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4 FROM THE PUBLISHER 5 EXPERIENCE CASTLE ROCK Local - History - To Do 7 CASTLE ROCK EVENTS CALENDAR August 2016 9 OLYMPIC DREAMS Help Find The Right Olympic Sport 11 DOWNTOWN CASTLE ROCK Explore Downtown 13 CASTLE ROCK CRAFT BREWERS AT THE PARKER BREWFEST 17 DON’T MISS THE TASTE OF DOUGLAS COUNTY 19 THE BOOKENDS Relativity by Antonia Hayes 21 LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

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FROMTHEpublisher

Back to School

AUGUST 2016 VOLUME 12 ISSUE 8

PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

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SALES DIRECTOR JAMY BEATON

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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GRAPHIC DESIGN JAMESON HAMSMITH

It has started...that time of year where all the families in the area start the scramble to find everything on the school supply list, hit the stores for new clothes to start the year off right and take a moment to ponder “where did the Summer go?”

This annual ritual is one that is met with both excitement and sadness. As a father of two sons, one of which will be a Senior in high school this year, I am dumfounded at how fast time has flown by. I am excited for the new adventures for my boys...excuse me, young men... and what the future holds but at the same time I am sad that they are growing up.

Going to school for the first time was such a right of passage. I can still see my oldest son holding hands with our neighbor’s oldest daughter on the first day of school as they got on the bus together.

His backpack firmly in place and her pig tails flopping back and forth. The start of their education... the growth of their lives as people.

Such an excitement coupled with a palpable nervousness and their willingness to jump in with both feet to become “learners” at school.

Parents also undergo huge changes this time of year. For those whose kids go off to school for the first time it will probably be filled with tears. For others it may be a time to take a big sigh of relief. In either case, emotions will abound.

During this transitional time, I have a challenge for our readers with kids going back to school...start an IMPACT JOURNAL with your kids.

It is real simple, each week write down something they did to impact the world around them. Create a game of it...every day ask them to do one thing to make the world around them a little bit better. At the end of the week, talk with them about which of these things had the biggest impact on the world and write it down in the journal.

It could be something as simple as holding the door open for someone...or perhaps spending a few minutes helping a classmate who is struggling with homework...or introducing themselves to a new kid and making a new friend.

By doing this, not only will you create an incredible keepsake to remember how much your student has contributed to the world, but it will also help teach them the importance of making the world a better place.

I have a feeling that in the process of doing this, each of us parents will probably learn a thing or two from our kids about what it means to truly be compassionate and caring for our community.

Enjoy this “back to school” season and remember to make an impact in our world by doing something everyday to make our community better than it was the day before.

jameson@waidpublishing.com

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EXPERIENCECASTLEROCK CASTLEROCKhistory THE OWENS HOUSE

Built between 1875 and 1879, the Owens House was first used as a private residence and was converted to a hotel

by David Owens, who was the home’s third owner, in 1879.

Its prime location on Perry Street, across from the D&RG Depot, made it the perfect location for a hotel and it soon became Castle Rock’s very own “luxury hotel.” At the time, it was considered quite pricey, with the rates reaching as high as a whopping $2 per night! To draw in guests, Owens advertised the hotel as something of a health resort for those suffering from lung disease. Nearly a decade after he bought the home and converted it into his luxury hotel, David Owens deeded The Owens House to his wife in 1888. He died later that same year and his funeral was held in the hotel. Under new ownership in 1892, the hotel was renamed the Cottage Hotel or the

Cottage House. Sadly, it went bankrupt 43 years later in 1935, at the time of the Great Depression. After the bankruptcy, the hotel was converted into apartments.

Sources - castlerockbound.net & Town of Castle Rock Historic Preservation Board

CASTLEROCKlocal ROCK ON AT BOGEY’S WEST!

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It’s nice to find a place that seems familiar, a bit nostalgic and just plain fun. Bogey’s West in downtown Castle Rock has been that hub of fun nostalgia since they opened their doors on August, 8th, 1988. Even though the shop has relocated a few times, it’s remained on the same block in the historic heart of downtown and has been family owned and operated since that first day back on 8-8-88, when we all knew how to Party Like It’s 1999!

