Senior-aged Arvada resident still missing - #lakewoodnews

Arvada is still missing one of its own as the New Year comes in. James Mitchell, 87, has been missing since mid-December. Just after 8 a.m. on Dec. 14, railroad workers at the depot in Golden

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Letter to the Editor: Pro-tem problem - #lakewoodnews

I am writing to share my frustration concerning Lakewood City Council's failure to ratify Mayor Adam Paul's selection for the position of Mayor Pro-Tem at the regular City Council meeting ...

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Wish list: World peace and a Polaroid camera - #lakewoodnews

In the weeks before Christmas, one of the radios stations had a Santa hotline of sorts. Kids would call in and leave their requests in a recording. I heard two calls one morning, two messages back to ...

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Some of my lessons learned from the year that was - #lakewoodnews

"Five-hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes... How do you measure a year in the life?"--Rent It's almost impossible to believe, but here we are again, at the turn of the calendar.

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Fly fishing show highlights a rising sport - #lakewoodnews

Fly fishing isn't Part of the show, it IS the show!" That is what the show's promotional materials proclaim and that makes the Jan. 5-7 event at the Denver Mart, 58th Avenue and I-25, such a

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Time to Talk: A shared story across the metro area - #lakewoodnews

Editor's Note: This report on the state of mental health and the barriers that can prevent needed care, is the first in an ongoing series that looks at how mental health challenges and illnesses ...

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Jeffco public schools earn 45 CMAS-based academic awards - #lakewoodnews

Thirty-five district schools earned 45 academic awards from the Colorado Department of Education based on 2016-17 Colorado Measures of Academic Success results. "I am so proud of these schools and

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Coalition submits plans for 59 acres at Fed Center - #lakewoodnews

The fate of 59 undeveloped acres near the Federal Center in Lakewood is being considered by the Department of Health and Human Services after the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless submitted an ...

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A peek inside 'Anthony's Closet' - #lakewoodnews

Oftentimes when a patient finds themselves at the hospital, there's not a lot of time for planning. "I was discharging a patient who didn't have any support here locally, he even was going to

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Darren Maurer - #lakewoodnews

About Me I moved to Colorado as a 2-year-old. After high school, and with an extreme interest in working with animals, I went to college and studied beef cattle production. Post college, I ventured

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for the - #lakewoodnews

A crowd of a few hundred people endured 19 degrees weather on Dec. 21 to attend Colorado Coalition for the Homeless' 28th annual We Will Remember: Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil.This year, 232

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Comfortable dogs and cats - #lakewoodnews

Since September, inmates housed at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office have been working on a project that the Foothills Animal Shelter considers to be kind and generous. "They're doing

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Death toll creates urgency in fight against opioid abuse - #lakewoodnews

One Coloradan died approximately every 27 hours on average from a prescription opioid-related overdose in 2015, according to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment data. While that ...

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CHSAA will soon end mysteries of `next year' - #lakewoodnews

"Wait until next year" is a familiar catchphrase for many sports fans. The next year is approaching and Colorado high school enthusiasts are waiting for the Colorado High School Activities

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Red Rocks' first New Year's Eve concert moved due to the cold - #lakewoodnews

In 2017, the year of "resist," no genre of music embraced the fractured culture like rap and hip-hop. The genre's artists were all over the place, some delving into the political and

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National Western Stock Show prepares for January events - #lakewoodnews

Each January for the past 112 years, Western has been the preferred fashion in Denver during the run of the National Western Stock Show. This year's festivities kick off Jan. 6 and the schedule of

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Share a smile and you're likely to change another person's day - #lakewoodnews

So lately I have been testing a theory, and I have to tell you it has been so much fun. I have written about this quote before, I have been familiar with it for more than two decades, and I have read ...

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Whether it's gewgaws, gadgets or gigabytes, the less the merrier - #lakewoodnews

"My echo, my shadow, and me." If you were to walk into my house right now, that's about all you would see. "We three, we're all alone, living in a memory." I am not going anywhere, and my ...

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Amid opioid epidemic, six Colorado proposals could fight trend - #lakewoodnews

When state Rep. Brittany Pettersen was a child, her day started with finding and hiding her mother's keys, pouring out her alcohol and pills, and then going to school. She'd get home, and she'd ...

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Kiwanis' Pins for Kids raises $7,000 - #lakewoodnews

Twenty-two teams raised more than $7,000 in the annual Pins for Kids fundraiser, organized by the Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis Club and held at Western Bowl in Arvada. The money raised through entry fees

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Opinions divided on 'scraping' in older neighborhoods - #lakewoodnews

Scrape-offs -- homes demolished and replaced with larger, newer ones by developers -- have remade vast swaths of Denver in recent years, with hundreds popping up in trendy neighborhoods like

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Jeffco Standouts: Week of Dec. 21 - #lakewoodnews

Quentin Terry, ArvadaThe boys basketball team earned their first win with a 74-37 triumph on Dec. 12 over Strive Prep-Smart Academy and the senior had a double double with 17 points and 12 ...

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Get to know Mother Cabrini - #lakewoodnews

Mother Cabrini is the patron saint of immigrants. She is known for her dedication of caring for the poor, uneducated, sick, abandoned, and especially, Italian immigrants. She founded 67 institutions

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A peek inside Santa's toy shop - #lakewoodnews

On Dec. 11, the Action Center kicked off its annual Santa Shop with a crowd of hundreds on hand to pick out toys for their children. Over the ensuing six days, more than 3,500 low income parents

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Seasonal cheers with holiday beers - #lakewoodnews

The holidays are a time to gather together with friends, family, co-workers and other near and dear ones. And to make that time a little more delicious, and possibly more bearable, many local

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Changing the way we look at the 'now' moments of life - #lakewoodnews

Jimmy Buffett sings about a tattoo being a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling. Maybe for some that's true, and for others, their tattoo carries a reminder of something powerful and ...

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Looking for good things is a matter of life and life - #lakewoodnews

A reader reminded me that it's time for my annual "What Makes Life Worth Living" top 10 list. She also reminded me that I listed our neighborhood rabbits years ago. I had forgotten. I forget

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Blessings emerge amid veteran's toughest fight - #lakewoodnews

Christian Redman, 50, sits on the edge of the couch, hands slightly trembling -- a side effect of the chemo -- as he clasps and unclasps them, a melancholy shadow in his eyes. For as long as he can

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Letter to the Editor: Colorado needs more renewable energy - #lakewoodnews

The use of renewable energy is becoming a big problem. To the east side of Golden, you can see a brown horizon because of the smog coming from Denver. Colorado is a beautiful place and we can't ...

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Reach Act can save kids' lives - #lakewoodnews

As a parent, I'm thankful my child was born healthy and has received medical care throughout his life. Unfortunately, millions of children worldwide do not have the same access to care. ...

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Letter to the Editor: Good point on communication - #lakewoodnews

Mary Stobie brought out a very important point with her article "Two men talking about North Korea." The fact that two men were talking, and even more important listening to each other, ...

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Today's youth could learn a lesson or two in "good grief" - #lakewoodnews

Growing up, one of the truly exciting days of the year was the day the mailman would deliver the newest collection of "Charlie Brown" cartoons. That's right, once upon a time, whoever is

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Get to know Mother Cabrini - #lakewoodnews

Mother Cabrini is the patron saint of immigrants. She is known for her dedication of caring for the poor, uneducated, sick, abandoned, and especially, Italian immigrants. She founded 67 institutions

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A legacy of love and service - #lakewoodnews

Tom Francis has a goal. It is to live until the year 2030. That will mark 100 years that the Francis family has been involved with the Mother Cabrini Shrine, Francis said, who is one of the

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Resurfacing of U.S. 40/ Colfax Avenue complete - #lakewoodnews

With the completion of the U.S. 40/Colfax Avenue resurfacing project, motorists will experience a smoother surface and safer driving conditions. The Colorado Department of Transportation project

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Man convicted of stalking, raping Lakewood youth - #lakewoodnews

A Jefferson County jury returned guilty verdicts in the child sexual assault case against Zachary Vincent Myers, 23, on December 11, according to the First Judicial Distirct's DA's offic Following

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Party at The Edge of a new future - #lakewoodnews

The Edge Theatre's seventh annual Edgy Awards on Dec. 11 was a bittersweet one for the Lakewood-based theater company. It was an opportunity to celebrate a dynamic year on the stage, but it was also

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Basketball victory a tale of turnaround - #lakewoodnews

It seems that nobody can remember the last time the Littleton boys basketball team defeated city rival Heritage. The Littleton Lions snapped a long, yet-to-be-resolved losing streak against Heritage

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Intern's sexual harassment claim not true, state senator says - #lakewoodnews

A former state House intern has filed a formal complaint accusing state Sen. Jack Tate of sexual harassment, and Tate said he has no recollections of any interactions with such House employees. "I ...

