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Retired vice president of business development for Harley-Davidson, Clyde Fessler, spends time in his “man cave” with a few in his collection of iron horses, each of which is named and numbered. Pictured here holding his 1987 lowrider customized in 1992, which is affectionately named “Clydeglide V,” Fessler has an appreciation for life’s journey, the…
Timber Trail Elementary’s building resource teacher, Kristie Krier, works on a web-based reading program with a student. Krier was instrumental in securing grant money to bring the program, called Reading Plus, to area schools. Article and photo by Lisa Crockett One of the challenges in teaching young students to read is tailoring activities to each…
Column by Anthonette Klinkerman The month of July inspires feelings of red-white-and-blue patriotism in Americans. But for one in the middle of a walk around the world, love for your home country grows by the page. Yes, page. I am right in the middle of “3 MPH: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the…
by Elizabeth Wood West As you go outside this summer for a hike, bike ride, or a stroll in your yard, be aware that rattlesnakes may be in the vicinity. The Western Rattlesnake and Massasauga Rattlesnake are the only two venomous snakes among the 25 species of snakes in Colorado. The Western Rattlesnake, 1-1/4’ to…
Information and photos provided by Laurie W. Anderson On the evening of May 22, twenty-one teams gathered confidently in Kirk Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to compete in the 6th Annual Trivia Event hosted by the Zonta Club of Douglas County. After 10 rounds of challenging trivia questions on topics that ranged from sports…
by Sally Uhrich Moving is considered to be one of the great stressors in life. However, concerns with pets can now be alleviated, with a great pet relocation service. PetRelocation.com is dedicated to the safe transport and delivery of your pet to it’s final destination. The many services provided are: Domestic and International Moves Exotic…
The Castle Pines North Metro District provides the information on this page as a public service for the people of Castle Pines North. As part of the CPN Metro District’s ongoing water conservation efforts, we are partnering with the Center for ReSource Conservation to offer a two-hour inspection of household sprinkler systems – free of…
Dog lovers shouldn’t have all the fun! The Dumb Friends League invites people to celebrate their love of cats on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CatFest. The annual CatFest will highlight adoptable cats and kittens, as well as feature a purebred cat exhibition, demonstrations, and vendor booths selling catrelated merchandise.…
by Elizabeth Wood West It appears that not everyone in and around the Castle Pines Village and Sedalia area is bothered by train horn noise. A recent telephone survey, sponsored by Douglas County, indicated there is not enough local support for the creation of a public improvement district (PID) and an assessment to pay for…
Vehicles used in the roundabouts rodeo included a Douglas County tandem snowplow (plow attached), a large Douglas County “low boy” 72’ tractor-trailer, a Douglas County School District bus, a pickup truck with a large 30’ stock trailer attached (provided by citizen volunteer Matt Clough), a Castle Pines Metro District snowplow, and a Castle Rock Fire…
Photo taken by Kristi Lindquist. Pictured above from left to right Castle Pines kids Lauren Olczak, Sydney Lindquist, Eric Lindquist, John Dennen and Will Dennen proudly display their medals after finishing Tri the Rock held at the Butterfield pool and park located in the Meadow’s subdivision of Castle Rock. By Carin R. Kirkegaard The fifth…
By Kathy Dunker The Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) Science Olympiad teams rocked the state tournament at the Colorado School of Mines last April. Out of the original 65 middle school teams who entered Science Olympiad, the two RHMS team finished 13th place and 28th place overall which is rare for first year teams to…
By Terri Wiebold with contributions from Anthonette Klinkerman Castle Country Assisted Living in Castle Rock is the proud recipient of another Best of the Best Award, thanks to an assist from Castle Pines North resident Anthonette Klinkerman and her Courtesy Bootcamp. This is the second year in a row that CCAL has taken one of…
This information has been provided by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce. Business Accounting Seminar he Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce will host a “Business Accounting Seminar” Tuesday, July 20th beginning at 8:00am. The seminar will be presented by Bill Schwartz of Cook Financial Associates and include accounting procedures and year-end responsibilities among other topics.…
Kirsten Lumsden pictured with Congressman Mike Coffman (center) and her art teacher, Drew Walter. Lumsden’s pastel piece “Great Sand Dunes”. Article by Kathy Dunker with photos by Rosanne Lumsden Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) is very proud of aspiring young artist, Kirsten Lumsden, who won first place in the Sixth Congressional District’s High School Art…
