From pro sports to the streets

BY NINA JOSS NJOSS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

On March 15, a deceased man was found at the north bus stop at Englewood Parkway and South Acoma Street in Englewood. Ofcials said the man was “likely a transient” and that his death did not seem criminal in nature.

Little did they know, the man was Je Gaylord, a prominent football player, professional wrestler, brother and friend.

At his memorial service at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, dozens gathered to share stories of Je ’s life and memories of their

“As I’m looking around this room today, I see many familiar faces, as well as new ones,” said Angelia Anderson, executive director of a program called Treasure House of Hope that Je participated in. “ is isn’t surprising to me because Je never met a stranger ... He always was so generous and outgoing.”

Athletic history

Je , who was born in 1958, grew up in the suburbs of Kansas City as the middle child of ve. From a young age, he was an impressive athlete, showing speci c strengths as a discus thrower and football player during his high school years.

“During his senior year, he was able to bench press 610 pounds,”

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“It’s not really on a whim that we’re wanting to go ne-free,” acting library director Richard Allen said at the meeting.

Close to 70% of Colorado libraries do not charge overdue fees, Allen said, along with many others across the nation. Nearby, Aurora Public Libraries, Denver Public Libraries and the Arapahoe Library District do not charge late fees.

Prior to the decision, Bemis Public Library charged 20 cents per day for overdue fees for non-senior library patrons, Allen said. Englewood Public Library and Douglas County Libraries still have similar late fees in place.

To fine or not to fine?

Allen said people think libraries should charge late fees for three main reasons: to teach people responsibility, make them return

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