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Spanish bagpiper Carlos Núñez headlines Scottish Festival, Aug. 9-10
Festival also features bagpipes, clans, Highland and Irish dancing, Dogs of the British Isles, competitions
The 2014 Colorado Scottish Festival in Highlands Ranch features a Saturday evening performance by Spanish bagpiper Carlos Núñez, who is the world’s most famous player of the gaita, the bagpipes of Galicia, Spain’s northwest, Atlantic Oceanabutting region rich in vibrant, uniquely expressive Celtic traditional music. Núñez is wildly popular in Europe where he has a platinum album. “We are very excited to bring Carlos Núñez to our Festival,” said Festival Director John Thornton. “There are not a lot of bagpipers who have reached superstar status, but he is definitely one who has. He is also amazing on the recorder and several other instruments.” The dog-friendly festival also has many other attractions that promise to make this year the best yet. The Scottish athletes throwing the caber (telephone pole), Highland and Irish dancers, Dogs of the British Isles, piping and drumming competitions, a “Bonny Knees” contest, dozens of colorful clans, a genealogy tent, vendors specializing in Celtic merchandise, free haggistasting and wonderful food and drink are some of the festival’s many high points. The festival is hosted each
Spanish bagpiper Carlos Núñez will headline the Colorado Scottish Festival, Saturday, Aug. 9. year at Highland Heritage Park in Highlands Ranch, located at 9651 S. Quebec St., two miles south of C-470. Festivalgoers are encouraged to park for free at Highlands Ranch High School, 9375
Cresthill Lane, where free festival shuttle bus service is available. A limited number of close-in premier parking passes are available at the festival for $20 per day. The spaces are directly across from
the main gate. Those wishing to purchase a spot should contact John Park at parkfamilywest@ gmail.com. The festival runs from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, and
from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. For more tickets and information on the festival go to www.scottishgames.org, call 303238-6524 or email info@scottish games.org.
Serevi RugbyTown Sevens returns to Infinity Park Infinity Park is preparing to play host to the world’s best rugby teams in the third annual Serevi RugbyTown Sevens international men’s 7s tournament in conjunction with a Serevi youth training camp, a free fan Friday Afternoon Club, Glendale’s Bruises & Brews Beerfest and a Taste of Glendale scheduled for Aug. 15-17. Seventeen teams from seven different nations, including teams from all the United States military branches, will play 50 rugby matches vying for the $10,000 championship prize and an invitation to the 2014 Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens, in the homeland of Serevi founder and rugby legend Waisale Serevi, the “King of 7s.” Media and fans alike can
expect to see world-class rugby with a lot of hard-hitting action and get a taste of the newest sport to return to the 2016 Olympic landscape after a 92-year absence. Many teams in this tournament are looking to break onto the world rugby stage prior to the 2016 Olympic games, which will include rugby for the first time since 1924. 7s rugby is a fast-paced format played by seven players on each side over two seven-minute halves. New fans to rugby will find 7s format rugby particularly easy to follow, as it is much less technical and complex than traditional 15-man rugby play. A full schedule, team information and tickets can be found at www.RugbyTownUSA.com/ srs.
Infinity Park will host the Serevi RugbyTown Sevens, and other events, Aug. 15-17.
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Andrew Martinez and Steve Martinez of Littleton
Local residents win Kwik Car Wash’s Great Grill Giveaway Robert Dody of Parker and Steve Martinez of Littleton were the envy of their neighbors this past Fourth of July weekend with their brand new gas grills. Robert and Steve were the recent winners of Kwik Car Wash’s Third Annual “Great Grill Giveaway.” The lucky gentlemen both received a grill package worth more than $500, including a Char-Broil Commercial Series
3-Burner Infrared Gas Grill, a propane tank, a grill cover, grilling utensils, and custom aprons and koozies. In an effort to get people excited about washing their car, Kwik Car Wash decided to give an entry form to every car washed at their facilities during the month of June. The more one washed, the better their odds.
Letter to the Editor In support of Andrew Romanoff
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As business, civic and government leaders and as members of Colorado’s Latino community, we wholeheartedly endorse Andrew Romanoff for Congress. Andrew’s career is a testament to his courage and compassion. He worked tirelessly in the Colorado House to improve our schools, grow our economy, and strengthen the middle class. Those are the priorities Andrew will pursue in Washington. Andrew will seek to expand economic opportunity, not just for some Americans but for all of us. He’ll fight to ensure equal pay for equal work; to create good, clean-energy jobs; and to bring the cost of higher education within reach of every student. Andrew is a genuine champion -- and in this race, the only supporter -- of comprehensive immigration reform. He understands the hardship and fear that Congress’s inaction has inflicted on so many families. He knows that real reform requires a reasonable path to citizenship. Andrew strongly supports the DREAM Act and the bipartisan reform plan passed last year by the U.S. Senate. As a member of the House, Andrew will petition for a vote on these important measures. Andrew’s opponent, Congressman Mike Coffman, has very different priorities. He voted to slash financial aid for college students, to end the guarantee of Medicare for older Americans, and to shift more of the tax burden onto middle-class families. He even voted to preserve tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas. Congressman Coffman opposes the Senate immigration reform bill and its House counterpart, refuses to offer a comprehensive alternative, and described the DREAM Act as a “nightmare.” He has voted
repeatedly to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, effectively subjecting 800,000 DREAMers to the threat of immediate deportation. Colorado deserves a representative who shares our priorities. We need commonsense leadership on the economy, education and immigration policy. We need Andrew Romanoff in Congress. Former Mayor of Denver, Secretary of Transportation, and Secretary of Energy, Federico Peña Former Secretary of the Interior and US Sen. Ken Salazar Former State Rep. and State Sen. Polly Baca State Sen. for Senate District 32, Irene Aguilar State Rep. for House District 5, Crisanta Duran State Sen. for Senate District 34, Lucia Guzman Former State Sen., Don Mares Former Denver City Councilwoman Ramona Martinez State Rep. for House District 32, Dominick Moreno State Rep. for House District 4, Dan Pabon State Rep. for House District 31, Joe Salazar RTD Director for District K, Paul Solano
“We wanted to do something fun for our customers and show them how much we appreciate their loyalty,” said Kwik Car Wash Owner Aaron Green. “Who doesn’t enjoy a nice summer BBQ with all their friends and neighbors?” Kwik Car Wash would like to thank all of the local residents who participated in the contest for their support.
