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From the Publisher Get Bald, Fight Cancer, Be Awesome!

Experience Parker Local - To-Do - Where in Town?

Parker Events Calendar

Kids Party Planning a kids’ party? We’ve organized a list of cool places to check out!

Kids Menu Discounted and Free Kids Meals Text Neck and Blackberry® Thumbs A Common Complaint in Our Kids Staying Connected with the Parker Police Department The Bookends Breakthrough by Michael C. Grumley Local Author Spotlight Two Books by Two Local Authors

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FROMTHE PUBLISHER

MARCH 2017 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 3

PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

mike.waid@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 700

SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON

jamy@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 705

EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

tiffany@waidpublishing.com

GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

jameson@waidpublishing.com 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 2017 Search Parker Magazine - All rights Reserved.

Get Bald, Fight Cancer, Be Awesome!

Cancer sucks. Sorry for such strong language, but I don’t know any other way to put it.

Cancer just plain and simply sucks. Especially if the person battling this awful disease is a child. Not only is it scary to fight this battle, but kids also have to undergo the negative effects of treatment including losing their hair during chemo.

This is where you come in.

You can become a warrior against cancer, help raise money to find a cure and stand in solidarity with a proud bald head!

That’s right, you going under the clippers can make the difference in this fight against pediatric cancer.

Here is all you have to do. Head over to shavethemayor.com and click the GET SHAVED button at the top of the page to sign up as a “shavee” at the 5th annual Shave the Mayor fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s foundation. Once you sign up, you will set a goal to raise and start asking your friends and family to support you. Let them know

that if you reach your goal, you will go bald for them...and for all the kids who don’t have the choice to go bald, but do so while fighting cancer and undergoing treatment.

Young or old, boy or girl, no matter who you are or what you do, we can all pull together to show these kids that they are not alone when they lose their hair and the we are battling along side them to find a cure.

This year we are trying to get 200 people to shave their heads at our event.

It is a big goal but I know we can do it.

This year we lost one of the young men who we started this event for to cancer. It is in Dalton’s name that we are striving for this huge goal...and I know we can do it with your help.

So please join us in becoming a cancer warrior.

Head over to ShaveTheMayor.com and join me, my son Matthew and many others as we go bald on April 29th and become warriors against pediatric cancer!

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KIDS’ ZONE AT PARKER REC Throughout the year, Parker Recreation’s Kids’ Zone programming allows for even the littlest visitors to take advantage of terrific activities at the Rec Center. In March, Kids’ Zone events are sure to be a hit! On March 13th, join them for a Fairy Tea Party from 10-11:30am. Along with tea and fairy snacks, all attendees will help plant a Fairy Garden. Tuesday, March 28th, all caped crusaders can get in on the fun at Superhero Day! From 10-11:30am, have your little one come dressed as their favorite super hero for games (and snacks) fit for Marvel and DC’s finest! (Cost is $17 for residents, $19 for non-residents.) If your Fairy Princesses or Superheroes are ready for even more fun (and moms and dads are ready for a night

local Kids’ clothes are one of life’s great mysteries. They seem to multiply on their own in the laundry hamper and when it seems that you’ve just purchased the perfect pair of pants, they are suddenly inches too short! Clothes, toys, books and even furniture – all of it can be quite costly. Here in Parker, Cotton Kids Consignment helps to ease the strain of not only that cost but also to help lessen the load on your closets and drawers, overflowing with gently used and much loved toys and clothes. Cotton Kids allows consigners to bring in 20 items per day, Wednesday through Saturday.

Check their website as certain items are only accepted seasonally (such as bikes, scooters and outdoor toys.) Customers can

out) register them for Parker Rec’s monthly Parents’ Night Out on March 11th. From 6:00pm-10:30pm, kiddos can enjoy crafts, games, activities and even down time with family-friendly movies with concessions available to purchase. Registration for Parents Night Out is strongly suggested.

For more information on Kids’ Zone programming, Parent’s Night Out or registration, go to www.parkerrec.com.

COTTON KIDS CONSIGNMENT shop for everything from maternity wear and accessories, to children’s toys and furniture and, of course, new additions to wardrobes from infants to young adults. Charter school uniforms are also available year round!

