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Dance event aids cancer patients Pink Fund is charity for nonmedical expenses By Corrie Sahling csahling@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jo Ann Washburn of Parker considers herself relatively new to the cancer scene; she was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2014. Because she has young kids, Washburn said although she was terrified, her way of dealing with the cancer was with a fast pace — she was operated on five days after being diagnosed. “It was 1, 2, 3 go,” Washburn said. “I thought it was better because I didn’t have time to think about it.” She has not gone three months clear of cancer yet, but is hopeful that in her scan next week she is cleared. Washburn had a paycheck coming in while she was in treatment, so she fared better than most, which is why she agreed to host the Colorado Dancing with Survivors. The event raises money for The Pink Fund, a charity that provides financial support for breast-cancer patients in the form of grants for nonmedical, cost-ofliving expenses like housing, utilities and transportation. The fundraiser, held on Oct. 1, featured
A 2015 ballot measure that would allow for development around DIA By Corrie Sahling csahling@colorado communitymedia.com
Korrin Seavey and Ashton Sainz do the jitterbug during the Oct. 1 Dancing with Survivors event. Seavey is a breast cancer survivor and Sainz is a professional trained dancer. They teamed up for the event that was held to raise money for the Pink Fund, an organization that provides financial support to men and women battling cancer. Photo by Tom Munds five breast cancer survivors from Colorado who performed dances they have been practicing at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Westminster and Parker. Being able to dance means something different to each survivor.
“You are not a cancer patient when you’re dancing,” said Washburn, who performed a tango.
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Some of the Colorado Youth Pipe Band’s drummers warm-up at the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, which took place Sept. 10-13 in Estes Park. At the festival, the drum core took first place in one of the festival’s competitions, and won the drum salute contest. The pipe band, the only one in Colorado specifically for youth, has about 40 members—instrumentalists and dancers— from all over the Denver-metro area who compete and perform. Courtesy photo
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1A for DIA
Local youths keep Scottish culture alive
Pipe band, dancers to have fundraising ‘ceilidh’
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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n Scotland’s history, children often learned either traditional dance or how to play the bagpipes or drums. Although not all of them are of Scottish descent, some Denver-area youths are providing an opportunity for people to soak up some Scottish culture. The Colorado Youth Pipe Band will entertain folks with an annual fundraising “ceilidh” in Golden on Oct. 17. A ceilidh — pronounced KAY-lee — is a Scottish party that involves music and dance, explained Jacob Shelton, 15, a bagpiper from Golden. “This is the one time of the year that we get to learn non-competitive tunes,” said Meredith Wirth, 16, a bagpiper who lives in Wheat Ridge. Scottish continues on Page 14
JOIN THE CEILIDH! WHAT: Colorado Youth Pipe Band’s fundraising ceilidh WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 17 WHERE: Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave. in Golden COST: Adults $15, kids 5-12 $5, kids 4 and under free DETAILS: A ceilidh, pronounced KAY-lee, is a Scottish party involving music and dancing. The Colorado Youth Pipe Band’s fundraising ceilidh will feature live performances by the Colorado Youth Pipe Band and Highland Dancers; Skean Dubh, a Celtic/acoustic band; Queen City, Colorado’s premier pipe band; the Scottish Fiddlers; and more. Portions of the proceeds from food and beer sales from The Pasty Republic and Boulder Beer at the ceilidh will benefit the Colorado Youth Pipe Band. INFO: www.cypb.net for tickets.
1A for DIA is a 2015 ballot measure that needs both Adams County and Denver County voter approval to pass. It would amend the 1988 intergovernmental agreement that allowed Denver to build DIA, but limited non-airport commercial development. Representatives for Adams County, Denver County, Thornton, Federal Heights, Commerce City, Aurora and Brighton met with the North Metro Chamber on Oct. 2 to discuss the ballot measure. Here’s what they felt is important to know about 1A for DIA: • If the to measure were pass in November, 1,500 out of 9,000 acres of the land north of 72nd Ave along Pena Boulevard would be developed as industrial, commercial and possibly agriculture. The remaining land would be left untouched for future development consideration. No residential development will be allowed. “We are not giving anything away,” said Val Vigil, candidate for Mayor of Thornton. “That land already belongs to Denver so why not let it grow?” • Adams County would split the tax revenue generated 50/50 with Denver County and Denver will pay Adams County $10 million upfront to distribute to the cities. Even with the revenue increase, citizens will not pay a tax increase if the ballot measure is passed, according to Steve O’Dorisio, Commissioner for Adams County. • Adams County Commissioners Erik Hansen and Steve O’Dorisio, Thornton Mayor Candidate Val Vigil, Commerce City Mayor Sean Ford, Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan, Brighton Mayor Richard McLean and Federal Heights Mayor Joyce Thomas were all at the meeting to show that they have all banded together to support the passing of 1A for DIA. “This establishes cooperation between the cities,” said O’Dorisio. “This is not Denver versus Adams, it’s how do we take advantage of DIA.” In July 2015, 80 percent of Adams and Denver county voters polled said that they would vote no on 1A for DIA because they did not know enough about it, according to Erik Hansen, Adams County commissioner. “People out there are saying they have heard nothing about it, but no one is out there beating doors against it,” Hansen said. “But that also means this campaign is not as sexy.” For more information, visit www.1afordia.com.