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The Four Winds

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021
Bibliophile Corner Books

Article and photo by Hollen Wheeler The Great Depression and the Dust Bowl went hand in glove, and these tragic years are still considered one of America’s most arduous periods.…

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That third Florida coast: The Panhandle

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner In late March, to retain our sanity in a COVID-obsessed world, my wife and I lit out for the Florida Panhandle. We flew to…

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The Penleys: A Full House

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021
Photo of Ute indian arrowheads.

By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of the DCL archives and Local History Section Unlike both his father and brother, Mort Penley was not a man of the cloth. The beauty…

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The un…believable Molly Brown

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Article and photos by Hollen Wheeler In the heart of downtown Denver, with a Capitol view from the terrace, sits a beautifully restored Victorian mansion, “The Molly Brown House Museum.”…

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Double Angel Foundation

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Foundation honors boys’ legacy, love of baseball By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Gameday Baseball More than 20 years after a tragic accident took the lives of two young brothers…

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Thousands usher in summer with Food Truck Frenzy

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; courtesy photos The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce held its 9th annual Food Truck Frenzy at Coyote Ridge Park in the City of Castle Pines. More…

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Candy “bottle rockets” and “fire crackers”

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett  

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Beautiful brat board for a sumptuous celebration

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Brats on the grill are practically synonymous with summer, particularly the celebrations that take place in July. A quick trip to Tony’s for whatever…

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Rattlesnake awareness and response

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Reprinted from July 2016 issue As you go outside this summer for a hike, bike ride or even a stroll in your yard, be aware that rattlesnakes may be in…

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Senior property tax exemption deadline approaching

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021
Photo of Seniors glad to get tax exemption

Information provided by the Douglas County Assessor’s Office; courtesy photo Douglas County qualifying seniors have until July 15 to apply for the Senior Property Tax Exemption. Taxpayers 65 years and…

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