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By Chris Michlewicz [email protected]

Imagine a person who leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. That was Nancy Grip-man.

Gripman even impacted peo-ple shed never met through tire-less volunteering that spanned decades. And even though the world lost Gripman Dec. 1 at the age of 86, her legacy and fruits of her labor are fi rmly intact, carried on by the many people Gripman

rallied for whatever cause she was working on.

She would call after she knew me and would say, I have a favor to ask, said Genese Sweeney, a close friend of Gripmans since 1997. I knew immediately it was going to be something for some-one somewhere, and she wanted me to be involved.

Thats how most people knew Nancy Gripman as a sweet, yet spunky woman with a heart for anyone who needed help. She was affectionately referred to as the Energizer Bunny, Sweeney

said.Gripman helped start the

Parker Task Force food bank, was instrumental in historic-pres-ervation projects, helped local children learn to read, and sent school supplies to the other side of the world through the Rotary Club of Parker. She also helped start a Douglas County chapter for Women Infants and Children, which assists with food and nutri-tion, and endlessly collected eyeglasses for the less-fortunate

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Parker wants public input on future development Town-owned land east of downtown to be rezoned

By Chris Michlewicz [email protected]

Offi cials are asking for public opinions on how to develop a 24-acre property owned by the town of Parker.

The Pine Curve property, which is di-rectly across Mainstreet from Parker Town Hall on the east end of downtown, has been the subject of discussion for years.

The town originally purchased the land in 2002 with the intent of building a new police station and possibly headquarters for what was then the Parker Fire District. Then, town leaders proposed using the property to house the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center or PACE but those plans also fell apart.

Now the town wants to rezone the land from its designation of Greater Downtown District Historic Center to planned development, which allows the site to be customized to the area. More than 50 people attended the fi rst of many public open houses at the PACE Center Dec. 10 to view the rezoning proposal.

After a master-plan process in 2009 that involved the public, the Town of Park-er issued a request for proposal to fi nd a private development partner, said Mary Munekata, the towns associate plan-ner. One of those partners, an entity that would bring a King Soopers grocery store as an anchor, is still interested.

Parker is seeking to establish the devel-opment as an eastern gateway into down-town.

Johnson Cobb, a Parker resident who

Battery danger nothing to toy with Power sources used in drones, R/C cars can explode, cause res, local of cials say By Chris Michlewicz [email protected]

South Metro Fire Rescue is warning consumers this holiday season about the danger of fi res caused by lithium-ion polymer batteries, which can be found in drones, hover boards and remote-con-trolled toys.

At the departments joint services facil-ity in Parker, safety offi cer Jason Camper demonstrated how easy it is for a lithium-ion polymer battery to start a fi re. An

overcharged battery was poked with a nail, and that was all it took for the battery to combust and burst into fl ames.

South Metro Fire Rescue has responded to two recent fi res ignited by the batteries. As the holidays approach, the department launched a public education campaign to

prevent potential disasters.This year, there are so many more

remote-controlled toys and items out there there are drones and hover boards and other items that use these lithium poly-mer batteries, said Becky OGuin, public

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A South Metro Fire Rescue re ghter watches over a lithium-ion polymer battery during a demonstration Dec. 9. Photo by Chris Michlewicz

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Nancy Gripman teaches a young boy how to read in 2012. File photo

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Hear the bell? Its the sound of goodwill

The sound of the tinkling bell drifts across the parking lot, grow-ing louder the closer you get to the King Soopers entrance.

There it is, a red bell so tiny it nestles neatly into Nathan Grays hand.

Happy holi-days, he says, as a customer walks by.

Merry Christmas, guys. Have a good day.

A hand drops a dollar bill into the red kettle.

Thank you, he says, with a wide smile that seeps into his eyes. Have a blessed day.

Gray, 33, a fl oppy Santa hat on his head, is a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Just about every day, from the week before Black Friday until Christ-mas Day, he rings his bell at the front of a King Soopers, enticing contributions from those who cross its threshold with a grin, a greeting, a compliment, a blessing.

Hes one of about 700 bell ringers in the Salvation Army Intermountain Division, which covers Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and eastern Montana. Theyre crucial to the organizations bottom line the holiday kettle drive is the years largest donation generator.

This is by far the most effective way to raise money, spokesperson Tahreem Pasha-Glenn says. Its the most recog-nized fundraiser in the country.

This holiday season, in an ironic twist, an improving economy has cre-ated a shortage of bell ringers, which means a number of locations have no kettles.

The empty spots are worrisome, Pasha-Glenn says, because when it comes to providing services needed by families and individuals struggling simply to survive, every dollar matters.

Every single dollar that goes into the kettle, she says, stays in the com-munity.

Nathan Gray, a bell ringer for the Salva-tion Army, loves the stories he hears as people give to the kettle. Courtesy photo

Ann Macari Healey

About meI grew up in the small town of St. Clairs-

ville, Ohio, a wonderful place that I still con-sider my true home to this day. My childhood there was spent doing what a lot of children of the 60s did playing kick the can, ice skat-ing on the little pond in our neighborhood, and spending hours reading Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden books in the treehouse my dad built for me. After graduating from col-lege with a degree in clothing and textiles, I spent the next few years working in various department stores, fi nally ending up in New York where I met and subsequently married my husband, Al. Deciding that retail was not exactly compatible with parenthood after my son was born, I settled into being a stay-at-home mom, moving to Colorado because of my husbands job when our son was not quite a year old.

We fi rst rented a house in Highlands Ranch to get the lay of the land, but after attending Parker Days two years in a row, we decided Parker might just be the perfect town in which to raise our son. After we checked out all the excellent schools and found a nice neighbor-hood, we bought our house and have been living here for almost 17 years, never having a reason to regret our decision. As for Parker Days the event that drew us to the town in the fi rst place? Weve gone back almost every year and enjoy it just as much as we did when we fi rst started arrived in Colorado.

A typical weekdaySince Im an author, writing Gilded Age

historical novels for Bethany House Publish-ers, I work from home, so I spend most of my weekdays at my computer, pounding out words that may or may not turn into a story, that pounding increasing in speed the closer one of my deadlines loom. I would love to be able to work from one of the delightful coffee

shops in town as so many other writers do, but I have the attention span of a gnat and simply cant get any writing done unless Im completely by myself.

