BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Plenty of plump pumpkins graced the inaugural Conifer Fall Festival on Oct. 8, providing a plethora of pleasure for young and old alike. Pumpkin bowling, pumpkin chuckin’, pumpking slinging and a
BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The three candidates for Colorado’s 7th U.S. congressional district answered a host of questions from stopping gun violence to the U.S. economy during an online candidate forum on Sept. 28.
Republican Erik Aadland, Libertarian Ross Klopf and Democrat Brittany Pettersen, who answered 15 questions during the forum, hope to be elected to the seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated by Ed Perlmutter, who decided not to seek reelection. Members of the House serve two-year terms.
In addition, as part of redistricting, which takes place every 10 years, the far-reaching district now includes part of Douglas county plus all of Broomfield, Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Teller, Fremont and Custer counties.
This is the first election bid for Aadland, who is a West Point graduate, and served in Iraq and Afghanistan before working in the energy
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pumpkin patch — the field on Settlers Drive and U.S. 285 was awash in shades of orange ready for families to participate and have fun.
“We built it and hoped people would come,” said Gene Lewis, a member of Conifer Kiwanis, which organized the event. And come they did as family after family streamed into the area.
Kiwanis members began setting up at 5 a.m. to ensure everything would be perfect for the festival, which they hope to make an annual event. Proceeds support various Conifer-area community groups.
“The main thing is we want everyone to have fun,” Kiwanian Randy Fowler said.
Among the first to try the pumpkin chuckin’ using a trebuchet and the pumpin slingshots were Sarah Lawrence of Pine and her family. Lawrence said the fall festival was something fun to do on a beautiful
October morning. Her son, Robert, 13, found the pumpkin slingshot fun. Fowler said the shattered pumpkins strewn on the ground would remain for elk and other critters to eat.
Kim Click brought her grandchildren Beau, 5, and Jane, 2, to the festival while her son volunteered at the event. The youngsters tried their hand at pumpkin bowling, a game where they rolled pumpkins down a hillside to hit bowling pins. It was as much fun to watch as it was to participate.
Twenty-three-month-old Connor Sears couldn’t keep still, playing a game of cornhole by himself as only a youngster can. His mom, Abby Hansen, said Connor was very excited to see the piles of pumpkins scattered around the field.
Real estate agent Adrian Pucci brought a pumpkin ring toss game and a tiny cornhole game to add to the fall fun. She was happy to bring the attractions to the festival.
“We are having a blast, and the kids are liking it,” Pucci said. “That’s what matters.”
Since Vinelli wanted to make sure he could get all three vehicles this year, the board voted unanimously to make the expenditure in 2022 rather than waiting until 2023.
BY DEB HURLEY BROBST
The Morrison Police Department’s staff, equipment and presence in the town were at the forefront of the Board of Trustees’ minds as they looked at the 2023 budget.
Morrison trustees on Oct. 4 decided to participate in a vehicle replacement program, tentatively planned to add an officer to the force and asked about police presence on U.S. 285.
The board also agreed to allow police officers to work at Denver Broncos games when they are not on duty in Morrison.
The Morrison Police Department will start a vehicle replacement program that will change out all of its vehicles in three years.
For $67,755 per year, the town will lease three new police vehicles each year, and it will own them at the end of three years. The town will be able to sell its older vehicles with high mileage to offset the cost of the new vehicles.
Police Chief Bill Vinelli explained that one new full-sized SUV would cost about $47,000 plus additional expenses to outfit it for police work. He originally planned to replace one vehicle per year.
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Adding one full-time police officer will bring Morrison’s total full-time police staff to eight.
Currently, Morrison police operate 20 hours a day, and the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement from 2-6 a.m. for $66,000 per year. Vinelli estimated it would take three more officers and a police sergeant to allow the department to provide law enforcement 24/7. Trustees said while the goal was to provide 24/7 community policing, they couldn’t afford it in 2023.
Safety on U.S. 285
Trustees said they wanted Morrison to no longer be considered a speed trap on the portion of U.S. 285 that it monitors. However, they noted, people say that with less police presence on U.S. 285, it has become more dangerous with more accidents and facilities.
Vinelli said officers continue to patrol U.S. 285 though less frequently than when Morrison used revenues from speeding tickets to subsidize the department, and police continue writing speeding tickets.
“We need to balance,” Mayor Chris Wolfe said. “We have a bit of a tarnished reputation, but the safety issues are there.”
Trustees asked Vinelli to look into
a noise meter and a speed camera to see if there were other ways to fine motorists for breaking the maximum noise level and the speed limit.
The trustees have entered into an agreement, so Morrison police officers can work on their days off at Denver Broncos games.
Vinelli explained that the Denver Police Department is short-staffed
and is asking nearby departments for assistance. Denver will pay officers directly $75 per hour, so Morrison will not be involved in the payment system.
He explained that working in Denver when they are not on duty in Morrison will allow officers to make extra money in the winter months when there are no events scheduled in the town.
BY DEB HURLEY BROBST
The Evergreen Park & Recreation District wants to help the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance expand the community garden in Buchanan Park.
ESA wants to add 15 new raised beds on the north side of the garden, and ESA members will discuss the proposal further at the rec district board’s next meeting at 5 p.m. Oct. 25.
“We want to partner and rebuild relationships,” recreation district Executive Director Cory Vander Veen said. “And we want to be able to add more people who can use the garden.”
The Buchanan Park garden was established in 2014 with the help of a Great Outdoor Colorado grant and has 44 public plots. The garden currently has a 52-person waiting list, according to ESA, and it estimates the expansion would cost about $15,000.
The Evergreen Park & Recreation District is investigating how it can help the Indian Hills Improvement Association create a pocket park next to the community center.
Executive Director Cory Vander Veen said Indian Hills wants to put a patio and picnic tables so people can sit along the creek. He told the district board on Sept. 27 that he
hoped the rec district and the improvement association could work together on this project.
Consultants for lake trail, strategic plan
Evergreen Park & Recreation District officials hope to hire two consultants at its Oct. 25 meeting: a firm to help with its strategic planning process and a construction management firm for the Evergreen
Lake North Trail project. District officials said both had gone out for bid.
Once both consultants are hired, both projects will start in earnest, Liz Cohen, EPRD’s grants and development coordinator, told the board on Sept. 27.
The district received five bids for the construction management position, and staff will interview can-
didates. Once staff selects the most qualified candidate, then a price will be negotiated, Cohen said.
She said the district hopes to rebid the north trail project at the end of October or beginning of November once the construction management firm is on board. The district put the project out for bid in June but only
received one bid that was higher than the $4.5 million the district has for the project.
The project will put a trail along Evergreen Parkway and one along the lakeshore.
The Evergreen Park & Recreation board took its first look at the proposed 2023 budget with two more drafts coming until the final budget is approved in early December.
Executive Director Cory Vander Veen reminded the board at its Sept.
27 meeting that the budget must be balanced, and with increasing costs, staff salary increases and repairs needed to district facilities, the district needs to find more revenue.
While the budget will change before December, here are some of the initial assumptions and items in the proposed 2023 budget.
• User fees will increase 8% to 10%.
• EPRD is hoping to get a $71,000 grant for weed mitigation, with EPRD’s portion being $4,000, and a $24,000 grant to replace ADA-accessible paddle boats. EPRD’s portionto obtain that grant would be $24,000.
• The rec district has put $240,000
into the budget to pay for an election in case the board wants to ask voters for a bond or mill-levy increase in November 2023. The board has discussed a bond election multiple times in the last few years, but it has not decided whether to ask for more property taxes from voters, how much or what the money would be used for. The board is starting a strategic planning process that will address the need for a bond ask.
• The board must pay for an election in May 2023.
• The district has seen an approximate 35% jump in utility expenses.
• The budget also has $250,000 for the Evergreen Lake North Trail project, which is the district’s portion of the cost. The district has $4.5
million in grants and is looking for an extra $500,000 to pay for contingencies. Work is expected to start in 2023.
• The budget has 3% merit increases for staff, and the board hopes it can increase the percentage. However, the board won’t know how high that amount can be until the budget is solidified. The board recently increased the minimum salary for some positions to $14 per hour.
“The message to our employees is you are worthwhile, and we appreciate everything you do,” board member Betsy Hays said. “We are not being chintzy but have to be able to support our budget.”
Evergreen Middle School eighth graders certainly were digging their foray into finding fossils.
On Oct. 4, the students learned about tapping shale from the Florissant, Colorado, Formation to break it open and find wonders from 35 million years ago. In the shale, they found fossils of leaves, bugs, fish, plants and more.
Students left their classroom to go outside and enter the Fossil Mobile, a bus outfitted with educational
displays and equipped with the necessary tools for students to get a hands-on fossil-finding experience.
The Fossil Mobile came to EMS courtesy of Florissant FossilQuarry owned by the Clare family.
The Clares, who have owned the quarry for 80 years, have dedicated it to scientific and educational purposes. Their quarry is near the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, which was established to preserve and study the geology and history of the area.
The fossils formed when volcanos near a lake erupted, and the ash slowly filled the lake, pushing animals and plants downward, Nancy Clare Anderson explained to the eighth graders. That means there could be fossils in every single layer
of shale.
The amateur paleontologists used butter knives, scrapers and brushes to split the paper-thin shale layers as they sat on picnic tables behind the school. The air was filled with sounds of tapping and exclamations as students found fossils and asked Anderson and her colleague Erin Kunitz about what they saw.
Students kept the fossils they found, putting the fragile pieces in plastic bags for safe-keeping.
Eighth grade science teacher Melissa Doherty said the hands-on fossil work was part of the history of the Earth unit.
Students called it an amazing, fun activity, with several noting they enjoyed being outside.
“It’s cool to break open rocks,”
eighth grader Ela Vanberschot said. “This (activity) turned out better than I expected.”
She explained that she thought the students would simply get a lecture rather than working with the rocks.
“I thought it would be a lot of talking, but it’s very hands-on,” eighth grader Abby Noto added.
Eighth grader Audrey Thompson found a fossil of a cattail stalk, while Abby found a fossile of a thorn from a rose bush.
“That’s a keeper,” Anderson exclaimed.
Eighth grader Aspen Vanderzee explained her take on the activity, which also encompassed her teacher’s intent: “This is a good hands-on activity to help us learn about and find ancient things.”
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Got elk?
You bet we do! Why, we have more elk in Colorado than any state in the country! Evergreen elk eat, swim,mateand golf. They talk loudly, cows to calves, and bulls to bulls. They stroll around town and across roads, mostly in slow-motion.
Local elk face few natural threats due to the extirpation of most Colorado predator species, like grizzly bears and wolves. The Evergreen herd is large (about 250 animals), complacent, and comfortable. The animals are also highly valued, loved and admired by their human community. Unfortunately, they are often in harm’s way.
The large ungulatesare simply not attuned to the fact that there are objects that can approach them at speeds of over 55 mph. A wild elk will never be faced with a predator that can travel at such high speeds and appear so suddenly. An elk meandering back and forth across a 4-lane highway has no concept of danger, even when her friend or calf is taken by a vehicle.
Even as people are lured to town because of the throngs of wildlife, those animals also become a stressor for some residents when the animals are frequently harmed through wildlife-vehicle collisions.
After picking up her daughter from school, Wilmot parent Amanda KeilKostecki watched in dismay as a doe attempting to cross Buffalo Park Road became entangled in barbed wire. KeilKostecki states, “The deer would have likely crossed the road safely, but by becoming entangled in the fence, she was unable to move quickly and was struck.” She was
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relieved that the Evergreen High School students had already emptied the parking lot and were not around to witness the tragic accident.
Some drivers even choose safer routes, even if it takes more time.
Christine Kahaneoften avoids driving on Highway 74 at dawn, dusk and at night. She cautions, “I have avoided over a dozen wildlife strikes because I drive lower than the speed limit at late nights! From fox to deer to elk to bear.”
The first 2 quarters of 2022 have reported the loss of 12 elk on Highway 74. The horrific events of August 31 near Brookline Drive are not included in these numbers, having taken place in Quarter 3.The black bear struck on Highway 74 will be included in the Quarter 3 count as well. What will the roadkill numbers be by year’s end? To some degree, these numbers can be kept lower by our own behavior of being watchful, patient, and proactive.
If bad luck prevails, here’s what you need to know if you are involved in a wildlife collision:
Dial 911 if there are human injuries.
For wildlife emergencies involving no human injuries, call the JEFFCOM non-emergency dispatch office at *277. The operator will take the information and contact the appropriate agency.
