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Dining in Parker has come a long way.

t’s amazing how far Parker has come in the more than 20 years that I’ve lived here – as far as dining options.

When I first moved here in the 1990s, there were just a few chioices: The Parker House on Parker Road, the Warhorse Inn in downtown, maybe a Mexican food restaurant or two, and a couple of chain sandwich shops. Now there’s an abundance of choices – everything from frozen yogurt, cupcakes and sandwiches, to Japanese, Greek, Indian, Thai and Italian food, to fine dining atop a hotel. It’s a rare occasion when you can’t find a Parker eatery to satisfy the food craving that may exist on any given day. In addition to all the restaurants, Parker offers some pretty fantastic festivals that include mouth-watering fare as well. These events start with Parker Days in June and are followed by Labor Day weekend’s Smokin’ Brew BBQ with its fantastic smokin’ good beef, ribs and chicken, and then later in September at the Parker Oktoberfest and its authentic German dishes. There’s so much good food to be found here, you rarely have to leave town for a scrumptious meal. And as you’ll see in this issue, Parker also offers a huge assortment of restaurants that offer outdoor seating. Please consider our local eateries as you head out to dine on our beautiful fall days.

SEPTEMBER 2015 publisher Kelly Veltrie | KVeltrie@LifestylePubs.com

editor Susan Cormier | SCormier@LifestylePubs.com

contributing writers Marla Smith contributing photographers Blue Talon Photography, David Starck Visual Communications, Hello Happy Photography, Julie Kelty

And consider heading to the PACE Center over Labor Day weekend for some smokin’ good BBQ and to O’Brien Park on Sept. 19 & 20 for an authentic German time. Both offer good eating for good causes. The information for these events is included in this issue of Parker Lifestyle, as well as a number of healthy alternatives to counterbalance all of that food, including an overall slimming program at Parker Med and Day Spa. If you’d rather be more physical, consider participating in a fundraising run or hike through Castlewood Canyon, or fundraising walks to support the Buddy Center or to fight hunger.

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German beer, food and entertainment at the 10th annual Parker Oktoberfest in O’Brien Park. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTIN KARAFFA OF HELLO HAPPY PHOTOGRAPHY 4

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Good Times

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Ladies Raise Funds for Crisis Center

About 420 ladies participated in the Tour de Ladies cycling event to benefit the Crisis Center. More than $10,000 was raised by the Saturday ride, which started at the PACE Center. PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID STARCK VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

A bike mechanic from Campus Cycles helps prepare a bike for the ride.

One of the riders takes a moment before the race's start at the PACE Center.

One of the volunteers cheers and directs the riders.

The start of the race.

The ladies pedal their way through the course.

Debbie Jackson Memorial Scholarship Foundation The 100 golfers and 12 volunteers who participated in the Debbie Jackson Memorial Scholarship Foundation golf tournament raised more than $9,000, all of which goes to local scholarships. This year's $4,000 scholarship winners, Mason Alldredge and Pratyush Kothiyal, played in the tournament and were joined at the luncheon by family members. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHARI MCEACHRIN AND KARA MASS

Wendy Schicktanz, Mike Schicktanz, Scott Jackson and Bill Lucarelli enjoy the day of golf.

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Wayne Jackson, Betty Hirst, Brad Jackson, Debbie Jackson and Jeff Jackson are among the golfers in the tournament.

Melissa Cofell, Nick Jackson, Zach Jackson and Tyler Jackson between holes.

Scott Jackson presents Pratyush Kothiyal, scholarship recipient, as Lenae Jackson watches on.

Trophies for the tournament sponsors.

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Parker Relay for Life

The Parker Relay for Life was held in July to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Money was raised through a silent auction, team fundraising and more, with 72 cents of each $1 going to cancer research, providing patient support, caregiver support and more. For information, visit RelayForLife.org/ParkerCo.

Participants await the start of the relay.

A relay team remembers survivors and loves ones lost.

The all-day event includes a picnic with music, games, contests and celebration.

The heartfelt and solemn Luminaria Ceremony remembers those who fought the fight, those in the fight and those lost to cancer.

The silent auction tent, where each team brings items to sell as part of fundraiser.

Teams continue making laps throughout the event. Polynesian dancers are part of the day’s entertainment.

