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Sophomore Collin Hendrickson, who plays bass trombone in the band, said it was the group’s first large-scale performance outside of school since the pandemic started. So, it was a great to play for a big crowd again, he said. The event was a fundraiser for various CCHS projects, including buying new microphones and repairing instruments, according to Bellamy. She wasn’t sure how much the group raised, but estimated it was enough to cover its $1,400 in expenses.

Despite rising cases in Colorado and the county, Clear Creek is not looking to implement a mask mandate — at least not by itself. Tim Ryan, the county’s public health director, and his colleagues across Colorado have asked Gov. Jared Polis to implement a statewide mask mandate. Ryan said during a Nov. 16 county commissioners meeting that a “piecemeal approach” would be ineffective. “Many individuals won’t act unless it’s a statewide mask mandate,” Ryan said. Commissioner George Marlin said he’d be comfortable with a regional approach, such as if all the Denverarea counties implemented mask mandates simultaneously. “I don’t think a mask mandate in Clear Creek County alone will change our outcomes,” Marlin continued. With about one in 50 Coloradans infected with COVID-19 and a surge of cases expected post-Thanksgiving, Ryan recommended everyone get tested five days after any holiday gatherings. He also encouraged parents to get their children vaccinated and eligible adults to get their booster shot, if they haven’t already. There are multiple vaccination clinics throughout the county, including at the Clear Creek Health & Wellness Center and the Idaho Springs Safeway, he detailed. “Call us and we’ll come vaccinate you in your home,” Ryan said, clari-

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Clear Creek High School choir members coordinate before performing at “A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek Madrigal Dinner” Nov. 16 at PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge.

CCHS students revive Madrigal Dinner tradition BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek Madrigal Dinner” had something for everyone — Renaissance attire, Christmas carols, acrobatics, swordfighting, wassail and even a choral rendition of Smash Mouth’s “All Star.” Clear Creek High School students revived a longstanding tradition on

Nov. 16 when they hosted the dinnerand-a-show event at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. About 45 choir and band students performed songs before, during and after the dinner. Students have been working on the performance since around the time the school year started, and were excited to share their hard work with the 75 attendees. The CCHS choir used to host the Madrigal Dinner once every two years, according to vocal performance teacher Micayla Bellamy. However, she believed the last performance was five years ago, and wanted to revive it.

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Russ Van Duyn, long-time Idaho Springs resident, passed peacefully on November 10, 2021. Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and his youngest son, Rick. Russ is survived by his daughters, Paula Van Duyn and Lorrie (and husband, Dan) Vogel; David (and wife, Debbie) Van Duyn; daughter-in-law, Leigh Van Duyn; 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

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Idaho Springs budgeting for major water, sewer rate increases in 2022 5% raise for employees also considered BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Idaho Springs water and wastewater users should expect serious rate increases next year. With the proposed 1% city sales tax failing, the city is including a 6% increase in water rates and a 24% increase for wastewater rates in its budget for 2022. If voters had approved the ballot measure on Nov. 2, it would’ve brought in an additional $750,000 annually for the city’s water and wastewater fund. Thus, it would’ve offset rate increases for users. Mayor Mike Hillman previously said the City Council could put it on the ballot again in Nov. 2023; however, officials have since found that Idaho Springs only has to wait until next November to revisit it. Hillman and City Administrator Andy Marsh said during a Nov. 15 City Council work session that the city should proceed with a consultant’s recommended 2022 rate increases. Otherwise, Idaho Springs won’t have enough money to pay its

MORE INFORMATION To listen to council meetings, or to see previous years’ budgets, go to cityofidahosprings.colorado.gov/ loans and maintain reserves, which the lenders require. Council members generally agreed that, while unpalatable, the rate increases should be included in the 2022 budget. “I think eventually (the voters) will come around to a 1% sales tax,” Councilman Chuck Harmon said. “In the meantime, I don’t think we have a choice.” However, Councilman Arthur Caccavale didn’t agree. With a pandemic, supply shortages and rising costs for basic goods, Caccavale felt such a drastic increase would be disastrous and potentially push lower-income residents out of Idaho Springs. “I don’t know how the residents are going to be able to afford this,” Caccavale said. “ … A number of people are on fixed incomes; they’re not going to be able to afford that.” Caccavale ultimately commented that he wasn’t going to stop council from moving forward with the budgeted rate increases, but it wasn’t in favor of it either.

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Harmon remarked how the council considered a half-cent or even a quarter-cent sales tax, rather than a full 1%. However, council’s consensus was that “anything less was half-measures” and wouldn’t provide sufficient relief, he described. Hillman, who will conclude his term as mayor on Jan. 10, said the new City Council should start organizing efforts for a Nov. 2022 ballot measure immediately. Otherwise, as he and Councilman Scott Pennell explained, the 2022 rate increases will be just the beginning. “There are more increases farther down the road,” Pennell said, referencing a recent rate study from city consultants. Staying competitive During the Nov. 16 work session, council members also directed staff members to include a 5% cost-ofliving raise in the next draft of the 2022 budget, depending on how much it would cost. Marsh later clarified that such a raise for eligible employees would cost the city about $69,000. Marsh told the council members that the Consumer Price Index for the greater Denver area is at a 20-year high of 4.5% and climbing. He recommended a 5% raise for all

eligible employees to keep up with inflation. Council members emphasized the need to not only recruit new employees but retain the city’s current ones. Regarding the police department, Caccavale suggested increasing the starting salary for a new officer from $58,169 to an even $60,000. He hoped this would help with ISPD’s recruiting efforts. Hillman agreed, saying that while the $60,000 is less than Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office pays its deputies, increasing that starting pay would keep ISPD competitive. “I think, for a small community, getting it up to that $60,000 would keep us in the game and catch the eye of someone looking for police work,” he continued. ISPD Chief Nate Buseck appreciated the support, saying his department also plans to launch a pilot program of hiring someone and then sending them to the law enforcement academy. He’s hoping to find a local who wants to be a police officer, but can’t afford the law enforcement academy on their own. “We may end up getting people who are (already) certified, but we may not. Having the option is outstanding,” Buseck said. “ … These are great first steps.”

