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Public gathers to discuss renaming Mount Evans Georgetown names

three finalists for town administrator Public meet-and-greet with finalists March 18

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Georgetown has named three finalists for its town administrator.

They are: • Dicran “Rick” Keuroglian from Brush, Colorado; • David Niemeyer from Tinley Park, Illinois; and • Guy Patterson from Fort Collins, Colorado.

The town has scheduled a public meet-and-greet with the finalists from 5-6 p.m. March 18 at the Georgetown Community Center.

The Board of Selectmen will interview the finalists and likely announce a hire later in the weekend.

Zitong Wang, from China, takes a selfie at the summit of Mount Evans in August 2016.

Mount Blue Sky the preferred option at Clear Creek County meeting

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Most who spoke at the March 8 Clear Creek County commission-

ers meeting favored renaming Mount Evans to Mount Blue Sky. Others generally favored renaming the peak but didn’t back a specific petition, saying they wanted the tribes that originally lived in Colorado to rename the mountain.

Along with dozens of written comments beforehand, about 20 county residents, people of indigenous descent and residents of the Front Range spoke at the March 8 meeting.

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The Board of County Commissioners plans to register its opinion on the Mount Evans renaming issue at 1 p.m. on March 15.

The mountain is named for Colorado’s second territorial governor, John Evans, who’s believed to have authorized the Sand Creek Massacre against the Cheyenne and Arapaho people. He was forced to resign in its aftermath.

The finalists As of March 10, the finalists’ resumes were not publicly available, although they were expected to be in the coming days.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Keuroglian has served as Brush’s assistant city administrator since April 2020.

Throughout his career, he’s held positions in planning and zoning, community development, community relations, operations, downtown development and project manage-

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Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado Week of 7 March 2022 A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station.

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Additionally, leading up to the Sand Creek Massacre in November 1864, John Evans issued proclamations authorizing Colorado settlers to “kill and destroy ... all hostile Indians,” which Colorado Gov. Jared Polis rescinded last year.

There are five official renaming petitions: Mount Cheyenne-Arapaho, Mount Blue Sky, Mount Rosalie, Mount Soule and Mount Evans, but redesignating the namesake as Anne Evans.

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names has asked Clear Creek County to register its opinion. Clear Creek can register as: generally opposed to a name change; neutral; generally supportive of a name change; supportive of tribal-based petitions but not taking sides; or supportive of a specific petition.

The USBGN has final say on whether and which petition to approve, if any. Along with Clear Creek County, the board also is looking for input from the state’s naming advisory board, stakeholder tribes and the U.S. Forest Service.

The push for Mount Blue Sky Of those who spoke at the March 8 meeting, most supported the Mount Blue Sky petition, which was proposed by the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and the Wilderness Society in late 2020.

Many who spoke also participated in last year’s discussions on the Clear Creek County peak now named Mestaa’ehehe Mountain.

A group of advocates called the Mestaa’ehehe Coalition pushed to rename that peak in honor of Owl Woman, which a federal naming board approved in December.

Since then, the Mestaa’ehehe Coalition and other groups have supported the Mount Blue Sky petition, as the name is significant to both the Cheyenne and Arapaho. Blue Sky also captures the mountain’s beauty and is a name Coloradans can be proud of, its supporters described.

Broomfield’s Marrton Dormish noted that a blue sky is something everyone can enjoy.

Written public comment from Clear Creek, Jeffco and other Front Range residents also supported the Mount Blue Sky petition, saying it would accurately describe such a beautiful place.

Supporting indigenous-led efforts Some, including two descendants of John Evans, supported a general push to rename the mountain.

While they didn’t advocate for a specific petition, they wanted to support renaming efforts led by members of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes.

A few who submitted written public comment also held this view.

These commenters and those advocating for Mount Blue Sky described how renaming the mountain would honor those who suffered at the Sand Creek Massacre and help their descendants start a healing process for the intergenerational trauma they still carry. It would also build a relationship between the tribes and the place they once called home.

Rick Williams, who is of Lakota and Cheyenne descent, described how “the Indian people were completely removed from Colorado” in just a few years. He said many were targeted and killed, and those remaining were forcefully removed from Colorado’s Front Range and Eastern Plains.

Others who spoke described how the Sand Creek Massacre is relatively unknown, as hasn’t always been taught in Colorado schools. Renaming the mountain would acknowledge John Evans’ connection to the atrocity and help educate people about what happened.

Kellie Brown, a Clear Creek County resident and member of the Evergreen Coalition for Racial Justice, commented: “Someone who was forced to resign as governor shouldn’t have his name on one of our most beautiful landmarks. As Coloradans, none of us should be proud of that.”

Opposition and other suggestions Liz Tyus, who lives on Chicago Creek Road near Mount Evans, noted how most advocating for a name change didn’t live in the county.

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She’d heard about the March 8 meeting at the grocery store, where many of her neighbors were upset about a potential name change.

“I think people will still refer to it as Mount Evans,” she said. “ …

Once the name changes, you will get a lot of pushback.”

There were dozens of written comments from Clear Creek residents and others who opposed a name change. They felt it was a product of “cancel culture,” that it would “erase history,” and ultimately be a waste of elected officials’ time and taxpayers’ money.

