DID YOU KNOW
In 1935, Louis Ballast was awarded the patent for the cheeseburger that he served at his Humpty Dumpty drive-in restaurant in Denver. Although the drive-in is no longer there, a small commemoration of the “invention” is at a former location at 2776 Speer Blvd., in the parking lot of Key Bank.
The ice-cream soda, shredded wheat and the Denver omelet are also thought to have been invented in Denver.
Source: Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau
REGIONAL NOTES
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Forest Service plans debris burn
Smoke from planned burning of large piles of tree limbs and other woody debris may be seen in the south metro area as the U.S. Forest Service clears areas of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests about 12 miles southwest of Sedalia.
Agency officials said the burning could begin this week and may take several weeks. Fire managers will monitor the burned piles until they are consumed. Burning will be done as weather and clean-air regulations permit.
CASTLE ROCK
Event seeks electronics to recycle
Working and nonworking appliances will get a second life through the town’s recycling event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the Town Hall parking lot at 100 North Wilcox St.
Executive Recycling will accept a variety of electronic equipment, including computers, keyboards, monitors and radios. Televisions, appliances and hazardous chemicals cannot be accepted.
The event is limited to residential and commercial customers in Douglas County. For more information call Executive Recycling at 303-781-4431.
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