For funMy activities have changed quite a bit since

my son left for college, leaving me, along with my husband, in the confusing, but complete-ly enjoyable role of empty-nesters. While we used to spend our weekends doing kid stuff, were now free to spend our time with friends, meeting out for dinner or having a cocktail or two at the Tailgate or Vines. Castlewood Can-yon is a favorite place to hike, and shopping in all the boutiques in and around Parker is also rather fun.

Time to relaxI read, normally mysteries or thrillers, al-

though for work I do read a lot of nonfi ction. I only read romances when Im not crafting a fi rst draft because I tend to want to mimic what Im reading. And, oddly enough, I really like to vacuum when Im stressed.

How I feel about winterI used to love winter all of that white,

fl uffy stuff falling from the sky, making it pos-sible to take large inner tubes and fl ing my-self down steep hills. Now, however, as I get older, Im not really that keen on all the white, slippery stuff, and almost broke a leg the last time I went tubing. Im quite content to spend most of the winter avoiding the snow as much as possible, and really prefer the fall over the winter season.

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Jen Turano enjoys some of the avors of the Parker Days Festival in June. Courtesy photo

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A few hours at the Parker library By Chris Michlewicz [email protected]

Theres just something about walking into a library, a feeling of comfort that cant be replicated elsewhere: Al-though the sound of pages being turned has largely been replaced by the clickity-clack of fi ngers furiously typing away, a sense of familiarity remains.

But some things have changed.Patrons visit automated checkout stations instead of a

librarian, and almost everyone whos seated has a laptop and a cup of coffee in front of them.

The Parker Library, which sees an average of 1,300 pa-trons per day and has added more than 4,000 new mem-bers so far this year, is full of sights and sounds, the latter of which have become more noticeable. The noise level has gradually increased over the years and thats mostly because libraries have purposely steered away from main-taining such a quiet and sometimes-stuffy environment, Parker Library Manager Amy Long says.

Weve lost some of that shushing that librarians were known for in the past, she says.

A few, however, still honor the old rule. A little girl with an even littler voice pipes up and her mother quickly re-minds her to use her library voice. The little girl then de-livers a loud whisper.

In the corner, lounging in a chair, is a man with a laptop and the sniffl es. He sounds as though hes in the last throes of a head cold.

Sniffl e, sniffl e, sniffl e.Coughing and frequent throat-clearing throughout the

library indicate the time of season, if the hanging Christ-mas wreaths and holiday quilts didnt already do so. A librarian with a metal cart and a load of returned books furrows her brow and searches for the exact right spot to reshelve a book. The plastic wheels on the metal cart shudder and wobble as the cart turns a corner, and they announce the return of the librarian 20 minutes later.

Sunlight pours in a few windows; shades are drawn on others. Through one of the shades, the trunk and branches of a tree shadow come alive. A silhouetted squirrel scurries its way up the tree, sits on a branch and fl icks his tail.

Sniffl e, sniffl e, sniffl e.

A fi re pit throws off warmth and the atmosphere is cozy perfect for reading or studying. A woman plops down in a chair next to the sniffl ing man, reads a paperback and leaves fi ve minutes later. Another man grabs a newspaper, sits on the other side of the sniffl er, and reads the sports section.

Across the vast room, the loud ring of a cell phone breaks a short period of silence. The answerer informs the person on the other end he is at the library and will be go-ing home to let the dogs out.

A green sign promotes Tech Fest, an event that allows users to explore the new technology at the library. The sign stands opposite a small golden placard that lets visi-tors know the fi replace was donated by the Friends of the Parker Library and below a bronze statue of two children playing baseball. Above is a surveillance camera to catch all of the nefarious activity that surely goes down in a li-brary.

Sniffl e, sniffl e, sniffl e.A teen with a computer in his lap and buds in his ears

scrolls through his phone. Spoken words from the earbuds are audible to anyone within 20 feet. A woman in a festive red sweater places a magazine in the rack. Kate Hudsons beaming face peeks out from the cover. The magazine rack holds the latest edition of everything from Wild West to the Vegetarian Times (no, really).

In less than a year, it will all go away. Well, not exactly. Things will change, though.

The library will move a quarter-mile up the road in late summer or early fall. Long looks forward to seeing how people will interact with the new facility, but the current library has been in its space since the mid-1990s and will be missed.

Theres a lot of sentimentality attached to this loca-tion, she says. A lot of people remember when it was a bowling alley.

A Parker Library patron reads the paper on a quiet Friday afternoon. Photo by Chris Michlewicz


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Parker police donate blood in honor of injured Denver officerTony Lopez Jr. has undergone three surgeries since being shot

Staff report

Parker Police Department officers do-nated blood in honor of Officer Tony Lo-pez Jr. and to raise blood-donation aware-ness.

Eight Parker police officers donated at the Bonfils Blood Center in Highlands Ranch Dec. 11. Lopez was expected un-dergo his third major surgery Dec. 12.

On Dec. 9, Lopez pulled a man over for a traffic offense on Federal Boulevard in Denver. The man fired multiple shots at Lopez, and he was struck with five bullets,

critically wounding him. At a press confer-ence, his sister, Meghan Lopez, credited first responders, doctors and blood dona-tion for saving her brothers life. Doctors said Lopez lost nearly his entire blood supply.

We are honored to respond on Officer Lopezs behalf. We are proud of and sup-port our fellow law enforcement officers, as well as Bonfils Blood Center, said Park-er Police Chief David King.

Bonfils Blood Center has set up a spe-cial code for community members who wish to donate in honor of Lopez. Use Code #7281 or mention the Officer Lopez Honorary Blood Drive at any of Bonfils six community donor centers. Appointments can be made by calling 303-363-2300 or at bonfils.org.

Parker police Sgt. Andy Coleman donates blood Dec. 11 in honor of Tony Lopez Jr. Courtesy photo

A carriage decorated by members of Drifters Hearts of Hope, a nonprofit horse rescue near the Douglas-Elbert county line, makes its way down Mainstreet Dec. 12 during the Christmas Carriage Parade.

