http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5THORNTON -- Fifth graders from Thornton, Northglenn and Westminster will 'dive' in to water education at the annual Water Festival on Friday, May 12. The festival is a day of fun and educational workshops featuring active learning and hands-on activities. The workshops are designed to teach s...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~83310.aspx5/8/2006 4:23:18 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Her colleagues say Elise Bennett is "the personification of leadership in the field of fire and life safety." For that reason, and many others, they named her the 2005 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year at the Colorado Emergency Services, Safety and Prevention Conference. Kay Wooley of ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~83316.aspx5/8/2006 4:36:28 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton This year there is so much to do at Thorntonfest, we had to stretch it over two days! The popular summer festival usually covers just one day, but this year is the City of Thornton's 50th Anniversary, so we knew we'd have to make it a grand celebration. Thorntonfest kicks off on Saturday, May 20...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~83318.aspx5/8/2006 4:43:50 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Thorntonfest fun kicks off with the 11th annual Cottonwood Classic 5K for runners and walkers. The race is the first event of Thorntonfest, a popular festival that lasts two days this year, in honor of our City's 50 th Anniversary. The Cottonwood Classic 5k starts and finishes on Washington Ce...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~83400.aspx5/9/2006 8:28:09 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton THORNTON -- Like many soon-to-be-moms, a little robin decided it was time to set up a new home for her babies. But this bird took a unique approach to homebuilding. She set up her new nest on the step of a ladder near a building where construction is going on. Someone noticed the nest, and ch...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/Sports/Story~83616.aspx5/9/2006 1:16:31 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Thorntonfest has a reputation for offering great summer concerts featuring local talents. This year, Thorntonfest hits a high note. On Saturday, May 20, the evening entertainment features with an incredible concert, as Tiny Barge and the Big Chill take the main stage from 6:45-7:30 p.m...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~83863.aspx5/10/2006 9:07:46 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The City of Thornton hosts a 9Health Fair on Saturday, May 13, from 7 a.m. to noon in the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center Gym located at 11151 Colorado Blvd. The 9Health Fair offers free health screenings and education on health-related issues, along with a few low-cost screenings to partici...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~83883.aspx5/10/2006 9:30:09 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton This year the City of Thornton celebrates its 50th Anniversary, and part of that celebration includes honoring the people who helped build the foundation of our great City. On Wednesday, May 10, the City held its Golden Hall of Fame dinner, recognizing citizens who have made contributions to the ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~84339.aspx5/11/2006 9:41:10 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton THORNTON -- Pets and their owners won't want to miss the first Community Pet Hospital's Paw Fest on Sunday, May 21 at Thorntonfest. It will be a day of fur and fun featuring the newest in pet-centered entertainment, businesses, products, veterinary care that includes "Ask a Vet" and dental sc...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~84349.aspx5/11/2006 9:49:48 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton THORNTON -- To celebrate the City of Thornton's 50th Anniversary this year, Thorntonfest will double, with two days full of fun. The popular summer festival will be held on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, at Multipurpose Fields, 108th and Colorado Boulevard. You can expect the longti...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~84788.aspx5/12/2006 10:32:26 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton THORNTON - As we head into warmer weather, the Thornton City Council is asking residents to continue to conserve water through the City's voluntary water restriction program. Council's decision was based on the fact that snow pack levels in the high country continue to drop as a result of th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~85374.aspx5/15/2006 8:40:06 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton A ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. to commemorate the renaming of the City's water treatment plant. On Feb. 28, the Thornton City Council approved a resolution renaming the Columbine Water Treatment Plant to the Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant. Brown is an original...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~85393.aspx5/15/2006 9:01:46 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton THORNTON -- Long-time Thornton resident Wes Brown was honored on May 16, when Thornton's Water Treatment Plant was named for him. Thornton Mayor Noel Busck and City Council members unveiled a plaque officially renaming the plantthe Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant. Brown is an orig...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~86208.aspx5/17/2006 10:01:42 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The summer anti-drunk driving campaign is about to begin in Thornton. Three of five summer DUI checkpoints will occur on Saturday, May 27. Thornton police officers will set up mobile checkpoints from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., at three locations: Two checkpoints north of 104 th Avenue, one on Washingt...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~87708.aspx5/22/2006 10:06:48 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton With the hot, dry weather it's a good idea to find out if your lawn sprinklers are doing a good job, or if they're wasting water. A free irrigation audit on your sprinkler system can tell you. An irrigation audit is a series of tests on your lawn irrigation system and can help you: Save money ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~93612.aspx6/9/2006 4:18:20 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Join long-time Thornton residents, family and friends at our 50th Anniversary Open House. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, music from the Queen City Jazz Band and the sharing of memories! The historical picture wall will also be unveiled at this magical event. The event is Friday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m.,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~97079.aspx6/22/2006 9:14:24 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Don't throw out your old phone book when the new one arrives on your doorstep-recycle it. Old phone books can be recycled at two drop off locations in the north metro area from June 29 through August 2. Look for the drop-off bins with the phonebook recycling logo in the parking lot of these loca...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~99130.aspx6/28/2006 12:51:22 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The city of Thornton begins mandatory watering restrictions Saturday, July 1. The restrictions limit water customers to follow a three-day per week maximum watering restriction. Three-day per week restriction seeks to reduce overall water use by 30 percent for the remainder of the lawn wateri...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~99146.aspx6/28/2006 1:08:11 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The city of Thornton will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a parade. The city invites residents, friends and neighbors to join us on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. The parade will begin near Thornton Parkway and Washington Street and end at Thornton Parkway and Steele Street. Volunteer The city...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~106471.aspx7/24/2006 1:18:25 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The city of Thornton is under mandatory watering restrictions, and Thornton residents are doing their part to help conserve water. In July, many Thornton water customers cut their water use, despite the hot weather. Still, Thornton's water patrol is finding water waste from lawn sprinkler systems...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~107554.aspx7/27/2006 2:36:07 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The Thornton Senior Center presents...Cultural Journey 2006: Celebrate India October 9-13 All events are free and held at the Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. unless otherwise noted. Reservations are limited so contact the Senior Center at 303-255-7850. Monday, October ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~124653.aspx9/13/2006 11:16:50 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The 2006 Senior Resource Fair is set for October 26, from 12:30 - 5 p.m at the Thornton Senior Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd. The Senior Resource Fair is free and open to anyone. There will informational booths set up from 2 - 4 p.m., including; - blood pressure checks by North Suburban Hosp...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~133040.aspx10/4/2006 9:26:14 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Colorado Wireless Communities (CWC), a consortium of ten cities, formally announces its goal of enabling a comprehensive, low-cost wireless broadband network for residents, businesses, institutions, and visitors. The CWC consists of Arvada, Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Lakewood, Louisville, Nort...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~148449.aspx11/9/2006 1:31:33 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Come and experience the magic of Santa's Village at WinterFest! WinterFest is one of the most unique holiday celebrations in the metro area, and this year the fun will extend to a third night in celebration of Thornton's 50 th anniversary. WinterFest 2006 will be held December 15-17 at Thornton's...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~158863.aspx12/8/2006 8:22:41 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Beginning January 2, 2007 the City of Thornton will offer a one container recycling program. All eligible recyclables can be placed into the green recycling container - City of Thornton trash/recycle customers no longer need to separate recyclables. One Container Recycling means customers can ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~161285.aspx12/15/2006 8:32:48 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Don't throw out your old phone book when the new one arrives on your doorstep - recycle it. Old phone books can be recycled at two drop off locations in the north metro area from December 29 through February 13. Look for the white bins with Northglenn and Thornton banners in the parking lo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~164297.aspx12/26/2006 9:14:52 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton As the cold and snow of winter continues across the metro area, the Thornton Fire Department would like to offer some safety tips: - Advise children not to play on the mounds of snow left on the side of roads by snowplows. Climbing on or sledding down these snow mounds puts kids at risk of fall...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~168010.aspx1/8/2007 11:28:22 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton The City of Thornton will host a foreclosure prevention workshop this month to assist homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes. The workshop will be January 23 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., at the Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. People interested in attending mus...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~168016.aspx1/8/2007 11:33:39 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Unlike an Easter egg "hunt," this event really is a "scramble." At the sound of a horn, children in four age groups scramble for plastic Easter eggs containing prizes and candy. The entire event lasts only a few minutes, making it a fun media opportunity not-to-be-missed! The fun happens Satu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~285574.aspx3/28/2007 1:18:13 PMLisa Wilson City of Thornton Thornton's annual summer festival, Thorntonfest, is set for May 19. The fun takes place at Multipurpose Fields, 108th and Colorado from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Here's a list of activities for the big day: The Marketplace features a CraftFair, that offers a great opportunity to find that special ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Thornton/Stories/News/Government/Story~307051.aspx5/11/2007 8:26:23 AMLisa Wilson City of Thornton