Jeffco EDC elects board members - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation elected its 2019 board of directors, committee chairs and co-chairs at its Nov. 14 meeting. The new board of directors members are Thomas Frank,

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Denver council approves supervised injection site - #lakewoodnews

Despite federal opposition, Denver is trying again to become what could be the first U.S. city to open a supervised drug injection site, a strategy that some liberal cities have tried repeatedly to ...

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Half of Coloradans live in areas of wildfire risk - #lakewoodnews

The number of Coloradans whose homes are at risk from wildfires soared 45 percent in five years, reflecting the state's booming population and changing uses of agricultural land, state officials said ...

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Lakewood Police and male suspect exchange gun fire - #lakewoodnews

Shots were exchanged between an armed man and the Lakewood Police Department yesterday evening. Lakewood Police agents were on routine patrol in the area of 13th and Depew, when the witnessed an

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Kids have quite a bit of fun with puzzles - #lakewoodnews

Children of all ages need lots of exercise and fun outdoor play but there are times when quieter indoor play is on the schedule. Reading with your children is always a very enjoyable and important

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Less ducks and more geese seen here during migration season - #lakewoodnews

You may watch the sky with an eye toward anticipating our uncertain and changing Colorado weather, or more specifically, you may be a bird watcher. Regardless you would have seen an almost overnight

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Lakewood Heritage Center celebrating city's 50th birthday - #lakewoodnews

James Jeff "Jim" Richey had love and passion for the city of Lakewood. Richey, the man who became known as the "Father of Lakewood," drew out the boundaries for the city on a pingpong table ...

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Arvada Center curtain rises on Christmas cheer - #lakewoodnews

One of the best things about the holiday season is gathering together with family and friends to watch one of the many classic Christmas movies. One of the more recent entries into the canon is the

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Letter to the editor: New Bond Money spending priorities - #lakewoodnews

Jeffco schools presented a lot of information on what upgrades schools would receive if this $567 Million bond passed. Board members talked a lot about having "equitable schools" and making ...

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Letter to the editor: Proud of Pomona theater performances - #lakewoodnews

Proud of Pomona theater performancesWanting a cheap date with my husband, I perused the local options and came across an ad in your newspaper from Pomona High School's Catwalk Theater and found ...

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Mom, your recipes hold the scent of home - #lakewoodnews

For the first time in years (and I mean decades), I did not spend Thanksgiving dinner with extended family. I had actually planned to host a small gathering myself while my sister Joyce was out of

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Traditions help power the holiday season - #lakewoodnews

As I'm writing this -- in recovery from one sort of tradition -- I am preparing to start in on another tradition, all as I'm looking forward to sitting down to another of my favorite traditions

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Jeffco Schools prepares to launch online enrollment tool - #lakewoodnews

Starting in December, students and parents will be able to browse schools throughout the districts and compare and contrast their offerings through the school finder tool, which will be launched as

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Hoops player steps up her game overseas - #lakewoodnews

Madison Hema skipped playing with her club basketball team in the summer. She instead went to New Zealand and Belarus for a few weeks, but it wasn't a vacation. She went overseas to play ...

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Thousands of wreaths needed for veterans' graves - #lakewoodnews

For 26 years, wreaths have been placed on the graves of veterans buried in U.S. cemeteries. However, last year just one in five veterans' graves in Colorado received wreaths, according to David

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House of Dior gets display in Denver - #lakewoodnews

Fashion fans need wait no longer for the Denver Art Museum's latest showcase of high fashion and its place in the art world. "Dior: From Paris to the World" opened Nov. 19 and runs through ...

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The Thanksgiving habit is something to stick with - #lakewoodnews

You may be asking yourself why you are reading a Thanksgiving article the week after Thanksgiving. The reason is that too often, the minute after we say goodbye to family and friends with whom we ...

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When products are sealed, there's a failure to yield - #lakewoodnews

I admit there were no witnesses. I hope by now, however, you can trust me, even though I did steer a lot of investors in the wrong direction on that chicken-flavored chewing gum project of mine. ...

