Lifestyle
Safety is top-of-mind for every parent of young kids and many parents believe their own home to be a safe haven. Yet there are hidden dangers. Yearly, at least 3.4 million children suffer from injuries occurring in the home with the leading causes being suffocation, drowning, falls and poisoning, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. But…
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After all the precipitation of last month’s books, plants are the obvious theme in April. From the window box of herbs or succulents to the acres of community gardens and the wild foliage around the world, plants are ubiquitous, beautiful and bizarre. Whether your thumb is black – dooming plants in your care – or…
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This crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance – Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331 Across 1. Drive-___ 5. Modern Family character 8. Its license plates say “Famous potatoes” 13. Many millennia 14. Whittle (down) 15. Spanish Mr. 16. Small amount 17. ___ Brockovich 18. American lizard 19. Colorado state flower 22. Crustacean 23. “___ the fields…
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A vibrant sense of community is one characteristic that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities. Neighbors know each other, they spend time together and they support each other. If you are a new resident, you have likely already experienced this firsthand. The same holds true…
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Deputy Jeff Pelle of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has law enforcement in his blood – he is a third-generation peace officer. Joe Pelle, Jeff’s dad, recently retired after 43 years of police service, including 20 years as sheriff of Boulder County. Jeff grew up in Longmont and then attended the University of Northern…
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The term Swedish death cleaning may evoke thoughts of a crime scene or evil spirits, but it is actually a thoughtful and effective approach to decluttering. While a bit macabre, the method of organizing and letting go of things before one dies lessens the burden on loved ones later. A Scandinavian twist on the…
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In the late 1950s, Douglas County’s Continental Divide Raceway (CDR) was drawing the top names in automobile racing, but tragedy, lawsuits and health issues ultimately closed the track. The facility was merely three miles south and west of Castle Rock. Capable of accommodating any type of motor racing, CDR was, at build out, planned to…
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No time to walk your pup before running to the mall? Grab a leash, a few waste bags and take your furry friend with you. Park Meadows Retail Resort (PM) is now 100% dog friendly, whether it is a service dog or simply a beloved family member. PM made the changes at the beginning of…
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‘Spring Break Destinations’ This crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance – Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331 Across 1. Beauty pageant wear 5. Tool with teeth 8. An issue that prevents one from accomplishing something 13. Clever tactic 14. Rice wine 15. “Make _____ of” (Irish expression) 16. Protection (less common spelling) 17. Capital of…
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Dear Mrs. A, We are newcomers in The Canyons and we are concerned about clearing the snow and what the timelines are for removal. Can you guide us? Welcome, neighbors! Seeing how we are coming into our snowiest month in Colorado – March – I think this is a perfect time to visit the rules…
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