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Join Club Monarch and earn 3X Slot Points for one month!

Bring this offer and a valid ID to Guest Services to enroll and earn 3X points on slots and 2X points on video poker during your first 30 days of Club Monarch membership! Membership is free.

Offer available now through July 31 st, 2014.

Offer valid to new members only. Not applicable in conjunction with other offers. No cash value. Bonus points apply to tracked play only. Be sure your card is inserted properly in machine. Must be 21. See Guest Services for details. Management reserves all rights. Bet with your head, not over it. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.522.4700.

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lear Creek ties has been restored and preserved in is running museums and fresh painted buildings, as high with these towns come back to life again. As w h i t e you walk the streets and gaze at the hiscapped toric buildings, listen for the sound of the waves splashing piano music flowing out of the walls and over the granite the joy and laughter of those early pioboulders in the neer Americans who found a new life in steam bed.

The Colorado clawing into the earth for rich canyon walls are deposits of gold and silver dreaming of green from the By Bob Sweeney fortunes. abundant rains and We dream with them as we motor some Rocky Mountain sheep are grazing down the many highways to these towns along the highway. as we go in search of adventure, exciteThis was the wild country where gold ment, wagering against a arsenal of comwas discovered and miners climbed over puter gaming machines beckoning us to the rocks, rushing waters, snowdrifts and play. plunging temperatures to seek their forGamblers face the friendly dealers who tunes. deal us those illusive blackjacks and bust Some found gold, most disappointus out of the game of 21 before they have ment and death, but gold fever was wideto draw themselves. Players go first, the spread and the history of the gold rush house usually wins, but the challenge is days lasted through the last century until the silver bust ended the mining majesty. there to win, to play, to forget the trouBut, Central City and Black Hawk blos- bles of life and play a hand of cards as life somed with two-story brick buildings, a passes by so quickly.

Enjoy the journey, the history, and railroad and opera house. Lovely Victorian homes dotted the landscapes and base- the great freedom to take a seat in a legal gambling hall and beat the odds again. ball teams played on Sunday afternoon.

Play the hands you’re dealt in life and The ore was processed in Golden, Idaho Springs and Denver; the wealth flowed at the tables. Do your best! to the Mile High City from these richest ore veins in the world.

Leadville was considered as a State Capitol; Cripple Creek was booming with people and dozens of newspapers; the money flowed to build a place to drink and gamble that was named The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.

Cattle barons ran their vast herds of cattle across the Eastern plains until the homesteader’s fences started to destroy the open range livestock empires.

The Indians and buffalo vanished, and Colorado became the Centennial State in 1876 and the first Capitol was in Golden.

Boulder became the location for a state university followed by Colorado State University, both named “Land Grant” colleges authorized by President Abraham Lincoln prior to the Civil War. The three gaming towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek have a long-lasting legacy in the development and success of Colorado.

Today, these towns contribute more than $100 million in tax revenues to the state and provide jobs to an estimated 10,000 people associated within, and as suppliers and service industries to the gaming industry.

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CADILLAC DRAWING: Friday, July 4 at 6:00pm Receive one free entry every day and additional entries with every 100 unadjusted points.

2X entries every Tuesday.

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1-800-THE-ISLE • WWW.THEISLEBLACKHAWK.COM • WWW.LADYLUCKBLACKHAWK.COM © 2014 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Isle, Get Winning!, Lady Luck and ChaChing! are registered trademarks of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Must be 21 or older. Cadillac and their respective logos, emblems, slogans and vehicle model names and body designs are trademarks and/or service marks of Cadillac, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. Actual color and features of car may vary from image shown. Rickenbaugh Cadillac gave the Isle and Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk permission to use the Rickenbaugh Cadillac logo and name as well as permission to use the images of the Cadillac CTS and ATS. Promotions subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please visit players club or cashier services for details. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.

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$21,000 1st Year Anniversary Celebration

Friday, June 27, 2 – 11 p.m., 21 winners will be drawn to pop a balloon worth $250 up to $1,000 Promo Play. Plus, all winners will be qualified to win one of two $5,000 prizes at 11 p.m. Earn entries for every 100 base points on slots and every 30 minutes of rated play on table games from June 1 – June 27.

$5,000 Hot Slot Tournament

Sunday, June 29, 1 – 5:30 p.m., 24 hot seat winners will receive $100 Promo Play and a chance to play a five minute tournament round to earn as many points as they can. The top 10 winners will face-off in the finals at 5:30 p.m. 1st place: $1,000, 2nd place: $500, 3rd place: $300, 4th place: $200 and 5th – 10th place: $100.

$15,000 Double Spin & Win

Friday, June 20, 4 – 11 p.m., 15 guests will spin the prize wheel to win up to $1,000 in Promo Play. Earn entries for every 100 base points on slots and every 30 minutes of rated play on table games from Sunday to Saturday.

Gas and Cash Slot Tournament

Play up to two rounds every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Start earning points at 9 a.m. The top 10 individual scores win and compete in the finals at 12:30 p.m.

Bring a friend and sign them up as a new Club member and receive $5 Promo Play. Plus, new members receive $10 Promo Play. Up to 4 new friends each day.

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Jeep Wrangler Giveaway

Monarch Casino is giving away a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Don’t miss the Road to Riches giveaway every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through July 5.

One winner at each drawing will receive $250 and an entry to win the Jeep Wrangler. Drawings are every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The grand prize drawing is July 5th!

Discover Black Hawk’s newest dining experience

The all-new buffet features nightly Whole Maine Lobster, Alaskan Crab and USDA Prime Rib alongside an array of buffet favorites.

Diamond Days

Monarch Casino Black Hawk sparkles every Monday and Tuesday with Diamond Days. Every slot machine shimmers with 4X’s points. Video Poker machines shine with 2X’s points. And our buffet is twice as nice at half the price.

Mystery Penny Multiplier

Thursdays in June, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Spin the wheel to multiply your penny points up to 12X.

Park, Play, Free Buffet

Saturdays, 5 11 p.m., 10 winners will drive away with a $50 gas card.

Early Bird Breakfast in The Café

Every day in June, 9 – 11 a.m., enjoy one of these delicious specials for only $2: Café Classic Sandwich, Biscuits & Gravy or Café Breakfast.

Saratoga 50+

Guests 50 and over reap the rewards every Monday and Tuesday at Saratoga. Earn 5X points on slots and 2X points on video poker. Plus, earn 50 base points for a free meal in the Garden Buffet or receive 50% off. Take advantage of discounted menu items in The Café and receive a $20 bus refund when you earn 200 base points.

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Win up to $500 along with other cash options and prizes! Monday June 30, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Earn 10 unadjusted points on your player’s card and visit the Player’s Club or Cashier Services to receive your pull tab to reveal your prize. Receive up to five pull tabs per day.

Mystery Point Multiplier

Receive up to 15X points Tuesdays in June.

Swipe your card at any of the three gold kiosks to reveal your point multiplier. Bring your slip to the Players Club or Cashier Services prior to playing.

Point multiplier not valid on video poker. Plus, earn five unadjusted points and receive a free buffet.

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Not Your Daddy’s Caddy

Win one of two Cadillac’s on July 3 and 5.

Guests will receive one free entry each day in June and additional entries with each set of 20 unadjusted points earned. Plus earn 25X entries every Thursday in June.

