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Lakewood celebrates agriculture heritage with Cider Days P eople came out in throngs, Oct. 4 and 5, to celebrate Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, fun and excitement for the entire activities and tasty harvest family. Attendees enjoyed fresh treats. Cider Days was great pressed cider, organic cider, apple
bake-off, historic demonstrations, live entertainment, vintage tractor pulls, vintage farm machinery,
wagon and barrel train rides. New this year was a kids interactive area, which included crafts, a
sandbox, outdoor toys and dressup fun with crazy hats. Continued on page 7
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AG hopefuls differ on qualifications Coffman and Quick debate for South Chamber
By Peter Jones The choice for Colorado’s next attorney general may come down to voter preferences in candidate style and background if last week’s debate at the South Metro Denver Chamber in Centennial is any indication. When Republican Cynthia Coffman and Democrat Don Quick squared off Sept. 30, the two were not far apart on the attorney general’s role as the state’s lead counsel. The two also shared disagreement with Gov. John Hickenlooper’s temporary reprieve for a death-row inmate and the Department of Law’s obligation to defend the
“I’m a prosecutor, not a politician. … I’m the only candidate in this race who has tried cases before juries.” - Don Quick, Democratic candidate for attorney general
“This is the first time I have ever run for elected office, so I think I’m the one who’s not a politician.” - Cynthia Coffman, Republican candidate for attorney general
Colorado Constitution, regardless of politics or personal beliefs. Where the candidates differed most was on whose
credentials were best suited to heading the state government’s large and bustling in-house law firm. Quick, a former district
attorney in Adams County’s 17th Judicial District and a onetime deputy to former Attorney General Ken Salazar, touted his suitability with what has become his recurring campaign slogan. “I’m a prosecutor, not a politician,” he said, likening his resume to that of the outgoing, term-limited Republican incumbent John Suthers. “I’m the only candidate in this race who has tried cases before juries, so I know what juries can think and what the liability to a state is when you are making an important decision whether to settle a case or not.” In contrast, Coffman, Suthers’s chief deputy, emphasized her experience in various Continued on page 2
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The Wine Tasting and Auction – Corks for Character event, Oct. 16, will be an evening to celebrate and support students and alumni of Ridge View Academy Schools. Courtesy photo
Ridge View Academy, Betty Marler Center host Corks for Character, Oct. 16
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The Community Advisory Board of the Ridge View Academy Charter school and the Betty Marler Center will hold a Wine Tasting and Auction – Corks for Character, on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Balistreri Winery and Vineyards located at 1946 E. 66th Ave. in north Denver. The event will be an evening to celebrate and support students and alumni of Ridge View Academy Schools. The evening will feature 15 award-winning wines and food stations offering appetizers through desserts. Famous auctioneer, Gary Corbett will auction items for travel, sports, theater, gifts and wine. It will be held from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Both Ridge View Academy and the Betty Marler Center are
residential programs for high-risk youth involved with Colorado’s Juvenile Justice System. RVA is a 500-bed facility for teen boys. The Marler Center is a 40-bed facility for adolescent girls. Both are highly successful charter schools chartered by Denver Public Schools in partnership with Rite of Passage, Inc. Students have the opportunity to become successful members of society through education and self-discipline. Each day, students are trained in 14 character traits that will move them to readiness for success in life. The advisory board raises money to provide scholarships to students who wish to continue their formal education and provides financial support for the needs of our graduates moving into the
work force. Every dollar raised goes directly to provide scholarships and for basic needs such as housing, transportation, work clothing and tools as students begin studies or employment, often totally on their own. Ridge View Academy values its partnership with the State of Colorado Department of Human Services and the Division of Youth Corrections. With these entities, the nationally recognized Rite of Passage program operates the Ridge View Youth Services Center, the Mount Evans Qualifying Home, the Betty K. Marler Youth Services, and the Robert E. Denier Youth Services Center. For information or to purchase tickets, email aprille.hill@rop. com
Volunteers needed to aid local government Local divisions of Judicial Services and Motor Vehicles are looking to fill volunteer positions with candidates who can successfully handle various administrative type duties at offices in Centennial, Aurora and Littleton. Judicial Services administers programs that provide alternative sentencing programs for the
18th Judicial District and county courts. Volunteers will assist with the high volume of incoming calls to the call center and other tasks, including data entry and office assistance. Volunteers with Motor Vehicle Title and Registration will support county staff, providing various services for new and existing
residents. Qualifications include proficiency in English and computer skills. Bilingual is a plus. Age 21 or older. Volunteers must complete an application and pass a background check. To get involved, call Carrie Olinger at 303-738-7938 or email colinger@arapahoegov.com.
