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4 FROM THE PUBLISHER Back to School 5 OLYMPIC DREAMS Help Find the Right Olympic Sport 7 THE TASTE OF LONE TREE Don’t Miss This Fun Event 9 LONE TREE BREWING AT THE PARKER BREW FEST 11 THE BOOKENDS Relativity by Antonia Hayes 12 LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT 13 THE TASTE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
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LONE TREE Magazine AUGUST 2016 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 8
Back to School It has started...that time of year where all the families in the area start the scramble to find everything on the school supply list, hit the stores for new clothes to start the year off right and take a moment to ponder “where did the Summer go?”
This annual ritual is one that is met with both excitement and sadness. As a father of two sons, one of which will be a Senior in high school this year, I am dumfounded at how fast time has flown by. I am excited for the new adventures for my boys...excuse me, young men... and what the future holds but at the same time I am sad that they are growing up.
PUBLISHER MIKE WAID
mike.waid@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 700
ADVERTISING SALES JAMY BEATON
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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE
tiffany@waidpublishing.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH
Going to school for the first time was such a right of passage. I can still see my oldest son holding hands with our neighbor’s oldest daughter on the first day of school as they got on the bus together. His backpack firmly in place and her pig tails flopping back and forth. The start of their education... the growth of their lives as people. Such an excitement coupled with a palpable nervousness and their willingness to jump in with both feet to become “learners” at school. Parents also undergo huge changes this time of year. For those whose kids go off to school for the first time it will probably be filled with tears. For others it may be a time to take a big sigh of relief. In either case, emotions will abound.
During this transitional time, I have a challenge for our readers with kids going back to school...start an IMPACT JOURNAL with your kids. It is real simple, each week write down something they did to impact the world around them. Create a game of it...every day ask them to do one thing to make the world around them a little bit better. At the end of the week, talk with them about which of these things had the biggest impact on the world and write it down in the journal. It could be something as simple as holding the door open for someone...or perhaps spending a few minutes helping a classmate who is struggling with homework...or introducing themselves to a new kid and making a new friend. By doing this, not only will you create an incredible keepsake to remember how much your student has contributed to the world, but it will also help teach them the importance of making the world a better place. I have a feeling that in the process of doing this, each of us parents will probably learn a thing or two from our kids about what it means to truly be compassionate and caring for our community.
Enjoy this “back to school” season and remember to make an impact in our world by doing something everyday to make our community better than it was the day before.
jameson@waidpublishing.com
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Search Lone Tree Magazine is published 12 times per year by Waid Publishing (www. WaidPublishing.com), a division of Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (www.MikeWaid. com), 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134, 303-805-9455. Search Tree Magazine is available online at www. lonetreemagazine.com. Search Lone Tree Magazine is a trademarks 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 Waid Publishing. Copyright 2016 Search Lone Tree Magazine - All rights Reserved.
Olympic Dreams
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Every four years a majority of the world gathers to cheer their country’s athletes as they represent in the Summer Olympics. Many of us have always been fascinated with the Olympics. No matter if you are cheering a specific sport or for “Team USA”, we all become part of the “thrill of victory or the agony of defeat.” I have fond memories of watching the LA Olympics on TV when I was 10 years old. I went out back and dug up a long jump pit so I could practice…knowing that someday I would be representing the USA as a long jumper. I could hear the crowds cheering and feel that gold medal around my neck. Of course, life took me 5 SEARCH LONE TREE MAGAZINE
a different direction than a career in Track but my love for the Olympics has remained. As we watch the Olympics this year you may not realize but our youth do have options for training in Olympic sports…even without digging up their parents back yard. We have compiled a list of select clubs and programs in the area that provide training in various Olympic sports. Who knows, perhaps your young athlete will become a gold medal Olympian and all of us can watch them thank you for fostering their dreams of victory! Here’s to bringing home the GOLD for team USA and all those who support them!