Sign up to Receive a Free Buffet & Cash

All new members of the IsleOne player’s club will receive a free buffet after playing 30 minutes on their new Players card. Plus, receive a $20 cash offer via email when you give us your email address

cash. Guests will receive one free entry for coming in and can earn additional entries for every 50 unadjusted points. Every hour between noon and 8 p.m., one winner will be chosen for the chance to drop three chips and score some Cha-Ching-O cash.

Tradewinds

Grills And Bills

Tradewinds at the Isle has a new menu that features what we believe to be the best hamburgers in Black Hawk. Whether you try the classics, a green chili and chipotle, the black & blue or mushroom and Swiss burger you will not be disappointed. Tradewinds even offers a mouthwatering cheeseburger burrito. So the next time you are hungry for a great burger, visit Tradewinds at the Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk

Play 30 Thursdays

Receive a free Calypso’s buffet after playing just 30 minutes. Thursdays in June from 8 a.m. to midnight. Must register at the Player’s Club or Cashier Services prior to playing.

$1,000 Hi-Low Game Show

Win up to $1,000, Friday June 20, 5 – 10 p.m. Winners will guess if the next card is going to be higher or lower. Receive one free entry and additional entries with each set of 10 unadjusted points.

Paradise 50 Plus

Each Sunday, all guests age 50 or better can join the Paradise 50 Plus club. You will receive 3X points on all slots, 2X points on video poker, a free ice cream and a Free Calypso’s Buffet after earning five unadjusted points. For complete details, please visit the player’s club.

Bus Fare refund

Do you ride the bus to Black Hawk? The Isle will refund your bus fare up to $20. Simply earn 35 unadjusted points on your player’s card and present your return bus ticket to the player’s club or cashier services. Table Games and Poker players will receive their bus fare back with four hours of consecutive play.

Play and Stay

Now every day in June. Earn 50 base points on the day you valet park and receive a free meal at the Garden Buffet.

Free Tank of Gas

Pull For Perks

lunch and dinner buffets. Featuring delicious breakfast spreads, crisp salads, freshly baked breads, tender chicken and beef entrées, wood stone-baked pizzas and savory side dishes. Enjoy succulent crab legs 7 nights a week with our dinner buffet.

Play 30 unadjusted points on your IsleOne club card Sundays through Thursdays between 8 a.m. and midnight and stay the night on us. Check with the Player’s Club or Cashier Services once you have earned your points to receive your hotel offer. This offer is valid only on the day the points are earned and is based on availability, blackout days may apply...

Table Games

The Isle has all your favorite table games including Blackjack, Craps with 10 times odds and Roulette. Also available at the Isle, Three Card Poker, Bonus 6, Buffalo Blackjack, Double Deck Blackjack, and 21+3. Now exclusively at the Isle you can play “Craps-Free Craps” with 10 times odds.

Calypso’s Buffet

Enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, brunch,

Come in for burger flipping fun every Saturday in June. Earn one free entry every Saturday and additional entries for every 100 points played. One guest will be chosen every half hour from 2 – 8 p.m. to play for their chance to win a Lady Luck grill or some nice, green dollar bills. Top Prize $250.

Summer BBQ

Summer barbeques are back every Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. through Aug. 30. Earn a delicious barbeque by playing 5 points on your Lady Luck Player’s Card.

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Car Bucks

Every Monday in June from noon – 8 p.m., three winners will be selected each hour to pick a car and win some cash in Car Bucks. Top prize is $250. Guests will earn one free entry every Monday and additional entries for every 50 points played. See Guest Services for rules and additional details for all promotions.

Not Your Daddy’s Caddy

Lady Luck is giving away a brand new 2014 Cadillac CTS. Play and earn your entries into the drawing from June 2 until July 4. Guests will receive one free entry every day and additional entries for every 100 points played. Tuesdays are twice as nice. Earn 2X every Tuesday. Drawings will be Friday, July 4, 2 – 9 p.m. The Cadillac CTS will be given away at 6 p.m. when three lucky winners will be chosen. Two will win $500 and one will drive away in a brand new Cadillac.

Night of 101 Winners

Join us on Friday, June 20, for the Night of 101 Winners. One Hundred and one guests will be called between 2 – 10 p.m. to select a car tire.

Each tire is worth some cold, hard cash. Top prize $500. Guests receive one free entry for coming in and additional entries for every 50 points played.

Mystery Point Multiplier Thursdays

Starting at noon until 8 p.m., guests can swipe their player’s card at kiosks located at the promotions area and to the right of the main cage. Point multipliers can be 2X, 3X, 5X, 7X, 10X or 20X. Guests must redeem voucher at the promotions area prior to playing to receive points.

Point multiplier is valid from time of registration until midnight on Thursdays in June.

Cha-Ching-O Giveaway

Join us on Tuesdays in June from noon to 8 p.m. for the chance to win some Cha-Ching-O

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

Now through July 19, earn an entry into Lady Luck’s $10,000 Jackpot Frenzy. Guests will receive one free entry for every jackpot $1,200 or better won during entry earning dates. Then on July 19, Lady Luck’s Jackpot Frenzy drawing will take place from 2 – 7 p.m. Guests can win their share of $10,000.

Play And Stay

Play and Stay with your friends at Lady Luck.

Sundays through Thursdays earn a free room in the Lady Luck Hotel Tower. To earn play 500 unadjusted points on Lady Luck Player’s Card. Play 4 hours at table games or play 6 hours in a live poker game. Offer subject to availability. Excludes holidays and blackout dates.

Club 40

Join us twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays, for Club 40. All guests age 40 or better will receive 4X points on slots and 2X points on video poker. Guests will also receive a free entrée at Otis & Henry’s once they earn 25 unadjusted points on their Lady Luck Player’s Card.

Bus Fare Redemption

Every day in June guests who play with a Lady Luck Player’s Card can receive up to $22 cash back on bus fare. Earn 350 unadjusted points on Lady Luck Player’s Card. Poker and table games guests can earn too by playing 3 consecutive hours at table games or 3 hours in a live poker game. Guests must redeem bus ticket at Guest Services. Limit one bus redemption per person per day.

Blue Plate Specials

Whet your appetite with Otis & Henry’s new Blue Plate Specials. Try a blackened prime rib sandwich or fish and chips. Each day features a different special for only $6.99. Try a delicious milkshake.

Monte Carlo

The new Monte Carlo Jackpots are up and running with 12 individual progressive prizes.

There are jackpots for Royal Flushes, Straight Flushes and any 4 of a kind. Visit the Lady Luck Continued on page 5 June 17 - 30, 2014

Continued from Page 4 Poker Room, located on the 2nd floor, for details and updated jackpot amounts.

Lady Luck Poker

The Bad Beat Jackpot is now a decreasing qualifier. Starting at Ace’s full of Jacks and decreasing each week to Ace’s full of Deuces’ until it hits.

And make sure to check out the new Bounce Back Bonus offers.

• Be in a game by 10 a.m. Sunday-Friday and receive $10 in Bounce Back Coupons after three hours of play.

• Be in a game by 10 a.m. Sunday-Friday and receive $20 in Bounce Back Coupons after four hours of play.

• Be in a game by 11 a.m. Sunday-Friday and receive $10 in Bounce Back Coupons after three hours of play.

Kings Krushed

Win $20 in Bounce Back coupons if your pocket Kings are Krushed by a higher ranked hand in any live Hold’em game. Promotion runs every Tuesday and Thursday in June from 3 – 11 p.m.

Table Games

Join the Lady Luck Table Games crew for the best value in Black Hawk. 20X odds on Craps everyday in June. Play at Craps, Roulette, Buffalo Black Jack Bonus and 21+3 extreme. There are always multiple $5 games and $2 craps Monday through Thursday.