Back then, there were used music stores almost everywhere, but music stores have all but disappeared in the age of instant downloads, music sites and apps and electronic everything.

If you haven’t stopped in lately, or you’ve somehow missed out on stopping in at all before now, do yourself a favor and take a minute to come in and flip through the vinyls or check out the selection of CDs. Bogey’s West happily does special orders for both every Monday and new CD’s come in as soon as they’re released on Tuesdays. LPs come in every Thursday, excluding holidays. Come for the new and used music, but stay and shop for unique clothing and accessories, bags and jewelry. Bogey’s West boasts that they are “Your One Stop Hippie Shop” and are proud to have served the Castle Rock community for almost thirty years.

Bogey’s West – 311 3rd Street – 303.688.6765 www.bogeyswest.com or Find them on Facebook

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CASTLEROCKto-do

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPORTS FESTIVAL

Colorado is the perfect place to live for many reasons; being able to get out and get active is definitely one of them.

Whether you are an avid hiker, cyclist or sports enthusiast, there’s always a mountain to climb, a trail to conquer or a tournament to compete in with teammates. On Saturday, August 13th, the inaugural Rocky Mountain Sports Festival comes to Castle Rock, bringing with it the opportunity for you to get out and get active, no matter what your sport or activity of choice may be. This custom sports festival, created especially for Castle Rock, will have something for everyone.

It will include tournaments and activities for more than a dozen different sports at all levels of ability. From swimming to soccer, cycling to equine events as well as activities such as disc golf and yoga – there’s no shortage of sportage!

If you’re on “injured reserve” or you feel like cheering everyone on instead of being on the field, you can watch tournaments on giant screens while enjoying live music, food and drinks at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park from 10:00am-4:00pm.

The Rocky Mountain Sports Festival will take place on Saturday, August 13th from 10am-5pm at Philip S. Miller Park and various other locations around Castle Rock. For more information, go to: www.crgov.com/2620/Rocky-Mountain-Sports-Festival

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CASTLE ROCKEVENTS

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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! www. douglascountyfairandrodeo.com

SATURDAYS IN AUGUST

Castle Rock Farmers Market 414 Wilcox Street 8:00-12:00pm www.crfarmersmarket.org

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National Night Out Rink at the Rock 5:00pm-8:00pm www.crgov.com

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Race the Mac Series Philip S. Miller Park 5:00pm-8:00pm raceco.org

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Western Heritage Welcome Festival Park 5:00pm-8:00pm www.crgov.com

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Downtown After 5 Festival Park 5:00pm-8:00pm crgov.com

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Douglas County Fair Parade Historic Downtown Castle Rock 9:00am-12:00pm Parade will start at the south end of Town, followed by a BBQ to benefit the 7 CASTLE ROCK MAGAZINE

Douglas County High School Huskies at the Castle Rock Fire Dept. at 300 N. Perry Street.

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Boots & Brews Downtown Castle Rock 11:00am-5:00pm www.downtowncastlerock.com/ events/

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Xterra Trail Run Philip S. Miller Park All Day crgov.com

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Maddiepalooza 2016 Maddie’s Biergarten 3:00pm-11:00pm

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Street Party & Concert Under the Lights Downtown Castle Rock 5:00pm-10:00pm

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Rocky Mountain Sports Festival Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park 10:00am-4:00pm www.crgov.com

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DHA & BBA’s Annual Kid’s Charity Car Show Douglas County High School 11:00am-3:00pm For more information, email Danielle Congleton at danielle.congleton@ outlook.com or call 337.302.3053

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4th Annual Rendezvous at The Rock – Beer Festival Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Co. 1:00pm-5:00pm www.rendezvousattherock.net

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Pedal the Moon Butterfield Park 7:00pm-11:00pm www.rendezvousattherock.net

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Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Golf Extravaganza Plum Creek Golf Club 331 2:00pm visitcastlerock.org

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Coffee with a Cop Guaranty Bank – 120 S. Wilcox St. 10:00am-11:00am crgov.com

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Taste of Douglas County Douglas County Fairgrounds & Events Center 5:00pm-8:00pm www.tasteofdouglascounty.com

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Tunes for Trails/Perks for Parks Free Concert The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park 6:30pm-8:00pm crgov.com

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REI MTB Festival & Demo Philip S. Miller Park 11:00am-5:00pm visitcastlerock.org

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Vintage Market Days Douglas County Fairgrounds All Day vintagemarketdays.com

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Olympic Dreams

Every four years a majority of the world gathers to cheer their country’s athletes as they represent in the Summer Olympics. Many of us have always been fascinated with the Olympics. No matter if you are cheering a specific sport or for “Team USA”, we all become part of the “thrill of victory or the agony of defeat.”

