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A bucket-list art show Evergreen artist Gary Sohrweid shows his life’s work at one-man show at CAE BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Gary Sohrweid has worn many hats over the years both literally and figuratively. The 82-year-old — known for his Western attire, especially his cowboy hats and boots — was an art teacher at Evergreen High School for 30 years, has been a member of Evergreen Lutheran Church for 55 years and instrumental in organizing its annual Grove Sale, volunteered at the National Western Stock Show for more than 20 years, is involved in area theater groups, and has taken and taught art classes at Center of the Arts Evergreen. Sohrweid crossed something off his bucket list Nov. 12-14: having a one-man art show. The gallery at Center for the Arts Evergreen was filled with 100 of his paintings, showing his versatility, imagination, love of the West and more. Friends from the many areas of his life came to the gallery to view his artwork, many in awe of his artistry. “I didn’t want to wait around for a sympathy art show,” he said, noting that he wanted an art show while he was still healthy and could enjoy watching others view his work. “It’s been great because most people have only seen four to five of my paintings. They haven’t seen the scope of
Gary Sohrweid, artist and retired Evergreen High School art teacher, stands next to a painting he did of elk for his twin brother, PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST Larry, and Larry’s wife Elaine on their 50th wedding anniversary.
what I can do or what I have done. My dream has been realized: letting people know what I have done in my career as an artist.” Sara Miller, CAE’s senior director of exhibitions, education & outreach, said Gary was special to the
organization and to Evergreen. “He’s a student and teacher here,” Miller said. “He’s such a beloved person in Evergreen because he taught (at Evergreen High School) for so long. We were happy to give him the opportunity to show his
life’s work.” She called him a prolific artist with amazing diversity in his subjects and styles. “We’re happy to give back to SEE SOHRWEID, P12
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OBITUARIES MILLER MITCHELL
LInda Ruth (Rice) Mitchell April 26, 1947 - October 18, 2021
Melissa, her former husband, Ed Sr., and her sister, Sue McConnell.
It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of our loving mother, Linda Ruth Mitchell. Linda died of complications from COVID-19, on Monday, October 18th, 2021, at the age of 74. She was born in Olympia, Washington on April 26, 1947, to Wilbur and Edith Rice. Linda’s laughter and smile will forever be held in our hearts. Her spirit will always inspire us to keep on riding through it all and when it’s time to rest, find the best, most comfortable seat in the house. Linda is survived by her children, Ed and
William “Ben” Miller M.D.
September 2, 1925 - October 30, 2021
If you would like to show your support to Linda and her family we recommend making donations in Linda’s name to the Intermountain Humane Society, or to Rosie’s Ranch in Parker, CO. www.imhs.org www.rosiesranch.com Please send any stories or remembrances you’d like to share to: inmemoryoflindaruth@gmail.com
Ben Miller, 96, died peacefully in his sleep at his Evergreen home of twenty-six years on 10/30/21. He was a World War II veteran and a retired pediatrician. Ben was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jean. He is also preceded by his daughter Barbara, his infant son Jeffry Scott, his parents Harry and Helen Miller, and his brother Harry Miller. Ben is survived by his children: Deborah Miller, Nancy (Alfred) Wellnitz, Bill Miller, Bethann (Jeff) Sigman, and Amy Miller. He leaves behind his grandchildren: Will (Nicole) Miller, Bailey (Zack) Schrag, Abbie Sigman and Becky Sigman. His family is thrilled he was able to meet his great grandchildren:
Ben Miller and Jameson Schrag. He is also missed by his nephews and many cousins. Ben was a dedicated family man, attending most activities of his children and grandchildren. Many in this area will recognize him from the Conifer High bleachers. He was a committed Christian and attended Evergreen Lutheran Church in his later years. He was a passionate volunteer, serving at churches, international medical missions and at Children’s Hospital. A full obituary can be found at aspenmortuaries.com. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd in Wheat Ridge, on December 4th at 11:00 a.m.
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Concern about water availability in Evergreen hydrants However, Evergreen Fire says other avenues provide water accessibility BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Two Evergreen residents are questioning whether there is enough water flowing in hydrants in some Evergreen areas, concerned there is not enough water to protect existing buildings, let alone future development. Ken Fricke questioned the Evergreen Fire/Rescue board at its November meeting about why nothing was being done to meet the water-flow expectations in the International Fire Code, which is the guiding principle for EFR. Evergreen resident David Chapman added that even when EFR uses a sophisticated shuttle system to bring water in to fight fires, there is no guarantee that enough water exists to douse them. “Until we know fully that we can protect what is within the fire hydrant zone, we don’t need any more density in the activity centers,” Chapman said. “We need transparency. … We don’t
need a lot of houses together. … I hope (EFR) is going to embrace the water-flow issue.” He advocated for Jefferson County hitting the pause button on new development requests until the hydrant water-flow issue could be resolved. Parts of Evergreen and Kittredge are in one of three water districts: the Evergreen Metropolitan District, the West Jefferson County Metropolitan District that includes Bergen Park and El Rancho, and the Kittredge Water & Sanitation District. Fire officials said a good share of property is the Evergreen Fire Protection District is not in a water district, so those properties don’t have the benefit of fire hydrants. Dave Lighthart, general manager for the three water districts, said in an interview that the Evergreen and West Jefferson districts have 840 fire hydrants, and the hydrants’ locations determine how much water is available. He explained that water systems are not built with fire protection and fire flow in mind. EFR Fire Prevention Chief Jim King said in an interview that it’s inaccurate to say there is no water in the fire hydrants within the fire district. In addition, the
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fire district uses supplemental sources by shuttling water with the department’s water trucks, called tenders, to aid in fire suppression. As an example, Jeffco Public Schools is installing a cistern to make sure there is water available for the new Marshdale Elementary School, and two residential developments that are moving forward — one on Kerr Gulch and one south of Marshdale — also are planning to install cisterns. “There are alternative methods to get the water there that we need (for new development) without having to overtax the existing (water) system,” King said. “If someone is going to develop property, they have to work with us, and we have to work on ways (other than hydrants) to have an adequate water supply available.” He noted that water was an issue everywhere, even in large cities that don’t have the infrastructure for tall buildings. To compensate, some buildings have floors containing water tanks available in case of emergency. “This is nothing unique to fire service and not unique to Evergreen,” King said. “Water is an issue everywhere you go.”
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They came to the Colorado Center for the Blind seeking confidence. They left traumatized. Sexual abuses were kept quiet for decades at the world-renowned school for the blind in Littleton, former students and employees allege. More than a dozen previously unreported instances of sexual misconduct and abuse spanning at least two decades at the Colorado Center for the Blind have surfaced during an internal investigation of the school’s parent organization. Among the offenses were the alleged sexual assault of a 13-yearold girl by a summer youth camp counselor in 2001, a teacher accused of sexually harassing students in 2019 who was hired despite school leadership allegedly knowing he had faced accusations of unwanted sexual contact at another school, and a teacher who admitted he engaged in a sexual relationship with a 19-year-old student in violation of school policy. Reporter David Gilbert has been investigating for several months. Read his report — a collaboration of Colorado Community Media and The Colorado Sun — at ColoradoCommunityMedia.com.
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Cultivating gardeners at a young age
Parent Carrie Whittlesey works with first graders Declan Carmody, Alex Martelli, Dylan Pilcher and Maerin Grout to clean pumpkin seeds that they will dry in preparation of plantPHOTO SBY DEB HURLEY BROBST ing.
The Bergens form Garden Clubs to teach about growing from seeds to harvest Join us for Bergen Meadow’s Kindergarten Information Night Wednesday, December 1st 6-7 p.m.
The Bergens earn the John Irwin Award yearly for schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement. The Bergens have been the recipient of the Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for schools that demonstrate exceptional student growth. Our Kindergarten classrooms are filled with joyous learning. Our teachers engage our students in meaningful, developmentally appropriate activities that support learning for all students. Each Kindergarten classroom has a full-time paraprofessional, in addition to the teacher. Specials include Art, Music and P.E. for all Kindergarten students. All classroom teachers are trained to use Orton-Gillingham for daily phonics and spelling instruction. We focus on educating the whole child by teaching proactive social problem-solving skills. We provide differentiated programming for ALL learners. Bus transportation is available to all students that reside within our school’s boundaries. Before/After care and enrichment classes are available through Evergreen Parks and Recreation.
The Bergens are a great place to grow!
Detailed information will be available on www.thebergenschools.org under Family Resources, or call 303-982-4890 with questions.
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The greenhouses at The Bergens have been growing experiences for the students. Garden Clubs have cropped up at both schools, and they meet during lunch to plant seeds, tend to the plants, harvest and prepare the soil for another round. “It’s vital for kids to know where their food comes from,” said Jeri Hazeltine, who volunteers with the Bergen Valley Garden Club. “When you grow your own food, you get excited to eat it because you have ownership.” Parent volunteer Annie Howe added she hoped the children would try a wider variety of foods if they grew them because there’s a lot that goes into growing fruits and vegetables. “They get so excited,” parent Kate McMillan said of the students in the clubs as they watch the growing process. Both schools now have geodesicdome greenhouses — Bergen Valley’s installed in fall 2018 and Bergen Meadow’s installed in spring 2020. Now the Garden Clubs at both schools are blooming, and they’re testing whether they can grow a variety of seeds even as cold weather
Third grader Liesl Smith digs a hole to plant a bulb in the Bergen Valley greenhouse.
sets in in Evergreen. Every grade level is involved, according to teacher-librarian Elizabeth Mehmen. “Now that we’re back (in school) and in full swing, we wanted to start clubs up at both schools,” Mehmen said, noting that parents have volunteered to coordinate meetings. At a recent meeting of the third graders in the Bergen Valley Garden Club, students Molly McMillan, Evelyn Howe and Saphira Bloomer learned about planting flower bulbs, SEE GARDEN, P5
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such as which end goes up and why, how deep to plant them and why bulbs are planted in the fall rather than the spring before trying their hands at doing the planting. Molly and Saphira said they like to garden, so they joined the Garden Club to do even more gardening, while Evelyn wanted to learn about the pastime. Saphira likes planting seeds, while Molly and Evelyn like watching the plants grow. After the most recent harvest, the Garden Clubs have planted carrots, corn, peas, watermelon, cantaloupe and tomatoes. It will be a science experiment to see if all of the seeds germinate in colder temperatures, volunteer leaders said. At a recent meeting of the first graders in the Bergen Meadow Garden Club, parent volunteer Carrie Whittlesey had students collecting pumpkin seeds that will be cleaned and dried, so they can be planted later. She called the orange gooey pulp that surrounds the seeds “pumpkin poo.” Recently, second graders in the club released butterflies into the Bergen Meadow greenhouse, allowing them to look at the beautiful creatures up close and personal. The first graders said in unison that their favorite part of being in the club is planting seeds, plus getting their hands dirty and eating the vegetables they grow. Whittlesey said the Garden Clubs are so new that the volunteers and students are learning together about growing, greenhouses and running the clubs. Hazeltine said the added bonus for the Garden Club is: “We learn about gardening from each other. They are all eager to learn and try new things.”
