Spring edition 2017 Jeffco Living

Spring Issue 2017

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Art, Entertainment & Lifestyle

Explore...
Art
Museums
Entertainment

Shopping & Dining in The Whimsical Art of
Kendra Fleischman
Jefferson County

“Gateway to the
Rocky Mountains”

... and so much more!

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Where History Lives Explore...
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Only 35 miles west of Denver with easy access off of I-70 at Entertainment
exit 243 at the Central City Parkway, and just 12 minutes
of an incredibly scenic drive to a historic destination. Shopping & Dining in The Whimsical Art of
Be sure to check out our Visitors Center, local shops, dining Jefferson County Kendra Fleischman
outlets, casinos, historic cemeteries, buildings, mines, hiking
trails along with Gold Metal fishing waters and much more! “Gateway to the
Rocky Mountains”
Sat. May 27
Museums Open for the Season ... and so much more!
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6 The Whimsical Art of Kendra Fleischman
10 Great Places to Visit
12 Hemp as an Alternative Food Source
14 Local Craft Beer - Holidaily
16 Molehills in the Mountains
18 Buffalo Bill Anniversary
20 Relocate to Jefferson County?
22 Hepcat Heaven

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TheAWrt ohf KimensdircaalFleischman

If you sit and chat with Kendra
Fleischman you’ll discover how
delightful she is, not only as a gifted
and talented artist, but also as a
passionate person who is forever
seeking new and innovative ways
to express herself artistically. As a
Colorado native, she grew up in
Jefferson County and attended Arvada
West High School where she met Jeff,
her husband of 30 years. Together, they
are the parents of two grown daughters,
Rachel and Heather.

Over the past three decades Kendra
has constantly developed and grown
as a professional sculptor. Because
her parents encouraged her to express
herself without judgment, she feels free
to experiment with different mediums.
Her father, Ken has always been a
strong supporter of her work and even
helped with the first castings of her
early work.

Her work is very evocative and has
a unique, recognizable style no matter
what media she’s working in. Kendra
will tell you that movement, dance in
particular, has always been a motivating
factor in the expression of her work.

Her love for sculpting started at an
early age. When she was just seven, she
liked digging down in her backyard
sandbox to get to the clay to mold
shapes from this natural source. In
grade school she was recognized as
the class artist as her classmates loved
asking her to draw things for them.

In 1981, as a junior in high school,
Kendra and her father Ken took a
bronze sculpture class at the county
parks and recreation department. It was
there that her real love of working with
bronze took shape. She sculpted a 12
inch tall, finely-detailed unicorn that
really left her feeling proud and curious
to learn more about sculpture.

After high
school, Kendra
attended
Colorado State
University in
Fort Collins,
where she
believed the art
department was
very progressive.
CSU was also
well known for
its education
program, so she thought it was practical
to get her teaching degree as well. At
CSU she remembers her sculpture
studies with Gary Voss. “He introduced
me to stone carving and also to bronze
casting. We actually got to do the
molding, the pouring, all of it. Just
trying to lift a crucible full of molten
metal, which is so heavy and so hot,
was amazing.”
Voss encouraged her to think about
her goals as an artist. “He wanted me
to go past the obvious and I came to
realize that it was not enough to make
something pretty.” Going with her self-

“At the start of my career I was all about dance.
Most of my work was exploration of the

body moving through space. Now I am exploring how
all sorts of things move through time.”

expression she created “ORIGIN” in
1986, a sculpture that she carved from
a block of alabaster. This unique piece
awakened her creative spirit and set
her on a course that she said, “was me
leaving realism behind.” This piece is
not only pleasing to the eyes but reveals
her emergence as a sculptor. Her work
gained recognition from her family,
teachers, and fans alike. She said, “My
dad was just so jazzed by it.” In fact,
his enthusiasm for the sculpture was so
great that after his daughter graduated
from CSU in 1987 with high distinction,
Ken Ball took it upon himself to have
the original ORIGIN piece turned into a
bronze, in an edition of fourteen.

Continued on page 8

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In addition to becoming an
accomplished artist herself, Kendra
has spent over 20 years teaching art to
others. In fact, she is often so inspired
by her students’ work, that it leads her
to discover new ways to express herself.

