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Hello nature. Hello happy. Research shows the more time you spend in nature, the happier and healthier you become. But you knew it all along. Racing down the single track at dawn. Long meandering walks—those are the things that have always made you feel most alive.

And here in Crystal Valley you’ll have miles of trails and acres of the great outdoors right outside your front door.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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4 FROM THE PUBLISHER 5 EXPERIENCE CASTLE ROCK Local - History - To Do 7 CASTLE ROCK EVENTS CALENDAR July 2016 9 RAISE A GLASS Castle Rock WineFest 11 DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK Explore Downtown 13 WHAT IS GOING ON AT THE LIBRARY July Events 17 DR. DAN FOR TODAY Fixing the Trickle of Worry 19 THE BOOKENDS The Forgotten Room: A Novel 21 LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT JULY CONTESTS - Two Great Ways To Win! COLOR OUR COVER CONTEST - Kids, we need your help to create our August cover!

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL - Win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Colorado Renaissance Festival For info on both contests, visit CastleRockMagazine.com - Good Luck!

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FROMTHEpublisher

THANK YOU

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PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

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July is a very special time of year for me.

It is a month that reminds me to say “Thank You” as often as possible. You may be thinking, “why would a month remind you to be outwardly appreciative?” Well, for two reasons.

First, the celebration of our freedom during independence day is a great reminder of how lucky we are for the sacrifices that have been made to create and guarantee our freedom.

We should all show gratitude for these sacrifices with our actions.

During this time (and especially during election season) it is important for all of us to say THANK YOU with our deeds and actions. It is very easy to get wrapped up in the negative aspects of our freedom and forget to appreciate these rights. July is a month where we are reminded how fortunate we are to have the ability to voice and share our opinions and thoughts.

Second, this month has very special meaning to me personally as it is the month I celebrate a very special time in my life, my wedding anniversary.

When I was just a young buck in high school, a wise man of only fourteen years of age, I met an incredible young lady. She was this cute little blonde who quietly sat in my French class. I didn’t know much about her other than she was an athlete, had very light blonde hair, incredible blue eyes, an infectious smile and was very shy.

and impress her. Several years passed and I must have had a bit of an impression and she agreed to go to my Senior Prom with me, a fact that I am eternally grateful for since she was (and still is) way out of my league.

After graduation several more years passed when I had the realization that this unique and special woman was not only my best friend, but someone I could not live without. So I planned a special proposal and she agreed to become my wife.

Every July I remember that special time in my life. This year marks the 20th year since that shy little athlete chose me to spend the rest of her life with.

What she didn’t realize at the time is that she became more than my wife, she became my everything. My heart, my soul, my reason for doing everything I do in the world.

This July I challenge our readers to love a little more this month. Specifically tell those around you how they make you a better person, thus making our world a better place.

And when you do that you will quickly see how we are all surrounded by Saints and Angels...those who make our lives complete and give us a sense of purpose.

For my best friend, my partner, my everything...Pamela, I love you with all my heart and THANK YOU for giving me a reason to be. Happy anniversary my love...thanks for choosing me to go through life with.

I got to know her in French class and even watched a couple of her soccer games to try

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EXPERIENCECASTLEROCK CASTLEROCKhistory

CONTINENTAL DIVIDE RACEWAYS

Built in 1959, the Continental Divide Raceways was a combined 2.66-mile road course, a half-mile oval and a quarter-mile drag strip located about 2 miles south of Castle Rock, on the west side of I-25. This was one of the premier race tracks in America during the heyday of sports car racing during the 1960’s. The racetrack was in a great natural location. It was a both a wonderfully challenging and an entertaining track for competitors and spectators were able to view all the action from the stands located on the hillside overlooking the track.

Owner Sid Langsam, a Denver millionaire, built the raceway to accommodate “almost anything that runs on wheels.” By 1968, Langsam and track manager George Fabry improved the facility to the point that the U.S. Auto Club included it on the Indy-car schedule. The Rocky Mountain 150 ran for the first time on July 7, 1968. A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Bobby Unser and Gordon Johncock were among the drivers, with A.J. Foyt taking the checkered flag.

