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Exhibit at The Evergreen Gallery promotes home garden tour

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

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VOLUME 63 ISSUE 36

NOW SERVING EVERGREEN, CONIFER, BAILEY AND PINE

Stopping to see the flowers

The Evergreen Gallery is filled with blooming flowers. Not real ones but artistic interpretations — all in preparation for the Evergreen Garden Club’s High Altitude Home Garden Tour.

The gallery in downtown Evergreen on July 9 hosted an open house in honor of both the exhibit and the garden tour, which is July 16. Artists, garden club members and art lovers stopped in the gallery to check out the various interpretations of flowers.

Beth Riser, the gallery’s owner, said some of the artists in the gallery provided work for the exhibit in addition to some of the artists who will be plein-air painting during the garden tour.

“Being a business sponsor of the garden club for several years, I feel like most people don’t know how much time goes into gardening,” Riser said. “I hope to help bring a new generation of gardeners to the club.”

The bi-annual home garden tour, which was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, is back featuring six gardens. The tour is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults,

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Center for the Arts Evergreen raising money for building addition Ceramics studio, community space part of the plan

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Evergreen artist Ted Garcia paints from a photo of Debra and Dave Freyer’s garden.

Garcia set up his easel during the garden-art exhibit open house. PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

The Center for the Arts Evergreen board wants to make its gallery even more community- and artistoriented.

So the board has embarked on fundraising for Phase II of its building campaign to put a 5,000-square-foot addition on the back of the building at 31880 Rocky Village Drive in Bergen Park. The organization needs to raise another $750,000 to hit its $2 million goal, and CAE Executive Director Lisa Nierenberg hopes to break ground in spring 2023.

“We will have something for everyone,” Nierenberg said. “I’m so excited about this addition. It will afford us so many more opportunities.”

The two-story addition, which will be behind the existing building will have a state-of-the-art ceramics studio, private artists’ studios, SEE ARTS, P7

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OBITUARIES LEWIS

Carol Jane Lewis

BAUER

David “Dave” Bauer

1932-2022

Lewis, Carol Jane (Norman) 89, of Evergreen, went into the presence of her Lord Jesus July 7, 2022, after a brief illness. Carol was born July 26, 1932, and raised on a farm east of Ft. Collins. She attended Boxelder Elementary School through 8th grade and graduated from Timnath High School. Carol and her younger brother, Howard, learned to play the accordion and they provided music at dances all around their community. She received her Home Economics degree from Colorado Agriculture and Mechanical College, now Colorado State University, and taught for a few years afterward.

She met Ronald Lewis at the First Baptist Church in Ft. Collins at a college age gathering. On their first date, Ron declared that he planned to marry her, and she told him she didn’t even know if she liked him or not. They were married December 28, 1955, and moved to Evergreen where Ron was building homes. They moved multiple times in their first 9 years of marriage. Ron would finish one house, start another, sell the one they lived in and move them into the new one. When they moved to the property on N. Turkey Creek Road, Carol declared she would not move again, except to the cemetery next door when the time came.

She kept her word.

Carol was known throughout the community for her homemaking skills and gracious hospitality. Until the 90’s, most of her clothing was her own handiwork. She had designed her own wedding dress and assisted her daughter Ronna with hers. She also crafted many cherished pieces for her children and grandchildren. In her early years in Evergreen, she and her husband cared for numerous foster boys from Forest Heights Lodge. Carol warmly welcomed youth groups, college age singles, missionaries, Colorado Philharmonic Orchestra members, and anyone else needing a gathering place.

She opened her home to any friend, relative or wayfaring stranger who stopped by. Her lush garden provided abundant produce and there was always extra food in the freezer and a full pantry. If needed, she would add extra ingredients to whatever was on the stove, and she always had fresh baked goods on hand.

Her cookies were legendary.

Gracious and faithful, Carol had a sequence of well-worn Bibles, evidence of her diligent study of God’s Word. She spent innumerable hours with God in prayer, seeking His guidance, and praying over her family as well as friends and even strangers for whom she felt a burden. As someone recently said, “Your mom is a very special lady — a true Christian woman who walked the talk daily. She made a huge difference in my life.”

Carol’s first church involvement in Evergreen was at Bergen Park Community Church followed by teaching Sunday School at Church of the Hills. Then, in 1965, she helped start Conference Baptist Church, now known as Aspen Ridge Church, where she remained active until her final illness. Over the years she was involved in many other VIVIAN

ministries in the area, including Christian Women’s Club which met at Hiwan Country Club in the 60’s and 70’s, and counseling women at a local crisis pregnancy center. She loved to greet everyone as they entered church and always remembered newcomers’ names.

The number of individuals who stopped by the house and office over the years to chat, seek counsel, cry on her shoulder, or get a hug are countless. She was passionate about personally sharing the message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ, and she also gave encouragement and financial support to the missionaries sent out by her church.

In 1969, she co-authored a women’s Bible study called “Philosophy of Christian Womanhood,” with her two best college friends, Dottie McGuire and Alvena Blatchley. They began teaching classes in the Denver area. This Bible study, along with others they co-authored, has been translated into multiple languages and is still taught in 45 countries. Together, they also published a book: Submission, are there Limits? Carol’s co-author, Dottie, said that Carol always stayed after her classes to answer questions and help all who sought her counsel. Through Carol’s gracious, loving way of teaching, numerous marriages were healed.

When Ron and Carol started a funeral home in their home in 1977, Carol applied her gracious hospitality and compassion as she comforted grieving families. She ministered this way until she retired in 2010. But even after that, she sat at her desk, a warm and welcome presence to all, until just days before she died.

Carol is survived by her husband Ronald, sons Norman (Kathy) of Morrison and Eugene (Amy) of Evergreen, and daughter Ronna (Rod) Adams of Grand Junction; grandchildren Ron (Alisa) Lewis, Charissa (Jeremy) Jones, Tobin (Meredith) Lewis, Cody (Brittany) Lewis, Benaiah (Alyssa) Adams, Jaymee Lewis (Phil Mager), Micah Adams, Hannah (Gabriel) Gordon, David Lewis Cornish, Jedidiah (Shannon) Adams, Anthony Lewis, and Sarah Adams; great grandchildren Brady, Brooks, and Reese Lewis, Katelyn, Josiah & Kenza Jones, Lydia, Nora, and Eliana Lewis, Teagan & Emme Lewis, and Imogen Adams; brother Howard (Linda) Norman of Ft. Collins; and many, many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and their families, and all of her faithful friends.

There will be an open house visitation for Carol on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm at Carol and Ron’s home.

A Celebration of Carol’s life will be held 10am, Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Aspen Ridge Church, 27154 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Evergreen, followed by a graveside at Evergreen Memorial Park and reception at Aspen Ridge Church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s memory to: Life’s Options Pregnancy Center https:// lifesoptionspc.org/donate or to LOPC, PO BOX 667, Evergreen CO 80437

Bonnie Belle Vivian

The family and friends of Bonnie Belle Vivian, of Evergreen, CO, are deeply saddened to inform you that she left us after a brief illness on July 5th, 2022. A beautiful day; a beautiful passing; a life magnificently lived. Obituary and memorial information to follow.

April 26, 1955 - July 2, 2022

David Bauer, 67, of Evergreen, CO peacefully passed away on July 2, 2022.

Dave was born and raised in Holyoke, MA and graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Places where he found the most serenity were either at the beach or in the mountains, which ultimately led him to Aspen, CO where he met his wife Mary. Dave’s love of food and beverage guided him throughout his years in owning multiple restaurants, including The Red Ram in Georgetown, CO. His most recent passion was successfully running his food truck and catering business, Barefoot BBQ. Outside of running restaurants he would often be seen skiing at Loveland Ski Area or playing golf. Dave loved life to the fullest which was shown through his way of SAPIENZ

easily meeting new people and making everyone smile and laugh. Above all, what gave him the most joy was being with his family. Dave is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Bauer and their four children, Josh (38, Roseville), Brittney (35, White Salmon), Christa (33, Denver) and Evan (26, Denver) and his four grandchildren Paxton David Bauer (5), Vaughn Bauer (2), Skylah Spencer (1), and J Weston Sherman (1). He is also survived g by his four brothers and one sister along t with many nieces and nephews. Dave was predeceased by his mother, Louise Bauer and his father, Robert Bauer. A celebration of life will be held at Genesee Pub & BBQ on July 24th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

Francis J Sapienz

April 10, 1935 - July 3, 2022

Francis J Sapienza passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy L. Sapienza. He is survived by his daughters Vanessa (Lundin) and Constance S. Sapienza and his son, Francis J. Sapienza, Jr. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grand children.

HALLADAY

Janice Elaine Halladay July 14, 1959 - June 4, 2022

Janice E. Halladay passed away at her home in Conifer on June 04, 2022.

other emergencies.

Janice also dedicated 12 years as a barrel racing coach for the Jeffco High School Rodeo Team.

Janice is survived by her Husband Scott, Her Daughter Lisa and Grandson Tucker.

Janice moved to Evergreen in 1982 and then moved to her home in Conifer in 1998.

Janice was an integral part of Jeffco HEAT, a large animal rescue and evacuation team that assists the county during wildfires and

Janice touched the hearts of everyone she met, and she always put the needs of others before her own.

Janice Halladay will be forever missed and forever in our hearts.

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Janice Theobald, president of the Evergreen Garden Club, checks out some of the 50 garden-themed pieces of art at The Evergreen Gallery. The gallery is hosting the exhibit PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST to preview the club’s High Altitude Home Garden Tour.

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and children under 12 are free, and they are available at evergreengardenclub.org or at Nellybelle General Store in Bergen Park and Sundance Gardens on Meadow Drive in Evergreen. Tickets also are available

the day of the tour at the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway, which is where attendees check in.

Proceeds from the tour pay to keep the nine community gardens that the club maintains planted and blooming. The gardens are at the Evergreen dam, the Evergreen Metro District office, the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Administration Build-

Janet Gluskoter, Evergreen Garden Club secretary, looks at paintings of hummingbirds drinking flower nectar.

ing, Evergreen library, Bergen Park traffic circle, the Evergreen post office and three at Hiwan Homestead Museum.

The high-altitude garden tour has been a mainstay for Evergreen and the Evergreen Garden Club since 1986.

While Evergreen artist Ted Garcia painted in the gallery, Janice Theobald, Evergreen Garden Club

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“The art exhibit brings great exposure to the garden tour, and it brings the community together,” she said.

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Young musicians open for Evergreen Lake concerts Concert opening acts spotlight mountain area musicians under 25 years old

BY BY MAYA DAWSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Raedi Danielson has been coming to Evergreen Lake concerts for as long as she can remember. They have helped foster her love for music. That’s part of why it’s such a big deal that Danielson will be performing at the concert on July 20.

The other part is that Danielson is only 15.

Ten musicians under the age of 25 will open for the concert series this summer, bringing a new generation of music-lovers to Evergreen’s biggest stage. The performers earned the opportunity by winning local talent competitions, Evergreen’s Got Talent and 285’s Got Talent, which were open to musicians under 25.

Two 30-minute sets will be played before three of the four concerts this summer, but there is more to these musicians than what you will hear on stage. These are their stories.

Bryce Merrill Bryce Merrill, 17, a senior at Conifer High School, performed at the first Evergreen Lake concert of the year on June 22 with a host of original songs, despite only beginning to write his own music a year and a half ago.

“I was kind of lost on what I should do next [with music], but then I saw this talent show and thought I’d give it a try,” Merrill said.

Merrill’s songs take inspiration from his life, and though he admits that they tend to have a sad tone, he feels that music isn’t valuable unless there is meaning or feeling behind it. When songwriting, he waits until he feels a “spark” and then builds the song from there.

“Sometimes it takes four days, and sometimes it takes eight minutes,” Merrill said.

The lake concert was the first time Merrill has performed without a music teacher or friends to back

Bryce Merrill

CONCERT DATES July 20 Headliner: The Wrecklunds Openers: Raedi Danielson, Jax Jordening and Jeb Barber

Danielle Faller

July 27 Concert supporting our military and first responders Headliner: Rhett Haney Opener: 101st Army Hot Seven Jazz Band Aug. 10 Headliner: The Selfless Lovers Openers: Keagan Lafferty, May Be Fern him up, and he took it as an opportunity to embrace that nervous-excited nausea that seems to fuel performers.

Danielle Faller Danielle Faller started singing in her elementary school choir, the shower and the car. Now 24, she performs original music influenced by the folk-indie genre and covers songs by artists like Bob Dylan and the Beatles. She played at the June

Raedi Danielson

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2022 High Altitude Garden Tour SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022 Adults: $20

10 AM - 3 PM

Children under 12: Free

Tour Includes Six Wonderful Gardens in our Foothills Community!

Experienced gardeners on hand as well as artists, musicians, and a plant sale!

Proceeds from the tour benefit the nine Evergreen Public Gardens maintained by our members.

Tickets can be purchased online through our website: www.evergreengardenclub.org/2022-garden-tour

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22 lake concert, a big leap from her first open mic night a year ago.

“I heard music coming from my house in Denver one night, followed the sound to a little cafe on the corner and discovered it was an open mic night,” Faller said.

The next week, she put her name on the sign up sheet.

“It was terrifying, but a good kind of terrifying,” Faller said.

Faller taught herself to play the guitar in 2016 and started writing her own music two years ago as a way to reflect on her lived experiences, building lyrics in the notepad of her phone.

“If I can make someone feel more alive, more human, less alone or give someone the courage to tell someone else they love them, then I have succeeded,” Faller said.

Faller is working on creating an album of her music, the beginning of fulfilling a lifelong dream of pursuing music for a living.

