Growth initiative submitted to city clerk - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood Neighborhood Partnerships submitted more than 7,500 signatures from community members on July 28 to place a 1 percent annual limit on residential growth and return decisions on large multifamily projects to city council. Cathy

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/growth-initiative-submitted-to-city-clerk,252555

Homeless group aims to stop 59-acre Fed. Center land sale - #lakewoodnews

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless filed an injunction to the U.S. District Court of Colorado on July 25 to temporarily blocks the sale of 59 acres of federally owned land at the Denver Federal ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/homeless-group-aims-to-stop-59-acre-fed-center-land-sale,252486

Senate health care bill a losing hand - #lakewoodnews

If you play poker long enough, sooner or later you will have to show your hand. That's what I learned recently when I went to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker. No, I didn't play in the WSOP, but my friend John had earned a seat through

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/senate-health-care-bill-a-losing-hand,252469

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 percent of the country lived in a "landslide"

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/entire-nation-seems-to-have-some-irreconcilable-differences,252462

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 powerful. In these tumultuous times - no matter where

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/knowledge-power-and-the-capacity-to-change,252463

Good aim is required to defeat our Goliath education problems - #lakewoodnews

In a past life, I coached a couple seasons of high school baseball. And, if you don't know baseball, you might not understand that, in baseball, we count EVERYTHING. Real baseball guys know batting averages, walks, hits, strikeouts, sacrifice

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/good-aim-is-required-to-defeat-our-goliath-education-problems,252464

Letter: Bereft of NREL's cost benefit - #lakewoodnews

How is it that after almost 40 years of hoopla re NREL no one has ever reported a cost benefit analysis on the so-called 'National Renewal Energy Lab'? What actually are the annual and total

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-bereft-of-nrels-cost-benefit,252461

Good aim is required to defeat our Goliath education problems - #lakewoodnews

In a past life, I coached a couple seasons of high school baseball. And, if you don't know baseball, you might not understand that, in baseball, we count EVERYTHING. Real baseball guys know batting ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/good-aim-is-required-to-defeat-our-goliath-education-problems,252460

Filling my inbox to nourish my political soul - #lakewoodnews

It's finally happened. Not unlike seeing the mileage on your car turning 100,000 - or 200,000! - miles, I have been watching my email inbox for a new milestone, and this week it happened: I have more

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/filling-my-inbox-to-nourish-my-political-soul,252459

An attack on any American is an attack on all Americans - #lakewoodnews

Eva Levine's birthday - July 6 - always follows hard on our own American Independence Day. I commemorate Eva's birthday, as I do every year, by reflecting on the Holocaust, in which millions of Jews lost their lives at the hands of the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/an-attack-on-any-american-is-an-attack-on-all-americans,252311

'Ring of Fire' The Music of Johnny Cash, at Vintage Theatre - #lakewoodnews

If you're in the mood for a lively concert type evening, head over to the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., in Aurora. The musical runs weekends through Aug. 6. As director Kelly Van Oosbree says in her notes, "It has been very exciting to

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/ring-of-fire-the-music-of-johnny-cash-at-vintage-theatre,252313

Good aim is required to defeat our Goliath education problems - #lakewoodnews

In a past life, I coached a couple seasons of high school baseball. And, if you don't know baseball, you might not understand that, in baseball, we count EVERYTHING. Real baseball guys know batting averages, walks, hits, strikeouts, sacrifice

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/good-aim-is-required-to-defeat-our-goliath-education-problems,252314

Filling my inbox to nourish my political soul - #lakewoodnews

It's finally happened. Not unlike seeing the mileage on your car turning 100,000 - or 200,000! - miles, I have been watching my email inbox for a new milestone, and this week it happened: I have more than 50,000 unread emails, out of 61,933

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/filling-my-inbox-to-nourish-my-political-soul,252315

