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Annual Dam Ducky Derby is exciting time for all ages BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
For children at the Dam Ducky Derby, it’s difficult to tell which is more entertaining: the 5,500 ducks that fall from above the Evergreen dam into Bear Creek or the fire engine that drops the ducks or the chilly water that they can wade in before the festivities begin. Saturday’s 12th annual derby, which brought thousands to downtown Evergreen, did not disappoint. Volunteers sold the final ducks, while vendors were available in both the downtown and Cactus Jack’s parking lots. Families gathered below the dam and on the walkways, waiting for the five-second freefall when the ducks make their way to the water. Children and dogs played in Bear Creek below the dam as Hunter Slife with Slife’s Devil Dogs, who emceed the event, got the crowd fired up and led the countdown before firefighters on Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s ladder truck let the yellow quackers loose. With the ducks in the creek, the duck wranglers used large poles to help them to the finish line just before Highland Haven Creekside Inn on the east end of downtown. The top and last-place finishers win awards. Volunteers Kathy Madison and Thousands of rubber ducks slip from the net above Bear Creek for the Dam Ducky Derby.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Obits Conifer Chamber
2 Meow Elk 11 Morrison PD
4 Jr. Olympics 13 EAPL Past
7 Opinion 14 Back to School
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OBITUARIES MURPHY
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Gerald Bernard Murphy
Jordan Rae Dennehy
November 27, 1993 – August 1, 2021
August 22, 1950-January 22, 2021
70 years and 5 months- Every minute, every moment, mattered
Gerald Bernard Murphy, 15-year resident, “gentleman farmer,” and active community member of Conifer, Colorado; only child to Bernard (Bud) and Elsie Murphy; and survived by wife and companion of 50 years, Sandy Hansen Murphy, daughters Genah Murphy Burditt (46) and Sonja Murphy (38), grandchildren Catcher (15), Briar and Tamsyn Burditt (11), cousins, and countless friends, died peacefully, at home, on January 22, from gastric cancer. Gerry had a long and distinguished career in aerospace, including running his own company for 2 decades. On July 27th, Gerry was awarded,
Jordan Rae Dennehy, age 27, of Evergreen Colorado died unexpectedly on Aug. 1st 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Her loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.
posthumously, a Lifetime Achievement award from the Small Satellite Conference. In Memoriam: Please consider donating to the Gerald B. Murphy Memorial Fund, which will provide Scholarships to first generation students at MSU Denver, with an engineering, or related, major, in perpetuity. For details, scan this QR code: A Celebration of Life will be held at Gerry’s favorite watering hole, Colorado’s Best Beers, 26267 Conifer Rd., on August 21st, 4-8pm. Food and music provided.
Jordan was born on November 27, 1993, daughter and step daughter of Diane Dennehy and Tom Gebhard of Evergreen, Colorado. Also daughter and step daughter of Sean Dennehy and Tonya Dapogny of Lakewood, Colorado. She is survived by her grandparents Tom and Susan Dennehy of Pine, Colorado, Ron and Linda King of Thornton, Colorado and Beverly Vander Lugt of Kittredge, Colorado. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins.
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Jordan attended MSU and was studying to get her masters is psychology. She worked as a gifted hairstylist at Cuts N’ Stuff for the past nine years, and was a cherished member of the community. She truly loved what she did for work and was always a source
of positivity in the salon. Jordan’s clients, friends and family will miss her more than words can say. Anyone who knew Jordan , knew that she was a genuine, giving and kind hearted, loving young woman. She enjoyed camping and being outdoors. She had an immense passion for music. She always looked forward to the Telluride Bluegrass festival, and would never pass up the chance to go to a show at Red Rocks. She also had a great love for animals. Jordan continued her generosity after life by donating her life saving organs to recipients in need. A funeral service will be held on August 17th at 4:00 in the back yard of The Trading Post at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. If you cannot attend the services condolences can be mailed to Po Box 335, Kittredge, Co. 80457. https://fb.me/e/1AwITADTO https://gofund.me/a365118c
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A cat, elk mashup Evergreen Gallery, chamber create Meow ELK BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
While Denver might have Meow Wolf, Evergreen has one better: Meow ELK. Meow ELK is an artistic collaboration of sorts between the Cat Care Society in Lakewood and the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce. The society, which is a cat rescue, has 32 painted cats and dogs displayed at The Evergreen Gallery in downtown Evergreen in antici-
pation of its gala on Sept. 11. The chamber has elk in different media displayed throughout Evergreen as part of the “Where Are the Elk” art walk. It’s a fun matchup showing the varied artwork available in Evergreen, and the kickoff was Saturday afternoon at the gallery. Kitties galore A variety of artists created the one-of-a-kind cats, which will be auctioned at the society’s largest fundraiser. Executive Director Jan Kelley said the Tails of the Painted Cats fundraiser is every other year, and she
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was pleased with how gallery owner Beth Riser placed the cats throughout the space. The gallery has been renamed a cattery during August to accommodate the felines. Kay Higgins, president of the society’s board, enjoyed the range of cats from the Octopuss with eight legs to the Puzzle Me This cat with jigsaw puzzle pieces to Sparky Fluxerton adorned with license-plate pieces. There’s something for everyone with an affinity for cats. Riser, a cat lover, has hosted the Cat Care Society’s cats in the past and wanted to bring them back. She
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said she reached out to the society last year to let the organization known she was ready for her gallery to become a cattery again. Terry and Letica Harnish of Genesee brought friends visiting from Florida to visit Evergreen’s galleries, enjoying the local artwork along with the fabulous felines. They picked their favorites for the society’s people’s choice awards, especially enjoying the Dog in Cat Pajamas, the expressive Tiny Dancer cat in a tutu and the Carousel Kitty. The Evergreen Gallery is open from noon-4 p.m. Sunday through SEE MEOW ELK, P6
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Development briefs BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Plan for 12 homes on Settlers Drive advances Twelve single-family homes are expected to be built along Settlers Drive and U.S. 285 near Inter-Canyon Fire Station 3. The Jefferson County Planning Commission on July 28 unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat for what will be called The Dominion. Ajay and Amy Kotha, who own the 38 acres, plan to keep three of the lots. Jeffco commissioners will have the final say when they vote on the proposal later this month. Planning staff said, if approved by the commissioners, the developers will be required to tell potential lot buyers about the noise from U.S. 285 traffic, a stipulation in lieu of requiring a 30-foot landscaped area adjacent to U.S. 285. In addition, wildlife-friendly fencing will be required of homeowners to allow elk and deer to move freely through the area, and homes that are more than 3,600 square feet must have an indoor sprinkler system.
Planning Commission members said while they didn’t have control over U.S. 285, CDOT should consider improvements to the intersection at Settlers Drive. Nearby resident Mike Swenson said several homes were being built in the area plus InterCanyon Fire is planning to rebuild and expand the fire station there, adding to the traffic trying to get on U.S. 285. In addition, the MEC Collective, a private recreation center, is hoping to locate in that area. Work to start soon on Pinecrest Village Pinecrest Village, the housing development behind Evergreen Safeway, will start constructing the first phase of 18 townhome and duplex units soon, according to developer Brian Roberts. He expects the work to be completed in nine months before construction moves to additional housing. A total of 52 housing units are allowed on the 12.7-acre site. The homes will be on the south end of the property closer to Safeway with the north end remaining open space. In the meantime, underground utilities have been installed in addition to erosion-control measures,
Roberts said. He said demand for the units has exceeded expectations. Elk Creek Fire lawsuit sparring continues Both sides have submitted responses in the last two weeks regarding the breach-of-contract lawsuit that Foothills Housing I has filed against the Elk Creek Fire Protection District over a Fire Services Expansion Agreement. Foothills wants a Jefferson County judge to rule on the original lawsuit, while Elk Creek Fire wants the judge to dismiss the case. In the latest round of submittals, Foothills accuses the fire board of denying the agreement as a way to stop the development because board members knew that the development needs fire service before the Jefferson County commissioners will approve the rezoning. Elk Creek, meanwhile, maintains that having attorneys from both sides negotiate an agreement does not imply that the agreement would be approved by the fire board. Foothills wants to build the controversial 188-home development now called Conifer Center on 47
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acres behind Conifer Safeway. The Fire Service Expansion Agreement would have allowed Foothills to spend about $3 million to buy the district a fire truck and pay part of the salaries for three additional firefighters. In exchange, the fire department would have the equipment and staff to fight fires in the three-story buildings planned in the development, and department officials would write a letter to Jefferson County stating it could serve the proposed development. On April 8, the Elk Creek Fire board voted 3-2 not to approve the Fire Service Expansion Agreement. Those voting to approve the agreement said it would improve fire service for all district residents. Those who voted against said they felt the agreement would give the appearance that the developer was trying to get preferential treatment. In addition, they were unhappy with what one board member called a “gag order” that didn’t allow district officials to say anything negative about the development once the agreement was signed. - Deb Hurley Brobst
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by Muriel Barbery, 2006
There are, in essence, two types of book that we encounter in our lives: there are the books we read purely for enjoyment, and there are those that we read in order to learn, think, and grow as people. It’s a truly exciting moment when we find a book that belongs in both categories – one that entertains as it teaches, provoking thought and emotion in equal measure. The French bestseller The Elegance of the Hedgehog is one such book. At first glance, it is a humorous and lighthearted summer read about a middle-aged woman and a young girl who live in a luxury apartment complex in Paris and are both far more intelligent than they let on. Their private journals are peppered with freeform poetry, biting social and political commentary, and strong opinions about grammar. But as the book continues, delving deeper into their thoughts, their feelings, their observations, and their struggles, it begins to feel less straightforward. The personal histories and bestkept secrets of the protagonists are slowly revealed, in between detailed and erudite chapters discussing philosophy and art and moving, lyrical descriptions of how it feels to be lonely and what it means to be known. Some of the more cerebral chapters might be challenging to get through, but persevering is well worth it, because every passage is ultimately significant in setting up the book’s shocking and profound conclusion. The strength of the story lies with its two narrators, Renée and Paloma, whose distinct voices and vibrant personalities bring it to life. They are by turns endearing and frustrating as they navigate and comment on their radically different lives, with their thoughts often paralleling each other to give the reader each one’s unique
perspective on a subject. In the lightest moments, they’re hilarious, affectionate, and well worth rooting for; and when the book’s themes are at their most dark or difficult, it is the warm believability of these characters and the connections forged between them and the reader that guide the way through. Saying “I laughed and I cried” sounds overdone and cliché, but I genuinely did both while reading this book. If you choose to read it, approaching it as a beach read to soak up with what’s left of summer, as a contemplative novel to stimulate the mind, or as some combination of the two, I hope that you’ll find it equally satisfying.
