DOCSLIB.ORG

'Cathedral Angel' Creates Icons, Relishes Life by David Myers Connelly, 34, Has Been Painting Religious Icons Since with AIDS

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
'Cathedral Angel' Creates Icons, Relishes Life by David Myers Connelly, 34, Has Been Painting Religious Icons Since with AIDS Vol. LXVll No. 43 October 30,1991 Colorado’s Largest Weekly 36 Pages 35 C e n ts 'Cathedral Angel' creates icons, relishes life By David Myers Connelly, 34, has been painting religious icons since with AIDS. Since that time he has had a showing of his Register Staff studying for the priesthood at St. Thomas Seminary art at St. Thomas Seminary, has spoken to teens and The shelves lining the wall of the tiny nook were more than 15 years ago. others about AIDS through the Colorado AIDS Foun­ filled with tubes of paint, all used by artist Patrick “1 had every intention of becoming a priest,” he said. dation and has gained a world of friends and supporters. Connelly to create the magic found in the religious It wasn’t until after five years of study leading to “If you try to do it yourself, you can’t. You have to icons he paints and to spread a simple message of hope. three degrees, that he decided against the idea. surrender to the Spirit. Once 1 surrendered, it was a “The spirit is with you all the time, but you have to “God knew what was to become of me.” transformation. 1 never guessed my life could be good decide to do the work,” he said. On May 15 of this year, Connelly was diagnosed again.” One blessing Connelly is most grateful for is that which earned him the name “Cathedral Angel.” One Christmas, white still attending St. Ttionias Seminary, there was a violent blizzard. “1 accidentally was locked out of the seminary, so 1 had to sleep in my car,” he explained. When Msgr. James Rasby, then rector of the Cathedral of the Im­ maculate Conception, heard about his plight, he offered Cormelly a room in the cathedral. But, “He said, 'If you are going to stay here, you are going to have to work.’” While serving as a lector, Connelly explained that he had long blond hair and wore a “beautiful prayer robe.” He earned his nickname during filming of a midnight Mass, when he was dubbed the Cathedral Angel' on T. V. PAINTINGS DESTROYED Eventually, wishing to utilize his artistic talent, he began attending classes at the Colorado Institute of Art. But before he could complete his studies, Connelly said his father, in a drunken rage, entered his apartment and began destroying his paintings with a knife. In dispair, Connelly traveled to California where he opened two businesses, a hair salon and an art gallery. “It all took off at the same time,” he said. Parishes began to request custom-built altars and tabernacles. His icon paintings sold for up to $2000, and he had a personal request from Mother Teresa for a painting. “I painted (the Missionary Sisters of Charity) a Madonna,” he explained, adding that the Madonna was wearing the habit of the sisters. “When Mother Teresa came to San Francisco, she asked if she could have it.” It was nearly 10 years later that Connelly was diag­ nosed with ARC (AIDS Related Complex). Symptoms of ARC may include chronic fatigue, recurrent diarrhea, weight loss, persistent fevers and night sweats, and may last for several years before developing into AIDS. Knowing what was going to happen, Connelly de­ cided to sell his businesses and travel. He was fighting constant illness without insurance and was forced to pay cash for medical treatment. Eventually, his money ran out. PATRICK CONNELLY, suffering from AIDS, continues his artistic work. James Baca/DCR Flioto Continued on page 2 Samaritan House Senior Housing El Pueblo Catolico Second of a series 300 facilities available Ayuda contra el SIDA/HIV PAGE 3 PAGES 11-26 PAGES 17-20 Page 2 — October 30, 1991 — Denver Catholic Register ARCHBISHOP’S ACTIVlllKS October 20 to October 26,1991 ’Cathedral Angel’ creates icons October 20 10:30 a.m., celebration of the Eucharist on the From page 1 survive two years in Los Angeles. After he was diag­ occasion of Respect Life Month, Cathedral of “My father said I could stay at their retirement home nosed with AIDS, he decided to return to Colorado. the Immaculate Conception, Denver. in Arizona,” he said, which lasted only until Connelly “I came back here and all of a sudden the Spirit was 7:30 p.m., institution of the rector and dean of told them about his sickness. shaking me,” Cormelly commented. “From the mo­ St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Cathedral, To his surprise, Connelly’s parents sent him back to ment I returned I’ve been surrounded by nothing but California with the request that he get help. love and support.” Denver. With no money, he was forced to live on the streets The joy he feels does not mean he is free of pain. October 21 Roman Catholic/Lutheran Bishops' Meeting, of Los Angeles, digging through trash cans for food, “Everyday is a struggle,” he said. “I was told two headquarters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church sick with diarrhea and vomiting from his disease. weeks ago that my brain is shrinking. “If you need help in life and are going to give your “The most important thing for me now, what keeps in America, Chicago. power away, just make sure that they are worthy of me so healthy, vibrant and alive, is the fact that I make October 22 9:00 a.m., meeting of the nominating com­ that,” he said. myself cook, or I don’t eat...” Connelly said, adding mittee, Catholic School Education Foimdation. Then his parents offered him advice. that this strength comes from the Spirit. “They told me three different times to kill myself,” Although he lacks the control in his arms he once October 25 1:30 p.m., Fall meeting of the Board of Trust­ he said. “They told me how to kill myself. had, Cormelly is able to continue to create unique icons ees, Saint Thomas Theological Seminary, Den­ “One day I woke up and got all the things my father that embody not only objective beauty, but the beauty told me to get,” he explained. “I was going to do it, and of the artist’s faith. ver. then I said. 