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Italy Trip Giveaway

You could win a first class vacation to Rome and the Amalfi Coast on Saturday, July 26, during our Sounds of Summer Block party. Your dream vacation includes airfare, transportation, hotel accommodations and other amenities when we give away a fabulous three-day, two night vacation for two. Package includes airfare, accommodations, transportation and greens fees. Earn entries from May 1 through June 28, one entry for every 500 base points or 5 hours of tracked table games play.

$1,000,000 Summer

Get your shot at being a millionaire this summer in our fun and interactive $1,000,000 Summer Spin. More than 250 players will have their chance at the million during the Friday and Saturday drawings, with special drawings on Sunday, Aug. 31, and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.

Drawings start at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 3 p. m. on Saturdays, and you will receive one entry for every 10 base points on slots or 30 minutes tracked table games play. Don’t miss out on your chance at becoming a millionaire.

Treasure Hunt Progressive – June 29

Join the hunt for cash in our Treasure Hunt

Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Let us do the parking for you!

Drawing, now at $30,000. The drawing takes place on Sunday, June 29, at 6 p.m. when one lucky winner can walk away with $30,000! If the winner is not present, we will draw again in July. Get one entry for every ten base points on slots or 30 minutes tracked table games play.

Z Bucks is now open

Beach Ball Bounce

You can win cash, QuickPlay and other prizes on the bounce, every Wednesday, in our Beach Ball Bounce kiosk game. Swipe your A-Play Club Card at any promotion kiosk with no point requirement for the first swipe and get an additional swipe after earning 200 base points on slots after 3 a.m.

$60K Sizzling Sundays

Win your share of more than $60,000 in cash and prizes with our $60,000 Sizzling Sundays. You have a chance to win whether you have an A-Play Card or not with this sweet drawing. Drawings are every Sunday, through Aug. 31, 1 – 5 p.m.

Sounds of Summer – Colorado Country – June 28

Mardi Gras Casino presents the Sounds of Summer Block Parties and concert series. Join us on Saturday, June 28, for our Colorado Country Block Party from 2 – 10 p.m. There will be live music, lots of food and loads of fun. Don’t miss out on the Sounds of Summer parties, monthly through August.

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June 28 2pm–10pm

J u n e , J u ly & A u g u s t

More than 250 players will get a chance to be a millionaire!

June, July & August Drawings

Labor Day Weekend Drawings

Fridays at 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm, and Saturdays at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm

Sunday, August 31 at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm, and Monday, September 1 at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm

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$60,000 E-Z Win Drawings

Come check out the amazing promotions we have this month. June 1 – 28, win up to $250 in Z-Play at each drawing! We make it “E-Z” to win at Z Casino.

6X Points

Z Casino is the place for the most points with 6X points on slots every Monday and Thursday.

Take a ride on us

Z Casino offers convenient free shuttle service directly to Johnny Z’s Casino in Central City. Shuttle runs Thursdays, noon – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, noon – midnight, and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Free Valet parking every day

Our Valet hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through

$1,000,000 SUMMER

Head to the 2nd floor and get your favorite Frappuccino, Cappuccino, Mocha and much more.

Live Music

Ben Marshal, 2pm-6pm, Ryan Chris & The Rough Cuts, 7pm-10pm

The Z Casino Mustang Grill is now open with an exciting new menu. Try our specialties that include the amazing Prime Rib dinner or Famous Z Ribs now only $7.77, located on the 3rd floor.

Table Games

The Hottest Table Games in Black Hawk are now open at Z Casino. We have all your favorites from craps to three card poker. The party begins with Z!

Denver A-List nomination

Z Casino is proud to announce that we have been nominated for Denver’s Best Casino on the Denver A-List! This will be our first year competing in the Denver A-List. We hope to live up to the high expectations that we have for ourselves but the expectations of all of you.

We plan to accomplish this by having the very best guest service, amazing hot slots, the best food in Black Hawk and much more. The Party Begins with Z!

Independence Day Multiplier

Lots of Food

We’re laying out quite the country spread: fried chicken, corn on the cob, and burgers.

Loads of Fun

Don’t miss the BHPD dunk tank, photo booth, plinko games, and much more.

Admission is free!

Earn one entry for every 10 base points on slots or 30 minutes of tracked table games play.

JULY 4 – JULY 5

5 x POINTS ON PENNY SLOTS

303-582-5600 • 300 Main Street, Black Hawk, CO 80422 • GoldenMardiGras.com Must be at least 21. Must be an A-Play Club® Member. Management reserves all rights. See Guest Services for rules. Gambling problem? Call 800-522-4700.

June 17 - 30, 2014

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Summer Happenings

Summer festivals celebrate cultures around the world

If you couldn’t quite afford a cruise around the world this summer, take heart. In the cosmopolitan Denver area you can sample international cuisine, enjoy ethnic entertainment and learn about other countries without venturing far from the Denver metro area.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

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June 20-21, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., June 22, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Assumption of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., Denver. Indulge in homemade dishes and pastries, shop for original Greek art and beautiful craft items and dance to live traditional Greek music. Features live traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas.

Admission fee charged, visit www. thegreekfestival.org.

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Indian Wedding and Cultural Festival

July 19, 5 p.m., City and County Building Plaza, 1437 Bannock St, Denver. Free celebration of Indian Wedding and Cultural traditions through a festival of dance, music, food, procession, vendors, celebrities and a light show spectacular. www.indianwedding.org.

Orthodox Food Festival and Old Globeville Days

July 19, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., July 20, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Argo Park, 349 E. 47th Ave. (at Logan Street), Denver. Ethnic food, desserts and live music from Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece and Mexico. Craft, gift and art booths. face painters, games and prizes. Visit facebook.com/ orthodoxfoodfestival.

AUGUST

Scottish Festival

Aug. 9, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Celtic

Music Extravaganza in the evening), Aug. 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Highland Heritage Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch. Features evening concert (Saturday), Massed Pipes and Drums with Parade of Clans, historical re-enactors (noon both days), non-stop Celtic music and storytelling. Entertainment includes solo piping, drumming and band Competitions, plus.

Scottish Athletic Competitions, Scottish country dancing and Highland dancing competitions. Scottish food, drink and cultural items for sale and even a free Haggis tasting. Dogs welcome. Admission charged www.scottishgames.org.

SEPTEMBER

Festival Italiano!

Sept 6, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sept.

7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Belmar Center, 464 Teller St., Lakewood. Fine Italian food, artisan vendors, Balistreri Vineyard’s Children’s Grape Stomp, performances by the flag throwers from Florence and live entertainment on two stages, plus strolling performers, a beer garden and bocce. Visit www.festivalitaliano.org.

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July 18 – 19, Sloan’s Lake Park, Wheat Ridge. Bounded by Sheridan Boulevard to the west. The festival celebrates the various cultures of Asian and the Pacific isles, offering foods from China, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Japan, Laos and Thailand. Merchants offer an array of gifts, art, home decorating items,

July 11, 5 p.m. – 1 p.m., July 12, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., July 13, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Clement Park, 7306 Bowles

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July 18, 5 – 10 p.m., July 19, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., July 20, 10 -6 p.m., Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch, Traditional German entertainment and mouthwatering food, including Wienerschnitzel, Sauerbraten, Goulash, Apple strudel and Black Forest Cake. Crafts, music and an opportunity to learn about cultural and ethnic customs Admission charged, www.germanfest denver.com.

