Pride, respect and success on the fairway - #lakewoodnews

I was watching the U.S. Open on television over the weekend, and, as wonderful as the golf is, and as beautiful as the setting of the tournament is -- who knew Wisconsin could be so beautiful? (just kidding, Mom!) -- I found myself thinking about

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Fun with paper fireworks all summer - #lakewoodnews

Young children are often afraid of loud startling fireworks, but there are alternative ways children can have fun with fireworks on paper. This quiet activity often helps families during hectic family gatherings when children need a calming

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Dozens of suspects accused of running massive marijuana-trafficking ring - #lakewoodnews

Officials on June 28 announced the indictment of members of what's suspected to be the largest illegal pot-trafficking ring since marijuana was legalized in Colorado, unveiling an operation that

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Taking action to address Colorado's affordable housing crisis - #lakewoodnews

Like homeowners across Colorado, I received a notice of valuation from our county assessor earlier this year. I heard from many Jeffco residents that they were shocked to see the huge increases in property value, but honestly, I wasn't all that

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Jeffco to keep fed grant programs - #lakewoodnews

A nearly seven hour meeting on June 27 concluded in a yes vote from all three Jefferson County commissioners to continue to accept federal money for affordable housing. The monies in consideration ...

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Mount View Youth Services Center has first suicide in 16 years - #lakewoodnews

A 20-year-old took their own life at the Mount View Youth Services Center in south Lakewood early in the morning of June 23. According to a release from Elizabeth Owens, media and public relations manager at the Colorado Department of Human

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Annual Henry Awards honor outstanding local theater - #lakewoodnews

The Colorado Theatre Guild's annual Henry Awards, which honors outstanding achievements during the past season in theaters all over the state, has announced the nominees for the 12th annual awards. The Arvada Center, Buntport Theater, Denver

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Starting a new neighborhood pub - #lakewoodnews

It took five years of planning, false starts and construction, but for the four creators behind LandLocked Ales, Tyler and Brandi Burgei, Nick Stafford and Leanda Shackelford, it was all worth it to see the doors open on June 24. "We felt like

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Residents circle petition to limit residential growth - #lakewoodnews

Since the year 2000, Lakewood has seen a population growth from about 140,000 people to nearly 160,000, according to numbers on the city's website. While those kinds of numbers can lead to an economic benefit, established neighborhoods and

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Olde Town apartment plan sparks controversy - #lakewoodnews

To Dave Chandler and his activist group, a proposed six-story building with 256 apartments and 40,000 square feet of retail shops that would rise from the ground next to the Gold Line station in Arvada is an egregious mistake that should be ...

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Ebbie Pell - #lakewoodnews

I was born in Moorhead, Minnesota, but was raised in Lakewood in the shadow of Green Mountain. I graduated from Lakewood High School in 2016, where I played softball, managed the girls' basketball teams and was a member of National Honors

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Colorado law and fireworks - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office would like to inform all Jeffco residents on Colorado law regarding fireworks usage in unincorporated areas of the county. It is illegal to sell, use or possess non-permissible fireworks in the entire

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High school theater achievements noted with awards presentation - #lakewoodnews

The fifth annual Bobby G Awards, which recognize Colorado high schools' winning musical theater productions, designated Valor Christian High School senior Elleon Dobias as outstanding actress in a competition between 42 Colorado High Schools --

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Colorado Women's Golf Association Results - #lakewoodnews

Results from the Colorado Women's Golf Association's Stroke Play Championships which were held June 19-21 at the par-72 Lone Tree Golf Club. Championship Flight Jennifer Kupcho, Westminster,

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Fail your way to success - #lakewoodnews

Most of us have been taught to move forward cautiously, make intelligent decisions, and not fail. In our society, failure has a nasty taste to it. Failure isn't commonly thought of as a good thing.

