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Colorado friends!

Xcel energy may be cutting off power Saturday April 6th during the high winds to prevent wildfires! Boulder, Jefferson, and Gilpin counties are the ones that will be affected.

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Stay safe! 🔥👀

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Put yourself in places where you are listening to stories.

The Sandy Spring Slave Museum stands out for its commitment to local heritage. Founded by Doctor Winston Anderson in 1988, the museum enriches educators, students, and families through education, immersion, and introspection. 

In the 18th century, Quakers founded Sandy Spring, naming the town after a spring with sandy soil. According to the Sandy Spring historical marker, the Quakers called the spring, now located in Northwest Branch Valley Park, “Snowden’s Manor” and “Harewood.”

Through online archives, information about Sandy Spring is made available to the public. These archives detail descriptions of the economy, property, and residences in Sandy Spring. The buildings include a two-story “Roadside” with wooden shingles, gabled roofs and brick chimneys, Victorian-styled jigsawn porches, post offices, and blacksmith shops.

The historical documents provide information about notable people: Benjamin Rush Roberts, who founded the Sherwood Spring Mill in 1854, William Henry Farquhar, who administered the county’s school system in 1864, and Lucy Gilpin, who owned and ran the Sandy Spring Store in 1903. 

However, the crucial history of African Americans in Sandy Spring is underreported. Home to Montgomery County’s oldest free black community, many enslaved people who settled with the Quakers stayed in Sandy Spring, creating their own families and traditions over the centuries. The lack of historical records challenges Black families from discovering truths about their past generation.

“Montgomery County has such rich Black history that you don’t have to go outside of your communities,” Sandy Spring Slave Museum Co-Director, Doctor Troy Boddy, said. “Unfortunately, much of that history gets lost over the years. Our role is to not only tell about the contributions of Black people throughout history but locally.”

Educating families on discovering their personal lineage, one of the museum’s most unique programs is conducting genealogy research. Genealogist, Natalie Thomas, studies local African American history. Thomas allows visitors to trace their past through a geographical and biological lens when requesting a session online. 

An additional core aspect of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum is its preservation work on collecting oral history from African American families in Montgomery County. Using an archival database, PastPerfect, the Sandy Spring Slave Museum works with American University and anthropologist professor, Doctor Rachel Watkins, to record historical stories for the greater community.

“We used the collection to teach history at the museum, school trips with children and teachers, and even school leadership like Superintendent executive staff,” Sandy Spring Slave Museum Co-Director, Sandi Williams, said. 

Along with historical research, the museum staff works to develop educational material for schools and the public. Their lesson plans, interactive panels and books explore the African diaspora through the Middle Passage, the Abolitionist movement and the Civil Rights movement. These resources navigate the collective resilience, opportunity and culture of African American communities in the United States, a resilience reflected by the museum’s own board.

“Our board members are 90% volunteers or current educators. We have that piece which makes it very instrumental in helping us to promote our mission to bridge the information gap,” museum manager Deborah Buchanan said.

Buchanan has been a lifelong resident of Sandy Spring, along with Boddy and Williams. 

Photo Courtesy of LA Times

Outside of the enriching learning journey, the heritage trail is an accessible and valuable component of the museum. Open 24 hours a day, visitors can explore 18 outside panels that highlight families, buildings, and structures in a natural setting. As an example for cultural and environmental preservation, heritage trails cultivate new perspectives in understanding how people survived, built and transformed the natural resources into landmarks, monuments and icons in a specific area.  

Museums and organizations like the Sandy Spring Slave Museum are integral in gaining personal insight into the shared narratives, culture and values of African Americans.

“I grew up in a family where we talked about our history,” Boddy said, adding on “There’s still a lot that was untold…knowing history allows you to have a shield to protect yourself from misinformation and helps you navigate what’s going on in our world today.”