Adams County Commissioner, Chaz Tedesco State Sen. for District 21, Jessie Ulibarri Former Mayor of Denver, Bill Vidal Ellen Alires Trujillo Timio Archuleta Ellen Baca Miguel Baca Barragan Fernie Baca Hayes Patricia Barela Rivera Maritza Carrera Joe Davalos Lisa Duran Zee Ferrufino Mike Ferrufino Fernando Sergio Ferrufino Eloy Garduño Alejandra Garza Perla Gheiler Sharon Gonzales Cipriano Griego Monica Guardiola Solomon Juarez Grace Lopez-Ramirez Cindy Lopez Haynes Harvey Lovato Shirley Lucero Denise Maes Joelle Martinez Lawrence Martinez Alexis Menocal Dianne Nino Jesse Ogas Ray Ornelas Cindy Prado-Gutierrez Tony Prado-Gutierrez Pricilla Resendiz Manuel Solano Louella Tanguma
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Honoring 20 years of transforming lives Bessie’s Hope Copacabana Night is Aug. 23 Saturday, Aug. 23, Bessie’s Hope will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its signature event, Copacabana Night. The organization will also present its first annual Community Angel Award to Jamie Angelich. Ed Greene will emcee the special event, and Jerry Barnett’s 10-piece band with singers and dancers will provide their exciting Copa Club Tropicale Show AND dance music. The event chairperson is Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, silent auction chair is Sarah McCarthy, décor chair is Kay Ray and social media chair is Louise Richardson. At the Hyatt Regency DTC, step through the lighted entrance of the world-famous Copacabana Night Club and be greeted by Cigar Ladies (chocolate cigars) and live Copa music. Enjoy the reception with Silent Auction, a gourmet dinner with complimentary wine, and the exceptional Copa Show. Have a fun, entertaining evening and know that you are helping Bessie’s Hope transform the lives of at-risk youth and nursing home elders at the same time. Sharron Brandrup, Linda Holloway, and Marge Utne founded the organization, originally named Rainbow Bridge, as a legacy to Linda’s grandmother, who was in a Texas nursing home due to the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease. The organization has expertise in working with all populations in nursing homes and assisted living communities, with a focus on engaging individuals who have
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Alzheimer’s. The organization trains and works with volunteers of all ages, including families, individuals, corporate groups, and youth groups from schools, scouts, churches, programs for at-risk youth, as well as residential treatment centers for troubled teens. Since 1994, Bessie’s Hope has served more than 50,000 youth and elders. Many of the at-risk teens leave their rut of violence and hopelessness and turn toward a brighter future. Because of their Bessie’s Hope experience and relationships with the elders, bullies stop bullying, and compassion and respect are cultivated. According to Jodee Blanco, one our country’s
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new me inside – a kinder me.” An assistant principal of an elementary school called to report, “Because of his participation at the nursing home each week, he is less aggressive toward his peers and more respectful toward the teachers.” The ripple effects of the Bessie’s Hope work are far-reaching and immeasurable. Through Bessie’s Hope, generations come together to cultivate mutually rewarding relationships. Sixty percent of nursing home elders receive NO personal visitors. Thus enters Bessie’s Hope, the only organization of its kind in the country. The elders feel valued and gain a renewed sense of purpose, while they share their wisdom and life stories with younger generations. From the words of an elder woman, “It’s important to feel necessary.” Because of a nursing home administrator from Germany receiving a grant to come to Denver two consecutive years, the Bessie’s Hope work is being replicated there. Horst spent a total of nine weeks with Bessie’s Hope, observing, receiving training, and translating our materials. In four years, the intergenerational work has spread throughout Germany. Horst has been invited twice to meet with Chancellor Merkle, was sent to the United Nations to make an intergenerational presentation at a large world-wide gathering, immediately attracted the most prominent national television news person, and receives funding from city, state
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I-25 Gap Lane Project brings weekend closures of I-25, beginning Aug. 8
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The Colorado Department of Transportation is moving forward with the I-25 Gap Lane Project to deliver a much-needed improvement to northbound I-25 between Santa Fe Drive and the US 6 interchange. Essentially, crews will create a fourth through lane on northbound I-25 between Santa Fe Drive and US 6. Adding a fourth lane in this area requires a significant amount of work over the weekend of Aug. 8-11. To minimize inconvenience to the traveling public, crews will complete this work in two phases, enabling the highway to remain open during the day on Saturday. The highway will initially close Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 p.m. and remain closed until 8 a.m. Saturday. The roadway will remain open throughout the day on Saturday. Then, Saturday night at 10 p.m., both directions of I-25 will close again, reopening by 5 a.m. Monday. Crews will begin setting clo-
sures approximately one hour prior to the full closures being implemented. During these full closures of I-25, crews will restripe and shift northbound lanes and repave the highway, consolidating over one month of work into one weekend. “We can’t emphasize this strongly enough: avoid this area of I-25 during these closures if at all possible,” said Kevin Sullivan, CDOT project director. “We expect extensive backups, prolonged travel delays and excessive traffic congestion if traffic numbers reach normal Sunday volumes.” CDOT implores regional through traffic to avoid the area altogether by using I-225, I-70, US
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285, C-470, E-470 or any other alternate route. “RTD’s light rail service is another option if you need to get downtown,” Sullivan said. “Realistically, the best bet is to cross I-25 off the list for that weekend and use alternative modes of transportation or alternate routes.” While crews will narrow all lanes to 11 feet and shoulders in both directions of I-25 to make room for this additional northbound lane, the benefits outweigh this tradeoff. When I-25 reopens Monday morning, northbound drivers will be able to use this additional lane to help improve traffic flow. Although this will not eliminate traffic congestion in this area, it will certainly be an improvement and will increase mobility through this heavily traveled stretch of highway. That said, due to ongoing US 6 Bridges Project work, drivers will not realize the full benefits of the I-25 Gap Lane Project until the completion of the northbound I-25 off-ramp flyover bridge to westbound US 6, currently scheduled for early 2015. The I-25 Gap Lane Project only provides a temporary fix to traffic congestion in this area, as the longterm solution will not come until funding is available to make permanent improvements to I-25 between Alameda and US 6.
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Northbound I-25 will detour to northbound Santa Fe Drive, continue north to 8th Avenue, west on 8th Avenue to Kalamath Street, and south on Kalamath Street to westbound US 6 to reconnect with northbound I-25. Southbound I-25 will detour west on US 6 to Federal Boulevard, south on Federal Boulevard to 5th Avenue to merge onto eastbound US 6, and east on US 6 to reconnect with southbound I-25. There could also be delays along eastbound US 6 near I-25 with additional traffic following this detour route. Northbound Santa Fe Drive: In conjunction with this closure, northbound Santa Fe Drive will close just south of I-25 over the weekend, with traffic detoured on Mississippi Avenue to northbound Broadway and eventually Lincoln Street. Access to businesses along Santa Fe Drive will be available via Alameda Avenue. Detour signage will guide commuters through the area. The $98 million US 6 Bridges Design-Build Project will replace six obsolete bridges on US 6 between Knox Court and I-25, improve traffic movements in the I-25 and US 6 interchange and enhance driver safety by eliminating several traffic weave movements along US 6 between Federal Boulevard and I-25. Substantial project completion is planned for August 2015. For updated project information, visit http://www.coloradodot. info/projects/US6Bridges, call 720881-5540 or email US6Bridges info@cig-pr.com.
