Parker December 2015

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DECEMBER 2015

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Shop local this season.

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arker Lifestyle is all about supporting our local community. So with the holiday season in full gear, we want you to remember to buy local this December and have some fun along the way.

To create that fun and encourage community spirit, we are hosting a scavenger hunt and encouraging you all to play.

Please visit as many of the businesses listed in this magazine’s Scavenger Hunt page as you can. You also can go to CloudKnocker.com and search for Parker Lifestyle to upload all of the participating businesses. You can then bookmark that page to your phone.

When you visit these local businesses, pick up the special activity page waiting for you and take a selfie of yourself in the store. Post your selfie on Parker Lifestyle's Facebook page to be entered into a drawing for prizes that will given away at our event on January 9, 2016.

You can also enter the drawing by bringing your activity sheets to our Healthy Lifestyle Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 9 at Koko FitClub of Parker, 18671 Mainstreet.

The more selfies and activity sheets you collect and submit, the more chances you have to win a fabulous prize!

And, when you attend the Healthy Lifestyle Celebration, you’ll get the opportunity to learn about a variety of ways you and your family members can live a healthy lifestyle in 2016.

Will you become a runner, a triathlete, a tennis player, or attend some of the many classes and activities at Parker’s newly upgraded Rec Center or Fieldhouse? Maybe you are considering working out at Koko FitClub or learning more about eating right.

The options for living a healthy lifestyle are numerous, and you can learn about many of them on the 9th.

So join in the fun! Shop local this holiday season and learn about healthy lifestyles on January 9. We can’t wait to see you there!

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December 2015

Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Civic Scene

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Hot Spot

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Style Wise

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School Spirit

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Tech Today

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Lifestyle Calendar

34 Parting Thoughts

16 Tequila Joes Mexican Kitchen

Serving up colorful cocktails and creative cooking.

24 Just Competing Isn’t Enough for David Haggerty

New Ponderosa principal always strives for the best.

26 Better Living Through Technology

Strategies for managing your digital life.

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Good Times

Dancing With the Survivors

The Pink Fund’s annual ballroom dancing exhibition on October 1 raised almost $25,000 that will provide financial support to local breast cancer patients undergoing treatment. For more information, visit ThePinkFund.org.

Guests enjoyed an evening of fun for a good cause.

Event Co-Chairs Richard and Elaine Swomley.

Seasons 52 provided dessert.

Dancers from the Parker Fred Astaire Dance Studio participated in the annual event.

Legend’s 7th Annual Art and Craft Fair

More than 100 local crafters, artists, vendors and local businesses participated in the November 7 event. Candles, photographs, jewelry, greeting cards, hand-milled soaps, specialty knit items, purses/bags, pottery, organic lotions, fashion accessories, wood carvings and amazing pieces from Colorado artisans were available.

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Second Annual Shine Summit

About 300 girls attended this November 6 conference at Legend High School. They heard from inspirational female speakers including Ann Shoket, former editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine, about navigating personal and professional relationships and understanding and accepting their own identity. PHOTOGRAPHY KEYSER IMAGES

Keynote Speaker Ann Shoket talks to the girls about how to be the best version of themselves and how to create their ideal futures.

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Good Times

Women in Business and Leadership

About 40 members of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce attended the final 2015 presentation of Women in Business and Leadership, featuring Kimberly Alexander, a transformational speaker, strategist and mentor for women entrepreneurs.

The women enjoy the buffet lunch prepared by Educational Marketing Group's Kelly Giles, Samantha Kimberly Alexander Colorado Golf Club.

Sullivan and Colleen McCormack enjoy lunch. defining a niche.

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Open Space Clean Up

Members of Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church pick up trash at the Baldwin Gulch open space on a regular basis.

Sponsored by the Town of Parker, this program helps to keep the Parker area beautiful. For information, contact Ramona Jobe at 303.805.3244 or RJobe@ParkerOnline.org.

The adults from left are Deena Rowe, Green space kids from Prairie UU. John Kelty and Janet Stevens.