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Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Elk everywhere The Evergreen chamber’s No. 1 call is from people asking where the elk are. While elk travel patterns are difficult to predict, the chamber decided to have its own walk so people will know through Sept. 9 exactly where the elk are. Twenty-eight elk including paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and more can be found at participating businesses in Kittredge, downtown Evergreen, along Evergreen Parkway, in Bergen Park and El Rancho. A full list of locations can be found at evergreenchamber.org. EvergreenArtsWeek_LifestylesAd.pdf Chamber President Nancy Judge
August 11, 2021 said this was a way for the artist community to partner with business owners and nonprofits. The goal was 20 elk art installations around the community, and she was blown away by the number of people wanting to participate. Some businesses are down the hill or operate out of their homes, so those who wanted to participate were partnered with nonprofits, so no one was left out, she said. “This (event) is great because it brings awareness to some of the businesses and artists that people may not have heard of before,” Judge said. “With this event, we can do both at the same time.”
Right: Dürer’s Celestial Cat by Amanda S.R. Salazar stands guard as patrons on opening night stand at the Evergreen Gal1 8/5/21 1:41 PM PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST lery’s counter.
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The students in the pre-kindergarten class at the Episcopal Day School of Evergreen show off their Olympic gold medals that they decorated with the Olympic events they PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST like the most.
The 4- and 5-year-olds demonstrate what Olympic napping would look like if it were an Olympic sport.
Children’s view of the Olympics
Pre-kindergartners have ideas to improve the world games BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Youngsters have a lot to say about the 2020 Summer Olympics that just
ended in Tokyo. The children in the pre-kindergarten class at Episcopal Day School of Evergreen watched the Olympics on television, and they really like swimming, gymnastics and soccer because most of them have experienced those sports. They also wore their Olympic medals, drawing a picture of their favorite sport. Even more importantly, the 4and 5-year-olds have ideas of what
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should be added: car racing, jumping and napping. Car racing is just because some of the boys like cars that go fast, and the children had fun imitating what they thought those Olympic race car drivers would be like. Jumping is a simple addition to the Olympics — not long jump, not high jump nor the triple jump: Just jumping. Teacher Vanessa McClellan joked that the children wanted
to sign a petition to send to the International Olympic Committee asking that the jumping event be created. The class — definitely ready for recess — jumped and jumped and jumped some more. They could probably medal in such a fictitious event. An Olympic napping competition SEE OLYMPICS, P11
Call for Nominations for School Directors Clear Creek School District RE1 Clear Creek County, Colorado The Clear Creek School District RE1 in the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. At this election three (3) directors will be elected representing the following director districts for a term of office of four years. Districts B, C and D. Legal descriptions of Director Districts can be located at www.ccsdre1.org under the Board of Education Tab or by calling Athena Iglesias at 303-567-3856 or email at athena.iglesias@ccsdre1.org To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months before the election and a resident of the director district which will be represented. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child. A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 25 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election. Nomination petitions may be obtained at 320 Hwy 103, Idaho Springs, CO. Office hours are 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Completed petitions shall be submitted to Athena Iglesias no later than 3:00 PM on August 27, 2021.
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VOICES GOP should look to Reagan’s example
It is an unfortunate misperception, fueled primarily by sensationalistic media, that Republicans today are slavish devotees of politicians who are either vapid or despicable. The truth, if anyone wishes to discover it, is a little more complex if you investigate matters thoroughly. Republicans cannot be labeled narrowly because they are a broad group. In Jefferson County alone there are over 100,000 registered Republicans with broad and diverse opinions. You should hear from me, as just one, not only why I became a Republican but remain a Republican. The first President I remember well was Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan was committed to a smaller government, lower taxes and a strong national defense. He achieved two of those three goals while he was president. Those goals inspired me. The simplicity by which those goals were expressed were understandable. He articulated a victory strategy for the Cold War to an aide once, “We win they lose.” What also
inspired me was that the unspoken realization that what Reagan achieved as president was meant for all Americans without exception. All Americans benefited from what Ronald Reagan did. That was President Columnist Reagan’s intention. He really wanted to help the forgotten American. Some goals were left unfinished like protection for the unborn. However, the help that President Reagan successfully delivered on did not exclude anyone. He believed in this country and everyone in it. His power as president was the means in order to uplift all Americans and achieve a noble end. Ronald Reagan was not perfect-no one is. His private faults and failure to address certain issues caused concern for some. In my opinion, the tremendous good that President Reagan accomplished in office far
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outweighed any failures or shortcomings of his. While there will never be another Ronald Reagan, it is to figures that are Reagan like that the GOP must look towards in order to regain the White House and Congress. So what would Ronald Reagan do today? If he was campaigning for office, he would not have been afraid to face independent voters because he had that much confidence in the appeal of his agenda to them. Ronald Reagan knew that you are known by the company you keep therefore you had to be careful of those whom you associated yourself with because they dilute your appeal. Ronald Reagan would have appealed to all Americans who recognize that freedom from government tyranny, the rights of the individual and fiscally responsible government are timeless principles that are consequential to everyone. The Republican party is much more than just the activists in the party leadership. It is ordinary voters that vote for Republican can-
b a b N didates and donate funds to those C candidates. The ordinary voters still S i remember President Reagan and his message. Activists would do well d to remember that ordinary voters p render the ultimate verdict on the a GOP. It is because of ordinary voterst and many others who remember the r broad and wide appealing vision of President Reagan that I remain a Republican. I also remain because sometimes ephemeral movements arise that are popular for a time. They are popular because they appeal to segments. But lasting and enduring popularity bases its’ appeals to everyone without exception like President Reagan did. For the Republican party to build its’ future it does not need to look to the past but, rather, it should remember what is timeless. The unfinished vision of President Reagan to not only build but maintain America as “the shining city on the hill” is the best place to begin. Joe Webb is the former chairman of the Jeffco Republican party.
Recognition begins with appreciation The business operates seven days a week in the summer months. Some days are busier than others, with customers waiting in line. Most wait patiently while others, well … not so much. Inventories can run low, and sometimes be out of stock. The point-of-sale system is usually working properly, but sometimes it needs a little troubleshooting. Not to mention the cleaning, maintenance, and routine chores that must be tended to daily that are required to keep the business running properly and ensuring amazing customer service. Observing this team of overachievers, I was super impressed.
They worked well together, smiled while they worked, took a genuine interest in their customers, and created a wow experience for everyone they served. Many times, I saw them go above and beyond in the way of customer Michael Norton care. They worked in harmony to get the job done. It was a sense of teamwork rarely displayed in even the best of corporate environments.
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As in any business, shifts need to be changed and covered, illnesses happen, family vacations are planned, and unexpected events can disrupt even the tightest schedules. The team came up with a system to make sure that all shifts would be covered, and although it came close a few times, they never found themselves short-staffed. This was a well-coached staff and an extremely bright and motivated team that worked so hard to get the job done. Some were leaders, some grew into leaders, and watching them this season, I knew that some were future leaders. Not only in this
business, but I could tell that these were individuals who would contribute to the success of any organization that would be lucky enough to hire them and who would be both emerging and transformational leaders wherever they would go. Oh, by the way, I am referring to a staff of about 22 hard-working, loyal, and awesome young ladies ranging in age from 14 to 20. They are such an impressive team, truly one of the most talented, smart, and fun staff I have had the privilege of witnessing in my many years in SEE NORTON, P9
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Support our firefighters Having grownup in Estes Park, Colorado, I fell in love with mountain village life. I tried city living out of necessity while going to college. Hated it, so moved back to the hills as soon as possible. There are gambles involved wherever you live. Forest fires have always been a gamble you take to partake of the advantages of the many other attributes of mountain living. Better, in my mind, than getting run over in the city or shot by some gun-toting nut in the grocery store. One of the things that lessen the gamble of fire is a well operated fire department such as Evergreen Fire/Rescue. Volunteers mostly, but dedicated and well trained. It always amazes me when I read how a group of citizens shoot darts at our firefighters because they believe they have better ideas about how to spend scarce dollars. Having budgeted a replacement of a facility that is obsolete and condemned because of road changes only to have to defend the expenditure against a group that wants the fire department to spend the money cutting down trees on private property seems to me an insult to dedicated volunteers. Despite everything I have tried, I keep having birthdays. After 85 of them, I have needed the fire
department’s emergency medical technicians on three or four occasions, and they were here within a very few minutes. However, my driveway has suffered with these rainy deluges, so I called Chief Weege to see if some of the money budgeted for an obsolete facility could be used to pave my driveway. Come on. fellow citizens. please leave the fire professionals and volunteers to run this vital agency. Jerry Agee, Evergreen Unsightly signs I would like to suggest that people refrain from putting up their temp commercial signs and “decorations” along our roads here in Evergreen. There are zoning laws as to signage on each commercial property for a reason. If one does not own the property or pay rent on it, one really does not have the right to “litter” our roads with these signs. There are numerous outlets for advertising one’s businesses, including the Canyon Courier. If one does see signs along the road, the method for removal I understand from Jeffco sheriffs, is to contact Jeffco Road and Bridge at (303) 271-5249 and give them the location. They will remove
them when they can. Road and Bridge is very busy with their own responsibilities so I ask my fellow residents to please refrain from putting these temp advertising signs out at all. It just adds to their crews’ responsibilities when they already have their plate full. One may think the signs are helpful, but many of us view it as litter and negative advertising of your business. Please help us keep our community looking good. Thank you! Sandra Slonim, Evergreen Past time for a COVID Passport I’m sick and tired of the pandering to the antivaxxers. This minority of science deniers are infringing on my rights and those of the majority. What gives them the right to spread COVID-19 without regard for the rest of us. The massive availability of safe vaccines during the spring and early summer could have led us to herd immunity by now. The Delta variant is extremely more contagious and needs to be stopped now. This can only be done through vaccinating everySEE LETTERS, P9
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business. Kudos to each one of them and a big shout out to the woman behind these young ladies, Kim Norton. As the owner and Chief Ice Cream Mixologist of Norton’s Main Scoop, she puts so much effort into interviewing, hiring, training, and developing the team. And more importantly, she has a deep respect and appreciation for each person on the steam. Even more than making some ridiculously delicious ice cream, the
team’s growth, safety, and well-being are her top priorities. Although the business operates seven days a week for the summer, Kim decided to completely close the shop for a day this year to throw a staff appreciation party. She closed so that everyone could attend. Each team member had opportunities to share stories, great memories, funny customer experiences, and further bond as a team. And they all received small gifts as a show of appreciation. And some received awards for Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, and other such honors. It felt more like a family
gathering instead of a company event. Some of the girls have been a part of the business for the past four seasons and will be leaving for college. Their contributions will never be forgotten, their smiles will remain a part of the business forever, and their positive attitude will be their legacy for those who follow behind them. Whether it’s a business on Main Street or a Fortune 500 company, recognizing our team members begins with appreciation. When the people on our teams feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions,
there is a much greater chance that they will stay with us, grow with us, or if and when they do leave, they will leave our business in much better condition then when they first arrived. I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we take care of those who take care of our business, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager, and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
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We applaud Kim Cox’s letter encouraging Evergreen tennis players to organize to “expand and improve our tennis opportunities.” That’s exactly what it took for the pickleball community to grow from two courts a few years ago to a total of four indoor and eight outdoor courts. As well, a volunteer group of pickleball players, with permission from Evergreen MS, patched and painted three courts and provided nets behind the school on a cement slab that was not in use. The Evergreen Pickleball Club has grown to nearly 200 members in five years with the purpose of supporting and promoting pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. Besides working with EPRD to gain courts, we’ve donated more than 30 paddles, four pickleball nets and 24 balls to the high school’s PE program. Pickleball is a social sport. Instead of four ten-
nis players reserving a court for a couple hours, pickleball hosts open play every day by skill level. We get 25-35 players for mixed play per session for two or three sessions a day. We play outdoors year round, as long as there’s no snow on the courts. With registration required at Marshdale we kept track of the number of reservations this spring. Over April and May pickleball had 535 reservations; tennis 17. Tennis’s issue isn’t the lack of courts, but the lack of players. We encourage tennis players to get out and play. If you can’t find a foursome, come play pickleball with us. For locations and schedule check out our website, EvergreenPickleball.Club. Bob Taber, Evergreen
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Luca, 8, uses his own net to push rubber ducks back into the current during the Dam Ducky Derby. The event is an annual outing for PHOTOS BY SARA HERTWIG the Evergreen family.
