October 2016 Search Parker Magazine by Bret Tueller

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From the Publisher Keep It Local Experience Parker History - Local - To-Do Events Calendar What’s Going On In Parker Trick or Treat on Mainstreet Pumpkins, Mazes and More! Colorado’s Fall Festivities 2016 Holiday Sip & Shop Downtown Parker Visit Downtown Parker During Halloween And Win $100

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The 80’s Are Back! Fright Night Spook Skate Fun for the Whole Family! Healthy Living with Homeopathy By Paige Fox, CHom, CHC The Bookends Secrets of Hallstead House Local Author Spotlight Two Local Books to Check Out Chef’s Spotlight Jun Makino from Junz

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We all love our community. We’ve chosen to call it home, raise a family, meet with friends and enjoy life. I am often asked by people if I have any suggestions on ways they can give back. With so many great local charities and nonprofit organizations there are many ways to leave a positve mark on our world. However, sometimes people don’t have the time or financial means to support local charities. If this is you, consider “keeping it local” as your way of giving back. We all have the power to make a significant impact on our community without really any extra effort. How, you may ask? It’s simple...when considering where to buy something always start with local. That’s it...simply choose to support local businsses first.

PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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Did you know that, on average, when you spend one dollar at a locally owned business here in our community that about 2/3 of that dollar stays here? Did you know that when you spend one dollar at a nationally owned business in our community about 1/3 of that dollars stays in our community? And when you spend that dollar online, none of it stays in our community. So, the easiest way to make sure we are all leaving our community better than we found it is by shopping local and spending money as close to home as possible.

their buying decisions based on community. Our parents chose to buy tires from the local tire shop because the owner’s daughter used to babysit us or they would buy books from the local bookstore because the owners son used to mow their lawn. There was a personal touch that made our community strong. Over the past couple of decades that has changed. Now speed and convenience is what people look for. When you can buy something quick online with free shipping from your arm chair the ease of purchase becomes the draw. However, that has left our local communities out of the loop and out of the equation. In October I challenge each of you to buck this trend and shop locally. Not only that, but tell your friends about it online. Take a picture of you shopping at a local store and share it online. Tell your friends about it and ask them to support local small business too. This small change can have a huge impact on our community and on our world. Every small business owner knows the imporance of shopping small and shopping local. Let’s all go out and thank them for supporting our community by supporting them. Have a great October and remember to Keep It Local!

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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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SEARCHPARKERto-do #PARKER LIVES

On Sunday, October 16th, our community plans to come together as one, to take steps towards solving personal and community issues. #Parker Lives is an event for the community, by the community, with each and every activity and partner for the event chosen specifically because they help Parker become a better place to live, work, go to school, and raise your family. This “Community Center in the Park” themed event will simulate the experience, services and programs available to anyone in the community at the developing grow community center and café. As the community comes together, the café’s first mission is to end teen suicide, violence and self destruction. Speakers at this event include Directors of the grow community center and café, First

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PAMPER YOUR POOCH AT K9 SALON

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Trips to the salon shouldn’t just be for the two legged members of the family. K9 Salon, located in the King Soopers Shopping Center at the corner of Parker Road and Stroh Road, has been providing high quality pet care to furry friends in Parker, Castle Rock and Franktown since 2004. They proudly offer cage-free dog grooming salon services, paying extra attention to each and every one of their tail wagging clients. K9 uses only premium quality grooming products and aromatherapy products to keep pets waiting calmly after they have been hand dried. If you have multiple pets getting services, they will be kept together throughout their appointment. After your pup’s spa day is done, they can relax in comfortable dog beds until they are picked up. K9’s policy is to take care of your pet in the most relaxing, hassle-free way possible. For all pets’ safety, proof of current vaccinations must be provided for each pet at the time of their first visit. Records can be emailed (k9salonandmarket@ comcast.net) or faxed (303.805.3845) to the shop prior to your appointment. If your puppy is looking a little “ruff” around the edges, call K9 Grooming and schedule their appointment – you’ll both be glad you did! K9 Grooming – 13097 S Parker Rd., Unit D 303.954.4850 – www.k9salon.net

