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man said.

“We’re trying to have fun and enjoy the day,” she continued.

On the silent auction side of Digger Field, social studies teacher Ben Mahoney described how the skis and snowboards were the big ticket items of the day. By the time bingo started, he said most of items had a bid.

Idaho Springs’ Irene DeAngelis peeked at a few of the items, bidding on one or two of them.

She decided to attend after her daughter, Laura Amann of Idaho

A Dumont man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering two women in 1982.

Alan Lee Phillips, 70, was arrested during a Feb. 24 traffic stop in Clear Creek County, and is being held at the Park County jail, law enforcement agencies announced at a Wednesday afternoon press conference. He is Phillips COURTESY PHOTO scheduled for a court appearance March 22.

Phillips is suspected of kidnapping, assaulting and murdering Barbara Jo Oberholtzer, 29, and Annette Kay Schnee, 31.

Both women were last seen separately hitchhiking outside Breckenridge on Jan. 6, 1982. Oberholtzer’s body was found the next day on the summit of Hoosier Pass, and Schnee’s body was found six months later in Sacramento Creek, a rural part of Park County. Both had been shot.

New information recently developed in the case through genetic genealogy, which identified Phillips as a potential suspect, Park County

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St. Mary’s Carolyn Hohne manages several bingo cards during Saturday’s fundraiser at the Frozen Fire Ice Rink at Golddigger Field.

PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

CCHS hosts skating, bingo fundraiser

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

As Interstate 70 traffic whizzed behind her, Black Hawk’s Gigetta Nadeau leapt out of her chair on Golddigger Field and yelled, “Bingo!”

Clear Creek High School students confirmed Nadeau’s win, and she returned to her table with an armful of prizes, including a shirt, hat,

necklace and root beer.

That was Saturday afternoon’s first and arguably easiest bingo round, as CCHS students hosted a fundraiser with skating, bingo and a silent auction at the Frozen Fire Ice Rink at Digger Field.

About 50 people attended, not including student-volunteers, and student government raised more than $500 for school events, including prom.

There were 10 rounds — each with a different win condition, such as blackout — and prizes for each winner, CCHS senior and student government president Elsie Goth-

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OBITUARIES BROWN

Mary Leslie Brown 1942 - 2021

Mary Leslie Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at her Idaho Springs home on February 5th. She was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.

Born in 1942, Mary’s childhood spent in Aguilar, a small coal-mining town in southern Colorado, nurtured a lifelong interest in people and their family stories. A gift from her parents, Henry and Anna May Preskar, on her 10th birthday truly influenced the rest of her life – a Kodak Brownie Camera. From that day, she was rarely seen without a camera.

Her family moved to Idaho Springs in 1956 when her father became a local school teacher. Mary embraced her new hometown quickly and became a Golddigger to her core: drummer in the high school band, editor for the school newspaper and salutatorian for the class of 1960.

After graduating from business college in Denver, Mary started dating high-school classmate Dierk Brown. They married in December of 1964, and raised two sons, Furman and Marty, in Idaho Springs.

Ardent supporters of the county’s schools, they found ways to be at all of their sons’ activities. Mary and Dierk served as presidents of the Clear Creek Booster Club and helped with many fundraising projects including the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon. Mary documented it all through her camera.

In the 1970’s fast-pitch softball came to Clear Creek County with the games played at Idaho Springs. Mary was a member of the Belle Fashions team. She made many lifelong friends during this time.

With their sons in college, Mary and Dierk followed work along the gold mine trail, first to Nevada and then to Alaska where they lived for 9 winters. When Dierk retired from mining, the couple returned to Idaho Springs where Mary’s heart longed to be. The Browns loved to travel, taking long road trips around the United States, visiting family and friends near and far. Cousin reunions were always a highlight.

In 2013, Dierk and Mary experienced the joy of becoming grandparents. Mary loved making new memories with these precious children.

Mary is survived by husband, Dierk Brown; brother, Wayne Preskar; sister, Georgianne Rollman; son and son-in-law, Furman Brown and Matt Disbrow; son and daughterin-law, Marty and Tasha Brown; and cherished grandchildren, Tyler and Sydney Brown. And, of course, thousands and thousands of photographs. Her last picture ever, taken a few days before she passed, featured Dierk – her best friend and partnerin-life for more than half a century.

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Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado

Idaho Springs alters stance, will issue 2021 event permits

Week of March 1, 2021 A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitationWeather observations eachfor day at about 8Colorado a.m. at the Georgetown Observations Georgetown, Weather Station. Wind observations are made at Georgetown Lake.

“Max” and “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); Week of March 1, 2021 “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inches of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow that A local National Weather Servicethe volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations day at about 8 a.m. accumulated during preceding 24 hours.

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BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After reassurance from the county’s public health department and to the happy surprise of some event organizers, the Idaho Springs City Council has revised its decision to not issue special event permits in 2021.

During a March 1 work session, Mayor Mike Hillman and other council members directed staff to issue permits on the condition that applicants have a COVID-19 plan in place and have county public health’s approval.

The events must also be reviewed a month before they take place to see whether capacity or other aspects should be modified to be more or less restrictive, depending on the circumstances, Hillman described.

This is the stance that the county and other municipalities have taken thus far.

The council previously decided against issuing permits at its Feb. 22 work session, citing COVID-19 concerns and the desire to protect organizers’ time and money.

(Editor’s note: The March 1 work session took place after the March 3 Courant had gone to the press. Thus, the story in the March 3 paper only reflected the Feb. 22 council decision.)

Hillman noted that Clear Creek

County’s move to Level Blue on Feb. 26, which is less restrictive than Levels Yellow or Orange on the state’s COVID-19 dial, allows up to 250 people at outdoor events.

“It’s been noted that by mid-summer, we could be in (Level) Green,” he said. “I’ve rethought this thing with COVID levels being less restrictive. … I believe that most of our events could (happen) under these requirements.”

Hillman said that Tim Ryan, the county’s public health director, supported having events with conditions and caveats in place.

He also stressed that event organizers should be aware that, if the county’s COVID-19 situation worsens, the city has the right to pull the permit and not allow the event.

Council members agreed that, as long as organizers were willing to be flexible and understanding, the city could conditionally issue event permits.

“Dr. Ryan is an epidemiologist, so if somebody can put forth a plan that passes muster with the health department, then it will probably be a very safe event,” Councilman Chuck Harmon said.

Hillman said he would work with staff to alter the checklist for event permit applications, to ensure organizers had plans in place and public SEE EVENTS, P4

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Clear Creek News Briefs

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATES

VACCINATIONS & TESTING HOW DO I GET THE VACCINE?

Clear Creek County Public Health schedules vaccination clinics based on weekly shipments of the vaccine received from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 20 For clinic dates and available appointment times, please frequently check our website and Facebook page at: www.clearcreekcounty.us/covid19 www.facebook.com/ClearCreekCountyCO.gov You must have an appointment to receive a vaccine.

Clear Creek received more than 1,500 vaccines last week — mostly the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine — and the clinics at the Dumont EMS station Wednesday through Sunday caused some traffic jams on Stanley Road. However, residents on social media described it as “the best traffic jam ever” and totally worth any inconveALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF CLEAR CREEK COUNTY nience.

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY COVID-19 UPDAT

TESTING & VACCINATION

We appreciate the community’s patience as we work to safely administer vaccinations.

QUESTIONS? Call Olivia Watson at 970-389-6544

HOW DO I GET TESTED?

HOW DO I GET TESTED?

TUESDAYS | 10am – 2pm | Idaho Springs TUESDAYS | 10am 2pmRoad | Idaho Springs EMS Station | 411 Chicago–Creek (County Road 103) NO APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED – You can drive up during clinic 411 Chicago Creek Rd./Cnty.

Rd. at: 103 hours and register onsite.

To reduce wait-time, pre-register https://covidcheckcolorado.org NO APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED -- just drive up Individuals tested must be inside an enclosed vehicle for safety. during clinic hours Please arrive wearing a mask.and register onsite.

Nasal and cheek swab testing at noUPDATES cost to you.

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY ON COVID-19 To reduce wait-time, pre-register at: No physician order or insurance required.

Open to neighboring communities and counties. https://covidcheckcolorado.org/where-to-test/ Provided to individuals 2 years of age or older.

Results available directly to you in about two to four days.

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In Clear Creek County, we remain in VACCINATION PHASE 1/1B YOU SHOULD GET TESTED IF: (above the dotted line on the CDPHE chart) and continue to

for safety.