Morrison police lieutenant indicted - #lakewoodnews

A Jefferson County grand jury has returned a 29-count indictment against Anthony Paul Joiner, 38, a former police lieutenant with the Town of Morrison, according to the First Judicial Distirct's DA's office. He is accused of stealing over

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/morrison-police-lieutenant-indicted,252308

Chanda Plan opens Center for Health - #lakewoodnews

When Brent Combs first started visiting the Chanda Plan Foundation in 2013, it was to receive massage and acupuncture to help him with his pain. But it wasn't long before he found a new community to grow with there. "At the Chanda Plan,

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/chanda-plan-opens-center-for-health,252294

Germanfest celebrates with music, food and beer - #lakewoodnews

The 10th annual German Fest Denver made its first appearance at the Lakewood Heritage Center the weekend of July 21 through 23. The event celebrated all things German with delicious food and drinks, traditions and music. "This is a community

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/germanfest-celebrates-with-music-food-and-beer,252300

Sydney White - #lakewoodnews

About me I grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and went to Aledo High School. I graduated high school a year early and took a year off before starting college. With working and going to school full time I don't have too much time for hobbies. When

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sydney-white,252309

Arvada On Tap pours on the fun and draws a crowd - #lakewoodnews

Beer and barbecue was flowing Saturday, July 22 at the third annual Arvada On Tap event held at the Ralston Park addition. The festival, which highlights over 20 craft breweries as well as a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition, drew

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/arvada-on-tap-pours-on-the-fun-and-draws-a-crowd,252297

Nature center celebrates 15 years - #lakewoodnews

Over the past 15 years, the City of Arvada's Majestic View Nature Center has been connecting the community with local nature through its traveling exhibit, hiking trials, butterfly garden and classes. Built in 2002, the center features hands-on

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/nature-center-celebrates-15-years,252298

Seniors' Resource Center leader retires from post - #lakewoodnews

A couple of morning hours spent watching birds in a nearby city park. Gardening in the afternoon. A brief conversation in the evening to hear about one's day. "The small things in life can provide much enjoyment," said John Zabawa. "As

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/seniors-resource-center-leader-retires-from-post,252306

Mopar party time in Golden - #lakewoodnews

Thousands visited downtown Golden for the 2017 Mopar Big Block Party on July 20 on Washington Avenue. The Big Block Party kicked off the 38th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals -- a three-day event that takes place every year at Bandimere

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/mopar-party-time-in-golden,252296

Arvada Sunrise Rotary races for funds - #lakewoodnews

Five years ago, the Arvada Sunrise Rotary Club founded Food for Thought, a program that provides students in low-income families with a sack of food to bring home over the weekend. It was initially launched in three schools in Denver Public Schools.

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/arvada-sunrise-rotary-races-for-funds,252295

CDHS chefs show their mettle at cook-off - #lakewoodnews

Roasted pork mole pupusas, carne asada tacos, red velvet cake and baklava. These dishes were among the winners at the Colorado Department of Human Services' third annual Great CDHS Cook-Off on July 19 at the Wheat Ridge Regional Center, 6225

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/cdhs-chefs-show-their-mettle-at-cook-off,252304

Editorial cartoon July 27 - #lakewoodnews

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/editorial-cartoon-july-27,252281

Sharing some ways you can make a difference in three seconds or less - #lakewoodnews

As a lifelong fan of music, I have developed an appreciation for music that spans almost every genre. Everything from country to classical, classic rock to Southern rock, reggae to blues, and jazz to

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sharing-some-ways-you-can-make-a-difference-in-three-seconds-or-less,252280

Letter: Agency needs to be protected - #lakewoodnews

July 21 was the birthday of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB is a federal agency with the sole purpose of protecting the average consumer from being taken advantage of by big banks

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-agency-needs-to-be-protected,252278

