Highlands Ranch, CO June 2024

You Are A Man of Influence

The importance of a father is tremendous. Fathers make countless differences in their home and family. A father’s gifts of quality time, life-giving words, and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children.

As I reflect on fatherhood this month, here are just a few of the ways dads can build up their home:

• A father’s strength can be powerful

• A dad’s words can be fueling and inspirational

• Hugs from a dad can be deeply comforting

• A dad’s smiles can instill joy and confidence

• Time with a dad can be fun and productive

June 2024

PUBLISHER

Jennifer Starbuck

Jennifer.Starbuck@CityLifestyle.com

MANAGING EDITOR

Sonja Nix

Sonja.Nix@CityLifestyle.com

PHOTO EDITOR

Lisa Lord

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Angie Jehu

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lisa Lord, Nicki Myers

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lisa Lord, Derek Brown, Angela Kleinsasser, Adair Purner

• A dad’s guidance can be life-changing and foundational

• A father’s correction can be life-saving and life-giving

• Adventures with a dad can be exciting and memorable

Let your father or a father figure in your life know how much he matters to you. And if you are a dad, let us be the first to say — thank you. You are invaluable to the people who know and need you as well as the community around you.

Happy Father’s Day!

SONJA NIX, MANAGING EDITOR @HIGHLANDSRANCHCITYLIFESTYLE

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Andrew Sapad

LAYOUT DESIGNER Jamie Housh

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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

OHM Grand Opening 1—7: OHM Fitness Studio in Lone Tree celebrated its grand opening with mother-sons owners Kathy Franklin, Garrett Franklin, Grant Franklin and Walker Franklin, as well as the South Metro Denver Chamber and other leaders in the community. OHM Fitness offers 25-minute HIIT style workouts using its EMS suit, as well as whole-body red light therapy.

Photography by Angela Kleinsasser

The Kiwanis Club of SE Metro Denver hosted the third annual Pints & Pinots for Youth Suicide Prevention at the AMG Dome in Greenwood Village. The evening featured local wine and beer tastings, a VIP cocktail lounge, decadent sweets and savory delights, and a silent auction to benefit Second Wind Fund, a Colorado-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping prevent youth suicide across the state. 8: Lizzie Coombs (SEMD Board member), Gail Coombs (SEMD President), and Marjorie Laird (Second Wind Fund board member). 9: Carl Schmidtlein, Dana Clark & Dave Rich (SEMD Board member) 10: Ron Jamison, Bobbie Spearal, Dick Spearal 11—14: School of Rock Highlands Ranch closed out its 2024 spring season with rockin’ shows at rockin’ venues. Their talented students performed Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and New Wave shows at Herman’s Hideaway and Sports Lounge Off Broadway. Their house band joined nine other Colorado SOR House Bands in a show to benefit the Dear Jack Foundation, dedicated to supporting adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors.

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VetStock at Modern Brew

Modern Brew in Centennial is proud to host the fourth annual VetStock Music Festival June 8-9 to support the Warrior Bonfire Program's mission to prevent suicide in our Purple Heart veterans. The two-day lineup features Sam Burchfield & the Scoundrel, Hazel Miller & the Collective, blues legend The Jack Hadley Band and more local bands and artists on three stages, beginning at 1 p.m. Donations are requested.

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Douglas County Libraries Presents Summer Thriller Series

DCL presents a thrilling author series this summer, with New York Times bestselling thriller authors Jack Carr on June 21; Daniel Silva on July 18; and Brad Thor on July 24. Premium tickets include a hardcover copy of the author’s new book and a seat for the presentation. Companion tickets are available with the purchase of a premium ticket. Coffee, tea, and desserts will be provided. Additional books will be available for purchase. Details and tickets at  DCL.org/featured-events

Introducing the Lone Tree Lumberjacks

The Lone Tree Lumberjacks (formerly the Colorado Lumberjacks) are proud members of the Mile High Collegiate Baseball League, whose home field is now at Rock Canyon High School. With a roster of talented athletes, experienced coaches and committed management, the Lumberjacks deliver authentic baseball experiences and a community cornerstone, bringing people together to celebrate the love of the game. The 2024 season kicks off with a double header at home against the Colorado Springs Cuttthroats on June 2. lonetreelumberjax.com.

the CITY LIST

Barber Shops / Men's Salons

We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.

Want to suggest a monthly pick?

