Issuu

INSIDE Drunken driver jams I-70

PAGE 4 Subscribe. All local, all the time. $40/year. Discounts available.

WEEK OF AUGUST 4, 2022

Serving Clear Creek County since 1973

WWW.CLEARCREEKCOURANT.COM

75 CENTS

Georgetown Strousse Park project breaks ground BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Wild Bunch, a historical reenactment group from Central City.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILD BUNCH

Idaho Springs reaches compromise on mock gunfire City Council allows the Wild Bunch to continue, but off Miner Street BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A historical reenactment show, originally planned on Miner Street in Idaho Springs, is being moved to Harold A. Anderson Park behind the old steam engine in response to community complaints that mock gunfire could trigger panic in people

unaware of the show. Signs were put up and notifications made on Miner Street of the new location on the day of the Wild Bunch show on July 30. “It’s more like a stage experience than what’s happening downtown,” Assistant City Administrator Jonathan Cain said, noting that business owners who spoke against the show at the previous City Council meeting were OK with the new location. Of the compromise, Chuck Follen, a three-year member of the 15-yearold reenactment group from Central City, said, “If the city works with us, and letting people know we’re back

there, I think we’ll be just fine. Mayor Chuck Harmon recognized that not everyone was happy with the compromise, referencing Linda Enochs, owner of Margie’s Place, who sent a letter to the council disapproving of any gun show in a public place. But, he continued, “I realize that no compromise is going to be perfect.” Earlier in the month, an Idaho Springs City Council meeting’s public comment was rife with complaints and defenses of the mock gunfire used in the historical reen-

The Strousse Park project is fully underway after nearly three years of planning. The project will renovate the area with new market stalls, a restroom and parking lot. “We’re plotting along working on the foundations for the new shelter,” said Bob Hamilton, member of the Design Review Commission, in an update to the Georgetown Board of Selectmen about the improvements on July 26. Referring to the new market booths and shelter, Hamilton elaborated that volunteer labor was previously brought up as a solution to keep within budget, but the foundation will be using contract labor instead. It will be close, but still within budget, he said. While excavating beside the Kneisel & Anderson building, which began on July 12, they decided to cap the foundation wall, which cost a few extra days of work. “Everybody is sitting less anxious about damaging the foundation to that historic building, so I think it’s money well spent,” Hamilton said. He continues that the foundation should be done within the next few weeks, with heavy timbers and other materials coming in a few weeks as well. Plans were originally approved by the board on March 8 with the goal to have the project completely finished by fall in time for the Christmas Market.

SEE WILD BUNCH, P3

Josh Spinner - Broker, Owner Local Expert since 1999

2 bed, big garage

5 Acre Mtn. Retreat

Remod 3 bed

Voted Best Realtor Clear Creek County

Zillow Premiere Agent Realtor.com Agent joshuaspinner@gmail.com

Georgetown, Views

Home w/rentals

13 Acres, Great Views

303.567.1010 Cell: 303.825.2626

For a home loan call Jennifer Hager (720) 593-4385 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 9

Visit www .clearcreek courant.com for breaking news and updates.

2 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

OBITUARIES HEDIGER

Constance Faye “Connie” (Schaller) Hediger August 18, 1947 - July 9, 2022

Constance Hediger died peacefully surrounded by her family.

Connie is survived by her three children, Pat (Stephanie)Behring, Laurie Ayala, Ranee (Mike) WeldyDuBrava, her grandchildren, Jen, Nick, Jen, Aaron, Jess, Andy, Bregan, Brista, Courtney, and Rae; brother Spencer, sisters Sharon and Karen and 10 great grandchildren. She was remembered by many friends near and far. Proceeded in death by

her son Mike and parents, Ralph and Marion Schaller. A celebration of life will be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mt. Evans Home Health & Hospice in Connie’s name. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 24, 2022 at 1pm at the Idaho Springs Colorado Elks Lodge.

Memory In Loving

Place an Obituary for Your Loved One. 303-566-4100 obituaries@coloradocommunitymedia.com Self placement available online at ClearCreekCourant.com

Clear Creek Courant 3

August 4, 2022

WILD BUNCH

Watch Your Business

GROW

Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado Week of July 25, and Month of July 2022

FROM PAGE 1

Call us at 303-566-4113

Day and date of observation (2022)

Week

Monday, 7/25 Tuesday, 7/26 Wednesday, 7/27 Thursday, 7/28 Friday, 7/29 Saturday, /7/30 Sunday, 7/31

Summary

To advertise your business here,

A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake. “Max” “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/ Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the average of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall Weather Observations for of Georgetown, plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches snow thatColorado accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T = Trace of precipitation. NR = Not Reported. Week of July 25, and Month of July 2022 “Peak wind gust at Georgetown Lake” is the velocity in miles per hour localtime Nationalof Weather volunteer observer temperature and precipitation observations each day at and A the the Service maximum windmakes gust that occurred during the about 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake. “Max” “Min” temperatures arepreceding from digital displays ofdate a “MMTS” (“Maximum/MinimumHistoric Temperature System”); “Mean daily” on calendar day the of observation. data are based temperature is the average of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is of snowfor that accumulated during the preceding 24 hours. T =been Trace ofcompiled precipitation. NR = Not the period ofinches record which statistical data have (about Reported. “Peak wind gust at Georgetown Lake” is the velocity in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust thatwithin occurred during calendar day preceding the date of observation. Historic data are based on theare periodbased of 53 years thetheperiod 1893-2021). Any weather records noted record for which statistical data have been compiled (about 53 years within the period 1893-2021). Any weather noted are basedof on athe comparison of the observed valuewith with thethe historical data set. on arecords comparison observed value historical data set.

Month

actment show. Business owners and citizens raised concern that mock gunfire can trigger panic in people unaware of the show who heard the shots out of context. On July 25, the council met again with various options for a compromise. “We had big crowds where we were. We’re just hoping we can get something similar in the new spot,” Follen continued, explaining that all tips attendees leave for the actors go to the Gilpin County Historical Society. The only complaint the group had last year in Idaho Springs was a woman’s dog was scared, Follen said. “We had no complaints that I’m aware of for the other 27 shows, so we were kind of mystified — we didn’t change anything, and all of this happened this year,” he added. Follen said The Wild Bunch is OK with the move, though. “We’re not unhappy about moving to the train. We think the train is a great spot. That end of the street doesn’t get the foot traffic that the other end of Miner Street gets, so we might bring more people down that way, which would be a help to the business on that end.” The council decided to simply modify the Wild Bunch’s license to allow it to perform by the train. “We don’t want to scare people away from the businesses. That’s definitely not the point of our show,” Follen said. “I think everything worked out pretty good.”

Week’s avg max, min, mean daily T; sum of TP. SF Historic week’s avg max, min, mean daily T; avg sum of TP, SF July 2022 : T: Avg max/high max, avg min/low min, avg mean daily. P: Sum of TP, SF

Historic July:

T: Avg max/high max, avg min/low min, avg mean daily. P: Avg sum of TP, SF

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

Precipitation (P) (inches) Total Snowfall (TP) (SF)

During the 24 hours prior to 8 a.m. 71 48 59.5 0.59 0.0 77 50 63.5 0.00 0.0 77 50 63.5 0.00 0.0 80 50 65.0 0.00 0.0 66 45 55.5 0.14 0.0 70 45 57.5 0.03 0.0 77 51 64.0 0.00 0.0 74.0 48.4 61.2 0.76 0.0 76.7

48.9

62.8

0.76

0.0

77.1

50.6

63.9

4.74

0.0

77.8

48.7

63.3

2.49

0.0

Peak wind gust at Georgetown Lake * Velocity Time (mph) (24 hr) During the previous calendar day 7 1050 9 0555 10 0815 15 1655 12 1950 10 1510 13 1900 * Wind observed nearby 6th Street in Georgetown until the lake weather station is back in operation.

AUGUST SUPPLEMENT 8-27 WITH BIOFUEL & $AVE ON HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER! W H I L E

S U P P L I E S

AVG. 2 TONS PER HEATING SEASON!

Stoves

200 00 OFF

299/ton CASH AND CARRY

Inserts Heavy Duty

150 OFF

WOOD • PELLET • GAS

Log Carrier

Grills & Accessories 10% OFF Speedy White

Hearth & Stove Cleaner REG. PRICE $

1199

SALE $ 99

26%

$ave 303-838-3612 inglenookfireplaces.com

See store for details.

REGULAR PRICE $3999

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE!

ON PURCHASE & INSTALLATION!

