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Building a Habitat for Humanity
Greenwood Village resident Roger Krapfl visits with Malawian schoolchildren last year during his Habitat for Humanity trip to the African nation. This year, the team leader is recruiting volunteers for two homebuilding projects in Asia. Photo courtesy of Roger Krapfl
Greenwood Villager seeks volunteers for Asian homebuilding trips By Peter Jones It’s a long and circuitous route from Greenwood Village to Kyrgyzstan, but count on Roger Krapfl to get there and back when he needs to.
The longtime team leader for Habitat for Humanity first had to find the landlocked mountainous central Asian nation on a map before leading a mission to build homes in the former Soviet republic. The nonprofit Habitat has constructed hundreds of thousands of houses for homeless and disadvantaged people in developing nations all around the world since
1976. Krapfl, himself, has taken his hammer to nations as varied as Nepal, Vietnam, Bolivia and Kenya. Last November, Krapfl led a team to southeast Africa’s Malawi, one of the nation’s least developed nations, to build two homes for orphans with AIDS. The whirlwind effort was one of more than 100 similar projects in such disparate locations as Fiji,
Hungary and the state of New Mexico. As it happened, three members of Krapfl’s team were recruited as the result of an article published last June in the Herald. The team leader is hoping for similar success for his upcoming 14-day trips to Thailand and Mongolia. He will need to recruit 12 to15 volunteers for each trip. Volunteers must be flexible
and amenable to life in a Third World country. Each volunteer must pay about $2,000 for room, board, local transportation, as well as for cultural excursions in the country and to support of the local projects. Volunteers are also responsible for their own airfare. The Herald recently asked Krapfl about his upcoming trips, Continued on page 2
Colorado flu hospitalizations rise; it’s not too late to get vaccinated Following a December surge in hospitalizations for influenza, state health officials say it’s not too late to get vaccinated. The number of flu hospitalizations this season jumped to 448, compared to 373 at this time last year. “The surge in hospitalizations due to flu is concerning,” said Dr. Lisa Miller, state epidemiologist at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “We normally see higher flu numbers among the young and elderly, but this year there are more cases among people ages 25 to 64. We encourage anyone who hasn’t been immunized this year to get a flu vaccination now.” Last year, people ages 25 to 64 accounted for 30 percent of all
cases; right now those people make up 57 percent of all cases. Though Colorado doesn’t formally track flu deaths among adults, thousands of people in the U.S. die every year due to influenza. The best way to protect yourself is to get immunized. It takes about two weeks after the vaccination for your body to build the antibodies to protect you from flu. State health officials also encourage you to avoid the flu by
• Washing your hands frequently; • Coughing and sneezing into the crook of your arm, rather than uncovered or in your hand; • Avoiding people with respiratory illness; • Staying home from work or school when sick, returning only after a fever has subsided for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medication. Everyone six months of age and older should receive a flu
vaccine. People at high risk of serious complications from seasonal influenza include those 65 years and older, children younger than five years, pregnant women and people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions. The flu vaccine is widely available at doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments and local pharmacies. Treatment with antiviral medications also is available, and is particularly recommended for patients with severe disease, hospitalized patients or patients with a high risk of complications. For more information on Colorado immunizations, go to facebook.com/immunizeCO and twitter.com/ImmunizeCO.
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Krapfl: ‘The local community picks the family that they believe is most in need.’ Continued from page 1 his methods for scouting for volunteers, and about how he almost did not make it to South Africa last year on his way to Malawi. Herald: How did the Malawi trip go? Krapfl: Since I talked with you last, I did two trips – one to Kyrgyzstan and one to Malawi. The Malawi trip was fantastic. I learned an important lesson, however. It turns out you cannot fly into South Africa unless you have at least three blank pages in your passport. Apparently, they like to stamp the bejesus out of your passport and I only had one page left. Those guys wouldn’t even let me get on the airplane. I went down to the passport office in Washington, D.C., and hung out for two days and eventually purchased 24 blank pages that were sewn into my passport for $140. I eventually got on the plane and went. It was the only real hiccup on the whole trip. We had 12 volunteers in Malawi. We built two houses. Each house is about 450 square feet and now has six orphans in it, plus a caregiver. They were all built out of brick with a metal roof. In Kyrgyzstan, the scenery was absolutely spectacular. The Himalayan Mountains were in the background. You had this lake in the foreground. I had 15 volunteers on that trip and we built a fairly large house. The family already owned the land. This house contains an extended family and was closer to 1,200 square feet and was made with gigantic adobe blocks cast in place in the wall. Herald: Tell us about the upcoming trips to Asia. Krapfl: If you think back to 2004, Phuket, Thailand, is the town the tsunami hit, wiping out tens of thousands of people. There’s still an awful lot of homes that have to be rebuilt. Some of these people have been homeless for a long time. The second trip is to Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia. We’re going to be building a traditional stick-build Amer-
Even if I took you on a trip that had what I would consider one of the more well off families, you would be appalled how poor they are. - Roger Krapfl, Habitat for Humanity team leader ican-style house with 2x4s. Habitat relies on whatever local materials are available that are self-reproducing and sustainable. In the case of Nepal, we built a house from bamboo. In the case of Mongolia, it’s lumber. Herald: What kind of volunteers are you looking for? Krapfl: I do turn people away. I interview everybody on the phone. I want to make sure people are comfortable, knowing ahead of time what to expect on a trip like this. If you were to give me a job description, I’m supposed to manage your expectations so you don’t go into some kind of shock about going into a Third World country. If I’m talking to a candidate and I start to feel like this person doesn’t totally get it, I won’t invite them on a trip. Herald: What is the obligation of families that receive the homes? Krapfl: The local community picks the family that they believe is most in need. For example, in Malawi the local [tribal] chief, in working with the community, picked the two groups of orphans. So then Habitat meets with them to make sure they are a suitable, responsible family who in fact has income and can pay a mortgage. Habitat becomes the bank and developer. These houses average around $3,000. Habitat requires a small down payment. There is no interest. A lot of these homes can be
paid off in 10 years or so. There are a lot of variations on this. There are also grants. Herald: If these homebuyers are proven to be financially sound comparatively, why do they need so much help? Krapfl: It’s all relative. They want to make sure the people aren’t in t rouble with the law. A person may have the capability to pay a small mortgage, but that doesn’t mean they can go out and build a $3,000 house on their own. Even if I took you on a trip that had what I would consider one of the more well off families, you would be appalled how poor they are. The other absolute rule is that the family has to help with the construction of the house. They’re working side by side with us. Those who can’t do the physical work tend to prepare our breakfasts and our lunches for us at the site. It’s a partnership. Herald: I assume you must get a lot of expressions of appreciation. Krapfl: It’s just extraordinary. For each house, we have a dedication ceremony. The locals all make speeches. The families are crying. The kids are crying. The volunteers are crying. It’s very, very emotional. You can see how incredibly appreciative they are of what we’ve been able to do together.
