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Junior Temma Monroe prepares to fire a pass to a teammate during an Elizabeth girls basketball game last season.

Cardinal Coach Jamie Schmalz said Monroe is one of four Cardinal seniors that will help anchor this year’s team.

Kierra Duran drives to the hoop for Elizabeth during a Cardinal girls basketball game last year. Duran is one of the returning seniors on this year’s team that opens play Dec. 5 in a tournament at Littleton High School.

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Young Cardinals ready for first test Coach says squad has work to do before campaign gets underway

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The Elizabeth girls basketball coach said recently that she would have to wait until practices started Nov. 11 to determine how the team was shaping up.

“We will be basically a young team this season even though we do have three returning seniors,” Cardinals coach Jaime Schmalz said Nov. 5. “I know we there are three returning seniors and the rest of the team will be young, so we have a lot of work to do before we start our season Dec. 5.”

The Cardinals open the season Dec. 5 in a Jungle Jam Tournament game. Elizabeth is scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m. against Summit at Littleton High School, 199 E. Littleton Blvd.

The coach said she looks to the returning seniors to be team leaders. For example, she expects one of the team leaders will be returning senior Ella Benkendorf, who stands 6-2 and will give the Cardinals a strong presence under the hoop.

“We will drive to the hoop if we can and we know she will help us on the boards if the shot doesn’t go in,” Schmalz said. “We can also play a half-court offense and we will try to be flexible and see what works best for us to score points.”

Schmalz said when the team is on

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defense they will use both a zone and one-on-one defense.

“We try to switch it up during the game. We see what is working and, if necessary, call a time-out to shift to a method we feel will works better,” she said. “We find using both zone an one-on-one defense works well for us because the other team will have to make adjustments and we know that will make our defense more effective as they don’t make the adjustments quickly.”

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Q&A: Sherry Hewlett, incoming county treasurer Republican from Simla ran unopposed for Elbert County post

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Tell us about yourself.

I currently live in Simla. I have two daughters who graduated from Elbert School District and a stepdaughter and stepson who both graduated from Elizabeth High School. I have three granddaughters, ages 7, 5 and 1, and a grandson age 8.

I am a Colorado native, having grown up in the Arkansas Valley. I moved to Elbert County in 1992 and served as an Elbert School Board

director for two terms. I started working for the Elbert County Treasurer/Public Trustee’s Office in 1996. I am currently the deputy treasurer/public trustee for Elbert County. I have been the deputy for 11 Hewlett years. I have 22 years of experience with the day-to-day operations of the office. I currently serve as the treasurer for the Elbert County Republican Women.

What will change, if anything, when you take office?

I don’t anticipate any drastic changes for the office at this time. We were fortunate to be able to hire an assistant treasurer in September and she is currently in training and doing an amazing job. As the elected treasurer/

public trustee, I will work alongside my staff and will be able to step in and help in times of vacancies and/ or high-volume processes. Our goal is to sustain a high level of customer service to the citizens of Elbert County with professionalism.

What are the most important traits or skills for a treasurer to possess?

Important traits and skills of the treasurer would be to meet all statutory deadlines timely and efficiently as well as maintaining a well-trained staff. As treasurer, I won’t ask my staff to do anything I wouldn’t do myself. I will have an open-door policy, and will treat all citizens and constituents with respect.

What must an effective treasurer accomplish?

An effective treasurer should bill,

Q&A: Susan Murphy, incoming county assessor Longtime resident ran as Republican in unopposed bid for office

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Susan Murphy and I have resided in rural Elbert County with my family for 21 years. I have been serving the county as deputy assessor for the last six years and worked in the county treasurer’s office prior to that for five years. My combined 11 years of experience in county government has provided me with the knowledge, education and understanding to manage the assessor’s office in a competent and professional manner. My strong feelings of commitment motivated me to obtain my appraisal license during a busy 2018 campaign season in preparation for my duties as assessor. The office of the assessor has many processes and deadlines that must be completed during the calendar year which are

specified in Colorado law. As your assessor I will be very active and hands-on in managing every aspect of the office. I am committed to Elbert County citizens and taxpayers and my office will be committed Murphy to providing superior, professional service.

What will change, if anything, when you take office?

As the deputy I have assisted the current assessor in managing the office with the goal of building a professional foundation focused on serving the public. My office will continue to explore innovative ideas to effectively and efficiently meet Colorado assessment standards. I firmly believe that the Elbert County Assessor’s Office has to continue to train and grow our current staff to ensure that we will have continuity and succession planning, which will eliminate the need for outside consulting costs in the future. An area where I will focus my efforts will be on professional training for my staff in current assessment standards. My staff will maintain a

high level of public trust and improve our efforts to reach out and explain and educate the public on assessment processes and procedures.

What are the most important traits or skills for an assessor to possess?

I feel the most important traits for any assessor are honesty, integrity, respect and an open-door policy that encourages the public to feel comfortable in approaching my office with any questions, thoughts or concerns.

My staff and I are here to serve you the public, citizens, and taxpayers.

You will feel welcome in the office at any time.

You’ve said a top priority would be “provide taxpayers a more robust website that would allow them to file the necessary documents required electronically.”

How will you approach this?

I will be working with county information technology and administration on the goal of allowing appeals to be completed online through the website to make this process easier and more convenient for property owners.

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collect and disburse all county taxes timely. Invest county surplus funds in accordance with state and federal regulations. Keep an accurate and detailed account of all money received and all money disbursed for the county. Maintain accurately all financial records. An effective treasurer should also stay educated in accordance with state statutes and processes through training provided by the CCTA (Colorado County Treasurers Association). The public trustee’s office is also governed by state statutes and has the same educational opportunities provided by the PTAC (Public Trustees Association of Colorado). Thankfully, the current treasurer, Rick Pettitt, has allowed me to attend all conferences and seminars this past year.

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Trial date set for suspect in Elbert County teacher’s death STAFF REPORT

Dan Pesch, the man facing first-degree murder charges in the 2010 death of Kiowa High School teacher Randy Wilson, is scheduled to go on trial on March 25, 2019. The trial is scheduled to last through Pesch April 4.

Pesch, 35, was arrested just before Christmas 2017 and charged with Wilson’s death. Wilson, who was 53 when he died, was found dead at a rural crossroads north of Kiowa in 2010.

Pesch confessed to murdering Wilson several times before his arrest.

He now says he was lying.

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Pie bakeoff brings community together in Castle Rock

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Heather Rossiter is a specialprograms supervisor for the Town of Castle Rock who wanted to create a community event with a hometown feel.

She also loves pie. So, the choice was simple.

On Nov. 3, Rossiter organized and oversaw the town’s second pie-baking contest, held at The Millhouse in Philip S. Miller Park. They saw near double the turnout from their first event, Rossiter said. Last year they had nine entries. This year, judges sized up 16 pies, while friends and family of entrants packed The Millhouse, ready to sample the baked goods.

“It’s kind of like a traditional pie bake off,” Rossiter said.

Judges scored entries on a multitude of factors, including smell, taste, presentation and the overall “wow factor.” One of the three judges, Sgt. Kevin Torrens, of the Castle Rock Police Department, told the crowd gathered, “This is probably one of the best things that I get to do all year.”

Tanya Shaw Jeffrey, a baking competitor, traveled from Colorado Springs to visit the craft show taking place across town at the Douglas County Events

Pies were judged on multiple factors including taste, smell, look and their overall “wow factor.”

JESSICA GIBBS Center, but heard of the pie-baking contest through a friend. She whipped together a recipe called “The Don Draper,” inspired by one of her favorite cocktails, the classic Old Fashioned.

“I just always wanted to do a pie contest,” she said.

Rossiter said at this stage, proceeds from the bake-off go back into funding the event. If it grows, however, they’ll look into holding it as a fundraiser.

“I really just wanted that hometown feel and that community good event that comes with something like this,” she said.

At this year’s contest, bakers entered 16 pies for judges to taste and assess.

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Bottom line: Mental health key for companies

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Caitlyn Grathwohl, a baker in a Castle Rock grocery store, has no reason to worry about being fired, yet the thought is always on her mind. The lonely hours on the night shift add to a feeling of isolation.

Jorie Matijevich’s daily 1 1/2-hour commute from Parker to her job as a hospital administrator in Denver began to take its toll. The battle with heavy traffic, day in and day out, left her depleted by the time she arrived back home to her family.

As a former corporate tax manager, Kristin Adams knows how a job can negatively affect an employee’s state of mind. So she applied her lessons learned toward making sure her staff at her Douglas County massage studios feel good about themselves and their work.