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A smart cookie Kiwanian’s cookbook project is a recipe for success BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Who can pass up a cookie? That is the premise behind the Blue Spruce Kiwanis Mountain Neighbors Cookie Cookbook that is a fundraiser for area food banks. Proceeds from the $10 cookbook go to the food banks at Evergreen Christian Outreach, Mountain Resource Center in Conifer and Loaves & Fishes in Idaho Springs. It is available at Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, the Bread Lounge in Bergen Park and Evergreen National Bank. But here, as they say, is the rest of the story. Kiwanian Beth Foster, who organized and created the cookbook, got her inspiration from pandemic binge-watching the “Great British Baking Show,” which gave her the itch to bake. “That morphed into the idea of creating a cookbook to help the food banks in Evergreen and beyond,” she explained, noting that the pandemic had hurt Blue Spruce Kiwanis’ regular fund-

raising efforts. Foster enlisted foothills residents to submit their favorite cookie recipes. Going the extra mile — and wanting to work on her baking skills — Foster decided to try the recipes before putting them into the cookbook. “I’ve done amateur cookbooks,” she said. “One of the main problems is that often the recipes don’t work well because with home recipes, people know things we might not know. I also decided we had to test the recipes to make sure they were right for high altitude. Besides, we were still in lockdown, and I had nothing else to do.” Foster convinced her good friend Debbie Schwartz, receptionist at Mount Evans, to be her co-baker, and together they baked and re-baked as necessary all 66 recipes. Foster also took photos of the cookie creations, which became part of the cookbook cover. Schwartz said Foster simply asked her to join the endeavor, calling it appealing because “we were putting recipes into the book that were families’ recipes with great stories. The recipes run the gamut. It’s been a lot of fun. It’s a wonderful project.” When the recipe providers stop SEE COOKIES, P7

The Blue Spruce Kiwanis Mountain Neighbors Cookie Cookbook is for sale with proCOURTESY IMAGE ceeds benefiting area food banks.

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in at Mount Evans to buy a cookbook, Schwartz has them sign her copy. Some recipes needed adjustments for high altitude, Foster said, and after baking batch after batch, she and Schwartz donated them to the Evergreen Shelter Program for the homeless, the Evergreen Christian Outreach food bank and Mount Evans. “Another thing I like about the cookbook is it really contains recipes with different levels of difficulty,” Foster said. “I wanted to be sure every word was right. If I wanted to learn to bake cookies, this was the way to do it.” And of course, each cookie

needed to be tasted to make sure it was at its appetizing best. Foster said while all of the cookies were delicious, her favorite is Stephanie Richardson’s Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. “It’s a chocolate chocolate chip cookie, but it has three kinds of chocolate chips in it,” she explained. “I can’t tell you exactly what makes it so good, but when I baked it, I thought, `Man, this is the best cookie I have ever eaten in my entire life.’” Schartz’s favorite recipe is Wendy’s Biscotti that was submitted by Pat Thoms. Foster said she was surprised to learn that Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour could be substituted in the recipes to make the cookies gluten-free. Linda Kirkpatrick of Evergreen

submitted her Pan-Fried Strawberry Cookie recipe, explaining that she and her cousin used to make the cookies for Christmas. “She taught me how to make them, and they’re the most colorful (cookies),” she said. “They perked up a box of cookies.” Peggy Eggers of Evergreen said the recipe she submitted was d’s Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies, which came from the grandmother of her daughter’s boyfriend a long time ago. “I had been looking for a ginger cookie recipe for quite some time,” Eggers said. “These were delicious, so I got the recipe and stopped my search and have been making them ever since.” Eggers said the cookie cookbook was a great idea, and she’s been trying a new cookie recipe every couple weeks.

“My husband is not complaining,” she added. Foster called the cookbook one of the best projects she’s ever done between finding the recipes and talking to people about the project, plus it helped while away the hours when she was homebound during the pandemic. “The testing was just fabulous,” she said. “I was probably a pretty mediocre baker going into this. Now I can create cookies without a recipe. “If I could make a living out of this kind of project, I would,” Foster added. “There’s nothing bad about cookies.” Two of reporter Deb Hurley Brobst’s cookie recipes are in the Blue Spruce Kiwanis Mountain Neighbors Cookie Cookbook.

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MADRIGAL FROM PAGE 1

About half the students were dressed in Renaissance garb, some of which CCHS already owned, and the rest of which was rented from a community member. Hendrickson wished he could’ve been one of the students who dressed up, but all the band members wore their usual concert attire instead. Sophomore Jesse Levy donned the jingly jester costume after being chosen to play the titular role. Bellamy played the other lead, which included some small-level acrobatic work. Levy felt that even though the group missed a few parts, the show went well as everyone went with the flow. “It was chaos, but it was really fun,” Levy said. “I hope everyone who came had a good time.” Desiree O’Donnell and her younger daughter, Ava, 6, certainly did. O’Donnell explained that her older daughter joined choir this year, and the family came out to watch her and her friends perform. Ava enjoyed Levy’s performance as jester, while O’Donnell said her favorite part of the evening was the band’s final song, “Salvation is Created.” Hendrickson explained that the band members were mostly playing in smaller groups, called chamber ensembles, throughout the evening. However, “Salvation is Created” was one song the entire band played. Hendrickson said he was a little

Clear Creek High School students Zoey Zebroski and Jesse Levy discuss plans backstage during “A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek MadriPHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN gal Dinner” Nov. 16 at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge.

nervous to play his chamber ensemble piece, which was a Christmas fanfare, because his group hadn’t practiced that song as much. However, he thought he and his fellow musicians did well. County resident Jeff Gosney explained that his fiancée, Dacia Kelly, works for the school district and the

couple attended the event to support the students. He said he put in a few silent auction bids to help with fundraising efforts. Gosney thought the Renaissance theme was interesting. After participating in drama when he was in high school, he understood and appreciated all the work that goes into

a performance like “A Jester’s Test.” Bellamy invited community members to mark Dec. 7-8 on their calendars for the choir and band’s next performances. Contact reporter Corinne Westeman at cwesteman@coloradocommunitymedia.com, and follow her on Twitter @cwesteman.

