Quite the feller: Legend's baseball coach has 'had a great run' - #lakewoodnews

Legend baseball will not be the same next season. Scott Fellers has been Legend's baseball coach since the school opened in 2008. He is retiring from the coaching post and his last game was a

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Letter: Thanks for accepting view - #lakewoodnews

I'd like to thank the Arvada Press for running a two page article about the local Muslim community on May 25th. In a time that there is so much fear mongering going on in this country we need the

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Letter: New salary way out of hand - #lakewoodnews

Not only is the new Jeffco Superintendent's salary out of control, but there is no accountability to improving results whatsoever. No student achievement goals, no goals to reducing overhead, no

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Letter: Million Dollar Superintendent - #lakewoodnews

Wow, I am shocked that the new Jeffco Superintendent will have a 3-year compensation package that is worth over a million dollars! Isn't Jeffco short of money? Wasn't the comment "we need more money"

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Letter: Student Performance Not a Priority in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

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Letter: New era for Jeffco schools - #lakewoodnews

The expected failure of the experiment to have a school district run by a militant labor union is now obvious. Voters in this November's election can toss out the three board members now in office ...

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The magic of being authentic - #lakewoodnews

If you want to increase your personal power and influence, and feel better, start being authentic. Be 100 percent you 100 percent of the time. Authentic people radiate good juju. They're being

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Our mistakes may weigh heavy on our children's heads - #lakewoodnews

I recently finished reading "Gods and Generals," by Jeff Shaara. It is the story of several of the battles in the time period leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg, which was the pivotal battle of

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If a dog keeps barking, is it too much to ask ... well, apparently it is - #lakewoodnews

I could spend the next 500 words in gentle reminders about barking dogs, or I could keep it simple and tell you to do something about it. It's annoying and disrespectful. Arf. Most dogs come

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Editorial cartoon June 1 - #lakewoodnews

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Man sentenced to 48 years for beating death of child - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood resident Ever Lopez-Calidonio, 27, was sentenced May 22 to 48 years in prison for the beating death of the 4-year-old son of his girlfriend According to a news release provided by Pam Russell, communications director for the 1st Judicial

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An unprecedented three Lakewood students receive Boettcher Scholarships - #lakewoodnews

A Boettcher Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards a graduating Colorado student can receive. This year, three of the 42 Colorado seniors who received them came from Lakewood High School -- Jon Abrahamson, Troy Jackson and Dakota ...

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Applejack starts the summer with flavor - #lakewoodnews

If you've ever been to the Applejack Wine and Spirits parking lot during a summer Saturday, you know what a zoo it can be during the busy season. So on the Thursday before Memorial Day, right before the summer begins in earnest, the liquor ...

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Saying goodbye to 'a school that is cherished' - #lakewoodnews

Dan Willard, 75, remembers the day he entered the fourth grade. The year was 1951. And Pleasant View Elementary was opening its doors for the first time. There used to be atrolley that picked up students who lived along South Golden Road to take ...

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CHFA grants help Lakewood with affordable housing - #lakewoodnews

Private organizations and federal grant funding is helping Lakewood build something the entire metro area is in great need of -- affordable housing. The problem for a place like Lakewood is that there is not very much more land to develop, but

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James Finch - #lakewoodnews

About me I lived in Colorado for most of my life, though I am originally from Kentucky. I came out here when 8 or 9, and we lived in Tabernash for four years, and when I was a sophomore we moved to Ft. Morgan. I've lived in Lakewood area

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Alameda grads reach their milestone - #lakewoodnews

Alameda High School may have had its graduation in the relatively close space of Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House on May 23, but that didn't stop families and friends from filling the space with cheers and hollers. "Congratulations on

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Long View alternative school graduates a lucky 21 - #lakewoodnews

Twenty-one students earned their diplomas May 27 from Long View High School -- a small alternative school serving Jefferson County students. The ceremony, scheduled to be outside at the school, was held at Warren Tech due to rain. Graduates were

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Up close and personal with Lakewood's arts world - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood is not only home to some vital and transformative arts groups and organizations, but also a city where many artists make their homes. It's easy to remain unaware of this fact, but the Heritage, Culture and Arts' annual INSPIRE Arts

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Faith Christian graduates say goodbye - #lakewoodnews

As parting words to graduates of Faith Christian Academy High School, teacher Stephen Twedell told them not to focus on the past because it could lead to discouragement. "Forget about your failures, forget about your successes and press on,"

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Wheat Ridge High School embraces districts 2020 vision - #lakewoodnews