The stress of the job can affect employees’ state of mind in many different ways. But mental health, already a difficult conversation in any situation because of the stigma surrounding it, can be especially challenging to talk about in the workplace, employees and wellness experts say: Admitting to a mental health issue, some employees worry, could cast them and their work in a negative light, making employers question their productivity and work quality.

More and more employers, however, are beginning to see the benefit of supporting their employees’ mental health for a basic economic reason: Poor mental health can have a sizable impact on worker productivity and work quality, research shows.

And, those who study workplace health say, addressing the effects of poor mental health in the workplace is paramount to begin improving a person’s overall health, which has a key impact on job performance.

“We spend more time at work than we do eating, sleeping and communing with friends and family,” said Josh Scott, associate director for education at the Center Josh Scott for Health, Work and Environment at the Colorado School of Public Health, a consortium of three Colorado universities. A healthy mind “is the single greatest determinant of health. So if you’re not addressing mental health in the workplace, what else are you doing to address it?”

Effect on productivity The effects of mental illness on workplace productivity are clear: • Depression, if untreated, generates more than $51 billion a year in absenteeism and lost productivity, reports Mental Health America, a na-

Kristin Adams, co-owner of three Douglas County Elements Massage studios, found creative ways to bring her employees closer together and ease the mental strain of work by organizing work trips and volunteering opportunities. Adams said the activities have had a tremendous impact on the overall state of the workers’ mental health.

NICK PUCKETT tional advocacy organization. It is, the organization added, “as costly as heart disease or AIDS to the U.S. economy.”

• Workers with a mental health concern or diagnosis are more likely to be out of work longer after an injury and less likely to return to work, according to a report from the Center for Health, Work and Environment.

• Some 200 million workdays nationwide are lost due to depression, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Workers with depression reported the equivalent of 27 lost work days per year, according to the World Health Organization.

Scott mentioned the idea of presenteeism — the measure of lost productivity from a worker while at work — as another factor that can often be lost on an organization.

“People in general just don’t do as quality of work if they’re experiencing a mental health issue,” Scott said.

“It’s a harder metric to analyze — that somebody’s mental health is affecting their production … But these presenteeism and these productivity measures are contributing to the bottom line of an organization, and improving mental health can affect those numbers.”

One in five adults live with a mental illness, according to Mental Health America. The most common illnesses are depression and anxiety.

Depression and anxiety are also two frequent mental health problems experienced by employees in the workplace, the World Health Organization reports.

But what is commonly left out of the mental health category is stress, which Scott said can lead to bigger issues.

“Mental health has become a heavily stigmatized word and kind of taboo to talk about, but stress is totally acceptable and almost triumphed and awarded,” Scott said. “People are so open to that sort of language and that sort of human experience.”

Stress can often be the underlying cause of depression and anxiety, the Mayo Clinic reports. It can also lead to anger, lack of motivation, restlessness

and social withdrawal. Stress can even go as far as causing heart problems or triggering addictive behaviors.

Lisa Bandanes, a professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver, said toxic stress can lead to increased depression, obesity and cancer.

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in particular, you’re looking at a heavy physiological impact on the body, which impacts mental health and especially depression and anxiety,” Bandanes said. “To change the Bandanes nature of stress from toxic to tolerable is often about social support.”

That support can sometimes be provided by larger companies in the form of Employee Assistance Programs, or EAPs, which often include counseling sessions, peer resources and other mental health supports, or in smaller businesses through creative solutions and ideas ranging from onsite yoga to healthy snacks.

A 2016 study from the Chestnut Global Partners, an international and national employee benefits provider, found an increasing demand for employee mental health services due to stress.

Making the transition into tolerable stress is crucial to managing stress and maintaining good overall health, Bandanes said.

“The workplace,” she said, “is no different if you want to feel supported — if you want to feel like `I can rise to the challenges and that I’m appreciated for making the sacrifices I do to meet those challenges.’ ” SEE HEALTH, P6

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‘You kind of beat yourself up’ Jorie Matijevich knows the effects of stress firsthand. For her, it didn’t come from her job as an administrator at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver.

It was the commute to the hospital from her Parker home.

Almost every day, she spent 45 minutes in morning traffic, then again heading home. The average commute for a Douglas County resident is 23.9 minutes, according to DataUSA.com.

For Matijevich, a 45-minute commute was a good day.

“In reality, it’s an hour-and-a-half where you’re doing nothing…and it’s a little sad,” she said. “You kind of beat yourself up for not being productive during that time.”

The drive to work didn’t affect her as much as the drive home did.

She found herself becoming disinterested in activities she used to love, like riding horses. Often, she felt drained. She bemoaned the wasted time on the drive, and tried calling her mom or siblings during that time to feel productive.

That commuter stress isn’t uncommon, Bandanes said.

“That experience of an additional stressor will bridge your workplace stress into the home,” Bandanes said.

“People have looked at giving yourself space, giving yourself a reset between that workplace and getting home, so that you’re able to feel like you can manage the day and start over with whatever you’re going to be doing when you get home.”

For Matijevich, that time in traffic between the workplace and home prevented a reset.

In late August, Matijevich received a transfer to a position as vice president of human resources for Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, just 15 minutes from home.

Her mental state, she said, is much improved.

“In some ways, (the longer commute was) nice because I can decompress from work before I get home,” she said. “However, I could do that in the 15-minute commute I have now, as opposed to that hour-and-a-half where you’re just exhausted. I don’t know if that’s depression as much as it is just taxing on your body.”

Stigma weighs heavy Mental health problems in the workplace vary from business to business and depend on the individual: One employee’s experience could be completely different from that of a coworker in the same job.

In many cases, getting help depends on the employee’s initiative to find a counselor or reach out to his or her human resources director, Scott said.

Still, it can be difficult to admit to having a mental health problem or for a person to identify that what he or she is going through is the result of a mental health issue.

Symptoms of a mental illness can be difficult to recognize because they often mimic other physical disorders, a Mayo Clinic report said. Depressed people can have back pain or headaches.

Anxiety can trigger insomnia.

Symptoms like irritability or low motivation are sometimes written off as growing pains or a phase, which can allow symptoms to become more severe.

Mental health conditions are diagnosed based on the status of a person’s day-to-day life. But, the report said, it can be difficult to recognize those patterns in the workplace.

The principal obstacle to dealing with mental illness at work, however, is stigma, wellness experts say.

“There can be mixed messaging,” Scott said. “If you don’t have a leader championing the employee experience and culture around mental health, it’s really hard to see that cultural change with mental health in the workplace.”

For instance, if an employee discloses a potential mental health concern at the workplace, and then he or she experiences any sort of stigma or finds lack of support from leadership or human resources, then the cultural stigma around mental health in the workplace is amplified, Scott said.

Suddenly, that worker is seen in a different light and his or her productivity may come into question.

Having the conversation between coworkers and leadership is crucial, Scott said.

“If you don’t,” Scott said, “it could end up as more detrimental than not making this sort of change.”

‘It’s really frustrating’ For Castle Rock resident Caitlyn Grathwohl, the struggle with mental health is more than just dealing with situations at work. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014, Grathwohl also is gender non-binary, which means a person does not identify as male or female and prefers to be referred to as they or them.

Grathwohl has Grathwohl worked the 11 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. shift at the King Soopers bakery in Castle Rock for about three months, though they have worked for the Kroger grocer on and off for about three years.

To mentally prepare for the shift, Grathwohl arrives early. They listen to music for 30 minutes and perform various breathing exercises learned from therapy.

The rituals help quiet Grathwohl’s mind, which helps manage the manic-depressive swings that can be experienced with bipolar disorder.

Even though Grathwohl takes medication to manage the disorder, symptoms can sometimes still occur, Grathwohl said. The workspace might suddenly seem small, as if the bread racks are closing in. A feeling of paranoia can arise.

“A lot of it could be about not doing a good job and getting fired,” Grathwohl said about the paranoia. “I get worried, sometimes, if I go in the day before, I’m going to get fired on the spot.” Grathwohl said they have never had any concrete reason to believe that would happen.

A virtually empty grocery store also can be lonely.

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The bakery is normally manned by seven workers. Grathwohl’s sleep schedule makes it difficult to have a social life.

Grathwohl aspires to a promotion one day with a better schedule, but thinking about what that entails often worsens the paranoia.

Grathwohl hasn’t approached anyone at King Soopers about their mental health condition because they fear the stigma associated with it, said Grathwohl, who sets Thursdays aside to see a therapist.

King Soopers employees have access to a company Employee Assistance Program, which can provide Grathwohl with mental health resources and benefits. And Athar Bilgrami, the human resources director for King Soopers and City Market, emphasizes the company’s commitment to supporting employees’ emotional health and wellbeing.

