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Seeking more news “Inspired by Community.”

AUGUST 2015 publisher Kelly Veltrie | KVeltrie@LifestylePubs.com

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can’t believe it’s already August and the "dog days" of summer.

As a warm-weather person, it seems to me that summer always comes and goes too quickly.

Time has also been flying because I’ve been having so much fun working as the editor of Parker Lifestyle. In putting together our first six issues, I’ve been introduced to a variety of people who are active in the community.

I’m so appreciative of folks like Ron Beller, Kam Breitenbach and Tamera Krause, who have been sending me regular news bits and photos about local organizations and schools.

I’m also thankful that some local photographers have generously shared their photographs, including Affinity Photography, Denise Erwin Photography and Keyser Images.

Douglas County Libraries, the PACE Center, the Town of Parker, and the staff and teachers at Parker’s high schools have also been a huge help in giving us information.

That said, I still would like more people to be my eyes and ears, especially as children head back to school this month. I think there are many more organizations and schools doing amazing things for our community.

If you belong to an organization or if your child’s school is doing something incredible, I want to hear about it. Send me the information and photos at scormier@lifestylepubs.com.

As I sift through the information I receive, I do try to give credit when credit is requested. Unfortunately, I failed in my attempt to do that in the July issue. I inadvertently left out a photo credit on one of the photos included with the Hot Spot article about Villa Parker. The photo of Brian Thorne with his 4-year-old daughter, Aliyah, and his then fiancé, now wife, Heather Nordstrom, was taken by Alexandra Bagley of Alexandra Bagley Photography. I sincerely apologize for that omission.

And as you and your families get back to your normal school-year routines, I hope you continue to enjoy reading Parker Lifestyle magazine, which is “inspired by community.”

Susan Cormier | SCormier@LifestylePubs.com

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Everyone Enjoys Parker Days

Parker Days 2015 was a huge success with an estimated 185,000 people attending the annual festival.

It couldn’t have been done without the help of Parker Area Chamber members and staff, community volunteers, entertainers, food providers and exhibitors.

Parker area entertainers appear on the Community Stage. Photo by Affinity Photography

Volunteers Danielle Server and Jenna Siebring (right) help exhibitors set up.

Downtown Parker is bustling with people during the annual festival. Photo by Affinity Photography

Beer tent volunteers Lois Huff and Kevin Terpenny.

From left, volunteers Thomas Calascione, Justin Averch and Joey Balkema help set up vendor booths. From left, Madison and Masey Burney at the volunteer booth with Shannon Sanders, co-chair of vendor volunteers.

The Rotary Community Corps of Parker help with parking at the Parker Senior Center. Pictured are Lee Parkins, Ethan Baber and Michael Klene.

Rotarians work in the Parker Chamber ticket booth. Pictured from left are Steve Brown, Mike Oldham, Kam Breitenbach, Michele Duncan and Dave Selden.

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Volunteer Lenae Jackson holds down the fort at the soda pop booth.

Volunteers Rich and Donna Foerster (back row), Dora Goins (seated) and Arlene Stevens help out at the Parker Senior Center’s parking lot fundraiser.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are among the participants in the Parker Days Parade, along with the mascots for the Avalanche and Broncos.

Parker Senior Center's Community Picnic Almost 100 people attended the Parker Senior Center's Community Picnic in O'Brien Park on June 20.

The Rotary Community Corps of Parker and their families also supported this fundraising event.

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Denise Perkins, Jackie and Carl Lawson, Rosemarie Spicer, Brent Spicer and Steven Lawson were all smiles.

Mel Adasoewoca, Charlene Dame, Donzie Taylor and Darlene Gomen enjoyed the picnic.

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From bottom left, Marian Goodman, Nathan Goodman, Michael Klene, Rhianna Klene and Maura Klene.

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Rotarians Give a Helping Hand at Project Sanctuary Members of the Rotary Club of Parker recently spent five days in Granby, helping out at one of Project Sanctuary’s outdoor, therapeutic retreats, which are designed to help military families reconnect. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAM BREITENBACH

Kam Breitenbach, Li Pettett and Jane Johnson (right) as they headed out to help with meal preparation, child care and a variety of activities.

The smaller kids had their own "ponies" to ride around the barn.

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Military families were guided on an hour-long trail ride.

Kam Breitenbach and Jane Johnson (right) helped with name tags for everyone as they checked in the first night.

The military families went to the reservoir to fish with donated equipment and supplies.

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Around Town PARKER QUEST! TEACHES LOCAL HISTORY Local families are invited to take a walk through Parker’s history as they look for clues during a scavenger hunt around downtown Parker, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.

In partnership with the Town of Parker and the Parker Historical Society, Douglas County Libraries will lead families through questions, games and activities. Participants will start their quest at the gazebo in O’Brien Park and finish at the Mainstreet Center, where they can also enjoy a special celebration of the old school house’s 100th year, complete with music, games and tours of the history museum.