Raedi Danielson Raedi Danielson, 15, will be the youngest performer on the stage this summer when she opens for the July 20 concert. She adapts covers of songs to suit her style and voice, but also performs some of her own music.

“I’m always creating, and I love the arts,” Danielson said. “[Music] has always been a part of me.”

Danielson has grown up going to lake concerts with her family and friends, and in many ways her

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“I watched my own guitar teacher perform up there, and now it’s my turn,” Danielson said.

She has been playing guitar for four years and hopes to play with a band in the future. For Danielson, music is valuable for much more than entertainment.

“I’ve always been inspired by the impact music has on the world,” Danielson said.

She talked about how every time period has music that reflects its unique nature and how the medium can be used to bring people together and spark change.

“I definitely want to be able to play for the rest of my life,” Danielson said.

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fer High School and will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall to study music technology and music business. Though she isn’t sure whether she will end up as a songwriter, manager or other role in the music industry, she knows that music in some form is in her future.

“I just want to be surrounded by people who love music as much as I do,” Lafferty said.

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concert, but even at only 17 and 18 years old, they are no strangers to performing in the mountain area and frequent open mics and bar venues both together and individually. The group performs covers and original songs, but focuses on keeping a classic country sound in its music.

“My favorite part of performing is doing what I love with my best friend,” Barber said.

The duo sings and plays guitar, working to tweak songs and get creative with performances and making it more engaging for the audience. Performing is more than just fun for the pair, though. Their music is born out of a passion for the art form, though it hasn’t always been this way.

“Before I learned guitar, I hated playing music, and I was really mad at my mom when she signed me up for lessons,” Barber said. “But right after my first lesson, I knew that I loved playing music. Guitar soon consumed a lot of my time, and my love for music continues to grow the more I play.”

Jordening’s story is similar. He has been playing guitar since he was 6 but took two years off and fell back in love with the craft when it helped him get through difficult times.

The duo is currently working with local producers to publish music on streaming platforms and is passionate about pursuing music in the future.

Jordening has two favorite parts of performing. The first is the audience reacting to his music. The second is when they aren’t listening at all.

“When people aren’t paying attention, me and Jeb can just do what we want and have fun on that stage,” Jordening said.

Keagan Lafferty When Keagan Lafferty was given a pink iPod nano at the age of 6 with Taylor Swift’s first two albums downloaded onto it, she immediately fell in love. Now 18, Lafferty will open for the Aug. 10 lake concert.

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She is still influenced by Taylor Swift and will perform a set of all original music that draws from folk, Americana, country and pop genres.

Though Lafferty has been singing since her iPod nano days, she only learned to play the guitar while at home during the pandemic, which enabled her to begin producing her

own music.

“I attended my first open mic in Evergreen as quarantine was ending, and it was such a surreal experience,” Lafferty said. “I hadn’t shared my music much until then, and seeing a positive reaction from the audience was really special.”

Lafferty just graduated from Coni-

May Be Fern May Be Fern has only been together for five months but already has four hours of music in its arsenal.

The four-piece band started by Hannah May and Kate Fern focuses on rock and funk pop, but also explores a number of other genres. It will open for the Aug. 10 lake concert.

“There will be a lot of rocking out and Kate’s dad jokes,” May said.

Band members are working on picking their favorite songs for the concert right now and tightening transitions or making medleys of their songs to perfect their sound.

Though they are young, the band has hit the ground running. May and Fern met through mutual friends and have been playing together for about a year. “[Kate and I] instantly clicked because she is amazing at harmonies, and she had just picked up bass that day,” May said.

The two musicians performed as a duo for a while. Both sing, May plays keyboard and guitar and Fern plays bass guitar. It wasn’t long, though, before they wanted to take their music to the next level.

“Right when we started having those hopes and dreams of adding members, our guitarist messaged Kate on Instagram,” May said.

The timing was perfect. Lead guitarist Madi Spillman joined the band, soon to be followed by drummer Carleen Jeffers.

“We got to know each other and it was an instant match,” May said.

The band mainly performs covers of songs but is in the process of replacing their covers with original music, practicing four to six hours three times a week.

“We practice more than any other band I know,” May said.

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a common artists area, classroom space, community space for up to 200 people, staff offices and a studio for an artist-in-residence.

“What I love is the space for the artist in residence,” Nierenberg said. “We can bring in artists, who can do their work here and teach here. That will provide so many opportunities for us to widen our web of artists and bring them in from other places.”

CAE has been in the former Bergen Park Church since 2017, and it houses a gallery, classroom space and staff offices. An addition has always been part of the plan.

For CAE board President Kristin Witt, the addition is a natural progression for the nonprofit.

“This is a huge change that has occurred in our outreach,” Witt said. “We want to be there not only for artists but so everyone can enjoy the arts. CAE is creating a place for people to gather, to come and say, ‘This belongs to us.’ It is a place to come home to.”

She said past boards, the current board and the staff have worked to put CAE in a good financial place, plus the organization has expanded its programs and offerings by including all ages, especially young people, and expanding concerts and other arts activities.

She said the community space in the building addition will allow other groups to have a place to gather with art as the backdrop.

“Suddenly they are seeing things (in the gallery) they didn’t notice before,” she said.

Witt said she believes in providing a place both for artists’ self-expression and for the community to enjoy their work.

“CAE is a happy place to land, and that’s why it’s important to the community,” she said.

This is a rendering of the proposed Center for the Arts Evergreen addition. The existing building is at the far right of the rendering.

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New phase of cleanup launched for the Clear Creek Superfund Site The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will soon begin investigating mine waste piles in the Clear Creek Superfund Site. The investigation is the first step in the cleanup process of the additional mine waste piles, which contain concentrated materials left over from mining operations, in current or planned residential areas of the site. Over the years, the science and understanding of risks from exposure to heavy metals has evolved. The agencies completed recent assessments at the site that show that some of the mine waste piles may pose a human health risk.

The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division has contracted CDM Smith to complete the remedial investigation, which is expected to begin by the fall. We encourage residents to follow the best practices found on the CDPHE website (provided below) to protect their health. We will be hosting several availability sessions and public meetings for those who want to learn more about the upcoming work: Public availability sessions: • • •

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VOICES Help fill Jeffco committee, board vacancies

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braham Lincoln finished his most famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, with perhaps its most famous line, “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

Almost 160 years later there are still many ways for Americans to help ensure that promise can continue.

Government of, by and for the people means that people must participate to provide governmental service to oversee many of the things that government does with, for and to us. One of the best ways to participate at all levels of governments is through service on boards and commissions.

Over the years, I have been honored to serve on a variety of boards and commissions at the municipal,

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county, regional and state levels. In every instance, I am proud of providing service to others with membership on those organizations and can point to specific things I’ve done that I believe have made things better for people who live, work, and do business across

our state.

The process to apply to serve on boards and commissions in Jefferson County is now open. Appointments will be made to a variety of different boards that involve many different county activities including development and land use, county financial issues, human services, community corrections, health, his-

toric preservation, workforce, open space, arts and culture, housing, liquor licenses and the airport.

For boards and commissions to effectively serve Jefferson County and its taxpayers, it is imperative that the people who serve on them reflect the broad array of people who live in our County. These various boards should have members who reflect the diversity of the county in many areas including geography, gender, race, sexual orientation and age.

We all bring our personal experiences and beliefs to the things in which we participate. Boards and commissions composed of people with varying experiences and beliefs help to ensure that as policies and decisions are made and implemented on behalf of the county and its constituents that the many voices of our county are heard and considered.

Information about vacancies on Jefferson County Boards and Commissions, how to apply and application forms can be found on the County’s website at https://www. jeffco.us/2123/Vacancies. People who live in Jefferson County are eligible to serve on these important bodies.

To ensure that our government of the people, by the people and for the people does not perish, we all must do our part. Please consider applying to serve on a Jefferson County board or commission.

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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he airlines are canceling thousands of flights, all four military branches are missing their recruiting goals badly, store shelves have lots of out of stocks, restaurants are operating on shortened hours and good luck getting anyone in a call center to answer the phone.

The airline situation is particularly upsetting because we taxpayers shelled out 50 billion dollars to the airlines to ensure they remained viable during and after the pandemic. I remember wondering at the time if we should merely loan them the money to be repaid as we did with the automotive industry when it was in dire need of help.

Both the Trump and Biden administrations favored the handouts, and there were strings. Layoffs were to be avoided, most routes were to be serviced and the money couldn’t be used for dividends, executive pay or stock buybacks. So, why are the airlines so short of pilots and flight attendants that they are leaving passengers stranded?

All these inconvenient things are happening because America has a serious labor shortage. Like the airlines, we should have seen it coming. It is true that the pandemic caused millions to rethink their futures. Financial success in the

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market and strong growth in the value of their homes allowed many workers to reconsider their employment.

Some accelerated retirement plans, some rejected their lousy job and some decided to take their time getting back to Columnist work as the pandemic cools.

My research has uncovered four root causes to the labor shortage.

The largest is the huge number of baby boomers retiring. It has been estimated that 10,000 boomers retire every day. Actual counts are 26 million in 2019 and 29 million in 2020.

The figures for 2021 are not public yet, but even at 20 million, that’s 75 million workers. Our workforce is estimated to be 158 million, so that’s a loss of 47% within three years.

This is not surprising as baby-boomers range in age from 58 to 75.

Now add that between 2016 and 2020 we dramatically reduced the pool of new workers from national non-tourist visas, new arrivals, and refugees from 2.7 million in 2016 to 1.3 million in 2020. Additionally, green cards were reduced during the same period by 418 thousand and

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non-immigrant visas 11.2 million according to the CATO Institute. All in all, legal immigration was reduced 63%.

Ronald Reagan said it this way: “It is lady liberty that gives us our place in the world. It is the great lifeforce of new Americans that guarantees that America’s triumph shall continue unsurpassed into the next century and beyond. Other countries may seek to compete with us, but in one vital area, as a beacon of freedom and opportunity that draws the people of the world, no country on earth comes close. This quality is vital to our future as a nation. If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.”

The third reason for our labor shortage is our slowing population growth. The growth projected over the next several years is one half of one percent per year. This will not cover the projected annual job growth rate. Our job growth projections are around 100,000 while the workforce growth is projected at about 80,000. So, without some unexpected population growth, we will have a tight hiring market for several years.

The final cause of our labor shortage involves our traditional employment practices. Offering a low start-

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ing wage, a week of vacation after a year, a 40-hour fixed schedule and a starter healthcare plan for which the employee pays half will not cut the mustard. Younger workers know they are in demand so they will expect salaries that they can live on, a generous vacation and healthcare coverage that protects them and schedule flexibility. They must wrestle with high housing costs, childcare, healthcare that gives them peace of mind, and they want time to have a life outside work. We must figure out how to reduce our overpriced healthcare costs. Flexible schedules are possible in most employment situations, but employers must change their thinking on this subject. We can’t afford to have young workers sitting on the sidelines.

If we recognize that the numbers don’t add up, I believe we will come up with innovative solutions. That is what we have always done.

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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The U.S. national mammal: Introducing the red dog Arguably cuter than an Irish setter, unmistakably larger than a Vizsla, and with shorter ears than a bloodhound, this species of red dog is found in a 2,000-acre fenced habitat surrounded by intimidatingly large, fiercely proChristie Greene tective mothers.

While closer to a shade of orange, these so-called “red dog” bison calves are thriving in Genesee Park’s buffalo herd overlook, enchanting visitors and motorists with their undeniable cuteness and charm. The calves, weighing 30-70 pounds at birth, usually appear in late March through May as miniature, albeit orange, versions of their parents.

Size does matter! Eventually, the 70-pound calf grows to be 2,000 pounds of full-grown bison. As the largest mammal species in the country, the bison was designated as the United States National Mammal in 2016. These animals may literally weigh a ton, but they can still run up to 35 mph on their short legs.

Be sure to respect that tall fence at the park (stay three feet back, the sign states), especially if you see a bison raising her tail straight up, meaning she is feeling threatened.

And no, not a buffalo! These animals are 100% “Bison bison bison!” (genus: Bison, species: bison, sub-

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“Red dog” bison calves are thriving in Genesee Park’s buffalo herd overlook.

species: bison). Bison are enjoying a resurgence in the United States after being hunted to near oblivion by hunters and settlers in the span of only 20 years during the 19th century. Down to a sparse 23 animals in the United States, the bison took refuge in Yellowstone National Park.

Only two years after its creation in 1912, Genesee Park acquired bison and elk from the herds at Yellowstone Park, and Denver Mountain Parks took on a new role in helping maintain these two species, then nearing extinction. Additional bison were released in Daniels Park near Sedalia.

Bison numbers have eventually grown to over half a million, mostly

as domestic livestock. Other genetically pure and truly wild bison are found in Utah’s Henry Mountains, South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

In 2015, 10 animals, dubbed the Laramie Foothills Bison Herd, were released in Ft. Collins’ Soapstone Prairie Natural Area. Raised in captivity but bred from the original Yellowstone bison, they are considered the first pure bison to occupy Colorado in 150 years.

The buffalo herd overlook animals no longer face the auctioneer, but a number of young bison are now sent to other captive herds, bringing with them pure bison genes that make

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the animals more valuable alive than when tucked into a hamburger bun.

Denver Mountain Parks and other stakeholders recently expanded and improved bison viewing at Genesee Park, adding viewing bridges and a bike path that winds along the northern section of the habitat from the Genesee exit to Evergreen. In just a few months, the young bison will begin to grow humps and horns, their fur will darken and they’ll be red dogs no more.

