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Community members, Clark family host rally for victims of ISPD

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Thornton’s Bobbi Swanburg participates in Saturday’s rally for victims of the Idaho Springs Police Department in Citizens Park. Swanburg is friends with Michael Clark, who is still experiencing serious medical problems after being stunned by ISPD officers on May 30. Swanburg and Michael Clark’s daughter, Cynthia Clark, made T-shirts PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN to wear to Saturday’s rally.

Clark Zimmerman was waiting in a drive-thru line when he heard that his grandpa Michael Clark had been hospitalized after an incident with Idaho Springs police.

Flustered and panicked, Zimmerman immediately went to the hospital. He waited by his grandpa’s bed as he suffered a stroke and other health complications.

While he’s out of the hospital now, Michael Clark still needs 24-hour care, his family confirmed.

“It’s a terrible situation,” Zimmer-

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man said. “I don’t want it to happen to anyone else.”

Zimmerman, his family members, county residents, and others held a rally at Citizens Park Saturday for the victims of the Idaho Spring Police Department. About 20 protesters held signs and yelled chants calling for an independent investigation into the department and justice for its victims.

Brady Mistic, a deaf man who is suing Idaho Springs after officers deployed a stun-gun and arrested him in Sept. 2019, also attended.

He wrote in a message — read aloud by Cynthia Clark — that officers should have better training on how to interact with people who are deaf, handicapped, elderly and more.

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ELECTION 2021

Two running for Idaho Springs mayor

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Growing responsibly and providing more services for residents are among the bigger topics in the Idaho Springs mayoral race.

With current Mayor Mike Hillman term-limited, Chuck Harmon and Mike Kowalewski are the two candidates running on the Nov. 2 ballot. Harmon is currently on City Council while Kowalewski challenged Hillman in the spring 2020 recall election.

Both have lived in Idaho Springs for more than 20 years and de-

scribed economic growth and residents’ quality of life as major issues.

Harmon said Idaho Springs is at a crossroads and emphasized the need for “responsible and limited growth.” “(The city needs) better communication and better community outreach,” he continued. “… Folks should feel like they’re well-informed and it’s unquestionable that they control what happens in the town.”

Kowalewski stressed a need to balance the old with the new, saying, “We need to figure out a way to thrive off the financial mechanism

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Kowalewski has worked in the trades and currently owns Mountain View Woodworking, which he said is looking to relocate from downtown to a more commercial

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He’s served as leader of the Elks Lodge and done other behind-thescenes work with the organization, and now he says he wants to lead Idaho Springs because he loves the city.

“A ton of people keep asking me to do it,” he said. “I’m willing to put my name out there, and take the risks and hassles associated with it.”

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Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado Week of October 4 to 10 2021 A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS FOR GEORGETOWN, COLORADO “Max” and “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average ofWeek theofmax and4 to min.

“Total Precipitation” is October 10 2021 inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T = Trace of precipitation.

A local National Weather Service volunteer wind observer makes temperature and precipitation observations at about 8 a.m.

NR = Not Reported.

“Peak gust at Georgetown Lake”each isdaythe velocity at the Georgetown Weatherand Station.the Wind observations made maximum at Georgetown Lake.wind “Max” andgust “Min” temperatures are from in miles per hour time ofarethe that occurred digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average during the calendar day preceding the date of observation. Historic of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that accumulated dataduring arethebased onhours. the of record which statistical data preceding 24 T =period Trace of precipitation.

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“Peak wind gust at Georgetown Lake”have is the beenvelocity compiled (about 52 years within the period 1893-2019).

Any in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust that occurred during the calendar day preceding theweather date of records noted based onperiod a comparison of the observed with the observation.

Historicare data are based on the of record for which statistical data have been compiledvalue (about 52 years within the period 1893-2019).

Any weather records noted are based on a comparison of the observed value with the historical data set. historical data set.

Temperature (T) (degrees F) Max Min Mean daily

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Fire & Ice Chili competition one of three weekend events in downtown Georgetown

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When organizers named the Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off, perhaps they were keeping Georgetown’s strange fall weather in mind.

Mother Nature delivered a doozy on Saturday afternoon during the second annual chili competition.

The event kicked off at 11 a.m. under warm and sunny skies, but just as chili pots were starting to run empty around 1 p.m., the clouds and chill rolled in.

Then came the rain, then came the rain/snow mix. As the last few chilieaters and cooks were preparing to leave, the sun came out again.

“The weather is nastier this year,” cook Kathleen Baker said as rain was pouring in Strousse Park.

The chili competition was part of a trifecta of events in downtown, along with John Denver’s Georgetown and a car show by the Denver Mustang Club. Hundreds milled around downtown, listening to the John Denver tribute music, looking at cars and eating chili.

Proceeds from Saturday’s chili competition went to the Clear Creek County Advocates, and first responder agencies participated along with individuals and businesses.

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David Rehak Suma, Georgetown resident and local firefighter, pours a cup of the Clear Creek Fire Authority’s chili during Saturday’s second annual Fire & Ice Chili Cookoff at Georgetown’s Strousse Park. CCFA’s chili won second place. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

CHILI WINNERS Saturday: First Place: the Jordan family Second Place: Clear Creek Fire Authority Third Place: Georgetown Police Department People’s Choice: Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office

Saturday had seven total chilis, and Sunday was scheduled to have 15, mostly from individuals. Sunday’s proceeds went to the Friends of the John Tomay Memorial Library.

Baker was one of the competition’s inaugural cooks in 2019, and she decided to return because she knew it would be fun.

Instead of repeating her chili recipe from two years ago, Baker

went with a chicken-and-creambased white chili. She remarked that it’s “keto friendly,” as she’s on the ketogenic diet and wanted to make something she could eat.

A few booths over, Georgetown’s David Rehak Suma was serving the Clear Creek Fire Authority’s beefbased chili, which he and his fellow SEE CHILI, P5

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Clear Creek firefighter Jacob Glenn and his 9-week-old corgi Stetson enjoy the Fire & Ice Chili Cookoff Saturday at Georgetown’s Strousse Park. The Clear Creek Fire Authority won second place for its beef-based chili. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

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firefighters made the night before.

He said the team has tested out the recipe — which includes stout beer — a few times previously, and that it’s “turned out fantastic every time.”

Rehak Suma said he felt that, despite the change in weather, the event had a great turnout, describing a “consistent stream of people” for the first few hours.

“It’s a great way to serve the community in a couple of different

ways,” he said of the competition. “ … I’m happy to see all the support for Clear Creek first responders.”

Denver’s Natalie Sauls drove up to the mountains with her husband, Rafal Plonski, and friends for some leaf-peeping. The group heard about the event beforehand and wanted to stop along the way for chili.

While they arrived too late to try some chilis, of the four they did eat, they said Sabel’s was the best.

Even though the afternoon weather wasn’t what they’d hoped for, it ended up being a perfect match for the warm, spicy chili, Sauls described. “‘Tis’ the season,” she said.

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School board asking for money to improve buildings $33 million bond question would build elementary school, too

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value and commercial property taxpayers would pay $35 for every $100,000 of commercial property F value. The bond would be repaid in u 25 years. t Social media posts have quesn tioned the need for the bond, i whether the district should spend so r much money to renovate the former E middle school — called Building 103 b — especially with declining enroll- e ment and more. Some have even sug-d gested that since the school district s has complied with the Clear Creek s Public Health mask mandate, they w shouldn’t support the bond. m Kelly Flenniken, a 1997 Clear i Creek High School graduate, a school board member and a member r of a committee working to inform a voters about the bond and its ben- f efits, said the bond was important s because it was overdue.

“Every kid in our district deserves s m to have a classroom and a school building they can be proud of,” Flen- p niken said. “We need to make some t b upgrades to all of our buildings.”

She said it was unfortunate that some people are linking masks with the bond vote.

“It is unfortunate that this has turned into a political issue for some,” she said. “I really don’t understand how one can influence another. I hope masks will be a

The Clear Creek School District is asking voters to get behind a $33 million bond that it would use to improve current buildings and to build a new elementary school in the former middle school.

About $25 million would be used to renovate the former middle school for the new building. The remaining funds would be used in this manner: • $1.25 million at King-Murphy Elementary School to expand the prekindergarten rooms, gymnasium floor renovation, security improvements, exterior repairs and more; • $500,000 at the middle/high school for athletic field lights, gymnasium floor improvements and security improvements; • and $750,000 at Georgetown Community School to finish replacing the roof, install a commercial kitchen so the school could provide a hot lunch program, and exterior and interior improvements.

If approved by voters on Nov. 2, property taxpayers would pay an information Clear Creek County is now collecting additional $25 per $100,000 of home

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short-term pain … . The bond is a long-term plan to better the facilities today and that our kids 20 years from now will benefit from.”

According to the school district’s FAQ website, located at ccsdre1.org under the Clear Creek Constructs tab, the district believes creating a new school in Building 103 is following community wishes rather than renovating the 80-year-old Carlson Elementary School building in part because the Building 103 site is safer. In addition, the website says, the -district would get more money from selling the Carlson property than selling the Building 103 property.

Carlson has a new playground, which was designed so it could be moved, and the district estimates it would cost $60,000 to move and reassemble the equipment, plus an additional $165,000 to prepare sites for both a preschool and elementary school playground.

Pointing to the past, the district says it completed the promises it made with the $5 million bond approved by voters in 2018, replacing two elementary school playgrounds, buying three new buses, creating

the new Digger Stadium at Clear Creek High School and more. The only projects in the works are replacing more of the Georgetown Community School roof and finishing the King-Murphy Elementary School playground, which included rebuilding the retaining wall.

The district website said the district is not considering consolidating elementary schools, and it was not considering giving KingMurphy to Jeffco Public Schools, noting that the school district values neighborhood elementary schools.

The district says enrollment, which has been declining for more than a decade, is difficult to project, but it was important to have good schools for current students and to attract other families.

“We also cannot wait any longer; our facilities need much improvement and if we wait, we could easily see enrollment decrease more as families move their kids to newer, nearby facilities,” the district website said.

Flenniken hopes voters will understand the importance of good schools and their impact on students’ education.

“I think it’s the right time, the right package and the most good for the most kids,” Flenniken said.

“That is really important to me.”

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VOICES Kudos to Rockies alum Larry Walker

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What a coincidence, you’re my favorite fan.”

When the Colorado Rockies conducted a series of fan events around Colorado before they went to Spring Training in 1996, my then six-year old daughter Alex handed her baseball to Larry Walker for an autograph. As he signed her ball, she told him that he was her favorite player. Without missing a beat, he smiled, handed the ball back to her and convinced her that she was his favorite fan.