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Adults in the front row from left are Janet Stevens, Ms. St. Clair and Clark Huff. Back row includes John Kelty and Brian Morril.

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Around Town carol at downtown businesses and take pic-

seized by the Houston SPCA from a facility in

tures with the Frozen Princess.

Conroe, Texas. “They have gained a substan-

The event will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at

tial amount of weight, with most putting on

Ruth Memorial Chapel, 19650 E. Mainstreet.

between 100 and 140 pounds in just 35 days.

For more information, a list of food items

All of the stallions have been gelded,

needed and other events taking place that

thanks to a generous group of Colorado

evening, visit ParkerPolice.org/FoodDrive.

State University veterinary students who came down to the center to perform the surgeries at no cost to us.”

Leonard says working with untouched, unbroken horses can be dangerous and that getting them halter trained and ready to ride

CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE PARADE Parker’s

annual

Christmas

will be a long process.

Carriage

“We’ll just keep giving them the care

Parade will begin at noon on Saturday,

they deserve and working with them un-

December 12, in downtown Parker and

til they’re healthy, trust humans and are

will feature marching bands, equestrian

ready for adoption.”

entries and Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

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Area residents are invited to arrive early and stay after the parade to experience holiday ice sculpting and a petting zoo and pony rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Home

WINTER SCIENCE CAMPS

The Rotary Club of Parker is looking for spon-

for the Holidays Winter Market will be open

The PACE Center is offering science

sors for its 2016 State of the Town luncheon on

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictures with Santa

camps to keep young minds busy this winter

February 23 and the Mayor's Black Tie & Boots

will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

break. Among the camps are:

Gala on February 27 at the PACE Center.

The 2015 parade is themed “A Storybook

Science in Motion – 6- to 12-year-olds will

These events give businesses and res-

Christmas” and will begin heading west on

assemble and control pulleys, levers, cata-

idents the opportunity to support the com-

Mainstreet at noon. Parade spectators are

pults and simple machines. They’ll also make

munity and visit with Mayor Mike Waid, Town

asked to remember that Mainstreet and Vic-

sidewalk chalk and crystal gardens, and walk

Council members and Town of Parker offi-

torian roads will be closed from 11 a.m. to 2

on the wild side of things by exploring owl

cials. A highlight of the luncheon is the pre-

p.m. and those parked in this area will not be

pellets, birds and all kinds of bugs.

sentation of the Parker Impact Award, which

able to exit until roads are reopened. Parking For

maps

and

information,

Jedi Engineering Using LEGO – 5- and 6-year-olds will explore far-away worlds and

outside of these limits is advised. visit

ParkerOnline.org/CarriageParade or call 303.841.0353.

PARKER POLICE CRAM THE CRUISER

engineering principles right in front of them.

recognizes a person who has made a valuable contribution to the Parker community.

Since these events are the major annual

Jedi Master Engineering Using LEGO –

fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Parker, net

7- through 12-year-olds will build complex

proceeds will be used to fund local and global

machines and structures based on the best

community service projects for those in need.

designers from a galaxy far, far away.

For information, visit ParkerRotary.org or

The Parker Police Department will host its

The camps run the week of December 28,

contact Larry Brutlag at brutlagl@gmail.com

annual Cram the Cruiser event on Decem-

2015, at the PACE Center. The cost varies. For

or 303.947.9136, or Steve Trevino at snaatrev-

ber 19 in downtown Parker to benefit the

information, visit ParkerArts.org/Education.

ino@aol.com or 303.204.5407.

Parker Task Force Backpack Program.

The Backpack Program focuses on providing homeless students identified by the Douglas

NEGLECTED HORSES ARE ON LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY

County School District with food for the week-

The severely neglected horses that came

end. Each Friday, qualifying children pick up a

to the Dumb Friends League Harmony

backpack with food items to provide them nour-

Equine Center in Franktown in early Septem-

ishment over the weekend so that they are able

ber are slowly making progress.

to focus on their studies instead of their hunger.