“This is a slippery slope to go down though,” Jun Guo of Lafayette wrote. “We don’t rename the Washington Monument to something else just because he owned slaves.”

Beth Evans Simmons, who has a doctorate in Colorado history, explained that the mountain was named for Evans because he owned property in the area.

“The naming doesn’t ‘honor’ John Evans, but simply recognizes his property ownership,” she wrote. “I buck these name changes because they alter Colorado history. ... If any name should be used to designate the mountain, it would be Tahosa, the original name suggested for Colorado.”

Some felt that redesignating the namesake as Anne Evans, renaming a visitor center or similar site, and/ or installing signage to memorialize the Sand Creek Massacre victims would be fair concessions to main-

A couple looks through a viewing scope at the summit of Mount Evans in June 2021.

taining the name Mount Evans.

“If you feel you must rename our most famous mountain, then at a minimum let that name have an historic and real reference to our county’s history,” Clear Creek resident Nelson Fugate wrote. “Please be wise and not just politically popular.”

Some written comments supported the Mount Cheyenne-Arapaho, Mount Soule and Mount Rosalie petitions. There also were some who

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offered their own suggestions for the mountain’s name.

During the March 8 meeting, Clear Creek County resident Michael Hocevar recommended Mount Evans be renamed in honor of Wilson Edward Sisty.

In the 1860s, Sisty was a miner in Idaho Springs and later founded Brookvale in eastern Clear Creek County.

Commissioner Randy Wheelock said the Sisty proposal is still being

vetted by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names and isn’t an official petition yet.

Commissioners George Marlin and Sean Wood thanked everyone for their comments, saying they learned a lot about Colorado’s history and indigenous cultures.

Marlin said he’ll reflect a lot on what he’s learned and “what can come out of this” before the March 15 meeting.

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Baseball, track returning strong athletes this spring “We have to focus on everyone being able to pitch,” Gould continued.

“We need eight good arms, and we have six right now.”

The Golddiggers’ ideal pitchercatcher combination is juniors Bode Baker and Evan Brandt, he said, adding, “We’re looking for big things out of both of them this season.”

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If everyone who signed up competes, Clear Creek’s coed track and field program will have twice as many athletes this spring as it did last year.

Because last year’s shortened season went well into June, track and field coach Brian Inman explained how many of his usual athletes didn’t compete or concluded their seasons early to enjoy their summer plans.

Now with the 2022 spring season back on track — pun intended — Inman said he’s seen even more athletes than usual sign up.

Additionally, everyone from last year’s small but mighty team has returned, including senior Annika McKown, who placed third in the state 2A girl’s high jump last year.

While the Clear Creek baseball program hasn’t seen the leap in participation track and field has, coach Stan Gould explained that his team is also returning strong players.

Fourteen players have signed up, including four returning sophomores and two seniors — Zach Pitts and Jett Baker.

“I think our seniors and juniors will have a really good year,” Gould said.

Baseball prepping for ‘very quick season’ The Clear Creek baseball team is preparing for a short, fast, and intense season, Gould described.

Clear Creek’s Carly Horton and Shea Ryan warm up with running drills during practice PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN March 2.

Along with their opponents on the field, the Golddiggers will also have to battle Mother Nature and her love of heavy spring snows.

“If we have good weather, we should be able to have a third of our games at home,” Gould continued.

On March 2, muddy conditions moved most of the players indoors for baseball practice. The Golddiggers had set up a batting cage and bullpen in the practice gym, although a few brave souls were prac-

ticing fielding in the chilly outdoors.

One upside, he noted, is how the baseball program has a lot of “quality help” in its assistant coaches this year.

Additionally, the roster looks good overall as the Golddiggers have good depth and experience at every position, except pitching, Gould said.

Because high school baseball is very strict about pitch counts, practically everyone on the team will need to pitch at some point.

Track looking to capitalize on 2021 successes Despite last year’s short season and small team, Inman felt like the Golddiggers still had major successes. Several athletes competed at the 2A state meet, and McKown medaled.

So, Clear Creek wants to capitalize on that success, and has a bigger team to do it.

If everyone who signed up participates, Inman said there could be 31 Golddiggers competing in track and field. He typically has about 24-25 athletes.

Of those who signed up this year, 18 are new to the program. Most are upperclassmen who’ve never competed before, he explained.

“It’s great to have more on the team,” he continued.

Clear Creek is signed up for several invitationals this year, and will be competing against a lot of 4A and 5A teams. Having a full season to build up strength and conditioning and competing against top opponents will likely allow the Golddiggers compete at a higher level than they did last year, Inman described.

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ment.

He holds a master’s degree in public administration from Augusta University.

Keuroglian was recently named a finalist for Cripple Creek city administrator, but ultimately wasn’t selected, according to coverage by the Mountain Jackpot News.

Niemeyer was the village manager of Tinley Park for seven years, according to his LinkedIn profile, until became an executive recruiter for an H.R. consulting firm last October.

Before Tinley Park, Niemeyer held similar positions in six other communities.

He has a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in political science, both from Northern Illinois University.

Coverage by Illinois news outlets describe Niemeyer retiring as Tinley Park village manager.

