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Art In The Park 17th Annual Art In The Park Taste Of Douglas County An Evening Of Gastronomic Delights So Long To Summer 5k/10k Family Fun Trek with RNK Running & Walking

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Getting Ready For College A Student’s Perspective

Local Parker Business Spotlight Absinthe Images Local Parker Business Spotlight Serenity Solutions Local Author Spotlight Voiceless and The Body Healer Protocol We Love Our Teachers Celebrating Teachers In Our Community

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n Saturday, August 18th, Parker’s Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club is proudly hosting the 3rd Annual Parker Brewfest at O’Brien Park! Once again this year, the park becomes a hometown pub, with tastes from three cideries and forty-two breweries, including Barnett and Sons, Woods Boss, Halfpenny Brewing Company, Grist Brewing and many, many more. Your ticket to the event is your pass to unlimited, samplesized pours from all amazing brews and ciders on hand for the Brewfest.

The Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club, a 501c(3) foundation, hosts the Parker Brewfest as an annual fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting local projects such as the Parker Task Force, the Women’s Crisis Center, Project Sanctuary, SECOR, Parker Library, high school scholarships, and the First Responders 9-11 Breakfast. Additionally, CCV

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Rotary supports international projects including Project CURE, water projects, disaster relief efforts and Shelter Box. Enjoy your day even more knowing that, while you’re having a great time at the park that weekend, you’re helping CCV Rotary do good all year long.

In addition to the brews and ciders to sample, you can find the perfect pairings for delicious meals from the Golden Toad and Cheffin’s Cheesesteaks and Cubanos Food Trucks. The Golden Toad specializes in competition worthy BBQ and prides themselves on their single batch, handcrafted sauces, spices and spice blends. Beer and BBQ – what a perfect match.! If you’re looking for another great bite, try the mouthwatering, authentic cheesesteaks and Cubano sandwiches.

With brews, ciders and great food, plus live Music from Bad Candy, the 3rd Annual Parker Brewfest is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. General Admission tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door. For tickets, go to www. parkerbrewfest.com. Designated Drivers are free if accompanied by a paying customer.

A gorgeous, Colorado summer afternoon, ice cold brews, delicious food and live music – what more could you ask for? See you all at the Brewfest!

3rd Annual Parker Brewfest Saturday, August 18th O’Brien Park General Admission 2pm-5pm For more information or to get your tickets go to www.parkerbrewfest.com Event is held, rain shine - No pets please

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will once again be offered, free of charge, in the Imagination Station with Marshmallows and Clouds adding to the fun with incredible face painting.

Of course, all this creativity is bound to work up an appetite. Luckily, Colorado Buffalo Grill and Kona Ice will serving up delectable food and sweet treats.

If you plan on enjoying lunch at Art in the Park, you’ll be treated to live music each day at 12:00 from Bad Candy.

The last weekend in August, O’Brien Park comes alive with the amazing works of extremely talented local artists. Art in the Park is back for their 17th year of artists displaying their gorgeous work in painting, sculpture, wood, metal, fiber and jewelry. It may very well take coming out both Saturday and Sunday to take in all there is to see and experience at Art in the Park.

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This year, in addition to all the fun to be had in the park, there will be two drawings for a $200 shopping spree at any of the tents at the event.

Spend it all in one place or pick items from various artisans to splurge a bit.

Winners must be present to win and the drawings will take place at 2:00pm each day. Shopping “Spree” cards will be given out by members of the Parker Artist Guild before the event or you may fill one out at the show. Simply ask any displaying artist for your “Spree” card, fill it out and deposit your card in the bucket located n the members tent isle under the green umbrella.

One of the coolest things about Art in the Park is the unique poster created every year for the event. This year’s featured artist is Andy Warhol.

His iconic Soup Can pop image is instantly recognizable and the poster is uniquely Parker as well.

Parker Artists Guild is a constant source of inspiration in our community and a huge support, not only to local artists, but to aspiring young artists as well. Each month, the PAG hosts their Lessons and Lemonade classes at Hobby Lobby, where young artists can learn from a different PAG member each month, creating and exploring different mediums. Additionally, the Parker Artists Guild gives a $1,200 scholarship each year to a deserving art student from the Arapahoe Community College.