JULY

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June 28, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., June 29, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bond Park, Estes Park. Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice (June 21), the longest day of the year, with a festival of light, flowers, food and music. Entertainment runs throughout the day, with dancing by various folk groups and live Scandinavian music performances. Features Scandinavian craft vendors, a Viking encampment, a silent auction and a raffle booth to win round-trip airfare for two to Scandinavia. Admission free, visit www.estesmidsummer. com.

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Ave., Littleton. The event features entertainment from the Emerald Isle, including a Saturday evening concert, Irish music, dancers and pipe bands. Enjoy Irish sports, kids’ activities, exhibits and food and drink booths. Admission charge, www.coloradoirishfestival.org.

Japanese American heritage with live entertainment, food and drink, arts and crafts, and exhibits and demonstrations.

Entertainment includes a drum performance by Denver Taiko. Admission free, visit www.cherryblossomDenver.org.

By Rosemary Fetter

ACROSS: 1. Famed Hoosiers chair throwing coach (5, 6) 7. Part of a laugh (2) 9. Legendary Vegas performer with the TCB band (5, 7) 13. The letter N. 14. Short trademark (2) 15. One form of communication (2) 16. Type of skirt for Scotsmen (4) 17. Oklahoma basketball team after lightning (7) 20. Crazy or angry TV series (3)

21. Magazine with a swimsuit edition (2) 22. Male Christmas name (4) 24. Family name of Gary, Indiana musical group (7) 26. Chewing tobacco (3) 28. Type of nice person (4) 29. To just exist (2) 31. Happened in New Orleans but not Fukushima (7) 33. Little avocado (3) 35. Former SF and Cowboys WR (2)

37. County in SW England with 2 coastlines (5) 38. Greek god on a mission from NASA (6) 40. The letter M (2) 42. Body part you can lend to someone (3) 43. Occurs when the player’s hand equals the dealer’s (6) 44. Energetic citrus flavoring (5)

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10. A short pick in football (3) 11. Large Australian flightless bird (3) 12. Top of a container (3) 17. Trump casino and Indian wonder (3) 18. WB Las Vegas showgirl sitcom (5) 19. Outer covering of bacon or fruit (4) 23. Chemical symbol for lithium (2) 25. Find them alone on match.com (7) 27. Hollywood casino in Vegas (6)

30. Adam’s companion in the garden (3) 32. Gemstone 34. Not under 6 balls in cricket (4) 36. Golfer who just split with tennis player (4) 39. Latissimus Dorsi by itself (3) 41. Your popular internet space before Facebook (2)

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Thinking About Poker: Jackpots & Bad Beats I don’t know how many times I have heard poker players say, “I wouldn’t play this hand except for the fact they’re ‘bad beat’ cards. For the uninitiated, just what are ‘bad beat’ cards? UsuBy Drew ally they are the two hole cards a player must have which, combined with three cards from the flop, turn or river, make an extremely strong hand and which then – and here’s the rub – get beaten by a stronger hand.

An example of this would be a Full House getting beaten by a larger Full House, or straight Flush, or even four-of-a-kind [Quads]. Many of the Pokertoriums in Colorado offer some kind of ‘Bad Beat’ [BB] prize, or Jackpot. If you watch the dealer as they rake the game, you may see chips go down the house side [the ‘Dragon’] drop – usually to the right of the dealer. That is what the house is taking to offer and run

the game. However, to the dealer’s left is another, smaller drop – that is where a chip or two go after each hand is completed which then gets added to the ‘Bad Beat Jackpot’ being offered as an inChitiea centive to play by the house.

It’s actually players’ money that is impounded by the house to be paid out in the event two ‘Bad Beat’ hands qualify for the prize. I have often thought it’s another way for the house to profit from the game over and above the usual rake as they then earn interest on the money as it sits there waiting for the BB to hit. (Of course, with banks paying a whopping quarter of a percent compounded bi-annually, it’s not much but hey, it can add up).

In general – and you’ll have to ask dealers for the house specifics – the qualifying hands for a BB are Quads beaten: Meaning one players’ four-of-a-kind is beaten by a higher

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value hand. Again, usually both players’ hole cards must play in addition to three on the board. House rules may dictate that three-of-a-kind on the board negates the BB, but you’ll have to ask around for the exact qualifying hands and related rules.

Many casinos post these rules for awarding a BB somewhere around the poker room. So when you show up to play and you’re awaiting a seat, look them up so you’re informed as to these rules. I have seen some rooms where the qualifying hand for the BB is Aces full of 10’s beaten, but again – ask around.

A few issues ago I wrote about having a hand which, on the surface, looked like a BB could just have been declared except for the fact that the straight-flush I made would not have counted as my bottom hole card would not have played as the straight-flush continued higher than my five cards and the other player would also have only a one-card to the high end.

Close but no cigar…

I have in my years of playing, however, been involved in BB hands, both as a player beating and getting beat, and as one who received a table

share. When a BB is declared – and confirmed by the floormen who have security review the tapes – the losing hand usually receives 40% of the prize pool and the winning hand 30%. The remaining players at the table who were dealt cards in that hand [a missed blind button disqualifies that seat-holder from participating] share in the remaining 30%. Depending on the size of the prize pool, even a table share can make for a great payday.

My first one was at the old Lady Luck in Central City back in the $5 days; my Aces full of Kings beat Aces full of Queens and I walked away with a whopping $900 and change – a big payout for those days! The next one occurred to me at Ocean’s Eleven casino in San Diego. Only this time I had the Aces Full of Queens beaten by the same hand; that was an $11,000 payout.

I took the parents out for a nice dinner that night.

Most recently, I was in Tulsa, Okla., at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, just east of Tulsa.

We had flown in, gotten our room and were settling in when I decided to play for two hours before taking

Gaming my Sweetie to dinner. I had barely gotten myself settled in when the BB hit at the adjoining table! I think it was Quads beaten, but there was the usual hootin’ and hollerin’ and carryin’ on when something like that happens. Cool. Good for them.

Then I discovered that this house policy was to award table shares to everyone in the room playing the same game! And since there were but two tables and we were both playing the same $1 - $2 No-limit Hold’em, all of us got a share. Mine turned out to be $7,794! I then went on to win another grand or so, so it was a very profitable night at the felt and more than paid for the entire trip.

So despite the huge odds against this event occurring – and even more astronomical to be involved as one of the top two moneymakers, it can be done. All it takes is being at the right table, playing the right two cards, with opponents playing the right two cards, and having the dealer dealing the right flop, turn and/or river, just at the right time. Simple, right? Just another opportunity to be thinking about poker.

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Plus, all winners will be qualified to win one of two $5,000 prizes at 11pm!

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Saratoga Casino Black Hawk –

Here’s what folks are saying, as Saratoga Casino Black Hawk celebrates its 1st Anniversary!

of humor, and I enjoy that.

You need to laugh.

What do you like most about Andrea?

She makes me feel at home, which is nice.

She makes me feel comfortAndrea able when and Eloy s h e What do comes around you like a n d best about w e Saratoga talk about Casino? everything.

It’s a She is my fun place buddy and wants me with great to win. She staff. The is personable. team goes Andrea is a good out of their friend of mine and way and you can it’s more than just a tell that they enjoy working here, which Andrea & Eloy work relationship. I know about her sons makes playing here fun.

My wife and I also really like eat- and she knows and cares about my family. ing in The Café.

How long have you been coming here?

For a long time, I really like what Saratoga has done with the place. It’s much nicer.

