September 2016 Search Parker Magazine by Bret Tueller

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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From the Publisher Get Uncomfortable Experience Parker History - Local - To-Do Events Calendar What’s Going On In Parker Welcome to the NEW Parker Library High Tech Library Your Librarian: Linda Vincent Little Bookworms Your Librarian: Andrea Wyant A Place for Adults Too! Your Librarian: Andrew Roth

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Downtown Parker Where to Park in Downtown Parker Oktoberfest Don’t miss this family event! Monty Python’s SPAMalot Comes to Parker

Barker Days Fun Times for You & Your Pooch The Bookends We Never Asked for Wings Local Author Spotlight Two Local Books to Check Out Dr. Dan for Today Are You Suffering from Depression? Chef’s Spotlight Rick Esper from elev. 5900

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FROMTHEpublisher Get Uncomfortable

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PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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September is here and we are all settling into our next season change, welcoming fall and its crisp nights and cooler days. This time of year is normally not associated with making a change in your life, which is usually thought of around new years, but I find it a good time to self reflect on our lives. Many times when I talk to groups I remind them that, as humans, we have the right to be ordinary. We have the right to go through the paces and simply exist. However, as citizens of the United States, we have an obligation to be extraordinary. We have a duty to make our world a better place by going above and beyond with everything we do. This is a difficult taks to embrace sometimes. It is easy to fall into our “comfort zone” and fly under the radar screen, but sometimes we need to shake up that “zone” and get uncomfortable. If you think about history, change never occurs when things are comfortable. Innovation never occurs during the status quo. Rather, during times of stretching ourselves into new areas we find new breakthroughs. I can remember many years ago when I decided to serve my community and run for office. I’m not going to lie, it was scary. I was constantly plagued with internal doubt and full of “what ifs” that had the potential to

cloud the excitement of serving my community. As I embark on my third campaign those road blocks still exist, but I’ve learned that it is important to use them as springboards into something great. Last year about this time I was asked to do something I’d never done before...act in a play. Honestly, I was scared out of my mind to perform in a play. I have no problem with being infront of large crowds but this was different...I had lines and lots of others depending on my performance. At the end of the run of “West Side Story” I looked back and realized how much it changed my life and how it showed me that we each should get uncomfortable and push our boundaries. Now, one year later, I am getting ready to appear in my next performance...SPAMalot. Still scary...still difficult...still exciting...still life changing. This fall I am challenging each of you to get uncomfortable...push your limits...try something new that you would never do. It is only there, at the point where we are outside of our comfort zones, where we can grow into better people. Use these new experiences to inspire those around you to expand and grow. Be a leader by demonstrating that it is okay to try new things, to fail at them, to succeed at them and to grow because of them.

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Search Parker 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 Parker Magazine is available online at www.SearchParker. com. Search Parker 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 Search Parker Magazine. Copyright 2016 Search Parker Magazine - All rights Reserved.

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Saturday, September 17th, join the Healing Warriors Program for the 4th Annual Hot Rods and Heroes Gala at the Vehicle Vault Gallery, against the backdrop of a fantastic collection of rare and exotic vehicles from all over the world. The Gala will feature a dinner, open bar, drawings and games for prizes as well as a live and a silent auction. The evening’s keynote speaker will be Hall of Famer Richard “Goose” Gossage, who played

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AN EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE LAGUNA BEAUTY BAR

Ever wish you could blink and magically make things happen – like the house getting cleaned or the laundry folded? Well, the team at Laguna Beauty Bar can’t make that happen, but they do work their own brand of magic! Laguna Beauty Bar specializes in luxury lash extensions, permanent cosmetics and skincare services. They use only top medical grade products in the salon including all their lash products, which are made by Xtreme lashes, the premier training and retailer in lash extensions business. They pride themselves in doing lash extensions that are not only beautiful but also not harmful to clients’ natural lashes. Owner Crystal Harmon specializes in permanent cosmetics, such as Eyeliner, 3-D Microblade Eyebrows, Lip Color and 3-D Areola Artistry for breast cancer survivors. Laguna Beauty Bar’s menu of skincare services, including facials, peels and microdermabrasion, are all results driven and created specifically for Colorado’s dry climate. They carry (and use) the Image skincare line exclusively. Laguna Beauty Bar is centrally located in the heart of Parker, and open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-6pm, Saturday from 9am-4pm. 19023 E. Plaza Drive – 720.355.0123 www.lagunabeautybar.com or Find them on Facebook! 5 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

for nine different teams in his twenty-one seasons in the Major Leagues. VIP Ticket holders will be able to attend a private Champagne Reception where they will have the opportunity to visit with Goose, enjoy a private tour of the classic car gallery prior to the Gala’s start and a Healing Warriors Program golf shirt. Healing Warriors’ mission is to advance individual wellbeing for Veterans and their families. They provide Acupuncture, CranioSacral therapy and healing touch to Active Duty and Veteran service members to assist with pain management and PTSD symptoms. Get your tickets now for a wonderful night out benefitting an amazing program and services for our service men and women and their families. For more information on Healing Warriors Program or to purchase your Gala tickets, go to healingwarriorsprogram.org.

