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Personal Trainer Andrew Goodnow coaches Chelsea Woolen, a member at The Gym of Castle Rock. The Gym recently added a 3,000 square foot workout space. By Lisa Crockett Membership at The Gym of Castle Rock (The Gym) is growing, and the workout space and hours of operation are growing along with it. Last month, The…
Connor Jones with his flashlight display discovered which battery lasted the longest at the DCSM Science Fair. Article by Jodi Anderson with photos courtesy of DCSM What happens when you get a large group of preteens excited about science and turn them loose with a hypothesis to prove? You get the recent DCS Montessori (DCSM)…
Dr. Peter Thompson has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization and dissertation in school neuropsychology. His dedication to the study of the brain has helped the Douglas County School District lead the way in establishing protocols for handling concussions and other head injuries to student athletes. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan Dr. Peter…
Article and photos by Elean Gersack It will be a year to remember! During the month of March, students, staff and families celebrated fifteen years of the first Castle Pines neighborhood school, Buffalo Ridge Elementary. On Friday, March 9, the entire school got in the spirit by wearing “15”. There were 15 bracelets; 15 necklaces;…
By Liz Jurkowski With warm weather approaching, families are preparing for some serious travel. Whether by car or plane, here are some tips to make the journey easier. Pack in advance of your trip. Do not leave loading your bags into the car to the night before the journey. Rather than staying up late, pack…
By Elizabeth Wood West Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) will be holding its regular election on Tuesday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This election will be a mail ballot election. Mail ballots will be mailed out to all eligible electors in the City of Castle Pines the week of April 16,…
CSU freshman Ali Will is honored for her achievements in academics, leadership and service to others. Article by Amy Shanahan with photo courtesy of Audrey Will Castle Pines Village resident Ali Will is a high achiever in all aspects of her life. A freshman at Colorado State University (CSU), Will was recently accepted into the…
By Lisa Crockett Menus this time of year are chock full of things that are young, tender and fresh. A tasty reminder of the annual renewal that accompanies spring: young asparagus, tender lamb, juicy strawberries. Many households also have an abundance of another young food: eggs. Specifically the hard-boiled, heavily decorated variety. A symbol of…
Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Spirit Week at Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) was a great way for students to have some fun and show their school pride at the same time. The event, which was sponsored by the Timber Team – TTE’s version of a student council – featured dress-up days with the following…
Information from the Douglas County Educational Foundation website The 2nd Annual Fittin’ It In 5k race will take place on April 28 at 9 a.m. at Highlands Ranch High School. The Douglas County School District, in partnership with the Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF), the Douglas County Federation and the Boulder Running Company are sponsoring…
RCHS Varsity Cheer seniors, mostly Castle Pines (CP) residents, arrived at their banquet on March 21 in a pink Hummer limo. Pictured from left to right, back row: Captain Kelsey Karst, Captain (CP), Alexis Hutchings, Captain Madelyn Falk (Oak Hills), Hope Lytle, Rachel Branson (CP), Captain Lily Sumners, Rahea Miersch (CP), Nicolle Turnock (CP), and…
The Retreat Park is located in the Retreat neighborhood in The City of Castle Pines. By Liz Jurkowski Warm weather in mid-March brought droves of children to the parks of The City Castle Pines. The Retreat Park, normally quiet and secluded, was busy with activity. It was developed in the 1980s with the original plan…
The RCHS Mock Trial team took first place in the state at the annual tournament held at the Boulder County Justice Center. Article by Kathy Dunker with photo courtesy of the Colorado Bar Association Students from Rock Canyon High School (RCHS), took first in state at the Colorado Bar Association State Mock Trial Tournament…
One of Matzat’s morning classes enjoying their baby chicks (pictured from left to right) back row: Matzat and Dylan; front row: Riley, Maddie, Adison, Skylar, Teddy, and Kyle. Article and photos by Kathy Dunker Terry Matzat, 17 year resident of HOA I, was an elementary school teacher when she left to raise her own two…
