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By Steve Baska Median monthly water bills will rise 5.5 percent in January for customers of the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD). The board determined the rate increase was needed to pay for cost of service increases, including electricity, system repairs and maintenance, and voted in the increase on November 18. After two years…
By Andrew Bohren, RCHS intern writer; photo courtesy of RCHS While the Jags boys soccer loss in double overtime of the state championship did not end the season in the perfect way, the team made Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) history. Just over one year ago, the RCHS boys soccer team sat in the locker…
Local library enthusiast and book club leader Suzi Scott placed a book in the “Little Free Library” when it opened last month. The Little Free Library, which is on the site of the future library in Castle Pines, is a place where residents can swap books. By Lisa Crockett; courtesy photo In just a few…
Natalie Loebach, Loren Rylander, Madison Shepherd, Alex Campbell, and Cameron Wilson are all seventh grade students at Rocky Heights Middle School who worked together to show their support for our troops this Veterans Day. By Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of Becky Shepherd Madison Shepherd, a seventh grade student at Rocky Heights Middle School has made…
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Many Castle Pines residents of all ages came together to assemble over fifty Thanksgiving meals for The Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center, organized by the Robinson family. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Carlie Leach Photography What started as a way to get Steve and Jody Robinson’s three kids involved in community service five…
Averie and Devin celebrate with celebrity judges, Chef Danny (left) and Chef Jason (right) after winning Top Chef awards. Article and photo by Hadley B., BRE Ridgeline staff reporter On October 31, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) fifth graders had more to get excited about than Halloween. They had the opportunity to become master chefs…
Castle Pines Community Church welcomes new Senior Pastor Chuck Angel (bottom center), daughter Celeste (left), wife Jill, daughter Charissa, son Joseph, and daughter Caleigh (bottom right). By Elizabeth Wood West; photo courtesy of Jill Angel Castle Pines Community Church (CPCC) has a lot to celebrate this Christmas. On Sunday, December 8, CPCC welcomes new senior…
December sixth through the eighth, the historic Central Presbyterian Church in Downtown Denver will be home to a free Christmas music and dance performance put on by the students of Valor Christian High School. Valor Vespers Sacred Night will combine classical tradition with contemporary artistry. Valor music and dance students will lead guests through the…
Castle Pines resident Kara Olsen, owner of Castle Pines Home Care. By Elizabeth Wood West; photo courtesy of Kara Olsen Long-time Castle Pines resident Kara Olsen understands first-hand the frustration family members can have when trying to find in-home caregivers for their elderly and/or disabled loved ones. When Olsen’s father was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic…
By Cindy Kessinger; courtesy photos The holidays are approaching, and whether you have been naughty or nice it’s always good to keep the fires burning and spice up your adult relationship with some time together. Nothing tugs at your heart like nostalgia and a date night at home revisiting and sharing your childhood. Cozy up…
By Lisa Crockett ‘Tis the season to send packages around the country. Here are some ways you can make this item on your holiday “to-do” list a little easier: Post office locations and other mail service providers in or near the Castle Pines community: Castle Pines Postal Center – 7280 Lagae Road, Ste. G,…
By Elean Gersack On October 29, fifth graders in Dana Sedersten’s class at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School had the unique opportunity to grow older for the day and recruit high school students for college. As part of Sedersten’s classroom theme, “Colleges and Universities of Colorado,” she wanted to connect the real world to learning by…
A total of 48,625 residents from the eight-county Regional Transportation District (RTD) participated in RTD’s 2013 telephone town hall meetings. Participants posed questions to district directors and RTD staff, submitted comments and suggestions, and used their telephone keypads to respond to instant polls. To learn more about the telephone town hall meetings, read meeting transcripts,…
As of October 1, Village Postal, located in The Village at Castle Pines, was acquired by successful small business owner Teresa Gonzalez. Gonzalez moved to Colorado two years ago and says she is thrilled to be a part of the Castle Pines community. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan Gonzalez is enjoying meeting new friends…
PROPOSED ZONING By Lisa Crockett; maps courtesy of The City of Castle Pines LS Partners, LLC, one of the owners of Castle Pines Town Center, a 354-acre parcel which is bordered by Castle Pines Village on the west and I-25 on the east, is seeking amendments to the planned development for the land which was…
RCHS varsity cheer after clinching the continental league championship on November 6 at Castle View High School. RCHS junior varsity cheer after earning first place and the league championship title. RCHS Varsity Poms team after their performance which earned the girls their first league championship title. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photos courtesy of RCHS Rock Canyon…
