e new shooting range in Clear Creek County has a construction and operating budget of more than $2.2 million and is expected to include classrooms, restrooms and 45 shooting lanes when opened in the summer of 2025, according to developers.
e range will be located o Stanley Road in Dumont, the site of the former Clear Creek County Sportsman’s Club.
After regaining ownership of the property from CCCSC, the county has started construction of an operations building, which county lead-
Several local kids assumed characters at the Idaho Springs Library for a game of “Mystery on the Tracks.”
PHOTO BY CHRIS KOEBERL
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ers say is now 90% complete.
Clean-up of the previous CCCSC site, which existed for decades with a lease through the county, resulted in more than 60,000 pounds of lead (bullets) being remediated from the site, according to county commissioners.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awarded $1.6 million in grant funding while Gilpin County donated an additional $400,000 to the project, according to project managers.
“ e primary goal of the new range is to provide a safe, accessible location for public recreational shooting,” Special Projects Manager Lisa Leben said. “Providing a developed and designated public range will offer an alternative to shooting in the National Forest where it often occurs in unsafe or unsuitable locations.”
A fee structure for the public range has yet to be determined, according to Leben.
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How Does Denver’s Real Estate Market in the First Half of 2023 and 2024 Compare?
I had the same question, so I did some research on our MLS, REcolorado. At right are some charts I created. As always, I don’t define metro Denver by counties but rather as an 18-mile radius of downtown Denver. The charts and the statistics below are for that area.
The January-to-June rise in sold prices are remarkably similar, going from the low 500s to the high 500s with little overall gain compared to prior years.
As a result, the months of inventory (not shown) was similar both years, dropping from above 3 months in January to 2 months in March, but diverged in April, staying at just above 2 months from April through June 2023, but rising to almost 3 months from March to June of this year.
The most dramatic change is the number of homes available to purchase despite falling number of closings. That resulted in an increase in the days-in-MLS statistic, which was similar to last year but only through April, whereupon the days-inMLS number rose to 11 instead of staying in the 5-6 day range of last year.
In January 2023, the ratio of closed price to original listing price was 96.2% but rose to 100% for March through July.
January 2024 was better than 2023 at 97.3%, but it rose to 100% for only three months and dropped to 99.4% in June.
The chart below was shrunk ver cally so that the number scales would match.
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The metric which I find more useful than closed price is the price per finished square foot, which rose in 2023 from $298 in January to $320 in June, but it stabilized at that level in 2024, rising from $316 per finished square foot in January to $322 in June.
Price Reduced on Arvada Home Built for Entertaining
Another tell-tale metric of market health is how many listings expire without selling. In 2023, that number for the Denver metro area fell from 651 in January to 581 in June, but the opposite happened this year, rising from 654 in January to 873 in June.
The sellers designed this 4,603-sq.-ft. home at 6714 Field St. in Arvada for entertaining. The price was just reduced from $845,000 to $825,000, which computes to under $180 per square foot. Spaces for entertaining abound both indoors and on the large wraparound deck, which was rebuilt 2 years ago. There is an indoor hot tub in its own room that is well ventilated to avoid moisture-related issues. There is a guest bedroom on the main floor. This home is an early example of passive solar design. In addition to the solar thermal panels on the roof, there are solar thermal panels built into the south wall of the living room to capture solar gain in the winter. There is no HOA. Find more info and pictures at www.ArvadaHome.info.
Development Opportunity in Wheat Ridge
Broker associate Austin Pottorff has just listed 8 acres of agricultural land in Wheat Ridge for $6,000,000, with options on ditch water rights. One parcel at 11221 W. I-70 Frontage Road totals 1.9 acres and comes with the option to purchase six shares of the Brown & Baugh Ditch Company. The larger parcel, with an address of 4745 Parfet Street, is 6.1 acres and has eight ditch water certificates that could be purchased along with the property. Water is deeded separately from this land and can be used for agricultural or other non-residential purposes. In addition, there are several unregistered wells on the properties. Both parcels are within the Fruitdale water district where there are currently no restrictions on the number of taps that can be purchased for new residential development. Currently zoned AG-2, there are numerous allowed usages including boarding four horses per acre and growing feed. More info is available on request. Water & sewer mains border the property and the B&B Ditch runs along the west side. There is a high voltage utility easement that traverses the property north to south. Rarely does an opportunity arise in Jefferson County, offering eight contiguous acres of agricultural land with an optional 14 shares of priority water, all within one mile the new Lutheran Medical Center in Applewood. For more information call Austin at 970-281-9071.
The number of homes under contract
at the end of each month was almost identical in 2023 and 2024. Last year it rose from 2,673 in January to 3,452 in June. This year it rose from 2,538 in January to 3,455 in June.
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State urges families to schedule vaccines as measles cases rise
BY SUZIE GLASSMAN
SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Colorado public health o cials are encouraging families to ensure their children are current on their vaccines this summer, especially those required by school and childcare facilities, including measles, whooping cough, mumps, polio and varicella (chickenpox).
“Keeping our kids healthy at school starts with getting them vaccinated,” Dr. Ned Calonge, chief medical ofcer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in a statement. “Summer break is a great time to schedule check-ups and make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. is simple step helps keep them healthy and allows them to focus on learning and having fun in school.
“With recent measles outbreaks in the United States and around the world, it’s more important than ever to ensure all students are caught up on childhood vaccines,” Calonge continued.
According to the Centers for Dis-
ease Control, the U.S. has already seen more than twice as many measles cases in the rst half of 2024 than in all of 2023.
Measles appears as a rash and can cause life-long hearing loss and brain damage. Up to 20% of those infected will need to be treated in a hospital, and severe cases can lead to respiratory failure and death. e CDC recommends the MMR vaccine as the best way to prevent becoming infected.
Data published by the CDPHE shows that for the 2023-2024 school year, nearly 93% of the state’s pre-K through grade 12 students were fully vaccinated against measles. Yet, because measles spreads so quickly, Immunization Branch chief at CDPHE Heather Roth said 95% of the population needs to be immunized to achieve herd immunity.
“While there hasn’t been a case of measles in Colorado this year, that doesn’t mean the risk isn’t there,” Roth said. “Measles can live in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area, so someone traveling either to or from Colorado
could expose others, leaving unvaccinated adults and children at risk.” Roth noted that some school districts and schools have far lower immunization rates than the state average, which is concerning. She speculated the lower rates within speci c communities are less about vaccine hesitation and more about lack of access to regular healthcare or health insurance.
Vaccine compliance rates also dropped after the COVID outbreak as many families missed preventive healthcare appointments or well visits.
“ e good news is that many children are eligible for free or low-cost vaccines. To nd a provider near you, visit COVax4Kids.org,” Roth said. “We encourage you to make an appointment now rather than waiting for school to start when it can take longer to get in.”
e Colorado School & Child Care Immunization Data dashboard allows individuals to search immunization rates for required vaccines by school district, school or location.
Colorado public health o cials are encouraging families to ensure their children are current on their vaccines this summer.
Iconic blue and gold bleachers on former Golddigger Field in Idaho Springs torn apart in preparation for apartment complex
Former player/coach gives perspective on more than 60 years of high school football on Golddigger Field in Idaho Springs
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
e iconic Golddigger Field in Idaho Springs was a landmark for drivers heading into the mountains on I-70 for more than 60 years, but now the blue and gold stadium bleachers are gone.
Excavators with Empire Demolition crushed the concrete bleachers and wood benches June 26 as they continue to make way for the Fieldhouse apartment complex. With three buildings and 120 apartment units, the complex is set to be constructed on the former eld.
e project is expected to take 20 months to complete, according to Four Points project managers.
“We’re going to be moving dirt around for the next 60-90 days, importing dirt and putting in deep utilities, storm sewer and water. Hopefully, toward the end of the year, we’ll be putting some foundations in,” Fieldhouse Project Manager Rob Mackenzie told the Courant.
e 120 apartment units in the Fieldhouse will break down to:
• 48 Studio apartments
• 32 one bedrooms
• 38 two bedrooms
• Two four bedrooms
A site plan calls for a total of 187 parking spaces for the complex. A
parking lot would provide 134 of those spaces, while an additional 28 spaces would be available on South Miner Street and another 25 on Idaho Street.