Responder leaders, Town leaders, survivors of teen suicide, leaders in teen suicide support networks and community leaders. This is event isn’t just for teens or parents of teens, this is an event for everyone – young and old, married or single, families with children and empty nesters. It’s an opportunity for the entire community to come out together to experience grow’s programs and services. #Parker Lives will take place from 9am-1pm on Saturday, October 16th in O’Brien Park. For more information about this FREE event, go to growcommunitycenter.org

SEARCHPARKERhistory GHOST STORIES AT THE RHODE ISLAND HOTEL

Parker is a town rich in history, with a story around each and every corner. One you may not have heard is a perfect yarn to spin this time of year, a story more appropriately told around a campfire late at night. The well known building that stands at the corner of Mainstreet and Victorian Drive, which currently is home to local haunts like Fika Coffee House and Mainstreet Flowers, has volumes of stories to tell – if those walls could only talk. Once known as the Rhode Island House Hotel, this building served as both a hotel and dining establishment for ranchers, railroaders, miners and others seeking their fortune. Some wonder if not all these guests from the early 1900’s ever really left the old hotel. Those who have worked in the building tell stories of seeing shadows in the doorways and glances of silhouettes that were there one moment and gone the next. Others claim that lights would mysteriously flicker on and off and doors would open and close, seemingly on their own. Most curiously, a former store owner swears that one evening, as she worked at her computer, she saw a pair of brown corduroy pants and saddle shoes out of the corner of her eye, but when she turned to see who it was, they were gone. Perhaps not all of the guests of the Rhode Island Hotel have settled their bill? www.hauntedcolorado.net

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EVERY SUNDAY IN OCTOBER Parker Farmer’s Market 8:00am-1:00pm Downtown Parker on Mainstreet parkeronline.org

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Lessons & LemonadeGreeting Card Art Hobby Lobby 9:30am-12:45pm parkerartistsguild.com

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Free Adult Lecture Series: Cislunar Space Economy PACE Center 6:30pm parkerarts.org

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Town Council Meeting Council Chambers, Town Hall 5:30pm parkeronline.org

Family Discover Series: Astronomy 101 – The Hubble Telescope PACE Center 7:00pm parkerarts.org

The 39 Steps Presented by Lutheran High School The Schoolhouse Theater 7:00pm parkerarts.org

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#ParkerLives O’Brien Park 9:00am-1:00pm For more information, email growcommunitycenter@ gmail.com

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Monty Python’s SPAMALOT PACE Center For showtimes and tickets, go to parkerarts.org

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Parker Senior Center Craft Fair & Bake Sale Parker Senior Center 9:00am-3:00pm parkerseniorcenter.org

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Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland The Schoolhouse Theater Friday at 6:00pm, Saturday at 2:00pm & 6:00pm parkerarts.org

Parker Area Chamber of Commerce – 2016 Election Candidates Forum PACE Center 6:00pm-8:30pm parkerchamber.com

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Family Discovery Series: Bat Encounters PACE Center 7:00pm parkerarts.org

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Evening for a Cause PACE Center Event Room 5:00pm-9:00pm Awareness, Support & Fundraising for Believe in Haiti, Project WorthMore, Seeing is Believing & Arapahoe House For more information and to purchase tickets, find Evening For Cause on Facebook

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Friday Night Jazz: Brazilian and Latin Favorites The Schoolhouse Theater 7:30pm parkerarts.org

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The 80’s Are Back: Inspire Creative’s Annual Fall Gala PACE Center 7:00pm inspirecreative.org

OCTOBER 22 & 24 Where to Start to Love Your Heart: Uncovering heart care myths and learning strategies to pump up heart health Natural Grocers 10:00am-11:30am naturalgrocers.com

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Parker Symphony Orchestra: Dvorak’s New World Sympony and Other Romantic Selections PACE Center 7:30pm parkerarts.org

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Rock The Presidents PACE Center 6:30pm parkerarts.org

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Trick-or-Treat on Mainstreet Downtown Parker 3:30pm-7:00pm trickortreatonmainstreet.com

Wonderbound: “A Gothic Folktale” with Jesse Manley and His Band and Professor Phelyx PACE Center Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm parkerarts.org

