CCHS’ career fair provides students with a host of opportunities

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

For teens looking for an immediate job or considering their future, the Clear Creek High School career fair was a place to get information and talk to those from di erent businesses.

Dacia Kelly, the district’s career connections coordinator, was happy with the range of businesses and organizations represented at this year’s fair. Students walked through the gymnasium on May 23, stopping at tables to nd out what jobs were available.

Among those represented were Army and Marines along with ATV Tours, Idaho Springs police, Hiwan Golf Course, Albert Frei & Sons, Clear Creek Rotary and more. Clear Creek principal Chris Gould said counselors and teachers asked students what they wanted the school to look like in terms of career education, and the sta is exploring what the school can do.

“We’re getting a better sense of college and career pathways and what our students might enjoy experiencing,” he said. “We will need to work to build that out over the next few years.”

Sophomore Ella Lesser got a lesson in what re ghting gear looks and feels like as she donned pants, a coat, a pack and a helmet. She noted that re ghting might be the career for her.

Evergreen Fire/Rescue volunteer re ghter Steve Granddjean Targos told Lesser how much he loved being a volunteer, explaining that he liked the push and pull between his job where he sits at a desk most of

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Additionally, Idaho Springs is planning a new transit center, multi-level parking structure and upgrades to existing downtown parking lots, among other transportation-related changes.

e redesign project was formally set forth in late 2021 when the city approved its downtown plan, which is meant to guide downtown improvements for the next 15 to 20 years. It’s also heavily in uenced by takeaways from the Miner Street Marketplace, a pedestrian mall enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic to support economic recovery in the city. e concept of versatility and exibility is one supported by the 2021 plan, which notes that businesses would like to see permanent improvements on Miner Street to accommodate the pedestrian-mall concept. However, they would prefer not to preclude auto travel, particularly during slower months and colder-weather seasons when the outdoor marketplace space is less likely to be used.

Marsh expects the project to cost around $40 million with the various transportation upgrades and water and sewer work included in that estimate. Idaho Springs is looking for grants to assist with the cost, and it’s waiting to hear whether it received a federal RAISE planning grant to help with the design and engineering costs. e city intends to apply for an additional RAISE grant to help with construction costs in the next phase of the project.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, RAISE discretionary grants help project sponsors at state and local levels complete critical freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects.

For some longtime residents, the changes are welcome.

Jan Bowland, president of the Idaho Springs Historical Society, and her husband Bob both grew up in Idaho Springs. ey moved away for nearly three decades before returning to the city that’s “basically … always been home.” e Bowlands, who are partners in the Argo Gold Mine and Mill, attended the May 22 open house at city hall and are excited about the proposal.

“We think this will be a beautiful downtown improvement,” Jan said. “I think the lack of curbing will be, really, a major change.” ose who did not attend the open house earlier this month will have additional opportunities to share input, including during a town hall in late June. For more information, visit cityo dahosprings. colorado.gov.

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Learning experience for teens: GripTape, a nonpro t that o ers young people ages 14–19 control to design a 10-week learning experience, up to $500 to pursue this learning, and a champion to support them, is accepting applications. GripTape has a unique focus in rural Colorado and aims to support 200 youth in small towns across the state in May. Learn more about the program and applying at www.griptape. org.

Cemetery cleanup: Mill Creek Valley Historical Society is hosting a cemetery cleanup from 9-11:30 a.m. June 3.

Rip It at the River Golf Tournament: Clear Creek Rotary 2000 is hosting the Rip It at the River Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9, at Keystone River Golf Resort, 155 River Course Drive, Keystone. Registration starting at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch and awards will be from 2-5 p.m. at Guanella Pass Brewery,

501 Rose St., Georgetown. For more information, visit ClearCreekRotary. org.

Enduro Mountain Bike Event: Team Evergreen will host an Enduro Mountain Bike event on May 31, June 21, 28 and July 5 at Floyd Hill Open Space. For more information, visit www.teamevergreen.org/ oyduro.

Hill Climb, Team Evergreen has donated $3 million to local nonpro ts including Bicycle Colorado, Colorado Mountain Bike Association, Special Olympics, Boy Scouts and more. For more information and to register, visit www.bicyclerace.com.