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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 29, 2018 - #lakewoodnews

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Here are seven Jefferson County nonprofits to remember for Colorado Gives Day - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Gives Day -- Dec. 4 this year -- is an annual, statewide event that dedicates one day to increasing philanthropy through online giving. Community First Foundation and FirstBank each ...

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As shopping season starts, so do new sales tax rules - #lakewoodnews

The Colorado Department of Revenue enacted an emergency rule Sept. 26 that makes it mandatory for retailers in Colorado who ship goods out of their own jurisdiction to collect sales tax on the ...

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Denver DPS stumble-prone Superintendent search -

Denver schools , $3 billion in debt, scandal-ridden, can not also get its act with each other to put Tom Boasberg’s carefully picked successor, Susana Cordova, with her straight financial problems of rate of interests with charter colleges, in the superintendent’s task.

This procedure will take place in three stages:

* Stage 1 will happen with Oct. 15 and culminate with the preferred application due day.

* Stage 2 will happen in between Oct. 15 as well as Nov. 26, during which time, prospect meetings will certainly occur.

* Stage 3 follows with 2 landmark days: on Nov. 26, finalist( s) will certainly be announced and also on Dec. 10, the superintendent will certainly be selected.

*

Well, not specifically …

The Area has actually pushed back its ever-changing timeline for the third time.

Right here’s what the community wanted:

We look for an person who embodies the complying with credentials:

* ● Firstly, an teacher.

* ● The Superintendent must live in Denver and their school-aged children need to participate in Denver Public schools.

* ● We desire a “Transformer” not a agitator. This is an individual with demonstrated success in changing institutions in a similar district. Likewise, a institution leader that will certainly terminate selection to make sure high top quality institutions are realized in every area.

* ● The next DPS Superintendent need to have NO conflict of passion with charter college funders, Democrats For Education Reform (DFER), or any kind of DFER associates.

* ● The Superintendent must devote to complete economic transparency: meaning an external, line by line audit of DPS financials.

* ● The brand-new Superintendent has to have a “ Corrective Justice” method to discipline. This includes: getting rid of Student Source Administration, finishing to no resistance plans, attending to the college to jail pipeline, and also offering wraparound solutions, including: suitable Unique Education services, psychological health services, and counselors.

Our new Superintendent has to value all our educators. We need a Superintendent who, as a leader:.

* ● Is dedicated to having certified, certified instructors in the classroom.

* ● Has shown success in diversifying the staff in their institution district via the recruitment, hiring and retention of teachers and institution leaders of color.

* ● Has a tried and tested record in increasing cultural competency in their professors and team, and in their own pedagogy.

* ● Has previously led with a dedication to joint method and power sharing.

* ● Will certainly finish high stakes testing, so that our teachers can actually instruct.

* ● The Superintendent must focus on interaction as a management approach to enhance openness, area interaction, and also control across all the stakeholders to whom they are answerable. The Superintendent must have an Open Door plan, and be an comprehensive leader that walks the halls of the colleges and also gets in touch with trainees, instructors and moms and dads. In enhancement to the qualifications desired in our next Superintendent, OVOS brings the adhering to needs regarding area input in the Superintendent search as well as choice process:.

* ● We expect transparency and disclosure of the Human Resources search firm and also the selection procedure.

* ● OVOS, in collaboration with a coalition of varied neighborhood participants, will certainly submit our own prospects for consideration.

* ● The process for Community input need to be described from beginning to finish, in its entirety.

* ● OVOS, in collaboration with various other area teams, will certainly establish a Neighborhood Rubric to send to DPS as well as the search firm, for use in evaluating candidates.

* ● It is critical to have area representation on the option committee included: trainees, parents, instructors, union representatives, area coordinators, a agent from each of the 5 districts, and a greater education agent.

* ● Candidates have to go on a paying attention trip to each of the 5 Denver districts as well as participate in actual dialogue with the neighborhood.

Base line: Radicals desire to take the direction of the district prior to the voters deny the board next fall.

Denver Public Schools will remain to lose quality candidates because the process has actually been exposed to be dishonest.