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Letter: Fishing expedition - #lakewoodnews

Imagine a political cartoon likened to the story of Moby Dick with all its symbolism. Captain Ahab is standing on the quarterdeck of his whaling ship Pequod. Ahab looks a bit like

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Digging in the dirt - #lakewoodnews

The annual Sand in the City event hosted by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and the Arvada Visitors Center featured fun for all ages with "a variety of entertainment, food, and beverage offerings." All benefits went towards ...

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Softballs fill the air at firecracker tourney - #lakewoodnews

Arvada girls on the roster of the Colorado Invasion 14 and under team posted a key win June 23, as they edged the Colorado Springs Thunder in the pool play game that was part of the three-day Firecracker Tournament sponsored by the Arvada Girls

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Letter: A bad bill - #lakewoodnews

The American Health Care Act, which is being drafted in Congress, would mean higher prices for some consumers, less coverage, and tax breaks for big drug and insurance companies. These tax breaks

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Eating fresh - #lakewoodnews

Everything that Monroe Organic Farms, LLC brings to the Golden Farmers' Market is picked the day before for it to be as fresh as possible for market-goers. "The fresher it is, the better it tastes," said Jacquie Monroe, owner of Monroe ...

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Thousands in Jeffco beat the heat with books - #lakewoodnews

Cindy Jaye, a public services manager with the Jefferson County Public Library, loves to read because she loves stories. "I love the places I get to go, and the people I get to meet through stories," she said. And she's not alone. So

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Cancer survivor shows off victory garden - #lakewoodnews

The garden in front of Kim Giarratano's Arvada home is in bloom with fuchsia, peonies, dahlias and sweet peas, which she says smell so good. There's also a honeysuckle vine which will grow up over the trellis, decorative rocks, a fountain and

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A look at wedding traditions - #lakewoodnews

The joining of two people in matrimony calls for many different traditions depending on the religion the couple is rooted in. Most religions recognize a formal assertion of marriage, but there is a difference in how verbal the couple themselves ...

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Kupcho dominates at Lone Tree golf tourney - #lakewoodnews

Jennifer Kupcho tuned up for her second trip to the U.S Women's Open Golf Championship with another romp in the Colorado Women's Golf Association's Stroke Play Championship. Kupcho, the 20-year-old from Westminster who just completed her ...

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Sponsored Video: Meet Vic Mitchell - #lakewoodnews

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New asset-forfeiture law could boost protection of citizens' rights - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law a measure intended to bolster the rights of Colorado residents whose property is seized during criminal investigations. The measure -- signed by the governor June 9 and sponsored by Democratic ...

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Tips on keeping children safe this summer - #lakewoodnews

Summer has arrived, which means many new opportunities for kids to enjoy outdoor play. In your backyard, at the playground or on walks in the woods, there are things to explore and challenges to

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Congressman joins effort to locate officer who went missing in Russian mountains - #lakewoodnews

A Highlands Ranch woman is asking for the community's help in locating her husband, Steven Beare, an officer with the Littleton Police Department who went missing while climbing in Russia.

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'My uncle is finally ... home' - #lakewoodnews

On June 17, the Nebraska Chapter of Honor and Remember stopped at Lakewood High School to honor the memory of Marine Sgt. Fae V. Moore.  Moore, a Nebraska resident, was killed in the Battle of Tarawa at the age of 23. The battle was fought from

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Sale of school building spurs passion for neighborhood - #lakewoodnews

To visit the Morse Park Neighborhood is to take a step back into Lakewood's history. The homes in the area, south of West 26th Avenue and north of Colfax, between Kipling and Wadsworth, are smaller and practically burrow into the heavily treed

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Arc Thrift Store opens third Lakewood location - #lakewoodnews

The early morning hour June 15 didn't stop a sizable crowd of Lakewood residents, Arc ambassadors and city leaders from gathering in a parking lot at Wadsworth Boulevard and Jewell Avenue. The crowd was there on the beautiful summer day to

