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

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

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

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

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Simple ways to train your brain for positivity - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mental health in the spotlight at Mines - #lakewoodnews

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

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Lakewood organization changes world for students in Uganda - #lakewoodnews

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

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Golden boys drop postseason opener - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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Charity: another form of sharing and love - #lakewoodnews

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

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Ten important benefits to community living for seniors - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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Study shows Red Rocks positive economic impact - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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Golden bicycle business is the steel deal - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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Must see theater: The Foreigner - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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West Line Village construction Starts - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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Residents asked for ideas on bicycle plan - #lakewoodnews

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

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Kit Newland - #lakewoodnews

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

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RMCAD celebrates a new vision for future - #lakewoodnews

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

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RRCC teaches managerial skills to keep employees safe - #lakewoodnews

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

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The lifeline between community and first responders - #lakewoodnews

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

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Gorilla 5k in Westminster was bananas - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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A dino-mite autumn for fossil fanatics - #lakewoodnews

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

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Cross country could be path to lead country - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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Vaccinations help prevent flu - #lakewoodnews

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

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Local breweries have solid showing at beer fest - #lakewoodnews

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

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Local athletes qualify for state cross country meet - #lakewoodnews

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

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Hiring event to restaff Colorado Mills - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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Teacher unions supports incumbents for Jeffco school board - #lakewoodnews

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

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Teaching students how to cope socially, emotionally - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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Hunger and Homelessness: How to Help - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Eneasz Brodsk - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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Jeffco libraries talk beer and books - #lakewoodnews

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

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Rattlesnake study continues in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

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

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Choices abound for a family friendly Halloween - #lakewoodnews

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

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Binge-watching -- at the theater - #lakewoodnews

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

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Wood carvers assemble at Highlands Ranch hotel - #lakewoodnews

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

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Athletes strive to get up to speed - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lakewood City Council candidates - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nancy Pallozzi - #lakewoodnews

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

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Candidates for the Jefferson County School Board - #lakewoodnews

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

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Kids love simple and easy Halloween fun - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Air quality improving, but still not ideal - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bricks give heft to team spirit - #lakewoodnews

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

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

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

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

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

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Matt Van Gieson -- Jeffco Board of Education, District 1 - #lakewoodnews

Matt Van Gieson was born and raised in Arvada. An A-West High School graduate, he is a father of four, including a newborn. He works as a systems analyst and project manager. Van Gieson holds a bachelor's degree in business

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Brad Rupert -- Candidate for Jeffco Board of Education, District 1 - #lakewoodnews

Attorney and businessman Brad Rupert has lived in Arvada and Jefferson County for 34 years. He has served as board president for the Arvada Chamber of Commerce and Arvada Food Bank. The Arvada Chamber named named him its Man of the Year in 2011. He

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Jefferson County south and central area severe weather shelters open for the winter - #lakewoodnews

With temperatures dropping and snow in the forecast, the Severe Weather Shelter Network is now in season as of Oct. 1. The Severe Weather Shelter Network is a Christian nonprofit working to make sure Jefferson County's homeless are kept warm on

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Bank robber convicted - #lakewoodnews

A 50-year-old man has pleaded guilty to 12 felony charges, stemming from the robbery of five banks across the metro Denver area. Gary Crider appeared in Jefferson County Court on Oct. 2 and pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery, nine

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Sound county budget for 2018 - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County is forward-thinking. And that includes the county's budgeting. "We're always looking to the future," said Mary O'Neil, director of budget and risk management. Although there are some needs that can't be addressed

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Learn about anti-corruption act - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson Political Action Taskforce has drafted a bill called the American Anti-Corruption Act, and citizen groups are working to get it passed. The bill is intended to redefine the meaning of corruption and end the "pay for play" system

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Hard work keeps outdoors accessible - #lakewoodnews

In September 2013, it rained in Colorado. And it kept raining. So much so that some areas of the foothills received an entire annual precipitation accumulation average in 10 days, according to a paper written by Steven E. Yochum, a hydrologist

