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July 2014 Volume 6 Issue 7 PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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South Aurora Magazine is published 12 times per year by Waid Publishing (www. WaidPublishing.com), a division of Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (www.MikeWaid.com), 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite R-18, Parker, CO 80138, 303805-9455. South Aurora Magazine is available online at www.southauroramagazine.com. South Aurora Magazines is a trademark of Waid Publishing. All rights reserved. The views, opinions and/or statements made or expressed by individuals and/or entities, are not necessarily reflective of the views and opinions of Waid Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced without explicit permission from South Aurora Magazine. Copyright 2014 South Aurora Magazine - All rights Reserved.

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Relay For Life

Partying for a Great Cause: Nate Ekhoff Camp

Family 5k

Bookends: Always Watching by Chevy Stevens

Local Author

Calendar of Events

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RELAY for LIFE

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ore than 23,000 Coloradans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Relay For Life gives you, your family and your friends an opportunity to fight back wahile honoring those who have been touched by the disease. The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers during Relay. Funds raised at Relay For Life enable the American Cancer Society to impact the lives of those touched by cancer across the state of Colorado and beyond by offering a number of free programs and services available to cancer patients and their families, including: • ROAD TO RECOVERY The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and who do not have

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a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the lifesaving treatments they need. • LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER A program that provides women with cancer an educational session run by volunteer licensed beauty professionals on how to manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment with the use of scarves, wigs, makeup, etc., Look Good Feel Better and the wonderful people that volunteer their time help women to truly feel better about themselves. • REACH TO RECOVERY An American Cancer Society program that links newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with survivors to offer information, answer questions and provide support while serving as role models for life after breast cancer. • PATIENT NAVIGATORS Staff members that provide guidance for cancer patients, their families and caregivers to help them through the cancer treatment experience, with a focus on identifying and eliminating barriers to cancer care for the medically underserved. • PATIENT LODGING PROGRAM The Society’s Patient Lodging Program works with hotels to provide free or reduced rate accommodations to cancer patients and their families

traveling long distances for treatment. Relay For Life also supports the American Cancer Society cancer research program, helping to fund researchers with cutting-edge investigations and studies. The Society is currently funding 869 grants nationwide totaling more than $446 million and a total of 15 research grants right here in Colorado totaling more than $7.1 million. Funds raised also support cancer.org, the American Cancer Society’s official website which offers the latest information and news on cancer and helps residents in Colorado locate resources in their community each month, and 1-800-227-2345, the Society’s 24-hour information line which provides free information and support to Coloradans every month. For more information on Relay For Life or to sign up for an event near you, visit their website at wwwRelayForLife.org. v

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Sat., July 12, 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 pm Sports Authority Stadium 11901 Newlin Gulch Rd., Parker CO 80138 A perfect way to celebrate and support the 2nd Annual Nate Ekhoff Kicking Camp and admission to the Tailgate Party is FREE! There will be Cornhole & Ladder Toss games, Burgers & hot dogs on the grill, silent auction and drawings, tailgate music and more. 7 SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE

ark your calendars for the FREE Tailgate Party supporting the Nate Ekhoff Kicking Camp Nate Ekhoff, Ponderosa High School student, was named Colorado 4A Allstate Kicker of the Year by the Denver Post on December 26, 2010. This was an incredible accomplishment for a young man who only made the Freshman B team as a kicker in 2007. Through hard work, determination and attending several kicking camps each summer, Nate truly earned his Allstate recognition. Unfortunately Nate was diagnosed with Leukemia on January 4, 2011 and passed away from complications from a bone marrow transplant on February 26, 2012. To honor and remember Nate, the Ekhoff family is hosting the 2nd Annual Nate Ekhoff Kicking Camp on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. The camp proceeds will be used to provide college scholarships for kickers, punters or long snappers playing Division II or Junior College. In 2013, the camp provided $4,000 in college scholarships to four 2013 studentathletes. Our 2014 camp includes volunteer coaches who currently play in college, have played in college or played the NFL. v