Recently, she’s become fascinated
with motion and animation. She has
taken physical art and incorporated
digital multimedia into a fascinating
blend that brings life to otherwise
inanimate pieces. In 2011, Kendra was
a featured solo artist at the Lakewood
Civic Center. There she presented
an exciting and unique show that
demonstrated her fun and whimsical
mixture of digital and physical art.

In 2016 Kendra was a featured
artist in the “Movement Studio” at
the Denver Art Museum. This was

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a hands-on exhibit that conducted Arizona; and the Benson Sculpture Barbie Benton, Craig Ponzio, and
demonstrations and an opportunity for Garden in Loveland, Colorado. Her Gene Worrell.
the public to get to know some of the monumental works are also installed
featured artists and hear them explain on university and college campuses Kendra has been a featured artist
their creations. across the country including: North in Sculptural Pursuit Magazine,
Central Michigan College in Petoskey, Southwest Art Magazine’s book
Kendra’s sculptural work ranges Michigan; Western Kentucky University titled Sculpture of the Rockies, and
in size from small and intimate to in Bowling Green, Kentucky; Butler was the subject of a television video
monumental. You can find her larger Community College in Eldorado, documentary about her creation of the
pieces in notable public collections Kansas; Wyoming Seminary sculpture “Dancing on the Stairs” for
such as the Arvada Center for the Arts Preparatory School in Kingston, the Arvada Center for the Arts and
and Humanities in Arvada, Colorado; Pennsylvania; and, the Anschutz Humanities (the cover image of this
the Lakewood Cultural Center in Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. issue of JeffCo Living). She is a member
Lakewood, Colorado; Fountain Hills Her work is also part of the private of the National Sculpture Society
Community Center in Fountain Hills, collections of George Gradow and and Association Internationale du
Film d’Animation. Her diverse use of
sculpture and new media was recently
recognized and awarded an honorable
mention by Cristoph Heinrich,
contemporary art curator at the Denver
Art Museum.

— Wade Roberts

The Little Chapel of Our Holy Motherboard “Through digital media, I seek to use
moving images, space, and sound to create
Kendra says: “Where would we be without our beloved technology? Our use of computers, works that are intriguing, meaningful,
cell phones, robots, drones, and other technology has reached a level of religious propor- and fun. Sometimes the goal of my work is
tions and I am among the flock. I created this piece as a slightly satirical comment on our to explore a specific narrative such as the
worship of technology. Of course the irony here is that without technology and my use of influence of technology on our lives. Other
digital media, this piece would not exist at all. The Little Chapel features nine video screens times I am inspired by the beauty of color,
that have animated “stained glass” windows showing different scenes such as “Our Blessed shape and light in a certain piece of video
Lady of the Sacred Selfie” and “The Adoration of the MacBook.” My inspiration comes from footage or animation. Working with digital
Medieval and Renaissance church windows that were designed to tell stories and offer media also allows me to experiment with
guidance to the worshippers. At the front of the Chapel sits the humanoid Madonna and sound as an art element and expressive tool.
Child. If your computer has a virus, your system has crashed or you’ve misplaced your cell Coming from a sculptural background,
phone, say a little prayer to the Madonna and Cyber Savior.” much of my digital work explores ways to
combine video with traditional sculpture
techniques. I am continually looking for
new ways to place video within forms, proj-
ect images from within sculptures or onto
surfaces. My installation work explores the
use of composition to give the viewer a new
way of considering a space and creative use
of traditional video platforms such as
television or projection.”

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Great Places to Visit Hiwan Homestead Museum

