http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Faith Lutheran congregation, 303 N. Ridge Road in Castle Rock, will be celebrating the church's 25th anniversary June 12 - 14. The activities will begin at the church on Friday the 12th with a free organ concert at 5:00 p.m. and an intergenerational program by Theatre of Dreams at 7:00 p.m. (free...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~622251.aspx6/2/2009 11:51:35 AMCody Hall The Parker Police Department is seeking volunteer advocates for the Parker/Lone Tree Victim Services Unit. Advocates provide immediate crisis intervention and support for victims of crime. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, be able to work nights and weekends and must commit to at leas...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~622256.aspx6/2/2009 12:00:53 PMCody Hall The Parker Police Department is seeking volunteer advocates for the Parker/Lone Tree Victim Services Unit. Advocates provide immediate crisis intervention and support for victims of crime. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, be able to work nights and weekends and must commit to at l...http://denver.yourhub.com/LoneTree/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~622260.aspx6/2/2009 12:05:10 PMCody Hall Deputies for the Patrol and Detention Divisions as well as officers from the Lone Tree, Castle Rock and Parker Police Department have received training on Autism Awareness. Many times deputies and officers have been called to situations that involve a person; child or adult, that may be acting...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~622264.aspx6/2/2009 12:08:35 PMCody Hall Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver is very excited about being part of the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium with 42 other Law Enforcement Agencies from across the State of Colorado. The Colorado Information Sharing Consortium (CISC) was formed in 2008 by public safety leaders from ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~622270.aspx6/2/2009 12:16:03 PMCody Hall Douglas County Sheriff, David A. Weaver, is pleased to announce that Bailey McHenry is this year's recipient of the County Sheriff's of Colorado, CSOC, scholarship award for Douglas County. Bailey received her award during the May 15th Douglas County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial Awar...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~622274.aspx6/2/2009 12:24:34 PMCody Hall http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Photos/Story~622278.aspx6/2/2009 12:31:32 PMCody Hall Detectives from the Douglas County Pattern Crimes Unit, which is comprised of detectives from the Sheriff's Office and the Parker Police Department, finished up a big part of their investigation into a home invasion burglary and robbery by arresting the second of two suspects. On 05/29/09, at ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/Crime/Story~623376.aspx6/4/2009 11:28:34 AMCody Hall Students high-fived and shook hands in camaraderie as their classmates walked by after receiving their "Reading Olympics" awards. At Northeast Elementary, five fourth-grade classes in the B, C and D tracks participated in the 15th annual Reading Olympics, a program brought to the school by te...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Education/Elementary/Story~623825.aspx6/5/2009 1:56:34 PMCody Hall Imagine being at a cocktail party and having only one thing to talk about. This is one situation Paul Stafford, retired aerospace engineer and prize-winning wood turner, never wants to find himself in. "I just don't want to be a person who is so shallow," said Stafford. To divvy up his time, h...http://denver.yourhub.com/Roxborough/Stories/Archive/Faces-of/Story~624869.aspx6/9/2009 1:44:46 PMCody Hall Have you ever thought about owning your own franchise business? Statistics show franchise businesses have a success rate of 94% while starting your own business the success rate is much lower at 25%. You don't have to "reinvent the wheel"- spend your time marketing and building the business,...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~625532.aspx6/11/2009 10:24:56 AMCody Hall Kettle corn, beer and cotton candy were part of anything but an ordinary day as 11 contestants took the stage June 14 to compete for the sixth annual Parker Idol at Parker's 32nd Country Festival. The Parker Chamber of Commerce's Chairman of the Board JJ Dedmon thought up the idea of Parker I...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/General-News/Story~626689.aspx6/15/2009 10:40:28 AMCody Hall Join your neighbors and head to downtown Parker for the Town's annual Independence Day event, Let Freedom Sing, featuring the Red White and Brew MusicFest presented by the Downtown Development Council. The event will be on Saturday, July 4 from 2 to 10 p.m. and is set to be bigger and better than...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Goings-on/Story~627127.aspx6/16/2009 11:29:10 AMCody Hall Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, June 24 and the Town is continuing its tradition of hosting the Parker Breakfast Station at the Cherry Creek Trail under the E-470 overpass! Riders will enjoy refreshments provided by Vitamin Cottage, Panera Bread and King Soopers and coffee from the Funky Brewster....http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627129.aspx6/16/2009 11:32:50 AMCody Hall The summer carries its own state of mind. The sweltering season brings with it relaxation, an ease of living, crowded pools, sticky popsicles and backyard parties. For some folks this is exactly how it works out. For those suffering from a personal and financial crisis, the summer carries a diffe...