http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Boulder County accepting nominations for 2006 Land Conservation Awards BOULDER--Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is currently accepting 2006 nominations for the County's annual Land Conservation Awards. Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2006. Anyone may nominate ind...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Environment/Lifestyle/Story~151870.aspx11/17/2006 9:46:17 AMPatricia Demchak Boulder County Aging Services Division and the Aging Services Foundation recently honored senior programs from Louisville, Longmont, Allenspark and Boulder for their contributions towards creating a vibrant community in which we all age well. The four organizations provide senior services tha...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Government/Story~152569.aspx11/20/2006 10:26:13 AMPatricia Demchak Boulder County Commissioners to honor collaborative public service programs During a special awards ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Boulder County Commissioners will honor 18 collaborative County programs that exemplify excellence in public service. The winning projects cover a wide range of s...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Government/Story~158492.aspx12/7/2006 11:35:26 AMPatricia Demchak Give the Earth a Gift: Go Green. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle this Holiday Season Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about 1 million extra tons per week. Bo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~160002.aspx12/12/2006 11:40:24 AMPatricia Demchak (BOULDER)--The Boulder County Commissioners today approved the 2007 Boulder County budget of $279,584,881 for all funds. The budget includes additional funding allocations for health and welfare programs, environmental sustainability and public safety, in accordance with Issue 1A passed in Novem...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Government/Story~161054.aspx12/14/2006 2:10:23 PMPatricia Demchak The holidays will be a little brighter for more than 1,500 of Boulder County's neediest children, adults and elderly this year thanks to the donations of local residents and County employees. Boulder County's Family-to-Family gift program, a project of the Department of Social Services, collect...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Government/Story~162335.aspx12/18/2006 1:18:28 PMPatricia Demchak Donation will help low-income, frail older adults remain in their homes A recent generous donation by a local credit union will help frail, older adults stay in their homes in the community. Elevations Credit Union presented a $1,500 check last week to the Boulder County Aging Services Foundat...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~171229.aspx1/16/2007 2:21:26 PMPatricia Demchak Victim Advocates needed for Boulder County Sheriff's Office Volunteers touch lives of individuals and families affected by traumatic events The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers to serve as Victim Advocates. Advocates work with Boulder County law enforcement to provide assi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~180605.aspx2/8/2007 11:18:59 AMPatricia Demchak Free HIV Tests Offered for Valentine's Day BOULDER - The week of February 12-16 is National Sexual Responsibility Week. To remind area residents of the importance of sexually active individuals getting tested for HIV, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) is offering free HIV tests in Longmont ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Resources/Story~180607.aspx2/8/2007 11:20:51 AMPatricia Demchak On Wednesday, March 21, all of the mayors in Boulder County will turn their attention to a problem that often goes unacknowledged in America's communities: senior hunger. The mayors of Boulder County's cities and towns will each help deliver meals to seniors or visit meal sites at local senior c...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Government/Story~280003.aspx3/16/2007 1:14:29 PMPatricia Demchak The deadline to apply for summer jobs with the Boulder County Youth Corps is Friday, March 30. Applications for the Youth Corps program are available at schools, city or town halls and area recreation centers. The Youth Corps will hire up to 150 teenagers and 30 adult team leaders to work 30 ho...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~280006.aspx3/16/2007 1:16:00 PMPatricia Demchak The Boulder County Respite Care Volunteer program is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of older adults in the community. The Respite Care program, jointly sponsored by Boulder County Aging Services Division and local senior services, matches volunteers one-on-one with frail, ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~280008.aspx3/16/2007 1:17:47 PMPatricia Demchak Boulder County nonprofit human service agencies may now apply for capital funds through Boulder County's 2008 Worthy Cause II Pool. All requests for funding must be received by the Boulder County Commissioners' office by e-mail only, NO LATER THAN 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 20. The Boulder Cou...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Fundraising/Story~280010.aspx3/16/2007 1:19:11 PMPatricia Demchak Boulder County Community Action Programs (CAP) has scholarship monies to award to multicultural students. Scholarships range from $500-$1,000 each and are made possible through proceeds from CAP'S Annual Multicultural Awards Banquet. Applicants must meet the following criteria: · Minimum one...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~280014.aspx3/16/2007 1:21:46 PMPatricia Demchak CU, Cities, Boulder County host month-long series of Earth Day, Arbor Day activities On campus and in neighborhoods throughout Boulder County this month, the University of Colorado, local cities and Boulder County are teaming up to bring energy-wise and environmentally friendly events and edu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~293444.aspx4/12/2007 3:06:03 PMPatricia Demchak The deadline is nearing for Boulder County residents to apply for and receive assistance from the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for the 2006-2007 winter season. Residents who meet low-income eligibility guidelines and need help paying their winter heating expenses may apply for ass...