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Oprah Winfrey Show to celebrate Boulder volunteer
Nov 18th
Longtime Boulder volunteer Ruth Hause will be recognized by the Oprah Winfrey Show as part of the audience for her work collecting and distributing warm coats in Boulder to those in need. The program is scheduled to air Friday, Nov. 19, and will feature an audience full of volunteers from across the country. Hause was nominated by the City of Boulder’s Department of Housing and Human Services’ Family Resource Schools Program with whom she partners to get winter wear to the lower income families this program serves.
Hause has been collecting, washing, sorting and distributing warm used coats and jackets through the Deacon’s Closet, an affiliate of First Presbyterian Church in Boulder, for 22 years.
“It is always rewarding when we receive a thank you from someone who we helped in a time of need,” Hause said. “Here at the Deacon’s Closet, we try to help everyone who needs assistance.”
In response to her invitation to attend the Oprah Winfrey Show, Hause said, “It is an honor to be recognized nationally. I hope this will let more people in Boulder know about the work we do and increase our donations. The need is growing this year, and donations are down.”
Hause was nominated by Magali Fredrick, the Family Resource School Coordinator at Creekside Elementary School.
“A lot of people play a part in helping the families we serve,” said Fredrick. “I am so happy one of these outstanding people is being appreciated by Oprah for her work.”
The Family Resource Schools Program is a joint partnership between the City of Boulder and the Boulder Valley School District to support families’ capacity to raise healthy, well-functioning and successful elementary-aged children. The program provides a broad array of prevention and early intervention services and emphasizes outreach to traditionally underserved populations to increase access to basic services and involvement in school.
SOURCE: City of Boulder press release
Police Investigate Bank Robbery, arrest suspect
Nov 18th
On Thursday, November 17, 2010, at 1:45 p.m., Boulder Police responded to a robbery at the Chase Bank in the 2500 block of Arapahoe. A male suspect walked into the bank, approached the teller and handed the teller a note. The teller quizzically asked the male a brief question. The male then demanded money. The teller fled towards the back of the bank. As the teller fled to the rear of the business, the suspect turned and exited the bank. The male was last seen walking away in a southwestern direction.
The suspect was described as a white male, 28 – 30 years of age, approximately 5’10” to 6” tall, with round facial features. He was last seen wearing a black knit watch cap with a white “NY” symbol, a gray winter coat with reflective striping, baggy jeans and white tennis shoes.
After the incident, Officer Keith Steinman recognized the male from surveillance photographs. The suspect was subsequently identified as Michael Thomas Segrue with a DOB of 07/25/1981. Police executed a search and an arrest warrant at 8:15 p.m. for Segrue at an apartment located at1444 Folsom. Segrue was arrested without incident.
The case number for this incident is 10-14228.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Ruth Christopher at 303-441-3330.
SOURCE: BOULDER POLICE MEDIA RELEASE
Santa flips the switch #boulder
Nov 16th
Downtown Boulder Gets Ready to Switch on the Holidays with a Not-to-Be-Missed Entrance from Santa Himself. Santa flips the switch illuminating the County Courthouse, Pearl Street Mall & Star on Flagstaff Mountain this Saturday (Nov. 20)
Boulder, Colo. (November 16, 2010): On Saturday, November 20, Downtown Boulder will shine brighter than ever when Santa “switches” on the lights illuminating the Pearl Street Mall, Boulder County Courthouse and star on Flagstaff Mountain. This year, over 35,000 bulbs will light up Pearl Street alone! Along the pedestrian mall, 30 trees with be adorned with LED holiday lights (courtesy of the City of Boulder), as well as the shade structure on the 1300 block and skyline silhouettes on Pearl Street at the intersections of 10th and16th streets, not to mention 32 lighted snowflakes along the mall perimeter.
Before the lights are flipped, enjoy live performances by the Casey Middle and Boulder High School choirs. Santa’s promised a fantastic grand entrance this year, led as always, by the Fairview High School drum corps. Immediately following Switch on the Holidays, the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza will present Light up the Ice, a holiday ice show starring local skating stars – with a special appearance by Tweedles the Elf and the Rat King from the Nutcracker. After the show the rink will be open for all to enjoy free ice skating between 6:30-10 p.m.
Downtown Boulder’s Switch on the Holidays is a free event and open to the public. This annual event is produced by Downtown Boulder, Incorporated. This year’s presenting sponsor is One Boulder Plaza and supporting sponsors include: Colorado Capital Bank, the Camera, KBCO and the City of Boulder Parking Services.
About Downtown Boulder, Inc. (DBI)
Downtown Boulder, Incorporated (DBI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to continued preservation and enhancement of Downtown Boulder as the heart of the greater Boulder community. We work to maintain downtown as the center of commerce, government, culture, and leisure. DBI members support the overall vitality of downtown through public advocacy, political involvement, and community events that enhance the Boulder experience for residents and visitors. Membership in Downtown Boulder, Incorporated (DBI) is voluntary and open to any interested person or organization.
