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Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo

June 2014 Vo l u m e 1 2 Issue 6 PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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EDITOR PAMELA WAID

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2014 Chauncey Billups Basketball Camp

Parker Days: Parker’s “Official” Holiday!

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Colorado Renaissance Festival

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?

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Events Calendar.......................................................................... 23 The Bookends: The Promise of Stardust....................................... 29 Local Author Spotlight: Seeing the Elephant............................... 30 Parker Restaurants: Deals from local restaurants.............34-37

Elizabeth Stampede

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on’t miss the 2014 Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo. As the three-time reigning PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year for 2011, 2012, & 2013, the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo Association is proud of its history of providing a top level competitive environment that challenges the best in professional rodeo.

In 2014 they will feature the stock of Summit Pro Rodeo, a new partnership created by J.D. Hamaker from the original Burns Rodeo Company, along with two other new partners, Jesse Hill of H&H Rodeo and Greg Talbert of Talbert Bucking Bulls as their primary stock contractor. Summit Pro Rodeo will provide some of the most feared buckers in professional rodeo today, having supplied bulls for many NFR and Mountain States Circuit Finals, Xtreme Bulls and PBR events year after year. Combined with the strong pen of bucking horses from their string, Summit stock is getting more well-known every year as the ones that can put you in the pay window.

For their 2014 Third Annual PRCA Xtreme Bulls Division 2, Summit will also be their primary contractor with additional bulls coming from Kenny Berringer’s bulls from the Hyland/Brookman Rodeo Company.

If you’ve never been to the Elizabeth Stampede you are in for a treat. The arena is in a beautiful setting tucked in a ring of 75 foot tall pines trees with an open view to the west of the Rocky Mountains. Many fans and contestants have told them this is just a magical place to compete.

The 250 volunteers that put on the Elizabeth Stampede welcome you to the rodeo and look forward to seeing you there. For more information, visit www.elizabethstampede.com.

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arker Parks and Recreation and Nothing But Net (NBN) Elite Basketball welcome back the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy with special guest Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans. Don’t miss your chance to learn from five-time NBA All Star Chauncey Billups and his team of outstanding coaches.

The Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy runs June 23 to 26 at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr. Players ages 6 to 10 meet from 9 a.m. to noon and ages 11 to 17 meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Five-time NBA All-Star Chauncey Billups, along with his camp coaches, have developed a philosophy that is instrumental to a young person’s basketball career. That philosophy is to have fun while learning and competing in this wonderful sport of basketball. Camper Keison Crosby says, “The Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy was the highlight of my summer; it was cool how Chauncey was at camp every day and he even played one-on-one with me!”

The academy consists on fundamentals that will focus on dribbling, passing, defense, speed, agility and shooting. Coaches will develop these players’ ability to play in a team structure while having fun with individual and team games.

Space is limited so register early online at www.ParkerRec.com or call 303.805.6300 for registration inquiries. Camp costs $250 per player. Each camper receives a camp T-shirt, a basketball, one personally autographed item and photographs with Chauncey Billups and Anthony Davis! For additional information, contact Marcus Mason at 303.921.5302. v

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PARKER DAYS 2014 PARKER’S “OFFICIAL” HOLIDAY: JUNE 13, 14 & 15

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hose who live and work in Parker know that you haven’t truly experienced the town until you’ve been to Parker Days, a signature event of the Parker Chamber of Commerce! Complete with a carnival, homespun crafts, good food and plenty of FREE music, Parker Days offers three action-packed days of activities for the entire family.

The 2014 Parker Days is scheduled for June 13, 14 and 15 in beautiful downtown Parker with a bonus “1/2 day” on Thursday June 12th from 5pm – 10pm.

A combination of beautiful Colorado weather, rides and games, FREE live entertainment and more than 100 funfilled vendor and arts & crafts booths in the Market Place provide the community with a fantastic weekend of fun.

As always, there will be plenty of your favorite Festival Food options and beverages in the Food and Beverage Garden.

