Parker, CO August 2018 by City Lifestyle

Parker

ParkerLifestyle.com

AUGUST 2018

â„¢

MORE THAN JUST PETS

PICTURE-PERFECT FARMHOUSE LIFE

24 HOURS WITH PETE PLOURDE

Main-Floor Living Meets Mountain Luxury Grand Opening at the Timbers September 8 & 9

Fall in love with Colorado all over again. Introducing a brand-new collection of 26 mountain-contemporary homes, designed especially for the Timbers by award-winning local builder Berkeley Homes. These luxury main-floor living homes are tailor-made for the best of Colorado living with thoughtfully connected kitchens, dining areas, and living and outdoor spaces. LiveBerkeley.com/Timbers MODEL GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 8 & 9 Three main-floor living plans | 2,405 to 3,111 sq. ft. | Expansive outdoor living | Abundant natural light | Priced from the $800s Prices and terms subject to change without notice.

East of S. Pinery Pkwy on Democrat Rd., Parker

American Eagle Outfitters COACH Columbia Sportswear GAP Outlet Gymboree Outlet H&M J. Crew Factory Kate Spade Nike Factory OshKosh Bâ€™Gosh The North Face Under Armour Factory Store

your A+ style for 70% less on over 100 of the best brands.

OutletsAtCastleRock.com

LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2018 PUBLISHER

Jeni Fleck | Jeni.Fleck@LifestylePubs.com Joan Dameron | Joan.Dameron@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chase Meili, Jennifer Starbuck

Celebrating Family

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Brian Johnson

WHEN YOU THINK OF FAMILY, WHAT COMES TO MIND? Maybe it’s the people you share your mornings with: the husband or wife who makes you breakfast, the toddler who wakes you up before sunrise or the drooling pup in the kitchen just itching for a full dish of food. Maybe it’s the people you share your years with: the grandfather who tells you old war stories at the Thanksgiving table, the uncle who brings you souvenirs from his travels or the aunt who can almost perfectly replicate your grandmother’s best pie recipe. Or maybe it’s the people you share your life with: the friends who have and always will be there for you, the parents who have always supported you and watched you grow or the kids who are watching and learning from you day after day. This month here at Parker Lifestyle, we’re celebrating our Kids + Pets issue. But

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF SALES OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR EDITORIAL MANAGER EDITORIAL AD MANAGER AD COORDINATORS

we’re also celebrating the overarching feel of family and you, the readers, who always make us feel at home.

LAYOUT DESIGNERS

Thanks for sharing your family with us each month. We are blessed to be a family owned publication and love working as a mother and daughter team on a daily basis to bring our community closer. From our family to yours, we can’t wait to see you around town!

LAUNCH COORDINATOR PUBLISHER SUPPORT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS

Steven Schowengerdt Matthew Perry DeLand Shore Brad Broockerd Sara Minor Janeane Thompson Nicolette Martin Victoria Perry Kate Baxendale Chad Jensen Cyndi Harrington Alicia Huff Adella Wrisinger Jessica Soetaert Cyndi King Dana Rudolph Emily Stout Hailey Stepanek Carli DiMarco Melanie Carlisle Randa Makeen Michael O’Connell Harshith Potu

Joan Dameron, Publisher

Jeni Fleck, Publisher ON THE COVER Anna Mannerfelt and her handsome Beau

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN JOHNSON 4

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON

514 W 26th St., Kansas City, MO Proverbs 3:5-6

ParkerLifestyle.com

Parker Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Parker areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Parker Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

Gut Health/IBSÂ Gourmet Dinner Talk This health seminar is designed to:

Do you want less ...

August 9th & 24th Hacienda Littleton CALL (720) 722-1143 TO RSVP *MENTION PARKER LIFESTYLE August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2018 FEATURES 14 Picture-Perfect Farmhouse Life Annie Wolfe Transforms Rundown Parker Horse Property into Light, Bright Homestead

20 Ask the Expert Socks, Rocks and Weekend-Warrior Hikes: How to Avoid Costly Surgeries and Treatments for Your Furry Friends

22 More than Just Pets Parker Powerhouses Share How Their Animals Shape Their Lives and Teach Patience, Discipline and Unconditional Love

34 Five Things I Love with Rylan Coleridge 7-year-old Rylan Coleridge of Parker

22 20

Doesn’t Let Age Stop Her from Changing the World

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Open House

20 Animal Kingdom 28 Local Limelight 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

STAY TUNED for exciting news on our 15th Anniversary Celebration Events in September J o s e p h R i b k o f f Tr u n k S h o w September 7th and 8th

(720) 851-5121 | www.parkerpanache.com 19561 East Mainstreet Parker, Colorado 80138

WE DIDN’T JUST FIX CHRIS’ CAR. WE FIXED HIS FEAR OF GETTING IT FIXED. We’ll Do the Same for You.

OCCASIONAL CAR CARE EXPERT

A/C & Heating Repairs • Oil Changes • Alignments Brake Service • Routine Maintenance

TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER BUILDS A STRONGER COMMUNITY. Now through August Give $15, Get $30!

Donate up to $15 to Hide in Plain Sight and Christian Brothers Automotive Parker will give you a discount of DOUBLE your donation! (excludes oil changes).

Call Us Today to Schedule an Appointment: PARKER

COMING SOON!