Youth Archery Academy Highlands Ranch, CO 303-522-3183 youtharcheryacademy.net BASKETBALL Nothing But Net 303-921-5301 nbncoaching.com BOXING Delgado’s Boxing Gym 2333 Delgany Street Denver, CO 80216 303-432-8994 delgadosgym.com TOS Boxing Gym 3910 South Kalamath Englewood, CO 80110 303-246-8749 tosboxing.com CYCLING Modern Market Racing Parker 303-517-0019 6202 Cycling Club Castle Rock 6202cycling.org
DIVING Mile High Dive Club Highlands Ranch & Aurora learntodive.org Altitude Diving Club Denver altitudedivers.com EQUESTRIAN The Colorado Horse Park Parker chp.coth.com FENCING Fencing Academy of Denver 720-334-3579 Littleton, Parker & Longmont fencingacademyofdenver.com SOCCER (FOOTBALL) Colorado Storm Soccer 303-799-0151 coloradostorm.com Real Colorado Soccer 303-694-6882 realcolorado.net GYMNASTICS Momentum Athletic Center Parker 720-745-6656 Momentumathleticcenter.com Castle Rock Gymnastics 720-733-3687 crsgym.com
JUDO Dragon Heart Martial Arts Parker 720-989-1882 fightback360.com Denver Judo 719 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80204 303-591-9563 denverjudo.com SWIMMING SwimTLC swimtlc.com Aces Swim Club 303-741-1733 acesswimclub.com Colorado Stars teamunify.com TAEKWONDO Victory Taekwondo Center Parker 720-876-8501 parkertkd.com Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Parker 303-994-3376 kctkd.com Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Lone Tree 720-891-9497 tigerrockmartialarts.com
Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy Castle Rock 303-814-9300 hanleetaekwondoacademy. com TENNIS Parker Tennis 720-979-6880 Drop Shots Tennis Lone Tree 720-447-3722 Douglas County Tennis Castle Rock 720-979-6880 douglascountytennis.com WRESTLING Cronus Wrestling Club Parker 720-935-3007 EPR Mavericks Parker 303-335-8949 Grind Wrestling Club Castle Rock 319-241-5630 Highlands Ranch Wrestling Club Lone Tree 303-263-7880
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ARCHERY Full Rut Archery 3900 Country Road 174 Parker, CO 80134 303-840-9271 fullrutarchery.com
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IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR BREW ON!
Are you a connoisseur of craft beer? Do your friends compliment you on your extensive knowledge or beer? Do you simply like to enjoy a cold, frosty adult beverage from time to time? No matter if you are a seasoned craft beer taster or a new beer drinker, the 2016 Parker Brewfest is where you will want to be. Join other fans of the brew on August 20th at O’Brien Park in beautiful downtown Parker.
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During the Parker Brew Fest, two sessions will be available. The first session runs from noon to 3pm with the second A session starting R KE at 4pm and ending at 7pm. R Each session is limited to only 1,000 attendees so make sure you get your tickets online early as to not miss all the fun. Each attendee will receive a 2-ounce glass to roam the park and taste some of Colorado’s 9 SEARCH LONE TREE MAGAZINE
finest Craft Beers. In addition to the incredible liquid enjoyment, a variety of food trucks will be on hand adjacent to the park for your eating pleasure. Admission tickets are only $35 per person for general admission or you could go “big time” and purchase a VIP ticket for $50. Your VIP ticket gives you “front of the line” privileges throughout the fest. With 25 of the best local area craft brewers on hand, you won’t want TM to miss this great local community event. The Parker Brewfest is a fundraising event D A of the Cherry Creek Valley R COLO Rotary Club of Parker and all net proceeds will be donated to local charities.
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THEBOOKENDS
with Pam & Becky
Relativity
By Antonia Hayes Ethan is a brilliant young man with an intense interest in physics and astronomy. Although intelligent and mature, he struggles at connecting with his peers and is a bit of a loner. His mother Claire, has been raising him on her own and has sacrificed much to create a loving but protected world for him. His father has been absent from his life but Ethan’s curiosity is beginning to grow and he wants to know more about this man. Her carefully constructed life is about to tumble when Ethan gets sick and she is forced to confront secrets that have been buried for years. BECKY At first glance this book might look like it is for a science
enthusiast. Do you think that you have to love physics or astronomy to enjoy this story?
PAM I don’t think it is necessary to enjoy and engage in the story. However, it certainly enhances the details of the tale (I am speaking from personal experience as I do love physics and astronomy!). The author drew me into the book right away. Did you find this to be true for you, as well? BECKY I would never claim to love physics or astronomy but this story did pull me in quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the way this story developed. Ethan was delightfully written and stole my heart right away. He is considered a savant but was easy to relate to. What did you think about this precocious young boy? PAM I was also drawn to him from the beginning of the story. I agree with you, Becky; he was easy to relate to as we follow him through his daily routines, adventures, and discoveries. Ethan is being raised by his mother, a retired ballerina. What were your thoughts about this complex character? BECKY I like the way this character was developed. As I read I felt
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like she was someone that I would be friends with and I applaud her commitment to be a great mom, but I did get angry with her later in the story. Claire’s relationship, or lack thereof, with Ethan’s father, and his family hit a nerve for me. For very different reasons, I grew up without my father in the picture but his family was an important part of my life so it ruffled my feathers. Claire has severed all ties with the whole family. However, now that Ethan is twelve there are questions that he wants answered and he would like to know more about his father. What did you think of this fractured relationship?
separation from the whole family especially Ethan’s grandfather. Clever Ethan also attempts to make a time machine to learn more about his history. What did you think about this addition to the story?
