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It’s all about the apples at Morrison Ciderfest
While there were plenty of activities for young and old alike, it was really all about the cider press and the free tastings as juice came out of the machine…
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Trial avoided: Clear Creek School District and Idaho Springs reach a deal
Work on the bus barn will continue with one important issue remaining, but both sides say they work better together than apart Idaho Springs has rescinded the cease-and-desist order it sent to the Clear Creek School District that stopped the school district from working on a water main at the site of the district’s new…
Bain at the helm of King-Murphy Mountain School in Evergreen
It feels like coming home for King-Murphy Mountain School’s new principal Scott Bain. Bain, an Evergreen native, comes to King-Murphy after 13 years as principal at the Jefferson County Open School. He said King-Murphy’s focus on outdoor learning and EL – expeditionary learning – fit well with his background at the Open School. Jeffco Open…
New building for downtown Evergreen moves forward with community meeting
The Ross-Lewis Trust has moved forward in constructing a new building in downtown Evergreen, though construction likely won’t start until 2025. Representatives of the trust and Jefferson County Planning & Zoning conducted a community meeting on Sept. 25 to introduce the proposal and get feedback, the first step in moving through the county’s rezoning process. …
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Clear Creek football star finally healthy for senior season
After a plethora of injuries in his last two seasons, Clear Creek High School’s Collin Hendrickson is back to making a big impact on the football field.
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Arts & Culture
Coming Attractions: Hard questions and healing at ‘The Laramie Project’
When a tragedy happens, how do the victims and community at large pick up the pieces? Twenty-five years after the murder of Matthew Shepard, the Wyoming town of Laramie is still grappling with the reverberations of the event. That story is the focus of “The Laramie Project,” the latest production at the Arvada Center,…
Shakespeare comes alive in the Evergreen Middle School parking lot
Evergreen Middle School students were treated to some Shakespeare — not in a theater, but outside in a parking lot. In 45 minutes, the students saw a shortened version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Sept. 19, complete with Puck, Titiana, Oberon, Hermia, Lysander and more during Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, a program offered…
Illustrious art at Center for the Arts Evergreen
West Jefferson Middle School’s art teacher has a painting in a show at Center for the Arts Evergreen. This is Sarah Dignan’s first time in this show, which opened Sept. 21, and the honor couldn’t be much more prestigious. Her painting is one of 57 displayed in the 50th annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition. …
Hitting a high note: After weathering the pandemic, Golden Concert Choir sees major growth
All summer, the Golden Concert Choir hosted a thorough recruitment campaign. The group participated in Buffalo Bill Days and had a booth at the Golden Farmers Market one weekend. Members posted flyers at local coffee shops and breweries and promoted the choir online. This month, the group has seen the fruit of its labor with…
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Columns & Opinion
Joe Webb: People deserve an explanation as to how their tax dollars are being spent
The premier ballot initiative on this fall’s ballot is Proposition HH, which deals with residential property taxes. The proposition begins…
Column: Tips to protect child’s mental health from social media use
Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, it can…
The top things I learned navigating the Denver metro housing market
I spent much of this year traveling the Denver area, particularly Jefferson County, covering stories for the Jeffco Transcript. As…
Column: A Seussical musical at Lakewood Culture Center
It may not be a “proper” word, but when someone describes something as Seussian, you basically know what it means. Dr.…
Letters
Letter: Conifer library
On behalf of Conifer Area Council and the Conifer community, we express our deepest gratitude to the staff and Board…
Letter: Commissioner Dahlkemper disenfranchises her constituents
Is it because Jefferson County has no media outlet holding it accountable that its Board of Commissioners gets away with…
Letter: Don’t let the government take away your property rights
Homeowners have shared their homes with travelers since Biblical times. Let the truth be said the upper-class elite do not…
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The art of horror: Artists share their frightful creations at Colorado Festival of Horror
Whether it’s putting a personalized spin on a classic character or creating brand-new monsters and ghouls, artists in the horror genre find endless possibilities when it comes to their artwork and how they choose to express themselves. “The genre of horror is the most expansive,” said Xander Smith, a concept artist in the entertainment industry.…
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