The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum The Williams log lodge in Evergreen with its rustic architecture on
4.3 acres is owned and maintained by JeffCo Open Space with
Home to one of the state’s two Goodwill moon rocks collected JeffCo Historical Society volunteers. Historic furnishings and Native
during the Apollo 17 mission, the museum was started in 1874 and American art are on permanent display.
displays mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite, and historic mining 4208 S. Timbervale Drive, Evergreen 80439
artifact exhibits on two floors. http://jeffco.us/open-space/parks/hiwan-homestead-museum
1310 Maple St., Golden, CO 80401 www.mines.edu/Geology_Museum
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Golden History Center
A living history experience on a 1930s ranch complete with goats
It’s the discovery place of Tyrannosaurus rex, home to an and chickens, classes on the life ways of the period, an art gallery,
American saint, and location of the largest single-site brewery on antique store, hiking trails, and special events. The ranch sits on 35
Earth. Golden, Colorado, is truly a one-of-a-kind city. Begin your acres nestled in the foothills of Evergreen, Colorado.
Golden adventure at the History Center. 320 Soda Creek Rd., Evergreen 80439 www.HMPM.org
923 10th St., Golden, CO 80401 www.goldenhistory.org/museums/ghc
Morrison Natural History Museum
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Discover Colorado’s dinosaurs with expert guides and hands-on
An “American Treasure” where William Cody believed was the exhibits at Jefferson County’s original paleontology museum.
most wonderful site in the world; The Pahaska Teepee next to his Encounter historic and modern fossil finds and see research in prog-
grave was built in 1922 and a museum was erected in 1972 on ress in the fossil preparation laboratory. The Museum continues to
Denver’s 66-acre Lookout Mountain Park. actively study local paleontology. Recent finds have included baby
987 Lookout Mountain Rd., Golden 80401 www.BuffaloBill.org Stegosaurus fossils, baby Sauropod tracks, and the missing muzzle
of Apatosaurus ajax.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve 501 Colorado Hwy. 8, Morrison 80465 www.MNHM.org

After a meager beginning in the garage of the Boettcher Mansion Colorado Railroad Museum
in 1975, the JeffCo Open Space Nature Center gained a permanent
home in 1997. Built with sustainable, earth-friendly and recycled Experience the Colorado Railroad Museum with over 100 narrow
materials, locally quarried rock, and timber. Excellent interactive and standard gauge steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars,
exhibits, picnic tables and hiking trails on the 110-acre preserve. cabooses, HO Model Railroad, and G-scale garden railway on a
910 Colorow Rd., Golden 80401 15-acre railyard.
http://jeffco.us/open-space/parks/lookout-mountain-nature-center 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden 80403 www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org

Cussler Museum

Extensive collection of over 100 significant automobiles, ranging
in years from 1906 to 1965, was started by renowned best-selling
author Clive Cussler.
14959 W. 69th Ave., Arvada, CO 80007 www.cusslermuseum.com

Lookout Mountain
Nature Center and Preserve

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

Morrison Natural History Museum

Cussler Museum

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M Scenic & Historic

orrison

A Wine Cafe featuring over 100 wines with over 35 Tuesday – Thursday: 4-9 pm Friday: 4-10 pm
available daily by the glass. Great Beers from all over Saturday: 2-10 pm Closed Monday
the world and a full menu meant to complement your Sunday - Seasonal (check website)
beverage of choice. Situated in an 1870’s cottage with a May - October 11 am - 5 pm
beautiful garden seating area, a water feature, fire pits
and a sidewalk patio plus the cozy and casual leather
indoor seating with fireplaces and a bar area.
116 Stone Street
Morrison, CO 80465
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Small Museum
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501 Colorado Hwy 8 in South Morrison • www.MNHM.org

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HIGHlights of Hemp as an Alternative Food Source

Although the term “Super Foods” is really just a marketing term Carla Boyd, owner of Hemp Way Foods (established in 2014)
for foods rich in antioxidants, fiber, or fatty acids; certain foods can in the Evergreen, Colorado area, is invested in the hemp industry
increase vim and vigor, regulate cholesterol, lower blood pressure, as an alternate food source. Her company operates as a wholesale
and might possibly even help prevent or fight off some diseases. food supplier of hemp food products (burgers and crumbles) to
Blueberries, broccoli, and salmon have long been considered “super restaurants and markets (i.e., Alfalfa’s Grocery in Boulder and
foods.” But with healthy living ever in mind, nutritional support Louisville) focused on healthy foods for healthy living. Visit her
in this category now includes: goji berries, acai berries, raw cacao, company at: hempway.net.
coconut oil, bee pollen, wakame seaweed, chia seeds…, and, yes,
hemp seeds. “My company’s targeted market is ‘clean eaters’—people looking
for healthy, and delicious, alternative foods,” said Boyd. “These
According to GrubHub Inc., an online and mobile food ordering
company, the demand for trending health foods such as chia
seeds and quinoa increased more than 100 percent in the last
year. Hemp grew 110 percent with women in the past year, which
bested the demand for chia seeds in the GrubHub study. (www.
foodengineeringmag.com/articles/92286-hemp-seeds-the-latest-
food-trend)

