OPEN HOUSE - Golden - #lakewoodnews

19037 W 57th Drive, Golden 80403 Open House Sunday, Oct 1st 1:00-3:00PM Price $525,000 - 5 Beds/3 Baths - 2,237 Sq Ft crawlspace that extends the length of the house that you can stand up in. ...

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Groups plan school board candidate forums - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County voters will elect three out of five members for the Board of Education, which is the policy-making body of the Jefferson County School District. Five members serve alternating four-year terms on the board, and all members are

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Jeffco marching bands take the field - #lakewoodnews

Nerves were high, but so was musicality as 15 Jefferson County high school marching bands took the field for their first performance of the season at the Jeffco Marching Band Festival held Sept. 19 at Jeffco Stadium. Lakewood High School took

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Airport's needs may stall Jefferson Parkway plans - #lakewoodnews

Plans to build the Jefferson Parkway may once again be stalled for an undetermined time while stakeholders work out a resolution concerning airport runways and highway alignment. A July 5 letter from John Bauer, manager of the Denver Airports

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Library to host beer and book events - #lakewoodnews

The library is not just for kids. This October and November, the Jefferson County Public Library is putting on Stouts and Stories, Ales and Tales -- a six-week celebration of craft beer in Jeffco, designed specifically for adults. Stouts and

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Letter to the Editor: Athens, Sparta, or worse? - #lakewoodnews

Athens, Sparta, or worse? Will the proposed 4th of July military parade in D.C. reported today emulate those of the old Soviet Union and the present N. Korea with ranks of goose stepping soldiers, ...

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Jefferson County: Standout Performers for Sept. 28 - #lakewoodnews

Gianna Walker,Wheat Ridge Walker, a senior outfielder, had a banner day in the 17-6 softball win over Green Mountain on Sept. 19 with four hits, four runs scored, four runs batted in and three ...

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Jeffco marching bands take the field - #lakewoodnews

Nerves were high, but so was musicality as 15 Jefferson County high school marching bands took the field for their first performance of the season at the Jeffco Marching Band Festival held Sept. 19 at Jeffco Stadium. Lakewood High School took

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Patches feature pumpkins, mazes, frights - #lakewoodnews

It's fall in Colorado, and that means pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and zombies. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of the events planned. Go to www.colorado.gov and search "pumpkin patch" for the complete

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Siegel celebrates 30 years of keyboard conversations at Arvada Center - #lakewoodnews

It seems like everybody took a piano lesson or two in their lives. I did for years, learning how to play some of my favorite Vince Guaraldi "Peanuts" songs, as well as the piano versions of some of my favorite pop songs at the time -- stuff

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'God is our healer, he heals us' - #lakewoodnews

David Seller never felt like he fit in with his peers. When he moved to Lakewood from Australia at 7 years old, his classmates made fun of his accent. In high school, his longtime girlfriend suddenly severed their relationship. In college, he went

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Jeffco marching bands take the field - #lakewoodnews

Nerves were high, but so was musicality as 15 Jefferson County high school marching bands took the field for their first performance of the season at the Jeffco Marching Band Festival held Sept. 19 at Jeffco Stadium. Lakewood High School took

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Dr. Kimberly Bentrott - #lakewoodnews

About me I grew up in a small farming community in Kansas, raised by a teacher and a farmer. I attended high school in Belleville, Kansas, where I enjoyed the luxuries of being in a small high school that allows for participation in all sports

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Lakewood prepares for budget process - #lakewoodnews

Autumn means cooler weather, changing colors, football and new city budgets. With the work of Larry Dorr, Lakewood's finance director, and his staff, Lakewood is preparing its budget for 2018, and residents will soon be able to comment on the

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Looking forward in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

There's a lot of talk in Lakewood that feels pessimistic. Residents are concerned about overcrowding, open space disappearing, and the character of neighborhoods being changed. But if one asks the residents behind Lakewood Forward, a new

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New university is for parents, community - #lakewoodnews

A new university will teach parents, guardians and other community members about education in Jefferson County Public Schools while engaging the community in the district's strategic direction and purpose. "One of the goals we have

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An angel of an angler at Crown Hill Lake - #lakewoodnews

A few years ago I had a bicycle accident. When the accident happened it was getting dark and I was returning from Crown Hill Lake. I was pushing the safety envelope because night was falling and the roads were slick from rain. In the dark, I saw

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Fall fun for 2017 in the Denver area - #lakewoodnews

It's fall in Colorado, and that means pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and zombies. The Colorado Department of Agriculture has compiled a list of the events planned. Go to www.colorado.gov and search ...

