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Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden, Public Information Officer, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 Final Douglas County “Blue Thunder Memorial Ride” Was a Huge Success The 10th Annual “Blue Thunder Memorial Ride” took place on Saturday, May 30th and was a huge success. Over $4,600 was raised for a fund that was named in honor of…
Letter to the Editor from City Treasurer Doug Gilbert The city has now entered a phase when its budgeted expenses need reduction. In Colorado, cities cannot spend more than revenue. Current revenues do not support budgeted expenses so adjustments must be made. Managing the finances in a start up city is fraught with unpredictability in…
Platte River at the exact point where the Platteville Ditch diverts from the Platte River. by Lane Roberts During the past four years, Castle Pines North Metro District has been crafting numerous plans to secure renewable water for Castle Pines North (CPN). Now, for the first time, the Metro District has acquired senior water rights…
CPN resident Mariah D. picks up trash during a soccer game at Daniel’s Gate Park. Article and photo by Tracy Dudley About once a week there is a new pile of mysterious doggy droppings on my front lawn. How can responsible members of our community allow their pets to wander onto private property, do their…
Our hearts are saddened with the sudden passing of Castle Pines North resident Earl Millspaugh. Earl was an integral part of our CPN community, serving on numerous boards, committees, and as current president of the CPN Master Association. A loving husband to Joan, devoted father, wonderful friend, and involved citizen, Earl’s warmth, integrity, and dedication…
by Lane Roberts The 54th Colorado Science and Engineering Fair was held April 9-11 at Colorado State University. American Academy eighth grade students received the following awards: Matthew Haney was awarded first place in the Junior Division of Mathematics and Computer Sciences for his project entitled, “A Taste of Code: An Analysis of Security of…
The CPN Youth Advisory Council is requesting donations be made at the event. The walk will start and end at Buffalo Ridge Elementary, located at 7075 Shoreham Drive. For further details, visit www.cpngov.com.
Message Provided by Douglas County Libraries Director James LaRue, guest editorial The Castle Pines community has faced a few setbacks in its drive to bring a library closer to home. Narrow defeats in the last two elections to increase Library District revenue and budget issues have necessitated some cuts in services district-wide. Among these cuts:…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 303-660-7586 Deputy Robert Rotherham, Traffic Unit, 303-663-7703 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Upcoming Fourth of July Holiday DUI Enforcement During the July 4th weekend, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be conducting DUI Saturation Patrols throughout Douglas County, specifically on the major county roads…
American Academy fourth graders coordinated their robot with their spring outfits as part of the fashion competition at Robofest. (Photo by Trish Cummings) by Lane Roberts On Saturday, April 11, American Academy’s fourth graders won big in a Robofest competition. Robofest is an annual autonomous robotics competition focusing on learning science, engineering, technology and math…
Information provided by Douglas County Effective July 1, Colorado citizens will pay a higher motor vehicle registration renewal, the result of Senate Bill 09-108, which adds an annual road safety surcharge and a bridge safety surcharge to each motor vehicle registration renewal, based on the weight of the vehicle. The bridge safety surcharge fee included…
by Anthonette Klinkerman Tammy Krause is surrounded by Samsonite backpacks. They are all filled with gender-specific kids games, electronics, and goodies, and ready for distribution to children undergoing pediatric cancer treatments at area hospitals from Denver to Colorado Springs. Pediatric cancer took the life of her five year old, Gabby, in 2004. The backpacks were…
by Terri Wiebold A recent article in the June/July issue of The Castle Pines Connection titled, “City Council appoints deputy treasurer” has prompted some community inquiry regarding governmental transparency and financial disclosures in regard to the City of Castle Pines North. While attempting to work directly with city officials and with CH2M HILL in…
From left to right Tessa Brust, Brilynn Pray, Malia Baudo, Kira Johansen, Priscilia Vargas, Jordan Rickerd. by Carin R. Kirkegaard Local Brownie Troop 597 did some good in the world and sponsored a dinner for nearly 40 families at Warren Village, a transitional housing program for previously homeless single parent families. The entire dinner was…
