http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Just when I thought it could not get any prettier in Parker, Aug. 9, 2006, happened! I went for a short noon walk and took pictures around the Prairie Walk Condos. The flowers were blooming and the bees were buzzing. The grass was a lush green and the sky was cobalt blue... It was a perfect d...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~112532.aspx8/10/2006 12:46:55 PMMARGARET STRNAD Everyone is talking about the unusually wet summer we are having. Historically, it should be dry, windy, no humidity, and turning brown. Being the first summer spent in Colorado, I felt a need to document the storms. Rain can be beautiful as well as essential. living at 'prairie walk' on cherry c...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Photography/Story~118312.aspx8/25/2006 9:05:21 PMMARGARET STRNAD This photo was taken on the Fourth of July, but still holds true for the upcoming Labor Day week-end celebrations. Labor Day was created for and is dedicated to the strength, vitality, energy, ideals and perseverance of the American worker. The holiday pays tribute to all they have contributed ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Photos/Story~118950.aspx8/28/2006 1:56:09 PMMARGARET STRNAD We have a list of 'must see' places where we take out-of-state visitors.This past week, our son-in-law's parents were here from Tupelo, Mississippi to celebrate his birthday. My husband and I took them to 'Hudson Gardens' , located on South Santa Fe Drive, just 3 miles North of C-470. The Gardens...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Photos/Story~123080.aspx9/8/2006 9:45:30 PMMARGARET STRNAD The Parker "Floozies" of the Red Hat Society are alive and well and eating at Joe's. Their September meeting and" 3 Hour Power " lunch was held at Joe's Crab Shack in Parker. In addition to the great food, superb service, "Hatting" a new honorary member, the main topic of discussion was th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Photos/Story~125287.aspx9/14/2006 12:46:18 PMMARGARET STRNAD The Magnificent Mt. Evans scenic by-way was a blend of fall and winter on Sept. 25. My husband and I took our visitors from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Marie and JoAnn , on a whirlwind tour of some of our favorite places. The pass to the summit has been closed for the winter, but the drive...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~130620.aspx9/27/2006 10:45:05 PMMARGARET STRNAD The snow, sleet, rain, fog and drastic drop in temperature did not deter the ruling rams heading for their favorite dinner site in the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, on Sept. 22.http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~130625.aspx9/27/2006 11:37:53 PMMARGARET STRNAD Like the ancient, mythological Phoenix bird that lived for 500 years and from whose ashes another Phoenix rose, the Tenth Anniversary of Cruisin' The Coast got underway on Oct. 1. This Mississippi Gulf Coast event was cancelled in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina, but due to the dedication, perserve...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Announcements/General-Recognition/Story~137917.aspx10/15/2006 8:32:05 PMMARGARET STRNAD Hayden Lena , our grandson, was helping us decorate for Halloween at Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek this past Sunday. A sixth grade student at Rocky Heights Middle School, he is getting ready to party during one of his favorite holidays.http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Halloween/Story~137943.aspx10/15/2006 11:04:31 PMMARGARET STRNAD You do not have to go far to enjoy the last days of fall's colorful splendor. Look in your own back yard, the open spaces near your home, the drive to and from work, the parks and especially the walking, jogging and bicycling path along Cherry Creek. Late afternoon and early evening was an ex...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~138411.aspx10/16/2006 9:06:54 PMMARGARET STRNAD Colorado ETA Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on Oct.18 in Centennial for their monthly luncheon and business meeting. Colleen Berg was the hostess. President Virginia Beach presided during the meeting. The program and hot topic of the day was the up-coming general election, Tuesd...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Activities/Story~139426.aspx10/18/2006 9:37:40 PMMARGARET STRNAD The artistic Bovine parade is on display at the Stapleton Town Center through October 30th. The 'Herd ' is enjoying rave reviews and sets the stage for the charity auction to be held on November 16th. You can also cast your vote for your favorite painted 'Moo'. Don't miss this final round-up, it'...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~142404.aspx10/25/2006 11:28:42 PMMARGARET STRNAD During the first two weeks of October, while traveling South for several events, I took a copy of the Parker Hub along. As it turned out, it kept me out of trouble on a couple of occasions. I Ihave a habit of overstepping boundaries to get a photo. Here are some examples of the HUB photo log.http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~143719.aspx10/29/2006 11:25:09 PMMARGARET STRNAD We decided to celebrate two milestones with one cruise. Leaving from New Orleans on Nov. 4, our first stop was Costa Maya and then on to Cozumel. During the Carnival Cruise on the "Fantasy", one night was devoted to my mother's 81st birthday, and another night to our 43rd anniversary. We decid...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Announcements/Story~151734.aspx11/16/2006 8:14:08 PMMARGARET STRNAD If you are a Turkey, that's a good thing! We are beginning a season of rush, rush, hurry, hurry, loss of patience and a multitude of other shortcomings that are unbecoming to us and others. If you can just remember that you are a Turkey each time an unpleasantness happens you just might lower you...