http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~691219.aspx11/20/2009 6:14:36 PMThe Bawmann GroupGolden, Colorado - Children at Free Horizon Montessori, a Jeffco Public Charter School, recently learned how small steps taken by many people in a common direction can make a big impact. In an effort to connect mathematical studies of money to real-world learning, teachers encouraged each studen...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/School-News/Story~691173.aspx11/20/2009 4:41:38 PMKresta Vuolo DENVER, Colo . -- The second-annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Colorado in the Denver Metro area is Saturday, Dec. 5 at Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton. The event is slated for a 2 p.m. "splash" time. The plunge is open to the public and all spectators are welcome free of charge....http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Sports/Recreational/Story~690779.aspx11/20/2009 12:26:42 PMKathy Muffenbier For more than 120 years, the Tournament of Roses Parade has been an American tradition. This year, Colorado's organ and tissue donation community will come together to join a national campaign to celebrate and honor the lifesaving gifts of organ and tissue donation as part of Donate Life's 2010 ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~690035.aspx11/19/2009 5:05:26 PMThe Bawmann GroupStory by Hank Grote and submitted by Karen Verdier On Saturday, November 14, 2009 the greater 285 Corridor community from Kittredge to Grant and from Pine to Harris Park participated in the annual food drive at King Soopers in Conifer. It was a coming together of the local schools, churches, a...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~689252.aspx11/19/2009 9:04:24 AMKaren Verdier Lifeloc Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that Yolanda Gonzales has joined their team in the position of international business development manager. Gonzales is responsible for developing and executing Lifeloc's international sales and marketing strategies. She will also work closely wit...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~689189.aspx11/18/2009 5:37:20 PMThe Bawmann GroupFolks headed south of Pine on County Road 126 to cut their own Christmas trees in the Pike National Forest can look forward to the chili fest that has become a community tradition in Buffalo Creek. The event raises funds for the North Fork Fire Protection District, an all-volunteer force with ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~689145.aspx11/18/2009 4:34:39 PMKaren GrovesWinter trends and holiday must-have's come and go almost as fast as the season itself. However, a few long standing festive traditions never seem to go out of style. Nestled among the classic staples of caroling, eggnog and stocking stuffers is the beloved Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker . ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~688901.aspx11/18/2009 12:55:35 PMColorado Ballet COLORADO EGG PRODUCERS HELP FAMILIES EAT HEALTHY AND SAVE MONEY The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Many Americans spend the holidays with their families and given the state of the economy, we are all looking for ways to save money. Unfortunately, some families and individuals...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~688479.aspx11/17/2009 3:04:55 PMThe Bawmann GroupDR. AGUIRRE ANNOUNCES NEW PRACTICE NAME AND EXPANDED SERVICES - AGUIRRE SPECIALTY CARE - PELVIC SURGERY AND INTIMATE AESTHETICS Oscar A. Aguirre, MD, FACOG and the team at Pelvic Specialty Care are celebrating their very own makeover. The team is pleased to announce its new practice na...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~688365.aspx11/17/2009 1:40:20 PMThe Bawmann GroupLifeloc Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kelly Silverman has joined their team in the position of product manager. Silverman is responsible for marketing Lifeloc's breath alcohol testing instruments used by global law enforcement agencies in the detection and deterrence of drinking...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~687944.aspx11/17/2009 8:53:51 AMThe Bawmann GroupTHERE'S A NEW GAME IN TOWN TRY OFF THE BEATEN TRAIL GEOCACHING ON COLORADO 'S CENTRAL PLAINS NOW! 1-800-825-0208 or www.ourjourney.info For A Free Treasure Guide! Nov. 10 2009 --The Prairie Development Corporation announced today that a new Colorado tourism g...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~686844.aspx11/13/2009 11:54:23 AMRobin Ginalick Collecting Toys For Boys & Girls Clubs Denver- CBS4--KCNC-TV and King Soopers are teaming up for the 2009 Care 4 Colorado Toy Drive sporting goods, and electronics for Colorado children and youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. this holiday s...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~686743.aspx11/13/2009 10:34:15 AMRobin Ginalick Colorado Preservation, Inc. Adds New Trustees Denver- Colorado Preservation, Inc., a statewide organization dedicated to promoting and advancing historic preservation in the State of Colorado, announced today that five new trustees have joined the Board of Directors. New Boar...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Business-News/Story~686625.aspx11/13/2009 9:19:21 AMRobin Ginalick Jeffco Action Center is asking for the community's help in collecting food for the Action Center's Thanksgiving Food Distribution. Food donations will be used as part of an expected record distribution of Thanksgiving food to thousands of families in Jefferson County. Specifically, the Action C...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~686577.aspx11/13/2009 7:59:01 AMJeffco Action Center Jeffco Public Schools has released a draft version of various options being considered to more efficiently balance facility capacity and enrollment, an excellent idea given the district's decade long declining enrollment. The district is holding four meetings beginning November 11 th through No...