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Catching Up With Castle Rock
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Parker Days
Parker Days is a true Parker tradition. The event, run by the Parker Chamber of Commerce, is packed full of great entertainment all weekend long.
Q&A Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
Interview with Devin Bateman, MD, the Chief Medical Officer for Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
Family Fun Fit for a King: The Colorado Renaissance Festival
Here ye! Here ye!
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Something to Quack About
When a school was challenged with the need to sustain a scholarship program and improvements to their small school; they dreamed big.
Calendar of Events..................................................................... 3 Castle Rock Minis........................................................................ 5 The Gem Advisor......................................................................... 5 Discover Colorado – Outdoors!................................................. 5 Bookends................................................................................... 13 Local Author Spotlight.............................................................. 14
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Castle Rock proudly offers over 250 acres of parks and 50 miles of trails with another 50 miles of trails in the works.
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Discover Colorado – Outdoors! by Brenda Lauer
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hether you’re planning a staycation close to home this summer or interested in exploring a new activity, our beautiful state offers opportunities galore! A visit to the library is a great place to start: love to hike, want to teach the kids geocaching, wonder what it’s like to zip line? You’ll find countless resources to make your spring and summer memorable. Books, dvds, magazines and on-line resources can get you started down the path of discovering and exploring your next adventure! Come in and chat with staff; we’ll help you find just what you need to discover Colorado! v Brenda Lauer is A Patron Services Technician in Adult Services at Parker Library. For more information visit douglascountylibraries.org.
Catching Up With Castle Rock
Hoofin’ it Around Town by Tiffany Grizzle
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POSTPartners@CRgov.com. pring never really was (POST - Parks, Open Space sprung, but summer & Trails Partners) has finally come to If you’re ready to get out, the party. Already my but need something a little driveway is a wonderful canless, well - steep - you can try vas full of sidewalk chalk and East Plum Creek Trail. This my yard is regularly littered easy 6 mile trail is a 10 foot with water guns, Frisbees and wide, concrete paved trail scooters. The humming enwhich makes it very pedesgines of lawnmowers have retrian or bike friendly; even if placed the roar of snow plows you’re towing a little one beand everywhere I look neighhind you. bors are walking dogs, riding A stepping stone trail bebikes and running, running, tween East Plum Creek and running. the Rock could be something Personally, unless there’s along the lines of the Mitchell some kind of zombie apocaCreek Canyon Trail. This nalypse, you won’t find me runtive surface trail spans a mile ning willingly. Walking howand a half along Mitchell ever; now there’s something I can do. If I’m feeling coordinated, I might even be tempted to pull the bike Gulch Creek. Because this trail is just two feet wide, mountain bikes and out of the garage. Now that my youngest is old enough to keep up with the horses are prohibited. Castlewood Canyon came up again and again when I asked friends where group, I am looking forward to some new adventures around town this sumthey most like to “take a hike” around town. The park has trails from 0.5-4 mer. Castle Rock proudly offers over 250 acres of parks and 50 miles of trails miles long that can be combined for longer treks. Leashed pets are allowed on most of the trails and you can stop to take a breather with another 50 miles of trails in the works. With that much real estate to traverse, there’s no reason Castle Rock proudly alongside Cherry Creek, which flows along the canyon floor. If you’ve never been out there before, be not to hit the trails. offers over 250 acres sure to take a look at the remains of the ill-fated We couldn’t talk about parks and trails withof parks and 50 miles Castlewood Dam. In 1933, this dam burst and a 15 out spotlighting the town’s name sake, Rock Park. A challenging 1.4 mile hike takes visitors up close of trails with another foot wave was sent into Denver. There is no camping in Castlewood Canyon, but you can visit anytime and personal with the town’s historic landmark. The 50 miles of trails between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm (in bound gates are trail’s elevation climbs 370 feet from beginning to in the works. closed at 8:00 pm, an hour before the park closes). end, but once you’re at the base of the Rock, you A little further out, near Sedalia, is Devils Head can bask in the fantastic, panoramic view of the town below and the front range beyond. A group of volunteers known as the Keep- Lookout Trail. This is a moderate 2.8 mile in and out trail that is open March ers of the Rock have donated over 9,000 hours of time maintaining and through November. Be prepared, it’s a bit of an uphill climb to the top, but improving Rock Park and the surrounding trails. Volunteers aid in everything the views are amazing and you can top it off with a stair climb to the Ranger from trail resurfacing to trash collection; wild land protection to brush fence Station. Then it’s a nice, gradual downward slope back out. So head out for an hour or make a day of it, but don’t let any of these gorrepair and so much more. If you’re interested in joining the Keepers to not only walk the trails but to protect them, you can contact the group’s leader at geous summer days get away from you. Go ahead, take a hike. v