Nolan Stein, 3, and his brother Hudson, 9 months, watch as rubber ducks pass under them, making their way to the finish line along Bear Creek Saturday.
A spectator takes a photo of the firefighters as they follow thousands of rubber ducks down Bear Creek, pushing those that get stuck back into the current.
Spectators get their phones and cameras ready for the duck drop during the Dam Ducky Derby Saturday.
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Jan Miller said duck sales were brisk before the drop, noting that they told would-be purchasers that they were selling the winning ducks, not simply the lucky ducks. “It was great fun, and it’s for a good cause,” Miller said of volunteering for the derby. Proceeds from the derby help fund the annual Holiday Walk in December and will go to Foundation 1023, a Conifer-based nonprofit that offers funding to first-responding agencies to enhance their peer-support networks. Madison said while she has volunteered for the derby for several years, this was her first time seeing the duck drop, which she called “so cool.” Miller attended the duck derby including the drop for the first time. “The atmosphere is great,” she said. “All the kids are so excited, and
DAM WINNERS The Dam Ducky Derby saw 5,500 ducks drop into Bear Creek below Evergreen Dam. First place: Dan Metzler of Evergreen: $1,500 Second place: Alice Brewer of Evergreen, $1,000 Third place: Chris Charron, $500 the leadup to the drop is fun, too.” The duck wranglers had their work cut out for them as stragglers got caught on the creek banks despite the rushing water. Ducky, the derby’s mascot, walked along Main Street, greeting attendees. Ducky, aka Michaya Moore, a Conifer High School student, decided to take on the mascot task because she thought it would be fun. She was the subject of many photographs, hugs, high-fives and more. Among the food booths was Aqua Duck Farms in Littleton, selling duck cookies, duck-decorated cupcakes and more, all made using
Firefighter Sarah Krzanowsky explains how the ducks are reused every year for the Dam Ducky Derby in Evergreen.
duck eggs — a fitting tribute to the little yellow fowl. Jennifer and Jeremy Barnett brought their children, figuring they’ve been to the derby at least a half-dozen times because their kids love the carnival games, duck drop and the water. Courtney and Josh Stein brought
Nolan, 3, and Hudson, 9 months, to witness the duck drop, noting that it was a tossup for Nolan on which was cooler: the ducks or the fire truck. The family brought a large plastic duck in honor of the occasion because, as Josh put it, “we couldn’t leave home without it.”
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New Conifer chamber exec says job was ‘kismet’ BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The new Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce executive director wasn’t looking for a new job, but when the opportunity came to work with area businesses, she couldn’t pass it up. Britni LeRoux, who has lived in Conifer for more than a year, called the job a perfect fit. “It’s everything I like to do in one job,” she said. “It’s kismet. It worked out really well.” Before heading up the chamber, she was director of visitor services for Wings Over the Rockies. She replaces Melanie Swearengin, who left the chamber to work for RPM
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might be something adults would want to participate in. While the children didn’t have a reason for wanting an Olympic napping competition, they had no trouble demonstrating by lying on the ground. The youngsters understand that the Olympic rings represent the five continents that the athletes come from.
Agency. The chamber website said, “LeRoux is a pragmatic, creative, passionate and collaborative nonprofit leader, adept at bringing people Britni LeRoux CONTRIBUTED together to solve complex problems.” In the interview process, accord-
ing to Conifer chamber board President John Osborn, LeRoux shined above all the other candidates. “She has a genuine personality, and she lives here in the area,” Osborn said. “We felt she is very interested in the wellbeing of our community. When we set up the criteria for the type of person we wanted for the position, she checked every box.” LeRoux said working in Conifer was a “completely different ballgame” compared with working down the hill. “There’s pride in the businesses and pride in being part of the community,” she said. “It’s incredible and a completely different feel from
Denver.” For now, she’s getting adjusted; learning about businesses, the chamber and its history; and trying to figure out what direction the chamber board and the Conifer community want the organization to go. LeRoux is renovatiing her house, and she has two great Pyrenees mixes. She is a huge national parks fan, a baker, hiker, and a wildlife and lifestyle photographer. She says she loves making people laugh. Regarding the Conifer chamber, she says she wants to improve what the organization already has. “We have such a great community and great businesses,” she said. “How do I make that better?”
For McClellan, the Olympics have been a catalyst for life lessons. “Whether you lose or win,” she told them, “it’s OK. The most important thing is to do your best, and it’s important to work as a team.” She explained that athletes from all over the world train hard, and even when they lose, they keep a smile on their faces. When someone else wins, you should be happy for that person. In the classroom, “We help each other clean up,” she said. “We take turns. We are the Team Pre-K!”
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Jeffco to provide law enforcement for Morrison New chief plans to revamp the department BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Town of Morrison has turned over the majority of its policing to the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office for six months while its new chief gives the department a makeover. Morrison police will still be responsible for traffic control at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Bandimere Speedway events. Morrison will pay JCOS $24,000 a month for the service, and JCOS spokesman Mike Taplin said a sheriff’s deputy will not be assigned specifically to Morrison. Rather, an extra deputy will be on duty to respond to calls and emergencies. According to the letter of agreement between the two departments, which was unanimously approved by the Morrison Town Board on Aug. 3, services will include “routine patrol, traffic enforcement, and response and investigation of criminal incidents. The parties understand and agree that the manner in which the Sheriff’s Office provides and prioritizes these services in relation to the Sheriff’s Office’s other law enforcement responsibilities throughout unincorporated Jefferson County will be at the Sheriff’s Office’s sole discretion.” Taplin said this wasn’t the first time JCOS has provided additional policing to Morrison. In the past, JCOS has helped with nighttime enforcement when Morrison has been short staffed. He noted that JCOS does not have similar agreements with other Jeffco municipalities. The department’s chief, remaining officer, two part-time officers and administrative assistant will continue working. A full staff is a chief, nine full-time officers, 2.6 parttime officers and an administrative assistant, according to Morrison’s 2021 budget document. Morrison Police Chief Misty Siderfin asked for JCOS to provide services to give her time to hire officers and to rebuild the department from the ground up. Since she started the job a month ago, two officers resigned to take jobs in higherpaying police departments while a third resigned to move out of state for family reasons. Siderfin said it would take at least three months to hire new staff and another several months to get them trained, so it made sense to enter into the agreement with JCOS. “Fit is very critical,” Siderfin told the town board. “When you have the right fit, you have so many possibilities. You cannot train (someone to fit in). We want to be the standard, so people look at us and say, `Wow, this is what we want in a police department.’ If we want to create something great, this is our chance.” Board reaction Board members at the Aug. 3 meeting were pleased with Siderfin’s plan, saying it was a great opportunity to provide Morrison with a top-notch police department. “You have hit on a lot of things
I’ve thought of,” board member Matt Schweich said. “I see a whole lot of opportunities, and I appreciate that.” Board member Katie Gill added that Siderfin was being thoughtful and data-driven, while board member Deb Jerome called the plan encouraging. “This is such a breath of fresh air to have this motivation and energy,” Jerome said. Siderfin’s plan Siderfin, who created a police department in Severance, Colorado, said closing the police department permanently wasn’t an option, and having JCOS provide law enforcement was a stop-gap measure while she works on her multiple-step plan. She has detailed 39 items she wants to complete in six months including talking with town officials, business owners and the community about their expectations for a police department; writing a mission statement and core values; doing a salary comparison with other departments; work on a police training program both alongside JCOS and specifically for Morrison; cleaning and organizing police space; rewriting job descriptions and more. Siderfin said she wanted officers to be a welcome sight when they walk up and down Morrison streets by bringing back community policing. Financial implications Town Manager Kara Winters said
Misty Siderfin started her job as Morrison’s police chief on July 6.
town officials will closely monitor the town’s budget as it navigates the changes to the police department in the next six months. The town budgeted in 2021 to receive about $1.1 million in court fines, which come primarily from ticket payments and represents about 40% of the town’s total budget. So far this year, it has received about $200,000 in court fines in part because the police department has been short-staffed. With the JCOS agreement, the county will keep the fines, not Morrison. Morrison will pay JCOS $144,000 over six months, but it is saving money in officer salaries. Town officials will monitor whether the sal-
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ary savings will balance the service costs. Siderfin said she plans to advocate for pay increases for police officers to make their salaries more competitive with other departments, and that will be figured into the 2022 budget that the Town Board must approve in December. Currently, an entry-level Morrison police officer is paid $20.55 per hour. According to published salary schedules, entry-level officers make $30.81 per hour in Jeffco, $28.37 per hour in Wheat Ridge and $33.77 in Lakewood. Winters said the town has money in reserves to make sure that it doesn’t go overbudget.
