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by Terri Wiebold with information provided by Douglas County County residents living and working in the southern areas of Douglas County can renew their driver’s license, change their address, and get a Colorado ID at Douglas County’s new Driver’s License Office in Castle Rock. The Castle Rock driver’s license office handles renewals, out-of-state transfers, and…
Pictured left to right – Sammy Fox, Chloe Civello, Jared Jordan, Nicole Jordan, Teddy Koerner. Inset: Erin Riner, Marielle Renehan, Abby Kochevar. Article and photos by Carin R. Kirkegaard Castle Pines club swimmers from both Colorado Athletic Club and the Rock Swim team shined at the end of the short-course swimming season by qualifying and…
Rocky Mountain Tennis Academy (RMTA), Denver’s largest community-based tennis program, is offering classes again this year in Castle Pines North and Castle Pines Village. RMTA serves hundreds of adults and youth students and offers instruction from beginners to tournament level players. RMTA provides fully staffed programs at the HOA1 and HOA 2 tennis courts in…
Jeff Huff, the president of the Hidden Pointe Metro District and Horticulture Specialists, Gary LeCaptain by Lisa Crockett Spruce trees in the Castle Pines community are threatened by infestation from a new culprit, the White Pine Weevil, and Jeff Huff, the president of the Hidden Pointe Metro District, is working with local experts to do…
Students will create a new project each week Small classes mean more one on one time with teacher Who and when? 1st – 5th Graders June 8th – July 2nd (8 Classes) (Mondays and Wednesdays) 9:00 – 10:30 or 10:30 – 12:00 Limited to first 15 students in each session Where and how much? Buffalo…
Metro District Utilities Supervisor Andrew Romano is coordinating a curb stop program in CPN. It’s late in the afternoon, you have standing water in your basement and your plumber doesn’t have good news. The source of the leak is between the isolation valve in your house and the shut off at the curb, or “curb…
By order of the Governor, please lower your flags on July 1, 2009, in honor of BLM Fire Capt. Brett Stearns, 29.
by Scott Lasher The old adage “Do something you love and you will never have to work a day in your life” is more like a motto for Castle Pines North resident Dennis Murray. For the past 10 years, Murray has served as the Director of Golf Instruction at The Ridge at Castle Pines North.…
Rock Canyon High School students battled the elements in order to attend prom on April after a sudden snow storm hit the Castle Pines communtiy. Pictured above are Kaitlyn Clure, senior at Rock Canyon and her date Ben.
(Photo courtesy of Lynniel Van Benschoten) Update by Lane Robets San Juan Pools of Colorado uses a crane to deliver a new pool to The Retreat. The Retreat HOA began renovations to their neighborhood pool in April. The 20+ year old pool received a face lift by Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. “We have been on…
Storefront for new library in Castle Pines North, located at 7437 Village Square Lane. (Photo by Tim Gamble) by Lisa Crockett After countless hours of work and planning, volunteers working to bring a library to the Castle Pines community have cause for celebration. Jamie LaRue, Douglas County Libraries Director, has been given unanimous approval from…
by Lisa Crockett Just a few short months ago, the City of Castle Pines North (CPN) celebrated its first birthday. Next month, our Nation will celebrate its 233rd birthday, otherwise known as Independence Day. Residents in CPN are invited to join neighbors and friends in Coyote Ridge Park on Friday, July 3 for an old-fashioned…
Epsilon founders Jim Masson (left) and Erin Kane by Lane Roberts The Pinnacle Building in Castle Pines North (CPN) is now home to Epsilon Solutions, LLC. A technology consulting company, Epsilon Solutions provides a variety of services including web site design, database design, office productivity solutions, and a variety of data analysis and graphic design…
Submitted by Kristin Hayek Publicity & Outreach Coordinator 303-688-7642 100 South Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Library to Open in Castle Pines Fundraising efforts by the residents in Castle Pines have paid off — the Board of Douglas County Libraries voted in May to sign a lease for a library to open in early…
by Tracy Dudley The Intel Foundation recently named Rocky Heights Middle School a finalist for the Intel Schools of Distinction Award in the Math Excellence category. The annual program honors schools across the United States for implementing innovative programs that inspire students to excel in math and science. Rocky Heights was recognized specifically for its…