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The Fonder School was started by Miriam Fonder, in her home, shortly after moving to the area with her husband, Hubert, in 1865. Soon, a log schoolhouse was built down on Cherry Creek and students came from all around the area, including Pine Grove, now Parker. That structure burned in 1884 and was replaced with a more durable structure made of Rhyolite stone. The school had blackboard lined walls, kerosene lamps and was heated by a pot bellied stove. Water was provided by a well and early on the windows had shutters, possibly to provide protection from Indian attacks, which were numerous. Outside the building was a horse barn used to shelter animals children rode to school, as well as the boys’ and girls’ outhouses. The school closed in 1949; Norma Gartrell, a long-time Parker resident, was the Fonder School’s last teacher. After closing, it was used for storage and as a barn. In the early 1970s it was restored by its owner, then the South Suburban Water & Sanitation District, now the Pinery Water and Waste Water District. Courtesy of the Parker Area Historical Society

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Parker Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Downtown Parker on Mainstreet www.parkeronline.org

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Town Council Meeting 7:00pm Parker Town Hall – Council Chambers parkeronline.org

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Barker Days 9:00am-3:00 H2O’Brien Pool parkerrec.com/216/ Barker-Days

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Marriage Conference: Fan the Flames – Before Love Dies PACE Center 9:00am-2:30pm www.parkeronline.org

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Lessons & Lemonade Hobby Lobby 9:30am-12:45pm parkerartistsguild.com

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Joyful Celebration FREE Concert Benefiting Parker Task Force Joy Lutheran Church and Preschool 9:30am www.joylc.org

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Art For Horses 2016 – Opening Night Reception PACE Center 5:30pm parkerarts.org

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Comedy and Cocktails: Deacon Gray Schoolhouse Theater 8:00pm parkerarts.org

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The Uncharted Series: SHEL PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org

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Friday Night Jazz: The Great Ladies of Jazz Schoolhouse Theater 7:30pm parkerarts.org

Deep Space Comedy Night Benefitting the Parker Task Force/Food Bank Deep Space Event Center 6:30pm-10:30pm www.deepspace.me/ comedy

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Parker Oktoberfest O’Brien Park www.parkeroktoberfest. com

Hot Rods and Heroes Vehicle Vault 5:00pm-9:00pm healingwarriorsprogram. org

Parent-Child Art Class Hobby Lobby 9:30am-12:00pm parkerartistsguild.com

Tour de Cure Colorado All Day Salibury Park www.diabetes.org/ coloradotourdecure

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PACE Patio Party: Dearling – FREE EVENT PACE Center 6:00pm parkerarts.org

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Old Town Wine Walk 5:00pm-8:00pm Downtown Parker www.parkerchamber.com

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dance academy N OW E NRO LLING FOR FALL CLASSES! BALLET POINTE H I P H O P LY R I C A L CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TUMBLING NUTCR ACKER P E R F O R M A N C E C O. B A L L E T C O. AGES 2.5-18 303-524-9713 16522 Keystone Blvd., Unit F , Parker, 80134 summitdanceacademy.com, facebook.com/summitdanceacademy Conveniently located in the heart of Parker, at Stonegate Village, with ample parking and easy access, our 3800 sq. ft facility offers a comfortable waiting area for parents and three rehearsal studios with quality sprung flooring and professional sound systems. Summit offers various programs for all ages, inlcuing many performance opportunities for recreational and competitive dancers. The end of the dance season is celebrated with performances at the Lone Tree Arts Center. New students are

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“I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” –Laura Bush If you don’t share the former First Lady’s opinion just yet, you soon will. After months of hard work and years of planning, the doors to the new Douglas County Libraries’ Parker location will open, welcoming readers with open arms beginning with the Grand Opening Celebration on September 24th. This exquisite new building, located at 20105 East Mainstreet, across from the PACE Center and Town Hall, is the last of the three newest locations to open. Parker’s new library caps a successful campaign to launch dynamic new libraries and services that enhance lifelong learning.

“The Grand Opening will be an event to remember—the perfect opportunity for the community to build new memories in a more patron-friendly space,” Amy Long added. “We’ve added new materials to the collection, but more importantly, we’ve greatly expanded the space for patrons to sit, read, study and meet. We can’t wait to show them around!”

Parker’s new library is 42,000 square feet of absolutely amazing. Two floors house a much more spacious layout than the library’s previous location. Kids can enjoy a dedicated area for interactive play and Storytimes, all library cardholders can play (or work) in the digital creativity lab and students and professionals can collaborate in high-tech study rooms and meeting spaces. Getting to the new library will be easier as well, with vastly increased parking and a convenient, drive up materials return.

