If you don't agree with this statement -- equal pay for equal work -- please use the email below to tell write and me why. I'm serious ... if you don't believe that women deserve the same pay that men receive for doing the same work, then I need to know why. - #lakewoodnews

If you don't agree with this statement - equal pay for equal work - please use the email below to tell write and me why. I'm serious ... if you don't believe that women deserve the same pay that

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I recently read an article about a thing called a "capsule wardrobe." A capsule wardrobe is, in short, the practice of populating your closet with many of the exact same outfit. That way, when you go to the closet to decide what to wear, the decision is a - #lakewoodnews

I recently read an article about a thing called a "capsule wardrobe." A capsule wardrobe is, in short, the practice of populating your closet with many of the exact same outfit. That way, when you go

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Editorial cartoon August 31 - #lakewoodnews

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Columbine edges Jeffco rival Ralston Valley - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- It wasn't picture perfect Friday night at Jeffco Stadium, but Columbine walked out of Jeffco Stadium with an important win to start the football season. The Rebels, ranked No. 8 in the CHSAANow.com Class 5A football preseason poll,

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Arvada High leaps toward project-based learning - #lakewoodnews

The day before students returned to Arvada High for the new school year, teachers gathered to put a plan into motion to become the first high school in the Jefferson County school district to make a school-wide shift toward project based ...

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Rest and renewal on Labor Day - #lakewoodnews

President Grover Cleveland signed a bill in l894 making Labor Day, the first Monday in September, a national holiday. This Labor Day, I plan to slow down, relax and enjoy life with my husband. Even older people past the age of retirement have the

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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 cabin is starboard side, as we head north from

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State awards Jeffco over $825,000 - #lakewoodnews

The Colorado State Board of Education will be giving a $825,164 award to Jefferson County Public Schools from the School Health Professionals Grant Program This state grant program utilizes recreational marijuana tax dollars to help hire

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Growth cap ordinance hits legal challenge - #lakewoodnews

Due to a challenge by Lakewood resident Steve Dorman, city council did not discuss a controversial measure to place a 1 percent annual limit on residential growth and return decisions on large multifamily projects to city council during its meeting

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Hayley Lutz - #lakewoodnews

About me I was raised in Bullhead City, Arizona, a small river town close to Las Vegas. This is a town so small we once buzzed for a year about the launch of our first Target. I thrive and find joy in challenging situations. Both personally

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Alpine Chorale shows singers' 'best selves' - #lakewoodnews

The last time I was part of a choir was when I was a sophomore in high school, and I performed with St. Joan of Arc's youth choir. I sang for three or four months, and it was fine. But when I quit to work a summer job, it didn't exactly break

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Farewell toast to Buffalo Bill historian - #lakewoodnews

Tamales and tortillas were interesting food items to New Yorkers when first introduced to them during a Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in 1886 at Madison Square Gardens. But along with the food, William F. Cody, aka Buffalo Bill, also introduced

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Showering Severe Weather Shelters with volunteers, donations - #lakewoodnews

There are many things the average person can do to help the homeless in the community, from volunteering to donating needed items, but perhaps one of the most important things they need is empathy. "Some people just need to walk a day in the

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Edge Theater to set new 'Benchmark' - #lakewoodnews

In the seven years since The Edge Theater was founded, it's put on 56 productions, including multiple regional premieres, a few world premieres, and even a musical. But the next challenge for artistic directors Rick and Patty Yaconis is a

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Good times at Green Gables - #lakewoodnews

The music, loud and happy, could be heard at least a block or two away from Green Gables Elementary on the evening of Aug. 25. If that wasn't enough to let the casual passer-by know something was going on, the parked cars spilling from the school

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Chambers of commerce cater to young professionals - #lakewoodnews

At a young professionals happy hour hosted by the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce, 24-year-old Erika Oakvik mingled with a small group of people -- some dressed in suits and skirts, others sporting T-shirts and jeans -- over personal and

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A happy ending for Jeffco's furry tails - #lakewoodnews

The goal: To read 30 million minutes for the Jefferson County Library Foundation to donate $500 to the Foothills Animal Shelter. And Jeffco readers far exceeded expectations. The goal was met on July 25, but everybody kept on reading, reaching

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Creek grad is making mark in college volleyball - #lakewoodnews

Alison Fowler answered questions four years ago when she was walking out the doors of Cherry Creek High School. She was often asked about New York Institute of Technology which was her college ...