by Anthonette Klinkerman Summer social events in Castle Pines North (CPN) are looking at bit different this year. The Master Association, CPN’s community-wide HOA, reduced dues for 2009 and transitioned from planning and implementing community-wide social events, to sponsoring events coordinated and hosted by other entities. For the past 10 years, the Master Association has…
Bailey McHenry accepting the CSOC scholarship award from Douglas County Sheriff, David A. Weaver Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 Douglas County Sheriff, David A. Weaver, is pleased to announce that Bailey McHenry is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriff’s of Colorado, CSOC, scholarship award for Douglas…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 Douglas County Sheriff David A. Weaver is very excited about being part of the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium with 42 other Law Enforcement Agencies from across the State of Colorado. The Colorado Information Sharing Consortium (CISC) was formed in 2008 by public…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 Deputies for the Patrol and Detention Divisions as well as officers from the Lone Tree, Castle Rock and Parker Police Department have received training on Autism Awareness. Many times deputies and officers have been called to situations that involve a person; child…
by Anthonette Klinkerman Castle Pines North has an international connection through ZONTA International. The club met recently at La Dolce Vita to honor a young woman from Douglas County that has demonstrated concern for a global issue. Amy Lynn Eckert, among the first graduating class of Castle View High School this year, was the recipient…
The new RidgeGate Parkway Interchange is at RidgeGate Parkway and I-25, approximately one mile south of Lincoln Avenue. It provides direct access to the Sky Ridge Medical Center and the RidgeGate development. The Interchange design is similar to the nearby Lincoln Interchange with a partial cloverleaf of two loop ramps and was built for the…
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 11, 2009 PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK, 2009 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every day, peace officers put on their uniforms and go to work to safeguard America’s communities and uphold the freedoms we hold…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 CONTACT #1: Deputy Rob Rotherham 303-814-7005 ext 6514 303-660-7500 (dispatch) Upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Parker Police Department will be stepping up their efforts to apprehend Intoxicated and Impaired drivers during the Memorial Day…
DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE Sheriff David A. Weaver 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 CONTACT #1: Deputy Cocha Heyden, Public Information Officer, 303-660-7586, pgr 303-826-7822 RELEASE DATE: 05/08/09 RELEASE TIME: 9:00 am Douglas County Sheriff Will Honor Citizens and Employees in Awards Ceremony to be Held on May 14, 2009, at the…
Submitted by Deputy Cocha Heyden Public Information Officer Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 303-660-7586 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Graduates 4th Class of Community Safety Volunteers, 2nd class to include volunteers that will serve the Lone Tree and Castle Rock Police Departments Douglas County Sheriff Dave Weaver, Lone Tree Police Chief Steve Hasler, Lone Tree Mayor Jim…
Gov. Bill Ritter has ordered that United States and Colorado state flags be lowered to half staff at state and federal facilities throughout Colorado tomorrow (Saturday, May 9, 2009) in honor of Sgt. James Dewel Pirtle, 21, of Colorado Springs. Sgt. Pirtle died May 1, 2009, in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as…
The Brown family of Castle Pines North with some new found friends in the Dominican Republic. The Browns spent a week working on a church construction project as part of a missions trip with Castle Pines Community Church and Missions Door ministries. (Photos courtesy of the Brown family) by Lisa Crockett CPN Residents serve others…
by Tracy Dudley In the spring of 2007, a local grassroots group rallying for a recreation center in Castle Pines North (CPN) commissioned a survey that found 81 percent of CPN residents in favor of a recreation center for the community. This was nearly two years ago, and Castle Pines Recreation (CPR) has since paused…
Birds of a Feather: (from left) Skyler Draper, Nathan Cook, Cameron Lindemann and Chase Bell all received their Eagle Scout awards on the same day. All four of the boys are students at Rock Canyon High School. The boys are scouts in troops 365 and 530. (Photo by Lisa Crocket) by Lisa Crockett The journey…
