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CONTENTS CASTLE ROCK
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Eggstravaganza
Volume 10 Issue 4 Publisher Mike Waid mike.waid@waidpublishing.com
Editor Pamela Waid pam.waid@waidpublishing.com
Ad Sales Tiffany Grizzle tiffany@waidpublishing.com 303-805-9455 xt 14
Graphic Designer Adrienne Zeak Brust adrienne@waidpublishing.com
Castle Rock Magazine is published 12 times per year by Waid Publishing (www.WaidPublishing. com), a division of Mike Waid & Associates, Inc. (www.MikeWaid.com), 19751 E. Mainstreet, Suite R-18, Parker, CO 80138, 303-805-9455. Castle ROck Magazine is available online at www.castlerockmagazine.com. Castle Rock Magazine is a trademark of Waid Publishing. All rights reserved. The views, opinions and/or statements made or expressed by individuals and/or entities, are not necessarily reflective of the views and opinions of Waid Publishing. No part of this publication may be reproduced without explicit permission from Castle Rock Magazine. Copyright 2014 Castle Rock Magazine - All rights Reserved.
Recycling: How Can We Do it Better?
Declutter for a Cause
Holocaust Remembered
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Calendar of Events
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The Bookends: The Last Runaway............................................. 19 Local Author Spotlight: Stories Gathered at the Kitchen Table... 21
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HOP INTO SPRING – WITH A TWIST!
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he Easter Bunny is coming to town a little earlier this year! On Saturday, April 12th you catch ol’ long ears himself at the Easter Eggstravaganza in Butterfield Park. Be sure to bring your Easter basket; the annual Easter Eggstravaganza will offer over 30,000 stuffed eggs in five egg hunt circles for kids, from the tiniest of egg seekers to 4th graders. There will also be the very popular JELL-O egg eating contest, rides on the kiddie train, and trips down the large, inflatable slide. Refreshments will be available for purchase from amazing vendors including Lost Coffee, Brava Pizza, Fat Daddy’s BBQ and Repicci’s Italian Ice. New Hope Presbyterian will also be serving hot dogs, Brats and soda. In addition to all the egg hunting, JELL-O egg eating and kiddie train riding, you have the chance to become part of a life changing event and all it takes is three minutes of your time. Love, Hope, Strength will be on hand doing a “cheek swab” on adults who are interested in being added to the much needed bone marrow donor registry. In just a couple of minutes time you can do something that can potentially save a life. Get your baskets ready for the hunt and plan to head out to the Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 12th! The Easter Eggstravaganza at Butterfield Park 3952 W. Butterfield Crossing Drive ~ Castle Rock, CO 80104 Admission is free and parking is available at the park as well as Meadowview Elementary
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In order to plan your day, the schedule follows: 1:30 - 0-2 years old Egg Hunt 1:45 - 3-4 years old Egg Hunt, 8-10 year olds JELL-O Egg Eating Contest 2:00 - 5 years old Egg Hunt 2:15 - 6-7 years old Egg Hunt, 11-14 year olds JELL-O Egg Eating Contest 2:30 - 8-10 years old Egg Hunt, Adult JELL-O Egg Eating Contest
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RECYCLING: HOW CAN WE DO IT BETTER? by Christine Losciale-Thoemmes Photography (below) by Savanna V. Thoemmes
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ou know that saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know?” Well, that’s kind of what this article is about, only in regards to recycling. I sometimes find myself unsure if I am recycling certain items correctly. I also have people asking me, “Is this recyclable?”, or “How do I recycle this?” And the truth is, sometimes I am just not sure. So, what I decided to do was to ask these questions to two of our local trash/recycling companies, “Haulaway” and “Waste Management”. I explained my dilemma, and I told them that I believed that if we knew the mistakes we were making many of us would certainly make an effort to correct them. They were more than happy to oblige, and answered all of my recycling questions. I even got to take a tour of Waste Management’s recycling facility in Denver. Now I get to share everything I learned with you so that we can all be better “recyclers” together. First of all I have to say, touring the recycling plant was an incredible experience. I knew there were machines, but what I didn’t know was how much work is still done by hand- helping to sort through and pull out unwanted items. Of these unwanted items the one that seemed to rank high on the list was PLASTIC BAGS. People recycle their newspapers without removing the plastic bags they got delivered in, and place their recyclables in plastic bags, and some people just
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think plastic bags can be recycled this way. After all plastic bags can be recycled, right? Yes, but not through your residential recycling pick up. Plastic bags must be taken to a local grocery or retail stores where plastic bag recycling is offered. When plastic bags do get mixed in with your other recyclables they can cause big problems for the recycling/sorting machines. It turns out these plastic bags can get caught around the spinning shafts causing damage to the machines. If you keep your recyclable trash in a plastic bag, just empty the items out into your residential recycling can for pick up. Another common item residents try to recycle through home pick up is SHREDDED PAPER. This too is not to be recycled through your residential pick up. Again, you might ask, “Why, isn’t paper recyclable?” Yes it is! However, much like the plastic bags the shredded paper causes damage to their machines, it clogs the machine’s wheels of operations. Shredded paper CAN be recycled through other companies like: Iron Mountain and Shred it. Here is a list of a few other items that come into the facility that cannot be recycled there: • Extensions cords (not recyclable and get caught in the machines) • Garden hoses • Christmas lights/ light bulbs • Medical waste/syringes • Styrofoam • Batteries and electronics.
