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June 2, 2016 VOLUME 150 | ISSUE 26 | 50¢

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Golden High School Read about the history of Golden’s High School PAGE 32.

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Suspects charged in home invasion Authorities continue search for fourth suspect By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com

or recreational purposes, according to information provided by Kate McIntire, public engagement director with the county. Commissioners also approved an additional limitation that the property shall be managed as an 18-hole public golf course, along with any additional park, open space, or recreational uses, for ten years after Prospect Recreation & Park District acquires the property.

Two people alleged to be involved in the May 16 home invasion and stabbing in Golden had charges formally filed against them on May 27 in the Jefferson County courthouse. Caleb Dwayne Williams, 21, has 30 counts of charges against him, including felony charges of attempted murder in the second degree, first-degree assault, eight counts of attempted aggravated robbery, and two counts each of first-degree burglary, menacing, conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery. He is also charged with third-degree assault and false imprisonment, both misdemeanors, and 10 counts of violent crime. Williams is in the Jefferson County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond. Julia Katharine Johnson, 19, was charged with accessory to burglary, accessory to robbery and accessory to menacing. All are felonies. Johnson is also being held at the Jefferson County jail on a $200,000 cash bond. A court date for next appearances for Williams and Johnson, who have not entered pleas, has not been set. A 17-year-old male is also a suspect in the case. He is being tried as a juvenile. On May 23, a petition in delinquency was filed accusing him of felony charges of attempted murder in the second degree, first-degree assault, three counts of firstdegree burglary, six counts of attempted aggravated robbery, three counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary and two counts each of menacing and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery. Two misdemeanor charges include third-degree assault and false imprisonment, and he is also charged with aggravated juvenile offender.

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Although the Zitoli twins are very different, they have a special bond. “Having a twin is amazing,” Joe said of his sister, Grace, who has Down syndrome. “It’s something no one else can understand, unless you’re a twin.” Photo by Christy Steadman

Standout Golden grad touches many lives By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Grace Zitoli loves to sing and dance. She has won art awards for

her paintings and reads “National Geographic.” She loves chocolate and 7-Up. And she has donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love three times. “Every day with her is a miracle,” Grace’s mom, Laurie Zitoli, said. “She’s just amazing to me. In her mind, she can do anything.”

Grace has Down syndrome, has had two open heart surgeries and survives because of a pacemaker. When Grace was 4 years old, doctors said she wasn’t going to live long. But Grace is a fighter. She turned 19 on May 3. And Grace continues on Page 7

Applewood Golf Course deal close Commissioners approve $1.1 million grant By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Prospect Recreation and Parks District, a special district that serves unincorporated Jefferson County, Fairmount and Applewood, is getting closer to a deal to take ownership of

Applewood Golf Course. Jefferson County Commissioners voted in favor of a $1.1 million grant to help buy the course at their May 31 meeting. The commissioners added the Jefferson County Open Space Reverter on the property. The reverter states an Open Space property is deeded for so long as all of the property remains within Jefferson County boundaries and is used by a public entity for public open space, park

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