Cotton Kids is located at 10920 S. Parker Road, Suite B-5 Go to www.cottonkidsconsignment.com or call 303.840.9901

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A MONTHLY SCAVENGER HUNT

wall and warm water therapy pool. The pool is open year round with hours varying by season.

Admission is included in LAST MONTH’S HUNT ANSWER daily admission, Did you figure out last month’s “Where in punch card or Town” photo? Yep! It was Parker Recreation membership.

Center’s Indoor Pool. The indoor pools The Parker feature a diving well and board, six, 25 yard Recreation lanes, a shallow water play/instruction Center is area, an activity pool with a zerolocated at depth entry (featured in the 17301 E. Lincoln photo) a lazy river, water Ave. slide, aquatic climbing

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Would you like a $100 gift certificate to Trappers Chop House? Look through the magnifying glass and simply guess correctly where in Parker this is. We will randomly draw a winner from all correct entries! Enter online at SearchParker.com - GOOD LUCK!

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Yoga for Stess Relief – FREE Grow Youth Center – 10355 S. Progress Way 4:00pm GrowCommunityCenter.org Friday Night Meditation Parker Recreation Center 6:30-7:30pm parkerrec.com

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Legendary Theatre Company presents “Fiddler on the Roof” Legend High School Show Times vary by date follow the link from parkeronline.org for tickets

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Fueling for Fitness with Brooke Ebel, MNT My House Fitness 10:30am-11:30am www.naturalgrocers.com

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Saturday Skate Night Parker Fieldhouse 5;30-9:00pm parkerrec.com

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Breaking the Sugar Addiction – FREE Grow Youth Center 10355 S. Progress Way 4:00pm GrowCommunityCenter.org

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Healthy Cooking Demonstration: National Nutrition Month – Add More Veggies Parker Recreation Center 6:30-7:30pm parkerrec.com

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Therapeutic Recreation: Mardi Gras Adult Dance Parker Recreation Center 6-8:00pm parkerrec.com

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Yoga Workshops: Introduction to Chakras Parker Recreation Center 1-3:30pm parkerrec.com Purely Paleo: The Science Behind the Paleo Diet by Brook Ebel, MNT Parker Library – Second Floor Conference Room 10-11:00am www.naturalgrocers.com

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Yours, Colorado: Nonprofit Fair Douglas County Libraries, Parker 1:00-4:00pm No registration required, for more information, go to DCL.org

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Parents’ Night Out Parker Fieldhouse 6-10:30pm parkerrec.com

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Lessons & Lemonade Hobby Lobby 9:30 & 11:15am parkerartistsguild.com

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Yours, Colorado: An Evening with Children’s Author LaVigna Coyle This event is for children 3 and up Douglas County Libraries, Parker 6:00-9:00pm Register at DCL.org

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Yours, Colorado: The Buzz About Beekeeping Douglas County Libraries, Parker 1:00-2:00pm Register at DCL.org

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Town of Parker Blood Drive Parker Town Hall 9:30am-3:30pm parkeronline.org

Youth Spring Break Camps Begin ALL DAY Go to parkerrec.com/1944/SpringBreak-Camps-for-Kids for more information Therapeutic Recreation – Anything Can Happen Tuesday Parker Recreation Center 6:30-8:00pm parkerrec.com

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303 Volleyball Spring Break Parker Fieldhouse All Day parkerrec.com

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Natural Hacks to Support a Healthy Mood with Brook Ebel, MNT Parker Natural Grocers 10-11:00am www.naturalgrocers.com

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Youth Enrichment: Babysitting Parker Recreation Center 9:00am-3:00pm parkerrec.com

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Yours, Colorado: Exploring Douglas County Hiking Trails Douglas County Libraries, Parker 2:00-3:00pm Register at DCL.org

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Therapeutic Recreation: step It Up Walking Club Parker Fieldhouse 6-7:00pm parkerrec.com

Do you have a community event you would like listed here? If so, email the details to tiffany@ waidpublishing.com for consideration.

