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April 28, 2016 VOLUME 150 | ISSUE 21 | 50¢

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Two Deer is one of the six bronze statues in the City of Golden’s public art collection under consideration for deaccession. The Public Art Commission is having a public hearing on the issue at 9 a.m. May 5 in the city council chambers, 911 10th St. in Golden. Photo by Christy Steadman

Bronze to go by wayside? Panel to discuss statue removal at May 5 meeting By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Six popular bronze statues along Clear Creek streamside walking path — which have been part of the City of Golden’s public art collection for many years — may be removed because they are not considered to be high-quality art. The statues are Bear and Two Cubs,

Brother and Sister at the Rodeo, Eddie at Bat, Kids Sledding, Two Deer and Victorian Dress-Up. Like all cultural attractions, public art “adds to the definition of our quality of life and community,” said Steve Glueck, Golden’s community and economic development director. And the Public Art Commission has a responsibility to “make sure it stays in good shape and that it has integrity.” The official term for withdrawing a work of art from a public collection is known as deaccession.

The Public Art Commission will listen to what the community has to say about the deaccession of the six statues during the public comment portion of its May 5 meeting at 9 a.m. in the city council chambers, 911 10th St. in Golden. People may also send comments and concerns to the commission by emailing Aleah Menefee at amenefee@cityofgolden.net. A final decision on the six pieces will not be made at the May 5 meeting. A Statues continues on Page 5

Jeffco ethics celebrated from tile to tail Local business and regional animal shelter celebrated

Dr. Douglas Jackson, president/ CEO of Project C.U.R.E., delivers a moving speech on the relationship between a passionate purpose and ethics. Photo by Christy Steadman

By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com When the name of his business was announced, president Steve Barrow asked his employees from Cody Flooring & Tile to stand up and savor the applause. “What a humbling experience,” said Barrow of the award received for conducting business in an ethical manner. The Rotary Club of Golden and the

Juvenile sentencing bill causes contention District attorneys oppose bills sponsored by local legislators By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For Sen. Cheri Jahn, the motivation is clear: To bring Colorado in line with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life without parole and to allow for judicial discretion relating to circumstances behind the behavior of juveniles accused of murder. But for First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir and his fellow district attorneys, the two Senate bills, SB 180 and Jahn SB 181, proposed by Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, and Sen. Laura Woods, R-Arvada, undercut the power of the courts and give short shrift to victims. “It’s frustrating when legislation is being proposed that dismisses what victims go through,” Weir Woods said. “It’s incumbent upon district attorneys to speak up and say this is what our communities want.” SB 180 concerns a step-down program for juveniles who have been prosecuted as adults that would teach them life skills and reintegration into the community. The bill would allow some offenders to go through this program and then be considered for early parole. SB 181 would stop life without parole

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