June 30, 2016
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EDITOR’S NOTE This is the second of three profiles of the candidates for the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, who will face off in November’s general election. A profile of Libertarian candidate Martin Buchanan was published April 18 and is available online at www.westminsterwindow.com or www.
Area cyclists took advantage of the first cooler day in a week to take part in Bike To Work Day June 22 along the Platte River Trail near 88th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Photo by Stefan Brodsky
Pedal power North metro cyclists kick into high gear for Bike To Work Day
By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymeda.com Cyclists could be seen peddling furiously along city’s bike lanes and on paved trails weaving through the
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region’s open spaces during Bike To Work Day, celebrated nationwide June 22 and throughout the north metro region. The cities of Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster were all host to multiple “stations” — one of the top draws of Bike To Work Day, where cyclists could stop for refreshments and snacks on the way to — or from — their destinations.
Some area stations included the North Metro breakfast station at E.B. Rains Jr. Park, St. Anthony North Hospital’s breakfast station, and the Orchard Town Center Bike Party which, unlike many of the other stations, took place later in the afternoon. Stations were organized by a variety of non-profits,
Longtime officer Tim Carlson to replace retired former Chief Lee Birk
Fireworks will fly during fun week of festivities around the area. PAGE 24
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Republican George Athanasopoulos vying for Perlmutter’s congressional seat By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com George Athanasopoulos, the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District, is aware of his image as a political outsider — and considers it a good thing. “Look at where all these experienced politicians have gotten us,” said the retired disabled military officer, who served in the U.S. Army for nearly 14 years. “If you feel the
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Richard Chamberlain, of the South Westminster Arts Group, reads from Robert Frost at the “Coming Home” event June 24 at the Rodeo Market Community Arts Center. Photo by Jeremy Johnson
‘Coming Home’ focuses on housing discussion
Staff report Westminster city officials last week said acting Police Chief Tim Carlson has been named as the new chief of the Westminster Police Department. Westminster City Manager Don Tripp on June 22 named Carlson the new chief. He had been serving as interim police chief since the departure June 9 of former Poice Chief Lee Birk. “We have one of the best police
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7th District candidate highlights local connections
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Westminster names new police chief
northglenn-thorntonsentinel. com. A profile of incumbent Democratic Congressman Ed Perlmutter is scheduled for an upcoming edition in July.
By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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While Westminster City Council’s “Coming Home Day” proclamation at a recent council meeting served
as a good a sign the city is conscious of concerns over affordable housing, it was the ensuing testimony which gave gravity to those concerns.
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