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God is crying over conflicts KINDLING
By Robert Sweeney
I’ve never seen so much rain falling from the heavens above. Maybe God is crying over all of the death and destruction going on in his world today. Jesus was a Jew in present day Jerusalem 2014 years ago. Mohammed founded the Islamic faith in the seventh century, well after the Jews had lived in their present state for at least 700 years prior to Islam becoming a religion. Hamas wishes to deny that Israel is a Jewish state. I watched their leader tell that to Charlie Rose in a television interview this past weekend. The dispute in Gaza is over land and religion; one might surmise that most of the Palestinians
are Christians, and not Muslims. It is a fact of life that Israel exists and goes well beyond just existence; the Jewish state has prospered becoming a world leader in industry, science and medicine. They have a large security force well equipped and trained to protect their state. Jews have been the greatest scholars on the planet for centuries. This enormous success has no doubt led to some jealousy from other races, nations and religions. We feel remorse and sorrow over the recent deaths of Palestinians and Jewish soldiers and citizens. Long standing hatreds have been rekindled, refueled and now mainstreamed for world judgment on who is the guilty party. Hamas keeps firing rockets and Israel sends back bullets and bombs in greater numbers. Innocent children and citizens are being sacrificed to bring empathy for the Palestinian poverty and entombment. Futile attempts to dig tunnels, kidnap people, fire missiles, only lead to more bloodshed, death and destruction. Americans would not tolerate Cuba, Mexico or Canada lobbing missiles toward any of our cities. It might be said that because of
9/11 we’ve engaged in two international wars over anger on the attack on our World Trade Center buildings. These wars haven’t accomplished much, if anything, except for death, billions of dollars spent, and Iraq and Afghanistan are still mired in civil strife. It seems it might be worse now than when our armies arrived to free the people from their rulers. We can do very little to bring peace to religious warfare between the Sunnis, Shia and Kurds. Vice-President Joe Biden, to his credit years ago, suggested partitioning Iraq, and dividing oil wealth and lands between the three groups. The concept seems more real today and is happening through conflict, not politics. Americans have grown very weary of these civil wars and we could have troops on the ground today in Syria, Libya, Iraq, Ukraine, and still in Afghanistan, scheduled to withdraw at year’s end. It would seem that the 26 Arab nations should solve their own disputes. But Egypt, a long leader of the group, is undergoing civil upheaval as well. The Ukraine was a major part of the old Soviet Union like Crimea and many Russians liv-
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ing in that country would like to return to Russia. They have suffered from a corrupt and incompetent Ukrainian government. The Ukraine has been the grain breadbasket for Russia and much of Europe, once the most successful Soviet State. Russian can easily overpower present Ukrainian military. Israel can easily overpower the Hamas in Gaza. We can do little for the Ukraine, but we should and could be doing everything possible to ease the situation in Gaza. But what? A pat on the back to Rep. Mike Coffman for stepping up to the plate in support of Israel at a rally last weekend at the Capitol. A Marine combat veteran, Coffman understands war and the terrible consequences of failed political solutions. It appears that each of these situations may become worse, not better. Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to bring some cease-fire solutions, but the hatred is now running very deep and revenge and retaliation are rampant. Iran must be dealt with and that is far more serious than the Gaza intrusions. God really must be crying.
On Aug. 6, 2014, let us remember Aug. 6, 1945 Japan surrendered. killed 2,008 sailors, 218 soldiers, have involved. Even thoughGLORYUS these two bombsGOINGS 109 marines, The “operation” called for the ON68 civilians, and CAPITAL GAINS REMARKS brought about Japan’s uncon- wounded more than 1,178 other employment of the entire United
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Because the beginning of the end of all wars lies in remembrance, let us remember Aug. 6, 1945. Let us remember the acts and facts that led our country to that momentous moment of 9:15 a.m. – 66 years ago when Maj. Thomas Ferebee pressed the toggle and one single bomb fell and changed the history of the world. “My God” was the only entry in the co-pilots diary as that day’s brilliant sunlight was slashed by an ever more brilliant flash that caused 4.8 square miles or 60 percent of Hiroshima to be destroyed by fires and blasts. Three days later after Japan’s By Shirley Smith premier scorned President Truman’s surrender ultimatum as “unworthy of public notice,” the only other atomic bomb then in existence fell on Nagasaki, and
ditional surrender, our world’s Americans. States Marine Corps, the United apologists and revisionists have Let the world remember that States Pacific Fleet, the 7th and 8th tried to condemn the United the Japanese followed up Pearl Air Forces, and over one and a States for using the bomb, but we Harbor’s sneak attack by hit- half million combat soldiers. have nothing to apologize for as ting Guam and Wake, and then A total of four and a half millong as the world knows the truth. conquering Borneo, Hong Kong, lion American servicemen were Let the world remember that Bangkok and the great naval for- to be part of that operation. it was Japan’s own brutal aggres- tress of Sinapore. “Operation Downfall” was sion of the ‘30s and ‘40s that led Empires, such as Siam, Burma alert to the fact that our invading to the bomb over Hiroshima. and Java, which had existed for forces would have faced a netJapan’s aggression first started centuries, toppled in weeks be- work of three primary beach dein 1937 when they moved against fore the Japanese aggressors. fenses consisting of electronicalChina in an attempt to make that Let the world remember the ly detonated mines, followed by Bystate, Glory By Kenneth W. James, CFA country a vassal and Weisberg fol- Philippines and the tens of thoumagnetic mines, and a third row lowing a battle at the Marco Polo sands of American soldiers taken of Japanese suicide frogman preBridge near Peking, the Japanese prisoner there by the Japanese. pared to serve as human mines. military massacred tens of thou- The history of the “Death March” Charles Willoughby, Gen. sands of Chinese civilians. cannot be changed, hidden or reMcArthur’s Intelligence Chief, Let the world remember that vised. The record is clear: thouestimated that “American casuafter the Chinese capital of Nan- sands of American men captured king fell, thousands of Chinese by the Japanese had their hands alties from that entire operation women were raped by their Japa- tied behind their back, and while would exceed 1 million men by nese “conquerors,” in what has starving and thirsty, were beaten the end of 1946.” Let the world remember Presibeen recorded as one of the most by their captors as they were dent Harry Truman, who made brutal events in mankind’s his- “forced to march” 85 miles to the decision to end the war with tory. prison. Let the world remember Dec. Let us remember that it took the atom bomb, which saved a 7, 1941. “A date which will live nearly three more years of fight- million of us who had fought in in infamy, the United States of ing and dying at Guadalcanal, the Europe and were now preparing America, was suddenly and delib- Solomons, Bougainville, New to head for Japan. That one decierately attacked by naval and air Guinea, Rabaul, Truk, Tarawa, sion must stand near the top of forces of the Empire of Japan.” the Marshalls, Saipan and the epic history’s great acts. Let the world remember that Those were President Roos- amphibious operation at Okinawa the flight Cole of the Enola Gay with evelt “war message” words de- before we could even think of inBy Joshua By Chuck Green the bomb proved to be the instrulivered to Congress on the Dec. vading Japan itself. 8, by which time the damage Let the world remember what ment of peace that has protected count was in. He reported that the “Operation Downfall,” the code our world for more than a half Japanese had sunk six American name for the scheduled invasion century against the outbreak of battleships, burned 164 planes, of the Japanese empire, would other world wars.