The goal for all Jefferson County Schools graduates is for them to not only master the Colorado academic standards, but also excel in civic and global engagement; communication; critical thinking and creativity; and self direction and personal

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Law Enforcement Torch Run set for June 1 - #lakewoodnews

The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run will be June 1 and citizens are invited to join in the celebration. Members of the Arvada Police Department, along with those from surrounding agencies including Westminster, Jefferson County, Wheat Ridge and

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The art and possibility of paper - #lakewoodnews

Paper is not just a canvas on which art can be created. In its myriad incarnations -- tissue, cast, folded and countless others -- it can also be used as the medium and form of creative expression. And that's just what the artists in the

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Teenagers behind the wheel - #lakewoodnews

Rayelyn Lockard is looking forward to being able to do some simple tasks on her own in the near future -- helping her mother with the day-to-day errands, making a quick trip to the grocery store to pick up a few items and leaving her high school

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4A girls soccer: D'Evelyn claims 1st championship in all-Jeffco title game - #lakewoodnews

COMMERCE CITY -- D'Evelyn can add its name to the plethora of Jeffco League teams who have won a girls soccer state championships.The Jaguars defeated rival Jeffco rival Evergreen 1-0 on ...

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Jeffco school board members announce re-election campaigns - #lakewoodnews

A majority of the Jefferson County Board of Education will seek to maintain their seats this November. Board president Ron Mitchell, Susan Harmon and Brad Rupert have filed to run for re-election. The three were elected in 2015 following the

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We're making a change that we hope you'll support - #lakewoodnews

Readers are always telling us how much they appreciate the stories we report and emphasizing the importance of what we do - giving them the timely, informative, thorough and, sometimes, surprising

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Lakewood man arrested in relation to triple homicide - #lakewoodnews

A Lakewood man has been arrested on suspicion of committing a triple murder in April. Garrett Coughlin, 24, was booked on three counts of first-degree murder after deliberation, three counts of first-degree murder during the commission of a

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Alameda High School graduates the Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

Alameda High School may have had its graduation in the relatively close space of Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House on May 23, but that didn't stop families and friends from filling the space with ...

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Moreno joins Democratic crew with U.S. Congress bid - #lakewoodnews

The run-up to replace Gubernatorial candidate Ed Perlmutter in Colorado's 7th District got more crowded Wednesday as State Senator Dominick Moreno kicked off his campaign.

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Bear Creek celebrates: Graduating the Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

Bear Creek High School's Class of 2017 took their graduation ceremony indoors, but even a heavy spring snow could not dampen the school's celebratory atmosphere. The relocated event was forced into the Denver Coliseum after the Red Rocks

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Ram grads relocate -- still great - #lakewoodnews

For the first time in 44 years, Green Mountain High School had to use its back up plan when it came to graduation on May 18. Instead of graduating the 251 members of the class of 2017 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as has been the school's

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D'Evelyn beats Valor to advance to first girls soccer title game - #lakewoodnews

HIGHLANDS RANCH -- It will go down as the biggest goal to date in the history of D'Evelyn's girls soccer program. Junior Anna Wright hammered a slow shot past Valor Christian junior goalie Alexandra Daws with 2:13 left in regulation time May

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A wet and wild Golden Games 2017 - #lakewoodnews

Despite the spring storm prior to the weekend, the seventh annual Golden Games went well again this year, said the event's founder Troy Harcourt, adding the events and competitions were well attended. Golden Games took place May 19-21 at Big Soda

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Curtain Time - #lakewoodnews

'Venus in Fur' "Venus in Fur" by David Ives will run for four performances at the Namastage Theatre, 1601 S. Pearl St., Denver. Produced by Lea Marlene Actors Studio. Performances: 7:30 p.m. May 26, 27, June 2, 3. Tickets: $25 advance/$30 ...

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My name is...Shelly Baum - #lakewoodnews

About me I'm an Air Force brat, so I grew up all over. I've lived in Colorado since middle school. I graduated from Doherty High School in Colorado Springs, and from there went to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. While I was ...

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Letter: Every month is for mentoring - #lakewoodnews

As a mentor to middle school girls, I support mentorship programs in Colorado and the statement that being a mentor helps the volunteer to feel better about themselves as well as better about the ...

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Letter: Yes to transparency - #lakewoodnews

While reading your article "Not so Transparent at Jeffco School board," I completely agree with the outrage over the lack of information that the public receives regarding the choice of the ...

