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Etymology with Anthonette – September 2026

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

To all of you wordsmiths: the word curriculum may come into play on Back to School Night or it may come up in your job search when you are asked…

The Elevated Edit – September 2026

By CPC | Aug 27, 2026

Oh, Dear Readers, have I got an opportunity for you! I think you already know how much Mrs. A loves a party; well, let’s talk about getting together with our…

Games & Puzzles – September 2026

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

Crossword By Susan Helton   Across 1. Ever 6. Eyes’ jump while reading 13. Red Sea peninsula 14. Frog, for one 15. Express displeasure 16. Excellent, in England 17. Blind…

Colorado living: About the State Capitol

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

With its brilliant gold dome, Colorado’s State Capitol building is a distinctive sight in downtown Denver. Nearly as old as the state itself, the main part of the building was…

Deckers: A river runs through it

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

Discovering natural beauty for the first time always inspires. Consider the upper South Platte River Valley. If names like Trumbull, Nighthawk, Twin Cedars, Ox Yoke (once home to Governor Elias…

DAR bench dedication to Castle Rock

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

To commemorate Colorado’s 150th and America’s 250th birthdays, the Castle Rock Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) commissioned a memorial bench for the Town…

Garden Club lends a hand

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

The Village at Castle Pines Garden Club’s (Garden Club) successful Help & Hope Center (H&H) donation drive was held in July. Community generosity continued with an additional donation opportunity one…

Steel was shattered but not America’s resolve

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

It has been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the deadliest in our nation’s history. There were 2,977 victims killed, including 40 in Pennsylvania, 184 at…

Fresh and fruity fall salad days

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

I have a confession to make: I have bad avocado management skills. I have worked hard over the decades to curtail waste in my kitchen, decrying the loss of money…

Weighted vests for health

By CPC | Aug 25, 2026

It has become more common to see people wearing a weighted vest while walking or working out. The extra weight increases the difficulty and intensity of activity, with benefits including…

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