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2014 Lexus IS 350c embodies the open road’s spirit By Don Bain Never have we driven a car as universally loved as the 2014 Lexus IS 350c F-Sport, with the possible exception of the Jaguar F-Type. Even that would draw objections from some for its lofty price tag. The 2014 model in Sport mode is the modern roadster living up to its true potential – clean lines and crisp performance in a hardtop convertible. The IS we suspect stands for incessantly sporty and irrepressibly sexy. The clean lines and elegant black interior speak to a spirited approach to life and transportation growing ever more rare in this modern world. The top goes down in a scant 18 seconds and will return into place just as quickly. Everyone who rode in this car absolutely loved it along with a few who just looked at it with like results. However, no one loved this car as much as the guy driving it. Sometimes you just wish you’d get a call saying, “As the 5,000th reviewer of this vehicle, it is yours to keep!” That’s exactly the way we felt about this Lexus. It the little details that make it so special, like the brushed metal pedals and footrest, the classy snaps and straps that keep the rear seatbelts from flapping when the top is down. The sheer joy of open air driving, along with the spirited performance
The 2014 Lexus IS 350c F-Sport has a base price of $46,990 and for a delivered price of $55,455, you can add in a plethora of F-Sport items. Photo by Don Bain
of the 308 horsepower engine, combine to write a romance penned in
premium fuel. As a matter of fact, if interper-
sonal allure is lacking in your life, the lipstick red IS 350c is likely to turn more than a few heads your way – from there it’s all up to you. Much to our surprise, the 2014 Lexus even seems to know the Scottish card game of Cribbage, as the tag read 433 – JKQ, a likely six-card hand in the pub-bred combination of gin and poker that requires a board with 121 peg-holes to keep score. The Jack, King and Queen also refers to the car’s natural use level in the upper class family – son first, dad second and mom third. You can almost hear them: “Hubby dearest, can I take the Lexus tonight?” “Sorry, love, Junior has taken it to his soccer game.” Though there is nothing truly feminine about this car (except the lipstick red paint), doubtless many spirited female drivers would love it as fervently as we did. Driving a car like this does evoke a certain aristocratic air, even if Lorde isn’t singing We’ll never be Royals over the radio. Remember the Jaguar we mentioned earlier? Remarkably, the 2014 Lexus IS 350c F-Sport contains the essential elements that make the Jaguar F-Type such a great car for $40K less – and it even has a back seat – sort of! We should note that with a hardtop convertible you do give up a little trunk space, despite this the Lexus has room for two suitcases and a few golf clubs to boot. When the summer sun is beating
Morning Star debuts in Centennial New senior-living center offers assisted living and memory care
By Jan Wondra The crowd filled the lobby area, the dining room and greeting room and a few folks peeked over the railings of the second floor balcony to celebrate the grand opening of Morning Star, a new senior-living center located in Centennial at 14301 E. Arapahoe Road. “This is a place that the staff feels they are being called to,” said CEO and Founder Ken Yaeger. “I lived in Centennial for 15 years, and always dreamed of opening a state-of-the-art senior living home in Centennial. We’re thrilled to be here.” Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon said, “Centennial welcomes Morning Star senior living com-
munity. It’s major when you can bring a project like this out of the ground. Thirty percent of Centennial residents are over 50, and our average age is 45. We’ve got to be prepared for this life stage.” As a fully functioning community, it has two-bedroom, onebedroom and studio suites, and 29 residential units in the Memory Center. The community has high ceilings, big windows, multiple community and activity rooms, including an outdoor gathering living area. Along with offering full laundry services and housekeeping, its chef prepared meals are already a hit with residents. “I was living in Palm Dessert, Calif., 21 years by myself,” said DJ Cahen, who was not only the first to make a down payment on space in Morning Star, but the first to move in to the center where her daughter-in-law Lynn Cahen is director of community relations.
Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon offers opening remarks at the July 11 grand opening of the new Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care facility at Arapahoe Road and Jordan in Centennial.
“My children (one in Colorado, one in Texas) kept saying, ‘come live by one of us.’ Finally one day, I was just tired and I called Craig and said, ‘It’s time.’ Now I live two blocks away from them. I am just tickled to be here.” “We’re thrilled to be in Centennial, there’s a big need for this kind of senior living community,” said Cara O’Connor, executive director. “This is a new area to me, but I’ve been able to jump in and get involved...to get a feel for who is in the community. We want to be a good asset.” The name of the center, Morning Star, was a case of serendipity. “Ken was looking and looking for a name for our organization,” said O’Connor. “A brand name is a really big thing. A lot of people put in suggestions. Then one day he was reading the Book of Revelation and the name Morning Star jumped out at him: ‘I am the root and the offspring of David and
the Bright morning star.’ That was it. We became Morning Star.” Community activity is going to be a major component of Morning Star. “Our life-enrichment coordinator is working hard to arrange a lot of hours of community in-
down mercilessly or the winter cold is howling through the wind, the IS 350c still looks great with the top up. In fact, as a two-door model, it looks a lot like the Lexus SC – the high-end Lexus sports car rarely seen on the street and never appearing in media fleets. Now we have a hint of what its like to drive one of those pricey marvels. The 2014 Lexus IS 350c F-Sport could easily be our favorite model of 2014 if not a couple years to come. We’ll let you know after we drive the Lexus IS-F is the next few weeks. So what’s the bottom line look like, you ask? Base price is $46,990 and for a delivered price of $55,455 you can add in a plethora of F-Sport items, both functional and stylish; bigger dark graphite wheels that don’t ever look dirty; High intensity headlamps, Daytime running lights, navigation, Mark Levinson premium sound with 12 speakers; Enform suite of apps, including real time weather, traffic and sports plus XM radio; headlamp washers and parking assistance. It gets 19- to 27-mpg city and country, depending on the way you drive it – there is an ECO mode if you want to conserve fuel, but there’s also a sport mode allowing one to revel in the car’s performance. The final word – this is the one that got away – but God willing, one of these will be in our garage before a new president sits in the White House. volvement,” said O’Connor. “We want this to be multi-generation ,getting children and their parents and their parents, and aunts and uncles to come and spend time here. We want it lively. There will even be a resident dog at some point.” For more information, visit www.morningstarseniorliving. com.
