DECEMBER 26, 2019
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO
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THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Area residents, businesses share alternative traditions for New Year’s Eve P12
ARVADA ELVES HELP 1,300 CHILDREN
Volunteers at the Santa House toy drive together at Arvada Presbyterian Church, 5592 Independence St. Cheryl Norton (third from right) took over organization of the drive this year with her husband, Henry. By Dec. 18, the drive had already served 1,300 children. Norton estimated it would serve 1,400 total. “We have had so many volunteers that have helped make those children’s Christmas a happier day,” she said. “When you give back, it makes Christmas a true holiday of spirit.” CASEY VAN DIVIER
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Colorado representatives react to vote against Trump P2
Grandview project halted by split council P4
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For many people, expressions of love often sound like what Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, calls “acts of service.” Columnist Andrea Doray | P10 INSIDE
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