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In Lone Tree, mayor’s race sparks excitement for first time in a generation
It has been 16 years since a mayoral race in Lone Tree has been contested. But this year’s election, on May 7, is different. Wynne Shaw and Marissa Harmon, two…
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Northwest Douglas County biz chamber unveils new name after merger, looking at ‘unified approach’ to growth
During an annual awards breakfast, Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corp. officials announced a merger and rebrand. The new entity is called the Douglas County Economic Development Corp. “This exciting rebrand signifies a unified approach to economic development in Douglas County,” said the EDC’s CEO Ellie Reynolds. “We are committed to providing you…
Douglas County schools expand security team, add school resource officers
Douglas County School District has added several school resource officers and security personnel, paid for by funds voters approved in an initiative last year. Superintendent Erin Kane said the district hired seven additional school resource officers with more in the hiring process, as well as multiple campus security specialists, who help patrol schools for safety…
Citing ‘devastating’ impact to budget, Douglas County schools leader opposes proposed funding change
A school funding proposal moving through the state legislature would put Douglas County School District’s financial future in jeopardy by limiting state monies to the district. So says district Superintendent Erin Kane, who joined other public school administrators to testify at the Capitol against House Bill 24-1448. Introduced by Democratic Speaker of the House Rep.…
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PRESS RELEASE: Yoli Casas & Marielena Suarez Named 2024 Recipients of Sheila Bugdanowitz Leadership Development Award
Rose Community Foundation announced ViVe Wellness Founder and Executive Director Yoli Casas and Organización Papagayo CEO Marielena Suarez as the 2024 co-recipients of the Sheila Bugdanowitz Leadership Development…
Sports
CHSAA adopts high school shot clock for varsity teams
After several months of debate, the Colorado High School Activities Association formally adopted the use of a 35-second shot clock in prep basketball. The decision came during the association’s legislative council meeting on April 23. The change takes effect in the 2026-2027 school year for varsity boys and girls teams. The association’s legislative council approved…
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Why a Parker man turned to art to explore life’s cycles
When he felt like he was at his lowest, Mark Steinhauser found inspiration in his late mother’s artwork. Though he wasn’t an artist, later in life, he became one and has turned his hardships into art. He will be exhibiting works from his latest series, “Life Cycles,” at the Deep Space Event Center in Parker. …
Coming Attractions: A full range of storytelling at Women+Film Festival
Every year, Denver Film hosts the Women+Film Festival, a particularly special event that shines a much-deserved spotlight on stories told by and about women. This year’s event features 13 full-length films and a shorts program. It opens on Wednesday, April 10, and runs through Sunday, April 14, at the Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. We connected with…
Coming Attractions: Spring arrives with fun for all interests
Spring is an interesting season here in Colorado — you’re never entirely sure what you’re going to get. It could be the biggest blizzard of the year, days and days of rain, or nothing but blue skies smiling at me, as the song goes. With that in mind, my recommendations for welcoming spring tend to…
Locals celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, drinks, dancing
The streets of the metro Denver area might have been icy in places, but they were also peppered with green amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. And in Highlands Ranch, because of last week’s snow, there are still festivities to look forward to. For two Irish pubs in the south metro region, the weekend is one…
Columns & Opinion
Paige McFarland: Water conservation is priority for Centennial Water
After last month’s near-record snowstorm, I know I am not alone when I say that I am ready to get…
Michael Norton: From fear to confidence in sales
In last week’s column I shared how to navigate the sales spectrum. Encouraged by someone I look up to and…
Patricia Kummer: Making the most of tax time
Springtime should be all flowers and bunnies and sunshine … and taxes. Hopefully yours have been filed and you did…
Michael Norton: Professionalism, assertiveness and aggression in sales
In the dynamic world of sales, assertiveness reigns supreme as a defining trait that separates the good from the great.…
Letters
Letter: Support Calvarese and women
This year’s CD4 election is an opportunity to move forward. A big reason why it may not make sense to…
Letter: Love letter to Douglas County
On March 27, 2022, my husband and I went mountain biking on the Hidden Mesa Trail in Douglas County. Sadly,…
Letter: Consider Calvarese
While Congressional District 4 (Douglas County and the Eastern Plains) is historically a Republican district, it may no longer make…
Local LIFE
Review: Flamenco dance elevates the COVID experience into modern folklore in ‘Fronteras’ show at Lakewood Cultural Center
Dance company Flamenco Vivo performed “Fronteras” for a packed opening matinee on April 17 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The show’s theme was boundaries, but the illusions to the COVID-19 pandemic experience were undeniable. According to the Flamenco Vivo company’s founder Carlota Santana, the connections to the pandemic are not a coincidence. “The choreographers started…
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