. -“Many more were taken down to manage this risk, but additional trees are in danger of falling during future storms or periods of strong winds.” The driveable and walkable cemetery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Walking among mammoths in Douglas County While many have heard of Dinosaur Ridge near Morrison, there’s more than one significant archaeological site in the area. Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve in Douglas County is a less well-known site but it has the highest concentration of mammoth remains in the state. It also offers free tours. “You can go on the site and see where they were,” said Cameron Randolph, vice chair of the preserve’s board of directors. In 1960, Charles Lamb was expanding a pond fed by a natural spring on his property when he came upon several large bones that were later identified as Columbian Mammoth remains. After several excavations of the
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Hear the Hottest Horns at the Arvada Center The weather has been hot lately, and all signs point to that being the way things are for a while yet. So, why not stay on brand and check out the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s “Hottest Horns of the `60s & `70s!” show the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. Performing with the orchestra will be long-time Tower of Power vocalist Larry Braggs, and they’ll be performing some of the biggest hits from that golden age of soul, including heaters from Earth, Wind & Fire, Blood, Sweat & Tears and others. This show will undoubtedly be a blast, so get your tickets at arvadacenter.org/events/colorado-jazzrepertory-orchestra-horn-bands-ofthe-60s-70s. ASLD brings back Summer Art Market The Art Students League of Denver (ASLD) is returning with its 28th Summer Art Market, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Presented by Meininger Art Supply, the market will feature 75 artists (including six first-time exhibitors).
site, archaeologists found the remains of at least five mammoths but there could be up to 30 mammoths that died at the site. During its life, an adult male Columbian Mammoth could grow up to 14 feet high at its shoulder. Other remains found on the site include Ice Age horses, camels, sloths and bison. There’s also evidence that the site was used by prehistoric people in the area as a hunting site. If confirmed with more research, that would put humans in that area 2,000 years earlier than previously thought, Rudolph said. Today, the site is 35 acres of protected land between Roxborough Park and Sterling Ranch. It was added to the national register in 1997. Free tours of the site are available on the first Saturday of each month during much of spring, summer and fall. Visitors can see where the remains were discovered, see a cast of one of the mammoth skulls found there and learn more about the region from the preserve’s docents. This year, the last organized tour will be Oct. 2. The site also offers private tours. Eventually, the organization hopes to have a museum on the site of the excavation, Rudolph said. The preserve will also host tours and demonstrations as part of International Archaeological Day on Oct. 16 in coordination with Roxborough State Park. Donations to the organization are welcome during tours. Residents interested in learning more about the preserve or signing up for a tour can do so by visiting www.LambSpring. org or their Facebook page at www. Facebook.com/LambSpringAP. Visit a castle near Morrison For those history lovers who
Held on Saturday, Aug. 28 and Sunday, Aug. 29, in the Washington Park neighborhood, between East 1st Avenue and East 4th Avenue and between Logan Street and Sherman Street, artists will be selling a range of works, including ceramics, fiber arts, mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture and more. For all the information, visit asld. org/summer-art-market-current/. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Lakewood Symphony Orchestra at Heritage Lakewood After a long time without brightening people’s lives with high quality music, the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra is back to doing what it does best. The orchestra is celebrating its return with a Grand Re-Opening concert held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St. The show is outdoors, so attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chair or a blanket for seating. People can also bring picnics or try the onsite food truck, Capitol City Wraps. The repertoire for this concert includes music from classics like “Titanic,” “The Lord of the Rings” and Star Wars. For tickets and information, visit www.lakewoodsymphony.org. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail.com.
