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Three Candidates Vie for Republican Slot All interested voters are encouraged to attend the County Commissioner Candidate’s Debate on Thursday, July 15, in the Hearing Room at the County Building, at 301 Wilcox Street in Castle Rock There are now three choices in the Douglas County Republican primary race for the District 2 county commissioner’s…
Water To Go Nutrition Center Opens in Castle Pines The grand opening of Water To Go Diet and Nutrition Centers is scheduled for June 11 and 12. Water To Go is a specialty water and nutrition store located in the Castle Pines Marketplace (Safeway Center.) All water produced at Water To Go is processed through…
The 2004 Slash/Mulch Program for Douglas County will be held every Saturday, beginning June 5, 2004 and ending August 28, 2004. The program is part of the County’s wildfire mitigation and recycling efforts, and is also an aid for helping County residents clean up wildfire hazard materials. There are two goals to this program. First,…
On Tuesday, June 15, the Board of County Commissioners passed a Fire/Open Burning Restriction for Douglas County. The ordinance prohibits all open fires, and includes the sale and use of all fireworks. Despite the recent rainy weather in the state of Colorado, the ban will remain in effect until further notice, according to the Douglas…
As part of their efforts to improve communication, the Castle Pines North Master Association has relocated their web site and e-mail service to a new internet host. The web site address (www.cpnhoa.org), and all e-mail addresses for CPN Master Association representatives remain the same. “The transfer of our web site and e-mail went pretty smoothly,”…
On June 15th, Douglas County residents experienced an afternoon of serve thunderstorms including a tornado warning. Around 2:30 p.m., several funnel clouds were spotted near Daniel’s Gate, Happy Canyon, Sedalia, and Parker. A tornado touched down near Plum Creek Parkway in Castle Rock, with no damage to property. Castle Pines North residents should be aware…
As outdoor activities increase with the warm Colorado weather, remember to protect yourself, and your family, from West Nile Virus. What is West Nile Virus? West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne viral disease that first appeared in the U.S. in 1999 in New York. It has since traveled across the U.S. and is now in…
The new high school for CPN-area students, Rock Canyon High School, held its grand opening celebration on May 15. To celebrate, the school began by hosting a “Spring Fest,” which included games, contests, food, music, and other entertainment for the people of all ages who attended. Following the Fest was a “banner cutting,” and words…
Bonfils Blood Center needs to collect 4,200 units of blood each week to meet Colorado’s needs and to maintain a state of blood supply readiness to support any unforeseen events. To help Bonfils meet its target, we are asking Castle Pines North residents to participate in our community-wide blood drive on Saturday, July 10th from…
May 29 marked the grand opening of the new Pirates Cove Family Aquatics Park in Englewood. The new 5-acre park features a six-lane competition pool, a 6,900 square foot leisure pool with a large play area, water slides, a spray garden, a “lazy river,” with a swirling vortex, a sand play area, and much more.…
Castle Pines North has more than 13 miles of walking trails which provide residents with the opportunity to exercise while enjoying the beautiful outdoor surroundings of our community. The CPN Metro District has now published a map of the trails in CPN. View it on the web, or contact the Metro District for a copy…
Residents of Castle Pines North enjoy more than 13 miles of trails located throughout our open space areas. Now, thanks to the efforts of a local Eagle Scout, five miles of the CPN trails have new mile markers. Eagle Scout Adam Brindle, a resident of Surrey Ridge, worked with the Metro District to coordinate the…
Rain, sleet…or even spring snow didn’t stop the drilling at the directional water well site. The drilling portion of the directional water well was completed on Sunday, May 17th. The directional borehole was successfully geophysically logged, and constructed. The well is currently being developed and tested. The directional well now connects to the vertical portion…
With the obvious growth in the Castle Pines North area, and in Douglas County as a whole, the need for highway widening and construction should not seem surprising. To that end, CPN residents will have a number of I-25 construction projects to contend with over then next several years. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT),…
