Hands-on History camp registration opens this month - #lakewoodnews

A popular summer camp that allows kids ages 6-12 explore history through cowboy roping, gold panning, schoolhouse lessons and more will return to Golden History Museum and Park. Hands-on History

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The real story rarely starts or ends where we think it does - #lakewoodnews

The penultimate sentence of one of my favorite stories goes "But for them, that was only the beginning of the real story." That has always struck me as unusually profound, especially coming, as ...

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Remodeled Ace Hi Tavern building aims to maintain, enhance spirit of classic bar - #lakewoodnews

One of Golden's oldest buildings is starting the new year with a new look -- and an additional tenant. Since it first opened inside the historic Opera House Building on Washington Street nearly

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Theaters offer variety through rest of season - #lakewoodnews

Winter has many appealing facets besides that beautiful mountain snow -- arts events are top of the list for me and I'm looking forward to revisiting Monet's art at the Denver Art Museum, plus ...

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Doing less on our way to success - #lakewoodnews

Happy new year! Over the years, especially at the new year, I have found myself focusing on the things I want to start doing in the coming year that will help me achieve success when it comes to the ...

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Inclusivity through Lakewood's Camp Paha - #lakewoodnews

For some residents throughout the Denver metro area, Lakewood's Camp Paha, a summer camp program for youth and young adults with disabilities, is their last option. They may have been rejected at

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Colorado Rumble want you to watch their games - #lakewoodnews

Chuck Estrada says the game of indoor soccer is similar to hockey. Teams play with six players each at a time, including goalies, on a turf field surrounded by hockey boards. The game, played in ...

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A look at crime in Lakewood in 2019 - #lakewoodnews

It was a wild, busy year for the Lakewood Police Department. From the murders at Belmar Park to the I-70 crash that left four people dead, Lakewood Police and the Jefferson County courthouse have had ...

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A look back at Lakewood in 2019 - #lakewoodnews

The city of Lakewood's 2019 was dominated by headlines pertaining to elections, lawsuits, new Lakewood City Council ordinances, 50th birthdays, a government shutdown and more. With the new calendar ...

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Please review and rank how you feel about our survey - #lakewoodnews

In order to better serve my readers, please take the survey that follows this sentence. How did I do? Would you recommend that sentence to a friend? If so, why? If not, why? Will you read more of my

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Kids' boxes are more than packaging - #lakewoodnews

There are millions of boxes being delivered to front doors this winter. Sometimes what is in the box is not as fun as the container itself. Children can spend an amazing amount of entertainment time

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Focus on the FLOTUS in new book - #lakewoodnews

The chair you now sit in was once occupied by someone else. You are the second or fifth or 44th to hold the job but get ready: in this position, everything you do is critiqued and measured against

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Student leaders 'making way for change' in tobacco conversation - #lakewoodnews

On a professional development day in September, Wheat Ridge High School teachers, administrators and staff sat down for a student presentation on how to better connect with students. The tactics ...

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Shopping List: Milk, eggs, vehicle registration - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County residents can now avoid a dreaded trip to the DMV in favor of renewing their vehicle registration and tags at a location many of them already visit every week: King Soopers. Last

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RTD mulls cutbacks amid driver shortage - #lakewoodnews

The Regional Transportation District has responded to its much-publicized driver shortage with a proposal to cut six bus routes and reduce a variety of other services, including both light rail and ...

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Jeffco Eats partners with school pantries - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood resident Barb Moore recently received a phone call from McLain Community High School about a student whose family was being evicted, and father was losing his job. The student was worried

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Man hit, killed by light rail train in Golden - #lakewoodnews

A 34-year-old man was hit and killed by an RTD light rail train in Golden on Friday, Dec. 20, according to the Golden Police Department. The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on the W-line light rail

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Start a new decade loud, quiet or with a roar - #lakewoodnews

With the metro area's cultural scene booming, New Year's Eve offers a way to ring in 2020 for everyone. I've selected five options, ranging from small and intimate to big and brash, which will allow

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'Tis the season for joy and wonder - #lakewoodnews

Tis the season. As we go through the years, and with each passing season, we also seem to go through the seasons of life. We have seasons of joy and happiness, winning seasons, losing seasons, ...

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It's five, seven, five / for those who participate / in haiku contest - #lakewoodnews

The time has come, the haiku said. The best way to start a new year is with a haiku contest, especially a year that is as numerically unique as 2020. Please enter one and only one in the traditional ...

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Not waiting for the midnight hour: Area residents, businesses share alternative traditions for New Year's Eve - #lakewoodnews

Every three years or so, fire engineer Wendi Smith with the Denver Fire Department finds herself working on New Year's Eve -- a 24-hour shift starting at 7:30 p.m., usually entailing a constant ...

