Evergreen Legacy Fund & metro district fund enhancements at Evergreen dam mural
Newest additions put finishing touches on community mural created in 2022
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e Evergreen Legacy Fund and Evergreen Metro District added a touch more beauty to the community recently. A new stone bench, steps and owers recently popped up at the Evergreen dam garden mural, courtesy of funding from both ELF and the Evergreen Metro District, with a little help from the Evergreen Garden Club.
“It is really beautiful and perfect for photographs,” said Gail Riley, owner of Highland Haven Creekside Inn and an ELF member. “Now thousands of people will be sitting underneath that pink ower taking photographs.”
Johnny Castillo carved the stone bench and steps, and contributed funding to the project. e Garden
Club added owers and vegetation around it.
ELF funded the addition of the mural, created in 2022 by Evergreen High School Mural Club students with guidance from artist Bobby MaGee Lopez. It decorates two sides of the Evergreen Metro Building below the Evergreen Lake dam.
ELF provides seed money for projects to preserve the area’s mountain culture and the Evergreen community from infrastructure over-use and under-repair. ELF funds are also used to improve community safety as well as improve the overall beauty and amenities of our special mountain community.
Its most recent project is the construction of new sidewalks near Wilmot Elementary, which started the day after school ended. As part of that work, the blinking light will be moved to the intersection of Bu alo Park Road and Hatch Drive; and new crosswalks installed.
It’s the rst part of a three-phase project aimed at improving pedestrian safety on the busy stretch of road that runs from the elementary school to the Evergreen Library.
From left, Ellie Brewer, Nia Marinos, Charley Brewer, and Sydney Brewer pose with their dogs on the new bench at the Evergreen dam mural. With money from the Evergreen Legacy Fund and the Evergreen Metro District, and help from the Evergreen Garden Club, a new stone bench, steps and flowers were recently added at the Evergreen dam garden mural.
PHOTO BY MARY BIBER
It’s Time for Listing Agents to Get on the Narrated Video Walk-Through Bandwagon
For 15 years Golden Real Estate has been almost the only brokerage which does live-action video tours of its listings. Other brokerages make use of the “virtual tour” field in the MLS for videos that are nothing more than slideshows with music or Matterport tours which are interactive but miss the vital ingredient of a live action video tour — narration such as you’d get if you were walking through the house with the listing agent.
points of each room. To get a feel for this kind of video tour, go online to www.GRElistings.com and click on any one of our listings to watch the narrated video tour.
Our video tours are designed to simulate a live showing. As such, the video starts on the street, with me (or a broker associate) introducing the listing and perhaps showing the street scene. “Now let’s go inside and check out this home.”
Cut to the foyer and a walk through of the home, speaking as we go. “Notice the hardwood floors…. That’s a woodburning fireplace…. See the skylight in the vaulted ceiling…. These are Corian countertops…. The high efficiency washer and dryer are included…. Notice the mountain view out the kitchen window….” You get the idea.
No slideshow with music can compete with a narrated walk-through with the listing agent pointing out the selling
What makes this the right time for listing agents from other brokerages begin producing narrated video tours is the NAR settlement, which is likely to reduce the number of in-person showings at listed properties. If every listing had a narrated video tour, the number of showings would be reduced, because only those who watched the video tour and knew this listing might be a contender for them would go to the trouble of calling the listing agent or engaging a buyer agent to show them the listing.
By the way, narrated video tours are essential for attracting out-of-town buyers. More than once, an out-of-town buyer has gone under contract for one of our listings based solely on the narrated video tour, because they feel as if they have toured the home. The buyers still have the opportunity to terminate when they fly in for the inspection. None of those buyers terminated, however.
So, in this video age, what is keeping the majority — the vast majority — of
I Foresee a Surge in Buyer Activity This Summer
The primary outcome of the muchdiscussed NAR settlement announced in March is that buyers will now have to compensate agents representing them in the purchase of homes.
That change is scheduled to take effect on August 17th, so it makes sense that home buyers who have been “on the fence” are getting serious now about buying a home while they can still count on the seller, not them, paying their agent’s commission.
It doesn’t matter that their fear is unfounded. I fully expect sellers to keep offering to pay a “co-op” commission to the agents who bring them a buyer, even though that commission cannot be mentioned anywhere on the MLS.
Just this month, REcolorado, the Denver MLS, quietly introduced a new field for all listings. It’s a field to list another website, such as the websites we already create for every listing, and that website is allowed to mention the co-op commission for buyer agents since it does not derive its data from the MLS. If you want to see what that looks like, simply go to the website for my latest listing, www.ArvadaHome.info There on the home page of the website you will see the 2.8% co-op commission my seller is offering to buyer agents
under the headline, “Buyer Agent Commission Details.”
Nevertheless, the fear is very real among buyers that they will have to pony some serious money on top of their purchase price and loan expenses to pay for professional representation. Another development in this regard is the introduction of new mobile software called LivePad, which facilitates the process of showing homes to buyers when the showing agent doesn’t yet have a signed compensation agreement. In addition to some fine features for setting up a tour of listings, the tabletbased software allows the showing agent to create that requisite agreement on the tablet where the buyer can sign it digitally before entering the first listing. If the compensation agreement is for just that one day, the buyer can avoid paying the specified fee to their showing agent by waiting until the next day to make an offer under a new agreement. There may also be a surge in sellers putting their homes on the market prior to the August 17 deadline. Broker associate Chuck Brown had a seller get “off the fence” this month and sell his home, because he feared reduced buyer interest once buyers face the prospect of paying for their own agents.
listing agents from creating narrated video tours of their listings? I can only speculate, but here is my speculation. Listing agents like to farm out as many tasks as they can. They hire photographers (as we do) to shoot magazine quality photographs of their listings. Those vendors offer “videos” of the interior and drone videos of the exterior, and the listing agents think that’s sufficient. But there’s no narration of those videos, because the videographer would not know what to say. He only knows how to press “record” and “stop.”
The Matterport interactive tours are
Reader Suggests the Pooling of Insured Homes as a Way to Reduce the Risks Causing Higher
One reader, Andrew Burt, recently responded to my request for creative solutions to the home insurance crisis caused primarily by the multiple natural and man-made disasters resulting in profit-crushing insurance claims.
His suggestion: the pooling of multiple homes so that the loss sustained by any one home is spread across the pool.
My first reaction was that this is how insurance works already. Insurance companies have thousands or millions of insured properties in the expectation that only a small percentage will file catastrophic claims.
Nevertheless, here is Andrew’s proposal, which he supported with some serious mathematical formulae not for publication in this lay publication.
“If I'm in a pool with, say, nine other properties, and one of them gets damaged, the insurer pays a claim but then distributes the cost of that claim over all 10 properties in next year's premium calculation — instead of raising just mine to cover all of it. (Or I cover all of it over an amortized number of years, which is what they seem to do rather than lumping their cost all into year one. It doesn't change the math of the idea. Spread the new premium costs over multiple people instead of just me.)”
Andrew compared his proposal to the Affordable Care Act, which insures everyone without regard to pre-existing
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conditions, but requires everyone to be insured. (Wildfire risk is a “pre-existing condition.”) He suggested that widely separated properties within the state could be pooled to further spread the risk of multiple claims within the pool.
at ‘Summer Solstice’ Fundraiser
Mike Nelson was one of six featured speakers at the annual fundraiser for New Energy Colorado, held on June 20th at The Retreat at Solterra in Lakewood.
Viewers of Mike’s weather forecasts on Channel 7 know that he is passionate about climate change. In addition to addressing the topic, he gave away free copies of his 2020 booklet, “The World’s Littlest Book on Climate: 10 Facts in 10 Minutes About CO2.”
Also speaking at the well-attended event was U.S. Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, State Sen. Lisa Cutter, Jeffco Commissioner Andy Kerr, State Rep. Brianna Titone, and Will Toor, director of the Colorado Energy Office. New Energy Colorado is best known for its annual Metro Denver Green Homes Tour on the first Saturday in October. This year it is on Oct. 5. Golden Real Estate is one of its sponsors.
very popular, and we include those on our listings too, but only because they are included in the enhanced package which we purchase that includes floor plans, which are done by the Matterport software. The Matterport tours are cool because they are shot with 360-degree lenses, allowing the viewer to rotate the view and even look up at the ceiling, then click on the next marker to go from room to room. But, again, no narration about what you are seeing. To call it a “video” is deceptive. It’s just a link that is inserted in one of the three “virtual tour” fields. Jim Smith
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Evergreen Fire Board
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Most of the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Board voted to move forward with hiring its rst six paid re ghters after hearing a mix of support and opposition from community members and current EFR volunteers at a June 18 meeting. Directors John Putt and Suzanne Campagna voted against the idea.
e board agreed last month to support Chief Mike Weege’s request for creating job descriptions and wages for the positions. e June 18 vote was a rm decision to add the personnel.
need to more closely meet national response time standards among their reasons for voting “yes.”