First resident DJ Cahen cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Morning Star, as CEO and Founder Ken Yaeger and Executive Director Cara O’Connor look on.
Pausing during a grand tour of Morning Star are, from left: Centennial City Councilwoman Stephanie Piko, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon and her granddaughter Lena Williams, and Morning Star’s Lynn Cahen. The signature visual behind them reads “Honor God, Value all Seniors, Invest Generously. ” Photos by Jan Wondra
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Mayor Hancock calls for nominations for Mayor’s Design Awards
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The sixth annual Dumb Friends League CatFest was a success, as 114 cats found forever homes, July 19.
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114 cats find homes during CatFest Dumb Friends League event breaks record for most cat adoptions
It was an amazing day for Colorado cats! The Dumb Friends League placed 114 homeless cats and kittens into loving homes during its sixth annual CatFest, the most cat adoptions in the history of the event. In addition, 25 dogs and 7 small mammals found new homes. In total, 146 formerly homeless pets are now living happily with their forever families. The Dumb Friends League also exceeded its goal of finding homes for 250 cats during the whole week, with 286 cats adopted between July 13–20. Baby Bear, a 12-year-old cat who had been at the shelter since May, was the lucky 250th cat adopted. She went home with her new family on Sunday. The support from the Colorado community was tremendous— more than 1,500 people attended CatFest, which included click-
everyone,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said. “Whether planning the next incredible place or renovating a historic treasure, great design is at the heart of what we do,”
er-training demonstrations, cat health and behavior information, dozens of vendors, activities for kids, prize giveaways and more. Visitors at the Buddy Center also came out in support of Colorado cats and enjoyed adopter goodie bags and waived adoption fees for adult cats at the League’s south location. “It was a great day for our feline friends and for everyone who welcomed a homeless cat into their family,” said Bob Rohde, Dumb Friends League president and CEO. “The community rallied in support of this event, and together we made a difference in the lives of 146 pets.” To help even more cats find homes, the Dumb Friends League is offering $10 adoption fees for adult cats (1 year and older) through the end of the month. CatFest was sponsored by Hill’s Science Diet. For more information on the Dumb Friends League and its cat adoption special, visit www.ddfl.org or call 303-751-5772.
11th annual Mountain Melodies Music Festival Aug. 3 Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave will host the 11th Annual Mountain Melodies Music Festival on Sunday, Aug. 3, noon – 4 p.m. Grab your picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs and spend the afternoon at Buffalo Bill’s grave on Lookout Mountain. Local favorites Dakota Blonde will headline the concert, which includes bluegrass and roots music. Other acts include Steel Pennies and the Hummin’birds. This year, like the past 10 years, this festival will be FREE, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Add a walk through the Buffalo Bill Museum to your visit; consider dropping in to enjoy the special temporary exhibit “Folk, Fine and Funky: Buffalo Bill in Art.” If you travel light
ayor Hancock and Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department are seeking nominations for the 10th annual Mayor’s Design Awards. Since 2005, the Mayor’s Design Awards have honored projects throughout the city for excellence in architecture, exterior design and place-making. The awards are presented to Denver homeowners, business owners, nonprofits, artists and others for their creative contributions to the public realm through innovative design. “Denverites are surrounded by great places, spaces and views, and these awards are about honoring the special projects that help make Denver not just a vibrant urban landscape, but a world class city for
or bike up the hill, a full-service grill, ice cream, draft root beer and homemade fudge will all be available in the gift shop. It should be a great day to “Chill with Bill.” The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave site is located on Lookout Mountain, off I-70 at exit 256. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Cost of admission to the Museum is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $1 for children 6 to 15 (5 and younger are free). Call 303-5260744 or visit www. buffalobill. org for further information.
CPD Executive Director Brad Buchanan said. “We look forward to shining a light on the the past year’s achievements that are helping create community in our city.” Many different types of projects are eligible. Previous award winners range from restaurants and galleries to private single-family homes to plazas and other shared public spaces. What they all have in common is the imaginative and innovative way they enhance public spaces and create community. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 2, and winners will be announced at an event this November. To nominate a project, learn more about the Mayor’s Design Awards and see past winners, visit www.DenverGov.org/ MDA.
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A&E Free Days at Denver Cultural Attractions
Children’s Museum of Denver: Aug. 5, 4 – 8 p.m., 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver. 303-433-7444. Denver Art Museum: Aug. 2, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver. Visit www. denverartmuseum.org. Denver Botanic Gardens: Aug. 4, 1007 York St., Denver. Botanicgardens.org. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield: Aug. 5, 8500 Deer Canyon Road, Littleton. Visit www.botanicgardens.org. Four Mile Historic Park: Aug. 1, 715 S. Forest St., Denver. 720-865-0800.
New Additions to Chihuly exhibit at Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Nov. 28, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York St., Denver. Several more groupings of garden glass have been added to the installation in the O’Fallon Perennial Walk. Also, more Cattails and newly created Floats were added to the Saffron Tower installation in the Ellipse Garden. Visit www.botanicgardens.org.
Aurora Fox Auditions for ‘Big Fish’
Aug. 5, 6 - 8:30 p.m. A new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the film directed by Tim Burton. Ensemble roles only. Auditions by appointment, 303-739-1970.
Michael Yo Perform at Comedy Works South
Aug. 7 – 9, Comedy Works South, Greenwood Michael Yo is an actor, TV host, Hollywood expert and stand-up comedian, best known for his work on E!’s Chelsea Lately. Michael has been a correspondent on Showbiz Tonight, Today, EXTRA and currently can be seen on CBS’s The Insider as well as a regular guest on The Talk. Tickets at www.comedyworks.com.
‘Rise Above’ exhibit
Aug. 12 – 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wings Above the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Lowry Air Force Base Hangar No. 1 at 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. During the original 30-minute movie, audience will be transported back in time to learn what it was like to be a black airman during World War II. At the conclusion of the film, audiences experience the thrill of flying the P-51 Mustang as it is brought to life on the 160-degree panoramic, curved screen. Visit www.wingsmuseum.org.
‘Menopause The Musical’
Aug. 16, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Buell Theater, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver. A groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.”Visit www.denvercenter.org.
‘Through my eyes, through the years’
Aug. 22, 5 - 10 p.m., ABC Custom Framing, University Hills Shopping Center, 2550 S. Colorado Boulevard. Denver -based photographer Mark Kiryluk presents a retrospective collection of his photography from the 1970s through the‘90s. Free and open to the public. A wine reception with Kiryluk will open the exhibit, www.ABCCustomFraming.net.
