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Construction is finally underway for American Academy’s new 83,000 square foot school on Lagae Ranch in CPN. The K-8 Charter School will be the first middle school in CPN and will have more than 700 students making it the largest Charter School in Douglas County. The school plans to open September 7, 2009. (design provided…
The double turn lane at the northbound intersection of Lagae Road and Castle Pines Parkway has been permanently removed. Per the approved construction plans, the double left turn lane off Lagae Road has now been changed to a single left turn lane. The previous left turn lane will be converted to a “straight-through only” lane…
by Lisa Crockett Village Homes of Colorado, Inc., announced in early November that it has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Colorado. Village built nearly a quarter of the homes in Castle Pines North (CPN), most of which are less than…
by Lisa Crockett The new Walgreens store is ready and waiting to open its doors; construction was completed in mid-October. Castle Pines North (CPN) residents will have to wait until the new year, however, to shop its aisles. “We plan to open the [CPN] location in January,” said Walgreens company spokesperson, Carol Hively. The Walgreens…
Workers complete the new trail to Coyote Ridge Park in November (photo by Tim Gamble) by Terri Wiebold Residents in the northern neighborhoods of Castle Pines North (CPN) are celebrating safer passage to Coyote Ridge Park, thanks to plans for a new sidewalk extending from the underpass at Monarch Boulevard between Esperanza Drive and Winterberry…
GreenEarth Cleaners celebrated their grand official ribbon cutting celebration on Nov. 19 with the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce. Pictured from the left: Sandy Colling, Kim Taqita, GreenEarth owner Chuck Barry, and Chamber of Commerce Chairman Don Bobeda. (photo by Tim Gamble)
(photo by Tim Gamble) On November 8, 896 runners and walkers hit the pavement at Rock Canyon High School to raise money for local schools during the 2008 Rock Slide. The annual school 5K and one mile fundraiser brought together students, teachers, families, and friends from eight area schools including: American Academy Charter School, Buffalo…
The giant power pole finally comes down near Coyote Ridge Park (photo by Tim Gamble) by Lisa Crockett It has been a long wait, but Castle Pines North (CPN) has finally bid a not-so-fond farewell to an 180-foot utility pole which has towered over the city for nearly a year. Last winter, residents from across…
by Lane Roberts Now that Castle Pines North (CPN) is a new city, many residents have expressed concerns about snow removal for 2009. Snow removal services that were previously provided to unincorporated CPN by Douglas County will become the responsiblity of new city beginning February 12, 2009. Douglas County was required to continue to provide…
submitted by Mark and Kristen Adams Elements Therapeutic Massage is now open in Castle Rock. Mark and Kristin Adams, two local entrepreneurs, have opened Castle Rock’s first Elements Therapeutic Massage studio at 323 Metzler Drive, near the Target Shopping Center, where every customer will receive professional massage services from a certified massage therapist in a…
Castle Pines North Councilman David Neely of Ward 3 encourages South Metro Fire Rescue Board of Directors and staff at a CPN community meeting about the proposed relocation of Fire Station 36 to “think out of the box and look at some of the other alternatives.” by Terri Wiebold The South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR)…
Enjoy a visit with Santa at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Enjoy holiday stories, activities and take pictures with Santa. Santa will visit the Castle Rock library on December 16, 17 and 19 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Call 303-791-READ. Santa will also visit the libraries in Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch…
by Lisa Crockett Churches in Castle Pines North have a lot planned for the upcoming holiday season. Here are some of the highlights (events listed are held at the Church’s regular meeting place, unless otherwise noted): Castle Pines Community Church Meets at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School; www.castlepineschurch.org Children’s Program, The Christmas Present: December 14 at…