Get a sneak peek of your new hospital before it opens to the public! Meet our team, tour the hospital, experience our community garden and sample food from our health focused restaurant. Don’t miss this fun-filled day! There’s something for the whole family: Prizes • Exercise demonstrations • Healthy food samplings Contests • Free Cycle Bike Races • Great Activities for Kids Community Garden Presentations
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Main Stage
Friday, June 14
5:30 – 6:45 pm............................................... Clay McClinton 7:15 – 8:45 pm...................................................... Soul School 9:30 – 11:00 pm...........................Kygo Presents: Tyler Farr
Saturday, June 15
12:00 – 1:15 pm................................................... Bluzinators 1:45 – 3:00 pm................................................ The Long Run 3:30 – 4:45 pm.................................................. Blinker Fluid 5:15 – 6:30 pm............................................................. Five 13 7:00 – 8:30 pm............................... Something Underground 9:00 – 11:00 pm.................................................... Hot Lunch
Sunday, June 16
8:30 – 10:00 am ..... Pancake Breakfast; bring canned goods for
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arker Days is a true Parker tradition. The event, run by the Parker Chamber of Commerce, is packed full of great entertainment all weekend long. Attendees can partake in free entertainment by listening to a concert (on one of four stages), browse the booths, or watch a street performer entertain. At this year’s Parker Days, KYGO presents Tyler Farr on Friday evening. Attendees can also enjoy music from Funkiphino, Hot Lunch, Dotsero and many others. Ever thought you’d like to try belly dancing or line dancing? At the Pikes Peak Community Stage there will be music, dancing, and interactive games throughout the weekend. A festival would not be complete without great festival food and this year’s Parker Days is no different with funnel cakes, turkey legs, deep fried Oreos, noodle bowls and so much more! Save a place on the sidewalk early for premium viewing of the parade this year to see the Nugget, Avalanche and Mammoth mascots along with a clown club, the Chaparral marching band, Ponderosa Poms, businesses and organizations driving floats and passing out candy on the parade route on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Other entertainment includes the Strongman Competition in the Main Stage area from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, inflatables and a mobile zip line throughout the weekend, over 40 carnival rides in three different locations, the Parker Carfest Car Show on Sunday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., and so much more! Save money by buying your carnival tickets in advance for $25. They will be $30 on-site. For additional information about the event go to www. ParkerDaysFestival.com. v
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Parker Task Force Food Bank
10:00 – 11:00 am.............................. Service by PEPC Church 12:00 – 1:00 pm.................................................... Forever Fab 1:30 – 2:30 pm.................................................. Soul Sacrifice 2:30 – 4:00 pm...................................................... Homeslice 4:30 – 6:00 pm......................................... Margarita Brothers 6:30 – 8:00 pm..................................................... Funkiphino
Pikes Peak Stage
Friday, June 14
6:30 – 7:00 pm.....................................Shimmy With Sheikha 7:00 – 7:20 pm................................... Belly Dancing Lessons 7:20 – 8:00 pm.....................................Shimmy With Sheikha 8:00 – 8:20 pm..............................................Interactive Stage 8:30 – 10:00 pm.................................... Urban Dance Theory
Saturday, June 15
11:00 – 12:30 pm..................... The Buddy Project Big Band 12:30 – 1:00 pm............................................Interactive Stage 1:00 – 2:00 pm.Fiesta Colorado & Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra 2:00 – 2:30 pm..............................................Interactive Stage 2:30 – 4:00 pm....................................... Kenny Perkins Band 4:00 – 4:30 pm..............................................Interactive Stage 4:30 – 5:30 pm.............................................. The Julius Show 5:30 – 6:00 pm......................... Country Line Dance Lessons 6:00 – 7:30 pm................................................... Triple Nickel 7:30 – 8:00 pm......................... Country Line Dance Lessons 8:00 – 10:00 pm.....................................Honky Tonk Voodoo
Sunday, June 16
12:00 – 12:30 pm..........................................Interactive Stage 12:30 – 2:00 pm......... Dixie Leadfoot & The Chrome Struts 2:00 – 2:30 pm..............................................Interactive Stage 2:30 – 3:30 pm................................................. Party Crashers 4:00 – 4:30 pm..............................................Interactive Stage 4:30 – 6:00 pm............................................................ Dotsero