Parent Annie Howe works with third graders Eloise Barrett and PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST Katie Sallee to plant flower bulbs.
Third grader Kadan Geltmaker works with greenhouse volunteer Jeri Hazeltine to plant bulbs in the Bergen Valley greenhouse.
First graders Alex Martelli, Declan Carmody, Wyatt Fontenot and Lane Gasparro clean pumpkin seeds that they will dry in preparation of planting.
Third grader Saphira Bloomer clears leaves from the plots in the Bergen Valley greenhouse.
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EHS seniors journey to the edge of space STEM capstone students prepare to launch a weather balloon in early December BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
As they prepare to send a weather balloon to the edge of space, Evergreen High School STEM capstone seniors are working to make sure their payload boxes can withstand the descent back to the ground — by throwing them off the roof of the school. In Stephanie Seevers’ STEM capstone class, students are learning valuable skills like coding, soldering and teamwork. The students are working on payload boxes containing Arduinos, or tiny computers, to send with the balloon that will launch Dec. 10. An Arduino is a microcontroller on which students program code, and then the device executes that code. The microcontroller contains a micro-SD card that stores data that can be analyzed back on the ground. Launching a weather balloon with multiple tiny computers attached is not a cheap endeavor. The EHS Educational Foundation is paying for the balloon launch, and local couple Sue and Steve Parks bought the Arduino kits for the students. Students will travel to Deer Trail
Senior Johnathon Silva examines his box after it broke open upon impact. PHOTO BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE
Elementary School to launch the balloon because the school site has been authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration for such an endeavor and because winds here tend to blow from west to east, so the balloon will travel east, Seevers said. Learning hands-on science Senior Sarah Grube is collect-
ing multiple data points with her payload using a barometric pressure and temperature sensor. Grube has fully immersed herself into the project, writing the SD code for the whole class. “I didn’t really know anything about coding or soldering before,” she said. “It’s gotten me a lot more interested in computer science.”
Other members of the class also are getting into the project. One group, made up of Savanna Raley, Abby Ast, Tim McDonald and Lilla Floody, put the finishing touches on the payload box that would protect their experiments before the drop test. SEE BALLOON, P7
Wilmot Elementary Feels like Family
Open House-Welcome Night December 9, 2021 • 6:00-7:30 PM Academics
Clubs & Activities
• ALP Enrichment - Passion projects, Battle of the Books • Inclusive & collaborative support for IEPs & 504s • Preschool – 5th grade collaboration and connection • Differentiated Instruction through Data Driven Instruction
• DEN Groups - connecting students with one another & caring adults
• Amazing PTA
• Green Team/Environmental Club-Nationally Recognized & Award winning
• Community Garden
• Community Action Team – CATS
• Growth Mindset
• Wilmot Warblers Choir
• Math acceleration
• Instrumental Music during the school day
• Experienced teachers trained in the Science of Reading and GT endorsed
• Robotics Club
• Project-based learning
• Spanish instruction after school, starting in January
• Integrated Social Emotional Learning
Community Engagement
• Chess Club starting in January
• Wilmot Council • Watch DOGS program
School Tours • State of the art new gym • New music room with a performance space • Beautiful new cafeteria with the best view in Jeffco!
• Restorative practices
Please join us to tour the school, meet teachers, ask questions, learn about the registration process, and see what makes Wilmot feel like a family! 2022-2023 Enroll Jeffco registration & Round 1 Choice Enrollment begins December 13, 2021. 5124 S. Hatch Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439 • 303 982 5370 • wilmot.jeffcopublicschools.org
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EHS seniors in the STEM capstone class retrieve their payload boxes after testing their PHOTOS BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE durability from the roof.
The students throw their payload boxes off the roof to test the durability of their designs.
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“We have four different experiments in this box,” Raley said. One such experiment was seeing how yeast reacts to the extremely high-altitude temperature and pressure in anticipation of baking “space bread” upon its return to the ground. The class has known about the project since August, but Ast says the last few weeks have really been crunch time. Aside from the obvious science they are learning, McDonald says his group is experiencing life skills as well. “Lots of teamwork,” he said, “and learning how to budget.” Learning it’s OK to fail The STEM capstone class started during remote learning last year, so this is the first time Seevers is teaching it in person. Seevers hopes that, above all, this project teaches her students about being scientists. “In my mind, I think the best
thing is for them to understand that scientists see something, try it and see if it works, fail, and then try something else.” After their roof-drop test, many students have more work to do before the actual balloon launch on Dec. 10. One student’s video cut out, another’s controller stopped collecting data and one box completely broke open. Seevers says this is just part of the scientific process. “The takeaway is ... that’s how science works,” Seevers said. “You fail at it, and then you find out a different way. I think students can be really afraid of failure ... and I think we set up a lot of their school year to make them afraid of failure.” She hopes experiments like this can teach them that failure is an important part of science and is a step in finding out what you want to know. Going forward, Seevers hopes the interest in her class continues. A group of freshmen came to watch the drop test, and the questions they had for one student afterward was a promising sign for the future of the STEM capstone class at EHS.
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VOICES On being grateful for our daydreams
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any of us have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving season. At the same time, however, many of our friends and neighbors may also be dealing with grief, loss and uncertainty. Even as we expect to gather in giving thanks this week, with so much out of our control we may find that we’ve made plans just to cancel them. Additionally, we might be anticipating the vagaries of upcoming holiday travel … which may or may not offer refundable fees or deposits. And, if you’re like me, you’ve been ordering exponentially more goods for pick-up or delivery – from groceries to board games – with the accompanying disclaimers for delayed or even undetermined delivery. Whether by choice or necessity, such outside uncertainties can make life feel exceptionally herkyjerky right now, like stutter-steps or even stumbling. Personally, I’m often overwhelmed.
So, a bit surprisingly for me, I find myself turning to a more interior life. I reminisce by scrolling around in the 11,368 digital images and 178 videos on my phone. I thumb through long-ago photos scattered in plastic Andrea Doray boxes or relentlessly attached to those sticky-pages in photo albums of the 70s. I gaze, wistfully, at inspirational books on my shelf – The Mindful Writer, The Writing Warrior, Writing Begins with the Breath and so on – while I dutifully contemplate actually doing any writing. And I daydream, oh, how I daydream! I’m retired in Tucson with a swimming pool and a 195-yard drive off the tee box. I’m flitting off to Iceland for a long weekend on one of those spectacular mid-winter deals where you are practically paid to come visit. Or I’m leaving everything behind for
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a simpl(er) life in a coastal village in Mexico, welcoming along anyone who wants to join me. My mind also, as yours might, entertains more altruistic aspirations: Traveling to work with Habitat for Humanity. Offering my willing hands at the scenes of natural disasters. Sponsoring a refugee family or raising a foster child. All of these options – and perhaps others – remain on the table for my future. What are your own individual daydreams? How are they shaping your life? At dinner last night, my sister told me her daydream is the absence of anxiety, which is often tangled up with COVID protocols that, as we all know, vary widely from occasion to occasion, venue to venue, and among the personal wishes of the various people who populate our lives. My nephew – finally accelerating his doctoral studies after nearly two years of COVID-related delays – had an intriguing comment about how difficult it can
be to focus on daydreams when there’s so much reality to deal with right now. He compared his own daydreaming to his vision board and, with his goals firmly identified, he’s already made many of his come true. So, inspired by my nephew and others, I’m able to envision the roads ahead for my daydreams … a path, as he might say, out of the realities where we currently reside. Perhaps this is one reason I’m so personally grateful for daydreams this Thanksgiving season. Finally, to paraphrase Amy Winehouse (and others who have picked up the sentiment): “It’s not just a daydream if you decide to make it your life.” Wishing you a fulfilling season of gratitude and daydreams. Andrea Doray is a writer who would like to hear about your daydreams. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com with your thoughts.
It all starts with the attitude of gratitude
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ach day brings us an opportunity to look upon the world in awe and wonder. Depending on where we live, travel to, or vacation, we have opportunities to see and experience some amazing sights. Mountaintops are once again covered in snow against a bright blue sky. The fall foliage seems to have come alive this year with greater vibrance and the flowing of a river or creek carrying the fallen crimson, orange and yellow leaves. The magnificence of a sunrise as it enters the sky and fills our day with hope. The calming sunset that reflects all the events and beauty of our day. A Caribbean Sea caressed by the breeze singing a song through the palm trees. A rolling ocean as the waves crash upon the sandy beach and rocky shore. Even if we do not get to experience these beautiful sights and sounds firsthand every day, with social media, we still have the chance to appreciate them through the posted photos and videos online. Or when friends or family share with us a picture of
their surroundings or “current situation.” And when they do, it lifts our spirit and feeds our attitude of gratitude. Some of us may not get to see nature’s wonders and God’s paintbrush as often as others, Michael Norton but we all get to experience something even more beautiful, more awesome and more tremendously amazing, we get to see one another. And even more than the beauty that surrounds and inspires us, there are everyday people of all ages who bring us to tears of joy as we watch and listen to all they contribute to this world. It is even more special when they do not even know that we are paying attention to them. These folks fill our spirit, pouring into our own attitude of gratitude. The smile and laughter of a young boy playing with his puppy. The look of awe and wonder on a young girl as she watches a ballerina perform live
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on stage. The belly laughs of a grandfather as he tells his favorite stories from yesterday. The scent of mom’s holiday cooking filling the apartment and home with the love. God’s greatest creation, His most beautiful works, can be seen by simply looking at those around us in any given moment. And then there are the people who really inspire us, the givers, doers, and those who humble us with their servant’s heart. One of the greatest joys this world can offer us is the opportunity to serve others. All too often we look to be served, and if the service isn’t up to our standards, takes too long, or perhaps doesn’t happen at all, we get upset. We are put out. And then, as if perfectly timed, we are humbled as we watch as someone else serves a homeless person, volunteers at a shelter, donates their time and money, and smiles lovingly through it all. That is awe and wonder, and that refills our attitude of gratitude. Sometimes we are simply watching passively at the beauty that surrounds us. And other times we are an active participant in this life, engaged in the creation and
in the doing, living in the experiences and sharing each moment. We appreciate every sight, sound smell, smile, gift, breath, hug, call, text, card, message, and words of hope and encouragement that fill the atmosphere all around us. Our attitude of gratitude is so strong we want to share it with everyone. Here, during this week of Thanksgiving, let’s remember that during the chaos and confusion, disruption and doubts, that there is still so very much to be grateful for. The joys found in the littlest and simplest things. The awe and wonder found on the faces of children of all ages. God’s paintbrush that colors the sky, the mountains, the oceans and the desert. What fills your attitude of gratitude this week? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we recognize and appreciate the beautiful blessings that surround us, 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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A month to show thankfulness
ince it is November and the month for Thanksgiving, I thought I would list a number of things for which I am grateful. I am grateful for my parents. My father gave me a functioning BS detector and more importantly taught me that there is no hole so deep you cannot climb out of it. My mom gave me my calmness and sense of justice that keeps things grounded. I am grateful for friends I had growing up as a kid in Claymont, Delaware, Richmond, Virginia, and other places. I am still in contact with many of them. I just wish I called them more, but time and circumstance happen. This little note lets them know that if no one else thinks the world of them, this wandering soul does. I am grateful for the men and
women of my parents’ generation who email or private message me to let me know that they are thinking of me and just to check up that I am doing OK. Sometimes it is difficult to stop being a Columnist mom or dad to every kid from the neighborhood. I am grateful for all four high schools I attended. All four provided me with a breadth and depth of different experiences. I am grateful for my history and accounting education as an undergraduate. I am grateful that I attended Wabash College in Indiana where I saw how a college is run the right way. I am grateful for the
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opposite experience at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am grateful for the brotherhood of a lifetime Delta Chi. I love all of my brothers even the ones I have not seen in 20-plus years. Thank you, brothers, for permitting this admittedly odd duck among you. I am grateful for all the mentors and role models I have had that have freely dispensed their wisdom and advice to me. I am also grateful for the anti-role models that I have had. They have also contributed by showing me the sort of person I never wish to be. I am grateful for my experiences in the Colorado GOP. It is not true that only the worst people are involved politically. There are some really wonderful selfless individuals in Colorado who just wish to make America a better place. I have met them and call all of them
friends. They have my gratitude for their help and friendship. They know who they are. I am grateful for being born a Catholic. What was a circumstance of birth became a strong conviction as an adult. I am grateful for the Sacrament of Confession, which helps me to try to be a better person. I am grateful for the self sacrifice and instruction of a myriad of priests and nuns, who gave me good example along the way. I am grateful for the readers who view this column every month. What I have tried to do is make a list of the things for which I am thankful. It is an example of one American life that was blessed at birth. So readers, what about the examples from your life? Joe Webb is the former chairman of the Jeffco Republican party.
