Silverthorne

Silverthorne, "the gateway to Summit County", is only about a one hour's drive from Denver. Incorporated in the 1960's,  
the town began to grow when the Dillon Dam and the Eisenhower Tunnel were built. Silverthorne has grown up with the
Summit County tourist industry. Silverthorne's proximity to both summer and winter activities make Silverthorne an ideal
place to visit. Summit County's four world-class ski resorts, all within 20 minutes of Silverthorne. Silverthorne is named
after Hangin' Judge Silverthorne,  a Summit County pioneer and judge from the late 1800's famous for his strict
demeanor.

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 4th Annual Coroner's Ball!






The Coroner’s Ball was created as a fundraiser in response to a growing need for burial assistance in the community.
The Family and Intercultural Resource Center of Dillon is the fiscal agent for the Burial/Cremation Assistance Fund and
our goal is to assist Summit County Residents with some of the fees associated with burial/cremation.


2007 BALL INFORMATION:

October 26th at the Backcountry Brewery in Frisco. HELLO DAVE will appear again.  

Click here to learn more about the band:  www.hellodave.com

Benefits: Coroner’s Assistance Fund for burial and grief counseling assistance
WHEN: Friday October 26th 7:00 until???
WHERE: Back Country Brewery
COST: $30 (includes dinner)
THEME: "A Celebrity Who Looks Like The Walking Dead"
You don’t have to come in costume, to have a great time!

LIVE MUSIC: Hello Dave
www.hellodave.com

COSTUME CONTEST: First Prize $100 cash

Coffin Races (play for door prize or auction tickets)

Thin Ice Auction (Buy a sheet of 10 tickets for $10, put as many tickets in the basket in front of the item you want and
hope your number gets drawn)

PUBLIC EDUCATION:
This office has been privileged to give continuing education presentations to local Fire Departments, Ambulance
personnel and Victim Advocates as well as to High School students on Drunk Driving and Safety.
Public presentations include Living Wills/DNR Orders, Coroner Duties and Driver Safety.  If you would like to hear a
presentation for your group, please contact our office.

ONLINE RESOURCES & INFORMATION :
Colorado Coroner’s Association: www.coloradocoroners.org
National Association of Medical Examiners: www.thename.org
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators: www.slu.edu/organizations/abmdi
International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners: www.theiacme.com/index.html
The Suicide Resource Center: www.suicideresourcecenter.org
The DOE Network (missing persons): www.doenetwork.org
Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team: www.dmort.org



http://www.co.summit.co.us/Coroner/index.html

Phone:970-668-2964
Fax:970-668-2967

jrichardson@co.summit.co.us  -  (Coroner- Joanne Richardson)







                                                             
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