So what exactly is hemp? As a plant, hemp is an annual.
Herbaceous with long fiber, it is similar to flax (linen), jute and
ramie. Grown from a seed, it can get up to 15 to 20 feet tall.
Although hemp is a variety of Cannabis Sativa—a “relative” plant
of the same plant species as marijuana— it has many positive
qualities—and it won’t make you “high.” Unlike marijuana, it has
lower concentrations of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and higher
concentrations of Cannabidiol (CBD), which decreases or eliminates
its psychoactive effects.

Hemp has been grown for at least the last 12,000 years for fiber
(textiles and paper), as well as for food. What’s more, of the 3
million-plus edible plants that grow on Earth, no other plant source
can compare with the nutritional value of hemp seeds. Hemp is
edible as whole seeds, hulled seed (the hemp “nut” or “heart”),
protein powder, or as oil extracted from seeds. Hemp plants
produce seeds that contain between 25-35% oil by weight.
(www.hempfarm.org/Papers/Hemp_Facts.html)

This non-trans-fatty-acid oil is high in a perfect balance of
essential fatty acids (EFAs: Omega-3, 6, 9) considered to be
necessary to maintain health. Hemp’s EFA profile provides a
healthy alternative to fish, which often contain elevated levels of
mercury and other toxins. Hemp seeds are also high in magnesium,
a mineral that helps with relaxation, blood sugar control, blood
pressure, and potentially osteoporosis. Magnesium levels are
generally lower in women than men.

The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) estimated that the
retail value of North American hemp food, vitamin and body care
products was in the range of $156 to $171 million in 2012. When
clothing, auto parts, building materials and other non-food or body
care products are included, the HIA estimates that the total retail
value of U.S. hemp products is about $500 million.

At one point, the Drug Enforcement Administration attempted
to ban food products made from hempseed meal or oil. However,
in 2004, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overruled it, saying hemp
food contained a negligible amount of intoxicant. Since then, hemp
food and body care product sales have grown steadily.
(www.globalhemp.com/2004/02/court-tells-dea-it-cannot-regulate-
naturally-occurring-thc-in-hemp-food-landmark-decision-opens-
way-for-expansion-of-hemp-food-industry.html)

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HAerMebtapshys&ical Arts

Shoppe

Since 1993 we have served the greater metro area, striving to be a
place of healing and sanctuary to all who enter regardless of one’s
beliefs. We live with a simple intention, to put forth compassion,
love and gratitude into the universe. We believe that if we can
inspire and empower healing and spiritual connection in ourselves
and others, the world will change for the better.

customers aren’t vegan or vegetarian but they do focus on
healthy foods in their diets, like farm-raised animals and foods
that have not been genetically altered.”

Having created her own recipe in 2013, her hemp burgers and
crumbles contain natural hemp seeds, hemp hearts, lentils, flax,
chia, quinoa and more—and without soy, gluten, dairy, or corn.

“One serving of my hemp burger provides a nutritional intake
of over 20% of the required daily protein and 25% of the required
daily iron!”

As the writer of this article, I can tell you that I am not much 2015 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206
on meat; I’d rather have fish, chicken or a “veggie” burger. But www.herbsandarts.com 303.388.2544
few “veggie” selections can compare to Carla Boyd’s delicious 10 am - 7 pm Mon-Sat • 11 am - 6 pm Sun
hemp burger. Consequently, I have often visited Zoka’s
Restaurant in Pine, Colorado specifically to order one! Likewise, Intuitive Psychic Readers ~ 7 days a week
try her “burgers” at Cactus Jack’s in downtown Evergreen and Metaphysical Fair April 22
Tamales Especiales Kitchen inside Hawley’s Tavern on
W. Hampden.

