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Dispute over property ownership at Kittredge Park continues JCOS wants park-goers to access creek at O’Fallon Park instead BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Lester family, Milo, 3, Azalea, 6, and parents Paul and Jena, look for plastic eggs at the Easter egg hunt on April 15 at the BuchanPHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST an Park Recreation Center. More than 150 children participated in the annual event.
Putting their eggs in their baskets Children enjoy Easter bunny, eggs and more at annual EPRD event BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
About 150 egg-cited children made their way around the Buchanan Ponds on April 15 to find colorful plastic eggs during the Evergreen Park & Recreation District’s annual Easter egg hunt.
Carrying baskets large and small, children of all ages stopped to pick up the eggs. When they collected all they could find, they traded the plastic eggs for candy and other treats available at a buffet of sorts. Pam Lindquist, the Evergreen Lake House facility specialist, greeted every child before families made their way along the candy line. Between 3,000 and 4,000 eggs were placed along the pond’s edge by members of the Evergreen High School National Honor Society. SEE EASTER, P4
Chase Meyer, 4, shows off his basket with Easter eggs. Children traded their plastic eggs for candy and other treats.
Those wanting to use Kittredge Park — specifically next to Bear Creek — are being asked to go to a nearby park instead to play on the creek bank. “Until we develop some solutions (to Kittredge Park), we are encouraging folks to enjoy Bear Creek via O’Fallon Park one mile east of Kittredge,” Tom Hoby, director of Jeffco Open Space, said. “It has access to a nice section of the creek.” Hoby provided an update to Jefferson County commissioners on April 13, saying JCOS wants to meet directly with community members to provide accurate information to this controversial issue, since sometimes information gets distorted on social media. He hopes JCOS officials will be allowed to speak at the May Kittredge Civic Association meeting. A year ago, a new owner moved SEE KITTREDGE, P5
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Christopher Shea Poepping June 15, 1988 - April 7, 2022
Chris died April 7, 2022, doing what made him most joyful, being outside with friends. He was in the Dalvik region of Iceland when they encountered an avalanche from above in the couloir they were climbing in anticipation of skiing down. It was the first sunny day in weeks and they were full of exhilaration taking on the second approach of the day. They were all experienced, well equipped mountaineers having traveled together in the Rockies and the Andes. Chris died instantly and the other 2 men are recovering with serious injuries. Chris was a 2006 graduate of Evergreen High School, playing basketball and tennis. He graduated from Montana State University with a Microbiology degree and went on to
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He is survived by his parents, Mark and Tracy Poepping, brother Brady, sister in law, Mary and niece , Kaya. He had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends.
Jane Woods Salisbury, 81, of Evergreen, CO, Jane is survived by her daughter Sherri passed away on April 14th, 2022, in South Marthaller, her son Joseph Salisbury and her Paris, Maine. sisters Joellen Bruce and Donna McCourt. Jane was born in Denver, CO to Donald Funeral services will be held in a private and Angeline Woods on December 4th, family ceremony in an aspen grove sometime 1941. She grew up and went to school in this fall. Evergreen, CO. She went to the University The family would like to thank the staff at of Colorado, Ft. Collins. She was married to George R. Salisbury III and had two beloved Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. children. She was an artist who loved working In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a with Raku pottery and worked several donation be made to Androscoggin Home accountant and bookkeeping jobs as well as at a Wyoming Port of Entry. Jane loved dancing Healthcare + Hospice (https://androscoggin. org/donate/) or your local Hospice and had a particular fondness for aspen trees organization. and the columbine flower.
Donations can be made to the Iceland Association for Search and Rescue. (ICESAR) or the Surfrider Foundation.
Jane is preceded in death by her ex-husband George Salisbury and by her brother Mark Woods.
get a masters degree of Environmental Engineering at the University of Colorado. He worked in water engineering for 8 years. He was a passionate surfer in addition to mountaineering and biking, traveling the world making friends along the way. He suffered a brain injury after a car accident in high school and grappled with everyday life but found pure joy in the beauty of exertion in the outdoors.
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Evergreen High School hosted an art show on April 11 to benefit businesses affected by the Marshall fires. Amber Burr, owner of Daddy’s Homemade, organized the event as a way to continue her support of the Louisville community. She started her work months back, when she collected kids’ art for local businesses.
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Aquatics supervisor Jenny Bolduc said because of the overwhelming responses from families who wanted to attend, next year’s event will be even bigger. The EPRD Easter celebration had been at the indoor pool for many years, but Bolduc turned it into an outside event last year because of the pandemic. This year, beautiful weather and a desire to be outdoors led to a fluffle of families at the rec center. Parents agreed that the hunt was a great family event and fun for their children. In addition to eggs and candy, children participated in an egg toss — with plastic rather than fresh eggs, of course — bunny hops and photos with the Easter bunny. Among all of the plastic eggs was one golden egg, and the lucky finder won a patio party. Jamie Peters helped her daughter Cameron pick up plastic eggs. The shy 3-year-old said she liked the purple eggs the best. Jamie said the family wanted to get the kids outside for the first of three Easter egg hunts they planned to attend over the weekend. Kimberly and Paul Berg, who recently moved to Evergreen from Arizona, brought their children and grandchildren from Arvada to enjoy the egg hunt. Clara Berger, 2, was excited about looking for eggs while her brother, Colson, 8 months, was fascinated by the chaos. Milo Lester, 3, had a lot to say about the plastic eggs he gathered. “I collected so many eggs, all the way up to here,” he said as he pointed to the eggs in his large basket. Mom Jena Lester summed up the feeling among families at the hunt: “I’m so glad we came.”
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into a house on the south side of Bear Creek and said she owns the property on the north side of Bear Creek that the public for decades has used for a play area as part of Kittredge Park. She said those using the creek for recreation are trespassing on private property, and she has put ropes along her property line with signs that say, “Residential Quiet Zone: Please Be Respectful,” “No Trespassing, Keep Out,” “Private Property: Residents and Invited Guests Only.” Closing off the play area by the water has incensed area residents, causing a firestorm on social media because they don’t understand how the land could be private property, and they believe the property is part of Kittredge Park and should remain a spot for families to gather and play in the water. While the 2.5-acre park is owned by Jeffco Open Space, it has been leased by the Evergreen Park & Recreation District for decades. Hoby told the commissioners that EPRD was the “front-facing organization” on this issue since it has the responsibility for managing it. “That was not clearly understood until a recent conversation,” Hoby said. “They have those responsibilities.” EPRD has been without an executive director since November, and the newly hired executive director doesn’t start until May 23. Despite what park-goers believe, this is not just a matter of finding
Private property, no trespassing and residential area signs have been posted along an area of Bear Creek at Kittredge Park by residents on the south side of the creek who say PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST they own the north side, too.
the line between private and public property, according to Matt Robbins, spokesman for Jeffco Open Space. He said it was a legal issue. “I don’t think this is a discussion of the boundaries,” Robbins said. “I believe it’s a discussion of the access. There’s more to it. A survey doesn’t get us any closer to the findings. It’s a far more robust investigation than drawing a line in the sand. It’s about access, it’s about history and all of those things.” Robbins said Open Space and EPRD officials met with the property owner this week, and the conversation was cordial, though solutions
weren’t reach. “These solutions don’t happen overnight,” he said. While property owner Taralyn Romero declined to comment for this story, she told the Canyon Courier last September: “When we purchased the property, we did not realize we were purchasing the most coveted, precious place for the town and community members who live here. We didn’t realize folks have been using this for a long time. Once we realized that, our goal has only been to find a fair framework to restore balance for the property and the community.”
She said in September that she was concerned about liability if someone gets hurt while playing in or along the creek and about how the property is being overused. “We want to restore it and prioritize the land’s long-term needs over the short-term needs,” Romero said in September. “The land is dying and cannot handle the traffic. It’s being destroyed. We want shared accountability.” Romero clarified in September at the Kittredge Civic Association meeting that private use meant Kittredge residents, while those attending said they thought it meant only Romero and her friends. Chris Kellogg, the new president of the Kittredge Civic Association, said the organization was trying to stay as neutral as possible, hoping that a resolution is found that is in the best interest of everybody involved. County officials said last September that they were researching where the property lines are now compared with the amended plat map for Kittredge that was created in 1920, noting that in all likelihood, Bear Creek has moved — probably several times — in the last century. “I see two outcomes,” Kyle Newmyer with Jeffco Open Space said. “They own the creek and some portion of the land north of the creek that people assume is part of the park or the property line moved with the creek because (the legal description) says the property line is to the middle of the creek. There’s some language that makes it muddier. Did the creek move in 101 years? Probably. That (1920) plat doesn’t represent today’s reality.”
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Massages to benefit Ukraine Local massage therapists organized an event to help raise money for Ukraine BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Three massage therapists volunteered their time at Buchanan Recreation Center April 12 to help the children of Ukraine. Kristen Cipielewski and Brenna Witt got the idea to donate their time and skills to raise money for UNICEF for children in Ukraine. With the help of massage therapist Tamara Goff from Golden, the three spent the day giving chair massages for donations. With around 50 people streaming in from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Buchanan Recreation Center, the team raised $950 dollars. Cipielewski has been a massage therapist for two years after a career as an international teacher. She said this kind of work is recharging. “This is so nourishing for my soul,” she said. In her career as an international teacher, Cipielewski spent years living overseas. She knows first hand how a fundraiser like this can help people. “I’ve lived in many different third world countries, and I know how much something like this can help,” she said. Many of the participants saw the event on Facebook and came to the recreation center to donate.
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How vodka can help Ukraine A local liquor store is donating the proceeds from its sale of Russian vodka to Ukraine BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Evergreen Discount Liquors is doing what they can to raise money for Ukraine. When the conflict in Ukraine started in March, Evergreen Discount Liquors decided to stop selling Russian Standard and Moskovskaya vodkas. “They went ahead and pulled both these brands off the shelf,” general manager Garrett Teal said. About a week ago, the store made the decision to bring the brands back out, but on a special display. They decided to sell them at cost, with all the money going to UNICEF benefitting Ukraine. Spirits buyer Brittny Palan said it was the least they could do. “Just trying to give back however we can,” she said. The store has seen many sales from the new display, and has already completely sold out of Moscow Mules. “Everyone is really eager to help,” Palan said. The store is also promoting its Ukrainian vodka and has seen good sales with that product, too.
