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There will be tons to do for all ages on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in Erie. Activities include kids’ fun and fireworks at the Colorado National Golf Course on Friday, and Saturday will boast the Erie Firecracker 4K fun run/walk.
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Speaking Out
Dangerous intersection becomes more dangerous
Recently, the signal at Baseline and Public (roads) in Lafayette was changed so that the pedestrian crosswalk occurs after the left turn arrow for cars on Public.
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Fourth festivities flourish
For those who eagerly anticipate the Fourth of July celebrations in Erie each year, there should be no disappointment.
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Police looking into pharmacy robberies
Police officials in both Erie and Lafayette are continuing investigations into a set of recent pharmacy robberies involving bomb threats.
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2,000 tour new Lehman Printing Center
Hundreds of people crowded into the lobby of the new Lehman Printing Center, and a line wound out the door and through the parking lot Saturday, June 27.
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Ushering in a new recreation era
Erie’s elected officials, and a special group of kids chosen from the community center’s day camp, get ready to turn the first shovel of dirt, Friday, June 26, at the location for Community Park, in Erie.
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Local pro talks bull riding danger
Kody Lostroh, a former national Little Britches Rodeo bull riding champion, says his heart goes out to the family of the 12-year-old Yuma boy killed in a bull riding accident here Sunday.
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Opinion
Don’t become a Fourth of July weekend statistic
Chances are as people read this week’s Lafayette News, Louisville Times or Erie Review, thousands are gearing up for festive Fourth of July family barbecues while others are making plans to head out and view the local Independence Day parades and fireworks displays.
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SCHOOLS & SPORTS
King to retain seat
Following a June meeting of the Boulder Valley Board of Education, it was announced that Boulder Valley School District Superintendent Chris King’s contract would allowed to automatically extend another year, through June 30, 2012.
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Getting a kick out of fitness
There are few things in life more gratifying than getting a good, rigorous workout.
However, there are few things that will leave you as sore as said workout, as well. Case in point — kickboxing.

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MHS falls to Pomona in league
Injuries have plagued Monarch Legion A baseball recently, and the sting was felt on Monday, June 28, when the Coyotes lost to Pomona, 11-5.
But, coach Carmen Rivas said, that’s no reason for the Coyotes not to come out with everything they’ve got.

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Junior Olympics bound
Ten Louisville and Superior youth athletes involved in Ric Rojas Running recently advanced to the Region X Junior Olympics, to be contested July 10-11, in Provo, Utah.
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BUSINESS
New vision for Old Town
For two decades, Rick’s Eyeworks customers have visited the optical boutique at 579 East South Boulder Road. But soon, Rick Egleston and his business will make the move to Old Town Louisville.
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Health
West Nile risk low this year
With the summer in full-swing, and people gearing up for outdoor Fourth of July merry-making, it’s a prime time to remember that mosquito repellent.
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