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A room for all, regardless of income on West Colfax - #lakewoodnews

West Colfax Avenue has been in the midst of a much trumpeted renaissance for several years now, but the east end of the avenue, near Sheridan Boulevard, hasn't seen the same attention. Chad Mitchell, executive vice president west of FirstBank,

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Honorary officer succumbs to cancer - #lakewoodnews

It only took sharing a few moments with Trevor Kling to understand he was a special child. During his swearing in as a Lakewood Police officer at just 13 years old on Aug. 9, he smiled excitedly and couldn't wait to spend the day with his fellow

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Getting to Belmar by foot - #lakewoodnews

Belmar Elementary knows how to throw a party, and on Oct. 4 students, parents, and staff gathered at nearby Addenbrooke Park for International Walk and Bike to School Day.  "It's all about being healthy," said Principal Meredith

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Area state tennis qualifiers - #lakewoodnews

Area players who have qualified for the Colorado State Tennis Championships. Alternates are not included. The 5A tournament is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 at Gates Tennis Center in Denver while the 4A ...

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Hiker dies after snake bites him on Mt. Galbraith - #lakewoodnews

A man died on Oct. 7 after he was bitten by a rattlesnake while hiking Mt. Galbraith in Golden. A female hiking with Daniel Hohs, 31, placed the call at about 12:40 p.m., said Jenny Fulton, a spokesperson Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and

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Colorado Mills reopening gets closer - #lakewoodnews

Five months after a major hail storm shattered skylights and triggered severe flooding of its interior, Colorado Mills is now approaching a reopen date. Simon Property Group, the owner of Colorado Mills, released a statement on Oct. 9 saying the

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Trend of lowering the bar is really just a big downer - #lakewoodnews

One of my favorite things to do each week is attending some community social functions. Just a coffee hour where members of the community will take turns volunteering each week to provide the refreshments and snacks for others who come out to join ...

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Board change needed to improve - #lakewoodnews

For anyone who did not know, the Jefferson County school board recently released CMAS state test results. I was happy to see some gains but shocked that 50 percent of third graders do not meet the ...

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Letter to the Editor: Balancing board - #lakewoodnews

Isn't it time balance returned to the Jeffco school board? Don't we need a couple of board members willing to ask what needs to happen to improve student achievement? I think yes, and ...

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Some things need to be brought home, but violence is never one of them - #lakewoodnews

This isn't going to be one of the funny ones. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, "On average, 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States." October is National

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Remember to celebrate the big and small accomplishments - #lakewoodnews

AND.... Go Rockies! Yes, your Colorado Rockies are going to the postseason in 2017! Of course, by the time you read this, it is entirely possible that they will be out of the postseason already, but we're going to ignore that for just a

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A play of great intensity at the Vintage Theatre - #lakewoodnews

Intense: this is the first thought that comes to mind when reflecting on Vintage Theatre's current production of "August: Osage County" that plays through Oct. 15. The superb company, under the astute direction of Bernie Cardell, leaves the

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One thing we know for sure: This should not have happened - #lakewoodnews

As I write this, a lone gunman holed up on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas casino hotel has killed more than 50 people and wounded more than 500 more. The details - all the sad, heart wrenching, uplifting, horrifying, miraculous, grisly, and even

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Edgewater wanting more in its library - #lakewoodnews

When Patricia Graziano was growing up, her local library was her favorite place to be. "I used to live at the library," she remembers fondly. "I'll never forget how much that children's area in the library meant to me." Which

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Looking good at Alameda homecoming - #lakewoodnews

It was a special homecoming for about 18 of Alameda International Junior/Senior High School's students, who received all the primping they needed thanks to donations from the community. Several hours before the dance started on the evening of

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Aging in vibrant place in Lakewood's downtown - #lakewoodnews

There are a lot of challenges that come from being one of the oldest cities in the Denver metro region. Not oldest in the sense of been around the longest, but one with the oldest population. A population that is growing. According to

