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City of Arvada and Jefferson County sue Broomfield over long-suffering Jefferson Parkway project Arvada Mayor says he hopes to resolve dispute with Broomfield before going to trial BY RYLEE DUNN RDUNN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The City of Arvada and the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners filed a lawsuit on June 1 suing the City and County of Broomfield for breach of contract and damages pertaining to Broomfield’s decision to pull out of the Jefferson Parkway project in 2020. The Jefferson County Parkway is a proposed 10-mile beltway segment that would connect the Northwest Parkway in Broomfield with Highway 93 in Jefferson County. The parkway would complete the Colorado State Highway 470 route
encircling the Denver Metro area. The project is estimated to cost $250 million to complete. The lawsuit filed by Arvada and Jefferson County states that between 2008 and 2019, taxpayers have contributed almost $16.8 million to the project — $6.3 million from Jefferson County, nearly $7 million from Arvada and $3.5 million from Broomfield. Prior to pulling out, Broomfield was a voting member of the Parkway Authority for nearly
Appeal in Faith Christian Academy teacher discrimination case denied by 10th Circuit Court Case remanded to district court for decision; potential Supreme Court appeal looms
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Man sentenced to 38 years in 2020 Arvada stabbing murder Tyler Condit was found guilty of murdering Joseph Elsey and disposing of his remains in Clear Creek
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A federal appeals court won’t be taking up the case of Gregory Tucker vs. Faith Bible Chapel International, as a June 7 decision by the 10th Circuit Court declared that they do not have jusirdiction to hear the interlocutory appeal. The case will now go back to district court for a ruling, unless FCA appeals the decision to the United States Supreme Court. Tucker vs. Faith concerns the Feb. 26, 2018 firing of Gregg Tucker, who taught at the private school
12 years. Broomfield cited environmental concerns pertaining to the parkway’s proximity to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and former nuclear weapons manufacturing site, which was cited for elevated levels of plutonium around the time Broomfield left the Parkway Authority. Arvada Mayor Marc Williams said that he felt the lawsuit was filed because the contractual statute of
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The facade of Faith Christian Academy’s High School in Arvada, where Gregg Tucker PHOTO BY RYLEE DUNN was a teacher for 12 years until his termination in February 2018.
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One June 9, The First Judicial District Court sentenced Tyler Condit to 38 years in the Department of Corrections for the 2020 murder of 22-year-old Arvadan Joseph Elsey. Condit faced 16-78 years in prison for “brutally stabbing Elsey, stuffing his lifeless body into a tote, and the SEE STABBING, P2
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Fentanyl bill signed into law before session ends Lawmakers were able to find compromise before legislative clock ran out STAFF REPORT
On May 11, Colorado legislators approved House Bill 22-1326 with less than two hours remaining in the 2022 session. To push the bill over the finish line, a House and Senate conference Committee was appointed to create a
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in Arvada for 12 years. Tucker alleges that he was fired shortly after hosting a chapel meeting addressing “a number of disturbing incidents of racism,” according to a letter he wrote on Jan. 6, 2018. In its defense, FCA used an interlocutory appeal — an appeal filed before the district court initially hearing the case came to a decision — and has attempted to invoke the ministerial exception; a doctrine that bars the application of antidiscrimination laws to ministers employed by religious organizations. Tucker’s defense has argued that the ministerial exception doesn’t apply in this case because Tucker was a secular teacher at the school. In rejecting Faith’s appeal, the 10th Circuit Court stated that, “The Supreme Court has only permitted immediate appeals from the denial of qualified immunity when the issue presented for appeal is one of law, not fact. Here, on the other hand, the critical question for purposes of the
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inhumane disposal of his remains in Clear Creek,” according to a press release from the First Judicial District. On Aug. 29, 2020, Arvada Police were called to an apartment in the city regarding a suspicious incident after
compromise that could pass both chambers. It was ultimately passed in the House by a vote of 35-30 and in the Senate by a vote of 27-8. HB 22-1326 was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on May 25. In general, the bill creates tougher penalties for fentanyl distribution and provides more treatment options for dependent users, while funding drug education. It also provides money for Naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdose. SEE BILL, P4
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‘ministerial exception’ is the factintensive inquiry into whether Tucker was a minister.” Richard Katskee, the vice president and legal director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State — Tucker’s legal counsel — confirmed that the next steps in the case will include going back to district court for a trial, which will in part prove whether or not Tucker was a minister. “He isn’t, he’s a really good teacher, but not a minister,” Katskee said. “And also, what the injuries to him are and what the damages are. The other side can seek Supreme Court review. I won’t be surprised if they do.” FCA Superintendent Andrew Hasz said that the school was considering its options after the decision. “The case raises very important First Amendment issues, including avoiding church-state entanglement,” Hasz said in an email to the Arvada Press. “The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that courts should not second-guess a religious school’s decision on who teaches its students about religion. “That protection is very strong here, as the plaintiff was our school’s chaplain and left following a disagreement about how he led
a chapel service,” Hasz continued. “The panel’s opinion also appears to sharply conflict with rulings from other federal appellate courts and state supreme courts. We are reviewing the decision and will plan next steps in consultation with our legal team.” Ramya Sinha attended FCA from 2nd to 12th grade from 2007 to 2018 and was a student at FCA’s high school, where Tucker taught from 2014 to 2018. Sinha, who is black, said she was discriminated against by white students on the basis of her race while at FCA, and sought out a trusted adult in Tucker for refuge. Sinha said she was pleased with the 10th Circuit Court’s decision and hoped that it would bring FCA closer to being held accountable for their “culture of white supremacy.” “I have so much joy hearing this news,” Sinha said. “I believe that the court’s decision to throw the appeal is a great step in the right direction towards necessary accountability and justice. For decades so many people have been harmed by Faith Christian Academy and they need to know that their oppressive and harmful actions will be met with consequences.” Katskee outlined specific incidents
of racism and explained Tucker’s response, characterizing Tucker’s actions as those of “a really good teacher.” “The school had some really ugly problems with racism, there were students who showed up in KKK robes, students who did mock executions of students of color in the school,” Katskee said. “Greg did what a really good teacher does, he tried to educate the students, teach them about racism and make them see what they had done in that way. That’s really good stuff. “Then some parents complained, parents of kids involved in perpetrating these racist incidents. What the school did was say, ‘We can’t risk losing one parent’s tuition over one unhappy parent,’ so they fired Gregg,” Katskee continued. “And that meant that they fired him for teaching that racism isn’t a good thing. That fits into the category of a discriminatory firing, particularly because Gregg had been subjected to this awful hateful stuff as well. He didn’t respond by getting angry, he responded by trying to teach.” The Arvada Press will continue to follow this case as it develops.
