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Sports Hall of Fame inductees

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(From left) Frank Mencin, Tim Mondragon, Bun Ryan, Jeni Roeder Windorski, Duane Smith (representing the 1882 Leadville Blues) and Richard Malmgren are the 2005 Leadville-Lake County Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

County road sought at Beaver Lakes The Beaver Lakes Estate (BLE) board made a formal request of the county commissioners to take the access road to the estates as a county road.Ed Batterson, BLE management, gave the commissioners a formal request letter at a special meeting on Tuesday morning. [more]

Detox: there’s no free rideThe Leadville City Council approved the ordinance and resolution to charge for detoxification transportation on June 7.

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Transportation to a detox facility will cost $385 per trip to cover personnel cost, wear and tear on the city vehicle, mileage and the cost of the facility. [more]

Obstruction charges sought following fire at local motel Leadville-Lake County Fire Rescue was called to the Mountain Peaks Motel, Unit 17, shortly after midnight on Monday morning on a report of a fire.Leadville Police Officers Oliver Neal and Tony Lobato had already opened the unit, and Lobato had sprayed a dry extinguisher on the fire while Neal evacuated the other occupants of the motel. [more]

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June 16, 2005 Edition

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County road sought at Beaver Lakes by Ann E. WibbenmeyerHerald Staff Writer

The Beaver Lakes Estate (BLE) board made a formal request of the county commissioners to take the access road to the estates as a county road.Ed Batterson, BLE management, gave the commissioners a formal request letter at a special meeting on Tuesday morning.BLE had just gone to court over a cattle guard at the bottom of the road that had allegedly allowed cattle to cross from the Moyer ranch.The judge’s decision required BLE to put in a gate at the end of the road.The easement given to BLE in the 1970s allowed for technological advances in the gate, however, the Moyers also have veto rights on the technology, according to Batterson.“ We will have gates, probably manual gates,” said Batterson.The gate will be vertical, installed on an incline, and will have a tendency to swing open up- or downhill, he said.“ It is an issue of quality of life and safety,” he said to the commissioners, adding that this could adversely affect property values.According to Patty Berger, county clerk, BLE has come to each new board of county commissioners with the request of taking over its road as a county road. This is the first formal request given to the commissioners.There have also been many legal issues between the Moyers and BLE that apparently started with the developer, according to Batterson.His concern at the meeting was that the Moyers were trying to force a situation where the gate would be left open. This could lead to more court action resulting in having the easement taken away.“ We will have to hire gate guards for 24 hours a day,” Batterson said.
















As far as the BLE representative knew, the road has always been a public-access road. It is also now being used as an access road for residents building above BLE, according to Marty Stevenson, of BLE.No one has ever been denied access to the road as far as he was concerned.Commission Chair Ken Olsen commented that public-access roads should be open to the public and that restrictions are absurd.The gate could be left open by anyone.“ If gates are left open, even by access to forest service land, we are held responsible,” said Stevenson.“ Where does that leave us?” he asked about the road being closed off to the estates.County roads 52 and 6b were both brought up as roads that lead to the estates, but both are “not premier county roads,” as Olsen put it.They become one lane in some spots and widening the roads would be a lot of work, according to Olsen.BLE included an offer to assist or cover assessment and other costs associated with turning the road into a county road in the formal request. An assessment of both lands, BLE and the ranch, will be part of the process, as well as another court session.Olsen told the BLE representatives that he will be taking their request seriously. He asked for time for the commissioners to do their homework on the issue, and they will get back to the group.

Detox: there’s no free rideby Ann E. WibbenmeyerHerald Staff Writer

The Leadville City Council approved the ordinance and resolution to charge for detoxification transportation on June 7.Transportation to a detox facility will cost $385 per trip to cover personnel cost, wear and tear on the city vehicle, mileage and the cost of the facility.Council member Carol Hill made the motion to pass the ordinance on the first reading, despite not being completely optimistic about the idea.A resolution was passed to set the amount to be charged, which can be easily amended as prices change.The ordinance gives the city legal authority to charge the intoxicated individual for the transportation. A bill will be sent out for each trip to detox, and the bill can be sent to a collection agency for payment, said Mayor Bud Elliott.The idea first came to city council at the April 19 regular meeting with a presentation given by council member Caroline Puntenney.At that time, a bill was sent to those transported, but hardly ever collected.