“Overall, the horses are doing fantastic,”

Come visit and have a free cup of coffee

Garret Leonard, director of the Harmony

or hot chocolate with Parker’s police officers,

Equine Center, says of the horses that were

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Mayor Mike Waid at the 2015 State of the Town.

PARKER POLICE WEAR BODY CAMERAS Parker Police officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras.

“These cameras reinforce our dedication to transparency and commitment to quality service,” says Parker Police Chief David King.

While other organizations are coming under scrutiny for their body-worn camera policy, the Parker Police Department is receiving national support after working with the ACLU to ensure the rights of both officers and citizens.

“Our collaborative effort resulted in what the ACLU believes to be one of the best policies in the country,” says ACLU Public Policy Director Denise Maes.

Body-worn cameras increase the accountability of both officers and community members. National studies on the use of such devices have shown a drop in use-of-force by officers and an even larger drop in complaints against officers. The recorded video may also be used as evidence in court proceedings.

ROTARIANS PRESENT CHECK TO PROJECT SANCTUARY Rotarians Kam Breitenbach and Jane Johnson presented a $4,000 check to a crew from Project Sanctuary on November 6.

The money was from a grant put together by the Rotary Club of Parker and the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club and will be used for many veterans and their families to stay for six days at the Project Sanctuary location at the Snow Mountain YMCA Camp in Granby.

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Civic Scene

Artists Strut Their Stuff at Annual Show P au l

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rtists from the Parker Artists Guild (PAG) will display and sell their best work at the PACE Center’s Bellco Credit Union Art Gallery

through January 8, 2016.

The Parker Artists Guild Annual Show includes 55 pieces of artwork selected by Rose Fredrick, the curator for the PACE Center, who looked at approximately 120 submissions.

“All the work submitted - paintings, sculpture, mosaic and photography - was strong, which made the decision-making much more interesting,” Fredrick says. “On my initial review of images submitted for consideration, I was looking for the best one or two works from each artist. Once I culled the entries, I then considered how all the individual pieces would flow together in one show. The end result, I believe, is quite dynamic.”

With the theme “Within My 20-Mile Radius,” the criteria was pretty broad

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and loose, Fredrick says.

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“I wanted to give artists enough room that they could feel comfortable in their own medium,” she says. “ The theme also gives people a chance to wander, yet have some grounding within this region. And I was hoping too that when artists thought about that theme, they might reflect on what they’ve overlooked right in their own backyards.”

Of course, she says, she also wanted to make sure the show included quality workmanship, a good variety and showed off each artist’s voice.

“Each work of art needs to have its own voice,” she says. “That’s something I looked for no matter what show I’m working on; I want to have a strong sense of an artist’s individual voice.”

Most of the displayed artwork is for sale, with the price listed alongside each piece. In addition, first-, second- and third-place awards, as well as honorable mentions, have been awarded in each category, such as 3-D, oils, etc. The works, including a Best of Show, were judged by Marianne Mitchell, a noted artist who teaches and lectures at the Art Students League of Denver.

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PAG holds regular art shows at the PACE Center and Mainstreet Gallery.

For the PACE show, the largest one of the year, the artists are encouraged to submit work that revolves around the theme.

This year ’s display is vast, representing many of the mediums used by the guild’s approximately 200 members, including glass and wood, 3-D, mixed media, watercolors, oils, acrylic and landscape paintings, photographs, abstract art, metal work and sculptures.

“I am truly delighted about this year’s show," Fredrick says. "I think it’s full of surprises.”

Guild members come from across the Denver metro area and as far away as Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Estes Park. If you’d like more information about the show, please visit ParkerArts.org. If you’d like more information about the guild, visit ParkerArtistsGuild.com.

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Hot Spot

Tequila Joes Mexican Kitchen COLORFUL COCKTAILS AND CREATIVE COOKING

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY REBECCA BERRA

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equila Joes is an enduring hot spot

On visiting Tequila Joes for the first time,

in Parker with award-winning mar-

Kratcha suggests trying the Crispy Rellenos.