Police warn Subaru owners along Front Range - #lakewoodnews

Metro Denver law enforcement has been warning drivers to be careful with their cars for years, but now they are issuing a special warning for Subaru owners. According to the Metropolitan Auto Theft Task Force, local agencies are seeing an ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/police-warn-subaru-owners-along-front-range,252270

Teens rockin' Denver - #lakewoodnews

The struggles can be many for teen bands: They can't book gigs in traditional bar venues because they're too young. They have to juggle their music with school, athletics, family and jobs. They can't guarantee they'll stick together after

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/teens-rockin-denver,252263

How should parents respond when a teen show depicts suicide? - #lakewoodnews

QUESTION: I've seen my teenagers watching the Netflix TV series 13 Reasons and talking about it. Since the main character thought dying by suicide was a way out of her troubles, how concerned should I be, and what's the best way to talk my kids

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/how-should-parents-respond-when-a-teen-show-depicts-suicide,252261

Area drivers turn in strong showings at Bandimere - #lakewoodnews

Drivers from the Denver metro area turned in strong performances in the Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison July 21-23. Four drivers from the area were able to come away with victories while two had to settle for runner-up

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/area-drivers-turn-in-strong-showings-at-bandimere,252251

No-quit outlook fuels champion - #lakewoodnews

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown paid attention during a chapel service before the final day of the 38 annual Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison. "The chaplin said quitters never win and winners never quit," said Brown, a

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/no-quit-outlook-fuels-champion,252252

Tubing death in Golden - #lakewoodnews

At about 12:45 p.m., Golden Dispatch received a 911 call about a woman tubing in Clear Creek who was in distress. Witnesses say the 48-year old woman flipped off her inner tube and went under the ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/tubing-death-in-golden,252242

Sheriff's office: Post about sex trafficking threat not based on facts - #lakewoodnews

A metro-area woman's Facebook post accusing three Egyptian men of engaging in "sex trafficking behavior" at a Highlands Ranch store garnered more than 50,000 shares and hundreds of comments within three days. But it was not based on facts, the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sheriffs-office-post-about-sex-trafficking-threat-not-based-on-facts,252187

An evening of music at Drums Along the Rockies - #lakewoodnews

Thousands of spectators flocked to Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on July 15 to watch colorful performers put on a musical spectacle for the 54th Drums Along the Rockies. The annual marching event is hosted by Ascend Performing Arts, ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/an-evening-of-music-at-drums-along-the-rockies,252006

Letter: Nothing is free - #lakewoodnews

What one critic of the Republican healthcare plan didn't say in last week's letter to the editor is that she wants socialized medicine. What she and others don't seem to know is that single payer

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-nothing-is-free,252165

Sheriff's office: Post about sex trafficking threat not based on facts - #lakewoodnews

A metro-area woman's Facebook post accusing three Egyptian men of engaging in "sex trafficking behavior" at a Highlands Ranch store garnered more than 50,000 shares and hundreds of comments within three days. But it was not based on facts, the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sheriffs-office-post-about-sex-trafficking-threat-not-based-on-facts,252007

Blues and BBQ to support better housing - #lakewoodnews

The 20th annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Festival will be July 29, at a new location in Edgewater. Patrons from throughout the Denver metro area will gather at Citizens Park in Edgewater to enjoy local music, craft beer and local food and

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/blues-and-bbq-to-support-better-housing,252002

Creativity is the new style at fashion camp - #lakewoodnews

Like most colleges, the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design was quiet on the afternoon of July 12. There were very few students walking through the grassy campus on their way to class, and even the large Texas Building felt empty upon entry.

