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Castle Pines Cleaners

By CPC | Mar 1, 2021
Photo of Kay and Jack Yi

Simple pleasures and work Article and photo by Kathy Fallert Jack and Kay Yi stay very busy with dry cleaning and wet cleaning. The second owners of Castle Pines Cleaners,…

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Jimmy and Lasinda Crane – Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant

By CPC | Jan 1, 2021
Photo of Jimmy and Lasinda Crane who enjoy traveling.

Italian simplicity with a rustic touch By Kathy Fallert, photos courtesy of Lasinda Crane October 1, 2020 was a special day for Jimmy and Lasinda Crane, owners of Cranelli’s Italian…

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Debbi Haynie – Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

By CPC | Dec 1, 2020
Photo of Debbi Haynie’s favorite activities – hosting a senior mystery trip

Crafter discovers her career in a most serendipitous way Debbi Haynie, 19-year resident of the Stonecroft neighborhood in Castle Pines, has lived in many places throughout the United States –…

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Dave Whalen, Country Club at Castle Pines

By CPC | Nov 1, 2020

Enjoying all that Colorado has to offer By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of the Whalen family Few transplants have embraced the Colorado lifestyle as quickly and enthusiastically as Dave Whalen.…

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Mark Brinkerhoff, Brinkerhoff Hospitality

By CPC | Oct 1, 2020
Mark Brinkerhoff with his father

Adventures in life and in the kitchen By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Jo Brinkerhoff Mark Brinkerhoff’s passion for hospitality runs deep, with roots in Douglas County that have brought…

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Dr. Randy Snook, Advanced Integrative Medicine

By CPC | Sep 1, 2020
Photo of the Snooks at Turkey Rock Trot in 2019

Nontraditional works for them By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Julie Snook   Dr. Randy Snook, a 24-year resident of Glen Oaks and his wife of 18 years, Julie Snook,…

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Mike Hernandez, The Office Co.

By CPC | Aug 1, 2020
Photo of owner Mike Hernandez very hands-on at work.

The kitchen is his office By Shaun Kernahan; photos courtesy of the Hernandez family Born in Southern California, Mike Hernandez moved to Guadalajara, Mexico when he was just a baby.…

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Brandon Nudd, Castle Rock Adventist Hospital

By CPC | Jul 1, 2020
Photo of Brandon Nudd

At the hospital helm By Kathy Fallert; photos courtesy of Brandon Nudd     Relative newcomer to Douglas County, resident Brandon Nudd moved to Colorado in 2018 to become the…

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Berg Haus

By CPC | Jun 1, 2020

Welcome to the community Article and photos by Shaun Kernahan Bruce Ringgenberg, majority owner and manager of Berg Haus, Castle Pines newest bar and grill is no stranger to opening…

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Kim Heidemann, Union An American Bistro

By CPC | Apr 1, 2020
Photo of husband Anthony with Union owner and chef Kim Heidemann.

Around the world to the kitchen By Kathy Fallert; courtesy photos Kim Heidemann was originally a chef and one of six partners at Union An American Bistro located in Castle…

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