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Traditional photography comes back into focus - #lakewoodnews

For Samantha Koch, film photography is a portal to the past. "You blur time with photography and film photography, especially," said Koch, 23, who prefers to shoot with her 35 mm Minolta X-700 over her Nikon digital SLR camera. "It makes

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Following rules is the route to keeping a hunting license - #lakewoodnews

Every hunting season, officers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife hand out hundreds of tickets for violations that cost hunters hundreds of thousands of dollars. While some of those tickets are for flagrant violations of wildlife regulations and ...

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The drone zone - #lakewoodnews

Jeremy Henning is a kicker, but he isn't as isolated or withdrawn on the sidelines during practice as most high school kickers. The Highlands Ranch senior works during the usual field goal and punting drills but he also pilots the drone that ...

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Rare raptor track unveiled at Dinosaur Ridge - #lakewoodnews

Every year, thousands of people walk up and down Dinosaur Ridge to get a glimpse into a world millions of years in the past. But little did anyone know, until last year, that all the people walking on the southeast side of West Alameda Parkway

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Listening is crucial in a world that's too isolated - #lakewoodnews

Each day, I spend hours listening to others tell me stories about their lives. I'm profoundly honored to be privy to these intimate details, which include struggles inherent to the human experience - ...

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Editorial cartoon August 24 - #lakewoodnews

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Pomona gymnastics ready to overcome bad break - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Two-time defending Class 5A gymnastics state champion Pomona has the defending 5A individual all-around champion back in junior Brooke Weins. However, there is a possibility Weins won't have the opportunity to defend her all-around

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'A lifelong training' - #lakewoodnews

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, karate, taekwondo, muay thai, kickboxing -- the list of martial arts forms goes on. Though the names are distinctive, the sport's styles share a commonality: self-defense.

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Report puts health of young athletes in spotlight - #lakewoodnews

Maybe that last-place ranking that Colorado recently received in the report released by the Korey Stringer Institute on managing injury risk has turned into a positive for the Colorado High School

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Football and bigotry on the brain this week - #lakewoodnews

Boy, what a week it's been. The back and forth, the rallying to the banners, the passionate opinions offered on both sides ... THIS is what America is supposed to be. Or, well this is what American football inspires, anyway. What? You thought I

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Downtown project explores topic of race - #lakewoodnews

When I sat down to write about Charlottesville last week, I found that I had no words, which doesn't happen very often for me. Perhaps it's more accurate to say, though, that I had too words, too many jumbled phrases, too many tumbled emotions.

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Parkinson's can unlock a patient's hidden artistry - #lakewoodnews

A surge of creativity is a common side effect for people with Parkinson's disease. For Margie, a Covenant Village of Colorado resident, this newfound artistic inspiration was an "unexpected blessing." "I didn't know when I was diagnosed

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Bouton marks two decades at helm of Denver Concert Band - #lakewoodnews

"I always wanted to be a teacher," Jacinda Bouton said. With a degree in instrumental and vocal music from Missouri State in Springfield, she was teaching music at George Washington High School in Denver. Parents of several of her students were

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Students back at Belmar - #lakewoodnews

It was a perfect summer morning when students, parents and staff gathered outside of Belmar Elementary for the first day of school on Aug. 17. Students were met outside the doors by balloons, music like Pharrell Williams' "Happy" and free

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A safety and wellness extravaganza - #lakewoodnews

There's always something new for the community to learn about public safety. And even if you've attended every Safety Fair for the past nine years, you will leave this year's event having learned something new, said Jefferson and Gilpin

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Rose Stein reopens with a new community focus - #lakewoodnews

For the past year, the Zimmer family -- Craig, Meghan, Wyatt and Paige -- have seen the reconstruction of Stein Elementary as they go to and from their home, just a few blocks away. On Aug. 16, they were among the first to see the school, now

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Building leaders for a torn country - #lakewoodnews

Students at the Arvada Covenant Vacation Bible School are learning to think about others. This year, during the week-long program, they raised enough money for a South Sudan refugee to go to seminary school. But raising money to help send other to

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Rooting for the home team in RBLL lacrosse - #lakewoodnews