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Around Town INAUGURAL GALA BENEFITS LIBRARY FOUNDATION Douglas County Libraries (DCL) Foundation is hosting an inaugural Fête des Fables Gala on Friday, Sept. 25, at the beautiful Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr. Complete with silent and live auctions, the Big Bad Bash will transport participants into the world of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Organizers promise the event is “not your grandmother’s gala” and have many surprises planned. “We’re very excited to have such an amazing venue for this event in the Highlands Ranch Mansion,” says Elaine McCain, DCL’s donor relations specialist. “Dining rooms will have themes like the Wolf’s Den, the Garden Patch and the Enchanted Forest, and the food will be fun as well as delicious.” Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. in their favorite Little-Red-inspired outfit. A cocktail reception will feature strolling minstrels, and dinner will include visits with Colorado authors and surprise visits from beloved characters. Event proceeds will support the DCL Foundation and Douglas County Libraries’ mission to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. Tickets, which are $100 per person, are available at DouglasCountyLibraries.org/Foundation/Events. For information, contact Elaine McCain at 720.348.9509 or emccain@dclibraries.org.

including the Parker library; and Alison Lohr, a remarkable teen who has volunteered at the Philip S. Miller branch since she was 11 years old. The volunteers performed a variety of tasks for DCL’s seven Library volunteers are honored for branches, include shelving mateall the hours they put in. rials, reading stories to children at Douglas County day-care facilities, tutoring students in English as a second language, telling stories to children at Douglas County schools, assisting with library events and posting book reviews.

SEEKING ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS Artists and crafters are being invited to participate in the seventh annual Legend High School Art & Craft Fair scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. There are openings for painters, sculptors, glass workers, photographers, woodworkers and all types of crafters. For an application or more information, go to LegendArtCraftFair.com.

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WACKY BIKE RIDE HEADS THROUGH PARKER ON SEPT. 13 Hop on your bike for the fifth annual Wacky Bike Ride and help students in Douglas County. Staged out of Rocky Heights Middle School in Highlands Ranch on Sept. 13, the Wacky offers rides of 6, 45, 62 and 100 miles. Donations from registration fees go to Wacky riders will ride Kits for Kidz, a non-profit dedicated to prothrough Hess Road and Motsenbocker on Sept. 13. viding school supplies to students in need. Last year’s ride raised enough money to supply 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. To register or volunteer, visit WackyBikeRide.com and watch out for Wacky riders coming through Parker on Hess Road and Motsenbocker!

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE NATIONAL HONOR Douglas County Libraries (DCL) recently honored 101 volunteers for contributing 14,000 hours to DCL in 2014. The volunteers received the President’s Volunteer Service Awards, which were organized under the George W. Bush administration to honor those who, by their commitment, inspire others to engage in volunteerism. The 101 qualifying volunteers received a certificate, a letter signed by President Barack Obama and a colored lapel pin indicative of their award level. Volunteers could earn bronze, silver or gold recognition based on their service hours from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014. The two gold winners were Nikki Vivek, a Legend High School student who volunteered more than 900 hours last year to four organizations, 10

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Katie Woznick, Lee Parkinson, Shelby Morris, Megan Duncan promote their fundraiser.

The Rotary Community Corps (RCC) of Parker had a July fundraiser at Kwik Car Wash in Parker. They received $590.11 in tips and $512.43 from Kwik Car Wash for a total of $1,102.54. The RCC is a group of developmentally disabled teens and adults, who really enjoyed this fundraising effort. The money will help pay for the group’s annual celebration in January.

TRANSITION ADVICE FOR SENIORS IS AVAILABLE SEPT. 10 Free quarterly seminars will be held in Parker and the surrounding area to help seniors and their families who might be feeling puzzled about their options as they transition into a new life stage. The Transition Solutions Seminars are being offered by a group of Parker-based women who want to be a “one-stop” resource for people who may be going through a life transition or planning for one. Experts in their fields, these women will be offering advice on: • Medicare options, deadlines, penalties, etc., • Quality senior housing options, • Making a will or establishing a power of attorney, • Income planning to help pay for care into the golden years, • Real estate downsizing, • Mortgage planning. Transition Solutions Seminars will be held at local venues each quarter at no charge. The first seminar will be at 1 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Parker Senior Living by Morningstar, 18900 Mainstreet in Parker. Please RSVP to 720.291.4942.

PTF OPENS ITS NEW BUILDING Parker Task Force (PTF) more than doubles its previous space when it opens the doors to its new building Sept. 1 at 19105 Longs Way. CONTINUED >

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The Parker Task Force's new Here are some of the key facts: building on Longs Way. • The new building is 8,590 square feet, compared to the previous 4,100 square feet. • The lot was purchased in December 2013 for $425,000. • The cost to build the building was $1.5 million. • Fundraising continues to pay off the loan. • Construction began January 2015 and Certificate of Occupancy was issued by the Town on July 30, 2015. Task Force volunteers also want to thank Lowe's of Parker and Castle Rock for assembling and installing the shelving in the new shopping room. PTF is an all-volunteer organization that offers food and other support to people in need in the Parker, Franktown and Elizabeth areas. This summer, client visits were up 20 percent over last summer. For all of 2014, 9,790 individuals were served by the PTF.