A *277 call from a driver who hit wildlife on the road would result in a Colorado State Patrol (CSP) or Jefferson County Sheriff visit. An elk with Halloween spiderweb in his antlers would require the response of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Officer, and the non-emergency dispatch
Bats: a cauldron
Bears: a sloth or sleuth
Elk: a gang
Fox: a leash, skulk or earth
Marmots: a sprawl
Porcupines: a prickle
Squirrels: a dray or scurry
Cormorants: a gulp
Crows: a murder or horde
Eagles: a convocation
Finches: a charm
Hummingbirds: a charm Jays: a party or scold
Magpies: a tiding, gulp, murder or charm
Owls: a parliament
Ravens: an unkindness
operator would know which officers are on duty.
Front-line responders likeCPW officers, Jefferson County Deputies, and State Troopers share one aspiration: let us be more thoughtful, compassionate human beings by making selfless choices that keep ourselves and our wildlife neighbors safe, healthy, and whole.
In the words of CSP Public Affairs Officer, Master Trooper Gary Cutler, “We are all in this together.Sometimes the animals control the road.”
For more information about wildlife-vehicle collisions in Colorado, visit Colorado Department of Transportation, CPW or Wild Aware websites.
I’m one of those who can’t bear to align herself with either party, so when Lesley Dahlkemper (a Democrat) initially ran for county commissioner, I met with her one-on-one just as I did with her Republican opponent, Tina Francone. Lesley impressed me then, and she’s impressed me even more during the time she’s served our county. She’s one smart lady who supports the Evergreen area with her presence at local events, her solicitation for
input and feedback, and her follow-through with votes to support our best interests in the mountain area. Her background as a journalist has her asking the right questions and listening to what she hears. She listens with her left ear as well as her right ear to people on both sides and makes sound decisions.
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magine you were part owner of a nice piece of rural land, maybe with a trout stream running through it. But your neighbors won’t let you in. You don’t have to imagine, because access to far too much public land islegally blocked by private property owners, causing headaches throughout the West.
If you look at a map of the region, big tracts of land run in a “checkerboard” pattern of mixed public and private land ownership. The West is literally diced up into alternating square-mile sections of federally managed land and private ground, which is generally owned by a timber company or ranch.
This is not a small problem. Researchers have found that 8 million acres of public land are “landlocked” in 11 states. That’s roughly equal to the area of four Yellowstone national parks.
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This land ownership pattern has been causing headaches since it was rolled across the West in the 1860s. It dates back to the days of Abraham Lincoln, when the federal government granted land to railroads as incentives to span the continent with tracks, thus opening up the West for development.
Unintended consequences continue to fill up courthouses. This year, in Wyoming, the absentee owner of a 22,000-acre ranch wasn’t happy when four hunters crossed from one section of public land to another,
thanks to a makeshift ladder they raised at the corner of his private land.
Once the hunters from Missouri accomplished their “corner crossing,” the ranch owner convinced a local prosecutor to file trespassing charges. After a jury failed to convict, the ranch owner was not satisfied.
He filed a civil case, claiming that by merely crossing his land at the corner, the hunters had decreased
We all remember that frightening day nearly a year ago. In late December – far removed from our usual wildfire season – when a fire blazed in the suburbs outside of Boulder, spreading from neighborhood to neighborhood and forcing 30,000 people to flee their homes while destroying over 1,000 homes and businesses.
Coloradans panicked as they gathered their belongings, tried to keep their kids and pets calm, and rushed to safety without knowing what would come next. We were safely watching from afar, but shared your fears. When will the fires go out? How do we know when to evacuate? Will we ever be able to recover from this?
The Marshall Fire – a catastrophic event that heightened stress and anxiety for Coloradans across the state – caused significant destruction to the communities it touched. We know how painful and scary that evening must have been for those in the fire’s path, causing trauma that lasted for many months after. We also know that wildfires are natural and part of our environment. Unfortunately, due to climate change, they are becoming more intense, more unpredictable, and far more destruc-
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William (Bill) J. Holland of Conifer passed away September 27, 2022. He was born August 19, 1953 in Denver, CO. Bill was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle & friend. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Holland and daughters, Hallie & Shelby
Holland. Bill will be remembered for his generous heart, unique character & his love of working in the woods, xing cars & willingness to help others. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home after 1:00 in the afternoon.
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the value of his property. To be clear, the hunters never stepped foot on his land. But the landowner claimed they violated the “airspace” over the corner where properties met. The suit charged that the loss of exclusive access to his land caused millions of dollars in damages.
The case is being watched closely around the country. Access advocates have raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations via GoFundMe accounts to help pay legal costs for the hunters involved. They hope that a victory in Wyoming will have beneficial consequences elsewhere.
But a victory for public land access is far from automatic, even if a Wyoming judge or jury agrees with the hunters in civil court. The question remains: Where do public rights stop and private property rights begin?
Legislatures across the West will be under political pressure to resolve the issue, and conservative legislatures could pass a law giving private landowners authority to block “corner crossing.”
Under that scenario, the public would lose. Yet there are proven tools to protect access in checkerboarded landscapes.
All that’s required are private landowners who don’t hanker for a showdown.
Where I live in northwestern Montana, checkerboard landscapes were the norm, and when I went hunting I often had no idea whose land I was on. Public or private, though, didn’t matter, becausevisitors were welcomed by both.
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tive.
These days in Colorado, wildfire season lasts year round, which means we have to be prepared to respond at any moment – even in the winter. That’s why this year, we made major investments in wildfire prevention and mitigation to help communities rebuild and recover from disastrous wildfires, improve Colorado’s ability to respond to blazes, and better prepare for future disasters.
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That changed when timber companies shifted their focus from sawing lumber to selling real estate. Thousands of acres suddenly fell behind “No Trespassing” signs or fences put up around trophy ranches.
Luckily for me, groups like the Trust for Public Land and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks worked with willing landowners and elected officials to secure public access. Today, every major timber company in Montana has a conservation easement allowing the public to enter at least part of their domain. This has helped secure access around fastgrowing resort towns like Whitefish and Columbia Falls.
Meanwhile, then-Sen. Max Baucus brokered a huge deal where the federal government bought thousands of acres in the Swan River Valley, making the land state forest or national forest. Thankfully, there are sources of money through the Land & Water Conservation Fund that can pay for such solutions. Land trades are another way to settle the issue.
David-vs-Goliath fights between hunting parties and wealthy absentee landlords generate a lot of passion, and perhaps the disputes will conclude by securing more rights for everyday folks to enjoy public land.
But larger solutions will require more people willing to work together, and a lot more money on the table. Not everything needs to be settled in court.
Ben Long is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange. org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He is senior program director for Resource Media in Kalispell, Montana.
Opiate addiction treatment facilities across the state are swamped with people asking for help. Individuals from all walks of life are asking for support, and many are entering facilities as they withdraw.
Colorado, like many other states, is witnessing an increased need for substance use treatment and mental health services post-pandemic. Experts feel that it will become busier if a new proposed state law passes that could send even more people into the state’s substance use treatment system.
The state is battling the fentanyl epidemic, and part of the new bill would focus on anyone who was convicted of a fentanylrelated charge to be assessed and likely ordered to treatment. Court-ordered drug rehab is not unusual, and historically it has proven effective.
Our work this session focused on measures to support rebuilding efforts after disaster emergencies, improve insurance claims processes following wildfire disasters, and reduce the risk of future catastrophic wildfires. We also provided unprecedented financial relief to survivors of wildfires like the Marshall Fire, bolstered wildfire education, awareness and outreach efforts, and invested $20 million to preserve our healthy watersheds and clean drinking water sources threatened by droughts and wildfires.
We further invested $35 million
Some studies have shown that court-ordered offenders were ten times more likely to complete treatment than those who entered drug rehab voluntarily. In Colorado, offenders could be ordered to an inpatient clinic or residential facility.
“Substance use treatment and adequate aftercare support within the community remain the best option to ensure life-long sobriety,” said Marcel Gemme of Addicted. org. “It has been difficult for treatment providers post-pandemic. The gaps in the system became visible. In reality, there should be no argument surrounding getting people sober but solutions to ensure the support is available.”
In 2020, Colorado had the 29th highest rate of overdose deaths. The drastic increase in overdose deaths stems from the flood of prescription opioids in the 1990s
and 2000s. Since 1999, overdose deaths in the state have been increasing.
The sharp rise in overdose deaths in 2020 was due to the pandemic, which created social isolation, recession, changes to care delivery systems, and individuals using drugs alone. Using drugs alone was one of the most significant risk factors for experiencing a fatal drug overdose.
Unfortunately, too many people are not accessing the rehabilitation they need or are unaware of accessible treatment options.
Despite the potential for more courtedordered drug rehab, many common barriers remain. Initially, there is the problem of inadequate or no health insurance, as health insurance alleviates much of the
to help individuals, businesses, and governments rebuild after disaster emergencies and created the Office of Climate Preparedness, which is tasked with coordinating disaster recovery efforts to better respond to natural disaster emergencies and developing a climate preparedness roadmap to ensure Colorado is better prepared for future climateinduced disasters. We also passed legislation to ensure that homeowners displaced by declared wildfire disasters receive a fair payout from their insurance companies.
Local governments must be equipped with the tools necessary to conduct wildfire mitigation in their own communities, which is why we created a matching grant program to help local governments develop
and fund sustainable forest management and wildfire mitigation efforts. We also made sure local volunteer fire departments have the resources to purchase the equipment they need, provide training and mental health services to firefighters, and respond safely to fires.
As climate change worsens and drought conditions persist, so will wildfires in the West. This is our new reality, and we have doubled down on our commitment to implementing long term solutions to address this critical issue. If we want to protect and conserve our Colorado way of life, we need to continue to take urgent action to invest in wildfire mitigation and prevention –because this issue is not going away.
Moving forward, we will continue
to make it a top priority to build our fire resiliency and help our Jeffco communities prepare for future wildfires so we can keep our residents safe, protect our air and water, and conserve the beautiful natural resources that make living in Colorado so special.
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As scheduled in the past, the county will close Guanella Pass Road at the Naylor Lake intersection, approximately 0.8 mile north of the Guanella Pass summit on or about Monday, November 28, 2022, weather permitting.
To provide winter maintenance on the Guanella Pass Road is very costly for Clear Creek and Park Counties and requires unavailable resources. We will maintain Guanella Pass Road on a first day service to Cabin Creek Hydroelectric Plant and then on a second/third day basis to the Naylor Lake intersection after a snowfall
It is our hope the Guanella Pass Road will reopen on or about Friday, May 26, 2023.
Should you have questions or concerns, please contact our office: 303-679-2312, or check the Guanella Pass Road Information Line at 303-679-2422 x 2 for updates. Thank you.
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cost associated with treatment.
In Colorado, roughly 50% of residents are insured through an employer, close to 17% have Medicaid, and 10% are uninsured. In addition, there is significant stigma where blame is placed on individuals who are addicted to drugs rather than focusing on helping them gain access to help.
Like many other states, Colorado provides Naloxone, has medication take-back programs, receives grants and funding, and has harm reduction legislation.
However, the best approaches
remain education and prevention, residential or outpatient substance use treatment, and adequate aftercare support within the community. Historically, these have always proven effective in helping people achieve life-long sobriety.
Residential treatment, for example, provides a significant benefit that medication alone cannot. It also provides the connection people need and teaches them how to live life again. The road to recovery takes time, but the result is a happy sober and drug-free life.
Michael Leach has spent most of his career as a health care professional specializing in Substance Use Disorder and addiction recovery. He is a Certified Clinical Assistant.
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We don’t have cars. We don’t have transportation. This is our only outing,” explained Mahmude, one of three Afghan refugee women who spoke with Rocky Mountain PBS about their new lives in Colorado.
The women left Afghanistan when the United States completed its military withdrawal last year. None of them wanted to use their last names and all of them spoke with the help of an interpreter
who translated Dari, an Afghan dialect of Farsi, into English.
Mahmude has been in the U.S. for eight months and says Monday is now her favorite day of the week. “This is the highlight of my life, coming here every Monday. I’m happy to be here in the United States as my home country isn’t safe.”
The women come to Ekar Farm, an urban farm next to Denver Academy of Torah that started 14 years ago mainly serving the Jewish community.
In 2020, the pandemic forced Ekar Farm shift toward doing out-
reach across the city by collaborating with various nonprofits like Denver’s Metro Caring, an antihunger organization. All the produce that Ekar grows is donated to people in the metro area who are experiencing food insecurity, including these Afghan women and their children. Metro Caring and Ekar are partnering with Denver’s International Rescue Committee to transport them back and forth to the farm.