A large statue of a horse tops one of the graves in Riverside Cemetery. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT WENZLER
yearn for a workout before their history lesson, there’s Castle Trail in Morrison’s Mount Falcon Park. The 6.7-mile, nearly 2,000-foot elevation gain loop trail leads hikers to the castle ruins of one of Denver’s early settlers and one of the area’s interesting historical characters: John Brisben Walker. In the park are both Walker’s stone mansion, destroyed by a fire, and the cornerstone of a nevercompleted home that Walker hoped would be a summer White House for the U.S. presidents. Born in 1847, Walker ended up in Denver 32 years later after having served as a general in the Chinese army, running for Congress, winning and losing a fortune and managing two newspapers, according to
Morrison Historical Society. Once in Denver, he dabbled in agriculture and made himself a new fortune before going on to develop River Front Park, an amusement park that also held Denver’s first rodeo. He made a series of other purchases including Governor Evans’ “Swiss Cottage” in Morrison and all of what is now Red Rocks Park and Mount Falcon. After a few years away from Colorado — during which time he bought the then-failing Cosmopolitan magazine, later sold it to William Randolph Hearst and also sponsored the first automobile race in the United States — Walker returned to Morrison in the early 20th century. From there, Walker began working on developing the area, building a road into town, adding a tea house and constructing hiking trails. He also built a railway to the top of Mount Morrison, making it the longest cog railway in the world at the time. During this “period of enthusiasm” Walker also dreamed up the idea of a permanent summer home for U.S. presidents, according to the historical society. Construction began on top of Mount Falcon and the cornerstone was laid, but before it could be completed, the finances dried up and the project fizzled. Nearby, Walker built his home, a stone mansion that was destroyed by fire in 1918. Walker, by then a widower with a son, moved to Brooklyn and then died in 1931. Today, the remains of his home and his dream of a summer White House remain for visitors to see in Mount Falcon Park.
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Jeffco newspaper community loses giant in Dick Hilker Newspaperman remembered for insightful columns, beloved mentoring BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“He was like the epitome of an old newsroom editor, but with a real sense of humor and a real warm heart.” That’s how former Arvada Sentinel reporter Joni Inman will remember her old boss, Dick Hilker, who she came to know well while working with him for four years in the early 1990s. Inman was one of countless young reporters, editors and others in Jeffco and beyond who Hilker came to know and befriend during his 40 years in Denver area newspapers, including over 30 as a reporter, editor, general manager and, for a time, part owner of the Jefferson Sentinel (the forerunner to the Lakewood Sentinel, now named the Jeffco Transcript). Hilker, who retired in 1991, died on Aug. 7 at 88. Dave Perry, the current editor of the Aurora Sentinel newspaper who also started his career working under Hilker at the Arvada Sentinel, said he would always remember him as a “real character,” but one who was fiercely passionate about his
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in his newsroom. That approach to mentorship often came with a heavy dollop of tough love, although he was not one to do the screaming and waving his arms Ed Asner-type from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” he said. “He was actually the opposite of that,” said Perry. “If you came back to the newsroom and said ‘I tried to ask the superintendent a question but he never came out of his office,’ he would just look at you with this look that said `Oh yeah well it looks like you are going to have go to back, huh?’ And you would just get the message right away.” Hilker was born in California but moved to Denver with his family when he was 12. He wrote in his own obituary that he decided to be a journalist while attending Byers Junior High School, and points out
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that there may have been a “subliminal connection” because the school was named for the founder of Denver’s first newspaper. He worked part-time as a copy boy for The Denver Post and attended and wrote for the college newspaper at DU before landing his first full time newspaper job at the Jefferson Sentinel. After five years covering sports at the Post, Hilker returned to the Sentinel to serve as the editor and general manager and remained with the chain through multiple ownership changes. Although he would spend the latter part of his year in executive roles for the Minneapolis Star Tribune (which bought the Sentinel newspaper chain), he continued to write a beloved regular column. “Those columns could be very poignant and kind of lecturing when he wanted them to be but they often ended with a punchline,” said Kevin Duggan, another Colorado journalist who got his start under Hilker and remained friends with him after moving to the Coloradoan newspaper in Fort Collins. “I would put him right up there with Art Buchwald, who was a syndicated columnist, and some of the other greats of his time.” Barb Granica, who first met Hilker after he hired her to work at the Wheat Ridge Sentinel in 1987, said she has always appreciated the way Hilker made an effort to keep in touch with her and so many of the other reporters he came to know. That mentality is reflected by his longtime newsroom nickname “Chief” which was bestowed upon him by a reporter because he “had a tribe that so many people were a part of.” When asked for a favorite story of Hilker, Granica said Hilker is best captured less by any particular memory than by the sum of how he made her feel. “I will remember him as someone who made me look good as a writer, valued as a friend and accepted into his family wholly and completely,” she said. “He saw me through decades of my life and many transitions and he was always there and always interested in what I was doing.”