No walk-ups or motorcycles allowed.

You have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive Nasal swab testing at no costfortoCOVID-19. you.

You are or will be in close contact with a member(s) of theor vulnerable population.

No physician order insurance required.

You are experiencing one or more COVID symptoms.

Open toAnyone neighboring communities and who wants to get tested for anycounties. other reason should test as needed.

Provided toCOVID-19 individuals 2 years of age or older.

SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE: Results directly to you in two to|four days. fever oravailable chills | cough | fatigue | sore throat headache by the State, the Clear Creek drive-thru test site in Idaho Springs is cancelled until further notice. County Public Health is exploring lab availability and other logistics to re-open a Clear Creek County test site as quickly as possible.

Summit County is offering three alternative sites for community testing. These are NOT Curative tests and are available to all.

For more information on the Summit County COVID-19 Test Sites, please visit: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1324/Testing For Clear Creek County COVID-19 testing updates and additional information, visit www.clearcreekcounty.us/covid19

provide vaccinations for the current statewide priority groups: • Full-time Clear Creek County residents aged 70+ • People employed in Clear Creek County whose jobs are in categories 1A and 1B To pre-register for COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH VACCINATIONS: 1. Complete the brief electronic pre-registration form found at www.clearcreekcounty.us/covid19 2. After you complete this form, you will receive an instant pop-up receipt.

3. A short while later you will receive an email confirmation of the information you submitted.

4. If you are unable to complete the online form, please leave a message, including your name and phone number, on our COUNTY COVID HEALTH LINE at 303-670-7528 for assistance. This is a message line only and you will receive a call-back to get pre-registered.

5. After you are pre-registered, when your vaccination phase/category becomes eligible and a clinic is scheduled, you will be notified by email (or phone if you are not able to receive email) and will receive a link to the online selfscheduling system to schedule your appointments for your first dose and your second dose 28 days later.

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing muscle or body aches | new loss of taste or smell YOU SHOULD GET TESTED IF: congestion runny nausea or vomiting | diarrhea You have beenor in close contact withnose someone who| has tested

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positive for COVID-19.

For more information on the Summit County COVIDYou are or will be in close contact with a member(s) of the vulnerable 19 Test Sites, please visit: population.

You are experiencing one or more COVID symptoms, which typically https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1324/Testing appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

IDAHO SPRINGS SAFEWAY NOW OFFERS VACCINATIONS FOR 70+ You haveCLEAR been inCREEK close contact with someone who has Self-schedule at www.safeway.com/covidclinic.

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County receives 1,500 one-dose vaccines The traffic on Stanley Road between Idaho Springs and Dumont this weekend was arguably a good problem for Clear Creek County to have.

After several weeks with few to no new vaccines, Clear Creek received 1,500 single-dose Johnson & Johnson shots.

The county public health department and its partners hosted their usual vaccine clinic on Wednesday, primarily for those scheduled to receive their second Moderna shot.

Staff then hosted clinics ThursdaySunday with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and all available appointments were filled in less than five hours.

“The tide is turning in Clear Creek County,” Public Health Director Tim Ryan said during the March 2 county commissioners meeting. “ ... Hopefully, moving forward, we will continue to see this volume of vaccines.”

He said that, by Sunday, Clear Creek was scheduled to have vaccinated all community members in Tiers 1A through 1B.2 who were interested.

On Friday, Colorado moved to Tier 1B.3, which made everyone 60 and older eligible for the vaccine, along with grocery workers and adults with two or more high-risk conditions.

Governor Jared Polis has announced his hope to move to Tier 1B.4, which includes frontline workers and those 50-plus, by late March.

However, while this is all good news, Ryan stressed Colorado and the nation as a whole cannot afford to relax.

With spring break approaching, travelers will be flocking to the high country, potentially bringing the virus with them, he described, adding that the COVID-19 variants are still in play.

“The fastest way to go from (Level) Blue to (Level) Red is to relax,” Ryan said, referring to the state’s COVID-19 dial. “ ... We have to stay the course.”

HOW DO I GET THE VACCINE?

Clear Creek County is now collecting information f interested in receiving the vaccine in any vaccine phase. Please follow these steps: 1. Complete this online Google Vaccination Intere https://forms.gle/wk3dowktX3qMVrPh9 This link is also on our website.

• After you complete this toonline form, you Idaho Springs begin VCMP work this summer receive an instantWith pop-up at leastreceipt. $500,000 in funding and a group willing manage the • A short while later you will to receive an project, Idaho Springs City Council confirmation of the information you subm SEE BRIEFS, P5 Be sure to check your Junk/Spam folders.

EVENTS If you do not have internet access, please leave a his department will be reviewing all events a month beforehand to see whether anything needs to be modified.

Feb. 22 decision During the Feb. 22 work session, council members were worried that organizers would invest time, money and effort into putting together events only for them to be canceled.

They were also concerned that these could become super-spreader events and subsequent outbreaks would close local businesses again.

Thus, during the 6 p.m. work session, council directed staff not to issue any permits this year.

At the 7 p.m. meeting, though, Sarah Morris Wirtz with the RapidGrass Festival and the rec district’s Samantha Dhyne said it was possible to host safe outdoor events this year. They described requiring a booking system, socially distanced tables, masks and proper signage.

Hillman remarked that the council had already made its decision, reiterating concerns about superspreader events and not wanting to waste organizers’ efforts.

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health’s approval, clarifying it will take some time to sort things out.

As for enforcing capacity limits and other health and safety items, outgoing Police Chief Chris Malanka said some events will be easier to handle than others. Anything with hard entrances, such as Golddigger Field, will be much easier than races or other events that take place across a larger area, he explained.

“If they’re sanctioned events, public safety will be there,” Malanka continued. “Most events, they do a really good job at policing themselves.”

On Feb. 26, Ryan confirmed his department has been working oneon-one with event coordinators to ensure applicants have a COVID-19 plan in place.

A few summertime events — not in Idaho Springs — have already received public health’s tentative approval, Ryan said, adding that

2. Self-schedule your appointment: When vaccines are available for your phase A scheduled, you will be notified by email (or pho not able to receive email) to schedule you available appointment time for your first dose.

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is hoping to start building trails at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park this summer.

City officials were planning to sign an agreement this Monday that would allow the Colorado Mountain Bike Association to manage the preparation and construction.

During a March 1 work session, Gary Moore, COMBA’s executive director, said the city should start the Request for Proposal process this month so it can hire a contractor to begin work late spring or early sum-

mer. COMBA would help the city identify the best contractor and also help manage the project once underway and protect city staff ’s time.

Mayor Mike Hillman said COMBA has been crucial in helping the city navigate the planning process.

“Without them, we wouldn’t be anywhere close to where we are now,” he said.

Funding-wise, the city hasn’t received as many grant dollars as it’d hoped, but it recently secured $100,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado, City Administrator Andy Marsh said.

Additionally, the city should be hearing about a $250,000 Colorado Parks & Wildlife grant application in the next few weeks.

A Piece of the World

Even without it, the city still has the GOCO grant and the Argo Gold Mill’s $400,000 advance in gondola ticket fees to get started, Marsh explained.

Dozens apply for county manager job As of last week, Clear Creek had received more than 25 applications for its county manager position.

Keith Montag, who has been county manager for six-and-a-half years, is retiring May 1.

During a March 2 county commissioners meeting, officials said staff would go through the applications to ensure they meet the minimum requirements and then likely choose three to five finalists for interviews.

Montag estimated that about half

the applications don’t meet the county’s minimum requirements.

According to Montag, the finalists will likely have two panel interviews on the same day — one with the commissioners and one with a committee of professionals who work with the county. The committee would make its recommendation to the commissioners, who make the final hiring decision.

Officials were unsure whether they wanted to conduct interviews in-person, which the public health department said would be allowed, or virtually. They also hadn’t decided whether to have a public component, such as the virtual forum that Idaho Springs recently had with its police chief finalists.

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BizBeat: Local acupuncturist moves practice to Idaho Springs

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

At a time when so many are working from home, Idaho Springs’ Amy Miley decided she at least wanted to work closer to home.

Miley, an acupuncturist and birth doula, moved her Lakewood clinic to Idaho Springs in January, and she’s transitioning the name from Wooden Gate Acupuncture to Clear Creek County Acupuncture and Holistic Health.

The clinic, located at 2060 Miner St., is on the visitor center’s second floor, which is accessible from the south side of the building.

“I live in town, so it’s more convenient. I mean, we can see our house from here,” Miley continued. “It’s a really good, quiet location that everyone knows with plenty of parking.”