That cemented our family’s love of Walker. We’d already loved to taunt foolish base runners who unsuccessfully tried to take an extra base on balls hit to right field by yelling, “What made you think you could run on that arm?” and to cheer on Walker for his remark-

able assets at every phase of the game.

When we moved to Evergreen, where he also lived in 1997, we were thrilled by his MVP season what included a .366 batting average, 49 home runs, 46 doubles, 33 stolen bases and Columnist 130 RBIs. As was the case with most Rockies’ fans, we were proud when he was named to the Hall of Fame last year and disappointed when his induction ceremony was delayed a year because of the pandemic.

We watched with joy as he, with a Sponge Bob Square Pants lapel pin on his coat, joined the hall earlier

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this month.

We were at Coors Field Saturday when the Rockies retired his number and honored his Hall of Fame selection. When his walk-up song (Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne) was played, we were part of almost 50,000 fans who got to sing along “Aye, aye, aye” for Larry one last time and when he told the crowd, “I don’t say ‘I have a plaque in Cooperstown, I say we have a plaque in Cooperstown,’” we were reminded of the special attributes of a man who locked in a lifetime love of baseball for a little girl he told that she was his favorite fan 25 years ago.

At a time when Americans are so divided over so many things, sports provide us an important way to come together in support of a com-

mon goal. During the Rockies’ 29 years in Colorado, there have been more disappointments than celebrations as they’ve made the playoffs just five times and won a single National League pennant. Despite that, we collectively share many happy memories and continue to “root, root, root for the home team” and dream of that magical season when we will finally win it all.

Congratulations to Larry Walker for his well-deserved selection as the first ever Colorado Rockies player to join the Hall of Fame. Now that that barrier has been broken, we can join together in support of the next local hero to earn the same honor.

Greg Romberg is president of Romberg and Associates. He lives in Evergreen with his wife, Laurie.

Late autumn can still delight anglers and aspen-watchers

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here are so many pluses awaiting the outdoors person during the fall Colorado landscape change of scene.

None, however, equals the mystic, constant color change occurring among the striking aspen groves and the nightly cooling of the small high mountain streams.

The evolution of the aspen tree colors brings a wave of observers to the mountains. Many are those who chase trout who experience an opportunity missed.

Small streams suggest brook trout, that frisky and colorful small stream trout that becomes more active in the fall. The same period the sky glows with the gold, rust, orange and mixture of brilliant colors of the aspen leave. The gradual process of both natural occurrences offers observers a

chance to enjoy both events if we miss the early or late changes.

Let me suggest while you may feel you have missed the prime period Colorado Color change. Maybe you have not?

The water-rich Ron Hellbusch tributaries of the upper South Platte River basin crisscross South Park providing fishing and public access worth seeking out. This expanding valley from Kenosha Pass northwest to Salt Creek Pass above Buena Vista is one of the closer viewing and small-stream angling destinations where visitors will see colors still in transi-

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tion for just a bit longer and ample small stream fishing in the cooling waters.

Jefferson, Michigan, Terral, Middle Fork and South Fork streams all provide cooling snow melt brook trout water. US 285 will find South Park in less than a twohour drive from the Front Range.

Division of Parks and Wildlife fishing maps and agency brochures will guide anglers to state campgrounds and parking access. Park County Road maps will open aspen viewing consider within the top 10 view regions in Colorado.

Make plans soon for a drive to South Park. The sights and the streams are calling.

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POLICE BLOTTER

Crime Calls from Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Monday, Sept. 27 — Idaho Springs officers responded to the 1600 block of Colorado Boulevard on reports of an infant in the street. Officers arrived and found the infant with a passerby who had prevented the infant from going into traffic.

ISPD located the parents, returned the infant safely, and cited both parents for child neglect.

Tuesday, Sept. 28 — Idaho Springs officers responded to the 2400 block of Miner Street for reports of a road rage incident. They found one of the vehicles involved keyed on both sides. They checked the surveillance videos but were unable to identify the suspects.

Friday, Oct. 1 — An Idaho Springs officer responded to the 1400 block of Miner Street for a report of a disgruntled employee refusing to leave the establishment. The officer was able to diffuse the situation between employees, and a man was escorted off the property.

for multiple motorcycle accidents.

The highway had recently been grooved for future paving, making lane changes unsafe motorcycles.

This caused the drivers to lose control of their bikes. ISPD officers notified the Colorado Department of Transportation of the hazard.

Saturday, Oct. 2 — Colorado State Patrol investigated an rollover accident along Interstate 70, with local agencies assisting. The two occupants reportedly ran from the scene, and officers later determined the car was stolen and there were other illegal items inside. The female occupant was located and arrested for multiple felony warrants.

Sunday, Oct. 3 — An Idaho Springs officer responded to a disturbance at a business in the 2600 block of Colorado Boulevard. By the time the officer arrived, one man had already left the property. An employee reported the man was upset and yelling at her about money he was owed. ISPD is attempting to locate and serve the man a trespass notice.

-Corinne Westeman

Saturday, Oct. 2 — Idaho Springs officers responded to the eastbound Interstate 70 near mile marker 241

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PROTEST FROM PAGE 1

especially because officers Nicholas Hanning and Ellie Summers were involved both times.

Michael Clark was standing unarmed in his home, complaining about his neighbors, when Hanning deployed a stun-gun. Michael Clark subsequently lost consciousness and hit his head on a chair as he fell backward.

Afterward, Hanning was charged with third-degree assault of an at-risk person and terminated from ISPD. Summers was disciplined internally and is still with the department.

In Mistic’s case, officers confronted him after he approached them during a traffic stop. They knocked him to the ground and deployed a stun-gun, as Mistic yelled “no ears.”

Only after Mistic was handcuffed did officers realize he’s deaf.

Then-ISPD Chief Chris Malanka reviewed the incident at the time and deemed the officers’ actions appropriate.

Current Chief Nate Buseck, who joined ISPD in April, stated in an email Saturday that the department holds its employees accountable.

He said Michael Clark’s case is an example of this, as the department “took decisive action” and requested an outside agency investigate. This led to the criminal charges against Hanning and his termination.

“I have encouraged the public to contact me if they feel officers have not met their expectations,” Buseck wrote. “I am always … open to listen-

ing to suggestions on how ISPD can improve.”

Because of pending litigation, Buseck said he would not comment further.

Black Hawk’s Jeri Brewer, who was among Saturday’s protesters, felt Hanning’s termination wasn’t enough. She wanted lawmakers at all levels to investigate ISPD and pass more police reform laws to ensure these incidents don’t happen again.

“The police are not above the law,” she said. `We need it to stop’ Cynthia Clark described how her dad moved to Idaho Springs because he wanted to be close to the mountains and the creek. But, he hasn’t been home since May 30.

Clark described how stressful the past four months have been, saying she felt alone in her fight until recently.

“It’s overwhelming to see so many people … who want to see a change,” she said over the megaphone. “ … A lot of this could’ve been prevented.”

Cynthia Clark said everyone has a right to be safe in Idaho Springs.

She wants the entire department, but especially Summers, to be held accountable.

She said the city will be hearing a lot more from the protesters soon, and invited people to join the Facebook group named “No More ISPD Victims.”

Dumont’s Autumn Brooks, a volunteer lobbyist for the school district, described working with Malanka to lobby for Colorado’s police reform bill, SB 20-217, which passed last year.

Now, though, she felt like the wool

Georgetown’s Tiffany Weber shouts and signs “no more victims” in American Sign Language during Saturday’s rally for victims of the Idaho Springs Police Department in Citizens Park. Brady Mistic, a deaf man who was stunned and arrested by ISPD officers in 2019, has filed a lawsuit over the incident. Mistic attended Saturday’s rally and asked that officers receive better training on how to interact with people who are deaf, handicapped, elderly, and more. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

had been pulled over her eyes.

“We demand better,” she said.

Ultimately, though, the community needs a working relationship with the police, Brooks commented. She believed the relationship could be rebuilt, but only after the city takes steps toward accountability and

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reform.

Zimmerman said that he’s going to study to become a police officer, so he can make a difference and be part of the solution.

“We need it to stop,” he said. “ …

We want good cops up here to make a difference.”

by Julianne Seifert

by Mary Shelley, 1818

There are certain literary classics which have become so much a part of our collective consciousness that we can be reasonably sure we know the stories, whether we’ve read the actual books or not.

Their titles become shorthand for iconic images or ideas, ones that we reference easily and often. But as time passes, the original characters and plots begin to be lost in their own mythos, and eventually one has to admit that the only way to really understand a story and the elements that made it famous is to go back and read the book that started it all.

As we proceed further into October, houses all over will be decorated for Halloween, and kids and adults alike will be thinking about costumes or picking out scary movies to watch on the night of the 31st. There are sure to be a fair number of depictions of the infamous Victor Frankenstein and his monster floating around, as both have become hallmarks of all that is eerie and unsettling in our innermost thoughts. The creature assembled from parts of dead bodies, the mad scientist who was arrogant enough to make him and then abandon him; these are ideas that haunt us. The question is, over the two centuries they’ve spent being written into plays, movies, sequels, prequels, and retellings, getting transplanted, redesigned, and confused with each other, how far have they drifted from the novel they first appeared in?

Frankenstein is, in many ways, surprising. Unlike many of the books of its era, it is short, fast-paced, and plot-driven, while still taking the time to focus on the inner struggles and intense emotions of its complex protagonists. Its well-known scenes of ugliness and horror are interspersed with soaring, detailed descriptions of beauty:

glaciers and rivers, thunderstorms and frozen seas. In a time when female authors tended to confine themselves to writing comedies of manners, it was written by a woman – and a young one at that – and became one of the first and most influential classics in both the horror and science fiction genres.

Most of all, it is a book that challenges its readers to sympathize with each of its diametrically opposed leads; to see in both man and monster the capacity for good, and then to understand the fatal flaws which undo them, driving one to violence and the other to insanity. If you take away all the lore and tradition that have built up around the story, that appeal to humanity remains, making it easy to see how Frankenstein took hold of readers’ imaginations from the beginning, and why it continues to fascinate people now.

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previously worked in aerospace as a parts manufacturer, Harmon continues working on local rental properties he’s owned since 1994.

Along with joining City Council in 2019, Harmon has been involved with local historical societies and the city’s Historic Preservation Review Commission.

Idaho Springs is one of the best-kept secrets as far as quality of life goes, Harmon said, and he wants to be mayor to ensure it’s an even better place to live.