9864 Mangano Ln (720) 593-9253 CBAC.com/Parker

SOUTH PARKER 13263 S. Parker Road CBAC.com

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

GOOD TIMES

Parker Farmers Market Sundays are special in Parker. Venture downtown on any given Sunday in the summer and you will feel the buzz in air—and not just of the bees who are working on your locally sourced honey. You can feel the excitement of the children eating the fresh Palisade Peaches and your neighbors enjoying the fun of finding this week's meals.

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

I know hair color PERSONAL, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT IN-HOME DOG TRAINING 17 years experience|Vet recommended BetterMannersDogTraining.com (720) 448-3689

Hair color is not a guess, It’s a science. Don’t be the experiment. 33 Years of Experience

$1 FROM EVERY JROCCO PURCHASE GOES TO HEALING HEART FUND

Children’s Hospitals

MENTION THIS AD FOR

$50 Off Full Highlight $25 Off Partial Highlight or Single Process Color Treatment

For Free Shipping on jrocco.com product orders, use code “LIFESTYLE50”

jrocco.com // (908) 507-5300 7475 East Arapahoe Road Englewood, CO 80112

BrianJohnsonPhoto.com

303-537-7758

NOW NOW BOOKING BOOKING SENIORS SENIORS FOR FOR THE THE CLASS CLASS OF OF 2019 2019

A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to various nonprofit organizations that include Special Olympics Colorado, U.S. Honor Flag, T.A.C.T. and S1LY. Mention Parker Lifestyle for $100 OFF of your Session Fee. August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

GOOD TIMES

VP2H - The Return of a Hero Veteran’s Passport to Hope celebrated Executive Director Tony Drees' return with the Annual Fondue Raiser at The Melting Pot in Littleton.

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

meadowlark gifts•decor•art

Kaelin Pediatric Dentistry

istry With Dent A Mo

ther’s Touch !

Dr. Kaelin Specializes In Infants • Children • Teens • Special Needs • Sports Dentistry • Serving Parker children for over 20 years • Parents are welcome in treatment rooms • State-of-the-art beach themed office • Most dental insurance accepted • Netflix, iPads and fun for all ages

Featuring over 30 artisans, and unique brands Hand hammered copper including moscow mule mugs Artisan made yard games Blankets and throws by Faribault Woolen Mill Hand embroidered pillows by Catstudio and Leo’s Dry Goods

Dr. Kaelin BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Did You Know

Children should have their first dental visit as soon as their first tooth appears, or no later than their first birthday.

Call us today 303.805.8266

www.kids-dental.com 19700 East Parker Square Dr., Ste. 2 Parker, Colorado 80134

(303) 840-7266 // MeadowlarkDecor.com 19565 Mainstreet Unit A Parker, Colorado 80138

2018/2019

SEASON PERFORMANCES

Series: SEPT. 8 Uncharted Morgan James

SEPT. 14 Tracy Byrd Piano Men: A Tribute to SEPT. 15 The Elton John & Billy Joel Night Jazz: Robert SEPT. 21 Friday Johnson, Blues + Jazz = Soul

SEPT. 22 Comedy & Cocktails SEPT. 28- A Chorus Line OCT. 14 Family Discovery Series:

SEPT. 29 Central City Opera - Eureka

Street Night Jazz: A Night in OCT.12 Friday New Orleans OCT. 13 Comedy & Cocktails Uncharted Series: OCT. 19 The Addi & Jacq Wonderbound: Wicked OCT. 20-21 Bayou with Clay Rose and The Widow’s Bane OCT. 22 ArcAttack Symphony Orchestra: OCT. 26 Parker Salute

OCT. 26-27 It’s Tough Being The Prince OCT. 27-28 The New Chinese Acrobats NOV. 9-18 A Streetcar Named Desire

NOV. 18 Uncharted Series: Morgan James NOV. 24 The Beverly Belles NOV. 25 Big Band Christmas with CJRO NOV. 30- A Classic Parker Holiday DEC. 2

MAR. 3

CJRO: The Music of Ray Charles featuring Robert Johnson

MAR. 6 Underneath A Magical Moon MAR. 8-17 The Odd Couple MAR. 9

The Uncharted Series: Bonnie and The Clydes

DEC. 1

Family Discovery Series: PSO, Sounds of the Season

MAR. 22 The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

DEC. 7

Ryan Hamilton

MAR. 23 Howard Jones

DEC. 14-22 The Nutcracker of Parker Discovery Series: JAN. 12 Family Big Bubble Circus

JAN. 18- Family Musical: To Be Announced! FEB 10 JAN. 22 Howie Mandel FEB. 8

Friday Night Jazz: Ella and the Great Ladies of Song

Comedy & Cocktails Symphony Orchestra: FEB. 15 Parker Passion

FEB. 9

FEB. 16 Family Discovery Series: ZooMobile Cupid’s Playground FEB. 23-24 Wonderbound: with the Colorado Symphony Natalie MacMaster & Donnell

MAR. 1-2 Leahy: Visions from Cape Breton and Beyond

Night Jazz: A Latin MAR. 29 Friday Happening

MAR. 30 Comedy & Cocktails APR. 6 Postmodern Jukebox APR. 7

Me...Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Young Jane Goodall

APR. 12 The Magic of Bill Blagg Boomtown with APR. 27-28 Wonderbound: Chimney Choir