Hemp is also used in salad dressings, dips, protein bars,
breads/crackers, cakes, soups, beer, butters, milk/shakes,
breakfast cereals and other food products and recipes.  Why not
try it today…just for the “hemp” of it!
— Jo Ann M. Colton

Photos courtesy of Carla Boyd of Hemp Way Foods

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Local Craft Brewers 1 - A Taster
Means the beer is interesting and
Homebrewer, photographer, writer and food lover who retired after a 33-year run in the beer deserves to at least be sampled.
industry (23 years on a descriptive sensory panel and eight years in global new product de-
velopment). I will attempt to visit every brewery in Jefferson County to introduce you to what 2 - A Full Pint
I am certain are a proud and capable lot of beer makers of every stripe and background and Means the beer is worthy of a full glass.
their liquid creations. Because everyone’s palate is different, and my perception of tastes and
aromas will vary from yours, my aim is to describe the beers in such a way that it will entice 3 - Two Pints
you to embark on your own journey of exploration within this wonderfully rich and varied Means the beer is worthy of an encore.
craft beer culture located in our own backyard.
I will always pay my own way so that my reviews will be trustworthy and unbiased. 4 - A Growler
Means the beer is so very interesting that
Thom Langley it should be bought in larger quantity for
sharing with friends.

Read on and enjoy. Cheers!

Tucked into a small and unassuming light industrial In the interest of full disclosure, until we connected challenge, and this beer rises to that challenge
park in Golden and in the sunrise shadow of North via e-mail, I hadn’t realized that Karen was honorably.
Table Mountain stands Holidaily Brewing Company. someone I had worked closely with during my tour Thom’s rating: A Full Pint. Complexity of flavor
The brewery, the only gluten-free operation in of duty in the brewing industry. For this review, I to sip and savor!
Colorado and one of only five in the U.S., was sat down with Karen, as well as the Head Brewer # 2 - SAKE RED
inspired by owner Karen Hertz’s health struggles Wayne Burns, who has twenty years commercial 6.3% ABV
that began several years ago. brewing experience to his credit from breweries Appearance - Beautiful copper colored ale with
such as Bell’s in Michigan, and Mountain Sun and a strong pale tan head of smallish bubbles, which
As a survivor of both melanoma and thyroid cancer Wynkoop here in Colorado. He seems both inspired is well retained leaving a strong lacing all around
in her 30s, her path back to wellness included a and well equipped to head production and R&D at the glass. Clarity is very good.
gluten-free diet. But there was a problem. As a beer the small brewery and it was a real treat talking Aroma - Very light toasted grain notes. Slightly
lover, Karen was disappointed in the tasteless and shop with him. reminiscent of toasted rice crackers with caramel.
unimaginative gluten-free brews on the market.
But having worked in the brewing industry, she Tasting Notes: The brewer indicates this is experimental
knew there had to be a better way. So, after years ale using rice malt and I found those aroma
of research into gluten alternatives and brewing # 1 - Buckwit Belgian characteristics to be very pleasing.
techniques, Holidaily Brewing Co. opened in 4.75% ABV Mouthfeel - Light to medium body. Smooth and
February, 2016. slightly silky without any clinginess. Carbonation
Appearance - Pale yellow like straw and is good. Residuals are very low. Finishes nice
Karen discovered that while there are a number characteristically cloudy. Light and white head and dry.
of breweries who are making gluten-reduced with low residual foaminess. Very light lacing. Taste - Light caramel with roasted grains and
products, the processes used are not totally rice. The roasted flavor provides a nice balance
free of gluten or contact with gluten-containing Aroma - The coriander and orange peel rise to of bitterness to the sweetness of the caramel
substances and systems. After enlisting the help the nose easily with low-to-no grain aroma and flavor. Low-to-no hop notes. Good attenuation
of some friends and a CSU brewing scientist only a hint of floral hops. creates a dry finish and warmth.
named Harmony Acres, Karen developed her first Comments: This silky characteristic imparted
gluten-free ale recipe, named “Favorite Blonde,” a Mouthfeel - Very crisp and clean, not at all clingy from the rice strengthens the drinkability and
couple of years ago. She received such supportive or filmy. Nice dry finish. Perhaps just the slightest textural roundness in the mouth. Very nice Red
feedback from both beer enthusiasts and gluten bit acidic leaving the overall impression a bit thin, Ale in any vertical tasting, gluten or no.
challenged folks, she began the scraping together but still very pleasant. Thom’s rating: Full transparency here: Red
the money to build her brewery and business the Ales are my favorite style of Ale, so I’ve sampled
right way. Taste - Slightly sweet notes of honey. a representative of the style everywhere I
Refreshingly spiced revealing a bit of vanilla with go, whether reviewed or not. This one should
The right way meant developing proprietary citrus notes and a hint of malted grain. Not at all be taken home in A Growler and shared with
technology for the mash tun filter screen which bitter. Finished very clean and dry. friends. I wouldn’t even bother giving them a
was needed to manage the unique properties of the heads up on the “gluten free” angle unless
mash grain bill used for gluten-free beers, namely Comments: This is a well executed Witbier. someone asks. I’m guessing most won’t.
malted buckwheat, millet, and rice. The texture Not easily done without the benefit of # 3 - RIVA STOUT
of these grains when mashed and converted can wheat as an ingredient. The absence of the 7% ABV
tend to produce what is referred to in the industry glutinous characteristics can create a sense of Appearance - So black it’s purple. Light does not
as a “stuck mash.” This means the grain bed has thinness in the beer, and while this style is not pass through this beauty. Very rich tan to brown
compacted so tightly that the wert, (the liquid characteristically creamy, the usual slipperiness
containing all the colloidal material that results from associated with the wheat proteins is not as
the mash process), cannot pass freely through the pronounced as it might be otherwise. But again,
grain bed to be extracted and passed as clean liquid making a “wit” bier without “wheat” is a high
to the brew kettle. The proprietary filter screen in the
mash tun at Holidaily Brewing is specially designed
to overcome this challenge.

