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Chief Flying Hawk

Oglala Lakota: Čhetáŋ Kiŋyáŋ

The life history of Flying Hawk,
a.k.a. Moses Flying Hawk includes
some of the most historical struggles
of the Native American people
during the 1800s. He was an Oglala
Lakota warrior, historian, educator,
and philosopher and in the late 1890s
he went Wild Westing with Buffalo
Bill Cody. “Wild Westing” was the
term used by the Native Americans
performing with Buffalo Bill’s Wild
West and similar shows, between
1887 and World War I.

Flying Hawk was born around
the full moon (middle of the month)
in March of 1854 a few miles south
of Rapid Creek, a tributary of the
Cheyenne River in South Dakota. His
father was Oglala Lakota Chief Black
Fox. His father had two wives who
were sisters who bore him thirteen
children. Iron Cedar Woman the
youngest sister, was Flying Hawk’s
mother and had five children. His
other wife had eight.

His life story is in large part the
history of the Oglala Lakota people
through the 19th and early 20th
centuries. He fought to deflect some
of the worst effects of white rule by
educating his people to preserve
sacred Oglala Lakota land and
heritage. Chief Flying Hawk was a
combatant in Red Cloud’s War and in
nearly all of the fights with the U.S.
Army during the Great Sioux War
of 1876. He fought alongside his first
cousin Crazy Horse and his brothers
Kicking Bear and Black Fox II in the
Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876.
He was present at the death of Crazy
Horse in 1877 and the Wounded Knee

Massacre of 1890. Chief Flying Hawk The Lakȟóta people (pronounced [laˈkˣota]; also known as
also was one of the five warrior cousins Teton, Thítȟuŋwaŋ (“prairie dwellers”), and Teton Sioux are
who sacrificed blood and flesh for Crazy part of a confederation of seven related Sioux tribes, the
Horse at the Last Sun Dance of 1877. Očhéthi Šakówiŋ or seven council fires, and as such one of
the indigenous peoples of the Great Plains of North America.
It was through his friendship with Israel McCreight became a good friend of Flying Hawk
Major Israel McCreight that much of and wrote books with him about his life, first hand
knowledge and experiences.
the history
that Chief M.I. McCreight, Iron Tail and
Flying Hawk Flying Hawk, early 1900s.
experienced
was shared. Grand Reception for Chief Iron Tail and Chief Flying
McCreight Hawk, at The Wigwam, Du Bois, Pennsylvania, 1915
was notable
in American
history as a
Progressive
Era banker,
conservationist
and expert on
Native American culture and policy.
McCreight was a founder of the
Pennsylvania Conservation
Association, and authored President
Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation
policy on public education. He
dedicated his life to public education
about Native American culture and
was a nominee for U.S. Commissioner
of Indian Affairs. McCreight’s relation-
ship with the Lakota people began as
a young man in the Dakota Territory
in 1885 when he lived with them for
a period of time. In 1886 he returned
home to Du Bois, Pennsylvania, became
a successful banker and maintained
relationships with friends in the
Dakotas. Among them was the legend-
ary U.S. Army Scout, Colonel William
Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody.
McCreight collaborated with Flying
Hawk to write a Native American’s view
of U.S. history and classic accounts of
the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Crazy
Horse and commentaries on Native
American philosophy. The Wigwam,
McCreight’s home in Du Bois, Pennsyl-
vania, was a Native American heritage
center and once the Eastern home of
Oglala Lakota “Oskate Wicasa” Wild
Westers. McCreight was an ardent stu-
dent of the Native Americans, a lover of
fair play and an author of books
and articles.

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The Wigwam This was McCreight’s home in Du Bois, considered The Wigwam their home in the East. Oglala
Lakota Chiefs American Horse, Blue Horse, John Grass,
Pennsylvania on a 1,300-acre estate with heavily forested Black Thunder, Whirlwind Horse, Turkey Legs, Lone Bear,
lands. It held a well-spring of images and narratives of Oglala Iron Cloud, Bear Dog, Yellow Boy, Rain-In-The-Face, Hollow
Lakota Wild Westers during the early 20th century. It was Horn Bear, Kills-Close-To-Lodge, Red Eagle, Good Face (Eta
known as a retreat for progressive era politicians, business- Waste), Benjamin Brave (Ohitika) and Thunder Bull visited
men, journalists and adventurers. It also served as the Eastern The Wigwam. Legendary Crow Chief Plenty Coups was also
home of Oglala Lakota "Oskate Wicasa," Chief Flying Hawk’s a welcome visitor.
second home for 30 years and a Native American heritage
center. For old scouts like Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” It was common that there were surprise visitors, parties and
Cody, Robert Edmund Strahorn and Captain Jack Crawford gala celebrations at The Wigwam. In 1915, McCreight hosted a
from the Great Sioux War, the Wigwam was a place to relax, grand reception for Chief Iron Tail and Chief Flying Hawk.
smoke and talk about the Old West. The old scouts were
adventurers as well as masters storytellers of the American Chief Flying Hawk
wild west. and Thunder Bull,
his interpreter,
For the Wild Westers that needed a place to relax, The (far right) at The
Wigwam was a warm and welcome home where they could Wigwam, 1929.
be themselves, sleep in buffalo skins and tepees, walk in the
woods, have a hearty breakfast, smoke their pipes and tell of
their stories and deeds. On one occasion 150 Native Americans
with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West camped in the forests of The
Wigwam. Oglala Lakota Chiefs Iron Tail and Flying Hawk

Indians and animals know better how to live than white man;
nobody can be in good health if he does not have all the time

fresh air, sunshine, and good water.

Chief Flying Hawk

Chief Iron Tail (1842-May 29, 1916) However, Colonel Cody died on January
10, 1917, just six months after Chief
He considered The Wigwam his home Iron Tail’s death. In a ceremony at
in the East. He was an international Buffalo Bill’s grave on Lookout
personality and appeared as the lead Mountain, Chief Flying Hawk laid his
with Buffalo Bill at the Champs-Élysées war staff of eagle feathers on the grave.
in Paris, France and the Champs Each of the veteran Show Indians placed
de Mars. a Buffalo nickel on the imposing stone
as a symbol of the Indian, the buffalo,
Iron Tail was one of Buffalo Bill’s and the scout, figures since the 1880s
best friends and they hunted elk and that were symbolic of the early history
bighorn together on annual trips. of the American West.
Buffalo Bill regarded Chief Iron Tail as
one of the greatest men he ever knew.
McCreight and Buffalo Bill grieved over
the death of Iron Tail. With deep
emotion, Buffalo Bill said he was going
to put a granite stone on Chief Iron
Tail’s grave with a replica of the Buffalo
nickel (for which Chief Iron Tail had
posed) carved on it as a memento.