“It typically takes a tragedy for change to happen,” said board president Stacey Ballinger. “I’m quite proud to be part of a department that isn’t waiting for a tragedy to happen. All the things that are being asked for in this step-back have been done. How long is too long to turn over rocks? At some point, this department needs to move forward.”
While Putt and Campagna suggested slowing the process to take a more thorough look at district needs and options, other board members said that work has already been done in EFR’s master plan. ey cited attrition in the department’s volunteer ranks, community growth and the
e decision marks a dramatic change for EFR, which now relies almost entirely on volunteer reghters. It has nearly 77 volunteers, according to Weege. Its only paid reghters are Weege and Chief of Operations Kristian Kazian.
Hiring some paid re ghters who can get vehicles to a scene more quickly lls a gap in the volunteer neighborhood response model EFR’s been using since 1948, though department leaders and both members all repeatedly said that model will continue to be a vital part of the department.
e EFR master plan adopted in early 2024 recommended moving toward a combination of paid sta and volunteer re ghters.
Support for the idea was mixed, both among board and audience members.
A volunteer re ghter who spoke at the June 18 meeting said EFR has lost 30 volunteers in less than two years, and he doesn’t believe the agency has made a su cient recruitment e ort.
“Recruiting and retention are examples of several aspects of our operations I believe deserve attention before hiring paid re ghters,” Dave Lunt said. “After collecting additional data, if we determine we can’t meet our objectives, the choice (to hire) will be clear.”
Another said adding paid re ghters will diminish the volunteers’ incentive.
“When I no longer bring value to this community and am not used on scene, I’m no longer going to leave my family (and miss) dance recitals or dinners,” said Lt. Drew Pyburn. “Adding these re ghters is going to take responsibility away from and de-
Evergreen brings back Independence Day celebration with new Foothills 4th
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
It’s been a long time since Evergreen hosted an Independence Day celebration. at’s about to change.
e Evergreen Chamber and Evergreen Park & Recreation District will cohost Foothills 4th from noon to 8 p.m. at Buchanan Park. Promoted as a classic, family-friendly Americana-style event, the day will include a big top and main stage with live music, a bike parade, carnival games, a chainsaw-carving contest, a logrolling contest, food trucks and a beer garden.
“It’s been kind of quiet up here on
the Fourth of July these last few years, so we thought we’d bring some fun back,” said Nancy Judge, president of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce. “ is will be the rst of many we plan to have.”
e day will kick o with goat yoga on the park lawn at 11:30 a.m. and a bike parade, with check-in at 11 a.m. and the parade at 11:45 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated bike and body in the parade. e other festivities begin at noon.
Participants will get to vote for their favorite creation during the wood carving contest, with the works later being adding as permanent installa-
tions to the Buchanan Park sculpture walk. Sponsorships are available for each piece, with each sponsor’s name included on a permanent plaque with the sculpture. Bids will begin at $1,000.
Four bands will play throughout the day, with a range of musical styles designed to please everyone. e Chris King band is an eclectic country rock cover band. Aztrogrizz describes its music as hick-hop or country rap — a blend of country music with hip hop–style singing or rapping. ey’ll be followed by bluegrass band Magoo, with country artist Eric Golden wrapping up.
“Between each of the music acts, we’ll have a community act and spotlight
community organizations,” Judge said. Due to the ever-present threat of wildre in Colorado’s foothills, reworks are not part of the planned festivities.
“Everything will conclude around 8 p.m., so if people do want to go see reworks elsewhere, there’ll still have plenty of time to do that,” she said.
Tickets for the full day of events are $5 online and $15 at the gate. Bike parade registration is $10 and includes entrance to the festival. For tickets and other information, visit evergreenchamber.org or evergreenrecreation. com.
Buchanan Park is at 32003 Ellingwood Trail in Evergreen.
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Evergreen Rodeo on track to surpass attendance records
President credits good weather and dedicated volunteers for 2024’s success
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
is year’s Evergreen Rodeo likely broke records for both attendance and good times, rodeo president Dave Marshall said.
“It was probably one of our better ro-
deos,” he said. “I don’t have nal numbers yet, but the preliminary numbers are de nitely there. I think we’re going to break attendance records.”
e annual event celebrated its 58th year June 15 and 16. It included a parade through downtown Evergreen, two rodeos, a cowboy breakfast and cowboy church, plus food and exhibitor booths.
Marshall credited sunny skies and committed volunteers for the good weekend.
“ e weather probably had a big part in it; the last couple years we’ve
had rain,” he said. “ e one thing that stood out was our volunteers. ey’re dedicated, they work hard. eir preparation helped make this a success. Overall the total event was top quality and ran smooth.
“Each year, it keeps growing,” he continued. “We hope we’re putting out a good product and everybody keeps talking about it.”
e Evergreen event is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, a Colorado Springs-based organization that works to maintain high standards in the industry.
The weekend event included two rodeo performances, including bull riding. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL PINTAR PHOTOGRAPHY
Fire trucks brought up the rear of the parade, treating those who wanted it to a little cool down.
The Evergreen High School Poms team performed during their hometown parade.
Locals and visitors lined Evergreen’s main thoroughfare, including the balconies at the Little Bear and other businesses.
We’ve all seen the recent headlines: “Boomers aren’t moving” or “Empty nesters holding on to McMansions.” e cost of moving or owning a home is making it very di cult for everyone. Not making the headlines, however, is just how expensive it is to simply age in this country.
As we age, we want the resources, economic freedom and peace of mind to live where we feel most comfortable — whether that means at home or in our community. At least 77% of adults 50 and older want to age in a place where they are comfortable, according to AARP, yet 70% of older adults will need nancial and health care support to do so. In 2021, an all-time high of nearly 11.2 million older adults were “cost burdened,” meaning they spent more than 30% of their income on hous-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Elk calving
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We all deserve the luxury of aging a ordably
ing, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Colorado is the third most expensive state for home health care to support aging in place. Only 14% of single people over 75 can a ord a daily visit from a paid caregiver, and just 13% can a ord to move to assisted living, according to MarketWatch. e median monthly cost of assisted living in the U.S. is $4,500 — while the average monthly social security check is just $1,700. e evidence is clear — we need more a ordable support services and systems that allow all of us to maintain autonomy and connections to our community as we age.
I appreciated Linda Engelhart’s comments stating that there aren’t more elk, but more visitors. It is unfortunate, but the elk have had their habitat taken away from them little by little. For instance, more houses have been built adjacent to the elk calving and habitat in Dedisse Park. New housing subdivisions have been built on Highway 73 where the elk frequent. ey are defenseless animals, and even with the conscientious members of the community cautioning visitors trying to protect the elk, the problem remains. How can anyone fault these animals when they are just protecting their young? What would a human do in the same situation?
Just south of the Evergreen Library, the elk congregate there too. Last year I saw people right up in the faces of the elk taking pictures. I took a chance with my safety and parked my car and beckoned to them to come to me across the street. I told this one couple that they needed to keep their distance from the elk and they told me that they didn’t see these animals where they lived (Germany). I continued to caution them and when I got back in my car, they again were in the faces of the elk. A residence
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Speci cally, we need more a ordable housing or homelessness prevention programs, creative solutions for in-home wrap-around services, and policies that support caregiver or direct care workforce support and services.
ankfully, our state and community have some real leaders working hard to make aging less expensive. Colorado is using federal funds to substantially raise base wages for thousands of direct care workers providing a range of services to older adults.
Locally, Bell Policy Center in Denver designed and conducted a cost study of Colorado’s direct care ecosystem for older adults that examined the economic conditions for older adults, their families, and paid and unpaid caregivers. is study identi ed state-level data gaps on direct care, as well as provided tools
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for advocates looking to make systems and policy changes to bene t older adults.