“I don’t think anybody moved here because they want Kowalewski to be part of the next Highlands Ranch or Aurora,” he continued.

Goals as mayor Along with improving communication, Harmon said he wants Idaho Springs to be competitive for grants, particularly infrastructure-focused Harmon ones from the federal government. It’s imperative that the city replace its old water and sewer lines, especially before any street projects, he commented.

He’s also excited to see Virginia Canyon Mountain Park completed and wants to ensure it’s properly maintained.

Overall, he wants the city’s small

businesses to thrive. He suggested hosting festivals, farmers’ markets and other events to promote citizen participation and ensure Idaho Springs’ economic prosperity continues.

For Kowalewski, he wants the city to spend more money on services and less on administration.

Kowalewski specifically mentioned snow removal, saying that he wants to ensure the new Colorado Boulevard sidewalks are safe and intact. However, it should be in a way that helps people rather than penalizing them, he described.

Another way the city could do that, Kowalewski commented, is hosting more clean-up days.

“Things like that are so easy to do,” he continued. “They involve the people instead of giving them a hard time.”

Final thoughts Kowalewski felt that much of what the city does is driven by money and not by the greater good. As mayor, he wants to change that, and spend Idaho Springs’ funds in ways that are efficient and benefit community members rather than the tourists.

Kowalewski felt that a vote for Harmon would a vote for “more of the same,” regarding the city’s current administration.

Over the years, Harmon said he’s been astounded by how much businesses and individuals love their community and feel a need to give back.

It’s why he loves Idaho Springs and wants to be mayor.

“That’s exactly why I’ve enjoyed being on (City Council),” he said. “ … We don’t agree on everything, but we have the love of our town in common.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Former ISPD officer’s hearing continued to Nov. 30 Nicholas Hanning, the former Idaho Springs police officer charged with assault, has had his disposition hearing continued to 2 p.m. Nov. 30. At that time, a plea may be entered or the case may be scheduled for trial.

During a brief court appearance on Oct. 5, both Hanning’s defense attorney and the prosecution asked for the continuance to gather more information. County Judge Cynthia Jones granted the request.

Hanning has been charged with third-degree assault of an at-risk person for deploying a stun gun against Michael Clark, 75, on May 30. Clark, who was unarmed in his home when he was stunned, has since suffered serious medical problems.

Hanning has also been named in a lawsuit by Brady Mistic, a deaf man who claims Hanning and another ISPD officer used “unnecessary force” when they deployed a stun-gun and arrested him in Sept.

2019.

Contract awarded for Devil’s Nose shooting range construction The U.S. Forest Service has awarded the construction contract for the Devil’s Nose target shooting range, which will be along Highway 103 northwest of Echo Lake.

Construction will last about five-and-a-half months, potentially across two seasons depending on the weather, so the range should be open sometime in 2023, USFS representatives have confirmed.

The U.S. Forest Service has awarded the contract to build the Devil’s Nose target shooting range, which will be along Highway 103 northwest of Echo Lake. Depending on the weather, the range might take two seasons to build, but the agency hopes to open it in COURTESY OF USDA FOREST SERVICE 2023.

Construction should start sometime late spring 2022, weather allowing.

Once the range is open, it will prompt dispersed shooting closures in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Clear Creek County south of I-70, which USFS finalized in summer 2019.

During an Oct. 5 county commissioners meeting, Clear Creek District Ranger Scott Haas said the USFS’ partnership with the county and other entities has been critical

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The agency has been working on the project since 2013 as part of a sport-shooting partnership with counties and other entities across the Northern Front Range, and in 2015, the agency decided to build the range. Since then, USFS has been finalizing funding and other logistics.

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues The Colorado Constitution (Article V, Section 1(7.3)) requires the Colorado Legislative Council to publish the ballot title and legal text of each statewide ballot measure.

A “YES/FOR” vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a “NO/AGAINST” vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances.

Amendment 78 Legislative Authority for Spending State Money The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Constitution or Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Constitution and Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Constitution and a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning money that the state receives, and, in connection therewith, requiring all money received by the state, including money provided to the state for a particular purpose, known as custodial money, to be subject to appropriation by the general assembly after a public hearing; repealing the authority to disburse money from the state treasury by any other means; requiring all custodial money to be deposited into the newly created custodial funds transparency fund and the earnings on those deposits to be transferred to the general fund; and allowing the state to retain and spend all custodial money and earnings and revenue on that custodial money as a voter-approved revenue change?

Text of Measure: Be it enacted by the People of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In the constitution of the state of Colorado, section 33 of article V, amend section 33 as follows: No moneys in the state treasury, nor custodial moneys, shall be disbursed therefrom by the treasurer except upon appropriations made by law, or otherwise authorized by law, and any amount disbursed shall be

substantiated by vouchers signed and approved in the manner prescribed by law.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-31108, amend (5) as follows: (5) If all or a portion of any money received by the attorney general and paid to the department of the treasury pursuant to subsection (2) of this section is custodial money, the attorney general shall direct the state treasurer in writing to place such custodial money in a separate account. Any custodial money placed in a separate account pursuant to this subsection (5) is not subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly. A copy of the written direction to the state treasurer must be delivered to the joint budget committee. Such written direction must set forth the basis for the attorney general’s determination that the money is custodial money and must specify the manner in which the money will be expended. Such written direction must be given to the state treasurer within thirty days after the date the money is paid to the department of the treasury. Any custodial money placed in a separate account pursuant to this subsection (5) must be expended only for the purposes for which the money has been provided.

The department shall provide with its annual budget request an accounting of how custodial money has been or will be expended. For informational purposes, the expenditure of such money may be indicated in the annual general appropriation act.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75201, add 3(d)(e)(f) and (g) as follows: (3)(d) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “custodial money” or “custodial funds” means money received by the state: (I) That originated from a source other than the state of Colorado; (II) That is awarded or otherwise provided to the state for a particular purpose; (III) For which the state is acting as a custodian or trustee to carry out the particular purpose for which the money has been provided. (e) Custodial fund transparency fund created.

(I) There is hereby created in the department of treasury a custodial funds transparency fund.

The custodial funds transparency fund shall receive all revenue collected by the state as custodial moneys. Earnings and Revenue from the custodial funds transparency fund shall

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revert to the general fund. All other money remaining in the custodial funds transparency fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the general fund.

(II) In state fiscal year 2022-2023, and each fiscal year thereafter, the general assembly shall annually appropriate the custodial funds transparency fund for such purposes as specified by law.

(III) moneys from the custodial funds transparency fund shall be appropriated in a public hearing with opportunity for public comment. (f) Revenue collected as custodial funds, as authorized by the voters at the statewide election in the November 2021, together with earnings and revenue, shall be retained and spent by the state as a voter-approved revenue change and shall be exempt from all revenue, spending, and other limitations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution or any other law.

SECTION 4. Effective Date. All provisions of all sections shall take effect on July 1, 2022.

Proposition 119 Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title: SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED $137,600,000 ANNUALLY ON RETAIL MARIJUANA SALES BY A CHANGE TO THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORADO CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 17, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, CREATING AN INDEPENDENT STATE AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-

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BY PARENTS; FUNDING THE PROGRAM BY INCREASING THE RETAIL MARIJUANA SALES TAX BY 5% BY 2024 AND REALLOCATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL LANDS INCOME; AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AND REVENUE FOR PROGRAM FUNDING AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE; SPECIFYING THAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TUTORING AND EXTRA INSTRUCTION IN SUBJECTS INCLUDING READING, MATH, SCIENCE, WRITING, MUSIC, AND ART, TARGETED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAINING, AND OTHER ACADEMIC OR ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AND PRIORITIZING PROGRAM FINANCIAL AID FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS? Text of Measure: Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add article 86.1 to title 22 as follows: ARTICLE 86.1 LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS (LEAP) PROGRAM 22-86.1-101. Legislative declaration. The voters of the state of Colorado find and declare that: (1) Out-of-school learning opportunities are critical for all Colorado children and youth.

These learning opportunities, during periods and timeframes outside of their regular school schedules, provide essential academic and life skills for children and youth to thrive in school and life. These learning opportunities are critical to maintaining and enhancing academic performance and mental, physical, and emotional health for all children.

(2) The intent of the voters in enacting this article 86.1 is to create a statewide learning program that will provide consistent and reliable access to learning opportunities for all of Colorado’s children and youth outside of their regular school schedules.

It is further intended that such program will allow for: tutoring and supplemental academic instruction in core subject areas, including reading, mathematics, science, and writing; targeted support for children and youth with special needs and learning disabilities; access to mental, physical, and emotional health counseling and services; English language and foreign language acquisition; access to

additional learning supplies and materials, especially for rural students; and other programs that provide academic or enrichment opportunities no longer offered in many schools, including, but not limited to: music, dance, arts, and career and technical education training.

(3) Creating the learning enrichment and academic progress program will ensure that these learning experiences are equally available to all Colorado children and youth and that families will have the authority and responsibility to choose programs, experiences, and activities that they believe to be the best fit for their child or youth.

(4) All children have unique strengths, needs, and learning styles. Encouraging innovation in the creation and provision of new and expanded learning opportunities statewide will benefit Colorado’s children and youth and reinforce the learning that takes place in many school environments.

(5) Implementation of the learning enrichment and academic progress program will provide benefits to Colorado communities by providing: supplemental support to students that will accrue to the benefit of students, their families, and their in-school educators; additional employment opportunities for individual educators and providers; and increased economic stability for students and families.

(6) Providing additional money to the state public school fund ensures that the ongoing financial costs of the learning enrichment and academic progress program has minimal financial impact on the state general fund.

(7) By applying a state sales tax to retail marijuana and transferring a portion of revenues earned on Colorado’s school trust lands to the state public school fund, the state will be able to fund the learning enrichment and academic progress program for Colorado children and youth.

22-86.1-102. Definitions. As used in this article 86.1, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Authority” means the Colorado learning authority created by section 22-86.1-103.

(2) “Board” means the Colorado learning authority board of directors created by section 22-86.1-105.

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(3) “Eligible child or youth” means a child or youth who is five years of age or older in a qualifying year but who is under eighteen years of age and who resides in Colorado and is, or will be, eligible for admission to public school within the state.

(4) “Learning enrichment and academic progress program” or “LEAP program” or “program” means the learning program created in this article 86.1.

(5) “Learning opportunities fund” or “fund” means the learning enrichment and academic progress fund created by section 22-86.1-106.

(6) “Local education provider” means a school district, a board of cooperative services, a district charter school, or an institute charter school.

