During Women's History Month, the Aurora History Museum and local women's organizations will recognize five women on March 15 for their contributions in social, political, education and service endeavors that have helped build Aurora into the community it is today.
The "Aurora Women: Sculptors of Our Community" ceremony, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. March 15 at the Aurora Municipal Center, Council Chamber, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. The ceremony at 1 p.m. and the reception that follows at 2:30 p.m. are open to the public.
Connie Anderson,
Terry Campbell Caron,
Ruth Creel,
Debbie Gilliard, Ph.D., and
Elsie Lacy will be honored at the ceremony. For more information, call Jennifer Kuehner at 303-739-6667.
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Anderson, nominated by Aurora Democratic Women, taught with Aurora Public Schools for nearly 20 years. She was honored as an Outstanding Colorado Teacher, was nominated for Teacher of the Year by the Peoria Elementary School PTA and was recognized by the Colorado's Women Alliance. She also served on the State Board of Education and the education committee for state and local legislators, and has been active in a number of organizations.
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Campbell Caron, nominated by Chamber of Commerce-Women in Business, retired as coordinator of disability services after working 25 years for the Center for the Physically Disadvantaged for the Community College of Denver Systems at what was then the Aurora Education Center (now Community College of Aurora). Since retiring, she volunteers with numerous organizations seeking aid or improved services for many groups of people.
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Creel, nominated by the Woman's Club of Aurora, was co-owner of Creel Automotive, Inc. and is involved with Soroptimist International of the Americas. During her retirement, she volunteers with her church and at the Medical Center of Aurora.
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Gilliard, nominated by Aurora Business and Professional Women (ABPW), is a faculty member at Metro State College of Denver's management department. She is a member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, serving as a founding member of the Women in Business subcommittee, and volunteers at Rangeview High School and the Cherry Creek Jaycees.
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Lacy, nominated by Aurora Republican Women, runs a governmental consultant business and has served as a Colorado State Senator and Aurora City Council member. She also has served on the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the E-470 Authority and the Aurora Economic Development Council, and has volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America, the Republican Party and Village East Homeowner's Association.