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By Charley Able • January 27th, 2011

Resolution would require Congress to limit bills to a single subject, eliminating the ability to tack unrelated amendments and other matters onto pending legislation. If approved, it would force such “stealth” items into the open for debate.

McCasky, who represents most of Lakewood as Jeffco’s District 2 commissioner, will takeover the leadership of the Jefferson Economic Council, a public/private economic development group after he resigns in February.

David Orton, 33, is recovering from what police say are “non-life threatening” injuries from a single gunshot wound. Orton allegedly fired at officers responding to a disturbance report in the 1300 block of Kline Street.

Supporters of Laura Boggs and citizens concerned that Jefferson County’s school board is trying to quash dissenting political views criticize the board’s action against Boggs during Thursday’s board meeting.

LPD investigators are looking for a 37-year-old Hispanic man in connection with Tuesday’s slaying of an employee at the El Torito Bar & Grill. The victim was shot shortly after a confrontation with a group of men inside the business.

Relocation of water line will cause some traffic headaches when crews close the remaining two lanes of Sheridan from W. 10th to West 14th from 9 p.m. Jan. 7 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, weather permitting.

Christina and Eric Bear became alarmed by the number of deaths caused by radon and decided to launch a campaign urging the use of radon detectors and mitigation measures in homes and schools. They will take their message to Lakewood City Council in January.

Product could cause severe stomach problems resulting from bacterial contamination, according to state health officials.
The holiday gingerbread houses should be returned to the store or disposed of in secure trash container.

Skin ailment caused by burrowing mites, has been observed in Lakewood after state wildlife officials found sarcoptic mange among foxes and coyotes in Arvada and Wheat Ridge earlier this month. The ailment can spread to people as scabies.

“Centers of Excellence” awards highlight schools’ efforts to ensure growth of large percentage of at-risk students from low-income families. The awards are accompanied by privately funded grants through the Partnership for Great Schools.

Mayor’s 2010 wrap-up assessment credits city staff and “very, very engaged and active citizenry” as well as City Council for the city’s accomplishments. Neighborhoods, education and a falling crime rate also were at the top of the list in the mayor’s annual look-back.

Commissioners also appoint three new members to Library Board, two of them Lakewood residents, a day after announcement that libraries will not operate on Mondays. The closures are part of a cost-savings plan that also includes reduced hours for Edgewater, Wheat Ridge and Conifer community libraries.

Denver Business Journal selects City Hall as its “Best Place to Work” in the “mega” company category, one of four employers selected through interviews with employees.

Robert Ramirez (R) takes north Jeffco seat from Debbie Benefield (D) after close race is determined 16 days after the election. The result in the last state House race gives GOP a one-vote edge.

Proposed changes would take city’s smoking ordinance past the requirements of state law if City Council endorses the panel’s recommendations when the issue moves to public hearing next fall.

Teacher, who is on administrative leave from his teaching and coaching positions, was ordered to avoid contact with anyone younger than 18 when his bond was set at $20,000 Friday.

Arthur Louis Martinez could spend 45 years in prison for the July 2009 attack on a Lakewood woman who was out for a nighttime stroll in her neighborhood on Green Mountain.

Suspect in shooting of nightclub security guard is believed to be armed and should be considered a threat, according to Lakewood police. Two others have been arrested on associated charges.