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A race to the finish for troop 365

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Corin Meibos Local Boy Scout Troop 365 was busy in 2019. Boys in the troop earned 12 Eagle Scout ranks in 12 months. Eagle…

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Slovenia Gem of former Yugoslavia

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner In 2005, my wife and I discovered this diamond in the rough. Rough, as Slovenia was still drying out from the oppressive former Communist…

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Caring for those we love

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

By Bryan Goodland At some point everyone has to come to terms with aging relatives. Are you prepared to take on the care for an aging parent, grandparent or relative?…

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Girl Scouts earn highest honors

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020
Photo of girls scout sewing project

By Avery Bjorklund, student writer; photos courtesy of Liz Bjorklund Festively-dressed Girl Scouts helped make the holidays extra special for seniors at Legacy Village of Castle Pines by delivering homemade…

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Bringing Music to Life

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020
Photo of Pete Chambers brings musical instruments to kids

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photo courtesy of Steve Blatt Numerous studies show that introducing music into the lives of children is beneficial. From improving IQ levels to increasing happiness, music…

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Shake things up for St. Patty’s Day with this shake

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

The Food Lab

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A taste of spring in this veggie-packed side dish

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020
Photo of Italian Spinach with Garbanzo Beans and Raisins

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I have an aspirational collection of cookbooks. Sure, the internet is a virtually limitless source of ideas and inspiration for what I might do…

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Meet the Anguianos of Happy Canyon

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

By Steve Whitlock; photo courtesy of Jason Anguiano Jason Anguiano and Gina Anguiano are multi-generation Colorado natives – both born and raised in the inner city of Denver. They grew…

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Detective Shannon Jensen: determined and tenacious

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Shannon Jensen Hard work, dedication and tenacity are more than mere adjectives; they have shaped the life of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Detective…

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Teaching the Autism community trades

By CPC | Mar 1, 2020

By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photo courtesy of Harry Abramovitz Creativity can be expressed in a myriad of ways. If lucky, creating can also become a viable option for a career.…

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