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Pulling out all the stops - #lakewoodnews

A few years ago, sports writer Neil Paine of the website basketball-reference.com examined 50 years of National Basketball Association title-winning teams. The teams were strong on offense and ...

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Zoo sees birth of endangered okapi - #lakewoodnews

A rare okapi (oh-Kah-pee) calf was born Dec. 4 at the Denver Zoo. The seventh birth of his species at the zoo, Forest weighed just under 40 pounds. "Shortly after he was born, zoo staff noticed ...

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Resurfacing of U.S. 40/Colfax Avenue complete - #lakewoodnews

With the completion of the U.S. 40/Colfax Avenue resurfacing project, motorists will experience a smoother surface and safer driving conditions. The Colorado Department of Transportation project

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Budget shortfall shutters Arapahoe House - #lakewoodnews

A growing substance abuse problem but a lack of money to combat it has caught up with Denver-area treatment program Arapahoe House, forcing it close effective Jan. 2. "It's less about Arapahoe ...

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'Smokefall' is intriguing look at family through generations - #lakewoodnews

A lived-in, rather weary-looking home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with kitchen, living/dining room and stairs leading to second-floor bedrooms, fills the stage as an audience is seated -- just

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Heartfelt and handmade - #lakewoodnews

For the 16th year, the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center's public holiday market brought together clients, local artisans, family and friends to buy uniquely made gifts and treats for the holiday. This year's market was held on Dec. 7, and allowed shoppers the opportunity to buy handmade gifts, and celebrate clients at the center.

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2017 football all-conference honors - #lakewoodnews

All Conference for Mt. Anteron League (Bear Creek) First Team: Kylan Martinez, senior, Offensive Line George Martinez, junior, running back Tanis Craiglow, senior, Defensive end Josh Ramos,

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Jeffco Athlete Standout Performers: Week of Dec. 14 - #lakewoodnews

Manuel Perez, Bear CreekThe senior swished six-of-six 3-point attempts and scored 20 points in a 74-48 boys basketball win over Arapahoe on Dec. 8. Justus Aragon, Standley LakeThe junior figured ...

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Glass: What makes a great school in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

In October, we released a proposed vision statement for Jeffco Public Schools called Generations: A Learning-Centered Vision for our Community's Schools. Since that time, we've had deep and

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Arvada Center brings 'Joseph' back - #lakewoodnews

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is once again playing at the Arvada Center. Several years ago, "Joseph" was an annual tradition. If memory serves, it played each year for at

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Lack of affordable housing pushes families onto streets - #lakewoodnews

Lack of sleep, anxiety, depression and acting out are all heightened mental health challenges faced by the 500 unaccompanied youths and the approximately 3,000 students experiencing homelessness in

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Businesses, both creative and not, invest in artistic corridor - #lakewoodnews

When asked about the kind of year 40 West Arts and West Colfax had, Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District, and board chair of 40 West Arts, pauses,

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Valor Point provides a temporary home for the brave - #lakewoodnews

To be successful at something, it usually takes more than one go. And that includes getting off the streets and finding stable living and employment. Mike, 54, and Eddie, 55, neither of who wanted

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Valor Point provides a temporary home for the brave - #lakewoodnews

To be successful at something, it usually takes more than one go. And that includes getting off the streets and finding stable living and employment. Mike, 54, and Eddie, 55, neither of who wanted

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Fatal hit-and-run continues to be investigated - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood Police Department Traffic Unit is still investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident that took place at about 10 p.m. on Nov. 21, near the intersection of West 13th Avenue and

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My Name Is... Nicole Hensley - #lakewoodnews

About Me I grew up in Lakewood. I attended Rooney Ranch Elementary, Dustan Middle School and went on to attend Green Mountain High School. I went to college at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, ...

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Letter to the Editor: Monumental fuss - #lakewoodnews

Who is inciting the mobs of protesters who say that President Trump is not permitted downsize especially those National Monuments which were created solely to 'lock-up' vast swaths of the ...

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Many a lesson in looking at the long view - #lakewoodnews

Do you ever take significant moments and try to look at them through a wider lens? Watch out -- the next few paragraphs will likely cause VRUO -- Visceral Reaction Unthinking Outrage. It's ...

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Porch pirates can't steal my memories - #lakewoodnews

Porch pirates. Package thieves. Hijackers. No matter what we call them -I'm partial to "jerks" - the people who come up to our houses and brazenly take what's not theirs are holiday ...

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Despite obstacles, 'I have a lot of reasons to be happy' - #lakewoodnews

Every day, Daliliah Wilson spends four hours simply getting to and from school. Without a car or driver's license, Wilson, 18, must take two buses and the light rail from her Wheat Ridge home to ...

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My Name Is...Zoi Johns - #lakewoodnews

Serving the community I've lived in Genesee my whole life. I love it. Even though it's a little out of the way, it's nice to be secluded. I am 17 and a senior at Lakewood High School. I've ...

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Woman accused of hitting cop with car suspected in rash of crimes - #lakewoodnews

The woman accused of hitting a Littleton police officer with a stolen car in June had been arrested in connection with or suspected of crimes in three incidents earlier in the year, police and court ...

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Victims of scams involving Western Union could see refunds - #lakewoodnews

Consumers who lost money as victims of certain scams might be able to get their money back, according to First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir. The specific scams involved consumers making

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Victims of scams involving Western Union could see refunds - #lakewoodnews

Consumers who lost money as victims of certain scams might be able to get their money back, according to First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir. The specific scams involved consumers making

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Another milestone for one of state's great coaches - #lakewoodnews

Four years ago, I was at Legend High School when Highlands Ranch girls basketball coach Caryn Jarocki won her milestone 500th career game. I was at Arapahoe on Dec. 7 when Jarocki's Falcons

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Coffee is a great thing, so don't make a stir about it - #lakewoodnews

Coffee, black. Please." "Cream and sugar?" There's my six-word novel. I got the idea for a six-word novel from Hemingway, who got the idea from someone else. But someone else was someone no ...

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Raising the bar of optimism is courageous and contagious - #lakewoodnews

How are you doing?" It was a common and simple enough question to ask a friend of mine whom I had not spoken to in a while. Her response, "Better than yesterday, awesome today, and not yet quite ...

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Conversation on Pleasant View begins - #lakewoodnews

Conversations about the future of the property that formerly housed Pleasant View Elementary School have begun. However, it is still undetermined what the site will become. Everything is just ideas

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Conversation on Pleasant View begins - #lakewoodnews

Conversations about the future of the property that formerly housed Pleasant View Elementary School have begun. However, it is still undetermined what the site will become. Everything is just ideas

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Migration out of Colorado reaches record in 2016 - #lakewoodnews

A record number of residents have moved out of Colorado, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. New annual figures from the bureau's American Community Survey show that Colorado saw its

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Swearing in the new Lakewood city council - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's new city council was sworn in during a ceremony on Nov. 27.

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Wheat Ridge gets into the spirit of the season - #lakewoodnews

The mood was merry in te line of eager youngsters and their parents waiting in line for a children's choo-choo that circulated during the Wheat Ridge 2017 Holiday Celebration and tree ...

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Letter to the Editor: In need of more nice guys - #lakewoodnews

Nice guys don't finish last, though we may have been told otherwise in our youth. I am amazed that people think that sensitivity and workplace training will really help or are needed.If you ...

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Letter to the Editor: Tax cut truths - #lakewoodnews

Knowing the truth about any issue is difficult there are typically two polar opposite portrayals. Even with an objective view of the tax cut plan, gauging its effects is hard. Thus, I don't ...