PAM I loved this aspect of the story, as it captured the type of thinking (with no limits) often seen in children. Ethan was so sure that he would be able to create a time machine to go back into his past and he lost no time in implementing his plan. He had spent some time in the hospital, where he had become fast friends with his roommate. She was a regular in the hospital, as she experienced frequent seizures. She was just what the doctor ordered for Ethan at this point in his life. He struggled to make friends and his one true friend had recently succumbed to peer pressure and alienated Ethan. Did you love this new friend? BECKY She was a darling addition to this story. Although a
fairly small character she had a large impact on Ethan’s journey. I was left wanting to know more about this little lady. I love that the author included the harsh reality of not being accepted by peers and the weight of an illness while you are young. That type of writing gave depth to the characters. There is a layer to this story that we won’t discuss as it would be better to put the pieces together as you read. I mention this only to highlight that this story would give a book club some interesting topics to discuss. The author based this story on some of her own experiences and maybe that is why it has such a good flow. I enjoyed this book and have recommended it to others. Would you be interested in another story by this first time author?
PAM I completely understood Claire’s reasons behind separating Ethan from his father and his family. However, as Ethan got older, he had many questions about his father and his past. He became more desperate to find answers to these questions, but Claire wanted to keep the past buried and keep Ethan away from the family. Ethan was determined to learn about his father and was able to find clues as he searched their home and his mother’s phone. Did you expect Ethan to follow his leads? Would you have done the same?
PAM I would be very interested in another story by this author. I was drawn into the story immediately and absolutely loved the science component! We will continue this theme of mothers and the children they love as we read We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Letty Espinosa must learn to be a mother to her children after many years of being a bystander in their lives. Will she be able to make this transition? Join us to find out!
BECKY Ethan had a significant clue fall into his lap so I wasn’t surprised that he continued his search. I didn’t have that much curiosity about my father because of my relationships with the rest of his family. Maybe that’s why I didn’t like her choice to create
A special thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy of Relativity in exchange for an honest review.
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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MR. ELEPHANT’S RIO TOUR Written by Janie Dullard Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Mr. Elephant is an unusual elephant. For one thing, he has a job – as a tour guide! Come along as Mr. Elephant guides young readers on a fascinating tour of Rio de Janeiro. With the help of his famous yellow umbrella, he’ll introduce you to the culture, traditions and iconic landmarks of the Marvelous City. Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour is a fun way for children (and their parents) to explore the fascinating city that will be hosting the world for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kids will enjoy the colorful illustrations of places and animals, while parents and teachers will love the opportunity to introduce fun facts about Brazil. As a bonus, when the Olympics come to Rio, kids will be excited to recognize the different places they’ve already learned about in the book.
CAN YOU FIX SAM’S TOE? By Swarna Shiv
Sam’s family lives in a very friendly neighborhood. And that’s a good thing, too! For one day, while Sam plays hopscotch in her favorite flats, her shoe falls off and she lands right on her toe! It hurts so much! It’s time to head off to visit the neighbors to discover who can help Sam’s toe! There must be someone very special who knows all about how to heal a toe. But who could it be? Join Sam, a curious little girl with a hurt toe, as she ventures through her neighborhood with her mother in search of just the right someone who can fix her toe! Can You Fix Sam’s Toe is available online at barnesandnoble.com
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Taste
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August 18, 2016 | 5-8pm | Douglas County Events Center The CenturyLink Taste of Douglas County, the largest premier food tasting event in Douglas County, will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016. Hours of the event are 5-8 PM at the Douglas County Events Center on the grounds of the Douglas County Fair in Castle Rock. This beautiful indoor, air conditioned facility offers the perfect setting for this type of event. It also offers plenty of free parking.
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“The Taste” will once again offer food samplings from some of the area’s finest food service establishments. Join the Viewhouse in Centennial, Old Stone Church, Outback Steak-
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house, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Pegasus, Black Eyed Pea, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, B & B Cafe, India’s Castle, Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant, Southern Hospitality Barbecue, Crave Real Burgers, and other area favorites. Approximately 50 food service establishments, big and small, casual and fine dining, participate. BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR: See some of the top chefs in the county compete in a cooking competition. Judges will award a first, second, and third place trophy. Some of the participants will include previous winner Jeff Richard from Crave Real Burgers, Mike Hernandez from
Blue Nectar Innovative Mexican Grill, Chef Jeff Gebott from Southern Hospitality, A.J. Doonan from Papa Bear Catering, and Jose Guerrero from Viewhouse. Judges include Teresa Farney, food editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette, and other local celebrities. There will also be a display of new HarleyDavidson motorcycles from Rocky Mountain H-D, and the 2017 Chevrolets from Medved Autoplex. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tasteofdouglascounty.com.
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