#fliptheboard2019

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Applewood Our House finalist for BBB award - #lakewoodnews

Applewood Our House was recently honored as a finalist for the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics for medium-sized businesses. The Torch Award is given to businesses that

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Colorado finalizes tough future emission standards - #lakewoodnews

Colorado is joining 13 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting Low Emission Vehicle Standards, requiring new vehicles starting with the 2022 model year to meet strict standards for fuel

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Pomona's string of state title game trips comes to an end - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- There will not be a fourth straight Class 5A football state championship appearance for the Pomona Panthers. Pomona enjoyed a pair of state runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2016 before the

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Faith Christian football ends season in state semis - #lakewoodnews

There is no good way to end a season if it doesn't end in a championship. The Faith Christian Eagles (9-3) season ended on a cold and icy day with a loss to the La Junta Tigers (12-0) in the 2A State

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Jeffco students, staff honored as heroes in overcoming adversity - #lakewoodnews

When Adrena Rocha was a freshman at Arvada High School she was more interested in partying than coming to school. She described herself as a "lost child," her lowest point being when she ran away

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Letter to the editor: Midterm election lessons - #lakewoodnews

Here are a few lessons and questions from the midterms that we can begin discussing prior to the 2020 election season: 1) The problems with democracy are once again uncovered. How many races ...

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Jeffco athletes headed service academies - #lakewoodnews

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- Of the nearly 50 student-athletes from Jeffco Public Schools that signed their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, two are heading to United States service academics.

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A new form of depression treatment has made its way to Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

For a patient at the depression treatment center TMS Solutions, depression controlled every aspect of his life since his teenage years. The patient, who prefers to be unnamed due to the sensitivity

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Gold Crown treats children from military families to day of fun - #lakewoodnews

For Bill Hanzlik, the former Denver Nuggets player-turned-anchor for Altitude Sports, supporting the military is personal. He proudly hangs a U.S. flag inside the gym of Gold Crown Enrichment, a

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What I'm giving thanks for this year - #lakewoodnews

If I could talk to my mother who passed away in 2010 this is what I would say. "Mom, I think about you every day and miss our conversations. I wonder if you are in heaven and if so what it's like ...

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What do we want to be grateful for in coming year? - #lakewoodnews

Respect, integrity, honesty. Kindness, compassion, patience, wisdom. The Golden Rule. Oh, and someone to shovel our driveways. At this time of year, we often talk about what we are thankful for, but ...

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Enjoy a Thanksgiving weekend feast of music - #lakewoodnews

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest times of year in the metro area. Families and friends are in town and everyone is looking for something fun to officially kick off the holiday season. There

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Local mayors talk the issues - #lakewoodnews

Mayors from Arvada, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden and Westminster gathered Nov. 16 at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce's Third Friday Breakfast to share their thoughts on issues that affect all ...

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Happy ... thankful ... both are there for giving - #lakewoodnews

The two words just kind of go together don't they? "Happy" and "Thankful." Usually, when one of us is feeling happy, there is someone else or something that has brought us to that point of ...

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It's the most 'Nutcracker' time of the year - #lakewoodnews

"The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" was written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffmann as a holiday tale for children, and in 1892, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the familiar music we hear each holiday

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In sports, plenty of reasons to give thanks - #lakewoodnews

Thanksgiving is a time to talk about turkey and offer thanks for loved ones. It's a wonderful holiday and chance to forget differences Many people reflect and offer thanks for health, wealth and

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Somehow, tiny dog can occupy whole heart - #lakewoodnews

A reader said she had a fever. "And the only prescription is more dachshund." I asked her what she meant, but I already knew. "It's the news," she said. "The news is getting me down. I

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Hello from 2018 to the people of 2068 - #lakewoodnews

Hello from the year 2018. This issue of the Golden Transcript is to be included in the city of Golden's new time capsule, which will be sealed and buried, to not be reopened until 2068. The 50-year

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Faith Christian football ends season in state semis - #lakewoodnews

There is no good way to end a season if it doesn't end in a championship. The Faith Christian Eagles (9-3) season ended on a cold and icy day with a loss to the La Junta Tigers (12-0) in the 2A State ...

