The Rotary Club of Summit County has announced the winners of its annual ice melt competition, where people pay $5 to guess the date and time that a large orange barrel will fall through the ice into Dillon Reservoir during the spring thaw.
The barrel fell into the water at 5:09 p.m. May 11. Winners were:
Shari Goldstein of Frisco with a guess of 5:17 p.m.
Dave Fritz of Bettendorf, Iowa, with a guess of 5:42 p.m.
Dainielle Farrant of Dillon with a guess of 4:33 p.m.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward a community collaboration with Building Hope Summit County, according to a news release.
Shutdowns, mandatory quarantines, physical distancing and canceled events forced Americans across the country to isolate themselves more so than any other year in recent history. The result is what some experts are calling the second.
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While many are breathing a sigh of relief at the loosening of local restrictions, some are feeling hesitant and are questioning whether the county is moving too quickly.
On May 4, the county officially moved into level green, removing the 6-foot distancing rule and capacity restrictions. On Friday, May 14, the county was working to update its public health order to better align with the state’s in addition to new guidance on mask-wearing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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As the county quickly drops restrictions that have become a part of everyday life for the past 14 months, some residents, including Stephanie Trasatti, are taking pause and wondering if this is the right move.
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Therapy can be a lifeline.
Katherine Eldredge, a student at Summit Middle School, wants to use her experience in the behavioral health system to educate her peers on the resources available to them.
The 13-year-old goes to family and individual therapy to deal with stress, anxiety and her parents’ divorce. Mental health issues have been compounded across the globe because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and she is on a mission to make sure kids in similar situations don’t fall through the cracks.
Passionate about children’s rights, Eldredge used a recent school assignment to raise awareness about mental health. Because it can be confusing to navigate the field when students don’t know what their options are, she wants to turn her passion into a career.
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The feeling of isolation has been exacerbated due to the coronavirus pandemic, so Building Hope Summit County wants to help anyone in need.
The local nonprofit provides virtual support groups that the public can attend free of charge with topics ranging from male mindfulness to expecting moms.
Funded mainly through Summit County 1A Strong Futures money, the groups might have a set curriculum or be more simple, guided discussions led by a therapist who makes sure it’s a safe space for everyone.
The group for new moms is held in conjunction with Summit County’s department of human services and Jane Thatcher Hahn of Grit Therapy. One week might be focused on tangible tips and tools from the county’s Women, Infants & Children nutrition program while the following week might have Hahn discussing mental health.