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JUNE 2016 publisher

Brad Howard | Brad.Howard@LifestylePubs.com

hen Brad and Corrinn Howard took over Parker Lifestyle earlier this year, I had limited availability. My parents, who live in Arizona, were dealing with some health issues, so I knew I needed to have flexibility in my schedule.

As editor of the magazine for the previous year, I knew I couldn’t continue in that same capacity. So I want to give a special thanks to Brad and Corrinn for working with me and finding a way that I could continue to be a part of this great publication.

I am now working as the assistant editor, which means that I edit the copy and contribute articles on a regular basis. It allows me to spend fewer hours working on the magazine.

But that doesn’t change how I feel about Parker Lifestyle. It is so different than all the others publications that are delivered to Parker mailboxes.

First and foremost, Parker Lifestyle offers way more than advertisements and coupons.

It contains 50 percent local news. That’s a lot of news about you and your neighbors that you might not find anywhere else.

In fact, an article that I wrote for this June issue is about a Parker family that has three generations living here. I came up with this story idea more than a year ago, when I first met with Tom and Melissa O’Malley of Affinity Photography. You might recognize their names. They provide a lot of photos for us.

When I met with them in 2015, Tom told me his parents and his brother all live in Parker. At the time, I thought their family might make a great Father’s Day piece some day. I never forgot that thought.

I hope you enjoy reading about the three generations of O’Malleys, as well as all of the other wonderful features, briefs and calendar items that Corrinn and I worked hard on to give you a good picture of life in Parker.

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Award-winning educator connects students and survivors to

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30 Father's Day Grilling Done Right

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hometown Hero

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Our Town

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City Scene

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Culinary Creations

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Good Times

Arbor Day Race

Parker Parks and Recreation's Inaugural Arbor Day 5 Mile Run/Walk & Family Fun Trek was Saturday, May 7, at Salisbury Park (rescheduled from Saturday, April 30).

And they're off!

Racers continue to cross the starting line.

Overall winner Peter Scoffin and his wife, Katie.

Gerry Headley, Jeff Claar and Jason Kruegel.

Mick Varner and Melissa Nash.

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Maddy Patten, Traci Griffin and Corinna Carney. Adam and Sarah Vowell with their dog, Brutus.

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Hilltop Celebration Features Art and History

The Fourth Annual Hilltop Art Fair, a community celebration of visual, performing and literary arts, was held April 30. Visitors learned about the history of Hilltop, a railroad town near the Douglas and Elbert county borders. Hilltop served as a stop for train and stagecoach routes in the late 1800s.

The student art show features the work from The first poet is Kendall Kopek, a sixth grader from Brothers Josiah and Levi Cabrero, musicians from five nearby schools, Parker’s Frontier Valley, Castle Rock Elementary.

Elizabeth, return this year to share their talents.

Northeast and Mountain View Elementary schools, plus Singing Hills Elementary and Elizabeth Middle schools.

Eileen Cantrell, Hilltop Club member, gets lunch Parker author Sandra Whelchel signs copies of ready at the Hilltop Schoolhouse. her book at the Hilltop Schoolhouse.

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(men in skirts to help change flat tires and provide other on-course assistance) and aid stations, features options of 30 miles and a 62.5 mile metric century for cyclists of all levels. Learn more and register at TourdeLadies.com.

2016 CHAUNCEY BILLUPS BASKETBALL ACADEMY Parker Parks and Recreation and Nothing But Net (NBN) Elite

The Parker Police Department is hosting 150 Parker children for

Basketball welcome back the Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy,

Cops and Bobbers at Meridian Pond. Officers will first teach the chil-

which will include celebrity appearances and guidance from profes-

dren how to cast a fishing line in a casting class. After that, the ama-

sional players and coaches. Former celebrity coaches have included

teur anglers will join more than 20 Parker police officers and catch

Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kenneth Faried, DeAndre Jordan, Kyle Lowry,

two trout in the stocked pond.

Corey Brewer and Jamal Crawford. This year’s celebrity coaches will

Children between the ages of 5 and 15 may register for the

be announced closer to the camp date.

event. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department will supply fish-

The Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy, which will be June 27-30

ing poles that participants can take home, along with their fish. Visit

at the Parker Fieldhouse, will teach youth fundamentals that focus on

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dribbling, passing, defense, speed, agility and shooting. Coaches will

begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, at Meridian Pond, near

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Lincoln Avenue and Meridian Boulevard.