End of an Era
ere are few people who have made more footprints on Golddigger Field than current Clear Creek Schools Athletic Director/Assistant High School Principal Brian Inman.
“It was just an iconic eld to play on, you were there on Friday nights and people are driving by honking at you,” Inman said.
From 1982 to 1985 Inman wore the Golddigger uniform as an o ensive and defensive tackle for the football team.
“We’d be on the far sideline, we’d always give the opposing team the sideline next to the stands. We would always joke ‘it was so that our parents wouldn’t hear our coaches yelling at us,’” Inman laughed.
Inman led the Golddiggers football team as head coach from 2010 to 2018.
Golddigger Field was a landmark along I-70 for decades as drivers headed into the mountains would turn around and stop at the stadium to catch the game.
“So, we’d get people from all over who didn’t even have an association with the Clear Creek Golddiggers and they’d still stop by and watch the football game,” Inman said.
However, Golddigger Field was much more than that, it was where residents in Idaho Springs and surrounding areas would gather to watch a Friday night game and connect with neighbors and friends.
“It was a great gathering spot in the town and the people of Idaho
Springs, you know they would come together and watch the games,” Inman said. “It didn’t matter what part of the county they came from, they’d all come there on Friday nights and watch us. It was usually packed wall to wall with people.”
Despite the fact the Golddiggers were never a “power-house” football team in the state, Inman said it never mattered to the local fans.
“ e fans in the stands would be cheering for you and they would always stay until the end, it didn’t matter what the score was, and they’d rush down on the eld, win or lose, and congratulate the players… just a fantastic atmosphere.” He said.
However, as the crumbled blue and gold concrete of the stands and splinters of the wooden benches were unceremoniously hauled o the eld, Inman said it was simply a sign of the times in Clear Creek.
“As a player and as a Clear Creek
Golddigger it’s a bummer to see it go, but we have a fabulous eld up here on Floyd Hill. You know, it’s just a changing of the times.”
An excavator takes down the iconic Golddigger bleachers in Idaho Springs to make way for the Fieldhouse apartment complex.
PHOTO BY CHRIS KOEBERL
Golddigger football Coach Steve Byrne (center) addresses the high school football team after a game in 1985.
PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN INMAN
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Young detectives solve fictional murder case in ‘Mystery on the Tracks’ game at the Idaho Springs Library
BY CHRIS KOEBERL CKOEBERL@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Several local kids assumed characters and biographies at the Idaho Springs Library to help solve the ctional death of John Doe in a rst-person game “Mystery on the Tracks.”
It’s part of the Clear Creek Library District’s Summer Reading Program where kids, parents and library employees get together to explore new topics or adventures and pizza is provided.
Each child assumed the identity of characters including a dutchess, widow, nurse and detective in the June 28 event.
Players asked yes or no questions to the other “suspects” who answered with a prepared script.
“So, it really helps them to practice narrowing things down, starting large and then getting more speci c,” Programs and Development Coordinator Holly Grant said.
e questions, laughs and nger-pointing at suspects enveloped the room as characters emerged and the plot thickened.
“It’s getting creative and play-acting and then everybody gets to guess who the murderer is,” Grant said.
A couple of the kids said they were there for the adventure, friendship and well-known library mascot and storyteller, Miss Honeybun.
However, 11-year-old Finn Fulton from Empire said the food was also an attraction.
“I’m here for the fun and the pizza and the whole bowl of grapes that I ate,” Fulton said.
e library district serves both Georgetown and Idaho Springs with the mission statement “ e Clear Creek County Library District empowers our community through literacy, human connection, and equal access to resources.”
Also, the nurse killed John Doe.
Several local kids assumed characters at the Idaho Springs Library for a game of “Mystery on the Tracks.”
PHOTOS BY CHRIS KOEBERL
Young library patrons solve a murder mystery during the “Mystery on the Tracks” game at the Idaho
Well-known Clear Creek Library District mascot and storyteller Miss Honeybun assisted in story telling June 28 in Idaho Springs.
Mountain Art Celebration draws artists and art lovers to Evergreen
7th annual event featured artists from Colorado and beyond
BY JANE REUTER JREUTER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Color-drenched watercolors of wildlife, cowboys on horseback and larger-than-life insects, were among the rst works visitors to Evergreen’s 7th annual Mountain Art Celebration saw. ose pieces, displayed along with the works of 59 other artists, are the creation of Golden artist Peter Freischlag.
Now one of North America’s topselling watercolorists, Freischlag started his working life as a special ed teacher. at changed in 1986 after he and his wife attended a Chicago art show and admired a $300 painting they could not a ord. Freischlag decided he could create something similar.
“Two years later, I was showing at that same Chicago art show,” said Freischlag, who now owns two Big Moose Studios in Golden and Gilbert, Arizona. “I’m totally selftaught, and I’m constantly pushing the boundaries of what you can do with watercolor.”
Freischlag was among 60 professional artists who participated in the juried art and craft show June 29 and 30. Held under mostly sunny skies and during a welcome break in the area’s recent heat wave, the two-day event drew visitors from throughout the foothills and the Denver metro area.
Broom eld resident Kellie Mannen brought her dog Jax with her to peruse the artwork.
“It’s a good day for a drive,” she said. “I came just to be up in beautiful Evergreen, and be with my pup.”
She stopped by to watch Wisconsin artist Kevin Miles add some nishing touches to one of his pieces.
Miles and his wife Wendy Schaefer are a husband-and-wife team who paint brilliant oil landscapes. Many depict the two places they love most: Colorado and Wisconsin.
e two started painting during art shows in the ‘90s, work that adds interest for both them and passers-by.
“It’s boring if you don’t,” Miles said with a laugh. “Plus, we have 12 commissions we’ve got to get done.”
Miles said he’s never sure when a piece is complete.
“It’s done when you pull out your credit card,” he joked as he added bright yellow spots of paint to depict leaves on a tree.
Littleton residents Jim and Janet Buntrock, who stopped to admire Arizona artist Ans Carnes’ oil paintings, come to the Evergreen festival every year. e show is unique among others they’ve seen.
“You see art here you won’t see anywhere else; it’s high quality,” Janet Buntrock said.
Around the corner, Lovelandbased artist Mike Dwyer talked with Evergreen resident John Mitchell about his bronze doorknockers, cast in the shape of birds, dogs and other animals. With master’s degrees in
wildlife biology and ornithology, Dwyer began sculpting in 1998. In 2015, he left behind his wildlife biologist career to become a full-time artist.
“My work embodies the nature I love,” said Dwyer, who customizes the door knockers in the likeness of clients’ pets. “I love the opportunity to express my creativity through sculpture. My joy is to pass that on to my clients.”
At another corner, longtime local Jen Pearson chatted with friends who’d stopped by to visit her booth of handmade ceramics. Pearson is both a therapist and an artist who
said her ceramics provide the perfect counter to her counseling work.
“It was my mental health when I started ceramics 26 years ago, and it still is,” she said. “You can only do my job (as a therapist) so many hours a week. is gives me a nice balance.”
Hotchkiss resident Kris Finholm, a friend of Pearson’s and a former Evergreen resident, said she was delighted by the artwork she saw at the Mountain Art Celebration.
“I’m blown away; it’s so beautiful,” she said. “Everything here speaks to the people in this community. It’s why we live here.”
Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based artist Kevin Miles works on a painting June 29 during the Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration. PHOTO BY JANE REUTER
How Court Appointed Special Advocates help children
In 1976, Seattle juvenile court judge David Soukup was on the brink of a life-changing decision for a three-year-old who had been abused for most of her short life.
Should Judge Soukup return the child to her mother, who tolerated her boyfriend’s abuse of her daughter? Should he send the child to foster care and subject her to the trauma of being separated from her mother?
Judge Soukup felt overwhelmed with the gravity of the decision. In a 2018 discussion with The National CASA/GAL Association for Children, Judge Soukup stated, “It terrified me to make decisions about kids when I didn’t have anybody there that was only advocating for the child.”
After that case, Judge Soukup founded what is now known as CASA, an organization that represents the interests of abused and neglected children in court.
