Editorial cartoon for August 1 - #lakewoodnews

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Marketing fruits and veggies to kids - #lakewoodnews

"Yum. Here are some fruits and vegetables," says adult to child. Young child's mouth is sealed shut. "Let's eat some salsa you helped chop up! Yummy!" Magically the mouth may open up with

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Some perspective on all this Advanced Placement - #lakewoodnews

Ah, August 1st. That little turn of the calendar brings out so many emotions. Sports fans recognize the dawning of a new football season, and the (in some places far from here) pennant chase part of

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Irma Wyhs -- local historian, journalist dies - #lakewoodnews

The late Irma Wyhs always thought Brenda Starr was "the cat's meow." Brenda Starr is a comic strip character created by Dale Messick, a pseudonym for Dalia Messick, in June 1940. The New York

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Preparing for a fall and winter on the stage - #lakewoodnews

Summer winding down means a lot of things, including the starting of schools for children and faint glints of autumn starting to spring up. And for stages all over the metro area, it means it's

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Council approves additional uses for Golden Overlook property - #lakewoodnews

Golden City Council approved a new development plan on July 25 for a property known as the Golden Overlook. The Golden Overlook is privately-owned property located approximately between the

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Fortitude in the face of failure will keep you on promising path - #lakewoodnews

"Success consists of going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm," says a quote often attributed to Winston Churchill. Sometimes we get so caught up in either one or the other, ...

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Jeffco homeless count to inform services, policy - #lakewoodnews

With plans to oversee its first Comprehensive Homeless Count in August, Jefferson County is seeking volunteers to conduct surveys at different locations throughout the county. The count will survey

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Donations needed for CASA charity gala - #lakewoodnews

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is looking for donations and sponsorships for its annual A Night for CASA gala. At 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Arvada Center for the Arts

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Drag-racing plot thickens in thin air - #lakewoodnews

Being a Colorado native, I am used to hearing about the effects of the high altitude. It doesn't matter if it is baseball, golf, tennis, football, basketball or any event you choose, because there ...

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Police Chief Dan Brennan retires after 42 years in service - #lakewoodnews

After more than four decades in law enforcement, Wheat Ridge Police Department's Chief Dan Brennan says he is looking forward to retirement.  The career lawman stepped down on July 19. Raised as a ...

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The wild chew yonder - #lakewoodnews

Most people would look at a backyard filled with weeds and see a problem. Kate Armstrong sees a feast. Armstrong is an urban forager -- someone versed in wild edible and medicinal plants of the

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All joking aside, brace yourself for puns - #lakewoodnews

When Chopin -- one of my favorites -- died, he began to decompose. No one is born with a sense of humor, and you can't order one online. Some people are funny and some people aren't. Some

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Firefly Autism coming to Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Nicole Taylor was watching "Monsters, Inc." three months ago with her three-year-old grandson, Bubba. He suffers from Autism, a developmental disorder that can impair the ability to communicate

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Three suspects found guilty in murder of 27-year-old D'Evelyn grad - #lakewoodnews

A Jefferson County jury has found Alicia Elena Valdez guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of 27-year-old Andrew Jenicek, a graduate of D'Evelyn Senior High School. The shooting occurred in

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Early College hires economics, math professor - #lakewoodnews

John Evans-Klock will join the staff at Early College of Arvada as a professor of economics and mathematics. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, Evans-Klock spent 20 years

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Effort to recall Sen. Brittany Pettersen underway - #lakewoodnews

Efforts to recall Colorado state Sen. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, are moving forward after the Colorado Secretary of State's Office approved a petition to recall her on July 18. The petition,

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Jeffco Schools announces decision not to reconstruct Columbine - #lakewoodnews

When Principal Scott Christy learned the school district was considering the demolition and reconstruction of Columbine High School, "I was emotionally torn," he said. "I don't think there's

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Governor names new Colorado Poet Laureate - #lakewoodnews

Colorado's new poet laureate said he plans to widen poetry's reach by visiting every corner of the state and connecting with people through poetry. "I believe that my ability to impact and/or shape

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Man found dead in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police are investigating a reported shooting that took place in the middle of the night on July 26. Police were called to an apartment complex at around 3 a.m. on July 26 to the 2500 ...