Patterson is the former town administrator of Hudson, Colorado, which announced his hire in February 2018.

Before that, he was the city administrator of Salida, based on coverage by The Mountain Mail. He resigned in August 2017, after only six months in the role. He had been

announced as a finalist for Dillon town administrator at the time.

Before Salida, Patterson held administrative positions in Lake County and De Beque, among others. Aspects of both were scrutinized by local news coverage as Patterson failed to move to Lake County, which was required, and De Beque trustees voted not to renew Patterson’s contract.

The process Georgetown’s interim town administrator Steve Rabe explained in a March 8 board of selectmen meeting that Georgetown selected six semi-finalists for interviews, although one withdrew because he

received another job.

After all the interviews, Rabe described how the town moved ahead with reference checks for four of the six semi-finalists. When he reached out all of them to ensure they were still interested and available, another withdrew because of concerns about moving his family from Iowa.

So, the selectmen officially named the three finalists — Keuroglian, Niemeyer, and Patterson — at the March 8 meeting.

The Board of Selectmen will conduct formal interviews with the finalists on March 19. The board is expected to deliberate and potentially announce a hire that afternoon or evening.

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VOICES How to protect yourself from scam calls

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ne of the most insidious parts of our current culture is that of the scam call.

When cell phones came along there was a small hope that these calls would fade away to only being relegated to the landline arena, but was not that case.

Scammers and fraudulent callers became smarter and developed robo-calling to attack the cell phones lines. During the pandemic there was a small reprieve from these calls, which was a lovely break. Now though, as the world returns to normal and businesses are getting back to their routines, the calls have not only returned but returned in force. If I get one call a day, that is a slow day. Most times the calls are numerous and vary from recorded voices to actual people on the line. This is not to say that all telemarketers are frauds, but it is important especially as we age, to protect our limited income and know how to identify the difference as well as how to handle the situation. There are certain times of year that these callers are particularly frequent and aggressive, those being during open enrollment in the fall and the time of year we are approaching, the dreaded tax season.

Luckily, a great deal of smart phones now have a spam filter and

identify the call as such. But for those who do not have a smart phone or choose to continue with their land line, it is important to know when a caller may be fraudulent.

There are several reasons these types of scammers focus on Christy Recke the elderly. These include the belief that older folks tend to be kinder to those in need, are polite and trusting, have a healthy savings account and good credit.

Older individuals are less likely to report the scam or even notify their family that have been duped for fear of them losing trust in their ability to care for themselves. If the call does not feel right, trust your gut.

There are a few methods that are the most popular when it comes to scam calls: Bailing out a family member – These calls tell you that a family member needs you to provide money to bail them out of a situation. To check if this is real, ask questions that only the family member would know, ask to talk to the family member or ask for the police precinct number to call and check for yourself Tax scam – The caller may say

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they are an official from the government or tax aide agency stating you owe money. They may even threaten you or state that the authorities will arrest you if you do not pay. Hang up immediately. No government agency would call you to obtain money over the phone.

Charity callers — these callers will pose as an agent of a wellknown charity and may even have the capability to have the name of the organization show up on caller id. Do not provide any financial information over the phone. Tell the caller that you will donate directly to the organization online and hang up.

Lottery winner – This call is one of the most popular. The caller will tell you that you have won either money or prizes but need to pay a fee or taxes first to process the winnings. Ask questions such as when they received your entry for this contest, who sponsored the contest, and request the prize be sent to you via an official letter.

There are some ways to identify if the call is a fraud to back-up your gut feeling. Some indicators are if the caller pressures you with time constraints, requests that payment be made with cash or gift cards or they may ask for an immediate payment. These scammers may ask for money, and when you seem hesitant

threaten that you may be arrested or fined. They might request personal information.

Even though these types of calls are inevitable, you can protect yourself. Here are some tips on avoiding the pitfalls of scammers: Resist pressure to act quickly.

Never give out any personal information over the phone such as social security number, drivers license number, mother’s maiden name, birthday, etc.

Do not send any money to a source that cannot be verified.

If you realize after you have shared information or sent money that this may be a scam, report it to your bank immediately. State to the caller to put your number on a nocall list and enter your number on the national Do Not Call List.

Unfortunately, there are many desperate people in the world who prey on those who are kind and trusting.

The importance of protecting yourself from scammers can prevent huge financial losses and a myriad of legal issues with identity theft.

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That sort of news is a major wake up call. In hindsight, that $150 was one of the best expenditures I have ever made in my life because the mass on my kidney was discovered. As of this writing, I have not yet had a biopsy done to determine whether this mass is malignant or benign, but that will certainly be done as soon as possible.

The doctors I have seen tell me that there is no rhyme or reason to why these masses occur. They furthermore state that the chances are overwhelming that this mass is

malignant, but they also note that I have a few behavorial traits which increase the odds of this being benign.

That’s nice, but hopes are not effective treatment, they are wishes. I intend to treat this growth Columnist as malignant until it is proven otherwise, and have already engaged in behavorial modification to do just that. While doctors may not be able to pinpoint a reason, that does not mean an individual cannot examine themselves to see how this invader took up residence in them. In my case, I have had a lot of stress in my life over the last 10 years. The stress in large part was unavoidable and is now frankly over.

