As reported in earlier columns, those zany R-1 Board of Education members are always looking for ways to increase enrollment in the school district — it brings them more state funds, don’t you know? This week, we have the tale of longtime board member Jon DeStefano handing out candy bars. Not just any candy bars, mind you. “Heresheis” Bars.” The Heresheis Bars celebrate his first granddaughter, Madison Marie Loyle, who was born in late March at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. The ingredients of the candy bar include sugar and spice and everything nice. The bar was “manufactured” by Katie and Paris Loyle. Word has it DeStefano is having trouble getting through board meetings without bringing up the subject.
And down the hill in Wheat Ridge …
It’s hard to get one past Wheat Ridge City Councilors, that is of course if they’re paying attention. During his state of the county presentation to the council, Jeffco Commissioner Richard Sheehan addressed the controversial group home issue. He told the council of the problems the county faced when it contemplated placing the home in Pine, and then he said that the county picked up a nice site in Wheat Ridge. After a few seconds of silence, while the words floated in the air, Sheehan noted that he was joking and a few of the council people finally let out a chuckle.
Proving that not all governments are stiff and boring, Wheat Ridge posted the following on its Web site:
Question:
Of the listed Beatles’ songs, which is your favorite?
I Want to Hold Your Hand; Nowhere Man; Eleanor Rigby; Strawberry Fields Forever; Hey Jude; Come Together; Let it Be
As of April 21, Eleanor Rigby was leading the pack, followed by Let it Be and Hey Jude.
To vote, visit www.ci.wheatridge.co.us.