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Are you ready to PAR-TAY! Planning a kids’ party can sometimes be a daunting task. With so many options of what to do and where to go, we thought we would help out a bit so that you can have the most awesome-est party ever for your kids. We’ve prepared a list of super cool places in our area that provide out-of-this-world kids party experiences. Now, let’s PARTY! 11 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

fencingacademysport.com 12870 Stroh Ranch Ct. #105 Parker CO 80134 720-334-3579 Fencing or Jedi Training parties- Kids will learn the basics of fencing or jedi training in a safe and fun environment. Birthday parties last 2 hours and are offered for kids ages 6 and older.

Party Size: Up to 24 kids Cost: $15 per person ($150 minimum charge)

Castle Rock Zip Line Tours

castlerockziplinetours.com 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109 720-733-9477 If you’re ready for the ultimate birthday adventure, then check out Castle Rock Zip Line Tours. Not only could the kids have a great time on our 10 thrilling zip lines, we also offer the EPIC Sky Trek Challenge featuring 2 full levels with over 110 challenging elements and a 42’ climbing wall!

Party Size: Varies Cost: Call for details

Monart

www.parkermonart.com 10158 S. Parker Road Parker CO 80138 303-805-1900 Choose from Canvas Painting, Clay or Glass Fusing Arty Parties at Monart. Each guest will create a unique piece of art centered around a theme chosen by the birthday boy or girl. A two hour party includes all materials and instruction as well as use of our studio to celebrate with a birthday treat.

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $250-$275

Pirates Cove

www.piratescovecolorado.com 1225 W Belleview Ave Littleton CO 80120 303-762-2683 Pirates Cove is pleased to offer two Birthday Party Packages. The Captain Cook party is for up to 15 guests and the Billy Bones party is for up to 25 guests. Additional guests can be added. Go to www.partiespiratescovecolorado.com to book a party.

Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $274 and $354

20 Mile Athletic Center

www.20mileathleticcenter.com 18499 Longs Way Suite 101 Parker CO 80134 303-841-9269 We offer gymnastics themed birthday parties for all ages. Our 90 minute parties include: 2 party coordinators, trampolines, age appropriate games and fun time in pit, A 20 Mile gift bag for birthday child with t-shirt, medal and 20 Mile goodies, party area with service for food, gifts and goodies, set up and clean up, complimentary Invitations.

Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $185 and up

Dart Warz

www.dartwarz.com 8150 S University Blvd Centennial CO 80122 855-717-3278 Our party packages are public or private parties!

15 min in the briefing room, 1 hour and 15 min of play and 30 min in the party room! We also offer AWESOME party favors! A Dart Warz water bottle filled with a DW bracelet, candy, and a DW temp tattoo!

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $300-$550

Scale Gymnastics Center info@scalegym.com 18002 East Clarke Rd. Parker CO 80134 303-840-0424 We’ll bend over backwards to make your child’s day perfect! Treat them to a fun-filled gymnastics birthday they will flip for! Parties include private gym time, trampoline and games, party room, and balloons. Parents can sit back and relax while the Party Coordinators handle all of the fun!!!

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $200

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Fencing Academy of Parker

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Bricks 4 Kidz

www.bricks4kidz.com/435 720-216-4508 Bricks 4 Kidz® offers fun themed LEGO® birthday parties! Kids love making their own motorized models, as well as play different games and contests while using LEGO® bricks. Our birthday parties are focused on having lots of fun, enjoying time with friends, playing games, and engaging in contests. Building a unique model and making it work by using a motor, battery, and remote control is an exciting bonus for every child. We even offer Robotics birthday parties for older kids!

Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $220 - $350+

Xtreme Challenge Arena

www.xtremechallengearena.com 82 Inverness Drive East A2 Englewood CO 80112 303-706-0909 Xtreme Challenge is an exciting arena filled with Ninja Warrior meets Wipe Out style group challenges for kids and adults.

Featuring over 30,000 square feet of mid air stunts, suspended obstacles, launching pulleys, and hang tough challenges.

BE A NINJA, Ride the Human Catapult, Fly like SUPER MAN or try the Hang Tough Aerial course!

Specializing in exciting Birthday parties, Parent/ Child Events and youth sports team-bonding packages. Every event is an adrenaline RUSH.” Party Size: more than 25 Cost: $16.00 and up

Douglas County Libraries

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DCL.org 100 South Wilcox Street Castle Rock CO 80104 303-791-7323 Available Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., for guests ages 0-5 or 6-12. Choose from Things That Roar, Once Upon a Time, or Folklore & Fantasy.