My mass was discovered “in

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address what is wrong. Your body rebels when you tax it beyond its normal capacity for endurance. This also means eliminating vectors of stress in your own individual lives.

Prioritize. I owe it to myself and the people who love me to do my best to get well. Indeed, I shall. But that means some things that have been important to me are going to go by the wayside for a little bit of time. That does not mean I cannot return to them, it just means that right now my overall health is more important.

The medical system is very stressed right now and I suspect I will discover this in more ways as I undertake this journey. Regardless, I hope that some will view my circumstances as a warning and engage in preventative behavior to live as long as possible.

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time,” which means that the odds are very good that I will get well. There may be pain and suffering along the way. If I follow the orders of doctors, then I will not only conquer and defeat this tumor, I will also annihilate it so that it cannot make a return appearance. I am sharing my circumstances for several reasons.

Get your body scanned regularly. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Find out what sort of undetected dangers may be lurking in your body. I was told by one doctor that this tumor was discovered “in time.” Implicit in that statement is that some are not discovered in time. Get ahead of potential dangers. There may be none in your body. If so, then great. But if something exists, I hope you discover it “in time.”

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Plan to increase preschool tuition Preschool tuition will likely increase in Clear Creek’s preschools in the fall.

The Clear Creek school board, which operates the King-Murphy and Carlson preschools, is looking at increasing tuition between 5% and 10%. District officials also want to align preschool options between the two schools, offering only two-day and four-day preschool starting in August.

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By comparison, monthly tuition at Jeffco Public Schools preschools such as Wilmot and Bergen Meadow in Evergreen is $920 per month.

Clear Creek subsidizes the cost of preschool through its general-fund budget, and board members at the March 10 school board study session said while it was financially important to increase prices, it was also important to let parents know that their children were getting a quality education despite the lower cost compared with Jeffco.

The board will decide on the exact tuition increase at a subsequent board meetings.

In addition, King-Murphy will have two prechool classrooms beginning in the fall, housing the second class elsehere in the building until the classroom is completed in January.

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Called Path4Ward, the program will help students who need financial assistance. Students in the program will get between $2,400 and $4,100 depending on whether they graduate after their junior year or in December of their senior year.

Superintendent Karen Quanbeck is excited about the program because it will help students with their career goals.

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education, which is funding the program, chose school districts that could integrate Path4Ward into existing programs and be able to support students graduating early, according to a release.

Electives, scheduling Clear Creek High School is looking at the electives it offers and class scheduling to help students get core classes and electives they need and want to take.

A parent told the school board at the February meeting that she was

concerned that her student couldn’t get classes he needed for graduation or wanted to take.

Superintendent Karen Quanbeck agreed that course scheduling in a small district — with high school enrollment around 200 — is difficult.

Some classes only are offered once, and if two of those classes are only offered at the same time, a student must make a difficult choice.

“We can do better in how we offer electives and when we are offering them,” Quanbeck said. “We also have to make sure we are offering electives of high interest to students.”

She said the parent who spoke at the school board meeting was “spot on” in her concerns, and while online options are available, it would be better if Clear Creek teachers could offer the courses.

Quanbeck says she hopes to encourage teachers to create new electives.

“We need to be doing a better job of listening to what kids want and to incentivize teachers to provide more and different classes,” she said.

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Children are able to form friendships, and partake in age-appropriate activities.

The Castle Rock summer day camps teach kindergarten through 12th graders of every ability level a range of outdoor adventures, introducing them to the parks, trails and mountains in the surrounding area and getting them excited to stay active. The program has several day camp options in Castle Rock plus resident overnight camp options less than 2 hours from Castle Rock and expedition camp options leaving from Louisville.

For information, visit www.AChild’sTouch.com Arvada Center programs: This summer, the Arvada Center is offering a variety of half-day camps and prescheduled full-day camp packages. These full day packages combine morning and afternoon sessions for a day of arts activities, while also limiting interactions between other campers not in the same sessions.

Some of the 2022 programs include: • • • • • • •

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Audience of One is a music theater company committed to developing character, integrity, teamwork and leadership in our youth through the theatrical and arts experience.

These skills will enable them to succeed and joyfully serve their community. Camps are available to children ages 5 through 18.

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Chatfield Stables: With a variety of summer camp programs, Chatfield Stables offers programs to children 7 and older. This is a hands-on only horse camp. Each child is assigned a horse to take care of for the entire week. They learn safety and horse care from the ground up including grooming, saddling

The summer workshops at the Children’s Museum of Denver are designed to offer a little something extra with extended fun and learning in the museum’s most popular exhibits.

For information, www.MyChildMuseum.org The Golden Community Center offers day camp for kids age 5 to 12 and those turning 13 during the summer months. The state-licensed summer camp programs are full days with drop off between 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and pick up between 3 and 5 p.m. For more details, visit the website for the full summer camp brochure.

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• Discover real space exploration technology when they create Spacepacks and AstroArm devices, mine an asteroid and observe erupting ice volcanoes.