Iron Tail is notable in American history for his distinctive
profile on the Buffalo nickel or Indian Head nickel of 1913
to 1938.

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Flying Hawk’s first cousin Crazy Horse. The soldiers that were on the hill with the pack-horses began to fire on us.
About this time all the Indians had got their horses and guns and bows and
Above are alleged photos of Crazy Horse. arrows and war-clubs, and they charged the soldiers in the east and north
on top of the hill. Custer was farther north than these soldiers were then.
Many sources question whether He was going to attack the lower end of the village. We drove nearly all that
got away from us down the hill along the ridge where another lot of soldiers
Crazy Horse was ever photographed. were trying to make a stand.

Flying Hawk’s older brother Crazy Horse and I left the crowd and rode down along the river. We came
to a ravine; then we followed up the gulch to a place in the rear of the
Flying Hawk's Story Kicking Bear soldiers that were making the stand on the hill. Crazy Horse gave his horse
to me to hold along with my horse. He crawled up the ravine to where he
of the Battle of the Little Bighorn could see the soldiers. He shot them as fast as he could load his gun.
They fell off their horses as fast as he could shoot. (Here the chief swayed
“THE INDIANS were camped along the west side of the Bighorn in a flat rapidly back and forth to show how fast they fell.) When they found they
valley. We saw a dust but did not know what caused it. Some Indians said were being killed so fast, the ones that were left broke and ran as fast as
it was the soldiers coming. The chief saw a flag on a pole on the hill. The their horses could go to some other soldiers that were further along the
soldiers made a long line and fired into our tepees among our women and ridge toward Custer. Here they tried to make another stand and fired some
children. That was the first we knew of any trouble. The women got their shots, but we rushed them on along the ridge to where Custer was. Then
children by the hand and caught up their babies and ran in every direction. they made another stand (the third) and rallied a few minutes. Then they
went on along the ridge and got with Custer’s men.
The Indian men got their horses and guns as quick as they could and went
after the soldiers. Kicking Bear and Crazy Horse were in the lead. There Other Indians came to us after we got most of the men at the ravine. We all
was thick timber and when they got out of the timber there was where the kept after them until they got to where Custer was. There was only a few of
first of the fight was. The dust was thick and we could hardly see. We got them left then.
right among the soldiers and killed a lot with our bows and arrows and
tomahawks. Crazy Horse was ahead of all, and he killed a lot of them with By that time all the Indians in the village had got their horses and guns and
his war-club; he pulled them off their horses when they tried to get across watched Custer. When Custer got nearly to the lower end of the camp, he
the river where the bank was steep. Kicking Bear was right beside him and started to go down a gulch, but the Indians were surrounding him, and he
he killed many too in the water. tried to fight. They got off their horses and made a stand but it was no use.
Their horses ran down the ravine right into the village. The squaws caught
This fight was in the upper part of the valley where most of the Indians them as fast as they came. One of them was a sorrel with white stocking.
were camped. It was some of the Reno soldiers that came after us there. Long time after some of our relatives told us they had seen Custer on that
It was in the day just before dinner when the soldiers attacked us. When kind of a horse when he was on the way to the Bighorn.
we went after them they tried to run into the timber and get over the water
where they had left their wagons. The bank was about this high (12 ft. indi- When we got them surrounded the fight was over in one hour. There was
cated) and steep, and they got off their horses and tried to climb out of the so much dust we could not see much, but the Indians rode around and
water on their hands and knees, but we killed nearly all of them when they yelled the war-whoop and shot into the soldiers as fast as they could until
were running through the woods and in the water. The ones that got across they were all dead. One soldier was running away to the east but Crazy
the river and up the hill dug holes and stayed in them. Horse saw him and jumped on his pony and went after him. He got him
about half a mile from the place where the others were lying dead. The
smoke was lifted so we could see a little. We got off our horses and went
and took the rings and money and watches from the soldiers. We took
some clothes off too, and all the guns and pistols. We got seven hundred
guns and pistols. Then we went back to the women and children and got
them together that were not killed or hurt.”

From an interview with Flying Hawk, by M. I. McCreight.

Sitting Bull was Flying Hawk’s the coming of the new Christ who was to restore the buffalo
so that his people could once more have peace and plenty,
uncle, Flying Hawk’s mother and instead of then persecution, hunger, disease and death that
Sitting Bull’s wife being sisters. He confronted them.”
knew him well and talked about
him with M .I. McCreight. “Sitting Bull was all right but they got afraid of him and
Flying Hawk said, “He was a killed him. They were afraid of my cousin Crazy Horse, so
strong speaker just like any white they killed him. These were the acts of cowards. It was
senator. He was a good politician. murder. We were starving. We only wanted food.”
But white politicians are only
‘medicine men’ for their people “Did you ever know of Indians hanging women as witches?
most of the time.” Did you ever hear of Indians burning their neighbors alive
because they would not worship a God they did not believe
Flying Hawk, was angry about in when priest and parson could not agree? But you know the
the killing of Sitting Bull and said: “The Great Chief would whites murdered Sitting Bull because he was holding
have willingly done anything that James McLaughlin, the religious ceremonies with the ghost dancers, the same
agent, or Colonel Cody asked him to do. There was no need religion that the white man’s priest had taught them
to arrest him, he was not doing wrong. He was celebrating to follow!”

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Wild Westing by all of the braves who performed with Buffalo Bill’s Wild
West and led the gala processions as the head Chief of the
In the late 1890s, Flying Hawk went Wild Westing with Indians. In the street parades of the great Wild West Shows of
Buffalo Bill Cody. Wild Westing was very popular with the old days, Buffalo Bill mounted a beautiful white horse to lead
Lakota people and beneficial to their families and communi- the procession. Alongside of him, mounted on a pinto pony,
ties. It offered a path of opportunity and hope during a time rode Flying Horse in full regal style. He carried his feather
when people believed Native Americans were a vanishing guidon erect and fluttering in the breeze. His eagle-quill bon-
race whose only hope for survival was rapid cultural net not only made a fitting crown, but also it dangled below
transformation. Between 1887 and World War I, over 1,000 the stirrups of his saddle. Scalp locks decorated his buckskin
Native Americans joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West shows. Most war-shirt, and beaded moccasins adorned his feet. This was
were Oglala Lakota “Oskate Wicasa” from Pine Ridge, South the becoming dress worn, which carried out the dignity of his
Dakota, the first Lakota people to go Wild Westing. high office of Chief on gala day affairs.