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Three Clear Creek High School band members perform as a chamber ensemble during “A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek Madrigal Dinner” Nov. 16 at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

Clear Creek High School choir members gather for a photo before performing at “A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek Madrigal Dinner” Nov. 16 at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge.

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Clear Creek High School choir members perform during “A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek Madrigal Dinner” Nov. 16 at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge.

At right, Desiree O’Donnell and her daughter, Ava, 6, enjoy a song during “A Jester’s Test: A Clear Creek Madrigal Dinner” Nov. 16 at the Idaho Springs Elks Lodge. O’Donnell’s older daughter joined the Clear Creek High School choir this year, and it was the family’s first time experiencing a Madrigal dinner.

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November 24, 2021

VOICES On being grateful for our daydreams

any of us have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving season. At the same time, however, many of our friends and neighbors may also be dealing with grief, loss and uncertainty. Even as we expect to gather in giving thanks this week, with so much out of our control we may find that we’ve made plans just to cancel them. Additionally, we might be anticipating the vagaries of upcoming holiday travel … which may or may not offer refundable fees or deposits. And, if you’re like me, you’ve been ordering exponentially more goods for pick-up or delivery – from groceries to board games – with the accompanying disclaimers for delayed or even undetermined delivery. Whether by choice or necessity, such outside uncertainties can make life feel exceptionally herkyjerky right now, like stutter-steps or even stumbling. Personally, I’m often overwhelmed.

So, a bit surprisingly for me, I find myself turning to a more interior life. I reminisce by scrolling around in the 11,368 digital images and 178 videos on my phone. I thumb through long-ago photos scattered in plastic Andrea Doray boxes or relentlessly attached to those sticky-pages in photo albums of the 70s. I gaze, wistfully, at inspirational books on my shelf – The Mindful Writer, The Writing Warrior, Writing Begins with the Breath and so on – while I dutifully contemplate actually doing any writing. And I daydream, oh, how I daydream! I’m retired in Tucson with a swimming pool and a 195-yard drive off the tee box. I’m flitting off to Iceland for a long weekend on one of those spectacular mid-winter deals where you are practically paid to come visit. Or I’m leaving everything behind for

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a simpl(er) life in a coastal village in Mexico, welcoming along anyone who wants to join me. My mind also, as yours might, entertains more altruistic aspirations: Traveling to work with Habitat for Humanity. Offering my willing hands at the scenes of natural disasters. Sponsoring a refugee family or raising a foster child. All of these options – and perhaps others – remain on the table for my future. What are your own individual daydreams? How are they shaping your life? At dinner last night, my sister told me her daydream is the absence of anxiety, which is often tangled up with COVID protocols that, as we all know, vary widely from occasion to occasion, venue to venue, and among the personal wishes of the various people who populate our lives. My nephew – finally accelerating his doctoral studies after nearly two years of COVID-related delays – had an intriguing comment about how difficult it can

be to focus on daydreams when there’s so much reality to deal with right now. He compared his own daydreaming to his vision board and, with his goals firmly identified, he’s already made many of his come true. So, inspired by my nephew and others, I’m able to envision the roads ahead for my daydreams … a path, as he might say, out of the realities where we currently reside. Perhaps this is one reason I’m so personally grateful for daydreams this Thanksgiving season. Finally, to paraphrase Amy Winehouse (and others who have picked up the sentiment): “It’s not just a daydream if you decide to make it your life.” Wishing you a fulfilling season of gratitude and daydreams. Andrea Doray is a writer who would like to hear about your daydreams. Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com with your thoughts.

It all starts with the attitude of gratitude

ach day brings us an opportunity to look upon the world in awe and wonder. Depending on where we live, travel to, or vacation, we have opportunities to see and experience some amazing sights. Mountaintops are once again covered in snow against a bright blue sky. The fall foliage seems to have come alive this year with greater vibrance and the flowing of a river or creek carrying the fallen crimson, orange and yellow leaves. The magnificence of a sunrise as it enters the sky and fills our day with hope. The calming sunset that reflects all the events and beauty of our day. A Caribbean Sea caressed by the breeze singing a song through the palm trees. A rolling ocean as the waves crash upon the sandy beach and rocky shore. Even if we do not get to experience these beautiful sights and sounds firsthand every day, with social media, we still have the chance to appreciate them through the posted photos and videos online. Or when friends or family share with us a picture of their surroundings or “current

situation.” And when they do, it lifts our spirit and feeds our attitude of gratitude. Some of us may not get to see nature’s wonders and God’s paintbrush as often as others, but we all get to experience someMichael Norton thing even more beautiful, more awesome and more tremendously amazing, we get to see one another. And even more than the beauty that surrounds and inspires us, there are everyday people of all ages who bring us to tears of joy as we watch and listen to all they contribute to this world. It is even more special when they do not even know that we are paying attention to them. These folks fill our spirit, pouring into our own attitude of gratitude. The smile and laughter of a young boy playing with his puppy. The look of awe and wonder on a young girl as she watches a ballerina perform live on stage. The belly laughs of a