I have fond memories of watching the LA Olympics on TV when I was 10 years old. I went out back and dug up a long jump pit so I could practice…knowing that someday I would be representing the USA as a long jumper. I could hear the crowds cheering and feel that gold medal around my neck. Of course, life took me a different direction ARCHERY Full Rut Archery 3900 Country Road 174 Parker, CO 80134 303-840-9271 fullrutarchery.com Youth Archery Academy Highlands Ranch, CO 303-522-3183 youtharcheryacademy.net BASKETBALL Nothing But Net 303-921-5301 nbncoaching.com BOXING Delgado’s Boxing Gym 2333 Delgany Street Denver, CO 80216 303-432-8994 delgadosgym.com TOS Boxing Gym 3910 South Kalamath Englewood, CO 80110 303-246-8749 tosboxing.com

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CYCLING Modern Market Racing Parker 303-517-0019 6202 Cycling Club Castle Rock 6202cycling.org

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DIVING Mile High Dive Club Highlands Ranch & Aurora learntodive.org Altitude Diving Club Denver altitudedivers.com EQUESTRIAN The Colorado Horse Park Parker chp.coth.com FENCING Fencing Academy of Denver 720-334-3579 Littleton, Parker & Longmont fencingacademyofdenver.com SOCCER (FOOTBALL) Colorado Storm Soccer 303-799-0151 coloradostorm.com Real Colorado Soccer 303-694-6882 realcolorado.net GYMNASTICS Momentum Athletic Center Parker 720-745-6656 Momentumathleticcenter.com Castle Rock School of Gymnastics 720-733-3687 crsgym.com

than a career in Track but my love for the Olympics has remained.

As we watch the Olympics this year you may not realize but our youth do have options for training in Olympic sports…even without digging up their parents back yard. We have compiled a list of select clubs and programs in the area that provide training in various Olympic sports. Who knows, perhaps your young athlete will become a gold medal Olympian and all of us can watch them thank you for fostering their dreams of victory! Here’s to bringing home the GOLD for team USA and all those who support them!

JUDO Dragon Heart Martial Arts Parker 720-989-1882 fightback360.com Denver Judo 719 Mariposa St Denver, CO 80204 303-591-9563 denverjudo.com SWIMMING SwimTLC swimtlc.com Aces Swim Club 303-741-1733 acesswimclub.com Colorado Stars teamunify.com TAEKWONDO Victory Taekwondo Center Parker 720-876-8501 parkertkd.com Kim & Cam’s Taekwondo Parker 303-994-3376 kctkd.com Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Lone Tree 720-891-9497 tigerrockmartialarts.com

Han Lee’s Taekwondo Academy Castle Rock 303-814-9300 hanleetaekwondoacademy. com TENNIS Parker Tennis 720-979-6880 Drop Shots Tennis Lone Tree 720-447-3722 Douglas County Tennis Castle Rock 720-979-6880 douglascountytennis.com WRESTLING Cronus Wrestling Club Parker 720-935-3007 EPR Mavericks Parker 303-335-8949 Grind Wrestling Club Castle Rock 319-241-5630 Highlands Ranch Wrestling Club Lone Tree 303-263-7880

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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. 703 Wilcox St.

(303) 688-9395 thechurchatthecourtyard.com (720) 272-5517 www.crfarmersmarket.org (303) 660-2323 www.heygidday.biz

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 18 Heygidday Gifts

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ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

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Miss M’s Tea Parlour

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Copperfalls Spa and Salon 340 Perry St.