Maureen Shul attended the May 11th Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting at Centennial Airport, where the noise reports/complaints for March, April, and year-to‑date were given. In March of this year, there were 402 noise complaints. It should be noted these complaints came from 50 households (with 5 households accounting for 76% of the total complaints). In…
It may not be overly noticeable, but construction plans are moving forward on the Castle Pines Parkway Bridge, exit 188 over I-25. The contractor has been putting up fencing, removing a few trees, and finishing trailer set-up. Dirt should begin moving on or about May 24. Visit the CDOT website http://www.southi25.com/Castle_Pines.htm for more construction information.…
Republican, Democratic and Independent candidates are currently vying for two seats in the Douglas County Commissioners Office. Both the Republicans and Democrats recently held their Douglas County conventions, and nominated candidates for the August 10 Primary Election and the November 2 General Election. The Douglas County Commissioners are the governing board that directs land use,…
The irrigation season increases water demand in CPN by 450 percent. The average home in CPN uses four times more water in the summer months than in the winter. Here are a few ways you can help conserve water during this ongoing Colorado drought. Don’t Water During the Heat of the Day It is important…
The word on the grapevine is that Ron and Marcia Cushing’s property, located in Daniels Gate and backing to the Buffalo Preserve, is now recognized as an official National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Backyard Wildlife Habitat. Their property attracts a variety of birds, butterflies and other wildlife such as deer, elk, coyotes, great-horned owls, fox, rabbits,…
The CPN Metro District continues to work on the upper portion of the directional water well, located in the open space area north of Coyote Ridge Park. Once the drilling of the directional well is completed, the next phase of the project will include logging of the well, construction of the well, development and testing.…
Construction on the I-25/Castle Pines Parkway Bridge, (exit 188) over I-25 will begin on Friday, May 21. The contractor has posted signs stating that construction will begin on this day, and may give the impression that the entrance and exit to CPN will be closed. The construction manager assures us that the Castle Pines Parkway…
Castle Pines North’s new bookmobile service kicked off with a grand opening celebration on May 16. Those who attended enjoyed cake, lemonade, freebies, and prizes while touring the new mobile, and learning how to use CPN’s new library service. According to Lane Roberts, a member of the CPN community who attended the event, “The bookmobile…
6-1-04 The lawsuit filed by the Hidden Pointe HOA continues to proceed to Douglas County District court. In May, the CPN Metro District and the Parks Authority were brought into the lawsuit. Click here for a copy of the court filing document. As of press time, the Master Association’s attorney was in the process of…
At the May 4, 2004 special district elections, CPN voters elected board members to the CPN Metro District, and Hidden Pointe residents elected Board Members to the water district for that neighborhood. In addition, voters throughout the southern suburban areas approved the South Metro Fire Rescue mill levy. Voter turnout was excellent for all three…
The new high school for CPN-area students, Rock Canyon High School, is ready to move into its newly constructed building. The grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. To coincide with the grand opening celebration, the students of Rock Canyon are preparing a “Spring Fest,” which will…
A Colorado state law makes it easier to choose a bottle of wine with dinner at a restaurant. Before the new law, restaurant diners who struggled to finish a bottle of wine during dinner had two choices: leave the remainder on the table, or drink it all, thus potentially increasing blood alcohol to unsafe levels.…
The Coyote Ridge Park was vandalized the night of March 29th. Playground equipment was covered with paint ball paint and there was minor damage to a swing. A report was filed with the Douglas County Sheriff. If you have any information about this incident, or saw anything suspicious, please contact the CPN Metro District at…
Commercial development in Castle Pines this spring has been lively. As of press time, the following changes have occurred. In the Shoppes at Castle Pines, also known as the King Soopers Center: Chapters Bookstore and Café recently opened. This independent bookseller is owned by Green Briar residents Ron and Rhonda Mizeur and their son, Chris.…
