Molson Coors Brewing Co. is laying off 500 workers worldwide and restructuring its operations as it faces declining beer sales. The company expects to save $150 million by closing offices in Denver
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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Police shoot man at Lakewood apartment complex - #lakewoodnews
After a standoff with Lakewood Police, a man was shot and taken to a hospital. In the afternoon of Oct. 27, police were called to the Villa Rosa Apartment complex at 10705 W. 7 Ave. over complaints
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Joe Barnholt - #lakewoodnews
About me I was born and raised in Denver, but I moved out to Lakewood five years ago. I went to Colorado School of Mines, but I am currently a project manager with a software company. Over the
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Ralston Valley football remains undefeated with shutout versus Lakewood - #lakewoodnews
ARVADA -- It took awhile for Ralston Valley football to warm up in the 30-degree weather Oct. 24 at the North Area Athletic Complex. However, a 28-point second quarter by the Mustangs -- No. 2 in
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Flaws are found when you forget fundamentals - #lakewoodnews
There is nothing new under the sun. Have you, too, been frustrated watching the Denver Broncos' futility over the last four years? New coaches. New quarterbacks. New offensive coordinators. They
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Olinger Crown Hill to celebrate Día de los Muertos Nov. 2 - #lakewoodnews
The community is invited to a free, family-friendly Día de Muertos Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 West 29th Ave., in Wheat Ridge. For
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 24 - #lakewoodnews
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U.S. 6 and Heritage Road intersection to be improved - #lakewoodnews
A busy Golden intersection that routinely sees traffic back-ups may be improved in the foreseeable future. Golden City Council on Oct. 24 unanimously approved an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)
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Sometimes sinners make the best saints - #lakewoodnews
If you were raised Catholic or have ever been to the any of the historic cathedrals all over the world, you know that altars to saints were and are a part of life for the faithful. However, it's
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Anderson Park receives its first public art piece after renovation - #lakewoodnews
"Life is sweet in Wheat Ridge." At least that's what the city's residents are saying as part of a video project happening now as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the city's
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Broomfield approves 2020 budget but holds off on decision to fund Jefferson Parkway - #lakewoodnews
The City and County of Broomfield adopted its 2020 budget -- which includes some funding proposed to go to the Jefferson Parkway -- with a six-to-three vote on Oct. 22. However, "the money (for
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Halloween is perfect time for transformational success - #lakewoodnews
Halloween is an interesting time of year. It is a time of year where children of all ages get to dress up and have a little fun pretending to be someone or something that they are not. For some of ...
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Be in the know to go in snow - #lakewoodnews
While watching the snowfall can be relaxing and playing in it can be a lot of fun, driving in Colorado's snowstorms can be less than desirable. "We know it's going to happen," said Andrew Hogle, ...
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Come out into the sunlight -- with Claude Monet - #lakewoodnews
A life-sized photo of a pleasant-looking man surrounded by flowers welcomes the visitor at the entrance to Denver Art Museum's "Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature," the major exhibit of more
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Colorado will suffer unless Congress halts HIT tax - #lakewoodnews
Health care is hotly debated in Washington, and I'd be willing to bet most people think it's too expensive. This is certainly true for Colorado employers -- and especially entrepreneur-led
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Music lovers note their favorite songs - #lakewoodnews
"Knock-knock." "Who's there?" "Knock-knock." "Who's there?" "Knock-knock." "Who's there?" "Philip Glass." That joke goes out to my friend and former KVOD host David
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Planning like life depends on it - #lakewoodnews
Castle Rock resident Kiki Bandilla wanted to live a self-reliant life -- the kind of life, as she describes it, in which she could sustain herself without depending on "institutions or grocery
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A glimpse at Lakewood's 2020 budget - #lakewoodnews
Lakewood's proposed 2020 budget is here. For this year, the 2020 budget appropriates expenditures of $211,730,855 for municipal services. That number is a 17.1 % decrease from the 2019 revised budget ...
