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FEATURES 14 Focusing On What Matters Meet Thomas from Ascent Eyes

18 Finding Your Mountain Oasis Vermejo Reserve Park Offers Unforgettable Outdoor Excursions, High-Country Luxury, and a Glimpse into Ted Turner Conservation

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FOCUSing on what matters MEET THOMAS FROM ASCENT EYES

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THE ONLY LIVING THINGS WE’VE SEEN IN THE PAST 45 MINUTES ARE A HERD OF GRAZING ELK AND AN OUT-OF-PLACE FEDEX DRIVER ZIPPING PAST IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. We’ve just pulled up to the historic stone mansions, cottages, and central hunting lodge at Vermejo Reserve Park, an ecological-minded luxury guest ranch in northern New Mexico, owned by media mogul, conservationist, and philanthropist Ted Turner. And we’ve just found a mountain oasis. We’re here for a long weekend to soak in the great outdoors with such excursions as fishing, hiking, archery, and shooting. And there’s a lot to explore. At 920 square miles, Vermejo is the largest privately owned tract of land in the United States. But Vermejo’s superpower is the spirit of conservation and innovation driven by the owner himself, Ted Turner, which has trickled down to every staff person you meet. Marketing manager Deann McBride joins us on a hike to Vermejo’s own Castle Rock, a sandstone formation surrounded by high-mountain grassland. Native Americans once roamed here. Billy the Kid and Louis L’Amour did too. “Two things I love about Vermejo,” Deann says. “One is we’ve got our own private national park on 550,000 pristine acres to get out and explore. And then there’s CONTINUED >

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Vermejo is a pa rad ise for hu nters a nd f ly fishers, a r tists, a nd photographers tr y i ng to escape the concrete ju ngle’s con fi nes a nd see a l iv i ng, breath i ng Western la ndscape bei ng ca refu l ly cu rated.

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Ted’s vision to get this all back to before the West was won, to save everything. It’s a continual process.” Vermejo is a paradise for hunters and fly fishers, artists, and photographers trying to escape the concrete jungle’s confines and see a living, breathing Western landscape being carefully curated. Herds of elk, deer, and feral horses roam the vast property. One of several success stories of Vermejo is the reintroduction of the Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Of course, the main attraction here is the renowned Castle Rock bison, a genetically pure herd with roots to the famous Yellowstone herd. It’s been a busy day. We sit down to dinner in the main lodge, a sprawling log-hewn building that houses the dining facilities and operations hub. Not too long ago, we’re told, before Ted Turner bought the property in 1996, ranch cowboys used to throw down pallets in front of the stone fireplace after a day’s labor. This evening’s dinner guests chat in buzzy excitement about their afternoon hunting ventures and what promises to be a hearty chef-prepared meal. The group seated next to us recounts their unforgettable excursion to harvest a bison. Down with one shot to the heart. The group was invited to participate in a culling of some of the aging bison—a way to strengthen the herd genetics. The dinner guests’ whopper story is the essence of why so many travelers make their way to Vermejo to take part in the incredible conservation work being done by Ted Turner’s staff of wildlife managers and scientists who are rebuilding the wild spaces and wildlife of the great American West. We’re staying next door at the ranch’s original residence called Casa Grande, built-in 1909 by Chicago grain magnate William Bartlett. He moved his entire family West with the hopes of

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alleviating his son’s tuberculosis. He ended up building a family compound that included opulent homes for his children, the hunting lodge, and other guest cottages. Casa Grande, with its marble-columned hallways and grand living spaces, is a 25,000-square-foot stone mansion whose seven renovated rooms can be booked individually or as a full buyout for larger parties. After dinner, we wander Casa Grande, that include a conservatory, sunroom, and sumptuous dining room with the original owner’s China on display. Complete renovations of Case Grande were finished in 2012, and each room was painstakingly appointed in antiques and other fashions to reflect its turn-of-the-20th-century aesthetic. We lounge on the living room’s deep blue velvet sofas, browsing a few of the hundreds of books lining the shelves around us, soaking in the history of not just this historical ranching property but Ted Turner’s own storied life. A rare Steinway grande itches to be played. And from the second-story balcony overlooking the room, of course, a mounted bison head holds court.

