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Douglas County Veterans services officer uses own experiences to help former soldiers deal with mental health issues
“She asked if I served in the war. She asked if she could give me a hug. She hugged me and said, ‘thank you.’ I waited 54 years to hear those words.” Gary Weston A Vietnam veteran does not wear a hat or T-shirt to gain recognition from strangers, but instead to connect with former…
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Sports
No. 10 Golden football runs past Bear Creek in league opener
Golden running back Luc Chevalier was a fantasy football player’s dream Thursday night at Jeffco Stadium. The senior scored four touchdowns in the Demons’ 32-21 victory over Bear Creek in both teams’ Class 4A Mountain West League opener. “I have to give a lot of credit to my offensive linemen for sure,” Chevalier said of…
Arts & Culture
The art of horror: Artists share their frightful creations at Colorado Festival of Horror
Whether it’s putting a personalized spin on a classic character or creating brand-new monsters and ghouls, artists in the horror genre find endless possibilities when it comes to their artwork and how they choose to express themselves. “The genre of horror is the most expansive,” said Xander Smith, a concept artist in the entertainment industry.…
Arvada Historical Society celebrates city’s founders at Cemetery Tour
The Arvada Historical Society celebrated its flagship event’s 20th anniversary with this year’s edition of the Cemetery Tour. This year’s event, held at the Arvada Cemetery on Sept. 23, highlighted the early founders of Arvada — some of whom arrived when the town was still called Ralston Crossing. As is the case every year, the…
What’s happening in Jefferson County? Locals honored, banned book chats, pumpkins and more
Banned books and pumpkins are just some of the topics of conversation in Jefferson County this week. Lakewood’s Stefka Fanchi appointed to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Lakewood resident Stefka Fanchi was recently appointed to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority board of directors. Fanchi served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Elevation…
Column: ‘Thoughtful Intuition’ exhibit will run until January
Denver-based Japanese artist Taiko Chandler has installed a new exhibit at the Littleton Museum called “Thoughtful Intuition,” which runs through Jan. 7, 2024. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is at 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Admission is free. There will be a…
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Columns & Opinion
From the Editor: Douglas County works for property tax solutions. Proposition HH does not
Over the last few weeks, officials in Douglas County have been working to find a work-around to mitigate the property…
Column: Developing a healthy self-image in our family
As parents, one of our most important jobs is to help our children develop a strong sense of self-worth and…
Jean Spahr: What does ageism have to do with aging?
Having worked as a career coach for many years, I know that finding a good job is always a challenge…
Bill Christopher: Budget a concern as capital costs climb in Westminster
Looking back to the 1980’s-1990’s, Westminster grew at a record pace. The bulk of the Westminster Mall was built with…
Letters
Letter: Rein in metro districts
During a recent town hall meeting with Douglas County officials concerning property tax, a question was asked about oversight of…
Letter: Lopsided coverage
I continue to be amazed at the lopsided news coverage of political corruption. Either we’re told, “Nothing to see here!”…
Letter: Let’s talk turkey
I am giving away my age by using the term “let’s talk turkey” and this letter is addressed to this…
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