To register for Parker Quest!, call 303.791.7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

Jeff Holland (left) explains to Anthony Anderson the details of his rabbit tamale dish.

LOCAL CATERERS TO BE FEATURED ON EATING AMERICA The Food Network’s Anthony Anderson was in town during the 2015 Parker Days festival to film an episode for Eating America with Anthony Anderson.

In the series, Anderson visits festivals across the country to highlight the local food and delicacies.

While in Parker, he interviewed a number of food providers who were on hand for the annual festival, including two local caterers – Rick Seewald of Sweet Lorraine’s Catering & Events, and Jeff Holland of Rory’s Rollin’ Diner and Rory’s Custom Catering.

Seewald prepared an adobo barbecue brisket on a sweet potato waffle with a chipotle aoli sauce, while Holland made a Colorado rabbit tamale dish with prickly pear green chili.

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Seewald says he was rewarded when “Anthony liked the brisket so much that even though he’d been eating food all day, he asked for seconds. His staff said that must be really good stuff because he’s been eating all day.”

Holland, whose food truck can be found in downtown Parker on weekdays and at local breweries on weekends, says he tried to elevate the variety of food that is available at carnival-type events. In addition to the rabbit, he offered bison egg rolls and salmon salads–not your typical carnival fare.

As a result, the club’s name will grace the Fusion media lab planned for the new library.

Library representatives were on hand at the Rotary’s monthly meeting in June to accept the donation.

FREE CONCERTS IN AUGUST Bring a picnic and the whole family to O’Brien Park for free concerts on Sunday afternoons in August, beginning at noon.

Presented by Parker Arts, the concert series starts off Aug. 2, with Tambours Sans Frontiers, which means drums without borders. This traditional Congolese percussion group’s positive and uplifting energy transcends boundaries, uniting people from all walks of life.

On Aug, 9, Pan Jumbies mixes calypso, soca, reggae, ska, jazz, and more, into a vivid world-beat mosaic. Whether you come to listen, to dance, or just for the Caribbean vibe, Pan Jumbies delivers fun and musical artistry for audiences of all ages Bad Candy will play on Aug. 16. This acoustic cover band plays bluegrass, country, R&B and rock favorites, including songs from the Eagles, Beatles, Tom Petty and Eric Clapton.

On Aug. 23, Manuel Molina, an internationally-known solo guitarist, will perform arrangements of Spanish classics, as well as artistic expressiveness with improvisational guitar.

The August series closes out on Aug. 30 with The Bluzinators, a Parker favorite that plays a unique blend of swing and rhythm and blues, including tunes by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Tommy Castro, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Elvis and, of course, the Blues Brothers.

$10,000 DONATION TO HELP FUND LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION The Cherry Creek Valley (CCV) Rotary Club of Parker donated $10,000 and became the first organization to lend its name to the new Douglas County Libraries (DCL) building under construction in Parker.

Emily Strunk of the CCV Rotary Club of Parker presents a $10,000 check to representatives of Douglas County Libraries.

“We are one of the library district’s many supporters,” says Joy Collins of CCV Rotary.

“We are so excited about this opportunity to continue our focus on youth and literacy, and to help fulfill our commitment to enhancing the downtown Parker area.”

The Fusion lab is a digital creativity space featuring technology for creating short films, videos, animation and music, and for other things, such as digitizing photos and old home videos.

Other naming opportunities are available for the three new libraries being built in Parker, Castle Pines and Lone Tree. For information, contact Elaine McCain at emccain@dclibraries.org or 720.348.9509.

2015 ROTARY 4-WAY TEST SCHOLARSHIPS Three Parker students received $1,000 scholarships for their essays about how they would respond to a specific issue using the Rotary 4-Way Test. The Rotarian's 4-Way Test is: of the things we think, say or do, is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, and will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Phillip Reid, who will attend Haverford College, and Abby Carter, who will go to Colorado State, wrote essays about a shoplifting dilemma. Adam Woods, who will at-

tend Montana State, wrote his essay about a medical marijuana dilemma.

Rotarian Dave Selden (right) presents $1,000 scholarships to Phillip Reid (left) Adam Woods and Abby Carter.

PARKER SENIOR CENTER GETS ELECTRIC VAN FROM IREA The Parker Senior Center has a new resource at its disposal – a Ford Transit Connect All-Electric Van - thanks to Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA).

The center plans to use the recent IREA donation to help pick up donations and transport large items.

“IREA is happy to be able to donate this van to an organization, such as the Parker Senior Center,” says Jim Anest, IREA director for District #7. “When the van became available for such a donation, the Parker Senior Center was certainly an appropriate group to receive it.”

IREA purchased the vehicle in 2011 in an effort to prepare for potential customer use of electric vehicles and to study what impact electric vehicles would have on IREA’s system. During that time, IREA customers were invited to test-drive the vehicle to see how it performed, compared to gas-fueled vehicles.