Democratic Caucus Chairperson Myron Clark was excited by the number of suggestions brought to the table by local party members. Discussions covered everything from the upcoming Presidential election, to a need to reduce emissions on automobiles. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan Thursday, March 6 was an important day for members of the…
Submitted by the Ann Carter of the Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center The Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center (WCFOC), through its Young Citizens for Philanthropy (YCP) partnership, is launching its first Cycle Against Violence Bike Race on Saturday, May 19 in Castle Rock. Registration for this event will begin at 6:45 a.m. at…
Team “That Was Easy” is looking forward to competing at the Destination Imagination State Competition. Left to right: Ethan Taub, Landon Hogue, Nick Lombardi and Adam Kohl. Photo courtesy of Christina Kohl. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan Rocky Heights Middle School took its first Destination Imagination teams to the Regional Tournament on March 10th.…
RCHS student, Devaraj Tripasuri, prepares his helicopter wing for the Science Olympiad. Science Olympians, Paul Bisesi and Devaraj Tripasuri, are working hard in the early stages of building their helicopter. Article by Kathy Dunker with photos by Matt Gracey Twenty six of Rock Canyon High School’s (RCHS’s) freshman and sophomore students attended the Southern Regional…
By Liane Marette Davis with photos provided by Tana Dolce Looks might fool you on the outside, but many charming treasures await you inside Tana Dolce. Upon entering, you will find it enchantingly decorated with romantic colors, chandeliers, cozy nooks, velvet and silks, intimate balconies, fireplaces, and an exquisite bar that makes you want to…
By Elizabeth Wood West After listening to several hours of compelling questions and concerns from the public, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) continued the public hearing for Castle Pines Village Sketch Plan (SB2011-036) to April 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Philip S. Miller building, located at 100 Third Street in Castle Rock. The…
By Elizabeth Wood West The Outlets at Castle Rock (The Outlets) received unanimous approval on March 13 from the Town of Castle Rock for its request to increase the hours of operation for its LED sign from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The sign’s new hours of operation went into effect upon the town’s…
Information provided by the Douglas County Water Resource Authority Douglas County Water Resource Authority (DCWRA) has been awarded the 2012 Universities Council on Water Resources Award for Education and Public Service for the DCWRA “Water Ambassador” program. The Water Ambassador program is active in all high schools and elementary schools in the DCWRA region.…
Dream Team members show off special effects – a fake brain, a fake cut, and a helmet –they used to teach kids about keeping their brain safe during the Dream Team Health Fair on Feb. 24. By Bryce S., BRE Ridgeline staff reporter On February 24, the Dream Team at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE)…
Studio B Interiors owner Bren Hendren is enjoying selling her products to a new customer base, and believes that there is something for everyone in her varied selection of fanciful items. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan Studio B Interiors, located in Castle Pines in the Safeway shopping center, is an outstanding choice if you…
(Left to right) Castle Pines Rotary Club President A.J. Arnett, Castle Rock High Noon Rotary Club President Christina Brigham, and Castle Rock Rotary Club President Ed Brewer get their thousands of rubber duckies in a row for the 16th Annual Ducky Derby and Street Festival. By Elizabeth Wood West The Castle Rock Rotary Club, Castle…
Contributed by GreenEarth Cleaners Millions of people around the world will be observing Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. “Earth Day is a special day in our store because it reminds us that we are making a positive contribution to our planet every day by using GreenEarth® instead of traditional drycleaning solvents,” said Thyfault. “Earth…
By Karissa Kelly, intern writer As April rolls around, teenagers all over anxiously await what they hope will be the best night of their high school careers: Prom. Though, it seems prom is not simply a fun and relaxed evening anymore. Today, prom is a multi-billion dollar industry and much has changed from the past.…
Photo of American Academy Charter School taken from Elk Rdge Park. Article by Kathy Dunker The Board of Directors and the Administration of American Academy (AA), looking at its long-term vision, are exploring the feasibility of opening a second campus in Douglas County in 2013-2014. Once determining whether or not a second campus is feasible,…