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grandfather as he tells his favorite stories from yesterday. The scent of mom’s holiday cooking filling the apartment and home with the love. God’s greatest creation, His most beautiful works, can be seen by simply looking at those around us in any given moment. And then there are the people who really inspire us, the givers, doers, and those who humble us with their servant’s heart. One of the greatest joys this world can offer us is the opportunity to serve others. All too often we look to be served, and if the service isn’t up to our standards, takes too long, or perhaps doesn’t happen at all, we get upset. We are put out. And then, as if perfectly timed, we are humbled as we watch as someone else serves a homeless person, volunteers at a shelter, donates their time and money, and smiles lovingly through it all. That is awe and wonder, and that refills our attitude of gratitude. Sometimes we are simply watching passively at the beauty that surrounds us. And other times we are an active participant in this life, engaged in the creation and in the doing, living in the experi-

ences and sharing each moment. We appreciate every sight, sound smell, smile, gift, breath, hug, call, text, card, message, and words of hope and encouragement that fill the atmosphere all around us. Our attitude of gratitude is so strong we want to share it with everyone. Here, during this week of Thanksgiving, let’s remember that during the chaos and confusion, disruption and doubts, that there is still so very much to be grateful for. The joys found in the littlest and simplest things. The awe and wonder found on the faces of children of all ages. God’s paintbrush that colors the sky, the mountains, the oceans and the desert. What fills your attitude of gratitude this week? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@ tramazing.com, and when we recognize and appreciate the beautiful blessings that surround us, it really will be a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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Wildlife does not observe Daylight Saving Time

ollowing war-time examples of Germany and Austria, the United States adopted Daylight Saving Time in 1918. The time shift, along with the season’s early onset of dusk and dawn, can align the human rush hour with the regular crepuscular movements of wildlife. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, November records more vehicle-wildlife accidents than at any other time of the year. Migration to wintering habitats as well as deer mating season contribute to the increase. Trouble spots in the Denver metro area listed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are: I-70 through Mount Vernon Canyon and Floyd Hill Highway 285 from the Jefferson County-Park County line to C-470 Highway 74 from Elk Meadow to Evergreen Lake In 2020, there were 40 animals reported killed on Highway 74, nearly all between I-70 and Evergreen Lake. CDOT considers that for every animal carcass that is counted, another animal was killed but not reported. While deer account for the highest percentage of species killed on roads around the state, elk are frequent victims of car crashes in Evergreen. One particular location, on the south side of the blind hill between Lewis Ridge Road and Stagecoach Road, is responsible for more vehicle-elk collisions than any other location in CDOT’s Region 1. While bear strikes are unusual in Evergreen, three bears lost their lives on Highway 74 in 2020. The effects of an impact can be costly, both emotionally and financially. To consider the economics of a collision with wildlife, one must include the cost of personal injuries, deductibles for insurance claims and time away from work among other concerns. Additionally, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has assigned a dollar value to wildlife

that are considered as property of the state’s citizens Accounts of wildlife collisions by local drivers are full of grief, shock and stress. In “After the Crash,” over 75% of drivers and passengers involved in vehicle crashes reChristie Greene ported feeling some level of anxiety, including PTSD. The Colorado State Patrol has listed several recommendations to lessen the risk of a wildlife-vehicle collision: • Drive more slowly and stay alert, especially when you see a wildlife warning sign. • If you see one deer or elk, expect others. • Remember to scan ahead on the sides of the road for signs of movement, day and night. • Stopped traffic, or perhaps the blinking of lights, is a strong signal that there could be wildlife on the road ahead. Being impatient and trying to pass these bottlenecks can result in accidents. One social media comment stated, “The car from behind my vehicle raced around the bottleneck, zoomed at top speed in the left lane and slammed into a family of deer.” Evergreen enjoys a resident herd of elk that knows no fear of cars and leisurely moves across Highway 74 with impunity. The best and only way to avoid the ugly reality of an animal-vehicle strike is to follow the advice of the agencies that regularly respond to the aftermath of such collisions. For more information, see CDOT’s Wildlife on the Move program at www.codot.gov/programs/environmental/wildlife and visit Evergreen’s wildlife advocacy nonprofit group, Wild Aware, at www. wildaware.org.

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COVID-19 FROM PAGE 1

fying that several residents have made in-home vaccination appointments already. “… (Vaccination) is the only thing that’s going to turn us around.” Marlin remarked how he got his booster shot recently because he saw the impact of the current wave of cases and wanted to do his part. Commissioner Randy Wheelock also wanted locals to take care of themselves during the holiday week, remarking how hospitals nationwide are turning people away because they’re over capacity. 2022 budget up for approval on Dec. 7 County staff members have prepared a draft 2022 budget, and there are a lot of long-term items that need more examination, officials discussed at a Nov. 16 meeting. County Manager Brian Bosshardt presented a draft 2022 budget for public comment on Nov. 16, and the final version is expected to be adopted on Dec. 7. Overall, the county is anticipating about $40.1 million in revenues across its various funds, and about $39 million in expenditures. Bosshardt said the biggest take-

Clear Creek County is estimating that its new 1% sales tax will make up 25% of the Road & Bridge Fund’s 2022 revenues. Voters passed the Road & Bridge-dedicated sales tax on Nov. 2, and a quarter of overall revenues will go back to the municiCOURTESY GRAPHIC palities.

away from the 2022 budgeting process was that expenditures are outpacing revenues. Property taxes continue to decline, and sales tax revenues are slightly improving. “(The county’s) needs outpace the available funds to support them,” Bosshardt continued. He and the commissioners said the county’s long-term financial sustainability is something that the new county finance director will need to investigate. The position has been vacant for several weeks, and Bosshardt clarified later that Clear Creek is interviewing candidates on Dec. 6

Clear Creek County estimates it will generate $22 million in general fund revenues during 2022. The fund’s expenses are estimated at $21 million, with about half going COURTESY GRAPHIC toward public safety.

