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This Month in The Connection

New Year’s countdown…

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

Cookie Clocks Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Ingredients: 6 ounces white molding chocolate 12 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo) Tube of prepared white decorator icing 3 ounces black…

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Living wills and advance medical directives

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

By Patte Smith with information provided by the Colorado Bar Association Individuals, no matter the age, may benefit from having a living will and an advance medical directive. These legal…

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Age is just a number: Advantages to hiring “mature” workers

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

By Elizabeth Wood West Business owners and managers have a set of metrics that they use when hiring workers. How important to them is age when looking at a potential…

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Water your brain and your body

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

Information provided by Harvard Medical School and the Mayo Clinic “I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man.” – Henry David Thoreau An adult human brain…

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For the love of golf, among other things

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Leslie Ludolph and her husband, Doug.

By Chris Michlewicz; photo courtesy of Leslie Ludolph Leslie Ludolph looked forward to golfing on the lush, hallowed grounds of Pinehurst golf course in North Carolina last year. Like many…

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Entrepreneur builds business on strength

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of the Carson family

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Angela Carlson “Follow your passion” is a phrase commonly used when looking to pursue something new in life. Growing up with entrepreneurial parents, resident…

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Where hearts and minds connect

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Jane Lenz from Timber Trail Elementary School

By Julie Matuszewski; photo courtesy of Jane Lenz This month, Jane Lenz celebrates 30 years with the Douglas County School District (DCSD). A Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) teacher of 15…

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Prolific mask makers in Castle Pines

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Brooke working on masks.

By Steve Whitlock; photos courtesy of Holley Ferrel Two girls in the Castle Pines area have made a big difference sewing masks and donating them to those in need. Annabelle…

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Start the New Year off right, left, right, left…

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021

By Patte Smith; photo courtesy of the Grant family This January 1, head outside to get some exercise and enjoy the beauty of nature. First Day Hikes are held throughout…

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Inner strength found through loss

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Ashley Jones

By Shaun Kernahan; photos courtesy of the Jones family The biggest hurdle in the life of a 14-year-old should be transitioning to high school, but for Ashley Jones, it was…

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