Floyd's 99 Barbershop floydsbarbershop.com | 303.470.0404

Straight Shave Barber Spa straightshavebarberspa.com | 786.355.3259

Burman & Co. Precision Cuts+Colors burmanandco.com | 303.706.9626

HW Barbering hwbarbering.wixsite.com/gentlemen | 720.939.1526

Scissors & Scotch | Highlands Ranch highlands-ranch.scissorsscotch.com/ | 303.593.1139

Country Club

The Club at Ravenna ravennagolf.com | 720.956.1600

Meridian Golf Club meridiangolfclub.com | 303.790.1554

Highlands Ranch Golf Club du.edu/highlandsranchgolf | 303.471.0000

Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel golflonetree.com | 303.790.0202

Arrowhead Golf Course americangolf.com | 303.973.9614

Dinner For Dads

Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood blueislandoysterbar.com | 303.379.9108

Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant cranellis.com | 303.799.3661

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Lone Tree fogodechao.com/location/Lone-Tree | 303.481.4001

Los Dos Potrillos- Highlands Ranch los2potrillos.com | 303.470.9010

Piggin' Out Smokehouse pigginout.com | 303.988.2749

Men's Fitness

OHM Fitness Lone Tree ohmfitness.com/lone-tree | 720.617.7222

Modern Dojo moderndojoco.com | 720.389.5973

Manic Training Highlands Ranch manictraining.com/location/highlands-ranch-co/ | 303.801.0299

Lone Tree CrossFit lonetreecrossfit.com | 303.995.1105

Colorado Fitness Headquarters cofitnesshq.com | 720.810.0230

Liquor Storage

Total Wine & Liquors totalwine.com | 303.730.3102

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey stranahans.com | 303.296.7440

Whiskey Bliss Whiskey Tasting Bar whiskeyblissco.com | 720.334.5671

Bacchus Wine and Spirits 303.683.5000

Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits davidsonsliquors.com | 303.224.0444

CARE REMARKABLE RESULTS

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BOTOX | XEOMIN | MICRONEEDLING | VERSA BELOTERO | JUVEDERM COLLECTION

KYBELLA | COOLSCULPTING | RADIESSE

LATISSE | VI PEEL | UPNEEQ | COOLTONE

MORPHEUS8 | LUMECCA IPL

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2024 Men of Influence

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FOR OUR COMMUNITY’S SAFETY, HEALTH, AND BUSINESS WELLBEING

ARTICLE BY SONJA NIX | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Influence:

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something or the effect itself.

Influence, not influencer. Long before TikTok and Instagram reels, the men here were effecting change, in person, right here in Northern Douglas County.

Sergeant Kenneth Anderson

Douglas County Sheriff’s Department

I grew up in poverty, raised on welfare in a single-parent home in Cleveland, Ohio. Drugs and violence surrounded our home, but it was a better situation than many in my neighborhood.  I started working at age 13, and my paycheck often helped meet household needs. My mother’s tough love helped me grow up a fighter—not a brawler, but a fighter for good, fighting to make it and do right.

Without financial assistance, I studied at HBCU Central State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I began working as a corrections officer in 1998 while attending the police academy. After that, I became the first African American police officer with Butler Township PD.

In July 2015, I joined the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. I’ve worked as a patrol officer and an elder abuse detective. I was promoted to Sergeant in 2023 and am a father of a 13-year-old daughter.

My journey is a testament to resilience and determination. I refused to be defined by my circumstances, and instead, I chose to fight for a better life. Now, I’m reaping the rewards and consider myself fortunate to work at DCSO, serving as a role model for others.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?

My job is to oversee the jail’s operation, ensuring the inmates are cared for, and my deputies and detention specialists get home safely to their families at the end of the day.

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?

A good comedy. Anything with Adam Sandler and Kevin Hart.

Dr. Matt Mendenhall Chief Medical Officer at AdventHealth Littleton Hospital Emergency Room Physician

I grew up in Austin, Texas, and graduated from the same high school as Drew Brees and Nick Foles. As it turns out, they are both younger than me and dramatically better at throwing a football.

I graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. I received my Doctor of Medicine degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of California at Berkeley. I completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Denver Health. Recently, I received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado. Without a doubt, I love learning new things.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I’m proud to be part of AdventHealth, whose mission is to extend Christ’s healing ministry to our community.  Our team of healers provides the highest quality and most innovative healthcare in Littleton and throughout the region.