Electronics Drop Off for Earth Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Douglas Elbert Realtor Association 840 Kinner Street, Castle Rock The Douglas Elbert REALTOR Association (DERA) will be hosting an electronics drop off event along with Luminous Recycling to celebrate 2012 Earth Day. Items at no charge are: CPU’s, Hard Drives, Laptops, Modems, PDA’s, Servers,…
Left to right: Marc Towne (CP Council, Ward 3), Carla Kenny, Mayor Jeffrey Huff, Congressman Corey Gardner, Glenn Hagen (CP Chamber Board Chairman), Sharon Kollmar. The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce invited Castle Pines’ new congressman, Corey Gardner to breakfast at the new Mama Lisa’s Little Italy. “It was fun to meet him and introduce…
Article by Amy Shanahan; photo courtesy of DCSD Scott Melanson, the lead Technology teacher at Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) was awarded the inaugural World Class Educator Award at the Apple Awards celebration for the Douglas County School District (DCSD). This is a new award, which will continue to honor educators who promote 21st Century…
By Elean Gersack Spring is here and it is time to get screened and take charge of your health. Sky Ridge Medical Center will once again play host to the annual 9Health Fair on Saturday, April 28, from 7 a.m. to noon. The 9Health Fair has become a community staple in promoting and encouraging health…
An open house attendee visits with George Tsiouvaras, principal with the Town’s contract engineering firm Tsiouvaras Simmons Holderness. By Elizabeth Wood West with photo by Kristin Accola, Town of Castle Rock An estimated 50 to 60 people attended a recent open house hosted by the Town of Castle Rock regarding the North Meadows Extension (NME)…
State Representative Holbert Colorado House District 44 Contributed by Representative Holbert Governor Hickenlooper signed House Bill 12-1029, “Save Colorado Jobs Act,” into law on Saturday, March 24. The new law allows local jurisdictions in Colorado to waive up to 100 percent of locally assessed business personal property tax. This is the first tax relief measure…
Castle Rock Bridge plays an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) sanctioned duplicate game every Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Preceding the Monday game, there is a one hour lesson beginning at 11:45 a.m., and an extended lesson beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Monday of every month. The Monday game is an open…
Team “Bumple Bees” featuring residents of Castle Pines and Sapphire Point, as well as students who attend DCS Montessori and American Academy. Back row: Jesse M, Rebecca P, Claire O, Jasmine F (lives in Sapphire Pointe), Krystal M (lives in BriarCliff, goes to DCS Montessori). Front row: Brynnley B (lives in Sapphire Pointe), Abigayle E,…
Minors’ passports are valid for three years. Some countries do not admit travelers unless their passport is still valid for six more months. Pick up and drop off applications at the Castle Rock Clerk & Recorder’s Office: 301 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Download forms at:www.douglas.co.us/clerk/index.html
By Patte Smith Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Get ready for some fun outdoor events that will be happening around the community. The Starlight Summer Movies series is held in Festival Park, 300 Second Street in Castle Rock. First, on the big screen is “Dolphin Tale,” to be shown on…
Information provided by Master Association board member Jim Steavpack The Castle Pines Master’s Association sponsored a book swap in March. Approximately 300 Castle Pines residents attended the event, which was held at the Castle Pines community center. Avid readers, boys looking for spy thrillers, chefs digging for cookbooks, and little girls seeking “Goosebumps” stories, had…
Timber Trail Elementary fifth grader Jakob Porter stands near the stone sculpture and fountain he created with fellow fifth graders Jaxson Bell and Lucas Palazzo. The work was selected for display at the Douglas County School District art show last month. By Lisa Crockett Outstanding art students at elementary schools in the Douglas County School…
Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Going to a grave might not be the top item on your “Things to do” list, but for the best view of Denver and the Front Range, Buffalo Bill’s Gravesite and Museum cannot be beat. Lookout Mountain is part of the Denver Mountain Parks system and overlooks Golden, Denver,…
A book review by Joe Gschwendtner Apple Inc. has more than $100 billion cash in the bank, $40 billion more than in 2011. The cash hoard exceeds the market value of all but 52 U.S. publicly traded corporations. If Apple is the house that Steve Jobs built, what indeed do we know of him? “Steve…
