Clear Creek Education Foundation supports district

The Clear Creek Education Foundation Inc. is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping public schools by providing resources not available through tax revenue. We want to fill the gaps and provide opportunities and resources for all Clear Creek RE-1 schools, students and educators. We rely on foundation grants and contributions from individuals, businesses, service clubs, professional associations and parent organizations that share a commitment to kids, education and a strong community.

The foundation raises funds to assist the Clear Creek School District in paying for improvements and teacher programs that can’t be met through school budgets. The all-volunteer board of the Clear Creek Education Foundation Inc. is working to fund equality of opportunity across the district and to assure the availability of countywide programs.

Our mission “to promote educational opportunity” is accomplished by creating strong alliances and partnerships with the business community, local citizens, students, parents and educators. Our vision is to:

• Generate and channel resources that enhance student academic achievement and support educators in the Clear Creek RE-1 School District.

• Recognize and reward individuals who make an impact in our schools while contributing to our community.

• Advocate for Clear Creek RE-1 School District by promoting positive outcomes and encouraging community involvement.

If you’re looking for a way to make a difference in education, we can help. There are many ways to get involved with our organization, and we invite you to be a part of the effort: 

• Volunteer to be a board member or work on a project committee.

• Attend and support our fund-raising events — Rockies, Avalanche and Nuggets Nights and our September Fund-raiser Celebration of Arts in Clear Creek Schools.

• Make a monetary or in-kind contribution.

• Nominate a “Kid of Character” — acknowledge a Clear Creek student who volunteers his or her time and contributes to the community.

• Obtain a donation from your business or employer.

• Purchase a “Support Education” specialty license plate.

• Establish a scholarship fund in honor of your business, teacher, family or friends.

• Be an ambassador and promote the positive attributes of all the schools in Clear Creek County.

For more information on our programs and progress,  visit www.cc-edu-foundation

.org. 

The economic reality of the times and impending school district budget cuts make the support of the Clear Creek Education Foundation Inc. more necessary than ever. To provide a world-class education, we need to provide world-class opportunities for all students in the district. The foundation works to provide opportunities to all students.

Clear Creek

Education Foundation

Cell phone ban for drivers

not ‘grandstanding’

Editor:

  It is quite obvious that Rob Witwer has never been in a near accident with a vehicle driven by a person talking on a cell phone.  Well I have.  About 10 years ago when cell phones were new. I was almost hit by a driver who came out of Central Park at 72 St.,  NYC  I was crossing the street and had the right of way.  The male driver was talking on a cell phone and nearly hit me.  He kept right on going without even knowing he had almost struck a pedestrian.  People on both corners saw it happen and gasped in disbelief.  Before the year was out New York City passed a law outlawing cell phone use while driving within the city limits.  Specific laws do change peoples’ habits.  I can attest to that. 

  If creating this piece of legislation for Colorado is “grandstanding”, then what about C.R.S. Section 18-3-205(1) (a) and C.R.S. Section 42-4-1401(1), and C.R.S. Section 42-4-21402(1)?  Who is trying to one-up whom?  Legislation bills deal with specifics because it is necessary to do so.  How many drivers would tell you that they can drive safely while talking on a cell phone?  Common sense should tell them that any distraction makes their driving ability questionable/unsafe and cell phones can distract too much for good driving. 

Grace Todd

  Idaho Springs

Cell phones, driving

don’t mix

Editor:It is quite obvious that Rob Witwer has never been in a near-accident with a vehicle driven by a person talking on a cell phone. Well, I have. About 10 years ago when cell phones were new, I was almost hit by a driver who came out of Central Park at 72nd Street in NYC. I was crossing the street and had the right of way. The male driver was talking on a cell phone and nearly hit me. He kept right on going without even knowing he had almost struck a pedestrian. People on both corners saw it happen and gasped in disbelief.

Before the year was out, New York City passed a law outlawing cell phone use while driving within the city limits. Specific laws do change people’s habits. I can attest to that. If creating this piece of legislation for Colorado is “grandstanding,” then what about C.R.S. Section 18-3-205(1) (a) and C.R.S. Section 42-4-1401(1), and C.R.S. Section 42-4-21402(1)? Who is trying to one-up whom?  Legislation deals with specifics because it is necessary to do so. How many drivers would tell you that they can drive safely while talking on a cell phone?  Common sense should tell them that any distraction makes their driving ability questionable/unsafe and cell phones can distract too much for good driving.

Grace Todd

Idaho Springs

Donations deserve thanks

Editor:

On April 16, 2009, my husband and I bought a 20-pound bag of dog food and 24 cans of cat food to donate to Charley’s Place. This is the fourth time we donated food in the last few months. The staff was never very appreciative; however, this last time there were four people standing around, and not one of them took the products from us. We put it on the floor with not one of them saying “hi,” “bye” or “thank you.” Why can’t people be thankful for the good deeds of what people do for them?

I guess we will donate to something else such as the Senior Center, where we donated a whole turkey and a whole ham and they were overjoyed to think someone would think of them in such a good way.

Nancy Graves

Georgetown

Employee Free Choice Act

is a travesty

Editor:

It is amazing to me that Jerry Fabyanic could write a 500-word article on the Employee Free Choice Act and not mention the purpose of the act. If this act passes, all union members would lose their right to a secret ballot. No secret ballot on forming a union, going out on strike, approving an offer from management or any other union matter. The members lose their right to express their opinion without union leaders knowing how they are voting.  The name of this act is the biggest misnomer I remember seeing — the employees will be losing their free choice. Union leaders will never need to consult members for anything.  Members may still vote, but with someone watching how they vote.

Sen. Michael Bennet showed his independence last week by voting against an administration mortgage bill and helped kill it. Let him know how he can help the union members keep their right to a secret ballot by voting against this act. Call him at 202-224-5852 or write to him

at 701 Hart Office Building, Washington, D.C., or e-mail   michaelbennet@senate.gov.

 Donald Weber

Georgetown