THE GREAT DOUGLAS COUNTY BREW TOUR IS BACK In September, Douglas County Libraries (DCL) will host the second annual Great Douglas County Brew Tour, partnering with Douglas County craft breweries to promote the products and hospitality of local businesses, and to invite people to experience their public libraries in a new way. People who participated last year will notice some changes to the tour, notably the addition of newcomer Barnett & Son Brewing Company in Parker to the roster of eight participating breweries, and an expanded menu of weekly Wednesday events featuring tappings and beer-themed author presentations. Parker’s Elk Mountain Brewing Company and Hall Brewing Company are also part of the tour. Joining the brew tour is free, requires only visiting five of eight participating breweries in the month of September, and entitles the holder of a completed brew tour passport to a commemorative beer glass courtesy of DCL. Brewery visitors will enjoy locally-brewed craft beers, book recommendations based on attributes of their favorite beer styles and opportunities to win prizes. The Great Douglas County Brew Tour is Douglas County Libraries’ contribution to Outside the Lines, an annual Colorado library-led initiative to reintroduce libraries to their communities and to get people to think about libraries in a new way. For more information or to get your tour passport, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org/outside-the-lines.

PARTY ON THE PATIO Parker’s Lisa Ralston recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her physical therapy practice and the opening of a new clinic in the Colorado State Bank and Trust building at Parker Road and Mainstreet. “I feel so fortunate to have come such a long way in 10 years, and I really wanted to appreciate our awesome clients,” says Ralston, who has been a physical therPhysical therapist Megan apist for 25 years and hosted the patio Bolin, client Lynne Fletcher party to celebrate the anniversary of All and Physical Therapist Lisa Ralston. Photo by Denise Erwin Sports Physical Therapy. 12

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To thank her clients and supporters, Ralston raffled off a number of gifts donated by All Sports and other area businesses. All Sports Physical Therapy now has two clinics in Parker with the other located in the Town’s Fieldhouse. The practice has grown to four physical therapists providing specialized, one-on-one care to youth and adults.

TWO FAMILY PROGRAMS SET FOR SEPTEMBER The Douglas County Parenting Coalition has two free programs scheduled this month to help families with their finances and communication skills. A Box Supper and Program on Family Financial Health will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Castle Rock library. Experts will be on hand to educate people about their financial situations, as well as provide advice on wills, wealth-building strategies, budgeting, debt, credit repair, insurance and college investing. On Sept. 17 at the Lone Tree library, a Dessert Bar and Program on Love Languages will be held, beginning at 7 p.m. During this event, Jasmyne Kettwick of Relate Family Therapy will help people understand how they give love and want to receive it from others. This knowledge of yourself, coupled with recognizing the love languages of family members, can help individuals to become more communicative. The programs are free, but RSVPs are required at dcparenting@usa.com.

LECTURES TEACH TEENS ABOUT MEDICINE Parker Adventist Hospital is hosting a free lecture series to encourage high school students to pursue careers in medicine. This free program, which began in July with about 25 teens, offers lectures designed to introduce the high school students to a wide range of medical careers, including trauma, nursing, oncology and hospital administration. The next lectures will take place Oct. 28, Teens learn about medicine at a Parker Adventist Hospi- from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the hospital and focus tal lecture series. on spine surgery and neurosurgery. Additional lectures will be held in January, March and April of 2016. Attendees, who must be between the ages of 14 and 19, must register for each session they plan to attend. To register, visit ParkerHospital.org/Volunteer and click on “teens in medicine” on the left sidebar.

IT’S NOW EASY TO RECYCLE PAINT Colorado has a new paint recycling program that makes it convenient for people to recycle unwanted paint. In the Parker area, there are three drop-off sites-Guirys, KWAL and Sherwin Williams-that accept most house paints, primers, stains, sealers and clear top coatings that adhere to the program’s requirements. This program is funded by a nominal fee now added to the price of paint sold in Colorado, so there is no cost for drop-offs. A complete list of drop-off sites across Colorado and requirements can be found on the PaintCare website at PaintCare.org.

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EVENT IS MORE ABOUT FAMILY FUN THAN BEER ARTICLE SUSAN CORMIER | PHOTOGRAPHY HELLO HAPPY PHOTOGRAPHY

he 10th annual Parker Oktoberfest will bring German beer, food and traditions to downtown in September as the community celebrates the change of seasons. The fundraising event, which celebrates the end of harvest, will begin with a VIP opening on Sept. 18 and run through Sept. 20 in O’Brien Park. The family-friendly activities will include live German music and Bavarian cultural dancers, a Biergarten serving four Paulaner beers and a schnapps shooter team that will be serving “Oktoshots,” a wine tent, delicious German food, and a number of competitions for children and adults. This year’s celebration is sure to be fun for the whole family while also raising money for the wide range of programs supported by the Colorado Council of Arts, Science & Culture (CASC). There will be a “family center” area that will feature 13 contests a day, including brat eating for adults, pie eating for kids and yodeling, says Jeff Fox, president of the CASC. The festival also will feature more than 80 vendors and a variety of activities for children, including an obstacle course, bungee tramp, climbing wall and “midway games.” “It’s intended to be more about family than it is about beer,” Fox says. 14