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/School-News/Story~685865.aspx11/11/2009 6:54:26 PMJeff Sacco MORRISON, CO -- Chefs at Red Rocks Country Club have won top Colorado culinary competitions in a sweep of two statewide titles. This competition included the defending champions from Cherry Hills Country Club who have held both prizes for the last two years. Both competitions featured chefs f...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Business-News/Story~684629.aspx11/10/2009 1:52:16 PMCarol Green MORRISON, CO --Chefs at Red Rocks Country Club have won top Colorado culinary competitions in a sweep of two statewide titles. This competition included the defending champions from Cherry Hills Country Club who have held both prizes for the last two years. Both competitions featured chefs fr...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Business-News/Story~684622.aspx11/10/2009 1:48:45 PMCarol Green Happy Holidays to Everyone! I am here to help you make them even Happier. You all may see the name of my story and say "gosh this guy can't even spell sock right." Well, you have never been so wrong. SOC stands for Send Out Cards. This is a new addition to our company, Callahan Enterprizes, L.L....http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Business-Profiles/Story~684620.aspx11/10/2009 1:47:47 PMChuck Callahan A few months or so ago Daniel Smith and I put together an article for the HUB on Volunteering and Non-Profits. He did most of the work and I did most of the talking. I have been a member of the International Civitan Club, Aurora Civitan, for approximately 6 years and knowing about them for abou...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~684473.aspx11/10/2009 12:23:24 PMChuck Callahan BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND TV HOST TO SPEAK AT FREE LIBRARY PROGRAM Sixth annual InSight & InPerson series welcomes Rick Steves Jefferson County Public Library is proud to welcome Rick Steves, best-selling author of Europe Through the Back Door and host of Rick Steves' Europe, to its ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~683758.aspx11/9/2009 5:00:00 PMErin Todd Quit for the Day or for Life - Great American Smoke/Spit Out 11-19-09 Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) encourages all tobacco users, whether you smoke or use spit tobacco, to Quit for A Day or Quit for Life during the Great American Smokeout, November 19, 2009.This year the County is ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~683485.aspx11/9/2009 10:41:15 AMKodi Bryant Annual Helping Kids Thrive a Success Over 150 Parents & Caregivers Attend Free Parenting Conference WHEAT RIDGE - Each year Jefferson Center for Mental Health collaborates with Jeffco Public Schools, Jefferson County Administrators Association, Jefferson Count District Attorney's...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/School-News/Story~683506.aspx11/9/2009 10:55:34 AMJefferson Center for Mental Health Depression glass collectors will have a great opportunity to ask questions directly to two of the countries best glass experts. Nationally known authors Barbara and Jim Mauzy will be guests at the RockyMountain Depression Glass Society's (RMDGS) 36 th annual glass and pottery show in April of 20...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/Arts-Culture/Story~683279.aspx11/7/2009 11:31:46 PMMike Horine Congratulations to the Jeffco High School marching bands that qualified to compete in the final round of the 2009 state marching band championships. In the 5A competition, Lakewood finished 7th. In the 4A contest,Pomona placed 3rd, Dakota Ridge 7th and Green Mountain 8th. Chatfield, Bear Creek,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/School-News/Story~682959.aspx11/6/2009 1:14:50 PMKatherine Van Scoyk Jeffco Action Center is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its board of directors. The five new board members are: LaDawn Sperling LaDawn Sperling is the Communications Specialist for the Newmont Mining Corporation. She has worked in the communications field for m...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~682812.aspx11/6/2009 9:32:19 AMJeffco Action Center Give the gift of books for the holidays! Your friends and family will treasure the books you give them and all at a fraction of the original price. Shop from a collection of more than 2,000 gently used books. There will be four days of sales at two locations: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 Be...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~681775.aspx11/4/2009 11:19:47 AMErin Todd One of the time-honored traditions of U.S. Veterans of Foreign War posts across the country is the distribution of the Buddy Poppy, a small red paper flower assembled by disabled veterans and distributed in conjunction with Veterans Day and Memorial Day. With Veterans Day approaching Nov. 11,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/General-News/Story~681702.aspx11/4/2009 8:40:01 AMKaren GrovesAre you looking for a way to give a bit of holiday magic to your community this winter? Community assistance is needed for the Seniors' Resource Center Holiday Food Basket program. The baskets provide all of the "fixings" for a delightful holiday meal, including chicken, stuffing, potatoes, yam...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~680765.aspx11/2/2009 12:09:14 PMBrandon Edelman Every once in a while, Jeffco Action Center receives a donation that is so unique and caring that it stands apart from other donations. Recently, a young woman from Evergreen came to the Action Center with one such donation. Francesca's "Fish-raiser" as she called it was part of her Mitzvah ce...http://denver.yourhub.com/Conifer/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~680586.aspx11/2/2009 5:50:41 AMJeffco Action Center