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Comedy & Cocktails: Madcap Improv Theater The Schoolhouse Theater 8:00pm parkerarts.org

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PACE Five-Year Anniversary with Wayne Brady PACE Center 5:00pm parkerarts.org

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

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As the air turns a bit crisper and leaves begin to goodie bags, go to www.trickortreatonmainstreet.com crunch underfoot, it’s a sure sign that fall is here and to download the booth request form. Groups and with that comes one of the most beloved events businesses can hand out as much candy, goodies in Parker. On Monday, October 31st, and promotional material as they’d like, Mainstreet will shut down for traffic, but no retail sales are allowed at and open up for the 2016 this event. Many sponsorship Trick-or-Treat on Mainstreet! levels are also available and This annual event, hosted you can find the link for event by the Cherry Creek Valley sponsorship online as well. Rotary, is so much fun, it’s Volunteers are the key to scary! running an event as popular Local businesses and and as large as this one. Adult community groups will be and teen volunteers are needed lined up and down Mainstreet, before, during and after the manning their trick-or-treat event to assist with setup, booths, ready and willing to make take down, dressing as costumed Presented By this year’s event the most Spook-tacular characters for the event and general one yet! Trick-or-Treat on Mainstreet help where needed. The link to sign is a safe and fun way for Halloween up as a volunteer can also be found on lovers of all ages to visit and fill their the website. bags, cauldrons and sacks to the brim For more information visit them with goodies. If you are interested online at trickortreatonmainstreet.com in having a booth for your business or on facebook at www.facebook.com/ or group to be one of those filling trickortreatonmainstreetparker

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Anderson Farms

6728 County Road 3 1/4 , Erie, CO 80516 303.828.5210 – andersonfarms.com One of Colorado’s longest running corn maze and pumpkin patches with wagon rides out to the 30 acre pumpkin patch, filled with over 70 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds. In addition to the corn maze, Anderson Farms offers tons of extra activities including pony rides, face painting, duck races, live entertainment, a general store, food vendors, gem stone mining, gourd launching and a chance to feed the goats! If you’re looking for a holiday thrill, check out Terror in the Corn and the Zombie Paintball Hunt after dark!

Maize in the City

10270 Riverdale Road, Thornton, CO, 80229 720.408.0006 - maizeinthecity.com Admission is FREE to the pumpkin field and while you’re there, check out the 20 acre corn maze, the mini maze just for kids, take a pony ride or explore the petting zoo. There’s also an inflatable jumping castle, air slide and obstacle course as well as sand art, interactive smart phone games, a giant corn kernel box and the playground to explore!

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Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO, 80128 720.865.4346 – botanicgardens.org/chatfieldfarms Navigate your way through the 8 acre corn maze to help Farmer Green find his lost animals. Throughout the maze, life size animal cut outs are hidden, just waiting to be discovered. The maze can be viewed from two 15-foot tall, illuminated bridges. Little ones 10 and under can explore the mini-maze as well. For those a bit braver, explore the After Dark Corn Maze and the Dead Zone Haunted Attraction. Get your maps for all three mazes online. 11 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

Fritzler’s Corn Maze

20861 Co Rd 33, La Salle, CO 80645 970.737.2129 – fritzlermaze.com For the last 16 years, Fritzler’s has been delighting visitors with over 20 attractions and almost 2 miles of trails. Test your wits with the corn maze, ride the ATV mini rollercoaster barrel train, take the challenge of the obstacle course on three-wheel carts or bounce in the Tigger jump! There’s also the Super Pumpkin Cannon, the corn box and loads of other activities. Don’t forget to pick out your pumpkin at the pumpkin patch as well!

Rock Creek Farm

2005 South 112th Street, Broomfield, CO 80020 303.465.9565 – rockcreekfarm.com Admission is always free to this U-Pick-Em 100 acre pumpkin farm where you can also explore the hay bale maze, the six miles of Corn Mazes or visit with the menagerie of farm animals. On Friday and Saturday nights, get a free mini-flashlight to help you navigate the mazes.