'No. I’m not going to let them do that to “Sometimes you never think it’s going to get better, October 26 me.’” but it can, through the Spirit,” Connelly shared. “I am 9:00 ajn., Board of Trustees meeting, continued. With the help of a psychiatrist, Connelly managed to living proof that it works.” Vocation Awareness Day Approximately 90 people concerned with increasing New director of St. Malo Center awareness of vocation to the priesthood and Religious life attended a seminar and information meeting Oct. 26 Archbishop J. Francis Stafford has apjxjinted Dea­ at the Church of the Risen Christ, Denver. con Alan Slinkard as director of St. Malo Center, the The program was co-sponsored by eight parishes in archdiocesan conference and retreat center in Allenspark. the Southeast deanery of the Archdiocese of Denver and The appointment is effective Nov. 1. the Columbine Serra Club. Serra is an international Prior to joining the Archdiocese of Denver, Slinkard organization which promotes vocations to the priest­ served as parish administrator at Sacred Heart of Jesus hood and Religious life. Parish in Boulder and has additional experience in sales Speakers included 'Vincentian Father Dennis Martin and management. of St. Thomas Theological Seminary, Benedictine Fa­ Slinkard, ordained a permanant deacon in May, ther Ken Reichert of Conception Seminary College in 1991, has been involved in Church ministry as a mar­ Missouri, and Father Paul Kelly of Sacred Heart School riage preparation coordinator and also has worked with of Theology in Wisconsin. baptism preparation. Renew and the Rite of Christian Sisters of Mercy Camilla Verrettof New Mexico and Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Dominican Father Robert Staes of Denver also partici­ He and his wife, Debbie, are members of Sacred pated, together with representatives from 12 additional Heart of Jesus Parish in Boulder, where he is active in Religious congregations. the Knights of Columbus. Second career vocations were discussed, according Slinkard's civic involvement has included serving as to Ed Brown, Serra coordinator. A panel discussion president of the Optimist Pony League Baseball pro­ among priests and Religious was chaired by Father Deacon Alan and Debbie Slinkard. s.cm/i>cK gram and the North Boulder Little League junior divi­ Thomas Fryer, archdiocesan Director of Vocations. sion, and chief of lunpires. He also is a Boulder Luncheon Optimist involved in The Denver Catholic Register implementing the "Just Say No" program. (USPS 557-020) Th« Most R«v*rond J. Francis Stafford, D.D., publisher Msgr. C .t. Woodrich, associate publisher Memorial Mass Robert H. Feeney, general nnanager Chorterte Scott, editor A Memorial Mass for persons who have died of Meg Sandovci PhMHps, rep>orfer, edttor El Pueblo Catblico David Myers, reporter AIDS will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at Holy Mary GoreckI GosctrrdnskI, desktop publishing operator Ghost Parish, 1900 California St. Colleen Smith Mason, special features James Baca, staff photographer The celebrant and homihst will be Father Marcian T. Frank VecchloretU, advertising director O’Meara, chair of the AIDS Task Force. Glenda Cronkhite, advertisir>g sales Roy Brevtk, odvertlsInQ sales Laurie Dragoo, classified advertising Ecfltorlal Department, 388-4411. ext. 266 Advertising Department, 388-4411, ext. 278 Circulation Department, 388-4411, ext. 132 OFFICIAL FAX, 321-3693 ARCHBISHOP'S OfTICE Direct all Inquiries regarding changes of address, 200 Josephine Street RECEIVING A BLESSING fI*om Archbishop J. subscriptions, etc., to Circulation Office, The Denver Catholic Register, 200 Josephine St., Denver, C O 80206.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Recreation Resources Technical Report August 2010 Recreation Resources Technical Report
    I-70 Mountain Corridor PEIS Recreation Resources Technical Report August 2010 Recreation Resources Technical Report This page intentionally left blank. Recreation Resources Technical Report Table of Contents Section 1. Introduction and Background..................................................................................1 1.1 Regulatory Overview .......................................................................................................1 1.2 Background/Major Issues ................................................................................................1 1.3 Methodology and Data Sources ......................................................................................2 1.4 Study Area.......................................................................................................................4 Section 2. Affected Environment...............................................................................................5 2.1 Historical Influences.........................................................................................................5 2.2 Trends in Recreational Activities and Management ........................................................5 2.3 Recreation Resources Jurisdictions and Level of Visitation ............................................8 2.4 Effect of the Mountain Pine Beetle on Recreation.........................................................17 2.5 Summary of Corridor-Wide Recreation Resources .......................................................18 Section 3. Environmental
