Foster Source, a community partner of Adams County Human Services, is collecting signatures in favor of a group special license plate to promote foster awareness and to aid in recruitment for foster parents in Colorado.
Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is a strong supporter of this initiative and has worked closely with Foster Source on many projects. This initiative also has the full support of the entire Adams County Board of Commissioners.
“As a former foster child, this particular project is near and dear to my heart,” said Tedesco. “We’re simply asking residents for help to get this approved through the state and then on to the state legislature for their approval.”
If approved, the license plate will cost $50, and the funds will go to Foster Source to provide direct support to Colorado foster families.
“Not everyone can foster, but everyone can do something to help,” Renee Barnard, Foster Source’s executive director, said in a recent interview. “What it could do for recruitment and retention for foster care in Colorado is huge.”
The petition needs 3,500 signatures to move to the next step in the approval process. Colorado residents interested in signing the petition can do so at fostersource.org/plate.
Be a Temporary Fair Worker
Be a part of the Adams County Fair by becoming a temporary fair worker! Enjoy all the benefits of the fair, plus some!
Colorado Master Gardener Fall 2017 Program
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for fall 2017 evening classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., Sept. 26–Nov. 30. Master Gardeners are part of the outreach program of Colorado State University Extension; a statewide network including Master Gardeners and CSU faculty and staff who provide lifelong educational programs for all Coloradans in their local communities using research-based information.
Governor Orders Flags Lowered for South Metro Firefighter Mike Freeman
Gov. Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 21, 2017, on all public buildings statewide in memory of South Metro Firefighter Engineer Mike Freeman. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
Emergency Project - 415 E. 58th Ave.
Notice: The Adams County Public Works Department announced they will be removing a collapsing pipe in the right westbound lane of E. 58th Ave. This emergency project is scheduled to begin July 20 and end on Aug. 14. A variable message board will be placed on the northeast corner of E. 58th Ave. and N.
174-Acre Property Added to the South Platte River Trail
174-Acre Property Added to the South Platte River Trail
Acquisition makes a 110-acre lake a new public open space amenity in Adams County
Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, July 13, 5-10 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at [email protected].
Barr Lake Appreciation Day - July 15
Barr Lake State Park will host Lake Appreciation Day from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The park encourages residents to bring family, friends, groups, and co-workers for volunteer clean-up projects from 8–11 a.m., with a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by fun activities, including canoe instruction, archery demonstrations, face painting, a jumping castle, boat rides, climbing wall, and more. The state park entry fee is waived for participating volunteers, and RSVP is required.
Be a Part of Your County Government
Are you an Adams County resident looking to be a part of your county government? Join a board or commission. The deadline to apply for the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment is Friday, June 30.
Plant Alarm Drill at Suncor Today
NOTICE: Suncor will be holding a plant alarm drill on Thursday, June 29, at the Suncor Refinery Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds at 1 p.m. The plant alarm will sound signaling the start of the drill, so there will be two alarms today - one at noon for Suncor's standard alarm test, then again at 1 p.m. to mark the beginning of the drill. This is not an emergency situation. If an actual emergency occurs during this time, Suncor will cease the drill.
Blood Drive Coming Soon
Adams County, together with Bonfils Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 18, 9-10:40 a.m. and Noon-2:30 p.m., at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Platte River Rooms C & D, Brighton.
To schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303.363.2300 or visit www.bonfils.org using site code #6647. Donors will receive a discount voucher for $5 off an order of $10 or more at Noodles & Company.