one of Elsey’s friends reported that Elsey hadn’t been seen or heard from since Aug. 24, 2020. Police found blood and signs of an attempted cleanup and learned that Elsey lived at the apartment that Condit had recently moved into. Condit was arrested in Denver on Sept. 1, 2020 by Arvada Police, and on Sept. 6, 2020, Elsey’s body was discovered in Silver Plume after
nearly two weeks of being left in the elements. Expert testimony at the trial stated that Elsey was stabbed in the neck and sustained other defensive wounds. Condit testified that during an argument with Elsey, Elsey threatened Condit with a knife and was ultimately struck by his own knife and died. The jury found Condit guilty of Second Degree Murder, Tampering
with a Deceased Human Body and two counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence. “You failed in that moment,” said an unattributed quote in the press release. “There is a moment in your life where staying out of trouble becomes less important than saving a human life and you didn’t do it. Staying out of trouble was more important than a person dying.”
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limitations was coming up, and said he was hoping the dispute could be handled internally before going to trial. “Frankly, we were up to the statute of limitations, so we needed to file at this time to preserve our contractual rights under the original agreement,” Williams said. “We’ve been in recent discussions with Broomfield, and we’re cautiously optimistic that we’re going to get this matter solved short of having any trial activity. “I spoke to the Mayor of Broomfield and let them know we’re proceeding with this,” Williams continued. “She expressed to me that she’s optimistic as well that we’ll be able to get the issues resolved.”
The Jefferson County Parkway is a proposed 10-mile beltway segment that would connect the Northwest Parkway in Broomfield with Highway 93 in Jefferson County. The parkway would complete the Colorado State Highway 470 route encircling the FILE PHOTO Denver Metro area.
Broomfield Mayor Guyleen Castriotta said that the City and County of Broomfield was aware of the suit, but that she could not comment further. Carolyn Romero, the City and County of Broomfield’s chief communications officer, echoed Castriotta’s sentiment. “Broomfield has been, and will continue to, negotiate in good faith to seek a possible resolution,” Romero said. “Broomfield doesn’t have a practice of discussing pending litigation and has no additional comment at this time.” During a February visit to Arvada, Gov. Jared Polis told the Arvada Press that he was hopeful the project could still be completed, as it would provide safety and traffic relief for commuters. “Right now, Highway 93 is one SEE PARKWAY, P4
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In April Zillow Published a Primer on Solar for Your Home — Here Are My Reflections for Jeffco
On April 27, Zillow published a article, “6 Questions to Ask as You Consider Home Solar.” I thought it was pretty comprehensive, but it was for a national audience, and some of the questions are readily answered for us here in Colorado. I’ll post a link to the full article at www.GoldenREblog.com. The article begins by asserting that, according to Zillow’s research, homes which highlight eco-friendly features like solar sell up to 10 days quicker and for 1.4% more than homes that don’t. That statistic, however, fails to distinguish between homes which have fullyowned solar installations, and home that have leased systems or “power purchase agreements.” Those alternative arrangements basically create a situation in which the homeowner purchases electricity from two companies instead of one — still a good deal, since the solar power typically costs less than the power purchased from the utility. Zillow’s question #1 is whether your home is suitable for solar. We all know, of course, that a south-facing roof without shading is best, but there are other considerations, such as the condition of your roof. If your roof needs replacing before you put solar panels on it, you may want to include Roper Roofing & Solar in Golden among the solar companies you interview. It’s the only solar company I know which is also a roofing company. One question posed by Zillow is whether your HOA (if you have one) will allow solar. Fortunately, Colorado passed a law over a decade ago which requires HOAs to allow solar and other sustainable improvements. HOAs can regulate appearance but not prohibit solar. For example, it could require that solar panels be flush with your roof rather than angled out from it. The article points out that if your home
is not suitable for solar, you should look into community solar, for which it provides a link. Community solar is also a good alternative for renters and condo owners. The second question is how to find a reputable installer. Personally, I like to hire a small (and local) family-owned company over a national business with a local sales team. I recommend Golden Solar, which has installed five systems for me over the past two decades, and Buglet Solar Electric. The owners of those two companies, Don Parker and Whitney Painter, can answer question #3, which is what incentives and rebates are available on the federal, state, local and utility level. The current federal incentive is a 26% tax credit, which drops to 22% next year and expires the following year unless Congress extends it. Question #4 is whether there’s net metering, which allows you to “bank” your daytime production for nighttime use and carry forward your surplus solar production to future months and years. In Colorado, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Question #5 is about battery storage. Net metering, in my opinion, makes home battery backup/storage unnecessary unless you are worried about power outages. (If you have life-sustaining equipment that requires uninterrupted electricity, battery storage might be appropriate.) Where battery storage is essential, of course, is in off-grid applications, such as in a mountain cabin without accessible electricity from a utility. I have listed such homes with impressive battery systems. The last question which Zillow poses is whether a solar installation is worth it, admitting that this is a very personal decision.