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New standards aim to improve surgery for the oldest patients - #lakewoodnews

The 92-year-old had a painful tumor on his tongue, and major surgery was his best chance. Doctors called a timeout when he said he lived alone, in a rural farmhouse, and wanted to keep doing so. ...

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Restored Apollo test capsule unveiled - #lakewoodnews

A restored Apollo 16 test capsule was unveiled by Special Aerospace Services LLC in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. The restored spacecraft will be displayed

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How will Lakewood's growth control work around Front Range? - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood voters might have started a trend to curb the amount of rapid new growth among suburban municipalities. At its July 9th special election, Lakewood voters put the brakes on hefty residential ...

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Several Broncos offensive players coming back from injuries - #lakewoodnews

The Denver Broncos' revamped offense features a half-dozen key players coming back from injuries that ended their 2018 seasons prematurely. Advantage Broncos? Right guard Ronald Leary thinks so. Like ...

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New motion adds clarity to outstanding development projects in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Developer Bill Lyons has two residential projects that he pleaded for Lakewood City Council to let him finish during public comment at a July 15 special meeting regarding the city's new growth cap. ...

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Adri Jones-McMeekin - #lakewoodnews

About me I call myself a transplanted native. I'm kind of both from Kansas and Oklahoma, but I decided to move here to go to grad school. I got my MBA from Colorado University of Denver, and I

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Editorial cartoon for July 25 - #lakewoodnews

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Calling all tools -- Day of Service volunteer day approaches - #lakewoodnews

Jeff Fox of Golden believes that a little sacrifice of time to help out some neighbors provides a significantly big reward. "It's amazing when you serve, that you end up finding yourself just as

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Letter to the editor: Alcorn again - #lakewoodnews

In the words of someone famous, "there you go again." Glossing over the abuses and behaviors of Trump, blaming a bunch of folks who show up at Right Leaning rallies for the cause of ...

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Library patrons now can download, stream music - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Public Library has subscribed to the Freegal Music Service from Library Ideas LLC, which means library patrons will be able to download and stream a select number of MP3-formatted

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Creative solutions needed to meet workforce needs, Ivanka Trump told - #lakewoodnews

Keeping Colorado's aerospace industry booming and competitive will require creative approaches to education, officials at Lockheed Martin told Ivanka Trump, senior White House adviser and the

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Action Center school supply event approaches in August - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County residents, district students and Colorado families in need have all been invited to the Action Center's School Supply Distribution event. Families will receive school supplies

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Wide gammut of attractions at county fair and festival - #lakewoodnews

A big band named Little Texas will be playing a headlining show at this year's Jeffco Fair & Festival. Though all the band members live in the Nashville area, they make it out to Colorado about

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Busking in the glow of Union Station - #lakewoodnews

So much of the contemporary creative world is driven by technology that intensely human performances are often a breath of fresh air. That's part of the magic of the Union Station Buskerfest, which

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Mixing business with friendship can work - #lakewoodnews

Like me, you have probably heard this saying repeatedly, "Never mix business with friendship." You may have even had an experience that didn't turn out so well when you tried to partner with a ...

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RTD's 50-year history builds path to future - #lakewoodnews

A lot can happen in 50 years, and that is definitely the case in the world of transit. In the Denver area, the Regional Transpiration District -- which launched in 1969 -- has seen its share of new ...

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Lots to learn about and experience at RMNP this summer - #lakewoodnews

Front Range Colorado has one of the most expansive outdoors laboratories in the nation. We enjoy thousands of acres, a short driving distance from the east side urban center, offering a massive

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Harry Potter, Nikola Jockic and Kim Kardashian walk into a Twitter thread... - #lakewoodnews

A couple of days ago, the video game "NBA 2K20" released its player ratings. As I understand it, (I don't have a lot of time for video games) these ratings are used within the game to determine

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Teacher survey results provide 'opportunity to learn from each other' - #lakewoodnews

"This school is led by an effective team." "I would recommend this school as a good place to work." "I would recommend this school as a good place for students to learn." For some

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Renaissance Festival offers an escape - #lakewoodnews

When Christopher Baker wanted to propose to his wife, Rosie, he knew exactly where to buy the ring. Both he and Rosie attended the Colorado Renaissance Festival in their childhood and teenage years.