CASA of the Continental Divide lives up to Judge Soukup’s goal through a small army of trained and court-appointed volunteers in Eagle, Lake, Summit, and Clear Creek County. For the past 25 years, CASA of the Continental
GUEST COLUMN
Alison Atkins
Divide volunteers have donated 34,000 hours while serving around 80 children annually.
As a result of tireless advocacy by Continental Divide CASA advocates, 256 local children have been found to be in safe and permanent homes.
Volunteer CASAs undergo a virtual training program that is rigorous yet tailored to individuals who have commitments during the day. A training cohort may consist of CASA candidates in all four counties that CASA of the Continental Divide serves. Training includes instruction on child interviewing, safety, mandatory reporting, early childhood and mental health, substance abuse, permanency, foster care, trauma and resilience, among other topics.
CASA candidates must successfully complete several fictional case exercises as part of the mandated training. After a background check and screening, CASA candidates are sworn in by the chief judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
CASAs do not need to be attorneys, nor do they need any previous legal training. CASAs are
composed entirely of community members who want to make a difference for the most vulnerable children in their community.
While CASA volunteers play a vital role in dependency and neglect proceedings, they also experience emotional growth through their work. One local CASA shared, “Working with a child who has survived trauma and being in the position to offer validation, support, encouragement is very gratifying. Hearing and understanding the story of this child has been powerful and humbling.”
Most of a CASA’s work occurs outside of the courtroom, conducting independent investigation of the child’s situation. This investigation usually involves visits to the home and school, and ongoing communication with the social workers, county attorneys, parents, guardians, relatives, teachers, parents’ counsel, guardians ad litem, and as of recently for older children, Counsel for Youth. CASAs provide a written report to the court with recommendations on behalf of the child regarding placement and any other recommendation that would help the child (and family) move forward
in a positive and safe manner. As “Friends of the Court” during the proceeding, CASAs appear in court either in-person or virtually and speak to the judge. CASAs also represent children who are struggling with their learning to the extent that their lack of participation puts them in truancy court.
CASA of the Continental Divide is always seeking more volunteer CASAs. If you care deeply about the children in your community and want to make a difference in a child’s life, consider becoming a CASA. If advocacy is not your forte, CASA is also seeking supervised visitation volunteers, interpreters, board members, office and administration volunteers, and event volunteers. If you are interested, please visit https://mtncasa.org/volunteer/ become-a-volunteer/ or email admin@mtncasa.org.
Alison Atkins has been a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Fifth Judicial District in Eagle, CO, since 2022. She is also U.S. Bank’s Chief Technology and Cybersecurity Attorney and a Board Member for the National Veterans Legal Services Program.
OLDS: This week in the Clear Creek Courant…
50 years of Courant headlines not to be confused with news
BY TEDDY JACOBSEN
SPECIAL TO THE CLEAR CREEK COURANT
King-Murphy to get more classrooms –July 10, 2013
e Clear Creek School District planned to spend $450,000 on new classrooms at King-Murphy Elementary School, according to the
approved 2013-2014 budget. Also budgeted was a 2.5% pay increase for all district employees.
Deputy honored as ‘O cer of the Year’ – July 13 e Lyle Wohlers O cer of the Year Award went to Larry Safe of the Clear Creek Sheri ’s Department at the annual Law Enforcement Luncheon in Idaho Springs. Safe was the second to receive the award after it was created to honor Colorado State patrol tech Lyle Wohlers, who died in the line of duty in 1992.
City to help buy ‘Jaws of Life’ – July 13,
1979
e Idaho Springs Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 to contribute $5,900 toward the purchase of a “Jaws of Life” extrication tool for the Idaho Springs Volunteer Fire Department. e tool, sometimes called a “can opener,” was primarily used to free victims of car accidents trapped in their vehicles.
Bowman-White House opens – July 12, 1974
e colored-glass front door of the Bowman-White House was opened to the public and set to stay open through September. e build-
ing was recently acquired by the Georgetown Historical Society after the completion of $30,000 in repairs. Admissions for the tour were 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12.
e Clear Creek Courant was created in August of 1973. ese items come from Courant’s historic archives. As it turns out, previous Courant writers had the same idea for the paper’s 25th anniversary. eir section was dubbed, “Olds: Not to be confused with news.” It lives on for an entire year to celebrate the paper’s 50th birthday.
Growing up, independence and self-su ciency were always synonymous with masculinity for me. e idea that I could do it on my own, that I would be “less than” if I asked for a helping hand, was an ideal I not only believed in, but strived to live up to. I asked for as little help as possible. Facing the di cult task of processing my emotions as I entered adolescence, I was overwhelmed and underequipped. Seeking support never crossed my mind. e more pain I endured, the more resolute I became to conquer it on my own. I found a magic solution — the illusion of control via drugs and alcohol.
‘Man up’ can lead to man down GUEST
e immediate oblivion brought on by substances allowed me to trick myself into believing I had taken control. However, the escape I found in substances lessened over time, leaving me without the relief I so desperately needed. For years my stubborn worship of self-su ciency kept me in the living hell of addiction. When I was nally beaten down enough to ask for help, I was mortied, disgusted by my weakness, and convinced of my failure as a man. is is the unfortunate reality for many men grappling with addiction. “Man up” far too frequently becomes the mantra for many tragic stories of demise into alcoholic insanity and death. at story nearly became my reality.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, mental illness is less prevalent in men than women, but it often goes untreated in men. Men are two to three times more likely to misuse drugs than women, and according to Mental Health America, men die by suicide at a rate four times higher than women.
To become a healthy man, I had to learn to accept that I needed help, and then practice asking for it. e rst time was excruciating, then it became less so over time. It’s become the foundation on which my recovery from addiction has been built, the gateway to nding a level of peace and serenity I never thought possible. I’m thankful for the opportunity to become an example to other men and help lift the stigma around asking for help.
is is a process. Six years into my recovery I still have di culty asking for help and fall into old patterns of arrogance and independence. e more I ask for help, the easier it is to keep asking. Practicing reaching out for small pieces of advice on a regular basis helps me seek support when I’m dealing with a deeper and heavier problem. Building relationships over time makes me feel safe and comfortable. ankfully, we live in a di erent world than I experienced in my childhood, where I learned to worship the false belief of self-su cient masculinity through our culture. I now embrace masculinity and femininity not as opposing forces, but as two sides of the same coin of humanity. While change continues in our culture, there is still a long way to go. Awareness still needs to be raised. Recovery stories such as mine need to be heard.
One way I strive to do this is through Colorado’s Recovery Cards Project (recoverycardsproject.com).
I had the privilege of designing two greeting cards that can be sent to loved ones struggling in the early stages of recovery. rough this program, I have shared my story and helped others open up about theirs. e free cards are an easy and accessible way for friends and family to show support and encourage our loved ones on a path to vulnerability and recovery.
June is Men’s Health Month, an opportunity to continue these discussions. It’s not a responsibility to be passed onto others or to place the burden of change at men’s feet. It’s a collective e ort we can all take part in, to love and support each other so that we may feel safe and comfortable reaching out for help.
A Colorado professional artist, David Swartz works with various water-based paints to create bright and energetic artwork with a humorous twist. He believes connection enriches the world and creates a sense of unity and compassion throughout humanity.
Farmers and a fair show o the culture of this summer favorite fruit
BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Every year, on one day in the summer, a group of people line up at the edge of a long, yellow tarp in southeastern Colorado. e tarp is stationed next to a building to prevent the wind from impacting a competition, for which some people practice seriously. Others decide to give it a try on a whim.
“ ey pick out their own seed, and I guess they could suck on it for a little while, get it dry, how ever they feel is the best way to treat their seed,” said Sally Cope, who helps organize the event. “And then practice, and then spit.”
As the black seeds land one by one on the bright tarp, people wait anxiously to see whose will make it the farthest.
e seed-spitting competition is part of a day-long event entirely dedicated to a sweet, red, juicy fruit grown in Colorado. A star at any summer picnic, watermelons are more than just a refreshing snack to the people of the Arkansas Valley. In this region, especially in the town of Rocky Ford, farmers dedicate their entire summer to raising the classic crop — which has become a staple of the area’s culture.
“It’s a way of life,” said Gail Knapp, owner of Knapp Farms, which grows watermelons and other produce.
“We don’t take time o normally in the summertime to do what normal people do in the summertime.
our crops — and those kinds of things take a lot of care.”
