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RiseUp Malawi – The warm heart of Africa

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of eager students who want to learn, students devour the books and supplies.

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos Although Megan Mathis is a local, her work and passion are 9,000 miles away. She is co-founder of RiseUp Malawi (RUM), and her organization is…

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The best thing about teaching

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of Tony Greene, his wife Erika (left), and sons Gavin and Gage.

By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Tony Greene “The best thing about teaching is the connections I make with my kids,” said Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) math teacher, Tony…

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Making the most of a cross-country move

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of CEO of CORE Electric Cooperative, Jeff Baudier (center), with his wife, Cherie, and their youngest son, Fisher

By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of the Baudier family Jeff Baudier spent almost the entirety of his life in Louisiana, but the possibility of picking up and moving to Colorado…

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A kindhearted, generous and cheerful Ken Tankersley

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Photo of the Tankersley family, (left to right), Tyler, Ken, Aubin, Charley, Shannon.

By Patte Smith; photos courtesy of Ken Tankersley Fifteen years ago, Shannon and Ken Tankersley’s family relocated from the Washington Park area of Denver to Castle Pines. The tight-knit clan…

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Rocky Heights Middle School girls finish district champions –

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

a perfect season By Shaun Kernahan; courtesy photos After successfully getting through league play with a perfect 6-0 record, the Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) eighth grade girls volleyball team…

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Pumpkin for health and holidays

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
PumpkinSoupSeeds

By Patte Smith; courtesy photo Autumn is here, and families, friends and neighbors are starting to plan for an outing to a pumpkin patch, a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner, and happy…

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Pitchers and Patriots host inaugural event to sold-out crowd

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021
Pitchers and Patriots Logo

By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Mike Myers Mike Myers, The Village at Castle Pines resident and former 14-year MLB left-handed pitcher, was golfing with his friend Don Beck on…

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Douglas County free COVID-19 testing sites

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard From local pharmacies to convenient drive-up sites, anyone looking to get a free COVID-19 test has multiple options in Douglas County. The Walgreens located in the…

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Douglas County chooses four school board candidates

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard On Election Day, Tuesday November 2, Douglas County voters will choose four Douglas County School District (DCSD) school board candidates in the general election. All registered…

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Free school meals at campuses across Douglas County

By CPC | Oct 1, 2021

By Mindy Stone What’s for lunch? Students ask this question daily. This school year, parents don’t need to stress about packing their child’s lunch or even putting money in their…

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