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Misconduct claims cloud opening of legislative session Other issues before lawmakers get little attention amid allegations BY JAMES ANDERSON AND COLLEEN SLEVIN ASSOCIATED PRESS
same things we like to cook at home,” she said. “We pride ourselves that everything we serve is made from scratch just like we make it at home.” When the Rowland family stopped by Bernie’s for dinner in December, they said it is a good place to enjoy a meal. “We used to come to the restaurant that was here before and we decided to try it when it became Bernie’s Kitchen,” John Rowland said. “I really like it because it is a
Colorado lawmakers started their new legislative session amid tension over unresolved sexual misconduct allegations against some of their colleagues, including one case in which a female lawmaker maintains she felt threatened after rejecting the sexual advances of a fellow Democratic lawmaker. In the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives, many Democrats, especially women, wore black — as many actors did at last week’s Golden Globe Awards — to show support for Rep. Faith Winter, who filed a formal complaint against Rep. Steve Lebsock in November. While lawmakers often bring their children to join them for the first day of the session, on Jan. 10, Winter invited two other women who have accused Lebsock of harassment to join her in the House. Outside the Capitol, about a dozen protesters greeted arriving lawmakers, lobbyists and aides — holding signs with slogans like “Time’s Up! Step Down Steve.” Lebsock, who denies the allegations and is running for state treasurer, was present — two days after providing his colleagues copies of a 28-page document defending himself. He stoically answered “Here” during roll call. And he stood briefly, then sat back down again, as fellow Democrats gave rousing applause as House Speaker Crisanta Duran declared, “there is no
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B.J. Hutchinson stirs a pot as she prepares items for the menu at Bernie’s Kitchen in Elizabeth. B.J. and her husband Jesse own and operate the restaurant that is named in honor of B.J.’s grandmother who passed away several years ago. Jesse does most of the cooking and adds a few twists to the menu items, which are made from Bernie’s recipes. TOM MUNDS
Bernie’s Kitchen a vision for years Comfort-food restaurant in Elizabeth is named for owner’s late grandmother BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Bernie’s Kitchen in Elizabeth is family owned and operated. B.J. Hutchinson, co-owner of Bernie’s Kitchen, usually greets all the customers, seats them, chats with them and often takes their orders while
her husband, Jesse, is in the kitchen preparing the food. “We have always dreamed of opening a restaurant in memory of my grandmother who passed away a few years ago and it finally happened in August,” Simla resident B.J. said. “The dream became a reality last winter when we found this location that fit our needs perfectly. We love it because the people are so warm and welcoming.” Bernie’s Kitchen, located at 724 E. Kiowa Ave., features Southern-style comfort food. “The items on the menu are the
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“This year we have a new set of tax brackets and rules that may surprise many folks when they learn certain deductions and exemptions will be disallowed.” Patricia Kummer | columnist | Page 10 INSIDE
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