A one-acre parcel in Morrison has been rezoned to allow a marijuana company to build a store there, despite the concern of some neighbors in Red Rocks Ranch that the shop will add to the tra c and parking woes in the area.
More than 7,000 of Evergreen’s favorite feathered friends landed below the Evergreen dam — all part of the annual Dam Ducky Derby.
e 14th annual event on Aug. 5 in downtown Evergreen did not disappoint for the thousands of people watching the duck drop, visiting downtown businesses and vendors and participating in games and activities.
“I love this,” said Megan Mitchell, president of the Evergreen Downtown Business Association, which hosts the Dam Ducky Derby. “You can’t beat the weather, the creek is not owing too fast, and everyone is
having a good time. It’s just a great day.”
Children and dogs played in Bear Creek below the dam as Jim Sherwood, owner of the Evergreen Clothing Company and the event’s emcee, got the crowd red up and led the countdown before re ghters on Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s ladder truck let the numbered yellow quackers loose.
e Morrison Board of Trustees on Aug. 1 voted 5-1 to rezone the property on the northeast side of Morrison Road and C-470 just north of the wastewater treatment plant from planned development to mixeduse commercial and o ce. Trustee David Wirtz voted no because he said he didn’t believe a marijuana shop should be allowed in the town. Trustee Sean Forey was absent. In July, the Morrison Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the land be rezoned.
Fifteen neighbors of the property
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made their case during the meeting, saying people already drive too fast on Morrison Road, and a retail marijuana shop would just make things worse. ey also said people now park in their subdivision on their way to Bear Creek Lake Park, and when residents want to walk to the park, they are taking their lives in their hands as they cross Morrison Road.
“Morrison Road is like a speedway,” said Mary Beth Mainero, who lives in Red Rocks Ranch. “If (Bear Creek Lake) park is lled, people park in our neighborhood. We have a big, big concern about tra c, and when the building is being built, will tra c come through our neighborhood? … We should have a say. We are your new neighbors.”
Red Rocks Ranch resident Frank Lansville said: “We strongly encourage you all to consider … putting something else on that property.”
Background
In April 2022, Morrison residents voted to allow a marijuana shop east of the Dakota Hogback Formation, and in December, the board entered into a contract with LivWell, one of the largest cannabis operations in the nation, to construct a retail store on the one-acre parcel. LivWell expects to provide the town with between $800,000 and $1.3 million each year in sales-tax revenue, plus it will pay the town $15,000 a month to lease the property.
LivWell had until the end of March to complete its due diligence, but the Town Board continues to extend
the due-diligence period. Assuming LivWell moves forward with the contract, it would be responsible for building the store, the parking lot and the access road from the store to Morrison Road.
Response to concerns
Carrie McCool, the town’s planner, told residents that the proposal would go through the town’s sitedevelopment process that is overseen by the Planning Commission. It would include a look at all improvements to the site including access, lighting, safety, fencing between the shop and the residential area, and more. e Planning Commission would also request a tra c study, she said.
Town o cials assured residents they would have opportunities to comment on the proposal.
She said if the marijuana shop deal falls through, other commercial uses could be put on that site.
“We understand your concerns,” town Trustee Adam Way said. “We are not trying to be bad neighbors.”
Residents in Red Rocks Ranch got a geography lesson of sorts when they learned that while they have Morrison addresses and ZIP code, they don’t actually live in the Town of Morrison. More than a dozen residents attended a Morrison Town Board meeting on Aug. 1 to voice concerns about a marijuana shop that the town plans to allow on property that borders the subdivision. The residents asked why they weren’t informed about an election in April 2022 to get the sentiment of Morrison residents about the marijuana shop and why they weren’t informed that the town entered into an agreement with LivWell, a cannabis operation, in December 2022 to operate the shop.
They argued that the property taxes the town would get from the 1,300 homes being built in Red Rocks Ranch would outweigh the amount of revenue the town would get from the marijuana shop.
That’s when they learned that Morrison’s borders are very small with about 125 homes and 400 residents, while the ZIP code area is very large – with more than 6,000 homes — and the di erentiation has caused confusion on more than one occasion. Red Rocks Ranch is actually in unincorporated Je erson County.
According to the U. S. Postal Service website, the 80465 ZIP code in large and generally runs from Aspen Park, Evergreen, Indian Hills and Kittredge on the west to Highway 74 on the north, though it encompasses Red Rocks Ranch on the northeast and goes further southeast to Simms Street.
A Town of Morrison sta member said the town gets calls regularly from people asking about building permits and the like, only to learn they live in unincorporated Je erson County instead.
Trustee Katie Gill added that the town needed the revenue the shop would bring, and while she had been on the fence about whether Morrison should have a marijuana shop, voters had spoken, and she was following their wishes.
“I will ght to make sure we minimize tra c impact, visual impact and any crime-related issues,” she said.
Less than a month.
at is how long until the detour on Evergreen Parkway along Evergreen Lake will be over.
ESCO Construction, which is creating a concrete walkway along Evergreen Parkway and a soft-surface walkway along the lakeshore, is on schedule, o cials said at a walkthrough of the site on July 31.
“ is project has truly taken a village,” Liz Cohen, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s grants
and strategy manager, said. “It will be a gigantic improvement when it’s nished.”
While the Evergreen Lake North Trail detour will be over soon, Evergreen is in for tra c delays as Je erson County continues work on Highway 73 near downtown. at work is expected to be completed in 2025.
Creation of the new trail system is more than ve years in the making.
ESCO is working within the detour area along Evergreen Lake, and after
Labor Day, it will nish the remainder of the work, Joe Zink, the project coordinator for ESCO, told downtown business owners and sta and board members from the Evergreen Park & Recreation District, which spearheaded the project and found grant dollars to pay for it.
e company began pouring concrete last week for both the walkway and for the curb and gutter that will separate the walkway from Evergreen Parkway, using more than 120 truckloads of concrete, Zink said. A decorative fence will be erected between the trail and Evergreen Parkway similar to the one originally installed there.
ESCO drove sheet piles — steel sheets with interlocking edges that retain soil — at least 12 feet into the ground to stop erosion, Zink said.
ESCO has built about 1,300 feet of trail along Evergreen Parkway, and the soft-surface trail at the lakeshore will be about 300 feet long with areas for shers to stand. Zink expected the soft-surface trail would be done in October.
He estimated that ESCO has installed 14,000 square feet of concrete blocks that look like Legos to create a retaining wall to shore up the walkway. e blocks each weigh between 1,600 and 2,800 pounds. Zink said
drainage would be better as a result of the design.
In addition, 900 feet of Evergreen Metro District water pipe was replaced and realigned as part of the construction.
Trail background
e Evergreen Lake North Trail was built in 1987, and in 2016, a portion of the trail collapsed, closing it for 19 months. EPRD sta managed to shore up the supports under the
sure precipitated the district soliciting grants and nancial support to nd a permanent solution.
EPRD partnered with Denver, Jefferson County, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Evergreen Metro District to create the $5 million trails project, and it received funding from the Denver Regional Council of Governments, Colorado the Beautiful, Je co Open Space, the Evergreen Metro District
According to the terms of the contract, ESCO can keep the detour up for 120 days. Since early May, drivers going northbound on Highway 73 have driven through downtown Evergreen and up Meadow Drive to get to Evergreen Parkway. Drivers going downtown have been going down one lane of Evergreen Parkway into downtown.
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Aug. 2 was perfect for a picnic, socializing with neighbors and playing yard games, and that’s what happened during the Morrison Police Department’s National Night Out event.
Police o cers, town o cials and community members joined together at Morrison Park for a pleasant
afternoon. Lindsay Kuhns, the police department’s administrator responsible for planning the picnic, gures about 40 people attended.
e picnic was all about building healthy relationships between o cers and the community, Kuhns said.
According to the National Night Out website, the event “is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. … Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.”
Mayor Chris Wolfe joined in on the fun, saying he enjoyed seeing everyone get together and having a picnic in the park.
Police Sgt. Byron Cline added that
it was always good to talk to members of the community.
Police Chief Bill Vinelli said his o cers especially like getting to know Morrison’s young people, and they get involved in activities at Red Rocks Elementary School.
“We like to be engaged with kids no matter where they are from,” Vinelli said. “We want everyone to know that we are here, and we are approachable.”
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In 1923, a postage stamp cost 2 cents, a movie ticket 35 cents and
people were listening to songs like “Yes, We Have No Bananas.” In the 1920s, Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge were presidents — and in Conifer, the Little White School-
house opened its doors.
at local centennial event was celebrated on Aug. 5 by the Conifer Historical Society with a party including cake, ice cream and music, plus reminiscing by the school’s former teachers and a celebration of Conifer’s history.
e theme of the event was “Remember the Past, Enjoy the Present and Embrace the Future.” e building was a school until 2012, and since then it has been the historical society’s home.
“We need to honor how the people lived (in the 1920s),” said Carla Mink, who has a long history with the building, having been the preschool director there from 1983 until 2012 and then working with the Conifer Historical Society. “We need to honor their sacri ces to start our beautiful town.”
Mink and several former teachers talked about their time teaching youngsters at the school. ey agreed that what made the school so special were the children, their families and the special bond among everyone.
“It was like having a family outside my own,” Mink said, noting that the rst children she worked with in 1983 now are 44 years old. “Seven of my students eventually brought their kids to school here. It was like they were all my grandkids.”
Kimberly Barben said the building had heart.
“It was the way you felt when you came in this place,” said Barben, who taught in the Little White Schoolhouse from 2001-2012, then moved to West Je erson Elementary School when the schoolhouse closed. She now is the preschool director at Elk Creek Elementary.
“ e sta was wonderful, and it was such a strong community — a family,” Barben said.
Linda Koch, who taught at the preschool from 1998-2012, agreed.
“All the children were so special,” she said. “I still run into (some of my former students).”
Wendy Moore and Louise Decker, who are Conifer Historical Society members, attended the centennial celebration because they like history, and as they put it, they like “old stu .”