Candidates for AG differ on qualifications Continued from Page 1 legal arenas of state government, having worked in the General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Council before being tapped as legal director for the Public Health Department and later serving as chief counsel to Gov. Bill Owens. Coffman, an Aurora resident, also refuted both the accuracy and relevance of Quick’s often repeated prosecutor-politician distinction. “He’s run for office twice. He tried to extend term limits in Adams County so he could serve a third time, and the voters said, ‘no,’” she said. “This is the first time I have ever run for elected office, so I think I’m the one who’s not a politician.” The Republican wife of 6th District U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman called Quick a “great district attorney,” but questioned the relevance of her opponent’s background. “Prosecution and criminal justice is a sliver – about 10 percent of what we do in the Attorney General’s Office, and my career in public service has been focused on the other 90 percent of the pie,” she said. Quick, who once ran the Environmental Crimes and Foreign Prosecution units, among other functions under Salazar, disputed Coffman’s math, calling criminal prosecution the second-largest function in the Colorado Department of
Law, if one considers how department personnel are assigned. “In fact, the budget that was submitted last year by the office says 102 lawyers out of 452 lawyers work in the Criminal Justice section,” the Democrat said. “That’s about 23 percent of the office.” Whatever the workload, both agreed that a good attorney general should leave his or her politics at the door. Each offered examples of how they had respectively defied their own parties in the interest of justice or rule of law. Quick said as district attorney in Democratic-leaning Adams County, he fought fraud and prosecuted the county assessor on corruption charges. “I make prosecution decisions, not political decisions,” he said. “Also, I’ve testified against [Democratic-sponsored] bills that didn’t make sense, [such as] sentence reductions that didn’t have evidencebased methodology.” Likewise, Coffman said the Suthers administration has made a career of upsetting virtually every political leaning since replacing Salazar midterm in 2005. “Conservative Republicans are not very happy with us for defending the gun legislation that was passed in 2013 or representing the Civil Rights Commission in the case of the Masterpiece Cakeshop [that re-
fused to bake a gay wedding cake in 2012]. That happens, and we perturb Democrats and Libertarians just as often. That means we’re doing our job,” Coffman said. Both candidates said they were eager for a final legal decision on the constitutionality of gay marriage – a decision that came six days later when the U.S. Supreme Court announced this week it would not hear legal challenges to gay-marriage in five states. The next day, Suthers said all 64 county clerks in Colorado must issue same-sex licenses. “We take an oath to defend the Constitution in the state of Colorado,” Coffman said, concurring with Suthers, who had before this week’s high-court decision asked the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder’s Office to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses. That was after the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Utah’s ban unconstitutional, but then ordered a stay on such licenses pending appeals. “Even my dog knows what the word ‘stay’ means,” Coffman said. Quick reaffirmed his support for gay marriage in principle. “There’s a reason why over 27 courts in a row found that there’s no grounds to [ban same-sex marriage],” he said. “The Constitution says people get treated equally, unless there is a government purpose.” Election Day is Nov. 4.
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Amendment 68 is a Win for Education and Colorado’s Economy An Open Letter from Aurora City Councilwoman Renie Peterson This November, Coloradans will have the opportunity to improve the state economy and increase funding for K-12 public and charter schools across the state, without a tax hike or cutting existing services. Amendment 68 will increase K-12 public and charter school funding by more than $114 million each year by permitting expanded limited gaming at Arapahoe Park horse racetrack where racing and wagering have existed for decades. I personally support Amendment 68 because a ‘yes’ vote stands for improving K-12 education funding in addition to improving state and local economies. A ‘no’ vote would allow the big out-of-state gambling companies that currently operate the state’s biggest existing casinos to maintain their monopoly and deter any and all competition. I cannot think of any other retail or service-providing business that would justify such a monopoly in Colorado. Furthermore, because the tax rate that will be paid by the new facility will be 34%, the existing Colorado casinos are in fear that they may eventually have to pay more than the 17% they now pay. The link between education and a state’s overall attractiveness and economic standing is undeniable. Colorado ranks near the bottom among all U.S. states in public per-pupil funding for education. Coloradans take pride in our state; this is one state statistic for which we cannot be proud. Amendment 68 will help close this funding gap. The amendment recognizes that local school districts can best determine local needs, which is why it spells out a formula for the money to go to each district on a per pupil basis and permits each district to use the funds as they choose. According to an independent analysis, the total economic impact when Amendment 68 passes is estimated at $418 million in annual contributions to the statewide economy. The local impact is estimated at $398 million. Amendment 68 is a nonpartisan idea and concept, bridging the values our state places on K-12 education as well as responsible fiscal policy. That’s why there is support from thousands of individuals across the state such as teachers, parents, farmers, former and current elected officials and more than 2,000 neighbors of Arapahoe Park who have joined Coloradans for Better Schools. When you fill out your mail-in ballot in the weeks leading up to Election Day, please remember that Amendment 68 will benefit the children. They are our future. Renie Peterson was elected to the Aurora City Council in 2005. This statement expresses her personal opinion concerning Amendment 68.
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Philip F. Anschutz named 2015 Citizen of the West
The National Western Stock Show has named Philip F. Anschutz the 2015 Citizen of the West, an award that recognizes those who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer and perpetuate the West’s agricultural heritage and ideals. Anschutz, entrepreneur and philanthropist, has had a major impact on many institutions in the state of Colorado. He will receive the award on January 12, 2015 at the National Western Events Center. A committee of community leaders selects the recipient. Proceeds from the event support 80 college scholarships awarded annually by the National Western Scholarship Trust. “There is no one I know more deserving of the title Citizen of the West than Phil Anschutz,” said 2014 honoree Fred Hamilton. “He is a great guy and has done more for the city, the state and the Rocky Mountain region than any other person. His generosity and philanthropy are boundless.” Anschutz, 74, is a native of Kansas who comes from a farming and ranching background. He founded The Anschutz Corporation in 1965. It has achieved success in the fields of transportation, natural and renewable resources, communications, lodging, sports, entertainment and real estate. He started the Anschutz Foundation in 1983 and remains chairman of its board. The Foundation’s support has been crucial to innumerable community, cultural and health-related initiatives. Among the Foundation’s
