Author: Libby Kinder
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Exploring presidential homes and museums | Such A Fine Sight to See
If you have a yen for history and Americana, listen up! The National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration oversee a slew of fascinating sites where you can be immersed in eras past, focusing on the captivating lives of American Presidents, their wives, and families. A few of these sites are a…
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Exploring presidential homes and museums | Such A Fine Sight to See
If you have a yen for history and Americana, listen up! The National Park Service, and the National Archives and Records Administration oversee a slew of fascinating sites where you can be immersed in eras past, focusing on the captivating lives of American Presidents, their wives, and families. A few of these sites are a…
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Best & Brightest: A commitment to global service
The ambitions of Luke Chung center on changing people’s lives and creating a better world. As he begins college in the fall at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, his progress toward his goals continues the accomplishments forged in elementary and high school. Chung explains that he will gain skills at West Point…
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Best & Brightest: Impacting change through filmmaking
As a high school senior, Kyle Blasi has a clear focus on his career aspirations: “Documentary filmmaking is a means to make change,” he observes, “amplify voices, and I hope to make a difference around the world as a traveling filmmaker.” Blasi’s future plans are currently in a holding pattern. His dream is to spend a year at the…
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Best & Brightest: Emphasis on service and connecting communities
As a high school sophomore, Greta Kelley learned the true meaning of the popular song lyrics: “Even when I lose, I’m winning.” When she lost the Student Council election that year, she felt she was losing her position as a school leader. “But in reality”, says Kelley, “that loss gave me time to listen…to ask questions that no…
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Best & Brightest: Merging physics and philosophy
In the fall, Koen Beaver will begin studying at Columbia University in New York City, majoring in physics, and possibly minoring in philosophy. He relishes researching and exploring the similarities and differences between these two disciplines, both of which are concerned with fundamental questions about the universe. Beaver stresses his personal philosophy to refrain from being one-dimensional,…
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Go for the gold in Golden | Such a Fine Sight too See
Gotta get outta town, and go to Golden! You will find a perfect getaway less than a 2-hour drive from Colorado Springs. What awaits is one of the friendliest, most welcoming towns in Colorado. The arch spanning Washington Avenue in the historic downtown area sets the tone, and says it all: “Howdy Folks – Welcome…
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Go for the gold in Golden | Such a Fine Sight too See
Gotta get outta town, and go to Golden! You will find a perfect getaway less than a 2-hour drive from Colorado Springs. What awaits is one of the friendliest, most welcoming towns in Colorado. The arch spanning Washington Avenue in the historic downtown area sets the tone, and says it all: “Howdy Folks – Welcome…
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Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares is not to be missed
It’s time to head for the hills of Larkspur and belly-up once again for the fabulous fundraiser – Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares. There is a reason why this signature event, TLC’s largest fundraiser of the year, typically sells out. TLC provides the opportunity for the community to support this very worthwhile nonprofit, while enjoying an…
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Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares is not to be missed
It’s time to head for the hills of Larkspur and belly-up once again for the fabulous fundraiser – Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares. There is a reason why this signature event, TLC’s largest fundraiser of the year, typically sells out. TLC provides the opportunity for the community to support this very worthwhile nonprofit, while enjoying an…