By Terri Wiebold with information provided by Thomas Carter, Leadership Douglas County The Leadership Douglas County (LDC) graduating class of 2010 released the results of a six-month quantitative and qualitative analysis entitled “Human Needs and Services in Douglas County: A Stakeholders’ Assessment.” Local Castle Pines Village resident Thomas Carter was among the graduating class of…
This information has been provided by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce. The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce will host an Independence Day Celebration at Coyote Ridge Park on Friday, July 2 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The party will include some traditional features like a pie contest, games and barbeque concessions as well…
by Sally Uhrich If you’re still looking for a dessert to serve on July 4th, consider Peach Berry Cobbler with ice cream, from the July 2008 edition of Cooking Light Magazine. The reddish hue, acquired by the peaches during baking, makes for a patriotic presentation of red, white and blue colors. The turbinado sugar is…
Submitted by Taylor Goertz Capital Improvements Manager City of Lone Tree The City of Lone Tree has scheduled concrete repairs on Lincoln Avenue between I-25 and Oswego Street beginning on July 23 (weather dependent) for 60 days. The construction activity will require the closure of the right and center lane of westbound Lincoln Avenue on…
Information provided by the City of Castle Pines North In a move to ensure collaboration and consensus surrounding the formation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA), the Castle Pines North City Council has signed Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the Castle Rock Fire District, Parker Water and Sanitation and the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority. The…
This information has been provided by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce. Mark your calendars for Castle Pines North (CPN) new boost to our local economy. It kicks off on Friday, August 20, and it is called “$20 on the 20th.” The idea is to spend $20 you had not planned to spend on local…
Shannon McFarland sprints to the finish of the Colorado Half Marathon. Shannon was one of two 12-year-old girls competing in the event. Carol McFarland and daughter Shannon gut through the miles of the Colorado Half Marathon. The event was held on Mother’s Day. By Carin R. Kirkegaard with Photos provided by Carol McFarland Castle Pines…
KeyBank celebrated its Grand Opening in June. Branch Manager Yurich Cline greets customers at the celebration along with the Denver Nuggets mascot, Rocky. Information and photos by Lisa Crockett KeyBank, the newest business in the Castle Pines community, is now open to serve customers in the Shoppes at Castle Pines Shopping Center on Lagae Road.…
This photo, taken from the rooftop of Cherokee Ranch & Castle looking west, visually demonstrates the location of the existing Sedalia Recycling Center and Depository, as well as the site of the proposed Sedalia Sustainability Center. Both the existing site and the proposed relocation site are east of U.S. Highway 85, contiguous to the Cherokeee…
by James LaRue, Director Douglas County Libraries Dean Ruppelt is a patriot. He served in the Army Reserves from 1982-1987. He served another stint in the Navy from 1987-1991. In September of 2007, he joined the National Guard. In August of 2008, he got married (on 08/08/08, in fact – a brilliant stratagem to make…
by Terri Wiebold The Castle Pines North City Council was effective in establishing an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and adopting a URA Plan in late May, prior to HB1107’s June 1 cutoff which would prohibit the inclusion of agriculturally-zoned land into an URA’s boundaries. City Council contends that the establishment of the URA and the…
Left to right: Sheriff Dave Weaver, Sgt. Gary Butler (behind), Lt. Alan Stanton, Audra Garton (behind), Sam Stairs, Deputy Heyden, Sgt. Ron Hanavan, Deputy Ann Walton (front), Deputy Micheller Rademacher (sunglasses), CSV Jill Jaltuch (hat), Phyllis Harvey (back), Toni Reynolds (hidden), CSV Stephanie Trotter (front-long hair), Explorer Newby, Chief Holly Nicholson-Kluth. By Terri Wiebold with…
By Anthonette Klinkerman Being a SAHM, or Stay At Home Mom, can be an isolating experience, but fortunately help is on the way in the form of MOMS Club. If you are a SAHM and are not yet a member, mark your calendar for the August 7 membership drive from 10 a.m. to noon at…
Article by Kathy Dunker Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) is introducing a new program which will be open to all parents and guardians for the upcoming school year. The “WalkAbout Program,” inspired by the success of the Watch DOGS program, is a school supported, parent staffed group that provides a positive adult presence on campus…