Commissioner Sean Wood said he wanted to look at sales tax trends and lodging tax incomes to get a better idea of where the county’s revenues are coming from and how sustainable they might be longterm. Wood also asked that the forthcoming finance director examine the county’s long-term trends for both revenues and expenditures.

Because the county didn’t have a finance director for much of the 2022 budgeting process, Bosshardt had to undertake some of it. The commissioners thanked him for his work. Bosshardt in turned thanked his staff and Patsy Hernandez, a former finance director for Clear Creek, who helped with the process.

assistance from Sheriff’s deputies, Georgetown police arrested the suspect later that day.

the 1500 block of Argentine Street. Colorado State Patrol found the vehicle two days later in Glenwood Canyon. One suspect was taken into custody.

POLICE BLOTTER

Crime Calls from Nov. 8-14 Monday, Nov. 8 — Idaho Springs police responded to a call about an intoxicated man sleeping on the sidewalk in the 1800 block of Miner Street. He was transported to a detox facility in the metro area.

Tuesday, Nov. 9 — An Idaho Springs officer was dispatched to an assault-in-progress call in the 1600 block of Miner Street. During investigation, the officer reportedly found that one suspect had a protection order against him. He was arrested on suspicion of violating the protection order.

Tuesday, Nov. 9 — Idaho Springs police contacted a man in the 2500 block of Miner Street. He had an arrest warrant out of Clear Creek County for failure to comply. He was arrested.

Wednesday, Nov. 10 — Georgetown police responded to a possible domestic violence incident. After an investigation, police prepared a warrant for the suspect’s arrest on suspicion of several charges. With

Wednesday, Nov. 10 — While on patrol, an Idaho Springs officer observed a vehicle of note in the 2900 block of Colorado Boulevard. The driver had a warrant out of Denver for failure to appear. She also had a suspended license. She was arrested on her warrant and cited for driving without a valid license.

Friday, Nov. 12 — Empire police responded to an at-large dog call along South Main Street. The owner was cited for letting their dogs run loose. -Corinne Westeman

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CURRENTS We’d like to know about events or activities of interest to the community. Visit www.clearcreekcourant.com/ calendar/ and post your event online for free. Items will appear in print on a space-available basis. DEC. 4, 5, 11, 12 Georgetown’s annual Christmas market will be Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 in downtown. Enjoy the Christmas market reminiscent of Christmas 100 years ago, the St. Lucia procession and visits with St. Nicholas. DEC. 7 The Veterans Coalition will host a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. The ceremony will begin at 7 a.m. at the 23rd Avenue Bridge in Idaho Springs. Coffee and pastries will be provided. DEC. 11 The Empire Christmas celebration will be Dec. 11 from 4-5 p.m. in Theobald Park and 5-8 p.m. in the town hall. More information will be provided at the beginning of December. DEC. 18 Historic Georgetown will host A Snow Globe Christmas in the openair Carriage House at the Hamill House from 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 18. Learn about the history of the yule log with St. Nicholas, toast to friends and good cheer with a warm cup of wassail and hear the cherished story

“T’was the Night Before Christmas.” Then, stroll to the library windows and watch the candlelighting on the Christmas Tree. Tickets are $35 to $45 and available at www.eventbrite. com/e/a-snow-globe-christmas-athamill-tickets. ONGOING MUSIC WITH MARY is at noon on Wednesdays at the Project Support Senior Center, 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs. SOAR — Supporting Others in Addiction and Recovery — meets virtually for those age 14-20 who are living with addiction in their lives in any way. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. For Zoom meeting information, contact Andrea Black at 719-838-0344 or email blackmountaincounselingllc@gmail.com. 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. Mondays in the dirt lot by Mount Buzz and the Georgetown Market, and from 8 a.m.2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. at the the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. Appointments are necessary by visiting covidcheckcolorado. org/find-our-sites-testing. VOA TRANSPORTATION is

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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. COVID-19 VACCINES for adults and children 5-17, flu vaccines and other children’s vaccines are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. Appointments are encouraged for COVID vaccines and boosters at comassvax.org/clinic/search, enter CLEAR CREEK in the Location Box, and there is no need to add any other information. No appointments required for flu and childhood vaccines. 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 information or to schedule a counseling session, visit www.Resilience1220.org, email Resilience1220@gmail.com or call 720-282-1164. RESILIENCE120 HAS STARTED a support group called College Age Community that meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For information and the Zoom link, email lior@ wisetreewellness.com.

WELLNESS CHECK TUESDAYS are the last Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. For more information, additional help or a ride to the clinic, call 303-670-7528.

Come see us for your complimentary Interested in serving on City Council? Mayor-Elect Harmon’s Council seat will be vacated when he assumes the office of Mayor in January of 2022. The City Council will appoint someone to fill that vacant Council seat until the next regular election of Idaho Springs in November 2023. Interested candidates must have lived in Ward II for at least the past 12 months, be a registered voter in Idaho Springs and be at least 18 years of age. Please submit your letter of interest to the Deputy City Clerk by 5:00 P.M. December 9, 2021 at City Hall, 1711 Miner St., PO BOX 907 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 or via email at cityclerk@idahospringsco.com. Please call with any questions 303.567.4421 ext. 111

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A bucket-list art show Evergreen artist Gary Sohrweid shows his life’s work at one-man show at CAE BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Gary Sohrweid has worn many hats over the years both literally and figuratively. The 82-year-old — known for his Western attire, especially his cowboy hats and boots — was an art teacher at Evergreen High School for 30 years, has been a member of Evergreen Lutheran Church for 55 years and instrumental in organizing its annual Grove Sale, volunteered at the National Western Stock Show for more than 20 years, is involved in area theater groups, and has taken and taught art classes at Center of the Arts Evergreen. Sohrweid crossed something off his bucket list Nov. 12-14: having a one-man art show. The gallery at Center for the Arts Evergreen was filled with 100 of his paintings, showing his versatility, imagination, love of the West and more. Friends from the many areas of his life came to the gallery to view his artwork, many in awe of his artistry. “I didn’t want to wait around for a sympathy art show,” he said, noting that he wanted an art show while he was still healthy and could enjoy

