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A fun 5K on the Fourth

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Residents trying to stop townhome development in Evergreen

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Residents living near Hilltop Drive in Evergreen are frustrated that they are hitting walls as they try to stop a multifamily development proposed at the end of the road because of wild re-evacuation issues.

ey say county o cials want Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s concerns to stop the development that would put 47 townhomes on nearly ve acres, while the re department says Je erson County Planning & Zoning is the only entity that can stop it since it has the authority to approve or deny the development’s site development plan.

e developer, Blueprint Investment Fund, says he is happy to talk

Participants in the 41st annual Freedom Run 5K – some decked out

Runners line up at the starting line for the 41st annual Freedom Run 5K sponsored by Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. The annual Fourth of July event starts near Evergreen Middle School, winds through the subdivision and ends at the Evergreen Athletic Club.

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with residents about their concerns and wants to nd ways to keep the entire neighborhood safe.

e primary issue for the residents is how narrow Hilltop Drive is, creating evacuation issues in case of a wild re, especially if more people would be living in the area. Residents say in the event of a wild re, there will be gridlock and potential loss of life while re apparatus moves in to ght the re.

e county-maintained portion of the road is about 17 feet wide while the private portion, which starts at Fir Drive and goes east to the proposed development site, is between 13 feet and 17 feet wide, neighbors say.

According to Je erson County standards, in general, a road should be 20 feet wide with two-foot-wide shoulders on each side. e developer says it has easements from property owners along the private section of Hilltop Drive, thanks to a lawsuit, to widen the road to meet county standards, and it has agreed to put sprinkler systems into each townhouse.

e county would need to determine whether to widen the public portion of Hilltop Drive.

Residents have urged the re department to write a more strongly

worded letter to Je erson County Planning & Zoning detailing its concerns. ey said the re district’s letters to Je erson County so far have not done enough to detail issues with the road.

Fire department o cials say they have done everything they can for now in the county’s rst referral request for comments. e latest letter to the county explains their concerns about the road’s width, and it asks for more information about plans to improve the road to allow re apparatus better access.

In a sometimes emotional plea to

the EFR re board on June 20, nearly 100 residents said the road was too narrow, and they feared for their lives if evacuation became necessary.

e EFR board met again on July 5 to understand the issue, and to hear more about the department’s response to the county and the county’s development-review process. Representatives from the Evergreen Metro District, which would provide water and sewer plus re hydrants for the proposed development, also attended.

After listening to department o -

cials, who said they also talked with county o cials about their concerns in addition to providing letters, the re board decided that at this point, the department has done everything it can to air its concerns. However, there may be additional opportunities if the proposal goes through more rounds of referrals.

The proposed development Blueprint Investment Fund has sent a proposal to Je erson County to build Hilltop Townhomes at the east end of Hilltop Drive, which is o the Evergreen Parkway frontage road north of Stagecoach Park. e land was zoned for multifamily homes in 1982, so rezoning is not required, which means no public hearings before the Planning Commission and the county commissioners.

e decision is up to the Jeffco Planning & Zoning sta . Chris O’Keefe, planning director of Je co Planning & Zoning, said the proposal has completed its rst referral when his o ce sends information about the proposal to agencies that are impacted to get additional information and for the agencies to ask questions. He expected the proposal to go through several referrals before a decision is made.

Joseph Libkey Jr., owner of Blueprint Investment Fund, is proposing 1,800- to 2,000-square-foot townhomes with three bedrooms

Residents along Hilltop Drive in Evergreen are trying to stop a 47-unit townhome development in their neighborhood. They are concerned about narrow roads and evacuation in case of wildfire.

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and three bathrooms. ey would be con gured in 10 buildings with three to seven units each, and each townhouse would have a sprinkler system. e price would be between $750,000 and $850,000.

Most units would include a double garage, however one unit type would have an oversized single-car garage. Each oor would have a balcony or patio to the back of the building with large glass doors allowing views of the surrounding wooded terrain, according to the application cover letter.

Libkey said he has met with some neighbors about their concerns about water and emergency services, and he’s willing to work with them.

“I’m available and my door is open for communication,” he said. “I am happy to eld concerns and questions and give feedback. … We have been trying to be patient and do the right thing.”

Department’s response to the development

Fire Chief Mike Weege said the department has pointed out its concerns about access on Hilltop Drive to the county. e rst referral letter to the county sent on June 15 says the re department looked at three distinct sections: onsite access,

private o site access and public road access.

According to the letter, plans for the roads within the development comply with re-apparatus access. Regarding private road access from Hilltop Drive and Fir Drive to the property, the department asked for additional details on the road design, which the developer says will be widened to 24 feet, so it can evaluate whether the recon gured road would allow the department to

get apparatus safety to the property.

Weege said the re department reviews development plans regularly, and if this development were approved by the county, the re department would continue to monitor the development to make sure it was addressing re safety concerns.

Regarding the public part of the road, the EFR letter says the road does not comply with the requirements of the International Fire Code, and the Je erson County Land De-

velopment Regulations and Je erson County Transportation Design and Construction Manual.

“In closing, we are requesting additional information on the private road access and the public portion of Hilltop Drive not meeting re access road requirements,” the letter states.

Narrow roads, more tra c and evacuation

Residents are concerned the narrow roads in Wah Keeney Park and speci cally on Hilltop Drive, plus added tra c thanks to the proposed development, would mean they couldn’t evacuate safely in the event of a wild re.

ey pointed to the re district’s Community Wild re Protection Plan, which was approved in 2020, that says evacuation times are longer in Wah Keeney Park compared with other parts of Evergreen. at was before the Hilltop Townhomes development was proposed.

“Can Evergreen Fire/Rescue in all good conscience make any other recommendation other than to not have this in our community when loss of life will occur because of the further congestion of the area?” resident K.C. Gol nopoulos asked at the June 20 meeting.

According to a tra c study provided to Je co by a consultant for Blueprint, Hilltop Townhomes is expected to generate about 346 week-

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Residents near Hilltop Drive want Evergreen Fire/Rescue to provide Je erson County with data to show how the area would become even more dangerous in case a wildfire evacuation was needed if more homes were allowed to be built there. PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

FREEDOM RUN

in their nest red, white and blue out ts — gathered south of Evergreen Middle School to get some exercise, honor their loved ones and raise money for Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice.

e run on the Fourth of July had more than 1,100 participants this year, and Betsy Hays, director of resource development for Mount Ev-

ans, said this was the largest crowd in years. e organization ran out of T-shirts.

Mount Evans provides home health care, palliative care, hospice, bereavement assistance, Camp Comfort for children who have lost a loved one, and emotional- and spiritual-needs assistance.

Some of the residents along the event route provided water, entertainment, water for the dogs and more.

e Sewell family lives on Hiwan Drive, and it’s a family tradition to

sit in front of their red, white and blue decorated house, waving ags and cheering on the runners and walkers. is year, dad Forrest stayed home while mom Julia ran in the race. Twins Luke and Olivia, 3, and big sister Asla, 5, were excited about the large group of runners and walkers moving down Hiwan Drive.

Linda Dispense, who lives on Torrey Pine Drive, placed American ags along the road and waved ags as runners and walkers went by, saying that she’s been involved either by participating or encouraging others.

e run is a great way to start the July Fourth holiday, according to many participants, with some taking part annually while others are new to the event.

Brady and Kirsten ornton moved to Evergreen a year ago and their friends Kaycie and Josiah Knowles moved here three months ago. ey said they were proud to live in Evergreen and were impressed by the community spirit.

“We just wanted to be part of it,” Brady said.

Betsy Hays, director of resource development for Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, greets the crowd as the Freedom Run is about to start.

Mount Evans volunteers help register Freedom Run participants.

Linda Dispense, who lives on Torrey Pine Drive, stands along the route, encouraging runners. Dispense has been participating or cheering since the first Freedom Run.

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The first of the 1,100 Freedom Run participants round the first curve after the start of the Freedom Run.

Cleanup underway after tanker fuel spill near Kittredge

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Booms criss-cross a small creek along Kerr Gulch Road near Kittredge on July 10 after a tanker carrying 8,300 gallons of fuel overturned on July 6. e booms absorb any fuel that spilled into the creek.

e driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and it is not known how much fuel leaked out, though it doesn’t appear to be extensive, according to Evergreen Fire/Rescue.