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DATE NIGHT AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO GREASE COMES TO PARKER There’s never been any debate about Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Parker Arts presents "Grease," the musical. Follow Dany Zuko

being fun for the family, but in the past few years, the zoo is also

and Sandy Dumbrowski back to their senior year of 1959 as they

becoming a popular destination for adults. This June 30 event for

try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights,” while peer

those 21 and older gives adults the chance to mix and mingle under

pressure and social norms create a bumpy ride. With musical

the stars at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo while sampling a variety of

favorites like “Hopelessly Devoted,” “You’re The One That I Want”

food and beverages from eateries and breweries across the Front

and “Greased Lightnin,’” you’ll rediscover why “Grease is the Word.”

Range. Plus, local musicians will set the mood so you and your date

So grab your leather jackets, T-Birds, and put on your bobby socks

can dance and taste the night away.

and join the PACE Center for this electrifying 1950s-style musical.

This year, the zoo has partnered with Cheyenne Mountain Resort to make it easy for out-of-towners to attend its adults-only events and enjoy an entire weekend exploring all that Colorado Springs has to offer. The resort offers out-of-town guests a preferred rate for the

Showtimes vary from July 15 to July 31. Visit ParkerArts.org for ticketing information.

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weekend, which includes breakfast each morning for two, round trip

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Parker’s annual

transportation to and from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and childcare for

event will take place on July 16 at Tallman Meadow Park, beginning

the night at the zoo (from 6 to 10 p.m., advance reservation required

at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony followed by the traditional survi-

for childcare). You can purchase your tickets for Moonlight on the

vor lap. All survivors and caregivers are invited to join the celebratory

Mountain now at CMZoo.org.

survivor lunch reception at 11:30 a.m. Lots of walking, games and fun will keep participants entertained through to the luminaria and closing ceremony. For information about forming a team, company sponsorship or volunteering. please visit RelayForLife.org.

STEM SUMMER CAMPS Deep Space is coming to parents’ rescue this June. To keep kids excited and learning, two different programs are offered at Deep Space Workplace & Event Center.

First, a Week of Geek is designed to give students exposure to several different types of fun and creative technology. Youth will learn computer programming in Minecraft, and design and print using a 3D printer. They also can make a LEGO movie using stop-motion animation or create an amazing “trick shot” video and more. The camp is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13-17.

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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ! On Saturday, June 4, Douglas County Libraries kicks off its Summer Reading Program at all of its libraries. This program is a great way for kids and teens to strengthen their reading skills and stay engaged throughout the summer.

Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of crafts, activities, story times, games, special guests and snacks from 10 a.m. to noon. to officially start the reading program, which runs through July 31. Call 303.791.7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org to register for this

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ridging the gap between the safe, prosperous life that many high school students in Parker enjoy and the terrors of poverty, war and human rights abuses experienced by millions of people is no easy task.

This is the mission undertaken by Dr. Mark Thorsen, social studies teacher at Ponderosa High School, who endeavors to make his students aware of the many different struggles around them, locally and throughout the world.

“Social studies is one of the easiest subjects to make relevant for students. It allows us to think about solving problems. It is a really important foundation, regardless of what they go on to pursue,” Thorsen explains.

“Engaging the students is not difficult.

Each of them wants to feel like their voice matters. They want to be a part of something bigger. If we provide the opportunity, they will rise to the occasion.”

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Ponderosa, including football and wrestling.

More recently, he has supported activities that encourage philanthropy and social action among students.

“My biggest shift in thinking was when my sons were born,” says Thorsen. “I have three boys. I want to make the world a better place for them.”

Thorsen now sponsors Ponderosa’s UNICEF club. The club’s members organize fundraisers, like Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, and increase awareness of social issues affecting the world’s most vulnerable children.

“It’s important to understand the relationship between our community and our school.

We invigorate one another,” Thorsen says.

Every fall, Thorsen organizes the school’s Human Rights Awareness Week. Last year’s event featured speakers who have survived atrocities, such as human trafficking and genocide; authors; social change innovators; and leaders from A Path Appears, Children’s

Future International, One Nation Walking Together, Restoration Project International and other non-profit groups.

“Social change is always made up of many tiny acts,” explains Thorsen. “It’s not about waiting for one big person to come along. Just talking to other people is a significant act. When students take something they are passionate about and talk to their parents, siblings and friends about it, they are including more people in the conversation. It’s important to give them an outlet.

