August 11, 2016 VOLUME 150 | ISSUE 36 | 50¢
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Local airport brings new business to county
Swiss-based aircraft company among new tenants creating jobs
By Christy Steadman csteadman@colorado communitymedia.com With the additions of a Swiss-based airplane company, a convenience store and a fastfood restaurant, the Jefferson County-owned and -operated
municipal airport is continuing to live up to expectations as a positive economic force in the community, county and airport officials say. Pilatus Aircraft, a Swiss company that develops, produces and sells aircraft to customers around the world, broke ground in July at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Not only will it generate jobs locally, airport director Bryan Johnson said, the company also plans to start
Jefferson County commissioners agree that the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is an asset and an economic driver in the county. It provides jobs and attracts businesses, and people can use it for recreational flying and flight school. Plus it provides fun events, such as air shows, for the community. Courtesy photo
an apprenticeship program at the airport. “As an airport, we’re thrilled to invest in them and have them on board,” Johnson said. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, spanning about 1,870 acres, is home to about 300 tenants and customers and 400 aircraft, and pumps $460 million into local coffers. About 2,600 jobs, from maintenance to administration, are based at Airport continues on Page 6
Jeffco voters asked to ‘close gap’ in funding School board approves $568 million bond and mill levy to improve schools, programs By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Jesse Crock, 33, a Golden native, paints at the 2015 Fine Arts Festival. Photo by Christy Steadman
Juried artists bring A-game to Golden Golden Fine Arts Festival takes place Aug. 20 and 21
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com There will be so much to experience on the three blocks that make up the Golden Fine Arts Festival that it will be like a living slide show of amazing art. Festival continues on Page 7
Jefferson County voters will be asked to approve a $568 million bond and mill levy package to repair the school district’s aging schools, build new ones, hire new mental health staff and update technology and other school operations. “We have got to make sure that we become the masters of our own destiny in this district and that we maintain the funds to retain the very best teachers Bond continues on Page 6
GOLDEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL RECEPTION New to the Golden Fine Arts Festival this year is a reception that takes place from 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 19 at The Briarwood Inn, 1630 8th St., in Golden. Tickets cost $22 per person and include appetizers, sweet treats and complementary
wine and beer. A quartet of the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform and attendees will have the opportunity to meet-and-greet with featured artists of the Golden Fine Arts Festival. All ages are welcome and the event is open to the public.
A limited number of tickets are available and must be purchased by Aug. 17. Tickets are available online at www. goldenchamber.org. The reception is presented in partnership with The Briarwood Inn and the Golden Chamber of Commerce.
AROUND THE FIELD Turning a double play in softball can also turn a team’s momentum. Check out this story and others as we kick off three weeks of fall sports previews on PAGE 24.
August 11 - 14 2016 Jeffco Fairgrounds
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