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A solar installation nowadays costs between $10,000 and $20,000 for the typical home, and you can ask the companies you interview what the return on investment will be. I have never worried about ROI, because installing solar, to me, is simply the right thing to do, satisfied to know that it does pay for itself, whether in five years or ten. One piece of advice which was not in
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of our most dangerous stretches; we lose people every year there,” Polis said. “I think it would be a major safety upgrade when the project is completed, and it can save time for commuters, but just as importantly, it will decrease the
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traffic accident rate and save lives.” Williams said that his goal with the negotiation was to secure the monetary amount Broomfield agreed to up until the time they withdrew from the project, and for Broomfield to transfer the rights of way needed to complete the project. “Our aspiration is that the City and County of Broomfield will pay what they agreed to pay
up to the time they withdrew and transfer over to the Parkway Authority the rights of way that they had acquired for the parkway,” Williams said. Williams added that he felt that Arvada’s relationship with Broomfield had improved over the years. “I think we’ve got a better relationship with (Broomfield) than we did when they announced they were pulling out of the
Parkway Authority,” Williams said. “I think they’ve gotten better legal advice about their risk in this matter. We had to make sure Jefferson County was on board. I think everybody understands that they’ve got their respective positions, but there are contractual obligations that need to be met.” A status hearing has been set for 7 a.m. Aug. 4 with presiding Judge Lindsay L. Vangilder.
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Bio: Lesley has called Jeffco home for 27 years and lives in south Jeffco with her family. As your county commissioner, Lesley provides leadership statewide and locally on some of the most pressing issues facing our community including wildfire risk reduction, opioid prevention, economic development, early childhood education and more.
Bio: As a 5th generation Coloradoan and Jeffco native (born and raised in Arvada), my roots run deep in our state and county. I have been married to the same wonderful woman for 32-years, father to 3 great kids, I am a registered professional civil engineer, and former 2-term county commissioner.
Why are you running for county commissioner? Our family has called Jefferson County home for 27 years. It’s a great place to raise a family, start a business, enjoy the outdoors, or retire. As the gateway to the Rockies, Jefferson County offers a quality of life that’s unparalleled. I’m running for re-election because I believe in improving lives and building opportunity across our county. I have a proven track record of successfully addressing wildfire risk reduction, attracting jobs, supporting local businesses, protecting our public lands, increasing trails and open space, fighting the opioid epidemic, and promoting safe, inclusive communities.
Why are you running for county commissioner? I am very concerned with the direction of the county and the actions taken by the commissioners over the past few years. With the over regulation and everchanging rules stifling small business, their desire to raise taxes as the county and the nation suffers from the worst inflationary pressure in over 40-years, to their decision to underfund the Sheriffs department, Jefferson County needs a leader who listens to them and represent their interests. I am that proven leader who listens to and engages with the community all while working to develop solutions to our critical needs.
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In light of the recent nationwide spike in crime, without talking about the state, federal government or anyone else, what would you do to bring crime numbers down in Jeffco if you were elected Sheriff? It is my goal to centralize services within the county, allowing us to prioritize Deputies on the street. Using data, we will then deploy deputies into high-risk areas. We must also listen to our citizens to make sure that our areas of concern are in line with theirs. We will utilize evidence-based programs throughout the Sheriff’s Office, which will reduce the rates of repeat offenses. We will use performance measurements to guide and ensure progress with any approaches we implement.
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Jeffco assessor candidates from decades of paper to digital files overnight. You can’t replace enterprise software quickly. Sometimes an office needs change, and sometimes it needs stability and continuity.
Scot Kersgaard, Democrat Bio: Colorado resident since 1987, Jeffco since 2004. Real estate agent for 20+ years. Served as press secretary to a U.S Senator. Owned a newspaper,and a television station. Consulted with many Colorado cities and counties as well as such companies as IBM, Microsoft, GE, Oracle, Transamerica, Sun Microsystems and Ford. Why are you running for Assessor? I ran four years ago because I thought the office needed new leadership. In my first term, we have dramatically improved the website, and dramatically reduced the percentage of property owners who feel the need to file an appeal. We have embarked on an aggressive plan to improve technology and digitize the office. I am running again because the work isn’t finished. You don’t transition
What is your biggest strength as a candidate? I have four years of experience running the office, improving processes and supporting staff in their efforts in imaging and creating the best possible assessor’s office. I ran four years ago as a change agent, and I’ve spent four years working with staff to develop and implement better process analysis to streamline our work. We’ve developed better data analytics in order to work smarter and more accurately. My biggest strength is identifying leaders and ensuring they are in positions of leadership. Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government? I don’t work for Jefferson County government. I work for the residents and taxpayers of the County. I consider myself a fiduciary of the taxpayers’ money. State law spells out the duties of the office. We need to do those things well, and do them at the lowest possible cost. The office spends less today than it did four years ago under the prior administration. In spite of giving raises and investing in state-of-the-art technology, we have returned $597,000 to the general fund under my watch. Working for the taxpayers is an honor and a sacred trust. SEE SCOT, P9
the County budget. What is your biggest strength as a candidate? My biggest strength is that I am already very familiar with the County and State government structure. I know how things work and where to focus my work on day one. I can hit the ground running on your behalf.
