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16 Refine + Renovate Alwyn Homes helping homeowners dreams come true

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bers through a total body workout in just 30 minutes. “You are strong! You are capable! Keep going!,” trainer Holly Spainhower shouts as members cycle through the 13 different stations of their workout. Each woman spend 2 minutes at each station with only 15 seconds of rest in between. The pace ensures that blood keeps pumping and heart rates keep jumping. There is a rhythm of upper body punching, lower body kicking, and ab work on the mat. For the busy woman who

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“YOU CREATE MUSCLE MEMORY. IN A REAL LIFE TRAUMA SITUATION, NORMALLY WE PANIC. BUT IF YOU’VE BEEN PRACTICING SELF DEFENSE, THE MOTION KICKS IN BEFORE YOUR BRAIN HAS THE CHANCE TO TELL YOU TO FREEZE.”

needs an efficient workout, H.I.I.T (high intensity interval training)

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workouts can burn up to 500 calories a session.

season. Friends and family took Maggie to the gym early in the

Maggie Linenberg, the owner of the gym, knows how pivotal

morning or later in the evening when it was at its emptiest point.

fitness is to health— both physically and mentally. After 20 years

“Your self-image is broken after any kind of wounding. You have

of marriage and 3 kids, a traumatic divorce left Maggie depressed

to find what helps you, and sometimes you can’t do it on your own,”

and undone. “It was a lifetime of not realizing how much I had been

Maggie says. “Fitness was the element that I needed to break the

knocked down.” Maggie says.

depression and the stigma I put on myself.”

As someone who was always an active runner and spent several

Fast-forward to present day and Maggie has made it her goal to

years working at recreation centers, fitness has always been an inte-

“pay it forward” and show people how to make it through the valleys

gral component of Maggie’s life. Luckily, she had people who knew

of their own journeys.

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“You get to know their hearts, you get to know their stories and their goals— that’s the best part,” trainer Holly said. “They get stronger inside and out,” Maggie chimed in. Not only does the gym help women heal from the past, but there’s also a preventative component. Self-defense moves are a crucial part of the workout in order to prepare women if a real life attack ever does occur. The man who gets the brunt of this training is a life-sized dummy affectionately named Bob. For the final two minutes of the workout, women get to fight Bob using any and all of their favorite moves.

“You create muscle memory. In a real life trauma situation, normally we panic,” Maggie said. “But if you’ve been practicing self defense, the motion kicks in before your brain has the chance to tell you to freeze.” The gym provides another kind of safety, too. The kickboxing circuit is arguably the ideal workout for the COVID conscious woman. With only one person per station at a time, 6-feet of social distancing is a guarantee. Boxing gloves are worn at all times, and the trainers wear masks and sanitize each station after use. Members now get “HIT at Home” as part of their membership which offers both live and archived workouts. Try 30 Minute Hit completely free. It’s as easy as hopping online and booking a trial at https://www.30minutehit.com/. 12

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RICK AND CHERYL MAUTZ MOVED FROM PARADISE, CALIFORNIA, WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND— TO BE NEAR THEIR FAMILY. Their son, Jeff Mautz, and his wife, Jenna, bought 7 acres on Oak Hills Drive in Castle Pines back in 2006. Last year, the family decided that it was time to renovate the space and be together. After scouring the internet for their perfect builder, they settled on Craig Austin of Alwyn Homes. Collaborating with Michael Perez, the architect on the project with Craig. The homeowners and team landed on a contemporary design. "The contemporary design was very appealing to me in that it was an architectural departure from many high-end custom homes I've built in the past 35 years, that was exciting to me." Craig stated. Craig has remodeled and built over 150 million dollars in custom home values and has an affinity for exploring different architectural designs for luxury properties. He doesn’t have any employees, which allows 16