John Peters, president and chairman of the senior center’s board, thanked IREA for the donation. “Parker seniors would definitely benefit from this generous gift.”

FREE NUTRITION CLASSES A local nutritional health coach says free nutrition classes are available at the Parker Natural Grocers store.

Brooke Ebel says she and other guest presenters provide nutritional advice during

nutrition classes that are held at least four times a month at the Parker store. In addition, Ebel says she offers one-on-one nutrition coaching sessions.

Ebel says she also will go out into the community to educate groups about nutrition with her normal classes or a customized class, depending on the group’s needs and interests.. Any group that would be interested should contact her at the Parker Natural Grocers store.

For information, visit NaturalGrocers.com/ Nutrition-and-Health or call 303.805.1285.

PARKER IS NAMED THE THIRD SAFEST CITY IN COLORADO The Town of Parker was recently ranked as Colorado’s third safest city among 81 cities with a population of at least 20,000 residents.

According to information provided by the Town, the ranking was determined after a team at ValuePenguin analyzed data from 2013 FBI crime statistics by city, which provided the most recent crime data available. Not all cities participated and towns with populations of less than 3,000 residents were excluded.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS AUGUST 8 Parker’s National Night Out 2015 is a free event, sponsored by the Parker Police Department and Town of Parker, designed to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

From 2 to 8 p.m. on August 8, Parker area residents are invited to O’Brien Park to enjoy games and face painting, visit vendor booths, receive child fingerprint identification kits, and visit with members of the military, police and fire departments.

Children can play lawn games, basketball, kickball and more with police officers from 2 to 6 p.m. Vendor booths will be set up from 4 to 8 p.m.

Everyone is invited to stick around after the event for the showing of the movie, Frozen, at dusk, sponsored by the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, and featuring a special visit by the Snow Queen and Snow Princess.

For information, visit ParkerPolice.org/ NationalNightOut or contact Officer Dawn Cashman at 303.805.6527 or dcashman@ parkeronline.org.

FRIENDS RUN FOR CASTLEWOOD CANYON Castlewood Canyon will hold its Friends Run for Castlewood Canyon 10K Trail Run and 2-Mile Hike to benefit the state park on Sunday. Sept. 13.

The 10K run begins at the Event Facilities Shelters and takes the runners down Lake Gulch Trail for a view down the valley to Pikes Peak, across Cherry Creek, then up to Rim Rock Trail for a vista that includes Longs Peak, Mt. Evans and Pikes Peak, and then back through the canyon to the Inner Canyon Stairs.

The 2-mile hike is about taking in all that the park has to offer, including 100+ bird species and geological treasures that include volcanic rocks that are about 36 million years old. The hike will start and end at Canyon Point, about half a mile from the visitor center.

The run begins at 7 a.m. The 2-mile hike starts at 8:30 a.m. A sleep-in option is also offered, where you can contribute $25 or $50 to the cause without getting out of bed.

Cost for the 2-mile hike is $40, which covers a family of up to four members. The 10K run is $50 through Sept. 1 and $55 after that. All profits will be used for the benefit of Castlewood Canyon State Park.

For information or to register for the run, the hike or to sleep-in, visit RunningGuru.com and search Castlewood Canyon.

The run’s mascot, the Gargoyle, wears a sweatband in anticipation of the 2015 fundraising event.

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Giving Back

Barbecue Judges May Have the Best Job CERTIFIED JUDGES ON HAND FOR PARKER’S 2015 SMOKIN’ BREW BBQ ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SUSAN CORMIER

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The 2014 barbecue teams were hard at work.

Boyd Abts and Tim Grant of Truebud BBQ and Trish and Johnny Trigg of the Smokin’ Triggers.will be returning to compete in the Seventh Annual Smokin’ Brew BBQ.

Presentation is a key factor in the judging.

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f you like barbecue, you probably envy the judges who get to taste some of the finest BBQ dishes available at the hundreds of competitions across the country.

At the annual Smokin’ Brew BBQ in Parker this Labor Day weekend, 60 certified judges and 10 “table captains,” who present and serve the entries, will put their taste buds to the test as some of the nation’s top barbecue contenders vie for $8,500 in prize money.

“I absolutely love it. It’s an addiction – eating world class barbecue,” says Jim Chincholl, a Parker resident who has been judging since 2010. “The barbecue will blow your mind.”

Now a member of the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker, Chincholl is among the club members who help put on the competition each year to benefit a variety of local, national and international causes, including Project Sanctuary, Douglas County Support Center, Parker Task Force and Trick or Treat on Mainstreet, as well as the Rotary’s educational and international programs.

Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the Seventh Annual Smokin’ Brew BBQ will be held at the PACE Center this year, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and running through Sunday evening.

Chincholl, a certified master judge who has judged more than 75 contests over the last five years and plans to open a barbecue restaurant in Parker by next summer, says judges rate six entries in each of four categories – chicken, ribs, pork and brisket, so they are tasting 24 entries at each outing.