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Letter: Start small on helping the earth - #lakewoodnews

While reading Andrea Doray article "Earth Day is Every Day" I realized how much we do not care about the environment. I agree that the things you can do and the things I can do don't make a huge ...

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Letter: More Jeffco transparency - #lakewoodnews

Your principled editorial 'Not so transparent at Jefferson County school board' was like a cool drink of water to a person in a desert setting who was expiring for lack of it. In 2013 the Jefferson

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Letter: Whine time - #lakewoodnews

Donald Trump says "with great surety" that no politician "in history" has been treated "worse or more unfairly" than him. That's the Donald, all right, always at the top of any list. This man, born

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Sometimes more than a gentle nudge is needed to help kids grow - #lakewoodnews

"Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change."-Tony Robbins Dealing with children, "change" is part and parcel of what we do.

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State swimming: How they finished - #lakewoodnews

CLASS 5A Top area finishers at the Class 5A boys state swimming championships May 19-20 at the Veteran's Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton: Team scores: 1. Fossil Ridge 358; 2. Regis Jesuit

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Media and information literacy is a real thing - #lakewoodnews

Fake news is a real thing ... no matter who proclaims it. When I was studying to become a journalist as an undergrad, there were only the Big Three network TV newscasts, AM radio news, and a

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Editorial cartoon May 25 - #lakewoodnews

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A Monday night of amusements - #lakewoodnews

Hundreds of Golden students and their families enjoyed a family fun night at Lakeside Amusement Park on May 15. The following schools were invited: Bell Middle School, and Fairmount, Kyffin, Mitchell, Pleasant View, Shelton and Welchester Elementary ...

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A tale of two counties - #lakewoodnews

Over cups of coffee, hash browns and some bacon, a room full of interested citizens got to learn a bit more about Adams and Jefferson counties. The Arvada Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual "State of the Counties" breakfast on May 19 at

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'We're just as normal as everybody else' - #lakewoodnews

Sunlight streams through the stained glass at the Colorado Muslim Society's mosque on Parker Roadin southeast Denveron a warm May morning as Imam Shafi Abdulaziz addresses a field trip of seventh-graders from Mountain Ridge Middle School. He ...

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Cycling festival set to draw thousands to Castle Rock - #lakewoodnews

When Scot Harris, event director of the Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival, planned the first race roughly 30 years ago, he wasn't expecting a big turnout. Then, 1,200 people came. This year, organizers expect 6,000 participants on June

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Lawmaker Rachel Zenzinger looks back at 2017 session - #lakewoodnews

Arvada resident Rachel Zenzinger won election to the Colorado Senate, representing District 19, in November. Previously, she served in the same capacity during the 2014 legislative session. During the 71st General Assembly, she served on the Senate ...

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Governor signs two bills into law at Foster Elementary - #lakewoodnews

Foster Elementary School students witnessed history on May 18, as Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed HB17-1201, Science Technology Engineering Math Diploma Endorsement, into law. The governor also did a mock signing of SB17-123, Seal of

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State legislators talk successes and failures - #lakewoodnews

State lawmakers were counting their wins and losses in the days after the conclusion of the legislative session. Colorado Community Media talked to a couple of high-ranking state representatives, a Democrat and a Republican, for perspective on ...

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Lakewood High School's Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood High School class of 2017 is a special class in many ways, but one of the biggest ways was stated right up front by students Ly Anna Nguyen and Alexa Sanchez. The class is the last ...

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Bridge of Love Gala approaches - #lakewoodnews

An annual gala, celebrating the benefits of bringing together society's youngest and oldest members, is being held this weekend. The nonprofit Bessie's Hope is sponsoring its' annual Bridge of ...

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Graduates, now the real world lessons will commence - #lakewoodnews

Dear High School Graduate, Tomorrow (or sometime very soon), you will walk down an aisle, up some steps and across a stage, where somebody in a formal robe will hand you a piece of paper, and your status in the world will suddenly change. I

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Standout performers West Metro - #lakewoodnews

Semaye Johnson, track, senior, Pomona: She won two titles at the Jefferson County 5A league meet by capturing the 100 meter hurdles in 14.60 and the 200 meter dash in 25.54 on May 9. Kiera Hess,

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'Misery' at The Edge - #lakewoodnews

If you like spooky/creepy, I recommend that you see "Misery" playing at The Edge Theater through May 21. Remaining performances are Thurs., May 18, Fri., May 19, Sat., May 20, at 8:00 pm., and Sun.,

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Teaching children to be good observers - #lakewoodnews

