Investing in Our Students’ Futures
By Erin Kane, Superintendent, Douglas County School District Here in the Douglas County School District (DCSD), we have some of the most...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 4
- 2 min
Born Leader
She is a born leader. Throughout her life she has played the role of leader in many capacities: cheerleader, coach, mother, manager,...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 4
- 1 min
Celebrating Mothers
It has been said that the highest and noblest work in this life is that of a mother. Honestly, I don't know if that gives mothers enough...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 4
- 2 min
She-E-O
Erin Kane is the Superintendent of the Douglas County School District. She has found success and shown she is a proven leader in many...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Apr 4
- 3 min
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Spring is here. We've got the tips and tricks on where to buy seeds and seedlings, plus key guidelinesfor gardening success in the...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Gardeners Assemble
Do you enjoy gardening or would you like to get more involved in gardening? Consider joiningone of these groups in our area to gather...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Stop & Smell the Roses
With temperatures rising and spring in the air, we’re ready to get outside! Studies show that spending time outside helps to improve your...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Hummingbirds
Garden Angels Hummingbirds are unique and lovely creatures that awe us with their quickly beating wings and hovering capabilities. I have...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Mayor vs Mayor
We pit Castle Rock's Mayor Jason Gray and Parker's Mayor Jeff Toborg against each other for town supremacy. May the best town win....
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Downtown Glow-Up
Tony DeSimone and Confluence Companies are changing the face of Douglas County, for the better. With the My Mainstreet project finally...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Mar 4
- 3 min
The Future Starts Now
Michelle Kivela has worked in our town government for 10 years, the last 5 as our town manager. She has seen many changes in that time...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Winter Vibes
Those long winter months can play havoc with our heads. Stuck inside, patience on its last nerve, sometimes all we need is an outlet....
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Timely Tax Filing Tips
by MARIETTA SILVA | INVESTMENT It’s tax time again. Oftentimes, the amount you owe is enough to raise your blood pressure. Now, add to...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Date Night
I love dinner and a movie, but if you’re stuck in a dating rut and need some fun date night ideas, step out of the box with these easy...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Editor's Take
I have come to dislike the phrase Falling in Love. Sorry hopeless romantics. It's not that I am against the notion, I "fell" in love with...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Line Up Your Bones and Improve Your Health
Why Alignment Matters by Dr. Rebecca Hoeck,PT, DPT "Don’t slouch, sit up straight, shoulders back." We’ve all heard or used these phases....
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Jan 12
- 4 min
Give Your Heart a FIGHTING CHANCE
As an American your odds of dying of heart disease are one in four. Approximately 1,400 Americans die each day from heart disease. “In...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Jan 12
- 2 min
DANCE YOURSELF HEALTHY
the Benefits of Dance Dancing isn’t just about the steps and music. It’s a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction,...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Five Simple Steps for a Healthy New Year
Virtually everyone’s list of New Year’s Resolutions includes at least one of the following: lose weight, eat better, and exercise...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Editor's Take
The author Robin S. Sharma said,"What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny."...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
By Erin Kane, Superintendent, Douglas County SchoolDistrict In the spirit of the holidays, THANK YOU to the Parker community for joining...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Giving Machine
"Imagine swiping your credit card at a vending machine - but instead of buying a candy bar for yourself, you’re buying a sheep for a...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Bell Still Rings for All Who Truly Believe
We asked some of our younger readers what they love about the holidays. "I l-ove the holidays because I get to spend time with my whole...
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Search Parker Staff
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Service Above Self
by TODD HENDREKS | ROTARIAN Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary International in 1907, said “The foundation on which Rotary is built is...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Nov 7, 2022
- 4 min
Labor of Love
The HenwoodFamily leads by example. Whitney and Justin Henwood lived in Haiti in 2012, working on some construction projects after the...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Humanitarian
(noun) \ hyü-,ma-nǝ-'ter-ē-ǝn \ A person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and social reforms; one who has concern for helping...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Why Our Schools Matter
By Erin Kane, Superintendent, Douglas County School District Schools are an integral part of our neighborhoods, our economies, and our...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Take A Bow
The iconic dance studio, Colorado School of Dance, is celebrating 20 years and a million dreams. Lisa Tuska grew up dancing. She has...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
Chamber Music
I often compare the chamber of commerce to a big open room where people gather. It’s a room with many doors, each with a different sign...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
The Best Burger In Town
This town aint big enough for two "best burgers"... actually, we rated our top 5. If you haven't tried these offerings, you're missing...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
What Additional Funding Would Mean for Parker Schools
By Erin Kane, Superintendent, Douglas County School District You’ve likely heard about the funding challenges our school district is...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Picture Perfect
Raemirue Photography Why is photography for your business so important? A customer’s first impression of your business is usually based...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
#History
Food tells the story of us: our history, industry, and culture. Take a look at how the food industry began here in Douglas County. Early...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
Know Mo, Mr. Nice Guy
The Donut House is well known by local residents. But with COVID putting so many small eateries out of business, Moe refused to yield....
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Amber Tueller
- Aug 8, 2022
- 1 min
Traveler's Soul
Bret and I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Europe and travel around the Mediterranean. What a beautiful area of the...
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Search Parker Staff
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Light the Fire
By: Samia Tueller Ponderosa Graduate 2019 We’re so close to the end of summer! Although, it’s not that surprising when you remember we...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
First Day of School
Advice for Parents from Parents and Teachers If you have little ones, chances are you’ve seen the movie “Finding Nemo” dozens of times....
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!
Written By: Erin Kane, Superintendent, Douglas County School District Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! We are incredibly excited to...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
Evolution of a Student
Tips for Success & Survival at Every Stage of School Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Now that your little one is a “Big Kid” they need to...
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Amber Tueller
- Jul 3, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Independence Day!
This is an illustration of Sybil Ludington by Chiara Fedele. Sybil was a brave daughter of Henry Ludington, a New York militia officer...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
The Festival
The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is bringing revelry back! The long- awaited return of our hometown festival is here and...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 23, 2022
- 2 min
This or That? The Results Are In!
We asked for your opinions and we were thrilled with your responses! Pizza or Hamburger? Pizza won out, winning with 60% of voters...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
Family, isn't it about ...TIME
We asked some of the local leaders what they do to build and strengthen their family relationships. TODD HENDREKS PARKER TOWN...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Family Table
From bonding to education, regular family dinner time contributes to positive results for everyone involved. The kitchen table is a...
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Bret and Amber Tueller
- May 9, 2022
- 2 min
The Family Tree
FIND YOUR FAMILY. DISCOVER YOURSELF. Our story. Finding out about our past is something intriguing and exciting! Who came before us?...
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