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Winter weather closures for Jeffco: Oct. 29 - #lakewoodnews
As a series of winter stormclouds pass through the Denver metro area on Oct. 29, deteriorating road conditions have led to multiple early closures, and some delayed openings for Oct. 30. Here's the ...
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Find your Ballmer Peak in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews
The "Ballmer Peak," named after Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, claims there is a relationship between blood-alcohol levels and the improvement of cognitive ability. In Lakewood, the
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Snowstorm hitting Denver metro area, creating rough commute - #lakewoodnews
The Colorado Department of Transportation issued the following information in a news release ahead of the snowstorm hitting the Denver metro area today: Another storm is bringing snow to most of ...
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Monday, October 28, 2019
Halloween in Belmar - #lakewoodnews
Little trick-or-treaters were joined with dogs at downtown Belmar on Oct. 26 for Belmar Boo. Stores handed out candy to costumed children as the Wild Beautiful Orchestra played Halloween tunes
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Sunday, October 27, 2019
Snowstorm moves in to Denver metro area - #lakewoodnews
The Colorado Department of Transportation issued the following news release Saturday night, ahead of the snowstorm that is hitting Colorado: Icy conditions and heavy snow are expected to impact ...
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Priests abused at least 166 Colorado children, report says - #lakewoodnews
At least 166 Colorado children were sexually abused by 43 Roman Catholic priests over 70 years, and it took the church an average of nearly 20 years to act against clergy credibly accused of abuse, ...
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Election 2019: Lakewood City Council candidates - #lakewoodnews
Read the Transcript's Q&As from candidates on the 2019 Lakewood City Council ballot.
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Dana Gutwein, candidate for Lakewood City Council Ward 5 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Former Field Engineer, Lakewood Mom, incumbent Councilwoman Neighborhood: Southern Gables Neighborhood Contact: www.danagutwein.com and danaforlakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this ...
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Voters face delays in learning of foreign election hackers - #lakewoodnews
If the FBI discovers that foreign hackers have infiltrated the networks of your county election office, you may not find out about it until after voting is over. And your governor and other state ...
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Film fest takes audiences to new places - #lakewoodnews
At its core, film is an expression of people's lives, and as such, it stands to reason film festivals would mirror this fact. And for more than two decades, the Denver Film Festival was at least ...
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Looking at the world in a new way - #lakewoodnews
Everybody sees the world in their own way, and communicating that perspective is one of the many things that has kept art growing and connecting with people for centuries. Some artists just see the ...
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Letter to the editor: Is Jeffco Generations the Right Program for Jeffco? - #lakewoodnews
As a concerned Jeffco citizen I find the academic growth scores decreasing for the 2nd year in a row concerning. Our Superintendent (Dr. Glass) was from Eagle and he implemented "Eagle ...
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Letter to the editor: A chance for schools to do better - #lakewoodnews
We should all be concerned about the decreasing academic growth scores the students in our school district have earned in the last several years. They are falling behind other metro area students ...
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Letter to the editor: Writing 'against' 1A nonsense - #lakewoodnews
Some of the AGAINST comments regarding Ballot Issue 1A, sent to all registered Jeffco voters, were written to purposely confuse and mislead voters. They were submitted by campaigners for its ...
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Amazing success comes from within and without - #lakewoodnews
Years from now someone will be sharing their life stories with the world and recognizing the people who influenced them the most and contributed to their successes. People will stand on stage, at a
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Letter to the editor: Too much, too late - #lakewoodnews
Jefferson County's Initiative 1A, which wants to keep excess funds over the TABOR (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) limit, is too much too late. Unless the voters approve, no governmental entity may keep ...