by Lisa Crockett Another hurdle on the long route to a library for the Castle Pines community has been cleared. At its regular meeting on April 16, the Library Board of Trustees instructed Douglas County Libraries Director, Jamie LaRue, to pursue lease negotiations for a library space here. “We are giving our permission to our…
Submitted by Dr. Bryan Rudiak, Canyon Ridge Chiropractic The Rock Canyon High School choirs joined forces with local doctor, Dr. Bryan Rudiak of Canyon Ridge Chiropractic, to raise $1,000 for the school program. The students were able to raise the money rather easily and in a rather short period of time. Dr. Rudiak donated a…
by Carin Kirkegaard Longer daylight hours and warmer weather have Castle Pines North (CPN) neighbors taking advantage of Colorado’s early spring days. Whether riding a bike, taking a jog, or walking a dog on CPN’s 13.5 miles of recreational trails, many residents have been out enjoying spring. In addition to these walking trails CPN residents…
Submitted by Heather Halpape, CDOT 9484 or 303-888-6319 (cell) CSP PIO, 303-239-4583 The Colorado State Patrol and 40 law enforcement agencies wrote 2,761 seat belt tickets during a week-long, nighttime Click It or Ticket enforcement that occurred April 1-7 in 11 counties. The special overtime traffic enforcement took place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.…
by Lisa Crockett With no confirmed tenants for the parcel of land at the corner of Monarch Boulevard and Castle Pines Parkway – a parcel known as “CC-20”, construction plans that were introduced more than two years ago remain unchanged but also unrealized. The site, which is owned by Pinark, LLC, was to have been…
by Denise Bassett, Castle Pines North Metro District On average more than eight percent of residential water use is lost through leaking fixtures or pipes! Knowing how much water you use is the first step toward getting a handle on water consumption. As you evaluate your water use, try to look for ways to reduce…
April Parcells Article and photo by Carin Kirkegaard MacKenzie Rae Parcells was born a perfectly healthy baby to Castle Pines North residents, April and Bill Parcells. It was at her two-month check-up, when MacKenzie received her DTap immunization that things began to change. According to April Parcells, co-founder of the MacKenzie Grace Foundation, MacKenzie had…
by Lane Roberts On Thursday, March 5, the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce hosted its first membership meeting at The Ridge in Castle Pines North (CPN.) Don Bobeda, chairman for the Chamber, gave the introductions and welcomed more than 60 businesses in attendance. Dr. Jason Ortman of Castle Pines Eye Care sponsored the event.. Guest…
by Lane Roberts Verizon Wireless has been working with the Castle Pines North (CPN) Metro District to add a new flag pole cell tower at the Community Center located on Yorkshire Drive at Castle Pines Parkway. The nation’s largest wireless telecommunications provider has determined that wireless coverage in the CPN area, primarily to the west…
by Carin Kirkegaard Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) is promoting literacy throughout the school and tying in a fundraising component through learning. With budget cuts looming across the Douglas County School District, the parents from the parent/teacher organization, the Buffalo Ridge Educational Alliance (BREA), decided to be proactive and start raising money for the coming year…
Workers continue the foundation for a pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian underpass. Article and photo Terri Wiebold As construction continues on the Daniel’s Park Improvement Project, local residents anxiously await the reopening of road closures on the west ends of Buffalo Trail and Castle Pines Parkway. Detours were put into place and roads closed in late February for construction…
Information provided by South Suburban Recreation Center On Friday April 17, 2009, South Suburban Parks and Recreation celebrates 50 years of service with 50-cent Friday at the all four South Suburban Golf Courses. Warm up your swing and get into your game with a bucket of balls for only 50 cents all day on Friday,…
Big O repersentatives Brandon Elder (left) and Robyn McElroy with Little O (Photo by Steve Severin, Avocet Communications) by Terri Wiebold Castle Pines North (CPN) Big O Tires mascot, Little O, joined The Children’s Miracle Network and Alice 105.9 radio station for the annual “36 Hours for Kids” event, which is a live radio broadcast…