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Pomona wins state title in record-setting championship game - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- Pomona and Eaglecrest put on an offensive show of historic proportion in the Class 5A football state championship game Dec. 2 at Mile High Stadium. When the dust settled, Pomona came away

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It's your show so you get to decide your path to success - #lakewoodnews

Do you wake up in the morning feeling excited that you've got a new day to create something? Or do you wake up with a sense of dread? Contrary to what is being marketed, there isn't a

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Kids enjoy paper core projects - #lakewoodnews

Families are often looking for ways to recycle and reuse materials instead of throwing them in the trash. Think of how many paper towel and bathroom tissue cores we throw each month. They can be used

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Fanbase already running out of slack for Elway - #lakewoodnews

John Elway took over the reins of the Denver Broncos in 2011, and one of his first moves was to woo Peyton Manning. We all know that that was the beginning of a beautiful partnership, one that

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Santa Shop brings hope to teen moms in need - #lakewoodnews

Rosa Stevenson, 21, says she has never been able to provide Christmas gifts for her six-year-old daughter, Mary Jane. But this year, that will change with the help of the Hope House of Colorado Santa

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Polls drive up interest, but are not all that accurate - #lakewoodnews

The veracity of preseason basketball polls is often ridiculed. Yes, polls mean little, since a lot will change during the season. Polls are speculative, especially the preseason ones, and teams still

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Gun avoidance class gains popularity, teaches kids - #lakewoodnews

Arvada parent Josiane Broussard was nervous for her three-year-old daughter to take the Eddie Eagle GunSafe class because guns are not part of their family -- they are out of her comfort zone. But

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Wheat Ridge family receives trip of a lifetime - #lakewoodnews

Traveling has been a tricky proposition for the Balderas-Soto family. It's not easy organizing a trip anywhere with three children, and it's made even more difficult when one is battling a

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Lakewood takes to digital world to bring in more voices for development discussion - #lakewoodnews

After claiming victory in her bid for reelection to the Ward 5 seat on Lakewood's city council, during an election season where the most debated topic was development in the city, Karen Harrison

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Christmas tree recycling free for Lakewood residents - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free from Dec. 26 to Jan. 7. Trees will be taken from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakewood's Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave., between Estes and old

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Sylvia Scott - #lakewoodnews

About me I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in B.S. with a marketing and retail emphasis. From 2006 to 2007 I attended Babson College in

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Mothers' Milk Bank celebrates its 12,000th human milk donor - #lakewoodnews

As a neonatal nurse practitioner, Kathryn Brecht, of Denver, spends her days caring for fragile newborns, many of whom rely on donor human milk. "I see the benefits of donor human milk on a daily

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New DCPA artistic director brings lifetime of preparation to role - #lakewoodnews

When Chris Coleman's mother shelved her acting dreams to be a mom, she started doing theater programs in the family's local Southern Baptist church. That's where Coleman first discovered the

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Shining a light on the season - #lakewoodnews

Even though Grace Ramírez is a Denver native and works for the City of Denver, it's still a thrill to see downtown and the Denver City and County Building all lit up for the season. "It's been

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Pointers for postal package preparation - #lakewoodnews

The U.S. Postal Service has been busy making sure every sleigh is ready to go this holiday season. Postal workers are ready to deliver special gifts, and the postal service has some tips on how to

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Going beyond English for all inclusive libraries - #lakewoodnews

During the first few years after Gloria Pérez-Álvarez moved from Guadalajara, Mexico, to the U.S. in Jefferson County, she would only venture out into the community for necessary errands such as to

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Marijuana money and education in Denver metro schools - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Public Schools is hiring six more social-emotional counselors for 14 elementary schools. Douglas County School District has one additional school counselor at each of its nine middle

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Sex-crime victims have allies in SANE nurses - #lakewoodnews

Jennifer Bishara often meets people on the worst day of their lives. Bishara, a nurse, is the director of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program -- or SANE/SAFE

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Jeffco Board of Education moves forward - #lakewoodnews

As votes cast Nov. 7 are now official per the canvass board, Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell were officially sworn in at a special meeting Nov. 27. "I would like to first say thank you

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Children love making pretzel based treats - #lakewoodnews

Let's get some of the warnings and negatives out of the way. One large pretzel rod has about 40 calories from the flour, but pretzels are basically nutritionally empty and may be a choking hazard

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Pomona football earns another title shot at Mile High Stadium - #lakewoodnews

AURORA -- Pomona is heading back to familiar territory. The No. 4-seeded Panthers defeated No. 8 Grandview 42-20 on Nov. 25 at Legacy Stadium in the Class 5A football state semifinal. The victory

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Expectations high for Golden boys - #lakewoodnews

GOLDEN -- Adam Thistlewood was in tears as he attempted to go through his speech to thank his supporters during a National Letter of Intent signing celebration at Golden High School on Nov. 8. "It

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Volleyball all-conference Jeffco League - #lakewoodnews

Here are the local athletes, chosen by the coaches and officials of the 5A and 4A Jeffco League, for all-conference honors for the 2017 season. First Team 5A Delilah Vigil, Senior, Arvada West Morgan

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West Chamber celebrates women leaders - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County leaders gathered to honor nine of their peers who have worked passionately in a variety of fields to make Jefferson County a better place at the West Chamber's 16th annual ...

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Two Creeks holiday lighting contest entries due Dec. 19 - #lakewoodnews

Homeowners in Two Creeks are checking their bulbs and getting ready for the neighborhood's annual holiday lighting contest. For 21 years, neighbors from Colfax to Sixth avenues and Sheridan to

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Letter to the Editor: Do people change? - #lakewoodnews

The case of Roy Moore brings to our attention a much bigger problem and puzzle for humanity. Do people change? Repent? Are you the same person now you were 30 or 40 years ago? If we assume people do ...

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Letter to the Editor: Future of state's energy up for debate - #lakewoodnews

Xcel has just submitted a plan to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that details how Colorado will generate our energy over the next four years. It invests heavily in renewable energy and brings ...

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Thankful for the spiritual resilience of our youth - #lakewoodnews

So, about six weeks ago, I pulled a hamstring. It's not my first pull, and I'm pretty sure it won't be my last pull, but I have to say, it's been especially annoying. I believe Phil Simms

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Author thrills readers with visit to Denver - #lakewoodnews

More than 1,000 excited readers arrived at the Denver Marriott Tech Center on Nov. 15 for "An Evening with Dan Brown," jointly presented by Douglas County Libraries and Tattered Cover Book Store.

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Local charities gear up for Colorado Gives Day - #lakewoodnews

An old saying goes: A rising tide lifts all boats. And such is true on Colorado Gives Day. "We always say giving to your local community is best because you're helping your neighbors," said

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Police investigate fatal hit-and-run - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident that took place at about 10 p.m. on Nov. 22, near the intersection of West 13th Avenue and Otis

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Tom LaMarr - #lakewoodnews

About me After growing up in Dubuque, Iowa, on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River, I attended the Iowa Fiction Writers' Workshop in Iowa City. I met my wife while working in Florida, where my

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Littleton Youth Ballet among companies staging `Nutcracker' - #lakewoodnews

Soon, Tchaikovsky's beloved music will be playing wherever one goes, and dancers--both professional and younger -- will become snowflakes, Clara, party guests, military mice, princes and that

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Colorado Mills reopens: 'It feels like being home' - #lakewoodnews

For Jim Hildenbrandt and Buck Harris, members of the former Mills Walkers, a group of senior citizens who walked the nearly mile-long paths of the mall since it opened in November 2002, the reopening

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Inspiring play - #lakewoodnews

Following months of work by South Lakewood Elementary staff, students, the PTA and parents, the school celebrated the unveiling of its new playground on Nov. 17.  The school  received a $110,000

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Holiday shopping with a twist - #lakewoodnews

When it comes to holiday shopping, chain stores and online outlets will try to pull in customers with quantity of items and deals. But to find that unique gift -- one specially and limitedly created

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Local musician takes to Boulder's famous eTown - #lakewoodnews

The way Denver musician Barry Shapiro sees it, people don't find themselves in Colorado by accident. "Denver is the kind of place where people move here because they want to be here," he said.

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Holiday shopping with a twist - #lakewoodnews

When it comes to holiday shopping, chain stores and online outlets will try to pull in customers with quantity of items and deals. But to find that unique gift -- one specially and limitedly created

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Death of GMHS graduate investigated - #lakewoodnews

Green Mountain High School is dealing with a doubly troubling situation, following the death of Makayla Grote, a 2016 graduate of the school, on Nov. 18. The suspect in Grote's death was recently a

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Moving forward from Thanksgiving, a gratitude challenge can be rewarding - #lakewoodnews

This year there are exactly 32 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I know I just stated the obvious and probably upset those who are never quite ready for Christmas, regardless if we were 32 ...