308 4th 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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IT’S TIME TO GET YOUR BREW ON! INCLUDING LOCAL CASTLE ROCK CRAFT BREWERS

AT THE PARKER BREWFEST AUGUST 20TH

• 105 W Brewing • Castle Rock Beer Co. • Rockyard Brewing

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During the Parker Brew Fest, two sessions will be available.

The first session runs from noon to 3pm with the second A session starting R KE at 4pm and ending at 7pm.

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finest Craft Beers. In addition to the incredible liquid enjoyment, a variety of food trucks will be on hand adjacent to the park for your eating pleasure. Admission tickets are only $35 per person for general admission or you could go “big time” and purchase a VIP ticket for $50. Your VIP ticket gives you “front of the line” privileges throughout the fest.

With 25 of the best local area craft brewers on hand, you won’t want TM to miss this great local community event. The Parker Brewfest is a fundraising event D A of the Cherry Creek Valley R COLO Rotary Club of Parker and all net proceeds will be donated to local charities.

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Are you a connoisseur of craft beer? Do your friends compliment you on your extensive knowledge or beer? Do you simply like to enjoy a cold, frosty adult beverage from time to time? No matter if you are a seasoned craft beer taster or a new beer drinker, the 2016 Parker Brewfest is where you will want to be. Join other fans of the brew on August 20th at O’Brien Park in beautiful downtown Parker.

For a complete list of all craft brewers who will be in attendance and to buy tickets online visit parkerbrewfest.com.

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Taste

of Douglas County

August 18, 2016 | 5-8pm | Douglas County Events Center The CenturyLink Taste of Douglas County, the largest premier food tasting event in Douglas County, will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016.

Hours of the event are 5-8 PM at the Douglas County Events Center on the grounds of the Douglas County Fair in Castle Rock. This beautiful indoor, air conditioned facility offers the perfect setting for this type of event. It also offers plenty of free parking.

“The Taste” will once again offer food samplings from some of the area’s finest food service establishments. Join the Viewhouse in Centennial, Old Stone Church, Outback Steak-

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house, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Pegasus, Black Eyed Pea, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, B & B Cafe, India’s Castle, Casa Caliente Mexican Restaurant, Southern Hospitality Barbecue, Crave Real Burgers, and other area favorites. Approximately 50 food service establishments, big and small, casual and fine dining, participate.

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR: See some of the top chefs in the county compete in a cooking competition. Judges will award a first, second, and third place trophy. Some of the participants will include previous winner Jeff Richard from Crave Real Burgers, Mike Hernandez from

Blue Nectar Innovative Mexican Grill, Chef Jeff Gebott from Southern Hospitality, A.J. Doonan from Papa Bear Catering, and Jose Guerrero from Viewhouse. Judges include Teresa Farney, food editor of the Colorado Springs Gazette, and other local celebrities.

There will also be a display of new HarleyDavidson motorcycles from Rocky Mountain H-D, and the 2017 Chevrolets from Medved Autoplex.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tasteofdouglascounty.com.

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

Relativity

By Antonia Hayes Ethan is a brilliant young man with an intense interest in physics and astronomy. Although intelligent and mature, he struggles at connecting with his peers and is a bit of a loner. His mother Claire, has been raising him on her own and has sacrificed much to create a loving but protected world for him. His father has been absent from his life but Ethan’s curiosity is beginning to grow and he wants to know more about this man. Her carefully constructed life is about to tumble when Ethan gets sick and she is forced to confront secrets that have been buried for years.

BECKY At first glance this book might look like it is for a science

enthusiast. Do you think that you have to love physics or astronomy to enjoy this story?

PAM I don’t think it is necessary to enjoy and engage in the story.

However, it certainly enhances the details of the tale (I am speaking from personal experience as I do love physics and astronomy!). The author drew me into the book right away. Did you find this to be true for you, as well?

BECKY I would never claim to love physics or astronomy but this story did pull me in quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the way this story developed. Ethan was delightfully written and stole my heart right away. He is considered a savant but was easy to relate to. What did you think about this precocious young boy?

PAM I was also drawn to him from the beginning of the story. I agree with you, Becky; he was easy to relate to as we follow him through his daily routines, adventures, and discoveries. Ethan is being raised by his mother, a retired ballerina. What were your thoughts about this complex character?

