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Dave Gottenborg and his wife Jeannie are first-generation ranchers in Park County who recently made history by allowing elk to migrate through their Eagle Rock ranch in exchange for lease assistance. Today, Dave joins rural reporter Tracy Ross to talk cattle, conservation, and two authors they both admire: Aldo Leopold, author of A Sand County Almanac, and Kentucky poet Wendell Berry, whose work Tracy has cherished since high school. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/04/03/colorado-elk-migration-eagle-rock-ranch-conservation-agreement/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 70 DETAILS Brucellosis Found In Wyoming Cattle Cowherds Quarantined Because Of Wyoming Brucellosis Routine surveillance testing has identified brucellosis affected cattle herds in Wyoming. One herd is in Park County which borders Yellowstone National Park and Montana. The other is in Sublett County in west-central Wyoming. While the two counties are not contiguous, they are connected by forested areas and mountain ranges. Both herds are located within Wyoming's Brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) and were quarantined following confirmation of the test results. No contact herd quarantines are anticipated. The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) currently has three herds in Park County and another herd in Sublette County under brucellosis quarantine. Testing of affected herds is a cooperative effort between herd owners and private veterinary practitioners. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Veterinary Services (VS) personnel participate. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department cooperates with federal agencies in surveillance and diagnostics of brucellosis. In cattle and bison, the bacteria of concern is Brucella abortus. Brucellosis or “bangs disease” has been in the U.S. since the 1930s. All 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are today considered brucellosis-free—except in livestock near the Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) where wild bison and elk often intermingle with cattle in the last remaining reservoir of this disease in the U.S.  For the full article, click HERE. SPONSORS Allied Genetic Resources https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ @AlliedGeneticResources American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh Axiota Animal Health https://axiota.com/ @MultiminUSA Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/ @TransOvaGenetics   Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://www.beefmagazine.com/livestock-management/brucellosis-found-in-wyoming-cattle?fbclid=IwY2xjawIsEclleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVlRu_aUfj1350LJsPepoQODFQXLSU_NE8LVhSKf2K9yYZEU11VjDZNUNA_aem_PayIoOL89iz0T9rO2eFlKQ

Montana's expensive housing market poses particular challenges to senior citizens who live on a fixed income and need a space they can age in. Locals in Park County are hoping to build more housing options that seniors can afford.

Am 5. November finden in den USA Präsidentschaftswahlen statt. Doch wie hoch ist eigentlich die Anfälligkeit für Wahlmanipulation? AUF1-Auslandsexpertin Kornelia Kirchweger im im exklusiven Interview mit Darrell Steward, Sheriff von Park County in Wyoming.

WHO KNEW THERE WAS SO MUCH DRAMA WITH AURORA WATER? If you've lived here for a hot minute you know water is a very big deal. Where it is, who owns and who has paid for it. David Migoya from the Denver Gazette has been doing a great series on Aurora water and the drama around a water purchase from an old mine in Park County and you should read it all. The parts in order here and here and here and here. This is a primer on Colorado water rights and how they work that is very useful. David joins me today at 1 to discuss the tangled web between Aurora Water and the developer who doesn't seem to be the best businessman in the world. It's Aurora's own Chinatown.

In this latest episode of the Wild Things & Wild Places podcast, host Joshua Coursey brings together an esteemed panel for an insightful round table discussion about Wyoming's upcoming world-class shooting complex. This episode features Aaron Davidson, owner of Gunwerks, Cade Maestas from Maven Optics, and Senator Larry Hicks, chair of the Wyoming State Shooting Task Force. Joshua himself is also a member of the task force, adding another layer of expertise to the conversation. The discussion delves into the history and process behind the creation of this shooting complex, a significant development for the Cowboy State. Our panel provides a detailed overview of how this ambitious project came to be, the rigorous selection process, and the vision for a top-tier facility that will attract shooting sports enthusiasts from around the globe.  With nine areas initially submitting proposals, the competition has now narrowed down to two finalists: Cody in Park County and Gillette in Campbell County. As the panelists share their insights and firsthand knowledge, listeners gain a unique perspective on the strengths and potential of each location. The episode even offers some intriguing thoughts on who might ultimately win the bid!  This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of shooting sports in Wyoming. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the journey towards establishing a world-class shooting complex in the state. This engaging discussion not only highlights the collaborative efforts behind this ambitious project but also showcases Wyoming's commitment to advancing shooting sports. With the decision between Cody and Gillette imminent, this episode provides timely insights and a deeper understanding of what's at stake for the state and the shooting community.

Discover the story of Jeremy Johnston, Wyoming historian and teacher, and the impact he had on the state's history and culture. His unique upbringing and deep connection to Wyoming shaped his passion for preserving the past and understanding the complexities of the state's heritage.  My special guest is Jeremy Johnston Jeremy Johnston, a highly regarded historian from Park County, Wyoming, established himself as a leading figure in the preservation and dissemination of Wyoming's rich history. Born and raised in Powell, Wyoming, Jeremy's formative years were shaped by the proximity and influence of his grandparents and great-grandparents, fostering a deep-rooted connection to the state's heritage. As a professional historian, Jeremy has actively contributed to the community through lectures and discussions, highlighting the significance of Wyoming's past. His comprehensive understanding of the state's diverse historical experiences positioned him as an advocate for comprehending the past to navigate the future. In this episode, you will be able to:  Explore the life of Jeremy Johnston and his perspective of Wyoming history.   Discover the impact of natural resources on shaping Wyoming's identity and economy.   Learn about the cultural heritage of Park County, Wyoming, and its influence on the state's identity.   Learn how Wyoming communities have adapted to change throughout history, and the resilience that defines them. The impact of external demand on Wyoming's natural resources is a central theme in Jeremy Johnston's discussion, highlighting the significant role these resources play in shaping the state's economy and industries. From coal mining to the transition towards renewable energy, the management of natural resources has been a key driver of change and evolution in Wyoming. Jeremy's insights shed light on the complexities and challenges associated with balancing economic demands with environmental concerns. The resources mentioned in this episode are:  Visit the website ThinkWy.org to learn more about Wyoming humanities and explore the people, places, and history of Wyoming.   Subscribe to the Winds of Change podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcasting platform to never miss a show.   Follow Us on These Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emydigrappa/ www.ThinkWY.org https://www.facebook.com/storiesaboutwhy https://www.instagram.com/storiesaboutwhy Listen on all your favorite platforms and subscribe! As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities! Sign Up for our newsletter Here:  http://eepurl.com/igy4fH

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https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/24/eagle-rock-ranch-monetize-conservation/ Today – Colorado Sun reporter Tracy Ross gives her insight on a ranching couple in Park County who isn't looking at their bottom line as much as being stewards of the land and conservation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Yet the people of Manasseh could not take possession of those cities, but the Canaanites persisted in dwelling in that land. Now when the people of Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not utterly drive them out. - Joshua 17:12-13   This Episode's Links: (All timestamps offset by 24-seconds) 00:00 – Joshua 16-17 05:16 – Thoughts on the Reading 20:50 - 8,500-year-old village discovered beneath Albanian lake is oldest known in Europe – Camille Fine, USA TODAY 37:59 - Park County grizzly bear euthanized following cattle depredation – Billings Gazette 44:03 - Oliver Anthony reads imprecatory psalm for audience in first appearance since "Rich Men North of Richmond" went viral – John Knox, NTB 53:25 - Christianity Today wrote an article praising Barbie and Taylor Swift a day before it trashed Oliver Anthony as anti-biblical. Hoo boy do I have some thoughts. – Joel Abbott, NTB --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/garrett-ashley-mullet/message

Politicians don't like to take responsibility for anything.  If they can pass the buck, they will.  That's exactly what happened with the Cody Planning and Zoning Board.  Elected officials in Park County forced volunteers to take the heat for a decision that they should have ultimately made.

It seems like these days, if you spend even the slightest amount of time tuned into public events and rhetoric, you become aware of growing divisions...that there is a silent, or sometimes very loud pressure to “pick a side”, narratives and messaging coming from higher levels of public messaging, social media, policymakers, to align, to pit us against them, and sometimes this narrative can grow louder than the moral compass inside our own head. This episode with Marissa Hackett touches on a lot of things, and I hope that one of them sparks an answer for you on how we can humanize one another again, individualize the real stories behind our actions and bandwagons. This conversation is about respecting the sacredness of a connected community and connection to place...it's about sharing story, removing stigmas, and normalizing the hard conversations, and empowering us to allow human connection to rise above political divides.  Marissa Hackett speaks to her connection to the people and places of Montana, her work with the Human Resource Development Center in Park County and the realities in rural areas of folks needing support with housing, food, safety from abuse, or other vulnerabilities. She also touches on her experience growing up in what she terms as a cult, and parallels she sees with divisive messaging tactics that are growing today. LINKS: Marissa Hackett's blog "Breaking the Cycle" on Substack Human Resource Development Center (HRDC) Southwest Chemical Dependency Community Health Partners Leadership 49 program - MSU Park County Extension Montana Veteran's Affairs Division Livingston Food Resource Center ASPEN - Abuse Support Prevention Education Network Park County Library Article: MSU Extension & MT Dept of Ag join new USDA regional food business center partnership Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center This episode was made possible through support from Meadowlark Guide Co, which hosts river trips and retreats that embrace the mountains, prairies, and rivers of Montana and Wyoming. They weave together elements of personal development, healing modalities, and adventure with the intent that you will find deeper and meaningful connection to place, self, and community. _______________________________ Stories for Action holds a mission to use the power of storytelling to create human connection and advance a thriving planet for all. Learn more at StoriesforAction.org  Instagram and Facebook: @StoriesforAction     #community #Montana #homeless #rural #foodbank #foodinsecurity #affordablehousing #polarizing #divisive #nonpartisan #roymasters #breakingthecycle #healing #communityhealth      

CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds interviews McKenzie Rohman, Board member of the 2023 Park County Fair of Fairplay, Colorado about this years fair

Park County announced today that Sheriff Tom McGraw will be pursuing criminal charges related to the Badger Creek Fire that burned 41 acres near Hartsel on Wednesday.