Obstruction charges sought following

fire at local motel by Marcia MartinekHerald Editor

Leadville-Lake County Fire Rescue was called to the Mountain Peaks Motel, Unit 17, shortly after midnight on Monday morning on a report of a fire.Leadville Police Officers Oliver Neal and Tony Lobato had already opened the unit, and Lobato had sprayed a dry extinguisher on the fire while Neal evacuated the other occupants of the motel.Neal contacted two men outside the motel who said they had just arrived home and discovered the fire. He kept asking them to move away from the unit, but they kept going to the door and yelling at the firemen, Neal said.Finally the two were cuffed, and Deputy Sheriff Kevin Moore was asked to take them to jail.Engineer John Ortiz said the apparent cause of the fire was a basket of clothes placed too close to a gas furnace in the unit. The thermostat had been set at 80 degrees.There was fire damage to the clothing and the carpeting. The basket had melted and there were scorch marks on the wall. Smoke damage to the unit was minimal.Once inside the unit, Neal reported he and Ortiz saw a rolled-up dollar bill on top of a plastic box. The dollar bill field-tested positive for cocaine. Neal also found two pipes that field-tested positive for marijuana, he said.Police are asking that the district attorney file charges of possession of a schedule II drug and obstructing a police officer or fireman against John Maurer, 35, who lives at the motel.Robert George Sutton, 38, Leadville, was issued a citation charging obstructing a police officer or fireman.Later on Monday, Maurer contacted police to say he found $300 was missing from his motel room when he returned to the room. Regarding the fire, Ortiz said homeowners should be warned that when heating devices are being used, everything else should be kept at least three feet away.

Xcel Energy seeks easementby Ann E. WibbenmeyerHerald Staff Writer

Xcel Energy wants an easement in Triangle Park for a switch cabinet to upgrade the electricity options for Lake County. The request for the easement was for the south side of the park that runs along E. 12th Street off of Poplar Street.George Webb of Xcel told the board of county commissioners on Monday that the company had money allocated for the upgrade.Commission Chair Ken Olsen asked Webb if Xcel was making an offer to the county for the easement. Xcel is a for-profit company, said Olsen, the easement would be on Lake County property, and everyone pays their bills.Webb told Olsen that the company felt the community was benefitting from the upgraded facilities, but that Xcel would

take that concern into consideration.Another concern for Commissioner Mike Hickman was the disturbance of trees in the park. The area proposed for the switch cabinet has the largest growth of trees in the park.Webb agreed to contact the Triangle Park committee to get its approval on the selected location for the cabinet.

Uniformly well dressed

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Capt. Chris Sutton of Leadville-Lake County Fire Rescue displays the dress uniform that most of the professional firefighters have obtained to wear on special occasions. One of the first occasions will be the Boom Days parade which this year honors the firefighters as grand marshals. The firefighters purchased the uniforms, costing about $300 apiece, out of their own pockets.

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Upcoming EventsMonth at a Glance

• Hatchery 5K race at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. Sat., June 11, registration, 7:30 a.m.; race, 9 a.m. Prizes. Proceeds benefit Leadville/Lake County Sports Hall of Fame. 719-486-5317.• Bike Rodeo, June 11, registration 8:30 a.m., bike rodeo 10 a.m. at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum parking lot on 10th Street. Sponsored by the Leadville Police Department, 486-1365.• Leadville/Lake County Sports Hall of Fame induction and banquet, National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Sat., June 11, cocktails and silent auction 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., awards presentation 7 p.m. 719-486-5317.• KDNK Kick-Off Party, Sat., June 11, 3 to 6 p.m. at the West 6th Gallery, 201 W. 6th St., hosted by the Pb Arts Authority. Live entertainment and refreshments.• Jeffco Community Band, June 11, 7 p.m. at Tabor Opera House. 719-486-8409 or visit www.taboroperahouse.net.• Father’s Day Chili Supper, June 17, 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 123 W. 3rd St. Entertainment by Full Circle, tickets $6, children 3 and under free. Kathy, 486-1382.• Buena Vista Bike Fest, June 21, heads north to Leadville along the Turquoise Lake Road and around the Mineral Belt Trail before heading back to Buena Vista. Visit www.BVBF.org.• Ride the Rockies bicycle tour, June 24, will depart Salida and ride to Leadville to spend the night here. Special events are planned for the evening, including Lions Club beer tent and live music. The tour is limited to 2,000 riders. Call 303.820-1338 or visit ridetherockies.com.• 12th Annual Lap the Lake Road Cycling Event, June 25, to benefit the Leadville-Lake County Sports Hall of Fame. Either one lap (15 miles) or a three-lap (45 miles) ride. For registration or information, call 719-486-
