“What seems like a simple opportunity to grow food carries a lot of dimensions. The program allows the women to be around
other people from their home country,” said Mireille Bakhos, who works with International Rescue Committee in Denver. “The media often highlights the war and challenges in Afghanistan but [these] programs are about resilience and the endless possibilities of human connections. It is about the power of people to heal and nurture positive change from the ground up, literally.”
The program runs from May through October due to weather. The women cultivate a small sec-
tion of land and use the produce to cook fresh meals for their families at home in Denver.
Razye came from Afghanistan to the United States more than three years ago and says she grew up farming in her home country.
“I was a rancher. I had my own animals and I had big farm back in Afghanistan, so when I come to this farm, I feel so excited,” she said, explaining how the tomatoes
and potatoes are her favorites to take home and cook. “We make food that reminds me of my country back home, and that’s the happiest I’ve been.”
Anywhere from 70,000 to 80,000 Afghan refugees are now living in the United States. According to the Colorado Refugee Program, Colorado has welcomed around 2,500 refugees since July of 2022. The United Nations Refugee Agency says that Afghans are one of the largest refugee populations in the world with an estimated 2.6 million registered across the globe in countries like Pakistan and Iran.
For Monira, who has been in Colorado for almost a year, the opportunity to connect and socialize with other women from her country is just as important as bringing home fruit and vegetables.
“First, we come here and we say ‘hello’ and we have a quick chat, and talk, and after that we harvest” she said, adding that being around people come from the same country make it easier to live in a new and unfamiliar place. “This is a country that’s unknown and new for us, so coming here to see people who speak the same language, and we became fast friends,
and we talk.”
Monira hopes her work on the farm can help her life evolve into something new.
“My wish is to be able to start working and repay what people in Colorado have done for us, and find a job to contribute to this country, and this state,” she said.
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‘MY WISH IS TO BE ABLE TO START WORKING AND REPAY WHAT PEOPLE IN COLORADO HAVE DONE FOR US, AND FIND A JOB TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS COUNTRY, AND THIS STATE.’
Monira, Afghan refugee
sector all over the world. Aadland called addressing out-of-control infl ation by reining in government spending, curtailing crime including securing the country’s southern border and restoring sound energy policy that balances with protecting the environment his top three priorities.
Klopf, who unsuccessfully ran for election in Colorado House
District 28 in 2018, is a civil engineer with experience in transportation and water resources engineering. Klopf emphasized throughout the forum that his focus was to empower the Congressional District 7 voters by asking for their input on issues before he voted. He wanted to end any voter fraud by implementing a system to give power back to voters.
Pettersen represents District 22 in the Colorado Senate, and she served in the Colorado House from 2013-2019. Pettersen called her top three priorities protecting
the country’s democracy, helping the country recover from the pandemic and continuing to invest in the transition toward sustainable energy.
The forum, which was online to allow as many people as possible to attend virtually, was sponsored by the League of Women Voters in Chaffee and Jefferson counties. Watch the entire 90-minute forum at lwvchaffeecounty.org.
“There is the greatest level of distrust in our election system
than ever before, and that must be rectifi ed,” Aadland said. “I don’t believe this is a federal issue; it’s a state issue to manage. We need a system where it is impossible to cheat, and it is accessible to all.”
Klopf called election integrity the bedrock of his campaign platform, saying elections should be about the candidate, not the political party.
“If you elect the party, then you agree to an outside entity meddling into elections,” he said.
“That opens the door for corrup tion and fraud because of out-ofstate people getting involved in our elections. I don’t trust (the Democratic and Republican) par ties. Both parties have question able ethics.”
Pettersen explained that the public needed to elect representa tives who would follow national rules for a free and fair presiden tial election, certifying the vote no matter who the winner is.
Aadland said taking guns away from good citizens while crimi nals roam the streets is not the answer to gun violence. He advo cated for the nation to be tough on crime, having law enforcement present in schools and addressing the mental health component of the gun-violence problem.
Klopf explained that gun vio lence was not a political issue. Instead, it’s an issue the commu nity must work together to solve, and he wants to form a coalition of advocates from all political
parties, and from civic, religious, education and community organi zation to create solutions.
Pettersen advocated for com mon-sense gun-safety legislation nationally similar to what Colo rado has such as the red-flag laws that allow guns to be taken from those who family or law enforce ment feel are at risk to themselves or to others, closing backgroundcheck loopholes to purchase a gun and more.
Aadland said Congress should lead the effort to move toward more sustainable energy sources, including balancing nuclear en ergy with oil and natural gas.
To protect the environment and address climate change, Klopf advocated for a multifaceted ap proach including using cleaner forms of energy and electric cars.
Pettersen added: “What keeps me inspired is we can solve this with the right policies. What we need immediately is making sure we’re updating the energy grid, so we are preparing for when we have storage for solar- and windgenerated electricity.”
Aadland called Colorado’s laws on women’s reproductive rights extreme, saying the state should find a middle ground. He said the topic should be states’ decisions and noted he would not support federal legislation on the issue.
Klopf said some abortions should be allowed and protected, and Congress should work on legislation that would not be chal lenged in the Supreme Court.
Pettersen noted: “If elected, I will fight for women across the country who don’t have a legisla ture like Colorado’s. I will fight to protect rights on individual choice, so women can decide when they would like to have a family.”
Aadland said he hoped to spend less time in Washington D.C. and more time in his district, so he can talk to and help constituents. He noted that in the more rural areas of the district, agricultural interests must be protected.
Klopf said he would represent everyone in the congressional district, both rural and urban, hoping voters in all parts of the district would provide him with information about the issues they face and how he can help.
Pettersen noted that while vot ers throughout the district experi ence some of the same issues, for those in rural areas, the issues are more acute. She said she wanted to better understand the issues those in rural areas face and rep resent them in Congress.
Immigration on the southern border
Aadland advocated for finish ing the border wall with border control agents to help stop people from sneaking in the United States. He said he didn’t want to stop the flow of immigrants but to control it, including clarifying the process for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
Klopf said that since Colorado is not a state that borders another country, he would want others directly involved to come to a resolution. He said constituents should provide input into how the immigration issues should be solved.
Pettersen said having humane immigration policies and pro cesses for immigrants to get into the United States and obtain work permits could help solve busi nesses’ problems with not finding enough workers.
GOLDEN — It took two days and two different locations, but the Class 4A Jeffco League softball title was finally decided Oct. 4.
Golden — No. 10 in last week’s 4A CHSAANow.com rankings — defeated Conifer 6-2 to claim the Demons’ first softball conference title since back-to-back league championships in 2018 and 2019.
“The world doubted us. They doubted all of us,” said Golden coach Steph Martinez, who took over the Demons’ softball program after a 4A state runner-up finish in 2019. “I knew it was going to be a couple of struggling years, but wow did it turnaround. It’s just so awesome to watch them win because so many people doubted us.”
The Demons went 6-10 and 12-14 in Martinez’s first two season at the helm. This year’s seniors were with Golden’s softball program that won league and then narrowly lost the 4A title game in extra innings to Erie back in 2019.
“We’ve gone through a lot as a team together and we’ve grown a lot together,” Golden senior pitcher Mia Rauzi said. “It means at lot for me and the other seniors. To win league again really means something for me and the team.”
Evergreen (11-12, 6-2 in 4A Jeffco) was also in the mix for the conference title, but a 12-4 home loss to D’Evelyn on Oct.3 knocked the Cougars out of the league championship race.
The Lobos and Demons both knew it would be a winner-take-all situation when their league finale resumed on Tuesday after getting suspended. Golden senior Sofia Valenti was the offensive hero with 5 RBIs in the victory.
Valenti’s 3-run bases-clearing single in the bottom of the sixth inning opened up a 6-2 lead for the Demons (15-8, 7-1).
“I tell her (Coach Martinez) I’m always better when there are runners on,” Valenti said of her huge 5 RBI game.
Conifer and Golden played the first four innings Monday, Oct. 3, at Colorado School of Mines softball field. Lightning and rain moved in after four innings was completed with Golden holding onto a 3-2 lead. The game was suspended and picked back up Tuesday at Golden High School.
The Lobos took a 2-0 lead Monday with a 2-run double by sophomore Eleanor Sikora in the top of the third inning. The Demons answered with a 3-run bottom of the third.
Valenti tied things up 2-2 with a 2-run single. Junior Lyla Wilde gave Golden the lead with an RBI single.
Ranzi picked up the victory on the mound for Golden. She didn’t give up a hit in the final three innings, allowing just one baserunner on a walk in the fifth inning.
“Like I said at the beginning of the year we are going to ride her (Ranzi) as far as she can take us,” Martinez said. “We aren’t done yet.”
Golden closed out its regular season Oct. 5 with a 6-3 home loss against Valor Christian — No. 6 in the Class 5A CHSAANow.com rankings.
“It’s amazing. We’ve been working for it all year,” Valenti said about winning the league title. “We’ve wanted this since after our freshman year. We’ve had a lot to conquer with our new coach. We all came together this year. It’s surreal.”
Conifer (14-8, 6-2) finished off its regular season with a 15-3 victory over Rangeview. The Lobos finish No. 19 in the RPI rankings and will have no problem making the 32-team field for regional playoffs that will be held this weekend.
Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.
LAKEWOOD — The top-10 Class 3A football match-up had plenty of drama Oct. 6 at Trailblazer Stadium.
Green Mountain — No. 3 in the CHSAANow.com 3A rankings — needed to rally from a doubledigit halftime deficit against No. 8 Evergreen. The game ended with Green Mountain junior George Soppe tackling Evergreen quarterback Tommy Poholsky just short of the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt.
“The defense stepped up there in the end,” Green Mountain coach Jesse German said as the Rams (6-0, 1-0 in 3A Jeffco) stay undefeated. “It was a pretty wild one.”
The defensive stop on the final
play gave the Rams a dramatic 24-23 victory in double-overtime.
“Coaches gave us a great game plan on that play,” Soppe said of the final play of the game. “We knew what they were going to do and we were ready for it.”
After both Evergreen (4-2, 0-1) and Green Mountain failed to score in the first overtime period the Rams took their first lead since the first quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run by Soppe. Sophomore Melanie Archuleta kicked the PAT to give Green Mountain a 24-17 lead in the second overtime period.
The Rams had a chance to win it in the first overtime with a 4th-down play from the 1-foot line, but senior quarterback Zach Wallace was stood
up by Evergreen’s defense at the goal-line.
“We have core values and the last one is finish,” Soppe said. “We came back down, had another opportunity and took it.”
Poholsky — who had touchdown passes to seniors Gabe Zimmerer and Mikey Crane in the second quarter to open up a 17-6 halftime lead over the Cougars — answered Soppe’s touchdown run in 2OT with a 2-yard touchdown run.
Evergreen coach Matt Van Praag decided to go for the win and the 2-point conversion instead of kicking the PAT. The failed 2-point conversion ended a 3-game winning streak for the Cougars where they had outscored their opponents 137-8.
Green Mountain’s second-half comeback started with a bad snap on an Evergreen punt that gave the Rams the ball on the Cougars’ 1-yard line. Senior Anthony DiGrazia scored on a 1-yard touchdown run and then DiGrazia ran in the 2-point conversion to cut Evergreen’s lead to 17-14 late in the third quarter.
“Being down like that at halftime is good. We need to see adversity,” German said. “It’s great preparation for later in the season.”
Evergreen had a good drive going on its next possession, but eventually turned the ball over on downs on the Rams’ 27-yard line. Green Mountain marched down the field, but its drive stalled. German turned to Archuleta to kick a 27-yard field goal with 3:37 left in the fourth quarter to tie things up at 17-17.
overtime).”
Archuleta was called into varsity action because senior kicker Kuba Betlinski had to sit out the game after being red-carded in a varsity boys soccer game two days earlier. Betlinski had to serve the 1-game suspension for the football game because the Rams don’t play another boys soccer game until Friday.
“It was a little bit of a surprise,” Archuleta said of having the field goal kicking duties in the Class 3A Jeffco League opener. “I had
Her 27-yard field goal cleared the cross bar easily and she was mobbed by teammates.
“I knew I had to block everything out,” Archuleta said of her gametying kick in the fourth quarter. “Austin Beeson (junior teammate) always comes up to me and asks, ‘Are you dialed in?’ I just thought of that.”
Archuleta nearly ended the game in regulation, but her 35-yard field goal on the final play of regulation was just short and wide right. But as
it turned out her PAT in the second
“I feel proud of myself, but always proud of my brothers,” Archuleta said. “We did really good tonight.” Green Mountain is back at Trailblazer Stadium next Friday night against Conifer. Evergreen will host Littleton on the Cougars’ home field on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Dennis Pleuss is the sports information director for Jeffco Public Schools. For more Jeffco coverage, go to CHSAANow.com.
