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Pino’s 9/11 fundraiser tradition

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

  The seventh annual 9/11 Eat for a Cause community fundraiser was held at Pino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar.  All monies raised went to the OneGoat Foundation, a nonprofit that…

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Persistence and desire: the Doepkes of Lake Gulch

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

Why do men, like my German father, leave families and cross oceans and plains for a dream?  What type of energy drives them, despite all obstacles, known and unknown? Frederick…

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Frosting that’s a piece of cake

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023
cupcakes with orange frosting

  There are a number of television shows about cake.  Like, a lot.  It almost seems like there are too many, but I think I have binge-watched nearly all of…

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Aging Resources celebrates five years

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023
man speaking at podium

  Aging Resources of Douglas County (ARDC) celebrated its fifth birthday on September 7 at the Healing Gardens at AdventHealth of Castle Rock.  ARDC is a nonprofit providing free supportive…

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Five Bright Sunbonnets: An invitation

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

In 2019, friend and former rancher Dennis Niewoehner suggested that I author a collection of stories about the many remarkable characters from The Castle Pines Connection’s “Wildcat Lore” column.  As…

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Super cinnamon

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023
spoons and cinnamon sticks on wood tray

  A few of the joys of fall include sipping a pumpkin-spiced latte sprinkled with cinnamon, holding a mug of hot apple cider with a curl of cinnamon bark, and…

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Ways to boost the immune system

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

The immune system is constantly regulating outside threats and working to keep our entire system in balance.  We know maintaining a robust immune system is crucial for overall health and…

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Another successful fundraiser

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

Congratulations once again to Ladies 9 in the Pines for another successful breast cancer fundraising event on September 21 at The Country Club at Castle Pines. This year, the annual…

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RCHS celebrates homecoming

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

Rock Canyon High School’s homecoming was the week of September 18 with events held every day to celebrate.  Volleyball tournaments, powder puff football games, parade, bonfire, football game at EchoPark…

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9/11 Stair Climb at Red Rocks

By CPC | Sep 27, 2023

The annual 9/11 Stair Climb at Red Rocks Amphitheater honors the lives of Americans lost on 9/11/2001.  After a few brief speeches, a moment of silence was observed and the…

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