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Child Support Services Honored with Multiple Awards |
| by Kris Kinzli, Jefferson County Workforce Center
At the 2009 Colorado Family Support State Conference in June, Jefferson County Child Support Services won four awards for their exemplary work:
- Excellence in Service Award - Ashley Hahn-Severance
- Meritorious Achievement Award - Ralph Proffitt
- Most Improved Percent of Current Support Paid for Interstate Cases
- Most Improved Percent of Current Support Paid as a County
Other team nominees included:
- Excalibur Award - Judy Nightingale
- Excellence in Service - Jeri Collier, Janna Cox, Eileen Wiseman, and Donna Gibbs.
This team is not only consistent in winning awards each year, but also demonstrates leadership by sharing best practices at these conferences. Congratulations! |
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Public Health in the Mountains |
by Kodi Bryant, Jefferson County Public Health
Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), in partnership with the Evergreen Park and Recreation District (EPRD), invite mountain area families to join in a fun, educational event, "Public Health in the Mountains - Sun Up to Sun Down" on Thursday, August 6, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The event will be held at Buchanan Field in Evergreen, 32003 Ellingwood Trail (Evergreen Parkway and Old Squaw Pass Road).
Living in the mountain area of Jefferson County offers both special rewards and unique public health challenges, such as playing on sports fields where elk and deer have recently roamed, riding bikes on rocky roads, and planning ahead for medical needs and the start of school.
In addition to invited guests and mountain area families, EPRD Special Needs and Summer Adventure Program children will be joining in the fun and activities.
"Public Health in the Mountains Sun Up to Sun Down" will focus on timely issues for mountain communities including:
- Safe Sports and Recreation in Elk Country (Preventing Spread of E. Coli Illness)
- H1N1 Influenza ("Swine" strain) and the Upcoming Flu Season -- What You Need to Know
- Coexisting with Coyotes (Pet and Human Safety)
- Children and Back to School Immunizations
- Ideas for Healthy Sack Lunches and Safe Snacks Outdoors
This is Jefferson County Public Health's first event planned specifically for the mountain community during its year-long, 50th anniversary celebration. The event will feature both league sports and recreational exhibitions for kids and practical public health demonstrations that can help children and their families prepare for the upcoming flu season.
Take the opportunity to ask questions about the new H1N1 novel influenza strain and immunizations for your child and yourself.
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Jeffco Round-up Fair & Rodeo |
It's that time of year again - the Jefferson County Fair is about to begin! It will be held August 5-9 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Aside from the great 4-H and Open Class Exhibits, events include a Chili Cook Off, Mutton Bustin, E St. Science competitions, Junior Livestock Sale and much more.
The Jeffco Round-up Rodeo with the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association performance and musical entertainment by nationally known recording artist Pete Martinez will take place on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Come join the fun at the rodeo and enjoy some great music as well. Don't forget to come to the County Fair and see the annual achievements of our 4-H youth. |
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Community Orchard Day to Serve |
 Feeding Many, Inc. invited the public for a day to serve on August 1, to complete the fence around the community orchard they started in April. Shirl Smith, President and CEO of Feeding Many, said they had approximately 75 volunteers help finish the task.
"I would like to thank each and every person who has dedicated time to this community orchard project -- it is much needed in our area," said Smith.
Several organizations were present to donate their time or goods, including five churches from the area and the Home Depot (Morrison Store). Starbucks donated hot coffee in the morning, and Papa Johns brought lunch.