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The program is available in the following Front Range cities: • Aurora • Castle Rock • Denver • Lakewood • Greenwood Village • Littleton • Highlands Ranch • Arvada For information, visit https://spacevoyage.com/

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In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program is coming to the Denver metro area for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This weeklong summer adventure provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more.

Rotating through a variety of activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.

The all-new 2022 program will thrill both new and returning campers with an expedition full of far-reaching explorations, fascinating discoveries and exhilarating “a-ha” moments.

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City of Lone Tree:

The City of Lakewood offers camps for kids and teens throughout the year. Parents can register children for a variety of camps either online or by phone. Some camp options include:

Summer camp is the perfect place for kids to be kids, especially after the last year of evolving school schedules and modified activities. Douglas County Libraries is offering an array of in-person summer camps for kids ages 4 to 11 at Camp DCL, June 7 through Aug. 6.

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Gymnastics Climbing Athletics STEM Adventure camp

For information, visit cityoflonetree.com/ dcl-summer-camps-help-kids-make-up-forlost-social-learning-time/.

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City of Thornton: The City of Thornton hosts a variety of classes and programs each summer.

Watch for the 2022 guide at www.thorntonco.gov/recreation/Pages/.

KidzToPros STEM: With multiple locations across the Front Range, KidzToPros focuses on pushing campers to build valuable STEM, arts and sports skills through in-person or online summer camps. Camps are available in: • Jefferson County • Adams County • Douglas County For information, visit www.KidzToPros.com Code Ninja: These camps are slated to spark a child’s inner ninja and transform their love of technology and video games into new skills. The camp is for children ages 5 and 15. Code Ninja camps are available across the Denver metro area. For information, visit: • Castle Rock: www.codeninjas.com/cocastle-rock/camps • Highlands Ranch: www.codeninjas.com/ co-highlands-ranch-wildcat-reserve/ camps • Parker: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/parker

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• Thornton: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/thornton • Arvada: www.codeninjas.com/locationslist/us/co/arvada Denver Zoo Summer Camps: The zoo’s safari camps are aimed at children with a drive and desire to discover the world of animals.

Camps feature: • • • •

Animal experiences Zoo expeditions Engineering authentic solutions Real-world challenges

For information, visit www.DenverZoo.org/safari-camps/

Space Voyage Space Camp: This program immerses students in “thinking like an astronaut.” This year, Space Voyage is in its 31st year of space camp, inspiring kids and encouraging problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills.

Space Voyage offers learning and confidence building within a space motif. Space Voyage brings to life the importance of math and science, builds confidence through genuine achievement, creates a sense of belonging, and offers a fun and fantastic place for kids to learn and grow.

Space camp is the highlight of the summer for many students. Launch nine-foot rockets, fly simulators and learn about space. Pathfinder ages 6-7, Cadets ages 9-14, Interns ages 14+.

Summer 2022 offers six full weeks of day camp, Monday through Friday, June 13 through July 29. Come for one or more weeks. Discounts available.

Space Voyage Summer Camp challenges kids ages 6-15 to “think like an Astronaut.”

This day camp, in Littleton, offers a high-energy, hands-on program. We offer six weeks of camp. Come for one or more weeks. It will be the best week of the summer.

For information, visit the website https://spacevoyage.com/camp/ or call 303-985-3143

Downtown Aquarium Summer Camps: Throughout the summer, the Denver aquarium hosts a variety of programs for children of all ages. Some programs include: • • • •

World Oceans Day Sea safari summer camp Zoologist for a day Marine biologist for a day

For information, visit www.AquariumRestaurants.com Everbrook Academy: Tapping into a world of wonder, Camp Everbrook provides activities to enhance learning and create an atmosphere to make new friends.

For information, visit www.everbrookacademy.com Open to a variety of ages; camp activities

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Evergreen Country Day Summer Camp: Evergreen Country Day’s Summer Camp offers opportunities for children to continue learning, growing, honing their skills, amplifying their interests, and making friends.

With a range of classes designed for early childhood, elementary, and middle-school students, Evergreen Country Day’s Summer Camp sparks imaginations and energizes learning of children ages 2 to 15.

For information, visit https://evergreencountryday.org/programs/summer-camp/ Evergreen Parks and Recreation District: There are a variety of summer programs and camps available in 2022.

For information, visit www.evergreenrecreation.com/201/Camps Some of this year’s camps include: • • • • • •

Summer adventure camp Outdoor climbing camp Gymnastics camp Outdoor adventure camp Boating camp Summer sports camp

GameBreaker Lacrosse: The program will be running Colorado day camps for boys and girls in Littleton this

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summer. Lacrosse campers will work on their individual stick skills and positional training and learn team concepts and situational gameplay daily. Half-day and day camper options are offered.

For more information, visit https://laxcamps.com.

HRCA summer camp programs: Each year, the Highlands Ranch Community Association hosts a variety of summer camps for children ages 5 and 12. In 2022, the summer camp catalogue is full of variety with theater and sports to science and more.

Tutoring Center: While summer is all about rest and fun, it is also important to make time for keeping up and enhancing academic skills. Through a variety of programs at the Tutoring Center of Golden, children can keep up with reading, math and writing. Some of the programs at the center include: • Geniuses in Training Program • Reading Program • Writing Enhancement Program • Little Geniuses in Training For information, visit https://golden.tutoringcenter.com

Some of the 2022 programs include: • • • • •

Camping Splish Splash Colors of the week Music palooza Adventure land

For information, visit www.HRCAOnline.org.