Time for senior citizens in the foothills to plan for Thanksgiving lunch.
Seniors4Wellness will host a traditional lunch with all the fixings from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Christ the King Catholic Church’s St. Francis Hall. Entertainment will be provided by Snap, Crackle & Pop.
Reserve a seat by Nov. 7 by emailing seniors4wellness@outlook.com.
The Town of Morrison is receiving money from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District after the sale of the Denver Broncos.
The town will receive about $19,000, and it must be used for
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Evergreen chamber monthly mixer: The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly mixer from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 13 at 31207 Keats Way, Suite 104,
youth recreation purposes.
Trustees at the Oct. 4 board meeting suggested donating some of the funds to Red Rocks Elementary School for its programs or to the Morrison Police Department for its Halloween trunk-or-treat event or to make improvements to a town park.
Heather Aberg, co-founder and executive director of Resilience1220, has resigned to return full-time to private practice.
“The board accepted her resignation with both sadness at her leaving and gratitude for her leadership and vision over the past three and a half years,” an email message from the Resilience1220 board said.
“Heather leaves Resilience1220 in a strong position for continued growth, and we sincerely thank her for her contributions and leadership during her time as executive direc-
Evergreen, hosted by 10 Evergreen businesses. For more information, visit evergreenchamber.org.
The board has created a transition team, timeline and strategic vision as it identifies a new director.
Resilience1220 provides mental
“The Addams Family:” The Venue Theatre’s high school cast will perform “The Addams Family” at 7 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 14 and 28, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 and 29, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 16. For more information, visit thevenuetheatre. com.
“Outside In” opening reception: The Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society is hosting a free exhibit opening and reception for the new installation at Hiwan Museum
health services to adolescents 12 to 20 years old, including 10 free oneon-one sessions with a therapist, group therapy, activities and more.
entitled “Outside In.” The exhibit features photography and the family story of Evergreen’s Mindy Lundy Kramer. Meet the artist and learn how her family’s Acoma culture and her life in Evergreen inform her art. The reception will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Museum, 28473 Meadow Drive in Evergreen. Light refreshments will be served. This exhibit will run through April 2023.
tion: Mountain Home on Meadow Drive in Evergreen will host a free artists’ reception from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. For more information, visit www.mountainhome.net.
Haunted Glow Run: Evergreen Park & Recreation District will host a haunted glow run at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 starting at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. Race check-in is at 6 p.m. Enjoy treats outside and watch Halloween movies. Individual registration is $30 or sign up a family of four for $60. Register at www. evergreenrecreation.com.
Building inclusion for LGBTQIA+ youth: Resilience1220 will host a free seminar on building inclusion for LGBTQIA+ youth from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Conifer High School auditorium. To register, visit resilience1220.org.
Evergreen chamber breakfast & benefits: The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast & Benefits virtual meeting from 9-10 a.m. Oct. 17. For more information and the Zoom link, visit evergreenchamber.org.
Evergreen chamber quarterly nonprofit meeting: The Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its quarterly nonprofit meeting from 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, in
the Evergreen library conference room. For more information, visit evergreenchamber.org.
Invest in EHS Day: The Evergreen High School Foundation is sponsoring Invest in EHS Day on Oct. 17 to collect donations to help the school. Visit www.investinehs. com for more information and to donate.
Informational meeting on local community radio: For those who have an interest in community podcasting, local content production and community radio management, Conifer Radio is sponsoring a free information meeting at Conifer High School’s public library meeting room from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. Register online by visiting www.ConiferRadio.com/ contact/ or by sending an email to ConiferRadio@gmail.com. A tour of the radio station Studio 308 is planned following this informational session. For more information, call 720-634-6995.
Evergreen Moonlight Garden Club meeting: The next Evergreen Moonlight Garden Club event is at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 to make seed bombs. Seed bombs create their own little ecosystem, which gives a head-start on spring growing. For details, location and to reserve your spot, email Susan Switzer at spswitzer@gmail. com.
Jefferson County candidate forum: Jefferson County candidates for office will speak at a forum from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Jefferson
Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden. Featured will be candidates for the offices of Jefferson County commissioner, sheriff, and the clerk and recorder. Other candidates for Jeffco offices such as assessor, coroner and treasurer will distribute literature and be available to talk about their platforms in a meet-and-greet setting. The church, League of Women Voters of Jefferson County and several nonprofits are sponsoring the event, which will be recorded. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3eYrJRQ.
Wildfire symposium: The Conifer Area Council is hosting a wildfire symposium to talk about preparedness, response and recovery from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 19 at West Jefferson Middle School. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of the experts after the official presentations.
“The Old Man and the Old Moon”: Evergreen Players presents “The Old Man and the Old Moon” Oct. 21-Nov. 13 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Shows will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students, and are available by calling 720-515-1528 or online at www.evergreenplayers.org.
Goldilocks and the Little Bear: The annual goldilocks and the Little Bear to benefit local libraries will be from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Little Bear Saloon in downtown Evergreen. Costumes are optional.
Contact Marie Lynch at 303-250-3133 for more information or to make a donation.
Evergreen Fire/Rescue food drive: Evergreen Fire/Rescue will host a food drive to benefit Evergreen Christian Outreach from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Station 2, 1802 Bergen Parkway. Nonperishable food and donations will be accepted.
EAPL Zombie Run: The Evergreen Animal Protective League will host a 5K Zombie Run starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Buchanan Rec Center ball fields. Register at getmeregistered.com/ EAPLZombieRun5k.
Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. By telephone or video, volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Pre-registration for individual 15-minute appointments is available by calling 303-235-5275 or visiting https://tinyurl.com/ykzs2ej7.
Holiday Boutique: Conifer Newcomers & Neighbors will host the 44th annual Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Conifer High School. Admission is free. Browse the many artisans’ booths, pick up something from Ye Olde Conifer Bake Shop and grab lunch from Rocky Mountain Wraps. Proceeds go to area nonprofits.
Bags: TallGrass Spa and Salon is collecting toiletries to put into bags to distribute to homeless veterans. Items needed include wet wipes, hand sanitizer, bars of soap, face masks, combs, razors, and small tubes of shaving cream. Donors are encouraged to include notes of appreciation to thank veterans for their service. Drop off donations by Nov. 10 at TallGrass, 997 Upper Bear Creek Road, or Wild Game Entertainment, 1204 Bergen Parkway. For more information, contact TallGrass at 303-670-4444.
Alternative Gift Fair: The 22nd annual Alternative Gift Fair will be Nov. 12-13 at Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 Highway 73, Evergreen. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit vendors at the fair. For more information, visit www.gifttwice.org.
Conifer, Platte Canyon chambers’ member mixer: The Conifer and Platte Canyon chambers of commerce will host a joint member mixer from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Tomahawk Ranch in Bailey. Register at goconifer.com.
Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors: Seniors4Wellness will host
a Thanksgiving lunch from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Christ the King Catholic Church St. Francis Hall. Entertainment will be provided by Snap, Crackle & Pop. Reserve a seat by Nov. 7 by emailing seniors4wellness@outlook.com or calling 720-201-1845.
Evergreen Chorale and Kutandara concert: The Evergreen Chorale in concert with Zimbabweainspired marimba band Kutandara presents music inspired by the traditions and rhythms of the African continent along with some music for the holidays, including the popular “Betelehemu”. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive, and at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd, Denver.
Community Bible Study: Several community Bible study groups are available — women (in person and online), co-ed young adults, school age, preschool & babies. This year’s study covers six books of the Bible: Philemon 1,2,3, John, Jude and Revelation. In-person classes are Thursday morning at Rockland Community Church in Genesee, Tuesday night at Bergan Park Church in Evergreen and Wednesday morning at Conifer Community Church in Conifer. More information is available at cbsclass.org/ evergreengolden.
Support After Suicide Loss: Heartbeat and Resilience1220
offer Support After Suicide Loss from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month for ages 14 and older. Join in-person or online. Suggest donation is $15. For location, email heather@resilience1220.org or call 720-480-6672.
History Happy Hour: The Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society will host a History Happy Hour from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Hiwan Museum. Join us in a round table discussion on any and all aspects of history with topics driven by the attendees.
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 inperson 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/emotional-support/.
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.
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 346248-7799.
Hiwan Museum tours available: The Hiwan Museum is open for tours of the historic log house, 28473 Meadow Drive in Evergreen, from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-4:30 p.m. on weekends. Tour guides will share the history of the house and its occupants. Reservations for house tours are encouraged at www.jeffco. us/1251/ and can be scheduled on the half hour. Outdoor self-guided tours are available at any time.
by Julianne Seifert
There are as many ways to tell a story as there are people with stories to tell. Any author sitting down to write has countless decisions to make. Will the storytelling be linear or abstract? Will the focus be more on the plot, or on the minds and feelings of the characters? What kind of characters will they be – idealized and heroic, brutally and realistically awed… or something in between?
There are really two books to be found in The History of Love; the book itself, and the book-within-a-book, an obscure and misattributed manuscript penned by one of the protagonists. Both novels tend toward the abstract and meditative side of the spectrum, with di cult-to-follow timelines and characters whose narratives veer wildly from tragic romanticism to raw humanity and back again. Themes of loss, friendship, adolescence, and betrayal are touched on brie y and then left behind, leaving it up to the reader to untangle threads and ll in gaps. This is a story that must be felt before it can be followed.
That being said, it’s not the easiest book to connect with. The writing is rhythmic and often beautiful, but for every emotionally stirring passage there is a blunt descriptor to bring the reader back to earth. The characters can be hard to like, as they stew in self-centeredness, cynicism, and unwise decisions. The narrative is peppered with seemingly unnecessary tangents and frustrating loose ends. Perhaps, however, that is all part of the point.
As stated in the title, this book is about love; but its perspective is a world-weary one, with much of its thought and action taking place long after the romance ends. It asks its readers to look at love that exists apart from happy endings and good outcomes – at what ongoing commitment in the face of disappointment and unhappiness
really looks like. Is love still worthwhile when its object is long gone? Must love be pure and enduring and beautiful to be meaningful, or can meaning be found in even the most mundane and unsuccessful attempts at romance? Do our accomplishments – in love and in life – need to be recognized by others in order to matter, or are they enough in themselves? In posing these questions and digging into these concepts, the book’s intentional lack of resolution echoes its portrayal of love itself. Whether or not you agree with the conclusions the characters come to, accompanying them on the twisting paths they take to reach those conclusions proves to be a unique and memorable experience.
The
Bio: Colorado resident since 1987, Jeffco since 2004. Real estate agent for 20+ years. Served as press secretary to a U.S Senator. Owned a newspaper,and a television station. Consulted with many Colorado cities and counties as well as such companies as IBM, Microsoft, GE, Oracle, Transamerica, Sun Microsystems and Ford.
Why are you running for Assessor?
I ran four years ago because I thought the office needed new leadership. In my first term, we have dramatically improved the website, and dramatically reduced the percentage of property owners who feel the need to file an appeal. We have embarked on an aggressive plan to improve technology and digitize the office. I am running again because the work isn’t finished. You don’t transition from decades of paper to digital files overnight. You can’t replace enterprise software quickly.
Sometimes an office needs change, and sometimes it needs stability and continuity.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
I have four years of experience running the office, improving processes and supporting staff in their efforts in imaging and creating the best possible assessor’s office. I ran four years ago as a change agent, and I’ve spent four years working with staff to develop and implement better process analysis to streamline our work. We’ve developed better data analytics in order to work smarter and more accurately. My biggest strength is identifying leaders and ensuring they are in positions of leadership.
Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government?
I don’t work for Jefferson County government. I work for the residents and taxpayers of the County.
I consider myself a fiduciary of the taxpayers’ money. State law spells out the duties of the office. We need to do those things well, and do them at the lowest possible cost. The office spends less today than it did four years ago under the prior administration. In spite of giving raises and investing in state-of-the-art technology, we have returned $597,000 to the general fund under my watch. Working for the taxpayers is an honor and a sacred trust.
How do you see the role of Assessor working with other departments and offices in Jefferson County?
We work closely with the treasurer’s office to ensure they have the data they need to produce correct and timely tax bills. We work with more than 200 taxing authorities in the county to ensure that their boundaries are correct and their leadership has the information they need to set their mill levies. We pay for aerial photography to help us identify and value properties, and we share that imagery with every department that wants it and with every city, fire district etc. within the county that wants it — at no charge.