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THE MCKINLEY FAMILY SHARE THEIR WHY

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NEVER. GIVE. UP. To the McKinley family, this motto is

town and even worked at the Denver Zoo. (This would

more than just a cliche, it’s words to live by and thrive by.

come in handy years later when wrangling four kids, four

Circumstances fluctuate. Plans change. The tumultuous

animals, two businesses and a husband). Eian grew up

world we all find ourselves in throws us curve balls, but

in Neenah, Wisconsin, and as an Irishman, he also has

no matter the situation, we can continue to move for-

his dual citizenship in the Emerald Isle. After school, he

ward, doing our best.

left America’s Dairyland to find his fortune by fishing the

Jennifer and Eian McKinley know this firsthand, as they

frigid seas off the coast of Alaska and Washington. After a

have been business owners during good times and bad,

particularly harrowing experience at sea, he decided that

through several recessions, all while raising a family and

staying alive was a priority for him, so he packed up his

purposefully impacting the community of Castle Rock and

belongings and headed to Colorful Colorado. Having once

the Front Range. The common thread that runs through

traveled here, Eian was enamored with the beauty of the

their two business ventures and their family is to provide

Centennial State and chose this destination as his new

safety and health to their clients, offer a helping hand to

beginning. Enjoying life in Denver is how he met Jennifer

those in the community, and to never give up.

that fateful evening, and for the past 20-plus years, they’ve

The result? Two McKinley family-owned businesses

worked side-by-side not only in business but in raising

that provide the highest quality of workmanship and

four children and being an integral part of the Castle Rock

products. Introducing Celtic Roofing and Family Hemp

community. Their joy comes from meeting people and

Co; two companies located here in Castle Rock and

helping take care of their problems.

owned by one amazing family.

The four McKinley kids are bound and determined to outdo their overachieving parents by excelling scholas-

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tically and playing every sport available in Castle Rock.

Not one to pass up a good “how we met’’ story, it was

Ballet? Check. Football, baseball, lacrosse, basketball?

heartening to listen to Eian and Jennifer recount the way

Check. Honor roll at DCHS? For sure. Accepted to

they met. Always the hopeless romantic, Eian beamed

CSU? Yep. As the family is so involved with our local

as he talked about seeing Jenneifer for the first time. She

schools and sports, Celtic Roofing and Family Hemp

sheepishly admitted they ran into each other at the Cherry

Co sponsor the kids sports programs offered at the

Cricket Bar in Cherry Creek. It was love at first… or second

Castle Rock Rec Centers, with Eian coaching many,

glance … and they married in November of 2000.

many of these teams. “We love our town. We want to

Jennifer is a Colorado born-and-raised native who grew up in Littleton. After school, she had several jobs around

give back to our great community through the programs they offer families.”

CONTINUED >

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CELTIC ROOFING - THE STORY

Sustainable and organic farming were a must. Local

Celtic Roofing is a woman-owned business

growers who uphold the highest standards were

as Jennifer is the principal and majority owner.

interviewed and visited by Eian until he found the

(Because it’s so rare, the idea of a roofing company

perfect sources for his line of CBD products. When

being owned and run by a woman makes us happy!)

asked why a roofer would be interested in a CBD

During the early days of Celtic Roofing, she was the

business, Eian responded, “I have tried so many

glue that held the company together. As any busi-

products that were garbage that I want to provide an

ness owner knows, many hats are worn for years

additive free, organic and pure product that is help-

while building a company. Jennifer managed the

ful for anyone and affordable to all.” Makes sense!

office, the customers, the marketing and the books.

Thus, Family Hemp Co was born in 2018 with a CBD

Go ahead and add to that motherhood and you have

product line that promotes health and relaxation to

yourself a true Superwoman! Eventually, raising four

humans as well as pets. “What sets us apart is our

sweet children became her primary focus, and she

commitment to quality and our attention to detail. We

was kind enough to hand the reins over to Eian, who

know what products will help with sleep and anxiety.

now runs Celtic with a team of fantastic people.

We know what to recommend for sore joints and

Eian’s 30-plus years of roofing experience trans-

muscles. And we can stand behind the cultivating

lates into vast amounts of clients all over Colorado

process knowing that each and every product is the

who are beyond satisfied with the Celtic experience.

absolute best available on the market today. On top

Every customer becomes a part of the Celtic clan,

of that, we have made them accessible to everyone

and is treated with the utmost respect.

through competitive pricing.” Family Hemp Co offers

The teamwork between Jennifer and Eian is evident

several types of CBD including full spectrum and

daily as they work together to run an honest and eth-

THC-free, tinctures, fizzy tabs, topicals and even a

ical roofing company. Eian has grown the business

skin care line. (Our favs: Roll With It for those sore

to include commercial projects as well as residential,

joints and muscles as well as the All-Nighter face

mountain homes, and with a focus on barns and metal

serum. Heavenly! Check out the product names as

roofs on the Eastern plains. In the high country, he has

well for a fun twist on what each one offers).