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Damien Berg - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in Clovis, California, and joined the military at age 17 so I could travel the world. I served in both the Army and Air Force as a combat medic. I come from a strong military lineage, and I've always wanted to serve my

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Letter: Hard questions for Glass - #lakewoodnews

After reading the plethora of platitudes, by and for, Jason Glass at his meet-and-greet session (6/8) at Lakewood High School, shouldn't Jeffco's long suffering parents and taxpayers ask hard

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Community digs into history at Magic Mountain - #lakewoodnews

For two weeks, there's been a lot of cheering at Magic Mountain. "I'm very interested in bringing archaeology to the public," said Dr. Michele Koons, curator of archaeology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. "And it's exciting ...

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Golden Summer Jam offers families opportunity to rock - #lakewoodnews

It's community. It's family fun. It's live music. And it's summertime. Mix these ingredients together and you get the Golden Civic Foundation's inaugural Golden Summer Jam concert. The purpose of the event, which will take place

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Thousands to participate in Bike to Work Day - #lakewoodnews

June is Colorado Bike Month, and 12,700 people are expected to participate in the annual Bike to Work Day on June 28. A number of sponsors in Jefferson County are offering stations for cyclist commuters to stop in for breakfast, water breaks or

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Letter: Keep key health protections - #lakewoodnews

I am reaching out to you today on behalf of the millions of patients with celiac disease, non-celiac wheat/gluten sensitivity, and other autoimmune diseases. I am deeply concerned about the possible

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Letter: Gatherings need more diversity - #lakewoodnews

On June 8, at Lakewood High School, we met the youthful, very personable incoming Jeffco schools superintendent, Dr. Jason Glass. His address to an audience, estimated at 150, painted a

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Letter: Meeting Jeffco's new superintendent - #lakewoodnews

Attending the welcome reception for Jeffco schools' new superintendent, Dr. Jason Glass, I found myself in a room filled with community leaders, elected officials, parents, teachers, district staff

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Health care legislation needs the Heimlich - #lakewoodnews

Zucchini ... it was a piece of zucchini, about the size of your thumbnail, in a delicious bite of pasta with spicy shrimp. Once it lodged in my throat, I jumped up from the table and staggered to the

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Editorial cartoon June 22 - #lakewoodnews

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Month later, hailstorm still hurts - #lakewoodnews

Mike Pondell is number 59. The red number counter above the Wheat Ridge Building Permit Department desk has been stuck at 58 for more than an hour after a credit card machine broke down and brought the line to a halt. Pondell arrived at Wheat

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Jeffco Vietnam vets search for platoon members - #lakewoodnews

Neither Joe Sleevi nor Donald Emmot spoke much about their time in the service during the Vietnam War to their families. There was the unwelcoming reception they received upon their return, as well as some unhappy memories. But, mainly, they just

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Avoid being narrow-minded -- in life and music - #lakewoodnews

One of the main talking points constantly heard on cable news channels is how divided the country is these days. Pundits and political operatives have their theories. If you hop online, you'll be buried in an avalanche of think pieces from

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Legacy's Buchanan has foul trouble -- other people - #lakewoodnews

Early last fall, Legacy boys soccer coach Tony Romano stopped counting fouls against senior forward Tajon Buchanan. Buchanan was so good that many opposing players figured the best way to slow the

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You've got to hand it to avocados, although you really shouldn't - #lakewoodnews

Here's a pop quiz. What fleshy fruit rich in healthy fats is sending more and more of its fans to the emergency room? Here's a hint. You probably think it's a vegetable. Here's another hint.

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How you're known is something you can determine by your actions - #lakewoodnews

Don't I know you?" Isn't that a question many of us have either asked of someone or someone has asked us that very same question? I think it is a pretty common occurrence, actually. Having spent

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About letters to the editor - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Community Media welcomes letters to the editor. Please keep in mind the following ground rules: Limit your letter to 300 words or fewer. Keep it polite: Do not resort to name

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Understanding your father's influence on your life - #lakewoodnews

As we approach father's day, it might be useful for you to look at how your relationship with your father has affected your life. Although mothers get much of the credit for raising and nurturing kids, don't fool yourself about the importance of

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Wheat Ridge Summer Fest and Child Safety Fair on June 17 - #lakewoodnews

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. June 8, 2017 -- The Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD) and Healing Waters Ministries will hold the Summer Fest '17 and Child Safety Fair or Feria de Seguridad de Niño on ...