Decker said she had been an elementary school teacher in Clear Creek County, so she likes learning more about history at di erent schools
“It’s important to keep history going,” she said.
Mink has written a history of the Little White Schoolhouse, and the following are excerpts from her work:
“(After) J.J. Mullen had donated one acre of land on the northern section of his property known as Bradford Junction, the dream of a new school could become a reality. Conifer school district taxpayers (met) to issue bonds to build a new school house. After a few more meetings, it was decided to build the new school on the Mullen land.
“Nine school children of various ages patiently waited for their school to become a reality, as the parents of those children helped with the construction of the schoolhouse. … It opened its doors on Feb. 12, 1923. … e rst teacher was Mrs. Charles Kuntz.
Evergreen Rotary is working to provide foothills residents with an accessible wild re-preparedness education source in the form of an app.
“It’s hard for people, when they want to take action, to get the kind of information that they need to be able to help protect their families,” said Cynthia Latham, Rotary Wildre Ready’s app developer.
e Rotary Wild re Ready app was launched in mid-July on the Apple and Google Play app stores. Developers met with three local re department o cials to ensure the information presented on the app was accurate.
“We really wanted to make sure we were including best-practice information and that this was the kind of content that they would value and appreciate,” Latham said.
e app features educational videos, some from re departments or college programs, while others were
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“ e area continued to grow and eventually the Conifer School was over owing. e Pleasant Park School, which had been previously closed, was reopened to house grades four through six with grades one through three remaining at the Conifer School.
“In 1955, the new West Je erson Elementary School was opened. Within a year or two, the Conifer School was reopened as an over ow classroom. With the addition of temporary buildings and the dedication of the new West Je erson Junior High in 1974, West Je Elementary was nally able to provide classrooms for all of its students, grades
animated by Rotary members. It also uses before and after photos to help community members understand how to create defensible space in a real-world context. Lessons within the app focus on defensible space
K-6.
“In the late 1960s, the school district o ered the Je erson County Parent and Preschool Program. It was a tuition-based program for 3- to 5-year-old children and with modi cations to the building to accommodate the youngest students, the program found a perfect home at Conifer School, which was then renamed the Little White Schoolhouse.
“ e Je erson County School District donated the Little White Schoolhouse buildings and the one acre of land back to the community through the Conifer Historical Society and Museum in October of 2012. In 2014 the Little White Schoolhouse in Conifer was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.”
and home hardening, as well as emergency preparedness, to help families take early action to reduce the destruction caused in the event of a wild re.
“We hope it’s a tool that can be
used by residents, by educators, by rst responders,” Latham said. “By anybody who’s trying to reach people to help them know what they can do to make a di erence.”
Latham designed the app with Laurie Romberg, Lucy Bauer and Amy Deuble, using their combined expertise to create a cohesive product that is simple to navigate.
“It was hundreds and hundreds of hours of work to pull the pieces together,” she said.
e app has more than 1,500 downloads only a few weeks after its release, and Evergreen Rotary is working to make sure it will continue to be downloaded by those interested in defending their homes and families from wild res.
“
ere’s such a void, and it’s information people really need, and hopefully (the app) is interesting, and it provides them with layers of information in a digestible fashion,” Latham said.
Find the app by searching “Rotary Wild re Ready” in either the Google Play and Apple App stores.
When I read the Salt Lake Tribune editorial on July 2, my heart sank. A Utah man with severe mental illness had died in a poorly regulated care home, with a mere $8,000 ne levied against the managers. e editorial was erce: “It doesn’t seem to matter how horrible the care … how many of these residents live in lth and squalor … the responsible authorities apparently make little to no e ort to whip the homes into shape or, failing that, shut them down.”
In 1976, my disabled brother, Mike Trimble, died in just such a care home in Denver. I’ve spent a decade researching his life and death for my book, “ e Mike File,” and I know well the details and politics of his death.
Mike left home after turning 14 when his diagnosis — “paranoid schizophrenia, capable of violence” — shattered our family. A court committed him to the Colorado State Hospital in 1957. He never lived at home again.
When mental hospitals emptied their wards a decade later, Mike was mainstreamed back to Denver. Rejoining our family did not go well. Angry and resentful, Mike’s visits triggered emotional chaos. He soon cut o all contact.
In 1976, Mike died during a seizure, alone in his boarding home
WRITERS ON THE RANGE Stephen Trimbleand undiscovered for three days. e Denver media used his solitary death to expose the “ratholes” that warehoused people with mental illness. Our mother found out about the loss of her 33-year-old son from the front page of the Denver Post.
e owner of Mike’s ironically named “Carefree Guest Home” described his death as a “slip up.” e sta member who should have checked on Mike was “snowed under.” Two other residents had died unnoticed in previous months.
In the days following Mike’s death, the director of the Colorado Commission on the Disabled demanded action. “I’m …thinking …of the other 85 residents there,” he said. “How many of them were not seen over the weekend but did not die?”
O cials issued “a severe reprimand.” Dr. Paul Kuhn, director of Denver’s Personal Health Service, said that Carefree had made “signi cant improvements,” but he mentioned only one: “Anyone not in the breakfast line is sought out and checked.”
Kuhn gave Carefree a break because of poor funding that left the guest home perpetually under-
sta ed. “ is is more than a Denver problem,” he said. “It’s a statewide problem. It’s a great societal problem.”
Reprimand issued, case closed, but hardly progress.
In 2002, e New York Times ran a Pulitzer Prize-winning series that included the story of Randolph Maddix, living in a private home for the mentally ill in Brooklyn. Maddix died during a seizure and wasn’t found for many hours. “His back, curled and sti with rigor mortis, had to be broken to t him into a body bag.”
In 2006, the Milwaukee JournalSentinel ran a series on the horrors of board-and-care homes, including the tale of a resident who died and wasn’t found for three days. ese stories of outrageous neglect keep recurring, always about people overwhelmed by their mental disorders and neglected by their caregivers.
Why does Dr. Kuhn’s “great societal problem” persist?
As we steadily eliminated more than 500,000 beds in state psychiatric hospitals starting in the mid1950s, according to a study by the American Psychiatric Association, the number of people with severe mental illness was growing with the U.S. population. Stigma and shame often silenced their families. E ective treatment disappeared into the
fog of competing agencies, with no coordinated plan for people with chronic mental illness. en add today’s epidemic of homelessness and prisons crammed with people who need psychiatric treatment more than incarceration. While researching my book, I spoke with a Colorado psychologist who summed up our failure to care for our mothers and fathers, our brothers and sisters, our children and friends: “ e mentally ill don’t have a strong lobby.”
e recent Tribune editorial proposes incentives for decently run care homes and appropriate punishments for neglect. But what we really need is a transformative system of care for the vulnerable and voiceless, and housing for those without homes. We know what to do. So far, we have chosen not to act.
is problem remains with us, just as it did in 1976 when I lost my brother. Please don’t let us read these same plaintive stories and unanswered calls for action when another 50 years have passed.
Utah writer Stephen Trimble is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonpro t dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. His latest book is “ e Mike File: A Story of Grief and Hope.”
The essence of summer for me is a freshly picked tomato, and if you are a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member or visit farmer’s markets, I am sure you love the rainbow of colors that come from heirloom
tomatoes. At the Denver Botanic Gardens Chat eld Farms’ CSA, we get super excited about new nds, old classics and interesting adapted heirlooms that we can add to our o erings. Of course, tomato season starts well before the summer — deep in the winter, when the snow is falling, tomato growers pursue
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I would like to share three varieties we are most excited about for this season. ese varieties are heirloom or more accurately, ‘open pollinated’ tomatoes, which means a saved seed from the fruit will have very similar characteristics as the original plant.
Carbon
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e carbon tomato is a large, rm, meaty tomato. Its esh is deep red with light to dark purple shoulders. It has a vibrant, sweet, smokey avor with the texture of a beefsteak.
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growers, they tend to split if watering is not regular.
Cherokee green is tomato is a true green when ripe which can cause confusion. We see many people pick up green tomatoes, then set them down because they think they are not ready. However, if you know what to look for in ripeness, then you are blessed with the sweetest avor (in my opinion) of all the tomatoes. Ripeness is indicated by a slight yellow-
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Ask any performer and they’ll tell you there’s something di erent about performing on a “home stage” — the stages they’ve seen heroes and peers perform on countless times in their life.
For e Barlow, the Arvada Center’s outdoor amphitheater is one of those stages. So, getting the chance to open for alt-rocker Lucero at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 is a big deal for the band.
e Barlow — Shea Boynton on vocals, guitar and banjo, Troy Scoope on bass, Ben Richter on drums and Brad Johnson on guitar and vocals — have been a group since 2017 and draw inspiration from classic and contemporary country artists like Steel Woods, Cody Jinks, the Randy Rogers Band and Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
We chatted with Boynton about the group’s history, performing at the Arvada Center and more: Interview edited for brevity and clarity.
Tell me about the background of e Barlow.
Most of us have known each other since high school (Arvada Senior High) and played in di erent bands together at one point in time or another. We started e Barlow as a casual thing — we were all itching to play and needed a creative outlet. e band came together naturally as we were already buddies. e rst couple years were us getting our foothold musically and playing around Denver/Colorado. Touring
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escalated after we released “Horseshoe Lounge” in Feb. of 2021 and we’ve been full steam since.
What’s it like being part of the Denver music scene?
Denver and Colorado are small, tight knit scenes. It’s always reasonable to assume we’ll run in to folks we know within production, promotion or other artists when we’re playing inside state lines.
We proudly wave the #coloradocountry ag and always tell folks we’re from Arvada. is is where we were raised, where we’re raising our children, and have built our lives here. We couldn’t be prouder to play country music from a place that’s less conventional than others.
What does it mean to be playing at the Arvada Center and opening for Lucero?
We’ve all driven by the Arvada Center a million times, so when the opportunity came up to play there we were elated. It’s home. Any chance to play among our friends and family always feel like a celebration. I’ve been listening to Lucero for more than 20 years, getting to share a stage with them is a huge privilege. We pride ourselves on touching every genre within our lane that we can. As musicians, we make memo-
David N Grasso, a beloved Husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the community, passed away on Saturday, July 22 2023 at Lutheran Medical Center. He was 81 years old.