DCS Montessori is accepting applications for 3 year olds for the 2004-2005 school year. If you are interested in applying, please call 303-387-5625 or stop by. Preschool hours are: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 11:30. Tuition this school year was $3,700, and a slight increase is expected next year. Applications will be accepted on a…
Maureen Shul, Vice President of the CPN Master Association Board of Directors, has taken on the issue of excessive Air Traffic over the CPN neighborhood. She reports that the “150 Study” (which contained 12 recommendations for future noise mitigation policies) was forwarded to the FAA in August, 2003. The FAA has been slow on this…
The second phase of the directional water well project continues in CPN. The directional well is located north of Coyote Ridge Park, and will connect to the vertical well that was recently drilled near Hidden Pointe Blvd. and Monarch Blvd. Dirt work and surface casing required for the directional well was completed the first week…
Fetch your sneakers and your four-legged friend for the King Soopers “Furry Scurry,” a two-mile walk and fun run on Saturday, May 1, 2004, at 9 a.m. in Denver’s Washington Park. This event is for dogs and their human companions, but everyone is welcome to walk without a dog or in honor of a favorite…
Children of our community ages 12 and under are invited to participate in a contest to name our next park. Plans for a new $5.5 million, 21 acre park are underway, with ground breaking set for this fall. The new park, which will be located adjacent to the CPN Community Center, will feature a multi-purpose…
South Metro Fire Rescue, the fire protection district for Castle Pines North and other southern suburban areas in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties, held an election on May 4, 2004. Voters elected two Board members, Michael Hunt and David Heller, and approved the proposal to increase the fire district’s mill levy. Votes for the mill levy…
After much anticipation, the grand opening of the Castle Pines North Bookmobile will take place on May 16. Douglas County Libraries has a celebration planned for this exciting day. There will be story times throughout the afternoon, refreshments, and “Dougie” the library system’s mascot will be present. What: Castle Pines North Bookmobile Grand Opening Celebration…
On Monday, March 15th, more than 30 residents attended the second Metro District Community Information Meeting at the Community Center. The meeting featured an array of information about capital construction projects, water rights, as well as information on the proposed 21 acre park adjacent to the CPN Community Center. Water Resources and Environmental Consultant Theresa…
If you are not 100 percent sure that your infant’s or child’s car seat is properly installed in your vehicle, make sure to stop by one of the monthly South Metro Fire Rescue FREE car seat checks. Where: South Metro Fire Rescue, Station #34: Yosemite and Maximus (two blocks south of C-470 on Yosemite) Time:…
Jan Walker CPN Metro District 303-688-8550, ext. 21 or at jan@cpnmd.org If you are coaching a sports team this spring and need a place to practice, make sure to contact the Metro District and reserve one of our three park locations. Castle Pines North has three fields available to all residents including: The Retreat Park,…
Thanks to the efforts of the Board of HOA#1, all Castle Pines North youth are invited to join Junior Team Tennis. JTT is a USTA juniors league which will allow the community’s 8-18 year olds to play matches in a team format against other Colorado youths at their age and skill level. The HOA#1 Board…
Hidden Pointe residents voted by mail ballot on May 4, 2004 to elect three board members to the Green Valley Water and Sanitation District. Hidden Pointe homeowners will now control three of the five seats on the board. Green Valley contracts with the CPN Metro District to receive water and sewer services for Hidden Pointe.…
The new Lone Tree Recreation Center is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 1st. A special grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, May 22nd, and will feature free admission, facility tours, live entertainment, crafts, summer class showcase, giveaways and more. The $14 million recreation facility, which is part of the South Suburban Parks…
Five candidates are currently vying for one of three seats being vacated in the County Commissioners Office. On April 13, Political Party Caucuses will help determine which candidates advance to the August 10 primary and the November 2 general election. Incumbent County Commissioner Jim Sullivan must give up his seat due to term limits. Five…