When most people think Colorado and lacrosse, professional teams like the Colorado Mammoth and Denver Outlaws are probably the first, and often only, things that come to mind. A year ago, Fort Collins resident Brandon Scharaga wanted to change

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Miles of excitement for Arby's reopening - #lakewoodnews

There was a lot of orange, blue and white outside of the Arby's at Wadsworth Boulevard and West Jewell Avenue as it celebrated its grand reopening on Aug. 10. Fans of the Denver Broncos formed a line outside the restaurant, chatting excitedly

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Jeffco students mark new high on CMAS growth data - #lakewoodnews

Growth can be seen from almost all grade levels in the Jeffco Public Schools Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) performance results. Jeffco's overall district CMAS English Language Arts (ELA) and Math median scores went up for all grades

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Justin Regan - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born and raised in a small town south of Buffalo, New York. When I was finished with high school, I had a great offer to go to school at the University of Denver. I thought I would pursue a career in environmental science, but

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Hundreds rally for peace at Capitol - #lakewoodnews

Hundreds descended on the state Capitol in Denver on Aug. 20 to rally for peace and oppose war in North Korea, the use of nuclear weapons, racial violence and terrorism in the United States. "We're here to speak truth to power in Denver," ...

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Broncos great offers motivation for high school players - #lakewoodnews

Denver Broncos hall of fame running back Terrell Davis started the Mile High Salute in the 1990s after he scored touchdowns to honor service men. Davis received a salute of sort with a standing ovation after his 35-minute speech on Aug. 18 at the ...

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Permutter back in the race for CD7 - #lakewoodnews

Voters have yet another change to consider on the November 2018 ballot for Colorado's 7th Congressional District. Congressman Ed Perlmutter, D-Arvada, announced on Aug. 21 his decision to run for re-election to keep his House seat representing

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Senator gets chided by constituents at town hall - #lakewoodnews

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner's constituents had a lot of questions for him at his first Denver metro area town hall in more than a year on Aug. 14 at Colorado Christian University's event center in Lakewood. But it was difficult for most to hear the

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Diverse WRHS student body returns to class - #lakewoodnews

Summer break has officially come to an end, and students' moods heading back into the halls of Wheat Ridge High School on Thursday, Aug. 17 ran the gamut. Ivan Stanton, incoming freshman with a ...

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The merits of an open mind on immigration - #lakewoodnews

As part of my effort to nourish my political soul this summer, I'm diving deep into immigration, both legal and otherwise. Thanks to those of you who've sent your thoughts and showered me with links

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Charlotteville showed an ugly and deadly side of America - #lakewoodnews

Let me just start this column by saying this is not the column I thought I was going to be writing this week. In fact, I even have a very nice little fluffy column half-written sitting on my

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Getting into a gaming - #lakewoodnews

Soto Nest and his brother Aaron work their way through a room, dodging bad guys, dispatching enemies and working together to finish the level. But the real room they're standing in is a dimly lit room on West Colfax with headsets over their

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A full house for LPD's newest member - #lakewoodnews

Ever since 13-year-old Trevor Kling saw police officers on television, that's what he wanted to do. "I want to help the community I like most, and make it a better place for kids," Kling said. He got a head start on a career in law

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Wheat Ridge celebrates Carnation Festival - #lakewoodnews

The Blimey family of Arvada stepped of a carnival ride at laughing and smiling. Attending the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival is a family tradition for them. The festival took over Anderson Park Aug. 11-13 with music, rides, a classic and antique car

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Editorial cartoon August 17 - #lakewoodnews

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Everitt Middle gets $100,000 fitness upgrade - #lakewoodnews

A lot goes into making a school a positive place for students to be, but one that many may not think about is pride. "We're always looking for opportunities to give out students a sense of pride in their school," said Jeffrey Gomez, ...