Miley, who previously worked part-time in Georgetown, offers acupuncture, cupping, Chinese medicine and birth doula services.

Along with one-on-one appointments, Miley offers semi-private appointments, which are half-price, twice a month.

While many of her Lakewood patients have followed her practice up the hill, Miley hopes to draw more locals to the clinic.

“I’m excited to be able to offer options for pain relief,” she said, adding that it’s been a stressful year for everyone. “ ... Acupuncture takes the edge off and helps you live.”

Miley offers free consultations and

Acupuncturist Amy Miley demonstrates the tools used in cupping, which she offers at her Idaho Springs clinic. Clear Creek County Acupuncture and Holistic Health, 2060 PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Miner St., is on the visitor center’s second floor.

encouraged anyone who’s unfamiliar with acupuncture to visit.

“It’s safe and effective, especially if you commit to it,” she continued.

Business hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays; and 3-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Semi-private appointments are 5-8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, and appointments are encouraged.

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Georgetown café closing after a decade A Whistle Stop Café is moving to the beach.

After 10 years in Georgetown, owner Rachel Russell is moving the breakfast-and-lunch restaurant to Luquillo, Puerto Rico.

Whistle Stop’s last day in Georgetown will be March 21, and Russell leaves for Puerto Rico on March 31.

After the lease wasn’t renewed on her Georgetown location, Russell decided to move forward elsewhere.

She just got the keys to her new beachfront property in Luquillo, she said Friday, and is now working on the licensing.

“I’m taking American-style breakfast to Puerto Rico,” Russell continued. “There’s a lot of tourists where I’m going, so there’s going to be a need for that.”

She added that she’s keeping the A Whistle Stop Café name in Luquillo.

Not only is the property beachfront, but it’s a much larger location so Russell can expand the dining area.

Along with running the Georgetown café, Russell has been a resident for 24 years, saying it’s been home to her. She raised her son in Georgetown, and while she will miss it, she’s also looking forward to a new adventure.

“Georgetown has been the best

Idaho Springs’ Amy Miley and her daughters – Nova, 3, and Juniper, 8 months – stand in Miley’s new clinic, Clear Creek County Acupuncture and Holistic Health.

Miley moved her clinic from Lakewood to Idaho Springs in January.

place I’ve ever lived,” she continued. “ ... Every year (at Whistle Stop) has been memorable.”

Russell hopes that her Clear Creek friends and regulars will visit her and A Whistle Stop Café if they’re ever in Puerto Rico.

“I want to thank the customers for the years of support,” she said. “ ...

There’s many more years to come; you just have to come to the beach.”

Ski area expansion gets tentative approval The U.S. Forest Service has tentatively approved Loveland Ski Area’s plan to expand some beginner-focused trails and create an additional parking lot at Loveland Valley.

The entire project, which was announced in September, will be within Loveland’s current specialuse permit area. If approved, the ski area likely wouldn’t start work until 2023, Loveland spokesman John Sellers said.

According to the USFS, the proposed improvements include enhancing the Zig Zag and Boomerang green-run ski trails, and building two trails next to Boomerang that will be accessible via Lift 3.

Clear Creek District Ranger Scott Haas described how that Loveland wants to regrade the runs because they are too steep and difficult for beginner skiers and snowboarders.

The new trails will increase use of Lift 3 and provide more recreation opportunities for Loveland Valley users.

Additionally, the ski area wants to add 500 parking spaces at Loveland Valley by building a lot on the current entrance to the Bakerville/ Loveland Trail.

This paved trail, which is on the east side of the ski area, would need to be rerouted slightly to accommodate the parking lot, according to project documents. The lot must be built to reduce erosion and sedimentation during construction, the USFS confirmed.

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Hotel, commercial development proposed in El Rancho

The old Observatory Café location, along with the Foothills Fire facility (background) and the RTD Park-n-Ride lot have been eyed by a developer as the potential site of a hotel PHOTO BY GLENN WALLACE and commercial space project.

Developer would have many hurdles to bring the concept to fruition

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A developer wants to put a hotel, retail, restaurants and more in the El Rancho area, but doing so will take a lot of work to get approvals from a host of agencies.

Northstar Ventures, based in Evergreen, wants to put commercial development on the RTD Park-nRide, Foothills Fire, Alpine Rescue and former Observatory Café properties. It also wants to reconfigure -Rainbow Hill Road, so it intersects with Highway 40 closer to the entrance to El Rancho Brewery.

According to documents filed with Jefferson County, Foothills Fire and Alpine Rescue would be relocated to the furthest west portion of the property.

Northstar has had its pre-application meeting with Jeffco Planning & Zoning to show its conceptual plans, and planner Brittany Gada indicated that what the developer wants to do won’t be easy.

“What they are proposing is one of the most complex requests we’ve seen,” Gada said, noting that the developer would need to work with the Colorado Department of

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the ski area accommodate the high visitation it expects once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Sellers said, adding that Loveland determined it needed 529 more spaces several years ago.

Transportation, the county, RTD, Foothills Fire and the Evergreen Metropolitan District to get approvals.

When the Evergreen Metro District saw the proposal for a 100plus room hotel, the board decided to impose a moratorium on new water taps in the El Rancho area until it updates its water master plan, which should take six to eight months.

“We don’t know if our systems are capable of handling (the development) without adversely impacting everybody else,” EMD General Manager Dave Lighthart said.

“The EMD board felt it prudent to (stop) tap sales until they had information at their disposal to review and analyze.”

CDOT has provided initial comments on the proposal because it owns the RTD Park-n-Ride property and the fire station property, and according to a response from CDOT to the county, “The parcel on which the fire district occupies and maintains was originally offered with a caveat that it would return to CDOT if it was abandoned.

To assume it can simply be moved and the parcel built upon is false.

There are once again existing agreements to review, revisit and recraft.”

CDOT also would have jurisdiction on any changes made to the intersection of Rainbow Hill Road In a late February press release, the forest service stated initial feedback on the project was supportive, and those who commented during the public input period have standing to object.

The objection period lasts 45 days, at which point the agency will record a final decision.

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and Highway 40.

Some of the properties are zoned commercial, while others are zoned agricultural. Gada said the developer would need to request a rezoning to planned development.

The next step, should the developer decide to move forward with the proposal, is a community meeting. One has not been scheduled as of press time.

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OPINION

March 10, 2021

What wartime mobilization really needs COLUMN BY LAURIE BECKEL

“What wartime mobilization really needs…”

This modified headline from the New York Times edition on February 26, 2020 has spurred my thinking and informed my recent experience with getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Clear Creek County. “President Biden has compared the fight against COVID-19 to wartime mobilization. And successful wartime mobilization in the United States has always involved much more than the government. The best example is World War II, when private companies like Ford and General Motors quickly overhauled their operations to contribute to the war effort.”

The effort led by Dr. Tim Ryan in Clear Creek has been impressive.

The county’s effort (government) has been constrained by the coordination with CDPHE, (our state’s health department) who has tried to orchestrate the dissemination of vaccines. Inefficiencies and perhaps politics has played a role in the amount of vaccine that has come to Clear Creek County. The county has put together a well organized and staffed effort to get ‘shots in the arms’ of those lucky enough to have an appointment for the limited number of vaccines.

This week, I learned that Safeway (I went to Safeway and asked) would be getting a box of vaccine this week. Safeway, a private, corporate

entity, gets vaccine directly from the CDC (Center for Disease Control in Washington). This business then distributes vaccine to their pharmacies to get ‘shots in the arms’ to everyone who is lucky enough to score an appointment on-line at Safeway.com/ pharmacy. I received my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday and received my second appointment before I left. All vaccines are free because we as taxpayers have already paid the pharmaceutical companies for them. Additionally, I was advised by Kaiser today that I could now schedule an appointment for the vaccine (I had gone from 87,000th to 14,000th to next in line!). Getting an actual appointment might still be a challenge for those still wait-

ing. (For those of us on many lists, I haven’t seen a way to let them know that I can now be taken off their list … again a problem with our de-centralized, fragmented system.)

Offering both a public option and a private option, both focused on getting people vaccinated rather than profits, seem to illustrate President Biden’s point about the importance of bringing all opportunities forward to solve the need. I can imagine how great it would be if we put this kind of effort into providing universal health care to everyone in this country.

Laurie Beckel, speaking only for herself in thiis opinion piece, is the vice chair of the Clear Creek Democrats.

New freedoms and new responsibility So this is what normal feels like.

Sort of.