Prior to the library’s opening ceremony, you have an opportunity to take part in a one of a kind community event. Join your friends and bring your family to take part in the community bookworm from 9am-11am Saturday morning. Much like the bookworm that moved books to the existing location when it opened, this 0.8 mile human chain will help move the last books from the old location to the new one, but a lot of hands are needed to make it happen! It’s a great chance to be a part of saying goodbye to the existing location and welcoming the whole community to the amazing new library. Aerial video and photos will be captured using a drone along the bookworm route! Register to be part of this exciting move at DouglasCountyLibraries. org/NewsEvents or 303-791-7323. Be sure to include your email address at registration to keep updated on important details that day.

“The Parker community loves its library, but hasn’t always loved how difficult it’s been to get in and out of. We designed the new building with them in mind, providing much more parking; easier browsing of materials; nearly triple the space to sit and stay awhile; and more study rooms, meeting rooms and event space,” says Branch Manager Amy Long.

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The Grand Opening ceremony will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, September 24th, and will include remarks from DCL Executive Director Bob Pasicznyuk, Parker Branch Manager Amy Long, and Town of Parker Mayor Mike Waid, as well as the hitching post dedication to Parker’s Kime family. The beams used to make this unique architectural detail were part of the old Quonset hut that was in O’Brien Park. A few other fun surprises are planned as well!

Once open, the library will host ongoing activities throughout the day and light refreshments will be served. Three Storytimes are planned at noon, 2pm and 4pm.

Ironically, words on a page don’t nearly do our new library justice. You really have to see it for yourself to take in all it has to offer. Parker residents are so incredibly lucky to have this beautiful new building in the heart of Downtown Parker and it will most definitely be another reason we can be proud to call Parker home.

Volunteer Opportunities: Douglas County Libraries in Parker is looking for opening-day volunteers! If you’re interested in helping at the Parker library’s Grand Opening and want to earn volunteer hours, please sign up for a shift at VolunteerConnectDC.org or contact Sylvia Wilkinson at swilkinson@dclibraries.org or 303-841-6942 11 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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A “hands on” variable light wall awaits visitor’s touch and will provide hours of creative exploration.

Welcome to Your High Tech Library If technology interests you, then Parker’s new library is going to be your new favorite place to work and play. Our new branch is a virtual multimedia playground. In addition to the laptop vending, Parker’s new branch will house services unmatched anywhere else in the area. All library cardholders will have access to unbelievable media equipment giving you the opportunity to play (or work) in the digital creativity lab or the Recording Studio on the first

floor (this space was formerly known as the Fusion Lab.) Let your imagination take shape in the Recording Studio using a green screen that can be utilized by professionals and students alike to create short films, videos, musical compositions, anime videos, video resumes, or anything else budding film makers can imagine. Parker’s library will also have equipment that patrons can use to digitize old home videos and transfer VHS to DVD. None of the other library branches offer this kind of space or equipment. This state of the art equipment is available to patrons of all ages with a library card. Reservations will be available in three hour blocks. Simply contact the library staff to reserve the whole lab, one or

more computers or a specific piece of equipment. One-on-one training will be available by appointment as well. For those still struggling with their tablets, electronic readers or their new smart watch, the library will still offer their Tech Together classes in which skilled librarians will happily provide you with one-on-one assistance with whatever gadget you need some help understanding. From the convenience of checking out a laptop to get some work or school projects complete to the incredible multi-media equipment; the new Library is so much more than a place to grab a book. Discover all it has to offer when they open their doors later this month!

Meet Your Librarian

Linda Vincent, Assistant Librarian HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE LIBRARY? 15 years in Oct. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR JOB? The patrons I meet and their questions. I am always learning something new every day.

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TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOU. Besides working at the library, Colorado has so much to offer, I love to be outdoors hiking, taking photographs and geocaching. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. I enjoy mysteries and historical fiction 13 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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Little Bookworms Within the library’s incredibly spacious 42,000 square feet lies a haven carved out especially for little readers. On the Parker Library’s first floor, families will find a space dedicated to little ones where they can play, explore and discover all the adventure that lies within the pages of books in the library. The children’s area features glass “air walls” that can be opened and closed to the main library area. In what’s sure to be one of the main attractions, kids can explore “The Interactive.” This is a fun Dino-like wall that will allow kids to climb, crawl, play and read. The Wiggle Round, which is in the same general area, is an enclosed space that will give toddlers a safe place to crawl around with mom or dad seated comfortably nearby. Definitely sure to be a favorite for moms and dads!