Circle the dates on your calendar now and plan on heading to O’Brien Park later this month for the most creative weekend of the season at Art in the Park!

17th Annual Art in the Park Saturday, August 25th from 10-5 Sunday, August 26th from 10-4 O’Brien Park, Downtown Parker www.parkerartistsguild.com

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TASTE OF DOUGLAS

COUNTY Thursday, August 23rd 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wouldn’t it be great if you could go to one restaurant that had all your favorites in one place? This month, one of the hottest tickets in town grants you that very wish. The 16th Annual Taste of Douglas County brings everything from fun, casual dining to elegant extravagance together for an evening of gastronomic delights.

Enjoy the premier food sampling event in the county, with offerings from Viewhouse, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Trestles Coastal Cuisine, Kneaders Bakery & Café, Crave Real Burgers, Pegasus Restaurant, the Airplane Restaurant – Colorado Springs, Old Chicago Tap Room, The Donut House, Larkspur Pizzeria & Cafe and more. Taste of Douglas County will feature mouth watering samplings from over 40 establishments, many of which will be offering menus, coupons and other incentives to encourage you to visit their establishments for your next night out to enjoy another scrumptious meal.

In addition to the numerous restaurants scheduled to be a part of the Taste of Douglas County, Briccy’s Ice Cream and Colorado Kernels Popcorn will be on hand to sweeten up the evening. Beverages will be provided by Pepsi, Castle Rock Beer Company and Enchanted Grounds Coffee. There’s a little something for you ale lovers too, Castle Rock Brewing Company will be hosting a beer seminar and tasting event.

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As if the promise of sampling so many different types of cuisine wasn’t a big enough draw, you will also get to experience the frenzy and fun of the chefs’ cooking competition. Adam Friesem will be back to defend his 2017 title and, this year, cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the competition. Finally, don’t miss the Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson Motorcycles on display and the cherry on top of this sundae, the 2008 Lamborghini Murciélago, which will be visiting from Overdrive Raceway in Monument. In addition to bringing out their Lamborghini, which is valued at $400,000, Overdrive Raceway will also be offering samples from their sports grill at the event.

Hosted by Mike Boyle, host of Mike Boyle Restaurant Shows, Taste of Douglas County, the “best food festival in Colorado,” is an unforgettable night out that food lovers won’t want to miss. For tickets, go to www.tasteofdouglascounty.com or call Mike Boyle at 303-903-0017.

Taste of Douglas County Thursday, August 23rd 5:00pm-8:00pm Douglas County Events Center Tickets are $10 in advance, $20 at the door, Children 3 and under are free! www.tasteofdouglascounty.com

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So Long to Summer 5K/10K & Family Fun Trek with RNK Running & Walking Ready or not, it’s time to say So Long to Summer! Grab your sneakers and sunblock and get ready to hit the trail! Saturday, August 11th, the tenth annual So Long to Summer 5K, 10K and Family Fun Trek gets underway at Salisbury Park.

Included in the Parks & Recreation Run Series, the So Long to Summer event is a professionally timed race (for the 5 and 10K events.) All registered racers will receive a race tech shirt, a chance to win prizes and the coveted, post-race pancake breakfast from Flippin’ Flapjacks. Overall male/female finishers will be awarded in the following age groups: 12 and under, 1319, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. Times will be started at “gun time,” meaning everyone’s race will start together, so if you are looking to place in the event, plan to start near the front at the start. Following the race, the free Kids’ Dash (for children under 8 years old) will commence. No registration is necessary for this portion of the days’ events. The Kids’ Dash is expected to start at approximately 9:15am (once the majority of the 5K and 10K participants have finished.)

The 1.3 mile, USA Track & Field course begins at Salisbury Park (11920 Motsenbocker Road) with the 10K starting at 8am, the 5K at 8:05am, and the Family Fun Trek at 8:15am.