Empty Nesters gather at the HOA2 Clubhouse for Book Club. (photo by Elean Gersack) by Elean Gersack A simple idea from a local retiree has turned into something much bigger than ever imagined. Castle Pines North (CPN) resident, Jan Lorenzen, and her husband once had the opportunity to spend time in a forty plus community.…
Sandy Colling by Terri Wiebold Since the inception of the Castle Pines Parks Authority in 2000, Sandy Colling has been an influential and inspirational presence on the Parks Authority Board of Directors. In October, Colling stepped down from his position as president of the Parks Authority to further pursue outside endeavors. “It was a labor…
Little Italy Pizzeria has teamed up with GreenEarth Cleaners and The UPS Store to collect, clean, and ship coats to adults and children in Zanesville, Ohio. Lisa Towne, owner of Little Italy Pizzeria, is an Ohio native who is very familiar with the needs of the small town, which is located at the foothills of…
The Castle Rock Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the community to participate in an Interfaith Community Messiah Sing-in on Sunday, December 14, at 7 p.m. The annual event, now in its fifth year, will be held at 3301 Meadows Blvd. in Castle Rock. The event features guest vocal soloists…
First Place: 7260 Brixham Circle Second Place: 7350 Berkeley Circle Third Place: 7320 Brixham Circle Solid Life Christian Center Youth Group Sings Chrismas Carols
A local Castle Rock photographer, Melissa Loid Lazar of The Whole Part Photography, sought out to create a “2009 Calendar of Love” using primarily Douglas County children. In fact, 150 children are featured in the 32 page artistic black and white calendar. The party to launch the 2009 Calendar of Love was held on October…
by Terri Wiebold Drivers hoping to reach Daniels Park Road from Castle Pines Parkway will have to wait until after the first of the year for direct access, according to Douglas County Senior Development Review Engineer Gary Walter. Walter anticipates road closures to extend through the beginning of next year. “Finally the gas line is…
by Lane Roberts With the holidays and winter weather rapidly approaching, one local Castle Pines North resident is working to bring unique indoor family fun to the community. SimplyFun is a new original board, card, and party game company offering a variety of unique family entertainment. “SimplyFun offers unique, high-quality products for children, teens, and…
From the left: Shelly Hall, Tim Brown, and Dawn McIntosh submitted by Timothy Brown/American Family Insurance Timothy Brown, an American Family Insurance agent in Castle Rock has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program.SM Brown has been an agent for American Family since August, 2004. His…
by Elean Gersack Are you a stay at home mom looking to connect with other moms in the area? Well, look no further. MOMS Club® of Castle Rock NW offers lots of great activities and service projects for stay-at-home moms in Castle Pines North, Castle Pines Village, Surrey Ridge, Happy Canyon and The Meadows. Each…
To make holiday shipping easier, below is a list of Castle Pines North’s closest post office locations: Castle Pines Village, (Castle Pines Postal Center), 80108 862 W Happy Canyon Rd., Ste. 110 Lone Tree (Lone Tree Postal), 80124 8878 Maximus Dr. Highlands Ranch, 80130 9609 S University Blvd. Castle Rock, 80104 300 E Miller Ct.…
Presenters Victoria Torok, CPT and owner of Elite Mobile Fitness, and Dr. Clint Dickason, owner of Dickason Chiropractic, have teamed up to get CPN residents to new levels of fitness. Torok and Dickasen are offering a free lunchtime seminar series to begin soon after New Year’s Resolutions are made. Mark the calendar for these special…
Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR) is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization operating in the southeast Denver-Metro area dedicated to demonstrating God’s compassion for those in need by providing food, personal items, monetary and budgeting assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial insecurities. Founded by Southeast Christian Church, SECOR gives a helping had to families in the area…