Information provided by Douglas County Recognizing the value of their generation’s voice, Douglas County’s teens are speaking out about the County’s economic, environmental and community sustainability … and asking their peers and others to join them in the discussion – online. It is called the Douglas County Sustainability Youth Zone – a blog featuring video…
by Carin R. Kirkegaard with photo by Nicole Chillino Parker found a sense of purpose and fulfillment when the idea for the reality television show, “Backyard Genius,” took root following a neardeath car accident. Parker rolled his truck on an icy road, and the experience changed the way he looked at life. Parker has been…
Each year, DCS Montessori holds field Day at Retreat Park. Students walk from the school to the park early in the morning, then spend the day participating in fun team events, eating healthy snacks, and celebrating with a group picnic lunch. Each event is typically class-based fun and games, and students often chant cheers to…
South Suburban Parks and Recreation is hosting comprehensive blood screenings conducted by the University of Colorado Hospital from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 am. The location closest to the Castle Pines community is in Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Cir., Tuesday, July 20. This high-quality laboratory screening with rapid turnaround of results consists of 30 tests, including…
Information courtesy of American Academy website Last month’s eighth grade graduation at American Academy (AA) was a lovely event that saw 29 students cross the threshold into young adulthood. Diplomas were handed out and accepted, parents and teacher wept with joy and pride and all was right with the world. Parent volunteer Holly Landauer put…
Norman Harris, a World War II Veteran, visited the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., as a participant in the Rocky Mountain Honor Flight Program. The flag he holds is in honor of a fellow veteran who was unable to make the trip. by Lisa Crockett When the National World War II Memorial was…
Castle Pines Village resident Peggy Pomerantz sits proudly behind the wheel of her new Lexus HS250h. Pomerantz hit a hole in one and received a two year pre-paid lease on the vehicle, compliments of Kuni Lexus of Littleton. Article by Terri Wiebold with photos by Tim Gamble Who ever really gets the hole in one…
Information provided by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems was founded in 1989 by Larry Nadeau to address and combat the growing issue of violence against women. Nadeau set out to develop a system of programming and instruction which would,” Teach women the options of self defense, so they may become viable…
Gary Suiter CPN Interim City Manager Information provided by the City of Castle Pines North There has been a lot to take in during the first month on the job, with the formation of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA), the Metro District integration, and so forth. But being new on the job, I feel it…
Classic rock band Bad Maxey doing what they love — performing on the outdoor patio at Takoda Tavern in Parker for Father’s Day. Pictured left to right: Ray Stein (bass guitar & vocals), Jerry Parker (drums) and Paul Crisen (guitar). By Patte Smith with photo by Terri Wiebold HOA1 is not a teenager going through…
To celebrate the end of the year, DCS Montessori had a different spirit theme each day of the last week of school. Friday was “show your school colors day”, and student Koby Dudley celebrated with a brand new Mohawk painted green. For the first time this year, the school adopted a mascot (the cougar), school…
Information provided by the City of Castle Pines North To remain informed regarding Castle Pines North’s current events and news, register to receive the City’s e-mail alerts. The City manages an e-mail alert system to notify citizens of important happenings in the community – from road repairs and to important City Council business, all the…
The Douglas/Elbert Task Force Food Bank has a new, spacious home at 1638 N. Park Street in Castle Rock. While some construction is still underway at the new location, the food bank set up temporary quarters in a finished section of the building and is operating Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 noon. The Thrift Store will be…
Jason Ortman, O.D., a Castle Pines optometrist, has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Colorado Optometric Association Board of Trustees. Dr. Ortman graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry where he received the Corning Low Vision Award for excellence in low vision care and served as President of the Beta…
Information provided by the Dumb Friends League Many may think that a cat cannot be trained, but felines prove that this belief is a myth through the Dumb Friends League Kitten Kindergarten class. During the three-week course, young cats become socialized and learn tricks that would impress any non-believer. “The goal of Kitten Kindergarten is…
Rock Canyon students turned out in force for the school’s annual prom in April. Following the dance, the school hosted its traditional after-prom party in the gym.
