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RHMS students make history at National History Day

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Ella Miller (left), Sophia McHenry (center) and Sadie Rowe (right) took their National History Day website project “444 Days in Captivity: Iran Hostage Crisis” all the way to nationals, taking…

The goatherd life: Interview with Michael Padilla

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Michael Padilla, goatherd for Goat Green, smiles as he shares his experiences tending weed-controlling goats. Article and photos by Barbara Neff Though Michael Padilla, age 32, grew up in the…

A lemonade stand worth the stop

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Lemonade stand girls from left to right: Izzy Kliner, Alexa Benda, Zoey Benda and Clara Geuzaine. By Elise Brassell; photos courtesy of Kali Benda It is said that when kids…

Gluten Free; not always glamorous

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Catalin Varela In recent years the gluten-free diet has gone from being a medical necessity for many individuals to a trend diet that has caught lots of media attention.…

The mystery woman at Hidden Pond

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Joe Gschwendtner; courtesy photo In 2003, Castle Pines Village excavations gave rise to a Nancy Drew-style mystery. While digging utility trenches for Hidden Pond Road, construction workers uncovered the…

County launches new smartphone-accessible tool to observe wait times

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Information and photo provided by Douglas County What if your smartphone was also your gateway to the real-time waiting room experience at Douglas County’s Motor Vehicle, Driver License, or Recording…

Senior Citizens Day, August 21

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

By Patte Smith Attention older adults and families with seniors … Get your party hats on to celebrate the accomplishments and positive impacts older adults have contributed to our community…

Congratulations, Lynn & Steve!

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

The Connection account manager Lynn Zahorik and her husband, Steve, celebrated their wedding anniversary at Sierra in Lone Tree. We invite you to share your celebration pics with us, too!

Retirement philosophies vary wildly

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Douglas County residents Tom Compher and Debbie MacCary are retirees who have structured retirement differently. Article and photo by Barbara Neff As the retirement option presents itself, some embrace it…

A new and improved Daniels Park

By CPC | Aug 1, 2018

Article and photo by Daniel Williams; photo courtesy of Douglas County As hikers, cyclists and tourists may have noticed this summer, much of Daniels Park, including the roadway between Daniels…

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