by Timi Aguilar The Castle Pines Youth Advisory Council (YAC) raised almost $600 to benefit Children’s Hospital at its first “Walk in the Pines” event on Saturday, June 6. The walk had around 35 attendees who participated in the two-mile walk on a sunny Saturday morning. Mayor Maureen Shul kicked-off the event and worked directly…
by Carin R. Kirkegaard Jared Roberts, a second grader at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE), was certainly surprised when the letter containing the adventures of Flat Stanley from his uncle returned with photos of former President George W. Bush holding Flat Stanley. “Is that George W. Bush with Uncle Mike and Flat Stanley?” questioned Roberts. The…
Annie Aubert creates unique works of art with flowers, fabrics, structures and lighting out of her HOA1 home in CPN. Article and photo by Carin R. Kirkegaard Castle Pines North resident Annie Aubert is a local florist and owner of Designs by Ann. Aubert decorates for special events by creating unique artistic works of art…
Girlfriends celebrate a birthday and give to the library fund. Front row – Sally Wagner, Sheri Powner, Sandy Koerner Back row – June Uralli, Kelly Durie. by Carin R. Kirkegaard With the approval from the Library Board for lease negotiations to begin, the dream of a library in Castle Pines North (CPN) is starting to…
Submitted by Pottery Adventure Polish Pottery Pottery Adventure Polish Pottery is thrilled to add the Vena factory to our lineup. Vena features the most intricate and detailed artwork of all Polish Pottery. We will continue to carry most well known factory, Zaklady Boleslawiec, as well. Check our exciting new line up at: www.potteryadventure.com or call…
by Lane Roberts Normally one wouldn’t hear a whistle-blowing drill sergeant in an assisted living facility, but this wasn’t a normal staff meeting. It was bootcamp. Courtesy Bootcamp, that is. Castle Country Assisted Living Facilities welcomed Courtesy Bootcamp at their Valley House location in April for a staff development meeting. For one hour, staff members…
American Design & Landscape has been awarded a one-year construction contract on the first phase of the City of Castle Pines North Metro District Master Landscape Plan. Construction began in May and is scheduled for completion on July 4. There are four areas included in the first phase of the project: North Entrance to the…
by Terri Wiebold The heavy, wet snow late this season left many Castle Pines residents with broken trees and branches, prompting Douglas County to open its Slash and Mulch program a month early this year. “Due to the recent snowstorm, many residents throughout the County lost trees and now have a considerable amount of work…
Jaxon William Tillman at four days old Submitted by Robin Reichwein Jaxon William Tillman, a fifth generation Coloradan, was born March 27, 2009 to Josh and Maile Tillman of Highlands Ranch, CO. Tillman’s maternal grandparents are Robin Reichwein of Surrey Ridge and Terry Erwin of Dillon. Paternal grandparents are Kathy and Steve Tillman of Monte…
Submitted by RE/MAX Professionals New venture brings together Denver market experience, expertise Two long-time Denver real estate leaders announced the formation of a new partnership. Prestige Real Estate Group and RE/MAX Professionals are becoming RE/MAX Professionals: Colorado’s most prestigious real estate company. As one entity, they will offer their customers the experience and expertise needed…
Singer Reagan Lindemann offers a wide variety of musical experiences to diners at Castle Pines North’s La Dolce Vita Restaurant. by Lisa Crockett For diners in Castle Pines North who have a hankering for Italian food, dinner offers not only a treat for the taste buds, but for the ears as well. “Having live music…
Submitted by Bryan Rudiak Dr. Bryan Rudiak (pictured on the right) of Castle Pines, Colorado, was among a group of doctors of chiropractic from around the world invited to participate in the 17th Annual Symposium on Natural Fitness held in Columbus, Ohio in March. The ICA Natural Fitness Symposium brings together the worlds of athletic…
On June 20 Castle Pines North Girl Scout Troops will be holding a bake sale with all proceeds benefiting the Castle Pines Library Campaign. Stop by the dual swim meet between the two CPN swim teams the Castle Crocs and the Storm at the HOA2 pool located off of Oxford in the Kings Crossing subdivision
Clean your garage and clean the environment at the Douglas County annual Household Chemical Roundup by Terri Wiebold According to the Tri-County Health Department, a total of 2,510 vehicles participated in Douglas County’s Household Chemical Roundups in 2008, representing an estimated 2,887 households, safely disposing of more than 155 tons of hazardous materials. This included…