Parker youth joins in Pearl Harbor ritesYoung Marines from eight states traveled to Hawaii for ceremonies

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More than 100 youth members of the Young Marines from across the country including Joshua Hedrick of Parker traveled to Hawaiis Pearl Harbor from Dec. 5-7 to honor veterans during Pearl Harbor commemoration ceremonies.

Hedrick is a member of the Doug-las County Young Marines. Members of Young Marines organizations in eight other states also attended.

The trip began with a beach cleanup day at the Fort Hays beach on Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay. The next day the Young Marines unveiled a memo-rial stone on the Memorial Walkway at the National Cemetery of the Pacific and performed a wreath laying. The trip cul-minated with the Young Marines leading the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Ho-nolulu.

The Young Marines were the first youth

organization to unveil a memorial stone at the National Cemetery of the Pacific the Punchbowl. The plaque on the stone

reads: Young Marines, a National Youth Organization Honoring the legacy of our Pacific campaign veterans through

education and patriotic volunteerism.We were proud to be the first youth

organization to install one of these meaningful memorial stones, said Mike Kessler, national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines. Young Ma-rines are dedicated to veterans every-where. Our youth members are learning history from those who made history.

On the same day and as part of the memorial stone unveiling ceremony, the Young Marines performed a wreath lay-ing at the Punchbowl in memory of all the brave men and women interred there.

On Dec. 7, the Young Marines led the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hono-lulu. They carried the banners of the 12 capital ships that were attacked.The pa-rades objective was to honor the heroes and survivors of Pearl Harbor and World War II, to pay tribute to veterans, active duty military members and military fam-ilies, to celebrate freedom and to remem-ber Dec. 7, 1941.

Young Marines units raised funds at their local levels to supplement the costs of traveling to Hawaii to attend the com-memoration ceremonies.

From left, National Young Marine of the Year Sgt. Maj. Lucas Ward; YM/Cpl. Wyatt Hall, Columbia River Young Marines; YM/Lance Cpl. Joshua Hedrick, Douglas County Young Marines; YM/Lance Cpl. Richard Xu, Pyramid Rock Young Marines; YM/Lance Cpl. Calvin Golden, Oregon Cascade Young Marines; and Tom Berg, 93, a Pearl Harbor survivor who was 19 years old in 1941. Berg walks the parade route in Honolulu every year. Courtesy photo

HAPPY HORSES

The clip-clop of hooves mingled with the cheers of spectators at the Parker Christ-mas Carriage Parade Dec. 12. A snowstorm didnt keep the people or the horses away, and it sure didnt stop them from dressing to the nines for the holiday season, with many recognizing the parade theme of A Storybook Christmas.

The equines were adorned in jingle bells, Santa hats and warm blankets, while the hundreds of people who braved the weather and lined the streets got cozy with coffee or hot cocoa.

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New school board president poised to lead By Mike [email protected]

Meghann Silverthorn was recently elected the new president of the Douglas County Board of Education. She replaces Kevin Larsen, who was defeated in the November election.

Silverthorn, a support-er of the school districts reform policies of the past several years, fi rst won election to the board in 2009 and was re-elected in 2013.

She has bachelors degrees in aerospace en-

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Silverthorn took some time to talk to Colorado Community Media about her goals and challenges facing the school board.

Why did you want a leadership position on the board?

I believe as one of the longest-serving members of the board, I bring a historical perspective, an abundance of knowledge, and a strategic forward view to board leadership. I wanted to provide a measure of stability while applying my experience to implement necessary changes. I have always worked to represent a principled yet judicious voice. We have such a great community in our district students, parents, teachers and citizens. I want to foster an environment that builds mutual trust and respect, not only between those of us on the board, but also with those we serve. In this context, we can be the most

effective at educating kids.

What is the role of board president?There are specifi c duties for the board

president, including presiding over meetings, signing documents and work-ing with the superintendent to set the meeting agendas. However, I believe that the board president has a larger oppor-tunity to maximize the effectiveness of the board. I look forward to facilitating productive discussions and leveraging the strengths of each board member. Board members have always come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, with differ-ent opinions. This has not changed and will continue to be the case each time board members turn over.

However, with this particular board, I believe that we can make changes to the way we work as a group, and fi nd our col-lective voice. Although diverse, we have many commonalities, and I know that every one of my colleagues cares deeply about our district and what we offer to our community.

What are the most important issues facing the district?

Parents have greater involvement than ever in their kids education. This is as it should be. However, state and federal mandates have not kept up. The brand-new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the No Child Left Behind replacement, passed on Dec. 10, keeps in place ar-bitrary assessment measures and un-necessary federal involvement, among other things. This is merely one example of outside mandates that diminish local control. The district must strike a balance between fulfi lling these and focusing on innovation specifi cally tailored to our own environment and ensuring that

implementation is solid. Currently, there are concerns about federal encroachment as well as local initiatives. We must inspire confi dence in our ability to handle both.

Funding mechanisms will remain a challenge. The state takes taxpayer money and redistributes it back to districts via a complex and burdensome formula. Our community does not have a strong grasp on this mechanism, and yet taxpayers are expected to pay ever-increasing amounts for a system that is fundamentally inequi-table for DCSD.

Communication is at the root of several problems. The district has an overwhelming amount of information to share. Our goal should be for this to hap-pen in a timely and responsive manner. We must also demonstrate to employees that they are valued even as we strive to put kids fi rst.

Three colleagues were defeated in the November election. Do you believe the com-munity supports the work the board has done since you joined it?

I often hear that people support the broad concepts that the board has sup-ported and espoused. As always, however, one of the biggest challenges in public policy is implementation. I continue to hear that there is widespread support for ideas such as performance pay, expand-ing choices for parents and students, and improving the districts fi nancial manage-ment. However, a few factors have com-bined to impact public perception and to foster concerns. District communication has historically been a weak point. It has improved in the past several years, but it remains challenging to reach all segments of our community, particularly those with no children attending our schools. We must do a better job at keeping them informed and engaged. Additionally,

many of these ideas represent a major change for the education world. Using performance pay as an example, people have said, The district had performance pay already. It isnt new. The way we have implemented it is nothing like the old sys-tem, which is now over 20 years old. But in moving to a new system, it is necessary to create and demonstrate buy-in, and show that we have been successful at managing change in a public bureaucracy of this size.

