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May 9, 2014 Arapahoe County, Colorado | Volume 13, Issue 24 A publication of
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Rec district incumbents keep seats South Suburban election won by Anderson, Ostermiller and Eller By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@colorado communitymedia.com
A member of the crew secures a steel truss in place atop the amphitheater at Centennial Center Park on May 2. Photos by Chris Rotar
Shape of things to come Park amphitheater’s new covering arrives in time for summer Staff report Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, city councilmembers and staff gathered the morning of May 2 for a “topping-off” ceremony to mark the near-conclusion of improvements at Centennial Center Park’s amphitheater. Steel trusses were put in place — but not before being
signed by the mayor and councilmembers — to facilitate the amphitheater’s new covering. On June 7, the city will kick off summer and celebrate the amphitheater’s upgrades with a free concert featuring Eagles tribute band “The Long Run,” as well as additional music acts, children’s activities and food trucks. Many more events will follow throughout the summer, and the new stage covering is expected to rain-proof performances. Overall, more than $1 million in improvements to the 11-acre park, which opened in 2012, are expected to soon be completed. In addition to the stage cov-
ering, they include: • Electrical enhancements at the amphitheater that are expected to help attract professional performers. • Construction of a “loading pathway” to the amphitheater for performers. • New shade structures. • A picnic shelter at the south end of the park. The park is located on the north side of Arapahoe Road, between South Revere Parkway and South Vaughn Street. For more information, go to www.centennialco.gov/Open-Space-Parks/centennial-center-park.aspx.
The three incumbents running for the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors held on to their seats in the May 6 election. Mike Anderson was the top vote-getter with 1,045. John Ostermiller followed with 1,018, and Pam Eller received 987. The closest challenger was Tom Mike Anderson: 1045 Wood, who John K. Ostermiller: 1018 got 298 votes. Pam Eller: 987 Anderson, Tom Wood: 298 retired from John Watson: 241 his career as Sally Daigle: 205 a manager Stan Szabelak: 136 in the petTravis Nicks: 91 rochemical industry, has lived in Lone Tree for 12 years and in the district for 25. He’s active with the Lone Tree Men’s Golf Club and several nonprofits. “The first priority for the board is to keep our parks, trails and recreational facilities open and safe for everyone in the community,” he said. “I will continue to provide leadership to ensure that we take
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Hoppy times make way to Centennial Two breweries open at opposite ends of city By Jane Reuter
jreuter@colorado communitymedia.com
Like all others assembled for the “topping-off ” event, Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon, center, donned a hard hat.
The south metro area’s beverage options just got a whole lot hoppier. Two breweries opened recently on opposite ends of Centennial. Blue Spruce Brewing Company opened April 26 at County Line Road and Colorado Boulevard — a light stone’s throw away from Highlands Ranch’s northern border. And Two22 Brew opened in late February east of E-470 and Quincy Avenue near Aurora. Both operators report warm receptions from their communities, and are gathering strong reviews from beer connoisseurs. Less than a week into Blue Spruce’s operation, owner Rick Kane said what’s most surprised him is the volume of business. “We have been just packed every day,” said the former Cimarron Middle School biology teacher. “People have come in from the neighborhood saying, ‘We’ve
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A crane hoists the steel truss up toward its permanent position atop the amphitheater May 2 at Centennial Center Park.
Centennial City Councilmember Keith Gardner signs his name on the truss, not far from the mayor’s name to his left.
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