Weather observation helps children be alert for changes in their environment and to be prepared. Checking the weather forecast every day on media plus learning weather clues for their own forecast

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Letter: Help in fight against Alzheimer's - #lakewoodnews

With National Teacher Appreciation Week upon us, I wanted to share some insight into how teachers are the foundation of the educational experience. I can vouch for this first hand as the Principal of

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Letter: Celebrate Mother's Day - #lakewoodnews

With Mother's Day upon us, a shout out to all mothers, human and non-human alike, in celebrating their worth, while recognizing the struggles every mother faces in raising her young. I am the mother

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Letter: Middle school muddle - #lakewoodnews

Jeffco has proof that sixth graders are not better off in middle schools. Per recent achievement results released by the District Accountability Committee, sixth graders in 6-8 middle schools perform

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Letter: Help in fight against Alzheimer's - #lakewoodnews

The human toll of Alzheimer's is obvious. Today, there are more than 5 million Americans living with this disease - the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its

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Graduates, now the real world lessons will commence - #lakewoodnews

Dear High School Graduate, Tomorrow (or sometime very soon), you will walk down an aisle, up some steps and across a stage, where somebody in a formal robe will hand you a piece of paper, and your

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Alameda International High School graduate Leonardo Andrade - #lakewoodnews

Andrade participated in varsity cross country and track and field, the National Honor Society and received many district awards for his artwork. He also was part of the International Baccalaureate

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Museum in Golden acquires mini quilt collection - #lakewoodnews

Christina Millen Gravatt searched long and hard across the U.S. for the perfect venue for her collection of mini quilts. And the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden met all the criteria, said Gravatt, a quilter from Albuquerque. "I made

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Green Mountain HS Graduating Class of 2017 - #lakewoodnews

Green Mountain High School commencement ceremony on May 18 was supposed to take place in the scenic Red Rocks Amphitheater, but a heavy snow storm cancelled those plans. The graduation was moved ...

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Lakewood High School graduate Christian Schmelzel - #lakewoodnews

Schmelzel was involved in choir, the Robotics Club, Drama Club, Executive Internship, National Honor Society and Link Leadership. He plans to attend Colorado School of Mines on a half-tuition

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Green Mountain High School graduate Saylor Sargent - #lakewoodnews

Sargent participated in choir, band, track and cross country throughout high school and in the spring musical each year. Sargent plans to study music and run cross country and track at Fort Lewis

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Bear Creek High School graduate Haley Abeyta - #lakewoodnews

Abeyta played varsity football, basketball, track and lacrosse and was involved in National History Day and in DECA. Abeyta will attend Central Washington University on an athletic scholarship to

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What would you change about the world and why? - #lakewoodnews

"The ability for individuals to be able to move from a place of tolerance to one of acceptance. With tolerance, there are ideas that cannot agree, therefore, walls are built and borders are put in place. With acceptance, there is an understanding

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Champions at overcoming adversity - #lakewoodnews

At Jefferson High School's graduation ceremony, Principal Michael James asked the 2017 graduates to stand for all the normal recognitions -- scholarship recipients and honors ...

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Community comes together to restore garden - #lakewoodnews

Leadership Jefferson County is quite literally planting seeds that will help revitalize a garden, help a school and feed a neighborhood. Those first seeds were planted in the newly restored community garden at Foster Elementary School in Arvada

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Jeffco Schools confirms Jason Glass as Superintendent - #lakewoodnews

Dr. Jason Glass will be the next Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools per a unanimous vote of approval by the Jeffco Board of Education May 16.

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New schools, new faces, new friends - #lakewoodnews

Fourth-grader Brooklyn Guerra really likes art. So on Visit Day, Guerra had fun decorating a puzzle piece with her current classmates at Welchester Elementary School and her future ones, like Amber Ayres, from Pleasant View ...

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Taking to the clouds in a WWII B-17 bomber - #lakewoodnews

Highlands Ranch resident Robert McAdam flew in a Boeing B-17 on a mission once in World War II -- and he had to bail out over Nazi-occupied Austria. "I was 23 at the time, and I don't ...

