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The art and etiquette of the invitation

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

Dear Readers, Let’s talk about the art and etiquette of the invitation. I naturally get excited about parties, whether I’m throwing one or attending one and the invitation is the…

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Do you believe in ghosts?

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Stacie Chadwick In 1992, I was young and living in Chicago, a place so cold in the winter that the biting, frigid wind would cut you in half before…

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Douglas County Community Foundation

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of Jimmy’s Photography The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) recently gathered at picturesque Cherokee Ranch & Castle to introduce its new executive director, Mike Waid.…

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Carve out time for autumn treats

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; courtesy photo There are many close to home Halloween celebrations and festivals this year, so get the costumes ready, carve a pumpkin, and brew up some potions.…

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Bailey’s Comet reappears

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of Yvonne Bailey and her sous-chef and son, Chase.

 By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Yvonne Bailey We introduced readers to super-mom and creative fitness guru Yvonne Bailey in May 2018 and happened across her again last week. No…

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Simple sushi stacks

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Food that looks beautiful is somehow extra satisfying, a feast for the senses that starts even before I open my mouth. Sushi is at…

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Spooky Pretzel Skeleton Treats

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett

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Cookin’ chili in the Pines

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Donna Benedict Neighbors pulled out their best family recipes for the 12th Annual Turweston Lane Chili Cook Off. More than 70 people gathered…

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Approaching centenarian

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of Velva Bains

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos Can it be possible to catch one’s second wind as a nonagenarian? Meet Velva Bains, turned 98 last month. But you’d never know it. Spry…

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Medicare annual enrollment

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard The health insurance industry is arguably one of the biggest in the U.S., and Medicare falls under that umbrella. Throughout the next few months, the evening…

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