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The event will have a large, 5,000-square-foot tent, providing a comfortable setting to listen to bands and enjoy the authentic food and beverages. With the downtown Parker real estate office of Engel & Volkers as the presenting sponsor, the 2015 Oktoberfest is sure to be more authentic than in years past. The CASC also partnered with the German American Chamber of Commerce for the first time this year to make the event more genuine by attracting more German and European-based vendors, Fox says. "People don't remember an event. They remember the experience," he says. “We are trying to grow and create a great cultural experience for all people that attend.” Authentic is what you’ll find from the food vendors, who include world re-known Chef Walt Neuhold of Styria Catering, Parker’s own Rick Seewald of Sweet Lorraine’s Catering and Denver’s newest German restaurant, Wurstkuche. The list of entertainers is also steeped in German tradition. The Continentals have been a favorite staple with the event for 10 years, while Average German Band and Tanzkapelle are definite crowd pleasers. The Denver Kickers and TEV Edelweiss Volktanz are precision-based dance groups that are sure to impress.

And, of course, the Chicken Dance, which first came to the United States in 1981 as part of the nation’s Oktoberfest celebrations, will be part of the fun. “I’m all about the chicken dance. That’s what everyone associates Oktoberfest with,” Fox says, adding that there will be Chicken Dance competitions, eggs races and more to get everyone into the spirit. In addition, White Fence Farms will be on hand for the first time to prepare Red Bird Farms chickens for attendees’ eating pleasure, including "Oktobocks," which are German drumsticks on the bone. The fundraising event, which raises 40 percent of the CASC’s operating budget to support area arts, science and cultural programs, has come a long way since its inception 10 years. When Parker Oktoberfest was first held 10 years ago, it was personally funded by Susan Quarles, CASC’s vice president, and featured a couple of vendors, a German band and some beer. This year, there will be more than 80 vendors, a full band lineup, family center and lots of beer, wine and schnapps, as well as an estimated 20,000 attendees. For information and the complete entertainment schedule, visit ParkerOktoberfest.com.

Parker Oktoberfest O’Brien Park 10795 Victorian Drive Parker, CO • The event is free. Tickets must be purchased for drinks. Food vendors accept cash. Friday, Sept. 18 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (by invitation) • Entertainment will be provided by Parker’s own Pam Terpenny and her comedy group, Sehr Gut, at 6:10 p.m., and the Denver Brass Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Entertainment includes Bavarian/German bands, beginning at 11:15 a.m. with the Continentals, and closing with Tanzkapelle from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. German dancers will also appear throughout the afternoon, including the Denver Kickers Schuhplattler Dance Group and the TEV Edelweiss Volktanz Group. Sunday, Sept. 20 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Entertainment begins at 10 a.m. with the Hilltop Harvest Band, followed at 12:05 p.m. with the Continentals, and closes with the Average German Band at 4:15 p.m. The Denver Kickers Schuhplattler Dance Group will appear throughout the afternoon.

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f you’ve been on the roller coaster of weight-loss, dealing with the constant losing and regaining of unwanted weight, your lack of detoxification is probably the culprit. “When people lose weight and don’t detox, they still have all the toxins in their body. Fat cells are actually created to hold toxins and to keep them away from the body,” says Tina Long, owner of Parker Med and Day Spa. “That’s why there’s always the rebound affect.” With her background as a certified laser technician, medical assistant specializing in weight loss and a nationally certified therapeutic massage/body worker, Tina can explain in detail what is happening to the body, but she has also experienced the phenomena firsthand. “My biggest ever was three months after liposuction,” she explains. “I ate it all back on and added on more weight within those three months. Even though my fat cells were literally sucked out, my body made new fat cells to hold my toxins." Now a size 3, down from a size 12, Tina says she was able to lose the inches through a variety of methods offered at Parker Med and Day Spa, mainly the fat-melting lasers to detox the body of the toxins laying dormant in the fat cells. The best place to start, according to Tina, is with a blood test known as the Alcat, which tests healthy foods and additives to see if they cause inflammation once eaten. “Here’s a good visual for people to understand what I’m talking about: When you take your clothes off at night and you look in the mirror and you look 12 months pregnant with twins, whatever you are eating, your body is saying no. The blood test takes all the guess work out of it.”

