Canyon Courier January 30, 2025

Roll out the barrel: Evergreen Ice Melt takes its annual stand on the lake

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With ice cracking underfoot and an audience of ice shermen, a team from Evergreen Park & Recreation and Mountain Foothills Rotary placed the ice melt barrel on Evergreen Lake Jan. 16.

While ticket sales began a couple weeks ago, the barrel’s placement marks the ofcial start of the annual contest’s countdown. Sometime in the next three or four months, the neon green barrel will fall through the thinning ice and make someone $1,000 richer.

“ is is our big winter fundraiser,” said Rotary member Dennis Brovarone, chair of the ice melt committee.

“And we’re Rotary, so everything we make, we give away,” added Rotarian Bill

e process of placing the barrel is more than just setting it on a stand.

EPRD sta and Rotarians drill holes in the stand to attach a crossbar, securing the barrel to it, and use an ice auger to create holes that anchor the stand’s legs.

e nal step is chaining a lockbox to the stand.

“We put a couple of watches inside the

Business owners confront Morrison town board in force

Restaurateur calls for action against trustee who criticized food at his business and others

BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Triggered by an earlier meeting in which one Morrison trustee suggested decreased restaurant business could be solved by improving their food, the town’s business owners descended in force on Morrison’s Jan. 21 board meeting. ey asked again for help with parking issues they say are hurting their bottom line, and one restaurateur called for action against Trustee Paul Sutton. Sutton, who made the critical comment, is a University of Denver professor currently participating in an international Fulbright Scholar Program. He was not at this week’s meeting, but responded via email to Reza Ardehali’s board request.

“If Reza wants me removed from the board, he can initiate a recall petition that my constituents can vote on,” Sutton said. “I stand by my comments about the quality of food in some of the restaurants in Morrison. My comments are supported by independent measurements from Yelp and other social media and by the Town of Morrison survey of residents.”

Board members at the meeting said they heard the merchants’ concerns and agreed they’ll take action to address their parking concerns, which run the gamut from heavy ticketing and inadequate signage for paid parking to a lack of parking in high season.

“We started paid parking for the businesses because they wanted more turnover,” Trustee John Leonard said. “ e whole idea was to support the businesses. But they’re saying it’s not

Downes.

From left, EPRD’s parks o ce adminstrator Joey Purmort, EPRD parks operation manager Jarred Lilyhorn, Rotarians Michael Lanier, Bill Downes, Dennis Brovarone, Rotarian and EPRD’s INSPIRE supervisor Maren Schreiber, and Rotarian Bob Zavodsky worked together Jan. 16 to place the ice melt barrel on Evergreen Lake.

PHOTO BY JANE REUTER

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lock box, and take the back cover o so when they go o the watches so we know right when it happened,” Brovarone said. e two-watch system is intended to ensure that if one watch somehow keeps ticking after its icy plunge, the other will

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working. If it’s hurting you guys, we should x it.”

Mayor Chris Wolfe asked the owners at the meeting to survey the town’s entire business community and come back to the Feb. 4 meeting with their recommendations. Meanwhile, the town will review its contract with Interstate Parking, which manages the paid system.

“Businesses, come to us with your plan,” he said. “We’ll discuss it, and vote after that.”

e board’s plan forward followed sometimes emotional comments from several town merchants, most notably Tony Rigatoni’s and Rooftop Tavern owner Reza Ardehali. He asked the board to remove or sanction Sutton, saying his comments at the Jan. 7 meeting violate his responsibilities as a town trustee.

Ardehali, Morrison Inn owner Butch Luedtke and Morrison Holiday Bar owner Dave Killingsworth jointly pitched their parking concerns to the board Jan. 7. Sutton said parking was not to blame for their downturn in business.

“Make your restaurants destinations where the food’s good and people want to eat there,” he said, adding he’s had bad experiences eating at their establishments.

“Mr. Sutton’s abject disrespect for the town restaurants should not be tolerated,” Ardehali said. “His public comment sent the message (that) the food in this town sucks (which is) bulletin board material

stop and display the time it did so. at time is used to determine each year’s top three winners — those who most accurately guess the dates, hours, minutes and seconds the barrel falls.

Each year, Kittredge Auto Body repaints the barrel a new color, this year choosing an electric shade of green that met with everyone’s approval for its eye-catching vividness.

e barrel has taken its annual plunge

locations can be found at evergreenicemelt.com. Tickets may also be purchased online until midnight March 17 — unless

Proceeds from ticket sales bene t several entities, including the Evergreen Park and Recreation District’s INSPIRE program, Evergreen Christian Outreach, Resilience 1220, Crutches 4 Africa and the Mountain Foothills Rotary Foundation. e ice melt contest typically raises between $12,000 and $17,000. For more information, visit Evergreen Ice Melt.

for every other restaurant in the region. Why eat in Morrison – even its town ocials say the food there is terrible.”

Ardehali said Sutton has “ duciary duties to the town,” and cited a board resolution that trustees should support, ap-

preciate and respect the interests of the community.

“Listening to all viewpoints and facts with an open mind before deciding an issue is another duty in the resolution,” Ardehali said. “Yet during the hearing, Mr.

Sutton remarked, ‘I’m done with this conversation. ere’s lots of parking in town.’

“ is is a member who took an oath to represent me and this community. He has to answer for that behavior,” Ardehali continued. “ e town charter provides for removal of a Trustee for malfeasance. I hereby request the mayor investigate and consider sanctions against Mr. Sutton, including but not limited to his removal from the board.”

e board did not immediately respond to Ardehali’s request.

“I’m hurting, my business is hurting, all of us are,” said Barbara Boudreaux, owner of La Boutique Des Boudreaux. “ enances should show it. It’s parking right now. I hope we all can keep jobs.”

Krista Gaasvig, owner of the Hungry Goat restaurant, said she is a fan of paid parking but the system needs changes. She o ered the board several potential solutions, including free parking during the slow months of January, February and March, a reduction in the hours in which paid parking is enforced, and better signage.

“Parking is an issue that needs to be addressed and soon,” she said. “I get told all the time, ‘I didn’t know it was paid.’ People get frustrated that they got a ticket, and they say I’ll never come back to Morrison again. Enhancing the signage would make sense.”

She also believes the town needs more parking.

“We are a seasonal town,” she said. “You build your water treatment facility for

EPRD parks operation manager Jarred Lilyhorn shows the lockbox and watch that are attached to the barrel to mark the exact time it breaks through the ice. PHOTOS BY JANE REUTER

Rotarian Bob Zavodsky uses an ice auger to drill holes that secure the legs of the stand on which the ice melt barrel rests.

Tony Rigatoni’s and Rooftop Tavern owner Reza Ardehali address the Morrison Town Board Jan. 21, calling for action against Trustee Paul Sutton for comments critical of his restaurant and others. PHOTO BY JANE REUTER

A Professional Home Inspection Is the Best Investment You Can Make in a Home You Buy

The importance of hiring a professional home inspector can’t be overstated, whether you’re buying a new home from a builder or an existing home of any age.

Many, perhaps most, readers understand that and know how a professional inspector works in the context of a signed purchase contract. For others, let me answer your likely questions in hopes that some readers will benefit from this column. The questions below are from a consumer guide published by the National Association of Realtors, but the answers are all my own, based on over two decades of representing buyers in the purchase of both new and existing homes. What is a home inspection?

cause we’re in the Rocky Mountains, he will certainly recommend a test for radon gas using an electronic device that samples the air for the presence of radon gas once an hour for 48 hours. And he (as well as your agent) should always recommend a sewer scope to determine whether the sewer line from the house to the sewer main is damaged or simply requires cleaning. Are home inspections required?

plain any issues that he uncovers, but also show where utility turn-offs are located and answer other buyer questions.

How long does the home inspection take?

Your inspector will be looking at every element of the home — the structure, the roof, the siding, the foundation, the flatwork (driveway, walkways, basement and garage slabs), rainwater management (downspouts, gradient of earth next to the foundation), insulation (both walls and attic), windows, doors, flooring and ceilings. He (or, rarely, she) will test all appliances, including disposal, and run a cycle of the dishwasher and clothes washer. He’ll test all faucets, making sure, for example, that hot is on the left and cold is on the right. He’ll fill sinks and bathtubs enough to see whether they leak when drained. He’ll flush toilets. He’ll test light switches and outlets, using a device which shows whether the hot/neutral polarity is correct, and whether the outlet is grounded. Within 5 feet of any water source, he’ll use the same device to see whether an outlet is ground-fault protected, as required by current building codes. If the home was built in the 1960-70s, he’ll check to see if there is aluminum wiring. If so, he’ll check whether the wiring has been pigtailed with copper. He’ll inspect the breaker box. He’ll look at the manufacturer’s tags on the furnace, A/C and water heater, which will tell him the year of manufacture. If they are over 15 years old, he’ll indicate that they are “beyond their useful life” on the inspection report, suggesting that the buyer should demand replacement, even if they’re working fine.

Your inspector is usually a generalist, and he’ll recommend a secondary inspection by a specialist if, for example, he suspects the presence of asbestos, or structural issues. Be-

No, but any buyer would be illadvised not to spend the few hundred dollars for a professional inspection, a radon test and a sewer scope, given that any single issue that is uncovered could cost far more to mitigate than you spent to uncover it, and the buyer could reasonably expect the seller to agree to the repair, especially when it’s a health or safety issue, as is often the case. That’s why I wrote in the headline that an inspection is your “best investment.”

Who performs the home inspection?

Fortunately, there are national associations (e.g., NACHI) which certify home inspectors, because the State of Colorado does not license or regulate home inspectors (which I have argued for in previous columns). Radon inspection is regulated, and the person who installs the device must be licensed. Sewer inspectors are also not licensed.

That said, however, your real estate agent, if he or she is not a newbie, probably has all kinds of specialists, including electricians and structural engineers, that he can recommend based on past experience with other buyers. Who is responsible for inspection costs?

The state-mandated purchase contract says that inspection is the buyer’s responsibility and expense. Sometimes, a buyer will submit and “inspection objection” which demands that the seller hire, for example, a licensed electrician to inspect the home and make any recommended repairs, but a seller should reject such a provision and remind the buyer that doing so is the buyer’s responsibility and expense.

Should a buyer attend the inspection?