Kent Denver School: The full summer program at Kent Denver School offers all children ages 3–18 the opportunity to experience innovative, creative, hands-on learning in the arts, athletics, academics, and technology and design. Summer programs include: • • • •

A summer day camp Athletics Academics Innovation and technology

For information, visit www.kentdenver.org/ about/summer/summeratkds.

KidsConnections: The annual Englewood KidsConnection summer camp program is on schedule. Ses-

sions are held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from May 31 through Aug. 5.

The KidConnections camp provides: • • • •

Social and emotional growth Connections with new friends An answer to summer boredom New experiences

For information, visit https://www.englewoodco.gov/parks-recreation-library-golf/ play-englewood/programs/youth/2021kidconnections-summer-camp.

KidzArt: These camps offer curriculum geared to stretch minds, exercise imaginations, and introduce new idea-generating techniques, all while having fun and building confidence.

For information, visit: • www.kidzart.com/franchise/castle-rock/ • www.kidzart.com/franchise/highlandsranch • www.kidzart.com/franchise/lone-tree

Littleton Parks, Recreation and Community Education: The local program will offer a variety of summer activities with registration ongoing.

Sports and other programs will be available throughout the summer.

choices range in half-day or full-day musical theater options for elementary, middle and high school age groups.

Camp options include: • Performing arts mini camps • Musical theater show camps

For information, visit https://littletonma. myrec.com/info/activities/.

For information, visit www.paacolorado.org/ theatre-summer-camp/

Parker Arts:

School of Rock Golden/Lakewood:

Summer camps are available for youth ages 4 and 18 between June 6 and Aug. 5. Programs include half-day and full-day options.

Some of the summer programs include:

Looking for something unique for kids this summer? Music has become increasingly popular through the years, and the Golden/ Lakewood locations for School of Rock have plenty of offer, including:

• Play-A-Day • KidStage Stars

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For more information, visit https://parkerarts.org/.

Performing Arts Academy:

Guitar lessons Drum lessons Singing/vocal lessons Keyboard lessons Bass lessons

Performing Arts Academy has a selection of both one-week and two-week programs. The

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Venue Theatre: The Venue Theatre Company, founded in 2013 as an educational 501c3 nonprofit, provides enriching performing arts education for the youth of the greater Denver and Foothills area. With highly trained, Broadway-experienced educators, The Venue meets all children at the level they are currently at and encourages them to develop their skills both as performers and as individuals.

In the summer of 2022, The Venue is already accepting registration for the “Sound of Music”. The production is open to students in first and 12th grades.

Details and dates include: • Parent meeting: May 16 • Audition Workshop: May 7, 10 a.m.

• Rehearsals start – May 23 • Auditions: May 9 and May 10 • Read-through – May 16 For more information, visit www.theVenuetheatre.com

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Learn to make videos and movies through a program that includes video and movie making camps, theater and acting camps through STEAM-Based, hands-on curriculum. The summer program is for children ages 6 and 16.

For information, visit talktothecamera.com.

South Suburban Parks and Recreation: The regional organization provides a variety of program year-round and during summer.

Find programs in the following locations: • • • •

The Family Sports Center in Centennial Lone Tree Recreation Center Sheridan Recreation Center The Douglas H. Buck Community Center in Littleton • The Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial For information, visit www.sspd.org

Young Americans: Summer day camps are a way for young people to experience FUNancial education through an award-winning program, which is facilitated by the Young Americans Center for Financial Education staff. These dynamic camps, while emphasizing fun, feature interactive activities, hands-on application of instruction as well as outdoor time on our beautiful program deck. Camps are available for youth entering third through eighth grade in the 2022-23 school year. Camps are available in Denver and Lakewood.

For information, visit https://yacenter.org/summer-camps/

Tigar Gymnastics Camps: The Wheat Ridge center offers a variety of classes and programs throughout the summer, including: • • • •

Kinder gymnastics Girls’ gymnastics Ninja skills Parkour

For more information, visit www.TigarGymnastics.com.

Town of Castle Rock: The town hosts both half-day and all-day

Wings Over the Rockies: Besides providing daily education and entertainment to the community, the Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum offers a summer program for kids. The in-person camps cover STEAM-related subjects for elementary, middle and high-school aged students. Camps are held at the main museum in Denver and the Centennial Airport.

Camp options include: • Engineering to Mars – A camp designed to prepare future astronauts, scientists and engineers for all the challenges the red planet has to offer. This camp is offered at The Air & Space Museum in Denver • Skyward – This option is for campers who are serious about aviation. This session offers an in-depth look at airplanes and helicopters, airport operations, and a chance to interact with aviation professionals who believe that it’s never too early to get started. This camp is held at the Centennial Airport off Arapahoe Road. https://wingsmuseum.org/camps/

camps every year. The 2022 program is currently accepting registrations.

To learn more, visit www.crgov.com/3270/Summer-Camps.