Park County announced today that Sheriff Tom McGraw will be pursuing criminal charges related to the Badger Creek Fire that burned 41 acres near Hartsel on Wednesday.

This week's guest is Michelle Uberuaga, executive director of the Park County Environmental Council. PCEC does important work to protect the land, water, wildlife and people throughout the northern gateway to Yellowstone National Park. In this episode, Justin asks Michelle about the community PCEC represents and what the values of the community are that need to be represented. Michelle talks about the Yellowstone River floods and how PCEC was an organizing force in the community during that event and gives listeners an idea on how they can get involved in some of the issues that PCEC advocates for. Learn more about PCEC here: https://www.pcecmt.org/ Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tF8z3Hhej1n9lZRNWBmXvxsje2tn7R4s_RpZdMagmSc/edit

Our card this week is Maggie Long, the 4 of Spades from Colorado. In 2017, 17-year-old Maggie Long went missing in rural Park County, Colorado, only to be found hours later as the victim of the most brutal murder the area had ever seen. For the past five years, Maggie's horrific murder has weighed on law enforcement in the small community as they've struggled to get any answers to the nagging questions surrounding her case. If you know anything about the murder of 17-year-old Maggie Long in 2017, please call the Maggie Long tip line at 303-239-4243. To learn more about The Deck, visit www.thedeckpodcast.com.

"It takes a certain mentality, and a certain personality type, to commit an act like this. To burn a woman alive is not something many people are capable of doing."Early on the evening of 1 December 2017, authorities in Colorado were dispatched to a home located in Bailey, a small town southwest of Denver. There, at an isolated home in rural Park County, they came upon an active fire. A 9-1-1 call made a short time prior said that multiple people were inside the home causing damage, but by the time authorities arrived, the suspect(s) had fled and the house was on fire.Despite initial reports that no one was found inside the burning home, that would change in the days to come, as the homeowners attempted to track down their 17-year-old daughter. To this day, events surrounding her mysterious death remain clouded in mystery...If you know anything - or think you may know anything - please reach out to your nearest FBI field office or American Embassy/Consulate. You may be eligible for up to $75,000 in reward money, and can remain anonymous if you so choose. You can learn more and also contact the Maggie Long Task Force directly at the following:Telephone: (303) 239-4243Email: maggie.long.tips@state.co.usWebsite: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/maggie-longResearch, writing, hosting, and production by Micheal Whelan"Unresolved" themes composed by Ailsa TravesLearn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or Producer

Grassroots candidate beats RINO in Park County.  It's a win for Dave Wissel.  Plus how to adapt so GOP does not die.  

The Chuck and Julie Show with Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden and guests Robert Spencer and Dave Wissel You heard it here first; Robert Spencer with Jihad Watch predicted the populist victory of Giorgia Meloni who is expected to become Italy's new Prime Minister.  He talks about what the race means and why Libs and globalist elites and the Media are freaking out.   Plus, Park County GOP Commissioner candidate Dave Wissell fights back against RINO attacks.

It's been about three weeks since we wrapped up the New Market Challenge. Gavin focused on Baton Rouge, LA for houses and I focused on vacant land in Park County, CO. We pulled lists and put together marketing campaigns, both direct mail and cold calling and here I share how everything turned out. We got a few deals under contract, which is awesome. We also got some pretty decent response rates and I walk through how everything breaks down. We tried a couple of different direct mail strategies including first class mail and bulk rate and I talk about what worked out better. If you're interested in getting your hands on the contract I use to flip vacant land, head to SimpleLandContract.com to get it for free.What's Inside:—An update on the results of our New Market Challenge.—Stats on marketing campaign response rates for both land and houses.

Real estate moguls to unlikely NBA owners, Herb Simon, and his late brother, Mel are credited with keeping the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. And now the plan is to keep team ownership all in the family, a rare one-on-one interview with the future owner of the Indiana Pacers, Steve Simon; Plus a renaissance of sorts in Park County, how two entrepreneurs are transforming tourism in the covered bridge capital of the world; And how a relaxing vacay in the Dominican Republic turned out to be the jumping off point for one Southern Indiana couple in search of the perfect poolside cocktail. The story behind the no bubble sugar-free carb- free vodka drink, that's selling out in stores across the U.S. and we talk about the weeks' biggest stories with our partners at the IBJ.

Was it a random homicide or a case of hate crime? Let's head over to Bailey Colorado and learn more about the suspicious death of Maggie Long and its aftermath, which unfortunately still remains unsolved today.--------------------------------------------

The next big development in Indianapolis; we get perspective from the man behind the new Indy Eleven soccer stadium owner Ersal Ozdemir, plus a change in leadership at a key Indiana business driver, what new leadership at the CICP could mean for Hoosier businesses, foundations, and universities; and a renaissance of sorts in Park County, how two entrepreneurs are transforming tourism in west-central Indiana and we talk about the weeks' biggest stories with our partners at the IBJ.

I scooped the New York Times with the Crickets begging Democrats for help story!! Troy Bray is running in House District 25 in Park County.  We had a wide ranging discussion about guns, taxes and a lot more.

Sheriff Brad Bichler discussed the damage done by flood waters, and the building back needed in communities.

Bradley Warren of KULR-8's Wake Up Montana explained the effects of the flooding on Park County tourism north of Yellowstone Park.

Schools across the country are refusing to teach the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.  The Sons of Freedom, a group in Park County, has decided to do it themselves by starting a "Constitution Bee."  If we aren't satisfied with our government it is up to us to do something about it.

March and April are typically Colorado's snowiest months, but wildfires are already sparking. Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson of Denver7 on what's happening and why. Then, people with chronic pain say the opioid crackdown is hurting them. And, an update about life off the grid in Park County.

March and April are typically Colorado's snowiest months, but wildfires are already sparking. Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson of Denver7 on what's happening and why. Then, people with chronic pain say the opioid crackdown is hurting them. And, an update about life off the grid in Park County.

The legislative session starts on Monday and first on the agenda is Dan Zwonitzer.  They are scrambling to find a way to cover for him.  Bob Berry from Park County and I visited about Wyoming School Boards.  It's a fascinating discussion.

James and Erin discuss real estate rental tax write offs, how your real estate investments decrease your taxes and what you can write off as an investor. In the second segment, they discuss Park County short-term rental laws with a discussion on Airbnb laws in Fairplay and Airbnb laws in Bailey. For more information visit: https://www.erinandjamesrealestate.com Episode Links: - Real Estate Taxe Benefits from The Motley Fool - Park County Airbnb Application