Absolutely. The inspector will provide a PDF detailing the results of the inspection, but there’s no substitute for the buyer to attend the inspection so the inspector can ex-

A thorough home inspection should take at least two and usually three hours for a typical single-family home. A condo or townhome can be inspected in less time, and a large home could take even longer, especially if there are outbuildings.

When the inspector has finished his rounds he will want to go over the key issues that he uncovered. He will have taken photos and possibly videos of the issues he uncovered, which will be included in the PDF he sends you and your agent that evening or the following day. Some inspectors now put their reports online, which has the benefit of including links to video clips.

Some inspectors provide a 3-ring binder

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which not only includes the printed report, but also useful homeowner advice about all aspects of maintaining the home year-round. What does it mean if a home is listed as is?

I addressed this in my column two weeks ago, but let me repeat my comments. Yes, a seller may say upfront that the home is sold “as is” and that they will not make any repairs. Or, to win a bidding war, the buyer may “waive inspection” in their purchase contract, but I consider both actions bogus, for the reason that the buyer will (or should) still conduct a professional inspection, and, if a serious issue or two are uncovered, the buyer can still terminate the contract because of that condition. When notified, the seller will most likely want to salvage the contract by offering to make the necessary repair. Thus, the house was not sold “as is” after all, or the buyer didn’t really “waive inspection objection.”

Without an HOA Can Still Have Covenants

Covenants has been around for at least as long as subdivisions, and probably longer. Not so long ago, covenants tended to focus more on racial discrimination than on controlling things like the minimum or maximum size of homes, the requirement to have grass and one tree in the front yard, etc.

Nowadays those old covenants which discriminated against people of color and/or Jews are illegal and can’t be enforced, but there are covenants about those modern topics which can be enforced — but by whom?

That’s why homeowner associations (HOAs) were created. Not only do they provide services for which they charge dues, but they can enforce covenants plus their own rules and regulations to which homeowners must abide. And state law stands behind those enforcement powers. In fact, until last year an HOA could actually foreclose on a member’s home if they failed to pay fines for violations levied by the HOA. (Now an HOA can only foreclose on a member for unpaid dues.)

So, let’s say you are in a subdivision with no HOA (yippee!), but a neighbor is violating something in the covenants, such as parking their work truck or an abandoned car in their driveway or on their front lawn?

As the complaining neighbor, your only recourse is to sue the offending neighbor in civil court for violating the covenants that pertain to that home. Because of the cost and inconvenience associated with litigation, only egregious violations are likely to be enforced by one neighbor against another. Has this softened your attitude toward HOAs?

A Mini Restaurant Review...

Rita and I have discovered a great Mexican restaurant, La Huacha, right under our noses — literally. The restaurant is on the corner of Rogers Street and South Golden Road, on the 1st floor of GW Apartments. We live right above it!

This restaurant began as a food truck 1/4 mile away, but now they occupy the space occupied briefly by Pancho & Jane, which didn’t last long at all because it was just a bar with tacos. La Huacha is a full-menu restaurant. See www.LaHuacha.com and give it a try! It has a well deserved rating of 4.9 on Yelp and elsewhere.

I ordered their crispy chili rellenos and a tequila drink served in a carved-out pineapple which they call Pina Loca. Yum!

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and furnishings for their new home. You can download this column from www. JimSmithColumns.com and send it to them. Our broker associates and I look forward to serving them. Invite them to contact me or any of our broker associates listed below.

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peak usage. We need parking for peak usage.”

Morrison Holiday Bar owner Dave Killingsworth, who has repeatedly addressed the board about inadequate parking, spoke again Jan. 21.

“I’m not feeling the community,” he said. “I never really have. I’d like you guys to go out and have a retreat and see what you want to do to make community here.

“You got $37 grand from me last year in sales tax,” he continued.. “I want a refund. You’re not helping us. I don’t know why the town of Morrison makes it so tough for any of the businesses to get by.”

Several board members expressed their empathy for and desire to help the merchants, including Mayor Wolfe, who opened the meeting with a statement.

“We love our businesses, we love our residents and we really want everybody to know we’re working hard to represent and do the best we can,” he said. “We know there are hiccups every once in a while.

“My dad once told me for every problem, there’s a solution,” he continued. “ at’s the attitude (of) our town manager and this board. We want to move forward, and make sure you know we appreciate you.”

Morrison’s sales tax revenue dropped from about $2.4 million in 2023 to $1.9 million in 2024, according to town records. Some of that could be attributed to the mid-October closing of Café Prague, a popular downtown Czech food restaurant.

During that same time, the town took in almost $300,000 in parking revenue, including parking fees and tickets, according to town documents.

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Tap on the Rocks shares its parking lot with the Town of Morrison, which leads to confusion for its customers. Parking on the half the restaurant owns is free for customers, but is paid on the Morrison side. Sta put up signs to alert patrons in hopes of saving them a parking ticket.

PHOTO BY JANE REUTER

Survey: Morrison business owners show range of concerns about parking

Most say business is down, citing parking as a contributing factor

BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A survey of Morrison business owners and managers shows most have concerns about parking, with many saying paid parking has impacted their business.

e Canyon Courier surveyed most of the town businesses in this article on Jan. 17, speaking to a few others in fall 2024.

“ e winter business has declined tenfold because of the parking,” said Sherri Lind, co-owner of e Cow restaurant. e Cow has its own small parking lot, free for customers, but customers easily over ow it and park on the street where a fee is required.

“We rely on the locals and they’re not coming,” Lind said. “We tried to come up with a way to pay for parking, to validate, and there’s no way to do it.

“I get why they did it (added paid parking),” Lind added. “Cyclists would come, park, ride for six hours and take up the merchants’ parking. at’s what we were trying to avoid. But this is overkill.”

ree Morrison restauranteurs came to the town board’s Jan. 7 meeting, asking their elected leaders for help with parking.

Butch Luedtke, owner of the Morrison Inn, and Reza Ardehali, owner of Tony Rigatoni’s and the Rooftop Tavern, said paid parking is the issue, while Morrison Holiday Bar owner Dave Killingsworth said lack of parking is the problem.

Other business owners had mixed opinions, though all had some thoughts on the issue.

At Tap on the Rocks, Shauna Dincola said poor and confusing signage leads to customers getting parking tickets. e restaurant owns half its parking lot but shares the other half with the Town of Morrison. So while parking is free on one side, it’s paid on the other. Signage in the lot doesn’t make that clear, she said, and paid parking signs on the nearby street are not noticeable.

“Even though we have signs about it everywhere, people blame us when they get tickets,” she said. “ e street needs to just have more signage. e signs they have are small. Make them so people can see them.”

Talai Franz, who owns Meadowsweet Gifts and Wellness, said paid parking is now a reality in many towns. It doesn’t upset her, but it does frustrate her customers.

“It’s a ected my business mildly,” she said. “I hear from people all the time that they don’t come into Morrison because of the pay-for-parking. I don’t get it; it wouldn’t stop me. But I don’t let it stress me out. It’s not worth it to me.”

A shop owner who asked to remain anonymous said she lost elderly customers who couldn’t understand how to use the parking app. People can pay using a scanned code or at a kiosk. She said the paid parking is e ective during the town’s busy summer weekends, but is a hit on

business during the winter.

Dave Cowden of Tom’s Upholstery is also frustrated. He said his customers have repeatedly gotten parking tickets while running in to pick up an item.

Susie Britt, who runs the souvenir shop attached to and co-owned by the Morrison Inn, said she loves Morrison and enjoys working in the town. But parking is the No. 1 issue for her business.

“ e townspeople may not want to hear that, but they live in a town based on tourism,” she said. “People complain about parking all the time. I just feel like as a business, we’ve been asking for more parking. But it seems like the residents get more of a vote than the business owners.”

Tom Clapp, longtime owner of Sundance Sensations, believes a combination of issues has taken a toll on his bottom line.

“ is is the worst winter for business we have ever had,” he said, adding it’s “because of the parking, speeding tickets, and

lack of any care or promotion from the town. I like my quaint little town. We’re funky, fun and unique. But I’ve owned a business here for 25 years, and I have zero say in what goes on.”

While the speed camera was removed late last year, Clapp said it left a lasting, negative impression on those who were ned.

Next door, Heather Nielsen at La Boutique Des Boudreaux also cited parking as an issue. From her viewpoint, it’s the lack of parking more than the fact that people now have to pay for it.

“Everybody has to pay for parking anymore, but there’s no place to park,” she said. “And they (the town) do nothing to promote the businesses. When you look at Idaho Springs, Manitou Springs, they do a lot for their town. I feel very disappointed when I look at other small towns. ere’s so much potential here.”

Morrison started its paid parking program in 2021 after hearing from downtown Morrison owners who said their customers can’t nd places to park. e board said then it hoped paid parking would promote turnover that would in turn help local businesses.

Under Interstate Parking’s agreement with Morrison, the town gets 50% of the net revenue. e town also gets money from parking tickets, which are $50 each. In 2024, Morrison took in just shy of $300,000 in parking revenue, including parking fees and parking tickets, according ot town documents.

Parking on Bear Creek Avenue is plentiful on a chilly December morning, but harder to find on a summer weekend.

PHOTOS BY JANE REUTER

An Evergreen resident who came to eat at the Hungry Goat uses Morrison’s parking kiosk for the first time.

Former Morrison police chief takes top job in Walsenburg

Bill Vinelli, still under investigation in Morrison, is charged with rebuilding Walsenburg’s disbanded police department

BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Former Morrison Police Chief Bill Vinelli, who left the town amid a still ongoing investigation, is now the police chief in Walsenburg. Vinelli took the lead there Jan. 2.

Vinelli, Morrison’s chief since February 2022, was placed on involuntary, paid administrative leave in early November. e Morrison Town Board then voted Dec. 3 to disband its police department, which took e ect Jan. 1.

Coincidentally, Vinelli was hired in Walsenburg to reassemble a town police force that was disbanded several years ago.

While an investigation surrounding his departure continues, Walsenburg Mayor Gary Vezanni said they saw no reason not to hire Vinelli.