What keeps you coming back?

Andrea, what do you like most about Eloy?

People like Eloy make me enjoy my job. He comes in and may have a bad day, may lose his shorts, but never takes it out on anyone. Eloy keeps a good attitude and just says, “See you next time.” I know his wife and f a m ily and they are all really enjoyable company.

The people and the surroundi n g s ; I just really like the people and the players, too.

I know so many players and not Dan too many are grumpy; most of and Teresa them are really nice. I Dan & Teresa Why do you prefer have a lot of friends here and the waitresses are great. Elsa Saratoga Casino when you play in is so friendly, she is pleasant and Black Hawk? radiant.

Teresa: I’ve been coming here for four years and got into table games about two years What’s your favorite slot?

I like them all, but the Griz- ago. Everyone is nice! The table zly is my favorite. It has a sense game’s dealers, the slot techs, PAGE 8

the bartenders – they are all very friendly. I usually play craps or three card poker, sometimes video poker at the bar, where they know how to make a good Code Blue.

What do you like most about Dan?

He works the day shift.

[Laughs] Dan is very entertaining. We can always chat about sports.

What do you like most about Teresa?

Dan: I earned a lot of respect for Teresa during our Fantasy Football promotion – she knows her players! I think we both like the Bears more than we are likely to admit in Broncos country.

[Laughs] She has a sense of humor, so she puts up with our shenanigans!

Teresa: [Laughs] I come for the shenanigans. Recently, I got a three of a kind, a full house and a flush in 20 minutes, but even when that doesn’t happen, those guys always make my day.

I like that management listened and moved table games to the Mezzanine. I’m also excited to start getting promo chips.And I wouldn’t mind if you guys send me on another cruise like the one I won in last year’s giveaway!

Gina with Perry (son) & Margaret (mother) What makes Saratoga Casino your favorite place to play?

Perry: We’ve been coming to Black Hawk for over 20 years.

The most important thing to us is the friendliness of the staff.

The customer service here is outstanding. Everyone has a smile and a willingness to help.

T h e cleanliness is also important – you can always tell by the bathrooms – even they sparkle here. We’ve been to all of the other casinos; Gina, Perry & Margaret most aren’t as exciting, and some are just too big for They’re such a fun family when us. This is just a very nice, clean they get together. And, they keep place. The private VIP parties me on my toes! and promotions are fun and rewarding. Plus, the waitresses are Nopporn and Barbara pretty Margaret: I won a hot seat What is your favorite thing about a couple of weeks ago. And the Saratoga Casino? other day, I dropped $80 on the Barbara: The friendly peofloor and someone grabbed them ple and the atmosphere. off the floor. The manager Larry Nopporn: And the taco salhandled it right away, very courad in The Café! teously. I know they will always Barbara: Yes, I retake care of me here. ally like the food Perry: My mom altogether, both and I both really The Café and like the new the buffet, not atmosphere. just the taco I like the salad. I am new color taking a rib scheme, eye steak blue is my home tofavorite night. color. We come for the enterWhat do tainment you like and to relax most about and get out of the city. I don’t Nopporn? always win, but I Her excellent seralways have fun. vice.

She is always so Nopporn & Barbara accommodating and What is your favorite quick to offer assistance. She will even watch my favorite machine thing about Gina?

Both: Gina is awesome. She’s while I walk away. always so sweet and loving. We’re from Texas, and Gina used to live What is your favorite thing about there, so she gets the Texas thing.

Barbara?

She gets us!

We can yak all night long. I’ve worked here for 17 years and I’ve Gina, what is your favorite thing met a lot of nice people, but Barbara is very special. I love to see about The Prince Family?

Gina: Where do I start? her win.

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Barbara: When I come here late at night, that’s when the best conversations happen!

[Both Laugh] Barbara: People here watch out for me and I feel safe when I come at night. The staff will come remind me when it’s time to catch the last late bus.

Plus, they let me walk around with a real coffee cup and not a Styrofoam one, because they know I’ll bring it back. And the cocktail waitresses always give me refills from the good coffee.

Louie and Violina How long have you been a patron at Saratoga Casino?

I’ve been coming here for over 10 years. My better half, Marlene, and I love it here.

We come about two or three times a week. We love the VIP parties and have even made friends with the other players who come to the special events.

What is your favorite thing about our casino?

It’s a very exciting place, the people are extremely friendly and the food is great. Everybody is super! The place is clean, everything is done well, and the staff really try to make everybody happy. Plus, I win

a lot here… so much so, that I get nervous around tax time. I have saved every jackpot picture as a souvenir – I have so many of them now!

What do you like most about Violina?

What do you like most about Louie?

The lucky captain’s hat!

[Laughs] Like me, Louie came to America as a teenager, so we

Mellissa and Amanda

Louie & Violina

Louie: That was a total surprise! The best surprise ever!

Gil and Z

“The casino has a great atmosphere and I like the people who work here. Z is always so courteous, prompt and shows great customer service.” - Gil“ Gil always has a smile on his face and is a very positive person.” - Z

Chana and Rodger

“We come here for the staff, especially Emmy, Rob, Elsa, Chuck and really the entire staff.”

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Louie and Marlene are one my favorite couples – they are part of the Saratoga family. Marlene threw a surprise birthday party for Louie in the Saratoga Room, and we all felt so honored to be a part of the celebration.

Vi gives the best customer service. She’s pleasant at all times and very helpful, too.

“The new BBQ buffet is the best buffet I have ever eaten.” - Mellissa “The new BBQ buffet offers a great variety and is a great improvement to the Garden Buffet.” - Amanda

Emmy, Madeline and Rob

share an understanding of what it’s like to be immigrant, to change your life completely and to find a new home thousands of miles away.

“I enjoy playing blackjack with all the great staff. The people at Saratoga Casino are so friendly – the cashiers, the dealers, the slot staff, really all the employees are great!”

Rachel and Brian

“Rachel is sweet and the best bartender. Everyone who works here is awesome!” - Brian “Brian is a loveable guy, always generous and makes my day!” - Rachel