MILITARY & EMS DISCOUNTS • RETIRED VETERAN-OWNED

26731 Main Street • Conifer Drive A Little...Save A Lot!

200 00 OFF

FOR 12 MONTHS

Fireplaces

% Financing

Premium Pellets

WOOD • PELLET • GAS

L A S T !

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT

C O L O R A D O’ S O N LY

PREMIER

DEALER

WE SELL & SERVICE THE S HIGHEST QUALIT Y PRODUC T

ON SALE

25% OFF

* 26% of total purchase and installation charges of select biomass-burning models qualifies for federal tax credit.

WOOD • GAS • PELLET / FIREPLACES • STOVES • INSERTS • LINEARS / GRILLS • FIREPITS

4 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

Drunken driver jams I-70 BY ANDREW FRAIELI AFRAIELI@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The I-70 westbound traffic jam on July 28 was not the fault of normal congestion this time, but a drunken driver blocking a lane of traffic by mile marker 241.5. Called in by multiple drivers, a 29-year-old Breckenridge man was

found disoriented and under the influence of alcohol “and likely other narcotics,” according to Idaho Springs Police Chief Nate Buseck. He previously had a DUI already, and this one’s traffic jam backed up the highway all the way to the bottom of Floyd’s Hill, said Buseck. The suspicion of narcotics influence was at least partially due to

the finding of “multiple grams of cocaine in individual portion bags” by officers during a search of the car before towing it, according to the ISPD. The man was arrested, charged with a DUI, careless driving, driving revoked, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession with intent to distribute,

possession of drug paraphernalia, and no proof of insurance. “It’s just one of those things where you’re sent to a traffic hazard, and it turns into a felony arrest. Sometimes with I-70 it’s who it brings into the area,” Buseck said.

School students. Start times will be staggered between 7 and 9 a.m.

ONGOING

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. Email dbrobst@coloradocommunitymedia.com to get items in the print version of the paper. Items will appear in print on a space-available basis.

AUG. 20, SEPT. 17 THE FOURTH ANNUAL HANS BERG ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY cleanup program in Empire will be from 8-10 a.m. starting at the Empire Visitors Center. These events are sponsored by Friends of Clear Creek.

AUG. 6 HEARTHFIRE BOOKS IN BERGEN PARK is hosting a book-signing event for Georgetown author Jerry Fabyanic plus Cheryl Ilov, Cheryl Carpinello and Virginia White from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 6.

historicgeorgetown.org.

AUG. 7 HAMILL HOUSE MUSEUM in Georgetown will host a free Gilded Age Garden Party from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, on the museum grounds. Enjoy food and beverages, and free tours will be available of the Hamill House. For more information, visit

AUG. 13 THE 44TH ANNUAL GEORGETOWN TO IDAHO SPRINGS HALF MARATHON will be Aug. 13 starting in Georgetown. The race is sponsored by the Clear Creek Booster Club with proceeds going to Clear Creek High School/Middle

WILDFIRE SEASON IS HERE. ARE YOU READY? Contact us for your wildfire mitigation needs.

Experts in Defensible Space & Forest Restoration. 10% off on proposals accepted by 7/30/2022 *Some restrictions apply.

Call 720-556-4922 www.acetreecareservices.com

SEPT. 4 THE GOLD RUSH & SILVER SPLASH DUCK RACES will begin at the Old School, 809 Taos St., at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, as merchants kick off the annual race. Watch little rubber duckies float to a feather-flurried finish on the creek just before the footbridge by the lagoon. Tickets are on sale now. Buy a flock of five ducks at www. eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-goldrush-and-silver-splash-duck-races[1] tickets-295879632947.

OMEGA (OPEN MINDS ENCOURAGING GENERAL ACCEPTANCE) social group meets the second Saturday each month for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 12 to 20 years. Fun, friends, snacks, games in a welcoming environment. This program is a collaboration between The Clear Creek County Library District and Resilience 1220. RESILIENCE1220 has 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 CLINIC is Monday through Friday for free blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings at the Clear Creek Health SEE CURRENTS, P5

TURN TO THE COLORADO SUN FOR NEWS ACROSS THE STATE The Colorado Sun is a journalist-owned, award-winning news outlet that strives to cover all of Colorado so that our state — our community — can better understand itself. In this way, The Sun contributes to a more vibrant, informed and whole Colorado. The Sun, launched in 2018, is committed to fact-based, in-depth and non-partisan journalism. It covers everything from politics and culture to the outdoor industry and education. Now, The Colorado Sun co-owns this and other Colorado Community Media newspapers as a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy. The Sun is CCM’s partner for statewide news. For Colorado Sun stories, opinions and more, and to support The Sun’s misssion as a member or subscriber, visit coloradosun.com.

Advertising support makes it possible for us to deliver the news to you...

Support our advertisers...

SHOP LOCALLY

Clear Creek Courant 5

August 4, 2022

CURRENTS FROM PAGE 4

and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. For more information and to make an appointment, call 303-670-7528.

MOUNT EVANS HOME HEALTH CARE & HOSPICE offers two monthly groups to provide emotional support services for caregivers helping ill, disabled or elderly loved ones. An in-person support group meets every third Monday from 4-6 p.m. at 3081 Bergen Peak Road, Evergreen, and a virtual support group meets every first Tuesday from 10 a.m.-noon via Zoom. Call 303-674-6400 to learn how to connect to the group virtual call. For more information visit mtevans. org/services/emotional-support/. THE PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER offers Sit ‘n’ Stretch at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the center, 1402 Miner St., Idaho Springs. COVID-19 TESTING is available from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays in the dirt lot by Mount Buzz near the corner of Argentine and 11th Street in Georgetown, and from 9 a.m.-2

p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. Appointments are recommended by visiting covidcheckcolorado.org/find-our-sites.

P L AN YO U R D R E AM VACAT I ON $

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

FROM

2,549

FROM

2,049 *

1,799 *

2,299 *

WALK-IN VACCINE CLINICS for adults and children 5-17 plus flu and other vaccines are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. No appointments required for the vaccines. THE PROJECT SUPPORT SENIOR CENTER offers free bingo from 12:30-2 p.m. the first and third Tuesday and a monthly birthday celebration at noon the second Tuesday of the month. 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.

FREE ONBOARD CREDIT

BEST OF HAWAII FOUR-ISLAND TOUR

GRAND ALASKAN CRUISE & TOUR

Oahu • Hawaii Island • Kauai • Maui — Enjoy a fully guided

Vancouver • Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Denali Anchorage • and more — Visit Denali National

12 days, departs year-round

4-island Hawaiian vacation with centrally located lodging in Waikiki on Oahu, and beachfront lodging on the “Big Island” of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Guided throughout by our friendly Tour Directors—your local experts. Includes 3 inter-island flights. TM

12 days, departs May - Sep 2023

Park and Glacier Bay National Park on the same incredible trip! Cruise through the Gulf of Alaska and the Inside Passage as you discover the best of the Frontier State by land and by sea.

promo code N7017

CALL 1-888-523-0897

* Prices are per person based on double occupancy plus up to $299 in taxes & fees. Single supplement and seasonal surcharges may apply. Add-on airfare available. Free date changes 100 days before departure for all land tours and cruise tours. Deposits and final payments are non-refundable. Onboard Credit requires purchase of Ocean View or Balcony Cabin. Offers apply to new bookings only, made by 9/30/22. Other terms & conditions may apply. Ask your Travel Consultant for details.

We’re Just What The Doctor Ordered

ROLLING ROAD CLOSURE - AUGUST 13, 2022

GEORGETOWN TO IDAHO SPRINGS 1/2 MARATHON Mountain area specialists in Wildfire mitigation for Residential and commercial properties Bryan Nash Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Fully Insured 720-629-7033 www.arborrxfamily.com

Each year the GTIS ½ Marathon Committee asks for your assistance during this event, and we want to THANK YOU for all your help for so many years. Our goal is to minimize the impact on the citizens, but we recognize it may not be your favorite Saturday of the year! The Students of CCMS and CCHS thank you for helping us make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success.

6:00 AM TO 1:00 PM Miner Street at 20th Ave to 25th Ave Colorado Blvd at 20th Ave to 25th Ave South St to Edwards St Stanley Road

THANK YOU - Georgetown to Idaho Springs

½ Marathon Committee and Students!

6 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

Save now with

% OFF*

Your First Application

Get the most out of your lawn this summer. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!