“He had a 35-year spotless record; we’re comfortable with him,” Vezanni said. “We’ve done as much in the way of background checks as we could. We talked to Bil and Bill’s attorney. We found out the investigation is on some minor policy things they charged him with. I tried to talk to Morrison administration. It’s some kind of investigation they’re not talking about.”

comment. According to Colorado Peace O cer Standards and Training, he resigned while under investigation on Dec. 31, 2024. POST documents and manages the certi cation and training of Colorado law enforcement o cers.

Morrison Town Manager Mallory Nassau said the investigation is still active.

“I do not have a sense of the completion date as it is being conducted through an independent third party,” she wrote in an email.

gan said the results will remain private unless the town board chooses to make them public.

Walsenburg’s residents voted to disband its police department in 2017, turning law enforcement over to the Huerfano County Sheri ’s O ce. But in September 2024, Sheri Bruce Newman said his deputies would no longer patrol in Walsenburg. Vinelli was hired to lead and help assemble a new town police force.

“I like him,” Vezzani said. “He’s the small-town type that ts us. He’s put a police force together, and that’s what we need.”

Walsenburg, the Huerfano County seat, is home to about 3,100 and is located at

the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 160. Vezzani said its downtown has su ered several break-ins and other incidents recently.

“ e sheri didn’t really deal with it,” Vezzani said. “I think that’s why people wanted to go back to having police.”

Colorado POST also shows Richard Norton resigned from the Morrison Police Department while under investigation on Dec. 28, 2024. e former Morrison K9 ofcer was on unpaid administrative leave after an Oct. 4 arrest by Longmont Police on charges of domestic violence, child abuse and unlawful storage of a rearm.  Norton also resigned while under investigation from the Broom eld Police Department in July 2022.

Former Morrison Police Chief Bill Vinelli FILE PHOTO

Colorado Cowboy Gathering performers, organizers reflect on importance of Western lifestyle, storytelling

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In the song “Night Rider’s Lament,” a cowboy reads a letter from home asking:

“Why do you ride for your money? / Tell me: Why do you rope for short pay? / You ain’t a’gettin’ nowhere / And you’re losin’ your share / Boy, you must have gone crazy out there.”

Perhaps some Colorado Cowboy Gathering attendees ask themselves the same thing every year, when the performers get on stage to sing songs and recite poems about long cattle drives, lonely nights in the wilderness, dangerous outlaws and other challenges one might face on the Western Frontier.

As those performers and organizers will explain, the cowboy lifestyle is certainly hard, but it’s also very rewarding.

“I’m grateful and blessed to remain in this lifestyle,” emcee Dennis Russell said.

Over the Jan. 17-19 weekend, the Colorado Cowboy Gathering returned to Golden for its annual shows at the Bu alo Rose. is year’s show featured 10 musical and poetry acts from four states.

e Jan. 17 “Kickin’ It O ” show was practically sold out with more than 200 attendees packed onto the main oor and spread around the balcony to enjoy a mix of original and classic cowboy poems and songs.

Russell was thankful for “so much participation,” as well as the quality of performers who traveled to Golden for the occasion.

e Colorado Cowboy Gathering started 36 years ago at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and typically coincides with the National Western Stock Show.

Around 2011, CCG moved to the American Mountaineering Center in downtown Golden, Russell and fellow board member Susie Knight explained. e 2021 show was canceled because of COVID-19 but returned in January 2022. However, the organizers decided to forgo the 2023 show, but returned in 2024 at a new Golden venue.

“It worked out for our crowd,” Knight said. “ e Bu alo Rose was calling our name. … (Golden’s) Western connection just calls to cowboy culture.”

Should have been a cowboy

While there aren’t many in Golden anymore, Knight dened a cowboy as someone who knows how to ranch, handle cattle and ride horses. Being

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handy with a rope is good too, she added.

Knight, who lives in Conifer, rides horses and guides trail rides, among similar work.

Russell, who also ranches in Colorado, said working with livestock was a key trait of cowboys. But, he added that one’s relationship to the land is also crucial. Cowboys typically live “out at the end of the pavement” and have an intrinsic feeling for their surroundings, he described.

“You put the land and animals before yourself,” Russell continued. “ … You’re close to nature and close to God.”

Another aspect is following what Russell called “the cowboy code,” explaining: “When you give your word, you keep it.”

While this lifestyle isn’t for everyone, Russell and Knight said everyone can enjoy cowboy songs and poems. Knight described how the cowboy lifestyle is “romantic, attractive and wholesome” — traits that also pervade the songs and poems about it.

New Mexico musicians and twins Kacey and Jenna unborg, 19, shared their original songs Jan. 17 during their rst trip to the Colorado Cowboy Gathering. e unborgs grew up on a ranch and embraced their passion for music at a young age, learning to play the guitar, sing and write songs.

Like Knight and Russell, the unborgs said cowboy music and poetry often describes a love for the land; an appreciation for animals and people; and a respect for history and storytelling of the Old West.

Kacey described how she loves this style of music — calling it an “underground genre” — partly because of how di erent and soulful it is from other genres of music.

While these songs and stories of the Old West might not be completely true, it’s important to carry on the tradition, the unborgs said, and help others learn about and appreciate cowboy culture, they said.

“It’s a lot like folk music,” Jenna said. “It’s for the people. It’s relatable.”

For those on the outside looking in, the cowboy lifestyle might seem crazy or too hard, even if they appreciate the music and poetry it produces.

But, if the “Night Rider’s Lament” is anything to go by, the cowboys think everyone else is crazy. After all, they’re the ones missing out on the beauty of the untouched wilderness, the camaraderie of a cattle drive and seeing one’s perseverance pay dividends long-term.

“Why do they ride for their money? / Tell me: Why do they ride for short pay? / ey ain’t a’gettin’ nowhere / And they’re losin’ their share / Boy, they must have gone crazy out there / Son, they all must be crazy out there.”

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Doug Figgs performs at the Colorado Cowboy Gathering’s “Kickin’ It O ” show Jan. 17 at the Bu alo Rose. This year’s Colorado Cowboy Gathering featured 10 poetry and musical acts from four states.

PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

Twins Jenna and Kacey Thunborg perform during the Colorado Cowboy Gathering’s “Kickin’ It O ” show Jan. 17 at the Bu alo Rose. Many attendees wore cowboy hats, boots and other Western apparel to the show, which typically coincides with the National Western Stock Show.

Fred Powell, a Colorado Cowboy Gathering volunteer, inspects things at the back of the Bu alo Rose during the Jan. 17 afternoon show. The afternoon show, which was the first of the weekend, was sold out with more than 200 attendees.

Peggy Malone performs during the Colorado Cowboy Gathering’s “Kickin’ It O ” show Jan. 17 at the Bu alo Rose. Malone, who hails from Fruita, Colorado, has been in entertainment for nearly 60 years.

Kittredge resident among those pardoned by Trump

Je rey Sabol had earlier said he was “100% guilty” and deserved his punishment

BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Kittredge resident is among the roughly 1,500 defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021 United States Capitol riot pardoned by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. Je rey Sabol, who’d been sentenced to prison on three felonies for offenses tied to the U.S. Capitol breach, was granted clemency on Jan. 20.

A U.S. district judge sentenced him in March 2024 to 63 months in prison and ordered him to pay $32,000 in restitution. e felony charges were obstruction of an o cial proceeding and aiding and abetting, federal robbery, assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain o cers with a deadly or dangerous weapon and aiding and abetting.

Court documents showed Sabol traveled from his Kittredge home to Washington, D.C. Jan. 6 to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally. Sabol traveled with several other individuals who were members of a self-described “neighborhood watch” group, according to the release. On the advice of one group member, Sabol packed a helmet, a trauma kit, a buck knife and zip ties.

According to the Associated Press, Sabol ripped a baton from an o cer’s hands before pulling another o cer into the crowd outside the Capitol, allowing other rioters to assault the o cer with weapons.

Less than a year ago — in March 2024 — Sabol told U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras that he knows he is “100%” guilty and would have apologized directly to the o cers whom he attacked if they had attended the hearing, according to the AP.

“I accept whatever it is you hand me,” the AP quoted Sabol as saying. “I’ll be honest: I deserve it.”

In the days following the rally and capitol breach, Sabol deleted text messages and other communications from his cell phone, according to the United States Attorney’s o ce. He also asked another individual to delete a “sel e video” that depicted Sabol immediately after he had been pepper sprayed and in which Sabol stated that he had “tried to rush the front gate, the front door,” the release said. Sab-

ol also destroyed his laptop computers in a microwave oven and dropped his cell phone into a body of water, the release said.

Sabol then booked a ight to Zurich, Switzerland, and when he was unable to board the aircraft, he rented a car and drove toward Westchester, New York, where the FBI arrested him on Jan. 11, 2021.

A Kittredge resident is among the roughly 1,500 defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021 United States Capitol riot pardoned by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. SHUTTERSTOCK

Symbol represents merger of North Fork and Inter-Canyon fire districts; Elk Creek’s participation on hold

BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e newly formed Conifer Fire Protection District unveiled its new logo recently. e district is a merger of the North Fork and InterCanyon re districts, which plans to add Elk Creek re in the future.

Elk Creek’s e ort to unify with its neighboring Conifer re districts are on hold pending the outcome of an appeal led by an Elk Creek board member and district resident.

As Conifer Fire, the new agency will rebrand its entire department, including all North Fork and InterCanyon buildings, equipment, uniforms, website and social media.

North Fork Fire Chief Curt Rogers, who is expected to become chief of the merged district, said all the changes required to merge, including rebranding, will take time.

“It’s probably not all going to change in the rst year,” he said. “We have no major plans operationally, but we will start the rebranding process. We’re working on a new website and other social

Conifer Fire unveils new logo

media sites for Conifer Fire. It’ll be a slow burn for us to get there.”

e new logo includes the Maltese cross and the Star of Life. e cross traces its history back to the 11th century when the charitable organization the Knights of Malta adopted it while providing aid to Jerusalem’s sick and poor. Today, it symbolizes the willingness of re ghters to sacri ce their lives for others. e Star of Life is a sixpointed symbol that represents emergency medical services.

“We worked with a company to come up with a logo and we wanted those to be part of it,” Rogers said. “We also tried to keep the logo easy to reproduce. It’s an oldschool look, but what’s what we’re going for.”

While plans also call for North Fork and Inter-Canyon to merge their nances, that will also be a gradual process. Because both agencies’ 2025 budgets were nearly complete when their boards voted for uni cation, both districts registered their own mill levies for 2025. ey plan to le as one in 2026. For 2025, Inter-Canyon’s mill levy is 14.446 and North Fork’s is 12.