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VOICES Conifer needs its own free standing library
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am an enthusiastic user of the Jefferson County Public Library. In my life I have always been a library patron wherever I have lived. Public library systems are much more than books or other media to circulate in the community. They are community meeting rooms, places for students to study, young children are introduced to reading through regular storytime hours at public libraries in addition to online resources. In short, a well run public library system provides many seen and unseen benefits to a community. In fact, a public library is something that government gets right. In my corner of south Jeffco, I am maybe 5 minutes away from the Columbine Library. It is easily ac-
cessible for me. Our county is large, and others may not have the convenience that I enjoy. The Conifer Library is unique among the branches of the Jefferson County Public Library system in Columnist that it is located inside Conifer High School. Because of this arrangement, access to the Conifer Library is somewhat restricted to its patrons. Firstly, it is not open while Conifer High School is in session. I am told that sporting events held at Conifer High School make parking at the high school to use the library some-
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what difficult. An unanswered question of mine is if the public library also doubles as the school library while class is in session. Many more questions could be posed. Conifer needs and deserves its own free-standing branch of a library to serve the citizens of Conifer better. The arrangement with Conifer High School should end. The Conifer Area Council has an online petition for a new library at change.org. I urge you to sign this petition. What disappoints me upon a review of the Jeffco Library’s Strategic Plan is that there are no plans for another library for Conifer. Plans do exist for a new administration building and to make improvements and repairs to other libraries in the system. Those plans and
improvements can be justified, I am certain. The Board of Trustees meets each month, and at this point it is meeting virtually. The link to access the meetings is on the Board of Trustees page on the main library page. Since the library is a beneficial institution within Jefferson County, the participation of more citizens in the governance process even as spectators can only be a good thing. You should hold the trustees accountable for the decisions they make for the benefit of the library as a whole. The Jefferson County Public Library is one part of Jefferson County that makes our home worthwhile. Joe Webb is the former chairman of the Jeffco Republican party.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Field of dreams I was astounded to learn that EPRD board member Don Rosenthal proposed that EPRD build a 50,000-square-foot building, called a MURF, primarily to house indoor practice fields for turf sports and secondarily for courts, offices, a running track and concession stands. He stated that the building would most likely be at Buchanan Park and cost about $26 million — to be funded by taxpayers through the extension of a current bond set to expire in 2025 and issuing another bond in May 2023. Mr. Rosenthal cited that soccer players, such as his grandchildren, are inconvenienced by having to travel down the hill to practice when the weather is inclement in Evergreen. He also said that there is little need to do a formal study of this proposal because the need is so apparent, and there is so much support for it. He said that such a project would generate substantial revenue and hence, falls under the category “build it and they will come.” Really? I would not expect these statements from someone who holds a Ph.D. in economics and makes a living consulting on risk management. I know of many EPRD residents who have no interest in turf sports, are unwilling or unable to pay the additional property taxes or are senior citizens living on fixed budgets. To me, this proposal is a want, not a need. EPRD has many higher-priority needs, such as bringing a new director on board, negotiating a contract with Denver on property surrounding Evergreen Lake, completing the Evergreen Lake trail, and performing long-needed improvements to the pool at Wulf. Let the community decide in ample time whether a MURF is even wanted, let alone financially viable. And proposing a bond issue during special district elections in May is financially irresponsible because of low voter turnout — often just a few hundred voters. Any bond issue should be put forth during general elections so that neither adamant supporters nor
opponents can unduly influence the outcome. Let’s not rush forward blindly and risk creating a field of dreams. Ron Belak, Evergreen Why I’m voting for Peter Eggers in the upcoming EPRD election I was thrilled to learn that Peter Eggers is running for one of three open seats on the Evergreen Park & Recreation District Board of Directors. We are so lucky to have this outstanding individual in our community. I first met Peter Eggers while serving on the board of what is now Sculpture Evergreen, where I witnessed his leadership create a respectful and open dialogue that encouraged conversation, which led to cooperation. When the day came to install the sculptures throughout our community, he was the first to arrive and the last to clean up after a day of back-breaking work. He gets down to business and gets things done. I will be voting for and supporting him because he truly cares what’s important to the public, Evergreen businesses and EPRD staff; he’s a master at bringing people together. The best reason to vote for Peter Eggers is his experience. He has lived in Evergreen for over 50 years and has 16 years of experience serving on the EPRD board. What’s the saying? “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” Peter Eggers knows Evergreen’s history and can be a guiding light. Please join me in voting for Peter Eggers on May 3 at either Buchanan or Wulf Recreation Centers, or by requesting a mail-in ballot by April 26 – find the application at evergreenrecreation.com. Anne Vickstrom, Evergreen
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Mountain Foothills Rotary rolls out the barrel for Evergreen
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his article is not a shameless play for glory, but a shout out to this wonderful place where we live. In December, the preparations for the annual Ice Melt begin to happen. This year, a brand-new member stepped up and volunteered to lead the Ice Melt project. He had joined because he was looking for a way to give back to his community. We told him that the project begins in December and ends sometime in April or May. It’s a long project with many moving parts. I will not mention his name because that would embarrass him, but as soon as he learned about the good work of the project benefactors — Evergreen Christian Outreach, EPRD’s INSPIRE special needs program and Crutches4 Africa — he was all in. Currently Crutches4 Africa collects old mobility devices and is sending them to Ukraine. One early step is to have well connected members begin to solicit businesses to become sponsors. It’s probably not the most fun job, but having local businesses write sponsor checks really increases the size of the checks we will give to our charities. This year’s sponsors were: Evergreen National Bank, Highland Haven, Elevation Dental, Mark Ryan Inc., Lake Point Center, FirstBank, Ted Sells, Evergreen Oil, Tara Nicole Massage, Beaver Brook Pet Center, Caretaker Landscaping, Tuscany Tavern, Evergreen Commercial Group, Brittany Office Park, Com-
fort Dental Evergreen, L&H Auto Body, Cabinets of Denver, Evergreen Real Estate, Lariat Lodge, El Rancho Brewing and several anonymous individuals. I list them in hopes that when you visit them, you will Columnist thank them for supporting the barrel. Next, we have to line up Rotarians to sell tickets at King Soopers, Evergreen Liquor and Walmart. All these retailers were supportive in allowing us to sell tickets Girl Scout Cookie style. By the way, we were careful not to interfere with the young cookie sellers. All in all, 19 Rotarians stood out in the cold on January, February and March weekends selling tickets for the barrel. To a person, they will tell you that yes, it was cold, but those Evergreen shoppers had warm hearts. It was actually fun meting the local shoppers. Our masks may have hidden our smiles, but they were there. One Rotary couple even rented Denver Broncos Barrel-man costumes to attract more attention. As a bonus, we were accompanied by a posse of Evergreen High Schools students who assisted us. They were especially helpful offering tech support to us oldies when we took credit card payments. These were great young people who were eager to help.
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Our new leader had many ideas, which helped us to record-breaking numbers of ticket sales. He rebuilt our online ticket system from scratch, saving us the expense of an outside vendor. This took countless hours of programming. We were able to partner with two local bars who also contributed along with several coffee houses, Evergreen National Bank, and both recreation centers who all sold tickets. All in all, it was an all-Evergreen hands-on-deck project. After the barrel fell, it was the coldest day of the month when the Evergreen Fire?Rescue team took to the icy water to retrieve our barrel. I was down at the lake, and it felt like we were in Alaska that day, but in they went as they always do. Our four winners have been contacted and will soon receive checks for $1,000, $500, $250 and $125. They are not the only winners along with our charities. All of Evergreen are winners and Mountain Foothills wins, too. The feeling of accomplishment will carry us until we begin to plan our golf tournament for those same great charities. ... Oh yes, that work has already begun. Thanks, Evergreen, for supporting the barrel. Jim Rohrer of Evergreen is a business consultant and author of the books “Improve Your Bottom Line … Develop MVPs Today” and “Never Lose Your Job … Become a More Valuable Player.” Jim’s belief is that common sense is becoming less common. More about Jim at www. theloyaltypartners.com.
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’ve been an active and involved Democrat for a long time. Based upon that, you’d think that I’d be thrilled with the side show and train wreck that was the Republican state assembly earlier this month. You’d be wrong. In our two-party system, things only work well for all Coloradans when GREG both parties funcROMBERG tion properly. It is in all of our best interests when different philosophies and priorities are reflected by two parties that understand and follow operational norms and the rules of law. The Columnist Republican assembly did neither. The most successful candidates for both U.S. Senate and secretary of state expressed anti-government rants that suggested an election official who violates state election laws is a hero who should be celebrated instead of a criminal who should be prosecuted. State Rep. Ron Hanks will have the SEE ROMBERG, P10
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Trilk named Conifer chamber’s Volunteer of the Year Five others receive annual awards BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
If the Conifer chamber’s Norman F. Meyer Award lauds exceptional volunteerism, then the owner of the My Mountain Town website fits that description to a T. Sharon Trilk, owner of the website that provides a wealth of information about the area, was presented the award at a recent Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting. The Meyer award is one of six awards the chamber
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top line in the primary to challenge Sen. Michael Bennet next fall. He is a first-term representative who attended the Jan. 6 march on the U.S. Capitol. He has been an ineffective legislator whose only contribution has been to delay action on a variety of proposals with boorish behavior. His most prominent election issue has been to perpetuate the disproved contention that Donald Trump won the 2020 election. Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters received the top line in the primary
gives yearly, and the winners are determined by a community vote. Daddy’s Homemade was named Home-Based Business of the Year, Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity was named Nonprofit of the Year, Conifer Radio was named Rookie Business of the Year, Denver Adventures and Zipline Tours was named Business of the Year, and Bill Aubin was named Ambassador of the Year. Trilk, when accepting the award, said she owed her success to the chamber and the friends she’s met along the way. Trilk has served on the chamber board, along with the boards of Friends of Staunton State Park and Leadership Evergreen.
Sharon Trilk was named the Norman F. Meyer Award Volunteer of the Year by the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce.
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for secretary of state. Peters has been indicted for felonies related to both malfeasance and violating judicial orders. In what weird world would violation of election laws make someone qualified to be the chief enforcer of Colorado’s election laws? Most current county clerks in Colorado are Republicans who have defended the integrity of our elections and know that our elections are fair and accurate. While the Republican state assembly was an embarrassing exercise of the official state party, I don’t think it reflects what most Colorado Republicans really think or believe. Over my 40 years at the state Capitol, Republicans were in the major-
ity most of the time. I worked with hundreds of Republican legislators who were thoughtful public servants who participated in the legislative process to pursue their philosophies and goals. The efforts of current party activists to undermine public trust is not what the vast majority of those elected officials, or rank and file Republicans, believe. Peters is not the only Republican running for secretary of state. Former Jefferson County Clerk Pam Anderson, who also has served as the director of the County Clerks association and is a nationally recognized elections expert, has petitioned onto the ballot. Unlike Peters, she has defended the legitimacy of
the 2020 elections and is running to continue Colorado’s leadership role to make voting easy and accessible for everyone. While I’d never suggest that Democrats and their processes are perfect, the 2022 Republican Assembly is an embarrassment for Colorado Republicans. But it’s excessive and outrageous tenor and results are bad for all Coloradans. Greg Romberg had a long career in state and local government and in government relations. He represented corporate, government and trade association clients before federal, state and local governments. He lives in Evergreen with his wife, Laurie.