And Housing Resources of Western Colorado in Grand Junction addresses the housing shortage in Mesa County that is impacting young people and older adults by developing an intergenerational village that will provide homes for older adults at risk of homelessness and for youth transitioning out of the foster care system.
Creative collaborative solutions are what we all need to help make living here less expensive. But we should all do a better job of advocating for ourselves as we age so that future generations have the luxury of aging a ordably.
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nearby had a bush on their property and a half circle driveway around it. An elk was feeding on the bush and a car went on the driveway right up to the elk to take pictures disregarding the fact it was private property.
Wild Aware has members who are trying to educate visitors but not everyone wants to listen. So the aggressive behavior of the elk to protect their young is unfortunate but justi ed. Dedisse needs to post warnings and probably close the paths there too.
Another issue is the speeding that cars do on the roads in and around downtown Evergreen. If the Highway Department would post a message board cautioning people about the wildlife on the roads, that might help provide the safety that the animals and drivers need. Too little is being done by Je erson County commissioners and CDOT. It is disheartening to see our beautiful wildlife being harassed and killed on the highways. Everyone needs to help alleviate this problem. ese actions can be deemed harassment of wildlife. I believe people should be cited for their disrespectful behavior towards the wildlife.
Janet Warner, Evergreen
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SOUTH JEFFCO – Ex-Girlfriend said she’d ended her 6-year love a air with Ex-Boyfriend a few months before, but that he was having a hard time letting go. When she blocked his cell phone number, he started calling from loaners. When she refused to speak to him on the phone, he started dropping by her apartment uninvited and unannounced – sometimes several times a day – determined to “work things out.” When she found him lurking in front of her car early one morning, she told him to get lost and stay there. “You will regret this,” Ex-Girlfriend recalls Ex-Boyfriend snarling as he stalked o , which in her book crossed the line from resentment to harassment. While she didn’t necessarily wanted him charged with anything, she wanted deputies to make it clear that he couldn’t “talk his way back into my life.” Contacted by o cers, Ex-Boyfriend admitted carrying a torch for Ex-Girlfriend, but assured them he’d bperfect gentleman at all times. Asked about his threatening last words to Ex-Girlfriend, he said “I just wanted her to know that if we part ways, she may regret it later.” Deputies assured him that she regrets their association right now, and that if he contacts her again he’ll have enough regrets for the both of them. Ex-Boyfriend agreed that it might be time to let her go.
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corroborating surveillance footage, Paula pled innocent anyway, saying rst that the spot in question was, in fact, her “uno cial” private pavement, and second that she hadn’t intimidated anybody, although she may have been just a tad curt about the way Wendy was “lollygagging.” While curt is not a crime, threatening somebody with a car is, and deputies issued Paula a summons for menacing.
Moving on
EVERGREEN – Honeybunch and Cuddlemu n dated for years, but recently hit the romantic skids. On the night of May 2, Honeybunch asked Cuddlemu n to meet her at a local watering hole to explore the possibility of reconciliation. His deepest feelings for Honeybunch unclear, Cuddlemu n decided to give it a shot, but after downing the better part of a pony keg between them he realized “I just don’t want to get back together with her.” Resilient in the face of rejection, Honeybunch immediately began “making out with a stranger in the bar” for the presumed purpose of “(ticking) me o .” At about 11 o’clock Honeybunch left, and at about 11:01 Cuddlemu n called JCSO to report that Honeybunch was driving drunk. While one ocer was immediately dispatched to corral and unhorse Honeybunch, another stood by until a sober party arrived to take Cuddlemu n home.
EL RANCHO – Wendy Windex was busy washing apartment complex windows on the morning of Apr. 30 when Paula Parker pulled up, rolled down her window, and told Wendy her vehicle was occupying “my assigned parking spot” and would have to be moved. While Paula waited impatiently, Wendy conferred with management and was assured that “there are no assigned parking spots.” Returning to the disputed spot, Wendy informed Paula she was staying put, which is when Paula stepped on the gas, growled “(Forsooth) move, (bimbo)!”, and e ectiely chased Wendy onto the sidewalk with her car. A “shaken” Wendy called JCSO. “I though she was going to do it,” she told deputies. “I thought she wanted to hurt me.” Confronted with both Wendy’s testimony and
Inopportune meeting
EVERGREEN – e way Ex-Wife remembers it, she’d just deposited her cart in the Bergen Park grocery’s designated cart return area when Ex-Husband appeared out of nowhere and drove his car straight at her at unsafe speed, swerving only at the last moment “to avoid hitting me.” e way Ex-Wife told it to deputies two days later, it took her a long while to “process” the incident, but after lengthy consideration she’d decided she wanted Ex-Husband charged with harassment. e way Ex-Husband remembers it, he’d gone to the shopping center on routine business and was “shocked” to see Ex-Wife in the parking lot because “she no longer lives in the Evergreen area,” but managed to control himself su ciently to creep by her at “two
SUMMER SPLASH
Waters to chill in across the Denver metro area
BY HALEY LENA
Whether it’s dipping your toes in at the local pool or swimming at an open lake, a good way to beat the heat is getting in the water, and there are many water activities to choose from in the Denver metro area.
For some, summertime is a time to relax, but for others, it’s a time to be adventurous and create memories with family.
Here is a guide to some of the best places to swim in the metro area as well as enjoy fresh water.
The Splash at Fossil Trace
Enjoy the twists and turns of the water slides at e Splash Aquatic Park while taking in the green scenery of the Front Range.
“It de nitely has the more foothills-feel as opposed to the urban feel of Elitches or Water World,” said Betsy Sweet, aquatic supervisor for the city. “It’s less crowded.”
Across the park, guests have views of Lookout Mountain and Mount Zion, which is the mountain decorated with the “M” for the Colorado School of Mines.
As part of Golden’s Parks and Recreation Department, e
3051 Illinois St., Golden, Colorado 80401 | 303-277-8700 | splash@ cityofgolden.net | splashingolden. com/ | Park Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday, Pool Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Splash goes beyond the standard recreational swimming pool. From those learning how to walk to the community’s seniors, the waterpark has amenities for all ages and swimming abilities.
“Not only is it fun for kids, but the adults in the world have fun as well,” Sweet said.
Popular among children is the leisure beach-entry pool that includes a large play structure, small water slides, spray fountains and “Tipper,” the 500-gallon dump bucket. But for the little ones who want to be in the water but aren’t con dent in swimming just yet, there is a gentle splash pad.
One of the most popular attractions for those 48 inches and taller are the two water slides, the green
body slide and the blue tube slide. If those under the height requirement want to ride the blue slide, they must ride with an adult. e park also has a 25-meter lap pool with eight lanes for the more experienced swimmers as well as an open swim area and diving boards.
With interactive structures around the park, Sweet said e Splash is home to the biggest sandbox in Je erson County, which also has dinosaur fossils to dig up.
Admission fees for Golden residents range from $8-11 based on age, $9-12 for Je erson County residents and $10-13 for non-residents.
SPLASH
Paradice Island Pool
5951 Monaco St., Commerce City, Colorado 80022 | 303-289-3769 | c3gov.com/paradice | facebook.com/ paradiceisland/ | Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Aug.11
Commerce City is a fast-growing and diverse community with over 1,000 businesses, a golf course and soccer complex, 25 miles of trials and a swimming pool.
Opened in 2015 on the east end of Pioneer Park, Paradice Island Pool was a rst-of-its-kind in Commerce City.
e park ranges from a toddler pool with interactive water features for young ones to a leisure pool to a lap pool for the more advanced swimmers. Guests can have a relaxing time on the lazy river or feel the adrenaline when going down one of three slides.
Other non-water features at the park include play structures, volleyball, shaded areas and cabanas for rent. It’s a place to gather with friends and family. Coolers, chairs, pop-up tents, party decorations and food are allowed, but not alcohol and glass.
Admission rates for residents with a valid city recreation play pass range from free to $4 based on age. For nonresidents who don’t have a play pass, the fee ranges from free to $10.
Adventure West
423 10th St. (rear), Golden, Colorado 80401 | 720-722-1645 | adventurewestco@gmail.com|adventurewestco. com/
2920 Brewery Lane, Littleton, Colorado, 80120
One of the most popular and thrilling activities in the City of Golden is Whitewater River Tubing on Clear Creek. Daily tube rentals are open every day and include commercialgrade river tubes with complimentary life jackets and helmets. Shoes, not ip- ops, are required.