While he may be full at the end of a judging day, Chincholl isn't deterred. “By Thursday, I’m ready to go to a contest and eat again.”

The judges rate the entries on their appearance, taste and tenderness. Chincholl, who has judged as many as 36 competitions in a year, says he likes to start by smelling the entry before taking his first bite. He also looks for great flavor and a finished product that is not mushy or dry.

“We’re looking for the excellent barbecue – not perfect barbecue,” Chincholl says, noting the contestants are rated on a scale of 2 to 9, with 9 being excellent and 8 being very good.

The competition is fierce. At last year’s Smokin' Brew, four barbecue teams received straight 9s in all four categories by five different judges, a pretty incredible feat, according to Chincholl.

Some of those competitors will be returning this year to improve their records, take hold of bragging rights and earn a little bit of prize money, including Boyd Abts and Tim Grant of Truebud BBQ and Johnny Trigg of the Texas-based Smokin’ Triggers.

The Truebud team, which is from the Kansas City, Kansas, area, is appearing on this season’s BBQ Pitmasters competition on TLC and will try for a three-peat after winning Grand Champion in Parker the last two years, Chincholl says.

The judges put their taste buds to the test during the 2014 competition.

Trigg is considered the godfather of barbecue, and has appeared on BBQ Pitmasters four times and was the winner of the Jack Daniels’ World Championship BBQ Invitation in 2000 and 2003. He and his wife, Trish, will be returning for their second appearance in Parker after winning Reserve Grand Champion last year.

Other top competitors include Travis Clark of Clark Crew BBQ, who currently is #1 in the nation; America Dream Team and Big Poppa Smokers, currently #3 and #4 in the country, respectively; the Colorado-based Backdraft BBQ, 28th in the country; and Burnin' Bob’s Butts and Bones, a team that has won the Rocky Mountain BBQ Team of the Year four times, Chincholl says.

And if watching competitors slave over their grills and smokers while munching on some of your very own plate of barbecue isn’t up your alley, you can always enjoy the line up of entertainment planned for all three days of the event, including the Bluzinators, the Rick Lewis Project and Blackjack Canyon.

For more information, visit SmokinBrewBBQ.com.

Judges taste the 2014 entries.

SMOKIN’ BREW BBQ

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Sunday, Sept. 6 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with judging beginning around noon.

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Epilepsy

An Electric Battle in the Brain One child fights back and becomes a champion.

From left, Jake, Caleb, Mya, Tyson, Noah, Brandon and Shannon Korth

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oah Korth was 2 years old when he had his first seizure. His mom, Shannon, describes that frightening day. Noah’s dad, Jake, was at work and Shannon was at home, eight months pregnant with their youngest child, Caleb. Brandon, 9, was playing in one room, while his younger siblings Tyson, Noah and Mya, ages 4, 2 and 1, were listening to music as Shannon cleaned the house. She went into the kitchen and when she came back, Noah was lying on the floor, motionless, his eyes rolled back.

“I thought Noah had fallen, but his body was stiff. I called 911. They arrived quickly, but it felt like forever. I was holding Noah and crying,” Shannon remembers.

The pediatrician said that it was not uncommon for a child to have one seizure. But three days later, Noah had another seizure. Tests at the Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin showed that he suffered frequent sub-clinical seizures, which have no outward symptoms. Noah was diagnosed with epilepsy.

Over the next few months, Noah tried three different medications, suffering some serious side effects and continuing to have seizures. The following summer, a doctor noticed a faint heart murmur and advised further testing.

“There were several holes in his heart and they told us Noah has ASD—atrial septal defect—a separate condition,” Shannon says.

In 2009, Jake accepted a new job offer and the family moved to Colorado. Shannon had heard good things about Children’s Hospital Colorado, so she called to find a new neurologist and cardiologist for 4-year-old Noah.

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“The new cardiologist said that Noah needed surgery right then,” Shannon says. “It went well. He is now considered heart healthy.”

In the weeks following Noah’s heart surgery, to Shannon’s dismay, he had multiple seizures.

“They just started coming full force. We ended up bringing him back to the hospital. He would say, ‘Mommy, I’m scared,’ then look to the side and seize for a couple of minutes. Later, he was having a seizure every minute. I guess he had a thousand through the night.

They put him in a drug-induced coma and he had to be intubated,” Shannon recalls, indicating that Noah could no longer breathe on his own, so he was attached to a ventilator.

“Noah’s brain was supposed to reboot,” Shannon continues. “But he was still having seizures in the coma. At that point, a month after his heart surgery, we were told that he had to have emergency brain surgery.”

Noah’s skull was removed and more than 100 electrodes were placed directly on his brain. Still in a coma, his brain activity was monitored for a couple of days, with Shannon at his side. Noah’s seizures were coming from one specific area in his left frontal lobe, dangerously close to the area controlling his motor skills. Shannon and Jake were told Noah might never walk or talk again.