Born on December 16th, 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island, David was the son of the Late Ernest and Margret Grasso. David obtained his GED from Central High School in Providence before serving his country in the United States Air Force for four years.
After his military service, David became a certi ed boilermaker building nuclear submarines for General Dynamics. He furthered his education at the Rhode Island School of Design for Draftsmanship, and Connecticut Tech for Advanced Mathematics. He also went to the Warwick Police Academy graduating third in his class.
In 1971, David made the decision to relocate his family from Providence to Evergreen, Colorado. ere, he established himself as a reputable general contractor, constructing numerous homes in the Evergreen area. David’s craftsmanship extended beyond new construction, he also enjoyed the challenges of remodeling projects, and even restored a historic house in Georgetown, Colorado. He loved building things, and was a driving force in his life into his 80’s.
David’s legacy lives on through his loving
wife Sally, son Timothy, daughter in law Josephine, grandsons Nathan, and Brandon. He is also survived by his brother Dennis Grasso, his wife Carol, nephew Joey, Niece Stacey. He was also the brother of the late Ernest S Grasso.
David will be remembered for his unwavering dedication his family, his commitment to his craft, and his contributions to his community. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
David’s services will be held on August 11, 2023.
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orange hue on the blossom side of the fruit. is wonderful heirloom has an excellent, complex avor with a gorgeous color, which makes it one of our most anticipated tomatoes for this season based on being a favorite from last year. Each tomato can be between six ounces and one pound. Cherokee green is a large, beautiful beefsteak selected by Craig LeHoullie who has trialed more than 1,200 tomato varieties and has several helpful books on home gardening. is tomato comes from the same gene selections at the Cherokee purple, which is known for bold, acidic avors.
Moskovich
A true classic in every tomato garden, this early, small, red tomato makes for a great slicer. ese perfect little red globes are cold-tolerant, which means they will be one of the rst to start to ripen. Moskovich can put on growth while the early
May conditions are still too cold for many big fruit tomatoes. It will be one of the last to keep producing because of its hardiness, making it a true work-horse winner for production. e avor is very balanced — not too acidic and not too sweet, so it also works for canning, if that’s your thing.
Happy growing (and eating)!
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CONIFER – Rhonda wasn’t saying there was a problem, but she wasn’t saying there wasn’t, either. About ve years ago, Rhonda told deputies, she’d been forced to “cut o ” her friendship with Roxy on account of Roxy being “out of control.” About two months ago, however, Roxy started making friendly overtures toward Rhonda, although she still appeared to be taking a drug-fueled walk on the wild side. Perhaps because of her naturally nurturing nature, or maybe just for old-times’ sake, Rhonda took it upon herself to “help” Roxy back onto the righteous path, but with disappointing results. Not only was Roxy still on drugs, but she’d taken to carrying a knife on her person and associating with a certain bi-wheeled social club of nefarious reputation. Even so, Rhonda continued her redemptive ministry until Roxy called to personally express her ingratitude. “I’m coming after you,” Roxy snarled, “and you won’t be around after I get you.” While Rhonda hoped that was merely Roxy’s indelicate way of saying “thanks anyway,” she gured
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Stihl missing CONIFER – A while back, Jack dropped his chainsaw o at Ron’s shop for repair. A while later, Ron lost track of the chainsaw, but assured Jack that it was almost certainly still in the shop someplace or t’other. On the evening of July 14, Jack stopped by Ron’s shop for an update on the missing machine. Ron told Jack that his chainsaw had yet to surface, and Jack left without incident or appliance. Ron called JCSO, telling deputies that Jack had opened a closed gate to access the property, had entered his business after hours without knocking, and had o -handedly mentioned a vehicle parked in Ron’s residential driveway, which Ron interpreted as a threat akin to “I know where you live.” Ron didn’t want to press trespassing charges, but he did want Jack o cially trespassed from the premises and instructed not to contact Ron except through a third party. Jack was so trespassed, so instructed, and so endeth the case.
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ries for folks and we aim to do our job each night.
Find more information at www. thebarlowband.com/ and get tickets at https://arvadacenter.org/events/ lucero.
Mountains of fun at 4th ConiferFest
What better way is there to appreciate late summer in Colorado than by getting a little elevation and attending the Rotary Club of Conifer’s 4th annual ConiferFest?
Held from 11 a.m. until about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the
That’ll show ‘em EVERGREEN – eir “polite” relationship with Mr. Nextdoor changed a few months ago, Mr. and Mrs. de la Renta told deputies on July 9, when they applied to the county for a short-term rental permit on their property. Mr. Nextdoor didn’t like that, something he made clear often and audibly, threatening to “sue us” the rst time he detected short-term renters in residence. To emphasize his point, or something, Mr. Nextdoor had taken to “mowing the lawn next to the street” in front of the de la Renta’s house, a liberty that the de la Rentas frequently and forcefully discouraged. e couple didn’t want more trouble than they already had, and hoped a stern word from JCSO would keep Mr. Nextdoor nextdoor. O cers advised Mr. Nextdoor to leave the de la Rentas, and their lawn, alone.
Hostage situation
EVERGREEN – Wife locked herself in the bathroom and refused to open the door to Husband. As Husband and Wife had long since resolved to dissolve the legal ties that bind, Husband didn’t particularly care if Wife didn’t want to see him. On the other hand, he really needed to get into
the bathroom. Husband told Wife he needed to get a shower before work. Wife said she didn’t care if Husband went to work stinky. Husband asked Wife to at least hand out the iron so he could put a business-like edge on his ensemble. Wife told him to go to work in wrinkled clothes. Husband asked Wife what she was doing in the bathroom that was so all- red important that he had to leave the house unkempt. Wife explained that she was going through his cell phone messages looking for evidence of indelity. Husband summoned JCSO deputies, who artfully engineered a temporary détente. Surrendering Husband’s cell phone, Wife agreed to leave the bathroom long enough for Husband to get cleaned and leave for work, then pack a few belongings and leave for her mother’s house. With the bathroom nally open, o cers closed the case.
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.
open space adjacent to Our Lady of the Pines Church, 9444 EagleCli Drive in Conifer, the fundraiser features live music from Who’s omas, Captain Quirk, Magoo the Band and Sam Gyllenhall Band. Attendees will be able to enjoy various beverage options (including margaritas), food trucks and more.
All you need to know can be found at https://coniferfest.com/.
Sharing the stories of the LGBTQIA+ community has rarely been as crucial as it is right now, with the community’s rights under constant assault. is makes the annual Denver Film CinemaQ Film Festival not just important, but worth celebrating.
tickets, passes and all the details at www.denver lm.org.
Clarke’s Concert of the Week — The Strokes at Red Rocks e Strokes are one of the most important bands of this century, and their debut album, “Is is It” radically reshaped the direction of indie and alternative rock. I’ve pretty much loved all the group’s albums in their own way, and even if they don’t have the critical success they used to, they’re still legends that demand attention.
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It’s the festival’s 15th year and it is bigger than ever, with some truly incredible lms getting screened over its run at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, from ursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13. Some of the highlights include “Chasing Chasing Amy,” “Bottoms,” “Our Son” and “Problemista.”
As is always the case with Denver Film, there will be great panels with lmmakers and other creatives. Get
e group doesn’t tour often and so the fact that they’re playing Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, is a massive deal. Despite the fact they’ve been around for 20 years, they’ve never played the mythical venue before, so this is going to be a special evening. ey’ll be joined by alt-rock vocalist Weyes Blood as the opener.
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Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.
Colorado is the eighth most-improved state at ensuring SNAP food assistance reaches its most vulnerable residents, according to new rankings from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Anya Rose, public policy manager for Hunger Free Colorado, said the improvements are largely due to more meaningful bene t levels and cuts to red tape during the pandemic, along with strong outreach work.
She hopes Congress will take such key factors into account as it considers the Farm Bill, which includes the program formerly known as food stamps.
pre-pandemic SNAP work reporting requirements were reinstated, at least half a million Americans are expected to lose food assistance, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. An additional 750,000 are at risk after the debt-ceiling negotiations raised the age cap for reporting requirements to 55.
tape for people to access the basic resources that they need.”
In 2017, SNAP added more than $700 million to local Colorado economies, with an overall economic impact of $1.25 billion, but the state loses more than $230 million each year in grocery sales by not having all eligible residents enrolled. Rose noted back in 2019, just 59% of Coloradans eligible for SNAP got assistance.
“We’re hoping that some of these lessons, of what works for making sure that SNAP has the best impact
it can, will be taken up in the Farm Bill,” Rose explained. “To ensure SNAP can feed people as best it can and is accessible to people.”
e majority of SNAP participants are children and people with disabilities, and Rose pointed out most people who can work, do. She added having to ll out paperwork documenting at least 20 hours of work or training activities per week does nothing to help people nd or maintain employment, it just makes the program more costly to administer.
Hunger Free Colorado works with community partners across the state to get more people who qualify for food assistance enrolled. But after
“Taking away someone’s food does not make it easier to hold down a job, or go to that job interview,” Rose contended. “It just creates more red
“With the 2021 numbers, we’ve jumped up to 73%,” Rose acknowledged. “ at is a great improvement. But there are still 27% of our lowestincome Coloradans not accessing the program, so there is still a lot of room for us to continue this growth.” e Public News Service story via e Associated Press’ Storyshare, of which Colorado Community Media is a member.
Henderson has operated in Colorado since 1976 and is investing nearly $150 million into our operations to enable future production. We are committed to our employees and our community and are currently hiring new employees to join our 360 strong! Further, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, recently announced more than $300,000 to Henderson Operations Social Investment Grant recipients in 2022. Learn more about the recipients below:
• Clear Creek County: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – $100,000 (second payment of a $500,000 commitment) This will support the building and launch of the first collaborative care center in Clear Creek County.