Chief Flying Hawk was used to royal receptions in By 1916 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West was no more and the braves
Europe and in America and had been entertained by most of and Buffalo Bill were performing with the Miller Brothers 101
the dignitaries of those countries. After Chief Iron Tail’s death Ranch Wild West Show.
on May 28, 1916, Chief Flying Hawk was chosen as successor

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By all accounts Chief Flying Hawk and his family did not
enjoy many of the benefits of white men. His son Felix
Flying Hawk, and later his grandson David Flying Hawk, had
been cheated and jailed by the white man for stealing their
own horses. Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, his family and
friends, had been assassinated. He said that if he had known
what was due him from the Government, he could dress like
other people and have plenty to eat all the time. But much of
the time he was hungry and could not buy medicine or go to
the doctor when sick. On March 5, 1929, at age seventy-five,
Flying Hawk made his last visit to The Wigwam in Du Bois,
Pennsylvania. He had been traveling with
the circus, and the pony riding, war dances
and inclement weather had taken a toll on
his health. He loved The Wigwam and felt
it was good medicine. There he would have
fresh air, good food, rest and home comforts.

Chief Flying Hawk died at Pine Ridge,
South Dakota on December 24, 1931, at the
age of 77. He had written that during the
previous winter of 1930-31 his little band was saved from
starvation only through contributions from Gutzon Borglum
(artist and sculptor, most associated with his creation of the Mount
Rushmore National Memorial) and the American Red Cross.
Sadly, it was rumored that Flying Hawk died of starvation.

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(above) Penny post cards of Chief
Flying Hawk that the Chief sold at
some of the Wild West Shows.
In 1921 the Buffalo Bill Memorial
Museum was begun by Johnny Baker,
(pictured in center), a close friend and
William Cody’s unofficial foster son.
He’s pictured with a group of the Wild
Westing Native Americans including
Chief Flying Hawk.
You can visit Buffalo Bill’s grave and
museum, located at 987 Lookout
Mountain Road, Golden, CO.

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on Lookout Mountain

Consistently ranked by True West magazine as one of the
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Museum Winter hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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or call: 303-526-0744

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HOA Transfer Fees Can Be Excessive & Benefit
Management Company, Not the HOA

If you’ve ever sold a home in a subdivision governed by an HOA, The last fee
you were likely shocked, as I always am, at the excessive fees charged charged by the
by your HOA management company in the sale of that home. These management
fees are not regulated in any way by the state. Worst of all, the fees company is for
collected don’t benefit the HOA or its members, but are merely a profit transfer of owner-
center for the management company hired by the HOA. ship. You would be
shocked, as I am,
Such fees, while they can be excessive, are legal, as long as they are to hear that some
authorized in the contract between the HOA and its management management
company. Since the state legislature has proven reluctant to institute companies charge
any controls over fees, your only recourse as an HOA member is $400 or more for
making sure that any authorization for such fees is eliminated or this clerical change, and I haven’t found any that charge less than $150.
modified when your HOA’s management contract is up for renewal. Legally, management companies can charge whatever they want,
because there is no law restricting them. Again, check to see if it’s
How excessive can these fees be? There are four primary fees which authorized in the management contract with your HOA.
I see imposed on a transaction. The first fee is for a “status letter,”
which tells the title company whether the seller is current or past due HOA management companies belong to a trade association (CAI)
on HOA dues or fines. The title company requires such a letter because which lobbies successfully against every legislative bill to restrict the
unpaid HOA dues or fines can be a lien against the property, and the fees charged by their member firms. For example, there was a bill put
title company’s job is to provide clear title to the buyer. Typically the forth in 2011 on the federal level which that said all fees had to benefit
charge for a status letter is around $75, but I have seen fees over $100. the property burdened by the fee. The CAI convinced Congress to
broaden the definition of “benefit” to include “administration” costs.
The second fee is for the provision of state-required HOA They could thus argue that any fees collected by the management
documents, which include financial statements, reserve studies, board company go toward administration of the HOA.
meeting minutes, bylaws, rules & regulations, etc. Some HOAs post
these documents on their public website, where they can be accessed Back in March 2014, a grassroots organization was created called
free by any visitor or just by HOA members who have password- Colorado HOA Forum LLC, whose mission is to counter the influence
protected access to that website. of CAI and fight for legislative reform favoring HOA members, not the
management companies. The reigning-in of transfer fees is one of this
I used to be under the impression that members were entitled to group’s signature issues. You can read about that and other HOA
their own HOA’s documents without charge, and that the document topics, with useful information on how to file complaints, at their
fee was only charged when the request came from a Realtor or title website, www.ColoradoHOAForum.com. So far, their website has
company. But that’s not true, and it’s not illegal — if those fees are had over 38,000 visitors.
authorized in the HOA’s management contract.
Smaller HOAs — ones with under 50 members — are often self-
A third fee I’m beginning to see – typically costs costing $125 – is a managed, and administration is handled by the board itself. These
“covenant compliance inspection” fee. For this fee, the management HOAs typically don’t charge any of these fees when members sell
company visits the property to determine whether it is currently in their homes.
violation of any covenants or HOA regulations. Are there excessive —JIM SMITH, Realtor®
weeds or peeling paint – that sort of thing.

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Cultivating Fun at
Chatfield Farms

Autumn is a wonderful time to tour The fall brings some wonderful events November 25 through January 1 ushers in
Chatfield Farms located at 8500 W. Deer to the public. The eight-acre corn maze the winter holidays with a most spectacular
Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, Colorado. opened September 16 through October 30. It Trail of Lights. This exposition is truly
Some of the blooms of summer are past also features an “After dark Maze” and the creative, surprising (tree chandeliers) and
their prime but many linger into fall as we “Dead Zone Haunted Attraction,” which festive. Food vendors and a warming hut
enjoy our lovely Indian summer. Even as includes the “Corn Stalkers Haunted Maze” add to the merriment.
the weather cools, there is beauty to see in and the “Reapers Ranch” haunted house for
the gardens and events to experience. us older children. For those under ten years, The Botanic Gardens at Chatfield also
Chatfield Farms, which is part of the there is a mini-maze, barrel train and more. support graduate studies and research for
Denver Botanic Gardens, offers 750 acres horticultural science and biodiversity. In
of native plants, farmland and Colorado The family-friendly Pumpkin Festival, addition, the gardens can be utilized for
history. Time spent walking through which runs October 7 through October 9, private events like weddings, gala family
high plains gardens and the historic farm features a pumpkin patch, artisan booths/ celebrations, corporate gatherings and
reminds us of many of the reasons we love exhibits, and hay and pony rides. Live photo shoots. For more information, visit
living in this beautiful state. music is sure to entertain and a host of food, Chatfield farms at www.botanicgardens.
wine, and beer vendors can satisfy your org/chatfield-farms or call 720-865-4346.
The gardens are enchanting and enlight- appetite and quench your thirst. Apple
ening. The two wildflower gardens are cider, anyone? — Diane Levien
refuge to over 150 varieties of native wild-
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pergola add a romantic touch. Another Easy access off 6th Avenue, northwest of Garrison exit
interesting area is the Janice Ford Memorial
Dye Garden. The Rocky Mountain Weaver www.PaceSettersSalon.com
Guild collects and prepares fifteen kinds of
dye plants and occasionally give classes 303-232-2190
on this art and process. There are also
mixed vegetable gardens, corn and
pumpkin fields, sustainably grown next to
Deer Creek.