The track closed for a time after a fatal accident in 1979, reopening in 1981 for motorcycle racing and at least one

sanctioned SCCA race before it closed for good in 1983 when the land was sold for development. To remember this exciting part of Castle Rock history, the Continental Divide Raceways has a permanent exhibit on display at the History Museum.

Sources ~ Castle Rock Historical Society & the Denver Post

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THE DONUT HOUSE

Homer Simpson may have said it best, “Mmm. Donuts.” Cake donuts, Old Fashioned, Bismarcks; donuts are a sweet indulgence that bring out the kid in everyone. Omar and Mo Dieyleh, owners of The Donut House and “donut maker extraordinaires” would definitely agree. Their family has been serving fresh, delicious donuts in Castle Rock since 2009. This location makes three total; including the original location in Aurora.

“We decided to open The Donut House to provide customers with our own delicious doughnut recipe. Each scrumptious bite is sweetened to perfection and because our doughnuts are hand-made fresh every day, our customers come from miles around for the divine taste of a glazed, old-fashioned, cake, or raised doughnut from us.”

For those with an adventurous palate, become a legend by trying one of the Donut House’s Legendary Donuts like the Crème Brulee with hand torched sugar on top of cream over a special glazed, the Hippie Power – a special glazed topped with blueberries and mango or the self explanatory, Death

by Chocolate. For those looking for a unique pairing with their morning coffee, try the Croissant Donut or Cronut Holes, you won’t be sorry you did!

The Donut House in Castle Rock is located at 703 Wilcox Street – 303.484.9898. Pre-order donuts online and view the complete menu at thedonuthouse.com 5 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE

CASTLEROCKto-do

SPLISH, SPLASH AND HAVE A BLAST!

What better way to cool off during the sunny days of summer than Splashing at the Park? Grab your towels and sunscreen and head to Festival Park for Splash in the Park. Each Wednesday in July (weather permitting) kids of all ages can cool off and have some summer fun at this FREE event.

Street side parking is available as well as parking at Town Hall, just one block south of Festival Park (South Street between Perry and Wilcox Streets.)

Food vendors will be onsite as well if you want to make a lunch date of it!

Splash in the Park is scheduled from 11:00am2:00pm, July 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. In the event of rain or other inclement weather, check the event Facebook page for updates. For more information about Splash in the Park, contact Birgit at 303.688.7488.

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Downtown After 5 Festival Park 5:00pm8:00pm Enjoy live music, craft beer, cocktails and themed food trucks. Check out works by local artisans and just unwind and relax! crgov.com

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Slide the City 9:00am-7:00pm Back again this year, Slide the City is a 1000 foot water slide set up on the Front Street Bridge. This is a family friendly slip-andslide water party event with live music, food and drinks. crgov.com

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Wizard Camp Theater of Dreams 735 Park Street 9:30am-12:00pm Magic and performance skills are emphasized in this one of a kind camp experience!

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Coffee with a Cop The Egg & I Restaurant 9:00am10:00am crgov.com/1714/Coffeewith-a-Cop

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Music in the Meadows – FUNKIPHINO Butterfield Park – 3952 Butterfield Crossing Drive 6:30pm-8:30pm Free and fun for all ages!

Street parking available as well as the Butterfield lot, Meadow View Elementary School parking lot and the Castle View High School lot. A free shuttle from the Castle View HS lot will run from 5:45pm-9:00pm. www. smore.com/c9637-musicin-the-meadows

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Wellness Rocks “Greens on the Go” Castle Rock Chamber 11:00am-1:00pm Get together to create a week’s worth of healthy salads for the whole week. castlerock.org

JULY 20 & 27

Race the MAC Series Philip S. Miller Park 5:00pm-8:00pm Vendor area and registration opens at 5pm, heats begin at 6:00pm. raceco.org

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Celebration Concert Series – The Colorado Symphony The Amphitheater at Philip Miller Park 7:00pm-10:00pm Go to CRgov.com/ PSMConcerts for tickets!

