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Jefferson County will hold a series of community meetings in May to discuss the broadband assessment in more detail, answer questions, gain deeper insights into what specific communities consider priorities and appropriate options, and to talk about next steps. "The assessment is a critical first step to subsequent phases including securing grants for design and engineering and identifying costs and resources for construction," explained Lori Gleichman of the Jefferson County Broadband Action Team. This phased approach will position Jefferson County to compete for state and federal funds that will be made available through the American Rescue Plan Act and infrastructure bills. The broadband assessment can be found at www.jeffco.net/jc-echeckup. The meetings are being held in buildings with internet and Wi-Fi service so those residents without good connectivity can complete the survey on site using a personal smart phone, device or loaned computer. Meeting Schedule: Monday, Ma
Camp Sherman students remember Deputy Dave Blann Roxanna Gray and Orion Roper each won a mountain bike for their essays in remembrance of Deputy Dave Blann, who served Camp Sherman for 24 years before his death last year.
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photo by Katy Yoder In January, when students at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman were invited to write a letter to Deputy Dave Blann, some of them remembered his laugh and playful nature. Others were too new to Camp Sherman and never got to meet him before he passed away last year.
For 24 years, “Deputy Dave,” as he was widely known, lived in the Camp Sherman community and was a friend and protector for his neighbors. By the time students finished their letters and illustrations, even those who never met him knew he was a very special person.