Hildebrand Ranch is part of Chatfield
Farms and is on the National Register of
Historic Places. It was settled in the 1860s
by the Hildebrand family and is sanctuary
to a farm house, milking barn, school
house, working blacksmith shed and other
out buildings. This family had to learn how
to farm and raise animals in our challenging
Western environment so different from
European farming. History is made present
as you walk through the house and around
the farm buildings.

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Art Crethaetive Side of Life!
Fran Gibson, longtime Center reference to her sculptures constructed
“Creativity takes courage,” said for the Arts Evergreen member, has from metal (the rustier the better)
French artist Henri Matisse (1869- participated in many CAE classes for and other parts, such as door bells,
1954). Courage indeed! Likewise, painting (watercolor, pastel, oil) and typewriter parts, water faucets, can
while a world without art is certainly pottery. With a BAFA degree from openers...
unimaginable, rest assured that there Brooklyn College, the truly right/left
are many “courageous” individuals brain balanced Gibson worked as a Nancy’s “Recontrivancies,”
scattered everywhere. Throughout computer programmer/systems analyst showcased at her recent Center Stage
Colorado—including Jefferson County, before moving to Colorado in 1984. exhibition, have also been exhibited in
from metropolitan locations to its An Evergreen resident since 1993, she Tuscaloosa, Alabama’s Renaissance Art
unincorporated areas, these “artistic enjoys her “creative side” working in Gallery; in Grand Lake, Winter Park,
souls” work in a variety of mediums to her medium of choice—oils. Gibson and Glenwood Springs art galleries and
deliver their views of the world to and fellow CAE-member, self-taught as part of Evergreen’s 2016 Open Door
the masses. Studios tour.
Fran Gibson and Steve Sumner
Further, if Matisse were still alive, Evergreen painter/artist Nancy Larner, The 15th annual Open Door Studios
he would no doubt appreciate all the recently displayed their art at a July Tour (www.opendoorstudios.com)
creativity that abounds, especially in 2016 CAE-sponsored exhibition was recently held on September 17-18.
small communities—like Evergreen, a at Rotary Gallery in Evergreen’s The FREE (no purchase necessary)
compact, picturesque hamlet only 45 Center Stage. self-guided tour event promotes
minutes southwest of Denver. public awareness to the time, medium
Nancy Larner was techniques and talent involved in the
Supported by many community art commissioned to paint three artistic endeavors of award-winning
organizations, like Center for the Arts large murals in Evergreen’s artists who work in acrylic, aluminum,
Evergreen (www.evergreenarts.org), beloved Hiwan Homestead bronze, clay, copper, glass, found
Evergreen encourages and offers an Museum’s Stone House on objects, gold, gouache, oil, pastel, silver,
attractive lifestyle for those with a Meadow Drive. Yet, scrounging steel, stone, watercolor, wood and more
creative flair. for discards and upcycling them in their own Evergreen/surrounding
into pieces of art is Nancy’s real area studios.
Evergreen Arts Council, founded in passion. She enjoys painting
1974 by some art-loving community on garage-sale furniture and The well-attended annual event offers
folks impassioned to raise money has sold her pieces in several prospective visitors a free, full-color
for Evergreen’s then fledging arts Colorado galleries and as far tour booklet (available throughout the
organizations, morphed into Center away as Connecticut. Front Range) denoting location maps
for the Arts Evergreen in 2002. CAE’s to artists’ studios and artists’ bios/
mission is to promote and cultivate “The prospect that the art photos so people can choose which
artistic excellence and to enrich the art ‘find’ can be an entirely new
experience in the mountain community. and unpredicted outcome is Nancy Larner sculptures
thrilling,” said Nancy, making
“CAE has built a reputation for
being adventurous, seeking bold artists
for its exhibitions, while embracing
innovative, forward-thinking and
contemporary ideas in the classroom
where it teaches all community arts
and crafts classes for children and
adults (including creative writing and
poetry),” said CAE Executive Director/
CEO Steve Sumner, who joined the
organization in 2007.

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Nancy Larner sculpture studios they want “Over the years,
to visit. Evergreen has added
public sculptures to
Nancy Larner the art community
was one of so I eventually tried
thirty-four 2016 for two commissions
participating artists before receiving a
(painters, sculptors, commission on my
photographers, third try in 1998,” said
ceramicists, fiber Laura, whose 8-foot
artists, and high, bronze sculpture
jewelers…), along “The Foreman” now
with others including permanently resides
Melanie Warsinske in front of the Hiwan
(Oils) and Laura Homestead Museum in
Mehmert (Oils/ Evergreen.
Watercolor).
“Art is not what you
see, but what you make
Abstract painter Melanie Warsinske others see,” said painter
(www.melaniewarsinske.com), a.k.a. Melanie Nuchols…once Edgar Degas (1834-
President of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce, combines 1917).
oils and mixed media to create textures and colors that inspire I am sure “courageous” Sculpture by Laura Mehmert
her connection with nature.
visionaries like the ones spotlighted in this article would
“My abstract paintings are a look into my soul, an agree. So, if beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder, now
exploration into places I’ve traveled and reflections of my is the time to open our eyes and enjoy art of every kind for it
journeys, both conscious and unconscious, which are burned truly is the creative side of life!
into my mind and interpreted onto canvas,” said Melanie who — Jo Ann M. Colton

remembers
Fran Gibson
as a student
in one of her
2014 modern/
abstract classes.

Melanie, a
participant of
many juried
art shows, has
won numerous
awards. In
2012, she
met Japanese
artist Tadashi
Hayakawa, now
a dear friend
Painting by Melanie Warsinske and mentor.

Hayakawa has breathed new energy and enthusiasm into
Melanie’s artwork, encouraging sharing her art on a larger
public scale, including acceptance into the juried International
Peace Exhibition in Nagasaki, Japan.


Kansas-City born Laura Mehmert (http://shop.
lauramehmertdesigns.com) moved to Evergreen in 1983.
Although she has brushed in acrylics, oils and pastels, and
prefers to work with watercolors; when her mother died at
age 65, Laura took up sculpting as therapy for coping with
her grief.