When you’re reading this column, it will likely be on the anniversary of the day the world shut down. I was watching the Nuggets game last year on Wednesday, the 11thof March, and it was a weird game. Shortly after that game started, the news broke that other N.B.A. games were suspended that night due to COVID; before the game was over, the news broke that the NBA was suspending the season. The next day, I went to school and was informed that that would be the last week in person for some time, as school districts across the state shut down to prevent further spread of the — at that time —poorly understood novel coronavirus and its resultant disease.

This past week, my teaching partner and I were, for the first time all year, allowed to travel to two schools in a single day. I know — that doesn’t really sound like all that big a deal. But for the beginning of this school year, to foster contact tracing and to reduce the possibility of spreading the virus from one building to another, we

have been limited in our physical travels. That means, for us, we have only been able to see our students live, in person, once every HITTING two weeks.

HOME Have you ever tried to learn a brand new skill, which has both intellectual and physical components, but only got to practice once every two weeks?

Imagine learning to play baseball, Michael Alcorn but only throwing the ball and taking batting practice every 14 days. It’s … not ideal.

But, now, we get to see our students every week. And still, that probably doesn’t sound like a lot, and it isn’t. But it’s SO much better than once a fortnight. There was a day, last week, that we actually taught five sections of classes live! It was wonderful! You cannot duplicate the experience of students learning to make music with their peers over a Zoom meeting. We’ve been trying — it’s … not ideal.

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And then, twice last week, I watched college basketball games on television and there were actual fans in the arena, cheering on their teams.

And then, on Saturday, to celebrate a trio of birthdays in the family, we … (looks around furtively) … (whispers) … went to a movie! It was awesome! We had family over to the house to eat dinner and catch up, and then we hauled up to an actual movie theater, bought actual movie house popcorn and sodas, and watched a movie in digital Dolby whatever.

And, just to add to the normalcy, the Colorado Rockies lost a Spring Training game 12-3 on Friday. Better get used to *that*, I guess.

There IS a way forward, people!

Rejoice! Celebrate! No, not like that, CU students.

And, honestly, we’ve probably known this for months. Don’t go out in public if you’re remotely symptomatic; limit close contact; wear masks in public spaces; and if you’re scared because you or someone you love is in the highrisk group, then make appropriate choices for you and your family.

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an informed, logical decision regarding the vaccine. If you do your homework, and come to an honest decision to forego the vaccine until we have more data, then I respect that. BUT… make appropriate choices.

It’s time. One year, almost to the day, and we have a path forward to getting our worlds back to normal. That path includes the pharmaceuticals working their magic; that path includes the government being a smart partner about delivery (I’m looking at you, California); and that path still includes each and every one of us continuing to make smart choices about our lives.

You want your freedom of movement back? So do I. Let’s re-learn the old adage that “there can be no freedom without responsibility.”

See you out in the world!

Michael Alcorn is a teacher and writer who lives in Arvada with his wife and three children. His new novel, “Charon’s Blade,” is available at Amazon.com, on Kindle, or through MichaelJAlcorn.com.” His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media.

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Police Blotter: Crime Calls from Feb. 22-28 Tuesday, Feb. 23 — Empire police took a report of attempted vehicle theft near the 100 block of East Park Avenue. The attempted theft apparently occurred the night before.

The same day, Empire police took a report of packages stolen the night before from inside a parked car along East Clear Creek Drive. Later that night, the Sheriff ’s Office arrested a woman in connection with both incidents.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 — Idaho Springs officers were dispatched to a local gas station for a report of an unwanted person. The clerk said a man came into the business and asked to use the restroom. About 15 minutes later, an employee went into the restroom and found the man sitting on the floor drinking alcohol.

When the man was asked to leave, he reportedly started harassing the employee. Officers contacted him outside the gas station and gave him a warning not to return.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 — Georgetown police conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 70 for unregistered license plates. The driver was suspended with an attached protection order prohibiting contact with the passenger. The driver was arrested and booked into the county jail.

Thursday, Feb. 25 — An Idaho Springs officer received a call about a person believed to be intoxicated.

The reporting party said the man was sitting in his vehicle outside a liquor store. Officers responded and found the man reportedly intoxicated, but just sitting in the vehicle

without keys in his possession. The man was told not to drive. Later, when officers checked the man’s license, they found he had a protection order prohibiting him from consuming alcohol. Officers obtained a warrant for the violation of the protection order, and the case is open pending the warrant.

Saturday, Feb. 27 — Georgetown police responded to a theft in the 1800 block of Argentine Street. A delivery company delivered to the wrong location. No suspects have been identified in the theft of the merchandise once it was delivered.

Saturday, Feb. 27 — Idaho Springs officers were dispatched to a dirt parking lot for a criminal mischief complaint. A family was putting their child into a car seat when two

vehicles entered the dirt lot and started driving in circles, kicking up dirt and rocks. This reportedly broke the rear window of the family’s vehicle and a rock hit the child. The vehicles left the area before officers arrived and no license plate information was available. The case remains open.

Saturday, Feb. 27 — Idaho Springs officers took a report of an assault at the police station. The reporting party said she’d been leaving her hotel room when she grabbed a jacket she believed was hers. She started walking out the door when a hotel employee grabbed her and said it was hers. The reporting party had apparently found narcotics and paraphernalia in the pockets, and police issued the employee a summons.

PHILLIPS

Under surveillance Snelling described how his department worked with Park County, state and federal investigators to surveil Phillips for several weeks and obtain DNA samples that could then be compared to DNA evidence from the cases.

Snelling confirmed that the current DNA sample was pulled from a fast food bag Phillips reportedly discarded in a post office. Investigators saw Phillips enter the post office with Barbara Jo the fast food bag Oberholtzer.

COURTESY PHOTO and leave without it, and they went in afterward to grab it.

McGraw commented: “A lot of manpower was used in that case, and we definitely appreciate all the help we got from (Clear Creek, state and federal invesAnnette Kay Schnee. COURTESY PHOTO tigators).”

During the press conference, McGraw shared a photo of Phillips as he looked around 1982, hoping it would generate tips for these cases and/or others.

While investigators aren’t sure whether Phillips is connected to

other, similar cases, McGraw stated, “In 38 years of law enforcement for myself, anybody who can commit a crime like this … I think could have the tendency to commit other violent acts. But we’re following up on everything, and down the road, we’ll see where that goes.”

To report information about these cases or about this suspect, call 720248-8378.

with a white camper shell and out-ofstate license plates.

One thing making the Miller investigation tougher than the ones for Oberholtzer and Schnee is that there is no crime scene and no evidence.

“We would need somebody to come forward and say `I did it,’ and take us to where she’s buried,” Snelling said.

According to Snelling, while there are about 10 cold cases in Clear Creek, none have evidence with a good genetic marker that local investigators could then use genetic genealogy to identify a suspect.

Along with Miller’s disappearance, other cold cases include several unidentified skulls that have been found in the county, Snelling said, although it’s difficult if not impossible to determine how those individuals died just based on the skull.

Some of them have teeth that the Sheriff ’s Office has sent to a laboratory in Texas to have DNA samples pulled from them and added to CODIS — the Combined DNA Index System, which is nationwide. Others, he added, don’t have teeth to pull DNA samples from.

It requires a lot of time, funding and expertise to use genetic genealogy to help identify remains and potential suspects, said Snelling, who sits on a statewide cold case review team.

“We look at that possibility all the time,” Snelling said of using genetic genealogy to resolve Clear Creek cold cases. “ … I have seen this science evolve a lot, especially over the last 10 years.”

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Sheriff Tom McGraw stated.

“This arrest is the culmination of technology, extraordinary police work, and an unwavering commitment to justice for Bobbie Jo, Annette and their families,” he continued.

The suspect According to McGraw and Clear Creek Undersheriff Bruce Snelling, Phillips is a semi-retired auto mechanic who has lived in Clear Creek much of his life. Phillips didn’t have any major arrests or criminal history since 1982, McGraw and Snelling said.

The Courant has obtained documents from a January 2005 restraining order case against Phillips, then a driver for Scorpion Towing, after he engaged in violent behavior toward other tow operators.

The other operators were helping a family stranded on eastbound Interstate 70, when Phillips attempted to hit the other operators’ vehicle, yelled at one of them, stood on their hood, and bent their windshield wiper.

Witnesses described him as behaving like a “mad man,” scaring everyone present, including two children.

The judge granted the restraining order, which said Phillips was never to have contact with the other operators again.

