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  • The parched truth about American jobs

    Jim Hightower

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  • ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ stretches very weak story across two hours of action, forced humor

    CNever a huge fan of either iconic sci-fi franchise, I always gave the various incarnations of “Star Trek” the label of the brainier, more-serious of the two.
        Sure, the TV series was ham-tastic thanks to William Shatner, but it always seemed to put the fascination of science and technology first in the science-fiction framework.

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  • James David Larson

    Kyle and Jessica Larson, of Hudson, announce the birth of a son, James David Larson. James was born at 2:17 a.m. April 23, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 18 ½ inches.

        Grandparents are Michael Estok, of Northglenn, Bonnie Didion, of Virginia Beach, Va., and James and Melanie Larson, of Henderson. Great-grandparents are Marge Brock, Dale and Linda Littlefield, Rodney and Lorrie Snydal, and Richard and Juanita Larson.

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  • Rockies Skills Challenge is June 18

        This year’s Colorado Rockies Skills Challenge runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m., June 18, at the Firestone Sports Complex. It’s free.
        No registration is necessary. The event is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 13. Participants cannot wear cleats or turf shoes. Call 303-833-3660.
     

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  • Joe Wise captures fifth in 300-meter hurdles at state

    LAKEWOOD — After Friday’s preliminary race in the 300-meter hurdles at the state 4A track meet, Frederick’s Jose Wise thought he could place as high as third.
        When Saturday afternoon’s finals wrapped up at Jeffco Stadium, Wise settled for fifth place, a personal-best time of 38.63 seconds and a certain amount of contentment with what he accomplished.

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  • Martinez moves onto Nebraska to resume his basketball career

    FREDERICK — It didn’t take many words for Frederick’s Christian Martinez to explain why he picked Concordia University in Seward, Neb., to continue playing basketball and to study business or criminal justice.
        It felt like home.

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  • Urban happy as she concludes her high school track career

    LAKEWOOD — Makenzie Urban didn’t get the place she wanted in Friday’s 800-meter run at the state 4A track meet. But she was happy just the same.
        She finished 12th in a time of 2:18.53.

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  • FHS class of 2013

    Lucas Kyle Adams
    Ramon Ahumada
    Anthony Jacob Allmer
    Lukas Patrick Alps
    Allison May Anderson
    Kristin Louise Anderson
    Tyler James Ashton
    Cody Michael Baker
    Jaron Jay Balman
    Gilberto Abraham Barreras Verdugo
    Amber Elizabeth Bassett
    Nathanael Arthur Bement
    Zachari Dean Bice
    Anthony Budd Allen Bixby
    Britney Annmarie Bracking
    Logan Kyle Brandon
    Aidan Wolfe Brennan
    Christian Dean Brooks
    Christopher Ryan Burgess
    Sierra Ashley Burke

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  • Firestone presents 2013 scholarships

    MetroWest Reports

        FIRESTONE —The Firestone Board of Trustees recognized three local high school seniors May 8 for their academic excellence with the town’s scholarships.

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  • Frederick awards scholarships to two FHS seniors

    FREDERICK — This year, the town trustees adjusted the criteria for the town’s $1,000 scholarship to include Frederick residents who might not attend Frederick High School.
        The recommendations from the scholarship committe reflected the expanded criteria with seniors from two high schools selected for the scholarship: Emily Echelberger from FHS and J.P. Henry from Skyline. The town board of trustees voted unanimously April 23 to approve the selection.

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