Flat Acres Farm

11321 Dransfeldt Road, Parker, CO 80134 303.805.1038 – flatacresfarm.com Beginning September 24th, Flat Acres Farm is open 7 days a week through Halloween. Along with picking the perfect pumpkin, be sure to check out the petting zoo, duck races, Giant Jenga and Giant Hale Bale Maze. There will also be bounce houses, corn kernel boxes and the giant swing set along with many other fun activities for the whole family. Looking for more of a scare? Check out Reapers Hollow and the Dead End Motel from 7pm-10pm on select nights in October. For more information on those attractions, visit www.reapershollow.com.

650 Sky View Lane, Larkspur, CO, 80118 coloradopumpkinpatch.net Conveniently located between the Denver Metro Area and Colorado Springs, the Colorado Pumpkin Patch features a straw bale pyramid, rope maze, petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, target shooting at gourds, the corn box to play in and, of course, pumpkins! There’s also a 60’ jumping pillow, 80’ straw slides, outdoor laser tag, tube swings and much, much more!

Jack Lantern’s Corn Maze

2318 S. County Road 5, Ft Collins, CO, 80525 970.308.5843 – nococornmaze.com From 11:00am-Dusk, check out Jack Lantern’s 20+ acre corn maze, grab the perfect jack o’ lantern canvas in the pumpkin patches or hop on the wagon ride to tour the 90+ acre farm. Visit with the miniature horse, pigs, and the amazing climbing goats and be sure to check out the bunny ranch. You can test your aim at the corn chucker, race your friends on the pedal car track and kids who come in costume can even Trick or Treat (day or night!) From dusk 11pm, prepare yourself for Jack Lantern’s Corn Maze of Carnage. With only the moon as your light, head down paths into a haunted maze full of monsters and creepy creatures searching for you! New this year is the Haunted Hay Ride, leaving every 30 minutes into the field of terror!

If you are looking for something a little more exciting and love a good terror thrill, then check out one of these attractions made specifically to scare the heck out of you!

Castle of Terror – The Asylum

Town Fire Training Center 333 Malibu Street, Castle Rock, CO Always one of the most frightening haunted houses around, this year’s Asylum at the Castle of Terror will be a “must do” for those who love a good scare! The patients have taken over the Asylum and only the luckiest will escape! Tours are October 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th from 7pm-10pm. Tickets are $10 at the gate and all proceeds benefit the Fire and Police Explorer programs. This is NOT recommended for small children and children under 13 will not be admitted without an adult.

The 13th Floor

4120 Brighton Blvd., Denver, CO, 80126 13thfloorhauntedhouse.com For the bravest of the brave (or the craziest) check out Denver’s largest haunted house, The 13th Floor. Located just one block south of the Denver Coliseum, the 13th Floor has three new attraction themes for this year, and each one is the stuff of nightmares. Check out the Slasher Remix, Undead: Abominations and Cursed: The Ritual. Buy your tickets online to avoid the weekend sell out! You can also check out The Asylum Haunted House, The Undead Haunted House and The Primitive Fear Haunted House; if you dare!

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dance academy NOW E N RO L L I N G 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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welcome to attend a free trial class. Please visit our website to see more about what makes us unique.

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2016 HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP WHEN: T hursday, November 17th 3 pm to 7 pm WHERE: PACE Center 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker, CO 80138 WHO: L adies and Gentlemen who love to shop, socialize, and sip The event is free to attend. Cash will be accepted by all merchants, some will accept credit/debit cards.

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A cash bar will be available and light appetizers from 5 pm to 7 pm (while supplies last)

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THIS SECTION IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ALLIANCE AND ITS DOWNTOWN PARKER MEMBER BUSINESSES

VISIT DOWNTOWN PARKER DURING HALLOWEEN AND WIN $100! the list, take it with you to Downtown Parker and check out all the amazing decorated businesses.

Here is what to, simply go online to SearchParker.com and click on the CONTEST tab. There you will be able to see a list of which Downtown Parker businesses are participating in our decorating contest. After printing

Once all the votes are counted, we will randomly choose one of our judges and give that person $100 in cash! Good Luck and have a happy Halloween in Downtown Parker!

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Many of the great local businesses in Downtown Parker have decorated for Halloween. With all the time and effort they have put into making their business look amazing for Halloween we need your help in choosing the best decorated! On top of that, we will be giving $100 to one of our community judges...and that could be you!