Clear Creek cold cases Snelling said that now that Phillips’ arrest is public, investigators will be researching his life and background to see if he could possibly be a suspect in other unsolved cases.

One prominent local cold case is the disappearance of Idaho Springs’ Beth Miller, who was last seen jogging around Idaho Springs on August 16, 1983 — her 14th birthday.

Snelling described how he and other deputies have been following up on potential leads in the Miller case for years, always trying to piece together where any person of interest was in 1983.

The Sheriff ’s Office will do the same with Phillips, he added, given the recent arrest and Clear Creek connection.

A man who reportedly flirted with Miller a few days before her disappearance is a person of interest in the case.

He’s described as in his 30s, fairskinned, about 175 pounds, light brown collar-length hair, and wearing prescription glasses. He was seen driving a small, red pickup truck

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SPORTS A ‘definitely different’ Diggers’ spring football training

Freshman Mateo Gonzalez runs an agility drill during spring football practice Friday at Clear Creek High School.

Unusual practices begin for a most unusual football season

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Holding the first week of football practice in early March is “definitely different,” Clear Creek players and coaches described. However, after more than a year away from the field, the Golddiggers are ready for some football.

“It’s slowly starting to feel like normal,” junior Michael Hillman said.

Finding ways to stay in shape since last spring has been difficult, he and senior Sean Pollick said.

Summer and fall conditioning was hit-and-miss because of COVID-19 restrictions and this winter’s wrestling season was canceled.

But, Coach Danion Baca said Clear Creek made the right decision to opt for a spring football season, describing, “It gave us more time to prepare. The fall season would’ve been rough.”

Baca and his players are also excited to experience longer days and warmer weather as the season progresses rather than the reverse.

“It’s way less cold,” Pollick, a receiver and defensive end, said of playing in the spring.

For those players who are doing winter or spring sports, the seasons don’t overlap too much, Baca explained.

Clear Creek is tentatively scheduled to play five regular season games, starting March 21. While the season is short, Baca expects it to be a very productive one for the entire

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football program.

The team has 31 players as of Friday’s practice, and Baca is hoping to recruit a few more to have 35 total.

Plus, the team will only have six or seven seniors this year.

Additionally, Clear Creek has enough players to field a junior varsity team this spring, which will help build up the program, he said.

Overall, the varsity team is strong but raw, Baca described, and there’s a lot of work to do over the short spring season.

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Clear Creek boys fall just short of playoff cut STAFF REPORT

As they entered the final week of the regular season, the Clear Creek boys basketball players knew they had to win two of the last three games of the regular season to have a shot at the playoffs.

But only one of those final three games went their way.

Beating the heavily-favored Highland team (13-1) was always considered a longshot, but the players and Head Coach Scott Haebeall had their sights on beating both Dawson School and Longmont Christian last week, in hopes it would raise the team’s state ranking to number 24 or higher in the 2A rankings, high enough to earn a spot in the playoff

tournament.

Dawson went down according to plan, 63-37. The impressive freshman Colin Hendrickson led the way, with 16 points courtesy largely of his five 3-pointers. Seniors Kiefer Zabel and Bode Dalton added 11 and 10 points respectively. Senior standout Seattle Schuessler put up 8 points, as well as 8 rebounds and 5

assists.

However a 46-41 heartbreaker loss to Longmont Christian two days later ended up leaving the Golddiggers out in the cold, with a seasonending position of 27th in the state.

Player stats for that game were not available as of press time.

The Diggers finished the “Covid” season with a record of 8-6.

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Cold comfort for a very cool club Immersion group finds strength, catharsis during chilly dips in Clear Creek

BY PAUL ALBANI-BURGIO PALBANIBURGIO@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

It’s 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Golden and four people have just submerged themselves in the water of Clear Creek.

They take a moment to adjust to the icy wetness before huddling together in a circle and starting to scream.

“Hooohaaaahoooohaaaa,” chat some of them. “Wooooo” yells another.

This unusual scene is a practice called cold water immersion and while it might look (and sound) like pure lunacy, those hitting the water on this chilly Saturday say that for them it’s just a great way to start the weekend.

“It’s funny, it’s such a stressful event but the whole day after doing it you are just feeling so relaxed and like almost nothing can stress you out,” said John Schafly, moments after exiting the water.

Mindfulness and yoga teacher Lorena Oblitas began organizing cold water immersion gatherings in Golden last year after first experimenting with immersing herself in the creek four years ago.

“I needed to find a way to do something about the sadness, stress, anxiety and fatigue my body was experiencing when moving to Colorado” said Oblitas of what first led her to take the plunge.

Oblitas and other adherents of cold water immersion point to research extolling its many benefits, which they say range from improved immune health and decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease to increasing the body’s production of a chemical that fights aging.

Although there is limited evidence to support some of the claims, an article on the health website Healthline said there is a more extensive body of research showing that cold water immersion has been linked to reduced symptoms of depression, decreased muscle soreness and, possibly, boosted immunity.

But while Oblitas’ crew said they were intrigued by the possible health benefits, they also said they simply like how cold-water immersion makes them feel.

“It’s not going to make you live forever,” said participant Eric Christensen. “But it can make you feel good.”

Oblitas now organizes two gatherings a week: one on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. that includes instruction from her and a second on Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. that does not include instruction.

On Saturdays, the group begins with breathing exercises led by Oblitas that are intended to conjure a focus on breathing that decreases tension, nervousness and fear. There is practicing of tensing and relaxing techniques that can also be used in the water and provide preparation for holding increased oxygen and heat in the body.

The group will then get in the

COLD WATER IMMERSION TIPS Although Lorena Oblitas recommends that those looking to try cold water immersion attend her free Saturday classes, she also provided the following tips for those interested in getting started: – Go with a buddy – Go when the sun is up – Know your exit plan and beware of surroundings (including rocks and ice) and water current and depth – If the creek seems intimidating, start with cold showers (Oblitas recommends playing a song and trying to stay in the water until the song ends and says dancing and singing can help)

Lorena Oblitas leads a breathing exercise before jumping into Clear Creek.

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Josh Christensen climbs onto a sheet of ice in Clear Creek.

water, which is when the screaming comes in.

“The first thing you feel as you connect to the water is that it is like needles and it hurts,” Lorena Oblitas, the group’s leader, instructs the others. “So the more you are able to release tension from the body the more you are able to relax and it doesn’t feel as cold.”

Still, cold water immersion comes with some risk - which is one reason Oblitas said she wanted to create the Saturday sessions so that beginners could try immersion under her tutelage.

“The first encounter with water can be shocking because it activates the fight or flight response in the body,” she said. “This is where remembering to concentrate on breathing is key.”

But the group sessions also have another benefit: they provide a connection to the tribal human nature that often goes ignored.

“It’s a beautiful feeling to do this in a group setting,” she said. “There is a feeling of community.”

Although the group also has several loyal members, Oblitas said she hopes that it will grow and allow cold water immersion practice to spread to more people who can benefit from it.

“I love being a Latina woman that empowers and encourages people to take their health in their hands and ask for help when needed,” she said.

“I would like to invite more females and people of color and teach them that they can be powerful, calm and strong too and that they can keep accessing the benefits Mother Nature provides every single day.”

John Schafly and Eric Christensen do stretches to warm up after getting out of Clear Creek.

Lorena Oblitas, Eric Christensen, John Schafly and Josh Berendes huddle together in Clear Creek.

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Black Hawk’s Gigetta Nadeau, background, yells “Bingo” and holds up her card during Saturday’s fundraiser.

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Audrey Amann, 10, skates as people survey the silent auctions under the nearby tent at Saturday’s skating and bingo fundraiser for Clear Creek High School.

Idaho Springs’ Joey Santaniello picks up his daughter, Charlie, 1, as she tries step onto the rink during Saturday’s fundraiser.

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ily was in attendance to support the school and to play some bingo.

“I’m a big fan of bingo,” DeAngelis continued. “It’s a fun, mindless game. I feel like everyone’s very friendly and has fun playing it.”

Rink to move in April Samantha Dhyne, the rec district’s director of marketing and special events, said the synthetic ice rink will continue to host events until early April.

After an Easter event for the community, Dhyne said the rink will be moved to the Shelly/Quinn Ballfields. It will reopen at that location on May 1 for a May Day event.

At that time, the district is plan-

Audrey Amann, 10, skates on the Frozen Fire Ice Rink at Golddigger Field Saturday.

The rink hosted a skating and bingo fundraiser for Clear Creek High School.