How can you help bridge the boards vet-eran members with your new colleagues?

It will be key that all members feel like they are being heard. We will reach a greater understanding when we com-municate with one another transpar-ently and honestly. Regardless of what has happened in the past, we can work to understand one anothers viewpoints now. We can exchange ideas, obtain in-formation, and make decisions together. I have already begun reaching out to all of my fellow board members on many topics, which is necessary and benefi cial in shaping my own understanding. I can demonstrate that I have a willingness to listen to all voices, on the board and in the community, regardless of their back-ground or views.

We will not always agree. I dont expect for us to, nor do I think it would be healthy for us if we did. But the voters of Douglas County elected every one of us, and they expect us to work together to provide an education for our kids. My new colleagues are learning their roles. I am confi dent that my ongoing colleagues will assist them in any way necessary. We know that our community has a strong interest in our district, and to build the bridge it will be essential to show them that we are all ready to listen and engage.

Silverthorn

Q&A WITH MEGHANN SILVERTHORN

information offi cer for South Metro Fire Rescue. So we just want to make sure people know that while it may be a toy, the batteries arent toys and they should be handled responsibly.

Investigators are trying to deter-mine whether the batteries are causing hover board fi res that have been reported by users nationwide.

In November, Lone Tree residents overcharged a lithium-ion polymer battery that was not protected by a fi reproof container. It caused signifi -cant damage to the home. No one was injured.

The batteries have higher discharge rates and are lighter in weight than their predecessors, but theyre also a lot more volatile, OGuin said.

The batteries are often charging and left unattended when the fi res occur. Damaged batteries also have caused problems, and investigators pinned the cause of a 2010 cargo jet crash on lithium-ion batteries that combusted mid-fl ight.

South Metro recommends adult su-pervision while handling the batteries and cautions users not to overcharge them. The two recent fi res are what put the lithium-ion polymer batteries on our radar, OGuin said.

Both lithium-ion polymer batteries and lithium ion batteries can cause fi res, she said.

on behalf of the Lions Club.Outside of donating her time to a cause,

Gripman was boundlessly adventurous. Su-zanne Pletcher, Gripmans daughter, remem-bers zipping off to random locales across the country as a child.

We never went to theme parks, Pletcher said. We would go to a national park. We were always tromping through the woods. It was a wonderful way to grow up.

When Gripman was in failing health beginning last summer, Sweeney was one of two close friends at her bedside. A plan to give Gripman a tour of the new, spacious Parker Task Force headquarters in August was post-

poned because Gripman wasnt feeling well. A month later, however, her friends and family members made it happen. What happened next was a moment that warmed the hearts of those who bore witness, Sweeney said.

The minute we got her in there in the wheelchair, it was just like magic, said Sweeney, who was inspired to volunteer for the task force in 1997 after Gripman asked for help from members of her church. She was her old self. She was so thrilled to see that, what it had become and how many more (people) it was serving every day.

Sweeney is among those who will speak at Gripmans memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S. Pine Drive.

The memorial service is open to anybody who knows her, Pletcher said.

Gripman is survived by her husband, Bill, four children and numerous grandchildren.


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Pine Curvelives in the Hidden River subdivision, at-tended the Dec. 10 open house and said he hopes the character of the development is given signifi cant consideration. He said what many have expressed: We defi nitely dont need another grocery store.

Neighbors who live in the Parker Vista neighborhood are concerned about poten-

tial impacts, including noise, views, the pos-sibility of decreased home values, and a lack of compatibility with surrounding uses.

Planning professionals, town council, planning commission and the public will all have a say when putting together the planned development guide for the prop-erty. Munekata said developer interest in the property is driving the recent rezoning pro-posal.

We want zoning controls and design-standard controls so when we do go to sell it to a private developer, we have all of that stuff in place, she said, later adding: We as a

town want to make sure we have the appro-priate zoning in place and were not scram-bling because a submittal has come in.

Cobb pointed out there are several va-cant retail spaces throughout the town and expressed concern about redundant uses, especially given the limited amount of unoc-cupied space left in downtown.

I guess my biggest concern is that its all about the money, Cobb said.

Because Parker owns the land, council will have the opportunity to say that pro-posal may not fi t here, Munekata said.

The public-outreach process, which will include nearby homeowners associations, is expected to last through next May, with po-

tential rezoning to planned development status in June. Town council has said the land will not be used for open space or parks and will be sold to a private developer.

Offi cials want to be one step ahead and have some measure of control over what is built on the 24-acre parcel. The town is also considering sales tax revenue versus just sit-ting on land, Munekata said.

Theyre not in the habit of land-banking, she said. Now is a good time to think about development because things are getting re-ally busy.

For more information about the process and upcoming meetings, go to www.park-eronline.org/pinecurve. Parker

of cials want to rezone Pine Curve, a 24-acre property owned by the town, and had the rst in a series of public meetings Dec. 10 to discuss the changes. Courtesy image


Food bloggers give back for holidays#BakeItForward inspires kindness in the form of food

By Alex [email protected]

Yvette Marquez, a local food blogger, was looking for a way to give back this holiday sea-son when she stumbled upon the #bakeitforward campaign. Each time a photo of a baked hol-iday treat is shared on social me-dia with a friend tagged and the hashtag used, the Food Network donates $1 to the No Kid Hungry Foundation.

I thought it was perfect be-cause I could brighten someones day, Marquez said, and inspire others to do the same for a larger cause.

Marquez, owner of Muy Bue-no Cooking, lives in Highlands Ranch and teamed with two oth-er food bloggers Toni Dash of Boulder Locavore and Fort Col-lins Erin Seller of Dinners, Dates and Desserts. They first met at a retreat where they bonded over

all things cooking.The women have done chari-

table things in their personal lives, Dash said. But this year, they wanted to join forces from a food bloggers perspective.

We felt like not only can we do something, Dash said, we can use our social media to get the message out there.