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`Vast majority' of vaping illnesses blamed on vitamin E - #lakewoodnews

Health officials now blame vitamin E acetate for the "vast majority" of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses and they say doctors should monitor patients more closely after they go home

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Man shot and killed by Lakewood Police after standoff - #lakewoodnews

One man, age 47, is dead after a Lakewood Police officer shot and killed him during an incident at a Lakewood duplex. Lakewood Police were called to the duplex in the afternoon of Dec. 19 at the 2400

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U.S. Rep. Perlmutter: Evidence against Trump 'overwhelming' - #lakewoodnews

The U.S. House of Representatives acted as expected Dec. 18 when it voted to impeach President Donald Trump over his alleged actions in a July 25 call with the president of Ukraine. Among the

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Local Set shows the personal side of Red Rocks - #lakewoodnews

The third annual Local Set series, which runs almost weekly through April 3, aims to bring a little intimacy to Red Rocks Amphitheatre by bringing audiences up close and behind the scenes of the

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Immersive experience is holiday display on steroids - #lakewoodnews

Yes, I know it's a long way to Aurora for some of you, but Camp Christmas offers such a happy destination that I'm hoping readers will consider a trek. The giant Hangar at Stanley Marketplace is ...

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Operation Christmas Child spreads spirit of giving - #lakewoodnews

Receiving gifts was a concept that Yuliya Shubina wasn't accustomed to as a child. Shubina grew up in a Third World country in Central Asia and receiving gifts was impossible, she says. But all of ...

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It may be leap of faith, but 2020 should be a standout - #lakewoodnews

Along with being the most poetic-sounding year of the century, 2020 will be a leap year. I know someone who was born on leap year day. When she turned 64, she told people she was 16. She also ...

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Apply these five strategies to achieve greater success - #lakewoodnews

"People are basically the same the world over. Everybody wants the same things -- to be happy, to be healthy, to be at least reasonably prosperous, and to be secure. They want friends, peace of ...

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Let there be lights - #lakewoodnews

David Martin is beginning to be known around his neighborhood as "the Christmas lights guy." His house, at 851 S. Kline Drive in Lakewood, is known for its extravagant display of multi-colored ...

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Editorial cartoon for Dec. 19 - #lakewoodnews

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STEM suspect makes brief court appearance - #lakewoodnews

The younger STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting suspect was in court for a brief hearing on Dec. 16 in which he was scheduled to enter a plea, but the hearing was continued until February at the ...

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$5,000 penalty dished out to Save Our Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Save Our Lakewood, an independent expenditure committee registered in Lakewood with the purpose to support candidates who favor slower growth, has been fined $5,000 after a complaint against the

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Troy Pachner picks up career coaching win #400 - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Fittingly, Troy Pachner won his 400th career coaching victory on a basketball court in Jeffco. Arapahoe's 73-44 victory over Lakewood on Dec. 13 in the semifinals of the Bear Creek

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Looking back on a quarter-century - #lakewoodnews

Some 25 years ago... Bill Clinton was President, Hillary was just as unpopular, and the unpopularity of her signature policy initiative led to an electoral drubbing of Democrats. Also, the world had

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Arvada West girls hoops off to best start in 5 years - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- It wasn't the prettiest of victories, but Arvada West's home-opener victory Dec. 11 marked the best start for the program in five years. The Wildcats (3-1 record) held Boulder (1-4) to

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Alameda transfer gives Bear Creek boys hoops offensive spark - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Luis Miera has come home. After three years at Alameda International and helping the Pirates to 18-7 record last year averaging 15.3 points per game, Miera transferred to Bear Creek High

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With suicidal ideation high in Jeffco, groups launch community trainings - #lakewoodnews

Before attending a community QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer Training), former educator Cecelia Lange would never have considered directly asking if an individual was feeling suicidal, she

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FirstBank covers vet bills to inspire giving - #lakewoodnews

FirstBank employees went undercover as vet techs-in-training at seven animal clinics across the state Dec. 9 to surprise pet owners by covering their veterinary bills. The bank gave away more than

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Assisted living facility hit by stomach flu outbreak - #lakewoodnews

On Dec. 11, residents at Brookdale Meridian Arvada, an assisted living facility, were asked to stay in their apartments through Dec. 15 or potentially longer after a stomach flu outbreak occurred in

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Brain differences may be tied to obesity, study of children finds - #lakewoodnews

New results from the largest long-term study of brain development and children's health raise provocative questions about obesity and brain function. Does excess body weight somehow reduce brain ...