(7)(a) “Out-of-school learning opportunity” or “Learning opportunity” means a program, service, system, activity, materials, or other pursuit or purchase that provides supplemental educational or developmental support to eligible children or youth outside of normal school operations. (b) “Learning opportunity” includes, but is not limited to: tutoring and supplemental academic instruction in core subject areas, including reading, mathematics, science, and writing; targeted support for children and youth with special needs and learning disabilities; English language and foreign language acquisition; career and technical education training; other programs that provide academic or enrichment opportunities; and reasonable and necessary materials and supplies to complete or participate in a learning opportunity. (c) “Learning opportunity” also includes emotional and physical therapy, mental health services, social emotional learning, mentoring, and other services that support students in their pursuit of a holistic and meaningful education. (d) “Learning opportunity” does not include in-school instruction, services, materials, curricula, or programs provided as part of a normal course of study conducted in accordance with a student’s compulsory attendance requirements under section 22-33-104. “Learning opportunity” does not include credit recovery programs regardless of the time of day or day of the week they

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(8) “Parent” means a parent or legal guardian of an eligible child or youth or an individual who stands in loco parentis of an eligible child or youth.

22-86.1-103. The learning enrichment and academic progress program and authority establishment - purposes - powers. (1) There is hereby established an independent agency within the department of education, the Colorado learning authority. The authority shall exercise its powers and perform its duties and functions as if it were transferred to the department by a type 1 transfer under the provisions of the “Administrative Organization Act of 1968,” article 1 of title 24. In addition to any other statutory powers, duties, and functions of the authority, the authority may perform all budgeting, purchasing, planning, and related management functions independently of the department, the state board of education, and the commissioner of education.

(2) There is hereby created the learning enrichment and academic progress program for the distribution of financial aid on behalf of eligible children or youth in Colorado to be used for learning opportunities.

(3) The authority shall: (a) Seek to increase access to learning opportunities for every eligible child or youth, ensure a broad diversity of learning opportunities and providers, and help parents choose resources for their child or youth. (b) Create and develop criteria for the provision and selection of learning opportunities for distribution of funds, consistent with and in furtherance of the goals and purposes stated in section 22-86.1-101, to be provided within the state of Colorado for eligible children or youth. An allowable use of financial aid includes reasonable expenses for transportation of an eligible child or youth to and from learning opportunities. It is the intent of the people that the financial aid distributed will be new dollars to spend on new services and must not supplant existing public or charitable funding for programs available to eligible children or youth. (c) Create and develop criteria for publication, solicitation, receipt, and evaluation of

applications from potential providers of learning opportunities under the program.

Such criteria must maximize the number and diversity of providers that parents and eligible children or youth can choose, must enable parents to evaluate the provider once services have been received, and must also ensure that small community-based providers are eligible and able to participate in the program. (d) Create and develop criteria to certify providers of learning opportunities under the program. In the interest of facilitating academic interventions for students who are behind their grade level, the authority shall pre-certify local school districts, boards of cooperative services, and other local education providers and create a process to ensure priority approval of educators as qualified providers.

The authority is not eligible for certification as a provider. Minimum requirements to be an eligible provider must include being authorized to do business in Colorado and carrying sufficient liability insurance as determined by the authority. The authority may provide reasonable support to providers to ensure a broad representation of providers can meet the requirements of this subsection (3). Immediate family members are not eligible to be qualified providers in the provision of services to their child or youth. The authority shall determine under what circumstances a qualified provider loses their certification and may ban providers who have engaged in fraud or other specious financial activities, within the scope of this program, from providing services to eligible children or youth. (e) Create and develop criteria to establish procedures to ensure child or youth safety, including the provision of recent background checks provided through the Colorado bureau of investigation or similar federal agency for providers who come in contact with children or youth. (f) Create and develop criteria to establish and manage financial aid on behalf of parents and to compensate approved providers of learning opportunities for eligible uses specifically and independently chosen by parents and provided to an eligible child or youth. The financial aid funds must be provided and administered with the method of distribution to be determined by the authority and subject to the maximum financial aid amount per eligible child or youth as determined by the authority as follows:

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(I) In determining the method of distribution, the authority shall prioritize low-income families with children or youth who could not otherwise afford learning opportunities.

Within the prioritized income category of children and youth, the authority may place an additional priority on those eligible children or youth who are not proficient at grade level in reading, math, or other core academic areas, or who have special educational, physical, or emotional needs or disabilities.

(II) In calendar year 2022, the authority shall, to the maximum extent practicable, distribute financial aid for eligible children or youth.

(III) In calendar year 2023, the authority shall ensure that the total annual financial aid distribution for each prioritized eligible child or youth participating in the program is at least one thousand five hundred dollars, and may provide financial aid awards to non-prioritized eligible children or youth in amounts less than one thousand five hundred dollars as determined by the authority. The authority may choose to have one application and financial aid disbursal period or more than one. For each disbursal period, the authority shall award financial aid as follows: (A) Financial aid must be distributed first to eligible children or youth who reside in households that are at or below one hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

(B) After all eligible children or youth residing in households at or below one hundred percent of the federal poverty level who have chosen to participate in the program have received financial aid, the authority shall distribute financial aid to eligible children or youth who reside in households that are greater than one hundred and less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

(C) After all eligible children or youth residing in households that are greater than one hundred and less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level who have chosen to participate in the program have received financial aid, the authority shall distribute financial aid to eligible children or youth who reside in households that are at or above two hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

(IV) In calendar year 2024 and in subsequent calendar years, the authority shall determine the financial aid award amounts to be provided

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(V) In determining the manner in which families qualify for the program, the authority should ensure simple and easily understandable application forms and processes. The authority has control over when and how financial aid is distributed to approved providers that the parents choose, subject to administrative rules adopted by the board. Such financial aid must further be provided and administered in a manner that does not discriminate against any eligible child or youth, eligible child or youth’s family, provider, or learning opportunity on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, native language, religious affiliation, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, or physical or mental disability. (g) Create multiple-year financial aid as practicable for low-income eligible children or youth residing in households that are less than two hundred percent of the federal poverty level to ensure those eligible children or youth have the assurance of funding for a minimum of a three-year period regardless of changes to the family’s income level and to provide stability for those children or youth. (h) Create and develop criteria and protocols for rollover of unused funds for each financial aid recipient, for use by the recipient in additional learning opportunities under the program. Any financial aid of a child or youth who no longer qualifies as an eligible child or youth must revert back to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund. Financial aid funds may accumulate for three years, but upon the start of the fourth year of funding, the entirety of the funds, excepting the newly awarded fourth-year funds, revert back to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund. At the time an eligible child or youth reaches the age of eighteen, any remaining financial aid for that child or youth must revert back to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund. (i) Cause to be conducted, and make publicly available, annual independent financial audits of the authority. Such audits must be conducted by certified public accountants and must be filed with the board no later than July 1 of each year for the previous calendar year. As a component of the audits, the auditor shall select a representative sample of providers

and evaluate whether the funds were used for the purposes outlined in this section.

Additionally, the authority may contract with a third-party evaluator to evaluate the efficacy of providers. The authority shall redact all names of taxpayers and social security numbers or tax identification numbers before publicly releasing any audit or other financial report. (j) To the maximum extent practicable, create and implement an evaluation system by January 1, 2024, to measure the impacts of learning opportunities provided to eligible students and to ensure that learning providers are rated by quantitative and qualitative results. This system must also incorporate parent and youth feedback and ratings and must be publicly and easily available for use by eligible children or youth and their families. At a minimum, these metrics and data must be collected, analyzed, and made publicly available annually. In designing the evaluation system, the authority shall prioritize: (I) The development of a range of impact metrics that may encompass qualitative, quantitative, short-term, and longitudinal data; (II) The integration of authority-developed data systems with data systems in school districts or other public entities to assess for short-term academic impact and long-term life outcomes; and (III) The protection of student and family personal identifying information.

(4) In addition to the duties specified in subsection (3) of this section, the Colorado learning authority has the following duties, some or all of which may be delegated by contract: (a) Administer, in accordance with criteria established under subsection (3)(c) of this section, the publication, solicitation, receipt, evaluation, and selection of applications from potential providers of learning opportunities under the program to which parents may direct financial aid; (b) Enter into agreements and contracts as necessary with approved providers of learning opportunities under the program; (c) Develop, establish, and manage a system for receipt, processing, and evaluation of applications from eligible children or youth;

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(d) Assist eligible children or youth, parents, and their families in navigating and selecting among available learning opportunities; (e) Provide technical, programmatic, and capacity building expertise and funding to increase the number and quality of providers; (f) Establish, manage, and distribute financial aid for eligible children or youth funded by the learning opportunities fund to pay approved providers of approved learning opportunities; and (g) Provide technology services, subject to criteria established and determined by the authority, for purposes of monitoring and tracking the use of financial aid by eligible children or youth and approved provider performance and payments.

(5) No more than ten percent of money from the learning enrichment and academic progress fund may be spent on administrative expenses in any fiscal year after the end of fiscal year 2025. The authority shall annually review the percentage of money from the learning enrichment and academic progress fund that can be spent on administrative expenses and reduce the percentage as possible.

(6) The authority is subject to all the applicable requirements of the “Colorado Open Records Act”, part 2 of article 72 of title 24, C.R.S., and the “Colorado Open Meetings Law”, part 4 of article 6 of title 24, C.R.S. (7)(a) The authority shall ensure that the learning program is administered in a manner that: (I) Provides assistance to benefit eligible children or youth on behalf of parents who have specifically and independently chosen a learning opportunity, not any particular qualified provider; (II) Does not discriminate against any eligible child or youth, eligible child or youth’s family, or provider’s religious affiliation; (III) Ensures that the program does not require any courses in religion or theology; and (IV) Does not deny any eligible child or youth the program’s benefits based on the religious character of the provider.

