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Cherokee Castle: A tale of five families

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Homes in the Cherokee Castle story, from hardscrabble homesteads to castles for society minions. Article and photos by Joe Gschwendtner In 1879, the Kansas Hansborough clan settled on East Plum…

Winter coats may be hazardous to children riding in car seats

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Information provided by CDOT Car Seats Colorado is reminding parents and caregivers that bulky winter coats pose a danger to children riding in car seats and should not be worn…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner “The Glass Forest”

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

By Amanda Merriman Connection writer Amanda Merriman admits she is hopelessly addicted to books. It has been this way nearly all her life. Every month she shares what she has…

Cutest Pet in the Pines Winner!

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Congratulations once again to Bruce Cochrane for being selected as The Connection’s Cutest Pet in the Pines for 2017. Bruce was happy to receive his gift basket containing treats, toys…

Permanent Superintendent Search

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Information provided by the Douglas County School District The Douglas County School District (DCSD) is seeking its next permanent superintendent.  The DCSD Board of Education has selected Ray and Associates (no…

Fair Foundation accepting nominations for Wall of Honor

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Do you know someone who deserves to be included on the Douglas County Fair Foundation’s Wall of Honor? The Wall of Honor is reserved for distinguished citizens of Douglas County…

Lagae Road connection to Happy Canyon Road complete

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

This photo is taken looking east on Happy Canyon Road at the intersection of the newly-constructed Lagae Road, expected to open by the end of February. The inset photo is…

Coworking morning at Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

By Susan Helton; photos courtesy of Amy Shanahan Entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers gathered January 8 at Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines for an informal morning of coworking: a…

Rock Canyon receives American Spirit Leader Award

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

The RCHS poms team recently won the Varsity Brands 2018 American Spirit Leader Award with an approximate retail value of $8,000. The program supports RCHS athletic events and programs at…

Christian Brothers Automotive owners embrace company and community

By CPC | Feb 1, 2018

Andrea and Steve Peterson own the Castle Rock Christian Brothers Automotive franchise and just opened their new Lone Tree location in January. By Elizabeth Wood West; photo courtesy of Andrea…

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