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White Fence Farm Since 1973, this Colonial mini-farm setting, with gift and specialty shops and animals to pet, have served family-style dinners. Kids can feed the animals while elders reminisce before enjoying dinner and the gift shop. 6263 West Jewell, Lakewood 80232. 303-935-5945 • www.WhiteFenceFarm.com

Little Bear Saloon With a reputation as the rowdiest mountain bar in the Colorado mountains for nearly 40 years, just about every “local” under the age of 80 has seen legendary musicians perform and smile at hundreds of “donated” female underwear hanging from the ceiling, or initials carved in the bar. 27895 Hwy 74, Evergreen 80439. (303) 674-9991 www.LittleBearSaloon.com

The Fort In 1962, Sam Arnold built The Fort modeled after historic Bent’s Fort where Indians and “Mountain Men” traders met in the

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Village Roaster Beginning in 1979, the Village Roaster was the only store roasting specialty coffee in the Denver area. Take out beverages began in 1990 and a second location was added next to Lakewood City Hall and Cultural Center in 2000. The roastery is at 9255 West Alameda, Lakewood 80226. 303-238-8718 • www.VillageRoaster.com

El Rancho RestaurantThe most photographed view of the Continental Divide since 1948 has a spacious dining room, decks, sports bar, and complete banquet and wedding reception facilities popular with locals and tourists. Be sure to check out the excellent gift shop! 29260 U.S. Hwy 40 (Evergreen I-70 exit), Golden 80401. 303-526-0661 www.HistoricElRancho.com

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Legacies of the CCC and WPA in Jefferson County Seventy-five years ago, depression choked the economy nation-

wide, unemployment was 25%, and many people were without hope. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt led the nation into a large-scale experiment in human services. Within four months of his inaugural address, 275,000 men went to work in 1,300 camps around the country. This project, originally known as Emergency Conservation Work and now remembered as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), was designed to take young men ages 18-25 off the streets and put them to work rebuilding the nation’s forests, salvaging eroding grasslands, and creating state and national parks. The National Park Service and Forest Service guided the projects, and the Department of Army built the camp barracks.

In the course of the program, more than 150 camps that employed 30,000 men were established across Colorado. Two CCC camps near Genesee Park and one at Morrison were built in Jefferson County thanks to the political and organizational skills of George Cranmer, Denver’s manager of parks and improvements. He helped secure CCC and WPA funding to restore and upgrade Denver’s Mountai Parks in Jefferson County. The CCC improved roads, planted trees, built parking lots, stone shelters, picnic facilities, and a “warming house” for ice skaters at Evergreen Lake.

The most famous CCC project is construction of the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre 1936-41. Primarily using hand tools, the men built 10,000 seats between Creation and Titanic Rocks that were known to contribute toward vibrant acoustics previously popularized by entrepreneur John Brisben Walker. The younger men were replaced by older World War I veterans in 1937.

A national CCC legacy group is carrying the work of many Alumni chapters into a new generation at http://ccclegacy.org. For more information about today’s parks and a map of CCC projects, see http://MountainParksHistory.org

—Sally White

Red Rocks CCC build seats

CCC planting trees at Buffalo Bill’s grave Dedisse bridge construction

Evergreen Lake Warming House

Denver dignitaries visit Red Rocks


Works Progress Administration (WPA)Projects created by the WPA are often confused with the CCC.

WPA hired older men, often married with families to support. They accomplished projects ranging from public works (roads, sew-ers, bridges), to school and library construction. In 1936, they built new wings on each end of Evergreen’s K-12 school. They extended Alameda Pkwy through Lakewood and over Dakota Hogback (“Di-nosaur Ridge”) to Red Rocks Park. The WPA built stone retaining walls in lower Bear Creek Canyon after a flood in 1938211q. They built U.S. Hwy 40 through Mount Vernon Canyon to Empire and Winter Park. By 1941, WPA workers had built many masonry build-ings and bridges in Golden at Camp George West.

WPA also made important contributions to public art and history. WPA artist Kenneth Evett created the mural at Golden’s historic post office at 619 12th Street. Another legacy is the Golden Pioneer Museum, initially sponsored by WPA funding in 1939 in coopera-tion with JeffCo. World War II caused collections to be stored until 1953 when the Daughters of the American Revolution took over sponsorship in a vacated room of the old county courthouse. The collection is now housed at a former public library next to Golden City Hall. WPA writers compiled a guide to Colorado, another one on historic ghost towns, and an extensive history of Golden, Colo-rado.