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Once you’ve decided your top 3, head back to searchparker.com to enter your choices online. Your vote will help us determine who the winning business will be this year!

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

deepspace.me parkerarts.org bluetalonfoto.com

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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Grab some friends and join Inspire Creative for an 80’s night fundraiser filled with food, entertainment and fun. Dress in your favorite 80’s style and join the costume contest. 80’s fun will abound with a live band, singers, dancers, dueling pianos, DJ, dancing, cash bar, raffle prizes, silent auction, Poker Tables, Black Jack Tables and photo booth. Both general admission tickets and VIP tickets are available. VIP Tickets include: private server, 2 free drinks, 2 raffle tickets, souvenir photo and a swag bag filled with 80’s surprises. Come support Inspire Creative and the Arts so they can continue their path of educating kids, youth and adults in music, theater and dance. Head over to inspirecreative. org to buy tickets and more information.

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October 22nd 7:00 pm PACE Center

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Fright Night Spook Skate Fun for the Whole Family! Calling all ghastly ghouls, spooky spirits and wicked witches of all ages! The fiendishly-fun 2016 Fieldhouse Fright Night Halloween event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive.

and scariest. The fun isn’t just for the kids at Fright Night; the whole family can get creative and enter the family costume contest! Judging for all age groups and the family costume contest begins at 7 pm. on the inline rink.

Fieldhouse Fright Night celebrates by transforming their Saturday Skate Night into the Spook Skate (all ghosts and goblins need to bring their own skates), the hauntingly fun Rock’n Halloween Climbing Wall and Ghoulish Games taking place on the turf! Daredevils can brave the family-friendly haunted house, with varying levels of “scare” so it can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. The Fieldhouse team rooms will become “Scream Rooms” open to local vendors where little ones can play games and collect candy as they head down Trick-or-Treat Street. Drawings, concessions, vendors and games will all be a part of this magical Halloween event!

So, dust off that witch’s hat, get those vampire fangs ready and plan on heading over to the Parker Recreation Center for Fright Night and Spook Skate on October 22nd. Admission is only$6 and you can save $1 off admission by bringing a canned food donation.

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What would Halloween be without amazing costumes? Get creative and strut your stuff in the costume contest! Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Ages 2-4 will compete for the most original and cutest, ages 5-7 and 8-10 will duke it out for most original and funniest costumes. Ages 11 and up will be vying for most original

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If you’d like to help with all this spook-tacular fun, volunteers are needed to help with crafts, haunted houses and general event volunteer positions. If you are interested, please visit volunteerconnectdc.org. For more information, visit www.ParkerRec.com/FFN or contact Brenda Mooney, Events Coordinator, at 303.805.6309 or email bmooney@parkeronline.org. If you are interested in being a vendor for the event, please contact Wendi at 303.805.3263 or email wepps@parkeronline.org.

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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 to strengthen our world-class public safety record. Continue Parker’s legacy as a place to call “home.”

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H ealthy Living

by Paige Fox, CHom, CHC

with Homeopathy

Our well-being is directly connected with our emotions, traumas, day to day life itself and how we handle stresses. In order to take care of ourselves it’s important to consume healthy foods, live a harmonious life and find a way of balancing all the components that make up our everyday life. Homeopathy, the practice of medicine that embraces a holistic, natural approach to treatment, addresses all symptoms you are experiencing; it does not separate the body functions from the mind or consciousness. Homeopathy looks into predispositions, mineral deficiencies and toxins in the body, as well as emotional stresses from childhood or traumas that can lead to a very unbalanced, malfunctioning body. Suppressing the symptoms with Western medicines can be a quick fix or even life saving at times, but in the end it’s important to look at the body as a whole to discover the underlying causes for diseases.