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~293870.aspx4/13/2007 10:33:24 AMPatricia Demchak County puts out call for responsible trail users who would like to contribute If you're a responsible trail user - whether hiker, biker or runner - how about about being a Park Host? You can contribute to making parks and open space visits a positive experience for everyone. After a two-day tra...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Sports/Story~293874.aspx4/13/2007 10:42:37 AMPatricia Demchak Boulder County Resource Conservation Division and the city of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs want you to "Get the Dirt on Composting." They have teamed up to launch an educational campaign that includes free workshops to teach you how you can turn ordinary kitchen scraps into compost ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Environment/Meetings/Story~295070.aspx4/16/2007 12:13:49 PMPatricia Demchak End of School Marks the Start of Boulder County's Nature Detective Club The Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department announces a new family activity just in time for summer vacation! Kids 11 years and younger are invited to join the County's Nature Detectives Club, an informal program ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Sports/Story~315517.aspx5/30/2007 3:48:47 PMPatricia Demchak As part of an effort to prevent elder abuse and ensure quality care for older adults, local agencies are sponsoring two free events full of resources and information in June. Boulder County Aging Services Division will offer a half-day Caregiving Symposium on June 21, and RSVP (Retired Senior Vo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Government/Story~315518.aspx5/30/2007 3:51:37 PMPatricia Demchak The Dougherty Museum, home of one of the finest collections of antique automobiles in the region, will open for the summer on Friday, June 1. This year's opening marks the museum's 30th year of sharing its collection with the public. The museum's collection of beautifully restored automobiles ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Story~315523.aspx5/30/2007 3:55:07 PMPatricia Demchak Boulder County is looking for a few good mentors - but what defines a good mentor may be different than you might think: You don't have to be perfect, you don't have to be a smashing success, and you don't have to sacrifice the things you love to do. What Boulder County is looking for is som...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~351271.aspx8/22/2007 10:57:03 AMPatricia Demchak Teens in the courts system need stable, positive adult role models. How long does it take to help steer the life of a teen in a positive direction? One day? One month? According to specialists in Boulder County's Community Justice Services Division, teens who have had repeated encounters wit...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~361610.aspx9/12/2007 3:26:00 PMPatricia Demchak Little yellow fellow tours Boulder County to save lives B. Ready makes rounds to tout emergency preparedness B. Ready has come to Boulder, and he wants to be your buddy. The little yellow fellow, one of more than 100 cardboard cut-out siblings created by the state's READYColorado program...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/Law/Story~363480.aspx9/17/2007 10:13:54 AMPatricia Demchak Daily Pollution Prevention Tips September 17-23 is National Pollution Prevention Week. In recognition of this occasion, Partners for A Clean Environment (PACE) is pleased to present daily pollution prevention tips. In addition to helping to protect our environment, many of these tips can he...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~363779.aspx9/17/2007 3:10:41 PMPatricia Demchak Domestic Abuse Prevention Project seeks volunteers to track domestic abuse data Data gathering helps agencies improve services to victims The Boulder County Domestic Abuse Prevention Project (DAPP) is seeking volunteers to help track the responsiveness, effectiveness and outcomes of agencie...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/How-to-Get-Involved/Story~365954.aspx9/21/2007 2:01:51 PMPatricia Demchak Deadline to register or update address is Tuesday, Oct. 9 The upcoming November 6, 2007, election will be a mail ballot-only election. The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 9. Ballots will be mailed to all active voters beginning Friday, October 12, with the majority of the ballo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~365956.aspx9/21/2007 2:04:27 PMPatricia Demchak Detox site will offer additional options for substance abuse treatment The Boulder County Addiction Recovery Center's (ARC) new facility on Airport Road will open its doors for business on Tuesday Oct. 2, at 10 p.m. The ARC Valmont site will offer more options for substance abuse treatment t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~365959.aspx9/21/2007 2:06:12 PMPatricia Demchak Learn how to turn fall leaves into rich compost for your garden 'Tis the season to compost all those falling leaves, and the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division and the city of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs want to teach you how to do it! Attend a workshop to learn ways ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/Archive/Environment/Tips/Story~365962.aspx9/21/2007 2:08:01 PMPatricia Demchak Public Health and BCAP to Offer Free HIV Testing National Latino AIDS awareness day is Oct. 14 In an effort to break down barriers to HIV testing, Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) and Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) are celebrating National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on Sunday, Oct....http://denver.yourhub.com/Boulder/Stories/News/General-News/Story~374826.aspx10/9/2007 3:32:13 PMPatricia Demchak