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Have a Happy, HEALTHY New Year! — EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN SPORTS — Adding home-cooked food to your “ pet’s diet is easy to do. SKI CHAT new year, and a new decade, are upon us. ” veggies known to be safe for pets, fresh milled BY CORY BIXLER This is the time of year when we take stock golden flax seeds, or just about anything else that Ain how the past few years have been, and sounds healthy and nutritious for you. Cory here from your friendly Step 2: If you have children decide if now is the time to do something new and Here is today’s recipe: neighborhood Ski and Bike shop, between say 3 – 14, it’s highly better with our lives. There are many examples In a saucepan, saute 1/2 cup chopped celery in a Evergreen Mountain Sports in recommended to rent their of this, from New Year’s resolutions that include small amount water until translucent, along with Conifer off of HWY 285. With our gear for the season. There quitting smoking (always a good one), to losing one pinch of salt. Optional, add 1 TB organic first snow falling, temps dropping, are various trade-in programs weight, exercising, and even trying a diet change, olive oil. Add 1 cup diced yellow unpeeled pota- and ski areas starting to open, and rental options; I’ve found such as Veganuary. All of these are great for us, but Wouldn’t it make sense to toes, 1 cup chopped organic unpeeled carrots, I’d love to take a moment to chat it’s much easier to just rent it what about our animals? Wouldn’t it make sense “start the new year with a 1 cup rinsed quinoa, 1 cup rinsed green lentils, about a very important and seri- all and not have the hassle of to start the new year with a commitment to trying 4 – 5 cups water, and simmer until root vegeta- ous topic…SKIING and RIDING! piecing boots or skis between a better, more nutritious, whole food diet for our commitment to trying a better, bles pierce easily with a fork. Done. Serve warm, Okay, so maybe not that serious, kids, and wind up paying more pets? After all, anything that comes out of any can more nutritious, whole food spooned over commercial kibble, or serve in a but important to a lot of us and our on the tail end for binding or bag is still a processed food. dish sprinkled with nutritional yeast for extra mental health, lol. Here are a few test costs, tunes and setup. If These day, more and more of our clients are diet for our pets? vitamins, texture, and flavor. It’s as simple as that! tips we’ve found to make ski season you come in, we can get them considering cooking for their pets. Many have ” Quick, easy, delicious, cheap, and healthy. more fun for the whole family and set up head to toe; that just concerns over the quality of ingredients, contam- Your animals will love you even more for it! run smoother from start to finish. Make ski season means more time for you when inants and GMOs, or worse yet, toxins leading Use this guide to create your own homemade Step 1: Support your local you get to the resort, and less to pet food recalls. As my free gift to you, here recipe ideas, and share with us on Facebook or Ski and Board shop! Yes, that’s “more fun for the hassle. Even if you don’t have follows my easy recipe template that will guide Instagram. For specific questions about types of a shameless pitch to come to our whole family. kids, come in and demo some you to cooking hundreds of recipes for dog and veggies to choose, what grains to choose for dif- shop, but seriously, find a shop Icelantics or Black Crows…we cat food! When you love your pet like family, if ferent conditions, or other questions you might close to you that you can trust and ” have a full demo fleet to get you you care about what goes on your family’s plate, have about cooking up your own pet food, please who are passionate about what they do. Get out and having fun. This leads me to step 3… chances are you care about what goes in your us who realize how much good nutrition is Possible combinations include green lentils, like and follow me on Facebook so that you will friendly with the service shop techs; they are the Step 3: Have FUN! Of course, be safe in pet’s dish. Adding home-cooked food to your essential for good health. Once you have your bulgur, and sweet potatoes, or black beans, know when I am doing LIVE events, or we can ones who live and breathe the sport and will take the backcountry and ski smart, but really just pet’s diet is easy to do, and easy to feel good vet’s blessing to try adding home-cooked foods rice, and carrots, and finally millet, red lentils, do a phone or email consultation through the good care of your toys. If you love what they do, have fun. Don’t take it so seriously, it’s skiing. about. It is often a lot cheaper, too, when you (generally not more than 25 – 50% at first, or and butternut squash. The possibilities are lim- website http://www.DrQandU.org. And don’t it’s okay to tip or drop off a case of beer. Things If you’re teaching your kid, stop, have them consider the high price needed for all that pack- additional supplements will be needed, such ited only by your imagination and your pet’s forget my Cooking for Pets and People book is haven’t changed over the years, and this custom look around and take some deep breaths to get aging, marketing, shipping, and distribution of as calcium) to your pet’s nutritionally complete palate! The health benefits include absorbing in the works and hopefully will be on sale during still goes a long way! I’ve personally been skiing in touch with surroundings. Do snow angels, your commercial pet food. diet, then it is time to get creative, and have fun! all the bioflavonoid antioxidants (the bright the first quarter of this year. since I was 3, moved out to Colorado when throw snowballs. The more fun everyone has, As always, discuss with your vet the reci- Keep in mind that all of these recipes can colors in vegetables) as nature intended, before From all of us here at Aspen Park Vet Hospital I was 18 after growing up on the East Coast, the more likely they are to pursue the sport and pes you want to cook and feed to your animal, be equally fed to anything that will eat it, cats, it was processed, put in a bag, and shipped in and the ResqRanch, we are looking forward to became a “ski instructor”/ski bum in Taos, pass on the tradition. I could chat skiing for- before doing so. This should be a quick, easy, dogs, people, and bearded dragons included. It a truck. The diet includes lots of fiber, which is seeing what you have “cooked” up! I’m DrQ, here NM, a couple years later, and began filming ski ever, so feel free to stop in and say hi...we’d love relatively painless conversation at your next is pretty hilarious when the kids ask for a second excellent for digestive health, recalling that 80% to help you take control of your health and that movies. That enabled us to travel and pursue to hear your stories and share in the fun. Until yearly or semi-annual visit. If your vet is dis- helping of dog food! of the immune system is in the intestinal lining of your beloved animals! Best wishes to you all! our passions. I ended up in a small cabin in Mt. next time. Pray for powder and hail ULLR!!! couraging, perhaps it is only because they are The real simple base for any meal is: (if introduced slowly as directed should cause Baker, WA, after Taos, filming with our crew all Evergreen Mountain Sports unaware of the health benefits. 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beneficiary from the experts January — ON THE MOVE FITNESS — Your Mountain Connection donates $250 every month to a local nonprofit featured on this page through the Mountain Connection Beneficiary Program. To date, Your Mountain Connection has donated more than $116,000. How to Pick a Personal Trainer Evergreen resident Margo Hamilton is the volunteer beneficiary coordinator for Your Mountain Connection. BY DEB BROWN, NSCA CPT, CWC, CNS She has an extensive background working with nonprofits and writes to help people better understand each other. In the search for a personal trainer, what kind/how much experi- you will find many different kinds ence they have working with of trainers out there, with varying that specific issue AND ask how profiles of credentials and expe- would they approach working rience. We always welcome pro- with you. Ask the trainer to give spective clients to come in, tour you specific examples. Make sure CULTIVATING TRANSFORMATION our studio, and get a feel for what he/she is open to partnering with BY MARGO HAMILTON we do and who we are. We also your doctor, chiropractor or phys- encourage people to conduct an ical therapist to design a safe pro- ommunity gardens have created an avant- offers amazing programs that offer employment, experienced domestic violence, one factor lead- night to relieve themselves and couldn’t safely get interview with the trainers whom gram for you. garde population of people who often educational and emotional and mental support ing to homelessness. The majority are alienated a simple drink of water, is now safely sleeping in they are considering working 7. What kind of initial assess- gather to enjoy a sense of community, that are opening doors for folks to move into from their families due to trauma as well as phys- a warm home of their own. And should you have with. It’s important to get a good ment do you do with new cli- C vibe from not only the trainer, but also the facility. commune with the environment, and find fulfill- subsidized housing. Their mission says it all: ical, emotional and mental health challenges.” new PC laptops or a minivan you would like to ents? Ideally, the trainer has a full scope of struc- ment digging in the dirt to grow a bounty of fresh EarthLinks cultivates transformation and self- EarthLinks has grown beyond the original donate, those would also be a great blessing to Below are some excellent questions to ask: tured assessment activities to determine where produce. Sisters Bette Ann Jaster, OP, and Cathy worth with people experiencing homelessness vision of gardening for its community, and now the EarthLinks staff. Seed Madness is a compet- 1. How long have you been a personal trainer? and how to start designing a program for you. Mueller, SL, created a garden 23 years ago that and poverty. By creating opportunities through tends beehives and sells locally grown flowers itive fundraiser that happens during the NCAA’s Ideally, you will want a trainer who has at least 2-4 This should include obtaining a full medical his- has a slight twist when it came to a community Earth-centered programs, individuals step out of and more in their gift shop, which is open to March Madness, slated in this year from March years of experience. tory from the client. garden’s sustainable mission to help. isolation and into community—restoring each the public Monday through Friday from 9 am 15th through April 6th. EarthLink’s twist on the 2. What certification(s) do you have? Four of 8. How do you structure your workouts? A These two friends met again in 1996 and other and the planet. to 4 pm. Other products made by EarthLinks’ madness is their “teams” are the plants growing the top certifying organizations in the industry are good trainer will customize an individual work- decided to create a new program, which was EarthLinks’ permanent facility is located at participants include beard oil, lotion bars, salt in their urban garden. Will the top seed go to the the NSCA, ASCM, ACE, and NASM (Google each out for you based on your current fitness abilities, originally housed at the Saint Francis Center day 2746 West 13th Avenue, and they neighbor with scrubs, lip balms and handmade soaps. Happy Zucchinis or will it be team Radishes? When the to learn more). These groups have stringently high goals and schedule. Beware of the “one size fits shelter for the homeless. The Center is a refuge Empower Field that many of us refer to as the honeybees are quite active on the premises, and time comes, my money’s on team Tomato. Top standards not only to complete the initial certifica- all” workout. for homeless men and women, and their daytime Broncos’ stadium. Their EarthLinks Workshop is their sweet honey is available in their gift shop, producers win! Mother’s Day might seem distant tion, but also to maintain the certification. 9. What is your philosophy in regards to fit- shelter serves over 800 people in need of show- a social-enterprise program and provides people as is a line of their EarthLinks teas. If material during these cold, dark days, but it will soon 3. What kind of continuing education do you ness/working out? Here you are looking for how ers, phones, clothing, cell phone charging, a hot who are either homeless or at a low-income objects are your desire, their clientele crafts gor- arrive, as will EarthLink’s plant sale happening take part in? Here, you are looking for a con- they work with clients, how they keep clients meal and storage for personal items that fit into a status making $12K or less annually the oppor- geous earrings, kitchen and home decor, greeting the same weekend. What an amazing time to tinual accrual of knowledge in the field of train- motivated and on track, and how they ensure their 30-gallon plastic bag, to name but a few of their tunity to do organic gardening and create Earth- cards and bookmarks, bat and bee boxes, rain take mom into EarthLink’s gift store for unique, ing and also to check to see whether or not this clients are actively working toward their goals. If services. friendly products. Each is paid an hourly stipend barrels and top bar beehives. These amazing handmade gifts and bequeath her with an amaz- trainer stays up on the latest research in the field. you are a 58-year-old with back issues, a trainer Loving this population of people, the Sisters, for their work. Those who work in EarthLink’s products fit EarthLinks’ belief that “the earth ing array, or even a box, of the healthiest flowers A trainer who is truly passionate about what he/ who works with a “no pain-no gain” mentality is who, at that time, worked within their differ- Peace Garden and craft workshop also meet with binds us all together as a community” and we all you have ever seen! she does will naturally invest in continued and not going to be the best fit! ent religious congregations, united their pas- staff social workers to work towards stability in need to care for her. Valentine’s Day might be the Shelia McKechnie stated, “People who are applicable learning. sion for disadvantaged people, believing the their lives, such as acquiring housing, staying in perfect time to shop through their online store homeless are not social inadequates. They are 10. What do YOU (the personal trainer) do homeless could find healing and inner peace recovery, pursuing education, and working on at https://earthlinks-colorado.org/shop/ or visit people without homes.” EarthLinks has created 4. Do you provide coaching in the area of to stay in shape? A credible trainer walks the in communing in cultivating the rich soils of personal relationships. them in person. Believe me, it will warm your a grassroots program that is making a difference nutrition? If so, describe what you do and also walk. He/she should look and be healthy, fit and planet Earth. St. Francis Center embraced their Executive Director Kathleen “Cass” Cronan heart to see all that is going on at EarthLinks. in the lives of the homeless, the misplaced, the describe your credentials in this area. Be very energetic. concept. They provided the nuns with room in shares, “EarthLinks raises the confidence and If you have furniture, lamps and beds you abused and an abandoned society by giving them wary of any trainer or facility who pushes any If you would like more information about how their waiting room, a small patch of donated self-esteem as well as helps overcome the trauma want to donate, please email a description of a reason to be alive. Please help to keep their kind of diet (including paleo and keto), supple- we work with clients, call us at 303-816-1426 to land was tended, and miracles happened. Not and barriers of living homeless. Seventy-five your items to [email protected]. It mission not only alive but flourishing. For more ment, or product. schedule a free Initial Consultation or visit www. only did the EarthLinks’ concept break cycles of percent of the population we help are women. will do your heart good to know someone once information, you can call Cass at 303-389-0085 5. What kind of clients do you work with? Does onthemovefitness.com. Our studio has been despair within the homeless population, it now Approximately 40 percent of those women have homeless, who once feared getting up during the or visit their website at earthlinks-colorado.org. this trainer work with people like you? Ask for located in the heart of Conifer for over 14 years. specific examples. If you are an active “seasoned citizen” and your trainer mostly works with mille- Dave & Deb Brown are NSCA Certified without regard to their original intended use. next issue • FEBRUARY 2020 nials, it might not be a solid fit for you. Trainers and the owners of the On The Move Fitness Personal Training Studio. The words are “hero,” “genius,” “brilliant,” and 6. If you have an injury or medical issue, ask “miracle.” Is a quarterback truly a hero for throw- MOUNTAIN February theme: ing a touchdown pass? Does a running back CONNECTION Valentine’s Day become brilliant when he makes a 20-yard run? 