We hope to see you at the Kansas City No Agenda Meetup this Saturday, November 13th at 3:33 PM! THANK YOU, PRODUCERS! Thank you to our executive producers for Bowl After Bowl Episode 113: Meiosis, Fletcher, cottongin, AbleKirby and harvhat! You won't find any boring commercials here! Bowl After Bowl is recorded LIVE every Tuesday at 9:30 CT on the value-for-value model, meaning all content is FREE for everyone to enjoy. Just don't be a mooch! If you enjoy what you hear in the Bowl, don't be a mooch! Send us some value. From art and jingles to news stories, magic number sightings, crypto or fun fiat coupons, or leaving us a voicemail at (816) 607-3663. Simplest of all, pass the Bowl to a friend!  CRYPTO COGNIZANCE DuhLaurien took part in her first ring of fire as SirSpencer readies to launch his third. TOP THREE 33 Two Michigan counties have seen a 33% increase in drug-related deaths this year US lifts travel ban from 33 countries including Canada -- if fully vaccinated. 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Thanks for catching this, Christopher Battles!  New York among 33 states considering end to daylight saving time: Lawmakers say time to end 'very cumbersome practice' Hooch death toll rises to 33 in Bihar CAN'T STOP COOFING 33 new cases: Delhi, Shillong (India), Sudbury (Canada), Centre County (PA) 33 deaths: Sudbury (Canada), Wadena County (MN) BEHIND THE CURTAIN NOVEMBER VOTER TURNOUT Santa Cruz, CA voters approved a ballot measure to direct marijuana tax revenue to children's programs Colorado voters rejected the ballot initiative that would have increased state marijuana taxes to fund an education program and a separate Denver measure to boost local cannabis taxes to fund pandemic research also failed Lamar, Colorado voters approved ballot measures to allow and tax marijuana sales Mead, Colorado voters rejected a measure to repeal an existing ban on cannabis sales Randolph and Methuen Massachusetts rejected ballot measures to allow recreational dispensaries Detroit voters approved a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelics Lapeer, Michigan voters rejected a ballot measure that would have banned recreational businesses Clawson, Michigan voters rejected a proposal that would have allowed recreational businesses Voters in Billings, Montana rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed recreational dispensaries while voters in Missoula County, Park County, and Yellowstone County approved 3% cannabis tax proposals Five of six Central New York towns/villages voted to allow retail marijuana stores Voters in seven Ohio cities approved local decriminalization ballot measures bringing the total number of jurisdictions enacting reform to 29 -- but seven cities rejected cannabis measures Mill City, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure to allow marijuana sales while Estacada voters approved a 3% tax on canna sales Philadelphia voters passed a referendum adding a section to the city charter saying that "the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the PA General Assembly and the governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use and sale to adults aged 21 years or older of cannabis for non-medical purposes." Massive infrastructure bill includes provisions allowing researchers to study dispensary weed JPMorgan Chase & Co told prime brokerage clients it will no longer let them buy US cannabis-related securities starting this week Filament Health Corporation announced it received FDA approval for what it says is the first clinical trial using naturally-sourced psychedelic substances Microsoft considering constructing data centers and other buildings out of hemp Arkansans for Marijuana Reform submitted a constitutional amendment for the 2022 ballot, the third legalization initiative A federal grand jury issued subpoenas seeking information about payments to public officials and consultants as part of a criminal investigation into marijuana licensing in Baldwin Park, CA and other nearby cities California regulators ordered the destruction of a hemp field after the farmer allegedly applied pesticide that is not approved for use on the crop An Illinois judge approved a schedule for plaintiffs to join a supercase lawsuit challenging regulators' marijuana licensing process Louisiana coroner warns marijuana could soon be laced with deadly fentanyl Michigan Gov. Whitmer signed HB 4295 last Thursday, eliminating the mmj business license ban for people with past convictions A Michigan appeals court upheld a two-year suspension for a doctor who approved nearly 22,000 medical cannabis recommendations in a one-year period Missouri marijuana regulators received two federal grand jury subpoenas last fall, almost a year after authorities issued an initial demand for records from the state Montana Dept of Revenue proposed strict new rules that would prohibit people with any kind of criminal conviction within the past three years from working in the cannabis industry New York regulators approved rules for the cannabinoid hemp program allowing the sale of whole flower and edibles but banning delta-8 THC products Deschutes County, Oregon received a renewed federal grant to combat illegal marijuana cultivation Rapid City (SD) issues first provisional mmj dispensary license Medical cannabis patient card applications are now being accepted in SD SD activists did not gather enough signatures to put legalization on the ballot Delta-8 is temporarily legal in Texas after a district court judge blocked the state from criminalizing the extract DEA signaled delta-8 is not a controlled substance at this time DEA letter sent to Alabama Board of Pharmacy in September DEA and USDA virtual town hall hosted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in June METAL MOMENT You voted and The Rev. 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Jeff Crane along with his partner Kate, are Executive Co-Directors of North London Mill Preservation, Inc. (NoLo) - an innovative non-profit combining historic preservation with backcountry recreation and education. Since he founded it in Feb 2017, they have raised nearly  $1M to rehabilitate the historic North London Mill site near Alma, in Park County, CO. Prior to this, he was Snowsports School Director at Plattekill Mountain in New York's Catskill mountains where he started the annual Telefest, celebrating its 10th anniversary next season. He is an avid freeheeler both on and off the resort, PSIA Level 3 Tele. Currently he instructs at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Summit County, CO. And he also builds custom open-back banjos.  Website: http://www.nolocolorado.org/ SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/FHLMailingList   Connect with Josh and the Freeheel Life Family  Josh on Instagram and Twitter Telemark Skier Magazine on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube Freeheel Life on Instagram and Twitter Shop The Freeheel Life Telemark Shop  HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US Shop Telemark at  FREEHEELLIFE.COM Subscribe & Become a Supporter of TelemarkSkier.com for articles, gear reviews, & more! Email Podcast@freeheellife.com THANK YOUR FOR LISTENING. PLEASE TAKE A SECOND TO RATE AND REVIEW US. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!

Today on Colorado Edition: After a federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, we get an update on what will happen next with Colorado renters and landlords. We also hear about the Olympic debut of sport climbing, and the Colorado climbers who will be competing. Plus, we learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act has shaped outdoor places in the last 31 years. And, we visit the Wilderness on Wheels camp in Park County that has focused on accessibility in nature since the mid-1980s.

Population booms and skyrocketing costs of living are hitting cities all over the state. Park County passed a wide-ranging new growth policy earlier this month designed to deal with the effects it's experiencing locally. Montana Public Radio reporter Nick Mott flew over the area with officials trying to get a handle on what that growth means for Park County.

Happy Pre-Friday! Guest Marin Kimmet, Republican chairman for Park County, WY, joins to discuss Liz Cheney, Republican party in Wyoming, and federal policies.  Biden announces no more masks for vaccinated people...what changed?  Changing of Republican party...are we seeing a rebirth of the Tea party?  Biden admin praises inflation rates. 

Thanks to entrepreneur Kanye West, Park County officials may have finally found a solution to all of the trash blowing out of the Cody landfill. But first, did you hear Kanye West is acquiring Spotify? Forbes had declared Kanye West-Kardashian, née Kanye West, a billionaire around this time last year, evaluating his worth at $1.3 billion. West disagreed and said the estimate was about $2 billion off. And he just proved to us all that he wasn't lying. It's official: As of today, the fashion and music mogul has just acquired the ever-popular audio streaming platform, Spotify. Something big like this isn't unpredictable for West, but people are curious about his intentions for buying out Spotify. Some are saying it's just another outcome of the rivalry with long-time collaborator Jay-Z, who once held a majority stake in Tidal. Back to the Cody landfill, For months, landfill managers and county commissioners have fretted about the plastic bags and other debris that escape the windy site and litter the surrounding area. However, during a special meeting held today, April 1, West presented county commissioners with an apparent “win-win” solution: Under the plan, exclusively obtained by the Tribune, West's workers would collect all of the bags scattered around the Cody landfill. The wind-blown plastics would then become a base material for a new line of shoes, called “Yeezy Breezys.” The exact financial terms of the potential deal were not disclosed, but it would involve West and his companies paying millions of dollars to the county each year. “Apparently, one man's trash is truly another man's treasure,” marveled Commission Vice Chairman Flossie Undermeadow, who threw her support behind the idea. While it's too early to say what the deal could mean for other landfill customers, Assistant Park County Engineer Ron McDonald said it's reasonable to think that, instead of having to pay a tipping fee, residents may start getting a check for their trash at the landfill gate. That could be what the county needs to finally entice City of Powell leaders to bring their garbage to the Cody landfill; Powell's refuse is currently hauled to Billings, because its rates are cheaper, but the new partnership with West would change the math. Powell Mayor Jon Pretzel said in an April 1 interview that he'd be “very interested” in discussing a switch. From Publisher: Powell Tribune Not to change the topic exactly: Kim Kardashian Wants to Avoid Talking About Kanye West on ‘KUWTK' Kim Kardashian hasn't shied away from sharing her most vulnerable moments with Keeping Up With the Kardashians fans through the years — but there's one topic that she refuses to touch. During the Thursday, March 25, episode of the reality series, the 40-year-old Skims founder refused to open up about her ups and downs with Kanye West . When pal Malika Haqq asked whether Kardashian would step up as first lady if the 43-year-old Yeezy designer had a successful presidential campaign, the makeup mogul admitted she was “not sure” about what was next.