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Golfer has a grip on goals as state approaches - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's Jack Castiglia will be making his fourth appearance in the Class 5A boys state golf tournament and the senior has something to prove. Castiglia was this season's Jefferson County League 5A medalist with a stroke average of 70, but

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Be there and be square - #lakewoodnews

Ask a group of square dancers what impact their passion has had on their lives, and you'll get one answer over and over: "I met my spouse square dancing." It's not hard to see why -- how many opportunities does one get to laugh and twirl

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'When it comes to injuries, listen to your body' - #lakewoodnews

Before entering her career, Julie Nickoley's studies at Metro State required her to get clinical hours at different colleges and high schools across Colorado, where she worked with a professional to get on-the-job training. During these clinical

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Sky-high rents squeeze long-time residents - #lakewoodnews

Mary Ann Parker can't talk about her apartment search without crying. The 58-year-old on disability rents a room in a house in Commerce City for $750 a month, which eats up most of her $840 a month disability check. She longs to live closer to

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Local responders tasked with national relief - #lakewoodnews

First responders see a lot of tragedy in their line of work, but Eric Hurst, who recently returned from assisting local emergency services in Orlando, Florida, after Hurricane Irma, described the experience as "especially eye-opening." "As

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Cider Days celebrates apples, autumn and agriculture Annual festival returns Oct. 7 and 8 - #lakewoodnews

October and cider are a perfect pairing, but that's not the only reason Lakewood pairs the two at is annual autumn festival. The event -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8 -- is also a celebration of the city's agricultural

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DACA students rally to renew eligibility, 'mourn loss of dream' - #lakewoodnews

When she was 2 years old, Claudia Hurtado and her sister were taken across the border with people she didn't know. Separately, her parents crossed from Mexico to Texas, and there, met the people with their children, before coming to Denver to ...

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Jeffco hopes for better funding for school safety training facility - #lakewoodnews

In the six months since the Frank DeAngelis Center for Community Safety opened, over 4,000 officer from 34 law enforcement agencies have trained there. Named after former Columbine High Principal Frank DeAngelis, the center is located at the

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Mental-wellness innovators reunite with investors - #lakewoodnews

What a difference a year makes. Just ask the six organizations that a year ago received a share of $500,000 in grants from the Community First Foundation in its first Innovators Society Pitch Showdown. In the ensuing 12 months, Project Helping

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Center provides mental health training - #lakewoodnews

Learn to identify, understand and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness at Mental Health First Aid classes, provided free to the community by the Jefferson Center for Mental Health. The interactive eight-hour courses teach a five-step

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Mines students thinking big with tiny homes - #lakewoodnews

They may be small, but tiny homes are a huge thing right now. And Colorado School of Mines is making one that's even more futuristic. "We're putting a science-y twist on a pop culture thing," said Katie Schneider, a junior at Mines

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Golden softball gets historic win over rival Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

WHEAT RIDGE -- There is a possibility most of Golden's softball players weren't even born the last time the Demons defeated rival Wheat Ridge on the softball field. "I honestly have no idea when Golden last beat Wheat Ridge, no idea,"

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The cultural divide bigger than a offensive line - #lakewoodnews

Malcolm Gladwell wrote in his seminal work on the decision-making process "Blink" about a marriage therapist named John Gottman who can, remarkably, predict with 91 percent accuracy a marriage's chance of ending in a divorce after observing a

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$50K raised to help homeless pets - #lakewoodnews