by Lane Roberts The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce recently mailed 3,300 shop local first discount cards to Castle Pines North (CPN) residents. The complimentary discount card offers a variety of savings from more than 25 local CPN businesses. “Following the announcement of this program, we had many requests for cards from residents outside of…
by Terri Wiebold A recent study prepared for Douglas County shines new light on travel between the Sedalia area and I-25. In February, the engineering firm of Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig presented its findings on the “Happy Canyon Road Travel Analysis,” which measured travel times for three routes that would provide connection between US 85…
April 21-24 Lights, Camera, Book Fair! The Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) Spring Book Fair will be held Tuesday, April 21 through Friday April 24. The spring fair is an excellent time to stock up on summer reading. All money raised will go directly back to the school’s library to refresh the school’s book collection. To…
Cherokee Ranch Fire – October 29, 2003 Submitted by Becky O’Guin Community Relations Director South Metro Fire Rescue Authority The South Metro Fire Rescue Authority (SMFRA) will be expanding its Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to the I-25/Santa Fe corridors and surrounding areas and would like to invite community members to attend a public meeting:…
by Terri Wiebold Fetch your sneakers and your furry friends and join in the 2009 Furry Scurry. In its sixteenth year, this annual event helps the Denver Dumb Friends League (DDFL) raise money through donations and pledges to care for thousands of homeless animals. The two-mile fun walk/run will take place from 9 a.m. to…
Owner Barbara Neff, photo by Terri Wiebold As of February 2012 Neff Staffing is no longer serving the Castle Pines community. Thank you for your past support. Information provided by Neff Staffing Services Neff Staffing Services opened its doors for business March 2, 2009 in Castle Pines North’s new Pinnacle Building, located at 7501 Village…
T-Mobile Tower at the Ridge by Lisa Crockett Castle Pines North (CPN) resident Cheryl McDade wants to make a call using her cell phone, but sometimes finds that difficult to do. “We switched to Verizon last year from 15 years with AT&T,” said McDade in a letter to The Castle Pines Connection. “Verizon does not…
The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce and dozens of members held their official ribbon cutting ceremony at their new office in Castle Pines North in February. The new office is located at 562 Castle Pines Parkway, Suite C-1, in the Safeway Shopping Center. Learn more about the Chamber at www.castlepineschamber.com. (Photo by Tim Gamble)
Before you head to the garden to plant a new flowerbed or a crop of tomatoes this spring, take the time to call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado. Locators are allowed two business days to respond to requests to accurately mark the underground lines in an excavation area. Even a small garden job can…
Don Bobeda, Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Mayor Maureen Shul, City of Castle Pines North, and Jamie LaRue, Douglas County Libraries Director at the March 19 Douglas County Library District meeting. by Lisa Crockett and Terri Wiebold Where there is a will, there is a way! The tenacity and creativity of the Castle Pines…
by Lane Roberts Life long learning is a passion for Castle Pines North resident Galen Crowder. Crowder and his wife, Angie, participate in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offered by the University of Denver. OLLI, originally established as VIVA in 1996, provides educational opportunities to people ages 55 and “better.” Three eight-week terms each…
by Terri Wiebold Transitioning from one form of “green” to another, Village Books in Castle Pines Village was borne in December, 2008. Casualties of the banking industry and the current economy, husband and wife team Steven and Stephanie Alaniz decided to turn a passion they shared into an eco-friendly business venture. “We are the new…
by Denise Bassett, Castle Pines North Metro District Schmick Named Assistant District Manager The CPNMD board of directors recently announced the promotion of Dan Schmick to Assistant Manager. Schmick joined the CPNMD staff in January 2008 as Finance Manager and has been instrumental in the preparation of financial documents for CPNMD renewable water resource projects,…
by Terri Wiebold The vacant lot on the northeast corner of Castle Pines Parkway and Beverly Boulevard at I-25 (adjacent to the gas station) is currently being used by many as a used-car parking lot. According to city of Castle Pines North community development director, Sam Bishop, the location has been the topic of many…