Read interviews with CCC alumni at www.CityMtnViews.com click on historic

National CCC Alumni and spouses at Morrison Camp, April 2008. Left to right: Lee Chaney, Thelma Armstrong, Elvy and Henry Carlyle, Al Coven, Jack Finney.

One CCC alum shared his memories: “After dinner at 5 p.m., a G.I. truck would pick us up and drop us off in front of the state capitol and we all scattered out to the movies, dances, meeting girlfriends and having fun. The deadline for pickup back to camp was midnight. Well, one night I missed the truck by five minutes and had to walk 15 miles in pitch black over farmland back to Morrison. I got there at about 6 a.m., just in time for roll call, break-fast, and another hard day’s work.” The CCC workers are memorialized with a statue placed at the top of the Red Rocks Visitor Center in 2004.

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Jim Conder musician, vocalist, radio DJ, writer, chef, minister… www.BigJimMusic.com www.WedByJim.com • 720-301-3778

Most people know Jim as a radio celebrity for 20 years, most notably with KVOD during the 1990s. He has been honored by many awards for his radio production hosting and hosting public affairs talk shows. Since 2001, Jim has been an administrator for the Jefferson Symphony and Colorado Lawyers For the Arts. He now performs music, writes, has also established a new profession as a non-denominational minister to council couples and perform wedding ceremonies.

“Big Jim” grew up in Denver, completed a music degree and performed blues, rock, jazz, classical, folk, and country music as a keyboard musician and vocalist for 35 years. He lectures and emcees symphony concerts and performs as an individual just about anywhere—from huge concerts to senior daycare centers. He has performed with David Allan Coe’s Tennessee Hat Band, and many others—too numerous to mention here. He has recorded in Nashville, toured coast to coast with such “outlaw” artists as Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings and shared the stage with Marty Robbins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other notables.

“Singing has always been a major part of my life. My mother had a beautiful singing voice and played the piano and Hammond organ. I played piano on my first gig in 1968 and performed regularly from 1973 until I came back from Hollywood with crushed dreams of replacing Dan Blocker on Bonanza in 1982.” He became a local fixture at Cactus Jack’s and the Little Bear in Evergreen.

“After an overnight gig on radio, I was hired by KVOD. Talk about culture shock: from the honky-tonks to the cultural air-waves…from blues to Bach!” With support from his life partner Barbara, he began again to perform at parties and jam sessions in 2001 and continues to serve on many non-profit boards.

Since 1988, Jim Conder has provided informational and thought-provoking lectures to pre-concert audiences, schools and universities, guilds, discussion groups, fraternal and service organizations on musical topics ranging from the History of the Orchestra to Music and Your Mind. He is a kind and perceptive guide for couples ready to marry. The ultimate combination would be to hire Jim to perform the wedding followed by his wonderful musical entertainment!

—Carole Lomond


Keith and Shay Campbell www.ScrambleCampbell.com

Keith “Scramble” Campbell has allowed his passion for music and art to have fun since the early 1990s. Growing up in Orlando inspired combining swirls of paint with flowing movement of dance and musical color. By 1995, his art joined the list of Andy Warhol, Leroy Neiman, and Peter Max to be featured on a billboard promoting Absolut Vodka!

While traveling around the country for 18 years painting to live music, Scramble especially liked working at Red Rocks concerts. Shay, his partner of 12 years, is also an artist and loved Red Rocks. So, in 2004 they moved to Colorado and “settled down” in a home near the park. “I have created 140 paintings at Red Rocks and at least 1,800 during live shows around the world.” He will also be available during an exhibit of his work at the Red Rocks Visitors Center during the week of July 1-8. His art has supported them financially since 1991. His paintings are available on his website and by appointment at the Stone Street Gallery within the Cliff House Lodge in Morrison. He says, “Some say I’m a dreamer, but I am not the only one.”

Scramble will display his paintings and be available at Red Rocks Visitor Center during the week of July 1-8!

