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Aloe vera: more than décor

By CPC | Jul 27, 2023
close up of aloe vera plant

The healthful plant compounds in aloe vera are contained within each leaf, which has a water-filled tissue or gel that many people associate with aloe vera products.  The gel contains…

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What is in your energy drink?

By CPC | Jul 27, 2023
various kinds of energy drink cans on shelves

The popularity of energy drinks and energy shots has spiked significantly since 2020 and sales in the U.S. are nearly $12 billion.  People are relying on the stimulants in energy…

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Cricket is calling

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of teen holding cricket ball

The Swaminathan family enjoys sports, particularly cricket.  After living in Castle Pines for two years, Advait (15) will be a sophomore at Rock Canyon High School this fall, and Anirudh…

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Men’s group more than meets the eye

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
closer photo of men exercising outside

A group of men have come together to form a local chapter of F3, which stands for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith.  F3 Castle Pines, a part of F3 Nation, was…

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Drive FORE annual golf tournament

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of 4 golfers outside

The Douglas County Community Foundation recently hosted its annual Drive FORE DCCF golf tournament fundraiser at Ravenna, raising nearly $80,000.   Information and photos provided by DCCF

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Tomatoes boost nutrition

By CPC | Jul 1, 2023
photo of colorful tomatoes

Tomatoes are in season, and many residents are plucking them right off the vine in their own backyards or taking them home from the farmers market or grocery store.  Tomatoes…

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Loving the skin she is in

By CPC | May 28, 2023

The Hamlet resident Marco Fields is a mother, businesswoman, volunteer, champion for women and one of 70 million people in the world who are living with vitiligo, an autoimmune disease…

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Rock Canyon High School Spring Signing Day

By CPC | May 28, 2023

There were 11 students from Rock Canyon High School who signed letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level. It takes a great deal of discipline and…

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The appeal of peels

By CPC | May 28, 2023

After using a vegetable peeler, don’t throw the peels, skins and stalks of produce away! Turns out, there are many valuable nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in those…

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NFL Flag football championships

By CPC | May 28, 2023

  Photos and caption by Julie Matuszewski

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