From its mascot — a muscular melon called a “meloneer” — to its annual Watermelon Day celebration, Rocky Ford embraces the crop, which has deep ties to the city’s history.
In 1878, Rocky Ford’s rst mayor and one of its founders, G.W. Swink, had a bountiful harvest of watermelons.
“He brought them here to the railroad station … and he gave slices of melons to those who were passengers that stopped on the train,” Cope said. “After a couple of years, he moved his table of watermelon slices and gave away melons — a large melon to all of those who came in attendance.”
What started out as a gift from the mayor to his people turned into Watermelon Day, now celebrated as part of the week-long Arkansas Valley Fair. Cope, the manager of the fair, said the fruit-focused day includes a watermelon carving competition and a melon giveaway.
“We … usually give away around 20,000 pounds of melon on Watermelon Day,” she said. is year, Watermelon Day will take place on Aug. 17 at the Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds, on the secondto-last day of the fair which includes rodeos, a carnival, 4-H contests and much more.
A person drags a full wagon after the watermelon giveaway on Watermelon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair. COURTESY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
WATERMELON
e Watermelon Day tradition gives the fair its title as the “oldest continuous fair” in Colorado. Cope said the fair team even gave away watermelons in 2020.
Why is the valley good for melons?
Each year, the Rocky Ford Rotary Club helps raise funds to buy watermelons from local growers, such as Knapp Farms.
At the fth-generation farm, owners Gail and Brian Knapp — along with their children and grandchildren — grow watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, chilies, eggplant, squash, cucumbers and more.
Knapp said the conditions in the Arkansas Valley are great for growing watermelons.
“It seems to be our soil, our hot days, cooler nights,” she said. “ ere’s a combination there that seems to grow really sweet melons.”
Once the melons are harvested, Knapp Farms sells them at their local farm market and also sends them to the metro Denver area to be sold at grocery stores including Kroger, Safeway and Whole Foods.
As of late June, the largest watermelons were about the size of a baseball, Knapp said. As they continue to grow, they should be ready to start harvesting by late July.
Despite the ripe conditions for watermelons, Knapp said there are some risks to the melon business. Weather, such as the copious amount of hail last spring, can devastate a crop. Knapp said last season was a challenge for most farmers in the region for this reason.
With water from the Arkansas River being sold to cities, labor shortages and
unpredictable demand, there are many risks to farming watermelons, Knapp said, and it’s not getting easier. But if everything works out in a given season, the business can be very pro table, she said.
Growing your own melons
For gardeners who want to try a hand at growing their own watermelons, veteran gardener Deborah King said it’s a bit too late in the season to start from seeds — but folks can start planning now for next year.
King is a supervisor at Tagawa Gardens, a garden center in Centennial, where she says she learns a lot from customers.
“It is a big plant, it spreads out really big,” she said. “But the key is that you need to have consistent water supply throughout its growing season.”
She also said it’s helpful to plant watermelons on hills or mounds, which gives the plant space and helps ensure drainage and retain heat. It can also be helpful to use grass clippings, wood chips or straw to maintain moisture in the soil, King said.
For her, gardening is a satisfying endeavor.
“When you get your harvest and you’re able to share with … your neighbors, co-workers — I mean, there’s no more satisfaction than eating right from your own garden,” she said. “You realize that avor … and it just sets you up for the next season to do more, or try di erent things.”
But for those who consider themselves a bit impatient, or simply want to leave the farming to the experts, there’s good news: the Rocky Ford watermelons will be available in stores near the end of the summer.
A truck full of watermelons for the giveaway on Watermelon Day. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARKANSAS VALLEY FAIR
A girl competes in the annual seed-spitting competition on Watermelon Day at the Arkansas Valley Fair.
National Guard Armory trucks carry the watermelons in a parade down Main Street and bring them to the fairgrounds for the annual watermelon giveaway.
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THURSDAY
Skatepark Design Input Meeting: 6-8 p.m. on ursday, July 11 at Tommyknockers Brewery, located at 1410 Miner St. in Idaho Springs. All community members are encouraged to attend and share their ideas.
UPCOMING
Tween & teen paranormal adventure: Join the Clear Creek Library District and professional paranormalists from Denver from
7-9 p.m. on July 13 in Georgetown. e paranormalists will teach young learners about their paranormal equipment and attempt to record paranormal activity at the John Tomay Memorial Library.
Evergreen Sports O cials: e Monday, July 15 baseball umpire training course is at Clear Creek High School. Classroom and eld training for anyone over 12 years old. Sign up information at evergreensportso cials.com.
e Mount Blue Sky Hill Climb: e iconic bicycle race that takes place on the highest paved road in the United States is Saturday, July 20. e course starts in the City of Idaho Springs at 7,500 feet and travels to the upper parking lot of Mount Blue Sky Scenic and Historic Byway at 14,130 feet. Information at
www.bicyclerace.com.
Rapidgrass Music Festival: e Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District music festival in Idaho Springs is slated for Aug. 2-3. Bluegrass music at the Shelly/Quinn ball elds: https://rapidgrassfestival.com/ Overnight camping is available.
ONGOING
CASA of the Continental Divide seeks volunteers:CASACD promotes and protects the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings through the advocacy e orts of trained CASA volunteers. Be the difference and advocate for the youth in our community. e o ce can be reached at 970-513-9390.
Test sirens scheduled: In an ef-
fort to notify people in the town of Georgetown of potential ooding due to the unlikely event of a dam failure at Xcel Energy’s Cabin Creek or Georgetown hydroelectric plants, sirens will be tested the rst Wednesday of every month.
Clear Creek EMS/Evergreen Fire Rescue Launch Mugs for Rugs Campaign: Bring an old throw rug and you’ll leave with a bright green mug! You can bring them to Station 1A in Dumont, 3400 Stanley Road, or you can email captains@ clearcreekems.com and CCEMS will come to you to make the trade. Clear Creek EMS also o ers fall-risk assessments by bringing someone from the re department to make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. To
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Colorado Community Media to Hold its First 5K Run
BY JO ANN M. COLTON
from walking and/or running along our state’s many wonderful paths and scenic nature trails.
There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of Colorado than by witnessing all the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
Join Colorado Community Media as we host our first-ever 5K run on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton.
And, before the run, we want you to submit your own “Trail Tales,” including photos, to your local newspaper (events@coloradocommunitymedia. com). Tell us where you most enjoy going for a walk or a run in your commuor elsewhere in Colorado.
There are no prizes associated with the event and participants will not receive a “standard” T-shirt. Instead, registered participants will receive a pair of custom running socks. The Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run is open to people of all ages. Participants have the option of making it a fun-filled day for the entire family. Registration fees are $35 for adults (ages 17 & up), $15 (ages 5 to 16), and free for children (ages 4 and under ). Parking for run participants and event attendees is available in the west parking lot, which can be reached as you enter Clement Park through the Library entrance on W. Bowles Avenue.
Park is currently being firmed up to feature other activities throughout the day including food and beverage purchase options offered by local food trucks, vendor booths, and live music entertainment.
“Your support of this event as a race participant and/or as an attendee is paramount to the success of our first Share Your Trail Tales 5k Run and it will help us sustain our ability to support local news,” Scott said. “We encourage the engagement of our readers and future readers to be part of this and future events at Colorado Community Media.”
In turn, we will share many of those adventurous tales with the readers of our two dozen community newspapers in the weeks ahead of the run. About the 5k: It is scheduled to loop around Johnston Reservoir from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It will start and end on the bike path near Shelter P. The event is different from most 5k runs in many ways. For starters, the sole purpose of this event is to simply provide an opportunity for people across Colorado to come together, interact, and share their personal experiences gained
Colorado Community Media publications span eight counties along Colorado’s majestic Front Range — Weld, Adams, Jeffco, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Arapahoe and Denver. As a nonprofit organization, community is important to us and we are eager to reach out and meet members of the communities our news organization serves.
Colorado Community Media could not put on events like this 5k run without the help of its dedicated supporters and sponsors. Sponsorship provides an ideal marketing prospect for your business and positive brand recognition. The organization offers many levels of sponsorship and opportunities for involvement. As a sponsor, you can be part of a fun community event that promotes health and wellness.