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- #lakewoodnews

Hundreds made a stop at the Lamar Station Plaza for the third annual MuralFest on Aug. 12. The festival featured Bobby MaGee Lopez and Dan Toro adding to knew murals to the area, artistic vendors, performances from the Athena Project, and live

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Kids get free backpacks from JFS - #lakewoodnews

It was a dark and stormy day on Aug. 7, and the start of the last full week of summer for Jeffco students. Which meant families all over the county were getting the necessary supplies for a successful school year. But school supply shopping quickly

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Golden to feature art at its finest - #lakewoodnews

Three years ago, a young couple came up to watercolor artist Janet Nunn's booth at the Golden Fine Arts Festival and announced: "It's our one-year anniversary." "And now, it's become a tradition for them," Nunn said. "They come

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'We're a school of innovation' - #lakewoodnews

In the weeks before the first day of school for Jefferson County students, teachers at Three Creeks K-8 in Arvada saw their classrooms for the first time. As construction workers put the finishing touches on the new school, technology was being

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A world-class course for hardy cyclists - #lakewoodnews

Brian Baker, a cyclist from Vail, races recreationally all over the state throughout the summer. "I like having something to train for," he said. So for Baker, the Golden Gran Fondo is an ideal way to spend a Sunday. A cycling road race

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Jeffco's top golfers eye strong senior season - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- There is always room for improvement. That was the mentality Lakewood senior Jack Castiglia had during the off-season. Before beginning his senior campaign the three-time Class 5A boys golf state qualifier went through a grip and

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Ron Kiefel - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in Lakewood, and my family moved to Wheat Ridge in 1975. I was 15. My wife Meegan and I have been married for 15 years. We have three children and one granddaughter. Everybody still lives nearby in Jefferson County, so we

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Five questions: Sen. Cory Gardner - #lakewoodnews

What is your impression of the 'Cardboard Cory' tour and the individuals involved? I shared a friendly moment with one of these individuals that attended my Durango town hall last week (Aug. 4). I always encourage people to be active in their

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Senator responds to 'Cardboard Cory' tour - #lakewoodnews

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner made an appearance during the recent Douglas County Fair and Rodeo -- sort of. On the fair's closing day on Aug. 6, Castle Rock became the latest of many pit stops made by a cardboard cutout version of the ...

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Youths learn some big-league lessons - #lakewoodnews

Most of the young baseball players didn't know anything about their coaches, but it really didn't matter, since the tutors were all former major league baseball players. There were 125 youngsters

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Seeing the sights at the 2017 Jeffco Fair - #lakewoodnews

The second year of the revamped Jeffco Fair & Festival was a success, as thousands of people attended to enjoy four days of attractions and special events. Festivities took place Aug. 10-13 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, and included 4-H

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Kesha returns with grace amid continuing struggles - #lakewoodnews

With the incredible abundance of music being released on any one of a dozen outlets every Friday, it can be difficult to get really excited about a new release. That wasn't the case on Aug. 11, when pop star Kesha finally released her

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Chasing the culinary dream - #lakewoodnews

In the kitchen at West 29th Restaurant and Bar, Chris Johnson, 56, whips up intricately plated dishes and feels the heat as flames dance off the stove. He throws a meat-based pasta sauce in a pan as his mentor, chef Cory Matthews, handles another

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Dark skies ahead - #lakewoodnews

It's a mighty big fuss for what amounts to a shadow. The moon butts its way in between the Earth and the sun Aug. 21, casting its shadow across the continental U.S. from sea to sea. A cross-continental U.S. total eclipse like this hasn't ...

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Leaders in Colorado decry Virginia violence - #lakewoodnews

The following are Twitter posts by some elected officials in Colorado in the wake of the Aug. 12 violence in Charlottesville, Virginia: U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Denver) Today's attack is not ...

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Party in the park for National Night Out - #lakewoodnews

There were dozens of Wheat Ridge police officers gathered in Hayward Park on the evening of Aug. 1, and it wasn't because of any crime being committed or dangerous situation unfolding. They were there to party. The officers were joined by

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Travel invigorates the senses and is good for the soul - #lakewoodnews

I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." -Robert Louis Stevenson My wife and I recently went on vacation to Cancun, Mexico, and, let me

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Do I dare to trust in ... trust? - #lakewoodnews

How's your level of trust these days? I ask because "trust" is my word for 2017. Perhaps you know that in lieu of making New Year's resolutions, I choose a word as a focus for the coming year. At

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Letter: Parkway still problematic - #lakewoodnews

The recent article on the Jefferson Parkway does a good job of presenting the arguments for the JP, but not as much for the opposition.  As Dan Hartman said, it "is a bad project that will

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Letter: The limitations of U.S. might - #lakewoodnews