Anything else you want voters to know?
The ballot will show the party affiliation of the candidates. The job, though, is nonpartisan. There is nothing I can do to raise or lower taxes. We are charged by State law with valuing property accurately and fairly, based on the market. Every Assessor in Colorado is audited by the state to ensure that we do our jobs correctly. I am not a politician, but a technocrat. The job is highly technical, and must be done correctly. The Assessor’s office should not be politicized. We strive to treat each taxpayer equally whether their property is worth $100,000 or $100,000,000.
We need to remember the County serves its citizens, which provides the tax base that funds the County budget.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
My biggest strength is that I am already very familiar with the County and State government structure. I know how things work and where to focus my work on day one. I can hit the ground running on your behalf.
Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government?
I have deep roots in Jefferson County growing up here I have
has given me so much and I choose to give back. I want the best for this ever position I hold and have always
It is important for county-elected
are who we work for. I will work diligently to make sure that the citizens of Jefferson County are of primary importance. Your team at the county will know that I hold the citizens of the county as my number one consideration in decision-making and will encourage them to do the same. Anything else you want voters to know?
My background is in the mortgage lending and financial services industry, coupled with my knowledge of what it takes to run a small business, means I understand the big picture needs of the Assessor office in county government. I will advocate for reasonable financial policies that allow citizens to thrive.
Bio: Lesley has called Jeffco home for 27 years and lives in south Jeffco with her family. As your county commissioner, Lesley provides leadership statewide and locally on some of the most pressing issues facing our community including wildfire risk reduction, opioid prevention, economic development, early childhood education and more.
most pressing issues facing our
Why are you running for county commissioner?
Our family has called Jefferson County home for 27 years. It’s a great place to raise a family, start a business, enjoy the outdoors, or retire. As the gateway to the Rockies, Jefferson County offers a quality of life that’s unparalleled. I’m running for re-election because I believe in improving lives and building opportunity across our county. I have a proven track record of successfully addressing wildfire risk reduction, attracting jobs, supporting local businesses, protecting our public lands, increasing trails and open space, fighting the opioid epidemic, and promoting safe, inclusive communities.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
For me, success in work and life hinges on integrity, trust, and relationships. It’s about asking questions, seeking different perspectives, listening, and finding common ground. Count on me to bring these skills to the table to find workable, lastingsolutions for our community. I know how to build coalitions to tackle some our most pressing issues, including wildfire risk, the opioid epidemic, and COVID recovery. I’ve increased community involvement in the county’s budget decision-making process, too. My experience as a former business owner, journalist, and nonprofit leader has been devoted to improving outcomes in our community and statewide.
As a commissioner, what would you do to support economic development in Jefferson County?
As a former small business owner, I know a robust local economy depends on understanding businesses’ needs and workforce demands. My work with local Chambers of Commerce and on the Jeffco EDC Board ensures we’re attracting new companies to Jeffco, connecting employers and job seekers with the help of our Workforce Center, and leveraging federal COVID recovery dollars. Our online permitting process cuts red tape for businesses. I’m proud of our recent public-private partnership creating a renewable energy park to advance emerging technologies – bringing hundreds of new jobs to Jeffcoand an opportunity to serve as Colorado’s renewable energy hub.
Do you see the county taking a role in a Jefferson County homeless shelter?
Jefferson County alongside Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster and Wheat Ridge, in
partnership with Heading Home, launched the homeless navigator program. Through these partnerships, we recognize that homelessness is a countywide and regional issue. The Jefferson County Homelessness Action Plan and an analysis for sheltering options further underscored the need. We’re focusing on the Housing Navigation Center as a model that can most effectively connect people with pathways to housing. As Jefferson County and our partners work through the details of this project, community involvement and feedback are critical.
Your seat incorporates sections of west Jefferson County (Conifer, Pine, etc.) where the wildland urban interface is a major discussion point. What issues specific to that area would you address?
More than two-thirds of Jeffco is in the WUI where development meets forested areas. Fire risk is exceptionally high, water supply is low, and population is growing. These issues are especially urgent for my constituents. Jefferson County ranks number one in the state for property loss due to wildfire risk. I led efforts to harden homes, expand defensible space, and increase mitigation. Wildfires don’t distinguish between county lines. My work on the Colorado Fire Commission also focuses on lowering fire risk statewide in the WUI. We expect fast-moving wildfires will burn hotter and longer in increasingly dry conditions.
What role would you play in wildfire mitigation?
Appointed by Governor to Colorado Fire Commission, which successfully passed groundbreaking legislation and secured more funding in 2021-22 to reduce risk. Created and chaired Jeffco’s first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Task Force to increase mitigation, community education, and funding. Allocated $2.8M in ARPA funding to reduce wildfire risk based, in part, on the task force’s recommendations.
Doubled slash collection days for homeowners in 2022. Approved a seven-fold increase in thinning
Bio: As a 5th generation Coloradoan and Jeffco native (born and raised in Arvada), my roots run deep in our state and county. I have been married to the same wonderful woman for 32-years, father to 3 great kids, I am a registered professional civil engineer, and former 2-term county commissioner.
I am very concerned with the direction of the county and the actions taken by the commissioners over the past few years. With the over regulation and everchanging rules stifling small business, their desire to raise taxes as the county and the nation suffers from the worst inflationary pressure in over40-years, to their decision to underfund the Sheriffs department, Jefferson County needs a leader who listens to them and represent their interests. I am that proven leader who listens to and engages with the community all while working to develop solutions to our critical needs.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
As a former 2-term (8-year) Jeffco commissioner, small business owner, and professional civil engineer, I know what the job entails and can immediately address the issues that need attention on day one. I have a proven track record of actions that streamlined county operations, reduced taxes, increased economic vitality and improved the health safety and well being of residents across the county. I am a proven servant leader.
As a commissioner, what would you do to support economic development in Jefferson County?
From proposing and then implementing the Countywide Economic Development plan during my first year as commissioner and serving on the board of the Jeffco Economic Development Corporation, working with the many county-based companies to expand all while encouraging new industries to locate within Jeffco, I have the real-world experience and proven results needed to keep Jeffco competitive in today’s economic climate.
Do you see the county taking a role in a Jefferson County homeless shelter?
Over the past few years, Jeffco has seen a significant rise in the homeless population. Weather due to mental health issue, addiction, escaping an abusive situation or financial impacts, the homeless situation in Jeffco and the surrounding communities needs to be address. However, this should not be just a County Government centric activity. With all the great non-profits and faith-based organizations in the area, the county should work with these knowledgeable and experienced groups to encourage and promote an action plan. Non-profits have a proven tract record of provid-
ing services quicker and much more efficiently that government.
Your seat incorporates sections of west Jefferson County (Conifer, Pine, etc.) where the wildland urban interface is a major discussion point. What issues specific to that area would you address?
I am very familiar with the Wildland Urban Interface (“WUI”) and the associated health and safety issues that impact residents and business alike. We have studied and talked about the numerous concerns, and it is time to act and address these health and safety issues. Over 8-years ago, I worked with county staff, community stakeholders, residents and business throughout the county to implement the very successful and hugely beneficial slash program. This is a public private partnership that has led to the elimination of hundreds of thousands of yards of combustible material from our mountain communities.
What role would you play in wildfire mitigation?
I will take an active role. We need a leader who fully understands the issues, listens to the community, and who can bring together a collaborative approach to wildfire mitigation. I have been and will be that commissioner again who engages with the community, industry professionals, and stakeholders to develop and execute on a comprehensive wildfire mitigation plan with stated metrics and deliverables. Our county is looking for someone to champion actionable solutions with measurable results and I am that individual.
What are the two most significant issues facing the county today and how would you propose to address them?
Crime and the county budget. The crime tsunami that has taken over Jeffco is in direct response to the underfunding of the Sheriffs Department along with a soft on crime approach taken by the county.
This coupled with the confusing and ever-changing business regulations during the COVID pandemic imposed by the commissioners led to a devastating financial situation
Bio: I am a Deputy Chief of Police with the Arvada Police Department where I have served for 28 years. I’ve received executive training through Northwestern University, Boston University and nationally assess other police agencies. My wife and I have four children and she is a principal in Jeffco Public Schools.
In light of the recent nationwide spike in crime, without talking about the state, federal government or anyone else, what would you do to bring crime numbers down in Jeffco if you were elected Sheriff?
Colorado has experienced a crime tsunami over the last 10 years. Over that time, crime increased by 28%; the murder rate doubled; there were record high fentanyl overdose deaths; and we have the highest motor vehicle theft rate in the nation. As the next Sheriff, I will work to make the County safer in a number of ways. I will insist that public safety be a priority in the Commissioners’ budget; implement data driven approaches to address crime; and keep highly trained SROs in schools. Through data and input from the community, we will spot and address emerging crime quickly.
In the wake of recent, highlypublicized mass shooting events and increased gun violence, what is your position on Colorado’s red flag law? Would you enforce it?
The Jeffco Sheriff’s office has a policy that carefully weighs the rights of people to be free from unreasonable search / seizure, with the rights of people to be free from acts of violence. Our U.S. Constitution provides for the right to bear arms. The Sheriff complies with statutory mandates to serve civil process, without qualifiers. The emergency order would be served, only if approved by a judge after evidence was reviewed in Court. My deputies will be present in Court to provide factual information about the responder’s conduct during the contact. I will continue the current policy of the Sheriff’s Office.
Outgoing Sheriff Shrader was a vocal proponent of guns. He is in favor of both open and concealed carry in Jeffco’s parks and recreation areas. What is your position on allowing open and concealed carry of firearms in the county’s public parks?
Law-abiding citizens have a right to protect themselves and their families. These same law-abiding citizens should not have to worry about which side of the street they are on or which park they are in as to whether or not they can protect themselves and carry a firearm. Law-abiding citizens are not the problem and restrictions on their lawful and Constitutional rights do not make our community safer. Additionally, the ban in the parks would have been a civil violation and Sheriff’s deputies should be spending their time enforcing
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In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge for both the Sheriff’s Office and general law enforcement in the county right now, and in the years ahead?
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How do you plan to address those challenges?
There are several challenges for law enforcement in the state to include record crime rates, budgetary issues, police morale, recruitment and retention issues. I will address crime through data driven approaches and insist that public safety is a priority in the County budget to support law enforcement operations and jail services. I will also advocate for legislation that enhances community safety. I believe in the mission of the men and women in blue and will support them by seeking competitive pay and benefits, training and an environment that advocates for their mission of community safety and protecting victims.
Following the recent tragedy in Uvalde, TX., disturbing reports of procedural errors in the tactical response were made public. What can the Sheriff’s Office do to protect Jeffco students from experiencing a similar incident and outcome?
Many years ago, my department, Arvada PD, began training officers to respond to active shooter events. These trainings include Single Officer Response, Rapid and Immediate Deployment (RAID); and Rescue Task Force. These trainings teach officers to respond as a single officer, or with a team of officers to address a shooter who is actively taking lives. Additionally, we work with Fire personnel to respond during an active shooter incident to save lives.
I will continue this training at the Sheriff’s office and ensure that we have highly trained deputies who respond appropriately in these types of incidents.
What do you consider the biggest criminal issue in Jefferson County, and what would you do
Bio: Reggie Marinelli is a 36year veteran with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Reggie has written and overseen policy, contracts, and grants. She assisted in the development of the agencies’ accreditation process. Reggie teaches statewide. She’s a national consultant for The Moss Group, teaching cultural change in reference to the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
In light of the recent nationwide spike in crime, without talking about the state, federal government or anyone else, what would you do to bring crime numbers down in Jeffco if you were elected Sheriff?
It is my goal to centralize services within the county, allowing us to prioritize Deputies on the street. Using data, we will then deploy deputies into high-risk areas. We must also listen to our citizens to make sure that our areas of concern are in line with theirs.
We will utilize evidence-based programs throughout the Sheriff’s Office, which will reduce the rates of repeat offenses.
We will use performance measurements to guide and ensure progress with any approaches we implement.
In the wake of recent, highlypublicized mass shooting events and increased gun violence, what is your position on Colorado’s red flag law? Would you enforce it?
If there is cause to request an extreme risk protection order, we will enforce it regardless of any personal opinions. Because families know their loved ones better than any officer, we should cooperate with the family whenever possible, but each case is unique and must be handled as such. We must do everything we can to keep our citizens safe, which is why I would like to see mental health services intertwined with this law.
Outgoing Sheriff Shrader was a vocal proponent of guns. He is in favor of both open and concealed carry in Jeffco’s parks and recreation areas. What is your position on allowing open and concealed carry of firearms in the county’s public parks? My position is that the job of the Sheriff is to enforce the laws that are in place, not just those they like.