A visitor looks at some of Sohrweid’s paintings. PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

watching others view his work. “It’s been great because most people have only seen four to five of my paintings. They haven’t seen the scope of what I can do or what I have done. My dream has been realized: letting people know what I have done in my career as an artist.” Sara Miller, CAE’s senior director of exhibitions, education & out-

reach, said Gary was special to the organization and to Evergreen. “He’s a student and teacher here,” Miller said. “He’s such a beloved person in Evergreen because he taught (at Evergreen High School) for so long. We were happy to give him the opportunity to show his life’s work.” She called him a prolific artist

with amazing diversity in his subjects and styles. “We’re happy to give back to someone beloved in Evergreen,” she noted. Gary’s daughter Tiffany Nayar, a 1989 Evergreen High School graduate, called her dad a fixture SEE SOHRWEID, P14

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From left, Loralei Murphy, Rylie Young and Breyda Spinner run a drill during the Nov. 16 Clear Creek girls basketball practice. The team’s first game will be Nov. 30 at home against PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Platte Canyon.

Golddiggers preparing for full basketball season BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Clear Creek girls basketball players are looking forward to a full season this year after a short, condensed season last winter. Practice for winter sports started Nov. 15, and the Clear Creek basketball teams host a season opener Nov. 30 at home against Platte Canyon. The Golddiggers are excited to take on their rivals right out the gate. Senior point guard Loralei Murphy said the Huskies can be a tough opponent, so Clear Creek needs to go into the game with confidence. Murphy and senior forward Kim Pappen added that last year’s condensed season was difficult. The team basically played three games a week for a month after New Year’s, and played about half the games they typically do. This season, the seniors are looking forward to improving as a team and individually, and ending their SEE BASKETBALL, P16

GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE As of Nov. 18, the Clear Creek girls basketball team was scheduled to play: vs. Platte Canyon - Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m. at Vail Christian Tournament - Dec. 3-4, Time TBA vs. West Grand - Dec. 8, 6 p.m. at Flatirons Academy - Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. at Middle Park - Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. vs. Front Range Christian - Jan. 5, 5 p.m. at Union Colony - Jan. 7, 6:30 p.m. at Twin Peaks - Jan. 11, 5:30 p.m. vs. Goldenview - Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. vs. Byers - Jan. 15., 2 p.m. at Alexander Dawson - Jan. 18, 4:30 p.m. vs. Highland - Jan. 21, 7 p.m. vs. Gilpin County - Jan. 25, 5 p.m. at Lyons - Jan. 28, 4 p.m. at Denver Christian - Feb. 1, 5:30 p.m. vs. Dayspring Christian - Feb. 4, 7 p.m. vs. Denver Academy - Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m. at Heritage Christian - Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Nederland - Feb. 15, 5 p.m. vs. Denver Jewish Day School - Feb. 16, 4:30 p.m. vs. Longmont Christian - Feb. 18, 4 p.m. Game details are subject to change. Times listed are for varsity games, if available.

Clear Creek senior Loralei Murphy, right, assesses the defense during a combined practice with the boys basketball team on Nov. 16. Both teams will kick off their seasons on Nov. 30 at home against Platte Canyon.

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in Evergreen. “For him to have this art show is so exciting,” she said. As a daughter, “you don’t always get to celebrate your parents’ accomplishments with your parents. It’s a huge deal for him and a big honor to celebrate with him.” Nayar said her dad had more integrity than anyone she has ever known. “He is the most generous and caring human being,” she said. “You can see by how many people are coming to support him. I’m very proud of him.” Daughter Michele O’Dell, EHS class of 1991, called her dad vivacious with a great sense of humor. “He wanted to have his own show his whole life,” O’Dell said. “This is a pinnacle for him.” Early years and cowboy attire Gary, originally raised on a farm in Nebraska, got an art teaching job at the newly opened Wilmot Elementary School in 1962. Without an art room, Gary had a cart that he wheeled to classes. In 1964, he moved to Evergreen High School, where he spent 30 years educating students about art. Gary’s identical twin brother, Larry, taught art at Marshdale Elementary School, and people often confused the brothers. They dressed the same through teachers college in Kearney, Nebraska, with Gary noting that it was comfortable

Gary Sohrweid, artist and retired Evergreen High School art teacher, stands next to a painting he did of elk for his twin brother, Larry, and Larry’s wife Elaine on their 50th PHOTO BY DEB HURLEY BROBST wedding anniversary.

since their mom dressed them alike as children. Gary grew to love Western clothing after his move to Evergreen when the Wilmot faculty went on a camping trip in the mountains, and he bought a pair of cowboy boots to wear. “Then I started wearing them and enjoyed it,” he said, explaining that he traveled to art shows in Arizona and Nevada, and he became even more intrigued by Western clothing. “I picked up guidelines and ideas,” he said, “and I would dress my version of it. … It became more and more a part of me. I probably don’t go out without a hat and boots.”