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and

garitas, sought-after specials, a casual

“Every Mexican restaurant should be

for dinner from 4 p.m. to close.

setting and an outstanding patio, which

judged on their crispy rellenos. I’d put mine

Happy Hour is 4 p.m. to 6

owner Jeff Kratcha considers one of the

up against anybody,” Kratcha states.

p.m. Monday through Friday.

best in town.

Tequila Joes is open for lunch

He prepares the rellenos in Asian egg roll

Born in Golden, Kratcha has always been

skins and fries them to golden brown, while

Tequila Joes Mexican Kitchen

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the chili, cheese and onion mix inside re-

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In addition to opening Tequila Joes in

Asian fusion is evident in other dishes

Parker in 2009, Kratcha is part owner of

- the Honey Red Chile Salmon is served

Coyote’s Southwestern Grill in Greeley and

with coconut rice. Elsewhere on the

Palomino Mexican Restaurant in Evans.

menu, an Italian influence surfaces with

Kratcha is a member of the Parker Area

two pasta dishes, one with a chipotle

Chamber of Commerce and supports many

cream sauce and the other with a spicy

of the local schools, participating in their

poblano kick.

fundraisers, as well as offering “Give Back Nights” at the restaurant.

The eclectic menu includes recipes from Colorado, California, Texas and some items

The Tequila Joes menu includes an inter-

suggested by guests. Kratcha makes the

esting selection of highlighted specials, with

marinades and the specials. Carne Asada is

an emphasis on innovation.

one of his favorites. The juicy skirt steak is

“I like to be creative. I mix different spices

marinated for 24 hours, so it is bursting with

and cooking concepts, and try to do some-

flavor. It is charbroiled and comes on a melt-

thing totally different,” Kratcha explains.

in-the-mouth cheese enchilada, with rice

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Delicious Crispy Rellen

os at Tequila Joes.

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Double-shot margaritas on the patio: Azul, Italian, Tequila Joes and Blood Orange.

and beans. The sauces are made in-house and Kratcha uses mostly Colorado suppliers for his fresh ingredients.

Margaritas dominate the separate drinks menu, starting with the house margarita, voted Best Margarita by the Parker Chronicle newspaper.

Kratcha’s creations include his favorite Cartel Margarita, made with three shots of Milagro Tequila and listed as “so vicious that we have a limit of 2 per person,” as well as the popular Sangria Swirl, a TJ margarita that is frozen with homemade sangria.

The restaurant has a great atmosphere, with a separate family dining room and a vibrant bar area with TV screens for sports fans.

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SKIING THE COLORADO

GEMS Great Deals and Low-Key Atmospheres Make These Smaller Resorts a Fantastic Option ARTICLE SUSAN CORMIER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

A snowboarder flies high at Cooper.

Photography by Steve Sunday.

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t’s the time of year many Coloradans long for: ski season.

The state offers some of the best resorts in the nation, but if you’re looking for a more affordable, intimate experience this season, you might want to head out to the “Colorado Gems” – eight resorts that are promoted as being free of crowds, free of lift lines and free of hassle.

With “down-to-earth prices” and free parking, these lesser-known resorts offer a great alternative to the more pricey and crowded ski resorts. And if you purchase a $20 Gems Card by February 29, 2016, you’ll get some even better deals, including 2-for-1 lift tickets at each of the eight Gem resorts.

Information about these facilities can be found at ColoradoSki.com/ Gems , which also was the source for much of the following information about these eight treasures: ARAPAHOE BASIN

A skier enjoys a day at A-Basin.

Photography by Dave Camara.

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Known for having one of the longest ski seasons in North America, Arapahoe Basin offers a laid-back, family-friendly ski experience. Most of A-Basin’s skiing is above treeline, offering the highest in-bounds skiable terrain in North America and sweeping 360-degree views of the Continental Divide. While A-Basin provides terrain worthy of expert skiers, it also has learning areas for beginners of all ages, including a Kids Center.

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ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT

One of the best-kept secrets for families and among the shortest drives from the metro area is Eldora Mountain Resort. With sensational snow just 47 miles from Denver, Eldora offers diverse terrain, a cross-country center and an outstanding children's SnowSports school.

