I guess some more of the neighbors aren't very happy, since given notice to move and no trash service for a week.
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Last Monday, the residents on the Arapaho Clusters on Merritt Dr.and Eisenhower, were given notice the all residents of the 20 units needs to vacate by June 30.,
The trash dumpsters were taken away, and Brady, provide trash facilities to the current residents. There is a dump truck on one end of the complex that people can put their trash by, and finally a couple receptacles, but definitely not enough for 20 units, only a few who talked to the construction crew knew about the dump truck, mostly it was closed so people had to put their trash on the side anyway.... with many raccoon in the neighborhood, this is very inviting.
Where is the dumpster and why the hold up from the company he chose?
When I call to talk to the new owner, he started by interrupting me, trying to speak over me, and then actually hung up on me. He is in the wrong and starts to yelled at me, and hung up!
This was fully unprofessional, and not a way to treat human beings.
Want to cal and complain, 303-668-2222.
A true un-intentional community, that just came together. A place where Boulder children could raise their Boulder children. That’s what the “Arapahoe Clusters”,on the corner of Merritt Drive and Eisenhower, is to about 60 people.
We have all been blessed to be able to live in a wonderful family-owned complex, built by Jack Lippoldt in the ‘70s, and later managed by his children. Jack passed a few years ago, and his children are ready to retire themselves, they have all been wonderful support for all of the many families that have rented from them.
The Lippoldts sold the property and the deal closed on the 15th to a man named Brady, now Merritt Townhomes, LLC. A developer who found way to turn get rid of the community and turn a larger a profit as... that is the new Boulder.
May 18th - Notice given to ALL residents to be out June 30th. Immediately our trash dumpsters taken on Monday, still not here Friday. What a slap in the face.
Several residents like myself have been here for 20 years, many here for 5-10 years. Only a couple of units ever turned over. Most residents on month to months for many, many years. Yes, they may give the option of renting our units again, but more than double our current rates! Californication, San Francisco moved to the Rockies……progress?
Our lives have been turned upside-down for better or worse. We all have to move, and most can’t stay in Boulder. If they choose to keep their jobs in Boulder they will have to commute, further contributing to the commuter congestions - yeah, progress in Boulder. Some had plans for the rest of the year here at least… now those plans have to change. The children will most likely have to change schools, unless they are able to open enroll.
Our children born and raised in Boulder having to leave their community and their support system. I’ve lived here for 20 years, probably time for me to move on anyway, but my childhood friend, her three daughters, their partners, their children, their step-sister and her family, and their cousin, and a few of their friends…. It isn’t just a bunch of random people, (we occupy 8 units) and somewhat like that on the other end of the complex, all long-term residents.
We are the base of the Boulder Community, teachers, childcare workers, trash collectors, college students, construction workers, single parents, families, friends, webmasters, house cleaners, pychologists, and more… all a working part of the Boulder community….vanishing.
Here’s what describes our Village: Family, friends, sharing meals, many birthday parties old and young, shared holiday meals, many stoves to cook in, room for more people in the in the courtyards when the weather is good. Births, deaths, graduations. Caring for the pets, and children. People you can trust. Community gardening, help with moving things, help with childcare, help with vehicles and rides, borrow condiments, sugar, milk. Coffee in the morning with whoever is outside. Morning chats, evening chats, bouncy castle birthday parties, BBQs in the court yard. Shovel sidewalks, pick up trash, pull weeds.. keep the place looking pretty nice.. Vanishing from this neighborhood.
Now to be fenced off, so that those who can afford it can close themselves in behind their new gates.
Longmont Theatre is trying to Illuminate the Marquee. We are so close to having raised the funds needed to get the Marquee repaired. Come check it out June 5, 6 at 7:30 pm or June 7 at 2 pm. A Broadway review of music from past LTC shows. We are excited to get the 'gem' of downtown relit. August will be the lighting of the building.
I love spring! Don’t you! I love to watch the early spring flowers pop out of the ground and see the flowering trees burst forth with their blooms. I’m in awe of the great variety of colors and flowers we see. After staring at the dark clouds and snow of winter, I usually feel they are long overdue.
In working with sexually exploited kids, you hear so many horror stories and they are so easy to focus on. We can look at all the darkness around us and get discouraged. Yet, this is when we need to look at the light that we know is just around the corner and see the happy faces of the kids that we have helped.
I have a quote I look at often and it says “The direction of your gaze determines the quality of you days.” To me, this indicates that I can determine where I place my gaze. What do I focus my attention on? What do I listen to? What do I fill my heart with? We have so many choices each day in these areas. This is the focus that moves me and Blossom Care Network onward to find the solutions we believe will make a difference, even if it is only one person. Maybe that person will be the U.S. President someday (although I don’t know if I would wish that on anyone).
We hope you direct your gaze toward these children and become committed to their restoration. You are their hope for the future. Thanks to those who have thrilled us by giving your time and money! To donate visit our website at
To donate or volunteer please visit our website at blossomcarenetwork.org.