If indeed 'Might can make right' as claimed in an Aug. 3 letter, would not 1940's Germany and Japan have been the most righteous nations on earth? How has the so-called 'strength'

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Editorial cartoon - #lakewoodnews

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Don't miss out on bigger and better MuralFest - #lakewoodnews

The 40 West Art District's largest annual event, MuralFest, is back on Aug. 12 to add even more color to Lakewood's famous avenue. "We're so excited about the momentum happening on West Colfax, and we dreamed up an event that would draw

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Colorado Mills' east-side businesses continue to open - #lakewoodnews

Business by business, Colorado Mills is approaching its November target date of being completely open following the devastating May hailstorm that forced the popular mall in Lakewood to close for repairs. On Aug. 11, the Yard House restaurant on

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My Name Is: Philip Miller - #lakewoodnews

About me I have lived in Applewood for 14 years, and before that I lived in Wheat Ridge for two years. I live in a great, quiet neighborhood with very nice neighbors. I live with my dad, my mom, my older sister and my dog. I go to school at

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Getting the VIP treatment at Belmar's Bar Louie - #lakewoodnews

It never gets old when a new business opens, even in a center as full of shops, restaurants and entertainment as Belmar. Which explains why neighbors, and families and friends of the staff, were eager to participate in the VIP happy hour event at

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New festival celebrates Arvada heritage - #lakewoodnews

Arvada residents can take a walk back in time and celebrate Arvada's pioneering heritage during the first Arvada Days festival, produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission and Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation District, on Aug. 25 and 26 at Clear

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Miners Alley goes for bold in 2018 season - #lakewoodnews

Audiences at Miners Alley Playhouse should be ready for something new in 2018, with the recent announcement of its season for next year. The six-show season features two regional premieres, including a production in which the theater is working

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community - #lakewoodnews

Saint Patrick's Day. Fourth of July. Halloween. For any day of the year, John Tracy had an appropriate tie. "He has hundreds of ties, none of them traditional. Multiple ties for every holiday and occasion," said Audrey Brooks, the

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Saint Patrick's Day. Fourth of July. Halloween. For any day of the year, John Tracy had an appropriate tie. "He has hundreds of ties, none of them traditional. Multiple ties for every holiday and occasion," said Audrey Brooks, the

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West Chamber inducts five leaders to hall of fame - #lakewoodnews

Leaders from all over Jefferson County gathered to honor five of their peers who have spent a lifetime giving back to the county and its residents at the West Chamber's fourth annual Jefferson County Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The Chamber

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Jack Maher: The man behind the camera in Jeffco schools - #lakewoodnews

Jack Maher can often be seen around Jefferson County schools, always with his black cap, a Sony Alpha 77 II camera, a mini-tripod and an extra lens. Sometimes, he brings along his larger Sony 4K video camera, the much-smaller GoPro cameras, a

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How food can transform community - #lakewoodnews

Nathan Mudd is a former attorney, and his wife Kimberly used to work as an accountant. But the two have always had a special dedication to the local economy and local food. "Our passion is to increase local food in the state," Kimberly Mudd

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Denver Bulldogs take football down under - #lakewoodnews

There was a lot about Melbourne, Australia, that Troy Kirk missed when he moved to Colorado years ago with his wife -- family, friends and football. "I missed everything about the sport when I moved here but an old coach had told me there was

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Back to school help - #lakewoodnews

Shirley Bradsby remembers when shopping for school supplies for her children -- all now grown -- was much simpler. And cheaper. These days, with longer lists that include technology and earbuds, getting kids ready for school can dig a deep

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Momentous ride ends in Golden - #lakewoodnews

On any given afternoon, odds are good you can find folks enjoying something to eat and drink in the Mountain Toad craft brewery beer garden in Golden after a bike ride. Sunday was no exception, with Dennis Vanderheiden and PJ Snyder both

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Jeffco BOE is back in session - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Board of Education met for its first study session of the 2017-18 school year the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Windy Peak Outdoor Lab School just outside Bailey. The agenda included orienting new superintendent Dr.

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Longtime Golden Transcript newspaperman John Tracy dies - #lakewoodnews

John Tracy, a long-time Golden community member and newspaperman, died on Aug. 1 after being hospitalized for the past two weeks for a variety of health problems. Tracy, 73, started his 30-year ...

