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Birth of the model train

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020
Model train

By Bryan Goodland Many people grew up with a small model train circling the Christmas tree. In the 1800s the railroad and trains were an integral part of everyone’s lives.…

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Gift giving outside of the holiday box

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020

By Lisa Nicklanovich Like everything this year, gift giving might look different this holiday season. At the heart of it, giving a gift is a way to reconnect with the…

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Singapore: Asia for the tepid

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020

Article and photo by Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photo Singapore, you say? I first visited Singapore in 1987 and last in 2017. It stunned my senses both then and now. Once…

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Holiday tipping etiquette

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020

Mrs. Abramovitz, would you talk to us about holiday tipping? – CC Yes, dear ones, tipping can be one of the most stressful and confusing aspects of etiquette; add in…

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The Polar Express – Do you hear the bells ringing?

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020
Photo of cover of The Polar Express Book

By Lisa Nicklanovich The description inscribed on the book jacket of the beloved holiday book The Polar Express cannot be said better: “A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve,…

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Books and bundt cakes

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020
stack of books

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Mindy Burns Of the 500 books Graham Burns has “read” so far, his favorite is That’s Not My Elephant… or any of the Usborne…

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December Crossword Puzzle

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020
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Colorado Colossus: General William Palmer

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020
Photo of William Jackson Palmer

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos Before Castle Rock and New Memphis were settled, a traveler on the First Territorial Road (Daniels Park and later, Santa Fe), would have seen a…

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Boreas Pass railroad:

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020

an outdoor adventure into the past Article and photos by Claire Bauer, intern writer; courtesy photo Colorado is home to many historically rich sites that were once hubs of commerce,…

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Christmas Tree Recycling

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020

Information provided by Douglas County Christmas trees may be recycled at free facilities located in Douglas County. Trees are mulched, and the mulch is available at some locations to residents…

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