Rogers said the absence of Elk Creek Fire’s tax revenue will limit Conifer Fire’s immediate plans.

“We can’t do as many things as we were talking about doing to start with, but we are still moving ahead with plans that Elk Creek will eventually join us and working hand-in-hand with them,” he said.

and emergency responders.

Conifer Fire’s new logo includes both the Maltese Cross and the Star of Life, traditional symbols for

A heavenly thought

“JERRY FABYANIC

A fever called Living.” It’s a line in Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, “To Annie.” I was so moved by it that I instantly decided it would make an ideal theme and perfect title for an essay. But like what unfailingly happens when I write, thoughts and words veered in the direction they would.

The power of friendship, unwavering confidence and a commitment to action

TWORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

“To Annie” is a melancholy paean about resting serenely in the afterlife. Perhaps it was Poe’s notion of heaven. Maybe, but the poem indirectly alludes to the intensity of life in the 1840s. Since then, it’s grown exponentially more feverish.

Poe’s writings, like those of the many greats, invariably cause my mind to wonder about the mystery of life. at penchant began in the rst grade when I was introduced to my rst tome: my reader of Dick and Jane’s escapades. I quickly became fascinated with stories, both ctional and true-to-life. In time, history, psychology and the other ologies became strong interests. Actually, passions. e human condition and experience.   I found adventurous stories very much to my liking. In the eighth grade, Sister Elenita prompted us boys to read “ e Hardy Boys” series, but when I saw what they were about, I thought, “Meh,” or something close to that. But it was then I discovered Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” I had no clue what a league was in that context because for me at that time it was the group of teams the Pittsburgh Pirates played in. I consulted a dictionary, but the concept remained vague. But it didn’t matter because I dove into the depth with Captain Nemo and discovered a wondrously mysterious world. To this day, I still nd adventure stories like Jon Krakauer’s “Into in Air,” Daniel James Brown’s “Boys in the Boat,” and the host of Hampton Sides’ books to be gripping page-turners. Nevertheless, my heart resides primarily in stories about the human condition. Generally not packed with page-turning adventure, mystery, or romance, literary ction takes the reader on a more perilous journey: into the recesses of the human mind. For me, there’s no better guide than John Steinbeck. In my estimation, he was the best in developing complex characters as they make their ways through the maze of life. us it happens that that literary preference dovetails perfectly with my passion for the ologies.

As I wrote in “Toning the Mind,” reading ought to provide an enjoyable escape from the mundane, bustle, and travails of life. But I already live far from omas Hardy’s Madding Crowd, never inclined to amass a golden nest egg, and continue to be a voracious reader. And now a writer. As such, I ruminate about the madness that’s infected us. I think about the world of illusion, delusion, and fantasy that the great writers diligently worked to bring to our consciousness with the hope, I presume, of dispelling social pathologies from our psyches. To little avail, it seems. But they never quit trying.

I try to carry on their work, but it’s a never-ending work in progress. Like it is with sports, art, and craftsmanship, watching and learning from the great ones is a terri c way to hone your skillset. To do that, to absorb an iota of Steinbeck’s literary touch, I crawl slowly through his novels and marvel at how without wasting words, even in his 600-hundred page opus, “East of Eden,” he guides the reader through the caverns of his characters’ minds and souls, discreetly detailing how their lives intersect in relation to the moral principle in play, like how the biblical Cain has gotten a bad rap.

I marvel at the human spirit and the achievements, perseverance, and goodness of those who don’t put money and career front and center, who are generous with their time, who are caring for and appreciative of their family, neighbors, and nation, and who live authentic, full-throated lives. I nd their stories uplifting and inspirational counterweights to the excesses of those in the throes of the fever of living. Poe, like each of us, had his notion about the afterlife. And here’s where I’ll probably o end at least part of the 73 percent of Americans that polls indicate believe in a literal heaven. For me, that notion is a fantasy, although I understand why many subscribe to it. Being that as it is, I prefer Robert Browning’s description of heaven: One’s reach exceeding their grasp. us, I pluck away on my keyboard with visions not of sugar plums dancing in my head but of carrying on the tradition of Steinbeck by doing what he tried to do — explain the inexplicable — and in like manner encouraging you, no matter your age or circumstance, to extend your reach beyond your grasp.

Jerry Fabyanic is the author of “Sisyphus Wins” and “Food for ought: Essays on Mind and Spirit.” He lives in Georgetown.

his week, I want to share some lesser-known insights about two remarkable leaders: Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. I learned about some of their stories in a fantastic podcast called “Hope Through History.”

In 1940, Winston Churchill believed he was the only person capable of saving Great Britain from the impending invasion by Germany. When he was appointed Prime Minister, he was already a familiar name worldwide, but few people had confidence in his ability to lead, and even fewer believed that Britain could fend off a German invasion. Churchill’s conviction was undeniable. Ultimately, he proved to be an exceptional leader, significantly contributing to saving the world from a terrible fate.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s true genius as a political leader lay in his relentless pursuit of solutions and his belief that it was essential for people to maintain hope. He firmly believed that combining action with hope would lead to excellent results. FDR developed this philosophy during his struggles with polio; it became central to all his endeavors.

During World War II, these two world leaders became close friends. At one point, Churchill even received a letter from Roosevelt that concluded with, “It is fun to be in the same decade as you.” In many ways,

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Jim Roome

both men played crucial roles in saving the world. Their friendship and core beliefs serve as inspiring models for us today, especially during personally challenging times.

As the conflict progressed, Churchill and Roosevelt’s friendship deepened. During World War II, they spent 113 days meeting face-to-face and exchanged over 2,000 letters and messages. The bond they forged allowed them to navigate numerous difficulties together, with encouragement and support evident in every communication.

When we face struggles, one of the most important things we can do is seek out our friends. Their presence provides immense support. Celebrate those friendships; they can help you overcome any difficult situation.

Beyond their friendship, when we examine the foundational beliefs of Churchill and Roosevelt, we see that the combination of absolute confidence, commitment to action, and unwavering hope was not only present in their every word and action but also instrumental in saving the world.

Those same core beliefs —

Save Elk Creek Fire, again! The May 6 Board Election could be a game-changer

A potential decisive game-changer in the Elk Creek Fire Protection District’s “uni cation” process arrives on May 6, 2025, when ECFPD board elections will replace two term-limited board members. If ECFPD voters elect new board members not in favor of the actions taken by outgoing directors, the new board can vote to withdraw from the Pre-Consolidation Agreement which would stop the Merger (“Uni cation”).

As a reminder, in November 2023, a majority 3,057 voters of the ECFPD rejected consolidation with the North Fork FPD and the Inter-Canyon FPD — winning by 132 votes.

After a period of about eleven months of complete silence to the community, undaunted the ree Fire Chiefs announced in a video on Aug. 17, 2024, they would seek to join the three Districts by “Uni cation,” a merger process by statute which does not require a vote of the people (as does consolidation).

We have led an appeal of this “uni cation” process with the Je erson County Board of County Commissioners and separately with the 1st Judicial District Court. “Uni cation” is now on hold, and while the three districts are moving forward as if uni cation is a foregone conclusion, it most certainly is not.

confidence, action, and hope — can transform our individual worlds today, just as they did during World War II.

I understand that struggles can be overwhelming and that some days may feel insurmountable. However, do not lose sight of the fact that friendships, unwavering confidence, a commitment to action and hope are powerful pillars upon which to build your approach to adversity. With these as your foundation, you will prevail.

I hope my words inspire you, and that you will share them with those who need encouragement. Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories with me so far; I truly enjoy hearing how you find valuable insights in these columns and use them to uplift those around you. This week, I would especially love to hear how the foundations of friendship, confidence, action and hope help you. You can reach me at jim. roome@gmail.com.

Jim Roome lives in Arvada with his wife Beth. He spent 34 years in public education. Lessons learned from the one two punch of being diagnosed with MS shortly before his best friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer led him into a new pursuit as a freelance writer and speaker. He uses his life experiences and love of stories to inspire, educate and encourage local, national and international audiences.

e reasons to oppose uni cation are clear and strong. An analysis performed by the Conifer & South Evergreen Community Committee shows that as before with Consolidation, the uni cation plan irresponsibly diminishes the current high level-of-service within the Elk Creek FPD community, unnecessarily places an enormous debt burden on the entire mountain community and unfairly requires Elk Creek FPD taxpayers to substantially subsidize rehabilitation of services at Inter-Canyon and North Fork FPDs.

If you believe that circumventing the ECFPD voters is not OK, please consider making your voice heard as a nominee. e District is our last bit of local governance. Bigger government is not better government. Most importantly, losing our precious Elk Creek Fire Department to a bureaucratic demise without a Vote of e People is blatantly undemocratic.

e deadline for ling the Self-nomination and Acceptance forms is Feb. 28, 2025. Visit https:// elkcreekfpd.colorado.gov/transparency/elections. To serve on the District Board of Directors, you must be registered to vote in the State of Colorado and either reside within the District or own taxable property within the District. is is a volunteer position for 4 years with the ability to stand for election for one additional term.

Save Elk Creek Fire, again!

Neil Whitehead III, Conifer

Columnist

Rocky Flats documentary released nationally

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

An Arvada native and lmmaker whose documentary examines the deadly history of Rocky Flats will soon be put on the national stage.

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Following its premiere at the Denver Film Festival, “Half-Life of Memory: America’s Forgotten Atomic Bomb Factory” is set for national video release. e documentary became available to rent or own across North American digital HD platforms – including internet, cable, satellite, and DVD – beginning Jan 25, according to a news release.

e Rocky Flats lm will also have local theatrical screenings at Denver University, e Dairy Arts Center, and the Colorado Environmental Film Festival in the new few weeks, the news release states.

Half-Life of Memory exposes the legacy of Colorado’s Rocky Flats plant, which secretly produced thousands of atomic weapons. From illegal nuclear waste dumping to radioactive contamination in suburban Denver, Half-Life of Memory re-

Myra Lynn Anderson, 77, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, in Lakewood, CO after a battle with cancer.