Information provided by The City of Castle Pines City council has commissioned National Research Center, a research firm specializing in performance measurement and evaluation, to perform a public opinion survey of residents in Castle Pines. To minimize costs and to maximize resident participation, the survey will be conducted online and will cover a variety of…
Article by Elean Gersack with logo provided by The Dumb Friends League There will be plenty of wagging tails and wet noses at the Denver Dumb Friend League’s (DDL) Furry Scurry on Saturday, May 5, at 9 a.m. More than 12,000 people and 5,000 canines are expected for this 19th annual doggie celebration held at…
Dorri and Dawn Langford Article by Birgit Moran and photo provided by Dawn Langford The phone call any parent fears came true for Ronn Langford in 1986. It was the middle of the night and news came that his youngest daughter, Dorri, 19 years old was dead; killed by a drunk driver. Langford’s experiences and…
Information from the American Heartworm Society The American Heartworm Society reminds dog owners to remain vigilant against heartworm disease Heartworm, a serious and often fatal disease of dogs, cats, and other species of mammals, is preventable. And, with the beginning of the mosquito season, to help raise public awareness, April is recognized as Heartworm Prevention…
Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce members welcome Castle Pines Urgent Care staff with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the clinic’s recent open house. (From left to right) Kevin Jinkerson, Mel Wilner, Anita Holland and daughters Elise and Addison, Monica Wilner and son Chase, Dr. Larry Wilner, Brittany Urban, M.A., Paige Corbett, N.P., and Castle Pines Mayor…
Mr. Lee presents Ms. Wanda Castleman, a representive from Children’s Hospital a check of the money raised from the the 2012 board break-a-thon. Submitted by Grandmaster Han Lee The annual Han Lee Taekwondo Academy Board Break-A-Thon raised more than $12,000 for the Children’s Hospital in March at the event held at Douglas County High School.…
Castle Pines resident Doctor David Goodrich opened a new psychotherapy practice on Village Square Drive. Square Drive. By Lisa Crockett Dr. David Goodrich, PsyD, MFT, a family therapist who has been in practice for more than 20 years, has found a new home in Castle Pines. He now lives and works here, and has opened…
Batter Up! Don’t miss summer T-ball and baseball for children ages 4 to 4th grade, offered by Castle Pines Athletics. Registration ends May 1, so sign up today to secure you child’s spot in the program. Provided by Lane Roberts, Castle Pines Athletics Summer just wouldn’t be summer in Castle Pines without baseball! For the…
Castle Pines Athletics teammates Michael A. (left) and Anders P. (right) take a break during a basketball game for a quick photo. The “Blue Sharks,” a team of pre-kindergartners and kindergarteners finished its season on February 25. Submitted by Lane Roberts, Castle Pines Athletics with photos provided by Mark Poschl For the second consecutive year,…
Current Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Left to right: Jack Hilbert, Jill Repella, and Steve Boand By Chris Bonham with photo provided by Douglas County The 2012 elections are right around the corner, and there are – and will be – many politicians vying for the attention of voters as November draws closer. Presidents,…
A taste of… Slattery’s Irish Pub Richard Payne (left) and Randall Hilzer enjoying a leisurely lunch at Slattery’s Irish Pub. By Liane Marette Davis With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, come and celebrate with live music and festivities at Slattery’s Irish Pub, located in the hip Landmark Village Denver Tech Center. It offers…
These polished Club Cotillion students get acquainted and share a smile while taking a break for punch. By Elean Gersack with photo courtesy of JDW Cotillions Come April, girls dressed in party dresses and boys dressed in sports coats and ties will expand their social skills while dancing to current musical favorites like Taylor Swift,…
By Elean Gersack with photo courtesy of the Van Vechten family In his second year as a Cub Scout, local third-grader Jacob Van Vechten came out on top of his pack at this year’s Pinewood Derby (Derby) held on January 12. With a scale speed of 133 mph, Van Vechten was all grins on race…
Cub Scouts (from right to left) Kyle Dawson, Karsten Fisch, Cai Robinson and Rhett Jurkowski. Article and photos by Liz Jurkowski Boy Scout Pack 856 gathered on February 8 for an evening of celebration and entertainment. February marked the 102nd birthday for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and all packs around the country held…
