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Mesa County Spellbinders Workshop Schedule
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Thursday,
November 13, 2014
9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
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Mesa County Library
The workshop will be conducted in the Community Room on the main level.
The doors open at 9:00 a.m. There is parking behind the library at 6th and Grand Ave. as well the front parking lot.
Here's the sheet telling you what y'all signed up for. Check it out to see what you signed up for in November and beyond!!
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Volume 6 Issue 8
| November 2014
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 Greetings!
Memorials. Those representations that bring to our remembrance things of importance. Whether they affect us personally or in general, these symbols aid us in reflecting on certain events that are thought-provoking and help us understand the meaning behind them.
I have seen quite a few of these memorials in the past few weeks. To witness these replicas helped me to make a connection with those who have come before me and inspire me to pass on the message they have come to represent. They all have stories to tell. For some, we have the actual facts. For many, their stories may have been embellished a bit, leaving the digging of the facts to us. I wonder if they had any idea how their stories would affect us today? Some of the events that these people experienced, to them, may have been just an everyday occurrence, yet it turned out to have a profound impact in the future. That future is here. They have entrusted their legacy to us, who in turn, have the power to share their stories, as well as ours.
It makes one wonder if our lives are creating stories for the future. Hmm.
Through the art of oral storytelling, Spellbinders®, an award-winning non-profit organization, enhances literacy, builds inter-generational community and develops character.
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Story Sparks for November
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Transforming memories into stories!
November brings colder weather, possible snow, Election Day, Veteran's Day, and anticipation of families getting together.
Here are some sparks to help you recapture those elusive memories.
*Did your family celebrate with extended family? Was there a big meal? Where was it usually held?
*Do you have any cooking mishaps preparing for Thanksgiving?
*What was your favorite item on the menu?
*Did you have any special traditions for Thanksgiving?
 *Did your parents participate in the election process? Did they teach you about what it meant?  *Was Veteran's Day celebrated in any special way? *Did you live in a part of the country that might have lead to having off school due to snow?
*Who was your favorite relative? Who was your least favorite relative?
Think about these things, get some old photos out and/or bake a pumpkin pie to trigger deeper memories.
Then, TELL someone about what you recall.
Enjoy the holiday and the crisp weather!
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| MCS WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS | | |
 Submitted by Mary Lou Palmer
Penny Stewart, long time educator and storyteller, presented a skill building activity called:
"Puppets Props Poems and Rhymes"
She shared experiences and many great ideas for enhancing our Storytelling. Penny reminds us that as busy as the school days are, the children still need to have some fun in the classroom! Thank you Penny, for the poem and song handouts, and for preparing this very helpful program! 
 Barbara Mack treated us to a very funny Halloween story called " Transylvania Vacation". Bob and Betty Hill have had a car accident while touring the countryside of that strange land. They seek help from the residents of a nearby creepy castle and its residents, the strange old Master and his assistant Igor. Barbara had us in stitches as she deftly donned a pair of googly-eyed glasses and popped in a set of spooky teeth when switching from character to character! Barbara sang the verse which revealed the pun and the joke brought another round of pealing laughter ! Thank you Barbara for sharing this story with such a generous spirit of fun! Transylvania Vacation Bob Hill and his new wife Betty were vacationing in Europe, as it happens, near Transylvania. They were driving in a rental car along
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Welcome to Constance "Tia" Holland, one of our newest Spellbinders! "Tia" shared the story of Coyote the Judge with us. Rabbit helps Rattlesssssnake out of a burdensome bind, and as a reward, rattlesnake wants to EAT him!! Along comes Coyote who is asked to adjudicate the situation. He cleverly puts rattlesnake (back) in his place! Thank you for sharing this story with us, Constance, Well done!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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- Mark your calendars for a special presentation to hear a professionally rendered version of "Twas the Night Before Christmas and Other Seasonal Favorites" by Cookie Somerville. She will presenting this at 740 Gunnison Ave., on December 6, 2014 from 7 - 9 p.m.
- Linda Bishop was recognized as a new member and Linda Lynch also received her certificate.
- Evelyn announced that she would be a substitute teller for those who are in need of someone during the year.
- Lorna participated in a workshop with Donald Davis and will share what she learned at a future date.
- Karen declared that the spread sheets are proving to be successful and stayed after the meeting to lend further assistance.
- Sign-up sheets for a Tell-A-Bration in May and for workshop leaders were passed around.
- Our local Tell-A-Bration with be on Saturday, November 22, 2014, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Mesa County Library. Pass the word to your class(es). Informational flyers will be sent to all the schools prior to the event.
- Janice Koppang announced a need for Kindergarten tellers at Appleton Elementary for afternoon classes.
Reminder
November 13, 2014 Workshop
- Lead Workshop - Mary Thompson and Penny Stewart
- Storytellers - Lorna McIlnay; Laurie Kollasch; Anne Saunders
- Refreshments - Mary Ann Janson; Lorna McIlnay; Barb Mack
- Skill Building Activity - Laurie Kollasch/Ruthmary Allison
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NEWS FROM MCS BOARD
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Do you shop with Amazon.com? If so please read on!
Visit the Amazon Smile Site by clicking > HERE< Sign in with your Amazon email address and password.
You will then be prompted to select the non-profit to support. Search for and choose Mesa County Spellbinders.
That's it! Whenever you shop Amazon, be sure you are at the Smile site so Amazon can calculate the amount to be donated to MCS.
Share this with friends and family! Spread the word.
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As always thank you for your support!
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We hope, as always, that you find this newsletter useful and fun! If you have any suggestions/feedback please send me an email!
Sincerely,
Pam Hurd
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