Henderson has operated in Colorado since 1976 and is investing nearly $150 million into our operations to enable future production. We are committed to our employees and our community and are currently hiring new employees to join our 360 strong! Further, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, recently announced more than $300,000 to Henderson Operations Social Investment Grant recipients in 2022. Learn more about the recipients below:
•Clear Creek County: DLD Sub-Area Planning Grant – $60,000 Funding supports a planning process to strategically identify enhanced community, land use and infrastructure proposals to provide new sustainable revenue streams and improved services.
Henderson has operated in Colorado since 1976 and is investing nearly $150 million into our operations to enable future production. We are committed to our employees and our community and are currently hiring new employees to join our 360 strong! Further, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, recently announced more than $300,000 to Henderson Operations Social Investment Grant recipients in 2022. Learn more about the recipients below:
Henderson has operated in Colorado since 1976 and is investing nearly $150 million into our operations to enable future production. We are committed to our employees and our community and are currently hiring new employees to join our 360 strong! Further, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, recently announced more than $300,000 to Henderson Operations Social Investment Grant recipients in 2022. Learn more about the recipients below:
• Clear Creek County: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – $100,000 (second payment of a $500,000 commitment) This will support the building and launch of the first collaborative care center in Clear Creek County.
•Clear Creek County School District: Career-Connected Learning Project – $10,000 When combined with a $10,000 match of Henderson employee donations through Mile High United Way, it will support increasing opportunities for students to engage in career-connected experiential learning.
•Clear Creek County: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – $100,000 (second payment of a $500,000 commitment) This will support the building and launch of the first collaborative care center in Clear Creek County.
• Clear Creek County: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – $100,000 (second payment of a $500,000 commitment) This will support the building and launch of the first collaborative care center in Clear Creek County.
•Clear Creek County: DLD Sub-Area Planning Grant – $60,000 Funding supports a planning process to strategically identify enhanced community, land use and infrastructure proposals to provide new sustainable revenue streams and improved services.
•Grand County Rural Health Network: Grand County Multisector Resource Hub – $25,000 Funding will support a collaborative planning process around the development of a multisector resource hub that would provide a one-stop resource for marginalized community members of Grand County.
•Clear Creek County: DLD Sub-Area Planning Grant – $60,000 Funding supports a planning process to strategically identify enhanced community, land use and infrastructure proposals to provide new sustainable revenue streams and improved services.
• Clear Creek County: DLD Sub-Area Planning Grant – $60,000 Funding supports a planning process to strategically identify enhanced community, land use and infrastructure proposals to provide new sustainable revenue streams and improved services.
•Clear Creek County School District: Career-Connected Learning Project – $10,000 When combined with a $10,000 match of Henderson employee donations through Mile High United Way, it will support increasing opportunities for students to engage in career-connected experiential learning.
•Grand County Rural Health Network: Grand County Multisector Resource Hub – $25,000 Funding will support a collaborative planning process around the development of a multisector resource hub that would provide a one-stop resource for marginalized community members of Grand County.
•Clear Creek County School District: Career-Connected Learning Project – $10,000 When combined with a $10,000 match of Henderson employee donations through Mile High United Way, it will support increasing opportunities for students to engage in career-connected experiential learning.
•Clear Creek County School District: Career-Connected Learning Project – $10,000 When combined with a $10,000 match of Henderson employee donations through Mile High United Way, it will support increasing opportunities for students to engage in career-connected experiential learning.
•Grand County Search and Rescue: Mission Control Vehicle – $46,000 The vehicle will replace an inoperable multipurpose avalanche response, complex mission and command truck for Grand County.
•Grand County Rural Health Network: Grand County Multisector Resource Hub – $25,000 Funding will support a collaborative planning process around the development of a multisector resource hub that would provide a one-stop resource for marginalized community members of Grand County.
•Grand County Rural Health Network: Grand County Multisector Resource Hub – $25,000 Funding will support a collaborative planning process around the development of a multisector resource hub that would provide a one-stop resource for marginalized community members of Grand County.
•Grand County Search and Rescue: Mission Control Vehicle – $46,000 The vehicle will replace an inoperable multipurpose avalanche response, complex mission and command truck for Grand County.
•Middle Park Medical Foundation: Kremmling Wellness Center Gym – $75,000 Funding supports the development of a modern community recreation space with a goal of improving the overall health of the community by creating more opportunities to engage in recreational activities.
•Grand County Search and Rescue: Mission Control Vehicle – $46,000 The vehicle will replace an inoperable multipurpose avalanche response, complex mission and command truck for Grand County.
•Grand County Search and Rescue: Mission Control Vehicle – $46,000 The vehicle will replace an inoperable multipurpose avalanche response, complex mission and command truck for Grand County.
•Middle Park Medical Foundation: Kremmling Wellness Center Gym – $75,000 Funding supports the development of a modern community recreation space with a goal of improving the overall health of the community by creating more opportunities to engage in recreational activities.
•Middle Park Medical Foundation: Kremmling Wellness Center Gym – $75,000 Funding supports the development of a modern community recreation space with a goal of improving the overall health of the community by creating more opportunities to engage in recreational activities.
•Middle Park Medical Foundation: Kremmling Wellness Center Gym – $75,000 Funding supports the development of a modern community recreation space with a goal of improving the overall health of the community by creating more opportunities to engage in recreational activities.
Congratulations to the recipients!
Since 2012, more than $1.6 million has been invested through the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in Clear Creek and Grand counties. The funds have been awarded to programs and projects that build community resilience and capacity.
Since 2012, more than $1.6 million has been invested through the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in Clear Creek and Grand counties. The funds have been awarded to programs and projects that build community resilience and capacity.
Since 2012, more than $1.6 million has been invested through the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in Clear Creek and Grand counties. The funds have been awarded to programs and projects that build community resilience and capacity.
For more information on hiring visit www.moly.jobs and for more information on community investment grants visit FreeportInMyCommunity.com
Since 2012, more than $1.6 million has been invested through the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in Clear Creek and Grand counties. The funds have been awarded to programs and projects that build community resilience and capacity.
For more information on hiring visit www.moly.jobs and for more information on community investment grants visit FreeportInMyCommunity.com
For more information on hiring visit www.moly.jobs and for more information on community investment grants visit FreeportInMyCommunity.com
For those who haven’t stopped by their local library in recent years, it’s not just a place to pick up and drop o books anymore.
In the post-pandemic era, libraries have become meeting places, remote work spaces, play areas and more. Rather than the repositories of books and other print media they once were, libraries are taking on more of a community center role, sta members at Denverarea library districts explained.
“ ey’ve always had that role,” said Holly Grant of the Clear Creek County Library District. “But now, it’s about … not just seeing (a library) as a storehouse of knowledge and scholarship.”
To that end, libraries have diversi ed the items and programs they o er to address community needs. Depending on the district, patrons can check out everything from camping equipment to virtual reality headsets. Additionally, patrons can access video- and audiobook-streaming services for free with their library cards.
Plus, along with children’s storytime and book clubs, library events and programs can range from puppy yoga to snowshoe hikes.
“It’s a very di erent library than what many of us grew up with,” Holly Whelan of Arapahoe Libraries said. “ … We have everything, everything, everything.”
Items and resources aplenty
Whelan’s words aren’t an exaggeration, as sta members from multiple districts said their libraries o er so much it’s hard for them to remember everything. So, before buying, renting or downloading something, check the library rst.
Along with books, movies and comics, districts have nontraditional items for check-out. Many o er laptops, iPads, Kindles, mobile WiFi hotspots, passes to local museums, cookware, GoPro cameras and science kits.
Mark Fink, executive director of Anythink Libraries — which has branches from ornton to Bennett — said his district’s TryIts collection includes musical instruments for various experience levels; lawn games; outdoor gear like snowshoes and backpacks; 3-D printers; sewing machines and crafting kits; and microscopes.
People have borrowed them for weekend barbecues, camping trips, one-o projects, or to see whether they’d want to buy their own. Fink said the TryIts collection has been so popular, Anythink Libraries has “expanded the level of items we provide.”
O ering items like these saves patrons money and helps the environment too, Grant pointed out, as people aren’t buying things they might only use once.
Along with physical items, districts have several online resources patrons can access with their library cards. rough these apps and online services, patrons can download e-books and audiobooks, stream movies and TV shows, and access tutoring services and online classes — all for free.
Lizzie Gall of Je erson County Public Library said patrons who used to spend money on Audible and Net ix
have saved money by nding their items through the library instead.
In-person services are also crucial, whether it’s answering technological questions or notarizing documents. Grant said Clear Creek patrons have asked for help setting up their Kindles and reviewing their emails, and tourists often stop into the Idaho Springs and Georgetown branches to ask questions about local sites and museums.
As Whelan summarized it: “If you think the library isn’t for you, or we don’t have anything to o er, think again. … We have something for everybody.”
Beyond summer reading and book clubs, libraries have expanded the type of events and programs they o er — ranging from outdoor and out-of-library adventures, to arts
and culture, to physical and mental health.
Almost all are free and open to everyone, including out-of-district attendees. Some may require preregistration and/or tickets to cover event costs.
Clear Creek has hosted everything from snowshoe hikes to American Sign Language classes. It also has free present-wrapping stations in December, which are immensely popular, Grant said.
Both Je erson County and Arapahoe libraries have hosted after-hours laser tag for teens, which are well-attended and sometimes have fun themes like “Star Wars.” Gall highlighted other teen events, like this August’s Teen Iron Chef and the ongoing Coding Camp, which has expanded to include preteens.
Summertime outdoor concert series are
Local libraries o er nontraditional items and programs, preserve important ‘third place’Eli Monreal plays Life-Size Clue during a March 31 teen event at Je erson County Public Library’s Golden branch.
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popular at Anythink and Arapahoe library districts, with each concert drawing hundreds of attendees.
Fink noted how Anythink Libraries also has an artists-in-residence program through a partnership with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. e district’s also partnering with the City of ornton to build a 35,000-square foot nature library so people can engage with nature in an accessible way, he commented.
