GATHERING AND COVERING NEWS FOR NEIGHBORS
"Then I say, the earth belongs to each of these generations during its course, fully and in its own right. ... For if the first [generation] could charge it with a debt, then the earth would belong to the dead and not to the living generation. Then, no generation can contract debts greater than may be paid during the course of its own existence." --Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 1789. ME 7:455, Papers 15:393
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WE PROUDLY SUPPORT THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE
UNITED STATES MILITARY, IN PEACETIME AND AT WAR
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BREAKING: CONGRESSMAN JOHN MURTHA (D-PA) DEAD AT AGE 77
Complications from recent surgery - Developing
a statement accompanying the report said. "Teller County, Park County, Morgan County, and Fremont County all reported increases of 30 percent or more in completed foreclosures."
(Emphasis added) (Mark Harden, Denver Business Journal, Feb 04 10)
PSICC is proud to recognize another successful restoration project on the South Platte Ranger District.
(USFS, Feb 4 10)
South Platte Ranger District has begun fuel reduction treatments this month on 81 acres of land immediately adjacent to the Perry Park community located in Jefferson County.
(USFS, Feb 3 10)
Two to three officers per shift had searched since Thursday for the dog and they set out one cage that they filled with Pop Tarts and a bowl of mocha coffee
(Annette Espinoza, The Denver Post, Jan 30 10)
Related:
Dog Adopted In Iraq Missing In Jeffco
The dog [Spec. Shawn Flint] had adopted while he was deployed in Iraq is missing in east Jefferson County's Friendly Hills neighborhood.
(Joey Bunch, Denver Post)
Something New and Different for Valentine’s Day!
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The BrewDogs of Colorado
LOVE Dogs?? LOVE Beer??
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Over half of the brewdogs pictured in the book are rescue dogs
ROAD VACATION CASE # 09VAC-01: Property located in Lake George Park. The applicant is requesting a Road
Vacation of Osage Ave. APPLICANT: Jack Kirby [Park County Surveyor] Representing, Ann and Gene Scheer.
REZONING CASE # 09ZON-16: Property located in Thunderidge Ranch, Phase 1, Lot 5. The applicant is requesting a Rezoning from Residential Estates (R-20) to Recreational Vehicle Park and Campground Zone District (RVC). APPLICANT: Kenneth Melanson.
REZONING CASE # 09ZON-17: Property located in Bailey, Lot 94. The applicant is requesting a Rezoning from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Mixed use (MU). APPLICANT: The Log Broker LLC.
REZONING CASE # 09ZON-18: Property located in Windmill-Vogel Subdivision, Tracts 1-17. The applicant is requesting a Rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential Estates (R-20). APPLICANT: Park County Planning Department.
CONSIDERATION AND/OR DECISION ON THE FOLLOWING OR PUBLIC HEARINGS: -
Consideration of Federal Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for 2009
Seizure Funds - BOARD OF HEALTH: Consideration of Amendment for EPSDT (Early, Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment) Contract - Public Health Update, more?
WORK SESSION: Start 8:30 a.m.
NO MEETING SCHEDULED on WORK SESSION AGENDA for Feb 10, 2010. (click above links to county website for latest agenda changes)
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN PARK COUNTY
Feb 12
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Colorado State Government Furlough Day - Colorado offices will be closed for a furlough day on February 12. All deadlines are still in force and are not extended.
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Feb 13
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Tarryall Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament 5 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ice fishing tournament at Tarryall Reservoir. Cash prizes!!!! 10% of all net proceeds to be donated to Park County Senior Center. (Click link above for more detail)
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Feb 19
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Michael Graves Candidate Town Hall Forum -
Candidate for Park County Sheriff will speak and take questions at a forum scheduled for Friday, Feb 19, from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Platte Canyon High School Canyon Room. All are welcome.
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(Opinions in the forum are not those of the Bulletin but expressed by private members of the Park County Colorado Community Opinion Forum and Bulletin Board.)
-Platte Canyon Fire Financial Statements Published by Citizens-
(Fire administration originally left out two pages, but those have been collected and added.)
Offices in both Fairplay and Bailey will operate from 7 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday.
(Nov 12 09)
BOCC adopted the 2010 projected county budget with projected expenses of about $31.9 million and projected revenue of about $28.9 million...
Expenses for the adopted 2010 projected budget exceed expenses for the adopted 2009 projected budget by $3.5 million. The 2010 adopted budget expenses are also about $4.8 million more than the preliminary budget presented to the commissioners in October. (see below)
(Lynda James, The Flume, Jan 01 10)
Total 2010 revenue is currently projected at $26,570,000 and 2010 expenses at $27,059,000. ---
...jail projected to have million dollar deficit and wants to hire two new employees.
A new annex building in Fairplay was requested for $30 million.
(Lynda James, The Flume, Oct 29 09)
“The owner of every dwelling shall supply an
approved leakproof, covered, outside garbage container.”
“The interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.”
(More financial links below Alerts and Events)
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LINKS TO PARK COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND AUDIT (PDFs)
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Everything we have, plus 10% GDP we don't have, will go to government spending if Obama budget
succeeds. TRILLIONS!!
Related: DEFICIT TO HIT ALL-TIME HIGH (Wall Street Journal)
Related: OBAMA'S POLEMICS VERSUS ECONOMIC FACTS (Asia Times)
JANUARY 26 SLED DOG HEARING POSTPONED
CHARGES RE-SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 22, 2010
(see story links below events)
Deputy District Attorney Katie O'Brien cautioned that the presumptive minimum and maximum sentences read by Groome in court were based on arrest charges
(Flume, Jan 4 10)
Related: Walkers Arrested In Fairplay Christmas Day
Related:
Abused Park Co Dog Adopted By Canon City Woman
Related: Husky Reunited With Previous Owner
Related: Warrants Issued For Owners Of Park Co. Sled Dog Kennel
Related:
100 Neglected Dogs Seized Near Hartsel
On a bitter cold night in January of 1982, two young women disappeared in the vicinity of Hoosier Pass, between Summit County and Park County. They were found murdered in different locations, but the cases appear to be connected.
(August 28, 2005)
Related:
Cold Case Arrest Stirs Hope For Local Investigators (Feb 2, 2008)
Related: Interest in Cold Case Heats UP (May 9, 2006)
Related:
New Life In Old Case (June 3, 2006)
FLY YOUR FLAG ON 9-11!
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