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'Clear Creek is not a lazy river for a long ride' - #lakewoodnews

On July 23, while enjoying a family outing that included tubing down Golden's Clear Creek, Chance Baker experienced the scariest moment of his life. "We almost drowned," he said. "Thank God for the people of Golden, or the people who were

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'The park is amazing -- they did an excellent job' - #lakewoodnews

Rain was part of the reason the City of Lakewood pushed back the opening of Carmody Park's new universal playground from the beginning of the summer to July 28 -- so when dark skies rolled in that afternoon, no one was going to let it dampen the

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Jason Villa - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Colorado at the age of 8. I grew up in Loveland and went to Thompson Valley High School. My family has always been in the auto wholesale business so I went straight to work out of high

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Jeffco volunteer event gets dinner done - #lakewoodnews

In an assembly line production of scooping, measuring, pouring, sealing and sorting; volunteers packed 7,000 meals in their first half hour of work, Phil Harris announced in the Faith Bible Chapel parking lot. In two hours, 200 volunteers from

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Jeffco nurse honored for extraordinary services - #lakewoodnews

Coworkersdescribe Valerie Carberry as someone who has a special ability to meet patients exactly where they are -- literally and figuratively. Sometimes that means caring for patients at a home, hospital or park. Other times it means meeting

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Boettcher Mansion celebrates 100 years - #lakewoodnews

History and nature were on display July 27 as Jefferson County celebrated 100 years of Beottcher Mansion on Lookout Mountain in Golden. The mansion originally served as the Boettcher family summer home and seasonal hunting lodge when it was built

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For him, 'every day is a big day' - #lakewoodnews

It was meaningful when Steve Haggerty stepped to the tee during the MCPH Celebrity Golf Classic, which was held July 24 at The Ridge at Castle Pines North. Haggerty, the 64-year-old former

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Metro mayors take a ride on the W Line - #lakewoodnews

Mayors and staff from Centennial, Bow Mar, Wheat Ridge and more got a window seat into the lives of communities in west Denver, Lakewood and Golden during the recent Metro Mayor Caucus' transportation event. Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul and Golden ...

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100 years ago in Golden... - #lakewoodnews

This year's annual Buffalo Bill Days included a special detail compared to previous years -- it was the 100th anniversary of William F. Cody's burial on Lookout Mountain. (Cody was better known as Buffalo Bill.) Buffalo Bill Days, which took

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Water theme runs through exhibition in art district - #lakewoodnews

Water -- it's hard to focus on any single aspect of this vital element in our environment -- especially as Westerners. Artists of all persuasions wrestle with communicating their diverse feelings in paint, sculpture, music, dance, installations,

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Kendrick Lamar's Denver stop proves he's the best rapper alive - #lakewoodnews

Why should someone care about Kendrick Lamar?" That's the question I was asked when I first pitched a column on the rapper's stop at the Pepsi Center on July 29 to our newsroom. Standing in line to get into the sold out show, I kept ...

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Residents helped Nicaraguans - #lakewoodnews

Part of the reason Alexis Munoz-Kubitsch and her daughter Neveah spent two weeks in Nicaragua this past month had to do with water - but not the beach. Instead they were members of the Casa Unida Foundation team working on projects seeking to ...

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Coming back from the dead to talk about the light - #lakewoodnews

The emotion that Nancy Rynes remembers most when she woke up on that January day in 2014 was anger. It wasn't anger at the texting driver that had hit her while she bicycled around the Lafayette roundabout. It wasn't anger about the injuries ...

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Finding faith in sports - #lakewoodnews

Travis Carey, sports director at Red Rocks Church, will tell you that athletics have greatly improved his life. He met his wife while on a Red Rocks Church sporting teamteam and has grown lasting friendships through various other athletic

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Proposed Jefferson County toll road moves forward - #lakewoodnews

Plans for building a 10-mile toll road in northern Jefferson County to complete a loop of highway around the Denver-metro area are rolling forward. "The parkway continues to make steady progress," said Bill Ray, interim executive director of

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Pool halls have felt changes - #lakewoodnews

Decades ago, pool halls were identified as a place for men to escape for smoking, drinking, betting and fighting. Perception was reality. Denver-area people involved in the pool -- or pocket billiards -- industry say times have changed.

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