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She also records local meetings to put on her website and more. My Mountain Town, which started in March 2011, provides networking, local business partner promotion, community support, awareness of news and events to residents via its website and by posting information on social media. Britni LeRoux, the Conifer chamber’s executive director, said she had no words to describe the asset Trilk has been to the community. “She puts her heart and soul into the community,” LeRoux said. “She does so much for clubs, businesses and the community.” Melanie Swearengin with RPM Agency, who is the Conifer chamber’s former executive director, added: “She has made it her mis-
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My name is Suzie Murphy and I am the parent of two Gilpin County School students, and we are an out-ofdistrict family. We live on the BVSD side of the County, so we had the choice of sending our boys to Nederland Elementary or to Gilpin County for Kindergarten. Just as we began our research, I saw a flier touting the Montessori program at Gilpin County and it piqued our interest. My aunt was a Montessori teacher in the 80’s and I was always fascinated by her stories and her teaching on the concepts of Montessori, so it felt like a natural fit for us. Once we visited the school and met the teachers, the decision was made and we enrolled our older son Caleb into the full day Montessori Kindergarten program. At the same time our younger son Isaac started daycare at Eagles’ Nest, and we became a fully embedded Gilpin County School family. Fast forward 13 years and Caleb is now a Senior, about to graduate and move onto college, and Isaac is wrapping up 7th grade. Our experience at Gilpin County School has been wonderful and I cannot recommend the school to other out of district families enough. The class size has always been the perfect ratio for my boys, allowing them personal support from their teachers, and a positive work environment with their friends and peers. Both of my boys have solid friend groups that they have grown and matured with, many of them having met in Kindergarten and moving through their school years together. They have both discovered extracurricular activities they enjoy engaging with, such as sports and theater, and they have both done well academically because of the supportive and nurturing environment they are learning in. We do not feel that either boy is missing anything by attending a smaller, more close-knit school, but rather are benefitting from it. In our time at Gilpin we have also witnessed the school transform and excel, becoming an accredited learning institution with a top 10 ranking in the state. As Caleb was approaching high school,
we researched the possibility of sending him to Boulder High or Fairview, but we very quickly realized that he was already in the right school for him. High school has been a satisfying experience for him, Covid-19 interruptions aside, and although he would say the workload cramped his social life, he, too, feels that Gilpin County School is where he was meant to be. We are now looking forward to Isaac’s high school years and the experiences he will have. For my husband Scott and me, Gilpin County School opened a new world of social opportunities for us. As is true in many communities, school and church are often the centers for parents to meet others and expand their social circle. Most of our adult friendships over the years have stemmed from meeting the parents of kids the boys played and interacted with, developing into lasting relationships. Our village is vast and strong, and we support each other in meaningful ways. Gilpin County School has undoubtedly been the right school for our kids to attend and our family to support. We are proud to be a part of this community, and thankful for the students, teachers, staff, Administrators, and School Board. We know our boys are getting a top-level education and numerous opportunities to grow, learn, fail, succeed, and mature in a nurturing and supportive environment. I encourage you to give Gilpin County School a try and I truly believe you will not be disappointed
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EPRD board candidates … in their own words
Steve Beck
Al Buenning
The Canyon Courier asked the eight candidates for three seats on the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board 11 questions about the district and their vision for its future. In the interest of space, answers to four of the 11 questions are in the print version. Read their entire responses at www.canyoncourier.com. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. The three top voter-getters during the May 3 election will join the EPRD board. They are replacing three board members — John Ellis, Peg Linn and Peter Lindquist — who are term-limited and cannot run again. Voting will take place in person, and both the Wulf and Buchanan Park rec centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 3 for voting. Bring a driver’s license or photo ID to vote. Steve Beck Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I want to become more involved in governing bodies in the area. I am the best candidate because of my expertise in special district administration and management and financial management. As a CPA and CGMA, I have over 45 years of experience auditing and managing nonprofits and governmental organizations and over 20 years of
Kristin Courington
Peter Eggers
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challenges? My management style is “get things done - no excuses.” The district needs to take a financial leap forward if it is to bring the power of play to more people In Evergreen. Raising funds, generating capital resources and securing long-term commitments from supportive donors are the foundation of comprehensive financial planning. My YMCA experience included diagnosing a community’s changing demographics, identifying their implications and then making it happen. I know how to do that.
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active management of special districts in Colorado, and my company manages over 150 special districts that I work with, as well as being an experienced district manager and an active managerial and financial consultant for special districts. In 2004, I was awarded Special District of the Year in Colorado for operations excellence. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? Maintaining the appropriate funding for operations and recreational programs, maintaining district assets, and maintaining an excellent and well-trained staff. How do you propose tackling those challenges? Careful review of the operations and finances of the district and implementing change where it is deemed necessary. Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? No. The district does not need to burden the taxpayers with any ad-
Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I believe in the power of play. Play enriches the physical, mental and spiritual character of every being. I want to bring more play to more people in Evergreen. I know the power of play firsthand. I am the only candidate with a BA and MA in physical education and recreation; plus my 28 years with the YMCA has shown me play at work for working parents, young families, people with disabilities, seniors and our youth. I can serve the people of my community best through serving on the EPRD board. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? Generating momentum following the COVID slowdown presents our biggest challenges: 1. Ramping up programs and services for a changing demographic. 2. Creating the resources required to address our growing community’s recreation needs. 3. Expanding the district and its offerings to bring more play to more people.
Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? It depends on the master plan or a strategic plan for the future. If the board decides to go to the public in 2023, the request must be reasonable and not outrageously large in scope. The board needs to research and consider other sources of funding such as a lease-back arrangement, leveraging current assets or other reasonable alternative methods of funding, and not always place the burden on taxpayers. Kristin Courington Occupation: business manager, Evergreen Children’s Chorale
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Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I love this community and believe that being a member of the EPRD board would be a valuable way to use my professional experience and share my perspective as a mother of school-aged children. I have over 10 years of work experience managing nonprofit organizations in Colorado as well as a master’s degree in public administration that have provided me with the skills necessary to be effective as a board member for EPRD. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? I believe the three biggest challenges are the aging facilities (specifically the pools at both Buchanan and Wulf), not having updated a strategic plan since 2015 to help guide staffing decisions or the budgeting process, and managing the demands from a diversity of interests both in and out of district. How do you propose tackling those challenges? The strategic plan written in 2010 and updated in 2015 needs to be revisited and based on current data and renewed community engagement. The plan has 12 goals — a great starting point — but reviving the document would be the first step in helping to address what I see as the other two big challenges for the district. Knowing what the community wants and having a solid resource-allocation plan will help guide the budgeting and decisionmaking process to address other demands. Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? Without a solid strategic plan and knowing what the community really wants, I don’t think the district would be ready to pass a bond measure in 2023. Less than 1,000 people voted in the last board election — current board members are not representative of the larger community and having done no recent surveys to gauge public opinion, I believe resources would be better spent on creating a solid plan first, and then coming up with effective solutions for funding — not the other way around. If this can be achieved prior to the deadline for submitting a 2023 bond measure, I’m not opposed to asking for the support, but it needs to be done strategically. Peter Eggers Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I have been a consistent volunteer in Evergreen since the mid `80s with Planned Living Environment Association of South Evergreen, Sculpture Evergreen and EPRD. Volunteer service is my way of connecting with the community I love. It is time for me to re-engage fully, and my best avenue will be EPRD. I am best qualified because of my 20 years of service to EPRD as a director and executive director of the Buchanan Park Master Plan
effort 2006-2007. I have been a small business owner this entire time, well versed in financial, compliance and HR issues. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? As we emerge from the stressors of Covid and those lifestyle changes forced upon us, meeting the increasing demand for programs and facility use with a diminished staff is an immediate challenge facing EPRD. Contracting for and managing the construction of the Evergreen Lake North Trail will fall into the laps of a new board and executive director very soon, and we will all need to be a quick study on that project to ensure its success. Lastly, the district needs to develop a vision for the future and initiate a master plan process that will strategically guide it moving forward. How do you propose tackling those challenges? The board needs to make support of staff and the new executive director its highest priority. A functioning management team will be able to meet the challenges ahead with confidence and cooperation. Managing the impact to the community of the trail construction with openness and understanding should also be a focus for the board. The board should form a special committee with business leaders to monitor the project. Prior master plans would serve as a good template for a new one, but this planning must be done soon to develop policies to move us forward. Should EPRD ask voters for a Bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? If a master plan can be developed that provides the board adequate guidance and enough time to go to the public for a bond question, I could see it happening, but there is nothing before the board now that I would vote for. If a master plan brought us back quickly to the projects in the 2018 bond, I would vote for pool infrastructure at Wulf, a new gym at Buchanan and turfing more fields. This would provide basketball, volleyball and pickleball for our diverse population, address aquatics needs, and enhance developmental sports by expanding their seasons. Betsy Hays Occupation: director of resource development, Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I have served the public as a leader in everything from Scouts to sports to PTA to nonprofits and the Chamber of Commerce. I know how to effectively get things done here in Jefferson County. I thrive on communicating with the public about what is happening, and I work well with others and in groups. As a board member, I look forward to putting my skills at working with multiple entities for the good of the community. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? SEE EPRD, P14
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a new, exciting path. 3. EPRD has a void of leadership with no executive director for five months. Staff turnover has been high over the past few years. Leadership starts at the top, and EPRD has been filled with obstructionists for too many years.
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The three biggest challenges facing the rec district are the unfinished projects we have committed to the public we will complete, the installation of a new executive director, and the fact that we have multiple projects being presented and no plan that prioritizes them. We need to understand what the community wants and what the demographic data is to support those wants. How do you propose tackling those challenges? Work with the new executive director to get him up and running, and support his initiatives as a board member, work with my other board members and the staff to follow through on what is not complete such as the Evergreen Lake North Trail improvement, ADA compliance at Wulf, negotiations with landowners surrounding Kittredge Park, and installing the Stagecoach Bike Park. Work with my fellow board members to create a strategic plan, so we can prioritize and plan how to implement the next five years for parks and recreation in our community based on what the community wants while maximizing partnerships with key stakeholders. Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? Before deciding to ask voters about a bond or extending mill payments, EPRD needs a strategic plan in place so the public can know what
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Chris Lewis
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I have been actively supporting our dog park. I will bring the highest level of commitment and expertise to the board that is needed to improve our community.
Chris Lewis Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I believe I’m the most qualified person for the job. I am actively coaching, participating and running a business engaged in building rec facilities every day. I am leading three redevelopment field projects for West Jeff Baseball, I run a hockey program for kids on the lake, I proposed a fiscally responsible indoor rec facility two years ago with a comprehensive plan, and
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What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? 1. We need to improve facilities and add new ones. Gym space is maxed out, fitness facilities are outdated, and we have two pools, one needing replacement and the other lacking function. We must focus on revenue-positive activities and new trends. 2. EPRD’s role should expand to include park management with a dog park, pump track and trail connectivity, taking the district on
How do you propose tackling those challenges? 1. Update the master plan to tackle needs based on priority and revenue starting with getting a needs-andwants assessment from the staff to complete the most projects in the least amount of time, communicating that we aim to improve. 2. We need to get a working IGA with Jeffco for its unused property for district use. We could test our relationship with Denver Parks to see if we can pull more ownership and management opportunities. 3. We need to hit the reset button. Many staff haven’t had the opportunity to really shine. We need to let them do their jobs and support their judgment. Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? I have presented alternative methods of funding such as Sale-Leaseback (like a mortgage but for special districts), and COP (Certificates of Participation, private bonds) as alternative methods of funding revenue-positive activities. Neighboring districts APEX and Foothills have both utilized these mechanisms to fund capital projects for buildings. I am open to a sensible bond as part of a multi-phase approach but SEE EPRD, P15
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$140,000 was allocated for the election, yet the board unanimously voted down a mail-in ballot initiative because of “budget constraints.” Engaging with constituents, many don’t even know the board is an elected body. Voter participation represents a fraction of people who live here. Although the annual budget for EPRD is not small, we have significant infrastructure challenges to tackle. Wulf and Buchanan Rec Centers need repair (Wulf’s pool is essentially end of life), and many people in-district are asking for another indoor multi-sport facility to be built.