—Carole Lomond

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Dave Auburn “The Adventures of ‘Teddy’ The Curious Pelican”Illustrated by Nate Mericle and Kellee Adams, $10.99 • www.AuthorHouse.com

Yes, this is THE Dave Auburn who was a Jefferson County Commissioner filling the Rich Sheehan vacancy 2005-07! So what does a businessman do after an experience with local politics? Having fun is an healthy choice and creating a delightful story about the unexpect-ed experiences of a pelican stimulates young readers. “Teddy” has many important skills, but his greatest talent is eating and making friends with fishermen. The story embraces curiosity that seems to be overshadowed today by the bombardment of media. Dave’s sense of humor shines in this first of a series he plans to co-author with his son.

—Carole Lomond


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of life experiences. A romance sprinkled with small town intrigue laced with sadness, “Beyond Passion” is a compelling first novel by Boyle. Despite the pain of alcoholism and the untimely death of loved ones, the story offers hope and spirituality while question-ing stereotypes about alcoholics, including

some real heroes. Matt and Cassie find solace in their love for each other against struggles with an age-old family clash, scrapes with local police over an illegal business and disapproving family members. Boyle is an actor/storyteller/writer/filmmaker negotiating in Holly-wood to adapt this story for a screenplay. He lives on Lookout Mountain.

—Heather Grimshaw


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Nancy Larner “A Mouse in the Rabbi’s Study”Illustrated by Pegi Ballenger, $19.95 (includes CD) Published by www.SongSparrowPress.com

This delightful children’s book tells the story of a rabbi who enjoys a humorous relationship with a mouse living in his study over a year of Jewish holidays. Mazel the mouse enjoys the rabbi’s crumbs while he eats at his desk. The mouse tastes challah, latkes, kugel, humantashen, and other holiday leftovers. It took Evergreen resident Nancy Larner an early childhood educator and Evergreen resident, two years to publish the hard cover book, which is supported by wonderful illustrations by Pegi Ballenger and a CD dramatization and songs performed by Daniel Stellini. The book is popular not only with youngsters of any age eager to learn more about Judaism, but also with anyone drawn to enjoy a good story!

—Carole Lomond

Mary Ramstetter “John Gregory Country” and three novels Published by C Lazy Three Press, $24.00; novels are $14 each

Mary Ramstetter and her husband Charley are long-time Crawford Gulch residents in Coal Creek/Golden Gate Canyon area, west of Golden. Mary’s book of Ralston Buttes Quadrangle history published in 1999, “John Gregory Country,” is the most comprehensive history book published about Jefferson County. It includes prehistoric sites, and early roads, schools, churches, and families. This book of history developed while writing her first novel about pioneer times, “Over the Mountains of the Moon” in 1994. Then after John Gregory Country was finished, she wrote two more exciting novels—“Down the Valley of the Shadow” in 2001 and “Ride Boldly Ride” in 2006. Based on the actual history in Colorado, you won’t be able to put down these wonderful summer reads! —Carole Lomond


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Todd Lowther “Castle Rock & The Ku Klux Klan”A Gypsy Publication, $11.95 http://home.comcast.net/~toddlowther/site/ A special 1920s exhibit is at the Golden Pioneer Museum, 10th and Jackson.Lowther will be available at Clear Creek Books in Golden on Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 pm.

Eighty years ago, in mild-mannered Golden, dubious activities occurred atop Castle Mountain, a symbol for the town and its beer—burning crosses glowed across the metro area when Coloradans were initiated into the KKK by Grand Dragon John Galen Locke of Denver. Lowther’s book is crafted as a series of historical-fiction vignettes surrounding three brothers, set with glimpses into the lifestyles, habits and values of the 1920s. He weaves together sketches of backdoor land deals and questionable politics. We learn that the Colorado Klan in the 20s mostly objected to African Americans and Italian Catholics who continued to administer the Sacrament with fermented beverage in the days of Prohibition, and that Colorado was the only state with a KKK Women’s Auxiliary.