1-833-887-9005 *Requires purchase of annual plan. Special price is for ﬁrst Lawn application only. Requires purchase of annual plan, for new residential EasyPay or PrePay customers only. Valid at participating TruGreen locations. Availability of services may vary by geography. Not to be combined with or used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Additional restrictions may apply. Consumer responsible for all sales tax. †Purchase of annual lawn plan required for Healthy Lawn Analysis, which is performed at the ﬁrst visit. ◆Guarantee applies to annual plan customers only. BBB accredited since 07/01/2012. ©2022 TruGreen Limited Partnership. All rights reserved. In Connecticut, B-0153, B-1380, B-0127, B-0200, B-0151.

Saturday and Sunday

August 27 & 28, 2022 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Buchanan Rec Center Fields 32003 Ellingwood Trail Evergreen, CO 80439

“Gilpin County School is a special place. We are continually grateful that we discovered this hidden gem!”

www. Gilpin.k12.co.us 303-582-3444 10595 Hwy 119 Black Hawk, CO 80422

FINE ART

Food, Live Music, Fun for the whole family

August 4, 2022

Clear Creek Courant 7

8 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

Discover More at Your Clear Creek County Library The Clear Creek County Library District empowers our community through literacy, human connection and equal access to resources. Connect with a librarian today to learn more. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Library programs are ALWAYS free! SUMMER READING Oceans of Possibilities, our 2022 Summer Reading program, was a huge success! We’d like to thank the Clear Creek County learners and readers who shared stories, crafts, and a fabulous field trip to the Downtown Aquarium with us! You put the treasure in Clear Creek County. At the beginning of June, CCCLD challenged our young Summer Readers at both library branches to read toward a common goal. For every 20 minutes they read, Cap’n Honeybun would put a gold coin into their home library’s treasure jar. If the jar was full by the end of Summer Reading, that library would adopt a whale! We are delighted to announce that the Summer Readers at BOTH libraries exceeded the goal. (Young Summer Readers read a combined 81,820 minutes!) CONGRATULATIONS! Stay tuned for more information about the Library District’s whale adoptions. HUGE THANKS to the generous donors who made Summer Reading possible: Albert Frei & Sons, Beth Luther, Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, Clear Creek Supply, Clear Creek Radio, Clear Creek Veterinary Clinic, Columbine Garden Club, End of the Line, Friends of the Georgetown Library, Friends of the Idaho Springs Public Library, Indian Hot Springs, Loveland Ski Area, Main Street Restaurant, Margie’s Place, Kris Miller, Mayor Parker, Mountain Metro Association of Realtors, Social Ethics, Tommyknockers, The Vintage Moose STORYTIMES In-person storytimes at our library branches will resume in September! In the meantime, please enjoy … Virtual Storytime with Miss Honeybun Find storytime videos on demand 24/7 on our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/clearcreekli-

brarydistrict FREE FRIDAYS AT THE LIBRARIES Let your compass guide you to fun! Calling Clear Creek kids: join us for free fun on Fridays, starting Aug. 26! We’ll offer scheduled afternoon activities at Idaho Springs Public Library and John Tomay Memorial Library, plus a range of activities kids can independently pursue at their own pace throughout the day (puzzles, games, computer time, quiet reading, etc). For our first Friday on Aug. 26, we are excited to offer a rock painting workshop. Bring your imagination – we’ll provide the supplies! BOOK GROUPS Connect with other Clear Creek County readers at our book groups. Email libby@cccld.org for information. Idaho Springs Book Group 4 p.m. Aug. 8 “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro John Tomay Memorial Library Book Group 10 a.m. Aug. 19 “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman ADULT CRAFTS During the summer months, we are pleased to offer take-and-make Adult Craft kits. This August, craft your own miniature suncatcher with sea glass and shells! Supplies & instructions provided. Kits will be available for pickup at your Clear Creek County Library after Aug. 22, while supplies last. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Mountain Jams Summer Concert Series This program is a partnership between Georgetown Cultural Arts Program, the Friends of the Georgetown Library, and Clear Creek County Library District. Enjoy live music on Saturday afternoons at 2-3:30 p.m. through Sept. 17! Just head over to Library Park Stage, located in downtown Georgetown on the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Rose Street (next to the John Tomay Memorial Library). Aug. 6 - Amy Rose Scott; Fiddler John Wilson Aug. 13 - Rob Solomon & Friends; 80’s with Tono Productions Aug. 20 - Tony Rosario Aug. 27 - Nathan McEuen Sept. 3 - Original Cowboy Band Sept.10 - Sturtz Sept.17 - Talisman Trio; Fiesta Colorado Dance Company; Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra OMEGA (Open Minds Encouraging General Acceptance)

Contact Us: 1630 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452 - 303-566-4100 Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 Web: ClearCreekCourant.com To subscribe call 303-566-4100

A collaboration between Resilience 1220 and Clear Creek County Library District. Idaho Springs Public Library Noon – 2 p.m. Aug.13 Join us for games, fun, and snacks the second Saturday of each month! While everyone aged 12 - 20 years is welcome, this program is designed to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth. Please email joe@cccld.org for more information. Foot Care Clinic 1-3 p.m. Aug. 24 Treat your feet with a foot care package! Healthcare professionals will soak and moisturize your feet and trim your toenails. Senior resources will be available from CCCLD, Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, and Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. Reservations are required — please contact heather@cccld.org. FIND US IN THE COMMUNITY! We’ll be visiting some exciting community events in August! Find our table, say hello, and learn about library resources and upcoming programs. Back-to-School Nights Dog Days – Aug. 13 Rapidgrass Festival – Aug. 20 AUGUST STAFF BOOK PICK Team Member: Kate RECOMMENDATION: “Backwater Bay” by Steven Becker (Kurt Hunter Mysteries Book One) GENRE: mystery KATE SAYS: I enjoy mystery series with the potential for character development. This one happens to be set in my old neighborhood of Florida. It also has another must for me: a little bit of sarcastic humor. I think people who like Randy Wayne White will enjoy this series.

LINDA SHAPLEY Publisher

KRISTEN FIORE West Metro Editor

LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager

ANDREW FRAIELI Community Editor

RUTH DANIELS Advertising & Sales

DEB HURLEY BROBST Reporter

lshapley@coloradocommunitymedia.com A publication of

COURTESY OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

rdaniels@coloradocommunitymedia.com

kfiore@coloradocommunitymedia.com

afraieli@coloradocommunitymedia.com

dbrobst@coloradocommunitymedia.com

LIBRARY SERVICES COVID Supplies FREE masks and take-home COVID tests are available for pickup at your Clear Creek County Library branches. Collection Check out books, movies, laptops, hotspots, tablets and more. Our Library of Things includes nontraditional items like cookware, kids’ science kits, a therapy lamp and even an Oculus Quest! Explore our book and movie collection at www.cccld.org View our Library of Things at https://cccld. org/library-of-things/ Or, call your Clear Creek County library to learn more and request items. Do you have the Libby App? Download the Libby App by Overdrive to your smart device to access thousands of e-books and audiobooks, available for checkout with your library card. Visit https://cccld.org/ library-resources/ and click on the Overdrive/Libby icon to get started. Home delivery Do you need library materials, but are unable to leave your home? Let us bring the library to you! Call us for details. Idaho Springs Public Library: 303567-2020 John Tomay Memorial Library: 303-569-2620 Local History Archives: 303-569-2403 Tech access & study spaces Enjoy access to computers, WiFi, and study spaces at your Clear Creek County Library. Book our conference room at Idaho Springs Public Library for a quiet space to meet or work. Please call 303567-2020 to make your reservation. Technical assistance Did you know that you can book a librarian for technical assistance? Our library staff can assist you with a variety of tasks –– using a tablet or smartphone, navigating the internet, setting up an email account, posting a resume online, accessing information and more. Contact your Clear Creek County Library branch or email heather@cccld.org for more information. Prints, copies, faxes Email printcccld@gmail.com or call your Clear Creek County Library branch to request prints, copies, and faxes — or, just come in and use our equipment during our hours of operation! Notary services Notary services are FREE! Please contact your Clear Creek County Library branch to book your appointment. Free seed library Help yourself to free seeds at our SEE LIBRARY, P9

Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of the Courant. We welcome letters to the editor. Please Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone. Email letters to kfiore@coloradocommunitymedia.com Deadline Wed. for the following week’s paper.