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would not seek this as a first option or second option. Mary McGhee Occupation: currently senior IT systems auditor Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I have been actively involved with EPRD since 1994. What sets me apart is that I have evaluated EPRD from both inside and outside. For the last 28 years, I have been a customer, taxpayer, event volunteer as well as an employee. I am on-site two to four days every week working with kids and adult programs. I have a more comprehensive 360-degree view of EPRD than any other candidate. The EPRD board is required to represent the entire district, not just specialinterest groups. I do not owe any favors to any business, group or association. My only special interests are parks, rec and the EPRD patron. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? Do better on cost recovery for the pool and aquatics programs. And the aging Wulf Recreation Center pool is celebrating its 48th birthday. League, program fees, usage fees, punch cards and walk-in payments account for half of EPRD’s revenue. The other half comes from (property and auto registration) tax dollars. There have been missed opportunities for collecting league fees. With the bond issue, are we taxing the entire district to provide extra amenities for a few? How do you propose tackling those challenges? Many district residents have reached a saturation point in paying taxes. Survey showed a modest tax increase would be tolerable if the construction project has clearly needed, tangible, realized benefits.
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Jeff Shappard
Instead of building another facility, can we use existing resources better? Could unused times be filled with better scheduling? Instead of saddling residents with debt for a pool, field or court, the answer could be in expanded hours for the already-constructed assets. It is more cost effective to pay front-desk personnel to stay open than build a whole new facility. If EPRD put money aside in a reserve fund, that would avoid paying bond interest. Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? A field house, a basketball court at Buchanan that does double duty as volleyball and pickleball courts are more immediate needs. Evergreen’s mill levies are already higher than other Front Range districts. Citizen input indicated a moderate bond issue of $9 million was acceptable. I am against using Certificates of Participation to finance a new facility if EPRD park land and assets are used as collateral to secure the loan. I do not think it wise to put our rec centers and park land at risk in case of default.
Jeff Shappard Occupation: Manager, NREL IT Service Desk Why are you running for the EPRD board and why are you the best candidate for the position? I want to be a part of building a new vision for our community. We have aging facilities, underdeveloped relationships with Jeffco Open Space and Denver Mountain Parks, and disengaged citizens. Our recreation centers need significant work, ball fields and soccer fields are in disrepair, and EPRD has experienced significant staff attrition. When projects are proposed, they unnecessarily balloon in scope and expense. Elections only create about 2% voter response. Metrics help us make decisions in business and a measured plan on how, where and what we build. Constituents can tell us what they want to pay for specific amenities. What are the three biggest challenges facing the rec district? The EPRD board doesn’t adequately engage with voters. This year,
How do you propose tackling those challenges? Mail out ballots to increase voting. Ask voters for input using districtwide surveys. Engage Jeffco and DMP to create more trails and purpose-built trails, a skate park, bike pump track, and lease outdoor space (programs/events). Tell people what EPRD provides, listen to constituents (public surveys), and put that feedback into action as appropriate. Focus on projects locals will use (rec centers, trails projects, pump track, skate park, a dog park). Let people know EPRD is here, engaged and able to take timely action. Building an over-budget facility over 10 years won’t work. Should EPRD ask voters for a bond in 2023? If yes, what projects should the bond pay for? If no, why not? I think a district-wide survey would be required. If 70% to 80% of voters approve, then a bond measure can potentially be successful by vote. A bond could be used to build a new facility or rebuild the Wulf Rec Center pool. However, tax increases are a sensitive issue, and there is more than one way to pay for construction. Lease buyback or a Certificate of Participation (COP) should also be considered. Construction should result in recreation facilities that are revenue positive or at least “budget neutral.”
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EPRD candidates face off on issues at forum 8 running for three positions on the board BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Eight candidates for the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board of directors come from different sectors of Evergreen, all wanting what they perceive is best for the district, but sometimes disagreeing on what that is. They agreed the board needed to find more ways to engage with the public such as surveys and that the district should step up to provide more programming for senior citizens, but they differed on what they believe the recreation district needs and how they should pay to fulfill those needs. The three candidates with the highest vote totals in the May 3 election will join the EPRD board. They will replace three candidates who are term limited and cannot run again. In-person voting will be from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at both Buchanan Park and Wulf recreation centers. The candidates are Steve Beck, Al Buenning, Kristin Courington, Peter Eggers, Betsy Hays, Chris Lewis, Mary McGhee and Jeff Shappard. Communication, seniors The candidates agreed that surveying the community about what it wants and needs EPRD to provide was essential, but several also sug-
Evergreen chamber President Nancy Judge, right, asks a question at the Evergreen Park & Recreation District candidates forum on PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST April 12. They are, from left, Chris Lewis, Kristin Courington, Steve Beck and Mary McGhee.
gested that one-on-one interactions and outreach to various groups also were important. “I think coffee chats or nights at the park where we solicit feedback would be beneficial,” Courington, business manager for Evergreen Children’s Chorale, said. “We could put suggestion boxes at the rec centers. We need to gather as much feedback as we can to make better decisions.” The candidates also agreed that EPRD should step in to provide senior programming, especially with the closure of the Seniors’ Resource Center. Eggers suggested that one of the homes the district owns in Buchanan Park could become a senior center, while several suggested that
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Hays, director of resource development at Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. Eggers advocated for the district to create more turf fields since they withstand weather and need less yearly maintenance, while Buenning and Lewis advocated for a field house at Buchanan Park. “The key things is does the district have a master plan (that) should have ingredients of new and maintaining the old,” Buenning, a retired physical education teacher, added. Courington said she was unsure until she saw results of a community survey, while Shappard said EPRD needed to look at doing both. SEE FORUM, P18
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Nancy Judge, president of the Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce, left, asks a question of the candidates for the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board of directors. Four of PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST the candidates are, from left, Jeff Shappard, Betsy Hays, Peter Eggers and Al Buenning.
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Beck and McGhee said it was important to make sure existing facilities were functional because the district had made a commitment to existing facilities. What’s missing When asked what programs were missing from EPRD, the candidates responded: Buenning said especially after the pandemic, EPRD needed to find more programs to get senior citizens active again. Hays agreed, adding that EPRD should add more outdoor programs such as rock climbing and a bike pump track. Courington also advocated for more outdoor programming. Lewis said while the needs were missing, Evergreen needed a dog park, and EPRD should be involved. McGhee agreed with the dog park and suggested a concert pavilion at Buchanan Park.
Shappard suggested a multiuse recreational facility in Buchanan Park and more trail development, while Eggers said a gymnasium at Buchanan Park would be beneficial. Beck said the community should be consulted about what could be added to programming. “For me, to find out what’s missing, it goes back to finding out what is going on, learn what everyone would want and see if there is consensus and a cost benefit,” said Beck, who works special district administration. Alternative funding The candidates were divided on whether EPRD should use methods other than asking taxpayers to pay for bonds to pay for facilities, such as certificates of participation and lease-back options. Buenning and Lewis said they were in favor because it takes the burden off of taxpayers to pay for existing and future needs. Shappard added he would be in favor if it were for a new facility that would bring in a lot of revenue.
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“If you are going to repair or replace the pool at Wulf (recreation center) then you would talk about a bond,” said Shappard, an IT manager with the National Renewable Energy Lab. “If it’s a new facility with a lot of revenue, then a COP or lease-back would be the way to go where you have a greater certainty of paying back the loan.” Beck, McGhee and Hays were against, saying they didn’t want to use district assets as collateral for other borrowing methods because if EPRD were to default on a loan, it could lose facilities or land that belonged to the public. “I find (alternative funding) too risky,” said McGhee, a senior IT systems auditor. “It’s attractive because it doesn’t need voter approval, but you never know when revenues may not pay back the loan.” Courington said she needed to do more research before she made up her mind. Eggers said there were pros and cons to borrowing methods other than bonds. “The main drawback is EPRD
would not be asking the community for its opinion on whether it is for or against the project the money would be used for,” said Eggers, owner of a custom woodworking business. Conflicts of interest Some candidates said despite being active in other organizations, they didn’t believe they had conflicts of interest with EPRD. Most said they participated in recreational activities in Evergreen, whether part of the district or not. Lewis, a business owner who is involved in West Jeff Baseball and hockey, countered that he had more conflicts of interest than all of the other candidates combined but that’s why he was running for the EPRD board. “The groups I represent are disenfranchised and overlooked,” he said. “It is unfair to the groups I represent that we have been ignored and left out of the conversation. That’s why I’m here.”
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Elk Creek Fire board candidates … in their own words The Canyon Courier asked the six candidates for three seats on the Elk Creek Fire Protection District board 11 questions about the district and their vision for its future. Below are their responses. In the interest of space, answers to four of the 11 questions are in the print version. Read their entire responses at www.canyoncourier.com. Elk Creek has one one-year position open plus two three-year positions open. John Mullan, who is running for the one-year position, chose not to respond to the questions. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order with Dominique Devaney and Chuck Newby, who are running for the one-year positions, first. Incumbents Melissa Baker and Greg Pixley, plus Joe Wienand are listed next. Voting will take place in person at Elk Creek Fire Station 1, 11993 Blackfoot Road, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 3 for voting. Bring a driver’s license or photo ID to obtain your ballot. Candidates for the one-year term: Dominique Devaney Occupation: administrative and HR manager at Evergreen Metropolitan District
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Why are you running for office and why are you the best candidate for the position? Growing up in this mountain community and now raising a family here, I have a lifelong relationship with the Conifer area. My husband is a lifelong volunteer firefighter/ EMT, and I have spent 10 years volunteering for the Elk Creek Department. Having seen changes in the economy, growth and population over the last three decades, I feel my background and experience lend beautifully to the Elk Creek Fire board. I have 20+ years in accounting, economics, human resources and governance. Blend that with my experience working for a mountainarea special district/local government, I feel that I am an excellent candidate for the board. What are the three biggest challenges facing the Elk Creek Fire District? Staffing - resources, retention, education; Strategic resource planning and coordination; Community
Occupation: electrical engineer, communication systems Why are you running for office and why are you the best candidate for the position? I am running for the ECFPD Board of Directors to gain the opportunity to improve the effectiveness of the firefighting and emergency medical care delivered by our district professionals. I have a long history as a proven, successful leader who works assiduously to solve difficult problems — most often using technical, financial, and logistical means — always utilizing teamwork for the best possible results. You may find more information about my professional career and personal history: www.newbyforelkcreek.org.
