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Lifestyle Letter

Welcome, Spring

APRIL 2017

nd goodbye to the winter that practically wasn’t! While April weather in Colorado can be unpredictable, it finally feels safe to put away the winter clothes and start making plans for road trips, outdoor meals and plenty of sunshine.

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For you close-to-homers, check out “Day Trippin’ in Palmer Lake,” and step back in time on a leisurely Saturday or Sunday (p.18). For you true homebodies (no driving required), mix up a batch of classic mojitos from chef/author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack (p.14) and head to the backyard with a few of the Tattered Cover’s literary picks in our “Spring Reading List” (p. 24). No matter how far or close you choose to play this month, you’ll want to check out fashion & travel picks from local stylist/fashion expert Sue Wright in our “Local’s Choice.”

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14 Muy Bueno

Chef/Author Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack serves up

Bacon-wrapped Shrimp with Jalapeno + a Classic Mojito.

Good Times

Around Town

12 DIY 14

Culinary Creations

Road Trip

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Lifestyle Calendar

Local’s Choice

18 Jumpin’ in to Palmer Lake

Small-town character, rich past make for a perfect Saturday.

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Single Family Homes

HIGHLANDS RANCH January–December

2015

2016

Average Price

$424,796

$461,832

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$206

Average Days on Market Highest Price

January–December

2015

2016

8.7%

Average Price

$718,096

$669,800

-6.7%

$221

7.2%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$228

$224

-1.7%

22.2%

Average Days on Market

1.6%

$2,206,367

$2,604,938

18.1%

Highest Price

$1,950,000

$1,655,000

-15.1%

728

689

-5.4%

Properties Sold

-1.9%

99.0%

98.8%

-0.2%

% Sold Price to List Price

95.3%

96.4%

1.2%

Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

CASTLE PINES NORTH

% Change

Single Family Homes

January–December

2015

2016

Average Price

$565,799

$579,789

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$201

Average Days on Market Highest Price Properties Sold % Sold Price to List Price

SIngle Family Homes

LONE TREE

% Change

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

% Change

Single Family Homes

January–December

2015

2.5%

Average Price

$960,554

$1,060,040

10.4%

$209

4.2%

Average Price per Sq. Ft.

$287

$306

6.7%

29.5%

Average Days on Market

139

135

-2.9%

$2,300,000

$1,465,000

-36.3%

$3,075,000

$3,900,000

26.8%

122

110

-9.8%

Properties Sold

107

0.0%

96.5%

95.0%

-1.5%

% Sold Price to List Price

94.4%

93.5%

-0.9%

Highest Price

2016

% Change

Good Times

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ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA IS RAISING AWARENESS FOR NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Advocates for Children CASA is raising awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention month at our annual Rally for Kids luncheon at The Inverness Hotel. Each April, Advocates for Children CASA hosts a free luncheon where guests learn more about ways to help and advocate for abused and neglected children. On April 27, Advocates for Children CASA is bringing the community together to recognize that we each play a part in promoting and sustaining the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and families. Emceed by Advocates for Children CASA supporter and entertainment personality, Erica Cobb, and sponsored by Nelnet, Northwestern Mutual, Goodspeed & Merrill, Vectra Bank, and Avaya Rally for Kids will host over 400 community members who are eager

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COLORADO CLINIC FOR FOOT & ANKLE TO OPEN IN HIGHLANDS RANCH

Well, guess what? We’ve got a remedy for that this summer.

Dr. Erik Ouderkirk, DPM, a foot and ankle specialist, is excited

Community Sailing of Colorado offers an incredible series of sum-

to announce the opening of his Highlands Ranch Office at 4185

mer camps for kids ages 5-17 in Boulder and Denver. Learn to

E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway suite 200. Please join us on May 4th

Sail, Intermediate, Advanced, and even a Stand Up Paddleboard/

for an open house from 4:30-6:30pm with the Ribbon Cutting

Windsurfing Camp are all part of what we do to cure the sum-

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After practicing for 17 years in Denver, Dr. Ouderkirk is thrilled to be

experiential education as we help bring the physics of sailing to

bring his conservative and surgical abilities for healing foot and ankle

life. Camps run from 9:00am-3:30pm (M-F) and in just one week

issues to the Highlands Ranch area. Dr. Ouderkirk prides himself on

we help them become confident sailors through applied problem

educating his patients to provide the fastest pathway to recovery. He

solving, teamwork, and creativity. We also have Free Sail Nights

knows that our social and work environments can be complicated

for the whole family to join in the fun! For more information

places to resolve foot issues, but solutions can be found. Dr. Ouderkirk

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problems and together he will strive to keep them moving. Dr. Ouderkirk has built his career on clinically proven care and the most up to date surgical techniques. He has years of successful

