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Growing up in Disneyland – Reminiscing a simpler time

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Ron DeFore and his sister Dawn with Walt Disney in the Disneyland Christmas parade

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of Ron DeFore Since its opening in 1955, Disneyland has been a destination vacation for many families across the globe. There are entire books,…

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Patience and pursuit of passion pays off

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Lauren Childress Lauren Childress is the public information officer (PIO) for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). In that role, her main priority is…

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

By CPC | May 1, 2021

Family raises awareness about the disorder By Chris Michlewicz A Surrey Ridge couple’s quest for information and help for their son’s complex medical condition has been aided by a small…

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Strawberrylicious balsamic strawberries

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Balsamic Strawberry Compote

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas and I make no apologies for that. I love all kinds of delicious foods, but…

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Farmers markets: A weekend tradition worth celebrating

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Parker Farmers Market The arrival of spring also means the much-anticipated arrival of farmers market season. There are few better weekend traditions than stepping…

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2021 Farmers Markets

By CPC | May 1, 2021

Castle Rock Farmers Market Outlets at Castle Rock 5050 Factory Shops Boulevard Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 19 – October 30 http://originalcastlerockfarmersmarket.com/ Centennial Farmers Market University Towne Center…

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Cooking with cast iron

By CPC | May 1, 2021
CastIron

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Hilda Trigoso Hilda Trigoso has had her cast iron pans for more than 20 years. “My mother-in-law back in Brazil was the influence for…

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Composting basics

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of ceramic countertop composing container.

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Sally Wagner, courtesy photo There are those who may think composting is dirty, gross, confusing and time consuming, but here is another look. Tossing…

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Centenarian is one tough cookie

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Ann Palmieri celebrating her 99th birthday on June 2, 2020.

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos On one of their annual trips to Hawaii, Ann Palmieri and her daughter, Michele, were on a sunset dinner cruise in Oahu watching the fire…

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Changing current brings happiness

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Tracey and Scott Ray

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Tracey Ray Tracey Ray is a wife, mother, daughter and business owner. She spent most of her life in Green River, Wyoming before moving…

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