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November 24, 2021
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Be still my hearth CONIFER – After evicting Tenant with some difficulty, Landlord told deputies, he’d done a quick inspection tour of the vacated premises and discovered that Tenant had inflicted wanton and presumably punitive damages on the house in parting. He also discovered the black, cast-iron wood stove normally stored in the shed behind the house missing and presumed stolen by Tenant. Landlord had immediately called Tenant, who admitted removing the massive appliance, but said he’d been under the impression that Landlord didn’t want it anymore. Landlord said he assured Tenant he was still very much attached to the wood stove and expected its return. A week later the missing stove was still missing and Tenant was no longer returning Landlord’s calls. Deputies told Landlord that the ravaged rental was a civil matter, but said they might be able to help out with the stove. Landlord said he wouldn’t bring theft charges so long as Tenant either returned the item or forked over its estimated $500 value. Contacted at his new place of residence, Tenant told deputies that Landlord and the several other people who recalled seeing the wood stove in the shed three weeks ago were all mistaken. He said Landlord had given him permission to remove the wood stove three years ago, and it was three years ago that he’d removed it. He further said he’ll “see (Landlord) in court” before he’ll hand over the ponderous pot-belly. Cited for theft, Tenant will soon get
his wish. The fallout EVERGREEN – A romantic night of power-drinking at numerous bars and clubs dissolved into tears and recriminations when overly lubricated tongues revealed to Ross that his beloved Rachel had been untrue. Storming out in a rage, Ross disappeared into the night. Consumed by guilt and frantic with concern for Ross’s safety, Rachel unselfishly sought to alleviate those negative emotions with a few more mojitos before rushing home to her distraught lover’s side. Alas, Ross had been busy in the interim, and Rachel arrived to find nearly all of her belongings pitched from their second-floor windows and scattered in piles and pieces all over the landscaping. Rachel’s friend, Pheobe, summoned deputies, who went upstairs to see if Ross was ready to unload on a Bro. “The apartment looked as if it had been ransacked,” the officers noted in their report. “Broken hangers, mirrored glass, coins, clothing and many other items were on the floor, and all of the rooms appeared to be in disarray.” Calmer by then, possibly due to physical exhaustion, Ross admitted to feeling “very angry” at news of Rachel’s betrayal, and further allowed that his anger may have led him to make “some bad decisions.” The only decision deputies had to make at that point was whether to charge Ross with criminal mischief, or criminal tampering. Rather than spend all night agonizing over it,
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they charged him with both, and led a drained and drowsy Ross away in handcuffs while Rachel, wretched and remorseful, sat sobbing amid her battered and broken belongings. This is us EVERGREEN – Drunk only with love for each other, on the afternoon of Oct. 26 dewy-eyed Monica and her doting beau, Chandler, drove up from the plains to Evergreen Lake. Taking advantage of the snug, but suitable, sanitary facilities available on the lake’s western shore, the picturesque pair changed into photo-friendly togs and spent a romantic half hour snapping “engagement pictures” of their giddy selves against one of the mountain area’s most scenic set-pieces. Chandler’s cell phone stuffed with cherishable memories, he and Monica changed back into casual wear and were well on their back down the canyon when Chandler realized he’d left the phone and its priceless portfolio back in the Port-o-Cabana. The device was long gone by the time they got back to the lake, and while deputies were certainly sympathetic to the sweethearts’ lament, they could do little but file a lost-property report. 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.
EPRD starts search for new executive director The Evergreen Park & Recreation has begun its nationwide search for a new executive director. The board of directors on Nov. 16 approved a job description and created a search committee that will screen applicants. The executive director position is vacant because Ellen O’Connor resigned earlier this month to pursue other interests. The board is looking for someone who can provide overall direction and strategic leadership for the district, with knowledge of budgets, the ability to work with other groups and a “realistic visionary who can plan and implement new, fiscally responsible recreation opportunities for the district on a continuing basis,” according to the job description. The board is looking for someone with a degree in business, public administration, park and recreation management or a related field, a minimum of 15 years of work experience with eight years in management. The salary range is $118,000 to $185,000, and board members Monty Estis and Peter Lindquist will serve on the search committee along with the district’s human resources director and another district employee. — Deb Hurley Brobst
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November 24, 2021
Morrison to keep police department Residents favor community policing rather than county sheriff BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Morrison residents want the town to keep a community police force. That was the message about 15 residents shared at a Nov. 16 meeting of the Town Board, which is deciding the police department’s future since its most recent police chief resigned after only three months on the job. “I’m one of those who has been very proud of the Morrison Police Department over the years,” Morrison resident Brewster Caesar said, adding that he was concerned about vehicles speeding in the town. “I know it’s expensive to do it, but we have a major problem with speeders in our town.” Board members continue to reiterate that they want to keep a local police force to enforce laws such as speed limits but also to be a peacekeeping face for the town along downtown and in neighborhoods. “Public safety is perhaps our most important community asset,” town officials wrote in a memo in response to a consultant’s report evaluating the police department. “Everything we value about living here would be at great risk without it, and the town is deeply grateful to the Morrison Police Department for that. We are fortunate to live in
a place with very little crime, which is supported by a police department that knows our community well.” The board agreed that the emphasis on a community-driven police force would be central to rebuilding the department. “I would love to see us maintain that local community police department,” Trustee Debora Jerome said. Board members and community members commented on the important relationships officers form with residents in the town. Trustee Katie Gill said she hopes the town will build a stronger community relationship with the future department. The consultant, KRW Associates, in a report the town received earlier this year, suggested that the town have a smaller police force and contract with the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement during overnight hours. KRW recommended and the board agreed on Tuesday night that the police department should have a chief, a sergeant, four officers and a secretary. In the past, the department had as many as 10 employees. However, the board recognizes the limitations the town faces in that it will need to start with hiring a new police chief and follow with hiring more officers. “It may be out of our reach at this time,” Trustee Katie Gill said. For the foreseeable future, Morrison will continue to contract with the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office, paying Jeffco $24,000 per month to provide
around-the-clock law enforcement. The Morrison board on Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement with Jeffco, which replaces the previous, less formal letter of agreement the town had with the department. The town will start a search for a new chief, using the same search committee that is used to hire former Chief Misty Siderfin, who left the department in October. The search committee will be asked to consider prior applicants before deciding whether to bring in new applicants, board members said. Police department difficulties Morrison has the reputation of being a speed trap for vehicles on C-470 and U.S. 285, with town officials emphasizing that speeds on those highways need to be monitored for safety purposes to thwart the numerous accidents on both roads. There had also been some friction between Morrison’s last two chiefs and town officials because of how the police department budget was set, relying on proceeds from speeding tickets to primarily fund the department. KRW Associates said in the report: “The current and past atmosphere in Morrison appears to be one of each officer being expected during each tour of duty to write traffic tickets. The officers shared with KRW staff the sense that their continued employment is dependent upon their combined summons activity.”
Siderfin tendered her letter of resignation on Oct. 7, stating she was “unable to continue within this role due to the limited resources, lack of financial stability and budgeting for the Police Department, demands for the police department to support its own budget, lack of transparency, and extremely low numbers of quality applicants for the current vacancies.” Siderfin had replaced George Mumma, who parted ways with Morrison in August 2020. Mumma was hired in 2017, and he maintained that he wanted to strike a better balance between writing traffic tickets and solving crimes. Ultimately, Mumma formed a three-person traffic unit that could focus on writing tickets while other officers were assigned to working cases. Siderfin was hired in early July because of her qualifications, her experience with community policing, and town officials believed her personality would fit will with the town, Winters previously said. In August, Siderfin asked the Town Board to contract with the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office to provide Morrison with law enforcement for six months while she rebuilt the department. The decision came because Morrison had lost several officers to other departments with higher salaries. In September, an officer’s starting salary was increased from $43,000 to $55,000 annually.