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Lakewood Chorale keeps the classics alive - #lakewoodnews

Before moving to Colorado from California, Dr. Carolyn Pearson and her husband were very active in their church choir. But upon their arrival in the Lakewood area, they joined Our Savior's Corner of Hope church and found the vocal music scene

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Wild weather breaks windshields, floods mall - #lakewoodnews

Steph Burnett of Green Mountain said she was shopping in the Colorado Mills Target on May 8 with her 5-year-old daughter when the hail struck. "We just stood there watching car windows explode until it stopped," Burnett said. The hailstorm

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St. Anthony nurses have hands blessed - #lakewoodnews

For 15 years in a row, the annual Gallup honesty and ethics poll has found nursing to be the most honest and ethical of professions. St. Anthony Hospital certainly doesn't need to be reminded of the crucial work nurses do, and as part of

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Outdoor farmers market season comes to Wheat Ridge - #lakewoodnews

Four Seasons Farmers & Artisans Market in Wheat Ridge has moved -- outdoors, that is. The market has partnered with Ridge at 38 and Localworks to enlarge its summer outdoor market as a regional Saturday destination on West 38th Avenue, with

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Hope House 5K goes the distance - #lakewoodnews

A crowd 350 strong showed up at the fourth annual Hope House 5K and Fun Run, held on May 6, at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada. The race, which raised awareness and support for Hope House of Colorado's self-sufficiency programs for teen moms, was also

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Jamie Cornell - #lakewoodnews

Love of laughter, biking and yoga I love laughing. Being goofy is important to me, whether it's with kids or adults. I've been doing yoga for about 20 years. I like that it's somewhat meditative and that it's a workout at the same

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Boettcher Scholarship winners - #lakewoodnews

The 2017 winners of the Boettcher Scholarship program were announced May 9. Established in 1952, the Boettcher Scholarship program annually awards 42 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the State of Colorado. The four-year

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Investigating a fire drill at Warren Tech - #lakewoodnews

It may have been disconcerting for students passing by Warren Tech in the morning of May 9 to see smoke billowing from behind the school. But it was no cause for concern -- instead, it was a chance for Warren Tech fire science, forensics and

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Former Marine looks forward to daily adventures in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

As a Marine, Col. Don Davis has been all over the world. "There are few places as beautiful as Colorado," he said. "The opportunity to continue to serve my country and community in such a beautiful place was too good an opportunity not to

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Spending a half-century shaping Wheat Ridge students - #lakewoodnews

When Allison MacDonald was a student at Everitt Middle School, one of the teachers that made the biggest impact on her life was Alice Mahlum, who taught language arts at the school for 28 years. Years later, when MacDonald started working at the

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Holley and Prey plan to 'Aim High' at tournament - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Two of the top girl golfers in Jeffco will play in their final state tournament May 22 and 23 at Colorado National Golf Course in Erie before heading in different directions. Class 4A Jeffco League medalist champion and 4-time state

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Letter: Thanks to teachers - #lakewoodnews

With National Teacher Appreciation Week upon us, I wanted to share some insight into how teachers are the foundation of the educational experience. I can vouch for this first hand as the Principal of

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Letter: Celebrate Mother's Day - #lakewoodnews

With Mother's Day upon us, a shout out to all mothers, human and non-human alike, in celebrating their worth, while recognizing the struggles every mother faces in raising her young. I am the mother

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Letter: Middle school muddle - #lakewoodnews

Jeffco has proof that sixth graders are not better off in middle schools. Per recent achievement results released by the District Accountability Committee, sixth graders in 6-8 middle schools perform

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Letter: Help in fight against Alzheimer's - #lakewoodnews

The human toll of Alzheimer's is obvious. Today, there are more than 5 million Americans living with this disease - the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its

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Editorial cartoon May 18 - #lakewoodnews

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Legacy soccer moves on to quarterfinals - #lakewoodnews

The field narrows as area girls soccer teams head into Class 5A quarterfinal games scheduled for May 17. 5A semifinal matches will be played May 20, with the state finals set for 7:30 p.m. May 24 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce ...

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Legacy advances in baseball playoffs - #lakewoodnews

Five area baseball teams captured regional playoff titles on May 13 and will begin play May 19 in the Class 5A double-elimination state tournament. • Host Cherry Creek downed Chatfield, 9-1,and shut out ThunderRidge, 3-0, to win the Region 1 ...

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Ralston Valley among top finishers at state golf regionals - #lakewoodnews

Rock Canyon senior Amelia Lee sounded a lot like a spokesperson for all the girls who qualified to play in the state golf tournament. "The state tournament is the last tournament of the year so everyone wants to do well," she said. "I look

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Parkour and ninja rise in popularity - #lakewoodnews

arkour came into Mark D'Agosta's life the way many people find their passions in the 21 century -- YouTube. "I was already doing this stuff," he said. "There just wasn't any sort of training or name for it." By "this stuff," ...