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Members of Congress serving metro area weigh in on possible Trump impeachment - #lakewoodnews

A look at what some U.S. representatives are saying on social media

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An ode to Lakewood's Joe Margotte - #lakewoodnews

40 West Arts District Board Chair and Executive Director for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino remembers Joe Margotte never being empty handed when Margotte would

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An ode to Lakewood's Joe Margotte - #lakewoodnews

40 West Arts District Board Chair and Executive Director for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino remembers Joe Margotte never being empty handed when Margotte would

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An ode to Lakewood's Joe Margotte - #lakewoodnews

40 West Arts District Board Chair and Executive Director for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino remembers Joe Margotte never being empty handed when Margotte would

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Colorado Mountain Club plans benefit gala - #lakewoodnews

The first blind person to summit Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits will be the keynote speaker at the Colorado Mountain Club's inaugural benefit gala. Erik Weihenmayer, who lost his

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An ode to Lakewood's Joe Margotte - #lakewoodnews

40 West Arts District Board Chair and Executive Director for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino remembers Joe Margotte never being empty handed when Margotte would

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Golden girls hoops rallies to defeat Bear Creek in season opener - #lakewoodnews

GOLDEN -- Senior Allyson Goodwin found her scoring touch when it really counted Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Golden High School. Goodwin didn't score through three quarters for Golden, but she got the hot

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An ode to Lakewood's Joe Margotte - #lakewoodnews

40 West Arts District Board Chair and Executive Director for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino remembers Joe Margotte never being empty handed when Margotte would

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Kicking off the holidays in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

The holiday season feels like it is truly beginning in Lakewood each year when the city hosts its Lakewood Lights event. The event is a community gathering where residents have a chance to see the

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Rachel Lucero - #lakewoodnews

About us My husband and I are both natives. I grew up in the Lakewood area and went to Bear Creek High School. My husband went to North High School in Denver. This is just where I was raised. Both

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An ode to Lakewood's Joe Margotte - #lakewoodnews

40 West Arts District Board Chair and Executive Director for the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District Bill Marino remembers Joe Margotte never being empty handed when Margotte would

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Police arrest alleged serial rapist - #lakewoodnews

Darrell Wall is suspected of luring transient and homeless women to his trailer and then allegedly sexually assaulting them in the Lakewood area, according to law enforcement. He was arraigned in a

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Grizzly bears relocated from Argentina to Colorado - #lakewoodnews

Ten grizzly bears from a zoo in Argentina are adjusting to their new home at Colorado's Wild Animal Sanctuary. The bruins were flown from Argentina to Dallas then driven to Keenesburg, north ...

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DDRC Players find new home at Colorado ACTS - #lakewoodnews

It's a good problem to have when a small theater has grown over the years to the point that it needs a bigger venue to accommodate its audience. And it's particularly rewarding for the ...

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Letter to the editor: Violated his oath - #lakewoodnews

The President of the United States takes an oath of office required by our Constitution. Every President from George Washington to Abraham Lincoln to Franklin Roosevelt has affirmed this oath. They ...

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Letter to the editor: Enough of impeachment - #lakewoodnews

Had enough TV coverage of people with nothing to say, opinions of Harvard leftists, cover-up of the corruption of Joe Biden, known mainly as the comedians' livelihood for decades? Hasn't all of ...

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Letter to the editor: Reliable witnesses for impeachment - #lakewoodnews

The impeachment hearings are bringing out far more than I expected, from incredibly reliable nonpartisan witnesses, both diplomats and constitutional scholars. It has been made clear that our ...

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Letter to the editor: Something stinks - #lakewoodnews

Our community and our state need to deal with our methane problem. Methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas and therefore, a major driver of climate disruption, in the ...

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Shift with the times, or be shifted - #lakewoodnews

"The only constant in life is change"--my Dad. And, probably, lots of people before him. Given the wisdom of that adage, I've always wondered what it takes for people to stay ahead of the ...

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District leaders preview four potential changes coming to Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

After dropping their children off at school for the day, about a dozen parents from schools across the area gathered to discuss what their kids are learning every day, the future of the district and ...

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Taking sports to the extreme - #lakewoodnews

When Andrew Fraser was a boy growing up in Littleton, he knew he wanted to fly. Not only would he daydream of gliding through the sky, but at night, he would have active lucid dreams about flying. He ...

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Relentless barking is the sound of entitled thinking - #lakewoodnews

Welcome to the neighborhood, but your dog has been barking for two hours -- and it's not the first time. Welcome to the neighborhood, but your dog has been barking for two hours -- and it's not ...

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Do you want better results? Try examining four words - #lakewoodnews

Do you want better results? For most of us, the answer is yes. We want better results in one or more areas of our personal lives or in our business. As a matter of fact, when I have asked people what ...

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Colorado auto group takes high polluters off road: 5 things to know - #lakewoodnews

In 2007, Colorado's then-Gov. Bill Ritter made a push to tackle climate change. Among the efforts: suggesting that Colorado adopt a policy similar to California's stringent auto-emission regulations. ...