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ot many 8-year-olds get to climb the same trees or run through the same terrain as their fathers. As a third-generation Parker resident, Sean O’Malley gets to do that frequently.

“He’ll come up here and start running,” says his father, Tom O’Malley, who grew up in the home his parents purchased 37 years ago on 15 acres in Ponderosa Hills. “He’ll start chasing the squirrels and the different animals.”

Sean’s grandparents and Tom’s parents, Ted and Sue O’Malley, moved to the area in

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early 1979 so that Ted could work as a flight instructor at United Airlines’ Denver Flight Training Center.

Although Ted went back to f lying planes out of different United hubs and eventually retired in 2003, he and Sue never left. And two of their four sons, Tom and Ted, live in Parker with their wives and three children.

Looking back on the early years, Ted remembers that Parker Road was a two-lane road and Hills Country Market was the

only grocery store. To “do big shopping,” the family would drive to the nearest King Soopers at Parker Road and I-225.

“We wore out a couple of cars,” Ted says.

“We were always driving to go find anything because it wasn’t here in Parker. It was a much smaller community. The people that were out here, they were here because they enjoyed the open spaces, the beautiful views.

That’s why we came here too.”

Tom attended Pine Lane Elementary, Parker Junior High and Ponderosa High

schools. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 and returned to Parker in 2001.

“I came back to Parker because I had such a positive childhood,” Tom says. “I like how there’s space out here. It’s close to the city, but there’s still that small-town feel. And that’s what I enjoyed, and I wanted to raise my family in a similar situation.”

Tom and his wife, Melissa, have lived in their home near Lincoln Avenue and Jordan Road for 15 years. Sean was born at Parker Adventist Hospital in 2008.

“I just love it - the fact that we’re so close to family and Sean gets to see his grandparents. My brother and his family still live here," Tom says.

"There’s a tight-knit group here, and it’s just nice to have family so close."

As the owners of Affinity Photography, Tom and Melissa are quite active in Town events.

“Growing up in Parker, that’s why right now I’m involved with our photography business in a lot of Town things,” Tom says. “We work with the Creative District. We photograph for the PACE Center. I just love being a part of what’s happening in Parker.

“We’re just trying to make a difference, trying to be a part of it,” Tom says. “Parker’s kind of an ideal place to live.”

No one plans to leave any time soon.

“This is not the time in my life to move away from family,” Ted says.

“This was just a great place to live and it still is.”

Melissa agrees, saying: “Raising our family in Parker gives us a safe place to live at the same time as running a successful business in the Denver metro area. You can get the best of both worlds.”

The three generations of O'Malleys - Tom, Sean and Ted.

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As Interstate 70 crosses Vail Pass and heads into Mesa County, the freeway begins winding along the Colorado River with steep and rocky valleys on either side. Grand Junction is only four and a half hours from Parker, and the scenery change reminds travelers of Colorado’s diversity.

The Colorado National Monument is stunning.

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adventure Many people think of the Grand Junction

General Manager Steve Thoms was excited

American cuisine for brunch, lunch and din-

area as a region that produces wine and

to recently receive The Daily Sentinel's read-

ner. The moderately-priced restaurant has a

Palisade peaches, but visitors will find a vari-

ers' choice as "Grand Junction's Special

solid variety of wines, including local selec-

ety of family fun in addition to the vineyards

Occasion Restaurant" and for having "The

tions. While reservations are not accepted,

and orchards situated where the Colorado

Best Restaurant Wine List."

the experience gives diners fun and lively

and Gunnison rivers meet.

Thoms' summarizes what patrons can

environment with a great selection.

Grand Junction, or the River City, has culi-

expect, "We are a classic restaurant where

For the visitor looking for organic, local

nary delights for every palate. Located on

Grand Junction comes to celebrate life. We

and natural ingredients, try Cafe Sol, which

Main Street in historic downtown since

define Grand Junction's culinary excellence

is also located on Main Street. Whether it's

1973, patrons enter The Winery Restaurant

by offering seasonal local offerings and local

breakfast, lunch or dinner, patrons will expe-

and feel like they have arrived. This beauti-

wines in an atmosphere that represents the

rience healthy dining options made from

fully-restored, 100-year-old building features

Grand Junction's Western Colorado lifestyle.