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Older adults have continued to receive much needed services and many new ones during COVID19, with the help of Area Agencies on Aging.  These agencies were started in the late 1960's as part of the Older Americans Act.  Over the years, thanks to advocacy, more funding has come available to add services like counseling, vision support and much more to a program that originally focused on food and transportation.  During COVID19, even more support has been provided by these agencies and their community partners.  Mr. Jody Barker, Director of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging shares many of the ways this region stepped up. Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you're in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado.  The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer.  Learn more at Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging.     Transcript: Cynthia: This is Aging with Altitude, welcome to all. This podcast is brought to you by the Pikes Peak Area Council of Government's Agency on Aging. We strive to provide answers, assistance, and advocacy for our elders. Thank you for joining us today. Our topic today is COVID-19 Now. I am your host, Cynthia Margiotta, a geriatric social worker and volunteer with the Pikes Peak Area Council of Government's Area Agency on Aging. With me today is Jody Barker.   Jody Barker: Thank you, Cynthia.   Cynthia: Thank you for coming. A little bit about Jody... Jody is the director of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, which serves three counties: El Paso County, Park County, and Teller County in Colorado. He has served in many roles in his twenty-two-plus years in senior service organizations in Colorado. Among those roles have been editor of the Life After 50 newspaper, the director of operations for a home care agency, Central Colorado Regional Director of the Alzheimer's Association, and director of the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Jody's greatest joy is matching services with seniors and their families or enabling staff and services to do so. Jody has served on various boards and commissions over the years and currently is on the Colorado Commission on Aging, appointed by Governor Hickenlooper. I'm impressed!   Jody Barker: Thank you, Cynthia.   Cynthia: Well, thank you, Jody! I have known you through several of those organizations, all are so great.   Q: So, let's get started with our first question about COVID if you don't mind? Jody, how are you at the Area Agency on Aging? How are you still meeting the needs of our community?   Jody Barker:   A: Well thank you, Cynthia, it is a pleasure to be with you today. When the governor's order began in early March, we knew that we would have to continue operating even if we had to close our doors. March 17th, St Patrick's Day, as a matter of fact, we packed up what we needed to serve our community. That included telephones and paperwork and our computers and we began to work remotely. So, even a sense March, even with our doors closed to the physical building, we are still 100% operational. We have even added services that I'd like to share with you later. The exciting thing is that our staff has taken this as a really exciting challenge. We continue to answer all phone calls, we're reaching out to our clients, we're reaching out to past clients, we are reaching out to our community to continue to serve them every day.   Cynthia: It's amazing how much you're doing and I can't wait to talk about that. As the emergency orders have changed we are seeing changing guidelines. As of today which is June 3rd, 2020, in case you're listening to this a little bit further down the road, we are at the Safer at Home stage or in the Vast Great Outdoors.   Q: What does that mean?   Jody Barker:   A: There's a lot of interesting thoughts around the changes in the orders that have been provided by Governor Polis. Originally, as you know, we were in a Stay-at-Home order. It was necessary for all involved to really flatten that curve. This way, we could really understand more about the disease and how it was affecting our community. Of course, because covid affects upper respiratory issues, it has been very challenging for older adults, especially those with underlying health conditions. The Stay-at-Home order was crucial, to begin with. As those in leadership, especially those in the healthcare field, began to understand more about the disease in early May they changed the order to Safer-at-Home. This allowed us to have a little more movement, like maybe going to the grocery stores or getting out and about to pick up a restaurant order instead of sitting in a restaurant to eat. That was was crucial.   Now, with this most recent phase, The Vast Great Outdoors, it simply is an encouragement for people who are able to enjoy the outdoors. Here we are now, on the very front end of summer and this week has been more like summer than June! It feels more like July and August kind of weather. It is very hot! The great thing about this new phase is that it is an encouragement to people who are able to get out and go to their local parks with appropriate social distancing or maybe go for a walk in their neighborhood. There was concern earlier on about even just stepping outside your home. Now, people are encouraged to open those windows and get some fresh air and to lessen the social isolation that was so important early on. Now, we want to encourage people who can, to get out there. There are actually a couple of exciting changes with our providers who are helping to promote the new orders that we will touch on.   Cynthia: It is so important to get some fresh air and to get a little exercise, even if it's just walking around the block to take take the dog for a walk. I mean, I have a neighbor who takes his wheelchair and he goes and walks his dog. I think it's important to do that!   Jody Barker: Even in my neighborhood here in town when we are able to get out for a walk, we see so many people out walking their dogs or going to the park. It is people of all ages, you know? So it's really exciting to see people moving about! It's an interesting change from the last two months but when we think about what it truly means for older adults, it's crucial. This is because the older Americans Act, which is a major source of our funding to the AAA, was written in 1965 to reduce social isolation. That is the primary directive around our funding and our programming. Imagine what that's had to look like in the last two months with the Stay-at-Home and even the Safer-at-Home safer orders in place. People we have served in a variety of areas, whether that's senior center programs, transportation to doctor visits, transportations to church or classes at the Senior Center, lunches at the Senior Center, all of those had to change on a dime. All of that was intended to help protect the safety, health, and well-being of older adults, as well as the rest of the community. But, it's probably been most difficult on our older population because someone who lives at home, to begin with, and maybe looks forward to that three to five days lunchtime with their friends at the Senior Center, suddenly are being asked to stay at home. That can be extremely challenging to their health and mental well-being.   Cynthia: Yeah, absolutely! We could talk about that for hours, gotta get out gotta be involved as much as a person is able.   Jody Barker: Exactly! An interesting comment came to me a few weeks ago from one of our volunteers who said she was talking with some neighbors. One of her neighbors, who is an older adult, said, "you know, I feel useless because I'm used to volunteering and now, I'm not allowed to. I feel useless." And so, one of the things that our advisory committee is working on is actually not only volunteering for seniors but involving those seniors in that volunteer project. This is to give people a purpose and to give people activities and things to look forward to. I know what will touch on it here in a little bit, but there's so much going on to not just serve the seniors but incorporate the seniors into the process. We're all working on this together.   Cynthia: In a sense, that's serving them.   Jody Barker: Absolutely!   Cynthia: You know you've known me for a while and I'm a big advocate of volunteerism. I think it's a very important part of being part of the community. I think, you know, if you can when you retire don't go sit on a chair! It drives me crazy! If you can, go out and volunteer. If you can't go anywhere, find a way to volunteer from home. People can write notes or they can make phone calls. I can talk about it for hours...   Jody Barker: I think what we have to remember is that there are opportunities for outreach, not just to our older population but for those older adults to participate in that process. Maybe there's an assisted living or retirement community or a skilled nursing facility in your neighborhood. Call those places and say "I'd like to write someone a letter." You have no idea how much of a positive impact that person can make.   Because maybe you live at home but you might have three or four rooms to move about in. But someone right now, during this time, who lives in assisted living or a skilled nursing facility is being asked to stay in their room. Their meals are delivered to them, their activities are brought to them in the hallway, and they are being asked not to leave their room due to social distancing.   So even just taking the time to write a note to an older adult who lives in a community near you could make a world of difference. You don't have to ask permission, you don't have to be part of a larger group, to do that. You can pick up the phone, you can write that letter on your own, and it will be such a positive impact on the staff and on the residents.   Cynthia: Just the thought of me being in a room for a month... I'm an extrovert and I would have no hair because I pulled it all out. I absolutely think those are wonderful things we can do. I mean, we can even write a note to our neighbor. It doesn't have to be an official volunteer program.   Q: So tell me, what are some of the service delivery changes and supports that have been implemented that you have found interesting or effective or both?   Jody Barker:   A: That's a great question! As you might imagine, as we started hearing more about this virus and as it began to grow, even at the end of February, before we closed our physical building, before the Stay-at-Home orders came from the governor, some of our providers were already beginning to make plans and make changes to their service delivery. For example, one service provider who many of you will know is Silver Key Senior Services. They are the primary meal site provider for El Paso County. So, when you think of meal sites, you're thinking of Colorado Springs Senior Center, Fountain Valley Senior Center, and the Mountain Mennonite Church in Palmer Lake. Those places receive meals from Silver Key Senior Service's kitchens. They're hot and fresh meals that get delivered to people who come into a congregate site. These people meet up with their friends. They might come early for a class or stay late for a concert. That is their time to get together. As you might imagine, as soon as that Stay-at-Home order came into place in mid-March, that service had to stop.   So, what did Silver Key do? Silver Key immediately implemented appropriate social distancing. They increased their home-delivered meals. They increased their pantry of delivered meals instead of people coming in via transportation on a Silver Key bus, going to the pantry to do their own shopping, and then get back on the bus to go home. Silver Key tried to reduce that contact in their pantry. The pantry is big until you start putting 15 people with shopping carts in there. You know, it can get very crowded. It is shoulder to shoulder sometimes. To avoid this, what they started doing is packing up those pantry boxes and delivering those to their regular pantry clients.   That was one thing that they did, another thing that they did is they converted those congregate meal sites into what are called grab and go sites. For example, every Monday at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, the Silver Key Senior Services blue meal truck shows up. Instead of daily pickup, they prepare multiple meals and flash freeze them. This way, clients have all five meals for the week. Clients also have the opportunity to pick up fresh produce, dairy products, and things like that depending on what silver Key has on hand or what has been donated.   