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Strength training creates solid base for young athletes - #lakewoodnews

Many things you believed might be simple take time. For instance why is an iPad all of a sudden frozen? Then after going through an inventory of passwords, you find out that they are invalid. Despite

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On to the next big adventure, friend - #lakewoodnews

Smitty looked over his shoulder as he was carried away, and said, "Where am I going now, Dad?" I said, "I've heard it's a very big adventure." I knew why he was asking that question:

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Locally built Mars probe almost ready for launch - #lakewoodnews

A locally built robotic lander destined for Mars is almost ready to take off, and engineers at Lockheed Martin Space Systems are excited to watch it leave. The InSight Mars lander was largely built ...

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Rosier hopes to leave 'good legacy' as he moves on - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Commissioner Donald Rosier believes it is important for individuals to be engaged with the community in which they live. So even after he assumes his role as general manager of the

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Colorado slaps Uber with fine over drivers' backgrounds - #lakewoodnews

Colorado regulators issued an $8.9 million fine against Uber's parent company on Nov. 20 for allowing employees with serious criminal or motor vehicle offenses to work for the company as drivers. The

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Colorado slaps Uber with fine over drivers' backgrounds - #lakewoodnews

Colorado regulators issued an $8.9 million fine against Uber's parent company on Nov. 20 for allowing employees with serious criminal or motor vehicle offenses to work for the company as drivers. The

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5 things to know about NASH liver disease - #lakewoodnews

Fatty liver is a condition that's misunderstood too often, one doctor in Englewood says -- and that's a deadly misunderstanding to make. Marcelo Kugelmas, a doctor with an office at

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12 military families to win holiday getaway - #lakewoodnews

Twelve Colorado-based military families will receive a staycation at Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort as part of the Military Merriment Initiative. Colorado has eight military ...

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LS 1130 Colorado Mills BOB - #lakewoodnews

Holiday hours Colorado Mills opens Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. and will be open until 9 .m. For hours during the holiday season, as well as other information, visit www.coloradomills.com.

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Learning to fly - #lakewoodnews

Three years ago, Chris Harper lost his sight to glaucoma. He has been at the Colorado Center for the Blind since May, where he is adjusting to life without vision. The school in downtown Littleton ...

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Happy Thanksgetting -- getting back what we give out - #lakewoodnews

Thanksgetting? Sounds like one of those made-up holidays, doesn't it? We all know there is no such holiday as Thanksgetting -- well maybe not technically, but quite possibly a twist on the ...

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Way down under a lot of wrapping, the core of Christmas is still there - #lakewoodnews

If you are full of kringle and nog, I don't want to bring my wet blanket into it very far, even though it's tempting. The Christmas season once lasted a week or two. Then a month. Now it's two ...

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Long road to recovery, but Colorado Mills reopens after six months - #lakewoodnews

Six months after a devastating hailstorm closed its doors, Colorado Mills Mall is reopening -- at least partially -- just in time for the holiday season. The mall, 14500 W. Colfax Ave, opens to ...

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'Working out the kinks' of a school transition - #lakewoodnews

In the neighborhoods near Shelton Elementary School, students and parents placed signs along the school's bus routes in August to welcome new students on the first day of school. At Welchester ...

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Hero Awards highlight resilient Jeffco students, innovative teachers - #lakewoodnews

The Jeffco Schools Foundation honored four students, three teachers and a principal Nov. 13 for their stand-out work. Recipients attend or work at various schools in the district, but all share a ...

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FDA warns of injury, death with herbal supplement kratom - #lakewoodnews

Federal health authorities are warning about reports of injury, addiction and death with an herbal supplement that has been promoted as an alternative to opioid painkillers and other prescription ...

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Making the Buffalo Rose 'a better version of itself' - #lakewoodnews

Mellissa Newton's dream job would be to save the oceans. And to help her move toward that goal, she worked two jobs this past summer so she could pay a year's rent in advance and fully dedicate ...

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Sterling Ranch names new general manager - #lakewoodnews

A fifth-generation Coloradan has been named general manager of the Community Authority Board in Sterling Ranch, 3,400-acre mixed-use master-planned walkable community in Douglas County projected to ...

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What is there to be thankful for? Well ... - #lakewoodnews

Thanksgiving is a day for a tasty meal, watching some football and having fun with family and friends who are like family. Thanksgiving is a time to offer thanks for many things that are sometimes ...

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My Name Is: Dr. R. Dawn Comstock - #lakewoodnews

About me I grew up in Pueblo, where my dad was a steel worker. I'm a first generation college kid and did my undergrad studies at Colorado State University, where I studied microbiology. My first ...

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Raising the coffee bar - #lakewoodnews

When Kyle Gammage is behind the bar at The Bluegrass Coffee and Bourbon in Olde Town Arvada, he sees three kinds regulars -- those who come in for their morning coffee, those who come in for a happy ...

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Getting the season off to a bright, beautiful start - #lakewoodnews

It's always better to catch your favorite musicians at a concert in a small venue -- the smaller the better. It provides a feeling of intimacy, of communing directly with the artist. One of the ...

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Looking back with David Wiechman - #lakewoodnews

After eight years as the Ward 4 city council member, David Wiechman's term has come to end. On Nov. 7, David Skilling was elected to fill his seat and will be sworn in on Nov. 27. The Sentinel ...

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A new home for women, children getting back on their feet - #lakewoodnews

Raising four children on one's own is challenging -- and it's unaccountably more difficult without a place to live. Marissa, who did not want her last name used for privacy reasons, remembers ...

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Colorado Heights' likely buyer to keep historic features - #lakewoodnews

After months of meetings by concerned community members, Colorado Heights University campus -- still affectionately known as Loretto Heights to area residents -- received some certainty when it selected a company to purchase the former school

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Honoring those who served - #lakewoodnews

Red Rocks Community College celebrated Veteran's Day early, with a flag raising ceremony in the main atrium of the school on Nov. 9. Members of the Wheat Ridge Recruiting Company posted the colors at an empty table, to symbolize POWs and MIA soldiers.

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Why your business/organization should look to hire a warrior - #lakewoodnews

Have you noticed how some people have the gift of getting much more than expected? Anything you give them to do is returned with not only what you requested, but much more. And they accomplish this not through brute force or intimidation, but by

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Lakewood football shut out in playoff opener - #lakewoodnews

AURORA -- Grandview staked claim to the final Class 5A football state quarterfinal spot in convincing fashion Nov. 11 at Legacy Stadium. The No. 8-seeded Wolves shut out No. 9 Lakewood 42-0 to join the other seven 5A football teams that advanced

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This year's hunt for pheasant looks to be quite pleasant - #lakewoodnews

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Small Game Coordinator Ed Gorman, the 2017-18 eastern Colorado pheasant season could be the second best hunt on record. And given that the survey results suggesting this forecast goes back to 1954, that's

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Tips for seniors to ensure a joyful holiday season - #lakewoodnews

It's that time of year again - cooler weather, family get-togethers, festive holiday cheer. As we ready ourselves for the start of holiday festivities, it's good form - and good for you - to have an attitude of gratitude. A University

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Lakewood's Emsbo twins going Ivy League as Jeffco athletes commit - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- The Emsbo twins -- Camilla and Kira -- are going their separate ways. Lakewood High School's 6-foot-4 identical twins made their separation official Nov. 8 on the first day of the early National Letter of Intent signing period.

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Be prepared for success or you'll miss the chance - #lakewoodnews

OK, so here we go. Two weeks ago, we covered the role love plays in our past, present and future. Last week we took the same approach while we appreciated the history of our happiness. And today we wrap up the three-part series as we move into

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It doesn't matter what you say when what you say doesn't matter - #lakewoodnews

Jennifer went shopping on her own, and picked up everything we needed for a wonderful homemade meal, including something called a "salad kit." A salad kit comes in a clear bag, so you can see what's in it. What's in it is washed and

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Jefferson County Schools could go for a bit more grit - #lakewoodnews

"Tyler" is an honor student who is in three Advanced Placement classes, scored in the 95th percentile on his SAT, and is on track to attend a highly regarded college. Tyler goes home after school and spends hours reviewing the minutiae of

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Longtime Golden lawyer Conrad Gardner dies - #lakewoodnews

On any given Denver Broncos game day, Conrad Gardner would drive from Golden to Wheat Ridge to pick up a take-out order from Boston Market. Typically, the whole family would sit around and eat a chicken dinner and watch the football game, said

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Letter to the Editor: A lot of mumbo jumbo from Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

In response to Dr. Glass and his invitation for a conversation. I don't know if it was me, and I have a Masters in Poli /Sci, but I didn't really understand what Dr. Glass was talking ...

