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DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, to honor the passing of Assistant Chief Troy Jackson.
Chief Jackson passed peacefully on Dec. 16, 2019 after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare job-related terminal cancer. He was hired as a Firefighter in 1990 and went on to have an career in the fire service, promoting to Engineer in 1995; Lieutenant in 1997; Captain in 2005; Training Bureau Chief in 2015; and finally, to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations in 2016. Chief Jackson stepped down in August of 2019 due to health reasons.
Chief Jackson is survived by his wife Lori, daughter Carley, son Covey and daughter-in-law Courtney.
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Board of County Commissioners Creates Opportunity Zones Task Force to Spur New Investments in the Community
The federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 established the Opportunity Zones program with the goal of encouraging economic development in urban and rural areas that have not kept pace with the rest of the county’s growing economy. The program provides tax incentives for private investors to direct unrealized capital gains into funds dedicated to projects within these zones. To provide guidance and vision for the development of the nine zones within Adams County, the Board of Commissioners has created an Opportunity Zones Task Force.
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2019 Master Gardener Classes
Colorado Master Gardener Fall 2019 Classes
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for fall 2019 classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., from Sept. 17–Nov. 21 at 6 Garden Center, Broomfield. Contact the Colorado State University Extension office in Adams County at 303.637.8100 or email Cassey Anderson for an application or more information. Application deadline is Monday, Aug. 19.
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2019 Adams County Fair Grand Marshal
Chloe Weidenbach (née Plass), the first Adams County Fair Queen, will serve as the Grand Marshal at the 2019 Adams County Fair July 31 – Aug. 4. Weidenbach was crowned the Adams County Fair Queen in 1950 at the age of 16. Since then, she has been an advocate for the Adams County Fair royalty program and all the young women who continue to pass the torch.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire & Fire Extinguisher Training
Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, July 11, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.
In addition, Suncor will conduct fire extinguisher training on Friday, July 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Fill A Backpack Drive to Benefit A Precious Child
Adams County has partnered with the nonprofit organization, A Precious Child, on its Fill A Backpack program. The Fill A Backpack program ensures underprivileged children get to start the first day of school feeling confident and prepared to succeed academically.
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Gummball 5K Run & Walk
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the Adams County Foundation are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Gummball 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, 9 a.m. at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. The Gummball 5k will be run in honor of our fallen brother, Deputy Heath Gumm who paid the ultimate sacrifice on January 24, 2018. Register now.
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CDOT News: Full Closures Coming on North I-25 Express Lanes Project
Summer work is ramping up on the I-25 North Express Lanes project. Beginning in July, crews will be performing overhead sign installation and beginning paving operations, which will require major impacts to the highway.
Beginning Tuesday, July 16, motorists can expect nine nights of full closures on I-25 in various locations between 104th Avenue and E-470/NW Parkway. Detour routes will be in place and motorists will detour around the full closure using Huron Street to the west and Washington Street to the east.
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Children and Family Services Awarded Seals of Recognition
The Adams County Children and Family Services Division, under the Human Services Department, was awarded two seals from the Human Rights Campaign. These are the You Are Welcome Here seal, which certifies the division as an LGBTQ welcoming and affirming agency, and the Recognized Innovator in Supporting and Serving LGBTQ Youth & Families seal, the highest level of recognition available in 2019.
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New Medical Assistant Apprentice Program
Adams County Workforce & Business Center is pleased to support the partnership with Arapahoe Community College and HealthONE in announcing a NEW 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program starting September 2019. If you’ve always wanted to explore working in healthcare – plan to attend one of the information sessions to learn how becoming a medical assistant can transform your career outlook.
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Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, June 27, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.