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Thank you to the many writers donated to mountain area nonprofits by Your Business Profiles cost $329, limited one per year. both reflection and resolution. As a family in need. Then your home “who have contributed wonderful Mountain Connection through its beneficiary you think about setting intentions will feel good, and you’ll feel good From the Experts educational columns cost $299/month, articles and stories, and to the program of articles and monthly cash donations. minimum three-month commitment. for 2020, don’t forget to consider too! Beneficiary Coordinator Margo Hamilton Call 303-674-3701. your home. Making resolutions for Make Sure Your Family is Safe stories are contributed by local residents to inspire artists who adorn our cover your home can help ease anxieties and Sound and increase your love for your As you enter the new year, make healthy living, happy families, and community giving. every month with their beautiful space. 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This generally High-cost area counties that allow higher of-pocket maximums, or which providers are means adding a Supplement and Prescription of refinance (cash-out or rate/term), loan type loan limits of $575,000 (meaning they can exceed (FHA, VA, conventional), etc. included in their networks are affected. Sometimes Drug Plan to Original Medicare, or switching to the $510,400 limit) include Adams, Arapahoe, they add or change the extra benefits or “perks” a Medicare Advantage Plan (also called Part C). Inventory is likely to remain low, with home- Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, owners remaining in their homes an average that seniors enjoy. New carriers come to the mar- Medicare Supplements, PDPs, and Advantage Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park. ketplace, and carriers can leave an area while their Plans are offered by private insurance companies. of 13 years. You can’t buy what is not for sale. Certain lenders will grant exceptions to any plans are canceled altogether. 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Clause with a Cause Step into the Knotty Pine BY GARY LOFFLER BY GARY LOFFLER usband and wife team Kevin Inman and Elizabeth Lawrence opened Family Stop by for a coffee milk shake or a good old-fashioned malt! Veterinary Hospital in 2010. That same year they did their first Santa pictures Hfundraiser for local pet charities. Ten years later the Santa pics are still going hen most people Shortly after open- strong and this year donations went to the Evergreen Animal Protective League. talk about where ing the business, Bill Originally Kevin let someone else play the part of Santa but a few years in he took Wthey grew up, Peterson’s morning rou- over the role. He may be a bit on the lean side for a typical St. Nick, but he has the they point to a fairly large tine changed. He would jolly part down very well. Over the years he has posed with the rats, guinea pigs, geographical area like fire up the coffee maker lizards, cats and, of course, dogs. On more than one occasion he has joined in when Evergreen, Conifer, or at 6 am and unlock the someone’s pack started howling. Bailey. In Barb Pilcher’s case, back door to the place Elizabeth joined in the fun after finding the perfect Mrs. Claus robe in a thrift she can be much more pre- for the “Old Codgers store. Having veterinarians in the roles of Santa and Mrs. Claus makes the event go cise: The Knotty Pine. Her Club,” a group of guys smoothly as they often know the pets and interact with them joyfully. The staff at parents opened the store who would stop by for EFV helps with keeping track of who is next in line for pictures and making sure on January 2nd, 1970, and Barb spent coffee, doughnuts, and everyone has their picture discs before they leave. Corralling a bunch of sniffing her formative years helping out around conversation before pets, playing children, and chatting adults can be confusing but it is just another day the place and even using it as the basis of heading off to their in the office for the techs and receptionists. some of her school projects. One of those day jobs. Over time Next year they’ll do it all again, so if you’d like to join in the fun and festivities projects evolved into a thick notebook the “Old Codgers Club” members grew older and while supporting a worthy charity, just stop in with your furry friend, no reserva- chronicling the marketing history of The Knotty retired. The daily routine shifted from meeting in tions needed! Pine, with pages of old local newspaper ads with the morning before work to meeting at 2 pm at handwritten notes on how well the ads worked. Table Two. Now known as the Table Two Guys, 3951 Evergreen Parkway • Evergreen, CO Barb’s grandparents built a summer cabin and members of the club vary in age from 72 –96 and 303-679-VETS (8387) • evergreenfamilyvet.com had been summering in the Bailey area since include retired airline pilots and a WWII vet. 1951. So when Barb’s parents, Bill and Beth The Knotty Pine has long been involved in Peterson, decided that opening a small general local events including car shows, Bailey Day, and store would be a good fit for their future, Bailey the local 4H. The store has hosted meetings for was their first choice for location. In 1970 they various community groups over the years. Barb purchased The Knotty Pine. gives coupons for free soft-serve ice cream cones The nature of the store has changed little to the local middle school teachers to hand out over the years, though the inventory has been to their students as they see fit. Barb smiles as modified to accommodate tourists as well as she talks about kids redeeming those coupons. sportsmen. They have always carried clothing Another favorite story about the store is from the and sporting goods (in fact, the registered name first time her mother decided to sell T-shirts with for the business is Knotty Pine Sports Center), a Bailey theme on them. She sketched out a draw- but now are also known for the best coffee milk ing to give the printer an idea of what she wanted. shakes around and good old-fashioned malts you Instead, it was used as final artwork and she got can’t get just anywhere these days. big delivery of shirts with a less-than-ideal logo The Knotty Pine is steeped in history. The new on them. Still, she managed to sell them all. items are intermingled with not-for-sale displays January 2nd, 2020, will mark the 50th anniver- of items from the business’s past. There are old sary of The Knotty Pine’s opening. Barb Pilcher, long-neck Pepsi bottles, Simplicity dress pat- Beth Peterson, and family will be celebrating with terns, and a John Deere toy tractor among other an open house; stop on by from 10 – 5. treasures. There are lots of diners and souvenir shops that decorate using bright, shiny, new rep- Open 9 – 5 • Closed Wednesdays licas of old items; Barb does not need the repli- 60641 US Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421 cas, she has the originals. (303)-838-5679 • theknottypine.net Perhaps some things do change, though.

pain. Part of the job of physical therapy is to help with a person’s overall conditioning, strength, and range of motion, as well as safe return to activity. After an initial assessment, Dereck will often start his clients on soft tissue manipulation as the first step to help reduce the pain of the injury. Later exercise programs will be taught to the client as part of their on-going rehabilitation. The “sets and reps” philosophy of many health clubs and trainers can work well for strengthening, but not necessarily for recovering from injury; “sets and reps” are isolated exercises. Dereck works with archetypal body movements in mind. The basic idea is that there are a few common motions we use, such as squatting or reaching our arms above runners leaped into action and rescued a vehicle our heads. If everything is working right (bones, stuck in the snow. joints, muscles, tendons, etc.), there is an ideal “The Bailey Turkey Trot is more than just a movement through these motions. Dereck watches run,” Batzer noted. “It’s an opportunity for all of his clients go through these movements and looks us to come together to support our school dis- for deviations from the ideal to help determine the trict, give back to our community in a fun way, client’s individual program. and celebrate a holiday morning and our beauti- Dereck brings an interesting combination of ful mountain home. It’s part of what makes Bailey traditional western medical techniques and other so special.” philosophies. He likes to incorporate yoga as The drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free BOERA quickly as possible into a client’s rehabilitation property is open year-round, offering more than Dereck brings an interesting plan. The control and coordination it teaches are 5 miles of trails for hikers, trail runners, and “combination of traditional a key component to promote whole body move- mountain bikers; the world-class Bailey Disc Golf BAILEY, CO (Dec. 9, 2019) ment integration. The concept of “whole body” Course; and an events calendar that includes the he 6th annual Bailey Turkey Trot drew a western medical techniques and rehabilitation, rather than just recovering from Bailey Turkey Trot each Thanksgiving morning, whopping 205 runners, hikers, and snow- a injury, sets Dereck apart from other PT pro- the annual Husky Invitational Cross Country other philosophies. shoers to the Bailey Outdoor Education grams. Insurance typically will only pay for a few T Meet, mountain bike races, and the new Husky ” and Recreation Area on a snowy Thanksgiving t seems like every couple of years we get some visits to a physical therapist, which oftentimes is Hunt and Community Day. morning. This family-friendly holiday tradition news report or other announcing a new study not enough to help an injured person return to BOERA asks each recreational user to donate on Nov. 28 included a 5K trail run and a 1-mile that shows exercise is good for you. Dereck their normal life or sport. As a person begins to $5 at the on-site cashbox; online donations also I fun run. Steffe, owner of Return to Sports Physiotherapy, recover from injury, the strengthening and range- may be made via PayPal and Venmo. The Bailey Turkey Trot is BOERA’s signature has known this for years. When he became a per- of-motion exercises they need change. Dereck While some of the funds will be used for prop- annual fundraiser, with proceeds from sponsors sonal trainer in 2001, he studied fitness and well- has found yoga to be helpful with this. erty maintenance and improvements, the major- and registrations directly benefiting students at ness and applied this knowledge to his newly-cho- This is how Dereck views his role in health care: ity will be returned to PCSD students in the form the Platte Canyon School District, which owns sen profession. Over time his interest evolved “Physical therapy helps you access the mental of annual scholarships and project grants. Use of the unique 75-acre mountain property. According beyond fitness to physical therapy. As Dereck and physical benefits of exercise. When you are the BOERA property is always free for children to Nikki Batzer, president of the BOERA Board of puts it, “Physical therapy seemed to be a good in pain, you can’t move well, sometimes you can’t ages 18 and under, and for current/retired PCSD Directors, this year’s event raised thousands of mix of applying our knowledge of the musculo- focus. When you are in pain, you deteriorate phys- employees. dollars for Platte Canyon youth. skeletal system to the everyday physical demands ically, by compensating how you move or, worse, “Thanks to all of the local businesses that sup- we put on our bodies.” He earned a Doctorate of stopping exercise altogether. That decline in move- ported us, and the hundreds of outdoor enthu- To learn more about BOERA and its Bailey- Physical Therapy at New York Medical College ment becomes a decline in health and ultimately siasts who came out with family and friends on based events and activities, visit boera.org. and a Masters of Business Administration at the mental capacity. The role of physical therapy is And, to stay up to date on the latest news, join Thanksgiving Day, we will be able to fund our Monterey Institute of International Studies, fol- to get you off that slippery slope of physical and the organization’s active Facebook community annual project grants and scholarships during (facebook.com/BOERAinBaileyCO), and follow lowed by 15 years doing physical therapy, first in mental decline. I try to go beyond the traditional this school year,” Batzer said. “We’re deeply BOERA on Instagram (@Boera.Bailey). New York City and then in Westchester County, borders around the physical therapy industry and grateful to each and every one of them.” before moving to Evergreen in the summer of provide patients the practice and knowledge they This year’s event sponsors included Watershed The nonprofit Bailey Outdoor Education and 2019. need to prevent injury and physical decline.” Roofing and Restoration, Colorado Natural Gas, Recreation Area (BOERA) is dedicated to providing Dereck talks carefully but easily about physi- and Carpenter Roofing. In addition, Mudslingers Platte Canyon School District (PCSD) students cal therapy. He is confident of his ability to help Suite 304, 2942 Evergreen Parkway served free coffee and cider, the Platte Canyon with access to a variety of outdoor educational people return to their favorite sports but realistic Evergreen, CO, 80439 Booster Club sold breakfast burritos, Aspen Peak and recreational activities, raising funds to benefit about the time and effort that may require. Some [email protected] Cellars offered free snowshoe rentals — and sev- 646-591-9696 • www.returntosportphysio.com PCSD, and serving as a recreational asset for the injuries are slow to heal and may have been eral Platte Canyon High School cross-country entire Bailey community. aggravated by poor form or pushing through

