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Young Isaiah Chism is all smiles when he meets a new furry friend as he and his family attend the Dec. 6 Englewood Shines. The dogs and their owners …

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Doggone good time

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 12:00 am

Young Isaiah Chism is all smiles when he meets a new furry friend as he and his family attend the Dec. 6 Englewood Shines. The dogs and their owners also joined the festivities as Santa arrived by light rail and Mayor Jim Woodward and a couple helpers threw the switch to light the lights on the city Christmas tree by Englewood Civic Center. Photo by Tom Munds

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