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National Charity League –

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

Community mother-daughter teams work to make a better community By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photos courtesy of the Elevation Chapter of National Charity League Douglas County’s Elevation Chapter of National Charity…

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Uruguay: A most pleasant surprise

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Sandwiched softly between Brazil and Argentina is Uruguay, a compact, laid-back progressive republic. Independent since 1828, she is stable and urbane. Likened for decades…

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The Blue Zones

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Map of Blue Zones

Article and photo by Lisa Nicklanovich Who doesn’t want to know the secrets to living a long, healthy life? The Blue Zones, areas of the world that boast the most…

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Discuss the state of modern manners

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

Dear Reader, I look to the New Year with much enthusiasm. A new year, a fresh start, and a perfect time to discuss the state of modern manners. According to…

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Winter water plants and trees

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Tree Drip Line area

By Patte Smith with information provided by Colorado State University Extension Colorado is experiencing a very dry year with little moisture. Winter months can be hard on trees, shrubs and…

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Empowering the heroes of Christmas

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

Article and photos by Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Josh Pruitt, Ivywild Visuals This holiday season, Journey Church in Castle Pines empowered parents and guardians to be the true heroes…

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Food Fight

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of canned goods howing expiration dates

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photo Domestic tranquility is alive and well in my home, at least until my wife, Barb, and I get into pantry war games. Then we become,…

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Treat yourself in the New Year

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Keto Peanut Butter cookies

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I’m on a roll. I’m in the zone. I’m eating to live, not living to eat. These are all the things I tell myself…

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Dining a la outdoors

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Cranelli's igloo dining

By Bryan Goodland; courtesy photo As winter weather and snow begins to roll in, the thought of dining outside doesn’t sound very appetizing. Area restaurants have come up with some…

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Colorado’s restaurant crisis and Douglas County

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

By Elizabeth Wood West As Coloradans approach the one-year mark of living with COVID-19 and executive health orders, some disturbing numbers are showing how hard the restaurant industry has been…

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