Tickets on sale for ‘Red Rocks on a High Note’
Sept. 13, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison. Combines traditional and contemporary works into an accessible, exciting program that will include selections from contemporary composers John Williams, John Adams and Johnny Greenwood, guitarist of Radiohead. The program will also include beloved works by Beethoven, Debussy, Berlioz and Vivaldi. Scott O’Neil will narrate the performance, taking the audience through an engaging, entertaining evening: Imagine a musical Ted Talk with light projections and very powerful soundtrack brought to life by more than 80 musicians. Visit www. coloradosymphony.org.
CLUBS/ ORGANIZATIONS Englewood Historic Preservation Society
Aug. 1, 3 p.m., Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Ida May Nicholl will discuss “Ed Bemis, My Grandfather,” with insights into the Bemis family. The event is open to the public
Philanthropy Without Borders
Aug 4, 5 – 7 p.m., Hirshner Room, Wells Fargo Center (Cash Register Building) 1700 Lincoln St., Denver. Those interested in learning more about the organization, contributing to the success, or networking with other nonprofits are encouraged to attend. RSVP to adrienne@adrienneco.com
CWCC Downtown Luncheon
Aug. 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St., Denver. Guest speaker Donna Lynne, Executive Vice President for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. Cwcc.org.
EVENTS Colorado Day Concert & Tour
Aug. 1, 5 p.m., Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. History Tour, 6:30 p.m. concert, Fairmount Cemetery. The tour will begin at the Ivy Chapel, and the concert will be held at the Mausoleum. The concert will feature music by William and the Romantics, with great dance tunes. People are encouraged to bring picnics, lawn chairs and their appetite for the food trucks that will be on site.
Denver County Fair
Aug. 1, noon – 9 p.m.: Aug. 2, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Aug. 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., National Western Complex. 4655 Humboldt St., Denver. Visit www.denvercountyfair.org.
Denver Days
Aug. 2 – 10, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock is launching the second annual“Denver Days,” a new citywide summer tradition aimed at creating stronger neighborhoods by fostering community service projects and neighborhood gatherings annually during the month of August. Get to know your neighbors and plan a great summer activity. Visit www.denvergov. org/denverdays.
Mountain Melodies Music Festival
Aug. 3, noon – 4 p.m., Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum. Grab your picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs and spend the afternoon at Buffalo Bill’s grave on Lookout Mountain listening to homegrown American music headlined by local favorite Dakota Blonde. Call 303-526-0744 or visit www.buffalobill.org for further information.
Golden Craft Beer Train
Aug. 13, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Colore Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 2700 S. Broadway, Englewood.
Aug. 9, noon – 4 p.m., Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. Celebrate the history and heritage of beer in Golden and Colorado Sample beer from Golden-area craft breweries, grab a bite to eat from local food trucks and enjoy live music as you explore the Museum’s 15-acre railyard. And, don’t miss the opportunity to catch a ride behind our historic steam locomotive in vintage passenger cars. Must be 21 or older to enter the beer sampling area. Visit www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org.
DTC/ CBW Luncheon
Scottish Festival
Greater Englewood Chamber Happy Hour
Aug. 6, 5 – 7 p.m., Patxi’s Pizza, 3455 S. University Boulevard, Englewood.
Women in Business Breakfast
Aug. 13, 11a.m.-1p.m., Maggiano’s. 7401 South Clinton St., Englewood Both women and men are welcome to attend. Dtcchamber.com.
Aug. 9, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Aug. 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Highland Heritage Park, 9051 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch. Historical re-enactors,
music and story telling, Scottish Athletic competitions, country dancing and Highland dancing, Irish and Scottish food, drink and cultural items. Visit www.scottishgames.org.
‘Farm to Table’ Dinner
Aug. 24, 4 – 7 p.m., Cherokee Ranch and Castle, Sedalia. Enjoy a handcrafted, locally grown, four-course dinner at one long table set the Pavilion Tent with the historic Scottish castle and the rugged Rocky Mountains as the backdrop. Each course will be paired with wine or liquors. Includes musical performance. Visit www.cherokeeranch.org or call 303-688-4600.
FUNDRAISERS Joe-King Triathlon of Poker, Golf, and Bowling
Aug. 1 – 2, starting at Blake Street Tavern in Denver and ending at Bowl-ero Lanes in Lakewood. Benefit for Bal Swan Children’s Center. Register at jktriathlon.com.
Greater Englewood Chamber Happy Hour
Aug. 6, 5 – 7 p.m., Patxi’s Pizza, 3455 S. University Boulevard, Englewood.
Project C.U.R.E. Presents Poolside With A Purpose
Aug. 14, 6 – 9 p.m., Four Seasons Denver, 1111 14th St., Denver. An evening poolside cocktail fundraiser for Colorado’s dynamic professionals. All proceeds will go toward Project C.U.R.E.’s life-saving mission of delivering health and hope to the world by sending donated medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and clinics in developing nations who desperately need them.
Performing Arts Project Fundraiser
Aug. 15, 7 p.m., Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington St. Denver. 1st Note Music Foundation and Performing Arts Project Fundraiser, provides musical instruments for the Jazz Youth Workshop at Crossroads Theater and local children’s after school music programs. Visit www.performingartsproject.net, ritmojazzlatino.com. Tickets at jazzatthepoint. org. Contact Patrice LeBlanc at 303-909-9754.
Race for Research
Aug. 17, 9 a.m., Washington Park, Alameda And Downing, Denver. 5K run/walk, Family Festival, Beer Garden, fundraiser for Cancer League of Colorado. Visit www.cancerleague. org.
Here Comes the Sundial concert
Aug. 24, 4 – 7 p.m., Cranmer Park, 1st and Cherry St., Denver. The rescheduled concert features several local bands, including Petals of Spain and Dressy Bessy, all covering songs
about the sun, such as the Beatles “Here Comes the Sun” and Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Fundraiser to help restore the Sundial and Sundial Plaza. Donations will be accepted at the benefit concert and can also be made to the Save Our Sundial Project of The Park People, 1510 S. Grant St., Denver, CO 80210. Visit www.SaveOurSundial.com or www. TheParkPeople.org.
Chip in for Havern Golf Tournament
Sept. 12, 6 a.m. registration and hot breakfast buffet, 7:30 a.m. Tee-off shotgun start, Arrowhead Golf Course, 10850 W. Sundown Trail, Littleton. Registration: Sue Powell, 303986-4587 ext. 104, spowell@havernschool.org.
