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February 2018 “Organizational Excellence Through Team Work” In This Issue: Page 2 Banners Trainings Page 3 Trainings cont. Page 4 LiveHealth Online Employees for Employees Page 5 Planning for the future Page 6 Innovation news Pages 7 & 8 Resource Conservation Team 2nd hand donations & shopping Page 9 Community announcements Page 10 LPC Snowdown photos Pages 11 & 12 February & March Birthday & HR Calendars Page 1 A Public Office is a Public Trust. President Grover Cleveland E MPLOYEE NEWSLETTER Planning Amber Lamb Sheriff’s Office Shannon Baker Krysten Garcia Message from Joanne Spina, County Manager Happy February to all of you! We are certainly oto the races in 2018, and I’m sure you’ve all noƟced that the draŌ rst module of the revised land use code has caught the community’s aƩenƟon. I hope it has caught your interest as well because this project is an important eort for La Plata County as an organizaƟon and for those that we serve. The Board of County Commissioners made it a priority in 2016 to revise the land use code and directed stato begin the eort. The primary driver for the board – then and now – is that the current land use code, which was adopted in the late 1980s, does not provide predictability and certainty for development. Virtually all projects must endure a lengthy compaƟbility analysis process, including Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioner review and approval. This is costly and Ɵmeconsuming and inecient for applicants – and for the county! UlƟmately, the current code is a hurdle for economic development and diversity in our community and we are seƫng about to x it. It is an innovaƟon on a large scale. And as you all know from your innovaƟon eorts, geƫng it right takes Ɵme: to plan, do, check, act and then retool if needed. We are doing all of these things simultaneously with the draŌ rst module of the revised code, which was released for public review and comment in November. There are two more modules to come, both of which will be released in draŌ for public input. Once the three modules are revised based on what we hear, the combined modules will also be circulated for input and review before the Board of County Commissioners consider the new code for adopƟon. The draŌ rst module was far from perfect, but that is exactly what the public process is designed to address. The board is absolutely commiƩed to geƫng a code in place that works for our community because what we have now is not adequate to meet the demands of our growing, changing county. That means looking closely at the draŌ, listening carefully to what the community is saying and making modicaƟons that reect concerns while sƟll ensuring that the goals of the project are achieved in the end. At the project’s outset, the board, sta, stakeholder groups and the public came to consensus points on the overarching goals. These included: Streamline and improve the land use permiƫng process for ciƟzens Increase predictability and consistency for property owners and applicants Create a code that accommodates a larger variety of land uses – which the current code struggles with – including a focus on commercial and light industrial uses which are much needed in the county Increase focus on adequate infrastructure – namely water, sewer and road capacity Support economic development and diversity Sustain agricultural producƟon and uses Generate or improve opƟons for aordable housing Improve the code’s interacƟon with the 12 district plans across the county. These plans arƟculate the development prioriƟes for the disƟnct regions of the county and they are currently being updated. This is a bold and lengthy list that I believe we will ulƟmately achieve, and I am moved by the level of interest the code revision has generated. We are having important community conversaƟons on the way to delivering a code that will serve our ciƟzens more eecƟvely than that which we have now. I hope each of you will take some Ɵme to involve yourself in the code conversaƟon. Using our whole brain – as a county and as a community – the new land use code will be a document we can all be proud of. FEBRUARY CLOSURE Monday, February 19, 2018

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Febr uar y 2018

“Organizational Excellence Through Team Work”

In This Issue:

Page 2 Banners Trainings

Page 3 Trainings cont.

Page 4 LiveHealth Online Employees for Employees

Page 5 Planning for the future

Page 6 Innovation news

Pages 7 & 8 Resource Conservation Team 2nd hand donations & shopping

Page 9 Community announcements

Page 10 LPC Snowdown photos

Pages 11 & 12 February & March Birthday & HR Calendars

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Pres ident Grover Cleve land

E M P L O Y E E N E W S L E TT E R

Planning Amber Lamb

Sheriff’s Office Shannon Baker Krysten Garcia

Message from Joanne Spina, County Manager

Happy February to all of you! We are certainly off to the races in 2018, and I’m sure you’ve all no ced that the dra  first module of the revised land use code has caught the community’s a en on. I hope it has caught your interest as well because this project is an important effort for La Plata County as an organiza on and for those that we serve.   

The Board of County Commissioners made it a priority in 2016 to revise the land use code and directed staff to begin the effort. The primary driver for the board – then and now – is that the current land use code, which was adopted in the late 1980s, does not provide predictability and certainty for development. Virtually all projects must endure a lengthy compa bility analysis process, including Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioner review and approval. This is costly and  me‐consuming and inefficient for applicants – and for the county!   