For more information about volunteering on Habitat for Humanity trips to Thailand and Mongolia, call Roger Krapfl at 720-220-3948, email krapfls@gmail.com or visit www.habitat. org/gv/trip/GV/15305 for information on Mongolia or the same address with the suffix 14378 for information about the Thailand trip.
Denver Animal Shelter announces new hours
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Treat yourself to an afternoon of irresistible cuteness as the Dumb Friends League’s 16th annual Pledges for Pets Telethon, which airs on FOX31/KDVR from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. The telethon features heartwarming “happy tails” from adopters, behind-
the-scenes stories of life at the Dumb Friends League, and plenty of adoptable pets hoping for loving homes. All the fun is for a great cause and to help raise money for the homeless pets and horses being cared by for the Dumb Friends League. To learn more, or to donate today, visit ddfl.org/telethon.
Denver Animal Shelter has expanded its hours and services to better serve the community and help animals in need. The shelter will be open 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adoptions and redemptions will end 30 minutes prior to close to ensure ample time to complete the process. The vaccination clinic will now be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We have several new and exciting initiatives at the shelter and in the community in
2014. We are working hard to become more accessible and a resource to the community in a more comprehensive way,” said Denver Animal Shelter Director Alice Nightengale. “We are adjusting our hours to better serve the community. We are also hopeful that this shift will assist us in our 2014 goals by reuniting more pets with their owners, adopting more animals, and increasing responsible pet ownership as a whole in Denver.” Denver Animal Shelter is located at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave, Denver, CO 80223.
Denver Animal Shelter is home to more than 7,500 lost and abandoned pets each year. DAS is an open-admission municipal shelter that provides animal care and control services to all of Denver County. DAS is committed to providing humane care to companion animals; adopting pets to loving homes; and proactively educating the public about animals, their needs, and DAS’s critical role as a community resource. To learn more, visit www. denveranimalshelter.org, call 311 or stop by the shelter at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave.
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GUEST COLUMN______________________ FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee welcomes new members RTD Board approves new appointees The group of citizens that advises the Regional Transportation District Board of Directors about the FasTracks transit expansion program is welcoming three new members this week, including a construction industry manager, a retired health care worker and a financial adviser for a local startup. The new members of the FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee are Darcy Wilson, president of Stan-Mar Inc., a construction company, who will represent RTD District B; Vivian Stovall, a retired Denver Health Medical Center employee, who will represent RTD District C; and Tyler Kealy, a client service and fund accountant for Public Trust Advisors, who will represent District A. The RTD board approved their appointments Dec. 17. “We are excited to welcome our new members, who bring a depth of experience that will enrich the work we do,” said CAC Co-Chair David Lewis. “As we prepare for the exciting milestones that lie ahead in 2014, we’re confident they will provide us with unique perspectives that will help guide the success of all of the FasTracks projects.” Karen Stuart, former mayor of the City and County of Broomfield, and Bob Rizzuto, co-owner and a broker associate with KW Commercial Real Estate, have been reappointed to the committee. Departing the CAC because of term limitations are Tom Burns, Tom Ashburn and Don Moore, who all served from 2006 through the end of this
year. All of the committee’s new members have had considerable community service experience in the Denver metro region and around Colorado. Among other nonprofit organizations, Wilson has volunteered with the Denver Scholarship Foundation and served on Stapleton’s workforce redevelopment committee. She holds a master’s degree in computer information science from the University of Denver. For her part, Stovall was a member of Gov. Bill Ritter’s Transportation Finance and Implementation Blue Ribbon Panel, which issued recommendations on how to address Colorado’s transportation needs. She is a member of the Denver Election Division Advisory Committee, the Denver Regional Council of Government Aging Advisory Committee, the Denver Commission on Aging and the Colorado Alliance for Retired Americans. She is also a recent graduate of the Denver Transit Alliance Academy, a coalition of businesses, government agencies and membership groups that promotes transit. Kealy graduated magna cum laude from the University of Denver in 2011, earning two bachelor’s degrees in Finance from the Daniels College of Business. He was a budget analyst intern at RTD, where he helped overhaul the District’s annual budget report. Kealy is a self-described “transit-dependent young adult” who commutes regularly by bus and light rail.
No commercial product can cure self-hate By Francisco Miraval If you are watching TV for even just a few minutes, chances are you already saw those infomercials titled “I hate my…” followed by whatever part of your body they think you should hate on a particular day. In fact, all your body, from head to toes and anything in between, should be hated, according to those infomercials. Those programs will tell you to hate your hair because it may turn gray, thus revealing your actual age, a thing to be avoided at all costs. The same approach will supposedly work for the wrinkles on your face, hands and neck. If you leave them untreated, these parts will betray you and others will soon know your embarrassing true age. You must also hate your eyelashes – they simply are not long enough – and, of course, you must be rid of all the other body hair not on your head. Despite being a natural part of your body, it must be destroyed, removed, or carefully hidden if you want any hope of an enjoyable social life. Your back, legs and feet are also among the parts of your body deserving hate, because they continually cause you pain. The good news is, according to the very same infomercials, all kinds of magical creams and devices can alleviate or eliminate the problem you were previously unaware of without any real medicine or exercise whatsoever. Obviously, your belly is one of the most hated parts of your body, just because it has never formed itself into those sexy six-pack abs. Something must be done to
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change this as long as it doesn’t take much effort on your part. Send so and so your $49.95 and soon you will be driving a sports car in the company of young and attractive men or women. Other more private body parts are also inadequate, but that is a discussion for another time. It is not by chance those infomercials reach their peak right before the holiday season, when everybody wants to look good and is in the mood for positive change via New Year’s resolutions aimed at the evolution of a new and better persona. It is no surprise many people are seduced by the delusion of becoming someone they are not – to live the good life just by buying the right products – those promoted by these parasitic companies. In addition to highlighting the fact we live in a superficial society, in which how you look is more important than who you are, these infomercials lead us to hate our bodies and consequently ourselves, not a good prospect for
the social health of the cultural psyche. If somebody is disgusted because their hair, hands, neck or whatever reveals their age, perhaps they still need to accomplish something more substantial in life other than creating a pleasing appearance. It really is never to late to do something for the advancement of others or society at large – or even yourself. The process, however, is not helped by self-hate and none of these products are likely to make you something you’re not now. If someone is suffering pain from body parts, there is probably a more effective solution than some pricey magic cream. If you need to lose weight, chances are cutting your caloric intake and exercising will have far more effect than some pill supposed to shrink your protruding belly all by itself. What really needs reinventing are the beliefs and choices that led one to whatever unpleasant reality. After all, some of the most hateful parts of a human being are found in the mind, not the body. That is where all self-hate resides. Get rid of that and maybe the other things you once hated will fade from your harried perception. Francisco Miraval is the founder and director of Project Vision 21 LLC. Project Vision 21 is a bilingual news and consulting services company based in Aurora, Colorado. Write to him at fmiraval@newsand services.com or visit www.newsand services.com.