The library’s popular programs for young readers will continue; with Storytime for little ones 5 and under, Toddler Time for those between the ages of 2-4, Kids’ Zone and Bark for Books for those 6-12 and #TeenThing for book lovers 13 and up. Popular children’s author, Kate DiCamillo said, “Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift.” Parker’s new library wraps this gift of reading in the most beautiful package for you to share with your children. To view the monthly calendar of events or find out more about the programs at the library, visit douglascountylibraries.org

Meet Your Librarian

Andrea Wyant Youth Librarian awyant@dclibraries.org

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE LIBRARY? 11 years WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR JOB AT DCL? From Parker Library Staff to babies in storytime. From teens wanting to volunteer to parents searching for the best series for their emerging reader. From the 5th grader who needs the perfect book to spark a love of reading to the exhausted mom who can’t get her baby to sleep for more than 2 hours. In short, the people! TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOU: I played volleyball at Fort Hays State University, and then for one year semi-professionally in the Netherlands. Volleyball was my life before I met my husband, Jared, and he swept me off of my feet. In October, I’ll be inducted into the FHSU Sports Hall of Fame surrounded by my former teammates, and my family.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? You don’t ask a librarian this question. Now I have to punish you by giving you two: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WEBSITE? In November, my favorite website will be DCL.org, the glorious, shorter version of douglascountylibraries.org with much improved functionality. 17 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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A Place For Adults Too! The extraordinary new Parker Library isn’t just for kids. Amenities offered to students and adults far exceed the expectations of your friendly, neighborhood library. The library’s second floor offers a more classic library experience with numerous quiet places to read, study, meet with colleagues, book clubs or just catch up with friends. The civic spaces throughout the library are now doubled with six study rooms, two conference/meeting rooms and an Event Hall with high-tech amenities for displaying content from your laptop or other devices wirelessly. The Event Hall opens onto a cozy terrace looking westward with views into the new park that is currently in the works. There are numerous nooks within the library for less formal gatherings. You can curl up by the fireplace with a great book upstairs in The Den or check out The Lounge with café-style seating and laptop vending, allowing you to

check out a MacBook or laptop using your library card. The Lounge is adjacent to the learning commons, offering adults and students a space to engage in diverse learning activities. If you need a quiet spot all to yourself, feel free to hide away in one of the interactive alcoves, located on both floors of the library. All in all, there is THREE TIMES the space to sit and read, work or study at this new location. This new location will still offer first rate programs and classes for students and adults including Adult Literacy as well as High School Equivalency prep for teens and adults. Utilizing the library’s incredible amenities isn’t the only perk for patrons. Now that materials will be spread out over the increased space, they will be easier to find. Spaces to park will also be easier to find as this new location has increased parking – 163 spaces with additional spaces in the adjacent park once it is complete! To make returning materials easier, a drive-up book drop will be right outside so you can return your books without even getting out of the car!

Meet YourLibrarian Andrew Roth

Adult Services Librarian

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THE LIBRARY? 4 Years WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT YOUR JOB ? It’s always gratifying to help someone get the information they are looking for. Whether it’s sharing a new book, assisting with a homework project, helping grow a business, or finding funding for a nonprofit – we’re in the business of helping and that’s rewarding. TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT YOU: Past careers include being a manufacturing engineer and owner of a toy store – an unconventional path to library land. Also, I love wearing fun socks.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK? I don’t think I have a favorite but love the imagery of books by Haruki Murakami and enjoyed his novel “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage.“ WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WEBSITE? theonion.com – often tasteless, but always funny. 19 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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With all of the growth of Parker, our Downtown area is becoming busier with shoppers, diners and event-goers. There are some fun events we all can look forward to in the upcoming months! With all of the fun activities and events in our downtown area, residents need to know that there is AMPLE FREE parking available. Did you know that there are over 1,000 public parking places in and around Downtown Parker? See the map in this spread to show you where those Public Parking areas are located. So, where do you park when visiting Downtown Parker?

September’s Featured Downtown Businesses Rory’s Diner 11020 S Pikes Peak Drive Suite 150 Parker, CO 80138 720-708-2889 rorysdiner.net

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Beautiful Art Picture Framing 19501 E. Mainstreet Suite 103 Parker, CO 80138 720- 627-5922 beautifalartpictureframing.com Mainstreet Dental 19751 E Mainstreet Suite R-8 Parker, CO 80138 303-955-8490 smilewithmainstreetdental.com

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There are over 200 parking spots at O’Brien Park. The St. Matthews parking lot behind the Tailgate is another great public parking option. There are many parking spots behind the Mainstreet Center that will put you walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and businesses in the area. The PACE Center is also an option for public parking and just a short walk to everything including the new Parker Library opening up this summer. We are so fortunate to have FREE PARKING in our town, so take advantage of not having to pay to park. Take pride in and enjoy YOUR Downtown Parker!

