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Greenwood Village authorities ask for public’s help in search for missing 14-year-old
The authorities in Greenwood Village are looking for a 14-year-old boy who went missing several days ago. Gabriel Aiseia, who is roughly 5-foot-8-inches tall with brown eyes and dark hair,…
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Former zookeeper Lisa Parrish finds new passion in cafe management for Arapahoe Libraries
From training animals to training employees, former zookeeper Lisa Parrish has found a new passion and creative outlet as the leader of the Smoky Hill Library cafe. Parrish, who grew up in Parker, said she joined the Smoky Hill team about two years ago after leaving a world of caring for animals. “My role as…
Littleton City Council swears in elected members
Tears were shed at the Littleton City Council meeting on Nov. 21, as Jerry Valdes said farewell to the dais where he has served for more than a decade. He and Kelly Milliman, who finished her term as the District 4 representative, wrapped up their time on the council to welcome two newly elected members…
Littleton approves $144 million budget for 2024
The City of Littleton is budgeting an additional $2.6 million for its police department next year, with plans to hire 10 new employees. The investment in public safety is one of the most notable changes in the 2024 budget, which the city council approved on Nov. 21. The total of all funds in the 2024…
Sports
Columbine punches ticket to 5A championship game
On a freezing cold night at Jeffco Stadium, Columbine football heated things up in the second half. The No. 2-seeded Rebels scored on their first three offensive possessions in the second half and got a pick-six from senior defensive back Troy Johnson in a 35-16 victory over No. 14 Chatfield in the Class 5A state…
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Coming Attractions: A myriad of ways to kick off the holiday season
The arrival of Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the holiday season, with families and friends getting together to share a meal and some great memories. And once dinner is over, what’s next on the itinerary? I have some options that will help you and your loved ones start the season off right. A…
“Shared Visions” celebrates tactile art in exhibit on display through Dec. 5 at Colorado Gallery of the Arts
Instead of simply looking — as they are normally limited to doing — visitors in a gallery last week rubbed, poked, ripped, squeezed and held the art. They were at the “Shared Visions” exhibition, a tactile art show put on through a collaboration between students from Arapahoe Community College and the Colorado Center for the…
From stone to sterling: Meet the artisans shaping the local jewelry scene
The heat of the torch, the smell of pickling solution, the sound of metal on a mandrel and the look of a completed piece are common aspects silversmiths and jewelers in the Denver metro area enjoy about their craft. Sarah DeAngelo Jewelry: “Southwest, feminine, natural and detailed” For Englewood business owner and professional jeweler Sarah…
Arapahoe Libraries invites teens to showcase their passions in annual “Geek Out” contest
For the month of November, Colorado residents between the ages of 11-18 can submit a passion project into Arapahoe Libraries’ annual “Geek Out” contest and have a chance at winning one of 12 prizes. Whether it be cosplaying, creating fan art, writing stories, or composing music, all types of projects can be entered into the…
Columns & Opinion
Aging Well: Reducing disease risk in modern life
The speaker at the January meeting of the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County will look at why humans are at…
From the editor: A good time to give
While trying to kill time in between hockey games with my children last weekend, we went into a few stores…
Michael Norton: Gratitude that transcends Thanksgiving
As the leaves turn and November arrives, gratitude gets its time in the spotlight. Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and…
From the Editor: Post election wrap up and final thoughts
I know — elections are over and for many of us, we were ready. So — why in the world…
Letters
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sonya
To Sonya Ellingboe: Reading of your retirement, my heart was filled with conflicting emotions. First, a sense of support for…
Letter to the editor: Girl power 2023
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, was the first “Girl Power” event, a collaboration between the Sturm Collaboration Campus, Arapahoe Community College,…
Letter to the editor: Marshall got it right
I am writing in support of Rep. Robert Marshall’s Nov. 16 forthright and telling column on property tax solutions. As…
Local LIFE
WinterFest brings magic to Thornton
Thornton’s WinterFest — a family-focused holiday celebration highlighted this year by fireworks and drone displays — returns Dec. 8-10 to Carpenter Park, 11000 Colorado Blvd. During WinterFest, the city creates a holiday village on the park’s playing fields, with structures that include Santa’s house, an elves’ cottage, a reindeer hospital and a gingerbread house, all…
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