In the midst of the fourth snowiest winter ever at Keystone

treatment of common foot and ankle issues such as plantar fasiciitis,

Resort, the resort is primed as the perfect location for a family

bunions, hammer toes, fungal infections and ingrown toenails. Being

spring skiing and snowboarding getaway. With more than 18 feet

an athlete, he understands and can help heal serious athletic injuries

of snow this season, Keystone previously announced a season

like sprained ankles, achilles tendonitis and painful joints.

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Dr. Ouderkirk has lived in Highlands Ranch with his wife,

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DIY

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0 1 | cu t th e le gs

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Cut the 48" dowel intro three pieces 16" long each. This step is where

Thoroughly mix the concrete so that every grain of the mix is wet.

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The mix should be the consistency of cookie dough. After mixing,

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Make sure the bucket is clean and dry and put 3" of concrete mix

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our stool, we measured 4" from the bottom. Mark with a pencil and

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Bend the sides of the bucket outward a few times in each direction to loosen the concrete; then pull the stool out by the legs. Use the sandpaper to smooth the edges.

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Culinary Creations

Muy Bueno Cookbook

ARTICLE YVETTE MARQUEZ-SHARPNACK PHOTOGRAPHY JEANINE THURSTON I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and I credit my love for Mexican food and culture to my mother and grandmother. After my grandmother passed away in 2004, my passion for keeping my culture alive became a high priority. I realized that cooking my family’s recipes and celebrating Mexican holidays would be the thread that would hold my culture together. In addition, my children would learn to appreciate the rich Mexican heritage. MuyBuenoCookbook.com

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started as an online journal – documenting the journey of writing a cookbook. But through time, the journal evolved into a full-blown website, where I not only share my family’s traditional recipes and Latin inspired recipes, but also my travel adventures and DIY projects. I was formerly a graphic designer and now I am a recipe developer, spokesperson, and on-camera host for some amazing food brands. I am also the author of two cookbooks: “Muy Bueno: Three Generations of Authentic Mexican Flavor,” and “Latin Twist: Traditional & Modern Cocktails.” More recipes available

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CLASSIC MOJITO • 12 mint leaves • 2 ounces fresh lime juice • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar • 1/2 cup crushed ice • 2 ounces white rum • 2-3 ounces club soda, chilled • 2 lime wedges, garnish • Mint sprig, garnish Place the mint leaves in a highball glass and add the lime juice and sugars and gently muddle: press down on the mint leaves, lime juice, and sugars with a wooden spoon or muddler. Muddling releases the oils from the mint leaves. You don’t want shredded leaves floating around in the drink and getting stuck between your teeth—so muddle gently. After muddling add crushed ice and rum, and top off with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and a mint sprig.

BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH JALAPEÑO • 1 pound bacon • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted • 3 teaspoons tequila • 1 teaspoon lime juice • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano • 20 medium-large shrimp (about 1 pound) • 3 jalapeño peppers, cut into thin strips • Wooden toothpicks, presoaked Preheat broiler. Microwave bacon on high for 1 minute. Separate slices and cut slices in half crosswise and let cool. In a bowl, combine melted butter, tequila, lime juice, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. Peel the shrimp, butterfly, and devein, leaving the tail and last section intact. Place 2 jalapeño strips in each shrimp and press sides together. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each shrimp and secure with a toothpick. Use a pastry brush to coat the shrimp with butter mixture. Place bacon-wrapped shrimp evenly on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Place under broiler. Broil for 6 minutes, turning over after 3 minutes. The crispiness of the bacon and shrimp edges is scrumptious. VARIATION: This is a great recipe to make on the grill. Instead of using a toothpick you can skewer 3 to 4 shrimp per skewer. (If using wooden skewers, don’t forget to soak skewers about 30 minutes before using.) Place crosswise on the grates and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from skewers and serve warm. April 2017 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

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Road Trip

Day Trippin’ in palmer lake Heading' south for rustic charm and friendly locals. ARTICLE ROBIN BOND | PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN OTT

hile it seems spring has been “springing” all winter, there’s nothing like the damp, fresh-cut smell of April that makes you want to grab your peeps for a road trip. Rather than putting it on

auto-pilot and heading west, how about navigating south for just under an hour—35 miles to be exact —and stepping back in time? No need to pack supplies, and you’ll be home in plenty of time for evening plans. We did just that on a recent Saturday and were delighted by our easy, breezy day in Palmer Lake.

