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District attorney, congressman join race for governor Republican George Brauchler among those seeking to replace Hickenlooper BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
by their teachers. Each year the EEF honors 50 students in the Elizabeth school district ranging from fifth grade through high school. The event was held in the cafetorium of Elizabeth High School, where tables were set with red tablecloths, red and white balloons adorned the edges of the room, and a multitude of metallic stars, of course, were hung on the walls. An all-student string quartet played throughout the hourlong dinner. Superintendent Douglas Bissonette opened the awards portion of the evening.
George Brauchler is seeking to trade his 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office for one in the state Capitol. Brauchler, a Republican, is campaigning to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper in the 2018 election. Citing what he called “ a lack of real leadership at the state level,” Brauchler said he wants to push for a stronger economy and tougher sentences for violent criminals. Brauchler “Our governor has spent the last six years being affable,” said Brauchler, who announced his candidacy April 5. On the heels of Brauchler’s announcement, the race was infused with another big name, this one on the Democratic side. Six-term Congressman Ed Perlmutter made his candidacy for governor official on April 9. Perlmutter, of Golden, was first elected to the U.S. House in 2006. He represent Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, which largely comprises politically diverse Jefferson County. Brauchler was elected district attorney in 2012 and re-elected after running
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Autumn Beschorner shows off her STARS award, which includes the special words written by the teacher who nominated Beschorner. PHOTOS BY JODI HORNER
STARS Award ceremony salutes local students
Lena Aslan receives her medal at the STARS awards ceremony April 1 at Elizabeth High School.
Elizabeth Education Foundation dinner held at high school BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The Elizabeth Education Foundation honored its 50 STARS Award recipients at a formal dinner held for the students and their parents on April 1. “STARS stands for Students Taking Academics and Responsibility Seriously,” said EEF president Mary Smith. The students are nominated
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