scratch. And when it comes to sustainable

custom stained glass artwork, barn wood

Great food and atmosphere that you can enjoy

dining, Cafe Sol is leading the way.

and brick. The menu features all-natural

in a pair of jeans. Please check your spurs and

aged beef, pork and wild seafood offerings

mountain bikes at the door."

prepared and served in a manner that is sure

Another excellent dinner option is Bin 707

to entertain your inner gourmet in a unique

Foodbar, located on North Fifth Street just

and comfortable environment.

off of Main Street downtown, which offers

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1. A view of the valley from the Colorado National Monument. 2. Sunrise at the Colorado National Monument. 3. Morning view at the Colorado National Monument. 4. Palisade gets ready to bloom and start the busy farming season.

Art

After grabbing dinner, visitors should plan their trips around the monthly First Friday Art Opening Reception. Enjoy strolling Main Street while experiencing

Melody Horton and Judy Rogan at the First Friday Art Opening Reception. The ladies use their studio to work and show off their wonderful local art.

art, live music and refreshments at multiple studios for free. For more information about participating studios, call the Art Center at 970.243.7337.

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include guided tours to see wild horses, rafting the Colorado River, hiking, biking, ATV tours and dirt bikes. For a more scenic view, take a must-see drive during sunrise along the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive in the Colorado National Monument. More than 11 canyons along the steep cliffs showcase amazing views and offer potential sightings of bighorn sheep, eagles and other wildlife.

Other family-friendly adventures include the Dinosaur Journey Museum, the Museums of Western Colorado, the Botanical Gardens or an evening at the Avalon Theater.

Suzanne Claffey at the First Friday Art Opening Reception showcasing her works and various artistic techniques.

wine Heather and Dani Hutchinson at Plum Creek Cellars enjoy giving tours with your tastings.

After experiencing food and outdoor adventures, don't forget to experience some of the 22 tasting rooms.

Wineries are open year-round and typically use 99 percent Colorado grapes for creations that include sweet and dry wines. For more information about the region's wineries, go to ColoradoWineCountry.com.

You can even leave the driving to someone else. For horse-drawn carriage or limo services, contact JR's Carriages at JRsCarriageService.com or Absolute Prestige at Aplimo.com.

Some wineries of interest include:

Entry of The Winery Restaurant on Main Street.

Plum Creek Cellars. Operating since 1984, this winery is the oldest in Colorado and moved to Palisade in 1989.

Owner Sue Phillips uses 100 percent of her grapes from the state. Info: PlumCreekWinery.com Two Rivers Winery & Chateau. Family owned and operated, this boutique winery and French chateau offers award-winning wines, a conference/events center, and a bed and breakfast. Bob and Billie Witham are owners who will take you through an understanding of the tasting process - from dry to sweet. Info: TwoRiversWinery.com.

Grande River Vineyards. Established in 1990, this winery is the fourth oldest in the region and the fifth in the state.

UPCOMING GRAND JUNCTION EVENTS

The variety of wines, including "Havin' A Cow" will impress

June 10-12 - Palisade Bluegrass & Roots Music Festival

most connoisseurs. Info: GrandeRiverVineyards.com.

July 8-10 - Colorado Lavendar Festival

From wine to festivals, national parks and out-

August 19-20 - Palisade Peach Festival

door adventures, visitors will be pleased that Grand

September 15-18 - Colorado Mountain Winefest

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away from the Parker area.

Special thanks to the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau.

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Our Town

Three New Libraries are Opening in Douglas County PARKER BRANCH TO OPEN THIS SUMMER ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN CORMIER

This architectural rendering shows what the first floor area around the staircase will look like when completed.

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ll the years of hard work and persistence to open new libraries in Douglas County are starting to come to fruition.

Three branches of Douglas County Libraries (DCL) will open this year in Parker, Lone Tree and Castle Pines as part of the No Leaf Unturned campaign, which was originally announced in 2013.

The first facility, located at 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, celebrated its grand opening on April 21. The Lone Tree branch will open July 9 at 10055 Town Ridge Drive, The Parker branch, the largest of the three, is expected to open at 20105 E. Mainstreet this summer.

The Certificate of Occupancy is expected to be completed on June 27, according to DCL Facilities Manager Rick O’Dell, who says it will take at least four to five weeks after that until the facility is open.

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Town of Parker’s planned park and plaza northwest of the building.