The time to see red dogs in this orange/red phase is now, so get over to Genesee and Chief Hosa exits pronto!

by Julianne Seifert

The Case of the Borrowed Brunette: A Perry Mason Mystery

by Erle Stanley Gardner, 1946

Legal thrillers have become a wildly popular subgenre of mystery fiction. While the series that focus on private detectives or police inspectors deliver action and suspense, those that have lawyers as protagonists are more cerebral, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, loopholes, and requirements of a complex justice system, and bringing to the forefront stakes of admissible evidence and reasonable doubt which are sometimes overlooked in other crime novels. Yet despite these and other draws, it’s possible that the many blockbuster legal franchises we enjoy today wouldn’t exist if the foundation for their success had not been laid decades ago in pulp magazines and novel serials.

One of the foremost and most enduring characters in legal drama is Perry Mason, a charming and smooth-talking defense attorney whose exploits bridged the gap between classic noir and the beginning of the modern era of mystery. Written by Erle Stanley Gardner, a licensed lawyer with years of experience, the eighty-six Perry Mason books contain both gripping investigative passages and detailed, technical trial scenes.

Since they don’t have to be read in order, any one of the Perry Mason stories could serve as an introduction to the series and character. However, The Case of the Borrowed Brunette is a particularly engaging entry to check out. On top of trying to solve a multi-layered mystery and represent a seemingly indefensible client, Mason must face off against a vengeful deputy district attorney who has come to resent the number of cases Perry has won. This conflict serves to explore the pettiness and jealousy that sometimes plague the legal profession and contrast them against the more noble motives represented by the main character.

That’s only what makes the book interesting, though. The humorous asides, clever descriptions, snappy dialogue, and frequent twists are what make it enjoyable.

Reading this book took me back to my childhood, when I would spend hours reading entries from longrunning mystery serials like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys; Perry Mason acts with the same timeless sense of curiosity and desire for the truth, but with the maturity and finesse to appeal to an older audience. In addition, his extensive knowledge and creative interpretation of the law helped to set him apart from other crime novel heroes of his day and secured him his place in the public consciousness. Overall, the Perry Mason series is an ideal diversion, both for fans of courtroom drama and those who are nostalgic for an earlier era of mystery writing.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR More logging won’t protect homes from wildfire The large wildfires we’ve been experiencing in Colorado and across the West— threatening our homes and risking the lives of residents and firefighters — are the result of high temperatures and drought made worse by climate change, coinciding with high winds. And the two most important actions we can take in response are to: 1. Make homes “Firewise.” 2. Preserve our carbon-storing forests.

Appallingly, Sen. Bennet, Sen. Hickenlooper and Rep. Joe Neguse are spending $3.3 billion in taxpayer dollars (under the 2021 infrastructure bill) that could fund Firewise programs to instead cut down our national forests under the guise of “wildfire risk reduction.”

A quick glance at any number of studies shows that logging forests cannot prevent the large fires that menace our communities — again, the byproduct of hot temperatures, dry conditions and high winds. To the contrary, logging can actually dry out forests by opening stands to sunlight and wind, and even spread flames faster.

Yet right now, 3.5 million acres of your Front Range public lands are on the chopping block under this fraudulent scheme that degrades natural ecosystems, worsens climate change, and provides a false sense of security that endangers the homes and lives of Coloradans.

If you value human life and the natural world, please contact your Congressional delegation and demand that they stop wasting your taxes on logging our living climate buffers and instead put every dollar into making our communities Firewise.

Josh Schlossberg, Eco-IntegrityAlliance.org, Evergreen EPRD needs to embrace dog-park proposal In response to the Canyon Courier story about a proposed dog park in Evergreen: Ahem. Attention all dog lovers. A response to EPRD and FEDP and their decidedly downbeat assessment.

Jeffco offered money to fund the project because instead of being intractable and strident as FEDP was, I asked them nicely with a video for a dog park — any dog park — as I was tired of waiting after five years. How do I know this?

Well, the Jeffco commissioners watched the video and complimented me on its charm and appeal, and then I was invited to take part in the meeting this April where the offer of $1.2million from Jeffco was made, with the condition that EPRD accept the responsibility for the project in total. All three Jeffco reps at the meeting stated emphatically that I was a catalyst for the deal.

Why am I tooting my own horn? It’s because FEDP may have driven the truck to the station, but they couldn’t turn the corner to go in. Too many decision makers were turned off by their approach.

Now that the veritable cash-filled can has been kicked over to EPRD with FEDP consulting, and with agreement on the site — two of the biggest hurdles accomplished — I find myself alarmed by their cascade of ifs and buts and hedging. I understand that this project will take time to bear fruit, but they can placate their constituents by providing a list of actions to take and dates to the public. Instead, they’re “exploring the idea” in a subcommittee, which might be code for death by committee.

Maybe you ask yourself, “Why isn’t Geof being charming to these guys?”

Sorry, my charm bag is empty.

So, if you’re reading this and you like the idea of having an off-leash dog park in Evergreen, conveniently located, south facing, with some great views, then help me put some pressure on the EPRD board, some of whom recently ran for office with the promise of transparency and accountability.

Don Rosenthal, president, term expires: May 2023; drosenthal@eprd.co Monty Estis, first vice president, term expires: May 2023; mestis@eprd.co Betsy Hays, second vice president, term expires: May 2025; bhays@eprd.co

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Peter Eggers, secretary, term expires: May 2025; peggers@eprd.co Mary McGhee, treasurer, term expires: May 2025; mmcghee@eprd.coGeofErdahl Geof Erdahl, Evergreen EPRD is moving ahead with evaluating dog park proposal In early June, the Evergreen Park and Recreation District received a generous offer from Jefferson County Open Space that provides funds to purchase land and install capital improvements for an off-leash dog park.

Specifically, JCOS offered $1 million for land purchase and $0.2 million for capital improvements. A condition of receiving these funds is that EPRD manage the dog park. EPRD appreciates this offer and the work by many, including Friends of Evergreen Dog Park, that resulted in this offer.

At EPRD’s first board meeting on June 28 following the JCOS offer, more than an hour of agenda time was allotted to present this offer to the public and allow discussion by the board and the public. At the end of this discussion, the EPRD board unanimously voted to form a Dog Park Subcommittee consisting of directors Rosenthal and McGhee to look at this opportunity in more detail and to move it along.

The formation of a subcommittee is not a bureaucratic step to bog this opportunity down in red tape. In fact, it is just the opposite. Under laws that apply to special districts like EPRD, if more than two board members meet to discuss an issue, it must be done in a public meeting. Forming a subcommittee to work on the details of the dog park opportunity eliminates the delay and expense of holding a public meeting every time a new issue needs to be discussed. The subcommittee will involve the entire EPRD board and the public when warranted.

Many details need to be addressed before a new dog park can be opened.

JCOS stressed that the $1 million provided can be used to purchase any parcel of land, not just the one near Fillius Park that has already been identified.

Although the parcel near Fillius Park looks promising, EPRD needs to determine if other suitable parcels are available. Many other details need to be considered before opening a dog park including controlling access to the area, developing a management plan for the day-to-day operation of the park, addressing potential environment impacts such as wildlife migration and water quality, assessing the economics of operating a dog park, applying for and obtaining the necessary permits from Jefferson County to develop and open the dog park, coordinating with Jefferson County animal control to obtain an ordinance exemption that allows for an off-leash dog park, providing adequate parking for dog park patrons, installing the capital improvements for the park such as perimeter fencing, and obtaining public input on opening a dog park at a specific location.

Given the number and variety of issues that need to be addressed, it is not yet possible to state when or even if a new dog park will be opened. Getting more clarity on the feasibility and timeline for an off-leash dog park is the new subcommittee’s top priority.

The high usage of the now-closed dog park on Stagecoach Drive demonstrates that the demand for an off-leash dog park is strong. EPRD wants any new dog park that is opened to avoid the fate of the last park of being opened then closed. For this reason, we ask for the community’s patience, support and constructive involvement as we address the issues and requirements associated with opening a new dog park.

Don Rosenthal President, EPRD Board of Directors and co-member of ERPD Dog Park Subcommittee Mary McGhee Treasurer, EPRD Board of Directors and co-member of ERPD Dog Park Subcommittee

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INSPIRE-ing opportunities for all Evergreen Park and Recreation program provides social and recreational opportunities for community members with disabilities

BY MAYA DAWSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

“I can’t believe I just did it,” Special Olympian Jamie Milligan thought after finishing her triathlon. She completed a 440-yard swim, 10.8-mile bike ride and a 5K run back-to-back in June at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida.

Milligan’s journey to the games required daily training, coaching and a whole lot of grit, but her national success started locally.

Milligan, 27 is a member of the INSPIRE program, which is run through the Evergreen Park and Recreation District. The program provides social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities ages five and up, and helped Milligan get to the Special Olympics.

“We just like to keep everyone busy and active and having peers,” EPRD Special Populations coordinator Maren Schreiber said. “That’s what it’s all about for us: having a friend.”

Milligan has made some of her closest friends in the program, participating not only in the Special Olympics opportunities but also in some of INSPIRE’s many other offerings.

INSPIRE offers different sports teams, from bowling to track and field. It also provides adaptive equipment and works with other organizations, so members can participate in activities like horseback riding, skiing and rock climbing.

“I think sometimes when families have a young child with a disability, they are afraid to give them wings — and then they come to our program,” Schreiber said. “My staff is great about getting them to do things that people think they would never be able to do.”

At INSPIRE summer camps, the program mixes recreational opportunities with outings to movies or museums. Schreiber believes that the program’s flexibility is one thing that makes it unique. If a participant wants to attend a specific event, the program coordinators will do their best to make it happen.

When Schreiber started the INSPIRE program 25 years ago, she had no idea how popular it would be.

“My boss at the time was like, ‘Sure, you can try it out, but I’m not sure there’ll be enough people,’” Schreiber said.

The program’s first day camp had

Colton Watts (front) kayaks with EPRD PHOTOS BY MAYA DAWSON staff Jamie Corbin.

five participants, but today there are 107 members and as many as 25 people attending camps daily. Schreiber has seen firsthand how her program is benefitting participants.

“I have a young man who is on the autism spectrum, and he first came [to INSPIRE] when he was five. He’s studying now for the bar exam to be a lawyer. He amazed everyone,” Schreiber said.

INSPIRE is helping members be active, have new experiences and build a community. They transport their participants to events and employ many staff members so all participants have their needs met, but this can be expensive. The community has stepped up to help the program financially.

“We wouldn’t be able to do it without them, and the amount of

EPRD Staff member Patrick Quinlan helps INSPIRE participants Mac Teaff (center) and Grace Arnold (right) to fish at a program outing.

Lucas Graces, who uses a wheelchair, participates in tandem biking at an INSPIRE program in Keystone. Lucas assisted with a hand crank bike as well as being assisted on the tandem by Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center staff.

support they give INSPIRE is just a true gift to so many people with disabilities,” Schreiber said.

The program’s next fundraiser is the Andy Smith Sr. Golf Tourna-

ment on July 18. INSPIRE is still looking for donations, sponsors and door prizes.

For more information on donating or participating in INSPIRE

programs, Maren Schreiber can be reached at mschreiber@eprd.co.

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Tap into the power of cinematic storytelling at Anythink Coming Attractions Getting started on creative endeavors young is a fantastic way to ensure young people discover their passions early. And while that most often covers things like music or painting, Anythink Huron Street library and SeriesFest is providing free opportunities to get teenagers interesting in filmmaking this summer.

“Storytelling is what sets us as humans apart,” said Luke Sorge, generalist guide at the library. “Being able to discuss and analyze this with young people is a very powerful thing.”

SeriesFest’s Mobile Cinema Lab will be at the Huron Street location, 9417 Huron St. in Thornton, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, July 19 and 26 and Thursdays, July 14, 21 and 28. The series is only open to teens, who are encouraged to attend as many sessions as they’d like.

“Each class builds on the last, but if students can only make it to a couple, that’s great,” Sorge said.

“They can learn everything about the process by attending all the classes, or do it a la cart style and learn specific parts of the process.”

SeriesFest a non-profit organization dedicated to championing artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling, will help participants go through the entire filmmaking process, from writing to producing

and editing their own short films and TV pilots. Instructors will use the latest film equipment and technology to help bring the stories to life.

“Starting filmmaking can be daunting because of everything you Clarke Reader need, but SeriesFest is taking care of all that,” Sorge explained. “Attendees will spend time looking at movies, breaking down non-verbal storytelling and more. This is stuff we all know — it’s basic, human storytelling. We’ll teach them how to turn that around and employ it for their own work.”

In addition to the valuable creative skills learned, final films and pilots will be presented at a red-carpet premiere night on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway in Northglenn.

“Northglenn Arts is dedicated to creating access to the arts for all and this partnership helps to achieve just that,” says Michael Sticker, City of Northglenn Arts, Culture and Community Manager, in a provided statement.

Seeing their work up on the big screen would be an undeniable thrill, but Sorge hopes that any participant will learn valuable lessons about self-expression.

“Storytelling is such a powerful

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exercise, so if they just come away knowing how to express themselves, that’s great,” he said. “Even if you can only make it to one day, it’s going to be worth your while.”

Visit https://events.anythinklibraries.org/events for more information and to register.

Eat, drink and be merry for affordable housing Killer music, delicious food and supporting a good cause at the same time? It’s no wonder the annual Blues and BBQ Festival for Better Housing has been around for a quarter century.

The 25th event will be at Citizens Park, 5560 W. 24th Ave. in Edgewater, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. During the day they’ll be all manner of tribute bands performing, with legendary artists like INXS, The Allman Brothers and Bruce Springsteen all being represented. Add mouthwatering eats and you have the perfect combination.

All proceeds will benefit affordable housing projects and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, so get your tickets at www.bluesnbbq.com.