With its Eldorables and Ski & Snowboard Trek programs, Eldora is a great place to teach young ones to ski and snowboard. Its varied terrain also provides adventure and challenge for just about every skill level. It’s a quick drive for a full day of fun. Info: Eldora.com LOVELAND SKI AREA

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SKIING THE COLORADO GEMS

(CON TI N U ED)

most 1,800 acres of remarkable terrain and an average snowfall of 400 inches, more than any other Front Range or Summit County resort. It is a local favorite with free close-in parking, low-key atmosphere and free snowcat skiing on the Continental Divide. Loveland Valley provides beginners with a separate base area with gentle slopes, while The Ridge offers intermediate and advanced snow-riders terrain that is open, steep and deep. Info: SkiLoveland.com MONARCH MOUNTAIN

Located in the San Isabel National Forest in South Central Colorado, Monarch Mountain is about a three hour drive from Denver.

Monarch offers varied terrain to accommodate skiers of all abilities and relies on natural snowfall for its 800 skiable acres. There are 130 acres of extreme skiing on Mirkwood Basin, and advanced guests can book a cat skiing tour - the land version of heli skiing - with up to six hours of skiing or boarding off the trail map and 8,000 to 10,000 total vertical feet. Info: SkiMonarch.com

One of the many breathtaking views at Powderhorn.

Photo courtesy of Powderhorn Mountain Resort.

POWDERHORN MOUNTAIN RESORT

Scheduled to open on December 17, Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers 1,600 acres of mountain terrain and a new high-speed quad, the Flat Top Flyer. Located alongside the northern edge of the beautiful Grand Mesa, 45 minutes from Grand Junction, Powderhorn has breathtaking views and some of the best treed skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Skiers will probably want to take a weekend for this getaway, so they can enjoy all the skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and wintery tours Powderhorn has to offer in a relaxing atmosphere. Info: Powderhorn.com SKI GRANBY RANCH

Ski Granby Ranch considers itself a long-time family favorite, offering fun lesson programs, convenient access and affordable prices. Located 90 miles west of Denver and 20 miles west of Winter Park, Ski Granby Ranch is family owned and offers wide-open terrain that includes beginner, intermediate and advanced runs.

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Style Wise

STYLISH DRESSING FOR THE HOLIDAYS IT’S AS EASY AS SNAP, SPARKLE, POP!

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lanning to wear your go-to LBT (little black dress) for parties and gatherings this holiday season? Yearning to put your prettiest foot forward without breaking the bank? With the myriad of ways to spike the style meter on any wardrobe basic these days, we say yes to the dress - and more!

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The Great Gatsby’s Daisy Buchanan would be thrilled to see the options available for upping the bling factor and elegantly standing out at any soiree this season.

Delicate rhinestone, crystal, lace and pearl headbands are everywhere and instantly create a romantic look. These vintage-inspired accessories are all the rage.

Decorous headbands come in a multitude of looks, but the underlying factor is decidedly feminine and elegant. Wear them to sleek back your tresses or as an accent when wearing your hair in the currently popular ‘tuck and cover’ hairstyle. Pinterest is filled with ideas to pull of this lovely hair accessory. Search for “sparkly headbands” and prepare to be dazzled.

GO BIG OR GO HOME

There’s no shortage of gorgeous statement necklaces, bracelets and belts to help you take it up a notch on the look-at-me scale.

Classically tailored dresses, tops and suits look extra-special and unique with these beauties. Statement accessories come in all shapes and sizes and are a budget-friendly way of adding serious style to your look.

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BOWS AND BAUBLES FOR YOUR FEET

DETAILS… DETAILS

Peep-toe shoes never seem to go out of style and make any outfit a little more ‘modern retro.’ Be sure your toes look their best with a fresh pedicure before stepping out in any open toe shoe or sandal. Prefer your comfy pumps? Try clipping on a pair of shoe clips for a touch of extra flair. These ingenious little beauties come in a variety styles - from ornate bows and flowers to more sedate gold and silver buckles.

