Human-animal bond brings community together: Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry draws record crowd
The Homes with Hearts Foster program, humane education, animal welfare investigations and equine services are just some of the programs that will benefit from the funds raised at the 19th annual Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry, May 5. Thousands of two- and four-legged friends took part in the largest dog walk in the nation at [...]
Citizen’s arrest lands accused thief in jail
A citizen’s arrest last week in Centennial resulted in criminal charges against a robbery suspect and no injuries to the arresting parties, but that does not mean Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson is recommending the practice.
Centennial’s Spring Fling this Saturday, May 12
South Suburban Parks and Recreation and the city of Centennial are again partnering for the fifth annual Centennial Spring Fling this Saturday, May 12.
It’s time to play: Centennial Center Park opens after long wait
By Peter Jones Centennial Center Park saw its grand opening last week, but the April 27 ribbon cutting and official dedication were mere formalities for residents who had been climbing over the official barricades for weeks. “Many of us have already been here using it and enjoying it, but now we don’t have to [...]
Districts holding elections next week
As the campaign season for the November elections gets underway, it may be easy to forget about three lower-profile special-district elections slated for next week.
Fleurish – Kempe Gala transports guests to Hong Kong
By Glory Weisberg The Kempe Foundation transported around 500 people in the Marriott City Center, April 21, to Hong Kong for its 40th anniversary celebration. Leading the virtual tour were Jack and Adrienne Ruston Fitzgibbons, who lined up lion dancers and the main act, The Silhouettes, a local ballet-type group that won the hearts and [...]
History Colorado Center a spectacular tribute to the state’s past
By Rosemary Fetter It’s a new day for Colorado history. From storytelling time machines and hands-on exhibits to a terrazzo Great Map of Colorado embedded in the atrium floor, the new History Colorado Center is not only impressive, it’s just plain fun. Finally, we have a history museum that captures the spirit of our state [...]
Cherry Creek District to decide ballot questions
Proposals would expand high schools, support general fund By Peter Jones The Cherry Creek School District Board of Education has voted to place a $125 million bond and a $25 million budget override on this November’s ballot. Much of the revenue from the bond issue would be used to pay for expansions at southeast [...]
Test theft postpones Cherry Creek High School ACT test
By Peter Jones A security breach this week at Cherry Creek High School means about 800 juniors will have to wait until May 8 to take their ACT college-placement tests. On April 23, ACT and Advanced Placement test materials were discovered missing from what was described as a “very secure area” within the school, Cherry [...]
Sullivan back on the streets
Former sheriff serving 2 years probation By Peter Jones After 17 days in jail, but five months of criminal intrigue in the media, former Arapahoe County Sheriff Pat Sullivan became a free man again April 21. He was released for good behavior on what is called “good time served.”
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