Article and photo by Carin R. Kirkegaard To celebrate a great year in the newspaper business, the staff of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) online-student-run publication The Ridgeline was rewarded with a field trip to 5280 Magazine. The fourth and fifth graders, two RCHS volunteers, as well as their teaching advisors, Shannon Herzog and Jennifer…
Celebrate this magnificent day with stars and stripes, music, parades, and fireworks displays. Here are a few ideas to help plan your celebration. Baseball and Fireworks The Colorado Rockies will host the San Francisco Giants on Friday, July 2, and Saturday, July 3, at Coors Field in downtown Denver. There will be a spectacular fireworks…
by Lisa Crockett The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce will host an Independence Day Celebration at Coyote Ridge Park on Friday, July 2 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The party will include some traditional features like a pie contest, games and barbeque concessions as well as some more unusual features – “The Top Hogs,”…
Dr. Bryan J. Rudiak, D.C, owner of Canyon Ridge Chiropractic in Castle Pines North, is committed to providing his patients a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment for life. By Patte Smith Local Castle Pines North (CPN) business owner and author Dr. Bryan Rudiak held a book signing…
by Sally Uhrich Outdoor grilling is a welcome relief for many cooks, as there is little mess and easy cleanup. Yet, many people think of grilling only, with regard to sauces, rubs and marinades for meat. There are, however, many fine recipes for vegetables which cook on the grill. The “Taste of Home,” Easy Grilling…
Tri-County Health Department employees and volunteers dispose of the chemicals and hazardous waste at the roundups. Article and photo by Terri Wiebold According to the Tri-County Health Department, an estimated 1,900 vehicles participated in Douglas County’s Household Chemical Roundups in 2009, safely disposing of more than 84 tons of hazardous materials. This included 11,085 pounds…
Information provided by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce (CPCC)is partnering with Douglas County Living Magazine to produce a 2010 membership directory. The new directory will be 8 1/2” X 11” and will be distributed to CPCC members as well as to businesses throughout Douglas County. The chamber will…
Budding artists in grades first through fifth can register for a four-week art camp held at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE). Each week students will complete a new project. The class, taught by Nancy Macintosh, BRE art teacher, will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from June 7 through July 30. Students will have the opportunity to participate…
Friday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why: Helping Hands mission is to help those in need within our community with home improvement projects to better a family’s quality of life. Helping Hands supports the elderly, the young, the disabled, the economically challenged, and those…
Information submitted by Cherokee Ranch & Castle “Besides Cherokee Ranch and Castle, the only other public appearance internationally known jazz pianist Henry Butler has on his June calendar is the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. — I point this out not only to toot Henry’s horn, but Cherokee’s as well,” said Cherokee Ranch and Castle…
More than 200 people gathered outside Castle Pines Community Church on May 16 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the church’s new location. Mayor Jeffrey Huff and Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce representatives joined Senior Pastor Tom Curtright as he gave the invocation and cut the ribbon. After the ceremony, visitors and church members…
Proposed signage changes at the Outlets in Castle Rock may dramatically change the view of the shopping complex from I-25. Pictured above are renderings of the existing signage as well as what the proposed LED signage may look like from vehicles traveling along I-25. by Elizabeth Wood West The Outlets at Castle Rock is considering…