Adventure West owner Beth Battilla said when the Golden location rst opens for the season, it’s for adults and strong swimmers only. It is then gradually opened to others as the ow rate drops.
“Golden is best for most people mid-to-late July onwards,” Battilla said. “Unless you are really comfortable swimming in swift water, then by all means, come earlier.”
Although online reservations aren’t required at this location, reservations guarantee a tube and speed up the check-in process. Battilla added that reservations are highly recommended on weekends as tubes tend to sell out.
ose under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
While the location in Golden is an “exciting” oat, Adventure West’s location in Littleton is more of a “mellow” and “picturesque” oat, and online reservations are required.
Here, guests can drift along the South Platte River for upwards of two hours and take in the sights of the Carson Nature Center.
Children must be ve years of age or older and parking is available at Breckenridge Brewery.
“( ey) are out tted with a commercial grade river tube, life jacket, given our tubing tips and a safety talk,” Battilla said.
Cherry Creek and Chatfield Reservoirs
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From swimming to jet skiing, local reservoirs o er a variety of water activities and programs.
Colorado is known for its mountain range, but there are sandy beaches families and friends can visit as well.
Cherry Creek Reservoir has a ropedo swimming area for people to cool o . It’s important to note that Colorado State Park swim beaches don’t have lifeguards on duty, so children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
In addition to sailboarding and boating, the reservoir also o ers a youth rowing program called Mile High Rowing Club and an adaptive sailing program called Community Sailing of Colorado.
Another sandy beach sits on the west side of the Chat eld Reservoir and is open from sunrise to sunset through Sept. 2. e beach is complete with showers, restrooms and picnic areas with small grills.
e reservoir is divided into multiple zones. One is the main body of the reservoir, known as the “Power Zone” and is for general boating, water skiing and sailing and moves in a counterclockwise direction.
ere are two large “No Wake
Zones” at the southwest and southeast ends of the reservoir, which are more ideal for shing and canoeing. Paddle Boarding is allowed in all bodies of water except for the swim area.
River Run Park
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It may not be a common sight in Colorado, but there are places to surf. River Run Park on the South Platte River is one of many and has been expanding over the years to allow transplanted surfers from the ocean to hit the waves.
“ e waves get sort of more powerful and more challenging to ride as you go upstream,” said Jacob Vos, a director of the Colorado River Sur ng Association.
e most beginner-friendly wave in the park is “Chiclets” while the other two waves, “Benihanas” and “Six” are more high-speed and dynamic as they have hydraulic plates that are in the river to help shape the waves and attune them to the ow of the river.
“ at adjustability doesn’t mean the waves work for all conditions all the time, but it certainly widens the range of ows,” Vos said.
Since river sur ng di ers from ocean sur ng, Vos stresses that ankle leashes can be deadly in an “insidious” way because the force of the river makes it challenging to reach the ankle to release the leash.
Other features in the park are conducive for whitewater kayaking and
tubing, but Vos encourages users to check the South Platte River Union water gauges — which show how much water is in the river — and recommends wearing a helmet.
If the gauges show 100 CFS cubic feet per square, it’s more mellow, Vos said, but when it gets up to 1,000 cubic feet per square, the water is more violent.
“If people are just oating or just hanging out, they can have rude surprises if they don’t pay attention to those ows,” Vos said.
Parking is available at the Broken Tree Golf Course, however, the gates close in the evening. Parking is also available on the west side of the river. If there are additional questions, like where to get equipment, the Colorado Rivers Facebook group serves as a message board for the river sur ng community.
Honorable mentions
• South Suburban Holly Pool, 6651 S. Krameria Way, Centennial, CO 80111
• Snorkeling lessons at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
• Rocky Mountain Beach, 3301 W 46th Ave., Denver, CO 80211
• Rocky Mountain Paddleboard at Big Soda Beach, 15600 Morrison Road, Lakewood, CO 80465
• Bow Mar Beach, 5395 Lakeshore Drive, Littleton, CO 80123
• Rueter-Hess Recreation, 9343 Double Angel Road, Parker, CO 80134
• e Bay Aquatic Park, 250 Spader Way, Broom eld, CO 80020
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Evergreen Fire/Rescue board member apologizes, then criticizes
Board formally censures
Suzanne Campagna for alleged misconduct
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Even as she apologized in the wake of a formal public censure from her fellow Evergreen Fire/Rescue board members, Suzanne Campagna challenged the district’s censorship policy during the group’s June 18 meeting.
e board voted last month to cen-
sure Campagna for several instances of alleged unacceptable conduct. It formally declared the action at the June 18 meeting, when board president Stacey Ballinger read a statement. ough Ballinger said there had been “multiple instances” of similar behavior by Campagna, her unauthorized attendance and alleged conduct at a May 1 all-hands EFR personnel meeting — which volunteers described as disruptive — prompted the censure. Ballinger described Campagna’s actions as a violation of board bylaws, as well as “the public trust,” and said that could expose the board to potential liability.
e censure directs Campagna to “cease from engaging in unauthorized conduct as a board member, and comply with all applicable laws, regulations and bylaws.”
After Ballinger read the formal censure, Campagna made a brief statement.
“I apologize for being a disruption to that meeting,” she said. “I take full accountability.”
She then criticized the district’s censorship policy, which restricts board interaction outside board meetings with anyone but the chief, and requires board approval for a member to attend district functions.
“ e censorship policy that was in-
ducted into our bylaws was not only ignorant, it is also ludicrous,” she said. “And it speaks volumes about what is going on in our organization. Muzzling the intelligent is a huge red ag. In-house cleaning of our bylaws and leadership is necessary.
“I will endure a censure or reprimand any day to protect freedom of speech,” she continued. “And I will continue to serve to the best of my ability.”
Several audience members applauded Campagna’s statement. Ballinger responded, saying the censure “is not to prevent freedom
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PAID FIREFIGHTERS
value our volunteers. Our neighborhood response model is also going to deteriorate. Once we lose our volunteers, we cannot go back.
“I do think there’s an alternative model where we can get apparatus out the door faster,” Pyburn continued. “Why can’t we take smaller steps?”
EFR’s Emergency Medical Services team of 23 paramedics is already paid, and Pyburn and others suggested those employees could be crosstrained to respond as re ghters.
“Build your neighborhood response model; it is critical,” said Byrne McKenna, who recently resigned as a volunteer re ghter. “Restore the volunteer organization. We want the board to treat the volunteer re ghters’ association like it’s a nancial asset.”
McKenna also suggested Weege will not be able to successfully integrate paid and volunteer re ghters, and that new leadership is needed.
Weege said that while EFR’s volunteer model has traditionally been successful, volunteerism is down everywhere.
“We have been victim of the same decline experienced by other re agencies across the nation,” he said. “Nationally… volunteer re service has reached an all-time low. is is not to be taken as the volunteer reghters not being able to do the difcult work they’ve done for decades. It’s a realization we need to further enhance how we operate. I assure you the decisions are based on what is best for the community.”
training.
Putt said he believes more research needs to be done. e paid re ghters are expected to be based at Station 2 on Bergen Park-
way, where EFR’s administration, training and maintenance dispatch center are located. at site is in the
EFR Wildland Captain James Estle talks with west metro area firefighters about shutting water and pumping during a May 11
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midst of the district’s densest popu-
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lation and generates the highest call volume of EFR’s eight stations.
“I would implore my board members to consider if we could get a strategic plan together that addresses all these issues, not just for 65% of the population, but 100% of the population,” Putt said. “ en we can start to spend the money. And we need approval from… the taxpayer. You guys are writing the check for all this.”
EFR leaders and other board members said that data has already been compiled, and the roadmap laid out in the recently adopted master plan.
“I’m looking at where the most bang for the buck is,” said Director Evan Je ries, adding that improving coverage and response times where most people live “is where our focus needs to be.
“I live in the farthest reach of this district,” he continued. “Any decision I make tonight doesn’t bene t me much. is is about impacting the 65 to 85% of the populace, saving lives and saving property.”
EFR leaders and directors repeatedly said volunteers remain critical to the agency and the community it serves.
“Hiring paid re ghters … does not diminish that value, and I pray to God that doesn’t diminish your own value,” Ballinger said. “We aren’t doing it because we don’t believe in you. We are making decisions that are strictly and solely in the best interest of every community member in this area.”
Director Julie Ann Courim said the district must also strike a balance in what it can expect from its volunteers.