But Grathwohl instead has chosen to be on their mother’s health insurance policy, which also includes coverage for mental health counseling, because they said the benefits are better for their situation.

“I wish people could just go into work and just talk about how their mental health is affecting them, but it’s too hard,” Grathwohl said.

“I know I’m a good worker. So it’s harder for me to open up about it because I think people think I will start being not as good of a worker. And it’s really frustrating.”

Creating positive workspaces HealthLinks, a nonprofit based at the Center for Health, Work and Environment, has emerged as a leading resource for businesses to improve workplaces to create the healthiest possible settings.

The goal is to collaborate with employers across the state to promote health and safety in the workplace.

David Shapiro, a business relations professional at HealthLinks, works with businesses to highlight areas of opportunity to improve mental health on a case-by-case basis. But he has found there’s no cut-and-dry answer to the overarching question on how to improve mental health, and each business has difShapiro ferent needs to be addressed to promote healthy working.

“We’re striving for safe-health workplaces … There’s no cookie-cutter answer to what that looks like or means,” said Shapiro, who works mostly with larger companies. “We’re looking for those curated companies to share with other employers of `Hey, here’s an easier way other folks are doing it.’ ” HealthLinks encourages a holistic approach to dealing with mental health in the workplace, which means taking care of the body can help take care of the mind.

He has found something as simple as switching out candy for healthy snacks in the office can make a big difference. Other businesses have gone as far as offering guided meditation and yoga sessions with a professional coach.

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‘It’s really important to take a break’ The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce saw the need to improve the state of employees’ mental health, and earlier this year launched a partnership with TriCounty Health Department, which serves Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams counties, on a Workplace Wellness Initiative, a program designed to bring health and wellness into the workplace of its member businesses.

One of those members is Elements Massage, a massage studio with three Douglas County locations, two in Castle Rock and one in Lone Tree.

Kristin Adams and her husband, Mark, have owned and operated the Elements Massage studios for about 10 years. They supervise about 35 employees, mostly part-time massage therapists.

Before she owned Elements, Adams worked as a corporate tax manager for 20 years.

She remembers long hours during tax season and vacation time that was hard to come by.

“I know the importance of having a mental health day every once in a while,” Adams said, “or just time off away from work where you’re not worried about checking emails or deadlines.

“Obviously, there’s a time for that, but it’s really important to take a break for yourself — let your brain have a break.”

At a massage studio, stressors come in different ways, Adams said: Scheduling can sometimes be a nightmare. Traffic and weather can cause clients or therapists to be late.

Massage therapists need to enter each session with a calm demeanor, but sometimes the stress from a client can transfer to the therapist, leaving the therapist more tense and stressed out than when he or she began. Like stress sponges, therapists can absorb a client’s negative energy.

“The therapist can definitely feel that when they’re giving a massage,” Adams said. “It is really important that before the massage the therapist is in a calm state of mind and, after the massage, making sure the therapist takes 15 minutes to decompress before their next client.”

And, Adams added, if an employee has a pre-exisiting mental health condition, stress from the job can often make things worse.

Adams says she doesn’t have all the answers. But she knows helping her employees maintain a positive mental health state is key.

Toward that goal, she tries to bring employees together as family and organizes “fun days” once every three months.

Sometimes, that’s volunteering at a community garden, other times attending a Cirque du Soleil event as a company.

Family and friends are invited, because, Adams said, balancing work and life are crucial to a productive work environment.

“When you get out of your routine, there’s creativity that happens.

People can get out of their comfort zone,” Adams said. “After 20 years of working in corporate America, it can really wear on you. So it’s really important to take those breaks.”

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Parker Mayor’s Holiday Lighting: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23 at O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker. O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays at the annual Mayor’s Holiday Lighting.

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(6-18 entry only—$5, Child 5 and under—FREE. Tree tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. Visit cims.dcsdk12.org.

Elizabeth Mayor’s Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Elizabeth Town Hall, 151 S Banner St, Elizabeth and along Main Street. Enjoy carriage rides, pictures with Santa, fire pits, Festival of Trees and more. Visit townofelizabeth.org.

Parker Ice Trail holiday season kickoff: The Parker Ice Trail will kick off its season on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 23 through 25, with special hours on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit parkeronline.org.

Christmas Luncheon & Fashion Show: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at Kiowa Creek Community Church, 231 Cheyenne St, Kiowa. Hosted by ECCO: Elbert County Coalition for Outreach. Visit myecco.org.

The Beverly Belles: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Swing into the holiday season with a sassier version of The Andrews Sisters! This vintage singing trio puts their own entertaining spin on classic tunes with fun choreography and charming banter. Visit parkerarts.ticketforce.com.

Detox 101: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 24 at Parker Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, 11402 S. Parker Road, Parker. There are a million reasons to detox—and probably a million ways to go about it. But what’s the best way? Join us to discover how an effective detox must not only address our

exposure to toxins, but also support our body’s daily detoxification functions. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra: Big Band Christmas with the CJRO: 2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Get in the swing of the holiday season with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. This sixteen-piece big band will perform classic holiday tunes that are sure to jazz up the most wonderful time of the year. Visit parkerarts.org.

Festival of Trees at Cimarron Middle School: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 1 at Cimarron Middle School, 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. Unique community event where local businesses and Cimarron Middle School families donate decorated themed trees to be won at the event. Support your community and win a tree. Adult entry only — $7 (includes beverage & snack), Student

An afternoon with Mrs. Claus: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Hilltop Schoolhouse, 5748 Flintwood Road, Parker.

Come have a cup of hot chocolate with Mrs. Claus in the decorated schoolhouse. Make an ornament, enjoy our CO&SO HO railroad display, and get your picture with Mrs. C. $5 donation or new gift for a child or youth.

Anime Nights: Watch and discuss anime, snacks provided. 1st & 3rd Mondays 7-9 p.m. at the Kiowa Library; 2nd & 4th Mondays 7-9 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org.

Elizabeth book club: Third Tuesday of the month 7-8 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Brown Bag book club 4th Thursday of the month 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Elbert book club last Thursday of the month at the Elbert Library, Diverse & Rowdy book club 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30-10:30 am at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org Garden Clubs: Seedy Ladies 4th Monday of the month 1-3 pm at the Elbert Library; Gardeners/Homesteaders 3rd Saturday of the month 11 am-12 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org

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Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. pplibraries.org Movie Night: Popcorn and movie of your choice. Every Friday night 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org

2018 Christmas Carriage Parade: Noon, Saturday, Dec. 8 in downtown Parker. Come and experience that holiday feeling in the air and enjoy this all-equestrian parade made up of dozens of horse-drawn carriages, wagons, surreys and stagecoaches from across Colorado, all dressed up for the occasion.

Event-goers also enjoy a holiday farmer’s market, a petting zoo and pony rides, ice sculpting, games with Santa’s elves and visiting time and pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s reindeer are also on hand for a visit on this fun day.

Book Clubs: Sci-Fi/Fantasy book club 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 5:30-6:30 pm at the Elizabeth Library; Kiowa book club 4th Monday of the month 7-8 pm at the Kiowa Library.

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Teen Tournament League every Tuesday 6-9 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Trading Card Club: Bring your cards (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering) and have fun. Every Monday 3:30-7 pm at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org We Create: Make art and more from old book every Thursday from 4-5 pm at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org

Knitting & Crocheting Groups: Simla Witty Knitters Tuesdays 3:30-5 pm at the Simla Library; Close Knit Crochet Group Wednesdays 2-3 pm at the Kiowa Library; Hats for the Homeless Thursdays 11 am-1 pm at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org Media Sponsor:

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Lutheran’s Abby Akers accepts the championship trophy from CHSAA official Caleb Coates after defeating Colorado Springs Christian 3-1 for the 3A State Volleyball Final on Nov. 10 at the Denver Coliseum.

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Lutheran captures crown Lions knock off defending champion Eaton in the semifinals

BY JIM BENTON JBENTON@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA

Lutheran was the top-seeded team in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament Nov. 8-10 at the Denver Coliseum, but the Lions had one big hurdle to overcome.

That hurdle was Eaton, the five-time defending champion who was seeded eighth in this season’s tourney.

Lutheran cleared the Eaton obstacle and the Lions defeated Colorado Springs Christian, 3-1, to capture the state championship on Nov. 10 to win the school’s first 3A crown to add to the 2A titles won in 2011 and 2012.

The Lions overcame Eaton in a tough semifinal match that seemed to make the win over Colorado Springs Christian in the finale seem easy.

Eaton swept Lutheran in three sets in last year’s state 3A finals and then the Fightin’ Reds overpowered the Lions 3-1 in Lutheran’s first match in this year’s tournament.