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THE SPEED TRAP COFFEE BAR & BISTRO

First order of business: coffee at the Speed Trap Bistro. I recommend a house latte called the “Entrapmint.” But the Speed Trap Bistro is so much

THE SPEED TRAP COFFEE BAR & BISTRO

more than a coffee shop! Come for coffee, lunch or dinner, and stay for live performances every Friday and Saturday night, for “musical talent that may provoke interesting conversations and/or comfortable silences.” The Speed Trap calls itself “a cozy place for nice people,” and it couldn't be more true.

FINDERS KEEPERS BY PEGGY RIMA

Next up: a coffee-fueled shopping trip to Finders Keepers, a clothing and gift boutique as quaint on the inside as it is on the outside. Note: both male and female visitors may find themselves basking contentedly on the sunny front porch. Founded in 2001 by Peggy Rima and now owned and operated by her son Mitch, this unique shop is chock full of great hats and scarves, works by local artists, and artisanal food items.

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DAY TRIPPIN’ (CON TI N U ED)

LUCRETIA VAILE MUSEUM

Time for a mid-morning history lesson. Lucretia Vaile spent summers in Palmer Lake with her family starting in 1884 and was instrumental in starting Palmer Lake’s most popular annual event, the Yule Log Ceremony.

LUCRETIA VAILE MUSEUM

The museum she helped fund—attached to the town library and open from just 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays—is the main repository for artifacts of the Tri-Lakes area. Permanent and special exhibits pay homage to a rich history of industry including early homesteading, ranching, farming, and ice harvesting from the lakes. Construction on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad was begun in 1871 by the town’s namesake, General William J. Palmer.

O’MALLEY’S STEAK PUB

Next up, lunch at O’Malley’s. I first discovered the character of O’Malley’s about 10 years ago when my daughters were still meat-eaters and delighted in the “make your own meat” community grill. Thankfully for us carnivores, the community grill is still one of main focal points for chatting with the locals and cooking your steak just right. While the inside bar and eating area are about as cozy and authentic as it gets, there’s much fun to be had on the festive outdoor patio in spring and summer.

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ARTISAN’S CHIC

Located in the Depot building on your way both in and out of town, the eclectic Artisan’s Chic is a consignment antique shop where you never know what you’ll find, but there’s always a story behind it. I fixated on the vintage typewriters and ended up leaving with an antique camera to add to my collection.

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Elvis is a 12-year-old who lives in Freedom, Alabama, with her father,

A 14-year-old boy and his buddies have a plan to steal their

her sister, Lizzie, and a dog named Boomer - and was named for the

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singer. Her mother has recently died, drowned while swimming in her

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An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving

pery definitions of good and evil, family and fidelity, the challenges

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everyday driving. For those eco-friendly drivers, the Eco-pro mode is, even more, fuel efficient by shifting at a lower RPM. The X3 combines its features to provide not only an ideal driving machine but an environmentally conscious one as well. At a red light, the X3 turns off the engine to prevent waste. While many of us enjoy cooling our car down in the summer; BMW engineers do not condone the (illegal in Colorado), practice of “puffing,” or starting up a vehicle before driving. To avoid this cushioned process, BMW has provided an app for drivers to turn fans on or open the windows on summer days. If you have forgotten where you parked, this app also allows you to flash the vehicle's lights, honk the horn and much more. Day-to-day driving has never been safer; not only is the driver looking out for hazardous conditions, but the vehicle is as well. To make the driver aware of danger, the steering wheel vibrates when nearing a potential hazard. These include; lane departures, active blind spot awareness, and Active Cruise Control. These safety features combine to maintain a safe distance from you and the driver ahead. Steering wheel vibrations are not the only way the X3 alerts the driver; break interruptions will occur for potential frontal or pedestrian collisions. April 2017 | Highlands Ranch Lifestyle

COLORADO’S VEIN SPECIALISTTM THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW. When you schedule your initial consultation at Albert Vein Institute, you’ll meet with the doctor whose name is on the door. A highly respected Cardiovascular Surgeon, Dr. Albert has unparalleled expertise in the treatment of venous disease, earning AVI the title of Colorado’s Vein Specialist.

