http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5You know how there are places that just capture you? Well, San Francisco will always hold a special place in my heart after a recent weekend. I had always thought it was a cool place, having been there a couple times as a kid and for a brief visit in college. When my boyfriend, Gabe , surp...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Engagements/Blog~587326.aspx3/4/2009 3:57:40 PMErin FeeseCitizens working to stop the baseball field at Coyote Gulch Park, 2501 S. Gladiola Way, have created a YouTube video using excerpts from the Dec. 8 Lakewood City Council meeting. More than 50 people spoke out against the field at the meeting. Who would have guessed a proposal for a baseball f...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~570878.aspx1/21/2009 9:53:25 AMErin FeeseI can't believe it's nearly time to bid adieu to 2008 -- it's been a great year here at YourHub.com . Be sure to keep in eye out for our "Best of" print edition, which while be published Jan. 1. It will be filled with the best user-submitted stories, photos and blogs from Lakewood and Edgewate...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~560496.aspx12/19/2008 10:37:52 AMErin FeeseHey there Lakewood! Hope you're doing good. Since you guys are my favorite readers, I wanted to invite you to check out the Democratic National Convention blog I've been posting on the Denver site at http://denver.yourhub.com/~erinDNC . It's been fun covering the event YourHub.com-style and I ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~513685.aspx8/27/2008 10:28:18 AMErin FeeseA wildfire broke out about 1 p.m. Aug. 4 near Green Mountain in Lakewood. Officials believe the fire was sparked by lightning, the Rocky Mountain News reported. About 100 acres have been burned and about 10 homes have been evacuated. Click here to read the article. Rep. Any Ker...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~504019.aspx8/4/2008 3:54:04 PMErin FeeseHi there. You might have noticed that I am no longer your "web host" for Lakewood -- but I haven't gone anywhere. We recently reorganized the staff so that a few of us are devoted entirely to writing stories, so I am now your full-time reporter for Lakewood -- which means I will have more time fo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~499221.aspx7/23/2008 2:23:49 PMErin FeeseI am so excited that it is spring. I have never realized how pretty crab apple trees are before, but my neighborhood (near Washington Park in south Denver) is awash in these pink beauties. On my way home the other day, I had to pull over and snap a photo of one particularly stunning tree. Alt...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~463523.aspx4/29/2008 1:16:26 PMErin FeeseUpdate: City Council did not ratify a new city attorney April 17. Voting on city attorney candidate Thad Renaud is again scheduled for the April 24 meeting at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers, 2401 Sheridan Blvd. It is no secret that Edgewater City Council is know for its, shall we say, s...http://denver.yourhub.com/Edgewater/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~456895.aspx4/16/2008 2:06:50 PMErin FeeseThe grass isn't the only thing greening up around Lakewood. From harnessing the power of the sun to vegetarian festivals, there are many eco-friendly happenings sprouting up around town. - Belmar recently announced its plans to install solar panels on three parking garages. The 1.7- megaw...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~449673.aspx4/1/2008 11:46:25 AMErin FeeseA student from Dennison Elementary School proved this week that you're never to young to get involved with politics. Avid skier William Kane , 10, thought it would be great if skiiing and snowboarding could be recognized as the official winter sports of Colorado. So he contacted Rep. Gw...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~443432.aspx3/18/2008 11:00:56 AMErin FeeseResidents of the Green Mountain neighborhood may look out their windows and see smoke over the next couple of weeks, but they needn't be alarmed. West Metro Fire Rescue will be starting a series of prescribed burns in the area on March 12, if weather permits, according to The Denver Post. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Local-Weather/Blog~440223.aspx3/11/2008 1:08:33 PMErin FeeseAbout 100 community members came out March 3 to hear a forum presented by Rep. Ed Perlmutter and National Convention Committee CEO Leah Daughtry about what the DNC will mean to Lakewood. According to the DNC press release, " Rep. Perlmutter and Daughtry, along with Lakewood Mayor ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~437665.aspx3/5/2008 2:46:42 PMErin FeeseAre you stumped on what to give your sweetie for Valentine's Day this year? Flowers are always a safe bet, but if you want to get a bit more creative, why not post a story on YourHub.com ? Tell us the quirky story of how you met, the secrets you've discovered to make your relationship last...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~424925.aspx2/5/2008 3:08:42 PMErin FeeseDonna Allison has always held on to the dream of turning her love for music into a career, but she knew first-hand that life for a musician is tough. Allison grew up watching her mom, Norma Fowell , perform in bars around the Denver area. Allison has been writing her own songs since age 1...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Music/Blog~423300.aspx2/1/2008 5:15:21 PMErin FeeseMy co-worker, Brit Horvat , who covers the Boulder area for YourHub.com , has just launched a new project called CU Grad Gab. Basically, it features the creative musings of women who have graduated CU-Boulder. Well, since I happen to be a CU alum, Brit has graciously invited me to participa...