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Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Douglas County Fairgrounds 9:00am-6:00pm A family tradition in Douglas County! Three PRCA Rodeos, Xtreme Bulls, Antique Tractor Pull, Carnival, Mutton Bustin, Stick Horse Rodeo, Pancake Breakfast, 4-H and FFA Exhibits and TWO entertainment stages! douglascountyfairandrodeo.com

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Raise a Glass at the

Castle Rock

WineFest!

Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 13th Annual Castle Rock WineFest. This amazing outdoor tasting event will offer more than two dozen wineries, pouring over 180 varieties of Colorado wines. Wineries scheduled to be at the event include Avanti Winery, Black Arts Cellars, Cottonwood Cellars/ The Olathe Winery, D’Vine Manitou, Gubbini Winery,Mesa Park Vineyards, Red Fox Cellars, Ruby Trust Cellars, Sette Dolori Winery, Spero Winery, Vino Passarelli & What We Love. Bottles and cases of wines will be available for purchase at the festival.

Aficionados and casual sippers alike are sure to enjoy not only the extraordinary selection of wines, but also the delicious fare from local food trucks, on site cooking demonstrations and live music. The Chamber’s annual WineFest gives wine lovers the opportunity to participate in a Grand Tasting of Colorado wines at one, convenient location. The 13th Annual Castle Rock WineFest will be held at The Grange in the Meadows, located at 3692 Meadows Blvd. The first 200 attendees will receive a free wine bottle tote and wine glass.

Those attending can take part in the festival worry free as the Castle Rock Firefighters of Local 4116 will again be providing festival goers with a safe ride home from the event. To ensure you enjoy the event and still get home safely, meet them by their tent near Meadows Boulevard, in front of The Grange, and they will take care of the rest! Additionally, a free shuttle will be provided at the Outlets at Castle Rock from 1:30pm-8:30pm.

The week prior to the Grand Tasting, you can enjoy the Winemaker Dinner, an elegant and intimate multi-course meal complete with expert wine pairings. This event is hosted by a select area restaurant and Colorado wineries. Enjoy an incredible dining experience, meet other wine enthusiasts as well as the vintner. Seating for this event is limited, however, discounted Winemaker Dinner/ Grand Tasting combo tickets are available.

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The corks will start popping at the 13th Annual Castle Rock WineFest on Saturday, July 16th. The festival runs from 2:00pm-8:00pm; tickets can be purchased online at www.castlerockculture.com/castle-rock-winefest. Designated driver tickets are available for $17 and children 17 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Photo identification is required to participate in wine tasting.

Enjoy the offerings of wonderful local wineries and delectable food in charming Downtown Castle Rock. Come out and experience the Castle Rock WineFest!

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FOOD

Crowfoot Valley Coffee Maddie’s Biergarten VistaVino Modern Grill Hideaway Bar & Grill Pegasus Restaurant

734 Wilcox St. 330 3rd St. 611 Wilcox St. 600 Jerry St. 313 Jerry St.

(303) 814-0999 (303) 663-5073 (303) 660-2005 (720) 519-0509 (303) 688-6746

crowfootvalleycoffee.com maddiesbg.com vistavinomoderngrill.com www.hideawaybarandgrill.com pegasusrestaurantcastlerock.com

1 Stop Tire & Auto 414 Wilcox St. Chicago Title 212 Wilcox St. Valentine Properties 210 Wilcox St. Folkestad, Fazekas, Barrick & Patale 18 S Wilcox St.

(303) 688-0366 (303) 291-9999 (303) 903-9256 (303) 688-3045

www.1stoptireandauto.com www.chicagotitlecolorado.com www.reneevalentine.com ffcolorado.com

411 4th St. 376 3rd St. 350 3rd St. 611 Wilcox St.