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November 24, 2021
SOHRWEID FROM PAGE 1
someone beloved in Evergreen,” she noted. Gary’s daughter Tiffany Nayar, a 1989 Evergreen High School graduate, called her dad a fixture in Evergreen. “For him to have this art show is so exciting,” she said. As a daughter, “you don’t always get to celebrate your parents’ accomplishments with your parents. It’s a huge deal for him and a big honor to celebrate with him.” Nayar said her dad had more integrity than anyone she has ever known. “He is the most generous and caring human being,” she said. “You can see by how many people are coming to support him. I’m very proud of him.” Daughter Michele O’Dell, EHS class of 1991, called her dad vivacious with a great sense of humor. “He wanted to have his own show his whole life,” O’Dell said. “This is a pinnacle for him.” Early years and cowboy attire Gary, originally raised on a farm in Nebraska, got an art teaching job at the newly opened Wilmot Elementary School in 1962. Without an art room, Gary had a cart that he wheeled to classes. In 1964, he moved to Evergreen High School, where he spent 30 years educating students about art. Gary’s identical twin brother, Larry, taught art at Marshdale Elementary School, and people often confused the brothers. They dressed the same through teachers college in Kearney, Nebraska, with Gary noting that it was comfortable since their mom dressed them alike as children. Gary grew to love Western clothing after his move to Evergreen when the Wilmot faculty went on a camping trip in the mountains, and he bought a pair of cowboy boots to wear. “Then I started wearing them and enjoyed it,” he said, explaining that he traveled to art shows in Arizona and Nevada, and he became even more intrigued by Western clothing. “I picked up guidelines and ideas,” he said, “and I would dress my version of it. … It became more and more a part of me. I probably don’t go out without a hat and
A visitor looks at some of Sohrweid’s paintings.
boots.” Gary says he still has 30 pairs of cowboy boots, though he used to have more. Some he’s given away and others don’t fit quite the way they used to. He still has the matching scarves, called wild rags in the Western wear vernacular. And he figures he still has 20 cowboy hats. His friends talked about how he was always impeccably dressed in color coordinated Western wear. “When I see him, I feel I am underdressed,” retired teacher Ann Fremgen said. An artist’s life Gary found that spending a lot of time on his own art was difficult when he was teaching, so he kicked painting into high gear upon retirement. He began plein air painting with a group of retired art teachers, which he enjoyed because they critiqued each other’s work. “I started looking at my paintings more closely,” he said, “and I didn’t have the consistency that I’d like.” He began taking painting classes at CAE to, as he put it, try to overcome bad habits. “I wasn’t always terribly comfortable about seeing my own work,” he said. “(Evergreen artist) Pem (Dunn) really helped my approach and looking critically at my own work. When you’re in your (home) studio, you can’t raise your hand and ask for help.” Gary says he becomes bored easily. “I’m always searching for something I haven’t tried before and seeing how it’s going to work,” he said.
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For example, he painted a sunset, but something didn’t seem right, so he turned the painting on its side and created cows out of the clouds, still keeping the purple, blue and orange hues from the sunset. Artistic philosophy Gary called painting like being a magician. “You give the illusion of depth, the illusion of water, of clouds, of everything,” he said. “For some people, it’s like magic. They say, `I don’t know how you do that.’” Gary has worked using brushes, palette knives and even cardboard, noting that cardboard adds different effects on the paintings. “I looked at some of my paintings and decided something wasn’t working,” he said, “so I used the cardboard and added layers of paint to the (original) painting. I didn’t change anything, but I let the colors work for me.” He enjoys being in his home studio on Lookout Mountain. “The art that I’m doing now has been a life-saver,” he said because his wife of 52 years, Nancy, is living in a memory-care facility. “The art is a place where I can go and get my mind on a different track,” he explained. “It gave me some feeling of moving forward and learning and doing something for myself.” Gary said he’s attracted to reflections and running water, which is a theme of many of his more recent paintings. “It has that movement,” he explained. “Rocks can’t move, but the water can move around them. That
Some of Sohrweid’s Western paintings.
intrigues me a lot or the reflections on quiet water because of the way that you can have a reflection that is really smooth.” While he says he’s not good at painting animals “because their eyes have to be right,” he gave Larry and his wife Elaine a painting of elk for their 50th anniversary. It was hanging in the gallery for his one-man show.
Reacting to the show Sue Queen, a longtime Evergreen educator, said she loved the variety in Gary’s work from abstract to Renaissance to Western to landscapes. Kathleen Davis, vice-president of the Evergreen Players board, who donned a cowboy hat in Gary’s honor, called Gary endlessly creative, pointing to the number of sets Gary had designed and painted over the years. He helped paint the sets for “Fiddler on the Roof,” which Evergreen Chorale performed in October. She was partial to his paintings of trucks. Cathy Taylor, who knew Gary from church, called all of his work wonderful. Retired teacher Ann Fremgen said the art show was “so Gary,” noting she really liked his Western pieces especially the cutouts. She said some painters frame their work, but Gary’s cutouts had nothing extraneous to take the viewer’s eye from the focal point. Gary explained that he can paint portraits and realistic paintings, but he doesn’t really enjoy it. “I’m an impressionist in my soul,” he said. “I enjoy what I’m doing now.”
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November 24, 2021
Parents grapple with vaccination question Children ages 5 to 11 join ranks of eligibility for COVID shots BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
While some parents have moved forward with getting their children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated against COVID-19, others are still hesitant. Dr. Brandi Freeman, a pediatrician for Children’s Hospital Colorado, said she has been addressing a lot of parent concerns, hesitation and anxiety as they struggle to make a decision on whether or not to get younger children vaccinated. “The hesitancy given the environment and the world we live in today is a normal thing,” Freeman said. “As a pediatrician, I try to talk to parents and work to understand what their hesitancies are and answer the questions they have.” The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the Pfizer vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 in early November. After the approval, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) followed suit, advising parents to get the vaccination for school-age children. In the Nov. 5 press release, the CDPHE said, “Vaccines are the safest, most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help avoid
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Calvin Grimes, 8, and Cooper Grimes, 5, receive their COVID vaccinations.
the worst outcomes — severe illness, hospitalization, and death — among those who do become infected. Getting vaccinated means kids can look forward to holiday activities, participate in extracurricular activities, have fewer interruptions to inperson learning, and see family and friends without worrying as much about getting COVID-19 or having to quarantine and miss out.” Until the recent FDA approval, only those 12 and over were eligible for the vaccination. According to CDPHE data, 10% of the 3.9 million people vaccinated in
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Colorado range in age from 5 to 19. Once her children were eligible, Centennial mom Katherine Giuffre said she was “elated” to get her two sons, ages 5 and 7, vaccinated quickly. Giuffre said she did not have the same level of hesitation as other parents, noting it is all about safety. “I was so excited and started looking for clinics to schedule the vaccination right away,” she said. “I had been preparing and researching for months. With them vaccinated, I feel safe in having them going to school. We are going to be able to
really get out in the world again. We love to travel, and this is important to be able to do that.” After the vaccinations, Guiffre said her 5-year-old complained of a sore arm, but it did not prevent him from playing tennis and going about his day. Her 7-year-old had zero side effects from the shot, Guiffre said. Freeman said soreness in the injected arm has been the most common side effect patients are reporting. Children may also feel ill for about 24 hours, Freeman said, noting that the side effect is normal and no cause for concern. With a vaccination that has become politicized over the last two years, Freeman said not all parents are as excited as Guiffre. Some of the common concerns about getting the vaccinations are what the longterm effects will be, Freeman said. Freeman said some concerns and hesitancy stem from myths being spread on social media and throughout the internet. Freeman said a common misconception is that the COVID vaccination is brand new with little research or data. In actuality, Freeman said, the mRNA that makes up the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines was developed more than 20 years ago and shelved. Like a pair of shoes that someone loves but does not have a special occasion or an outfit to match, FreeSEE VACCINE, P14
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man said a person may buy them and shelve them until the right time. “The vaccination is similar,” Freeman said. “The technology was developed and held until we needed it. The vaccine is safe and can help get us back to what we consider normal life.” Another common myth that has had no actual scientific data to back it up is that the vaccine will cause fertility issues, Freeman said. The side effects that are common, Freeman said, are no different from other shots. “Millions of people have received these vaccines without a problem,” she said. “With that, it is important to prepare your child. It is a needle and there is some pain associated with that. Coach them before the shot to settle the anxiety they may have.” Guiffre said she started preparing both her boys several weeks before the vaccination date. With communication and talking about what to expect, Guiffre said, there were no tears. Freeman said in advising parents about the vaccination, she is honest that the long-term effects of getting COVID are a lot more worrisome than the short-term impacts of a vaccination. While each childhood COVID case is different, Freeman said with every diagnosis in children there is a concern it will turn into MIS-C.
November 24, 2021 MIS-C, or multisystem inflammatory syndrome, is a serious condition associated with COVID-19 where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs. Over the summer, Dr. Anne Jobman, of UCHealth Primary Care, said the problem with MIS-C is that it can present with a variety of symptoms and show up weeks after a child is exposed to COVID. Symptoms of MIS-C can include abnormal gut pain, bloodshot eyes, chest tightness/pain, diarrhea, feeling extra tired, headache, low blood pressure and neck pain. Freeman said she has advised families that the risks associated with the vaccine are less risky than getting COVID. Besides protecting the child against COVID, Freeman said, a vaccination will also protect other people. “A vaccinated child will not infect other people,” Freeman said. “It will protect their grandparents, people who are immune compromised and the community as a whole.” As the number of vaccinations among the state’s children increases, clinics have been set up in various counties and select pharmacies, such as Walgreens, have made the shot available to young patients. To find a vaccine clinic for children, visit the state’s website at covid19.colorado.gov/kidsvaccines.
Cooper Grimes, 5, said he had no tears in getting the COVID vaccination. PHOTO BY JON GRIMES
VACCINATION QUESTIONS ANSWERED With plenty of questions and concerns around the newly expanded age limit for COVID-19 vaccinations, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment answered some common questions. Do children get the same type of vaccine as adults? Children age 12 to 17 years can get the same kind of Pfizer vaccine as adults. Children age 5 to 11 years will get a smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine is one third of the dose of the Pfizer vaccine used for teens and adults. How well does the vaccine work for children? Pfizer’s clinical trials showed that the vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 infection. The vaccine for children age 5 to 11 years was about 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 infection. Both vaccines were 100% effective in preventing severe disease and death. What are the side effects of the vaccine for children? The side effects in children are similar to the side effects experienced by adults. They can include tiredness, headache, soreness, chills and fever. In clinical trials, children ages 5 to 11 tended to have milder side effects than teens and adults. Most side effects are mild and go away on their own after a day or two. Will my child need two doses of the vaccine? Yes. Be sure to schedule your child’s second dose 21 days or three weeks after the first dose. Can my child get routine vaccines at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes. It is safe for your child to receive other routine vaccines on the same day as a COVID-19 vaccine. You may be able to include other routine vaccinations at the appointment, which are vital for keeping kids protected from other illnesses.