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The first story the Canyon Courier ever had about the Evergreen Animal Protective League had the headline “Animals need help.” It ran on April 15, 1981. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST
EAPL ran ads in 1981 listing the animals it had available for adoption.
A ruby anniversary EAPL to celebrate 40 years of helping pets BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A headline in the April 15, 1981, Canyon Courier simply said: “Animals need help.” It aptly described the Evergreen Animal Protective League’s mission as it formed 40 years ago and the work it does today. According to the organizers, some of whom still live in Evergreen, they saw a need and decided to fill it. “There were a lot of animals that didn’t have homes,” said Elaine Fogg, who was one of the organizers. “We took them in and tried to find homes for the animals. That was the main way it got started. We decided to do something, not just talk about it.” She explained that when the organizers couldn’t find homes, they would take care of the cats and dogs — fostering them — until they could find permanent homes. They recruited more volunteers, sold bumper stickers that said, “Evergreen cares,” and hosted bake sales to get started, with most of the money paying for veterinary bills. “The league hopes to provide educational programs to influence the humane treatment of pets and other
IF YOU GO The Evergreen Animal Protective League’s Paws for Celebration 40th anniversary party will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in the parking lot of the EAPL Thrift Store, 27888 Meadow Drive. Organizers hope those who have been impacted in any way by the organization will attend. Bring you children and dogs. For more information, visit eapl.com. animals,” the 1981 Courier story said, “and eventually assist the economically disadvantaged with the cost of spaying or neutering pets.” By June 17, 1981, the league was running ads to find forever homes for 20 animals: “gray and which poodle, older female;” “gray female kitty, black face, declawed;” “all white female German shepherd, large, middle aged;” “gray and tan female kitty, one year, green eyes;” and more. Suzie deDisse, another organizer, said they wanted to ensure the animals were going to good homes, and one woman who wanted to adopt a cat told her the questions she had to answer were more extensive than if she were adopting a child. DeDisse said Jean Bausch had been involved in an animal rescue when she lived in Florida, so she knew about the kinds of committees they needed to get organized.
Bausch also suggested the organization’s name. A $250 gift from Sadie Sandifer got the group started … and the rest is history. Jackie Bell, who has been president of the nonprofit for 37 or 38 years — she doesn’t remember exactly — said the organization was accepted in the foothills because of its mission. DeDisse remembers going out in below-zero weather to pick up abandoned puppies or the time when someone moved and abandoned a pregnant golden retriever/Irish setter. “The mother dog greeted us and showed us where her puppies were,” deDisse said. “She got in the car and waited for us to bring the puppies. She seemed to be thankful that somebody helped them.” The EAPL founders agreed that the work could be exhausting but always gratifying. “You just felt sometimes so tired but sometimes so rejuvenated that you’ve been able to bring an animal around from a frightened thing to being a loving animal because they have gotten over their fear,” deDisse said. “That was something the community needed.” Fogg noted that her husband, T.J. Fogg, who was an Evergreen veterinarian for decades, along with other area vets have been instrumental in
helping animals that come through EAPL’s doors, providing medical services for free or at a reduced cost. Volunteers talk about how Bell has held the organization together for about 38 years with her unwavering passion for animals, and EAPL has helped thousands of animals over the years. “We are saving 800-plus animals a year,” said volunteer Cathleen Timmons, who calls herself Bell’s righthand pinky-finger helper. “We’ve grown a little bit, reached a little further and have more foster homes.” EAPL fosters all dogs, and cats hang out at the cat room in Chow Down in Bergen Park. Timmons has been involved with EAPL since she moved here from California 15 years ago, noting that she hasn’t minded the hours she puts in to help animals. “How do you say no?” she asked. “How do you look at those little faces and say no?” EAPL finds homes for pets from many states in addition to local pets. “EAPL’s motto is, `Yes, send them here,’” Timmons said. “If we have the space and a foster home available, send them here. We have an amazing community that rescues dogs — the lives they save, the second chances they give.” SEE EAPL, P15
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Sheriff’s Calls Impeni-tent PINE – Observing a jumble of camping accoutrements installed on her property, on the afternoon of July 7 the puzzled homeowner wandered over to find out why. Incensed at having her natural communion disturbed by a stranger, Peggy Pioneer declared that she had every right to camp in the San Isabel National Forest. Homeowner agreed, but felt obliged to point out that Peggy was parked on private land, not public. Her anger rising higher than the majestic Tarryalls, Peggy accused Homeowner of geographical ignorance, intolerable impertinence and racial intolerance. Sensing that the civil phase of their interaction was concluded, Homeowner summoned a JCSO deputy, who assured Peggy that she was far from common lands and directed her thence. Rescue me GOOSE CREEK – “Help!” The word floated eerily up the valley through dark stands of pine and fir, and hung in the late-evening air like the lingering wail of a lost soul. “Someone help me!” Darkness was falling fast on July 7, and the group
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of friends sprang instantly to action, leaping up from their cheerful campfire, fanning out through the forest, scouring the creek banks in search of the stricken stranger. They called out as they went, and at long intervals their shouts were answered by the same distant cry. “Help! Someone help me!” The plaintive voice in the night had fallen silent by the time JCSO deputies arrived, and the would-be rescuers met them in defeat. Officers immediately grilled the young campers, seeking to pry loose the critical information they’d need to mount a proper search. Eager to be of service, each one volunteered everything he knew on the subject, quickly exposing rather broad disparities in their collective narrative. After sifting through the disparate accounts, officers concluded that the word “Help!” was heard only once, if it was heard at all, and that any subsequent communications were generated by the various group members themselves as they scattered into the forest in urgent confusion. Giving the group an A+ for effort and a D- for execution, the officers conducted a brief reconnaissance of the valley and then packed it in.
The exterminator EVERGREEN – Hanging chilly in his backyard, Kenny Kevlar was alarmed by what sounded like a shot fired from a pellet gun. That wasn’t surprising because a few backyards away, BB Blazer was firing shots from a pellet gun. “Quit shooting!” yelled Kenny. Without a word, BB quit shooting and went inside. Not satisfied, Kenny broadcast his righteous indignation from the corner of his property, hoping BB would get the gist of it through an open window. Still not satisfied, Kenny got into his car, drove around to the front of BB’s house and phoned the offender’s address to JCSO. Deputies spoke with BB, who said he routinely shoots squirrels in his backyard because they routinely ravage his garden, but assured officers he mows down the pests in a safe and responsible manner. Since shooting a pellet gun in one’s backyard isn’t a chargeable offense, deputies didn’t charge BB with anything. They did, however, suggest that if the neighbors are going to dial 911 every time he reduces the rodent population, he might want to consider a less direct method of doing it.
Aerial America EVERGREEN – When he saw a drone flying over his neighborhood on the morning of June 20, he called the cops. When the responding deputy told him that flying a drone over his neighborhood isn’t illegal, he called the FAA. When an FAA agent told him there was no way to know whether the drone’s operator was licensed in accordance with federal law until they were identified, he put his complaint into a holding pattern. When the drone again appeared in the sky above his neighborhood on July 6, he again called JCSO, telling deputies it appeared to be launching from somewhere “south” of his house. When no legal rationale could be found for conducting a thorough search of the extensive subdivisions south of the complainant’s house, deputies grounded the case. Sheriff’s Calls is intended as a humorous take on some of the incident call records of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for the mountain communities. Names and identifying details have been changed. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.
touched by EAPL — whether as a volunteer, a foster or animal adopter — comes to the 40th anniversary celebration, wanting to see friends from the early days of the league and new friends alike.
The anniversary celebration will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, in the EAPL Thrift Store on Meadow Drive. “It’s gratifying to know that you’re helping animals that otherwise
might die,” Bell said. “It’s gratifying to know that (in 40 years) we have been able to help anyone who asks.”
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A poultry judge during the 4-H Round Robin competition listens and asks questions of Jude Jones of Arvada.
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Great to see fair play Jefferson County Fair wraps up with 4-H camaraderie BY GLENN WALLACE GWALLACE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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There were twice as many animal entries in this year’s Jefferson County Fair as there usually are. For Emily DeMayo, the mother of a first-time 4-H participant, she isn’t surprised. “The way things were last year with sports being weird ... this was the only thing they had.” DeMayo said helping her son raise a pen of turkeys and a pig this year involved “learning on the fly the
whole time.” Her daughter also participated, raising bees, which presented its own set of challenges, especially when their honey extraction efforts went wrong, seemingly drowning much of the hive in loose honey. “We were picking bees out of the honey with chop sticks and trying to dry them off and get them back in the hive,” DeMayo said laughing. Luckliy the “zombees” seemed adept at reviving, cleaning themselves and proceeding to fly around the house. But despite the chaos, DeMayo smiles when asked whether she thinks her family will participate in 4-H again next year, and says yes.