by Terri Wiebold While there are those rare individuals who actually enjoy braving the chaotic mall parking lots and the crowds at the registers for holiday shopping, many prefer to shop in less congested environments with decreased stress. The Castle Pines North business district has the perfect solution to holiday shopping woes… Discover the convenience…
Fmr. City Clerk Carl Kollmar The City of Castle Pines North (CPN) expects to name a new City Clerk by December 8. City Clerk Carl Kollmar resigned from the position this fall and is now serving as Deputy City Clerk for CH2M HILL OMI. “I resigned to pursue a gainful opportunity with CH2M HILL and…
Special thanks to departing board members pictured below Anna Mallinson (left), Kim Hoffman (center), and David Necker (right) for their tireless work on the board, especially in these past few months of transition. article and photo by Terri Wiebold Castle Pines North (CPN) residents and homeowner association delegates joined at the CPN Community Center for…
by Anthonette Klinkerman SendOutCards has developed a new program to allow its distributors to donate their commissions to the charity of their choice. Currently the charities include eWomen Network, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the V Foundation for Cancer Research, and the American Heart Association, but distributors are lining up to suggest more charities to be…
by Terri Wiebold Douglas County recently awarded a bid for the trail construction portion of the East-West Regional Trail expansion project, which once complete, will form one continuous trail from Highway 85 east to the Bluffs Regional Park. According to Douglas County Parks and Trails Planner, Randy Burkhardt, the County is still working through bonding…
Lost of found a pet in the community? No tags or other identifying information? Make sure to check the Castle Pines North (CPN) web site to see if someone has reported the missing pet. The home page of www.cpnhoa.org has an icon that directs users to all “lost and found” pet listings. Residents who have…
Community volunteers work together to remove dead scrub oak in the open space near Pine Ridge. (photos provided by Barb Saenger) Pine Ridge community volunteers left to right:? Dan McCracken, Loyd Saenger Kathy McCracken, Don VanPutten, Sondra Barry, Gail Murray, Gene Owen, Michael Mauck, Marilyn Emblen, Bill Gatrix, Char Nelson, Don Hahn, Sue Hahn, Frank…
Local Brownie Troop 628 invited Mayor Maureen Shul to their meeting on November 10. The group of third graders at Buffalo Ridge were working on their Citizens Near and Far badge and were learning about being a good citizen, voting and laws and rules. On November 12, the Troop sang The Star Spangled Banner and…
by Terri Wiebold The Castle Pines North (CPN) Master Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on November 18 to discuss and adopt the proposed 2009 budget prior to its regularly scheduled annual meeting. Master Association board member Earl Millspaugh presented the proposed 2009 budget to the more than 65 residents and delegates in…
submitted by Lynn Pender/The Sanctuary Day Spa The Sanctuary Day Spa is offering all the help shoppers need for the holiday season. On special this month, purchase any 60 minute service or gift card and receive 20 percent off all additional services. Gift-givers can also purchase a Wellness Plan and receive two months of free…
by Lisa Crockett Despite a failed ballot measure aimed at providing the mechanism for transferring funding from the Castle Pines North (CPN) Metro District to the City of Castle Pines North, the city is adequately funded and will be able to provide necessary services to its citizens, according to CPN Mayor Maureen Shul. “Although these…
CPN resident Sandra Kip by Lisa Crockett The defeat of a November ballot measure that was to provide funding for a new library in Castle Pines North (CPN) was a blow to the many volunteers in the community who worked to make that dream a reality. The grassroots organization of more than 80 local volunteers…
Timber Trail Elementary is offering gift cards to a variety of retailers – everything from movie tickets to Honeybaked Ham – as a fundraiser to benefit the school. Cards are purchased at face value and a portion of the proceeds goes to TTE. For more information, or to order cards, send an e-mail to: Contact…
Boy Scout Troop 316 is offering a Christmas Tree pickup service for Castle Pines North residents. As of press time, dates for pickup had not been determined – dates will be listed on the troop’s website closer to the holiday. Trees will be taken to Douglas County recycling facilities. There is no charge for the…