Further afield, AdventHealth serves communities in Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, and Ukraine through a partnership with Global Health Initiatives. The need for healing does not recognize imagined borders.

I’ve seen places in rural Africa where women and children walk for hours to carry water from an open, festering hole in the ground. Infectious diseases are rampant and will kill many of them. I’ve seen the desperate family of a sick man wait by the side of the road for hours, praying for a benevolent soul to deliver him to a hospital The opportunity to heal surrounds us wherever we go.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE HEARD?

“Be curious, not judgmental.” – Ted Lasso

“I became a doctor because I want to heal. People arrive at the hospital broken; minds, bodies, and spirits shatter with a sudden change in health. The privilege of witnessing those moments is sacred.”

“Entrepreneurship can be lonely and hard. We aim to create a community that supports one another.”

Soufiane Elaamili

Entrepreneur/Business Foundry Owner

I moved to the U.S. in 1995 from Morocco to pursue my computer science degree at the University of Houston. I came to Denver in 2002 for an MBA from Colorado Technical University and embarked on a technology consulting career. In 2005, fate led me to meet my wife, Anna, at a local Starbucks. Together, we’ve shared 17 wonderful years and are blessed with our spirited daughter, Cami, who brings joy to our lives every day.

WHAT LED YOU TO YOUR PROFESSION?

After my graduate studies, I was recruited by Autodesk, one of the leading software companies in the world, whose flagship product, AutoCAD, is used to design almost every construction project in the world. After a successful career as an executive for leading global software companies, I launched my first Tech start-up, XD Innovation, with three people and built it into a 100+ person global technology provider with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, France, and Japan. I also launched a digital marketing company, Martek. As an entrepreneur, I currently run several companies in tech, marketing, and real estate. My latest passion project is the Business Foundry, a local community business center where we help incubate and accelerate small businesses.

YOU’VE ENJOYED GREAT CAREER SUCCESS SO FAR. WHAT IS YOUR ‘WHY’ FOR OPENING BUSINESS FOUNDRY?

I want to be more involved with my local community and give back to small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. More than a coworking or events center, Business Foundry is a business accelerator that helps people connect, learn, grow, and succeed in business. Speaking from experience, entrepreneurship can be lonely and hard. We aim to create a community that supports one another.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE HEARD?

Be yourself and believe in yourself.

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THE CARS OF MORGAN ADAMS

ARTICLE BY NICKI MYERS

Annual Concours

Every August, the Morgan Adams Foundation Concours d'Elegance offers automobile enthusiasts, collectors, and the general public the opportunity to view some of the most unique, oldest, and most expensive automobiles.

Here is a glimpse at a few remarkable cars featured over the years, from the finest vehicles of yesteryear to one of the most exceptionally rare cars you'll ever see.

MOST RARE - 1938 HISPANO-SUIZA H6B DUBONNET XENIA

Andre Dubonnet’s Saoutchik-bodied Hispano-Suiza H6B must have looked like a vision of the future as it negotiated the roads and highways of prewar France. Eight decades later, it’s no less remarkable.

The Xenia’s shape was penned with input from aerodynamicist Jean Andreau. Dubonnet’s innovative ideas factored heavily into its construction as well: Instead of opening on conventional hinges, its doors lifted out and then slid rearward, paralleling the body and allowing easier entry. The front roof panel could be removed and stowed in the trunk, allowing occupants to enjoy open-air motoring in good weather. Even the aircraft-inspired wraparound windshield would have been seen as innovative for its day.

1938 Hispano-Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia photo credit: Derek Brown

1906 Success Auto Buggy photo credit: Driven Imagery

OLDEST - 1906 SUCCESS AUTO BUGGY

Essentially, it is a buggy with a two to three-horsepower single-cylinder engine mounted on the right side of the wooden frame. The Success Highwheeler came on the scene in 1906 and disappeared in 1909, not coincidentally the same year Henry Ford launched his Model T. Built in St. Louis, the Success Highwheelers appealed to skeptical farmers who had to negotiate rutted tracks and were learning that, unlike a horse, a gasoline-powered motor vehicle didn't need to be fed. The Success emulated the buggy driver's position, placing the horizontal steering wheel in the center of the front seat.

2021 WINNER – 1939 ALFA ROMEO 6C 2500 SS

This Alfa Romeo was produced in 1939, clothed in a Superleggera Berlinetta body by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan. Records indicate that only 16 Touring Berlinettas were produced.