many notable efforts are contributions that led to the naming of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2006. It is one of the leading health-care facilities in the world and one of the only health-care campuses in the nation that brings together clinical, educational and research activities on one site. The campus is home to CU’s schools of medicine, pharmacy, nursing and dental medicine, University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. While the campus is still under development, a study by Sammons/Dutton LLC, an economic research firm, estimates the site at full development will consist of 18.5 million square feet, employ 44,600 people and contribute $4.3 billion in personal income and $11.5 billion in total economic output annually. “We expect the Anschutz Medical Campus in the next five or six years will be the second largest economic generator in the Rocky Mountain Area, behind DIA.” said Tom Clark, CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. “Phil’s vision and commitment have been transformational in making CU’s Anschutz Medical Campus a leading health-care destination where people from around the world come for the best and the latest in treatment,” said University of Colorado President Bruce Benson. “In a short time the campus has become a world leader in research and clinical care in areas including health and well-
ness, precision medicine, ophthalmology, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, pediatrics and others. He was also instrumental in establishing CeDAR, an outstanding facility for treatment of alcohol and drug addiction, on our campus.” Anschutz’ philanthropic efforts go beyond health care and research. According to Tom Petrie, Chairman of Petrie Partners and founder of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art at the Denver Art Museum, “Phil has made significant contributions that have enriched the cultural environment of Colorado. Most notably, his establishment of the American Museum of Western Art at the iconic Navarre Building represents the greatest survey of American Western Art assembled over the past four decades. It spotlights a comprehensive array of the best works of our country’s most accomplished artists of the last 2 centuries. The AMWA is available to teach about the history of Western Art and the evolution of the American West.” In addition to his business and philanthropic endeavors, Anschutz has served in the past on various boards and committees of charitable, civic, industry, financial and sports-related organizations. Anschutz and his wife Nancy live in Denver. To purchase tickets to attend the 2015 Citizen of the West event honoring Philip Anschutz, contact Morgan Topolnicki at 303-299-5560 or MTopol nicki@NationalWestern.com
New flood risk maps released by FEMA SEMSWA schedules public meetings this month Submitted by SEMSWA September marked the oneyear anniversary of the Colorado flood disaster. Estimates indicate more than 25,000 homes were damaged and another 1,800 were destroyed. Much of the damage was experienced outside the identified high-risk flood zone by property owners who may have been less aware of their risk. Since then, an emphasis has been placed on identifying potential risks and building awareness among property owners so they can make more informed decisions and participate in risk-mitigation efforts, including exploring the use of flood insurance to transfer the risk of potential losses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committed to providing timely information and maps about flood risk. Property owners in six watersheds in unincorporated Arapahoe County and the city of Centennial have the opportunity to see new preliminary flood-risk mapping from FEMA in response to new local data. Recent studies by the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (called “Flood Hazard Area Delineations” or FHADs) have been prepared for the First Creek, East Toll Gate Creek, Willow Creek, Cottonwood Creek and its tributaries, Piney Creek, and Antelope Creek watersheds. These FHADs identify and publish 100-year floodplains for drainageways and specify where flood risks have changed since previous
mapping. The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority provides stormwater management services for Centennial and is working closely with FEMA and UDFCD to provide outreach for the new mapping. SEMSWA has scheduled three public meetings, Oct. 7 and 16 at the SEMSWA offices and Oct. 22 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds to show the new preliminary mapping and provide information about potential flood risk and mitigation efforts. This is an opportunity for owners to see their property in relation to the new floodplain mapping. Although the preliminary mapping will not become effective until spring 2016, after an approximate 18-month FEMA physical-map revision process, SEMSWA feels it is important for property owners to be aware of the map changes as early in the process as possible to allow time to investigate flood-insurance options ahead of the effective regulatory date. All affected property owners will receive informational letters and an invitation to SEMSWA’s public meetings to be held from 6-8 p.m. During the public meetings, property owners will have the opportunity to engage with SEMSWA staff and national, state and regional agency representatives, including FEMA, the Colorado Water Conservation Board and UDFCD. Visit www.tiny.cc/SEMSWA_ 2014_PMRs for information about this project, the three public meeting logistics, and links to helpful websites. For more information and to provide feedback throughout this process, contact SEMSWA at 303-858-8844 or visit www.semswa.org.
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OPINION
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Enjoy a Sunday afternoon drive in the Colorado mountains KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
We are all living in a “New Denver,” speaking liberally about the entire metro area where the core city is surrounded by more residents than live in Colorado’s largest city, The Queen City of the Plains, Denver. Starting with school integration back in the ‘50s, abundant lands, and a booming economy, Denver started to spread out. Along came the famous Poundstone Amendment that halted any future expansion of Denver into the now booming suburbs. The growth of the surrounding areas is what we’re seeing
on the freeways and highways in, out and around the core of the city. Thousands of suburban residents are traveling to and from work across the entire city into the many suburban areas every day. In some instances, especially out in southeast Arapahoe County, the roads are just not able to keep up with the traffic heading into southern Aurora and eastern Arapahoe County where a new casino is being promoted to save the horseracing track. Engineering work is underway and right-of-way acquisitions are underway to expand many of these suburban highways into higher capacity roadways. There are other areas that are jammed up at many times during the rush hours. Take E-470 west from I-25 starting about 3:30 p.m. and the traffic jam starts building for miles. It’s hard for me to understand on a wide highway how the traffic gets jammed up, but it does, every day. Santa Fe is so jammed up go-
ing north and south out of Littleton that around 4 p.m., it becomes a moving parking lot with cars traveling through town. I-225 has improved slightly heading east out of the DTC with some of the major highway construction concluding at the Parker/I-225 exit where cars have been jammed up for miles the past year as highway widening has been occurring in the Aurora corridor. Going and coming from the mountains has been a continual nightmare with the Idaho Springs widening of the tunnel and just too many cars heading to the mountains at the same time of day. Everyone thinks going a little bit later will be better, and then that happens and the jams still occur. Going early means 6 a.m. and going later means 10 p.m. There is lots of highway construction heading west this fall. Work on repaving some worn out stretches of I-70 climbing lanes is underway on Vail Pass in three different locations. Hopefully the
construction will be complete before ski season begins. Repaving has been ongoing on westbound climbing lanes from I-70 from Silverthorne to the Eisenhower Tunnel. It is somewhat amazing that none of the political candidates have addressed transportation issues within the state of Colorado. There is almost no bus service left, except to the casinos, and there are very few scheduled air routes flying to rural towns with reasonable fares. As the mountain towns populations expand, the I-70 issues will continue to be a Sunday afternoon plague on drivers heading home or rushing to catch airplane flights at DIA. The delays can last up to five hours, creating a real case of heartburn for drivers and no doubt missed air flights by tourists. Instead of concentrating on birth control measures, it might be great for voters to hear some ideas on traffic updates for our state from the major candidates.