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for an efficient and streamlined communication process. That, and he only takes on one project a year. “We knew he would give us all of his professional attention,” Rick said. “From the first interview, we were very comfortable with Craig. He was very attentive to our ideas and went through each step of the project before he started.” That project includes a contemporary style 4 bedroom, 4 bath main house for Jeff, Jenna, and their two daughters, Este and Ciela, and a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house for Cheryl and Rick. Craig had to get creative with homeowner’s association guidelines that prohibited any secondary structure— like a guesthouse— from being built on the same property. Much like a secret passageway, Craig constructed an 8 foot wide, 10 foot tall tunnel underneath the sidewalk that connects the guesthouse basement to the lower level of the main house. The Mautz’ property has an impeccable outlook of an expansive valley and the distant Rockies. To best capitalize on this invaluable view, Craig aimed to bring the outside, in. The house is complete with modern fenestration elements that allow for an abundance of windows and natural light.

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED) Working with four people and two different contracts presented it’s challenges, but that’s one of the main reasons Craig was drawn to the project. The multitude of “chefs in the kitchen,” as Craig says, made the project more fun and unique. That, and he built quite the friendship with Grandpa Rick. “Rick was there everyday, very hands-on and involved. He was my shadow,” Craig said. “We always looked forward to seeing each other and catching up every day.” Building someone’s home is an intimate process. From client’s to contractors, Craig enjoys that the personal aspect of his profession allows him to creating lasting relationships. He has built great friendships with his subcontractors, some of which are in their second generation. Over his 32 years of working in the industry, Craig has built a career, homes, friendships, and a family. He traces his “why” all the way back to a handful of bent nails and a box fort. Craig grew up alongside an alfalfa field in the outskirts of a South Dakota town. Around the age of 11, he was mesmerized by an up-close process where before he had only seen finished products. A custom home was built right next to his, and he witnessed the entire journey— from excavation to final touch-ups. The builder allowed him on the job site and tasked him with the job of separating the good nails from the bad. His reward at the end of it all was enough scrap material for Craig and his father to build a fort in the backyard. “I had this vision in my mind of building this little box fort while this builder builds this huge custom home right before my eyes,” Craig said. “I realized right then and there that this is my life, this is what I want to do.” Throughout his 32 years of working in the industry, Craig has built a career, homes, friendships, and, his proudest accomplishment, a family. Alwyn Homes is actually named after Craig’s two kids, Alexander and Lydia Wynne. At one time, he ran two companies, Alexander Homes and Wynne Homes. He has since consolidated both businesses into one overhead name. Family is the reason that the Mautz’ moved and the reason that Craig has cut down to a project a year. “Now I have time to spend with my grandkids. Work is not my end all be all,” Craig said. “You go through shifts of how you prioritize your time, and family becomes more and more important.” If you are looking for a builder to help create a custom space for you and your family, contact Craig Austin at craig@alwynhomesinc.com.

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Truckin' HOW A RESTAURANT ON WHEELS KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK

THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IS THE LINE OF PEOPLE. The second thing (if you’re lucky enough) is the tempting smell of fried food. We're talking about On The Hook, a food truck specializing in fish and chips. Listen, we know what you’re thinking, we aren’t on the coast, and we aren’t in the UK, but trust us, it’s just what you’ve been looking for. After that first, hot, salty, crispy bite, you'll be hooked (pardon the pun).

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On The Hook was started by two friends and former University of Wyoming students, Hunter Andersen and Ocean Andrew, in 2016. Andrew’s father captains a commercial fishing boat in Alaska specializing in catching Alaskan grey cod. While still in school the two friends had the idea to bring hot and fresh fish and chips to people via a food truck.

During the current Covid-19 crisis, food truck busi-

They had a source of fresh fish, they had a recipe,

nesses like On The Hook have been impacted and

and they had a truck. It was an instant success.

have had to make adjustments. Andersen explains,

Subscribing to the school of thought of doing only

“when this all first started, we took a few days off to

one or two things, but doing them extremely well,

strategize and get a plan in place so we could continue

the partners gained quite a following. From that

to operate. We basically decided we would follow the

one humble truck they started with four years ago,

CDC’s guidelines and get the trucks back out there.”

to their current fleet of 11 trucks, 65 employees, and

On The Hook requires their employees to wear masks

servicing 9 states, their eyes have always been on

and gloves, sanitize all surfaces frequently, and ask

serving quality food and serving their community.

