Yes, Believe It or Not, October is Here

What we’ve all been waiting for, it’s finally here! Time to pull out your pumpkin carving kits, grab your list of costume ideas, Halloween is almost here. While October is primarily known for being “spooky,” around here, it’s also known for the first chills the month brings. Oftentimes, October is when we feel our first “cold” day of the season, sometimes the first frost, sometimes even the first snow! While that sounds all good and fun, we must make sure we’re prepared for those “I can see my breath” days. Happy October!

Halloween first came to America back in the 1840s, though it has been celebrated in other countries for over 2,000 years. Thought to derive from the celebrations traditionally held after a successful harvest season.

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Three Great “Haunted” Locations to Visit in Colorado

Colorado has always had a history deep with stories of ghosts and haunted areas. While some of these are very well known and often seen as tourist attractions, others have deeper connections to the word “haunted” than we may realize. Whether or not you believe in spirits is one thing, though going to these locations for a good scare is always a fun time.

Riverdale Road, Thornton

An 11-mile stretch of highway from Thornton to Brighton, Riverdale Road is said to be the most haunted road in Colorado. While there is little proof, many residents and visitors claim to feel a sense of dread in certain areas on the route. While the road offers a beautiful drive, it’s said to be the home to various spirits who got trapped here, one way or another. Probably the most infamous is the story of a man who built a mansion for his family, went mad, and burnt it down with his family inside. People claim to see the apparition of a woman in white walking in the area. She never diverts from her path, and never pulls her attention, possibly looking for her children or husband. Some say there is a “phantom Camero” driving down the road at times. Others say they hear weird noises, or simply feel a sense that they’re not welcome. Whatever you see or don’t see, be careful! This road is very windy, offering only a few streetlights along the way. There have been many fatal accidents on this road, so be cautious of your speed, other drivers, and pedestrians.

Molly Brown House, Denver

Known for being the home of Titanic survivor Margaret Brown, this location is said to be haunted, claimed by museum guides and guests alike. Molly Brown was a famous socialite, known for rowing a lifeboat for over 7.5 hours to safety after the sinking of the Titanic, dubbing her “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” Molly and her husband, J.J. Brown, purchased the home for $30,000 in 1894, and she resided there until her death in 1932. After their residence, the home was used as a private home, to house troubled girls, etc. Slated for demolition in 1970, the home was saved by Historic Denver. The house was restored, allowing the original architecture and furniture to shine as they did in the home’s early years. Tours are now conducted in the home all year long. Guests and employees claim to smell smoke from a pipe, they observe issues with the lights, and the apparition of a woman in Victorian dress thought to be Molly herself. While there is no guarantee that you’ll have a “ghostly” experience, visiting the house is a treat in and of itself. Head to Denver for a tour of the Molly Brown house, you won’t regret it!

The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

Freelan Oscar Stanley and his wife, Flora, traveled to the area in the early 1900s. Determined to bring some east coast grandeur to the west, Freelan and Flora made plans to build a large hotel. The hotel opened in 1909 to much amazement from the guests. The hotel even featured modern bathrooms, telephones, electricity, professional staff, and entertainment. The hotel was very successful in its early days, but by the 1970s, had fallen into disrepair from neglect. However, a visit from a famous author changed the fate of the old hotel. Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, traveled from their home in Boulder to Estes Park for a weekend stay. After having a nightmare in room #217, he quickly came up with a rough outline of what would become his first best-selling book, The Shining. Today, you can take guided tours of the hotel, and even stay in a room if you’re looking for a longer visit. Guests and employees state various experiences in different areas of the hotel. TV shows such as Ghost Adventures have even conducted investigations here! This is probably the most famous haunted location in the state, and if you’re looking for a good scare in a beautiful location, this may be the one for you!

“We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.”

-Stephen King

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Seasonal Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

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Water, Ice, Frozen Pipes, Oh My!

With cold weather coming up, we all must do our part to make sure that our properties are protected. If freezing weather is on its way, follow the below steps to ensure that your home and possessions are free of damage at the end of the day. Negligence in following these steps could result in you being charged for any resulting damage to the property, so follow closely!

Let your faucets drip! Run both hot and cold water in a very fine stream in each of your home’s faucets: kitchen sink, bathroom sinks, bathtubs, showers, etc.

Open your cupboards! Leave the cabinet doors under all sinks open so that the pipes will be ventilated with warm air. This is especially important overnight when temps drop even lower! Leaving the bathroom and kitchen doors open helps too.

Heat your home! If you leave for the day (or an extended period of time) do not turn the heat completely off. Turn it on and set it to a MINUMUM of 60° to keep the air warm.

If you see anything unusual at all – for example, if your water does not come on, or if you see water leaking anywhere in or around your building, notify the office and/or call the emergency maintenance team immediately!

Not Sure When to Call the Emergency Maintenance Line? We Can Help.

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: An emergency maintenance need is categorized as anything that is causing immediate damage to your health or the property. This can include a frozen or burst pipe, a broken window, your furnace/baseboard heat isn’t working, or your refrigerator has died. Of course, there are more items you could fit in this category, these are just a few of the most common this time of year.

If you have an emergency maintenance request during office hours, call our office at (303) 444-2611. An Omnibus employee will coordinate maintenance with you. If you have an emergency maintenance issue after hours or over the weekend, please call (303) 505-1211. A BOLDER Maintenance employee will work with Omnibus to get somebody to you as quickly as possible.

FOR A FIRE ALARM, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM, BURGLARY, OR HEALTH ISSUE, PLEASE DIAL 911!

NON-EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: Maintenance that does not constitute a call to the emergency line is any issue that is not causing immediate damage to the property or to your health. This can include but is not limited to broken blinds, a dripping faucet, a stovetop burner that isn’t working, a lightbulb burnt out, etc. These maintenance requests can be made through the maintenance tab on the online portal. To access the portal, click on the “Tenants” tab on our website.

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Some Halloween rituals used to involve finding a suitable husband.

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