‘Rocky Mountain Vet’ moving animal hospital to Conifer

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Veterinarian Je Young, known for the television show “Rocky Mountain Vet” on the Animal Planet network, is moving his practice to Conifer.

Young is raising $1.5 million to transform the Conifer Crossings building at 11825 U.S. 285 into a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and training center for veterinarians from around the country. e building formerly housed Scooter’s Smokehouse and Grill.

Young, 67, is planning an open house at the Conifer facility on May 7.

Young’s veterinary practice called

Crossing the line

CONIFER – Making the most of his Monday night, Gibson took a break from his drinking exercises at a local watering hole to try his unsteady hand at eating. Gibson was swaying patiently at the bar to receive his order when Brandy brusquely buffaloed her way into the queue ahead of him. Fierce in defense of line etiquette, Gibson gave her what-for. Dismissive of common social conventions, Brandy “hit me with her to-go order.” Deputies were called in to restore order. Under questioning Brandy denied swatting Gibson with her supper, and then smacked the deputies with a big, smug sack of sass. Witnesses assured deputies that Brandy had, in fact, clobbered the complainant with her quesadilla. Gracious in victory, Gibson decided not to press charges.

He’s so fined

PINE – e homeowner and the HOA board member have never seen eye to eye, but they were staring daggers at each other on the afternoon of March 4 when HOA’s dogs on leash got into a barking match with Homeowner’s dogs in his yard. Concerned that a dog ght was brewing, Homeowner asked HOA to move his dogs “to the other side of the street.” Unconcerned

Planned Pethood in Wheat Ridge is known for low-cost procedures, including low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Veterinarians also work in Mexico as part of Young’s nonpro t called Planned Pethood International.

Young in a YouTube video said the new center is the future for the clinic, and he hopes to train new veterinarians about ways to provide high-quality pet care while keeping costs low for pet owners.

He explained that the new 12,000-square-foot facility will be owned by the nonpro t. e current clinic in Wheat Ridge will close after the move is complete.

Young said he had been looking for a new facility, including in by Homeowner’s concerns, HOA responded with obscenities, threats and accusations. When HOA at last moved on, Homeowner called JCSO, telling deputies that he feared that hostilities between himself and HOA could “escalate”, and feared even more that he’d get the short end of any such escalation, seeing as how HOA has on many occasions threatened to “ ne me” or “kick me out of the neighborhood.” O cers explained to Homeowner that any actions taken HOA in his o cial board capacity fall into the realm of civil law. Homeowner understood, but asked o cers to document the day’s dust-up against future confrontation.

The late-late-late show EL RANCHO – e mini-crime spree unfolded right before the property manager’s wondering eyes. He was monitoring the property’s surveillance feeds at about 2 a.m. on Feb. 26 when a gray Outback drove into view. A man wearing a dark hoodie and a determined expression got out and started canvassing the parking lot, testing doors car by car. Hitting upon a vulnerable vehicle, he removed a “COVID-19 testing kit” and “ ve pieces of mail” from inside. e late-night looter immediately pitched the testing kit, but took the mail with him on his way out. e property manager contacted JCSO deputies, who contacted the ri ed vehicle’s owner, who said she was sure her car had been locked and couldn’t imagine how the thief got in without leaving any marks. Deputies couldn’t imagine either, and the case remains open pending new leads.

Box boosted

EVERGREEN – Plenty peeved, the postal patron called JCSO on the afternoon of Feb. 28 to report his mailbox missing. He’d seen it standing proud and tall at the head of his driveway on the morning of the 27th, he told deputies, but 24 hours later

Evergreen and Nederland, and the Conifer Crossings property was the ideal location. Since the practice has clients from around the state, they will adjust to the change in drive times.

Young said he also was working with the Inter-Mountain Humane Society in conjunction with the new facility.

Young and his wife, veterinarian Petra Mickova, are moving to Conifer, and Young noted it will be nice to be away from the city.

“( is facility) is huge and has great parking,” he said. “ is is going to be a really cool facility.” all that remained of the beloved box was a damaged post and misty memories of correspondence snugly held. As to suspects, the complainant recalled seeing a “white pickup truck” traveling “on the wrong side of the street” earlier that morning, but he couldn’t say if it was involved in the receptacle’s rude removal. e case is under investigation. Sheri ’s Calls is intended as a humorous take on some of the incident call records of the Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce for the mountain communities. Names and identifying details have been changed. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

To see the latest YouTube video on the Conifer facility, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH6eOnM73w4.

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FRIDAY

TallGrass food drive: TallGrass Spa is hosting its third annual Food is Love drive to bene t the food pantry at Mountain Resource Center in Conifer. Donations are being collected at TallGrass during business hours through March 31 at 997 Upper Bear Creek Road in Evergreen. Donors bringing food items will be entered to win a basket of spa products and can have their photos taken with the Food is Love mascot, Ava the SpAvocado.

Art of the Egg: Voting for the 15th annual Art of the Egg decorating contest sponsored by Go Paint! is through March 31. Age groups are up to 8 years old, 9-13 and 14 and older. Winners will be noti ed April 1. First place receives $25, second place $20, third place $15.