Rosanne Sharratt
Founder
Blossom Care Network
1600 Downing St., Suite 240
Denver CO 80218
This year has been a celebration for the Handweavers Guild of Boulder, which has been in existence for 50 years and is now an organization of several hundred members who participate in all fiber arts: handweaving, handspinning, dyeing, quilting, felting, knitting, tatting, crocheting, and many more. The public is invited to see their final event of this anniversary year: a FREE and open to the public exhibit of their work, with display by Anne and Jim Sneary, in the Gallery of Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins, a weaving and fiber arts shop in the Table Mesa Shopping Center, 635 South Broadway #E, Boulder. Hours open: Monday 12-6, Tuesday - Saturday 10-6; closed Sunday. The show runs through May 22. For more information, please call 303-494-1071 or visit www.shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com or http://www.handweaversofboulder.org.
University of Colorado at Boulder’s choral department consists of some of the most talented singers and conductors dedicated to performing beautifully composed music - and that’s just what they did Tuesday, April 28th. Macky Auditorium was filled with radiant voices that evening, including one special singer, 21 year old Hikari Kumagai. As an exchange student from Tokyo, Japan, Kumagai traveled the 5,557 miles from her college in Akita all the way to Boulder, Colorado for CU’s outstanding College of Music. Kumagai, an accomplished 1st alto majoring in women’s studies, “first got into children’s choir when I was in second grade...I’ve been singing since that time.” Kumagai’s childrens choir was known for their appearances on educational TV shows in Japan. Kumagai went on to accomplish possibly one of her greatest achievements thus far, “singing in an opera in fifth grade.” As a fellow CU Boulder student, I asked Kumagai what drew her to Colorado’s mountainous region, and more importantly, the University Choir. She replied, “I actually chose to come to CU because it has a music department… my home university is pretty small, and very new, so it didn’t have any choirs. I wanted to be able to sing with a high level and big choir.” Although CU may not have the top music school in the country, I knew our campus had something unique other universities and choirs didn’t have. I asked Kumagai what she thought made our University and our choirs better than others, and she couldn’t have said it better - “I think the environment is pretty good. Its different if I’m singing in very urban areas… But here we are surrounded by nature, and we have the beautiful mountains.” We are so fortunate to constantly be inspired by the scenery here, as well as by the beautiful people in Boulder. Unfortunately, according to Kumagai, CU’s choir, “Needs more diversity. The music department has very few people of color.” This is a well-known matter at CU Boulder, who has an overwhelmingly caucasian student body population. Nonetheless, Kumagai mentioned she would like to continue to sing in choirs even after she leaves Colorado.
Jason St. Claire, Assistant Conductor and doctoral student of Choral Conducting, has a different perspective on what improvements need to be made in the College of Music - or lack thereof. “Honestly, I am so thrilled at all of the extraordinary opportunities offered by the College of Music. I am challenged as a student and human being. Not only have I grown academically, but personally… For me, there really is nothing else I could want at this time in my career at CU.” St. Claire, Phoenix-raised and Arizona State graduate, got his Bachelor’s of Music Education in 2007 and has a passion for choir. He first got involved in choir in elementary school, and said, “I didn’t actually sign up for choir in middle school, but the choir teacher heard my voice one day and started pulling me out of classes to sing in the choir. I was hooked on choir from then on!” Jason St. Claire was originally inspired to move to Colorado by his mentor and friend Dr. Gregory Gentry, CU’s Director of Choral Studies and Associate Professor of Choral Studies. Although I was unable to get an interview with Dr. Gentry myself, I feel privileged I got the chance to interview his respected colleague. The University of Colorado at Boulder’s choral department is made up of five main choirs, as well as jazz, barbershop, and madrigal ensembles. St. Claire feels heartfelt that CU’s choral department is special in that, “There are opportunities for students to be involved in choral music at CU, even if they are not a music major. In fact, the vast majority of students in the Collegiate Chorale, Women’s Chorus and Men’s Chorus are non-music majors. We also added a community choir this semester for alumni and other non CU folk to sing in if they are looking for a community ensemble. This really does make CU a unique place for choral music.” There is no doubt that the choral department doesn’t live up to its distinguished reputation. Despite the fact the department has student representatives recruiting in the UMC each semester, many students are still unaware of our fantastic choral program. When I asked St. Claire if there was a certain type of person the department is looking to recruit, his answer perfectly expressed the sole reason why we participate in all things music - not just choir. “The beauty of choral music is it’s about people and community. We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special that is bigger than any one of us. Anyone who wants to share in the human experience is welcome!”
CU Boulder’s extraordinary choirs are looking for singers of all ages, and all members of the community, not just students! For thousands of years, choral music has been a highly respected art form and creative outlet, and remains so today. With the amazing faculty and alumni supporting our College of Music, our choral department will continue to thrive for many years to come!