That sent Lutheran into the loser’s bracket in the double-elimination crossover, Olympic bracket that made its debut in the state tourney this season.

The Lions responded with a 3-1 win over Faith Christian and 3-0 victories over Valley and Alamosa to claim a spot against Eaton in the semifinals, when a loss would send a team home.

The Lions had to win the fourth set to force a deciding fifth set against Eaton and Lutheran prevailed 21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-21 and 15-10.

Lutheran (27-2) didn’t relax in the state championship match and collected 25-16, 25-20, 14-25 and 25-11 triumphs over Colorado Springs Christian.

“It feels good,” said Lutheran coach Alicia Oates. “We knew going in that Faith and Eaton were going to be dif-

Chaparral’s Morgan Riddle (10) lines up her kill as Valor Christian’s Courtney Lane readies for the block. PAUL DISALVO ficult, and Eaton had to be dethroned in a sense. We knew Eaton was better than their seed.

“The girls played so hard against Eaton and CSCS didn’t roll over and we had to push and the girls did a great job of that.

“You have a huge win against Eaton and you always worry but these girls knew that they came not just to beat Eaton but to bring home the gold trophy, and after last year kind of stinging a little bit, it was really neat for them to have that opportunity.”

Payton Brgoch, the 6-foot-2 junior middle hitter who led Lutheran in the tournament, said the Lions were focused on beating Eaton in the semifinals.

“We wanted Eaton because we lost the first match,” said Brgoch. “We were so excited to play them again.

This group of girls is so close. It’s insane. It’s been so much fun this season. Last year wasn’t fun watching the other team (Eaton) celebrate.”

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November 22, 2018

Elizabeth woman named Mrs. Eastern Colorado STAFF REPORT

Katrina Watson, of Elizabeth, was named Mrs. Eastern Colorado and will compete in March at the Mrs. Colorado pageant.

Watson is a Colorado native. She has been married for 23 years and has five children from ages 8 to 15 years. She and her family live on a small farm.

She has traveled the country speaking to women’s groups, corporations and workshop attendees. She speaks and writes about topics including “The Gift of Adoption”

and “Making Margin in our Lives.”

Mrs. Eastern Colorado is the local competition, with the winner going on to compete at the Mrs. Colorado contest in March at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Mrs. Colorado will win more than $20,000 in prizes, including an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas to compete for the title of Mrs. World.

Learn more about Watson at www.MrsEasternColorado.com or follow her on Facebook at www. facebook.com/mrseasterncolorado.

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Somehow, tiny dog can occupy whole heart

the Great Dane who lives (and reader said she QUIET barks) next door. had a fever.

DESPERATION I think the reader needed “And the only some cute stories about dachsprescription is hunds, and I have plenty. I’m more dachshund.” just concerned about the overall I asked her what she perception. meant, but I already knew.

How can I be taken seriously “It’s the news,” she said. if I write about a low-to-the“The news is getting me ground, tubular animal with down. I need more dachsfour tubs of toys, one for every hund.” room, who pillows his head next I promised my editor no to mine? more columns about the Craig Marshall Can’t. dog this year.

Smith While I was writing those “I’m starting to sound first few sentences, I could like I have a heart. H.L. hear Harry chewing on something, Mencken never used the word and made an assumption. He owns ‘chewie,’ did he?” enough chewies for a kennel.

But here I am. When a reader needs But I looked down, and saw the dachshund, a reader needs dachsinsides of a plastic floss dispenser: a hund. waxen thread that wrapped around Harry turned one recently. I hope my office chair. he is fully grown. He was supposed I found the outsides in another to be a miniature, but he’s more like room, indented with teeth markings, a small standard, which is still pretty unmistakably dachshund in origin. small next to a Weimaraner, like the I found all of the parts, and feel one who lives across the street, and

certain he didn’t swallow anything he shouldn’t have. (I guess I will find out.)

There’s a table next to the bed.

That’s where he found the floss.

There’s a lamp and a radio on the table. Nothing else should be on the table, but sometimes out of neglect there is.

He’s taken my glasses. He’s taken the remote. Now the floss. Maybe it was meant to happen, because while I was looking at the gutted floss dispenser, it gave me an idea.

I said to it, “Who are you?”

A New Orleans dentist named Levi Spear Parmly came up with the idea for floss in 1819.

He recommended running a waxen thread “through the interstices of the teeth.” Floss was not commercially available until 1892.

Now the use of floss is an important step in preventing gum disease, but it’s not always taken, and sometimes it is not taken correctly. Please listen to your dental hygienist.

I get my teeth cleaned four times

a year because of my dental history.

And Harry will have to get his teeth cleaned too.

I don’t get numbed, but they will have to knock him out, and it’s a halfday process.

He will be dropped off in the morning, and I will pick him up after noon.

I could do it myself, but I would rather not. He can wriggle like an eel, and jump and twist, and I would never get the job done properly.

I am sure he would think it was a game.

To the reader who needed dachshund, thank you. It’s almost unimaginable what benefits there are, that can be derived, from a 14-pound entity that arrived by Delta Cargo from Missouri just eight months ago, that has already burnished my heart.

Yes, my heart.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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thanks aren’t we? he two words just WINNING “Thanks” and “Giving.” kind of go toNow as we put it all together, gether don’t they? WORDS we get Happy Thanksgiving.

“Happy” and Seems so simple, and I know I “Thankful.” am not writing anything new or Usually, when one of us revolutionary. is feeling happy, there is Just once again pointing out someone else or somesomething that seems so obvithing that has brought us ous to most of us, we just have to to that point of happiness, remember that common sense is and we are thankful. And not always common practice. typically, when we are Common courtesy is also not feeling grateful or thank- Michael Norton common practice. Just imagine ful, that feeling is almost if we all said “Thank you” a little always accompanied by happiness. more often. How many times a day do “Happy” and “Thankful.” we have a chance to express gratitude It’s like thanks and giving, these and we completely miss it? two words seem like they go well If we were to look at all of the together too, don’t they? interactions we have in almost any I mean if we are thankful and given day, we would probably rememgrateful for someone or something, ber times where we could have said there is probably a better than good “Thank you” a few more times at chance that we may be looking to home. repay our gratitude or do something There will be times where we to pay it forward for someone else. could have said it to the stranger “Thanks” and “Giving,” they do go who blessed us after we sneezed, the together because when we are on the cashier at the coffee shop who always receiving end of a gift, help in any makes sure there is enough room for way, or love, we are usually giving JERRY HEALEY President

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cream in our coffee, the teacher who pushed us a little harder, the coach who kept our head in the game, the friend who’s shoulder we leaned on, and the person who switched seats with us on an airplane so we could sit with our spouse or child.

We don’t have to look so hard for the opportunities to be grateful and show appreciation, they are everywhere, they are all around us.

So, if those opportunities to showcase our attitude of gratitude are all around us, why do we miss them?

Have we just become accustomed to taking things for granted? Are we too busy?

Moving too fast? Are we so focused on what’s on our phone that we miss who is standing right in front of us?

If it’s true, and even if we feel like maybe we are one of those people who are too busy, moving too fast, and too preoccupied, the good news is we can change all of it by changing our outlook and behavior when it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness and happiness, our thanks and our giving.

DAVID L. THOMPSON Marketing Consultant

It has been said that gratitude is one of the strongest human emotions. So on this Thanksgiving holiday, who will we bless with the feeling of gratitude? Maybe we can think of one or two, maybe a few more than that, and maybe even many people.

But it the end, when we express our love and gratitude, and love and appreciation for those around us, we have to remember that we are gifting ourselves as well through our giving of Thanksgiving to others.

Happy and Thankful. Thanks and Giving. Happy Thanksgiving. I would like to personally thank everyone for all of your emails and communications, I appreciate you so much and as always, I would love to hear your Thanksgiving story at gotonorton@ gmail.com.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I hope you all have a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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November 22, 2018

Timely tome tells travel tales Memoir takes readers on tour across decades, continents

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Patricia Ann Paul’s recently published memoir title: “Curse of Interesting Times: A Vietnam Era Memoir,” is based on a reputed Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times,” which has no proven source.

But, it was certainly appropriate during what she calls “the Vietnam quagmire” — and unfortunately, strikes home today.

The book opens March 31, 1968, as she and her fiance, John, watch President Lyndon Johnson’s announcement that he would not run for another term — due to the Vietnam War. Wedding plans were made for midJune, soon after graduation from the University of Iowa for both — and John was enrolled in graduate school, while Patricia planned to start teaching nearby.