Crews from Evergreen Fire/Rescue and West Metro Fire with help from the Evergreen Metro District and Denver Water were on scene all night on July 6, emptying the tanker. A tow truck uprighted the truck on July 7, and it took time to turn the semi around so it could be towed northbound on Kerr Gulch Road to Evergreen Parkway.

Stacee Martin, an EFR spokeswoman, said the semi was traveling southbound on Kerr Gulch Road and overturned into a ditch near High Road and South Piney Ridge Road. e truck driver indicated he had moved the truck to the shoulder to allow a car to pass, and the soft shoulder gave way, rolling the truck. It landed in a gulley with a nearby small temporary creek that currently has water owing there.

An environmental team provided by O en Petroleum put booms near the crash site and further below the site, said Martin, who observed that the booms near the crash had turned brown on July 7, showing they were picking up the fuel, and the booms further below remained white.

e Canyon Courier reached out to O en Petroleum for more information, but the company has not yet responded.

Evergreen Fire/Rescue received the call at 7:56 p.m. July 6, and it immediately contacted West Metro Fire, which has an expert hazardous materials team, to help at the scene, Martin said. e fuel spill came from a saddle tank, not the main tank, but crews emptied all ve compartments, she said.

“ is is not a normal call for us, and we hit the button to get the cavalry going,” Martin said. “We worked together as a team.”

e West Metro hazardous materials team drilled holes into each compartment, sucked the fuel out of the tanks and then plugged the holes so nothing would leak out once the truck was upright, she said. Evergreen Fire/Rescue had re trucks and re ghters on scene in case sparks from the drill caused a re. e fuel was o oaded into another tanker.

the truck driver was traveling down Kerr Gulch Road, which is steep and winding near Kittredge.

According to Evergreen Fire/Rescue, Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash.

Martin added that the incident was

hurt, and it was a great team e ort,” she added.

She also thanked neighbors who were very forgiving of the lights, noise and blocked road all night and into the morning.

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A semi carrying 8,300 gallons of fuel overturned on Kerr Gulch Road near Kittredge at around 8 p.m. on July 6. It took all night to remove the gasoline from the tanker and right it.

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Family urges EPRD board to help create a new skate park in Evergreen

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A family is mobilizing skateboard enthusiasts to create a new skate park in Evergreen.

Matt and Sandy Buzas and their sons Byron, 12, and Walker, 10, told the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board on June 27 that they have created the Evergreen Skatepark Coalition, and they hope to get the rec district on board to create a modern, visible skate park in Evergreen.

Matt Buzas said the skate park could cost up to $750,000 for design and construction, and it would be the size of about two tennis courts. He suggested a public-private partnership to pay for the endeavor.

Peter Eggers, rec district board president, told the family the board would consider a new skate park as it moves through its strategic-planning process.

Evergreen currently has a small skate park behind the Wulf Rec Center. Matt said it was out of the way, making skateboarders feel they are not an integral part of the community.

“We have done a lot of traveling as a family and visited close to 70 skate parks around the country,” Matt said. “We came to the conclusion that what we have in Evergreen

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is an outdated and underutilized skate park because of the features in the park, and the location could be moved and be improved upon.”

He said the skate park could be built in such a way that BMX bikes, scooters, inline skaters and more could use it. He has talked to families, service organization leaders and rec district sta , and has gotten a lot of feedback and support, which is why the family formed the coalition.

“It’s been awesome to see the interest from the community,” Matt said. “Our vision is to create something that is inclusive, that is accessible in a central location, and visible from a main road in Evergreen. at will make a statement as a community that we support youth.”

He said putting a skate park near other recreation facilities, youth feel accepted.

“If we put the skate park around other park users, they feel more integrated,” he said. “If we put it

somewhere with a fence and out of the way, they feel like outcasts.”

He said it could be constructed in a way that it was aesthetically pleasing and quiet.

Bill Manning of Evergreen supports the Buzas family’s skate park quest, saying that young people,

especially since the pandemic, need places to gather and feel accepted. He noted that the community supports basketball, lacrosse, pickleball and other sports, so it should support skateboarding.

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An Evergreen family is asking the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board to consider helping create a new skate park in Evergreen. Evergreen has one behind the Wulf Rec Center, and the family says it is outdated.

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Tips to stay safe in Colorado’s hot summer months

Yes, Colorado has had an unusually long stretch of damp, cloudy weather in a state that typically enjoys soaring temperatures and plenty of sunshine. But the sunshine is back and temps are rising which, as always, means more time relaxing, exercising and playing in Colorado’s great outdoors.

On the heels of Denver’s third hottest summer in recorded history in 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 2023 could likely be one of the Top 10 warmest years on record in much of the U.S., and could possibly approach the Top 5, according to scientists.

For people of all ages — and especially older adults — the risks associated with high temperatures and increased UV rays are very real, from small bouts of dehydration to a fullblown, life-threatening medical emergency. A combination of factors make the preparation for higher temps and more time in the sun that much more important.

According to the National Institute on Aging, people age 65 years and older are more prone to heat-related problems, as our bodies do not adjust as well to sudden changes in temperature like they did when we were younger. In addition, older adults are

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more likely to have chronic medical conditions and/or more likely to be taking prescription medications that can a ect the body’s ability to control its temperature or sweat.

Being overheated for too long or exposed to the sun without protection can cause many health problems including:

Some people with heat exhaustion have a rapid pulse. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. If you or someone you are with begin to show any signs of heat exhaustion, move to a cooler environment as quickly as possible — preferably a well air-conditioned room. Loosen clothing, sponge o or bathe with cool water, lie down and rest.

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• Heat syncope: sudden dizziness that can occur when active in hot weather.

• Heat cramps: painful tightening or spasms of muscles in the stomach, arms or legs.

• Heat edema: swelling in ankles and feet when you get hot.

• Heat rash: skin irritation from heavy sweating that causes red clusters of small blisters that look similar to pimples on the skin.

• Heat exhaustion: a warning that your body can no longer keep itself cool. You might feel thirsty, dizzy, weak, uncoordinated and nauseated. You may sweat a lot. Your body temperature may stay normal, but your skin may feel cold and clammy.

• Heat stroke: a medical emergency in which the body’s temperature rises above 104°F. Signs of heat stroke are fainting; confusion or acting strangely; not sweating even when it’s hot; dry, ushed skin; strong, rapid pulse; or a slow, weak pulse. When a person has any of these symptoms, they should seek medical help right away and immediately move to a cooler place, such as under shade or indoors. ey should also take action to lower their body temperature with cool clothes, a cool bath or shower, and fans.

But the added risks don’t mean you have to stop doing the things you love. It just means taking the time to prepare for your outdoor fun.

Some of the most e ective preventive measures include:

• Wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).

• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose tting, cotton clothing, including long sleeves and a breathable hat.

• Take frequent rest periods.

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV rays.

• Drink plenty of liquids. Try a measured water bottle to track your progress — some water bottles are connected to an app on your smart phone to remind you to drink. Water, fruit or vegetable juices, or drinks that include electrolytes are best. Avoid alcohol and ca einated drinks.

• Get outside earlier in the day and try to avoid outdoor activities during the heat of the day, which is typically mid to late afternoon.

• Don’t rely on perspiration to cool you down, some people just don’t sweat as much as they age. Getting outdoors and enjoying the sun and warmer temps should stay on everyone’s to-do list. However, a few basic precautions and awareness of what to look for and when to shut things down will help deliver a fun, safe summer for Coloradans of all ages.

Stacey Johnson, RN, NHA, is the Area Director of Clinical Services for Ascent Living Communities, which includes Carillon at Belleview Station in Greenwood Village, Hilltop Reserve in Denver, the Village at Belmar in Lakewood and Roaring Fork Senior Living in Glenwood Springs.

A wet spring is springing up mushrooms

It has been a wet, wet, wet spring here in Denver. I moved here in 2017 and I have not experienced such a verdant spring since arriving. As such, I’ve already been getting more than my fair share of mushroom inquiries. Recently, I’ve answered questions from a concerned dog owner who passed along pictures of a Stropharia mushroom, and some primordial birds nest fungi, growing in the wet mulch of a local dog run. Apart from telling him to pick and toss the mushrooms and enjoy the birds nest fungi, there’s not much else that can be done other than monitor what your four-legged furry child sticks in its mouth.