Gen. Patton was a ‘real’ general REMARKS
By Mort Marks
Today our Army has more men and women wearing general’s stars on their uniforms then at any previous times, and because of that fact I’ve been asked by many of my readers, to please repeat my article on General Patton who they feel was a far different General than those wearing Stars today. Well here goes because, General Patton was a man who well deserved his Stars — he was a real United States Army General – “Old Blood and Guts” General George Patton was a man that many of today’s star-wearing
generals could take a lesson from on how to be a general. Nothing can better describe the generals and the fighting men of WWII then this pre-invasion speech that General Patton delivered to us on May 29, 1944. General Patton said: “Men this story we hear about America wanting to stay out of this war, not wanting to fight is a lot of bullsh** …. Americans despise cowards. Americans play to win all the time. I wouldn’t give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That’s why Americans have never lost a war… “Every man is frightened at first in battle. If he says he isn’t, he’s a Goddamn liar…. The real hero is the man who fights even though he is scared. Some men get over their fright in a few minutes under fire, some take hours. For some it takes days. But the real man never lets his fear of death overpower his honor, his sense of duty to his country, and his innate manhood. “All through your Army career you men have bitched about what you call ‘this chicken-sh** drilling’. This is all for a purpose. Drilling and discipline must be
maintained in an Army, if only for one reason: Instant obedience to orders and to create constant alertness. A man to continue breathing, must be alert at all times. If not, some time a German S.O.B. will sneak up behind him and beat him to death with a sock full of sh** . “There are 400 neatly marked graves somewhere in Sicily all because one man went to sleep on his job, but they are German graves, for we caught them bastards asleep before they did us. “An Army is a team. Lives, sleeps, eats, fights as a team. This individual heroic stuff is a lot of crap. We have the finest food, the finest equipment, best spirit and the best men in the world. Why by God, I actually pity those sons-ofbitches we’re going up against. By God I do. “My men don’t surrender. I don’t want to hear of a soldier under my command being captured unless he is hit. Even if you are hit, you can still fight. That’s not bullsh** either. “Don’t forget you don’t know I’m here. No word of the facts to be mentioned in any letters. The world is not supposed to know
what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this Army…. I’m not even supposed to be in England. Let the first bastards to find out be the Germans. Someday I want them to raise up their hind legs and howl ‘Jesus Christ it’s the Goddamn Third Army and that S.O.B. Patton again!’ “There’s one thing you will be able to say when you go back home. You may all thank God for it. Thank God that at least 30 years from now when you are sitting around the fireside with your grandson on you knee and he asks you what to did in the great World War II, you won’t have to say ‘I shoveled sh** in Louisiana.’” Well, General Patton, it’s now 70 years later and we who served under you, appreciate your leadership more then ever — and we who are still around today are proud to salute a Real General and Sir the “Free World” owes you many thanks for your leadership.
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The base price for the 2014 Lexus LX570 is $81,780.
Photo by Don Bain
The base price for the 2014 Lexus LX570 is $81,780.
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Stunning 2014 Lexus LX570 is fearless
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By Don Bain When your week starts with someone handing you the keys to a $90,000 Lexus SUV the color of a fine Claret seen at sunset on a westfacing deck in Telluride, you know you’re in for a darn good week – at least for getting about. This high riding, exquisitely comfortable, go anywhere (literally) SUV doesn’t get very good mileage, but that’s pretty much the only thing it does not do with flying colors, like the claret mica exterior paint. We wanted to take this marvelous vehicle up to St. Mary’s Glacier and attack the dry creek bed there in order to check out the LX570’s chassis height adjustment and five different crawl speeds, but being rather inexperienced offroaders ourselves, and finding none of the knowledgeable four-wheelers we know available when convenient, this exercise into the luxury SUV sans pavement credits remained untested. Notably, it would be a rare owner who would actually take this vehicle into the rough country – it’s truly built more for ski resorts, country clubs and pricey golf courses to the usual owner. Nevertheless, the technology is there for the spirited buyer who wants a SUV that walks the walk, instead of just talking the talk. If that’s the ticket, the 2014 Lexus LX570 is the prescribed ride.
Creature comforts inside the royal coach include the very noticeable 12-inch view screen that even when divided into two info displays still leaves a very readable map, with customizable viewing modes. We still can’t overlook the incredible sound reproduction of the 19-speaker Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound system that brings concert hall aesthetics into the truck’s interior. Both second and third rows feature DVD screens for the passengers’ viewing or gaming pleasure and first and second row seats are both heated and cooled, covered in perforated semi-Aniline leather. The center console has one of those cool boxes, like the LS460 AWD we told you about last week. We are sure a use will be found for this convenience by most everyone. It has all the groovy safety enhancements expected in a luxury vehicle along with rain-sensing wipers. Nice touches with wood accents on the interior too. The company makes sure the wood trim in each car comes from the same piece of lumber so they all match perfectly – a very nice touch. Though it’s not always easy to make a big, functional SUV look good, Lexus has met the challenge with this model. It has an attractive grille, stylish roof rack and lighted
running boards, 20-inch wheels in a graphite finish that hides road dust and sideview mirrors that fold in for their own protection when the car is parked and locked. We drove it all over town and finally got the average mpg up to 13 – not exceptional, but what you would expect from a 5.7-liter, 32-valve V-8 developing 383 hp. Has anyone noticed how I-70 has taken the gridlock title away from I-25, almost anytime of the week or day? The 2014 Lexus LX570 has three driving modes that include sport, normal and comfort settings. For the most part we left it in comfort mode, which may have influenced our fuel efficiency. The base price for this marvelous vehicle is $81,780, of course that’s without the Levinson stereo. Will all the bells and whistles it tops out at $89,555 including delivery. If you drive in the mountains a lot, especially in winter, and need room for up to eight persons or other precious cargo, the 2014 Lexus LX570 provides a safe, secure and imminently comfy way to get all that done. If you have things to tow, it’s ready to accommodate those needs too. Yes it is a lot of money, but this is a lot of truck and luxury in a stylish package. If you can give this vehicle a little TLC, we’re sure it will reciprocate in kind.
Denver LeafDrop program begins Illustrations by Kyle Malone
Denver Recycles and Ace Hardware join forces to offer residents free leaf bags
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As the leaves change and fall – make sure they don’t fall into a landfill. Instead compost your leaves through Denver Recycles’ LeafDrop program. Composting leaves not only saves space in the landfill, it also reduces our environmental impact.