Lowther ends his book with a 30-page historical timeline that provides a valuable perspective of Golden history. He has written

a fascinating glimpse and a shocking truth about Colorado during the 1920s. He grew up in Golden and is the Executive Director of Arc in Jefferson County, an

agency that trains and empowers people with developmental disabilities. www.arcjc.org —Jim Conder


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This valuable handbook of big ideas for personal recovery with healing techniques packed within its seemingly meager 144 pages is a “roadmap to guide you back to wholeness so you may live a joyous, healthy and peaceful life.” It offers guid-ance to heal emotional wounds that James unabashedly and openly speaks of first hand. She is an Associate Minister at the Mile Hi Church based on a transformational “New Age” philosophy based on the Religious Science teachings of its founder Dr. Earnest Holmes. James has absorbed the tenets and techniques of healing masters who frequently visit Mile Hi. She has wedded them with her two advanced degrees in the spiritual counseling field to develop her own program for personal healing. “What Will Set You Free,” a seven-week course to heal wounds from abuse, neglect and an unhealthy lifestyle. It is a valuable toolkit complete with techniques for meditation (CD), journaling, finding your voice, embracing forgiveness, reclaiming the real you. James is also an exciting motivational speaker, counselor, actress, musician, and singer.

—Jim Conder

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Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill4651 So. Hwy 73, Downtown Evergreen 303-674-1564 www.CactusJackSaloon.com Owner Gary Mitch-ell manages the best live entertainment, great food, barstools built for dreamers, friendliest staff in town, Signature Burgers, daily specials, and Free Wi-Fi. CJs offers a huge deck overlooking Bear Creek just below Evergreen Lake dam. Two Happy Hours: M-F 11am-1p.m. and 3-7p.m.

Da Kind Soups27883 Meadow Drive, Evergreen, CO. 303-674-SOUP (7687) Chef Dustin and Ariane Speck, mountain-raised-kids-turned-restaurant-owners, are serving up 10 delicious soups made from scratch, fresh salads, and hot grilled sandwiches. Service is quick and kind, so you can enjoy a healthy meal here and also grab some boil-in-bags of soup to take home for later or even camping!

Fiesta Jalisco1193 Bergen Pkwy (King Soopers Center) 303-670-8017This real family Mexican restaurant serves “the best Margaritas in town!” In an atmosphere filled with authentic Mexican music and decor, owner Jose Rodriguez shares his family recipes to enjoy without having to pay airfare. The Salsa Ranchera is extraordinary! Open every day 11am to 10:30 pm. Dine in or carry out.

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Whippletree Bar & Restaurant 1338 County Road 65, Bergen Park 303-670-7348 Locals and visitors have treasured this historic log restaurant since it was the Magic Inn in the 1920s. Locally owned and operated today by Dan Shipp, the friendly Whippletree staff serves excellent Mexican-American food. Try the Fajitas with marinated meat and vegetables, or burritos Veracruz, or a Veggie Patch with garlic bread! Whispering Weeds Organic Café & Bakery27972 Meadow Drive • 303-670-0672 www.WhisperingWeeds.com Exciting handmade cuisine satisfying every taste bud, every time… All of our soups, sauces, breads and sweets made with organic ingredients. Open for breakfast and lunch Tue. thru Sat. 8-4. Join us for the most satisfying meal in Evergreen!


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GOLDENGolden Bowl & Chinese Restaurant 525 24th Street, Golden • 303-279-7846 www.GoldenBowl300club.com Enjoy a Chinese feast at $1.50 per entrée! Fill your appetite with Wontons, Egg Rolls, Teriyaki or Sesame Chicken, Beef Broccoli, Shrimp Vegetables… lounge at the bar, sing karaoke, play ping pong at this 1950s landmark acquired and remodeled by Tom Yang in 2006. Bowl a perfect 300 and win cash!

LAKEWOOD240 Union, a Creative Grill 240 Union Blvd., Lakewood • 303-989-3562 www.240union.com Since 1989, this has been THE top West Metro restaurant, with a 60-foot open kitchen for diners to observe preparation of the finest contemporary American cuisine. Expect New York - San Francisco quality where the city meets the Colorado foothills. Owner Michael Coughlin is passionate about caring for diners in the fashion that they deserve.

Atlanta Bread CompanyWadsworth & Alameda • 303-991-4400 www.AtlantaBreadDenver.com Atlanta Bread Company Bakery Café offers a quick, yet up-scale dining option that’s perfect for a midday meeting, lunch with friends, or those on the go.