But this got me thinking, what have people been seeing in this wet, wet,

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wet spring? To nd out, I decided to jump onto iNaturalist and see what others around Denver have put on the app since June 1. In the rst 12 days of June in Denver County, there was a total of 103 mushroom observations on iNaturalist, representing 42 species. Several observations of the beautiful — but potentially poisonous — Chlorophyllum were made. ere’s also the beautiful Lepiota lilacia that has been surfacing in mulch and yards. en there’s the fun, but adult rated, Phallus hadriani. ese are fun because they often start o as rubbery eggs. I get a kick from the startled gardeners believing aliens have laid o spring in their mulch beds. When they come out of their shells, these impudent

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alien forms de nitely don’t conform to polite societal standards.

What sort of surprises me are the lack of Agaricus barnardii observations on iNaturalist. It’s surprising because they’re so abundant in Denver’s parks that they’re almost a weed. However, they’re easy to identify because they look like a fat portobella mushroom, but smell kind of like the ocean. Another species that people didn’t put on iNaturalist in early is Coprinellus micaceous. is is truly a weedy mushroom species because when it’s wet, you always see it fruiting in large “inky” bouquets at the base of trees and tree stumps. One of our most common wood eaters, it is mushrooms like this that return stumps back to the soil.

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of year to help people explore their mushroom curiosities. ere’s a ton of diversity out there, and each one of the species mentioned above can be found around Denver and the Denver Botanic Gardens. For those who are truly enthusiastic, the best way to gain experience in mushroom identi cation is to join your local mushroom club. Check out the Colorado Mycological Society. ey have monthly meetings at the Denver Botanic Gardens and you can go there to meet with other mushroom enthusiasts who are happy to share their knowledge. Better yet, join the society and go on a local mushroom foray.

Andrew

W. Wilson is the associate curator of fungi for the Denver Botanic Gardens

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Dragon Boat Festival is bigger than ever

There’s nothing like reaching a major goal after years of work. is is a concept the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is very aware of — not only has it grown by leaps and bounds in its more than two decades of existence, but it achieved a major milestone this year.

“ is year we were able to purchase a eet of new boats – Hong Kong-style BuK Dragon Boats,” said Sara Moore, executive director of Colorado Dragon Boat. “Getting these boats is 23 years in the making and we’re so excited to have them.”

Dragon boat racing is just one thing visitors can explore at this year’s annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, which will be held at Sloan’s Lake, 25th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevardin Denver, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 23.

is year’s free festival is bigger than ever, which re ects the growing interest from members of the Asian American Native Hawaiian Paci c Islander (AANHPI) community and those who want to learn about and celebrate the vibrant cultures represented at the event. Last year’s festival drew in more than 170,000 people, according to Moore, and this year is on track to match or exceed that number.

“We’re becoming more inclusive and working with the community to make sure everyone’s voices are heard,” she added. “We see a huge thirst and desire for Coloradoans to come out and support these organizations.”

e nonpro t organization puts hours and hours of work into the festival, which also doubles as a crucial fundraiser for Colorado Dragon Boat. All the festival’s beverage centers are run by local nonpro ts that also use the event as a fundraiser, so every dollar spent on a beverage is split between the nonpro t sponsor and Colorado Dragon Boat.

“We have great volunteers and sponsors who make the festival possible,” Moore said. “It is inspiring and empowering to see the community respond in such a needed way.”

In addition to the titular racing, visitors have a bevy of options for exploring. ere’s the Asian Marketplace and Asian Craft Tent, both of which feature unique gifts and artworks. And speaking of art, the festival features three performance stages, where a range of performers will share traditional and contemporary Asian and Asian-American instrumental, vocal, choral and dance performances.

I can’t forget to mention the food, which is always delicious and can be found in the Taste of Asia Food Court. ere are all kinds of options to select from, so regardless of what you’re in the mood for, you’re guaranteed to nd something that suits. No mater where your interests or

curiosities lead, the festival will provide an opportunity for enlightenment, entertainment and, most importantly, cultural connection.

“I love seeing the community coming together in celebration, especially since there aren’t enough events that highlight the contributions of the AANHPI community,” Moore said. “ e festival is a great way to tell the world we’re here, showcase all we’ve done and that we’re not going anywhere.”

All the details can be found at www.cdbf.org/summerinfo.

Lakewood celebrates Park and Rec Month

e City ofLakewood is celebrating of Park and Recreation Month by honoring the parks and recreation employees who keep these crucial resources vibrant for residents and visitors.

ere all kinds of classes to try out, pools to swim, and open spaces ripe for exploration. Find the full listings of parks at Lakewood.org/Parks.

Celebrate Colorado creatives at Curtis Center

Colorado’s arts scene is constantly evolving and expanding in thrilling and imaginative ways. is makes the 40th Annual All Colorado Art Show at the Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road in Greenwood Village, a great opportunity to explore just how talented artists in the state.

One of most the popular shows at the center, it runs through Saturday, Aug. 26. Visit https://www.greenwoodvillage.com/curtis for all the details.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week — Caamp at Red Rocks

Look, the actual concert of the week is Taylor Swift’s two-night run at Empower Field, but to score tickets to that, you’d probably need to shorten your child’s time at college by a year or so.

With that in mind, why not check out Ohio’s Caamp, who are performing two nights at Red Rocks, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19 and ursday, July 20.

e folk-rock band has been around since 2016 and had a major breakthrough with their third album, “Lavender Days,” which was released about a year ago. Fans of groups like e Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateli will nd a lot to love, so get tickets at www.ticketmaster. com.

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

day daily trips, and the consultant believed the tra c “will be successfully incorporated into the existing and future roadway network.”

Residents also were concerned that Hilltop Townhomes would only have one road into and out of the development.

Libkey said he tried to gain access to Chestnut Drive south of the property, but no one was interested in selling him land to create a second entryway.

He added that the development would have turnaround access for re trucks within the development, and he was willing to work with property owners if they would provide easements for an emergencyonly route to Chestnut Drive.

Residents accused the re department of helping Blueprint get the proposal approved by the county.

Fire Chief Mike Weege countered that the re department’s job was to make any proposed development in the re district safe for everyone, and re o cials meet with developers, including Blueprint, to foster

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e Hilltop neighborhood gets its water from the Evergreen Metro District, and residents were concerned about re ow, which is the amount of water that will come out of a hydrant in case the re department has to battle a structure re or wildland re.

“Evergreen Fire/Rescue and the Evergreen Metro District don’t know how much water will come out of a hydrant,” resident Ken Frick said at the June 20 meeting. “It boggles the mind that we believe that 250 gallons coming in a tanker will put out a re. en the (water) tender can get there but can’t turn around on Hilltop.”

He suggested that EFR and the water district gure out the re ow from hydrants on Hilltop, so it can provide detailed information to Jeffco Planning & Zoning for all proposed developments. He wondered how the planning department could approve a development if water wasn’t available to ght a re.

Libkey said he wants to make the development and access to it safe for everyone.

“My wish is that we can all work

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together above and beyond what I am going to do with the re suppression system to make the neighborhood safe,” he said.

Dave Lighthart, Evergreen Metro District general manager, explained that concerns about re ow have come up more recently, and EMD’s engineers are analyzing its water system to see if it is capable of handling all of the water demands that are needed.

“We don’t have a lot of information at the present time of what we can deliver,” he said.

Jason Stawski with EMD added there were other ways for a development to provide necessary water in case of re such as installing cisterns.

Other resident comments

Residents urged the re department to research all of the issues related to emergency services, evacuation and tra c.

“ e way to stop this is to do the research and if the development is unsafe, the chief and re board need to stand up … to serve Evergreen,” resident Eric Rothe said. “None of this should fall on the citizens in order to hold elected o cials and paid employees accountable.”

Resident Barbara Gertz noted that when there was a small grass re on Hilltop Drive a few years ago, re trucks and emergency personnel trying to get to the re were stopped by residents trying to leave. She called the situation dangerous for both the re ghters and residents. Residents urged the re department to protect them.

“My question is — I’m looking for you to protect me — how are we and my three elderly neighbors going to get out in case of wild re,” resident Sandi Ashley asked. “How will you get a re truck in and turn it around? It’s so narrow. I’m disappointed that Evergreen Fire and the county didn’t stop this. We need you to protect us.”

Resident Ariella Dugan added: “Is it OK to add hundreds of evacuees at the end of the dead-end road? at puts my life and those of my neighbors and friends in danger. How do sprinklers solve evacuation issues when there is only one access?”

Resident Wendy King said she understood the need for development in Evergreen, but this was not the right spot.

“Build a house or two but not 47 homes. e infrastructure can’t handle it.”