Nancy Meisner surrounded by her friends who inspired and supported her in rediscovering her art. From left to right: Stacy Eberling, Julie Park, Darcy Pierce, Cheryl Utterback, Nancy Meisner, Jeannine Pettaway, Nancy Wood, Heather Allen, and Dorothy Musco. Article and photos by Carin R. Kirkegaard With the art show, “Wildflowers in Springtime,” local artist Nancy…
by Lisa Crockett Are politics in your future? Do you have a desire to become more involved in the Castle Pines community? Could you be the future mayor or treasurer of the City of Castle Pines North (CPN)? Now is your opportunity to explore the possibilities. The CPN City Council recently passed an ordinance which…
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is being offered by several of the churches in Castle Pines: Christ the King Presbyterian Church is hosting VBS in partnership with Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock. VBS will be held from June 22 – 26 at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 550 Wolfensburger Road, from 9 a.m. until noon. For more…
According to state law, the sale and use of “permissible fireworks” cannot be prohibited in unincorporated county areas, unless a special resolution is passed by the county government. As of press time, there were no fire restrictions in Douglas County, but that could change if the conditions are dangerously dry. Municipalities can be more restrictive…
by Carin Kirkegaard Starting this June, Castle Pines North resident Sheri Brummett will be opening her home as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) pick up location for Grant Family Farms. A CSA is a partnership between a local farm and individuals seeking to purchase locally grown produce. Interested customers make an annual commitment to purchase…
Round up the family and ride on down for a good time at the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. The events take place at the Douglas County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock during the week of August 1 – August 9. This year the festivities will include rodeos, carnival rides, 4-H events, tractor pulls, concerts,…
Mary Williams stands with her finished piece. by Carin R. Kirkegaard Mary Williams, local Castle Pines artist and owner of Wild Wood Art, will have her wall reliefs featured in a group show that features circular patterns in nature at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder, Colorado. In the show, “Enso the Circle”,…
Left to right: District Captain Debbie Hill, Bridget Milnes, Sue Cooper, Linda Walker and Tracey McCarthy. by Carin R. Kirkegaard with information from Debbie Hill Residents of Castle Pines Village (CPV) and Castle Pines North (CPN) pitched in to help with the annual Castle Rock Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation luncheon. The luncheon was held in…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard Students and parents lined up at the Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) spring book fair to have Alec Greven sign copies of his three best selling books. Greven, a fourth grader at Soaring Hawk Elementary School in Castle Rock, became a published author when he was nine years old and caught the…
Director of Public Works, Eric Guth by Lisa Crockett Construction, general wear, and a long, snowy spring have left some of Castle Pines North’s (CPN) roads in need of attention to fix potholes and cracks. Eric Guth, CPN’s Director of Public Works, said that for the foreseeable future, road work will focus on maintenance and…
by Anthonette Klinkerman Elaine Love is one of those people other people instantly like. That instant connection serves her well in her newfound passion for public speaking. This also explains her numerous awards in the field. Love moved from Steamboat Springs to Castle Pines Village in July of 2008. She had served as an ambassador…
Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella by Terri Wiebold Douglas County is changing the way it does business. Changing for the better. Recognizing the need for improved customer service in planning processes, particularly relative to speed and equity, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has established a Business Economic Advisory Committee to address and improve upon…
Submitted by Tim Hannon, edited by Anthonette Klinkerman Spring has sprung in Castle Pines North. Not only are lawns and yards greening up, but The Flower Shop at Castle Pines is offering a way to green up the insides of homes as well. Now offering the Flower of the Month program, a beautiful medley of…
Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc. (BBBSC) honored Pinnacol Assurance at its annual Awards Ceremony and Reception on April 30 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Presented by Global Technology Resources Inc., the evening brought together 100 of BBBSC’s top supporters to celebrate 91 years of…