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A fleeting glimpse of the power of art - #lakewoodnews
My senior year of college, as part of completing my requirements of my music degree, I performed a recital. This is, for those who have never been through one, a terrifying event. It was me ... with
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A fun night in the Old West - #lakewoodnews
For Richard and Suzanne Zernow of Lakewood, the fun begins weeks before the actual event, when you're planning out your outfit for the theme of the evening. "And when you arrive that evening,"
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A switch in time ain't kind - #lakewoodnews
Don't forget to fall back. I would rather not fall back or spring forward, and every year others express the same thing at the time, and then we forget about it until it comes around again. It's
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Applications for $1 million innovation fund now open to students - #lakewoodnews
For two years now the Jeffco Innovation Acceleration Fund has invited school district staff to apply for a portion of a $1 million fund to support creative ideas. And this year, thanks to some
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Resource center open at Foothills Elementary - #lakewoodnews
At Foothills Elementary School in the Green Mountain area, 76% of its 279 students are on free and reduced lunch. Originally, the school had offered a backpack program to families of the school so
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Partnership helps Jeffco homeowners with repairs - #lakewoodnews
Brothers Redevelopment Inc. and Jefferson County have joined forces to give homeowners a helping hand. The partnership offers essential home repairs that preserve property value, and modifications
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Love Lakewood Fall Festival - #lakewoodnews
Halloween arrived early this year at the Love Lakewood Fall Festival. Residents came to the Lakewood Link Recreation Center on Oct. 19 dressed in costumes for a day of free family fun. The festival
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Juan Carlos Galvan - #lakewoodnews
About me I'm a first generation American who was born in Chicago. I went to high school in El Paso, Texas and went to college at New Mexico Highlands University. I played baseball there and had
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Woman shot to death at motel - #lakewoodnews
One woman was shot and killed Friday evening at a Lakewood motel. On Oct. 18 at around 9:30 p.m., Lakewood Police were informed of a shooting that took place at the Blue Sky Motel at 6205 W. Colfax
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'Science Behind Pixar' is trip to infinity and beyond - #lakewoodnews
Even the most cursory look at Disney Pixar Animation Studios' creative output makes one thing abundantly clear -- the studio is responsible for the most astounding creative output of this century.
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Finding our fears - #lakewoodnews
reg Reinke is in the business of scary, but he doesn't always want to make you afraid. Clad in a black leather jacket on Oct. 11 at his Littleton costume shop, Reinke Bros., he divulged his secrets
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Monday, October 21, 2019
Severe weather shelters open in Jefferson County - #lakewoodnews
Starting this month, Jefferson County's Severe Weather Shelter Network opened its doors with plans to continue hosting the homeless throughout the winter. Formed in 2013, the network is a nonprofit
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School of Mines gets lucky number 7 - #lakewoodnews
GOLDEN, Colo. - Colorado School of Mines' defense thoroughly dominated as it shut out Fort Lewis, 42-0, for the Orediggers' homecoming game at Marv Kay Stadium. Mines (7-0, 7-0 RMAC) produced
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Sunday, October 20, 2019
Letter to the editor: Defend Initiative 200 - #lakewoodnews
Passage of Initiative 200 on July 2 officially positioned the citizens of Lakewood at the development-process decision table, enabling them to join with the Lakewood City Council in determining what ...
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Barb Franks, candidate for Lakewood City Council Ward 4 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: IT Project Manager Neighborhood: Hutchinson Green Mountain Village Contact: www.BarbFranks.com and barbfranks4lakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? The driving force that
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Christopher Arlen, candidate for Lakewood Ward 4 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Small Business Owner Neighborhood: Briarwood Hills Contact: christopherarlen.com and christopher4lakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? I'm running for Lakewood City
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New statewide panel tackles wildfire issues - #lakewoodnews
The new Colorado Fire Commission is a "roll-up-your-sleeves" type of group. "It's clear to me this is a group focused on getting work done on behalf of Colorado," said Jefferson County
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Friday, October 18, 2019
Anita Springsteen, candidate for Lakewood City Council Ward 3 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Attorney Neighborhood: Ward 3 Contact: www.SpringsteenForLakewood.com and SpringsteenForLakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? I love Lakewood and I want to make sure it
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Henry Hollender, candidate for Lakewood City Council Ward 3 - #lakewoodnews
Retired civil engineer, and currently serves on Planning Commission City: Lakewood Contact: Henryforlakewood.com and henry@henryforlakewood.com Why are you seeking this office? I am running for City
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Sharon Vincent - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Councilor/PT consultant City: Lakewood Contact: vincent4lakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? I have worked in Lakewood for many years, I was elected last year and wish to
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Kyra DeGruy, candidate for Lakewood City Council Ward 1 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: In-house Government Affairs at MSU Denver Neighborhood: Eiber Contact: www.kyraforlakewood.com; kedegruy@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? I'm running for council to improve ...