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Legislature falls short on taking care of air, kids - #lakewoodnews

The state Legislature wrapped up this week, with a whimper. Lawmakers failed to deal with something so basic that it's hard to believe our state leaders are ignoring it - the air we breathe. The

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A trip to state is worth the wait - #lakewoodnews

Hattie Poole wasn't about to let what she called a "harsh" round of golf and a long weather delay rain on her parade. The Heritage junior still managed to qualify and will be playing in the Class

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Ralston Valley, Rock Canyon, Holy Family among top finishers at golf regionals - #lakewoodnews

Rock Canyon senior Amelia Lee sounded a lot like a spokesperson for all the girls who qualified to play in the state golf tournament. "The state tournament is the last tournament of the year so everyone wants to do well," she said. "I look

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Online students dance night away -- just like anyone else - #lakewoodnews

A common concern about online schools is whether students get the same opportunities to socialize as their peers in traditional ones. But they showed they can have just as much fun when students from four online schools recently enjoyed the ...

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Ralston Valley, Rock Canyon, Holy Family among top finishers at golf regionals - #lakewoodnews

Rock Canyon senior Amelia Lee sounded a lot like a spokesperson for all the girls who qualified to play in the state golf tournament. "The state tournament is the last tournament of the year so

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Ralston Valley hurdles past Monarch on penalty kicks - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Ralston Valley senior Sarah Bevington was the definition of a multi-sport athlete Tuesday, May 9.Bevington ran in the preliminaries of the Class 5A Jeffco League track and field ...

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Welcome to a world of change in Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

One of the radio personalities I listen to on a regular basis is Mark Schlereth. Remember Mark? He was an offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos during their first two Super Bowl titles in 1998 and ...

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Andrea Doray - #lakewoodnews

About 15 years into my career, a young woman from another department in the organization where we both worked asked me to lunch. To my complete - and ignorant - surprise, she asked me to be her

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In their business - #lakewoodnews

Acupuncture shop's new ownership Acupuncture Specialists of Golden, 1019 8th St. Suite 102 in downtown Golden, is now owned and operated by Rhonda Marr, L.Ac. Marr is board certified in

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Editorial cartoon May 11 - #lakewoodnews

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This freshman is on quite a roll - #lakewoodnews

Caitlyn White is used to getting quirky looks. The 14-year-old ThunderRidge freshman knows bowling is not a mainstream high school sport. "Some people ask what sports do you play, and I say ...

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Drake teacher dies following investigation into 'inappropriate relationship' with student - #lakewoodnews

Arvada resident and Drake Middle School teacher Gretchen Krohnfeldt died Tuesday, May 9 -- one day after an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student was launched.

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Cupcakes for Mother's Day - #lakewoodnews

Three sets of moms and children got a chance to decorate cupcakes together at the La Patisserie Francaise bakery in Arvada May 7 during its Mom and Me cupcake decorating class. Sadi Russo, co-owner of the bakery, started classes last month --

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Additional classrooms at middle schools will help meet student growth - #lakewoodnews

Classroom additions to Drake and Dunstan middle schools to help alleviate overcrowding will soon be underway following the Jefferson County Board of Education's unanimous approval of the use of reserve dollars to pay for the construction. The

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STEM team regains top spot at eco-marathon - #lakewoodnews

When junior Gabriella Cordova was driving Wheat Ridge High School's prototype hydrogen fuel cell car in the Shell Eco-Marathon, she was only able to focus on her driving. "I was working with my teammates on the turns," she said. "I knew

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Seven new trees grow in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Students don't often get the chance to make a permanent mark on their community, but students from Belmar Elementary did just that to celebrate Arbor Day on May 4. "You all will be able to come back 20 or 30 years from now and see the trees

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Horse illness affects about 80 Westernaire horses and ponies - #lakewoodnews

The first of about 80 rental horses and ponies owned by the Westernaires is expected to come out of a six-week quarantine period by May 20, after recovering from a form of strep called strangles. The outbreak should not cause panic, said Glen

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Pay raise intended to help attract, retain quality teachers - #lakewoodnews

A pay raise to make teacher salaries more competitive and attract quality educators, along with a stonger role for teachers in decision-making, are key components to the recently approved contract between the Jeffco Public Schools' district and

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Community steps up to save detox facility - #lakewoodnews

There is a need in the community to have a detox facility, and because of community support, the service will continue. On June 27, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health will take over detox facility duties from Arapahoe House at the detox

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Cody Court residents leaving as CCU grows - #lakewoodnews