Ul mately, the current code is a hurdle for economic development and diversity in our community and we are se ng about to fix it. It is an innova on on a large scale. And as you all know from your innova on efforts, ge ng it right takes  me: to plan, do, check, act and then retool if needed. We are doing all of these things simultaneously with the dra  first module of the revised code, which was released for public review and comment in November. There are two more modules to come, both of which will be released in dra  for public input. Once the three modules are revised based on what we hear, the combined modules will also be circulated for input and review before the Board of County Commissioners consider the new code for adop on.   

The dra  first module was far from perfect, but that is exactly what the public process is designed to address. The board is absolutely commi ed to ge ng a code in place that works for our community because what we have now is not adequate to meet the demands of our growing, changing county. That means looking closely at the dra , listening carefully to what the community is saying and making modifica ons that reflect concerns while s ll ensuring that the goals of the project are achieved in the end.   

At the project’s outset, the board, staff, stakeholder groups and the public came to consensus points on the overarching goals. These included:  

Streamline and improve the land use permi ng process for ci zens 

Increase predictability and consistency for property owners and applicants  Create a code that accommodates a larger variety of land uses – which the current code struggles with  – including a focus on commercial and light industrial uses which are much needed in the county 

Increase focus on adequate infrastructure – namely water, sewer and road capacity 

Support economic development and diversity 

Sustain agricultural produc on and uses 

Generate or improve op ons for affordable housing 

Improve the code’s interac on with the 12 district plans across the county. These plans ar culate the development priori es for the dis nct regions of the county and they are currently being updated.  

 

This is a bold and lengthy list that I believe we will ul mately achieve, and I am moved by the level of interest the code revision has generated. We are having important community conversa ons on the way to delivering a code that will serve our ci zens more effec vely than that which we have now. I hope each of you will take some  me to involve yourself in the code conversa on. Using our whole brain – as a county and as a community – the new land use code will be a document we can all be proud of.  

 

FEBRUARY CLOSURE

Monday, February 19, 2018

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February Banners

La Plata County ~ “Organizat ional Excel lence Through Team Work”

EMPLOYEE BANNERS

Josh Abens $20 Award

“Thank you for making our kitchen immaculate! I really appreciate you

and all of your hard work.”

Angela Fountain

$20 Award

“Thanks for printing signs and being so helpful on Tuesday! You’re wonderful!”

Jason Meininger

$20 Award

“Jason is a rock star! He has worked tirelessly through the LUC Module 1

process, giving the public and county staff his utmost attention. Jason

remains calm, collected and professional at ALL times and is there to answer questions, direct staff and

handle complaints in a kind and informative manner. This has not been an easy process for the Planning Dept.,

but Jason’s attention to detail and dedication to the county has NOT gone

unnoticed. Thanks for all you do!”

INNOVATION BANNER

Shelly Korte

$20 Award

“Thanks for thinking of ways the office can save money.”

WELLNESS BANNER

No Winner

GREEN BANNER

No Winner

Awards will be included in the paycheck released

2/9/2018

LPC Banners To give thanks to ANY LPC employee, give him or her a completed Employee Banner. They will surely welcome your words of appreciation. The employee may then enter it into the “Banner Box” in the HR Office for a chance to win a $20 award.

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

February 2018

February Trainings

Innovate La Plata Training - Perins Peak Level Monday, February 5th ~ 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Presented by Innovate La Plata CAB Training Room ~ No charge

This a 4-hour introduction to process improvement tools. This training will introduce Innovate La Plata, tools to identify waste in a process, and tools to eliminate waste in a process such as “6-S” (a Lean Tool to eliminate waste that is used for improving organization of the workplace, reducing waste associated with searching for supplies, tools or information, increas-ing morale, safety and quality and making problems more visible).   

Working (and living) in Indian Country Wednesday, February 7th ~ 1pm - 3pm

Presented by Sheryl Rogers, County Attorney CAB Training Room ~ No charge

The Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Reservation are an important part of the history of our area. The Southern Ute Indian Reservation is locat-ed predominately in La Plata County. As a resident and employee of the County, it is important to understand the unique aspects of working and living on or near the Reservation. This class provides a summary of “what you should know” about the influences of the SUIT’s presence in this re-gion, including economic, environmental and legal impacts.

Laserfiche FORMS: Tips & Tricks Tuesday, February 27th ~ 9am - 10:30am

Presented by Mike Hawkins, IT CAB Training Room ~ No charge

Laserfiche FORMs is being used to facilitate process improvement throughout the County. This class will take a student who has limited un-derstanding of FORMs and will provide a complete overview of capabili-ties to provide the participant necessary background to consider their own office environment and how FORMs might be used to automate many pa-per based tasks. As part of this class, many advanced concepts will be shown and how they can be incorporated into your own FORM(s) with lit-tle or no outside assistance.