Famed Italian actress Claretta Patecci, most known for being Benito Mussolini’s mistress, was gifted this car by Il Duece himself in 1939.

On the 27th of April 1945, in this car, Claretta Patecci and her brother joined a German Wehrmacht caravan heading to Switzerland, trying to escape the allied forces. A group of Italian Partisans caught them along with Mussolini.

2023 WINNER -1932 AUBURN 8-100A

Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and stylish offerings of the period, the Al Leamy-designed Auburn Speedster incorporated a radically tapered rear end, which gave the Auburn a similar appearance to a road-going speedboat, hence the 'Boat tail' nickname. The elegant design was typically paired with artful features such as a contrasting paint scheme and chrome accents, while the highcowl and rear-hinged doors gave the Speedster a sporty flair that captured the public's imagination.

MOST EXPENSIVE - 1936 BUGATTI TYPE 57SC ATLANTIC

This Bugatti sold for $36 million in 2010 and is estimated to be worth nearly $64 million today. Bugatti only built four of these coupes between 1936 and 1938, when Ettore Bugatti’s son Jean modernized the company's vehicle lineup.

The model was named after Jean Bugatti's friend, French pilot  Jean Mermoz, one of the pioneers in aviation and the first to cross the South Atlantic by air.

2024 Concours d'Elegance

August 24, Centennial Airport morganadamsfoundation.org

2023 Winner -1932 Auburn 8-100

2021 Winner – 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S photo credit: Driven Imagery

1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic

photo credit: Derek Brown

HOLD MY BEER

Colorado’s Summertime with Craft Beer and Handcrafted Cocktails

ARTICLE BY SONJA NIX

Established in 2014, Living the Dream Brewing operates according to its motto:  Live the life you have imagined. It celebrates the people and places of the Centennial State. LTD’s new location and main taproom on Commerce Center Drive and location in Sterling Ranch are dog-friendly and have daily food trucks.

Lone Tree’s first brewery opened in 2011, and Lone Tree Brewing Company has been a local staple for over a decade. Deeply rooted in the community, they now have two tasting rooms, one near Park Meadows Mall and the recently opened Lone Tree Brewing in the heart of Parker. Their stylistically diverse lineup of beers is available in cans and on draft.

Neighbor-owned bar and restaurant Modern Brew delivers a small bar experience with craft beer, specialty cocktails, wine, and quality food. This community hub stages live music Thursday through Saturday; everything from Open Mic Night and Karaoke to gigging musicians. In the warm months, their newly remodeled patio extends their cozy vibe outdoors.

4. LAZY DOG RESTAURANT AND BAR LAZYDOGRESTAURANTS.COM

Lazy Dog offers top-notch cuisine, a rotating seasonal menu, a full bar, and the Lazy Dog Beer Club. The quarterly subscription’s current theme, “America the Brewtiful,” celebrates the charm of kitschy roadside attractions. On tap, guests can enjoy craft brews from near and far, including house beer Huckleberry Haze IPA and refreshing Lightning Jack Lager.

5. MAX TAPS MAXTAPS.COM

Max Taps serves 54 rotating, Colorado-only taps year-round. As the OG of craft brewing, it brings Colorado’s best beers from all over this great state by constantly changing its draft list to include the newest beers. Max Taps is dog-friendly and offers rotating food trucks.

6. GREAT DIVIDE BREWERY AND ROADHOUSE GREATDIVIDEBREWERYAND ROADHOUSE.COM

New to the Charles Schwab Campus in Lone Tree, Great Divide’s modern brew pub offers elevated comfort food,16 taps from award-winning Great Divide Brewing, and a full bar. Think suburban comforts with business lunch sophistication meets happy hour vibes with Sunday brunch.

Others to try: Prost prostbrewing.com 3 Freaks Brewery 3freaksbrewery.com Oakwell Beer Spa oakwell.com - coming soon!

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THE RIVER PROVIDES

The Heart of the River Meets the Heart of the Person

ARTICLE BY LISA LORD PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAIR PURNER

The river that wound itself through Peter Stitcher’s life is full of twists and turns and unexpected blessings. He didn’t set out to become a store owner, community builder, or a man supporting over 500 people in Africa.

“What started as a passion for the river has become a community, family, and a center for relationships.”

It started years before when he felt the call to be a missionary. And then again when he got a counseling degree. But in the end, the call of the river was so strong he decided to become a biologist to build trophy trout water based on a specific river's insects and etymology. He loved this work.