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Place of shelter shouldn't become place to swelter - #lakewoodnews

Former talk show host Dick Cavett said he saw Groucho Marx on the streets of New York, and told him he was a big fan. Marx said, "If it gets any hotter, I'm going to need a big fan." After 22

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Speed, stubbornness lead to wins at Mile High Nationals - #lakewoodnews

Greg Anderson is very fond of Bandimere Speedway. Anderson, the 58-year-old from Mooresville, North Carolina, drove his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro to a first-place Pro Stock finish for his second

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Moms grieving loss of a child invited to retreat - #lakewoodnews

Moms who are grieving the loss of a child are invited to a three-day conference in September at the YMCA of the Rockies Conference Center in Estes Park. Hosted by the nonprofit Umbrella Ministries,

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Research eyes women's higher Alzheimer's risk - #lakewoodnews

New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease and how this most common form of dementia varies by sex. At the Alzheimer's ...

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Local historian, journalist Irma Wyhs dies - #lakewoodnews

Editor's note: This story is ongoing, and will be updated as more information is available. Irma Wyhs, a local historian and accomplished writer, died on June 29 in Iowa. A former Jefferson ...

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Two drowning deaths in Jeffco over wet weekend - #lakewoodnews

It was a deadly weekend for Jefferson County, with water runoff likely causing two deaths. Lakewood resident Jeannette Reynolds, 38, died over the weekend due to a possible drowning, according to the

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Dinosaur dig wraps up near C-470 and Santa Fe - #lakewoodnews

Picture the scene: a muggy afternoon, 66 million years ago, on a mucky river delta. Crocodiles and turtles crawl among flowers and ferns beneath towering sycamores. On the river bank, a 30-foot

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.5K race `for all ages' will help stop child abuse - #lakewoodnews

Wheat Ridge resident Halley Gruber may "not be running a real 5K any time soon," she said, but she's fully prepared for Ralston House's .5K Endurance Challenge coming up in August. "I've been

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Free, call-in meditation service program offered through library - #lakewoodnews

Every Wednesday morning, Littleton resident Steve Cohen looks forward to calling the Jefferson County Public Library. He's not calling to look for a book, find a movie, or other services libraries

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Lakewood City Councilmember shares climate denial article - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood City Councilmember Ramey Johnson applauded Lakewood's annual report on its sustainability plan, which includes a section about fighting climate change, saying that it shows a lot of people ...

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MOPAR speeds into Golden - #lakewoodnews

MOPAR fans filled the streets of downtown Golden July 18 for the 18th annual block party. The event acts as a kick-off each year for the Dodge Mile-High National Hot Rod Association Nationals held at ...

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Federal land agency poised to move to western Colorado - #lakewoodnews

Some Westerners have long complained the U.S. government is an absentee landlord, managing vast tracts of public lands in their states from the nation's capital instead of closer to the properties ...

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Austin Boutain returns to Jeffco on murder charges - #lakewoodnews

Following a conviction for the murder of an international student studying at the University of Utah, Austin Jeffrey Boutain has returned to Jefferson County to face charges in the death of a man in

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A 2-Story Office Built with Shipping Containers by RoxBox - #lakewoodnews

RoxBox Containers and Modifications completed a shipping container office project in the Colorado Tech Center for Eldorado Climbing Walls. Eldorado was looking for a creative, fun, open, and unique

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Letter to the editor: Thanks for 200 coverage - #lakewoodnews

I, and I'm confident a multitude of other Lakewood citizens are quite thankful for the Sentinel's unbiased and thorough coverage of 200! Your reporting undoubtedly advanced the cause of this ...