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So-Long-to-Summer-5K10K-Family-Fun-Trek. The 5K and 10K courses consist of both pavement and trail running, primarily out and back, with a large portion being on the Cherry Creek Trail. The Family Fun Trek is almost entirely dirt trails.

Packet pick up will be available at RNK Running and Walking (13019 S. Parker Rd.) on Thursday and Friday prior to the event between 11am-7pm or you can pick up your packet on race day beginning at 7am. Be advised that the event is held, rain or shine and no refunds will be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, but strollers and four legged friends need to stay to the right side of the trail at all times.

Parker Parks and Recreation would like to thank their So Long to Summer 5K/10K & Family Fun Trek Title Sponsor; RNK Running & Walking and Finish Line Sponsors; ENT Credit Union, Kuni Honda on Arapahoe, Parker Academy of Martial Arts, Parker Performance Clinic, 20 Mile Orthodontics, Parker Lifestyle and Kneaders of Parker.

Contact Jaime Vollertsen at 303.805.3267 or jvollertsen@parkeronline.org for sponsorship information.

Volunteer opportunities are available, go to www.VolunteerConnectDC.org for additional information.

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Preparing for College A Student’s Perspective

By: Henley Holland Throughout life, people often find themselves having to face their fears. For many modern high schoolers, when their senior year creeps up, they are faced with one of their worst fears: Can I get into college?

You can’t get in if you don’t apply, and that process itself can be daunting. The most important thing to keep in mind when you are filling out applications is that a jack of all trades is a master of none. In other words, the best thing for your application is not to have as many random activities as possible, instead focus on making your application have a theme that ties into your passion. Make it demonstrate who you are and what you to do, quality over quantity is extremely important here. For example, a student wanting to go to school for business will be better off listing off awards and commendations from local and state competitions, rather than focusing on four different art clubs they were a part of. Tailor your application to show your interests and how they will translate into your intended major and future career. Try to cut down on the activities that are less directly related, they will distract from the main theme of your application.

The next thing to consider is how you have received your community service hours. Colleges like to see multiple hours, over an extended period of time with one organization or activity. For instance, spending 3 hours each week during the summer reading to children at a hospital will

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look better than 20 hours in 3 days at a soup kitchen over Thanksgiving break. Don’t get me wrong, both are important contributions, and if you can do both, you should, but colleges want to see some commitment and passion when it comes to community service.

It demonstrates your responsibility and dependability more effectively than random one-time community service opportunities.

Don’t forget to take initiative with these opportunities and search for ways to gain leadership experience. This will show not only dedication, but the ability to take control of the resources given to you and make the best of them.

When filling out an application, there are multiple opportunities for students to personalize and humanize themselves with essays, extracurriculars, and more. As you complete these sections, keep in mind your intended major, then select and highlight the activities that will best support your interest in this major. An aspiring marine biologist would want to emphasize their time volunteering at an aquarium, not the time they spent as a fashion intern. This can be a difficult process, but once a major theme is established, building the framework that showcases a student’s character and passion for their interests will make for a much more dynamic application.

Another important factor are entrance exams. Don’t forget to take both the ACT and SAT. Each test is different, and students should gives themselves the opportunity to determine which they are more comfortable with. Once they establish a preference for one test or the other, it’s a good idea to take

it at least twice. More often than not, the score improves on the second test, as the student is more familiar with the test structure.

As a bonus, many colleges superscore standardized tests. This means they take the highest score from each subsection of the test, regardless of when it was taken, and they will make a new, potentially higher composite score. This will benefits students greatly, just be sure to find out if the colleges you are applying to do not require all tests to be reported, as the first time around taking the test might not be the most accurate representation your potential.

Another factor, grades. Ideally, your grades should show an upward trend throughout high school, so do not slack your senior year!

That is one of the most flagrant red flags for colleges, a student that does not put their best foot forward as often as possible will not be a good investment for their college.

It shows not only a lack of responsibility, but also raises questions as to whether or not you will be prepared to attend their college and be successful. So don’t let senioritis take the wheel, as it will crash your college aspirations deep into a ditch.