Irene DeAngelis of Idaho Springs surveys some of the silent auction items at Saturday’s skating and bingo fundraiser for Clear Creek High School.

ning to introduce its ice bumper cars, which had previously been scheduled to be available over spring break.

While February has been fairly quiet as far as bookings for the rink, Dhyne said she’s now seeing a lot of bookings for March. Most of those are for people who live outside Clear Creek County.

During Saturday’s fundraiser, Amann commented that she and her

10-year-old daughter, Audrey, have appreciated the variety of events at the rink this winter. The two have been to several skating nights to enjoy music and s’mores. Her only wish was that the district would host more daytime events like Saturday’s bingo fundraiser.

“Thank goodness for the rec center,” she said. “Otherwise, there wouldn’t be anything to do.”

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Junior Jake Wohlers completes a catch during receiver drills Friday.

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“We did Zoom stuff over the winter, learning the new playbook,” he continued. “ ... They’re getting the concepts down.”

Hillman — who plays running back, quarterback and cornerback — was confident that the team will adjust to the spring conditions and short season, and Pollick felt that the Diggers were pretty well-rounded this year.

Right now, the team’s biggest weakness seems to be discipline, Pollick said, adding, “And it’s not even that much of a problem.”

After more than a year without football, Pollick said he’s looking forward to playing with his teammates and seeing his friends at the games every week.

Baca felt similarly, saying “It feels like it’s been forever since I coached.

I’m the head wrestling coach, too, and our season got canceled.”

Come rain, shine or spring snow, he hopes the Diggers will be prepared.

PHOTOS BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

CLEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL’S SPRING FOOTBALL VARSITY SCHEDULE

Coach Danion Baca gives directions to the Clear Creek High School football players during Friday’s practice.

Possible game vs. Manual High School - time TBA, March 21 @ Estes Park High School - 6 p.m., March 26 @ Flatirons Academy - 2 p.m., April 2 Home vs. Ridgeview Academy - April 9 Home vs. Sheridan High School - April 16 @ Manitou Springs High School - April 23 Game times are 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified. All details are subject to change.

Source: CCHS Athletic website “It’s definitely going to be a crazy year,” Baca said.

Freshman A.J. Frei, right, wrestles the ball away from junior Jake Wohlers during Friday’s football practice.

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Many area businesses now in level blue under 5-Star rules Change comes due to state meeting mark of getting vaccine shots to 70% of those aged 70 and up

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado’s arrival at the milestone of getting COVID-19 vaccine shots to 70% of people ages 70 and older opened the door for some businesses in Denver metro counties to open up to larger crowds.

Under the state’s COVID-19 dial system — the set of restrictions counties must follow based on local virus spread — several Denver metro counties remain in yellow, the third least-restrictive level.

The 5-Star State Certification Program allows businesses to operate with expanded capacity if they follow stepped-up COVID-19 safety protocols, letting businesses follow restrictions that are one level lower on the dial than they otherwise would be able to without certification.

Counties across the metro area had been granted the ability to let businesses become 5-Star certified, but the state on Feb. 5 said 5-Star businesses in yellow counties could only operate at level-blue restrictions “once 70% of 70-year-olds” in the state are vaccinated with at least one dose, which was expected to happen by the end of February, according to a state public-health department news release.

On March 2, Gov. Jared Polis announced that Colorado has met the goal of vaccinating 70% of all Coloradans aged 70 and above, according to an Arapahoe County news release.

The state’s COVID-19 website on March 3 listed Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Elbert and Weld as among the counties in yellow where 5-Star businesses can now

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operate in level blue restrictions.

Some counties in other areas hadn’t yet been listed as able to have businesses running in blue as of that afternoon.

“Counties participating in the 5 Star Certification Program can choose whether they want their certified 5 Star businesses to operate in the blue level,” said a spokesperson from the Colorado State Joint Information Center, which takes questions for the state publichealth department. “We have asked eligible counties to confirm if their businesses will operate in the blue level but have not heard back from everyone yet.”

In level blue, restaurants indoors are allowed up to 50% capacity or 175 people (or up to 225 using the state’s social distancing space calculator), whichever is fewer. That’s up from 50% capacity or 50 people (or up to 150 using the calculator), whichever is fewer, in level yellow.

Other businesses see capacity expand as well. See the calculator at covid19.colorado.gov/distancingcalculator.

See a full list of which restrictions apply to which levels on the dial by clicking “level restrictions” about halfway down the page at covid19.colorado.gov/data/covid19-dial-dashboard.

More counties close to Denver — including Jefferson, Park, Clear Creek and Broomfield — recently entered level blue, further loosening rules for restaurants and other businesses.

Uncertainty over 5-star relevance Under the “dial 2.0” changes to Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions on Feb. 6, the state public-health department drastically eased the limits on incidence rates — rates of new cases — that allow counties to remain in certain levels of the dial. The arrival of the “dial 2.0” system had moved Denver metro counties down to level yellow from level orange.

The level a county qualifies for on the dial generally depends on the county’s rate of new cases, its

percentage of COVID-19 tests that come back positive, and whether hospitalizations are increasing, stable or declining.

The dial restrictions apply to capacity at restaurants, other businesses, indoor and outdoor events, and other settings.

The 5-Star program may soon be irrelevant in more metro counties if they’re able to entirely move to level blue — unless worsening virus trends cause a county to move back up to tighter levels.

That’s because businesses with 5-Star certification may not operate in the next-lowest level below blue — level green, or “Protect Our Neighbors” — unless the county is formally in that level. Level green is the least-restrictive level on the dial.

It’s unclear whether virus trends will allow more metro counties to move to blue soon. Despite Broomfield and Jefferson counties moving to blue, their one-week rates of new cases as of March 1 appeared to have ticked up to levels that threaten to move the counties back to level yellow.

Loss of progress possible Although Denver metro counties sit close to qualifying for looser restrictions, trends in the state as a whole may be on a risky track if Coloradans start to have more in-

person contacts and let their guard down on behaviors such as maskwearing.

A key indicator to watch is the “effective reproduction number,” sometimes written “Re,” a measure of how rapidly COVID-19 infections are spreading. The reproduction number shows how many people each infected person will, on average, likely spread the virus to. If the number sits below 1, infections are decreasing.

Colorado’s recent estimate is 0.95, reflecting the virus’ spread in early February. That means the rate of new cases could soon start to increase again if the public isn’t cautious.

Coloradans appeared to be having more in-person contacts in early February compared to in January, according to a Feb. 24 report by the Colorado School of Public Health. On top of that, if the more-contagious COVID-19 variant from the United Kingdom spreads rapidly in Colorado, the state could see another peak in hospital demand, the report says.

As of late February, Colorado was not seeing rapid spread of concerning variants, according to the state public-health department.

But the UK variant could begin to take firmer hold by mid-March, the report says.

Clear Creek Currents MARCH 10 Parents who would like some pointers on helping their kids survive and thrive during the pandemic are invited to a free Zoom presentation Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. “Hacks for Pandemic Parenting” is hosted by Resilience1220, an organization that provides free mental-health services to youth ages 12 to 20 in the mountain communities west of Denver. The presentation is free, but registration is required. Register at Resilience1220.org.

MARCH 14 The Colorado Foothills Chapter of the National Charity League is hosting its 2021 membership drive. NCL is a national organization where mothers and daughters in seventh through ninth grade join together to serve their com-

munities. A meet-and-greet will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, March 14 at The Wild Game. Participants must enroll for a meeting at www.signupgenius.com/ go/5080E4AABAE28AB9-nclmeet. A drive-thru meet-and-greet will also be from 4-5 p.m. For more information, contact Susie Shipley at shipley.susie@yahoo.com.

ONGOING THE CLEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is awarding two one-year $2,500 scholarships to deserving seniors of Clear Creek High School that may be used for any two- or four-year college or vocational school. Contact counselor Alyson Loitz at the high school for an application, which must be returned SEE CURRENTS, P24

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ava, joe, coffee — no matter what we call it, coffee is an integral part of many people’s lives, and metro Denver is known for its craft coffee.

For craft coffee roasters, it’s all about the coffee bean — where it’s from, how it’s grown and how it’s roasted. They have created their roasting companies in the last 10 years, and they are passionate about providing the area with the perfect cup of coffee.

AJ Payne, general manager of Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters in Olde Town Arvada, likened the craft coffee industry to the craft beer industry, something the Front Range is known for.

“Breweries have popped up,” Payne said, “and I see the same thing happening with coffee. I think that you will see more and more smaller batch roasters in cafés (who are) roasting at least for their own cafés.”