APR. 27 Family Discovery Series: OOPS MAY 3

Parker Symphony Orchestra: Blockbusters

Chorale - Love Songs: MAY 4-5 Parker Madrigal to Motown

JULY 19- The Full Monty AUG. 4

BUY TICKETS AT WW.PARKERARTS.ORG OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE 303.805.6800 August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

AROUND TOWN

THE PACE CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON Parker Arts has announced the 2018-2019 season, featuring national touring acts like Tracy Byrd and

community causes as well as assistance to international projects. The local projects include the Parker Task Force, Project Cure, Douglas County Support Center, Peaceful School and many others.

the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, hilarious comedy acts

The Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker

like Howie Mandel and Ryan Hamilton, theater

was charted in June 2006. It is a local community

performances like The Fully Monty and Tennessee

group whose membership and goals are unique

William's A Streetcar Named Desire and so much

to the club and are based on supporting the local

more! Whether you want to discover new music with

community of Parker Colorado and supporting

the Uncharted Series or explore the arts with the

the tenets of Rotary.

whole family in the Family Discovery Series, there is

The event is being held at O'Brien Park and

something for everyone to enjoy! Tickets go on sale

runs from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. VIP

to the public starting on Aug. 1. For more information,

admission is sold out for the event, but general

call 303.805.6800 or visit ParkerArts.org.

admission tickets are still available. GA tickets

ART IN THE PARK Art in the Park is back for 2018! This two-day event featuring Colorado-area artists takes place Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at O'Brien Park. This family-friendly event is sponsored by the Parker Artists Guild, which

are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Please note that no pets are allowed inside the event, you must be 21 to enter and designated drivers enter free with accompanying paid patron. For

information

and

tickets,

visit

ParkerBrewfest.com.

is now a part of the Downtown Business Alliance of Parker. This festival includes music, food and activities. Children can enjoy the art stations and explore their creativity free of charge. With everything from photography to pastels to woodworking to glass to pottery, there is bound to be something for every member of the family to appreciate! PAG was formed in 2001 and has grown to about 200 members this year. The mission of the Parker Artists Guild is to advance the development of fine arts in the community. To accomplish this, the Guild offers instructional demonstrations, workshops and opportunities to promote all forms of fine art. Join them in supporting local artists and bringing more awareness to the community of artists in and around Parker.

THIRD ANNUAL PARKER BREWFEST The third annual Parker Brewfest, presented by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker, is back this year with more than 40 breweries including local favorites like Downhill Brewing

and Barnett & Son Brewery, as well as well-known

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

labels like Avery, Odell and Ska. As a fundraising

ments you’d like to see included in our Around Town

event, the Parker Brewfest allows the club to pro-

section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact

vide financial assistance to local charitable and

Us tab at ParkerLifestyle.com.

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

Popped Fresh DELICIOUS VARIETY OF FLAVORS LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED GREAT PERSONAL AND BUSINESS GIFTS At Mile Hi Popcorn, we specialize in a variety of made-from-scratch gourmet popcorn flavors. Our popcorn is prepared using the best ingredients. That is why we can confidently say that we are your ultimate source for gift-giving and snacking! Shipping available.

MileHiPoPcorn.coM | (303) 221-2324 7475 E. Arapahoe Road, #4 Centennial, Colorado 80112

National Virtual Bookkeeping Service

WHY HIRE US? McGuire Property Management offers an affordable pricing structure that is straight forward and free of confusion. Helping Realtors and Small Businesses Let It Go and Get It Done

Ready To Delegate? Consider It Done! Call Now For Your First Free 60 Minute Consultation!

(970) 381-7909 // www.PeaceOfMindAcc.com

We manage your properties efficiently and effectively, providing exceptional service. Reach out to McGuire Property Management & Sales for any of your real estate needs here in Denver, Centennial, Littleton, Parker, Aurora & Surrounding Areas.

McguireProPertyManageMent.coM | 720-402-5477 August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

OPEN HOUSE

P i ct u r e - P e r f e ct Fa r m h o u s e L i f e ANNIE WOLFE TRANSFORMS RUNDOWN PARKER HORSE PROPERTY INTO LIGHT, BRIGHT HOMESTEAD ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN JOHNSON IN 2011, ANNIE WOLFE BOUGHT AN OLD HORSE PROPERTY JUST EAST OF PARKER AND IMMEDIATELY SET OUT TO BRING LIGHT INTO THE DARK, OVERGROWN PLACE. Recently divorced at the time, the 53-year-old immediately started doing what she’s always done: using her hands to create something beautiful. “If you love it, it’s not a lot of work,” she says of her tidy homestead tucked into rolling hills off the main dirt road. Annie works as a property manager for nearby homeowners. She also recently started Annie Wolfe Designs, which features her fineart photography and drawings and handmade garden boxes. She says she must have inherited her art from her father's side of the family. Her grandfather is the famous Western artist Byron Wolfe, and her uncle, artist Wayne Wolfe. Transforming a rundown property mirrored the transformation going on in her own life, rebuilding after the breakup of what Annie describes as an emotionally unsupportive marriage. “The month before I moved in, I had the painter, the plumber, the electrician knocking it out. After I moved in, I kept working and working. A lot of the work I’ve done myself,” Annie says of her house, which was built in 1972. “The previous owner came over after I had done a bunch of work to drop off a key, and he was blown away. He asked, ‘Are you an interior decorator?’ Guests would come over and say, ‘Has Pottery Barn been here to photograph your house?’ I’m pretty proud of what I’ve done here.” She’s been building and creating things for as long as she can remember, and working with her hands is just part of who she is. As a child in Kansas City, Annie was her dad’s sidekick while he remodeled all the homes they lived in. “I was his helper, and I just paid attention,” she says. Sitting at the rustic dining table she built herself, Annie looks proudly around at her beautifully remodeled kitchen and living area. She points to where she knocked down a couple walls to open up the cramped kitchen. Sunlight floods in from three windows above the sink and the french doors in the adjoining living room, which she also installed on her own. Annie created for herself a cook’s kitchen, with spacious Carrera marble and sycamore countertops, a five-burner gas stove and CONTINUED >