Hundreds of animal lovers helped raise $50,000 to help with medical, behavioral and life-saving care for homeless pets. Dogs dressed in their best and most creative costumes were a highlight of the second Toby's Pet Parade and Fair on Sept. 16 at

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Applejacks seeks injunction in freedom of information case - #lakewoodnews

Editor's note: This story initially appeared on the CFOIC blog, here. Can documents provided in response to a public records request be clawed back and their use restricted if they may have been disclosed by mistake? That question is central

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Jeffco school marching bands take the field - #lakewoodnews

Nerves were high, but so was musicality as 15 Jefferson County high school marching bands took the field for their first performance of the season at the Jeffco Marching Band Festival held Sept. 19 ...

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Wheat Ridge softball uses 2-out rallies to nip Ralston Valley - #lakewoodnews

WHEAT RIDGE -- Nothing has come easy for Ralston Valley or Wheat Ridge softball programs this season. The Mustangs and Farmers both came into the non-league game Sept. 12 with sub-.500 records and seeking some momentum before starting conference ...

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'Creativity is a superpower' - #lakewoodnews

Dav Pilkey knows firsthand how hard it can be to stay focused in school. When he was in the second grade, he remembers being labeled all kinds of things including a troublemaker, and the kid with ADHD. When he became too disruptive, his

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- #lakewoodnews

Thank you for your service. You've said that many times recently, and meant every word to every soldier. Thank you for keeping us protected. Thank you for your bravery. Thank you for your sacrifice. And once you've read "Grunt: The Curious

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Jeffco Sports Standouts: Sept. 21 edition - #lakewoodnews

Shea Mauser, Arvada West The senior pitched her second no-hitter of the season in a five-inning, 15-0 triumph over Chaparral on Sept. 11. The next day She had four hits off four at-bats, along ...

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Jeffco sports standouts: Sept. 14 edition - #lakewoodnews

Jack Castiglia, Lakewood In the first four Jefferson County League golf meets, the senior has played 72 holes in a combined 5-under-par with scores of 69, 69, 72 and 72. Chad Dines, ...

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Letter to the Editor: Medicare for all - #lakewoodnews

On Sept. 13, Senator Bernie Sanders introduced his long-awaited Single Payer Universal Coverage Medicare-for-all bill.Universal coverage has proven itself over and over again in every other ...

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Jeffco News in a Hurry: Sept. 21 edition - #lakewoodnews

Quilt museum free dayA Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) free day will be offered at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet St., Suite 140, in Golden, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...

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Crucial difference between daring to fail and fatal mistak - #lakewoodnews

I have long been an advocate of calculated risks, of daring greatly, and, in the words of John Maxwell, failing forward. Especially for young people, and people who are not responsible for others, sometimes the very best teacher is trying something

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Ballot initiative deemed sufficient by city clerk - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's ballot initiative to limit residential growth cleared its legal challenge Monday, and is again on track to appear on this November's ballot. City Clerk, Margy Greer ruled the initiative to put a 1 percent annual limit on

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Don't look away from what the mirror is trying to tell you - #lakewoodnews

Typically the first person we greet each morning is ourselves. Whether we are washing up, brushing our teeth, shaving, putting on some makeup or combing or brushing our hair, our first interaction is looking straight into our own eyes. We may be ...

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America has opportunity for overhaul of tax code - #lakewoodnews

President Trump visited Springfield, Missouri, and laid out his plans for reforming our nation's outdated, complex and uncompetitive tax system. The president's plan is built around an America-first tax system that is focused on jobs, increasing ...