Nationwide, millions are still searching to restore missing pieces of their family history. The erasure of Black studies, the neglect of Black cemeteries and other acts of structural racism shed light on the urgency for communities to come together, reclaim and showcase their lost voices. Amplifying Black stories through the Sandy Spring Slave Museum allows thousands of visitors to find meaning in educating themselves on African American history—from the brutal to the beautiful.

“The museum becomes an eye-opening experience and a catapult for people to share this information with others and bring more people into the museum,” Buchanan said.

Not only is the struggle to preserve African American history a priority for educators, journalists and advocates, but the Sandy Spring Slave Museum staff recognizes the combined weight of marginalized communities. When these communities uplift and support each other, they can foster stronger relationships and build resonance in a history of oppression and silence.

“Our stories intermingle with Asian Americans and Latino Americans, overlapping with Native Americans—and so this is our story that we just often aren’t given,” Boddy said.

Ultimately, when students and teenagers approach history, learning with open-mindedness creates a world of new ideas, observations and questions.

“Ask why—so you can dig below the surface of just what you see, but why is it that way; why did people do the things they did; what are the different ways in which folks have different perspectives,” Boddy said. “Make connections between things. Put yourself in places where you are listening to stories.”

On the topic of furthering the knowledge students pursue, Buchanan believes: “It is never too late to give up your prejudice. You need to educate yourself so that you can elevate your thought processes and your mind—thereby liberating your mind, body and your soul.”

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Your guide to a disaster-prone election year - Notice Global Online - #GLOBAL https://www.merchant-business.com/your-guide-to-a-disaster-prone-election-year/?feed_id=172717&_unique_id=66c569c9ec668 Hello and welcome to week three of State of Emergency, a limited-run newsletter about how disasters are reshaping our politics. I’m Jake Bittle.Hurricane Michael tore across the Florida Panhandle as a Category 5 storm less than four weeks before the pivotal 2018 midterm elections, killing dozens of people and destroying more than 1,000 structures. In the weeks that followed the storm, then-governor Rick Scott issued an executive order that loosened restrictions around mail-in balloting and allowed local governments to open fewer Election Day polling places.“We do not find evidence that the amount of rainfall from the hurricane drove turnout declines. We do find that polling place closures and increased travel distances meaningfully depressed turnout.”— Kevin Morris and Peter Miller, authors of “Authority after the Tempest: Hurricane Michael and the 2018 Elections”A few years later, an academic study of voting in the aftermath of Michael came to a disturbing conclusion. “We do not find evidence that the amount of rainfall from the hurricane drove turnout declines” in the election, the authors wrote, but “we do find that polling place closures and increased travel distances meaningfully depressed turnout.” With each additional mile that voters had to drive, turnout rates decreased by as much as 1.1 percent. The election saw a larger share of voters in hurricane-affected counties cast their ballots by mail, but those who didn’t have time to request those ballots or vote early ended up with too few options come Election Day.Two men stand on the side of a road that was destroyed during Hurricane Michael near Eastpoint, Florida on October 12, 2018Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty ImagesThe aftermath of a disaster can be terrifying and traumatic, and many victims struggle to secure basic necessities such as food and shelter, or to fill out paperwork for disaster aid and insurance. Finding accurate information about where and how to vote is even harder — so hard, in fact, that many people who have experienced disasters don’t bother to vote at all.The U.S. is in the midst of a historically busy hurricane season, and wildfires are breaking out across the drying West, which means there’s a high chance that many communities will see climate disasters disrupt the ordinary voting process during this year’s election. These communities may also see confusion and misinformation about which elected representatives and branches of government are in charge of which aspects of disaster response, which can make it harder to hold public officials accountable for the recovery process.As part of our State of Emergency series, Grist, with the help of our senior manager of community engagement, Lyndsey Gilpin, is publishing two guides that will help vulnerable communities prepare for and navigate the disasters that are becoming more common. These guides are free to republish, share, and distribute.The first guide outlines the process of disaster recovery, explaining what levels of government take charge of evacuation, aid, and rebuilding. We explain who has the power to issue emergency declarations, who handles first-responder duties during floods and fires, and who is in charge of distributing financial assistance to families and public agencies such as school boards.The second covers how disasters can disrupt the voting process. Depending on where you live and what climate risks your community faces, one or more of the usual voting methods — mail-in voting, early voting, and Election Day voting — may be difficult or impossible. This guide covers everything from the rules and deadlines for ordering an absentee ballot in disaster-prone states to outlining what your options are if you lose access to your ID or permanent residence in the weeks before an election.