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/creativity-is-the-new-style-at-fashion-camp,251990

Sheriff's office: Post about sex trafficking threat not based on facts - #lakewoodnews

A metro-area woman's Facebook post accusing three Egyptian men of engaging in "sex trafficking behavior" at a Highlands Ranch store garnered more than 50,000 shares and hundreds of comments within three days. But it was not based on facts, the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sheriffs-office-post-about-sex-trafficking-threat-not-based-on-facts,251988

Jody Morse - #lakewoodnews

About me I was fortunate to grow up in a wonderful town called Galesburg Illinois, and went to Western Illinois University. I entered college as a music major and quickly discovered that I could still have music in my life by accompanying

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/jody-morse,251991

Happy birthday to the Boettcher - #lakewoodnews

A visit to Boettcher Mansion is like being on top of the world. Visitors enjoy exploring the historic mansion, hiking on nearby trails, watching the wildlife, learning something new at the nature center and, of course, the breathtaking views of

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/happy-birthday-to-the-boettcher,251987

For coach, being behind the wheel is the real deal - #lakewoodnews

Harry Buckner was searching for a diecast model of a midget racer but found a real one instead - which he purchased. And, he's been racing for the past decade with the Colorado Vintage Oval Racing

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/for-coach-being-behind-the-wheel-is-the-real-deal,251983

Editorial cartoon July 20 - #lakewoodnews

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/editorial-cartoon-july-20,251982

A guy walks into a bar, and then he has a conversation that's very funny - #lakewoodnews

I really look forward to your columns," a reader said. "The funny ones, that is." I was crushed. As an eagle-eyed journalist, I try to provide you with commentaries about the most meaningful ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/a-guy-walks-into-a-bar-and-then-he-has-a-conversation-thats-very-funny,251978

Discover wildflowers in Jefferson County - #lakewoodnews

Columbines, fairy trumpets and wild geraniums are just a few wildflowers that can be found blooming throughout Colorado this summer. The state is in full bloom and is home to more than 700 unique wildflowers. Jefferson County residents don't

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/discover-wildflowers-in-jefferson-county,251963

Proposed moratorium on high-density housing stalls - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood city council will not move forward with a moratorium on high-density housing proposed by Ward 1 Councilwoman Ramey Johnson, following a five-hour study session on July 17. Instead, council directed city staff to examine the zoning

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/proposed-moratorium-on-high-density-housing-stalls,251967

DispatchHealth is rolling ER that visits patients' homes - #lakewoodnews

An acute case of bronchitis is no fun for anyone, but when Grace Lamb, a 91-year-old resident at Lakewood's Eaton Senior Communities, came down with a case of it, it was debilitating. "I was too sick to even go to the doctor," Lamb

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/dispatchhealth-is-rolling-er-that-visits-patients-homes,251966

'Bad Jews' ask the big questions of audiences - #lakewoodnews

Funerals are a time for families to come together to grieve and celebrate the life of the deceased. But when family members who are dealing with loss and anger are in the same place, that mix of personalities can lead to a combustible

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/bad-jews-ask-the-big-questions-of-audiences,251964

Baby box program gives women 'breath of fresh air' - #lakewoodnews

New and expecting moms throughout the Colorado now have access to free, safe place for babies to sleep with the Colorado launch of the baby box. The Baby Box Co., the company behind the global initiative to equip expecting families with vital

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/baby-box-program-gives-women-breath-of-fresh-air,251934

Bandimere Speedway echoes with thunder this weekend - #lakewoodnews

Bandimere Speedway becomes the source of thunder on the mountain July 21-22 when hundreds of drivers fire up their powerful engines to compete in the National Hot Rod Association's Mopar Mile High Nationals. "Teams begin arriving July 19 to

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/bandimere-speedway-echoes-with-thunder-this-weekend,251931

On pains and needles... - #lakewoodnews

Sitting in her Highlands Ranch office after working with a patient, Samantha Hovel explained the biggest problem she has when discussing a little-known treatment with some of her patients. "Nobody likes the word 'needle,' " she

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/on-pains-and-needles,251932

'Remain calm and stay engaged' in election process - #lakewoodnews

Local election officials are reporting that a federal commission's request for personal voter information has spurred more than 3,000 Colorado voters, more than 2,000 of those in the Denver metro area alone, to withdraw their voter registration ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/remain-calm-and-stay-engaged-in-election-process,251916