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Recreational marijuana legal, impaired driving not Colorado DUI laws include marijuana impaired driving
As marijuana becomes available for recreational use throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State Patrol remind motorists that it is illegal to drive while impaired by marijuana. Similar to alcohol, there is an established impairment level in Colorado of five nanograms of active tetrahydrocannabinol — the active psychoactive component of marijuana — per milliliter of whole blood. Driving while impaired by any substance is illegal and unsafe. “There are some who do not feel that marijuana can impair driving, but it does,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. “Marijuana affects reaction time, short-term memory, hand-eye coordination, concentration and perception of time and distance. And just like alcohol, people driving while impaired by marijuana can receive a DUI.” According to the Colorado Judicial Branch, there were 24,742 DUI and DWAI cases filed in 2012 throughout the state of Colorado. Upon a DUI conviction, a person must undergo an alcohol and drug evaluation completed by the probation department within The Colorado Judicial Branch. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) collects data from the alcohol and drug evaluations, which shows that out 23,519 evaluations in 2012, evaluators note that marijuana was involved in 1,045 evaluations. CDOT has been working alongside the marijuana in-
dustry and other state and local agencies for the past six months to develop policies and education efforts to inform marijuana users about the dangers of driving while impaired. “We’ve had a seat at the table as CDOT and others determine how best to educate the public on safety issues, providing insight into how best to get the message out that impaired driving is illegal and dangerous,” said Mike Elliott, Executive Director of the Medical Marijuana Industry Group. “CDOT and the industry want to stress the importance of using this newly legalized drug in a safe manner.” “We’re trying to gather as many facts as possible about marijuana impaired driving to give us a baseline on the current situation in Colorado to better inform and educate the public on this issue,” said Amy Ford, Director of Communications at CDOT. “Recreational marijuana is a new liberty afforded to Coloradans 21 years old and older, and we urge people to be responsible by not driving impaired.” Colorado law enforcement officers are trained in the detection of impairment of alcohol and drugs; and many are specially trained Drug Recognition Experts. Colorado’s Express Consent Law requires any driver to consent to a
chemical test if a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person is driving under the influence or their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired because of alcohol, drugs or both. Any driver who refuses to take a chemical test will immediately lose their driver’s license and will be classified a persistent drink driver. Consequences of refusal include one year driving license revocation and mandatory ignition interlock for two years and alcohol education and therapy classes as specified by law. In addition to driving impaired, it is also illegal to consume or display marijuana on any public roadway, to have marijuana in the passenger area of a vehicle in an open container, container with a broken seal, or if there is evidence marijuana has been consumed. These laws are in place to ensure the safety of all users of Colorado roadways. “From the perspective of law enforcement, the legalization of recreational marijuana hasn’t changed the DUI law. If you drive high, you will get a DUI,” said Colonel Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Officers are trained to detect impairment of all substances—including marijuana.” The Heat Is On campaign, which includes both alcohol and drug-impaired driving, runs throughout the year with 12 specific DUI enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. More details about the campaign, including DUI enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips, can be found at www.HeatIsOn Colorado.com.
GUEST COLUMN__________ A look back at 2013, look to the New Year Submitted by struction of I-70. Discussions Councilwoman about the future of the National Western Stock Show continue. Deborah New partners – Colorado State “Debbie” Ortega University, The Denver MuLast year was a busy seum of Nature and Science, year for our city. Denand History Colorado – have ver City Council estabjoined the discussion about a lished the regulatory Debbie Ortega center for western heritage. framework to impleThe city’s goal is to have a Nament the voter mandate on retail marijuana. I believe the city tional Western Center Master Plan has taken a responsible approach to completed by the end of 2014. licensing and regulating marijuana use. Please visit our new informaPreschool Showcase tional website, www.MarijuanaInIt’s not too soon to be thinking foDenver.org to learn what is alabout preschool for next year. Find lowed under the new law. out about tuition support and learn Thanks to voter approval of Measure 2A in 2012, Denver hired about more than 250 licensed preand trained additional policy offi- schools in one place at the ancers in 2013. The additional funding nual Preschool Showcase from 9 from Measure 2A and a rebound- a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at ing economy allowed us to balance the Sheraton Downtown Hotel on the 2014 budget and begin funding the 16th Street Mall, 1550 Court important city priorities. We will be Place. able to take steps toward implementation of Denver’s Solid Waste MasBuying a home in 2014? ter Plan. Several neighborhoods will Denver has two homebuyer asbe converted from dumpster trash sistance programs. The Metro Mortcollection to barrels, saving the City significant funds as we move to- gage Assistance Plus Program offers wards a single system of trash col- a 4 percent grant for down payment lection. We will also be able to ex- and closing costs. The Mortgage pand the composting program to ad- Credit Certificate program enables a taxpayer to subtract the amount ditional neighborhoods. Last year saw progress on the six of credit from his or her annual total projects of the North Denver Cor- federal income taxes. nerstone Collaborative. The Collaborative is a partnership between Snow Buddy Program Needs residents, businesses, nonprofits, the City and County of Denver and the Volunteers The Snow Buddy Program is a Colorado Department of Transportation to manage the planning and im- partnership between the City and plementation of six primary projects County of Denver and Volunteers of in the Elyria-Swansea and Globev- America. The program provides asille neighborhoods. Preliminary de- sistance to seniors in the community signs for Brighton Boulevard from who are unable to complete the dif29th Street to the city limits were se- ficult task of snow removal. Healthy lected in 2013. The location and type volunteers who are able to assist of pedestrian/bike bridge to span the with the winter snow shoveling are railroad tracks at 35th/26th was deter- partnered with seniors. More information is available about the Snow mined. CDOT continued monthly com- Buddy Program by visiting www. munity meetings as it prepared the voacolorado.org or by contacting Supplemental Draft Environmen- 720-264-3379 or snowbuddies@ tal Impact Statement for the recon- voacolorado.org.
