Conserving Colorado's Water

CONIFER – Mr. Walker was enjoying a lovely stroll through the neighborhood on the afternoon of June 15 when Mrs. Gardener’s dog “ran down the driveway and started barking” at him. Only too familiar with the Gardener dog’s alarming manner of greeting, instead of hustling away down the street Mr. Walker stopped cold at the foot of the droive and stood his ground, which drove the Gardener dog bonkers. Watching from the yard, Mrs. Gardener thought Mr. Walker’s behavior needlessly provocative and demanded he “move along and stop upsetting my dog.” Mr. Walker told Mrs. Gardener that he has “every right to stand here,” and that the next time her dog gives him the noisy business he’ll “call the sheri ’s o ce, sue you, take your house, and have the pleasure of seeing you live on the street.” Point made, Mr. Walker resumed walking, and Mrs. Gardener took her dog into the house and called JCSO. O cers told Mrs. Gardener that Mr. Walker’s behavior “was not kind, but it wasn’t criminal, either.” Likewise, they reassured Mrs. Gardener, neither she nor her dog had done anything illegal, and she needn’t worry should Mr. Walker complain to authorities.

She didn’t catch the bouquet, either EVERGREEN – It looked like the whole town had turned out to share the happy couple’s joy. When formal parking was exhausted on the afternoon of May 28, late arrivals were asked to park on the shoulder of Alabraska Lane and shuttle to the popular Marshdale wedding venue. Naturally cautious, Gabby Guest hid the wallet containing her cash and credentials under the driver’s seat before heading over to the party, and had such a good time that she didn’t notice it was gone until she got home. After searching for the boosted billfold “for a few days,” Gabby surrendered to the inevitable, cancelled all of her credit cards and noti ed JCSO of the theft. Deputies weren’t sure quite what to make of her misadventure, as Gabby’s car displayed no obvious signs of a break in, nothing was charged on any of her cards, and none of the other guests reported their vehicle trespassed. e case remains open, but not very.

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, including the writer’s name, which is a pseudonym. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

Happenings

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have informational “corners” with research on irreversible vegetation and wildlife habitat destruction, trafc projections and more. Suggested donation is $15.

visit www.triplebypass.org.

THURSDAY

Evergreen chamber monthly chamber mixer: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly chamber mixer at 5 p.m. July 13 at Flicker & Finch salon. For more information and to register, visit evergreenchamber.org.

FRIDAY

All In Ensemble: e All In Ensemble, a new theater group committed to diversity, will perform “Sagittarius Ponderosa” by MJ Kaufman for three weekends through July 16 at the Roaming Gnome eatre, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Unit 5, Aurora. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets for the

SATURDAY

Fun Day at the Ranch: Wild Aware is sponsoring a family fun day fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15 at a ranch just past Alderfer/ ree Sisters Open Space Park. For more information, visit wildaware.org.

Cars and Co ee: Cars and Coffee, a show for car enthusiasts, will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays until Aug. 26 in front of Olde’s Garage on Evergreen Parkway. ere’s no registration fee. Bring your classic car or stop in to check out the vehicles. Free co ee and doughnuts. Donations bene t Mount Evans Hospice.

SUNDAY

Bene t concert: Stop the Bike Park is hosting a bene t concert from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at e Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park featuring the Shadow Mountain Drive Band. e event also will

Westernaires Wild West Show: Westernaires Wild West Show will be July 16 at the Evergreen Rodeo Grounds. Mounted Shooting starts at noon, Margret Blaha horse training at 1 p.m. and the Westernaires at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate or online: $10 adults, $5 children or $20 for the family. Purchase in advance at www.westernaires. org/support/2023-westernaireswild-west-show-in-evergreen.

MONDAY

Quarterly nonpro t meeting: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly nonpro t meeting will be at 3 p.m. July 17 at Evergreen Library. For more information, visit evergreenchamber.org.

UPCOMING

Barbed wire removal: Wild Aware is sponsoring volunteer barbed wire removal days at DeDisse Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 22 and Aug. 19. For more information, visit wildaware.org.

Triple Bypass: e Triple Bypass Bike Ride is on July 22 starting in Evergreen and ending in Avon. For more information and to register,

Dog wash: e TallGrass Spa Super Sudsy Dog Wash will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22 at Ambary Gardens, 26479 Highway 74 in Kittredge. A $20 donation includes a wash by volunteers for one dog and a CBD spritzer for its owner. Proceeds support Evergreen Animal Protective League. For more information, contact TallGrass at 303-670-4444 or info@TallGrassSpa.com.

EPRD summer concert series: e Evergreen Park & Recreation district will host four concerts starting at 4:30 p.m. this summer: July 26: May Be Fern at Evergreen Lake; and Aug. 9: Cass Clayton Band at Buchanan Park elds.

Mad Hatters fundraiser: Evergreen Animal Protective League’s Mad Hatters fundraiser will be from 4-9 p.m. July 27 at Cactus Jack’s. For more information, visit eapl.org.

“Footloose the Musical”: Stagedoor eater will perform “Footloose the Musical” directed by Jo Gerlick July 28-Aug. 6 at the theater, 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer. Performances are at 7 p.m. July 28-29 and Aug. 4-6, and at 2 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, educators and students. For

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