February 18, 2016
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Hopefuls square off at forum District 1 candidates face off at West Arapahoe Republican event By Jennifer Smith jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com
“Well Read Cowboy,” a large, painterly photograph by Judy Diest, was named Best in Show in the new exhibit “Well RED” at Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery. Courtesy photos
Color jumps out in show
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Invite a young friend to join you in a trip to the Depot Art Gallery this month. The exhibit, “Well RED,” will make for a good game of “find what’s red in the paintings and other artwork.” Meant as a Valentine’s Day connection, that title actually leads in many directions other than romantic. Think Converse high-tops, for instance, or a ribbon hatband — or a rusting old truck. Of course, there are flowers of all sorts, which one would expect, and birds: cardinal and red-wing blackbird … The old Temple Bar is painted bright red and invites one in for a pint. There are images of red rock formations, abstract designs, fall foliage, red roofs and several appealing stacks of antique books with red leather bindings The jurist, Denver artist Camille Scott, who exhibits a handsome architectural drawing just inside the front door, named award winners: Color continues on Page 5
A state representative, a city council member and a man with more national than local political experience tried to win over local Republicans in a forum on Feb. 13, each making the case why they would be the best county commissioner. Littleton City Council member Phil Cernanec, Rep. Kathleen Conti and Paulo Sibaja, chairman of the Latino National Republican Coalition Colorado, are all Republicans and so far the only candidates for District 1, which encompasses Bow Mar, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, Centennial west of Colorado Boulevard and unincorporated northern Arapahoe County. Cernanec first emerged on the local political scene in 2006, when he was elected to the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District board of directors. He was first elected to council in 2009, and was the mayor in 2014 and 2015. “I’m a strong cheerleader for our community,” Cernanec said. “… We need to take the burden off of business formation Forum continues on Page 5
BETWEEN THE LINES “Spinning Nepal,” a watercolor by Brian Serff, depicts a colorful market scene. It won second place in the “Well RED” exhibit at Depot Art Gallery.
Coloring books aren’t just for children anymore. Read more on PAGE 12.
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