Andy Sprenger, owner of Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters in Lakewood and Arvada, agreed.

“I’m super grateful to the craft beer industry for creating that space for independents to serve a higher-quality product,” he said.

“I feel like they paved the way for craft coffee.”

He believes the metro area’s younger demographic is looking for something unique in its coffee.

“I think this is one of the ways Colorado is special. This part of the world attracts a bit of a younger crowd,” Sprenger explained. “Colorado really likes to focus on small, craft, higher quality products, and (people are) willing to pay for them.”

Scott Wilton, operations manager for Bivouac Coffee Roastery and Tasting Room in Evergreen, suggested that Colorado residents enjoy experiences.

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Bivouac Coffee Roastery & Tasting Room 1552 Bergen Parkway, Unit 303 Evergreen, CO 80439 720-588-8761 bivouac.coffee

and coffee is the experience with the product you get to enjoy,” he said.

Sprenger added that coffee has a way of allowing people to connect, especially when they linger with friends over a cup, which has paved the way for coffee-drinkers to become particular about the beverage.

Hunter Bay Coffee Roasters 5600 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.

Arvada, CO 80002 303-990-9650 hunterbay.com

Pangea Coffee Roasters 1205 CheyenneSt. Golden, CO 80401 720-515-1154 www.pangeacoffeeroasters.com

“People have gotten picky about their coffee,” said René Steenvoorden, Bivouac’s owner. “There’s a lot of creativity in coffee. Every time you go to a coffee place, the way it is sourced, roasted and made — even the milk you use makes (the coffee) different. I think that makes it interesting and creates a market.”

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Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters 1619 N. Reed St. Lakewood, CO 80214 Or 7745 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite C Arvada, CO 80003 303-261-5954 sweetbloomcoffee.com

ed Man Coffee in Highlands Ranch, likened craft coffee-bean roasting to winemaking. The kind of grape, the elevation it is grown at and when it is harvested can change the taste of M the wine just like the type of coffee @ bean, the elevation it’s grown at F and when it is harvested. # SEE COFFEE, P19

A round-up of events that reflect the changes of a year in COVID-19 COMING ATTRACTIONS

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t’s difficult to believe the COVID-19 pandemic has been the dominant feature of our lives for right around a full year.

Few industries were stopped dead in their tracks the way the performing arts industry was halted, but at a time when these arts were needed most, artists and entertainers found all kinds of ways to perform and stay connected with audiences.

In recognition of a year of innovation (and with an eye to a brighter future on the horizon), this week’s column is a collection of activities from all over the metro area (and beyond), which spotlight the way performing has changed.

DMNS celebrate Girls & Science with annual event The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is partnering with CBS4 to host the seventh annual Girls & Science Event, held through March 20. This year’s event will be entirely virtual and will feature Virtual Clubhouses, Clubhouse Chats, Stories with Scientists and more.

The event is open to all ages, but activities are oriented to children ages 8 to 18, according to provided information.

A particular highlight is the Stories with Scientists events, which are TED-talk style presentations from mentors followed by live chat via IGTV. There will also be

more hands-on events including specimen sorting that can be done with goods at home.

For more information, visit dmns.org/ girlsandscience.

A new take on classic folktales Folktales have been around for nearly as long as society itself, and they’re always going through new forms and iterations.

Anythink Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St., is tapping into a new storytelling method at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 with its event called Anythink SEE READER, P19

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COFFEE FROM PAGE 16

“The exact same (coffee) plant grown at one elevation can be so vastly different than another (elevation) because of Mother Nature,” he said.

In addition, just as with craft beer brewing and winemaking, it’s important to have a variety of options for a variety of tastes, said Matt Kurgan, owner of Pangea Coffee Roasters in Golden.

“If somebody doesn’t like one coffee,” Kurgan said, “then variety is the key. Giving customers what they want is a tough thing because there are so many different people out there.”

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Drive-In: A Wildly Wonderful, Curiously Celestial Adventure in Storytelling.

Created in partnership with Alt Ethos, a Denver-based experiential design studio, the event will feature a variety of folktales - from Rumpelstiltskin to Anansi the Spider - told using light and sound, according to provided information.

Attendees can use their car radios to hear a broadcast of the stories, which will be augmented by the visual elements. At the events, attendees will receive special materials and instructions to participate from their vehicles, and costumes are encouraged.

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Tracking the trends Coffee, like beer, is constantly evolving, and these craft roasters are always looking for something new to keep coffee drinkers happy.

Sweet Bloom, for example, never envisioned online sales, which were necessitated by the pandemic if the roastery wanted to stay in business, Sprenger said.

“I do think that’s going to be something that will stick around,” Sprenger said. “People have learned to brew coffee at home, which means more whole-bean sales.”

Harmon added that the pandemic has made single-brew cups become even more important.

“Now with the single-serve pod, people can control exactly what they want to taste versus a bag of coffee,” Harmon said. “Once I sell you a bag

of coffee, I lose control of the end result. With a single-serve pod, there’s more control.”

In addition, Kurgan explained that technology has improved, so roasters can keep data on the roasting process and the coffee-bean mixtures that make up the blends — ensuring consistency in the roasting process.

Payne believes coffee aficionados are moving away from the super-dark roast coffees toward lighter roasts because they are looking for more natural and robust coffee flavors.

“When you roast something very dark, you don’t get as much flavor,” Payne said.

He compared it to cooking a steak well done rather than medium-rare.

People usually add sauces to make a well-done steak taste better.

“I order a medium-rare to medium

steak because I like to taste the steak,” he said.

He also mentioned that cold-brew coffees are becoming more popular.

The roastery owners say drinking coffee is a regular part of their lives — between two and six cups a day plus tasting the roasts.

In fact, Sprenger says his biggest fear about COVID-19 is the possibility of losing his sense of taste, which is vital in the profession.

“I want to make sure the coffee is where we want it to be, especially when choosing new coffee,” Sprenger said. “Having taste buds firing on all cylinders is important.”

Harmon added: “If I enjoy (the coffee), I feel like I’m a good balance toward being overly snobby about my coffee and knowing what tastes really good.”

Few things are quite as enjoyable as a discussion with close friends about things that you all believe passionately about. The latest exhibit at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. in Denver, taps into that same energy with Enter the Conversation: Art of Women’s Rights by Melody Epperson.

The exhibit — which runs through March 14 — celebrates the history of women gathering in clubs and tea parties to strategize in their fight to win the right to vote. Epperson has brought to life an imaginary tea party that features 16 suffragists like Alice Paul, Sojourner Truth, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and features appearances from modern leaders like Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

The exhibit is available to all guests as part of their entry ticket to the museum. Advance ticket purchase is required, as are masks.

Call 303-832-4092 ext. 16 or visit www. mollybrown.org for information.

particular sub-genre encapsulated by a single album. But “FlySiifu’s,” the late-2020 album from Alabama’s Pink Siifu and Virginia’s Fly Anakin, does provide a window into a thriving underground scene that builds audiences slowly on services like Bandcamp and Soundcloud. Those who do sample it will find one of the year’s best rap releases — at times playful and searching. Music that sounds great outdoors but lyrics that can live in your head.

The pair are releasing a new EP of material on Friday, March 19, and at 7 p.m. that same day they’ll host a livestream performance from Corpus Studios in New York City.

The duo will be joined by other underground favorites like Mavi, Anklejohn and Remy Banks.

For some fantastic music and a look at great up-and-coming talent, head to https://ronee.bandcamp. com/community.

television screens in 2005. But he’s responsible for some of the best British television of this young century and “It’s A Sin,” his most recent effort, might be his best work to date.

The five-episode show is set in the Britain of the 1980s and follows a group of gay friends who all move to London and face the loss and fear of the AIDS pandemic. Based on Davies’ own memories, it’s an emotional whopper of a show without hitting audiences over the head with the losses the community experienced. Davies and his topshelf cast (including Olly Alexander and Lydia West) make sure to capture the fun and freedom that so many finally achieved, and then had taken from them.

We’re only a few months into 2021, but this is one of the best things you’ll see all year. Watch it on HBO Max.

Clarke’s Concert of the Week - Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin from New York City Rap is too sprawling and regionally diverse a genre to have a

Streaming style - ‘It’s A Sin’ Most Americans will most likely be familiar with Russel T Davies because of his leadership in bringing Doctor Who back to

Clarke Reader’s column on culture apears on a weekly basis. He can be reached at Clarke.Reader@hotmail. com.

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TRIVIA 1. LITERATURE: Which 19th-century novel begins with the sentence, “There was no possibility of taking a walk that day”?