The fair returns The county fair was back this year and open to the public, after an extremely limited 2020 fair that was completely closed to non-participants due to COVID-19. This year’s fair was a quiet affair. Gone were the festival elements of previous years, that Jefferson County tried to add to the fair in hopes of making it more of a public draw. “This is more of a return to what it was, before ‘fair and festival’” said Diana Solenberger, one of two 4-H Agents who help organize the annual fair. She described this year’s fair week as calmer and with more of a family feel. “But we do miss the
public.” The week of activities included a pot luck, dance, horsemanship show as well as competitions in baking, shooting, archery and robotics. Saturday’s big event is a barbecue dinner followed by an auction for many of the fair animals, raising funds to help refund the cost of raising the animals, pay for next year’s projects, or get a start on saving for college. For Lilian Stavig of Golden, raising a snoozy spotted pig named Ripley has been a labor of love. She said she brought him home as a piglet back in April, and watching him gain an average of 2.1 pounds a SEE FAIR, P17
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Faith Martin, 18, from Conifer, poses with her goat Penny “because she’s a bit coppercolored.” Martin and Penny were qualifiers in this year’s Round Robin competition which was held on the final day of the Jefferson County 4-H Fair on Aug. 8. PHOTOS BY GLENN WALLACE
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week. He’d grown so well, that he’d been named Grand Champion for market pigs. While Stavig, 15, says she can’t help but get attached to her pigs, she tries to keep the endpoint in mind throughout the process. “I always try to remember the saying, ‘you give a portion of your life to them and they give that life back to others.”
Round Robin On the final day of the Jefferson County Fair something a bit more wild goes on. Winners from each of the three age groups in 4-H, across all the animal categories, are eligible to compete. Each competitor goes from station to station “showing” several species, even if they have little to no experience with that animal. For 18-year-old Faith Martin of Conifer, that means she’ll get to show judges her award-winning goat Penny, but also animals with which she has far less experience, like an
A longhorn steer is led into a show pen at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
alpaca and a chicken. “If anyone knows anything about rabbits,” hollers Bailey Hennes. She’s in the midst of feeding and watering her award-winning lambs, but that doesn’t mean she knows how to impress a judge with a different animal. “I could use some pointers!” Luckily, everyone in the event hall looking for some pointers seems to
be finding help. Elizabeth Schroeder, 18, of Evergreen says that’s just how the Jefferson County 4-H community is. “A lot of the people who aren’t used to showing the larger animals might get nervous,” said Schroeder, who is a previous Round Robin winner. “But everybody helps out, and everybody’s happy for everybody here. It’s not a cutthroat county.”
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Anxiety over new school year higher during pandemic Health experts advise routine and structure for back-to-school BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
When starting a new school year in a new grade with a new teacher, it is common to face first-day jitters. However, experts say back-to-school anxiety in 2021 is elevated due to continuously changing rules and procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kristin Orlowski, a psychologist with UCHealth, said elementary students and teenagers thrive on structure and consistency. In 2020, consistency and structure became unstable with online schooling, mandates, and procedures creating confusion and stress as federal, state and local health officials grappled with how to keep children safe. The bottom line, Orlowski said, is that online schooling is not an effective alternative to in-person learning. Students fell behind in academics and social development, she said. When students are out of sorts, stressed and depressed, Orlowski said studies show they do not retain or learn new things as well. Like other hospitals along the Front Range, UCHealth facilities have seen an uptick in cases involving young people dealing with depression, substance abuse and mental illness. UCHealth has locations in Parker, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Lone Tree and Denver, As school is slated to start in Douglas, Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson counties this month, the debate over mask mandates is revving up. Orlowski said as school administrators debate whether to require masks, parent anger and frustrations are spilling over, and students are hearing it. Dr. Anat Geva, clinician supervisor for HealthOne Behavioral Health
Centers, said the biggest problem for students in the pandemic is the “unknown.” “The other part of that is the unknown can change quickly during a pandemic,” she said. “You might have a student already stressed about a new teacher and new classroom, but there is also concern classes will get canceled or mask restrictions are suddenly put in place again. Really, everything can flip 180 degrees from one day to the next. The unknown is always a problem.” Geva said this has led students to be more apathetic and avoid issues altogether. Adults and children alike are ignoring news and updates because they figure the situation will just change tomorrow, she said. According to studies provided by HealthOne, which serves patients in Centennial, Aurora and Ken Caryl, self-harm claims among teenagers in 2020 increased by more than 300%. Earlier this summer, Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) declared a crisis in treating young people for mental health conditions. Experts and doctors say the primary reason for the increase in cases is the continued disruption to their daily lives the pandemic has caused. CHC treats young patients in Highlands Ranch, Wheat Ridge, Parker, Aurora, Denver, Centennial, Broomfield and Colorado Springs. As medical professionals remained concerned with how young people are handling the added stressors posed by COVID-19 at the start of a new school year, Orlowski and Geva agree that parents and students can take steps to decrease and limit anxiety. As the first days of school draw closer, steps to prepare for a new school year during a pandemic include: Get back to set bedtimes — A regular bedtime helps establish routine and help students get enough sleep.
A student wearing a face covering walks up to Walnut Hills Elementary School in August 2020 while being welcomed back to school by staff during the first week of the school year. FILE PHOTO
Stay on schedule — From dinner to athletics and activities, Orlowski said a set schedule and routine can help students adjust to a new school year faster. Stop the stressful chatter — Constant discussion about the pandemic, rules and frustrations with mandates can cause anxiety in children. Just talking to students about what they need to do without opinions and anger can help alleviate anxiety. Teach students to be accepting — Orlowski said schools, parents and society are already teaching students to be accepting of everyone to avoid bullying. With the pandemic, acceptance also means masks. If a student attends a school where masks are optional, students not wearing masks should accept those choosing to wear them. Be positive — Geva said it is important that parents and adults work to make the best of any situation. Being as positive as possible can make a difference, she said. Students should be assured they are not alone, Geva stressed. Others are going through the same thing.
Always communicate — Geva said talking frankly with children can help a lot. Answering their questions, speaking honestly and asking them how they are feeling can keep the lines of communication open. Get help if needed — Orlowski said it is important to get acquainted with help outside the home. If a student is struggling with anxiety due to more serious issues, it may be time to seek help from school counselors or a qualified clinician. Geva said HealthOne has behavioral health centers throughout the region, and if symptoms of depression and anxiety continue to increase, parents should consider professional help outside the home and school. Watch for signs of anxiety in children — Indications of anxiety include appearing more clingy than normal, being restless and fidgety, complaining of stomachaches or headaches, changes in eating and sleeping habits, expressing negative thoughts and worries, getting upset quickly, becoming more emotional than usual, struggling to concentrate, picking at their skin and being too compliant in trying to please without addressing their own anxiety.
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Jeffco paid for a report on school closure, then shelved it. Four years later, the district faces the same challenges. BY YESENIA ROBLES FOR CHALKBEAT COLORADO
When Jeffco leaders saved four out of five schools from closure in 2017, they knew they were just kicking the problem down the road.They said so at the time. They even paid an education consulting firm $170,000 to look at how other districts handle school closures and make recommendations, but the report was shelved and never acted on. It wasn’t presented to the school board or the community, and no policies changed. Instead, administrators worked on other priorities, even as enrollment continued to drop. This spring, Jeffco Public Schools closed another small school, Allendale Elementary, with little warning for parents and no board vote. At one meeting, parents and teachers who wanted to talk about their school were turned away. Another 28 Jeffco schools have enrollment below 200 students, a level that threatens their financial viability, and district leaders again are launching a conversation about what to do. It’s unclear if the previous work will be used or need to be updated. Steve Bell, Jeffco’s chief operating officer, points out that the district has different board members, a new superintendent, and even new administrators who all need to discuss the issue. “It’s incumbent upon us to draft and implement a certain set of criteria so we can address those things,” Bell said. “So that there is a very clear awareness both internally and externally in the district about how we do this.” Since the 2017 proposal to close five Jeffco schools, several things interrupted the work of planning for school closure, Bell said. When Bell and his team first hired MGT Consulting to do the outside review, they thought more school closures were imminent. But just months later, new Superintendent Jason Glass issued a two-year moratorium on any school closures. Bell said the district decided MGT’s findings would still be relevant long-term and continued the project. Then in 2018,Jeffco voters approved local tax increases to fund a slew of capital improvements. That again put school closures farther away. When MGT presented its recommendations to Jeffco’s leadership team in 2019, Bell said that the district was occupied with bond projects and other work and didn’t immediately pick up on the difficult task of creating a long-term plan for school closures. And the moratorium was still in place. In August 2020, Superintendent Jason Glass left the district to serve as Kentucky’s education commissioner. He could not be reached for
comment. Mike Raisor, senior vice president of the education solutions group for MGT, said he reached out to the district months later and even had a meeting scheduled in March of 2020. It was canceled as the pandemic shut down schools and pushed districts into emergency response mode across the country. “We did an extensive, extensive amount of work,” Raisor said. That included reviewing similar-sized districts across the country and researching their policies, practices, and procedures around school closures. Consultants also interviewed administrators from some of those districts. Chalkbeat submitted a public records request for MGT’s report and received only a 17-page document labeled as a draft. The report, dated January 2019, laid out recommendations for monitoring school capacity on an annual basis, creating clear thresholds that would trigger decisions, and developing timelines that would allow for community feedback. MGT compared Jeffco to 13 other districts across the country, including some that had more or fewer students, but none had more schools than Jeffco. Although the report is labeled a draft, MGT officials say the report was final and just waiting on district input to be formally reprinted as a final report. MGT officials say they also submitted an 800-page appendix with more details about research, other district’s practices, and an analysis of Jeffco’s school enrollment and building conditions. Chalkbeat requested the appendix but has not yet received it. Bell said he just learned about the existence of that appendix this week after Chalkbeat asked about it. After learning about the MGT report, Amanda Duran, an Arvada mom of two Jeffco students who has been concerned about the district’s approach to school closures, said she was disappointed the review didn’t include parent input. “These decisions are affecting so many families,” Duran said. “They should definitely start including us as parents that do have kids in Jeffco. Community involvement is huge. That should be one of the main priorities.” Some of the first contract documents with MGT mention a possibility of doing community outreach as part of the review and recommendations, but that didn’t happen. Raisor said that he wasn’t with MGT during the entire Jeffco project and doesn’t know some of the details. The people who led the project are no longer with MGT. Joel Newton, for his part, isn’t waiting for the district. Newton, who runs the nonprofit Edgewater Collective, said families SEE CLOSURES, P21
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he works with are afraid of school closure. While he thinks it’s important to have a clear understanding of how the district decides which schools to close, he also wishes the district would come up with a plan to help make schools more attractive to parents, before they are facing dire enrollment problems. Newton is starting to do focus groups this summer to talk to families who leave their neighborhood or their district to find out what they look for in schools.