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~416074.aspx1/16/2008 4:15:15 PMErin FeeseDrumroll, please ... the Faces of Lakewood and Edgewater is now available online for your viewing pleasure. The Lakewood site has been hopping this past week as the stories have been coming in. Thank you all who contributed to make this possible! Here's the link: http://denver.yourhub.com/...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~415532.aspx1/15/2008 4:03:01 PMErin FeeseAs you may have heard, we are busily working on the day-in-the-life special YourHub.com issue, officially called Faces of Lakewood, which will debut Jan. 26. Thank you all for your great ideas! I think you are really going to enjoy this issue. I wanted to let you all know that I am seeking an...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~411521.aspx1/5/2008 6:21:39 PMErin FeeseWaving signs with "Honk if you support property rights," "Stop the misuse of eminent domain," and other slogans criticizing RTD, a small crowd of protesters attracted the attention of passing motorists in front of 1600 Blake Street on Dec. 18. The citizens -- many from the 13th Avenue Corridor in...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~406300.aspx12/19/2007 3:14:45 PMErin FeeseSo we here at YourHub.com are cookin' up a new project, and we need your help. Lakewood has been chosen to be the first city featured in a special "Day in the Life" issue, filled with stories about people living and working here in Lakewood. The issue is expected to debut Jan. 26, and we ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~400231.aspx12/4/2007 3:47:38 PMErin FeeseI remember driving around Lakewood about this time last year, after one of the big snows. Everything was blanketed with a cover of white, and I stopped at Kendrick Lake Park to hike around in the drifts a bit. (I was definitely glad for my snow boots). As I gazed out over the lake and flocks of g...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~397725.aspx11/28/2007 3:54:17 PMErin FeeseSo our esteemed YourHub.com editor, Travis Henry , sent out this memo asking us esteemed Web hosts to get the word out about some pretty cool promotions we have going on. You guys are great, so here's our chance to give a little somethin' back to the users. You already know how to post ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Technology-The-Web/News-Developments/Blog~397505.aspx11/28/2007 12:55:07 PMErin FeeseWriting about Thanksgiving got me thinking about food. (Or, it could just be lunchtime.) I enjoy baking around the holidays because you can always give your delicious creations away as gifts or bring them to a gathering for people to enjoy. Anyway, I am always looking for new recipes to try out, ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~391603.aspx11/13/2007 2:05:38 PMErin FeeseI can't believe Thanksgiving is only about a week away. The holidays sure do sneak up on you, don't they? Not that I'm complaining -- Thanksgiving is so fun. It's great to have close family and friends in one place, sitting down to chat and share a meal. My family has a fun Thanksgiving tradit...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~391563.aspx11/13/2007 1:23:21 PMErin FeeseAs election day rolls closer, the drama in Lakewood continues. According to an Oct. 30 Denver Post article, Ethics Watch, a government ethics watchdog group, filed a campaign-finance complaint against Lakewood City Council President Cheryl Wise after she reportedly criticized candid...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~385124.aspx10/30/2007 5:34:13 PMErin FeeseIn Grace and Bob Fink 's Lakewood home, they have a door where they've tracked the heights of their grandchildren through the years. On her tip-toes, Grace Fink points to three names scratched on the very top of the door: Ubaldo, Franklin and Juan. "They are just wonderful little guys,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~382625.aspx10/25/2007 9:04:31 AMErin FeeseTo say the mayoral election in Lakewood is heating up would be a bit of an understatement. There have been allegations of tire slashing and sign-stealing, all in the name of politics. "The gloves are off," says a recent Denver Post article. Read the article here . There is also a l...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~375993.aspx10/11/2007 12:34:32 PMErin FeeseSept. 27 was a day that made me forget that I'm sad that summer is over and really enjoy the crisp fall weather. A perfect day to head to the farmer's market, I thought. With bins overflowing with colorful fall produce, the merchants at the Heritage Center Farmer's Market in Lakewood were eag...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~369009.aspx9/27/2007 5:09:59 PMErin FeeseSo we've been pretty crazy here at YourHub.com , rolling out a whole new look to the paper (you can check it out Sept. 27). So I am finally getting a chance to blog about my trip to Las Vegas over Labor Day weekend. So I had never been to Vegas before -- my boyfriend, Gabe , has been th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~368401.aspx9/26/2007 3:47:34 PMErin FeeseThe pool deck of the Carmody Outdoor Pool, 2200 S. Old Kipling St. in Lakewood, was the picture of chaos the afternoon of Sept. 9, as dogs celebrated the end of summer with a dip in the pool. Despite the chilly breeze that whispered of fall, the pooches didn't seem to mind the cold, as th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~359768.aspx9/10/2007 9:44:35 AMErin FeeseWhen I was a kid, I thought it would be pretty cool to make the world's largest rubber band ball. I think it got to about the size of an orange before I ran out of rubber bands in my mom's junk drawer. However, I recently found out such a thing really does exist, and who better to be keeper of su...http://denver.yourhub.com/Lakewood/Blogs/Archive/Blog~352049.aspx8/23/2007 5:30:36 PMErin Feese