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22-86.1-104. Additional powers of the Colorado learning authority. (1) In addition to any other powers granted to the authority in this article 86.1, the authority has the following powers: (a) To adopt, have, and use a seal and to alter the same at its pleasure; (b) To enter into any contract or agreement not inconsistent with this article 86.1 or the laws of this state and to authorize the executive director to enter into contracts, execute all instruments, and do all things necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers granted in this article 86.1; (c) To purchase, lease, trade, exchange, or otherwise acquire, maintain, hold, improve, mortgage, lease, sell, and dispose of personal property, whether tangible or intangible, or any interest therein; and to purchase, lease, trade, exchange, or otherwise acquire real property or any interest therein and to maintain, hold, improve, mortgage, lease, or otherwise transfer such real property, so long as such transactions do not interfere with the mission of the authority as specified in section 22-86.1103; (d) To acquire space, equipment, services, supplies, and insurance necessary to carry out the purposes of this article 86.1; (e) To contract for and to accept any gifts, grants, or loans of funds, property, or any other aid in any form from the federal government, the state, any state agency, or any other source, or any combination thereof, and to comply, subject to the provisions of this article 86.1, with the terms and conditions thereof; (f) To fix the time and place or places at which its regular and special meetings are to be held; (g) To adopt and from time to time amend or repeal bylaws and rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this article 86.1; (h) To appoint a treasurer of the board and such other officers as the board of directors may determine and provide for their duties and terms of office;

(i) To appoint an executive director and such agents, employees, and professionaland business advisers as may from time to time be necessary in its judgment to accomplish the purposes of this article 86.1, to fix the compensation of such executive director, employees, agents, and advisers, and to establish the powers and duties of all such agents, employees, and other persons contracting with the authority; (j) To make and execute agreements, contracts, or other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers and functions of the authority under this article 86.1, including but not limited to, contracts with any person, firm, corporation, state agency, local government, or other entity; and (k) To have and exercise all rights and powers necessary or incidental to or implied from the specific powers granted in this article 86.1, which specific powers must not be considered as a limitation upon any power necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes and intent of this article 86.1.

22-86.1-105. Colorado learning authority - board of directors - powers and duties. (1) The authority consists of a board of directors, appointed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, and any staff or contract employees hired by the authority as authorized by law. Any staff hired by the authority are employees subject to the state personnel system of this state as defined in section 13 of article XII of the state constitution and article 50 of title 24; except that, all positions classified by the authority as professional officers and professional staff of the authority are declared to be educational in nature and exempt from the state personnel system.

(2) The board consists of nine members, no more than five of whom are members of the same political party. Members must be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. (a) Members of the initial board must be appointed by January 15, 2022. In making the appointments, the governor shall seek board members who have significant experience in start-up enterprises and delivering educational services to low-income children, including, for example, expertise in: (I) E-commerce or payment systems; (II) Cybersecurity;

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(III) Organizational start-up and structure; (IV) Nonprofit experience with services for lowincome families and communities; (V) Experience in kindergarten through 12th grade education, including but not limited, to educators and administrators; (VI) Consumer technology providers with consumers;

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(VII) Overseeing user-directed accounts; and (VIII) Database creation or management. (b) At least one member of the initial board must be a parent of a child who would qualify as a prioritized eligible child or youth for the program. (c) Members of the initial board shall serve a single term of three years. (d) The term of any member appointed prior to January 1, 2025 expires on December 31, 2024. The governor shall make new appointments to the board for terms beginning on or after January 1, 2025 by selecting new board members from a list of recommended candidates generated by the initial board through a process open to applications from the public. The governor shall appoint all subsequent new board members from a list of recommended candidates generated by the then-existing board through a process open to applications from the public.

Each list must provide a minimum of three recommended candidates for each position to be appointed, or such lesser number as there are applications. After January 1, 2025, the board shall consist of one resident of each congressional district of the state and one or two at-large members, depending on the number of congressional districts in the state at the time of appointment to ensure an odd number of board members. After January 1, 2025, members of the board shall be as follows: (I) At least four members who are a parent or legal guardian of a child who is five years of age or older but who is under seventeen years of age; (II) Two representatives of a nonprofit organization that has a focus on services for low-income families and communities; and (III) At least three members who have experience

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(3) As soon as reasonably practicable, the initial board of directors shall establish a learning opportunities parent advisory council and a learning opportunities provider advisory council to: (a) Provide input to the board concerning the program, eligibility of children and youth, criteria for qualifications of learning providers, financial aid distribution, and all other matters of implementing the learning program; and (b) Provide recommendations to the appointing authority for parent representation on the board.

(4) Members of the ongoing board may not during their terms of service be employed by or contract with persons that provide or offer to provide learning opportunities under the program.

(5) Members of the initial and ongoing boards may receive a per diem of up to two hundred dollars for attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the board at the discretion of the chair based on financial hardship and are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties, together with mileage at the rate at which members of the general assembly are reimbursed pursuant to section 2-2-317. A member of the board who is a state officer or employee shall not claim per diem compensation, but must be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties, together with mileage at the rate at which members of the general assembly are reimbursed pursuant to section 2-2-317.

(6)(a) The initial and ongoing boards must also consist of four nonvoting members, three of

whom are appointed by the board chair and one by the executive director of the Colorado commission of Indian affairs. (b) The nonvoting members must: (I) Be fourteen years of age or older but under nineteen years of age; and (II) Be enrolled in and attending a tribal or Colorado junior high, middle, or high school, including an online or charter school or approved facility school as defined in section 22-2-402; be participating in a nonpublic, homebased educational program; be participating in a high school equivalency examination program; or have obtained a high school diploma through successful completion of a high school equivalency examination, as defined in section 22-33-102 (8.5). (c) The initial appointments for nonvoting members of the board of directors must be completed by June 1, 2022. Nonvoting members serve for two-year terms, except that, as determined by the board chair, two nonvoting members initially appointed to the board will serve for one year. Nonvoting members of the board may serve up to two consecutive terms.

Nonvoting members of the board may receive a per diem of up to two hundred dollars for attendance at regularly scheduled meetings of the board at the discretion of the chair based on financial hardship and are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing official duties, together with mileage at the rate at which members of the general assembly are reimbursed pursuant to section 2-2-317.

(7) The board has the following powers and duties: (a) To hire an executive director; (b) To establish and oversee the program created by this article 86.1, assuring that as much funding as practicable is dedicated to the provision of financial aid and assistance to eligible children or youth and their families in finding and selecting available learning opportunities; (c) To obtain the services of expert consultants as necessary and appropriate for the performance of its duties and responsibilities; (d) To elect one director as chair of the board

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and another director as chairman pro tem of the board; and (e) To perform all such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the duties and responsibilities specified in this article 86.1.

22-86.1-106. Learning enrichment and academic progress fund - creation - crediting of money to fund - use of fund. (1) The learning enrichment and academic progress fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund is administered by the authority and consists of all money transferred or credited to the fund pursuant to subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this section and section 39-28.8-203(1)(c). All interest and income earned on the deposit and investment of money in the fund must be credited to the fund and must not be transferred to the general fund or any other state fund at the end of any state fiscal year.

(2) The authority may seek, accept, and expend any gifts, grants, donations, loans of funds, property, or any other revenue or aid in any form from the federal government, the state, any state agency, any other public source, any private source, or any combination thereof, and any such monetary receipts must be credited to the fund and any such in-kind receipts must be applied for the benefit of the fund.

(3) At the end of the third and fourth quarters of state fiscal year 2021-22, the state treasurer shall transfer from the general fund to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund the same amount of money transferred to the state public school fund pursuant to section 36-1-116(1)(d). For that state fiscal year, an amount of state general fund revenue equal to the total amount of such transfers shall be exempt from all revenue, spending, and other limitations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution and any other law.

(4) At the end of each state fiscal year, beginning with the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022, the state treasurer shall transfer from the general fund to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund the same amount of money transferred to the state public school fund pursuant to section 36-1-116(1)(d). For each state fiscal year an amount of state general fund revenue equal to the amount of such transfer shall be exempt from all revenue, spending, and other limitations under section 20

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the state public school fund created in section 22-54-114.

(5) The money transferred or credited to the fund, including any income and interest derived from the deposit and investment of such money, is exempt from any restriction on spending, revenue, or appropriations, including the restrictions of section 20 of Article X of the state constitution or any other law.

(II) Beginning with the state fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022, any amounts to be credited or transferred to the permanent school fund pursuant to subsections (1)(a)(II)(A) and (1)(b)(I) of this section in excess of twenty million dollars shall instead be transferred to the state public school fund created in section 22-54-114.

(6) The money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the authority for the direct and indirect costs of carrying out the provisions of this article 86.1.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, section 36-1-116, amend (1)(a)(II)(A) and (1)(b)(I); and add (1)(d) as follows: 36-1-116. Disposition of rentals, royalties, and timber sale proceeds. (1)(a)(II)(A) Except as provided in subsections (1)(a)(II)(B), and (1)(a)(II)(C), and (1)(d), for the 2010-11 state fiscal year and each state fiscal year thereafter, the proceeds received by the state for the sale of timber on public school lands, lease payments and rental payments for said lands, rental payments for the use and occupation of the surface of said lands, and rentals or lease payments for sand, gravel, clay, stone, coal, oil, gas, geothermal resources, gold, silver, or other minerals on said lands other than proceeds, rentals, and payments allocated to the state land board trust administration fund pursuant to section 36-1-145(3) or credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund created in section 22-43.7-104(1),C.R.S., pursuant to section 22-43.7-104(2)(b)(I), C.R.S., shall be credited to the permanent school fund and shall become part of the principal of the permanent school fund. (b)(I) Except for royalties and other payments allocated to the state land board trust administration fund pursuant to section 36-1-145(3) or credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund created in section 22-43.7-104(1), C.R.S., pursuant to section 22-43.7-104(2)(b)(I), C.R.S., except as provided in subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (b), and except as provided in paragraph paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection (1), royalties and other payments for the depletion or extraction of a natural resource on said lands shall be credited to the permanent school fund. (d) (I) for the third and fourth quarters of state fiscal year 2021-22, any amounts to be credited or transferred to the permanent school fund pursuant to subsections (1)(a)(II)(A) and (1)(b)(I) of this section shall instead be transferred to

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-28.8202, amend (1)(a)(I) and (1)(b) as follows: 39-28.8-202. Retail marijuana sales tax. (1)(a)(I)(A) In addition to the tax imposed pursuant to part 1 of article 26 of this title 39 and the sales tax imposed by a local government pursuant to title 29, 30, 31, or 32, but except as otherwise set forth in subsections (1) (a)(II) and (1)(a)(III) of this section, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer a tax at rates specified in this subsection (1)(a)(I).

(B) Beginning January 1, 2014, and through June 30, 2017, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer a tax at the rate of ten percent of the amount of the sale.

(C) Beginning July 1, 2017, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer a tax at the rate of fifteen percent of the amount of the sale.

(D) Beginning January 1, 2022, there is imposed upon all sales of retail marijuana and retail marijuana products by a retailer, in addition to the fifteen percent tax imposed by subsection (1)(a)(I)(C) of this section, a tax of three percent of the amount of the sale through December 31, 2022, a tax of four percent of the amount of the sale beginning January 1, 2023 and through December 31, 2023, and a tax of five percent of the amount of the sale beginning January 1, 2024.