Lenore Herskovitz has lived on South Cody Court for 22 years, and the area means everything to her. "I've built my life around where I live," she said. "I know everyone when I go to the grocery store or around the neighborhood." But

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Matt Wright - #lakewoodnews

I was born in Lakewood and raised in Conifer. My parents decided to retire early to Florida, so I graduated from high school there, and then played baseball while getting my associates degree in Laredo, Texas. But Colorado was always where my

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Stocker recalled in water board battle - #lakewoodnews

The recall election against Green Mountain Water and Sanitation board member Thomas Stocker on May 2 was successful, according to unofficial numbers, with 305 votes being cast for Stocker's recall and 266 against. John Dahaney was elected to

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Marathoning the school year - #lakewoodnews

Fifth-grader Adrian Cortinas plays a lot of soccer, which also means he has to do a lot of running. So it's no surprise that when Lasley Elementary decided to start a Marathon Kids chapter, Cortinas was eager to join. "This year I ran a

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Ethics in business takes spotlight at annual awards event - #lakewoodnews

There is a commonly held belief that to be successful in business requires a lowering of ethical standards. That's what Sandy Woodson, a professor of ethics and environmental philosophy at Colorado School of Mines, told the audience gathered

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Creating their own path - #lakewoodnews

Clifton Oertli, 32, started his own programming and web development business when he was in high school. His business involved buying and selling items on eBay. Today, he owns two businesses in metro Denver: Resolute Brewing Co. andNEI Electric

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Community 'excited about moving forward in Jeffco' - #lakewoodnews

The day after Dr. Jason Glass was named the sole finalist for the Jeffco Public Schools superintendent job, he attended an administrators' meeting at the district's headquarters in Golden. "He addressed the group ... there was some good ...

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Broken windshields and a flooded mall - #lakewoodnews

  The Denver metro area was hit by a heavy and loud hail storm on the afternoon of May 8 that caused widespread damage all over Jefferson County. West Metro Fire and Rescue responded to ...

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Northglenn carnival offers food on four wheels - #lakewoodnews

It took exactly one year for a first-time event spolighting Denver's favorite food trucks in all their glory to turn into a much-anticipated carnival for the city of Northglenn and food truck vendors. "Its our biggest event of the season -- ...

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Going the distance: How to train for a 5K - #lakewoodnews

If it seems to you that 5K races are a dime a dozen, you would be right. According to research at Running USA, a not-for-profit organization that studies road races, the most popular race among long-distance events in 2015 was the 5K, with a

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Construction defects bill passes Legislature - #lakewoodnews

The state Legislature has passed a measure to address pent-up demand for more housing by promoting condominium construction. The Senate on May 4 unanimously passed House Bill 1279, which makes it harder for homeowners associations to sue builders ...

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BOE gives final budget direction - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Board of Education gave its final direction for the 2017/2018 budget to staff May 4 in preparation for budget adoption, which is scheduled for June 1. The $951.4 million budget came to the board May 4 with $5.6 million of

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Time to increase your happiness intelligence - #lakewoodnews

We hear a lot about our emotional intelligence these days. Do you take time to increase your Happiness Intelligence? This is much more important to your longstanding success and satisfaction than your EI or IQ. Let's explore this

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C-470 project gets federal loan - #lakewoodnews

The expansion of C-470 is getting financing from the federal government. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner announced on May 1 that a $109 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation had been awarded to the Colorado Department of Transportation

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'Vikings: Beyond the Legend' sails into Denver museum - #lakewoodnews

The setting is Scandinavia about 750 to 1100 CE. "Vikings: Beyond the Legend," the exhibit that arrived in March at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, does much to contradict the myths about big hairy barbarians with horns on their

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Celebrating another banner year on West Colfax - #lakewoodnews

With all the growth and improvements along West Colfax, it seems like there's some new milestone worth celebrating every week. The third annual West Colfax Lately Luncheon, held April 27, was the opportunity for the community to gather and

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Getting some healthy diet tips for the summer - #lakewoodnews

Only three people attended St. Anthony Hospital's first diabetes support group meeting in more than a year, but that just meant those in attendance had their diet and food questions answered on a much more personal level. "We're looking to

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Alex Oliver - #lakewoodnews

About me I was born in South Dakota, moved to Michigan, moved to Pennsylvania, then Arizona, then Colorado. My family has been in Colorado for about eight years now and it is by far my favorite state that I have lived in. I was homeschooled

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Rocky Mountain Hummer lands in Golden - #lakewoodnews