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Jeffco commissioners urge residents to provide input on possible TABOR ballot question - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County is looking at the excess revenue from the limits set by the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) as a possible solution to its financial challenges. "This is something I want ...

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The aftermath of Question 200 - #lakewoodnews

Kyle Zeppelin has his fingerprints all over Denver's RiNo neighborhood. Zeppelin, the co-president of Zeppelin Development has helped develop major projects -- including Freight Residences, a

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Editorial cartoon for July 18 - #lakewoodnews

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I-70 truck driver case sent to district court - #lakewoodnews

Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos, the truck driver accused of causing the deadly April crash at I-70, will stand trial after a Jefferson County judge determined that prosecutors provided a probable

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Cultural fun under the summer sun - #lakewoodnews

Latino culture is a vibrant and dynamic one that defies stereotypes and easy categorization, and with the Latino population in the state and country steadily growing, exploring it can be both

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Skaggs story teaches us that tomorrow is not promised - #lakewoodnews

On July 1st, just over two weeks ago, a young man by the name of Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in Dallas. This was very unexpected -- Tyler was just weeks shy of his 28th birthday,

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Golden man treks for Parkinson's disease - #lakewoodnews

The first time Goldenite Rob Harrington was personally introduced to Parkinson's disease was when the father of his best friend from high school developed it. Harrington remembered thinking about

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Annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration returning to Golden July 25-28 - #lakewoodnews

Buffalo Bill Days is a community event that people have been enjoying for decades. The volunteer board/committee that organizes Buffalo Bill Days formed sometime in the 1980s, said Joy Bauman,

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BLM headquarters change could mean more jobs for Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

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Coloradans add kick to history of women's soccer - #lakewoodnews

Colorado soccer players have played a role in FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournaments from the very beginning. In the recently completed 2019 World Cup in France, former Mountain Vista player

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Enjoying airborne adventures - #lakewoodnews

Coloradans are known for their love of outdoor adventures. Traditionally, these activities take place on solid ground. However, the Denver metro area also offers plenty of high-adrenaline experiences

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Well, as it turns out, there is an 'I' in team - #lakewoodnews

There's only one of me (you'll be happy to know), but from now on I want to be thought of as Team Craig. Calling yourself or yourselves a team is the latest and the greatest, and I don't want

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Making the most of those lazy days of summer - #lakewoodnews

The other day I posted something on social media that included a brief reference to those lazy days of summer. The post was really about something else, and a reminder that we should enjoy our lazy

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Judge shelves Colorado Coalition for the Homeless project proposal - #lakewoodnews

The proposed Colorado Coalition for the Homeless project to develop 59 acres of land near the Federal Center in Lakewood into a facility to assist homeless people was swatted down by U.S. District

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"Rattler" racing series on a roll - #lakewoodnews

The afternoon sun was hot, and the trails dusty as dozens of men and women gathered at the start line of the Rattler "Pure Venom" mountain bike race in Bear Creek Lake Park, on July 10. "My

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Caddies earn Evans Scholarship - #lakewoodnews

Thirteen Colorado students were awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies, following a final selection interview at Lakewood Country Club in

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Five things to know about The Fray - #lakewoodnews

Denver-based band The Fray made a pitstop in Castle Rock on July 13. Headlining the annual Castle Rock Summer Jam marked the group's first time performing in town. The Fray, made up of members Joe

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Protests converge outside immigrant detention facility - #lakewoodnews

A Mexican flag flew over Aurora's immigrant detention facility the evening of July 12, as two very different protests converged to condemn American immigration policy. Hundreds of protesters, ...

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Editorial cartoon for July 11 - #lakewoodnews

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Jefferson County Milestones - July 2019 - #lakewoodnews

In the Military West U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Ashley A. Dyer graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Dyer is the daughter of ...

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The power rooted in trusted friendship - #lakewoodnews

There was a recent video that made its way around social media and the news. It was the story of two Minnesota high school baseball teams playing in a playoff game, and the winner would be moving on ...