    [Show full text]
  • Evergreen Fire Protection District Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties, Colorado
    2020 Evergreen Fire Protection District Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties, Colorado F Community Wildfire Protection Plan EVERGREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN 2020 UPDATE Prepared for Evergreen Fire/Rescue 1802 Bergen Pkwy, Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Prepared by Forest Stewards Guild 170 2nd Street SW Loveland, CO 80537 1 CONTENTS Evergreen Fire Protection District ............................................................................................................................1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................5 Evergreen’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) .......................................................................................................6 Fire History ..................................................................................................................................................................8 Catastrophic Wildfire – Common Factors .........................................................................................................9 Ignition Prevention ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Evergreen’s Preparedness for Wildfire ................................................................................................................. 11 Community Accomplishments since first CWPP .........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Mountains Region Management Plan
    Mountains Region Management Plan Includes Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, Elk Meadow Park, Flying J Ranch Park, and Meyer Ranch Park Mountains Region Management Plan Jefferson County Open Space i 2013 APPROVAL PAGE Management Planning is an on-going process. Plans will never be considered “completed,” although, they will be reviewed periodically so they take into account environmental, social and political changes and reflect those changes. Having reviewed its contents, this ________________________ (Name of Region) Management Plan, drafted in and revised in ___________ (date), has been adopted by the planning team members. Signature Date ____________________________, _______________________ __________ Regional Park Supervisor ____________________________, _______________________ __________ Regional Planning Coordinator Mountains Region Management Plan Jefferson County Open Space i 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary: Mountains Region Management Plan ....................................................................... viii Chapter 1: Jefferson County Open Space Management Planning ........................................................... 14 Chapter 2: Detailed Information on Alderfer/Three Sisters Park ............................................................... 19 Park Vision ............................................................................................................................. 19 Location.................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Before Starting the Project Application
    Applicant: Jefferson County Department of Human Services Division 060628153 Housing,Homeless, & Integration Project: Dignity & Respect: Homeless in Jefferson County 156047 Before Starting the Project Application To ensure that the Project Application is completed accurately, ALL project applicants should review the following information BEFORE beginning the application. Things to Remember: - Additional training resources can be found on the HUD Exchange at https://www.hudexchange.info/e-snaps/guides/coc-program-competition-resources. - Program policy questions and problems related to completing the application in e-snaps may be directed to HUD the HUD Exchange Ask A Question. - Project applicants are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/System for Award Management (SAM) in order to apply for funding under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition. For more information see FY 2017 CoC Program Competition NOFA. - To ensure that applications are considered for funding, applicants should read all sections of the FY 2017 CoC Program NOFA and the FY 2017 General Section NOFA. - Detailed instructions can be found on the left menu within e-snaps. They contain more comprehensive instructions and so should be used in tandem with onscreen text and the hide/show instructions found on each individual screen. - New projects may only be submitted as either Reallocated or Permanent Supportive Housing Bonus Projects. These funding methods are determined in collaboration with local CoC and it is critical that applicants indicate the correct funding method. Project applicants must communicate with their CoC to make sure that the CoC submissions reflect the same funding method.
