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Last week brought news that state Sen. Dan Gibbs, who represents much of western Jefferson County, is retiring. I’d like to thank him for his service.

Another mainstay of the Evergreen bar and restaurant scene is closing its doors Dec. 27.

But, there is a possibility that longtime co-owner Troy Tyus and his 25-person staff at the Rib Crib will reassemble under a new name, at a later date, in the empty space that used to be Sammy’s Last Cast Tavern on Evergreen Parkway.

The Rib Crib, at 27905 Meadow Drive, is the latest casualty in a string of popular eateries, such as Stroh’s Restaurant downtown, Tanglewoods, New Shanghai and Blue Spruce Market.

With a coach like Scott Haebe and proven systems on offense and defense, the proverbial cupboard will never be bare for the Evergreen Cougars.

It was pretty cleaned out, however.

The Cougars lost six seniors to graduation and senior Maciah Herbert moved to California, leaving Evergreen with just Cam Tucker remaining from their top-eight players in terms of minutes played last season.

Under construction? Haebe might need a hard hat and some blinking orange safety lights around the gymnasium at the start of the season.

Dan Gibbs has decided to step down as the state senator from District 16, which includes Clear Creek and western Jefferson counties, to seek office on the local level.

After earning a reputation as a hard-working rookie senator and giving birth to a landmark transportation bill, Gibbs has decided to return to his hometown of Silverthorne and run for Summit County commissioner.

Gibbs, 33, won election to the state Senate in 2008 after earlier being appointed to the post after Joan Fitz-Gerald, D-Coal Creek Canyon, resigned to run for U.S. Congress. His term ends in 2010.