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Housing could replace golf course March 3 meeting will focus on Applewood plan By Amy Woodward and Clarke Reader
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com creader@coloradoc ommunitymedia.com Residents of Applewood were informed on Friday, Feb. 6 about a housing development proposed by Molson-Coors on the Applewood Golf Course. A full application for the mixed-use development, which would include 454 homes and duplexes, has not been filed with Jefferson County, said Alan Tiefenbach, planner with Jefferson County Planning and Zoning. Housing continues on Page 12
Shanyn Cascia, right, talks with fellow dispatchers about any issues they may be having with the system’s software on Thursday, Feb. 12. Photo by Amy Woodward
Police honored in annual ceremony Golden officers lauded for outstanding service POSTAL ADDRESS
GOLDEN TRANSCRIPT (ISSN 0746-6382)
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By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The Golden Police Department had a lot to celebrate at its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 11. More than 15 awards were given to 25 of the department’s officers and supporting staff for their dedication, assistance and hard work in the community as well as outside city limits. “Working for the citizens of Golden, I think, is the best job anyone could ever have,” said Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick. Last year, Officer Mark Donohue was honored with a Life Saving Award for his assistance in saving a man’s life while off duty. Donohue was present again at the awards ceremony this year, receiving two awards in Professional
Conduct and Meritorious Service. He is proving to be an invaluable employee who is committed to the safety and education of his fellow officers through his involvement in the department as a field training officer, a driving instructor and a firearms instructor. “Officer Mark Donohue goes consistently above and beyond what is expected for an officer of his tenure,” said Sgt. Ryan Custer. And where there is someone who is need of rescuing, Donohue is consistently recognized for his courage. Last December, Donohue, along with Officers Gary Garner and Ryan Beale, advanced into the nearly frozen Clear Creek waters in Clear Creek Canyon to retrieve a man who was face-down in the water. The man, Danny Sheya, had been in a car accident when his SUV went off an embankment on U.S. Highway 6. Officers performed CPR for 16 minutes until medical personnel arrived, but Sheya was later pro-
is the best job anyone could ever have.’ Police Chief Bill Kilpatrick nounced dead. Still, Donohue said he honestly enjoys helping people, even if it means jumping into freezing water in an attempt to save someone’s life. “I felt that I had the ability to make a difference and this job seemed like a good way to do it,” Donohue said. The department broke with tradition when it honored Shanyn Cascia, dispatch supervisor, as Employee of the Year. Her picture currently hangs on the wall outside the police department with those of officers who normally receive that distinction.
“While many dispatchers take years to accumulate true compassion, Shanyn had it from day one,” Kilpatrick said. “She has an amazing ability to show genuine concern for co-workers and the public in equal measure, and what’s even more impressive is that in the seven years that she has been working for Golden police, her compassion has never fatigued.” Cascia said she was honored to be given the award but shared the credit with her fellow dispatchers for her achievement. “Any success that dispatch has had has been a team effort,” she said.
Golden Backpack program flourishes Community-based food distributor going strong By Amy Woodward
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‘Working for the citizens of Golden, I think,
Thanks to the support of the community and the dedication of volunteers, the Golden Backpack program is continuing to be a valuable asset for the city. Based on numbers received from the program’s February update, more than 350,000 kids in the Golden area have benefited from the
program’s mission to give a healthy sack lunch to a child from a low-income home. “Because of our caring Golden community, we feel so supported with time and donations of money and food,” said Peggy Halderman, executive director of the Golden Backpack Program. “Needless to say, we couldn’t do it without our volunteers.” In July 2014, more families and individuals volunteered for the summer lunch program under Golden Backpack called the Snack-nWagon, which delivers weekend sacks of food. There were 898 people who took part. The total hours contributed added up to 3,201, which the program calculated to have a value
of nearly $72,000. Generous donations from the Golden Civic Foundation and the Colorado Gives Day added $3,374 to the program’s available balance of $46,050. There are many ideas under development, Halderman said, including exploring a possible expansion of the Backpack’s summer lunch program, and growing from a six-week program to a 10-week program from June to mid-August. Further goals on the horizon include community partnerships, which would help the Golden Backpack program grow. Volunteers are always encouraged. For more information, go to www.goldenbackpack.org.