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A soaking good time

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Indian Hills is the place to be for families celebrating the Fourth of July in the foothills.

e pancake breakfast in the Indian Hills re house and a 5K fun run/walk begin the day, followed by tours through a HealthOne AirLife helicopter and a re truck. Plus children played on the Arrowhead Park playground.

ose activities were the precursor to the annual parade that is more water ght than parade.

e annual event, which features about ve minutes of classic cars, horses, an Evergreen American Legion honor guard and re trucks with riders handing out candy, is followed by at least 30 minutes of a drenching water ght between Indian Hills re ghters and oats, and the crowd lining Parmalee Gulch Road.

ose who came to the parade

carried Super Soaker water guns and other methods to shoot water. ey brought jugs, pails and other containers of water to put on an impressive showing against the parade oats. e trucks and oats, on the other hand, carried many gallons of water to make sure everyone was drenched by the time the parade ended.

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The water was flying at the Indian Hills Fourth of July parade. The water fight is a tradition at the parade. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

Sandy Swan and Sunny Weeks draw applause from the crowd as they participate in the Indian Hills Fourth of July parade.

A BIG PASSION FOR SMALL THINGS

Meet Metro Denver’s active miniaturist community

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Several years ago, someone walking into Barbara Pontarelli’s home for the rst time may have gotten the feeling that they’d become a giant.

Hanging on the walls of her kitchen, small scenes exhibited the culinary décor of di erent eras. In one display box, tiny countertops of a retro 1950s kitchen popped with color. In another, little stainless steel appliances lled the space.

Miniature tables and chairs were laid out in parlor scenes in the house’s living room, and Pontarelli’s bathrooms were dentist-themed. Since her husband was a dentist, she honored his career with small recliners and minuscule toothbrushes on display.

“When I didn’t have enough space to display stu , I would empty closets,” said the Wheat Ridge resident, who now lives part-time in California.

Of the countless miniature scenes on display in her home, Pontarelli collected about a quarter of them.

e rest, she made herself.

“It’s, you know, how I express my artistic side,” she said. “I can’t explain the draw, but it’s de nitely a passion … I just nd this so satisfying — to produce something small to be as close as it can be to its full-size counterpart.”

Pontarelli is part of a passionate community of miniaturists, or people who enjoy the art, hobby or collection of miniature objects.

In the metro Denver area, it doesn’t take a magnifying glass to see that the miniaturist community is thriving — from meetup groups to classes, to a museum, the love of tiny things is big in the hearts of many.

A museum of tiny things

Pontarelli is a board member at the institution at the epicenter of the Denver metro miniaturist community: the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. In addition to its miniature collection, the museum displays and teaches visitors about antique toys and special dolls from over the decades.

e museum recently moved to 830 Kipling St. in Lakewood after spending almost 40 years in Denver’s City Park West neighborhood.

In its new location, Executive Director Wendy Littlepage said the museum welcomes about 5,000 visitors per year,

“( e museum) is so many di erent things to di erent people,” she said. “We have people that come in that love just the exactitude of the small scale, and then we have people that love the

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whimsy of the small scale. We have a lot of people that come for nostalgia … And then I think some people just like that it’s a bit of a mental break.”

One of her favorite things about miniatures is that they are for everyone. Some people come into the museum thinking that the collection, which includes several intricate dollhouses and other cases of miniature objects and artwork, is mainly for kids.

But the houses are full of detailed — and sometimes even functional — replicas of what one would see in a normal house, including cupboards, dressers, paintings, beds, sinks, animals and food.

Considering the familiarity and intricacies of the pieces, Littlepage said some of the collection’s biggest fans tend to be craftsmen.

“We had a nish carpenter come through, and he just said over and over, ‘ is is all insane! How did they get that nish?’” she said. “ ere’s one house where the plumbing is really exposed – and it’s not functional plumbing – but we had a plumber come through and he was just like, ‘ at’s what every house needs.’”

In one display case, tiny handmade food is almost microscopically detailed — including an orange that can be peeled to show the segments underneath and an onion with all of its layers. Other displays show miniature artwork by Indigenous artists that represent Indigenous homes.

For many miniature items, artists use the materials that the regular-sized objects would be made of, like wood and fabric. Paintings are painted, embroidered things are embroidered and knit clothing is knit with small thread.

But for other mini details, artists get more creative, using paper to make owers and polymer clay to construct food items.

While many miniatures are created by hobbyists and artisan creators, others are mass-produced. Just like with real furniture, Wendy said, collectors will determine which types to buy based on their speci c needs.

High-end artisan miniature pieces can sell for thousands of dollars, Littlepage said. e miniature art gallery in the museum was appraised at $18,000 about 15 years ago, so it’s likely worth even more now, she added.

Crafting classes

For those who like to make miniatures, there are clubs and classes to teach di erent skills. For a long time, Pontarelli was the president of one of these clubs, called Wee Wonders of Arvada.

e longstanding miniature group meets monthly at the museum to work on projects together or teach and learn new skills from each other, like how to make stained glass windows or create stucco.

“We have people at every level,” Pontarelli said. “I love getting together with these people and hearing what they’ve gured out and what they’re doing and always learning something new.”

In addition to crafting by hand, miniaturists also use new tools and technologies to create their artwork.

“I’ve noticed a change in the level of expertise over the years,” Pontarelli said. “Before, we used mini scroll saws and mini table saws and Dremel tools — we still use the Dremel quite a bit — but now that we can get laser-cut wood or 3D-printed items, it’s sort of changing the face of the miniature world.”

e museum also hosts classes for kids.

“ ere’s a whole in ux of young people into the hobby and for those of us who are in it, that’s kind of exciting, because, you know, we don’t want to

see it disappear,” Pontarelli said.

For her, miniatures are a great way for kids to explore their creativity.

“We’re just trying to nd any avenue to trigger their creativity, that’s really what it’s all about,” she said. “In this tech world, we need to foster any outside creativity activities that we can, because it’s really important that these kids exercise that part of their brain.”

To learn and wonder e dedication and ambition within the community of miniaturists is special, Littlepage said.

“My favorite thing about the miniature community is they’re such learners,” she said. “Like I have one of my volunteers who has been retired for a while … and she bought a laser cutter and has taught herself to program it.”

She said that problem-solving attitude, plus the childlike wonder of enjoying cute things, make miniaturists special.

Littlepage encouraged people to take a break from their busy lives to check out the museum, where tickets for adults are $5 and children and seniors are $4.

“It’s a great space because you have to slow down,” she said. “You come in fast, you miss a lot. So being able to come in, take a few breaths and just sort of nd the most ridiculous tiny thing you can nd.”

For those who have their interest piqued in the world of miniatures, Pontarelli said it’s never too late to start. Creating and collecting can be for anyone at any time and any age, she said.

And for those who don’t know where to begin, just remember — it’s OK to start small.

Wendy Littlepage shows the details of a miniature book titled “Trees of Minnesota,” which includes a hard cover and pages full of words.

A child points to a detail she found in a dollhouse as part of a scavenger hunt challenge at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. PHOTOS BY NINA JOSS

The collection at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys includes several large dollhouses full of miniatures.

EPRD board discusses strategic plan, property taxes

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As it looks at creating a strategic plan, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District board is leaning toward asking voters to continue paying the same amount of property taxes after a bond is paid o in 2025.

e board would delay asking voters for additional money to fund new projects until 2024 or later to allow it more time to esh out the projects and to wait since property assessments have increased substantially this year.

e board at its June 29 work session also went over the initial ndings from BerryDunn, a consultant helping the rec board with its strategic-planning process. Board members didn’t have time to discuss the presentation and plan to have another work session to provide their views.

ey will begin prioritizing projects and determining what is feasible for the district, so the strategic plan document can be completed.

e district must inform Je erson County by July 30 whether it will put a measure on the November ballot. e ballot language must be submitted by Sept. 8.

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said if the rec district asked voters to continue paying the same taxes after a bond approved by voters in 2000 is paid o in 2025, the district could use the money to fund much of the maintenance and improvements needed to existing facilities.

Residents who responded to a survey about rec district priorities said high on the list was repairing and improving existing facilities. e bond that is almost paid o purchased land adjacent to Buchanan Park so the district wouldn’t lose it to development.

e district would get about $1.4 million each year in revenue starting in 2026, and it might be able to nd additional funding sources such as partnerships, grants and donations.

e money could be used to address accessibility and ADA improvements at all facilities, adopt uniform standards at outdoor facilities, repair the Wulf Rec Center tennis courts, create an inclusive playground at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center, add a 10-court pickleball area at the Marshdale Fields and more.