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Colorow Council TreeA JeffCo Historic Landmark Along with other enterprises, the
Open Space came to Colorado over four added a patio around the tree and offered sixth-generation of Rooneys still
decades ago and it is such an amazing it for gatherings of local groups. works the ranch in the hope of
program. Scenic vistas and open land preserving its history. Holding
are breathtaking and the price of this Once a ranch of 4500 acres, the on to turn-of-the-century ranches
magnificent view of paradise is costing just Rooney’s ranch property is down to has become almost impossible for
one half of one percent of sales tax revenue. owning just a couple of small parcels. individual families and Open Space
is now taking on an important role in
preserving these sites.

—Hannah Hayes

Over the years Open Space has acquired
over 50,000 acres that offer hiking, limited
development, and conservation easements.
Recently the program has been challenged
as a protector of local history. Along with
its acquisition of several large ranches has
come ownership of historical buildings and
barns, and these have added greatly to the
responsibilities of the program. Alderfer
Ranch in Evergreen, Meyers Ranch in
Conifer, and Evergreen’s Means Meadow
are prime examples of the new tests Open
Space is facing. Since 2003 many old cabins,
inns, and museums have been designated as
historic landmarks.

For the first time ever a natural site
has been deemed worth preserving. It’s
the Colorow Council Tree at Rooney
Ranch, a historic ranch near Morrison
and unincorporated Jefferson County.
The scrappy looking ponderosa pine tree
is believed to have been a Ute gathering
place. Its partially hollow but still seems in
good health for its age. Partial core samples
suggest it’s more than 400 years old.

Chief Colorow for whom the tree was
named, was born a Comanche but was
adopted and raised by the Muwache
Utes. He was one American Indian who
understood the hypocrisy and betrayal of
the settlers and paid for it mightily as the
world changed around him. In a newspaper
article detailing his passing in 1888, the
Chief was described as “a lawless nomad,
who resisted all the efforts of civilization.”
With our modern day recognition of the
crimes of genocide perpetrated upon the
Utes and other tribes, we can now say
Colorow was a brave representative of his
people forever scorning life on an imposed
reservation.

Chief Colorow was accomplished with Historic Colorow Council Tree. (Top inset) Chief Colorow (Bottom inset) Randy Rooney,
a rifle and feared by white settlers. He was fifth generation member of the Rooney family and the manager/owner of the historic
blamed for being stubborn but he also had Rooney Ranch.
another side to him that allowed him to
meet with Alexander Rooney at the tree
to negotiate a peace treaty with his Ute
neighbors, the Arapaho Indian Tribe. The
Colorow Council tree, also known as the
Lighted Tree, pays homage to the long-
standing peace between the Rooney family
and the Utes. The Rooney family eventually

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Small Museum
Big Discoveries
Encounter Famous Fossils
Hands-on Exhibits and

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Local Craft Homebrewer, photographer, writer and food lover who retired after a 33-year run in the beer 1 - A Taster
Brewers industry (23 years on a descriptive sensory panel and eight years in global new product de- Means the beer is interesting and
velopment). I will attempt to visit every brewery in Jefferson County to introduce you to what deserves to at least be sampled.
I am certain are a proud and capable lot of beer makers of every stripe and background and
their liquid creations. Because everyone’s palate is different, and my perception of tastes and 2 - A Full Pint
aromas will vary from yours, my aim is to describe the beers in such a way that it will entice Means the beer is worthy of a full glass.
you to embark on your own journey of exploration within this wonderfully rich and varied
craft beer culture located in our own backyard. 3 - Two Pints
I will always pay my own way so that my reviews will be trustworthy and unbiased. Means the beer is worthy of an encore.

Thom Langley 4 - A Growler
Means the beer is so very interesting that
it should be bought in larger quantity for
sharing with friends.

Read on and enjoy. Cheers!

In plain sight of Sloan’s Lake Brewer Dave Bergen Appearance – Dark tan to
site Joyride Brewing Company, reddish coloration. Off-white to
the expression of the home Comments: Well executed representative of the tannish head comprised of large
brewing journey of three style served with a twist of lemon. bubbles receding rapidly leaving a
creative friends. The brewery, strong lacing.
opened in July, 2014 maintains Thom’s rating: A Full Pint
six year-round selections but Aroma - Offers a very complex
offers seasonal and specialty brews such as the # 2 - Mudrat Detector-NE Style DIPA - aroma structure. I found hints of
five beer series named for brewmaster Dave 8.0% ABV | 80 IBU cherries, plums, raisins, dates,
Bergen’s favorite Beatles albums. Dave and his cloves, allspice and strong dose
three assistant brewers seek to surprise and delight Brewer describes this as a New England Style IPA of baking dark bread, (just to
their clientele by experimenting with lots of different (Double). A blend of six hops varietals at a ratio of name a few).
beer styles and as a result there is a beer to suit 4.5 lbs hops per barrel.
nearly any taste. Mouthfeel - Smooth and rich
Appearance – Light golden to yellow in color. finishing very dry with clinging
Striving to become a part of Edgewater’s future, Displays a white turbidity and very rich head hints of all the fruity notes.
the owners thought it important to give a nod to the comprised of small white bubbles. Average head
city’s past. The brewery is located in a 1910 building retention leaving good lacing. Taste – Toasted dark bread
that served as Knoll’s Meat Market – the city’s first covered with dark fruit preserves
store and the elephant in the logo, presumably Aroma - Highly hoppy, dank aroma with yet lacking the cloying sweetness
taking a joyride, represents Roger the Elephant, fruitiness. Strong apricot and lemon aromas. you would expect from smelling it. Also displays
who was a major attraction at the Manhattan Beach a bit of nutshell-like bitterness in the flavor and
Amusement Park that operated on the shores of Mouthfeel - Very slippery and silky. A dryish finish. It’s not at all unpleasant, but rather a nice
the lake from 1891 to 1908 when most of it burned finish in spite of lingering high levels of residual balance to the roasted richness of the hearty
to the ground. hop oil on the palate. malt bill and fruit. It is just the right note from the
yeast.
This family-friendly brewery has embraced its Taste - Many fruit notes including apricot and
community and in turn it has become a favorite local some peach. Hop oil residuals leave a lingering Comments: As described by the brewer, as the
hangout. The large garage doors are opened on bitterness. Abbey Road recording brought together a mix
nice days and offer beautiful views of Sloan’s Lake. of complete and unique songs, with a “mash-up”
Comments: Spot on for hopheads. of short unfinished tunes into a famous medley.
I tried many and reviewed a few to entice you to This beer brings together two very strong and
visit and sample whatever may be on tap. Tell Dave Thom’s rating: If you are a fan of the style, different characteristics into a pleasing and
that Thom sent you! this one deserves two pints. complete whole product.

