🌱 How a Parker post office K-9 uncovered 30,000 fentanyl pills

Good morning Parker! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Parker post office K-9 uncovered 30,000 fentanyl pills
• Why Parker businesses are exempt from Douglas County’s new shoplifting proposal
• Parker resident Walt Weiss lands one of baseball’s top managing jobs

Also on today's calendar: Holiday with Horses and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 62, low: 39.
• Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado K-9's Nose Leads to Massive Drug Bust with 30,000 Fentanyl Pills (95rockfm.com) — A major drug bust at the Parker post office earlier this year uncovered about 30,000 suspected fentanyl pills and 28 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a loudspeaker shell. A K-9 officer named Harry, working with Officer Cashman, detected the suspicious package, contributing to what federal officials call one of the largest single-package drug seizures in the country.
   

• Douglas County businesses to pay fines for unreported thefts under proposed ordinance (coloradopolitics.com) — Douglas County is considering a new ordinance that would fine businesses in unincorporated areas if they don’t report shoplifting within 96 hours, but it would not apply inside municipalities like Parker. Commissioners say the goal is to push especially big-box retailers to report thefts, as shoplifting has risen locally and statewide. Officials will seek business feedback before taking a final vote.
   

• Former Rockies manager Walt Weiss earned another shot with Braves (denverpost.com) — Former Rockies manager Walt Weiss, who owns a home in Parker and still calls Colorado his home base, has been promoted to manage the Atlanta Braves. He reflects on lessons from his Rockies years and says eight seasons as Atlanta’s bench coach have better prepared him for this second chance.
   

📸 Around Parker

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parker

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Mike G Band at Takoda Tavern in Parker
  Takoda Tavern, 12365 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Planning Commission Meeting
  Town of Parker Calendar
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• MEMBER EVENT: Tree Skirt Party Benefitting Backpack Society
  Clock Tower Grill , 9360 Station St #100 , Lone Tree
• Wrestling Districts
  Mountain Vista High School , 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge , Highlands Ranch
  4:00 pm
• Choir Concert
  Northeast Elementary , 6598 N Hwy 83 , Parker
  5:30 pm
• A Celtic Christmas
  Town of Parker Calendar , 19650 Mainstreet , Parker
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Holiday with Horses
  Affinity Ranch , 11892 Hilltop Rd , Parker
  1:00 pm
• GRIZZLY GOPHER AT TAKODA TAVERN/PARKER
  Takoda Tavern , 12365 Pine Bluffs Way , Parker
  7:30 pm

📣 Parker Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
  Frontier Valley Elementary School Parker, CO 80134
  4:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Wrestling Districts
  Mountain Vista High School , 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge , Highlands Ranch
  4:00 pm
• Choir Concert
  Northeast Elementary , 6598 N Hwy 83 , Parker
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Girls/Boys Basketball Games vs Parker Core Knowledge
  Challenge to Excellence Parker, CO 80134
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone noticed their water being slightly discolored recently?
  Ever since it snowed, it seems that our water has a yellowish tint to it. Just curious if anyone else is experiencing the same thing. (Nextdoor Clarke Farms)
• Anyone missing a kitty?
  We found it hanging out in our garage. Very friendly! (Nextdoor Smoky Hill Ranches)

• Tokyo Joes posted a job opening for Service Pro / Shift Leader in Parker. Apply here.
• Mile High Chicken posted a job opening for Assistant Manager @ Slim Chickens in Parker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parker here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lone Tree

• Denver area events for Dec. 9 (denvergazette.com)

Castle Pines

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

Castle Rock

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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