30 years ago – April 17, 1987
Children on a Gilpin County School bus were not injured in an accident on Monday. The bus was hit head-on by a pickup truck on County Road #4 in the Apex Valley area. The location was estimated three miles west of Highway 119 above the bridge. Undersheriff David Martinez of the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Department assisted Trooper Sam Mitchell of the Colorado State Patrol by controlling traffic at the accident site. According to the report filed by Martinez, the school bus was parked on the road unloading students when the accident occurred. The pickup truck was driven by Arnando Isael Ojeda, 32, of Denver. He reportedly slid head-on into the parked bus. Martinez said the road was icy and snow packed. A five year old male passenger in the pickup was not seriously injured. The boy received a laceration to the chin and was released at the scene of the accident. Ojeda was driving with a valid Colorado Driver’s License, but allegedly failed to produce proof of insurance for the truck. Further information regarding the accident or possible citations could not be obtained at press time. The report was not available and Trooper Mitchell was off-duty until Friday. School Superintendent Gene Labriola was present at the location when the bus was towed from the scene to the RE-1 school bus barn. In the process of the towing the school bus, Labriola’s car was hit by the bus. Damage to the car is unknown at this time.
“Gilpin County School District’s Appreciation Spotlight is enthusiastically awarded to Mr. Lon Huckaby! Lon has recently been nominated for Colorado’s Band Masters live president. This is a very prestigious award. Mr. Huckaby is the director of the entire K-12 music and band program. He is also responsible for the administration and direction of all school activities and athletic management. Huckaby presents over 12 musical programs throughout the school year, and he works for money for the band throughout the summer and is often seen selling hot dogs at the Bronco Stadium. Lon plays many musical instruments and loves driving around in his new blue Pontiac Firebird.” Huckaby was recognized for the reasons given in the quote prepared by the selection committee at the Gilpin County School. Congratulations Lon! The entire staff of the Gilpin County RE-1 School submits a nomination ballot for the purpose of nominating an employee or employees for special appreciation and recognition each month. An employee is recognized as a formal display of appreciation for work he or she does that is beyond the call of duty. It is meant to be an honor from fellow employees. Huckaby received the Staff Appreciation Spotlight Award for the month of March.
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