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To date over $ 116,000 has been donated to mountain area nonprofits by MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | 6949 highway 73, suite 7, evergreen, colorado 80439 | t. 303-674-3701 • f. 303-674-3801 PAGE 14 | NEWS ON THE POSITIVE SIDE MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | JANUARY 2020 MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | JANUARY 2020 PAGE 15 | WWW.YOURMTNCONNECTION.COM Colorado Legends THE GATES FAMILY Part 1 of a 2-part series REPRINT COURTESY MARGO HAMILTON (NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2004 | EVERGREEN LIVING) “Living in the mountains in an obscure location was anything but dull for the Gates kids.” Photos courtesy of the Gates family through a mock “lift” as if stepping out atop t a strategic bend in Bear Creek stands a the Empire State Building to look down upon majestic stone house that is, without a skillfully crafted city lights and buildings placed doubt, the icon of Bear Creek Canyon. It around the border of the porch. A Business boomed as Charles’ brother John might surprise you to learn that this prestigious property has been a haven for lovers for two joined him in 1912. Charles increased his prod- centuries. Even before the first stone was placed uct line, adding car fan belts, blowout patches in the construction of the house we see today, and emergency boots for tires. Replacing leather Denver-born Douglas Fairbanks secretly escorted with rubber proved to be a crucial step for the his ladylove, Mary Pickford, to a tiny cabin des- company, which was renamed The Gates Rubber tined to be the secret retreat that hid the lovers’ Company in 1919. The world literally opened up clandestine affair from a suspicious public. for the Gates family. Later, Charles Cassius Gates, Sr., escorted the Hazel and Charles traveled the world, bring- former Hazel LaDora Rhoads to the picturesque ing a plethora of presents home to their children. setting along the stream for picnics during their The Gates tribe loved animals, and the treasured whirlwind courtship in 1911. The 35 acres tokens of the Gates’ junkets were living, breath- became more than a memorable setting that ing animals. Macaw parrots from South America stirred the hearts of Charles and Hazel toward were brought home to fly freely from tree to wedded bliss. As a young bride, Hazel saved tree, and a monkey’s antics created memories Hazel and Charles Gates, Sr. Hazel and Charles Gates, Sr. for the already lively family. But the favorite pet nickels and pennies from the grocery fund and on their S0th wedding anniversary. on their S0th wedding anniversary. took it upon herself to seek the property owners was the one that even piqued the interest of the to inquire if she might purchase the land. On the mirrors also vary in height. The baby’s crib is in the grass, pondering the color of the next car Denver population. Local headlines kept read- very day she entered the county land office, her safely housed in Hazel and Charles’ bedroom, that would pass. Of course, in the 1920s and ers guessing as to what the Gates would bring prized property had been purchased, she was not 6 feet away from the nursery. 1930s, only three colors of cars cruised by, ever their children, entitling the mystery gift as a told, by one Charles Cassius Gates. Second son Harry and baby sister Bernice so sporadically. The children presented plays, “Lollapalooza.” Building the stone chateau on the creek-side secretly hid fireworks in the bottom of his pint- complete with a makeshift curtain, between the From Italy by boat and then on to Denver by parcel was a labor of love for Charles and Hazel. sized chest of drawers. Hazel knew, as mothers dining and family rooms. The seven ardent actors train, Macaroni Napoleon Bonaparte greeted the Hazel’s brother, esteemed Denver architect Bert do, that the fiery contraband was hidden in the bestowed their exuberant performances upon vast crowds and the amazed Gates children. A Rhoads, designed the home to Charles and drawer. Intending to reveal her youngest babes’ anyone who would take a moment to watch. Sicilian donkey with a handcrafted cart, har- Hazel’s exact specifications. The cabin that had secret supply to some guests, Hazel was a step The beautiful mahogany staircase and banister nesses and headdress proudly pranced out of the sheltered the Pickford-Fairbanks trysts was lev- behind the mischievous duo, who had since offered the perfect slide from the second floor train car and into the Gates’ hearts and home. eled. Nature lover Charles Gates ordered that replaced the firecrackers with a drawer full of to the dining room. (Fourth-generation Gates Mackey, as he was called, might not have ruled nary a tree be downed nor rock cut in the build- slithering garter snakes. Hazel, known for her children continue this rowdy tradition as they the roost, but he once pulled a fast one on the ing of the stone chateau. A precious pine tree in own fun-loving pranks, burst forth in gales of scramble to secure their positions at the dining matriarch. Hazel was bidding guests adieu from close proximity to the construction zone remains laughter at her children’s impish prank. room table.) No one wanted to miss a family atop the stone porch when she felt tugs on her preserved in a protected spot as Charles required The seven children happily shared their nurs- meal; conversation, laughter and bantering made skirt from behind. She wheeled around thinking the builders to circumvent the sacred tree. ery quarters. As they grew and could no longer each a blissful event. Fried chicken was standard it was one of her children, only to discover it was Prominent Denver landscape architect Saco R. see their own cherubic faces in the dressers’ mir fare every Sunday, and the wishbone became a Mackey, who had secretly positioned himself on DeBoer, who later became a famed Denver city rors, they moved into the upstairs bedrooms by treasured commodity . (For LeBurta’s wedding, the porch. With broom in hand, “Mommy G” planner, was commissioned to design the gor- twos so that no child ever had to face the night’s Hazel cleverly gilded hundreds of wishbones as a (as everyone called her) chased Mackey down geous gardens that surround the sturdy stone darkness alone. The siblings speak with the symbolic gesture for guests to bestow best wishes the steps, where he in turn chased Mommy G mansion. Hazel often quipped that Charles utmost love and respect regarding their parents, upon the newlyweds.) across the well-manicured grounds. It was a traf- dearly loved and tended his gardens with the and it is obvious that the bond between Hazel Hazel was also known for her soirées, and she fic-stopping sight. same devotion he gave his children and his and Charles created a deep-rooted family cohe- never turned anyone away at mealtime. It was The Gates kids were constantly bringing in business. sion that grows with each generation. It was a difficult to know how many would be sitting at stray dogs and cats, and Hazel mockingly com Prior to becoming the world’s largest non- magical childhood for the seven cherished chil- the Gates table, but Hazel ensured that food and plained that she could never pick her canine of tire rubber manufacturer and acquiring the dren, and they all acknowledge realizing how places were plentiful. Cots and beds abounded, choice as her kids brought home every dog or means to purchase luxurious property, Charles lucky they were and how much it meant to be and guests and children’s friends were encour- cat they saw. Gates began life in a humble setting in his home born to Charles and Hazel. aged to spend the night, only to climb into a bed Perhaps “Daddyman” (as his children called state of Michigan. He worked his way through Living in the mountains in an obscure location that had been short-sheeted by the fun-loving him) became our community’s first commuter, Michigan College of Mining and Technology and was anything but dull for the Gates kids. Swings Hazel. She thrilled her guests with her cunning and his tribe soon followed when they attended graduated with honors. He arrived in Colorado hung from trees, and the seven children would ideas for every occasion and once actually re- Kent School, then located at 933 Sherman in in 1904 to work in the gold mines near Tincup. pump their legs to ascend heavenward before created New York’s skyline on the front porch. Denver. Each day, Daddyman awakened his In 1910, Charles settled in Denver, invested his taking a flying leap into a game of “statue” wher- Before the guests were to enter into the opulent brood and instructed them to meet him on the life savings of $1,000 and borrowed $2,500 ever they happened to land. They enjoyed lying great room for a night of dancing, they walked front porch for morning calisthenics, no matter more to purchase The Colorado Tire and Leather the weather or temperature. Sports and exercise Company. He manufactured one product, the were a way of life, fun, spirit and unity. Durable Tread, a leather band with metal rivets The Gates kids learned about the enterprise that was attached to bald tires to restore trac- system via chores and allowances. Charla Gates tion and add miles of life. Buffalo Bill Cody even GATES: Benevolent Employer Cannon and sister LeBurta Gates Atherton recall endorsed Charles’ amazing leather materials, pulling dandelions and receiving five cents a which he used in his horse halters. hat was it like working for the Gates Rubber Company? Bailey resident and long- bushel. Brothers Charles Jr. and Harry, assisted Denver-born Hazel Rhoads received the ben- time Denverite Betty Wolf will tell you, “Employees were expected to work hard at by baby sis Bernice, went into the chicken busi- efits of a more affluent lifestyle that bestowed WGates. I know I wanted to work hard because the company did so much for me as an ness, selling fresh eggs to Gates employees before upon her private schools and dance lessons. It employee.” Betty accepted a secretarial position there in 1978 and retired in 1988 as an admin- going to school. The brothers were destined to was at a dance that fate sparked a passionate, istrative assistant in the hardware sales division. become engineers, and if Mommy G wanted lifelong love between the 19-year-old beauty and “The company paid for employees to further their education, and classes were available them to bring something to her from the second the 32-year-old executive. on-site. You attended classes during company hours. I felt like a small cog in the company, floor to the first, they expeditiously figured out Seven longed-for and well-loved children were but it was a wonderful learning experience. Many of my high school classmates went to work how to rig a pulley system throughout the house born to the jubilant couple. Devoted parents for Gates immediately after graduating. I wish I had started years before I did,” says Betty, to accelerate the task. greeted four daughters, Ruth, Hazel, LeBurta, who experienced layoffs from several jobs before landing a coveted position with Gates. “My The idyllic lifestyle that Charles and Hazel and Charla (named for her father, as a son had children were grown when I started with Gates Rubber Company, so they didn’t receive the Gates bestowed upon children, employees, and yet to arrive). In 1921, Charles Cassius Gates, Christmas gifts that every child of all Gates’ employees received from birth to 12 years of age. friends is what dreams are made of, as is the Jr., arrived with a memorable birth assisted by My grandchildren, however, did; and as a family, we enjoyed attending the Christmas gala in couple’s enduring love for one another. The his father in the back seat of the family car near addition to company-sponsored events at Lakeside Amusement Park and the Denver Zoo.” Gates Chateau is as it was, in perfect condition. Morrison. The proud papa held his son up to the Knowing the importance and need for staff socialization, Charles and Hazel Gates presented Enjoyed now by five generations, the striking heavens in the glow of the headlights, and Hazel their employees with the Roof Garden in 1917. There, staff members luncheoned in a country stone estate has become a symbol of strength, breathed, “Keep him safe, we finally have a son.” club atmosphere atop the roof, overlooking the mountains to the west and the growing skyline character, and the legendary love that lives on Second son Harry Fisher arrived two years later, of Denver. Vine-covered terraces, flowerbeds and jardiniered plants adorned the elaborate set- in the descendants of two extraordinary people, followed by daughter Bernice. ting that was deemed the most ornate factory dining room in the country. Hazel and Charles Gates. The original foundation of the Gates home The Roof Garden was elegant day or night. Artistic moldings, flower boxes and parapet walls remains sound, and love still lingers in the rooms and columns resembled oriental gardens. Charles Senior’s brother and partner, John Gates, played the mandolin and saxophone and was known to accompany bands during lunch hours Reprinted with the permission and halls of the Gates’ cherished mountain of Margo Hamilton. home. The children’s nursery is as it was, with and special occasions. Decades later, Betty returned to the Roof Garden dining room, which four little beds standing in sequence against one remained immaculate, well-preserved and a favored meeting place for employees. You can read the continuation of this wall and four matching dressers in order on the “The Gates were considerate of their employees,” says Betty. “It’s well documented that Hazel article in the upcoming February edition opposite wall. The beds graduate in length by 6 and Charles Gates made their employees feel like part of their family, and their son, Charles Jr., of Your Mountain Connection. was just as gracious and people-oriented. Mrs. Gates was known for being caring and thought- inches to accommodate toddlers to adolescents. To download past articles go to ful of the employees, and her son duplicated the efforts of his father and mother.” Four adjoined dressers adorned with matching yourmtnconnection.com.

There are more than 18.2 million veterans in the United States. Of these, more than half are over the age of 65. There is a growing recognition of the need to pro- PHOTO BY GARY LOFFLER vide veteran-centered care to our servicemen and servicewomen. It’s the reason Mount Evans is participating in a pioneering campaign called We Honor Veterans.