Contracts 101 Wednesday, February 28th ~ 1pm - 2:30pm

Presented by Kathleen Lyon, County Attorney’s Office CAB Training Room ~ No charge

Contracts are a part of our daily routine, both at work and in our personal lives. This class is designed to provide you with basic information about contracts – how they are formed, executed and enforced - and your role in negotiating, approving, using and enforcing them as part of your job with La Plata County.

Trainings con nued on page 3 

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February 2018

March Trainings

Working with the Media Wednesday, March 14th ~ 1pm - 4pm

Presented by Megan Graham, Public Affairs Officer CAB Training Room ~ No charge

You’ll learn some fundamental “do’s and don’ts” for working with the media, steps to ensure successful interviews, tips for preparing written information, and more. Ultimately, the course is intended to help county employees better understand the nature of the relationship between government and the media, to understand what different kinds of reporters need, and to prepare you to work effectively with the media in the course of your job.  

Colorado Open Records Thursday, March 15th ~ 1pm - 2:30pm

Presented by Kim Perdue County Attorney’s Office CAB Training Room ~ No charge

This training address the requirements of the Colorado Open Records Act (“CORA”) and county policies for fulfilling CORA requests. Specific topics are: time lines for responding; privileg-es and other CORA exceptions; procedures for gathering, re-viewing, and redacting responsive records; and risks to the County for failure to comply with CORA.

Email Etiquette Wednesday, March 21st ~ 9am - 10:30am

Presented by James Torres, IT CAB Training Room ~ No charge

Learn what and what not to do when using Government email and your own personal email.

Contracts 101 Wednesday, February 28th ~ 1pm - 2:30pm

Presented by Kathleen Lyon, County Attorney’s Office CAB Training Room ~ No charge

Contracts are a part of our daily routine, both at work and in our personal lives. This class is designed to provide you with basic information about contracts – how they are formed, exe-cuted and enforced - and your role in negotiating, approving, using and enforcing them as part of your job with La Plata County.

Cost Benefit Analysis Orientation Thursday, March 29th ~ 9am - 10am

Presented by Chuck Stevens, Asst. County Manager CAB Training Room ~ No charge

This one hour class provides a basic orientation to Cost Benefit Analysis. Additionally, the La Plata County Cost Benefit Analy-sis template is introduced and explained. The target audience for this course is Department Directors, Leadership Team Members and any staff members that actively participate in the generation of proposals/requirements for budget consideration.

Training questions? Contact Monica Shadid at [email protected] or 382-6364.

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h ps://selfservice.laplata.co.us/MSS/ 

Browsing training opportunities Click on ‘Training Opportunities’ in the menu. This will display a chronological list of available trainings. You may sort the list by either Description or Date by clicking on the heading. If you see a title in which you are interested, but would like more details about the course content, click on the ‘Resources’ icon at the upper right of the screen (just to the left of your username) and click on the ‘Training Descriptions’ document.

Enrolling in a training First, discuss attending the training with your supervisor.

Click on ‘Training Opportunities’ in the menu.

Click on ‘Details/Enroll’ to the right of the course description. The next screen will show you the start time, the length of the course in hours and the training location. (Note: The number of hours speci-fied is actual class time and does not include any lunch breaks.)

Click on ‘Enroll’ to be added to the class list (or be put on a wait-ing list if the class is full). Be patient – it could take several sec-onds to get the enrollment confirmation screen. You will also re-ceive an enrollment confirmation on your ESS screen by email.

Note: When you are in the Detail/Enroll screen, you will see ‘Other offerings for this course’ with a limited number of trainings displayed. This is not a complete list of trainings. To return to the full list of available courses for the year, click on ‘Training Oppor-tunities’ on the left hand menu.

Supervisors: You may enroll your employees in a training oppor-tunity by using the drop down option at the top of the Training Opportunities screen to select an employee and then clicking on ‘Enroll’ beside a course. The employee will be notified by email that they have been enrolled in the training.

‘My Training’ Click on ‘My Training’ in the Training Opportunities menu to see any classes for which you are scheduled to attend and past train-ings you have attended. (Notes: not all specialized trainings taken outside of the county training environment will appear on the list and the ‘Training History - total hours’ may not reflect all hours of class attendance as the previous system didn’t track this field.)From this screen you can add scheduled trainings to your calendar. You will have to change the end time accordingly in the calendar pop up box. To cancel an upcoming registration, click on ‘Cancel’ to the right of the course title.