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U.S. scores above average in reading, science, lags in math - #lakewoodnews

American students may not be reading any better, but they're moving up in rankings of educational achievement worldwide because many of their peers in other countries are performing worse. And ...

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Cherry Creek downs Columbine for state championship - #lakewoodnews

What a difference a year can make. Cherry Creek harped for a week prior to meeting Columbine in the Dec. 7 Class 5A state championship game at Empower Field at Mile High about how bad it felt after ...

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Action Center breaks a record and piles in socks - #lakewoodnews

The line of cars piled up outside The Action Center parking lot on Dec. 4, and it only grew throughout the afternoon. In those cars were residents who were in a gift giving mood, and it wasn't

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Holiday gift shop helps families in need at holidays - #lakewoodnews

Parents and guardians facing hardship can get toys for their children for free at the Action Center's holiday gift shop. The gift shop will be open from Monday, Dec. 9 to Saturday, Dec. 14, from

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Holiday Art Market offers unique items, connection to local artists - #lakewoodnews

From the wood he collects to the product it becomes, everything that Dave Hawley makes has a story. Aspen trees are transformed into little wooden bowls and birch and pine trees become miniature, 3D

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Editorial cartoon for Dec. 5 - #lakewoodnews

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The smell of the season at Benchmark - #lakewoodnews

There are quite a few different approaches to take when it comes to Christmas plays, and Lakewood's Benchmark Theatre decided to embrace the warmth and humor of the season with its regional

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Odd observations from turkey week - #lakewoodnews

It's like rai-ee-ain, on your wedding day.... And isn't it ironic? With all due respect to the phenomenal musical/lyrical talent of Alanis Morissette, rain on your wedding day isn't actually,

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Students with disabilities find jobs through Project SEARCH - #lakewoodnews

From an early age, Arvada resident Chris Cannizzaro was acquainted with the radiology department; even now, he can recall MRIs he had as a toddler. "As a kid, I was afraid of the MRI machine," he

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Jeffco avoids potential 'dead-ends' of new state grad requirements - #lakewoodnews

When Arvada High junior Sebastian Owens takes the SAT this spring, he's not only counting on scores good enough to get him into the college of his choice; he's also hoping for math and English

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Doing your part from the heart - #lakewoodnews

No matter the skill level, interests or time constraints of Denver metro area residents, there is a way they can make a difference this winter. Whether it's donating time, toys, money or labor,

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Problem with heights is just medium high - #lakewoodnews

Don't look down. I would rather not look down from high places. How about you? I don't have it bad, and it's not vertigo. The misconception about Alfred Hitchcock's film "Vertigo" is that

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One thing tops gratitude -- the gratitude leftovers - #lakewoodnews

Who in your circle of family and friends really prefers the Thanksgiving leftovers over the actual Thanksgiving Day dinner or meal? Well you can count me as one of those who loves leftovers in that

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Lakewood's suspected serial rapist arrested - #lakewoodnews

On the afternoon of 11/29/19, an off-duty Lakewood Police Department Agent was in Fort Collins when she recognized the van and trailer of a suspected serial rapist in Lakewood. The Agent immediately ...

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E-cigarette effect on teen smoking is far from settled - #lakewoodnews

In almost any other year it would be hailed as a public health victory: The smoking rate among U.S. high schoolers took its biggest hit ever this year, federal figures show, falling to a new low. ...

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Green Mountain's postseason run ends with state semifinal loss - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Green Mountain's most successful postseason football run in 20 years came to an end at blustery cold Jeffco Stadium on Nov. 30. "It sucks right now, but it was awesome to come out

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I'm thankful for my things - #lakewoodnews

"I think the greatest thing about things is they remind you of people." --Fred Rodgers, as told by Jeanne Marie Laskas in the New York Times Magazine I keep things. I frame things, I hang things

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Finding thankfulness in the struggle - #lakewoodnews

I have a friend. I know. Big surprise for everybody who knows me. Anyway, this friend of mine is having a difficult time right now in his life. Or, to be more specific, in his marriage. That's

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Difficult conversations important - #lakewoodnews

Are parent and child conversations getting harder and more important than ever? Every stage of growth requires important conversations. Along the way your family has surrounded children with what

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Editorial Cartoon for 11/28 - #lakewoodnews

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Colorado Brew Plus and Outdoor Lab partner for Colorado Gives Day - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County is a generous community. "And when you live in Jefferson County," said Paige Brophy, executive director of the Outdoor Lab Foundation, "you want to give back in any way you

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Breaking records at The Action Center - #lakewoodnews

Thaddeus Stebens doesn't want people to take little things in everyday life for granted. He is homeless, but primarily stays in the Westminster area where he does traffic control for a living.