BerryDunn said these Level 1 improvements would cost between $10 million and $15 million.

Executive Director Cory Vander Veen said if voters approved extending the payments after 2025, the district could make a huge dent in xing maintenance projects that

have been deferred for years.

Future bond ask

To accommodate most of the community’s wishes, one idea being oated is closing the Wulf Recreation Center pool, which is 51 years old and would be very expensive to replace, and recon guring the entire building, including adding more gymnasium/indoor court space.

BerryDunn suggests moving tness equipment to the rst oor, adding a second- oor mini gymnasium and more.

en, the district would expand the aquatics area at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center, which district sta has said would be easier to operate with all aquatics programs in one place.

BerryDunn has suggested renovating the locker rooms, adding a nine-lap pool, renovating the family and therapy swimming areas at Buchanan, plus adding a two-court gymnasium with a walking track.

e consultant also said the district could consider buying more land for a dog park or other amenities.

e total price tag would be between $17 million and $29 million.

While some board members questioned whether the district needed that much gymnasium space, Executive Director Cory Vander Veen said many programs could use the court space, not only basketball.

“We heard from the (community outreach) process that some sort of indoor space at Buchanan is important to the public,” he noted.

Board members agreed that getting community support for the proposals once they are nalized would be instrumental if the board decides to ask voters to extend the existing property taxes or to ask for a bond.

The Evergreen Park & Recreation District board is looking at whether it should close the Wulf Rec Center pool and add an aquatics facility at the Buchanan Rec Center.

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The Evergreen Park & Recreation District board will meet at 6 p.m. July 13 at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center to continue discussing its strategic plan.

Henderson is Hiring and Investing in Colorado!

Henderson has operated in Colorado since 1976 and is investing nearly $150 million into our operations to enable future production. We are committed to our employees and our community and are currently hiring new employees to join our 360 strong! Further, the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, recently announced more than $300,000 to Henderson Operations Social Investment Grant recipients in 2022. Learn more about the recipients below:

• Clear Creek County: Clear Creek County Health and Wellness Center – $100,000 (second payment of a $500,000 commitment) This will support the building and launch of the first collaborative care center in Clear Creek County.

•Clear Creek County: DLD Sub-Area Planning Grant – $60,000 Funding supports a planning process to strategically identify enhanced community, land use and infrastructure proposals to provide new sustainable revenue streams and improved services.

•Clear Creek County School District: Career-Connected Learning Project – $10,000 When combined with a $10,000 match of Henderson employee donations through Mile High United Way, it will support increasing opportunities for students to engage in career-connected experiential learning.

•Grand County Rural Health Network: Grand County Multisector Resource Hub – $25,000 Funding will support a collaborative planning process around the development of a multisector resource hub that would provide a one-stop resource for marginalized community members of Grand County.

•Grand County Search and Rescue: Mission Control Vehicle – $46,000 The vehicle will replace an inoperable multipurpose avalanche response, complex mission and command truck for Grand County.

•Middle Park Medical Foundation: Kremmling Wellness Center Gym – $75,000 Funding supports the development of a modern community recreation space with a goal of improving the overall health of the community by creating more opportunities to engage in recreational activities.

Congratulations to the recipients!

Since 2012, more than $1.6 million has been invested through the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in Clear Creek and Grand counties. The funds have been awarded to programs and projects that build community resilience and capacity.

For more information on hiring visit climaxmolyjobs.com and for more information on community investment grants visit FreeportInMyCommunity.com

Classic cars are part of the Indian Hills Fourth of July parade. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

An Inter-Canyon fire truck gets in on the water-fight action. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

Floyd Hill parcel to remain undeveloped

Albert Frei & Sons donates 18 acres to Mountain Area Land Trust

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e pristine landscape on Floyd Hill that some consider the gateway to Clear Creek County will remain that way forever.

at’s because Albert Frei and Sons purchased a developer’s option on 18 acres known as the Homestead parcel and donated it to the Mountain Area Land Trust. MALT property can never be developed. “ e company contacted us and asked if we would be open to accepting the property,” said Lynn Caligiuri, executive director of the Mountain Area Land Trust. “We know that neighborhood has for years been really interested in making sure it stayed protected and conserved. In light of that and the wildlife that uses that area, how could we say no?”

She said standing up for wildlife and natural resources was part of MALT’s mission to make sure it is protected forever.

e meadow at Floyd Hill can be seen from another MALT-conserved property, Floyd Hill Open Space, which is on the north side of Interstate 70. e Homestead parcel is at the northeast corner of Homestead Road and Beaver Brook Canyon Road. It is generally across the street from Ski Country Antiques & Home. It abuts the Clear Creek High School property.

Becky Jo Rigo with Albert Frei & Sons said one of the company’s principles is to work with the community.

“(Albert Frei Jr.) knew this was a shining star for the neighbors on Floyd Hill,” she said. “We met and had focus groups with homeowners associations, and they all unanimously wanted to conserve the land and keep it for open space.”

She added that many people consider this property the front door to Clear Creek County.

“A lot of residents don’t want to look at high-density residential on that property,” she said. “ ey want to keep the viewshed.”

In 2018, a developer was interested in developing the Homestead property, which is already zoned and approved for 188 apartments plus some commercial development.

Clear Creek school board to search for interim superintendent

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Clear Creek School District should have an interim superintendent, who will start — assuming everything goes as planned — in mid-September.

e school board on July 5 unanimously decided to hire someone to take the position for about 10 months while it searches for a permanent replacement for Superintendent Karen Quanbeck, who is leaving the district this fall. Board members said they hoped to follow the traditional cycle for hiring Quanbeck’s permanent replacement, which starts in late fall. However, if the interim superintendent is the right t, the board would consider hiring that person.

e school board followed the recommendation from Norman Ridder with McPherson & Jacobson, the consulting rm it hired last week to guide the search. e same rm helped the district hire Quanbeck four years ago.

Ridder said because of the district’s location and curriculum changes, he was con dent the district would garner a talented interim superintendent candidate pool. If the school board waits to search for a permanent superintendent until

fall, more time would be available for community engagement, he added, and the interim superintendent could help advise the board as it looks at permanent candidates.

Quanbeck will become the vice president of statewide partnerships for the Colorado Education Initiative, an organization the district has been working with as it has transformed its education model for students at all grade levels.

Quanbeck was hired in June 2019, and the search took about 10 weeks.

Quanbeck has said her new position is exible, so she will be available to help during the transition to a new superintendent.

e district will pay McPherson & Jacobson no more than $10,650 for the consulting service.

The position

Because the search for an interim superintendent is starting in the middle of summer break, the school board will conduct an online survey to ask parents, sta and the community for information to aid in the search. Questions include: What are good things about the community? What are good things about the district? What issues should a new superintendent be aware of? What characteristics should a new superintendent have to be successful?

e school district will conduct in-person stakeholder meetings in the fall as it starts the permanentsuperintendent search.

e school board went through quali cations for the interim position at its July 5 meeting, using the 2019 search announcement as a guide. e position announcement was to be posted earlier this week, and it will list the salary range between $150,000 and $165,000 plus

bene ts.

e board hopes to announce the interim superintendent nalists on Aug. 10 and interview them from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 24, with candidates also being interviewed by a group of parents, sta and community members. e board hopes to announce the new interim superintendent on Aug. 24 subject to contract negotiations, with the person starting by Sept. 18 or sooner if possible.

Karen Quanbeck, who has been Clear Creek’s superintendent for four years, is leaving the district this fall. PHOTO BY SARA HERTWIG

This is a map of the property that has been donated to the Mountain Area Land Trust. COURTESY PHOTOS

From left, MALT Executive Director Lynn Caligiuri, Albert Frei & Sons President Albert Frei Jr. and MALT Deputy Director of Land and Water Conservation Christine Strickland celebrate the land donation.

Osi Sladek shares his humble recollection of the horror of the Holocaust

BY CARINA JUILIG AURORA SENTINEL

As a young boy, Osi Sladek lived a relatively carefree life with his Jewish family in present-day Slovakia. But after the Nazis came to power and occupied his country, his world fell apart.

Now 87, Sladek spoke recently in Aurora about his and his parents’ experience surviving the Holocaust, which included being smuggled back and forth across the Hungarian border and eeing into the mountains with the Partisans.