by Lisa Crockett In the wake of the Library District’s failure to receive a funding increase from voters for the second year in a row, hope for the possibility of a library in Castle Pines North (CPN) is growing dim. The proposed library was to have served as an “anchor” tenant for the commercial development…
by Terri Wiebold The Master Association Board of Directors adopted a revised dues collection policy at its monthly Board of Directors meeting in September. Annual dues notices for the Master Association will be mailed to homeowners in December and, in accordance with the new policy, dues will now be payable on January 1, 2009. This…
South Suburban Parks and Recreation will be offering all recreation center passes at a 10 percent discount from November 27 through December 31. Customers who purchase a multiple-use pass or punch card have access to all facility amenities and drop-in fitness classes at South Suburban’s Lone Tree, Goodson and Buck Recreation Centers. Drop-in group fitness…
by Carin Kirkegaard Castle Pines North (CPN) residents are currently in the throws of winter activities, but the CPN summer swim team, the Castle Crocs is thinking of warmer days and preparing for the 2009 season. Coming up on the fourth season, the Crocs have been providing a healthy recreational experience in a fun and…
This holiday season there are countless needy families in the community. The Douglas/Elbert Task Force is seeking individuals or families to sponsor those in need. There are several ways to donate – direct sponsorship, indirect sponsorship, toy chest, cash or gift cards. Every little bit helps. To receive a sponsorship application, or to obtain more…
Dan Schatz by Anthonette Klinkerman For the last year, Sunday evenings have been a time for the gathering of citizens of Castle Pines North. The citizen advocacy group, CPN Homeowners for a Solid Foundation, meets to discuss concerns common to all residents, such as water conservation and the library initiative, as well as support the…
Brad Clemons and Dana Hall, co-founders of HomeAssume.com (photo provided by Timi Aguilar) by Terri Wiebold The adage “everything old is new again” holds true for most things, including the mortgage industry – or so are the hopes of Castle Pines North residents and co-founders of HomeAssume.com, Brad Clemons and Dana Hall. Clemons and Hall…
OCT 6 – WAS THE LAST DATE TO REGISTER TO VOTE OCT 13 THROUGH NOV 3 – MAIL-IN BALLOT DROP BOX AVAILABLE AT CASTLE ROCK BANK, 506 CASTLE PINES PKWY, MON-FRI 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. OCT 20 – EARLY VOTING BEGINS (THROUGH OCT 31) – VILLAGE SQUARE OFFICES, 7437 VILLAGE SQUARE DR., UNIT 105.…
The Rev. Tom Curtright is the new Senior Pastor at Castle Pines Community Church. The Church is celebrating a decade of service in the CPN community. (Courtesy Photo) by Lisa Crockett A Castle Pines North (CPN) church is celebrating an important anniversary. Ten years ago, 35 people met in the CPN Community Center to found…
by Lane Roberts One of the primary goals of the Castle Pines North (CPN) Master Association is to provide communication to the 3,300 residents within the community. This goal is accomplished through three main communications tools including: community-wide e-mail alerts, the CPN website (www.cpnhoa.org) and CPN’s bi-monthly newspaper, The Connection. Recently, the CPN Master Association…
by Terri Wiebold Dating back to Barney Fife and the early days of Dragnet, “calling all cars” was a police officer’s distress call for help and assistance. While the city of Castle Pines North Safety Task Force is not in distress, it could use the help and assistance of a few more community volunteers. The…
The Castle Pines North Master Association will host its annual Board meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the Community Center, 7404 Yorkshire Drive. This annual meeting is open to all residents. All delegate representatives from each of the neighborhood HOAs are expected to be in attendance. Delegates will be casting their votes to elect…
Check out Halloween events that are happening around town as well as a list of Halloween safety resources. Visitwww.cpnhoa.org/pages/news/articles/2008/qtr3/halloween.htm for more information.