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Casino•Guide Casino

Games

Slots

Ameristar - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

Black Hawk Station Bull Durham

Lodging

Food

Parking

Contact

over 1400 536 rooms

B, D, SD, Starbucks

free valet and self parking

720-946-4000/.ameristar.com/Black_Hawk.aspx

VP

120

No

SD,SB

city lot

303-582-5582/ blackhawkstationcasino.net

VP

188

No

SB

city lot

303-582-0810/.bulldurhamcasino.com

Z Casino Sun-Thur 8am-1am/ Formerly Bullwhackers VP 400 Fri-Sat 8am- 3am

No

SD

free valet and self parking

303-271-2500/zcasinobh.com

Canyon - 24/7 Fri/Sat

BJ, C, R, VP

415

No

SD, SB

free valet and self parking

303-777-1111/canyoncasino.com

Saratoga - 24/7 Fri/Sat

BJ, C, R, VP

585

No

SD, B

free covered valet

303-582-6100 (1-800-538-LUCK)/saratogacasinobh.com

Gilpin - 24/7

BJ, C, R, P, VP

460

No

SD

free valet across the street

303-582-1133/thegilpincasino.com

Golden Gates - 24/7

BJ, P, C, VP

280

No

D

free valet and covered self parking

303-582-5600/thegoldengatescasino.com

Golden Gulch

VP

140

No

V

free self/free valet

303-582-5600/thegoldengatescasino.com

Golden Mardi Gras - 24/7

BJ, C, R, VP

680

No

SD,SB,D

free valet and covered self parking

303-582-5600/goldenmardigras.com

Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk - 24/7 BJ, C, P, R, VP

1308

238

B,D,SD

free valet and self parking

1-800-The-Isle/theisleblackhawk.com

Lady Luck - 24/7

BJ, P,C, R, VP

500

164

SD,SB

free covered valet and self parking

1-888-Lady-Luck/ladyluckblackhawk.com

Lodge - 24/7

BJ, C, R, P, VP

975

50

B, D, SD, SB

free valet parking

303-582-1771/thelodgecasino.com

Red Dolly

VP

149

No

SD

free self parking

303-582-1100/reddollycasino.net

Monarch - 24/7

BJ, C, R, VP

766

No

B

free valet and self parking

303-582-1000/monarchblackhawk.com

Sasquatch

No

70

No

D

No

720-880-1616

Wildcard

VP

220

No

D

city lot

303-582-3412/thewildcardsaloon.com

Century Casino - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

520

26

SD,D

free covered self parking

303-582-5050/cnty.com

Crystal Palace

VP

101

No

D

free city lot

720-253-1669

Dostal Alley - 24/7

VP

64

No

SD

free self parking

303-582-1610/dostalalley.net

Easy Street

VP

205

No

SD

free self parking

303-582-5914/famousbonanza.com

Famous Bonanza

BJ, P, R, VP

244

No

SD , D

free self parking

303-582-5914/famousbonanza.com

Johnny Z’s - 24/7

BJ, C, R, VP

367

No

SD, D

free covered parking

303-582-5623/johnnyzscasino.com

Reserve Casino Hotel - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

700

119

SD, D, B, SB, V

free valet and self parking

1-800-924-6646/reservecasinohotel.com

The Brass Ass - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

250

No

SD

free covered self parking

800-635-LUCK/triplecrowncasino.com

Bronco & Buffalo Billy’s - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

750

23

SD

free self parking

877-989-2142/broncobillyscasino.com

Century Casino - 24/7

BJ, R,

448

18

SD

free self parking

719-689-0333/cripple-creek.cnty.com

Colorado Grande - 24/7

BJ, R, VP

211

5

SD, SB

free self parking

877-244-9469/coloradogrande.com

Double Eagle & Gold Creek - 24/7

BJ, P ,C, R, VP

700+

158

SD, SB

free valet and covered self parking

800-711-7234/decasino.com

Johnny Nolon’s - 24/7

VP

255

No

SD

free self parking w/validation

719-689-2080/johnnynolons.com

J.P. McGill’s - 24/7 Fri/Sat

VP

300

40

SD

validated self parking

800-635-LUCK/triplecrowncasinos.com

Midnight Rose - 24/7

P, VP

400

19

SD, B

validated self parking

800-635-LUCK/triplecrowncasinos.com

Wildwood Casino- 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP, TH 530

68

SD, D, B

Climate controlled self parking

877-945-3963/playwildwood.com

Games Key

Food Key

BJ - Blackjack, P - Poker, C - Craps, R - Roulette, TH - Texas Holdem’, VP-Video Poker

B-Buffet, D-Deli, SD-Sitdown, SB-Snackbar, V-Vending Machine

This information is subject to change without notice.

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This machine hit for $10,900 last week at Century Casino in Central City.

Lai won $100,000 playing the Bad Beat at Golden Gates Casino.

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Arturo won $6,000 playing a China Moon machine at Monarch Casino Black Hawk.

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Colorado History Colorado’s Colorful History Comes to Life Take a step back in time this to Florissant were terrorized and even murder. These are only a by a couple of thugs who few of the many controversies surJuly in Golden, where history will took on a crazed notion of rounding the life of “Queen Ann,” come alive. The Wild West Hisrevenge and retribution the legend of Brown’s Park. She was tory Association, a national against all white settlers. small in stature and high spirited group with international The killings were all the in personality. By the age of 8, she membership, is focused same. The naked corpses could ride a horse, handle a gun, on the preservation of sprawled on the muddy and curse as well as any man on the Western history. This blood-soaked ground, Bassett ranch. Ann found herself summer’s convention hacked to death, and the in the middle of one of Colorado’s will present several proskulls cracked open. For largest range wars. Her two worst grams, speaker events and panel discussions during the those who discovered the remains, enemies were Ora Haley and Valit was beyond belief. Many were entine S. Hoy. While struggling to three-day event.

It’s hard to believe, but some discovered in what became known hold onto her family’s ranch, larger Western history is still told from as “Dead Man’s Canyon.” Famed cattle companies tried to drive her trapper and frontier scout, Tom To- out. The fighting over land became near firstbin, was personally asked by the personal when Ann’s fiancé, Matt hand acterritorial governor to track the Rush, believed by many of the cattle counts, killers. He did and as several companies to brought their heads m e m have been a to Gov. Evans in a bers of cattle rustler, burlap sack. this preswas shot dead Charles Price, tigious at his cabin. author of Season organizaAnn and of Terror: The Estion are many othpinosas in Central ers believed descenColorado, will speak Ora Haley, dants of of his research in a owner of the some of presentation titled, our falarge Two Bar “Discovering the vorite Ranch, had Bloody Espinosas.”

Old West contracted a bad guys Doc Holiday’s legendary hired killer and gals. life ended in Colorado. Tom Horn to ambush So much has been For inRash, and written about the nostance, Karen Tanner is related to thereby furtorious life of Tom Horn, ther threaten John Henry “Doc” Holiday, who is including Horn’s own buried in Glenwood Springs. Donna the smaller autobiography. Yet ranches.

Ernst, who has written two Hired killer, Tom Horn theories, mysThe hired biographies of the Suntery and pure speculadance Kid, is married killer was none other than Tom tion continue, and to the Kid’s great Horn, one of many of the outprobably always law element to enter the Brown’s grandnephew. Bill will. It’s the allure Park region. In 1894, Horn left the Betenson is the of the Wild West.

Pinkertons to work for the Swan great-grandnephThe real mystery ew of Butch CassiCattle Company in Wyoming, befor which he was coming a “hired gun” dy. The president tried, convicted for the larger cattle of WWHA, Pam and hanged for Potter, is the great companies, exin Wyoming, grandniece of the tending into was; did he McLaury brothers Colorado. It kill young Jefferson Randolph is said Horn who were killed by Willie “Soapy” Smith ran a received Doc Holiday and the Nickell? con game throughout $500 per Earp brothers, WyToday, Colorado. att, Virgil and Morvictim. Unhis burial gan, at the O.K. Cor- Photos courtesy of Denver plot doubtedly, in Public Library ral. And then there is he killed Boulder’s four men, Jeff Smith, whose great grandfather, forlorn Columbia CemJefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith, etery is rarely visited, save two in Wyoming and ran his Bunco games all over the an occasional history tour, two in Colostate of Colorado back in the day. which begs another quesrado.

Furtion...why was he buried in ther evidence The Espinosa Boulder? supporting Brothers In the spring of 1863, settlers Ann Bassett Ann Bassett, Cattle Queen Ann’s claim Legend, lore, romance of Horn’s and townsfolk from Colorado City of the Rockies

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“hired gun” tactics, came with the death of Isom Dart, an ex-slave who worked for various ranchers in Brown’s Park, including the Bassett family. In 1900, Tom Horn stalked Dart and shot him in cold blood, in the early morning at Dart’s cabin.