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~627132.aspx6/16/2009 11:36:52 AMCody Hall The Town of Parker has hired Becky Hogan as the Town's first Economic Development Director. Hogan has more than 15 years of experience working in the field of economic development and retail consulting for municipalities. Most recently Hogan was the owner of Edge Consulting Services, which s...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627146.aspx6/16/2009 11:42:58 AMCody Hall Are you looking to join a gym and get in shape, but hesitant to sign a long-term contract, and don't want to put a strain on your budget? No problem! Parker Recreation offers several short-term, no hassle membership options with NO enrollment fees! Better yet, you'll have access to two great faci...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~627149.aspx6/16/2009 11:45:44 AMCody Hall Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver would like to invite the public to his next Coffee Talk and Tour. This is an event that gives the public an opportunity to meet with the Sheriff and ask questions about the operations of the Sheriff's Office or even ask questions about law enforcement in gen...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627166.aspx6/16/2009 11:54:36 AMCody Hall The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program is seeking volunteers to be trained during September - October 2009. This program assists victims of crime and surviving families in cases of death by providing immediate crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up support. Volunteer...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627170.aspx6/16/2009 11:58:00 AMCody Hall The Highlands Ranch Metro District is partnering with dog owners to save costs and implement green practices when it comes to cleaning up after dogs in the District's parks and open space. Parks, Recreation and Open Space staff developed a new TREX dog bag dispenser that will be tested at several...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~627178.aspx6/16/2009 12:06:14 PMCody Hall The Highlands Ranch Metro District owns and maintains an impressive network of outdoor recreation amenities. With a full schedule of sports activities, special events, and a parks, trails and natural open space system to support, the Metro District welcomes Kari Larese who will connect residents ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~627182.aspx6/16/2009 12:10:30 PMCody Hall The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program is seeking volunteers to be trained during September - October 2009. This program assists victims of crime and surviving families in cases of death by providing immediate crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up support. Volunteer...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627185.aspx6/16/2009 12:14:33 PMCody Hall Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver would like to invite the public to his next Coffee Talk and Tour. This is an event that gives the public an opportunity to meet with the Sheriff and ask questions about the operations of the Sheriff's Office or even ask questions about law enforcement in gen...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627189.aspx6/16/2009 12:17:01 PMCody Hall A valuable community resource, the Highlands Ranch Metro District's Web site at www.highlandsranch.org has been enhanced to offer more information on Senior Outreach Services, the Metro District's strong financial background, and an online newsroom with information aimed at the public as well as ...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~627195.aspx6/16/2009 12:21:39 PMCody Hall The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program is seeking volunteers to be trained during September - October 2009. This program assists victims of crime and surviving families in cases of death by providing immediate crisis intervention, referrals, and follow-up support. Volunteer...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~627200.aspx6/16/2009 12:25:31 PMCody Hall Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver would like to invite the public to his next Coffee Talk and Tour. This is an event that gives the public an opportunity to meet with the Sheriff and ask questions about the operations of the Sheriff's Office or even ask questions about law enforcement in gen...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~627202.aspx6/16/2009 12:27:21 PMCody Hall In every childhood, there is at least one defining moment...a moment that shapes or reshapes our own destiny. For me, it was when I was twelve years old. The year was 1986. A Colorado kid growing up on 320 acres of ranch land and an equal amount of dry land farm ground in the extreme Northeast...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/News/General-News/Story~628162.aspx6/18/2009 1:41:25 PMCody Hall Parker Residents enjoy the handmade and handcrafted food, arts, and accessories on a hot summer day.http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Photos/Story~628758.aspx6/22/2009 7:48:56 AMCody Hall Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce announced that it will distribute $236,966 in workers' compensation dividend checks to 45 of its members as a reward for maintaining safe workplaces. The checks come from Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado's leading workers' compensation insurer, which is issuing gen...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/News/General-News/Story~632035.aspx7/1/2009 11:21:36 AMCody Hall On July 25, wine lovers will have an opportunity to participate in a Grand Tasting of Colorado wines at one convenient location. The sixth annual Castle Rock WineFest, an outdoor wine tasting event, will feature 26 wineries and over 160 varieties of Colorado wine. The Grand Tasting is held on...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~632043.aspx7/1/2009 11:25:06 AMCody Hall