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If you go - #lakewoodnews

Dav Pilkey presentation and book signing Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes to the event Historic Elitch Theatre 4655 W. 37th Ave., Denver Sunday, Sept. 24 Events begin at 2 p.m., presentation begins at 3 p.m. $12 (includes

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More than hotel food at new Beau's Kitchen - #lakewoodnews

Union Boulevard has rightfully earned the nickname "restaurant row," providing potential diners a smorgasbord of options for every palette. The list of options just became a little longer, with the official opening of Beau's Kitchen and

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A variety of approaches to dealing with development - #lakewoodnews

It might well be a sing of an political apocalypse when almost all candidates in a race are united on a particular issue, but that appears to be the case in the coming city election in Lakewood. Practically all 11 candidates for the five open

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Ballot initiative deemed sufficient by city clerk - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's ballot initiative to limit residential growth cleared its legal challenge Monday, and is again on track to appear on this November's ballot. City Clerk, Margy Greer ruled the initiative to put a 1 percent annual limit on

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Program helps students find right direction - #lakewoodnews

Brady High School student Melody Soto wasn't sure what to expect the first time she met with her mentor, Ashley Becker. "I thought I could only talk about certain things and had to be a certain way," said Soto, who aims to graduate from

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Farm to Table dinner supports Warren Tech program - #lakewoodnews

Seven Denver chefs and a plethora of Warren Tech culinary students gathered under a white tent erected in the middle of ACRES Farm on the Warren Tech campus in Lakewood. The table was filled with plates and an avocado mouse sat in the middle of each

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New cycling game championship to be held in local bike shops - #lakewoodnews

Local bike shops will be hosting the inaugural Glory Gears Colorado State Championship this November. Glory Gears is a new board game based off of Indiana University's annual Little 500 bicycling race. The game was created by the race's 2007

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Reactions to conflict in the world of art - #lakewoodnews

Conflict takes on more than the physical form of war -- it can also be ideological, philosophical, and psychological struggle over ideas, religion and ways of life. All manner of conflict is examined in the Arvada Center's autumn exhibition,

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Noah Barnes - #lakewoodnews

About me Noah is a typical 11 year old boy -- he likes Legos, Minecraft, and Nerf guns. He has recently had an interest in things that explode, so World War II ships, tanks, and submarines are at the top of the history he likes to study. My

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For this champion, 'it's all just wrestling' - #lakewoodnews

Cohl Schultz didn't wrestle with boredom this summer. The 16-year-old Ponderosa junior traveled around Europe from Austria to Serbia to Finland to Sweden to France and finally to Greece. He returned home as the first American Cadet World

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The funny thing about littering is that there's nothing funny about it - #lakewoodnews

Jennifer and I just flew back from Detroit, and, boy, are our arms tired. Michigan is my homeland, specifically Ann Arbor, and I thought that she should have at least one encounter with a University of Michigan home game in her lifetime. If

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Ballot initiative deemed sufficient by city clerk - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's ballot initiative to limit residential growth cleared its legal challenge Monday, and is again on track to appear on this November's ballot. City Clerk, Margy Greer ruled the initiative to put a 1 percent annual limit on residential growth and return decisions on large multifamily projects to city council received sufficient signatures in the proper way.

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By any name, there's no substitute for their support - #lakewoodnews

They are the players who rarely hear their names over the public address system despite their hard work in practices. They are the players who have some of the most difficult jobs on the team. They see limited varsity playing time but have to

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The big cheese - #lakewoodnews

Chef John Wu and his wife Hong came to the United States to pursue their dreams. John's was to be a chemist. Hong's was to run a restaurant. After finishing his master's degree in chemistry at the University of Texas El Paso, Wu opted

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Study identifies fastest-growing trees in area - #lakewoodnews

Cottonwood, catalpa, silver maple, blue spruce and white oak are the fastest-growing tree varietals for Colorado's Front Range communities, while hawthorn, piñon pine and hackberry are some of the slowest growers, according to a report by the ...

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Lincoln lives on in Littleton man - #lakewoodnews

John Voehl lives something of a double life. A retired Lockheed aerospace engineer from Littleton, he's a devoted husband and grandfather. But to thousands of people across the country, he's Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president. Voehl is ...