The history of Brown’s Park is one of the many topics covered at this history symposium.

cipher, Jim Miller and Bill Betenson. The Telluride Bank robbery, involving Butch Cassidy and Tom McCarty; the Meeker Bank robbery, where the citizens defended the bank, killing the robbers; and the First National Bank robbery in Denver, again involving McCarty, holding the bank president, David Moffat, as hostage, will be discussed in riveting detail.

John Wesley Iliff Growing up on Sand a farm in Ohio, Creek John Wesley Iliff Massacre knew good grazThe darkest ing land when he day in Colorado saw it, and he was history, Nov. 29, right. Iliff pur1864, the events chased land northof the Sand Creek east of Denver Massacre, will be along the South presented in two Platte River. The events. Dr. Gary cattle thrived on the grassland, Roberts, noted which also cured historian on the well into hay for subject will give a winter feeding. Iliff detailed account bought 800 head of the events. A of cattle from OliCol. John M. Chivington panel discussion ver Loving, followordered the attack including Roberts, ing Loving’s first at Sand Creek Professors Jeff trail drive from Broom and Thomas “Dr. Colorado” Texas to northern Colorado, along the Goodnight/Loving trail, blazed Noel, will present their views on three years earlier. This new part- the atrocity of that horrific event. nership would continue for many years, with Loving driving an aver- Buffalo Bill age of 10,000 Texas longhorns per On a positive note in our state’s year to Iliff’s ranch in northeastern colorful history, Steve Freisen, auColorado. In time, Iliff’s ranch covthor and director of the Buffalo Bill ered more than 100 square miles Museum at Lookout Mountain, from north of Denver to the Wyoming border and eastward into the will speak on the two sides of Bufstate of Nebraska. When he died falo Bill represented by historians in what will prove in 1878, of alkaline to be a “don’t miss” poisoning, Iliff truly event, titled “Buffalo was Colorado’s cattle king.

Bill, Murder: IdenNationally actity Theft in the Wild claimed author and West.”

Texas state histoThe Wild West rian, Bill O’Neal, History Convention will present the hisconvenes in Golden tory of John Wesley on July 24 and runs Iliff’s cattle empire. through July 26. It is open to the public, Bank with registration in robberies advance. For more “Colorado Bank information and Robberies” is the to register, please subject of a panel Tom McCarty robbed visit the website at discussion preColorado banks with www.wwha.org. sented by Bob PulButch Cassidy.

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The Greatest Story Never Told:

Trail’s End The sheep wagon is still the accommodation for herders tending the grazing herds.

Sheep in Colorado and the American West

Photo by Cathleen Norman

By Cathleen Norman

sheep were slain in Colorado during It’s the start of the range wars summer and sheep of the early are being moved into 1900s, most of the high country, to them clubbed graze all summer as to death. they have done for Pre-railhundreds of years. road-era sheep Sheep played an imalso drives portant part in helpbrought huge ing settle the America flocks into the West, although their Rocky Mounrole was less glamortain territories ous, macho and Hollywood-film-worthy Getting the wool to market: two sheep men are seen packing wool for from Kansas, Nebraska and than the cattle indus- rail shipment into long burlap bags, circa 1910.

By try and its cowboy Photo courtesy of the Denver Public Library – Western History Collection, GB-7197 Missouri.

1900, Colorado culture.

Sheep grazing has been a sig- had nearly 2 million sheep; prime arThe fleecy creatures – and their nificant historic land use since the eas included the Arkansas River Valcousins the goats – came west with the earliest Colorado pioneers. Capa- mid 1800s in Colorado. After the ley, El Paso County, Delta, Montrose, ble of traveling hundreds of miles on 1849 discovery of gold, thousands of the San Luis Valley and the Meeker hoof, a few sheep often accompanied sheep were herded into the Califor- and Craig area in northwest Colorado.

The ethnic makeup of early sheepa wagon train as a walking food sup- nia mining districts, brought from ply. Once they reached their frontier New Mexico where they’d been intro- herders was European, especially destination, the remainder of the flock duced centuries earlier. By the early from the Basque region on the mounquickly reproduced. Sheep provided 1860s, sheep had been herded into tainous French-Spanish border; many both food and textile fiber: mutton, the Colorado Nevada, Montana, Utah Basque shepherds settled especially wool and milk, as well as lambs for and Idaho mining regions too to meet in Nevada and Idaho. These shrewd market demands. In New Mexico and sheepherders insisted on payment in meat and for breeding.

One of the earliest domesticated Arizona, sheep trails, cut by 100,000s sheep and assembled their own sheep animals, sheep raising reaches back of small hooves, are being preserved operations. In Colorado, Mexican into ancient times. They are prolific and interpreted by the Bureau of Land sheepherders have been prominent, in the Bible: the words “lamb” and Management in their Stock Driveway earning as little as $35 a month for “sheep” appear at least 500 times in program that explains a little know as- their solitary work.

The western sheep industry the combined Old and New Testa- pect of Western American history.

At first, some regions of the Ameri- thrived into the mid-1900s, especially ment. Christopher Columbus brought the first sheep to North America in can West had seemed like an infinite during World Wars I and II, when 1493, whose descendants are the grassy paradise. Sheep grazed in river wool production supplied woolen unitough, bulky Churro sheep of New valleys, creek meadows and grassy forms for the troops. Sheep raising Mexico. In the 1500s, Spanish explor- prairies. Early on, however, hostile peaked in 1945, boosted also by proers first introduced these sheep to the competition broke out between the duction of mutton, which was exempt Colorado Plateau of the Four Corners cattle ranchers and the sheep men for from World War II meat rationing area. the grazing acreage. At least 14,000 required for chicken and beef. In the Four Corners area, sheep raising and wool production sustained the Navajo weaving tradition that produces rugs and blankets sold to tourists, who first traveled by railroad, then by automobile into the American Southwest to visit trading posts, hotel stores and Pueblos.

In Colorado and the rest of the West, most flocks are raised under traditional range conditions, grazing in unfenced pastures under the watchful eye of sheepherders and sheepdogs. Sheep predators include coyotes, dogs, mountain lions, bobcats, bears, eagles and foxes. Coyotes alone kill nearly 250,000 sheep and lambs each year in the West, according to one source.

A ranging flock, called a “band,” Sheep raising was an important industry in early Colorado. may number as many as 1,000 feThis sizeable operation is photographed, circa 1890, soon after male sheep (ewes) and lambs (younglambing season. Note the sheep man with a rifle at the right. er than 1 year old and less than 75 Photo courtesy of Denver Public Library, Western History pounds) tended by two shepherds and Collection by Lous McClure, MCC-313.

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their dogs. Sheep raising follows an annual seasonal cycle of spring shearing, lambing in March and April, then trailing/grazing in summer. In fall, sheep are shipped to feedlots, stockyards and slaughterhouses in urban centers such as Denver and Chicago.

Like grazing, herder housing remains essentially unchanged. The tiny sheep wagon with its picturesque curved-roof provides basic habitat for the solo sheepherder on the open range – sleeping quarters and cooking equipment. Seen in Colorado museums, many sheep wagons are still in active use on the grazing range.

Other than the sheep wagons, few traces remain from this fleeting migratory livelihood and culture. Archeological projects have unearthed artifactual remnants of sheep camps and documented carvings on aspen trees made by solitary shepherds.

Sheep raising remains prominent, especially in western Colorado. Many ranchers lease grazing rights on the “land of many uses” from the BLM, so that shepherds and their fleecy flocks sometimes share open space with hikers, bikers and ATVs. Livestock protection dogs are essential. Dogs live with the sheep and patrol the perimeters of the sheep grazing area to ward off predators. Border collies are the leading breed.