Northglenn screens `Encanto’ There’s practically no event that isn’t made better by taking place under a summer sky, but movie screenings have to be one of the best. In that spirit, Northglenn’s Summer Movie Series is bringing some family favorites to the Festival Lawn - the grassy area between

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the Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway, and the Veterans Memorial. Movies begin at dusk.

On Wednesday, July 20, the series features one of Disney’s biggest hits in recent memory — “Encanto.” If you haven’t heard of it, frankly I don’t know how you pulled that off.

It’s a beautiful film and there’s a reason it’s such a hit.

More information about the free event can be found at https://northglennarts.org/special-events/.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — David Gray at Red Rocks For me, David Gray’s 2000 album, “White Ladder,” is still one of the great alt-rock albums of the century — the perfect blend of folk and electronic, wistful and anthemic and heartbroken and hopeful. Songs like “Babylon” and “This Year’s Love” still hit impossibly hard and never fail to send me down a beautiful path of memory.

Back in 2020 Gray was preparing to tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the record, but… well, you know. He’s finally returning to Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. There’s no opener for this one — instead, he’s performing a greatest hits set and then “White Ladder” in full.

This is going to be a supremely special show, so get your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Clarke Reader’s column on culture appears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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Meet the Morrison Board: Trustee Adam Way The newest board member is experienced in listening to locals

BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

With a background in the restaurant and service industry, newly elected trustee Adam Way brings a people-first attitude to his position on the Morrison Town Board.

Way has been a resident of Morrison for 12 years. He spent 21 years working in restaurants and bars until 2020, 15 of which he spent at the Morrison Holiday Bar. Way was elected to the board back in April. Since then, he’s been learning about how small town govern-

ment works from the inside.

“I’m still trying to learn all the ropes,” he said.

Way decided to run for the board because of how much he loves the town. Some of his favorite things to do in Morrison are walk around the town, ride his electric bike at Bear Creek Lake Park and tend to his garden.

As for plans and goals for the board, Way is currently focusing on learning how the group functions and listening to residents. In the future, he mentioned looking into a dog park and involvement in a recreation district.

Way is no fair-weather fan of the town, enjoying all the seasons in Morrison.

“I love Morrison every time of the year,” he said.

Since he spent years behind the

bar taking people’s orders and hearing about their days, Way knows most of the people in town, and has the unique ability to work with anyone. He plans to continue to listen to residents, and serve the board how they need him to.

“I just wanna see Morrison stay the way the residents want it to stay,” he said.

Adam Way PROVIDED

Dear Mountain Neighbors,

In January 2021 we learned a 250-acre downhill bike park accessed by a chair lift was being planned west of Conifer in a scenic, pristine wetland meadow at Shadow Mountain Drive and Warhawk Drive.

Almost two thousand of our neighbors living within close proximity to the property have signed our petition to oppose this bad idea.

Thousands more concerned citizens have also signed; however the project developers continue to persist.

Our opposition is research driven and evidence based. The developers maintain that: • The facility will not conflict with the delicate ecosystem and wildlife habitat that currently exists. This statement is NOT true - Studies by local experts recommend against this project because it will devastate wildlife habitat in the entire region.

• If the project is denied, high density housing or sewage treatment facilities will be built on the property. This statement is NOT true - The Colorado State Land Board owns the property, and this land is NOT for sale.

Our community’s safety, our environment and our wildlife are worth protecting.

Visit our website - StopTheBikePark.com

to sign our petition, support us in various ways, and see more information about actual facts versus misinformation concerning the impact of this project on the safety, environment and wildlife of our Conifer community.

Sincerely, Shadow Mountain Community

StopTheBikePark.com

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Volunteers and researchers study one species’ response to a warming climate. The results might surprise you.

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n a nice July day, you might find Jennifer Zedalis up in the Alpine, with her 16-year-old daughter Sophie. Zedalis is lucky because she has a teenager who likes to wake up early — a necessity when you’re hiking above tree line in the Colorado summers prone to thunder and lightning.

But the two aren’t storm searching or taking photographs or even out for a hike. Instead, they’re volunteers on a mission, looking for pika on behalf of a community science initiative studying the small mammal species.

Zedalis and her daughter are volunteers with the Colorado Pika Project, an initiative founded in 2010 in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declining to list the American pika as an endangered species. The project is just one entity helping to research this tiny, temperaturesensitive Alpine mammal and trying to understand the species’ outlook in a rapidly changing climate.

For creature lovers, pikas may hold value on the basis of their “unrelentingly cute” looks alone. But on a more consequential note, researchers say pikas act as an indicator species and hold clues to the health of our alpine ecosystems and even the water resources we depend on.

The bad news? Pika are disappearing from parts of the western U.S. landscape. Temperature changes due to climate change likely play a major role but perhaps not in the way you might think.

Volunteering in the Alpine For those unfamiliar, American pikas are small, territorial, herbivorous mammals that most often live in the high Alpine on the rocky, mountainous steppes above tree line. The species finds its range throughout many western U.S. states as well as parts of British Colum-

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bia and Alberta.

These tiny creatures are most closely related to rabbits and hares and are covered head to toe in the same rich, insulating fur. Unlike their cousins, they have small, rounded ears and weigh in around just 4.5 to 7.1 ounces — somewhere between one-quarter and less than half of a pound. If you’ve ever hiked to high elevation and heard a high-pitched squeak, it’s likely you encroached into the territory of one of these feisty mammals, ready to sound the alarm of an intruder.

Back when the Colorado Pika Project first began, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service claimed there was insufficient evidence regarding how climate change would affect the species. So the Denver Zoo and the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Wild teamed up to start the project, which now sends some 150 volunteers out in the field each year to collect data about these miniscule mammals.

With the help of volunteers like the Zedalis duo, the Colorado Pika Project conducts surveys at nearly 100 locations each summer, primarily in Rocky Mountain National Park and the White River National Forest. A typical survey takes around an hour, during which volunteers use both auditory and visual clues to figure out whether pikas are inhabiting an area.

Zedalis, who has been volunteering with the project since 2019, recalls a particularly memorable surveying experience back in the summer of 2020. Outside of Eagle, she and her daughter hiked to two survey locations on

twin peaks referred to as New York High and New York Low, names referencing the elevation.

“It’s absolutely beautiful up there — Alpine scenery with fantastic views,” Zedalis said.

On New York High, the pair didn’t see much. But on New York Low, Zedalis estimates they saw 15 pikas.

Even when pikas aren’t spotted, surveyors can use clues to understand if pikas used to inhabit the area. And there’s one clue in particular that really sticks around: scat.

In extreme cases, “there is scat that has been found that’s over 100 years old,” said Alex Wells, co-director of the Colorado Pika Project. “But generally volunteers might find scat that is a decade or two old.”

Volunteers with the project tend to take part for one of two reasons.

“The entire group really does like hiking, and some people just enjoy being able to hike with a purpose,” Wells said. “Other folks are really explicitly concerned about climate change,” and working with us “is kind of a way to feel like you’re doing something.”

Why are the pikas disappearing?

Depending on the survey location, the Colorado Pika Project now holds between three to 10 years worth of data on pikas but project leaders aren’t yet ready to draw conclusions about the results of their findings. However, veteran scientific researchers outside of the project can lend insight into how pikas are faring in today’s climate. One such researcher is Dr. Chris Ray, a population biologist with the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Ray has been researching pikas for over 30 years. One of her primary goals is to better understand the pika’s response to a changing climate. To do so, Ray spends several weeks each summer in the Alpine, trapping pikas, administering anesthesia and taking measurements before releasing the individuals back into their territories. She and her students used to capture around 48 pikas each summer, SEE FREEZING, P15

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Volunteers gather in the Alpine for a training for the Colorado Pika Project.

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but in recent years have averaged closer to 24 to 36. She has seen the pikas disappearing firsthand.

To theorize why, it’s important to have some base knowledge about the species. Foremost, pikas require a cool habitat. Because of their thick fur, they prefer to live in microclimates that maintain a temperature near freezing for most of the year.

They lack any kind of typical cooling mechanism, like panting or heat radiation through the ears, and can die if exposed to heat for even a couple of hours.

Those who know a little about pikas might be inclined to guess that as the climate warms, the temperatures are rising too high, killing off populations at lower elevations and shrinking their viable habitat to only the very tops of mountains. But Ray’s research indicates the truth is a little more complicated.

In fact, pikas don’t always live at high elevation. The American pika also can be found in the lava fields of New Mexico and at sea level in the Columbia River Gorge. Outside of Colorado, pikas also live in the mountains of the Great Basin, southern Utah and northeastern California. What all pika habitats have in common, however, is access to subsurface microclimates.

That is, pikas can live well below the surface, underneath piles

of broken rock or in subsurface lava tubes.

What’s significant about these habitats is they help pikas maintain viable temperataures year-round. Even in the summer, Ray says its likely pikas can get deep enough below the surface to reach temperatures near freezing. The rock piles act as a kind of chimney, letting hot air rise out the top and pooling cool air in the depths below. In colder climates, these same talus piles keep pikas warm in the winter. Where snow blankets the talus, it insulates the pikas from winter air temperatures that can fall far below freezing, and keeps the talus at a steady temperature near zero degrees.

But as with much of the environment, climate change may be throwing pika habitat for a loop.

In the Great Basin, California and Utah, snowpack is steadily declining, and some pikas may be losing their insulating snow blanket. Without sufficient snow, pikas can die of the cold.

So in these regions, Ray said it’s likely the cold winter temperatures explain pika disappearances a little better than the warm summer temperatures.

“The irony is that pikas may be freezing to death due to global warming,” she said.

However, in regions like Colorado, where the annual snowpack is remaining more stable — or in landscapes without cold winters — summer temperatures could explain more of the story. Here, Ray has witnessed a decline in juvenile recruitment,

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which means fewer juveniles are born each year, or fewer are surviving to adulthood. One theory is that as young pikas leave their mothers to find their own territory, they could be perishing in the heat as they are forced to travel through a hotter and hotter landscape.

Once pikas disappear from a region, it’s tough for them to come back. As non-migratory animals that may live their entire lives in the same 12-meter radius, they can’t simply cross a valley and repopulate a once inhabited mountain range.

“We’ve seen the loss of whole populations” in the Great Basin, Ray said. “Once they’re empty, we haven’t seen them be recolonized.”

Beyond the pika — why it matters Most ecologists would likely argue that studying pikas is important in its own right — that the balance of an entire ecosystem can be thrown off with the disappearance of just a single species. But even beyond this, pikas have important implications for the wider climate and society.

First and foremost, Ray and Wells advocate that pikas can act as an indicator species for the health of our western water resources. After all, we rely on the same winter snowpack as pikas for drinking, living, and recreating. In late summer, the same permafrost that lies under stacks of talus melts and replenishes our reservoirs.

With the current trajectory of

the planet’s warming, it’s not so hard to imagine a world where this isn’t the case.

“Once we have no permafrost left, we won’t have any of that anymore,” Ray said. “It’s a catastrophe for us.”

In a similar vein, Wells calls pikas “a canary in the coal mines,” warning of present and future ecological damage, foreboding the effects that could have on our lifestyles, recreation and economy.

But he speculates that for some, pikas hold a more emotional significance too. Himself a Colorado native, Wells grew up hearing the squeak of the pikas in the mountains.

“For a lot of folks, pikas are really tied to the image of Colorado,” he said. “I think if pikas disappeared, that’s a little part of Colorado’s soul that is lost.”

With the environmental, economic and emotional significance of this species’ survival in mind, Wells turns toward next steps for the Colorado Pika Project. They hope to start working with the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service to turn the data they’re collecting into management action.

While he acknowledges that research is valuable, Wells now seems to be seeking a more tangible impact — one that is action oriented.

With a sense of duty and gravity, he said, “We’re really trying to figure out how to take action to help protect pikas, instead of just being the ones who get to watch them die.”

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Clear Creek in Golden sees 2 fatalities in 4 days Tubing prohibited on creek west of Grant Terry Bridge

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After a second fatality on the same section of Clear Creek in four days, officials are stressing that tubing is prohibited west of Golden.

Jeffco Open Space has posted signage at Clear Creek Canyon Park trailheads, along the trail, and at water access points emphasizing that tubing is prohibited west of the Grant Terry Bridge.

The bridge, which is just west of the Gateway Trailhead, has a creek access point just underneath it.

Tubing is allowed from that spot and anywhere east of it, into Golden.

All creek users should wear shoes, a helmet and life jacket, fire department and Jeffco Open Space officials stated at a July 6 press conference.

They also emphasized that creek users should follow all posted signage and monitor the city’s warning flag system.

“The canyon is beautiful ... (but) it can lull you into a false sense of security,” Jeffco Open Space’s Mary Ann Bonnell said. “ ... No part of the river is guaranteed safe.”

The first fatality on July 2 was on Clear Creek just west of U.S. 6’s Tunnel 1. Sometime in the afternoon, as four people were riding in an inflatable boat, it capsized.

Three self-extracted, but the fourth rafter was found uncon-

A yellow creek warning flags sign flies in downtown Golden on July 6. City officials expected the warning flag system would be downgraded to green flag the following week, as water speeds and PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN levels decrease.

scious, face-down in the water, Jeffco Sheriff’s spokesperson Jacki Kelley said on July 5. An off-duty paramedic extracted the woman and started CPR. She was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Then, on July 6, the Sheriff’s Office announced that a man had died following a tubing accident between Tunnel 1 and U.S. 6.

Around 12:30 p.m. July 5, four people tubing along the creek were ejected from their flotation devices.

Two were able to self-extract. The third was rescued by firefighters after clinging to a rock in the middle of the creek, and the fourth was found unconscious and transported to the hospital, where he later died.