Inclusions: free book for the guest of honor, email invitation, thank-you notes, goody bags, Eileen’s Colossal Cookies, setup/cleanup, and 20-30 minutes of planned activities.

Party Size: 11-25 Kids Cost: $250.00

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Great Play of Parker

www.greatplay.com/parker 18425 Pony Express Dr. Ste. 107 Parker CO 80134 303-805-8844 Great Play of Parker offers high energy birthday parties for kids ages 1 to 10 years old. Great Play parties are 90 minutes of fun including our interactive throwing walls, games and time for cake. Great Play has six different themes to choose from including a Super Hero Party, Fun & Games and a Dance Party... Great Play offers endless age appropriate customization for the perfect party!

Party Size: 11-25 Cost: $224-$274 Dancing Princess Parties www.dancingprincessparties.com 19215 E Cottonwood Dr#713 Parker CO 80138 303-949-1975 Dancing Princess Parties by Dance Exploration, LLC is a mobile party service. We provide standard dance parties (ballet, hip hop or cheerleading) as well as themed character parties including your favorite Princess or Super Hero Characters.

Party Size: Up to 10 Cost: $100-250

The Meadows Early Learning Center

meadowselc.com 9985 S Twenty Mile Rd Parker CO 80134 720-340-3370 An amazing indoor castle to host parties with a kitchen, community room and access to an outdoor playground.

Party Size: more than 25 Kids Cost: $100-$150

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DISCOUNTED AND FREE KIDS MEALS Most parents would agree that it’s important, no matter what is going on throughout the day, when families sit down and eat dinner together. If you can swing a night out together, that’s even better because no one is getting stuck with loading the dishwasher! To sweeten the deal just a bit more, here’s a list of local restaurants that will lighten the load on your wallet when you’re eating with your kids as well!

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Participating restaurants may vary by location. Certain limitations/restrictions may apply.

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IHOP: Kids eat free Mon-Fri from 4-9pm with adult entrée purchase

Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Sunday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase

The Egg & I: Mondays -1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased

Firehouse Subs: Sunday – Up to 2 free kid’s meals w/ purchase of an adult combo meal

Gunther Toody’s Diner: Kids eat free Mondays (beverage & sundae included) from 11am-close w/ purchase of adult entrée

Village Inn: Mon & Tues: 1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased and don’t forget about “Free Pie Wednesday “ – Get a free slice with any dine in purchase Lil Ricci’s: Tuesdays -1 free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased 4pm-close Texas Roadhouse: Kids’ Night Every Monday 5-8pm – Balloon artist, applesauce eating contest, face painting, ice cream sundae bar (dine in only, not valid on holidays)

Via Baci Italian Bistro: Sunday – Kid’s meal is $2 w/ adult entrée purchase Lodo’s Bar and Grill: Wednesday – Kids eat free w/ an adult meal purchase 6-9pm DB & Pott’s: Thursday – Kid’s meal is $1 w/ adult entrée purchase Buffalo Wild Wings: Monday - $1.99 kid’s meals after 4pm Village Inn: Monday - One free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased

Joes Crab Shack: Monday – Kids 13&U eat free w/ adult entrée purchase (limit of 3 per party) Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Mon & Tues – Kids 12&U eat free w/ adult entrée purchase Brewery Bar IV: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée ($7 or more) Denny’s: Wed – Kids eat free from 4-10pm w/ adult meal purchase

Mellow Mushroom: Monday – get $1 kid’s meal with every $15 spent

Fins and Noodles Italian & Seafood: Tues – Kids 10&U eat free with adult entrée purchase. Limit of 2 kids meals per adult entrée.

Jozi’s Kitchen: Wednesday – Kids eat free w/ adult entrée purchase (after 4pm) – not valid with any other offer.