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Funeral home leaving longtime downtown Golden location - #lakewoodnews

For more than 100 years, families from all over Jefferson County have been serviced by Olinger Woods Chapel in historic downtown Golden for their mortuary needs. But on June 30, the funeral home located at 1100 Washington Ave. will close its

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Eat, drink and dance the summer away at Belmar - #lakewoodnews

When summertime rolls around, its pretty difficult to argue with patios, food and drinks, and live music. And for the past several years, one of the best places to get all three is the Belmar plaza on a Friday night. "Each year we see more and

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Jeffco community recognized for devotion to diversity - #lakewoodnews

Twelve individuals and groups were awarded a Wayne Carle Award for Outstanding Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion in Jefferson County Public Schools and recognized at the Board of Education meeting Thursday, June 1. The award's namesake,

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Letter: Ecstatic for Glass - #lakewoodnews

I am ecstatic about Dr. Jason Glass as Jeffco Schools' new superintendent! I've followed his work and know that he will be able to inspire, and importantly, unite our district. A few things I

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Letter: Outrage over super hire - #lakewoodnews

Congratulations Jeffco voters and big-media machine teachers union. You just got rolled.  Your puppet school board just handed out the largest Jeffco Schools superintendent contract in

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Letter: Thanks to legislators - #lakewoodnews

The passing of SB 17-267, Sustainability of Rural Colorado, marks a significant moment in Colorado history. This bill - in addition to other components designed to support rural Colorado through

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Letter: EpiPen price gouging - #lakewoodnews

I suffer from a severe bee allergy, so I carry a EpiPen at all times. Last year, I was in between jobs, and the cost of my EpiPen rose from $300 to $600. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to

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Letter: Pause on parkway - #lakewoodnews

Commissioner Rosier says that right-of- way for the Jefferson Parkway (JP) have been acquired and the CDOT study and approval process is proceeding. What he did not say is that CDOT and DRCOG will

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Letter: Getting the lead out - #lakewoodnews

As the legislative session came to a close, only six of 34 Colorado State Senators voted against a measure to provide funds for public schools to test for lead in their drinking water. One of

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Knowledge, power and the capacity to change - #lakewoodnews

I've written about poetry before, because, as both a journalist and a poet, the lyrical, mystical, profound, angry, loving and authentic world of words compressed into lines and stanzas is

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Entire nation seems to have some irreconcilable differences - #lakewoodnews

I recently read an article by David French in which he postulated that our country is headed for something akin to a divorce. And some of the numbers he cites are astonishing. In 1992, only about 30

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Editorial cartoon June 15 - #lakewoodnews

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'Old-fashioned fun' draws largest pinball crowd yet - #lakewoodnews

For three days each year, blinking pinball machines, old-school arcade games and sounds of bells, beeps and whistles fill the first floor of Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree. Here is where players, collectors and families assemble to partake in

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Finding a job until Colorado Mills reopens - #lakewoodnews

Like many high school students, Lakewood graduate Robert Reese was looking forward to saving some money with a summer job before starting college in the fall. But his plans changed on May 8, when a hailstorm pummeled the West Jefferson County ...

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Tasting the best of Denver's west - #lakewoodnews

Hundreds of diners sampled some of Jefferson County's many culinary offerings at The West Chamber's annual Taste of the West at the Jeffco Fairgrounds on June 9. Large restaurants like the Yard House, Black Eyed Peas and Olive Garden served

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Walmart to provide full-service shopping destination at new supercenter - #lakewoodnews

When Lauren Kent was about 13 years old, she would take the No. 32 bus from her house in Wheat Ridge to the nearby Walmart. She would go to the store with some cash and a list of items her mother needed. "This is where I learned to do the ...