The Senior Center, normally provides classes such as educational classes, moving for better balance, tai chi, and more. Those are the kind of programs that we fund with the Older Americans Act and Older Colorado Act dollars that we administer. For obvious reasons, they had to close as they were not allowed to do congregate-type programs like those physical classes. So what they did was they started making calls of reassurance. The YMCA and the Colorado Springs Senior Center host over 16,000 members who are over 60 years of age. So, staff and volunteers began picking up the phone and calling in to check on their constituents. In addition to this, they created what they call a phone buddy program. Silver Key would invite someone to the program and have that person tell a little bit about themselves. They would then collect a little bit of information from an older adult who is interested. They then paired volunteers with participating older adults. So, think of it almost like a pen pal program, but by phone. The Senior Center has begun to host those pairings of phone buddies. Instead of Senior Center staff making those calls out daily, weekly, twice a week, those phone buddies can now be a lifeline to one another. All they have to do is pick up the phone to check in with each other, talk about common interests, and that kind of thing.   Silver Key is also providing some meals to people who do not have access to the Senior Center to pick up their own meals. They're delivering those meals on a case-by-case basis. The Fountain Valley Senior Center, as you know, is one of those congregate meal sites. They have now become and one of the Silver Key grab and go sites. Under the front of the building, they have set up a drive-through system. People line up in their cars and they can pick up the meal, they can pick up information, they can check-in and see how they're doing. One of the exciting things that I heard about, as it relates to Fountain Valley Senior Center, was that the city of Fountain did not layoff their staff, but sent a great many of them home to work remotely. This is because they did not have the same functions during that early stay-at-home process. Someone from the city government contacted the Fountain Valley Senior Center director, Jolene Hausman, and said what can we do? How can we help at this time? And they began with 20 city employees making those calls of reassurance. These employees were making over 100 calls a day. At first, it was only going to be a couple of weeks. Now, it is becoming an ongoing project because the seniors love it and staff from the city love it. Now, Jolene is talking about when things slow down, she would like to have a barbecue so the city employees can meet their phone buddy. The Senior Center is actually been talking about putting on something when it's safe to do so. So that those phone buddies can meet one another.   It's just been really neat to see those programs, even some of the smaller programs like Teller County Senior Coalition, based out of Woodland Park. This group has provided fresh fruits, vegetables, and even restaurant meals to their clients. This way clients are getting choices and variety, not just the same box of food every week. There is just a lot of neat things going on.   Unfortunately, some of our providers were limited. Providers who were contracted with us to provide certain services like transportation, suddenly found themselves not allowed to provide their service. So, they reached out in other ways like helping with telehealth or counseling services to make sure that people's needs are being met.   The irony in all of this is that it's changing almost daily, and definitely weekly, as our providers determine what needs must be met. Providers are determining what the outreach needs to look like as they plan for the future. Right now, we don't know what congregate programs are going to look like for the next few months or the long term. However, I would encourage people to take a look at the Colorado Springs Senior Center website at epymcappymca.org.   On the website, they can find the Colorado Springs Senior Center. They have already begun art classes using the online zoom system. So, zoom, if you're not familiar, is really more of a teleconferencing system where you can log in and see each other if you have a smartphone or a computer at home. Using the camera on your computer or smartphone, you can see one another and you can see your teacher. They began art classes using that online platform last week and they had something like 16 or 20 people from all over join that class. So, they are going to be doing a variety of both free and fee-based classes as they begin to look at what serving the community needs to look like with these new circumstances.   Cynthia:   Q: These are some mighty changes, yes?   Jody Barker:   A: Yes! These changes are distinctly different than what we traditionally thought of about senior services. I'm really excited that so many of our providers are looking at how they can continue to serve the needs of our community in a new way.   We have about half a dozen services that we provide directly out of our offices by our staff. These services include family caregiver support services. We are also going to be doing our own support groups via zoom and by electronic media. The exciting thing about this is that it means we can provide services to those who are caring for older adult family members, spouse, or parent. Instead of just the caregiver coming to a support group, he or she can invite family members from across the nation to join the caregiver in that support group. We now have the electronic technology in place to be able to do that. So, real silver linings are coming out of the challenges that we've faced due to COVID-19.   Cynthia: Yeah! You know national support groups would be an asset ongoing.   Jody Barker: Absolutely!   Cynthia:   Q: I like that idea! Will there be issue-specific support groups, or will they be more generalized?   Jody Barker:   A: I believe they're going to start somewhat general to begin with, but there is discussion around some more specific topics. So, if someone has a specific challenge or need in a certain area that person will be able to sign up for that specific support group. To expand on that, you know the Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is also doing something very similar. It may be nationwide, but they're beginning to do a lot more online support groups for that very reason. Again, it's one of those silver linings that has come out of the changes that we are having to make as we do our best to meet the needs of our constituents. Even though we can't be face to face, we're taking advantage of technology to meet those needs.   So, even internally, where we would normally have a Medicare class here in the office, right now everything is converted to the webinar. We were able to have more of those classes and are able to partner with other agencies in town so that we can make sure we get the word out. Because these classes are done by webinars, we don't have to worry about partner space and social distancing. It gives the people a lot more flexibility in getting the resources that they need, as well.   Cynthia: I take the Medicare 101 class almost every year and I'll tell you I don't know how Roma does that! There seems to be a different rule every year with Medicare, so I think those would be great classes!   Jody Barker: Absolutely, absolutely! You know, if our listeners are interested in getting more information about those classes, they can go directly to our website at PPACG.org and click on the aging banner. That will take them to a variety of pieces of information where they can sign up for those webinars. If you're not sure about that, you can also call us directly at 719-47120964712096. That phone number is manned during regular office hours and it is very likely that you would need to leave a detailed message with your contact information and name so that someone will get back to you. Our staff is fully operational.   Cynthia: And for those of you who don't have a paper with you, we're going to repeat all of these wonderful sites at the end. Jody is watching me take notes here so that I get them right, which won't happen so you'll have to correct me.   Q: Next question, what thoughts and discussions have come up around serving different populations such as rural areas, different ethnicities, lower-income, and, of course, our seniors?   Jody Barker:   A: As you might imagine, the Area Agency on Aging primarily focuses on our population who is 60 years and over. That's who the Older Americans Act was written specifically to provide services to. Most of the conversations we have are around that. However, we do partner with several other agencies like the Independent Center, the Resource Exchange, and others like that which provide services to adults with disabilities. So sometimes there's some crossover in information. So, if someone's not sure who best to call, always feel free to call us at that main number (4712096) and we will help guide you. You know, we will ask a few questions and determine if that is a service that would come from us, or if it's a service that might come from one of our providers, or if we should be referring you to a partnering agency. It's always good to have that phone number in mind. That's the primary phone number here at the office and it will also lead you to our senior information assistance network staff.   As you may know, we also have a yellow book that we just got printed! COVID did not stop us, it delayed us a little bit. Really, COVID didn't stop us. Those are now being delivered. Even if you're used to coming to the office to pick those up, you can still do that! We were the generous recipients of two newspaper-style boxes that are located at our parking lot. So you can drive right up and pick up both our yellow book and our Adult Medicaid and VA Guidebook. We still have those available, even though we might not be here in the office. I wanted to make sure we talked about that.   Conversations around serving other parts of our population can really be a challenge. You know, zoom and Skype and similar platforms like that, as it relates to technology, not all of our seniors have those capabilities. That can sometimes be a challenge. Despite the state budget shortfalls that we're expecting, there is still discussion about how to bring broadband to our rural areas. That discussion has not stopped. So, for those of you might who live in a more rural area and don't have access to the Internet, know that you're not forgotten. That still continues to be a high priority for many of our legislators. With that being said, we're just looking at greater opportunities to work with partners. As you may know, even though AAA serves primarily three counties, that's our region (region four) for the state of Colorado. Our S.H.I.P that's our State Health Insurance Program, counselors actually serve more counties than that. So we typically work with partners in those outer regions anyway. This extends all the way down to the New Mexico border, to make sure that we're reaching those populations. Right now, it's a continued and ongoing conversation. I can't really say that we've figured out how best to do it, but it's certainly important for us to make sure that we're remembering those populations as we're figuring out how best to reach those areas. A couple of opportunities that we're exploring is greater reach into eastern El Paso County, for example. So some of our providers, including Invida who run a bus service, have reopened their rural area bus services. So if you live in the Calhan area, that bus service has restarted. Or if you live in the southeastern portion, along Hwy 94, Invida has restarted that route as well. There's increased outreach and increased opportunities to get engaged. Now we're just looking at all those opportunities to see what that's going to look like in the future.   Cynthia: Good for you. You got to keep working!   Jody Barker: We have not stopped. Like I said, even from the day that we had to physically close our doors, we continue as a staff. Our providers out in the region continue to serve. As I said, some of that is changed. The service delivery might look a little different but know that we're all still working on this making sure that our seniors and their families have the services that they need or know that they have access to services.   Cynthia: I'm sure some of these changes are going to be ongoing.   Jody Barker: That the expectation, yes! Because we don't really expect to have traditional congregate programs for some time yet. Now, even as we're speaking here on June 3rd, this afternoon there's going to be a presentation by the governor's office around what the next phase of opening may look like. It is intended to be specifically focused around senior services. Right now, a lot of those recommendations are coming to us as things to consider. The requirements are really following the guidelines of the health departments in particular regions around the State.   