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Charley Able, candidate for Lakewood Ward 1 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Former Rocky Mountain News reporter and editor, Neighborhood: Ward 1 Contact: charleyforlakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? As a journalist, I covered local governments ...
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Adam Paul, Candidate for mayor of Lakewood - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Small business owner, incumbent mayor Neighborhood: Green Mountain Contact: www.adampaulforlakewood.com and adamforlakewood@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? I love Lakewood and ...
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Ramey Johnson, Candidate for mayor of Lakewood - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Professional Master's prepared Registered Nurse, City Council Neighborhood: Holbrook Park Contact: rameyjohnson.com and rameykjohnson@gmail.com Why are you seeking this office? As we ...
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Letter to the editor: Supporting CC - #lakewoodnews
This November we all have a chance to start fixing our roads and funding our schools by voting yes on Prop CC. If passed, Prop CC would let the state keep excess tax revenue in the good years ...
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Letter to the editor: New Voices Needed for Jeffco Kids - #lakewoodnews
As a mom of three, I want my kids to receive the best education possible. I've spent a lot of time wondering where I will try to enroll my three-year-old daughter because I can't count on my ...
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Letter to the editor: School board endorsements - #lakewoodnews
Four years ago, the Jeffco community came together for our students and for public education, electing our five-member school board. Serving Jeffco in this capacity has been an honor. While we are ...
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Letter to the editor: Vote no on 1A and Prop 66 - #lakewoodnews
I’m urging a no vote for both Jeffco 1A and Prop 66. On 1A and 66 we are literally writing the county and state a blank check to go over budget and not be accountable. The county tells us that
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
An artistic 'Fever Dream' at the Benchmark - #lakewoodnews
One of the best things about being a smaller theater is it provides more opportunities for inspiration and experimentation. That commitment to elevating new talents and taking creative risks has been
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Jeffco cities take a stance on ballot measure 1A - #lakewoodnews
Most of the Jefferson County municipalities have made a decision on whether to support the upcoming ballot measure Jeffco 1A. Here is where they stand: Arvada: An Oct. 7 vote passed 6-to-1 for Arvada
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Lakewood golfer has another top-4 finish at state - #lakewoodnews
DENVER -- Back-to-back top-4 finishes at the Class 5A boys golf state tournament is something most high school golfers would take. However, Lakewood junior Ryan Liao felt he missed out on a prime
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Susan Miller, Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 4 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: School district and financial adviser, former WRHS PTSA President Contact: millerforjeffcostudents.com and www.facebook.com/Miller4Students and susan@millerforjeffcostudents.com Why are
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Joan Chávez-Lee, Candidate for Jeffco School Board District 4 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Retired teacher and school administrator Contact: jchavezleeforjeffcoschools.com or llaves81@yahoo.com Why are you seeking this office? As a former Jeffco teacher and principal, and as a
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Stephanie Schooley, Candidate for Jefferson County School Board District 3 - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Executive Director for a higher education nonprofit City: Lakewood Contact: www.stephanieschooleyforjeffcoschools.com Why are you seeking this office? All children can succeed if they are
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Rob Applegate, Jefferson County School Board District 3 candidate - #lakewoodnews
Profession: Research and Analysis Associate Director City/neighborhood: Applewood Contact: www.applegateforjeffcokids.com and rob@applegateforjeffcokids.com Why are you seeking this office? I was
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We trust Jefferson County enough to say yes to 1A - #lakewoodnews
Jefferson County has been doing us a favor. For 18 years, the county has been collecting less property tax money from residents than it could have. This was largely a preemptive move to ensure the ...
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Finding the value in our values - #lakewoodnews
If you have never taken the time to identify or define what your values are, or what your belief system is, don't sweat it because you are not alone. As a matter of fact, most people just assume ...