Disasters are unpredictable, but staying prepared and informed can help you and your neighbors minimize the disruptions caused by extreme weather. We at Grist hope these guides help you do that, and we encourage you to read and share them widely.Red disaster, blue disasterIt’s a truism among emergency managers and disaster experts that no region or area is safe from disasters, but the places in the United States that have been hit hardest over the past decade are disproportionately Republican. New data from the climate resilience think tank Rebuild by Design shows that 70 percent of the congressional districts that have seen 10 or more major disasters since 2011 are under Republican control. This trend is driven largely by districts in Appalachia and the Gulf Coast.What we’re readingYou mean it doesn’t pop balloons?: The landmark Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was one of the single most ambitious climate laws ever passed in any country, but as my colleague Kate Yoder reports, most voters have no idea that the law has anything to do with climate change, in part because of its quite misleading name.Read moreTake a look down-ballot: The reshaped presidential election continues to dominate the news cycle, but a number of down-ballot races could be just as consequential for the climate, reports the New York Times in its Climate Forward newsletter. These include a pair of public-service commission elections in Arizona and Montana that could see utility regulators shift to focus on building out more renewable energy.Read moreHouston to vote on flood control spending: Voters in Harris County, Texas, will have their say on a property tax increase that would give $100 million to the county’s flood control district, allowing the agency to spend more money on retention ponds, flood channels, and home buyouts in the famously storm-prone city.Read morePost-Debby anger in Florida: Residents of Sarasota, Florida, are irate after new development in their area caused worsened flooding during Hurricane Debby earlier this month. They’re looking for answers from two candidates vying for an open seat on the county commission.Read moreMaybe bring a pencil?: Michigan officials blamed stormy weather for low turnout in the state’s recent primary elections. That’s not only because storms knocked out the power grid in some towns, but also because humid weather caused ballot paper to swell, making it hard for tabulators to read ballots marked with ballpoint pens.Read more“Hello and welcome to week three of State of Emergency, a limited-run newsletter about how disasters are reshaping our politics. I’m Jake Bittle. Hurricane Michael tore across the Florida Panhandle…”Source Link: https://grist.org/state-of-emergency/your-guide-to-a-disaster-prone-election-year/ http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/g81ae382298d959b14653a6d804d0737b7085d7f6aad8713c477f5325ea00565a25c9fb4d678309656776b228e03a3aeb40d.jpeg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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Black Hawk Vacation Chalet Rentals By Owner

Description - This Gilpin County Chalet is located on approximately two pine-wooded acres. It features two expansive decks with pleasant views of the surrounding mountains. The outdoor spaces are perfect for entertaining, outdoor meals or relaxing in the warm Colorado sun.

