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Community mosaic makes its mark
GURA’s public art project is now on display on the CoorsTek building at 9th and Washington Ave. Crews worked to hang the large mosaic banner comprised of community photos sent in from Golden’s residents. The template is based on a painting donated by local artist Jesse Crock of the North and South Table Mountains. Photo by Amy Woodward
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Sandlin fled Jeffco jail for 10-day crime spree First inmate in detention center’s history to escape indicted on 35 counts By Amy Woodward
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A Jefferson County grand jury returned a 35-count indictment against Travis Sandlin, 33, who escaped from the Jeffco Detention Center in October. Following his escape, Sandlin went on a 10day crime spree across the Denver area before
his capture in Boulder. Sandlin stole seven cars in six cities between Oct. 6 and 15 and broke into cars, garages and houses, according to the indictment. His charges include, but are not limited to, six counts of second-degree burglary, five counts of identity theft and four counts of aggravated motor vehicle theft. A date for his advisement Sandlin was not released by press time. Shortly after midnight on Oct. 5, Sandlin escaped from the north tower on the sixth floor at the Jefferson County Detention Facility after
breaking through wire mesh located in the facility’s multiple recreation yards. From there, Sandlin jumped 15 to 20 feet down onto a roof, and continued descending the tower; jumping nearly 20 feet each time before reaching ground. He had a 30-minute head start before officials realized he was gone, the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office reported. The Jeffco Board of County Commissioners approved a $100,000 funding request last year from the sheriff’s office to fix and reinforce the meshing system. Sandlin was the first inmate in the detention center’s history to escape from the jail.
City manager to retire Golden may start search for Bestor’s successor in March By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Golden City Manager Mike Bestor announced his retirement last week during city council’s weekly meeting. “It’s been a great job,” Bestor said. “I’m really going to miss it.” A date for Bestor’s departure has not been set, but council was advised to begin its search as soon as next month. After his announcement, city
council and staff stood to applaud Bestor. “Pass around the tissues,” Councilor Joe Behm said. Councilors will sit on a screening committee with recruiters to review candidates. Mayor Marjorie Sloan will offi cially apBestor point members during city council’s next meeting on Thursday, March 12. Bestor said he will stay on as city manager until a replacement is found. He has been the city manager for 21 years. “I’ve been working since I was
16,” Bestor said, who turns 70 in March. “It’s time — I earned it.” Bestor holds a bachelor’s in business management from the University of Detroit and earned a master’s in science from the University of Utah. When the news broke about Bestor’s retirement, feedback came quickly from the public. Eric Anderson, CEO of SE2, a Colorado-based communications firm, tweeted to Sam Mamet, executive director of the Colorado Municipal League, “Truly exceptional leader (right @SamMamet).” In his letter to council, Bestor encouraged council to explore avenues and new ways of doing business that he never imagined.
“I’ve been working since I was 16. It’s time — I earned it.” Golden City Manager Mike Bestor “I hope I never hear anyone say things like, ‘That’s not the way Mike would have done it!’,” he wrote. “Golden’s future is exciting and change is good. Go for it!”