also begun a “Fire Resistant” campaign to replace the wood shake roofs on homes and replace them with a

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fire resistant system that will help protect these homes

“We are thankful for every job we have ever done

from harm. With the goal of helping protect others, the

and every single customer we have ever had,” says

McKinleys are offering the latest state-of-the-art roofs

Jennifer. “We have been through hard times in our

that keep others safe. Speaking of, the famous “UFO

lives and are so grateful for the help that was there

House” in Genesee is one of the projects that Eian has

when we needed it. We want to make certain we

worked on that he is most proud of. “It was an honor

give back to our Town and other organizations that

to be asked to work on such an iconic home and I am

help others.” The McKinley family has several orga-

forever grateful for the opportunity to ensure it’s indef-

nizations they have supported over the years. Giving

inite survival,” he says.

of their time and resources is a way they feel they can contribute to the overall good in the world and

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to helping others. Eian mentioned that he particularly

Owning and operating a thriving roofing company

loves the work done by the Help and Hope Center

that serves the Denver Metro area, the Eastern Plains

here in town as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

and the Mountain towns of Colorado only spurred

He also works with the Douglas County Veterans

the desire in Eian and Jennifer to expand their reach

Monument Foundation, the Castle Rock Police

and opportunity to help others. In 2017, the research

Department, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue and the

began to find ethical sources for high quality CBD.

ER workers at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital.

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MODERN TIMES In 1928, Hans Haupt invented the pocket umbrella. In Vienna, she was a student studying sculpture when she developed a prototype for an improved compact foldable umbrella for which she received a patent in September 1929. The umbrella was called “Flirt” and was made by an Austrian company. In Germany, the small foldable umbrelTHE BASIC UMBRELLA WAS INVENTED MORE THAN 4,000

las were made by the company “Knirps,” which became a synonym in

YEARS AGO. There is evidence of umbrellas in the ancient art and

the German language for small foldable umbrellas in general.

artifacts of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China.

In 1969, Bradford E Phillips, the owner of Totes Incorporated of

These ancient umbrellas or parasols were first designed to provide shade from the sun. The Chinese were the first to waterproof their umbrellas for use as rain protection. They waxed and lacquered their paper parasols in order to use them for rain.

Loveland, Ohio obtained a patent for his “working folding umbrella.” Another fun fact: Umbrellas have also been crafted into hats as early as 1880 and at least as recently as 1987. Golf umbrellas, one of the largest sizes in common use, are typically around 62 inches across but can range anywhere from 60 to 70 inches.

ORIGINS OF THE TERM UMBRELLA

Umbrellas are now a consumer product with a large global market.

The word “umbrella” comes from the Latin root word “umbra,”

As of 2008, most umbrellas worldwide are made in China. The city

meaning shade or shadow. Starting in the 16th century. the umbrella

of Shangyu alone had more than 1,000 umbrella factories. In the U.S.,

became popular in the western world, especially in the rainy climates

about 33 million umbrellas, worth $348 million, are sold each year.

of northern Europe. At first, it was considered only an accessory suitable for women. Then the Persian traveler and writer Jonas

As of 2008, the U.S. Patent Office registered 3,000 active patents on umbrella-related inventions.

Hanway (1712-86) carried and used an umbrella publicly in England for 30 years. He popularized umbrella use among men. English gentleman often referred to their umbrellas as a “Hanway.” JAMES SMITH AND SONS The first all umbrella shop was called “James Smith and Sons.” The shop opened in 1830 and is still

These ancient umbrellas or parasols were first designed to provide shade from the sun.

located at 53 New Oxford Street in London, England. The early European umbrellas were made of wood or whalebone and covered with alpaca or oiled canvas. The artisans made the curved handles for the umbrellas out of hardwoods like ebony and were well paid for their efforts. ENGLISH STEELS COMPANY In 1852, Samuel Fox invented the steel ribbed umbrella design. Fox also founded the “English Steels Company” and claimed to have invented the steel ribbed umbrella as a way of using up stocks of farthingale stays, the steel stays used in women’s corsets. After that, compact collapsible umbrellas were the next major technical innovation in umbrella manufacture, which arrived over a century later.

