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In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s leading Castle Rock’s new grief group through the holidays?
  • How could Douglas County’s new theft rules affect Castle Rock retailers?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 60, low: 36.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• "There is hope" Colorado widower starts grief group at Castle Rock hospital (cbsnews.com) — A weekly grief support group is meeting Monday evenings at AdventHealth Castle Rock, offering a place for residents to share loss and find support through the holidays. Started by widower and hospital volunteer Clarence Hughes, the 13‑week GriefShare program has been so successful that another session begins Jan. 26, with a small fee covering materials.
   

• Douglas County wants to crack down on shoplifting — in part by fining stores if they don't report it (denverpost.com) — Douglas County commissioners, meeting at county headquarters in Castle Rock, advanced a proposal to fine retailers in unincorporated areas if they don’t report shoplifting within 96 hours. Supporters say tougher reporting and arrests will curb theft, while retail and policy critics argue punishing victimized stores goes too far and may burden staff during busy seasons.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a 4-year-old boy with a speech/developmental delay, and I’m looking for a former speech therapist or former early childhood teacher with experience in early development to work with him once per week.
    We are not looking for a company—just an individual. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. TIA! (Nextdoor Terrain)
  • living in a suburban area makes you realize a lot of people cherish each other and work together.
    I have never heard of people tipping the trash man until today, I saw a post of a person asking what the best way is to tip a trash man and the… (Nextdoor Woodlands)
  • Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Castle Rock. Apply here.
  • Guess?, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal - Stock Associate in Castle Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castle Rock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Castle Pines

  • Photos: Evan Engram visits Timber Trail Elementary School to build gingerbread houses, make arts and crafts with students (denverbroncos.com)
  • Proposed annexation eligibility hearing canceled in Castle Pines (parkerchronicle.net)
  • The Wealthiest Small Town in Colorado Is Hiding in Plain Sight (k99.com)

Parker

  • Colorado K-9's Nose Leads to Massive Drug Bust with 30,000 Fentanyl Pills (95rockfm.com)
  • Former Rockies manager Walt Weiss earned another shot with Braves (denverpost.com)
  • Douglas County businesses to pay fines for unreported thefts under proposed ordinance (coloradopolitics.com)

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