Born on October 26, 1947, Myra dedicated her life to her family and friends touching the lives of many with her kind and nurturing spirit.

veals the devastating aftermath of America’s nuclear ambitions, the news release states.

Rocky Flats churned out 70,000 plutonium “triggers” for nuclear weapons. e plant’s res, leaks and illegal dumping contaminated the Denver metro area with radioactive and toxic chemicals, according to an earlier news release about the lm.

A massive plutonium re in 1969 – one of the worst in U.S. history  – sparked a decade of mass protests, eventually leading to an unprecedented raid by the FBI and the Department of Energy that shuttered the plant in 1989, according to the news release.

Half-Life of Memory is the rst fulllength lm by director Je Gipe, a visual artist best known for creating the Rocky Flats  Cold War Horse monument. Gipe grew up in Arvada, downwind of the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant. His father worked in the plant and was exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Gipe told Colorado Community Media last October that he did not want Rocky

After graduating from Walkersville High School Myra’s work began by completing her education as a Medical Secretary, leading her to work at the National Institute of Health (NIH) where she worked for the director of NCI at NIH Bethesda Md. ere, she supported cancer research doctors, and met Larry. ey were in a ski club back east and from their love of skiing they moved to Colorado. In Evergreen she focused on creating a warm and loving home for her family, a testament to her dedication as a wife and mother.

Myra’s life was rich with hobbies that connected

BERGGREN

her with nature and those she loved. An avid golfer and hiker, she also cherished camping trips and long walks with family and friends and loved the hot springs in the mountains and southwest. ese activities re ected her love for adventure and her deep appreciation for the outdoors. One of her best memories was her honeymoon skiing in Austria with Larry.

She leaves behind a loving family: her husband, Larry Anderson; sons, Neil (Nanette) and Grant (Jennifer) Anderson; and grandchildren, Gavin, Maddie, Leif, and Josephine; her siblings Sally Stull Miller, Frederick MD, brothers Mark Stull and Andrew Stull, Walkersville MD. Myra was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Stull Jr. and Margaret Yinger Stull.

Myra was a wonderful mother, wife, and friend whose legacy of warmth, generosity, and kindness will forever be cherished by those who knew her.

Barbara Jill (Mitchell) Berggren

December 7, 1955 - December 23, 2024

Barbara Jill (Mitchell) Berggren was born on December 7, 1955 in El Paso, Texas to Charles E. and Ella Marie Mitchell. She passed away peacefully at home with family on Monday December 23, 2024 in Golden, Colorado at the age of 69 from heart failure. Barbara (also known as Barb, BJ, and Jill) attended school in Texas, California, and Colorado and enjoyed horses, science ction, and skiing while growing up. Barbara developed interest in the Russian language and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Russian from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1977 and completed additional Russian language studies at Middlebury College in Vermont. She founded a Russian translation company, and for several years she served the needs of corporate and government libraries in support of technical research. Barbara met her husband, Mark, at work and they were married in 1982 in Golden, Colorado. ey remained in Colorado throughout their careers and enjoyed local recreational and cultural opportunities while also traveling throughout the U.S. and internationally. Barbara was always anxious to learn about not only the destination but all points along the way. Barbara and Mark were thrilled with the arrival of their daughter Isabella and were excited to navigate through the process of raising a child. Barbara always sought opportunities to enrich the life experiences of Isabella as well as other children in her orbit. Barbara often volunteered at Isabella’s schools to support the education of all students.

Barbara had great interest in plants and gardening and knew the common and Latin names of most plant species in Colorado. In later years, she started a sustainable landscape design business and took pleasure in transforming residential yards and gardens into visually-appealing and water-wise environments for her clients. In all her endeavors, Barbara enjoyed the process and personal interactions as much as the nal product. Barbara was a Christian raised in the Methodist Church. However, she sought common ground with those from di erent backgrounds and faiths that could be leveraged for the bene t of all. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Mark D. Mitchell, father Charles E. Mitchell, and her mother, Ella Marie Mitchell. She is survived by her husband, Mark H. Berggren and daughter Isabella Perris Berggren of Golden, Colorado, brother Dr. Robert B. Mitchell and sister-in-law Dr. Honor Franklin of Dallas, Texas, nephew Hahn Franklin-Mitchell and niece Sullivan Franklin-Mitchell and her husband Robert Ehrlich. Barbara would be pleased with memorial donations made to any charity of interest. She particularly liked organizations supportive of veterans and environmental issues. ere will be a private burial service at Golden Cemetery and a celebration of life to follow in spring 2025. To view full obituary and service details once scheduled, please visit www.foothillsfuneral.com

Flats and its history to be whitewashed by state and local governments, who helped create the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge in 2007.

“ e DOE does not want to acknowledge the history of the plant,” Gipe said. “Colorado instead wants to create a success story out there.” e lm is scheduled for national video release on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, cable, and satellite via distributor Freestyle Digital Media. For more information, visit the website at www.hal ifeofmemory.com.

Watch the trailer on YouTube at  www. youtube.com/watch?v=4s91cPfT0gE.

OBITUARIES

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Fitzhugh Deem, 76, of Conifer, Colorado. He passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Scott lived a life marked by creativity, dedication, loyalty, and generosity.

Born on November 11, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Scott lived life to the fullest. His love for playing sports budded early and bloomed all his life. Following his parents’ emphasis on education, Scott was a strong believer in the importance of academics. In 1967, he graduated from Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL. Scott attended Northern Illinois University, where he played one year of college football and earned his marketing degree in 1971 before heading west.

After settling brie y in Denver, Scott made his home in Conifer, Colorado, a small mountain town where he would build a legacy of community involvement and professional excellence. He worked in construction for many years and had his hand in the creation of many homes and buildings throughout the Conifer/Evergreen area before starting his own company, Rancho Deluxe. His crowning achievement was the development of Conifer Ridge, a stunning custom home community re ecting his love for the mountains. Scott retired in 2022 after completing one nal, remarkable home—a tting close to a remarkable career. He ended on a good one.

Scott’s impact extended well beyond his professional life. He contributed to Habitat for Humanity, helping to build homes for underserved communities, and played a pivotal role in the growth of the youth camp, Ramah of the Rockies. If he wasn’t on a job site or with his girls, he was in a gym. A wise mentor and passionate coach, Scott dedicated a remarkable 35 years to coaching girls’ basketball. He impacted countless student-athletes with his wisdom and encouragement. e heart of his coaching career lies with the D’Evelyn High School and Conifer High School girls’ basketball programs. At the time of his passing, the Conifer High School girls’ varsity team was ranked 22nd, and if the season ended that day, the team would be headed to the playo s. He was so proud of that success. He ended on a good one.

Perseverance and commitment were the cornerstones of Scott’s life. His daily workouts

remained a priority even during his battle with cancer. A proud member of the “1% Club,” Scott completed the grueling Tough Mudder competition at age 63, ranking in the top 1% of competitors over 60. He continued to play competitive tennis and cherished the ability to do so. He never stopped. He never slowed down. He lived fully until he died. He ended on a good one.

In his downtime, Scott found peace, quiet, and freedom in riding horses, walking dogs, writing, and playing music. He loved a good concert, especially if it was at Red Rocks. He was always up for catching a ball game, whether it was high school, the Nuggets, or the Rockies. He came to life around a camp re with family and friends, and if one was truly lucky, they got to hear him play the harmonica. He greeted every sunrise and sunset with gratitude. He ended on a good one.

Above all else, Scott loved his family. He was patient and present, always teaching, guiding, and providing. He had a high standard for a proper hug. He ended on a good one.

Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Mary Ann Deem. He is survived by his soulmate and wife of 42 years, Jill Deem. He is the proud father of his three daughters: Joany Tisdale, Kira Ruybalid, and Tonya Deem, and his son-inlaw, Mark Ruybalid. He is the proudest grandpa to his grandchildren: Liliana and Christian Tarud; Ari and Zahara Ruybalid; and Shealynn, Kailani, and Lexi Chapman. Scott is also survived by his three sisters: Jackie Humphrey, Becky Walroth, and Sharon Deem; his sisters-in-law, Janet Wallace and Jane Weber; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

Scott lived a life of legacy and integrity. His warmth, generosity, and genuine care for others touched the lives of many, and he would want to celebrate with them all. So let’s end it on a good one.

If Scott touched your life, please join the family for a celebration of life open house from 2-5 p.m. on February 23, 2025, at Evergreen Memorial Park, 26624 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Evergreen, Colorado.

In lieu of gifts, donations, or owers, please pay it forward for Scott by doing kind things for others and always end on a good one.

John Larry Richter

February 16, 1956 - January 1, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce that John Larry Richter passed away on January 1, 2025 at his home in Evergreen, Colorado. John su ered for many years from lung related and other health issues. John was a kind, loving, and generous brother, husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Evergreen High School in 1974 and started his career working with his family building houses and numerous other construction projects. John eventually started his own successful construction company and was a jack of all trades. John enjoyed shing, hunting,

traveling, and reading about science and nature. John was preceded in death by his father, Harold; mother, Grace; brothers Dale and Terry; and wife Jennifer. He is survived by brothers Gregg and Gary, daughter Jennifer, grandson Connor, and wife’s daughter Amanda. John was well known throughout the Evergreen community not only as a master carpenter but also as a kind, generous, loving person, who always seemed to care more about others than himself. ere will be a Celebration of Life for John in May at the Evergreen Elks Lodge.

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Myra Lynn (Stull) Anderson

October 26, 1947 - January 18, 2025

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Scott Fitzhugh Deem

November 11, 1948 – January 14, 2025

FETCHING SUCCESS

Local businesses serve Denver’s dog-lover haven

BY ELISABETH SLAY ESLAY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

From handcrafted shampoo bars to stylish bow ties and everything in between, Denver businesses o ering specialized products and services for dogs are thriving in a city catered to man’s best friend.

e owners and creators behind these unique ventures shared why they enjoy improving the quality of life for the dogs of Denver, as well as why they think Denver loves canines.

Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC

Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC in Englewood is dedicated to helping dogs from puppies to senior dogs “fetch more out of life.”

“Our facility focuses on a number of bene ts for dogs from rehab rehabilitation, which is physical therapy for dogs, to recreational swimming tness and conditioning and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine along with chiropractic so any orthopedic or neurological issue that a dog has can be treated on the clinical side and recreationally the tness and conditioning and swimming pool helps healthy dogs stay t and healthy,” founder Lori Beuerle said.