CPN eighth graders from Rocky Heights Middle School recently ran into to Governor Bill Ritter while on a scavenger hunt field trip to Denver. The hunt was designed to teach students about the history of Colorado and the City of Denver. From the left – Karli, Lauren, Morgan, Gov. Ritter, Mary Jane and Jenn. (photo…
by Terri Wiebold For the past several months, the Castle Pines North Metro District board meeting audience had been entertained and educated on one CPN resident’s efforts to decrease his electric bill and to reduce his water consumption. Ron Clark, CPN resident of 22 years and city council representative for ward 3, opens the public…
by Elean Gersack Ghosts and goblins will be looking for tricks and treats. Here are some fun alternatives or additions to traditional Halloween trick-or-treating: Trick or Treat Street in Castle Pines North CPN Business District Wednesday, October 29 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children in costume can visit local businesses to trick or treat. In…
(photo by Terri Wiebold) by Lisa Crockett The Castle Pines North (CPN) Master Association has hired a new management company. Client Preference, a realty and management company, will now handle day-to-day operations and business matters — administrative support, accounting services and governance guidance — for the CPN Master Association. Anna Mallinson, treasurer of the Master…
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Cultural and educational events for Castle Pines North (CPN) residents at Cherokee Ranch and Castle may one day be a reality through the combined efforts of the new city and Cherokee Ranch. “Now that we are a city we have the opportunity to forge a partnership with Cherokee Ranch that never existed previously,” said CPN…
Settling in a sleeping bag in prepartion for the CPN’s Summer Movie in the Park. (photo by Tim Gamble) by Elean Gersack The Castle Pines North (CPN) Summer Movie in the Park and Dr. Andrew Dunbar – the two are becoming synonymous. For the fourth year, Castle Pines Orthodontics, in conjunction with the CPN Master…
Workers complete the new sidewalk on Monarch Boulevard between Oxford Drive and Shoreham Circle, making the route to school safer for children. (photo by Terri Wiebold) by Terri Wiebold Last December, The Connection reported on efforts to improve safety at the crosswalks near Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) School. Now, eight months later, the vision has…
BALLOT ISSUE 2D SHALL THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES NORTH, WITHOUT INCREASING AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES AUTHORIZED BY BALLOT QUESTION 2E APPROVED IN 2007 BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF CASTLE PINES NORTH, BE AUTHORIZED TO INSTITUTE A NEW AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX, ON ALL PROPERTY TAXABLE BY LAW, RESULTING IN AN INCREASE TO…
Mayor Shul with Eric Dille president, and Greg Bickelhaupt, vice president of construction B&D Professional Builders Submitted by B & D Professional Builders B&D Professional Builders, residential general contractors, relocated its office from Castle Rock to 7437 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines North in June of this year. Eric Dille president, and Greg Bickelhaupt…
Metro District Manager James McGrady (far left) joins District board members Bill Santos, Ted Lohr and Bruce Thompson (left to right) at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir expansion groundbreaking ceremony on September 5, 2008. (photo by Terri Wiebold) by Terri Wiebold Friday, September 5, 2008 marked a historic event for the Castle Pines North (CPN) Metropolitan District.…
Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith (center) confers with Dick Lichtenheld (left) by Lisa Crockett With a history-making presidential race and several important local races and issues on the November ballot, Douglas County election officials are offering several ways for voters to cast their ballot. “We are encouraging voters to vote by mail, to…
by Elean Gersack Calling all book lovers! Buffalo Ridge Elementary School (BRE) is hosting a Reading Safari Book Fair from October 3 through October 9. Books for children and adults of all ages will fill the gymnasium and provide a great local venue for book buying. On Monday, October 6, from 6 p.m. to 8…
Submitted by Daz Bog Coffee / Geoff Newman Dazbog Coffee, a newcomer to the community, has taken the unique steps of partnering with local schools in an effort to introduce themselves to the city of Castle Pines North. Beginning September 5, and running through the holiday season, Dazbog in CPN, at Lagae Road and Castle…
Saving water can mean saving money on your water bill. The CPN Metro District offers a variety of water rebates on the following items: irrigation rain sensors, programmable irrigation clocks, ET controllers, low flow toilets, front loading low usage washing machines, water efficient shower heads. With proof of purchase and installation, credit can be applied…
by Terri Wiebold The Castle Pines North (CPN) Metro District is responsible for maintaining and operating 10 wells within the CPN Metro District boundaries. The District’s wells range in depth from 693 feet to 2,361 feet. In order to pump well water to the surface, the District spends approximately $600,000 annually in electricity costs. This…