or this story, I want to introduce you to acknowledged my service, but I worked as hard Through the acquisition of conservation easements, Mountain Area Hill Open Space. A grant of $75,000 from the resource for future endeavors. This year the event Eric, one of our hospice patients. Eric ded- as anyone else, sometimes harder. It was not easy.” Land Trust (MALT), has managed to preserve and protect 24, 000 acres of Gates Family Foundation secured the construc- will take place on July 11th. Advertising will icated four years of his life to serving in the We lose approximately 680,000 veterans every tion of trails, as well as the opening of the first appear and tickets will go on sale. The evening F Merchant Marines. However, he doesn’t fit neatly year in the United States. Too often, these men mountain land thus far. Their mission statement, “To save natural areas, Front Range downhill bike-only trail. Because includes a silent auction, entertainment, and a wildlife habitat, streams and rivers, working ranches, and historical lands, into a category. At just 49 years old, he’s not an and women are unaware of the end-of-life ser- of the generosity of MALT donors and the com- fine dinner. Conversations concerning develop- aging veteran, nor is he officially recognized as a vices and benefits available to them. We aim to for the benefit of the community, and as a legacy for future generations,” munity, construction began on the first of sev- ment will be rich. Water, its value and use, are of veteran — at least not by the U.S. government. change that at Mount Evans by honoring their is a vow which stands firm today. eral trails at Floyd Hill Open Space the following great concern and will no doubt be at the center Regardless, we believe his story and his service courageous service and caring for them with the September. That same month saw the comple- of discussion. deserve recognition and respect. dignity they deserve. tion of a connector trail servicing the area. It was Land and water conservation specialist Dylan eginning in 1992, records reveal service to these areas. Mostly wildlife corridors are pro- Eric grew up in Littleton. When he graduated that October when a community survey was per- Sondermann is a full-time employee of MALT from Chatfield High, he answered the call to 4,290 square miles located in such coun- tected, along with alpine flora. During summer formed, and an open house followed that would and is around to analyze scientific data. Jeanne ties as Jefferson, Clear Creek, Park, Gilpin, months local college students assist as they con- serve and enlisted in the Marines. B discuss the idea of future trail construction. Beaudry, executive director, excels in keeping “I hurt my back in boot camp. I couldn’t walk Teller, and the mountainous regions of Boulder. duct research in such areas. MALT, with con- Linda Besler, MALT’s communication direc- the organization active and committed. Lynn Tireless efforts have been rewarded through a servation motives, goes to work with solutions for a while and had to be hospitalized,” says tor states, “It is our business to cultivate rela- Caligiuri, the development director, considers Eric. “When they got me back up and walking handful of devotees who keep the spirit alive. when issues or problems are reported. tionships with landowners. We also access the her role to be of great importance, calling it “a Eric, Mary and Kristin But, before serving accolades to MALT, an MALT’s first endeavor began in 1992 with again, they told me I could either go on a medi- county government, as well as tax brokers. It is labor of love.” In fact, that sentiment is in keep- cal dishonorable discharge or I could go into the understanding of land easements and the process Noble Meadow, located at the corner of Highway common for neighbors to refer neighbors to us, ing throughout MALT. These folks, including the therein is relevant. In effort to protect the con- 103 and Evergreen Parkway. The threat of devel- Merchant Marines.” and we end up with a community of donors.” An valuable board members, keep the process for- Eric opted for the Merchant Marines. servation values of a property, one can enter into opment drew the attention of concerned res- example is Pleasant Park Road in Conifer, where ever moving forward. We citizens of the moun- a conservation easement: a voluntary and legal idents. Just four people initially headed up the “We carried fuel, ammunition, food, and any- a string of property owners successfully worked tain area are truly fortunate. After all, once edu- thing the military needed, we took it to them,” agreement between a land owner and a Land team and labored to keep Noble Meadow and the with MALT. Remembering that MALT services six cated, we realize that we are surrounded by these Trust that restricts the use of land in a way that is adjacent Elk Meadow as inviting and restricted as explains Eric. “We ported all over the world; I got He spent two and a half months in coma. When in Evergreen. He’s visited regularly by his Mount counties, it’s obvious they have plenty of pros- dedicated works of service. We are blessed; just to see a lot of countries that most people don’t he woke from the coma, he discovered the Evans care team. deemed worthy. Such easements can be donated they are today. Readily seen as a wise move, pro- pects. Too, they are supported by various orga- look around. or sold by the land owner. Still, beyond recog- tection of this land has continued until this day. get to see.” damage had left him paraplegic. “They are awesome, I wouldn’t trade them for nizations such as the Evergreen Area Chamber Eric’s service provided him with four years of “There’s not much of my ticker left. I’m OK anything. I think they love caring for people.” nizing said restrictions, the landowner maintains Twenty-five years later in 2017, MALT celebrated of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and Elks Club, ownership and use of the property. In simpler its anniversary knowing the work they were rich experiences, but little in the way of benefits. with it. Nobody lives forever; my heart is just Eric says. to name a few. Applications by the U.S. Maritime Service for worse than most people. I had a chance to be put Eric’s team at Mount Evans feels the same way terms, an easement is a legal right to use anoth- doing had paid off and, as a result, much land, Board member and secretary for MALT Nikki veteran status have been denied four times, with on the list for a new heart, but I said no. I take 14 about him. It’s one of the reasons why, when er’s land for a specific limited purpose, mainly which could have been developed, remained in Croce is proud of this non-profit organization and the exception of a select group of mariners who pills a day now and I’ll be damned if I’m going to Mount Evans earned our We Honor Veterans Keri Jaeger is the Senior Director of Clinical protection. its natural state. volunteers much time for it. She said, “A great served in World War 2. take any more than that.” Level I status, he was one of the first veterans Services at Mount Evans Home Health Care Protected lands include wildlife and natural It was August 21, 2019, when MALT’s most deal of our outreach is through word of mouth. When Eric completed his service, he returned For a while, Eric lived in an apartment with we presented with a certificate recognizing his & Hospice. . To learn more about habitat, historic value, open space and scenic recent achievement was recognized. With more It’s common for neighbors to work together and to home to Colorado and became a small busi- his brother. After a series of falls and hospitaliza- service. supporting Mount Evans’ efforts, value, plus recreation and educational value. than 100 bicyclists, hikers, community members a wonderful thing to see.” Indeed, the annual Learn more about Mountain Area Land Trust Priority data is determined when considering and staff on hand, “the Sluice” opened at Floyd by visiting www.savetheland.org. ness owner. At age 37, his life took a dramatic tions, Eric made the decision to sign a do-not-re- “I was floored, I’ve never been recognized visit www.mountevans.org fundraiser is an absolute hit and is a valuable turn. He suffered four heart attacks in 10 hours. suscitate order and moved to Life Care Center for anything. I couldn’t believe that anybody A Skeptic’s View Mono Sodium Glutanate BY GARY LOFFLER Despite all the evidence that MSG is safe, there“ are now websites out there claiming it is not. hen discussing or thinking about ” is one of their highest safety ratings. However, history, it is important to remember some ten years later, a popular belief sprang up Wthat our ancestors were very much that MSG was causing a variety of symptoms like us in terms of intelligence, emotions, and (dizziness, numbness) for people who ate food love of food. One of the current “new, popular” prepared with it. In a very short amount of time taste descriptions is umami, yet another loaned a significant number of people believed they word in the English language, which translates as had “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” It got lots savory. This is not a millennial or hipster discov- of press, and soon restaurants were putting “No ery; “Apicius,” a recipe book from the 1st century MSG” signs on their doors. So, the FDA did some CE, calls for use of a fermented fish sauce called more testing and found nothing. People who liquamen, which had a umami taste. This is also believed they had a reaction to MSG were tested similar to even older variations known as garum. in double-blind studies (neither the subject nor Ancient Roman manufacturers produced garum the people involved in testing knew who was get- of varying qualities, the best of which were very ting the MSG and who was getting a placebo). expensive and considered a luxury for the rich. The results of this study and many others did not Apparently the factories where this was produced make the FDA change its mind about MSG; it were far removed from the houses of the rich due is still classified as Generally Recognized as Safe. to the rather pungent odor. Despite all the evidence that MSG is safe, there The making of garum involved fish intestines, are now websites out there claiming it is not. It salt, and spices and a few days to months of fer- is generally considered that much of the original mentation. It seems likely that its origin was with concern about MSG was racist in nature and was people who had little choice in what they could directed at Asian-Americans. Today the “MSG is afford to eat, and rotted fish was one of their lim- bad for you” position seems to mostly come from ited options. When added in small quantities to The more loudly someone exclaims they can fix this or that people who claim to be Food and Health special- stews and soups, it would have greatly enhanced “ problem, the more cautious you should be. ists, despite having no training in either field, and the flavor of a thin stock. People being people, typically offer dietary supplements for sale that someone refined the process, creating a depend- ” have not been approved by the FDA. As usual, able food additive. discovered that the source of all this great taste in tomatoes, grapes, seaweed, and mushrooms, it is a good idea to ask yourself why this person The Romans and Greeks traveled extensively was glutamic acid and glutamate. Glutamate is a as well as other foods. The current method of is so adamantly opposed to something that goes and may have spread this recipe along their way, non-essential amino acid, which means that your making MSG is a bacterial fermentation process against scientific findings. The best reaction to or it may have been developed independently in body produces this on its own, and though you that can use sugar beets, sugar cane, molasses, or hyperbole is caution. The more loudly someone Asia, where it is known as fish sauce. It became do not need it in your diet, it is nearly impos- other high-sugar-content carbohydrates. When exclaims they can fix this or that problem, the a popular flavoring and is still used throughout sible to avoid. It is common in cheeses such as packaged for delivery, MSG contains glutamate, more cautious you should be. If something could Vietnam, Thailand, and China. Worcestershire Parmesan, in cured ham, tomatoes, and even sodium, and water. Chinese restaurants would be fixed by the application of a simple remedy, it sauce was developed partly by accident in Europe green tea. use MSG because it would add the savory flavor would have been by now. The FDA is not infal- in the late 1800s. The original recipe was inten- Now for the skeptical part of the article. they wanted without adding a secondary taste lible, but they are a dependable resource whose tional but tasted horrible, so it was put aside in American Chinese restaurants started using a that adding mushrooms or seaweed would. MSG findings are based on years of scientific studies, a barrel for a year. Before the barrel was thrown version of this seasoning called monosodium was tested by the FDA in 1959 and classified as and they do not want to sell you anything. away some brave soul decided to taste it, thereby glutamate (MSG). This is essentially a salt derived Generally Recognized as Safe. Though this rating making Lea & Perrins rich. Eventually it was from the naturally occurring glutamic acid found may not sound like a sterling endorsement, it

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What’s in YOUR Gullet? BY FRANCESCA ARNIOTES

hew. Well, Christmas was fun, wasn’t eating a peanut or got sick from eating bread it? I spent a fortune on seafood to cel- when I was growing up. Webrate our Italian Christmas Eve with How about resolving to be more aware of what more than 20 family and friends. And the tradi- we put in our and our children’s bodies? Read tional annual desserts….I made cannoli, Sicilian labels and assume that if you don’t know what cassata, pizzelle, biscotti. Christmas Day breakfast that ingredient is, it’s corn. Let’s watch out for of those same desserts, followed by dinner of lasa- our own best interests — our health and well gne, prime rib and all the sides. Then came my being — because I’m pretty sure the food indus- birthday party with a buffet of favorite foods from try isn’t. It takes more effort, but if it isn’t worth countries all around the Mediterranean Sea. New it, what is? Year’s Eve tradition means eating lentils at mid- At C&K, our goal is to educate and empower night (they are shaped like little bitty coins and so our guests to enjoy cooking, eating, and travel- eating them ensures prosperity in the new year) ling. We are here to make people feel good and and then pork during the first day of the new have fun. So in our classes both here in Conifer year for good luck. So, here we are on the other and in Tuscany, we use the same ingredients we side of all that bacchanalia; and as the remnants BROCCOLI, MUSHROOM, WALNUT CASSEROLE For 4 people eat at home. We choose grass-fed, free-range, of the feasting disappear from the refrigerator, I wild-caught, and air-chilled for our proteins. We 2# broccoli, cut into florets and Put oil, onion, and garlic in a skillet and turn reflect with gratitude that I’ve enjoyed cooking buy eggs from neighbors. Vegetables are filling, quarter-sized pieces* heat to low. Cook until translucent. Add broc- and eating all my favorite dishes for two weeks nutritious, colorful and delicious. In summer I 1# mushrooms quartered coli and cook until starting to soften. Add straight. So now what? Do you ever get a little bit grow my own. When I buy, I buy organic. These mushrooms and spices and cook until soft. bored with meals? Maybe it’s time to play with a 1 cup walnut halves / pieces options are more expensive, but it encourages Add walnuts, farro if using, and stir to com- new cuisine. And while we’re at it, since it’s a new 2 cloves garlic, minced mindfulness, reduces food waste and we eat less bine. Put milk in microwave