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South Metro Chamber turns 90: Enduring – and active – organization does more than mind its business

by editorial December 29, 2011 Chambers of Commerce

By Peter Jones Terry McElhaney has more reasons than one to be thankful for the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. The Littleton native is the communications manager, but his ties to the chamber run deeper than a biweekly paycheck. In 1924, the association that would eventually become the south suburbs’ leading business-support organization was [...]

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DA candidate promises change: Hansen serves under Chambers

by editorial December 29, 2011 Front Page

By Peter Jones  Leslie Hansen spent six years as assistant district attorney to Carol Chambers, but that does not mean she would follow in the path of her controversial predecessor if she were elected as the new district attorney next year. Hansen, 53, says she would be more involved in the courtroom and says communication [...]

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Newell brings holiday cheer to Littleton

by editorial December 22, 2011 Front Page

Sen. Linda Newell (D-Littleton) joined Littleton senior citizens at the Littleton Buck Community Recreation Center, a division of South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Newell and her daughter Brittany, a 21-year-old music major at Arapahoe Community College, sang a chorus of holiday tunes for a group of about 100 community members. Along with extensive business experience, Newell [...]

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Arapahoe County adopts 2012 budget

by editorial December 22, 2011 Front Page

Pension increase proves controversial By Peter Jones The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners has approved a $332 million budget for 2012 on a 4-1 vote. Supporters say the budget passed on Dec. 13 is structurally balanced while controlling spending and continuing to provide quality services. The budget continues to fund such core departments as law [...]

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Cherry Creek cooperating with investigation: Sullivan associate still works for district

by editorial December 15, 2011 Front Page

By Peter Jones Cherry Creek School District is one of the organizations still reeling from the shock of last month’s arrest of former Arapahoe County Sheriff Patrick Sullivan on felony drug charges. District spokeswoman Tustin Amole said a meeting of Sullivan’s past associates within the district was held shortly after news broke of the former [...]

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Uplifting gingerbread houses: Hyatt Regency displaying holiday work of inner-city kids

by editorial December 15, 2011 Front Page

Hyatt Regency displaying holiday work of inner-city kids By Peter Jones A gingerbread house can bring out an odd mix of childlike playfulness and mature dedication. Grisel Esquibel used icing as stucco, decorating her house with a kind of studious abandon – while meticulously making it all up as she went along.

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An inspiration to all: Philanthropist, restauranteur Noel Cunningham services set for Dec. 9

by editorial December 8, 2011 Fleurish

By Glory Weisberg Noel Cunningham died Dec. 1, after an illustrious career in the restaurant business and along with wife, Tammy, named 2009 Villagers of the Year by this newspaper. The honor was bestowed upon them because of their remarkable philanthropic dedication to helping Ethiopian youth. Annually they travel to the country where 51 percent [...]

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Community stunned by former Arapahoe County Sheriff Pat Sullivan’s arrest – updated

by editorial December 8, 2011 Front Page

Former Arapahoe County sheriff accused of trading meth for sex By Peter Jones Community leaders are expressing shock and sadness over the Nov. 29 arrest of former Arapahoe County Sheriff Patrick Sullivan on charges that the longtime law enforcement stalwart attempted to trade illegal drugs for sex. During a surveillance operation conducted in part by [...]

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Greenwood Village Council sworn in

by editorial December 1, 2011 Front Page

By Clarissa Crozier Before the Greenwood Village City Council meeting Nov. 21, Mayor Ron Rakowsky and eight council members were sworn in after being elected Nov. 8. New council members Leslie Schluter and T.J. Gordon join reelected Rakowsky and council members Tom Bishop, Gary Kramer, Jerry Presley, Jeff Roemer, Denise Rose and Bette Todd. “We’ve [...]

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Protecting Colorado’s children: Littleton’s Newell wrote bill creating ombudsman

by editorial December 1, 2011 Front Page

By Peter Jones In May, Colorado became the 28th state in the nation to create the position of a child-protection ombudsman as way to better address discrepancies in the child-welfare system. State Sen. Linda Newell, the Littleton Democrat whose legislation initiated the post, and new state Ombudsman Becky Miller Updike are endeavoring to get the [...]

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