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November 24, 2021
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PGA of America President Jim Richerson and PGA Hall of Fame recipient Kyle Heyen pose for a photo during the 105th PGA Annual Meeting at the Hilton Milwaukee City PGA Center & Wisconsin Center on Nov. 3 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Hiwan golf pro Kyle Heyen advises that when you find something you never get tired of, stick with it. That’s exactly what he did, and he’s gone farther in the sport than he ever expected. In fact, he and five others have been inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame, the association’s highest honor that recognizes a career-long commitment to the game. Heyen said the honor was unexpected. “I was honored and humbled to receive the phone call from the PGA president and vice-president,” he said. “Never in my entire career did I think I would be in the PGA Hall of Fame.” Heyen, who was inducted into the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame in 2011, has received numerous awards from both the Colorado PGA and national PGA organizations. He also has served on a host of committees both on the state and national level. Mark Davidson, of Evergreen, a longtime Hiwan Golf Club member and friend, was on the edge of his seat waiting to hear if Heyen would be inducted because he wrote a letter of recommendation. When he heard the news that he made it, Davidson felt like he had done his part. “When he let me know he had been voted in, it really was a relief that I didn’t screw up his chances,” he said, laughing. A teen on the tees Heyen has been golfing since he was a teenager. He spent his younger years working and playing at Indian Tree Golf Club in Arvada and became seriously involved in the sport after he graduated high school. In December 1980, he landed a job as an assistant golf pro at Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen, knowing the job would be a good step in his career, and five years later, he became the club’s golf pro.
“Little did I know that 41 years later I would still be standing here,” he said. Davidson remembers when they were both young men at Hiwan, only a few months apart in age. Davidson joined the club soon after graduating from college since he had played there with his parents growing up. “Twenty-seven is pretty young to join a golf club, and 27 is really young to be a head professional at a well-known golf club,” Davidson said. “So Kyle and I just kind of ended up becoming pretty quickly good friends.” Since both had backgrounds in golf, they understood each other well. “We just were like two young guys at the same club, and we had a lot in common,” Davidson said. A special place Hiwan Golf Club is a special place for Heyen, who has golfed all over the country. “Hiwan is a special class, from our years of hosting the Colorado Open to hosting the American Junior Golf Events, just the history of Hiwan in the state of Colorado, there’s no other community or clubs that can match that,” he said. He added that Hiwan has a course he never gets tired of playing. The same seems to be true for Davidson, too. Davidson calls Heyen a friendly person that club members enjoy being around. “He’s a super nice guy. I mean, he gets along with everybody,” he said. “He’s pretty low-key, pretty quiet, but then again, he’s a golf pro not a football coach.” What drives Heyen is his desire to see others succeed and fall in love with the game. “He wants people to be successful,” Davidson said. Heyen says he enjoys interacting with members and sharing his love of the game. “I think my greatest accomplishment is my ability to attract new players to the game,” Heyen said.
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November 24, 2021
Evergreen poms win second straight league title
HAPPENINGS We’d like to know about events or activities of interest to the community. Visit www.canyoncourier.com/ calendar/ and post your event online for free. Items will apear in print on a space-available basis. THURSDAY Thanksgiving Service The Evergreen Christian Science Church, 28244 Harebell Lane, invites the community to a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. The service will include hymns, a Bible lesson and expressions of gratitude to God for His goodness. Child care for small children is provided. For more information, visit christianscienceevergreen.com.
The Evergreen High School poms team.
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Two in a row for the Cougars! The Evergreen High School poms squad traveled to Arvada West High School last week, and won its second consecutive league title, beating out other Jeffco 4A squads in what Head Coach Sophie Updike called the girls’ first major competition of the season. “So proud of the team for remaining flexible and hard working through the ever changing challenges and opportunities that the past year has presented us with,” Updike said. “What was most amazing about the competition was that the team
put their best performance on the floor.” The team picked a good time to peak, as the win sends the poms squad on to the CHSAA Spirit State Championships on Dec. 11 in Colorado Springs. The State Championship is held at the Broadmoor World Arena. dedication and love from the 16 incredible Athletes. Updike said she wanted to thank “the whole Pom family, with amazing efforts from the athletes parents’ in particular, and the coaching staff including Melissa Thomas, Melissa Berninzoni and Jesse Florquist.”
EChO’s Turkey Trot The 11th annual Turkey Trot sponsored by Evergreen Christian Outreach will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, starting and ending at Church of the Transfiguration on the east end of downtown Evergreen. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the trot starts at 9 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. Cost is $25 for adults and teens and $12 for children 12 and under. For more information and to register, visit evergreenchristianoutreach.org. SATURDAY Breakfasts with Santa The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring four breakfasts with Santa from 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 27 at El Rancho Brewing, Dec. 4 at The Bistro at Marshdale, Dec. 11 at the Woodcellar Bar & Grill
and Dec. 18 at The Wild Game. For information and tickets, visit evergreenchamber.org. Christmas Lights at Conifer Community Church The Christmas lights premiere will be Nov. 27 at Conifer Community Church, 9998 S. Havekost Road, Conifer. The in-car and outdoor party will have three times: 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reservations are required. Reserve a spot at conifercc.org. MONDAY Light Up Conifer The Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Light Up Conifer competition for the homes and businesses with the best holiday decorations with trophies and prizes awarded. Sign up by Nov. 29 at goconifer.com. TUESDAY Silent Auction to Benefit IMHS River Canyon Gallery, 57 Main St. in Bailey, is holding a silent auction to benefit the Intermountain Humane Society through Nov. 30. Winners will be notified Dec. 1. Auction items include paintings, wood carvings, stained glass, fused glass, sweaters, pottery and jewelry. UPCOMING Evergreen Chamber Member Breakfast The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly SEE HAPPENINGS, P24
WORSHIP DIRECTORY ASCENT CHURCH 29823 Troutdale Scenic Drive in Evergreen Join us in person for Worship Services on Sundays at 10:00am Kids church for nursery to 3 year old offered Sunday Forge Student Ministry for Middle thru High School 5:30-7:00pm contactus@ascentchurch.co/www.AscentChurch.co Live streaming services at 10:00am at www.facebook.com/WeLoveEvergreen
CHURCH OF THE CROSS Please join us for Sunday worship at 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen or visit www.churchotc.com 8:30am Traditional Service 10:30am Contemporary Service Communion is served every Sunday at both services. All are welcome! Visit our website at www.churchotc.com for info on church activities. 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen • 303-674-4130 • office@churchotc.com
BERGEN PARK CHURCH Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am We are here to love God and to love people, and to serve those who make our communities better. A Gospel Centered Church 31919 Rocky Village Dr. 303-674-5484 info@bergenparkchurch.org / www.BergenParkChurch.org
CHURCH OF THE HILLS PRESBYTERIAN (USA) Worship 10:00 a.m. Reverend Susan P. Boucher Office Hours: Mon 9:00-5:00; Tu-Thur 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Buffalo Park Road and Hwy 73 www.churchofthehills.com
CALVARY CHAPEL EVERGREEN Teaching the Bible verse by verse 32214 Ellingwood Trail Evergreen, CO 80439 (lower level, next to Tuscany Tavern) Join us for our Sunday Worship Service at 10am 303-408-7993 Email: info@calvarychapelevergreen.com Website: calvarychapelevergreen.com CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES 28244 Harebell Lane Sunday Service & Sunday School 10am Wednesday Evening ZOOM Meeting 7:30pm Contact: clerk@christianscienceevergreen.com for ZOOM link Reading Room 4602 Pletner Lane, Unit 2E, Evergreen Open Tues - Thurs - Fri 10am-4pm, Wed 12-6 Sat 12-3pm
CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPAL In-Church Sunday Communion Quiet Service 8:00 am & with Music 10:00 am 10:00 am only Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8601726656 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. services will be in our Meadow --June through September-27640 Highway 74 - ¼ mile east of downtown Evergreen at the Historic Bell Tower www.transfigurationevergreen.org CONGREGATION BETH EVERGREEN (SYNAGOGUE) Reconstructionist Synagogue Rabbi Jamie Arnold www.BethEvergreen.org / (303) 670-4294 2981 Bergen Peak Drive (behind Life Care)
CONIFER CHURCH OF CHRIST “Doing Bible Things in Bible Ways” New Location: Green Valley Center (Corner of Springs Road and Hwy. 285) Sun: 9:00a.m. Bible Study-10:00a.m. Worship; Wed: Bible Study 7:00p.m. EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen - 303-674-3413 www.EvergreenChristianChurch.org - eccdoc01@gmail.com Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., with communion every Sunday We are an inclusive faith community and welcome you to join us in our new ministry journey. EVERGREEN LUTHERAN CHURCH 5980 Highway 73 + 303-674-4654 Rev Sara Wirth, Interim Pastor Join us for Virtual Worship on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EvergreenLutheranChurch Sunday Worship uploaded by 10am. www.evergreenlutheran.org + All Are Welcome! MOUNT HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH - LCMS 30571 Chestnut Drive ~ (303)670-1387 Sunday Worship 9:00am • Education for All 10:30am Rev. Carl Frank, Pastor www.mounthopelutheranlcms.org PLATTE CANYON COMMUNITY CHURCH Located at 4954 Co Rd 64 in Bailey, Office hours M-F 8am-2pm, 303-838-4409. Worship & Children’s Church at 10am, Small Group Studies for all ages at 9am, Nursery provided. Pastor Dr. Larry Kalb, Youth Pastor Jay Vonesh, Discipleship Pastor Terry Rogers. Other activities: Choir, Youth, Men’s/Women’s ministries, Bible Studies, VBS, MOPS, Cub/Boy Scouts.
ROCKLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH “Connecting all generations to Jesus” Please check our website, www.Rockland.church, for updated service times ¼ mile north of I-70 at exit 254 17 S Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd., Golden, CO 80401 303-526-0668
TIMBER RIDGE CHURCH Location: The Village at Aspen Park 25587 Conifer Rd. Unit 5A201 (2nd floor - above the UPS Store) Sunday Worship 10:00 am www.timberridgechurchconifer.org • 303-834-3577
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF EVERGREEN Rev. Sarah Clark • 303.674.4810 • www.evergreenumc.org 3757 Ponderosa Dr. across Hwy 74 from Safeway in Evergreen Join us in person every Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am for live worship Please join us online every Sunday at 9am at our website for a new worship experience. “Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds”
To place your listing in the Worship Directory call Donna, 303-566-4114
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3. ACRONYMS: What does RPM stand for?
1. William Shakespeare
4. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition called “nomophobia”?
2. Two countries: The Vatican in Italy, San Marino also in Italy and Lesotho in South Africa
5. TELEVISION: What is the address of the home on “The Munsters” (1964-66)?
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7. MUSIC: What was the woman’s name in the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Gimme Three Steps”?
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9. MOVIES: Which 1959 movie had the subtitle “A Tale of the Christ”?