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Letter to the Editor: Strings attached to this tax cut - #lakewoodnews

Congress describes their proposed tax cut as a wonderful Christmas present for all of us. This sounds delightful, but it is only half of the story. Although the middle class may enjoy minimal tax ...

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Thornton legislator sorry for causing pain - #lakewoodnews

DENVER (AP) -- After initially saying that he hadn't done anything wrong or criminal, a Colorado state legislator accused of sexually harassing a fellow lawmaker and other women said Saturday he is sorry for causing them pain. In his initial

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Development concerns helped define city council race - #lakewoodnews

It will come as a surprise to no one who has been listening to the complaints of residents at city council and public events that development was a major factor in the Nov. 7 city council election. "When I was out, the neighbors told me what

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Jason Eckhoff - #lakewoodnews

About me I'm a native of Chicago and I'm a huge baseball fan. I love the Cubs, and I travel for softball four times a year. Prior to joining Peak Properties Group, I spent much of my career in the hospitality industry, which instilled a love

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Pomona High School program builds artists - #lakewoodnews

D'Naya Stone, 16, found her love of the arts by accident. She was placed in a pottery class at Pomona High School -- one she didn't want to be in. But by the end of the first week, she was hooked. Now the is one of almost 200 students in the

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Leadership stays the same for Jeffco Public Schools - #lakewoodnews

Brad Rupert, Susan Harmon and Ron Mitchell keep their seats on the Jefferson County Board of Education, having won re-election Nov. 7. The three incumbents were elected following the recall of the board majority in 2015. Two challengers,

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Liturgical calendar plays a role in arc of poems - #lakewoodnews

What We Are "We are all water. We are cells and vapor. We are the earth, the sky, the heat at the center, and the cold in faraway reaches, the ones that lie in darkness. We are made of stars." -- Stephanie

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Get into the holiday spirit with music, food - #lakewoodnews

Despite all the shoppers big box stores see on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving wasn't all that special for Angelo Coiro, owner of Angelo's CDs and More. But when Record Store Day started making exclusive releases on Black Friday,

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Health department takes a look at food insecurity in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

More than 100 Jefferson County community members and representatives from local organizations attended an all-day conference on food insecurity on Nov. 9, which was put on by Jefferson County Public Health. "It's unacceptable that anybody in

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School of Mines professor wins groundwater award - #lakewoodnews

The National Ground Water Association recently announced that Eileen Poeter, a professor in the Hydrology Program at the Colorado School of Mines and consultant with Poeter Engineering in Golden, was named the 2017 M. King Hubbard Award winner for

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Veterans saluted at Fort Logan ceremony - #lakewoodnews

Mother Nature provided a backdrop of clear skies and warm sunshine Nov. 11 as about 500 people attended the 40 ceremony marking Veterans Day at Fort Logan National Cemetery. It is the first time in three years the ceremony was held inside Verle ...

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Roy Halladay left good memories through years in baseball - #lakewoodnews

Ralston Valley baseball coach Brad Madden grew up playing baseball with Roy Halladay. It didn't take Madden long to realize that Halladay, who was his teammate at Arvada West, was a special player. Halladay, 40, was killed Nov. 7 when the

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Brauchler drops governor bid, jumps into attorney general race - #lakewoodnews

Citing the bowing out of state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman from the race to keep her seat, Republican George Brauchler announced his switch from the 2018 race for governor to vie for the attorney general spot. Brauchler, district attorney ...

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Detectives investigate early morning fatal crash - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood police traffic detectives are investigating a fatal accident involving five vehicles that occurred at 7:15 a.m. on Nov. 13. The accident occurred on westbound Alameda Avenue at the intersection of Oak Street. Lakewood police agents responded to the accident scene and determined that four westbound vehicles were stopped in the right hand lane at a red light...

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CCU hosts rally to support Lakewood baker - #lakewoodnews

Despite being at the center of a freedom-vs.-rights cultural flashpoint that incites passion on both sides, Jack Philips, owner of Masterpiece Cake in Lakewood, has a lot of people on his side. State Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Estes Park, Senate

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E-470 freezes toll rates for up to three years - #lakewoodnews

A toll adjustment announced Nov. 9 by the E-470 Board of Directors would freeze toll rates for ExpressToll drivers through 2020. That means ExpressToll users driving the 47-mile roadway can lock in the rates they are paying today, according to the ...

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Remembering Roy Halladay, a hometown all-star - #lakewoodnews

The hard work and determination Roy Halladay brought to his athletics is something Jeff Legault, baseball coach at Dakota Ridge High School, teaches to his players daily. As an assistant coach at Arvada West High School in the early 1990s,

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Veterans Day -- what it means to them, and us - #lakewoodnews

Our military service taught us and molded us in multiple ways. We know how to work hard, learn difficult things quickly, and make difficult decisions with incomplete information. But we also learned ...

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Standout Performers: Jeffco athletes for the week of Nov. 9 - #lakewoodnews

Dylan Mathias, Golden The 5-foot-7 sophomore returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter in a 33-24 football victory over Gateway on Nov. 3. Kaylie Berens, Pomona The ...

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Not just a man's job - #lakewoodnews

When Danell Kalcevic was in kindergarten, an assignment asked her to describe what she wanted to be when she grows up. "It sounds silly," Kalcevic, 48, said, but what she put on the assignment was a farmer's wife. Fast forward and

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State gymnatics: Pomona, A-West, Lakewood and Green Mountain snag titles - #lakewoodnews

THORNTON -- Green Mountain senior Ramya Sinha sang the national anthem and then played spoiler on the final day of the 3-day state gymnastics meet at Thornton High School. "I really was (nervous)," Sinha said of singing the anthem Nov. 4.

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Letter to the Editor: Constant vigilance - #lakewoodnews

The other week a letter writer questioned what we are doing in Niger. Perhaps the question should be, "What would happen if we were not in Niger?" The United States has a presence in over ...

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Letter to the Editor: Power of words - #lakewoodnews

While savoring each word in the art of positive thought in last week's column by a renowned coach and speaker, I couldn't help but feel a hint of sardonic humor in the light of remarks ...

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An invitation to join the education conversation - #lakewoodnews

With election season now in our rear-view mirror, Jeffco Public Schools now turns our attention to the future, and what that means for our schools and community. In October, we released a vision document for the community to consider.

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Colorado exchange up and running for those wanting health insurance - #lakewoodnews

Now's the time to go shopping -- no, not for the holidays just yet, but for health insurance coverage. It's open enrollment season, a time to compare policies and find the coverage that works best for you and your family as the new year ...

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Happiness through yesterday, today and tomorrow can be an unbroken chain - #lakewoodnews

Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." - Jim Rohn Last week we covered the importance of love in our past, and the role of love in our present and love in our future. This week we ...

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Incumbents lead early in Jeffco Board of Education race - #lakewoodnews

Unofficial early results show incumbents Brad Rupert and Susan Harmon are leading in the two contested races on the Jefferson County Board of Education.Incumbent Ron Mitchell is running unopposed for ...

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BREAKING: Lakewood 2017 election results - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood is about to see a significant shift in its city council, with a seat in each ward up for grabs and only two incumbents in the race. The winners are elected for four-year terms, and will be ...

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Jeffco's sixth grade shift for a better fit - #lakewoodnews

One of the benefits of the sixth-grade shift to middle school is better utilization of building space, Jeffco Public Schools officials say. Tim Reed, executive director of Jeffco facilities, said ...