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How does holistic medicine do that exactly? By listening to patients about how they experience their pains, anxieties, fears or depressions. How was life before they got sick, what happened at the onset of a disease? What traumas have they experienced, what are their bodies trying to express with the symptoms that are felt, perceived or visible? Time spent with patients is far longer than what you may be accustomed to. Your first appointment can range anywhere from 1-3 hours in order to gain an understanding of each patient, what their imbalances are and how they can be addressed. In each case-taking, we collect an intensive health history and discuss current and past concerns. Physical, psychological and emotional characteristics and complaints of the individual are addressed. The practice of homeopathic medicine is a process of trying to remind the body to heal itself; all of us have the innate ability to heal and improve our own health and well being. Weight gain, depression, anxiety and fatigue are some of the most prevalent symptoms in today’s society and they can all be addressed with these natural, holistic, and safe forms of medicine. Homeopathic Medicines are produced according to the U.S. FDA-recognized Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States; they are derived from minerals, plants or animals. These medications are gentle, subtle but powerful remedies, working mainly on an energetic level; improving our lives by increasing our energy, improving our quality of sleep and helping us feel more balanced, connected and happy. Chronic, unresolved issues as well as acute conditions can all be addressed by homeopathic treatment. If you value your individuality and believe in your own capability of getting better, there is always a place in your life for homeopathy. Paige Fox, CHom, CHC is a Parker resident with offices at 19755 E Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 205 Parker, CO 80138. For more information she can be reached at 720-277-4759 or online at holistic-homeopathy.com. 35 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

Secrets of Hallstead House By Amy Reade

Macy is desperately trying to heal after unexpectedly losing her parents in a car accident. As a nurse, she accepts a temporary job to care for a wealthy widow that is healing from hip surgery. She’s moves to an estate that resides on an island outside of New York State. Macy is not receiving a warm welcome as she tries to call this island her temporary home and refuge. Strange things are happening and she desperately wants to protect herself and her client that she has come to adore.

BECKY I picked this book because we wanted a spooky mystery

for our October issue. The descriptions are beautiful and the author painted a very good picture of the home, the island and the characters. The story however is somewhat simplistic and I couldn’t sink my teeth into this mystery. The reviews are very good so it must have something to do with me. Did you connect to this story?

PAM I was eager to read this book after reviewing the summary. However, I agree that it felt quite one-dimensional and had much more potential than was realized. I did love reading the descriptions of the area and felt that the author did an amazing job of transporting the reader to the location. The beauty and isolation of the island adds to the suspense of the story, as Macy is stuck with a handful of strangers. She is serving as a nurse to an elderly woman recovering from a recent hip surgery. Did you enjoy this character? BECKY Alexandria was my favorite character. I enjoyed her

balance of strength and loving attitude. However, I found it unlikely that a wealthy, mature businesswoman would be so laid back about odd happenings around her home. She had enough fear that she locked her bedroom door but not enough to increase security around the house or island. Did you find this situation to be believable?

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PAM I completely agree with your take on this character. Alex was a strong woman that had persevered through very difficult events in her life. It was not believable to me that she would accept her fear and sit back and wait for something to happen. Although Alex was a loving character, everyone else on the island clearly resented Macy and didn’t bother to hide their feelings. Vali and Leland are an elderly couple that help take care of Alex and the house. They are especially nasty to Macy, but are very devoted to Alex. What were your thoughts about these characters? BECKY They were creepy characters that had great potential.

I enjoyed their dedication to Alex and understood why they were protective of her and the island. However, I expected a deeper development of their storyline that just didn’t happen as the story

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progressed. If a Stephen King story is too scary for you then this might be the right book for you. What you get is a suspenseful mystery with a little romance thrown in too. Did you enjoy the addition of a love interest for Macy?

PAM This aspect of the story provided a character that Macy was able to find a connection with and count on. Initially, he is unfriendly and suspicious of Macy, as are Vali and Leland. However, with time he and Macy become close and she finds a friend in him. Did this change seem abrupt to you or did you feel that the author developed this story line? BECKY Like the mystery in this book, the romantic relationship

had a light feel to it. There were no hot and graphic love scenes. As I was reading I didn’t expect this development so it did feel a bit abrupt. I didn’t feel like it was necessary for the story but it did give her an ally that knew the island and it’s inhabitants well. Which was needed as she was captive on this small island and she had zero nautical skills, including the ability to swim. I was much more fascinated by the area that is described in this story. Google Thousand Islands before reading this book and it will give you a wonderful foundation for the story. I never knew that this area existed and the pictures that I found made it very intriguing. If you were Macy, would you have accepted this job and would you have stayed as weird things started to happen?