(E) The tax imposed by this section is computed in accordance with schedules or forms prescribed by the executive director of the department; except that a retail marijuana store is not allowed to retain any portion of the retail marijuana sales tax collected pursuant to this part 2 to cover the expenses of collecting and remitting the tax. The executive director may promulgate rules to implement this section. (b) The maximum tax rate that may be imposed pursuant to this section is fifteen percent plus the

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applicable tax rate specified in subsection (1)(a) (I)(D) of this section. At any time on or after January 1, 2014 January 1, 2022, the general assembly may, by a bill enacted by the general assembly and that becomes law: (I) Establish a tax rate to be imposed pursuant to this subsection (1) that is lower than fifteen percent of the sale of retail marijuana or retail marijuana products such maximum tax rate; or (II) After establishing a tax rate that is lower than fifteen percent pursuant to subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b) lowering the tax rate pursuant to subsection (1)(b)(I) of this section, increase the tax rate to be imposed pursuant to this subsection (1); except that, in no event shall the general assembly increase the tax rate above fifteen percent of the sale of retail marijuana or retail marijuana products the maximum tax rate specified in this subsection (1)(b). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an increase in the tax rate pursuant to this subparagraph (II) shall not require voter approval subsequent to the voter approval required pursuant to part 4 of this article.

SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-28.8203, amend (1)(a)(I) and (1)(b)(I.5) introductory portion and add (1)(c) as follows: 39-28.8-203. Disposition of collections – definitions. (1) The proceeds of all money collected from the retail marijuana sales tax are initially credited to the old age pension fund created in section 1 of article XXIV of the state constitution in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (f) of section 2 of article XXIV of the state constitution and thereafter are transferred to the general fund in accordance with section 7 of article XXIV of the state constitution. For each fiscal year in which a tax is collected pursuant to this part 2, an amount shall be appropriated or distributed from the general fund as follows: (a)(I) Before July 1, 2017, an amount equal to fifteen percent of the gross retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department is apportioned to local governments. On and after July 1, 2017, an amount equal to ten percent of the gross retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department, excluding revenue attributable to the additional tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I)(D), is apportioned to local governments. The city or town share is apportioned according to the percentage that retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department within the boundaries of the city or town bear to the total retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department. The county

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2021 Statewide Ballot Issues share is apportioned according to the percentage that retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department in the unincorporated area of the county bear to total retail marijuana sales tax revenue collected by the department. (b)(I.5) On and after July 1, 2018, of the ninety percent of the gross retail marijuana sales tax revenue in the general fund remaining after the allocation to local governments required by subsection (1)(a)(I) of this section is made, and excluding revenue attributable to the additional tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I)(D), the state treasurer shall retain fifteen and fifty-six one-hundredths percent in the general fund for use for any lawful purpose and shall transfer from the general fund: (c) On and after January 1, 2022, the state treasurer shall transfer monthly from the general fund to the learning enrichment and academic progress fund created by section 22-86.1-106 all revenue collected by the department attributable to the additional tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I)(D).

SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 39-28.8-204 as follows: 39-28.8-204. Revenue and spending limitations. (1) Notwithstanding any limitations on revenue, spending, or appropriations contained in section 20 of article X of the state constitution or any other provision of law, any revenues generated by the retail marijuana sales tax imposed pursuant to this part 2 as approved by the voters at the statewide election in November 2013, may be collected and spent as voter-approved revenue changes and shall not require voter approval subsequent to the voter approval required pursuant to part 4 of this article.

(2) Notwithstanding any limitations on revenue, spending, or appropriations contained in section 20 of article X of the state constitution or any other provision of law, any revenues generated by the additional retail marijuana sales tax imposed by section 39-28.8-202(1)(a)(I) (D), as approved by the voters at the statewide

election in November 2021, may be collected and spent as a voter-approved revenue change.

Proposition 120 Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning property tax reductions, and, in connection therewith, reducing property tax revenue by an estimated $1.03 billion in 2023 and by comparable amounts thereafter by reducing the residential property tax assessment rate from 7.15% to 6.5% and reducing the property tax assessment rate for all other property, excluding producing mines and lands or leaseholds producing oil or gas, from 29% to 26.4% and allowing the state to annually retain and spend up to $25 million of excess state revenue, if any, for state fiscal years 2022-23 through 2026-27 as a voter-approved revenue change to offset lost revenue resulting from the property tax rate reductions and to reimburse local governments for revenue lost due to the homestead exemptions for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans?

Text of Measure: Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-1-104 amend (1) as follows: (1) Through December 31, 2021 the valuation for assessment of all taxable property in the state shall

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be twenty-nine percent, and beginning on January 1, 2022 the valuation for assessment of all taxable property in the state shall be twenty-six and four-tenths percent of the actual value thereof as determined by the assessor and the administrator in the manner prescribed by law, and such percentage shall be uniformly applied, without exception, to the actual value, so determined, of the various classes and subclasses of real and personal property located within the territorial limits of the authority levying a property tax, and all property taxes shall be levied against the aggregate valuation for assessment resulting from the application of such percentage. This subsection (1) shall not apply to residential real property, producing mines, and lands or leaseholds producing oil or gas.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-1104.2 amend (3)(q) as follows: 39-1-104.2. Adjustment of residential legislative declaration - definitions.

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(3) (q) The ratio of valuation for assessment for residential real property is 7.15 percent of actual value for property tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2019 and 6.5 percent of the actual value for property tax commencing January 1, 2022, until the next property tax year that the general assembly adjusts the ratio of valuation for assessment for residential real property.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-3-207 add (6) as follows: 39-3-207.

Reporting of exemptions— reimbursement to local governmental entities.

(6) for the purpose of off-setting lost revenue resulting from a reduction in property tax and to fund state reimbursements to local government entities for the application of the homestead exemption, in fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2022 through fiscal year ending July 1, 2027, the state shall be authorized to retain and spend up to 25 million per year in revenue for warrants otherwise authorized under this section.

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OCT. 16 The Chomp n’ Stomp Chili Cook-off will be from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Project Support Senior Center, 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs. The Wrecklunds will perform, and chili cook-off participants are needed. Attendees have the opportunity to meet with Benefits in Action representatives to discuss Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP needs. Email psmanager@ projectsupportseniorcenter or call 303-567-2382, Ext. 102, to enter your chili.

OCT. 23 Friends of Charlie’s Place will host Howl at the Moon, a fundraiser for the shelter animals at the Clear Creek/ Gilpin County Animal Shelter, from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Idaho Springs Elks lodge. Enjoy appetizers provided by the local restaurants of Clear Creek County, cash bar, silent auction, and lots of dancing. Costumes are optional, and there will be a costume contest. Tickets are $15 per person and available at the door.

OCT. 25 Project Support Senior Center will offer Medicare 101: Get the Basics presented by Benefits in Action from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the center, 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs. Oneon-one appointments will be available following the presentation. For more information, email psmanager@ projectsupportseniorcenter or call 303-567-2382, Ext. 102.

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The annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13. There will be children’s activities, crafts, music, wildlife programs, hikes, tours and more.

ONGOING MUSIC WITH MARY is at noon on Wednesdays at the Project Support Senior Center, 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs.

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YOUNG PEOPLE 12 TO 20 can get free counseling through an Evergreen-based organization called Resilience1220. Comprised of licensed therapists, Resilience1220 serves individuals and groups in the foothills including Clear Creek County. They also facilitate school and community groups to build life skills in wellness and resilience among youth. For more

THE PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER offers chair yoga the first and third Wednesday of the month at the center, 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs. A $3 donation is suggested.

COVID-19 TESTING is available from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. at the gravel lot next to the football field in Idaho Springs. Appointments are necessary by visiting covidcheckcolorado.org/find-oursites-testing.

VOA TRANSPORTATION is available on Fridays to the Idaho Springs Safeway and the post office. The van leaves at 12:30 p.m. from 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs.

VACCINE CLINICS are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays at the Clear Creek Collaborative Care Center, 1969 Miner St. on the second floor.

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SPORTS Clear Creek volleyball is a family affair

Seven players from three families are playing together on Clear Creek’s volleyball team this season. The players are, from left, sisters Zoey and Samantha Zebroski; cousins Isabel, PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Skylah and Maxine Inman; and sisters Olivia and Pressley King.

Three sets of sisters, cousins playing together this year

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Clear Creek volleyball coach Karin Thomsen has coached siblings and relatives before, but coaching three sets at once has been extraordinary, she said.

“We’ve had (players who were related) before, but not like this,” she said.

This year, the varsity team has three sets of sisters — twins Maxine and Isabel Inman, Olivia and Pressley King, and Samantha and Zoey Zebroski. The Inmans’ cousin, Skylah Inman, is also on the team.

“It’s funny how half our team is all related,” Maxine said.

While all seven players described a mix of encouragement and frustration about sharing the court with their relatives, each family’s experience was unique.

Seniors Isabel and Maxine, for instance, have been playing together since seventh grade, and said they used to have problems when they were in middle school. They treated each other more like sisters than teammates on the court, giving very blunt and frustrated feedback.

Now, though, the two say they have learned how to treat each other

more like teammates whenever they’re playing.

“It’s easier to push each other (because we’re sisters),” Isabel said.

Maxine added that while they’ve developed a “twin telepathy,” and overall communicate with each other better than with their fellow teammates.

Junior Skylah Inman, meanwhile, only joined the volleyball team last year. Her cousins have been very supportive, giving her advice and encouragement.

Because Maxine and Skylah are both middle blockers, they’re rarely on the court at the same time. But, Skylah said she has been learning to play alongside Isabel, who plays outside hitter.

While Thomsen was the main one who recruited her, Skylah said she probably wouldn’t have joined if her cousins and other friends hadn’t been on the team.

Sister, sister Meanwhile, senior Olivia and freshman Pressley King — who play libero and defensive specialist, respectively — have been trying to navigate the rough patches of their lone season together.

Playing similar positions can be a double-edged sword, Pressley explained. While they can ask each other for help receiving difficult serves, they also sometimes literally run into each other if they don’t communicate properly.

Before the season is over, they

Sisters Samantha and Zoey Zebroski pose during practice on Oct. 6. Samantha, a junior, and Zoey, a sophomore, have been playing together since they were 6 and 5, respectively.

hope to become a dynamic duo in the back row.

The sisters aren’t used to spending this much time together. They said it was much easier before, when they had separate practices.

