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An old friend helps Surrey Ridge resident meet new ones

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

CJ Hahn with Bessie outside his home in Surrey Ridge. The old gas pump is another of his restoration projects. By Amy Shanahan, photos by Amy Shanahan and courtesy of…

Timber Trail challenges students to “dive in” to good books

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

Alyce Todd, co-manager of education at the Downtown Aquarium, makes a special presentation at Timber Trail Elementary to launch the school’s “Dive Into Reading” literacy program. Article and photos by…

Farmers markets provide fall’s bounty

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

Local produce is at its best this month. Check out a local farmers market for tasty, locally-grown fruits and veggies fresh from the fields. By Lisa Crockett Fall is in…

Brownie Troop 3719 March in Douglas Count Fair Parade

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

Castle Pines Brownies representing Troop 3719 marched in the Douglas County fair parade on August 6 in Castle Rock to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts. The girls wore…

TTE Move-a-Thon to raise funds, fun

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

Teacher Tony Greene, Building Engineer Kevin Hall, and teacher Nick Newman competed in a tricycle race at Timber Trail Elementary. The race was part of an assembly held to generate…

Helping Hands reach out to a neighbor in need

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

By Patte Smith with photos provided by DERA Renee Gorman is a wonderful woman, a great mom, and she has Stage IV breast cancer. Like most moms she is crazy…

American Academy raises first flag

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

Cadet, Junior, Brownie, and Daisy troops all joined forces to honor the flag in AA’s first flag raising ceremony. Article by Kathy Dunker with photos by ReaMichelle Jakubowski American Academy…

STEM Hybrid school offers new options

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

by Mary Elizabeth Johnson and submitted by Marti Bacon STEM Hybrid (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a new school connected to the STEM Academy located in Highlands Ranch. Its…

Grade schoolers make lemonade for worthy cause

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

Ten-year-old Taylor Muckel (seated, at left), along with her friend Kara Lencke (seated, at right) and younger brother Kyle (seated, front) sold lemonade to friends and neighbors to raise money…

Open house to review North Meadows Extension options

By CPC | Sep 1, 2011

by Elizabeth Wood West The Town of Castle Rock will be hosting a public open house on Thursday, September 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the commons area…

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