Originally from Michigan, Beuerle said she opened the Englewood location in 2005 and a Broom eld location in 2010 with business partner and physical therapist Marty Pease.

Beuerle was seeking help for her dog, Clark.

“He had a shoulder issue that the orthopedic surgeon said we could either try physical therapy or rehab rehabilitation or exploratory surgery,” Beuerle said. “So there was a physical therapist operating out of the VRCC in the back o ce parttime and I decided to go with physical therapy and it solved the issue.”

After undergoing physical therapy, Beuerle said Clark was back to normal and didn’t have to undergo surgery. Pease was the physical therapist who helped Clark.

“ at convinced me that it needed to be available to more people so I talked with (Pease),” Beuerle said. “And she said, ‘I’d absolutely love to. I just don’t know what to do.’ So, I said ‘I can help with that.’ So, we started working together and nine months later we opened our Englewood location.”

She said over the years people throughout the metro area have responded well to the care offered at her facilities.

Beuerle said this response is the best aspect of her business.

“It’s just so rewarding to see a dog come in that is either not walking well or not walking at all and we’ve had cases where they’ve received acupuncture or underwater treadmill and they’ve been able to walk out the door,” Beuerle said.

Beuerle said one unique aspect of her business is that each location has the largest swimming

pools for dogs in Colorado and the pools contain freshwater.

“I thought recreational swimming would allow us to bring in more people to educate them on what rehabilitation can do and it worked out,” she said. “It wasn’t just a marketing piece. It was something that the community loves for their dogs.”

Beuerle feels people in Denver cater so much to dogs due to the weather and outdoor activities.

“We’ve got a lot of recreational activities for people (and they) move here because of it. ey can ski, hike, rock climb and all sorts of things,” she said. “So with that, we include our dogs as our family members and that is an attraction along with it that allows us to have businesses that can serve that population.”

Going forward, Beuerle said she hopes to expand nationally and open about 10-15 more locations around the country so that people everywhere have access to these services for their dogs.

Learn more at dog-swim.com.

Buddy Bows

While some Denver businesses focus on physical health, others like Denver’s Buddy Bows were created to help dogs with their sense of style.

Co-owner Peter Horton said Buddy Bows started going to markets in October last year. “Buddy Bows is a pet fashion accessory company and basically we design and handmake bowties for dogs,” Horton said.

e idea for the business initially began in April after Horton’s girlfriend and co-owner Michelle San Miguel designed a bowtie for her dog.

“I just absolutely fell in love with it so I asked her to make a couple for my dogs and she did and ever since I put them on the dog…literally every person was like, ‘Oh my God, I love the bowtie,”’ Horton said. “So I thought I should look into this to see if maybe it could be a potential business opportunity.”

Horton said the market is fragmented and while a lot of businesses are selling bow ties, they are not all the best quality.

“It’s like an ancillary product that a lot of other pet supply companies are doing and most of them are made in China and are very cheaply made and so we wanted to establish a true brand just for the bowties,” Horton said.

Horton said he and San Miguel work together to hand make the bows as Horton maps them out and San Miguel sews everything together.

Since they started selling their bowties, they’ve received very positive feedback.

“We have people that are absolutely just oored,” Horton said. “ ey’re like, ‘Oh my God, this is the greatest thing in the world. I’ve never seen this.’ And then they buy them.”

Horton feels the reason why people love the bowties is because they love to see their dogs looking cute.

“I don’t really know how to put it into words, but

it just brings a natural smile to your face and it’s just adorable,” Horton said.

San Miguel also feels Denver is so catered to dogs because of all the outdoor activities available that people can do with their dogs.

“I can’t speak for everyone of course, but there is something wonderful about the company of a fur baby,” San Miguel said. “ ey bring pure joy and love. ere’s nothing better than their love.”

For San Miguel the best aspect of Buddy Bows is meeting fellow dog owners and their “fur-babies.”

“I love getting to meet and see all the fur babies at events, pictures of fur babies with their new bow ties and getting to be a part of the community of creators and small business owners,” San Miguel said.

Horton loves working with San Miguel because it’s fun and he loves that their product makes people smile.

Going forward, both San Miguel and Horton hope the business will expand.

Learn more at buddybows.com.

SEE DOG HAVEN, P13

Owner of Buddy Bows, Michelle San Miguel’s dog Inu wears one of her first bow tie prototypes. San Miguel now hand makes and sells various types of bow ties for dogs with her boyfriend Peter Horton. COURTESY OF PETER HORTON

DOG HAVEN

Buddy Scrub

While San Miguel and Horton focus on canine fashion, 32-year-old Denverite Mitchell Teston, owner of Buddy Scrub, creates natural grooming products for dogs right in his mother’s kitchen.

“I make three things and I kind of just keep it simple,” Teston said. “I’m really happy with the way those three things work, and I’ve thought about expanding, but I keep changing my mind because I keep (sticking) to what I know.”

e three products Teston makes include a shampoo bar, coat spritzers and balms for their paws and nose.

“ e only other variation I have is ve di erent scents for the shampoo bars and the spritzers,” Teston said.

ose scents include sweet coconut, light grass, aloe and clover, eucalyptus and fresh-cut grass, which is his favorite.

Teston said his products, while not completely all-natural, are safe for dogs as he uses fragrant oils and not essential oils.

“All the ingredients in it are really gentle stu ,” Teston said. “It’s PH balanced for dogs so it’s not harsh. It won’t overly dry out their skin. A lot of dog shampoos from a dollar store, for example, like, yeah, it’ll clean your dog, but it’s not really balanced well and it can actually make them itchy or dry out.”

He explained he uses a buttermilk base, coconut oil extract and nely ground oatmeal in his items.

“One common question I get is if it’s all natural, and unfortunately, it’s not, but that’s just a conscious decision I make, so it’s higher quality and has a longer shelf life, and even so, I don’t use anything that’s super out there,” Teston said.

Buddy Scrub was started in 2021 after Teston was inspired by his mother Sharry Henk, who makes soaps and candles.

“I kind of took that idea and tried to make it more realistic and I was like, ‘Well, maybe I could make soaps, but I want to do something that’s more unique,” Teston said.

For Teston, the best aspect of being a business owner is talking with customers both new and returning and being able to reassure them that his product is quality and will directly help with any issues or concerns.

“I’m just glad to be so involved and out front with everything,” Teston said. “So, yeah, that’s one nice thing in contrast to some of (those) bigger stores.”

Similarly to his fellow dog business owners, Teston believes Denver is so focused on dogs because of the outdoors.

“I think it’s just that kind of lifestyle that is fun and it invites space to have a companion with you,” Teston said. “ ere’s a lot of parks in Denver. at’s something I’ve come to appreciate over time…Denver feels a lot more open and a lot more space to have a dog.”

Currently, Teston works in higher education full-time and runs Buddy Scrub in his spare time with help from Henk and his girlfriend Jessica Pike.

Going forward, Teston said he hopes to work in other businesses including nonpro ts that help dogs and animals.

“I hope to get a little more regular with the markets and events I go to,” Teston said. “(Also) just kind of building a network of working with other businesses and adoption agencies and just other things beyond just farmers markets type things.”

Learn more at buddyscrubpet.com.

A client at Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC in Englewood utilizes water walking, a service they o ered to dogs to help improve their quality of life. COURTESY OF CANINE REHABILITATION & CONDITIONING GROUP LLC

An employee at Canine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group LLC assists a dog through an exercise. The facility provides many services to improve the quality of life for canines from puppies to senior dogs.

COURTESY OF CANINE REHABILITATION & CONDITIONING GROUP LLC

Buddy Scrub owner and operator Mitch Teston begins the process to make one of his shampoo bars for dogs. Teston has operated his business for the last four years and sells his products at local farmers markets.

PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Mitch Teston, owner of Buddy Scrub, makes three pet care products for dogs including shampoo bars, spritzers and paw and nose balms in the kitchen of his mothers apartment. PHOTO BY ELISABETH SLAY

Owners of Buddy Bow Michelle San Miguel and Peter Horton at their first event after deciding to make bow ties for dogs.

COURTESY OF PETER HORTON

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Time to shake off those winter blues, Evergreen!

The recent cold weather have you spending too much time inside? Then come outside for some winter fun at Chill Out! A day of winter fun and whimsy on Saturday, February 1 includes:

• “Rad as Ice” bike races

• Mushies Cup (think fun in atables being pulled in a race on the ice)

• The Evergreen Amazing Race (2 course options this year!)

• Free outdoor concert at Buchanan Ball Fields with Pass the Snakes

• Glow Skate (geared toward teens)

There is fun for everyone. Visit evergreenchamber.org for all the details and registrations.

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 spaceavailable basis.

UPCOMING

“Sisters of Swing: e Story of the Andrew Sisters”: rough Feb. 2, Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Presented by Ovation West Performing Arts and Vintage eatre. Featuring over 20 hit songs and o ering a unique perspective into the women as human beings. Tickets atwww. ovationwest.org/sisters-of-swing

Evergreen Players Epic Winter Comedy Improv: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 & 15, Center Stage eatre, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Tickets at evergreenplayers.org.

“ e Cottage”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 23, Stage Door eatre, 25797 Conifer Rd, Conifer. Hilarious farce set in the 1920s English countryside. Tickets at stagedoortheatre.org

Chill Out Winterfest: All day starting at 8 a.m. Feb. 1, Evergreen Lake, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Ice bike race, mushies cup, amazing race, teen skate. evergreenchamber.org

Valentine Partner Yoga & Wine: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Ever-

green. Register at evergreenrecreation. com

“Sounds of Silents”: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Piano prodigy Patrick Lee performs original scores to classic silent lms. ovationwest.org.

“Denim & Diamonds” country western dance and fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, e Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. Abundant appetizers, cash bar, free line dance lesson at 6:20 p.m. Tickets $45 at rotarydenimanddiamonds.org. Funds support Evergreen Rotary.

EPRD senior excursions: Snowcat ride at Breckenridge: Noon, Feb. 7. 90-minute tour with sledding and a stop at a historic hut. Register at evergreenrecreation.com.

Sips & Chocolate: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8, at participating downtown Evergreen businesses.