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Jefferson County's Action Center reaches $1 million goal - #lakewoodnews

It hasn't been an easy year for The Action Center, a human-services nonprofit in Lakewood that helps people in poverty: In December of last year its executive director resigned. And in June,

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Becoming Santa: a special gift - #lakewoodnews

ryan Austin didn't have to wait for his beard to turn white to become Santa. The 60-year-old Austin has been performing as Santa for 11 seasons and wore the red suit while his hair was still,

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'A big celebration with a small-town feel' - #lakewoodnews

Be it the lights along Washington Avenue, the decorations that merchants put up or the family and community festivities, Golden is the place to be for the holidays. "What makes it so special is

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Uber driver arrested on suspicion of kidnapping - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies arrested an Uber driver Nov. 11 for a suspected kidnapping incident involving a teenaged girl in Golden. Ahmed Muse, 30, faces second-degree kidnapping, false

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Reptiles, rodents and rabbits sometimes need shelter, too - #lakewoodnews

A red-eared slider turtle is not native to Colorado. But sometimes it ends up here through the pet trade. People buy these aquatic turtles at a pet store when they're small and young. But as the

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Arvada Center celebrates holidays with musical - #lakewoodnews

A musical based off the popular 2003 film starring Will Ferrell helps kick off the holiday season at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. "Elf, The Musical" follows Buddy the Elf on his

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Don't let your sons grow up to be YouTube stars - #lakewoodnews

When I was five, my heroes were my Mom and my Dad and older brother. Just because. When I was eight, my hero was Luke Skywalker, because he had magical powers and he got to swing across the chasm

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Pomona pieces together playoff win over Arvada West - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Pomona was able to fit the puzzle pieces together Saturday afternoon to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 5A football state tournament. The No. 2-seeded Panthers took a 34-7

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RALSTON VALLEY SHUTS OUT CHEROKEE TRAIL TO ADVANCE - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Ralston Valley got an early jump on the rest of the Class 5A football playoff field Nov. 8 at the North Area Athletic Complex. The No. 6-seeded Mustangs was the first team to punch its

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Children can help prepare for winter - #lakewoodnews

There isn't much time left. Children can help clean up the garden and prepare for winter. Then there is one last thing to teach children about gardening before winter sets in: planting bulbs for

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Film fest an eclectic, inspiring showcase - #lakewoodnews

When most people see red carpets, they're on television and full of recognizable faces from the worlds of entertainment or sports. Most of us will never get to walk one, have our photos taken and

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Letter to the editor: Celebrating American Indian heritage - #lakewoodnews

During this month, our nation and the Lakewood Blue Spruce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of the Native Americans who were the ...

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Letter to the editor: Sad about 73 outcome - #lakewoodnews

Coming from a family of teachers in Colorado, we are saddened and heartbroken about the lack of support Colorado voters gave to Colorado public schools, educators and students in our state in voting ...

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Letter to the editor: End of election relief - #lakewoodnews

We can all breathe a sigh of relief that the onslaught of political ads are over, at least for the moment. My hope now is that our elected officials do not go right back to business as usual. The ...

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Why we did not vote ... and why we did - #lakewoodnews

This column is not about vote shaming - we all have our reasons for what we do. Rather, it's about what I've learned since the midterm elections. Did you know that Colorado's voter turnout

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Jeffco goes deep blue - #lakewoodnews

All contested Jefferson County elected positions on the ballot this year have gone the way of the Democrats, as of Nov. 9. While candidates note that getting the job done in many of the county

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Time to kick soccer shootouts to the curb - #lakewoodnews

Driving to EchoPark Automotive Stadium for the Class 5A soccer semifinals on Nov. 7, I had visions of seeing well-played, competitive matches with no shootouts. But what did I see? A shootout.

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Getting in the true spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday - #lakewoodnews

With the Thanksgiving holiday only a couple of weeks away, it is probably time to start thinking about all of the people in our lives who we are so grateful for and who we appreciate so very much. ...