Mixer will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at Canyon Commons. For more information, visit evergreenchamber.org. FRIDAY Evergreen chamber’s PBR The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce’s PBR — Patios, Banter and Refreshments — will be at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Parkside Café in Bergen Park. For more information, visit www.evergreenchamber.org. SATURDAY Sparkle & Shine The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sparkle & Shine awards ceremony and gala will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 14 at El Rancho Brewing. For more information and tickets, “We’re not waiting on the district, we’re taking it on to ask families, ‘what goes into your choice?’” Newton said. “For the stroller families, ‘what type of programs do you want to see when your kids become school age?’ You have to start there. That’s a more preventative measure.” Bell said that Jeffco never stopped talking about school needs and facilities. The pyramid, or decision tree, that guides school closure decisions encompasses several factors, including building capacity, educational offerings, and “inherent community benefits,” such as a school being high-performing. Bell acknowledged that process isn’t well known to the community,
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visit evergreenchamber.org. Cornhole tournament Blue Spruce Kiwanis will host a “Toss for a Cause” cornhole tournament on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Buchanan Park. Registration is $75 per team. For more information, visit www.bluesprucekiwanis.org/ cornhole. EMAHS peach pickup Those who order Western slope peaches from the Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society can pick them up between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Cars and Coffee Cars and Coffee, a weekly summer outdoor car show, will be from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays through and the conversations now might need to be broader. He and board members have raised other issues. Should the district encourage more school choice? Should schools still be funded based on student counts? Does closing schools hurt disadvantaged students the most? Are district policies making schools more segregated? “We need additional conversations,” Bell said. Newton has seen the district discuss changes before. He participated in a committee the district convened in 2014 to look at choice and where programs across the district were located. “But the district’s never taken
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that next step to say how do we do this well,” Newton said. “By sitting on it, COVID and the pandemic has ramped up demographic changes and the enrollment drop, and they missed doing something.” “It’s really hard work,” he said. “But it’s hard work that’s important in terms of equity and funding for schools.” This story is from Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Used by permission. For more, and to support Chalkbeat, visit co.chalkbeat.org.
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U.S. volleyball player Haleigh Washington’s friends and supporters celebrate at the Vintage Moose as the United States scores its final point against Brazil to win the Olympic gold PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN medal on Sunday. This is the first Olympic gold medal for Washington, who grew up in Idaho Springs, and the U.S. women’s volleyball program.
U.S. volleyball player Haleigh Washington’s friends and supporters watch her play in the gold medal match Saturday night, local time, at the Vintage Moose in Idaho Springs.
Local friends watch Haleigh Washington, U.S. women’s volleyball team win final match at Olympics BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Weeks ago, U.S. volleyball player Haleigh Washington’s friends sent her a Clear Creek High School Golddigger shirt to remind the Idaho Springs native “to dig for the gold.” On Sunday afternoon in Tokyo, she did. Washington had several crucial
digs, serves, blocks and spikes in the final match against Brazil as the U.S. women’s volleyball team won its first Olympic gold medal. “It’s everything we wanted it to be,” Washington said in a postmatch interview with NBC. “The hard work that we put in, the sweat, the tears, the blood — it’s been worth it; and I’m so proud to have done it with this group of women. I’m so honored.” About 5,700 miles away, her friends and supporters were glued to the televisions in Idaho Springs’ Vintage Moose during the three sets against Brazil, and went into a frenzy of celebration when Washington and her teammates made history.
Jennifer King and Angie Thoennes, who both coached volleyball at Clear Creek Middle School/High School when Haleigh Washington played there, video-chat with Washington’s dad and celebrate the U.S. women’s volleyball team winning the Olympic gold medal on Sunday.
“It’s amazing,” Washington’s former coach Angie Thoennes said of the U.S. win. “ … I’m so proud of her. She’s worked so hard, and she’s earned everything.” According to Thoennes, Washington and her family plan to be in Idaho Springs on Aug. 21 to celebrate her Olympic achievement. While plans are still in the works, Thoennes said a parade and/or block party is a possibility. But the party really started Saturday night, local time, when more than 40 of Washington’s friends, former coaches and teammates, and other supporters gathered at the Vintage Moose for a watch party for the gold medal match.
Before the match started at 10:30 p.m., they described watching Washington play in the Olympics as crazy, surreal and awesome. “She’s still the same Haleigh she was in high school, just amplified,” former teammate and county resident Taylor Broaddus said. “ … She’s the nicest, purest (person) on the team.” It was also meaningful to see that Washington was still the same person despite the immense pressure of playing in the Olympics, Broaddus added. Heather Haase, who coached Washington at CCHS, noticed how SEE WASHINGTON, P23
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the gold medalist had retained some of the quirks — such as facial expressions and hitting techniques — that she had in high school. Thoennes said she felt Washington had a strong individual performance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, commenting, “She keeps the team fired up … and has a good attitude on the court.” As for the team performance, Broaddus and Haase said they enjoyed watching the United States’ progress in Tokyo, with Broaddus saying that she felt the team really started to click in the semifinal match against Serbia. Georgetown’s Jennifer Van Voorst, a family-friend of Washington’s, also thought the United States displayed strong teamwork and communication throughout the tournament. Jennifer and her mom, Diana Van Voorst, used to volunteer at CCHS volleyball games when Washington lived in Clear Creek; and Washington used to babysit Jennifer’s daughter, Jaylin, 13. Jaylin said watching her former
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babysitter play in the Olympics has been a fun and cool experience. Diana described how her family has been friends with the Washingtons for a long time, and remembered when Washington was a child and attended CCHS volleyball games with her parents even before she played. While she last saw Washington in-person at her high school graduation party in Colorado Springs, Diana described how she’s enjoyed following her volleyball career since then. “It’s surreal when you know that person and you’ve seen them grow up,” she said of watching Washington play in the Olympics. Because there were no fans in the stands during the Olympics, Washington stated that getting pictures and videos from her friends and family reminded her that “even if they’re not in the stands here, they’re still in our corner back home.” “I am so grateful to have such an amazing support system back in (Colorado),” Washington wrote in an email to the Courant on Friday. “ … I am so incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such joy and such love. Thank you to everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
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Evergreen’s Lisa Keener, right, and Clear Creek volleyball coach Angie Thoennes celebrate the U.S. women’s volleyball team winning the Olympic gold medal Sunday at the Vintage Moose. More than 30 people attended the watch party for U.S. volleyball player Haleigh Washington, who grew up in Idaho Springs. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN
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Process Fee Returns 45.00 Marcela Isabel Billingsley Mileage 4.03 Melanie R Gutteea A c a d e m i c D e g r e e P r ograms 1,855.00 Michael Hult Board Meetings Expense 200.00 Mry Mcconnell Dba Bay Area Polygraph Professional & Technical Services (Other) 300.00 Neteo Inc Telephone Services 200.00 One L Design Miscellaneous Contract Services 248.75 Paul Warbington Board Meetings Expense 420.00 Pictometry International Corp Computer Hardware & Software 122,938.37 Pivot Energy Heat & Power 25,418.42 Pts Of America Llc Extradition Travel 3,913.00 Rental Services Inc Professional & Technical Services (Other) 162.00 Ruder Built Building Maintenance 8,718.00 Shred It Denver Miscellaneous Contract Services 30.00 Sierra Springs Office Supplies 81.01 Source Office Products Copier Clearing 7,125.84 State Of Colo Postal Fees 8,727.69 State Of Colo Printing Services 3,195.40 Sweep Stakes Unlimited Legal Services 90.00 T Mobile Telephone Services 2,658.04 Tschetter Sulzer Pc Service Of Process Fee Returns 350.00 Twin City Security Inc Contract Services 16,855.78 Twin City Security Inc Security Services 31,909.58 United Site Services Of Colorado Inc Water& Sanitation Services 3,383.80 Us Postal Service Postage 1,500.00 Veritiv Operating Company Janitorial Supplies 122.26 Veritiv Operating Company Freight 11.85 General Fund Total 947,578.28 University Of Denver Miscellaneous Contract Services 65.65 General Fund Grants Total 65.65 Excel Driver Services Llc Contract Services 1,925.00 Keating Wagner Polidori Free Insurance Claims Paid 99,000.00 Kleen Tech Services Corp Contract Services 472.08 Rocky Mountain Cpr And First Aid Medical Services 619.00 Verizon Wireless Telephone Services 85.67 Insurance Fund Total 102,101.75 Bfi Foothills Landfill Trash Removal Services 964.75 Brittni Ehrhart Customer Deposits-Damage 500.00 Chad E Goare Heat & Power 78.00 Colorado Traffic Markings Inc Miscellaneous Contract Services 1,875.00 Columbia Sanitary Service Inc Miscellaneous Contract Services 252.00 Concrete Express Inc Building Maintenance 12,478.00 Concrete Express Inc Miscellaneous Contract Services 12,478.00 Concrete Express Inc Trail Improvements 436,236.09 D & K Printing Inc Printing Services 5,750.00 Daniel Bianchi Customer Deposits-Damage 500.00 Engineering Analytics Inc Contract Services 433.20 Engineering Analytics Inc Internal Construction Management-Infrastructure 2,164.00 Garden Fairy Llc, The Lawn & Grounds Maintenance 3,600.00 High Plains Waterproofing Building Maintenance 3,788.00 Hillary Melissa Merritt Mileage 75.04 History Colorado Professional Dues & Memberships 250.00 Intermountain Rea Heat & Power 221.48 Jason D Hamburg Heat & Power 78.00 Lot Spot Inc Software As A Services (Saas) 869.40 Neil D Mcnutt Heat & Power 78.00 Roxane Cara Garcia Heat & Power 78.00 Timothy Redmond Mileage 180.88 Verizon Wireless Telephone Services 7,532.39 Open Space Fund Total 490,460.23 Concrete Express Inc Trail Improvements 628,348.61 Open Space Fund Grants Total 628,348.61 Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Inc Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n & Engineering-Infrastructure 838.55 South Traffic Impact Fund Total 838.55 Alsco Denver Industrial Janitorial Services 313.50 Andrew Todd Monson Life Safety Supplies 150.00 Aramark Services & Charges (Other) 279.00 Cce Recovery Services Trash Removal Services 510.00 Cobitco Incorporated Road Oil 5,075.00 Devin Fitzpatrick Wigglesworth Clothing Supplies 120.00 Fastenal Company Safety Supplies 257.69 Flaggers Inc Temporary Agencies 1,007.00 Forterra Inc Culvert Supplies 1,152.00 H2 Enterprises Llc Pavement Management Contracts 38,654.00 Hamilton Linen & Uniform Services & Charges (Other) 121.58 Hayden Duwayne Goldie Life Safety Supplies 150.00 Hector Aranda Life Safety Supplies 140.00 Ideal Fencing Corp Fence/Guardrail Repair Services 1,688.00 Intermountain Rea Traffic Related Power 147.12 Intermountain Rea Utilities (Other) 30.11 Jp Meyer Trucking & Construction Inc P a v e ment Management Contracts 20,619.50 Labor Finders Temporary Agencies 13,890.92 Martin Marietta Materials Inc Asphalt Supplies 15,331.29 Martin Marietta Materials Inc Concrete Supplies 6,470.22 Michaelangelo Mendoza Gamboa Life Safety Supplies 155.86 Muller Engineering Company Inc Road & Street Improvements 9,251.33 Oxford Recycling Inc Disposal Of Construction Spoils 120.00 Terracare Associates Llc Lawn & Grounds Main-