2501 Sheridan Blvd., Edgewater. Open 7 days. # 3 - Abbey Road Belgian Dubbel - Thom’s rating: Take home a growler to share
Check out their Tasting Room for special events 8.1% ABV | 25 IBU
and Hop On!
This fine Belgian fermented with yeast from the
Tasting Notes: Trappist Brouwerij Westmalle pays homage to
the last album recorded together by “The Beatles.”
# 1 - Summer Wit - Witbier Brewer Dave Bergen says the two sides of the
4.8% ABV | 22 IBU album are very different – the first side features
fantastic full songs and the other side – short,
Appearance - Yellow in color. Turbidity from the incomplete songs. This beer was created with two
wheat adds a whitish (or wit-ish) haze. Average very different, yet pleasing, characters, to achieve a
creamy white head produces good lacing. very nice “whole” final beer in the series.

Mouthfeel - Creamy silk of the wheat, quite
carbonated, with citric acid cleansing at the end
for a clean dry finish.

Aroma - Fruit and malted wheat roll into the
nose.

Taste - Spot on for the Belgian Wit bier style.
The banana dominated fruity esters with the
orange and lemon flavor leading. Followed by a
good dose of the coriander, paradise seed and
licorice type notes. Residual citrus and tropical
sweetness is light.

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# 4 - Bear Paw Oatmeal Milk Stout - grains full access to the palate. A slight Thom’s rating: Again, if driving, then carefully
7.0% ABV | 45 IBU sweetness calms the heat of the alcohol making consume two pints with water. Otherwise,
this one is quite quaffable. Drinker beware the enjoy one while Kelsey the Beertender
Described by the brewer as having seven different claws of the 7.0% ABV extraordinaire prepares you a growler to go.
malt varietals, flaked oats and five pounds of
lactose sugar per barrel.

Appearance – So black it’s purple. The color
of bruised coffee. Develops a rich tannish head
comprised of smaller bubbles. It recedes fairly
quickly and leaves respectable lacing.

Aroma - Currants, caramel, prunes, coffee and
dark roasted grain aromas meld and rise up to
invite you to move the glass from beneath your
nose to your lips in short order.

Mouthfeel - As would be expected from the
oats and lactose, it’s very silky smooth on the
palate and tongue gliding past like liquid velvet.
Finishes dry and warm with a bit of residual
bitterness from the darkly roasted grains.

Taste – Cherries and meal mixed with the
roasted grain flavor of dark bread toast mixed
with the sweetness of the lactose. A slight and
not at all unpleasant bitter flavor is derived from
the darkly roasted grains.

Comments: I have to admit to a weakness for
the style. I’ve had quite a few representatives,
and this one on this day was very, very
enjoyable. The silky mouth feel that develops
from the oats and lactose allows the roasted

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Great Weekend For art lovers there’s the
Getaways wonderful Foothills Art Center
in historic downtown Golden.
So many great close-to-home places abound in JeffCo for a Through October 23 you can see
quick weekend getaway. the Rocky Mountain National
Watermedia show and be sure
You and your special someone can enjoy a variety of to check out the website
attractions throughout the county, including picturesque and (www.foothillsartcenter.org) for ever-changing exhibits,
relaxing cottages in the foothills, wonderful places to dine, classes and events that take place there.
palate-pleasing craft beers and some of Colorado’s best hiking
trails for those that who love the great outdoors. The entire family can
enjoy a visit to the
For a romantic retreat, the Cliff House Lodge is a favorite Colorado Railroad
for adults. From its Museum in Golden.
origin in 1864 as There are 15 acres of rail
a private mansion yard with over 100
through today, the narrow and standard
Cliff House Lodge is gauge steam and diesel
filled with a rich and locomotives, passenger
colorful history. It’s cars, and cabooses
recognized by the bringing the railroad sights of yesterday back to life.
National Register of For those looking for
Historic Places, and live theater, Golden’s
has been an impor- Miner’s Alley Playhouse
tant part of the town of Morrison, Colorado for nearly 150 is sure to please with its
years. Today it’s a relaxing Bed and Breakfast that affords you fine performances. Check
an opportunity to walk its storied grounds, relax and enjoy out www.mineralley.com for the latest attractions, ticket
the personal attention given by its management. You can take prices and show times.
a soak in your own private hot tub and tour the town of If you are interested in a tour, how about a tour of the
Morrison at your leisure. For those visitors who are also MillerCoors Brewery?
looking for accommodations that are “420 friendly” you are Coors was founded by
welcome at the Cliff House Lodge. Adolph Coors in 1873, and
is the largest brewery by
Ridge Discovery Center and Nearby for a day- volume in the MillerCoors
Triceratops Trail. These two trip for the entire network. Today it’s one of
attractions are easy to see on family, the Morrison the largest single-site
the same weekend getaway Natural History breweries in the world.
and pure joy for young and Museum is a favorite. Visitors can enjoy a 30-min-
old alike. There are hands-on ute, self-paced tour high-
dinosaur exhibits, lighting their malting, brewing and packaging process.
on-site fossil research After you get your taste buds thirsting for beer, take a
in progress and it’s drive up I-70 and take the
not far from Dinosaur Evergreen Parkway turn off
and stop into the historic
El Rancho Brewery. Built in
1948 by the Jahnke family as
a trading post it was sold in
1953 to Mildred and Ray
Zipprich of Milwaukee
Wisconsin and turned into
a favorite restaurant stop
for many years. It went through several owners and then sat
vacant for a few more years. With a wonderful new family
ownership, the establishment is alive and beautiful again.
Their craft beer is quickly becoming legendary, brewed on-site
by master brewers. Weather permitting you can relax on their
western facing deck, which boasts having “one of the most
photographed views in Colorado”…some go further and make