Camp Comfort Weekend Camps: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice’s Camp Comfort for children 6-12 who have lost a loved one will be June 16-18 and July 7-9 at the Rocky Mountain Village Easter Seals Camp, 2644 Alvarado Road, Empire. Cost is free for all children thanks to donors, but a $25 deposit is required per child to hold their spot. Visit campcomfort.org for more information and to register.

Summer Fun at the Rock House: e Clear Creek Rock House is o ering Summer Fun at the Rock House for sixth through 12th graders from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 21. Dinner is provided. Some of the activities include paddle boarding, boating and use of our full activity court for badminton, basketball, volleyball and more. All activities are free. For more information, call Cheryl Holmberg at 303-519-0144.

Slacker Half Marathon: e Slacker Half Marathon, Relay and 4-Mile Races will be June 24 starting at Loveland Ski Area and ending in downtown Georgetown. e course includes dirt and paved roads, leading participants through beautiful wetlands, natural waterfalls, stunning views of the Continental Divide and historic mining remnants. Register at slackerhalfmarathon.com.

White Water Music Series: e White Water Music Series, sponsored by the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, will be four Fridays beginning June 30 at the Idaho Springs Sports & Events Center. Concerts will be from 5:30-8 p.m. e Matt Flaherty Band is performing June 30, Moonstone Quill on July 7, 2nd Time Around on July 14 and Tonewood Stringband on July 21. For more information, visit www. clearcreekrecreation.com.

Mount Evans Hill Climb: e Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb, sponsored by Team Evergreen, will be July 8. rough the proceeds of the Bob Cook Memorial

Georgetown Plein Air Event: e sixth annual Georgetown Plein Air art event will be July 28-29 in downtown Georgetown. e event includes a Quick Draw in historic downtown. e exhibit and sale will run through Aug. 13. Artists can register at www.eventbrite.com/e/ plein-air-2023-artist-registrationtickets-466470875947.

Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival: e Rapidgrass Bluegrass Festival will be Aug. 4-5 at the Shelly/ Quinn ball elds in Idaho Springs. Friday night is free, though a limited number of tickets are available. Early-bird tickets for Saturday’s event are $25 until June 1. For more information, visit rapidgrassfestival. com.

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Clear Creek County is responsible for $10 million; Georgetown $5 million; the state $3 million; and Idaho Springs $1 million. It is the largest known single payout for police violence in the state’s history.

Glass died on the night of June 1011, 2022, after he called 911 for help because he was stranded in his car.

O cers asked Glass to leave his car, but he refused in what turned into an extended stando and mental health crisis that ended when o cers broke a car window and used a Taser on Glass. Clear Creek Sheri ’s Deputy Andrew Buen shot Glass, killing him. Buen and another o cer, Kyle Gould, were later red and are facing charges, including second-degree murder.

Mom Sally Glass thanked Polis, saying the family didn’t want Christian to be forgotten.

“If he’s oating around, he would be so proud and happy to have his art displayed in the state Capitol,” she said. “His memory will live on in our hearts and minds.”

Dad Simon Glass added that what happened to Christian was a terrible crime.

“We hope it never happens again in Colorado or ideally the country,” he said.

Polis ended the short announcement by saying, “ ank you for sharing some of Christian with Colorado. is is a reminder of how we can do better, so these tragedies don’t happen again.”

More about Christian

According to a statement about Christian on the website of RathodMohamedbhai, the attorneys for the Glass family, “Christian was a young man of many talents with kindness that knew no bounds. Christian was loved beyond measure by his parents, sisters, extended family, friends, and community.

“Christian was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, by his mother, Sally Glass, who is of British decent, and his father, Simon Glass, who is from New Zealand. e Glass family relocated to California when Christian was 10 and eventually moved to Boulder, Colorado.

“Christian had an array of specialties and interests. He was an avid tennis fan and player, a trained chef who loved to cook, and also a self-taught artist with an innate gift. Christian used many mediums to make his art, but the majority of his pieces involved oil painting and oil pencil.”

More about the settlement

A statement from Clear Creek Sheri Rick Albers acknowledged “that his o cers failed to meet expectations in their response to Christian Glass when he called for assistance,” calling events on the night of Glass’ death “disturbing.”