There are so many factors to keep in mind when striving to get into college. But if you focus on some of the more important ones, the rest will fall into line. Consider these things when crafting your college application and the process will be less overwhelming for everyone involved. The easier you make it for college admissions to understand who you are as a person and student, the more likely you are to stand out from the hundreds of others of students applying.

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First Day of School Advice for Parents, from Parents and Teachers

If you have little ones, chances are you’ve seen the movie “Finding Nemo” dozens of times. You’ll recall that scene early on, when Marlin is terrified of sending Nemo off to school for the first time. He’s overly cautious, dubious of new experiences and terrified that something will happen to Nemo. Later in the movie, Dory puts things in perspective by telling Marlin, “Well, you can't never let anything happen to him. Then nothing would ever happen to him.”

Letting go of some of those fears and embracing the amazing things that are to come for your little one starting school is just part of growing up… for us parents! Perhaps you have some of the same concerns our readers shared with us: “I am worried about the longer day.

Preschool was only 2 1/2 hours and kindergarten is a full day. And I am worried that I won’t have her ready. Will she know her letter and numbers before she goes? I don’t want her to be behind.”

The longer day can be a little difficult to adjust to for kids at the start of the year, but it’s a quick adjustment. Making sure they are getting to bed and getting enough sleep each night is paramount; establishing a routine will help in all aspects of bedtime and getting up and getting ready for their day each day. Kindergartners come from all different experiences. Some have been in full day preschool/child care, some come from a part time PreK experience and others may not have experienced any kind of school environment yet. Being able to navigate that and get all those little ones where they need to be and beyond as well adjust to being a “big kid” at school is one of the many things that makes Kindergarten teachers so amazing. If you do have major social or academic concerns at the start of the year, the best thing to do is schedule a time to speak your child’s teacher as soon as possible to make them aware and work together to address those concerns at the start of the school year.

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how others would treat her; she is so sweet and sensitive. Was she safe at school?”

The bus can be a big deal for kids. It’s daunting and super exciting, all at the same time. If you’re worried about them getting on and off at the right spot or getting where they need to be once they’re at school, don’t be afraid to talk to the bus driver, they can always give your kiddo a little extra TLC until they get the hang of it. Also, see if there’s an older kiddo at their stop that can buddy up with them until they (and you) are a little more confident when it come to riding the bus. As far as peer relationships go, that’s something we have very little control over, other than to prepare your child, as best you can, for interacting with others. Parents start this early on, whether it’s in playgroups, at the park or day to day interactions at home. Trust that your little one will meet lots of kiddos they enjoy spending time with in and out of school.

School safety is paramount. A former teacher myself, I know that from the time those babies walk into the school until the time they go home each day, those kids are my kids. Yes, teachers are there to educate their students, but their safety and well being are top priority. If parents have specific concerns about safety, they shouldn’t hesitate to talk to the school staff about their policy and procedures so you are fully advised on everything they do to keep students, staff and visitors safe at school.

“My middle child will be going into 1st. He has anxiety (like we see a doctor kind of anxiety.) Kindergarten was an amazing year for him. He loves school, loves his teacher and friends. He grew amazingly in both social and academic areas. I’m worried about this coming year. I’m worried that he’s not going to be as comfortable and is going to hate school. He shuts down completely once his anxiety kicks in.”

Kids feed off of parent anxiety and vice versa, so the more parents can speak definitively and be matter-of-fact, the better.

Remind your child what he’s accomplished so far and always take the time to celebrate the little successes. Big deep belly breaths help too. Maybe go outside and blow bubbles while talking about things causing

any anxiety to reinforce the deep breathing.

Also, it’s important to engage kids in anything having to do with numbers. Try counting in patterns or do simple fun math games. It’s proven that your brain can’t be anxious at the same time it’s engaged in activities that demand left brain function. Another good idea is to set some fun dates (outings, movies, etc.) to look forward to that he can focus on when he needs a happy place.

“My oldest is going into 3rd. She is academically advanced (she should be going into 2nd and is working on a 6th grade level.) I’m worried about keeping her engaged and challenged.”