Castle Pines Athletics kicked off its first season in Castle Pines North with spring soccer. Despite the crazy spring of rain, sleet, snow, and even a few blizzards, kids ages four to eight enjoyed playing at home in Castle Pines North. Emma K. (pictured above) of the Kindergarten team the “Red Dragons” runs through a…
by Tracy Dudley As part of President Barack Obama’s world class education plan, he wants to make math and science a national priority and ensure all children have access to a strong science curriculum at all grade levels. At DCS Montessori (DCSM), emphasis on science and its real-world applications is woven into everyday activities even…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 Final Douglas County “Blue Thunder Memorial Ride” Was a Huge Success The 10th Annual “Blue Thunder Memorial Ride” took place on Saturday, May 30th and was a huge success. Over $4,600 was raised for a fund that was named in honor of…
Since the swearing in of its new members last May, the Board of the Castle Pines North Metro District has been focused on a number of key objectives: Ensuring that CPN is on track for a long-term renewable water solution, Exploring ways to gain efficiency with the newly-formed City; Ensuring that the District is financially…
Submitted by Johansen, McDonald & Associates Deborah Kish Johansen, Esq. is pleased to announce that The Johansen Law Firm, LLC is expanding. The new firm is Johansen, McDonald & Associates, P.C. Please join me in welcoming Christina L. C. McDonald, Esq. to the practice. JM&A will continue to focus on the legal needs of small…
Information and photo provided by the City of Lone Tree In May, the City of Lone Tree celebrated the grand opening of the RidgeGate Interchange off I-25 (above). The Interchange is designed to alleviate the increasing traffic congestion along Lincoln Avenue, approximately one mile north of the RidgeGate Parkway Interchange. Lincoln Avenue, on any given…
by Carin R. Kirkegaard Memorial weekend brings the beginning of summer and the return of the Castle Crocs to the swimming pool. With more than 180 swimmers, the Crocs hit the water this summer for the first time from diving blocks. Since the Crocs inception in 2006, the team has been vigilantly counting their pennies…
DCS sixth grade honor choir students from left to right: Nicholas B., Marston T., Mariah P., and Paige V. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Cooper) by Tracy Dudley Seven sixth graders from DCS Montessori performed in the Douglas County Sixth Grade Honor Choir concert on April 16 at Rock Canyon High School. Nicholas Bommarito, Mariah Pendergrast,…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 CONTACT Patty Moschner – 303-660-7535 x3 Debbie Boyle – 303-660-7535 x4 Jocelyn Rhymer – 303-660-7535 x1 Jamie Driscoll – 303-660-7535 x2 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Victim Assistance Volunteers NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Victim Assistance Program is seeking…
Owner/operator Miguel “Mike” Hernandez (center) with his kitchen staff making last minute preparations for the grand opening of A Taste of Mexico – Castle Pines Village A Taste of Mexico celebrated their grand opening Monday night with crowds of enthusiastic dinner guests waiting to sample the authentic Mexican cuisine. A habitué of the old Jimmy’s…
An annexation petition submitted to the City of Castle Pines North could bring an additional 2,500 homes into the city. Representatives of The Canyons filed a petition for annexation with the city in April. Article by Terri Wiebold; photos courtesy of North Canyons, LLLP. A new community of homes nestled among parks, open space and…
Medic Unit 39 will now be located at Station 39, on Happy Canyon Road in Castle Rock. Engine 36 is now staffed with three EMTs and a paramedic trained in advanced life support. by Terri Wiebold South Metro Fire Rescue Authority (SMFRA) relocated its Medic Unit from Station 36 in Castle Pines North (CPN) to…
Photos and information by Carin R. Kirkegaard Kids from the Castle Pines community gave it their all for Tri the Rock, a kids triathlon sponsored by the Castle Rock Recreation Center. The event consists of a swim, bike and run, with distances dependent upon age group. Kids ages five to fourteen competed in the event.…
The Castle Pines North community garage sale was May 15 -16, and brought many visitors to the Castle Pines community. Neighbors gathered former treasures and priced them to sell. The adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” held true for many during the sale, including this woman (pictured below) who is loving her new…