For Arapahoe Libraries, Whelan highlighted the Library For All program, which is for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. It also has a Memory Café for adults with memory loss, their caregivers and families.
Events like these have become crucial ways for participants to connect and interact with those in similar situations, Whelan described.
At Douglas County Public Libraries, the popular brew tour is return-
ing this year, which encourages patrons to support local breweries and co ee shops. Kerri Morgan, special events manager, said the district also hosts several literary trivia nights, library-wide scavenger hunts and similar events throughout the year.
Its thrice-a-year Storybook Holiday events are especially delightful, she added. ese themed nights at the library bring classic stories to life at springtime, Halloween and the winter holidays. is fall’s will be “ e Legend of Sleepy Hollow”themed, complete with interactive trick-or-treating.
“When you walk into the library, it’s almost like walking into a living expression of that piece of literature,” Morgan said of the Storybook Holiday events. “ … It’s all about making positive, lifelong memories inside the library.”
During the pandemic, virtual events became incredibly popular, and districts continue to o er hybrid options. Whelan said, for Arapahoe Libraries, it’s about engaging people no matter where they’re at — in the world, or in life.
“When we talk about getting people into the libraries, that doesn’t physically have to be walking through the doors,” she continued.
Preserving the ‘third place’
With libraries evolving as technology and community needs do, sta members emphasized how libraries are increasingly important meeting places. So, the buildings must re ect that.
More libraries now feature built-in cafes for people to relax, meet and/ or work. Fink said Anythink Libraries wanted its branches to feel like “high-end bookstores,” and help patrons “create special moments of joy or delight” through their library experiences.
Fink described how, in sociological terms, libraries fall into the “third place.” e premise is that a person’s “ rst place” is their home and their “second place” is work. us, “third places” like parks, churches, co ee shops and gyms are crucial for civic engagement and social interaction.
Libraries as “third places” are increasingly important for young
parents looking to get their children out of the house and meet other local families, Morgan described. eir popularity’s also growing among work-from-home folks who’ve lost their “second place” and want to work a free, o ce-type environment.
Morgan emphasized how, unlike some “third places,” libraries are completely free and open to everyone.
“It’s a place where, if you want, you can be entertained or educated,” she said. “It’s almost like a choose-your-own adventure.”
Gall, Grant and others emphasized how should re ect the people they serve, and adapt to their needs and interests. us, their districts are very responsive to patrons’ feedback for new items, events and programs.
“( e library)’s something that everybody can enjoy without feeling like there’s a price tag attached,” Grant continued. “ … If the library wasn’t there to o er all those elements of service, where would (people) get them from?”
e crowd chanted, “Drop those ducks,” before the countdown started, and 7,500 plastic ducks fell with a whoosh into the water and oated downstream to the nish line at Highland Haven Creekside Inn. Eager fans gathered along the banks hoping their lucky duck would win the race.
Duck wranglers — actually Evergreen Fire/Rescue re ghters — stood in the water using what ap-
peared to be lacrosse sticks to help the straggler ducks down the creek.
People bought ducks before the drop, each with a number. Prizes of $1,500, $1,000 and $500 were awarded to the ducks who crossed the nish line in rst, second and third places.
Proceeds from duck sales are used to fund other downtown Evergreen events such as the Holiday Walk plus a portion of the proceeds will go toward a new mural in downtown Evergreen organized by Leadership Evergreen.
In addition to the duck drop, children blew bubbles, had their faces
painted, played games and painted ceramic ducks. e ceramic ducks were at a tent hosted by the Evergreen Art School and Go Paint! e two businesses have been teaming up for children’s summer art camps, so they decided to coordinate a duck-painting e ort at the duck derby to showcase art opportunities o ered for kids in Evergreen.
Before the duck drop, children already had painted 73 ducks, according to Jules Elders, owner of the Evergreen Art School.
e Dam Ducky Derby is an event attended by veteran duck-drop watchers and newcomers alike.
Cameras were out everywhere as they took photos of the duck drop, their families and their friends. Of course, photos with ducks were a highlight.
Ali McCann and Nick Jungwirth, who live on Lookout Mountain, stopped in front of Cactus Jack’s where two oversized ducks were situated. McCann took a photo of Jungwirth holding a duck just like a photo she took of him last year when they attended the derby.
“We made it just in time (for the duck drop),” McCann said.
Jungwirth added: “ is is awesome.”
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FRIDAY
Center Stage Centennial Season kicko : Ovation West Performing Arts will kick o its Center Stage Centennial Season with a 1920sthemed costume party gala starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Center Stage eater. e event will feature live musical previews of the coming season, food and drinks at the Center Stage “Speakeasy,” a 1920s dance lesson, old-timey photo opportunities, a short historical lm and a silent auction. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit www. ovationwest.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Grass on the Gulch: Grass on the Gulch Bluegrass Music Festival will be Aug. 11-13 at 28625 Kennedy Gulch Road in Conifer. For more information, visit grassonthegulch. com.
Hole Tournament will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Buchanan ball elds. Up to 64 teams can be entered in the tournament. Proceeds bene t area kids’ programs.
Yart sale: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen is hosting a Yart sale on Saturdays, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. Bring extra and unused art supplies to the gallery by Aug. 19, and they will be distributed to local elementary school programs along with a signi cant portion of the Yart sale proceeds. e gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
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
Rocky Mountain summers showcase: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen will host “Flower Power” landscapes from Aug. 13-Sept. 23. e gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Kids Triathlon: e Kids Triathlon for children 5- to 10-years old starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. Children swim in the Buchanan Park pool, ride their bike and run around the Buchanan ponds. Cost is $35. For more information and to register, visit evergreenrecreation.com.
UPCOMING
head Park with food for sale. From noon-4 p.m. Saturday will be the community center open house with local history speakers, a building plaque dedication and a time capsule sealing. From 2-6 p.m. Sunday, will be a barbecue at the community center.
Barbed wire removal: Wild Aware is sponsoring volunteer barbed wire removal days at DeDisse Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19. For more information, visit wildaware.org.
Boogie at the Ranch: Boogie at the Ranch will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Nelson ranch. Proceeds bene t the Mountain Resource Center. For more information and tickets, visit boogieatthebarn. com.
ESA fundraiser: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is hosting a fundraiser from 4 p.m. until close Aug. 24 at the Evergreen Bread and Cocktail Lounge. Ten percent of proceeds from that evening will be donated to support programs run by ESA. For more information, call 720-536-0069.
Evergreen Fine Arts Festival: e Evergreen Fine Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25-26 at the Buchanan Fields. is juried ne art show also has children’s activities, live music, food and drink, and free shuttle service.
Evergreen Area Republican Club: e Evergreen Area Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway. e speaker will be Dr. John Witwer, former state representative. Visit evergreenarearepublicanclub.org for more information.
Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Season Preview at Cactus Jack’s: Evergreen Chamber Orchestra: Season Preview Concert at Cactus Jack’s will be at 6 p.m. ursday, Aug. 31, at Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill, 4651 Highway 73. Enjoy a taste of the music ECO will perform throughout the next season and a complimentary dinner. For more information and tickets, visit evergreenchamberorch.org.
ONGOING
ESA looking for board members: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is looking to ll two vacant boardmember positions. It is looking for energetic and environmentally friendly people who are ready to make a di erence in the Evergreen and surrounding foothills community. For more information, email info@sustainevergreen.org.
“Spirited Flight”: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen next to Java Groove will host “Spirited Flight” with ight-related art until Aug. 12. e show features birds, insects and other ying creatures. e gallery is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit www.shadowmountaingallery. com.
Moonlight Soiree: e Moonlight Soiree sponsored by Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice will start at 5:30 p.m. ursday, Aug. 17, at the Evergreen Lake House. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $350 or $4,000 for a patron table seating eight. For more information and tickets, visit mtevans.org/supportmount-evans/moonlightsoiree.
EPiC performances: Evergreen Players presents EPiC, Evergreen Players Improv Comedy, Aug. 25-26 at Center Stage eatre, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for student, and may be purchased online at www.evergreenplayers.org or by calling 720-515-1528.
Mountain Community Barefoot Mile: e Mountain Community Barefoot Mile will be Aug. 26 at the Marshdale elds. Registration opens at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds raised go to JOY International, which helps rescue children from child slavery. For more information, www.joy.org/ barefoot-mile-events.
Adult grief support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice is o ering a seven-week in-person adult grief support group. e next group starts June 1 and runs every ursday through July 20, with no session on July 6. e group will meet from 2-3 p.m. at the Mount Evans o ce, 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. Reservations are required. Call 303-674-6400 to sign up.
Blue Spruce Habitat volunteers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers. A variety of opportunities and exible schedules are available on new construction sites as well as for exterior minor home repairs. No previous construction experience needed. Contact volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.
ConiferFest: ConiferFest music festival will be from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the open space adjacent to Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Conifer. Tickets are $10 at the gate, and food from food trucks, and beer, wine and margaritas are an additional cost. Parking is free. For more information, visit coniferfest.com.
Corn Hole Tournament: e third annual Toss for a Cause Corn
Indian Hills Centennial Celebration: e Indian Hills Centennial Celebration will be Aug. 18-20. On Friday, starting at 6 p.m., there will be a movie and live music at Arrow-
EHS poms car-wash fundraiser: e Evergreen High School poms will host a car wash and bake sale fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 at True Clean in El Rancho across from Walmart.
Wildlife in Conifer: e Conifer Historical Society will sponsor a presentation on Wildlife in Conifer by Jacob Sonberg, wildlife o cer with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Little White Schoolhouse 26951 Barkley Road. Cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. RSVP at ConiferHistoricalSociety.org.
EChO needs volunteers: e Evergreen Christian Outreach ReSale Store and food pantry need volunteers. Proceeds from the EChO ReSale Store support the food pantry and programs and services provided by EChO. ere are many volunteer options from which to choose. For more information, call Mary at 720673-4369 or email mary@evergreenchristianoutreach.org.