“They took out a part of Noah’s brain, the size of an apple. He had to relearn everything—talking, eating, going to the bathroom, walking. All the stuff he knew how to do was gone,” Shannon explains.

“Noah had speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. He was very frustrated. He was just so weak. I remember he took his first step on my birthday. That was so cool!”

Noah’s successful recovery exceeded expectations. Now 10, he is five years seizure-free and works hard at school, helped by a special needs teacher, who he loves. He is passionate about baseball and recently hit three home runs in one game.

He also serves as the 2015 Colorado Champion for the Children's Miracle Network, spreading awareness and raising funds for Children’s Hospitals across the nation.

EPILEPSY

“A lot of people don’t know about epilepsy, but anyone can get it, at any age. It’s not really talked about and not well funded,” Shannon believes.

Epilepsy is a medical disorder that causes recurring seizures. These are periods of abnormal electrical activity between brain cells, resulting in physical or behavioral changes, such as full-body shaking.

BACK TO SCHOOL

With Brandon starting at Metro State University in August, Tyson moving into seventh grade at Cimarron Middle School, and Noah, Mya and Caleb attending Frontier Valley Elementary, Jake and Shannon Korth have gotten used to facing new challenges with hope and courage.

“Moving, starting a new school, having a child with special needs, making sure your other children are doing well, it’s all very scary,” Shannon notes. “Everything always falls into place the way it’s supposed to.

Because of Noah’s illness, we are stronger as a family.”

Noah has his own message for other sick kids: “Don’t worry. The doctors will take care of you. Everything will be all right.”

Noah and Shannon Korth

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Healthy Lifestyle

The Miracle of Water ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY CORIE GOODSON, MPH, CNC

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ater. It has carved canyons and moved mountains. It sustains our planet and all that lives here, and has even been known to cause wars. Without it, we would cease to exist.

Our bodies consist of about 70 percent water. Believe it or not, many people are walking around in a dehydrated state most of the time. Just 3 percent dehydration can cause thinking to become fuzzy and even cause us to gain a pound of weight within six months.

Minimum water intake should be 64 ounces (or 1.89 liters) a day for adults, more if you exercise. Children should drink at least half their body weight (in ounces) per day. So, a 40-pound child should drink about 20 ounces of water daily.

Don’t let thirst be your guide. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

Water is not only important for hydration, it is the primary transport system of nutrients throughout the body and is essential for proper bodily functions.

Fresh water helps flush toxins from our systems, keeps our skin clearer, is a natural appetite suppressant, regulates body temperature and can even aid in weight loss.

Think you need a laxative? Try drinking some extra water first.

Have a headache? Have a drink before you take an aspirin.

The key is fresh and filtered water. City water is regulated and safe for consumption, but it must come chlorinated. Chlorine is necessary for sanitation purposes but so is the plastic wrap on a loaf of bread. You want to remove it before consuming it.

Purchase a good filtration system. Look for one that meets the standards for filtering unwanted microbes from pipes and transport, as well as chlorine.

Do not drink distilled water either. It has properties that will leach vital nutrients from the body. It can have benefits in a medically-supervised program but should never become the standard choice.

What about bottled water? Bottled water is not governed the same as tap water, so it is hard to know what we are getting. Where did it come from?

How long has it been sitting on the shelf? Was it transported in the heat?

If you want to enjoy the convenience and taste of bottled water, keep it in a cool dark place. Do not let it sit in the sun and don’t freeze the bottle. Certain chemicals in the plastic can be leached into the water and be unhealthy.

Lastly, don’t drink from the same water bottle all day without washing it in-between fill ups, due to bacteria proliferation. It has been said that if you don’t use a filter, you become one.

Having said all that, drink up! Lots of pure clean water will keep your body running like a well-oiled machine. You will be amazed at how much better you feel.

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Bighorn Automotive was the original vision of Frank Bowlus, who started his own shop in 2006 and moved into his first location in Parker four years ago. His Mainstreet location continues to build traction, but Bowlus knew growth opportunities were limited because of the size of the first shop.

In a whirlwind of planning and collaboration, a partnership of three dynamic individuals developed, and the second location of Bighorn Automotive became a reality.

Bowlus, who has more than 35 years of automotive experience, brings the automotive expertise to the team. Sheryl Brown heads up the office and management of the business, and Joe Oltmann provides the marketing genius.

This dynamic partnership moves fast. The dream of a second location had its grand opening within a month - in January 2015.

Bighorn Automotive now calls 9078 S. Woodman Way home, as well as the flagship location at 19220 E. Mainstreet.

The expanded location provides twice the size of the original threebay shop. The crew works on vehicle maintenance and repairs, ranging 20

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from basic oil changes, brakes, suspension and light bodywork, all the way up to larger repairs, and specializes in exhaust work. They also offer fleet service for both large and small businesses.

Of course, when there are needs that can’t be fulfilled, like work on diesel engines or heavy bodywork, Bowlus says they have an arsenal of great specialists in Parker to refer clients to.

