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Discover how a state-of-the-art training facility shapes world-class athletes

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

  In addition to the athletes who live and train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, the complex welcomes approximately 130,000 visitors each year and offers guided tours daily. Pictured…

The secret to Generation X is revealed (born between 1964 to 1980) (Part four of a seven-part series)

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

As with each generation there are major events that occur (some horrific, others enjoyable and fun) that can’t help but influence and define a unique attitude and set of values.…

A motley crew: A veteran, drayman and sheriff are more Wildcat Mountain pioneers

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of “Walk with our Pioneers – A Collection,” by Alice M. Thompson In our July segment of Wildcat Lore, we encountered the Wolfensbergers, Reynolds and…

Douglas County reveals 2017 citizen survey results

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Information provided by Douglas County Consistent with the Board of Douglas County Commissioners’ commitment to open, transparent and accountable government, the Board retained consultants to conduct an independent survey of…

The Bibliophiliac’s Corner – “I Liked My Life”

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Article and photo 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…

Add digital school supplies to your list this fall

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

By Michelle Post On a recent visit to Walmart, I was surprised to see the school supply display. I could not believe it was already that time of the summer.…

Patriotic and dressed to a tee

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photo courtesy of Mandy Krause Pictured left to right: Neighbors and friends Matt Carlson, Jason Krause, Mandy Krause, Amy Carlson, Louise Melbye and Scott Melbye enjoyed…

The classic story of “Jack and the Beanstalk” takes center stage

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

​ The Rausch family are MCT alumni and performed as merchants and farmers in “Jack and the Beanstalk.” By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Dave Tweed On Saturday, July 22,…

A vision for bringing eye care abroad realized

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

Dr. Jason Ortman and Dr. Jamie Anderson of Castle Pines Eye Care are giving back globally by partnering with the OneSight organization to help bring a temporary eye care clinic…

Old Glory graces the parkway

By CPC | Aug 1, 2017

By Michelle Post; photo courtesy of Barb Findlay In true patriotic fashion and celebrating our nation’s independence for the Fourth of July weekend, Castle Pines Parkway was lined with five…

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