Along with telling his story, Sladek spoke passionately about the importance of standing up for democracy and emphasized that it’s not something that can be taken for granted.

A longtime musician and performer, Sladek moved to Israel with his family after the war before coming to the U.S. in the 1950s, which he described as “the rst time I felt like I really felt free.”

“ ere’s no better place than the United States of America, no one can convince me,” he said to applause.

Holocaust survivor Osi Sladek, left, speaks with attendees during a reception in the lobby of the Aurora Municipal Center. Sladek presented a copy of his memoir to the Aurora Public Library

Mosquito season is here, worsened by rainfall

BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e trees are green, the grass is lush and all the rainfall brought some much-need moisture to the Denver metro area. However, the added wetness this spring also means a lot of standing water, which is prime breeding ground for mosquitoes.

More mosquitoes means more bites and a possible increase in West Nile virus cases. Mosquitos are most active between May and October each year. West Nile virus cases tend to increase in August and September.

In 2022, Colorado led the nation in West Nile virus, with a con rmed 152 positive cases. In 2021, Colorado ranked second, falling behind Arizona.

Dr. Mark Montano, medical director of CareNow Urgent Care Clinics, said urgent care centers across the metro area are starting to see patients complaining of multiple mosquito bites. While none has been too serious, and Montano

said they do not test for West Nile, the added rainfall this year means residents should think of prevention over reaction.

“When it comes to mosquitos the biggest concern on our end is the diseases they can carry,” Montano said. “In most years a lot of these areas are usually dried up by July, but this year is di erent.”

Montano said the rst line of defense has to be eliminating standing water and consistently using repellent.

Paul Galloway, the marketing and communications manager with the Division of Disease Control for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said this year could be a challenge.

“Last winter’s heavy snowpack and the wet spring we’ve had in Colorado are already causing an increase in mosquitoes in some areas,” he said.

So far, Galloway said the biggest increase has been in Aedes vexans mosquitos, which do not transmit human diseases but are named for being aggressive biters.

As summer continues, Galloway said, state health o cials are just starting to see a shift from Aedes

mosquitos to the Culex mosquitos, which can transmit diseases such as the West Nile virus.

“While we do expect to see more Culex mosquitoes this summer,” Galloway said, “more mosquitoes does not always result in more human infections. We have not seen any mosquitoes with the virus yet, but it’s important to use insect repellent and empty or treat sources of standing water.”

is includes everything from plant pots and rain barrels to ooded streams and elds. People should empty standing water from tires, cans, owerpots, clogged gutters, rain barrels, birdbaths, toys, and puddles around their home at least once every week, Galloway said.

Standing water is a breeding ground for all kinds of mosquitos as these areas are where they lay eggs.

Montano said everyone should be using repellent outdoors. Montano said mosquitoes are most aggressive in the early morning hours and evening, warning hikers and bikers to get prepared rather than dealing with the itching and rami cations later.

While mosquito bites are generally annoying more than anything, Montano said there are instances where a person can have a bad reaction. Topical creams such as Hydrocortisone and Benadryl can be useful, he said.

However, if a person sees unusual swelling in the bite area and has an abnormal allergic reaction, Montano recommends seeking care because added oral or steroid treatment may be required.

Galloway said most people infected with West Nile virus don’t have symptoms. About 20% of infected people will have u-like symptoms, and fewer than 1% develop a serious, potentially deadly illness.

Galloway said people aged 60 years and older and those with certain medical conditions are at greater risk of serious illness.

Montano said if when someone is having severe headaches or experiencing confusion from a mosquito bite they should seek medical care immediately.

Other tips provided by the state health department include:

Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol products provide the best protection. For more information about insect repellents visit the EPA’s information webpage. Always follow label instructions. Limit outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks in areas where mosquitoes are active. Spray clothes with insect repellent for extra protection.

Mosquitoes are coming out this summer as more people are experiencing bites.

Standing water in yards and throughout the area is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. This year, there is a lot more of it. SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGES West

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Not the boss of her

PINE – One couple’s rocky road to Splitsville took a hard turn on the morning of June 11 when the soonto-be-ex-husband asked his soonto-be-ex-wife to “wipe down the counters and clean the house.” e place was getting pretty gamey and Wife doesn’t work, Husband would later explain, and seeing as how she has nothing but time on her idle hands he considered it both his duty and his pleasure to “discipline her” vis a vis domestic responsibilities. When Wife refused to be disciplined, the two dug in and began arguing in earnest. Long about 11 a.m., Wife’s sister and co-resident called JCSO, telling deputies the squabble was by then ve hours and counting and had escalated to “screaming at each other and throwing things.” e real action was over by the time deputies arrived, and after satisfying themselves that no laws had been broken they split.

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Paranoia persists

EVERGREEN – Nervous Nellie contacted deputies to report a probable restraining order violation. According to Nellie’s statement, she’s held a restraining order against Loathsome Larry since 2006, and had last seen him in 2008. at morning while she’d been out running errands her daughter had observed two men sitting in a maroon Ford Expedition that was parked on the street near her house. Nellie suspected it was Larry, up to his loathsome tricks again and clearly in violation of her restraining order. Deputies soon tracked down the Expedition’s owner, who wasn’t Larry, didn’t know Larry, and had been waiting with a buddy not named Larry who was trying to retrieve some belongings from a nearby house. O cers assured Nellie that the Expedition was 100-percent Larry-free, but invited her to call again with if she had any further Larry-related concerns.

Six-year-olds Ava, left, and Madeline combined Independence Day and golf into a lemonade stand next to Hiwan Golf Club. With red, white and blue outfits and decorations, the girls sold lemonade and Rice Krispie treats to passersby for nominal fees. Ava also was adept at telling golf jokes, which were free. For example, “Why do golfers bring an extra pair of pants? In case they get a hole in one.”

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CONIFER – Mr. Walker was enjoying a lovely stroll through the neighborhood on the afternoon of June 15 when Mrs. Gardener’s dog “ran down the driveway and started barking” at him. Only too familiar with the Gardener dog’s alarming manner of greeting, instead of hustling away down the street Mr. Walker stopped cold at the foot of the droive and stood his ground, which drove the Gardener dog bonkers. Watching from the yard, Mrs. Gardener thought Mr. Walker’s behavior needlessly provocative and demanded he “move along and stop upsetting my dog.” Mr. Walker told Mrs. Gardener that he has “every right to stand here,” and that the next time her dog gives him the noisy business he’ll “call the sheri ’s o ce, sue you, take your house, and have the pleasure of seeing you live on the street.” Point made, Mr. Walker resumed walking, and Mrs. Gardener took her dog into the house and called JCSO. O cers told Mrs. Gardener that Mr. Walker’s behavior “was not kind, but it wasn’t criminal, either.” Likewise, they reassured Mrs. Gardener, neither she nor her dog had done anything illegal, and she needn’t worry should Mr. Walker complain to authorities.

She didn’t catch the bouquet, either EVERGREEN – It looked like the whole town had turned out to share the happy couple’s joy. When formal parking was exhausted on the afternoon of May 28, late arrivals were asked to park on the shoulder of Alabraska Lane and shuttle to the popular Marshdale wedding venue. Naturally cautious, Gabby Guest hid the wallet containing her cash and credentials under the driver’s seat before heading over to the party, and had such a good time that she didn’t notice it was gone until she got home. After searching for the boosted billfold “for a few days,” Gabby surrendered to the inevitable, cancelled all of her credit cards and noti ed JCSO of the theft. Deputies weren’t sure quite what to make of her misadventure, as Gabby’s car displayed no obvious signs of a break in, nothing was charged on any of her cards, and none of the other guests reported their vehicle trespassed. e case remains open, but not very.

Sheri ’s Calls is intended as a humorous take on some of the incident call records of the Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce for the mountain communities. Names and identifying details have been changed, including the writer’s name, which is a pseudonym. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

HAPPENINGS

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have informational “corners” with research on irreversible vegetation and wildlife habitat destruction, trafc projections and more. Suggested donation is $15.

visit www.triplebypass.org.

THURSDAY

Evergreen chamber monthly chamber mixer: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly chamber mixer at 5 p.m. July 13 at Flicker & Finch salon. For more information and to register, visit evergreenchamber.org.

FRIDAY

All In Ensemble: e All In Ensemble, a new theater group committed to diversity, will perform “Sagittarius Ponderosa” by MJ Kaufman for three weekends through July 16 at the Roaming Gnome eatre, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Unit 5, Aurora. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets for the

SATURDAY

Fun Day at the Ranch: Wild Aware is sponsoring a family fun day fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15 at a ranch just past Alderfer/ ree Sisters Open Space Park. For more information, visit wildaware.org.