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For Tina, that meant giving up beef, buffalo, kale and bananas, etc.–all staples of her diet before the test. But the test is only one option out of the multitude of services offered at Parker Med and Day Spa for detox, losing weight and improving health. The boutique spa also offers Zerona, which is an overall fat emulsifier that also melts triglycerides; the Yolo Curve, which spot treats fat areas and recently was showcased on NBC Nightly News; vibration plates, which burn calories through movement and increase lymphatic flushing; and an infrared sauna, which treats tissues at the cellular level to help remove toxins through sweat. “It all starts with what you are putting in your mouth.” Tina says. “Then we treat you with the Yolo, Zerona, vibration plate and infrared sauna at the same time. We have a whole little program.”

But if all that seems like more than what you really want, Parker Med and Day Spa also offers the basics, including massages, facials, foot cleanses for rapid detox, anti-aging treatments and acne treatments–all with an individual’s health in mind. "After all, a massage is a toxic release, so it’s good for your health too–not just a way to relax," Tina explains. Tina says her focus has “always been on health and wellness”–beginning with the opening of her first clinic in Aurora in One of the massage rooms at Parker Med and Day Spa, which 1993, which had five massage accommodates couples wanting to therapists, an aesthetician and enjoy massages at the same time. a physical therapist. She purchased her first laser in 1998, which led to the opening of her second location in Parker in 2001. She closed the Aurora office in 2006 after the expansion was completed at the Parker spa. The 3,500 square-foot facility now has 15 staff members, including a medical director, who occupy its 19 treatment rooms filled with the latest in technology for weight loss, skin care and more.

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Al Fresco ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN CORMIER

hen people think about dining al fresco, their imaginations often envision quaint cafes on the streets of France or Italy–not Parker. And although it may not be the Champs-Élysées in Paris, Parker has a growing number of restaurants with outdoor seating that offer everything from fabulous views to fun people-watching opportunities. If you want a more European al fresco feel, where there’s a good chance of enjoying the hustle and bustle of downtown, good options include Parker Garage and Tailgate Tavern & Grill. Across the way at Parker Station, establishments provide items to satisfy everyone’s palate-whether it’s cupcakes from Nomelie, frozen yogurt from Swirls, coffee and muffins from Fika, a lighter fare at Vines Wine Bar & Bistro, a real meal at Elev. 5900 Kitchen & Bar or Thai food at Indochine Cuisine. Regardless of your restaurant choice in downtown Parker, the outdoor ambiance can provide a memorable experience on a beautiful day. 18

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For those seeking fabulous views, the Takoda Tavern, 20 Mile Tap House and The Rock Wood Fired Pizza top the list. Also offering a similar, bar-type environment are FuNuGyz and the Brick House Tavern + Tap, which both have huge garage doors that open up wide to let the fresh air in. And then, of course, there are all the types of cuisine to consider – from the Mexican food at Tequila Joes to the sandwiches at Firehouse Subs and Panera Bread. The list could go on and on for wonderful ways to get out of the house and enjoy the fresh, open air while dining. Of course, it’s not just the setting that makes people head outdoors this time of year. For Coloradans, it’s also the chance to enjoy the precious sunshine before the colder weather hits. So enjoy the sunshine and a good meal. Parker’s got it all–and without traveling to Europe.

Gayle Fidler and Sooz Walters enjoy the outdoors and an early lunch at the Tailgate Tavern.

Tequila Joes offers a comfortable outdoor setting.

Kim Schenck, with baby Brylee Schenck, and Johnny DeVries at FuNuGyz. Sarah & Matt Vandiver enjoy lunch at Parker Garage on a warm summer afternoon.

The Stonegate USTA 4.0 tennis team enjoys an end of season beverage at Takoda Tavern. Clockwise from bottom left are Janet Wilson, Diane Dahm, Karen Rosen, Diane Cleveland, Kathy Morgan, Heidi Pennink, Lisa Bull, Denise McFarlin. Diners can often be found eating outside at Panera Bread.

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Kimberly Seefried settles in as the new principal at Frontier Valley Elementary School.

imberly Seefried brings her experiences from across the globe to her role as the new principal at Frontier Valley Elementary School. The teacher-turned-administrator recently returned from Kuwait, where she taught second grade for one year and where her husband, Michael, remains as the principal of a middle school. She also spent four years earlier in her career working with her husband at international schools in Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia and the Ukraine. “I think my world view has really been impacted by that and how I look at education, how I look at kids, how I look at what teachers do every day,” Seefried says. Her most recent trip to Kuwait, during which she returned to teaching after working four years as an assistant principal and then principal in the Adams County School District 12, also gave her a fresh perspective for her new job, which she assumed in July. 22