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'The Humans' mines rich ore of family life - #lakewoodnews

"This is the second holiday show in 21 years," said Chip Walton, Curious Theatre's artistic director, as he welcomed the Nov. 3 opening-night audience to a performance of "The Humans" by

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Don't let family ties tie you in knots - #lakewoodnews

Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever you and your family celebrate is right around the corner. The holidays are supposed to bring a light of happiness to life with traditions, food, gifts,

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Holiday bludgeon can lead to high dudgeon - #lakewoodnews

It is the first of November. I am braced for what is about to happen, against my wishes and against my will. My belief is that it comes earlier every year as an antidote to reality, as a form of

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Voters reject statewide education funding measure - #lakewoodnews

Many educators across Colorado believe voters missed an opportunity to support students when they voted down Amendment 73, a constitutional amendment that would have instituted a graduated income tax

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Double impact -- Emsbo twins making waves at college level - #lakewoodnews

First-year Yale forward Camilla Emsbo was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week. Emsbo scored 15 points in the season opener and 21 in the second game, placing her third in the league with an 18.0

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Mathnasium brings Math Night to Green Gables Elementary - #lakewoodnews

Mathnasium, which opened up its location in Lakewood earlier this year, brought Math Night to Green Gables Elementary School in Lakewood. Stations were spread throughout Green Gables Elementary

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Faith Eagles beat defending state champs to move into playoff semis - #lakewoodnews

Faith Christian and Bayfield squared off on a brilliant sunny Saturday afternoon at Faith Christian High School in a 2A State Quarterfinal. Bayfield came in as the number one overall seed and as the

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Chuck & Don's pet supply store opens in Arvada - #lakewoodnews

Chuck & Don's, a pet-supplies store, has opened a new store in Arvada, marking the company's 11th location in Colorado. While the store officially opened Oct. 25, the store's grand opening

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Funding for Jeffco schools seems brighter - #lakewoodnews

It came down to the wire. Jeffco Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason Glass called it a "Hail Mary." On Election Night, the measure was down more than 8,000 votes, but as more votes were counted in the days that followed Election Day, the gap between those wanting to fund the $567 million bond for Jefferson County Public Schools and those not, narrowed.

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Democrats take state Senate, grow House lead - #lakewoodnews

The much-mentioned "blue wave" broke on the state Capitol on Nov. 6, sending the Democrats a narrow two-seat majority in the 35-member state Senate and more power in the state House. Nineteen ...

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Integrated Family Community Services Provides Hope - #lakewoodnews

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Oil and gas well application filed for near Rocky Flats - #lakewoodnews

An oil and gas company is asking for state permits to drill near a former nuclear weapons plant in Colorado, but it's unclear whether any of the wells would extend under the site. Highlands Natural

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Democrats leading the way in state senate and House races in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

It was a ballot packed with amendments, special questions, a governor race and house and state senate races, but now election results are beginning to trickle in. Republicans may not be celebrating ...

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West Metro Fire wins big on ballot issue 7C - #lakewoodnews

Voters appear to have approved a ballot question from the West Metro Fire Protection District Board of Directors to "de-Gallagherize," 68.45 percent to 31.55 percent as of 7:14 p.m., Nov. ...

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Story leads the way in Senate District 16 race - #lakewoodnews

Tammy Story, a mother of two from Conifer, has spent 20 years as a public education advocate, supporting Jeffco Public Schools. Story, a Democrat, leads the way in the Senate District 16 race over ...

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Early returns show voters against state ballot issues - #lakewoodnews

Voters have said "nay" on many of the state's most crucial ballot issues as early numbers start to come in on Election Day. Amendment 73 was failing with about 43.3 percent support (616,882 ...

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Democrats in the lead for county offices - #lakewoodnews

Races for Jefferson County offices are neck-and-neck, with only a couple of percentage points separating the candidates, as of 7 p.m. Nov. 6. In the race for clerk and recorder, incumbent Faye ...

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Polis, other Democrats hold early leads in bids for state offices - #lakewoodnews

Democrat Jared Polis led Republican Walker Stapleton by about 7 percentage points -- 51.7 to 44.9 -- in a starkly polarized contest for Colorado governor that saw President Donald Trump cast a wide ...

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Perlmutter leads to remain in his House seat - #lakewoodnews

Congressman Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat of Arvada, is in the lead to remain in his seat representing Colorado's 7th Congressional District. As of 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Perlmutter had 59.56 percent of the ...

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Pyne narrowly leads HD27 race after early results - #lakewoodnews

Pyne narrowly leads HD27 race after early results Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com Early results released at 7:12 p.m. by the Colorado Secretary of State show Republican ...