Cars and Co ee: Cars and Coffee, a show for car enthusiasts, will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays until Aug. 26 in front of Olde’s Garage on Evergreen Parkway. ere’s no registration fee. Bring your classic car or stop in to check out the vehicles. Free co ee and doughnuts. Donations bene t Mount Evans Hospice.

SUNDAY

Bene t concert: Stop the Bike Park is hosting a bene t concert from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at e Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park featuring the Shadow Mountain Drive Band. e event also will

Westernaires Wild West Show: Westernaires Wild West Show will be July 16 at the Evergreen Rodeo Grounds. Mounted Shooting starts at noon, Margret Blaha horse training at 1 p.m. and the Westernaires at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate or online: $10 adults, $5 children or $20 for the family. Purchase in advance at www.westernaires. org/support/2023-westernaireswild-west-show-in-evergreen.

MONDAY

Quarterly nonpro t meeting: e Evergreen Area Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly nonpro t meeting will be at 3 p.m. July 17 at Evergreen Library. For more information, visit evergreenchamber.org.

UPCOMING

Barbed wire removal: Wild Aware is sponsoring volunteer barbed wire removal days at DeDisse Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 22 and Aug. 19. For more information, visit wildaware.org.

Triple Bypass: e Triple Bypass Bike Ride is on July 22 starting in Evergreen and ending in Avon. For more information and to register,

Dog wash:   e TallGrass Spa Super Sudsy Dog Wash will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22 at Ambary Gardens, 26479 Highway 74 in Kittredge. A $20 donation includes a wash by volunteers for one dog and a CBD spritzer for its owner. Proceeds support Evergreen Animal Protective League. For more information, contact TallGrass at 303-670-4444 or info@TallGrassSpa.com.

EPRD summer concert series: e Evergreen Park & Recreation district will host four concerts starting at 4:30 p.m. this summer: July 26: May Be Fern at Evergreen Lake; and Aug. 9: Cass Clayton Band at Buchanan Park elds.

Mad Hatters fundraiser: Evergreen Animal Protective League’s Mad Hatters fundraiser will be from 4-9 p.m. July 27 at Cactus Jack’s. For more information, visit eapl.org.

“Footloose the Musical”: Stagedoor eater will perform “Footloose the Musical” directed by Jo Gerlick July 28-Aug. 6 at the theater, 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer. Performances are at 7 p.m. July 28-29 and Aug. 4-6, and at 2 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, educators and students. For

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more information and tickets, visit stagedoortheatre.org.

Evergreen Jazz Festival: e Evergreen Jazz Festival will be July 28-30 at several venues in Evergreen with bands from around the country playing swing, blues, Dixieland and more. For information on bands, performances and tickets, visit EvergreenJazz.org.

Summerfest: Center for the Arts Evergreen’s 43rd annual Summerfest will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29-30 at the Buchanan Park elds. Admission is $5, payable at the door. Visit artist and artisan booths, while listening to live music and visiting food trucks. For more information, visit evergreenarts.org.

Elevation Celebration: Conifer’s Elevation Celebration will be from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 29-30 along Sutton Road. Music, vendors, family activities and more highlight this street fair. For more information, visit elevationcelebration.goconifer. com.

e Evergreen Area Republican Club: e Evergreen Area Republican Club will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Evergreen Fire/Rescue Administration Building, 1802 Bergen

Parkway. e speaker will be Antonette Smith, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity. Visit evergreenarearepublicanclub.org for more information.

Classic movie night: Center Stage is hosting monthly classic movie nights with acclaimed lms from the silent era to the golden age of cinema. It will show “A Dog’s Life” (1918) starring Charlie Chaplin and “Sherlock, Jr.” (1924) starring Buster Keaton at 6:30 p.m. ursday, Aug. 3, at the theater, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen. Single tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information and tickets, visit ovationwest.org.

Free legal clinic: A free legal clinic for people with no attorney will be from 2 to 5 p.m. ursday, Aug. 3. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help ll out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Preregistration for individual 15-minute appointments is available by calling 303-235-5275.

Evergreen Town Race: e Evergreen Town Race will be Aug. 6 in downtown Evergreen. Register for the 5K at Big R and register for the 10K near the Xcel building on Evergreen Parkway. e race is a fundraiser for the Alpine Rescue Team. Both the 5K and 10K courses wind gradually down Upper Bear Creek, with a nish near Evergreen

Lake. For more information and to register, visit www.evergreentownrace.org/.

“Spirited Flight”: Shadow Mountain Gallery in downtown Evergreen next to Java Groove will host “Spirited Flight” with ight-related art until Aug. 12. e show features birds, insects and other ying creatures.

e gallery is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit www.shadowmountaingallery. com.

ConiferFest: ConiferFest will be from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 in the vacant lot behind Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church in Conifer. Tickets are $10. Food and beverages are an additional cost. Parking is free. For more information, visit coniferfest.com.

Moonlight Soiree: e Moonlight Soiree sponsored by Mount Evans Home Health Care and Hospice will start at 5:30 p.m. ursday, Aug. 17, at the Evergreen Lake House. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $350 or $4,000 for a patron table seating eight. For more information and tickets, visit mtevans.org/supportmount-evans/moonlightsoiree.

ONGOING

Adult grief support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice is o ering a seven-week in-person adult grief support group. e next group starts June 1 and runs every

ursday through July 20, with no session on July 6. e group will meet from 2-3 p.m. at the Mount Evans o ce, 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. Reservations are required. Call 303-674-6400 to sign up.

Blue Spruce Habitat volunteers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers. A variety of opportunities and exible schedules are available on new construction sites as well as for exterior minor home repairs. No previous construction experience needed. Contact volunteer@bluesprucehabitat.org for information.

EChO needs volunteers: e Evergreen Christian Outreach ReSale Store and food pantry need volunteers. Proceeds from the EChO ReSale Store support the food pantry and programs and services provided by EChO. ere are many volunteer options from which to choose. For more information, call Mary at 720673-4369 or email mary@evergreenchristianoutreach.org.

LGBTQ+ teen book club: Resilience1220 is o ering a LGBTQ+ teen book club that meets from 4-6 p.m. the fourth Monday at the Resilience1220 o ce next to the Buchanan Park Recreation Center. e group’s rst book is “Hell Followed With Us.” For more information and

HOLOCAUST

Sladek has been speaking about his experience for many years, and last year he also published a memoir, titled Escape to the Tatras: A Boy, A War and a Life Interrupted. Before the event he donated a copy to the Aurora Public Library, which will be available to readers.

e event was a partnership between the City of Aurora’s O ce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Mizel Museum in Denver. More than 100 people attended the event in person at Aurora’s city council chamber, with more watching on a livestream.

Aurora Mayor Mike Co man and Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky introduced Sladek. Co man described the Holocaust as “among the most horri c events in human history” and said it’s important to remember those who were lost.

“Programs like these serve as a stark reminder of the importance of standing up to hatred and injustice,” Co man said, which he said is especially important for a city as diverse as Aurora.

Jurinsky, who is Jewish, said that Sladek’s story speaks to the importance of standing up to antisemi-

tism and reminded her of the value of living “in a free nation.”

“One day we will have no survivors left and we must continue to teach the horrors of the Holocaust to the younger generation,” she said.

e event began with the viewing of a prerecorded talk from Sladek where he discussed his family’s life before and during WWII in the city of Prešov. Prior to the rise of Hitler Sladek said that Czechoslovakia was a good place for Jews to live, but that antisemitic propaganda turned people against his community and persisted after the war.

“It’s not so easy to get rid of brainwashing,” he said.

After the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, Jewish people in his town began to be rounded up and deported to concentration camps. A Christian judge who was a friend of the family helped warn them of when raids were coming, but Sladek’s family decided to smuggle him across the border to Hungary to live with a relative. His mother told him that he had to pretend to be an orphan if he wanted to survive.

Sladek lived in Hungary for a year, but it was then also occupied by the Nazis, and his parents decided to bring him back. He was smuggled back across the border inside a hay

wagon, and said at one point at a checkpoint Nazi soldiers stabbed their bayonets into the hay barrels, almost catching him.

His family ultimately escaped into the Tatra mountains with a group of other civilians following the Partisan ghters, who’s bravery and courage Sladek said he remembers with fondness. at’s where they were when the war ended in 1945.