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[ad_1] An investigation has been launched after a number of dogs were found abandoned at a canine boarding facility east of Denver, Colorado.Officers from the Gilpin County Sheriff's Office arrived at the Just Like Home Dog Boarding facility last Sunday to find 13 abandoned dogs on the property without access to water or food, 9News reported.There were six dogs outside, and seven dogs inside, all in kennels, Cherokee Blake from the sheriff's department, told the news outlet. A stock photo shows a dog looking through bars of a cage. A total of 13 dogs were found abandoned at a canine boarding facility in Colorado. fotocelia/Getty Officers were also concerned at the state of the backyard, which held several safety hazards, the news outlet reported."Looking in the yard, there was some things that was a safety concern for the puppies you know, nails laying in the yard, sharp objects that could have potentially hurt the puppies," Blake said.Some of the dogs' owners had left them at the boarding facility while going out of town and officers were able to contact some of the owners to reunite them.Bre and Corey Tonjes were one couple that had left their dogs with the boarding facility, 9News reported.The couple usually leave the dogs with family, however, when that fell through, they looked for other options."I decided to go online on one of my breaks at my job and found the place on Craigslist. Normally, I wouldn't do anything from Craigslist, but we saw he had a website, there's really good reviews on the website."I text him right away and he said he could help us out," Corey told 9News. "We dropped them off on Thursday and we got called on Sunday. So they were there for a good three days."The owners came to pick up their dogs—an Alaskan malamute named Odin, and a corgi called Pixie— from the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, after officers transported them there.The Tonjes' were upset that there dogs had been subjected to such conditions, but voiced relief that they were not harmed."She did explain once I'd talked to her a second time that they were both kept in a plastic crate together. And I know plastic crates, they only come so big, even XL ones are pretty small for this big guy," Bre told 9News."She even said at the animal shelter when we'd picked them up that it was small enough that Odin couldn't turn around and that Pixie was shoved in behind him."Corey told the news outlet that the dogs were like their kids and they had owned them for a long time."I would never have my children treated like that and I definitely would not want that for my animals. It was aggravating," he said.Officers have launched an investigation into the incident and are currently trying to talk to the boarding facility's owner."It's under investigation and there are pending charges based on what we uncover," Blake told 9News.Do you have an animal or nature story to share with Newsweek? Do you have a question about dogs? Let us know via nature@newsweek.com. [ad_2]

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Black Hawk Colorado Casino Heist: Uncovering Covert Agency Tackling Casino Robberies

Black Hawk, Colorado, was shaken by a brazen casino theft, baffling authorities. It became apparent as the inquiry progressed that this was no ordinary robbery. The thieves were crafty, well-organized, and had insider knowledge of the casino's security procedures. The stakes were high, and the pressure was on for law enforcement to solve the case, which included millions of cash. In this account of avarice and duplicity, we follow the investigation into the Black Hawk, Colorado, casino heist with twists and turns.

Black Hawk Colorado Casino Heist

An obscure state law enforcement division is currently investigating its most significant case. This month, a cashier at the Monarch Casino in Black Hawk was arrested for stealing half a million dollars in cash. This is the highest theft from a casino in Colorado since gambling became legal in 1991. Colorado's Division of Gaming has sixty sworn agents conducting the inquiry. "While on duty, they have full authority as peace officers," Ron Kammerzell, the division's former head, said. "Part of their job is to patrol the casinos looking for criminal and regulatory violations." Moreover, 9NEWS Denver tweeted on Twitter about the heist at the Black Hawk Colorado Casino. $500k casino heist in Black Hawk is largest in Colorado history https://t.co/iaRuptw8AN — 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) March 28, 2023 Yet, the $500,000 Monarch theft is the most significant case ever encountered by agents from the Division of Gaming. A security officer at the JP McGills casino in Cripple Creek is suspected of taking $300,000 in 2003, according to a representative for the police. In 2019, a theft of $28,000 was the third-largest in the history of Black Hawk's illustrious Bonanza Casino. Three robbers in 1993 stole eight grand from the Gold Rush Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado. According to Kammerzell, casino police often deal with customer complaints, check for underage gamblers, and enforce state gaming laws.

"If a patron has a dispute on a payout at a blackjack table or a dispute on a slot machine, they would come in and investigate it and decide the proper disposition," he said. Black Hawk Police Department Commander Greg Cooper stated that the Division of Gaming typically investigates offenses where the casino is the victim. He assured us that Black Hawk PD would follow up on any reports of wallet thefts at the slot machines. The Division of Gaming will deal with the situation if they leave credits on the slot machine and someone else tries to withdraw the money. You can also review additional articles we have written that cover various subjects. - Coroner Reveals Identities of Riverside County Helicopter Crash Victims - Burger King Restaurants Closing: Michigan's Fast Food Fallout One Division of Gaming's officers prepared the arrest affidavit for the cashier accused of stealing $500,000 from the Monarch Casino. According to the affidavit, Sabrina Eddy stole ten bricks of currency from the casino's vault on March 12 and fled the scene in a gold minivan. According to the affidavit, she stated a guy who identified himself as a casino executive urged her to take the money or the casino "would be in breach of contract." Later that morning, she claims, she saw a man she thought was an attorney in the hospital parking lot and gave him the money. In the Gilpin County Jail, Eddy is serving time for theft. She is still unattached. If you are interested in reading articles similar to the one you are currently reading, you can do so by going to TheActiveNews.com. Read the full article