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

OPEN HOUSE

(CON TI N U ED)

open shelving for easy access to dishes. Here, she can put her culinary training to good use. In 2012, she pursued another lifelong interest and completed a program at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts in Denver. Annie shares her property with a yellow Labrador Retriever named Willie and a dun-colored quarter horse named Reno. Everywhere you look inside and out is filled with her woodwork and fine art: dining and side tables, benches, garden boxes, a daybed in her studio office, screen-printed throw pillows that showcase her photography. Her walls and mantle display her photography and drawings. She's almost giddy when she shows off her latest creation: an outside shower stall with an attached garden hose, which she uses to clean up after tending to her beloved gardens or riding on nearby trails with Reno. When she first moved here, all the sheds on the property were overgrown with weeds and filled with broken-down Big Wheels and other toys from the previous family. She spent months cleaning everything out. One of Annie's favorite areas of her home is the back porch she screened in herself, overlooking the deck she built and gardens and trees that she planted. All of her house projects and woodworking still connect her to her dad in Kansas City. “My dad is so proud of me,” she says. “I’ll call him and say, ‘Guess what I did.’ I’ll call him and ask him about things, even when I don’t really need to.” Before the Parker farmhouse, Annie lived in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood in Denver in a house that she and her husband razed and rebuilt, making the plans themselves and working with a builder. Annie says she liked living in the city and still misses seeing lots of people walk and jog past her house every day, but she feels at home in the peaceful country, where she has a closer relationship with her neighbors despite the distance between them. Here, she is able to work and play outdoors every day, garden and roam around with Willie and Reno. She recently came across a journal entry from when she was a teen, and it described a future for herself that included living in the country on a horse property but not too far out that she couldn’t enjoy city life. Annie muses that

BUSINESS INFO:

she must have subconsciously always had the plan to make that happen.

Annie Wolfe Designs

After a tour of Reno’s stable, Annie looks around at her house, gardens and sheds, musing about all the work she’s put into the place over

fine-art prints, handmade

the years. She knows how magical her farmhouse life is.

garden boxes

“A lot of times at night, before I go to bed, I come out here to say goodnight to Reno,” she says. “I look up at the moon and listen to the coyotes.”

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

Photography, greetings cards,

anniewolfe@comcast.net

“I’m very proud of the fact that I have persevered through so much and done so much stuff myself. It was my dream come true, and I made it happen—the horse, the property, the gardens.”

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

PROUDL FAM

ILY O

WND

E R AT E

• Keeps debris out of your gutters • Water flows free through your gutters and away from the foundation • Protects you and your home from injury and damage

PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH GUTTER HELMET

LAST CHANCE TO GET SUMMER PRICING

50% OFF!

303.298.8888 // www.gutterhelmetdenver.com

ANIMAL SPECIALTY & 24/7 EMERGENCY CARE OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: › 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care › Cardiology › Advanced Diagnostics, including On-site CT & MRI › Dermatology › Internal Medicine › Oncology › Neurology › Surgery › Rehabilitation Therapy AND MORE!

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) is a state-of-the-art, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital for dogs and cats in Parker, CO. We offer board-certified veterinary specialists across a wide variety of fields for your pet's more advanced medical needs. We believe that dogs and cats are more than just pets—they are family members who deserve the best treatment options available. We work in partnership with your family veterinarian, offering hope for conditions once considered untreatable. Learn more at aescparker.com.

OPEN 24/7/365 aescparker.com | 720-842-5050 17701 Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO 80134

ANIMAL KINGDOM

ask the expert

DR. ANN HEFFERNAN IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED VETERINARY SURGEON AT AESC IN PARKER. Veterinary specialists from a variety of fields have appointment availability during the day and a surgeon is on call for emergencies, too. The hospital is staffed 24/7, so preand post-operative care is always available. Dr. Heffernan has two labradors named Huck and Billie. Originally from Minnesota, she enjoys hiking, camping, gardening and grilling. She is enjoying the less humid Colorado summers, too. WHAT SETS AESC APART? The brain power here is significantly advanced. We have a great team and communicate with each other, which is especially important when we are in the gray zone between specialties. The hospital has designated OR and recovery spaces. Physical therapy can start immediately and rehabilitation is always monitored. From the technicians to the specialists, it is clear that everyone loves their jobs - each person shows compassion and patience for the owners and their pets. We always welcome phone calls and questions. We also have more "toys" for complex situations, such as ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI, and ventilators. WHAT IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED VETERINARY SPECIALIST? HOW ARE YOU DIFFERENT THAN MY FAMILY VETERINARIAN? A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian that has gone through four to six years of extra training in their particular specialty beyond their veterinary school. These specialties require a certification examination that the doctor needs to pass in order to be board-certified in that specialty. Specialties include surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, critical care, just to name a few. We work closely with your family veterinarian to provide a comprehensive healthcare team for your pet.

