http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Congratulations to the local 2008 graduates. May is the time of year where many high school seniors feel the buzz of excitement as they approach the end of their high school careers. Life as they know it is about to change forever. Here at YourHub.com, we think graduating from high school...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Graduations/Blog~467133.aspx5/7/2008 12:39:32 PMRebecca ZimmermanThe Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District will hold an election on May 6. Ballot Issue A is calling for a 2.5 property tax mill-levy increase beginning in 2009. Ballot Issue B is asking to exempt the district from the TABOR Amendment and the State of Colorado's 5.5 percent tax limitation. Voters...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~452897.aspx4/8/2008 2:39:15 PMRebecca ZimmermanThe Foothills Park& Recreation District will hold an election on May 6. Residents should receive their ballots starting in mid-April. Foothills is seeking a 3-mill increase. Voters will also elect three open spots to the Foothills Board of Directors. Click here to read a story about the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~450471.aspx4/2/2008 11:54:48 AMRebecca ZimmermanI am looking for some Ken-Caryl Metro District residents who would like to voice their opinion on YourHub.com about the defeat of ballot issue 5A and what is happening now. I know The Ken-Caryl Metro District is now having to make some decisions money wise - possibly having to cut some servic...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~436880.aspx3/4/2008 1:02:40 PMRebecca ZimmermanI recently read a story posted by M arie Guldbeck , of Arvada. Marie, apparently, is an animal lover, and is trying to get people to cast their vote on an online contest put on by www.zootoo.com . The Web site is giving away $1 million dollars to an animal shelter for a makeover. The shel...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~432007.aspx2/21/2008 1:26:35 PMRebecca ZimmermanOver the Christmas holiday, my husband, Brent , and I finally got to take the trip we have been dreaming about for years ... to Europe. It was a wonderful way to spend Christmas and New Year's. We were there a little over two weeks -- We left Denver on Dec. 21 and returned Jan. 5. We skied...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~422105.aspx1/30/2008 3:28:41 PMRebecca ZimmermanI knew I would be in for a long commute this morning, but man - it really turned out to be worse than expected. My original plan - and I do this usually when it snows - was to take the 401 bus from my neighborhood at Chatfield and Wadsworth Boulevard to the Mineral light rail station. However,...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Local-Weather/Blog~402844.aspx12/11/2007 11:23:24 AMRebecca ZimmermanMEMO TO THE STAFF Hey everyone, We have a couple promotions going on and I was hoping you could get the word out to our users that they have a really good chance of winning some prizes if they enter. Indiana Jones DVD collection We put together a last minute online Indiana Jones pr...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~397506.aspx11/28/2007 12:56:54 PMRebecca ZimmermanI can't believe it's almost that time a year again. Soon many houses will be filled with the smell of turkey roasting in the oven and a smorgasbord of good dishes will be arranged on the table for everyone to partake in. Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. I got married on Thanksgi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Morrison/Blogs/Archive/Blog~391631.aspx11/13/2007 2:36:02 PMRebecca ZimmermanThis past weekend (Oct. 27) I was shopping at the Littleton Babies "R" Us store for a shower gift for my very pregnant friend. As I was sorting through her gift registry list, all of a sudden I was singing Feliz Navidad in my head. "What the heck?" I thought. "How did this all of sudden pop ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~385491.aspx10/31/2007 1:30:28 PMRebecca ZimmermanThe Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District is asking Ken-Caryl Ranch residents to vote on ballot issue 5A on Nov. 6 with their mail-in ballots. Ballot issue 5A seeks a 2.5 mill levy increase on property taxes. What do you think? Is it a good or bad idea? We want to hear your opinion. Feel free...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~378611.aspx10/16/2007 3:35:25 PMRebecca ZimmermanThere's a lot happening around town - fun fall events to upcoming elections. I encourage you to check it all out. In the news: The South Jeffco Sports Association was stunned this week after discovering more than $100,000 was stolen from the association. Gary Losh , president of the associa...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~375897.aspx10/11/2007 11:00:20 AMRebecca ZimmermanOn Aug. 24 my alarm went off a little too early for my liking, but I was, for the most part, able to jump out of bed with enough adrenaline going through my body to get me going. You see I was going to be part of the mass ascension media flight as part of the opening for the Rocky Mountain Balloo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~352316.aspx8/24/2007 11:12:07 AMRebecca ZimmermanThere's a lot happening around town and here is a brief lineup. The biggest news is that Jefferson County Public Schools are back in session and started Aug. 22. Chatfield Senior High School greeted students with lots of big changes after some major renovations over the summer. You can read the...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~351776.aspx8/23/2007 10:05:05 AMRebecca ZimmermanThe historic Manor House in Ken-Caryl Ranch is reportedly up for sale again, according to a story by The Denver Post on July 31. Read the story here . Michael Shinn purchased the Manor House in 2006 for $2.4 million. What is your feeling on the matter? What has the Manor House me...