His draft status was 1A and the hope of deferment for graduate school involved holding out through the summer without being drafted. Paul mentions Ken Burns’ statement, connected to his recent documentary about the Vietnam War, which had escalated since 1964, resulting in death for young Americans, that “it is central to understanding who we are now …” That is a thread that runs through the book, with its historic notes heading many chapters. (I found this really engaging.)

That year (1968) was the Age of Aquarius.

“Hair” opened on Broadway; 16,889 American soldiers died in Vietnam; Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated; anti-Vietnam War riots roiled the Democratic National Convention; Americans elected Richard Nixon, the only president to resign … Apartment rental was impossible due to John’s draft status — life focused on the mailbox. John managed to get one semester completed, but had to report Feb. 18 of the next year — after Richard Nixon had become president.

After basic training, with the threat of Vietnam assignment constantly hanging over his head, John was assigned to Mannheim, Germany — somewhat familiar territory to Patricia, who had traveled in Germany.

At least for a time, the couple could be together, although the possibility of reassignment hung in the air.

They found a small apartment on the third floor of Frau Schaffer’s house. Despite peeling wallpaper and inadequate heating, they settled into a routine — John became an MP and Patricia found some teach-

ing jobs — necessary because money was short.

When there was time off, they were able to explore in Germany, including during a visit from her parents, which included some humorous incidents, lovingly recounted …

Bits of recent history are smoothly stitched in. With her parents, they set off on a trip “down the Romantic Road” to Rothenburg ob der Tauber — an outstanding historically rich spot with a medieval castle, begun in the 10th century.

During World War II, six Americans were sent to offer the Germans a three-hour window to surrender — or the city would be heavily bombed.

The German commander gave up the town, saving it for posterity, Paul writes. “Thank goodness!”

Legends about the 17th century’s disastrous Thirty Years War were re-enacted around the marvelous mechanical clock in the square.

More easy-to-absorb historic tidbits … Next came a visit to Mad King Ludwig’s Bavarian realm, including the white fairy-tale castle, made more famous by its Disneyland copy …

Later the couple visited Berlin, still “trapped behind the Iron Curtain” — an experience Patricia felt that John should have before they headed for home and law school …

Heavy, heavy fog greeted them and stayed with them through a scary flight to still war-damaged Berlin, now a popular travel destination with shiny shops and hotels.

Eventually, Vietnam became part of our history and in “Epilogue I,” the more mature Pauls returned to Germany in 1991 with their two sons, Ryan and Evan, freshmen in college and high school.

Pieces of the fallen Berlin Wall were appearing for sale.

The family flew on Christmas Day, armed with new guidebooks.

Landing in Frankfurt, they head for Berlin and search for a Hotel Pension Goethe with no exterior signage evident.

More adventures ensue traveling with teens — food is an issue, but there is a nearby McDonald’s.

And imaginations kick in as the boys start to consider a possible past for these buildings and even Checkpoint Charlie — “or what remains of it.”

They saw Wartburg Castle, “where Martin Luther hid from Pope Leo XI in 1521 after refusing to deny his beliefs at the Diet of Worms” — and of course to Mannhein to show the boys 102 Arndtstrasse, MannheimFeudenheim — where the couple had started out.

(It had a facelift and Frau Schaeffer’s rose jungle no longer drapes over the sidewalk …)

Paul, now retired, wraps up with a bit about teaching “Literature of Conflict: Glorify versus Horrify,” including a talk by a Vietnam Green Beret veteran with spellbinding stories.

Kids consider war in a way they had not before. In 2013, the Pauls vis-

ited Vietnam … overwhelmed at the tunnels the Viet Cong inhabited and again so grateful that John didn’t have to go there.

Finally, there is an account of travel to Belgium to search for possible relatives-smoothly bringing in another bit of history … and a thorough list of the many citations included.

Almost 70 percent of American draftees indeed served elsewhere — not Vietnam — at that time. Where were they? Paul provides one kind of answer here.

The author lives in Castle Rock — and Keystone — and is active in adult education, with Ollie-Osher Life-Long Learning Institute.

The book is available at Tattered Cover and through Amazon. Paul is available for meetings with groups in the area, the author says.

“Curse of Interesting Times” book cover

by Patricia Paul of Castle Rock. COURTESY PHOTO

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in knots

Therapists offer tips for dealing with holiday-season stress

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hanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever you and your family celebrate is right around the corner.

The holidays are supposed to bring a light of happiness to life with traditions, food, gifts, relaxation and — whether you like it or not — family.

Maybe seeing your family isn’t a problem, and family holiday gatherings are something that you look forward to each year. It’s not like that for everyone, though, and seeing the family during the holidays can be a stressful time for plenty of Americans.

We talked to three licensed family therapists about how to deal with stress that family can bring during the holidays. Whether you’re preparing to deal with family members whom you don’t see often, or to deal with family members who may have strong opinions that differ from yours, these therapists have pointers to make things easier as the holidays approach.

Dr. Reo Leslie “You must’ve been watching some movies,” said Leslie as he chuckles over the phone when asked about his tips for dealing with family holiday gatherings. Leslie is full of knowledge about the subject, and he has the credentials to show it. The licensed marriage and family therapist founded the Colorado School for Family Therapy, a nonprofit organization and school that educates counselors, clinical supervisors, licensure candidates, psychotherapists and ministers.

Therapist Cory Reid-Vanas suggests treating difficult family as an opportunity.

Leslie’s first message to those who are dreading spending time with their family is to determine how long the interaction is going to be in order to better prepare yourself for what you’re getting into.

His second message to those who are stressed about family gatherings? You’re not obligated to participate in family functions.

“Family systems are really good at initiating emotions like shame and guilt, but you don’t have to buy into that. You don’t want to harm your stress and mental health,” Leslie said. “A lot of my clients choose not to participate in the holiday family situations. It’s harmful emotionally to go into bad family situations.”

For those who are worried about political discussions at the holiday dinner table, Leslie has a simple suggestion — don’t participate in it.

“If uncle Joe is a Democrat and aunt Sally is a Republican, you don’t want to discuss politics close to the turkey knives. Suspend that around the holiday time. There is no need to argue your opinion,” said Leslie.

“Normally, expressing your opinion is important, but none of that needs to happen over the holiday dinner.

Being with the family around the holidays is like moving into an alternative universe. You have to suspend reality for the time of the activity.”

a similar suggestion that Leslie made — be prepared.

“One of the biggest things is being able to plan ahead for knowing that person (whom you don’t want to see) is going to be there,” said Atwater, director of clinical family therapy for Counseling Center of Colorado LLC. Atwater’s suggestion for planning ahead involves having an escape plan. She said that having an escape plan can come in handy if nothing is going the way you want at a family holiday gathering.

That escape plan can even be just going outside and taking a walk to separate yourself from a family member who is giving you issues.

Atwater emphasized how impactful relaxation techniques like taking deep breaths can be if someone is giving you anxiety.

She also suggested using positive imagery as a coping mechanism, like imagining that you’re on a beach in Hawaii.

“People don’t know what is going on in your mind. Sometimes you really have to take yourself out of a situation if it is going to cause a lot of anxiety for you,” Atwater said. “I can’t stress enough that we control how we feel and think. If we look at it in that way, it really takes a lot of other people’s stuff off of our plate.”

Letha Atwater Letha Atwater is soft-spoken and welleducated about coping with family holiday gatherings. She starts off a conversation about the subject with

Cory Reid-Vanas Cory Reid-Vanas is a friendly, welcoming licensed marriage and family therapist who is the founder of Rocky Mountain Counseling Coaching Consulting, a counseling service for individuals, families and couples.

Atwater

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“This is a really important time of year to practice taking good care of ourselves. Obviously, it is important to attend and spend time with family, but it’s also important to practice that sentiment that our responsibility is to take good care of ourselves,” Reid-Vanas said.

Reid-Vanas said that having a family member who is challenging for you, or who increases your stress level, can be an opportunity to practice self-care. Part of practicing selfcare includes getting rest through doing things you enjoy, practicing better nutrition and getting exercise. All of those things are great methods for dealing with stress that the holidays and family can bring on, according to Reid-Vanas.

“You are going to experience stress. The goal isn’t to control stress. The goal is to manage stress to minimize it so that you can enjoy your holiday,” Reid-Vanas said.

Reid-Vanas has other methods for dealing with stress that family can create during the holidays. He calls them “plug ins” and “plug outs.”

Plugging in is about connecting with yourself and focusing on your values and priorities. Plugging out is about connecting with “the external,” and that involves everything from people and the natural world.

“I think that with how our world is set up, holidays can be stressful around expectations of spending time with family, preparing meals, or purchasing gifts. Stress levels can easily go up,” said Reid-Vanas. “We all have family members. Families are complex. They’re both difficult and beautiful all in the same sentence.”

