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DCL offers resources to small businesses

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021

Information provided by Douglas County Libraries Budding entrepreneurs have a valuable resource providing a hand up in developing a working business model for an inspirational idea. Douglas County Libraries (DCL)…

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Crumbl Cookies

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021

Welcome to the cookie Crumbl Article and photo by Terri Wiebold As the parent of two college students, my credit card was no stranger to Crumbl Cookies, the Utah-based bakery…

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A classic winter pastime: Skating at Evergreen Lake

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021
Evergreen Lake House stands the Peggy Fleming sculpture

Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski Growing up in North Dakota, it was not uncommon to find an ice rink and warming hut at every park or elementary school. In…

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New and improved: a kitchen renovation

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021
Photo of before and after kitchen improvement

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Julie Thelander When Julie and Erik Thelander bought their home in the Winterberry neighborhood five years ago, there was little inventory available. They chose…

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Planning ahead for the 2021 camping season

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021
Camping in Colorado

Article and photos by Chris Michlewicz If you’re into camping and experiencing the full breadth of what Colorado’s natural lands have to offer, now’s the time to reserve those awe-inspiring…

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To Sedalia with Love

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021
Photo of Minnie Love

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Fern Adams The town of Sedalia has been a backdrop to many remarkable life journeys. It speaks highly of Douglas County’s allure that a…

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Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation receives DAR award

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021

Information and photo provided by Mount Rosa Chapter of the DAR The Mount Rosa Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a National Certificate Award…

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Random acts of kindness

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021

Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week February 15-21 and RAK Day February 17 by showing appreciation for others, taking action when others are in need and instilling kindness in…

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Stockholm in winter

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021
Photo of view north with Skeppsholmen Island.

Article by Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos Years ago, I consulted for Swedish battery manufacturer, OPTIMA. Normally, a fair-weather traveler, a meeting at headquarters called me to Stockholm in the winter.…

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Bookworms use influencer-based avenue for exploring new titles

By CPC | Feb 1, 2021
Bibliophile Corner Books

By Chris Michlewicz; courtesy photo Most in-person book clubs are on hiatus due to the coronavirus, but avid readers are finding a new way to consume and discuss books with…

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