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

SOCKS, ROCKS AND WEEKEND-WARRIOR HIKES: HOW TO AVOID COSTLY SURGERIES AND TREATMENTS FOR YOUR FURRY FRIENDS ARTICLE CHASE MEILI | PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN JOHNSON

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES YOU TREAT? Cranial cruciate ligament injuries, equivalent to the human ACL, are the most common injury we see during appointments. Humans can have the ACL reconstructed, but dogs usually destroy the graft, so we perform a Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), which modifies the knee joint and changes the geometry to stabilize the knee. The surgery slows the progression of arthritis and in just six months, dogs are usually doing very well. It is more common in larger breeds and often both knees will need surgery at some point. Bone fractures in dogs and cats are the most common orthopedic emergency. IF MY PET EATS SOMETHING THEY SHOULDN’T, DOES THAT EVER REQUIRE SURGERY? IF SO, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COMMON CULPRITS? Not all items require surgical intervention; however, there are a variety of things that your pet can eat that may require surgery because of bowel blockage, which is a life-threatening situation. Common culprits include corn cobs, dog/kids toys, fruit pits, socks, rocks and underwear. WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE A PET MAY HAVE AN ORTHOPEDIC INJURY? Limping and reluctance to stand, jump, walk or run. Just because your pet does not cry out does not mean that they are not in pain. WHAT CAN I DO NOW TO PREVENT ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES OR CONDITIONS IN MY PET LATER IN LIFE? Keeping your pet healthy can reduce excess stress on your pet’s joints. Consistent activity rather than “weekend warrior” activity helps keep your pet in good shape, just like a person going to the gym consistently. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES YOU SEE PET OWNERS MAKE THAT LEAD TO SURGICAL INTERVENTION IN PETS? Pets that are unsupervised outside off-leash can get into altercations with wild animals or vehicles and they can ingest items that can be dangerous. Supervising pets when they are outside can prevent injuries.

ANIMAL EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CENTER 17701 Cottonwood Drive, Parker, Colorado, 720.842.5050, AESCParker.com August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

ANNA MANNERFELT OF PARKER WAS WORKING A FAST-PACED LIFE IN NEW YORK

CITY,

FEELING

ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN JOHNSON

OVERWORKED,

FRENETIC AND EXHAUSTED, WHEN SHE DECIDED TO PICK UP AN OLD HABIT FROM HER CHILDHOOD IN SWEDEN. “The doctors all say, ‘Here’s a pill for sleeping, for waking up, for being beautiful, for being skinny, and it’s so easy to fall into that trap,” she says. “But instead, I came across Beau in Long Island, and he became my grounding.” Her quarter horse, Beau, began as a hobby

More than Just Pets

for her to let off some steam—she spent her childhood riding horses in school in Sweden— but he soon became her whole life. She began competitive equestrian riding and eventually moved to Dallas and then to Parker on the rec-

PARKER POWERHOUSES SHARE HOW THEIR ANIMALS SHAPE THEIR LIVES AND TEACH PATIENCE, DISCIPLINE AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

ommendation of a friend, who told Anna about the world-class equestrian centers. In Parker, Anna found her second home, Wells Bridge Farm, and she now spends several hours every day training with her horses in between her work as managing partner and CEO of the digital marketing firm Wired Mustang. Anna owns Wired Mustang with her partner, Dave Fingers, who also rides at Wells Bridge Farm. Now, Anna and her two boys, Dekan and Beau, spend several weeks out of the year traveling to equestrian competitions around the country. “I work very hard for their lifestyle. I take this very seriously, maybe because I never had kids of my own,” Anna says of her horses, her training and her competitions. “They are very special to me. It’s more than just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle.” Even though Anna is an expert horsewoman, she still takes lessons because it’s her duty to always improve, she says. Anna says having a horse is like having a 1,500pound kid—they each have a distinct personality and need constant pep talks and cuddling, and they even throw temper tantrums when they don’t get the attention they want. With all her competitions, daily grooming, riding and training, she knows her horses just as well as they know her. Her horses have taught her patience and discipline, both mental and physical. And they are her way of coping with the rigors of being a business owner. “There’s stress owning your business. We run on stress,” she says. “But when I’m on horseback, I can’t think of anything else. It’s the best stress management in the world.” 22

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

CONTINUED >

meet beau and dekan + anna mannerfelt

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

MORE THAN JUST PETS

(CON TI N U ED)

meet Hazel, Tinee, Chloe + Dr. Lindsay MamulaCrippen

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

Dr. Linsday Mamula-Crippen was in about fourth grade when she discovered her lifelong passion for caring for animals.

last year’s Parker Days carnival games. Tinee is 18 inches long now, up from 6 inches.