0189 or [email protected].• LT100 Training Run Weekend, June 25-27. Contact Merilee O’Neal, P.O. Box 487, Leadville, CO 80461, 719-486-3502.• “Dale Evans, Queen of the West,” June 25, 7 p.m., Tabor Opera House, part of the American Women of History Series. Admission is $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Call 719-486-8409 or visit www.taboroperahouse.net.• Bicycle Tour of Colorado, June 26, will leave from Snowmass Village and cross Independence Pass, spending the night in Leadville. Visit www.bicycletourcolorado.com.• Leadville Trail 100 Marathon, July 2, Merilee 719-486-3502.• Lady Liberty, July 2, 7 p.m., Tabor Opera House, 719-486-8409 or visit www.taboroperahouse.net.• 4th of July Celebration, parade at 10 a.m. down Harrison Ave., teddy bear concert with Jim Salestrom following parade on Healy House Museum lawn, children’s games following concert on courthouse lawn.• Tony Hren Memorial Fireworks, July 4 at dusk, LCHS stadium. Sponsored by the Leadville Lions Club.

(Editor’s note: This month-long calendar of special events is in response to readers’ requests for event information more than a week in advance. E-mail event information to the Herald at: [email protected]


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Sandy Perry (left) and Mary Anderson walk to the first hill of the Fish Hatchery 5k race on Saturday.

First Hatchery 5k Run has 65 finishersby Ann E. WibbenmeyerHerald Staff Writer

The first annual Fish Hatchery 5k race was Saturday, June 11.Ryan Bolton from Boulder came in first place at 20 minutes and 18 seconds. Bolton is a former all-American cross-country runner from the University of Wyoming and an Olympic triathlete, according to Carlos Martinez, race host. Jeffrey Beusche of Denver came in second at 22 minutes.The first Leadvillian to finish was 17-year-old Alex Willis in fourth place. He came in right behind Tom Sobal of Salida. Both were on the course for 23 minutes.Brothers Brennan and Collin Molleur, ages 10 and 9










respectively, came in the top 15. Emily Stege, age 15, was right behind Collin and came in 16th with a time of 30:25.The run was on a “tough cross-country style course,” behind the Leadville National Fish Hatchery, said Carlos Martinez.The event allowed both racers and walkers to complete the course. Mothers carried babies on their backs, and family members followed their racers up and down the hills.

Up and over


Brieanna Hirsheimer is helped by George Gipson as she masters the ramp during the bike rodeo on Saturday.

Boating safety review is for children ages 14 and 15The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) will conduct a “Boating Safety in Colorado” review session on Friday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the AHRA visitor center at 307 W. Sackett Ave., Salida.All children who are 14 to 15 years old and operate motorized vessels on Colorado waters need certification. No person under 14 is allowed to operate a motorized vessel.Boating Safety in Colorado is a home-study, boating-safety course that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, the U.S. Coast Guard and Colorado State Parks for basic boating safety and personal watercraft operation.The book can be obtained free of charge by calling (888) 593-2628. After completing the sections in the home-study course, students must attend the two-hour review session,

which will include lectures, review, a final exam and issuance of an operator’s card and certificate.The review session and certificate fee is $15, payable at the session.To register for the AHRA review session on June 24, call 539-7289. This is the only review session in the Salida area this summer. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend with the student.