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Molehills in the

Mountains Some people use mole traps, poisons, smoke bombs, cat litter, or
nitrogen rich blood meal. I used a solar-driven sound and vibration
If it isn’t one thing, it’s another when it comes to gardening in the devise with some short-term success but the noise was unpleasant.
foothills. Elevation brings with it a shorter growing season; potted I have heard introducing nematodes (round worms) into your soil
plants don’t go outdoors until after Memorial Day and some old- will move the moles to your neighbor’s yard and to certain death.
timers even say Father’s Day. Elk and deer are everywhere. You
mitigate some things, sit back to enjoy one truly beautiful flower Since I’m contemplating a new garden and fence, I want to plan
that has managed to survive only to watch the entire plant get carefully to avoid having any pests move in. My old yard was deer
sucked down a vole hole right before your eyes. and elk free because of the wooden top rails on the chain link fence
and fox-free underneath as I made a safe space for my small non-
Voles are hard to spot. Moreover, as I began my research for hunting dog. True, Colorado’s red foxes were hit with mange in
this article, I quickly became mortified upon discovering that my recent years but they are returning. These beautiful animals, not
old garden’s destroyers were not even voles. You can tell by the always red, love to assist in eradicating small mammals. I know
leavings above ground. Voles don’t leave any mounds and are kind some mountain residences feed foxes… That’s a big no-no!
of cute like mice. Moles on the other hand create runways below the
surface for feeding. These are the ugly raised furrows of dirt that I Once I lifted a weed barrier to discover it had become the roof of
used to see everywhere in my fenced yard. Then there are the piles an elaborate underground mole network. Moles don’t eat roots but
that come from deeper down in the dirt and those create the mole they did destroy the root systems of those new young aspens I was
community of these strange-looking solitary creatures. trying unsuccessfully to establish.

Talking with my neighbors about moles has turned up some I have been asked, “How many voles, oops that should be moles,
fascinating bits of information. Moles are being eliminated all are you willing to kill to have a garden?” Well, I did see one once. I
around me by various disturbing methods and the numbers of didn’t think it was cute but I know other animal lovers who would
victims are unknown. Live traps are used by some with the idea of disagree. Then I knew I probably couldn’t kill a single one. The
relocating the moles. This is legal; but for nuisance species other balance of nature was staring me in the face.
than tree squirrels, cottontail rabbits or raccoons, a Relocation
Permit from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is required. Neighbors I’m going to see if I can build a small greenhouse with raised
are using carbon monoxide from car exhaust to eradicate the little adobe-style beds. I’m taking bids.
critters—or drowning them. A friend killed one and hung it in a tree
to frighten its friends away. Really? — Hannah Hayes

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Buffalo Bill 100 Year Anniversary
February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917

Buffalo Bill Burial Recreation June 3, 2017

Although he passed away on January 10th, 1917, Cody was not laid to rest until June 3rd of that year.
Join the Buffalo Bill Museum for this solemn yet exciting event as members of the Colorado Masonic
community re-create the formal ceremony as it was performed 100 years ago.