Lacee Tasker at Castle Pines Jewelers is interested in buying gold, silver, and platinum items like these pictured above. Stop in for a complimentary consultation to see what your items are worth. Article and photo by Amy Shanahan Do you have single gold or silver earrings with no match? Gold chains tangled, taking up space…
By Elizabeth Wood West More than two years have passed since Castle Pines Village residents organized a petition drive and began working with Douglas County officials in an effort to eliminate, or at least mitigate, train whistle noise along the Santa Fe Drive corridor. Douglas County responded to residents’ concerns and initiated the lengthy and…
By Elizabeth Wood West with photo provided by Craig Williams II Western New York native and Castle Pines resident Craig Williams II is working to make his future and that of others a better place. Williams is the founder of Infinite Future, a company that specializes in environmental consulting services for businesses and residences. Williams’…
Sedalia resident, Orca, enjoys a leisurely swim at the facility’s new current pool. Article and photos by Kathy Dunker The Animal Care Center of Castle Pines recently made a large expansion to its facility as well as its services. In addition to offering full veterinary services, it now also offers a state of the art…
“It wasn’t until I started writing that I found a passion,” remarked Stacie Chadwick, a local writer and blogger. Chadwick decided to embark on the arduous process of writing a novel about a year ago, soon after she turned 40. “With the ankle-biters in school, I had way too much time on my hands,” she…
By Tricia Wackerly It was during a women’s retreat in 2005 that Castle Pines resident Tammy Abramovitz was introduced to Warren Village (WV). The Denver non-profit helps low-income, previously homeless single parent families move from public assistance to personal and economic self-sufficiency. They accomplish this through subsidized housing, on-site nationally accredited child care, intensive case…
Councilmember Tera Radloff (second from left) casts the final vote for the unanimous withdrawl of the city’s dissolution By Elizabeth Wood West with photo by Tim Gamble Two years ago this February, the City of Castle Pines filed a petition with Douglas County District Court asking that the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District (CPNMD) be…
The snow, cold, and lack of parking did not keep people away from BRE. CNN reporter Jim Spellman was on site throughout the evening with venue manager Keri Brehm. By Amy Shanahan Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) was host to the recent Republican caucus, which set new attendance records for local precincts, as well as attracted…
Article and photos by Kathy Dunker What are teens doing these days to add a bright strip of color to their hair in just 15 minutes that costs under a dollar to do and lasts for several weeks? We’re not talking about salon work here, but rather the latest teen craze of Kool-Aid hair dying.…
By Elizabeth Wood West The Town of Castle Rock lies within an area of Douglas County that is surrounded by distinct mesas and ridgelines. To protect these unique geographic areas from being obscured and visually blighted from development, the Town of Castle Rock adopted its “Skyline/Ridgeline Protection Regulations” in 1999. The Town’s Planning Commission recently…
By Karissa Kelly, intern writer, Castle View High School I was recently engaged in a discussion among high school students about the advancement of society and it struck a chord with me. People were excitedly shouting out reasons why our society “advances” as time goes on. “We are always coming up with new ideas, inventions…
Timber Trail fifth grader Jaxson Bell spends the day as a physician at Young AmeriTown, a Denver educational program aimed at giving students a taste of real-world money management and working skills. By Lisa Crockett The “real” world of work, paychecks and paying the bills is still a ways off for the ten and eleven…
Article by Kathy Dunker with photos courtesy of RCHS families Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) held its annual Winter Formal on Saturday, January 28. The event took place in the RCHS commons area and kept the kids on their toes for the evening. RCHS students were found dining all around the Park Meadows area that…
By Birgit Moran Every March for the past twelve years, the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center conducts an evening of food, music, silent auction and ticket holders’ choice of hundreds of artisan made pottery bowls to raise money in support of its many programs and shelter. The event originated from the idea that “an…