They chose what they con-sidered a deserving group in the

community the Littleton Fire Rescue Department.

The food bloggers spent a re-cent afternoon baking all kinds of festive treats: Mexican Christmas cookies, white chocolate fudge, frosted sugar cookies and choco-late-peppermint dipped mirages. They decorated small boxes with red-and-green ribbons and larger baskets with bells and evergreen branches. The project encom-passed the good, old-fashioned way of preparing gifts.

Handmade gifts are less com-mon, Dash said. It feels a little bit like a dying art, but its still so

special for people.The firefighters were humbled

by the act of kindness. Marquez, Dash and Seller ended up spend-ing quite some time at Station 12 at 6529 S. Broadway in Littleton, swapping stories with the men over cookies.

A lot of people take for grant-ed all they do on a small scale like saving animals to a large scale of saving people, Marquez said.

Firefighter Dominic Penaflor found out the day before that visitors were coming to the sta-tion. But he had no idea what it was about.

We all felt very appreciated by them, he said.

Dash felt like she received the gift that day. The experience served as a reminder of the im-portance to take time to do things for other people, she said.

The three women hope social media followers of the #bakeit-forward campaign will piggyback on their idea this holiday season.

Were so blessed, Marquez said. And even though were busy, we need to take time to help others.

From left, Toni Dash of Boulder Locavore, Yvette Marquez of Muy Bueno Cooking and Erin Seller of Dinners, Dates and Desserts. The three food bloggers paid it forward this holiday season by baking treats for the Littleton Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Chris Orwat

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Little gestures can make big impression So a buddy of mine recently visited Cuba.

His sister had asked him to pick up a com-memorative thimble as a souvenir for her friend. On the last day, while riding on a bus, he realized he had forgotten to buy the thimble and said something out loud about it to his traveling companions. Another pas-senger on the bus mentioned that she also needed to buy a thimble for someone, but she too had forgotten.

That afternoon my friend Frank went and purchased two commemorative thimbles. And that evening he approached the woman whom he had overheard saying she also for-got to buy one and he handed her one of the thimbles. She offered to pay Frank for the souvenir, but he told her that it was OK, it was his gift to her and not to worry about it.

As the night went on my buddy Frank and the woman he had met continued a conver-sation and as it turned out, the woman was

connected to some people in the enter-tainment business and invited my friend to attend a backstage event the next time his favorite musician was coming to town. No romance, no expecta-tions on either side, just a simple and small gesture that turned strangers into friends.

All because of a tiny thimble.

Can you remember a time where someone did something for you

that seemed so small or so simple but where you were so appreciative? Maybe it was a random act of kindness, or perhaps some-

one left you a note or a card just to let you know they were thinking about you.

Our gifts, donations, and time spent volunteering dont always have to be huge or grandiose. In fact, most times when I hear about someone sharing their gratitude or appreciation about a gift, message, or ges-ture, it is usually around something simple or small. And the best part about most of those stories is that the person giving or helping in some way chose to be anonymous or just humbly stood on the sidelines.

Is there a small gesture that left you feel-ing wonderful? Has someone done some-thing in some small way to help you out at a time you needed it most? I can guess that the answer to both questions for all of us is yes. Now the next question we have to ask ourselves is this, When was the last time

Michael Norton

WINNING WORDS

Time for the chill to deliver a thrill A snowman was seen shopping for car-

rots.I guess you could say that he was picking

his nose.I am not crazy about icy roads, but other-

wise, let it snow.Go ahead and let it drop way below freez-

ing too. I like it.The furnace runs all night, and I dont

mind.I am looking forward to the dead of winter.

When is that?Maybe around Tuesday, Dec. 22. Thats

winter solstice.My sweaters are out, and so are my galosh-

es (from French: galoches).Hand me that big coat and those woolen

mittens.Did you hear that Frosty the Snowman is

getting a divorce? He said his wife is a fl ake.Smitty doesnt think that winter is much of

a joke. His legs are the length of my forefi n-ger.

And hes not exactly a husky. Or whatever Taz is.

Taz lives across the street and thrives in snow. I have seen other dogs do the same thing. Some dogs even lie down and nap in snow.

I am not living with a dog like that.I am no more or less sociable in the winter

than I am in the summer. I am a grumpy old man year-round.

But snowman is an island.And I am a lot happier than I am in July.This might surprise you, albeit a little grim

no matter what:The Center for Disease Control and Pre-

vention and the National Center for Health Statistics report that suicide rates are lowest during the winter months and high-est in the spring and summer (Wikipedia).

Aha.Suicide rates

dont spike or peak during the cold and dark months of winter.

I wonder if sun-shine, which is gen-erally considered

an uplifting thing, is more depressing to de-pression sufferers because its out of harmo-ny with the way you are feeling.

One of my therapists suggested depres-sion medication, and I said, I need my de-pression.

It wasnt an attempt at humor. Things de-press me, but I dont have the kind of depres-sion that ends up sitting next to Dr. Phil, and always results in his extra-sincere offer of help.

To some extent being disturbed by things has led to these columns, and even to my sense of humor.

I havent always preferred winters.I lived in Los Angeles for eight years.Winter in Los Angeles is merely a calendar

designation.There is no true winter there, except for

one unpleasant thing: It would rain.I like rain, but not for seven days in a row,

and around the clock.Maybe you have seen the fi lm Blade Run-

ner. Very wet.That would depress me now, if I still lived

there. I was young and didnt know any bet-ter.

What I didnt know was Colorado. This is paradise.

Theres another reason why Frosty is get-ting a divorce.

Now and then his wife gave him the cold shoulder.

Does winter brings families closer togeth-er, or send them into cabin fever? Ill never know because I dont have a family.

If you cant go anywhere, maybe you all gather together in the family room, and sit in front of the fi re and drink hot cocoa.

Im kidding. Who does that?I have a fi replace.I can fl ip a switch and have a fi re.Its not the same as a real fi re, but its easier

to clean up afterward than a real fi re.Convenience is not always endearing.You can listen to a CD of a crackling fi re,

and really fake it up.Poor Frosty was robbed the other night.Police, however, got a chuckle when they

found out what the robber who wanted Frostys old silk hat commanded the snow-man to do.