Libby Szabo, Republican Bio: Libby and her husband are Colorado natives, with deep roots in Jefferson County, where they raised their family. Libby grew up and the Szabo family has owned a family business for more than 50 years. Libby served five years in the State Legislature and six years as County Commissioner. Why are you running for Assessor? I am running for assessor to bring a balance to county government. The average citizen needs someone to advocate for their hard-earned money. For too long, the concerns of average citizens have been ignored. We need to remember the County serves its citizens, which provides the tax base that funds
Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government? I have deep roots in Jefferson County growing up here I have learned a lot about the county that has given me so much and I choose to give back. I want the best for this county and my neighbors in whatever position I hold and have always worked diligently to prove that. It has always been an honor to serve you, my neighbor. How do you see the role of Assessor working with other departments and offices in Jefferson County? It is important for countyelected officials to have a vision for the needs of our constituents. Citizens are who we work for. I will work diligently to make sure that the citizens of Jefferson County are of primary importance. Your team at the county will know that I hold the citizens of the county as my SEE LIBBY, P9
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How do you see the role of Assessor working with other departments and offices in Jefferson County? We work closely with the treasurer’s office to ensure they have the data they need to produce correct and timely tax bills. We work with more than 200 taxing authorities in the county to ensure that their boundaries are correct and their leadership has the information they need to set their mill levies. We pay for aerial photography to help us identify and value properties, and we share that imagery with every department that wants it and with every city, fire district etc. within the county that wants it — at no charge.
number one consideration in decisionmaking and will encourage them to do the same.
Anything else you want voters to know? The ballot will show the party affiliation of the candidates. The job, though, is nonpartisan. There is nothing I can do to raise or lower taxes. We are charged by State law with valuing property accurately and fairly, based on the market. Every Assessor in Colorado is audited by the state to ensure that we do our jobs correctly. I am not a politician, but a technocrat. The job is highly technical, and must be done correctly. The Assessor’s office should not be politicized. We strive to treat each taxpayer equally whether their property is worth $100,000 or $100,000,000.
Anything else you want voters to know? My background is in the mortgage lending and financial services industry, coupled with my knowledge of what it takes to run a small business, means I understand the big picture needs of the Assessor office in county government. I will advocate for reasonable financial policies that allow citizens to thrive.
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VOICES The primary ballots have arrived
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few weeks ago, I made the radical suggestion that it would be wise to, maybe, select as our representatives people who were not insane. I know—ridiculous. Well, now you have your chance: the primary ballots have arrived. Let me digress to point out that the system is fairly-well skewed against sane. Money comes from the fringes, so it ends up being in the best interest of politicians to court the fringes, if not outright represent them. Thus, “sane” becomes a rare commodity — by definition, “fringe” and “sane” rarely coexist. Ergo, we are treated with the simultaneous spectacles of a show trial for people who stormed the Capitol and the arrest of a person who drove all the way across the country to assassinate a Supreme Court Justice. So, then, you have to start to wonder: how do you decide who is sane? In one Congressional race, it’s hard to do, with just a scroll through their webpages. For instance, there’s the candidate who touts his experience as an economist. Seems like that would be a useful background in a time
of record inflation, but is it, really? I mean, surely the people who have brought us record inflation employ a few economists of their own. Here’s where it might be helpful to know that the economist explains his background as a lot like being an Michael Alcorn accountant, just without all the personality (it’s a good line, regardless of the political affiliation); but you only get to hear stories like that if you meet the person in person. Does a self-effacing sense of humor automatically qualify someone as “sane?” No, but I think it’s a hopeful indicator. And when one of the opponents of that person gleefully embraces fairly thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories (again, just from the website), the comparison is pretty simple. Of course, there’s a third member of that race, also—a West Point graduate and decorated combat veteran—so, even if the choice between sane and less so seems simple, no three-way race is ever
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predictable, especially with a war hero in it. And for Senate… for Senate, the primary is between a candidate who recently made a controversial statement about a cultural issue which is bound to anger the base, and a candidate who is a firebrand, but has a long history of national military service. Now, angering your base may seem insane, but isn’t disqualifying; being a firebrand isn’t a strong indicator of sanity, but maybe it’s well-earned from long service. And then there’s the Governor’s race… By the way, if it seems like I’m oddly focused on the primaries of one party, it’s only because that party is the only one having primaries. The other party is very disciplined about clearing the field and preserving resources for the general election. Anyway, about the Governor’s race… There’s a person who has held state-wide office for the last couple years — in a relatively low-profile capacity — and a person whose website, well, is densely populated with “explanations.” I don’t know if either of those pieces of information indicate sanity; then again, choosing
this moment to run against Jared Polis indicates, well…something. In the end, I’ve always been a proponent of the idea that you can learn a lot about a person by the company they keep. The news came out this week (in case you haven’t heard) that one of the national political parties has thrown a substantial amount of money into Colorado to support a slate of candidates. A slate of opposition candidates. In other words… they’re trying to pick the people their party gets to run against. Generally speaking, that’s a bright neon sign pointing at the nutty candidates. Read, study, learn, make your own judgments. I just strongly believe that there’s way too much crazy in the world, and the less of it we elevate to high political office, the better off we’ll all be. Michael Alcorn is a former teacher and current writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Valkyrie’s Kiss,” a finalist in the ScreenCraft Book Competition, is available now at mjalcorn@ comcast.net. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.