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Golden nets win over Alameda International - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Golden's boys soccer program is hungry to get a taste of the postseason. The Demons haven't made the Class 4A state tournament field since 2014. With several familiar faces back, Golden coach Luke Vanderglas fully expects the

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Outdoor Labs adds greenhouse classrooms - #lakewoodnews

Every sixth grader in Jefferson County Schools spends a week at one of the districts two outdoor labs, Mt. Evans or Windy Peaks. Soon, those students will be learning in new greenhouse classrooms set for completion this fall. "Our whole mission

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W-Line light rail being eyes for cuts in service - #lakewoodnews

Russ Haas of Golden says bicycling is his preferred mode of transportation, but he'll use public transportation when two wheels aren't a convenient option for him. "Why drive somewhere when I can pay just over a dollar to go 15 miles?" said

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Arvada Center's 'Chorus Line' strong, well-designed - #lakewoodnews

The opening scene of "A Chorus Line" begins as a day in the life of a dancer, 17 of them gathered in a voluminous black space, with a panel of moving mirrors giving light and life via the ...

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"Rock of Ages" at BDT stage is another winner - #lakewoodnews

For a good time, go to BDT Stage and see "Rock of Ages." This feel-good musical will have you singing along and tapping your toes. It's a great cast and BDT newcomer, Tim Howard (Drew), blew us away with his acting and gorgeous voice. Not

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Letter to the Editor: Biblically speaking - #lakewoodnews

I read with interest the Sept. 7 article by Jessica Gibbs on The State of the Bible in 2017. It is of course no surprise that most people who read the Bible are older. Many youth (not all) today and

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Pettersen announces state senate run - #lakewoodnews

Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood's 28th district, announced she is running for state senate. "I am stepping up to run for the state senate for the same reason I first ran five years ago," she said in a media statement. "To ensure other Coloradans

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Memory and legacy of Dave Sanders continues at Columbine - #lakewoodnews

LITTLETON -- Linda Sanders wore her Columbine softball T-shirt and hat as she received plenty of hugs Sept. 7. "This community all pulled together in 1999," Sanders said. "I think it's great that they get little reminders now and again.

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Down in our DNA, we're not so different after all - #lakewoodnews

I wanted to be surprised, and I was. You may have read before about my Romanian grandparents, who left a troubled Europe in search of a better life. They settled in Chicago, where my mother was born in 1918. My father's parents had been here

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Indomitable spirit, humility, hard work helps one seize the day - #lakewoodnews

I love stories of Diems Carpe'd. That is too a real phrase. It's the past imperfect conjugation of "Carpe Diem". Or something like that. With some emphasis on imperfect. Sorry, Ms. Porter -- that might be enough to send my old English

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Apparent suicide occurs in Jefferson County jail - #lakewoodnews

A woman in custody at the Jefferson County Jail died one day after her arrest following an apparent suicide. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reports that Suzanne Burgaz, 54, was discovered non-responsive with a cord around her neck at 10

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Lacrosse coach adds to luster of program - #lakewoodnews

Everybody knew him when he walked into the room and he received a loud ovation. Brent Adams was introduced Sept. 5 as the new boys lacrosse coach for the Falcons of Highlands Ranch High School. He became another well-recognized lacrosse coach as

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High school sports offer opportunity to experience sense of community - #lakewoodnews

Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that's exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike. Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun and games. It

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Housing study aims to shed light on city's biggest issue - #lakewoodnews

The hottest topic in Lakewood is, and has been for the past several years, growth and development in the city. The issue has caused excitement for some, with the new opportunities for business and residences the growth brings, but for others

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Thousands climb in remembrance of 9/11 - #lakewoodnews

The registration table was scattered with badges, each one with the face of someone who lost their life on Sept. 11, 2001. As the American flag flapped in the wind, attached to two fire truck ladders, more than 2,000 firefighters, paramedics and

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Jeffco school board looks at student achievement - #lakewoodnews

In its first board meeting of the school year, the Jefferson County Board of Education looked at the districts performance on the most recent Colorado Measures of Academic Success test results. One area of concern for school board member Ali

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Karen Putz - #lakewoodnews

About me I'm from Naperville, Illinois, and attended college at Northern Illinois University where I majored in counseling. I share a job as co-director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infusion at Hands & Voices in Boulder with my co-worker from