Freeze!

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at [email protected].

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QUIET DESPERATION

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Joanne K. Carpenter (Ogier), 72, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at her home in Parker, CO. Graveside committal service will be at the North Platte Cemetery on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, CO on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 6 p.m.

Joanne was born in Omaha, NE on July 22, 1943 to Raymon and Irene Ogier. She grew up in North Platte, NE where she lived until she went to college. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Carpenter, on September 4, 1965. Once

married, she and Bob lived in Cherry Hills Village where they raised their four daughters. Joannes favorite past-time was watching her beloved Broncos on Sundays and any and all college football games on Saturdays.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband. She is survived by her daughters Stephany Coffman, Danielle (Pierre-Yves) Sprungli, Brandy (Danny) Flanagan and J.J. (Levi) Dockendorf, and grandchildren Patrick Coffman, Olivia and Sonya Sprungli, and Wyatt and Everest Dockendorf.

CARPENTERJoanne K. CarpenterJuly 22, 1943 Dec. 4, 2015

87, of Parker, passed away December 9, 2015. Loving Husband to Jackie. Proud Father of Kari (James) Heiman and Kim (Rudy) Baca, both of Parker, Grampy of Kelsey, Kolton and the late Kory Heiman. Memorial Services were held at PEPC.

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Merlen KurthJune 20, 1928 Dec. 9, 2015

Nancy Gripman passed away Dec. 1, 2015. Lov-ing Wife of Bill. Memo-rial Services are being planned to be held in January, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancys memory may be made to the Parker Task Force. See ponderosaval-leyfunerals.com.

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Nancy GripmanDec. 23, 1928 - Dec. 1, 2015

we offered a simple or small gesture that made a difference in someones life? If we cant remember a time or it has been so long ago that we struggle to remember, maybe its time we look around us and see where we can help or who we can assist.

Can we open a car door, can we give up a seat, can we leave a note for someone we love and appreciate, can we donate time, money, or other resources, can we make a meal for a neighbor, can we offer

someone a much-needed ear to listen, or can we offer a smile or a hug to someone feeling down?

How about you, have you been the recipient of a simple gesture that meant so much, or have you been the giver of a small gesture that was so appreciated? I would love to hear all about it at [email protected], and when we remember that a small gesture, even the size of a tiny thimble, can make a difference, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.


Norton


HealeyThats why a good bell ringer is a gift.The ones who return year after year,

seasoned by experience, well, theyre fantastic, Pasha-Glenn says. We see a difference in the amount of donations they bring in. We so appreciate our bell ringers.

The bell ringers are comprised of mostly volunteers, but also include some such as Gray for whom its seasonal work.

And for Gray, the job is a joy.The father of two, who lives in Aurora,

stumbled into it three seasons ago when he was looking for work through a temp agency. He had such a good time hes made it a regular capstone to his working year, which generally consists of jobs as a garbage collector and landscape worker.

This year, hes also a driver, picking up and dropping off other bell ringers in his area. The pay isnt much about $9 an hour, he says but the work is about much more than the money.

Theres the challenge to persuade everyone who walks by to give, whether its a quarter or $20 or $150.

He makes it a point to greet people twice, once as they walk in the store, once as they walk out. His friendly demeanor, ever-present grin and happy spirit make it diffi cult not to acknowledge him.

I didnt forget you, says a woman on her way out, pulling money from her purse.

Thank you so much, Gray says with a smile. We appreciate your donation. Have a blessed day.

His smile widens: I planted the seed when they came in. I watered it and it

grew.There are the stories about one in

30 people, he estimates, has a story to tell about how the Salvation Army made a dif-ference in their lives.

This older guy, Gray says, his wife tells him to put money in the kettle any time he walks by one, because the Salvation Army helped him when he was young and poor.

The pregnant lady, he remembers. She was pregnant and didnt have any money and they bought her a car.

Vietnam vets tell him how the Salva-tion Army gave them long johns.

On this afternoon, Diana Johnson, 84, stops her shopping cart to look through her purse, then places money into the kettle.

My husband is a World War II vet, she says. He said they were the best at taking care of the GIs.

Right behind her is Tanya Kukral, 59, who donates every time she passes a kettle.

My grandfather was on the front lines in World War I, she says. He said the Salvation Army was the only one who helped the infantrymen on the front lines. He said, `When you give, you give to the Salvation Army . . . My grandpas been dead for a long time, but his words stuck with me.

You see, Gray says. So many stories.And then theres the steady interaction

with people Gray may never see again it moves him to make sure these chance encounters are positive and sincere.

Its really small, but I could be the only person to tell that person Merry Christ-mas, he says. I might be the only one who asks `How are you? or says `Have a good day . . . Its a really small thing, but it could go a long way with a certain person.

And sometimes, the small thing hap-

pens to Gray.Seems like I see you here every day,

says John Beall, 72, as he walks toward Gray. Can I get you something to drink at Starbucks?

Gray smiles. Ill take a small Chai.When Beall returns, he shakes Grays

hand. Thank you, he says.Grays smile spreads wider.One day, he hopes, his kettle will be the

lucky recipient of an unexpectedly gener-ous donation.

Like one of the gold coins worth thou-sands of dollars that have sporadically appeared in kettles across the country.

Ive been hoping for that this year, Gray says.

Or like the $500,000 check an anony-mous donor dropped in a kettle in Min-nesota in late November.

Thats got to be a world record, he says.

But, until then, hell settle happily for the $150 check someone slipped into the kettle the day before. And, actually, any donation will do just fi ne.

His face glows: I just got $20 in there.Nathan Gray fl ips the red bell back and

forth. The tinkling drifts across the park-ing lot.

Everybody who hears it knows what it means.

Time to give the gift of the season: Goodwill to all.

Ann Macari Healeys award-winning column about people, places and issues of everyday life appears every other week. She can be reached at [email protected] or 303-566-4109.

What not to expect from the stock market This is what is not going to happen:

Stellar or even average returns on the stock market. Unexpected economic growth. Better-than-expected corporate earnings. Basically, this is not a good year for the investor.