Five ways to help reduce risk of cognitive decline
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uring Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. There are currently more than 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 76,000 Coloradans. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, one in three seniors age 85 and older will have Alzheimer’s disease. While some brain changes are inevitable as we age, there is a growing body of research to suggest having the necessary resources to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors, including healthy eating, exercising regularly, not smoking and staying cognitively engaged may help us age healthier and help reduce the risk of cognitive
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decline. “Understanding strategies to reduce risk of cognitive decline is a robust area of research currently,” said Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., vice president of Medical & Scientific Relations with the Alzheimer’s Association. “Researchers are working to determine what may be the optimal lifestyle interventions to reduce cognitive decline, but there are steps we can take now to possibly help reduce the risk of cognitive decline as we age.” During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association offers five tips that may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline: · Keep your heart healthy – Studies have consistently produced strong evidence that a healthier heart is connected to a healthier brain. One recent study shows that aggressively treating high blood pressure can help reduce the development
of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). · Exercise regularly — Regular cardiovascular exercise helps increase blood flow to the body and brain, and there is strong evidence that regular physical activity is linked to better memory and thinking. · Maintain a heart-healthy diet — Evidence suggests a healthful diet is linked to better cognitive functioning and may reduce the risk of heart disease as well. Stick to a meal schedule full of fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats. The MIND diet – a hybrid of the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the Mediterranean diet – is a brain healthy diet that emphasizes whole grains, green leafy vegetables, poultry, fish and berries. · Get proper sleep — Maintaining a regular, uninterrupted sleep pattern benefits physical and psychological health, and
helps clear waste from the brain. Adults should get at least seven hours of sleep each night and try to keep a routine bedtime. Stay socially and mentally active — Meaningful social engagement may support cognitive health, so stay connected with friends and family. Engage your mind by doing activities that are challenging to you such as learning a new language or musical instrument. “Incorporating these strategies becomes especially important as we age,” Snyder said. “Research suggests that these lifestyle interventions in combination may have the greatest benefit and are good to consider at any age, but even if you begin with one or two, you’re moving in the right direction.” To learn more about Alzheimer’s and other dementia, visit alz.org or call the Association’s free 24/7 Helpline at 800-2723900.
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Asking the hard questions at the Benchmark Theatre
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t is an unfortunate truth that some topics will always be relevant, no matter how many decades (or centuries) pass. Questions of race and identity are near the top of this list, and as we’ve seen over the last few years, many are still grappling with the questions. Irish author Dion Boucicault wrote “The Octaroon,” a play about American slavery in 1859. And in 2014, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “An Octoroon” premiered his version of the story, which uses much of the same characters, plot and dialogue to get to a very different point. “A lot is the same, but a lot has changed, and we want to highlight how much of these issues are still around,” said donnie l. betts, guest director at the Benchmark Theatre. “What Jacobs-Jenkins’ did is show these issues as they really are.” “An Octoroon” runs at the Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St. in Lakewood, through Saturday, July 9. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. According to provided information, the story centers on Terrebonne, a ruined plantation whose owner, Judge Peyton, has died. Peyton’s nephew George arrives to take over the business and falls in love with Zoe, an octoroon (a person who is one-eighth black) - all of which isn’t to the liking of overseer M’Closky. “When I read this script, I was floored by the possibilities and also a little daunted by the play,” wrote Neil Truglio, Benchmark’s artistic director, in an email interview. “That’s who we want to be - a place for challenging, diverse storytelling.” Most of the cast - which features Mykai Eastman, Josh Levy, Latifah Johnson, Kenya Fashaw, Colleen
Lee, Samantha Piel, TeeJ Morgan, Jacob d’Armand and Marie-Antoinette Banks - play multiple characters, which meant all involved had to bring more than stamina to the table. “I was looking for actors who could bring uniqueness to Clarke Reader each role, ”betts said. “The cast is phenomenal and really bought into the material.” Many plays aim to send audience members home thinking about what they’ve seen and how it connects to their lives. betts hopes “An Octoroon” does that and more, while not providing any easy solutions for audiences. “The issues raised in this play are constantly raised in America - questions like how we treat each other, questions of identity when it comes to people of color,” he said. “I want the audience to ask a lot questions but know we can’t give all the answers.” Tickets and information can be found at www.benchmarktheatre.com/ an-octoroon.