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nance 560.00 Online Consulting Inc Training & Education 895.00 Overdrive Inc Library Computer Service Materials 4,293.00 Overdrive Inc Library Books & Materials-Digital 13,804.76 Peak Elevator Llc Equipment Maintenance 360.00 Penguin Random House Llc Programs 2,500.00 Starkey, Douglas Quinn Programs 600.00 Stericycle Inc Janitorial Services 99.00 Waxie Sanitary Supply Janitorial Supplies 474.10 Library Fund Total 173,757.57 Alerus Retirement And Benefits Claims Administration Services 1,064.00 Delta Dental Of Colo Delta Dental Insurance Claims 114,422.60 Employee Loan Solution Llc True Connect Loans 132.97 United Healthcare Miscellaneous Seizure/Forfeitures 537,541.57 Benefit Plan Fund Total 653,161.14 Flaggers Inc Temporary Agencies 3,972.00 Cares Act Fund Total 3,972.00 Intermountain Rea Resident Deputy 62.14 Patrol Fund Total 62.14 Aramark Correctional Services Llc General Supplies (Other) 1,411.00 Inmate Welfare Fund Total 1,411.00 Colo Dept Of Public Health & Environment Intergovernmental To State 215.00 Community Language Cooperative Professional & Technical Services (Other) 130.00 Covendis Professional & Technical Services (Other) 18,236.00 Employee Loan Solution Llc True Connect Loans 131.80 Guadalupe Janet Gonzalez-Cervantes Mileage 25.48 Insight Public Sector Inc Software Maintenance Agreement 10,959.59 Tracy R Volkman Mileage 32.08 Public Health Fund Total 29,729.95 Family Devolopment Resouce Education & Training Materials 1,104.88 Katharine Brenton Professional & Technical Services (Other) 1,125.00 Point Defiance Aids Project Medical Supplies/ Drugs 332.48 R&S Northeast Llc Medical Supplies/Drugs 742.23 Tracy R Volkman Mileage 28.90 Public Health Fund Grants Total 3,333.49 Hill Petroleum Fuel 4,200.74 Key Rite Security Security Services 1,750.75 Waste Connections Of Colo Inc Trash Removal Services 644.19 Airport Fund Total 6,595.68 T2 Ues, Inc.Road & Street Improvements 13,200.00 Southeast Sales Tax - Capital Project Fund Total 13,200.00 Souder Miller & Associates C o n t r a c t S e r v i c e 7,841.00 Solid Waste Emergency Reserve Fund Total 7,841.00 Jeffco Housing Authority Hs-Miscellaneous Contract Services 268,602.02 C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t F u n d To t a l 268,602.02 Action Center, The Hs-Grants To Other Entities 3,450.00 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Other 18,779.56 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Rent 16,489.97 SALVATION ARMY HS-Grants to Other Entities 4,205.14 Community Development Fund Grants Tota 42,924.67 GRAND TOTAL 3,993,848.78
als from qualified executive search and recruitment firms to conduct a national search leading to the selection of a new Finance Director.
Legal Ad No.: CC444560 First Publication: August 11, 2021 Last Publication: August 11, 2021 Published In: Canyon Courier
8. Assisting the County Manager in the selection of semifinalists and finalists;
The Finance Director, under general direction of the County Manager, optimizes the financial performance of the County in order to fulfill the Board of County Commissioners’ priorities and goals. The Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of finance operations and implementing the County’s financial, accounting, budgeting and purchasing policies and directives. The position evaluates and advises County Manager and the BoCC on long range financial planning and provides clear, succinct and accurate data for fiscal decision making along with timely and reliable reports on the County’s financial status and budgetary performance. The Finance Director ensures the County’s financial compliance with state and federal laws, establishes and maintains internal controls, coordinates and manages the budget process, and prepares the comprehensive annual financial report. The position provides leadership and direction to 2.5 budgeted FTE positions in the Department. The selected executive search firm shall specialize in recruitment for municipal organizations, as defined in the Scope of Services, and/or have extensive executive-level personnel recruitment experience. Proposing firms must demonstrate that they, or the principals assigned to the project, have successfully completed engagements similar to those specified in the Scope of Services section of this RFP and to organizations similar in size and complexity to the County. All proposals submitted must remain valid for a minimum period of ninety (90) days after the date of the proposal opening. SCOPE OF SERVICES The contractor shall perform all Services described in this section and all obligations set forth in the professional services agreement.
The contractor will conduct a national recruitment (including attracting, interviewing, and hiring) of a Finance Director and assist the County Manager in selecting a qualified candidate, including the following services:
1. Working with the County Manager and Leadership Team to develop characteristics and attributes of the successful candidate, selection criteria, and recruitment process; 2. Developing recruitment strategies and timelines for approval by the County;
3. Developing an accurate and enticing job profile and a custom brochure describing the Finance Director position, the County organization and the community, for approval by the County; 4. Conducting targeted recruitment of qualified and experienced individuals; 5. Marketing the position on a local, regional and national basis (including social media, online job listings, and other appropriate resources); 6. Receiving and processing application materials;
7. Providing initial screening of all applications against the qualifications required in the job description and recommending potential semifinalists and documenting the reasons for not selecting applications;
9. Conducting credential verification and background referencing at the appropriate time;
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS CLEAR CREEK COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
10. Developing and coordinating a final selection process with the County Manager, including interviews with County Manager and staff, City tours, and interaction with County employees and community members;
Planning Commission Clear Creek County advisory boards and commissions offer an opportunity for citizen participation in local government. Service on boards is voluntary and appointments are made by the County Commissioners. Letters of Application for vacancies on the board listed below should be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444, OR Fax: 303-679-2440. OR Email: bluther@clearcreekcounty.us. Deadline for applications is: opened until filled. PLANNING COMMISSION: Seven members, three-year terms. Advises the Board of County Commissioners on zoning, subdivision and other land use planning issues. Studies and prepares master plan documents. Meets once per month on the third Wednesday in Idaho Springs, with additional meetings and site visits as necessary. There is a vacancy for three Full Members on the Planning Commission for 2021. Legal Ad No.: CCC000152 and CC444557 First Publication: August 4, 2021 Last Publication: August 11, 2021 Published In: Clear Creek Courant and Canyon Courier July 23, 2021 CLEAR CREEK COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EXECUTIVE SEARCH & RECRUITMENT FINANCE DIRECTOR
11. Planning for any on-site portion of the process including scheduling travel and lodging arrangements, per County specifications; 12. Conducting all background and reference checks on the final candidate(s); and,
13. Providing timely notification and any necessary follow up and feedback to all candidates not selected for the position. To review the entire Request -for-Proposal conditions and requirements, please visit the County website: http://www.co.clear-creak.co.us/bids.aspx Please address questions and submittals to: Brian Bosshardt County Manager’s Office 405 Argentine Street P.O. Box 2000 Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 679-2490 bbosshardt@clearcreekcounty.us
The deadline for submittal is 12:00 p.m. local time, August 16. Legal Ad No.: CC444558 Legal Ad No.: CCC000153 First Publication: August 4, 2021 Last Publication: August 18, 2021 Published In: Canyon Courier and Clear Creek Courant
BACKGROUND Clear Creek County is seeking competitive propos-
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Public Notices Metropolitan Districts CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PROPOSED DAKOTA RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the eligible electors of the proposed Dakota Ridge Metropolitan District of Jefferson County, Colorado (the “District”). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is anticipated that an organizational election for the creation of the proposed District will occur on November 2, 2021. Any eligible elector of the proposed District interested in serving on the board of directors should file a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form with the Designated Election Official of the proposed District no later than the close of business on August 27, 2021, at the address below. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available and can be obtained from Jessie Stamper, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 592-4380. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Section 1-13.5-1002, C.R.S., that applications for and return of absentee voters’ ballots may be filed with Jessie Stamper, the Designated Election Official of the proposed District, c/o McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80203, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, October 26, 2021). PROPOSED DAKOTA RIDGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Jessie Stamper Designated Election Official
Legal Ad No.: CC444563 Published in: Canyon Courier Published on: August 11, 2021 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there has been filed with the Board of Directors of Roxborough Water and Sanitation District (the “District”), Counties of Douglas and Jefferson, State of Colorado, a petition praying for the Inclusion of certain lands into the District. Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that they shall appear at a public meeting of the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District, on August 18, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., at 6222 North Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, Colorado, and show cause in writing why approval of the stated inclusion should not be granted. All protests and objections must be submitted in writing to the District’s Board of Directors at or prior to the public hearing (to spacheco@isp-law.com or Icenogle Seaver Pogue, P.C., 4725 S. Monaco Street, Ste. 360, Denver, CO 80237) in order to be considered, or shall thereafter be waived. Due to the threat to health and safety posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting is also being held via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459818759? pwd=ckUxUDJUUzZ1R0ltSEJvSERtc0RJdz09. The name and address of the petitioners and a legal description of the property to be included into the District is as follows: PETITIONER: Valley View Christian Church 11004 Wildfield Lane, Littleton, Colorado 80125
OF ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
tract. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.