Brewery Bar III: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult entrée ($7 or more)

Lone Star Steakhouse: Tues – Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult entrée

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant: Sunday –Kids eat free 4pm-close

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Culver’s: Kids 12 & U get free custard with purchase of a meal

Country Buffet: Thursday: Kids eat for 99¢ (limit 2) from 5-8pm with purchase of adult buffet

IHOP: Kids eat free Mon-Fri from 4-9pm with adult entrée purchase

CiCi’s Pizza: Kids 10&U (up to 4) can eat for 99¢ w/ purchase of an adult pizza and drink buffet at regular price

Dickey’s BBQ Pit: Sunday – Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant: Monday – One free kid’s meal w/ adult meal purchase ($9.75 and up) Village Inn: Monday - Free kid’s meal per adult meal purchased Black-Eyed Pea: Tuesday – Free kid’s meal with adult entrée purchase The Rockyard: Tuesday - $2.50 off kids’ meal with adult entrée purchase Applebee’s : Wednesday - $0.99 kid’s meals with adult entrée purchased - 3pmclose

Maggiano’s: Sunday - Kids 5 and U eat free, check with local restaurant for participation Marie Calendar’s: Tuesday – One free kids’ meal with each adult entrée purchased Qdoba: Kids eat free on Sun or Wed – participation varies by location Buffalo Wild Wings: Wednesday – 12 &U can order from kids’ menu for just $0.99 from 4-10pm Fazoli’s: Tuesday – Get 2 kid’s meals for $0.99 each with purchase of 1 adult entrée. 12 & U, at participating restaurants 5-8pm

Golden Corral: Kids 3&U eat free everyday with adult meal purchase Bent Noodle: 1 free kids’ meal with adult meal purchase daily Applebees: Wednesday- Kids eat for 99¢ (limit 3 per adult) IHOP: Kids eat free from 4-10pm (one child per adult) (days vary by location) Atlanta Bread: Tuesday – One free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase after 4pm Jason’s Deli: Wednesday – kids eat free 4-8pm, limit of 3 kids per adult Ajuua Mexican: Monday - free kid’s meal with adult meal purchase McCabe’s Bistro: Saturday and Sunday – kids’ meals are $1.00 each with an adult meal purchase

Which Wich: Mon and Sat – Kidswhich meals are $0.99 with purchase of 7” small Wich. 12 & U at participating locations MARCH 2017

Jersey Mike’s: Wednesday – Kids eat free all day, one child per one regular sub combo purchased

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Text Neck and Blackberry® Thumbs

A Common Complaint in Our Kids

By Dr. Rebecca Hoeck, PT, DPT inteligentmotiontherapy.com Several years ago, “Text Neck and Blackberry® Thumbs” were nonexistent, but these complaints are becoming more common in our kids as they hunch over smartphones and tablets. Neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, hand and thumb pain from prolonged use of these devices creates significant wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments, joints and other tissues.

Placing your chin near your chest to view the mobile device, often more than a 60-degree angle, increases the pressure weight of the head from 10-12 pounds to about 60 pounds.

This hunched posture changes the natural curvature of the neck creating more complaints in younger patients, problems that are normally seen in older adults due to age related changes. We often look down to read a book, write a message, prepare food or wash dishes. Texting and smartphone use, adds one more activity to this movement pattern, sometimes repeated compulsively up to four hours a day. Consequently, this repetitive activity may lead to pinched nerves, arthritis, bone spurs, damaged discs, muscle imbalances and restricted shoulder movement, as well as decreased breathing capacity.

To prevent Text Neck and back-related ailments: • Keep your head upright and in line with your eyes while viewing your device • Take frequent breaks • Learn proper posture and neck alignment • Learn exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles: NECK RETRACTION: sit up tall with chin level, move your ears back and up without lifting your chin, hold for five seconds, repeat twenty times.

CHEST STRETCH: stand in the middle of a doorway, place hands on both sides of the door frame, lean your body through the door, keeping arms on the frame, hold five seconds, repeat twenty times SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE: pinching shoulder blades together, hold twenty seconds, repeat twenty times • Put your smartphone down, go outside, and get moving!

• See a professional if symptoms do not resolve Blackberry® thumbs are a repetitive motion injury, induced by repetitive typing on a small keyboard. The thumbs become the main digits to text, click and scroll causing the thumbs to reach beyond their natural ranges of motion, or “thumb acrobats.” Reaching farther than designed, the thumbs are vulnerable to wear and tear injuries such as: osteoarthritis, “trigger thumb,” a form of tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tingling, wrist pain and hand weakness.