PAM If I were Macy, I would have accepted the job to get away and try something new. However, with the lack of welcome from the inhabitants on the island, I would have certainly struggled to stay and finish the job. But then, I would have missed some action! Next month we are going to travel to another country, as well as another time. We will read about two sisters that are separated by the ugliness of war in Secrets of a Charmed Life, by Susan Meissner.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT WASHINGTON’S PROVIDENCE: By Chris LaFata

Former history professor John Curry has been recruited by a time-travel company to scout the best vantage point for clients to witness the inauguration of the first President of the United States. There’s just one problem: When he arrives in 1789, there is no inauguration—and no United States. Until this point, the time-travel job has had its perks. Getting relationship advice from the legendary lover, Casanova, was valuable. Accompanying Casanova to the opening night of Mozart’s opera, Don Giovanni, was even better. But being stranded in the British Colony of New York isn’t what he signed up for. Few people have even heard of George Washington, and the short-lived American Revolution failed—presumably because Washington wasn’t alive to lead it. John always knew history could change on a dime, but not after it already happened. Right? After learning Washington was killed thirty years earlier during the French and Indian War, John realizes the only way he can return home is to ensure there’s a United States to return to. Everything hinges on keeping Washington alive— not the easiest task protecting someone famous for leading battles on the front lines while perched on a horse. While traveling further back through time to protect Washington, he uncovers a secret the Freemasons have kept for more than two and a half centuries and learns that the history he thought he knew was completely wrong. Available at Amazon or www.ChrisLaFata.com

STRENGTH FROM TRAGEDY:

ANNE FRANK’S FATHER SHARES HIS WISDOM WITH AN AMERICAN TEEN By Cara Wilson-Granat

The Diary of Anne Frank, one of our enduring inspirational books, written by the only family survivor, motivated people all over the world to carry on Anne’s message of love and hope in their own lives. Otto Frank never wanted Anne remembered as a victim but as a living spirit through her words. A generation later, a young American girl began conversations with Otto through letters reflecting her own chaotic teenage years and the violence in America in the 1960s and `70s. His responses helped her as she matured into a loving, trusting woman.

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Cara Wilson-Granat (Weiss-Wilson at the time of their correspondence) wrote this book from her extraordinary friendship with Otto and the inspiration she drew from it. He validated her need to be heard and respected; he became her mentor, her wise “grandfather” as he was for many, many others worldwide. He taught the importance of tolerance and true spirituality, focusing on the power of love, not revenge. He said “If the end of the world would be imminent, I still would plant a tree today.” He truly lived his message. Cara’s nearly twenty-year correspondence with Otto culminated in a memorable meeting shortly before his death, the impact of which continues to influence her life even today. Her remarkable book helps others lead fulfilling lives and renews our faith in the possibility of hope, peace, and making positive choices every moment. Available at Amazon 39 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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Chef ’s Profile Jun Makino, Owner and Chef

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AS A CHEF? 19 years as a Chef but have been in the food industry since I was 16 years old WHERE DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR CHEF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AS A CHEF? My father owned 35 restaurants so I got to work with 35 different chefs ranging from Japanese, French and American chefs. I graduated from CSA culinary school in Venice CA and later trained at Jean-Louis Palladin’s restaurant at the Rio in Las Vegas. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING A CHEF? I love watching people take that first bite and see their head nod with approval. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD/DISH TO PREPARE? Steaks medium rare and Sea Bass

AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU? I am an avid golfer who loves caddying for my daughters Kaylee 12 and Maddie 7 (who just got a hole-in-one during a recent golf tournament). WHAT IS YOUR “MUST TRY” OFFERING AT JUNZ? Calamari Steak, Tuna Poke and Sea Bass WHAT SETS JUNZ APART FROM OTHER RESTAYRANT? Quality of the ingredients along with a variety of items on the menu to please anyone’s palate, from a California Roll to a Lamb Chop with crab mashed potatoes, Caesar Salad to a traditional Japanese dish. WHY DID YOU BECOME A CHEF? I became a chef to create food that people enjoy and having a 9-5 job would kill my golf handicap.

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