Weekday leaf drop off locations open Oct. 1 – Nov. 30
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Cherry Creek Transfer Station - 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (Quebec Street & Cherry Creek Drive South) • Havana Nursery - 10450 Smith Road (Just south of I-70 on
Havana Street) All leaves brought during the week must be in secured bags. Break the plastic bag habit and choose paper bags instead. Denver Recycles and Ace Hardware stores are partnering to give away 10,000 paper leaf and yard bags. Unlike plastic bags, paper bags can also be composted along with the leaves. Denver residents can pick up a free 5-pack of paper leaf and yard bags at participating Denver area Ace Hardware stores with a coupon. Visit DenverGov.org/LeafDrop to print your free paper bag coupon and to get a list of participating Ace Hardware stores. Weekend leafdrop sites start in November.
Help us manage the LeafDrop program by following these guidelines
• Only bring leaves to drop sites
during specified dates and times. • Dropping off leaves at other times is considered illegal dumping. • Drop sites and free Ace Hardware paper bag offer is for Denver residents only. • Jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins will be accepted for composting at drop sites after Halloween. • Make sure leaves do not contain branches or other materials. • Never rake or blow leaves into the street as this clogs storm sewers and street sweepers. The Denver LeafDrop is sponsored by the City and County of Denver’s Department of Public Works’ Denver Recycles program, in partnership with Denver Ace Hardware stores. For more information about Denver Recycles’ programs call 311 (720-913-1311) or visit www.DenverGov.org/ DenverRecycles.
Cider Days
October 9, 2014 • DENVER HERALD-DISPATCH • PAGE 7 The Front Range Antique Power Association demonstrates the use and versatility of the farm tractor. The farm tractor was used to plow fields and pull farm equipment, feed and other things, and with good old American ingenuity and know how, the tractor’s engine was used as a portable power source to drive portable saws and plainer systems with simple belt drives and pulley systems. In essence, a portable lumber mill that produced accurate cut building materials that resulted in the farmhouses and barns that still stand today.
In an apparent win for the second year running, Aidyn Lacy raises his arms triumphantly after beating Reese Lacy, William Wilcox and Chandler Williams. Pie eating judges included Kelly Graham, Emcee Jeff Murray and Joe Howard.
Zack Collins turns the crank on the cider press to grind the apples before pressing them.
Classic and Vintage Automobiles on display Bailey Lommberg unbridles his horse, Decker.
Square Halos Square Dancing Club dancers perform at Lakewood Cider Days. Photos by Stefan Krusze
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October is ‘Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month’ Dumb Friends League offers half-price adoptions October is known as Adopta-Shelter-Dog Month—a month dedicated to increasing awareness of the millions of shelter dogs looking for homes across the country. To celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, the Dumb Friends League is offering 50 percent off the adoption fee for all adult dogs, 1 year
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ‘Chihuly Nights’
Through Nov. 30, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Denver. A special viewing opportunity to experience the exhibition illuminated after dark. Tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance, online. This event is expected to sell out in advance. Tickets may be reserved online at botanicgardens.org/chihulynights. Chihuly Nights will be closed on Nov. 1, 8, 13, 14, 15 and 27.
‘How Abstract Art put America on the Map’
Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. By Joanne Burney, painter, instructor. Free and open to the public.
‘The Elephant Man’
Oct. 15 – 17, 7 p.m., Oct. 18, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Cherry Creek High School Fine Arts Theater, 9300 E Union Ave, Greenwood Village. Tickets will be available at the CCHS box office. Info: 720-554-2026
Colorado Symphony to perform Beethoven’s Symphony
Oct. 19, 8p.m., Main Stage, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. First symphony to ever feature trombones. Tickets: 720-509-1007 or www.lonetreeartscenter. org.
‘Neustadt JAAMM Fest’
Oct. 22 – Nov. 9, Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St, Denver. Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival. Information: www.maccjcc.org.
Italian Organist Eugenio Maria Fagianito
Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran
and older, throughout the entire month of October. Dogs like Iggy, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu mix, and Missy, a 10-year-old yellow Lab are patiently waiting for that special someone to give them a second chance, hoping for a home to call their own. “We have so many wonderful, unique dogs available for adoption,” said Kristin Elliott, customer care manager at the Dumb Friends League. “By adopting a homeless dog, you’re not only providing
a loving home to a grateful pet, you’re also allowing us to care for even more homeless animals that come to us every day.” Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month is also a time to debunk a number of misconceptions about shelter pets. For example, many people think that dogs are brought to shelters because they did something “wrong.” That typically isn’t true. The Dumb Friends League says the majority of the pets in their care are surrendered due to “people rea-
Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave, Denver. Eugenio Maria Fagiani, organist, studied interpretation and later specialized in the art of improvisation. He received an Organ and Composition Diploma at the “Luca Marenzio” Conservatory in Brescia, Italy and also graduated in Musicology from CremonaPavia University of Denver. Tickets online at augustanaarts.org or by calling 303-3884962.
endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Each registrant receives his or her own gorilla suit to keep. Special activities geared toward families include the Little Gorilla Obstacle Challenge. Visit www.gorillarun. com.
CLUBS/ ORGANIZATIONS Business With Breakfast
Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25, 9-11 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. More than one hundred years ago, Denver Botanic Gardens’ land was the Mile High City’s first cemetery. Guides share the true story of its macabre history, and recount decades of reported paranormal activity as the tour travels through the Gardens. Visit www.botanicgardens.org
Oct. 14, 7:30 - 9a.m., Colore Italian Restaurant, 2700 S. Broadway. Englewood. Topic: “Being Frank, Real Life Lessons To Grow Your Business And Yourself.” Speaker: Richard J. Bryan, author and business owner. www. richardjbryan.com
EVENTS World Denver Talks
Oct. 22, 6- 7:45 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 1400 Welton St., Denver. “U.S. - Russian Relations at a Crossroads.” Ambassador John R. Beyrle. Register at worlddenver.org/event1765191.