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A-West in 5A football state tournament for the first time since 2010 - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Eaglecrest took care of business Nov. 3 at the North Area Athletic Complex. In the lone top-10 match-up in the final CHSAANow.com Class 5A football poll, No. 2 Eaglecrest defeated No. 10 Arvada West 35-7 at the NAAC in Arvada. The win

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A special ingredient in student success can be found after the school bell rings - #lakewoodnews

Last Saturday, my son had a soccer game at Platt Middle School in Boulder. And, though I spent four years in Boulder, I'd never been to Platt, so this was a new experience for me. Platt, it turns out, is in the older, eastern section of Boulder, ...

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Work looking great on Great Work Montessori - #lakewoodnews

On Nov. 3, students, teachers, families from Great Work Montessori School and Himmelman Construction workers and staff gathered at the future home of the school at 5300 W. Center Ave. in east Lakewood to celebrate the placement of one of the

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Homeless vet numbers may be down, but problem persists - #lakewoodnews

An estimated 569 homeless veterans live in the Denver metro area, and Freddie Sprankel used to be one of them. After more than three years in the U.S. Army -- including an almost year-long duty tour in Iraq -- Sprankel got an honorable ...

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Volleyball leaps in popularity in Colorado - #lakewoodnews

Volleyball is a sport that I never connected with, probably because of my introduction decades ago in elementary school. Half of the physical education class was stationed on each side of the net and I never was able to touch the ball. So obviously

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Mortgage professionals serve in South Africa - #lakewoodnews

Two Academy Mortgage area managers were among more than 160 loan officers, managers, executives and others who traveled to South Africa for the company's Service Expedition. Brian Kerby and Damon Johnston, of Lakewood, along with Kerby's

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Lakewood man convicted after running over bicyclist and fleeing - #lakewoodnews

A Jefferson County jury returned guilty verdicts in the case against Stephen Tecmire, 63, for running over a bicyclist and then leaving the scene, according to the First Judicial Distirct's DA's office. Tecmire was found guilty on Nov. 1 of

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Empathy unites the hopes and dreams of humanity - #lakewoodnews

Last Friday night, I was in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ukraine. I smelled the jasmine and heard the mourning doves of Syria. I savored lunch in Afghanistan. I felt buildings collapse in Mexico, and witnessed the capture of a terrorist in Iraq. I met

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Lakewood establishes foundation for a sustainable future - #lakewoodnews

The effects of increased sustainability is difficult to measure in the short term, but the enthusiasm to make the community and world a better place is much easier to see. Jonathan Wachtel, Lakewood's sustainability manager, and other city

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Artspace project in Lakewood still in the works - #lakewoodnews

There is a lot of concern in Lakewood about development happening too quickly in the city, but some projects take deliberate time to ensure everything is done right. The Artspace affordable housing development, which has been in the works since

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Arrest warrants issued to married couple suspected of Golden RV park homicide - #lakewoodnews

After two days of conducting interviews with Jefferson County authorities, a husband and wife are now the sole suspects for the Oct. 27 murder of Mitchell Bradford Ingle, 63, in Golden. The First ...

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Jeffco Sports Standouts -- Nov. 2 2017 - #lakewoodnews

Chad Dines, D'Evelyn The senior quarterback completed nine of 10 passes for 283 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-8 football win over Denver West on Oct. 28. Drew Seidel, Wheat ...

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D'Evelyn football airs it out in win over Denver West - #lakewoodnews

DENVER -- D'Evelyn football showed off it air superiority in a 49-8 victory over Denver West on Oct. 28 at All-City Stadium. "We played our game," D'Evelyn coach Jeremy Bennett said. "We talked all week about coming out and playing

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No. 3 Pomona football plows over Chaparral - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Pomona senior Kenny Maes put the icing on top of a snowy victory Oct. 26 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Maes returned an interception 91 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes to cap off a 34-0 victory for the Panthers against

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Highlands Ranch High students to perform with noted musician - #lakewoodnews

When recording artist/composer and original member of the Trans-Siberian Express Mark Wood comes to Highlands Ranch High School on Nov. 10 with his Viper electric violin, the student musicians will be transformed into a rock orchestra for a day. ...

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We need to apologize for this sorry state of affairs - #lakewoodnews

Brenda Lee's comin' on strong. I'm sorry, so sorry, please accept my apology. For what I said in the high school cafeteria to Dottie Danford. For what I said in the art building elevator at UCLA to Magenta O'Toole. For what I said ...

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Simple ways to train your brain for positivity - #lakewoodnews

From the Navy Seals, to cutting edge organizations, to the kid next door. Everyone is beginning to realize the power of positivity and how to harness it for their own use. The good news -- it's available to everyone. With continued practice your

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Book smarts do not always translate into leadership savvy - #lakewoodnews

I'm going to do something a little bit risky with this column. No, no -- I'm not using it to give relationship advice. I'm not that stupid. No, I'm going to write about something that is about to happen, but which you will know the

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Football a kick for high schooler off to Baylor - #lakewoodnews

Issac Power gave up kicking a soccer ball when he was a freshman at Ponderosa. Instead, he started booting a football. Power is now one of the best punters, kickoff specialists and placekickers in the state as a senior and will be a punter in the

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Love yesterday, today and tomorrow -- an integral, relevant, powerful force - #lakewoodnews

Thank you in advance for reading this column. I sure do appreciate all of the emails feedback, what an awesome community we have. I hope you will join me for the next few weeks as this is the first of a three-part series: Love, Happiness, and

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Mental health in the spotlight at Mines - #lakewoodnews

Colorado School of Mines is an elite school -- its students are high performers. But that comes along with high expectations and high stress, said Karyn Burry, a senior studying chemical and biochemical engineering who is the president of

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Lakewood organization changes world for students in Uganda - #lakewoodnews

There's no way of measuring the power of learning something new, but helping to create a brand new school in Africa is a good start. In northern Uganda, the Global Leaders Primary School is teaching about 100 rural students thanks to the

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Golden boys drop postseason opener - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- The Anemoi -- Greek wind gods -- weren't with Golden boys soccer team Oct. 25 at the North Area Athletic Complex. With a strong constant north/northwest wind at the No. 21-seeded Steamboat Springs Sailors' back during the first

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19th-century Paris saw brave women artists - #lakewoodnews

"You had to go there!" said Suzanne Ramljak of the American Federation of Arts, which organized the show, "Her Paris: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism," now open through Jan. 14 at the Denver Art Museum. Impressionism was

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Charity: another form of sharing and love - #lakewoodnews

"Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity. It is about love. Charity and love are the same--with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead."---- Mother Theresa About age three children

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Ten important benefits to community living for seniors - #lakewoodnews

Deciding to leave the family home of 30-plus years and move to a retirement community isn't easy. Our homes are filled with memories and a familiarity we tend to hold on to as we grow older. But memories don't make dinner conversation, trigger a

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Denver Arts Week gathers cultural highlights from metro area - #lakewoodnews

On any day of the week, you can find a unique cultural event happening in Denver and its surrounding cities. But for one week a year, cultural organizations all over put their best foot forward during Denver Arts Week. "The whole concept is to

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Mountain Side Gear Rental hosts inaugural drive to help those in need - #lakewoodnews

Mountain Side Gear Rental's inaugural Share the Warmth Gear and Coat Drive was a huge success, according to business founder John Hildebrandt. "When we came up with the idea to hold a gear and coat drive, we knew the community would respond,

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Study shows Red Rocks positive economic impact - #lakewoodnews

Red Rocks Community College creates a positive net impact on the regional economy, according to a recent study of Red Rocks and others in the Colorado Community College System. Results of the study by Economic Modeling Specialists, a leading

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G Line meeting shows a community with little patience left - #lakewoodnews

Michael Mutnan recalls when the original RTD G Line was announced in 2004 with plans to create a light rail system to connect Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Denver that would open in 2013. That was before a man drove his car onto tracks in California

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Letters to the Editor -- West Metro Oct. 26 edition - #lakewoodnews

School board is effective We need effective government in all areas. That's exactly what we've seen from the Jeffco School Board these past two years. This diverse, five-member board has given ...

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Golden bicycle business is the steel deal - #lakewoodnews

Before Proudfoot Cycles existed, Jon Acuff was making pressure switches for an aerospace organization in California. It was an easy fit for him since his family had a strong history in engineering and manufacturing. Family lore says they held ties ...