Gary says he still has 30 pairs of cowboy boots, though he used to have more. Some he’s given away and others don’t fit quite the way they used to. He still has the matching scarves, called wild rags in the Western wear vernacular. And he figures he still has 20 cowboy hats. His friends talked about how he was always impeccably dressed in color coordinated Western wear. “When I see him, I feel I am underdressed,” retired teacher Ann Fremgen said. An artist’s life Gary found that spending a lot of time on his own art was difficult when he was teaching, so he kicked

painting into high gear upon retirement. He began plein air painting with a group of retired art teachers, which he enjoyed because they critiqued each other’s work. “I started looking at my paintings more closely,” he said, “and I didn’t have the consistency that I’d like.” He began taking painting classes at CAE to, as he put it, try to overcome bad habits. “I wasn’t always terribly comfortable about seeing my own work,” he said. “(Evergreen artist) Pem (Dunn) really helped my approach and looking critically at my own work. When you’re in your (home) studio, you can’t raise your hand and ask for help.” Gary says he becomes bored easily. “I’m always searching for something I haven’t tried before and seeing how it’s going to work,” he said. For example, he painted a sunset, G but something didn’t seem right, so F he turned the painting on its side and created cows out of the clouds, still keeping the purple, blue and orange hues from the sunset. Artistic philosophy Gary called painting like being a magician. “You give the illusion of depth, the illusion of water, of clouds, of everything,” he said. “For some people, it’s like magic. They say, `I don’t know how you do that.’” Gary has worked using brushes, palette knives and even cardboard, noting that cardboard adds different effects on the paintings. SEE SOHRWEID, P15

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY

To the Citizens of Clear Creek County from the Public Works Division Road & Bridge Department 2021/2022 Winter Operations The Clear Creek County Road and Bridge Department would like to inform the citizens of Clear Creek County about what to expect for snow plowing and sanding operations. It is impossible to meet the needs of all citizens all of the time. Therefore, the Road and Bridge Department recommends that anyone operating a motor vehicle during this season take the time to equip their vehicle with necessary winter equipment. The following is an inventory list of recommended items that should be in or with each vehicle: • • • • • •

Adequate Tire Tread/ Snow Tires Flashlight with Extra Batteries First Aid Kit Tire Chains or Snow Traction Socks Small Sack of Sand or Cat Litter Shovel & Small Tool Kit

• • • • • •

Tow Strap or Chain Jumper Cables Warning Triangles Snacks & Water Cell Phone Gloves & Extra Warm Gear

It is the policy of the Road & Bridge Dept. to clear the school bus routes first and then the collector or “Primary” classified roads for peak traffic travel. After these roads are cleared, the local roads or “Secondary-County Maintained” roads are then plowed. All motorists must realize there may be periods during storm events when the roads will not be freshly plowed and sanded. During a snow event that is outside of our regular business hours of Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, our operators are notified by their Supervisor to report to work early or to stay after 3:30 pm to continue plowing operations. During continuous snow storms, the operators will work the maximum allowed hours, but may have to concentrate on “Primary County Maintained” classified roads. In a case such as this, some “Secondary-County Maintained” roads may receive little, if any, attention at this time. Due to safety concerns, the Road & Bridge Dept. cannot offer service between 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. A rule of thumb is “the lower the traffic volume on a road, the more likely the road is to receive little or no attention during large snowfall events.” The Road and Bridge Department provides sand barrels and shovels located in strategic places throughout the County. Our hope is that by knowing what to expect with regard to the County’s snow plowing operations, and having emergency items that may be necessary in extreme conditions, that the 2021/2022 winter travel season will be a safe journey for everyone. Our “Road Concern” line at Road & Bridge is: 303-679-2334, option #2, to leave a message and your call will be directed to the proper Supervisor for your area. For more information about Public Works, go to: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/190/Public-Works

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Gary Sohrweid, artist and retired Evergreen High School art teacher, talks with Ann Fremgen at his one-man art show at Center for the Arts Evergreen on Nov. 12. PHOTOS BY DEB HURLEY BROBST

SOHRWEID FROM PAGE 14

“I looked at some of my paintings and decided something wasn’t working,” he said, “so I used the cardboard and added layers of paint to the (original) painting. I didn’t change anything, but I let the colors work for me.” He enjoys being in his home studio on Lookout Mountain. “The art that I’m doing now has been a life-saver,” he said because his wife of 52 years, Nancy, is living in a memory-care facility. “The art is a place where I can

go and get my mind on a different track,” he explained. “It gave me some feeling of moving forward and learning and doing something for myself.” Gary said he’s attracted to reflections and running water, which is a theme of many of his more recent paintings. “It has that movement,” he explained. “Rocks can’t move, but the water can move around them. That intrigues me a lot or the reflections on quiet water because of the way that you can have a reflection that is really smooth.” While he says he’s not good at painting animals “because their eyes have to be right,” he gave

Some of Sohrweid’s Western paintings.

Larry and his wife Elaine a painting of elk for their 50th anniversary. It was hanging in the gallery for his one-man show. Reacting to the show Sue Queen, a longtime Evergreen educator, said she loved the variety in Gary’s work from abstract to Renaissance to Western to landscapes. Kathleen Davis, vice-president of the Evergreen Players board, who donned a cowboy hat in Gary’s honor, called Gary endlessly creative, pointing to the number of sets Gary had designed and painted over the years. He helped paint the sets for “Fiddler on the Roof,” which Evergreen Chorale performed in Octo-

ber. She was partial to his paintings of trucks. Cathy Taylor, who knew Gary from church, called all of his work wonderful. Retired teacher Ann Fremgen said the art show was “so Gary,” noting she really liked his Western pieces especially the cutouts. She said some painters frame their work, but Gary’s cutouts had nothing extraneous to take the viewer’s eye from the focal point. Gary explained that he can paint portraits and realistic paintings, but he doesn’t really enjoy it. “I’m an impressionist in my soul,” he said. “I enjoy what I’m doing now.”

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Clear Creek junior Campbell Hargitt prepares to shoot a free throw during the Nov. 16 girls basketball practice. The team’s first game will be Nov. 30 at home against Platte Canyon. PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

Clear Creek senior Aiden Kocol, right, dribbles the ball during a combined practice with the boys basketball team on Nov. 16. Both teams will kick off their seasons on Nov. 30 at home against Platte Canyon.