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ome join friends and family at the 5th Annual Parker Family 5K Run/Walk on July 19, 2014 at Stroh Ranch Park located in Parker, Colorado. This year will be an amazing event that will benefit the String of Pearls Foundation, a perinatal hospice program. The Parker Family 5K Run/Walk was created to raise money for String of Pearls Foundation and bring together community members of Parker, Colorado. The event organizers are Dr. Matthew and Dr. Tanja Derry of Back To Wellness Chiropractic and Acupuncture, and Josh and Laura Huene, founders and managing directors of The String of Pearls Foundation. This year’s race will include a 5K Run, a 3K Walk, and a Kid’s Fun Run. It will be held at Stroh Ranch Park located in Parker, CO along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. The 5K Run

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and 3K Walk will be an “out and back” format. This is a “non-timed” race event and we will be raffling gifts and prizes from local businesses to all participants. We will have goodie bags available to pre-registered participants, so register early at www.parkerfamily5k.com

RACE DAY REGISTRATION 7:30am-8:30am 5K and 3K begin at 9:00am Kids Run begins at 10:00am Drawing for Prizes begins at 10:15am www.ParkerFamily5k.com

n behalf of the 6th annual Parker Family 5K Run/Walk, please allow me to introduce myself. I am the Executive Director of String of Pearls, a nonprofit organization functioning to bring tangible grief support to families as they navigate through the fatal diagnosis of their pre-born baby a journey our family has personally experienced. In March of 2006, five months into my pregnancy, we were given devastating news... our daughter had a condition that would cause her to die shortly after birth. We decided to carry her for as long as my body would allow. The months we had with her in my womb were full of many twists and turns. Even with my background as a Labor and Delivery Nurse, we were not sure how to say hello and goodbye all in one breathe to our sweet baby, Pearl. On June 5, 2006 Pearl was born and died less than an hour later. The moments we had with her were precious and a time we will never forget. We will always remember our girl with the curly brown hair. As the months passed we recognized there was nothing available for families like us. There was little or no support for families who were facing a fatal diagnosis of their pre-born baby. Our experience with Pearl, prompted us to create String of Pearls, lovingly described as perinatal hospice. We now have the opportunity to provide families with tangible comfort and support, without cost. Professional staff from String of Pearls is prepared to walk with families for each step of their pregnancy, birth and beyond. String of Pearls is honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of the 6th Annual Parker Family 5K Run/Walk. The funds we receive from this community-wide event will continue to help us provide comfort and practical support for families as they walk the journey of a lifetime.

Respectfully, Laura Huene Executive Director String of Pearls www.stringofpearlsonline.org

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BOOKENDS Always Watching by Chevy Stevens