Wow! Already skipped a grade and works that high above level? That’s amazing. On the one hand, a skilled teacher will recognize and challenge her. On the other hand, there truly is only so much he/she can do given the 20+ other kids in the class. Be sure to talk with her teacher and the administration to make sure she is getting the interventions needed throughout the year. Also, maybe see about other enrichment activities they may have after school like robotics or chess to peak her interest. Find activities, not necessarily all focused on the academic, that challenge her and engage her at home.

“And then my youngest... God help his teachers. He starts PreK this year. He is academically and socially ready but he just is a handful. I worry about him because he is a social butterfly. I don’t want him getting in trouble and then deciding that he hates school. But on the other hand, I also don’t want him to charm his way out of trouble. It’s a Catch 22.”

PreK teachers are a very special breed.

Their patience and creativity seems to be limitless, and many days that is a good thing!

So much of PreK and even Kindergarten is learning how to be a little human. The social and emotional growth children gain build confidence and demonstrate a readiness to learn. Every child who comes to PreK has that same lack of school day experience, but those teachers can work magic. Give ‘em a week and watch what happens.

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Parker Colorado

Local Business Spotlight

Discovering local businesses that make our community great!

If you can take your talent and passion and turn that into your profession, you’ve really created something special. That’s exactly what Shannon Esper did about a year ago when she made the leap to professional photography.

ABSINTHE IMAGES Shannon Esper 702.271.9528

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Shannon is a local photographer that specializes in outdoor and natural light photography. She provides services including family photography, headshots, Senior portraits, and dance photography and always looks forward to new and interesting photo sessions.

“My husband and friends have provided amazing support and encouragement to start my own business here in Parker.

They would constantly tell my I had an amazing eye for images and put a unique perspective on capturing the subject in the frame. They were quite persistent and insistent...It can be a scary thing to take that first step! I decided to heed their advice and the next thing I knew, I had a new business and I haven’t looked back!”

Absinthe Images, the name Shannon chose for her business, really encompasses what her approach to photography is all about.

“I chose the name Absinthe Images because the drink Absinthe, or “la fee verte” (the green fairy), is a metaphor for new ideas, artistic exploration and innovation. I feel that I’m on a new path of exploration with my photography.

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what sets me apart.” Shannon loves the autonomy and creative freedom owning her own photography business provides.

“I like how my photography has spread by word-of-mouth through the community and the opportunity I’ve had to meet new people and try new ideas with my sessions.”

Setting out on a new career path can be daunting, especially when your new path is one for your own business. It’s a little less daunting when you can do what you love. Shannon finds that photography is an outlet for her creative side. She feels she’s constantly growing with each session, whether it be use of light, choosing composition, or editing.

“It makes me think of the quote by Henri Cartier-Besson, ‘Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst’, so for me, starting this business has given me ample opportunity to grow and hone my skills as a photographer.” Shannon definitely realizes that, artistically and professionally, you always have room to grow and learn...there’s always, always an opportunity to improve.

If you are interested in a session for Senior portraits, a family session or a special occasion, Shannon recommends you look at her Facebook or Instagram page for examples of her style and different examples of her work. You’re definitely going to see what an amazing product can come from a unique perspective.

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Local Business Spotlight

Discovering local businesses that make our community great!

Serenity - noun: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

For many of us, finding that balance in our day to day life seems like a fantastic notion, but a feat not easily attainable and definitely something that most may need a little helping in achieving.

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As an Advocacy Coach, Audra Byrne guides her clients to achieve clarity and balance by setting strong intentions and using productive communication. The results are a daily life of reduced mental clutter, authentically moving on from outgrown opportunities as well as extinguishing toxic personal or professional patterns of behavior.

Professional Coaching for “As client and coach, we develop a co-creative Intention, Advocacy and Growth relationship as we work side-by-side. As your 303-506-2699 coach, I will be fully engaged in creating an serenitysolutionscoaching@gmail.com experience of intuitive thoughts and big shift www.serenity-coaching.com

thinking. I guide you to clarity and hold you accountable to develop new patterns of behavior that result in life-changing peace and freedom.