If JeffCo Open Space, or any other district, chooses to prohibit concealed weapons within their boundaries, we will respect their right to do so and enforce the law as it is written.
In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge for both the Sheriff’s Office and general law enforcement in the county right now, and in the years ahead?
Community engagement and support significantly impact the retention of staff. The county is losing the expert knowledge that comes from having a seasoned work force. I will change that.
The biggest challenge in law
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enforcement right now is building trust and engagement with the community. I believe that the best way to improve that relationship is to cultivate and retain the best possible staff.
How do you plan to address those challenges?
I will put our recruiters to work attracting the best candidates available. We will then provide them with the most effective training possible. We will develop the tools and partnerships needed to meet the expectations of our citizens, and to allow our officers to serve with dignity and respect.
Following the recent tragedy in Uvalde, TX., disturbing reports of procedural errors in the tactical response were made public. What can the Sheriff’s Office do to protect Jeffco students from experiencing a similar incident and outcome?
While we should always learn from others’ experience, I have learned not to speculate on sensational headlines until all of the facts have been investigated.
The people of JeffCo have learned all too many times that our focus should be on honestly finding out how and why these events occur so that we can prevent them in the future, rather than rushing to find someone to blame, possibly in error, only to suffer another incident that should have been prevented.
It is time that we partner with schools, mental health experts, and any other entity that can help keep our community safe. We must also be fully prepared to respond swiftly and appropriately when necessary.
What do you consider the biggest criminal issue in Jefferson County, and what would you do to deter it?
Although we have recently experienced several harrowing situations, I recognize that we are currently facing increasing numbers of auto and catalytic converter thefts. Property crime patterns and trends change based on many different factors. Those factors need to be evaluated, so we can deploy the nec-
offices in the county. The Clerk conducts elections, directs the county’s DMVs, and issues marriage licenses in addition to a number of other important administrative tasks and records keeping. As Coloradans have seen on the national and local level, protecting our voting systems is more important than ever. All Jefferson County residents deserve elections and government processes that they can trust. I’m an attorney, elections expert, and former small business CEO; I want to use that expertise to serve the county where I’ve lived since 2012.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
For most of my career I have worked to build systems that protect the health of our democracy – a democracy where everyone is engaged, represented and heard. I’ve helped write and pass laws at the state level that expanded the number of ballot drop boxes in our state, increased the number of counties that offer translated ballots to voters, increase transparency so that voters can better understand who is spending money to influence their vote, and helped keep guns out of polling places. I’ll bring voting and elections policy expertise while prioritizing fairness and transparency.
What are your thoughts on recent controversies about election security in the country?
Protecting our voting systems from attacks shouldn’t be a partisan
voters must have confidence in the system and I will work to protect the integrity of our elections. Colorado and most accessible elections in the our elections system while working for continual improvement. In 2020 I ran the state’s largest nonpartisan election protection effort – bringing and unaffiliated voters to make sure that the right to vote was protected for every eligible voter.
What would you do to encourage more voter participation, and why do you think that’s important?
Our democracy is strongest when we all participate. Every eligible voter should have a say in the people and policies that impact their lives. I would expand opportunities for community input, dedicate resources to community outreach and education, and ensure that Voter Service and Polling Centers and drop boxes are accessible to all voters – including people who live in more rural parts of Jeffco, people who live in parts of our community who are underserved by transit, and those who have been historically disenfranchised.
Anything else you want voters to know?
For the last four years I’ve focused exclusively on good government and protecting the right to vote – in a time when bad actors are trying to compromise our elections we need an expert with voting rights expertise and leadership experience. I’ve been recognized as a leader in my community, I was the 2015 Colorado Hispanic Bar Association’s Outstanding New Hispanic Lawyers and one of Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2019, and I want to use those leadership skills to bring our community together. I believe we all want a democracy that works for everyone.
Vicki PyneBio: My husband and I moved to Colorado in 1986. We are the proud parents of 5 beautiful kids, and grandparents to 8.5 amazing grandkids. We have a small business, I work for a non-profit, and am currently President of the Board of Directors for Apex Park and Recreation District.
Why are you running for Clerk & Recorder?
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office connects with every adult in the county through motor vehicles, licensing, recording documents, passports, or voting. I have lived in the county for 35 years, raised my family here, and volunteered in multiple capacities. This is an important office. I want to use my experience and expertise to improve processes, offer the best services possible, and improve the systems that are in place. That includes bringing back drop-in services to the DMV in addition to the appointment system, eliminating kiosk fees for users, and assuring a secure voting process for all registered voters.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
This position includes oversite of multiple processes. I am confident in my ability to oversee and improve these. Additionally, I have experience in budget oversight, program development, management, and policy creation and implementation. These are valuable qualities in a candidate. Most importantly in my mind, is a genuine love and appreciation of my community with a desire to make everyone feel accepted, valued, and heard. In taking this position, I want the opportunity to help people, to respond to their needs, and to improve the experience they have in the offices they pay for with their hard-earned tax dollars.
What are your thoughts on recent controversies about election security in the country?
I don’t think there is any question
that every citizen wants a secure and legal election. I am not concerned by people asking questions and wanting answers. I think questioning systems is healthy because we are then motivated to improve processes. When we are in trouble, is when people stop asking or caring. I do know, as a county, we can be better at cleaning up the voter rolls. This would not only assure one vote per legal voter, but it would also be fiscally responsible, and that is not controversial.
What would you do to encourage more voter participation, and why do you think that’s important?
I have five kids, and this is what I said to them: A lot of lives were lost to earn the freedoms and rights we have. A lot of sacrifices have preserved those freedoms and rights. It is the duty of every citizen to vote and have their voice involved in the work of our Republic. I also have been known to say if you don’t vote you don’t have the right to complain, which I say with a smile, but I am serious. Increasing community engagement and voter registration is a priority any Clerk and Recorder should have.
Anything else you want voters to know?
I have served six years on the Board of Directors for Apex PRD. The opportunity to provide programming to every member of our community, responding to their needs, has been a highlight. We are experiencing difficult economics which requires thoughtful consideration of each dollar spent. When I decided to run, I decided raising money for a lasting benefit would mean more than raising money for mailers and robocalls. I set up donations on my website, vickiforjeffco. com, to go straight to Apex PRD, earmarked specifically for an allabilities playground. If I am elected, I will be honored to serve Jefferson County.
Why are you running for Treasurer?
As you know, I was elected Jefferson County treasurer in the November 2018 election. Since taking office, my staff and I have been making great strides in improving several areas of the JeffCo Treasurer’s Office. Due to the 2020-22 pandemic, it has taken resiliency by me and the Treasurer’s Office to assist JeffCo taxpayers and to keep our County and special districts funded to provide vital services.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
In the 21st century, the public deserves accessible, experienced, engaged and transparent elected officials. I am that elected official –every day! I am always working for Jefferson County, JeffCo families, businesses and YOU! My commitment to you is that if I am re-elected this November, I will NOT run for another office mid-term. I am committed to serving as your Jefferson County Treasurer for the entire four-year term.
Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government?
I enjoy working with the public and working for win-win fiscal policy that benefits taxpayers and the County.
How do you see the role of Treasurer working with other departments and offices in Jef-
COVID grants to local businesses and non-profits based on the criteria from the federal government and the Jefferson County Commissioners. I will continue to support and work with taxpayers and our special districts in 2022 and beyond. The Treasurer’s Office is the county banker and supports other county departments, such as the clerk and recorder, the sheriff and the assessor offices.
Anything else you want voters to know?
The virus has affected taxpayers physically, mentally, and financially. Many citizens have lost their jobs, their businesses and/or have been furloughed causing a financial strain on personal budgets. Thanks to House Bill 20-1421 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb20-1421) and Senate Bill 21-279 (https://leg.colorado. gov/bills/sb21-279), which I supported and testified on, my department and I worked with taxpayers in 2020 and 2021 on waiving interest on late payments and accepting payment plans on property taxes for residential and commercial properties. We made every effort to assist property owners in paying their property taxes in JeffCo and will continue in 2022 and beyond. We are all in this together. Let’s do our best to protect each other and each other’s mental and financial health in 2022 and beyond – shop local and live local.
Faye Gri nshare my knowledge and experience with the citizens of Jefferson County. This gave me something exciting to look forward to and a way to serve and give back.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
Knowledge and experience. I care deeply for the employees. Because I worked at the County for a number of years before being elected, I know firsthand of some the issues they deal with on a daily basis. I would like to be involved in getting back to “normal” after Covid. I have heard from citizens of some of the problems they have had to deal with. I am a very good communicator.
Why do you want to return to work for Jefferson County government?
I really enjoy working with the public, employees, and other elected officials. I am very proud of my record of honesty and integrity in all the departments I have worked. I feel because I have been an employ-
about making decisions that affects
departments and offices in Jefferson County?
The Treasurer’s office is the county banker and supports other departments. We may need some revisions in the policy due to the hours changing because of Covid. I would like to see about opening the offices more to the public. Anything else you want voters to know?
I am a native of Colorado, born and raised in Golden. I have been married to Walter since October 17, 1959, have three children, nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. I enjoy bowling, Denver Broncos, the Avalanche, attending (or hearing) grandkid’s sporting events and reading books. (My favorite author is James Patterson.) I am dedicated to serving Jefferson County and will bring my knowledge, experience, honesty and common sense to the Office of the Treasurer. I would appreciate your support. Thank you.
for many businesses in the county and adversely affected the county budget. In 2011 I led the county out of the economic crisis of the great recession without cutting services or raising taxes, and I can do it again.
What one part of county government would receive more
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dense forests on 1,000 acres of Jeffco Open Space. Updated the county’s building and residential codes to harden new and existing homes by increasing defensible space and ignition-resistant building materials.
What are the two most significant issues facing the county today and how would you propose to address them?
In addition to wildfire risk, housing costs are soaring. With our partners, we increased affordable senior housing in south Jefferson County and broke ground on new affordable housing in Golden, Arvada, and Lakewood. We must continue to invest HUD dollars that helped us leverage $163 million in
to deter it?
Everyday, deputies deal with five intertwined factors that create most of the crimes. These include drugs, stolen cars (105 per day in Colorado), property/violent crime, criminals with guns and extensive criminal histories. As Sheriff, I will implement data driven approaches to address emerging crime before it grows and keep highly trained
attention if you were elected?
It is time our county commissioners work with our sheriff’s department and not against the brave men and women of the law enforcement community. This defund the police policy, publicly supported and acted upon by a few County elected officials, has proven to be a failed policy that not only has seen a rise in crime but puts the lives of county residents at risk every day.
What is your vision for the future of Jefferson County?
private funding and an additional $138 million in other public funding, preserving nearly 1,500 affordable units since 2012. Jeffco’s also facing a backlog of transportation projects, exacerbated by the labor shortage and skyrocketing costs of materials. We’re pursuing funding, strategically identifying projects, and using innovative approaches to recruit talent.
What one part of county government would receive more attention if you were elected?
Jeffco has faced major budget cuts over several years, especially the general fund which supports every department and elected office in the county, except Jeffco Public Library.
We look across all operations for greater efficiencies and innovative approaches to balance the budget.
We think strategically about what’s an essential county service, such as public safety. The Jeffco Sher-
school resource officers in schools. I will also advocate for resources that provide back-end mental health/ drug treatment to help those in jail reintegrate back into society and common sense legislation that increases penalties for criminals who steal cars and have guns.
What is your philosophy of policing?
The role of policing is to serve and protect our community. The first duty of a Sheriff is to protect citizens’ individual rights. Sir Robert Peel said, “The police are the public, and the public are the police.”
Jeffco is a wonderful place to live, work, play and learn. However, with the rising crime rate, increased cost of living, strangling and ever-changing regulations on business, and the aggressive approach taken towards our children and families for remote learning during the pandemic, this positive opinion has changed for many. Jeffco needs a commissioner who doesn’t hide behind video calls, who is not afraid to engage in constructive discourse, who takes action on items that are of concern
for residents, and who represents the constituents who elected them. I am that proven leader who is ready to serve.
I am here to listen, to take action, and to earn your vote. I encourage you to visit my website at www. DonaldRosier.com and send me any questions that you may have to Donald@DonaldRosier.com.
iff’s Office remains the second-best funded Sheriff’s office in Colorado. It’s a priority for me, including supporting school resource officers and mental health co-responders. I’ve also led efforts to increase your voice in the budget decision-making process to ensure your priorities are heard.