by Sally Uhrich There is now a new addition to the many fine pet daycare and boarding facilities in and around Castle Rock. Tails Up Deluxe Pet Hotel and Daycare has been in operation since July ’08. Co-founders and owners, Marc and Jill Sousa, are Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) Certified Advanced Pet Care Technicians,…
Charlie, played by Jake Mullins, and Grandpa Joe, played by Ian Nouss, being airlifted from fizzy drinks. Article by Kathy Dunker with photos by Desi Lederman The American Academy (AA) gymnasium was transformed last month into a spectacular setting, a chocolate factory! The Willy Wonka Jr. play, directed by AA’s music teacher Mark Middlebrooks, was…
CPN Metro District Board Files Lawsuit Against City’s Urban Renewal Authority “Blight” Designations Raise Concern With unanimous support of its five-member publicly elected Board of Directors, Metro District President Steve Labossiere downplayed the lawsuit’s significance and expressed the Board’s willingness to work directly with the Mayor and City Council to resolve issues without litigation. Citing…
by Elizabeth Wood West It appears that not everyone in and around the Castle Pines Village and Sedalia area is bothered by train horn noise. A recent telephone survey, sponsored by Douglas County, indicates there is not enough local support for the creation of a public improvement district (PID) and an assessment to pay for…
Castle Pines Athletics and the Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) PTO will host a week-long summer camp designed exclusively for BRE kids ages 5 and older. The camp, led by BRE staff members and Coach Emily Bishop, will feature different sports each day, along with other exciting activities. The entire week will be full of organized…
Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) student Bray P. displays his first-place-winning invention, “The Pickle Picker” at TTE’s Invention Convention. TTE hosted the event to encourage students to learn more about simple machines as part of the science curriculum. Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Fourth graders in Douglas County learn about simple machines as part of…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 30, 2010 DEATH OF SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service…
As of press time, the water was still at the HOA1 pool – just waiting for swimmers to jump in and start practicing their strokes and starts and turns. By Carin R. Kirkegaard The pools in the Castle Pines community opened with the Memorial Day weekend and will soon be churning with swimmers as the…
by Chris Bonham, Intern Writer with a teen’s perspective America has often been called the greatest nation on Earth. But what made our country what it is today? Many people would argue many things, but one commonly agreed upon source is the United States Constitution. Last month we explored the environment into which this document…
Gary Ewing, RHMS Security (left) and George Mullens, Watch Dog Dad (right). Article and photo by Amy Shanahan, RHMS Volunteer Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) is a proud participant of the Watch DOGS program. The Watch DOGS program is a nationwide program that involves fathers, grandfathers and other father figures to participate in school day…
DCS Montessori student Olivia W. has a great time dancing with teacher Glenn Albert at the school’s first sock hop. By Tracy Dudley In May, DCS Montessori hosted its first ever Sock Hop. All students in upper elementary grades 4, 5, and 6 were invited, and attendance was very high. In preparation for the event,…
Information provided by Douglas County To help residents clear their properties of dead tree branches and shrubbery, a slash/mulch site will open from May 22 through September 25. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 1400 Caprice Drive in Castle Rock. Acceptable items are tree branches and…
Happy Canyon Road roundabout rendering provided by Castle Pines Metropolitan District by Elizabeth Wood West Nearly sixty people attended the Castle Pines Metropolitan District’s (CPMD) Happy Canyon Road roundabouts project open house in April. CPMD staff and board members discussed plans to construct two roundabouts along Happy Canyon Road as a means of providing better…