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education and engagement How do you propose tackling those challenges? Ensuring our No. 1 resource has what it needs to serve the public with proper equipment, innovative technology, behavioral and medical support should be the top priority. Leveraging resources, training and benefits to best serve the needs of our membership. ECFPD has worked to build relationships in this ever-changing landscape of growth that ensure that equipment is taken care of, and the community is covered. Continued financial solvency, strategic planning and capital outlay will positively serve the district. Educating our local community through all channels is the best way to tackle concerns from wildfire preparedness to safety and prevention at home. Engaging our youth and encouraging future firefighters will benefit everyone. Inter-Canyon, Elk Creek, Indian Hills and North Fork fire departments are discussing consolidation. What is the biggest asset to such a merger, and what is the biggest barrier? I think the greatest asset of a combined district would be eliminating duplicate services. Shared equipment, assets and staff would be wonderful, and the ability to enhance those services with the combined resources would benefit
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the area. One of my biggest concerns with a merger is the size of the district because increasing the size increases financial requirements. Each community has its own fiscal threshold, and would the merger place a significant burden on other districts that may not be financially feasible? From a personal standpoint, I would want to see the sense of community each department has created carried into any new organization.
What are the three biggest challenges facing the Elk Creek Fire District? ECFPD faces a number of critical challenges, including: 1) the longterm financial soundness of the fire district; 2) attracting and retaining highly skilled professional and volunteer firefighting and emergency medical care personnel; 3) the ability of the fire district to maintain an appropriate level of fire protection response in an increasingly hazardous wildland urban interface environment; and 4) the possible merger of the Elk Creek FPD with one or more of its adjacent fire districts — these are a few of the most critical.
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How do you propose tackling those challenges? I believe we must: 1) ensure the mill levy expiring in 2023 is retained, while exploring additional sources and mechanisms for funding fire-protection operations; 2) find ways to attract and retain highly skilled professional and volunteer personnel such as using grants to convert parts of Elk Creek Stations 2 and 3 into remote office workspaces so staff working within the fire district are available for calls; 3) find ways to increase effectiveness through newer/better equipment and other means; 4) work with county and state officials to develop programs to positively impact fire protection, emergency medical care, wildfire mitigation and emergency evacuation planning requirements. Inter-Canyon, Elk Creek, Indian Hills, and North Fork fire departments are discussing consolidation. What is the biggest asset to such a merger, and what is the biggest barrier? The fire district consolidation feasibility study identified a number of costs and benefits. However, I believe that these are early days in these discussions such that, at this point at least, the “biggest asset” or “biggest barrier” to these merger proposals are unknown at this time. Three-year terms Melissa L. Baker Occupation: architect Why are you running for office and why are you the best candidate for the position? My service on the Board of Directors for Elk Creek Fire Protection District, the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce, Conifer Area Council and numerous local committees for
Greg Pixley Occupation: Firefighter
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the past 13 years gives me a unique perspective into the culture of our community. Furthermore, as an architect at a local firm, I work daily to navigate the challenges of building in the foothills. Community involvement and outreach, sustainable development and funding challenges are all issues I’ve tackled in my various roles. I feel these qualifications all make me uniquely qualified to help the fire district face our upcoming challenges.
poses both a challenge and a potential opportunity for our district.
What are the three biggest challenges facing the Elk Creek Fire District? The biggest challenge facing the district is the constant year-round threat of wildfire in an area that for many years has not prioritized mitigation and building within the Wildland Urban Interface. Second, we need to ensure the department has adequate funding and staffing to ensure it can maintain the level of service for the district. Finally, the potential consolidation with the other 285 Corridor fire districts
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How do you propose tackling those challenges? We need to continue and grow our district-wide mitigation programs including the Community Chipping Program and Ambassador Program as well as our efforts to work with Jefferson County for adoption of local codes to improve the safety of our community as it relates to construction within the Wildland Urban Interface. The Board of Directors needs to maintain the financial stability of the department and look for ways to support and attract volunteer firefighters. Finally, we need to maintain an open dialog with the community as we explore the challenges and opportunities associated with consolidation. Inter-Canyon, Elk Creek, Indian Hills and North Fork fire departments are discussing consolidation. What is the biggest asset to such a merger, and what is the biggest barrier? ECFPD recently hired an independent consulting firm to assess the Highway 285 fire districts and provide pros and cons of consolidating with options for the future. We are in the early stages of exploring those options with the other district boards. The goal is to improve our level of service to the district. If this can be achieved and make our operations more efficient, consolidation would be an asset to our district. However, the various
Why are you running for office and why are you the best candidate for the position? I am running for a position on the ECFPD Board of Directors because my goal is to assist the department and my community in making our area as capable as possible in the prevention of fire situations and protect our citizens with realistic, efficient and sustainable emergency services. My experiences and education in emergency management and those as a volunteer and career firefighter help provide me with an in-depth view of issues and solutions related to fire and emergency services. What are the three biggest challenges facing the Elk Creek Fire District? Sustainable revenue streams: The upcoming sunset of the 2.5 mills has the potential impact of reducing services to meet those budget reductions. Staffing: Across the nation, volunteerism is waning, and the decrease of available personnel compromises our ability to protect our community. The constant need to staff our fire department with capable and competent firefighters is paramount. Environmental impacts: The rise in temperatures and the drought conditions experienced throughout Colorado, and the increase of tourism and travelers through our area, only compound the fire safety and emergency issues our community faces 365 days a year. How do you propose tackling those challenges? Revenue: Provide education to the ECFPD community re-emphasizing the need to support the mill levy ballot issue in November. Also, finding additional funding streams to help broaden staffing and protection capabilities. Staffing: Working with the chief to ensure continued recruitment of volunteers and to ensure our volunteers’ satisfaction and retention. Our paid firefighters are the backbone of initial emergency response, but our volunteers SEE ELK CREEK, P21
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Joe Wienand Occupation: part-time consultant
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Why are you running for office and why are you the best candidate for the position? I have the passion, energy and time to serve in this volunteer position now that I work part-time. “Best” is in the eye of the beholder: I have strong leadership skills and have served our country both in uniform and in defense management/ executive civilian positions. Check out my web site for more: www.joewienandforelkcreek.org.
help increase community protection and safety of all firefighters. Environmental: Increasing volunteer and career firefighter staffing will help address some concerns and ECFPD’s utilization of current technologies and best practices to ensure appropriate responses to this issue. Inter-Canyon, Elk Creek, Indian Hills and North Fork fire departments are discussing consolidation. What is the biggest asset to such a merger, and what is the biggest barrier? Biggest asset: The collaboration of resources and increased protection potential for the communities involved in the merger would be the most significant benefit related to the proposal. Together we are stronger and more capable in our effort to provide emergency service than we are as individual departments. Biggest barrier: Incorporating different funding streams among the departments would be the most significant
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in 2023 is reintroduced and passed, find more funding from new sources (such as U.S. Forest Service and other federal/state entities) for Elk Creek FPD and more tax breaks for residents who mitigate; 2) evaluate pros and cons of mergers, so citizens understand opportunities and challenges; 3) find ways to increase firefighter and emergency medical personnel pay and create livable infrastructure spaces for volunteers that want to stay close to firehouse during wildfire season. Inter-Canyon, Elk Creek, Indian Hills and North Fork fire departments are discussing consolidation. What is the biggest asset to such a merger, and what is the biggest barrier? I think the merger is still a work in progress. The feasibility study identified that about one-third of those involved are “in favor of consolidation if it improved services,” while another third were “generally in favor” and another third were either opposed or neutral. I think the options need to be further examined in detail and presented to the public before decisions are made.
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Art you can eat Conifer resident makes delicious works of art BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Lorene “LoLo” Klopfenstein, a baker and treat decorator at Coffee Bean N Bakery, did not always create elaborate cakes and cookies; she started out cooking in Indiana. Married at 18, Klopfenstein started cooking at youth retreats through her ministry. She then spent time cooking for elites at private resi-
dences and eventually found her way to Colorado. Baking in Colorado is not the same as in Indiana, Klopfenstein quickly found out when she moved here over 10 years ago. “Yeast in Colorado is way different than in Indiana,” she said. Klopfenstein also spent time as a preschool teacher. She carries those lessons and memories with her as she bakes and creates her edible art. “My inner child comes out,” she said. While she formed her bread dough into a festive lamb for the Easter holiday, Klopfenstein likened it to
the joy of opening a new can of PlayDough. Klopfenstein talked through each step of building her bread creation, harkening back to her past as a teacher. Klopfenstein decorated a cake to look like an Easter basket, complete with a chocolate bunny and grass. She said she gets inspiration for her desserts often by wandering around the store and checking out what it has to offer. Klopfenstein said the best part about her job is getting to be creative. “I love the creative part. Art is my
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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ASCENT CHURCH “Real people pursuing a real God” All are Welcome Sundays at 10am In-person or Online www.ascentchurch.co 29823 Troutdale Scenic Drive, Evergreen BERGEN PARK CHURCH Bergen Park Church is a group of regular people who strive to improve ourselves and our community by studying the Bible and sharing our lives with each other. On Sunday mornings you can expect contemporary live music, Children’s Ministry that seeks to love and care for your kids, teaching from the Bible, and a community of real people who are imperfect, but seek to honor God in their lives. We hope to welcome you soon to either our 9:30AM or 11:00AM Sunday service. Search Bergen Park Church on YouTube for Livestream service at 9:30am 31919 Rocky Village Dr. 303-674-5484 info@bergenparkchurch.org / www.BergenParkChurch.org 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 TUE-SAT 12PM - 3PM
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 CHURCH OF THE HILLS PRESBYTERIAN (USA) Serving the mountain community from the heart of Evergreen Worship 10:00 a.m. Office Hours: Tu-Thur 9:00 - 4:00; Fri 9:00 - noon Buffalo Park Road and Hwy 73 www.churchofthehills.com
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!
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 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH – EPC Rev. Sarah Clark • 303.674.4810 • www.evergreenumc.org CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPAL 1036 El Rancho Rd, Evergreen – (303) 526-9287 3757 Ponderosa Dr. across Hwy 74 from Safeway in Evergreen www.lomcc.org – office@lomcc.org In-Church Sunday Communion Quiet Service 8:00 am & with Music 10:00 am Join us in person every Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am for live worship Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., with communion every Sunday 10:00 am only Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8601726656 Please join us online every Sunday at 9am “Real Church In An UnReal World” Evensong 7:00 Wednesdays March 9 through April 6 at our website for a new worship experience. A community empowered by the Holy Spirit which seeks authentic relationships 27640 Highway 74 - ¼ mile east of downtown “Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds” with God and others to share the good news of Jesus with Evergreen, the Front Evergreen at the Historic Bell Tower Range and the world. Come as you are, all are welcome! 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” 11825 U.S. Hwy. 285, Conifer, CO 80433 Sun: 9:00a.m. Bible Study-10:00a.m. Worship; Wed: Bible Study 7:00p.m.