all patrons to social distance while waiting. They also

Northern Colorado has been a big part of their suc-

shifted to allowing only credit card payments and no

cess story. Finding a natural fit setting up shop at the

cash. Luckily, being a food truck and not a brick and

local breweries, they began to build a loyal following.

mortar outlet, this worked as an advantage as all their

After all, fried food and beer are a match made in

business is essentially a takeaway service by nature.

heaven. The growing company started out offering

When asked what the response by customers has

fried shrimp and calamari as well as their signature

been during this challenging time, Andersen said it

cod, but later shifted solely to the cod stating that

has been very positive. “Our motivation behind serving

“Our motivation behind serving during this time was to provide a beacon and an outlet for people to be able to be out and go outside. We wanted to provide a sense of normalcy.” it’s what the people want. Although, it’s not only

during this time was to provide a beacon and an

about this fish, it’s also the chips (or thick cut fries

outlet for people to be able to be out and go outside.

to us Americans). Oh, and did we mention the condi-

We wanted to provide a sense of normalcy.” Looking

ments? Owner, Hunter Andersen, said the food he’s

towards the future, On The Hook is looking to expand

most proud of is actually what you dip their fish and

while keeping the same simple, yet high quality food.

chips into- their signature sriracha mayo and special

Both owners say they are most passionate about

recipe tartar sauce. All teamed up, the fish, chips,

being able to provide high quality jobs as they grow.

and sauces definitely pack a satisfying punch.

You can find out your best chance to catch this food truck in the area by checking their website for where they will be. Just a word of caution though, one bite and you might be hooked! “Our motivation behind serving during this time was to provide a beacon and an outlet for people to be able to be out and go outside. We wanted to provide a sense of normalcy.”

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IF YOU’RE FAIRLY NEW TO INVESTING, YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING WHAT SORT OF RULES YOU SHOULD FOLLOW OR MOVES YOU SHOULD MAKE. And while everyone’s situation is different, there are indeed guidelines that make sense for all investors. Here are some to consider:

LEARN THE BASICS. The investment world can seem confusing, but the more you know about the basic components, the more confident you’ll be when you begin to invest. For starters, you’ll want to be familiar with the essential types of investments: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities and so on. And it’s also important to know that some investments are designed to provide growth – an increase in the investment’s value – while others provide income in the form of dividends or interest payments, and still others may offer growth and income. SET YOUR GOALS. You need to know why you’re investing – and that means you must clearly define your goals. Do you want to retire early? When you do

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DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata. 2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side. (Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

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3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look. 4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design. 5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama! Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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6501 Jackson Creek Road | $4,995,000 Elaine Stucy 720.881.5718

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6930 Tremolite Drive | $2,295,000 Elaine Stucy 720.881.5718

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242-acre ranch with endless panoramic views offers you the chance to escape the hustle and embrace a lifestyle of the rugged west.

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PARKER

CASTLE ROCK

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7500 East Sunset Trail | $1,530,000 Maureen Clark 303.888.9726 Tim Clark 303.520.6860

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9429 S East Cherry Creek Road | $1,250,000 Elaine Stucy 720.881.5718

6201 Oxford Peak Lane | $968,000 Wanda Ford 720.320.8901

661 Nob Hill Trail | $944,900 Maureen Clark 303.888.9726 Tim Clark 303.520.6860

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CASTLE ROCK

12007 Singing Winds Street | $589,000 Joy Nowakowski 720.881.5718

13047 Norway Maple Street | $519,000 Elaine Stucy 720.881.5718

202 October Place | $150,000 Elaine Stucy 720.881.5718

This 37-acre ranch features all the amenities you’d need to make life easy. Enjoy an updated residence, six-stall barn, and a shop.

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Light-filled floor plan with a two-story great room and kitchen. Main floor includes a study and convenient bedroom.

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Peaceful setting, updated five bedroom, three bath walk-out ranch. Multi-recreation/horse property on 4.5 acres.

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