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Fox on the rock......s. Rhis little fox is a frequent visitor to our place near Rollinsville. CO.

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Yankee Doodle Lake on Rollins Pass East and crushed granite tailings from a failed tunnel bore. They are evidence of the Denver, Utah and Pacific Railroad's attempt to find a way over the 23 mile stretch on the Continental Divide in 1881. The pass elevation reaches 11,676 feet. Much of the railroad follows a trail of ancient tribesmen, then a wagon road, and finally a railroad over the top, until the famous Moffat Tunnel was completed through the mountains in 1928.

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Clara Brown (c. 1800 –October, 1885) was a kind-hearted, generous woman whose determination led her on a life-long quest to be reunited with her daughter. Born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia in 1803, her earliest memory was of being sold on the auction block. She grew up in Logan County, Kentucky, married at age 18, and had four children. At age 36 her master, Ambrose Smith, d.ied and her family was sold off to settle his estate. Despite her continued enslavement, Clara Brown vowed to search for her ten-year-old daughter, Eliza Jane. For twenty years Clara worked for George Brown raising her new master’s children instead of her own.

In 1856 she was freed upon Master Brown’s d.eath allowing her, at age 53, to set out to find her daughter. Three years of searching in Kentucky, Missouri, and Kansas proved fruitless. Clara thought that perhaps Eliza Jane had joined the multitude of people that had gone to Pikes Peak hoping to find gold. Thus Clara’s search took her 700 miles west to the Colorado Territory gold fields. She had secured a job as a cook on a wagon train in exchange for the free transportation of her laundry pots. Her wagon train arrived in Cherry Creek, which was comprised of the rival twin cities of Denver and Auraria. There she set up a laundry business to serve the miners. After six months Clara left Denver and set up business in Mountain City (later Central City). Brown invested her earnings in real estate and acquired a small fortune. She became known in the community as “Aunt Clara” as she provided food, shelter, and nursing care to the townspeople.

When the Civil http://W.ar ended in 1865 Clara Brown returned east, first to Logan County, Kentucky and then, Sumner County, Tennessee in search of her daughter Eliza Jane. Brown offered her $10,000 in savings and earnings as a reward for news of her daughter. When her search proved unsuccessful Brown returned to Gilpin County, Colorado, bringing with her impoverished freed people she had befriended. In 1879, at the age of 76, Brown traveled to Kansas as an official representative of Colorado’s Governor Frederick Walker Pitkin who had offered to assist thousands of destitute “Exodusters” to relocate in Colorado. Clara Brown’s continual search for her daughter, her support for local churches and charities, and her financial assistance to young women who were educated at Oberlin College in Ohio eliminated most of her wealth.

In February 1882, however, when Brown was almost 80 years old, she received news that her daughter, Eliza Jane had been located in Iowa. In 1884 79-year-old Brown traveled to Iowa to reunite with her 56-year-old daughter. The same year Brown became the first woman member of the Colorado Pioneer Association which also provided a stipend for her lifetime of good works. Clara Brown died in Denver, Colorado in 1885. Slightly over a century later Brown was inducted into the Colorado Woman’s Hall of Fame in 1989.

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Silver Standard, Volume XIII, Number 6, December 24, 1898

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Reflections Of Gold

Golden Aspen trees reflect in a lake in rural Gilpin County, Colorado outside of Central City at the peak of Autumn

John De Bord Photography