Bowlus says his vision for Bighorn has always been to be a resource to the community. The team at Bighorn really desires to earn the trust of its clients. That means educating clients and physically showing them the problems on their vehicle whenever possible. They’ll even text pictures to clients to help explain and document the issues that need to be resolved.

They believe in a five star customer service experience, which starts and ends with great communication and honesty with clients. They offer comfortable leather recliners in their waiting area and free WiFi to make time waiting as seamless as possible.

They also offer a shuttle service for their customers, getting them to work or home, to make the experience a good one.

The Bighorn Automotive five star experience is not just for clients. Bowlus, Brown and Oltmann strive to build trust with

their team and create a positive work environment. They take any opportunity to celebrate with each other, whether it’s a staff birthday, gorgeous day for grilling out or just a good night to grab happy hour and build staff morale.

Bighorn Automotive is big on community and proud to call Parker home. As members of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, the shop’s partners promote economic growth in the area.

They are also advocates and supporters of many local school clubs and groups, including the Chaparral High School Marching Band. They volunteer a lot of time and provide sponsorships to these groups, and love to help the community.

Bowlus admits that the opportunity to have an automotive shop in Parker, and then again to add a second location, is a true blessing. Being open to opportunities as they come is a big part of why he and Bighorn Automotive are here.

The Bighorn Automotive team considers it a true honor to serve the people and their vehicles in Parker. To show appreciation, they are offering a $19.95 oil change (standard oil) to anyone who stops in and mentions that they saw this article in Parker Lifestyle magazine.

The Bighorn Automotive team (from left) includes Frank Bowlus, Robb Bear, Sheryl Brown, Alex Onken and Joshua Allison.

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Parent’s Corner

Swimming Isn't Just For Summer HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE AND FIT ALL YEAR

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But that doesn't mean children have to stop swimming. SafeSplash Swim School is available year-round to keep kids swimming through the school year, so they don't lose their water skills.

Water safety is a skill best taught at a young age. But sometimes Colorado’s short summers don’t give parents enough time at neighborhood pools to instill good swim techniques.

Being able to continue lessons when outdoor pools close can be a great way for kids to master their swim skills before the next summer rolls around. Plus, the warm pools at SafeSplash, a satisfying 90 to 92 degrees at dedicated pools, are inviting on cold winter days.

At SafeSplash, lessons start at 6 months of age, with Parent-n-Me classes, and run all the way to adults.

Students can sign up for 30-minute, once-a-week classes. Open swim is also available once or twice a week, depending on location, which can help solidify the skills in a less rigorous environment.

When the weather outside turns cold, indoor swim lessons also can help burn off the energy that comes from being cooped up.

Karissa Gerrard, director of shared services and district manager of SafeSplash, says that indoor swimming keeps kids active in the winter when they can’t get outside and keeps them fit.

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But physical fitness isn’t the only advantage; mental fitness can benefit as well.

“Swimming helps build kids’ confidence,” Gerrard says. And she is backed up by the USA Swimming organization. According to USA Swimming, swimming cultivates a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem.

SafeSplash takes teaching swimming seriously, and this extends to their rigorous hiring process.

All instructors are required to have experience teaching children prior to being interviewed. After a three-part interview, involving an extensive background check and an in-water skills sessions, they are sent through a three-week SafeSplash certification process.

Gerrard states that SafeSplash instructors are SafeSplash certified, with a curriculum that was built off the Red Cross and the US Swim School Association curriculum. The instructors also become vested in the instruction of their students and SafeSplash.

“A lot of our instructors have been with us for over five years,” she says. Consistency is key for swimming success at SafeSplash, so keeping the same teachers and students together will help the students master their skills.

SafeSplash has 10 locations around the metro area that offer swim lessons yearround, with monthly tuition, so there is no long-term commitment. Private lessons are also offered for those who want to give their child that extra edge for swim team or to gain confidence in their swim skills.

The window-lined waiting rooms give excellent views of the children as they perfect their swim strokes, and parents can always consult their child’s instructor for tips or updates at one of the monthly Show ’N Tell sessions.

Classes are offered seven days a week with a wide-range of choices that can easily work around naps and sports schedules.

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Better Living Through Technology DIGITAL HOUSEKEEPING: DEALING WITH TOO MUCH EMAIL ARTICLE DENISE RIVAS

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very time I watch an episode of "Hoarders," I am prompted to clean out the physical clutter from my home and office. As a technology coach, I often see how people can be overwhelmed by what I’ll politely call “over-storage” of emails.

Having virtual and visual clutter in an email inbox can make one’s computing time unproductive and frustrating. Digital housekeeping can be extremely liberating.

The goal: To set up a system where you receive a manageable amount of email that is relevant to you, store and retrieve what you need, and delete the rest.

Consider your email account to be like a running bathtub, which could overflow if left unattended.