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Show me the gore, I'll show you the door - #lakewoodnews
For unknown reasons, I have never wanted to enter the rhythm of a Black Sabbath concert, or walk down the mall with fake blood on my face, or a fake severed head under my arm. Maybe you can tell me ...
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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Alameda International boys soccer building something special - #lakewoodnews
LAKEWOOD -- Alameda International boys soccer coach Cesar Alcocer is helping to set a new standard. "I'm seeking better opportunities for our kids, our school to get recognized and talk about
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'Suicide affects all of us' - #lakewoodnews
Teachers, bus drivers, healthcare workers, law enforcement, first responders. "We all have a role to play in suicide prevention, whether we know it or not," said Sophie West, the injury and
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No. 1 Columbine football plows through cold and snow - #lakewoodnews
LAKEWOOD -- From 80 degrees and sunny to 26 degrees at kickoff ... welcome to high school football weather in Colorado. The dramatic change in weather in the span of 24 hours sure didn't effect
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(Life) lessons that I try to live by - #lakewoodnews
Life Lesson #343: Always open the yogurt carton away from you. Life Lesson #122: If you get dressed before you brush your teeth, you will get little white spots all over your clothes. These are a
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Lakewood mayor candidates talk issues and differences - #lakewoodnews
A lot of change has already happened in the city of Lakewood this year. The Lakewood Strategic Growth Initiative, which halts new home construction to one percent and will require Lakewood City
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Lakewood's 50th anniversary art piece unveiled - #lakewoodnews
It's finally here. Artist Collin Parson showed off his new art project in honor of Lakewood's 50th anniversary. The project, "Echoes and Reflections: Lakewood's 50th Anniversary," shows the
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Stock up on books during annual Whale of a Sale - #lakewoodnews
More than 80,000 used books, DVDs, CDs, children's books and more will be for sale at the annual Whale of a Used Book Sale, which returns Oct. 17-20 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W.
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Looking at crime with Lakewood Police - #lakewoodnews
There have been a few crimes that have happened in Lakewood recently that made headlines, particularly the stabbings that occurred in Belmar Park. On Aug. 21, Lakewood Police arrested 19-year-old
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Proposition DD is a good bet for Colorado - #lakewoodnews
Proposition DD, the legalization and taxation of sports betting in Colorado, is the result of a May 2018 Supreme Court ruling that repealed the federal government ban on sports gambling. Since then, ...
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Proposition CC is tempting but comes up short - #lakewoodnews
It's a very intriguing proposition. Vote to forgo a relatively small tax refund and allow the state to spend that money on much-needed programs for K-12 education, higher education and ...
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Job fair this Thursday at Colorado Mills - #lakewoodnews
With the holiday season approaching, Colorado Mills is looking to fill up to 250 full-time and part-time positions. On Oct. 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., multiple retailers at the mall will be ...
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Plenty of choices for Halloween spirit - #lakewoodnews
Leaves are changing colors and falling from trees; the cool, crisp fall air can be felt in the morning; and costume shops are starting to pop up. October is here. There are plenty of ways to
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Financial gaps widen between school board campaigns - #lakewoodnews
This year's four school board candidates filed their latest reports of contributions and expenditures Sept. 30, which saw the financial margins between competing campaigns widen as Election Day,
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Orediggers give Mines, Golden something to cheer about - #lakewoodnews
The Colorado School of Mines football team is one of the best-kept secrets in college athletics. And 2019 has proven to be an especially great season for the Orediggers. "I'm proud of how we're
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Man dies in Lakewood of gunshot wound - #lakewoodnews
Lakewood Police responded to a shooting on Oct. 15 that left one man dead. Police were called to an apartment complex at 12:26 a.m. on Oct. 15 at the 200 block of South Teller Street regarding ...