    [Show full text]
  • Bear Creek Region Management Plan
    Bear Creek Region Management Plan Includes Hiwan Homestead Museum, Lair o’ the Bear Park, Mount Falcon Park, and Mount Lindo Park Bear Creek Region Management Plan 1 Jefferson County Open Space 2013 APPROVAL PAGE Management Planning is an on-going process. Plans will never be considered “completed,” although, they will be reviewed periodically so they take into account environmental, social and political changes and reflect those changes. Having reviewed its contents, this ________________________ (Name of Region) Management Plan, drafted in and revised in ___________ (date), has been adopted by the planning team members. Signature Date ____________________________, _______________________ __________ Regional Park Supervisor ____________________________, _______________________ __________ Regional Planning Coordinator Bear Creek Region Management Plan i Jefferson County Open Space 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary: Bear Creek Region Management Plan .................................................................... viii Chapter 1: Jefferson County Open Space Management Planning ........................................................... 14 Chapter 2: Detailed Information on Hiwan Homestead Museum ............................................................... 5 Museum Vision ........................................................................................................................ 5 Location...................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Elk Meadow Park Hiwan Heritage Park Alderfer/Three Sisters Park
    PIONEER TRAIL 0.6 miles C OU N T to I-70 Y Fillius Park R 7,800′ D Denver Mountain 7,8 . 0 6 Parks 0 5 ′ 7,600′ 8,0 00′ . Y W K P N 74 GE ER B 7, 800′ Bergen Park Denver Mountain Parks 7,600′ 8 8,200′ ,00 S 0′ QUA W PA SS RD. Buchanan Park Evergreen Park & Recreation District 7,600′ Noble Meadow Trail 7,400′ E T V rou E bl R e G s 8,2 o K 00′ R m er E e r E C Gu N re lc e h P k Painter's Pause TrailK W Y Bergen Peak (Pioneer Trail) . Denver Mountain Parks ail Tr ng o l L ai o r o T T w ie V w o d Elk Meadow Park a e 1,658 Acres | 14.7 Trail Miles M Elk Rid LEWIS RIDGE D. 8 ge R reek ,8 T C 0 ra en 9 0 il rg ,0 ′ Be 00 ′ Be rgen Peak Trail M ea dow View Trail 7,400′ 8,600 ′ 7,200′ 0′ 8,40 STAGEC 74 OACH B 7,800 LV ′ D. P io n e e r 7,600′ T ra Jenkins Peak il D7,930′ 7 ,8 0 0′ 8,200′ 8,000′ 7,400′ Hiwan Heritage D. EK R CRE Park AR BE Mountain 4 Acres | 0.3 Trail Miles ER PP Muhly Trail Hiwan U 7, ­ 80 0 Museum ′ Dedisse Park 7,400′ Denver Mountain Elephant Butte Parks D8,410′ Elephant Butte 7,600′ Denver Mountain 7,8 Evergreen! 00′ Parks Evergreen ′ 7,200 Lake 8,0 k 00′ ree Alderfer/Three 73 edisse C D Tra o il l Sisters Park Evergreen a f 1,131 Acres | 15.6 Trail Miles Lake House 8,200′ f u B 7 ,200′ Jeffco Open Space Held Visitor/Education Center National Scenic Byway Conservation Easement Ü Information Major or Park Access Road Jeffco Open Space 0 1,000 2,000 (Conservation Easement Held by MALT) Parking Local Road Feet 0 250 500 Contour Line (40′ Interval) Other Park or Open Space Restroom Meters Denver Mountain Parks Picnic Area Contour
    [Show full text]
  • Historically Jeffco 2017
    Issue 38, 2017 Landscape ShapesHistory John Lubin Ranch near Conifer. The Lubins were among the many area ranchers who raised abundant hay harvests and sold the surplus to feed livestock and draft animals.. Jefferson County Historical Society Cover: Herzman Ranch (1974) – homesteaded by Johhny Everhardt. Bought by Charles and Anna Matilda Herzman, 1890. Located southwest of Lone Peak, between Bear Mountain and North Turkey Creek. Jefferson County Historical Society Third, we’ve added two new at-large members, John Stars are aligning in 2017 Steinle and Richard Scudder. Former administrator As I write this, the summer solstice is upon us. While we’re of Hiwan Heritage Museum and Park and History not even halfway through the year, the Jefferson County Education Supervisor for Jeffco Open Space, Steinle co- Historical Commission (JCHC) is basking in the glow authored Stockades in the Wilderness: The Frontier Forts of some major advancements. With the support of our and Settlements of Southwestern Ohio, 1788-1795, and County Commissioners - Libby Szabo, Casey Tighe and Don just finished writing Evergreen for Arcadia Publications. Rosier, their assistant Kyle Ennenga and Development and As an added bonus since 1975, he has been a member Transportation Director Jeanie Rossillon – we have just filled of many different living history and reenactment three openings on our board – sooner than expected! groups such as the 1st Colorado Volunteers Civil War First, our current secretary, Bonnie Scudder, has been unit. Richard Scudder, a volunteer at Staunton State reappointed to serve another term in District 3. A resident Park (and Bonnie’s husband), is a former business and of Pine, she is the author of The Secrets of Elk Creek: Shaffers information technology professor.