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'Old-fashioned fun' draws largest pinball crowd yet - #lakewoodnews

For three days each year, blinking pinball machines, old-school arcade games and sounds of bells, beeps and whistles fill the first floor of Denver Marriott South in Lone Tree. Here is where players, collectors and families assemble to partake in ...

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Summer swings help sharpen skills - #lakewoodnews

Lee Martin, coach of the 18-and-under Batter's Box summer club baseball team, has a very convincing argument for why high school-age athletes should play summer ball. "First of all is to keep the reps going," he said. "Baseball and golf, ...

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Train superstar makes annual Golden visit - #lakewoodnews

Thomas the Tank Engine is seen as just as much of a rock star among preschoolers as The Beatles among teens in the 1960s, said Donald Tallman, the executive director of the Colorado Railroad Museum. "Thomas is multigenerational," Tallman

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'I just knew I needed help,' new mom says - #lakewoodnews

The week following Amanda Hawthorne's first pregnancy was good. But the day her mother, who had been helping, returned to work, Hawthorne's emotional state quickly declined. She slept because she was so exhausted. She paced back and forth

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'Do at the Zoo' is quite the to-do - #lakewoodnews

The Denver Zoo's gates will close at noon on June 15 so animals, their keepers and a crew of helpers-for-a-day can get ready for a big party. Tasty snacks for visitors from a great variety of Denver's restaurants will blend with cocktails,

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Blocking out the sun - #lakewoodnews

Colorado is one of those places that really shows its best self in the summertime. Outdoor enthusiasts, from the casual to the fanatic, can check off practically every box here in the state: Camping, climbing, hiking, biking, fishing, running,

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Club baseball team founder takes helm at Legend - #lakewoodnews

Legend High School didn't have to look too far to find its new baseball coach. Scott Boyd, the founder and coach for the Colorado Yard Dawgs club program located in Parker, has been hired as the

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Motorcycles, music and more for a cause - #lakewoodnews

Motorcycles, metal bands and good times are on tap for the third annual Freedom Fest, a day-long event in Littleton to thank and help America's military veterans. Eight bands will rock the Platte River Bar & Grill, 5995 S. Santa Fe Drive, on June

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4A Jeffco All-league soccer - #lakewoodnews

With the spring soccer season complete, the following local athletes were named all-league athletes, as voted upon by Jeffco area coaches and officials. The league's MVP honor goes to Alexandra

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Exhibition on Western movies examines American mythology - #lakewoodnews

They're coming at you before you enter the glass gallery doors! A movie screen shows mounted horsemen rushing to the forefront -- either chasing or evading someone else ... These are clips from six different films, from historic black-and-white

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Police increase presence near Lakewood mosque after threats - #lakewoodnews

Leaders and members of Lakewood's Rocky Mountain Islamic Center are taking a series of threatening and offensive phone calls received early on June 5 and 6 very seriously, especially in light of an ...

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Jeffco Schools adopts 2017-18 budget - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Board of Education adopted it 2017-2018 budget June 1 with a unanimous vote. The $978.9 million budget comes with an increase of $18.9 million of funding from the state. Jeffco will receive $7,483 per pupil, an increase of

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RMDS celebrates the Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

The Rocky Mountain Deaf School celebrated its third graduation on May 31, with four graduates -- Juan Carlos Perez, Victoria Ponce de Leon, Daisy VanMeter and Melissa Zambrano Campos -- preparing to start the next chapter of their

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Senior housing opens - #lakewoodnews

It took nearly five years, but the Village at Belmar finally celebrated its opening on May 7 with a gala event for residents and the community

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Man sentenced to life without parole for child murder - #lakewoodnews