Also available is a special kid’s which features special activities for children, such as unique bounce houses and a family entertainment stage.

Saturday morning of the Festival ushers in the traditional hometown parade. Each year, Mainstreet and Victorian Drive is lined with families enjoying a variety of parade entries, including floats, marching bands, horses and vintage cares. Several civic organizations and nonprofit groups host special events as well, such as community pancake breakfasts.

For 37 years, Parker Days has been the signature summer event and official Parker holiday, uniting Parker in community pride. With more than 120,000 people attending over the three days, it is an event that simply cannot be missed.

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FIVE You May NEAT Not Know THINGS About Parker

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ello Neighbor! Some of us are Parker natives, but many others have come to us from other places. If you are newer to Parker, or even if you’ve been here for a little while, there may be some things you don’t know about your adopted residence.

Here are a few fun facts:

Parker is 20 miles from Denver (or at least what was considered Denver in 1864: the corner of Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard). When Parker was first founded, stagecoaches came through this area. The 687-mile stagecoach trip from Fort Riley, Kansas required changing mules or horses on a regular basis. From south of Denver into “modern Denver”, the miles were marked by stagecoach stops at the 20-, 17-, 11-, 9-, and 4-mile points.

Before modern transportation arrived, Parker, known then as Pine Grove, was a stop for freighters and stagecoaches. Over 100 million pounds of freight passed over the trails before railroads came to Colorado. In addition to changing horses, the mile houses were also stops for freighters who frequently had to have their oxen re-shoed. Travelers could also find meals and a place to stay the night. The Pine Grove stop, run by James Sample Parker, was known as the 20Mile House. That is why we have lots of things named “Twenty Mile” around town!

Parker was also a stop on the Denver and New Orleans Railroad from 1882 to 1933. In June of 1881, James Parker sold a right-of-way to the railway, ensuring the tracks went directly through Parker before swinging southeast through Hilltop and Elizabeth, thus guaranteeing that the town would survive. The rail stop was at first designated as “Parker’s” or “Parkers”, but was then simplified to “Parker”. Our town was no longer called Pine Grove by then, because there was another Pine Grove in Colorado and the post office suggested a change of name to avoid confusion.

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Most of the original town of Parker was situated on land owned by George Parker, not on land owned by James Sample Parker, who most people consider the town’s namesake.

George Parker filed a timber claim in the early 1870s on land currently situated east of Highway 83, or what you think of as the town of Parker. James Parker, George’s brother, purchased the 20-Mile House property in 1870, but didn’t come to live there until 1874. Incidentally, neither brother advocated naming the town “Parker”. James actually wanted it to be named Edithville, after his daughter. Apparently, few people agreed with him.

The original Pine Grove Schoolhouse was located across the street from the 20-Mile House (where Hobby Lobby now is). It was built in 1875 by James Parker so his daughter Edith, then six years old, would not have to travel by horseback to the Fonder School, located near the current Ponderosa High School. James Parker supplied the school with desks, books, and other supplies. He even paid the teacher’s salary and offered her free room and board. The first school served the community until 1915, when the second Parker school, now the Mainstreet Center, was built.

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Family Fun Fit for a King:

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ere Ye! Here Ye! Another summer of the most unique, affordable forms of family fun is back.

The Colorado Renaissance Festival’s banners unfurl the weekend of June 14th and will be open, rain or shine, every weekend through August 3rd.

It is challenging to find an outdoor attraction more family friendly, with more variety that is more fun than the Renaissance Festival. Just thirty-five minutes south of Denver, thirty minutes north of the Springs and minutes off I-25 just south of Castle Rock, the entire front range has a front seat for medieval merriment.

Jousters, comedy performers, fire eaters, acrobatics and jugglers will delight and amaze you.

Browse the streets of the festival village to find over 225 artisans offering one of a kind items such as hand blown glass, pottery, furniture, brass ware and jewelry. Of course, no trip is complete without treating yourself to some unbelievable food. It wouldn’t be right to experience the Colorado Renaissance Festival without indulging in the famous Turkey Drumsticks or Steak on a Stake!