Likewise, junior Samantha and sophomore Zoey Zebroski have had their share of off-court disagreements.

The two have polar-opposite personalities, they described. Samantha isn’t very social and is more academically inclined, while Zoey is very social and less inclined toward academics.

“With our personalities, we could complete each other,” Samantha said. “But we have so many differences, that we don’t want to.”

While they generally don’t get along, the only exception has been sports. The sisters have played volleyball, softball, basketball and

soccer together since Samantha was 6 years old.

“Sports is definitely the way we bond,” Samantha said, adding that it’s the only time the two are on the same page.

Because they’ve played together for so long, they know each other’s weaknesses and strengths, Zoey said. While her older sister has better speed and generally does well on offense, Zoey said she has better endurance and tends to play more defense.

The sisters, who play multiple positions in volleyball, can tell when the other starts overthinking, Zoey explained, and they can help each other snap out of it.

“That’s what makes us good players,” she continued.

While playing alongside a relative can be frustrating, the Kings and Zebroskis encouraged others in a similar situation to have fun.

“Take everything with a grain of salt,” Olivia said.

Pressley added: “You’ll get used to it.”

Samantha pointed out that playing with a sibling or other relative means there’s always “at least one person on your side,” which is something every athlete needs.

“A sibling is the best teammate and best ally, because they think similarly to you,” Samantha continued. “ … They’re a buddy in your corner.”

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Cousins Isabel and Skylah Inman celebrate after scoring a point during practice on Oct. 6. The two, who are a senior and a junior, respectively, play on the varsity team with PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Isabel’s twin sister, Maxine.

Senior Maxine Inman cheers on her twin sister, Isabel, and her cousin Skylah Inman during practice on Oct. 6. The two sisters have been playing volleyball together since seventh grade while Skylah joined the team last year as a sophomore.

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dispersed recreational shooting in a while, and wondered whether recent fire bans were part of the reason.

Haas said he likewise hasn’t heard many complaints lately.

For more information about the project and associated closures, visit https://rb.gy/edtwc6.

Tolls for new express lane start early

October 13, 2021 2022 The Colorado Department of Transportation has confirmed that tolling for westbound Interstate 70 mountain express lane won’t start until after Jan. 1. The exact date has not been announced.

The lane is currently open for free as CDOT tests its tolling equipment.

The contractor also is finishing up the final aspects of the project, CDOT representatives stated in an Oct. 5 county commissioners meeting.

“Hopefully, we’re not doing

punchlist items through the winter months,” CDOT’s Mike Keleman said. “It will mostly be testing and making sure it’s operating properly.”

Along with the westbound express lane, CDOT is wrapping up the Empire-to-Georgetown resurfacing project, which should be done by Oct. 31.

The U.S. 6 resurfacing project through Clear Creek Canyon is about 15% complete, and should be done by Aug. 2022.

Longer-term, Keleman and his colleagues said the Floyd Hill proj-

ect will probably go out to bid this spring with construction starting later in the year. The roundabouts and wildlife crossings associated with the project will likely be completed first.

Additionally, CDOT has updated its website and encouraged residents to visit it. The home page now has more digital tools and information, particularly for truckers, and can be personalized for repeat visitors.

For more information, visit cotrip. org.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GEORGETOWN 812 Taos St., Georgetown • 303-569-2360 Serving the community since 1874.

Sunday worship 10:00 am. Reverend Whit Dempsey Please join us!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF IDAHO SPRINGS 100 Colorado Blvd., PO Box 840, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

ALL ARE WELCOME! Come, join us for live worship on Sundays at 10:00 AM! Face Coverings Optional We livestream on Facebook at 10:00 AM on Sundays.

Recorded sermons are available on Facebook and YouTube.

THE UNITED CHURCH OF IDAHO SPRINGS AND CLEAR CREEK COUNTY 1410 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs (303) 567-2057 Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 AM PASTOR BILL ROBERTSON Taste and See Tuesdays - 5:30-7:00pm Good food and good conversation - Building community by bringing hope and encouragement to our town and county.

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TRIVIA 1. MEASUREMENTS: What period of time is represented by a triennial?

9. HISTORY: Who was Time magazine’s first man/person of the year?

2. MOVIES: Which actress is the voice of Jessica Rabbit in “Who’s Afraid of Roger Rabbit?”?

10. GEOGRAPHY: What are the official languages of Haiti?

3. LANGUAGE: What word represents the letter E in the radio phonetic alphabet?

4. TELEVISION: What is the name of the alternate dimension in Netflix’s original series “Stranger Things”?

5. ART: What is alebrije?

6. COMICS: What was superhero Deadpool’s real name?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Which mammal has the shortest gestation period at 11 days?

8. LITERATURE: What did Hagrid name his Norwegian Ridgeback dragon in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books?

Answers 1. Every three years 2. Kathleen Turner 3. Echo 4. The Upside Down 5. A type of Mexico folk art that depicts fantastical creatures painted in bright colors and intricate designs 6. Wade Wilson 7. Striped face dunnart, an Australian marsupial. (Possums have the next shortest gestation period at 12 days.)

8. Norbert 9. Aviator Charles Lindbergh 10. Haitian Creole and French (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Public Notices call 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice A Coordinated Election will be held in the State of Colorado, County of Clear Creek, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. All eligible registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail. Ballots will be mailed the week of October 11th - 15th. If you do not receive a ballot, contact the County Clerk’s office.

CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek County, Colorado Ordinance No. 18, Series 2021

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED: Diane Breece, City Clerk

AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY VACATING PORTIONS OF 11TH AVENUE, IDAHO STREET AND AN ALLEYWAY IN THE VICINITY OF BLOCKS 45, 55, 56, 57, 66 AND S OF THE CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO

[DISTRICT MAP – BOUNDARIES – LIST OF INCLUDED PROPERTIES]

Legal Notice No. CCC 208 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Legal Notice No. CCC 206 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

ALL REGISTERED VOTERS CLEAR CREEK COUNTY NOTICE OF ELECTION TO INCREASE TAXES Designated Election Official for Clear Creek County: Brenda L. Corbett Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder 405 Argentine St. Georgetown, CO 80444-2000 (303) 679-2341 www.clearcreekcounty.us ______________________________________ BALLOT ISSUE 1A Summary: Improving the safety of roads and bridges in the County by increasing maintenance and repair of those roads and bridges through an increase in the County sales tax rate by one percent (1%) ______________________________________ SHALL CLEAR CREEK COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED ANNUALLY, BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2022, BY $1,800,000 (ESTIMATED FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR DOLLAR AMOUNT), AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, FROM AN INCREASE OF ONE PERCENT (1%) (EQUIVALENT TO ONE CENT ON EACH DOLLAR PURCHASE) TO THE COUNTYWIDE SALES TAX (FROM 1.65% TO 2.65%), FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF ROADS AND BRIDGES IN THE COUNTY, BY FUNDING INCREASED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF THOSE ROADS AND BRIDGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • INVESTING IN ROAD MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT COSTLY REPAIRS AND REPAVING PROJECTS IN THE FUTURE AND TO EXTEND THE LONGEVITY OF ROADS IN THE COUNTY, • MAINTAINING THE CONDITION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES IN THE COUNTY TO REDUCE WEAR AND TEAR ON VEHICLES BY FIXING POTHOLES AND IMPROVING ROADS, AND • ENSURING THE RELIABILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF ROADS IN THE COUNTY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AS WELL AS SCHOOL BUSES, LOCAL COMMERCE AND OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION NEEDS; AND WITH TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) OF THE REVENUE FROM THAT TAX INCREASE BEING SHARED BACK TO THE INCORPORTED MUNICIPALITIES IN THE COUNTY FOR THAT PURPOSE, AS PROVIDED IN RESOLUTION 21-63; WITH ALL REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE TAX INCREASE TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE COUNTY’S ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND; AND SHALL CLEAR CREEK COUNTY BE ENTITLED TO COLLECT, RETAIN, AND SPEND THE FULL REVENUE FROM THAT TAX INCREASE WITHOUT STATUTORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATION OR CONDITION, INCLUDING ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES §29-1-301, OR ANY OTHER LAW AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS OR AS IT MAY BE AMENDED IN THE FUTURE AND WITHOUT LIMITING IN ANY YEAR THE AMOUNT OF OTHER REVENUES THAT MAY BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE COUNTY? YES

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Legal Notice No. CCC200/CC595 First Publication: October 6, 2021 Last Publication: October 27, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Publisher: Canyon Courier Public Notice CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek County, Colorado Ordinance No. 17, Series 2021 AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 3.31 ACRES CONSISTING OF BLOCK 57, PARTS OF BLOCKS 45, 55, 56, 66 AND S OF THE CITY (FORMERLY TOWN) OF IDAHO SPRINGS PLAT, A PORTION OF THE NANCARROW PLACER M.S. NO. 1345, AND PORTIONS OF VACATED CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN AND AROUND SAID PARCELS, FROM P (PARK AND RECREATION) AND C-2 (COMMERCIAL TWO) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) WITH CONDITIONS Legal Notice No. CCC 207 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice

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WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-15-401(1)(h), the Board may control and regulate the movement and parking of vehicles and motor vehicles on public property; and

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CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS Clear Creek County, Colorado

TOWN OF GEORGETOWN NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET

WHEREAS, pursuant to 40 C.F.R. §§ 202.20 and 202.22, the federal government has found it appropriate to impose noise standards on commercial vehicles engaged in interstate commerce, including a requirement to have a muffler; and

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 was submitted to the Georgetown Board of Selectmen, Clear Creek County, Colorado on October 14th, 2021. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the Georgetown Town Clerk at Town Hall, 404 6th Street, where it is open for public inspection.

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 25-12-107(1) and 42-4-225, the State of Colorado has also found it appropriate to impose noise standards on motor vehicles, including general requirements to have a muffler and specific requirements to use a muffler on engine brake devices; and

The proposed budget will be considered by the Board of Selectmen at a public hearing on November 23, 2021. The proposed budget, as amended through the review process, will be considered for adoption on December 7, 2021. All of these meetings will be held by virtual/conference meetings at 6:00 pm. Contact the Town Clerk for meeting access information.