Finish off your holiday look with a manicure in this year’s Color of the Year: marsala. This rich hue looks good on everyone regardless of whether you like your nails long or short. Bring luster to your locks by spritzing on a hair shine product just before you walk out the door. Make sure your shoes are shined (buffing sponges are easily found at local stores). A smoky eye works well in dim light, and you’ll be sure to glow when powdering your nose, neck and décolletage with a pretty pink shimmer powder.

A POP OF COLOR NEVER HURTS

Quickly and easily bring cheer to any outfit by adding a pop of color. A beautiful silk scarf in persimmon makes a camel colored coat look downright stunning. Or look like a million bucks in that understated black or gray dress by accessorizing with anything the color of your eyes.

You’ll look lively and fun and your eyes will sparkle.

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School Spirit

Principal Haggerty admires the new flower garden and seating made by student Matthew Morgan for his Eagle Scout Project.

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onderosa High School’s new principal doesn’t accept mediocre.

In fact, David Haggerty continually talks about being the best. It’s been a theme that has been a part of his life since his own high school years in New York, where the school’s motto was “always beat the best to be the best.”

As he leads Douglas County’s smallest comprehensive high school with 1,250 students, he says encouraging students to be the best is what he does.

Take the football team. The players can talk about conference championships at their 20 year reunion, he says, but if you win a state championship, you talk about that for a lifetime, even when you’re not at your 20-year reunion.

"It’s all about expectations. Are we going for a small expectation” or striving to be the best? he asks.

Haggerty was a teacher, assistant principal and principal during his 17 years as an

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educator in North Carolina before coming to Ponderosa, where he began work on July 6. Since he has served in leadership roles before, he says he knows not to make any huge changes until he’s gotten a good feel for the school and what is needed.

“I’ve told people this is not my first rodeo,” he says. “I’ve always learned that you come in and you get a feel for what’s going on. You don’t want to make too many major changes.” However, one of his early goals is to “upgrade and update our theater, facility-wise. That is one of the things that we’re working on with parents.”

The transition to Ponderosa has been fairly smooth.

“Ponderosa has a lot of traditions. The school I was at was 100 years old, so I knew what I was dealing with when it came to tradition and a great school and community,” he says.

“It was similar to what I was in already, especially academically. I felt very comfortable at Ponderosa.”

He also brings an energetic, compromising leadership style as he works to prepare students for life beyond high school.

“I’m very involved,” he says. “I’m a very open person. Parents have found out that they can see me any time they’d like. I’m not a big appointment person. Parents have tested that, and it’s worked out well.

We’re going to do what’s best for kids, what’s best for students,” he says. “I’m a compromiser and willing to work on things. And make things work. If it can’t work, we’ll find some other way to make it work the right way. “ But, of course, the ultimate goal for the near future and five years out is to be the best.

“My goal is always to be the best at everything that we are, so my goal always in five years is to be the top academically, athletically, activity-wise,” he says, noting that he also wants to be able "to share how we do things because we want everyone to be the best. It’s always a goal – to be the best.”

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ne of my primary goals as a promoter of better living through technology is to help people use their various electronic devices without anxiety, struggle, or duplication of effort or data. I strongly believe in a system of record for information in which all records of a certain type are stored in the same place in a consistent way that supports easy retrieval on any device.

Once you make the leap from using a paper calendar, address book and datebook, your productivity data - which includes your email, calendar, address book and to-do lists - should synchronize across your electronic devices so you are up-to-date and never forced to enter an appointment or phone number more than once.

It’s easy to wind up with several accounts for your productivity data. For example, some of us might have a Comcast email address, an Apple ID, a Google or Gmail ID, another account for our cell phone carrier, etc.

We often don’t notice which accounts are used for what functions until we replace a computer or smartphone and discover that data appears to be missing or duplicated.

SO WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO APPROACH PRODUCTIVITY DATA?

Choose and use a complete productivity suite. There are a number of options that include email, contacts, calendars and task management. Most are free. If you have an email address that ends in @gmail.com, @hotmail.com, @msn. com, @outlook.com, @icloud.com or one of many others, you may already have the building blocks in place for a complete productivity data strategy.