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A redemption song for Ebenezer Scrooge - #lakewoodnews

The term "Scrooge" has come to describe one who is miserly, cheap and uncaring, but that's not who Ebenezer Scrooge really is, according to actor Larry Cahn. And he should know -- he's

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Snowstorm brings 'treacherous' driving conditions - #lakewoodnews

As a snowstorm continued across Colorado, authorities were urging motorists not to travel Tuesday morning. By 7 a.m., government offices were announcing closures or delayed starts across the ...

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Tale of innovative artwork follows fascinating thread - #lakewoodnews

When someone mentions "quilt," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Your aunt? Your grandmother? Your grandmother's aunt? Me? I think of the young woman who cleans my teeth. Lindsay ...

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Murmurs of disappointment, shouts of gratitude - #lakewoodnews

Many times, it seems like just the opposite of this headline, doesn't it? How often do we find ourselves shouting out about our disappointment and then only quietly murmuring about our gratitude? ...

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Storm could bring a foot or more of snow to Denver metro area - #lakewoodnews

The National Weather Service issued the following information this morning about the approaching storm: A winter storm will strengthen as it moves over the mountains and across northeastern

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Getting up after 'falling back' - #lakewoodnews

About one in every three American adults already doesn't get enough sleep, and the end of daylight-saving time can throw another wrench into the equation -- even though the day "gains" an hour

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Practical ways to help cut down on holiday waste - #lakewoodnews

Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year's -- about a million extra tons of garbage each week, according to the National Environmental Education

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It's in the cards - #lakewoodnews

It's that holiday-card time of year again. But before you open up the address book or spreadsheet, read up on some modern etiquette for addressing those to whom you're sending your jolly good

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Tire Mom's new book shares story of loss and healing - #lakewoodnews

It's common knowledge how important vehicle maintenance is to having a safe driving experience, but there's one thing many don't consider until there's a problem -- tire condition. Diana

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The play's the thing - #lakewoodnews

Millennial parents who haven't visited a playground in a decade or two are in for a surprise: The new era of playgrounds is a heck of a lot more fun than the safety-obsessed playscapes of the 1990s ...

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Confidently pursuing our success is needed approach - #lakewoodnews

Perhaps you do not agree with the statement that there is power in the way we see ourselves, and that is OK, I welcome you to challenge the theory here. There are countless stories of success where ...

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Nicknames can be enigmatic, charismatic, emblematic, problematic - #lakewoodnews

Most of us, including me, have nicknames. Most of us who have nicknames didn't nickname ourselves, and that's where this column comes in. Like everything else that we say and do these days, ...

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Dancing the night away in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Residents packed the Clements Community Center on Nov. 15 to dance the night away. The dance was part of the city of Lakewood's Recreation & Inclusive Services for Everyone (R.I.S.E.) program.

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Ralston Valley football grinds out victory over Arapahoe - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Ralston Valley quarterback Walker Brickle even got into the running game for the Mustangs' late Nov. 15 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Brickle's 10-yard touchdown run late in the

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Lakewood's Pete Roybal reflects - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood City Councilmember Pete Roybal's eight-year term has come to an end. On Nov. 5, Anita Springsteen was elected to fill his seat. She will be sworn in on Nov. 25. We spoke to Roybal about

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Pomona football hits its stride in playoff win over Legend - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Pomona offense came alive in the second quarter Nov. 15 at the North Area Athletic Complex. No. 12-seed Legend held a 7-0 lead on No. 5 Pomona in the second round of the Class 5A football

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Letter to the editor: What are we paying for? - #lakewoodnews

Do we really understand what "we are paying for" with the taxes we pay? Our Governments, Employees and Representatives don't always appear to be transparent or clear in where taxes go. Laws and ...

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Green Mountain football gets playoff revenge against Erie - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Green Mountain was able to clear the memories of its season-ending loss a year ago to Erie on Nov. 16 at Jeffco Stadium. The No. 8-seeded Rams scored 27 unanswered points after falling

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Golden soccer comes up short in state semifinal - #lakewoodnews

AURORA -- Golden threw everything except the kitchen sink trying to get a late equalizing goal in the Class 4A boys soccer state semifinal game Nov. 13 at Legacy Stadium. "We sent guys up and took

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Letter to the editor: HOPE bill for Alzheimer's help - #lakewoodnews

Today, 73,000 Coloradans are living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. Last year, 252,000 of their family members and friends provided 287 million hours of unpaid care to support their ...