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“I think it really put me in touch with the feeling of what it feels like when the principal asks the teachers to do XYZ. Even though I thought I was thoughtful about those things as an administrator before, I think I’m even more so now,” Seefried says. “We are really asking teachers to do a lot more than they ever have,” she says, adding that she tries to ease the load and “balance those things for teachers.” She says she looks at what she and her administration staff can “take off people’s plates,” as she works to develop relationships with the teachers so that she can better understand how to meet their individual needs. “I think if I’m meeting teachers’ needs, they’re going to be better able to meet kids’ needs.” Seefried, who worked 18 years as a classroom teacher before moving into administration, also gives priority to children. “My decisions are always centered around what’s best for kids first. I will always consider lots of different pieces around feedback in terms of a decision, but when it comes down to it, it’s always going to be about kids first.” As a “newbie,” she says her priority right now is to connect and build relationships with families, students and staff at her school, which has 63 staff members and

more than 600 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grades. “I always tell the kids that come in to register brand new, we get to be new together, so you don’t have to be scared,” she says. “They always smile about that.” And she is thrilled to be working at Frontier Valley for the Douglas County School District. “I am super excited about being able to be in a school that has many experienced teachers who have been dedicated to this community. That’s an exciting opportunity that you don’t always see in a lot of schools these days.” As for the school district, she says, she is “excited about the work that Douglas County is doing in terms of looking at education differently and transforming what we’ve thought about education in the past. “I think one of the things that I’ve learned being overseas is that we are really preparing kids for things that we don’t really know exist right now,” she says. “We can’t do things in the same way that we’ve done things in the past. And so that opportunity to work in a place that has a vision for thinking outside of the box is exciting to me. I think change is an opportunity.”

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erhaps you have driven by the campus on Jordan near Lincoln Avenue or maybe you’ve seen the facilities and new offices from E-470 near the Jordan exit. You really can’t miss it. It’s Southeast Christian Church. The church welcomes people who are examining the Christian faith for the first time or have been a follower of Jesus for years. When they come, they are encouraged to follow Jesus from where they are, helped along by encouragement and tools to grow daily in their faith. Southeast offers three worship services each weekend: Saturdays at 4 p.m., and Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dress is always casual, and participants are invited to visit the coffee café and choose a beverage to take into the worship service.

Life for teenagers can be difficult, filled with pressures of school, family, relationships and meeting expectations. Southeast doesn’t want teens to struggle alone, believing that God can meet their deepest needs and good friends can help. Middle school and high school students are invited to meet with others their age at The Den, a brand new student center located at The Solomon Centre on the corner of Jordan and Vine. They’ll have fun and get answers to the questions and problems they face.

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Using Jesus’ love as their guide, the church and its members also reach out to help others, allocating significant resources to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people in nearby neighborhoods and around the world. Southeast’s best-known outreach ministry is through SECOR, the food bank that provides food on a weekly basis to many families in need. Through the giving and involvement of hundreds of people, almost 2,500 children and 1,000 local families received gifts and food for Christmas. In addition, Southeast volunteers teach English as a second language, lovingly mentor children in the foster care system, and deliver used furniture and appliances to families in need. The church’s annual one-day work project sends 1,000 people into the community to make repairs in many homes and neighborhoods. These are just a few of many ways the church and its members try to bring Jesus’ love into the lives of others. If you’d like to learn more about Southeast Christian Church, please visit SoutheastCC.org and then attend a service. The church and its members hope to meet you very soon.

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Walks Help Those in Need HOMELESS PETS AND HUNGRY PEOPLE BENEFIT WHEN YOU HOOF IT AT TWO FUNDRAISERS ARTICLE SUSAN CORMIER | PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE KELTY AND DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE

f you like to walk and are looking for an excuse to enjoy September´s beautiful weather, you can choose between two great fundraising efforts on Sept. 19 that will get you outdoors and doing good for others. CROP HUNGER WALK BENEFITS PARKER TASK FORCE AND WORLD CAUSES

Parker´s 2015 CROP Hunger Walk puts a fun and educational twist on raising money to help the needy across the world and in Parker. “Each year’s walk has a different theme to make it more interesting,” says John Kelty, who is from Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church and has been coordinating the event since 2012. “This year’s activities will be centered around ‘life in a refugee camp,’ so walkers will be asked to do activities related to that type of life.” The theme is a continuation of last year’s walk, which focused on ‘a refugee’s journey’ and required participants to carry an ID card and pass through several border stations. Sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups and other organizations, CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events designed to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. About a half dozen churches are involved in the Parker walk, including Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church, Parker United Methodist Church, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Ave Marie The 2014 CROP Hunger Walk participants experienced "a Catholic Church, United Church of refugee's journey."

Walkers had to show their ID at border stations in 2014. Some used Monopoly money to bribe the station guards.

