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This Month in The Connection

The lure of casting a line

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
lady fishing in turquoise water

Lynda Bess has always loved hiking the mountain trails of Colorado. A native and longtime resident of The Village at Castle Pines, Bess, her husband and three kids never hesitated…

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Successful risks and overcoming fear

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
family outside

“There is reward on the other side of risks you take,” said Milan Klusacek – and he would know.   Klusacek is currently the creative director at cyber security company…

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From the Caribbean to Colorado

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
family posing at top of mountain

Renel and Enon (Ron) Straker hail from the West Indies’ Caribbean island of Grenada but call Colorado home today.  The couple met while they were both employed with the Sandals…

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Bus driver’s reflections amid shortage

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
older man stands in front of bus

Les Lilly’s typical workday includes driving bus routes in western Douglas County for the Douglas County School District (DCSD). “I drive out in the rural parts of the county,” said…

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A coat of ginger swirl

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
photo of cat in sink

Born to a Colorado barn cat, Athena’s days on the farm were limited when Kiersten Lockwood and her family learned of orange kittens being given away.  Shortly after their visit…

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The Buntains: early is as early does

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
black and white photo of old school house

Young people of the 21st century seem to be marrying later and fretting more, enjoying the lack of early responsibilities prior to taking on life-altering commitments.  A good plan if…

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Adventures in the great outdoors

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
book cover

As the air begins to cool with the sharpness of fall, it is a wonderful time to get outside for an adventure.  This month’s book recommendations go beyond Jon Krakauer’s…

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September Modern Manners

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023

Dear Readers, It’s that time of the year!  Are you making plans to head to the hills for the fall colors and the annual changing of the leaves?  Let’s take…

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A sanctuary for unwanted farm animals

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023

  About 18 miles southwest of Castle Pines, sits The Random Ranch (TRR), a beautiful place for animals of all kinds to live out their remaining years in glorious form. …

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Semi-retired and enjoying life

By CPC | Sep 1, 2023
man outside with his dogs

On Paul Edmondson’s last day as a teacher, all of the kids at Heritage Elementary School lined the halls and clapped to see him off in style. Paul spent 27…

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