Timber Trail fifth grade teacher Kristen WardBrown presents students with the contents of classroom trash cans collected in a 24-hour period. The trash was used to present students with the challenge of finding ways to reduce the trash load at the school. By Lisa Crockett; photo courtesy of Timber Trail Elementary School Fifth graders at…
The new Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus opens on December 19. The facility is located at the corner of Plaza Drive and Lucent Boulevard, just south of C-470 in Highlands Ranch and is the only 24-hour pediatric urgent care facility located in the south Denver metro area. By Elizabeth Wood West; photo by Tim Gamble…
“Home for the Holidays” is a cabaret style show featuring someof the best talent from the Denver area. The music, dancing and entertainment are high energy and appeal to audiences of all ages. By Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of the Lone Tree Arts Center The Lone Tree Arts Center (LTAC) introduces a special holiday performance…
Lukas (left), along side his mom Dena, big brother Axel and twin brother Oliver during the “Be the Match” bone marrow drive at Dazbog on Saturday, October 26. Article and photos by Elean Gersack Lukas Larsson has a smile so wide it reaches from ear to ear … and his kindness and optimism are contagious.…
Charmed by the appeal of the man in drag played by Mason Aksamit (center), Maya Goodyear (left) and Elizabeth Palms (right), left audiences in stitches at Valor’s performance of Charley’s Aunt. Submitted by Alyssa Montoya, Valor Christian High School; photo courtesy of Kurt Meunstermann In October, Valor Christian High School’s theatre department presented Charley’s Aunt,…
Founders Parkway and Allen Way in Castle Rock is slated for construction to reduce intersection congestion. Information provided by The Town of Castle Rock The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) could start roadwork on the Founders Parkway and Allen Way intersection in Castle Rock as soon as next month. Following public open houses and meetings…
The Castle Pines Solstice Committee (pictured from left to right) Anna Mallinson, JoAnn Wolff, Kim Hoffman, and Mary Williams have an informative community and cultural event planned for the winter solstice on Saturday, December 21 at Elk Ridge Park beginning at 11 a.m. Article and photo by Kathy Fallert Saturday, December 21 is the first…
Cub Scout Pack 856 of Castle Pines held a Veterans Day program at its meeting in November. Article and photo by Kathy Fallert The cub scout pack meeting held at DCS Montessori (DCSM) on Wednesday, November 6, was not your run-of-the-mill scout gathering. The boys honored veterans with the help of American Legionnaires from Castle…
Three-two-one … blast off! BRE fourth graders are inside mission control ready to send the space shuttle to the moon at the CLCC. Article by Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Amy Jaramillo In late October, fourth graders at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School took a trip to the moon at the Challenger Learning Center of Colorado…
Come experience a slice of Via Baci’s signature Neapolitan pizza (pictured left) or the made-from-scratch spinach artichoke dip (pictured right). Fast, casual Italian dining at Via Baci By Lisa Crockett; photos courtesy of Via Baci I want to eat delicious food, and I am nearly always in a hurry. Every so often, these two things…
Cindy Hazelhurst (left) and Nancy Carroll’s company “Your Task Masters” will do everything from stocking your fridge to planning your wedding. By Lisa Crockett; photo courtesy of Your Task Masters Cindy Hazelhurst and Nancy Carroll know how to get things done. Both women have had successful corporate careers – Cindy with IBM and Nancy with…
Jack Zelkin By Joe Gschwendtner; photo courtesy of Jack Zelkin Jack Zelkin is an accomplished public speaker with more than 30 years of experience in business. His exposure to the mental health system spans more than 15 years, and his personal journey has led him to professional triumph in the criminal justice system. His firm,…
Douglas County Libraries Director Jamie LaRue will retire in January 2014 from a position he has held since 1991. He is leaving to pursue a second career as a speaker, writer, and consultant. By Lisa Crockett; photo by Terri Wiebold After more than two decades at the helm of Douglas County Libraries (DCL), director Jamie…
The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce’s current and new board members celebrated another successful year at their annual luncheon at Gabriel’s Restaurant and Tuscan Bar in Sedalia. Article and photo by Elizabeth Wood West Dozens of Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce members (CPCC) celebrated a busy and successful year with CPCC President Sharon Kollmar and…
Forest Park resident Mayra Goluskin (right) and her sister Monica Diaz help clients explore the world through their award-winning travel agency, Cruise Planners. By Julie Montoya; photo courtesy of Mayra Goluskin To many who live in the Forest Park neighborhood of Castle Pines, Mayra Goluskin is the fun-loving friend and neighbor next door. But what…
Olena and Barry Borges, the owners of Cobbra Closets are very excited to be a part of the Castle Pines community. “We were very lucky to find this spot,” stated Barry Borges. “We look forward to being a part of both the Castle Rock and Castle Pines communities and feel that we can serve both…