It’s almost impossible to sum up the endless attractions and activities offered during the festival, but here’s just a • Puke & Snot – Game of Clones! The show everyone loves reinvented.

• Hey Nunnie Nunnie – Laughter will ring like convent bells! A dazzling display of improve and comedic escapades, crackling jokes, songs and “counseling” hilarity sure to please.

• Majestic Endangered Cats – New cats that will bring excitement and education. The big cats (and some small ones too) will thrill audiences with their power and majesty! Also catch the majestic birds in the new Nature’s Educators; learn more about the sport of Kings, Falconry! sampling of what’s in store this summer: JUNE 14TH & 15TH Opening Weekend, “BOGO” coupon offer from participating Wendy’s JUNE 21ST & 22ND Royal Ale & Art Festival and Military Appreciation weekend.

BOGO free adult ticket with Military ID and children (under 12) of military personnel get in free.

JUNE 28TH & 29TH Celtic Festival

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• Johnny Fox… Sword Swallowing Extraordinaire – A brand new addition to the festival sure to amaze you with his feats of sword swallowing, magic and comedy.

• Also appearing, Celtic Legacy, The KamiKazi Fireflies, Ye Klass Klowne, Arsene of Paris, Cast in Bronze, The Rick Stratton Hypnotist Show, Washing Well Wenches, Wilsome-Great Balls of Fire and during the last five weekends, catch The London Broil; a show filled with improvisational comedy, and impressive feats of juggling.

JULY 5TH & 6TH Children’s Weekend – young knights and maidens 12 and under admitted for free with a paying adult JULY 12TH & 13TH Wine Revelry JULY 19TH & 20TH Love and Romance – Bring your beloved to the “Renewal of Vows” ceremony.

JULY 26TH & 27TH Music and Dance Festival featuring Belly Dance Troupe, the Vodca Family and Celtic Legacy AUGUST 2ND & 3RD Fare Thee Well and Mardi Gras Style Carnivale – The Final Huzzah! Come celebrate King Henry’s 524th Birthday and “Let Ye Olde Good Times Roll!” A fitting way to end the 38th season of the Colorado Renaissance Festival.

If you’re left with the decision of not if you’re going, but when; this may help…

Whether you prefer to peruse over 200 booths filled with one of a kind artistry, you are a connoisseur of scrumptious cuisine, or you prefer taking in the dazzling feats one of a kind performers and unique shows – the Colorado Renaissance festival is sure to make you feel like a King for a day with memories that will last a lifetime.

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NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY 12pm - 2pm National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration of life that is held in hundreds of communities nationwide and around the world. It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families and an OUTREACH to the community. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful, productive and even inspiring. Celebrate this event with our CancerFit program! We will be hosting a fun walk followed by a picnic and other various activities. www.parkeronline.org/calendar

Jun 2 – Aug 23, 2014 MAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE Are you ready to accept Mayor Mike Waid’s new Challenge to the Town of Parker in 2014? The 12week Mayor’s Fitness Challenge to “Get Healthy, Live Happy” set for June 2 to Aug. 23 will aim to grow the sense of wellness already prevalent in our community. www.ParkerMayorsChallenge.com

June 2 - June 28 PARKER LIBRARY STUDENT ART SHOW 9 am - 5 pm The Parker Library will host a student art show between June 2 and 28 featuring artists who participate in the Lessons and Lemonade and Teen Art Studio programs sponsored by the Parker Artists Guild. The show’s title is “Young at Art,” and it is open for free viewing during regular Library hours.

Parker Library 10851 S Crossroads Dr., Parker, CO www.douglascountylibraries.org 720.542.8187

June 4 PACE PATIO PARTY: BAD CANDY 6 pm - 8 pm Three guys, three guitars, great harmonies. Smokin’ pickin’, classic rock, bluegrass, country, blues, R&B, and some Bad Candy tunes too. Current stuff by the Mayers (John and Hawthorne), Ben Harper, The Eagles, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, and more.