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Thanksgiving/Story~152146.aspx11/17/2006 8:10:19 PMMARGARET STRNAD Known by many names and many colors, the most popular of Christmas flowers in all the Americas is the Poinsettia. In Mexico it is "Flor del Noche", in Central America it is the "Flame Leaf", in Sweden it is the "Christmas Star" and the ancient Aztecs called it "Cuetlaxochitl". This beautiful ador...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~154048.aspx11/24/2006 9:30:24 PMMARGARET STRNAD I started collecting Christmas legends, traditions and customs 35 years ago when I began to help with Christmas parties and programs for my two daughters. As part of the holiday arts and crafts lessons in their kindergarden and elementary school classes, I would incorporate stories that would hol...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~155212.aspx11/28/2006 7:02:27 PMMARGARET STRNAD The Czech Republic, the Ukraine, and Germany have all been given credit for this legend. Once upon a time, long, long ago, on a very cold Christmas Eve, a gentle grandmother was busily cleaning the house for the most wonderful day of the year ... Christmas Day. Not a speck of dust was left. Ev...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~155214.aspx11/28/2006 7:33:29 PMMARGARET STRNAD Mainstreet Parker was the place to be on Saturday, December 9. The weather was perfect, the Carriage and Stagecoach Parade was a real crowd pleaser and the entertainment and tree lighting ceremony in O'Brien Park was glorious. Kudos to the Town Council, the Chamber, all the merchants, volunteers ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~159260.aspx12/9/2006 9:26:28 PMMARGARET STRNAD My Dear "Floozies", It is with sadness and regret that I must cancel my appointment to attend your High Tea in my honor during my 80th Birthday year celebration. I send you my deepest regards and lasting friendship. Sincerely, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor Mountbatten, H.M. Queen Eliza...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Christmas/Story~159265.aspx12/9/2006 11:26:25 PMMARGARET STRNAD January 6, 2007 kicks off the official Mardi Gras season and ends at midnight on February 20th, followed by Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent. To celebrate this annual event, The "Krewe of Renard Roux", (red fox) will host it's first-annual Mardi Gras Ball on Monday evening, February 12, 2007....http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Ash-Wednesday/Story~168095.aspx1/8/2007 1:34:30 PMMARGARET STRNAD The Parker "Red Hat Floozies" met for their January meeting and lunch at "Joe's Crab Shack" on Saturday, Jan. 13, to plan their Spring events. Queen Mum Mary announced the "Floozies" would be joining the "Krewe of Renard Roux" for their first ball on February 12 to be held at "The Crystal Ros...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~170107.aspx1/13/2007 4:01:22 PMMARGARET STRNAD Introducing the "Greeters" of "Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek", those cute little bundles of fur, that play all day in the snow and await the return of the residents each evening. Hide and seek seems to be their favorite pastime. They have so much fun, it has become difficult to determine which...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~170124.aspx1/13/2007 5:14:49 PMMARGARET STRNAD The 'Krewe of Renard Roux' executive board met on Saturday, February 3, in the home of the co-ordinator, Margaret Strnad of Parker, to finalize their First Annual Ball slated to be held on February 12 at the "Crystal Rose" in Littleton. The Krewe has only 30 tickets remaining, with a deadline o...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~178614.aspx2/3/2007 7:37:40 PMMARGARET STRNAD The snow has melted and all is well again in nature. Creatures great and small are finding their feeding grounds including "Hank the Rabbit" (named for the property owner).http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~180598.aspx2/8/2007 11:01:34 AMMARGARET STRNAD The 'Hacienda' Colorado was the setting for 2007 Valentine's luncheon hosted by the Littleton City Council, Saturday, February 10 at which time each chapter honored and crowned their Sweethearts. This years Valentine Queens are: Renee Moan, Delta Gamma; Robin Nittler, Kappa Alpha; Cathy Ca...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~181656.aspx2/10/2007 7:06:31 PMMARGARET STRNAD The 'Hacienda' Colorado was the setting for the 2007 Valentine's luncheon hosted by the Littleton City Council of Beta Sigma Phi on Saturday, February 10 at which time each chapter honored and crowned their Sweethearts. This years Valentine Queens are: Renee Moan , Delta Gamma; Robin N...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Stories/Photos/Story~181659.aspx2/10/2007 8:03:45 PMMARGARET STRNAD The sounds, fads and fashions of 'American Bandstand', 'Laugh In', Dean Martin's 'Golddiggers' and 'Hullabaloo' came alive at the First Annual Ball of the Krewe of Renard Roux, which was held on Monday evening, February 12, at the 'Crystal Rose' in Littleton. The Ball was a significant and unequi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~184766.aspx2/18/2007 5:54:55 PMMARGARET STRNAD The sounds, fads and fashions of 'American Bandstand', 'Laugh In', Dean Martin's "Golddiggers" and 'Hullabaloo' came alive at the First Annual Ball of the Krewe of Renard Roux, which was held on Monday evening, February 12, at the 'Crystal Rose' in Littleton. The Ball was a significant and un...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Photos/Story~184774.aspx2/18/2007 7:31:18 PMMARGARET STRNAD The sounds, fads and fashions of American Bandstand , Laugh In , Dean Martin 's Golddiggers and Hullabaloo came alive at the First Annual Ball of the Krewe of Renard Roux, which was held on Monday evening, February 12, at the Crystal Rose in Littleton. The Ball was a significant ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Stories/Photos/Story~184797.aspx2/18/2007 9:21:25 PMMARGARET STRNAD