SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
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Election fails to recall Barrentine Englewood councilmember survives in close contest BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
At right, Susie Spangler, of the Littleton area, concentrates during a performance at the Englewood Public Library alongside Mickail Farrin. Players from the Colorado Celtic Harp Society put on a show for patrons Sept. 20. PHOTOS BY ELLIS ARNOLD
‘Joy of sharing music’ BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Players from the Colorado Celtic Harp Society sent soothing notes through the air during a performance for patrons Sept. 20 at the Englewood Public Library. A handful of people sat in the small audience feet away from the five harpists, who played renditions of “Annie’s Song” by John Denver and “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” among several other songs. SEE HARP, P11
Carolyn Hinds, 83, smiles after giving background information about a song she and other harpists performed.
Mickail Farrin, who lives in Evergreen, plays at a music performance at Englewood Public Library.
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The months-long effort to recall Englewood City Councilmember Laurett Barrentine — initiated by four District 3 residents including two former Englewood mayors — culminated in a close election that decided the councilmember will keep her seat. Against recalling Barrentine from office were 734 voters, and 688 voted Barrentine in favor, according to unofficial results by the city. That’s a margin of 46 votes — 51.6 percent to 48.4 percent. The Sept. 18 event was the first city council recall election in Englewood in more than 20 years, and just the third in city history, according to a city document. When asked about her reaction to the results, Barrentine said, “Time to get to work,” adding she’s glad people are paying attention to issues in the city. “I do feel blessed by the entire experience,” Barrentine said. “I’ve learned a lot, I’ve grown through it, I’ve met some amazing people.” The election came as a result of a petition signed by residents of District 3 — roughly the southeast and middle parts of Englewood. It was filed July 3 and garnered 424 verified signatures, clearing the threshold by about 60 required names, according to the city clerk. SEE RECALL, P11
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