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Summit hopes to change mental health approaches - #lakewoodnews

A two-day summit aims to disrupt outdated approaches to mental health by bringing in experts to produce an integrated mental health model that focuses on the whole person. The National Summit for

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Shades of gray look a lot less shady - #lakewoodnews

Stop me if you've heard this one. The day I found my first gray hairs, I thought I'd dye. Today's essay is about gray hair. I like gray hair. Americans are not allowed to grow older gracefully.

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Paleo, keto dieters band together - #lakewoodnews

For the past four years, Littleton resident Kimberly Spomer has attended a support group. The group of roughly 25 people consists of like-minded individuals seeking community and advice as they

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Obstacle challenge open to ages 5-16 - #lakewoodnews

Kids and teens who want to push themselves are invited to participate in the Kids Obstacle Challenge, a race series for ages 5-16. The 1.5- to 2-mile challenge, which includes 13-15 obstacles, takes

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Looking for a new home? Consider health and safety - #lakewoodnews

Ashley Sever and her husband recently married and set their eyes on purchasing their first home together. The two looked to make Lakewood their home, and they accomplished that, but it didn't come

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Jeffco libraries offer access to genealogy database - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Public Library now offers access to MyHeritage, an online database that helps people explore their family's history. Jeffco residents can access the database from any district

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National Parks to be highlighted at American Mountaineering Museum - #lakewoodnews

One thing that Topher Straus hopes to accomplish through his artwork is that when people view it, they are transported to a National Park that they have previously visited, or want to visit.

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Good intentions go bad in 'Fairfield' - #lakewoodnews

As almost anyone can readily attest, good intentions don't necessarily lead to positive outcomes. This is certainly true in Eric Coble's scathing and hilarious "Fairfield," which takes the

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Civility seems to be sorely lacking - #lakewoodnews

My, my, aren't we proud? Once upon a time, I thought it would be a really great thing to be on the national news. It seemed like, you know, that meant you were famous and good things would come

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'River safety is no joke' - #lakewoodnews

The odds of Clear Creek's freezing cold, swift-moving moving water were against her. But the timing of a Friday afternoon shift change at the Coors Brewery in Golden, and the selflessness and quick

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Grandbear to be honored at July 13 storytelling event - #lakewoodnews

About once a month, the entire third grade class at Shelton Elementary School used to gather into a classroom to hear a story by Grandbear the Storyteller. "Everybody cheered when Grandbear walked

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District considers weekly late start or early release for all schools - #lakewoodnews

After a March survey and June school board meeting, Jeffco Public Schools is considering its next steps for a plan that could set a weekly late start or early release for all of its schools. The

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Lakewood man found dead from multiple stab wounds - #lakewoodnews

On the evening of July 6 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Agents with the Lakewood Police Department responded to reports of a deceased adult male in an apartment on the 8200 block of West 16th Ave. Upon ...

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Colorado's Behavioral Health Task Force kicks off - #lakewoodnews

Lawmakers, state leaders and mental health professionals who make up Colorado's Behavioral Health Task Force convened for the first time July 1 to explore solutions to the state's high suicide ...

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This sport is the real dill - #lakewoodnews

James Pinkel, 69, of Centennial, plays pickleball three or four days a week against a variety of players at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. "There are some who show up to really play the game,"

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Celebrating Lakewood's 50th birthday at the Lakewood Heritage Center - #lakewoodnews

The "Lakewood: A 20th Century Journey" exhibit is officially open to the public at the Lakewood Heritage Center. The exhibit displays the city's incorporation in 1969 as a way to celebrate

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Fourth of July in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

On July 4, the city of Lakewood hosted its Fourth of July celebration -- Big Boom Bash! By Lakewood. Rain delayed some activities, but it didn't stop residents from enjoying children activities,

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How to garden for the Colorado region - #lakewoodnews

Did you know Denver is characterized as a steppe climate? The term "steppe" is defined as a semi-arid climate with low precipitation (8-14 inches a year), high fluctuations in temperature and a

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Lakewood selected as finalist for resident engagement award - #lakewoodnews

The creation of Lakewood's Sustainable Neighborhoods Program in 2012 was a success from the get go. The resident-driven program that gives Lakewood citizens a chance to be active in making the city