Dr. Nadine Lavoie is a psychiatrist working in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit when Heather is brought in after a suicide attempt. As Nadine works with her patient and begins to piece together her story, she realizes they have something in common. They both were involved with a remote commune and the leader, Aaron Quinn. Nadine is troubled as she realizes that although Quinn’s name brings feelings of terror, she cannot remember why, nor can she remember large pieces of the time she spent in the commune as a child. Will she be able to find the answers to her own problems? PAM: When I saw this book, I was immediately drawn to the story. We have read a book by this author in the past (Still Missing), which I enjoyed. So, I was excited to read another story by this author. This book captured me and drew me into the mystery from the beginning. Becky, did you find yourself drawn into the story? BECKY: Recently a friend told me that she spent several years at a commune during her childhood so this topic grabbed my attention from the start. Fortunately she had a wonderful experience but that is not the case in this story. Nadine has chosen a career that puts her in a position to help heal others but her own life is a bit of a mess. One of the most upsetting aspects was her daughter who is struggling with drug addiction and living on the streets. This character touched my heart throughout the story. Was there one character that you gravitated to? PAM: I didn’t feel that I gravitated towards one character, although I enjoyed the complexity of the different characters. I felt for the main character, Nadine. She had so much wrong with her life and was trying to figure out what happened to her, her daughter, and so many aspects of her past. Nadine was new to the area and hospital where she worked. She began to lean on the support and newfound friendship of a fellow doctor at the hospital. Did you enjoy Kevin’s character? Did you feel this part of the story fit into the plot? BECKY: Kevin was a kind and patient person which is exactly what Nadine needed. I did enjoy his part of the story but it was a little too perfect for me. I preferred her brother’s character much more. He was as broken as Nadine and I liked the complexity of their relationship. This story has quite a few characters and a twisted plot. Did you enjoy the speed of the story? PAM: The different aspects, characters, and pace of the story certainly kept me hooked! I did enjoy the twists and turns of the plot, as well as the characters. I could see some of these coming, but others were surprising and unexpected. Did you feel that the storyline was predictable? Or did it keep you guessing? BECKY: Like you, I could see parts of the storyline before it was exposed so it certainly didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat. Yet, the topic and the way that this author lets the story percolate, instead of throwing everything at you at once, still makes this a good psychological thriller. If I had to recommend one of her novels though, it would have to be Still Missing. Which did you prefer?

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PAM: I think I would pick this one if I had to choose one. I was very intrigued with the cult and the shady characters that were involved. The way the cult and the leader had absolute control over the people that lived together was very upsetting. I cannot imagine how helpless the family members on the outside felt knowing that their loved ones were being manipulated and were beyond their reach. Did you feel the same way, Becky? BECKY: It would definitely be hard to accept if my child were living in that environment. We hear about this type of control in the news occasionally and it is hard to imagine how people become involved in a lifestyle where they give an organization so much command of their life. In Nadine’s case, she had to live with constant fear for her daughter, whether it was her life on the street or in the commune. Next month we will read a mystery that involves a boy with a rare medical condition that makes him fatally sensitive to UV light. He is free to explore outside when the sun is down and others are within their homes. A tragedy will rock his cul-de-sac and neighbors’ secrets are exposed during the investigation. 11 SOUTH AURORA MAGAZINE

LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT The Hamfist Series by George Nolly

ocal resident, retired Air Force pilot and retired airline pilot George Nolly, writing under the name G.E. Nolly, has published a series of novels based on actual events about air combat in the Vietnam War. The Hamfist Series follows Air Force pilot Hamilton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hamfistâ&#x20AC;? Hancock as he evolves from an inexperienced Lieutenant flying the small and slow O-2A Forward Air Control (FAC) aircraft in Vietnam to a seasoned combat pilot flying the F-4 Phantom aircraft in the skies over North Vietnam. The first book in the series, Hamfist Over The Trail, won the Gold Medal in the Global Ebook Awards, while the sequel, Hamfist Down!, was selected Book of the Month by the Military Writers Society of America and won the Bronze Medal in their annual book awards. The Hamfist Series novels are available in both print and Kindle through Amazon and booksellers everywhere.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR George Nolly served as a pilot in the United States Air Force, flying 315 combat missions on two successive tours of duty in Vietnam, earning 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 24 Air Medals, in O-2A and F-4 aircraft. He was the last Air Force pilot to complete 100 missions over North Vietnam. While in the Air Force, George received the Tactical Air Command Instructo Pilot of the Year Award. Following his Air Force duty, he joined United Airlines and rose to the position of B-777 Standards Captain. He also served as a Federal Flight Deck Officer. After his retirement from United, George accepted a position as a B-777 Captain with Jet Airways, operating throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He now flight instructs in the B-777 and B-787

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CALENDAR July 2

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SUMMER IN THE CITY (12 PM – 2 PM) FREE activities and everyone is invited. Inflatable Fun: run, jump & slide play soccer, kickball and other sports! A new way to learn golf and nature exploration. Free snacks! Del Mar Park 30 Del Mar Circle, Aurora