“ e sheri has undertaken measures intended to prevent a future failure,” a statement in the wake of the settlement announcement read.

“He has been working with partners to establish a program of countywide crisis response. “

Albers also acknowledged that the “initial press release” describing events surrounding Glass’ death “did not give an accurate description of what occurred.” e Clear Creek Sheri ’s O ce also has agreed to train and certify all its patrol o cers in crisis intervention. e rm added that the Colorado State Patrol will develop a virtual reality training based on Glass’ death, with “a focus on de-escalation in a high-stress situation.” e Town of Georgetown released a statement calling Glass’ death “avoidable.”

“Rather, as stated in the conclusion of the investigative report subsequently issued by the Douglas County Sheri ’s O ce after an independent review requested by Sheri Albers, the deputy who killed Christian Glass used lethal force that ‘was not consistent with that of a reasonable o cer,’” the statement read.

“ ese agreements recognize the critical importance that law enforcement respond to emergencies, including situations involving mental health crises, with professionalism, empathy and an emphasis on deescalation,” a statement from the the Rathod-Mohamedbhai law rm stated.

In addition to the millions of dollars, Clear Creek County has agreed to dedicate a public park to Glass, which will be selected in consultation with his parents.

“Georgetown will devote the resources necessary to developing new and better ways for identifying and providing assistance to those, like Christian, who need it most,” the statement read.

Georgetown added that o cers have been attending courses in intensive crisis intervention responses and are participating in a “countywide co-responder program that allows for the presence of a mental health professional and paramedic tandem to assist law enforcement in future settings.”

Idaho Springs Mayor Chuck Harmon, in a statement on behalf of the city council, said: “We hope that settlement of this matter can provide closure to the many people involved. City leadership remains committed to the constant self-evaluation and betterment of the (Idaho Springs Police Department) in all ways.”

Idaho Springs, the statement added, “continues to work collaboratively with the Je erson Center for Mental Health, which has a licensed clinician ride with an o cer/deputy each week for community outreach.”

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Georgetown to Idaho Springs HalfMarathon will be Aug. 12, hosted by the Clear Creek Booster Club that supports high school and middle school students. Register at www. gtishalf.com.

Devil on the Divide 2023: e Devil on the Divide 2023 50K and 22K will be Sept. 9, both reaching altitudes of 13,000 feet. Prior ultrarunning experience is required. For more information and to register, visit devilonthedivideultra.com/ sign-up.html.

Ongoing

Blue Spruce Habitat volunteers needed: Blue Spruce Habitat for

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

Walk-in vaccine clinics: Walkin vaccine clinics for adults and children needing u and other vaccines are available from 10 a.m.4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Clear Creek Health and Wellness Center, 1969 Miner St., Idaho Springs. No appointments required for the vaccines, though you can pre-register by calling 303-670-7528.

Resilience1220 counseling: Young people 12 to 20can get free counseling through an Evergreen-based organization called Re- silience1220. Comprised of licensed therapists, Resilience1220 serves individuals and groups in the foothills including Clear Creek County. ey 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 R1220.org, email Resilience1220@ gmail.com or call 720-282-1164.

Clear Creek Rotary 2000 meetings: Clear Creek Rotary 2000 meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Marion’s of the Rockies. 2805 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs. For more information, email loe er806@comcast. net.

Support after suicide loss: Heartbeat andResilience1220 o er Support After Suicide Loss from 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth ursday of the month for ages 14 and older. Join in-person or online. Suggest donation is $15. For location, visit R1220. org.

Storytime with Miss Honeybun: Storytime with Miss Honeybun is at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Idaho Springs Public Library and at 11:15 a.m. ursdays at the John Tomay Memorial Library in Georgetown.

WHAT IS SLASH?

Sensitive Collection: Resilience1220 o ers a monthly workshop for highly sensitive people to help them live healthy and empowered lives from 3:30-4:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month via Zoom. Visit R1220.org for more information.

WHAT IS SLASH?

WHAT IS SLASH?

Sustainable Lands And Safer Homes.

Allows residents to dispose of the wildfire fuel on their property, creating defensible space around their home.

Organic debris such as tree limbs and pine needles, known as slash, contributes to the high risk of fire danger in Jefferson County. All slash is composted.