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Public Notices call Marley 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice Jefferson County Press Listing Expenditures for 11/05/2021-11/10/2021 BMW of Henderson Motor Vehicle Overpayments 15.00 CT Corporation System Motor Vehicle Overpayments 133.83 EARL D SMITH Motor Vehicle Overpayments 452.27 Ernesto Antonio Greco Motor Vehicle Overpayments 73.22 FNBO Motor Vehicle Overpayments 51.37 Interstate Title Solutions Inc DMV Nationwide Motor Vehicle Overpayments 240.13 Johnson Auto Plaza Motor Vehicle Overpayments 28.62 KELLY MARIE SEREDA Motor Vehicle Overpayments 118.98 KIA of Cheyenne Motor Vehicle Overpayments 20.00 Leann & Kevin Quinn Motor Vehicle Overpayments 134.39 Leigh A Kahre Motor Vehicle Overpayments 8.20 Marilyn Lee McNamara Perkins Motor Vehicle Overpayments 48.79 MARILYN OWEN WAY Motor Vehicle Overpayments 139.80 Rocky Mountain Eurosport LLC Motor Vehicle Overpayments 20.00 STEVE C MADZO Motor Vehicle Overpayments 20.00 Timothy D Siebenthal Motor Vehicle Overpayments 56.67 Valley Nissan LLC Motor Vehicle Overpayments 12.20 Westminster FCU Motor Vehicle Overpayments 210.75 Clerk & Recorder Custodial Fund Total “ 1,784.22 “ 1ST PRIORITY ROOFING Revenue Refunds 234.00 Alkamie LLC Consultant Services “ 2,625.00 “ ALTITUDE BUILDING AUTOMATION INC Maintenance Agreement “ 1,980.00 “ ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES LLC Kitchen Supplies 365.45 AT&T MOBILITYTelephone Equipment 404.17 AT&T MOBILITYTelephone Services 544.74 AT&T MOBILITYWireless Service 90.29 AXSIUM GROUP LTD Consultant Services “ 17,640.00 “ 372.00 BCT COLORADO Office Supplies BLINDSMITH INC Building Maintenance 590.29 BLUECREST Office Supplies 466.98 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC Laundry Supplies “ 1,803.40 “ BRINKS INC Armored Car Services “ 3,618.00” BRITTNEY ZENA RIETVELD Telephone Services 52.99 “BROTHERS PLUMBING, HEATING & ELECTRIC” Revenue Refunds 115.00 CALYTERA US INC Maintenance Agreement “ 17,500.00 “ Autopsy Ser“CARVER, JOHN D” vices “ 26,880.00 “ CCAA Training & Education 400.00 CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES Software Maintenance Agreement “ 149,471.39 “ CENTURYLINK Telephone Services 49.64 CENTURYLINK Building Rent 94.21 CLIENT PAYMENT Trial Expense 726.90 COLO DEPT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS Training & Education “ 3,840.00 “ COLO DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Pass Through Intergovernmental “ 3,064.83 “ COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA Deed Advertising Clearing 61.00 COMPUTER SITES INC Building Maintenance “ 1,082.00 “ CORHIO Services & Charges (Other) 250.00 COVENDIS Contract Services “ 13,244.00 “ DAVID HOCKSTATTER Revenue Refunds 500.00 Office DESARAY N PALINCKX BIBB Supplies 38.24 DILLEY GRAPHICS INC Office Supplies 650.00 DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC DBA DEEP ROCK Office Supplies 91.22 ECOLAB CENTER Laundry Supplies “ 3,660.89 “ ELECTRICAL SAFETY SPECIALISTS LLC Electrical Supplies “ 3,200.00 “ ELIZABETH A GALL Academic Degree Programs “ 2,000.00 “ EMPLOYEE LOAN SOLUTION LLC True Connect Loans 591.44 FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC Office Supplies 631.24 FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC Police Supplies 131.86 FIRST CALL OF COLO LLC Delivery Charges “ 9,730.50 “ FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER Due to Pet Data-Animal Licenses 220.00 GALLS LLC Police Supplies “ 2,906.21 “
GRAINGER Office Supplies 31.20 GRAINGER Safety Supplies 15.12 GREENBACKER RENEWABLE ENERGY CORP Heat & Power “ 3,587.21 “ HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION LLC Building Maintenance “ 128,906.18 “ HC PECK & ASSOCIATES INC Deed Title Search Clearing “ 1,250.00 “ Ian Shows Professional Dues & Memberships 92.00 Ian Shows Training & Education 249.00 JASON WILLIAM SORONSON Mileage 55.10 JEFFCO BEEKEEPER ASSOCIATION Fairgrounds Security Deposits 150.00 JOHN GATH Revenue Refunds 45.00 JUST ROOFS AND GUTTERS Revenue Refunds 443.00 “KISHINEVSKY, TATYANA” Services & Charges (Other) 90.00 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 373.16 MATTHEW L GRUVER Professional & Technical Services (Other) “ 12,500.00 “ METLIFE Home and Auto Insurance “ 1,811.81 “ MODERN CONSTRUCTION GROUP Revenue Refunds 201.00 Nick King General Supplies (Other) 26.06 NICOLETTI FLATER ASSOC Medical Services “ 3,875.00 “ NMS LABS INC Toxicology Services “ 8,875.00 “ OPTIV SECURITY INC Maintenance Agreement “ 36,450.75 “ ORBIS PARTNERS LLC Maintenance Agreement “ 5,200.00 “ ORBIS PARTNERS LLC Training & Education “ 4,000.00 “ PLATINUM ROOFING Revenue Refunds 145.00 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT Police Supplies “ 11,490.00 “ RACE FORWARD Professional Dues & Memberships “ 5,000.00 “ RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC Computer Hardware & Software “ 1,605.00 “ ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER Services & Charges (Other) 103.70 RONALD L LEONARD Academic Degree Programs 203.00 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care “ 3,649.49 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 17,274.22 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Transportation 169.23 SAFE SYSTEMS INC Security Services “ 1,091.93 “ SAVATREE LLC Lawn & Grounds Maintenance “ 3,552.00 “ SAVE HOME HEAT COMPANY Revenue Refunds 45.00 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Office Supplies “ 2,855.65 “ SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Medical Supplies/Drugs 9.49 SOUTHERN FOLGER DETENTION EQUIPMENT CO Office Supplies 520.00 SUMMIT PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES INC Autopsy Services “ 1,059.31 “ T MOBILE Telephone Services “ 2,114.41 “ T MOBILE Wireless Service 365.92 T MOBILE Investigation Expense 210.00 TWIN CITY SECURITY INC Contract Services “ 7,065.45 “ TWIN CITY SECURITY INC Security Services “ 8,549.85 “ US RECOGNITION Police Supplies “ 1,912.20 “ WASTE MANAGEMENT Trash Removal Services 146.75 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLO INC Trash Removal Services 250.00 WE ANDERSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING LLC Building Maintenance “ 1,912.47 “ WELLPATH LLC Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 444,080.17 “ WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC Janitorial Supplies “ 2,278.26 “ WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC Hygiene Supplies 558.00 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC Medical Supplies/Drugs “ 1,377.60 “ WORKDAY INC Consultant Services “ 1,796.67 “ WYMAC ENTERPRISES INC Revenue Refunds “ 1,368.00 “ General Fund Total 1,002,903.24 “
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CREATIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS INC Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 4,420.00 “ General Fund Grants Total “ 4,420.00 “ DAVID STEVENS Insurance Claims Paid “ 2,000.00 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance 214.58 Insurance Fund Total 2,214.58 “
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TRISTAR INSURANCE GROUP Workers Compensation Self-Insured Claims “ 11,992.13 “ Worker’s Compensation Fund Total “ 11,992.13 “
ANNE L FRIANTMileage 171.36 AT&T MOBILITYTelephone Services 9.08 BARRICADE HOLDINGS LLC Sign Maintenance Supplies 336.00 BASELINE ENGINEERING CORP Drainage System Construction “ 20,091.00 “ BERNADETTE A IBRAHIMOVIC Mileage 3.36 CENTURYLINK Telephone Services 277.40 COLUMBIA SANITARY SERVICE INC Miscellaneous Contract Services 579.00 DAWN L ROY Business Meals 88.00 ELIZABETH OBRIEN Mileage 167.33 Jesse Wooten Mileage 80.08 JJ STACK LLC Accelerated Resource Management Services 600.00 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 31.52 METLIFE Home and Auto Insurance 92.83 MIKE ROUTH PIANO TUNING Repair & Maintenance (Other) 165.00 MOUNTAIN VIEW WASTE SYSTEMS LLC Trash Removal Services 224.00 MULLER ENGINEERING COMPANY INC Internal Construction Management-Infrastructure “ 8,000.50 “ REGINA JANEL BARTON Business Meals 88.00 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care 250.34 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 1,291.88 “ STACY R ROMERO Business Meals 67.00 WESTERN DISPOSAL INC Trash Removal Services 419.76 WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION INC Contract Services “ 3,325.00 “ Open Space Fund Total 36,358.44 “
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“ARVADA, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 564,018.10 “ “EDGEWATER, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 19,410.65 “ “GOLDEN, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 87,625.23 “ “LAKEWOOD, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 682,145.78 “ “LITTLETON, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 11,091.80 “ “MORRISON, TOWN OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 1,663.77 “ “MOUNTAIN VIEW, TOWN OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 2,218.36 “ “WESTMINSTER, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 202,425.37 “ “WHEAT RIDGE, CITY OF” Open Space Attributable Shares “ 148,075.55 “ Open Space Cities Share Fund Total “ 1,718,674.61 “ “HAMON INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.” Road & Street Improvements “ 459,086.30 “ South Traffic Impact Fund Total “ 459,086.30 “ AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Office Supplies 230.95 CHARLES A HUGHES Life Safety Supplies 108.41 COLUMBIA SANITARY SERVICE INC Services & Charges (Other) “ 1,325.00 “ CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Traffic Related Power 84.98 CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Utilities (Other) 30.34 DENVER WATER Water& Sanitation Services 311.55 DENVER WATER Irrigation Water Services “ 1,857.90 “ EDGE CONTRACTING INC Repair & Maintenance (Other) “ 307,996.17 “ EDGE CONTRACTING INC Road & Street Improvements “ 138,184.94 “ ELDORADO ARTESIAN SPRINGS INC Miscellaneous Contract Services 540.95 FASTENAL COMPANY Safety Supplies 525.99 GEORGE K GOLIGHTLY Clothing Supplies 83.84 GG LIGHTING INC Equipment (Other) “ 91,835.00 “ “GOLDEN, CITY OF” Water& Sanitation Services 90.88 HAMILTON LINEN & UNIFORM Janitorial Services 174.35 KENNETH L RENO Life Safety Supplies 150.00 KENNETH L RENO Clothing Supplies 120.00 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 70.92 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC Asphalt Supplies “ 3,892.34 “ MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC Concrete Supplies “ 5,297.03 “ MCGEE COMPANYVehicle & Equipment Parts “ 1,796.88 “ MEADOWBROOK WATER DISTRICT Irrigation Water Services 229.55 METLIFE Home and Auto Insurance 56.92 MICHAEL D KOONS Life Safety Supplies 10.85 MOUNTAIN VIEW WASTE SYSTEMS LLC Trash Removal Services 149.00 OXFORD RECYCLING INC Sand & Gravel 118.00 OXFORD RECYCLING INC Disposal of Construction Spoils 60.00 POWER MOTIVE Equipment Rental “ 16,594.38 “ RICHARD A RENO Life Safety Supplies 108.63 RICHARD A RENO Clothing Supplies 120.00 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex
Child Care 208.34 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 1,232.26 “ TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LLC Lawn & Grounds Maintenance “ 29,899.52 “ TERRACON CONSULTANTS INC Engineering Services“ 1,717.85 “ TODD D COWAN Life Safety Supplies 166.39 UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLO Professional Dues & Memberships “ 1,755.60 “ WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY Services & Charges (Other) 828.00 WILLOWBROOK WATER & SANITATION DIST Irrigation Water Services 793.70 XCEL ENERGY Traffic Related Power “ 2,588.57 “ XCEL ENERGY Irrigation Water Services 223.14 Road & Bridge Fund Total “ 611,569.12 “ A&A LANGUAGES LLC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 1,075.02 “ ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE H S Process Of Service 129.00 ALAN L BUDDEN HS-Mileage 229.34 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES INC HSMiscellaneous Contract Services 121.00 AMANDA J RODRIGUEZ HS-Mileage 281.62 AMANDA J RODRIGUEZ HS-County Travel 10.06 AMANDA S AGUILAR HS-Mileage 71.29 AMBERLY T COALSON HS-Mileage 61.38 APT SERVICES & CONSULTNG LLC HSMiscellaneous Contract Services 610.00 BENT COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE HSProcess Of Service 36.06 BILLIE L BAIN HS-Mileage 45.36 CALIFORNIA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HS-Document Copy Supplies 25.00 CHELSEA L RIPPEN HS-Mileage 29.01 CIARA RENEE PENRY HS-Mileage 53.14 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Other “ 10,061.28 “ CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Refund Assistance Payment-State “ 1,286.76 “ CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Rent “ 270,566.80 “ DORIS BARTON Unclaimed Property 282.41 EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF HSProcess Of Service 24.35 EMPLOYEE LOAN SOLUTION LLC True Connect Loans 307.22 Evelyn Mosso HS-Mileage 175.22 EXPRESS SERVICES INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 39,664.75 “ HEATHER M BREEST HS-Mileage 211.57 “HOFFMANN RN MS CS, JANE” HSMiscellaneous Contract Services “ 2,317.50 “ JEFFCO VITAL RECORDS HSDocument Copy Supplies 40.00 JESSICA L AHERN HS-Mileage 258.44 JILL HATCH HS-Mileage 101.14 JORDAN L DIERKSHS-Mileage 266.34 KIRSTIN A VOGEL HS-Mileage 282.24 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC HSMiscellaneous Contract Services 91.53 LANGUAGE NEXUS INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 175.00 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 23.64 LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS HSContract Services 250.00 Lizbeth Flores-Prado HS-Mileage 188.16 MADISON MCKENZIE REILLY HSMileage 192.64 METLIFE Home and Auto Insurance 264.64 MOLLY A HEGGE HS-Mileage 350.22 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care “ 2,744.11 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 7,046.61 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Transportation 10.50 SAMANTHA S SMITH HS-Mileage 78.12 THOMSON WEST INFORMATION CHARGES HS-Contract Services “ 1,004.76 “ Social Services Fund Total “ 341,043.23 “ LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 7.88 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance 631.80 Workforce Development Fund Total 639.68 ALLSTATE PUMPING CONSULTING LLC HS-Repair & Maintenance (Other) 375.00 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES INC HSServices & Charges (Other) 572.00 CDHS BIU AND RECORDS & REPORTS HS-Services & Charges (Other) 35.00 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care 263.16 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance 525.00 US FOODS INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 2,288.14 “ WRIGHT PEST CONTROL INC HSServices & Charges (Other) 85.00 XCEL ENERGY HS-Utilities (Other) 866.41 Head Start Fund Total 5,009.71 “
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CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Competency Assistance “ 9,760.00 “ CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Fingerprints Assistance 275.00 EXPRESS SERVICES INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 4,722.72 “
Workforce Development Fund Grants Total “ 14,757.72 “ CJ GREY CONSTRUCTION HS-Repair & Maintenance (Other) “ 3,250.00 “ MICHELLE M WILSON AIA PLLC HS-Services & Charges (Other) “ 4,500.00 “ Head Start Fund Grants Total 7,750.00 “
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LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 23.64 REDBURN TIRE COMPANY Tires “ 19,527.92 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance 204.67 Fleet Services Fund Total “ 19,756.23 “ ALARMSPECIALISTS INC Equipment Maintenance “ 5,756.00 “ AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Computer Supplies/Software/Equipment 99.98 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Office Supplies 63.16 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Recognition/Appreciation 7.99 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC General Supplies (Other) 165.10 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Special Events Supplies 941.97 BACKGROUND INFORMATION SERVICES 184.25 INC Recruitment Services BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC Library Books & Materials-Digital “ 8,168.96 “ BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC Library Books & Materials-VAS “ 7,123.75 “ BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC Library Books & Materials-Print “ 31,443.55 “ BOOKBROWSE LLC Library Computer Service Materials “ 3,710.00 “ CENGAGE LEARNING Library Computer Service Materials 363.03 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY General Supplies (Other) 68.49 COGENT INC HVAC Services “ 10,848.59 “ DIRECT TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC Computer Hardware & Software “ 34,290.00 “ ELIZABETH A GALL Mileage 2.80 FEDEX GROUND INC Courier Charges 111.76 FINDAWAY WORLD LLC Library Books & Materials-Audio Book “ 33,060.46 “ HAYNES MECHANICAL SYSTEMS HVAC Services 415.00 Library INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES Books & Materials-VAS 81.88 Library INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES Books & Materials-Print “ 1,369.07 “ INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC Software Maintenance Agreement “ 3,266.00 “ JOSEPH E ZIBRICK Telephone Services 313.38 Library “Kansas City, Kansas Public Library” Books & Materials 14.95 LAKE RIDGE ACE HARDWARE General Supplies (Other) 89.91 LAKE RIDGE ACE HARDWARE Propane 39.80 Library LAREDO PUBLIC LIBRARY Books & Materials 17.00 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 118.20 LORITO BOOKS Library Books & MaterialsPrint 75.39 METLIFE Home and Auto Insurance 270.03 MIDWEST TAPE Library Books & MaterialsVAS “ 6,419.17 “ MIDWEST TAPE Library Books & MaterialsDVD “ 7,217.51 “ MIDWEST TAPE Library Books & MaterialsAudio Book “ 2,519.29 “ MUSEO DE LAS AMERICAS Programs “ 2,400.00 “ OCLC INC Library Computer Service Materials 24.25 OVERDRIVE INC Library Books & MaterialsDigital “ 27,232.22 “ REBECCA J PARSON Mileage 27.32 ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP INC Library Computer Service Materials “ 6,995.00 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care 785.01 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 4,003.16 “ SARAH ANNE GILMOR Program Supplies 12.58 SARAH ANNE GILMOR Food Supplies 8.99 SARAH ANNE GILMOR Mileage 26.88 TUXEDO RANCH Special Events Supplies “ 3,777.20 “ TWO BEE INDUSTRIES LLC Programs 150.00 ULINE SHIPPING SUPPLY SPECIALISTS 234.18 Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC Professional & Technical Services (Other) “ 1,848.53 “ WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies 537.04 Library Fund Total
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DELTA DENTAL OF COLODelta Dental Insurance Claims “ 11,694.80 “ EMPLOYEE LOAN SOLUTION LLC True Connect Loans 131.18
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Public Notices LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 7.88 LOCKTON COMPANIES LLC Broker Fees “ 57,791.00 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance 202.08 UNITED HEALTHCARE UHC Medical Claims “ 443,092.23 “
RYAN BEALE Training & Education 276.50 T MOBILE Investigation Expense “ 1,640.00 “ VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone Services “ 4,006.48 “ XCEL ENERGY Heat & Power “ 1,337.42 “
Benefit Plan Fund Total 512,919.17 “
Forfeiture Fund Total 13,567.61 “
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A&A LANGUAGES LLC Professional & Technical Services (Other) 50.00 BCT COLORADO Police Supplies 42.00 DATA SOURCE TECHNOLOGY AND Office Supplies 134.00 GALLS LLC Police Supplies (261.35) JAMIE M GREASER Food & Beverages 84.86 JANIE MARIE ENRIQUEZ JCSO Uniforms (Goods/Inventory) 400.00 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 206.98 METLIFE Home and Auto Insurance 50.75 REGGIE M MARINELLI Meetings & Seminars 102.98 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care “ 1,179.19 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 3,229.60 “ SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Office Supplies 14.48 Patrol Fund Total
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“GOLDEN, CITY OF” Miscellaneous Contract Services 285.26 “LAKEWOOD, CITY OF” Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 5,759.64 “ “WHEAT RIDGE, CITY OF” Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 4,482.93 “ Patrol Fund Grants Total “ 10,527.83 “ LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 7.98 Inmate Welfare Fund Total 7.98
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4IMPRINT INC Medical Supplies/ Drugs “ 7,915.75 “ COLO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Intergovernmental To State 43.00 CONVERGEONE INC Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment “ 13,680.00 “ CUREMD.COM INC Software Maintenance Agreement “ 1,319.00 “ EMPLOYEE LOAN SOLUTION LLC True Connect Loans 131.71 GREG GIDDINS Professional & Technical Services (Other) “ 10,395.50 “ INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC Computer Supplies/Software/Equipment “ 2,297.91 “ JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Licenses & Testing Fees “ 6,470.00 “ LABCORP Laboratory Services 210.43 LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 15.76 “LINDA C DEGUTIS, DRPH, MSN” Professional & Technical Services (Other) “ 4,062.50 “ PIERPOINT ANALYSTICS LLC Professional & Technical Services (Other) “ 2,700.00 “ RAKIA KAYLA RANNEY Mileage 72.13 RHONDA R RODRIGUEZ Mileage 6.05 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Child Care “ 2,071.71 “ RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance “ 2,251.68 “ SAFE SYSTEMS INC Professional & Technical Services (Other) 795.00 STERICYCLE INC Services & Charges (Other) 709.41 US BANK General Supplies (Other) “ 54,234.51 “
puter Supplies/Software/Equipment “ 1,442.21 “ COMMUNITY LANGUAGE COOPERATIVE Professional & Technical Services (Other) 809.72 EMERGENT DEVICES INC Medical Supplies/Drugs “ 1,800.00 “ JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Training & Education 195.00 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Mileage 60.42 LABCORP Laboratory Services “ 2,608.34 “ MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF DENVER INC Professional & Technical Services (Other) 917.42 SCL HEALTH Consultant Services “ 3,939.21 “ Public Health Fund Grants Total “ 20,352.32 “ “BROOMFIELD, CITY OF” Water& Sanitation Services “ 1,856.69 “ CENTURYLINK Telephone Services 57.41 CINTAS CORP JCSO Uniforms (Goods/Inventory) 203.94 HILL PETROLEUM Fuel “ 4,686.99 “ LEGALSHIELD Employee Legal Services 7.88 RPS PLAN ADMINISTRATORS INC Flex Medical Insurance 62.50 SURF FORE LLC Consultant Services “ 1,937.50 “ XCEL ENERGY Heat & Power “ 9,957.00 “ Airport Fund Total
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ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK Expense “ 979,671.41 “ ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK pal Costs “ 5,444,986.56 “
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Last Publication: November 24, 2021 Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Clear Creek County is accepting sealed bids for: 2006 Dodge Durango, Fair/Good Condition 203,700 miles Submit sealed bids with your phone number, indicating the specific vehicle on the outer envelope to Captain Matt Brown, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 2000, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444, Attn: Sealed Bids. Bids must be received in our office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 and all bids will be opened at that time. The winning bidder will be notified by the end of the business day on December 15, 2021. Cash only payment for the winning bid is required. For further information, or to schedule an inspection, call 303-679-2451. Clear Creek County reserves the right to deny any and all bids. Legal Notice No. CC672 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: December 1, 2021 Publisher: Canyon Courier