Carlie Scott, Colorado Community Media’s events director, stated that the program for the Aug. 24 run in Clement
To register for the Share Your Trail Tales 5k please visit our website www.coloradocommunitymedia.com and click on EVENTS/CONTEST tab.
LIFESTYLES
AN ADVERTISING SECTION OF COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
EChO champions people
From survival to success
EChO’s new mission statement, one seemingly small sentence, paints a masterpiece much larger than its capacity. “EChO champions people on their unique path from survival to success.” Ten words, following the acronym for Evergreen Christian Outreach, open the door to a world illuminated only by the light of hope amid tragedy, trauma, and loss. If you were to ask me, “How does EChO serve its people?” I would tell you with wrap-around services through our food pantry, shelter, resale store, case managers, and more. But if you asked me to tell you a story, I’d run to grab the most vibrant colors in my toolbox, an old canvas with tattered edges and a paintbrush with peeled wood. I’d paint
wrinkles in time, a glimmer of light, and faces worn with character.
My brush strokes would create a father, washed in pride as he works hard against the economy, always just a step or two behind. I’d paint the furrowed brow of a single mother who chose to do it all, “the right way,” and was le to sew the pieces of her life into a quilt to keep her children warm. Brush strokes of a grandmother who built a legacy in the mountains only to nd herself in a home she couldn’t keep. I’d paint the daggers of re above their heads raining down relentlessly. I’d touch your hand and say, “ is work of art is called survival.”
As I washed my brush, I’d tell you our food pantry
distributed over 450,000 meals in 2023. We served over 886 distinct households, 369 of those being brand new to EChO. 440 of those households were provided nancial assistance. A few tears would saturate the canvas and I’d say, “Wait, there’s hope.” My paintbrush fervently dancing over the darkness leaving streaks of bright yellows, pinks, oranges, and white.
“79 people registered for our overnight emergency shelter and 16 of those were permanently housed by the end of the shelter season.” I’d add bright circles of light as shields over each soul. “In the painting. In 2024, ReSale donated $6,042 of clothing and household items via our case managers for clientele. An additional $8,512 was donated in the form of furniture, dishes, and home decor to fully furnish new homes and apartments.”
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We’d step back to admire our progress, covered in paint, sweat, and tears. Maybe you’d recognize yourself in the colors because, just like life, art doesn’t always start beautifully. As each layer is added, you can marvel at the process and nd beauty in the journey it took to get there.
We’d stand together as I painted small re ies in the darkest part of the canvas. I’d ask if you could relate to this comment, “ ey need to know I’m trying; I am trying to just get through the day, doing the best I can in that moment.” I imagine you’d recall a moment or a
season of life in which you felt the words a Client Advisory Committee member shared with us. “What happened to me could happen to anyone,” shared another. You’d admire the colors and I’d watch as you started to become part of the painting.
As I shared that over 32,000 hours of volunteer service were provided by over 500 volunteers, I’d encourage you to dip your hands in the white paint and press your ngertips into the center of the canvas, leaving behind two silhouettes. “Just like that, you’ve become part of the masterpiece. Do you see how your existence has changed the narrative?” At this very moment, I’d witness it. A light
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Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge has the Perfect Summertime Patio Area for Your Enjoyment and Catering Options for Every Season
By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles
Upon entering the door of Evergreen Bread and Cocktail Lounge, the smell of freshly made bread will tickle your senses with thoughts of “delicious.” Bread from fermented sour dough starter is made daily in-house in the restaurant’s open-view bakery using some of the oldest varieties of wheat (spelt, Kamut™, millet, quinoa, amaranth, and te ).
Located in Bergen Village Shopping Center at 1260 Bergen Parkway (second oor), “foodies” and ardent food lovers can delight in a scrumptious eating experience as they titillate their taste buds with the many delicious food and dessert selections from the NEW Summer Menu at Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge.
features charcuterie boards, small plate items, scratch-made pastas/house-made sauces, and Detroit-style Pizza with a thicker crust and several topping options. Be sure to visit the Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge website (https://evergreenbreadlounge.com/) to view its full menu—and more.
Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge can also cater your next breakfast/brunch/ lunch/dinner family celebration or small business gathering at the restaurant, or your home, o ce, or other o site location. A private events space (for up to 30 people) is available for rental or the entire restaurant (120 people maximum) can be rented for parties and/or corporate meetings.
e eatery boasts ample parking, indoor community room seating where people can come together at two large banquet-style tables with friends and others, and a patio area that is perfectly suited for your summertime breakfast, lunch, or mid-day meal enjoyment.
Evergreen Bread and Cocktail Lounge is closed on Monday, but its friendly sta serves customers from 8:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-through-Saturday (Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm) o ering breakfast favorites and lunch selections, including: hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads, breads, pastries, specialty co ees, teas, beer, wine, and cocktails. Happy Hour at Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge is celebrated Tuesday-through-Saturday from 2:00-6:00pm and all day Sunday from 8:00am-3:00pm.
“All of our menu selections, including meals, European breads, pastries, and desserts are made from scratch using the freshest micro-greens and locally sourced produce and only the nest ingredients,” said General Manager Tyler Butler with pride. He likewise stated that the restaurant uses many local companies like Daddy’s Homemade Syrups (natural, gut friendly syrups) for its co ees, cocktails, and more. “Also, our menu changes seasonally, about three times per year so there is always something new, exciting, and tasty!” e restaurant’s Happy Hour menu
“We have breakfast, lunch, and curated banquet menus available to ful ll the wants of our customers,” said Tyler Butler. “With only a 48-hour notice, Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge can cater everything from breakfast favorites and/or sandwich platters to large banquet orders of our homemade pasta dishes (Chicken Marsala, pasta with Bolognese sauce), and more. We can even customize a special menu that is just right for your speci c event and your guests’ dietary needs.”
Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge’s summer celebration also features live music, twice per month (since June 7) on either Friday/Saturday, as well as a selection of new decadent desserts. Try them all… Pavlova Meringue Cookie with white chocolate and whipped cream, Coconut-Citrus Pana Cotta layered with key lime, coconut, and a toasted marshmallow topping, Strawberry Cheesecake, and seasonal Tarts with Bavarian Cream and strawberry or berry llings.
No matter the season, you can count on Evergreen Bread & Cocktail Lounge (303862-7993) to create delicious and healthy meals that your whole family will love! e restaurant also o ers take-out and online ordering. Further, in addition to rental space for private events, gi cards can be easily purchased in-store or online for birthdays, holidays, and all gi -giving occasions with options to deliver the gi in person or via email.
Give Your Home’s Value a Boost!
With housing prices stabilizing, you may be wondering what you can do to maximize your home’s potential. Studies show high e ciency upgrades give you the best bang for the buck on your investment. We specialize in the most e cient replaces, stoves, and inserts for your home; whether you want to burn wood, gas, or pellets. But- the best part is that you get to enjoy the improved aesthetics and energy e ciency savings on your heating bills too!
In our Colorado Foothills communities, there is no better gathering place in the home than around the replace. Make your replace an investment in your home’s enjoyment and overall value. You don’t have to live with an ugly, outdated, dirty, dra y replace. ere are so many attractive AND e cient options for heating your home and updating your style. We are your expert resource for updating your replace, stove, or
insert. Our National Fireplace Institute Certi ed design and sales team can help you envision a replace project that improves your entire living space. You can see dozens of examples on our website’s portfolio page at www.mtnhp.com.
You can even have a replace where there isn’t one already- we can put a replace or stove on any existing wall!
e newest trends feature replaces where you may not expect, such as your kitchen or bedroom; in addition to a replace in more traditional spaces such as a living room. Imagine getting ready for the day on a cool autumn morning, but you’re perfectly comfortable because you have a beautiful and e cient seethrough replace burning between your bedroom and bathroom.
Gas fueled hearth appliances are the most popular choice because of their wide range of customization and convenience of use. ey can be set on a thermostat and controlled remotely. ere are a huge variety of sizes and
shapes available, so you will not be limited in your choices of design or heat output.