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Check with your town government to find out when the next chemical round up or electronic recycling even will be. And finally, things we can do to be more helpful: Take the caps off of plastic and glass bottles/jugs/jars etc. This not only helps to flatten the plastic items, but sometimes the caps are made from different material then the rest of the item. This also helps to ensure the item will be empty as well. To be helpful at the curbside: Be sure your trash cans are clearly labeled as a recycling cans, especially if it’s one you purchased yourself; put some space between the regular (landfill) trash and the recyclable trash- on separate sides of the driveway if possible. In the end, “If we all do a little it will mean a lot”. For more helpful ideas go to one of Waste Management’s sites: www.ThinkGreenFromHome.com (The information provided is specific to Waste Management’s recycling facility and program. Please check with your trash provider for more details). For more information on “Going Green With Mrs. Christine, email Christine Losciale-Thoemmes at GoingGreenwithMissChristine@comcast.net. v
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DE-CLUTTER FOR A CAUSE!
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ith springtime come those freakish spring snowstorms, bulbs peeking through the semi-frozen ground and the inevitable task of Spring Cleaning. Most of us have that one drawer with the old phones, cords and other electronics that are outdated and just taking up space. This year, you can clear out all that electronic clutter in one clean sweep! Say goodbye to all the old electronics that are collecting dust in your junk drawer! On Saturday, April 26th the Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association (DERA) along with Rocky Mountain E-Waste is hosting an Electronics Drop Off from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at two locations. Bring your unwanted items to one of the following locations: The DERA located at 840 Kinner Street in Castle Rock ~or~ Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Located at 18801 E. Mainstreet in Parker. Not only can you safely recycle your dead and unwanted electronics, but EVERTHING you recycle will help to support the Wounded Warriors Impacting Neighbors. The WWIN is a non-profit organization that helps injured, post 9/11 veterans of the U.S. Military transition to civilian life in four key areas; maintaining dignity, strengthening their family, educating the community and businesses and finding sustainable and meaningful purpose in their personal and professional lives. Most items are free to recycle; however there is a $5 charge to destroy data on hard drives. If you are planning on getting rid of TV’s and/or monitors; the cost is as follows: $10 for TVs and monitors up to 19”), $20 for 20”-32”, $30 for 33”-40” and $40 for over 40”. a) If you have large appliances you’d like to recycle, please contact DERA at 303-688-0941 for more information. v 11 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBERED by Tiffany Grizzle
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hen I taught 5th grade, one of my favorite subjects to teach was History. Often, mentioning “the H word” in a 5th grade classroom would elicit sighs, eye rolling and the not so subtle whispers of, “this is going to be sooo boring.” There was nothing more gratifying as a teacher than to watch those faces once filled with skepticism turn to faces astonished at the events of the world, whether amazing or horrifying. The ability to make a connection to the humanity of our world history was what made teaching that subject so special. Often times, those stories of struggle are the most moving and truly meaningful. Later this month, you have an opportunity to take part in one of those meaningful discussions. Join special guest Eric Cahn in a moving Remembrance of Life during the Holocaust. On Sunday, April 27th, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Holocaust Remembered will be held at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Following the presentation, time for discussion will follow and light refreshments will be served. Teens and adults interested in attending are encouraged to register for this event online (douglascountylibraries.org) as space is limited. Registration will close on April 26th at midnight. Attendees must give 24 hours cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting list to attend. The legacy of those who lost their lives during the Holocaust live on through events such as this, which allow their stories to be told generation after generation. Elie Wiesel wrote, “I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” Join the discussion this Yom Hashoah and keep these voices from being silenced. Holocaust Remembered at the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox ~ Castle Rock, Colorado For more information, contact Kimberly McDonald 303.791.7323
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CALENDAR April 4
BLOOD DRIVE AT THE GRANGE 9:00am – 12:45pm Can you come and donate blood? The Children’s Hospital Colorado is bringing their mobile blood drive to The Grange again this spring and we need to know, can we count you in? On Friday, April 4, 32 slots will need to be pre-registered for this donation between the hours of 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Our goal is to fill up 2 vacancies every 15 minutes that the drive is going on. The Grange, Meadows Boulevard, Castle Rock, CO www.meadowslink.com/Calendar/Event/16506~717243~1