‘Employee Training’ This link is only available to supervisors. In the drop down box at top, select an employee whose training you would like to view. At the top of the page you will see courses for which they are sched-uled to attend followed by a list of past trainings. (Please note that not all specialized trainings taken outside of the County training environment will appear on the list.) Supervisors may cancel an employee’s enrollment in an upcoming class by clicking on ‘Cancel’ to the right of the training. The employee will be notified of the cancellation by email.

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The Innovate La Plata team is thrilled with the progress we have made as a county to shi  our county culture to one 

that empowers employees to seek and implement improvements to the way we do business.  Thanks to all of you for 

exploring the possibili es that unfold when we start thinking differently about our work, working together to find new 

strategies, and being bold in implemen ng them. We have all achieved so much in Innovate La Plata’s first year. Since 

we began, county employees have successfully completed 88 innova ons that have saved the county $707,311 in hard 

and so  costs. More than half of that – $476,829 –  is hard costs (actual dollars) saved; the remaining $230,482  is  in 

staff  me saved. These are huge numbers that make a real difference to the county’s bo om  line and we could not 

have go en there without your crea vity, energy and enthusiasm. Thanks to you all! 

For  those who have not yet a ended an  innova on  training,  sign up now! These half‐day  sessions provide a great 

opportunity to renew and refresh the way you approach your work with prac cal, hands‐on tools for innova on. There 

is one more  scheduled  training  this year on November 22, but we are happy  to arrange a custom  training  for your 

department, so don’t  let scheduling stop you from  learning about easy ways to make your days  less crazy and serve 

our ci zens even be er!  Contact Sarah Jacobson at ext. 6210 to arrange an Innovate La Plata training. 

Here are a few of the innova ons you have implemented recently: 

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February 2018

 

5 Signs It May be the Flu and Not a Cold 

Flu season is well under way, but not over yet. There are s ll some precau ons you can take to avoid ge ng the flu, such as ge ng your flu shot or washing your hands a er being in public.  

If you’re feeling under the weather, you may wonder whether it’s the flu or a common cold. We talked to Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats pa ents using LiveHealth Online, about symptoms that may indicate it’s the flu and not a common cold.  

Your symptoms come on suddenly, rather than gradually, may be a sign it’s the flu.  

You may feel extremely achy, where those with a cold have mild aches and pains or no pain at all.  

You have a headache. Dr. Finkelston says, a headache is o en one of the worst complaints, whereas those with a cold complain of conges on and pressure. 

You may feel nauseous. Some mes there are gastrointes nal symptoms, such as nausea. This is not likely with a cold. 

You feel like you can’t get out of bed. “People who see me on LiveHealth Online with the flu cannot get out of bed or barely can get into the chair to call, while those with a cold are o en calling from work because they were able to leave the house,” Dr. Finkelston said.  

If you know you’ve been exposed to the flu or if you think you may have the flu, Dr. Finkelston recommends seeing a doctor as soon as possible. You can use LiveHealth Online 24/7 to see a doctor from your cellphone, computer or tablet without leaving home. 

Courtesy LiveHealth Online. Comments and opinions from Dr. Mia Finkelston are hers alone. This is content from an interview and is not considered medical treatment.  

I n addi on to the Employee Primary Care Clinic, a physician’s office visit and urgent 

care, employees have the op on of using LiveHealth Online to see a doctor 24/7, 365.  

Some mes you just need a doctor. And thanks to the Internet, you can connect to one 

any me, anywhere – whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of a road trip. Sign up 

for LiveHealth Online and have a face‐to‐face conversa on on your computer or mobile device. Download our app or sign up online to‐

day. Click here for more informa on. 

CHARGES FOR SERVICES and INSURANCE 

You will be informed of the fee to be charged when you select a health services provider. Fees may vary from provider to provider. Provide them with your Anthem insurance informa on before you start your visit. You will be asked to supply credit card informa on, which will be verified prior to your online visit.  

You are solely responsible for all fees associated with your use of the LiveHealth Online communica on tool. You may, at your sole discre on, elect to provide LiveHealth Online with your health insurance informa on. This will informa on will be used to electronically check your eligibility and submit a claim on your behalf. Your copay and/or deduc ble will be es mated based on the response from your health insurance provider at the  me of the visit and will be charged to your credit card. For more informa on on terms of use, click here.

