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Leap Year Pup

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

Pet Pedigree A leap year occurs once every four years, and with it comes the rarest of days – February 29. “Leapling” birthdays are not limited to humans – our…

Capturing memories and milestones

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

There are many moments throughout life that capture our hearts, and Jen Henningsen has spent the last 21 years photographing these precious moments and milestones. Jen operates her business, Keepsake…

A career of service

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

When Meghan Angermann was in high school in the suburbs of Chicago, her dad suggested she sign up for the Navy ROTC program as a way to pay for college.…

The “Spud King” of Douglas and Denver Counties

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

Swashbuckler! Now there’s a colorful term seldom used today. One historical character that comes immediately to mind is D.C. Oakes of our Wildcat Mountains. Another bold, flamboyant and larger-than-life figure…

Guide dogs, butterflies and enjoying life

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

In 2021, after living in Thousand Oaks, California for more than 60 years, Connie and Randy Weidner packed up their home and beloved 5-year-old pup Gracie and made the trek…

Law enforcement in his blood

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

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…

Declutter like there is no tomorrow

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

  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…

The Continental Divide Raceway was a wheelie big deal

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

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…

Not the usual puppy park

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

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)…

March Crossword

By CPC | Feb 27, 2024

‘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…

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