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Denver Federal Center cleanup recognized by EPA - #lakewoodnews
It has been over 70 years since the Denver Ordnance Plant existed in Lakewood, a place that manufactured small arms ammunition to support the U.S. Military during World War II. Following the war, the
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Monday, October 14, 2019
Yes or no on Prop DD: Arguments for and against - #lakewoodnews
As people continue to move to Colorado in droves, one consequence of population growth is often overlooked: the water Coloradans consume. That's why Proposition DD this November asks voters to ...
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Yes or no on Prop CC: Arguments for and against - #lakewoodnews
The most controversial choice on voters' ballots this November may not be over a politician -- it could be over Proposition CC. That's a measure that asks Colorado voters to allow the state ...
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Maple Grove students will not have Manning enrollment priority - #lakewoodnews
At the Oct. 10 school board meeting, both sides of the ongoing Maple Grove and Manning debate -- a question of whether neighborhood elementary school Maple Grove should feed into Manning, an option
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Sunday, October 13, 2019
Colorado journalism needs public support - #lakewoodnews
There was a time, not so long ago, when the two of us were foes in a "newspaper war." We thought that the winner would ...
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
Jeffco 1A statement penned by other side - #lakewoodnews
Last week all voting households in Jefferson County were mailed a gray booklet containing the ballot language of Jeffco 1A, along with comments both for and against the measure. But the first
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Letter to the editor: 1A doesn't decrease crime - #lakewoodnews
Proponents of Jefferson County's Proposition 1A argue a small tax increase will stem the supposed wave of rising crime and maintain public safety. Citing vague statistics along with the "keep ...
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Initiate conversation, share the facts about suicide - #lakewoodnews
Dear Ask A Therapist, How do I talk to my child about suicide? Dear parent, Talking about suicide can be challenging, but because it has become the leading cause of death among Colorado young people
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Science fiction, fantasy and horror in the Rockies - #lakewoodnews
More than 100 science fiction, fantasy and horror authors, artists and other participants will speak and autograph books at the 51st annual MileHiCon literary convention Oct. 18-20 at the Hyatt
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Golden softball gets separation in 4A Jeffco title race - #lakewoodnews
DENVER -- Golden softball opened up a 1-game lead Oct. 3 in the competitive race for the Class 4A Jeffco League title. The Demons -- No. 2 in the CHSAANow.com Class 4A rankings -- edged rival
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Meet the CMHOF class of 2019 - #lakewoodnews
In its 40 years in existence, Swallow Hill music has given outlet to thousands' musical ambitions, education and fandom through its classes, concerts and community outreach work. When one considers
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It is easier than ever to vote in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews
I was sworn in as Jefferson County's Clerk and Recorder earlier this year, and our team has been working every day to expand dramatically the accessibility and transparency of our county's
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Cheap laughs don't amount to much - #lakewoodnews
My best friend growing up had a lot of wonderful qualities, not the least of which was a willingness to put up with me. Michael -- yes, we shared a name -- was brilliant, industrious, talented, and
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Editorial cartoon for Oct. 10 - #lakewoodnews
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Stigma is barrier to treatment for behavioral health - #lakewoodnews
Five years ago in September, I had started a new job in a large Colorado health system, working to expand behavioral health services, chronic disease management, and public health programs. I was ...
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There are no words for these classic films - #lakewoodnews
Silents are golden. (Microsoft Word is telling me there's a typo in that sentence, but it's not true.) Silent films are golden to me. Many silent films and directors and performers were great, ...