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For 40 West Market, 13 is the lucky number - #lakewoodnews

It would be hard to find a more perfect late summer morning than that of Sept. 2 -- the thirteenth 40 West Farmers Market of the summer. Now in its second year at the Lamar Station Plaza, the market, started by Gene Kalesti, owner of Pure

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Thornton triceratops one-of-a-kind - #lakewoodnews

When the digging is all done and the bones have all been collected, the Thornton triceratops discovered under a public safety substation construction project in August might be one of the most complete skeletons of its kind, according to

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At-large council candidates talk about the issues - #lakewoodnews

Community engagement, the state of Arvada roads, smart growth and concerns over urban renewal are topics that come up multiple times when talking to the five candidates running for Arvada City Council's at-large seat in the November election. The

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Shields and Van Gieson challenge incumbents for school board - #lakewoodnews

Both challengers in the Jefferson County Board of Education race oppose the shift of sixth-graders to middle school and are concerned about the stress school closures brings to a community. "I know the devastation closing Pleasant View caused

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Glass: `Jeffco Public Schools is open to and welcomes all families' - #lakewoodnews

On Sept. 5, the Trump Administration announced its plans to end the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Accordingly, the Department of Homeland Security will stop processing any new applications for the program and action is

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Furry parade is for the dogs - #lakewoodnews

Toby's Pet Parade is a time for humans to get together to support the local animal shelter, but perhaps it's the dogs that have the most fun at the event -- they get attention, love and pets galore. "Participating in this parade is a

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Building a home on the range - #lakewoodnews

The history of the Denver area is sometimes thought of in broad strokes -- before this time there was one of black and white, cowboys and miners, bonnets and butter churns. But our region was settled by families with the same hopes and fears we

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Music education connects students to humanity - #lakewoodnews

We grow up with music all around us. Its in movies, TV shows, playing over the speakers in stores and shops, and can be heard blaring out of car windows on the road. But I didn't start understanding music until I got to school. I don't

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Portraits of refugees reflect the life behind the face - #lakewoodnews

On Aug. 10, Denver Art Museum's Curator of Photography, Eric Paddock, noted that the United Nations estimated that 65.6 million people around the world are displaced.And then he introduced ...

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St. Anthony continues to grow with new options - #lakewoodnews

If you ask Bert Hargrave, it's a good sign that his employees really like talking about their work. It means they're enjoying what they do. Which is what a boss wants when their employees are responsible for something as important as numerous

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Thousands climb in remembrance of 9/11 - #lakewoodnews

The registration table was scattered with badges, each one with the face of someone who lost their life on Sept. 11, 2001. As the American flag flapped in the wind, attached to two fire truck ladders, more than 2,000 firefighters, paramedics and

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Thousands climb Red Rocks in remembrance of 9/11 - #lakewoodnews

The registration table was scattered with badges, each one with the face of someone who lost their life on Sept. 11, 2001. As the American flag flapped in the wind, attached to two fire truck ...

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CHSAA commissioner aims to bring new perspective to job - #lakewoodnews

Rhonda Blanford-Green is a former track star who has been displaying her speed in her new job as Colorado High School Activities Association commissioner. Blanford-Green was hired in March and his

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Petitioners, circulators, notaries questioned in hearing - #lakewoodnews

In a more than four hour administrative hearing on Sept. 7, lawyers both for and against the validity of an initiative to place a 1 percent annual limit on residential growth and return decisions on ...

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I hear NASA calling me to protect our planet - #lakewoodnews

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has an opening for a Planetary Protection Officer. NASA maintains policies for planetary protection applicable to all space flight missions that may carry Earth organisms and organic

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Changing direction instead of moving forward can take real strength - #lakewoodnews

Sometimes, I really enjoy looking at things a little differently. Y'know, finding the weird evidence of something that doesn't really jibe with the way everybody else looks at things. Let me give you an example. For a stretch of about 10

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Jeffco explores discipline for early learners - #lakewoodnews

Based on a recent study that examined discipline incidents for kindergarten through third-grade students, Jefferson County Public Schools will be looking at alternative ways to discipline early learners. "From a discipline standpoint, there's

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In case of emergency, break glass - #lakewoodnews

A new law granting immunity to citizens who break a vehicle's window to rescue at-risk animals and humans went into effect on Aug. 9. "It's already exceeded my expectations," said state Rep. Lori Saine, R-Firestone, who introduced House ...