2. CHEMISTRY: Which element’s Latin name is hydragyrum and goes by the symbol Hg? 3. HISTORY: Who was the first female detective in the United States, hired by the Pinkerton Detective Agency in 1856?

4. ADVERTISINGS SLOGANS: What product’s 1970s advertising slogan was, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”?

5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Only two Catholics have served as president of the United States.

Who are they?

6. MOVIES: The “Star Wars” movie series was partly filmed in which African country?

7. LANGUAGE: What does

the name Boca Raton (Florida) mean in Spanish?

8. U.S. STATES: The highest and lowest points in the contiguous United States can be found in which state?

9. ENTERTAINERS: Which American actor and comedian was born Eric Marlon Bishop?

10. TELEVISION: Which 1950s Western series featured the theme song “Happy Trails”?

Answers 1. “Jane Eyre” 2. Mercury 3. Kate Warne 4. Alka-Seltzer 5. John Kennedy and Joe Biden 6. Tunisia 7. Rat’s mouth (named for sharp rocks where ships docked) 8. California: Mount Whitney and Death Valley 9. Jamie Foxx 10. “The Roy Rogers Show” (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Location: 900 Block of Main St. and Biddle St. Block 43 Geisness-Buckley DIV TRACT A 487/664 SURV 493/148 GEISNESS BUCKLEY DIV #262664 846/259 Subdivision of Lot to create six new lots Zoning: Historic Residential

TOWN OF GEORGETOWN Board of Selectmen meeting MAJOR SUBDIVISION-Washington Mill Site Final Plan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Selectmen for the Town of Georgetown will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to consider an application for a Major Subdivision. The hearing will be a virtual meeting due to COVID regulations.

To access the meeting: www.zoom.us Webinar ID: 810 8186 3887 Or Telephone: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Proposal: Washington Mill Site Major Subdivision - Final Plan Applicant(s): Marvin Geisness

A copy of the complete application is available for inspection at Town Hall, 404 6th Street, Georgetown, Colorado, during normal business hours. Also, at www.townofgeorgetown.us Interested parties are encouraged to attend the public hearing and make their opinions known. Written comments may be submitted to the Commission at Box 426, Georgetown, CO 80444 or townclerk@ townofgeorgetown.us any time before the hearing.

For further information, call 303-569-2555 ext. 2.

Jennifer Yobski, Town Clerk Legal Ad No.: CCC000043 First Publication: March 10, 2021 Last Publication: March 10, 2021 Published In: Clear Creek Courant

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Notice to Creditors NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen Henrietta Wightman, Deceased Case Number 2021PR30003 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Clear Creek County, Colorado on or before June 24, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol E. Tweedie Burdick 27946 Cragmont Drive Evergreen, CO 80444 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: CCC000034 First Publication: February 24, 2021 Last Publication: March 10, 2021 Published In: Clear Creek Courant

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jackson Paul Morgan, Jr.,

Deceased

the date, time and place of an open meeting at which such Petition shall be heard.

Case Number 2020 PR 17 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Clear Creek County, Colorado on or before July 12, 2021 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jackson Paul Morgan III 7036 Whitemarsh Court Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Personal Representative Legal Ad No.: CCC000042 First Publication: March 10, 2021 Last Publication: March 24, 2021 Published In: Clear Creek Courant

The names and address of the Petitioners and description of the property to be included are: PROPERTY OWNERS’ NAMES AND ADDRESS: Douglas K. Otto Katherine L. Otto 88 Marion Drive Evergreen, Colorado 80439 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 95, Circle K Ranch Homesites, Clear Creek County, Colorado All interested parties may appear at such hearing to show cause in writing why such Petition should not be granted.

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE EVERGREEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested persons that a Petition for Inclusion of additional real property has been filed with the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Metropolitan District. The Board of Directors has fixed Wednesday, the 24th day of March, 2021, at the hour of 8:30 a.m., at 30920 Stagecoach Boulevard, Evergreen, Colorado, as

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EVERGREEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.

EVERGREEN METROPOLITAN DISTRICT By: /s/ James Viellenave Secretary Legal Ad No.: CCC000045 Published in: Canyon Courier Clear Creek Courant Published on: March 10, 2021

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Bus Driver FT / Benefits Coaching: Middle School: Head Girls Soccer Visit our Website to View All Open Positions Apply at: www.ccsdre1.org Clear Creek School District RE1, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

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SEEKING COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS TO WORK WITH MOUNT EVANS AWARD WINNING TEAM Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Experienced RN needed part-time to full-time to provide home health and hospice care to our patients in the mountain communities west of Denver. Minimum requirements: 2 years of experience, an RN or BSN degree, and an active Colorado nursing license.

CNAs needed part-time to full-time to supplement our current staff. Our CNAs provide Home Health and Hospice patient care in the home, in nursing facilities and in assisted living facilities. An active Colorado CNA license is required.

Experienced SLP needed part-time to serve our mountain and foothills communities, specifically within our service area along the I-70 corridor. A Master’s degree, 4+ years of experience and an active Colorado license are required.

Home health, hospice and geriatric experience preferred for all clinical positions. Our service area encompasses the mountain communities within Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Park counties (along both the I-70 and 285 corridors). Ideal candidates are mountain-area residents with a reliable vehicle and all-season mountain driving experience. Health insurance available for eligible employees.

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EAPL sends needed supplies to Texas animal rescues in Texas Local animal rescue answers call for help from sister organizations

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When two animal rescues in Houston cried for help recently, the Evergreen Animal Protective League responded in a big way.

Rescued Pets Movement and the BARC Animal Shelter in Houston were victims of the frigid weather that Texas experienced recently.

With leaking pipes, little available

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF CLEAR CREEK 2000 will award a scholarship to a student to pursue vocational training at an accredited school or training institution. Students graduating from Clear Creek High School in May 2021, students who are residents of Clear Creek County and com-

water, damage to foster homes, no heat or electricity, and more, the shelter and rescue were in dire straits.

The Houston rescues, which regularly send animals to Colorado for adoption rather than euthanizing them, reached out to several animal rescues in Colorado, and EAPL volunteers stepped up.

They divided up the list of needs and scoured Walmart, Home Depot, Staples, Chow Down and the EAPL thrift shop to collect items. EAPL filled a large van and a vehicle with water — which was the most needed item — animal beds, food, litter, cleaning supplies, flashlights, paper towels and plumbing supplies.

“When our rescue partners tell us, `Our pipes burst, we have no heat, our foster dogs are being held above the water in our arms,’ you help,” said EAPL volunteer Cathleen Timmons.

Jackie Bell, EAPL president, said she believes the Texas rescues knew EAPL would help.

“We asked them for a list of what they needed,” she said, “and we filled it. The shelter was in big trouble.”

BARC Animal Shelter can hold up to 800 animals, and Rescued Pets Movement is fostering 350 animals.

In an email to EAPL, RPM volunteers expressed their gratitude.

“The water will last us until

plumbers can make it to houses and begin repairs, but what you sent has such a longer lasting effect on us,” the email said. “You sent compassion, empathy, reassurance ... and hope. Hope not only for our own lives but for the future of every last unwanted animal on our streets.”

Timmons said EAPL, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is known for helping out where the need is greatest, and she saw photos of the mounds of supplies sent by Colorado rescue organizations.

“It overwhelms me to see how much we all chipped in to help,” she said. “It’s an amazing thing we did for these people.”

pleting home-schooling in 2021, and Clear Creek County residents, aged 20 or under as of next June 30 are eligible. The scholarship will be for tuition, fees, books and materials/tools, up to $2,000. The award will be announced in May. Applications, which are due April 15, are at https://form.jotform. com/90025387104147.

DRIVESAFE DRIVING SCHOOLS are hosting a competition to award a $1,500 scholarship to a student who plans to attend college in 2021. The application deadline is March 1, and the win-

ner will be notified by April 15. To apply, students must complete the application and submit a qualifying entry of either an essay or other creative expression posted on social media. For more information and complete competition rules, visit DriveSafeColorado. com/ scholarship.

YOUR 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.

RESILIENCE1220 HAS STARTED a support group called College Age Community that meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. For information and the Zoom link, email lior@wisetreewellness.com.

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patients and their families by listening attentively to them and identifying ways to make their lives easier to manage. It is a sacred responsibility.”

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the privilege of witnessing people’s innate bravery and wonder as they navigate through matters of life and death –and I am constantly inspired by this.”

To learn more about why Our Heart is in the Home, visit www.MountEvans.org/OurHeart

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