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Hall and choreography by Christopher Page-Sanders, the show is set in 1920s and follows playboy Jimmy Winter (Andy Sievers) as he meets female bootlegger Billie Bendix (Dallas Slankard) on the weekend of his wedding. All kinds of hijinks ensue, as only the Gershwin’s can conjure. Get your tickets at www.performancenow.org. Arts festival with a fringe on top Arts festival are common during the summer months, but the Denver Fringe Festival brings a little something different to proceedings. The third annual event is back on Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26 at 10 different venues throughout the RiNo/Five Points area. According to provided information, the festival features more than 40 original shows in all genres of performing arts, including a nationally-touring, multi-award-winning one-woman cabaret dream play about the life of Josephine Baker starring Tymisha Harris and circus shows from local circus troupes. With venues that include theaters and photo studios, you’re sure to find
something to delight you. Tickets and information can be found at www. denverfringe.org. Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Summer Jam at the Fiddler’s Green There’s something about rap music that just sounds better on a summer day, particularly coming from a car with all the windows rolled down. The best way to replicate that feeling in concert form is the annual Summer Jam tour, which is back at Fiddler’s Green, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Englewood, at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. This year’s lineup includes Russ, YG, Vince Staples, Cordae, JNR CHOI, Buddy, Kendra Jae and Trev Rich x TheyCallHimAP. I’ve already written about Staples numerous times, so you should know by now not to miss him, but Buddy is also a talent worth catching and YG is one of L.A.’s most reliably fun rappers. For tickets to summer in concert form, visit www.axs.com. Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
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Robert Barstow “Bob” Abell July 8, 1933 - May 10, 2022
ROBERT BARSTOW ABELL ARVADA, Colorado – Robert (Bob) Barstow Abell departed his earthly life on May 10, 2022 to join his family in heaven. He was born July 8, 1933 in Burlington, VT, the son of Mabel and Wesley Abell. Bob leaves behind his wife Lois G. Abell; son, Scott (Teresa) Abell; daughter Jane (Sally) Abell; grandsons Christopher (Terrin) Abell, Matthew Abell; granddaughters; Nicole (Jon) Kullander and Danielle (William III) Skeele; great
grandsons Christian, Riley and Gabriel Kullander; great granddaughters Abigail Kullander and Ezra Rey Abell. He was predeceased by his parents, Mabel Nutting and Wesley Abell; his sisters, Althea (John) Carlucci, Marjorie (Walter) Swift, June Abell and his twin brother, Thomas Abell; son Eric Abell. To see Bob’s full story and to leave a message of condolences, please visit his tribute wall at https://www.horancares.com/obits
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Event to include first-ever sober section, ‘over the top’ entertainment BY JESSICA GIBBS SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The 2022 Denver PrideFest takes place June 25 and 26. The Denver Pride Parade will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. June SHUTTERSTOCK 26. It will span 14 blocks on Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center Park.
The 2022 Denver PrideFest takes place June 25 and 26 with a variety of entertainment at Civic Center Park,
101 W. 14th Ave., in Denver. Other main events include the Pride 5K on June 25, and the Denver Pride Parade will take
place beginning at 9:30 a.m. June 26. It will span 14 blocks on Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center
This year marks the first fully in-person Denver PrideFest since 2019, and organizers are cooking up a “truly over the top” celebration to mark the occasion. The festival went virtual in 2020 and became a hybrid event in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The last fully in-person PrideFest, which is produced by The Center on Colfax, had an estimated attendance of more than 525,000 people. Denver PrideFest will take over Civic Center Park on June 25 and 26. The lineup boasts pop singer Betty Who, the headliner on Sunday, as well as stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race — Kylie Sonique Love, Yvie Oddly and Silky Nutmeg Ganache. The Center’s CEO Rex Fuller said it’s difficult to predict turnout, but Pride events elsewhere are indicating this year could be big. Parade SEE PRIDE, P13
Park. For more information on this year’s Denver PrideFest, including bios of this year’s headliners, visit denverpride.org.
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entries are also sold out for Denver’s festival, just surpassing 250, and vendor slots are nearly filled. “People really want to get out and they really want to be with each other and be in-person,” Fuller said. ‘Over the top’ DeMarcio Slaughter, the festival’s emcee of two decades, said he and the main stage team have three years of pent-up ideas and acts ready to dazzle the crowds. For Slaughter emceeing will include 16 custom costumes from his longtime design partner Darlene C. Ritz, and onstage costume changes. He is particularly excited for the “jukebox” sing-along he leads with the crowd, which will raise thousands of voices into belting everything from pop anthems to rock classics. “It’s an incredible, incredible thing,” Slaughter said. The sing-along used to be on Sunday only, but this year Slaughter will lead it both days of the festival. Slaughter is also working up a version of the singalong for Saturday that will acknowledge hardships people experienced during the pandemic and lives lost. But it will also take a tongue and cheek approach by including singalong songs that make light of some COVID-19 experiences, like running out of toilet paper. “Let’s not pretend that craziness did not happen, but let’s also acknowledge that we’re here today and ready to move forward,” Slaughter said. With a front-row view of the thousands who attend, Slaughter said he knows the Denver audience to turn out for a celebration of individual diversity and having “pride of who you are within.” “I expect to see good positive energy, smiling faces, dancing. I expect to see gladness,” Slaughter said. “I think the mood is going to be over the top.” Creating a more inclusive festival This year’s PrideFest will feature its first-ever sober section. Debbie Scheer has been involved with the festival for almost seven years. She has previously co-emceed the main stage and the parade, but this year is excited to both co-emcee the parade and help run the sober section. People might choose sobriety because they are overcoming addiction or because it’s a healthdriven decision that a makes them feel better, Scheer said. Scheer, who chose to become sober roughly four years ago, said navigating Pride as a sober person “can be a little bit tricky.” She’s excited to see society becoming more embracing of sober lifestyles and that this year’s PrideFest will offer “a safe space” for people who do not want to drink. “Hopefully our community is ready to embrace and support this kind of a space at PrideFest,” Scheer said. The section is located down the festival’s main aisle and will have a clear view of the main stage. Scheer
This photo from 1977 shows a group of people gathering for the opening of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Colorado, PHOTO CREDIT: HISTORY COLORADO; 10052686 which today is known as the nonprofit organization called The Center on Colfax, 1301 E. Colfax Ave.