Q&A
Devin Bateman, MD
Chief Medical Officer for Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
As CMO, how do you promote clinical excellence and quality within the Hospital? We have designed a quality structure focusing on the collaborative effort between physicians, nurses and other care givers, the Quality Department staff, and patients to ensure the highest level of excellence is achieved. This is accomplished in several ways including: • Coordinating patient care based on patient types like cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology, trauma rather than traditional hospital departments so communication and care coordination is maximized • Providing standardized LEAN Process Improvement training for all leaders so that process improvement can occur quickly and on all levels • Promoting a culture within the hospital where staff can report concerns in a non punitive environment • Developing a culture that’s focused on evidence-based medicine and the pursuit of the highest quality outcomes What doctors are coming to Castle Rock Adventist Hospital? After much preparation and planning, Castle Rock Adventist Hospital will open with an outstanding Medical Staff focused on serving Castle
Rock and its surrounding communities. The hospital will open as a highly functioning medical center, providing a broad spectrum of services and supported by Centura’s System resources. Our patients will be cared for within the community by a vast array of highly qualified and respected primary care physicians, specialists and subspecialists. An additional unique aspect of our physicians is the shared desire to care for injury and illness, while also promoting prevention and wellness. Meet physicians at our Community Open House on July 14 from 9 am – 1 pm or search for a physician on our website at www.castlerockhosptial.org. Will the Hospital become a Trauma Center? What will that mean to the community? We are in the process of applying to become a Level III trauma center. Why? Participation in the statewide system improves the chances of survival of your families, friends and neighbors in your community as well as throughout the state. Studies have demonstrated that injured patients treated in designated trauma centers have better outcomes than injured patients treated in nontrauma hospitals. Also, trauma designation requires a robust trauma quality improvement program which has been shown to improve the process of care, decrease mortality and decrease costs. In addition to the emergency physicians and nurses that we currently offer, we will provide trauma surgeons that will be available to assess, resuscitate and stabilize patients as needed as well as orthopedic surgeons to support traumatic orthopedic injuries. Castle Rock Adventist Hospital will open on August 1, 2013. There will be a Community Open House on Sunday, July 14 from 9 am – 1 pm. Join us for hospital tours, sample healthy food from our restaurant and enjoy fitness activities for the entire family. www.castlerockhospital.org. Like us on Facebook to get up-to-date information on hospital events and wellness programs. v www.CASTLEROCKMAGAZINE.COM 10
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r. Bateman has been a member of EPPH, an Emergency Medicine group in Denver since 2003. He joined the Castle Rock team in 2010 helping to lead the development of the Phase I Emergency Department. He served in that role until being named Chief Medical Officer for Castle Rock Adventist Hospital earlier this year. He firmly believes patients should be cared for and treated like family. Everything done during the course of treatment should be thoughtful and intentional to best serve the patient in a compassionate, efficient and transparent manner.
Family Fun Fit for a King:
by Tiffany Grizzle
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nother summer of the most unique, affordable forms of family fun is back. The Colorado Renaissance Festival’s banners unfurl the weekend of June 15th and will be open, rain or shine, every weekend through August 4th. It would be challenging to find an outdoor attraction more family friendly, with more variety that’s more fun than the Renaissance Festival. Just thirty-five minutes south of Denver, thirty minutes north of the Springs and minutes off I-25 just south of Castle Rock, the entire front range has a front seat for medieval merriment. The Renaissance Festival is an unforgettable experience. Personally, I haven’t been in years, but I still remember the pink princess hat with a flowing scarf cascading from its pointed tip that I got there when I was 10. It looked like something Maid Marion would wear in Sherwood Forest. Now that I’ve moved back to the area after being in Texas for over ten years, I am thrilled to be able to take my own kids this summer and watch their eyes pop with wonder and amazement at everything they will see and experience there. Jousters, comedy performers, fire eaters, acrobatics, juggling, glass blowers, sculptors, hand thrown pottery, unbelievable food; it would be challenging to take it all in during just one visit. Thankfully, admission is extremely affordable, even more so with discount tickets available at King Soopers. To fit the fun into your budget even more, opening weekend you can purchase buy-one-get-one free coupons for tickets at participating Wendy’s. Jim Paradise, Marketing Director for the festival, joined his father in this family owned and operated venture that has been thrilling festival goers for over thirty years. Jim’s favorite part of the job is wandering the festival grounds seeing people enjoy the world