When it opens, area residents will enjoy a facility that is twice the size of its current location, growing from the current 20,000 square feet to about 40,000 square feet on two floors.

And all library patrons will appreciate the fact that the new building will have 163 parking spaces, about 2½ times the number at its current location, with almost 40 additional spaces at the adjoining park.

It also will have lots of high-quality interactive features for children and a creativity lab for people of all ages and skill levels.

For example, there will be a fun, interactive children’s area that includes what library staff call a baby pool, which is not an actual pool but an area where infants can crawl around, protected by a rounded bumper to ensure baby safety.

That space will be adjacent to a structural wall that encourages youth to climb and explore, says Nanci Marr, the library

district’s marketing and communications supervisor. And there will also be a kids’ corner with retractable/movable walls so it opens into larger space.

Parker’s library will also have The Studio, a media lab with state-of-the-art software and equipment, including a green screen and professional-quality editing equipment, that will be available for library cardholders who want to create various products for fun or business purposes, including manga or anime videos, musical compositions and short films or videos.

Library staffers also envision residents recording stand-up comedy routines to upload to YouTube, digitizing old home videos, recording video resumes and converting those old VHS tapes to DVD. Thanks to a generous donation, The Studio will grace the name of the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary of Parker, the first organization to lend its name to the Parker facility. Among the other contributors were Intermountain Rural Electric Association

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Finally, the library will offer a drive-through book deposit, flexible community event space, two public meeting/conference rooms, six study rooms, a quiet reading den, dedicated Storytime/kids’ event space and a second floor loft that seats 40 and includes a portable media center.

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City Scene

Parker Area Chamber Ribbon Cuttings THREE BUSINESSES WELCOMED TO THE CHAMBER

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s Parker grows, the local businesses just keep getting better and better. The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed On the Rox Sports Bar & Grill, The Gnarly Root and I Love Kickboxing.

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The ribbon is cut at On the Rox Sports Bar & Grill.

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Father’s Day Grilling

Done Right TIPS AND TECHNIQUES ARTICLE CHEF BRANDO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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hef Brando here. As I think about Father's Day, I think about great memories with family and friends and lots of time spent at the grill.

There are times when we have prepared great feasts and other times where grilling left us all feeling like it is better left to professionals.

Here are some techniques and tips to make your Father's Day a success: • Start out with a clean and hot grill.

• Pull steaks or chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes to rest before grilling.

• Season steaks or chicken well before grilling.

• Use a thermometer to check doneness.

• Don't forget you can grill veggies.

• Wrap veggies in a foil packet with oil and seasonings that you like.

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• Heat grill for 10 to 15 minutes, then use a wire brush to scrape off any pieces left from the last time you used the grill. Then, using tongs and a paper towel doused in oil, oil the grates several times to prevent food from sticking.

• Let meats come up to room temperature (you have 2 hours to cook the food without worrying about spoilage, but 30 to 45 minutes is ideal).

• Use a combination of any mixed seasonings on your meats for a period of time. You do this is to get the most flavor into the meat before grilling. Weber's grilling seasonings make great gift ideas for Father's Day and can be found in any grocery store.

• Veggies can be a combination of the following: Onions with 1 teaspoon butter or bullion beef base and butter. Corn with salt and pepper, cilantro and lime, and oil. Squash, such as zucchini and yellow squash, with basil or Italian seasoning and olive oil. Wrap any one of these suggestions in foil and put on the grill while the grill is heating up. After the grill is hot, turn the grill down to medium and put the veggies on the lower-heated side to prevent burning.

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June is such a great month. We've planted our flowers, cushions are on the outdoor chairs, the fire pit is ready and deck evenings are calling us. We know that a long stretch of good weather has finally arrived, so let’s enjoy our outdoor oasis wherever it is.

As much as I love my outdoor space, I still want my indoor space to have that spring/ summer organic feel that I am looking for outside. I know that my job is to see everything as a decorating opportunity, but there is an actual science to it as well.

In the book, Environmental Interiors, authors Mary Jo Weale and James W. Croake explain that the way we enjoy our habitat is based on the senses. When we are outside, we enjoy the smells, sounds, touch and tastes associated with nature. Our 32

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home’s interior offers the same “senses” in a different way. Eyes see pattern, color and light. Our noses smell fresh flowers, grass or candles. The ears sense conversation, birds, music or quiet. We want those senses stimulated inside or out.