Kelley and Golden Fire Department officials said water levels in that section of Clear Creek are much lower than they were two or three weeks ago, which likely

On July 6, groups with inner tubes walk toward the Grant Terry Bridge from the Clear Creek Canyon Gateway Trailhead. After two water-recreation fatalities in four days, Jeffco Open Space and its partners are restricting tubing in Clear Creek west of the Grant Terry Bridge.

caused the accidents.

“As the water is lower in that canyon, the hazards in that water become closer to the surface,” Kelley said. “It’s much more dangerous because there’s less water.”

Unlike rafting or kayaking, those tubing have a harder time controlling their crafts and thus are more likely to get knocked into things, officials said.

Bonnell said Jeffco Open Space’s rangers and volunteers will continue patrolling the area to ensure creek users’ safety and enforce the closure.

One problem is the sheer volume of creek users, many of whom are

tourists and are renting equipment from local shops. However, Bonnell said anyone renting should be receiving safety talks on where tubing’s allowed and where it’s prohibited near Golden.

With so much use over the Fourth of July weekend, Bonnell added, “We’re asking people to take some personal responsibility, and listen to the safety talks.”

For those who live locally, Bonnell and others asked that they obey the posted signage and closures, and don’t set a bad example for visitors.

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Jeffco Public Health sounds alarm over contagious bird flu strain Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza found in several counties

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An advisory on the Jefferson County Public Health website lays out a stark warning for backyard hobbyists who keep poultry flocks (chickens, geese, ducks, quail, etc.) and traditional farmers who keep birds.

The advisory details how Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is monitoring the state for reports of wild and domestic birds that have been infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza , also known as H5N1 flu.

The virus has been found in wild and domestic bird populations in at least 15 counties in Colorado as of June 2022, including Jefferson County.

As a precaution, residents and farmers are urged to be alert to unusual illnesses or deaths in wild and domestic birds According to CDPHE, The H5N1 strain of avian influenza is highly contagious in birds and can cause serious illness or death in birds that acquire the infection. It is rare, but not impossible, for humans to become sick with this illness — those most at risk are people who have regular contact with domestic and wild birds. Risk to the general

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is monitoring the state for reports of wild and domestic birds that SHUTTERSTOCK have been infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1 flu.

public is low, and foodborne risk from poultry products is negligible as long as proper food safety cooking and handling precautions are observed.

To prevent illness, residents are urged to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and avoid touching surfaces that are contaminated with feces from domestic or wild birds.

The use of appropriate personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves and goggles can reduce risk of becoming ill after handling sick or dead birds, or cleaning contaminated surfaces. Always wash your hands with soap and water after handling birds or cleaning their environments.

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Disturbing the peas EVERGREEN – At least in part, the problem appeared to be produce. According to Mrs. Birdseye’s statement, Mr. Birdseye keeps a supply of frozen vegetables in a small personal freezer set next to his recliner in the living room. Steamed about the cost of running a secondary freezer while there was room to spare in the primary one, Mrs. Birdseye transferred her husband’s frozen greens into the kitchen appliance and unplugged his satel-

lite unit. Discovering his wife’s treachery, Mr. Birdseye pulled his vegetables out of the large freezer and threw them on the floor, angrily forbidding Mrs. Birdseye to touch his personal, private vegetables, or tamper with his personal, private freezer, ever again. The vegetables were still thawing out on the floor when deputies arrived and Mrs. Birdseye told them she felt “like a piece of property.” Mr. Birdseye didn’t have much to say on that subject besides “I just want her to stop talking to me!” Mrs. Birdseye further complained to deputies that her husband wouldn’t let her drive their car because it’s registered in his name. Hearing that, Mr. Birdseye leapt from his recliner and marched outside, announcing to deputies that he was going to flatten all four of the vehicle’s tires rather than see Mrs. Birdseye behind the wheel. When the officers made no move to stop him, Mr. Birdseye apparently lost enthusiasm for the project and came back inside, declaring that Mrs. Birdseye was banned from the master bedroom until further notice. Officers took Mrs. Birdseye aside and explained that, although she had every legal right to sleep anywhere in the house she wanted to, Mr. Birdseye seemed kind of stuck on

Burnt orange EVERGREEN – On the night of June 17, JCSO dispatch got a call from the Evergreen Nature Center regarding a barricade ablaze.

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to find muddy footprints marching menacingly across their front yard, Darrin and Samantha suspected Gladys of breaching her banishment. The deputy dispatched to the scene observed that the tracks appeared to originate in front of a neighboring house and traverse that property before crossing into Darrin’s and Samantha’s yard, ultimately vanishing at Gladys’s driveway. He further noted that the prints appeared to be those of booted feet considerably larger than his own, which would tend to exclude Gladys as a suspect given her relatively petite size. All things considered, the officer wasn’t prepared to charge Gladys with violating the protection order, but said he’d be happy to ask her about the footprints directly.

Darrin and Samantha said that wouldn’t be necessary, but requested vacation check of their estate in case Gladys gets the wanderlust while they’re out of town.

The tracks of their fears EVERGREEN – “On-going issues” prompted Darrin and Samantha to obtain a protection order against their next-door neighbor, Gladys.

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Sheriff’s Calls is intended as a humorous take on some of the incident call records of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for the mountain communities. Names and identifying details have been changed. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

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THURSDAY Monthly pop-up market: Sweet Hayden clothing store in downtown Evergreen is hosting a pop-up market from 4-8 p.m. July 14 featuring local makers and small business owners.

Speaker on child trafficking: Dr. Jeff Brodsky, founder of JOY International, will speak about child trafficking and efforts to stop it from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway.

For more information, visit joy.org.

Evergreen chamber monthly mixer: The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly mixer will be from 5-7 p.m. July 14 at The Meeting Sanctuary in Indian Hills.

For more information, visit www. evergreenchamber.org.

SATURDAY EHS poms yard sale: The EHS varsity poms yard sale will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Osmosis, 30726 Bryant Drive, No. 310. There will be gently used furniture, household goods, kitchenware, sporting goods, baby gear/toys, and more.

High Altitude Garden Tour: The Evergreen Garden Club will host its tour of six local gardens from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 16.

Tickets are $20 for adults and free for children under 12, and are available at evergreengardenclub.org.

The tour starts at Evergreen Fire/ Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen Parkway.

Evergreen High School allclasses reunion: The Evergreen High School all-classes reunion will start at 11 a.m. July 16 at Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 Highway 73.

Bring a picnic lunch.

Clear Creek Rally for Democracy Picnic and Concert: The Rally

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July 16 at the Idaho Springs Sports Complex. Meet local, state and national leaders with music from Jimy Murphy’s Breedin’ Hearts, Joe Bye and Friends, and Val and the Boys.

SUNDAY Family Movie Night: A family movie night will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Beaver Ranch Park, 11369 S. Foxton Road, Conifer. The featured movie is “Homeward Bound.”

Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite. com/e/movie-on-the-mountain-tickets-368639198767.

TUESDAY Farmers markets: Two farmers markets in Evergreen, both from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays: at Church of the Cross, 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen, and at Boone Mountain Sports, 2962 Evergreen Parkway.

WEDNESDAY Lake Concert Series: EPRD Summer Concert Series at the Evergreen Lake House will be from 4:30-8 p.m. July 20 with the Wrecklunds performing. For more information on parking, shuttles and what is allowed at the Evergreen Lake House, visit evergreenrecreation.com.

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Summerfest: Summerfest will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 23-24 at the Buchanan Park fields. Admission is $5 at the gate. The event is sponsored by Center for the Arts Evergreen, and proceeds go to arts programming.

Lake Concert Series: A special July 27 concert to honor military and first responders will begin at 5 p.m. with the headliner Rhett Haney.

For more information, visit evergreenrecreation.com.

Evergreen Jazz Festival: The Evergreen Jazz Festival will be July 29-31 at four locations throughout Evergreen. Free shuttle service runs every 30 minutes connecting the venues, and food and beverages are available at all venues. For more SEE HAPPENINGS, P27

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Participants in the annual Freedom Run begin the 5K course on July 4 as Betsy Hays, director of resource development and fundraising for Mountain Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, waves an American flag. The annual event is a fundraiser for MounPHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST tain Evans.

The Sewell family was all decked out for the Fourth of July and the Freedom Run. While dad Forrest participated in the race, the rest of the family, mom Julia, twins Luke and Olivia, 2, and big sister Asla, 4, cheered on the participants from their front yard.

Starting the Fourth with a run Mount Evans’ Freedom Run celebrates 40 years

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More than 800 people donned their best red, white and blue to participate in the 40th annual Freedom Run. Racers and walkers took to the streets of Hiwan on the Fourth of July to traverse the 3.1-mile course, cheered on by neighbors as they raised money for Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice.

The organization provides home health care, palliative care, hospice, bereavement assistance, Camp

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Betsy Hays, director of resource development and fundraising, waved an American flag as runners and walkers, some in groups, some with strollers, others with dogs took to the course. Hays said 200 people signed up the day of the race to the point where Mount Evans ran out of bibs.

Cheering them on near Evergreen Middle School — decked out in patriotic clothes and waving flags — were Maria LaMura and Jan Buenning. They have participated or watched the run for at least 35 years.

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The couple have been volunteering at the Freedom Run for 25 years, always standing at that corner.

“I enjoy seeing all the people,” Irma said. “I know a lot of them, and we live close by.”

She said 25 years ago, soon after they moved to Evergreen, they saw all of the people running by their house and didn’t know what was happening.

“We wanted to volunteer since it’s part of our neighborhood,” she said, noting that they have 25 years of Freedom Run T-shirts. “It’s just fun.”

The Sewell family, who live on Hiwan Drive, decorated their yard in honor of both Independence Day and the Freedom Run. Mom Julia said the family has been looking forward to the Freedom Run for a couple weeks.

Two-year-old Luke would say, “Happy Birthday America” all morning, Julia said. Luke’s twin, Olivia, and their older sister Asla, 4, were dressed in patriotic outfits as they sat outside their house, waving at the participants. This year was dad Forrest’s turn to participate in the run, and Julia hopes the entire family can participate together next year.

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A drenching tradition Indian Hills Fourth of July parade is wet, water-fight fun

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The Indian Hills July 4 parade is a community-building, weather-enjoy-

ing, water-soaking good time.

The annual event, which features about five minutes of classic cars, horses, an honor guard and fire trucks with riders handing out candy, is followed by at least 30 minutes of a drenching water fight between Indian Hills firefighters and floats, and the crowd lining Parmalee Gulch Road.

Before the parade was a pancake breakfast, a 5K run and a visit by a

Flight for Life helicopter.

Those who came to the parade carried Super Soaker water guns and other methods to shoot water at the parade. They brought jugs, pails and other containers of water to put on an impressive showing against the parade floats. The trucks and floats, on the other hand, carried gallons and gallons of water to make sure everyone was drenched by the time the parade ended.

The American Legion Post 2001 color guard led off the parade.

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For those attendees looking for an elevated experience, VIP passes are available. VIP passes give you access to our two reserved covered seating in our VIP tents, a private bar, an Elevation Celebration poster, $30 to spend at the festival, and snacks.

Will call pickup for VIP wristbands at the east ticket tent. Limited VIP passes are available for $60/person per day or $100/person for both days. Tickets can be purchased at www.goconifer.com/elevationcelebration.

Festival goers will find unique food trucks such as Slife’s Devil Dogs and Sweet Freeze Shave Ice, Tommy Boy Mini Donuts, PinkTank, Pierogies Factory. We will of course, have some of our local favorites like Rocky Mountain Wraps, Elemental Smoke Amazing Catering, and Suz Cookie Jar Rescue, plus so many more! All our vendors offer a variety of tasty treats, craft and art as well as informational booths about area businesses and organizations.

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Water came from both the parade participants and attendees. Attendees bring buckPHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST ets of water to the parade to participate in the water festivities.

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North Trail project out for bid Rebuilding plans for the Evergreen Lake North Trail have reached a major milestone: The project has been put out for bid.

Bids are due July 22 just before the next Evergreen Park & Recreation District board meeting on July 26, so the board should receive information about the number of bids received and the amount the bidders believe the project will cost.

EPRD has $4.5 million in grants to pay for the two-tier project that will put a concrete multi-use trail along Evergreen Parkway and a softsurface trail along the lakeshore.

Officials hope $4.5 million will be enough to pay for the project, given the higher costs of materials, supply-chain issues and constructions companies being in huge demand.

“This is such a huge milestone,” EPRD Executive Director Cory Vander Veen said.

“It’s definitely been a team effort,” said Liz Cohen, EPRD’s grants and development coordinator. She thanked the stakeholders involved in the project including CDOT, Denver Regional Council of Governments, Jefferson County, Evergreen Metro District and the Evergreen Legacy Fund.

Cohen said EPRD also will begin a search for a construction manager for the project. The goal is to have the construction contract awarded in mid-August with the work starting soon afterward.

The EPRD board previously learned that the request for proposals requires the work to be completed in 300 days with a construction detour on Evergreen Parkway for no more than 120 consecutive days that must be completed by May 15. The detour will have southbound traffic traveling on Evergreen Parkway and northbound traffic moving through downtown Evergreen and up Meadow Drive.

The Evergreen Lake North Trail was built in 1987, and in 2016, a portion of the trail collapsed, closing it for 19 months. EPRD staff managed to shore up the supports under the trail to reopen it.

Sailing requests on Evergreen Lake The Evergreen Park & Recreation District is pilot-testing a sailing program on Evergreen Lake after sailing enthusiasts implored the rec district board to allow sailing again at the lake.

Currently, sail boats are forbidden at the lake, and the rec district doesn’t provide sailboat rentals.

Five people spoke at the June 28 board meeting, saying they wholeheartedly wanted EPRD to allow sailboats on the lake. Some noted that EPRD used to provide a youth sailing program, and others noted that EPRD should not simply cater to standup paddleboarders and other nonmotorized watercraft on the lake.