Then, the river of Pete’s life took a turn. Peter faced medical bills for his newborn daughter that his pay as a biologist and inadequate insurance couldn’t cover, and he needed a way to make ends meet.

The river provided. A friend asked for his expertise on which flies to use on a certain stretch of water. Having just studied that stretch of river, Peter built him a custom fly box based on what was currently hatching. Armed with the custom flies from Peter, his friend out-fished all his buddies and even the local guides.

As a side business to earn money for his daughter’s medical bills, Peter started curating and selling custom "biologist-crafted selections" of flies. His clients consistently out-fished everyone around them. Soon, he was making more in a weekend selling flies than in a month as a biologist, and Ascent Fly Fishing was born.

In 2014, he opened his first fly-tying factory in Nairobi, Kenya, where many of the big outfitters have factories. The British brought fly-tying to Kenya 70-80 years ago when the tea factories were off-season to make money year-round. Now, he employs over 55 fly tyers across two factories who have more than 500 dependents.

What started as a passion for the river has become a community, family, and a center for relationships. Ascent embodies the DNA of Peter and his

relationship-first philosophy and belief that "what you need, the river becomes."

“For us, as we have grown, there is no taking the full blessing all for ourselves without sharing it equally with our community in Kenya,” Peter says. “With a country with over 75 percent unemployment, this is a blessing that is shaping a generation.”

For nine years, Peter operated Ascent out of his home to keep costs down. Last year, he opened his first retail store and the result has, again, brought unexpected blessings. Sometimes, that means simply meeting people where they are and hearing what they really need, not talking about fishing at all. That includes de-stressing, relationship help, community, quiet, or even allowing a long-time customer who just lost his fishing and camping golden retriever to take Cedar, Ascent’s shop dog, for a fourday fishing trip.

It isn’t about seeing how much Peter can sell to each customer who walks in the door. It is about spending 30 minutes with a child who has a heart for fishing and his $6 allowance, telling him where to go and helping him pick out flies. It’s about telling a young man to put the flies back that he doesn’t need, dropping a pin on a Google map to show him where he can fish with the flies he already has.

It is about looking into the heart of the river and the heart of the person standing in front of him and seeing how they fit together. The blessing is just a bonus that the river has provided.

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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

JUNE 1ST

24th Annual Classic Car Show

Cherry Hills Community Church

Join HRCA for the 24th annual Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association's Classic Car Show. A perfect weekend activity for the whole family. Grab lunch from a food truck and chat with the car owners. Show off your classic car, or just take a walk around and vote for your favorite. Don't miss the engine rev at noon.

JUNE 6TH – 8TH

Off the Beaten Score

Valor Christian High School

Rediscover Broadway's hidden gems from various musicals you know and love at the 14th annual Broadway to Africa production, Off the Beaten Score. This year's lineup features numbers from some of musical theater's best shows, all performed by some of Denver's finest talent. Broadway to Africa supports Young Life camp experiences for adolescents in several countries in Africa and the Middle East.

JUNE 8TH

KidFest

Civic Green Park

The Highlands Ranch Metro District invites families to KidFest for outdoor fun at Civic Green Park. Highlights include the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, South Metro Fire Rescue engine demonstrations, a Nerf dart battle zone, obstacle course, and entertainment on Civic Green center stage. Food is available for purchase, and vendors will be on-site to share information regarding local products and services.

JUNE 15TH

Zuma's Rock the Ranch

Zuma's Rescue Ranch

Join Zuma Rescue Ranch at the Rock The Ranch benefit concert. Proceeds will support mental health services, animal rescue/sanctuary, and the development of Colorado’s first and only non-profit large animal hospital. The day will be filled with music by three celebrity artists, great food, a full bar, community businesses, and activities for the whole family. zumasrescueranch.com

JUNE 22ND

Highlands Ranch Beer Festival

Civic Green Park

Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable experience at the Highlands Ranch Beer Festival. HRCA brings you a day filled with craft beers, delicious food, and live music by Union Gray and Vinyl Nation. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this event promises to delight all who attend. For details and tickets, visit hrcaonline.org.

JUNE 28TH

Tunes on the Terrace

Lone Tree Arts Center | 1:30 PM

British born but American made, The Brit Pack was founded by two Brits in New York and have established a reputation as the most authentic British Invasion band in the U.S., playing some of UK’s best music like The Beatles and Rolling Stones, to George Michael and Oasis.