Clear Creek Courant (USPS 52610) A legal newspaper of general circulation in Idaho Springs, Colorado, the Clear Creek Courant is published weekly on Thursday by Colorado Community Media, 1630 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452. PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT Idaho Springs and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Clear Creek Courant, 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225, Englewood, CO 80110

Clear Creek Courant 9

August 4, 2022

Going behind the scenes: Private tours at RMNP OUTDOOR LIVING

Ron Hellbusch

olorado is blessed with one of the largest and most diversified national parks in the nation. The Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), established in 1915, spans 265,000 acres of beautiful natural vegetation and is home to every wildlife species found in the western states, ranging in elevation from low extended prairie meadows and grasslands of 7,600 feet to rugged, massive year around snow covered peaks reaching 14,259 feet. The treeless tundra includes 89,000 acres of openness with 94% of the park terrain designated as Wilderness. This high country RMNP environment produces two of the nation’s largest headwater river systems. The Colorado River originates in the RMNP high country and the Cache La Poudre River basin flows east. Each year, between 100,000 - 150,000 campers find peace and calmness in the colorful and cool air that encompasses the RMNP campground and trail systems.

LIBRARY FROM PAGE 8

Seed Library, hosted by Scraps-to-Soil Community Garden! VISITING AND CURBSIDE PICKUP HOURS Idaho Springs Public Library Hours Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Most of the campgrounds, trail systems and open-access lands are explored by the individual self-guided visitor. However, there is an alternative many fail to investigate. For the more adventuresome outdoors enthusiasts, the RMNP “Private Tours service” offers an expanded look deeper inside the park; its terrain, wildlife, vegetation and especially the peacefulness and photographical opportunities. The private tours are conducted on the west side of RMNP highlighting the countless natural attractions and historical features. The yarns and stories go on in the truest lifestyle by guide Dave Lively. Small groups and families can hear animated stories and storytelling history by Dave who knows the Park, the off-beaten landmarks and the characters and how it became the attraction it is. Small groups of four will travel in fourwheel drive vehicles through the Kawuneeche Valley, the Fairview Curve overlook, Harbison meadows, mining camp towns

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED John Tomay Memorial Library Hours Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Local History Archives (in the Georgetown Heritage Center) — visitors are welcome with appointment. Curbside pickup services — available by appointment; please contact

such as the Gaskill, the Buckaroo Barn and a variety of historical mining and timber lodges. Some of these sites may sound unfamiliar but will be very fulfilling during the daytime four-hour RMNP private tours. Private tours last four hours during the morning or afternoon hours, for participants of 14 years in age and older. Private tours provide water, snacks, maps and share binoculars. Guests should bring sunglasses, light rain gear, camera, sunscreen, hat and good walking shoes or boots. The experience and appreciation of the RMNP can be broadened when getting off the beaten path with Dave. Here is an opportunity to do just that and see more this summer. Tour reservations can be arranged by calling 970 531-1211 or contacting https:// livelytoursandtalks.com/. The tours cost $130 per person. Outdoorsman and Westminster resident Ron Hellbusch can be reached at Ron-Hellbusch@comcast.net

your library branch to schedule your pickup. LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES Help yourself to free, gently-loved books from our Little Free Libraries at these Clear Creek County locations: Idaho Springs Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center Edelweiss Pastry Shop Georgetown Georgetown Market Georgetown Visitors Center

St. Mary’s Glacier Alice Schoolhouse DONATIONS Are you seeking a new home for your gently-used books? Please consider donating them to Clear Creek County Library District for use in our programs, book sales, and Little Free Libraries. Email kate@cccld.org or call 303-567-2020 for more information. Please do not drop off book donations without pre-approval. hello@cccld.org Visit us at www.cccld.org

MID-SUMMER DREAMMAKER HOT TUB TRUCKLOAD SALE “MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WITH A DREAMMAKER SPA” SIMPLE - AFFORDABLE - DURABLE - LIGHTWEIGHT DREAMMAKER CROSSOVER 730 or 740

Available with or without lounger • 5-6 Person • 80” x 80” x 36” • 30-40 Adjustable Jets • 3 hp 2 speed Pump - 2.5 hp 1 speed Pump • LED Lights • Fountain • Ozonator • Premium Non-slip Steps • Handrail • Weather Shield Cover with Lifter • Free Delivery and Installation (does not include water & electrical)

Mountain Home Entertainment 11825 US Hwy. 285 Conifer 303-838-1000

Affor da Elega ble nce!

Mtn. Spas Etc. 30901 Stagecoach Blvd. Evergreen 720-475-1795

10 Clear Creek Courant

LOCAL

SPORTS

August 4, 2022

AND

RECREATION

It’s all downhill from here The Evergreen Town Race returns with special help from the community BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Evergreen Town Race is back after a two-year hiatus, and the Alpine Rescue Team is getting support from a climber rescued nearly a year ago. The downhill race takes place Aug. 7 with the 5k starting at 8 a.m. and the 10k starting at 8:45 a.m. The course is on Upper Bear Creek Road, and runners will be bused to the starting line starting at 6:30 a.m. Since the race is entirely downhill, it yields fast finishing times. In fact, the fastest 5k time recorded in Colorado was at the Evergreen Town Race in 1998 by Jason Hubbard with a time of 14:07, according to race coordinators. The race is a yearly fundraiser for the Alpine Rescue Team, a search and rescue team headquartered in El Rancho. The all-volunteer unit has been around for over 60 years and handles missions in Clear Creek, Jefferson and Gilpin counties. John Wells has been a member of the team for 35 years. He moved his way through the ranks of the team and was an operations coordinator for years. As he’s gotten older, Wells has moved into an administrative role where he helps manage events like the town race. Wells has put in countless hours on the Alpine Rescue Team over the years. “I think I’ve been on just shy of 600 rescues in my career,” he said. He said with the dangerous nature of many of the rescues, they are not soon forgotten. But the main thing that kept Wells going as a team member through the trauma was reuniting families. “As a team member you get a lot of satisfaction. ... You’re a part of bringing families back together,” he said. The Evergreen Town Race is the biggest fundraiser for the Alpine Rescue Team. Due to the nature of the group, there is not much extra time for events between training sessions and rescues. Kelly Brown, a corporate event planner based in Evergreen, is stepping in to help the group this year. She has a special bond with the team —they saved her life in September 2021. When climbing Mount Bancroft with friends, Brown misstepped and was rolled onto the rocks. “It was a life-changing day for me that day,” she said. The Alpine Rescue Team spent hours getting her safely off the mountain and to the hospital, where

The Alpine Rescue Team completing a rescue.

she underwent multiple surgeries for her broken leg. Brown has spent the 11 months since the incident in physical therapy rehabbing the leg. After the team rescued her, Brown decided she would give back. As an avid outdoors person, Brown has done many races. When she decided to set her sights on the Evergreen Town Race, she knew it would be pivotal in her recovery. “I’ve had a lot of finish lines in my life … long distance, iron mans, marathons; they were just races. This is an exclamation point on a moment in my life. It’s going to be an emotional day,” she said. Not only will Brown be running the race, she’s putting her professional expertise to use by helping to organize it as well. She felt it was a natural way to give back. “They are volunteers and they go in precarious places and save lives. Planning a race is not what they would do everyday,” she said. Brown said giving back to the team and getting to know the community even more through planning the race has been a silver lining. “This is the good that’s coming out of that bad day,” she said. Registration for the race is open until 11:59 a.m. Aug. 6. Dogs and strollers that can make it on the bus to the starting line are welcome. Upper Bear Creek Road will be closed from Highway 74 to Yankee Creek Road from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Aug. 7. There will be no parking available at the starting line. The finish line is near the Evergreen Lake House, where there will be food trucks, vendors and more for racers to enjoy. Register for the 5k and 10k at evergreentownrace.org. Buses for 5k participants will depart from Wilmot Elementary from 6:30-7:30 a.m., and until 8 a.m. from the Xcel Energy Frontage Road for the 10k. If you miss the bus, you miss the race!

The Alpine Rescue Team loading a helicopter.

Brown on a recent training hike.