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high school careers on a high note. Pappen said that in addition to improving her shooting, she also wants work more on being a leader and help her teammates focus on doing their best. Murphy, likewise, wants to improve her ball-handling and getting past the tougher defenders. Coach Emily Buikema described her team this year as “small and quick,” adding that the players

LAST SEASON This year will mark Coach Buikema’s second with the team. Last season the Golddiggers played to a 3-11 record, going 2-9 in league. have great attitudes and are very coachable. Many have been playing varsity basketball since they were freshmen, and they love playing defense. However, the team’s depth chart is relatively shallow this year, Buikema said. She expected 13 or 14 players total in this year’s program.

Clear Creek senior Breyda Spinner prepares to shoot a free throw during the Nov. 16 girls basketball practice.

So, Clear Creek should be able to assemble a JV team, but varsity players are going to see a lot of minutes, she said. “Our league is very tough,” Buikema continued. “ … Many teams have players that go year-round. So, we want to take it one game at a time.” After only two days of practice, Buikema felt her team also needs to work on shooting and offensive pacing. The slower the Golddiggers play on offense, the more uncomfortable they become. So, they need to play faster, especially to offset the lack of size, she explained.

Elizabeth Rooney, a freshman guard, was excited to join the Clear Creek basketball team after playing in middle school. She was a little concerned at how small the team will be, and was trying to recruit some friends to join the Golddiggers. Buikema said her goal for the Golddiggers this year is to emphasize “competitive fun.” “I’m excited for these girls to get to play,” Buikema said. “I want them to push themselves.”

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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. Moly Room in the Clear Creek Rec Center in Idaho Springs

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10. AD SLOGANS: Which company had the advertising slogan, “Let’s go places”? Answers

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5. TELEVISION: What is the address of the home on “The Munsters” (1964-66)?

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7. MUSIC: What was the woman’s name in the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Gimme Three Steps”?

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8. MEASUREMENTS: How many ounces are in 3/4 of a cup?

9. “Ben-Hur”

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Public Notices call Marley 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing Idaho Springs Liquor Licensing Authority Pursuant to the liquor laws of Colorado, the Idaho Springs Liquor Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing on December 13, 2021 to consider an application for a change of license type from a Hotel Restaurant to a Vintners License for the Clear Creek Cidery, LLC dba Clear Creek Cidery Tavern and Taps located at 1438/1440/1446 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO. The public hearing will be held in City Hall, 1711 Miner St., at 7:00 p.m. Date of application: 11/12/2021. Officers: Gregory Scott Dalrymple and Evan Charles Lombardi, Owners. The application is available for inspection during normal business hours in the office of the City Clerk. Interested persons may appear at the hearing and voice their opinion in favor of or in opposition to the applications. /s/Wonder Martell Deputy City Clerk Legal Notice No. CCC248 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: November 24, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS CLEAR CREEK COUNTY

Submit sealed bids with your phone number, indicating the specific vehicle on the outer envelope to Captain Matt Brown, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 2000, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444, Attn: Sealed Bids. Bids must be received in our office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 and all bids will be opened at that time. The winning bidder will be notified by the end of the business day on December 15, 2021. Cash only payment for the winning bid is required. For further information, or to schedule an inspection, call 303-679-2451. Clear Creek County reserves the right to deny any and all bids. Legal Notice No. CCC252 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: December 1, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice CLEAR CREEK FIRE AUTHORITY NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a proposed Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Clear Creek Fire Authority for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of such proposed Budget has been filed in the office of the Clear Creek Fire Authority where same is open for public inspection. The proposed Budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at Station 1, 681 County Rd. 308 Dumont, CO on Wednesday, December 8,2021 at 6:30p.m.

Last Publication: December 8, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2022 has been submitted to the Saddleback Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held at the offices of Frei & Sons Inc., 35715 Highway 40, Building B, Suite 100, Evergreen, Colorado, at 6:00 p.m. on December 6, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2021 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Spencer Fane LLP, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, Colorado. Please contact Wendi McLaughlin by email at wmclaughlin@spencerfane.com or by telephone at 303-839-3703 to make arrangements to inspect the budget(s) prior to visiting the foregoing office. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2022 budget and the amended 2021 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice.

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CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COUNTY COURT, COLORADO 405 Argentine Street Georgetown, CO 80444 (303) 569-0820 Case Number: 2021CV30038

Dated: November 15, 2021

Respectfully submitted, Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.

Plaintiff(s): THOMAS MEOLA, v. Defendant(s): DEAN E. MATTHEWS CO-TRUSTEE; HELEN MATTHEWS CO-TRUSTEE and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN AND TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. Attorney for Plaintiff: Jordan C. May, Atty. Reg. No. 38734 Ekaterina Kamenetsky, Atty. Reg. No. 55710 Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder CO 80305 (303) 494-3000 jordan@frascona.com, katie@frascona.com

/s/ Ekaterina Kamenetsky Katie Kamenetsky 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305-5541 (303) 494-3000 Attorney for Plaintiff Legal Notice No. CCC250 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: December 22, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Karl A. Gordon, Deceased Case Number: 21PR13

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Any interested person may inspect the proposed budget during regular business hours at the Fire Authority office and file or register any comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Board of Directors Clear Creek Fire Authority, Colorado

Legal Notice No. CCC251 First Publication: November 24, 2021

SADDLEBACK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ Tarly Dall, President Legal Notice No. CCC249 First Publication: November 24, 2021 Last Publication: November 24, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Clear Creek County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Kurt Gordon, Personal Representative 15483 S. Dice Ln. Olathe, KS 66062 Legal Notice No. CCC246 First Publication: November 17, 2021 Last Publication: December 1, 2021 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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