said the section is very visible, and that’s important to her. “I think it sends a message that says, ‘you are an important part of our community and we’re going to create a space that sends a message of that,’” she said. A sober section expands who is able to participate, Fuller said. While some people come to PrideFest and enjoy a beer, “that can be very difficult for people who are in recovery.” “One of the points that we have put in our strategic plan for The Center is addressing issues of addiction and substance use in the LGBTQ community,” Fuller said. “It’s something we’ve had calls for before.”
legislative accomplishments, particularly within the festival’s messaging as the weekend draws closer. “Because in addition to having years of built-up energy and songs, there’s a message to the community,” he said. The festival will celebrate a return to a new normal, and areas where there have been gains in support for transgender communities, young people and women, Slaughter said. “As we take back to the stage, we are celebrating not only this return to in-person, but the education that the world has allowed itself to go through,” Slaughter said. “There’s a new-found awareness and accountability.”
The national climate Fuller said a dramatic uptick in anti-LGBT legislation across the country and the controversy regarding overturning Roe v. Wade could influence this year’s events, “because of how that may indicate a rollback of LGBT rights to follow.” “There is a lot of importance of being out and being visible in the community, just because many people who are not part of the community suddenly realize that their friends and neighbors are affected by this legislation,” Fuller said. The festivals started in the 1970s to protest police harassment. Focus shifted in the 1980s toward addressing the AIDS crisis and calls for LGBTQ civil rights ramped up in the 1990s and 2000s, Fuller said. “Throughout the history of Pride events, there have always been some sort of pressure on people,” Fuller said. Slaughter said grassroots advocates will be able to highlight
A growing event A version of Denver’s Pride festival has been running for 46 years. The Center on Colfax started
producing the festival in 1990, and it remains the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds help The Center function year-round, run adult programming, youth programming and providing mental health support for the LGBTQ community. “I feel blessed to have watched the LGBTQ movement” evolve into what it is today, Slaughter said, adding that what started as an event lasting a few hours on a Sunday is now a two-day extravaganza in Denver. “Twenty years ago, when I started it was one of those things where I covertly asked for time off work to work for this,” he said. Now Slaughter’s office jokes about not bothering him the entire week, because employees know how important the week of PrideFest is to him. “It just makes my heart smile,” Slaughter said.
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Jeffco clerk & recorder candidates
Vicki Pyne, Republican Bio:My husband and I moved to Colorado in 1986. We are the proud parents of 5 beautiful kids, and grandparents to 8.5 amazing grandkids. We have a small business, I work for a non-profit, and am currently President of the Board of Directors for Apex Park and Recreation District. We have a small business, I work for a non-profit, and I am currently the President of the Board of Directors for Apex Park and Recreation District. Why are you running for Clerk & Recorder? The Clerk and Recorder’s Office
connects with every adult in the county through motor vehicles, licensing, recording documents, passports, or voting. I have lived in the county for 35 years, raised my family here, and volunteered in multiple capacities. This is an important office. I want to use my experience and expertise to improve processes, offer the best services possible, and improve the systems that are in place. That includes bringing back drop-in services to the DMV in addition to the appointment system, eliminating kiosk fees for users, and assuring a secure voting process for all registered voters.
Amanda Gonzalez, Democrat Bio: Amanda Gonzalez is an attorney and nationally recognized elections expert who lives in Arvada. She has served as a policy analyst, community organizer, staff attorney, professor, CEO and nonprofit executive director – always with the goal of creating more inclusive, fair, and transparent governments, businesses and communities. Why are you running for Clerk & Recorder? Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder is one of the most
important offices in the county. The Clerk conducts elections, directs the county’s DMVs, and issues marriage licenses in addition to a number of other important administrative tasks and records keeping. As Coloradans have seen on the national and local level, protecting our voting systems is more important than ever. All Jefferson County residents deserve elections and government processes that they can trust. I’m an attorney, elections expert, and former small business CEO; I want to use that expertise to serve the county where I’ve lived since 2012.