Programs offered in full-and half-day programs include: • Athletics and adventure • Summer jedi and fencing • Adventure club Town of Parker: Each year the town offers a variety of summer programs for children. In 2022, some of the scheduled activities include: • • • • •

Cooks and books camp Farm-to-table cooking STEAM superheroes Rollercoaster science Sports camps

For information, visit parkerrec.com/1921/ Summer-Camps-for-Kids.

Activities include: • • • • •

Arts & Crafts Swimming Board games Climbing Outdoor play

For more information, visit www.rootedinfun.com/191/Sun-Camp.

YMCA summer camp programs: With recreation centers across the Front Range, the YMCA offers a variety of summer camp programs for all ages.

Some of the summer programs include: • Summer day camps at 20 locations • Specialty day camp and adventure camp at the Arvada and University Hills YMCA • Sports camp For information in your area, visit www. denverymca.org/programs/youth-programs/ summer-camp.

Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Sun Camp: Wheat Ridge operates a summer Sun Camp for children ages of 6 and 13. The program is available during the Jefferson County Public Schools’ spring, summer and winter breaks.

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Set up a picnic in the park. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit and other treats and head to the park. You can enjoy a casual meal

then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

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Visit an amusement park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value.

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Monday, Feb. 28 — Idaho Springs police assisted another agency that had contacted a stolen vehicle along westbound Interstate 70 near mile marker 238.

Tuesday, March 1 — Empire police responded to a hit-and-run traffic accident that occurred over the previous weekend. A driver turning

from South Dailey Street onto East Mountain Avenue hit a parked car, and didn’t leave any information or contact law enforcement.

Tuesday, March 1 — Idaho Springs police took reports of an attempted burglary at a home in the 2300 block of Virginia Street. While the suspect couldn’t enter the home, minor property damage occurred during the attempt.

Thursday, March 3 — Idaho Springs police responded to reports of a man passing a fraudulent check in the 1700 block of Miner Street.

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and arrested on felony charges, including forgery, criminal possession of a forged instrument, identity theft, and criminal possession of a financial device.

Saturday, March 5 — Georgetown police responded to a shoplifting complaint at a local store. The merchant declined to press charges, but The suspect was confronted and was trespassed from the store.

Saturday, March 5 — Empire police located a large quantity of used needles, or drug paraphernalia, along West Park Avenue.

Saturday, March 5 — An Empire officer assisted the Sheriff’s Office

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Sunday, March 6 — Idaho Springs police responded to the 2100 block of East Idaho Springs Road for a suspected driver asleep at the wheel. When officers arrived, they reportedly smelled alcohol coming from the driver. The driver also had a revoked license, and he was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges.

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Colorado’s average gas prices nearing record Prices expected to remain high

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Coloradans can expect more pain at the pump as the average price for fuel continues to climb due to global market volatility.

The state’s average price per

gallon hit $3.91 on March 9, according to AAA Colorado. Prices have climbed more than $.60 over the past week, mostly due to crude oil price jumps, said Skyler Mckinley, AAA’s public affairs director.

“Coloradans should be accustomed to gas price increases and very quick increases, even day to day, as the price that we pay at the pump catches up to what’s going on with crude oil,” Mckinley told CPR’s Colorado Matters.

The price upswing comes as the U.S. moves to ban Russian energy imports in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. In a speech on March 8, President Joe Biden acknowledged the move could send gas prices soaring, but he said the ban was necessary to “deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine.”

Fuel prices still haven’t hit record highs in Colorado, but they could quickly get there, Mckinley said.

The state’s per gallon record is still

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“I think it’s a near certainty that we will be in those record numbers again,” he said. “They might not top records if you adjust for inflation, but that might also be a possibility.”

The state’s highest prices are concentrated in tourist-heavy mountain communities and the southwest corner of the state. Pitkin County’s average price hit $4.76 per gallon

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GAS PRICES FROM PAGE 17

Wednesday. San Miguel County hit $4.33.

Denver’s average price was $3.88 as of Wednesday morning. Averages were lower in Northern Colorado communities and throughout the Eastern Plains.

The cost to fill up will likely rise another 15% by the end of this week as markets react to the new import ban and gas stations adjust to global crude oil prices, Mckinley said.

“Expect more remote areas to have higher prices,” he said. “And because we are such a robust tourist state, major tourist corridors always have a bit of an upcharge because there’s a lot

Gas prices remain high and continue to climb in the Denver metro area and across the SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE nation.

of demand and not a ton of supply.”

Individual states have little control over global oil prices. Governors, including Jared Polis, have urged the

federal government to suspend the federal gas tax to help soften the blow of price jumps.

Legislation in the House and Senate

would knock about $.18 off the cost of a gallon of gas, according to the governors’ letter. It would also authorize the U.S. Department of Treasury to transfer general fund dollars to replace the lost revenue.

“At a time when people are directly impacted by rising prices on everyday goods, a federal gas tax holiday is a tool in the toolbox to reduce costs for Americans, and we urge you to give every consideration to this proposed legislation,” the Governors concluded.

Polis has also proposed a delay for Colorado’s new gas fee, which stems from the state’s most recent transportation plan.