class performers, artisans and culinary delights. Not only do the people behind the festival pride themselves on providing spectacular entertainment, but also really consider the affordability of what they offer of the utmost importance. Puke & Snot – Nationally notorious for their audience-interactive, new age vaudevillian show! Don’t miss them as this will be their final season! Hey Nunnie Nunni – Laughter will ring like convent bells! A dazzling display of improve and comedic escapades, crackling jokes, songs and “counseling” hilarity sure to please. Majestic Endangered Cats – New cats that will bring excitement and education. The big cats (and some small ones too) will thrill audiences with their power and majesty! Ye Klass Klowne – A spectacular show of balancing, juggling and fire that is sure to dazzle and delight! No matter your age, whether you prefer to peruse over 200 booths filled with one of a kind artistry, you are a connoisseur of scrumptious cuisine; or the dazzling feats of unique shows and performers is your main attraction – the Colorado Renaissance festival is sure to make you feel like a King for a day with memories that will last a lifetime. v www.coloradorenaissance.com, (303) 688-6010 for more info
Something to Quack About at Rock Christian Academy n last month’s issue, we shared the amazing story of Rock Christian Academy. When this tiny school was faced with the challenge of organizing a fundraiser to not only sustain their scholarship program but also to make improvements to their small school, they dreamed big. On May 19th those big dreams paid off in a big way. The guest speakers Rock Christian Academy was able to attract filled 2,000 seats in the Douglas County Events Center and raised $60,000 for this small but mighty school. Phil and Willy Robertson, stars of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”, get an average of 300-500 requests for public speaking appearances daily. If you’ve seen the show, you know that underneath the jokes and the camouflage is a genuine, deep love of family, an unshakable faith and deeply instilled values. The importance of education is definitely one of the core values of the Robertson family. Many people may be surprised to know that Phil, the unshakable patriarch of the Robertson clan, graduated from Louisiana Tech University, went on to earn his Masters in Education and was a teacher himself for several years. “With our platform with the show, it enables us to get out and talk a little bit, and people actually listen to what When this tiny school was faced with the we have to say now. We see opportunities like this one, challenge of organizing a fundraiser to come help these guys out, and it worked out so we’re here.” Willy Robertson humbly downplayed the impact to not only sustain their scholarship his and his father’s presence will have on the lives of the program but also to make improvements students of Rock Christian Academy, but the ripple ef- to their small school, they dreamed big. fect has already begun. Rock Christian Academy’s enrollment has already increased from 86 students this year to 106 students beginning in the fall for the 2013-2014 school year and they are still currently enrolling. With the funds raised, scholarship money will be made available for families in need so even more students will have the opportunity to attend this amazing school. A 10,000 square foot expansion is being planned as well as upgrades to the technology within the classrooms. The kids from Rock Christian Academy could not have been more excited to see these funny guys from one of their favorite TV shows at this larger than life event for their school. But from now on those guys with the famous beards and bandanas will be more than just TV personalities, they will be heroes to the ones who benefit most from all the hoopla surrounding Phil and Willy’s visit; they will be heroes to the students of Rock Christian Academy. v For more information on Rock Christian Academy, including enrollment information, visit www.rockacademyco.com.
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BOOKENDS The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson Set in London, we meet Poppy Carlisle and Serena Gorringe. Poppy has just been paroled from prison after serving twenty years for a murder she claims Serena committed. Serena is a working mother that has been hiding her past from her husband. As teenagers, Poppy and Serena were each intimately involved with their handsome teacher, Marcus Halnsley. He was stabbed in the heart and both teenagers denied the murder. The press portrayed Marcus as a saint and the girls as cold-blooded killers. The jury believed Serena and delivered a guilty verdict to Poppy. Through flashbacks we learn the truth of what really happened that night twenty years ago. BECKY: This mystery took its time to unravel. At the beginning of this story we meet Poppy and Serena as adults and we are slowly fed pieces of information about their past. Some of it is disturbing but it is delivered in such a way that I understood how a naive teenager could fall into this situation. Did this story move along quickly enough for you? PAM: The author did take her time introducing Poppy and Serena and setting the stage at the beginning of the book. I don’t know if I would say it felt slow, because the author was taking us from present to past and back again. However, it definitely moved at a faster pace later in the story. The author did a good job of building the characters and making me view them differently throughout the story, as details were revealed. Did you feel that the author developed the characters thoroughly?