Buffalo Bill funeral procession, 1917 Buffalo Bill funeral, 1917

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
on Lookout Mountain

Consistently ranked by True West magazine as one of the
top ten Western museums, the Buffalo Bill Museum
offers a glimpse into the Old West. Permanent exhibits,
temporary displays and hands-on experiences make
Buffalo Bill’s life and times come alive. Also enjoy
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and the snow-capped Rockies to the west.
Museum Winter hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Events

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Jul. 27-30 Buffalo Bill Days Downtown Golden www.buffalobilldays.com

Sept. 17 Buffalo Bill Fall Roundup Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave www.buffalobill.org

Sept. 30 The Buffalo Bill Experience The Buffalo Bill Experience www.auroragov.org/things_to_do/aurora_history_museum

Dec. 3 Christmas with Cody Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave www.buffalobill.org

Exhibits
Until Oct. 29 Buffalo Bill, Trains and the Wild West Colorado Railroad Museum www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Until Jun. 11 Buffalo Bill: The Conservationist You Never Knew Hiwan Museum www.jeffco.us/open-space/parks/hiwan-homestead-museum
Until Dec. 31 A Better Place Could Hardly Have Been Chosen Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave www.buffalobill.org
Until Aug. 12 Lights, Camera, Colorado! Buffalo Bill and the Big Screen www.lakewood.org/toursandprograms
Apr. 28 - Jul. 26 Quilting the Wild West Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum www.rmqm.org
May 20 - Aug. 27 Diversity in the West: Buffalo Bill Posters McNichols Civic Center www.artsandvenuesdenver.com
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Buffalo Bill in Comic Books/Dime Novels Denver Public Library Western History Department www.history.denverlibrary.org

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Why Are So Many People Choosing
to Relocate to Jefferson County?

Perhaps you read that U.S. News & World Report ranked the and it did no damage. “Superstorm Sandy” was a big wake-up call
Denver metro area number 2 on list of the “100 Best Places to about the impact of rising sea temperatures, which can make storms
Live” for 2017. No doubt, that includes Jefferson County. Also, I’ve more severe. El Nino has been demonstrating that for years.
observed that many Denver residents want to move to Jeffco! The national weather map almost always shows Colorado with
According to Kim Castro, the executive editor at U.S. News, the best weather. Surely people in other states are noticing that.
“When considering a move, people are concerned about finding a Traffic is getting worse in Colorado, but it pales in comparison
job in their field, earning enough to afford a home, sending their to the worsening congestion I experienced myself on recent trips to
kids to good schools, and feeling like a part of their community. New York, Connecticut, and California. The minor freeways in Los
The ‘Best Places to Live’ ranking takes all of that into account – the Angeles have more lanes than the major freeways in Denver — and
metro areas that do well are the ones with strong job markets and they are more congested, for more hours each day.
high quality of life.” Housing prices are rising in the metro area, but our homes look
Metro Denver certainly has one of the healthiest economies in the downright affordable to newcomers from other states, especially
country and one of the lowest unemployment rates, but I suspect the coastal states. Our property taxes, like most other taxes, are far
that Jeffco’s enviable quality of life is a big factor driving out-of- lower here, too. A $500,000 home here has a $4,000 property tax
staters to move here. bill (based on the average mill levy of 100), but the same priced
In the 1980s our economy was so dominated by oil and gas that property in Texas or New Jersey could have a $10,000 to $20,000 tax
when oil prices crashed in the middle of that decade, it led to a bill. Our state income tax of less than 5% may seem high to someone
statewide recession. Learning from that recession, Denver and from a state with no income tax (like Texas), but is far lower than in
Colorado made a concerted effort to diversify their economy so the states that do have an income tax.
that a decline in any one sector would not so take down the entire Closing costs on real estate are far lower here, too. That’s because
economy. The proof of Colorado’s success in that regard was lawyers aren’t involved, and we have no real estate transfer taxes to
evident when oil prices tanked again in recent years, and we hardly speak of. If you pay cash, expect to pay only a few hundred dollars
felt it. over the purchase price when you buy a home in Colorado.
Marijuana is now a big industry, having created thousands of We have crime, of course, but former New Yorkers, like me, feel a
jobs that didn’t exist before, not just in selling the products but in great sense of relief when they move here. Murder, when it occurs,
growing marijuana and manufacturing edibles, lotions, etc. Most is more likely among known parties (like spouses) than among
of the marijuana business is happening in Denver, Glendale and strangers. Theft is lower here too. Usually it’s a crime of opportunity
Edgewater, but many of the people in that industry are being drawn such as stealing from an open garage or unlocked car, rather than
to Jeffco as a place to live. People are not moving here to consume breaking and entering. I remember back in New York City, when
marijuana — they can do that anywhere — but rather to earn a cars had metal bumpers, people would have the mounting bolts
living in this growing industry. welded so their bumpers could not be stolen. Car owners would
I suspect a lot of people are moving here because of our superior also install removable car radios (after the original one was stolen)
weather. When I first lived in Denver back in the 1950s, the so it wouldn’t be stolen again.
masthead of the Denver Post boasted “Climate Capital of the “I Love New York?” Make that “I Love Colorado!” More
World,” and that is even more true now that global warming has specifically, “I love Jefferson County!”
intensified severe weather, especially on the coasts. I lived for 25
years in New York City and can remember only one hurricane, — Jim Smith, Realtor®