Please submit your text and up to two photos by the 22nd of each month. Email to ju‐lie.picke @co.laplata.co.us  

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Legally Secure Your Financial Future

Public Service Announcement La Plata County Extension Office 

Wendy Rice, CSU Family & Consumer Science Agent (970) 382‐6465 

Have you ever been confused about all of the steps needed to protect your family’s inheritance?  Colora‐do State University Extension  is once again offering Legally  Secure Your  Financial  Future, a program de‐signed  to  help  you  evaluate  and  organize  all  your legal affairs related to  life  issues. This program con‐sists of three sessions:  the first session will cover the important papers  that  you need and how  long  you should  keep  them,  the  second  session will  be  pre‐sented by a physician  to discuss advance direc ves and medical power of a orney, and the  last session will be led by an a orney specializing in estate plan‐ning  to  help  answer  your  ques ons  about  wills, trusts, etc.  

To learn how you can pre‐register, contact your local La Plata County Extension office at  (970) 382‐6465.  The series will take place at the La Plata County Fair‐grounds on February 20, 22 & 27,  from 6:00 pm  to 8:00 pm.   The cost  is $70.00  for all  three or $35.00 per individual session.  Sessions are hand‐on, packed full of valuable informa on, and are offered in a sup‐por ve, comfortable learning environment. 

Make 2018 the year to get all your personal papers in order! 

February 2018

Pay Yourself First HOW MUCH SHOULD YOUNG ADULTS SAVE

FOR A SECURE RETIREMENT?

It depends…

Start Saving At:

To Retire 25 y.o. 35 y.o. 45 y.o.

@ 62 15% 24% 44%

@ 65 10% 15% 27%

@ 67 7% 12% 20%

@ 70 4% 6% 10%

Center for Retirement Research at Boston College        The average age for re rement remains at 64 years na onally.  Many file for Social Security at 62 when benefits are at their very lowest (25% cut permanently).  For every year you wait past your Full Re rement Age, there is an 8% bump in the amount of your life me benefit payment.  This opportunity ends at age 70 but can amount to a 32% increase for the dura on of your re re‐ment.      That average Social Security check goes from $1200 to $1584.  Re re @ 70 and live to 90…that’s an addi onal bonus of $92,160 (not coun ng infla on or COL)! 

Saving for a Secure Retirement by Wendy Rice, CSU Family & Consumer Science Agent

2500 Main Ave, Durango, Colorado 81301 [email protected]

 The biggest error we make with respect to our future 

is  pu ng  our  head  in  the  sand  and  not  taking  ac‐

on.  It is cri cal to save and start early.  The first step 

is to sign up  for a re rement plan and then  increase 

the percentage of your salary that is being contribut‐

ed when possible.   Star ng  to save as a young adult 

makes things easier along the way.  Star ng early also 

means  reducing  debt  payments  so  there  is  more 

money to save to fund the quality of life you want.  

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The Innovate La Plata team is thrilled with the progress we have made as a county to shi  our county culture to one 

that empowers employees to seek and implement improvements to the way we do business.  Thanks to all of you for 

exploring the possibili es that unfold when we start thinking differently about our work, working together to find new 

strategies, and being bold in implemen ng them. We have all achieved so much in Innovate La Plata’s first year. Since 

we began, county employees have successfully completed 88 innova ons that have saved the county $707,311 in hard 

and so  costs. More than half of that – $476,829 –  is hard costs (actual dollars) saved; the remaining $230,482  is  in 

staff  me saved. These are huge numbers that make a real difference to the county’s bo om  line and we could not 

have go en there without your crea vity, energy and enthusiasm. Thanks to you all! 

For  those who have not yet a ended an  innova on  training,  sign up now! These half‐day  sessions provide a great 

opportunity to renew and refresh the way you approach your work with prac cal, hands‐on tools for innova on. There 

is one more  scheduled  training  this year on November 22, but we are happy  to arrange a custom  training  for your 

department, so don’t  let scheduling stop you from  learning about easy ways to make your days  less crazy and serve 

our ci zens even be er!  Contact Sarah Jacobson at ext. 6210 to arrange an Innovate La Plata training. 

Here are a few of the innova ons you have implemented recently: 

Who: 

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What: The windows at the courthouse needed  n ng for security and rather than using sheets, a spray  nt did the trick.   

Savings (time & money): Less expensive material  

Fewer staff hours to apply 

Endless frustra on saved 

No unsightly bubbles! 

G ree ngs  innovators!   We’re  off  and  running with innova ons this year and hope you’ll all 

catch the fever. There are four  Innovate La Plata trainings scheduled this year: February 5, May 3, August  23  and October  3. We  can  also  arrange customized  sessions  for  your  department.  Con‐tact Sarah J. to set up a training.  Here are a few of the innova ons you have im‐

plemented recently: 

Who: 

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What: Clients were required to complete a 10‐page paper assess‐ment that had to then be hand‐entered by staff. Now, staff conducts  the  assessment  orally  and  enters  informa on with the client.  