“I am in full support of providing some sailing options especially when limited to times when it’s not as crowded on the lake,” board member Monty Estis said. “To me,

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it’s a question of certifying people and offering (sailing) at times when it’s reasonable.”

Board member Betsy Hays said she supported having EPRD staff look into how to make sailing make sense on the lake, but she wanted to make sure that adding the program was fair to other lake users.

The rec district is considering allowing private sailboats on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and they can be no more than 15 feet long. They must be carried from the parking lot to the lake. Paddleboards, canoes and kayaks would have right-of-way on the water.

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31919 Rocky Village Dr. 303-674-5484 Rev. Sarah Clark • 303.674.4810 • www.evergreenumc.org CONGREGATION BETH EVERGREEN (SYNAGOGUE) info@bergenparkchurch.org / www.BergenParkChurch.org 3757 Ponderosa Dr. across Hwy 74 from Safeway in Evergreen Reconstructionist Synagogue MOUNT HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH - LCMS Join us in person every Sunday at 8:30am and 10:30am for live worship Rabbi Jamie Arnold 30571 Chestnut Drive ~ (303)670-1387 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES Please join us online every Sunday at 9am www.BethEvergreen.org / (303) 670-4294 Sunday Worship 9:00am • Education for All 10:30am 28244 Harebell Lane at our website for a new worship experience.

2981 Bergen Peak Drive (behind Life Care) Rev. Carl Frank, Pastor www.mounthopelutheranlcms.org Sunday Service & Sunday School 10am “Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds” Wednesday Evening ZOOM Meeting 7:30pm CONIFER CHURCH OF CHRIST PLATTE CANYON COMMUNITY CHURCH Contact: clerk@christianscienceevergreen.com for ZOOM link “Doing Bible Things in Bible Ways” Located: 4954 County Road 64 in Bailey. Office hours MWF 8am-1pm Reading Room 4602 Pletner Lane, Unit 2E, Evergreen 11825 U.S. Hwy. 285, Conifer, CO 80433 303-838-4409, Worship & Children’s Church at 10am OPEN TUE-SAT 12PM - 3PM Sun: 9:00a.m. Bible Study-10:00a.m. Worship; Wed: Bible Study 7:00p.m.

Small group studies for all ages at 9am Transitional Pastor: Mark Chadwick Youth Pastor: Jay Vonesh CHURCH OF THE CROSS Other activities: Youth groups, Men’s/Women’s ministries, Bible studies, EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) Please join us for Sunday worship at 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen VBS, MOPS, Cub/Boy Scouts.

27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen - 303-674-3413 or visit www.churchotc.com www.EvergreenChristianChurch.org - eccdoc01@gmail.com 8:30am Traditional Service Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., with communion every Sunday 10:30am Contemporary Service We are an inclusive faith community and welcome you to join us Communion is served every Sunday at both services. All are welcome! in our new ministry journey.

Visit our website at www.churchotc.com for info on church activities.

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Solution

TRIVIA 1. GEOGRAPHY: Which country has the most islands?

2. AD SLOGANS: Which product is advertised with the slogan “The snack that smiles back”?

3. MOVIES: Which animated movie features more than 10,000 balloons?

4. TELEVISION: Who did Jim Halpert marry in the longrunning sitcom “The Office”?

5. HISTORY: Which country sold Alaska to the United States (1867) for $7.2 million?

10. ANATOMY: What is also known as the voice box in human anatomy?

Answers 1. Sweden 2. Goldfish crackers 3. “Up” 4. Pam Beesly 5. Russia

6. MUSIC: Which rock group had an album titled “Dark Side of the Moon”?

6. Pink Floyd

7. LITERATURE: Which novel introduces a character named Lisbeth Salander?

Tattoo”

8. SCIENCE: What is the name for magma after it has erupted?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state was the first to join the union after the original 13 colonies?

7. “The Girl with the Dragon

8. Lava 9. Vermont 10. Larynx (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Public Notices

Jefferson County Press Listing Expenditures for 06/24/2022-06/30/2022 DBS GROUP LLC DBS GROUP LLC TIM HUSTON TIM HUSTON Escrow Custodial Fund Total

Performance Escrow Escrow Interest Refunds Performance Escrow Escrow Interest Refunds

AUDI PLANO Beacon Funding Corporation Bobcat of the Rockies BRUCE WADE MILLER BRYAN G AMAYA CANVAS CREDIT UNION Dennis Dillon Dodge Chrysler Jeep Donald D Von Boeckman, JR DREAM MACHINES OF AUSTIN Greg Darnell Ford Hyundai of Cumming INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY INC JAMES DAY LAWSON James Evans JANET ELAINE HUFF LARRY E INGRAM LARRY H MILLER LARRY H MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM SANDY NICOS PELAEZ Clerk & Recorder Custodial Fund Total

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 Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments Motor Vehicle Overpayments

ADAM S WALTZMAN ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS ALICIA A GAMBRELL ALL TRAFFIC DATA SERVICES LLC ALTITUDE BUILDING AUTOMATION INC Andy Corbett ARAMARK CORRECTIONAL SERVICES LLC AT&T MOBILITY BARBARA MOREY Bill Gernert BLAIN ANDREW ATKINSON BLUE SPRUCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BOB BARKER COMPANY INC BOB BARKER COMPANY INC BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO DENVER BRITTANY GOODLEY BRUCK MAKONNEN BURMESE MYANMAR LANGUAGE RESOURCES LLC CALLI BROOME CDW G

Telephone Services General Supplies (Other) Telephone Services Consultant Services Maintenance Agreement Telephone Services

88.79 5,326.00 88.79 33,000.00 900.00 88.79

Recognition/Appreciation Wireless Service Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Grants to Other Entities Bedding Supplies Medical Supplies/Drugs

540.40 88.58 87.12 88.79 88.79 2,325.00 8,424.00 3,161.34

Grants to Other Entities Telephone Services Telephone Services

12,500.00 88.79 88.79

CDW G CDW G CDW GOVERNMENT CENTURYLINK Christa Rock CHRISTINA SCOHY CHRISTOPHER DANIEL OLDS CHRISTOPHER JOHN CASSIDY CLIENT PAYMENT Colleen Berthaume COLO DOORWAYS INC COLO DOORWAYS INC COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA COMPUTER SITES INC Connor Guenthner CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE COVIUS DOCUMENT SERVICES DANIEL M COLLINS DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTHORITY DIANE J BALTZELL DIEXSYS LLC DORINDA D GOOD DREW OUDEMAN DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC DBA DEEP ROCK EAN SERVICES LTD ECOLAB CENTER ECOLAB CENTER Edward Wax Elizabeth SANCHEZ ENERGY SERVICES OF COLORADO INC ERIC A GARCIA ERIN MARGARET SMITH EVERGREEN METRO DISTRICT FACILITY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC FAIRLANES SHOPPING CENTER LLC FITNESS TECH LLC GALLS LLC GREGORY BOGGS HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION LLC HEATHER L BUTVIDAS Hobbie Regan HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEM IAIN R C MANNIX JANET K GARBRECHT JANICE KAY HOLLENBECK JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH JEFFREY L STADIG JENNIFER E FAIRWEATHER JEREMY A FLEMING Jessie Otoupal JOANNE KORTENDICK JOB STORE INC, THE” JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP JONATHAN R MILLER Julie Holunga JULIE M FIELD KARA N DOROBEK KAREN PATE KATHRYN F JOHNSON KELLY SERVICES INC KEVIN J BOLLINGER KIMBERLY B DINAPOLI KONE INC KYAW Z THAN LANDAUER INC MAACO COLLISION REPAIR & AUTO PAINTING MAJESTIC DOCUMENT HOLDERS LLC MARK ALAN CARR MARLIN MCDANIEL MARTIN D HARTLEY MELISSA ANN RUMMINGS Michele Wagner MURPHY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC NATIONAL CINEMEDIA LLC OPTIV SECURITY INC ORBIS PARTNERS LLC PAMELA M HARDEN QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER INC OF CO RACHELLE ANN LAO EISENHAUER REBECCA J HASCALL RESTART COUNSELING RICK A HELLICKSON

92,634.30 794.78 14,969.90 338.20 108,737.18 499.45 1,371.41 632.59 290.21 47.25 50.00 1,174.30 66.36 1,806.79 1,561.24 1,426.72 213.37 261.76 58.70 8.20 50.00 38.95

Motor Vehicle Overpayments 1,887.64 Motor Vehicle Overpayments 8.20 11,453.14

Services & Charges (Other) 110.00 Telephone Services 88.79 Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment 425.88 Computer Hardware & Software 1,152.12 Computer Equipment 7,514.50 Computer Hardware & Software 5,156.38 Telephone Services 7,174.93 Mileage 35.86 Telephone Services 88.79 Telephone Services 88.79 Telephone Services 88.79 Trial Expense 8,044.98 Telephone Services 88.79 Safety Supplies 185.13 Repair & Maintenance (Other) 525.95 Public Notices 335.22 Deed Advertising Clearing 51.00 Maintenance Agreement 769.32 Mileage 36.86 Heat & Power 4,833.50 Postage 535.08 Telephone Services 88.79 Toxicology Services Telephone Services Computer Hardware & Software Telephone Services County Travel Office Supplies Computer Training Janitorial Supplies Hygiene Supplies Telephone Services Mileage Repair & Maintenance (Other) Telephone Services Mileage Water & Sanitation Services Office Supplies Building Rent Equipment Maintenance Police Supplies Telephone Services Building Maintenance Telephone Services Telephone Services Repair & Maintenance (Other) Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Programs Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Mileage Contract Services Temporary Agencies

396.90 88.79 24,900.00 88.79 481.00 34.55 1,565.00 1,301.20 3,109.88 88.79 56.75 387.50 88.79 17.14 96.03 1,198.22 9,023.18 830.00 5,003.39 88.79 6,833.92 88.79 88.79 10.95 88.79 88.79 88.79 250.00 88.79 218.75 153.00 6.45 1,687.50 28,582.11

Maintenance Agreement Telephone Services Training & Education Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Contract Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Building Maintenance Telephone Services Autopsy Services

3,730.00 88.79 9,648.00 88.79 88.79 88.79 88.79 7,923.47 88.79 88.79 187.77 88.79 2,899.35

Commercial Repairs Office Supplies Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Training & Education

8,413.62 940.81 88.79 88.79 88.79 88.79 20.00

Hardscape Services 6,950.00 Advertising & Publishing (Other) 4,516.33 Maintenance Agreement 154,228.18 Programs 8,100.00 Telephone Services 88.79 Postage Telephone Services Telephone Services Programs Telephone Services

776.50 88.79 88.79 1,420.00 88.79

Public Notice

Rob Budraitis Robert Higgins ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOTTLED WATER RONDA L FRAZIER SHERI L OUELLETTE SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS

Telephone Services 88.79 Telephone Services 88.79 Office Supplies 39.95 Services & Charges (Other) 65.84 Telephone Services 88.79 Telephone Services 88.79 Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital 754.60 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS Office Supplies 11,504.43 SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS General Supplies (Other) 435.82 STEPHANIE LYNN CORBO Telephone Services 167.40 SWIFT STRATEGIES LLC Contract Services 7,200.00 T MOBILE Wireless Service 690.19 TRACE3 LLC Consultant Services 215.00 TRAVIS E PRINCE Telephone Services 88.79 TRAVIS J MOON Telephone Services 88.79 TSG SHELF ACQUISITION PARENT LLC Security System Maintenance 265.00 TWIN CITY SECURITY INC Security Services 5,810.40 TYRA LYNN FORBES Training & Education 640.00 ULINE SHIPPING SUPPLY SPECIALISTS Office Supplies 1,488.87 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC Postage 81.20 US CORRECTIONS LLC Extradition Travel 18,330.00 VERIZON WIRELESS Wireless Service 22,582.24 VTI SECURITY Security System Supplies 10,378.76 VTI SECURITY Software Maintenance Agreement 10,175.73 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC Janitorial Supplies 2,793.42 WESTERN PAPER DISTRIBUTORS INC Office Supplies 105.54 XCEL ENERGY Heat & Power 6,695.70 ZACHARY M FULTZ Telephone Services 88.79 General Fund Total 503,729.82 JUDICIAL ARBITER GROUP INC Consultant Services PIKE REPORTING COMPANY Consultant Services ROCKY MOUNTAIN CPR AND FIRST AID Training Services Insurance Fund Total TRISTAR INSURANCE GROUP TRISTAR INSURANCE GROUP Worker’s Compensation Fund Total 7 POINT SOLUTIONS LLC Aaron Friedland ALEXANDER M SMILEY Amara J Meier AMY LAURA GATES ANDREA F KEPPERS ANDREW DUBOIS Angela McTammany ANNE L FRIANT ANTHONY J AUCIELLO ANTHONY J MASSARO AVALANCHE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC Bradley Grear Breagan Shoquist BRIAN J CALLAHAN BROCK G MESSNER Carli Stazick CHELSEA KAY BEEBE Chris Lincoln CHRISTOPHER A BARKER CHRISTOPHER J SMITH CODY J EVANS COLLIN S BROWN CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE D & K PRINTING INC DANIEL FERRIS RUBENSTEIN DAWN L ROY DESIGNS BY STONESCAPES INC DUKE R ROWLAND ELIZABETH OBRIEN ELIZABETH S SWIECH EMILY A CAMP Erica M Duvic EVERGREEN METRO DISTRICT George Robb GERALD J BADER Ginny Holcomb GRADY T HALL HELENA CHEMICAL CO HILLARY MELISSA MERRITT HILLARY MUSICK KING IAN M FRANCESCATO JANA L JOHNS JENNEE B HANCOCK Jesse Wooten JOHN S HADUCK JOSEPH A JOSLEYN JOY A LUCISANO KALEB O ANZICK KELLY J KING KRISTINA N DUFF KRISTINA N DUFF LILLY P BOCK-BROWNSTEIN MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC MATHEW R MARTINEZ Matthew Chamberlin MATTHEW ROY SVEJNOHA MEGAN E KREUTZER MICHELLE A DESROSIERS MILE HIGH GRAPHICS INC NATHAN JAMES MCBRIDE Nathan McCarty PAUL D GOULD Peter Baum Ventresca Rachel Brenna RADIO RESOURCE INC ROCKY LYNN STURGEON Samuel Parks SCOTT MCHENRY Sean Little SHAWN M A EMBRY STACY R ROMERO STEPHEN S GERMAINE STEVEN M MURDOCK TANNER C MARSHALL THE FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY THE TRANZONIC COMPANIES DBA CCP INDUSTRIES THEOPHANE A NEWMAN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT INC VERIZON WIRELESS WENDY RIDDLE WESTERN STATES RECLAMATION INC WIMACTEL INC WRIGHT PEST CONTROL INC WYCO FENCE AND SUPPLY CO XCEL ENERGY Open Space Fund Total