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Observing International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - #lakewoodnews

A news article from San Diego popped up in my email this weekend: "Man Kills Estranged Wife and 3 Sons." The subhead - the woman had obtained a restraining order fewer than 24 hours before the

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Happy little holiday outing ideas - #lakewoodnews

I went for a little run the other night, and, as usual, I tracked it with Endomondo. No, I'm not going to tell you my time, my distance, my average speed ... Nothing. Not your business. And it's

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Editorial Cartoon for 1121 - #lakewoodnews

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Family Leadership Training Institute accepting applications - #lakewoodnews

Denver residents Julie and Catalina Kerwin have spent plenty of time together wandering around Sloan's Lake. The mother, daughter pair saw the wildlife like birds and geese living in an area that

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Coors brewery in Golden is here for the long haul, with modernization coming - #lakewoodnews

Molson Coors' corporate offices may be moving out of downtown Denver, but the brewery in Golden isn't going anywhere. In fact, Molson Coors announced plans to modernize the brewery at the same

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Jefferson County commissioners approve 2020 budget - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo on Nov. 12 pointed out that Jefferson County is not the first jurisdiction to face budget cuts. "And it won't be the last," she said. "But I think

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District data highlights need for longer lunch times - #lakewoodnews

A Nov. 13 presentation to the Board of Education from leaders with the district's Food & Nutrition Services sparked some board members to call for a change in how much time students have to eat

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Casino night to help fund volleyball scholarships - #lakewoodnews

Community members are invited to spend a "Night in Monte Carlo" to help support the scholarship programs of 303 Volleyball Academy and its sister club Colorado Alliance. The 21-plus fundraising event

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Marines mark Veterans Day at memorial site in Golden - #lakewoodnews

Nearly 100 Marines, veterans and community members gathered at the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Memorial to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 10. The ceremony included a colors presentation,

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After 70 plus years, Rockley Music Center to say goodbye to Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

During the Rockley family's 70 plus years of operating the Rockley Music Center on West Colfax, adapting to the needs of the community has been vital. When Melvin and Mildred Rockley opened the

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Some tips for Thanksgiving hosts - #lakewoodnews

Hosting Thanksgiving isn't for the faint of heart. There are more dishes than you might usually serve. More timing concerns because of that. More pots and plates to wash. And perhaps more family ...

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Mayors discuss building shelters, avoiding growth caps at annual roudtable - #lakewoodnews

At the annual Mayors Roundtable hosted by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Herb Atchison of Westminster focused his opening remarks on the relationship between metro Denver mayors. His point was

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Cholesterol levels dropping, but many still need care - #lakewoodnews

Some good health news: Americans' cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment. Researchers say the report, released Nov. 11, suggests a ...

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In Colorado, 24 high-hazard dams are seen as problematic - #lakewoodnews

Two dozen aging dams in Colorado were in unsatisfactory condition and are located in places where their failure would likely kill at least one person, according to an Associated Press investigation ...

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Paul takes Lakewood mayor race - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul will keep his position for another four years as election results show a clear victory. With all the ballots counted, the end tally showed Paul with 54.7% of the votes for

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Sustainability in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Before Paul Fleischer's Lakewood farm was a farm, it was a vacant lot that sat at 2005 S. Zephyr Court for over 30 years. Fleischer, who moved to the farm four years ago, had the property's soil

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Four arrested over death of 56-year-old - #lakewoodnews

Nearly a month after 56-year-old Rene Perez was shot and killed in a parking lot at an apartment complex at the 200 block of South Teller Street, four suspects in connection to the case are now in ...

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Letter to the editor: Getting what we pay for - #lakewoodnews

The defeats of state Proposition CC and Jefferson County 1-A are a continuation of Colorado taxpaying voters refusing to pay for revenue increases needed for important services. When we got ...

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Letter to the editor: How to fill the 1A shortfall - #lakewoodnews

Now that Jeffco's stealth tax-revenue-increasing Issue 1A has been roundly rejected, what are the distraught 88,422 voters who favored it to do? Rather than sock themselves and their already ...

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Responding to emergencies with high-tech - #lakewoodnews

Get in. Get the victim. Get out. All in less than six minutes. The West Metro Fire Rescue Training Center hosted a competition on Nov. 5 during which four teams of developers competed with their

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Foster to become district's first dual language option school - #lakewoodnews

Next school year will mark the establishment of Jeffco's first Dual Language Option School, with Arvada's Foster Elementary transforming into Foster Dual Language PK-8 School. That decision was

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A busy post-season weekend of action for Faith Christian - #lakewoodnews

Faith Christian has had a very successful Fall Sports season in 2019 and they looked to add to that success on Nov. 9. Faith Christian had three teams competing in the state playoffs, Boys Soccer

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So, what is the Lakewood Watchdog? - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood resident Dan Smith wants the Lakewood Watchdog newspaper to be looked at as traditional media outlet. The Watchdog, published quarterly, often refers to Lakewood's government as "the ...