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Democrat in the lead for county commissioner - #lakewoodnews

Although close, the first results of the polls at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6, show that Democrat candidate Lesley Dahlkemper is leading with 54.74 percent of the vote for Jefferson County commissioner. Tina ...

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Early results leave funding for Jeffco schools uncertain - #lakewoodnews

Early results released by the Colorado Secretary of State at 7:18 p.m. show support for the Jefferson County Public Schools bond and mill levy override is split: 51.67 percent are saying yes to ...

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2018 Jefferson County election results - #lakewoodnews

Here are the results for Jefferson County, including the municipal ballot measures for the communities of Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. AssessorR Brian Cassidy 48.53%D Scot Kersgaard ...

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Chatfield football cements playoff spot with win over Bear Creek - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Chatfield had an unlikely group cheering on the Chargers during Friday night's regular-season football finale Nov. 2 at Jeffco Stadium. Despite being rivals schools separated by 2.4

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Visit the isolated jewel of the Caribbean - #lakewoodnews

For the entire second half of the 20th century and beyond, most Americans were presented with one perspective on the island nation of Cuba. Thanks to governmental changes in both nations, many are

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Holiday season made special at Barr Lake - #lakewoodnews

The changing seasons and coming holidays are setting the stage for some fun and educational experiences for kids and families at Barr Lake State Park. Here is an early look at the state park fall

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Bear Creek High School recognized for work with multilingual students - #lakewoodnews

Getting an education comes with many challenges for students who walk through the hallways of Colorado schools. Some students have learning disabilities, while others may deal with family issues at

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My Name Is... Stephanie Davis - #lakewoodnews

I am a Lakewood native, and I graduated from Green Mountain High School in 2011. I decided to join the Navy, because I wanted to be around like-minded people with integrity. I really like the ...

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Eagles with two teams in the postseason - #lakewoodnews

Girls Volleyball return to the 3A State Volleyball Tournament with two 3-0 set sweeps of Liberty Common and Lamar high schools. The girls earned the #8 overall seed compared to the #4 seed they ...

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Body of woman ID'd as Cymone Duran - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County coroner has identified Cymone Duran, 28, as the woman who was found deceased on Nov. 4. Her body was discovered by firefighters who were putting out a small brush fire near the

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Discussion of future Jeffco visual arts school leaves unanswered questions - #lakewoodnews

After an hour of presentation and discussion with the Jefferson County Board of Education and the planning committee for a future Jeffco School of Art and Design Nov. 1, questions were left

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Fandomonium celebrates pop culture - #lakewoodnews

Batman, Klingons, storm troopers and Gryffindors were just a few of the characters that could be found Nov. 3 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for the Jeffco Library's Fandomonium. Free to the

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Letter to the editor: Jeffco tax cut setting us up to fail - #lakewoodnews

One reason that the Jeffco budget may be cut is the loss of revenue caused by a two to one vote by the County Commissioners to eliminate the County portion of the Business Personal Property Tax. To ...

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Honoring Israel: When a local church takes on an international issue - #lakewoodnews

Though Faith Bible Chapel is overjoyed to celebrate their 40th anniversary of hosting, "A Night to Honor Israel," not everyone in the community is equally enthusiastic. Teenagers dancing in ...

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Post election here's how to unwind - #lakewoodnews

Whew. Thank God that's over. I know, this was an ugly election season, and, today, some people are celebrating, and some people are lamenting. And, there's probably a pretty good chance that some

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On civility, Standard Time, and sleepy staffs - #lakewoodnews

At this writing, because of publishing deadlines, we don't yet know the results of last week's midterm elections. I'm certain there are conversations to be had ahead ... with, I hope, renewed

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New esports arena set to open up in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

The esports, or competitive video gaming industry is starting to blow up all across the world. Celebrities like Drake and Michael Jordan have invested in the industry, and even owners of professional

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Colorado-based 98th Signal Battalion prepares for deployment - #lakewoodnews

For Capt. Justin Brown, an Arvada resident, deployment means leaving his family and friends behind. It means leaving beautiful Colorado, missing ski season and racking up his mountain bike. But it

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Timely tome tells travel tales - #lakewoodnews

Patricia Ann Paul's recently published memoir title: "Curse of Interesting Times: A Vietnam Era Memoir," is based on a reputed Chinese curse, "May you live in interesting times," which has ...