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SOUNDS OF SOUTHLANDS – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (6 PM) This night’s band is Chase n’ the Dream. He is truly an artist and a seasoned vocalist who sings a wide range of music, such as reggae, jazz, pop, R&B and blues. Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

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FOURTH OF JULY SPECTACULAR (6 PM – 10 PM) The city’s Municipal Center Great Lawn will feature live music, delicious food beginning at 6 p.m. and ends with a fireworks display revered as one of the best in Colorado. Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora www.auroragov.org

July 5

CENTENNIAL HOUSE OPEN DAYS (1 PM – 4 PM) Tour Centennial House, one of Aurora’s original homes built in 1890. Museum staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. Free. Centennial House 1671 Galena St Aurora 303.739.6661

MOVIES ON THE SQUARE – FROZEN (7:30 PM) Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT (9 AM – 1 PM) Recycle DVD players, computers, VCRs, stereos, printers, fax machines, cell phones, microwaves, small appliances and more. $2 for most items ($15 for televisions, rear projection TVs are $1 per inch diagonal, $10 for monitors). No charge for mouse, cables, other computer equipment and cell phones. Metech International Central Facilities Recycling Center 3646 E. Ellsworth Ave., Aurora 303.739.7173

July 16

AURORA SUMMER CONCERTS – PHAT DADDY (6:30 PM – 8 PM) High energy R&B, Rock and Contemporary Hits. Admission is free and food is available for sale on site. Utah Park 1800 S. Peoria St., Aurora 303.344.1500

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SOUNDS OF SOUTHLANDS – KORY BRUNSON BAND (6 PM) The band is Colorado’s answer to Rascal Flatts – performing their unique mix of country and rock favorites! Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

July 12

DELANEY FARM OPEN DAYS (1 PM – 4 PM) Tour the historic buildings, including the DeLaney Round Barn and the Gully Homestead House, & learn about the people who lived there 100 years ago. Free. DeLaney Farm 170 S. Chambers Rd., Aurora

MOVIES ON THE SQUARE – HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (7:30 PM) Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

July 17

AURORA SUMMER CONCERTS – CHRIS DANIELS & THE KINGS (6:30 PM – 8 PM) Chris Daniels & the Kings – Roots Rock and Roll with Horns. Admission is free and food is available for sale on site. Utah Park 1800 S. Peoria St., Aurora 303.344.1500

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SOUNDS OF SOUTHLANDS THAT EIGHTIES BAND (6 PM) Denver’s own That Eighties Band is one of the most popular 80’s tribute bands in America. Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

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MOVIES ON THE SQUARE – CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 (7:30 PM) Southlands Mall – 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

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July 24

AURORA SUMMER CONCERTS – HAZEL MILLER (6:30 PM – 8 PM) Featuring Hazel Miller – Blues, Jazz, R&B. Admission is free and food is available for sale on site. Meadowood Park 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 303.344.1500

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SOUNDS OF SOUTHLANDS – THE LONG RUN (6 PM) “I certainly didn’t expect to be transported so completely back to my youth. Thank you for making me feel twenty-five again, if only for a couple of hours. Randy would have loved your performance. You are most definitely in it for the long run. Amazing!”- Jenn Meisner Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

July 30

MOVIES ON THE SQUARE – THE LEGO MOVIE (7:30 PM) Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

July 31

AURORA SUMMER CONCERTS – RAISING CAIN (6:30 PM – 8 PM) Raising Cain – Pop/Rock Variety Dance Music. Admission is free and food is available for sale on site. Meadowood Park 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora 303.344.1500

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SOUNDS OF SOUTHLANDS MARGARITA BROTHERS BAND (6 PM) All the greatest beach and surf hits you can think of – from the Beach Boys and reggae to, of course, Jimmy Buffet. This is the ultimate sing-along band. Southlands Mall 6155 S. Mainstreet, Aurora www.shopsouthlands.com

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