“It’s easy to say we don’t want to lose our volunteers,” she said. “It’s hard to step up and say you should have to be away from your family more.
“Every district around us is a combination department,” she continued. “ is is bringing a little more parity to
make sure we can retain (volunteers) and continue to move forward to meet the needs of our community.”
Supporters of adding paid sta believe doing so can improve EFR response times, which are typically well below the standards set by the National Fire Protection Association.
“Every single person in this audience should want their department striving to do everything to meet those standards,” Ballinger said. “I haven’t heard one person come up to the podium and say we’re going to be able to meet those standards doing what we’re doing.”
Je ries said a continued decrease in response times could eventually translate to higher insurance premiums for Evergreen property owners.
“By doing this we not only get apparatus to your home quicker, but we’re also going to shore up our ISO rating, which will maintain our insurance rates and not increase them,” he said.
e ISO (Insurance Services O ce) sets ratings that determine how well a re department can protect communities and homes, which insurance companies use to help set home insurance rates.
“ is transition is rarely easy,” Kazian said. “ is is the evolution of where we’re going. A few of the folks who spoke today … it was about me. We serve the community. What I should care about is how my neighbor is going to get service and how I can be part of that. is is the correct next step.”
EFR will pay the initial cost to bring on the paid sta with $806,000 in property tax reimbursements from the state. at will cover salaries through late 2024 and 2025, after which EFR will use grants and other funding sources it sees coming from various sources. e board did not rule out the idea of eventually asking taxpayers for support but said that isn’t on the table at this point.
Weege hopes to have the new sta on board late this summer.
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3 Coloradans to represent the U.S. at the Underwater Hockey World Championships in Malaysia
BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Colorado is a huge hub for hockey players and fans, whether on ice, on the eld or even underwater. And why not? If it’s a sport, we have it here.
Ten women under age 24 are set to represent the U.S. at the Underwater Hockey Age Group World Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this July and of course, three are Coloradans.
Elsa Debrunner, Lillianna Brooks and Aria Paul will compete in the event between July 16 and July 27 against about a dozen teams from around the globe. e U.S. is sending three teams spanning three divisions to the upcoming world championship: U24 men, U24 women and U19 men. Debrunner, Brooks and Paul are on the USA U24 Women’s Team.
“Training for worlds is a big commitment, but training with Lillianna and Aria is super encouraging and makes me super excited to play more hockey,” said Debrunner, a Conifer High School alum and club athlete at the Colorado School of Mines.
know,’” Brooks said.
But later as a student at Colorado State, Brooks was strolling the quad and saw booths for clubs. One was serendipitously for underwater
“ is girl, who was actually Elsa’s older sister (Ianna Debrunner), was like, ‘Hey! Do you want to play underwater hockey?’” Brooks said. “You know what? Maybe I do.” Since plunging into underwater hockey, Brooks has had tunnel vision for a spot on the U.S. team. But it’s a stop on her way to a bigger goal: being chosen on the USA Women’s Elite Team, which is a collection of the best players regard-
Still, representing her country competitively is a dream come true. e team will battle against “10 to 12” other national teams, including Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and others. A collection of women from all over the country, the national team met in January at a tournament in Colorado for the rst time. ey also had a training camp in Lake Tahoe in California for a week earlier this year.
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What is underwater hockey?
It’s a non-contact snorkeling sport with two teams of six facing o at the bottom of the pool. A weighted puck can be pushed, slid or icked with a short stick into the goal. Equipment includes a mask, ns, a snorkel with a mouthguard, a glove, a water polo cap and a stick. Teammates rotate dives for roughly ve-to-20 seconds in a fastpaced, three-dimensional sport that combines the back-and-forth motion of regular hockey with upand-down movements to return up for air between dives.
“It’s physically di erent than any other sport,” Debrunner said. “But once you learn that, the communication with your team is probably the hardest part. You have to have a strategy really dialed in ahead of
time because it’s di cult to communicate during the match.”
It requires elite breath control, tness and strong cooperation between coaches and teammates, Debrunner said. But the coaches believe the team is ready for a strong showing in Malaysia.
“We’re really impressed with the progress made since the team candidates rst got together. e commitment towards training and implementation of the game plan started at a high level and has seemed to grow,” Coach Kendall Banks said in a release. “ rough their support of each other combined with healthy competition, there seems to be a synergy or ‘magic’ here. We’re excited to see
where it takes the team.”
Colorado connections
Debrunner and Brooks are from Colorado originally, and Paul is from San Francisco but attends Colorado State University with Brooks. Brooks got into underwater hockey about three years ago, she said.
As a former swimmer for St. Mary’s Academy in Englewood, she had the tools to be a strong underwater hockey player. But she didn’t know what to make of the sport at rst.
“I saw a poster one day for a pool in ornton and it was like, ‘underwater hockey,’ and I was really committed to swimming at that point so I was like, ‘ at’s weird. I don’t
But Brooks, Debrunner and Paul have an advantage being able to train together at Carmody Recreation Center in Lakewood and Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in ornton. ey’ll stay on their grind until it’s time to travel overseas for global glory.
How to follow the team e championships in Malaysia will be livestreamed with commentators on YouTube. To follow the team on social media, visit the following links:
Instagram: @usa.u24w.uwh Facebook: USAU24Women’s UnderwaterHockey Team website: https://www. underwater-society.org/page/ show/8276732-u24-women
For more information visit the tournament website at www.6thuwhagworlds.com.
Elsa Debrunner, the team captain of the U24 Women’s underwater hockey team, is a Conifer High School alum. Above, she’s pictured diving with her hockey stick after coming up for air in the Pacific Coast Championships tournament in Orange County, California in October 2023.
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SHERIFF’S CALLS
or three” miles per hour “just like I would for anybody else.” e way Ex-Husband told it to deputies, although he and Ex-Wife are in the middle of a protracted and combative divorce, their intersection at the grocery store was purest happenstance and completely non-threatening. With no hard evidence to the contrary, o cers bagged the investigation pending new information.
Apple sass
EVERGREEN – When the line between di cult client and serial harasser started getting fuzzy, she called JCSO. Always calling from a blocked number, “Kathleen” couldn’t seem to get past the fact that the complainant’s now-ex-husband’s business had received federal COVID-19 nancial assistance in 2021. Kathleen intimated that she was considering hiring the complainant for a “large build,” but wasn’t yet satis ed about her company’s ethical credentials. “ e apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” Kathleen carped. Quite satis ed that she didn’t want anything more to do with Kathleen and her mysterious project, the complainant summoned deputies, who advised
that her cell service provider can cut Kathleen’s cord clean.
A house divided
TURKEY CREEK – Moving in with older relatives a few years back, young Jacob and his wife, Jessica, have lived in Daniel’s and Donna’s house rent-free ever since. While the arrangement has been perfectly agreeable to Jacob and Jessica, it has been increasingly less so for Daniel and Donna, who recently began eviction proceedings. As if their living situation wasn’t awkward enough already, a couple of weeks ago Jacob got himself arrested and Jessica started lobbying Daniel and Donna to spring for his bail, which just wasn’t going to happen. Amidst such drama, on the morning of May 5 the senior residents detected the keen reek of marijuana wafting up from Jessica’s quarters, sparking a new round of tension that ended only with the arrival of JCSO deputies. Jessica told o cers that she had de nitely not been smoking dope, and that the only crime occurring in that house was the way Daniel and Donna were “not being supportive.” With emotions high and chances of a quick resolution low, deputies persuaded Jessica to go stay with her own relatives until tempers tempered.
Motivational speaking CONIFER – ey haven’t been a couple for a while, but Ex-boyfriend remains a frequent xture at Exgirlfriend’s house. He’s there a little more frequently just lately as Ex-girlfriend gets the place ready for sale. He was there on the night of May 9, when Ex-girlfriend started giving him grief about not being there often enough “to help me paint.”
Wishing he was somewhere else, Exboyfriend said something along the lines of “We’re gonna to do nothing but argue tonight.” Perhaps sensing that Ex-boyfriend didn’t appreciate the justice of her complaint, Exgirlfriend picked up the phone and, as far as Ex-boyfriend could judge from her half of the conversation, “she was getting some dude to come over here and beat my (aspergillus).”