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: 4954 County Road 64 in Bailey. Office hours MWF 8am-1pm 303-838-4409, Worship & Children’s Church at 10am Small group studies for all ages at 9am Transitional Pastor: Mark Chadwick Youth Pastor: Jay Vonesh Other activities: Youth groups, Men’s/Women’s ministries, Bible studies, VBS, MOPS, Cub/Boy Scouts.
To place your listing in the Worship Directory call Donna, 303-566-4114
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TRIVIA 1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? 2. MOVIES: Which Disney character’s catchphrase is “To infinity and beyond!”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: How many permanently inhabited territories does the United States have? 4. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the Greek goddess of chance? 5. U.S. STATES: How many states call themselves commonwealths? 6. HISTORY: How many people worldwide were killed by the Black Death pandemic in the 1400s? 7. SCIENCE: What layer of air is closest to Earth in the atmosphere? 8. TELEVISION: Which animated TV comedy includes the fictional school Springfield Elementary? 9. ADVERTISING: A sales clerk named Lily
promotes which company in advertisements? 10. LITERATURE: George Smiley is a character in which 1974 novel? Answers 1. Four. Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt 2. Buzz Lightyear, “Toy Story” 3. Five (American Samoa, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and Northern Mariana Islands) 4. Tyche 5. Four (Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia) 6. Estimates range from 25 million to 200 million 7. Troposphere 8. “The Simpsons” 9. AT&T 10. “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Public Notices Public Notice Jefferson County Press Listing Expenditures for 04/01/2022-04/07/2022 AVALON IRONWOOD AT RED ROCKS LLC AVALON IRONWOOD AT RED ROCKS LLC SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS LTD SJ LOUIS CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS LTD Escrow Custodial Fund Total Adam or Alexandra Berger Colorado Credit Union DOLORES A STANCIL Erin or Michael Supitar INTERSTATE TITLE SOLUTIONS INC JERRY L BROWN KELLEY TRUCKING LARRY H MILLER FORD LAKEWOOD Natalie L Schaefer Premier Members Credit Union STENGER & STENGER PC Todd or E J Hutcherson US BANK /USB LEASING LT Clerk & Recorder Custodial Fund Total ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT, INC ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT, INC
Performance Escrow
49,957.77
Escrow Interest Refunds
1,555.54
Performance Escrow
2,500.00
Escrow Interest Refunds
7.01 54,020.32
Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Recording/Elections Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments
Maintenance Agreement
299.42 17.80 70.30 279.01 527.01 8.20 142.92 214.11 785.00 142.90 11.75 14.80 117.81 2,631.03
39,145.08
Software as a Services (SaaS) 27,434.00 ALPINE DISPOSAL INC Trash Removal Services 239.66 AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION Rent (Other) 49,887.36 ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES Water& Sanitation Services 273.79 ARROWHEAD LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC Lawn & Grounds Maintenance 5,347.00 AT&T MOBILITY Telephone Services 549.56 AT&T MOBILITY Wireless Service 89.96 BCT COLORADO Office Supplies 205.00 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC Clothing Supplies 3,878.80 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC Office Supplies 1,522.50 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC Hygiene Supplies 347.45 BRITTNEY ZENA RIETVELD Telephone Services 52.99 BRITTNEY ZENA RIETVELD Mileage 22.05 BROADWAY TOTAL POWER Operating Equipment 2,590.00 BRYAN, JENNIFER Legal Services 2,085.50 BURMESE MYANMAR LANGUAGE RESOURCES LLC Services & Charges (Other) 110.00 CENTURYLINK Telephone Services 2,134.43 CHRISTOPHER JOHN CASSIDY Training & Education 400.00 CLIENT PAYMENT Trial Expense 473.34 CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN LLP Accounting & Auditing 18,000.00 COLO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Records/Permit Disbursement-CBI 15,294.50 COLO STATE TREASURER Prepaid Expenses 56,909.44 Colorado Assessors Association Administrative Expenses 3,125.00 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA Deed Advertising Clearing 56.00 COLORADO PREMIER RESTORATION INC Building Maintenance 8,345.29 CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY Water & Sanitation Services 484.10 CREATIVE TROPHY AND AWARD COMPANY Recognition/Appreciation 3,976.00 DAVE FARRELL Revenue Refunds 2,816.00 DAWN B HOLMES INC Autopsy Services 24,450.00 ELIZABETH A GALL Academic Degree Programs 2,000.00 ERGONOMIC INNOVATIONS LLC Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital 375.00 FBI LEEDA INC Training & Education 695.00 FIRST CALL OF COLO LLC Delivery Charges 11,244.90 FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER Due to Pet Data -Animal Licenses 280.00 FRONT RANGE LEGAL PROCESS SERVICE LLC Litigation Support Services 65.00 FRUITDALE SANITATION DIST Water& Sanitation Services 33.75 FUND FOR THE CITY Education & OF NEW YORK INC Training Materials 2,207.73 GALLS LLC Police Supplies 2,772.39 GARVINS SEWER SERVICE INC Building Maintenance 500.00 GOLDEN, CITY OF Water& Sanitation Services 34,717.93 GRAINGER Janitorial Supplies 389.76 GRAINGER Police Supplies 49.05 GRAINGER Tools & Shop Equipment 481.44 GRAINGER Building Maintenance 221.14 GRANICUS INC Maintenance Agreement 1,930.95 GREENBACKER RENEWABLE ENERGY CORP Heat & Power 11,587.61 HEY MR DIGITAL VIDEO MEDIA Promotional Services 1,250.00 HIGH VIEW WATER DIST Water& Sanitation Services 776.24 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC Maintenance Agreement 2,130.01 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR INC Software Maintenance Agreement 3,232.67 INTERVENTION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SVC Services & Charges (Other) 280.00 IVAN RODRIQUEZ DBA KRATE LTD Building Maintenance 1,666.67 JANIE ANN KELLER Academic Degree Programs 1,525.50 JEFF CO COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AUTHORITY Contracts - Intergovernmental 590,166.50 JOB STORE INC, THE Temporary Agencies 3,990.92 JOHNSON CONTROLS Equipment Maintenance 3,449.39 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP Maintenance Agreement 3,995.56 KLEEN TECH SERVICES CORP Janitorial Services 109,934.27 LENNAR COLORADO LLC Revenue Refunds 500.00 MARTIN R BARWICK Academic Degree Programs 843.73 MELANIE R GUTTEEA Academic Degree Programs 1,886.51 MOUNTAIN STATES CONSTRUCTION CO Revenue Refunds 5,532.00 NELSON AND SON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC Revenue Refunds 500.00 OUTPUT SERVICES INC Postage 12,815.00 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT Training & Education 1,020.00 PTS OF AMERICA LLC Extradition Travel 4,343.00 PUBLIC TRUST ADVISORS LLC Information Services 1,787.00 RECOVERY MONITORING SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Services & Charges (Other) 252.00 RENEE S. WILSON Litigation Support Services 748.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN Professional Dues ACCREDITATION NETWORK & Memberships 275.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER Services & Charges (Other) 35.91 SHAUN M CHASTEEN Academic Degree Programs 1,371.65 SHIRLEY SEPTIC PUMPING INC 4H Fairgrounds-CSU 59.00 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB INC Police Supplies 974.70 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Office Supplies 3,944.45 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Medical Supplies/Drugs 42.92 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Office Equipment 336.00 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Copier Clearing 30,863.28 SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED Legal Services 50.00 SWEEP STAKES UNLIMITED Litigation Support Services 30.00 T MOBILE Telephone Services 3,751.23 T MOBILE Investigation Expense 357.00 TWIN CITY SECURITY INC Security Services 5,810.40 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC Postage 40.00 UNITED POWER INC Heat & Power 272.66 US DISTRIBUTING INC DENVER Vehicle & Equipment Parts 7,675.44 VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone Services 162.76 VITALCORE HEALTH STRATEGIES LLC Miscellaneous Contract Services 498,252.63 WASTE MANAGEMENT Trash Removal Services 4,399.82
WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC WESTOVER CORP DBA ALBIREO ENERGY WILLIAM J TRUESDALE WONDERLIC PERSONNEL TEST INC WORKDAY INC XCEL ENERGY ZAYO GROUP LLC ZOE A JENKINS General Fund Total
Janitorial Supplies Janitorial Supplies Medical Supplies/Drugs Safety Supplies
4,890.31 3,062.18 1,685.00 2,872.00
Equipment Maintenance 1,202.50 Academic Degree Programs 945.00 Recruitment Services 9,600.00 Software as a Services (SaaS) 20,900.00 Heat & Power 47,335.39 Telephone Services 2,424.37 Telephone Services 162.84 1,746,205.86
DENVER MEDIA DESIGNS PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC General Fund Grants Total
General Supplies (Other) Miscellaneous Contract Services
AED EVERYWHERE INC DILL DILL CARR STONBRAKER & HUTCHINGS PC EXPLORE INFORMATION SERVICES LLC VAUGHAN & DEMURO Insurance Fund Total
Equipment Maintenance
360.00 14,519.51 14,879.51 793.00
Consultant Services
1,830.00
Contract Services Consultant Services
2,294.90 8,300.60 13,218.50
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CPR AND FIRST AID Medical Services TRISTAR INSURANCE GROUP Workers Compensation Self-Insured Claims Worker’s Compensation Fund Total ALBERT FREI AND SONS INC ALEXIS L SOHLDEN Angela McTammany AVALANCHE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC CDR ASSOCIATES CENTURYLINK CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY DENVENTURES INC DBA WHEAT RIDGE CYCLERY EVERGREEN METRO DISTRICT FASTSIGNS Franz Christopher HIGH PLAINS WATERPROOFING
1,944.00 12,028.80 13,972.80
Sand & Gravel Uniforms Allowance Program Supplies
883.00 38.45 381.97
Building Maintenance Consultant Services Telephone Services
697.50 7,301.64 152.53
Water& Sanitation Services
23.40
Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital 6,374.99 Water& Sanitation Services 249.00 Sign Maintenance Supplies 1,596.54 General Supplies (Other) 277.67 Repair & Maintenance (Other) 5,876.12
INNOVATIVE CONTRACTING AND ENGINEERING LLC Trail Improvements 26,840.62 Jeremiah Brockopp Mileage 42.94 KUMAR & ASSOCIATES INC Trail Improvements 210.00 LINX MULTIMEDIA LLLP Equipment (Other) 10,365.97 MEGAN E KREUTZER Mileage 25.16 MOUNTAIN VIEW WASTE SYSTEMS LLC Trash Removal Services 69.21 NORTHWEST LAKEWOOD SANITATION Water& Sanitation Services 42.70 REPUBLIC SERVICES INC Trash Removal Services 756.72 SQUAREI TECNOLOGIES INC Software as a Services (SaaS) 13,400.00 TRAIL SERVICES LLC Tools & Shop Equipment 3,575.78 VALERIAN LLC Building Construction & Design 7,589.25 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLO INC Trash Removal Services 261.00 WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION INC Trail Improvements 19,662.93 WRIGHT PEST CONTROL INC Building Maintenance 85.00 XCEL ENERGY Heat & Power 7,023.19 Open Space Fund Total 113,803.28 CORONA INSIGHTS Open Space Fund Grants Total