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Android operating systems are designed to tie in tightly to Google or Gmail accounts; Apple devices are happiest when they’re tied to Apple accounts; and Microsoft’s Outlook software is designed to synchronize with Microsoft accounts.

Productivity suites are typically cloud-based services, where your data is stored on the company’s computers and accessible to you securely over the Internet. This strategy means your data remains intact even if your device is unavailable. You always have the option of logging on to your account from any internet browser to send an email, check your calendar, etc.

There are additional benefits. For example, when you send an email, your contacts or address book should be connected to your email account so that you can choose a name from the list. When you receive an e-invitation, your email account should allow you to automatically place the event on your calendar.

One final note: separate your work from your personal productivity data. If you change employers, you are likely to lose your company email address and any contacts, calendar appointments and to-do lists. It is best to have a permanent, portable account that stays with you personally, separate from any employer.

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

DECEMBER 5, 6, 13 & 19

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The Parker Chorale and the Parker Symphony Orchestra treat you to

Christmas from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pick up and drop off occur

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at the PACE Center and the O'Brien Park parking lot. Santa will

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DECEMBER 5 FESTIVAL OF THE TREES CIMARRON MIDDLE SCHOOL Specially-decorated trees will be for sale at the 2015 Festival of the Trees.

A benefit for Cimarron Middle School, the event runs from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $15, the latter of which includes a boxed breakfast from Chick-fil-A. For more information, visit the school’s website.

DECEMBER 9-10 A VISIT WITH SANTA DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES-PARKER Enjoy time with Santa, including holiday stories and activities, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Please register with library staff or online at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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DECEMBER 10

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the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art,

selections like “Happy Holidays” and “White

beginning at 4 p.m. An artist will present a book, then lead kids in a literature-based art project. Register with library staff or online at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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hen I reflect on community and what it means to be “inspired by community,” I can’t help but think of Wesley Crespi at the Coffee Cabin.

As you pull up to order your coffee, you are greeted with an enthusiastic and energetic welcome. While Wes will gladly sell you a favorite beverage, he also wants to get to know you.

Wes moved here from Brooklyn, N.Y., 15 years ago, and he never forgot what community meant growing up with a single parent. He understands it takes neighbors, friends and the whole community’s support to raise a family.

In August of 2006, Wes, wife Kriste and daughters Kylee and India opened Coffee Cabin, a drive-up coffee shop at the northeast corner of Stroh Road and Parker Road. Remembering that need for support, they turned their energies to not only owning a coffee shop, but also giving back to the community.

After the second year in business, they decided to donate everything they made one Sunday a month to a local charity.

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As the economy declined and Kriste closed her business, they were forced to look for other ways to give back. They organized the Coffee Cabin Children’s Hospital Walk, which has raised $40,000 for Children’s Hospital over five years.

They also started their annual toy drive.

They collect trailers full of toys, which have been distributed over the years to a variety of agencies, schools and individuals so that children in need can have a good Christmas.

While the Coffee Cabin is the sponsor of these charitable events, Wes turns the praise and attention to his customers and their support of these charities. You see, while you get your coffee, Wes spends the time talking to you, getting to know you and remembering you. He knows your name the next time you drive up. He becomes your neighbor, your friend and part of the community that supports you.

In exchange for your purchase of coffee and a breakfast item or snack, you gain a supportive friend. In fact, the family is invited to and attends many weddings, funerals and family celebrations because of the

expect to fill up this Wes and Kriste Crespi year's toy drive. this truck twice during

friendships that they have developed with their customers.

This summer, the Coffee Cabin expanded north to the southeast corner of Ponderosa Drive and Parker Road. The south location will close this winter due to the upcoming development of the property at Stroh and Parker roads.

In the meantime, the family will happily collect your toy donations at both locations, making the holidays a lot brighter for many youngsters in need.

As for me, I’d like to give a big community thank you to the Crespi family and their customers for being a perfect definition of what our magazine is about – inspired by community.

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