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that “in America!” Grab a bite to eat from their menu and Cliff House Lodge
make it a special day of fine craft beer and a delicious meal.
121 Stone St., Morrison. CO 80465
For a great day of fun and craft take the family to a unique www.clifhouselodge.net
paint-your-own pottery studio in Evergreen. Go Paint! has a 303-697-9732
vast selection of fun and whimsical item to choose from. You
Morrison Natural History Museum
apply the colored
glazes and in a 501 Colorado 8, Morrison, CO 80465
few days you’ll mnhm.org
have treasured 303-697-1873
memories and
delightful one-of- Dinosaur Ridge
a-kind keepsakes.
They even offer 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy.,
beautiful mosaics Morrison, CO 80465
and fairy garden options. Go Paint! is so much fun for young www.dinoridge.org
and old alike. 303-697-3466
If a theatre or musical performance is to your liking,
Evergreen’s Center Stage is the place for you. It’s housed in Foothills Art Center
an old Episcopal church
and features ever- 809 15th St, Golden, CO 80401
changing entertainment www.foothillsartcenter.org
options. Be sure to check 303-279-3922
the websites (www.
evergreenplayers.com) Colorado Railroad Museum
and www.evergreencho-
rale.org) for shows and 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
tickets. www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Up on Lookout Mountain off of I-70 you’ll want to visit the 303-279-4591
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.
You can browse the collections of Miner’s Alley Playhouse
antique firearms, Native American
artifacts, items used by Buffalo Bill 1224 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Cody, and his grave atop Lookout www.minersalley.com
Mountain with spectacular views. 303-935-3044
The legendary Pahaska Café and
Gift shop offer food, snacks and Miller/Coors Brewery
wonderful unique souvenirs of
your visit. 13th St. & Ford St., Golden, CO 80401
From the Buffalo Bill Museum go www.millercoors.com
on over to the Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve 800-642-6116
on Lookout Mountain.
There you can commune El Rancho Brewing
with nature at their 100-
acre park that includes 29260 US Hwy 40, Evergreen, CO 80439
interactive exhibits, a www.elranchobrewing.com
hands-on discovery 303-670-2739
room, programs and
trails to hike. Center Stage
These are just a small
sample of the many easily-traveled treasured places for quick 27608 Fireweed Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439
weekend getaways in JeffCo; it would take a book to list them www.evergreenplayers.com
all. We’d love to hear about some of your favorite getaways; www.evergreenchorale.org
write us and let us know what are your favorites.
Go Paint!
— Wade Roberts
4602 Plettner Ln., Suite 2B-2D,
Evergreen, CO 80439
www.gopiantfun.com
303-679-3089

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Pahaska Café & Gift Shop

987 Lookout Mountain Road,
Golden, CO 80401
www.buffalobill.org

Lookout Mountain Nature Center
& Preserve

910 Colorow Rd, Golden, CO 80401
www.jeffco.us/open-space/parks
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720-497-7600

Jeffco Open Space Parks
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Jayme H. Mansfield

“The sound of a passing car running throughout these
brought me back to the present, endeavors was always writing.
and I blinked away the tears. As
long as I lived, I would never forget Jayme says, “I never thought,
that terrible day and the surge of ‘I want to write a book and be
panic that hit me like a crashing a published author’ but I found
wave. Beginning at my toes, it ran out how much I loved writing
up my legs and into my stomach, after taking the classes and then
until it grabbed my heart. That’s it became this personal journey.”
when I gasped for air, grabbed my Traveling to the Provence
paintings, and went in search of my region of France inspired her
mother.” but the death of her father and
some troubles in her marriage
“But it was too late.” compelled her to pour out her
This is just one of the many arresting passages in Jayme feelings on the page. Although neither of these events are a
H. Mansfield’s debut novel, Chasing the Butterfly. The novel part of her book, Jayme says, “The feelings of loneliness and
is set in a vineyard in Roussillon, France, an area known isolation were what was happening at the time. I made a deal
for its magnificent high cliffs, ochre quarries and vivid blue with God. Help me finish this book and I will release my
Provencal skies so it’s no wonder that this artist-turned- feelings and be able to move forward.” The cathartic process
author was inspired by her travels there. caused her to burst into tears as she completed the final edits
I first met Jayme in her South Lakewood art studio, Piggy and her dog Gracie, her constant writing companion, died the
Toes Art Instruction after enjoying an art class with friends same night she sent the book to her editor.
in April. The studio is actually a charming cottage across the Her mentor, author DiAnn Mills, recognized a burgeoning
driveway from the beautiful home she shares with husband talent and a writer with a unique depth and devotion to her
James, her three sons: Ian, Adam and Graham and her playful characters. She knew that the story could inspire others too
Golden Retriever, Bella. As the evening was winding down, and that’s when doors began to fly open. After placing in the
I wandered over to the corner to look more closely at the top ten of a first novelists contest, she got an agent and then
beautiful painting that hung on the wall of a butterfly flitting the agent found a publisher. So what began as short vignettes
through a field of red-orange poppies in a writing class became, five years later, the book Chasing the
I soon learned that the painting, by Jayme’s long time artist Butterfly.
friend Kelly Berger, served as the cover of her new book. As an elementary and high school art teacher for twenty
Within our short conversation that night, I realized I had years, Jayme decided that the 2015-2016 school year would be
a lot in common with her. As an aspiring writer and artist her last. Her last teaching stint was three years at the private
myself, I wanted to know how she became an award-winning Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village where she taught both
published author. art and language arts. It was there she taught her students
Jayme said her journey as a writer began when she how to express themselves creatively both on the canvas and
was unexpectedly let go from a job. Years ago, when she the page.
moved to her current home in Lakewood, nearby Red Now as a retiree, Jayme shared with me that she will
Rocks Elementary said they were in desperate need of a continue to express herself on the page with two forthcoming
Kindergarten teacher. Jayme hadn’t really planned on books. One will be based on the fascinating true story of her
teaching that year but her son would be in her class so she great-great grandmother whose husband left her and a young
agreed. The day before school was to start she was decorating son in Missouri to find gold in the hills above Cripple Creek,
her classroom and was told that the attendance numbers had Colorado. Deciding that she couldn’t depend on such an
come in too low and they wouldn’t need her after all. “Last impulsive mate, she leaves her son temporarily with a relative
hired, first fired,” Jayme said. and sets out for Oklahoma, alone on horseback to stake a
Suddenly, she had time on her hands. With all three of claim on 160 acres during the land rush of 1893.
her boys now in school, she enrolled in a writing course The other book will be a novel, but based on a true story,
through the recently shuddered Christian Writer’s Guild in about how Jayme’s mother found love again through an
Colorado Springs. The four-year course taught her the basics online dating site after the death of her longtime husband.
of storytelling and character development. Prior to taking the In addition to writing, Jayme has plans to expand the
course, she received an undergraduate degree in Journalism, offerings at Piggy Toes. She’ll continue ladies art and wine
worked in advertising, got a teaching degree at DU, then nights and kids’ classes but says she’d like to offer couples’ art
a Creative Arts degree and realized the common thread instruction, open studio time for other artists and a place for

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groups to knit or scrapbook too. She says, “As much as Piggy satisfying palette – life in motion-life as a verb. Come mix the
Toes has been about visual arts, really its purpose is where palette with me!”
people can come together to create.”
If you’d like to mix the palette with Jayme, visit her website
As Jayme’s website says, “Author. Educator. Artist. – Write. www.piggytoes.com to learn more about upcoming events at
Teach. Paint. I count myself fortunate to intimately know the studio and information about her forthcoming books
these nouns – three little words. But set them in motion, too. Chasing the Butterfly is available for purchase at
change them into verbs…write, teach, paint, then life is a Amazon.com. ­
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OTankethaeWSWaidlkiled! We are so very lucky here in Jefferson County to have so
many picturesque places to which we can escape.

