October 8, 2015
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WEST METRO CHAMBER ADDS TO HALL OF FAME
Prospect adds two ballot issues Measures 5B, 5C could help purchase, maintain golf course By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
The West Chamber honored five outstanding citizens in its second Hall of Fame luncheon on Sept. 29. To read about this year’s inductees turn to page 12. Photo by Clarke Reader
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‘Prospect has historically had a significantly lower mill levy than other park districts in Jefferson County.’
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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The fate of the Applewood Golf Course is still up in the air, but the Prospect Recreation and Park District now has two ballot measures, Prospect 5B and 5C, to support the purchase and upkeep of the course. Measure 5B seeks a one-mill levy increase for operating costs and ongoing maintenance of all Prospect Recreation and Park District properties, not just the Applewood Golf Course. Measure 5C seeks voter approval to incur debt to finance the purchase of the golf course property, up to $9 million. This debt will only be incurred if the district is able to enter into an agreement to purchase the property. According to information provided by the Melanie Martin Save Applewood with SAGC Golf Course (SAGC) organization, if this measure passes but the district for some reason is unable to buy the property, then the debt will not be issued and the mill levy increase will not be imposed. “Prospect has historically had a significantly lower mill levy than other park districts in Jefferson County,” said Melanie Martin, with SAGC, in an email interview. “This is for an average increase in their tax bill that equates to the cost of a movie ticket, or a few cups of Starbucks or Happy Meals, per month. Once open space is lost, it’s gone for good.” Prospect has had three mills since the district was first created in 1999, according to Tim Flynn, with the district. He said the volunteers behind the ballot measures were dedicated. For more information, visit www. YesForProspectParks.com “I’ve never seen people as involved and passionate as I have about this,” he said. Prospect cannot spend any taxpayer money on the campaign for the measures, so SAGC is taking the reins to get the word out to the more than 5,000 people in the district. Language from the organization emphasizes the grassroots, neighbor-toneighbor nature of the campaign, and volunteers are actively raising funds to keep work going. “Residents can help us save the property and alleviate the traffic and safety concerns and mitigate the overcrowding of area schools which would be caused by such a large influx of homes in the area,” Martin wrote. “They can also help avoid the destruction of an active recreational facility that promotes the health and well-being of the community, act as stewards of the land, to preserve it for the wildlife which has long lived and relied on the property, and protect the Clear Creek ecosystem.” For more information, visit www.YesForProspectParks.com.
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.