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Historic school now open as eco-friendly apartments in Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

More than a century ago, a custodian -- paid at a rate of $13 per month -- chopped wood so students at a one-room schoolhouse on 44th Street in Wheat Ridge could stay warm. This week, the first resident moved into a former school on the property

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Must see theater: The Foreigner - #lakewoodnews

I'm usually pretty enthusiastic about the theater productions I see. Since I've worked behind the scenes, I know how much effort goes into each play. I'm completely smitten with the current Black Box theater production of "The Foreigner."

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Jeffco Sports Standouts -- week of Oct. 26 - #lakewoodnews

Drew Seidel, Wheat RidgeIn the boys Region 1 Class 4A regional cross country championships on Oct. 19, the senior won the championship with a time of 17:50.18. Jessica Espinoza, PomonaThe senior ...

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West Line Village construction Starts - #lakewoodnews

On Oct. 19, City of Lakewood staff, elected officials, DIRC Homes and Trailbreak Partners, and more gathered at the future site of West Line Village, a transit-oriented-development on West 10th Avenue and Depew Street, for a groundbreaking.

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Worth repeating: `If at first you don't succeed, try, try again' - #lakewoodnews

It is said Thomas Edison tried and failed 10,000 times before successfully inventing the light bulb. And when it comes to trying and failing and finally succeeding, Abraham Lincoln's attempts at running for political office and finally becoming ...

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Heaven knows that heaven snows -- that's how life in Colorado goes - #lakewoodnews

A newcomer to our state said, "Why don't you write about the first snow of the year?" I said, "You mean the one we had in early January?" "No, the one we just had -- in October." "That was the first snow of the season. Not ...

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Residents asked for ideas on bicycle plan - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood would like to hear from residents on how it has done in outlining conceptual ideas, goals and objectives for guiding the new Bicycle System Master Plan. An outline of the ideas for the new plan will be presented at an open house from 5-7

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Kit Newland - #lakewoodnews

About me I spent most of my formative years in Richmond, Virginia, and attended school at Virginia Commonwealth where I received a bachelor's in Recreation Administration. My favorite hobby now is spending time with my grandchildren -- ages 3

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RMCAD celebrates a new vision for future - #lakewoodnews

When Chris Spohn, the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design's president for the past seven months, first moved to the Denver area from Los Angeles, he took an Uber or Lyft to campus every day. "I'd ask whoever was driving me if they'd

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RRCC teaches managerial skills to keep employees safe - #lakewoodnews

A person can have all the technical training necessary to be successful on a job site, but training to be a good boss is something most don't receive. "You might be an awesome welder on Friday and then have to be a boss on Monday," said

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The lifeline between community and first responders - #lakewoodnews

One thing that people hope they never have to do is call 911. "But when they do, we're here to make sure they get what they need for safety and quality of life," said Jeff Streeter, the executive director of JeffCom 911. JeffCom 911 is ...

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Gorilla 5k in Westminster was bananas - #lakewoodnews

A Westminster 5K race last weekend was built around one simple idea - the best way to help an endangered species is to dress up in heavy fur suits and run around the park. That's the genesis of the Denver 14th Annual 5K Gorilla Run, according

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'Stop the Bleed' class offers tools for helping - #lakewoodnews

Theresa Carrol stood over a prosthetic wound as it spouted fake blood and quickly stuffed it with gauze. She was one of 60 community members learning how to pack wounds and apply pressure in emergency situations. "I don't want to feel

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Stay warm and enjoy a variety of genres this winter - #lakewoodnews

If you ask me, the kind of music the sounds best in the wintertime, when it gets cold and dark early, can be summed up in one word -- warm. Warm music sounds, clearly, like it was produced by human hands. It's acoustic guitar driven tracks,

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A dino-mite autumn for fossil fanatics - #lakewoodnews

I don't remember when I fell in love with dinosaurs, but by the time "Jurassic Park" came out in 1993, I was 8 years old and already completely head over heels. I wanted to be a paleontologist, go to places like Montana, and dig up the

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Cross country could be path to lead country - #lakewoodnews

Tiya Chamberlin, a junior captain on the Wheat Ridge girls cross country team, has a suggestion for politicians to help relieve the current turmoil in Washington, D.C. "I think what would calm all the politicians is if they would just go for a

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Nobody's laughing off head injuries these days - #lakewoodnews

Piper Reasoner smiles as she asks a series of questions to a student in the training room at Legend High School. "What is your name?" "Are you nauseous?" "Am I in focus right now?" Minutes earlier the boy, 17, was elbowed in

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Vaccinations help prevent flu - #lakewoodnews

While the 2017-18 influenza season officially began Oct. 1, 27 cases of hospitalized influenza had already been reported to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30. That is more than double the typical

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Local breweries have solid showing at beer fest - #lakewoodnews

Every year, the Great American Beer Festival brings hundreds of breweries from all over the country to the Mile High City to duke it out over who creates the best ales, IPAs, lagers, German beers and more. And while the real winners are those who

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Local athletes qualify for state cross country meet - #lakewoodnews

The following are area team and individual qualifiers for the state cross country championships, which will be held Oct. 28 at the Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. The top four teams out of each regional meet qualified for the state ...

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Hiring event to restaff Colorado Mills - #lakewoodnews

Dozens of retail stores in Colorado Mills, but small and large, shut their doors on May 8, after a massive hail storm damaged the mall's roof and flooded the mall's interior. Now the mall is set to reopen on Nov. 21, just in time for retail's

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"The Foreigner" brings laughs--but with a reminder - #lakewoodnews

The lobby/dining area of a woodsy, somewhat worn, fishing lodge in Georgia has a welcoming desk, simple furnishings, an outside entry -- large double doors at the rear of the set -- and ...

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Teacher unions supports incumbents for Jeffco school board - #lakewoodnews

Incumbents in the Jefferson County Board of Education race have garnered significantly more financial support than their challengers, as reported by the Oct. 17 contributions and expenditures report filed with the Colorado Secretary of

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Teaching students how to cope socially, emotionally - #lakewoodnews

Eighth-grader Morgan Fritzler is working to improve her self-awareness. "Sometimes, I have anxiety and perfectionist issues and I expect myself to get everything on the first try," Fritzler, 12, said. "It makes me feel frustrated." But

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Ralston Valley continues winning streak over rival A-West in football - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- The different between rival high schools separated by 3.5 miles was about 18 inches Oct. 13 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Ralston Valley junior quarterback AJ Jergensen plowed into the end zone from less than a yard out on the

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Arvada West erases bad regional memories, advances to state - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Arvada West's softball team officially put the past behind them Oct. 14 at Youth Memorial Park. "I don't think we were really nervous at all compared to last year," A-West senior Shea Mauser said after the Wildcats punched

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Hunger and Homelessness: How to Help - #lakewoodnews

Many children, veterans, single parents, retirees and people with mental illnesses or disabilities share the difficulties associated with getting enough food to eat and having a safe place to live. The impact of homelessness and hunger in

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South Lakewood site of new business, residential renaissance - #lakewoodnews

There was a long stretch of years there where the shopping centers around Wadsworth Boulevard and West Jewell Avenue were looking "tired," as Sue King, president of the South Lakewood Business Association remembers. "We're basically all

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Lakewood seniors see the city from the front of a trishaw - #lakewoodnews

There are things people have to give up as they reach their senior years, and for many, cycling is on that list. So while it's not the same as riding a bike themselves, Eaton Senior Communities residents Eileen Hurley and Theodora Rios were all

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Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild show coming back to Englewood - #lakewoodnews

When The Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild makes its annual autumnal visit to the Community Room at Englewood Civic Center on Oct. 26-28, the large, light, plain space just comes to life. Guild members, who live across the metro area and in the

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Eneasz Brodsk - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in Poland, but my parents moved here while I was still a baby. I grew up in Lakewood, went to Kendrick Lakes Elementary and Green Mountain High School, and I lived there right up until I went off to college. I didn't go too

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Man receives jail time, probation for shooting cyclist - #lakewoodnews

An Aurora man will spend 1 1/2 years in county jail and serve two years of probation for shooting a Golden cyclist in the back with a pellet gun. Scott Brown showed no regard for the law, other people or common decency, said First Judicial

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Jeffco libraries talk beer and books - #lakewoodnews

Karen Hertz founded Holidaily Brewing in Golden in 2016 after battling health issues that forced her to eliminate gluten from her diet. Overcoming melanoma and thyroid cancer meant that she could no longer enjoy one of her favorite drinks --

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Rattlesnake study continues in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

