Provided by: Nichole Parmelly

The title mom or dad is automatically bestowed upon those who bring a child into this world. But for others, the right to be called MOM or DAD means just that much more. Every year, Arapahoe County staff looks for adults to adopt abused or neglected children. During National Adoption Month, the county celebrated the adoption of 16 children by 12 families. "It's an h...
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Provided by: Colleen Meyers

If Molly Metz has her way, jump roping will be an Olympic sport by 2020. The 32-year-old jump rope professional recently took over the reins, er, ropes at Stony Creek Elementary School, after coach Doug Scott decided to step down. Scott, who teaches physical education at Stony Creek, started the team 10 years ago, after watching a demo team perform at the sc...
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Provided by: Karen Groves

After owning the Sunset Grill at County Line and Holly for five years, Steve Schmidt and Julia Rutter decided it was time for a change. After selling the bar and doing some research, they opened the new Super Dollar store,which is nestled between the Great Clips and ATA Taekwondo shops in the corner of the Arapahoe Village shopping center on East Arapahoe ...
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Provided by: Christy Wainwright

Dutch Creek Elementary in Littleton had a great Veteran's day assembly today, Nov. 11, honoring all the vets. My first-grade son, Devin , was lucky enough to have his great grandfather who is 80 and served in World War II attend. Here is a photo of them. Just thought I'd share! Thanks. Christy Wainwright Editor's note: To see more photos from...
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Leawood Elementary School's ( 6155 W. Leawood Drive, Littleton) annual auction netted over $23,000 this year! The second grade basket raised over $150. The basket is headed to the USS Princeton, in care of Jeffco School Board member Jane Barnes' daughter, Ensign Abby Barnes , 2003 graduate of D'Evelyn High School.
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