So, there it is. My justification for decorating inside and out. Seems legitimate. Either way, you will love it. Trust me.

Feeling inspired? Let's use a few suggestions to carry this great weather feeling inside and out: • Change a centerpiece to candles in lanterns with rocks as the base. Add some moss for interest. Clay pots with sand inside are perfect candle holders for tea lights on the kitchen table. Plant grass in small containers and place them around the house for additional greenery.

• A strawberry pot is useful as a utensil holder or storage container in the kitchen. It's unexpected and adds a spot of color with outdoor whimsy.

• You may not need a fire indoors, but stacked logs (my favorite is birch) at your fireplace with timer candles look amazing.

Gas fireplace? Stack the logs upright in a metal container or vintage-looking bucket next to the fireplace.

• Watering cans in a cluster of all shapes, sizes and colors make great arrangements for above a bookcase, a mantle or a long shelf.

• Artificial plants still in your house? You can switch them out with cut branches from your trees or sticks from your local nursery. No fake flowers. Get as organic as you can.

• Your garden boots or rain boots look great sitting by the door, especially if they are a bright color.

All these suggestions incorporate those senses we yearn for and enjoy when we are outside. Make your home habitat inside and out as comfortable as you can in the most natural way.

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Water & Woods

CATCH AND RELEASE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BRAD HOWARD

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f your family wants an exciting day catching fish on a river, look no farther than Minturn. Located just past Vail, the town's population has slightly more than 1,000 residents but offers plenty of opportunity for an incredible family outing.

Minturn Anglers is a guide-owned company that has permission for you to catch fish in 30 different watersheds throughout Colorado's mountains, including the Eagle River, Colorado River, Roaring Fork, South Platte River (Dream Stream, Deckers, Urban) and Blue River. The Minturn Anglers team works 365 days a year in all weather conditions and has gained the reputation of catching some very large trout.

Matt Sprecher, owner of Minturn Anglers, knows that every customer will be satisfied. "We have changed the industry in Colorado by merely offering the highest standard of service for all our customers. No matter their age or experience level, we handpick each and every guide to ensure that we offer the best experience while fishing with us. In addition to our convenient store locations (including one in Parker) and variety of gear, our array of guided trips and access to water with Colorado's largest and well-versed guide staff will remind you that your fishing adventure is in good hands."

Minturn Anglers' guide Blake Knisely truly enjoys his job. "It allows me to combine one of my life's biggest passions with my career. I enjoy getting other people on fish almost more than I enjoy catching them myself. I love seeing that smile on someone's face who's just landed their first trout on a fly rod."

Whether you are an expert or beginner, a guided trip will surely give your group an enjoyable day.

Even the experienced fisherman will grab some tips from these guides.

Knisely reiterates the helpfulness of having a guide, "It's important to have a guide because your time is usually limited, whether you're on vacation or a weekend warrior. Even as a skilled angler on a river

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Guide Blake Knisely and Adrian Kim celebrate a catch on the Colorado River.

that you don't know intimately, a guide will know Kelsey Lynch and Wes Reeves in exactly what needs the Eagle River. to be done to catch fish on the particular day. Rather than spending most or all of the time you have to fish trying to figure out where the fish are and what bugs to throw, your guide will streamline this process and maximize your time spent on the water. Guides (with boats) have the necessary tools to approach the river most effectively, both floating and wading. Lastly, fly fishing is a lifelong learning process where any angler, regardless of experience, learns A VARIETY OF YEARsomething new almost every day (casting, technique, ROUND TRIPS FOR entomology, fish behavior). You will learn something EVERYONE'S DESIRES new from almost every guide trip you take, which can be invaluable in the long run."

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Lifestyle Calendar

June JUNE 2-5 ELIZABETH STAMPEDE RODEO

JUNE 6 COMMUNITY BANKS OF COLORADO BUSINESS CENTER OPENING MAINSTREET AND TWENTY MILE Parker Area Chamber is celebrating the grand opening of the Business Center at Community Banks of Colorado at Twenty Mile. Register for this free event at ParkerChamber.com or learn more at COBnks.com.