Consultant Services
DAVE FARRELL Revenue Refunds Evergreen/Conifer Traffic Impact Fund Total AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES ALBERT FREI AND SONS INC ALSCO DENVER INDUSTRIAL ARAMARK CENTURYLINK CHRISSY BRADY CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS CONTRACTORS SUPPLY INC ELDORADO ARTESIAN SPRINGS INC ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC FASTENAL COMPANY GOLDEN, CITY OF LAKEHURST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC MICHAEL RAYMOND SNYDER OXFORD RECYCLING INC REPUBLIC SERVICES INC TOOLE DESIGN GROUP, LLC UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER OF COLO WESTERN DISPOSAL INC WILLOWBROOK WATER & SANITATION DIST XCEL ENERGY Road & Bridge Fund Total A&A LANGUAGES LLC
13,410.00 13,410.00 4,177.00 4,177.00
Sand & Gravel 3,670.04 Salt Sand & De-Icers 11,567.71 Janitorial Services 156.75 Janitorial Services 282.22 Telephone Services 90.49 Life Safety Supplies 142.81 Medical Services 177.86 Stormwater Management Supplies 18,528.00 Pavement Management Contracts 24,800.00 Miscellaneous Contract Services 500.40 Salt Sand & De-Icers 24,085.08 Life Safety Supplies 3,197.68 Water& Sanitation Services 114.88 Irrigation Water Services 37.47 Asphalt Supplies 26,886.14 Life Safety Supplies 163.00 Disposal of Construction Spoils 180.00 Disposal of Construction Spoils 1,634.85 Road & Street Improvements 38,500.75 Professional Dues & Memberships 2,384.20 Trash Removal Services 296.73 Irrigation Water Services Traffic Related Power
53.50 1,359.37 158,809.93
HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 787.96 Abby Kurtis HS-Mileage 87.75 ALAN L BUDDEN HS-Mileage 222.48 ALISON L MANGOLD HS-Mileage 44.46 ALYSIA C JACOBS HS-Mileage 313.56 AMBERLY T COALSON HS-Mileage 109.16 ANSWER INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 3,556.90 APT SERVICES & CONSULTNG LLC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 300.00 BOWDITCH & CASSELL HS-Miscellaneous PUBLIC AFFAIRS Contract Services 3,000.00 BRITNAY KIRKLAND HS-Mileage 429.39 CHARMAINE N GARCIA HS-Mileage 97.93 CHELSEA L RIPPEN HS-Mileage 81.90 CHRISTOPHER ALLAN LAMPRECHT HS-Mileage 254.01 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Other 15,810.15 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments County Paid 360.00 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Refund Assistance Payment-State 576.92 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Rent 205,049.12 COLO DEPT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT HS-Contracts-Assistance 1,320.40 CREATIVE COUNSELING CENTER LLC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 300.00 DIANE E HEAD HS-Mileage 33.40 DOUGLAS RETIG HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 980.00 ELIZABETH M MARQUARDT HS-Mileage 241.02 INTERVENTION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SVC HS-Miscellaneous
IVAN GOMEZ IVAN GOMEZ JEFFCO HOUSING AUTHORITY Contract Services JENNA KELLEY JENNIFER N ANDREWS JENNIFER STEF JILL KATHLEEN HENDERSON JODY FOUNTAIN KAREN MICHELLE MCCARTNEY KAREN MICHELLE MCCARTNEY KATELYN RUTH PEARSON KATIE SCHERR KRISTINA R LOPEZ LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC LEOMA BURNETTE LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS LIBBY H DONOHUE MADISON MCKENZIE REILLY MARIA JULIANA PIZANO MARYLOU JUHL MATTHEW R ENGEMOEN MEGAN MARIE YATES MEGAN MARIE YATES METRO TRANSPORTATION PLANNING & SOLUTION MIKAELA ZAMORA OUTDOOR PROMOTIONS OF COLORADO LLC PABLO NEVAREZ PARKER, KENNA PERRICONE, ANN RACHEL A ENTSMINGER RACHEL JAUNITA OPEL RAPHA COUNSELING CENTER INC ROBERT WILLIAM MCCANN ROBERT WILLIAM MCCANN ROCKY MOUNTAIN KIDS Samantha Woods SARAH ELIZABETH BAY PILLE SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS STEPHANIE D PARMLEY SURSY DENVER LLC SYNTES LANGUAGE GROUP INC Teresa Bucenec Teresa Bucenec TINA L IBBOTT VALERIA GARCIA VERIZON WIRELESS VERIZON WIRELESS WAKING LIFE COUNSELING LLC ZOE COLVIN Social Services Fund Total ROYAL CREST DAIRY INC SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS US FOODS INC Head Start Fund Total
Contract Services 42.00 HS-Food & Beverages 84.84 HS-Mileage 149.06 HS-Miscellaneous 28,891.43 HS-Office Supplies 19.98 HS-Mileage 349.25 HS-Services & Charges (Other) 19.98 HS-Mileage 197.32 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 480.00 HS-Mileage 281.97 HS-County Travel 75.16 HS-Mileage 102.73 HS-Mileage 119.63 HS-Mileage 335.67 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 294.78 HS-Services & Charges (Other) 110.00 HS-Contract Services 250.00 HS-Mileage 198.67 HS-Mileage 294.84 HS-Office Supplies 30.23 HS-Mileage 146.25 HS-Mileage 107.52 HS-Food & Beverages 101.54 HS-Mileage 154.85 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 658.60 HS-Mileage 700.54 HS-Advertising & Publishing (Other) 6,650.00 HS-Assistance Payments CYF 50.00 HS-Services & Charges (Other) 200.00 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 135.00 HS-Mileage 149.76 HS-Mileage 143.15 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 600.00 HS-Training & Education 65.00 HS-Mileage 1,086.13 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 273.00 HS-Mileage 337.32 HS-Mileage 88.92 HS-Office Supplies 5,526.22 HS-Mileage 159.65 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 1,429.03 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 2,567.95 HS-Mileage 89.10 HS-County Travel 73.34 HS-Mileage 384.35 HS-Mileage 79.03 HS-Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment 349.11 HS-Telephone Services 9,006.06 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 150.00 HS-Mileage 66.69 297,812.16 HS-Food Supplies HS-Office Supplies HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services
541.74 756.45 7,641.71 8,939.90
ADAMS COUNTY DEPT OF FINANCE CLIENT PAYMENT CLIENT PAYMENT SYNTES LANGUAGE GROUP INC
HS-Contract Services 28,686.83 HS-Competency Assistance 12,100.00 HS-Fingerprints Assistance 1,395.00 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 195.75 WORKFORCE BOULDER COUNTY HS-Contract Services 58,646.48 Workforce Development Fund Grants Total 101,024.06 CINTAS CORPORATION NO.2 CLEAR CHOICE ANTIFREEZE EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF THE ROCKIES LLC HILL PETROLEUM HILL PETROLEUM ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER Fleet Services Fund Total ALEXANDRA H AWE AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC ARVADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC BANCROFT CLOVER W AND S DISTRICT BRENDA L BROSTROM BRIANNA P AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ERWIN CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY CONSERVE A WATT LIGHTING INC CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY CORNER OF SUNSHINE LLC CREATIVE FINANCIAL STAFFING LLC DEBRA WALSH KEANE DENVER WATER DS WATERS OF AMERICA INC ELIZABETH A GALL EPPSTEIN UHEN ARCHITECTS INC EPPSTEIN UHEN ARCHITECTS INC EXCEPTIONAL SWAG LLC FEDEX GROUND INC FRANCA CERULLI-ROSEN FRANCA CERULLI-ROSEN FRUITGUYS LLC, THE GOLDEN, CITY OF GRACE EPIPHANY PETERSON GRAINGER HAYNES MECHANICAL SYSTEMS HOLLY E RAPP INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH JESSICA A PAULSEN JESSICA A PAULSEN JILL E JORGENSEN Joshua Awe
Services & Charges (Other) Motor Oil
699.77 741.24
Vehicles 323,407.00 Fuel 48,205.23 Motor Oil 4,569.15 Services & Charges (Other) 122.80 377,745.19 Telephone Services Office Supplies Recognition/Appreciation General Supplies (Other) Special Events Supplies Food Supplies Professional Dues & Memberships Library Books & Materials-Digital Library Books & Materials-VAS Library Books & Materials-Print Water & Sanitation Services Telephone Services Mileage Telephone Services General Supplies (Other) Electrical Supplies
156.69 98.81 75.42 387.23 781.99 43.98 275.00 56,574.42 3,409.60 15,923.42 128.33 156.69 112.55 156.69 129.73 325.20
Water & Sanitation Services 252.00 Programs 1,200.00 Temporary Agencies 1,505.00 Mileage 25.16 Water& Sanitation Services 174.42 General Supplies (Other) 39.55 Mileage 9.36 Professional & Technical Services (Other) 9,998.10 Building Acquisitions 5,161.00 Promotional Supplies 8,581.22 Courier Charges 89.73 Mileage 104.72 County Travel 333.00 Food Supplies 430.00 Water& Sanitation Services 272.47 County Travel 1,517.69 Plumbing Supplies 287.73 HVAC Services 4,239.70 Mileage 64.35 Library Books & Materials-VAS 87.80 Library Books & Materials -Print 2,280.74 Programs
250.00
Training & Education Mileage County Travel Mileage Telephone Services
510.00 40.07 355.50 14.27 156.69
Kamie Lee KATHY SPANSKI PHOTOGRAPHY KENNERLY CONSTRUCTION CORP KRISTA L KOUNTZ LAKEWOOD, CITY OF LATIN AMERICAN PERIODICALS LEWIS PAPER INTERNATIONAL INC LINDA K FISHER LOWES LOWES LOWES MARC CALDER MIDWEST TAPE MIDWEST TAPE MIDWEST TAPE ORLANDO J GALLEGOS OVERDRIVE INC PEAK ELEVATOR LLC REPUBLIC SERVICES INC ROBERT ARTALE ROBIN M LUPA ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP INC Sara Galenbeck SCHOLASTICS INC SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES INC SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SUSAN E DOTHAGE T MOBILE TECHTRONICS INC TRANSPERFECT TRANSLATIONS INTERNATIONAL TWO BEE INDUSTRIES LLC UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY XEROX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SOUTHWEST Library Fund Total DELTA DENTAL OF COLO OPTUM BANK INC UNITED HEALTHCARE UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA VISION SERVICE PLAN Benefit Plan Fund Total COLO DEPT OF AGRICULTURE GALLS LLC LIZ ANDERSON PILAR PRODUCTS QA BALANCE SERVICES INC SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SYDNEY STANSBURY Patrol Fund Total KRISTINE KADASH TRI-TECH FORENSICS Patrol Fund Grants Total ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES LLC DEERE & COMPANY Inmate Welfare Fund Total CLIENT PAYMENT I70 AND HARLAN TOWING INC XCEL ENERGY Forfeiture Fund Total ALPHAGRAPHICS CINDY L HEDGECOCK COLO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT CONVERGEONE INC
County Travel 1,103.90 Professional & Technical Services (Other) 300.00 Professional & Technical Services (Other)31,761.56 County Travel 48.40 Water& Sanitation Services 235.85 Library Books & Materials-Periodic 4,206.34 Photocopy Supplies 823.55 Telephone Services 156.69 Building Supplies 1,237.91 Electrical Supplies 399.82 General Supplies (Other) 503.61 Telephone Services 156.69 Library Books & Materials -VAS 7,308.78 Library Books & Materials -DVD 9,107.23 Library Books & Materials -Audio Book 3,856.09 Telephone Services 156.69 Library Books & Materials -Digital 12,240.14 Equipment Maintenance 360.00 Trash Removal Services 1,124.32 Programs 50.00 County Travel 358.82 Library Books & Materials -Digital 7,869.80 Mileage 66.69 Special Events Supplies 4,839.68 Professional & Technical Services (Other) 2,212.00 Office Supplies 170.17 Photocopy Supplies 1,852.96 General Supplies (Other) 308.30 Special Events Supplies 37.52 Mileage 105.30 Library Computer Service Materials 6,472.01 Security System Maintenance 36.00 Miscellaneous Contract Services 276.34 Programs 230.00 Courier Charges 13.01 Janitorial Supplies 1,354.65 General Supplies (Other)
207.95 218,264.79
Delta Dental Insurance Claims Miscellaneous Contract Services UHC Medical Claims