PACE Center 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO www.parkerarts.org

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June 5 HOMEOWNER BUILDING CLASS 6 pm The Town of Parker’s Homeowner Building Classes give people a chance to ask all kinds of buildingrelated questions. All types of projects can be discussed. Typically, interior projects are popular for the fall and winter classes and outdoor projects for the spring and summer classes. Building Division staff will take you through the permit process, explain fees and discuss required inspections.

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PARKER SENIOR CENTER GARAGE SALE June 5 @ 8 am & June 6 @ 3 pm A garage sale fundraiser for the Parker Senior Center will be held June 5 and 6, and the public is invited!

The sale will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Donations will be accepted beginning May 1 from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday until the dates of the sale. (Please, no clothes, electronics, tires, shoes or broken items.) www.parkerseniorcenter.org

LESSONS & LEMONADE AND TEEN ART STUDIO 1 pm - 3 pm Lessons & Lemonade and Teen Art Studio is a program featuring free monthly art classes for children in grades 4 through 9. Parker Artists Guild members who are masters of their mediums and who love teaching children each take a month to teach at Parker Hobby Lobby’s classroom.

Hobby Lobby 10901 S. Parker Rd., Parker, CO www.parkerartistsguild.com or (720) 542-8187

June 5 HERSHEY’S TRACK MEET June 5 @ 11:30 pm & June 6 @ 5:59 am One your mark, get set, have fun! Meet registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the meet begins at 6 p.m.

Participants will compete in up to three events with the opportunity of advancing to the State Meet held on June 15. Please bring a copy of each participant’s birth certificate. Cleats are not permitted.

Legend High School 22219 Hilltop Rd., Parker, CO

June 6 WILDLIFE ART & WINE 6 pm - 9 pm Enjoy some of the best wines from around the world, sample delicacies from local eateries and watch art come alive as regional artists demonstrate their skills and reveal insights into the work featured in our galleries. Inspired? Try your hand at creating your own piece of art you can take with you!

The Wildlife Experience 10035 Peoria St., Parker, CO www.thewildlifeexperience.org

June 7 MAYOR’S FITNESS WALK 8 am - 11:59am Help Mayor Waid kick-off the 2014 Mayor’s Fitness Challenge by joining us at the inaugural Mayor’s Fitness Walk at O’Brien Park. This walk is open to all ages and abilities and is a great way to get some exercise with the family.

O’Brien Park 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO www.parkeronline.org/calendar

June 8 PARENT-TEEN SAFE DRIVING WORKSHOP 9 am - 10 am This parent-teen safe driving workshop is designed for drivers age 14 to 18 and their parent/guardian.

The ultimate goal is to save lives by changing attitudes and behaviors that become lethal behind the wheel of a car. The course will focus on the dangers or reckless and distracted driving.

Parker Police Department 18600 E. Lincoln Meadows Pkwy., Parker, CO

June 14 LESSONS & LEMONADE - PAINTING FROM IMAGINATION WITH VERNETTE GILBERT 9:30 am - 11 am and 9:30 am - 11 am Hobby Lobby - 10901 S Parker Rd., Parker, CO www.parkerartistsguild.com (720) 542-8187

June 21 SATURDAY SKATE NIGHT 5:30 pm - 9 pm Grab some friends and bring your roller skates or blades to the Parker Fieldhouse on select Saturday nights for Skate Night! Skate around the Sport Court while listening to family-friendly music. Skate Night is a great event for skaters of all ages who are looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night!

Parker Fieldhouse 18700 E. Plaza Dr., Parker, CO (303) 805-6300

June 23 CHAUNCEY BILLUPS BASKETBALL ACADEMY BEGINS All Day Parker Parks and Recreation and Nothing But Net (NBN) Elite Basketball welcome back the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy with special guest Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Parker Fieldhouse 18700 E. Plaza Dr. Parker, CO (303) 805-6300

June 24 PARKER ARTS PRESENTS: GORD BAMFORD 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Canadian hit singer and songwriter Gord Bamford will perform.The nation’s top country artist, he is often spoken of as Canada’s answer to George Strait for his neo-traditional style and strong fan appeal and loyalty. Bamford has already been hailed Stateside in Music News Nashville for his “leading-man side and a voice that cuts right through and commands.”