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Distinctive painter offers watercolor workshop SONYA’S SAMPLER

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ainter Robert Gray, a longtime Highlands Ranch resident who had a Littleton gallery on Alamo Street at one time, is known for his bright colors and bold strokes, as he works in watercolors. He will present a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1 for members and guests of the Heritage Fine Arts Guild at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. There will be some emphasis on depicting figures without a great deal of

detail. He will discuss the added use of pencil lines for a more professional finish. Registration at heritage-guild.com/currentworkshops. (18 and older.) For a list of materials, see heritageguild.com. Cost: $35 members, $50 non-members. (Membership costs $40 for a year.)

And art for kids …

“Lessons and Lemonade,” a series of free Second Saturday art classes for kids, ages 9-14, will be offered through 2019 by the Park-

er Artists Guild (except for June and December). The location is the Hobby Lobby classroom at Mainstreet and Parker Road. How about a set of paints, a couple of nice brushes and class registration as a holiday gift? Classes begin with Leslie Scott and “Safe Oil Painting” on Jan. 12. Two classes will be offered: 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Pastels, ink, fiber, watercolor and mixed media will be taught. Preregistration is required, parkerartistsguild.com/classes/youth.

Goodson Center The 39th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Goodson Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 1, with crafts, pottery, jewelry, quilts, paintings, photography, woodwork, specialty foods and more. Complimentary gift wrapping by the Sparks Gymnastics Team. Moontime Crepes food truck onsite.

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It’s the most ‘Nutcracker’ time of the year Classic production appears at venues throughout Denver metro area

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” was written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffmann as a holiday tale for children, and in 1892, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote the familiar music we hear each holiday season. He collaborated with Russian choreographers Petipa and Lev Ivanov to create “The Nutcracker” Ballet, which brings in the holiday season worldwide, with its story of Clara and a gift from Godfather Drosselmeyer of a mysterious nutcracker, which becomes her Prince — plus a whole cast of fairy tale characters who inhabit her dreams of a festive Christmas: Sugar Plums, et al.

We list a sampling of productions readily available in the Denver metro area (and one in the mountains), hoping many area families will be able to enjoy this lovely tradition. Young dancers grow up with this music and story as part of the season — progressing through roles as they become taller, older and more skilled. Only a few reach the level of Colorado Ballet’s stars, but almost all who dance will carry the music with them forever.

Included: dancing dolls, a fierce Mouse King and Soldiers, Sugar Plums, Arabian Dancers, Party Girls and Boys, a lovely Snow Queen and her Prince — and a number of graceful Snowflakes in white tutus. “Waltz of the Flowers” plays throughout the land and children dress up in their fanciest clothes to see the matinee performances ... Watching them twirl at intermission is a special treat.

• Littleton Youth Ballet, with its school at 1169 W. Littleton Blvd., presents a cast of over 150 children in a production choreographed by a local former Clara — Alison Jaramillo, who danced with the David Taylor Dance Company, when it was headquartered on West Main Street. Guest artists Dana Benton and Yosvani Ramos of Colorado Ballet will dance the lead roles in evening performances and 16-year-olds Lauren Vogel and Tate

Ryner will perform at the matinees.

Vogel has been a Clown and Rag Doll and Ryner has been Clara’s brother Fritz, the Prince and Chinese Lead.

Both won $1 500 scholarships to summer training at the School of the American Ballet last summer and will perform the pas de deux danced by principal dancers all over the nation. This is the 12th season for LYB’s production, which will be presented at the Joanna Ramsey Theatre, at Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster: Dec. 14 (7 p.m.); Dec. 15 (2 and 7 p.m.); Dec. 16 (noon and 4 p.m.)

Tickets: reserved seating — $20-$36.

Call 303-794-6694, or visit littletonyouthballet.org.

• “The Nutcracker of Parker.”

Colorado School of Dance in Parker presents performances Dec. 14 to 22 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Here again, young dancers progress through successive roles year after year. Evenings: Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m.; matinees at 2 p.m: Dec. 15, 16, 22. Tickets: 303-805-6800; parkerarts.ticketforce.com.

• Denver Ballet Theatre, with its school at 5690 County Line Place, Highlands Ranch, performs “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 21 and 22 (2 and 7 p.m.) at the Newman Center (University of Denver), 2344 E. Iliff Ave. It features designs by Eve Jenkins and Andrew Flatland. Tickets: $15-$38: newmantix.com; box office: 303-8717720. (David Taylor directs.)

• Ballet Ariel’s version of “The Nutcracker” will return to the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Alison Parkway, Lakewood. Ballet Ariel, located at 7808 E. Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, is in its 20th season and presents professional dancers and students in its productions, directed by Ilena Norton.

Performances are at 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 22, 26.

Tickets: 303-987-7845; www.lakewood. org/CulturalCenter.

• Colorado Ballet presents its 58th annual production of “The Nutcracker” with 27 performances including its 55 professional company members from around the world, plus students at its Raydean Acevado Colorado Ballet Academy. Performances are at the elegant Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Center: Nov. 24 through Dec. 24, at 1 p.m., 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. (Check website for specific

date.) Many of these elaborate, beautiful performances sell out, so one needs to plan ahead. Company dancers rotate through the starring roles, costumes and scenery are beautiful.

Tickets: $30 to $155, coloradoballet.org, 303-837-8888, ext. 2.

• Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” is at various times Dec. 7 and 8 at the Paramount Theatre on 16th Street in Denver. Area dance students auditioned in the summer to perform with this traveling production. Performances: noon, 4, 8 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8. Tickets: $28-$89: www. altitudetickets.com/events/detail/ moscow-ballet-2018.

• Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, which performed with Pianist Joyce Yang in Denver recently, performs “The Nutcracker” Dec. 9 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10 at 1 and 5 p.m. at 355 High School Road, Aspen. A whimsical twist is promised. Tickets: $36-$94; aspensantafeballet.com, 970-925-7175.

• Finally, Miners Alley Playhouse Children’s Theatre presents a theatrical version of this tale: “The Story of the Nutcracker,” adapted and directed

by Rory Pierce, onstage Nov. 24 to Dec. 22, Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Dec. 8, 15, 22 at 11 a.m. and 1p.m. The theater is at 1224 Washington St. in Golden.

Tickets: minersalley.com, 303-935-3044.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Deadline is noon Wednesday a week before publication.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help, especially to those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals Contact: animalrescueoftherockies.org.

Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and riders with special needs or physical limitations in races from 5k’s to marathons.

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High fashion “Dior: From Paris to the World” is open at the Denver Art Museum through March 3, showing more than 200 couture dresses — some worn by stars — as well as photographs, runway videos, jewelry and artworks.

Tickets: timed entry. (Members halfprice.) denverartmuseum.org.

Disney on Ice “Dare to Dream” will be at the Pepsi Center Dec. 6 (7 p.m.); Dec. 7 (11 a.m., 7 p.m.); Dec. 8: (11 a.m.; 3 p.m., 7 p.m.); Dec. 9 (1 p.m., 5 p.m.). disneyonice. com/tickets.

Littleton Symphony The Littleton Symphony, directed

by Jurgen de Lemos, will perform its annual holiday concert, “A Littleton Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. The orchestra

Need: Volunteers to run and help push the specialized race chairs in local races. Volunteers to take pictures and videos of Angel teams at the start, middle and finish of races.

Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work an iPhone.

Contact: Law Dickerson, 225-278-4265 or Denver@ainsleysangels.org, https://ainsleysangels.org/signup

school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Arthritis Foundation, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter: Helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care, advancements in sciences and community connections.

Need: Walk to Cure Arthritis committee members and general office support.

Contact: Amy Boulas, aboulas@arthritis.org, 720-409-3143.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors Need: drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies, etc.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498

ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high will be joined by the LUMC Choir, The Littleton High School Troubadors, Denver Bronze Bell Choir and dancers from the Littleton Ballet Academy.

Tickets: $22/adults; $19/seniors; $5/ 21 and under. Littletonsymphony.org Firehouse Theatre “The Christmas Spirit” by Frederick Stroppel offers a different twist on a “Death Takes a Holiday” theme.

Presented by Firehouse Theatre Company, directed by Peter J. Hughes, at the John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Tickets: $18-$23, firehousetheatercompany.com.

World War I lecture Jeff Lowdermilk, who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Littleton Museum, 6928 S. Gallup St., Littleton, based on his grandfather’s diary, describing his World War I experiences.

George A. Carlson, born in Denver in 1894, wrote about battles, landscapes and small towns he traveled through. Lowdermilk, who inherited that diary, has written a book:

Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, get to know, speak up for and ensure best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

“Honoring the Doughboys: Following My Grandfather’s World War I Diary.”