Officials warn of wildfire danger in populated areas - #lakewoodnews

Wildfires have become as much a part of Colorado summers as the blossoming of columbines along the Front Range, and 2017 is no different. "We're on par for another busy year," said Eric Hurst, public information officer for South Metro Fire

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/officials-warn-of-wildfire-danger-in-populated-areas,251921

Metro-area residents urged to be bear aware - #lakewoodnews

In the middle of the night, Cheryl Matthews, a Larkspur resident, woke up to the sound of her dogs "barking like crazy." While expecting to see a raccoon, she looked outside and saw a black bear tearing down her bird feeders and proceeding to do ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/metro-area-residents-urged-to-be-bear-aware,251914

Golden kayak event attracts family, friends - #lakewoodnews

During an overcast, but warm 70 degrees evening, Max Sherman, 10, sat on the rocks along Clear Creek, watching kayakers go down the river. Sherman was anxiously waiting for his turn to compete in the Golden Community Rodeo Series for the first

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/golden-kayak-event-attracts-family-friends,251910

Stretches and stouts at Arvada brewery - #lakewoodnews

Beer is not normally associate with the practice of yoga. But the trend of combining the two is growing in the Denver Metro area and Allie Beckmann is bringing it to the Arvada community every other Saturday at Odyssey Beerwerks. Beckmann said ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/stretches-and-stouts-at-arvada-brewery,251850

Broc Vancil playing game he loves - #lakewoodnews

Broc Vancil puts activities like lawn work on the back burner so he can spend his time each summer weekend playing baseball as part of the National Adult Baseball Association. The Arvada resident said he loved baseball growing up but figured his

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/broc-vancil-playing-game-he-loves,251819

Creative businesses welcomed at 40 West - #lakewoodnews

When Bob and Betty Reed founded Reed Art and Imaging in 1976, they did so in Lakewood. Now, after more than 30 years in Denver on Federal Boulevard, the printmaking company is returning home to the former location of the Avalanche Harley-Davidson

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/creative-businesses-welcomed-at-40-west,251823

Al Arellano - #lakewoodnews

About me My family has been in this country since 1769, when my ancestors immigrated from Spain. I was born in the San Luis Valley, and my family moved down to the Denver area in the 1950s. I was 6 at the time, and we came down because the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/al-arellano,251824

In their business - #lakewoodnews

Bad Daddy's Burger opens Bad Daddy's Burger Bar located at Arvada Marketplace at 52nd Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard opened fro business June 26. There are over 20 locations throughout North

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/in-their-business,251812

Perlmutter drops out of Colorado governor race - #lakewoodnews

Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Arvada, has announced he is dropping out of the race to become Colorado's next governor. It's disappointing for many, Perlmutter said at a press conference on July 11, but it is "the best course going

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/perlmutter-drops-out-of-colorado-governor-race,251710

Sheriff's office: No truth in post about sex trafficking threat - #lakewoodnews

A metro-area woman's Facebook post accusing three Egyptian men of engaging in "sex trafficking behavior" at a Highlands Ranch store garnered more than 50,000 shares and hundreds of comments within ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/sheriffs-office-no-truth-in-post-about-sex-trafficking-threat,251706

Letter: Don't disparage Dan - #lakewoodnews

We Jefferson County taxpayers and parents look forward to school management by new superintendent Dr. Jason Glass. He's friendly and talented, as was his predecessor Dan McMinimee. But let's not

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-dont-disparage-dan,251705

Letter: No to Trumpcare - #lakewoodnews

The American people deserve comprehensive healthcare at low prices that is provided in other countries. It is time to model their plans and that will make America strong. We should not be going

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-no-to-trumpcare,251704

A whale of a climate change tale - #lakewoodnews

I am extremely concerned that the earth's climate is changing fast. I can't forget the melting ice caps, even as I sit on the balcony of my cabin on the Carnival Glory Cruise ship at 6 a.m. My