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Check yourself if you're just checking the box - #lakewoodnews
Top performers never just check the box -- and neither should you. We know when we are simply going through the motions, don't we? We also recognize when we are doing something without passion or
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National service agency opens new regional office - #lakewoodnews
The Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency for service and volunteering, has opened a Mountain Region office in downtown Denver. As the nation's top provider of grants
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Gearing up for ski season - #lakewoodnews
Bentgate Mountaineering hosted its 10th annual Ski Season Kick-off Party on Oct. 3 at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Attractions included a Ski Expo with ski and snowboard industry
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Ralston Valley football off to its best start since 2014 - #lakewoodnews
ARVADA -- Ralston Valley's first six offensive possessions all yielded touchdowns Friday, Oct. 4, at the North Area Athletic Complex. "The (offensive) line gave me a great opportunity to sit
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Pomona football leans on defense in league opener - #lakewoodnews
LAKEWOOD -- Pomona's defense was definitely ready to open up conference play in the Class 5A Metro West League on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Jeffco Stadium. The Panthers' defense carried Pomona to a
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'The students persevered' - #lakewoodnews
In the midst of the 18-hour days spent building a house under the hot African sun, Colorado School of Mines students got to partake in a special Moroccan tradition. Twice a day, once in the late
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Gwyn Green's legacy of social justice to be carried on by students - #lakewoodnews
In the past year since Gwyn Green's death, Golden residents approached Golden Mayor Marjorie Sloan to ask her to come up with a way to memorialize the late state in one way or another. They had
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Meet Joan Chávez-Lee, candidate for school board - #lakewoodnews
Before Joan Chávez-Lee was a Jeffco principal, she was a Jeffco parent. She was raising her kindergarten-aged daughter on her own when, inspired by how impactful her daughter's teacher was,
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Meet Susan Miller, candidate for school board - #lakewoodnews
Lakewood resident Susan Miller has two distinct backgrounds: a longtime finance professional, she has worked as an investment banker and company vice president; and a mother of four former Jeffco
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Coffee with a Cop Day in Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews
Police officers started off their Wednesday morning just like how they would any other morning -- with a steaming hot cup of coffee -- only this time they did it with the people they serve. At
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Time to get in shape for ski season - #lakewoodnews
As the Denver metro area's temperature begins to drop, it's that time of year again when the beach bod no longer matters and it's the snow bod that needs some work. That's why the staff at
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Monday, October 7, 2019
Cider Days in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews
Another Cider Days is in the books for the city of Lakewood. The city held its Cider Days festival for the 44th time on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6. The traditional celebration is Lakewood's signature event
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Olde Town shops transform into student art show - #lakewoodnews
Last weekend the businesses of Olde Town became a widespread, eclectic art gallery as 18 stores displayed student artwork for the Olde Town Arvada Student Art Show. The contest was an effort by the
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Colorado state Sen. Jack Tate proposes reforms to recall process - #lakewoodnews
Republicans responded to the "blue wave" that swept Democrats into Colorado state offices in 2018 with a deluge of recall efforts this spring and summer, and after many of those attempts failed, ...
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Colorado Book Awards submissions open - #lakewoodnews
Submissions are now being accepted for the Colorado Book Awards, presented by Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book. Books published in 2019 or late 2018 can be submitted through Jan. 6.
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Women learn about ways to improve their health at expo - #lakewoodnews
Women of all ages enjoyed a day of health, education and beauty during Colorado Community Media's second annual Women's Health and Beauty Expo on Oct. 5. Along with Gold Sponsor Swedish Medical
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Saturday, October 5, 2019
SeaQuest hopes to turn page after 'mistakes' - #lakewoodnews
Ashleigh Belfiore burst into tears of relief as the judge read the jury's verdict: not guilty of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Belfiore, 28, stood accused of abusing and neglecting a sloth under her ...
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Friday, October 4, 2019
RTD maps future amid declining ridership - #lakewoodnews
The Regional Transportation District has launched an outreach program to put a long-term plan in place for changes in transportation demands in the Denver area. Reimagine RTD is a project aimed ...
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Making a case for a different way to vote - #lakewoodnews
Frank Atwood wants to change the way America votes. Atwood, 70, is the chairman of the Approval Voting Party. The group passed the threshold of 1,000 members in the state at the beginning of October, ...