What is your vision for the future of Jefferson County?
Our community has seen significant challenges over the last two years, including addressing mental health issues, financial stability, COVID response and recovery, racial equity, and more. With challenges come opportunities. In response, we have remained nimble, adapted to constant change, and more deeply connected with our community. Core to this work was updating our strategic plan so people in our community feel engaged and heard as we plan for the future. Our collective
vision is to be a county government that provides equitable, innovative, efficient, and quality service to a thriving and safe community.
Anything else you want voters to know?
The person you elect to lead matters because your vote has a direct impact on our quality of life. We’re a community that values partnerships over protecting turf. We advocate for workable solutions over win-lose politics. We must give equal importance to tackling inequality as we do economic development. Thank you for trusting me to work with you and for you.Our work to improve lives and build opportunity is far from over. That’s why I’m running for re-election as your county commissioner and I’m asking for your vote. With your help, we’ll move Jeffco forward together! Visit www.dahlkemperforjeffco.com.
Deputies serve the community to protect our safety and individual rights. The Sheriff also has the role through data driven approaches to detect emerging crime and address it before it grows. Ultimately, the goal is to build trust in the community whom we serve by effectively addressing crime and protecting people in a professional, ethical, and constitutional manner.
Anything else you’d like voters to know?
I believe people deserve to live, work, worship and play in a community without fear of being
victimized. I’m running for Sheriff to protect our community, schools, churches, businesses and families. I’ve served the Arvada community for the last 28 years where I’ve built strong community relationships and have helped keep Arvada one of the safest cities in the metro area. I have the executive level experience to become the Sheriff and will implement data driven approaches to address crime. I’m humbled by the endorsements of so many leaders in public safety, including Sheriff Shrader. Please visit bradyforsheriff.com.
Bio: Dr. Cannon currently is the Jefferson County Coroner and is an RN with over 35 years of experience. Her education includes an MSN in Nursing, MA in Management, and a PhD in Healthcare Administration. She has experience as a Psychiatric nurse, Forensic nurse, and as a Nurse Educator and Leader, and was previously an NR-EMT. She is certified as a Medicolegal Death Investigator through ABMDI.
Why are you running for Coroner?
As your Jefferson County Coroner, I am running for re-election to continue serving the people of Jeffco and to continue with the great strides that have been made since I was elected in 2018. The people of Jeffco deserve to have a coroner’s office that is professional, competent, and compassionate. To me, there is also something very special about keeping commitments, along with being a custodian for the deceased, and a custodian of justice.
What is your biggest strength as a candidate?
My biggest strength as a candidate is my years of experience as your Coroner, my certification and experience as a death investigator through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators and the Colorado Coroners Association, my medical background and training, my management experience, and my experience as an RN and as a forensic Nurse. I am very committed and dedicated to my
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essary staff to high-risk areas, while educating citizens in how they can secure their property and prevent themselves from becoming victims. What is your philosophy of policing?
Community Oriented Policing.
I will form partnerships to collaborate with the citizens, other law enforcement agencies and organizations that are working toward the development of solutions to the problems within our community.
I intend to build trust within the agency and all those we serve, working to protect our citizens, businesses and visitors from crime and disorder.
Opioid abuse is a national epidemic and Jefferson County is not immune from this problem. What can the sheriff’s office do
role as Jeffco Coroner, and serving with professionalism, honesty, and compassion.
How do you plan to recruit enough qualified people to work for your office, and how do you plan to retain current employees?
I plan to recruit enough qualified people to work in my office by continuing to adhere to the standards and qualifications required by certifications through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators and the expectations for experience and education set by the office. I plan to retain current employees by continuing to provide them with a great working environment, addressing their needs, and by continuing to advocate for them on a personal and career level. I will continue a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion for all staff and have an expectation of respect for one another.
Do you think the Coroner’s office should have a role in informing/educating on public health trends?
I think the Coroner plays an important role in both informing and educating on public health trends. We provide statistics to other departments and reporting systems on a regular basis. We collaborate with Jeffco Public Health on many levels, but we also provide education and training to the public, schools, colleges, organizations, law enforcement, fire and EMS, businesses, and
to address this issue?
There are two aspects of opioid abuse that must be addressed. First is the education of our citizens to prevent substance abuse and the second is, access to treatment for those addicted.
I will re-introduce behavioral health and evidence-based therapies for those in custody. I will support services to help people successfully re-enter society, and I will enhance programs already in place, where mental health experts collaborate with our deputies to provide support and de-escalation for those in crisis.
Anything else you’d like voters to know?
I have worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 36 years in every major division. I am ready on day one to take charge and lead this agency.
Learn more about me on social media and on my website at www. MarinelliForSheriff.com
If you would like to contribute to
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tics on our website for the public and we are available to answer any questions.
Anything else you want voters to know?
I take my role as Coroner very seriously. I have been active, engaged, and transparent in these very turbulent, unprecedented times, to reach a higher level of professionalism and to gain recognition in the community, and among other coro-
in a time of increasing mass fatality deaths, and increasing demands and pressure from the public and media.
I continue to advocate for the office and staff, and remain dedicated to my position as your Jeffco Coroner.
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BY KEVIN SIMPSON AND MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN
For decades, experts feared Colorado’s greenback cutthroat trout to be extinct, a casualty of mining pollution, anglers and more competitive species. So when biologists made the improbable discovery of a naturally reproducing population in a short stretch of Bear Creek west of Colorado Springs 10 years ago, they clung to the hope that the nearmiracle could be replicated.
On Sept. 23, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed that the Bear Creek greenbacks now have company. Reintroduction efforts in Herman Gulch, the popular hiking destination just off Interstate 70 near the Loveland ski area, have yielded fish that are reproducing on their own — and sparking renewed optimism that other greenback stocking projects will soon follow suit.
State natural resources officials said the news affirmed their “bedrock mission” to support wildlife across the state and reflected years of collaborative effort among agencies. The stocking in Herman Gulch started in 2016, and now includes its first population of greenback cutthroats — the official state fish — old enough to reproduce .
“It’s kind of a waiting game for those fish to mature and reproduce,” said Josh Nehring, assistant aquatic section manager for CPW. “So we’re just super excited and hoping to get a lot more populations out on the landscape.
“In a typical system, when we’re trying to start a population, we will often stock three-year classes — so stock fry (young fish) for three years in a row,” Nehring added. “And typically in three years they become sexually mature. And so hopefully after three years of stocking or four, we should have adults in the population to where they can start reproducing on their own.”
Colorado Trout Unlimited lauded the announcement as great news for
the state’s watersheds, and a reward to the nonprofit’s volunteers who lugged water tanks bearing greenback fry up Herman Gulch multiple years in a row.
“For everybody who helped in some way getting fish into Herman Gulch, it’s a great first step toward that long-term conservation goal,” executive director David Nickum said. Wildlife advocates will be watching to see if reproduction is sustainable for such places in Colorado, he said.
That greenback cutthroat trout have managed to reproduce in the Herman Gulch high country is the latest development in a complicated, decadelong effort to reintroduce the threatened fish to its native streams. Like many species in the West, the greenback cutthroat used
to be native and thriving in multiple streams in Colorado’s South Platte River drainage, which stretches from the foothills and canyons of the Front Range to high mountain waters near the Continental Divide.
A Colorado Parks and Wildlife project for years has kept the public away from stretches of Bear Creek in a canyon west of Colorado Springs, where a reproducing population of the fish was discovered in 2012 following on and off speculation the species might be extinct.
CPW teams electroshock small pools in Bear Creek to extract eggs (known as roe) and sperm (known as milt) from the fish before returning them to the creek.
Some of the reproductive material is taken to state and federal hatcheries to develop genetically
diverse broodstock. Teams have then taken fingerlings from the hatchery in water-filled backpacks to various promising habitats in the high country — Herman Gulch, Dry Gulch, the west fork of Clear Creek and Williams Gulch. Placing the fish in multiple habitats reduces the likelihood that events ranging from sediment to wildfire to disease pose an existential threat to the species.
But until now, the Bear Creek greenbacks have been closely guarded as the only self-sustaining population. CPW aquatic biologist Cory Noble led a team last spring that strapped on electrofishing backpacks and battled thick underbrush as they worked their way up the creek collecting fish for the project.
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repent of his selfishness, Girlfriend up and dialed 911. The quarrelsome
CONIFER – The trouble started that afternoon, Girlfriend explained to deputies. With Boyfriend leaving town upon the morrow, they had only one precious day to fill their cup of romance before the lovedrought set in. Alas, when she’d asked Boyfriend how they might best occupy the few precious hours left to them, he callously informed her that he’d be spending the whole precious afternoon with his brother, and the couple occupied the next precious hour exchanging curses and tears. Unable to make Boyfriend repent of his selfishness, Girlfriend picked up the phone and spent another precious hour ripping on him to her mom. Sitting well within earshot, Boyfriend withstood the torrent of third-person abuse for as long as he could, and then spent several precious minutes ripping on Girlfriend. Mom withstood the torrent of third-person abuse pouring out of her telephone speaker for as long as she could, then hanged up and dialed 911. The quarrelsome couple assured officers they were “done arguing for the day”, and deputies left the pair in precious
Seeing the results of that ongoing effort proved especially gratifying.
“It’s definitely highly rewarding to see that we’re making a difference now and that we have more than one population that we’re actually making headway in restoring that species out on the landscape,” Noble said. “It is kind of my life’s work, and this makes it seem all worthwhile.”
Although Bear Creek no longer holds the distinction of harboring the only self-sustaining population of greenback cutthroat trout, Noble said he does not expect any changes in the management of the drainage that might loosen restrictions for hikers or bikers.
“We’re still quite a number of years off from having fully restored greenback cutthroat trout populations throughout the state,” he said.
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“So I think that Bear Creek does remain critical for the recovery of the species.”
Workers at the Mount Shavano State Fish Hatchery in Salida and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery also celebrated the Herman Gulch discovery after spending years on the often difficult work of nurturing the broodstock — a smaller population raised in optimal conditions for breeding and eventual dispersal. Genetic material extracted from cutthroat in Bear Creek makes quite a journey before its fingerlings find their way to waterways that might be conducive to their survival.
Generally, Bear Creek yields few eggs, but the milt from the males gets transported to Salida, where workers relay it to Leadville, where it’s introduced to eggs, which then return to the Salida hatchery to grow. The survival rate is notoriously low — about 10%, said Bryan Johnson, manager of the Salida hatchery.
loaf of bread didn’t pierce the hard crust of her indifference, he threw a plastic bag of cookies at her. When the cookies didn’t sweeten her sour disposition, he threw some of her clothes on the bed and told her to am-scray. The garments finally wore down her patience, and she called JCSO to report a tear in the fabric of their domestic bliss. Because Husband denied committing assault with a bread-ly weapon, and since Wife didn’t appear to be harmed in the yeast, deputies asked Wife to rise above the quarrel and get out of the kitchen until the heat cooled down.
EVERGREEN – Hattie doesn’t like Dottie, a sentiment Dottie returns with interest. On the morning of Sep. 16, Hattie called JCSO to report that Dottie had trespassed on her property. As proof, Hattie showed officers surveillance footage of a black-clad woman with “dirty blonde hair” walking through Hattie’s yard. After meeting with the accused, deputies determined that the trespasser on tape has much longer hair than Dottie, and that Dottie was working at the time of the trespass,
“We spend a lot of time counting eggs,” said Johnson, leader of the seven-person crew at the hatchery. “It’s a yearlong process to produce the fish that actually go back into our broodstock. It takes about a (full time equivalent) every year to work on these cutthroats. A lot of times, it hasn’t always been rewarding. Now to see this, it makes everybody happy to see the goal come to fruition after all these years.”
Thriving trout are an indicator of a healthy watershed, while loss of trout is an early warning sign of a declining stream, Nickum said. Declines of fish and flies for their food on the Colorado River near Granby prompted years of work resulting in the recent groundbreaking for reconnection of the river at the Windy Gap dam, which had disrupted natural water flows.
More habitat for the greenback cutthroats broadcast from Bear Creek origins is on the way in Lost Creek Wilderness, once state officials make sure a stream there
anyway. Officers never did learn the identity of the woman in black, but officially declared Dottie off the hook.
SOUTH JEFFCO – Whether the rascal should be punished for committing a landscaping crime, or be commended for stopping one, may depend on which of the complainant’s neighbors you ask. On the night of March 2, the aggrieved homeowner told deputies, an uncommonly energetic thief scaled her south-side fence, seized the fiberglass canoe she used as a “lawn ornament”, ripped the boat from its stout moorings, muscled it up and over the fence, and portaged away to parts unknown. Lacking sufficient evidence to float charges, deputies took her report and bailed.