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BECKY: I really enjoyed the author’s character development. They were each like an onion with multiple layers and I found myself in a mix of emotions. I would go from angry to understanding and then to the desire to protect. I found Poppy to be most interesting with her anger from prison and detachment from her family and it made me champion for her. Did you find yourself connecting to one character more than the other? PAM: My feelings changed during the different stages of the book. At first I was annoyed at Serena, but respected her later for the way she handled certain situations. Poppy’s situation made me sad for her and very angry with her family. So, I think I connected with both characters at different parts of the story. The author takes us through a wide variety of topics in the book, which will create a wonderful discussion in a book group. I read an interesting point about the book that stated that all of the men “are different, yet flawed and easy to understand.” Do you agree with this statement, Becky? BECKY: That is an interesting point regarding the male characters in this book. 13 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE
Serena’s husband easily fits this statement and for the most part Poppy’s father does as well. However, Marcus is clearly flawed but I would disagree that he is easy to understand. To grasp the mindset of an abusive person is never a simple process. This book could easily bring about some uncomfortable feelings so please be warned that the author did not sugarcoat the aspects of an abusive relationship. Do you think that the girls could have ever left Marcus without some level of violence? PAM: Marcus was so controlling and sure of his absolute power over the girls that I think some level of violence would have been involved. If one of the girls had left, the other would have paid a price. I realize that this is a very complicated topic with many details and angles of which I am unaware. However, were you surprised that the girls were able to hide their broken bones, cuts and bruises so completely from their families? The parents and siblings seemed to be completely unaware that anything was amiss with the girls. BECKY: I agree that the families seemed to be nonchalant about the many injuries the girls incurred. I would have liked to see that issue addressed at some point during this story but because of their age it’s not likely that a parent would see them fully exposed and it would have been fairly easy for the girls to hide a majority of the physical injuries. As adults both girls have strained relationships with their families. Poppy, specifically, is living a second nightmare as her family has detached themselves from her during her incarceration. Were you surprised they allowed her to live at home after she was paroled? PAM: Yes and no. I think they felt obligated to let her stay, although they certainly didn’t want to have anything to do with her. I’m sure they were hoping she would move out as soon as possible so they could continue to pretend she didn’t exist. Poppy also discovered that her parents had taken certain belongings and hidden them away from her. These were special mementos that had been given to Poppy earlier in her life (before her trouble began). What do you think motivated her parents to do that? BECKY: This is an interesting question. When her parents recreated her room they kept a dress that her mother had given her, some of her mother’s jewelry, a 1950’s edition of Peter Rabbit and a classic Mini V car model in a glass box that her father gave her. Poppy eventually found these items hidden in an old wardrobe. I would love to hear what motivated the author to include this. It is interesting that they were all items that they had given her that were previously theirs. I have to guess that she was erased from their life and therefore those items were no longer hers; but why hide them? This is a perfect example of why this is such an intriguing book. What did you think about the ending?
BOOKENDS continued PAM: The ending is really broken into three parts...Serena, Poppy and the final solution to the mystery. After a story which pulled many different emotions from me about all of the different characters, I really liked the way the author wrapped up the story for Serena and Poppy. As for the mystery’s final solution...I wasn’t surprised with the ending, but I was with the way the author presented it. Do you agree, Becky?
BECKY: I completely agree with your thoughts. I like the ending but I would have preferred something with more depth. Regardless of the lack of a surprise ending, this was a good book with interesting characters. What story awaits us next month? PAM: Next month will take us into the thoughts of a dog named Mack! We will be reading The Dog Who Danced by Susan Wilson. v
LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
Battle of The Grandmas O
ne little girl, three grandmas! Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well, three times the presents from Grandma, Granny, and NaNa isn’t as wonderful as most grandkids would think in this humorous tale. Based on a true story, find out what happens when gift-giving becomes a battle among well-intentioned grandmas. The real wisdom comes from the littlest source!Battle of the Grandmas is sure to bring a laugh, perhaps a groan of recognition, and the message that the most important thing in life is time. Anthonette Klinkerman is a public school teacher and public speaker. S he teaches English at a night high-school for at-risk teens, and conducts her awardwinning mobile etiquette school, Courtesy Bootcamp™, for businesses during the days. Battle of the Grandmas was written first, but actually is her second pub-
lished book. Her first book is titled Courtesy Bootcamp™: a not-so-gentle reminder to live by The Golden Rule. Klinkerman was born in San Diego, California, and moved in the year 2000 to Castle Pines, Colorado, in her husband’s home state, where they both resumed teaching. Their one daughter is working on her art skills daily in preparation for mommy’s next book. Klinkerman can be reached at ColKlink@courtesybootcamp.com. v
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Enter-To-Win*: - $500 in Cash - $100 Gift Card from The Grange
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Spin-To-Win Instant Prizes, such as Minted Commemorative Half Dollar Coins More Festivities Including Family Day on Saturday, June 29th
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*No account opening required. Prize is not redeemable for cash. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Employees of the Sturm Financial Group, Inc. and their families are not eligible to win. Drawing will be held on 7/15/13. Need not be present to win.
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- Take a chance in the Money Machine, Duck-Duck-Win, Decorate a Piggy Bank and More!