(303) 688-1722 (303) 688-9395 (303) 660-6684 (303) 900-3667

castlerockbikeandski.com www.yourenchantedgifts.com www.everythingalpaca.biz www.backinloveconsignments.com

221 Perry St. 414 Wilcox St.

(303) 688-9395 thechurchatthecourtyard.com (720) 272-5517 www.crfarmersmarket.org

SERVICES

SHOPPING Castle Rock Bike and Ski Enchanted Gifts Everything Alpaca Back in Love Consignments The Church at the Courtyard Consignment Shops 17 Castle Rock Farmers Market

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Miss M’s Tea Parlour

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Copperfalls Spa and Salon 340 Perry St.

Are you a Downtown merchant?

Would you like your own dot? Email jamy@waidpublishing.com for info.

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(303) 814-2276 missmsteaparlour.com (303) 814-2035 www.copperfalls.com

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK PARK YOUR CAR AND EXPLORE YOUR DOWNTOWN!

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Downtown Castle Rock is full of amazing locally owned businesses. Here is a sampling of some of the incredible businesses who call Downtown home. Take a moment and check them out. Supporting locally owned in Castle Rock is a great way to support Castle Rock.

So grab some friends and head Downtown. Park in one of the many free parking spots and explore! Be sure and bring this map along with you and stop by the businesses listed here.

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EACH THURSDAY AT 4:30 P.M. DROP BY TO SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE KIDS’ ZONE! Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. No registration required.

SATURDAYS AT 10:00 A.M., COME IN FOR A SATURDAY SURPRISE! Stop by to learn something new as we surprise and delight you! Be prepared for activities ranging from crafts and home improvements to book talks and local festivities.

Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. No registration required.

TUESDAY, JULY 5TH, 4:00 P.M. - YOUNG WRITERS GUILD

Aspiring writers ages 12-18 can drop in to practice the craft of writing and maybe even learn a new tool. Bring a pencil, paper or laptop. Snacks are provided.

Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. No registration required.

TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL

Teen Library Council is a great opportunity for teens to be a voice for their peers in the library and earn volunteer hours while doing so.

-Thursday, July 14th, 5:30 p.m.

Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane -Thursday, July 21, 4 p.m.

Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. To register, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org

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BOOK LOVERS

GOING ON

STORY TIME ON THE LAWN SATURDAY, JULY 23RD, 10:45 A.M.

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If you love books and want a good reading list, join us to hear about the next best read with guest book reviewer Eric Boss. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Book clubs are welcome!

Wednesday, July 20th, 6:30 p.m.

Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. To register, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org

Join Mr. Cliff on the lawn of the Wilcox Building on 3rd and Wilcox Streets in Castle Rock for stories, music, magic and lots of laughs. Bring a blanket or chair, and prepare for fun!

This outdoor storytime will replace the library’s 10:30 a.m.

Saturday storytime. Presented by Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch. No registration required

RAISING THE ROOTS A 150-YEAR HISTORY OF CASTLE PINES WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 6 P.M.

History buffs 21 and older get a glimpse into the history of Colorado’s newest city, Castle Pines. Local historian Peggy Cummings provides an interactive and informative experience over cocktails and appetizers. Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, 360 Village Square Lane. To register, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org or call 303-791-7323.

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DR.DANFORtoday Fixing the Trickle of Worry Thomas Carlyle wrote, “Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.” Worry has been defined as “a small trickle of fear that meanders through the mind until it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” Anxiety and fear are underlying conditions of greater mental health conditions like PTSD and panic attacks. They start with a trickle. If you ever have doubted the power of a “trickle” think about the Grand Canyon. It is the result of millions of years of trickling water. So it is with worry.

It can begin as a little fear and when it is allowed to grow, can be blown up into

something that can be paralyzing through catastrophic thoughts and fears of the unknown. What started as something that “might be” grows to something that “will be” without any filters.