HEALTH Free Day of Dentistry
Aug. 22, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7:45 a.m. registration starts, DeCino Family Dentistry. 950 Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 207, Lakewood. Choices of filling, extraction or cleaning for those 18 years and older who can’t get dental care elsewhere. Arrive early. First come, first served basis, first 60 patients guaranteed to be seen. Bring chairs, blankets, water, snacks, etc. and dress appropriately for the weather, and you may be outside waiting to be seen. Info 303-237-3649.
SPORTS BMW Golf Championship
Sept. 1 – 7, Cherry Hills Country Club, 4125 S. University Blvd., Cherry Hills Village. Call the BMW Championship Hotline at 303-557-0841 from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. during the tournament to report parking violations, get updated parking information, or to discuss any other complaints, issues, questions or concerns.
WHAT’S NEW ‘Space for All Giveaway’
Through Aug. 21, 5 p.m. The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado will be giving away free event space and catering one lucky nonprofit organization. Simply answer two questions telling the Alliance how you would use their event space while reducing your event’s carbon footprint, and you could win free event space and free catering from Serendipity Catering. Submit your best plan for a sustainable event using The Alliance Center’s newly renovated event space through the online form, docs. google.com/forms/d/1BPamlqvJ52XwxTkX9u fXDdQE5x1QWB0KJKWZnX7BH84/viewform. Winning nonprofit organization will be selected by a panel of judges and announced on the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado’s Facebook page.
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Your Weekly Horoscope – By Gren Chatworth LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) New starts are indicated that should work out well if unmotivated by temperament. If you make the mistake here of pushing others around to gain your own ends, you’ regret it later.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) The general chart for Sagittarius at this time is extremely good. Adventure and romance can run riot. If your personal chart looks good, increased energy can bring gain.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19) You can gain much this week by listening to what others have to say, whether you agree with them or not. You’ll learn, by evaluating all viewpoints. Things should be working out well for you.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) All problems’ pertaining to your personal life should clear up in an almost magical way by the end of the week. You should be able to see very clearly that any ‘problems’ aren’t that bad.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) The chart for Capricorn presents some interesting possibilities at this time. The whole thing hinges upon where the planet Mars was at the time of birth. As this changes from year to year, space doesn’t permit much advice at this time.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) Creative expression is highlighted in the chart for Taurus. In fact, the planetary aspects are so beneficial, that a child born to a Taurus parent at this time is likely to go a long way.
LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 22) The solar chart for this sign looks extremely good at this time. Domestic matters or romantic interests are favored. If things are not god, at this time take it slow.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Results of what you have been working for will be evident this week. If you have been worthy, you are to be congratulated. If, on the other hand, you have let greed and avarice rule your life, you may have a lesson to learn.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) continue to build for future security at this time, but be sure that you are actually “building” and not merely wandering around in circles. Be cautious of making snap-judgments now, they may turn out to be allwrong.
SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Astrology has a steel trap waiting to be sprung by unwary persons born in Scorpio. Only you can trigger this off; if you are careful and ‘take it easy’ now, you can be guided around this pitfall.
PISCES (Feb 19 – March 20) A lot of good things are in store for Pisces now if you have ‘kept your feet on the ground’. Some stroke of luck could clear the way that will enable you to make plans for the future. Don’t gamble.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22) A ‘re-birth’ of some kind is indicated for Cancer persons now. This may take a variety of forms, naturally, as all Cancer people don’t have the same individual charts. But you can be sure that it’s all for the good.
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The bizarre story of Colorado’s Alferd Packer
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By Linda Wommack n a hot August day in 1874, John Randolph, a sketch artist for Harper’s Weekly magazine, stumbled upon a gruesome site. On a level spot not far from Lake San Cristobal, high in the San Juan Mountains, a crude burial held the remains of five humans. Randolph carefully sketched every detail he could. Randolph then hurried back to Lake City and reported his discovery. The Hinsdale County coroner, along with 20 local men, traveled to the site for the purpose of holding an inquest. Each man studied the bodies, some making notes. Two of the bodies had pieces of flesh cut out of them, one from the breast, the other from the thigh. When they were finished with the inquest, the men reburied the five sets of human remains together on a bluff overlooking the site of the discovery. Meanwhile, the sheriff of Hinsdale County sent out notices to surrounding counties to be on the lookout for his prime suspect, Alferd Packer. Packer had been in his custody before, but managed to escape from the small brick jail in Saguache. On April 6, 1874, Packer walked into the Los Piños Indian Agency. He said he had walked out of the high mountains alone and hadn’t eaten in days. He was immediately offered something to eat but declined, asking for whiskey instead. He said he had been with a party of gold seekers, but that he had hurt his leg and had lagged behind the others, and had no idea where they were. Something about the man seemed odd, but his story (at the time) seemed plausible. Then a few of the men noticed something quite strange. Packer had several wallets in his possession, all of which contained several pieces of paper money. Men at the local saloons watched as Packer drank and threw money around. As they listened to his many tall tales, many began to doubt his stories. Others said they saw him in the nearby town of Saguache more than a week earlier. Then, an Indian guide walking along a trail above the lake, found strips of meat, which turned out to
Packer’s military headstone in the Littleton Cemetery
Harper’s Weekly published Randolph’s sketch of the victims in 1874.
Photos courtesy of Denver Public Library
be human flesh. Packer’s tall tales began to cause ominous whispers around town. Many in Lake City believed he had killed the other members of his party and survived the winter in the San Juan Mountains by eating the flesh of his murdered victims. Hinsdale County law enforcement officers continued to question him. Finally, under mounting evidence, Packer, age 31, provided a full confession to General Charles Adams at the Los Piños agency. Signed by Packer on May 8, 1874, it was the first of three confessions Packer would make, all different. In this confession, Packer said that Israel Swan, age 65, died first, some 10 days after the group had left Chief Ouray’s camp near Montrose. As the group was out of food, all ate pieces of him before resuming their travel. Packer said four or five days later, James Humphrey died and pieces of him were also eaten. Packer did admit to taking more than $100 from Humphrey, as the dead man obviously would have no use for it. Packer said he thought Frank Miller was the next to die from the elements. Packer said he was away gathering firewood. When he re-
turned, he found the two remaining members of the party partaking of Miller’s flesh, so he joined them at the campfire. It was a few days later, Packer said, that he again was away from camp, hunting wild game. When he returned, he said that Shannon Wilson Bell had killed George Noon, age 19. The two remaining men roasted Noon’s flesh for their evening meal. Packer said that a few days later, Bell “went mad” and tried to kill him. In self-defense, Packer killed Bell. Law enforcement officials did not believe the confession. Packer was incarcerated in the jail at Saguache. A few days after the confession, the Hinsdale County sheriff forced Packer to lead a search party into the mountains to try to locate the bodies. The search was fruitless, as it was later believed Packer had intentionally led them to the wrong area. Not long after this, Packer managed to escape from the jail in Saguache. For nine years, Packer roamed the country under the name John Schwartze. Then, Frenchy Cabizon, who knew Packer in Utah, recognized Packer’s laugh in a saloon near Fort Fetterman,
An aged Alferd Packer with hand written physical description.