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that is part of the South Platte River drainage is free of whirling disease, Nickum said. Other greenback cutthroat projects supported by Trout Unlimited are at various stages at the headwaters of the Cache la Poudre River in northern Colorado, where CPW has developed additional broodstock.
Joe Bushyhead, an endangered species attorney with WildEarth Guardians, called news that the greenback cutthroats have begun to reproduce in Herman Gulch heartening. But he said the work to restore the state fish is not done.
“These native fish have a long path to recovery in the wild, and news of a reproducing population marks progress.”
This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
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First Publication: October 13, 2022 Last Publication: October 13, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier
Notice
TOWN OF MORRISON, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
AMENDED RESOLUTION INITIATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHARLES NATHAN AND PAMELA NATHAN ON BEHALF OF THE SALLY LONG LIFE ESTATE FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN OF MORRISON, COLORADO
WHEREAS, a petition for annexation of certain real property to the Town has been filed with the Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wishes to initi ate annexation proceedings with respect to said real property, all in compliance with law.
1. The Board of Trustees has previously adopted Resolution 2022-09, initiating annexation pro ceedings upon a Petition for Annexation of the following described territory to the Town, which Petition appears to be in substantial compliance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 31, Article 12, Colorado Revised Statutes. Description of territory proposed for annexation: Attached as Exhibit A.
2. The Board of Trustees wishes to reschedule the date for public hearing on the annexation.
3. Therefore, 6:00 P.M. on November 1, 2022 is hereby established as the date and time, and Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone Street, in Morrison, Colorado, as the place, for a public hearing to be held to determine if the proposed annexation complies with Colorado Constitution Article II Sec tion 30 and Sections 31 12 104 and 31 12 105, C.R.S. or such parts thereof as may be required to establish eligibility under the Constitution and Part 1 of Chapter 31, Article 12 of said statutes.
4. Notice of the hearing shall be published in form and content as follows:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Annexation of territory hereinafter described has been presented to the Board of Trustees of the Town of Morrison, Colorado and found to be in apparent compliance with the applicable provi sions of law. The Board of Trustees has adopted a Resolution setting a public hearing to be held at 6:00 P.M. on November 1, 2022, at Morrison Town Hall, 110 Stone Street, Morrison, Colorado, to determine if the proposed annexation complies with the applicable requirements of law.
Any person may appear at the hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be considered by the Board of Trustees.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 2022, the vote upon roll call being as follows:
For: Mayor Wolfe, Trustees Gill, Leonard, Sutton, Way and Wirtz
That property in the S½ of the SW¼ of Section 35, Township 4 South, Range 70 West of the 61h P .M. described at Reception No. F 1827889 in the Jefferson County Records, together with Outlot 11 and Outlot 1 OB, SECOND ADDITION
TO MORRISON, recorded at Book 2, Page 51, said Jefferson County Records, known as 915 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison, Colorado, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point from which the SE corner of the SW ¼ of the SW '/4 of said Section 35 bears S 43°45' 14" E 301.71 '; thence N 45°34'39" W 95.10'; thence N 58°02'09" w 55.00'; thence N 15°43' 51" E 105.00'; thence N 80°07' 51" E 273.40'; thence N 76°58'33" E 18.55' to a point on the west line of said Outlot l0B; thence S 66°12'00" E 39.05' to a point on the east line of said Outlot 108 to a point of non-tangent curve to the left hav ing a central angle of 6°06'39", a radius of 70.00', a length of 7.47' and a long chord which bears S 2° 43' 28" W 7.46', along said Outlot to the north east corner of said Outlot 11; thence S 0°54'09" E, along said Outlot 4.11 '; thence S 66°37'09" E 59.70'; thence S 18°02'21" W 110.00' to a point of curve to the right having a central angle of 25°23' 48", a radius of 123.58', a length of 54.78' and a long chord which bears S 33°27'38" W 54.33' to the northeast corner of a Colorado Department of Transportation parcel at Reception No. 873266, Book 1404, Page 313 which is excepted from the description at Reception No. Fl 827889; thence, along the following three courses:
1)S 80°19'51" W 72.60';
2)S 69°01 '51" W 74.80';
3)S 84°45'29" W 86.48' to the Point of Beginning, Containing 1.611 Acres (70, l 61 Square Feet).
Description prepared by:
Lawrence G. Chambers, PLS Colorado Registration No. 16099 Chambers Consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 339 805 Bear Creek A venue Morrison, CO 80465
Legal Notice No. CC970
First Publication: September 29, 2022 Second Publication:October 6, 2022 Third Publication: October 13, 2022 Fourth Publication: October 20, 2022 Published in the Canyon Courier
Public Notice
The Planning Commission for the Town of Mor rison will hold a public meeting on October 25, 2022 for the purpose of taking public testimony on an application by Charlie and Pamela Nathan for zoning of property generally located at 915 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison, CO 80465
Legal Description: A parcel in the S½ of the SW¼ of Section 35, Township 4 South, Range 70 West of the 6 P.M. being a portion of that property described at Reception No. Fl 827889 in the Jef ferson County Records, known as 915 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison, Colorado more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the SE corner of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of said Section 35 bears S 43°45' 14" E 301.71 ': thence N 45°34'39" W 95.10'; thence N 58°02'09" W 55.00'; thence N 15°43'51" E 105.00': thence N 80°07'51" E 248.22'to a point on the Town of Morrison corporate limit line; thence S 33°30'27" W, along said limit line, 286.99' to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.746 Acres (32476 S.F.), County of Jefferson State of Colorado.
The meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 110 Stone Street, Morrison, Colorado.
The Board of Trustees for the Town of Morrison will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 for the purpose of taking public testimony on an application by Pamela and Nathan for zoning of property generally located at 915 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison, CO 80465
Legal Description: A parcel in the S½ of the SW¼ of Section 35, Township 4 South, Range 70 West of the 6 P.M. being a portion of that property described at Reception No. Fl 827889 in the Jef ferson County Records, known as 915 Bear Creek Avenue, Morrison, Colorado more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point from which the SE corner of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of said Section 35 bears S 43°45' 14" E 301.71 ': thence N 45°34'39" W 95.10'; thence N 58°02'09" W 55.00'; thence N 15°43'51" E 105.00': thence N 80°07'51" E 248.22'to a point on the Town of Morrison corporate limit line; thence S 33°30'27" W, along said limit line, 286.99' to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.746 Acres (32476 S.F.), County of Jefferson State of Colorado.
The hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 110 Stone Street, Morrison, Colorado.
A copy of the application is available for inspection at the Town offices, 321 Highway 8, Morrison, Colorado, during normal business hours and on the Town’s website town.morrison.co.us.
Interested parties are encouraged to attend the public meeting and the public hearing and make their opinions known. Written comments may be submitted to the Commission and the Board of Trustees at 321 Highway 8, Morrison CO 80465 any time before the meeting or before the hearing. For further information, call 303-697-8749 or visit town.morrison.co.us.
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NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Indian Hills Fire Protec tion District for the ensuing year of 2023; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Indian Hills Fire Protection District; where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Indian Hills Fire Protection District Board of Directors to be held at 4476 Parmalee Gulch Road, Indian Hills, Colorado on November 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Any interested elector of Indian Hills Fire Protec tion District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Legal Notice No. CC986
First Publication: October 13, 2022
Last Publication: October 13, 2022
Publisher: Canyon Courier
Public Notice
NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed 2023 budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Plains Metropolitan District for the ensuing year 2023; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District located at Owen Law Firm, 7903 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at KC & Associ ates, 10106 W. San Juan Way, Suite 210, Littleton, Colorado 80127 on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m..
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Plains Metropolitan District will also consider amending the District’s 2022 budget at this meeting.
Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the adoption of the 2023 budget or 2022 budget amendment, inspect the budgets and file or register any objections thereto.
This meeting is open to the public and welcome to attend. Instructions will be posted on the District’s website prior to the Budget Meeting.
BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PLAINS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.
/s/ Dave Peak, District Manager
Legal Notice No. CC979
First Publication: October 13, 2022
Last Publication: October 13, 2022
Publisher: Canyon Courier
Public Notice
2021 SODA CREEK ROAD PAVEMENT OVERLAY PROJECT PW21-01
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the notice provisions contained in 38-26-107, C.R.S., the CLEAR CREEK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS has established Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, 10:00 am, at the Board of County Commissioners hearing room, located at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, as the date, time and place of final settlement with RME Ltd., LLC d/b/a/ Elite Surfacing Infrastructure for Clear Creek County Road & Bridge Department’s 2021 Soda Creek Road Pavement Overlay Project – PW21-01, County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, sustenance, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplied laborers, rental ma chinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim with the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners, Clear Creek County, P O Box 2000, 405 Argen tine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 80444-2000. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the County and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.
Sean Wood, Chairman Board of County Commissioners
Legal Notice No. CC984
First Publication: October 13, 2022
Last Publication: October 20, 2022
Publisher: Canyon Courier
PUBLIC NOTICE
Clear Creek County is accepting sealed bids for:
2009 Chevy Silverado, Fair/Good Condition224,183 miles
cating the specific vehicle on the outer envelope to Captain Matt Brown, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 2000, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444, Attn: Sealed Bids. Bids must be received in our office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2022, and all bids will be opened at that time. The winning bidder will be notified by the end of the business day on October 28, 2022. Cash only payment for the winning bid is required. For further information, or to schedule an inspection, call 303-679-2451. Clear Creek County reserves the right to deny any and all bids.
Legal Notice No. CC988
Publication: October 13, 2022
Publication: October 13, 2022
Canyon Courier
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to § 38-26107, C.R.S., that on October 24, 2022 final settle ment with Brannan Construction Company will be made by Lakehurst Water & Sanitation District for the “Quincy Waterline Replacement Phase 2” project subject to satisfactory final inspection and acceptance of said facilities by the District. Any person, co-partnership, associa tion of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractor or his or her subcontractor in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies, laborers, rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, may file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on such claim with Lakehurst Water & Sanitation District, c/o, Mr. Steve Daldegan, District Manager, 7995 W. Quincy Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80123. Failure to file such verified statement or claim prior to final settlement will release the District and its employees and agents from any and all liability for such claim and for making final payment to said contractor.
s/s Lakehurst Water & Sanitation District
Legal Notice No. CC976
First Publication: October 6, 2022
Last Publication: October 13, 2022
Publisher: Canyon Courier
Public Notice
Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of October 2022 final settlement will be made by the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado to: Straight Stripe Painting INC. 1812 W Sunset Blvd.#1-525 ST George UT 84770
hereinafter called the “Contractor”, for and on account of the contract for the Pavement water base paint striping for in-house asphalt overlay project in Jefferson County, CO.
1. Any person, co-partnership, association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnish ing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or any of said work, may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.
2. All such claims shall be filed with Heather Frizzell, Director of Finance Jefferson County Colorado, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO 80419-4560.
3.Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, from any and all liability for such claim.
County of Jefferson, State of Colorado Andy Kerr, Chairman Board of County Commissioners
Legal Notice No. CC981
First Publication: October 6, 2022
Publication: October 13, 2022
Canyon Courier
Under C.R.S. Law §38-21.5-103
Self Storage will sell/dispose of:
named estate are required
them
the Personal Representative or to District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before January 29, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.
Justin Miller, Personal Representative 6517 S. Estes Street Littleton, Colorado80123
Legal Notice No.CC965
publication: September 29, 2022
publication: October 13, 2022
Canyon Courier
Estate of Ina C. Cox, a/k/a Ina Carol Cox, a/k/a Carol Cox, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR31223
All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before February 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.
Timothy W. Cox, Personal Representative 3291 Perry Street Denver, CO 80212
Legal Notice No. CC983
First Publication: October 13, 2022
Last Publication: October 27, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier
Estate of Janice Kay Travis, Deceased Case Number: 2022PR448
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Jefferson County, Colorado on or before February 13, 2023, or the claims may be forever barred.
Brian Dreher, Personal Representative 15689 Split Creek Drive Monument, CO 80132
Legal Notice No. CC982
First Publication: October 13, 2022
Last Publication: October 27, 2022 Publisher: Canyon Courier
Neverdahl, Town
October 13, 2022
Last Publication: October 13, 2022
Publisher: Canyon Courier
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Cargo Van, Fair/Good Condition - 208,089 miles
2013 Chevy Tahoe, Fair/Good Condition - 205,919 miles
Evergreen Self Storage,
Bryant Drive,
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