New woodburning appliances are gaining in popularity quickly too! Like gas appliances, there are so many styles to choose from with a variety of heat outputs for any size space. Additionally, many customers want the energy independence of burning wood in a new high e ciency EPA-Certi ed replace, stove, or insert. is certi cation means the woodburning appliance meets stringent e ciency standards, so today’s woodburning appliances are better for air quality and heating your home. Better yet- there is a current Biomass tax credit for the most e cient woodburning appliances, nearly all our displays qualify!
If you already have a replace in your home, we can improve it. It’s not as complicated as it may seem to remove an old, ine cient factory-built replace and replace it with a new, beautiful and
Increase the Value of Your Home!
Energy E ciency upgrades top the list of projects that add value
high quality products and experienced installers
powerful heater. If you wish to update your old masonry replace, there are many options for putting a wood or gas insert into the old rebox that will make your replace e cient and elegant. We also can custom-size doors in a nearly in nite combination of metal nishes, shapes, door styles, glass tint, and more. Even just a new set of doors can improve a replace’s e ciency!
Is your replace dull, ine cient, or doesn’t burn the fuel you wish it did? Call us, your local hearth appliance experts to get you the upgrade your home needs! Act now to get a new replace, stove, or insert and be ready for the cooler weather. Visit us at 7001 Highway 73 in Marshdale. We’re open from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, and Saturdays 8-4. You can see our products and portfolio of work on our website at www.MtnHP.com or reach us by phone at 303-679-1601, and email at O ce@ MtnHP.com.
Rich Bell of Rich Barbell Fitness Believes That Athletes’ Feet Tell the Story Relating to Human Performance
“It is impossible to produce superior performance unless you do something different from the majority”
- Sir John Templeton
Strengh conditioning for achiving peak performance in athletics. Off-Season training for Middle, High School and College level athletes.
By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles
Rich Bell of Rich Barbell Fitness & Sports Conditioning (30746 Bryant Drive/Unit 403, Evergreen) understands the importance of year-round strength training and conditioning programs for athletes, which not only helps them achieve a greater level of physical performance but also helps reduce the incidence and/or severity of injury.
Rich, noting the results of each individual’s testing is incorporated into their training.
Rich Bell explained that the foot serves several key functions during athletic movement. roughout ground contact an athlete’s feet must simultaneously act as a brake and a spring, which ful lls a highly important role in force transfer. Consequently, he assesses each athlete’s toes and arches for stability. e lack of sturdiness within the foot can create a cascading e ect on the lower limb. However, dysfunctional foot behavior, which can adversely a ect athletic performance, can be corrected with exercises.
30746 Bryant Dr Unit 403 (Not visible from street. Up Bryant Drive)
For more than 29 years, Rich Bell, a much sought-a er Certi ed High School Strength and Conditioning Coach, has trained over 400 multi-level athletes in various sports backgrounds. His customized strength/conditioning training programs for middle grades/high school/ college, and/or weekend warrior athletes of all skill levels incorporates scientifically proven techniques and training methods.
“Not only do I use Strength Ratio Testing (the Barbell Bench Press and Barbell Back Squat) to initially test athletes’ upper/lower body strength/ power, performance, and speed, I also focus on athletes’ feet, which can be the most important part of the body when considering human performance,” stated
If you are an athlete motivated to increase your strength/power and speed, call Rich Barbell Fitness today. Rich Bell is now excepting applicants for his Summer O -Season Strength and Conditioning Training Program. is will entail a full assessment and programming tailored to each athlete’s needs.
For fees, more about Rich Bell, testimonials, and/or to set up your consultation, contact Rich Barbell Fitness (http://richbarbell tness.com).
Don’t Toss Those Old Sneakers. Do This Instead
(StatePoint) What if there was a way to reduce waste, create economic opportunities and improve global health?
anks to social enterprise Sneaker Impact, and its partners like Rack Room Shoes, now there is. Here’s how it works: Anyone can recycle their gently used sneakers at any Rack Room Shoes location by simply dropping them into the collection boxes found in each store. e sneakers are then shipped to Sneaker Impact’s headquarters in Miami, Florida, where they are sorted for distribution.
• International Distribution: Usable
sneakers are shipped to small businesses in developing countries. Local merchants revive and resell the sneakers, providing a ordable footwear to children and adults in those communities. is initiative empowers local businesses and promotes sustainability by keeping sneakers out of land lls.
• Shoe Recycling: Sneakers that are not suitable for international distribution are delivered to a recycling facility in Florida. ere, they are converted into energy that bene ts Broward County and surrounding areas. Moreover, Sneaker Impact has been
working on nding an alternative, circular economy solution for all footwear deemed end of life.
Since its inception, Rack Room Shoes has collected an average of nearly 600 pairs of usable sneakers each month. e retailer aims to raise awareness about the program and increase sneaker collections to create a lasting social and environmental impact.
In addition to the partnership with Rack Room Shoes, Sneaker Impact donates $1,000 per month to Shoes at Fit, a national nonpro t organization that provides shoes to students in need in an e ort to
help them focus on their studies. Visit your local Rack Room Shoes store to nd a recycling co-branded box and aid in reducing waste and supporting communities. To learn more about Rack Room Shoes Gives sustainability e orts visit https://www.rackroomshoes.com/ responsibility/gives.
Whether you have kids with rapidly growing feet, or you walk and run o en, you likely go through lots of pairs of sneakers. ankfully, now there’s a great alternative to tossing them that bene ts both people and the planet.
in your eyes would icker on as you were washed in truth, humility, and grace. You see, when hope enters the room, it may trickle at rst but when the gates of burden are let free by way of compassion and grace, hope rushes to wash away all that preceded it.
Your thoughts would soon manifest their own paintbrush and you’d add your family history to the far-le corner of the painting. I’d watch in awe as you told your story. We’d laugh and cry as our experiences overlapped. We’d lose track of time and the canvas would double in size as we were made new in the waves of hope and despair. We’d step back and look at the colorful design before us and honor how it now over ows into the oor. I’d tell you that 169 pounds of clothing was donated to our shelter to clothe individuals on foot for warmth and job interviews. 1,352 pounds of books donated to the Je erson County Prison system. 878 pounds of shoes donated to Soles for Souls. We’d nd peace in the tides of hope that lapped around us. I’d say, “Together, we have shone a light on things most people keep in the darkness, and in that, we have overcome it. Mine and yours and theirs.” You’d rise and carefully change the title of the painting from, “Survival” to “Success.” You’d say, “I see it now. It takes all of us to get there. It gets messy and di cult to process before it ever gets beautiful. I’d like to be a champion for people on their unique path from survival to success.”
Ten words and an acronym opened the door to a world that we can all understand. We can be the champions we’ve all needed at di erent times in our lives. So, if you were to ask me how we serve people at EChO, I would tell you with wrap-around services through our food pantry, shelter, resale store, case managers, and more. But if you asked me to tell you a story, I would invite you to become part of the story one brush stroke at a time.
Meaghan
Moore is the Marketing and Events Manager for EChO
Volunteer Luncheon 2024, Christ the King
Be Wild re Ready! The EmGoKit Helps Residents Prepare for Evacuation
By Jo Ann M. Colton Special to Lifestyles
Colorado’s wildfire season is officially upon us. Does your family have a plan?
“We’ve all watched wildfires devastate communities across our state and beyond, yet FEMA tells us 60% of residents living in high-risk fire areas remain unprepared,” said EmGoKits Co-founder Kevin Mindenhall. “We created the EmGoKit to help families successfully plan for natural disasters as well as recover from them.”
The EmGoKit is a simple and easy-to-use emergency planning tool. The kit features an expandable, 24-tab folder to store critical documents like home and property insurance, legal and financial statements, medical records, and more. The kit includes FEMA and Red Cross guides, an emergency supplies checklist, and a USB drive for offsite storage.
The EmGoKit is available for $40 at www.EmGoKits.com . Use the coupon from their ad and save an additional $10. Experience the peace of mind that comes with being prepared and purchase your family’s kit today!
Who is Evergreen Park and Rec
Evergreen Park and Recreation District is not only proud to maintain and enhance the area’s mountain character; but also, to provide a wide range of excellent, nancially responsible park and recreation amenities and programs where everyone is encouraged to “Elevate Your Life!” is July, join us in celebrating your Evergreen Park & Rec District (EPRD) during National Park & Recreation Month. Grab your families and friends to spend time throughout the parks, along the well-maintained trails and elds, engaging in a diverse array of activities. Children delight in playgrounds designed for safety and fun. Meanwhile, their neighbors test out new skills at the Wulf Skatepark or take a swing on Buchanan Park Ball Field. Nearby, shaded picnic areas provide perfect spots for shared meals and leisurely conversations, where friends and families can connect.