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT 1 Deep Space Workplace & Event Center 2 PACE Center and The Schoolhouse 31 Blue Talon Photography

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FOOD & BEVERAGE 3 elev. 5900 4 Fika Coffee House 5 Indochine Cuisine 6 Las Delicias 7 Nomelie Cupcakes 8 Parker Garage 9 Swirls Frozen yogurt 10 The Tailgate Tavern & Grill 12 Vines Wine Bar 35 Rocket Fizz 37 Rory’s Diner

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 11 Wolf Chiropractic 13 All EyesOn U, LLC 14 Seven Seas HAIR Salon 28 Me Me Me Salon 32 Parker Day & Med Spa 36 Mainstreet Dental

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SERVICES 15 Debbie Lewis Properties 16 Farmers Insurance 17 Mango Mortgage 18 Osgood Team Real Estate 19 Travel Leaders 29 Parker Area Chamber/Visitors Center 30 Staffing with Bliss 33 Monograms by KK 34 JTS Real Estate

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SHOPPING 20 Beautiful Art Picture Framing, Inc. 21 Bonne’ Bella Boutique 22 Fruits of our Spirit 23 Mainstreet Flower Market 24 Mainstreet General Store 25 Parker Panache 26 Pinetree Jewelers 27 Victoria Marie Jewelers

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Continue to ensure ﬁscal eﬃciency by paying down debt while increasing revenue. Streamline policies to create a positive business environment while actively growing all of Parker’s economy. Continue to build government transparency, accountability and trust through open communication and dialog.

Continue Parker’s legacy as a place to call “home.”

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Continue to strengthen our world-class public safety record.

Guten Tag to the New Parker Oktoberfest! his year’s 11th Annual Oktoberfest T Festival is much more than your average Biergarten. The weekend of September 16th18th is going to be a celebration unlike any other. Of course, there will be fantastic German music and dancers, incredible German food and the always amazing beer & wine to sample; but organizers and sponsors of this year’s festival have a lot more up their sleeve.

Kick things off Friday night at the “Rocktoberfest Concert” in O’Brien Park from 6:00pm-10:30pm. In Germany, they often celebrate with Bluegrass and Rock, so Parker is starting a new tradition and celebrating with a progressive evening of mixed acts from the main stage starting with the best in Colorado Bluegrass and rockin’ out by the evening’s end. This opening evening will also serve as a Grand Celebration for Parker Oktoberfest’s new German Bier and presenting sponsor, Erdinger Weissbrau. Erdinger is the world’s largest wheat beer brewery, widely available and popular across Germany and Europe. There are currently nine varieties available, eight of which will be served at Oktoberfest. Come for the music; stay for the new food court, beverage and select vendor access!

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Along with Erdinger Bier, Oktoberfest has so much more on the schedule. BINGOfest will make its premiere and give festival goers a chance to win from games, pull tabs and raffles. You may have played You Glow Bingo after one of the Parker Wine Walks – now it’s coming to Okotberfest! Games will be played Saturday from 12-6pm and 8-10:30pm, Sunday 11am-1:30pm and again from 2-5pm. Check out the speed bingo during the day

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and the big You Glow Bingo in the evening. Hundreds of dollars in Bingo prize money, fun games and even instant winning pull tabs. Cards can be purchased for just $10/person (parents must buy cards for kids under the age of 18.) All weekend long, live music will be played on the main stage as well as not-to-be-missed action on the competition stage. Registration for events will be open all day, all weekend. Hold your Schnitzel and Strudel; Oktoberfest isn’t just for the 21 and older crowd! The whole family can get in on the Bavarian fun with the Children’s Arts and Crafts area, inflatables, Midway Games, contests for kids (and adults), Face Painting and the always adorable German Baby Attire Competition. There’s nothing better than tiny Lederhosen. Check out the rock climbing walls, egg tosses, and family races. Of course, be sure to brush up on your Chicken Dance skills for that and other fun contests. Between the live music, live attractions, Bingo, great food and beer, terrific vendors, fun and games for the kids – and did we mention the amazing food and beer? The 11th Annual Parker Oktoberfest is the perfect way to spend the weekend and welcome fall. Prost! New extended hours! Friday from 6pm-10:30pm, Saturday 11am10:30pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm For more information, go to www.parkeroktoberfest.com

