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Ashley’s Book Nook

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Leaving Cleveland by Steven H. Begleiter Leaving Cleveland follows the story of aspiring photographer Sam Cohen as he navigates the highs and lows of the celebrity art world in New York City. Sam decides to leave his family business, move away from Cleveland, and make a name for himself in the big city. NYC in […]

Colorado Co-ops Recognized for Reaching Cybersecurity Goals

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The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association recognized 20 electric cooperatives at its second annual Co-op Cyber Tech Conference in May. Three Colorado electric co-ops were among the group. The co-ops met 10 cybersecurity goals under the national association’s new voluntary program that helps co-ops advance their cybersecurity posture.  In a brief ceremony in May, representatives […]

Courting Fun

Two people playing pickleball on an outdoor court with a net in the middle. One player is wearing a visor and skirt, the other is in shorts and bright shoes. Trees and houses in the background.

By Sally Huss Photos by Kylee Coleman  You might be wondering what all the fuss is about — this thing called “pickleball.” It has nothing to do with pickles and very little to do with a regular ball. It is the latest fad spreading across the country. If you haven’t caught the bug already, you […]

The Basics of Residential Solar

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By Amy Higgins The sun has powered lives since our predecessors used glass to reflect the sun’s rays and create fire. Over the centuries, the sun’s power potential was further realized, altered and adapted to its present form where solar panels can convert sunlight into electricity. Today, people across the globe are installing residential solar […]

Pizza Pasta Salad

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Hot dogs are satisfying with the standard ketchup, mustard and relish toppings, but Denverite Eliza Cross takes this meaty ingredient to another level in her recent cookbook Hot Diggity Dog: 65 Great Recipes Using Brats, Hot Dogs, and Sausages. For every meal imaginable — breakfasts, brunches, sandwiches and side dishes — Cross reveals delicious options […]

Lovely Lavender

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By Vicki Spencer, Master Gardener The first time I attended the Denver Botanic Gardens Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms, I was amazed. As a volunteer at the well-established Denver Botanic Gardens, I was interested in seeing the development of an historic farm with quaint buildings and newly added gardens. My lavender-loving sister lives near the […]