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Photo: DPS graduates get scholarships at Ball Corp. - #lakewoodnews
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Susan Cooley - #lakewoodnews
I grew up in the eastern plains of Colorado, and I graduated from Arapahoe High School. I've lived all over Colorado including in Limon, Pueblo and the Arkansas Valley. I went to California and
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A mayoral rematch - #lakewoodnews
Election season is right around the corner, and races for positions in Lakewood's government are heating up. Homelessness, police protection and Lakewood's growth cap were among the topics
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Three-time summer reading champion shares secrets to success - #lakewoodnews
Jefferson County Public Library's Summer Reading program is nothing new. But every year, there's something different to look forward to, said marketing manager Cindy Matthews - whether it's
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Editorial cartoon for Oct. 3 - #lakewoodnews
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Lakewood Police sued by man after K-9 incident - #lakewoodnews
A Lakewood man has sued the Lakewood Police Department after being attacked by a police dog at his home in September of 2018. Spencer Erickson, who was 25 at the time of the incident, was attacked by
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A knack for knapweed knowledge - #lakewoodnews
Vivian Weigel loves science. She isn't sure yet what area of science she wants to work in someday, although the 16 year-old Golden High School junior is considering becoming a researcher in
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Understanding Jeffco 1A - #lakewoodnews
Jefferson County voters will have to make a couple of decisions concerning the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) this November. One is Colorado Proposition CC. This ballot question will ask if the
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Yarn group collecting warm items for Family Tree - #lakewoodnews
The yarn and needle group from Standley Lake Library is collecting items for those in need of warm items this winter. Residents can make or donate completed, handmade items such as knitted, crocheted
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Colorado fallen firefighter to be honored at service - #lakewoodnews
West Metro Fire Rescue engineer Aaron M. Lybarger will be among the firefighters honored during the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Oct. 6. Lybarger, 47, died June 2, 2018,
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Golden writing group crafting community poem - #lakewoodnews
Clear Creek, whose heartbeat has pulsed through Golden for thousands of years, speaks to each of us in a different language. Whether we stroll its shores, sit on its bank in contemplation or ride its
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What is your personal code of conduct? - #lakewoodnews
I jaywalk. I return shopping carts to the store. I speed. I stop for stop signs on my bike. I wear white after Labor Day. I call - or at least text - people on their birthdays (sometimes
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Something Trump knows that the Broncos have yet to master - #lakewoodnews
I was listening to a little sports talk radio last week, as I am wont to do, and something struck me. One of the things the fellas -- three of them -- were talking about was the imperative for a
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Lakewood softball comes up short against Chatfield - #lakewoodnews
LITTLETON -- Sept. 28 was a must-win situation if Chatfield had any hope of hanging a 2019 Class 5A Jeffco League softball championship banner in its gym. "We've been in a bit of a funk, but
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Golden softball completes league sweep of rival Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews
GOLDEN -- It's a bad idea to hit the ball in the area of Golden senior centerfielder Mackenzie Middleton. A little advice to Class 4A softball after Middleton threw out runners at second, third
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Green Mountain football gets bounce-back win over Standley Lake - #lakewoodnews
LAKEWOOD -- It took a less than 30 seconds to turn a one-score game into a 17-point lead for the Green Mountain football team Sept. 27 at Trailblazer Stadium. A late first-half field goal by junior
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Local conference to give 'grandparenting' tips for the 21st century - #lakewoodnews
After nearly 200 grandparents attended Arvada's first grand-parenting conference in 2018, Arvada resident Pat Whiteley and her co-planners will bring back the conference for its second year on ...
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Name that tune, and win a chance to be quoted without compensation - #lakewoodnews
"Without music, life would be a mistake." That's what German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche said, and he didn't even have a chance to hear Pink Floyd. Or Philip Glass, This Mortal Coil, the ...
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Disruptive tenacity destroys destructive behaviors - #lakewoodnews
The push is on. With three months to go, many of us will be pushing through to meet and exceed our corporate goals and our personal objectives. Some of us are so close we can taste victory, and many ...
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Rage rooms: Smash things, 'move on, let go' - #lakewoodnews
Toasters. Computers. TV screens. Old furniture. These are the kinds of discarded everyday objects that customers who are riled up -- or who are just seeking some fun -- can smash, shatter and rough
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Love awaits in the Plaza Suite - #lakewoodnews
William Shakespeare once wisely observed that the course of true love never did run smooth, but legendary playwright Neil Simon knew that didn't mean the bumpy road couldn't be filled with
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