for 45 seconds. year, shall we resolve to make a positive change? ½ c onion, diced and feel better. At our table vegetables are the star In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in Because I’m in the food business, I have to do a 2 T butter of the show, with meat or fish in a supporting flour and cook 1 minute. Add the warm milk lot of research not only to be able to answer ques- 2 T flour role. We carefully source our grains. World cui- slowly, stirring to avoid lumps. Cook gently tions in our classes, but also to accommodate the sine celebrates legumes, and we have great dishes 2 c milk until thickened to coat the back of a spoon. ballooning number of people with food allergies to show you. If you’d like to learn a new cuisine 1 c shredded cheddar cheese Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese and so that they can enjoy eating a wider variety of to spice up your meals or to steer clear of food ½ c mozzarella cheese, shredded stir to combine. Pour vegetables into an oiled dishes. There is, I’ve learned, a lot to be alarmed with bad actors, come play at C&K. Optional: 1 c cooked Italian farro baking dish. Cover with the cheese sauce. about when it comes to our food. For one thing, In the meantime, play with this recipe. S&P to taste Top with the mozzarella. Bake at 350 degrees there is corn in everything. You’ve seen that 1 about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly corn syrup, a big culprit in making us and our /8 t each cumin, paprika, coriander and browning. kids fat, is in everything, but that’s just the tip Extra virgin olive oil of the iceberg. Commodity corn and soy are still * Broccoli stems are yummy. Cut off tough outer layer. in and on everything, and it’s not good for us. Castles and Kitchens offers cooking experiences I’m not talking about glorious Olathe sweet corn. them up. Cows were designed to eat grass, pigs pesticides and herbicides in the plant itself do to at their farmhouse kitchen in Conifer and at the It’s the stuff that is engineered, pretreated with to eat insects. Since we are what we eat, are we us? Are the bacteria in our digestive tract killed 1000-year-old farmhouse in Chianti. If you’d like pesticide, grown in quantities beyond all reason still eating commodity corn even when we have off too? Is that where all these food allergies come to join them for either one, go to their website and disguised in so many ways that it is hard a hamburger? And if corn fattens up the ani- from? We have to think that something in the last www.castlesandkitchens.com or contact Francesca to avoid. It is fed to our meat animals to fatten mals, why wouldn’t it fatten us? And what do the 40 years has changed, because nobody died from or Tom at [email protected]. PAUSE AND BREATHE No Worries! BY CINDY KIMBALL-HODGES Jeff’s There is always a solution. Don’t fixate on the problem. favorites “ —Sonia Choquette, author and teacher ” their luggage in the overhead bin. We don’t have to be traveling or on an airplane — we can take a grocery cart back into the store or maybe just Do you think we can see helping others as stop what we are doing, place another person “ receiving gifts for ourselves? ahead of our tasks, smile and say hello. It is a gift to us to be able to help another. And when Bridge Over ” they have the courage to ask for our help — this is a gift that has been placed right in front of us. I recently read a book about a donkey named Flash. Rachel Ann Ridge had her life turned Troubled Water upside down by taking in a homeless donkey. BY PAUL SIMON She tells a story about how, in the dead of a Texas drought, Flash found excitement and pleasure in eating the “fruit” from the bois d’arc tree. Rachel describes the fruit as a lime green, When you’re weary, feeling small Like a bridge over troubled water pebbly, oversized tennis ball — not exactly When tears are in your eyes, I will lay me down appetizing. This donkey would position himself near the bois d’arc tree just outside his I’ll dry them all Like a bridge over troubled water fence and “ask” his people to throw the horse I’m on your side, I will lay me down apples to him. Then he’d enthusiastically eat oh, when times get rough them, sharing his delight with anyone who was Sail on silver girl paying attention. Flash found a way to thrive And friends just can’t be found Sail on by in the drought. He would stand where the fruit Like a bridge over troubled water Your time has come to shine was falling. As humans we’ve got more in common than I will lay me down All your dreams are on their way we know. We all have our own droughts and Like a bridge over troubled water See how they shine our own sick horses. We all stop breathing. We I will lay me down Oh, if you need a friend t was getting cold and now it was really dark. home three days later. Surrendering to the idea Sonia Choquette, an author and teacher, says, fixate on problems and try to think our way I’d been working with the vet for almost I could not “think” myself out of this problem, I “There is always a solution.” In fact, there are out. Sometimes we worry, sacrificing our sleep When you’re down and out I’m sailing right behind two hours. Our seven-week-old filly was reached out…and an incredible family came to millions of solutions to every problem. But, as and our health. Maybe… if we change the way I When you’re on the street Like a bridge over troubled water sick — really sick. “There is nothing else I can do. our rescue. she says, “Don’t fixate on the problem.” Worry we exist in this world, we can enjoy our lives We need to get her to the hospital. Is that pos- Above all, the human body wants to survive. and over-thinking can cause real problems for no matter how rough things get. Do you think When evening falls so hard I will ease your mind sible?” I knew it wasn’t good — but how’d it get I’m told our brains’ frontal lobes shut down the human body: lack of sleep, inflammation, we can see helping others as receiving gifts for I will comfort you, Like a bridge over troubled water this bad? We didn’t have a horse trailer or a truck under stress. When we need to “think” to solve and sickness. If we can be quiet, if we can keep ourselves? Can we stop worrying, breathe and to get Solstice and her mom, Raven, to someone our problems, our reasoning capacity is dimin- breathing and if we can get grounded, we will get grounded before trying to solve problems? I’ll take your part, I will ease your mind who could help. I stepped away, took a deep ished. In addition, we hold our breath when see how to solve the problem. This quiet space Maybe we can ask for guidance to get to the oh, when darkness comes breath and through my tears I sent out a couple we are stressed out. No wonder our brains shut is where we find solutions. Maybe part of the place “where the fruit is falling.” It is not easy And pain is all around of text messages asking for help. I received one down our executive function. The way to keep solution is to ask for help. but it is simple: pause, breathe, get grounded, Did you miss something in a past issue of Your Mountain Connection? Want to back, from an angel, “I have a truck and a trailer. us alive is to ensure our hearts beat and our Author Wayne Dyer said that in helping and, if you can, let others help Source: LyricFind • Songwriter: Paul Simon revisit an article or featured artist? Not a problem! You can now download full I’ll be there in 25 minutes.” lungs get oxygen. Sadly this takes away from another we find our own gifts. He specifically Bridge over Troubled Water lyrics versions of our past issues on our web site at: yourmtnconnection.com. We, the humans, left the hospital at 2:00 am our problem-solving abilities, at least from the spoke about traveling on airplanes. He looked © Universal Music Publishing Group after a long night. Thankfully both horses came problem we think is the most important. forward to helping a fellow passenger place We will have the current issue and four back issues available. Enjoy...again!

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It’s a new year and people are busy way to meet friends to pick up a unique gift. Any making resolutions, setting goals, time I find a few extra minutes, I can treat myself to visit one of our mountain galleries or Center and basically shaking off what for the Arts Evergreen, all free admission, all didn’t go that great last year, while the time. When hunger for good food and good hoping for good things for this year. company arise, I appreciate that I don’t have to drive down the mountain, but can stay and have fine food, trendy tapas, and affordable dining just or me — I want to take a different approach, moments from home. one that I hope will remain with me for the But what I most appreciate about our moun- remainder of my life, not just this year. I F tain community, is the community — the people. want to have a new appreciation of everything I love that I can start up a conversation with that I have in my life. And there is so much to someone who is just standing beside me in the appreciate when you get to live in our mountain grocery store. I love laughing at greeting cards communities. with others whom I have never met, but we both Every time I head home from Denver on I-70 seem to appreciate the same humor. I love that and come over the Genesee rise, I appreciate the We are so lucky to live when I do something stupid while driving, the beauty of the Front Range. I grew up on Lookout person who braked for me will wave back an Mountain, one exit too far east to get to enjoy in harmony“ with our critters! “it’s ok” at my apologetic wave in the rear view that vista daily. However, a few years back I vis- ” mirror. (Don’t try this down the mountain!) ited the incredible collection of local artist Ted Here’s the thing about living in our mountain Garcia’s 2014 works of Alla Plein Air art (still communities: no one was forced to move here. available directly from the artist) and having When I want to get some fresh air, look at the Of course, the elk and deer, the more elusive No one gets transferred to our community. Each already selected another painting that I “just had incredible choices I have of places to wander! A bear, cougar and bobcats, not to mention the of us chose to live where people will take time for to have,” I walked past a landscape. Without simple walk around Evergreen Lake, DeDisse, Elk eagles that perch near the lake and the hawks that each other or for our elk crossing the road, and to so much as a hesitation in my step, I reached Meadow, Flying J, Maxwell Falls, the Watershed, often stop for a rest on our electric lines are also appreciate the beauty in which we thrive. When out and ripped it off the display wall. (I did no up Mt. Evans Road, Reynolds Park, down 74, something I appreciate. I am charmed when I see you’re surrounded by everything everyone else is damage; Velcro held the canvas.) I turned to Ted over to 73 — all just a quick drive away. How can my Evergreen neighbors forget their schedules to striving to find, it’s easy to appreciate it all. and said, “I don’t know why I have to have this, you live up here and not appreciate the conve- stop and take photos of elk splashing in Upper but I do.” He told me that he had painted the nience of getting out and getting away? No fuss Bear Creek, deer drinking from Cub Creek and mountains from just north of Rockland church. Anne Vickstrom’s first writing gig was right and muss of our Denver visitors who have to perhaps a fox crossing Pleasant Park Road. We here at . She has Aha! I rode the school bus to Ralston Elementary Your Mountain Connection maneuver the crunch on I-70 and the crawl of are so lucky to live in harmony with our critters! written for national and regional publications for four years and that was the view I saw each I-25, just to be able to come and smell the pines, There are other factors to appreciate when and has published books. She loves living in day. I suppose I appreciated that view way back breathe in our fresh air and remember why we living in our mountain communities. I love that Evergreen where she and her husband raised then when I was just a child. live in Colorado in the first place. I can run into a number of darling shops on my their three children and six dogs.

MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | Stories are contributed by local residents to inspire healthy living, happy families, and community giving. Deadline is the 16th of each month. Email your story to [email protected]. To date over $ 116,000 has been donated to mountain area nonprofits by MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | 6949 highway 73, suite 7, evergreen, colorado 80439 | t. 303-674-3701 • f. 303-674-3801 PAGE 22 | NEWS ON THE POSITIVE SIDE MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | JANUARY 2020 MOUNTAIN CONNECTION | JANUARY 2020 PAGE 23 | WWW.YOURMTNCONNECTION.COM connections Make Each Day a New Beginning Pet BY KAARSTEN TURNER DALBY Celebrate the milestones and subsequent accomplishments “ of making it through the minutes, days, and weeks ” New Year. New Year’s Eve. advances many ideas about relationships that New Year’s Day is a national became household concepts, such as “high-maintenance” and the “transitional person.” The ori- holiday celebrated on January gins of the film were derived from Reiner’s return 1st, following both the Gregorian to single life after a divorce. An interview Ephron and the Julian calendar. conducted with Reiner provided the basis for Harry. Sally was based on Ephron and some of her friends. Crystal came on board and made his New Year’s holiday is often marked by his own contributions to the screenplay, making fireworks, parades, and reflection upon Harry funnier. Ephron supplied the structure of Tthe last year, while looking ahead to the the film, with much of the dialogue based on the future’s possibilities. Many people celebrate New real-life friendship between Reiner and Crystal. Year’s in the company of loved ones, involving Thirty years later, and pretty much every year traditions meant to bring luck and success in the since 1989, my sister watch this movie on New STRIPE MEET DOC MEET BINGO MEET ELSA upcoming year. New Year’s marks a date of newly- Year’s. Remember, I explained above that New Stripe was found in Ft Morgan. She is a pretty, short- Doc was relinquished by owner, who felt he might have Bingo, a 4-year-old tuxedo girl, came to us from a Elsa is a spayed female husky. She was rescued from a found happiness and a clean slate. For many Year’s didn’t mean much to me until now. haired tabby girl, who is about three years old. She did a chance at a better home with us. He is not happy in the hoard-like situation. Bingo was living in a carrier, so is high-kill shelter in New Mexico and brought to Colorado. celebrating New Year’s, it is their opportunity The culmination of sappy sister RomCom is the well with her rescuer, but she is not happy in the Adoption cat room and is reactive. He is a beautiful Maine Coon Mix understandably still adapting. She’ll need to trust you Little did we know she was pregnant with six puppies! to learn from the prior year and make positive final scene on New Year’s Eve where, after twelve Center with the other cats, and she sticks to herself. She boy that needs to be in a home without dogs or children. before coming out of her shell. For someone who wants She has been an amazing Momma and now it’s time for changes in their lives. years, Harry and Sally decide that they want to does love to play. She can be a little reactive when she He possibly could live with another cat, but it would to give a previously mishandled cat a second chance at her to find her forever family and be loved and spoiled. I must confess the celebration of the new year spend the rest of their lives together. The song has had enough pets, but she is improving. She has been depend on the temperament. Someone with patience, a wonderful life, this is your girl. She is not very happy She is approximately 2 years old and completely vetted. usually doesn’t mean much to me. In prior years, “Auld Lang Syne” is sung at the stroke of midnight with us for over 1 year and that is TOO long. She is really who likes a challenge, would be a great fit for him. He is being around the other cats. But she does love to play, has She requires a family with husky experience and a fenced I have worked hard to make each day a new in almost every English-speaking country in the ready for a home...She just needs a place to feel loved and making a lot of progress because the volunteers have been a lot of energy, and is making progress. Be sure to visit yard. This sweet girl is lovable and ready to enjoy life. beginning and celebrate the milestones and sub- world to bring in the new year. It is also sung in secure. To meet her, visit the EAPL Cat Adoption working really hard with him. He is at the EAPL Cat her at the EAPL Cat Adoption Center hosted by Call Eileen at 303-520-2690 for more information. sequent accomplishments of making it through “When Harry Met Sally.” At least partially writ- Center at Chow Down in Evergreen. Adoption Center at Chow Down in Evergreen. Chow Down in Evergreen. the minutes, days, and weeks. New Year’s Day ten by Robert Burns in the 1700’s, the song was was just another day when I celebrated a new first published in 1796 after Burns’ death. An old beginning. The turn over to 2020 feels really We should not forget our old friends Scottish tune, “Auld Lang Syne” literally means different for me. When I reflect back on 2019, “old long ago,” or simply, “the good old days.” It is there was a whole lot of crap I’d like to leave and“ should celebrate a reunion with them. about old friends who have parted and meet again. behind pretty much forever, and it makes sense ” To celebrate their long friendship, they share a to celebrate the new year with a different kind of first day of the year. It wasn’t until Julius Caesar One of my most favorite movies of all time drink together and reminisce of memories from emphasis. So, with intention, I am going to party implemented the Julian calendar that January is “When Harry Met Sally.” It was released in long ago. The basic message is that we should like it’s 2019 instead of 1999. No matter. I will be first became the common day for the celebration. 