November 19, 2015
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RICH MILITARY HISTORY
Protesters in Lakewood demonstrate against public lands leasing for drilling for oil and gas. Photo by Clarke Reader
Protestors block BLM School of Mines ROTC honors vets entrance
Photo courtesy of Frances Aguilar/Colorado School of Mines ROTC.
Flag-raising ceremony takes place on campus
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Roughly 60 Army and Air Force ROTC cadets performed a flag raising ceremony to honor veterans Nov. 11 on the steps of Guggenheim Hall at the school’s campus in Golden. This was the seventh year the Colorado School of Mines’ Department of Military Science put on a flag-raising ceremony. Although snowy weather deterred a large spectator turnout this year, all veterans and anybody of the community who wants to thank a veteran is welcome to attend future
Veteran’s Day flag-raising ceremonies, said Frances Aguilar, the school’s ROTC University Liaison. Since 1911, when military instruction began at the School of Mines, veteran alumni has participated in every major conflict the U.S. has been involved in, Aguilar said. “Because of the rich military history among our alumni and community, it’s important to honor them,” Aguilar said. To learn more about Colorado School of Mines’ Department of Military Science, call 303-273-3380 or visit www.mines.edu. To get to the Department of Military Science, click on “Inside Mines,” select “Academic Departments,” and scroll to “Additional Programs” and select “Military Science/ROTC.”
SEEING IT ALL COME TOGETHER
Group speaks against public lease program By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com More than 50 protesters gathered outside of the Bureau of Land Management’s office in Lakewood with a direct message for the government — keep it in the ground. BLM continues on Page 5
Applewood Golf closer to PRPD sale Purchase agreement, rezoning application dropped By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com
As they enjoy the Golden Civic Foundation’s Auction event, Foundation board member Sandra Llanes, newlyweds Blakelee Mills and Zach Mills, and Foundation board member Pat Madison pose for a photo. The evening saw 350 guests to help raise money and awareness for the many community-minded projects and programs taking place in the Golden area. “We’re celebrating it and seeing it all come together. All the volunteers that helped, they are the ones who make this happen,” Madison said. Photo by Glenn Wallace
The agreement to purchase Applewood Golf Course between Developer Applewood West Holdings and the Coors Brewing Company has been terminated, which means the course could soon be in the hands of the Prospect Recreation and Park District. The announcement was made just days after the passage of ballot measures Sale continues on Page 5
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