12,415.51 471,531.83
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Premiums
64,191.46
Short Term Disability
55,098.40
32,496.01
Life Insurance Premiums Insurance (Other)
70,813.56 27,238.96 733,785.73
Equipment Maintenance Police Supplies County Travel Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital Equipment Maintenance Office Supplies Police Supplies County Travel
56.00 1,318.27 106.00
County Travel Police Supplies
623.90 914.80 1,538.70
General Supplies (Other) Lawn & Grounds Supplies
806.76 4,971.93 5,778.69
Trial Expense Witness Protection Storage Space Lease Heat & Power Office Supplies Mileage
4,796.00 426.00 978.64 295.27 106.00 8,082.18
400.00 205.00 2,049.49 2,654.49 67.14 139.52
Public Health Fund Total
Intergovernmental To State 5,547.00 Software Maintenance Agreement 16,744.00 Cash In Lieu 250.00 Professional & Technical Services (Other)16,824.62 Office Supplies 24.11 Freight 6.00 Mileage 24.57 Mileage 62.89 Mileage 144.09 Services & Charges (Other) 24,056.28 63,890.22
ALPHAGRAPHICS ALPHAGRAPHICS LAW & MEDIATION OFFICE OF PHYLLIS A. ROESTENBERG ESQ LLC Michelle Pienknagura SHELLIE L LAWS Public Health Fund Grants Total
Office Supplies 119.79 Printing Services 271.49 Professional & Technical Services (Other) 1,625.00 Mileage 3.69 Training & Education 298.00 2,317.97
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HS-Grants to Other Entities 3,231.34 HS-Assistance Payments Rent 2,150.00 Community Development Fund Grants Total 5,381.34 GRAND TOTAL 3,972,018.74 Legal Notice No.: CC838 First Publication: April 21, 2022 Last Publication: April 21, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier
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Feline luxury isn’t far away: Evergreen Cat Lodge
The kittens play as they grow closer to their adoptable age.
A cat boarding facility in Evergreen offers luxury accommodations for cats BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM
Mike and Susan Nocket saw luxury boarding facilities for dogs popping up around the country but didn’t see many opportunities for cats, so they decided to take matters into their own hands. In 2008, the Evergreen Cat Lodge opened for business at the former site of the Inn at Soda Creek in Evergreen. The lodge offers 32 rooms for boarding guests, a grooming room, reception room and two
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service areas. The lodge offers different levels of accommodations for cats, from economy rooms all the way to VIP suites. Each room is uniquely decorated with homey touches like afghans, and arm chairs, and some even have electric fireplaces. The Nockets live on site. Half of the building is their living quarters, so someone is always around to check on the cats. “We decided to open the kind of place we’d like to board our cats,” Mike Nocket explained as she talked about the boarding facility’s inspiration. The Nockets have been cat lovers and involved in cat rescue for years. Now, their facility can board special-needs cats, and houses a few adoptable cats and kittens through
One boarding guest seems happy with her room.
the Evergreen Animal Protective League. When they started pursuing their dream nearly 15 years ago, people told Mike and Susan it would never work. Years later, Susan says they have stayed busy and have repeat customers. “We’ve had very loyal clients,” she said. “We’ve been really lucky with the supportive community.” New manager Jenny Kesler has a background in animal care and saw the job posting online to work at the lodge. “My first reaction to reading it was: is this my dream job?” she said. As a cat lover and certified vet tech, Kesler fits right in at the boarding facility. Mike said that sometimes he has customers with bad prior boarding
experiences try the lodge. He has seen cat boarding often be an afterthought at dog-boarding facilities or just groupings of small cages. “We encourage people with bad prior experiences to come take a tour,” he said. The owners said after their feline guests settle in, they rarely hear complaints about the accommodations. The lodge, licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Division, is located on nine acres and has plenty of “cat TV” to watch out the windows, with wildlife like elk, deer and a local wild turkey flock. To find out more about boarding at the Evergreen Cat Lodge, visit evergreencatlodge.com.
Public Notices Public Notice TOWN OF MORRISON, COLORADO NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 10-9-1 of the Morrison Municipal Code and CRS 31-12-106, the Board of Trustees is considering adoption of an ordinance annexing real property which is proposed to become Townowned land, located adjacent to the existing town water treatment plant. Said ordinance may be considered at the May 17, 2022 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, or at any meeting thereafter. GIVEN AND POSTED in the office of the Town Clerk this 14th day of April, 2022. Ariana Neverdahl, Town Clerk Legal Notice No. CC834 First Publication: April 14, 2022 Second Publication: April 21, 2022 Third Publication: April 28, 2022 Fourth / Last Publication: May 5, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier
Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL EAST LAKEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the East Lakewood Sanitation District of Jefferson County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the
sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the regular election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby canceled pursuant to Section 1-13.5-513(6), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Zachary Brubaker to a 1-year term until May 2023 Jeff Wright to a 3-year term until May 2025 Ernest Denys to a 3-year term until May 2025 Vacancy (2022-2023)
VACANT: Until May 2023 VACANT: Until May 2025 /s/ Ashley B. Frisbie Designated Election Official Contact Person for Districts: K. Sean Allen, Esq. WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law 2154 E. Commons Avenue, Suite 2000 Centennial, Colorado 80122
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MOUNTAIN WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 1-13.5513(6), C.R.S., that, at the close of business on February 28, 2022, there were not more candidates than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates, for Mountain West Metropolitan District (the “District”). Therefore, the election for the District to be held on May 3, 2022 is hereby cancelled. The following candidates for each of the Districts are declared elected by acclamation: W. Simeon Walker: Until May 2025 The following offices remain vacant:
Clear Creek County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: PW 22-03 Guardrail Project Bids for the construction of the Project will be accepted electronically with the following exact text in the subject line: Bid for PW 22-03 Guardrail Project. Bids sent by parcel service or U.S.P.S. shall be addressed to the attention of Darin Vashaw and be clearly marked on the front of the envelope with: Bid for PW 22-03 Guardrail Project. All bids must be received via email to pw@clearcreekcounty.us, via courier at the Clear Creek
County Road & Bridge Department located at 3549 Stanley Road (CR 312), Dumont, Colorado 80436 or via U.S.P.S at P.O. Box 362, Dumont CO 80436 no later than Thursday May 5th, 2022 at 2:00 PM local time. At said time all bids duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84093774888?pwd=Q 08vUkczWWY1c1pDQ0lLRmd6V2ptUT09 The Project includes the following Work: • Guardrail installation and repair - which includes new installation of approximately 595 linear feet of Type 3 Guardrail – Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) W-Beam 31 Inches and repair of approximately 275 feet of existing, damaged guardrail sections on various roads throughout the county. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://co-clearcreekcounty2.civicplus.com/Bids. aspx?CatID=17 Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Owner will not be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Request for Bids that is included in the Bidding Documents. Sean Wood, Chairman Board of County Commissioners
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Limited 4K HDR programming available. CHOICE Pkg or higher required for most 4K HDR live sports. 4K HDR compatible equipment, minimum programming, 4K account authorization and professional installation required. If 4K TV does not support HDR, content will be viewable in standard 4K. Other conditions apply.
SIGN UP AND GET DIRECTV AND GET FIRST 3 MONTHS OF HBO MAX, CINEMAX, SHOWTIME, STARZ AND EPIX INCLUDED! Access HBO Max only through HBO Max app or hbomax.com. HBO Max also includes HBO channels and On Demand on DIRECTV. Online account registration required. Data rates may apply for app download/usage. EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF $20/MO. FOR EACH MONTH REMAINING ON AGMT., $19.95 ACTIVATION, EQUIPMENT NON-RETURN & ADD’L FEES APPLY. New approved residential customers only (equipment lease req’d). Credit card req’d (except MA & PA). [See offer details]
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877.328.1512 1-YR BASE PACKAGE: Ends 6/30/22. Available only in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Pricing: $79.99 for first 12 mos. only. After 12 mos. or loss of eligibility, then prevailing rate applies (currently $84.99/mo. for ENTERTAINMENT; $106.99/mo. for CHOICE; $136.99/mo. for ULTIMATE; $191.99/mo. for PREMIER) unless cancelled or changed prior to end of the promo period. Pricing subject to change. TiVo service fee ($5/mo.) req’d for TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV. Additional Fees & Taxes: Price excludes Regional Sports Fee of up to $11.99/mo. (which is extra & applies to CHOICE and/or M S ULTRA and higher Pkgs.), applicable use tax expense surcharge on retail value of installation, custom installation, equipment upgrades/add-ons, and certain other add’l fees & chrgs. See directv.com/ directv-fees for additional information. Different offers may apply for eligible multi-dwelling unit and telco customers. DIRECTV SVC TERMS: Subject to Equipment Lease & Customer Agreements. All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice. Some offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Visit directv.com/legal/ or call for details. Offers may not be combined with other promotional offers on the same services and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Other conditions apply to all offers. 2022 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and all other DIRECTV marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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For teens, nothing serves up an addiction like flavored tobacco. Tobacco companies sell kid-friendly flavors, from Cherry Dynamite to Donut to Menthol. Over 2 million kids use e-cigarettes, and 85% use flavors. More than 1 in 4 Colorado high school students are hooked. We’re asking legislators to end the sale of flavored tobacco that the industry has used to addict our kids. Let’s put our kids’ health over Big Tobacco’s profits.
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