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SLOW THE FLOW

The inbox is like a running faucet, with new mail arriving constantly.

How you slow the flow depends on who is sending the mail to you.

• Known senders include companies you’ve done business with or whose mailing list you signed up for (perhaps without realizing it). Reputable companies will include an unsubscribe option.

It’s more effective to unsubscribe from these than to mark them as junk or spam, since companies often sell their mailing lists to others. Start with the most recent ones you’ve received. For each one, decide whether you’re ready to unsubscribe, and if so, click the unsubscribe link (usually found at the bottom), following the instructions carefully on any web page that link takes you to.

Some senders also give you the option of reducing the frequency or fine-tuning the topics you want to be emailed about.

• Unknown senders, which include spammers (Rolex watches, anyone?), usually include no unsubscribe link, and even when they do, you should not click it since it may lead to malware or phishing attempts. Your best bet when it comes to unknown senders is to mark them as junk/spam, but don’t expect miracles. Spammers will keep trying!

DRAIN THE BATHTUB – OUT WITH THE OLD

All major email providers and programs have a feature for finding all email from a particular sender, which you can use to locate and delete at least the oldest ones.

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GOING FORWARD

Be careful when signing up at new websites or purchasing online. There often is a checked box to “Subscribe me to the ABC Company’s newsletter” or “Send me special offers from ABC Company.” Uncheck it if you aren’t interested.

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Terrific Teacher

A Special Educator DOUGLAS COUNTY PRESCHOOL TEACHER GAINS STRENGTH FROM ADVERSITY

Jennifer Morris teaches her preschoolers their ABCs and so much more.

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s a young child growing up in Littleton, Jennifer Morris excelled at school. But at 7 years old, a devastating ski accident at Copper Mountain left her with a traumatic brain injury. She was in a coma for three days.

When she returned to school, she struggled to keep up. Morris says she was dropped from the advanced classes to a year below her grade level.

She received a lot of tutoring at home from her parents, who were trained educators. And like them, Morris felt drawn towards teaching children. She now teaches at the Douglas County preschool at Iron Horse Elementary in Parker.

“My dad was a math teacher. He started in 1968,” Morris recalls. “When he taught, he would explain, have visuals, answer questions and address different needs. I follow the same idea, using linguistics, visuals and kinesthetic teaching techniques, as well as addressing the different needs of my students.

She gives an example of reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar with her students.

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Jennifer Morris with puppets Lou and Lily. Together, they teach social skills to Douglas County preschoolers.

"We first looked at the pictures and made predictions," she explains. "I asked the children questions, like ‘How is the character feeling?’ and ‘What do you see?’ After reading the book with emotion, we talked about the life cycle of a butterfly. Finally, we watched a video of a real butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. The children are learning on so many different levels. We will read the same book at story time for a week or more.”

The Iron Horse Elementary preschool is an integrated program, incorporating special education and regular education.

“The most important thing we teach all our preschool students is social skills," she says. "Of course, we also teach ABCs and 123s, but social skills are the priority at this age. Lily and Lou help me.” She pulls two life-sized puppet children out of a box. “Lily is always getting into trouble. She tells the children all about what she did, like if she didn’t want to share.”

Morris still bears the faint scars of her ski accident on the left side of her face and

says that she still finds math tough. However, she does not let the hurdles she had to overcome in childhood hold her back from achieving success in adulthood.

“The accident made learning hard for me, and I was shy at school. I didn’t love it,” Morris says. “Now I want my students to love school.”

In February, Morris won Douglas County School District’s 2015 Apple Award for Early Childhood Education. She is currently working on getting her master’s degree in early childhood special education from the University of Colorado Denver, and she says she learns from her preschoolers every day.

“Providing fun experiences each and every day, such as smiles, hugs, high-fives, laughter and encouragement creates an enticing environment for young children," she says. "This positive energy makes my students want to come to school.”

Finally, as both a teacher and a self-professed “life-long learner,” Morris loves school again, too.

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The Parker Farmers Market is held each Sunday in August from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mainstreet in Old Town Parker.

The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Business Impact Meeting will feature Stacey Stegman, VP marketing and communications of Denver International Airport and the recipient of the O'Brien Award. To register, visit ParkerChamber.com.

EVERY SUNDAY CONCERTS IN THE PARK O’BRIEN PARK

Free concerts will be given every Sunday in August, beginning at noon. Presented by Parker Arts, the month’s entertainers will include Tambours Sans Frontiers, Pan Jumbies, Bad Candy, Manuel Molina and The Bluzinators.

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Learn to write compelling grant proposals, make budgets, and find appropriate facts and statistics to illustrate your points. To register, call 303.791.7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

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The 14th Annual Pinery Art Show will feature photography, watercolors, jewelry, glass, mixed media and much more at Lakeshore Park, corner of Lakeshore Drive and Thunderhill Road. For information about this juried show, call 303.841.8572 or visit Pinery.org for more information.

