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Holiday Fun in Castle Pines

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

Colorado raises minimum wage

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

By Chris Bonham On January 1, the minimum wage in the state of Colorado will jump to $7.78 an hour. This new wage, which is assessed and adjusted annually to…

Quick computer clicks to help cooks

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

By Lisa Crockett In January, I typically inventory the kitchen and clean out all the goodies that have become fixtures in our home. Gone are the chocolate chips, butter, and…

Fencing fever strikes DCS Montessori

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

The fencing group at DCMS under the leadership of national fencing competitor, Eva Heinrich, came home with six medals from their first tournament on December 15. DCSM fencing students show…

Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation partners with Douglas County to protect open space; prevent landfill

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

By Elizabeth Wood West The Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation’s (CRCF) recent purchase of a 215-acre piece of land known as the Henry property, and the Board of County Commissioners’…

Schedule a practice or plan a gathering at Castle Pines’ parks and fields

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

By Elean Gersack Planning a team practice, family gathering, or party during the next few months? There are many great parks in Castle Pines available by reservation. The Castle Pines…

From Russia, with love

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

   Castle Pines author Teresa Travous Hull has written and published “Love’s Complete: A Russian Adoption Journey” based on her own experience in adopting her daughter. By Lisa Crockett; photo…

Hope and help never end at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

The staff at BRE embraces the power of giving during the holidays. Article and photos by Elean Gersack One of the things that makes Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) so…

Timber Trail gives the gift of food

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Timber Team, the student council at Timber Trail Elementary, headed up a food and supplies drive for the Douglas/Elbert task force in December. They…

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office gains international honors

By CPC | Jan 1, 2013

Sheriff David A. Weaver (pictured far left) with his command staff proudly pose in front of the Justice Center in Castle Rock after receiving national recognition for program excellence. By…

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