Free tickets at Littleton Museum.

Seating limited. 303-795-3950.

Used book sale The Friends of the Arapahoe Library District plans a used book sale Dec. 1-2 at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial Hours: Dec. 1: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 2: noon to 5 p.m. The 400-member group supports programs and projects at the district’s libraries, such as the Summer Reading Program.

To date in 2018, the organization has contributed $100,000, earned through membership fees and used book sales.

Holiday Pottery Sale The Arapahoe Community College Ceramics Guild will hold its annual Holiday Pottery Sale Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1-2 in the Half Moon at the Littleton Campus, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive.

Guild members have been producing mugs, plates, pitchers, bowls and more, which will make wonderful gifts of original art — or a swell addition to one’s own kitchen or dining table.

Douglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides assistance to people in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, client services and the thrift store Treasures on Park Street.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, x32 Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center: Cares for homeless horses and other equines.

Need: Volunteers to work with horses and other opportunities.

Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a background check, and be able to commit to at least three hours a week for three months.

Other Information: Two-hour orientation provides an overview of the services provided, learn about the volunteer opportunities, take a tour of the center, and talk with staff and volunteers.

Contact: 303-751-5772 or go to ddfl.org.

Girl Scouts of Colorado: Youth organization Need: Troop leaders, office support, administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 SEE VOLUNTEERS, P19

Reception 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 29, with a live throwing demonstration by Mandy Henebry. Hours: Nov. 29: 4 to 8 p.m.; Nov. 30: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Dec. 2: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lone Tree art Winners of the Lone Tree Art Expo 2018 will each exhibit work from Nov. 28 through Jan. 8 at Lone Tree Art Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree.

Open 1o a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and during performances. lonetreeartscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Own An Original Through Jan. 6, original art selected for the Littleton Fine Arts Board’s 2019 Own an Original Exhibition by Juror Joshua Field, will be exhibited at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton. Field, who recently moved to Colorado from Massachusetts, is on the faculty at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. This year, for the first time, the Board determined a theme: “Ritual.” Works will be for sale. Admission is free, exhibit open during Museum hours. 303-795-3950.

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Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management with detentions support, patrol, administrative duties, event security, emergency services support, and call-outs as need arises.

Need: With proper training and clearances, volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, records keeping, community event security services, disaster response and management (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older; retired individuals are great. Must complete a employment application, pass a background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three months of membership, complete a minimum of 45 hours of orientation and training curriculum. After this 90-day probationary period, members must log a minimum of 10 hours of month and attend monthly training meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST

that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com or 303-646-5456. Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html; print out and complete an employment application and turn it into the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office in Kiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact 303-698-6404 Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039 Literacy Coalition of Colorado: Volunteer to support literacy in MetroDenver and impact state-wide literacy programs.

Need: Volunteer for special projects, training classes or provide clerical and administrative support. Volunteer for a few hours a week or occasionally as needed.

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center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more.

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays)

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families.

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Red Cross: Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855

Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

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Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the

Sunset Hospice Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

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The coach said the team has pretty good quickness. She said a couple players like Benkendorf are quick and add to the strength of the team on both offense and defense.

Schmalz said most of the players were members of the Cardinals squad that played about 35 games during the summer.

“Playing in the summer league is good for our veterans and for the players new to the team,” she said.

“Playing 35 summer games helps build strong teamwork and helps all the players getting used to working together in practice and in games.”

The coach said Elizabeth has sports in the middle school and many of the players were on the same team in

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Brgoch had 29 kills, a 69 percent kills percentage and had nine blocks in the semifinal win over the Reds.

Junior Kennedey Johnson, one of 10 underclass players on the Lions’ state tournament roster, had 31 assists in the semi against Eaton and sophomore Bella Vezzani contributed 27digs.

Against CSCS in the finals, Brgoch had 12 kills and six blocks. Vezzani had 15 digs and Johnson 20 assists.

In six state tournament matches, Brgoch had 117 kills and 37 blocks, while Vezzani was credited with 109 digs and Johnson had 142 assists.

Parker’s other top-seeded team, Chaparral, lost the Class 5A state championship match 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 18-25 and 25-27) to Valor Christian and finished the season with a 26-3 record.

Chaparral didn’t seem to play with the same energy in the finals after a tough semifinal match. The Wolverines lost the first two sets but downed

middle school and know each other well.

The Cardinals always have a varsity and a junior varsity team. The coach said that, depending on how many girls come out for basketball, she would like to field a freshman-sophomore team as well.

“Having teams at three levels is good for the program,” she said. “All our coaches use basically the same system so the girls who start on the freshmansophomore team and stay with us know our style of play when they get to high school.

“That is a big plus for the coaches because they can go right to practice and don’t have to get the girls used to our playing style.”

The coach said she expects Ella Benkendorf will be a leader on and off the floor and Temma Monroe is always positive and will probably be the vocal leader for the team.

second-seeded Cherokee Trail 27-29, 23-25, 25-12, 25-23, 18-16, and it was a service ace by freshman Katie Dalton that gave the Wolverines the needed 2-point margin in the fifth set to advance to the finals.

“I really thought Valor was lowerrored and earned every point, and we were really exhausted by the end of the tournament,” said Wolverines coach Amanda West. “I’m so proud of what the girls accomplished. It was so big and it doesn’t feel like it now but it is not easy to do what we did over the season. I’m proud of the team.”

Julianna Dalton, a 6-foot-4 middle hitter, led the Wolverines and her three late kills were a key to winning the third set.

Ponderosa, seeded ninth in the 4A bracket, downed Palmer Ridge 3-0 to open the tournament but was swept by eventual state champion Lewis Palmer, 3-0, in the second round.

The Mustangs stayed alive with a 3-1 win over Silver Creek in the loser’s bracket but dropped the fifth set 15-1 to Evergreen in a 3-2 loss that sent Ponderosa packing with a 19-10 season record.

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November 22, 2018

CLUBS Editor’s note: Send new listings or changes to hharden@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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AA If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. To find a meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Affordable Colleges Online: guidebook includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. Go to http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guide-payingfor-college/ Camping Singles: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Membership ranges from 40s to 60-plus. Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver.

Contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. Friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate games. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573.

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association: 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Mainstreet. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. Go to http://www. elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

Elizabeth American Legion, Post 82: a veteran’s association supporting veterans, their families and the community, meets the first Monday of every month (except when the first Monday is a holiday, in which case the meeting is the second Monday) at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 and the regular business meeting starts at 6:30. Friday Afternoon Club meets from 5-7 p.m. every Friday and Veterans Coffee Club meets every Wednesday from 8-11 a.m. for social time with other veterans. All Veterans are invited to all meetings, we’d like to see you. Website: aml82.org.

Elizabeth Food Bank: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church); available to help anyone who needs food. Other times by appointment.

Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. Also, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. Go to pplibraries.org.

Kiowa Creek Food Pantry: open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa.

Distribution for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low-income individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low-income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry at 303-621-2376.

Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Knitting and Crocheting Baby Beanies: Join #beaniesforbabies and use your knitting and crocheting skills for baby beanies that we donate to local hospital nurseries and NICUs. Meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Call 303-503-9773.

Lawyers at the Library: 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-

tenant law and civil protection orders.

Walk-ins welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff together. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries. org.

Mystery Book Club: 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org.

Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to eccog.com. Outback Express runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on the first and third Monday of each month; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on the fourth Thursday of each month; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on the first and third Tuesday of each month; from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on the second Tuesday of each month. Good Samaritan Nursing Home Residents may ride the bus on the second Thursday of each month.

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Come shop for unique gifts and special items during the first-ever Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market; With more than 100 exhibitors filling the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this is the best place to find that special, personal gift for friends and family. The show will feature handmade crafts in all areas from metal and leather, to flowers, baskets, ceramics, and so much more.

Santa will be at the Holiday Craft Show!

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Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425.

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What will be the first order of business when you take office?

My first order of business after being sworn in on Jan. 2, 2019 will be to process and reconcile the 2018 tax roll payable 2019, get the extract to the printer and direct mailer for billing purposes. This process also includes closing month and year end and is a lengthy process.

What is the best way for citizens of Elbert County to contact you?

I may be contacted by email at sherry. hewlett@elbertcounty-co.gov or by phone at 303-621-3118.

ASSESSOR

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I will also be working on creating and maintaining an informational area on the assessor website that will provide updated information that relates to the county real estate market.

What is the best way for property owners to reach you?

I realize that understanding the assessment process can be difficult. I am always interested in having a conversation with anyone that has questions regarding our processes. Please contact me if I can answer any questions you may have regarding your property, property valuation, or any other assessment concerns.

