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 Evergreen resident Charlene Hahn discovered there are homeless people in Evergreen while waiting to take a shower after swimming at the Buchanan Recreation Center.

“One day, things were kind of hectic” in the shower area, she said.

Hahn said that a family was staying in the shower for a long time, and seemed to be enjoying the experience. When she asked recreation staff about them, Hahn said, she learned that the family was homeless.

The Jewish community in Evergreen and surrounding areas is preparing for the High Holy Days — a time of spiritual reflection, repentance and renewal known as the Days of Awe.

This year’s celebration begins on the evening of Sept. 4 with Rosh Hashana and continues through Sept. 14 with concluding Yom Kippur services.

The Evergreen Legacy Fund initiated by the Downtown Evergreen Economic District has grown from $10,000 in December 2012 to $45,000, said Dean Dalvit of EV Studio, who is coordinating the program. 

The revenue, designed for downtown improvements, is generated by a voluntary 1 percent donation that customers pay at retail shops, restaurants and hotels. Other businesses, such as Dalvit’s architectural firm, also make contributions

Robin Johnson resigned from the Jeffco school board on Monday night, said Helen Neal, chief of staff for the board.

The resignation is a result of Johnson moving out of the county. Johnson represented District 1, which covers the northern part of Jefferson County.

“I didn’t hear anything about it until Monday night … when Johnson sent a letter to each board member,” Neal said.