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This Month in The Connection

Jr. PGA Drive, Chip and Putt competition makes stop at The Ridge

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Making his second appearance at the Drive, Chip and Putt competition, Blake Cartwright was a tough competitor. Article and photos by Lynn Zahorik The Ridge at Castle Pines was the…

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A tale of two desserts

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Each month as I decide what foods to write about, I take into consideration what is fresh and appealing, and also what might fit…

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Life changing moments – at home and abroad

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Krista Taylor on a medical mission in Honduras with her translator, Diego, who she said, “giggled all day long at my ‘Spanglish’ and our little pet bird who tapped on…

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Learning through volunteering

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Castle Pines residents Ali Merritt (left) and Ellie Olsen (right) volunteered at Legacy Village’s Hawaiian-themed day. The two volunteers got residents to join in on the hula hooping (without breaking…

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Cheese Louise! The dairy industry in Douglas County

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Scott Terhark Collection, Douglas County History Research Center, Douglas County Libraries Not long after the Homestead Act opened the West, some Douglas County settlers…

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Mountain adventure with a patriotic touch

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

For more information, visit aspenhistory.org/tours-sites/independence-ghost-town and www.aspenchamber.org/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-independence-pass. Article and photos by Susan Helton For something different to do for Independence Day, how about a unique adventure with a patriotic touch?…

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Field day, another way

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Aurora firefighter Clay Thomasson got in on the field action while American Academy students Cassidy Anderson and Natalie Barber tried to convince Thomasson to spray color his hair. Article and…

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2 Blondes All Breed Rescue

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Dogs looking for forever homes By Elise Brassell; photos courtesy of the Mellor family As any dog lover can tell you, underneath all that fur, beyond their love of people…

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Mother Nature didn’t stop the party at Food Truck Frenzy

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

By Terri Wiebold; photos by Lynn Zahorik and courtesy of Jimmy Dozer The residents of Castle Pines and surrounding communities came out in force to enjoy the Castle Pines Chamber…

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The Food Lab: Super simple strawberry freezer jam

By CPC | Jul 1, 2019

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Yields about 6 cups of jam. Prepare fruit Remove the stems from strawberries and chop them roughly, then mash the fruit with a potato…

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