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impact on the community. “We are so happy to be able to bring the first of its kind playground to Arvada. Kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy this park and we can’t wait to see everyone out here,” said Vicki Pyne, President of the Apex Board of Directors.
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Jeffco season opens up at Applewood Golf Course BY DENNIS PLEUSS JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GOLDEN — Chatfield senior Zach Lewis got to experience something new and exciting Aug. 11 at Applewood Golf Course. After playing on Chatfield’s boys golf Level-3 developmental squad and JV team over the past two years, Lewis teed up in his first varsity tournament at the Class 5A/4A Jeffco League tournament opener. “I want to have fun and play with a good attitude,” Lewis said. “I want to be strong.” Lewis is in the Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program at Chatfield, but nothing has held Lewis back from improving his golf game over the years. Chatfield boys golf coach Brady Stambaugh saw the athletic talent before Lewis started his high school career. “I’ve known Zach since he was in the eighth grade. I was his PE teacher at Deer Creek Middle School,” Stambaugh said moments before Lewis teed off. “He was by far one of the best athletes we had come from the challenge room. I remember him being an awesome badminton player.” At tryouts last week Lewis tied for fifth to make the varsity team. “You want your team to be as good as possible. Every so often there are kids you are rooting for to make it,” Stambaugh said. “Zach was one of them we were watching throughout tryouts. He as really earned it himself. He has gotten a lot better and improved.” Lewis said he has been playing golf since he was 2 years old and also plays on Chatfield’s Unified basketball team. “I want to hit some good shots so I can be like Tiger Woods,” Lewis said before he shot a round of 104 in the first of six Jeffco League tournaments this fall. “Because of his situation, he approaches golf in a slightly different way,” Stambaugh said of Lewis. “He teaches things to the other guys that he plays with. He has an amazing
Ralston Valley senior Gage Messingham hit his opening drive of the Class 5A Jeffco League tournament season Aug. 11 at Applewood Golf Course. Messinghman, defending 5A Jeffco individual medalist, fired a 4-under-par 67 to place first in the individual PHOTOS BY DENNIS PLEUSS/JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS standings.
demeanor for golf. He doesn’t hold onto things or get angry. It clicks for him. When he gets on a golf course it’s natural for him.” Things really clicked for Ralston Valley senior Gage Messingham at Applewood. The defending 5A Jeffco individual medalist started his round with an eagle after driving the par-4 No. 1 hole. Messingham finished with a 4-under-par, 67, edging Arvada West junior Yusuke Ogi (68) by a stroke and Lakewood senior Max Lange (69) by two strokes. Messingham, Ogi and Lange are all returning 5A Jeffco League firstteam all-conference selections from last season. Columbine had a strong team finish with sophomore Matai Naqica
(70), along with seniors Qwenton Caldwell (70) and Matt Cicero (72) all finishing in the top-5 individually, giving the Rebels the early lead for the conference team championship. On the 4A side, Evergreen freshman Tyler Long wasted no time breaking out on the high school stage. Long had a 4-under-par, 67 to win the individual 4A medalist by four strokes over Conifer senior Cade Rummell. The next Jeffco League tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Hyland Hills Golf Course. Dennis Pleuss is the Sports Information Director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.
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housing market. In a 2020 survey from Pop Polling, 83% of millennials said they wanted a green home. Not producing the remaining homes the same way as the original homes will create a deep rift in the community. Building the remaining homes carbon free is an opportunity to be the change. This is the opportunity for the developer to showcase beautiful homes that can be built in sustainable ways. Having a model net zero community shows Coloradans not only is it possible, but desirable to live carbon free. Thwarting the carbon free development of this community will only set us back another decade in normalizing currently available innovations designed to offset dangerous levels of carbon emissions. We don’t have that much time. Colorado is on fire. Bold action has to start today, including the development of sustainable housing.
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State Representative Brianna Titone (D-Arvada) represents House District 27.
