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Yellow Barn’s future is now history B B F Staff Writer
Conifer’s architectural landmark, the Yellow Barn, is now in the hands of new owners who want to preserve its historical legacy. Yellow Barn LLC, controlled by Andy and Denise Clark, purchased the property on Dec. from Corrine Meyers for ,, according to Bill Downes, commercial director for Keller
Property’s sale will help with preservation efforts Williams Foothills Realty. Meyers had owned the nearly .-acre property at Barkley Road and Highway since the late s. “It’s a win-win project,” Downes said. Denise Clark, who is co-owner of Creative Minds Early Learning Center adjacent to the Yellow Barn, said the deal secures the long-term
future of the child-care center. Denise Clark said they look forward to working with the community to preserve and enhance the existing buildings and retain the property’s historical context. She estimates it could take years Please see YELLOW BARN, Page 8
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Below-zero temperatures can’t cool down high spirits at Conifer Community Park B B F
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WHAT’S HOT Supplies for animals
The Intermountain Humane Society needs the following items to help keep the pets at the shelter safe, warm and happy. It is asking for pet foods that are free from food coloring and dyes, and it needs canned pate-style cat food, dry adult and kitten food, canned and dry adult dog and puppy food, and chew toys such as Kongs, Nylabone and rawhides. The society also needs two-pocket folders, manila folders, photocopy paper, heavy-duty plastic sleeves to label the kennels, pellet stove wood pellets, bleach, paper towels, powdered laundry soap, dishwashing soap, 15- and 30-gallon trash bags, and outdoor floodlight-type lightbulbs.
Support the troops
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The Troop Support Action Committee needs toiletry items such as eye drops, lip balm, sunscreen, skin lotion, toothpaste, mouthwash, toothpicks, dental floss, deodorant, Q-tips, disposable razors, shampoo, conditioner, foot powder, talcum powder, DVDs and magazines. TSAC also needs volunteers to work once or twice a month to staff the donation stands or to help pack items to ship overseas. For more information about TSAC, e-mail tsac@pinecam.com.
came early for revelers who attended the celebration on Friday night at Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch. Motivated by the subzero temperature, partygoers ended the festivities early, but according to the event’s organizer, the evening was still a great success. “People had a blast,” said Janet Shown, the park’s executive director. “I heard people say this would become a great tradition at Beaver Ranch.” Shown said about people came to the New Year’s Eve event and hiked, slid down hills on cafeteria trays, ate hearty chili, pie and chocolate cake, sipped hot chocolate, and tossed their regrets into a roaring bonfire. Shown said lots of people relegated their repentances, written on small pieces of paper, to the flames as a way to begin the New Year with a clean slate. “One guy said we didn’t have enough paper for him to burn all his regrets,” Shown said. Even though the temperature was minus- just before midnight, Shown said it was toastywarm standing next to the huge fi re beneath starry skies. Shown said the event was wonderful, but she wished more people could have come. “It’s just the weather that kept
Young Artists Competition seeks entries
Above: New Year’s Eve revelers gather around a bonfire at the Conifer Community Park at Beaver Ranch on Friday night. Left: Rhys Hanson, , and parents Chris and Mindy Hanson of Conifer blow noisemakers at the celebration. About people hiked, slid down hills on cafeteria trays and ate.
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Photos by MALLORY OLENIUS | For the Times
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The Jefferson Symphony International Young Artists Competition seeks entries. Twelve finalists are selected for the live competition, which takes place Jan. 8 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, a cosponsor of the event. This year the call for entries is for piano soloists. The competition alternates annually between piano and all other orchestral instruments. For information, call 303-278-4237 or e-mail contact@youngartists musiccompetition.org.
Free car seat safety checks
Free car seat safety checks are offered by Drive Smart Evergreen/Conifer on the third Thursday of each month. We can answer questions and help ensure everyone in the vehicle is traveling as safely as possible. The goal is to show you how to use your car seat, booster seat or seat belt in your car. If you are in need of a car seat or for information on how to use the car seat you currently have, call 303-6749683.