Tom’s Elton Tribute: 7 p.m. February 8, Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Elton John tribute band. tomseltontribute.com

Jock Bartley ‘Call on Me’ bene t concert: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Proceeds bene t Resilience1220, Wooden Hawk Foundation and Ovation West Performing Arts. Tickets at ovationwest.org.  SEE HAPPENINGS, P16

Littleton’s second-half surge topples Conifer in girls hoops action

Lions overcome early deficit to hand Lobos their third loss of the season.

BY HESTON MOSHER

SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

In a thrilling 5A/4A/3A Je co League opening matchup on Jan. 22, the Littleton Lions overcame early struggles to secure a 57-40 victory over the Conifer Lobos. e Lions’ tenacity and a dominant third quarter turned the tide against a Conifer team that entered the game with a 9-2 record, a remarkable improvement from their 4-19 season last year.

Conifer Head Coach Connie Ireland attributed the Lobos’ success this season to team cohesion.

“Having experienced kids from the last two seasons and building up from there,” Ireland said before the game. “ ey’ve been a good example for the younger kids coming up. ey care about each other. I think that’s a big part of it.”

e rst quarter saw Conifer jump to an early lead, scoring six unanswered points before Littleton responded. e Lions rallied behind junior standout Emma Bird, tying the game 8-8 before pulling ahead 15-13 at the buzzer.

Bird, who has tallied 146 points this season, contributed signi cantly with her inside presence and scoring ability.

e second quarter evolved into a defensive battle, with both teams forcing turnovers and struggling to nd a rhythm. Littleton sti ed Conifer’s offense for much of the period, but the Lobos capitalized on late opportunities to regain a narrow 26-24 halftime lead.

Assistant Coach Jared Prince, lling in for Head Coach Adam Williams, emphasized Littleton’s focus on improvement.

“We’ve just been working on getting better every day,” he said. “Our focus lately has been constantly applying pressure to build up our intensity.” at intensity was on full display in the third quarter, as Littleton erupted for 24 points while holding Conifer to just two. e Lions dominated under the basket and from beyond the arc, turning a close contest into a commanding 48-28 lead heading into the nal quarter.

e Lobos showed resilience in the fourth, outscoring their third-quarter total early on, but the Lions maintained their momentum. Bird, who nished the game with 14 points, credited her success to teamwork and preparation.

“It’s de nitely a lot of my coaches and the drills they put together,” she said. “ is game went really well for our team. We really pushed ourselves.”

e Lions improved to 5-8 on the season and 1-0 in the league with the victory. Despite this loss, the Lobos are having a strong season, holding a winning record of 9-3 now.

Editor’s note: is story went to press before multiple games were played by both teams. For updated stats, records and more, search for both teams at MaxPreps.com.

Littleton’s Samantha Hernandez Tobon shoots a three against Conifer in the Lions’ Je co League opener on Jan. 22. PHOTO BY HESTON MOSHER

Adult Pickup Pond Hockey: 5 to 7 p.m. every ursday through Feb. 13, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Helmets mandatory and provided by the participants. Other protective equipment is strongly recommended. evergreenrecreation.com.

MindFest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 22, Our Lady of the Pines, 9444 Eagle Cli Road, Conifer. Speakers, resources and activities on mental wellness.

Middle School Career Fair: Feb. 25, Evergreen Middle School, 2059 S Hiwan Dr, Evergreen. Including Evergreen Middle, Dunstan, Bell, and West Je schools. Community members interested in show-

casing their careers or companies welcome.Contact Miranda Ziegler, Miranda. Ziegler@je co.k12.co.us

Evergreen High School’s “Legally Blonde the Musical”:6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 & 28, 1 p.m. March 1, 6:30 p.m. March 1. evergreenhstheatre.org

Mt Evans Home Health Care & Hospice’s Winter WonderGala: A Frost & Flame Adventure: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Mount Vernon Canyon Club, 24933 Club House Circle, Golden. Dinner, costume contest (frost or ame), live and silent auction, live music and dancing. events@ mtevans.org

Sacred Spaces: Monthly events honoring Evergreen’s Sesquicentennial: Noon-2p.m. March 1, Evergreen Fire/ Rescue, 1602 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen. Spotlighting North Evergreen, the Ander-

son Family and EFR with hosts Jennee Hancock and Pete Anderson

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Prelude to Spring Concert: 3 p.m. March 1, Rockland Community Church, 17 S. Mt. Vernon Country Club Road, Golden. Featuring the Colorado Symphony’s Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams! Tickets at evergreenchamberorch.org

ONGOING

Evergreen Ice Melt tickets available through March 17: $3 each with discounts for multiple purchases. Purchase tickets or nd local businesses selling tickets at evergreenicemelt.com. Proceeds bene t local organizations and nonpro ts.

Public ice skating & lessons: Evergreen Lake, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen. Season and punch passes avail-

able. evergreenrecreation.com.

Wild Aware is actively recruiting volunteers for their Last Friday Co ee. e monthly event is at 9 a.m., the last Friday morning of every month through fall. Evergreen Bread and Cocktail Lounge, 1260 Bergen Pkwy, Evergreen, CO 80439.

Soldier Bags Project 2024: Tallgrass Spa accepting travel-sized toiletries and other donations at e Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Pkwy, Evergreen, for annual veterans backpack project. Information at tallgrassspa.com

Conifer Chamber of Commerce member meeting: 7:30 a.m. on second ursdays, Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 9444 Eagle Cli Road, Conifer. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

Lookout Mountain Road is now closed every night

First responders, administrators testing overnight gate access through Jan. 28

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Any locals wanting to drive up to or down from Lookout Mountain at night should find an alternative route.

A 4.1-mile stretch of Lookout Mountain Road across parklands will be closed to motor vehicles all night, every night, Jeffco Open Space officials have announced. The closure went into effect Jan. 29.

The only exceptions will be for first responders and those with administrative access, like the local water district and the antenna operators, and in emergency situations like evacuations.

The road will be closed when the surrounding park areas close, which is one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. In the winter, this is roughly 7 p.m.-5 a.m.

“We are encouraging motorists to plan accordingly if they travel after hours and choose alternate routes to reach their destination,” JCOS spokesman Matt Robbins stated in an Jan. 15 email update on the road closure.

Robbins confirmed the transmission lines and transformers at both the lower and upper gate sites have been installed. JCOS staff, first responders and those with administrative access were scheduled to test their overnight access

the testing and training period,” Robbins continued.

Lookout Mountain Road will be open overnight for pedestrians and cyclists only. They can’t use the trails, pullouts or restrooms, and signs will be posted at each gate site informing people of overnight rules. If problems continue overnight, Open Space officials have said those privileges can be taken away.

The project has been in the works for over a year, and residents on both sides of Lookout Mountain Road have generally supported it, as gunfire and other illegal activity have become more fre-

summer, but officials said Nov. 11 was the earliest possible date given the project’s legal requirements and practical scope.

Throughout the process, including at public meetings this summer, some residents asked Open Space for access codes so they could continue to use the roads overnight, as they have for decades.

However, project lead Mary Ann Bonnell continually outlined several safety problems with that proposal, including potentially sharing their codes with others, visitors “piggybacking” off them as they drive through the gates, and en-

A cyclist navigates a switchback while riding up Lookout Mountain Road Feb. 29. Permanent overnight closures along a 4.1-mile stretch of the road were scheduled to start Jan. 29.

dangering the pedestrians and cyclists using the roadway overnight.

The gates can be opened and closed remotely, she has explained, so first responders can facilitate evacuations or respond to other emergencies.

Golden Police officers and Jeffco Sheriff’s deputies have confirmed they’ll continue to patrol along the road for problems. They’ll also keep a close eye on the surrounding areas to ensure the illegal behaviors don’t move into the neighborhoods and parking lots.

Additionally, JCOS will have several rounds of trash cleanup, graffiti removal and other work to address problem behaviors currently tied to the area’s overnight activity, Bonnell continued. For more information, visit jeffco.us.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

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: 10 a.m.

Wednesday evening: 7p.m: (Zoom only Nov.1st-Mar. 31st.)

Visit: www.christianscienceevergreen.com for more information and ZOOM link

Reading Room: 4602 Plettner Lane 303-674-5296

OPEN: TUES-SAT 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

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

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

In-Meadow: 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. --June through September— 27640 Highway 74 – ¼ mile east of downtown Evergreen at the Historic Bell Tower www.transfigurationevergreen.org

CONGREGATION BETH EVERGREEN (SYNAGOGUE)

Reconstructionist Synagogue

Rabbi Jamie Arnold

www.BethEvergreen.org / (303) 670-4294 2981 Bergen Peak Drive (behind Life Care)

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Reverend Dr. Knut Heim, pastor, Sunday Worship 10 AM

Located one mile west of Pine Junction just o Rt. 285 966 Rim Rock Road, Bailey (303) 838-6759 deerparkumc.org

All are welcome to our open/inclusive congregation!

EVERGREEN LUTHERAN CHURCH 5980 Highway 73 + 303-674-4654

Rev. Terry Schjang

Join us for worship in person or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EvergreenLutheranChurch

Sunday Worship held at 9am. www.evergreenlutheran.org + All Are Welcome!

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH – EPC 1036 El Rancho Rd, Evergreen – (303) 526-9287 www.lomcc.org – o ce@lomcc.org

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., with communion every Sunday “Real Church In An UnReal World”

A community empowered by the Holy Spirit which seeks authentic relationships with God and others to share the good news of Jesus with Evergreen, the Front Range and the world. Come as you are, all are welcome!

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Located: 4954 County Road 64 in Bailey.

O ce hours MWF 8am-1pm 303-838-4409, Worship & Children’s Church at 10am

Small group studies for all ages at 9am

Transitional Pastor: Mark Chadwick

Youth Pastor: Jay Vonesh

Other activities: Youth groups, Men’s/Women’s ministries, Bible studies, VBS, MOPS, Cub/Boy Scouts.

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“Connecting all generations to Jesus”

Please check our website, www.Rockland.church, for updated service times ¼ mile north of I-70 at exit 254 17 S Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd., Golden, CO 80401 303-526-0668

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Missouri Synod. 106 Rosalie Road, Bailey, CO 303-838-2161 Pastor John Graham Sunday Worship Service; 9 a.m., Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m., Sunday School & Bible Class; 10:45 a.m. www.shepherdoftherockies.org

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR BROOK FOREST WATER DISTRICT

1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Brook Forest Water District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a four-year term and one (1) director will be elected to serve a two-year term.

