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WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2023
VOLUME 64 | ISSUE 32
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Preparing homes for wildfire EFR hosts forum on hardening structures BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
from West Jefferson Middle School student Abby Leidel and from David Steele with the Rocky Mountain Compassionate Communications Network; and music including “Imagine” by John Lennon, “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye and “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Officials from other Rotary clubs and the Rotary District 5450 also participated. “When most people think about
Homeowners need to prepare their homes in case of wildfire, and that means using some common sense. According to Jess Moore, Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s wildland project coordinator, homes are the least likely to catch fire from direct flames in the event of a wildfire. They are more likely to catch fire from embers flying ahead of the fire or from radiant heat, which is why hardening the home and creating defensible space around the home is important. Moore presented home-hardening tips at a packed informational meeting on June 3 at the Evergreen Fire/ Rescue Administration Building. “How do we build out our home environment to withstand the onslaught (of wildfire)?” she asked. “It’s our responsibility to protect our
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A stone to honor the construction of the Rotary of Conifer Peace Park quotes lyrics to John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” “Imagine all the PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST people living life in peace.”
Conifer peace park seeks to spark unity
Dedication ceremony features live music, high hopes for the future BY MAYA DAWSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Behind Conifer’s Aspen Park Community Center is a clearing nestled between aspen trees and carpeted with soft grass.
Over the past year, the Rotary Club of Conifer’s Peacebuilding Committee, the Conifer Peacebuilding Club and the Aspen Park Community Center have collaborated to transform this space into the Rotary of Conifer Peace Park, which hosted its grand opening June 11. The space is open to the public, and intended to spark connection and peace among those who use it. During the grand-opening ceremony, about 70 attendees heard a traditional Lakota blessing; poetry
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