Consultant Services Workers Compensation Self-Insured Claims

1,309.00 446.05 1,516.00 3,271.05 51,087.73 17,815.73 68,903.46

Software as a Services (SaaS) 3,850.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Building Maintenance Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Heat & Power Printing Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Pavement Management Contracts Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Water& Sanitation Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Chemical Supplies Mileage Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Mileage Telephone Services Sand & Gravel Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Park Maintenance Supplies Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital Telephone Services Telephone Services County Travel Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Telephone Services Trail Improvements

805.30 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 225.36 2,790.00 60.00 60.00 11,355.01 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 336.54 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 2,417.70 70.20 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 145.67 40.00 11,881.34 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 1,618.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 24,160.04 60.00 60.00 861.97 40.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 500.00

Janitorial Supplies 3,437.00 Telephone Services 60.00 Lawn & Grounds Maintenance 14,165.28 Telephone Services 5,760.73 Telephone Services 60.00 Trail Improvements 8,098.75 Telephone Services 77.00 Building Maintenance 85.00 Park Maintenance Supplies 6,938.75 Heat & Power 1,939.62 105,319.26

HORIZON SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES INC Road & Street Improvements 3,325.00 South Traffic Impact Fund Total 3,325.00 Abel Montoya Abel Montoya ALSCO DENVER INDUSTRIAL AM SIGNAL LLC ARAMARK CENTURYLINK COBITCO INCORPORATED

Telephone Services Conferences/Trade Shows Janitorial Services Signal Maintenance Janitorial Services Telephone Services Pavement Mgt Materials

318.15 82.99 156.75 5,176.35 283.22 148.27 1,753.92

CORE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FASTENAL COMPANY HAMILTON LINEN & UNIFORM LABOR FINDERS LAKEHURST WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC Matthew Leonard Maile MYLES LEE CHATFIELD OXFORD RECYCLING INC SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC SUBURBAN PROPANE INC VANCE BROS INC VERIZON WIRELESS Road & Bridge Fund Total

Traffic Related Power Life Safety Supplies Janitorial Services Temporary Agencies

153.23 1,509.09 129.94 4,629.50

Irrigation Water Services 798.23 Asphalt Supplies 226,599.94 Sand & Gravel 1,419.84 Clothing Supplies 150.00 Life Safety Supplies 200.00 Disposal of Construction Spoils 180.00 Concrete Supplies 2,361.50 Propane 1,146.86 Pavement Mgt Materials 3,881.40 Telephone Services 2,263.26 253,342.44

ALLISON MARIE LINCOFF ALLISON MARIE LINCOFF ALLISON MARIE LINCOFF ALLISON MARIE LINCOFF ANGELA NEGRI

HS-Office Supplies 49.99 HS-Food & Beverages 36.88 HS-Mileage 683.34 HS-County Travel 46.37 HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 30.00 ANSWER INC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 1,223.90 BOWDITCH & CASSELL PUBLIC AFFAIRS HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 3,000.00 CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE LLC HS-General Supplies (Other) 2,600.00 CGHSFOA HS - Professional Dues & Memberships 500.00 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Other 21,648.11 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments County Paid 35.00 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Refund Assistance Payment County 190.00 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Refund Assistance Payment -State 325.50 CLIENT PAYMENT HS-Assistance Payments Rent 297,626.67 CO BOYS RANCH FOUNDATION HS-Miscellaneous Contrac Services 96.76 COLORADO MOTION HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 350.00 CONOVER COMPANY HS-Education & Training Materials 6,375.00 DAPHNE KAE WILLIAMS HS-Mileage 111.15 EAN SERVICES LTD HS-Computer Training 95.00 EASTER SEALS OF COLO HS-Contract Services 5,461.07 ELIZABETH M MARQUARDT HS-Mileage 168.48 EMILY MCDANIEL HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 30.00 EMILY N ROUNDS HS-Mileage 87.17 EQUIFAX HS-Contract Services 25.00 JEFFCO VITAL RECORDS HS-Document Copy Supplies 40.00 JENNIFER N ANDREWS HS-Mileage 354.63 JORDAN L DIERKS HS-Mileage 313.44 LINDSAY NICOLE DESPAIN HS-Mileage 57.97 Lizbeth Flores-Prado HS-Mileage 442.03 HS-Document Copy Supplies 15.50 LOUISIANA DEPT OF HEALTH LYNNAE ANN FLORA HS-County Travel 240.50 MAC COUNSELING AND CONSULTING HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 368.00 MARIA JULIANA PIZANO HS-Office Supplies 18.81 METRO TRANSPORTATION HS-Miscellaneous PLANNING & SOLUTION Contract Services 140.85 Monica Lehman HS-Mileage 190.18 NOELLE M FREEBECK HS-Mileage 333.16 PERRICONE, ANN HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 30.00 Sara Embrey HS-Mileage 73.13 SEND A CAKE LLC HS-Recognition/Appreciation 5,061.55 STEPHANIE D PARMLEY HS-Mileage 256.64 Stephanie Roberts HS-Mileage 198.49 T MOBILE HS-Telephone Services 3,212.44 Teresa Bucenec HS-Mileage 112.91 WAKING LIFE COUNSELING LLC HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services 100.00 Social Services Fund Total 352,355.62 CHRISTINE D TORESDAHL CHRISTINE D TORESDAHL Workforce Development Fund Total

HS-Mileage HS-County Travel

ELLEN ELIZABETH STRAIT JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH Head Start Fund Total

HS-Training & Education HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services

EXPRESS SERVICES INC Social Service Fund Grants Total

HS-Services & Charges (Other) 1,174.96 1,174.96

CLIENT PAYMENT CLIENT PAYMENT CLIENT PAYMENT LARIMER COUNTY ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE SHG ADVISORS LLC

HS-Competency Assistance 5,678.40 HS-Fingerprints Assistance 201.89 HS-Assistance Payments Other 115.64

SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS

HS-Contract Services HS-Miscellaneous Contract Services HS-Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital

WELD COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES HS-Contract Services WORKFORCE BOULDER COUNTY HS-Contract Services Workforce Development Fund Grants Total HILL PETROLEUM Fleet Services Fund Total ACTIVE MINDS AED EVERYWHERE INC ALEXANDRA H AWE ALLDATA LLC

Fuel

36.27 52.61 88.88 208.69 5,510.03 5,718.72

2,145.07 3,245.00 20,839.87 15,838.91 4,107.89 52,172.67 186,612.42 186,612.42

Programs 750.00 Equipment Maintenance 195.00 Telephone Services 156.69 Library Computer Service Materials 1,320.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment 3,568.15 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Office Supplies 49.51 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Recognition/Appreciation (5.96) AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC General Supplies (Other) 370.76 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC Special Events Supplies 710.18 Amy Bentz Telephone Services 156.69 Amy Bentz Mileage 52.65 AT&T MOBILITY Telephone Services 2,260.03 BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC Library Books & Materials-Digital 25,354.76 BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC Library Books & Materials-VAS 6,695.30 BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY INC Library Books & Materials-Print 28,445.22 BLUE SKY PLUMBING AND HEATING INC Plumbing Maintenance 584.71 BRIANNA P AUSTIN Food Supplies 51.79 BRIANNA P AUSTIN Mileage 204.99 CDW G Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment 906.99 CENTURYLINK Telephone Services 16,915.68 CHARLES R CANDELARIA Telephone Services 156.69 CHERYL MURPHY Telephone Services 313.38 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY General Supplies (Other) 94.11 COLO LIBRARY CONSORTIUM Library Computer Service Materials 19,958.72 CONSERVE A WATT LIGHTING INC Electrical Supplies 1,731.70 COUNTER TRADE PRODUCTS INC Software Maintenance Agreement 27,478.42 CREATIVE FINANCIAL STAFFING LLC Temporary Agencies 1,128.75 Dan Wells Telephone Services 52.23 DIRECT TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC Computer Hardware & Software3,810.00 EVERGREEN METRO DISTRICT Water& Sanitation Services 690.27 FRANCOTYP POSTALIA INC Equipment Maintenance 123.00

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC HAYNES MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INNOVATIVE INTERFACES INC

Professional Dues & Memberships HVAC Services Software Maintenance Agreement JACKSON MANUFACTURERS CO INC Furniture & Equipment - Non Capital KARLA T PARTEE-SHEPARD Mileage KATHY SPANSKI PHOTOGRAPHY Professional & Technical Services (Other) Lisa Marie Smith Telephone Services Lisa Marie Smith Mileage MICHELLE MCCONNELL Mileage MIDWEST TAPE Library Books & Materials -DVD MIDWEST TAPE Library Books & Materials -Audio Book MILE HIGH DRAIN CLEANING INC Plumbing Maintenance OMNIPRO LLC Computer Hardware & Software ORLANDO J GALLEGOS Telephone Services OVERDRIVE INC Library Books & Materials-Digital OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS INC Library Computer Service Materials PROFESSIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE Professional & Technical Services (Other) Sara Galenbeck Mileage SENTINEL TECHNOLOGIES INC Professional & Technical Services (Other) T MOBILE Telephone Services TREVOR MCCALL Programs ULINE SHIPPING SUPPLY SPECIALISTS General Supplies (Other) UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC Courier Charges VANNESA K IVEY Telephone Services VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone Services WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY Janitorial Supplies WHOVA INC Professional & Technical Services (Other) XCEL ENERGY Heat & Power Library Fund Total DELTA DENTAL OF COLO OPTUM BANK INC UNITED HEALTHCARE Benefit Plan Fund Total BCT COLORADO GALLS LLC KELLY J FOSLER SHAWNA F BECHINA SOURCE OFFICE PRODUCTS SYDNEY STANSBURY T MOBILE Patrol Fund Total

160.00 4,548.75 37,609.16 878.00 10.30 250.00 156.69 27.14 53.29 4,998.37 1,327.66 379.50 50,755.00 156.69 19,395.87 6,303.60 136.00 191.06 5,000.00 47,951.80 100.00 89.57 61.07 156.69 5.72 617.39 2,839.00 31,224.60 359,663.33

Delta Dental Insurance Claims 18,133.50 Miscellaneous Contract Services 6,437.66 UHC Medical Claims 462,231.48 486,802.64 Police Supplies Police Supplies County Travel JCSO Uniforms (Goods/Inventory) Office Supplies County Travel Investigation Expense

84.00 1,591.84 434.50 52.30 1,481.13 345.00 90.00 4,078.77

COVERTTRACK GROUP INC FIRE & SAFETY OF DENVER INC Forfeiture Fund Total

Miscellaneous Contract Services5,940.00 Miscellaneous Contract Services 122.00 6,062.00

CATALYSS COUNSELING LLC CDW G

Consultant Services Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment Computer Supplies/ Software/Equipment Mileage

CDW GOVERNMENT

260.00 1,658.00

430.20 CINDY L HEDGECOCK 143.91 COLO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT Intergovernmental To State 473.00 COMMUNITY LANGUAGE COOPERATIVE Professional & Technical Services (Other) 157.30 CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS INC DBA EFAX Telephone Services 151.96 CUREMD.COM INC Software Maintenance Agreement 1,319.00 DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL Professional & Technical AUTHORITY Services (Other) 12,225.00 GREG GIDDINS Professional & Technical Services (Other) 10,395.50 Krystal Cook-Matson Mileage 56.16 LABCORP Laboratory Services 95.04 SHELLIE L LAWS General Supplies (Other) 377.30 STERICYCLE INC Services & Charges (Other) 437.87 VERITRACE INC General Supplies (Other) 4,750.40 XEROX CORP Printing Services 2,254.15 Public Health Fund Total 35,184.79 ANJANETTE HAWKINS Arlosoul LLC

Mileage 36.56 Professional & Technical Services (Other) 20,050.00 COMMUNITY LANGUAGE COOPERATIVE Professional & Technical Services (Other) 880.00 CONSENSUS CLOUD SOLUTIONS INC DBA EFAX Telephone Services 37.99 GABRIELLE SIMONE WILDER Professional & Technical Services (Other) 405.00 HEATHER A CORDOVA Mileage 24.60 INSIGHT GLOBAL LLC Professional & Technical Services (Other) 1,600.00 JAMIE L ABERLE Mileage 36.27 JANELLE L WORTHINGTON Mileage 114.80 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Professional & Technical Services (Other) 8,038.36 Jennifer Virdin Mileage 72.54 KATHARINE BRENTON Consultant Services 1,617.55 KATIE D KIRJAK Mileage 145.67 KELLY ANNE SCHOSSOW Mileage 35.10 KLEEN TECH SERVICES LLC Building Maintenance 1,364.53 LABCORP Laboratory Services 3,642.67 LINDSEY D GONZALES County Travel 732.06 MCKESSON GENERAL MEDICAL CORP Medical Supplies/Drugs 1,290.10 MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF DENVER INC Professional & Technical Services (Other) 284.13 MOODYWORKS32 LLC Consultant Services 1,000.00 NATALIE L CHILCUTT Mileage 82.49 Nick Adams Mileage 46.22 NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Education & Training Materials 2,627.00 R&S NORTHEAST LLC Medical Supplies/Drugs 59.38 XEROX CORP Printing Services 433.16 Public Health Fund Grants Total 44,656.18 CENTURYLINK KEY RITE SECURITY Airport Fund Total

Telephone Services Security Services

167.07 861.00 1,028.07

CONCRETE EXPRESS INC Road & Street Improvements HORIZON SIGNAL TECHNOLOGIES INC Road & Street Improvements KUMAR & ASSOCIATES INC Road & Street Improvements MERRICK & COMPANY Road & Street Improvements Southeast Sales Tax - Capital Project Fund Total

15,528.19 3,325.00 1,635.00 17,534.60 38,022.79

XCEL ENERGY Heat & Power Solid Waste Emergency Reserve Fund Total

42.70 42.70

COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA HS-Public Notices JEFFERSON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH HS-Grants to Other Entities PARK COUNTY HS-Grants to Other Entities TELLER SENIOR COALITION HS-Grants to Other Entities Community Development Fund Grants Total GRAND TOTAL Legal Notice No. CC909 Last Publication: July 14, 2022

221.28 600.29 2,113.20 1,330.02 4,264.79 2,636,010.68

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Elevation Celebration: The Elevation Celebration with music, food, vendors, games and more will be July 30-31 along Sutton Road in Aspen Park. Visit goconifer.com for more information.