FUNDRAISERS Friends First Night of Stars Gala
Oct. 19, 7 – 11 p.m., Palazzo Verdi at Fiddler’s Green in Greenwood. Red carpet gala will feature paparazzi and screaming fans, hors d’oeuvres presented by Epicurean catering, cocktails, a performance by FRIENDS FIRST young adults, awards for honorary supporters, mingling, live and silent auctions, and dancing. Hosted by Susie Wargin, Colorado’s 9News sportscaster. Visit www. friendsfirst.org.
The Denver Gorilla Run
Nov. 2, City Park to the Denver Zoo. Walk, run, or bike a leisurely 5K through City Park, and finish at the Denver Zoo, dressed up in a full gorilla suits. The Denver Gorilla Run is the primary fundraiser for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund, and helps protect the
HALLOWEEN Ghosts in the Gardens
‘A Murderously Good Time’
Oct. 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Cherokee Ranch Castle Great Hall, 5336 N. Hwy 85, Sedalia. Join “Antiques Revengeshow,” a Murder Mystery spoof of “Antiques Hit the Road,” the PBS show where people have their treasures appraised. Cherokee Castle & Ranch is home to many valuable antiques from around the world, and something sinister seems to be stirring here. Can the mystery be solved before people start dropping like flies? Visit www.cherokeeranch.com.
The Great Pumpkin Haul
Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m., Chatfield Botanic Gardens, 8500 Deer Canyon Road, Littleton. A two-mile jaunt through forests, open fields, over hay bales with participants carrying their very own personal pumpkins. After the Haul participants will enjoy hot apple cider, seasonal brews from local Colorado Microbreweries, music, and discounted tickets to the annual corn maze. The Great Pumpkin Haul benefits Camp Como, a charity that organizes outdoor adventures and camps to get kids outside and active! Info/registration: www.thegreatpumpkinhaul.com.
sons,” like having to move, allergies, or a lack of time or money to care for a pet. For the few dogs that need a little extra TLC, the Dumb Friends League provides preadoption training programs to help them become better candidates for adoption. For example, Head Start teaches good behavior to young adult dogs, and Canine Courage is specifically geared toward helping timid dogs. The League also offers free behavior advice through its Pet Behavior Helpline to all dog owners—
whether or not they were adopted from the Dumb Friends League— in order to keep people and pets living happily together. If you’re looking for your next best furry friend, we encourage you to choose the adoption option. If you’re not in a position to adopt, you can still make a difference for homeless pets by making a donation, volunteering or fostering an animal in need at the Dumb Friends League. For more information on the Dumb Friends League, visit www. ddfl.org or call 303-751-5772.
Colorado Ghost Stories
Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton. Free Heart Health nutrition class (s) and cooking demonstration with Richard Collins, M.D. “The Cooking Cardiologist®,” along with Susan Buckley, RD, CDE. For more information or to register call 303-744-1065, www.southdenver.com
Oct. 23, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m., Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St., Denver, No RSVP necessary; Oct. 31, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Platt Park Senior Center, 1500 S Grant St, Denver. RSVP: 720-865-0630.Active Minds free class explores the haunted houses and ghoulish graveyards of the area. Hear ghost stories associated with the Stanley Hotel, Cheesman Park, the Molly Brown House and more.
Halloween Cemetery Crawl with Tom ‘Dr. Colorado’ Noel
Oct. 25, 1 – 4 p.m., Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S Quebec St., Denver. Meet the unusually lively occupants of subterranean dwellings, such as Mayor Robert Speer who gave the dead a chance to vote. Other friends include the good (Emily Griffith), the bad (Grand Dragon John Galen Locke), and the ugly (John Chivington). You may walk or ride with the Model A Ford Club of Colorado’s tombstone taxi service (weather-permitting). Information and reservation at History Colorado: 303-866-2394.
Cherokee Ranch Fall Festival
Oct. 25 – 26, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., 5336 N. Hwy 85, Sedalia. Pumpkin patch, Zombie Crawl, costume parades, hayrides, bounce houses, plus 30,000-square-foot Maze of Terror. Maze, Food & Pumpkin Patch only Oct. 17 - 19, 24 & 31. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Visit cherokeeranchfllffest.com.
Halloween Gala!
Oct. 31, 7 - 10 p.m. 5336 N. Hwy 85, Sedalia. It’s a Mad, Mad Ball! at Cherokee Castle on Halloween. Enjoy a night as your alter ego. The evening will close with a costume contest and prize for the most bewitching of guests. Visit cherokeeranch. com
HEALTH ‘The DASH Diet’
Oct. 22, 11a.m.-12:30p.m., South
LECTURES ‘Fairmount Cemetery: History and Heritage’
Oct. 28, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn Street, Denver. Lowry Speaker Series. Admission free; no reservations necessary. Fairmount is Colorado’s largest arboretum and location one of the largest collection of Heritage Roses in North America. For more information, contact Karen House, 303-757-7658 or khouse@ jherzog.com.
‘150th Anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre: The Descendants’ Voices’
Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jeff Campbell, historian at the National Park Service Sand Creek Massacre site, will give an introduction and overview of the Sand Creek Massacre and introduce Karen Little Coyote (Cheyenne) and Al Addison (Arapahoe) who will share the stories of their ancestors, the fate of their tribes and the impact of the massacre on tribal relations today. There will be a free afternoon session hosted at the Denver Public Library and an evening lecture at The Fort, accompanied by a prix fixe, three-course dinner. Tickets for the evening lecture may be purchased at www. tesoroculturalcenter.org.
POLITICAL Karaoke Fundraiser for Naquetta Ricks
Oct. 10, 6:30 – 11 p.m., Cherry Creek Harbor, 13740 E. Quincy Ave #9, Aurora. Ricks is running for University of Colorado regent. Info: 720-477-0583.