Waiting until the phone was free, Ex-boyfriend called JCSO, asking deputies to charge Ex-girlfriend with conspiracy to assault, or something. Ex-girlfriend told o cers she’d only “pretended to be on the phone,” but said there was nothing phony about the “email I’m drafting to my lawyer.” Since the dispute seemed to be purely verbal, and since it didn’t look like anybody was actually on the way over to beat Ex-boyfriend’s (acidophilus), deputies showed themselves out.
Get the picture?
EVERGREEN – He really, really wanted his “madita money.” She knew this because he was texting her night and day demanding she send it to him. She had no idea what “madita money” is, of course, much less why she owed him any, and said so. More determined than ever, he started texting “photos of decapitated heads” and sundry other “severed body parts,” each accompanied by a fresh demand for “madita money.” He said his name was “Ralph,” and he was “a hit man for an escort service,” and “if you don’t want me to kill you and your family right now you are going to pay me the madita money.” More unsettled than frightened, she called JCSO for advice. Bidding her be at ease, deputies assured her this bush league brand of scam tries to, literally, scare up some quick cash. O cers assisted her in blocking Ralph from her phone and forwarded the le to JCSO’s scam unit.
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.
of speech in any matter.”
“It has been proven — and there’s a track record — that shows how detrimental outside conversations can be,” she said, adding EFR’s communications are based on a chainof-command structure. “If anybody goes outside that chain of command, it allows for a lot of discourse and misrepresentation. And in the situations in which this department and responders are put, a cohesive unit is imperative.
“We welcome any and all conversation,” she continued. “All we ask is that it is done in the appropriate format. I appreciate the apology. All I’m saying is please use the right format. We will function better if you do so.”
Another round of applause greeted Ballinger’s comments.
Director Julie Ann Courim said
“It required us to go to our legal team to make sure our district was not at risk, and that is why this policy’s in place,” she said. “Does it seem a little strong? Absolutely. (But) this district cannot be at risk for potential ruin for executive session breach.
“We are a board of ve,” she continued. “We are not a board of one. When we make a decision, and it is a majority vote, it is done. You do not, after a decision is made, go outside to the public and (state) a di erence of opinion.”
Campagna declined to sign the censorship policy last year, saying it worked against EFR’s vision statement of creating “a positive work environment through e ective internal communication, relationships, and leadership.” Nevertheless, she said during the December 2023 meeting that because a majority of the board had approved it, she would adhere to the policy.
communications rules and a censorship policy added to the bylaws in
2023 were prompted by an executive session breach.
Campagna joined the board after an uncontested 2023 election.
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HAPPENINGS
We’d like to know about events or activities of interest to the community. Visit www.canyoncourier. com/calendar/ and post your event online for free. Email jreuter@coloradocommunitymedia.com to get items in the newspaper. Items will appear in print on a space-available basis.
THURSDAY
In ammation 101 free seminar: 1 p.m. June 27, Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen.
FRIDAY
IMHS Tails of Triumph fundraiser: 4 p.m., Evergreen Memorial Park, 26624 N Turkey Creek Rd., Evergreen. An evening with Dr. Je and Planned Pethood International and Intermountain Humane teams. Dinner, silent auction, education, philanthropy. info@imhs.org.
SATURDAY
7th Annual Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 & 30, 3719 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen. Juried ne art and ne craft show with 55 professional artists.
Conifer Rotary Highway 73 volunteer project: June 29 is being postponed to August to set up another site on Highway 73. To volunteer, email research31@gmail.com
Buchanan Park Family Movie Night: 6 p.m. June 29, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. “Migration” plus family campout. Overnight camping open to all ages on Buchanan Park Field. evergreenrecreation.com
SUNDAY
Family Finders, drop-in genealogy at the Evergreen Library: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 30, 5000
County Hwy 73, Evergreen. Get help building your family tree with the Mountain Genealogist Society.
UPCOMING
Foothills 4th: Noon to 8 p.m., July 4, Buchanan ball elds, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. Games, live music, food trucks. evergreenchamber.org.
Andy Smith Senior (formerly Special Needs) Golf Tournament: 7:30 a.m. July 15, Hiwan Golf Club, 30671 Clubhouse Ln, Evergreen. Fundraiser for Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s INSPIRE program.
Raining Cats & Dogs Fundraiser: 4 p.m. July 18, Cactus Jack’s Saloon, 4651 County Road 73, Evergreen. Bu ett, silent auction. Tickets $25. Bene tting Evergreen Animal Protective League. eapl.com
26, 27 & 28. Five venues with free shuttle between them. Tickets and information at evergreenjazz.org
Elevation Celebration: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., July 27 & 28, 25997 Conifer Rd., Conifer. Live music, craft fair, food and drink, kids activities. elevationcelebration.goconifer.com
12th Annual Conifer Elevation Run/ Walk: 7 a.m. July 27. Featuring a 10K, USATF 5K, and 2 Mile Fun Run. 10K at 7:30 a.m., West Jefferson Elementary, 26501 Barkley Rd, Conifer.
Pickleball tournament fundraiser for Resilience 1220: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27, Marshdale Park, 6979 S Ocelot Trail, Evergreen. To sponsor or play, go to resilience1220.org.
Evergreen Garden Tour: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20, Evergreen Fire/ Rescue Training Center, 1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. Including silent auction and plant sale. Tickets at EvergreenGardenClub.org.
CAE’s 44th annual Summerfest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20 & 21, Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. Live music, artists booths, food trucks and spirits vendors, children’s activities. $5 at the door, 10 and under free. Hosted by the Center for the Arts Evergreen. evergreenarts.org.
Evergreen Jazz Festival: July
Evergreen Lutheran Church Grove Sale: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3, 5980 County Hwy 73, Evergreen. Donate gently used items & shop for inexpensive household goods, clothing, books, furniture, crafts, & more. Donations can be dropped o 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 29 through July 31 at Evergreen Lutheran Church. No large appliances, tube televisions, computers, tires, mattresses or entertainment centers .For more information or to volunteer call 303-674-4654.
Dam Ducky Derby: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3, downtown Evergreen. downtownevergreen.com
HAPPENINGS
Mountain Music Fest: Noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 3, Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. Tickets at mountainmusicfest.org
Downtown Evergreen mural dedication: 5 p.m. August 14, Century Link building, east end of Evergreen’s main street (Hwy 74).
58th annual Evergreen Fine Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 24 & 25. Buchanan Fields 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen. evergreenneartsfestival.com
ONGOING
“Sweeney Todd, e Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” presented by StageDoor eatre: Runs through June 30 at 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer. Visit stagedoortheatre.org for more information.
Evergreen Cars & Co ee: 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Aug. 31, 3639 Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen.
BERGEN PARK CHURCH
Bergen Park Church is a group of regular people who strive to improve ourselves and our community by studying the Bible and sharing our lives with each other. On Sunday mornings you can expect contemporary live music, Children’s Ministry that seeks to love and care for your kids, teaching from the Bible, and a community of real people who are imperfect, but seek to honor God in their lives. We hope to welcome you soon to either our 9:00AM or 10:30AM Sunday service.
Search Bergen Park Church on YouTube for Livestream service at 9:00am
31919 Rocky Village Dr. 303-674-5484 info@bergenparkchurch.org / www.BergenParkChurch.org
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES
28244 Harebell Lane
Sunday Service & Sunday School 10am
Wednesday Evening 7:00pm, Zoom options available Contact: clerk@christianscienceevergreen.com for ZOOM link Reading Room 4602 Pletner Lane, Unit 2E, Evergreen
OPEN TUE-SAT 12PM - 3PM
CHURCH OF THE HILLS PRESBYTERIAN (USA)
Serving the mountain community from the heart of Evergreen Worship 10:00 a.m.
Reverend Richard Aylor
O ce Hours: Tu-Thur 9:00 - 4:00; Fri 9:00 - noon
Bu alo Park Road and Hwy 73 www.churchofthehills.com
Wild Aware volunteer watch program at Evergreen Lake:Fridays 4 pm, to dusk, Saturdays & Sundays 9 am to dusk. Volunteers guide visitors during elk calving season to give protective cows space to avoid negative interactions. wildaware.org.
Evergreen Audubon Weekly Preschool Adventures Program: 9 to 10 a.m. every ursday starting May 16, 27640 Hwy 74, Evergreen. Free & no registration required. Bring your 2-5 year-old to the Nature Center each week for nature exploration. All children must have an adult in attendance. Dress to explore the outdoors. More info at evergreenaudubon.org.