Her cat, Sparky, had been hit by a car near their home in Ken

“She will be a permanent fixture at the clinic, as long as she

Caryl Ranch southwest of Denver and spent a month at a veteri-

does well, for the next 60 years. She can grow up to 6 feet,” Dr.

narian’s clinic recovering.

Mamula-Crippen says.

“We visited him every day, and I got to tube feed him. The doctor let me help out whenever possible,” says Dr. Mamula-Crippen,

And there’s 12-year-old Chloe, a long-haired cat that was born in Dr. Mamula-Crippen’s dad’s barn near Monument.

who owns Veterinary Center of Parker. “I thought it was interest-

“I’ve been with her since the day she was born,” she says.

ing to see the healing process.”

Dr. Mamula-Crippen found her calling all those years ago with her

Sparky, who ended up living to be 17 years old, eventually went

first cat’s medical emergency and became a fixture at the vet clinic

with Dr. Mamula-Crippen to vet school in Illinois and was the first in

where Sparky was treated. Dr. Mamula-Crippen eventually worked

a long line of pets that have included cats, dogs, guinea pigs, lizards

there through high school and on summer breaks in college. It’s

and ferrets, among other species.

where her love of caring for animals started.

Dr. Mamula-Crippen’s current list of fur babies includes Bucky, a 4-year-old Boston terrier who is very outgoing; and Hazel, a 6-year-old French bulldog who is shy but loving; and Tinee, a green iguana her 8-year-old daughter, Norah, won at

She says her daughter already wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up and has long helped out around the clinic. “Her energy is soft and caring and kind, and the dogs feel that. It’s neat to see,” she says.

CONTINUED >

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

MORE THAN JUST PETS

(CON TI N U ED)

meet addie + Allison Shride Parker businesswoman Allison Shride is busy, running the Mathnasium of Parker tutoring center, as well as owning two others in the south Denver area. But you’ll still find Allison walking her four dogs up to three times a day. Her 14-year-old corgi, Ella, is even the director of happiness at her Cherry Hills Mathnasium location. Allison also has Milo the border collie, Roxy the Shibu Inu and Addie the mutt—Allison’s favorite (but don’t tell the others!) Addie is by far her most challenging dog. As a rescue, Addie came with a lot of baggage—distrust of people, lack of confidence. Allison says three years of agility training has made a big difference. “Because of that, she and I have a deeper bond and connection than I do with my other dogs,” she says. “This sounds weird, but I’ve had dogs all my life, and I’ve always had good relationships with them, but this dog—as challenging as she is—is the dog that I’ve always wanted, all my life.”

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

Beauty Balance Elegance

Growing up in Lakewood, Allison had hamsters, and throughout her life, she’s had lots of cats and dogs, plus four horses. Pets can teach kids—and all humans—about responsibility, unconditional love, acceptance and patience, Allison says, traits that seem to be in short supply in the world. “People are so divided these days, and I feel that pets just don’t care. They don’t care what your dress is like, what your bank account is—they are so nonjudgmental. They accept you for who you are,” Allison says. “If we could learn that, gosh, what a place this world would be.” The lessons animals have to offer motivate Allison to give all her pets a good life and treat them like members of the family. And family is important to Allison—her sister manages her Littleton Mathnasium location and her daughter, a Colorado School of Mines graduate, runs

We are focused on you & delivering the superlative results you deserve. Experience the difference at McCracken Eye & Face Institute. COSMETIC SURGERY

NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS

PRODUCTS

Skin Medica | Latisse

her Cherry Hills location. Ella, the 14-year-old corgi, used to go with Allison and her daughter to hospitals and other places with people needing a mental boost and stress relief. Allison recalls one time they went to a mental-health hospital and a patient who struggled with anger issues saw Ella and lit up. “He got down on the floor and rolled

BRING THIS AD IN AND RECEIVE $150.00 off your scheduled cosmetic surgery Or 10% off any SkinMedica Product or Latisse

around and giggled like a school kid with Ella. It was remarkable,” she says. “Some young people who were withdrawn and depressed, spending time with Ella definitely put a bright spot in their day.”

11960 Lioness Way - Suite 160 Parker, Colorado 80134

720.851.6600 www.mccrackenmd.com August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN JOHNSON

24 hours with pete plourde DOG TRAINER PETE PLOURDE SPENDS HIS DAYS HELPING PEOPLE BUILD BETTER LIVES WITH THEIR CHERISHED PETS

6:00 AM

Wakes up to kisses from his dogs, a Tamaskan named Bandit and a Rottweiler named Boss, who love to start the day

PETE PLOURDE SPENDS HIS DAYS, AND SOME NIGHTS, HELPING HIS CLIENTS IMPROVE THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, BUILDING

with wet kisses and cuddles. 6:15 AM

While the coffee brews, Pete makes

MUTUAL TRUST AND RESPECT FOR ONE OTHER. Together, they

the dogs breakfast with his own con-

work on their biggest frustrations, the little behavioral ticks that have

coction of cut-up chicken breast, raw

become giant wedges in getting along with each other.

hamburger meat, and re-hydrated and canned foods.

But you’ll never find Pete’s clients sitting across from him on a couch, expressing their deepest feelings. Unless, of course, the prob-

7:00 AM

Start scrolling through emails for

lem is the couch itself, and he’s helping his client teach a pet when

updates or changes in the day’s house

and when not to be up on the furniture.

calls, and respond to new inquiries from potential customers.

