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Growing up Hollywood style

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of David DeFore and his wife, Kathy, in the Pacific Palisades

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of David DeFore David DeFore moved to The Village at Castle Pines in 2015 with his wife Kathy, after retiring from a successful 42-year…

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Colorado is home sweet home

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Phopto of Jay, Alex, Ashley and Hunter Byars at their home

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photo Neighbors Ashley and Jay Byars moved from Atlanta to Colorado almost 18 years ago. First living in Highlands Ranch, they settled in Castle Pines in…

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The heart of a volunteer program

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Marti Jones and her husband, Michael.

By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Marti Jones When Castle Rock Adventist Hospital was being built in 2010 and 2011, something told Marti Jones that she would one day have…

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Building homes with love

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Lynnette Baylor of Castle Pines

By Steve Whitlock; courtesy photos   Making a noticeable difference in the world is something people talk about. In March, Lynnette Baylor of Castle Pines and Andrea Corrales of Highlands…

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Mother – daughter teaching duo

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Molly (left) and Terry Mazat (right) are ready to deliver a day’s worth of hands-on learning.

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Molly Mazat Terry Mazat and her daughter Molly, remember a time when there was just a single gas station and no schools in Castle…

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Experienced hands taking over The Flower Shop at Castle Pines

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of flower arrangements

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Tiffany Ball “Flowers are in my blood and have always been a part of my life,” said Tiffany Ball. Tiffany’s great-grandmother was well known…

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Dreaming of Gold

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of figure skater Autumn Hall skates at a regional competition

Article and photo by Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photo There is an Olympic hopeful in our midst. Figure skater Autumn Hall (12) is a sixth grader at Rocky Heights Middle School…

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BolderBoulder reimagined for 2021

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Art for BolderBoulder

By Shaun Kernahan; courtesy photos A Memorial Day weekend staple in the state of Colorado since 1979, BolderBoulder began with around 2,700 participants. By 2004, it had become the world’s…

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Rock Canyon High School poms bring home the state title

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of RCHS poms who clinched the 5A state title.

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Christina Leone Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) poms dance team recently won the 5A State Championship, bringing the first poms state title to RCHS…

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Tinned fish: portable and sustainable

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photo Like the popularity of charcuterie boards and sourdough bread, tinned fish is having its moment. For pescatarians or anyone who enjoys seafood, tinned fish is…

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