PROVIDED BY DAWN WILSON

PROVIDED BY KELLY BROWN

Clear Creek Courant 11

August 4, 2022

Golden cyclists have themselves a merry little Christmas in July Hundreds participate in summer’s monthly bike cruise BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Despite the time of year, it was beginning to look a lot like Christmas recently in downtown and north Golden. Hundreds of cyclists donned their jingle bells, ugly holiday sweaters, Santa Claus hats, reindeer-antler headbands, festive socks and more for the “Christmas in July”-themed Golden Bike Cruise on July 26. The event, which is the last Tuesday of the month May through September, starts at the Armory parking garage and loops through north Golden before returning downtown. The Golden Bike Cruise also features music by a local band, Golden-based food and beer vendors, raffles for new bikes and fundraisers for local nonprofit partners. The monthly ride has a different theme each month, and organizers said this was first Christmas-themed one. Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza started the ride 15 or 16 years ago, but it’s changed organizers over the years. Now, Golden Community Commons, a subset of Calvary Church, has been hosting the ride for five or six years, organizers Peter Ewers and Jill Powers explained. Ewers summarized the entire event as: “Bikes, bands and brews.” Each event draws about 200-300 participants, and was recently named one of the best Denver-area social bike rides by 5280 Magazine. That’s how Heidi Pearcey and her family heard about it and made the trek down from Longmont because they “wanted to try it out,” she described. While Longmont has its own bike cruise that’s very well attended, Pearcey said it doesn’t feature food or music like the Golden one does. So, she appreciated that event atmosphere as the cyclists gathered near the Armory before setting off. Friends Cameron Keelan, Sofia Bermudez and Charlotte Godsall were also joining the cruise for the first time. Godsall lives in Golden, and Keelan and Bermudez recently moved here, so all three felt participating would be a great way to get involved in the community.

Violet Pearcey, 6, sports a paper Christmas tree atop her bike helmet for the “Christmas in July”-themed Golden Bike Cruise on July 26. The Pearceys made the trek down from Longmont after hearing about Golden’s bike cruise in PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN 5280 Magazine.

Plus, they also loved the theme. Keelan and Bermudez were sporting tall Christmas-themed socks with belts made of shiny tinsel-type material, and Godsall was rocking a Santa hat with a glittery red vest. The Pugmire and Birney families also went all-out on their outfits, donning everything from garland, a top hat, a holiday sweater, a Christmas onesie and Santa hats. Aaron and Karen Pugmire ride every month, recalling how they’ve been participating for at least six years — before they had children. They were enjoying the Christmas theme, saying other favorites of theirs have been superheroes, pirates, the ‘80s and zombies — which is the theme every September. Karen added that she appreciates any theme where the cyclists must use their imagination in planning their outfits. Their friends Rob and Sarah Birney of Arvada had decided to join the Pugmires for the first time on July 26. The Birneys’ first impression was that the cruise was a great event for families. Likewise, the Wohlers and Faulk families — who were also decked out for the occasion — described the cruise a great excuse to dress up. It’s also served as an opportunity for their young children to build confidence in their bike-riding skills, Rebecca Faulk said, adding “The kids love to ride their bikes.” The next cruise on Aug. 25 will be Minions-themed. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Armory parking garage, and the ride begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit visitgolden.com/event/the-golden-cruise/11582 or facebook.com/TheGoldenCruise.

Jeremy Faulk, right, helps his son Connor, 4, before the family sets off on the July 26 Golden Bike Cruise from the Armory parking garage. The cruise, which is the last Tuesday of the month May through September, starts at the Armory parking garage and loops around through north Golden and back into downtown.

The Addams Family Auditions and Callbacks will be held August 9th & 10th at the Venue Theatre. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM starting August 16. Performances are October 14-16 & October 28-29

Charlie Brown Auditions and Callbacks will be held August 9th & 10th at the Venue Theatre. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM starting August 16. Performances are November 11-13 & November 18-19

27132 Main St, Conifer, CO 80433 www.thevenuetheatre.com

SAT, AUGUST 20TH 11AM - 7PM The Nelson Ranch - 5388 S Elk Ridge Road

$25 Presale or $30 at the gate www.boogieatthebarn.com

All Day Music John Erlandson & Friends @ 11:30AM Band Kamp @ 1:40pm

Benefitting:

12 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

Rocky Mountain National Park making a comeback COVID, East Troublesome packed a one-two punch BY MICHAEL BOOTH THE COLORADO SUN

The same few months of 2020 that

Colorado crown jewel Rocky Mountain National Park was suffering its worst losses from COVID closures, the whole place also nearly burned down. Now, things are looking up in the original Switzerland of the West. The park’s in-house firefight-

Visitors line up at Rocky Mountain National Park’s Fall River Entrance Station, near HART VAN DENBURG/CPR NEWS Estes Park, on July 21, 2021.

Fossil Trace Golf Course – Thursday, August 18th, 2022 We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Fairways for Families Charity Golf Tournament is underway. Family Tree is a non-profit human services agency that provides innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness to promote safety, healing, and stability across generations. Family Tree served 4,841 people in direct face to face services and have connected more than 14,000 people to resources through crisis and help lines last year. With the communities continued support, the Family Tree’s support system will only continue to grow and reach more people. We believe we have a duty to help others who are in dire need of love and support, especially when they have already struggled so much and we are going to do so through a day filled with fun on the Fossil Trace golf course, in Golden Colorado! It is imperative that we are reminded of what the day is for... to support an organization designed to support others in need. With your support, we hope to make this year’s golf tournament bigger and better than ever! Not only will there be sponsorship packages available, but we will also be looking for items to auction off. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to this amazing cause, please contact mhldonations@gmail.com. We truly appreciate your dedication and generosity. We look forward to seeing you at Fossil Trace Golf Course, located at 3050 Illinois St., Golden, 80401 on Thursday, August 18th, 2022. Event Agenda • • • • •

6:30 AM – Check In/Registration 7:00 AM – Eat a Burrito and Hit Free Range Balls 8:00 AM – Shotgun Start – Golf and be Merry 1:00 PM – Lunch, Raffles, and Auction 2:15 PM – Go Home Happy

“Services for Children, Youth, and Families” – The Family Tree For more information or to donate, please visit www.fairwaysforfamilies.org

ing crew, which said they’d been prepping for a sparkfest like East Troublesome for 20 years, used a landscaping “catcher’s mitt” to stop the record fire from blazing on into Estes Park in October 2020. Those crews will be following up on that success with new federal grants to bolster firewall efforts on Deer Mountain, which stands sentinel between prime wildfire paths and Estes Park, evacuated as a precaution before East Troublesome smoldered out. And with COVID’s grip loosened from much of the American psyche, the park returned to 4.4 million visitors last year — not a record, but enough to reinforce a timed-entry system that by some evaluations is going well. Now park folks are ready to brag about some wins, not just some avoided losses. • The Green Mountain Trailhead area on the west side, just north of fire central at Grand Lake, is back open. The before-and-after photos above show some intriguing recovery, though the deeply blackened trunks and trees bent over by fire-

storm winds will linger for decades. • Over the next year, the park will use $19 million in federal economic recovery money to close, rebuild and reopen Moraine Park Campground, the largest in the park and for many Americans, their childhood memory of family camping. • Nearly $40,000 in federal infrastructure law funds will go to more fire mitigation on Deer Mountain, for brush clearing, tree limbing of the same kind that helped slow East Troublesome. If fire coming from the west gets over Deer Mountain, it would roar down Fall River, the Stanley Hotel, and into town. • Planners are making progress on replacing the housing for 22 employees that was lost when East Troublesome swept through Kawuneeche entrance station on the west side on its way up and over the high country toward Moraine Park. Affordable west-side housing is vital to attract park employees, RMNP spokeswoman Kyle Patterson notes, and to keep commutes shorter after long days on the trails. SEE RMNP, P17

FOR ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS OF GEORGETOWN COMMUNUNITY SCHOOL, PRESCHOOL THROUGH 6TH GRADE,

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE 2022/2023 SCHOOL YEAR! TO HELP OUR FAMILIES WITH THE HIGH COST OF GOING BACK TO SCHOOL, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FOR OUR GCS STUDENTS!

SUPPLIES AVAILABLE ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT Parents, use the registration link below to enroll your student for 2022/2023 school year: https://centbocesco.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/clearcreek.jsp

Visit georgetownschool.org for more information on our school.

August 4, 2022

BOOK YOUR ROCKY MOUNTAIN ESCAPE AT AMERISTAR BLACK HAWK

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Black Hawk, Colorado, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk is 40 minutes outside of Denver. Our AAA Four Diamond property offers luxury rooms and suites with scenic mountain views, fine and casual dining options, a full-service spa, and a rooftop pool for hotel guests. property also hasofslot and video machines, table estledThe in the Rocky Mountains Black Hawk, Colorado, games, Barstool Sportsbook live poker tables. meristar CasinoaResort Spa Black Hawk is and 40 minutes outside

Denver. Our AAA Four Diamond property offers luxury rooms d suites with scenic mountain views, fine and casual dining tions, a full-service spa, and a rooftop pool for hotel guests. e property also has slot and video machines, table games, Book your and summer Barstool Sportsbook live poker tables.

staycation now and ook your summer staycation now and to 20% by THEDEAL. ve upsave to 20%up by using offer code: using offer code: THEDEAL.