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Editorial

From the editorMaking the roundsAlthough Leadville may not always appear to be a classy town, a couple of events this past weekend made it clear that this town can produce more than a class act or two.Saturday afternoon, we attended the KDNK launch party at the new West 6th Gallery. Leadville now can receive public radio at 93.5 FM, which is quite an addition to the meager radio fare formerly available here. The party included great food and entertainment, along with a chance to meet the people from the radio station, headquartered in Carbondale.Next weekend, the gallery will hold its official opening, but we got a preview Saturday of what will be an outstanding addition to this city and a good contribution toward making Leadville more of an art center.We visited the former Cornella grocery store at 6th and Pine when the Bastante counseling project was first announced for that location more than a year ago. (Bastante will be launching later this summer.)The building clearly needed a lot of work, but it had its own charm, something that has been enhanced many, many times as the renovation has taken place. We’re glad it was saved (special thanks to George and Ali Lufkin) and encourage everyone to stop by and see what it looks like today, especially those of you who remember buying groceries there.Saturday night was the second annual induction ceremonies for the Leadville-Lake County Sports Hall of Fame. The big question was whether the event could meet the high standards set at its inaugural event last year. Have no fear, Carlos Martinez, Maureen Irwin and the rest of the board. You produced a great evening.Along with being able to honor many former local athletes for their accomplishments, the evening was a lesson in history, going back all the way to the 1882 Leadville Blues











baseball team, whose story was narrated by Dr. Duane Smith. We enjoyed all the stories told by the inductees and those who inducted them.Along with some natural talent, of course, it was clear that great athletes are a combination of supportive relatives, community and coaches. After attending this ceremony for two years, it’s apparent to us that there is a circle of excellence that is being achieved as Lake County coaches produce top athletes, who eventually become coaches themselves and/or parents, and produce top athletes in turn. Another thing became clear. If you can achieve as an athlete in Leadville at 10,200 feet, you have a pretty good chance against the flatlanders and those who live a mere mile above sea level. We’ve got to attract more athletes here for training.Saturday started out with the first running of the Hatchery 5k and the annual bike rodeo put on by the Leadville Police Department, also excellent events.Mayor Bud Elliott pointed out on Saturday evening that this community is well beyond the time when there was nothing scheduled on the weekends. Now we can go from one great event to another.Tough job, right?Marcia MartinekHerald Editor


New Arrival

Larissa GallegosJoann Garcia and Lloyd Gallegos of Leadville announce the birth of their daughter, Larissa Gallegos, at 5:40 p.m. on June 2, at St. Vincent Hospital.She weighed six pounds and was 19 inches long.Paternal grandparents are Juanita Gallegos of Leadville and Max Salizar of Denver. Maternal grandparents are Julie Mortenson and Richard Garcia, both of Leadville. Great grandparents are Rose Garcia of Leadville, Pauline Mortenson of Craig, and Max Gallegos of Denver.











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Obituaries

Joe MedinaJoe Medina died Saturday, June 11, at his home in Leadville. He was 87 years old. He was born in Rodarte, N.M., on May 3, 1918, to the late Ciraco and Socorrito Martinez Medina.Medina grew up in Rodarte and went to school there. He married the former Piedad “Peggy” Fresquez. The couple had been married 64 years at the time of his death.In 1943, the Medinas moved to Red Cliff where he went to work for New Jersey Zinc at the Gilman Mine. He worked there for 37 years until his retirement. In 1993 they moved to Leadville, making West Park their home.Medina attended Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Red Cliff and Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville. He loved traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. There was never a better day than one spent with their large family. Many Red Cliff and Leadville friends will remember the pleasant visits they have had with Medina.An avid wrestling fan, Medina enjoyed watching the sport on TV and the local wrestling organization. He liked working in his yard and on his house.Medina is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters, Ufracio and Juan Manuel Medina, Pasquela, Nicacia and Petrolina Sanchez. He is survived by his wife Piedad Medina, in Leadville; his children Gilbert (Bertha) Medina, Joe (Julia) Medina, Herson (Emily) Medina, Robert Medina, Nancy Medina, Stella (Paul) Salas and Josie Marquez; sisters, Belinda Medina and Loyola (Jose) Gallegos; and sisters-in-law Dorothy and Adelina Medina. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews he loved.The Rosary was recited on Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m., both at Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville. Father R. William Rhinehart officiated and Fred Casaus and











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Bob Trezise provided the music. Medina was laid to rest in St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve and Brian Barela, Walter Valdez, Evan Salas, and Lee and Rick Medina.Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home.