Open Space parks are a wonderful gift to the community.
Let’s explore two of these great parks that are worth a visit.

Mount Falcon in Morrison offers trails for all abilities
whether you’re looking for a good workout or just a
sauntering stroll with kids or seniors.

Off U.S. Highway 285 take the Indian Hills exit and follow
Parmalee Gulch Road for 5 miles to Picutis Road, then it
is easy to get to the western side of Mount Falcon Park by
following the signs. When you arrive, you’ll find plenty of
parking, bathrooms and maps to start your journey. There are
many choices of trails to explore. There’s the Meadow Trail,
Old Ute, Castle, Two Dog, Turkey Trot and Parmalee, and the
Tower Trail. Grab a map at the trail head information center
and choose from the trail profiles that meet your desires
and abilities.

For first-time visitors, the Castle Trail would be
recommended. It’s an easy journey with wide paths from
the west parking lot. This trail will lead you to the ruins of
John Brisben Walker’s Mount Falcon home. Mr. Walker was
a real estate magnate and one-time owner of Cosmopolitan
magazine who owned over 4,000 acres of land in this area
during the early 1900s. In 1909 he decided to build an
elaborate stone house with massive walls and numerous
fireplaces. Unfortunately, after living in the home for just
a few years, it burned
in 1918. The ruins are
still there to behold
and with a spectacular
scenic backdrop. You can
only imagine just how
magnificent this place
once was.

Continue on the
Castle Trail beyond
Walker’s homesite and
you’ll discover his other
dream. He was so taken
with the views here that
he planned to erect a
summer home for the
President of the United
States. But due to the

fire at his home, For those who truly want to take a more challenging walk
the death of his on the wild side, the Apex Park Trails offers plenty of that.
wife, American The Apex Park consists of 700 acres and 9.4 miles of trails.
involvement The east access is on the northeastern corner of what was
in World War I once the Heritage Square parking lot on U.S. Highway 40 at
and his waning County Road
fortune, only the 93. The west
foundation was access is from
completed. the parking area
at the Lookout
Other trails at Mountain
Mount Falcon Nature Center
include the Old and Preserve
Ute Trail, which is a pleasant forested loop. Two Dog and located at 910
Turkey Trot Trails are a steeper and more challenging climb. Colorow Rd,
The Tower Trail will lead you to an old watchtower and the Golden, CO.
Eagle Eye Shelter with lots of picnic tables allowing you to
enjoy breathtaking views of the valley below and the You’ll find on
peaks beyond. the Apex Trail
several options
to follow. The
Apex meets
up with the Pick ’N Sledge Trail, then there’s the Grubstake
Loop, Sluicebox, Bonanza, Enchanted Forest, Argos and
Hardscrabble Trails from which to choose from. Taking the
enchanted Forest Loop that closely parallels the old Gregory
Wagon Road you’ll find that this route is relatively gentle.
Go approximately 2.5 miles on the Apex Trail and follow the
Enchanted Forest Trail for a beautiful journey through the
woods.

The Apex Park is full of interesting history. The site of
today’s trail head was an early base camp community and an
important crossroads leading to the gold fields near Central
City. In October of 1861, the legislature of the Colorado
Territory passed an act to incorporate the Apex and Gregory
Wagon Road Company. The act gave the company the right to
build a road up Apex Gulch (also known as Amos Gulch) into
the mountains and gave the company the right to collect tolls
from travelers using the road.

The land in and north of Apex Gulch was purchased by
Jefferson County over several years beginning in 1974, and
designated as an Open Space park. The County has done

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Photo: Sarah Bos an exceptional
job of developing
and maintaining
9.6 miles of trails
heading up the
gulch and along
Indian Mountain. Hikers, mountain bikers
and trail runners use the trail year-round. We
recommend that you wear good hiking boots or
shoes with a tread that grips the rocks well. There
are areas where you will want to take special care
across the rocky terrain. While biking is possible
and allowed, you will want to take special note to
not damage a tire or rim upon the rocky parts of
the trail.

These two parks are open one hour before
sunrise to one hour after sunset. Remember to
keep your dog on its leash and remove waste. No
motorized vehicles or open-carry firearms are
allowed.

Take a few hours, or an entire day, and enjoy a
walk on the wild side in one of JeffCo’s great Open
Space parks!

— Wade Roberts

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THE BLUEGRASS COFFEE & BOURBON LOUNGE

7415 Grandview Ave. • Arvada, CO 80002 • 720-476-3950 During the day, we are a coffee house that focuses
www.thebluegrasslounge.com on espresso-based drinks while proudly serving

M - TH 7am - 10pm • Fri - Sat 7am - 12am • Sun 7am - 10pm an array of breakfast sandwiches, pastries,
muffins, scones and cakes.

At night, we transform into a Bourbon bar where
people feel "at home", dishing out

salads, pizzas and all types of Bourbons
for every taste and price point.

The Light Rail Gallery In Olde Town Arvada 7714 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002
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There is so much to love about Olde Town www.lightrailgallery.com
Arvada and for art lovers there is the Light Rail
Gallery. This unique establishment is housed in
a beautifully transformed 1947 ranch-style home.
The gallery offers visitors wonderfully affordable
art by local and regional artists as well as fun
Paint & Sip and Fused Glass classes.

The Light Rail Gallery also offers an enjoyable
atmosphere for you to hold a small party or an
office get-together. Stop by and check out their
selection of wines to complement your event and
say hello to Mary Fedie, the gallery’s owner.

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El Rancho was built in 1948 by the Jahnke family as a trading post. They sold the building in 29260 US Hwy 40
1953 to Mildred and Ray Zipprich, Milwaukee Wisconsin pie distributors. Their daughter Donna Evergreen, CO 80439
and son-in-law Paul McEncroe joined them in 1958 and operated it, with their children, until 1988.
After the McEncroes sold El Rancho in 1988 it was owned and operated by various families. In (303) 670-BREW
May 2015 the Vincent families purchased El Rancho. Through their efforts El Rancho has been
restored to its glory days’ condition as El Rancho Brewing Company! Mon-Thurs 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Today El Rancho can serve 332 guests on the main floor dining room and bar, 27 in the private Sat 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
dining room and up to 135 guests in the garden level banquet room. El Rancho is 7,686 feet Sun 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
above sea level. Featuring six fireplaces and serving dinner 364 days a year.
(Christmas is closed so the staff can spend quality time with their families.) Breakfast
Sat/Sun 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Don’t just “eat and run.” Weather permitting, relax on the western facing deck which boasts having
“one of the most photographed views in Colorado”…some go further and make that “in America!” Sandwiches and Dinners
Mon - Fri 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Visit El Rancho, where we are family friendly and the history continues. Sat/Sun 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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