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Football, cowboys and politics KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
January looms as historic month
The late Gene Cervi was well known in Denver for his Cervi’s Journal newspaper that down through the years has evolved into the Denver Business Journal. His widow lived in Cherry Hills for the livestock for the National Western Stock Show that is set to
open this week. Interesting that the convening of the legislature and the National Western all begin about the same time. In the old days, the cowboys came to town to party, rodeo and pass new laws. In some ways many of those measures still exist but the events are fancier, the rodeo is for top-flight professionals, and the legislative session now extends into late spring. The National Western appears to be planning to remain in the present location, but is going to potentially ask voters for support in some extensive remodeling and rebranding of the complex. That seems to be possible to keep the esteemed event in the present location. We can only hope that the highway is improved thru Globeville and not buried underground for a billion dollars as some leaders have suggested. No doubt the relocation of I-70 will have some
impact on the configuration of the new National Western Complex. The legislature is facing good news with business improving across many places in Colorado and a good rebound in real estate and auto sales, two main drivers of state income tax revenues. One major piece of legislation is to extend degree status for the 13 state community colleges and allow them to grant some fouryear degrees in certain subjects. Opposed last year by University of Colorado and Colorado State University, it appears they will likely support this feeder system of schools and prospective students this year. First, it is hard to gain entrance to these premier Colorado universities and they are more expensive than state junior colleges where students can go to school in or near a community college facility. CSU has also pioneered a Global University where an entire degree can be earned online. This
is a major breakthrough in higher education and will allow many to obtain an advanced degree for far less than living on campus. However, part of going to college is just that, packing up and leaving mom, dad, siblings and going off to school. This life-changing adventure is well worth the price of admission and part of life’s success is to learn how to network with others professionally and socially. Lastly, the Broncos return home this Sunday to face the San Diego Chargers and America will be watching. I’m sure we Broncos fans will be holding our breath as the greatest quarterback in history takes the field. My prediction: Denver wins 36-24 and moves toward a Super Bowl encounter. I thought the Colts looked good in Wild Card games. Ride’m Broncos!
Three important lessons for 2014 on how to treat people REMARKS
By Mort Marks
Too many Americans are now passive and disengaged. Too many feel powerless and lament, “What can they do?” Here’s a suggestion for what they can do – they can simply turn off their television sets and get engaged and involved in “treating” people in any one of the following three ways. First important lesson and “way” – giving when it counts.
Many years ago, a friend who to have to give his sister all his enough left to leave her a tip. Third important lesson and worked as a volunteer at a hos- blood in order to save her. Second important lesson and “way” – pick up in the rain. One pital told me about a little girl named Liz who was suffering “way” – always remember those night at 11:30 p.m., an Africanwho wait on you. In the days American woman was standing from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery when an ice cream sundae cost on the side of an Alabama highappeared to be a blood transfu- much less than today, a 10-year- way trying to endure a terrible sion from her 5-year-old brother old boy entered an ice cream shop rainstorm. Her car had broken who miraculously survived the and sat down at a table. “How down and she desperately needed same disease and had developed much is an ice cream sundae?” a ride. Soaking wet, she decided antibodies needed to combat the he asked. The little boy pulled his to flag down the next car. A young hand out of his pocket and studied white man stopped to help her – disease. The doctor explained the situ- the coins in it. “Well how much generally unheard of in the ‘60s. ation to her brother and asked the is a plain dish of ice cream?” he The man took her to safety and then helped her to get a taxi. Allittle boy if he would be willing inquired. By now people were waiting though in a big hurry, she thanked to give his blood to his sister. him and wrote down hisCFA address. The 5-year-oldBy hesitated for Weisberg only for a table and the waitress was Glory By Kenneth W. James, A week later, to his surprise, a moment before taking a deep growing impatient. “Thirty five breath and saying, “Yes, I’ll do it, cents,” she brusquely replied. The a giant console TV was delivlittle boy again counted his coins. ered to his house along with a if it will save my sister.” As the transfusion progressed, “I’ll have a plain ice cream,” he special note that read, “Thank you so much for assisting me on he lay next to his sister and stated. The boy finished his ice cream, the highway the other night. Alsmiled as the color returned to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale paid the cashier and left. When though the rain drenched not only the waitress came back, she be- my clothes and my spirit, but beand his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and gan to cry as she wiped the table. cause of you, I was able to make asked in a trembling voice, “Will There placed neatly beside the it to my dying husband’s bedside I start to die right away?” The 5- empty dish were two nickels and just before he passed away. God year-old had misunderstood the five pennies. He didn’t order the Bless You – Sincerely, Mrs. Nat doctor – he thought he was going sundae, because he had to have King Cole.”
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Denver plans half-day ‘power prep’ session for job seekers in hospitality industry The Denver Office of Economic Development is launching a series of fast-paced, intensive, free workshops designed to help job-seekers in various high-growth industries. The first workshop, set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Denver Workforce Center at 1391 N. Speer, will feature employers and recruitment experts in the hospitality industry. “In a sense, people don’t come to Denver Workforce Centers to spend time in different training sessions—they come to find a job,” said Ledy Garcia-Eckstein, acting director of OED Workforce Development. “So we’re packing a great mix of storytelling, insider tips, and motivational encouragement into these halfday sessions. We want to give job-seekers every advantage we can to open up doors and direct them to a range of immediate opportunities.” The Jan. 28 series kickoff, “Power Prep: Supercharge your career in the hospitality industry,” will be hosted by Stephanie Van Cleve, the deputy director of the Colo-
rado Hotel & Lodging Association who also chairs Denver’s Workforce Investment Board. Van Cleve will moderate a panel of hospitality veterans who will tell their stories about their own careers and provide inside tips on how to pursue your own. The morning’s agenda will also include tips on interviewing as well as how to garner promotion in the field. Attendees will likely be both entrylevel job seekers, as well as workers already in the hospitality field who are anxious to take the next step on a career ladder, Garcia-Eckstein said. There will be an opportunity for individual resume reviews and one-on-one coaching from the OED workforce staff as well. Space is limited, and reservations are required by Jan. 21. Details and information at 720-865-5580 or denvergov. org/oed. Future “power prep” sessions throughout 2014 will focus on information technology, manufacturing and health care.
