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Life after the wall: A German merger

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

A postcard highlighting many of Dresden’s architectural wonders as they stand today, rebuilt and celebrated. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photos Scant months after the Berlin Wall came…

Buffalo Ridge Elementary fosters student leaders

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

By Celeste McNeil; courtesy photo Student government is the most well-known example of school-based student leadership groups. But the opportunities at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) are much broader. BRE hosts…

Fluid transition for the Castle Pines Metro District

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

Burt Knight, CPMD district manager By Joe Gschwendtner; photos courtesy of the Castle Pines Metropolitan District On September 16, the Castle Pines Metropolitan District (CPMD) welcomed Burt Knight, P.E. as…

What’s your APPtitude? Feeling haunted? Check out Ghost Observer

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

By Kathy Fallert Ghost Observer is an entertaining camera tool that shows ghosts around you in an augmented reality experience. In other words, the app uses a technology that superimposes…

EpiPens presence in schools provides safeguard

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

An EpiLocker on the wall has stock epinephrine for emergencies. Article and photo by Lynn Zahorik Within the halls of every Douglas County School District (DCSD) school is a yellow…

Fitness court under construction in Elk Ridge Park

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

Information provided by the City of Castle Pines Get ready for an exercise experience like no other. The City of Castle Pines is building an outdoor fitness court in Elk…

Simple and satisfying carrot soup

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett October is the month of orange, one last burst of color as the season changes. It’s such a fallish hue, with the cozy connotation…

Community makeover extreme football style

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

The Rock Canyon High School football program spent a day working on neighborhood improvements as part of a community service project put together by the Touchdown Club, the program’s booster…

Human books needed for Human Library event

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

Information provided by Douglas County Libraries Real people with real stories and issues, that is what the Human Library is about. Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is thrilled to bring the…

Students search for answers and cures using biotechnology

By CPC | Oct 1, 2019

Rock Canyon High School biotechnology students Sabine Manske (left) and Berlin Barnett (right) wrap up their presentation and prepare to answer questions from potential investors. Article and photos by Jana…

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