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CHAMBER’S ANNUAL BANQUET - 2014 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce annual celebration banquet is an event filled with networking, dining, auctions and entertainment. Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows - 10345 Park Meadows Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124Wendy Krzeczowski (303) 688-4597
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DC PROUD, DC STRONG 5K 11:00am - 3:00pm A 5k to talk, to be together, and to support friends and family of Douglas County schools. All money raised will go to raising awareness and suicide prevention in Douglas County.Volunteer here: http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/20F0844AEAE2FAB9-dcproud
FINDING FUN ON THE FRONT RANGE 10:30am - 12:00pm Drop in and join us as we offer exciting, new information on places to see and discover in Castle Rock and along the Front Range. Helpful information, “HowTo’s”, coupons/discounts will be offered to those attending! Light refreshments will be served. Philip S. Miller Library - Central Meeting Room Suzanne LaRue - 303-791-7323
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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 1pm – 3pm This annual Spring celebration will take place at the beautiful Butterfield Park in The Meadows. Over 30,000 stuffed Easter Eggs will be available in five egg hunt circles for kids ages 0-4th grade. Bring your Easter basket and camera too! This event will also feature kiddie trains, large inflatable slide, the Easter Bunny and the ever-popular Jell-O Egg Eating Contest and more. Registration for the Jell-O Egg Eating Contest will be done at the event. Egg Hunt Circle times, Jell-O Egg eating contest
ELECTRONICS DROP OFF 9:00am – 1:00pm The Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association (DERA) will be hosting the 3rd Annual Electronics Drop Off along with Rocky Mountain E-Waste Proceeds from event will benefit Military Veterans of Wounded Warriors Impacting Neighbors. Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association 840 Kinner Street Castle Rock, CO 80109 www.derarealtors.com
Butterfield Park, 3900 Butterfield Crossing Drive, Castle Rock, Co http://www.meadowslink.com/Calendar/Event/16506~717989~1
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REUTER-HESS DIG ARTIFACTS LECTURE 7:00 PM Due to overwhelming response to the Parker Area Historical Society program held in February, “Digging Up Unexpected Parker History,” archaeologist Gordon Tucker will present this popular lecture again on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Parker Library. Dr. Tucker will discuss what was discovered during construction of the Reuter-Hess Dam and Reservoir during this one-hour free lecture. Parker Library - Adam & Dorothy Miller Meeting Room - 10851 S. Crossroads Dr. Parker, CO 80134 Derrick Mason - 303-791-7323
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SHEL SILVERSTEIN: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHEL-A-BRATION! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Come celebrate The Giving Tree and A Giraffe and a Half. The celebration includes 2 stories, a poetry project and animal cracker snacks. 7437 Village Square Drive #110 Castle Rock, Colorado 80108 Cherie Ellingson - 303-791-7323
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBERED. 2:00pm - 3:00pm This Yom Hashoah, please join Special Guest Eric Cahn for a moving Remembrance of life during the Holocaust. Discussion will follow the presentation. Reservation recommended for Adults and Teens. Light refreshments will be served. Philip S. Miller Library - CR Bank Room East/West Kimberly McDonald - 303-791-7323
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NATASHA WING CHILDREN’S AUTHOR AFTER HOURS 6:30pm - 8:00pm Natasha Wing, author of The Night Before series of picture books will talk about her books. She will also talk to children about how they can write their own stories. Light refreshments and a craft will round out the evening! Philip S. Miller Library - CR Bank Room East/West 100 S. Wilcox Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Patty Wright-Manassee - 303-791-7323
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BOOKENDS The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier
In 1850 Honor Bright travels to America with her sister, Grace. The journey is difficult and Grace dies before she reaches her fiance, Adam Cox in Faithwell, Ohio. With no other option Honor continues to Adam’s home that he currently shares with his brother’s widow, Abigail. Honor is not expected, but the Quaker family moves Honor into the house but not into their hearts. Honor’s only friend is Belle, a milliner from a town she spent some time in before reaching Faithwell. Honor misses her former home in England but tries to embrace all the differences in America. She is lonely and struggles to find her place in this harsh landscape that is so different from England. Yet, these emotions are nothing compared to her desire to help runaway slaves that travel through Faithwell. Honor is torn between what the law and her new family expect of her, and what her heart desires.
BECKY: This book was a quick read for me at only 252 pages. The length was not something that I considered when it was recommended at a book store. In hindsight I would have questioned how a book with a difficult topic like slavery could have been completed in a story with this many pages. Did you find the length to be adequate?