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Keeping an eye on trust to make sure it isn't lost - #lakewoodnews

There is old saying that many storytellers rely on, "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story." Today, many of us struggle with where the truth starts and stops, and what is just a good ...

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A visit to the Jefferson County Public Health department - #lakewoodnews

Even if it's something as simple as administering a flu shot, nurses at the Jefferson County Public Health department enjoy helping everyone get the services they need. "A big part of what we do

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Eating vegan for the season - #lakewoodnews

Jason Miller grew up in a small mountain town on the Western Slope of Colorado and in an agricultural community in Montana. He often hunted with his father, a taxidermist. They ate venison nearly

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Art's reward is the gift of other people - #lakewoodnews

Matt and I won a prize. You still have a chance to see our prize winner at the Lone Tree Arts Center. We collaborated on an art project for a juried exhibition that will be up until Nov. 26. Because

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Volleyball tourney: time to seize the day - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Mesa University volleyball standout Kasie Gilfert has a message that sounds simple for players who will be participating in the CHSAA State Volleyball Championships on Nov. 8-10 at the

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Police agencies grant former police officer's wish - #lakewoodnews

Joe Obechina stepped out of his house in Lakewood to a hero's welcome of police officers eagerly waiting for his appearance. Obechina, with a cane helping him stand, made his way through his driveway

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Hickenlooper executive order targets youth vaping - #lakewoodnews

To address what state and health officials are calling an epidemic, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order outlining efforts to decrease the use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products ...

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Letter to the editor: A New Vision for Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Growing up in Lakewood, I loved our mountain views and open space. Now that I'm the Mayor, I have been working hard with our Council to keep pace with our growing community and preserve all ...

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Letter to the editor: Lakewood deserves more from bond - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Schools Deserve More from the nearly one billion dollars in new debt from the bond. A quick look through the proposed new Lakewood school projects leaves us wondering why millions are ...

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Letter to the editor: George Stern for County Clerk - #lakewoodnews

I am excited to have received my general election ballot, and I am doubly excited to cast my vote for George Stern for JeffCo Clerk and Recorder. I hope you'll do the same.George and I worked ...

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Letter to the edtitor: Supporting all three ed measueres - #lakewoodnews

Supporting all three ed measures I am a Jeffco parent and I will be voting YES on Amendment 73, 5A and 5B because strong public schools are the backbone of healthy communities, preparing students ...

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Letter to the editor: Regarding 5A and 5A - #lakewoodnews

Sometimes it's right to spend some money on stuff. In Jeffco, we're encountering a couple of bonds on the ballot. Some may look at it and say, "Not me." You know, school safety bond things. ...

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Letter to the editor: Brian Cassidy for Assessor - #lakewoodnews

This county's tax payers, especially small businesses, need change - they need fair and accurate property valuations that represent actual value rather than inflated unrealistic values that add ...

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Letter to the editor: Colorado kids deserve better - #lakewoodnews

I was a Jeffco 3rd grader the last time Colorado was near the national average in per pupil funding -- 35 years ago. Today, we trail $2,800 below the national average in per pupil funding. Colorado ...

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Letter to the editor: Vote No on Jeffco 5A & 5 B - #lakewoodnews

According to a previous Jefferson county school board member, school bonds are used exclusively to build new schools for newly constructed housing. A subsidy for out-of-control housing growth ...

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Letter to the editor: Dahlkemper has proven history - #lakewoodnews

As an engaged Jefferson County resident, here's my local voting practice: the closer to my backyard, the less I care about party and platform; the more I care about Proven History, Prudence, ...

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Letter to the editor: We cannot delay on 5A and 5B - #lakewoodnews

In the course of my life, I have been a Jeffco student, teacher, principal, and now proud school board member. This November, a YES on 5A & 5B helps secure quality education today and for ...

