Characters Count

“Little Bear Saloon’s renowned reputation is just as expansive as the rumors that former Evergreen resident, Willie Nelson, often seized Little Bear’s stage unexpectedly and unannounced. Also rumored is that Willie’s famed friends, Robert Redford, Rita Coolidge and then hubby Kris Kristofferson, often sighted jogging their way up and down Upper Bear Creek, might have walked through Little Bear’s swinging doors.”

There is no denying that the Little Bear has a history, and most of us have memories to share! Learn more about The Little Bear Saloon in part 1 of this Characters Count series by Margo Hamilton.

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“ …Kenny and I are devoted to preserving the historical integrity of the building as well as the bar.”

In the September edition of Characters Count, Margo Hamilton finishes the tale of The Little Bear. Be sure to check out Part 2!

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The Anderson family is a name that goes hand-in-hand with the legacy of Evergreen. In the October edition of Characters Count, Margo Hamilton writes about Pete Anderson and the Anderson clan. Be sure to check this one out to learn some fascinating history of the area.

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“Dan and Beth continue to love, preserve and care for their land and their herd of five horses and two miniature donkeys. Approaching nearly 100 years of Lincoln family living in homes on beloved land that remains much the same as when purchased. For generations, the Bellamys and Lincolns have proven this point, but above all, they cling to the adage that ‘the most important thing in the world is family and love.’”

Read more about Dan Lincoln in the December edition of Characters Count by Margo Hamilton.

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“He’s always in awe of nature and I’m in awe of how he captures that on canvas.”

Pem Dunn is featured in the January edition of Characters Count by Margo Hamilton. Learn more about Pem, his family and his passion at coloradoserenity.com/characters-count/cr...age-define-pem-dunn/ .

“It’s not often a daughter can pay tribute to the character of her father.”

Margo Hamilton pays a touching tribute to her father in the February edition of Characters Count. Be sure to check it out!

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“Ninety ­three years young, Marcia Walsh has climbed Kilimanjaro twice, the Dolomites in England, Cinque Terra in Italy, a volcano in Tanzania, and the Inca Trail in Peru. She’s also twice biked Ride the Rockies, one of the longest running bike tours in the country that spans 308 miles and 27,000 feet of elevation.”

Learn more about Marcia Walsh in the March edition of Characters Count by Margo Hamilton.

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“Privileged to have met horse lovers who go back generations, or horse loving people relatively new to our mountain communities, I’m constantly reminded that horse memories are not about the past. Being in the company of horses remains one of the best ways to make yourself happy in the present, and horse loving people who share differing opinions, seemingly unite in knowing that being in the company of horses is magical.”

Margo Hamilton introduces us to a few legendary horse loving people in our community. You can read the article on our website at coloradoserenity.com/characters-count/ho...lasting-friendships/

“From their perspective, Evergreen gifted Jody and Jeff with an ideal childhood, the pleasure of indulging in simple fun, forging forever friendships, and embracing the history and legacy of our beloved downtown.”

Jody and Jeff Kleist grew up in Evergreen and share their stories of downtown Evergreen in the May edition of Characters Count by Margo Hamilton.

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“Darst Buchanan’s Show Barn, located at 27965 Meadow Drive, has endured its charm since the day it was built in the 1940s to present day.”

Learn more about the history in the June edition of Characters Count by Margo Hamilton.

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