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Mullen fumbles after firing Logan: Creek scores from Mullen’s melee

by editorial January 25, 2012 Local

By Tom Barry Typically, Mullen High School has made headlines for its athletic prowess in achieving numerous state championships. This small private Catholic school with 800 students is a formidable competitor, with its extensive girls and boys sports programs.  The school actually began as an orphanage and school for boys in 1932, at a dairy [...]

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Voter cards sent to county voters: Clerk, Recorder’s Office notes district changes

by editorial January 25, 2012 Local

By Peter Jones Registered voters in Arapahoe County should have received voter information cards in the mail by now. The cards note the voter’s current congressional, legislative and county districts – as well as their election precincts, all of which may have changed recently due to redistricting. Due to a computer misprint, Clerk and Recorder [...]

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Former county judge runs for DA: Feldman is only Democrat in the race

by editorial January 25, 2012 Local

By Peter Jones After weeks of speculation in political and legal circles, recently retired Arapahoe County Judge Ethan Feldman has confirmed that he will run for district attorney as a Democrat. Feldman, who stepped down from the bench last month, made the announcement with the launch of his campaign website on Jan. 13. The candidate [...]

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Remembering ‘Point Four’ in Ethiopia: Greenwood Village filmmaker documents U.S. impact on his homeland

by editorial January 25, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

By Peter Jones Ethiopia is a country of unique resilience. Often called the cradle of human civilization, the region is widely considered the birthplace of early homosapiens. Ethiopia was no less distinct as it emerged with a dynasty that could purportedly be traced to the Bible’s King Solomon. The emperor led his nation headfirst into [...]

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Greenwood Village honors police officers

by editorial January 25, 2012 Local

By Clarissa Crozier Greenwood Village Chief of Police John Jackson presented Team Commendation awards to recognize four police interventions at City Council Jan. 9. “The awards symbolize the teamwork that we recognize as very important for our success,” Jackson said.

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Spotlight on Business – Grill at the Pines branches out

by editorial January 25, 2012 Business

By Peter Jones If a restaurant reopens in the forest and no one has eaten there for a while, does it make a sound … or even a decent prime-rib dip sandwich? Grill at the Pines may be challenged by location, in a woody area tucked away on the northern outskirts of Castle Rock, but [...]

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Service Directory: A Guide to Local Service Providers

by editorial January 25, 2012 Business

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Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza thrills Stock Show crowd

by editorial January 19, 2012 Front Page

No matter how you like your entertainment, the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza was a thriller for all in attendance. The event was filled with cultural pageantry, bull riders and bareback riders, trick roping, mariachi and the daring Paso de la Muerte or “Death Jump.” Jerry Diaz, a fourth-generation champion charro from San Antonio, Texas, highlighted the [...]

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Court of Appeals judge honors Greenwood Village city manager

by editorial January 19, 2012 Front Page

By Clarissa Crozier Greenwood Village City Manager Jim Sanderson received a special visit from Judge John Irwin, who serves in the Nebraska Court of Appeals, during the Jan. 9 City Council meeting. Judge Irwin’s visit to Greenwood Village was prompted by his work with Sanderson this past summer. Sanderson assisted and facilitated a three-day meeting [...]

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Englewood Depot for sale: Building – since relocated – was city’s historic railroad station

by editorial January 19, 2012 Local

By Peter Jones Hundreds of people drive down West Dartmouth Avenue in Englewood, many wondering about that little Southwestern, seemingly abandoned building on the corner of Dartmouth and Galapago Street. Such brief curious glances are the most regular attention that the so-named Englewood Depot has received in recent years. Just what is the structure used [...]

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