Clear Creek Courant 13

14 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

2022

PRESENTS

Holiday Craft Show & Mini-Market Saturday Nov. 26

10am - 6pm

Sunday Nov. 27

10am - 2pm

Douglas County Fairgrounds 500 Fairgrounds Dv. Castle Rock, CO.

Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 200 exhibitors filling the Douglas County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more. In it’s third year - expanding into two buildings. In 2021, 3,000 customers attended

Admission is free to the public Interested in selling your handmade crafts? Interested in hosting classes?

Contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com All applications must be approved to participate

Clear Creek Courant 15

August 4, 2022

Return to the Magic & Mystique!

Eight Magical Weekends! Open Now thru August 7th

Committed to Colorado’s future by being a critical part of the clean energy economy.

Final Weekend!

"Enjoy A Classic Colorado Summer Adventure" Aug u 6 & st 7 Time Travelers: Back to the Future

This d en Week

Entertainment, Food and Fun • Medieval Amusement Park Music & Comedy • Over 200 Master Artisans Jousting, Delicious Food & Drink • Games, Rides and More! FREE Parking & Shuttle • Open Rain or Shine • No Pets Please

Discount Tickets available at King Soopers or ColoradoRenaissance.com PEPSI_H1_3PMS_SM (FOR USE .25” 1.5" )

Learn more at www.ClimaxMOinCO.com

PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE 300 2945 185

PEPSI_H1_3PMS_MED (FOR USE 1.5" TO 4") PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE 300 2945 185

PEPSI_H1_3PMS_LARGE (FOR USE 4" AND LARGER) To convert the Pepsi logo to 4 - color process please use these values; PANTONE 300 CYAN 100 MAGENTA 42 YELLOW 0 BLACK 0

PANTONE 2945 CYAN 100 MAGENTA 69 YELLOW 17 BLACK 3

PANTONE PANTONE PANTONE 300 2945 185

PANTONE 185 CYAN 0 MAGENTA 100 YELLOW 82 BLACK 0

WE ARE WHAT SCOTLAND IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD! Experience Scottish culture, traditions and history. Although the flavor is Scottish, there’s something for all cultures and all ages.

CITIZEN’S PARK • EDGEWATER, CO

AUGUST 6 - 7, 2022 SATURDAY 9AM - 9 PM

•

SUNDAY 9AM - 5 PM

Scottish Athletics • Pipe Bands • Highland & Irish Dancing • Whisky Tastings Clans/Genealogy • Historic Re-Enactments • Traditional Scottish & Irish Music British Cars (Sunday only) • Kirkin’ of the Tartan (Sunday) • Dogs of British Isles Thistle Club • Vendors • Beer Tent • Food Vendors • Children’s Activities

HIGHLAND ROCK & ROLL CONCERT • SATURDAY 7-9P (INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION)

FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

WWW.SCOTTISHGAMES.ORG PRESENTED BY ST. ANDREW SOCIETY OF COLORADO & THESE SPONSORS

YOU EAT!!

EVERGREEN FARMERS MARKET AT BOONE’S Boone Mountain Sports 2962 Evergreen Parkway | Evergreen 80439

TUESDAYS FROM 10AM-2PM 5/31 - 9/27 Produce, Bakery, Tamales, Honey Coffee, Kombucha, Wellness and More Plenty of Free Parking Local Growers and Artisans Support Small Business

FARMERSMARKETSCOLORADO.COM

16 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

Stay connected to your local community! Sign up today to receive our weekly newsletter Go to coloradocommunitymedia.com and click the newsletter tab to sign up today!

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME Enjoy up to 50% more space in your kitchen and better access to your most-used items with our custom pull-out shelves installed in your existing cabinets

12 M O NT H

NO INTEREST NO PAYMENTS

*On Approved Credit*

50% OFF INSTALLATION* *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. EXP 7/31/22. Independently owned and operated franchise. © 2022 ShelfGenie SPV LLC. All rights Reserved.

Schedule Your FREE Design Consultation: ®

(877) 326-0607

Clear Creek Courant 17

August 4, 2022

RMNP FROM PAGE 12

The housing should break ground next spring, and “that’s a pretty quick turnaround in the federal government,” Patterson noted. Closing Moraine Park’s 244 camp sites, hosting 30,000 people a year, will put a crimp in tourism, but the park and town are working together to highlight other spots. A rehab is “way, way past due,” Patterson said. One great feature of the rebuilt site will be 17 accessibility compliant campsites, including easier paths to bathrooms and other facilities. The park is still seeing some of the same stresses hitting the surrounding territory. Park fire chief Mike Lewelling has been unable to completely round out his resident hotshot crew, as other jobs compete for their attention. Some of his crew is away now to protect Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. “Our main message is we feel very, very fortunate that we have been able to receive the funds to be able to tackle these really important projects, with a park that’s as old as we are,” Patterson said, referring to the 1915 opening year. “We just have to continue to chip away at some of our deferred maintenance.” Some of the boosts for the park were announced at the same time the National Park Service was reminding taxpayers of the economic impact of the lauded protected lands system in the U.S. In its annual impact report, the federal government said Rocky Mountain National Park had 4.43 million visitors in 2021, nearing pre-pandemic record levels. Those visitors spent $323.3 million for lodging, food and other services in the Estes Park area, supporting 4,421 jobs, the Park Service said. Though not quite so high, impacts are significant from other national parks in Colorado. Mesa Verde National Park in the Four Corners area attracted 548,000 visitors, spending $62.6 million and supporting 825 jobs, the report said. Great Sand Dunes reported about

603,000 visitors spending $41.3 million in the area, supporting 536 jobs. By contrast, Rocky Mountain National Park’s northern competitor, Yellowstone, attracted 4.9 million people spending $630.3 million, and supported 8,736 jobs. RMNP staff continue to tweak the timed-entry and hiker shuttle systems now embedded in park management. They may never go back to the previous jammed chaos, though the park has fielded equity complaints and held talks with a group demanding the entry system go through a more rigorous National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation process. Dan Denning is part of a group that has circulated petitions they say have collected thousands of signatures questioning timed-entry reservations. They argue park officials have not presented statistics or studies documenting park overuse or crowding to justify such a big change for the public. Meanwhile, they say a reservation system discriminates against locals, who use the park as a backyard for spontaneous picnics or family visits. Such a system also favors those with enough money to plan well ahead for air travel or RV vacations, or sign up for guided trips or other park uses arranged by others, they have told park officials. Park officials have responded that annual visitation rose 42% from 2012, and that they have made presentations to the community about the impacts they see. They also have increased available reservation slots in subsequent years of testing the entry program, and keep the reservation windows to the busiest times of day and months of the year. They say a formal NEPA process will take place in 2023, and there will be continued opportunities for public comment. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun.com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Because you want to know...

What’s going on in my hometown? We’re reporting on breaking local news, special events, prep sports, arts & entertainment, local heros, local politics & politicians and more. We’ve got you covered.

Local News , it makes a difference.

Air Duct Cleaning Summer Specials

Breathe Easy & Relax! SINUS PROBLEMS? ALLERGIES? ASTHMA? DUST PROBLEM? HEADACHES? HIGH POWER BILLS? IF IT’S IN YOUR DUCTS, IT’S IN YOUR LUNGS Our mission is to lower energy costs and provide the healthiest quality air possible. For anyone, business or residential, we will increase efficiency of your system by using the very latest techniques, the latest technologies and top of the line products. We will provide the highest quality of work possible. Our professional staff will assure a high level of professionalism that cannot be matched in our industry. We guarantee our products and services.

We Will Beat Any Price With Superior Quality 100% Guarantee

$49

CLEAN OUT SPECIAL 10 Vents, 1 Return, & 1 Main. FREE system analysis/inspection. Call for details. Additional vents priced separately. We service all areas. Offer expires 9/3/22.

FREE 50% DRYER OFF VENT

CLEANING

WITH ANY COMPLETE AIR DUCT SYSTEM CLEANING. Call for details. Offer expires 9/3/22.

HOSPITAL GRADE SANITIZER

HELPS WITH GERMS & BACTERIA With purchase of complete ductwork cleaning. Offer expires 9/3/22.

Call or visit us online today to schedule an appointment!