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“… And Now For Something Completely Different!” Spamalot, a new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” gallops onto the PACE Center’s mainstage September 30th – October 16th. Fans of the film and all things Monty Python will thoroughly enjoy this absurd musical that is jam-packed with cheeky British comedy. The story follows King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy as they try to recruit Knights of the Round Table to join them in Camelot and their quest for the Holy Grail. Rude Frenchmen, cancan dancers, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker Girls, killer rabbits, catapulting cows, and the somewhat odd Knights who say “ni” are just part of the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his knights of the very very very round table. Unlike the movie, Director Kelly McAllister promises that this “outrageous, funny and charming” musical happens “around the audience.” The cast will be in the audience and the audience will be on the stage for this “insanely fun and crazy show.” McAllister’s goal is to make the production as fun as possible for both the cast and the audience. From having The Hand of God come down from the ceiling, to creating Vegas-style castles on set, to extending the entertainment out to the lobby during intermission (Yes… they’ll be selling SPAM), this musical promises memorable experiences and nonstop laughter throughout. Casting for this slapstick comedy was humorous as well, attracting a talented team of actors from all over Colorado. Admittedly, they are not British, but McAllister laughs that “the worse their accents are, the better actually.” Adding to the absurdity of the play, Parker’s own Mayor Mike Waid makes an appearance in the production as a bearded super hero. Spamalot pokes fun at almost everyone and everything, without apology. So if you’re looking for an impertinent, irreverent, disrespectful, and sometimes just plain rude musical that’s all in good fun, contact the PACE Center’s Box Office at www.ParkerArts.org or 303.805.6800 for tickets. But, please, if you are easily offended, take King Arthur’s advice and “Run away!” Kelly McAllister Kelly is an experienced director, actor, educator, playwright, and was a senior reviewer for nytheatre.com. As a director, Kelly has worked locally with the Denver JCC/Wolf Theatre Academy, the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids, Mapleton School District, The Watershed School of Boulder, The Squeaky Stage, The Renaissance Program in Boulder and many more. Kelly has taught, acted and directed all over the country, including Colorado, California and NYC. He has written both plays and musicals, winning several awards. His plays have been produced all over the United States, as well as Canada, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovak Republic, Dubai, and Brazil. He wrote and directed Strong Tea, a short film, and recently wrote the play, April’s Fool, which was featured at 2014 New York International Fringe Festival. Kelly directed StageDoor’s How to Succeed, Wedding Singer, Anything Goes, Sweet Charity, and The Drowsy Chaperone.

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ABOUT PARKER ARTS PARKER ARTS encompasses the many facilities and events that the Town of Parker’s Cultural Department oversees, including a wide variety of local, regional, national and international cultural, arts, scientific and educational programming and rentals. The PACE Center is home to a 536-seat theater, 250-seat amphitheater, Bellco art gallery, event room, dance studio, culinary kitchen, and several classrooms. The historic Schoolhouse on Mainstreet houses a cozy 200-seat theater, small art gallery, gym, and vintage classrooms. The century-old Ruth Memorial Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the perfect setting for small wedding, church groups or quiet meetings. For more information about Parker Arts, visit www.ParkerArts.org. 31 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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Celebrate the End of the Dog Days of Summer with Barker Days! Get ready for a dog-gone good time! One of Parker’s most loved annual events welcomes dogs to take a dip in the pool when Parker Parks and Recreation presents Barker Days 2016 with Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply on Saturday, Sept. 10th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at O’Brien Park. Barker Days creates a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball field and H2O’Brien Pool, complete with canine activities and dog-related vendors. The pool, which will be closed to humans for the season and neutralized to be dog-friendly, will be transformed into the water feature of this canine playground. Pups can chase balls and Frisbees on the baseball field, have a go on the agility course, or just hang out with fellow furry friends and rub noses with dog-related service and product providers. A separate play area will be provided for smaller dogs that prefer to play with pooches their own size. In order to ensure a fun and safe event, owners are asked to follow certain guidelines. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Dogs must wear current rabies and ID tags at all times, which will be checked at the event entrance. A complete list of guidelines can be found at www.ParkerRec. com\BarkerDays.

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Registration for Barker Days is $6 per Parker-resident dog and $8 for non-residents; their humans are free. Due to the popularity of this event, it is highly recommended that you preregister at www.ParkerRec.com\ BarkerDays. Registration the day of the event will be on a space-available basis. Dogs who pre-register will have expedited check in and receive a “doggie bag” of treats. For additional event information, call the Parker Recreation Center at 303.841.4500 or email mnakashima@ parkeronline.org.

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We Never Asked for Wings By Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Letty Espinosa has relied upon her mother to raise her children. She works numerous jobs to support her two children, her mother, her father, and herself. However, she has never been responsible for her children, other than in a ﬁnancial aspect. Her children, now ﬁfteen and six, become her responsibility as her mother and father return to their home in Mexico. Letty must learn many lessons as she discovers how to become a mother to her children. PAM This book caught my attention, as we enjoyed another story by this author quite some time ago. I struggled greatly with Letty’s character. I was frustrated by her behavior and the choices she made with respect to her family. Did you have trouble connecting to this character? BECKY Letty was not a character that I enjoyed very much but

she would create some interesting conversation for a book club. She is in her thirties but is just now taking responsibility for her two children. The first is born when she is a teen so it gives us a small glimpse into the realities of teen pregnancy. I think that this story sugar coated her transition to full time motherhood, especially with a teenager, and that is what bothered me. Would you have liked her better if her struggles were more realistic?

