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Evergreen farmers markets sprout for the season

If it’s summer, then it means Evergreen’s two farmers markets are gearing up.
Both markets — in Bergen Park on Tuesdays and in downtown Evergreen on Wednesdays — start this week and run through September. This year, both are sporting new vendors and more activities to make them family friendly.

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Trout Unlimited honors Ellis for work with youths

Evergreen native John Ellis smiles as he talks about his love of fishing, which has led to a recent award.

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Evergreen Rodeo rounds up an Olympic theme for 2012

The 46th annual Evergreen Rodeo Parade on Saturday, June 16, will feature an Olympics theme that includes a world-class gymnast serving as grand marshal.

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Going down the river with knowledge

Along with information about running rivers and fishing, the updated "Dinosaur River Guide" by Loie Belnap Evans and Buzz Belnap of Evergreen offers historical and geological insights into northwestern Colorado.

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Weege takes reins as Evergreen fire chief

On his first day as chief of Evergreen Fire/Rescue, Mike Weege walked into an office filled with 400 bouncing balloons. The colorful greeting provided by fellow firefighters began a day of celebration for Weege on May 29.

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Plans for entertainment center in former theaters moving forward

With plans on the table, Dave Wilson of Bergen Investors LLC is seeking partners for a multimillion-dollar family entertainment center at the former AMC theater complex on Bergen Parkway.
“We feel like what we need in Evergreen is something for families to do — instead of going down the hill,” Wilson said. “We think it’s viable.”

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Dogs have their day at first Barks and Belts 5K

Wearing a sporty running skirt, Addie the great Dane was the first dog to cross the finish line at the Barks and Belts 5K in Bergen Park on Sunday.

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Two hurt as vehicle goes over cliff near Floyd Hill

Two people were rescued from a vehicle that plunged over a 30-foot cliff late Wednesday on Aspen Drive near Floyd Hill.

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School district clarifies figures on possible tax increase

If voters approve two property tax increases being contemplated by the Jefferson County school board, the likely net increase in taxes on a $250,000 home would be about $36 annually.

The school board is considering asking voters to increase both the mill levy, which is used to pay for district operating expenses, and to approve the district issuing a bond, which is used for building maintenance and construction.

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Primary election ballots heading to voters by mail June 4

Primary election ballots will begin arriving at Jeffco addresses the week of June 4, but there will be very few decisions to make, since there will be few contested races on local ballots.
As previously announced, the June 26 primary is an all-mail election this year. Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters registered with either the Democratic, Republican or American Constitution parties.
The deadline to turn in ballots is June 26. The general election will be Nov. 6. The registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 9.

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