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Hepcat Heaven

The season is almost here. Time to “roll up your flaps,” “snap (www.Colorado.com/events/winter-park-jazz-festival) to get the
to,” and make plans to get in the groove at the Jazz Festivals going scoop. Likewise, Telluride (([email protected]) starts to swing
down in Colorado. There is something tasty for every “jive cat and August 4-6.
chick.” Some festivals are free and easy, some will cost you a little
“cabbage;” but, all of them offer you a groovin’ time. The Evergreen Jazz Festival, a 3-day celebration of traditional
jazz, internationally known for its world-class musicians, 5 intimate
Greeley Jazz Festival (www.arts.unco.edu/music/jazz/festival) is venues and a beautiful mountain setting, has been an integral part
a premier celebration. This is a cultural and educational event that of the Evergreen community since 2001. The festival will be held
features supreme international, national, and regional performers. July 28-30. For tickets and more information, contact:
The student concerts let you enjoy the future of jazz as well. Better www.evergreenjazz.org.
hurry and check it out; it goes down April 20-22.
Don’t miss what’s going down in Denver at these free festivals.
Estes Park gets funky June 3-4 for its annual Jazz and Arts Historic Five Points, once known as “the Harlem of the West” where
festival. You lounge in Performance Park for free and take in the jazz began in this state, parties May 20 in Curtis Park. Eight stages
music from regional and national performers. Then, when you need bring you superb performers from here in Denver and around the
some eye candy, browse artwork, for exhibit and sale. Look it up at: country. Find your way to this jazz extravaganza at Welton and 27th
http://www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/special-events/ (www.everfest.com/e/five-points-jazz-festival-free). What better
jazz-fest-and-art-walk/. way to spend a summer Sunday evening, 6:00-8:00 pm, than to
roll on down to Denver City Park for City Park Jazz, June through
The Colorado ski resort jazz festivals are always happening August. Enjoy our wonderful local jazz talent at the Pavilion on
because not only do you get to listen to all different eras of jazz Ferril Lake, Colorado Blvd and 17th Avenue. Have a picnic and dig
music by national, regional, and international performers but also the music at this family-friendly venue (www.Cityparkjazz.org).
you get to soak up the sounds amidst the beautiful serenity of the
majestic mountains. Colorado Springs’ jazz party (www.everfest.com/e/Colorado-
springs-jazz-party) ends the jazz year on a great note and it happens
Two resorts offer more than just a weekend. Vail runs their Jazz in cool-cat October.
Festival, June through September. You can check events and ticket
prices online (www.vail.com/summer/events/vail-jazz-festival. So “pick up your brass.” Mark your calendars for year-round
aspx). Aspen holds their fest June 23-25 and September 1-3. Find fun—and all that jazz. I know this “canary” won’t be square; I’ll be
performance lineups and ticket prices by visiting the website there. Meet your hippest friends, “flip the grip” and experience all
(www.vividseats.com). the soulful jazz this state has to offer.

Winter Park’s 35th jazz fest is July 15-16; check out the website — Diane Levien


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