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FROM THE PULPIT OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH OF MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING, TO A HOME IN THE POOREST REGION OF HONG KONG. From authoring a New York Times bestseller, to being surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day. For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, it’s exactly what his soul needed—an opportunity to fulfill his God-given purpose of becoming a man who can truly say he practices what he preaches. And it was all by his own choice (with maybe a little guidance from above). Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died during childbirth. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Francis was around 14 when he was introduced to a youth group by a friend. “I fell in love with Jesus,” he says, explaining that it was

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then he decided if there really was a Heaven and Hell, it didn’t make sense to spend his life doing anything other than telling people about Him. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. In 2000, the church grew even more, to 1,600. By 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. CONTINUED >

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Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it all. But, he wasn’t leaving God. He was separating himself from the megachurch that had started in his living room as he and other elders began to question its direction. “Was this really what the Church is meant to be? Is this all God had in mind when he created His Church in the first place?” Francis questions in his second book Letters to the Church. “We began to wonder if our definition of a church actually fit God’s definition.” “Everything had grown to be very dependent upon one person,” he continues. “The Bible tells us that every member of the body has a gift that is necessary to the functioning of the church. When I looked at what went on in Cornerstone, I saw me and a few other people using our gifts, while thousands just came and sat in the sanctuary for an hour and a half and then went home.” After leaving Cornerstone, Francis wrestled with what the next step was. He and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China. And the $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. “We witnessed the simplicity of the lifestyles in rural Thailand, and the joy of the men and women who served widows and orphans day in and day out” “You meet these believers that just blow your mind. It’s everything the Bible talks about,” Francis says, inspired by those he’s met throughout his travels. “Some of the

It was after that Francis believes he was called back to the

godliest people, the most committed...people that I

States, and the Chan family ended up back in San Francisco.

admire and aspire to become like. If I can get past my

This time, much like the beginning of Cornerstone, Francis

own hunger for comfort and enjoyment and really sac-

and Lisa once again felt a calling to plant a church.

rifice like I’ve seen some of these people do, I know I’ll have even more fulfillment in life.”

What started this time was We Are Church—an organization passionately pursuing what God wants in a church, done through

“People tha t I ’ve f ou nd that have spent t h ei r l i ves tr uly loving o t h er s a r e t h e jo yf u l peopl e.” 44

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values and practices like devotion to scripture,

committing

churches of 10-20 people meeting in a home, and calling everyone to share the gospel and make disciples.

“Som et im e s you sh ed som e t h i ngs an d you re alize i t ’s a c t u a l l y bet t er ; s om e o f t he th i ng s w e t h ou gh t w ou ld brin g us in t o t h e p r esenc e of G od actually now di st r a c t u s.” Francis’ extensive time overseas has shown him a contrast

In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a

between the American church and the spirituality and Godly

growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of

lives of others across the world, and now struggles with see-

life, Francis’ vision of where the concept of church is heading—a

ing the division in the church, due in large part to growing

non-prophetic guess, he clarifies, laughing—can be summed up

issues of individualism and pride.

through a story of his daughter Rachel, when she was 5 years old.

“Try to look at the church in America from an outsider’s

“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city called

perspective, Francis challenges. “Is that really where you

Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was this old maze

would look for answers— knowing the divisiveness; know-

you walked through with only a few walls, some little ceramic

ing all the scandals; knowing everything you know about it?

things you could paint and this big bubble machine that was

The church is in a really poor state and it in some ways feels

just a hula hoop dipped in bubble solution.”

like it’s getting worse.” “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he continues. “Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing himself, goes on to describe how he sees this generation as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls and you’re always in the picture—always the center of everything.

“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’” he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals. “She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like, you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”

“All we really need to do is hit that little button that switches

“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says,

it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t even see myself. All

fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to

I see is God and those around me. People that I’ve found that

certain things and God has something so much better for us. I

have spent their lives truly loving others are the joyful people.”

believe he’s leading us all into a deeper intimacy with Him that

Much like separation from his megachurch setting,

is just off the charts. Sometimes you shed some things and you

preaching in front of thousands, and the continued growth

realize it’s actually better; some of the things we thought would

of We Are Church exudes, Francis continues to spread the

bring us into the presence of God actually now distract us.”

belief that people are the church.

Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the Sham

“It’s not about going to a place and needing a critical mass

Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong with most

of 8 people or 1,000 people or this or that; it’s the person of

of his family, including his wife, all but one of his daughters,

Christ and enjoying that,” he says. “I really believe the Lord

two sons-in-law and two grandchildren. It’s a place where he

wants us during this time to go back to the scriptures, rethink

later found is where his mother also did ministries in the 1950s,

‘What did he really want the church to be?’ Believers have

and allows him the continued humbling opportunity to live out

been scattered since the beginning of the church. People

his journey through the Gospel, working with the ultra poor

were alone, people were in little groups and found each other

to bring relief, sharing the word of God and, you guessed it,

and enjoyed Christ together.”

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