    [Show full text]
  • Denver's Mountain Playground: the Denver
    DENVER’S MOUNTAIN PLAYGROUND: THE DENVER MOUNTAIN PARKS, THE CITY BEAUTIFUL, AND THE RISE OF MODERN WILDERNESS RECREATION IN COLORADO, 1900-1940 by WENDY REX-ATZET B.A., University of Utah, 1990 M.A., San Diego State University, 1999 A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Colorado in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Department of History 2011 This thesis entitled: Denver’s Mountain Playground: The Denver Mountain Parks, the City Beautiful, and the Rise of Modern Wilderness Recreation in Colorado, 1900-1940 written by Wendy Rex-Atzet has been approved for the Department of History __________________________________ Peter Boag, Committee Chair __________________________________ Marcia Yonemoto __________________________________ Virginia Anderson Date: May 5, 2011 The final copy of this thesis has been examined by the signatories, and we find that both the content and the form meet acceptable presentation standards of scholarly work in the above mentioned discipline. IRB protocol # 0107.44 iii Rex-Atzet, Wendy (Ph.D., History) Denver’s Mountain Playground: The Denver Mountain Parks, the City Beautiful, and the Rise of Modern Wilderness Recreation in Colorado, 1900-1940 Thesis directed by Professor Peter Boag ABSTRACT The history of the Denver Mountain Parks exposes the profound connections between city life and scenic preservation, outdoor recreation, and wilderness appreciation during the early twentieth century. By examining the cultural roots of Denver’s mountain parks this study links the conservation and preservation movements of the Progressive Era to specifically urban concerns. Denver’s history highlights the central role that urban reform, urban planning, and municipal politics played in shaping the scenic natural landscape parks of these years.
    [Show full text]
  • Beaver Brook Watershed Management Plan
    OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT PLAN CLEAR CREEK COUNTY COLORADO July 17, 2006 Prepared for Clear Creek County Open Space Commission by: Hogan-Darrow Design Partners Evergreen, Colorado BEAVER BROOK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN Approved by the Clear Creek County Open Space Commission Date: Frank Young CONTENTS Page Page List of Tables Existing Conditions Table 1: Local Recreational Supply 12 Clear Creek County Open Space Program 7 and Demand Existing open space 7 Table 2: Natural Resources Actions 20 and Implementation Plan About Beaver Brook Watershed Table 3: Recreational Uses Actions 30 Location and description 7 and Implementation Plan History and background 7 Table 4: Management Actions and 36 Agreements and regulations 8 Implementation Plan Natural features 8 Table 5: Recreational Facilities Actions 42 Non-natural features 9 and Implementation Plan Surrounding uses 9 Table 6: Data Collection and Data Bank 44 Access points 10 Actions and Implementation Plan Table 7: Continuum of Alternatives for 51 Beaver Brook Watershed Management Plan Managing and Controlling CCCOS mission 13 Recreational Uses Beaver Brook Watershed mission 13 List of Maps Management Planning Process Map 1: Beaver Brook Watershed – 5 Process and participants 14 Open Space Purchase Open Space management and planning 14 Map 2: Beaver Brook Watershed – 11 principles Existing Conditions Open space system perspective 14 Map 3: Beaver Brook Watershed – 38 Public demands 14 Trail Map (Proposed) Integrity of natural resources 14 Acknowledgements, Art Credits, Partnerships, Elements of Plan And Planning Team Members 4 Issues 15 Goals and recommendations 15 Executive Summary 6 Actions and implementation plans 15 Purpose of the management plan 6 Natural Resources Goal and Recommendations 16 2 Page Page Appendices Natural Resources Actions and 19 A.