Culpable local leaders As Capitol Hill police officers testify before Congress regarding the assault upon them by Trump supporters storming the Capitol to violently overturn a free and fair election for the first time in the world’s oldest living Republic, and which more than six months later still has 17 of their colleagues unable to return to duty due to their injuries, perhaps people should reflect upon how the Jefferson and Douglas County Republican Parties exhorted people to bring that “Storm” upon the Capitol on their
Golden sophomore River Bochow watches his chip up to the green during the first of six Class 5A/4A Jeffco League tournaments for the boys golf season. The Demons placed fourth in the team standings with senior Zach Henderson shooting the best round for Golden with a 79.
social media pages. And how scores, if not more than a hundred, of their members posted comments frothing at the mouth in agreement with the purposes and goals behind that “Storm.” The Jefferson and Douglas County GOP quickly and quietly removed those posts from their social media immediately after the attack upon the Capitol to hide their complicity. But if any comments on their social media pages revealed people who went to DC to bring “The Storm” upon our nation, or individuals who aided and abetted the assault on our Capitol, shouldn’t the Douglas and Jefferson County Republican Parties have turned those threads over to federal authorities rather than cowardly removing and destroying evidence of their proud involvement in what I think is one of the worse crimes in our nation’s history? Robert Marshall, Evergreen/Highlands Ranch
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Hope House Colorado Communications Manager Dana Streufert said that the nonprofit relies on the vans to fulfil their teen mom’s transportation needs and is now unable to either of the other two vans due to safety concerns. “It is incredibly problematic being that we utilize these vehicles daily to transport our teen moms to appointments, college classes, work meetings, important errands and so much more,” said Streufert. “As our teen moms continue to work toward self-sufficiency it is so important that we have reliable transportation to help them on their way. “Now,” Streufert continued, “we are unable to safely drive the remaining two vans around until they can be re-keyed, and our third is no longer available at all. Staff often have them reserved for various trips with moms or to pick up food donations from partners so we can provide access to meals for moms at the Resource Center.” Hope House Colorado Director of Development Lisa Schlarbaum said that the nonprofit’s three big barriers that it seeks to address are childcare, education and transportation, the latter of which is severely hindered with the theft of the van. “You cannot miss that van,” said Schlarbaum. “We want our van
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back.” Schlarbaum added that the nonprofit received their fleet of three vans in 2014 as a charitable donation. “Any motor vehicle theft is frustrating,” said Arvada Police Department Public Information Officer Dave Snelling, “however, this terrible act impacts those in need and is despicable.” Streufert said the van theft only adds to recent automotive headaches Hope House has endured. “Less than a month ago,” said Streufert, “two catalytic converters were stolen out of two of our other vehicles (a 15-passenger van we use to shuttle equipment for events and a car that was used by some of our moms living in the residential house). We are unsure if the converter was taken from the van, or what damages it incurred, but it adds to the damages we’ve already experienced recently.”
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It is no surprise that local families are feeling frustrated and burned out in the current housing market, as national economist Elliot Eisenberg says Colorado is going through a “California problem.” In January, Eisenberg, of econ70. com, compared the Colorado housing market to a car cruising down the interstate. Before the pandemic in 2019, all signs were stable and cruise control was set at 65 mph. In 2020, it slowed down to about 25 mph. In 2021, the market spun out of control, hitting 95 mph. There are several factors contributing to the current market conditions, but mostly, it is the “California problem,” Eisenberg said. “For a long time, the California problem stayed in California,” Eisenberg said. “But now it is coming to Colorado as people in California are saying ‘hell with it.’ The housing prices are too high, taxes are too high, the cost of living is ridiculous. They are jumping ship and heading to Denver.” The problem, Eisenberg said, is that Colorado was already falling behind in building enough homes. Add
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in a continually growing population and the market becomes a problem, he said. According to the Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends Report for July, Colorado’s population increased by about 50,000 people between July 2019 and July 2020. From
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Schafer said with population increases, local families are being forced to “drive until they find something they can afford.” Schafer explained a ripple effect, using her son as an example. He and his family could no longer afford the increased cost of homes in Denver, which meant driving south. He was lucky to land in Castle Rock, Schafer said, but by the time he moved in, his home value had already increased by tens of thousands of dollars. Shawn D., who requested that his last name not be used for work-related reasons, said his family of five are currently living in a rental home in Highlands Ranch. Shawn said the “insane” housing market along the Front Range has him and his wife questioning their move to Colorado from Florida two years ago. Shawn said they sold their Florida home for $280,000, making him feel like they had a good down payment and would be fine in moving to Colorado. Instead, they have been met with one letdown after another. Shawn described a market where they get on waiting lists for new housing developments that only become a lost cause. Shawn, who works in downtown Denver when he is not working remotely, wanted to buy in Highlands Ranch. When that became too difficult, they started driving all over. Shawn said they have put offers on homes in Castle Rock, Evergreen, and anywhere else they could in the Denver metro area. They even considered homes in Bailey, which were also overpriced, he said. Adrian Espinoza, a Coldwell Banker real estate agent in Lakewood, said inventory is the biggest issue for clients looking for a first home, or families and couples looking to upgrade. Espinoza said on any given day across Front Range, there are 5,000 homes up for sale. In a normal market, he said there should be between 20,000 and 30,000 listings. The lack
It is hard to buy new and existing homes as inventory is scooped up quickly across the PHOTO BY THELMA GRIMES Denver metro area.