Here is why:We just completed 13 months with-

out quantitative easing. Thats right, QE ended Oct. 31, 2014. This means that the economy has proven it can sustain some form of economic growth without artifi -cial stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

We have faced major headwinds from Europe teetering on recession and then receiving its bailout from the European Central Bank. You can actually get nega-tive returns on bonds issued in many countries in the Eurozone. By contrast, bonds issued in a good neighborhood such as the United States can only offer a reasonable premium above nega-tive interest rates. This means all fi xed income securities in general are not

performing well.China trig-

gered a correction in early fall and has not righted the ship just yet. They were wise to purposely slow their economy to avoid the credit crisis contagion that swept the U.S. in 2008 and 2009 and hit Eu-rope in 2010 and 2011. It was just a matter of time before the credit

crisis and housing bubble found its way around the globe to Asia. Its economic slowdown may help China achieve a soft landing, but the effects around the globe, especially with their trading partners, has dampened exports and

corporate earnings.The strong dollar is pushing already

depressed commodities to record low prices. Since all commodities such as oil, metals and crops are priced world-wide in U.S. dollars, the strength of our currency does affect the prices of these wares worldwide. This adversely affects countries dependent on commodity exports for economic growth.

Based on these indicators of slow eco-nomic growth, the stock market returns are not going to be anywhere near their averages for a while. Wall Street analysts are touting low returns for 2016 as well.

Flat market returns actually feel like good news this year after the loss of quantitative easing and other nations facing signifi cant downturns. But never underestimate the economic resilience of our homeland. If we can maintain even moderate growth domestic output and survive an interest-rate hike, then we are poised to go higher with little

effort, especially if China and Europe stabilize.

Remember, there are opportunities in every market cycle. Dont give up on your investment strategy. Positive returns still reward investors more than 70 percent of the time. These are very good odds and the current environment could prove a great buying opportunity for future growth.

Patricia Kummer has been an inde-pendent certifi ed fi nancial planner for 29 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a registered investment advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfi nan-cial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-683-5800. Any material discussed is meant for informa-tional purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

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Annette Matthews paces around the artificial Christmas tree in her living room. A vintage train sits beneath it, motionless. But the tree is full of life, meticulously decorated with more than 550 ornaments.

And every one has a story.

I got this one after the war, she says, pointing to the clear bulb she bought in 1947 at the end of World War II. Its plastic because you werent allowed to use glass back then.

Like all the others, the ornament isnt just a decora-tion its a memory.

Matthews, 90, was born and raised in Denver. She was first inspired to collect ornaments in fourth grade. She recalls a home just down the street from her elementary school that had a large, decora-tive Christmas tree in its sunroom, so the students could see it.

I decided then, Matthews says, thats the kind of tree I wanted.

Her collection started in 1947 when she was in her 20s. She married the same year, but her late husband rarely participated in the tree decorating. It was her project, and she liked it that way.

I didnt want his help, says Matthews. He wouldnt have spent the time that I did.

Her collection grew over the years. She acquired an ornament every time she traveled, received some as gifts and bought some for herself, often from Hallmark. She

even started making her own by gluing fes-tive stones onto satin bulbs.

She ties a homemade ornament on every present, her grandson David Mat-thews, 36, says. So we have a ton.

Every year, a relative puts up the tree in Matthews Centennial home. She unpacks each ornament from its original box and makes a list of her collection. And then spends days decorating her tree.

Some ornaments represent family, like the small white bulb with her great-grand-sons tiny blue footprint. Some represent places, like the Christmas tree that her grandson brought her from Germany. Some are connected with experiences, like the replica of a lighthouse she visited in North Carolina. And some are for pure enjoyment, like the Hallmark teddy bears.

Matthews will take her tree down mid-January. The process is a lot of hard work, but to her, its worth it.

This, she says, is Christmas.

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Every year, Annette Matthews family sets up the artificial Christmas tree and she spends days decorating it all on her own. Therere about 550 to 600 ornaments this year, she says. Many of Matthews ornaments have unique meaning, such as the lighthouse shown above, which she traveled to in North Carolina. This here is the same one, she says.

Centennial woman has collected more than 550 ornaments since 1947By Alex DeWind

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A Christmas tree of memories

Annette Matthews, of Centennial, has collected

Christmas ornaments since 1947. Her great-granddaugh-

ter Madison points out her favorite ballerina ornament.

Photos by Alex DeWind

She ties a homemade

ornament on every present.

So we have a ton.

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Program highlights Western landscapes The American Museum of Western Art, 1727 Tremont

Place, Denver, houses the fi ne Anschutz collection in the historic, beautifully restored building once known as the Navarre (across from the Brown Palace). It offers guided and self-guided tours on Mondays and Wednesdays: guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and self-guided at 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. There are three fl oors of galleries, and the do-cents are very well-trained. For information, or to purchase tickets, see AnschutzCollection.org. Also available: an Artful Insight program about Albert Bierstadt on Dec. 21. Six of his Western landscapes are in the collection. Reservations required, number limited.

Call for entriesThe Littleton Fine Arts Board invites entries in the Eye of

the Camera Photography Competition before Jan. 8. Submit entries through CaFE, CallForEntry.org. The juror will be Gary Huibregetse. Exhibition dates: Feb. 19 to March 27 at the Littleton Museum. Information: 303-795-3950.

Music in EnglewoodNorthern Lights for the Holidays will be a concert at

2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, second fl oor. A string quartet of Yi Zhao, violin; Ben Odhner, violin; Anne Ainomae, viola; and Silver Ainomae, cello, will perform music by Sibelius, Nielsen, Part and Grieg. Tickets: $20/$15, free 18 and under. Englewoodarts.org, box offi ce open one hour prior to con-cert time. General admission. 303-806-8196.

Politics on displayUnder the Guillotine is an exhibit of political cartoons

opening Dec. 17 at Metro State Universitys Center for Visual Arts, 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Historic 200-year-old car-toons by James Gillray are from the collection of professor Arthur N. Gilbert of the University of Denver, and contem-porary counterparts are Molly Crabapple, Chris Dacre and Deb Sokolow. Gilbert and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoon-ist Mike Keefe will speak at the opening at 7 p.m., and on March 2, three Pulitzer winners Keefe, Jim Borgman and Signe Wilkenson will participate in a panel, moderated by Gilbert. The exhibit runs through March 19. Admission is free.

