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Boy’s death triggers investigation Staff Report Wheat Ridge Police are investigating how a 10-year-old boy died last week. The boy, later identified as Angel Goodwin, who was developmentally disabled, was found unresponsive by authorities the evening of May 5 at an apartment in the 2600 block of Chase Street. “We did attempt CPR on the child,” according to Wheat Ridge Police information
officer John Romero. Angel was transported to a nearby hospital, and later died. Police were brought to the apartment by multiple 911 calls around 11:30 p.m., including one from the boy’s grandmother, who lives at that location. The death has been classified as suspicious. Wheat Ridge police carried out search warrants on the apartment, and took several items. Romero said police had also
conducted several interviews. Romero said officers were familiar with the residence, having visited it before, in tandem with Jeffco Health and Human Services. He said investigators were going those old records as part of the ongoing investigation, and that he could not elaborate on the reasons behind those past visits. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office conducted a preliminary autopsy on May 7, but results were inconclusive as to the
5 women receive vehicles
Hands of The Carpenter donated five cars to local women in need of transportation on May 9. The women were selected by nonprofits, who feel they’re doing hard work to improve their station in life. Photo by Clarke Reader
In honor of Mother’s Day, Hands of The Carpenter gave vehicles to five women in need on May 9. “These vehicles were given to us three weeks to four months ago, and they were all repaired by Hands Automotive,” said Dan Georgopulos, founder and CEO of Hands of The Carpenter. “It’s the greatest and freest gift to be able to pass something on to those in need.”
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cause and manner of death. Coroner staff said further lab studies to help determine cause of death would take up to a month to complete. Detectives with the Wheat Ridge PD continue to conduct interviews with multiple parties surrounding the death of Goodwin. Police are asking anyone with information on this case to call the tip line at 303-2352947.
Selecting the recipients: The women were nominated by nonprofits who work with them and know they are doing the best they can to better the lives of themselves and their family. Nominating groups include the Jefferson County Prosperity Project and James Resource Network.
Five women: The recipients of the cars are Karla Gomez, Amber Diecidue, Megan Corey, Cindy Carlson and Bethany Paget. In addition to receiving the keys and title to the vehicles, the women also received a safety/emergency kit, full tank of gas and a full year of maintenance on the car.
Moments of gratitude: “I am so thankful for this program, because there are so many women like us who need this,” Diecidue said. “I was getting to a place where I was starting to feel hopeless. This has restored my faith in humanity,” Paget said.
Charity helps 150 widows and single mothers annually
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY CLARKE READER creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com About Hands of The Carpenter: The faith-based organization provides an average of 250 automobile repairs or services to more than 150 single mothers and widows annually, according to provided information. In addition to operating its own repair facility, Hands partners with independent automobile repair facilities, dealerships and parts suppliers to provide the highest quality care for women in need throughout our community who need assistance. Visit www.ehands.org for more information
About Hands Automotive: The auto repair shop is owned by Hands of The Carpenter. It is a Napa AutoCare Center and staffed by ASE certified technicians.
Renewable energy laboratory celebrates 43 patents Annual awards ceremony recognizes dedicated employees Staff Report At an annual awards ceremony, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory celebrated the issuance of 43 U.S. patents in fiscal year 2014, which is the largest number in lab history, and exceeds 2013’s total by nearly three times. Min Zhang was recognized as Distinguished Innovator for dedicating 25 years of work with the lab’s Energy Department’s Bioenergy Technology Program. Two people were given a Rising Star award, which recognizes the lab’s employees who have fewer than six years of service: Chuck Booten, who works in buildings and thermal systems, and John Simon, who works in materials applications and performance. The awards ceremony, which took place this year on May 7 at the Denver West Marriott in Golden, celebrates the lab’s innovation and technology transfer accomplishments from the past year. Following the ceremony was a networking reception.
Employees of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory attend the annual Innovation and Technology Transfer Awards, which took place this year on May 7 at the Denver West Marriott. Contributed photo