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Clear Creek County appoints new Undersheriff Former Empire Police Chief joins Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
CCMRD and Project Support Senior Center teamed up to celebrate Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown style BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Popcorn, pretzels, toast and jelly beans might not seem like a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but after watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” you might be craving it too. SEE THANKSGIVING, P3
The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Department has appointed a new undersheriff, former Empire Police Chief John W. Stein. Undersheriff Stein was appointed on Nov. 14 by Sheriff Rick Albers. This comes after the death of former Undersheriff Bruce Snelling in September. Stein comes from the Empire, Colorado Police Department. Previously, he was the undersheriff in Grand County. Stein has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and will oversee the Sheriff’s Office’s daily operations, detention, and administrative functions according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office. Stein said he has “big shoes to fill” for this new position, and is ready to take on the responsibilities of undersheriff that he has had before. When asked about the co-responder program getting started in Clear Creek County, Stein was enthusiastic. “That’s one of the many projects with the community that I’m excited to be working on,” he said. Stein said he worked on crisis
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