December 6, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., at the offices of McGeady Becher P.C., 450 E. 17th Ave., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203. The meeting will also be held via Zoom video/telephone conference. 1. To attend via Zoom videoconference, use the following link, or e-mail csorensen@specialdistrictlaw.com to have the link e-mailed to you: https://zoom.us/j/94722511010?pwd=dzZQZjR pUkNQSzI0SzRHWnljYTd0dz09 2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-346-248-7799 or 1-253-215-8782 and enter the following additional information: (a) Meeting ID: 947 2251 1010 (b) Passcode: 082811 Any interested elector within the Districts may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2022 budgets or the 2021 amended budgets, inspect the 2022 budgets and the 2021 amended budgets and file or register any objections thereto. RRC METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 /s/ Paula J. Williams McGEADY BECHER P.C. Attorneys for the Districts Legal Notice No. CC669 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: November 24, 2021 Publisher: Canyon Courier
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of SANDRA L. LAMB a/k/a SANDRA LEE LAMB, Deceased Case Number 21PR31276
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CLIENT PAYMENT Trial Expense Witness Protection 300.00 ENVISION IT PARTNERS Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 3,565.00 “ FIRSTBANK Telephone Services 137.99 FIRSTBANK Trash Removal Services 643.97 I70 AND HARLAN TOWING INC Storage Space Lease “ 1,383.75 “ “LOVAN, NATHAN” Training & Education 276.50
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AGING DYNAMICS Consultant Services “ 7,130.00 “ AUNT BERTHA Consultant Services “ 1,450.00 “ CDW G COMPUTER CENTERS Com-
Jefferson County Finance Corporation - Debt Service Fund Total “ 6,424,657.97 “ EXPRESS SERVICES INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services “ 2,088.59 “ SALVATION ARMY HS-Grants to Other Entities “ 4,125.60 “ TELLER SENIOR COALITION HSGrants to Other Entities “ 3,002.28 “ Community Development Fund Grants Total “ 9,216.47 “ GRAND TOTAL “ 11,569,292.79 “
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that proposed budgets have been submitted to the Board of Directors of the RRC Metropolitan District Nos. 1 and 2 (the “Districts”) for the ensuing year of 2022. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2021 budgets of the Districts. Copies of the proposed 2022 budgets and 2021 amended budgets (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Simmons & Wheeler, P.C., 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 490, Englewood, CO 80112, where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2022 budgets and 2021 amended budgets will be considered at special meetings of the Districts to be held on Monday,
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Jefferson, County, Colorado on or before M a r c h 24, 2022 or the claims may be forever barred. Mary Alice Hudgins, Personal Representative Patrick A. Schilken, P.C. 7936 E. Arapahoe Court #2800 Centennial, CO 80130 Legal Notice No. CC671 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Canyon Courier
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chamber breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 1 at El Rancho Brewing. For more information and to register, visit evergreenchamber.org. Evergreen Audubon Quilt Raffle Evergreen Audubon is raffling off a queen-size “Birds of the Bear Creek Watershed” quilt made by fabric artist Carmon Slater. See the quilt at chapter meetings or view photos and find out how to purchase tickets at evergreenaudubon.org. The drawing will be held at the chapter meeting on Dec. 2. Winner need not be present. Proceeds benefit Evergreen Nature Center and the chapter’s programs. Free Legal Clinic A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 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 tinyurl.com/ckfvrdts. Conifer Christmas Parade The 38th annual Conifer Christmas Parade will start at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, down Sutton Road in Conifer. In addition to the parade, between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., there will be holiday trolleys, warm spirits, live entertainment, Christmas shopping and Santa Land. For more
information, visit goconifer.com. Christmas Craft Fair A Christmas Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in the Aspen Park Community Center. Stop in and browse the booths before or after the Conifer Christmas Parade. Winterfest Center for the Arts Evergreen’s annual Winterfest artisan fair will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the gallery, 31880 Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen. Art vendors will be inside and outside, plus food, entertainment and fun for all ages. Proceeds from Winterfest go to support arts programming year-round. Cookie Walk Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Conifer will sponsor the annual cookie walk from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the church, 9444 Eagle Cliff Road. Purchase your holiday cookies for a price per pound. Evergreen Chorale’s `Messiah’ Ovation West presents the Evergreen Chorale’s 50th anniversary concert in collaboration with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Wellshire Presbyterian Church in Denver. Visit ovationwest.org/messiah for more information and to purchase tickets. Holiday Treasures at Shadow Mountain Gallery Shadow Mountain Gallery will feature Holiday Treasures with
one-of-a-kind gifts through Dec. 24. Gift cards are available. The gallery on Main Street in downtown Evergreen is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter in Colorado at Shadow Mountain Gallery Shadow Mountain Gallery will display Winter in Colorado, a showing of artists’ depictions of wintertime in our mountain community, through Jan. 15. The gallery on Main Street in downtown Evergreen is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ONGOING Order Holiday Wreaths Holiday wreaths are again available from Evergreen Audubon. Proceeds benefit the Evergreen Nature Center and the chapter’s programs for children, families and adults. Ordering information is available at evergreenaudubon. org or by contacting Marilyn Rhodes at cloverlane@aol.com. Explore More After-School Programs Registration is open for the Evergreen Nature Center’s Explore More after-school programs at Wilmot, King Murphy and Marshdale elementary schools, and for the Little Dippers preschool program at Alderfer/Three Sisters Open Space Park. These programs are for children who love being active, being outdoors and learning about nature. For more information and to register, contact Emma Vasicek, education and outreach director, at EOD@EvergreenAudubon.org.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group A Parkinson’s disease support group meets the first Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen. For more information, email esears@parkinsonrockies. org. SOAR Drop-In Virtual Group SOAR — Supporting Others in Addiction and Recovery — meets virtually for those age 14-20 who are living with addiction in their lives in any way. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. For Zoom meeting information, contact Andrea Black at 719-838-0344 or email blackmountaincounselingllc@gmail.com. Mountain Foothills Rotary meetings Mountain Foothills Rotary meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays both in person at Mount Vernon Canyon Club at 24933 Club House Circle, Genesee and via Zoom. Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/81389224272, meeting ID 813 8922 4272, phone 346-248-7799. College Age Community Resilience1220 has started a support group called College Age Community that meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For information and the Zoom link, email lior@ wisetreewellness.com. Beyond the Rainbow Resilience1220 offers Beyond the Rainbow, a safe group for those who want to learn, listen or get support on LGBTQ issues. There are virtual and in-person meetings. Contact Heather Aberg at 720-480-6672 for more information.
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY
To the Citizens of Clear Creek County from the Public Works Division Road & Bridge Department 2021/2022 Winter Operations The Clear Creek County Road and Bridge Department would like to inform the citizens of Clear Creek County about what to expect for snow plowing and sanding operations. It is impossible to meet the needs of all citizens all of the time. Therefore, the Road and Bridge Department recommends that anyone operating a motor vehicle during this season take the time to equip their vehicle with necessary winter equipment. The following is an inventory list of recommended items that should be in or with each vehicle: • • • • • •
Adequate Tire Tread/ Snow Tires Flashlight with Extra Batteries First Aid Kit Tire Chains or Snow Traction Socks Small Sack of Sand or Cat Litter Shovel & Small Tool Kit
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Tow Strap or Chain Jumper Cables Warning Triangles Snacks & Water Cell Phone Gloves & Extra Warm Gear
It is the policy of the Road & Bridge Dept. to clear the school bus routes first and then the collector or “Primary” classified roads for peak traffic travel. After these roads are cleared, the local roads or “Secondary-County Maintained” roads are then plowed. All motorists must realize there may be periods during storm events when the roads will not be freshly plowed and sanded. During a snow event that is outside of our regular business hours of Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, our operators are notified by their Supervisor to report to work early or to stay after 3:30 pm to continue plowing operations. During continuous snow storms, the operators will work the maximum allowed hours, but may have to concentrate on “Primary County Maintained” classified roads. In a case such as this, some “Secondary-County Maintained” roads may receive little, if any, attention at this time. Due to safety concerns, the Road & Bridge Dept. cannot offer service between 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. A rule of thumb is “the lower the traffic volume on a road, the more likely the road is to receive little or no attention during large snowfall events.” The Road and Bridge Department provides sand barrels and shovels located in strategic places throughout the County. Our hope is that by knowing what to expect with regard to the County’s snow plowing operations, and having emergency items that may be necessary in extreme conditions, that the 2021/2022 winter travel season will be a safe journey for everyone. Our “Road Concern” line at Road & Bridge is: 303-679-2334, option #2, to leave a message and your call will be directed to the proper Supervisor for your area. For more information about Public Works, go to: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/190/Public-Works
Matt Whitesides Intake Coordinator
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att loves helping people. And for the past year, he’s been helping our patients begin their care at Mount Evans. “It’s my job to make sure a person referred for care is seen by one of our expert clinicians within 48 hours depending on their care needs. The best moments are when a person says ‘thank you for taking care of me so quickly.’ I know that I’ve done my best to get someone the help they need, and I go home happy.” To read more about Matt, visit www.MountEvans.org/OurHeart
303-674-6400 • www.MountEvans.org