Join us Thursday evenings for a relaxing meal and Free Live Music. Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Locally owned and operated. Wi-Fi wireless Internet available.

Blue Sky Café / Blue Sky Yoga14403 West Colfax, Denver West • 303-216-2670 www.BlueSkyCafe.biz We take pride in service from the heart and the freshest, most natural ingredients. Hearty favorites and lighter choices. Fresh, natural chicken, healthy fats and oils, wheat free options. All sauces, soups, and dressings homemade and gluten-free; egg white omelets, vegetarian options, soy milk, fresh juices and smoothies for good health and taste.

Village Roaster, Coffee, Tea & Spice 9255 West Alameda (at Garrison St.), Lakewood 303-238-8718, and at Lakewood City Commons 303-445-9325 www.VillageRoaster.com Encounter a harmonious blending of aromas and flavors that swirl together to awaken the senses at Village Roasters since 1979. Kathleen and Jim Curtis offer 17 types of coffees (35 individual blends), 27 different bulk teas, 150 bulk herbs and spices, and fine pastries. Ask about the catering menu, including an Espresso Bar.

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New OwnershipSame Friendly Faces

& Customer Service

ContinuingA Legacy

• Great Prices• Huge Selection• Super Service

Store Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm Fri-Sat 9am-8pm

Downtown Golden ~ Where the West Shops13th & Washington, Golden • 303-279-3373

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MORRISON The Blue Cow Eatery 316 Bear Creek Ave, Morrison • 303-697-5721 www.BlueCowEatery.com This friendly, small town “eatery” is where the “locals” enjoy good food at a reasonable price—everything from malts to margaritas. Diners bike, hike, or drive to the river-side location for Café-style breakfast, wonderful lunches, Espresso, daily food and beer specials! Owners Charlie & Pam Nathan have proudly served fine food since 1990.

Café Prague Main Street Morrison • 303-697-9722 www.CafePragueRestaurant.com Charming décor enhances true Continental dining from a menu with delightful Bohemian fare. Owner Tomas Stibral offers authentic Czech dishes and “American” fresh game or fish with an extensive wine and beer list. A great dessert menu accompanies your dinner. Reservations recommended.

WHEAT RIDGE

Luke’s… A Steak Place4990 Kipling St. • 303-422-3300 www.Luke-sASteakPlace.com After a three-year fly fishing expedition around the world, Mike Lucas established this award-winning restaurant in 1992. He serves 40-day-aged, grain-fed, select prime, Angus Charolais beef, fresh seafood (not fresh frozen) flown in daily, and pork and succulent lamb chops. Food critics say the best steaks in the country are at Luke’s!

EVENT CENTERSChristies of GeneseeI-70 exit 254 Genesee Park in the foothills 303-526-5567 • www.ChristiesofGenesee.com Casual Elegance… Characteristically Colorado… Extraordinary city and mountain views, easy access from Denver and the mountains. David and Jane Christie provide delectable cuisine and attend to every detail with true Colorado hospitality. Let them take care of whatever type of event you desire! Open house Saturday & Sunday 10:30-11:30 am. Mount Vernon Country Club 24933 Club House Drive, Lookout Mountain 303-526-0616 www.MountVernonCC.com This delightful

social hub in the native foothills has offered high quality cuisine in a spectacular scenic mountain setting for 85 years! Meeting rooms can accommodate 10-300 for sit-down dinners, hors d’oeuvre receptions, or buffet meals— perfect for wedding receptions, ceremonies and rehearsal dinners. Members and non-members are treated with world-class service.

CATERERS

Lifestyles Catering303-232-7932 www.LifestylesCatering.com We listen as our clients share with us a vision of their event. We then draw on our 40+ combined years of experience to plan and produce an event that surpasses their expectations and will be remembered for many years to come. Serving the entire metro area from Lakewood

240 Union Catering 240 Union Blvd., Lakewood • 303-989-3562 From a small, cozy gathering to an impressive extravaganza, we have the ability and experience to exceed your expectations. Our food, service and reputation are unsurpassed in the Denver Metro area. We “custom create” our menus to meet the specific themes and requirements of our clients. Contact Mary Beth Bannon, Catering Coordinator, 303-989-3562.

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