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Consistent healthy self-image leads to consistent success - #lakewoodnews

"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." ­­-- Dwayne Johnson Having spent so much time studying personal ...

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Lovers of classic machines are caught in a type warp - #lakewoodnews

Watched a documentary about typewriters. Titled "California Typewriter." Came out in 2016. Numerous segments. Featuring typewriter loyalists: Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard. Others less ...

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Reporter Stories: Monday morning quarterbacking the city votes - #lakewoodnews

Community Editors David Gilbert and Nick Puckett discuss November's municipal election results in Littleton, Parker and the Metro-North area to determine if there are any common themes.

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Standley Lake dino event digs into region's past - #lakewoodnews

A special event at the Standley Lake Nature Center Nov. 16 seeks to dig deep into the area's prehistoric past. The City of Westminster's Parks, Recreation & Library Department invites

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Pomona makes history with fifth straight team state title - #lakewoodnews

THORNTON -- Pomona gymnastics flipped, twisted and vaulted its way into the history books Nov. 7 at Thornton High School. The Panthers claimed their fifth straight Class 5A gymnastics team state

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Meet with the legislators who represent Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

Get a sneak peek at the 2020 Colorado Legislative Session from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the League of Women Voters Night Out With Your Legislators event at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow

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The three big challenges facing the new school board - #lakewoodnews

As expected, this November's election was a relatively low-turnout affair, with no major state or national political offices being determined at the polls. However, there were local school board

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I don't need to win the lottery to provide tender loving attention - #lakewoodnews

As of this writing, the nationwide Powerball jackpot is $60 million. A few years ago, when it had climbed crazily to hundreds of millions, I was asked what kind of car I would buy if I had that kind

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An Open Letter to Every Person Between the Ages of Nine and Twenty-four - #lakewoodnews

You're scaring me. Look, I know we've stuck you in a world that's in disarray. We're a little confused, ourselves. We're not sure if we're supposed to tell you to work hard, stay focused

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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 14 - #lakewoodnews

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New city councilmembers looking forward to solving challenges, collaborating - #lakewoodnews

Beginning in 2020, Laura Weinberg is looking forward to using the gavel at Golden City Council meetings. But she is also looking forward to tackling some of the community's issues. A few of these

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Ballot measure Jeffco 1A doesn't pass - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader believes the most valuable asset to the sheriff's office is the people who work there. "They do a great job keeping Jefferson County safe," Shrader said.

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Crash in Lakewood leaves 23-year-old dead - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police have identified 23-year old Nicholas Kassera of Golden as the victim of a crash that occurred at the intersection of South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Florida Avenue. The crash

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DFF encourages wide-eyed viewing - #lakewoodnews

With all the streaming services out there, and all the devices capable of becoming a movie screen, film festivals provide a fading resource -- an opportunity to see independent and streaming movies ...

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Denver turns on bright new night light - #lakewoodnews

One of my favorite things about public art is that it encourages artists to think on a grander scale. But the new Denver Theatre District permanent installation goes a step beyond, as it provides

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Permission to skip tradition - #lakewoodnews

For people who don't care for the traditional Thanksgiving Day dishes, prefer a lighter meal or just hate cooking (and the cleaning), there are options. Dietitians are ready with advice for

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With bus driver shortage at peak, student athletes miss hours of classtime - #lakewoodnews

What happens when there's a school bus driver shortage? A chain reaction, said Autumn Sereno, assistant principal and athletic coach at Lakewood's Green Mountain High School. The chain of events ...

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Veterans honored in Golden - #lakewoodnews

About 250 people attended a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 8 at the Coors brewery in Golden. The event's speakers were the U.S. Army's 1st Sgt. Myrl Johnson who works as the director of operations

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RTD community meetings planned - #lakewoodnews

The public is invited to join Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board Director Natalie Menten in a discussion about ridership performance, subsidy levels, alternatives to high-subsidy routes,

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Schooley wins District 3, but running mate loses to Miller - #lakewoodnews

When first results came in at 7:08 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 5, Jefferson County Board of Education candidate Stephanie Schooley was shown to be leading over Rob Applegate, while Susan Miller led over

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Secret Service study: School shooters showed warning signs - #lakewoodnews

Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history of disciplinary trouble and their behavior concerned others but was never reported, according ...