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Season 3 airs of show that's 'putting Arvada on the map' - #lakewoodnews

When Rodman Schley first set out to reduce his carbon footprint, he never expected that his quest to learn more about activities like green building and beekeeping would turn into a public television

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Janey Bell - #lakewoodnews

About me My husband and I just moved here last year from Denver, to this property where we also own a dog training facility called Team Spirit Agility. We have group classes and we teach all levels,

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12 arrested for youth baseball fight - #lakewoodnews

It was an ugly scene that made waves across the country, including on the Today Show, but Lakewood Police have cited 12 people in connection to a brawl at a youth baseball fight. The ages of those

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Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative leads by five percent - #lakewoodnews

After a long process, supporters of the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative have something to smile about. As of 7 p.m., the Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative, known as Question 200, is ...

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Going beyond form and function - #lakewoodnews

When many people think of art, they might picture something that just hangs on a wall or sits in a display case. But as Collin Parson, the Arvada Center's exhibition manager and curator, sees it - ...

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Lavender Festival to be fragrant fiesta - #lakewoodnews

More than 2,000 lavender plants will perfume the air at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms on July 20, when they are especially celebrated with what is planned to be an annual event -- the ...

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Look for opportunity amid negative change - #lakewoodnews

Change happens. And as it has been said before: "Change happens, and it will happen again." And when we are the ones making the changes, it can be incredibly thrilling and exciting as we prepare ...

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We must always take sides - #lakewoodnews

"You can't write about character and the human condition and be apolitical ... that's not the kind of world we've ever lived in." -- Sam Hamill, in a 2006 Poetry Foundation interview. The

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National Guard meets to focus on Arctic preparation - #lakewoodnews

There are all sorts of scenarios that may require the National Guard to respond to the Arctic. The Arctic is a source of economic opportunities, which could possibly cause conflict, said Maj. Joe

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Residents to launch ballot measure concerning Golden Overlook - #lakewoodnews

A newly-formed residents group wants to give Golden voters an opportunity to weigh in on what should become of a privately owned, undeveloped property known as the Golden Overlook. "We are proud of

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When it comes to love stories, bibliophilia is one for the books - #lakewoodnews

I have books on shelves in two rooms that I will never read from cover to cover again. I keep them because they are some of my dearest friends. What's on someone's bookshelves tells a lot about

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CBD unregulated, but vendors undaunted - #lakewoodnews

The sign in front of his business is subtle, yet Todd Muck said it can scare people off who are wary of the three-letter abbreviation and its association to the newest extension of the cannabis ...

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Sen. Garnder visits Lakewood as part of home-state visit - #lakewoodnews

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner visited with Lakewood small business owners and with members of the West Metro Fire Department on June 29. The visit was the most recent in a series of community stops the ...

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Citizens, district dispute amount of bond money charters receive - #lakewoodnews

Hundreds of construction projects will be underway at district schools this summer, funded by the $567 million in bond money approved by voters in November. The district previously outlined how that

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Former Bridgeway director sentenced for sexually assaulting youth at the Lakewood group home - #lakewoodnews

On June 24, William Wayne Sexton, former director of the Lakewood juvenile group home Bridgeway, was sentenced to 54 years to life in prison. Sexton, who served as director for Bridgeway between 2015

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District-wide effort brings cameras, security glass to schools - #lakewoodnews

For dozens of district schools, the summer will usher in important security improvements, with 37 schools receiving new security cameras and nine scheduled to have front doors outfitted with

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Women professional football league invades Golden - #lakewoodnews

When women professional sports come to mind some may think of the WNBA, or the U.S. Women's National Soccer team's recent run. But on June 29 on a cloudy day in Golden, a form of women's

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Fourth of July road trip safety guide

5) Replace wiper blades and replenish windshield cleaner
Rubber wiper blades deteriorate over time -- which is why you'll want to replace them as often as every six months, for optimal operation. If your wipers streak or fail to clear the windshield thoroughly, replace the blades. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with fluid formulated to remove insects and other debris, and test to make sure the nozzle spray adequately.