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Toyota has reinvented the iconic RAV4
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE model has a base price of $25,690. Photo by Don Bain
By Don Bain When the popular Toyota RAV4 debuted in 1994, it was the first of the new genre touted as a crossover or compact utility vehicle. It provided an economical vehicle capable of moderate offroad use, available four-wheeldrive in a likeable style, sporting a encased spare wheel mounted on the rear gate. Over time, that rear-mounted spare became intrinsic to the iconic design of the original CUV. In its fourth generation, released in 2013, the RAV4’s spare wheel fell to the axe of the aerodynamics engineers. In the quest for higher efficiency, most vehicles are now taken into the wind tunnel to improve the automobile’s ability to slice through the air smoothly. Since even bumper stickers or flags negatively affect the coefficient of drag, the rear-mounted spare tire was bound to disappear. Notably, spare tires are slowly disappearing as well, with the advent of run-flat, self-inflating tires and a higher reliability overall, but the RAV4 still retains a full size spare that now simply resides beneath the cargo deck. So the 2013 RAV4 changed the model’s outer appearance for all time, that’s not all that changed. For example, previous models all had side swinging cargo doors, but the all new RAV4 features a power lift gate with an adjustable height setting – so you can set it to avoid overhead hazards or make room to walk beneath it. Nevertheless, since more than 1.7 million of the first three generations were sold, the familiar and iconic RAV4 won’t fade from memory anytime soon, but it may be a while before the new embodiment is readily recognizable as what was once the firstever crossover vehicle. Remarkably, this new phenotype will be sold in more than 150 countries in the world, from Alaska to Australia and back again. Consequently it may not take 18 years
to sell the next 1.7 million models. Toyota planned to sell 200,000 of them last year and overshot that mark by an extra 18,000 models, so the new RAV4 is off to a great start. That puts sales at 27 percent over the previous generation during 2012. When we drove the 2013 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE last year, we had some excellent slushy, snowy weather to test its performance in inclement conditions. In one of November’s late snow and rain cocktails, the RAV4 cornered assuredly and stopped with remarkable celerity on the slipperiest urban driving conditions one encounters during most Colorado winters. That results at least in part from the fact that RAV4 AWD models are the first Toyotas to get dynamic torque control, which works with the six-speed transmission to enhance road adhesion in all conditions. It proved just as reliable on a short jaunt down Highway 285 South, handling passes and moving through traffic with surprising ease, given its 176 horses from a frugal four-cylinder engine. The versatile all-wheel-drive vehicle delivers EPA-rated mileage of between 22-mpg city and 29-mpg highway, even across Colorado’s undulating terrain. The new exterior will eventually create a newer icon with its clean lines and its distinct style formed by the gentle arc of the roofline, raked windshield, accentuated wheel wells and chrome roof rails. Unfortunately, many vehicles of this type are quickly finding the same shape is the most aerodynamic, so it is not easy to stand out from the crowd. Nobody said it was easy being green. Other more subtle exterior features include daytime running lights, integrated fog lamps, heated side view mirrors, plus a spoiler incorporated into the rear
roofline. An exterior aspect best perceived from within the vehicle is the power moon roof. Inside, the RAV is roomy for the vehicle’s size and even back seats have a reasonable amount of legroom when front seats are moved to the farthest rear positions. The interior is quieter because of an acoustic windshield and more private thanks to tinted side windows. In the rear there is an industry leading 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space, achieved by folding the reclining rear seats flat. The sixty-forty split makes for a versatile cargo are for carrying passengers and gear for a variety of activities. The road ready vehicle comes in three trim levels, all of which are well equipped with 6.1-inch display, rear view camera and an eight-unit airbag system. The only real option on most models is navigation. The 2013 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE model test-driven is the middle of the three trims, with a base price of $25,690. Running boards and destination charges brought the final price to $27,084. Considering at that price and trim level you get 17-inch wheels, fog lamps, power moon roof, and sports seats it would seem to be a relative value for the consumer. “It all started 18 years ago when Toyota had a vision for a vehicle that would change the way people think of SUVs,” said Jim Colon, vice president of Toyota Product Communications, during a media presentation last February. “And now, the fourthgeneration RAV4 will let our customers go places they’ve never gone before, with all the style, comfort, features and technology they could possibly imagine.” Maybe you can imagine a few more. If so let Toyota know – they’ve obviously been listening to consumers and will continue to do so.
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A woman breaks the male barriers of National Western Stock Show Mildred Montigue Genevieve “Tweet” Kimball By Linda Wommack
In the spring 1954, a young divorcee with two young sons, Mildred Montague Genevieve Kimball, was looking to purchase land in the West. Her ex-husband had offered to buy her anything she wanted west of the Mississippi River as part of the divorce settlement. Kimball, a vibrant, energetic and independent woman accepted the offer. “When I divorced him, he said I’d probably go back to Tennessee and talk about him. He said, ‘If you’ll buy property west of the Mississippi, I’ll help you. And that’s what I did.” She was born at Fort Oglethorpe in Catoosa County, Georgia, on June 18, 1914. Her father, a graduate of West Point, became a career soldier, eventually earning the rank of colonel. Thus, the family moved often. Young Mildred adjusted to the many moves with ease and her proud father gave her the endearing nickname of “Tweet,” a name she cherished and would proudly carry the rest of her life. With this proud heritage and independence, Tweet moved on with her life; a new independent life in the West. As Kimball set out on an adventure in the West, she spent time in several states before visiting Colorado. A Realtor took her to a place in a valley close to the Rocky Mountains, but not too close, with plenty of sprawling land, yet less than an hour’s drive to Denver. It was the old Johnson ranch and his Charlford mansion in Douglas County. Exactly what Tweet had been looking for. After negotiations with Johnson, Jr., Tweet purchased Charlford and the Johnsons’ family landholdings, along with the adjacent land of the Sunflower Ranch, from Ray Blunt, in May 1954. Tweet owned more than 3,000 acres, becoming one of the largest land owners in the
county. The Rocky Mountain News of June 8, 1954 covered the story with this headline, “Charlford Now Cherokee.” The old homesteads, along with the Charlford castle, appealed to Tweet for a variety of reasons. With her Scottish ancestry, she was particularly intrigued with the 15th century Scottish style castle. Yet, it was the land, the buildings and the barns that brought a sparkle to her eye. It was here she could finally fulfill a life-long dream, a vision of a mighty cattle ranch. Tweet later recalled the time and the place when the dream of a cattle ranch first entered her mind. In 1938, she and her father attended a livestock sale at the King Ranch, near Kingsville, Texas. It was the magnificent Santa Gertrudis cattle that caught the eye of Tweet. “We thought they looked marvelous,’’ she recalled. This breed was the first distinctive American breed ever produced and was developed on the King Ranch. Named for the Santa Gertrudis Creek that ran through the King Ranch land, the cattle were a crossbreed of a Brahman bull and a Texas Shorthorn cow. The result was a quality animal that garnered the attention of ranchers all over the South. In 1940, this new breed of cattle was recognized by Texas cattlemen as the only breed solely of American origin. Tweet began work on her plan for to make her cattle ranch a reality. She renamed her land Cherokee Ranch, in honor of the original Cherokee Trail and the Indian tribe that had once inhabited the land. She then renamed the Charlford castle Cherokee Castle. When Tweet began to inquire about the purchase of Santa Gertrudis cattle, she was met with resistance by cattle ranchers all over the South. The reasons for this lack of cooperation were two-fold. First, she was a woman, dealing in a man’s world. Second, she was told that