Cynthia:   Q: Do you know where people can listen to that? Will it be on TV?   Jody Barker:   A: This is very last minute, we were just alerted to this about an hour before we began this conversation. So I don't know where it will be if it will be recorded, if it's going to be a press conference, or if it's going to be just service delivery information. I don't know yet but as we know more we will certainly update our website. You can also go to the El Paso County Health Department website to keep track of things like that, as well.   Cynthia:   Q: What has the collaborations and leadership looked like across Colorado?   Jody Barker:   A: That's really been exciting to be part of in this time. Despite the challenges in the State of Colorado's State Unit on Aging, which is a division of the Colorado of Department of Human Services, has been extremely helpful. I'm also part of an organization that includes all of the AAA directors around the state. So collaborating between the State Unit on Aging and the Area Agency on Aging has been really exciting to be part of right now. There's a lot of discussions, there's a lot of questions, there's a lot of idea sharing, and that collaboration has been really positive. We've also included the in those conversations service providers so that they can hear and ask questions directly of our state office as well. It's been very positive right now. There has been a lot of flexibility in how we're able to use not just our regular funding but some of the emergency funding that we're starting to see come into our area.   Cynthia:   Q: Then what does planning look like going forward? Where can people get information and resources?   Jody Barker:   A: As part of the Governor's discussion this afternoon, we expect to hear some recommendations and potential guidance around what reopening phases might look like. It's going to take some time though, so we don't really know. We would ask people to be patient around that because there are a lot of unknowns that we are all dealing with. Even just two weeks ago our messaging was very different than it is today because things are changing so often. I would encourage people to go to or call, the El Paso County Health Department if they have questions. They can also contact their direct service providers if they are already a client of Silver Key, Invida, or Fountain Valley Senior Center. Those providers are getting the same information that we are. Of course, they can always contact us here through our main phone number: 4712096 that we talked about. As I said, that's our senior information and assistance hotline. Typically, you can leave a message anytime, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Our operating hours are typically from about 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We try to get back to you just as soon as we can or forward your voicemail to the appropriate staff member who will call back. There are two areas right there. We're trying to continue to keep our information as up-to-date as possible.   Cynthia: You know family members that are out of the area, I just want to add 719-471-2096. You can call about services for mom and dad! Yeah, you are very welcome to do that.   Q: My last question here, is well second to last, but some of us would like to continue getting updates on COVID?   Jody Barker: Specifically, around COVID-19, there's a lot of information out there online, on the news, on TV, and on the radios. Sometimes it's a little challenging to really understand what's real. Yes, that's a good way to put it, what's real? I would encourage people to follow up with the county health department in their area, whether that's here in our area, El Paso County Health Department. Teller County has its health Department. Park County has its own Health Department. I would encourage them to find a way, whether by website, phone calls, or regular media information, to get connected so that they can get that direct source of information about what's most crucial for their area. As you might imagine, around the State every County typically has a Health Department. Their rules and requirements might be a little bit different and their expectations and recommendations might be a little different from County to County. I would encourage people to get connected with their specific county. Don't look at information from a neighboring state, don't look at information necessarily even from a neighboring county, it could be very different. Find the one in your area and stay connected. That way, you can get the most accurate information anytime. For us here in El Paso County, as I said, it's just simply ElPasoCountyHealth.org.   Cynthia: I think that would be a better place to find things then, I don't want to insult Facebook, but Facebook. Some folks might hear it from the wrong person and they would put that on Facebook and it may or may not be true.   Jody Barker: Correct, the El Paso County Health Department has medical professionals who are specialists in disease control, population information, and what's going to be best for our area. That's really where I would recommend people get directed for that very specific disease information.   Cynthia: Every area is a little different.   Q: Now, let's talk a little bit about the new programs and the providers that you have started here over at the Area Agency on Aging?   Jody Barker:   A: Sure! As I mentioned earlier, we have about a half dozen programs that we provide out of the Area Agency on Aging that include our senior information and assistance program that we've referenced. It also includes our family caregiver support center, that's where we do some of our support groups and caregiver support, just like it sounds. We also do this senior insurance and assistance program that's our S.H.I.P. program. We also are the region's ombudsman office and the ombudsman, if you're not familiar with that terminology, is simply an advocate for older adults. In our case, the ombudsman specifically advocates for those who live in long-term care facilities like assisted livings and skilled nursing facilities. So our ombudsman serves in that area as well. We also, through some of our funding, are able to provide homemaker and personal care services. Those are our primary services internally.   Now, our partnering with agencies that we contract with might be some of those like we've mentioned, such as Silver Key Senior Services. A lot of people think of Silver Key as meals-on-wheels, the congregate meal programs, and transportation, but they do so much more! We're very proud to partner with them. Some of the other services that they do, like case management and so on so. We also have providers who provide additional homemaker services or respite care for those family caregivers. For example, we partner with Colorado Legal Aid, which provides legal services free for folks. We also provide some services around visually impaired services, dental and dentures, mental health screening and counseling, caregiver counseling, home safety renovations. As you might imagine, more people are staying at home. Actually, we've seen an increase in requests for grab bars, railings, and that kind of thing. So we're proud to contract with several other providers like that. We are also able to provide nutritional counseling and education. So, if someone wants to receive nutrition education, they can simply pick up the phone and call their primary provider like Silver Key, in our area, or the Teller Senior Coalition. We will get you routed, but you can call Silver Key directly. We received that education and then those health and exercise classes we talked about that are provided at the senior centers and other congregant programs. Again, some of those have changed. You know how that works has just had to change because of COVID-19. There's a lot of exciting ways that our providers have reached out to make those changes to continue to reach their constituents and clients in making sure that social isolation is reduced as much as possible.   Cynthia: There's a lot more going on in this office than the few employees that are sitting in the building when that was possible.   Jody: Exactly and even for us, even though we have our regular programs, because of COVID-19 we also started doing what we call "calls of reassurance". Some of our providers do that as part of their programs, but we started doing that as well. As you might imagine, someone who may have come in in February to have questions answered around Medicare, suddenly find themselves without transportation and unable to go grocery shopping. You know, we're asking them to stay at home or be safe at home, and maybe they don't have access to those some of those services. So we took it upon ourselves to begin working backward through our contacts and making sure that clients that we had served, for whatever reason in the past, know that they can call us for questions. They can use us for referral services to get referred to other services throughout the community and ultimately just to be reassured that they know that they can call us at any time. As you might imagine, our providers have seen an uptick in those who signed up for services because folks are trying to stay safe and healthy. If that means receiving a few meals a week versus going to the grocery store than those people are reaching out for those services. So it's been really exciting not just working with our staff here as we've made those changes, but also working with our providers who are juggling and making those changes and adding to those services.   Cynthia: Making those changes! It's a great idea. I'm just going to repeat some of the different things that were brought up if you have paper and pencil. One is if you're interested in the yellow book, there's a website where you can also look and see the website. So for those of you who are family out of the area, you might look at that website is ppacg.org yellowbook. Or, you can call the phone number to talk to someone and you might need to leave a phone number and message but that phone number is 719-471-2096. You can get that information along with the Medicaid Veterans Benefits Book. You can stop by here, at our office, and pick up yellow books as well as the Medicaid book. They have a little kiosk outside. The location is not really a difficult location to understand. We are located about two blocks north of Colorado Ave on Chestnut, and you go through these big gates which are open during the day, I don't know at night. During the day, you can just drive through and you'll find it in there. That's where the offices are as well. Whenever it opens, you can always come to visit during that time. Another one that Jody mentioned was the YMCA ppymca.org. They're doing online and zoom art classes and other classes as well.   Jody Barker: They're going to be doing some exercise classes, art classes, as well as some presentations.   Cynthia: That is so great.   Q: Then, are there others that you wanted to bring up that I missed?   Jody Barker:   A: Sure, yeah! As you might imagine, all of our providers are listed on our website. The easiest way like, like Cynthia mentioned, is just going directly to ppacg.org and clicking on the aging button. That really gets you into the Area Agency on Aging portion of the website where you could find an electronic copy of the yellow book, an electronic copy of the Medicaid program, and an electronic copy of the VA benefits guidebook. You can also find listings of our service providers. There some that are local that will provide the largest percentage of our programs and organizations like Silver Key. You can also just go to silverkey.org or you can call them directly. If you're calling locally, the number is 719-884-2300. They will route you to the appropriate department, depending on the service you need. If you're calling for a family member and you're out of state or out of the area just remember the 719 area code. Again, that phone number is 884-2300. You're always welcome to call us here. As I said, leave a detailed message, your name, and telephone number, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. We will ask a few questions and we're happy to get you referred to the right services. You can save yourself a lot of time. Sometimes it can be challenging to go through the amount of information that's available to us so we're going to help you with that. Give us a call directly and we would love to do that on your behalf and get you pointed in the right direction.   Cynthia: Wonderful, thank you so much. I appreciate your time here with me Jody. That's the show and thanks to all for being with us today! Take good care of yourself.  