For those seeking indoor recreation to escape the heat (or the snow in the winter), the district boasts facilities equipped with
amenities for all ages and interests. Indoor recreation centers o er a wide range of activities to cater to diverse community needs. From tness classes that promote health and wellness to swimming pools where families can splash and play together, these centers serve as vital hubs for year-round activity. Gymnasiums provide open gym time for sports enthusiasts to engage in basketball, volleyball, and other indoor games, fostering a sense of camaraderie and friendly competition among members. Speaking of competition, this summer’s EPRD Trail Race series is in full swing, building up to the Bergen Meadow Half Marathon in September!
In addition to land-based activities, Evergreen Park and Recreation District o ers opportunities for water enthusiasts. Evergreen Lake at Dedisse Park (managed by EPRD) and Buchanan Park ponds invite visitors to observe wildlife from a safe distance or try their hand at shing! Paddle enthusiasts can also be seen gliding across Evergreen Lake, enjoying the tranquility
and beauty of the park from a di erent perspective. Whether you prefer to stick to classic paddling in a kayak or are interested in trying something new, like Sunrise SUP Yoga, there’s sure to be an activity for every member of the community. roughout the year, EPRD hosts a vibrant calendar of events designed to bring people together and celebrate our community. Seasonal Summer Concerts showcase local culture through music and food, drawing residents and visitors alike to enjoy festive atmospheres and create lasting memories. Movie nights under the stars are another cherished tradition, where families play on bounce houses before spreading out blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy classic lms and new releases in a relaxed outdoor setting.
As Evergreen continues to grow, so does the need for EPRD to build opportunities to elevate the lives of our community. With capital projects, such as the Buchanan Park Improvements, more events and programming than ever,
and increased support from constituents, EPRD is excited to continue the impressive 55-year impact of serving the diverse, multigenerational people of this beloved district.
In essence, being a member of Evergreen Park and Recreation District is about more than just access to a pool or park - it’s about connecting with your community, promoting well-being, and creating cherished experiences in a space that belongs to everyone. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, Evergreen Park and Recreation District o ers opportunities where mountain living is embraced and celebrated. It’s a place where memories are made, friendships are forged, and the spirit of community thrives year-round. Share how you enjoy these opportunities with the hashtag #MyEPRD all year long. To support, get involved, or become a member, visit Buchanan Recreation Center, Wulf Recreation Center, or visit us online at EvergreenRecreation.com.
The most common causes of death in Colorado in 2023
Cancer returned to the top spot while COVID-19 fell out of the top 10
BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN
Cancer reclaimed the top spot as Colorado’s No.1 killer last year, according to nalized numbers released last month by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
In 2023, 8,411 Coloradans died from what are known in vital statistics records as “malignant neoplasms.” Heart disease, the secondleading cause, claimed 8,071 lives. ose two causes far exceed any other cause of death in Colorado. Cancer has been No. 1 for most recent years, but heart disease held the top spot in 2021 and 2022.
COVID falls down the list
For the rst time since it appeared in Colorado, COVID-19 didn’t crack the top 10 causes of death last year, though it was close. With 626 deaths in 2023, COVID was the 12th-leading cause of death. (In 2020 and 2021, it was the third-leading cause.)
at re ects the waning severity of the pandemic. But, for comparison, in uenza and pneumonia combined last year killed 371 people, ranking 18th, so COVID is still very much a threat, especially to older populations.
e causes and categories in this list follow the methodology of the National Center for Health Statistics, though some of the causes are a bit of a mashup. Accidents, for instance, encompass everything from car crashes to falls to unintentional drug overdoses. Lumping them together like that can obscure
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some of the underlying trends.
Accidental deaths declined last year, but drug overdose deaths were up — to 1,865, of which 1,097 involved fentanyl. Motor vehicle accidents (785 deaths) and falls (1,064 deaths) were down.
Other notable causes of death: Suicides (1,290 deaths) remained almost exactly the same as in 2022, while homicides (366) dropped by nearly 50.
Deaths dropped overall
Overall, 44,862 Coloradans died last year. ( e gure includes people who lived here but died elsewhere and not people who died here but lived elsewhere.) at’s roughly 2,000 fewer deaths than in 2022, and it’s nearly 3,500 fewer deaths than in 2021, Colorado’s deadliest year on record.
Relative to population size, Colorado’s death rate fell to something
closer to — but still higher than — pre-pandemic levels. e age-adjusted death rate was 681.7 deaths per every 100,000 population in 2023. e three years before that had seen age-adjusted death rates in the 700s. In 2019, the year before the pandemic, the age-adjusted rate was 635.9.
e state compiles these annual death numbers, as well as a host of other vital statistics data, in a system called the Colorado Health Information Dataset. e system has several easy-to-use data dashboards for members of the public interested in more speci c information.
is story was printed through a news sharing agreement with e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned nonpro t based in Denver that covers the state.
Colorado math scores drop amid shift to digital SAT
BY YESENIA ROBLES
CHALKBEAT COLORADO
Most Colorado students continue to make progress on state tests, with scores nearly recovering from dropping after the pandemic. at’s according to preliminary data previewed for the State Board of Education in June.
But one area of concern is that high school math scores were significantly lower than in previous years as the state transitioned to a new digital PSAT and SAT.
Ninth grade scores seem particularly concerning. In 2019, 49.6% of ninth graders met or exceeded math standards on the PSAT. In 2024, just 39.5% did — a di erence of more than 10 percentage points. e 2024 rate also represents a signi cant decrease from 2023, when 46.5% of students were meeting expectations.
Ninth graders were in fth grade when the pandemic began and would have been in sixth grade, possibly starting middle school, in the fall of 2020 when school was largely held online.
State o cials said they are spending the summer analyzing the data to see if they will still be able to use it for annual school ratings. e board voted to allow accountability o cials to possibly set new cuto targets for each performance level, based on this year’s distribution of scores, instead of using the same points as in previous years.
“What we’ve discovered is this is
Medler, executive director of accountability and continuous improvement for the state.
e PSAT/SAT Colorado uses to test all ninth, 10th, and 11th graders, and also is used as one way of demonstrating English and math prociency for graduation requirements, was changed for the spring of 2024. It was the rst time the test was fully online. e test was also reformatted.
Initially, state o cials believed the
ing of scores compared to previous years, but now, after seeing such a large drop in the number of students who met standards on the test in math, o cials suspect it might have to do with the tests. But they’re not sure how much was di culty with the tests or how much students may be struggling with math.
“I cannot disentangle those changes in terms of what caused those changes,” said Joyce Zurkowski, the Colorado Department of Education’s chief assessment o cer. “Some of that is indeed due to changes in student performance, but some of that is due to a change in test.”
In the lower grades, which take the state’s CMAS test, the results don’t show students struggling as much. Among third through sixth grade students, the percent meeting or exceeding math standards is now at or above the 2019 pre-pandemic rates.
But eighth grade CMAS math scores are still behind. In 2019, 36.9% of eighth graders met or exceeded math standards. In 2024, preliminary data shows just 32.9% did, a slight increase compared to 32.7% in 2023.
Apart from the changes to the PSAT/SAT, o cials are also looking at how an increase in the number of students new to the country this year could also have a ected the average scores.
is spring, the state exempted more students than usual from taking the tests, but new immigrant students who did not have interrupted schooling were still expected to take math and science tests, with accommodations. eir scores will not count for school ratings but could be a ecting the state’s overall test averages.
State o cials are auditing the data to nalize it and are studying if it can be used in growth calculations and for other purposes in annual school ratings. An update about the ndings might come later this month.
State o cials said that other states are also nding signi cant score decreases with the new PSAT/SAT, but not all states use the test for all students or for accountability purposes. In the meantime, as students are receiving their own scores, state ofcials want students and families to know the changes to the test itself could be playing a role.
“So, 11th grade students: if your senior sibling is giving you a hard time because they scored better than you on math, tell them to go take the new assessment and then you can have the conversation,” Zurkowski said.