By: ICENOGLE SEAVER POGUE A Professional Corporation
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TST Infrastructure, LLC, 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 101 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Phone: (303) 799-5197
Legal Ad No.: CC444562 Published in: The Canyon Courier Published on: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Bids and Settlements Public Notice SECTION 001113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ROXBOROUGH WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT LITTLETON, COLORADO WTP HIGH SERVICE PUMP ADDITION SERVING DWSD Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the offices of TST Infrastructure, LLC, located at 5655 South Yosemite Street, Suite 101, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, until Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 11:00 am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project generally includes the following Work:
Also known by street address as 11004 Wildfield Lane, Littleton, CO 80125.
Installation of an owner furnished 150 hp vertical turbine pump; relocating an existing 50 hp vertical turbine pump assembly; removal, relocation and replacement of certain steel process piping, valves, fittings, and equipment; revisions to existing electrical equipment and wiring; and new electrical equipment, wiring and controls. This work is located within the Roxborough Water Treatment Plant located at 8678 Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bids will be received for a single prime Con-
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1A-1A, County Palace, 3rd Amendment, as recorded on April 28, 2020 at Reception No. 2020034086, County of Douglas, State of Colorado
Bidding Documents will be available on Thursday, August 12, 2021, and may be obtained from the Issuing Office. Prospective Bidders may obtain the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Prospective Bidders are required to be listed on the plan holders list to be eligible to bid. The Bidding Documents will be available for download at no cost in PDF format. Bidding Documents download information must be requested by email from Kelli Kavinsky, KKavinsky@TSTInfrastructure.com. Upon TST’s receipt of email requesting Bidding Documents, the Prospective Bidder will be added to the plan holders list and emailed instructions for downloading Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 1:30 pm at the Roxborough Water Treatment Plant located at 8678 Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of the total Bid Price must accompany each Bid and shall be furnished in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders.
Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. Bids received from Bidders who are not recorded by the Issuing Office as having received the Bidding Documents will not be opened.
The Owner reserves the right to award the contract by sections, or reject any or all Bids, and to waive any informalities and irregularities therein. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Owner: Roxborough Water and Sanitation District By:Barbara J. Biggs Title: General Manager Legal Notice No. CC444564 First Publication: August 11, 2021 Last Publication: August 18, 2021 Publisher: Canyon Courier
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice If YOU were a patient in the office of J. Douglas Wilson DDS or Conifer Dental Group between 2012 and December of 2014, your treatment records are set to be disposed of by October 4, 2021. Please contact Conifer Dental Group at (303) 838-7904 prior to this date to receive your records. Legal Ad No.: CC444561 First Publication: August 11, 2021 Last Publication: September 1, 2021 Published In: Canyon Courier
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Now Hiring for the 2021 Season
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*Animal Shelter Assistant: Hiring wage is $16.50 - $18.15/hr DOQ *Code Enforcement Officer: Hiring wage is $22.64 - $24.90/hr DOQ *Control Tech: Hiring wage is $20.14 - $22.15/hr DOQ *Detentions Deputy: Hiring wage is $29.23 - $30.11/hr DOQ *Deputy Clerk: Hiring wage is $17.64 - $19.40/hr DOQ *Deputy Sheriff Patrol: Hiring wage is $33.94 - $34.96/hr DOQ *Dispatcher: Hiring wage is $24.62 - $25.35/hr DOQ *Equipment Operator I for the Transfer Station: CDL; Hiring wage is $18.00 - $19.80/hr DOQ *Equipment Operator II for Road and Bridge: CDL; Hiring wage is $21.00 - $23.10/hr DOQ *Laborer at Transfer Station: Hiring Wage is $14.90 - $16.40/hr DOQ *Permit Services Technician: Hiring wage is $21.49 - $23.64/hr DOQ *Plan. & Bldg. Serv. Assistant: Hiring wage is $16.35 - $17.99/hour DOQ *Part Time Animal Shelter Assistant: Hiring wage is $16.50 - $18.15/hr DOQ *Part Time EMT: Hiring wage is $20.14 - $22.15/hr DOQ *Part Time Paramedic: Hiring wage is $23.27 - $25.60/hr DOQ Taking applications until positions are filled Please view the HR page on the County Web Site to see benefits offered. See full job descriptions and application at: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/ Under I want to - on the left-hand side of the drop down - under Apply For/ Register- Click on Jobs in Clear Creek County - This will take you to the job posting site. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.
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Preschool Paraprofessional / Carlson Preschool Positions at Georgetown Community School Head Custodian FT / Benefits / CCHS Custodians (2 Positions) FT / Benefits / King Murphy / CCHS Head Cook / Benefits / King Murphy Cook (2 positions) / King Murphy and High School / PT Small Vehicle Driver / FT / Benefits Bus Driver / FT / Benefits MS Volleyball Coach (2 Positions) HS Cheer Coach Visit our Website to View All Open Positions Apply at: www.ccsdre1.org Clear Creek School District RE1, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Director of Human Resources, Robin Payne, robin.payne@ccsdre1.org 303-567-3851
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Residential/Commercial Miller Goldstar 300-AC_DC Heliarc Welder (Tig Machine with Foot Feed) Has portable cart, long leads and torch. It was used at Rocky Flats in the 1980’s. The cart holds 3 bottles. Gas and hoses are included. I have a receipt for the Argon Bottle. $500 or Best Offer or would consider a trade of Value Call 303-423-6347
Wanted to Buy Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201
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group. Register at www.evergreenrecreation.com/255/Kids-Triathlon. TUESDAY Farmers market • A farmers market will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 28 at Boone Mountain Sports, 2692 Evergreen Parkway. • A farmers market will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 31 at Evergreen Country Day School, 1093 Swede Gulch Road. UPCOMING Barefoot Mile The Barefoot Mile to benefit JOY International, which works to stop child sex trafficking, will be at Aug. 21 at Marshdale Park. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Funds are used for police training, special rapid response teams, awareness campaigns, emergency relief and more. For more information and to register, visit www.joy.org or www. thebarefootmile.org. EAPL 40th anniversary party The Evergreen Animal Protective League will host a 40th anniversary party at 1 p.m. Aug. 21 in the thrift store parking lot on Meadow Drive. Families and dogs welcome. For more information, visit eapl.org. Health & Safety Day Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s annual Health & Safety Day will be Satur-
August 11, 2021 day, Aug. 21, at the department’s administration building, 1802 Bergen Parkway. For more information, visit evergreenfirerescue.org. ConiferFest ConiferFest sponsored by Conifer Rotary will be at 3 p.m. Aug. 21 at Beaver Ranch. Tickets are $40 per vehicle available at the gate only for cash. There will be music, food and beer tasting. Proceeds benefit charities sponsored by Conifer Rotary. For more information, visit coniferfest.com. Ovation West 50th anniversary celebration Ovation West is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a dinner and entertainment at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Center Stage. Dance under the stars with William and the Romantics. A silent auction will be running throughout the evening. Visit ovationwest.org/events-tickets/ovationcelebration for more information and to purchase tickets. Building resilience in adolescents Learning about building resilience in adolescents recovering from trauma from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 25 via Zoom. Olivia Marks will conduct the meeting. For more information and to register, visit r1220.org. CAE Concerts in the Grove Center for the Arts Evergreen will host concerts in the grove behind the building, 31880 Rocky Village Drive in Bergen Park. Moors & McCumber will perform Aug. 25. Tickets are limited to 150 people per concert. Tickets are $25 for a single concert or $60 for all three. For more information and to purchase tickets,
visit evergreenarts.org. Movie in the Park Watch “The Princess Bride” at Arrowhead Park on Aug. 27. The event begins at 6 p.m., and the movie begins at sundown. Evergreen Rotary’s Recycle Day Evergreen Rotary’s Recycle Day will be Aug. 28 at the Evergreen Country Day School parking lot. For more information on accepted items and charges, visit evergreenrotary. org. Evergreen Fine Arts Festival The Evergreen Fine Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28-29 at Buchanan Fields. For more information, visit evergreenfineartsfestival.com. Free legal clinic A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. By telephone or video, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Pre-registration for individual 15-minute appointments is available by calling 303-235-5275 or visiting jeffcolibrary.org. Flower First Friday outdoor market The Flower First Friday outdoor market will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, at Flower A Hair Studio in Adobe Creek, 26290 Highway 74 in Kittredge. There will be local artisans, food and music. Summerfest Summerfest, Evergreen Center for the Arts’ annual arts festival will
be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 4-5 at Buchanan Fields. For more information, visit evergreenarts.org. 120 for $120 Center for the Arts Evergreen’s fundraiser 120 for $120 will start at 5 p.m. Sept. 10 at the arts center, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen. For more information, visit evergreenarts.org. Big Chili The 20th annual Big Chili chili cookoff will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Buchanan Fields, with the kids firefighter challenge starting at 10:30 a.m. Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibit Center for the Arts Evergreen will host the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition Sept. 13 through Oct. 26, with an opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 in the CAE gallery, 31880 Rocky Village Drive. Canyonfest Kittredge’s Canyon Fest will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Kittredge Park. Games, food, vendor booths and more highlight this annual community festival. `Fiddler on the Roof’ Ovation West presents “Fiddler on the Roof” Sept. 18-Oct. 10 at Center Stage in Evergreen. The iconic musical tells the bittersweet story of milkman Tevje and his daughters whose lives are overshadowed by the rise of anti-semitism in early 20th century Europe. Visit ovationwest. org/fiddlerontheroof for information and tickets