By Tracy Dudley The past two summers, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted farmers’ markets in the Village Square parking lot in CPN. While patronage was high initially, interest tapered off to the point where the endeavor ended up losing money. Because of this, CPN will not host a farmers’ market this season. However,…
Reminder! Get Acquainted With Your Metropolitan District CPNMD OPEN HOUSE June 24 (Wednesday) 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Residents of Castle Pines North are welcome to get acquainted with the operations and services provided by the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District.CPNMD staff and board members will be available to personally answer questions and address important community…
by Lane Roberts With the opening of a new charter school in Castle Pines North (CPN), may residents have expressed concerns regarding a potential increase in traffic along Monarch Boulevard, primarily near Buffalo Ridge Elementary School. American Academy, a Douglas County K-8 charter school, is set to open in their new 83,000 square foot facility…
by Carin R. Kirkegaard As part of a community unit taught at Timber Trail Elementary (TTE) two different groups of second graders took a tour of Colorado’s State Capitol and seven students, Kristin Palyo, Johnny Stoughton, Larrysa Meyers, Justus Novak, Madison Tran, Jaxson Bell and Aidan Svenson were selected to say the “Pledge of Allegiance”…
By Tracy Dudley Back by request, South Metro Volleyball (SMVB) will again offer its adult women’s grass volleyball league this summer here in Castle Pines North (CPN). SMVB is a small, locally-owned adult sports organization that hosts numerous adult volleyball events at various venues throughout the year. However, come summertime, there is a strong demand…
Castle Pines Athletics and Dazbog Coffee are celebrating summer in CPN on Sunday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us at Dazbog for a fun day of jump castles, face painting, bungee relay, music, raffle prizes , coupons and more! Bring the children and celebrate summer in CPN! Summer camps now offered…
by Terri Wiebold No more cash or coin payments accepted Since E-470 opened in 1991, customers using the toll highway have had the option of paying either by cash or with EXpressToll transponders. Beginning in July, that will change, and customers can keep their change. Effective July 4, 2009, coin and currency payment will no…
Sixteen-year-old Mike Elmore (second from left) and his fellow troop members from Boy Scout Troop 316 erect a “hawk house” in Castle Pines North for Elmore’s Eagle Scout project. The houses encourage vole- and rabbit-eating hawks to spend time in the area to keep pests under control. (Photos courtesy of Wayne Elmore) by Lisa Crockett…
By Scott Lasher Rock Canyon High School will send off it’s third graduating class, the Class of 2009 on Friday, May 22. The class is the first to have gone through both seventh and eighth grade at Rocky Heights Middle School, so the occasion marks a big day for schools serving the Castle Pines North…
WARP Ambassadors join Colorado State Representative Frank McNulty for a photo after being recognized for their efforts in raising water conservation awareness. By Carin R. Kirkegaard WARP Ambassadors from Rock Canyon, Douglas County, Chaparral and Castle View High Schools were recognized for their efforts in raising water conservation awareness at Colorado’s House of Representative’s general…
By Lane Roberts American Academy students recently placed eighth in the Math Counts state competition. The students competed with 25 other teams from schools throughout the state. Congratulations to Shawn Ong, Nick Collins, JD Gordon and Matthew Haney. “Making it to the state competition, both individually and as a team is an enormous achievement,” said…
By Carin R. Kirkegaard The Castle Pines North (CPN) Empty Nesters golf group have teed off for the season. In May, the group held their first social golfing event at The Ridge Golf Course. The golf group meets twice a month at either The Ridge in CPN, Red Hawk in Castle Rock and Bear Dance…
Mark the calendar and plan to attend the swim clinic featuring triathlon coach Rich Kline on Monday June 8 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Kline will be providing swim tips for those that are just beginning to those that are seeking to swim faster. Fast Lane Jane is a local Castle Pines business that…
Submitted by Horizon Pain Center Horizon Pain Center is showcased for applying innovative healing technologies in patient therapy on the KUSA Channel 9, June 13, 6 pm episode of “American Health Front.” This medical news program educates viewers about important advances in medical techniques and technologies. Horizon is featured for treating acute and chronic pain…