 

Savings (time & money):

1,200 pieces of paper saved each year 

Unnecessary steps eliminated 

Who: 

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What: A  new  report  was  built  using  Munis  data  that  allows Human Resources to quickly and easily track staff turnover across the county.   

Savings (time & money): Six hours of staff  me saved each year 

Fewer moments of frustra on 

Improved final product  

February 2018

The Innovation Team is looking for talented employees who

can film, edit, star in, or produce short videos about

innovations! If you are a star in the making, contact your

Innovation Team member or Sarah Jacobson at x6210!

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Reduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce, Reuse, Recycle   Before tossing your used clothing or household items into the trash, consider the alterna ves below. Whether you donate to a non‐profit or sell your item on consignment, you will be reducing landfill 

waste and helping others.  Consider purchasing secondhand items, too! Listed below in alphabe cal order are some local thri  and secondhand stores that can help us all reduce, reuse and recycle. And don’t forget about an que stores, pawn shops and yard sales! 

February 2018

Dunn Deal Resale Store 3101 Main Ave., Durango, Colorado 81301 

Hours: Mon‐Sat 9 am‐6 pm; Sun 10am‐2:30 pm 

They will purchase home goods, ski equipment, winter and 

outdoor gear and much more.  

Call in advance: 970‐385‐0385 

Follow them on Facebook for more informa on. 

Durango Outdoor Exchange 546 E College Dr., Durango, Colorado 81301 Email: [email protected] Phone: (970) 259‐0171 h p://www.durangooutdoorexchange.com/ Hours: Mon‐Sat 10am‐6pm; Sun 12pm‐5pm 

 

In general, we accept outdoor gear, spor ng equipment and ac ve wear apparel that is func oning and in good to great condi on. Please keep in mind, the be er shape an item is when you bring it in, the more we are able to sell it for and the more you make! Just a few minutes of cleaning off a snowboard or wiping down a kayak can make a difference to a customer.  

When selling your items here, we’ll set up an account for you and review the consignment policy together. Next, we’ll take a look at your merchandise and determine what we believe will sell and at what prices. You can visit our consignor login page from our website at any  me to check on your account and see what balance is owed to you.  Stop on by to get your check and get PAID!  It’s just that simple.  

Goodwill Durango Retail Center Durango Retail Center Grand Opening on Saturday, February 17th.  1230 Escalante Dr., Durango, CO 81303 

Retail Hours: Mon–Sat 9am – 9pm; Sun 9am – 6pm Dona on Hours: Mon–Sat 8am – 8:30pm; Sun 9am – 5:30pm 

15% Military Discount Tuesdays; 15% Senior Discount Wednesdays 

LEAP (Low‐Income Energy Assistance Program) Assistance—Beginning Fall 2018 

Convenient Dona ons Drive‐Thru 

Material Dona ons Pick‐up Pick‐up services for your high‐volume or large‐item dona ons. To schedule a pick up at your home or office, call 719‐471‐4483. Please note that we have limited home pick‐up service and work on a case‐by‐case basis for every pick up. 

Unacceptable items: Due to stringent government regula ons and the high cost of 

disposal, we are unable to accept the following items: 

Paint, cleaning supplies or other hazardous materials 

Ma resses, box springs, bed pillows and water bed components 

Broken, stained or worn furniture  Televisions*  Plumbing or building supplies 

Automobile parts or  res 

Hot water heaters, water so eners and furnaces 

Inoperable or damaged appliances For more Dos and Don’ts of dona ng to Goodwill, visit h p://www.discovermygoodwill.org/shop‐donate/donate/dona on‐dos‐and‐donts 

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 120 Girard Street, Suite E (Bodo Park), Durango, Colorado 81303 Hours: Mon–Sat 9am – 4:00pm 

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County (HFHLPC) is dedicated to building decent and affordable homes for families of modest means. For 20 years, HFHLPC has focused on providing solu ons to the growing affordable housing crisis in the La Plata County area. 

Criteria:  All dona ons must be in resale condi on and not needing repair Accepted items: 

Appliances – in good condi on. Please include owner’s manuals, if available. 

Cabinets/Doors/Hardware – in good condi on, cabinets must have doors and shelves 

Electric – accept parts, wire, plugs, plate and hardware.  Flooring – NEW carpet only.  Cannot accept padding if used or glued down.  Tile in any increments. 

Furniture – all furniture in good condi on with no rips or stains 

Ligh ng – all light fixtures in working condi ons 

Lumber/Plywood/Sheetrock/Trim – full and ½ sheets plywood, full lengths of lumber, trim in pieces no less than 4  . 