There are more than 1 billion sheep

on the planet today. Australia dominates the world wool market; New Zealand is the second largest producer; and China is the third largest producer and the world’s largest consumer of wool. The U.S. imports more wool than it exports.

U.S. sheep number less than 7 million head today, down from the 1945 peak of 56 million. The 2012 Sheep Census reported that Colorado is third in national production, with 460,000 head of wooly stock, trailing only Texas and California.

Colorado’s sheep tradition is preserved in several ways, such as the Meeker Classic sheepdog trials held each September in northwest Colorado. The BLM organizes an annual demonstration at the sheep camps near Engineer Pass west of Lake City.

Fiber fests have sprung up around the state and feature Colorado-grown wool as well as other sources. Rockledge Ranch in Colorado Springs has Sheep Shearing Day early each June.

Founded in 1926 and operated out of Delta, the Colorado Wool Growers Association is the premier legislative, regulatory and policy management organization for the Colorado sheep industry. The American Sheep Industry Association, headquartered in Centennial, achieves its 150th anniversary in 2015.

Sheep raising is alive and thriving in Colorado, especially on the Western Slope.

Photos by Cathleen Norman

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Summer Fun

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Horoscopes by Teelok GEMINI - (May 22 - June 21) You are lucky at this time. Perhaps you feel that as you are more confident during this transit as well. A good time to step forward in wherever your ambitions take you. Lucky Numbers: 10, 13, 19, 39, 50, 57

CANCER - (June 22 - July 22) This is a good time for romance. You will even sense success with your romantic partner when you meet them. There’s a tendency for you to want your own way in general at this time, remember the best relationships are with equals. Lucky Numbers: 2, 11, 18, 31, 47, 51

LEO - (July 23 – Aug 22) This is a lucky time in general for you. Romance is highlighted in particular. You will meet and make new friends amongst these new people will be an exciting romance. Lucky Numbers: 1, 12, 22, 25, 42, 61

VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) This is a good time to follow your plans. If you don’t have one, come up with one as this is not the time to operate in the spur of the moment. You have better fortune in making plans and doing them. Lucky Numbers: 5, 12, 24, 41, 44, 48

Central City Opera Festival 2014

Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka St., except as noted. Performances this summer include: June 28 – Aug. 10, The Mar-

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June 28, 7 p.m., Williams Stables Theater (across the street from the Opera House). Visit www. centralcityopera.org.

Opera Boomer Bus

Bus departs at 10:30 a.m. from Sports Authority in Glendale and 11 a.m. from Simms Steakhouse in Lakewood. Specifically for seniors, package includes bus ride, lunch, a ticket to Short Works at 1:15 p.m. and either The Marriage of Figaro (July 6) or Dead Man Walking (July 13) at 2:30 p.m.. Tickets at 303-292-6700.

June 21 – Aug. 28, Saturdays, noon – 4 p.m. on the hour, Main Street.

Stills in the Hills: Colorado Distillers Tasting

July 12, 1 – 6 p.m. Main Street shuts down and establishments open their doors Main Street shuts down and establishments open their doors. Visit www. stillsinthehills.com.

Central City Days - Divas and Desperados

July 13, 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., followed by Dead Man Walking at 2:30 p.m. Bring a lunch to the picturesque Central City Cemetery to hear the tales of the county’s most infamous bad boys and naughty girls. See who spent time behind bars at Washington Hall followed by short historic tours that will introduce you to the town’s most notorious characters, ending with a gunfight, Tickets at www.central cityopera.org.

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LIBRA - (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) This is not an easy time for you. There are difficulties in your relationships and times seem trying. Exercise is a great outlet for you and will give you clear intelligence on how to handle the challenges in your life at this time. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 11, 33, 40, 46

SCORPIO - (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You have a serious demeanor at this time; perhaps you are a manager of some sort as you are meant to be a leader at this time. Your position will put you in the limelight, which will bring a true love into your life. Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 14, 36, 43, 52

SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) This is a positive time in your life. You can be bold and go for that position at work, apply for the course you wish to take.

You may even run into an unexpected romantic interest.

Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 24, 28, 39, 43

CAPRICORN - (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) There’s a part of you that just wants to cut loose and not follow the routine. If you do this I wouldn’t do it at your work place no matter how much you would like to give it to your supervisor. Find another outlet for your free spirit. Lucky Numbers: 5, 8, 16, 29, 34, 51

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Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 228 E. High St., Central City. New historical exhibit: What Nice Licenses! The History of Colorado License Plates. Victo-

June 21, noon, Main Street.

Traditional daylong Central City event honoring Lou Bunch, the city’s last Madame. Includes brass bed races, historic costumes and costume contest, celebratory ball and awards. Bed races at 3 p.m.

Opera Notes

Old West Shows and Shootouts

AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Your energy is sporadic. When your energy is high this is a good time for sporting activities or exercise routine.

Otherwise you want to allow your body the rest it needs.

Overall this is a lucky time for you. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 15, 18, 32, 59

PISCES (Feb 20 - March 20) During this transit you have great energy and planning skills.

This is a great time if you have been planning your own business as you have what it takes. If you have one already the same still holds for you. Lucky Numbers: 19, 21, 34, 39, 44, 47 ARIES - (March 21 - April 20) This is a good time to follow hunches or plan that trip you’ve been wanting to do. Not a good time to call attention to yourself. Be cautious around authority at this time. You Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 12, 21, 23, 47

TAURUS - (April 21 - May 21) Although you may have many burdens at this time, you are up to the challenge. Go with your hunches they are correct. Also look for the silver linings as you have opportunities there as well. Lucky Numbers: 6, 16, 27, 32, 49, 58

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Through Aug. 3, daily 10 a.m.

- 6p.m. (8 p.m. on opera evenings) Visit www.gilpinarts.org.

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June 21, 2 p.m. Located at 231 Chase St. This quaint summer home for a pioneer family was willed to the County Historical Society along with several family antiques and an 1859 Grand piano.

Admission is $25 per person, reservations required. Call 303-5825283.

Annual Gilpin County Arts Juried Art Show

riage of Figaro July 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 25, Dead Man Walking July 20 and 23, Trouble in Tahiti (Sold Out) Aug. 2 -3, 6-10, The Sound of Music, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis Streets, Denver. For more information, tickets and times, visit www.central cityopera.org.

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High Tea at the Stroehle House

holds an opera festival each summer.

Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House, Saturday and Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. Other times by reservation. The mine operated from 1885 until it stopped production in 1940.

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rian era parlors, kitchens, school rooms and even a backyard display with long-johns (long underwear of the era) hanging on the clothes line Visit www.centralhistory.org.

Other museums include: Washington Hall, 217 Eureka St. Includes a jail (museum) and outdoor fountain garden, and unique gallery with five rustic rooms displaying 3,800 sq. ft. of art from over 100 artists throughout the Rocky Mountain region.

Coeur d’Alene Mine Shaft House, Saturday and Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.

The Thomas House, 228 E. First High St. Greek revival style frame house built in 1874 around the entrance to a mine. House is furnished and decorated circa 1917.

Teller House, Opera House, 123 Eureka St. Once billed as the most elegant hotel between Chicago and Mississippi, the Teller House is famous for The Face on the Barroom Floor (painting of a woman’s face) and elegant murals.

Now used mostly for events. The Central City Opera House opened to rave reviews in 1932 and still

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