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What’s your APPtitude? AllTrails app gets you hiking your way

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

By Kathy Fallert There’s nothing I enjoy more than a challenging hike, especially one that takes me to a waterfall at the end. If you do much hiking, you know…

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Household Chemical Roundup

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Article and photos by Terri Wiebold On Saturday, August 10, the Tri-County Health Department will host its annual drive-through Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup in Highlands Ranch at Shea Stadium,…

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School funding impacts kindergarten options

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Carefree and enjoying the final weeks of summer, incoming kindergarteners play on the equipment at Elk Ridge Park before a T-ball game. Article and photos by Carin R. Kirkegaard In…

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The real Germany: Tourist mecca, tumultuous history

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Step into the past and ride the old Soviet-era trolleys still in use in Lviv. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner Having visited Germany almost annually since 1953 and being…

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E-subscribers win FREE tickets

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

“Thanks for mailing us tickets to see the Outlaws lacrosse game.  What a night …. three rain delays [but still fun]!”  – Linda and Ted Blank By Terri Wiebold; courtesy photos…

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The Food Lab: Fresh lemonade by the glass

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Make a simple syrup: Bring one cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan on the stove. As soon as the water…

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Arkansas River

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Rafting the wild Arkansas River Article and photo by Michelle Post C P C – Thursday, August 01, 2019 I love river rafting. I was first introduced to it in…

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exploring history and heritage

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Biz Hansen Taglit is the Hebrew word for discovery. Taglit-Birthright Israel, also known as Birthright, is a not-for-profit educational organization that sponsors free 10-day…

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Rocky Heights Middle School welcomes new principal

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Chris Cooke is the new principal at RHMS. By Celeste McNeil; photos courtesy of Chris Cooke Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) embraces change as the 2019-2020 school year begins. Chris…

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Chasing records and breaking them

By CPC | Aug 1, 2019

Avery Tomlinson swimming the breast stroke at a Castle Crocs summer swim meet. By Carin R. Kirkegaard; photo courtesy of the Tomlinson family Avery Tomlinson swam the 50 meter breaststroke…

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