Centennial passes new ethics code: Revisions follow expensive hearing last summer
By Peter Jones Almost one year after an expensive and oftentimes embarrassing ethics investigation of a city official, the Centennial City Council has approved a newly revised ethics code that will clarify the city’s procedures for future ethics investigations and better define what constitutes an ethical violation. The code – approved by the council unanimously [...]
A Crowning Achievement: Greenwood Village resident named Mrs. Colorado International
Melissa Anne Heideman, 38, of Greenwood Village, was crowned Mrs. Colorado International this month and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2012 during the final competition in Chicago, July 17-21. Heideman is the busy mother of two young daughters and a committed community volunteer supporting many organizations, including the Preeclampsia [...]
A story of survival: After the Holocaust, one family lives to experience the dream
Submitted by Nancy Koontz My mother and father, Paula and Irving Beer, came to Denver in 1949. The Nazis murdered their entire families who lived in Poland during the Holocaust. My parents were the only “fluke” survivors. After the war, they were put in a displaced persons camp in Ulm, Germany – where I was [...]
100th anniversary of RMS Titanic: The Unsinkable Molly Brown paved the way for women
By Linda Wommack “We’re unsinkable” was the response the now famous Molly Brown boasted to reporters shortly after she arrived safely in New York, following the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. On this 100-year anniversary of that terrible tragedy, let us step back in time to the life of the heroine, [...]
Taking therapy by the reins: Saddle Up changes lives – on horseback
By Peter Jones When 18-year-old Jacob Ancell goes out for a horse ride, it’s not just a well-groomed steed named Slick that keeps the teenager company. Speech therapist Caren Powell walks backward a few feet in front of the horse, guiding Slick around a large indoor corral while testing Jacob’s communication skills in a sort [...]
Cherry Hills elects new mayor: 3 council members reelected, ballot issues passed
By Clarissa Crozier Doug Tisdale was elected mayor in Cherry Hills Village by 47 percent of those voting. Tisdale received 540 votes to handily beat out Russell Stewart, who received 437 votes and Joe Poché, who received 161 votes April 3.
What’s Happening 4/12
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers’ April 12, 4:15 – 5 p.m., Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. Program for ages 4 – 7. Children capture the beauty of springtime by creating a batik painting and making a flower sugar cookie using frosting and candies. Register at www.greenwoodvillage.com……. For information, [...]
South Metro Denver Chamber mounts BIG push for the B.I.G. Day set for April 21
The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 2nd Annual B.I.G. Saturday, April 21. Thirty nonprofits have signed up for the event, and now the chamber is looking for volunteers to fill much-needed slots. This year’s goal is to have 1,000 volunteers helping local nonprofits with whatever needs doing between 8:30 a.m. and noon [...]
Three vie for 2 spots on South Suburban Board: Incumbent Rosser faces two challengers
By Peter Jones Three candidates are seeking two four-year positions on the South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board of Directors. Incumbent Sue Rosser is running for re-election. Two challengers, Scott LaBrash and John Castellano, are also seeking terms on the five-member board, which oversees the large tax-funded parks organization. All candidates run at large in [...]
A first-aid program for depression and psychosis: State program wins national award
By Peter Jones Many bystanders understand how to perform CPR on a heart patient, but few would know where to begin if the same passerby had a psychotic episode instead. Combatting fear and increasing awareness are the goals of Mental Health First Aid Colorado, a statewide program that is supposed to do for mental illness [...]
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