As a client of mine, you can experience coaching services in a variety of ways. No matter which coaching path you choose, you are on a journey to restore balance in your life.”

Audra has been a Parker resident for 12 years.

During that time, she has contributed to many businesses and organizations as an employee or a volunteer.

“I have always enjoyed the working relationships that I have built in the Parker community. Now opening my own business here allows me to continue to contribute in a more expansive and permanent way as our community grows and continues to be great place to work, live, and play.

I am excited to be an energizing resource for our residents.”

What drove Audra to start her own business in this field is her passion about connecting to, motivating, and elevating others to see the positive force of growth in their lives. Her career roles span experiences as a teacher and school administrator, a professional group fitness instructor, a devoted wife to her husband and full-time mother to their 3 children, an entrepreneur, and a multiorganization volunteer, to name a few. Over the

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course of many years, and through each of these different leadership opportunities, she has used advocacy coaching as an integral part of helping individuals to identify and enhance their gifts and help them write their new life story.

“What I like most about owning my own business is the flexibility to meet people exactly where they are and authentically support their needs.

Listening deeply to people, learning their stories, and feeling who they are is something I value greatly. Having full ability to execute those values in my own business for every client is a huge source of thriving, empowering energy for me.”

Some of her areas of expertise and focus are: ·Self-advocacy coaching for individuals to develop clear intention and boundary setting in personal and professional relationships ·Coaching for business professionals and entrepreneurs to maximize leadership growth and social emotional well-being ·Coaching for teens to practice academic and social self-advocacy and intention setting for future success and leadership in life ·Advocacy coaching for parents of students in need of academic and social-emotional support in a multi-tiered education system ·Family-systems coaching for better communication, emotional communication management and purposeful positive interactions If working with a professional coach is something you’ve thought about doing, Audra urges you to be willing to recognize and let go of what does not serve you anymore.

“Sometimes the hardest part to making a change in yourself is to be vulnerable enough to admit that you want to. We live in a culture where it is celebrated to look like we have it all together, all the time. When we try to keep up with a pattern of behavior such as this, it eventually leads to a fall out of some kind. If you are honest enough with yourself that you want to work with a coach, be honest with your coach about what you need to let go, layers you need to shed, relationships you want to improve or possibly release. Life is about constant growth and outgrowing people, places, or things along our journey is unavoidable, especially when we come to a place where we know we want something more for ourselves.”

Champion Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Tish Shade as our Director of Business Development.

Tish comes to the bank with over 25 years of experience in Business Development and client service relations. She will be out and about in the community coordinating sales, managing current client relationships and developing new ones. Champion Bank President, Jason Naugle said of Tish’s hiring, ‘She brings a wealth of customer service experience to this newly created position overseeing every aspect of business development. She will incorporate the true values of a local community bank’” Many of you may be familiar with Tish from her dedication and involvement within the Parker community. Tish currently serves as Program Director for the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club. She also sits on several non profit boards including Parker Hospital Foundation, Hide in Plain SightAdvisory Board and Council for Arts, Science and Culture as Board Secretary.

If you are interested in learning more about what Champion Bank has to offer you or your business, please call Tish at: 303-840-8484 or her mobile 720-883-8023 today.

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LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Voiceless

The Body Healer Protocol

Have you ever known anyone who’s life changed in an instant, never being the same? Angela Dee takes us on a journey of love, loss, heartbreak, and triumph. Seen through the eyes and told through the words only a mother would know. A must read for a family with a special needs child. “Those who have a voice, must speak for the Voiceless.” Leslie Gustafson, LMFT ~Author of Amazing Intimacy ~Fox Denver’s Sex and Marriage Therapist So many special needs families feel alone and isolated. Through the pages of Voiceless you will not only find that you are not alone, but I believe that you will also find a friend. Angela shines a light for many walking down a dark and unknown road. Both brave in their own way, Angela and Spencer encourage all of us to live anything but ordinary. Expect to be changed as you read Voiceless. Celeste Barnard, Writer, Speaker, Storyteller

Welcome to the world of high vibrational living! Irini Dieringer presents the first in-depth master guide to healing your body from disease and achieving a life of health, wealth, and happiness by learning how to raise the frequency of your body.

