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who are sensitive include certain foods, latex, medications, mold, pets and pollen.

llergens, or allergic conjunctivitis, a ects more than 20% of the American population and can irritate the eyes or their surrounding areas. On the other hand, dry eyes a ect tear production and the tear lm, which keeps the surface of the eye clean to avoid infection and provide nourishment. Common symptoms between the two include dryness, excessive watering, sensitivity to light, burning sensations and the feeling as though a foreign body isin the eye. Where they di er is the amount of itchiness experienced. An allergy are up can be distinguished by intense itching and swelling, two symptoms that are not as common in chronic dry eyes. Common allergens known to cause this kind of irritation to those

MICHAEL DE YOANNA Editor-in-Chief michael@coloradocommunitymedia.com

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DONNA REARDON Marketing Consultant dreardon@coloradocommunitymedia.com ere are several remedies available to help those who su er from allergic conjunctivitis: relief to the a ected areas. Tip: Some eye drops contain preservatives that have been linked to causing more irritation over time, so experts suggest requesting preservative-free drops to avoid further complications. Always check with your doctor for the best options available.

Be aware of the medications you are taking. Prescriptions designed to help treat allergies have been known to dry out the tear lm, thus leading to dry eye symptoms.

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Arti cial tears (eye drops) have been proven to be an e ective way to lessen symptoms and provide

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Close windows and doors during months of high pollination to prevent allergens from settling into your house.

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A for the public. e nal meeting 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at InterCanyon Station 3, 8445 U.S. 285, Morrison.

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SCHLICHTER Joy Lissa Schlichter

May 21, 1958 - May 1, 2023 always a people magnet. She attracted people with her warm smile and big hugs. Whenever she entered a room it got brighter. Joy was an amazing mother, friend, partner, and an even better cook. Everyone who knew Joy, knew her for her cooking and love for entertaining. When she entertained, she would always do it big. So much so, that when she invited people over for dinner, they would know to bring a Tupperware for leftovers.

“Poppy” book signing: e Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society will host Jack Maher for a presentation and signing of his book “Poppy” at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Hiwan Museum. e book is about Eric Douglas, an in uential author, curator and expert on Native American art whose family helped create the community of Evergreen. He championed indigenous artists and art in various museums, signicantly impacting the eld of museology.

Joy Lissa Schlichter passed away suddenly on May 1st 2023. Joy is survived by the lights of her life, her children Bryan and Ali, her longtime companion and best friend, Steve Anderson, Her ex-husband Werner Schlichter, and her siblings: Debbie, Tracy and Robbie Zobel. Joy was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Barbara Zobel, as well as her brother Terry. Joy touched an incredible amount of people in her 64 years of life.

Joy was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 21st 1958. Later, her and her family moved to Livingston, New Jersey where her parents raised her and her 4 siblings. Joy graduated high school early and enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University, in New Jersey. She then transferred to CU Boulder where she graduated with a degree in theater and business. Her time at CU Boulder is where she grew to love Colorado.

Joy also had many friends and acquaintances that will forever hold a special place in their hearts for her. She will be greatly missed by many!

A celebration of life is being held on May 21, 2023, which would have been her 65th birthday.

WHEN: Sunday, May 21st, 2023 from12-4 pm

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Fire department consolidation community meeting: e three 285 Corridor re departments — Elk Creek, Inter-Canyon and North Fork — are deciding whether to consolidate will host community meetings

Letter To The Editor

EMD billing dishonestly e net e ect in 2023 is that I will be billed for basic water and sewer services for 15 days more than I will receive those services (currently $86.00/month) for a net overbilling of $43. e billing date will never

Evergreen Metro District is changing its billing cycle for some, if not all, of its customers to get all on the same cycle. But, the way they are doing it is dishonest, even though their lawyers purportedly say that it is OK.

As an EMD customer with as many as six accounts over the past 25 years, I’ve never had a problem with them. But, in early 2023, I noticed that my bill was due earlier in the month, so I called. ey are shortening my billing cycle from the 16th to the rst each month, in small increments every month, which, they say, is allowed by their rules, and they say their lawyers agree. An objective read of Rule 8.1.5.A would render this practice invalid.