March 13, 2014 Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 9, Issue 41 A publication of
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Hosch, 83, released on bond Driving record reveals speeding violations, collisions Staff Report Kenneth Hosch, 83, of Golden, who has been accused of causing the deadly crash which killed a Jeffco sheriff’s sergeant Dave Baldwin, is out on a $10,000 bond but is prohibited from driving as a condition of that bond, a county court judge ruled on March 6.
Hosch was advised of his charges during the bond hearing with one count of vehicular homicide and one count of criminally negligent homicide. Charges in this case can carry a sentence of Hosch probation up to six years in prison. The defendant’s driving record was a strong source for the prosecution seeking to prohibit Hosch from driving. According to an arrest affidavit, Ho-
sch received five speeding tickets in seven years and rearended two cars in three years on Highway 93. Hosch will be allowed to visit his daughter in Cheyenne, Wyo., under court supervision. On Jan. 26, at 10:05 a.m., Baldwin was traveling in the left northbound lane on his Harley-Davidson patrol motorcycle, entering a sweeping curve. According to police officials a 2004 Saturn Vue SUV driven by Hosch was traveling southbound through the curve when it crossed a double-yellow line, traveling into the northbound lanes
An uptempo outlook Art director seeks to grow organization Crystal Anderson
canderson@colorado communitymedia.com Nearly 25 years ago, Steve Burchard sang with the Arvada Chorale under its original art director, and today, he stands in his place as the chorale’s newest art director. “Over the years, I continued to be a chorale director, and its (the Arvada Chorale) a name people know,” Burchard said. “When I found out there was a position open, I immediately contacted them and said please let me audition.” Burchard began his position in January, after his predecessor, Sarah Deveau decided to leave the chorale. He was unanimously chosen by the chorale’s board of directors, a select task force committee and chorale members among a group of three finalists. “We looked at various things,” said Sharon Sena the marketing chairwoman and member of the chorale. “Our art director needs to register not just with the chorale, but with the community and the moving parts that keep us going.” The Arvada Chorale is a 35-year-old, 70-member, co-ed choir that sings a wide repertoire of chorale music, and is known for compelling performances. The reputation in the community is an aspect the chorale wanted to keep going and something Burchard wanted to expand upon. “As with any conductor, my job is to try and grow them (the chorale), not necessarily in number, but grow in ability and a more demanding repertoire in addition to what they already do,” Burchard said. While in the tail of the 2013-2014 season, Burchard said he’s looking to introduce the chorale to more contemporary works by composer Eric Whitacre while keeping some of the more traditional songs of well-known composer John Rutter. “I’m going to give them a good taste of what is out there now without losing the traditions they’ve already got,” he said. Burchard came to the chorale from a 31-year career directing middle and high school choirs and orchestras, as well as working with several larger church choirs. Among his experiences, Burchard’s commitment to leadership and ease with the chorale made him
and passing at least one vehicle. The Saturn collided head-on with the Harley-Davidson. Hosch is alleged to have failed to return to his lane and continued driving southbound on the wrong side of the road for approximately 1,500 feet, the district attorney’s office reported. Witnesses of the crash estimate that Hosch was traveling 70 to 79 mph just before the collision with Sgt. Baldwin, according to court records. A dispositional hearing has been set on April 11, at 8:30 a.m.
Company matches skills, needs and mission Recycling biz aids economy through employment By Crystal Anderson
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Steve Burchard took over the direction of the chorale in January, and is excited to move the group in a more contemporary direction. Photo by Crystal Anderson stand out against the other candidates. “He has a natural way of bringing people together,” Sena said. “The chorale feels comfortable with him as a leader, not just a director and that’s a key component.” Burchard’s first concert with the chorale was held March 7-8 at Pinnacle High School’s Performing Arts Com-
plex, 1001 West 84th Ave., Denver. “I want to be a group the City of Arvada can be proud of,” Burchard said, “Excellence, that’s a word that keeps coming to mind.” For more information about the Arvada Chorale, visit www.arvadachorale.org.
After more than 20 years of working with developmentally disabled individuals, Melisa Kraai decided she wanted to do something that helped that sector of the population, while helping to take care of the planet they live on. “I saw people with capabilities that were being wasted by society, so I came up with this idea and started the business,” Kraai said about Sustainability, a recycling company in Arvada. The recycling company, located at 5394 Marshall St., opened in 2010 as a way to increase recycling throughout the city. The organization now provides two locations for residents to freely drop off their recycling. “This is a one-stop-shop to drop off recycling,” Kraai said. “We’re making it convenient for Arvada residents to stop and drop off for all their recycling needs.” Started as a company that was serving the environment, Sustainability now works in conjunction with Parker Personal Care Homes, to employ individuals with developmentally disabilities. This model has helped launch the company within the city and to be recognized by the Colorado Department of Public Health as a business with impact upon the city, the state and the planet. “Not only were they (sustainability) setting up a drop-off site where people can drop off their stuff for free,” Eric Heyboer, a grant administrator with the CDPH said, “but they are employing those with developmental disabilities — a sector with a really high unemployment rate — and they are running a profitable business.” The organization utilizes a model that matches the individual’s skill set and passions with a position within the company. They meet with each individual and find out what type of position they will enjoy
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