Plumbing/Tubs/Sinks/Showers/Toilets – all in good condi on and clean.  Must be clean! 

Tools – all hand and power tools in working condi on 

Unacceptable items: 

Baluster Ligh ng, ceiling fans, mirrors/sheets of glass, hollow core 

doors, light bulbs, liquids (propane tanks, fer lizer, paint, 

cleaners), ma resses, TVs, stereos, printers, scanners, phones, 

electronic devices, blinds, pianos, weed eaters/mowers (broken). 

For more ReStore dona on informa on visit: 

http://www.habitatlaplata.org/restore/store-donations/

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February 2018

United Methodist Thri  Shop 986 E 2nd Ave, Durango, Colorado 81301 970‐259‐0294 

Store hours: Mon‐Sat 10 am‐4pm 

 

Dona on hours: Manned dona on hours are Mon‐Sat 10am‐4:30pm, but items may be dropped off 24 hours a day behind the store. In our busier months, we will need to close off dona ons on Mondays due to safety reasons.   

The Methodist Thri  Shop opened in Durango in 1969. We try to provide quality merchandise at a fair price. We oper‐ate with a small staff and large number of volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers to work in the store or in the back area. We try to make volunteering fit around your schedule and our needs.  

 

Acceptable items: 

Lightly used clothing Books and games 

Small household items  

We offer a tax receipt when dropping off dona ons during manned hours.  

We support many community organiza ons such as: Alterna ve Horizons American Cancer Society Manna Soup Kitchen Blue Star Moms DHS a er Prom Party Tri City Head Start La Plata Family Center Durango Housing Solu ons Hospice of Mercy La Plata Youth Services  Liberty School Colorado Special Olympics Project Merry Christmas Shop with a Cop We also award College Scholarships to local High School Students.    

Please follow us on Facebook for more informa on and to 

learn about upcoming sales. 

La Plata County Humane Society Thri  Store  1111 S. Camino del Rio, Durango 81303 (North of Wal‐Mart) 970‐385‐4322 Website: h p://www.lpchumanesociety.org/thri store.html   

Thri  Store hours: Mon‐Sat 10am‐5:30pm; Sun 10am‐4pm 

 

Dona on Center Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9:00am ‐ 4:00pm (manned by dock a endant). Dona ons may be dropped off 24 hours a day.   

They Offer Pick Up & Delivery Services 5 Days A Week. Delivery costs may vary: Durango City Limits: $25.00 Outside City Limits: $35.00 Beyond Bayfield, Ignacio, Tamarron & Hesperus: $45.00 

 

To arrange a Pick‐Up or Delivery, please call (970) 385‐4322 ext. 155   

Unacceptable items: 

Clothing that is ripped, stained or has excessive wear Wood, Plumbing Fixtures, and Other Building Materials 

Paint and Other Oil‐Based Liquids  Tube TV’s (we accept LCD, LED, and Plasma Flat Screens) 

Food Products Waterbed Frames and Ma resses 

Guns, Explosives, Ammuni on, and Mace 

Propane Bo les, Used Gas Cans, and Flammable Items 

Vehicle Parts and  res 

Damaged Furniture (Torn, Soiled, or in Need of Repair) 

Scrap Metal  

*You can donate towels and blankets to the Animal Shelter as long as they are in fairly good condi on  

Reruns Durango  572 E 6th Ave , Durango, CO 81301 RERUNS Clothing Bou que offers quality pre‐owned clothing and accessories, while RERUNS Home Furnishings provides unusual treasures for your home, pa o and garden.  To sell or consign your items call 970.375.7336 to make an appointment.  Second Time Around 1163 E. 2nd Ave Durango, CO 81301 Drop off policy:  They  accept 10 items or less without an appointment Monday ‐ Thursday.  An appt. is required for 11+ items by calling 970‐247‐5134. How it works:  Items selected will be displayed for sale for 30 days at full price followed by a 25% markdown for 2 weeks and finally a 50% markdown for 2 weeks.  Unsold items will be clearanced and/or donated to charity. Payment: Consignors will be paid 40% of the sold price of items.  Account credit can be used in store or paid out in cash.  Payments may be picked up during business hours.  Checks only mailed upon 

Thanksfordoingyourpartto

reduce,reuse,recycle

andsupportinglocal

businessesand

organizationsthat

dothesame.

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February 2018

Learn Durango received a grant  from  the Na onal Endowment  for the Arts  to undertake a community art project.  Learn about the 3 finalists, their vision, and their proposed community process. 