“I’ve been doing this for 18 years,” says Pete, dog trainer and owner of Better Manners Dog Training. “It’s really psycholo-

8:00 AM

municate and how to build those relationships. And the customer

Exercises the dogs with two to three miles of walking or running.

gy-based. I teach people to understand how to effectively com9:00 AM

Drive to first of several appointments of

always has the right to choose their own rules, such as when and

the day. The first in-home lesson can

if to be on the furniture.”

take up to two hours. Pete’s typical day

“Dog trainer” doesn’t quite fit his description, he says, because

will see both new customer visits and

he’s really teaching pet owners and their dogs how to communicate,

follow-up visits to customers who are

even when the pets can’t speak back. He says he’s saved literally

already working on behavior training.

thousands of dogs’ lives who were scheduled for euthanasia but

12:00 PM

Sometimes lunch is a quick healthy

who, through training, were able to live peacefully with their owners.

meal or a meal replacement shake or bar

“If I can educate humans on what dogs’ needs are and how to

while driving in between appointments.

build relationships,” Pete says, “then the dogs can live long, happy

2:00 PM

Check emails and follow up on new inquiries and customer questions. “I

lives. That’s the rewarding part.”

love it when I get a message about how well the training is going and how much fun my customers are having working with their dogs.” 5:00 PM

Dinner for the dogs with Pete’s homemade concoction.

6:00 PM

Dinner for Pete.

7:00 PM

Another round of exercise for the dogs before bedtime.

8:00 PM

Quick look at the calendar for the following day and wrap up any other customer communications.

9:00 PM 28

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

Bedtime.

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR cops hide her in the last place any-

one would think to look—a convent! ParkerArts.TicketForce.com

DISCOVERY PARK CONCERT SERIES: TUNISIA Discovery Park

Parker Arts presents the Discovery Park Summer Concert Series, free summer concerts in the Discovery Park amphitheater. ParkerOnline.org

4 MOVIES IN THE PARK: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

9 HOMEOWNER BUILDING CLASS Town Hall

The Town of Parker’s Building Division hosts its quarterly Homeowner Building Class at Town Hall. This is a chance to ask building-related ques-

O'Brien Park

tions to Town staff, who will take you

Movies in the Park presented by Park-

through the permit process, explain

er Adventist Hospital is a free event

fees and discuss required inspec-

for families at O'Brien Park featur-

tions. This is an opportunity to meet

ing games, vendors, music, conces-

the people who will help you with the

sions and a free movie! Come early

application and plan review process.

Downtown Parker

to reserve your space. The LEGO Bat-

ParkerOnline.org

This free event is brought to you by the

man Movie begins playing at dusk.

Downtown Business Alliance of Parker.

ParkerChamber.com

3 FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

The Art Walk is the first Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. This year there will be more than 40 artists at each event, at least four separate locations for entertainment,

10 DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR.

hands-on art activities, and free popcorn

PARKER FARMERS MARKET

and snow cones. DowntownParker.com

Mainstreet Parker

Disney Channel's smash hit mov-

The Parker Farmers Market takes

ie musical comes to life on stage in

place every Sunday from 8 a.m. to

Disney’s High School Musical Jr. Troy,

1 p.m. on Mainstreet in downtown

Gabriella and the students of East

Parker. It’s the hottest place in Park-

High must deal with love, friends and

3 SISTER ACT

The Schoolhouse

er on a Sunday morning with more

family while balancing their class-

PACE Center

than 80 vendors! Come shop local

When wannabe disco diva Deloris

produce, food, drinks and artisans.

ParkerArts.TicketForce.com

Van Cartier witnesses a crime, the

TheLocalColorado.com

and

extra-curricular

activities.

CONTINUED >

Providing Comfort and Compassion for Your Furry, Feathered, and Scaled Companions Monthly Wellness Packages

Surgical Services

Preventative Medicine

Nutritional Counseling

Dental Care

Breed Focused Treatment Plans

Hands That Heal. Hearts That Care 12311 Pine Bluffs Way, Unit 115 + Parker, CO 80134 + info@vcparker.net + www.vcparker.net + Facebook.com/vcofparker Give Us A Call! 720-851-0820 30

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

20% OFF*

HELMETS & LOCKS

WE LOVE KIDS KIDS BIKE TRADE UP PROGRAM

When you buy a kids bike from us, bring it back within 3 years of the original purchase and get 40% of your original purchase price towards the purchase of the next size up.* (*see site for details) Bikes for Everyone: Mountain, Road, City, Electric & Kids Bikes! Clothing and More. *In-stock items only. Good thru Aug 8-31, 2018. No cash value.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED VOTED “DENVER’S BEST BIKE SHOP” 5280 MAGAZINE, 2016

ELEVATIONCYCLES.COM

PARKER 18403 LONGS WAY

HIGHLANDS RANCH 2030 E. COUNTY LINE RD.

LODO 1500 WYNKOOP ST. STE 102

OPEN TUES-SUN | CLOSED MON

Dire Cus

OFF

First time clients only.