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Application period open for 2020 Daniels Scholarship - #lakewoodnews

The Daniels Fund has opened its annual application process for the Daniels Scholarship Program. Students must turn in an application by Nov. 15 at 4 p.m., according to a news release for the

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Abenicio Rael - #lakewoodnews

About me I am an avid outdoorsman. I do a lot of fishing and hunting. I've lived in Lakewood with my wife and two kids for six years now. We try to stay involved in the city by going to activities

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New sculpture celebrates vibrance of Colfax - #lakewoodnews

A new sculpture from the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District is looking to bring a little more vibrancy to the corridor. The sculpture, which is bright pink and shaped in the logo of the BID,

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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 7 - #lakewoodnews

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Día de los Muertos in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

The spirit of Día de los Muertos came to life in the 40 West Arts District on Nov. 1. The arts district celebrated the holiday as it coincided with first Fridays, an event where galleries and

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Blaming one bad call is ... a bad call - #lakewoodnews

You may already know that I'm a bit of a sports fanatic, so fall is full of abundance for me - football, hockey, and more than a passing interest in the World Series this year ... I actually

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Aim your anger appropriately Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

Just so you know where I'm coming from as I direct my ire at some of the people in this community, let me give you a little background on things that matter in the last few weeks: Our local

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Some good news about the Colorado River and fly fishing - #lakewoodnews

In terms of water development by public agencies of western slope water resources there is no greater nor numerous partnerships than Denver Water and the Colorado River water system, and the Fraser

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HUD to help Jeffco foster kids get started - #lakewoodnews

Housing costs in the Denver metro area are hard enough, but imagine trying to get your first place without a parent's help, or a childhood home to fall back to. "Trying to make it, with no home

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Green Mountain's Geometry in Construction program expands - #lakewoodnews

Traditional math classes in high school typically involve students working on math problems revolving around hypothetical scenarios but when Green Mountain High School's Scott Burke arrived on the

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Third Warren Tech center to be built in Littleton - #lakewoodnews

After setting its sights on opening a third campus for Warren Tech - Jeffco's Career and Technical Education (CTE) center that has attracted statewide media attention for its programming -- the

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'But make it fashion' at DFW - #lakewoodnews

For more than a decade, Denver Fashion Week has showcased some of the most exciting talents in the metro area's fashion and salon worlds, and it's back this year with plenty of style and imagination

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Woman found dead in Lakewood motel - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood Police Department is searching for answers after a woman's body was found inside a motel in the early morning of Nov. 2. At around 3:15 a.m. on Nov. 2, police were called to the Chalet ...

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Initial results show Schooley, Miller ahead in school board races - #lakewoodnews

Initial results show Schooley, Miller ahead in school board races When first results came in at 7:08 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 5, ...

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Paul holds lead in Lakewood mayor race - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul is on his way to holding his position for another four years as election results on Nov. 5 show that ...

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Voters narrowly rejecting Proposition DD in early returns - #lakewoodnews

The following is how a statewide Colorado ballot question fared on Election Night that would ask voters to legalize sports betting and allow the state to tax it to send millions of dollars to ...

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Jeffco voters against de-Brucing in first results - #lakewoodnews

As first results came in on Nov. 5, 55.99% of votes counted are against passing ballot measure Jeffco 1A. By 7:14 p.m., 129,847 votes ...

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Proposition CC: Yes votes leading in early returns - #lakewoodnews

The following is how a statewide Colorado ballot question fared on Election Night that would eliminate future TABOR -- Taxpayer's Bill of Rights -- refunds and instead use that money for K-12 ...

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Jefferson County Election 2019 - #lakewoodnews

Early results of Election 2019 for Jefferson County, Colorado.

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Focusing on the fantastic frees us from fear and failures - #lakewoodnews

Wow, there are six "f" words in the title of this column. And I am sure you have noticed that they are slightly different from what some might think about when they consider the "f" word. If ...

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OK, OK, there's no two ways about it - #lakewoodnews

I had writer's block. I had no original ideas. I knew if the block lingered, I would revert, and harangue about the injustices being, like, done, like, to, like, the English language. So I went to

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7-Eleven shooting leaves man dead - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police have reported that a 28-year-old man was found dead at a 7-Eleven. On Nov. 3 at around 11:50 p.m., police were called to the 7-Eleven at 1107 S. Sheridan Blvd. for reports of a man

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Lack of foster parents inspires Arvada family to adopt - #lakewoodnews

Two years ago, Arvada residents Autumn and Steve Guzman drove down to a congregate care facility in Adams County, on their way to pick up the 12-year-old girl who the couple was mentoring through the

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Female a cappella quintet Nobuntu to perform concerts - #lakewoodnews

Female a cappella quintet Nobuntu will return for two performances of mbube music featuring songs from the latest album "Obabes beMbube" (Women of Mbube). From Zimbabwe, the group has drawn

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Contractors cited for not following lead-safe requirements - #lakewoodnews

Some Denver-area contractors have been found in violation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. According to a news release, the rule

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Colorado launches digital ID in state's mobile app - #lakewoodnews

Coloradans can now create an electronic version of their driver's license or state identification card that can be displayed on smartphones for proof of identification, age and address in Colorado. ...

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Molson Coors closing Denver office, cutting 500 jobs - #lakewoodnews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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