BECKY I like the way this character was developed. As I read I felt

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like she was someone that I would be friends with and I applaud her commitment to be a great mom, but I did get angry with her later in the story. Claire’s relationship, or lack thereof, with Ethan’s father, and his family hit a nerve for me. For very different reasons, I grew up without my father in the picture but his family was an important part of my life so it ruffled my feathers. Claire has severed all ties with the whole family. However, now that Ethan is twelve there are questions that he wants answered and he would like to know more about his father. What did you think of this fractured relationship?

separation from the whole family especially Ethan’s grandfather.

Clever Ethan also attempts to make a time machine to learn more about his history. What did you think about this addition to the story?

PAM I loved this aspect of the story, as it captured the type of thinking (with no limits) often seen in children. Ethan was so sure that he would be able to create a time machine to go back into his past and he lost no time in implementing his plan. He had spent some time in the hospital, where he had become fast friends with his roommate. She was a regular in the hospital, as she experienced frequent seizures. She was just what the doctor ordered for Ethan at this point in his life. He struggled to make friends and his one true friend had recently succumbed to peer pressure and alienated Ethan. Did you love this new friend?

BECKY She was a darling addition to this story. Although a

fairly small character she had a large impact on Ethan’s journey.

I was left wanting to know more about this little lady. I love that the author included the harsh reality of not being accepted by peers and the weight of an illness while you are young. That type of writing gave depth to the characters. There is a layer to this story that we won’t discuss as it would be better to put the pieces together as you read. I mention this only to highlight that this story would give a book club some interesting topics to discuss. The author based this story on some of her own experiences and maybe that is why it has such a good flow. I enjoyed this book and have recommended it to others. Would you be interested in another story by this first time author?

PAM I completely understood Claire’s reasons behind separating Ethan from his father and his family. However, as Ethan got older, he had many questions about his father and his past. He became more desperate to find answers to these questions, but Claire wanted to keep the past buried and keep Ethan away from the family. Ethan was determined to learn about his father and was able to find clues as he searched their home and his mother’s phone. Did you expect Ethan to follow his leads? Would you have done the same?

PAM I would be very interested in another story by this author. I was drawn into the story immediately and absolutely loved the science component! We will continue this theme of mothers and the children they love as we read We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Letty Espinosa must learn to be a mother to her children after many years of being a bystander in their lives. Will she be able to make this transition? Join us to find out!

BECKY Ethan had a significant clue fall into his lap so I wasn’t surprised that he continued his search. I didn’t have that much curiosity about my father because of my relationships with the rest of his family. Maybe that’s why I didn’t like her choice to create

A special thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy of Relativity in exchange for an honest review.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT MR. ELEPHANT’S RIO TOUR Written by Janie Dullard Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk Mr. Elephant is an unusual elephant.

For one thing, he has a job – as a tour guide! Come along as Mr. Elephant guides young readers on a fascinating tour of Rio de Janeiro. With the help of his famous yellow umbrella, he’ll introduce you to the culture, traditions and iconic landmarks of the Marvelous City.

Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour is a fun way for children (and their parents) to explore the fascinating city that will be hosting the world for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kids will enjoy the colorful illustrations of places and animals, while parents and teachers will love the opportunity to introduce fun facts about Brazil. As a bonus, when the Olympics come to Rio, kids will be excited to recognize the different places they’ve already learned about in the book.

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To purchase Mr. Elephant’s Rio Tour, visit www.YellowUmbrellaTours.com

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CAN YOU FIX SAM’S TOE?

By Swarna Shiv

Sam’s family lives in a very friendly neighborhood. And that’s a good thing, too! For one day, while Sam plays hopscotch in her favorite flats, her shoe falls off and she lands right on her toe! It hurts so much! It’s time to head off to visit the neighbors to discover who can help Sam’s toe! There must be someone very special who knows all about how to heal a toe. But who could it be? Join Sam, a curious little girl with a hurt toe, as she ventures through her neighborhood with her mother in search of just the right someone who can fix her toe!

Can You Fix Sam’s Toe is available online at barnesandnoble.com

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