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To prevent Blackberry® thumb and hand-related ailments: • Take tech holidays • Write shorter and fewer messages on your devices • Use a dictation feature • If you feel pain or strain, stop, rest, and stretch your hands • See a professional if symptoms do not resolve 23 SEARCH PARKER MAGAZINE

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STAYING

CONNECTED

By Josh Hans, Parker Police Department PIO

WITH THE PARKER POLICE

DEPARTMENT The Parker Police Department utilizes the community policing philosophy. We understand the importance of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address issues. Effective communication with residents is a critical component of community policing. Whether it’s through our website, social media or personal interaction, the more robust the dialogue, the more we understand the public’s needs and the better we can communicate our messages. In an effort to bring communication to Parker residents’ smartphones, the Parker Police Department has begun using an app, MyPD. MyPD is a smartphone app that allows users to submit crime tips, ask questions, give feedback or read the latest PD news on their smartphone.

In addition, users will find many other useful public safety tools aggregated on their app; crime maps, sex offender information, information on missing children and much more.

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How it Works. When a user submits a tip or any other information, it generates an email that is sent to the Parker Police Department. The app has been designed so that each tip is sent to appropriate individuals responsible for each issue. If you submit a tip about an issue at a school, it is emailed to our Student Resource Officers and their Sergeant. Sending emails directly to those responsible will cut down on response time for each email. MyPD should not be used when immediate assistance is needed. For emergencies residents should dial 9-1-1.

The Parker Police Department also has the ability to send push notifications to app users. Smartphone users will be notified if there is an urgent message that we need to get to area residents. This allows users to be notified immediately with time sensitive information no matter where they are. We have received a lot of positive feedback about road closure notifications and the positive impact this has on Parker drivers.

The free smartphone app can be downloaded through iTunes or Google Play. After download, users select the Parker Police Department as their local police department.

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

Breakthrough

By: Michael C. Grumley A group of marine biologists are conducting amazing research with dolphins, Sally and Dirk. The team is making great strides in translating the language of dolphins, which will change our understanding of this amazing animal forever.

Meanwhile, something unexplainable is happening around the world. Naval investigator, John Clay, is tasked to solve the mystery when one of the strange events involves a nuclear submarine. As these two seemingly unconnected groups come together to solve the puzzle, they realize that the world is in danger and it is up to them to save millions of people.

PAM Becky, this book was different from anything we have read in some time. Many different storylines converge into one as we follow this story. I especially enjoyed the dolphins and the connection between them and the group researching their language. Did you find this part of the story intriguing? Did you find it plausible?

BECKY I think dolphins are amazing creatures and the idea of

communication with them seems plausible. However, in this story the computer quickly allows the humans to talk clearly with these two dolphins. I did not find that believable but this is a science fiction story so it works. The storyline that I enjoyed most was the research team in the Antarctic. They were studying the Rhonne Ice Shelf and I could hardly put the book down during one section of the story. If this became a movie I would go just to see how they would reenact this part of the book. The idea of a huge section falling into the ocean and creating a tsunami was fascinating to me. What did you think about this small part of the story?

PAM I agree with you about this part of the story. I also found it

very interesting. Honestly, I enjoyed the different story lines and the different types of science represented. The idea of the tsunami was terrifying, but their solution was creative to say the least (I wonder if it would really work). The character that led the research trip to the Antarctic was a woman that had not been taken seriously by some of the people in power in the country. She was determined to gather evidence and prove her theory to be accurate. In order to do this, she gathers a team of researchers and heads into the inhospitable environment of Antarctica. Did you admire her drive to find the truth? Or did you find this trip to be a bad idea?

BECKY I loved her drive and spunk. The trip was dangerous and

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put her team in a treacherous situation, but the research was necessary to complete and it made this storyline very exciting.

We also get a glimpse into how our government might handle a danger that could potentially kill millions. Telling the truth could cause a panic of epic proportions so, is keeping it a secret a better choice? Did you feel like the government officials were realistically represented and how did this part of the story make you feel?

