We celebrate life, why not celebrate death? This is the notion that Judith Haynes puts forth in her new book, Please Dance at My Funeral . In her book, Judith suggests that preparing for death brings freedom of the fear of death, helps families more easily deal with the...

(Lakewood, Colo. - Sept. 2, 2010) Jefferson County Public Library announced today that Dennis Lehane will be the featured author at its seventh annual InSight & InPerson Distinguished Author Series. Lehane is the critically acclaimed author of numerous novels, including Mystic River...

Although the pest- control company Terminix recently rated the Denver metro area the sixth-worst bedbug-infested city in the United States, Jefferson County Public Health is reporting only a slight increase in complaints. Environmental specialist David Volkel said, however, the county's experi...

By Joyce Deming, Information Services Librarian, Golden Library A reader e-mailed recently to remind me that back in November of 2009, I promised to write columns about each of the 10 Dewey Decimal categories. I wrote two columns, then stopped at the 200s - the category...

Homes are meant to keep our families safe, but unfortunately many things in our homes can malfunction make us sick or cause more serious harm. The water you use to bathe, drink and clean with can become contaminated by backflow in your water lines and make you and your family...

OK , after months and years of laboring at the kitchen table once the kids have gone to bed, you've written a book - possibly even (gulp) self-published 1,000 copies that are now languishing in your garage - how are you going to sell them? For independent authors, navigating...

Choosing the right tree to plant can be frustrating. Although you wouldn't normally think of fall as a good time to ponder tree choices, it can be a very informative opportunity to help you decide what tree is right for you. Don't be tempted to choose...

Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric ( www.ApplewoodFixIt.com ) is supporting t he Boy Scouts of America Denver Area Council field office as this month's recipient of Applewood's $1,000 "Caring Community Giveaway." "As the owner of a business that prides itself on integrity and cha...

Local performers from Evergreen are set to entertain at the 27th annual A Taste of Colorado. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment Festival takes place Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, in Downtown Denver's Civic Center Park. Friday at 5:45 p.m. on the...

Were You Born at Lutheran? If you or family members were born at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, please share a favorite digital photo to be included in a special "wall of fame" photo montage. To celebrate the opening of its new family birth center this fall,...

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