1) Check tires and tire pressure
Inspect all four tires and, if you have one, the spare tire as well. Look for cuts, gouges, or sidewall bulges. Insert a quarter upside down into the grooves to check tire tread. If you see the top of George Washington's head, it's time for new tires.

8) Replenish emergency kit supplies
AAA recommends keeping a well-stocked emergency kit in your vehicle. Include a flashlight and extra fresh batteries, first-aid supplies, drinking water, non-perishable snacks for people and pets, car battery booster cables, emergency flares or reflectors, a rain poncho, a basic tool kit, duct tape, gloves and shop rags or paper towels.

Check tire pressure only when the car has been idle and the tires are cool. Inflate as needed to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended pressure, which you'll find listed in your owner's manual and on the sticker of the driver side door jamb. Don't use the number on the tire sidewall.

Inspect and replace worn, brittle, bulging or excessively soft radiator hoses. Check for leaks around hose clamps and at the radiator and water pump.

Note that newer car models. may have sealed automatic transmissions without a dipstick, and electric power steering that may not use fluid.

If you're one of the 41.4 Cherry Creek News million Americans hitting the roads for Independence Day, the last thing you want is a breakdown distracting from your holiday fun. All told, AAA expects to rescue more than 367,000 motorists at the roadside this Independence Day holiday, with dead batteries, flat tires, and lockouts coming in as the leading causes of car trouble. Luckily, a little preventative maintenance before you head out can prevent a breakdown and keep your ride road-trip ready.

7) Keep the AC running cool
Take a test drive with the air conditioner running. If you notice a decrease in cooling capacity, take the car to an auto repair shop for diagnosis. Also have the cabin filter inspected and replaced as needed.

6) Check belts and hoses
Reinforced rubber drive belts power the engine water pump and accessories such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor. It's critical that you inspect them, and replace any that are cracked, glazed or frayed.

Note that modern multi-rib or drive belt materials do not show easily visible signs of wear. As a general rule, replace drive belts every 60,000 miles.

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2) Listen to and feel the brakes
If you hear a grinding sound or feel a vibration when applying the brakes, take your vehicle to an auto repair shop for a brake inspection. A service professional will check the brake system for fluid leaks, and the pads, rotors, shoes, and drums. If repair or replacement is required, use our Repair Cost Estimator to help anticipate costs.

4) Top off engine oil and other fluids
Check that engine oil, coolant, and brake, transmission, and power steering fluids are at the correct levels for safe vehicle operation. When adding fluids, use products that meet the specifications listed in the owner's manual.

3) Secure and test the battery
Check your car battery to make sure cable connections are clean and tight, and that the hold-down hardware is secure. If your battery is more than 3-5 years old; if you hear a grinding, clicking, or buzzing sound when you turn on the ignition; or if your headlights brighten when you rev the engine, it might be time for a new battery. Have a service professional conduct a battery check to determine remaining capacity. Good Sam members can request a free battery check.

Flooding opens sinkhole in Sheridan on second July in a row - #lakewoodnews

A forceful storm of whipping winds, hail and heavy rain brought flooding to the Englewood area, opening a sinkhole just outside the city's border near South Santa Fe Drive and closing some ...

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RTD celebrates 50 years with party at Union Station - #lakewoodnews

RTD has been moving people for 50 years. To celebrate, the Regional Transportation District will host a 50th anniversary party from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 at Union Station Plaza, 17th

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State getting $12 million to expand apprenticeships - #lakewoodnews

Colorado will receive $12 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to help provide 5,000 health-care apprenticeships in Colorado's higher education system. The state has also secured $4.2 million

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Happy 50th, Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

It's been 50 years since former Lakewood Mayor James Jeff "Jim" Richey, then chairman of the Citizens for Incorporation, famously drew boundaries for Lakewood on a pingpong table in his basement.

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Sports Zone opens at Southwest Plaza - #lakewoodnews

Hi-Five Sports Zone recently opened in the Southwest Plaza mall and the community is invited to celebrate the grand opening while supporting Children's Hospital Colorado. The 5,400-square-foot

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