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BRE fifth-graders go to towne

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Cutline and photos by Kathy Fallert Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) fifth-graders learned some financial planning skills on Wednesday, September 6, as the students took on rolls from mayor to banker…

Mind the Gap

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Information provided by Douglas County The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is asking drivers to ‘Mind the Gap’ as part of a new safety campaign. The Gap is an 18-mile…

Using Google search tricks to become the fast and furious of research

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

By Michelle Post Performing research on Google used to suck hours out of my life, but that was before I learned about various Google search tricks (proper name is site…

Where to donate when disaster strikes

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of NASA Traditionally, the Angels Among Us segment features a different local nonprofit each month. With the many recent natural disasters, such as Hurricanes…

Colorado principals share leadership principles

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

The four DCSD principals who attended the Tointon Institute for Educational Change in Vail, left to right: Steve Getchell from Copper Mesa Elementary, Erin Carlson from South Ridge Elementary, Jennifer…

What’s your APPtitude? A puzzling device

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

By Amanda Merriman It has been a while since I downloaded a game app to my phone. Usually, I am reviewing requests to add games to my children’s devices. Yet,…

Castle Pines Veterinary Hospital heads up the street, updates name

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

By Kathy Fallert; photo courtesy of Brad Mahoney Dr. John Vickers cut the celebratory ribbon on September 14 for the Castle Pines Veterinary Hospital’s grand opening of its new location…

Finding inspiration and balance in bodybuilding

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Sharon Lewis at an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition. By Daniel Williams; photo courtesy of Sharon Lewis In late 2012, Sharon Lewis found herself in a time of transition. She had…

TTE kickball tournament is not just for kids at recess

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Team Pitch Perfect won the ninth annual TTE mother/son kickball tournament on September 8 at Coyote Ridge Park. By Lynne Marsala Basche; courtesy photos The ninth annual Timber Trail Elementary…

Air Force Academy

By CPC | Oct 1, 2017

Air Force Academy visit provides soaring day trip options Article and photos by John Basche World-renowned Cadet Chapel is an example of the “brutalist” style of architecture.   Less than…

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