Evergreen Nature Center Monthly Family Program: 11 a.m. to noon, every last Saturday, 27640 Hwy 74, Evergreen. Monthly topics could include native wild owers and seed bombs, dissecting owl pellets, live animal encounters, and more. evergreenaudubon.org
e American Legion Evergreen Post 2001: Meets every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m., Evergreen Church of the Trans guration, 27640 Highway 74, Evergreen. Serving all military veterans in the foothills commu-
nities. Email evergreenpost2001@ gmail.com
Evergreen Camera Club: Meets every second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Evergreen Fire/Rescue auditorium, 1802 Bergen Pkwy, Evergreen. Club is for people who share a passion for all photography, from beginners to professionals. Attend in person or via ZOOM.
Evergreen Area Republican Club: e Evergreen Area Republican Club meets at 6 p.m. the rst Wednesday of the month at the Evergreen Fire/ Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway.
Mountain Area Democrats: Mountain Area Democrats meet at 9 a.m. the fourth Saturday of the month January through April at the United Methodist Church of Evergreen, 3757 Ponderosa Drive, Evergreen. For more information, e-mail MountainAreaDems@gmail.com.
Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is looking for volunteers: Evergreen Sustainability Alliance’s “Let’s Embrace Zero Food Waste” program in local schools and food banks needs volunteers. Volunteers are needed
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPAL
In-Church: Sunday Communion Quiet Service 8:00 am & with Music 10:15 am 10:15 am only Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86017266569
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TOWN OF MORRISON
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ANNEXATION OF FIVE PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED IN UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON COUNTY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to C.R.S. §31-12-108(2), that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. to determine whether property located at 3051 S. Rooney Road, Morrison, Colorado (the “Subject
Property”) and described in Resolution No. 202406 meets the applicable requirements of Section 30 of Article II of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. § 31-12-104 and C.R.S. §31-12-105, and is eligible for annexation to the Town of Morrison. A copy of the Petition for Annexation concerning the Subject Property and the Annexation Maps are on file at the Town Clerk’s office, 321 Highway 8, Morrison, CO 80465. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing will be held at the Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone Street, at the above date and time.
By:Ariana Neverdahl, Town Clerk
Published: Canyon Courier June 13, 2024 June 20, 2024 June 27, 2024 July 4, 2024 July 11, 2024
RESOLUTION FINDING SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE OF AN ANNEXATION PETITION AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DE-
TERMINE IF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION COMPLIES WITH STATUTE REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado, there was presented to and filed with the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison, Colorado, a written petition for annexation to and by the town of Morrison, Colorado, of the hereinafter described contiguous unincorporated territory situated, lying and being the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison, Colorado, has reviewed the petition for annexation to the Town of Morrison of the contiguous, unincorporated territory hereinafter described as Exhibit A (the “Petition”), which land is more particularly described in the Petition;
COPART ANNEXATION 1:
BEING A PORTION OF PARCEL A, EXEMPTION SURVEY SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 4
SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST, E-1-1-89, RECORD-
ED AT RECEPTION NO. 89042648, LOCATED IN THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 35 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, ALL IN, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TO THE TOWN OF MORRISON, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS OF SAID PARCEL A CONVEYED TO THE COUNTY OF JEFFERSON BY DEED RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 94004343.
AND ANY PORTIONS OF SAID PARCEL A LYING WITHIN ROONEY ROAD.
BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS:
BASIS OF BEARINGS: BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, AS MONUMENTED BY A 3-1/4 INCH ALUMINUM CAP FLUSH IN CONCRETE STAMPED PLS 22109 AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35 AND A 2-7/8
INCH PIPE WITH A 3-1/4 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED PLS 10586 AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35 IS ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 01°03'06" EAST, BEING A GRID BEARING OF THE COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, CENTRAL ZONE, NORTH AMERICAN DATUM 1983/2007, A DISTANCE OF 2642.45 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED
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EAST A DISTANCE OF 237.03 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 11°24'03"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 79.74 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 11°35'28"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 20.59 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 14°45'56"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 84.32 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 17°18'41"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 283.42 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 13°41'17"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 92.75 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 11°10'22"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 110.63 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 16°57'12"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 65.07 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 29°03'19"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 87.59 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 28°19'57"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 165.23 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 28°04'32"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 19.14 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 67°00'45"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 68.90 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 31°01'20"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 96.13
FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE;
THENCE ON THE ARC OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT 138.64 FEET, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 190.99 FEET, A DELTA OF 41°35'27" AND BEING SUBTENDED BY A CHORD BEARING SOUTH 07°22'02" WEST A DISTANCE OF 135.62 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY;
THENCE SOUTH 10°35'26"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 13.85 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 10°02'06"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 331.92 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 05°14'15"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 68.62 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 10°58'00" EAST A DISTANCE OF 210.51 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35 AND THE EXISTING BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF MORRISON; THENCE ON THE EXISTING BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF MORRISON THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) COURSES:
1. SOUTH 01°02'11" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1108.11 FEET;
2. SOUTH 89°19'33" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1049.37 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 07°10'43" WEST A DISTANCE OF 400.22 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 15°22'26" WEST A DISTANCE OF 333.43 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 10°40'17" WEST A DISTANCE OF 504.96 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 08°25'41" WEST A DISTANCE OF 100.45 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 08°13'23"
WEST A DISTANCE OF 295.78 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02°23'08" WEST A DISTANCE OF 411.41 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 25°42'30" WEST A DISTANCE OF 96.64 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 03°41'21" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1008.70 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 15°07'47" WEST A DISTANCE OF 497.80 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 13°28'56" WEST A DISTANCE OF 195.74 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 27°00'34" WEST A DISTANCE OF 219.01 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE ON SAID NORTH LINE THE FOLLOW-
ING TWO (2) COURSES:
1.SOUTH 89°53'19" EAST A DISTANCE OF 369.31 FEET;
2.SOUTH 89°52'39" EAST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 00°22'23" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1300.43 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL A;
THENCE SOUTH 13°08'53" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1336.06 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL C OF SAID EXEMPTION SURVEY;
THENCE ON PARCEL C THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES:
1.SOUTH 01°03'18" EAST A DISTANCE OF 125.00 FEET;
2.SOUTH 89°52'39" EAST A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET;
3.NORTH 01°03'18" WEST A DISTANCE OF 125.00 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE SOUTH 89°52'39" EAST ON SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 84.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 4,350,302 SQUARE FEET OR 99.87 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
COPART ANNEXATION 2:
BEING UNPLATTED PARCELS, RECORDED UNDER RECEPTION NUMBERS 2008112143, 2019016813, 2008112144 AND 2008097130, AND A PORTION OF PARCEL A, EXEMPTION SURVEY SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST, E-1-1-89, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 89042648 LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TO THE TOWN OF MORRISON, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO.
BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS:
BASIS OF BEARINGS: BEING THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35, AS MONUMENTED BY A 3-1/4 INCH ALUMINUM CAP FLUSH IN CONCRETE STAMPED PLS 22109 AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35 AND A 2-7/8 INCH PIPE WITH A 3-1/4 INCH ALUMINUM CAP STAMPED PLS 10586 AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35 IS ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 01°03'06" EAST, BEING A GRID BEARING OF THE COLORADO STATE PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, CENTRAL ZONE, NORTH AMERICAN DATUM 1983/2007, A DISTANCE OF 2642.45 FEET WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO.
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 35:
THENCE NORTH 89°52'39" WEST ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35 A DISTANCE OF 765.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE NORTH 89°52'39" WEST ON SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 184.33' TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL C, EXEMPTION SURVEY SECTIONS 26 AND 35, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST, E-1-1-89;
THENCE NORTH 13°08'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1336.06 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL A;
THENCE SOUTH 00°22'23" EAST A DISTANCE OF 1300.43 TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 35;
THENCE NORTH 89°52'39" WEST ON SAID NORTH LINE A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 00°22'23" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1300.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 00°22'23" WEST A DISTANCE OF 19.13 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89°58'17" WEST A DISTANCE OF 370.80 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02°16'23" WEST A DISTANCE OF 245.93 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 01°19'09" WEST A DISTANCE OF 244.88 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02°25'31" EAST A DISTANCE OF 241.26 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 01°04'11" WEST A DISTANCE OF 245.10 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 02°29'20"
WEST A DISTANCE OF 341.77 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89°59'14"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 387.14 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 18°13'10"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 497.69 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 11°11'04"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 1548.15 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89°53'43" WEST A DISTANCE OF 22.82 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 08°31'14"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 73.10 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 01°00'19"
WEST A DISTANCE OF 266.05 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 16°05'48"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 164.37 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 22°16'18" EAST A DISTANCE OF 163.07 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO
SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 1,084,460 SQUARE FEET OR 24.90 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, at its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, reviewed the Petition and various documents submitted in support of the Petition.
NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison, Colorado, that:
1. The Petition is hereby accepted and found to be in substantial compliance with the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, C.R.S. § 31-12-101, et seq.
2. A public hearing is scheduled for August 6, 2024, at 6:00 pm, at Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone St, Morrison, CO 80465 to determine if the proposed annexation complies with the Municipal Annexation Act of 1965, C.R.S. § 31-12-101, et seq., and Article II, § 30 of the Colorado Constitution, as amended.
3. Any person living within the area proposed to be annexed, any landowner of lands thereof, any resident of the Town, any municipality located within one mile of the proposed annexation, or the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County may appear at such hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be determined by the Board of Trustees.
4. Upon completion of the hearing, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison shall set forth, by resolution, its findings of fact, and its conclusion based thereon with reference to the eligibility of the proposed annexation, whether the statutory requirements of the proposed annexation have been met, and whether an election for the annexation is required.
5. If the Board of Trustees concludes, by resolution, that all statutory requirements have been met and that the proposed annexation is eligible and legal under the laws of the State of Colorado, the Board of Trustees shall consider passage of an ordinance making the proposed annexation effective.
RESOLVED AND PASSED THIS 21ST DAY OF May 2024.
TOWN OF MORRISON: Chris Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST: Ariana Neverdahl, Town Clerk
Legal Notice No. CAN 1577
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice
TOWN OF MORRISON, COLORADO BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORDINANCE NO. 546
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE MORRISION MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LAND USE REGULATIONS
The foregoing Ordinance was, on the 18th day of June, 2024, 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 immediately.
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. CAN 1597
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice
TOWN OF MORRISON, COLORADO BOARD OF TRUSTEES ORDINANCE NO. 547
An Ordinance Amending Titles 4 and 6 of the Morrison Municipal Code Regarding Offences for Damage to Property, Littering, and Vehicle and License Registration
The foregoing Ordinance was, on the 18th day of June, 2024, 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 July 12, 2024.
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. CAN 1598
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice
NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES
Suncreek Condominiums, Evergreen, Colorado 80439
The Sun Creek Condominium Homeowners Association and its owners have voted by the required amount to amend the Association’s Declarations by a Second Amendment thereto.
You can obtain a copy of the proposed amendments by contacting Foothills Legal Solutions, LLC. via mail at 18475 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 132-210, Golden, CO 80401; via e-mail at anita@ foothillslegalsolutions.com; or via telephone to make other arrangements at (720) 608-0073.
The Declarations require consent and agreement of first mortgagees. A response must be received by Foothills Legal Solutions, LLC no later than sixty (60) days from the date of this Notice to Mortgagees. Per the Association’s Declarations and the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA) if a response is not received by 8/19/24, the proposed Amendments shall be deemed approved.
Legal Notice No. CAN 1596
First Publication: June 27, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024 Publisher: Canyon Courier
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Public Notice
Request for Proposals – BPRC Aquatics Play Features & Pool Surface Project
Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) invites qualified companies (“Respondents”) to submit their proposals for the BPRC Aquatics Play Features and Pool Surface Project to include the installation of 5 new Vortex Aquatic Play features picked by the District, all required plumbing and concrete work needed for the installation of the new aquatic play features and the resurfacing of the pool surface area with a Diamond-Brite material. A Pre-bid meeting will be held at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center, on July 3, 2024 at 10 a.m.
A copy of the full RFP can be found on EPRD’s website, www.evergreenrecreation.com. A minimum of three (3) copies of in electronic or hard copy form of the complete proposals shall be provided to EPRD by Wednesday, July 17 no later than 10 am. Submittals may be sent via mail, hand delivery, or email to EPRD: Attn: Bob Schmitz, 1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439, bschmitz@eprdco.gov.
Legal Notice No. CAN 1592
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Canyon Courier
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Public Notice
To: Aspen Customs - Calvin Bennett, Owner From: Natalie P.
Please be advised that my shed located on El Pinal Dr, Evergreen, CO previously rented by Aspen Customs (Calvin Bennett, Owner) remains occupied.
As of December 1, 2023, notice was provided by Aspen Customs of their intent to vacate the storage unit. Multiple attempts have since been made to contact Mr. Bennett regarding the remaining contents, including phone calls, voicemails, and text messages with photos of the unit.
This is a final notice that if the contents of the storage unit are not removed by July 3, 2024, they will be disposed of in accordance with Colorado State Law.
For further information regarding the storage unit and its contents, please contact Natalie by July 3, 2024.
Sincerely,
Natalie on El Pinal Dr, Evergreen, CO
Legal Notice No. CAN 1579
First Publication: June 20, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024 Publisher: Canyon Courier
Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Peter Georg Debrunner , Deceased Case Number:24PR239
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 October 14, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.
Christian Hans Debrunner
Personal Representative
26500 Molly Dr. Conifer CO 80433-6114
Legal Notice No. CAN 1586
First Publication: June 13, 2024
Last Publication: June 27, 2024
Publisher: Canyon Courier
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Sun Jr., a ‘psych mountain rock’ experience at the Mile High Hoedown
BY JO ANN M. COLTON
If you yearn to fly back to the sounds of yesteryear, you will love soaring to new heights with Boulder’s own Sun Jr, appearing at the MILE HIGH HOEDOWN later this month! The band’s sound is a blend of psychedelia, cosmic cowboy and Americana with indie-folk influences.
Friends Nod Norkus (drums), Jim Heekin (guitar/singer), Matt Kubis (banjo/singer), Jon Schimek (pedal steel guitar), and Jeremiah Streets (keys/ bass/organ) launched the band in 2013. They practiced in the evenings in Jim’s basement (“The Bottoms”), where they have become a “band of brothers.”
Sun Jr. hit the stage with a style all their own and immediately made an impression. From a spot on the “Gentleman of the Road” tour in Salida with Mumford & Sons, Dawes and the Flaming Lips in 2015, they’ve grinded their way into a stellar act that you cannot miss.
During the 2020 COVID pandemic, the band leaned heavily into long basement jams, taking notes from the likes of Pink Floyd and late ’60s bands that played for art’s sake. They branched into livestreaming to reach out to more folks and have continued to do so.
“In February 2024, (Heekin) posted a TikTok video of our song ‘Buttercorn’ from a live performance at Dharma Farm
— and it went viral,” Norkus said. “The post garnered 2.3 million views and about 40,000 new fans.”
The post was the mega break that has opened more doors to some of Colorado’s best venues and a “second media wave” of the post expanded their reach even farther, he said.
“We started receiving invitations to play in California, Texas, and points beyond the U.S.,” Norkus said.
The band’s current goal is
mostly to ignore national invites and build an ardent local fan base. To stay connected, they are partnering with Chris Wright of Violet Recording to capture their Colorado live shows to share more broadly. Wright will also engineer a series of in-studio live recordings, possibly capturing two albums from this dual recording process.
Visit sunjrband.com for the latest band information (recordings, play dates — and more)! Then, “go down” to the MILE HIGH HOEDOWN and enjoy Sun Jr.’s “Psych Mountain Rock” ex-
perience LIVE at the Stampede, 2431 S. Havana Street, in Aurora.
MILE HIGH HOEDOWN attendees can enjoy food truck food and beverages, learn new line dances with instructor/choreographer Laurie Burkardt, “creative cut” or screen print their own T-shirt with Ink & Drink, purchase a custom hat from hat shaper Parker Thomas, get a “flash” tattoo from Ace of MR. ACE Art & Tattoos; and visit Little People Face Painting for cool, but not permanent, body/ face/hair art — you’ll be sure to sparkle during Sun Jr.’s LIVE, never-to-be-duplicated hoedown performance!
Get the “low down” on the MILE HIGH HOEDOWN, which is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 29, by heading to coloradocommunitymedia.com/ mile-high-hoedown. And GET A MOVE ON, partners! We’re running a limited-time buy-oneget-one promotion. Entry ONLY tickets are $20/each ($25 at the door). Don’t miss out and BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
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