While the blizzard of 2003 dumped more than 30 inches of snow in the Metro area, Colorado has seen less than normal snow fall for the seventh consecutive year. This year, the Metro District continues to encourage conservation of water and will impose mandatory water restrictions for all CPN customers. The 2004 irrigation schedule will…
The well-publicized November election is months away, but elections during the next few weeks will be more important for deciding how our local governments will be run. April 13 – 7:00 p.m. Party members gather to start choosing candidates for November election April 13 is arguably the most important step in deciding who will replace…
The Castle Pines North Parkway Bridge, (exit 188) over I-25, is scheduled to be replaced with a multi-lane expanded one. Construction will begin this month. The interchange will provide a new bridge over I-25 with two lanes eastbound, two lanes westbound, and a center turn lane. A loop ramp will be constructed in the southeast…
On March 4th, more than 50 Hidden Pointe residents attended a special meeting held by the Castle Pines North Master Association. During the meeting, the Master Association and Metro District provided detailed information about the three contracts Hidden Pointe has with CPN. Residents were given the opportunity to present their questions related to these contracts.…
CPN voters went to the polls on May 4th to elect Board Members to the Metro District. Congratulations to the newly elected Metro District board members: Courtney Brand, Cheryl McDade and Mark Shively. The newly elected members will join current Metro District Board Members Gaylen Crowder, and John Ewing. “We had a good turnout on…
Have any paint products, motor oil, antifreeze, vehicle batteries, house and garden chemicals, fire extinguishers, fireworks, ammunition, mercury, propane or tires to throw away? Remember… it’s a hazard to put them in your trash can. This year there will be three separate drive-through Roundups in Douglas County: • June 5, Parker Joint Services Center, 17801…
The Connection sat down with Jamie LaRue, Director of Douglas County Libraries, and had a discussion with him about Castle Pines North’s great need for a local public library. While CPN would ultimately like to see a permanent library branch in either a newly constructed building or in a CPN storefront, these options are not…
Submit your listing now Click here for a list of 2004 Master Association Garage Sale Participants The Castle Pines North Master Association Annual Community Garage Sale is quickly approaching, so it’s time to start your spring cleaning! The Sale will be held between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., on both Friday, May…
Join us for the next Castle Pines North Metro District Community Information Meeting on Monday, March 15th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Community Center located at 7404 Yorkshire Drive. During the meeting, you’ll get updates about the directional water well project, learn more about our water conservation projects currently underway, and get the latest on…
The fourth annual Spruce-Up Colorado Day will be Saturday, April 24. All CPN residents are encouraged to don bright orange vests provided by CDOT to help clean up the area from Surrey Ridge to Castle Pines Village. This year, the event coincides with Arbor Day, and CDOT has given its permission for Spruce-Up Colorado to…
Prudential Preferred Real Estate will accept your unwanted or unsold Garage Sale goods on Saturday, May 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or Sunday, May 23 before noon, at the Parking Lot between the BankWest/Prudential and Celtic Crossing. The items will be sold in a giant garage sale format on Sunday, May 23 (weather…
Xcel Energy has won final approval from the Public Utilities Commission, (PUC), to rebuild one of the three lines that travel diagonally through the eastern part of CPN. CPN lost the battle to have the power lines re-routed, or buried; however, we were successful with the PUC in retaining important legal rights for property owners…
The Senate approved HB-1348 today, by a vote of 28-7. (more to follow) No Debate on Senate Floor — Formal Vote on Friday 3-25-2004 HB-1348 reached the Senate today and, unfortunately, was not debated on the Senate floor. A preliminary “voice vote” was taken and the “yes” and “no” votes were divided. The Senate Chair…
A new restaurant has opened in CPN. Castle An Chinese restaurant, located in the Village Square Shopping Center, is a delicious alternative, according to preliminary reviews from CPN residents. Right now, the restaurant is dine-in or take-out only, but will add delivery sometime in the next few months. Castle An’s phone number is 303-660-9884. Lunch…
