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SOUTH SUBURBAN ELECTION
Incumbent, former Littleton mayor win seats LaBrash and Taylor will be sworn in at next parks and rec district meeting By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Incumbent Scott LaBrash and former Littleton Mayor Jim Taylor are the preliminary winners of two seats on the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors.
District spokeswoman Teresa Cope said the district hopes to certify the results on May 11, and LaBrash and Taylor will be sworn in at the meeting that evening for four-year terms, joining board members John Ostermiller, Mike Anderson and Pam Eller, while Taylor Susan Rosser’s second term is expiring. The May 3 election pitted LaBrash, of Centennial, and
Taylor, of Littleton, against Ed Avery and Tom Woods, both of Centennial. “I’m pleased to be back on the board again,” Taylor said. “I’m looking forward to doing some exciting things.” Taylor said he was looking forward to workLaBrash ing closely with South Suburban Executive Director Rob Hanna. Taylor is no stranger to the district, hav-
CELEBRATING CENTENNIAL
ing served on the board from 1986 to 2000. The retired teacher and principal also spent 20 years on the Littleton City Council after being city treasurer and a city councilmember in Northglenn. Both LaBrash and Taylor said prior to the election they want to focus on maintaining facilities, especially ones that generate revenue, such as the district’s golf courses. LaBrash received 897 votes, while Taylor got 558. Tom Wood, who also ran Election continues on Page 9
Airport’s winter work draws honor Centennial Airport among three in state to receive award for excellence Staff report
The Arapahoe High School choral group sings the national anthem at Centennial’s 12th annual “State of Our City” event, held at Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center on April 28. For more coverage of the event, turn to page 5. Photo by Alex DeWind
Centennial Airport was among three Colorado airports to receive a national award for excellence in maintaining operations during rough winter conditions. The airports were recognized with the Balchen/Post award at the annual International Aviation Snow Symposium in Buffalo, New York, on April 27, according to a news release. Also receiving the award were Denver International Airport and Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. The awards are based on criteria for work during the 2015-16 snow season,
Sheriff’s office makes switch to black uniforms
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ON THE DIAMOND
Deputies modernize look starting May 1 By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
From left, Arapahoe County Undersheriff Louie Perea, Capt. Chris George, Capt. Mark Ortler, Capt. Laurie Halaba, Bureau Chief Glenn Thomson and Bureau Chief Larry Etheridge pose for a photo at Centennial’s “State of Our City” address on April 28. During the Centennial event, Mayor Cathy Noon noted that the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is changing its uniform color from blue to black. Photo by Alex DeWind
First responders of Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office are sporting new attire as of May 1: all-black uniforms. After more than 60 years of wearing the same uniforms, the sheriff’s office upgraded to a modern and cost-friendly look, according to a news release. Deputies turned in their cobalt-blue shirts and striped pants for all-black uniforms. New patches recognize their history as the first sheriff’s office in the state and include the rank of each Uniforms continues on Page 9
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