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Authors @ Douglas County Libraries features interviews with published writers from our community. Find out what makes them tick, and just how these books have come to be written.
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Henry Bohne
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Looking for tips about writing non-fiction articles? Meet Henry Bohne, Veterans Affairs officer for Douglas County and free lance writer. For more information go to www.douglas.co.us/humanservices/veterans/
Dave Cullen
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On April 20, 1999, two young men unleashed the tragedy of the Columbine massacre. Author Dave Cullen was there, and after ten years worth of research, has produced the definitive, and best-selling book, Columbine.
Health Care Reform Resources
The controversy swirling around proposed health care reforms can make it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction, reality from rumor. Here are some online resources to help you navigate the issues.
The Actual Bill
The language of the actual bill, plus the bill’s history and progress, appear on:
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3200/show
Federal Government Sites
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site presents the most detailed information about the current health care reform initiative:
http://www.healthreform.gov/
The White House’s responses to some objections to the initiative are presented here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/realitycheck/
Health Care Issues
Several reliable, non-partisan sites present research and statistics on health care in the U.S.:
- Rand Corp.
Research and analysis from the RAND Corporation. - Kaiser Family Foundation
Research, analysis, polls and proposal comparisons from the Kaiser Family Foundation. NOT affiliated with KaiserPermante.
Fact Checking
These two sites separate fact from fiction:
- Factcheck.org
Maintained by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, at the University of Pennsylvania - Politifact.org
Pulitzer-prize winning project of the St. Petersburg Times. Search “health care reform” for a great overview, plus fact-checking on claims, rumors and quotes.
Political Party Opinions
The Democratic, Republican and Libertarian parties all have online material concerning health care reform:
Conservative Media and Policy Organizations
Liberal Media and Policy Organizations
Writers Conference Schedule & Presenters List
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Check In |
| 9:00 am | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:30 am | Workshop Session One |
| 10:30 am | Keynote: Shari Caudron |
| 11:20 am | Lunch |
| 12:40 pm | Workshop Session Two |
| 1:40 pm | Workshop Session Three |
| 2:40 pm | Workshop Session Four |
| 3:45 pm | Keynote: Todd Mitchell |
| 4:45 pm | Closing Remarks |
Agent Information
Sandra Bond, Bond Literary Agency, Denver, CO
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/sbbond/
April Eberbardt, Reece Halsey North, Tiburon, CA
http://www.kimberleycameron.com/pagedata/april.htm
| Presenter | List |
|---|---|
| Mario Acevedo | Jodi Anderson |
| Linda Berry | David Boop |
| Carleen Brice | Terri Clark |
| Davin Colten | Michele Cushatt |
| Susan de Wardt | Anne Fenske |
| Kerrie Flanagan | Warren Hammond |
| Ron Heimbecher | Sandra Hicks |
| Page Lambert | Kirsten Lasinski | Chris Mandeville |
| Laurie Marr Wasmund | Phyllis Perry |
| Ronnie Ramthun | Steve Replin |
| Robert Sanchez | Kate Schafer Testerman |
| Gary Schroeder | Stephen Singular |
| Jeanne Stein | Sandy Whelchel |
Dennis Niewoehner
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Local real estate developer Dennis Niewoehner has made a fortune -- twice. Losing the first one gave him some insights. His new book, The Transition: Winning the 4th Quarter of Life is subtitled "the essential guide for the baby boomer getting ready to retire." A succinct and clear guide, The Transition just might be about the pursuit of wisdom. The book is available from www.thetransitionbook.com.
Clubs Meeting at Philip S. Miller Library
Philip S. Miller
Castle Rock Genealogical Society
Meets the first Saturday of every other month from 10 am – Noon
Adults welcome
Clubs Meeting at Parker Library
Parker Library
Parker Writers
Meets the second Sunday of each month from 2-4 pm
Teens and Adults welcome
Anime Movie Night
Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 pm
Teens welcome
Magic the Gathering
Meets the first and third Mondays of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm
Teens and Adults welcome
Clubs Meeting at Highlands Ranch Library
Chess Knights Chess Club
Meets 2nd & 4th Wed of each month from 7-9 pm
All ages welcome
GO Game Club
Meets every Sunday from 12- 2 pm
All ages welcome
Highlands Ranch Garden Club
Meets the third Tuesday of each month
For information on meeting location contact Susan McClean, President, at 303-649-1265
Adults welcome