LGBTQ+ teen book club: Resilience1220 is o ering a LGBTQ+ teen book club that meets from 4-6 p.m. the fourth Monday at the Resilience1220 o ce next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. e group’s rst book is “Hell Followed
With Us.” For more information and to register, visit R1220.org.
Hiwan Museum summer hours: Hiwan Museum is open for tours from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Outdoor self-guided tours are available at any time. Large groups are encouraged to call 720-497-7653 to make arrangements.
ESA EverGREEN Re ll Station: EverGREEN Re ll Station (re ll your laundry detergent, lotions, soaps and more. We have many
sustainable products available).
e Re ll Station is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month in the Habitat Restore in Bergen Park, 1232 Bergen Parkway.
Support After Suicide Loss: Heartbeat and Resilience1220
o er Support After Suicide Loss from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth ursday of the month for ages 14 and older. Join in-person or online. Suggest donation is $15. For location, visit R1220.org.
Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 o ers a monthly workshop for highly sensitive people to help them live healthy and empowered lives from 3:30-4:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Visit R1220.org
for more information.
Caregiver support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice o ers a monthly group to provide emotional support services for caregivers helping ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. An in-person support group meets every third Monday from 4-6 p.m. at 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. For more information, visit mtevans.org/services/emotionalsupport/.
Parkinson’s disease support group: A Parkinson’s disease support group meets the rst Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen. For more information, email esears@ parkinsonrockies.org.
Mountain Foothills Rotary meetings: Mountain Foothills Rotary meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays both in person at Mount Vernon Canyon Club at 24933 Club House Circle, Genesee, and via Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/81389224272, meeting ID 813 8922 4272, phone 346-2487799.
Beyond the Rainbow: Resilience1220 o ers Beyond the Rainbow, which is two support groups that meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. One is a safe group for those 12-20 and the other is group for parents and caregivers wanting support for raising an LGBTQ child. To RSVP, contact Lior Alon at lior@wisetreewellness.com.
e lm “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” became available on video on demand on July 27, and the lm has a Colorado connection. e lmmakers hope to bring more awareness and volunteers to the re service across the country, including to Je erson County re districts.
“Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” is a documentary about the 700,000 volunteer re ghters across the U.S. Directors Gary Matoso and Cameron Zohoori said that they knew little about the re service when they started the lm.
“When we originally got brought onto the project, we didn’t know very much about the volunteer re service,” Matoso said. “It was Peter Yoakum, our executive producer, who had this idea to make a lm to raise awareness, to let people just tell the story of the volunteer re service.”
Matoso explained that the original idea for the lm was to choose three re departments, three stories and deep dive into them. However, when they put out a call to the volunteer re departments across the country, the directors got a bit of a surprise.
“We just put out some casting calls and calls for via di erent re department resources to see if people had stories or might want to participate in the lm,” Matoso said. “We got ooded with submissions on that. We had, like 800 submissions come through within a couple of weeks.”
Some submissions even came from the area.
“We did have a couple of Denver submissions and Colorado submissions, for sure,” Matoso said. e
directors then discussed a submission that almost made the lm but had to be cut.
“ ere was a small-town department that was in the mountains in Colorado,” co-director Zohoori said.
“It has one major highway that goes through. ey’re just constantly responding to accidents on the road.”
Golden’s submission was one that was cut, but the department couldn’t con rm anything involving the submission.
According to Capt. Will Moorhead, the department was probably submitted by a former re chief.
“Our chief has changed since I think since they started shooting the lm,” Moorhead said. “And we just had a few people change over the last year and a half.”
at turnover is part of a nationwide slump in volunteerism.
“Volunteerism is dropping o all over the country,” Moorhead said. “...
ere’s absolutely a need. ere’s a
need to capture and to engage people who have an interest, in our case, an interest in technical rescue.”
Moorhead said that technical rescue is part of what makes Golden Fire a “special case” when it comes to red departments. e department is a “combination department,” which is a combination of volunteer and paid re ghters and sta . e terrain is also di erent than most departments.
Moorhead described the department’s jurisdiction as “on the edge of a metropolitan area,” encompassing some urban elements, the suburbs, rural areas, rivers and the mountains. e eclectic mix of terrain a ects the work of both volunteer and paid re ghters.
Moorhead said that they get regular calls for re and rescue, but the region that is Clear Creek Canyon adds a few more duties.
“It creates technical rescue challenge,” he said, explaining how Golden is easy to access for the metro population as well, so the department also does a lot to keep people safe as they visit the area.
“[Clear Creek Canyon] is easy access for all the people from the metro area who want to go hike, bike, rock climb, paraglide, hang-glide, whitewater rafting, kayaking, that sort of stu ,” he said. “ en a whole bunch of people who just go and recreate you know? ey go have picnics by the creek.” ese visitors get hurt and that’s when the Golden re department comes in.
“Our people are amazing,” he said. “ e swift water rescue technicians do really good work on swift water. We have people who do amazing work when a climber falls, or a climber has an accident. Or somebody just falls hiking, a get snakebite or with an injured mountain biker.”
Moorhead said that both paid and volunteer re ghters are trained and deployed in every rescue situation.
“ ere’s an interesting blend of things that Golden is responsible for,” he said. “Our volunteer re ghters and our paid re ghters work together to address not just normal re suppression, vehicle accidents, medical calls, but then you have this whole technical rescue side. And it’s pretty neat. It’s truly a unique combination of things.”
Moorhead was called “the voice of the volunteer membership,” in the 2022 Golden Fire Department Year in Review. He has worked as a volunteer re ghter since he was 17, culminating for a total of 31 years.
“I was driving the engines at 17, 18. Who thought that was a good idea?” he said.
Moorhead has worked all across the country in a total of seven departments as a volunteer.
He said this is in addition to the regular duties of the re service.
e directors of the documentary explained that choosing stories was very hard, but ultimately, they hoped what they chose t the story of re service in the best way possible.
“I think we really took a show-don’ttell approach,” Matoso said. “So, we didn’t want just a bunch of talking heads, telling you about the volunteer re service. It was really more just diving into people’s stories, letting the visuals and the people tell the story, essentially.”
e stories in the documentary follow recruits going through re training, and re ghters from departments that span both coasts of the U.S. ere are also stories about Emergency Medical Technicians.
One of them is Barbara, who went into her local re department to volunteer as a receptionist or clerk. Barbara tells the story of the captain handing her a book and telling her that they need an EMT instead. Barbara is well past middle age, but she explains in the lm that her age has helped, especially in her community where there is a large senior citizen population.
Some of the stories are about more than the re service. ey showcase the various other needs that these departments have. e directors also said this was something they wanted the audience to get from the lm.
“I think the people that see the lm might consider volunteering,” Matoso said. “ ese re departments need photographers. ey need cooks. ey need accountants and PR people. So
there are lots of ways you can contribute to these re departments.”
Ultimately, the lm is designed to call attention to local volunteer re services.
e lmmakers hope that people see the movie and volunteer. ey also want to strengthen the community spirit within some people who live in a community serviced by a volunteer re service.
“I think for everyone who looks into the re service and can step up in that way. It’s great,” Zohoori said. “ at’s the goal of the lm. But even for those who don’t, I hope that they still take away this bigger picture sense of how it is that communities across our country take care of themselves and take care of each other.”
Je co lists 18 Fire Districts, many of which are a hybrid of volunteer and paid re ghters. e Golden Fire Department has 69 re ghters and two civilians. More than 50 of them are volunteers, including Moorhead. e volunteer membership has 12 o cers and 40 members listed in the department’s 2022 Year in Review.
Golden and other departments throughout Je erson County and in Colorado are in need of volunteers.
e Golden Fire Department has information about training, duties and other information for volunteers. e documentary is an “impact lm,” meaning it is meant to not only tell a story but to also call the audience into action.
“It’s always been an impact lm from the beginning,” said Matoso. “To raise awareness around volunteer re service.”
He went on to say that volunteering is so much more than people expect. e lm shows that as well.
“Volunteers, very little of what they do is actually ghting res. ey’re doing rescue and hazardous materials,” Matoso added. “Like handling all kinds of other problem-solving services for their communities. So those were stories that we wanted to get out there.”
To stream “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat,” check out the lm’s website. You can nd more about the Golden Fire Department on its website.
To get more information on the Foothills Fire & Rescue, check out the volunteer page.
e Je erson County list of re districts is available on the county re information webpage.
Never underestimate the power of a 10-year-old who decides he wants to go into business.
Easton Hinderman, 10, now has a food trailer situated in the driveway at 30504 Upper Bear Creek Road about a mile from Evergreen Lake. He sells lemonade, tea, cookies that he bakes, doughnuts, breads and some fruit.
He sits inside the trailer from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily except Wednesday and Sunday, waving to every person who drives or bicycles by.
He said he has regulars who stop in to grab a beverage or a snack. He will move to weekend hours once school starts at King-Murphy Elementary School.
Easton has learned a lot about salesmanship since starting last summer with one jar of lemonade and a table after seeing a lemonade stand while on vacation in Minnesota. Dad Mike Hinderman told him he needed to smile and wave bigger, so people going by saw him. And it worked. Easton grossed $225 his rst day, and he grossed $2,300 in one month last summer.
As the inventory grew, Mike said he got tired of helping lug the jars, containers, table and tent to the end of the driveway and back each day. So father and son began look-
ing for a food trailer and found one in San Antonio, Texas. ey brought it back to Evergreen, cleaned it up, and it’s been operational for about three weeks.
Easton borrowed money from his dad to pay for the food trailer, and he expects to pay it back by the end of next summer.
“He has a passion for this (business),” Mike said. “As a parent, you help your child do what they want.”
Mike has been the caretaker at the Upper Bear Creek property since 2009, and he taught Easton since he was a tyke to do yard work around the house like pulling weeds. Mike said Easton is a hard worker.
“Praise has driven him,” Mike said, adding that people tell him what a great job he is doing, which
makes him want to succeed even more.
Easton isn’t done. He hopes to get a food vendor license and get the proper health inspections by next summer so he can bring his food trailer to summer concerts. He wants to add snow cones and pizza to the snacks and drinks he already serves.
