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Lakewood CO

16 October, 2021

9:57 AM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's happening around Lakewood today. Saturday's weather: Mild with sunshine. High: 66 Low: 34. Here are the top stories in Lakewood today: Parks and trails or water storage? Bear Creek lake may expand, but recreational open space would be lost for the lake's expanded foot print. (7News)JeffCO Schools staff shortage is a 'crisis': From preschool teachers, to custodial staff, to bus drivers and food service workers, not being able to fill positions is creating difficulties for the school district to provide the services it promises. (9News)Truck driver guilty on 27 counts in deadly 2019 I-70 crash: the driver of a truck that caused a fiery Interstate 70 crash and killed four people, has been found guilty. (Fox31)Jeffco Candidate Profile: Dave Johnson, Jeffco Public Schools (Patch)Foothills Animal Shelter is at a high capacity: There's more than 100 animals looking for forever homes – the shelter is offering a half-off adoption special this weekend. (CBS4) Today's Lakewood Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Lakewood: Colfax Marathon (7:00 a.m.) Milonee of Colorado Durga Puja: JeffCO Fairgrounds (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Level Up Young Professional Summit: Golden Chamber of Commerce (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Two Creeks Board Meeting: 40 West Arts District (8:30-11:30 a.m.) Lakewood Patch Notebook Colorado Redistricting: The new legislative maps were submitted to the court for final approval. Lakewood's two house and two senate districts have been completely redrawn. The new maps chop Lakewood up into three new house and senate districts (HD 22, 23 & 28 and SD 20, 22, & 24). Final legislative maps must be approved by the Colorado Supreme Court by December 29th. From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 19) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (October 21) Psychic Medium John Edward live in Denver, CO! (November 7) Dakota Ridge Soccer Indoor Clinic/Tournament (November 14) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, please invite your friends and neighbors to join. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Lakewood Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].