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Christ-Parker Hilltop, Crossroads Community Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Kelty says he is hoping about 150 people will participate this year – up from the 80 or so people last year who raised more than $6,000. Money is raised through sponsorships or pledges that walkers contribute themselves or receive from friends and family. An anonymous donor is providing added incentive this year. Anyone who brings in at least $100 will have their funds matched. Of the money raised, 75 percent supports the Church World Service mission of promoting peace and justice and eradicating hunger and poverty. According to Kelty, the money is often used for infrastructure improvements, such as building fresh water wells, in the world’s neediest areas, as well as establishing organic gardens for refugees or in locations where there have been disasters. The remaining 25 percent of the money raised stays in Parker to support the Parker Task Force Food Bank, which also will be sending its volunteers to help with the event. The 3.3 mile walk begins at McCabe Meadows Trailhead, located at Parker Road and Indianpipe Lane. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Prewalk activities include a silent auction. For more information, visit CropWalkOnline.org/ParkerCO or email parkercropwalk@gmail.com. WAG IN TRAIL BENEFITS HOMELESS PETS AT THE BUDDY CENTER

The Denver Dumb Friends League is combining two favorites – dogs and hiking - into one quintessentially fundraiser to help homeless pets in Douglas County. Wag ‘n Trail will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Glendale Farm Open Space, located near I-25 and Surrey Ridge, to benefit homeless pets at the Buddy Center, the League’s south location in Castle Rock. Wag ‘n Trail includes a 1.6-mile hike at your own pace through scenic rolling hills and features dozens of vendors, demonstrations, local food trucks, music, adoptable dogs and fun for both two- and four-legged participants. “This is one of our favorite events of the year,” says Matt Levien, Buddy Center director. “It not only helps support the Buddy Center and the services we provide to the pets and people of Douglas County, but it’s also a fun opportunity to get outdoors,

bring Coloradans and their dogs together and contribute to a wonderful cause.” Registration is free, but attendees are encouraged to fundraise to receive additional perks. Participants who raise at least $75 will get an official Wag ‘n Trail event T-shirt, GoodTimes ice cream for them and their dogs, and a commemorative family photo. All the money raised will be used to provide shelter, medical care, behavior training, foster care and other services to homeless pets at the Buddy Center. As the only animal shelter serving Douglas County, the Buddy Center plays a vital role in reuniting owners with lost pets and finding loving homes for thousands of cats, dogs and small pets each year.

Two- and four-legged walkers raised money for the Buddy Center in 2014.

For more information, visit DDFL.org/WNT or call 303.751.5722, Ext. 1378.

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he coming of the fall season is exciting. Magazine covers show fashion in gorgeous rich colors, and the gradual transition to Colorado’s cooler weather inspires us to welcome the season by assessing our closets and updating our wardrobes. Here are this season’s top style trends and how to wear them. PATTERNS AND PRINTS

From Milan to New York, the runways are boldly strutting plaids, unique prints and patterns. Wear plaid in fall’s hottest colors and styles. Try a mens-wear inspired button down plaid shirt or a tweed long-coat in the colors of spice, such as paprika, nutmeg and sage. Navajo inspired and other tribal prints are a wonderful pattern to add when wearing plaids or patterns. Just make sure all the colors work together (and are your best colors to wear). TEXTURES

Fringe is everywhere! Add the fun and whimsy of fringe into your wardrobe in small amounts, such as on the “pendant” on a long necklace, purse or clutchand presto, you are totally in step with the times. Denim is considered a texture and is always in style (especially in Colorado). Add a denim skirt or a denim jacket to your list for a piece that will last long after the season is over.

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Skirts are so easy to wear and look good on almost everyone–as long as you stick with styles that f latter your figure. A pencil skirt with a tribal style, either long or short, is right on trend. Try a pleated skirt in a trendy plaid. If your hips are narrow, go with wider pleats; if your hips are fuller, try a skirt with narrower pleats. A long skirt in leather or fringe is a great way to show your fashion savvy. New technology in leather creates lightweight, supple, quality leather that has alluring movement and f low. OUTERWEAR AND ACCESSORIES

For outerwear, you’ll be seeing shearling coats, leather dusters, capes and caplets. Try a cape in a beautiful print or seasonal colors, like marsala, race car red, orange-red, merlot and plum-wine. The right shade of red always looks great! Don’t forget that long, large pendant necklaces do great things for your figure by naturally lengthening your body and focusing eyes to the interior of your frame. Don't go small with accessories. Statement pieces will continue to f latter and draw compliments. Tip: Keep in mind your best colors, your body type and style personality when considering what to buy and how to wear it, or you could be throwing money away on clothing that isn’t right for you. Not sure? Visit with a local style consultant. Marla Smith is the fashion ambassador for women over 45 who is passionate about helping them through the transitions in their life. For information, visit MyMarvelousStyle.com or email Marla@ MyMarvelousStyle.com.

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September

SEPTEMBER 2 THE BEST OF SHORTS

SEPTEMBER 13

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This evening of the best short films from the Boulder International Film Festival’s past 10 years is designed for adults. You can register at the library, by calling 303.791.7323 or online at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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SEPTEMBER 4 - 6 SMOKIN' BREW BBQ PACE CENTER

The 10K trail run and 2-mile hike benefit the state park located just south of Parker. The run begins at 7 a.m., while the hike starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit RunningGuru.com and search Castlewood Canyon.