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/a-whale-of-a-climate-change-tale,251703

An attack on any American is an attack on all Americans - #lakewoodnews

Eva Levine's birthday - July 6 - always follows hard on our own American Independence Day. I commemorate Eva's birthday, as I do every year, by reflecting on the Holocaust, in which millions of Jews

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/an-attack-on-any-american-is-an-attack-on-all-americans,251702

New brand of athlete seems too cool for (fail) school - #lakewoodnews

A friend of mine recently gave me a copy of an interview that Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets gave a couple months ago, right after the end of the season. The takeaway line, and the reason my

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/new-brand-of-athlete-seems-too-cool-for-fail-school,251701

Music, crafts and food at Edgewater market - #lakewoodnews

Building the perfect farmers market requires endless fine-tuning to get the right mix of vendors, location and atmosphere. Every year, Edgewater's summer Market and Music program finds a way to change things up a little, and with a new location

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/music-crafts-and-food-at-edgewater-market,251682

Energizing our nation's future - #lakewoodnews

At 12:59 p.m. on July 5, about 45 National Renewable Energy Laboratory employees gathered to sing "Happy Birthday" in the Science and Technology Facility on the campus east of Golden. Simultaneously, the sun made its way through a skylight in ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/energizing-our-nations-future,251681

Annual homeless count tallies an elusive population - #lakewoodnews

On a balmy January night this year, 5,116 people were counted as being homeless in the Denver metro area. In Jefferson County, 394 homeless individuals were counted. The annual Point in Time (PIT) survey is conducted on a January night across

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/annual-homeless-count-tallies-an-elusive-population,251680

Finding the humanity in the family - #lakewoodnews

It's a difficult time for everyone when children are getting ready to go out on their own into the world for the first time. That's the dilemma facing the Jerome family, as sons Eugene and Stanley get ready to leave their parents' home for

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/finding-the-humanity-in-the-family,251679

History Camp event gets larger space in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

"I Am Not a Savage: Lakota Performers in Wild West Shows" by Steve Friesen, director of the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum; "General Iron Works, Englewood, Colorado" by Doug Cohn; "La Santa Muerte: A Mexican Saint of Lost Causes" by Christine

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/history-camp-event-gets-larger-space-in-lakewood,251678

Perlmutter drops out of Colorado governor race - #lakewoodnews

Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Arvada, has announced he is dropping out of the race to become Colorado's next governor. It's disappointing for many, Perlmutter said at a press conference on July 11, ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/perlmutter-drops-out-of-colorado-governor-race,251675

Editorial cartoon July 13 - #lakewoodnews

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/editorial-cartoon-july-13,251673

Home brewer's contest has festival additions on tap - #lakewoodnews

Chris Carnahan has been homebrewing beer for five years off and on with his wife, Sarah. He entered his first homebrew competition at the 2016 Arvada on Tap and won Best of Show with his lemon raspberry American wheat. "You never know if your ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/home-brewers-contest-has-festival-additions-on-tap,251651

Homemade leaves home - #lakewoodnews

Joanne Littau seems to float as she works, blending strawberries and rhubarb with pectin and lemon juice with the deftness and grace of an orchestra conductor. Ceramic pigs peer down at pots of jam bubbling like cauldrons on the stove of her little ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/homemade-leaves-home,251628

Making sure every stroke counts - #lakewoodnews

They drive around the golf course in carts and get good views of the action. They are the rules officials who volunteer at the various levels of golf, both professional and amateur. And while some golfers would rather not see them, officials ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/making-sure-every-stroke-counts,251627

As unemployment drops, businesses labor to find workers - #lakewoodnews

Husband and wife Jim and Kate Curtis opened Village Roaster, a coffee store in Lakewood, 23 years ago. Some employees have been with them for five to 10 years, others are seasonal high school and college students. But although they describe their ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/as-unemployment-drops-businesses-labor-to-find-workers,251626