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Jeffco Boys & Girls Club provides life-changing realizations - #lakewoodnews

Eight children wearing oversized blue Jeffco Boys & Girls Club T-shirts greeted guests as they walked through the doors of the Lakewood Country Club on Sept. 28. "Welcome, and thanks for coming," they said to each of the 100 attendees. The

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Site found suitable for homeless use near Federal Center - #lakewoodnews

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has found that the undeveloped 59 acres near the Federal Center in Lakewood are suitable for use by homeless organizations. On Sept. 25, HUD released a letter announcing the

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Nashville author writes debut book on Ad Coors's murder - #lakewoodnews

Nashville resident Philip Jett has been vacationing in Colorado for about 15 years. During one of those trips some seven years ago, he did the Coors Brewery tour in Golden. Walking through a hallway, he noticed something -- one of the members of

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In health, and in sickness: 'We have to be close' - #lakewoodnews

Chris Cummins sits on the floor, cross-legged, facing his wife Cindy in the recliner where she spends most of her day. With her right hand, she strokes her Chihuahua, Porscha, snuggled in her lap. Lining the wall near the chair is a pile of

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So far, focus has remained on the games - #lakewoodnews

Like it or not, what goes on in the National Football League usually filters down to the high school level. Many NFL players have been kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and social injustice. The protests became ...

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Woodcarvers move yearly show to Highlands Ranch - #lakewoodnews

For a number of years, the metro-wide Colorado Woodcarvers Club has held its annual show/competition/sale at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, but on Oct. 14-15, 2017, the organization will move into the south area (Hilton Garden Inn in Highlands

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Colorado cideries embrace old and new - #lakewoodnews

Colorado is home to nearly 230 breweries, which means practically every kind of beer a person could crave can be found with a little legwork. But let's face it -- beer isn't for everyone. For those with a more diverse palate or just

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University of Phoenix to close campuses - #lakewoodnews

The University of Phoenix is stopping on-campus enrollment and will close approximately 20 campuses across the country as part of a "teach-out" program. The university has three Colorado locations: one in Lone Tree, one in Westminster and one

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Colorado photographer sees the big picture - #lakewoodnews

From his Summit County home near Silverthorne, 9,000 feet above sea level, John Fielder watches an approaching storm front, waiting to find if it will bring rain or snow. "One the edge of bad weather is where I get my best shots," Fielder

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Growth initiative won't make November ballot - #lakewoodnews

After clearing its first legal challenge on Sept. 18, it appears the initiative to limit residential growth will not appear on November's ballot. The delay is the result of a challenge in Jefferson County District Court by Steve Dorman, vice

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Eye movement therapy offers help for trauma - #lakewoodnews

Brandy Martin had long sought treatment for her multiple sclerosis, chronic migraines and some traumatic childhood memories. And for more than 25 years, nothing worked effectively until she tried Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

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Artist's muses are sunlight and shadow - #lakewoodnews

For painter Danielle Hatherley, art "is about the resonance between light and dark in landscapes." That's what she writes in her Artist Statement. "In the landscape, that energy-filled moment ...

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Heritage Square dispute still unresolved - #lakewoodnews

A dispute between Heritage Amusement Park and Martin Marietta is headed to arbitration later this month, with the future of the property on the line. The arbitration process between the park owner and the property ownership began on June 15, and

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A clear path: Communities adding bike lanes to enhance transportation, public safety - #lakewoodnews

Daniel Hyde use to be an avid mountain biker, but he now prefers road biking. He logs between 1,500 and 2,000 miles a year and hits the pavement throughout the Denver metro, he said. His biggest annual venture is a 250-mile, three-day ride that he

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Learn about native plants at festival, sale - #lakewoodnews

Learn about native plants, backyard birding and pollinators from local and regional experts at the Colorado Native Plant Society fall festival and plant sale. Vendor booths, a bookstore and a native seed swap are also highlights of the festival and

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