Website at www.elbertcounty-co.gov/ assessor.php; office, 303-621-3101, or you can email assessor@elbertcounty-co.gov.

Overeaters Anonymous: 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Simla Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Simla Library. Share poetry, music, dance, comedy or painting (inter alios), or just come and watch.3333

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club: regular meetings on various weekday evenings and weekends at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/

Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times, and you’re not alone. Call 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff. org. Go to www.skycliff.org

Parker Republicans meet at 7 a.m. the first Friday of each month at Rory’s Diner, 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Parker. Meetings have featured speakers and elected officials’ updates. Registration/social hour begins at 6:30 a.m. Attendance is free, coffee is $5 and a full breakfast can be purchased for $15 (all cash only). Contact Mark Hall at 720-984-4128 or e-mail via website at parkerbreakfastclub.com.

Ranchland Republican Women: 7 p.m. third Monday of each month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St. Membership is open to Republicans only. Dues are $25 for a full voting member (women only) and $10 for a non-voting member (can be women or men). For a membership application and other information, go to www.RanchlandRepublianWomen.org.

Sky Cliff Center Stroke Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month at Christlife Community Church, 5451 E. Highway 86, Franktown (lunch provided). Also, 1011:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sky Cliff Center at 303-814-2863.

Southeast Beekeeping Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the North Pinery Firehouse, Parker. All levels of beekeeping welcome, from no-bees to wanna-bees to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent solving beekeeping challenges, networking and refreshments. There is no fee for this meeting and a lending library is available. Call Sue Huseby, 970-376-5236 or email sebcbeemail@gmail.com. Go to southeastbeekeepingclub.com.

VFW Post 10649: 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www.vfwpost10649. org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-4352560 for questions.

VFW Post 4266: 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas. Go to www.vfwpost4266. org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

Waste Not Wednesdays: 4:15 p.m.

Wednesdays, at Simla Library. Kids craft and learn with repurposed stuff. Call 719541-2573 or go to pplibraries.org.

Widowed Men and Women of America, sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org.

What’s up Wednesdays: 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Kiowa Library. Free STEAM activities for kids and parents.

Call 303-648-3533 (Elbert) or 303-6212111 (Kiowa) or go to pplibraries.org.

Women’s Divorce Workshop: 8:30 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Legal, financial and social issues of divorce. Contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

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Seniors Meet: 11 a.m. Mondays at the Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first

Teen Tuesday: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Play card and video games.

Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org.

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www.ColoradoCommunityMedia.com/Notices SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: MICHAEL ADAMS

PUBLIC NOTICES You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35* days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Public Notice Metropolitan Districts Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2019 OF CLEARWATER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Clearwater Metropolitan District, of the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, for the ensuing year 2019; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District Management located at, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 30, 2018, at 4:00 p.m., at Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any interested elector of the Clearwater Metropolitan District may inspect the budget, and file or register any objection thereto prior to the adoption of the 2019 Budget.

This Meeting is open to the public and any member of the public may address the board.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLEARWATER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH JARDINE, P.C. Legal Notice No.: 24191 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2019 OF THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the North Pines Metropolitan District, of the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, for the ensuing year 2019; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District Management located at, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 30, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., at Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any interested elector of the North Pines Metropolitan District may inspect the budget, and file or register any objection thereto prior to the adoption of the 2019 Budget.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2019 OF THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Metropolitan Districts

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the North Pines Metropolitan District, of the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, for the ensuing year 2019; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District Management located at, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh Jardine P.C., 40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, (303) 792-5595, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 30, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., at Blackstone Country Club, 7777 S. Country Club Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80016. Any interested elector of the North Pines Metropolitan District may inspect the budget, and file or register any objection thereto prior to the adoption of the 2019 Budget.

This Meeting is open to the public and any member of the public may address the board.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT /s/ BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE HERSH JARDINE, P.C. Legal Notice No.: 24192 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Summons and Sheriff Sales Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO Court Address: 751 Ute Ave. Kiowa, CO 80117 Plaintiff: SPRING VALLEY RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation

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Summons and Sheriff Sales Plaintiff: SPRING VALLEY RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC., a Colorado non-profit corporation Defendant: CHERI L. ADAMS aka CHERI LYNN THEISEN aka CHERI L. CLEMENTS; ANTHONY G. CLEMENTS; LINDA M. CLEMENTS; MICHAEL ADAMS; PRIMELENDING, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; RICK PETTITT, Elbert County Public Trustee Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: Alcock Law Group, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case No.: 2018CV30078

This is an action: for Judicial Foreclosure and Damages.

Dated: September 14, 2018

Summons and Sheriff Sales

Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s) (This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.) *Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows 35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However,under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36121,C.R.S. (Torrens registration).

Legal Notice No.: 24184 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: MICHAEL ADAMS

Notice To Creditors

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35* days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert J. Heerman, Deceased Case Number: 2018 PR 30047

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35* days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice.

This is an action: for Judicial Foreclosure and Damages.

Dated: September 14, 2018 Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)

Defendant: CHERI L. ADAMS aka CHERI LYNN THEISEN aka CHERI L. CLEMENTS; ANTHONY G. CLEMENTS; LINDA M. CLEMENTS; MICHAEL ADAMS; PRIMELENDING, INC.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; RICK PETTITT, Elbert County Public Trustee

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35* days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint [petition] without further notice.

(This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.)

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before March 15, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Karen Goodman, Personal Representative 782 E. Nichols Drive Littleton, CO 80122 Legal Notice No.: 24182 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUANITA MAE STRAIGHT, a/k/a Juanita M. Straight, a/k/a Juanita Straight, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30048, Div. 1

Notice To Notice Creditors Public NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of JUANITA MAE STRAIGHT, a/k/a Juanita M. Straight, a/k/a Juanita Straight, Deceased Case Number: 18PR30048, Div. 1

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before March 23, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

Su A. Eckhardt, Personal Representative c/o Flanders, Elsberg, Herber & Dunn, LLC 401 Main Street, Suite #1 Longmont, CO 80501 Legal Notice No.: 24183 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Last Publication: November 29, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Joan P. Gibson, aka Joan Patricia Gibson, aka Joan Gibson, Deceased Case Number: 2018PR030050

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before March 29, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

William J. Gibson Personal Representative 984 Buffalo Trail Elizabeth, CO 80107 Legal Notice No.: 24193 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: December 6, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before March 23, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Attorneys for Plaintiff: Name: Alcock Law Group, PC Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Address: 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite 225 Parker, CO 80138 Phone No.: (303) 993-5400 Atty. Reg. #: 39816 Tammy@Alcocklawgroup.com Case No.: 2018CV30078

*Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows 35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However,under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36121,C.R.S. (Torrens registration).

Su A. Eckhardt, Personal Representative

c/o Flanders, Elsberg, Herber & Dunn, LLC Deadline for legal publications surrounding the holidaysLegalare very tight this year. Below are the Notice No.: 24184 401 Main Street, Suite #1 First Publication: November 15, 2018 Longmont, 80501 deadlines and publication dates. The wisest course of action would be to email notices earlyCOso Last Publication: December 13, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News Legal Notice No.: 24183 there is be no delay in publication.

First Publication: November 15, 2018 This Meeting is open to the public and any member of the public may address the board.

Last Publication: November 29, 2018

Publisher: The Elbert County News

BY PUBLICATIONDeadlines for legal notices Deadlines for legal noticesSUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO publishing before and after publishing the week of Christmas / TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: MICHAEL ADAMS Thanksgiving Day: New Year’s: /s/ BURG SIMPSON ELDREDGE

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NORTH PINES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

HERSH JARDINE, P.C.

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35* days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

Notices to be published Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018: The deadline is end of day, Wednesday, November 14. Papers go to press Nov. 15!

Legal Notice No.: 24192 First Publication: November 22, 2018 Last Publication: November 22, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Notices to be published December 27, 2018: The deadline is end of day Wednesday December 19, 2018.

Papers go to press December 20.

If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint [petition] in writing within 35*

days after the date of the last publication, judgNotices to be publishedment Notices to be published, January by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief is demanded in the comNovember 29, 2018: The deadline 3, 2019: The deadline is end of day plaint [petition] without further notice. noon, Wednesday, November 21.

Most Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

This is an action: for Judicial Foreclosure and Damages. papers will be finished and uploaded to Papers go to press December. 27.

Dated: September 14, 2018 press BEFORE Thanksgiving!

Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)

Regular deadlines for December 6th and 13th papers

Regular deadlines resume for January 10, 2019 papers

(This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired.)

*Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows 35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However,under various statutes, a different response time is set forth; e.g., §38-6104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36121,C.R.S. (Torrens registration).

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