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October 9, 2014 • DENVER HERALD-DISPATCH • PAGE 9
John Brisben Walker pioneered Denver’s entertainment industry By Rosemary Fetter A creative visionary who swept in and out of local history for more than half a century, John Brisben Walker, Sr. did more for Denver than many others whose names are etched on city streets, parks and buildings. Although some of his projects failed or developed into more grandiose schemes for which others took the glory, Walker’s imagination and enthusiasm brought a sense of fun and adventure to the raw young city. Not only did he pioneer the city’s first amusement park, he also organized the first concerts at Red Rocks and came up with the idea for Denver’s Mountain Parks system. And that was just for starters. Walker, agriculturalist, writer, promoter and publisher of Cosmopolitan Magazine, was born Sept. 10, 1847, at his parents’ country house on the Monongahela River, near Pittsburgh, Penn. A West Point graduate, Walker served with the U.S. Minister to China before moving to West Virginia to make a fortune as an iron manufacturer. Although his political life was short-lived (he ran for Congress as a Republican in 1872 and lost), he was a staunch Pacifist with a lifelong interest in politics. When his business went under (to the tune of $500,000) during the Depression of 1873, Walker turned to journalism, and spent three years as managing editor for Cincinnati and Washington, D.C., newspapers before becoming a surveyor for the U.S Department of Agriculture.
Trekking through the dry lands of Colorado, he decided to use what he knew about irrigation to try his hand at farming. A risk-taker from the get-go, he purchased 1,600 acres in north Denver and grew alfalfa, which turned out to be a lucrative crop for the climate. After he sold his farm in 1888 for a healthy profit, a Kansas City group developed the area into the town of Berkley. Walker later donated land he still owned in the area to the Jesuits for Regis University and purchased the old Swiss Cottage in Morrison, site of Sacred Heart College, for a lodge/casino. He eventually acquired all the land that presently encompasses Red Rocks and Mt. Falcon. Walker also purchased 500 lots in the Platte Valley for Denver’s first amusement park. In the wake of massive publicity, River Front Park opened to a crowd of more than 20,000 in 1887, a spectacular addition to Denver’s social scene. The new amusement park attracted thousands of city folk in search of summer thrills, featuring a racetrack, medieval castle, grandstand, baseball park, toboggan slide and even riverboat rides. Buildings included an exhibition hall and a grandstand capable of handling 5,000 spectators, where he staged Denver’s first rodeo. River Front soon became home base for Denver’s beloved baseball team, the Mountaineers. Games were
played at a bandstand on Colfax Avenue, first created for special concerts by the Great Gilmore and his 55-piece band. Walker’s horse cars drove guests directly to the park entrance and returned spectators home at the end of the performance. The carriages were color-coded for those who couldn’t read. In 1887, Walker introduced another unique feature to landlocked Denver, a side wheel paddler that sailed to Brighton and back for 50 cents. When the South Platte proved too shallow for efficient navigation, the river was dammed at 19th St. to form a lake that extended back to 15th Street. One year, the paddler was converted into the H.M.S. Pinafore for Gilbert and Sullivan’s famous operetta. Performances were originally held every evening, but the Sunday show was dropped after the manager and company were arrested and fined for breaking the “Sunday blue laws.” Walker subsequently sold River Front Park to the City of Denver, missing by months the Panic of 1893. He moved the family (which eventually included nine children) to New York, where he became publisher, editor and occasional writer for Cosmopolitan Magazine. He had purchased the magazine at a rock bottom price, and then jazzed it up while slashing subscription prices. In 1905 he sold it to William Randolph Hearst for more than $1 million. During the interim, he increased
Walker’s Castle, the centerpiece of Riverfront Park, burned to the ground in 1951. Courtesy photos
Walker held baseball games and concerts at a grandstand on Colfax Avenue and Broadway, next to Denver first fire station.
the magazine’s circulation from film star and Hollywood movie 16,000 to 400,000. maker “Bronco Billy” Anderson An avid automobile enthusi- to make several early westerns in ast, Walker became entranced by the area. the Locomobile and the Stanley Walker’s most grandiose Steamer, invented by the Stan- scheme, a castle-like summer ley brothers of Estes Park fame. White House for presidents at After buying them out for Mt. Falcon, never progressed $250,000, Walker built beyond the marble corneran auto factory at his stone. His own Jacques Tarrytown estate, Benedict-designed and sponsored the Mt. Falcon castle first automobile was struck by lightrace in the U.S. ening and burned in 1895. The to the ground, founder and leaving an impresfirst president of sive skeleton that the Automobile now serves as the Manufacturer’s centerpiece of Mt. Association, he Falcon Park. By also sponsored 1918, he left Colothe country’s rado, selling 110 first auto show at acres at Red Rocks to Madison Square the city of Denver seven Garden in 1900. years later for With CosThe creative John Brisben Walker m o p o l i t a n brought color and excitement to a very reasonable $54,133. profits, Walker early Denver. Together with returned to his third wife (he had been widColorado in 1905 and attempted to develop Red Rocks, which he owed twice), feminist Iris Calderat various times called “The Gar- head, he moved back to Brooklyn den of the Angels” and “The Gar- where he died on July 7, 1931, den of the Titans.” Together with at 83, bankrupt after making and his eldest son John Jr. he built losing several fortunes. At the roads and walking paths and a time, he was working on a plan platform at Red Rocks, where he to convert the elevated railroads held the first concerts from 1906 of New York into elevated roads to 1910. He also coordinated for busses. He also thought he’d with other Morrison businessmen found a way to convert dirt roads to create the Mount Morrison In- into hard roads at an affordable cline Railroad, a one-mile long price. funicular railroad, which opened Note: For more on the history in 1909. The railroad gave spec- of Red Rocks, see Tom Noel’s tators an incredible view and gen- Sacred Stones, Colorado’s Red erated a lot of publicity, attracting Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.
Your Weekly Horoscope – By Gren Chatworth LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 22) Channel your nervous energy into an important project and stop procrastinating. You are capable of producing great meaningful work.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Social activities are picking up for you. You are going to be very busy and much in demand. Enjoy – it is long overdue.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) Put your best foot forward this coming week. You will make a good impression whatever you do. Make he most of it – a promotion may be due soon.
SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Pay no attention to other people’s demands at this time. Think of yourself and your goal. This is most important. You will be rightfully rewarded for this action.
PISCES (Feb 19 – March 20) Your worry is of no avail. Remember to worry is the interest you pay for something that never happens. Relax and enjoy the festive season just around the corner. Great fun is in store for you.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22) You will focus upon travel very shortly. There will be a settlement on a family dispute, which will be to your benefit. Be patient in the delayed action.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Gossip and rumors may be flying at work these days, and you could be the center of the storm. Watch your actions very closely. You could get into a lot of “hot water” if not careful.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) A great advancement is coming your way in the near future, but you first must learn to be patient. Don’t get frustrated. Take your time and the perfection, which is needed, will come.
LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) This is a good time to take an optimistic view, for all will turn out well. Don’t become too nervous or tense or you could fly off the handle with someone who doesn’t deserve your temper.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Repairs and renovations are waiting for you at home. Remember, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Take is easy and your frustration will slowly disappear. Do not let this affect your work.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) This week holds much happiness for you and your loved ones. You may not think much is happening but all will appreciate everything that does. A good week in general.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Your love life is suffering at the moment. Don’t despair as things are really going to pick up for you – and not a moment too soon. You will be pleasantly surprised at the results.
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‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’ a delightful fantasy By Rosemary Fetter
Maggie Brown would have loved the Denver Performing Arts Center production of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” And the audience should too, as long as they don’t take it seriously. Based on the 1960 Broadway production and a 1961 movie starring Debbie Reynolds and Harve Presnell, the play celebrates the life of the future Titanic heroine. According to Denver Center Director Kathleen Marshall, “This is not a documentary, this is historical fiction. This is the journey of Molly Brown and part of that is her journey as a woman and her marriage.” Well, OK then…. The production is great fun, with lively music, a pleasant flow and top notch, costumes and sets. The cast, especially Colorado native Beth Malone as Molly and Burke Moses as J.J., put their all into their performances. If Malone bears a closer resemblance to a young Debbie Reynolds than any photos ever taken of Margaret (Molly) Brown, well so be it. In fact, it’s more like Malone playing Reynolds playing Brown, but it works. Other cast members including Whitney Bashor as Julia and John Hickock as Horace Tabor do credit to their roles. The musical, never wildly popular to begin with, faded into obscurity until 2006, when writer Dick Scanlan, a three-time Tony nominee, got permission from composer Meredith Willson’s widow to revisit the production and add previously unpublished Willson songs to the score. The book, written by Richard Morris, took much of its tone from the fanciful Denver Post reporter Eugene Fowler, who was never particularly troubled by a need for accuracy. New songs and a revised script
‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ Through Oct. 26 Stage Theater, Denver Performing Arts Center 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. Tickets: 303-446-4829, www.denvercenter.org.
Beth Malone (Molly Brown)
Burke Moses (J.J. Brown) and Malone (Molly Brown)
Photos courtesy of Jennifer M. Koskinen
give the production a freshness the audience should appreciate. However, while it takes a more respectful tone toward Colorado’s famous Titanic survivor, an opportunity was missed to set the record straight. The facts are these: Margaret Brown (never called Molly during her lifetime) was a farm girl from Hannibal, Mo., who moved to Leadville with her brother Daniel to join other relatives in the town’s Irish Catholic Community. Although poor and not well educated, the well-built redhead had dreams and hoped to improve her status by snagging a wealthy husband. She met Brown at a church picnic in the early summer of 1886. Brown was 13 years older than Maggie, big-boned, blue-eyed and devastatingly attractive to women. A self-trained geologist with a talent for sniffing out ore deposits, he easily found a job as a shift manager for the mining interests
of David Moffat and worked himself up to superintendent. Although Maggie doubted that J.J. would ever be able to provide the luxuries she wanted, romance won the day. And theirs was indeed a love match, stormy and passionate. After a brief courtship, they married on Sept. 1, 1886, and moved to J.J.’s small two-room cabin in Stumpville, near the mines. Maggie embarked on a career as a not-so-typical Victorian housewife. With an eye toward self-improvement, she began taking lessons in reading, literature and music. During the next three years they had two children, Lawrence Palmer in 1888 and Catherine Ellen in 1889. Following several years of moderate financial success, the couple finally hit the jackpot and, like many Leadville millionaires, including Horace Tabor, immediately moved to Denver. They purchased a relatively modest home at 1340 Pennsylvania St., flanked by two stone lions
Beth Malone (Molly Brown) and Burke Moses (J.J. Brown) and the company of The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
and furnished with all the latest modern conveniences. Maggie was a public relations genius and an unabashed self-promoter. She became well known in Denver for her involvement with fundraising activities and multiple charities. Despite her good works, she often felt the sting of criticism by snippy reporters who considered her a publicityhappy social climber. One snarky Denver Times reporter wrote, “Perhaps no woman in society ever spent more time or money becoming civilized than Mrs. Brown.” Eventually her ambition and need for attention wore on J.J.’s Victorian sensibilities. (He must have been mortified when she took up yodeling and performed at Elitch Gardens.) With a good deal of bitterness, they finally separated for good in 1909, although they never divorced. Maggie testified in court that her husband was “given to periods of moroseness with an insane desire
to kill me … He tried twice. I got the gun both times, while he welt and afterward cried, begging me to go away where he could not kill me.” While the attempts on her life may have been imaginary, no one doubted that J.J. wanted her to leave. As the production shows, Maggie took off for Europe. She became a super star with the Titanic disaster, raising nearly $10,000 for the Survivors Committee Fund. She came home to Denver a heroine and Mrs. Crawford Hill even held a luncheon for her. Mrs. Brown later ran for Congress but was defeated. The Browns may have quarreled constantly, but evidence suggests they always loved each other. Take away the mountains and the millions, and their story could be written today about any prosperous couple, one of who has ambition and an interest in personal growth or political aspirations and the other who is content to sit back and enjoy the good life. To use a Titanic metaphor, it’s now called “drifting apart.” They are buried next to one another in Long Island’s Holy Rood Cemetery.
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