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Remarkable woman provides a place to reset

By CPC | May 28, 2025

College and professional athlete. Business owner. Mother. Wife. Coach. Philanthropist. These descriptions only scratch the surface of Wendy Ingraham, founder and executive director of Robin’s Nest Foundation, owner of Sky…

Helping her students reach their fullest potential

By CPC | May 28, 2025

If your teens have needed a math tutor along the way, chances are they have met Michelle Rafter. For 25 years, Michelle has helped thousands of kids from her home…

Mountain mom and CEO returns home

By CPC | May 1, 2025

  “You can take the girl out of the mountains, but you can’t take the mountains out of the girl,” declared Michelle Fuentes. Michelle grew up in south Aurora, and…

Cheers to the bourbon ladies!

By CPC | May 1, 2025

This is a tale of two ladies who stumbled upon a passion for whiskey and bourbon. Serena neighborhood residents since 2006, Michelle Bush and Jan Parker were first introduced to…

Be our guest

By CPC | May 1, 2025

Roxanne Mount thought she would never leave New York, but Colorado worked its magic. Having grown up in Westchester County, Roxanne attended college and then landed a job with Starwood…

Sedalia giant reflects on her rich life

By CPC | May 1, 2025

Sedalia has always been like the movie The  Mouse that Roared, punching above its weight in talent and natural beauty. Iowa-bred Carole Williams is a prime example: the former editor…

Three generations of baking cakes with love

By CPC | May 1, 2025

Jessica Kostelecky is a regular face at a local business. Customers often hear her shout “Welcome in” and “I’ll be right up” from the kitchen as she busily makes someone’s…

Bailey’s purpose

By CPC | May 1, 2025

This Pet Pedigree brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center.   Similar in spirit and named after the dog in the 2017 movie A Dog’s Purpose, Bailey is…

New to the neighborhood?

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

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…

High school student makes magic

By CPC | Apr 1, 2025

  Sixteen-year-old Rock Canyon High School junior Liam Abner recently performed on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, a magic competition television show judged by two venerable magicians and illusionists. The…

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