PACE Center 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO www.parkerarts.org

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BIKE TO WORK DAY 6:30 am - 9 am It’s time to make a fun shift! Each year on the fourth Wednesday in June, the Toon the fourth Wednesday in June, the Town of Parker and the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) invite you to join thousands of commuters for Bike to Work Day! The first 200 riders to stop at Parker’s Breakfast Station will also receive an official Bike To Work Day T-Shirt!

Riders will enjoy breakfast and giveaways from local sponsors. Bike technicians from the Parker location of Treads will be available to aid the biking commuters.

Cherry Creek Trail under the E-470 overpass in Parker, CO (303) 841-0353

PARK & RECREATION MONTH DUCK HUNT BEGINS All Day The Parker Parks and Recreation Department loves our trails! On July 7 through 10, Parks and Recreation will hide rubber duckies along Cherry Creek Regional Trail, between Parker Recreation Center and McCabe Meadows. Ducks will be placed by 9 am each morning. Find a duck and return it to the Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave., to claim your prize! Each person may only win once.

Cherry Creek Regional Trail, between Parker Recreation Center and McCabe Meadows in Parker, CO (303) 805-6308

June 27 KIDS ZONE PRINCESS BALL 6:30 pm - 8 pm Glitter, gold and sparkling tiaras make this a memorable night for your little princess and a special grown up!

PACE Center 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO (303) 805-3281

July 2 PACE PATIO PARTY: BLUES BROTHERS ROAD SHOW 6 pm - 8 pm Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues will be singing and dancing their most popular tunes including Soul Man, Rubber Biscuit, Rawhide, and Stand By Your Man (it’ll be just like you were at Bob’s Country Bunker) with The Blues Brothers Roadshow Rhythm Section and Parker’s favorite Bluzinator Horns.

PACE Center 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO

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July 4 LET FREEDOM SING! INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 6 pm - 10 pm Kids and parents alike enjoy complimentary children’s activities, great live music and fantastic local food vendors! Limited parking and handicap accessible parking will be available at Salisbury Park for $5, cash only. General event admission is free.

No alcohol, tents or canopies will be permitted. Event-goers are welcome to bring coolers and picnic items.

Salisbury Park 11920 Motsenbocker Rd., Parker, CO (303) 841-0353

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July 12 FAMILY FILM NIGHT – THE INCREDIBLES 3:30 pm - 7 pm Something super is coming to our Extreme Screen! The Incredibles are coming to Family Film Night, featuring super hero training camp, games and crafts before the film.

3:30 pm – Superhero Training Camp, Crafts and Games 5 pm – Feature Presentation Attendees will be able to tour the museum. Come dressed as your favorite super hero.

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BOOKENDS The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley Matt and Elle grew up living next to each other and have shared many of life’s ups and downs.

The story starts when they are in their late thirties and happily married. Matt is a successful neurosurgeon and his wife Elle is a brilliant scientist.

A fall from a ladder leaves Elle brain-dead and as a neurosurgeon he understands that she will not recover from her injuries. After watching her mother die a slow death, Elle has made it clear that she does not want her life artificially extended. Although he is devastated, Matt wants to fulfill her wishes. That is until bloodwork from the emergency room reveals that Elle is pregnant.

After years of trying to have a baby he knows that Elle would do anything to protect this life inside of her. His mother believes differently and as Elle’s medical power of attorney she is ready to battle for Elle’s desires.

BECKY: I think that a book club would have great discussion with this book. Not only is there the obvious question about whether Elle’s body should continue for the sole purpose to incubate the baby but there are other relationships to explore as well. The author is a woman but the main character is Matt. Do you think that she was successful in writing with a male voice?

PAM: I felt that the author was successful in writing from male perspective.