Be sure to know where you're hunting - #lakewoodnews

Harvesting a deer or elk in the wrong Game Management Unit is not only illegal, it can be very expensive. Consider the experience of an Oklahoma couple hunting in southwest Colorado. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer drove into their camp ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/be-sure-to-know-where-youre-hunting,251630

CCM joins effort to document hate and bias incidents - #lakewoodnews

A woman and her 5-year-old daughter walking on a sidewalk in a Highlands Ranch park recently came across a chalk-scrawled image of a swastika and words spelling "Kill the Jews." In Lakewood, following the recent terrorist attacks in ...

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/ccm-joins-effort-to-document-hate-and-bias-incidents,251631

Letter: Excited for Glass - #lakewoodnews

I'm excited to welcome Dr. Jason Glass to Jeffco Schools and even more excited about the fresh ideas and possibilities he will bring our students. Dr. Glass brings experience from a wide variety

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-excited-for-glass,251560

Letter: Ruining regulations - #lakewoodnews

Republicans in Congress define what it means to be a walking contradiction. They decry government as too slow to match the speed of corporate innovation. Yet, instead of giving government the tools

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-ruining-regulations,251559

Letter: This day in history - #lakewoodnews

If on June 27, 1986, "The International Court of Justice in the Hague ruled that the United States had broken international law and violated the sovereignty of Nicaragua by aiding the Contras.",

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-this-day-in-history,251557

Wide-ranging season at Lakewood Cultural Center - #lakewoodnews

Every year when its time to start laying out the Lakewood Cultural Centers performance season, Susan Martin, the center's administrator, looks for one thing -- diversity. "I want an eclectic mix, with something for everyone," Martin

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/wide-ranging-season-at-lakewood-cultural-center,251552

Ralston Valley alum playing in College World Series - #lakewoodnews

A former Ralston Valley High School standout wrapped up his career on the diamond with an appearance on the grandest stage of collegiate baseball. Josh Peterson concluded his senior year at the University of North Georgia by capturing a berth to

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/ralston-valley-alum-playing-in-college-world-series,251541

Letter: The ACA helped me - #lakewoodnews

Please urge your readers to fight against the proposed American Health Care Act. After being laid off, the ACA allowed me to shift my focus from work to family support. This included helping my

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-the-aca-helped-me,251538

Seniors should be supported - #lakewoodnews

I am requesting that your newspaper publish an editorial urging your state's U.S. Senators to preserve in the repeal / replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions in the ACA that have

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/seniors-should-be-supported,251537

Letter: Let's be clear with Glass - #lakewoodnews

It would appear short memory syndrome has conveniently set in for those folks disapproving of the salary for our new superintendent, Dr. Glass.  They have conveniently forgotten, the previous

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/letter-lets-be-clear-with-glass,251536

Finding happiness with loved ones can take a bit of magic - #lakewoodnews

As has been made very clear over the past five years, I am a bit of a nerd. I love science fiction and fantasy stories, my favorite movies are mostly all about the supernatural - or at least the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/finding-happiness-with-loved-ones-can-take-a-bit-of-magic,251535

Editorial cartoon July 6 - #lakewoodnews

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/editorial-cartoon-july-6,251534

Ophelia's to close after 40 years in Olde Town - #lakewoodnews

Ken Schneider has a reserved table at Ophelia's Restaurant in Olde Town Arvada at 8:30 Monday through Friday. He and a group of friends meet daily for breakfast, read the paper and talk about life. "I love the Mexican food, the breakfast, the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/ophelias-to-close-after-40-years-in-olde-town,251367

Skateboarding in Arvada - #lakewoodnews

The Arvada Skate Park draws skateboarders and BMX riders from across the Denver area. For Leonardo Zorriooa, 13, an Edgewater resident, the Arvada Skate Park is premier because it is "well made" and has "a unique and different style."