A 3,000 pound hummingbird made its way to Golden and landed permanently at the roundabout on South Golden Road at Ulysses Street. "We wanted to expand the collection in new and diverse ways," said Emilie Lewis, the chair of the City of

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Seeds of change sprouting in Mountair Park - #lakewoodnews

Of the list of things that would make residents around east Lakewood's Mountair Park feel safer about coming and going, it's a fair bet most wouldn't put a small farm at the top of the list. But the Mountair Park Community Farm, located at

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Project serves people who 'desperately need affordable housing' - #lakewoodnews

For most of its more than 30 years of existence, the Martischang tower at 5800 W. Alameda Ave. sat empty, staring over an asphalt landscape that passed it by. So there was a big crowd on the afternoon of April 27 when Metro West Housing Solutions

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Jeffco Schools names sole superintendent finalist - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Board of Education announced Dr. Jason E. Glass, superintendent of Eagle County Schools, as the sole finalist for the position as head of Jeffco Schools at a special meeting held May 1. "I am honored and excited to be

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Standout performers West Metro - #lakewoodnews

Casey Pruitt, baseball, senior, Alameda: In the Pirates' 7-0 shutout over Englewood on April 26, Pruitt went 4-for-4, scored two runs and stole four bases. Jordan Remley, golf, senior, Ralston

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Castle Rock entrepreneur plans to win governor's race - #lakewoodnews

He describes himself as the outsider candidate with the advantage of being a businessman rather than a career politician. He says he knows what it's like to be poor, but today enjoys leading what he calls one of the most successful ...

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Letter: Senators should show their faces - #lakewoodnews

I want to have an engaging and meaningful relationship with my senators. Is that too much to ask? This April, our members of Congress had two full weeks to come home and listen to their constituents

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Letter: Heroes in opioid fight - #lakewoodnews

Police, sheriffs and firefighters across Jefferson County deserve our thanks and praise for a job well done. This past Saturday they and local communities again spearheaded National Take-Back Day

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Letter: Make Trump keep his pledge - #lakewoodnews

House Bill 676 would expand medicare to all individuals residing in the US and its territories. This is a comprehensive bill that gets for-profit companies out of health care and provides a solid

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Letter: Support Parks and Wildlife - #lakewoodnews

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Bear Creek wrapping up first lacrosse season - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- For a first-year program, the Bear Creek girls lacrosse team can take some pride in the way the group played against some of the best teams in the state. Bear Creek (2-9, 1-6) concludes league play against Chatfield on May 2 at

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Quick rise to prowess puts her in rare club - #lakewoodnews

After watching Jordan Remley hit a precise approach shot toward the 18th green at Broken Tee Englewood to finish a 3-under-par round of 69, I assumed I was observing a young lady who had been

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Editorial cartoon May 4 - #lakewoodnews

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Jeffco Schools names superintendent finalist - #lakewoodnews

The Jefferson County Board of Education announced Dr. Jason E. Glass, current Superintendent of Eagle County Schools, as its sole finalist for the position of Jeffco Schools newest superintendent ...

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Western end of C-470 expansion to start soon - #lakewoodnews

With the long-planned expansion of C-470 in full swing, construction on the segment between Wadsworth Boulevard and the South Platte River is set to begin this month. On Colorado Department of Transportation maps of the project, that stretch is

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Productivity 101: Three simple secrets to success - #lakewoodnews

Productive = achieving or producing results. Productivity isn't an absolute. It's a sliding scale that generally refers to how efficiently someone is able to produce desired results. Productivity is about being focused vs. scattered.

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Construction defects compromise passes House - #lakewoodnews

A construction defects bill introduced as a bipartisan compromise passed the Colorado House of Representatives unanimously on April 24 and was sent to the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee. House Bill 1279, introduced last month,

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Colorado Community Media wins 48 awards - #lakewoodnews

Colorado Community Media won 48 awards in the annual Colorado Press Association contest. Among the honors, the Littleton Independent took home the Editorial Sweepstakes award at the press association convention April 22 in Lakewood. The award was

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Kombucha taps Colorado market - #lakewoodnews

After brewing kombucha in his kitchen for several years, Castle Rock resident Marc Gaudreault decided to turn his product into a commercial business. One year ago, he founded TruBucha, a kombrewery operating out of a commercial kitchen in Denver.

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Unlock the optimist within you to achieve a life worth living - #lakewoodnews

Life is what happens all around you. Every moment of every day. Life happens. You have complete and total control over how you think and how you react. The issue isn't what's happening -- it's your thoughts about what is happening. It's

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