1989, and I was nineteen years old. It is a classic not forget our old friends and should celebrate embracing the opportunities of the new decade, While early celebrations leaned towards pagan RomCom written by Nora Ephron and directed a reunion with them. The song is an interesting new month, new year. themes celebrating the earth’s cycles, Christian by Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan choice for the new year, and it is a classic cinema The celebration of the new year is one of the tradition celebrates the Feast of the Circumcision as Harry and Sally, respectively. The story follows scene. If you are among the few who have never oldest holidays, and the nature of the festivities of Christ on New Year’s Day. Roman Catholics the title characters from the time they meet upon seen the movie, I might suggest you spend your has changed over time. Historians say the cel- often celebrate the Solemnity of Mary. Today the college graduation before sharing a cross-country New Year’s Eve watching Harry and Sally bumble ebration originated thousands of years ago in celebration stands on its own and has become drive, through twelve years of chance encounters their way through finding each other. You won’t ancient Babylon. Since then, many cultures have associated with relationships, introspection, and in New York City, and raises the iconic question regret the time spent. Happy New Year! used the sun and the moon cycle to anchor the new beginnings. “Can men and women ever just be friends?” and business profile MEET KATO MEET SONNY MEET SVEN What makes MEET BILL Bill is a handsome, long-haired, gentle, grey tabby about Kato is a big orange boy about 8 years old. He needs a Another wonderful cat left to fend for herself, Sonny Sven is a 9-week-old male puppy. He is intelligent, The Wing Wagon Can’t Be Stopped 4–5 years old. Bill came from a hoarding situation in Ft. home without any dogs. Cats and pet-friendly children managed to find her way to a well-fed feral colony where lovable, and has a wonderful temperament. As you can BY PENNY RANDELL Lupton, where cats were living confined to a carrier. Can would be okay. He’s currently at our EAPL Cat Adoption she stood out as social. She is a beautiful short-haired see, he is cute as can be. He will need a fenced yard and MOUNTAIN you imagine? He loves to be petted and brushed, and is Center waiting for someone to take him home. Sometimes tabby, probably about 1 1/2 years old, waiting patiently lots of love! CONNECTION A meal not to be forgotten at a very reasonable cost. learning to trust and be a cat again. He was progressing it is difficult to put relevant descriptions up, but by for someone who will give her the life she deserves. She is Call Eileen at 303-520-2690 to find out more. nicely in a recent foster home; we assume he’ll do the meeting the individual cat you make that connection. still adjusting — doing fine with the other cats, but still “ One can ”delight in a half-pound hamburger same once he’s acclimated to our adoption center. Come Kato is ready for someone to make that connection. He is unsure with people. If you approach slowly, she loves to or go the more traditional route with a quar- at the EAPL Cat Adoption Center at Chow Down in be petted. Brown tabbies are thought to be the best all- DIFFERENT? ter-pound serving. Their fryers get a workout, meet him. You won’t get a better, loving cat in the end. Bill is at our EAPL Cat Adoption Center at Chow Evergreen. around cat you can add to your life. Currently at EAPL’s true, but Jaclyn is insistent on adding more Down in Evergreen. Cat Adoption Center at Chow Down in Evergreen. items to the menu that don’t require frying. $116,000 Donated Grilled chicken is also featured. When it comes to dessert, they’ve got you covered. Fried Oreos to Local Nonprofits and funnel cakes are on the menu, completing a meal not to be forgotten at a very reasonable All Photos by cost. The couple is considering other changes as Each month, Your Mountain well. Because about half of the business is take- Muddy Paws out, they may change their opening hour to Connection donates to a local 10:30 to serve local high school students and teachers. With added effort they vow to honor Photography nonprofit. It is our way of those with little time. The goal of a faster pickup Amy Johnson of Muddy Paws Photography spe- of your called-in order is already in the works. cializes in fine art pet photography. Her portraits helping to build community. Being open every day except Monday gives are taken in studio and have the striking appear- They are on fire with energy to keep the community these two the chance to serve this fortu- ance of an elegant painting. Your dog does not It also is our pleasure! We nate community in the way they have always have to be calm or disciplined for Amy to get “ happy, entertained, and well-fed. dreamed. When asked, the two declare hard amazing pictures — really! invite all caring businesses to ” work as the key to success and peace of mind. The goal of Muddy Paws is not only to give fter 19 years in operation, Conifer’s Wing hopes of finding such a business. Instead of start- Stacy said, “Hard work is the answer. We took you beautiful images of your dog but also to advertise in our publication. Wagon has seen significant changes. ing out with a completely new restaurant, they a leap of faith, and I am so glad we did.” For help you display the images in best way possible. ABeginning in Bailey, Colorado, in 2000, took on one that was already experiencing great certain, the Wing Wagon, conveniently located They are truly pieces of art. Celebrate making a difference! Bill and Charlie Straight served delicious foods success. Stacy Hale said, “We bought the busi- on Conifer Road, is a winner and is waiting to Amy offers complimentary sessions to any from a wagon, and the Wing Wagon was born. ness because it is an excellent product with a bring a smile to your face and a casual answer rescue dog that is trying to find his forever family. It could be contagious! After seven years of growing success, the busi- good customer base.” for your dietary requests. MEET MICKY MEET PATSY AND LORETTA All you have to do is bring the dog to her studio ness moved to its current location in Conifer and Once inside, the ambiance will eventually be If you are looking for an awesome boy, who has had more Loretta and Patsy were dumped in a semi-rural area around Topeka, Kansas, earlier this year. They found their way to in South Evergreen near Conifer for a 15-minute has continued serving the public for the past 12 accentuated as more of a sports restaurant, with Tuesday – Wednesday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm than a few rough breaks, then Micky is your boy. Back a very kind couple’s home where they were fed and cared for. As it turned out, Loretta was pregnant and had three session, and she will send the rescue organization years. Then, as it is now, this business continues jerseys from local high schools and Denver pro- Thursday – Friday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm with us since July, we were able to get his gastric issues adorable kittens. The couple continued to care for them but realized they could not keep 5 more kitties, so reached out for a digital file of the dog’s portrait for their website. to rank highest in the community with Google fessional teams decorating the walls and televi- Saturday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm straightened out — but he had developed two different help. EAPL stepped up and the Topeka 5 made their way to Evergreen, CO, to find their forever homes. They have really CALL and Yelp. As of one month ago, the Wing Wagon sion tuned to sports programs. They even have Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday: Closed) changed hands and is now owned by Stacy and a happy hour. In addition, those who are brave 26367 Conifer Rd., Suite E nasal infections that were not originally diagnosed. After come out of their shell and they have a lot of fun playing together. Come and visit them at the EAPL Cat Adoption For more information visit several doses of two meds, Mickey is on the mend and Jaclyn Hale. This dedicated couple has never enough to sample the hottest wing sauces will Conifer CO 80433 Center at Chow Down in Evergreen. www.muddypawsphotos.com. If you would like 303-674-3701 (303) 816-5511 • www.wingwagonco.com ready for his final home. Come and visit this terrific amazing wall art of your favorite furry friend, owned a restaurant before, and yet they are on be honored with an announcement hung on the guy at the EAPL Cat Adoption Center at Chow contact Amy Johnson at 303-229-4739 or fire with energy to keep the community happy, wall. All sauces are available, but so far only three Down. You won’t miss him — he’ll either greet you or be [email protected]. Muddy Paws is TO ADVERTISE entertained, and well-fed. people have gone the distance and consumed the in the middle of everything going on. Looking for their forever homes located in South Evergreen near Conifer. The Hales, originally from Texas, moved to hottest of hot. Conifer from New Mexico seven years ago with But that’s not all there is to the Wing Wagon.

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CONIFER UPDATE Jock Spence left Where are you going in 2020? his signature“ throughout BY MELANIE SWEARENGIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the Evergreen area.” irst, there have been so opportunities and advocating many amazing things for a healthy economic envi- Fhappening here in Conifer ronment. We are a catalyst for Thanks to all over the past couple of months; business growth. We believe let me start by catching you up. in offering businesses unique who attended the In November the Conifer and effective ways to grow their Chamber hosted our annual business through creative mar- 37th annual Conifer Festival of Trees. Thank you keting, networking, education Christmas Parade! to Best Awning Company and and leadership development Stone playhouse, Jock’s masterpiece Conifer Gutter Company for programs. We are a convener sponsoring the event, to all of of leaders and influencers. We Intricate beamed ceiling at Camp Neosho our businesses that sponsored believe in understanding the trees and donated wreaths and We are a needs of our business commu- centerpieces. The event was a nity and working to advocate huge success and great evening champion“ for a on behalf of our businesses. celebrating the holidays! Next, strong community. And we are a champion for a the first Saturday of December strong community. We believe the Chamber hosted the 37th Annual Conifer in working” within the local community to pro- Christmas Parade. It was an incredible day. mote our area and create a strong link between Thank you to RE/MAX Alliance for sponsoring businesses, residents and visitors. this event. The talent represented by our com- Coming up this month, our Monthly Chamber Wind-in-Woven munity was amazing! There were over 35 entries meeting will be held January 10 at Our Lady of this year! I love to see the different organizations, the Pines Catholic Church from 7:15a-9:00a. businesses, clubs and families pull together to Jodi Dolph, our current Board President and real create unique and creative floats and keep the estate agent with Keller Williams Foothills, will Conifer Christmas Parade tradition alive! be speaking about maximizing your leads and EVERGREEN’S MASTER BUILDER The VERY BEST Do you know where you are going in 2020? generating new leads. The After Hours Mixer will Yogi Berra said, “If you don’t know where you be held on Thursday, January 16, from 5-7p at CANDY PORTER small town are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” It is The Venue Theatre Company. To register for any EVERGREEN MOUNTAIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Christmas Parade! important for businesses to set a strategic plan, of these events or for more information, log on to and now is a great time of the year to start this our website at GoConifer.com. he legacy of Jock Spence is clearly seen Documents indicate Spence’s reputation and out utilize local materials and enhance its PHOTOS BY process. Strategic planning is the process of set- Melanie Swearengin throughout the Evergreen area. The gra- Spence declared this as a master crafts- mountain setting. This home is currently pre- JULIE DIKKEN WITH ting an organization’s direction and priorities. A Executive Director Tcious homes of an earlier era are preserved stone house as his man preceded him served as a private residence. MACARONI KID: EVERGREEN, strategic plan brings the mission of the organi- Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce today and appreciated for their beauty and “masterpiece.” as neighbors of the Beginning in 1914, Genevieve Chandler CONIFER, BAILEY zation to the forefront and guides the leadership craftsmanship. Other buildings Dodge’s, Louise and Phipps, a Denver socialite, bought 1000 acres to evaluate the future of the organization, while If you have any membership questions, John (Jock) Spence, often considered that Jock remodeled Leonard Everett, of land on Upper Bear Creek and hired Denver setting goals to move the mission forward. or would like to find out more about becoming Evergreen’s master builder, was born in the for the Douglases were admired Spence’s architect Maurice Briscoe to design her moun- The Conifer Chamber has been working on a a member, contact me at the Chamber office, Orkney Islands, off the northeast coast of on the campus of the work at the Dodge tain home. Mrs. Phipps did not envision a strategic plan. As the Chamber finalized the plan Melanie Swearengin, Executive