Easton doesn’t just work in his food trailer. He also rides a dirt bike, is in the Boy Scouts, golfs, and takes piano and guitar lessons.
Easton has big plans for his life. After paying o the food-trailer loan, he plans to put away money for college — he wants to be a heart surgeon — and he wants to have money to help his sister, who has Down syndrome.
August is here and football is all everyone is talking about. With good reason. High school teams across the Denver area are gearing up for their opening week, and Colorado Community Media’s coverage area is vast (to put it lightly).
From Arvada in the northwest to Parker in the southeast, and the towns and suburbs in between that make up the Denver area, our reporters have a lot of action to cover. And, there’s no shortage of dominant schools, state champions, elite quarterbacks and more.
Ahead of the 2023-24 season, we spoke with schools and coaches as well as our cadre of sportswriters, photographers and freelancers to determine our 10 must-watch high school teams of the season.
First, a disclaimer: with so many great teams, this list was di cult to put together. And with our two dozen community newspapers, this list could have gone way beyond just 10 teams. ere’s a method to the madness, though. e teams, coaches and players who were referenced most by our expert sources were compelling. We did our best to highlight the best in our coverage area – north, east, west and south.
One interesting takeaway, too: e dominant teams are not the only captivating teams. ere are countless reasons to watch any number of teams in the area.
Before we reveal our top 10, here are a few testimonies from our experts on teams around the metro area:
“Mountain Vista could also have a breakout year,” sports photographer Paul DiSalvo told me of the
Highlands Ranch team. “ ey have maybe the best QB around in Austyn Modrewski.” “Another one
I would throw in is D’Evelyn in 2A,” said Dennis Pleuss of Je co Public Schools. “ ey won the 2A League 1 last year, and they are always in the mix for a conference title in 2A.”
“In some areas, a better-than-.500 season may not mean much. But it may signal the beginning of a new era in Fort Lupton,” said CCM’s Steve Smith. “ e Bluedevils were 5-4 a season ago, which marked the rst time in nine seasons that FLHS
won more football games than it lost. e last time that happened (2013) was also the last time FLHS advanced to the state playo s. ey’ll be worth keeping an eye on.” “I also want to note that LPS Centennial Stadium has been built at Arapahoe Road and Colorado Boulevard, which will be a great thing to highlight this coming season,” said Heston Mosher, a local freelancer for our newspapers. e new stadium will host Littleton, Heritage, and Arapahoe’s football teams this season. “Lots of fun to talk about,
but in the end, the nal will probably be Valor Christian versus Cherry Creek, with Cherry Creek winning AGAIN,” DiSalvo said.
But the teams play the games for a reason. So, here is who to keep an eye on this fall (in no particular order).
1. Cherry Creek Bruins (Greenwood Village)
2022 record: 12-2, 5A state champions
Week 1: August 25 vs. Ralston Valley
What to watch for: Can the Bruins keep up the tear they’ve been on?
Cherry Creek has all the bragging rights. ey’re coming o their fourth straight 5A state championship, including a hard-fought victory last year over Valor Christian. A big question is how will the Bruins replace star running back Carlson Tann? He was dominant last season and helped rally the Bruins in the second half of their championship win. But they can be beat. Last year, Cherry Creek did lose two games. But when it comes to Cherry Creek, just sit back and enjoy the show.
2. Valor Christian Eagles (Highlands Ranch)
2022 record: 11-3, 5A state runner-ups
Week 1: August 26 @ Regis Jesuit
What to watch for: Can Valor Christian get over the hump this season? e Eagles lost just two games early last season before going on an undefeated run to the state championship, where they ran into Cherry Creek and fell short 24-17. Reloaded with experienced, returning players, Valor will aim for its rst championship since 2018.
3. Columbine Rebels (Littleton)
2022 record: 10-2
Week 1: August 25 @ Mullen
What to watch for: How does Coach Andy Lowry reload after
losing his top running back? Columbine opened last season on re with a six-game winning streak in which the Rebels beat their opponents by at least 20 points. If the 5A League 1 allows them to start hot again, it could mean trouble for the rest of the league, including teams like Ralston Valley and Arvada West.
4. Frederick Golden Eagles (Frederick)
2022 record: 8-4
Week 1: August 18 vs. Northridge
What to watch for: Frederick hopes to push for a league title. e Golden Eagles joined the 3A League 6 just last year, but nearly snagged the league title with a 4-1 record. Second only to Denver’s George Washington last season, Frederick took some time to get rolling last year. But Frederick managed to win a playo game before a tough 21-6 loss to Lutheran to end the season. If they can continue their late-season success early this season, they could make a strong push for 10 wins plus a strong showing in the playo s. Head Coach Matt Loyd is o to a strong start going into year two.
5. Ralston Valley Mustangs (Arvada)
2022 record: 10-3
Week 1: August 18 @ Mountain Vista
What to watch for: Senior Logan
Madden is expected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the state this year. Last year as a junior, Madden was a selection for All-Colorado, First Team All-State, and First team All-Conference, while throwing for nearly 2400 yards and 24 touchdown passes with a 71% completion percentage. If he can keep up his stellar play, the Mustangs could push for double digit wins.
6. Green Mountain Rams (Lake-
wood)
2022 record: 12-1
Week 1: August 25 vs. Golden
What to watch for: A very strong senior class headlines Green Mountain this season. e Rams’ perfect season hopes last year were ruined when they fell to Roosevelt brutally in the semi nals. But now they have all the tools to compete for the 3A state title if they can continue their dominance and play as expected
this fall.
7. underRidge Grizzlies (Highlands Ranch)
2022 record: 11-2
Week 1: August 25 @ Arvada West
What to watch for: After going 11-2 and 4-1 in the 5A League 5, the Grizzlies emerge as perhaps the biggest mystery on this list. With a lot of graduated talent, and brand-new coach in Sam Camp eld, it will be interesting to watch if underRidge can keep up its dominance. e culture and reputation is strong, but now there are new faces. It should make for a must-watch season this fall.
8. Dakota Ridge Eagles (Littleton)
2022 record: 6-6
Week 1: August 25 vs. Pueblo West
What to watch for: Senior quarterback Blake Palladino is back for his nal season. e Division I QB committed to the University of Northern Colorado in the o season, and is determined to bring a state championship home for the Eagles. e Eagles graduated RB Noah Triplett, leaving some big shoes to ll. But Palladino tells me he’s excited about the season and is ready to get to work. If nothing else, the Eagles will be a highlight show.
9. Ponderosa Mustangs (Parker)
2022 record: 9-3
Week 1: August 25 vs. Fort Collins
What to watch for: If it wasn’t for a two-game skid in the middle of their
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season, Ponderosa could have very well been undefeated going into the playo s in 2022. Now they bring back nearly everyone, and know how to win cohesively. e Mustangs are strong and experienced at skill positions like receiver, and since the core group is returning, Ponderosa could be scary in 2023.
10. Heritage Eagles (Littleton)
2022 record: 8-4
Week 1: August 25 vs. Mountain Vista
What to watch for: e Heritage Eagles could be primed for a breakout year. With returning players like senior quarterback Kurt Rossner and All-State senior linebacker Nick Long, the Eagles could make a push for double digit wins. After dropping two games early, Heritage went on a hot streak winning seven in a row. If they can start hot this year, watch out.
… CCM’s Alex K.W. Schultz’s breakout team of the year: Mountain Vista Golden Eagles (Highlands Ranch)
“A team that might really surprise people this year is Vista, which has been an afterthought on the gridiron in years past but looked to have a great foundation in place last season. e Golden Eagles nished 7-4 and ranked No. 16 in Class 5A
in 2022, but all their key pieces are back, including junior quarterback Austyn Modrzewski (who passed for a state-second-best 3,327 yards last year) and their three leading receivers (Sean Conway, Jakhai Mack and Ja’pree Jennings), which is huge given that Vista’s o ense is built on slinging the ball around the yard. After the Golden Eagles played Valor Christian last year (a game in which Vista led with just a few minutes left), Vista coach Garrett Looney told me, “[Modrzewski] is only a sophomore, and he’s doing things that I haven’t seen seniors do.’”
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Bonus:
- Denver Broncos
2022 record: 5-12
Week 1: September 10 vs. Las Vegas
What to watch for: Can Coach Sean Payton get the best out of quarterback Russell Wilson and lead the Broncos to the playo s?
- Colorado Bu aloes
2022 record: 1-11
Week 1: September 2 @ TCU
What to watch for: e Deion Sanders show. Are the Bu s nally ready for prime time? Gearing up for a Big 12 return.
- Colorado School of Mines
2022 record: 13-3
Week 1: August 31 vs. Grand Valley State
What to watch for: Quarterback John Matocha. Can he continue his record-breaking success from 2022?
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BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIAOn Sept. 12, 2001, legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma was scheduled to perform Antonín Dvo ák’s Cello Concerto with the Colorado Symphony. e day prior to the performance, the United States was shaken by the events of 9/11, one of the most tragic losses of life in American history.
Colorado Symphony cellist, Margaret Hoeppner, vividly remembers Ma’s performance that night. Instead of playing the planned Dvo ák piece, Yo-Yo Ma decided to play Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a composition written in the aftermath of World War I. As the Colorado Symphony’s longest tenured member with 62 seasons under her belt, the performance after 9/11 is Hoeppner’s most powerful, moving memory as a part of the orchestra.
“Ma’s performance brought the audience and the orchestra a sense of solace and some comfort during that terribly di cult time. For me it was a sense that life will go on and that we will recover from this
horrible tragedy,” said Hoeppner. “Because of the beauty of his performance, it gave us all hope. It gave me hope that we would survive and that this is something we would recover from.”