 The orchard is doing well with the amount of moisture the area has received this summer. Among the produce that will be ready for harvesting this fall will be Yellow Yukon Potatoes, and Red Potatoes. "Through a great deal of skepticism, this Orchard is in place, and will be of great need by people struggling in these hard economic times we all live in today," said Smith. The next big project in the Orchard is to lay the stone in the center for the cross, along with solar lights. The project is planned for Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. Spring of 2010 will bring the planting of approximately 170 more trees, and 50 more grapes to bring the Orchard to it's full fruition. Feeding Many would is also investigating the placing of three solar green houses on the south east side of the Community Fruit Orchard it can be sustainable 12 months out of the year. The Feeding Many Web site, www.feedingmany.org, will have volunteer opportunities, educational opportunities, times and dates for workshops on canning, and helpful tips on gardening, fertilization and useful recipes for fresh produce. You can also donate money via a secure connection to Feeding Many. |
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All Aboard - The eTrain is Coming |
| by Kris Kinzli, Jefferson County Workforce Center
Jefferson County Workforce Center is pleased to announce that it is partnering with Jefferson County Libraries to launch a new service designed to help job seekers enhance their job search and build valuable skills. The eTrain is a mobile training lab, equipped with all the computer stations, valuable databases and knowledgeable staff needed to assist with career-building.
This exciting service will start rolling out to locations throughout Jefferson County in early August. Information on those destinations and training opportunities will be made available soon.
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Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic |
On Saturday, August 8, the Sheriff's Office Animal Control officers will host a low-cost vaccination clinic at the mountain precinct, 4990 Hwy 73 Evergreen. No appointments are necessary. The clinic will feature vaccinations from Aspen Creek Large Animal Clinic professionals ( www.aspencreeklac.com), who have graciously volunteered their time to Table Mountain Animal Center, as well as a dog licensing station. Animal Control officers will be on hand to answer questions and share pet safety information. When: Saturday, August 8, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Where: JCSO Mountain Precinct, 4990 Hwy 73 Evergreen
Vaccination Fees
- Cat vaccines $35 (rabies, distemper)
- Dog vaccines $35 (rabies, distemper)
- The Bordatella vaccine for dogs is by request only and is an additional $10 fee. A booster vaccine must then be administered four weeks later for an additional $10.
Microchips
- Cat: Implanting a microchip in your cat is FREE for a limited time (includes registration)
- Dog: $35 for dogs (includes registration)
Jefferson County & municipalities annual dog licensing fee for a spayed/neutered dog is $15; the fee for an unaltered dog is $30.
For more information on dog licensing, see the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Web site, licensing page. |
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Receive Your CareerReady Colorado Certificate |
| by Kris Kinzli, Jefferson County Workforce Center
The CareerReady Colorado Certificate is a tool that helps match the right person with the right job. It enables employers to make important hiring and training decisions, while career seekers can use it to prove they possess the real-world workplace skills to qualify for better jobs.
 The certification also indicates that the recipient is a motivated individual who is willing to learn and highly trainable, which is a valuable asset when seeking either an entry-level job or a promotion within the company. Now recognized in more than 40 states, this portable skills credential can be used to facilitate job placement, retention and advancement in our mobile society.
The CareerReady Colorado Certificate is awarded after an individual completes a skills assessment using the respected WorkKeys™ system from ACT. The assessment verifies workplace skills in three business critical areas:
- Reading for Information
- Locating Information
- Applied Mathematics
Individuals are then certified on one of three skill levels, based upon their performance:
- Bronze indicates skills for approximately 35% of jobs
- Silver indicates skills for approximately 65% of jobs
- Gold indicates skills for approximately 90% of jobs
The CareerReady Colorado Certificate is being offered by the Jefferson County Workforce Center. For more information, please contact Caren Swales, program manager. |
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Child Support Services Hosts 2nd Annual Open House |
| by Kris Kinzli, Jefferson County Workforce Center
 Attendees can meet with experts to learn about establishing paternity, fatherhood programs, changing and enforcing support orders and much more. "We expect to have a great crowd this year. Parents who want more information on how to pay child support, as well as parents who need additional information on the services available, are encouraged to stop in," says Debbie Moss, program manager.
If you presently have a case with Child Support Services, this is an opportunity to discuss any questions you have, such as the arrears balance or possibly negotiating a new payment plan. In addition, representatives from the Jefferson County Workforce Center, Jefferson County Mediation Services, the Fatherhood Initiative, the Karlis Center and Family Tree will be on hand.
The event also includes an art activity for children and mini workshops for parents. The Open House will be held on August 25 from noon - 6:00 p.m. in the Laramie Building Atrium, 3500 Illinois Street in Golden. For more information call 303-271-4300. | |
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