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Local-Business/Blog~342355.aspx8/1/2007 1:32:43 PMRebecca ZimmermanOn July 27 I had the pleasure of helping out at Youth Journalism Day at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. There were about 50 kids in all, but I especially loved working with my small group of sixth-graders -- Davis Anderson , Zoe Dinneen , Allyson Malecha and Erica Rozman...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Education-General/Blog~342259.aspx8/1/2007 11:57:42 AMRebecca ZimmermanThe Columbine and Ken-Caryl area hot spots were filled with activity on June 14. Now that school is out for the season, the Columbine library was busy with children coming in and picking up some good summer reading. Southwest plaza was also hopping during lunchtime. Many people were enjoy...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Outdoors/Blog~322378.aspx6/15/2007 12:39:39 PMRebecca ZimmermanDowntown Morrison was hopping with activity on Thursday, June 14. Tourists and locals were enjoying the day strolling the town and eating good food at the various restaurants. I realized today how many yummy-looking restaurants there really are in Morrison. Do you have a favorite restaurant i...http://denver.yourhub.com/Morrison/Blogs/Archive/Outdoors/Blog~321771.aspx6/14/2007 4:34:45 PMRebecca ZimmermanOn April 20, 1999 I was sitting in yearbook class, mouth hanging open and watching the TV in disbelief. My classmates and I were watching the events unfold live at Columbine High School . The image I most remember from the day was an aerial view from a helicopter, capturing students runnin...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~290306.aspx4/6/2007 12:58:19 PMRebecca ZimmermanSo probably against my better judgement, I decided to join my husband's ski race club through TeamSki Racing for the season. I did have my reasons though ... Reason one: I raced in two "free" races last season and enjoyed it. It was fun I enjoyed the rush and excitement of it. Reason t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Outdoors/Blog~169550.aspx1/11/2007 4:25:46 PMRebecca ZimmermanDec. 21 always seems to turn out to be an exciting day for me .... First off, December 21 is my little brother's birthday. Of course, he's not little anymore. Today, he turns 22. (Happy birthday, Nathan !). I really can't believe he's that old. Which makes me feel, well, even older! He cam...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Local-Weather/Blog~163604.aspx12/21/2006 3:35:53 PMRebecca ZimmermanOct. 26 is turning out to be a snowy one. At 11:15 a.m. I measured almost 5 inches of snow in my backyard in Littleton (see picture). Although it's not as crazy as some of the mountain towns in our area like Conifer (measuring 16 inches) and Evergreen (measuring 15 inches of snow), accor...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/General-Weather/Blog~142576.aspx10/26/2006 11:50:25 AMRebecca ZimmermanIn the name of autumn, I decided to do something fall-ish last Friday night, Oct. 13. Now, since I moved to the Littleton area about three years ago, every October I have noticed big signs for the Corn Maze at the Chatfield Botanical Gardens -- only about a two-minute drive from my house. Since I...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Outdoors/Blog~138590.aspx10/17/2006 11:08:44 AMRebecca ZimmermanSunday, Aug. 13 turned out to be a scary day for me. It started out great. It was gorgeous out ... temperatures were in the low 80s. My husband was on a backpacking trip for a few days with some friends so it was just the dog, Sadie, and me fending for ourselves at home. I really enjoy having ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~114123.aspx8/15/2006 4:13:20 PMRebecca ZimmermanWhen I was on vacation a couple weeks ago visiting my family in Indiana , my mother, the avid reader and employee of Barnes & Noble , handed me a copy of the popular book The Nanny Diaries . It is an easy, fun read - the perfect vacation book. Also perfect for sitting in an airpo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Fiction/Blog~109168.aspx8/1/2006 3:28:05 PMRebecca ZimmermanWell, it's that time a year again - the time of year where you trade in your skis for your tent ... At least in my household. I never camped that much as a kid. Some, but not much. At least not like I have experienced in Colorado. Last year was a big step for me. Yes, I finally broke down and...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Outdoors/Blog~95217.aspx6/15/2006 12:42:16 PMRebecca ZimmermanI went to my friend Carrie 's wedding shower last night. I had a good time. There were mainly people from her previous job at Habitat for Humanity, so I only new a couple of folks. Nice people. We played a fun game, gorged on cake and other munchies and watch Carrie open some nice gifts. She g...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Blog~81711.aspx5/3/2006 2:50:33 PMRebecca ZimmermanI recently finished the book Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden . It was published in 1997. Ithought I would take this opportunity and let you know what Ithought about it. Here's a little background for you: The novel is afictitious, first person account of a geisha working...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Literature/Books/Blog~77491.aspx4/21/2006 11:04:57 AMRebecca ZimmermanSo as promised I thought I would give you a quick update on myweekend in Steamboat where I participated in the Mountain DewVertical Challenge race finals. It was fun. And, as it turned out, we ran into severalteammates from my husband's club race team and had a great timeskiing an...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~74068.aspx4/12/2006 11:21:11 AMRebecca ZimmermanSo as promised I thought I would give you a quick update onmy weekend in Steamboat where I participated in the Mountain DewVertical Challenge race finals. It was fun. And, as it turned out, we ran into severalteammates from my husband's club race team and had a great timeskiing and ra...http://denver.yourhub.com/Littleton/Blogs/Archive/Recreational/Blog~74054.aspx4/12/2006 11:09:48 AMRebecca Zimmerman