The office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Nickie Holder, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 1202 Bergen Parkway, #110, Evergreen, CO 80439, or email: brookforestwaterdistrict@gmail.com.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.). If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A

Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025 (by 5:00 p.m.) (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, if an eligible elector of the Brook Forest Water District wishes to receive an Absentee Ballot by mail for this election, an application shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (by 5:00 p.m.). If an eligible elector of the Brook Forest Water District wishes to be a permanent mail-in voter of the District on all future elections, an application for permanent absentee voter status shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (by 5:00 p.m.).

BROOK FOREST WATER DISTRICT

By: /s/ Nickie Holder

Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CAN 1798

First Publication: January 30, 2025

Last Publication: January 30, 2025

Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

§§ 1-13.5-303; 1-13.5-305; 1-13.5-501; 1-13.5-1002; 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (the “District”) of Douglas and Jefferson Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct an election that will be held on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three

(3) directors will be elected to serve a 4-year term on the Board. Eligible electors of the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the District’s Designated Election Official (“DEO”):

Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official c/o Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C. 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360 Denver, Colorado 80237 spacheco@isp-law.com or (303) 867-3000

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday (with the exception of holidays), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The deadline to submit Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms to the Designated Election Official is not later than the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2025. If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may submit an amended Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form to the Designated Election Official before the normal close of business on the 67th day prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2025. Affidavit of Intent to Be a Write-In Candidate Forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the 64th day before the election, which date is Monday, March 3, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee voters’ ballots are available in the office of the Designated Election Official, Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 South Monaco Street, Suite 360, Denver, Colorado 80237, (303) 867-3000. An application for an absentee voter’s ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election, which date is April 29, 2025.

ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By /s/ Stacie L. Pacheco, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CAN 1802

First Publication: January 30, 2025 Last Publication: January 30, 2025 Publisher: Canyon Courier

Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SADDLEBACK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of Saddleback Metropolitan District ("District") of Clear Creek County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the District will conduct a regular election on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, (2) two directors will be elected for a 4-year term and (3) three directors will be elected for a 2-year term. In order to be a candidate for one of the director positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District’s Designated Election Official (DEO): Robin A. Navant, DEO rnavant@spencerfane.com Spencer Fane LLP 1700 Lincoln Street, Ste. 2000 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-839-3714

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business (5:00 p.m. MST) on Friday, February 28, 2025. The form

should be emailed to rnavant@spencerfane. com. If the designated election official determines that a self-nomination and acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form at any time prior to the close of business on the day of the deadline.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an application for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official, at the contact information referenced above, no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

SADDLEBACK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Robin A. Navant, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CAN 1805

First Publication: January 30, 2025

Last Publication: January 30, 2025

Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR KITTREDGE SANITATION AND WATER DISTRICT NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

§1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Kittredge Sanitation and Water District, Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 6th day of May, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Kittredge Sanitation and Water District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Anita L. Marchant (Designated Election Official) 18475 W. Colfax Ave, Suite 132-210 Golden, Colorado 800401 (720) 608-0073

anita@foothillslegalsolutions.com

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business (5:00 p.m.) on February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 3, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, April 29, 2025

Legal Notice No. CAN 1801

First Publication: January 30, 2025

Last Publication: January 30, 2025

Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR EVERGREEN PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2025 §1-13.5-501, 1-13.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Evergreen Park

and Recreation District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Evergreen Park & Recreation District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO):

Maddy Evans 1521 Bergen Parkway Evergreen, CO 80439 (720) 880-1020 * MEvans@eprdco.gov

The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official at the above email address by close of business 4:00pm on Friday, February 28, 2025 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official at the above email address by close of business 4:00pm on Monday, March 3, 2025 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the Designated Election Official at the above address no later than the close of business 4:00pm on the Tuesday preceding the election: April 29, 2025. All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00pm on election day.

Legal Notice No. CAN 1800 First Publication: January 30, 2025 Last Publication: January 30, 2025 Publisher: Canyon Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR IDLEDALE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Idledale Water and Sanitation District of Jefferson County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At that time, one (1) Director will be elected to serve a two-year term and three (3) Directors will be elected to serve a four-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Dominique Devaney, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 405 Urban Street, Suite 310, Lakewood, Colorado, or email: dominique@publicalliancellc.com.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above email address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address during normal business hours (8:00 am and 5:00 pm), until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 29, 2025).

All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

IDLEDALE WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

By: /s /Dominique Devaney, Designated Election Official

Legal Notice No. CAN 1804

First Publication: January 30, 2025

Last Publication: January 30, 2025

Publisher: Canyon Courier

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Date: January 20, 2025 RE: Evergreen Metropolitan District Water Main Replacement Project

1.Introduction/Invitation. The Evergreen Metropolitan District (District), a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is seeking proposals for performance of the following project:

• Establish a clean water diversion of Bear Creek at or near 27790 Hwy 74 Evergreen CO to facilitate the replacement of broken water main that is underneath Bear Creek.

• Expose existing 10” CI water main on the North side of the creek crossing. Restrain the existing pipe joints and pour a concrete thrust wall to prevent water pressure from pushing existing pipe joints apart.

• Remove approximately 80 linear feet of existing 10” CI pipe that is under Bear Creek and concrete retaining wall.

• Perform rock excavation

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• Pressure testing and disinfection of newly installed water main.

• Replacement of disturbed asphalt in the project area.

• Contractor is responsible for all necessary utility locates and CDOT permits.

Protect in place the existing concrete retaining wall on the south side of the creek and trash enclosure to the north.

2. Procedure for Obtaining Bid Documents and Submitting Proposals. Bid documents are available on Bidnet.com

Interested parties are invited to submit a Proposal no later than February 7, 2025.

Late submittals or submittals delivered to the wrong location will not be accepted. For consideration, proposers must: (i) obtain a Request for Proposals form, and (ii) submit one (1) electronic pdf format and one (1) hard copy of the proposal to Evergreen Metropolitan District at 30920 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen, CO 80439 and (ii) participate in the MANDATORY SITEWALK on February 3rd, 2025, at 10 am. Questions are due by close of business on January 30th The proposals will be evaluated, and the District expects to accept by written notice the proposal that, in its estimation, represents lowest qualified, responsive and responsible bid according to the selection criteria provided in the contract documents.

The District reserves the right to act in its best interest and may terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process and/or waive informalities of any submission.

Legal Notice No. CAN 1896 First Publication: January 30, 2025 Last Publication: January 30, 2025 Publisher: Canyon Courier

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE

HAPPENINGS

Evergreen Nature Center Weekly Preschool Adventures Program: 9 a.m. every ursday, 27640 Hwy 74, Evergreen. Free & no registration required. Programs designed for children ages 2-5 years old. All children must have an adult in attendance. Dress to explore the outdoors. evergreenaudubon.org

Evergreen Nature Center Monthly Family Program: 11 a.m. every last Saturday, 27640 Hwy 74, Evergreen. December’s program is Hibernation Station. evergreenaudubon.org

e American Legion Evergreen Post 2001:Meets 4 p.m. Feb. 19, then monthly (March - October) on the 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m., Evergreen Church of the Trans guration, Douglas Hall, 27640 Hwy 74, Evergreen. Serving all military Veterans in the foothills. Email evergreenpost2001@ gmail.com.

Evergreen Camera Club: Meets every second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Evergreen Fire/Rescue auditorium, 1802 Bergen Parkway, 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. Information at evergreenarearepublicanclub.org

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 Nature Center: Evergreen Nature Center is open from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays next to Church of the Trans guration. Admission is free. For more information, visitwww.EvergreenAudubon.org.

e Bear Creek Cemetery Association board of directors volunteers needed: Members needed to help with operations of the local cemetery on Highway 74, Evergreen. Contact board president, evergreenbearcreekcemetery@gmail. com

Blue Spruce Habitat volunteers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers. A variety of opportunities and exible schedules are available on new construction sites as well as for exterior minor home repairs.

No previous construction experience needed. Contact volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.

EChO needs volunteers: e Evergreen Christian Outreach ReSale Store and food pantry need volunteers. Proceeds from the EChO ReSale Store support the food pantry and programs and services provided by EChO. Many volunteer options available. For more information, call Mary at 720-673-4369 or email mary@evergreenchristianoutreach.org.

LGBTQ+ teen book club: Resilience1220 is o ering an LGBTQ+ teen book club that meets from 4-6 p.m. the fourth Monday at the Resilience1220 o ce next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. For more information and to register, visit R1220.org.

ESA EverGREEN Re ll Station: EverGREEN Re ll Station (re ll your laundry detergent, lotions, soaps and more. We have many sustainable products available). e Re ll Station is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m. in the Habitat Restore, 1232 Bergen Parkway.

Support After Suicide Loss: A safe place to share and learn after losing a loved one to suicide. is group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom or in per-

son at the Resilience1220 o ce. For ages 14 and up. Suggested donation for this group is $15. Register at resilience1220. org/groups.

Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 strives to inform and support highly sensitive people to live healthy and empowered lives. It meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. Register at resilience1220.org/groups.

Caregiver support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice o ers a monthly group to provide emotional support services for caregivers helping ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. An in-person support group meets Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. For more information, visit mtevans.org/services/ emotional-support/.

Parkinson’s disease support group: A Parkinson’s disease support group meets the rst Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen. For more information, email esears@parkinsonrockies.org.

Mountain Foothills Rotary meetings: Mountain Foothills Rotary meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays both in person at Mount Vernon Canyon Club, 24933 Club House Circle, Genesee, and via Zoom. Information at 346-248-7799.

1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2.All such claims shall be filed with Heather Frizzell, Director of Finance Jefferson County Colorado, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO 80419-4560.

3.Failure

for and on account of the construction contract for Airfield Electrical Vault Improvements project in Jefferson County, CO.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Absio Corporation, a dissolved Colorado corporation, 2024, having its principal place of business in Arvada, Colorado (the “Company”), hereby gives notice to all creditors and holders of claims against the Company that all claims must be made as follows:

1. The claim must include the amount due, the basis for the claim, and any interest or penalties accruing by a daily rate from a stated date;

2.The claim must be mailed or delivered to: Absio

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