Q&A
“Checkmate,” a sculpture of a cowboy training a young horse, was dedicated Saturday at the city of Golden’s northern gateway on Colorado 93 north of Pine Ridge Road. Golden spokeswoman Sabrina D’Agosta said the bronze is the latest in the city’s 6-year-old public art program.
Q: Who was involved in acquiring the sculpture?
A: The Golden Public Art Partnership and the Golden Rotary Club purchased and delivered “Checkmate” after Rotarian Bob Short discovered it in the lobby of the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Houston while on a business trip. The artwork was being sold as the hotel changed hands.
Q: What happened to “Checkmate” after it arrived in Golden?
A: Unfortunately, there wasn’t an appropriate location for the impressive 10-foot-high work of art and so it was stored on its side in the gravel yards of the city’s shops facility for the past several years while a suitable site was found.
Q: Who created the bronze?
A: World-renowned sculptor Herb Mignery. He was born and raised on a family cattle ranch in Bartlett, Neb. His works portray the spirit of the hard-working people of the West. He has received numerous awards and his work is in mu seums throughout the country.
Q: What other sculptures has Mignery done?
A: He has done pieces for the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, the Gateway project in St. Louis, the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail and the National Western Stock Show’s 100th anniversary. Another cast of Mignery’s “Checkmate” was recently installed at the northwest end of the 16th Street Mall in Denver.
– Ann Schrader, Denver Post staff writer
REGIONAL NOTES
AURORA
“Angels” to gift 300 children
The Northern Aurora Business Association is hosting its annual Aurora Angels Party for 300 underprivileged children Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. People are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys, but no clothes.
Stuffed animals are needed, as well as small items to put in stockings. Travel-size personal hygiene items are also good.
They can be dropped off at 9726 E. Colfax Ave., 80010, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Money can also be dropped off or mailed. For more information, call 303-361-6169.
THORNTON
Trade food for library fines
The Rangeview Library District is once again offering “food for fines” at all of its branches.
Patrons are encouraged to bring in nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines throughout December. Each item forgives $1 in fines.
Food items can be dropped off at Thornton Branch Library, 8992 Washington St.; Northglenn Branch Library, 10530 Huron St. ; Commerce City Branch Library, 7185 Monaco St.; Perl Mack Branch Library, 7611 Hilltop Circle; Bennett Branch Library, 496 W. Seventh Avenue and Brighton Branch Library, 575 S. 8th Avenue.