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/skateboarding-in-arvada,251369

Kenya Gates - #lakewoodnews

About me ... I was born in Vail and have lived in Lakewood ever since. I went to Lakewood High and am currently an incoming freshman at Red Rocks Community College, where I hope to get my Associates of Science and go on to study Environmental

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/kenya-gates,251373

Working group to investigate LHS parking fixes - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood High School's parking situation puts students and neighbors in a tough spot. So this summer a group of about 20 Lakewood residents will join a newly created working group that includes members of city staff, Jefferson County Schools

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/working-group-to-investigate-lhs-parking-fixes,251372

Phamaly lets the hope shine through in 'Annie' - #lakewoodnews

Denver's theater scene is vibrant and diverse, but not many companies are harnessing creativity like Phamaly Theatre Company, which works entirely with people with disabilities to bring unique theatrical experiences to audiences. "For

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/phamaly-lets-the-hope-shine-through-in-annie,251368

Drums Along the Rockies coming back to Denver - #lakewoodnews

Lily Walker used one word to describe Drums Along the Rockies: "spectacular." Last year, 40,000 people swarmed Sports Authority Field at Mile High for the annual marching music competition. "It's honestly the craziest thing you could

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/drums-along-the-rockies-coming-back-to-denver,251370

New Jeffco superintendent makes rounds through county - #lakewoodnews

Dr. Jason Glass officially took the reins as superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools on July 1. He will be making rounds on Monday, July 10 to meet, talk with, and get to know some of the families in Jeffco. As he visits with the community, Glass

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/new-jeffco-superintendent-makes-rounds-through-county,251371

So much creative spirit - #lakewoodnews

Over the June 30 weekend, thousands of nerds, geeks, fanboys, fangirls and creators filled the halls of the Colorado Convention Center for Denver Comic Con. Visitors were able to peruse aisles of comics, drawings, memorabilia, and interactive

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/so-much-creative-spirit,251364

Lakewood bikes to work - #lakewoodnews

One would be hard pressed to ask for a better day for Bike to Work Day than June 28 -- just the right mix of sun and clouds and warmth without being too hot. With that kind of weather, plus stations spread throughout the city to support, hydrate

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/lakewood-bikes-to-work,251365

Learning the art of comics at Golden Library - #lakewoodnews

"Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Wonder Woman" have already taken the summer movie box office by storm, and the latest Spider-Man iteration just opened.In case there was any doubt, comic book culture isn't going anywhere any time

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/learning-the-art-of-comics-at-golden-library,251363

A fractious year makes for thrilling albums - #lakewoodnews

It's hard to believe 2017 is halfway over already. In many ways, the first six months of the year have flown by, but in others, it feels like ages have passed since Jan. 1. So far 2017 has been an unsettling and unsettled year, and that has led

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/a-fractious-year-makes-for-thrilling-albums,251362

Colorado students really get into the games - #lakewoodnews

A participation survey released in June shows a rise in the number of student-athletes in Colorado high schools. During the 2016-17 school year, 60.3 percent of students enrolled at high schools

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/colorado-students-really-get-into-the-games,251360

Even brain tumor could not stop mother's dedication to nourish baby - #lakewoodnews

Kelsey Danker, 24, sat in the living room of her Arvada apartment hugging her one-year-old son, Bodhi. It had been a long year. After 30 hours of labor, Banker gave birth to her son on June 5, 2016. After meeting and breastfeeding her son for the

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/even-brain-tumor-could-not-stop-mothers-dedication-to-nourish-baby,251336

County to continue housing 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 were the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/county-to-continue-housing-grant-programs,251335

How to plan a last-minute family vacation - #lakewoodnews

For families who hope to take a family vacation this summer but have put off the planning and the budgeting, there are still plenty of options. Organizing a last-minute family trip can be fun without breaking the bank, if you know what steps to

from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/how-to-plan-a-last-minute-family-vacation,251333