Lady of America Fitness, located at 562 E. Castle Pines Parkway, has unexpectedly gone out of business. This location will be permanently closed. There is currently no additional information as to why they closed their doors. CPN residents, who were members of LOA, have called LOA and found that members have the following options: 1)…
Dr. Dunbar and the staff at Castle Pines Orthodontics would like to thank the community and their patients for contributing to the holiday food drive. More than 400 cans of food were donated and distributed to families in need. Everyone who contributed to the food drive was entered into a raffle. Winners were selected through…
Friendlier than the CU – Nebraska rivalry… Newer than the Broncos vs. the Raiders… More local than Red Sox against Yankees… A new tradition was begun the night of November 6, when teachers from Buffalo Ridge and Timber Trail Elementary Schools squared off in a kick-ball game in front of hundreds of raucous fans in…
Construction of one of the deepest and longest directional water wells in North America is underway in Castle Pines North. Construction will begin with the drilling of a vertical segment of the well, located southeast of Hidden Pointe Blvd. and Monarch Blvd. Drilling for the vertical well will be conducted 24-hours-a-day and is expected to…
Ballot Issue 1A was approved. In the off-year election held November 4, state voters generally chose “no.” No to expanding gambling in the state, no to shifting the tax burden from commercial to residential property, and no to the state water conservation board borrowing up to $2 billion. Douglas County voters said no to extending…
Castle Pines North is a beautiful neighborhood of open space and varied topography. The beauty of our area is greatly enhanced by the abundant wildlife present in and around the community. However, when humans and wildlife live in close proximity encounters can occur. Where there are deer, raccoons, and rabbits, there are also animals that…
Conservation groups’ hopes to preserve the 230 acres connecting Bluffs Regional Park to the Highlands Ranch Open Space were dashed by the City of Lone Tree on November 18, when the City approved annexation of the property to allow the construction of 85 luxury homes. With no adverse opinions from Lone Tree neighborhoods such as…
An election for two positions on the Metro District Board of Directors will be held in May. Interested candidates must submit a nomination petition by February 27th. For more information, please contact Election Official Janet Burnham at 303-688-8550, ext. 12
The Castle Pines North Master Association has scheduled some of its annual events for 2004. Be sure not to miss them! Easter Egg Hunt This wonderful event will be held on Saturday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Meet at Coyote Ridge Park with your kids aged 12 and under. Bring baskets for collecting the…
The Colorado Humane Society, located in Englewood, is lucky to have Hidden Pointe resident Rena Ludwick as a volunteer. Rena dedicates 12 hours a week to the shelter, primarily walking and grooming dogs. The society, which was incorporated in 1881, is a temporary home to dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and othersmall animals. They also offer…
By Steve Tkach Residents of HOA#1 are reaping the results of waging wars against weeds in their native open spaces in Castle Pines North. After several seasons of integrated weed management and some initial restoration efforts, their open spaces are developing a natural weed free look, reestablishing the natural ecological balance of florae, and providing…
U.S. residential construction was more active in 2003 than it had been in 25 years, and Castle Pines North was right in line. Denver-area figures, however, were down. The Castle Pines North Master Association reported 327 new homes closed in 2003, an increase of about 10% from 2002’s 294 new homes. Interestingly, our growth is…
Homeowners Attend Community Water Meeting On Monday, December 15th, more than 40 homeowners attended a meeting at the Community Center hosted by the Castle Pines North Metro District (CPNMD). “We decided to host this meeting following the November article in the Rocky Mountain News,” said Judy Dahl, CPNMD Manager. “We wanted to reassure our homeowners…
Kings Crossing residents Sandy McFarland and her two children volunteer at “Friends of Horses Rescue and Adoption (FOHRAA),” a Denver-area non-profit organization that strives to place horses in adoptive loving homes. Most of the rescued horses are foals, retired thoroughbred racers, and horses that have been rescued from slaughterhouses. The McFarlands found out about FOHRAA…