11.02.09
Veteran’s Day is really just like any other day for one Parker veteran.
Parker resident Ron Henkel stands near some mementos of his military service. Henkel began his military career during World War II as a merchant marine in 1943 right after graduating high school. Photo by Courtney Kuhlen | ckuhlen@ccnewspapers.com
Wiens joins U.S. Senate race
Former state Sen. Tom Wiens, of Douglas County, has announced he is running for the U.S. Senate. Record number of voters for election
As of the end of the business day Nov. 2, Douglas County had received 37,332 ballots, the highest number of people ever to vote in a school board election in Douglas County. Newcomers arrive on school board
Three new faces, and one familiar one, will round out the Douglas County School Board, tasked with important financial decisions along with the responsibility of hiring a new superintendent. Health care providers prepare for change
Whether it’s the controversial public option, long-term costs to taxpayers or so-called “death panels,” health care reform has taken its place as the most divisive topic in politics. Finding a compromise between health and money
Alicia Marsicovetere waited 90 days to receive health insurance coverage after she was hired as a telemarketer. Love, faith and blogging
People deal with a sick family member in different ways. Some talk it out. Some close down. Service for veterans
Members of the middle school youth group at Providence Presbyterian Church in Parker are honoring veterans at a unique worship service celebration for Veteran’s day.
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