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For more info or to purchase visit TheBodyHealer.com

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by: Irini Dieringer

When it comes to trying to make our lives better, we try to change the effect without changing the cause. What if I told you that the root cause of any imbalance can be reduced to two simple words? And what if you could restore your body and your mind to a state of balance—and all the circumstances in your life to a state of happiness and contentment—at any moment in time using the power of these two words?

Energy frequency!

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WE w OUR TEACHERS This time of year, many students look towards the start of the school year with a mix of anxiousness and excitement. Teachers share those feelings at the start of the school year. Excited about new ideas they have for their new students and their classroom, a bit apprehensive about what will work and what might not. But one thing is absolutely certain, all of us owe a debt of gratitude to these warriors in the classroom. Our hats off to all of you who give so much to our students. THANK YOU!

Mrs. Conn

Years Teaching: 29 Current Grade Level: 5th Grade What do you love most about teaching? The small humans. They are whole little people learning how to navigate the world and it is a joy to get to watch them grow.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? A new crew. (Aside - I liken to teaching to being pregnant every year.) It is so exciting in the beginning, all new and there is so much to learn. In the middle of the year, it’s like the second trimester of a pregnancy - cruising along and pretty comfortable. The final ‘trimester’ is when both teacher and kids are ready for the next stage. It’s time for the baby to move on to the next stage.

Mrs. Meagan Simonette

Years Teaching: 5 Current Grade Level: 2nd Grade What do you love most about teaching? Seeing the kids get excited about learning. Watching them create something and applying things they’ve learned from me.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? Setting up my classroom is always one of my most favorite things to do. This year I’m excited to teach a new grade!

Mrs. Geary

Years Teaching: 14 Current Grade Level: 3rd Grade What do you love most about teaching? I love all of the smiles on the faces on my students each day! I also love the funny things they say, questions, jokes, and learning more and more about the kids. They bring such happiness to each day of my life and I am truly grateful!

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? I am most excited to see my students from last year in class again who are looping up with me and to meet the new students and learn about them. The fresh start and new school supplies are fun too!

Mrs. Jessica Balke

Years Teaching: 3 Current Grade Level: 8th Grade What do you love most about teaching? What I love most about teaching is that it’s a two way street. I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me, we teach each other and it’s a never ending cycle.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? I am most excited about meeting new faces and taking on new challenges this next school year.

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Mrs. Waufle

Years Teaching: 23 - all in Parker!

Current Grade Level: 4th Grade What do you love most about teaching? I love making an impact on children’s lives, no matter how small. I want students to remember me as someone who helped them grow not only academically but emotionally as well.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? I am so excited to be back in the general education setting after spending 11 years in special education. I am also super excited to be teaming with one of my very best friends.

Mrs. Janell Ames

Years Teaching: Starting my 2nd year Current Grade Level: 7th Grade What do you love most about teaching? I love the connections with my students and the daily and sometimes minute to minute challenges. It definitely keeps you on your toes.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? Still being a newer teacher, I am excited to continue to grow as an educator. The more I learn the more I can give to my students. There is nothing greater than being able to help spark an idea, a passion, or boost the confidence of another person.

Mrs. Peterson

Years Teaching: 26 Current Grade Level: Moving to 4th grade after 21 years in Kindergarten What do you love most about teaching? I love the opportunity to help learners navigate their world! We learn to work together and make tremendous progress!

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? After 21 years of kindergarten I am going to teach 4th grade! I love learning and am excited to have the opportunity to, once again, teach older students! What’s even more exciting is that I’ll have some kids that I had the pleasure of teaching when they were in my kindergarten class! Fun fun!!

Mrs. Kellee Ellis

Years Teaching: 5 Current Grade Level: 1st Grade What do you love most about teaching? The kids!

What are you most excited about in the upcoming school year? New students & new adventures

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