The amazing Tweet Kimball
Photos courtesy of Denver Public Library, Western History Collection
Santa Gertrudis cattle were accustomed to warm weather, and could not survive the cold climate of Colorado. The ever-persistent Tweet eventually found a Texas rancher who agreed to sell to her. With the purchase of two bulls and 29 cows, Tweet began her herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle. However, her battles were just beginning. Rumors spread quickly among the Douglas County ranchers that Tweet was bringing “those damned red Bremmers,” into the county. Once the Texas animals arrived at Cherokee Ranch, Kimball’s ranch foreman refused to unload
the cattle. According to Tweet’s own account of the incident, the foreman was immediately fired, but because he had a family and was their only means of support, she allowed him to stay at the ranch for two weeks. “But he was to have nothing to do with the cattle,” she said. Evidently the foreman did not fully grasp the kindness extended by his former boss, as he later intentionally left the pasture gate wide open. Fortunately it was early in the morning when Tweet discovered her cattle wandering along the road leading to her ranch. After gathering the cattle and returning them to the
pasture, she then ordered the foreman immediately off her property. The man refused to leave. Kimball later stated, “Things were different then. I called the sheriff and he came out and got the man off the ranch. Today, you’d have to give the man 30 days notice and probably take him to court, and all the while he’d be wreaking havoc on the ranch.” Tweet would not be deterred from developing quality cattle ranch. “I’m an optimist and a planner, and I was always really interested in animals,” she said. After years studying this superior breed, she set out to prove her theory by a series of public events, showcasing the Santa Gertrudis bulls. She even provided an essay contest, with a first-class bull being awarded to the winner. It took time, yet eventually the ranchers of Douglas County were persuaded. “People changed their minds when they saw what that bull could produce,” Tweet said. She gained recognition as the first rancher, not to mention female rancher, to introduce the breed into Colorado. Next, Kimball approached the National Western Stock Show, in an effort to show her Santa Gertrudis cattle. She later recalled, “They were very narrow-minded. They claimed the cattle weren’t purebred.” In 1961, she established the Rocky Mountain Santa Gertrudis Association and entered her bulls in the National Western Stock Show, winning several prizes. By 1981, her bulls were still winning top prizes,
including the Grand Champion Bull award. After years of in-fighting, she was finally accepted as a respectable rancher and eventually served on the board of directors of the National Western Stock Show, the first woman ever to do so. This year’s National Western Stock Show runs Jan. 11 – 26.
Tweet Kimball bought the historic Charlford Castle and renamed it Cherokee Ranch.
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’s Top 10 of 2013
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he Regional Transportation District and its FasTracks transit expansion program are reflecting on the many milestones accomplished over the past year. Below is the Top 10 list for 2013.
1. West Rail Line Opening
Successfully opened the award-winning West Rail Line to the public April 26, completing the first rail line project under the FasTracks program eight months ahead of schedule and on budget.
2. Outstanding Public Transportation Manager of the Year
The American Public Transportation Association named RTD General Manager and CEO Phil Washington North America’s Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2013-14. The
award honors a public transportation manager who has made outstanding contributions to the industry.
3. Automatic Stop Announcements
Improved bus fleet safety with a new GPS-based system that provides audio and visual stop announcements inside buses and route and destination outside the vehicles when doors open. ASA systems also reduce driver distraction and improve customer service.
4. Eagle P3 Project Halfway Mark
Celebrated the halfway construction mark of three rail lines opening in 2016: the East Rail Line to Denver International Airport, the Gold Line to Wheat Ridge and Arvada and the first segment of the Northwest Rail Line to Westminster.
5. North Metro Rail Line Contract
Issued a request for proposals, approved a contractor and signed a contract and Notice to Proceed on the construction of the first phase of the North Metro Rail Line to 124th Avenue. The rail line will provide greater mobility to North Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn and Adams County starting in 2018.
6. I-225 Rail Line Groundbreaking
Broke ground on a 10.5-mile light rail line that will serve highprofile destinations in southeast Denver and Aurora and connect passengers to the East Rail Line to DIA in 2016.
7. Smart Fare Technology
Launched the first of a twophase rollout of a new CollegePass and EcoPass smart card technology, making it easier for
passengers to pay for fares and for RTD to capture fare and ridership data to improve services.
8. Northwest Area Mobility Study
Kicked off the Northwest Area Mobility Study to determine how best to address mobility needs in the Denver metro area’s northwest region and determined cost estimates on rail and bus rapid transit alternatives.
9. Ticket Vending Machines
Completed installation of TVMs with credit card readers at all light rail platforms. The touchscreen TVMs accept major credit cards such as American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.
10. APTA AdWheel Awards
Won APTA’s social media grand prize and three first-place
awards in print, electronic, campaign and special event categories. The awards recognize North American transit systems and APTA members for excellence in advertising, communications, marketing and promotion. This is just a partial listing of RTD’s many accomplishments and milestones over the past year with a number of others anticipated for 2014, including the grand re-opening of Denver’s historic Union Station, which will be the nexus of RTD’s entire transit system. In addition, RTD will say goodbye to Market Street Station in May after 30 years of use with the opening of RTD’s new Union Station Bus Terminal; and introduce the Free MetroRide shuttle service, which will complement the city’s well-known 16th Street Free MallRide. For more information, visit www.rtd-denver.com.
Calendar of Events
Send event listings at least 10 days in advance to editorial@villagerpublishing.com. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ‘The Dust Bowl’
History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver. Latest addition to ‘The Living West’ exhibit explores the 1930s Dust Bowl and how it impacted Colorado. Info: 303-4478679, www.coloradohistory.org.
‘Plants, Birds And Pollinators: Art Serving Science’
Through Feb. 9, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Visitors are invited to view more than 30 natural science illustrations in this juried exhibition. Included with general admission. Visit www.botanicgardens.org.
Greenwood Village. Exhibit will feature artist Rita Derjue. An opening reception Jan. 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Information: Jo Cole, 303-797-1779.
‘Evita’
Jan. 15 – 26, Buell Theater, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world — while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. Songs, include “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” and “High Flying, Adored.” Tickets at www.denvercenter.org.
The Paint Box Guild of Littleton Exhibit Colorado Cowboy Gathering Jan. 9 – Feb. 28, Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. –9 p.m., Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m., Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Boulevard, Highlands Ranch. Media included are oil, watercolor, pastel and mixed media.
‘Big...Bold...Beautiful’
Jan 11 – Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road,
Jan. 16 – 19, The American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St., Golden, and Colorado School of Mines at The Green Center Auditorium, 923 15th St., Golden. Performers include Baxter Black, Riders in the Sky, Dave Stamey, is one of the most popular Western entertainers in the world and has been has been voted Entertainer of the Year three times. Popular theme session matinees, authentic chuckwagon cooking and the return of
the popular Cowboy Variety Show. Tickets www.ColoradoCowboyGathering.com, 888-718-4253-(888-71-TICKETS).