PAM I’m sure there would be disagreement among the people involved. I also feel that the difference in opinion between the scientists and elected officials would occur, as they have different information and different perspectives. One of the officials was very demeaning and dishonest. He made me very mad! Ultimately, his decisions (that he was not cleared to make) led to incredible danger for many. He also was disgusting in his behind the scenes manipulation. I kept hoping that his true character would be revealed to all. Did you feel the same about this character?

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BECKY I completely

agree with your feelings about this man. There was nothing likable about him but I enjoyed the chaos he caused in the story. The author did a fantastic job creating a character that stirred such emotion in the reader. When I started this book I didn’t realize that it is the first book in a series of four. Did you enjoy this story enough to continue to read the whole series?

PAM I enjoyed the connection with the dolphins enough that I plan to read the next book in the series. It will be interesting to see where the story goes from here. You know how much I love stories with animals as main characters! Are you planning to pick up the next in the series?

BECKY This is not the type of book I would usually pick but I really enjoyed it and will read at least one more in the series. I hope that a few of the characters return in future stories. I appreciate that the author completed this story and did not leave unresolved cliffhangers so you were forced to buy the next book. Were you satisfied with the resolutions to the different storylines?

PAM I completely agree! I love when an author organizes a series in a way that allows a reader to read one or all and still get an entire story. I did feel that the storylines were resolved completely, but I hope to gather a little more information about a few of them in upcoming books! We will be reading a very different genre next month. Join us as we discuss All is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker.

We will be introduced to a tragic story of a teenage girl that suffers a brutal attack and is given a drug to erase her memories of the assault. The author takes us through the challenges this teenager faces, while the reader unlocks the mystery of the crime.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MY LOVED ONE SHINES ON! A GIFT FROM BEYOND

By Disa Van Orman & Dylan Skye Goedeker “Oh, you are wrong if you think I’m gone, I am right there in your favorite song…” is how their new adventure began. Grandmother and Grandson.

Gebra and Buffalo Boy. Disa and Dylan.

A poem is given to a grandmother by her 6-year-old grandson who dies suddenly. In great pain, she intends to write about the wonderful times they shared. Instead, she hears her amazing grandson tell her a poem that lets her know that he is not truly gone and is still with her.

Gebra cannot see or touch him as she did before. Yet, if she uses all her senses, she is aware of his presence. As an artist and photographer, Disa uses her beautiful photographs of animals and nature to bring to life the feelings and emotions this amazing child is sharing to repair his family’s broken heart.

Dylan sends her signs that he is there, right by her side. As she writes his words, he asks her to share them with the world, to young and old, to give hope to others that their loved one shines on too.

“Hey, don’t forget that part about blossom, because I want this to end with, ‘Man… that would be awesome!!’”

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THREE SILLY WORDS:

A TALE OF A PIZZA, A TREEHOUSE AND A SHARK Written By Ericka Harrell & Illustrated by Krysta Parr Three silly words, one silly story! What do you get when you take two best friends, one little brother, a bunch of imagination, and oodles of teamwork? Oh yes, and let’s not forget... a pizza, a treehouse and a shark?!? One silly story!

A little about Three Silly Words...

Ericka Harrell is a new children’s book author based in Parker. Her illustrator, Krysta Parr, is based in Centennial.

Last year, Krysta and Ericka were chosen to be bridesmaids in their dear friend’s wedding. Having never met before, the two began talking, and lo and behold, they both had life-long dreams of writing and illustrating children’s books. Last fall, after 17 years of service at Ericka’s beloved company, she hung up her corporate high heels and decided to chase her dream of becoming a children’s book author full time. Krysta also recently accepted her dream job and is working as a graphic artist at a large company.

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Ericka’s children inspired her book series. When they were little and couldn’t fall asleep, Ericka would ask them to think of three words, any three words, and she would make up a silly story that included all of them.

The more unrelated the words, the sillier the story! Ten years later, Three Silly Words, the book series, was born!

All of the “three silly words” used in Ericka’s books are created by her children, their silly friends, and the young students she reads to. Ericka has two titles self-published to date, “Three Silly Words: The Tale of a Pizza, a Treehouse and a Shark,” and “Three Silly Words: The Tale of a Car, a Banana and a Ladybug.” Both are available on Amazon. Her first title is also available on BarnesandNoble.com.

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