Ballet class observationThe Denver Ballet Theatre Academy, at 90 Inverness

Drive in unincorporated Arapahoe County, invites dancers

and others to observe an in-studio level 7/8 technique class, followed by a special performance of DBT students performing excerpts from The Nutcracker and variations that will be performed in upcoming competitions in February and March. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held on Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 303-799-6609.

Fun at Bemis LibraryPlayground Theatre presents

Time Travel Adventure with Profes-sor Big Brain and the Stink Foot Clan at 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. On Dec.

29, Top Hogs-Trick Pigs of the Wild West will perform at 2 p.m. at Bemis. Admission free. 303-795-3961.

Opera on TuesdayThe Denver Lyric Opera Guild will hold the January

Opera on Tuesday event on Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Den-ver Country Club, 1700 E. First Ave., Denver, featuring a program by Greg Carpenter of Colorado Opera on preparing for the upcoming Scarlet Letter, with excerpts by Young Artists. Program will be at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Cost: $35, check by Dec. 30 to: Mary Sharon Wells, 3081 Kendrick St., Golden, CO 80401-1335 or through PayPal on the website: denverlyricoperaguild.org. New members are welcome see website for information. Members live throughout the metro area, including a number in the south suburbs.

Film has Colorado tiesBrand Birdwhistle, formerly of Castle Rock, is a Hol-

lywood producer with a new suspense thriller feature fi lm, Followed, released on Nov. 24. It was shot in Colorado and seven other states, he writes, with locations including north-eastern Colorado, Denver, the Rocky Mountains and Grand Junction. See: whosfollowingyou.com.

Added performanceLone Tree Arts Center has added a performance at 7:30

p.m. on Dec. 29 to the already scheduled Dec. 30 show of One Man Star Wars Trilogy with Charlie Ross. Tickets: $33 to $46, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org.

The American Museum of Western Art: The Anschutz Collection offers tours during the holidays. Courtesy photo

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Sleeper House is dreamy site for tree art Colorado Homes magazine has captured the Christmas

season with a feature story about an original Christmas tree art installation at the iconic Sleeper House in Genesee.

The magazine article says, If youve ever driven up I-70 from Denver to the mountains, youve seen the Sleeper House, more formally known as The Sculptured House that spaceship-esque residence built almost as if an exten-sion of Genesee Mountain. The distinctively elliptical home was crafted by architect Charles Deaton in 1963 and went on to be featured prominently in the 1973 Woody Allen sci-fi comedy, Sleeper.

Well, Matthew Bliss, creator of The Modern Christmas Tree, has stepped inside the Sleeper House for a noble cause. A portion of every sale of his lightweight-acrylic, A-frame Christmas trees goes to the Alzheimers Foundation of America a cause close to home. Bliss created The Modern Christmas Tree Company in tribute to his late grandfather, Lawrence Bud Stoecker, who was an architect and engi-neer before battling Alzheimers later in life.

When I was a kid, our family would drive up I-70 on our way to go skiing, Bliss said. Every time we approached Genesee, we would look for what we called the Spaceship House. Its a mysterious, iconic house to anyone who grew up in Colorado. My grandpa must have driven by it hun-dreds of times while making A-frame cabins all over the Rocky Mountains, so to be able to photograph his trees in such an important home was a dream come true.

Each tree includes an LED light, rotating mirror ball, ornament options, and installation kit. Prices range from $299 to $799.

For more of the story, go to www.coloradohomesmag.com/Home/The-Sleeper-House-All-Decked-Out-for-the-Holidays/#.VmcWGIplT_k.facebook.

Say cheese to SunTony winner bound for Lone TreeFor more than 30 years, two-time Tony Award-winning

actress Christine Ebersole has captivated audiences on the Broadway stage, television series and specials, fi lms, concert appearances, and recordings. Ebersole will perform at the Lone Tree Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

Tickets range from $33-$57 and may be purchased online at www.lonetreeartscenter.org or by calling 720-509-1000 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lone Tree Arts Center is located at 10075 Commons St.

Ebersole won the 2007 Tony for outstanding actresses Edie Beale in the acclaimed Grey Gardens. Ebersole also earned a Tony for her portrayal of Dorothy Brock in the revival of 42nd Street.

Colorado among best on beer listLivability.com has just released its

inaugural list of Best 99 Beers in 99 Cities, and Colorado can boast the beery best in Boulder, Fort Collins and Durango.

Boulder scored No. 6 for Avery Brewing. Fort Collins ranked No. 19 for New Belgium Brewings Fat Tire. And Durango came in at No. 33 for Animas Brewing Co., Carver Brewing Co. and Ska Brewing Co.

Heres what Livability said about the fi rst-time list:

While macro brewers are strug-gling, craft brewers are posting double-digit increases in sales and production nationwide, according to

the Brewers Association. Mayors across the nation are quick to proclaim themselves beer cities. Residents love it, and so do tourists so much that theres a newish form of tourism centered around the beer itself.

Economic development, tourism, talent attraction these are all great side effects of the craft beer movement in the U.S., says Livability.com editor Matt Carmichael. But at the end of the day, this is a ranking of great beers in great cities, and it sure is nice to have a cold pint of one of these 99 brews.

The top 99 cities are featured on Livability.com, along with their LivScore and information about the qualities and amenities that helped them make the list.Heres the link: www.livability.com/best-places/99-beers-in-99-cities/2015?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Livability.com&utm_cam-paign=99%20Beers%20in%2099%20Cities%20Press%20Release.

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how I plan on keeping the hot chocolate warm at her event. I replied that I would check to see if our fi re-breathing drag-on was available that night and, if not, I will bring a stove.

Penny Parkers Mile High Life column gives insights into the best events, restaurants, businesses, parties and people throughout the metro area. Parker also writes for Blacktie-Colorado.com. You can subscribe and read her columns (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) at www.blacktie-colorado.com/pennyparker. She can be reached at [email protected] or at 303-619-5209.

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