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August 26, 2021

ADAMS & JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO

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VOLUME 76 | ISSUE 44

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Northglenn mosque looks to support local Afghan community Masjid Ikhlas accepting donations for incoming refugees BY LIAM ADAMS LADAMS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Donations and words of encouragement are appreciated at this moment, Northglenn’s Masjid Ikhlas outreach director Ihsan Riahi said as the community prepares for new refugees from Afghanistan. The mosque — also called the Metro Denver North Islamic Center — which counts many immigrants from Afghanistan or people with connections to the country as members, is collecting donations for incoming refugees. The Taliban recently took control of Afghanistan’s government, leading to an exodus from the country. The mosque said the most needed items are diapers, baby items, SEE MOSQUE, P4

Westminster’s Jasmine Bonner, right, safely reaches second base, as Skyview shortstop Marina Boltz covers during a nonconference game Aug. 19 at England Park in Westminster. The Wolves won, 16-7. Turn to Sports on page 16 for the Wolves fall PHOTO BY STEFAN BRODSKY 2021 schedule as well as schedules for all high school sports in our area.

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INSIDE: VOICES: PAGE 10 | LIFE: PAGE 12 | CALENDAR: PAGE 15 | SPORTS: PAGE 16

NOTES ON HISTORY G. Brown captures pop music’s roots

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