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Letter to the editor: Jeffco students deserve 5A and 5B - #lakewoodnews

It was with great dismay that I watched two years ago as other metro area districts passed their bond and mills, while Jeffco did not. Adams 12, Cherry Creek, Aurora, Denver and Englewood schools ...

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Letter to the editor: Dahlkemper has leadership experience - #lakewoodnews

I support Lesley Dahlkemper for Jeffco Commissioner. She was the best thing to ever happen to our School Board when, as a parent of a Jeffco student, I felt our Board had hit bottom. Lesley was a ...

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Letter to the editor: Bear Creek would benefit from bond - #lakewoodnews

As the parent of a Bear Creek High School graduate and a current Bear Creek student, I encourage voters to vote yes on 5A and 5B, the mill and bond for JEFFCO schools. Both the mill and bond will ...

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Letter to the editor: George Stern for County Clerk - #lakewoodnews

I am excited to have received my general election ballot, and I am doubly excited to cast my vote for George Stern for JeffCo Clerk and Recorder. I hope you'll do the same. George and I ...

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Letter to the editor: Voting for schools and students - #lakewoodnews

I am a Jeffco parent and I will be voting YES on Amendment 73, 5A and 5B because strong public schools are the backbone of healthy communities, preparing students to be good citizens who make ...

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Letter to the editor: Support for Frank Teunissen - #lakewoodnews

Once again we are heading into uncertain financial times. The finances of Jefferson County are as much at risk as our personal finances. This is one of many reasons I support Frank Teunissen for ...

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Letter to the editor: Let's ride this wave - #lakewoodnews

"I have a vision that the morning after the election's headlines will read, "Mid-Term Election Turn Out at All Time High." There is a wave coming, and it's a wave of justice, equality, ...

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Letter to the editor: Brauchler wrong for Colorado - #lakewoodnews

George Brauchler wants voters to elect him as Colorado's top law enforcement official. Colorado voters who value freedom and due process should not vote for DA Brauchler. Brauchler was a ...

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Letter to the editor: Danielson for senate - #lakewoodnews

This election is crucial for Colorado. We need the voice of Jessie Danielson in the Colorado Senate. She has been a very hard working and involved state representative and she deserves to be ...

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Letter to the Editor: Measure 2E is good for democracy - #lakewoodnews

This year's Golden Ballot Measure 2E invites 16- and 17-year olds into our community's democratic process, voting on hometown issues and familiar candidates under family and school guidance. ...

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Letter to the editor: Facts in favor of 5A/5B - #lakewoodnews

Approximately 70 percent of households in Jeffco don't have students in school--many are seniors. Strong schools benefit all residents by protecting property values and attracting businesses, ...

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Letter to the Editor: Concerned about Prop 112 - #lakewoodnews

I am a Colorado Native with two boys that are 6 and 3. I am blessed to live and work in my state. I love my job, my company, and my industry. I am very passionate about my job and all that it does ...

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Letter to the editor: Amendment 74 misleading - #lakewoodnews

Recently, the editorial board of the Colorado Springs Gazette reversed their endorsement of Amendment 74. It took a lot of courage to admit that they were "misled" - which is exactly what ...

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Green Mountain High School begins constructing its house - #lakewoodnews

Students and teachers at Green Mountain High School began the process of constructing a house for a local family in need. One part of the program is geometry, and students apply those geometry skills

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Health law sign-ups begin with stable premiums, more options - #lakewoodnews

The Affordable Care Act's sixth sign-up season opened Nov. 1 amid stabilizing premiums and more choice for consumers. Nationally, average premiums are going up only by low single-digit percentages ...

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Amazon 4-Star store opens at Park Meadows - #lakewoodnews

Shoppers can go from browsing the latest technology to cookware to the hottest books in one brief stroll around the Amazon 4-Star outlet store, the newest attraction at Park Meadows mall in Lone ...

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Arvada author receives national book award - #lakewoodnews

Arvada author Helen Starbuck has won the 2018 12th annual National Indie Excellence Award for her mystery "The Mad Hatter's Son, An Annie Collins Mystery." The book is an adult contemporary

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Edgewater Library grand opening set for Nov. 18 - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new Edgewater Library in Edgewater's new Civic Center, 1800 Harlan St. "This is a great day for our community," Donna

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