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PAM I think I would have respected her more if the struggle were more realistic. However, I still don’t think I would have connected with her because her choices were so immature and self-centered. As Letty reflects on her experiences as a mother, she obviously feels slighted by her mother. She was spared the responsibility of being a mother, but she also missed the bonding and special experiences with her children. How did you feel about this aspect of the story? Did you feel that it flipped the perspective of the reader?

and their struggles. I would have loved for the author to have delved deeper into that topic. Were you left wanting more or were the other storylines enough for this book?

PAM This storyline provided a look into the world of illegal immigrants from a specific point of view. The author shows the reader this world through the viewpoint of a family. Although I would have liked the author to go a bit deeper into this storyline, the others were also intriguing. When their grandparents return to Mexico, it throws the family into turmoil. But, do you believe they knew what they were doing for this small family? BECKY The grandfather was ready to spend his final days in his

BECKY That’s an interesting point to make. I think that was possibly the author’s intention but it didn’t work for me. I didn’t like Letty from the beginning of the story and liked her even less by the end. For the most part, I feel like the characters weren’t developed much and it felt like a young adult novel to me. Letty’s son, Alex and his love interest, Yesenia, were the most interesting part of this story. What did you think about this young love?

true home, which was Mexico. The grandmother was completely dedicated to her husband and chose not to leave his side and adamantly stayed with him. I guess that it’s possible that the grandmother arranged this situation to force Letty to mother her children, but I don’t think that she left with the intent to put Letty’s family back together. I was shocked that the grandmother abruptly left two children that she had been raising and hoped that Letty would step up to a position that she had ignored for fifteen years. I feel like the grandmother was forced to choose between her husband and the grandchildren. Unfortunately, we don’t get to know the grandparents well during this story. Do you think it would have added more insight and a greater connection if we could have known these characters better?

PAM I enjoyed this aspect of the story and it helped me to connect with Alex. Alex and Yesenia have numerous challenges in their personal lives and their school lives. These challenges ultimately bring them closer together and they begin to rely on this relationship for support. Did you feel that they found this in each other, as they lacked it at home?

PAM Knowing their side of the story would have helped me understand the dynamics between Letty and her mother and how they shaped the relationships within the family. A long time ago, we read another book by this author, “The Language of Flowers.” Now that we have discussed a second book, would you be tempted to pick up another by this author?

BECKY This was such a sweet relationship, as only young love

BECKY I would definitely look at this author again. I enjoyed the

can be, and it definitely filled a void that each one had. Alex was struggling with losing his grandparents and adjusting to his mother. Yesenia’s arms became the safe haven for his broken heart. Yesenia was living with her mother and had a physical impairment that created a difficult situation for her at school. Although these last two characters are small in this story, they created the most interesting situation. Yesenia’s mother, Carmen is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. It gave us a small glimpse into that world

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storyline and flow of The Language of Flowers more than this book so I will look at some reviews before automatically buying her next novel. It’s time to move on to a spooky book for the October issue. Join us next month as we read Secrets of Hallstead House by Amy Reade. Macy is a nurse that has accepted a temporary job to care for a wealthy lady recovering from surgery. This should have been an easy job on a beautiful island, but strange things are happening in this remote area near Canada.

LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT STILL MISSING MAX:

FINDING HOPE AFTER MY MARINE SON’S DEATH By Julie Burget Schrock

Missing Max is a compelling story of one mother’s journey as Julie recalls the extraordinary events surrounding the death of her Marine son, Corporal Max W. Donahue, who was killed in Afghanistan in August, 2010. You will share her despair, fears, tears and finally, her hope as Julie moves through the days and months following word of Max’s injury, and then his death. Missing Max is a must-read for anyone who has lost a loved one. It encourages the reader to live a life focused on making their lost loved one proud. Julie writes of moving through the grieving process and, through her faith and the love of family and friends, begins the healing process and going forward with her life. Julie’s hope in writing Max’s story is that it will provide strength, hope, courage and faith to those who need it. And she hopes that Max, and all fallen soldiers, will never be forgotten. Still Missing Max: The Expanded Version tells of the intimate way God carried Julie through the years following Max’s death. Even if the reader doesn’t share her faith, most won’t dispute that something miraculous was and is occurring.