Following two weeks of trial, Roman Paul Isaiah Morales, 22, was found guilty of the murder of his 2-year-old cousin, Donnie "Romelo" Romero, according to the First Judicial Distirct's DA's office. Morales was sentenced to life in prison

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RMDS celebrates the Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

The Rocky Mountain Deaf School celebrated its third graduation on May 31, with four graduates -- Juan Carlos Perez, Victoria Ponce de Leon, Daisy VanMeter and Melissa Zambrano Campos -- preparing to start the next chapter of their

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Jeffco all-conference 4A baseball team - #lakewoodnews

Here are the local 4A athletes that were named to the Jeffco League's all-conference team by the conference coaches and officials. JD Wadleigh of Green Mountain was named the converence ...

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Sending cranes flying with message of peace - #lakewoodnews

When some kind of terrible event happens, it's easy to feel powerless, like there's nothing to do that will make any impact. Attacks like the bombing in Manchester or the shooting at the Pulse night club in Orlando almost require some kind of

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4A Jeffco All-league soccer - #lakewoodnews

With the spring soccer season complete, the following local athletes were named all-league athletes, as voted upon by Jeffco area coaches and officials. The league's MVP honor goes to Alexandra

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Follow the school bus to summer lunches - #lakewoodnews

During the summer months, Natalie Hess and her son Maddox are big fans of visiting the Lakewood Library. It's close to where they live and they can participate in summer programs. And now, thanks to Jewish Family Services Lunchbox Express

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Federal Center prepares to sell 59-acre parcel - #lakewoodnews

More than a year after the City of Lakewood and the federal government ended negotiations over 59 acres of federally owned land at the Denver Federal Center for a proposed neighborhood development because of resident feedback, the federal government

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Imagination takes flight at The Edge Theater - #lakewoodnews

There are times when air travel is an extremely frustrating and even dangerous prospect. And so often, the recipients of travelers' ire are people who are in the same situation as they are -- flight attendants. In Marisa Wegrzyn's "Mud ...

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Valeria Garcia-Salcedo - #lakewoodnews

I was born in Pomona, California, and we then moved to Colorado when I was about to start third grade. It has been nine years that my family and I have been living in Colorado. I attended Edgewater Elementary here, and it was a difficult

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Letter: I love puzzles - #lakewoodnews

I love puzzles that have two pictures with a few minor differences that have to be found. So I made a puzzle out of comparing the 2014 and 2017 superintendent search processes. The pictures were

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Man sentenced to life without parole for child murder - #lakewoodnews

Following two weeks of trial, Roman Paul Isaiah Morales, 22, was found guilty of the murder of his 2-year-old cousin, Donnie "Romelo" Romero, according to the First Judicial Distirct's DA's office. Morales was sentenced to life in prison

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RMDS celebrates the Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

The Rocky Mountain Deaf School celebrated its third graduation on May 31, with four graduates -- Juan Carlos Perez, Victoria Ponce de Leon, Daisy VanMeter and Melissa Zambrano Campos -- preparing to start the next chapter of their

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Sending cranes flying with message of peace - #lakewoodnews

When some kind of terrible event happens, it's easy to feel powerless, like there's nothing to do that will make any impact. Attacks like the bombing in Manchester or the shooting at the Pulse night club in Orlando almost require some kind of

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sending-cranes-flying-with-message-of-peace,250045

Follow the school bus to summer lunches - #lakewoodnews

During the summer months, Natalie Hess and her son Maddox are big fans of visiting the Lakewood Library. It's close to where they live and they can participate in summer programs. And now, thanks to Jewish Family Services Lunchbox Express

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Federal Center prepares to sell 59-acre parcel - #lakewoodnews

More than a year after the City of Lakewood and the federal government ended negotiations over 59 acres of federally owned land at the Denver Federal Center for a proposed neighborhood development because of resident feedback, the federal government

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Imagination takes flight at The Edge Theater - #lakewoodnews