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WILL AND JUDY REALLY CARE ABOUT ME! “Most financial advisors I’ve met never really listened to me. That is until I met Will and Judy. I consider myself to be very financially savvy; however, Will and Judy provided insights into little-known financial strategies that made a world of difference in my financial goals. They crafted a thorough, holistic, lifetime strategy just for me. Now that I am retired, my money is safe and growing. And I am able to spend far more money in retirement than I ever thought possible. I highly recommend Will and Judy. They really care.” Sandra, age 61

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THE SUMMER CAMP YOUR KIDS WILL NEVER FORGET! Join us for our weeklong summer camps at Cherry Creek Reservoir and try sailing this summer in Colorado! We offer Beginner through Advanced camps for kids ages 5-17. Book your camp today using the coupon code LIFESTYLE and get $50 off (expires 5/15/17).

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APRIL 5 JAMMING TRIVIA NIGHT CB & POTTS HIGHLANDS RANCH Join us at CB & Potts Highlands Ranch every Wednesday for Jamming Trivia! Free to play, great prize give aways and Happy Hour starting at 9. Call 720-344-1200 for more details and specials.

APRIL 7 DUELING PIANOS SOUTHRIDGE CENTER

your favorite songs from classic rock to today's pop hits! Two per-

Enjoy an evening of your favorite songs. This live, interactive, sing-along

formers from Howl at the Moon will play your favorite songs all night!

show will get you up and out of your seat and dancing! Request your fa-

Snacks and a cash bar will be available. HRCAOnline.org

vorite songs from classic rock to today's pop hits! Two performers from Howl at the Moon will play your favorite songs all night! HRCAOnline.org

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APRIL 13 - 16 KIDS NIGHT SHARE FLATIRONS

DUELING PIANOS

Join us every Thursday for Kids night. All day Thursday, kids eat for $1

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for every adult entree purchased. We also have Dennis the Magician

Enjoy an evening of your favorite songs. This live, interactive, sing-

in from 6-8 pm making table stops to perform some magic.

along show will get you up and out of your seat and dancing! Request

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The new Ultherapy is lifting and tightening skin non-surgically, with no risk or downtime! Collagen is naturally stimulated under the skin in only ONE treatment!

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Love Your Lift Get a Full Face Ultherapy Lift and receive a FREE Radiesse syringe ($659 value) Get an Ultherapy Brow Lift and get 20 units of free Xeomin ($220 value) Reserve your FREE 45 minute private ‘make over’ with our Jane Iredale artist on March the 28th.

Celebrating Our

10 Year Anniversary

Every first Monday of the month is our Injectable day! Enjoy 10% off all day on your Juvederm and Restylane! Get 4 or more syringes and receive 20% off the total! • Body Contouring with Juvashape, • Skin Resurfacing with Co2, and RF needling • Dermapen & PRP • Professional Skincare • MedSpa Facials & Corrective Peels • Botox, Xeomin, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and more

Katia Meier, MD has been an expert injector and laser skin rejuvenation specialist since 2005. Her unique blend of knowledge, artistic talent and skills make her the go to person for results that look natural yet effective. Clear Sky Medical, now celebrating its 10th year of successful medical aesthetics and anti-aging medicine, has a variety of modalities to offer to rejuvenate your face and also improve your wellbeing, health and energy through Bio-identical Hormone therapy, medical weight loss and other advanced anti-aging therapies!

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Let enviroscapes create your ideal outdoor living environment that is personalized to both your family and your home.

Call 303.791.9092 / www.enviro-scapes.com / Licensed and Fully Insured • Colorado Better Business Bureau Accredited Business Warranty on Labor and Materials • References Provided

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APRIL 21 - 23 HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE Investigating window, paint, or basement finishing? Seeking decorating ideas? Landscaping in need of improvement? Head over to the Home Improvement Expo to explore the options available to you right here in Highlands Ranch as various suppliers showcase their services and products. "Do-it-yourself " seminars help you with your home improvement projects. Free and open to the public. HRCAOnline.org

APRIL 15 EASTER EGG HUNT NORTHRIDGE PARK Grab your Easter Basket because the Easter Bunny is coming to Highlands Ranch! Remember to bring your basket to collect all the goodies to take home. There is even a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! It’s a family event with a hunt for children ages one to eleven years old. Come early - parking is limited and the hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. SHARP! This event is FREE!

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