This week Aaron and Zach discuss: The City of Sheridan's Mayor Debate recap. The Alphagraphics Education Update - Parents are questioning the mask mandate in schools. The Wyoming Education Association opposes the loosening of school quarantine rules. Governor Mark Gordon announces new quarantine rules for public schools as a result of the new mask mandate. The Land Resources USA Ag and Energy Update - Park County pushes back against federal overreach in the Shoshone Trail System, taxpayers call for oil and gas lease reform, and the results from the September BLM sale. The ERA Carroll Realty State News Update - What happened with the Laramie Police Officer who ran over a protester? New COVID restrictions for restaurants, more people can eat inside now! Campbell County Republicans sign hardline loyalty pledge to the party, Teton County Commissioners have been texting each other during public meetings about the proceedings, claim it "has not had effect on public process", Grizzly Bears attack bow hunters and the state's new Grizzly Bear Animal Attack Response Team, the return of Mountain West Football!

In this episode of Land Stories... Your host, Dave Denniston, shares how his parent’s real estate business, his youngest daughter’s premature birth, and a passion for helping others, led to him starting his land business, Generation Family Properties. Stick around to hear how challenging circumstances can manifest a drive and determination that leads to a business of connecting with others through land. Check out Generation Family Properties here: www.genfamproperties.com https://www.facebook.com/genfamproperties/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqGNtIx9she_-74Cq7fnzvg contact@genfamproperties.com  (775) 234-2058   Transcription: Intro: welcome to the Land Stories podcast where our goal is to help everyday people like you own land. And now your host, who is an eagle scout that is horrible at tying knots, Dave Denniston. Dave: all right hello, hello. Welcome, welcome, welcome to Land Stories live. This is the first show that we’ve ever done today and our mission here in Land Stories live is we want to help hundreds of people like you own land - maybe even thousands of people eventually. And more importantly than that, we want to tell your story, your land story. And so my friends we're gonna be doing this on Mondays and Tuesdays around 11am central and around 4pm central on Tuesdays. And so we're gonna try this, hopefully it goes great. We're planning on launching a podcast. We're gonna turn these shows into audio format as well as having exclusive just audio podcast episodes. So, we're so glad you are with us on this journey. And just to give you a little bit of a background, we really consider ourselves a family-run business. We are dedicated to helping you fulfil your dreams of buying land that you deserve, whether you want to hunt, whether want to camp, whether you wanna fish or off-road or spend family time together, we are in this business of trying to help you create memories for generations to come. Now, I wanna tell you a little bit of a story about why; why did we start investing in land and why do we feel this mission is so important to us? Well, I’ll tell you it all started for me back when I lived in Seattle. I’m originally from California, Alton southern California within Laguna Hills is where I went to high school. And I went up to Seattle for college and my wife and I met there. And when I was in college, my folks had quite a bit of residential real estate, houses. And they had bought one out in Manchester, Washington which is across the bay from Seattle. And the gentleman that ended up renting the house was in the Navy and so we appreciated his service. This was back in 2002, 2002 and he got called up for the Gulf War. So, he’s gone for months and months and months at a time and we weren’t collecting rent. And he had changed some stuff in the house and we weren’t big fans of that but we wanted to support him while he was serving the country and due to some of those collection problems and issues it just really kind of burned me out on real estate. And as my wife and I got married I said, you know, it’d be kind of cool but gosh, it takes so much time. I knew the time it would take to have that kind of business. Fast-forward a few years later, my wife and I had our youngest daughter. She was born super-duper-duper premature. She was born 12.4 ounces. She was less than a pound when she was born, our little miracle girl. And you can probably see in the background there with my family photos, my family. And the thing that really changed for me is I ended starting another podcast that actually was specific for financial freedom for doctors. If you ever wanna check it out, it's the Freedom Formula for Physicians because of the experiences we had out in the [inaudible: 0:04:00.2] and I heard about investing in land as part of that journey of having my podcast. And I thought wow, it sounds pretty cool but man do I really wanna get back in the real estate game? And as I started exploring it, I really found out that I had some knowledge and some skills that really just seemed to tailor well for this business. And then as we started selling our first few properties, what really made it for me was people were excited about land. And we come in often with a lot of our land and people, let's say a property costs 5000 dollars or 10,000 dollars, a lot of people don’t have that cash but what they can do is they can put maybe a few hundred dollars down and they can make monthly payments maybe 65 dollars a month or a hundred dollars a month or 300 dollars a month on a property so that they can own it. And people are just so happy and I was getting so much in the way of great feedback that I said man, I love this. What an awesome way to help people. And so we've done more and more and more of it and we now have something like 40 properties in our inventory. It’s frankly probably a little bit of addiction for me. It's as much a hobby as it is a business so I love talking about land, I love learning about land and what you’re gonna see as we go on later today one of my team members Christie, Christie Limon, she's from Houston originally and she is someone that has been wonderful as an addition to our team. She loves to surf and loves wildlife and we'll talk more about Christie when she’s on and she’s gonna be featuring one of our properties out in Arizona and talking through it. And we're gonna meet tomorrow, Mia, as part of the team. Mia is gonna talk about one of our Colorado properties and what's happening in Colorado. And perhaps in the future we'll meet my wife and my wife might talk about out Oregon properties she's from the northwest and loves the northwest so you're gonna have an opportunity to meet the whole team. Dave [interval]: have you ever dreamed of owning land? Have you wanted a place to escape, to unwind; to relax? Well, my friends, owning land can be more than just a financial investment. Land can become a place of bonding and relaxation for your entire family and that’s why Generation Family Properties and I want to be part of making your land dreams come true. Beginning November 1st all the way through the end of the year, text freeland, that’s f-r-e-e-l-a-n-d all one word, not two words, just one word freeland to 44222. Again, text freeland to 44222. Why? Because you will be entered into a drawing to win 5 acres of land in Colorado, that’s right, 5 acres of land in Colorado completely free, no strings attached, no hidden terms, just a simple gift from us to you. Text freeland, again f-r-e-e-l-a-n-d, all one word, to 44222, between now and December 31st and you will be entered in a drawing to win and you'll have other opportunities by doing a few more things to win as well and now back to the show. Dave: and then the other thing that I wanted to do today was to walk you through that, where do have properties, what does that look like? So, I’m gonna share my screen here. So, this is our website, Generation Family Properties. You can go to genfamproperties.com, you can check out all of our listings if you go and you do a search here. You could look to see down payments, states, whether it's available or sold, you can look at different sizes to create a filter to go and find our available properties. One of the properties that we have available right now we have three featured listings. These are some of our latest listings. This one right here is ten acres out in Park County. And what I love about this property is you can see it has gorgeous views, it has trees on it, you can see it has a little bit of a slope to the property and some areas you know are a little more flatter of course. But it’s amazing to look at. You can look on our website here, you can see a video that our photographer took. You can see the taxes, we got a google map link to the property. Let’s check that out. So, you can see it’s right here. The property boundaries is something like this. We have plat maps that we can show you. So, you get onto the property here off of Koweta trail. And if I zoom out I’ll show you kind of where this is located. So, you can see there’s Agate Mountain right here. We're surrounded by peaks and this is a bunch of mountains all around this property. So, 360 degrees worth of mountain views. There's Pikes Peak. A little further to the east there’s Colorado Springs. If we do a directions to Colorado Springs, let's see how far it is you’re. About two hours from Colorado Springs. The nearest city you can see there is Guffey over here, Hartsel. We've owned some properties over here in Hartsel, kind of over here in Hartsel. This one's a little further south. You can see that the national forest, Pike National Forest, is over here as it goes around you got the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range that goes here. Denver is a little further to the north up here in this particular corner. Fairplay is the county seat out of Park County. Park County looks something like this, if I was to draw a rough map. So, it’s a big chunk and you can see there is all this land here so there’s mountaining land in Park County. This one is particularly unique, you can see a lot of this county doesn’t have trees but this property does. So, it’s one of the few places where you actually do have trees on which I think makes it unique For this particular property, we are looking for, it’s one of our more expensive ones, about 30,000 dollars cash. Which if you’re a cash buyer we are willing to negotiate some. So, send us your best offer if you might wanna buy this property in cash. Alternatively, if you wanna do owner financing, we're looking for less than 10% down; just 2200 dollars to get started of which 249 dollars of document fee and then 2000 dollars of equity and then we're looking for about 500 bucks a month and these are minimums. If you can do more, you can actually save yourself some time and money. So, we'll talk about owner financing in another future episode of this live show. You can see here down at the bottom we always have some great property details like that’s a subdivision, what’s the size, what’s the pricing, what’s the parcel numbers? In this case, this is actually two separate parcel numbers. Also, we have the legal description we have the google map link down here, the latitude, longitude of each of the four corners. So, this is the northwest corner, the northeast corner, the southwest corner, the southeast corner of the property. We got the taxes, the zoning, which one of the cool things about Park County is you actually can build a tiny home so 200 square feet is the minimum. People often ask about the mobile tiny homes; those you can’t do here, you actually have to set a foundation for your tiny home but the good news is you can do it. So, definitely this is a great property to check out. Some other cool resources that we have is we have some blogs and so if you look at our blog tab here you'll see how to buy land seven essential tips. So, we have seven essential tips on how to buy land. We have one here that Christie published on fishing in Klamath County. We have another one that Christie wrote here in June on top three things to do in Park County. So, if you’re interested in Park County, definitely check out this blog post that Christie wrote. There is some really cool stuff in here. She highlights three of these places which I thought would be fun to take a look at. This is Kenosha Pass. If you ever have the chance to drive from Denver 285 you can see meets about right here by I-70 in Denver. This is a beautiful drive and 285 has this gorgeous pass as you come out into Jefferson so definitely make sure to check that out - Kenosha Pass. The national forest, Pike National Forest we talked about. Another really cool location that Christie highlighted on the blog is Montgomery Reserve, see this beautiful waterfall. You’re up in the mountains here; this is northwest of Fairplay. So, our property we were talking about is down south here, south of Hartsel. So, the reservoir’s there, national forest here, what we were just talking about, Kenosha Pass, is up here. So, all of those things are close. You can see there’s lots of lakes and fishing spots which we will feature in a future podcast and our live show. And so my friends, that wraps up the episode for right now. We are going to be talking more about the Arizona properties. I’ll introduce you to Christie just in a little bit, later today. So, thank you so much for tuning in. We appreciate you and we hope one day to tell your land story. Thanks so much, bye-bye. Dave [outro]: all right my friends. Well, that wraps up the episode for today. And just remember, it’s just for through the end of December. We would love to give you the opportunity to win 5 acres, 5 acres in Colorado, no strings attached. You can enter completely free as a gift from us to you. Make sure to text freeland, f-r-e-e-l-a-n-d to 44222. Again, text freeland, all one word, to 44222 and we will get y'all entered into the drawing to win 5 acres. All right my friends, we'll talk to you later. Have a good one, bye-bye.