Matt has some very difficult decisions to make, especially when faced with extreme opposition from family members and people he respects and loves.

However, he knows in his heart, that Elle would do anything to save her baby and he is prepared to do everything in his power to honor this. The author takes the reader back into the past, in order to establish the history between Elle and Matt, as well as give background about Elle’s mother’s fight with cancer. Do you feel that she gave depth to the characters and were you able to understand the relationships within the families?

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BECKY: The reflections on the past gave good insight to all of the characters. It felt like a movie playing in that the information was given in scenes rather than from Matt’s view or his opinion. The characters, including Matt and Elle were not perfect and their flaws were believable.

While reading this tale did you feel like the story represented both sides of the difficult question of when does life begin and end?

PAM: The author definitely created a very intense environment in her story.

The characters obviously felt very strongly about their different viewpoints and those feelings made for a tense setting. In this way, I felt that the author represented many of the feelings that would be present in this situation on both sides of the argument. Since the author took us back into the past, did you feel that you were able to get to know Elle’s character?

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lived next door to Matt so I do feel like I knew her well. There is also a previous boyfriend of Elle’s that is a character so we have a picture of her outside of her relationship with Matt as well.

All of the reflections made me feel like I was peeking into the life of a real couple that had history including some flaws, which I found very enjoyable.

A portion of this book revolves around a lawsuit that is filed by Matt’s mother as she tries to stop him from continuing Elle’s life. Do you feel like this is a courtroom drama or more of a romance?

PAM: Although there were aspects of a courtroom drama, I would classify this as a romance. The author did a great job of pulling the reader into Elle and Matt’s relationship and it was clear that they loved each other deeply.

Their relationship wasn’t perfect and they had a long history with problems as well as celebrations. But, I felt that this made their love more realistic and more believable. Matt decides he must fight his mom, brother in law, and Elle’s ex-boyfriend in order to honor her memory and do what he feels deep down she would want him to do in this tragic situation. Elle’s ex-boyfriend and his behavior was not my favorite part of this book, to say the least.

What were your thoughts about this character?

BECKY: I would agree that he was my least favorite character. There is a reason why he is brought into the storyline but I could have done without this character. It didn’t flow with the rest of the story and felt like it was added as an afterthought. He has a small role so it didn’t have much impact on a wonderful read. It has a spot in my favorite picks and it was a great reminder to make it known what your end-of-life decisions are. Will it make it onto your top ten list?

PAM: When I first started reading this book, I felt the arguing among the families was upsetting (although probably realistic). However, I became so engrossed in the book that I could not put it down. Although I don’t know if it is in my top ten list, it is toward the top of my favorites and certainly one that I would recommend! Next month we will go in a very different direction and read the suspenseful Always Watching by Chevy Stevens.

LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Seeing the Elephant by David Quinn

that he is putting his trust in the right people.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Seeing the Elephant tells the historical events of the Mountain Meadow Massacre through the eyes of fictional character Jigger Richmond. Mormon prophecies and lore are brought to life through the current and relevant character Sax Richmond and his race toward the presidency. Full of depth and captivating characters, Seeing the Elephant is a perfect blend of the past and present that will keep readers engaged to the very last scene.

Author David Quinn is a retired teacher. He has always been a lover of history and of reading.

Seeing the Elephant is a marriage of those interests. It is his first novel.

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knew I would wake up at any moment. I would be back in the circle of wagons, in the middle, and everything would be warm again. I wouldn’t tell anyone about this dream. But I didn’t wake up. We were still running through the bodies and the Mormons and the Indians.

Those were the words of Jigger Richmond, in the letter she lefts as her legacy. Her descendent, presidential candidate Sax Richmond, has discovered that his ancestors were not only survivors of the 1857 Mountain Meadow Massacre but one was a conspirator. As he continues his presidential campaign, Sax is now faced with the decision of how to handle the information. Does he hide it as it’s been hidden for decades? Does he come clean before his opponent finds out? He turns to Mormon dignitary for advice, but he can’t be certain

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