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The weather outside is frightful, but it will not stop porch pirates

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

By Lynne Marsala Basche It used to be that researching the best deals and placing orders for the perfect presents were the most stressful parts of holiday shopping. Now, however,…

Kids, kicks, catches, touchdowns and fun at Super Bowl V at Elk Ridge Park

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Castle Pines Athletics Castle Pines Athletics wrapped up another season of NFL Flag Football in Castle Pines. Season playoffs were held on Friday,…

Register for CodeRED for Douglas County emergencies

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

Information provided by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Life can change with just a moment’s notice, so it is important for emergency response personnel to be able to connect with…

Students shine in annual regional art show

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

By Lynne Marsala Basche; photos courtesy of Wendy Wilson This year, 10 Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) students participated in the Highlands Ranch Regional Art Show, which was held at Douglas…

Fitness 1440 owners celebrate new business

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

Fitness 1440 owners (shown left to right) Vince and Jennifer Calvanese, Wind Dee and Russ Stallings, opened their new fitness club in Canyon Fitness’ former space in Castle Pines Village.…

RHMS yearbook students participate in Journalism Day

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

Rocky Heights Middle School yearbook staff participated in Journalism Day at Colorado State University in October. Submitted by Kira Zizzo, RHMS student; photo courtesy of Julien Bouquet On October 19,…

Thank you

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

While compiling the list of our 2017 business partners, I was again reminded of how important the businesses are in this community and how far we have come together. Two…

Meet Victor Mitchell; entrepreneur, family man and political candidate

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

Victor Mitchell By Susan Helton; photos courtesy of the Mitchell family Castle Pines Village (CPV) neighbor Victor Mitchell, a former state lawmaker from 2007 to 2009, is in the Republican…

RCHS National Merit commended scholars

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of RCHS Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) had 15 National Merit Commended Scholars. These students were in the top 3.3 percent of the 1.5 million…

The power of questioning to increase critical thinking, common sense and creativity

By CPC | Dec 1, 2017

By Michelle Post I love the written word.  One of my favorite writers, Mark Batterson, in his book “A Trip Around the Sun” discussed the observation that children ask roughly…

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