Parker

303.805.1902

To cu doub from your o If you creati offer

18551 E Main Street Suite 1B Next to Tea Leaves Cafe elementsmassage.com/parker

Add

If you your d boxes you n addre lock-u

Pos

If you on the onto up ite the te befor appro

P UT YO U R C IT Y O N O U R MAP. Start a magazine & build a legacy. Life is short. Love what you do.

LifestylePubs.com/OwnIt

August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

11 SO LONG TO SUMMER FAMILY FUN TREK WITH RNK RUNNING Salisbury Park

Say so long to summer with this popular race in the Parker Parks and Recreation

and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream from

place May through November. Enjoy

4-6 p.m. Enter to win the grand prize trip

wine samples provided by Parker Area

for two to Thailand and other fabulous

Chamber merchants and learn more

prizes. NaturalGrocers.com

about the goods and services they sell and provide. Tickets are $20 and you must be 21 years of age or older to par-

ticipate. Presented by Planet Fitness of Parker. ParkerChamber.com

Run Series. This sanctioned race is pro-

PARKER BREWFEST

fessionally timed. Any proceeds from

O'Brien Park

this event will benefit the Town of Parker

The third annual Parker Brewfest is pre-

Scholarship Program, which helps families

sented by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary

and/or individuals with limited financial

Club of Parker. With more than 45 brew-

ART IN THE PARK

resources participate in Parker Recreation

eries, live music and food trucks, this is a

O'Brien Park

programs and facilities. ParkerRec.com

fun way to spend a Saturday while sup-

This two-day event featuring Colora-

porting a great cause! Enjoy unlimited

do-area artists takes place Aug. 25 from

sample sized pours with admission. Des-

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 26 from 10 a.m.

ignated drivers enter free with accompa-

to 4 p.m. at O'Brien Park. This festival in-

nying paid patron. ParkerBrewFest.com

cludes music, food and activities. Chil-

NATURAL GROCERS 63RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

dren can enjoy the art stations and ex-

Parker Natural Grocers

In celebration of its 63rd anniversary and

plore their creativity free of charge. With

everything from photography to pastels to woodworking to glass to pottery,

the birthday of co-founder Margaret Ise-

DOWNTOWN WINE WALK

ly, Natural Grocers is going to party like

Downtown Mainstreet Parker

ery member of the family to appreciate!

it's 1955! Receive a free reusable bag

Downtown Parker Wine Walks take

ParkerArtistsGuild.com

there is bound to be something for ev-

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY through THURSDAY | 3PM-5PM

DRAFTS, WINES & SNACKS AVAILABLE 19420 E. MAINSTREET PARKER, CO 80138 | (720) 389-8105 | PARKERGARAGE.COM 32

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

DERMATOLOGY. ELEVATED. Board certified, Cleveland Clinic fellowship trained dermatologists Dr. Christopher Messana & Dr. Kate Messana can help you improve the health and look of your skin

720-851-5200 | ELEVATEDDERM.COM | 10345 PARKGLENN WAY SUITE 100

SKIN CANCER SCREENING | PATIENT EDUCATION PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY | PHOTOREJUVINATION 20% OFF SUNBLOCKS* *Valid until August 31, 2018

THE PARKER FARMERS MARKET IS OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8AM-1PM

WE BELIEVE ...in building communities WE ARE

Visit us at Mainstreet Parker, Southlands or one of our four Farmers' Markets.

The kind where you have the choice to buy local and support farmers and artisans that are committed to sustainably produced products.

www.TheLocalColorado.com August 2018 | Parker Lifestyle

LOCAL’S CHOICE

6 things I love...

ARTICLE CHASE MEILI | PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN JOHNSON

Rylan Coleridge RYLAN COLERIDGE OF PARKER SAYS SHE BELIEVES THAT EVEN KIDS CAN MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. So in 2017, the 7-year-old started her own group called the U R Loved Project, which connects kids with volunteer opportunities. Rylan, a fifth generation Coloradan, has always been involved in the community and is looking to give a helping hand. Over the past year, she has volunteered 153 hours for more than 20 different organizations. Recently, she collected $1,000 worth of bedding donations to give to children who are less fortunate.

Competing in pageants. She was crowned the 2017 Miss Parker Days Mini Princess and the Miss Midwestern States Princess. Sweet Dream in a Bag, an organization that provides bedding to children living in transitional situations. Rylan is involved in every step of the process from the packing to the giving of the bedding.

“I think it’s important to be involved in your community because if we all give a little of our time, we can make the world a better place.”

Being creative and having her ideas come to life as she attends Camp Invention, Science Camp and Film Camp over the summer. Working for the Harry Samora Toy Drive during the winter holiday season, where she can brighten up the holidays for kids currently in the hospital. Kicking back and spending time outside at the pool or the park during the warm weather.

Parker Lifestyle | August 2018

7-YEAR-OLD RYLAN COLERIDGE OF PARKER DOESN’T LET AGE STOP HER FROM CHANGING THE WORLD

I AM YOUR ADVOCATE

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

FULL SERVICE ROOFING AND EXTERIOR RESTORATION. HAIL CLAIM EXPERTS. LICENSED AND INSURED.

HAIL

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED (720) 641-7227 insurancemediators.co E-Mail: customerservice@insurancemediators.co

WIND

MENTION THIS ADD AND RECEIVE

$500.00 towards an upgrade of your choice with a qualified insurance claim.