INSPECTOR HUNNAM MYSTERY: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER By Davin Colten

An impetuous young girl helps the gorgeous Inspector Hunnam solve the case, in this suspenseful, romantic, murder-mystery adventure set in 1920’s London. 1928 London, we are introduced to all the guests who are attending the murder mystery dinner, two attractive party girls, a young couple from West Sussex, a mother and daughter, and a last minute reservation, are among the interesting guest list. One by one they arrive at the elegant Brown’s Hotel, where the host greets them, and the murder mystery event begins. Halfway through the evening, one of the guests is murdered! A room full of suspects, we find out the victim had many enemies, and several of the guests had a motive for murder. The tall, blonde, gorgeous, Detective Inspector Hunnam, and his partner, Detective Sergeant Weston, are brought in on the case to investigate the murder. During the course of their investigation, Inspector Hunnam falls for one of the suspects, the beautiful Miss Grey. A romance blossoms as she helps the Inspector investigate.

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One of the suspects is a runner. A mysterious stranger in a pinstriped suit leads to a dangerous chase and a second murder occurs. We find a stolen pearl necklace, a diamond bracelet worth several thousands of pounds, the murder weapon, bad business dealings, gambling debts, and cocaine. Inspector Hunnam, along with his Sergeant and the help of Miss Grey, solve the case, knowing this is just the beginning for the two of them till their next exciting murder mystery adventure. Available at Amazon and B&N in paperback and on kindle. WWW.SEARCHPARKER.COM 38

DR.DANFORtoday Are You Suffering From Depression? A man and his wife were traveling west and stopped at a full service gas station to fill up their tank. After the station attendant had washed their car’s windshield, the driver of the car told the man, “It is still dirty. Wash it again.” So the station attendant washed it again only to hear a similar angry reply, “It’s still dirty. Don’t you know how to wash a windshield?” Just then the man’s wife reached over and took her husband’s glasses from his head and cleaned the lenses with a tissue. When she put them back on her husband’s head the windshield was clean! The moral of the story is that our mental attitude acts as a filter and has a great deal to do with how we look at things. The whole world can appear depressing if we ourselves have a depressed mental and emotional attitude. This may be a humorous example, but the scope and effects of depression are no laughing matter. An estimated 40 million or more people suffer from depression in the United States. Many believe that this figure is low and estimate the number to be as high as 60 million Americans. Others maintain that every person will suffer from some form of depression some time in their life. Depression has been called the nation’s most widespread and under treated emotional problem. At one time, depression was considered a major public health problem and there are no signs that thing are getting any better. Many famous people have suffered from depression. Abraham Lincoln suffered from manic-depression. Winston Churchill said his depression followed him like a “black dog”. Charles Spurgeon, one of England’s greatest preachers of the 1800s experienced a life long battle with depression. Whether we speak of the rich and famous, the poor and the unknown, or any in between, no one is immune from depression. What exactly is this so called emotional epidemic we call depression? Depression is an emotional and mental state whereby everything in one’s life is seen in a negative light. A simple definition is a specific alteration of our mood downward. This would be the state of those of us on the more severe end of the depressive continuum. Many of us may not have experienced these thoughts or feelings at this level. Therefore, consider depression on a continuum from mild to severe. At one end are people who are discouraged, sad, or suffering from a loss. As we experience more intense feelings of depression we more toward the other end of the continuum. As you review the following list of characteristics of depression, you can see where you or a loved one may be on this depression continuum.

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The National Association for Mental Health has compiled a list of ten danger signs identifying whether a person is suffering from depression. As you can see, many of these signals can be normal reactions to major changes in our lives. Only when a person doesn’t bounce back, when the ability to function normally is impaired for long periods of time, is the problem considered clinical depression. The ten danger signs are:

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A general feeling of hopelessness and despair which a person feels about several areas of their life.

The inability to concentrate, making reading, writing, and concentration difficult. This occurs when a person’s thinking is slowed down because their mind is preoccupied with their inner turmoil. A change in physical activities like a loss of appetite and sleep disturbances. A loss of our self-esteem accompanied by continual questioning of our self-worth.

A withdrawing from others because of a groundless fear of rejection. Threats of suicide as a way out of hostile surroundings, stemming from a belief that life is hopeless and worthless.

Oversensitivity to what others say or do along with general irritability. Misdirected anger and trouble in handling most feelings; anger at ourselves based on feelings of worthlessness which may cause us to be angry at others. Frequent guilt feelings arising from our assumption that we are wrong or are responsible for the unhappiness of others. Extreme dependence on other people, leading us first to feelings of hopelessness, then for us to get angry at our hopelessness feelings.

There is no doubt about it, depression is very debilitating. If you find yourself suffering from several of these danger signs, call your family physician and call a therapist for help with depression screening appointment. Now that I have laid a ground work for what depression is along with its many facets, I will be offering practical suggestions of how to cope it in the coming months. Be sure to read my next article on “Coping with Depression.” Dr Dan Trathen is a Clinical and Sports Psychologist in Parker. His office is located near Parker Adventist Hospital. For more information please contact www.drtrathen.com.

Do you have a question you would like Dr. Dan to address in a future issue? If so, send him an email at DrDan@waidpublishing.com for consideration.

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