Despite everything he went through, including losing all of his cousins and many other family members in the Holocaust, Sladek said he rejected bitterness and still chose to trust in other people.

“I don’t know how to hate,” he said. “I went through all those things, all those di cult times, but I guess God didn’t give me that special ability to hate. I love people.”

After the video, Sladek answered questions from the audience. His natural humor and charm shone through despite the dark subject matter, and he drew laughs on a number of occasions. One man said that Sladek had been his teacher at a Denver synagogue 57 years ago.

“I probably did the right thing by you, right? If I was a nasty teacher you wouldn’t be here today,” he joked.

Sladek said watching his country slide into fascism as a child made

him passionate about the importance of safeguarding democracy, something he always emphasizes when speaking to groups of young people.

“Even though we live in a democracy, there’s no guarantee that next week we are still going to be in a democracy,” he said.

He said he’s also concerned by a rise in antisemitism, which is something he said he never expected to have to be worried about in the U.S. However, he said he feels very safe in this country in part because unlike Slovakia, where Jews were one of the only minority groups, the U.S. is a diverse nation.

“If society decides to persecute a certain segment, we are all a victim of that,” he said.

e fact that a room full of people from various backgrounds were all sitting together and listening to him share his story is an example of the way things should be, he said. He encouraged the audience to stand up to displays of bigotry.

“We are people who love other people and we believe in a society that is made up of all kinds of people,” he said. “ at’s what I believe in.”

is Aurora Sentinel story via e Associated Press’ Storyshare, of which Colorado Community Media is a member.

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ASCENT CHURCH

“Real people pursuing a real God”

All are Welcome Sundays at 10am

In-person or Online www.ascentchurch.co

29823 Troutdale Scenic Drive, Evergreen

BERGEN PARK CHURCH

Bergen Park Church is a group of regular people who strive to improve ourselves and our community by studying the Bible and sharing our lives with each other.

On Sunday mornings you can expect contemporary live music, Children’s Ministry that seeks to love and care for your kids, teaching from the Bible, and a community of real people who are imperfect, but seek to honor God in their lives. We hope to welcome you soon to either our 9:30AM or 11:00AM Sunday service.

Search Bergen Park Church on YouTube for Livestream service at 9:30am 31919 Rocky Village Dr. 303-674-5484 info@bergenparkchurch.org / www.BergenParkChurch.org

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES

28244 Harebell Lane

Sunday Service & Sunday School 10am

Wednesday Evening 7:30pm, Zoom options available Contact: clerk@christianscienceevergreen.com for ZOOM link

Reading Room 4602 Pletner Lane, Unit 2E, Evergreen

OPEN TUE-SAT 12PM - 3PM

CHURCH OF THE CROSS

Please join us for Sunday worship at 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen or visit www.churchotc.com

8:30am Traditional Service

10:30am Contemporary Service

Communion is served every Sunday at both services. All are welcome! Visit our website at www.churchotc.com for info on church activities. 28253 Meadow Drive, Evergreen • 303-674-4130 • o ce@churchotc.com

CHURCH OF THE HILLS PRESBYTERIAN (USA)

Serving the mountain community from the heart of Evergreen Worship 10:00 a.m.

Reverend Richard Aylor

O ce Hours: Tu-Thur 9:00 - 4:00; Fri 9:00 - noon Bu alo Park Road and Hwy 73 www.churchofthehills.com

CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPAL

In-Church: Sunday Communion Quiet Service 8:00 am & with Music 10:15 am 10:15 am only Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86017266569

In-Meadow: 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m.

--June through September—

27640 Highway 74 – ¼ mile east of downtown Evergreen at the Historic Bell Tower www.transfigurationevergreen.org

CONGREGATION BETH EVERGREEN (SYNAGOGUE)

Reconstructionist Synagogue

Rabbi Jamie Arnold

www.BethEvergreen.org / (303) 670-4294

2981 Bergen Peak Drive (behind Life Care)

CONIFER CHURCH OF CHRIST

“Doing Bible Things in Bible Ways”

11825 U.S. Hwy. 285, Conifer, CO 80433

Sun: 9:00a.m. Bible Study-10:00a.m. Worship; Wed: Bible Study 7:00p.m.

EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen - 303-674-3413

www.EvergreenChristianChurch.org - eccdoc01@gmail.com

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., with communion every Sunday

We are an inclusive faith community and welcome you to join us in our new ministry journey.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Joyce Snapp, Sunday Worship 10 AM

Located one mile west of Pine Junction just o Rt. 285 966 Rim Rock Road, Bailey (303) 838-6759

All are welcome to our open/inclusive congregation!

EVERGREEN LUTHERAN CHURCH

5980 Highway 73 + 303-674-4654

Rev. Terry Schjang

Join us for Virtual Worship on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EvergreenLutheranChurch

Sunday Worship uploaded by 10am.

www.evergreenlutheran.org + All Are Welcome!

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CHURCH – EPC

1036 El Rancho Rd, Evergreen – (303) 526-9287

www.lomcc.org – o ce@lomcc.org

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m., with communion every Sunday “Real Church In An UnReal World”

A community empowered by the Holy Spirit which seeks authentic relationships with God and others to share the good news of Jesus with Evergreen, the Front Range and the world. Come as you are, all are welcome!

MOUNTAIN REVIVAL CHURCH

“Baptizing the Mountains in Jesus Name”

Sundays 11:00 am & Wednesdays 7:00 pm

Location: Aspen Park Community Center 26215 Sutton Road, Conifer, CO 80433

(Additional parking at the Park & Ride next to Big O Tires) 720-770-0380 Call, Text, or Just Drop In www.mountainrevival.org

PLATTE CANYON COMMUNITY CHURCH

Located: 4954 County Road 64 in Bailey. O ce hours MWF 8am-1pm 303-838-4409, Worship & Children’s Church at 10am

Small group studies for all ages at 9am

Transitional Pastor: Mark Chadwick Youth Pastor: Jay Vonesh

Other activities: Youth groups, Men’s/Women’s ministries, Bible studies, VBS, MOPS, Cub/Boy Scouts.

ROCKLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH

“Connecting all generations to Jesus”

Please check our website, www.Rockland.church, for updated service times ¼ mile north of I-70 at exit 254 17 S Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd., Golden, CO 80401 303-526-0668

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF EVERGREEN

Rev. Sarah Clark • 303.674.4810 • www.evergreenumc.org 3757 Ponderosa Dr. across Hwy 74 from Safeway in Evergreen

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• Lost Horse from 11725 S Maxwell Hill Rd, Littleton, CO 80127

• Last seen: around 9pm Tuesday 27th June

• Breed : AQHA

• Sex: Gelding

• Age : 14 Colour: Chestnut / Sorrell with "angel kisses"/ small amount of white spots on trunk

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Hiwan Museum summer hours: Hiwan Museum is open for tours from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from noon4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Outdoor self-guided tours are available at any time. Large groups are encouraged to call 720497-7653 to make arrangements.

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Caregiver support group: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice o ers a monthly group to provide emotional support

services for caregivers helping ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. An in-person support group meets every third Monday from 4-6 p.m. at 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen. For more information, visit mtevans.org/services/emotionalsupport/.

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

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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 includingsaid 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. CC 1287

First Publication: July 6, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

Publisher: Canyon Courier

Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 38-26-107, notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of August 2023 final settlement will be made by the County of Jefferson, State of Colorado to:

B&M ROOFING OF COLORADO INC. PO BOX 1078 ERIE, CO 80516 hereinafter called the “Contractor”, for and on account of the contract for Human Service Building Emergency Roof Repair 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 furnishing 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.

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

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Legal Notice No. CC 1292

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 20, 2023

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Name Changes

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Public notice is given on June 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

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Legal Notice No. CC 1290

First Publication: July 13, 2023

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Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on June 21, 2023, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an Adult has been filed with the Jefferson County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Roman Riazantcev be changed to Daniel Hugo-Fox Case No.: 23C680

/s/ Mary Ramsey

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Legal Notice No. CC 1291

First Publication: July 13, 2023

Last Publication: July 13, 2023

association or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnish-

2. All such claims shall be filed with Heather Frizzell, Director of Finance Jefferson County Colorado, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden CO 80419-4560.

The Petition requests that the name of Victoria Alex Golden be changed to Sophie Lola Hugo-Fox

Case No.: 23C679

/s/ Mary Ramsey

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