James Joseph O’Dowd, IIIJames Joseph O’Dowd III was born Sept. 4, 1980, to Patricia A. O’Dowd, and James Joseph O’Dowd, Jr. He died on Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Richmond, Calif. O’Dowd was a former resident of Twin Lakes, Leadville and Denver, Colo. He will be deeply missed by his family members: mother, Patricia A. O’Dowd, Twin Lakes; brothers, Gabriel Lujan, Rapid City, S.D., Antonio Lujan, Leadville; sister, Sandra O’Dowd, Littleton, Colo.; grandmother, Fara Wright, Twin Lakes; grandfather, James Joseph O’Dowd, Sr., Pueblo; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Services will be held at Mother Cabrini Shrine’s Church, 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden, Colo., 80401, on Saturday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Mother Cabrini Shrine in memory of James J. O’Dowd, III.

Theodore Steven “Ted” Quintana Theodore Steven “Ted” Quintana died Thursday, June 9, at St. Vincent Hospital in Leadville. He was 78 years old. He was born in La Garita, Colo., on July 8, 1926. His parents were the late Tiodoro and Celestina Archuleta Quintana.As a young boy, Quintana went to school in Center, Colo., and then, at the age of 17, moved to Leadville where he went to work for the smelter. In 1960, Quintana decided to go into construction and also worked for the school.He and his family lived in Stringtown for many years before moving to Leadville, where he has lived for the past 30 years.Quintana was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville.He loved to play bingo, pool and slot machines.Quintana was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Tony and Edward Quintana, and two sisters, Susie and Olivia Quintana. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly (Raul) Lemus, of Montrose; two sisters, Mary Quintana, of Leadville, and Molly Vigil, of Montrose; nieces and nephews, Lee and Carmen Quintana, Lesley and Bobby Moralas, Randy Quintana, Jane and Reynaldo Tafoya, Louanna, Benny, Larry, Jake, Dean and Christine Vigil, Elain Martinez, Loretta and John Wyman, and Julie and Bob Shayne; his

great nephew, Benny (Yvette) Vigil, Jr.; godsons, Larry Vigil and Edward Tafoya; goddaughters, Margie Marez and Lesley Moralas; and two aunts, Rose Lucero and Gregorita Quintana.The Rosary was recited by Emma Pacheco on Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m., and Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m., both at Annunciation Catholic Church. Father R. William Rhinehart officiated and Joan Dawson sang, accompanied by Jean Elliott.Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers were Raul Lemus, Benny Vigil, Sr., Jack Vigil, Reynaldo Tafoya, Benny Vigil, Jr., and Paul Marez.Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home.











Letters to the editor...

Climax has pros and consThe Climax Mine is a double-edged sword. Climax Mine has a history of cyclical business. Just ten years ago, a planned re-opening sent speculation wild. Prices for everything from land to a gallon of milk spiked overnight. As we all know, the grand re-opening was aborted months later when Phelps Dodge simply walked away. This incident is nowhere close to a worst-case scenario we may experience in a few months. Now they are back again raising expectations, which will only crash to pieces. Suppose the mine does indeed re-open and remains in operation for five years. During this time an initial spike will send home prices soaring, then level off with a consistent appreciation each year. Ground will be broken for new housing and associated business development. Tax revenues will allow the city to once again rise “now that the living outnumber the dead”. Talk of boom times will have restaurants and pubs full. Then will come the inevitable layoffs when molybdenum prices tumble. Only this time the bust will be different. It will result in thousands of broken dreams along with hundreds of abandoned buildings. Leadville will quickly spiral into a modern-age depressed ghost town for the world to gawk at. Quite a risky gamble, betting an entire city on a mineral. Do not get me wrong as I wish to see the city continue as a viable entity. My interest in Leadville lies within a plan to open a small store in downtown early next year. It will not employ several hundred, only a select few. Operations will continue for a couple decades until a time when I pass on. Details for this business will not be discussed here. I would not be surprised to be fire bombed and ran out of town like a heathen. For I do not believe in the grand re-opening hoopla which in fact jeopardizes my business plan. I only foresee a few short years where mining will actually benefit