Guests today are Tim (Retro Foam) and Chase (Johnson Construction)!Johnny gave a "door knocker" roofer his 1st insurance and he took off with the money, Troy has an internet business and is getting a "charge back" on equipment he sent and the person said he did not order it, Merril bought a 2001 Audi Quatro and has had to put $4000 into it and there is still issues, Alex has had his insurance for 45 years and now has a $60K claim but his condo is only insured for $47K, Damon is in Park County and they have revoked his building permit, Kevin was called in a Excel Energy scam where they said his electrical was going to be disconnected, this and much more.

In this podcast, Al Kurki, agriculture specialist at NCAT's Rocky Mountain West Regional Office in Butte, Montana, has a conversation with Rachel Jones, Executive Director of Farm to School of Park County. With a USDA Farm to School grant, Rachel turned one of the school's greenhouses into an aquaponics laboratory. Middle- and high-school students of Park County now raise trout and vegetables for food for their schools. In this episode, you'll hear about the challenges and triumphs using an aquaponics system in a school setting.For more information on this topic, you can contact Al Kurki directly at akurki@ncat.org.Related ATTRA Resources:Aquaponics - Multitrophic Systems for Sustainable Food ProductionPhotovoltaic Applications in Aquaculture: A PrimerOther Resources:Farm to School of Park CountyFarm to School of Park County, Facebook pagePlease call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 1-800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture.You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website.You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page.Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website.Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages!Southwest Regional Office: Website / FacebookWestern Regional Office: Website / FacebookRocky Mountain West Regional Office: FacebookGulf States Regional Office: Website / FacebookSoutheast Regional Office: Website / FacebookNortheast Regional Office: Website / Facebook

In this podcast, Al Kurki, agriculture specialist at NCAT's Rocky Mountain West Regional Office in Butte, Montana, has a conversation with Rachel Jones, Executive Director of Farm to School of Park County. With a USDA Farm to School grant, Rachel turned one of the school's greenhouses into an aquaponics laboratory. Middle- and high-school students of Park County now raise trout and vegetables for food for their schools. In this episode, you'll hear about the challenges and triumphs using an aquaponics system in a school setting.For more information on this topic, you can contact Al Kurki directly at akurki@ncat.org. Related ATTRA Resources: Aquaponics - Multitrophic Systems for Sustainable Food Production Photovoltaic Applications in Aquaculture: A Primer Other Resources: Farm to School of Park County Farm to School of Park County, Facebook page Please call ATTRA with any and all of your sustainable agriculture questions at 1-800-346-9140 or e-mail us at askanag@ncat.org. Our two dozen specialists can help you with a vast array of topics, everything from farm planning to pest management, from produce to livestock, and soils to aquaculture. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find our other extensive, and free, sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at NCAT/ATTRA's website. You also can stay in touch with NCAT at its Facebook page. Keep up with NCAT/ATTRA's SIFT farm at its website. Also check out NCAT's Regional Offices' websites and Facebook Pages! Southwest Regional Office: Website / Facebook Western Regional Office: Website / Facebook Rocky Mountain West Regional Office: Facebook Gulf States Regional Office: Website / Facebook Southeast Regional Office: Website / Facebook Northeast Regional Office: Website / Facebook

FOR EPISODE COMMENTS PLEASE VISIT: Friends of Minerals Forum Recorded live at the 2018 Fine Mineral Show: Denver, Gail and Jim sit down with Krystle Dorris-Dinkel, Rick Kennedy, Tom Praszkier, Jeff Swanger, Rod Tyson and James Zigras to get a snapshot of the perspectives of some of the biggest Professional Diggers out there in the field. These are the people who spend their lives running the mining operations that bring us all the great material that we all love. Most often, these people are passionate collectors too and, believe it or not, they are NICE people. Listen to the episode to get a better idea of some of the problems they face and just get to know them better. The next time you're at a show and you see one of these people, go up and introduce yourself to them and tell them that you heard them right here on Breakfast With Minerals. And remember, if you have an idea on a topic you'd like to hear addressed on future episodes of Breakfast With Minerals, drop us a line at: topics@breakfastwithminerals.com (mailto:topics@breakfastwithminerals.com) SHOW NOTES 7:58:04 - The Big Kahuna Pocket - Jeff Swanger The pocket that Jeff is referring to is the Big Kahuna Pocket - one of the biggest and most prolific pockets ever to be discovered at the OceanView Mine. This pocket was discovered in and ended up producing about 1 ton of gem material and specimens. The primary minerals found were Kunzite and Tourmaline. http://www.oceanviewmine.com/page8/page11/ 14:10:12 - Hallelujah Junction - Rick Kennedy One of the world's premiere spots for finding amethyst scepters is Hallelujah Junction on Peterson Mountain just on the border of California and Nevada. About 40 minutes from downtown Reno, Rick and his partners always have some great finds from this classic locale. https://www.mindat.org/loc-235512.htm 20:29:17 - The Prospectors television show - Jim Spann The Prospectors was a television show that aired on the Weather Channel from 2013 to 2016. The show followed different Colorado mining families around as they dug in the mountains in search of mineral treasures. The Dorris family - Joe (father), Tim (brother) and Krystle were one of the families the show highlighted. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3216258/ 22:08:11 - Avant Mining - James Zigras Avant Mining operates out of the Blue Springs area of Arkansas - less than 20 miles away from Hot Springs, AR. Since 2014, Avant Mining has produced some of the finest quartz specimens ever seen. http://avantmining.com/ 23:38:12 - The American Museum - James Zigras The Henry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals and the Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems at the American Museum in Manhattan are both undergoing major renovations and are scheduled to reopen in the Fall of 2019. Henry Frank Guggenheim Hall of Minerals https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/harry-frank-guggenheim-hall-of-minerals Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/morgan-memorial-hall-of-gems 25:10:19 - The Rogerley Mine - Tom Praszkier The Rogerley Mine in Northern England is one of the most famous Fluorite mines in Europe. Now operated by Crystal Classics out of the U.K. Crystal Classics President, Ian Bruce, was one of our guests in Breakfast With Minerals - Episode 2. https://www.mindat.org/loc-4995.html 32:56:04 - Hallelujah Junction - Rick Kennedy https://www.mindat.org/loc-235512.htm 33:18:15 - HJ Fee Dig - Rick Kennedy Rick Kennedy has set up a Pay-To-Dig site operation on his claim at Hallelujah Junction. If you'd like to visit it, contact Rick Kennedy directly at the following email address:riken@flash.net 33:33:21 - Jacksons Crossroads - Rick Kennedy The finest amethyst specimens to come out of the United States of America undoubtedly is from Jackson's Crossroads in Wilkes County, Georgia. https://www.mindat.org/loc-59885.html 35:24:19 - Topaz Mountain Gem Mine - Krystle Dorris-Dinkel In addition to owning and running the Smoky Hawk Claim that produces the world's most stunning Amazonite and Smoky Quartz specimens, the Dorris family also own the Topaz Mountain Gem Mine claim in Park County, Colorado. Collecting is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless you have permission from the Dorris family. If you'd like to visit, contact them through this link: http://pinnacle5minerals.com/GlacierPeakWeb/Visits/TopazVisits.htm https://www.mindat.org/loc-159278.html 37:49:20 - OceanView Pay-To-Dig site - Jeff Swanger In addition to operating the last producing gem mine in the Pala region of north San Diego County, California, Jeff Swanger also has a Fee Dig operation where you can make a reservation to visit and find your own gems. digforgems.com 41:14:07 - Hamilton Hill Mine - James Zigras Begun shortly after the end of the American Civil War, Hamilton Hill Mine is one of the oldest crystal mines in Arkansas. https://www.mindat.org/loc-11725.html 46:58:22 - UK Mining Ventures - Tom Praszkier Formerly owned and run by Cal Graeber and Jesse Fisher (of California), UK Mining Venture is now wholly owned by Ian and Diana Bruce of Crystal Classics in the UK. On FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ukminingventures/ 55:04:13 - Society Girl Mine in British Columbia, Canada for Pyromorphites - Rod Tyson https://www.mindat.org/loc-490.html 56:25:13 - Victoria Island - Hematite - Rod Tyson Classic locality for Hematite in Hadley Bay, Northwest Territory, Canada. https://www.mindat.org/loc-191847.html 58:24:17 - Baffin Island - Pyrite - Rod Tyson The Nanisivik Mine on Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada has produced some incredible pyrite specimens. https://www.mindat.org/loc-514.html 58:15:19 - Smithsoniana Museum - Rod Tyson America's National Museum in Washington D.C. Home of the Hope Diamond and an incredible collection of mineral specimens from around the world. Including, "The Candelabra" - one of the classic and best known specimens of bluecap tourmalines from the Queen Mine. https://www.si.edu/exhibitions/janet-annenberg-hooker-hall-geology-gems-and-minerals-event-exhib-31 58:18:12 - ROM Museum - Rod Tyson The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The largest museum in all of Canada and home of an exceptional collection of fine mineral specimens. https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/galleries/natural-history/teck-suite-galleries-earths-treasures 1:02:02:21 - Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada - Sperrylites - Jim Spann https://www.mindat.org/gallery.php?loc=571&min=3723 1:04:42:02 - The Miner’s Inn - Jeff Swanger In addition to running the OceanView Mine, the Pala Chief Mine AND his Pay-To-Dig site, Swanger also runs a B&B located onsite at the OceanView called the Miner's Inn. This is available for anyone wanting to spend an explore the area. https://digforgems.com/ If you're interested in Sponsoring future episodes of Breakfast With Minerals, please contact Bryan Swoboda at bryan@bluecapproductions.com (mailto:bryan@bluecapproductions.com) Special Guests: James Zigras, Jeff Swanger, Krystle Dorris-Dinkel, Rick Kennedy, Rod Tyson, and Tom Praszkier.

Montana’s first highways were built by men from the Montana State Prison, and much of their work was concentrated on one of the country’s first interstate highways, the Yellowstone Trail. Montana Department of Transportation historian Jon Axline tells the story of prison labor on the Yellowstone Trail in Park County, one of the last places where you can see the efforts of Montana’s first highwaymen

Grizzly Times speaks with Michelle Uberuaga, the Executive Director of the Park County Environmental Council in Livingston, Montana, which is a grassroots organization working to protect a landscape that is vital to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – and one that is threatened by two massive gold mines, rural sprawl, and lingering intolerance to grizzly bears and wolves.  Armed with a background as an attorney, a winning personality, and the ferocity of momma bear, Michelle is making headway, along with the members of PCEC… Michelle articulates why species like the grizzly bear need active local AND national constituents, explaining why she works at both scales.

From the Bataan Death March and D-Day to the liberation of Holocaust victims and the postwar occupation of Japan, the sons and daughters of Park County and Yellowstone National Park were witness to and participants in many of the crucial events of World War II. Independent historian Susan Kraft features stories and images highlighting their contributions to this global conflict.