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Littleton Independent: News

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Updated: February 22, 2012 - 11:38 am
Japanese visitors to Littleton find differences that delight

It’s the little things that make us different.

Risa Igarashi and Keiko Tsushima, students visiting Littleton from Yonezawa Women's Junior College in Yamagata, Japan, have enjoyed discovering some of those things over the last two weeks — how many words Americans use in their sentences, for example, and how we communicate nonverbally.

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Councilwoman questions forum changes in Littleton

A discussion about changing how city council holds district forums raised some questions about process during its Feb. 21 meeting, at least for Councilwoman Peggy Cole.

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Littleton dance venue in step with the times

In the world of ballroom dancing, Tom Yook is a rock star.

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‘Occupying’ the suburbs

When you think about the Occupy movement, you might not picture a group of people sitting in a quiet suburban library, most of whom have mortgages, jobs and at least a few gray hairs.

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Clark, Doty vie for commissioner seat

The two Republican candidates for Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners in District 1 are painting the race as one between the Big Es: experience and electability.

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A partner in the learning process

Littleton resident Allison Manley signed up as a volunteer Feb. 16 to help Learning Ally provide audio books to individuals who have trouble comprehending the printed words that are the foundation of learning. She wants to assist the est...

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Gardinier: Beloved community activist, former Littleton mayor

“He was a man who gave his life and dreams to Littleton. He was still planning just before he died,” said his wife, Mary, as she reminisced about Vaughn Gardinier, who died on Feb. 3.

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Life-saving teenagers guard Arapahoe County

From high mountains to city streets, the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol serves so that others may live.

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Sheriff bills Romney $25,000 for Arapahoe High visit

Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson is keeping his word and charging the Mitt Romney presidential campaign $25,000 for a political rally Feb. 6.

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Workforce center helps youths find summer jobs

It’s still winter, but Arapahoe/Douglas Works! believes now is the time for youths to start the hunt for a summer job.

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Area students take aim at new tests

Local students will begin taking new statewide assessments this month, but school administrators don’t expect the changes to have much of a perceivable effect.

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Holiday lights set the mood

Downtown Littleton’s holiday cheer is lasting longer than usual this year, thanks to the efficiency of LED lighting.

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New city staff wants Littleton open for business

City Manager Michael Penny and Glen Van Nimwegen, the city’s director of community development, have set their sights on making sure people know Littleton is, indeed, open for business.

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Former councilmember wants to honor first museum director

Former City Councilmember Ray Koernig is on a mission to name the Littleton Museum building after its first director, Robert J. McQuarie.

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Littleton considers urban designation

Although Littleton is commonly regarded as the epitome of suburbia, it may soon be officially declared “urban.”

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Advocates speak up for kids’ health

About 70 parents and child advocates gathered at the state Capitol on Feb. 9 to take part in the the Speak Up for Kids’ Health rally.

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