For the 2023-2024 Centennial Season of the Colorado Symphony, Yo-Yo Ma will return to Denver to play Elgar’s Cello Concerto, the same piece that brought comfort to concert-goers in the wake of 9/11. Ma will perform along with the Colorado Symphony at 7 p.m. on May 5 at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. is is one of more than 150 performances o ered by the Colorado Symphony throughout the season.
e Colorado Symphony is celebrating 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado. e 2023-2024 season is highlighted by a trio of must-see performances featuring Audra McDonald, Renée Fleming and, of course, the legendary Yo-Yo Ma. Led by Principal Conductor Peter Oundjian, Colorado Symphony patrons will be treated to a schedule teeming with incredible programming, renowned guest artists and revered symphonic works all season long. To kick o the Centennial Season, the Colorado Symphony will perform Beethoven’s Fifth along with several other works on Sept. 15-17.
“ is centennial season will highlight the best of the Colorado Symphony,” said Oundjian. “We’re doing some really huge projects. We will keep doing programs that I think will engage people enormously. We are going to keep people excited with every performance.”
History of the Colorado Symphony e Colorado Symphony has a rich history that dates back to 1922 when its predecessor, the Civic Symphony
Orchestra, formed in Denver. Prior to 1922, there were several semi-professional music acts scattered across Denver, but no formal orchestra. At the height of the Great Depression, Helen Marie Black, publicist for the Civic Symphony Orchestra, helped form the Denver Symphony Orchestra in 1934. Her goal was to consolidate the local musicians, boost audience attendance and guarantee
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After a 55-year run, the Denver Symphony Orchestra disbanded in 1989 as the result of nancial hardship. It led for bankruptcy on Oct. 4 of that year. Musicians left the Denver Symphony Orchestra for the newly-formed Colorado Symphony, which played its rst concert on Oct. 27, 1989. e following year, the two groups merged to form one organization.
Since its inception in 1989, the Colorado Symphony has had ve recorded principal conductors, beginning with Marin Alsop in 1993. e current principal conductor, Oundjian, has served in the role since 2022.
One hundred years ago, the symphony in Colorado was di erent than it is today. From a small group of semi-professional local musicians, the Colorado Symphony has grown in size and in the diversity of its members. e Symphony currently has 80 full-time musicians, representing more than a dozen countries around the world.
The Colorado Symphony today
Denver is a vibrant city full of people who yearn to experience the arts. From taking in contemporary paintings at the Denver Art Museum to seeing hip hop concerts at Red Rocks, and from watching classic works performed by the Colorado Ballet to laughing at stand-up acts at Comedy Works, locals love to get out and experience the best of Colorado arts.
“Twenty years ago, people said Colorado was just a great place for the mountains — a great place for sport. at is what people were interested in. I feel there has been a huge shift in what people in Denver want,” Oundjian said. “We had the biggest crowds ever at Boettcher Concert Hall last year. Nobody moves to Denver to just sit inside and watch TV. Colorado is all about
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF MORRISON’S ZONING MAP AND APPROVING THE REZOINING OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE MIXED USE COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE (MU-CO) ZON DISTRICT
The foregoing Ordinance was, on the 1st day of August, 2023, ordered to be published by title only and penalty provision, if any, and to be posted in full within the Town and on the Town’s website by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison, Colorado. This Ordinance shall take effect on August 24, 2023.
The full text of this of this Ordinance is available in electronic form on the Town’s website, www. town.morrison.co.us; copies of this Ordinance are also available in printed form from the Office of the Town Clerk at 321 Colorado Highway 8, Morrison, Colorado 80465.
Ariana Neverdahl, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. CC 1313
First Publication: August 10, 2023
Last Publication: August 10, 2023
Publisher: Canyon Courier Bids and Settlements
Public Notice
INVITATION TO BID BROOK FOREST WATER DISTRICT
The project is located in the Brook Forest Water District approximately 5 miles Southwest of Evergreen, Colorado.
In general, this project consists of approximately
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roughout the 100 years of symphonic music in Colorado, performances and o erings have shifted and grown to meet the needs and wants of the changing audience. e Colorado Symphony not only performs classical works from composers like Mozart, Brahms and Tchaikovsky, but it also performs contemporary pieces, pop songs and soundtracks from fan-favorite lms. is year the Colorado Symphony will have several performances outside of the classical genre. ese include “Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert,” “Disney in Concert: Time Burton’s e Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Home Alone in Concert.” ere will also be performances for children like the “Halloween Spooktacular,” “Elf in
1000 feet of new 6-inch ductile iron water line, bends, and valves, reconnecting limited services, testing, and disinfection. Connection will be made to existing ductile iron water line at the end of the new 6-inch ductile iron water line. This project will consist of one phase.
BIDDER shall demonstrate his qualifications by submitting evidence to the OWNER such as financial data, previous experience, authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the project is located, and other requirements as may be specified in the Contract Documents or requested after bids are received.
As its best interests may appear, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formalities or informalities in the BID(s).
The BIDDER is required to purchase or register to receive a copy of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
Hard copy BID sets are available between 9:00
A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday at the office of the ENGINEER, EVstudio, 4602 Plettner Lane, 4D, Evergreen, CO 80439 starting on August 10th, 2023 until September 5th 2023 for a cost of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set (not refundable) to be paid in cash or by company check at the time of receipt. Email or call hard copy request 1 day prior to pick-up by emailing or calling Mr. Welch.
Sealed BID(s) for the above-referenced PROJECT shall be in an opaque envelope upon which shall be plainly marked “BID ON BROOK FOREST WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT” and the name of the bidder. Bids will be received at the office of the ENGINEER, EVstudio, 4602 Plettner Lane, 4D, Evergreen, CO 80439 and publicly opened and read aloud at 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. Any BID(s) received after the abovespecified time and date will not be considered. Fax and e-mail BID(s) will not be accepted. BID(s) shall be accompanied by a cashiers check, bidder’s bod, or certified check payable to Brook Forest Water District for not less than five percent of the amount of such bid including add-alternates with certified copy of the power of attorney.
An optional pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 24th at 3:30 pm at the location of the project.
For additional information contact: Brian Welch, P.E. at EVstudio 303-670-7242 x50
Brian.welch@evstudio.com Legal
Concert” and “Peter and e Wolf & e Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.”
“In the last 10 years, there has been a tremendous shift from the Colorado Symphony. It is one of the great leaders in the evolution of programming. ey collaborate with musicians from every possible musical genre and from lm,” said Oundjian. “We have absolutely cutting-edge music, world premieres and also the beautiful performances of the great classics. Sometimes we perform these classics juxtaposed to a contemporary piece. We try to keep the program very alive so that the people are attracted to as much of it as possible. You’re not going to appeal to every person in Denver, every night. We try to present, over the course of the season, all of the great elements of the musical art form.”
Oundjian said the Colorado Symphony’s milestone could not have been reached without the longstanding and overwhelming support of the community.
“ is season carries special signi cance as we celebrate 100 years of music and look ahead to the next century of music making in Colorado,” said Oundjian. “ is celebration belongs as much to you and our state as it does to our orchestra, and we can’t wait to share the excitement with you all season long.”
Last Publication: August 17, 2023
Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO
Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of August 2023 final settlement will be made by the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado to:
COMPUTER SITES INC.
1225 S HURON ST. DENVER, CO 80223
hereinafter called the “Contractor”, for and on account of the contract for the Arvada Head Start Emergency Chiller Replacement project in Jefferson County, CO.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2.All such claims shall be filed with Heather Frizzell, Director of Finance Jefferson County Colorado, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO 80419-4560.
3.Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, from any and all liability for such claim.
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado
Andy Kerr, Chairman Board of County Commissioners
Legal Notice No. CC 1309
First Publication: August 3, 2023
Last Publication: August 10, 2023
Publisher: Canyon Courier
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District of Douglas and Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment
at the offices of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, on or after 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to American West Construction, LLC for all work done by said Contractor on the Rampart Range Road Transmission Main Replacement contract, all of said construction located near the streets of Rampart Range Road, Village Circle East, Village Circle West, and Rampart Court in the community of Roxborough Park in Douglas County, State of Colorado.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, at or before the time and date herein above shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement will release said Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
By: Barbara J. Biggs, General Manager
Legal Notice No. CC 1306
First Publication: August 3, 2023
Last Publication: August 10, 2023
Publisher: Canyon Courier
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District of Douglas and Jefferson County, Colorado, will make final payment at the offices of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, on or after 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, to Moltz Construction, Inc. for all work done by said Contractor on the Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Addition Serving DWSD, Backwash Pond Phase 2, Sodium Hypochlorite Generator Addition, Pump Station Bathroom, and WTP Office Addition construction contract, all of said construction located at the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, Water Treatment Plant at 8383 Waterton Road, Littleton, Colorado, in
Douglas County, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, provisions, or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractors in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or his Subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim to the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, 6222 N. Roxborough Road, Littleton, CO 80125, at or before the time and date herein above shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement will release said Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, its Board of Directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.
ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
By: Barbara J. Biggs, General Manager
Legal Notice No. CC 1307
First Publication: August 3, 2023
Last Publication: August 10, 2023
Publisher: Canyon Courier
Notice to Creditors
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of John S. Lyle, also known as John Lyle, and John Stuart Lyle, Deceased Case Number 2023PR30797
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before December 4, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.
David Lee Lyle, Personal Representative 2956 Broadlands Ct. Broomfield CO 80023
Legal Notice No. CC 1308
First Publication: August 3, 2023
Last Publication: August 17, 2023
Publisher: Canyon Courier
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Canyon Courier Legals August 10, 2023
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is a “Gift of Early Literacy’’ for any child in our Front Range Mountain Area. This gift of early literacy is accomplished through the Imagination Library’s “book gifting” program which mails books to children from birth to age ve in our participating communities. Every month each child receives their special book which encourages families to spend time together reading.
The program is sponsored by our local Mountain Area Rotary Clubs.
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throughout the year.
• We meet once a week at Evergreen Country Day school; Fridays at 7.00 a.m. for breakfast. There is no meeting commitment – attend as many or as few as you like.
• Our meetings, events and speaker schedules can be found at EvergreenRotary.org, along with details about our local and international committees and projects.
Questions? Email us at info@ EvergreenRotary.org and we’ll get back to you.
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