(303) 747-6781

theapexcleanair.com

18 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022 The

Station

with a Variety of Programming

tr y y Fo od P an C om m un it pr in gs S o ah Id 10 3, 4450 54 5 R ou te 3 0 3 -5 6 7- .n e t o sc e d fi sh lo a ve sa n

Entertaining the Community Since 1995

WE ARE NOW SERVING MEALS! Thursdays & Fridays

30456 Bryant Drive

303.674.4803

Now Sewing Machine Repairs!

Open Monday – Friday 8am – 5 pm. Closed Weekends.

11am to 4pm (Fridays free bus)

Glenwood Canyon

The Future of the Colorado River What that Means for You

Experts will discuss the challenges we have with water and what the future holds as the 1922 Colorado River Compact is renegotiated

AUG. 11

Scan the QR Code or visit coloraodosun.com/events

6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free

WORSHIP DIRECTORY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GEORGETOWN 812 Taos St., Georgetown • 303-569-2360 Serving the community since 1874. Sunday worship 10:00 am. Please join us!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF IDAHO SPRINGS 100 Colorado Blvd., PO Box 840, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Family worship Sundays at 10am ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!

THE UNITED CHURCH OF IDAHO SPRINGS AND CLEAR CREEK COUNTY 1410 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs (303) 567-2057 Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 AM

Join Our Worship Directory! Call Donna at 303-566-4114

Clear Creek Courant 19

August 4, 2022

C R O S SWO R D P U Z Z L E

Solution

TRIVIA 1. AD SLOGANS: Which product’s advertising slogan is “Look, Ma, no cavities!”? 2. MOVIES: The movie “300” is based on which famous historical battle? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have served more than two terms? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How far can a skunk’s spray reach?

10. FOOD & DRINK: Which plant produces cacao beans, which are used to make chocolate? Answers 1. Crest. 2. The Battle of Thermopylae. 3. One. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the southernmost major city on the continent of Africa?

4. About 10-20 feet.

6. LANGUAGE: What is a funambulist?

6. Tightrope walker.

7. HISTORY: Who was the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon (unofficially)?

7. Bobbi Gibb, 1966. The race was opened to women in 1972.

8. TELEVISION: What was the name of the cruise ship on the sitcom “The Love Boat”?

8. Pacific Princess.

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which colors make up the fivering Olympic symbol?

5. Cape Town.

Crossword Solution

CLASSIFIEDS

20 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

COLORADO COMMUNIT Y MEDIA

CAREERS

MARKETPLACE

REAL ESTATE

CLASSIFIED AD SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS

Contact Ruth, 303-566-4113 rdaniels@coloradocommunitymedia.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Buildings, Metal

Home Improvement

A & H DRYWALL, LLC

METALBUILDING OUTLET CORP.

Call for FREE Estimate 24/7 Any Drywall Needs... Hang • Tape • Texture • Painting Match any texture, remove popcorn Armando 720.448.3716 • Fully Insured

LOCAL BUILDINGS FOR 30+ YEARS! · SHOPS & GARAGES · EQUIPMENT STORAGE · SELF STORAGE · BARNS & AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS · EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES · COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS · AND MORE...

Tom’s Carpentry & Handyman Services Concrete, carpentry, drywall repair and texture, doors, trim, and paint

303.948.2038

METALBUILDINGOUTLET.COM

CALL or TEXT: 303-210-2030

ERGREEN

ACUUM

NEW Vacuum Sales Authorized Repairs FREE Estimates

30456 Bryant Dr. • 303.674.4803 • M-F 9-5, Sat 9-12

TIPS

Landscaping

PETS

Sherpa Rocks Landscaping

sherparocks.com • 970 343 9203

PEREZ PAINTING LLC

Main 303.674.0198 • Toll Free 800.664.3886 www.towingevergreenco.com

• Cedar & Log Home Specialist • Stucco Special Coatings • Restoring Color in Concrete

Concrete

A&V CONCRETE 35 Years Experience

Excellent reviews, licensed & insured For appointment contact: perezpaintingcolorado@yahoo.com or call

720-298-3496

Free Estimates Flat Work & Custom ARNOLD 720.329.1545 Stamp Work

• • • • • •

Decorative Stamped Concrete Driveway Installs Excavation and Site Prep Free Estimates Starting at $8.00 per sq. ft. Mono Slabs

Call us today to schedule an estimate!

soucyconcrete.com • 970-819-6427 shawnsoucyconcrete@gmail.com

$2.09 9 GLOBAL PROPANE Gallon 303-660-9290 Family Owned Business

L imited Off

Prices are su

Text “globalpropane” to 22828 for email prices Decks

DECKS R US 303-437-7206

SPORTS NOTICES SCHOOLS EDUCATION

VO DISCO LUME UNTS ! 500+

Fill-Up Special!

EVENTS

LEARNING

Propane Delivery

August

VIEWS LOCAL

Painting

Towing And Recovery Professionals Serving Evergreen Co. And the surrounding Mountain Communities

soucyconcrete.com

NEWS

Repair, Redo, Remove or New Build! Count on us for a wide range of Landscaping Projects: Steps & Sidewalk, Flagstone Patio, Retaining Walls, Mulch,Trees, Flower Planting, Yard Cleanup and More!

24 Hours A Day 365 Days A Year - We Never Close.

When you read the newspaper, you get…

with Name, type of job and area--QUICK RESPONSE!

Business Services

DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 11 A.M. SERVICE DIRECTORY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: THURSDAY, 3 P.M.

bject to chan

Septic Service

CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING CURRENT EVENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Search Septic Sewer Service • Septic Pumping • Septic Repairs • Certified Inspections • Frozen Lines • And Excavating

Locally Owned and Operated. Serving Park, Jefferson & Clear Creek Counties. 303-838-5115 • www.searchseptic.com • searchseptic@gmail.com

INFORMED

CLASSIFIEDS

Clear Creek Courant 21

August 4, 2022

COLORADO COMMUNIT Y MEDIA

CAREERS

MARKETPLACE

REAL ESTATE

Careers

CLASSIFIED AD SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS

Contact Ruth, 303-566-4113 rdaniels@coloradocommunitymedia.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Careers

DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 11 A.M. SERVICE DIRECTORY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: THURSDAY, 3 P.M.

Careers Help Wanted

Want to help serve our mountain community Elders?

NOW HIRING

New Locally owned Coffee House at Dumont Exit 234 (former Starbucks) 35 years in coffee industry, Minturn roasting facility/cafe Hiring ALL Positions •$16 to $18/hr plus tip pool (tip pool potential up to $10/hr)

•Flexible hours

Apply - Jobs@vailcoffee.com www.vailcoffee.com

Life Care Center of Evergreen is hiring. Join our team!

We welcome applicants for the following positions: Nursing opportunities and Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A) opportunities with various shifts We offer a robust C.N.A. Program to help you become a Certified Nurse Assistant with little or no cost to you! Cook & Prep Cooks (Great for age 18 and up) various shifts Nutritional service aid (Great for age 16 and up) various shifts Housekeeping- Weekday help with weekends off! Ask about our Sign-On Bonus and Travel Bonus Life Care Center of Evergreen is nestled in the beautiful Colorado Mountains, surrounded by the sight and sounds of Mother Nature herself. The selected candidate for this position will be working, not only in a beautiful environment, but surrounded by others whose number one goal is to provide World-Class customer service to our cherished resident family. If this sounds like a career you could be happy with, please apply today. We are waiting for you to join our team! 303-674-4500 Apply online today - lifecarecenterofevergreen.com

Seeking volunteers for new Retired & Senior Volunteer Program that will support food security in Park & Jefferson County. Volunteers must be 55 and better in age. Contact Leanne Mersmann in Jeffco: lmersmann@ sparkthechangecolorado.org Contact Natalie Gorak in Park: ngorak@sparkthechangecolorado. org Visit sparkthechange colorado.org/rsvp for more info.

JOB-Ortunity! We pay you big residuals to build your team with our virtual communication center! See our video presentation: 01.fastcashsite.com

Publicity Manager (part-time) Ovation West Performing Arts is looking for a Publicity Manager for the upcoming 2022/23 season. This position will be responsible for developing and executing publicity and advertising for productions and activities. Contact info: For more details go to https://ovationwest.org/audition-andjob-opportunities. Applicants should send their letter of application and resume to Christine Gaudreau at christine@ovationwest. org by August 8, 2022.