by Carin Kirkegaard, Photo courtesy of Saralyn Crock Bella Rock Adventures is offering a Tenderfoot 14’er Training class starting in June and running through July. The class is designed to introduce women to training and preparing to climb Colorado’s 14’ers. The course will suggest workouts in preparation for the 14’er, guided training hikes in the…
by Terri Wiebold More than 185 children kicked off the first season with Castle Pines Athletics, a new recreational youth sports program for local children ages four to twelve. The spring season featured 13 soccer teams of children ages four to eight. All soccer practices are held in Castle Pines North (CPN) and games are…
Cyclists get your chains lubed and tires pumped. The Subaru Elephant Rock Cycling Festival is registering riders for what is unofficially called the start of the Colorado cycling season. This event will take place Sunday June 7 at the Douglas County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock. Riders can choose between three distances for paved road…
Message provided by Sheriff David A. Weaver Community garage sales are a fun way to meet your neighbors and make a little extra cash. They are a great way to get rid of those extra items that have been taking up space in your garage or basement. The friendly atmosphere of the garage sale can…
by Carin Kirkegaard The 2009-2010 school year will begin with changes for many students at Rock Canyon High School (RCHS). Needing to cut $37 million from the budget, the Douglas County School District (DCSD) has decided to reduce credit requirements for graduation beginning with the class of 2012 and institute an open campus policy for…
Submitted by Coldwell Banker Castle Pines Breathing fresh life into one of the Front Range’s benchmark luxury home communities, veteran Castle Pines Village Realty has announced its newly-formed alliance with international powerhouse Coldwell Banker. The renamed Coldwell Banker Castle Pines venture brings “all of our local expertise and relationships, our love for the community and…
Information provided by South Suburban Recreation Center South Suburban Parks and Recreation is partnering with University of Colorado Hospital to host comprehensive blood screenings on Tuesday, April 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center. This high-quality laboratory screening with rapid turnaround of results consists of 30 tests, including a…
Submitted by Castle Rock Eye Wear Castle Rock Eyewear is pleased to welcome Dr. Dockins, optometrist. Dr. Dockins is a Developmental Optometrist with a passion for helping families with their vision care, especially children. After graduating from the University of Missouri – School of Optometry, she completed her post-graduate education in Developmental Optometry, during which…
by Lane Roberts Castle Pines North (CPN) joined the list of 270 incorporated municipalities in the State of Colorado in November, 2007. Of those municipalities, 89 are home rule cities or towns. Earlier this year, the CPN City Council began discussions on the home rule process and potential models that could be modified to fit…
by Anthonette Klinkerman What do MTV and Castle Pines North have in common? An episode of the popular makeover reality show “Made.” On February 24, a local contestant was brought to Salon 188 to be transformed into her alter-ego, a punk rock star while being filmed by MTV personnel for a March episode of Made.…
Welcome home! Army Major Larry Shea (right) finally spends time at home with his wife Anna, (left) and their threedaughters pictured from the left Lauren, Kelsie and Reagan. Shea, a resident of Castle Pines North, served two tours in Iraq with the Army Reserves and was away for more than 30 months. (Photo by Tim…
by Lane Roberts It is that time of year again, when little yellow marshmallow chicks become a hot commodity, and chocolate Easter Bunny ears are saved for last. EasterFest, now going on its fifth year, has expanded to include two celebrations this spring, one in Castle Pines Village (CPV) and one in Castle Pines North…
by Lane Roberts On Thursday, February 26, American Academy students walked away with an impressive number of awards at the Denver Metro Regional Science Fair. The event was held at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and featured projects from schools around the entire Denver-metro area. Congratulations to all American Academy students who participated…
In the February/March issue of The Castle Pines Connection “Our Opinion” editorial about business license fees, we reported that Joe the Plumber should “be prepared to pay about $155 ($55 for a business license and $100 for a master plumber license) for making a service call in Castle Pines North…” Upon further clarification from city…