‘Great Stories in Music: The Fantastic Story of Peer Gynt’
Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Opens with Liszt’s Les Preludes. Colorado 16 year-old piano prodigy Jiaqi Long will perform Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and David Rutherford will narrate Peer Gynt along with great music by Edvard Grieg. Tickets at www.littleton symphony.org or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. B206, Centennial.
CLASSES Learn to Ice Fish
Jan. 18, Feb. 8, March 8, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wildlife Experience, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, one mile east of I-25 on Lincoln Avenue. Begins with one-hour classroom skills session at the museum followed by an off-site, on-the-ice fishing experience at a local lake. Professional ice fishing guides will teach the class. Proceeds from For information, call 720- 488-330
Business Success
Jan. 22, 5:30 -8:30 p.m., Mi Casa Resource Center, 360 Acoma St. Denver.
Business Success is a 13-week training course (in English) that equips aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as established small business owners, with the skills and knowledge they need to create an effective business plan and successfully launch or grow operations. The program focuses on market research, financial management, marketing strategy, insurance, taxes, legal matters, strategic planning, and more. For more information contact Mi Casa at 303573-1302 or info@MiCasaResourceCenter. org.
Rotary Club of Littleton
Tuesdays, noon, Columbine Country Club, 17 Fairway Lane. Breakfast meetings for Littleton Sunrise Rotary Club, 7: 15 a.m., Riverfront Event Center, 2852 W. Bowles.
EVENTS National Western Stock Show and Rodeo
Jan. 11 – 26, National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. 303297-1166, www.nationalwestern.com.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS PANEL DISCUSSIONS Englewood Rotary Wednesdays, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m., Women and Homelessness in Wellshire Inn, 3333 S. Colorado Boulevard, Metro Denver: Looking for a Denver. Visit www.rotaryclubofenglewood. Safe Haven org. Denver Rotary
Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver. Call 303-893-1919 or visit www. denverrotary.org.
Denver Mile High Rotary
Wednesdays, 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., University Club, 1673 Sherman St., Denver. Contact Betsy Boudreau, betsyrfbd@qwest. net or call 303-692-9213.
Feb. 19, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St., Denver. Sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women, Colorado Section and Temple Sinai. Moderator: Gloria Neal from CBS4 and Host of the Gloria Neal Show on AM 760. Coffee and dessert reception to follow. Bring hygiene products, diapers, new women’s underwear and socks and/or gently used bras (donations to the Gathering Place). Contact Lisa Thorner at 303-759-1827 or lisa@sinaidenver.org.
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Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1249 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/8/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: STEPHEN M TADICH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WELLINGTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/5/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/19/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005140765 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $182,800.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $165,370.85 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 18, BLOCK 5, GREEN VALLEY RANCH FILING NO. 18, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 4308 Dunkirk Way , Denver, CO 80249 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 10/8/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-06104 Published in the Herald Dispatch First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1249 ________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1317 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/8/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: BRIAN J ENYART JR Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS WHOLESALE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/28/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 10/19/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006167273 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $63,920.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $61,303.64 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of
the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. Which has the address of: 1445 Yosemite Street #14 , Denver, CO 80220 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 10/8/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC KIMBERLY L MARTINEZ Colorado Registration #: 40351 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-04591 EXHIBIT A Condominium Unit 14, Yosemite Street Condominiums, according to the Condominium Map Thereof, recorded January 25, 1995 under Reception No. 9500010232, and as defined and described in the Condominium Declaration for Yosemite Street Condominiumsm recorded January 25, 1995 under Reception no. 9500010229, as amended by instrument recorded February 7, 1995 as Reception No. 9500015082, and as ratified by instrument May 24, 1995 as Reception No, 9500059820. Published in the Herald Dispatch First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1317 ________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1329 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/9/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: MARCELINO HERNANDEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES I, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-S6 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 5/27/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/16/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005099528 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $193,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $193,499.16 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 14, BLOCK 49, HARVEY PARK ADDITION FILING NO. 10, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 2482 South Xavier Street , Denver, CO 80219 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver,
Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/12/2013 Last Publication: 1/9/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 10/10/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-01747 Published in the Herald Dispatch First Published December 12, 2013 Last Published January 9, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1329 ________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1340 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/14/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: HEATHER MACKENZIE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR IDEAL HOME LOANS, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 9/3/2010 Recording Date of DOT: 9/8/2010 Reception No. of DOT: 2010100570 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $394,685.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $378,208.90 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 19, BLOCK 15, STAPLETON FILING NO. 2, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 8195 East 28th Avenue , Denver, CO 80238 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/19/2013 Last Publication: 1/16/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 10/15/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-06417 Published in the Herald Dispatch First Published December 19, 2013 Last Published January 16, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1340 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1375 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/21/2013 the undersigned Public
Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: ALMA HERNANDEZ Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, DBA FINAM, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-IM3 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/8/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 8/12/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005135847 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $111,337.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $121,144.09 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the covenants of the debt, or the Deed of Trust, or both, that have been violated are: (a) failure to make the payments required under the Deed of Trust and the other documents evidencing the debt; and (b) violation of the covenants of sections 4.2, 4.9 and 4.13(a) of the Deed of Trust, which prohibit any other liens or encumbrances against the property, which require that the priority of the lien of the Deed of Trust be maintained and preserved as a first lien on the property, and which requires that all assessments, liens and other charges be paid prior to delinquency. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 1, IVANHOE, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 3818 Madison Street , Denver, CO 80205-3755 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 10/31/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Colorado Registration #: 34145 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-06939 Published in the Herald Dispatch First Published December 26, 2013 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1375 ________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1391 To Whom It May Concern: On 10/24/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: JOSE VALLES H Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SERVICE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 1/26/2004 Recording Date of DOT: 2/25/2004 Reception No. of DOT: 2004054387 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $167,576.