Elevation Celebration 5K: The Elevation Celebration 10K, 5K and 2-mile fun walk start at 7:30 a.m.

July 30 at West Jefferson Elementary School in Conifer. Proceeds benefit the Conifer Lobos Unified Boosters and the Conifer Area Council Trails Team. For more information and to register, visit elevation.clubchs.org.

Dog wash: TallGrass Spa staff and volunteers will offer the annual dog wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 30, rain or shine.

Co-sponsor Ambary Gardens hosts the dog wash event at 26479 Highway 74. A $20 donation includes one wash by volunteers for one dog and a CBD spritzer for its owner.

There will be music, a doggie photo booth, CBD product specials, and CBD doggie treats, too. Proceeds benefit Evergreen Animal Protective League. For more information, contact TallGrass at 303-670-4444 or email info@TallGrassSpa.com.

EHS class of ‘91/’92 reunion: The Evergreen High School classes of 1991 and 1992 will host its reunion from 5-9 p.m. July 30 at One Lot Restaurant, 13730 W. 85th Drive, Arvada. Corduroy Tiger will perform. For more information

“Rock of Ages”: Evergreen Players will perform “Rock of Ages” through July 31 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen.

Shows are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students and are available at www.evergreenplayers.org.

Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. By telephone or video, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Preregistration for individual 15-minute appointments is available by calling 303-235-5275 or visiting https://tinyurl.com/ykzs2ej7.

Grove Sale: Evergreen Lutheran Church will host the 29th annual Grove Sale from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Aug. 6 at the church, 5980 Highway 73. All proceeds from the sale go to local charities, and teen and adult volunteers should contact the church at 303-674-4654. Donations will be accepted between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 1-3, and from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 4.

ConiferFest: The ConiferFest music, food and beer festival will be 11:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the field behind Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 9444 Eagle Cliff Road, Conifer. Six bands will perform. The event is sponsored by Conifer Rotary. Cost is $5.

Mountain Community Barefoot Mile: The Mountain Community Barefoot Mile benefiting JOY International starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at Marshdale Fields. People can participate in person or virtually.

For more information, visit joy.org ONGOING Evergreen Nature Center: The Evergreen Nature Center is open for the season, and it is looking for volunteers. For more information, contact Emma Vasicek at EOD@ EvergreenAudubon.org or stop by the Nature Center. No experience is necessary. Training and mentoring are provided.

Evergreen Nature Center summer camps: Space is available in the Evergreen Nature Center summer camps. For more information about camps for preschool and elementary students and to register, visit www.EvergreenAudubon.org.

Caregiver support groups: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice offers two monthly groups to provide emotional support services for caregivers helping ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. An in-person support group meets every third Monday from 4-6 p.m. at 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen, and a virtual support group meets every first Tuesday from 10 a.m.-noon via Zoom. Call 303-674-6400 to learn how to connect to the group virtual call. For more information visit mtevans.org/services/emotionalsupport/.

ESA EverGREEN Refill Station: EverGREEN Refill Station welcomes Micky Magnolo as the coordinator. The Refill Station is

open Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Yoga mindfulness group for ages 13-17: Resilience1220 offers a Santosha-Yoga Mindfulness Group from 4-5 p.m. Mondays at 6949 Highway 73, Suite 3, Evergreen. Register at Resilience1220.org.

Parkinson’s disease support group: A Parkinson’s disease support group meets the first Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen. For more information, email esears@parkinsonrockies.org.

Mountain Foothills Rotary meetings: Mountain Foothills Rotary meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays both in person at Mount Vernon Canyon Club at 24933 Club House Circle, Genesee, and via Zoom.

Join the Zoom meeting at https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81389224272, meeting ID 813 8922 4272, phone 346-248-7799.

College Age Community: Resilience1220 has started a support group called College Age Community that meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For information and the Zoom link, email lior@ wisetreewellness.com.

Beyond the Rainbow: Resilience1220 offers Beyond the Rainbow, which is two support groups that meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month.

One is a safe group for those 12-20 and the other is group for parents and caregivers wanting support for raising an LGBTQ child. To RSVP, contact Lior Alon at lior@wisetreewellness.com.

Public Notices Legals City and County Public Notice 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Persons Jefferson County, Colorado is developing a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for its 2021 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan. This report is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the use of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds.

The report evaluates the county’s performance in meeting overall housing and community development goals in the Cities of Edgewater, Lakewood, Golden, and Wheat Ridge, the Town of Lakeside, and unincorporated Jefferson County and additionally records the outcomes achieved through its use of Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus funding.

A virtual public hearing will be held on August 4, 2022 to obtain input from the general public for the 2021 CAPER. This virtual hearing can be joined through the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_M2NkOGEzZGUtYjY2YS0 0NDZiLWEwNjktNWM3MmIwYTllOWYy%40thr ead.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%227be 8ec87-9ac9-4e6a-9141-def9631c43ea%22%2c %22Oid%22%3a%224b78af16-3fc6-4046-8c3093267ce25098%22%7d Information on accessing this hearing will additionally be posted on the Jefferson County Community Development Website, www.jeffco.us/commdev, or by contacting Community Development staff. Jefferson County Community Development intends to ensure equal access and opportunity for all residents to participate in this process; should you have any alternate needs, questions, or concerns about this public hearing process, please do not hesitate to contact

Emily Sander at the information provided below.

All interested agencies, groups, or persons wishing to comment on the report are invited to submit written comments for consideration to Emily Sander at esander@jeffco.us or to Jefferson County Community Development, 3500 Illinois Street, Golden CO 80401 no later than 4:30PM on August 15, 2022.

Copies of the draft report are available for review upon request. For more information, contact Emily Sander at (303)248-6318 or esander@jeffco.us.

All written comments will be reviewed and considered by Jefferson County prior to its submission of the report to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Legal Notice No. CC912 First Publication: July 14, 2022 Last Publication: July 21, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of additional real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the West Jefferson County Metropolitan District (District)Monday. The Board of Directors has fixed Thursday, the 21st day of July, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 p.m., at 30920 Stagecoach Boulevard, Evergreen, Colorado, as the date, time and place of the public hearing at which such Petition shall be heard. All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing remotely (because of COVID protocols and occupancy limitation) through a Zoom virtual meeting platform at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4591420679.

The name and address of the Petitioner is: Foothills Fire Protection District – 67 S. Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO. 80401 The property to be included into the District is generally described as follows: The Foothills Fire Station and adjacent property

at 28802 Rainbow Hill Road, Evergreen, CO. 80439.

Parcel ID 41-153-00-005 in the Jefferson County Assessor records, which is generally located in the El Rancho area to the north of US 40 and west of Rainbow Hill Road.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Amended Budget has been submitted to the District. A copy of the Amended Budget is on file in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP at 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection.

All interested parties who wish to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted must contact Dominique Devaney at 30920 Stagecoach Blvd., Evergreen, CO or by email at ddevaney@evergreenmetro.org for instructions on how to submit such objection. All objections to such inclusion must be submitted to the District, c/o Dominique Devaney, by Friday, the 15th day of July, 2022, before the hour of 4:30 p.m.

Any interested elector of the District may file any objections to the Amended Budget at any time prior to final adoption of the Amended Budget by the Board. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda for any meeting may be obtained by calling (303) 779-5710.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.

/s/ WHITE BEAR ANKELE TANAKA & WALDRON Attorneys at Law

By:K. Patrick Temple /s/ Secretary

Legal Notice No. CC910 First Publication: July 14, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier

Legal Notice No. CC905 First Publication: July 7, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDED 2021 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the ASPEN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (the “District”), will hold a special meeting via teleconference on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board including a public hearing on the 2021 amended budget (the “Amended Budget”). This meeting will be held via teleconferencing and can be joined through the directions below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_MzhkOTk4ZmEtN2Q2ZC0 0MzczLWJkNmEtYWEzN2IwYzcyYTA5%40thre ad.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224aa a468e-93ba-4ee3-ab9f-6a247aa3ade0%22%2c %22Oid%22%3a%225b9f6fa2-e9dd-42cc-bfd8f7dd2ed196a6%22%7d or call 720-547-5281; Conference ID: 508 472 256#.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ASPEN PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Legal Notice No. CC 911 First Publication: July 14, 2022 Last Publication: July 14, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harry Augustus Dildine, Deceased Case Number: 22PR298 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before November 14, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Eric Spencer Dildine Personal Representative 21106 Charity Lane Bend, OR97702

Public Notice Notice Concerning Amended 2021 Budget Evergreen Park & Recreation District Notice is hereby given that; an amended 2021 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Park & Recreation District (“EPRD”) for the past year 2021; a copy of the amended 2021 budget has been filed in the offices of the EPRD Administrative building, located at 1521 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO., online at www.evergreenrecreation.com, the Wulf Recreation Center, located at 5300 S. Olive Road, Evergreen, CO, and the Buchanan Park Recreation Center, located at 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, CO: where same is open for public inspection as of July 15, 2022; and that such amended budget will be considered at a public hearing during the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Park & Recreation District to be held virtually via Zoom on July 26, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 830 5528 4852 Passcode: 230891.

Any interested elector of such Evergreen Park & Recreation District may inspect the amended 2021 budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2021 amended budget.

Legal Notice No. CC908 First publication: July 14, 2022 Last publication: July 28, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Thomas Edward Stott, IV, deceased Case Number: 2022PR30783 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before November 07, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Thomas E. Stott, III Personal Representative c/o Hoskin, Farina & Kampf, PC, Post Office Box 40 Grand Junction, Colorado81502 Legal Notice No. CC903 First publication: July 07, 2022 Last publication: July 21, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier

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Evergreen Park & Recreation District By/s/ Peter Eggers, Secretary

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BY WILL TAYLOR COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO

Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s alleged mismanagement of campsite reservations last year cost $2.8 million in lost potential revenue, according to a state audit.

CPW is a branch of the Department of Natural Resources and is tasked with balancing conservation with the recreational needs of the state. The organization oversees more than 4,200 campsites across Colorado.

According to the audit, CPW collected $14.7 million in revenue from campsite reservations in 2021, but could have collected $2.8 million more if it weren’t for unnecessary site closures, refunds, and sub-standard fee charges.

The audit states that funding shortfalls for parks could reach $11 million annually by 2025 unless changes are made. The revenue lost last year at campsites would make up more than a quarter of the annual funding shortfalls.

This has led to an increase to state park entrance fees as well as in-state hunting and fishing licenses.

Other notable findings in the audit include: • 136,517 reservations were booked

for sub-standard nightly fees. This led to a loss in over $835,000. A lack of documentation made it impossible for auditors to determine if the price reductions were legitimate.

Regional managers are able to approve a park’s request to reduce reservation fees up to 50 percent to encourage occupancy and increase use.

• Thirty-six percent of campsites were closed for at least one day between January 1 and September 7. These site closures could have brought in up to $1.9 million in additional revenue. Park managers said that campsites can be closed so that they can be used by CPW staff and park volunteers while they are working. Some managers said that there is a risk that closed campsites are misused to benefit friends and family of park staff.

• CPW refunded about $12,500 for canceled reservations for reasons that did not require a refund. CPW did not limit staff’s discretion when entering refunds, and a lack of documentation meant that the legitimacy of over 850 additional refunds could not be determined.

Based on their findings, auditors made six recommendations for CPW going forward. These include better documentation for why sites have been closed, more training for staff using the reservation system and an increase in monitoring of reservation data to identify risk of fraud or abuse.

CPW agreed with all six recommendations made in the audit.

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The agency declined an interview but said in an email that the organization is working to implement the recommendations made in the audit. They said site closures are an important tool for park management, but they acknowledged the organization needs better “processes and procedures to document and approve campsite closures for a

clearly defined reason.”

CPW plans to start implementing changes based on the audit’s findings this December.

This story is from Colorado Public Radio, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support CPR News, visit cpr.org.