Angels Among Us
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation
Connecting people to agriculture By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of CALF In 2002, lifelong Douglas County residents and ranchers John and Bea Lowell saw the tremendous pace of growth happening along the front range and felt that people and especially children needed a place to learn about agriculture. Together with a group of like-minded…
Harmony Equine Center –
Horses find hope and homes By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of DDFL Chances are high when people hear about the Denver Dumb Friends League (DDFL), their thoughts immediately turn to dogs, cats and possibly rabbits. However, it might be a surprise to learn that the Dumb Friends League has a 168-acre facility dedicated to…
Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation
Be a hero to a hero By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Nick Lucey When the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation (DCVMF) began, the organization’s mission was to promote the creation, construction and maintenance of a monument to honor all Douglas County veterans, including past, present and future military personnel. After a six-year effort,…
Historic Douglas County
Revealing history and keeping it alive By Lynne Marsala Basche Imagine triggering the 1858 Colorado Gold Rush by finding gold flecks in Cherry Creek and the Platte River. Think about trekking up to the Devil’s Head summit in the late 1800s to what would become one of only four fire lookout stations along the Front…
Douglas County Parenting Coalition –
Parenting Ph.D. By Lynne Marsala Basche Raising a child is difficult. While challenges may change with the times, if you are a parent, grandparent or a caregiver to a preschool-aged child through high school-aged student, the need for education and guidance is always necessary. The Douglas County Parenting Coalition (DCPC) is waiting to support…
Douglas County Search and Rescue
Called to help – By Lynne Marsala Basche One of the many benefits of living in Douglas County is the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The open space and trail systems are extensive, and when something unexpected occurs and help is needed, the Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) team is ready to respond. DCSAR…
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