Market Place Merchandise Health & Beauty

PART-TIME FLEET/FACILITIES MANAGER This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves with a family-owned and operated company that places value in fostering an individual’s career growth. A Successful Candidate will be: • Desiring Part Time/Long Term Employment and Industry Development. (Perfect for a retired or semi-retired individual). • Reliable & a self-starter • Good overall understanding of automotive systems & repairs • Knowledge of hydraulic repairs or ability to learn • Good mechanical/hands-on abilities • Physically able to perform minor “in-house” repairs GeoWater Services, LCC, an established, successful, Well Pump Service and Water Treatment Company, is offering competitive salary and fringe benefits, including 401k and profit sharing. Duties include: equipment/vehicle/hand tool maintenance & repairs, shop organization, facilities maintenance & inventory management. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to: cs@geowaterusa.com

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? CLEAR CREEK COUNTY WANTS YOU!!! CLEAR CREEK COUNTY is accepting applications for the following jobs: • Control Tech: Hiring wage is $20.14 - $22.15/hr DOQ • Deputy Sheriff - Patrol: Hiring wage is $33.94 - $34.96/hr DOQ • Detentions Deputy: Hiring wage is $29.23 - $30.11/hr DOQ • Dispatcher: Hiring wage is $24.62 - $25.35/hr DOQ • Equipment Operator I for Transfer Station: CDL; Hiring wage is $21.15 - $23.26/hr DOQ • Equipment Operator II for Road and Bridge: CDL; Hiring wage is $24.16 - $26.57/hr DOQ • Facilities Maintenance Worker: Hiring wage is $17.50 - $19.25/hr DOQ • IM Eligibility Case Manager H.S.: Hiring wage is $20.14 - $22.15/hr DOQ • Kitchen Manager: Hiring wage is $27.74 - $30.51/hr DOQ • Laborer (Seasonal): Hiring wage is $14.90 - 16.39/hr DOQ • Mechanic - Entry Level: Hiring wage is $20.14 - $22.15/hour DOQ • Mechanic - Senior: Hiring wage is $23.10 - $25.41/hr DOQ • Nurse Confinement: Hiring wage is $77,200 - $84,920 annually DOQ • Office Admin – Resource Center: Hiring wage is $20.19 - $22.20/hr DOQ • Paramedic: Hiring wage is $60,000 - $66,000 annually DOQ • Planner Community Service Officer: Hiring wage is $22.60 - $24.86/hr DOQ Taking applications until positions are filled. See benefits, full job descriptions and applications by scanning QR code or go to: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us Under “I Want to…” in the left-hand column of the drop down, click on “Jobs in Clear Creek County”. This will take you to the job posting site where you can complete an application. Clear Creek County is an ADAAA/EEO employer.

To advertise your business here, call us at 303-566-4113

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Espanol DENTAL INSURANCE - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258.

Medical

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Miscellaneous

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-6101936 Discount air travel. Call Flight Services for best pricing on domestic & international ﬂights inside & from the US. Serving United, Delta, American & Southwest & many more. Free quote! Have travel dates ready! 844-951-2014

Aloe Care Health medical alert system. Most advanced medical alert product on the market. Voiceactivated! No wi-ﬁ needed! Special offer w/code CARE20 for $20 off Mobile Companion. 1-855-341-5862

CLASSIFIEDS

22 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

COLORADO COMMUNIT Y MEDIA

CAREERS

MARKETPLACE

REAL ESTATE

DEADLINES CLASSIFIED LINE ADS: MONDAY, 11 A.M. SERVICE DIRECTORY: THURSDAY, 5 P.M. LEGALS: THURSDAY, 3 P.M.

CLASSIFIED AD SALES & SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS

Contact Ruth, 303-566-4113 rdaniels@coloradocommunitymedia.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Careers

Miscellaneous

Pets

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398

The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down ﬁnancing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877-539-0299

Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author`s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads

Vivint Smart security. Professionally installed. 1 connected system for total peace of mind. Free professional installation! 4 free months of monitoring! Call to customize your system. 1-833-8410737

Dogs

AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/ month w/12-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/ mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. 1-855-3643948 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277 Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-4171306 Put on your TV Ears & hear TV w/ unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original - originally $129.95 - now w/this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-888-805-0840

HughesNet – Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt Request a free Quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176

Paying top cash for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833-603-3236 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725 Protect your home from pests safely and affordably. Pest, rodent, termite and mosquito control. Call for a quote or inspection today 844394-9278

DISH TV $64.99 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free Voice remote. Some Restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516.

4 by 6 foot digital sign from Daktronics. The sign comes installed and with 24/7 monitoring from the company.

Doodle Puppies

Golden Doodles and Bernedoodles Home-Raised Heath Tested and Guaranteed Standard and Mini Size available Schedule a visit today! (970)215-6860 www.puppylovedoodles.com

Service Directory Handyman

HANDYMAN

If you have a business on a busy road and want to get your message out this is the sign you want.

Repairs Install Fixtures, Appliances Plumbing, Electrical Expert Tile Kitchen/ Bath Remodel Decks 35 yrs. experience Licensed, Insured References. Contact info: Wes 720-697-3290

The sign comes with a computer and training to easily update your message. Paid $55,000 for the sign 6 years ago and am now asking only $14,800 installed. The sign is PERFECT for a liquor store, car dealership, car repair clinic, wellness center or chiropractic clinic--but any business would benefit. Call Alan at 303-378-7537

Miscellaneous

Colorado Statewide

Please Recycle this Publication when Finished

Network To place a 25-word COSCAN Network ad in 91 Colorado newspapers for only $300, contact your local newspaper or email Colorado Press Association Network at rtoledo@colopress.net DIRECTV

DIRECTV for $79.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix Included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call for more details! 1-888-725-0897 HIRING NEWS REPORTER/EDITOR The Pioneer Review, Philip, SD, is hiring a News Reporter/Editor. Thrive in the relaxed atmosphere of Western South Dakota. $1,000 moving bonus available. To inquire call: 605-859-2516 or send cover letter and resume to: don@pioneer-review.com beau@pioneer-review.com

HELP WANTED School Sales - Flexible Schedule - Local

STANDARD BLADE B R I G H T O N

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1903

75cI

Sales Representative Needed to call on

SENTINEL EXPRESS C O M M E R C E

libraries in this area. Commission plus bonus. For complete information call Chuck - 303-257-2320 REAL ESTATE NEED FIX & FLIP LOAN? NEED PRIVATE HARD MONEY? Real estate investors, home builders, general contractors, new construction, property rehab financing. Tex KELLEY 720-990-7383

C A

www.canyoncourier.com

OURIE est. 1958

DENVER Since 1926

C I T Y

D D

50cI

S S

P P

A A

T T

C C

H H

Your Local News Source

FORT LUPTON PRESS S E RV I N G T H E C OM M U NI T Y S I N C E 19 0 6

75cI

Jeffco

For Local News Anytime www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com of the Day Visit

Clear Creek Courant 23

August 4, 2022

PROTECT YOUR HOME 365 DAYS A YEAR BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND

NATIO

INSTALLS ON NEW & EXISTING GUTTERS

uPVC Frame

Hanger Existing Gutter

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER!

OFF

YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE *

SENIORS & MILITARY!

OFF

WARRANTY

Micromesh

ER GUA

LIFETIME

’S

CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE

“LeafFilter was a great investment for our home.” –Bill & Jan.

OFF

TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS ONLY! **

FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!

Promo Code: 285

Keeps Out All Debris Completely sealed system protects your gutters — and entire home — from damaging debris.

Subject to credit approval. Call for details.

CALL US TODAY FOR

A FREE ESTIMATE

1-844-618-9585

WE INSTALL

YEAR-ROUND!

Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST *For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. **Oﬀer valid at time of estimate only 2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.” Manufactured in Plainwell, Michigan and processed at LMT Mercer Group in Ohio. See Representative for full warranty details. CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 WA UBI# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Registration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suﬀolk HIC License# 52229-H License# 2705169445 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 0086990 Registration# H-19114

24 Clear Creek Courant

August 4, 2022

Does the current economy have you concerned? Are you utilizing your best options? Find out how a reverse mortgage* might help! (*Must be at least 55 years old)

.... give me a call for a confidential, free, in-home review of this retirement changing product.

Mike Bruha Reverse Mortgage Specialist NMLS #971223 Colorado Lic #100010169

Cell (720) 435-0653 Mike@RMofCO.com 6530 S Yosemite St#310 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 “Helping those in my community with their mortgage needs for over 36 years.” All applications are subject to underwriting guidelines and approval. Not all programs available in all areas. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Licensed and regulated by the Division of Real Estate. Cl Partners LLC dba Reverse Mortgages of Colorado, NMLS# 1846034, licensed in CO, MT License # 1846034, and TX. This is not a commitment to lend. Restrictions apply. Not all applicants will qualify.