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $138,750.67 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to make payments of principle and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT 22, BLOCK 3, MONTBELLO NO. 16, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 13083 Elmendorf Place , Denver, CO 80239 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/26/2013 Last Publication: 1/23/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 10/31/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC JENNIFER M GRIEST Colorado Registration #: 34830 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone #: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax #: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney File #: 13-06287 Published in the Herald Dispatch First Published December 26, 2013 Last Published January 23, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1391 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1403 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/4/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: BRIAN HANDLOS Original Beneficiary: LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PARTNERS FOR PAYMENT RELIEF DE III, LLC Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 6/17/2005 Recording Date of DOT: 6/28/2005 Reception No. of DOT: 2005106983 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $27,600.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $27,163.39 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: the covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Default under prior mortgages and deeds of trust; charges; liens; deed of trust or lien encumbering or affecting the property and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOTS 3 AND 4, AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 5, BLOCK 34, P.T. BARNUM’S SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF DENVER, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 10 South Irving Street , Denver, CO 80219 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch
Dated: 11/6/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JAMES T. ANEST, P.C. WILLIAM R ARANT Colorado Registration #: 36864 11020 SOUTH PIKES PEAK DRIVE SUITE #210, PARKER, COLORADO 80138 Phone #: (303) 841-9525 Fax #: (303) 841-0881 Attorney File #: 4892 Published in the Denver Herald First Published January 9, 2014 Last Published February 6, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1403 _________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Denver NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustee Sale No. 2013-1413 To Whom It May Concern: On 11/7/2013 the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Denver County. Original Grantor: MARK D DOWDELL AND LATONIA A SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OWNIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7 Date of Deed of Trust (DOT): 8/18/2006 Recording Date of DOT: 9/22/2006 Reception No. of DOT: 2006153039 DOT Recorded in Denver County. Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $174,200.00 Outstanding Principal Amount as of the date hereof: $129,257.87 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The property described herein is all of the property encumbered by the lien of the deed of trust. Legal Description of Real Property: LOT FOUR (4), BLOCK ELEVEN (11), MONTBELLO NO. 13, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE OF COLORADO. Which has the address of: 5303 Tucson Way , Denver, CO 80239 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that on the first possible sale date (unless the sale is continued) at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at the Denver County Public Trustee’s Office, 201 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, Colorado, I will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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 deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 1/9/2014 Last Publication: 2/6/2014 Publisher: Herald Dispatch Dated: 11/8/2013 Debra Johnson DENVER COUNTY Public Trustee The name, address and telephone numbers of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, PC DAVID A SHORE Colorado Registration #: 19973 5347 S. VALENTIA WAY SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone #: (303) 573-1080 Fax #: (303) 571-1271 Attorney File #: 13-00483SH Published in the Denver Herald First Published January 9, 2014 Last Published February 6, 2014 Legal #: 2013-1413
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New History Colorado exhibit explores Colorado’s people and the landscape By Rosemary Fetter
Despite its beauty and breathtaking scenery, Colorado was never an easy place to settle. In 1820, explorer Stephen Long described the high plains as “The Great American Desert, unfit for human habitation.” Although the New Hampshire-born engineer never considered the Native Americans “human” and underestimated the determination of future gold seekers and pioneers, his opinion was not entirely unfounded. As the Long expedition crossed the dry, dusty plains only to reach the imposing grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, the environment must have seemed hostile and forbidding. Sometimes, it still does. The relationship between Colorado’s people and its landscape is examined through History Colorado Center’s new Living West exhibit, a 7,000 square foot exhibition and the second of three phases at the museum. Through three stories, Mesa Verde, The Dust Bowl and The Mountains Today, visitors examine how people have struggled and survived over the centuries, what the problems have been and what solutions evolved. Not only has Colorado’s fragile environment shaped human history, human choices have reshaped the land, sometimes with devastating results. According to B. Erin Cole, assistant State Historian, the exhibit aims to get people thinking about the interconnectivity between man and the landscape, how our actions have impacted the environment, and how the choices we make will affect generations to come.
Mesa Verde
The first section exhibit travels back in time to explore the Mesa Verde of 800 years ago, featuring nearly 200 artifacts, assembled with the assistance of tribal representatives from the Santa Clara, Zia, Acoma, Zuni and Hopi Tribes. Most of the artifacts come from the museum’s renowned Mesa Verde Collection, collected nearly a century ago.
With several interactive stations, this entertaining and unusual museum experience includes both visual and hands-on exhibits, such as the opportunity to paint a pot or weave yucca fibers. A diorama of Mesa Verde during the Anasazi period, originally created by the WPA during the 1930s, has been recently refurbished for the display. Living West Activity Books can be downloaded with art projects and experiments kids can do at home.
The Dust Bowl
The second section deals with the nation’s landmark ecological disaster, the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Due to over-cultivation and a long drought period, between 1934 and 1941, hundreds of dust storms blew loose topsoil in great black clouds across the Great Plains. Both a man-made and a natural calamity, the damage done by these storms would be exacerbated by the Great Depression. Many lost their farmers, like the Joad family in Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath. With no money for medication and no hospitals nearby to treat them, people died or suffered irreparable lung damage from dust-related pneumonia. Besides the dust storms and drought, grasshopper infestations destroyed what was left of the crops. Although the situation improved due to federal assistance, the government relocation program, better agricultural methods and the end of the drought, some previously successful farming lands, like those in Baca County, never fully recovered. This part of the exhibit is illustrated by a particularly well-done multimedia presentation that allows guests to vicariously experience the terrible “Black Sunday,” April 14, 1935, when more than 300,000 tons of topsoil blew from eastern Colorado, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma to the East Coast. From the howling wind to the encroaching black cloud, firsthand accounts detail the terror recalled by survivors and the desolation left behind. At the end of the program, President
Visitors examine a diorama of Mesa Verde, recently restored for the exhibit. Photo courtesy Science Museum of Minnesota
Roosevelt’s encouraging speech plays over an old-fashioned radio, reassuring the beleaguered farmers. After Black Sunday, Congress established the Soil Conservation Service to provide guidance in reducing soil erosion, improving forest and field land and conserving natural resources.
The Mountains Today
The last section focuses on the mountains, which have great impact on the state’s economy both as a tourist attraction and the main source of water. Among the exhibits are a small replica of the westbound Eisenhower tunnel and a video of a drive from Denver to Breckenridge, where the historic mountain town has become a recreational ski resort. An interactive feature demonstrates just how many feet of snowpack are needed to get a just a small amount of water. Another interactive section, a small pine forest, details the infestation of the pine beetle and the damage it’s doing to our forested
Jackrabbits multiply during times of drought. Photos courtesy History Colorado Center
areas. The mountain section ends at the Summit Cafe, an interactive space designed to replicate a small restaurant in a town like Breckenridge, with skis and vintage ski resort posters hanging on the walls. Visitors can measure their carbon
This youngster paints her own clay pot.
footprint and even provide suggestions for solutions to mountain traffic issues, and there’s a play area for kids. For information and details on the exhibit, visit www.history colorado.org.
‘The Living West’ Location: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday noon - 5 p.m. Admission: Adults: $12, Seniors 65 and older: $10, Students (13-22) with student ID: $10, children 6-12, $8, 5 and under free. Members also are admitted free. Tickets: Online at www.History ColoradoCenter.org. Parking: Available at the Civic Center Cultural Garage across the street at 12th Avenue and Broadway and at the garage adjacent to the Center at 1255 Broadway. Metered spaces are also available