Bridget Johnson of The Gathering Place in Denver (left) happily receives hundreds of socks from Susan Elizabeth Lee (center) and Phillis Shimamoto (right), the co-founders of the “Sock-it-to-em” campaign. By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo courtesy of Susan Elizabeth Lee Susan Elizabeth Lee, a Castle Pines Village resident for ten years, began the “Sock-it-to-em” Sock Campaign in…
The Bundt Shoppe owner Pam Randall pictured with AA first graders (from left to right) Pierce, Morgan, and Jackson engineered a new flavor of cake for Halloween called Yummy Mummy. Information and photo provided by American Academy First graders at American Academy (AA), along with STEM instructor Chris Todd and The Bundt Shoppe owner Pam…
Waking to a waffle wonderland on Christmas morning Article and photo by Lisa Crockett When I was a kid, Saturday was pancake and waffle day. My dad was the resident breakfast chef, and I was always eager to lend a hand stirring or sifting, relishing the chance to pour syrup over a steamy stack. My…
By Lynne Marsala Basche This holiday season, our community’s needs have never been greater. Find a cause that is dear to your heart, and see how you can help. Visit an organization’s web site to learn about special programs and highest demands. Most larger organizations offer online secure payment processing, so donating money directly to…
Rock Canyon students pose in front of the Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts during the National High School Press Association’s Fall Conference November 14-17. By Michael Shapiro, RCHS intern writer; photo courtesy of RCHS yearbook From November 14 through November 17, more than 5,000 middle school and high school journalism students from across the…
Spend some time with Pat and Marilyn, two of the Castle’s remarkable volunteers, and become captivated by the history and stories they will share throughout your tour. Article and photo by Lynne Marsala Basche Nestled off of Daniels Park Road is the spectacular Cherokee Ranch and Castle, which includes 3,100 acres of wildlife and an…
By Elizabeth Wood West; photos provided by Hudson Gardens and Event Center Hudson Gardens and Event Center (Hudson Gardens) is hosting its second annual walk-through holiday lighting display, “A Hudson Christmas.” This dazzling event runs from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Eve. Visitors can stroll through unique lighting displays, sip hot cocoa, and spend time…
By Lisa Crockett Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA) has taken the first step toward building a new substation in The Canyons development on the east side of I-25. The utility is looking to construct a new facility known as the “IREA Happy Canyon Substation” to be built on a six-acre parcel approximately a quarter mile…
By Lynne Marsala Basche Since 2010, the Community First Foundation and FirstBank have been encouraging Coloradans to give where they live and donate to local nonprofits on one single day, “Colorado Gives Day.” This year, starting at 12 a.m. on December 10, people are energized to unite and inspire others to support local charities, and…
Courtesy Photos Special thanks to the 1,100 people who joined in the fun and the fight to help celebrate the annual Denver Affiliate of Susan G. Komen gala, A Pink Tie Affair. The gala brought together local community leaders, friends, and family to support Komen Denver and its work to end breast cancer forever. This…
By Lisa Crockett Families who wish to enroll students in a public school other than their designated neighborhood school must complete an open enrollment application, available online through the Douglas County School District website. Applications for the first round are accepted November 1 through January 5. Round one applications are accepted for the following school…
The Castle Pines Village ladies 2.5 red tennis team celebrated a state victory on October 2. Pictured left to right: Katie Van Houten, Katya Duncan, Julie Berris, Carrie Manion, Merry Kaminsky, and Beth Markowski. Not pictured: Amy Sutherland. By Elean Gersack; photo courtesy of Julie Berris The Castle Pines Village (CPV) ladies 2.5 tennis teams,…
By Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of Chad Chisholm The first Urban Nights event to benefit the homeless youth of Urban Peak was a huge success! Thanks to Castle Pines Village residents Cheryl and Gary Joseph, son Justin Joseph, and son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Kirby Joseph, Urban Nights raised a total of $337,000. The Castle…
By Elean Gersack; photos courtesy of Laurie Jacobs Friends and neighbors on Turweston Lane in Castle Pines enjoyed a Sunday afternoon together sharing good times and eating lots of good chili. Despite the time overlap with the infamous Denver Broncos and Dallas Cowboys match-up, many joined in on the fun. Top chili honors went to…
photos by Amy Shanahan Saturday, October 5 was a beautiful day in The Village at Castle Pines, and many neighbors and community members came out to taste amazing homemade chili at the fifth annual Chili Cook Off! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Castle Pines, the event included fun for the whole family with a…
The 60-member team at Madison & Company, a Denver area real estate firm founded in 2008 by Castle Pines resident Todd Narlinger, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year. By Lisa Crockett; photo courtesy of Madison & Company Madison & Company Properties, a Denver real estate firm owned and operated by Castle Pines resident Todd Narlinger,…