    [Show full text]
  • Jefferson County, Colorado Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
    Jefferson County, Colorado Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the year ended December 31, 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report L IBBY S ZABO , CASEY TIGHE AND DONALD ROSIER JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Prepared by Jefferson County Accounting Division For the year ended December 31, 2016 Peaks to Plains Trail, Clear Creek Canyon Park The Peaks to Plains Trail through Clear Creek Canyon Park in and around Golden, Colorado represents a trail of statewide significance as it is a critical piece of a future 65-mile-long trail corridor and a connection to a larger 200-mile statewide trail. The vision for the entire Peaks to Plains Trail is that it will one day connect the South Platte Trail in Denver to Loveland Pass and then westward via many existing trails all the way to Glenwood Springs. The Clear Creek Canyon Park segment is managed by Jeffco Open Space and construction started on the Peaks to Plains Trail in January 2014. The first three miles of trail, shared with Clear Creek County Open Space, were opened in July 2016, and in 2017 the trail will be extended downstream about three-fourths of a mile to a new trailhead. The construction of this trail in Clear Creek Canyon has been some of the most challenging and innovative trail-building work that Jeffco Open Space has been involved with, and once complete, this legacy project will allow future generations to experience and connect with the outdoors in this spectacular canyon. After three years of rigorous work, Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties proudly opened their first segment of the Peaks to Plains Trail on July 28, 2016.
    [Show full text]
  • Evergreen CWPP That Addresses a Changing Landscape and Fire Science
    2020 Evergreen Fire Protection District Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties, Colorado Community Wildfire Protection Plan EVERGREEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN 2020 UPDATE Prepared for Evergreen Fire Rescue 1802 Bergen Pkwy, Evergreen, Colorado 80439 Prepared by Forest Stewards Guild 170 2nd Street SW Loveland, CO 80537 1 EVERGREEN COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN 2020 UPDATE We, the undersigned, approve the Evergreen Community Wildfire Protection Plan: 2020 Update Signature Printed Name Date Title Organization Signature Printed Name Date Title Organization Signature Printed Name Date Title Organization Signature Printed Name Date Title Organization 2 CONTENTS Evergreen Fire Protection District ............................................................................................................................1 Evergreen Community Wildfire Protection Plan 2020 Update ...........................................................................2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................6 Evergreen’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) .......................................................................................................7 Fire History ..................................................................................................................................................................9 Catastrophic Wildfire – Common Factors .....................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Jefferson County Open Space Master Plan
    Jefferson County Open Space Master Plan COMMUNITY RESOURCES - OPEN SPACE - ADOPTION OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN Approval of the Open Space Five Year Master Plan by the Board of County Commissioners. The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution CC03-373 on July 29, 2003, regarding the Open Space Master Plan. Such Resolution included the following language: “Resolved that the Board of County Commissioners approves the recommendation made by the Open Space Advisory Committee on July 10, 2003, to adopt the Jefferson County Open Space Master Plan update, Resolution Number 03-18.” Commissioner Richard M. Sheehan, Chairman Commissioner Michelle Lawrence, Chairman Pro Tem Commissioner Patricia B. Holloway Approval of the Open Space Five Year Master Plan by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Resolution 03-18 includes the following language: “NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Open Space Advisory Committee recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the 2003 Open Space Master Plan as is generally set forth in said Proposal...” Approval of the Open Space Five Year Master Plan by the Jefferson County Planning Commission, case number 03-108896CH includes the following language: “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Jefferson County Open Space 5-Year Master Plan, including text and maps as set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, be and hereby is APPROVED and adopted as a component of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section 30-28-108, C.R.S., and that said Jefferson County Open Space 5-Year Master Plan be certified to the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to Section 30-28-109, C.R.S.” 1 Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT 5 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 6 INTRODUCTION 6 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 7 HISTORY AND BACKGROUND 11 SUMMARY OF LAND ACQUISITIONS 12 view of Elk Meadow Park -B.J.
    [Show full text]