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

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Public Notices call Marley 303-566-4123 Legals City and County Public Notice NOTICE: THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PROJECT SUPPORT HAS NOMINATED DONNA KLINE FOR RE-ELECTION, AND ELECTION OF NICOLE BIERLEY TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2022.

THE ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF PROJECT SUPPORT ON MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022 AT 11:30AM AT THE SENIOR CENTER. 1402 MINER STREET, IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO. /S/JANE THOMAS SECRETARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER Legal Notice No. CCC306 First Publication: March 10, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice L0303-TD 22-017 NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having an Interest or Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to DEGROFFT KRISTINA, MARK, BRAD & GARY And Whereas, You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 09 day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2018, the then County Treasurer of Clear Creek County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to HARRY MOTT the following described real estate in the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, to wit: TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE 2018-00805 Property Schedule Number R005858 – Parcel 183703404043 SAINT MARYSUBDIVISION Lot: 274 U2 LETS 457/386 COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK STATE OF COLORADO And Whereas, Said County Treasurer issued a Tax Lien Sale Certificate of Purchase therefore to HARRY MOTT; And Whereas, That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent taxes assessed against said real estate for the year 2017; And Whereas, That said real estate was taxed in the names of DEGROFFT KRISTINA, MARK, BRAD & GARY for said year of 2017; And Whereas, That said HARRY MOTT on the 24 day of JANUARY, A.D. 2022, the present holder of said certificate, who has made request upon the Treasurer of Clear Creek County for a deed to said real estate; And Whereas, That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued to the said HARRY MOTT at 11:00 o’clock A.M., on the 28 day of JUNE, A.D. 2022, unless the same has been redeemed.

And Whereas, Said property may be redeemed

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Witness my hand this 22 day of February, A.D., 2022. /s/ Carol Lee [Seal] Carol Lee, Treasurer Clear Creek County Legal Notice No. CCC301 First Publication: March 3, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant 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 March 28, 2022 to consider an application for a new Tavern License for Yards Tap House LLC, dba Yards Tap House located at 2731 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452. The public hearing will be held in City Hall, 1711 Miner St., at 7:00 p.m. Date of application: 12/01/2021.

Officers: Scott Yard, Andrew Yard, Ian Yard and Marion Yard, 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. CCC313 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice City of Idaho Springs Check Register for the Newspaper Check Issue Dates: 2/1/2022 - 2/28/2022 Check Issue Date / Payee / Invoice Amount 36838 02/14/2022 36839 02/14/2022 36840 02/14/2022 36841 02/14/2022 36842 02/14/2022 3,240.00 36843 02/14/2022 7,800.00 36844 02/14/2022 36845 02/14/2022 36846 02/14/2022 36847 02/14/2022 36848 02/14/2022 3,035.48 36849 02/14/2022 39,118.75 36850 02/14/2022 36,125.00 36851 02/14/2022 36852 02/14/2022 36853 02/14/2022 36854 02/14/2022 241.88 36855

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Legal Notice No. CCC312 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE ST. MARY’S GLACIER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary’s Glacier Metropolitan District, Clear Creek County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election there were not more candidates for Director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 3, 2022, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Derek Barnes

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All comments must be submitted to Fonda.Apostolopoulos@state.co.us by April 4, 2022.

Legal Notice No. CCC302 First Publication: March 3, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Notice to Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Patrick Dean Kennerly, also known as Patrick D. Kennerly, also known as Patrick Kennerly, Deceased Case Number 2020 PR 30003

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Clear Creek County, Colorado on or before July 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sean Kennerly & Timothy Kennerly, Co -Personal Representatives c/o Josh Krieg Hutchins & Associates LLC 1999 Broadway, Suite 1400 Denver, CO 80202 Legal Notice No. CCC314 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Gerald B. Olde, Deceased Case Number 22PR30004

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 July 18, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

ST. MARY’S GLACIER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

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Legal Notice No. CCC310 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

Katherine K. Olde Porter Personal Representative c/o Steven M. Weiser, Esq. Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP 360 S. Garfield St., 6th Floor Denver, Colorado 80209 (303) 333-9810 sweiser@fostergraham.com Legal Notice No. CCC311 First Publication: March 17, 2022 Last Publication: March 31, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CREATE BINDING USE RESTRICTIONS ON Centennial Opportunity Fund, LLC at the Bighorn Crossing Townhome Parcels, Georgetown, Colorado.

Centennial Opportunity Fund, LLC, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) provide notice of their intention to impose binding environmental use restrictions (EURs) on the Bighorn Crossing Subdivision, Georgetown, Colorado. The EURs require the oversight and implementation of safety measures for excavating the sub-soil. Pursuant to § 25-15318.5, C.R.S., once the EURs have been finalized, they are binding on all current and future owners of the land and any persons possessing an interest in the land. CDPHE is accepting public comments on the draft EURs. Copies of the proposed EUR

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 or on or before July 5, 2022, or the claims may be forever barred.

Melissa Dougherty Anderson, Esq. Attorney for the Personal Representative PO Box 225 Golden, CO 80401 Legal Notice No. CCC303 First Publication: March 3, 2022 Last Publication: March 17, 2022 Publisher: Clear Creek Courant

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