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PAM: Actually, I did feel that the story wrapped up quite quickly and I felt that I was still looking for more at the end. On the flipside, I had a bit of trouble getting caught up in the story at the very beginning. Did you find this, Becky? Or were you captured by the story from the beginning? BECKY: I wouldn’t say that I was captured by the story but the writing had an easy flow so I easily started turning the pages. The beginning of the book talks in detail about quilting and Honor is an expert with the needle. As the story progressed, I expected to see something about messages in the quilts that would inform runaway slaves that were traveling the Underground Railroad. However, this topic was never approached and I think the author missed a great opportunity to include this in the story. With the amount of discussion throughout the story regarding the art of quilting were you also surprised that this wasn’t part of the story?
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PAM: Becky, that is a great question! The author does describe Honor’s quilting ability and the connections this art created between family, friends, and community members. Messages in the quilts would have been a great detail and an opportunity for the subject of quilting to be more deeply imbedded in the story. I love quilting and enjoyed the descriptions of color and pattern used in the quilts, as well as the differences in English versus American quilts that Honor discovered. Honor’s sewing ability moved her to a higher status among the women in the community, as they frequently came together to quilt on projects for members of the community. However, did you feel that this actually created animosity between some of the women and Honor? BECKY: Her talent and English quilting style did cause some conflict for her in the community which surprised me. I don’t quilt but if I did, a new style or the opportunity to learn from an expert would have drawn me towards a friendship with Honor. However, that did not happen in this story and Honor was never embraced by the locals. There was someone that had great interest in her and that was Donovan, the local slave hunter. The attraction between these two characters was the most interesting part of the story to me. What is your opinion of this antagonist?
BECKY: I was a little surprised and enjoyed the author’s choice with the ending. As you mentioned any further discussion would give too much information so let’s change direction. During this tale we are given a glimpse of the runaway slaves’ perspective. Do you feel like this story
paints an accurate picture of their situation? PAM: I think it paints an abbreviated accurate picture. The author does not delve too deeply into this area of the story. Therefore, I felt that I got a glimpse of the runaway slaves’ situation, just not an entire picture. Would you recommend this book, Becky? BECKY: It would not be on my top ten list but it was an enjoyable story and has great reviews. The writing was fluid and the characters had some interesting qualities so I would recommend it for a light read. If you are looking to sink your teeth into a deep story or want to learn more about that time in history, then this is not the book for you. What do you have planned for our pick next month? PAM: Next month we will be discussing Sandra Dallas’ newest book, Fallen Women.
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PAM: It was an interesting twist to the story that this man, certainly a villain, found himself attracted to Honor. Although, her first meeting with Donovan included him stopping the man that was giving her a ride to her new home to search for a runaway slave, Honor found herself drawn to Donovan. She found herself thinking of him and asking for his assistance, although she opposed his occupation and beliefs. There were many interesting twists about Donovan, his horrible trade, and his connection to Honor. Although his character was not as developed as I would have liked, he did create much interest, disgust, as well as sympathy in this story. I won’t go into detail so I don’t ruin the end of the story, but were you surprised with Donovan’s ultimate decision at the end?
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LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Stories Gathered at the Kitchen Table, A Collection of Women’s Memoirs
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aw and unfiltered, meaningful writing from the heart.” Bold women share stories that influenced their confidence to become business women, leaders, mothers, healers, politicians, artists, pilots and trendsetters. In the safe haven of Kitchen Table Writing, creators from the 1950s to Columbine write life stories that resonate with women across generations. Read stories by Former Colorado State Representative Alice Borodkin, Kitchen Table Writing Founder Anne Randolph, Cover Designer Megan E. Evans, Esther Acosta, Cynthia Aschenbrenner, Taryn Browne, Valerie Brinkworth, Jean Caggiano, Katherine Carol, Noel Congdon, Peggy Dillon-Jackson, Shirley Ann Dormish, Carolyn Fineran, Melody Barnes Jones, Krista Hanley, Ruth Krebs, Marie Picasso, Jennifer Ross, Terri Ann Van Landschoot, Susan Weinstock, and Susan Morrison Williams. Has anyone said that you should write your life story? Everyone has a story to tell. The courageous women in this collection have done just that. Once a week, these women, for more than a year, some more than four, have written, shared, laughed, cried, and created a community of respect, appreciation, and support. They gather at Kitchen Table Writing to “Write Your Life Story” and have changed their world and themselves. Stories Gathered at the Kitchen Table is available online at Amazon.com
CALLING ALL LOCAL AUTHORS Are you a local author or do you know one? Here is your chance to have your book showcased in our magazine...FOR FREE! If you would like to be considered for our “Local Author Spotlight” then simply send a copy of your book to: Waid Publishing Attn: Local Author Spotlight 19751 E Mainstreet Suite R-18 Parker, CO 80138
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Be sure to also include a printed summary of your book as well as contact information so our readers know where to buy it. Don’t forget to “sign” your book (we loved signed books) and include your email address and phone number.
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