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Gather up the family for a weekend of smokin' BBQ, cold beer, entertainment and fun. The seventh annual event kicks of with happy hour at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and keeps going through the judging on Sunday afternoon. There’s plenty to do with a Kids Zone, a full lineup of entertainment and an impressive list of competitors, including Johnny Trigg, the godfather of BBQ. For more information, visit SmokinBrewBBQ.com.

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Parker Arts and Parker Theatre Productions join forces for the dramatic co-production of this 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by John Patrick Shanley. Doubt, a Parable explores the ambiguity that can consume us all at times, as it finds its way into a church school in the Bronx during the social discord of 1964. For information, visit ParkerArts.org.

Enhance your archery skills with this outdoor workshop, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class begins with a discussion about more advanced equipment, hunting themes, shot placement, shot angles and other outdoor shooting challenges. Participants will then be guided through an outdoor 3D archery range, with the ability to take various types of shots at different animal targets with varying levels of difficulty. For information, visit SouthDenver.CU.edu.

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Movie and a Martini guests enjoy two drinks, hors d’oeuvres, popcorn, access to the museum exhibits and the feature presentation all included in the ticket price. Don’t miss trivia and prizes before the movie, Stripes. For information, visit SouthDenver.CU.edu.

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This family event for ages 6 and up makes creative use of bicycle parts. Participants can recycle the parts by creating jewelry, candle holders, clocks or anything their minds can tinker together. Register at the library, by calling 303.791.7323 or online at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are big Hollywood stars in the silent film industry, but trouble arises when the magic of sound comes to the big screen. Based on the classic MGM film starring Gene Kelly, this co-production brought to you by Parker Arts and Inspire Creative, is sure to have you singin' along with a downpour of unforgettable songs.

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Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, has been captivating audiences for over five decades with his iconic vocals, unique humor and brilliant storytelling. With his impressive volume of hits and exciting repertoire of new songs from his solo albums, Negron has a wide music library to share with loyal fans and new fans to come. For information about this 7:30 p.m. performance, visit ParkerArts.org.

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In this program for children ages 6 to 12 and their caregivers, participants use natural materials and other fun items to create fairy gardens. Register at the library, by calling 303.791.7323 or online at DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

SEPTEMBER 26

Join Owen Cole, Parker's own little NF hero, and the Children’s Tumor Foundation for an afternoon of music, games, prizes, food and fun at the seventh annual Denver NF Walk. NF is a genetic condition affecting one in 3,000 children that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. For information, visit Facebook pages “Denver NF Walk” and “Team Owen.”

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Parting Thoughts

A Challenge to Support OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS WORDS KELLY VELTRIE

eptember is upon us. And, as we enter the start of fall, we start to see the changing of the seasons. The sunny days and cool nights spark autumn colors. Schools of all levels are in full swing, and for some of us, it means it is Football Season!!! Thousand of Americans each year watch their college games on Saturday and take in pro football on Sundays. We follow our teams with great interest. We wear our favorite team shirt on game day. We display the team flag with pride on our homes. Many of us live for the weekend during Football Season. In many of the small rural communities in Colorado, that same enthusiasm is shown for their high school team. Community members, young and old, wear the team shirt on game day and make a point of attending the game to cheer on their favorite hometown team. In fact, almost everyone in the town will show up for the game to support their team! In Parker, we have four high schools: Lutheran, Chaparral, Legend and Ponderosa. They all have some amazing athletes who work extremely hard academically and athletically each and every day to be the best team in their division. They host and play some amazing games each week. The attendance at these games tends to be fair to good, with some nights better then others, depending on competition and the night. 34

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Parker is not a rural community, but the people living here love their town. So let’s show our town spirit! I encourage each of you to add one of the four high schools to your list of “favorite” football teams to follow. Buy a game-day team shirt and attend at least one of their games this fall. If football isn’t your thing, each high school offers many other athletic or performing arts events that you can attend. Pick one and go! Showing your support for these athletes, performers and students goes a long way. Buying their shirts for game day and buying a ticket for a performance not only helps support funding for their program, but showing up to watch the event shows your support for the students in our community. Imagine a crisp Friday night under the lights, 11 young men out there giving it their all and having their home stand filled with fans in their team colors cheering them on, led by the cheerleaders and the band playing the fight song as they march down the field and score. Happy Football Season! For each team’s schedule, please visit: GO LIONS LHSparker.org/athletics GOWOLVERINES DCSDK12.org/school/chaparral-high-school GO TITANS LegendTitans.org GO MUSTANGS DCSDK12.org/school/ponderosa-high-school

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