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Stephen Martin - #lakewoodnews

About me I grew up on a farm about 60 miles north of Manhattan, Kansas. My family moved to Colorado when I was 12, and I have lived here ever since. For 20 years, my wonderful wife and I raised our family in Broomfield, and currently we live in

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Red Rocks unveils state-of-the-art student rec center - #lakewoodnews

A good way to measure a project's success is to check in with those who opposed it in the beginning and see what they think at the end. By that measure, Red Rocks Community College's newly opened student recreation center is already a

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School wants Jefferson to be a community hub again - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson Junior/Senior High School in Edgewater threw a massive community party on Aug. 30, with music, barbecue, games and a lot of laughter. But the party wasn't just to welcome students and their families back to the school for another

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Changes coming to Lakewood City Council - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood City Council will look decidedly different after the November election, with a seat in each ward up for grabs and only two incumbents in the race. In Ward 1, incumbent Ramey Johnson is running for re-election, though there was some doubt

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Lakewood moves two master plans closer to completion - #lakewoodnews

One of the biggest questions for any city government is: What do the members of the community want for their city and its future? There are many ways to gather this information -- everything from surveys and open houses to knocking on doors and

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Making a difference in people's lives - #lakewoodnews

Even before she had graduated high school, Monica Roers knew she wanted to work in the nonprofit sector. "At 17, I had that as a vision," Roers said. "I realized there would be opportunities across the U.S." Roers, now 50, is taking

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Social media posts decry shooting of bear and cubs - #lakewoodnews

A post on Nextdoor.com about a black bear and two cubs recently shot and killed by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer for aggressive behavior toward humans has spurred an outcry on social media among Golden-area residents. "We moved to

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Two last minute challengers emerge in Jeffco school board race - #lakewoodnews

Two last minute challengers filed to run for Jefferson County Board of Education. Three incumbents, board president Ron Mitchell, Susan Harmon and Brad Rupert will seek reelection for their seats, which they acquired in 2015 after the recall of

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What a difference a rivalry makes - #lakewoodnews

Rivalry football games are contests that get circled on the calendar, get players and students pumped up and get coaches to put a little extra into game planning. Pueblo Central versus Pueblo Centennial is the oldest rivalry football game in

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Service could have less food to go around - #lakewoodnews

Denver resident Lometa Gaskin, 99, stands behind her screen door, waiting for Meals on Wheels volunteer Wayne Chitwood. He asks how she's doing as he comes up the sidewalk. "If I was doing any better you'd think it was a frame-up," Gaskin

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Learning about the Broncos and the bees - #lakewoodnews

There's been a lot of talk about the upcoming Denver Broncos season, and the names Paxton Lynch, Trevor Siemian and John Elway have all been in the news. But the real buzz at the Broncos' Dove Valley training facility in unincorporated ...

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'Over the moon' about triceratops find in Thornton - #lakewoodnews

The discovery of 66 million-year-old fossils in Thornton Aug. 25 simultaneously triggered national headlines while it shut down work on a new substation of Thornton police and fire departments. "It's looking like we have one of the more

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Lockheed Martin begins construction on 'factory of the future' - #lakewoodnews

  Construction of a $350 million satellite production facility described as "a factory of the future" is underway at Lockheed Martin's Waterton Canyon campus in south Jefferson ...

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Growth initiative debate extended after hearing - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood's City Clerk, Margy Greer, extended the debate over a controversial measure to place a 1 percent annual limit on residential growth and return decisions on large multifamily projects to city council following a two hour administrative

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