of inventory cuts options for clients and drives prices higher. In January, DMAR estimated there were more than 24,000 active listings along the Front Range. In July, there were just over 3,000 homes up for sale. A Zillow report estimates home values along the Front Range have increased by an average of 20% from the same time last year. In Douglas County, the median home price is $656,281, a 20.1% increase from 2020. In Jefferson County, the median home price is $584,544, a 21.8% increase. Arapahoe County has the lowest increase, with the median home price of $490,501, a 16.3% increase. Espinoza said the problem with the reports listing median home prices that seem reasonable is that there is not enough inventory to sustain those numbers. Espinoza said in Castle Rock alone, homes are being scooped up so quickly and above asking, that there are few choices in the $600,000 range. Espinoza represents Courtnee Lamb in Castle Rock. Trying to sell her current family home to move into a bigger home with extra property has been a nightmare, Lamb said. “We put our home up for sale and it is at two weeks on the market,”
she said. “No one expected that, which means when we are putting contingency offers for homes we want to buy. Sellers do not want to because a bigger cash offer will likely come later.” Lamb described a market where she and her husband submit an offer $40,000 above asking price one night, only to be outbid by someone offering $80,000 above asking the next morning. Lamb said they like Castle Rock and want to make sure their children remain in the same school, but the housing market is driving them to look in Elizabeth, Franktown and Colorado Springs. Espinoza said he advises his clients to wait if they can, hoping something will become available in the area where families want to live. But he admitted the current market is creating a lot of stress and frustration. Shawn said one of the most frustrating parts of trying to find a home is that it feels like families like his are no longer welcome in the Denver metro area. Eisenberg said Shawn is not wrong. As Californians make a lot of money selling their homes and move to Colorado, they have the funds to spend. “You have really rich people com-
ing to a market where prices are great and spending an extra $80,000 above asking price is no big deal. It means nothing to them,” he said. As Californians keep moving to Colorado and other states, the housing market is changing, Eisenberg said. That means the drive to affordability for current families means shifting to housing searches farther south in Pueblo or heading out of state to Kansas or Idaho, he said. Shawn said he signed another oneyear lease on his rental home, noting that it came with a 3% increase. In the next year, Shawn said if his family cannot find a suitable home along the Front Range, they will leave the state. “I definitely feel like I have been priced out of my ability to grow and make this a longtime home,” he said. “If this market stays this way, people are going to leave. It is unhealthy, unstable growth.” Eisenberg said there are other factors driving prices and inventory. Eisenberg said citizens fight growth. They want to preserve open space and push for less housing developments. However, that means not enough homes are going up to stabilize the market, he said. “The Denver housing market has become one of the most expensive markets in the country,” Eisenberg said. “Politicians want to keep their jobs, so they don’t push for more housing. But the only solution is to build more homes.” Schafer said another factor is people are staying in the homes they have. Families see the market and decide to stay put. Older couples who would normally downsize are staying put because they cannot afford the rising cost of a townhome or condo. Eisenberg said when the average cost of a townhome or condo goes above $350,000 older couples cannot scale down and single young professionals and couples cannot move into the buyer’s market. In the end, Eisenberg said the reality is current Coloradans will start relocating to places like Boise because it is considered the new Denver.
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