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Presented by Living Room Productions, The Legend of Robin Hood is an allnew full-scale musical, which will make its world debut at the PACE Center. With script and music by Gordon McCormack, The Legend of Robin Hood takes audiences deep into the heart of Sherwood Forest to discover what made the man legend and reminds us that a legend never dies.

AUGUST 8 MOVIES IN THE PARK O’BRIEN PARK

Bring blankets, lawn chairs and the whole family to enjoy this summer event, hosted by the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. The August movie – Frozen – begins at dusk. Games, music and concessions begin at 6 p.m.

AUGUST 12 THE PARKER AREA BUSINESS COALITION (PABC) BRICK HOUSE TAVERN AND TAP

Entrepreneurs are invited to this free monthly event, which begins at 5 p.m. PABC does not have membership dues or restrictions. Attendees are only responsible for the food and beverage they order.

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Parker Artists Guild presents the 14th Annual Art in the Park, where more than 100 artists will offer their original work for sale, including paintings, photographs, glass, wood, metal, jewelry, ceramics and more.

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Local authors will talk about their new books, followed by a book sale and book signing. To register, call 303.791.7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

For $15, participants receive a commemorative wine glass and 10 tastings during the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce's Wine Walk through Old Town Parker. For information, visit ParkerChamber.com.

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The 2015 PACE Patio Party season ends with a double header from Samie True and Saynayers. True is a singer/song-writer from Parker who attends Legend High School and has been featured at the Parker Farmers Market and various other venues. The Saynayers is an alternative rock group from Boulder. No tickets are required for this free event, but space is limited to the first 200 people who arrive after the patio opens at 5 p.m. No seating is provided, so lawn chairs from home are encouraged.

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In her book, “American Ghost,” Hannah Nordhaus traces the life journey of her great-great-grandmother, Julia Schuster Staab, from Germany to New Mexico. Some say Julia’s spirit haunts Santa Fe’s La Posada Hotel, her former home. To register, call 303.791.7323 or visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

AUGUST 29 RODNEY CROWELL PACE CENTER

Rodney Crowell is a multi-Grammy winner, a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member and the recipient of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting from the Americana Music Association. Known for songs like “I Couldn’t Leave You If I Tried” and “After All This Time,” Crowell is an accomplished songwriter and brilliant performer.

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Parting Thoughts

Another D-Minus Summer WORDS DENISE SNODELL

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or me, the phrase “Back to School!” stirs up feelings of failure.

I know others swoon when the calendar flips to August, and for many reasons. End of summer vacation means kids will go to bed earrrrrrrlier. They will meet new calculus-obsessed friends.

They will get smarter. They will have something to do that doesn’t involve game controllers, over-chlorinated water, arguing, whining, or, if they’re teens, sleeping until the crack of noon.

Not that I know anything about that last one.

For me, “Back to School!” time is a wake-up call. It forces me to evaluate what happened the previous few months. Or rather, what did not happen. This is when I prepare myself for a painful tumble in my own vicious cycle of hope and disappointment.

Every April or May, I feel like an overfilled water balloon of enthusiasm just wanting to burst on the scene where accomplished/ organized people dwell. I make plans. I dream. I set so many ambitious goals for myself and my sons.

Here’s the springtime dialogue, if only in my head: “This is the summer it’s all gonna happen, guys! First, we’ll organize your rooms to the point where we might see the f loor! After that, we’ll enrich our minds. We’ll go to museums. We’ll study 'til dawn. We’ll learn new skills, scale sequoia trees, volunteer, write to our elected officials, watch foreign movies with subtitles, alphabetize the spice rack—no, no—grow our own spices first, then store them in bottles we crafted our-

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selves in glass blowing class and then alphabetize from black pepper to thyme.”

I exaggerated my thoughts up there. I avoid movies with subtitles.

But when I consider the history of my parenting journey, every summer has ended up mostly unproductive. To begin with, I am the ultimate ball-dropper. From the time my guys were little, I would fail to register them on time for the fun camps. (To this day, the word “register” is my shiver-inducing kryptonite.)

Like clockwork, I’d get word of something awesome a week too late, only to learn the department of recreation’s ultimate experience sold out the first day of registration. “CAMP FULL” became my pouty mantra. My kids’ summers defaulted to suffering through leftover day camps like “Mud Pies 'N Math!” or “Exploring Folk Music.”

Today, my guys are teens who are becoming independent young men. Yet they still require some adult-orchestrated structure (cattle prodding) because they are, in fact, teens. And I continue to drop more balls than a preschooler at a bowling alley.

The tasks that were still on my shoulders for this summer—gently suggesting productive, daily activities, organizing and executing college visits, signing up the guys for enriching teen-centric classes—may or may not have happened by press time. Hopefully, I hit the 10 percent mark.

If I didn’t, oh well. I’ll know at least my family earned an A+ in “Pillow Case Design with Drool!”

Sleep. That’s what summer’s really all about. Right?

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