1. Meet the Ar sts Open House   February 9th, 4:30 to 6:30   Ska Brewing ~ Family Friendly 

2.Online at www.durangogov.org/virtualcityhall (Feb 5‐23) 

3. At informa on sta ons around town (Feb 12‐23) 

Choose View  the  proposed  designs  and  community  processes  and  choose  your  favorite  at www.DurangoGov.org/VirtualCityHall (Open Feb 5‐23) 

Create Each proposal offers different ways for youth and the community as a whole to par cipate in crea ng the art piece.  (Workshops coming in 2018 and 2019) 

Community Art: Coming to 550/160 Medians

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February 2018

SNOWDOWN 2018 It was A Black Tie Affair in La Plata County offices last Friday! 

Above: Finance Dept Devon Schmidt, Sara Spain, Anna Abdo, Diane Sorensen, Loue a 

Phelps 

 

Below: Craig Larson, Assessor; Alan Andrews, IT; Chuck Stevens, Admin; Jerome Bernard, GIS 

Right: Sarah Jacobson, Admin and Mary Sandoval, 

Building 

 

Below: Administra on, Assessor, Building, Finance, 

& IT employees. 

Below: Administra on Joanne Spina, Sarah Jacobson, Chuck Stevens, Megan Graham,             

Liz Dufva, Jan Mayer‐Gawlik 

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        1 Kelli Ganevsky 

2  3 

Carol Li le 

Russell Connelly 

4  5 Marcia Tsosie Jason Mine e Alix Whi aker 

6 Sandy Loeven 

7 Caprice Fox 

8 Richard Schleeter 

9 Gwen Lachelt 

10 David Small 

11 James Coleman Jane Foy Dawn Crossley 

12  13  14 Steven Baca Donna Crask 

15 Robert Winski 

16 David Wylie Tiana Anderson 

17 

18 

Colleen Ballo 

19           Jerry Li le   20 

Robin Kissell 

Brienne Blackke er 

21  22 

Chad Mercer 

23  24 

25  26  27 

Betsy Hamill Gary Boudreau Jessica Dalla‐Cundiff 

28 

Chuck Stevens 

     

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New Moon  

Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm

CAB Training Rm

Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm

CAB Training Rm

Working (and Living) in Indian Country

1pm ~ 3pm CAB Training Rm

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Interval 12~12:45pm OMPO

Manna Monday Contact Megan

Graham to sign up

President's Day

Happy Valentine’s

Day

Interval 12~12:45pm OMPO

February 2018

Yoga 12~12:45pm OMPO

Yoga 1:15~2pm Tech Center

Yoga 12~12:45pm OMPO

Yoga 1:15~2pm Tech Center

Yoga 12~12:45pm OMPO

Yoga 1:15~2pm Tech Center

Yoga 12~12:45pm OMPO

Yoga 1:15~2pm Tech Center

Laserfiche FORMs: Tips and Tricks 9am ~ 10:30am

CAB Training Rm

Contracts 101 1pm ~ 2:30pm

CAB Training Rm

Innovate La Plata Perins Peak

12:30pm ~ 4:30pm CAB Training Rm

Full moon  

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        1 James Chavez 

2 Terry Cartwright Diann Wylie Tyrel Karp  

4 David Kirk Mary Mar nez 

5 Ida Curry Sara Masura 

6 Vito Simplicio 

7  8  9 Cora Hill 

10 Diane Cole  

11 Susan Graham Constance Kintner 

12 James McSweeney Lataj Gamble 

13 Ryan Engle Dan Looman Josh Abens Richard Schmi el  

14  15  16 Shelly Korte 

17 Rob McLaughlin 

18 Steve Prather Karla Davis Carla Marullo 

19 Cyrus Nabors 

20  21  22  23  Charmaine Summers Geri Mulligan Linda Brockway 

24 Sara Spain 

25 Todd McKane 

26 Delaney McGinn 

27 Sheila Casey 

28 Donna Walters Kurt Shuster Shannon Baker 

29  30  31 Jim Davis 

March 2018

La Plata County ~ “Organizat ional Excel lence Through Team Work”

Full moon  

Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm

CAB Training Rm

Manna Monday Contact Megan

Graham to sign up

February 2018

Toastmasters 12pm ~ 1pm

CAB Training Rm

New Moon  

Happy St. Patrick’s

Day

Working with the Media

1pm ~ 4pm CAB Training Rm

Colorado Open Records

1pm ~ 2:30pm CAB Training Rm

Email Etiquette 9am ~ 10:30am

CAB Training Rm

Cost Benefit Analysis Orientation

9am ~ 10am CAB Training Rm

Full moon