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This Month in The Connection

Colorado seed vault preserves our food future

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Anaheim Chili Pepper seed packet

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of Bonnie Kirkegaard Colorado is home to one of the world’s largest collections of seeds, genetic material for livestock, microbes, and endangered plants. The facility,…

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A Lifetime of learning

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020

By Bryan Goodland One of the keys to maintaining mental health as one ages is to continually seek out challenges for the brain. There is more and more evidence that…

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The power of an e-bike

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Avid e-bikers Dave and Carolyn Richardson

Article and photos by Lynn Zahorik On most any day, you can spy Dave Richardson zipping down the streets of Castle Pines on his electric bike (e-bike). In fact, he…

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Detectorist and treasure hunter

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of René Mills with her metal detectorist

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Lynne Basche When you are a metal detectorist, ring finder and treasure hunter like René Mills of Castle Rock, you are going to have…

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Bringing music to life

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020

Information provided by Bringing Music to Life In August, Bringing Music to Life (BMTL) donated more than 500 instruments to 36 schools throughout Colorado as a culmination of the organization’s…

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From Hawkeye to cowboy: A man in full

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Dennis Niewoehner on his beloved horse, Wrangle

By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of Dennis Niewoehner To know The Village at Castle Pines neighbor Dennis Niewoehner is to appreciate a spirited romantic and driven man. Now 74, his…

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CEO who loves CO

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Stephanie and Stewart Vanderwilt at Electra Lake near Durango.

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Stewart Vanderwilt “I’ve always had a strong connection to Colorado,” said Stewart Vanderwilt, Colorado Public Radio (CPR) president and CEO. Vanderwilt stepped into the…

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Soulful art with meaning

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Babtkis at an art fair

Article and photo by Kathy Fallert; photo courtesy of Cassandra Babtkis Cassandra Babtkis is an artist with a great deal of intuition. Originally from California, Babtkis relocated to Colorado in…

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CU Buffs walk with purpose

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Hansen and Harmon at Fort Carson

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; courtesy photos Just prior to returning to school, two sophomores from the University of Colorado – Josh Harmon and Brad Hansen – whose roots run deep…

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Words of worth

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of Christy Kloter’s leadership classroom is open and ready

By Julie Matuszewski; photos courtesy of Christy Kloter Even though there are several changes to school this year, one thing remains constant for Christy Kloter – her excitement and desire…

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