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Rodeo weekend kicks off Thursday, June 2, with a concert featuring

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Brothers Band, followed by PRCA Xtreme Bulls® on Friday night. Then

Ring in summer! The 39th Annual Parker Days Festival is one of

the bronc riding series starts Saturday afternoon and continues on

the largest family festivals in Colorado. The Thursday opening night

Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Tickets for all events can be

activities include the 38 Special concert and carnival rides. Enjoy

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parades, concerts, carnival rides, buskers, beer gardens and more

JUNE 2 BONFILS BLOOD CENTER RIBBON CUTTING

all weekend long! For tickets, hours and the latest information, visit ParkerDaysFestival.com.

BONFILS BLOOD CENTER

JUNE 11

Join the Parker Area Chamber in the grand opening of Bonfils Blood

TURMERIC, THE SPICE OF LIFE BY BROOKE EBEL, CNTP

Center at its new Parker Community Donation Center. Donating

PARKER NATURAL GROCERS

blood is one of the easiest ways to volunteer and give back to your

Beyond curry: This wonderful yellow spice has been consumed for

community. Register for this free event at ParkerChamber.com or

its health benefits for thousands of years. Combining turmeric with

learn more Bonfils.org.

certain spices or healthy fats can help your body absorb and use

JUNE 4 OPEN HOUSE FOR HORSE LOVERS DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE HARMONY EQUINE CENTER

curcumin - the active compound of turmeric. Spice up your life and your health by learning how to use turmeric in more than just curry.

Info: NaturalGrocers.com.

Horse lovers of all ages are invited to Harmony Equine Center for its

JUNE 12

fifth annual open house. Enjoy guided tours of the facility, games and

EIGHTH ANNUAL PARKER CARFEST

activities for kids, refreshments from local food truck vendors, as well

OLD TOWN PARKER

as meet horses for adoption. To learn more about the Dumb Friends

The Eighth Annual Parker CarFest, hosted by the Parker Cruisers Car

League Harmony Equine Center, visit DDFL.org or call 303.751.5772.

Club, takes place during the Parker Days festival, showcasing some of the finest cars and trucks from the Denver area. All net proceeds will be donated to the Parker Task Force Food Bank. For information, visit ParkerCarFest.com.

JUNE 19 FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION PINE LANE NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTER Celebrate Father's Day with refreshments, a planting station, an ice cream truck and more at Pine Lane Nursery, a family-owned, full-service garden center. Dad will love the extensive selection of fast-growing trees, shrubs and bushes for his yard and garden. Learn more at PineLaneNursery.com.

JUNE 22 2016 BIKE TO WORK DAY CHERRY CREEK TRAIL The Town of Parker will host a Parker Breakfast Station along Cherry Creek Trail under the E-470 overpass. The first 250 riders to stop 36

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for coffee and a delicious breakfast will also receive an official Bike To

or Watercolor - Hidden Images with Laura McElfresh, and Creating

Work Day T-shirt. Register for Bike to Work Day at ParkerOnline.org.

with Wood with Lee Thormahlen for the Teen Art Studio. Seats fill

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quickly. Register at ParkerArtistsGuild.com.

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The Council of Arts, Science and Culture continues

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the Black Eyed Experience, which includes the use of

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black lights, neon imagery, live music, DJs and a party

Bob Harris and the Bringers of Swing perform the

atmosphere. The game is simple: Dance, Drink, Stop,

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Enjoy Old Town Wine Walks and wine samples provided by Parker Area Chamber merchants while learning more about their goods

JUNE 30

and services. Tickets are $15. Participants must be 21 years of age or

VETERINARY CENTER OF PARKER RIBBON CUTTING

older to participate. Learn more at ParkerChamber.com.

VETERINARY CENTER OF PARKER, INC

JUNE 25

Join Veterinary Center of Parker Inc. for its grand opening. Veterinary Center of Parker is a proud member of the community and is

LESSONS & LEMONADE

dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine with

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friendly, compassionate service. Come meet the team members

Parker Artists Guild presents Lessons & Lemonade for three sepa-

and learn more about their services. Register for this free event at

rate youth workshop classes. This month choose from Wire Sculpture

ParkerChamber.com or learn more at VCParker.net.

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"I chose to start Courtyard Furnishings because I believe your home should tell your story with its final finishing touches to make your indoor space flow harmoniously to your outdoor retreat," says Shannon Ash, owner. "Both my husband and I grew up in the country and knew that’s where we wanted to be with the amazing views of the Front Range from our patio and 10 acres of peace and solitude. When I’m relaxing at home, my favorite drink to enjoy on the deck is my homemade Sangria."

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