Western Stock Show Association announces Executive Committee
The Western Stock Show Association (DBA, National Western Stock Show) unanimously re-elected Ron Williams to continue as chairman of the WSSA. The WSSA board also elected the following officers: First Vice President Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, Second Vice President George “Buck” Hutchison and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Gustafson. In addition to the Executive Committee elections, the board approved Guy [...]
Diners raise $320K during Dining Out for Life
A loyal community of 90,000 diners across the Denver metro and Boulder area supported Project Angel Heart’s 19th annual Dining Out for Life event by dining at participating restaurants, raising an estimated $320,000 for the local nonprofit. More than 300 restaurants donated 25 percent of the day’s food sales, along with diners making generous, individual contributions [...]
Rotary Club of Denver Southeast hosts charter night celebration
Submitted by Karen C. Loeb The Rotary Club of Denver Southeast recently hosted a gala celebration to commemorate its charter from Rotary International 28 years ago to form the club. The event was held at the Cherry Hills Country Club and attended by 94 people. Today, there remain six charter members in the club, with [...]
Corrections
Due to a source error, the May 16 Villager contained misinformation about how Centennial residents voted on Amendment 64 last year. Amendment 64 was defeated by 2.1 percent, according to the City of Centennial. A previous report that it passed by 7 percent was incorrect. Also in the May 16 issue, due to a [...]
Church members run so Tanzanian children can walk
Selian Lutheran Hospital 5K Run/Walk is June 1 Many Tanzanian children are unable to walk because of softened bones caused by fluoride in the water. Thanks to the work done by specially-trained doctors at the Selian Lutheran Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania, nearly 300 children receive corrective surgery every year. On June 1, close to 200 [...]
Summer reading begins June 1 at Arapahoe Library District
District announces fun for all ages Submitted by Arapahoe Library District The Summer Reading Program at the Arapahoe Library District promises to inspire babies, toddlers, children and teens alike to discover the fun of reading through incentives, prizes and programs. Summer Reading will begin on Saturday, June 1 and run through Sunday, July 28. Babies, [...]
Military Briefs
Bloch graduates U.S. Coast Guard Academy Lauren E. Bloch has graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an ensign. The Coast Guard Academy offers a four-year educational program of instruction designed to provide cadets the knowledge and experience essential to [...]
Foundation treasurer charged with embezzlement of $350K-plus
Centennial organization helps struggling military families By Peter Jones A former volunteer for the Centennial-based Colorado National Guard Foundation has been charged with embezzling more than $350,000. Ruthann Oppenheim, the foundation’s onetime treasurer, is accused of stealing from two separate funds, including the Colorado Military Family Relief Fund, which provides financial assistance to military families. [...]
Insanity plea likely in Littleton slaying
Man charged in mother’s stabbing had history of drug abuse By Peter Jones A man charged with murdering his mother, a Littleton resident, a year ago is expected to plead not guilty by reason of insanity this week. Darin Ninneman, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder in the May 5, 2012, stabbing death of [...]
SEMSWA completes stream-bank stabilization project
Submitted by SEMSWA The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority has completed a stream-stabilization improvement project for a segment of Little Dry Creek, located adjacent to the Southgate Water and Sanitation District facilities at Orchard Avenue and Long Road in Centennial. The project was identified as a priority effort in the Little Dry Creek Master Plan. It [...]
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