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Colorado students took a new version of the PSAT/SAT that was fully digital in 2024. GETTY IMAGES
CURRENTS
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Clear Creek Democrats: e Clear Creek Democrats meet from 5-7 p.m. the third ursday of the month at the Vintage Moose in Idaho Springs. Join them for conversation and social time.
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Walk-in vaccine clinics: Walk-in vaccine clinics for adults and children needing u and other vaccines are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. No appointments required for the vaccines, though you can pre-register by calling 303-670-7528.
Resilience1220 counseling: Young people 12 to 20 can get free counseling through an Evergreenbased organization called Resilience1220. Composed of licensed therapists, Resilience1220 serves individuals and groups in the foothills including Clear Creek County. ey also facilitate school and community groups to build life skills in wellness and resilience among youth. For more information or to schedule a counseling session, visit R1220.org, email Resilience1220@gmail.com or call 720-282-1164.
Dental clinics: Cleanings, X-rays, dentures, tooth extractions and more. Most insurances are accepted including Medicaid. Sliding scale/ low-cost options are also available. No appointment necessary. is is a mobile dentist that comes once a month. Call program manager Lauralee at 720-205-4449 for questions.
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BY JASON GONZALES CHALKBEAT COLORADO
How students can take advantage of Colorado’s new tax credit for college
Students who live in a household that makes $90,000 or less a year are now eligible for a Colorado tax credit that will help pay for the rst two years of college.
State leaders say accessing that credit for the rst time should be an easy process for students attending school this year. Colleges or universities will track which students are eligible and then notify them. But students will still have to le their own tax return to get the money. e new credit works as a rebate and was approved during this year’s legislative session. e program received wide support from lawmakers, in part because it will cost the state less than paying for tuition and fees upfront.
Many Colorado public universities and colleges have their own programs to pay upfront costs for students, often called Promise programs. Each school’s program has its own eligibility rules. ere is no statewide program.
Leaders say the new tax credit will help even more students than the existing school-speci c Promise programs. is is especially important, as in-state students face some of the highest tuition rates and fees in the country.
“Just under 50% of our high school graduates are going to postsecondary in Colorado,” said Angie Paccione, Colorado Department of Higher Education executive director. “We want to change that, and we’re
hoping that this creates an incentive and some motivation for students to say, ‘It is truly a ordable. I could actually do this.’”
Paccione said studies showed the state would have needed $40 million to $140 million a year to cover
tuition and fees for eligible students if it paid them upfront. e new tax credit is expected to cost about $39 million a year in refunds.
With the eligibility threshold at $90,000 in household income — higher than many of the college-run
programs — more middle-income students will be eligible for aid. Paccione hopes the state can eventually raise that income threshold even higher, possibly to $120,000 a year.
A view from the second-level terrace at the Beck Venture Center on the Colorado School of Mines campus.
PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
TRIVIA
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the highest peak in Europe?
2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the town in the Net ix series “Stranger ings”?
3. LITERATURE: What is the title of the book about a little girl who lives at e Plaza Hotel in New York City?
4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional stone associated with the July birth month?
5. MYTHOLOGY: Which mythical creature has snakes for hair?
6. MOVIES: Who voices the character Joy in the animated movie “Inside Out”?
7. ANATOMY: What is the outermost layer of skin called?
8. INVENTIONS: Which blue medication, originally developed to lower blood pressure, had an unexpected e ect on male patients and later was used to treat erectile dysfunction?
9. HISTORY: Who was crowned as Emperor of the Romans in
800 A.D.?
10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which state has produced the most presidents by birthplace?
Answers
1. Mount Elbrus.
2. Hawkins, Indiana.
3. “Eloise.”
4. Ruby.
5. Medusa.
6. Amy Poehler.
7. Epidermis.
8. Viagra.
9. Charlemagne.
10. Virginia, with eight.
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FLASHBACK
1. Who released “If You Wanna Be Happy”?
2. What was the last No. 1 song the Beatles released?
3. Name the artist who wrote and released “ e Diary,” “Oh! Carol” and “Calendar Girl.”
4. Which group wrote and released “To the Aisle”?
5. Name the 1958 song that contains this lyric: “I’ve laid around and played around this old town too long, Summer’s almost gone, yes, winter’s comin’ on.”
Answers
1. Jimmy Soul, in 1963. It was penned by Roaring Lion, born Rafael de Leon, who was best known for his “Ugly Woman,” written in 1933.
2. “ e Long and Winding Road,” in 1970 on their “Let It Be” album, right before the group broke up. Songwriter Paul McCartney penned the song on his Scotland property and objected to the changes made to the song by Phil Spector.
3. Neil Sedaka. During the Covid pandemic, and continuing
into 2024, Sedaka posted mini-concerts on YouTube. For a real day-brightener, check them out.
4. e Five Satins, in 1957.
5. “Gotta Travel On,” by Billy Grammer. e song was likely taken from the 1927 “Yonder Comes the High Sheri .” Several artists have covered the song over the years, including Pete Seeger, Neil Young and Glen Campbell.
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Apply now: A detailed job description can be found on the City’s website centralcity.colorado.gov
Quali ed applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Finance/Human Resources Director at arobbins@ cityofcentral.co or mail to P.O. Box 249 Central City, CO 80427. e position is open until 7/21/2024. EOE.
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“Imagine the relief for families who are really trying to make it in our economy and contend with the rising cost of college,” she said.
Which Colorado students are eligible for the tax credit?
e credit, called Colorado Promise: Two Free Years of College Expanded, will equal the tuition and fees paid by the student after any scholarships or grants. e credit will be in place for students starting this fall into the 2032 school year for those attending public community, technical, and regional colleges, as well as four-year universities.
e state doesn’t know how many students will qualify for the tax credit this upcoming school year, but it has made some guesses based on past data. About 28,000 students statewide would have been eligible for the tax credit last year, according to a scal
analysis. Eligible students have to meet certain requirements, such as having graduated high school in Colorado within the last two years, being enrolled in at least six credit hours at a Colorado public college, and maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher. ey must also have lled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents have to have lled out the CASFA, or the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid, to qualify for the tax credit. ose students will also get the tax form from schools if they qualify.
e tax credit functions as a rebate.
Families and students will have to pay their tuition and fees up front or borrow money to pay those bills. ey should expect a refund after ling a tax return for the year that the school year ends. For example, credits for the academic year 2024-25 would be claimed on a student’s 2025 tax return — due by April 2026 — and paid out in 2026.
Four-year college students can ex-
pect an average of $2,700 in tax credits each year, technical college students can expect an average of $2,000, and two-year college students should get back an average of $1,000.
How will students apply?
Colorado public colleges and universities will notify students by email whether they’ve quali ed, Paccione said.
Colleges and universities will have students’ household income on record through either the federal or state aid application. Based on that, schools will be able to calculate which students qualify. Students not meeting the GPA requirements will also be noti ed that they’re not eligible, she said.
Students will then get a tax form that they will use when they le their state taxes.
Although the eligibility will be based on a student’s family or household income as reported on the FAFSA or CASFA, students will have to apply for the tax credit themselves. ey’ll need to le a state tax return to get the cred-
it, even if they did not work and would not have otherwise led a return.
How can students spend the credit?
Students will be reimbursed only for tuition and fees, so living expenses or supplies such as textbooks aren’t covered.
However, students can use the tax rebate any way they want, Paccione said. For instance, they can save the tax money for future college expenses. But Paccione recommends that students apply that money toward tuition and fees they’ve already paid or borrowed money to pay. at will reduce long-term debt, she said.
“It’s going to require discipline from the student and family when they do get that tax rebate, because we’re not going to control how they use that tax rebate,” she said. “ ey should use it to pay the tuition. at’s the intent of it.”
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
NOTICE OF SALE
The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday,
09/05/2024, at The Clear Creek County Public Trustee’s Office, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication7/11/2024 Last Publication8/8/2024
Name of Publication The Clear Creek Courant
IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED;
DATE: 05/07/2024
Carol Lee, Public Trustee in and for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado
The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebted
ness is:
Aricyn J. Dall #51467 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.-CO 216 16th Street, Suite 1210, Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 23CO00279-2