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Jeffco coroner candidates Annette Cannon, Democrat Bio: Dr. Cannon currently is the Jefferson County Coroner and is an RN with over 35 years of experience. Her education includes an MSN in Nursing, MA in Management, and a PhD in Healthcare Administration. She has experience as a Psychiatric nurse, Forensic nurse, and as a Nurse Educator and Leader, and was previously an NR-EMT. She is certified as a Medicolegal Death Investigator through ABMDI. Why are you running for Coroner? As your Jefferson County Coroner, I am running for re-election to continue serving the people of Jeffco and to continue with the great strides that have been made since I was elected in 2018. The people of Jeffco deserve to have a coroner’s office that is professional, competent, and compassionate. To me, there is also something very special about keeping commitments, along with being a custodian for the deceased, and a custodian of justice.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate? My biggest strength as a candidate is my years of experience as your Coroner, my certification and experience as a death investigator through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators and the Colorado Coroners Association, my medical background and training, my management experience, and my experience as an RN and as a forensic Nurse. I am very committed and dedicated to my role as Jeffco Coroner, and serving with professionalism, honesty, and compassion. How do you plan to recruit enough qualified people to work for your office, and how do you plan to retain current employees? I plan to recruit enough qualified people to work in my office by continuing to adhere to the standards and qualifications required by certifications through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators and the SEE ANNETTE, P23
RRCC receives million dollar grant Money will support physician assistant students STAFF REPORT
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the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). According to RRCC, the five-year grant will provide 18-week longitudinal clinical rotations to physician assistant (PA) students throughout rural regions of Colorado with a goal to increase the numbers of PAs who practice primary care in rural communities post-graduation. Additional-
ly, the RRCC PA Program will support the training and professional development of preceptors in rural areas. The new funding is expected expand the number of qualified PAs who practice primary care after graduation, which will address the statewide shortage of primary care providers and the urgent community need for primary care providers who are trained to meet the needs of rural Medically Underserved Communities (MUCs). Dr. Michele Haney, president of RRCC, said the money will provide the college with the opportunities to grow its health services to the rural areas of Colorado and those citizens who have been underserved. The RRCC PA Program is the only Master’s degree-granting community college program in the United States, one of only four programs in Colorado preparing physician assistants, and the only program dedicated to preparing PAs for primary care practice. Annually, the program trains 32 PA students. The funding from HRSA will sup-
port eight PA students annually in completing 18-week longitudinal clinical rotations in primary care settings. The Rural Immersion Program will partner with four critical access hospitals/rural health clinics located in MUCs to provide student training. Further, the PA Program will partner with Colorado Rural Health Center, Colorado’s nonprofit State Office of Rural Health, to provide education and training to the partner rural clinics and preceptors. Angela King, RRCC Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, said the grant furthers the school’s role in addressing community needs. “This incredible funding opportunity allows us to continue our efforts with regional partners to address the statewide shortage of primary care providers and the urgent community need for primary care providers who are well-trained to meet the needs of rural Medically Underserved Communities,” she said. Find out more about RRCC’s PA program at https://www.rrcc.edu/ physician-assistant
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Jerry DiTullio, Democrat Bio: https://www.jerryditullio.com/ about-jerry-ditullio/ Why are you running for Treasurer? As you know, I was elected Jefferson County treasurer in the November 2018 election. Since taking office, my staff and I have been making great strides in improving several areas of the JeffCo Treasurer’s Office. Due to the 2020-22 pandemic, it has taken resiliency by me and the Treasurer’s Office to assist JeffCo taxpayers and to keep our County and special districts funded to provide vital services.
Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government? I enjoy working with the public and working for win-win fiscal policy that benefits taxpayers and the County. How do you see the role of Treasurer working with other departments and offices in Jefferson County? In 2020, my department distributed CARES Act Funds and other COVID grants to local businesses and non-profits based on the criteria from the federal government and the Jefferson County Commissioners. I will continue to support and work with taxpayers and our special districts in 2022 and beyond. The Treasurer’s Office is the county banker and supports other county departments, such as the clerk and recorder, the sheriff and the assessor offices.
Anything else you want voters to know? The virus has affected taxpayers physically, mentally, and financially. Many citizens have lost their jobs, their businesses and/or have been furloughed causing a financial strain on personal budgets. Thanks to House Bill 20-1421 (https:// leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb20-1421) and Senate Bill 21-279 (https:// leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-279), which I supported and testified on, my department and I worked with taxpayers in 2020 and 2021 on waiving interest on late payments and accepting payment plans on property taxes for residential and commercial properties. We made every effort to assist property owners in paying their property taxes in JeffCo and will continue in 2022 and beyond. We are all in this together. Let’s do our best to protect each other and each other’s mental and financial health in 2022 and beyond – shop local and live local. Faye Griffin, Republican Faye Griffin did not respond to Colorado Community Media’s request for a Q&A.
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Public Notice REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS The Arvada Housing Authority (AHA) invites developers of property in Arvada, CO to submit applications for participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Project Based Voucher Program (PBV). The objectives of this allocation are to 1) Expand housing options for low-income individuals and families with special needs 2) To preserve affordable housing, for low-income individuals and families with special needs that are at risk of being eliminated due to lack of a funding source 3) To increase the supply of affordable housing for individuals and families who are chronically homeless and 4) To increase the supply of affordable, accessible housing for person with disabilities. If applicable, all financing of project costs and operating expenses will be the responsibility of the owner. Rents that are established for the project will be commensurate with other comparable rents for similar rental units in the areas in which the project is located. In all cases, however, rents cannot exceed the maximum allowable HUD Fair market Rent published for Jefferson County. The PBV units will be leased to eligible low-
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Cornerstone Housing Group, LLC will hold a virtual public hearing on June 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM (MST).
Legal Notice No. 414161 First Publication: June 16, 2022 Last Publication: June 30, 2022 Publisher: Jeffco Transcript Public Notice Cornerstone Housing Group, LLC will submit applications to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) and Colorado Division of Housing (DOH). The purpose of the applications is to request 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, State Affordable Housing Tax Credits, and $1,850,000 in funding from the DOH to develop 74 units of rental homes at 5430 W. 64th Ave., Arvada CO. The requested funding from CHFA and DOH is to benefit persons with low and moderate incomes by increasing the availability of affordable housing in Jefferson County. It is not the intent to cause displacement from any existing housing; however, if persons are displaced from their existing residences reasonable housing alternatives shall be offered. As required by the Colorado Act 39-22-2102(5) (a), applicants for State Affordable Housing Tax Credits must conduct a public hearing in the community in which the proposed project is located.
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