WHEREAS, noise from the use of engine brake devices can disturb the quality of life for residents and visitors, especially those who live, sleep, work, or play in close proximity to major highways such as I-70 and US 6 and US 40; and

Ordinance No. 19, Series 2021 AN ORDINANCE FORMING THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENTS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SID) WHEREAS, by letter dated September 9, 2021, a group of property owners within and around the downtown Historic District filed with the City a “formal request … to form a Special Improvement District (SID) for the purpose of constructing a parking deck adjacent to historic downtown Idaho Springs”; and WHEREAS, said request letter was signed by ___ named owners of property to be included within the proposed SID boundaries; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 5, Article 25, Title 31, C.R.S., the City Council possesses the authority to act by ordinance to form a SID contained wholly within the municipal boundaries for the purpose of constructing any public improvement that the City is authorized to provide; and WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-15-711(1) (f), the City is authorized to provide parking facilities, buildings, stations and lots; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the potential need for additional parking facilities in and around the Historic Downtown area and finds that a parking structure SID is a potentially viable mechanism under which those property owners especially benefitted by such a structure might bear a proportionally higher cost of constructing the same than other City residents and property owners; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the formation of a SID does not further obligate the City, nor owners within the District, to subsequently approve any particular improvement project or financial assessment for the same; and WHEREAS, the City Council therefore wishes to approve the formation of a downtown parking structure SID, as requested by several property owners within the proposed District, as a means of facilitating and enabling the later consideration of the potential construction of a particular parking structure and associated assessment via an already established SID. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado as follows: Section 1. The above and foregoing recitals are expressly incorporated herein as findings of the City Council.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the formation of the Historic Downtown Parking Improvements Special Improvement District (SID) in accordance with Part 5, Article 25, Title 31, C.R.S. The boundaries of the District formed and established hereby are further specified and illustrated on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

Section 3. Any and all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict or inconsistent herewith are, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency, hereby repealed; provided, however, that the repeal of any such Ordinance or part thereof shall not revive any other section or part of any Ordinance heretofore repealed or superseded.

Section 4. Should any one or more sections or provisions of this Ordinance be judicially determined invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, the intention being that the various provisions are severable.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado, held on the 27th day of September, 2021.

Mayor

EXHIBIT A

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 25-12-101, the State of Colorado has found that noise is a major source of environmental pollution that represents a threat to the serenity and quality of life in Colorado, and has further found that excess noise can have adverse physiological and psychological effects on people; and

Michael Hillman,

ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED: Diane Breece, City Clerk PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED, after publication, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Idaho Springs, Colorado, held on the 25th day of October, 2021.

Michael Hillman,

Any interested citizen is encouraged to attend these public hearings and comment on the proposed budget. Written comments may be submitted to the Board of Selectmen, P.O. Box 426, Georgetown, CO 80444. Any interested citizen may file any objections to the proposed budget at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by the Georgetown Board of Selectmen.

Legal Notice No. CCC3214 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice CLEAR CREEK COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners for Clear Creek County, Colorado, at 10:45 a.m. on the 2nd day of November , 2021, at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, 80444, for the purpose of considering the adoption of Ordinance No. 15, An Ordinance Requiring the use of Engine Brake Mufflers within the County and Providing for Enforcement Procedures.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this hearing will be held via Zoom teleconference. Please use the link or phone numbers below to participate: https://zoom.us/j/167562115 Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: 669 900 6833 or 346 248 7799 or 301 715 8592 or 312 626 6799 or 929 205 6099 or 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 167 562 115 Or iPhone one-tap : US: 669-900-6833,,167562115# or 346-248-7799,,167562115# We are also streaming live via: https://www.facebook.com/Clear-Creek-CountyColorado-130701711250/ This notice is given and published by the order of the Board of County Commissioners of Clear Creek County.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2021.

George Marlin, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Clear Creek County ORDINANCE NO. 15 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE USE OF ENGINE BRAKE MUFFLERS WITHIN THE COUNTY AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-11-101(2), Clear Creek County, Colorado, has the authority to adopt and enforce ordinances and resolutions pertaining to the health, safety, and welfare issues as prescribed by law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 25-12-107 and 30-15-401(1)(m), the Board of County Commissioners of Clear Creek County, Colorado (“Board”), has authority to adopt ordinances related to the regulation of noise on public and private property; and

Section 5. Enforcement. It is unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle in violation of any provision of this ordinance, and this ordinance may be enforced by a law enforcement officer or any other persons or positions designated by the Board as enforcement officers. Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 30-11-101 and 30-15-402, as the same may be revised or replaced from time to time, any law enforcement officer enforcing this ordinance is authorized to utilize the penalty assessment procedure provided in C.R.S. § 16-2-201, as the same may be revised or replaced from time to time.

Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 30- 11-101 and 30-15-402, any person or entity that violates this section shall be guilty of a traffic infraction. For each separate violation, the fine for the first offense and for any subsequent offense shall be a minimum of fifty dollars ($50.00) and a maximum of no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). In addition to the aforementioned fines and penalties, any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be subject to the statutory surcharges of ten dollars ($10.00) for the Victims and Witnesses Assistance and Law Enforcement Fund. This surcharge shall be paid to the clerk of court by each person convicted of violating this ordinance. The clerk shall transmit the moneys to the fund in accordance with C.R.S. § 30-15-402(2).

Section 6. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this ordinance.

WHEREAS, engine brake devices can assist some vehicles, especially large commercial vehicles, to safely navigate the mountainous and hilly terrain within the County; and

Section 7. This ordinance may be enforced by a law enforcement officer or any other persons or positions designated by the Board as enforcement officers under this ordinance.

WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, the Board held a public meeting as part of a properly noticed agenda to perform a first reading of this ordinance and to receive evidence and testimony from County staff as well as members of the public; and

Section 8. Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 30-11-101 and 30-15-402, any arresting law enforcement officer enforcing this ordinance is authorized to utilize the penalty assessment procedure provided in C.R.S. §16-2-201.

WHEREAS at such public hearing the Board received testimony as to the importance of muffling the noise from engine brake devices and the potential value of installing new signs from CDOT while not prohibiting engine brake devices; and

Section 9. Pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 30-11-101 and 30-15-402, any person or entity that violates this ordinance shall be guilty of a traffic infraction.

For each separate violation, the fine for the first offense and for any subsequent offense shall be a minimum of fifty dollars ($50.00) and a maximum of no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

WHEREAS, on November 2, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners held a public meeting as part of a properly noticed agenda to perform a second and final reading of this ordinance and to receive additional evidence and testimony from County staff as well as members of the public supporting the public health, safety, and welfare benefits of the use of mufflers on engine brake devices.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Clear Creek County, Colorado, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing “Whereas” clauses are incorporated herein and made a part of this ordinance.

Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the use of engine brake devices in a manner that protects the public health, safety, and welfare of the County.

Section 3. Applicability. This ordinance applies to any vehicle that is subject to registration and operated on a highway within the County, except that this section shall not apply to electric motor vehicles.

Section 4. Standards. Any vehicle to which this section applies that is equipped with an engine compression brake device must: A. be equipped with a muffler on the engine compression brake device; and B. maintain the engine compression brake device muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise; and C. not equip or otherwise modify such engine compression brake device or muffler with a cut-off, bypass, or similar device.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT EVEN FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners that, upon adoption, this Ordinance is published by title only in a newspaper(s) of general circulation In the County.

BE IT EVEN FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners, that this Ordinance is effective upon adoption, following the second reading.

INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO, THIS 5th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO George Marlin, Chairman

CERTIFICATION: THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED AND READ ON OCTOBER 5, 2021, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO, AND APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION. DATE OF PUBLICATION: O c t o b e r 2021

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E.A. Luther Deputy Clerk & Recorder Clear Creek County Legal Notice No. CCC209 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program

The State of Colorado, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS), Inactive Mine Reclamation Program (IMRP) is preparing to develop a project located across Clear Creek County.

The Scattershot Project includes 25 hazards that include dangerous vertical and horizontal openings associated with abandoned mine sites.

Closure methods will include grates, grates with bat access, backfilling, and polyurethane foam.

If you have any questions regarding this project contact Erica Crosby, at DRMS, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO, 80203, (303) 866-3567, by October 30, 2021.

The Colorado Inactive Mine Reclamation Program mitigates hazards and environmental problems associated with past mining activities. The program is funded by Federal grant money made available to

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Public Notices the State of Colorado through the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Projects must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 — Public Law 95-87.

Legal Notice No. CCC204 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Clear Creek County Library Board of Trustees for the ensuing year of 2022; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the offices of the Clear Creek County Archives Library (809 Taos Street, Georgetown, CO), Idaho Springs Public Library (219 14th Avenue, Idaho Springs, CO), and John Tomay Memorial Library (605 6th Street, Georgetown, CO), where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Clear Creek County Library Board of Trustees to be held virtually (email libby@cccld. org for the link) on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Any interested elector of the Clear Creek County Library District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto by Monday, November 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm.

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First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Metro Districts Budget Hearings Public Notice Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District NOTICE OF BUDGET (Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2022; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Budget Officer of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District Board of Directors held at 98 12th Avenue, Idaho Springs, Colorado, in the Clear Creek Recreation Center, on the 27th day of October 2021 at 6:00pm.

Any interested elector of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District may inspect the proposed

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Any interested elector of St. Mary’s Glacier Water & Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budgets at the office of Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc., 550 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537 and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Legal Notice No. CCC211 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 20, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ST. MARY’S GLACIER WATER & SANIATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Jesse Mestrovic, District Manager

budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget on the 8th day of December 2021 at 6:00pm.

Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District Cameron Marlin, Budget Officer

Public Notice NOTICE AS TO AMENDED 2021 AND PROPOSED 2022 BUDGETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that amended 2021 and proposed 2022 budgets have been submitted to St. Mary’s Glacier Water & Sanitation District.

A copy of such proposed budgets has been filed at the office of Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc., 550 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland, CO 80537, where the same is open for public inspection.

The Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the amended and proposed budgets of the Districts at a special meeting of the St. Mary’s Glacier Water & Sanitation District to be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m. In-person attendance at 271 Silver Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO; or via virtual meeting attendance information is posted at least 24-hours prior to the meeting at https://www.smgwater.

Legal Notice No. CCC210 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice Jeff A Carter 15954 Jackson Ck Pkwy B281 Monument CO 80132 719-237-5914, has filed an application for a Hard Rock/Metal Mining Limited Impact (110) Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act. The proposed mine is known as the Lombard #3 and is located at or near Section

Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder’s office at 405 Argentine St Georgetown CO 80444 or the above-named applicant. A complete copy of the application is available at the above-named County Clerk and Recorder’s office and at the Division’s office.

Comments concerning the application and exhibits must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m.10 days after the posting date .

Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 3432-101 et seq. Comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office’s jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board.

Legal Notice No. CCC 205 First Publication: October 13, 2021 Last Publication: October 13, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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