County is moving forward
Editor:
In the March 16 issue of the Courant, I was very pleased to find many positive things happening.
I will start off with the coverage of county news describing the county commissioners’ response to Henderson Mine officials’ request to end the agreed-upon 10-year averaging. The response aptly described the disastrous effect it would have on the county and tactfully made it clear that the commissioners are willing to work with Henderson to reach an agreement that hopefully will continue our longstanding good relationship going forward.
Other good news is that the governor promptly appointed Peter Monson to fill the balance of Tom Hayden’s term as commissioner in District 2.
Even more good news, Idaho Springs will attempt to hire a community development specialist to help with the ongoing redevelopment activities. Kudos to Idaho Springs for taking this progressive measure that, if successful, will benefit Idaho Springs and the county for years to come.
Kudos also to Georgetown for its success in landing a $97,000-plus grant from the state to replace and make repairs to its sewer lines, which are badly needed to help prevent contamination to groundwater, and to a lesser degree to Clear Creek. This benefits both Georgetown and the county because of the thousands of us that are downstream.
Also worthy of kudos are Jerry Fabyanic for his insightful opinion article, and Vox Pop letters by Einar Jensen and Graham Knight. These all provide positive or insightful information for Courant readers.
Glenn Wallace Sr.
Floyd Hill
Thanks for support
Editor:
Our family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the many friends and acquaintances who gave us support during the final illness and passing of the beloved matriarch of our clan. We truly appreciate the kind words, food and outpouring of love from the Clear Creek community and beyond.
Sylvia touched many lives throughout her life, and those of us who remain will try to emulate her example of loving care as we go forward.
the family of Sylvia Turner
K-Goat’s new home ‘in the tank’
I recently read a proposal to relocate KGoat radio’s new home to one of the old cyanide tanks at the Argo Mine.
This could give a whole new meaning to the “K” in KGoat. They could change their logo to a goat-head skeleton. K for killer music.
This could open new doors in music. Instead of worn-out “acid rock,” they could pioneer “cyanide rock.” This could build a new goth following, injecting fresh blood into Idaho Springs.
Forget about these big-shot radio stations with their own fancy recording studios. If you like the acoustics of singing in your shower, imagine the sound you would get singing in an old cyanide tank.
There could be other potential homes like the vacant historic Dumont Schoolhouse. But a radio station in a cyanide tank would make history. So don’t be fooled if someone tells you that KGoat’s new home is in the tank.
Michael Caistor
Idaho Springs