What can we do to fix the trickle of worry? What are some filters we can put in place to keep a trickle from becoming a stream or a river? Here are four practical coping strategies.

FIRST Understand the nature of worry’s paralyzing grip and actively seek to keep things in perspective by asking questions like, “what is the evidence that our worry

is true?” or “what are the facts in the situation?” In effect we steer our minds from the overwhelming emotional rut of worry toward thinking logically about the situation.

SECOND Seek to influence what can be changed with the problem we are concerned about and accept what we have no control over, and let the problem go. We need to learn to accept what we cannot change. This can be harder than it sounds for some of us whose “trickle” is now a stream of worry, but it must be done. Rather than reaching into the future and seeing the worst, we need specific, intellectual interventions to stop the stream from becoming a river of worry.

Interrupting the worry when it happens with a healthier, happier thought is a good tool to use. It helps us to reorient our perspective.

THIRD Practice living one day at a time.

Look for the good and enjoyable aspects of everyday life. There are aspects of each day and every situation that we can be thankful for. No matter how small, we need to look for these things and spend the same amount of energy that we would give to worry and focus it on what is positive. Rather than anticipating the worst, anticipate the best.

FOURTH Get busy with some physical exercise or change our physical surroundings. Go for a walk, bike ride, or take a drive in the car. In other words, we need a time-out and a change of scenery from our worries. A change of pace interrupts our thoughts and feelings of worry enough to get us out of the “worry rut.”

These are a few coping strategies that can help us all fix the trickle of worry.

Remember, worry is like a rocking chair; it will give you something to do, but it won’t get you anywhere.

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Dr Dan Trathen is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Marriage, Family and Sports psychology. His office is located at 19284 Cottonwood, Dr. Suite 202, Parker, CO 80138 www.drtrathen.com

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Do you have a question you would like Dr. Dan to address in a future issue? If so, send him an email at DrDan@waidpublishing.com for consideration.

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

The Forgotten Room: A Novel

By Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig Dr. Kate Schuyler works in a private hospital in Manhattan in 1945, when a wounded soldier is brought in with a leg injury.

Kate feels an instant connection to him and is shocked when he acts as though he recognizes her before losing consciousness. She finds a picture that is exactly her image in his belongings and this begins a search for answers. The mansion which houses the private hospital holds secrets about two women who seem to be linked with Kate. Olive was a servant in the great mansion during the Gilded Age. Lucy Young’s search for a father she never knew brought her to the mansion during the Jazz Age. How are these women connected and what secrets do they hold?

PAM

This book caught my attention as soon as I read the summary of the three intertwined stories. I enjoyed traveling between the different times and the different roles the women held in society. However, I initially found it challenging to keep everyone straight in the different story lines. Becky, did you find this as well?

BECKY I’m glad that you mentioned that nuance. At the

beginning of the book it was a struggle to see each story develop and separate the characters. However, it was worth the confusion.

We follow three generations of women, in three time frames (1892, 1920 and 1944), in one New York mansion. This is the first time that I have read a book with three authors. I had to do some digging to gather a little information on this trio of accomplished ladies. It seems that they are all friends and after an evening together they decided to write this story. They would write a chapter and then pass it on to the next. It wasn’t until the end that they all came together to polish the final draft. To date, it is a secret which story was written by whom! Could you tell that there were multiple authors or did the story flow well?

PAM Thank you for looking into this...I love it! What a great way for friends to share in something special. I wondered if the authors each took a character and divided the story in that manner. But, I couldn’t sense a significant difference in the writing of each time frame. I don’t think I would be able to discern the different authors of each chapter. It is quite impressive that they achieved the flow as they merged three styles. The authors states that it didn’t feel like work because they had too much fun. Thinking back to the story, do you feel that their enjoyment of the process of writing together was apparent in the book?

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BECKY I know that authors often have a team that help develop a book so maybe this is not all that uncommon. However, they clearly are well connected and there was a common thread throughout the story so their joy was certainly evident. Was there a time frame that you enjoyed more than the others?