Director, Scotland, on April 11, 1860. When he was 21 current Church of the house and hired him rustic cabin but an elegant mansion. She took a for the next few years, our overall vision is to [email protected], 303-838-5711. years old, Jock emigrated to Canada. By a cir- Transfiguration. Mary in 1909 to build detailed hand in the design while she entrusted create a thriving business community through Thank you for your continued support and cuitous route through Canada, Jock eventually Neosho Williams, Dr. them a summer the construction to Jock Spence. In the summer meaningful connections, igniting growth thank you for shopping local! joined his brother, Thomas, in Evergreen. Jo’s mother, bought the retreat on the of 1916, tents with wooden floors were set up Build your community... Jock soon established a reputation as an Stewart Hotel on the Evans-Elbert Ranch. on the premises and elegantly furnished with exceptional craftsman noted as a perfectionist in banks of Bear Creek in Named Wind-in- furniture and oriental rugs for Mrs. Phipps, her creating beautiful wood and stone work. Some 1897, and Jock trans- Woven, the house two teenage daughters, a maid, cook, and men of the structures he constructed or remodeled in formed it into a small is built in the rustic working on the project. The main house at the CONIFER CHAMBER — JOIN OUR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST the area are the many buildings at Camp Neosho, Episcopal chapel and Craftsman style and complex, which she named Greystone Camp, now Hiwan Museum; many of the Episcopal living quarters for the is currently a pri- was completed in 1921 and remains a private This meeting welcomes chamber members, prospective members, and any of our neighbors Mission buildings, including the distinctive bell vicar. He added rough- vate residence. The residence today. The finely paneled walls and interested in learning more about our business community and activities in the area! tower; The Evergreen Music Conference, now cut slab siding to the unique wood finish beamed ceilings were finished by Jock and his 2nd Friday of every month held at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Aspen Park. Lariat Lodge and Center Stage; the Phelps Dodge exterior, creating the in these rooms is a crew with the heat burnished woodwork method 9444 Eagle Cliff Rd. @ 7:15 am – 9:00 am Ranch, now the Outdoor Lab School of Jefferson form of a cross. In 1911 Spence innovation. he had employed at Wind-in-Woven. County; Greystone and three summer homes on Jock built the Bell Tower As described in In 1920 – 21, the Douglas family donated Networking fee $12 members and $18 guests the Evans Ranch. of rustic timbers, which Bell Tower at Mission of the Transfiguration 1925 the 1980 applica- land on the campus of the Mission of the Register in advance at GoConifer.com The EMAHS local history files revealed a was used to alert the com- tion for National Transfiguration where Jock built the stone and letter written by Jock’s daughter, Marquette, munity to emergencies, Register of Historic Places, “beams, ceiling, ver- timber library that served the community until who remarked of her father’s work, “There was celebrations, and calls to worship. At its top is a tical panels, battens were all finished uniformly 1952. This sturdy structure is currently owned no architect. The owner and my Dad worked metal Celtic cross from the razed Church of the by a wood-scorching process done with hot iron; by the Church of the Transfiguration. The out the design between them.” Jock was patient Redeemer in New York City. the result is a warm, dark velvety luster, particu- Evergreen Conference, an annual summer school The Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to and attentive to the wishes of his patrons and The Clarence Phelps Dodge home, known larly lustrous in candle or firelight.” of liturgical music for the clergy, was founded making our community the best it can be. We are here to worked with them to design the home of their as Haystack Gulch, was located on 160 acres Also in the area was a plot of land owned by by Canon Douglas and would become nation- vision. His structures carried out the then-pop- adjacent to the Evans-Elbert Ranch on Upper the Devlan brothers, who in 1923 sold their ally recognized. Between 1921 and 1924, Jock support our local businesses and create opportunities for ular Craftsman ideals that included adapting Bear Creek. Prior to the Dodges’ purchase, property to Leonard Metcalf, an acquaintance built the four rustic buildings that made up its them to grow and get connected to our community. architecture to the natural environment, utilizing this property was occupied by John Newman, of John Evans II. Metcalf hired Jock Spence to campus that today house the Lariat Lodge and www.goconifer.com locally sourced pine, fir and granite fieldstone. owner of one of six sawmills in the Bear Creek create the extensive stonework for a lodge that Center Stage. Jock was employed in 1893 by the Williams- Basin. Clarence Dodge was the publisher of the included a stone and log great room, massive Jock left his signature throughout the Douglas family to create a great room from a Colorado Springs Gazette and a member of the fireplaces, with a feature that included placement Evergreen area, not on the ridge-top homes that hay barn as a summer retreat which the family Colorado House of Representatives. His wife, of water pipes in the firebox that could be used dot our landscape today but in the sedate homes named Camp Neosho, now the Hiwan Museum. Regina, designed the beautiful summer home for to heat water for use in other parts of the house. and buildings that remain and reflect their origi- In 1896 he built an octagonal tower addition, her family, hiring Jock Spence as builder from This innovative feature was utilized by Spence nal concept. Today, we are beneficiaries of Jock’s Experience Conifer! which included a library/sitting room on the first 1903 to 1907. The house has square-cut hand- in his other structures, including Camp Neosho, craftsmanship and are fortunate to view the tan- floor and a bedroom on the second floor that dis- hewn logs, diamond-paned windows, stone Wind-in-Woven, Greystone and the Anne Evans gible results of his skilled work. Best Things to Do in Conifer, CO plays an intricate beamed ceiling. In keeping with fireplaces, and beautiful wood paneling. In a house. Upon Metcalf’s death, John Evans II pur- Sources found in the EMAHS archival collection he Conifer area is a charming mountain Take a look at our “Top Things to Do in preferred practice, Jock used hand tools in the letter penned by Regina’s brother, Horace Lunt, chased the Metcalf House, which was later sold and oral history tapes of Ethelind and Holcomb destination with an elevation of 8,277 feet, Conifer, CO” lists, and we’ll show you the best construction of the buildings he created, coupled Jock is described as “a skilled carpenter and to his sister, Margaret Evans Davis, as a summer Austin, Helen Bromfield, Anne Douglas and Sister located along U.S. Route 285 and nestled Conifer has to offer for that experience. Whether with local materials, akin to the summer camps mason who, unlike most competent workmen, retreat for her husband, Roblin, and family. The Mary Paula as well as the 1968 oral interview T of the Adirondack Mountains of New York in the was willing to do things the way his employers original concept has been preserved and is a pri- with Bryan Schwartz conducted by Peg Hayden. in the Foothills southwest of Denver. Here you’ll you’re looking for a great place to eat, the next find great restaurants, festivals, and outdoor big concert or festival, community-minded tips, rustic style. Over a twenty-five year period, from wanted them done rather than insisting on his vate residence today. activities. Our residents and visitors enjoy moun- the best businesses to work with, or where to be 1893-1918, Jock continued to add to the main own ideas. I remember his spending hours, if In 1910, Governor John Evans’ daugh- The Evergreen Mtn. Area Historical Society tain biking, hiking, rock climbing, four-wheeling, in Conifer, CO, when something’s going on, we’ll house at Camp Neosho, resulting in a magnifi- not days, patiently putting up and taking down ter, Anne, envisioned a summer home on the is your local history resource. Visit our website camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, bring you front row to the action! cent 17-room retreat, including an addition that various designs of paneling in the living room Evans Ranch after the original family summer at jchscolorado.org and like us on Facebook at sledding and so much more! Stop in and see us housed Canon Douglas’ private chapel. until Regina decided which one she liked best”. home, The Cottage, was destroyed by fire. The www.facebook.com/JCHSCOLORADO/ to learn why Conifer truly is a great choice for www.goconifer.com/top-10-lists/ Jock built numerous outbuildings on the The ranch complex eventually included ser- structure resulted from a combination of Anne living, raising a family, working and enjoying the Camp Neosho property, including Douglas’ vants’ quarters and laundry, ice house, barn, and Evans’ creative ideas and the skillful execution great outdoors. son Eric’s “Baby House” or nursery, which was an office/studio for Clarence and Regina. The of builder Jock Spence. Both the interior and Local! enlarged for Eric’s family and now houses the Dodges operated a combination cattle ranch and exterior walls are constructed of 15-inch-diam- museum offices; housekeeper’s cabin; smoke- resort. In 1961, Jefferson County purchased the eter peeled vertical logs with tongue-and-groove house; vegetable storage cellar; chauffeur’s house; ranch as the Mount Evans Outdoor Laboratory process, making them draft-proof without need Buy 2 garages; barn; workshop and in 1931, Spence School and continues to utilize the main house for chinking. Diamond-pane windows, massive WE SUPPORT LIVING LOCALLY built a stone playhouse for Eric’s three children. as an educational facility for students. hand-adzed beams, impressive stonework inside

Jan 1 –31 to finger knit an ear warmer. Finger knitting is a Jan 29 Discovery Play, Third Sat., 11:30 am. Let’s play! Lions Club of Conifer meets at 6:30pm the 2nd Q’s and Brews Trivia at Lariat Lodge, second Platte Canyon Fire IREA Food Drive. Help those in need this popular knitting technique that doesn’t require the Wilderness Adventure on the John Muir Trail, Build STEM skills as you enjoy songs, stories, & 4th Mon. Inquire via 303-674-9555. Thursday, 7 pm. Hosted by the EVERGREEN winter. Bring your nonperishable food donations use of knitting needles. Use bulky yarn to create a 6:30 pm, EVERGREEN LIBRARY. Rena Koesler and hands-on fun with your family. Keep the The Mountain Resource Center in Conifer LIBRARY. Be there, enjoy some brew and show Protection District to any IREA office (in Conifer, 13404 Old US cozy ear warmer in fun colors to keep you com- embarked on a solo wilderness adventure on the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! offers a variety of classes each month including everyone how smart you are. Must be 21+ years Hwy 285) through Jan. 31. We will distribute fortable this winter. Adults, Teens, Tweens John Muir Trail in 2018 as a post-retirement cele- Get your child ready to read by sharing books Excel, Intro to PowerPoint, and Rock UR Resume. of age. Lariat Lodge Brewing Company, 27618 them to local food banks and charitable organi- Jan 21 bration. Hear about her adventures backpacking together. CONIFER LIBRARY Classes are free to community members. For more Fireweed Dr., Evergreen with Contribution zations. For information go to www. IREA.coop. Microsoft Word: Basics, 12:30 pm, EVERGREEN the 211-mile John Muir Trail in California alone. Discovery Play, every Wed. at 10:15. Let’s play! info: www.mrcco.org or call 303.838.7552. Rotary Club of Conifer meets 7am Tuesday Adults Jan 2 LIBRARY. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, Build STEM skills as you enjoy songs, stories PAWS for Reading, first Mondays, 4 pm. Read mornings in Conifer (except on the 5th Tuesday Winter Break Fun: Cubelets, 1 pm, EVERGREEN including using a mouse and keyboard. Practice Jan 30 and hands-on fun with your family. Keep the with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet of a month) at Mountain Resource Center, to Chief Davis Fire LIBRARY. Ready for some fun over Winter Break? the fundamentals of creating documents in Lunchtime Yoga, 12:30 pm, EVERGREEN fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Partners! Children must be able to read inde- Kitty Dr. All are invited to join them for break- Head to the EVERGREEN LIBRARY for board Microsoft Word, including editing and formatting LIBRARY. Participate in a refreshing midday Get your child ready to read by sharing books pendently and are encouraged to share a favorite fast/speaker and to explore Rotary membership. games, Mythic Creature Art, and Cubelets. Play text and opening and saving documents. Adults yoga class. Practice balance, strength and flexi- together. EVERGREEN LIBRARY book. Registration is recommended and reserves For more info, visit: www.rotaryconifer.org. Scholarship Fund Bingo, make a craft and play with puppets along Jan 21 bility as you reduce stress and learn mindfulness. Ducks Unlimited meets 3rd Thurs., 6pm, at you a 15-minute session with a dog. Register at Second Chance Book Group: “The Long BAILEY, CO (Nov. 22, 2019) with a stage, (put on your own show) in the One-on-One Tech Help, 3:30 pm, EVERGREEN All skill levels welcome! Bring your mat and Beau Jo’s, Evergreen; www.ducks.org. EVERGREEN LIBRARY or calling 303-235-5275. Haul,” third Tuesday, 1 pm. Did you miss last world-class Bailey Disc Golf Course; and an children’s room daily. Today’s theme: Cubelets, blocks if you have them or borrow a loaner. Led t its monthly board of directors meeting on LIBRARY. Get personalized technology assis- EChO Job Center Platte Canyon Area Chamber meets 2nd Tues. month’s book group, or does an afternoon book events calendar that includes the Bailey Turkey Preschoolers, School Age, Toddlers, Tweens by Karen Musser, a 200 Registered Yoga Teacher , 3721 North Evergreen Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Platte Canyon Fire tance and instruction from one of our experts on Parkway, Suite #6. Call 303-670-7123 for infor- Crow Hill Fire Station, 7:30 am. For informa- group appeal to you? Discuss the same book we Protection District received $500 from Trot each Thanksgiving morning, the annual Jan 2 your own device or a library computer. Ask us with Evergreen Institute for Health and Wellness. discussed at the evening book group the month A Husky Invitational Cross Country Meet, moun- mation. www.evergreenchristianoutreach.org. tion go to www.bailey-colorado.org. the Bailey Outdoor Education and Recreation January 2nd, 2020, will mark the 50th anniver- how! Adults Adults, Teens before. EVERGREEN LIBRARY EChO Tech Time Platte Canyon Artists’ Guild meets every Wed. Area to benefit its Chief Davis Fire Scholarship tain bike races, and the new Husky Hunt and sary of The Knotty Pine’s opening. Barb Pilcher, Jan 30 every Tuesday and Wednesday Jan 21 from 1:30 – 3:00. Here community members can from 9:30 am to noon at the Crow Hill Fire Toddler Story Time, weekly event: Tues. 9:15, Fund. Dave Poniatowski, BOERA spokesperson, Community Day. Beth Peterson, and family will be celebrating Health and Wellness: Yoga On and Off the Microsoft Word: Beyond the Basics, 6 pm, Station in Bailey. All artists/all mediums are wel- Wed. 9:15, Fri. 10:15. Get them ready to read formally presented the check to PCFPD Board BOERA asks recreational users, if they are not with an open house; stop on by from 10 – 5. Mat, 6 pm, EVERGREEN LIBRARY. This get assistance with their technology, ie: phones, EVERGREEN LIBRARY. Prerequisite: Basic tablets, applications, etc. Please register in come. For more info, visit www.pcaguild.com. by singing, rhyming, dancing, and telling stories President Glenn Pence. already annual pass holders, to each donate $5 at Jan 3 computer and Microsoft Word skills. Format text 8-week series with The Evergreen Institute for together. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books In honor of former Platte Canyon Fire Chief the on-site cashbox. Online donations also may advance by calling 303-670-7123. Platte Canyon Community Partnership Microsoft Word: Basics, 2:30 pm, EVERGREEN with highlighting and text effects, indents, text Health and Wellness is sure to jump start your Before Kindergarten! EVERGREEN LIBRARY Jeff Davis, PCFPD sponsors this scholarship fund be made via PayPal and Venmo. health! Class topics include sleep, stress, nutri- Evergreen Chamber Member Breakfast, (PCCP) Resale Boutique, 60615 US Hwy. 285, LIBRARY. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, alignment, section breaks, headers & footers, Trails Committee of Conifer Area Council for post-secondary students who are studying While some of the funds will be used for prop- tion, movement, a healthy gut. You might take 1st Wednesday of every month at The Wild Bailey, CO; 1st Thurs. Game Night, 6 – 9pm; 3rd including using a mouse and keyboard. Practice page numbering, and columns. Adults meets 3rd Wed. at Conifer High School Library; fire science. Applications are open to all recent erty maintenance and improvements, the major- home a kombucha starter to grow your own, Game, 7:30 – 9 am, $15 for members $20 for Thurs. Craft Corner, 1 – 4pm. Contact 303-816- the fundamentals of creating documents in Jan 22 6:30pm. Visit: www.coniferareacouncil.org. Platte Canyon High School graduates and people ity will be returned to PCSD students in the form make an essential oil pillow spray, create a chia non-members. 7423 for details/more information. Microsoft Word, including editing and format- Teen Taste Tests: Oreos, 4 pm, EVERGREEN affiliated with PCFPD. of annual scholarships and project grants. Use of seed dessert, all the while, connecting with like- Evergreen Chamber Mixer Porters and Prose: “The Library Book,” First Weight Watchers Conifer meets at the ting text and opening and saving documents. LIBRARY. Can you figure out the flavor differ- is held 2nd Thurs., Owned by the Platte Canyon School District, the drug-, alcohol- and smoke-free BOERA prop- minded people in the community. Today’s theme: 5 – 7:30 pm. For more info, visit: www.evergreen- Tuesday, 6:30 pm. Hosted by EVERGREEN Mountain Resource Center, 11030 Kitty Dr. on Adults ences between some of our favorite and delicious the unique BOERA property at 599 Rosalie Road erty is always free for children ages 18 and under, Yoga On and Off the Mat. Yoga consistently turns chamber.org. LIBRARY. Read and discuss a current fiction Thurs. at 6pm; www.weightwatchers.com. Please Jan 8 snacks? Have fun guessing and enjoy an after in Bailey is dedicated to providing PCSD students and for current/retired PCSD employees. up as one of the best things you can do to reduce or non-fiction book that touches on Millennial arrive 30 minutes before the start of the meeting. Drop In Tech Help, 5 pm, CONIFER LIBRARY. school snack at the same time. Allergen alert: Evergreen Garden Club meets 2nd Tues., and the local community with access to outdoor stress, build strength, and balance. We will spend and Gen-X life in the 21st century. Lariat Lodge Wild Tales, Third Tues. 11 am. Things get a little Get personalized technology assistance and Food may contain milk, soy, nuts and possibly 9:15 am at Evergreen Fire and Rescue Training education and recreation—and to raising funds To learn more about BOERA and its Bailey- the first 30 minutes talking about what yoga is Brewing Comp., 27618 Fireweed Dr, Evergreen wild when your young ones investigate nature instruction from one of our experts on your own other allergens. Today’s theme: Oreos. Teens Center; www.evergreengardenclub.org. to benefit local youth through annual project based events and activities, visit boera.org. and its benefits and how it can help you, and the Preschool Time, weekly event: Mon. 10:15, with educators from Jefferson County Open grants and scholarships. According to BOERA And, to stay up to date on the latest news, join device or a library computer. Adults Jan 23 EVERGREEN MEMORY CAFE meets 3rd last 45 minutes I will lead you through a begin- Tues 10:15, Create a lifelong love of reading with Space. EVERGREEN LIBRARY Board President Nikki Batzer, the PCFPD part- the organization’s active Facebook community Jan 8 Health and Wellness: Eating for a Longer Life, Wed., 10 – 11:30 am at Seniors Resource (facebook.com/BOERAinBaileyCO), and follow ner’s flow. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme, dance, and nership fits well with the nonprofit organization’s Book Group: The Library Book, 6 pm, 6 pm, EVERGREEN LIBRARY. This 8-week Center. People with early to moderate memory BOERA on Instagram (@Boera.Bailey). wear comfortable clothes. Adults, Teens even craft together for added fun! Keep the fun If your group is no longer meeting, please let mission. EVERGREEN LIBRARY. Book lovers meet the series with The Evergreen Institute for Health loss and their care partners gather over coffee/ Jan 31 going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Your Mountain Connection know via Marty “We’re proud to support the Chief Davis Fire second Wednesday to discuss interesting reads! and Wellness is sure to jump-start your health! refreshments to engage in educational and social Family Finders with Mountain Genealogists EVERGREEN LIBRARY Hallberg ([email protected]). Scholarship,” Batzer said. “Providing opportuni- The nonprofit Bailey Outdoor Education and Today’s book: The Library Book, Adults Class topics include sleep, stress, nutrition, activities. For more info, contact 720-236-1179. Society, 12:30 pm, EVERGREEN LIBRARY. ties for our kids is at the heart of everything we Recreation Area (BOERA) is dedicated to providing movement, a healthy gut. You might take home Jan 9 Find out where you come from at the Family Finders with Mountain Genealogists do, so joining together with the Platte Canyon Platte Canyon School District (PCSD) students a kombucha starter to grow your own, make an Bad Movie Night: Xanadu, 6: pm, CONIFER EVERGREEN LIBRARY on the last Friday of the Society, last Friday from 12:30 – 3 pm. Drop in to Submit your calendar events in MS Word format only to Fire Protection District to make more scholarship with access to a variety of outdoor educational essential oil pillow spray, create a chia seed des- LIBRARY. Heckling, sarcasm and laughter are month. Members of the Mountain Genealogists Evergreen Library on the final Friday of each month Your Mountain Connection via Marty Hallberg ([email protected]). funds available means a lot to us.” and recreational activities, raising funds to benefit sert, all the while, connecting with like-minded encouraged as we watch the best of Hollywood’s Society are on hand to answer your genealogy to find out. Members of the Mountain Genealogists The 75-acre BOERA property is open year- PCSD, and serving as a recreational asset for the people in the community. Today’s theme: Eating Calendar Events are published as space allows. Information must be received worst! Popcorn is provided (just don’t throw it at questions and help with research. Meet infor- Society are on hand to answer your genealogy round, offering more than 5 miles of trails for entire Bailey community. for a Longer Life. What research shows us about by the 10th of each month prior to the actual date of the event. the screen). Tonight’s movie: Xanadu [G]™ 1 hr. mally to assist one another with difficult searches questions and help with research. Members and hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers; the 36 min., Adults, Teens the healthiest populations on the earth and what and share successes. Adults the public meet informally to assist each other with they eat. We will explore the pro’s and con’s of Jan 11 difficult searches and to share successes. today’s popular diets and explore how to incor- New Artists Showcase — Opening Reception Family Story Time, weekly event: Sat. at 10:45. porate more fruits and vegetables into our meals. ONGOING at Shadow Mountain Gallery. Come meet our It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole Adults, Teens The Art House at Conifer Library, every 1st newest artists from 4 –6 pm. 28186 Hwy 74, and 3rd Tuesdays at 6 pm. Evergreen artist Chris family for engaging stories, dancing, singing, and Jan 24 Evergreen. shadowmountaingallery.com McAllister helps you discover how to better use rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Community Blood Drive, 11 am, EVERGREEN Jan 11 the visual vocabulary of shape, value, color, line, Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read LIBRARY. Heroes come in all types. Donate SAT Prep for Students, 12 pm, EVERGREEN texture, and edges. All skill levels are welcome. by sharing books together. CONIFER LIBRARY blood on the Vitalant Bus parked in the park- LIBRARY. Decode the SAT and maximize your Bring in a project you’re already working on or Family Story Time, weekly event: Mon 9:15, ing lot of EVERGREEN LIBRARY. Appointments test scores! Learn valuable strategies and tech- join a group project. A limited amount of extra Thurs 10:15, Fri 9:15, Sat 10:15. Gather the can be made in advance online at Vitalant Donor niques like time management, simplifying ques- supplies are available, so please bring your own whole family for stories, dancing, singing, and Portal using site code #5526, or call 303-363- tions and intelligent guessing. Then, review core oil or acrylic paint supplies. New students wel- rhyming. Keep the fun going with 1000 Books 2300. Adults concepts for math and grammar. Get on track come. CONIFER LIBRARY Before Kindergarten! EVERGREEN LIBRARY Jan 24 to succeed with this boot camp from Mindfish, The Art House at the Evergreen Library Free Legal Self-Help Clinic, First Thurs, 3:30. If Lunchtime Yoga, 12:30 pm, EVERGREEN Colorado’s leader in SAT and ACT test prep since 6:00 – 7:30 pm every 4th Weds. at Evergreen. you don’t have an attorney but need advice, this LIBRARY. Participate in a refreshing midday 2006. Teens Evergreen artist Chris McAllister helps you dis- free legal self-help clinic can help. EVERGREEN yoga class. Practice balance, strength and flexi- Jan 15 cover how to better use the visual vocabulary LIBRARY hosts a volunteer lawyer, available via bility as you reduce stress and learn mindfulness. Second Chance Book Group: The Library of shape, value, color, line, texture and edges. private video link, to answer questions and explain All skill levels welcome! Bring your mat and Book, 1 pm, EVERGREEN LIBRARY. Did you Explore these concepts in still life, landscape, por- the process and procedure for all areas of civil blocks if you have them or borrow a loaner. Led miss last week’s book group, or does an afternoon trait and figure paintings. All skill levels are wel- litigation. Pre-register for individual 15-minute by Karen Musser, a 200 Registered Yoga Teacher book group appeal to you? This is your second come. Bring in a project you’re already working appointments at the Library or by calling 303- with Evergreen Institute for Health and Wellness. chance to discuss this month’s book group selec- on or join a group project. A limited amount of 235-5275 the day of the clinic. Note: This clinic is for Adults, Teens tion. Today’s book: The Library Book. Adults extra supplies are available, so please bring your informational purposes only and should not be considered a Jan 25 own oil or acrylic paint supplies. New students form of legal representation. You have the right to retain an Jan 16 Origami for All Ages, 1 pm, CONIFER welcome. Adults. attorney of your choice at any time, and are advised to do so. Health and Wellness: An Introduction, 6 pm, LIBRARY. Learn the basics of Origami, the Baby Story Time Games and Giggles, first Wed., 1pm. It’s an EVERGREEN LIBRARY. This 8-week series , weekly: Mon 11:15, Thurs 9:15, Japanese art of paper folding and make Origami afternoon of fun with card and board games. Play with The Evergreen Institute for Health and Fri 11:15. Bounce, sing, rhyme, and read with your art., Adults, School Age, Teens, Tweens library games or bring your own. Local board Wellness is sure to jump start your health! Class baby! Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before EVERGREEN LIBRARY game enthusiasts share their knowledge and topics include sleep, stress, nutrition, movement, Jan 25 Kindergarten! Make Something: Light-Up Lanterns, 1 pm, Book Group: “Far from the Tree.” Book lovers enthusiasm with you. Light refreshments served. a healthy gut. You might take home a kombucha EVERGREEN LIBRARY starter to grow your own, make an essential oil EVERGREEN LIBRARY. Celebrate the Chinese meet each third Tues. at 6:30 pm to discuss inter- ® pillow spray, create a chia seed dessert, all the New Year! Explore the history of traditional esting reads! CONIFER LIBRARY LEGO Play & Build, 2nd Sun., 1 pm. Builders ® while, connecting with like-minded people in Chinese lanterns and make your own LED ver- of all ages. We provide LEGO bricks and LEGO Book Group: “Less.” Book lovers meet each ® the community. Today’s theme: An Introduction: sion. School Age DUPLO for the little ones. No registration nec- second Wednesday at 6 pm to discuss interesting ® ® Take the next 8 weeks to transform your health! Jan 25 reads! EVERGREEN LIBRARY essary! ©2019 The LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies See what research says about the healthy individ- Drop In Tech Help, 9 am, CONIFER LIBRARY. Burland Broadband project committee mem- Get personalized technology assistance and which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse ual. What changes do you need to make? Make bers will be at the Coffee Shack, 12 Rosalie an action plan. Adults, Teens instruction from one of our experts on your own this program. CONIFER LIBRARY Rd., Bailey, each Saturday from 1 – 3 pm, to ® Jan 17 device or a library computer. Adults LEGO Play & Build, 2nd Mon., 4 pm, Builders answer your questions about broadband and ® Lunchtime Yoga, 12:30 pm, EVERGREEN Jan 27 of all ages. We provide LEGO bricks and LEGO walk you through turning in your commitment ® LIBRARY. Participate in a refreshing midday Mock Caldecott Election Medal Party, 4 pm, DUPLO for the little ones. No registration nec- form; they’ll even buy you a coffee or smoothie! ® ® EVERGREEN LIBRARY. essary! ©2019 The LEGO Group. LEGO is yoga class. Practice balance, strength and flexi- Celebrate the win- Conifer Chamber of Commerce Monthly bility as you reduce stress and learn mindfulness. ners of the Caldecott Medal with a party a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies Membership Breakfast, 2nd Friday of every All skill levels welcome! Bring your mat and and announcement of the title you chose as which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse month at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic blocks if you have them or borrow a loaner. Led Evergreen’s most distinguished picture book for this program. EVERGREEN LIBRARY Church in Aspen Park 9444 Eagle Cliff Rd. Let’s Dance by Karen Musser, a 200 Registered Yoga Teacher 2019. Preschoolers, School Age 7:15 am – 9 am. Networking fee $12 members and , weekly event: Thurs. 11:15. Wiggle, with Evergreen Institute for Health and Wellness. Jan 28 $18 guests. Register in advance at GoConifer.com. dance, and have fun while building little brains! Adults, Teens Prize-Winning Book Group: The Gulf, 6:30 pm, Families welcome! Keep the fun going with Conifer Newcomers & Neighbors meets 1st Jan 18 CONIFER LIBRARY. Discuss great reads. New 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! EVERGREEN Fridays at Our Lady of Pines Church, 9 am; Make Something: Chunky Knitting Ear LIBRARY members always welcome! 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