There are times when air travel is an extremely frustrating and even dangerous prospect. And so often, the recipients of travelers' ire are people who are in the same situation as they are -- flight attendants. In Marisa Wegrzyn's "Mud

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Valeria Garcia-Salcedo - #lakewoodnews

I was born in Pomona, California, and we then moved to Colorado when I was about to start third grade. It has been nine years that my family and I have been living in Colorado. I attended Edgewater Elementary here, and it was a difficult

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Jeffco all-conference 4A baseball team - #lakewoodnews

Here are the local 4A athletes that were named to the Jeffco League's all-conference team by the conference coaches and officials. JD Wadleigh of Green Mountain was named the converence ...

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4A Jeffco All-league soccer - #lakewoodnews

With the spring soccer season complete, the following local athletes were named all-league athletes, as voted upon by Jeffco area coaches and officials. The league's MVP honor goes to Alexandra

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Letter: I love puzzles - #lakewoodnews

I love puzzles that have two pictures with a few minor differences that have to be found. So I made a puzzle out of comparing the 2014 and 2017 superintendent search processes. The pictures were

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Jeffco tagging rattlesnakes - #lakewoodnews

Less than 100 feet from where a pair of snakes slither under an inconspicuous rock, people stand on belay for their climbing partners on the south face of North Table Mountain. "This is snake world," Bryon Shipley said. Shipley with his ...

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Summer tourism heats up in local communities - #lakewoodnews

Tourism is a major industry in Colorado, with nearly 78 million visitors spending $19.1 billion in 2015, according to the Colorado Tourism Office. In the summer, outdoor recreation opportunities draw tourists by the thousands to locations ...

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Letter: Disrespecting the flag - #lakewoodnews

Kmart management deserves the strongest possible condemnation from any and all Americans who have any degree of patriotism! I have been a longtime fan of Kmart stores. From the sixties, I have

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Letter: Lack of diverse viewpoints on board - #lakewoodnews

Considering the present  Jeffco School Board's greatest success is spending large amounts of taxpayer monies outside of our schools and classrooms, this last week's board re-election

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Opening your big social media mouth - #lakewoodnews

Well, if you ever needed a week to confirm the potential dangers of social media, last week should have been it. To recap: Denver Bronco second year player Will Parks becomes the talk of talk

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Editorial cartoon June 8 - #lakewoodnews

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Water World unveils cabanas, drinks, new mascot - #lakewoodnews

New cabanas, new sun-shading bungalows, adult beverage options and a new take on Water World's mascot will greet water park patrons this summer. Joann Cortez, communications director for the Hyland Hills Recreation District, said the district ...

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A look in the rear-view reveals exciting moments - #lakewoodnews

We don't like to live in the past. But it's time to take a look back on the 2016-17 school year for area sports teams. Two highlights were the back-to-back dramatic state playoffs games of the

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'Move Over for Cody' bill signed into law - #lakewoodnews

A bill named in honor of fallen Colorado State Trooper Cody Donahue, who was struck and killed on Interstate 25 near Castle Rock in 2016, was signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper on June 1. The "Move Over for Cody" bill increases the ...

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Jeffco schools adopts 2017-18 budget - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Board of Education adopted it 2017-2018 budget June 1 with a unanimous vote. The $978.9 million budget comes with an increase of $18.9 million of funding from the state. ...

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A tradition of respect for the fallen - #lakewoodnews

For the past nine years, youth from Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center in Golden have cleaned up the Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses St., in preparation for Memorial Day weekend visitors. This year, 12 youth worked seven-hour days at the

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Law Enforcement Torch Run 2017 - #lakewoodnews

The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will be June 1 and citizens are invited to join in the celebration. Members of the Arvada Police Department, along with those from surrounding agencies ...

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RMDS graduates the class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

The Rocky Mountain Deaf School celebrated its third graduation on May 31, with four graduates - Juan Carlos Perez, Victoria Ponce de Leon, Daisy VanMeter and Melissa Zambrano Campos - preparing to ...

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