This first-time flyer is having a blast riding the air! SkyVenture Colorado is open Monday – Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located at 9230 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. Visit www.skyventurecolorado.com or call 303-768-9000. By Cindy Kessinger; Photos courtesy of SkyVenture Colorado and The Perfect Landing Are you sometimes at…
Senior Pastor Shane Farmer By Lisa Crockett; photo courtesy of Cherry Hills Community Church Senior Pastor Shane Farmer Thirty-one years after its founding by Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Dixon, Cherry Hills Community Church held installation services for a new senior pastor, Shane Farmer, last month. Dixon announced plans to retire in March, launching a national…
The Catch for the Cure softball game between Rock Canyon High School and Regis Jesuit was a success due to the commitment and passion of two schools working together for a great cause. Miss Colorado Christian Schwiegerath and Miss Teen Colorado BreeAnna Hilsenrath made an appearance and received pink softballs signed by both teams from…
It’s official … the judge swears in the mayor at Ameritowne on Thursday, October 3. By Jenna P., BRE Ridgeline Staff Reporter On October 3, the fifth graders of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School went to Ameritowne, a place set up to be a town that students run and learn about economics and how to spend…
Looking for the perfect gift to give your loyal customers, business partners and staff? The Castle Pines Arts and Cultural Foundation (CPACF) is selling commemorative holiday ornaments. Ornaments are now on sale at the Castle Pines Library (between Thanksgiving and Christmas), The Ridge at Castle Pines North Golf Course, The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce,…
The star atop Castle Rock represents far more than the coming of the holiday season. The annual starlighting ceremony and holiday activities will be held Saturday, November 23, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. By Elizabeth Wood West; photos courtesy of Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce Castle Rock merchants and business leaders invite the public…
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Herzog’s class at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School work on designing and building with shapes as part of a recent geometry unit. By Elean Gersack; photo courtesy of Shannon Herzog Little minds at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) are seeing shapes in everything, thanks to a recent kindergarten geometry project. Instead of a…
Paolo Bettoni who is originally from Italy, enjoys living in the Castle Pines community with his wife and two young sons. Bettoni is committed to spreading the word about fatigue awareness and the consequences of fatigue. By Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of Paolo Bettoni Surrey Ridge resident Paolo Bettoni is a software architect who is…
By Steve Baska with contribution by Terri Wiebold Nearly four years to the day after approving its annexation agreement with The Canyons, the City of Castle Pines received the final $1 million impact fee payment from the developers. According to the city’s 2009 annexation agreement with The Canyons developers, nearly $3 million was to paid…
Courtesy photos The RCHS softball team won the regional tournament recently and are headed to state! Coach Debora Kortbawi said, “The team has a goal and regionals was the first step to ‘finishing out’ and doing what they are capable of doing. The leadership of the seniors is fantastic and we are counting on that…
By Patte Smith Each year as the holidays draw near, families are busy planning get-togethers, cleaning the house for guests, shopping for the traditional Thanksgiving fixings and special Christmas gifts. The reality is that many people are struggling to just get by on a daily basis. This year, start a new family tradition and take…
By Lynne Marsala Basche There are several food banks in Douglas County that serve our neighbors, but they need community support to be sustainable and reach as many people as possible. Consider supporting one of the following food banks or another in the area with either sample donations noted below or with time. Douglas /…
Information provided by Douglas County Libraries; photo rendition by Tim Gamble Douglas County Libraries recently launched a multi-year campaign to fund and build three new libraries, one of which is in the City of Castle Pines. The City purchased the land for a combined city offices and library. The new library is scheduled to open…
Before their first matches of the day, players Andrew Merone, Mike Ryazantsev, Michael Shapiro, Eric Stopps, and Matt Givin pose with Coach Manuel Gonzales for a photo at the state tournament. By Michael Shapiro, Intern Writer; photo courtesy of Manuel Gonzales Despite the damp weather, nothing could dampen the mood of the five members of…
Rock Canyon High School’s Golden Boys enjoy getting the crowd of cheering Jag fans excited for the game. Pictured in the front in overalls from left to right are Evan Hunchar, Andrew Nicklanovich, Bryce Stutler, Matt Vernon, Chris Schneider, Eli Hersh, and Kyle Love. Not pictured is Max Pederson. By Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of…
By Lisa Nicklanovich; photo art courtesy of Jan Reagan Bright pink flamingos are making appearances on lawns all around Castle Pines. The “Flock A Friend” fundraiser supports Rock Canyon High School’s after prom party, which provides a safe and fun environment for our kids after the prom dance. Purchase a flock of bright pink flamingos…