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the community. Then Phelps Dodge will close down, sending the city plummeting toward implosion once again.Leadville must find a sustainable economic model which takes boom and bust days out of the equation while providing a stable marketplace. It involves attracting small businesses with plans for long-term wealth, rather than short-term profit.Rob [email protected]

to dog-abuserThis is to the scum-sucking pig who abused the pit bull whose story was in last week’s paper.We all know why people fight dogs. So I suggest to you, pond scum, now that your dog is dead – perhaps you should check out some of the male-enhancement products that are on the market so that, once again, you will feel like the “big man” and “cool dude” that you felt like when fighting that dog. Shame on you.Carol BrewerLeadville

KDNK to hold launch partyI would like to take this opportunity to welcome all Leadville residents to the KDNK family. In case you haven’t heard, KDNK went on the air in Leadville on April 12, broadcasting at 93.5 FM from a tower located high atop Mosquito Pass. This amazing feat could not have happened if not for the vision of Greg Race, generous time invested by Greg, Bill Scherer and Howard Tucker in Leadville and work on the part of Jon Banks, KDNK’s engineer in Glenwood Springs. KDNK is a non-profit, community radio station that broadcasts to the Roaring Fork Valley, parts of the Crystal Valley and, now, Leadville. We can also be heard on the Internet at www.kdnk.org. We receive approximately two-thirds of our funding from listeners and underwriters, with the remaining third coming from generous grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other public entities. Please check this issue of the Herald Democrat for a copy of our program guide. We have something to fit everyone, with national news from National Public Radio and Democracy Now, local news, locally produced variety music programs ranging from rock to reggae and funk to folk, as well as public affairs programs touching on many important issues. We are on the air twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and three hundred and sixty-five days a year. We also air public service announcements for non-profit groups and offer services such as the Lost and Found Pet Report and coverage of regional events to distinguish us from other stations. I encourage you to give us a listen and let me know what you think. I can be reached by e-mail at [email protected]

or by phone at (888) 963-0139. I would also like to invite you to come by the West 6th Gallery (located at 201 W. 6th St.) this Saturday, June 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. and meet the KDNK staff. It’s a gallery opening for the new Pb Arts Authority, who have been very gracious to allow KDNK to join their celebration. We are bringing a few musicians from “over the hill” and will have information about membership, underwriting and other fun stuff on hand. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship between KDNK and Leadville!Shawna ClaiborneGeneral Manager, KDNK

Trash removal makes a big differenceBill and I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who were involved in setting up, approving, and carrying out the week of clean-up for our “City in the Clouds”!Having a week of free trash pick up for some items has really made a difference. Some people don’t have trucks to haul things away, some can’t afford it, some are elderly and can’t manage, etc. Whatever our reason, sometimes things pile up and we want our city to be as beautiful and safe as possible, and your efforts have made a huge difference. Again, thanks a million!I would also like to thank Glenda Dunn for donating her time and materials to plant and care for so many flowers in visible areas in the city; she’s another person with a positive attitude that puts her heart into beautification projects here in Leadville. Her constant smile brings as much happiness to us as the flowers do.Sharon BlandLeadville

Deputies are thankedI would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. Since I have been managing Sugar Loafin’ Campground, there have been a number of times I have had to request assistance in some fashion from the sheriff’s department. The issues have ranged from humorous to serious, but each time the dispatchers and deputies have been professional and courteous. They have always responded extremely quickly and have effectively dealt with all types of situations. Knowing they are there to help makes my job much simpler. Thank you!Donald SeppiManagerSugar Loafin’ Campground

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