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LITTLETON — It would be easy for the Evergreen Cougars’ glass to be half-full considering Sam Theil, Kyle Peterson and Kyle Malazdrewicz qualified for the 4A boys state golf tournament. But there was also a half-empty feel to the team in the aftermath of the 4A Metro Regionals on Sept. 17 at Raccoon Creek Golf Course.
Evergreen, a year after qualifying a four-man team to state in 2011, was one shot away from doing it again. But for a second straight year, the Cougars had to settle for third place at regionals behind Valor Christian and Mullen.

 Zuni Sign owner Ed Bischoff is wondering why his company was not chosen for an Evergreen Park and Recreation District project.

The Al Lenzi Group of Lakewood will be creating 14 signs for district parks for $64,819. Bischoff’s bid was $64,993 for the project — an amount he says is not a significant difference.

“My take is that the award was made because of personal preference, and not necessarily what is best for the community,” said Bischoff.

Evergreen resident Kathie Hart is coordinating a program on the Affordable Care Act to help people understand it more clearly.

“There is a lot of misinformation out there,” Hart said. “I was very concerned that there was so much.”

To give people a greater understanding of the federal legislation enacted last year, health professionals will discuss aspects of it on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Evergreen Fire/Rescue administration building in Bergen Park.

The third annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, Sept. 23, at Evergreen Lake will feature German food, micro-brew beers and music with an oom-pah flair.

“It is the last event of summer at the new Lake Park,” said Kit Darrow, president of the Evergreen Recreation and Park Foundation and coordinator of the event. “The focus of the event is to wrap up the summer and have a good time.”