PAM Although I enjoyed parts of all three time periods and their characters, my favorite was following Kate in 1945. I loved the determination of her character and trying to piece together what had happened in the past to bring her and Captain Ravenel 19 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE

together. Did you enjoy the doctor or was there another character you connected with more strongly?

BECKY I too enjoyed all three story lines but my favorite was the

1890 story with Olive. She is a young girl that becomes a servant in the Pratt mansion. Her interest is not in a life of service but to seek revenge for her father. He designed this beautiful mansion but was never paid for his service. All three stories have lies, secrets and romance. There was quite a bit of information to keep track of during this story. What did you think about the male characters?

Were they as interesting as our three ladies?

PAM They were as interesting as the ladies, in my opinion. These characters were also as varied as our ladies. Each had a very different role and goal in his time period. However, they were all intricately involved in this complicated story. Did any of these gentlemen stand out to you?

BECKY I was most drawn to Captain Ravenel in the 1945 story line. He was not completely coherent when he was brought to the hospital so this situation simmered for a while. Kate was a serious lady and this relationship exposed her softer side. This story has more than just romance. What type of reader would you recommend this book to?

PAM This story would appeal to readers of many different genres.

We have romance, mystery, as well as some historical and cultural references of the different eras. It was interesting to compare and contrast the roles and expected behaviors of women during each time period. Did you feel that these three female characters behaved as expected? Or were they pushing against the societal norms of their times?

BECKY All three women were strong and determined. In their

own way, they each pushed against the mainstream idea of a woman’s role. I loved their feisty spirit and enjoyed the strong female characters. Let’s continue with this theme next month as we read Relativity by Antonia Hayes. Claire is a single mom to Ethan, an extremely intelligent young boy. She has given up everything to be a committed mom but the past is something that she can no longer hide.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT FROM PAIN TO PEACE WITH ENDO Lessons Learned on the Road to Healing Endometriosis

by Aubree Deimler

Your body has an amazing capacity to heal when given the proper nourishment. Learn about the interplay of your body’s natural healing mechanisms to put in place an environment to ward off endometriosis and related conditions: • • • •

Learn how to eat to decrease inflammation in your body and why healthy digestion is key.

Understand the connection of your hormones & endometriosis.

See why it is necessary to release toxins from your body & mind.

Learn how to find peace and love for your body and that, which is greater than your physical shell.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR When Aubree was 29 years old she was officially diagnosed with endometriosis. She realized that she did not want to treat it with drugs or surgery. Instead she took an alternative road on a journey to whole healing – on a physical, emotional and spiritual level… and the rest is history.

As a certified holistic health coach and found of Peace With Endo, Aubree is deeply passionate about wellness and inspiring other women with endometriosis to reconnect with a life filled with love and positive rhythms.

Aubree is available for speaking events on the subjects of nutrition, healthy lifestyle, stress management and overcoming suffering. For more information, visit peacewithendo.com.

STARFISH ON THE BEACH By Tom and Lindy Schneider In this Amazon best-selling children’s book a mother and daughter spend the day at the beach. They discover starfish stranded on the sand and work to rescue them. Sandy and her mother find that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The reader is drawn through the book by beautiful, fluid watercolors that hint at the coming sunset. After Sandy and Momma head for home the reader is allowed to linger a little longer to discover a surprise look at the ocean after dark.

Starfish on the Beach includes an education bonus at the back of the book with fun facts about starfish (or sea stars) written in a child-friendly, humorous style with additional teacher and parent resources. This has been chosen by schools, libraries and several non-profits throughout the United States as their featured book and is available online at PeaksPublishing.com.

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Are you a local author? Would you like your printed works featured here? If so, send us a signed copy of your book along with a summary for consideration. Send to: Waid Publishing, Attn: Local Author Spotlight, 12760 Stroh Ranch Way, Suite 202, Parker, CO 80134.

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