Wyo., and alerted authorities. Packer was immediately arrested and transported back to Lake City. A grand jury returned five indictments against him for the murders of his five companions. On April 6, 1883, nine years to the very day Packer had first walked out of the mountains and into the Los Piños agency, his trial began in Lake City at the Hinsdale County Courthouse. When Packer took the stand in his own defense, his testimony went on for nearly three hours. He denied killing any of his companions with the exception of Shannon Wilson Bell, which he maintained was self-defense. He did admit to eating portions of Bell and Miller. On April 13, 1883, ironically, Friday the 13th, Packer was convicted of the premeditated murder of Israel Swan. One local newspaper quoted Judge Gerry as saying, “Stand up yah voracious maneatin’ sonofabitch and receive yir sintince. When yah came to Hinsdale County, there was siven dimmycrats. But you, yah et five of ‘em, goddam yah. I sintince yah t’ be hanged by t’ neck ontil yer dead, dead, dead, as a warnin’ ag’in reducin’ th’ Dimmycratic populays-
Alferd Packer’s Prison photo
hun of this county. Packer, you Republican cannibal, I would sintince ya ta hell but the statutes forbid it.” Through legal means, Packer avoided the hangman’s noose, winning the right to a new trial, two years later in Gunnison. This trial also ended with a guilty verdict and Packer was sent to the state penitentiary at Canon City for life. In August 1897, Packer wrote a long letter to a Polly Pry at the Rocky Mountain News. Pry published portions of the letter and began a campaign to free Packer. It worked. In 1901, the governor approved Packer’s request for parole. Packer lived out a quiet life in the hills of Deer Creek Canyon until his death in 1907. He is buried under three layers of concrete, to prevent vandalism, in the Littleton Cemetery.
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Coincidences in cattle ranching
By Linda Wommack
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olorado has the distinct honor of being home to two of the greatest cattle ranches in America, both founded by two very different men. Yet these men had a lot more in common on closer inspection then one might think. John Wesley Iliff, Colorado’s first cattle king, was born in Ohio in 1831 and named after the founder of Methodism. He was among the elite group of ‘59ers who settled in Colorado Territory and went on to amass a fortune. Iliff died of alkali poisoning at the age of 46. John Wesley Prowers built the largest cattle ranch in southern Colorado. Like Iliff, he too was named for the founder of Methodism. And like Iliff, Prowers also died in his 46th year. Both John Wesleys were honest, pioneering men and very determined. Prowers, born in Missouri, came west at the age of 18. At Bent’s Fort on the Arkansas River, he found work as a clerk, and later lead supply wagons along the Santa Fe Trail. After seven years on the trail, Prowers was ready to strike out on his own. From his home state of Missouri, he purchased 600 head of cattle and drove them to new land he had purchased near Fort Lyon, in 1862. That same year, he married a pretty Cheyenne girl by the name of Amache Ochinee. The couple had seven children. By 1865, Prowers had moved his growing family and large cattle holdings to land he purchased near a small community he helped found, known as Boggsville. This became the social center for soldiers and officers of Fort Lyon, who were joined by pioneer legends as Thomas Boggs, Kit Carson, Prowers and his Cheyenne in-laws. In time, Prowers controlled more than 40 miles of river land along the Arkansas River, with additional acreage of more than 400,000 acres. Prowers, along with Robert Bent, were credited with building the first successful irrigation ditch from the Purgatoire River. Prowers crossed his Missouri cows with shorthorn bulls and later Herefords. His prized Kentucky bulls cost more than $200 each and were the beginning stock of an eventual 70,000. His cattle ranch shipped an average of 10,000 cattle back East, per year. In 1873, Prowers, in partnership with Charles Goodnight, built the first slaughterhouse in southern Colorado. Not only did the new business provide local boost to the economy, but also allowed Prowers and Goodnight a way to strengthen their quality of cattle for shipment back East. Prowers later moved to Las Animas, became president of the local bank, and was appointed county commissioner. Prowers fell ill and suddenly died on Feb. 14, 1884. Five years later, when the county he had served was divided into additional counties, his name was given to one of the southernmost counties in the state.
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John Wesley Prowers built a cattle empire in southern Colorado.
Photo courtesy of Denver Public Library
Equally important to the state and its ranching heritage, was Iliff. Like Prowers, Iliff began in Colorado as a clerk in early Denver, and like Prowers, Iliff gained experience working with supply wagons in and out of Denver. Iliff also had a working relationship with Charles Goodnight, becoming partners with Goodnight and Oliver Loving. Iliff began his cattle empire in
an unusual way. As travelers came through Denver to stock up on supplies before heading on to the gold fields, Iliff would purchase their injured, sick or weary cattle for a very small price. He moved them to rented pastures and later sold the fattened cattle to the mining camps. In fact, the first contract Iliff fulfilled was healed footsore animals. As his business improved, Iliff gained contracts
with the area army posts, Indian agencies and later, the railroad. To provide for his new contract business, Iliff purchased land northeast of Denver along the South Platte River. Growing up on a farm in Ohio, Iliff knew good grazing land when he saw it, and he was right. The cattle thrived on the grassland, which also cured well into hay for winter-feeding. Iliff bought 800 head
of cattle from Oliver Loving, following Loving’s first trail drive from Texas to northern Colorado, along the Goodnight-Loving trail, blazed three years earlier. This new partnership would continue for many years, with Loving driving an average of 10,000 Texas longhorns per year to Iliff ’s ranch in northeastern Colorado. Iliff became well known and respected by the area ranchers and farmers. His trustworthiness and honesty were so well known that during the South Platte Indian raids, following the Sand Creek Massacre, Iliff ’s ranch was never attacked. During the severe drought of 1863, Iliff moved his cattle near Fremont’s Orchard, where several streams flowed into the South Platte River. By winter, his livestock had survived and Iliff bought the surrounding land. In time, Iliff ’s ranch covered more than 100 square miles from north of Denver to the Wyoming border and eastward into the state of Nebraska. The railroad town of Iliff was named in his honor, as well as several railroad line camps in the bordering states. By 1877, Iliff had amassed more property than any rancher in the state, with more than 40,000 head of cattle roaming his open range. When he died in 1878, of alkaline poisoning, Iliff truly was Colorado’s cattle king. The two John Wesleys, Colorado ranchers with similar beginnings, came to own much of the state’s ranch land. In the end it seems there were few differences; except perhaps that one ruled the northern half, and the other ruled the southern half of the state. Both ran Colorado’s greatest cattle empires.
Cattle still roam on John Wesley Iliff’s former ranch in northeast Colorado.
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