Even people who have never had a negative encounter with snakes can have a phobia of them. "Snakes have a lot of creepy features," said Mary Ann Bonnell, a snake expert and the visitor services manager for Jeffco Open Space. "They trigger

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Choices abound for a family friendly Halloween - #lakewoodnews

It can be a bit nerve-wracking for parents to send their children out trick-or-treating when Halloween rolls around every year, with strangers around and visiting places they might not be familiar with. But more and more cities, libraries and

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Binge-watching -- at the theater - #lakewoodnews

One of the fun things about binge-watching -- aside from spending long stretches in a reclining position -- is you get a lot of plot, character development and acting range in a compressed amount of time. The trend, thanks to the advent of

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Wood carvers assemble at Highlands Ranch hotel - #lakewoodnews

When Al Vigil was a child, his mother insisted that he accompany his older brother fishing. But Vigil didn't like to fish, so he would sit nearby and whittle pieces of wood. When he was 8 years old, he joined the Boy Scouts, where he furthered his

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Athletes strive to get up to speed - #lakewoodnews

Speed never takes a day off, goes the adage. "Speed is any sport is very, very important because it's hard to teach speed," Cherry Creek soccer coach Chelo Curi said. The ability to move fast is important in almost all athletic endeavors

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A week bookended by the best and worst of humanity - #lakewoodnews

y week ended at a wedding Saturday night, as one of my wife's associates tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend. A fine ending, given how everybody's week started, with the news from Las Vegas. Saturday night, two people affirmed

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Lawmakers honored for work on mental-health bill - #lakewoodnews

Four Colorado lawmakers were honored by Healthier Colorado for their work in strengthening access to mental health services. Sen. John Cooke, R-Greeley, Sen. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, and Rep.

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Sports Standouts - Week of Oct. 12, 2017 - #lakewoodnews

Kailey Robb,Arvada West The senior hit a 3-run homer to spark an 11-run fifth inning during a 13-1 win on Oct. 4 over Pomona to clinch the Jeffco 5A softball title. Gabe Goodman,Green ...

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Lakewood City Council candidates - #lakewoodnews

All Lakewood City Council candidates for 2017 are listed below. Click on a name to learn more about each candidate.   

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LaDawn Sperling, Lakewood City Council, Ward 4 candidate - #lakewoodnews

LaDawn Sperling has lived in Lakewood's Ward 4 since 2005. After spending nearly 20 years in the corporate world, she became a realtor in 2014.She has a master's in communications from the University of Denver. Contact: 303-710-5817,

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Dave Skilling -Lakewood City Council, Ward 4 candidate - #lakewoodnews

Dave Skilling and his family moved back to Lakewood in 2014, after having lived out-of-state for nine years. An attorney for nearly 10 years, he is co-owner of the law firm Skilling O'Leary, PC.He received a bachelor's degree from

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William Furman, Lakewood City Council, Ward 4 candidate - #lakewoodnews

William Furman has lived in Lakewood for 41 years. He is an architect, with experience in K-12 schools, higher education, libraries, recreation centers, housing and affordable housing. He is now working on aviation architecture and serving on the

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Michael Gifford - Lakewood City Council, Ward 3 candidate - #lakewoodnews

Michael Gifford moved with his family to Lakewood from Boise, Idaho, in 2007, becoming among the first to move to Belmar. Currently CEO at AGC Colorado, he has 30 years of state and local government experience, including in budget, planning,

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Michael Bieda - Lakewood City Council, Ward3 candidate - #lakewoodnews

Michael Bieda grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Alameda High School. After living in other parts of the country, he has lived in Lakewood for the past 17 years. He iscurrently attorney and owner of Law Office of Michael L. Bieda, LLC, in

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Jacob LaBure - Lakewood City Council, Ward 2 candidate - #lakewoodnews

Jacob LaBure moved from Castle Rock to Ward 2 in Lakewood five years ago. Currently an NCIC Agent for the Denver Police Department, he has 10 years of private and public experience in local government and 15 years in public advocacy. He has

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Charles Davis - Lakewood City Council, Ward 2 candidate - #lakewoodnews

IT specialist Charles Davis has lived in the Denver metro area for 22 years, including the last three and a half years in Lakewood. Along with his wife, Davis ran an IT small business. Currently he is the director of technical administrative

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Ramey Johnson - Lakewood City Council, Ward 1 candidate - #lakewoodnews

Ramey Johnson grew up in Lakewood and has lived here most of her adult life. She and her husband have lived at the same address for 25 years. A professional nurse for 45 years, she also is a former state legislator and current Ward 1 city

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Kyra deGruy - Lakewood City Council, Ward 1 candidate - #lakewoodnews

Kyra deGruy has lived in Lakewood two years. She is project manager for Metropolitan State University of Denver, Health Professions Department. She previously has been a finance manager for a local business, patient care manager at a family practice

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Nancy Pallozzi - #lakewoodnews

Nancy Pallozzi has lived in Lakewood for 50 years and Jefferson County her whole life. A small business owner for 20 years and currently owner of a Lakewood catering company, she also has been a mutual fund trader and consultant for retirement

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Candidates for the Jefferson County School Board - #lakewoodnews

There are three seats up for election this year for the Jefferson County School District's Board of Education.  All candidates are listed below, grouped by seat and alphabetic order. Click on ...

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Kids love simple and easy Halloween fun - #lakewoodnews

Sometimes young children love the simplest activities made with materials around the house. Playing with old masks, redecorating them, or making new ones is a lot of fun for Halloween or year around play.   You will need a medium brown paper

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Birthday prompts reflection: The seven signs of growth - #lakewoodnews

By the time you read this, I will have made another 365-day trip around the sun. Not a milestone birthday in itself, although the previous 12 months have been anything but ordinary. Consider all that has transpired since October 2016 ... feel

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Letter to the Editor: More support for charters - #lakewoodnews

As a parent of a child who attends a public charter school in Jeffco, I was very disappointed in Rupert's, Harmon's and Mitchell's response regarding public charters at candidate ...

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Letter to the Editor: Jeffco candidates vague on vouchers - #lakewoodnews

At the Sept. 14 Jefferson County School Board forum, there was much agreement across all candidates with respect to their support of many issues including school choice, transparency, student ...

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Air quality improving, but still not ideal - #lakewoodnews

There are some days, primarily in the summer months between May and September, when Coloradans should re-think partaking in vigorous exercise outside. But that doesn't mean the air quality here is so concerning that everybody should feel they

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Letter to the Editor: Don't be fooled again - #lakewoodnews

Don't be Fooled AgainThis fall voters will be asked to select a school board. Two years ago, all community members, teachers and students were misled into recalling three school board members. ...

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Ron Mitchell - Jefferson County School Board, District 5 - #lakewoodnews

Ron Mitchell graduated from Arvada High School. He earned an undergraduate in education, and a master's in administration from the University of Northern Colorado. He served six years in the Army Reserves, before his education career. He taught at ...

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Lannie Garrett brings two revues to venue in downtown Littleton - #lakewoodnews

Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton will present popular singer Lannie Garrett in two musical revues, accompanied by her quintet, Errand Boys of Rhythm: Oct. 13 (7:30 p.m.) and Oct 14 (2 p.m.): "The Chick Sings Frank: A tribute to Frank Sinatra." ...

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In a world often awash in ugliness, beauty is the best place to retreat - #lakewoodnews

Don't look at me. And don't look to me. When someone like Harvey, Irma, Maria or Stephen Paddock comes along who challenges existence in ways that are difficult to rationalize, explain or accept, don't look to me for answers, because I ...

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Bricks give heft to team spirit - #lakewoodnews

Scott Gardner was part of the first graduating class at Mountain Vista and was an offensive guard on the football team. So he was part of the tradition of players painting bricks green on one side and decorating the other side to reflect

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Erica Shields -- Jeffco Board of Education, District 2 - #lakewoodnews

The mother of four children, Erica Shields has lived in Jefferson County for more than 10 years now. She has worked worked as a substitute teacher, a pediatric cancer researcher and a personal fitness health adviser. She holds a master's and

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Susan Harmon -- Jeffco Board of Education, District 2 - #lakewoodnews

A family law attorney, Susan Harmon is a current member of the Jefferson County Schools Board of Education. She has lived in Jeffco for 17 years, after earning an undergraduate degree from CU Boulder, and a law degree from Santa Clara

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