Evergreen Audubon Explore

More: Registration is now open for Evergreen Audubon’s Explore More after-school programs starting the last week of March at Marshdale and Wilmot elementary schools and Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen. ese programs are for kids who love being outdoors and learning about nature and science. For more information and to register, visit www.EvergreenAudubon. org and click on Events.

SATURDAY

Snowshoe hike: Explore the beauty of Colorado’s winter wonderland on a guided snowshoe hike in Georgetown. Kimberly Knox of Georgetown Outdoor Discovery and Evergreen Audubon’s Emma Vasicek will lead the hike on April 1. For more information and to register, visit www.evergreenaudubon. org/events/snowshoe-hike-withgeorgetown-outdoor-discoveryjanuary-2023.

285 TechConnect Radio Club: e 285 TechConnect Radio Club for ham radio enthusiasts interested in its technical aspects will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 1, at e Bridge Church at Bear Creek, 3101 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. For more information, visit https://na0tc.org/.

Station 1, 11993 Blackfoot Road, Conifer; and 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Inter-Canyon Station 3, 8445 U.S. 285, Morrison.

WEDNESDAY information, visit evergreenchamber.org.

Evergreen chamber breakfast: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly member breakfast will be 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Troutdale Tavern. For more information and to register, visit evergreenchamber.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Foothills Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show: Foothills Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show will be April 1-2 at Evergreen High School. e show, sponsored by Evergreen and Conifer Rotary, will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. ere is no entry fee, though bringing two nonperishable food items for Evergreen Christian Outreach is encouraged. Net proceeds are distributed as grants for charitable causes through the Evergreen and Conifer Rotary Foundations. For more information, visit foothillshomeshow.com.

SUNDAY

DriveSafe scholarship: DriveSafe is o ering a scholarship for students who are graduating from high school, or attending college or trade school. To apply, students must ll out an application form and write an essay or create a video answering the question: “How has learning to drive helped you in ways you didn’t expect?” Entries must be submitted by April 2, and winners will be announced on May 1.

TUESDAY

Fire department consolidation community meetings: e three 285 Corridor re departments — Elk Creek, Inter-Canyon and North Fork — deciding whether to consolidate will host community meetings for the public. e meetings will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at North Fork Station 1, 19384 County Road 126, Bu alo Creek; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Elk Creek Station 1, 11993 Blackfoot Road, Conifer; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at InterCanyon Station 3, 8445 U.S. 285, Morrison; 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at North Fork Station 1, 19384 County Road 126, Bu alo Creek; 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Elk Creek

EPRD family dance night: e Evergreen Park & Recreation District is hosting a family dance night from 6:30-8 p.m. April 5 at the Evergreen Lake House. Tickets are $20 for a family of four. Formal attire is encouraged but not required. ere will be music, s’mores, games and refreshments. Visit evergreenrecreation.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Evergreen Area Republican Club: EARC — the Evergreen Area Republican Club — will meet at 6 p.m. April 5 at the Evergreen Fire/ Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway. Heidi Ganahl will be the speaker. Una liated and independents welcome.

Co ee with Cory: Cory Vander Veen, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s executive director, will host Co ee with Cory from 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays in April: April 5 at the EPRD administration building, April 12 at Buchanan Park Recreation Center, April 19 at Wulf Recreation Center and April 26 at the EPRD Administration Building.

UPCOMING

Elk Creek Fire candidate forum: e Canyon Courier and My Mountain Town are hosting a forum for the six candidates running for the Elk Creek Fire board from 6:30-8 p.m. ursday, April 6, at West Je Middle School, 9449 S. Barnes Ave., Conifer. Questions from the community that the Courier will consider asking should be emailed by April 5 to Courier editor Kristen Fiore at k ore@coloradocommunitymedia. com.

Evergreen chamber’s Connections & Cocktails: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host Connections & Cocktails from 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 6 at Beau Jo’s in downtown Evergreen. For more

A look at Je co’s Climate Action Plan: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is hosting the community’s rst look at Je erson County’s recently adopted Climate Action Plan along with information on incentives to help create more ecofriendly, low emissions households or businesses. e event will be from 6-7:30 p.m. ursday, April 6, at the Wulf Recreation Center. Space is limited. Register at www.sustainevergreen.org.

EPRD disco fever senior night: e Evergreen Park & Recreation District is hosting a disco fever senior night for those 55+ from 5:307 p.m. April 6 at the Evergreen Lake House. Tickets are $10 per person. ere will be a $50 prize for the best disco costume. Visit evergreenrecreation.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be from 2 to 5 p.m. ursday, April 6. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help ll out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Preregistration for individual 15-minute appointments is available by calling 303-235-5275.

Evergreen Audubon meeting: e April 6 Evergreen Audubon chapter meeting will feature Erin Gelling, executive director of the Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition, presenting “Sandhill Crane Conservation in Northwest Colorado.” e program will start at 7 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, or via Zoom. For more information, visit www.EvergreenAudubon.org.

Easter egg hunt: Evergreen Park & Recreation District is hosting an Easter egg hunt and candy shop from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at

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